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AN 
 
 ARRANGEMENT 
 
 OF THE 
 
 PSALMS, HYMNS, AND SPIRITUAL SONGS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 REV. ISAAC WATTS, D. D. 
 
 TO WHICH IS ADDED, 
 
 A SUPPLEMENT 
 
 OF MORE THAN 
 
 THREE HUNDRED HYMNS FROM THE BEST AUTHORS, 
 
 INCLUDING 
 
 ALL THE HYMNS OF DR. WATTS, 
 
 ADAPTED TO PUBLIC WORSHIP. 
 
 By JAMES M. WINCHELL, A. M. 
 
 PASTOR OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN BOSTON. 
 
 IMPROVED 
 
 BY THE ADDITION OF 
 
 TWO HUNDRED HYMNS. 
 
 
 BOSTON: 
 JAMES LORING, 
 
 AND 
 
 GOULD, KENDALL, & LINCOLN 
 
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 ADVERTISEMENT 
 
 Dr. Watts is universally acknowledged to stand unrivalled in Sacred Poetry. Most remarka- 
 bly qualified by the great Head of the Church for the service of presenting a volume of " Psalms, 
 Hymns, and Spiritual Songs," in compositions adapted for public worship, Christians in both the 
 eastern and western hemispheres have not only sought his work as an auxiliary to social and 
 private devotions, but introduced it with surprising unanimity for public worship. No individ- 
 ual, it is generally allowed, has so perfectly preserved in verse, the pure genius of the Bible, or 
 so closely imitated its doctrine and precept, as Watts. To have attained this elevation, he must 
 have partaken, in large measure, of the grace of the Holy Spirit, — an unction from above. Per- 
 haps no other volume of sacred verse has received so copious a blessing from God, in enlight- 
 ening awakened sinners and quickening the devotions of believers. His near imitation of the 
 Bible has commanded a high degree of respect, which it is very undesirable to diminish. To 
 perpetuate the use of his book may be one happy means of preserving in the Churches, and 
 extending through the world, an animating view of the grace and glory of the gospel. 
 
 As Christians generally are familiar with Watts, and as pious families practise reading the 
 hymns for edification as well as for worship, the omission of the few which are not adapted to sing- 
 ing, would be generally regreited. If it be not commonly appropriate to sing the divine judg- 
 ments, yet it must be awakening attentively to peruse a description of them. The attempts 
 which have been made to abridge and alter the hymns of Dr. Watts, have not hitherto met with 
 public approbation. This evinces their high character and excellence. And it is believed to be 
 most judicious to preserve his work entire, and leave those who conduct public worship to 
 judge what hymns are most appropriate, and also to select from the longer hymns the verses 
 best suited to the occasion. 
 
 The want of a diversity of hymns, on subjects not contained in Br. Watts, has called forth 
 several collections in England, as supplements. Dr. Rippon published one for the Baptist 
 Churches, and Burder, Dobell, and others, for the Independent Churches. They expressed the 
 highest veneration for Watts's Hymns, and have manifested a solicitude to perpetuate their 
 use by the supplements they have furnished. 
 
 The late esteemed pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boston, Rev. James M. Winchell, 
 performed this welcome service for the Baptist Churches in the United States, by selecting three 
 hundred hymns. After the lapse of several years, it has been judged expedient to enlarge his 
 Supplement by an addition of two hundred hymns, which is now effected without advancing 
 the price. In this addition, the prominent objects have been, to increase the number of hymns 
 on Missionary Subjects, to furnish a greater variety of Particular Metres, to embody many 
 elevated hymns of modem date, and to multiply short hymns to be sung at intervals in Prayer 
 and Conference Meetings, and at the close of worship. Winchell's Watts has already obtained 
 very general approbation ; and as it preserves to our churches Dr. Watts's Psalms and Hymns 
 entire and unaltered, with a Supplement of more than five hundred hymns, the whole com- 
 prising more than twelve hundred sacred compositions, conveniently bound in one volume, it 
 will undoubtedly be found so complete, as to meet the wishes of Christians generally, and 
 become the standard work in our churches. Indeed, the Supplement alone now furnishes a 
 copious variety for public worship. 
 
 It being desirable that the additional hymns should be generally short, many of them consist 
 of a selection of verses from distinguished compositions; and the expressions have been varied, 
 whenever it was deemed expedient. The additional hymns are placed at the end of the 
 Supplement, that the present edition may occasion no derangement in the use of former edi- 
 tions. Such congregations, however, as prefer using them immediately, can procure the addi- 
 tional hymns by the quantity at a very trifling cost. 
 
 Aug. 1832 THE PUBLISHERS. 
 
 Entered according to the Act of Congress in the year 1832, 
 
 by James Loring, and Lincoln & Edmands, 
 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts. 
 
GENERAL DIRECTIONS 
 
 TO THOSE WHO USE THIS ARRANGEMENT. 
 
 The first number is the number of the 
 Arrangement, opposite to which is the 
 number of the Psalm or Hymn in the 
 common edition of Watts. Thus, 
 
 169 of the Arrangement is the 169th 
 page; and the 94th Hymn, 2d Book, 
 C. M. in Watts ; St Ann's and Abridge, 
 the names of tunes in which it may be 
 sung. The sharp # is added to denote 
 the key, and to assist in the selection of 
 other appropriate tunes. 
 
 A Psalm or Hymn suited to a particular 
 subject may be found 
 
 1. By the table of the first lines, if the 
 first line be recollected, the number op- 
 posite to each Psalm and Hymn referring 
 to the number of the Arrangement. 
 
 2. By the tables of Psalms and Hymns 
 following the Preface, if the number of 
 the Psalm or Hymn in the common edi- 
 tions be recollected. Thus, 
 
 The 84th Psalm, 1st Part, L. M. is 
 402 of the Arrangement. 
 
 The 63d Hymn, 1st Book, is ]58th of 
 the Arrangement. 
 
 3. By referring to the Index of Sub- 
 jects, or the Syllabus of the Arrangement, 
 when neither the number nor the first 
 line is recollected. 
 
 The numbers in the Index of Scrip- 
 tures refer to the Psalms and Hymns in 
 the Arrangement, founded upon the pas- 
 
 sages to which they are opposite. Thus, 
 Genesis, lst....58, that is, page 58 of the 
 Arrangement, contains the Hymn found- 
 ed on that passage of Scripture. 
 
 The Psalms and Hymns on the " Per- 
 fections of God," on the " Doctrines of 
 the Gospel," and on the "Graces of the 
 Holy Spirit," follow the alphabetical 
 order of the subjects on which they are 
 written. 
 
 Particular Directions to Ministers and 
 
 others wlw take the lead in public 
 
 or family ivorship. 
 
 1. In giving out a Psalm or Hymn 
 where the Arrangement is used exclu- 
 sively, it will be necessary to mention 
 the number of the Arrangement only. 
 
 2. Where the common editions of 
 Watts are principally used, the number 
 of the Arrangement may be omitted. 
 
 3. Where the Arrangement and the 
 common editions are used promiscuous- 
 ly, it will be necessary to mention the 
 numbers of both in the following order. 
 
 139th Psalm, 1st Part L. M. being the 
 40th of the Arrangement. 
 
 35th Hymn, 2d Book, C. M. is 218th 
 of the Arrangement. 
 
 By a careful observance of the above 
 Directions, all confusion or inconven- 
 ience in the use of this Arrangement 
 will be avoided. 
 
PREFACE 
 
 The Psalms and Hymns of the Rev. Dr. Watts 
 are so generally esteemed, and so extensively 
 circulated, that any apology is deemed unneces- 
 sary for this attempt to facilitate the use of 
 them. Owing to their promiscuous position in the 
 common editions, and also to the extreme defi- 
 ciency of the Indexes, the use of them has long 
 been attended with many inconveniences, espe- 
 cially to those leading in public worship. These 
 inconveniences have suggested to many persons 
 the propriety of an arrangement of the whole 
 into distinct sections or chapters, according to the 
 different subjects of which they treat, interpers- 
 ing the Psalms and Hymns in' one book. Such an 
 arrangement was successfully attempted, some 
 years since, by the Rev. Dr. Rippon, of London ; 
 which met with so great encouragement, as to 
 require four editions in the short space of four 
 years. From his labours, it is just to acknowl- 
 edge, much assistance has been derived in pre- 
 paring this American edition. 
 
 Dr. Watts himself seems to have justified the 
 principle of an arrangement, by following it in 
 several instances. He has judiciously placed to- 
 gether in one book the Hymns on the Lord's Sup- 
 per ; the advantage of which is repeatedly experi- 
 enced at the administration of that ordinance. He 
 has also placed together the Hymns on Solomon's 
 Songs ; the songs to the Blessed Trinity; and the 
 Hosannas to Christ. But, if there be any advan- 
 tage in having these Hymns arranged under their 
 respective heads, still, greater advantage, it is 
 thought, must be derived from having the whole 
 thus arranged. 
 
 It is even conjectured, by many, that Dr. Watts 
 would have followed this plan throughout, had 
 it early enough occurred to him-, and had he pub- 
 lished the several parts of his book at the same 
 time. "For," as Dr. Rippon has justly observed, 
 " to have been consistent with himself, he should 
 have distributed the whole work into sections, or 
 none of it ; but, by setting the example in several 
 chapters, it is presumed he has sanctioned the 
 analysis of every part of the work." 
 
 With regard to the interspersion of the Psalms 
 among the Hymns, it is only necessary to observe, 
 that this has been done already, to a considerable 
 extent, by Dr. Watts himself. It will be per- 
 ceived by any one, who will consult the titles of 
 the first and second books of Hymns, that there 
 are, among them, more pieces composed from 
 the Book of Psalms, than there are either from 
 the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke or John, or 
 from the important Epistle, to the Hebrews. The 
 interspersion, therefore, of the whole cannot be 
 considered a just cause of complaint ; especially 
 when the use of the whole is thereby made easy : 
 for, by a glance of the eye, all the Psalms or 
 Hymns on a particular subject may be immediate- 
 y perceived. 
 
 It may not be improper to observe here, that 
 great care has been taken to preserve the Psalms 
 and Hymns of Dr. Watts entire ; at the same time, 
 by a careful comparison of the best editions, both 
 European and American, not a few of the typo- 
 graphical errors, and other alterations, which 
 
 have been accumulating for years, have been cor 
 rected. 
 
 It ought also to be distinctly noticed, that the 
 number of each Psalm and Hymn in the common 
 editions is preserved in a conspicuous place in 
 this ; so that, by referring to the Directions, and 
 the Tables of Numbers which follow this Preface, 
 no inconvenience will be occasioned by the 
 promiscuous use of this with the old editions of 
 Watts. 
 
 The tunes named over each Psalm and Hymn 
 are such as have received the approbation of some 
 of the best judges of music. For the selection 
 of them, the subscriber acknowledges himself 
 chiefly indebted to Mr. Jonathan Huntington, a 
 teacher of music, who cheerfully undertook the 
 task, at the request of the Standing Committee of 
 the Handel and Haydn Society in this town. 
 
 The advantages which Ministers and private 
 Christians may derive from this Arrangement, 
 and especially from the enlarged Indexes both of 
 subjects and scriptures, which are attached to it, 
 will, it is thought, best recommend it. It is not 
 presumed to be perfect, though it is hoped no 
 errors of magnitude have crept into it. Such as it 
 is, it is humbly commended to the candour of an 
 enlightened Christian public ; and especially to 
 the blessing of Him, who is " fearful in praises," 
 with a fervent desire that it may be instrumental 
 in promoting the interests of piety, and the cause 
 of sacred devotion. 
 
 Boston, November, 1818. 
 
 The number of Hymns in the Selection has 
 been limited to a little over three hundred, for 
 the purpose of rendering it convenient to bind 
 them in the same volume with the Psalms and 
 Hymns of Dr. Watts, to which they are designed 
 as a Supplement. 
 
 In one respect, at least, it is thought this Selec- 
 tion will be preferable to any now in circulation. 
 It contains the whole of the Sacred Poetry of Dr. 
 Watts, comprising nearly eighty Hymns from 
 the pen of that " sweet singer in Israel," adap- 
 ted to the purposes of devotion and praise, not 
 found in the common editions. 
 
 A primary object, after giving the whole of Dr. 
 Watts, has been to select the best Hymns on sub- 
 jects which he had omitted : and the compiler 
 flatters himself that this work, containing as it 
 does MORE THAN A THOUSAND Psalms and 
 Hymns, of approved excellence, will furnish the 
 churches of Christ with a supply of sacred po- 
 etry better suited to all subjects and occasions 
 than any heretofore published ; while, by throw- 
 ing the whole into one volume, the price is re- 
 duced, and the confusion arising from the use 
 of two books avoided. 
 
 May the great Head of the Church bless this 
 humble effort to promote His glory and the beau- 
 ty of Christian worship. 
 
 JAMES M. WINCHELL. 
 
 Boston, May, 1819 
 
TABLE OP THE PSALMS. 
 
 NOTE. 
 
 1. The Hymns and Psalms may be found, as usual, by the Index of First Lines. 
 
 2. This Table gives the numerical order of the former Editions, and the corresponding numbers in 
 She Arrangement. 
 
 Thus, 1st Psalm, C. M. is 380, that is, 
 380 of the Arrangement ; 
 2d Psalm, S. M is 140 of the Arrangement 
 
 1 -CM. 
 
 - 380 
 
 32 
 
 - S. M. 
 
 - 205 
 
 65 2pt.L. M. 
 
 - 81 
 
 95 
 
 - S. M. 
 
 - 426 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 378 . 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 206 
 
 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 409 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 427 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 377 
 
 
 lpt.L. M. 
 
 - 208 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 559 
 
 96 
 
 - C. M. 
 
 - Ill 
 
 2 - S. M. 
 
 - 146 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 207 
 
 3 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 558 
 
 
 P. M. 
 
 - 660 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 147 
 
 33 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 60 
 
 66 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 52 
 
 97 lpt 
 
 - 645 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 127 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 2 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 486 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 106 
 
 3 -CM. 
 
 - 281 
 
 
 1 P. M. 
 
 - 61 
 
 67 - 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 581 
 
 
 3 L. M. 
 
 - 213 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 549 
 
 
 2 P. M. 
 
 1 
 
 68 1 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 55 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 112 
 
 4 - L. M. 
 
 - 362 
 
 34 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 484 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 130 
 
 98 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 251 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 555 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 565 
 
 3 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 79 
 
 
 2 C. M. 
 
 - 110 
 
 5 -CM. 
 
 - 413 
 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 485 
 
 69 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 118 
 
 99 
 
 1 S. M. 
 
 - 141 
 
 6 -CM. 
 
 - 600 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 566 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 119 
 
 
 2 S. M. 
 
 - 26 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 599 
 
 35 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 467 
 
 3 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 229 
 
 100 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 85 
 
 7 -CM. 
 
 - 342 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 303 
 
 1 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 117 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 84 
 
 8 - S. M. 
 
 - 54 
 
 36 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 75 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 116 
 
 101 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 590 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 134 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 3 
 
 71 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 571 
 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 392 
 
 Ipt.L. M. 
 
 - 564 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 36 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 200 
 
 102 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 595 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 190 
 
 37 
 
 1 0. M. 
 
 - 382 
 
 3 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 572 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 488 
 
 9 1 C M. 
 
 - 647 
 
 
 2 C. M. 
 
 - 291 
 
 72 1 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 489 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 619 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 74 
 
 
 3 C M. 
 
 - 381 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 490 
 
 103 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 17 
 
 10 - C M. 
 
 - 573 
 
 38 
 
 - 0. M. 
 
 - 360 
 
 73 1 
 
 0. M. 
 
 - 73 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 3« 
 
 11 - L. M. 
 
 - 384 
 
 39 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 306 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 168 
 
 
 1 S. M. 
 
 - 39 
 
 12 - L. M. 
 
 - 575 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 613 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 434 
 
 
 2 S. M. 
 
 4 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 574 
 
 
 3 C M. 
 
 - 596 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 72 
 
 
 3 S. M. 
 
 - 90 
 
 13 - L. M. 
 
 - 357 
 
 40 
 
 1 C. M. 
 
 - 367 
 
 74 - 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 465 
 
 104 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 62 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 355 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 162 
 
 75 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 591 
 
 105 
 
 - C M. 
 
 - 436 
 
 14 1 C M. 
 
 - 182 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 163 
 
 76 - 
 
 0. M. 
 
 - 588 
 
 106 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 487 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 468 
 
 41 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 292 
 
 77 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 280 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 442 
 
 15 - C. M. 
 
 - 450 
 
 42 
 
 1 C. M. 
 
 - 278 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 446 
 
 107 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 449 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 451 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 279 
 
 78 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 82 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 361 
 
 16 1 L. M. 
 
 - 239 
 
 44 
 
 - C M. 
 
 - 464 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 438 
 
 
 3 L. M. 
 
 - 440 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 122 
 
 45 
 
 - S. M. 
 
 - 457 
 
 3 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 439 
 
 
 4 L. M. 
 
 - 69 
 
 3 L. M. 
 
 - 641 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 -■ 491 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 441 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 70 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 344 
 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 492 
 
 80 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 463 
 
 Lastpt.L. M. 
 
 - 582 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 123 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 456 
 
 81 - 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 437 
 
 109 
 
 - C M. 
 
 - 304 
 
 17 - S. M. 
 
 - 385 
 
 46 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 475 
 
 b-2 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 594 
 
 110 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 493 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 386 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 476 
 
 83 - 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 466 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 494 
 
 18 1 L. M. 
 
 - 366 
 
 47 
 
 - C M 
 
 - 129 
 
 84 1 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 402 
 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 495 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 320 
 
 48 
 
 1 S. M. 
 
 - 460 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 403 
 
 111 
 
 1 C. M. 
 
 - 56 
 
 3 L. M. 
 
 - 284 
 
 
 2 S. M. 
 
 - 461 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 404 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 43 
 
 1 0. M. 
 
 - 584 
 
 49 
 
 1 C JM. 
 
 ■ 637 
 
 
 P. M. 
 
 - 405 
 
 112 
 
 - P. M. 
 
 - 293 
 
 2 C. M. 
 
 - 585 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 638 
 
 85 1 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 363 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 294 
 
 19 1 S. M. 
 
 - 414 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 636 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 227 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 295 
 
 2 S. M. 
 
 - 415 
 
 50 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 649 
 
 86 - 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 87 
 
 113 
 
 - P. M. 
 
 - 34 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 95 
 
 
 2 C. M. 
 
 - 238 
 
 87 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 458 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 35 
 
 P. M. 
 
 - 96 
 
 
 3 C M. 
 
 - 650 
 
 89 1 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 173 
 
 114 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 447 
 
 20 - L. M. 
 
 - 577 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 317 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 639 
 
 115 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 48 
 
 21 - C M. 
 
 - 592 
 
 
 1 P. M. 
 
 - 651 
 
 1 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 15 
 
 
 P. M. 
 
 - 50 
 
 L. M 
 
 - 137 
 
 
 2 P. M. 
 
 - 652 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 53 
 
 116 
 
 1 C. M. 
 
 - 606 
 
 22 1 C M. 
 
 - 120 
 
 51 
 
 1 L. M. 
 
 - 327 
 
 3 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 243 
 
 
 2 C. M. 
 
 - 411 
 
 2 0. M. 
 
 - 138 
 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 179 
 
 4 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 140 
 
 117 
 
 - 0. M. 
 
 - 498 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 139 
 
 
 3 L. M. 
 
 - 364 
 
 5 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 174 
 
 
 ' L. M. 
 
 - 499 
 
 22 - L. M. 
 
 - 165 
 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 180 
 
 Lastpt.P. M. 
 
 - 640 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 500 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 166 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 308 
 
 90 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 618 
 
 118 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 343 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 167 
 
 53 
 
 - G. M. 
 
 - 469 
 
 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 616 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 608 
 
 24 - C M. 
 
 - 452 
 
 55 
 
 - C. M. 
 
 - 350 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 570 
 
 
 3 C M. 
 
 - 455 
 
 L. M 
 
 - 128 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 390 
 
 3 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 374 
 
 
 4 C. M. 
 
 - 422 
 
 25 1 S. M. 
 
 328 
 
 56 
 
 - C. M. 
 
 - 346 
 
 
 S M. 
 
 - 617 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 423 
 
 2 S. M. 
 
 - 289 
 
 57 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 80 
 
 91 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 601 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 424 
 
 3 S. M. 
 
 - 353 
 
 58 
 
 - P. M. 
 
 - 593 
 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 602 
 
 119 
 
 1 C. M. 
 
 - 379 
 
 36 - L. M. 
 
 - 391 
 
 60 
 
 - C M. 
 
 - 576 
 
 92 1 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 420 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 389 
 
 27 1 C. M. 
 
 - 407 
 
 61 
 
 - S. M. 
 
 - 368 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 459 
 
 
 3 C M. 
 
 - 318 
 
 2 C. M. 
 
 - 408 
 
 62 
 
 - L. M. 
 
 - 321 
 
 93 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 9 
 
 
 4 C. M. 
 
 - 93 
 
 29 - L. M. 
 
 - 562 
 
 63 
 
 1 C M. 
 
 - 416 
 
 1 
 
 P. M. 
 
 - 10 
 
 
 5 C M. 
 
 - 99 
 
 '30 1 L. M. 
 
 - 604 
 
 
 2 C M. 
 
 - 557 
 
 2 
 
 P. M. 
 
 - 11 
 
 
 6 C. M. 
 
 - 100 
 
 2 L. M. 
 
 - 603 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 417 
 
 94 1 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 383 
 
 
 7 C. M. 
 
 - 97 
 
 3! 1 C M. 
 
 - 605 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 418 
 
 2 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 343 
 
 
 8 C. M. 
 
 - 101 
 
 1 2 C. M. 
 
 - 347 
 
 65 
 
 1 L. M 
 
 410 
 
 95 - 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 425 
 
 
 9 C M. 
 
 • 290 
 
TABLE OF THE HY31NS. 
 
 119 10 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 264 
 
 126- 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 483 
 
 136 - H. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 445 
 
 145 3pt.C. M - 
 
 V 
 
 11 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 233 
 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 482 
 
 L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 77 
 
 146 - *L. M. - 
 
 18 
 
 12 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 359 
 
 127 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 393 
 
 138 - L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 212 
 
 P. M. - 
 
 19 
 
 13 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 277 
 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 394 
 
 139 lpt.L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 40 
 
 147 1 L. M. - 
 
 76 
 
 14 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 597 
 
 128- 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 395 
 
 2 L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 59 
 
 2 L. M. - 
 
 560 
 
 15 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 333 
 
 129 - 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 443 
 
 3 L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 319 
 
 C. M. - 
 
 561 
 
 16 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 358 
 
 130 - 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 203 
 
 1 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 41 
 
 148 - H. M. - 
 
 - 91 
 
 17 L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 341 
 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 204 
 
 2 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 57 
 
 L. M. - 
 
 85 
 
 Lastpt.L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 598 
 
 131 - 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 283 
 
 3 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 556 
 
 S. M. - 
 
 89 
 
 120 - C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 345 
 
 132 - 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 454 
 
 141 - L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 551 
 
 149 - C. M. - 
 
 387 
 
 121 - L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 63 
 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 453 
 
 142 - C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 30 
 
 150 - C. M. - 
 
 429 
 
 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 64 
 
 133 - 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 299 
 
 143 - L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 349 
 
 Dozologies. 
 
 
 H. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 65 
 
 
 S. M. 
 
 - 396 
 
 144 1 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 340 
 
 1 - L. M. - 
 
 665 
 
 122 - C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 398 
 
 
 P. M. 
 
 - 397 
 
 2 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 612 
 
 2- C. M. - 
 
 671 
 
 S. P. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 399 
 
 134 - 
 
 C M. 
 
 - 400 
 
 L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 580 
 
 3- CM. - 
 
 678 
 
 123 - C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 313 
 
 1351pt.L. M. 
 
 - 470 
 
 145 - L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 22 
 
 4 - S. M. - 
 
 674 
 
 124 - L. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 586 
 
 2 
 
 L. M. 
 
 - 444 
 
 1 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 23 
 
 5 - P. M. - 
 
 676 
 
 125 - C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 210 
 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 49 
 
 2 C. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 16 
 
 6 - H. M. - 
 
 680 
 
 S. 
 
 M. 
 
 - 211 
 
 136 - 
 
 C. M. 
 
 - 78 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 TABLE OF THE HYMNS. 
 
 BOOK I. 
 
 1 
 
 - 155 
 
 19 
 
 - 625 
 
 49 
 
 - 156 
 
 66 - 
 
 534 
 
 83 - 
 
 67 
 
 100 - 
 
 271 
 
 117 
 
 - 192 
 
 134 
 
 - 305 
 
 2 
 
 - 103 
 
 20 
 
 - 202 
 
 50 
 
 - 496 
 
 67 - 
 
 535 
 
 84 - 
 
 259 
 
 101 - 
 
 312 
 
 118 
 
 - 246 
 
 135 
 
 - 430 
 
 3 
 
 - 105 
 
 21 
 
 - 497 
 
 51 
 
 - 214 
 
 68 - 
 
 536 
 
 85 - 
 
 260 
 
 102 - 
 
 370 
 
 119 
 
 - 247 
 
 136 
 
 - 316 
 
 5 
 
 - 315 
 
 24 
 
 - 635 
 
 52 
 
 - 501 
 
 69 - 
 
 537 
 
 86 - 
 
 24 
 
 103 - 
 
 322 
 
 120 
 
 - 273 
 
 137 
 
 - 226 
 
 6 
 
 - 622 
 
 25 
 
 - 159 
 
 53 
 
 - 92 
 
 70 - 
 
 538 
 
 87 - 
 
 261 
 
 104 - 
 
 232 
 
 121 
 
 - 505 
 
 138 
 
 - 263 
 
 7 
 
 - 252 
 
 26 
 
 - 125 
 
 54 
 
 - 191 
 
 71 - 
 
 539 
 
 88 - 
 
 609 
 
 105 - 
 
 654 
 
 122 
 
 - 502 
 
 139 
 
 - 175 
 
 8 
 
 - 472 
 
 27 
 
 - 628 
 
 55 
 
 - 607 
 
 72 - 
 
 540 
 
 89 - 
 
 568 
 
 106 - 
 
 334 
 
 123 
 
 - 307 
 
 140 
 
 - 258 
 
 9 
 
 - 257 
 
 28 
 
 - 477 
 
 56 
 
 - 479 
 
 73 - 
 
 541 
 
 90 - 
 
 5C9 
 
 107 - 
 
 256 
 
 124 
 
 - 178 
 
 141 
 
 - 131 
 
 10 
 
 - 250 
 
 29 
 
 - 478 
 
 57 
 
 - 177 
 
 74 - 
 
 542 
 
 91 - 
 
 567 
 
 108 - 
 
 298 
 
 125 
 
 - 262 
 
 142 
 
 - 132 
 
 11 
 
 - 194 
 
 30 
 
 - 578 
 
 58 
 
 - 480 
 
 75 - 
 
 543 
 
 92 - 
 
 254 
 
 109 - 
 
 201 
 
 126 
 
 - 301 
 
 143 
 
 - 161 
 
 19 
 
 - 195 
 
 32 
 
 - 42 
 
 59 
 
 - 481 
 
 75 - 
 
 544 
 
 93 - 
 
 255 
 
 110 - 
 
 629 
 
 127 
 
 - 253 
 
 144 
 
 - 325 
 
 13 
 
 - 148 
 
 39 
 
 - 471 
 
 60 
 
 - 107 
 
 77 - 
 
 545- 
 
 94 - 
 
 198 
 
 111 - 
 
 225 
 
 128 
 
 - 244 
 
 145 
 
 - 144 
 
 14 
 
 - 276 
 
 40 
 
 - 656 
 
 61 
 
 - 152 
 
 73 - 
 
 546 
 
 95 - 
 
 219 
 
 112 - 
 
 269 
 
 129 
 
 - 314 
 
 146 
 
 - 150 
 
 15 
 
 - 258 
 
 41 
 
 - 657 
 
 62 
 
 -' 154 
 
 79 - 
 
 547 
 
 96 - 
 
 193 
 
 113 - 
 
 503 
 
 130 
 
 - 300 
 
 147 
 
 - 151 
 
 16 
 
 - 684 
 
 42 
 
 - 21 
 
 63 
 
 - 158 
 
 80 - 
 
 553 
 
 97 - 
 
 234 
 
 114 - 
 
 504 
 
 131 
 
 - 282 
 
 148 
 
 - 153 
 
 17 
 
 - 621 
 
 45 
 
 - 648 
 
 64 
 
 - 161 
 
 81 - 
 
 550 
 
 98 - 
 
 235 
 
 115 - 
 
 240 
 
 132 
 
 - 230 
 
 149 
 
 - in; 
 
 18 
 
 - 623 
 
 48 
 
 - 338 
 
 65 
 
 - 644 
 
 82 - 
 
 25 
 
 99 - 
 
 220 
 
 116 - 
 
 237 . 
 
 133 
 
 - 302 
 
 150 
 
 - 153 
 
 
 
 
 
 BOOK 11 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 - 579 
 
 23 
 
 - 326 
 
 45 
 
 - 5 
 
 66 - 
 
 62G 
 
 87 - 
 
 27 
 
 108 - 
 
 401 
 
 129 
 
 - 274 
 
 150 
 
 - las 
 
 2 
 
 - 630 
 
 24 
 
 - 184 
 
 46 
 
 6 
 
 67 - 
 
 8 
 
 88 - 
 
 224 
 
 109 - 
 
 71 
 
 130 
 
 - 221 
 
 151 
 
 - 93 
 
 3 
 
 - 631 
 
 25 
 
 - 351 
 
 47 
 
 - 104 
 
 68 - 
 
 659 
 
 89 - 
 
 685 
 
 110 - 
 
 642 
 
 131 
 
 - 245 
 
 152 
 
 - 462 
 
 4 
 
 - 228 
 
 26 
 
 - 29 
 
 48 
 
 - 329 
 
 69 - 
 
 265 
 
 90 - 
 
 236 
 
 111 - 
 
 583 
 
 132 
 
 - 149 
 
 153 
 
 - 183 
 
 5 
 
 - 160 
 
 27 
 
 - 86 
 
 49 
 
 - 624 
 
 70 - 
 
 12 
 
 91 - 
 
 661 
 
 112 - 
 
 114 
 
 133 
 
 - 324 
 
 154 
 
 - 199 
 
 6 
 
 - 548 
 
 28 
 
 - 632 
 
 50 
 
 - 369 
 
 71 - 
 
 88 
 
 92 - 
 
 587 
 
 113 - 
 
 115 
 
 134 
 
 - 506 
 
 155 
 
 - 164 
 
 7 
 
 - 554 
 
 29 
 
 - 216 
 
 51 
 
 - 102 
 
 72 - 
 
 421 
 
 93 - 
 
 170 
 
 114 - 
 
 121 
 
 135 
 
 - 108 
 
 156 
 
 - 187 
 
 8 
 
 - 552 
 
 30 
 
 - 288 
 
 52 
 
 - 620 
 
 73 - 
 
 286 
 
 94 - 
 
 169 
 
 115 - 
 
 13 
 
 136 
 
 - 109 
 
 15»7 
 
 - 188 
 
 9 
 
 - 311 
 
 31 
 
 - 627 
 
 53 
 
 - 371 
 
 74 - 
 
 309 
 
 95 - 
 
 365 
 
 116 - 
 
 336 
 
 137 
 
 - 126 
 
 158 
 
 - 189 
 
 JO 
 
 - 331 
 
 32 
 
 - 614 
 
 54 
 
 - 373 
 
 75 - 
 
 662 
 
 96 - 
 
 196 
 
 117 - 
 
 376 
 
 138 
 
 - 248 
 
 159 
 
 - 222 
 
 11 
 
 - 332 
 
 33 
 
 - 658 
 
 55 
 
 - 615 
 
 76 - 
 
 124 
 
 97 - 
 
 197 
 
 118 - 
 
 164 
 
 139 
 
 - 113 
 
 160 
 
 - 183 
 
 12 
 
 - 145 
 
 34 
 
 - 323 
 
 56 
 
 - 433 
 
 77 - 
 
 339 
 
 98 - 
 
 352 
 
 119 - 
 
 94 
 
 140 
 
 - 337 
 
 161 
 
 - 223 
 
 13 
 
 - 68 
 
 35 
 
 - 218 
 
 57 
 
 - 285 
 
 78 - 
 
 215 
 
 99 - 
 
 7 
 
 120 - 
 
 242 
 
 141 
 
 - 508 
 
 162 
 
 - 275 
 
 14 
 
 - 419 
 
 36 
 
 - 142 
 
 58 
 
 - 611 
 
 79 - 
 
 157 
 
 100 - 
 
 372 
 
 121 - 
 
 241 
 
 142 
 
 - 270 
 
 163 
 
 - 351 
 
 15 
 
 - 171 
 
 37 
 
 -, 143 
 
 59 
 
 - 287 
 
 80 - 
 
 51 
 
 101 - 
 
 431 
 
 122 - 
 
 388 
 
 143 
 
 - 231 
 
 164 
 
 - 435 
 
 IP, 
 
 - 172 
 
 38 
 
 - 296 
 
 60 
 
 - 266 
 
 81 - 
 
 335 
 
 102 - 
 
 643 
 
 123 - 
 
 406 
 
 114 
 
 - 267 
 
 165 
 
 - 428 
 
 17 
 
 - 14 
 
 39 
 
 - 610 
 
 61 
 
 - 633 
 
 82 - 
 
 217 
 
 103 - 
 
 32 
 
 124 - 
 
 448 
 
 145 
 
 - 412 
 
 166 
 
 - 44 
 
 18 
 
 - 474 
 
 40 
 
 - 175 
 
 62 
 
 - 563 
 
 83 - 
 
 135 
 
 104 - 
 
 33 
 
 125 - 
 
 272 
 
 146 
 
 - 432 
 
 167 
 
 - 45 
 
 19 
 
 66 
 
 41 
 
 - 330 
 
 63 
 
 - 634 
 
 84 - 
 
 136 
 
 105 - 
 
 31 
 
 126 - 
 
 249 
 
 147 
 
 - 58 
 
 168 
 
 - 46 
 
 20 
 
 356 
 
 42 
 
 - 297 
 
 64 
 
 - 473 
 
 85 - 
 
 209 
 
 106 - 
 
 310 
 
 127 - 
 
 507 
 
 148 
 
 - 155 
 
 169 
 
 - 47 
 
 21 
 
 159 
 
 43 
 
 - 133 
 
 65 
 
 - 375 
 
 86 - 
 
 655 
 
 107 - 
 
 646 
 
 128 - 
 
 181 
 
 149 
 
 - 589 
 
 170 
 
 28 
 
 22 
 
 20 
 
 44 
 
 - 653 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 BOOK HI 
 
 
 1 
 
 ■ 509 7 
 
 - 515 
 
 13 
 
 521 
 
 19 - 
 
 527 
 
 25 - 
 
 533 
 
 30 
 
 668 
 
 36 
 
 674 
 
 Hosannas. 
 
 2 
 
 - 510 
 
 8 
 
 - 516 
 
 14 
 
 522 
 
 20 - 
 
 528 
 
 Dozologies . 
 
 31 
 
 673 
 
 37 
 
 - 675 
 
 42 
 
 682 
 
 3 
 
 - 511 
 
 & 
 
 - 517 
 
 15 
 
 523 
 
 21 - 
 
 529 
 
 26 - 
 
 663 
 
 32 
 
 665 
 
 38 
 
 - 677 
 
 43 
 
 683 
 
 4 
 
 512 
 
 10 
 
 - 518 
 
 16 
 
 524 
 
 22 - 
 
 530 
 
 27 
 
 667 
 
 33 
 
 666 
 
 39 
 
 - 678 
 
 44 
 
 est 
 
 5 - 513 
 
 11 
 
 - 519 
 
 17 
 
 - 525 
 
 23 - 
 
 531 
 
 28 - 
 
 672 
 
 34 
 
 669 
 
 49 
 
 - 679 
 
 45 
 
 687 
 
 8 - 514 
 
 12 
 
 - 520 
 
 18 
 
 526 
 
 24 - 
 
 532 
 
 29 
 
 664 
 
 35 
 
 670 
 
 41 
 
 - 681 
 
 
 
TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 
 
 The figures express the number of the Hymns and Psalms as they are now arranged. 
 
 Great God, the 96 
 
 Great God, thy glories 45 
 
 Adore and tremble, 21 
 Alas ! and did my 311 
 All glory to thy 666 
 All mortal vanities 159 
 All ye that love 387 
 Almighty Ruler of 564 
 Amidst thy wrath 360 
 Among the assem 594 
 Among the princes, 87 
 And are we wretch 31 
 And must this body 642 
 And now the scales 335 
 And will the God 466 
 Are all the foes 469 
 Are sinners now so 468 
 Arise, my gracious 385 
 Arise, my soul, my 217 
 As new-born babes 161 
 At thy command, 527 
 Attend, while God's 221 
 Awake, my heart, 202 
 Awake, our souls, 338 
 Awake, ye saints, to 49 
 Away from every 406 
 
 Backward with 177 
 Begin, my tongue, 265 
 Behold how sinners 282 
 Behold the blind 126 
 Behold the glories 155 
 Behold the grace 105 
 Behold the lofty 414 
 Behold the love, 303 
 Behold the morning 415 
 Behold the potter 192 
 Cohold the rose of 536 
 Behold the sure 455 
 Behold the woman's 108 
 Behold the wretch, 307 
 Behold thy waiting 204 
 Behold what wond 161 
 Bless, O my soul, 17 
 Bless'd are the unde379 
 Bless'd be the ever 125 
 Bless'd be the Fath 663 
 Bless'd is the man, 208 
 Bless'd is the man who 380 
 
 Bless'd is the man whose 292 
 
 Bless'd is the nation 2 
 Bless'd morning ! 421 
 Bless'd are the hum 370 
 Bless'd are the sons 396 
 Bless'd are the souls 243 
 Bless'd with the joys 181 
 Blood has a voice 164 
 Bright King of 102 
 
 Broad is the road 189 
 Buried in shadows 234 
 But few among the 193 
 
 Can creatures to 28 
 Children, in years 565 
 Christ and his cross 247 
 Come, all harmo 136 
 Come, children, 566 
 Come, dearest Lord, 430 
 Come, happy souls, 32 
 Come hither, all ye 253 
 Come, Holy Spirit, 323 
 Come, let our voices 427 
 Come, let ns join a 516 
 Come, let us join our 154 
 Come, let us lift our j 401 
 Come, let us lift our v 529 
 Joiue sound his 426 
 
 Come, we that love 288 
 Consider all my 597 
 
 Daughters of Zion, 540 
 David rejoiced in 137 
 Dear Lord, behold 354 
 Dearest of all the 155 
 Death cannot make 624 
 Death may dissolve 628 
 Death ! 'tis a 620 
 
 Deceived by subtle 256 
 Deep in our hearts 117 
 Deep in the dust 178 
 Descend from 326 
 
 Do we not know 502 
 Down headlong 196 
 Dread Sovereign, let 554 
 
 Early, my God, 416 
 
 Ere the blue heavens 103 
 Eternal Sovereign 589 
 Eternal Spirit, we 324 
 Exalt the Lord our 26 
 
 Faith is the brightest 
 Far as thy name is 
 Far from my 
 Father, I bless thy 
 Father, I long, 1 
 Father, I sing thy 
 Father, we wait to 
 Firm and unmoved 
 Firm as the earth 
 Firm was my health, 
 Fools in their heart 
 Forever blessed be 
 Forever shall my 
 From age to age 
 From all that dwell 
 From deep distress 
 From heaven the 
 From thee, my God, 
 
 Gentiles by nature 504 
 Give ine the wings 337 
 Give thanks to God, h 449 
 Give thanks to God, i 4!S6 
 Give thanks to God m445 
 Give thanks to God t 78 
 Give to our God 77 
 
 Give to the Father 675 
 Give to the Lord, ye 562 
 Glory to God that 287 
 Glory to God the Fa 667 
 Glory to God the Tr 664 
 Go preach my gospel 244 
 Go worship at 150 
 
 God in his earthly 458 
 God is a Spirit just 316 
 God is the Refuge of 475 
 God my Supporter 168 
 God of eternal love 442 
 God of my childhood 572 
 God of my life, look 596 
 God of my mercy 304 
 God of the morning 547 
 God of the seas, thy 12 
 God the eternal 86 
 
 God who in various 92 
 Good is the Lord, 558 
 Great God, attend 403 
 Great God, how infi 8 
 Great God, how oft 44.1 
 Great God, indulge 417 
 Great God, I own 622 
 
 Great God to what 114 
 Great God, whose 489 
 Great is the Lord ex 444 
 Great is the Lord, his 43 
 Great is the Lord our 460 
 Great King of glory 222 
 Great Shepherd of 463 
 Great was the day, 267 
 
 Had I the tongues of 305 
 Had not the Lord, 586 
 Happy is he that 295 
 Happy the church, 473 
 Happy the city 580 
 
 Happy the heart 296 
 Happy the man to 206 
 Happy the man wh 377 
 Hark ! from the 634 
 
 Hark ! the Redeemer538 
 He reigns ! the Lord 645 
 He that hath made 601 
 Hear me, O God, 595 
 Hear what the Lord 140 
 Hear what the voice 623 
 Help, Lord, for men 574 
 Hence from my soul 2§6 
 Here at thy cross, 228 
 High as the heavens 13 
 High in the heaven, 75 
 High on a hill of 474 
 Honour to thee, 670 
 Hosanna to king 682 
 Hosanna to our 685 
 
 Hosanna to the King 687 
 Hosanna to the Prin 683 
 Hosanna to the P of 1 124 
 Hosanna to the royal 684 
 Hosanna to the Son 686 
 Hosanna with a 552 
 How are thy glories 533 
 How awful is thy 446 
 How beauteous are 250 
 How can I sink with 336 
 How condescending, 512 
 How did my heart 398 
 How fast their guilt 122 
 How full of anguish 372 
 How heavy is the 235 
 How honourable is 472 
 How large the 503 
 
 How long, O Lord, 357 
 How long will thou 355 
 How oft have sin 176 
 How pleasant, how 402 
 How pleasant 'tis 397 
 How pleased and 399 
 How rich are thy 520 
 How sad our state 236 
 How shall I praise 44 
 How shall the 93 
 
 How short and hasty 614 
 How should the sons 24 
 How strong thine 156 
 How sweet and 521 
 
 How vain are all 329 
 How wondrous great, 27 
 
 I cannot bear thine 376 
 
 I give immortal 677 
 
 I Irate the tempter 187 
 
 I lift my hanners, 478 
 
 I lift my soul to 328 
 
 I love the Lord, he 606 
 
 I love the windows 412 
 I send the joys of 332 
 I set the Lord J 23 
 
 I sing my Saviour's 121 
 I waited patient for 367 
 I will extol thee, 604 
 If God succeed not 393 
 If God to build the 394 
 I'll bless the Lord 485 
 I'll praise my Maker 19 
 I'll speak the 491 
 
 I'm not ashamed to 322 
 In all my vast 41 
 
 In anger, Lord, 60'J 
 
 In Gabriel's hand a 481 
 In God's own house 429 
 In Judah God of old 588 
 In thine own ways, 578 
 In vain the wealthy 635 
 In vain we lavish 257 
 Infinite grief, 365 
 
 Into thine hand, 6C5 
 Is there ambition in 283 
 Is this the kind 309 
 
 It is the Lord our 619 
 
 Jehovah speaks, let 259 
 Jehovah reigns, he 9 
 Jehovah reigns, his 43 
 Jesus, in thee our 144 
 Jesus invites his 510 
 Jesus is gone above 514 
 Jesus our Lord 495 
 
 Jesus shall reign 490 
 Jesus the Man of 105 
 Jesus, we bless thy 191 
 Jesus, we bow 526 
 
 Jesus, with all thy 216 
 Join all the glorious 153 
 Join all the names 151 
 Joy to the world, 3 JO 
 Judge me, O Lord, 391 
 Judges who rule the 593 
 Just are thy ways 284 
 
 Kind is the speech 541 
 
 Laden with guilt 94 
 Let all our tongues 517 
 Let all the earth 660 
 Let all the heathen ('7 
 Let children hear the 82 
 Let everlasting 2 !5 
 
 Let every creature 89 
 Let every mortal 252 
 Let every tongue thy 37 
 Let God arise in all 55 
 Let God the Father a 671 
 Let God the Father 1 675 
 Let God the Maker's 673 
 Let him embrace my 534 
 Let me but hear my 258 
 Let mortal tongues 480 
 Let others boast how 66 
 Let Pharisees of 302 
 Let sinners take 390 
 Let the old heathens 159 
 Let the seventh 644 
 Let the whole race 7 
 Let the wild 183 
 
 Let them neglect 218 
 Let us adoreth' 513 
 Let Zion and her 483 
 Let Zion in her 47fi 
 Let Zion praise the 56C 
 
TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 
 
 Life and immortal 272 
 Life is the time to 609 
 Lift up your eyes to 143 
 Like siieepwe rtrent 132 
 Lo, the destroying 164 
 Lo, the young tribes 569 
 Lo,what a glorious O 424 
 Lo, what a glorious s 497 
 Lo, what an 299 
 
 Loug as 1 lire I'll 23 
 Long have I sat 423 
 Lord, at thy temple 625 
 Lord, hast thou cast 576 
 Lord, how divine 519 
 Lord,hovv secure and 285 
 Lord, how secure my 240 
 Lord, 1 am thine, 386 
 Lord, I am vile, 179 
 Lord, I can suffer 599 
 Lord, I esteem thy 100 
 Lord, I have made 101 
 Lord, I will bless 484 
 Lord, I would 180 
 
 Lord, if thine eyes 570 
 Lord, if thou dost 575 
 Lord, in the 413 
 
 Lord of the worlds 405 
 Lord, thou hast c 363 
 Lord, thou hast h 608 
 Lord,thou hast search 40 
 Lord, thou hast seen 320 
 Lord, thou wilt hear 555 
 Lord, 'tis a pleasant 459 
 Lord, we adore thy I) 523 
 Lord, we adore thy v 71 
 Lord, we are blind, 29 
 Lord, we confess 225 
 Lord, we have 464 
 
 Lord, what a feehle 617 
 Lord, what a heaven 172 
 Lord,' what a thought 434 
 Lord, what a wretched 371 
 Lord, wiiat is man, 612 
 Lord, what was man !90 
 Lord, when I count 556 
 Lord, when my 160 
 
 Lord, when thou 130 
 Load hallelujahs 85 
 
 Maker and sovereign 
 Man lias a soul of 
 Mercy and judg 
 Mine eyes and my 
 Mistaken souls, that 
 My dear Redeemer, 
 My drowsy powers, 
 My God, accept my 
 My God, considouny 
 My God, how end 
 My God, how many 
 My God, in whom 
 My God, my ever 
 My God, my King, 
 My God, my Life, 
 My God, mv Portion, 
 My God, permit, me 
 My God, permit my 
 My God, the Spring 
 My God, the steps 
 My God, what end 
 My God, what mw 
 My heart, how 
 My heart rejoices 
 My never-ceasing 
 My Refuge is the' 
 My righteous Judge, 
 My Saviour ami my 
 My Saviour God, 
 My Saviour, niv 
 My Sheph'M- ■! is 
 
 My Shepherd will 166 
 My soul, come, 633 
 
 My soul forsakes 331 
 My soul, how lovely 404 
 My soul lies cleaving 358 
 My soul, repeat his 4 
 My soul, thy great 62 
 My spirit looks to 321 
 My spirit sinks 279 
 
 My thoughts on 630 
 
 My thoughts surm 275 
 My trustls in my 342 
 
 Naked as from the 315 
 Nature with all 579 
 A T ature with open 518 
 No, I shall envy 433 
 No, I'll repine at 643 
 No more, my God, 201 
 No sleep nor 453 
 
 Nor eye hath seen, 654 
 Not all the blood 270 
 Not all the outward 219 
 Not different food, 301 
 Not from the dust 67 
 Not the malicious, 232 
 Not to condemn 271 
 Not to our names, 50 
 Not to ourselves, who 48 
 Not to the terrors of 462 
 Not with our mortal 298 
 Now he inv heart 492 
 Now be the God of 496 
 Now by the bowels 300 
 Now for a tune of 133 
 Now from the 338 
 
 Now have our hearts 522 
 Now I'm convinced 73 
 Now in the galleries 545 
 Now in the heat of 567 
 Now let a spacious 58 
 Now let our lips 119 
 Now let our mourn 139 
 Now let our pains he 524 
 Now let the Father 669 
 N< v> let the Lord, 369 
 Wi.w may the God 577 
 Now plead my 467 
 
 Now Satan comes 18$ 
 Now shall inyinward47' 
 Now shall my solemn 48o 
 Now to the great 676 
 Now to the Lord a 104 
 Now to the Lord , that 152 
 Now to the power 226 
 
 O ail ve nations, 498 
 O bless the Lord, 39 
 O blessed souls are 205 
 O for a shout of 129 
 O for an overcoming 621 
 O God, mv Refuge, 350 
 O God of grace 362 
 
 OGodofmercv, 308 
 O God, to whom 383 
 O happy man, 395 
 
 Q happy nation, 1 
 
 () how I love thy 99 
 O if my soul were 310 
 O Lord, how many 549 
 O Lord, our heavenly 54 
 O Lord, our Lord, 134 
 O that the Lord 233 
 O that thy statutes 333 
 O the Almisihty 51 
 
 O the delights, 661 
 
 O thou that hear'st 364 
 o thou whose grace 313 
 1 1 thou whose justl:.- 34C 
 O what a stiff 1 43c 
 
 Of justice and of 392 
 Often I seek my 539 
 Once more, my soul, 548 
 Our days, alas ! 610 
 Our God, how firm 175 
 Our God, our Help 616 
 Our land, O Lord, 592 
 Our sins, alas ! how 655 
 Our souls shall 107 
 
 Our spirits join 530 
 
 Out of the depths 203 
 
 Plunged in a gulf 157 
 Praise, everlasting 266 
 Praise waits in Zion, 409 
 Praise ye the Lord, e 470 
 Praise ye the Lord, m 18 
 Praise ye the Lord, 'tis 76 
 Preserve me, Lord, 239 
 
 Raise thee, my soul, 658 
 Raise your trium 33 
 Rejoice, ye righteous, 60 
 Remember, Lord, 639 
 Return, O God of 374 
 Rise, rise, my soul, 14 
 
 Saints, at your 314 
 
 Salvation is forever 227 
 Salvation, O the 224 
 Save me, O God, 118 
 Save me, O Lord, 344 
 See what a living 423 
 See where the 648 
 
 Shall the vile race 25 
 Shall we go on to 334 
 Shall wisdom cry 254 
 Show pity, Lord ; 327 
 Shine, mighty God, 581 
 Shout to the Lord, 587 
 Sin has a thousand 185 
 Sin, like a venom 186 
 Sing, all ye nations 52 
 SingtotheLord aloud 437 
 Sing to the Lord Jeh425 
 Sing to the Lord who 68 
 Simr to the Lord with 84 
 SingtotheLord,yed 111 
 Sing to the Lord, ye h 563 
 Sitting around our 531 
 I So did' the Hebrew 269 
 So let our lips and 230 
 Songs of immortal 56 
 Soon as I heard 403 
 Stand up, my soul, 339 
 Stoop down, my 632 
 Strait is the way, 223 
 Sure there's a 72 
 
 Sweet is the memory 16 
 Sweet is the work, 420 
 
 Teach me the 613 
 
 Terrible God, who 20 
 Th' Almighty reigns 213 
 That awful day will 646 
 That man is bless'd 293 
 The earth forever 452 
 The slories of my 88 
 The God Jehovah 141 
 The God of glory 652 
 The God of mercy 668 
 The God of our 81 
 
 The heavens declare 95 
 The Kins: of glory 109 
 The King of saints 456 
 ' The lands that long 148 
 The law by Moses 246 
 The law commands, 241 
 The Lord appears 348 
 The Lord declare 242 
 
 537 
 543 
 163 
 615 
 366 
 not629 
 
 The Lord descending2' 
 The Lord, how 
 The Lord is come, 
 The Lord Jehovah 
 The Lord Jehovah 
 The Lord my 
 The Lord of glory is 
 The Lord of glory r 1 
 The Lord on "high 260 
 The Lord, the Judge, 649 
 The Lord, the J. his 317 
 The Lord the sov. K. 90 
 The Lord the S sends 651 
 The majesty of 115 
 
 The man is ever 378 
 The memory of our 523 
 The praise of Zion 410 
 The promise of my 511 
 The promise was 506 
 The true Messiah 145 
 The voice of my 
 The wondering 
 The wonders, 
 Thee we adore, 
 Thee will 1 love 
 There is a house 
 There is a land of 626 
 There was an hour 194 
 These crlorious 657 
 
 Think, "mighty God, 640 
 This is the day 422 
 
 This is the word 218 
 This spacious 128 
 
 Thou art mv Portion, 318 
 Thou God of love, 345 
 Thou, whom my 535 
 Thrice happy man 294 
 Through every age, 618 
 Thus did the sons 507 
 Thus far the Lord 553 
 Thus I resolved 305 
 Thus saith the first, 237 
 Thus saith the high 261 
 Thus saith the Lord 1 238' 
 Thus saith the Lord,yl62 
 Thus saith the mer 505 
 Thus saith the Ruler 135 
 Thus saith the wis 255 
 Thus the eternal 
 Thus the great 
 Thy favours, Lord, 
 Thy mercies fill 
 Thy name, 
 Thy works of 
 Time, what an 
 'Tis by the faith 
 'Tis b\ thy strength 559" 
 'Tis from the 151 
 
 'Tis not the law 448 
 To God 1 cried with 280 
 To God r made my 30 
 To God the Father, 665 
 To God the Fa's 1 679,680 
 To God the great, 487 
 To God the only 214 
 To heaven I lift my 64 
 To him that chose G78 
 To our Almighty 
 To our eternal 
 To thee before the 
 To thee, most holy, 
 To thine almighty 
 'Twas by an order 
 'Twas for our sake, 
 'Twas from thy 
 'Twas in the 
 'Twas on that dark, 509- 
 'Twas the commis 501 
 
 493 
 494 
 5 
 290 
 500 
 70 
 611 
 274 
 
 251 
 681 
 389 
 591 
 585 
 
 93 
 116 
 
 59 
 557 
 
 Unshaken as the 210 
 
INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. 
 
 Up from my youth, 443 
 lip to the fields 330 
 
 Up to the hills I lift 63 
 Up to the Lord that 6 
 Upward I lift mine 65 
 
 Vain are the hopes 920 
 Vain are the hopesthe 1 98 
 Vain man, on foolish 440 
 
 We are a garden 542 
 We Mess the Lord, 79 
 We bless the prophet!49 
 We love the Lord, 584 
 We sing the 525 
 
 "We sing the glories 479 
 Welcome, sweet 419 
 Well, the Redeem 142 
 What different 231 
 
 What equal honours 158 
 What happy men 656 
 What mighty man, 477 
 What shall 1 render 411 
 When Christ to 650 
 
 When God is nigh 641 
 When God, provok 582 
 When God restored 483 
 When God revealed 482 
 When I can read 375 
 When I survey the 515 
 When I with 57 
 
 When in the light 431 
 When Israel, freed 447 
 When Israel sins 439 
 When man grows 36 
 When overwhelmed 368 
 When pain and 341 
 When strangers 544 
 When the first 215 
 
 When the great 184 
 When the great Judg 74 
 When we are 607 
 
 Whence do our 42 
 
 Where are the 199 
 
 Where shall the 289 
 Where shall we go 454 
 White 1 keep 207 
 
 While men grow bold 3 
 
 Who can describe 312 
 Who has believed 131 
 Who is this fair one 546 
 Who shall ascend 451 
 Who shall inhabit 450 
 Who shall the 276 
 
 Who will arise and 243 
 Why did the Jews 127 
 Why did the nations 147 
 Why do the proud 636 
 Why do the wealthy 291 
 Why doth the Lord 573 
 Why doth the man 637 
 Why do we mourn 631 
 Why does your face, 209 
 Why hath my God 120 
 Why is rav heart 356 
 Why should I vex 382 
 Why should the 325 
 Why should this 435 
 Why should we 627 
 WiJi God forever 465 
 With all my powers 212 
 With cheerful voice 153 
 
 With earnest longing278 
 
 With holy fear, 653 
 
 With joy we 262 
 
 With my whole 647 
 With my whole h l'v 277 
 
 With reverence let 53 
 
 With songs and 561 
 
 Would you behold 69 
 
 Ye angels round 674 
 
 Ye holy souls in 61 
 
 Ye islands of the 112 
 
 Ye nat'ons round 83 
 
 Ye servants of the 35 
 
 Ye sons of Adam, 568 
 
 Ye sons of men, 602 
 
 Ye sons of pride, 638 
 
 Ye that delight 34 
 
 Ye that obey th' 400 
 
 Ye tribes of Adam 9] 
 Yet (saith the Lord) 17^ 
 
 Zion rejoice, and 58.- 
 
 INDEX OF SCRIPTURES, 
 
 VERY MUCH ENLARGED 
 
 GENESIS. 
 
 i. 
 
 58 
 
 ii. 17. 
 
 181 
 
 iii. 1, 15, 17. 
 
 256 
 
 iii. 15. 
 
 v. 8, 162 
 
 
 v. 5, 79 
 
 iii. 24. 
 
 v. 7, 516 
 
 xii. 1, 4. 
 
 v. 4, 274 
 
 xv. 18. v 
 
 . 2—5, 436 
 
 xvii. 7. 
 
 503 
 
 xvii. 7, 10. 
 
 505 
 
 xvii. 17. 
 
 v. 6, 7, 35 
 
 xxii. 6—14. 
 
 314 
 
 xxii. 18. 
 
 v. 5, 107 
 
 xxviii. 17. 
 
 519 
 
 22, 21. 
 
 71 
 
 EXODUS. 
 
 iii. 10. 
 
 v. 9, 436 
 
 vi. 6. 
 
 446 
 
 vii. 9. 
 
 v. 9, 436 
 
 vii. 20, 21. 
 
 v. 10, 436 
 
 viii.6,17,24. 
 
 v. 11, 436 
 
 x. 13, 14. 
 
 v. 12,436 
 
 x. 22. 
 
 v. 10,436 
 
 xii. 13, 22, 23, 27, 
 
 29, 164. 
 
 v. 13, 436 
 
 xii. 35, 36. 
 
 v. 15, 436 
 
 xiii. 21. 
 
 v. 16. 436 
 
 
 v. 5, 438 
 
 xiv. 12, 446. 
 
 v. 4, 438 
 
 xiv. 26, 27. 
 
 v. 3, 156 
 
 xv. 1, 6, 10, 
 
 583 
 
 xv. 3. 
 
 v. 8, 579 
 
 xv. 8. 
 
 v. 4, 438 
 
 xvi. 4, 14, 15. 
 
 439 
 
 xvii. 6. v 
 
 17, 18, 436 
 
 
 v. 6, 438 
 
 xix. 16—18. 
 
 462 
 
 xix. 18—20. 
 
 244 
 
 xxviii. 2, &x. 
 
 v. 1,144 
 
 xxx. 8. 
 
 448 
 
 xxxiv. 23, 24. 
 
 453 
 
 LEVITICUS. 
 
 iii. 2, 8. 
 
 270 
 
 viii. 12. 
 
 454, 453 
 
 lx.8. 
 
 v. 2, 144 
 
 xfv. 51. v. 5, 179 
 
 xvi. 6, 11, 17. 24 
 
 v. 2, 144 
 
 xvii. 15. v. 5, 144 
 
 NUMBERS. 
 x. 35, 36. 453 
 
 xi. 1,4,10. v. 7, 8, 438 
 xi. 6—9, 31—33. 439 
 xx. 11. v. 10, 150 
 
 V. 17, 18, 436 
 xx. 28. 448 
 
 xxi. 24— 26,35. v. 4, 444 
 xxiii. 19. 265 
 
 xxxiii. 38 448 
 
 DEUTERONOMY, 
 i. 38. v. 5, 448 
 
 iii. 28. 448 
 
 v. 29. v. 5, 437 
 
 viii. 15. v. 10, 150 
 
 xxxi. 3, 23. v. 5, 448 
 xxxii. 29, 30. 437 
 
 xxxii. 49, 50. 624, 448 
 xxxiv. 1—8, 624, 626 
 v. 4, 448, v. 5, 156 
 JOSHUA, 
 iii. 13, 16. ft 447 
 
 xii. 7, &c. v. 4, 444 
 
 xxiii. 14, 15. 265 
 
 JUDGES, 
 xiii. 8. 148 
 
 RUTH, 
 ii. 12. v. 6, 3 
 
 I. SAMUEL. 
 
 xii. 24. 482,483 
 
 xv. 29. 265 
 
 xxv. 29. v. 7, 153 
 
 v. 7, 151 
 
 II. SAMUEL. 
 
 vi. 15. 129 
 
 xxiii. 4. v. 5, 150 
 
 v. 5, 151 
 I. KINGS, 
 viii. 27—30. 5 
 
 viii. 29, 30. v. 14, 150 
 x. 8, 15—18. 115 
 
 II. KINGS. 
 
 vi. 17. 474 
 
 I. CHRONICLES, 
 vi. 31. 453, 454 
 xv. 1. 453, 454 
 xvi. 1. 453, 454 
 
 II. CHRONICLES, 
 ix. 7, 17—19 115 
 xxix. 23. 270 
 
 EZRA, 
 iii. 11. 77 
 
 ix. 6. 360, 282 
 
 ix. 13. v. 2, 4 
 
 v. 5, 38 
 NEHEMIAH. 
 ix. 7, 8. v. 4, 274 
 
 ix. 10. 436 
 
 ix. 11. 446 v. 2, 12 
 
 ix. 12. v. 16, 433 
 
 ix. 15. v. 6, 438 
 
 JOB. 
 i. 6—13. v. 5, 217 
 
 i. 21. 315 
 
 ii. 1—9. v. 5, 217 
 
 iv. 17—21. 25 
 
 v. 6—8. 67 
 
 ix. 2—10. 24 
 
 ix. 12. v. 4, 28 
 
 ix. 19. v. 4, 44 
 
 xi. 7—9. 27 
 
 xi. 7—12. 28 
 
 xiii. 15. 71 
 
 xiv. 4. 177 
 
 v. 5, 376 
 xix. 25—27. 642 
 
 xxii. 5. v. 5, 517 
 
 xxiii. 9, 10, 11. v. 2, 3, 30 
 xxv. 5. v. 6, 28 
 
 xxvi. 11—14. 28 
 
 xxxvii. 22. 20 
 
 xxxviii. 7. v. 3, 298 
 v. 2, 184 
 xii. 1, 21, 31. v. 5, 12 
 
 PSALMS, 
 ii. 6, 9. 121 
 
 ii. 10, 11. v. 4, 5, 13 
 
 ii. 
 
 12 
 
 ii. 
 
 12. 
 
 iii 
 
 5, e. 
 
 iv. 
 
 8. 
 
 v. 
 
 3. 
 
 vi. 
 
 6. 
 
 ix. 
 
 17. 
 
 xvii. 14. 
 
 xix. 1 — 3. 
 
 xix. 5 — 9. 
 
 v. 4, 15 
 v. 4, 15= 
 
 552, 55C 
 
 553, 554 
 548, 552 
 
 v. 2, 337 
 630 
 433 
 548 
 547 
 xxiv. 7—10. v. 3, 472 
 xxxiii. 4, 6,8,10,21,265 
 xxxvi. 9. v. 5, 151 
 
 v. 5, 153 
 xl. 2, 3. 217 
 
 xlvi. 5, 6. 473 
 
 xlviii. 473 
 
 xlviii. 14. v. 5, 151 
 xlix. 14. 387 
 
 li. 5. 177 
 
 li. 10. v. 4, 189 
 
 lv. 6. v. 6, 331 
 
 Iv. 6—8. 332 
 
 lxv. 11. v. 4—7, 611 
 ixviii. 17. 474 
 
 lxviii. 19. v.4— 7, 611 
 lxxii. 15, 17, 19. v. 4, 148 
 lxxiii. 24, 25. v. 5, 151 
 Ixxiii. 25. 169, 170 
 
 lxxvii. 7 — 9. 354 
 
 lxxvii. 10. 71 
 
 lxxvii. 16—19. 17 
 
 lxxxiv. 10. 419 
 
 lxxxv. 10. v. 3, 102 
 v. 2, 533 
 lxxxix. 14. v. 7, 44 
 lxxxix. 48. 634 
 
 xc. 1, 2. 14, 8 
 
 xc. 9. 4, 614 
 
 ciii. 1, 2. 336 
 
 ciii. 19. 6, 13 
 
 civ 4. 157, 115 
 
 cvii 23—29. 12 
 
 ex. 3. 183 
 
 cxi. 9. v. 3, 107 
 
 cxvi. 12. 336 
 
INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. 
 
 v. 6, 
 
 419 
 
 cxviii. 24. 
 cxix. 5. 
 
 cxix. 24. y4 
 
 cxix. 25. 329 
 
 cxxiv. 587 
 
 cxxvi. 3. v. 4, 183 
 
 cxxxix. 13—16. 66 
 
 cxxxix. 23, 24. 316 
 
 cxliii. 8. 553 
 
 cxlvii. 19, 20. 92 
 
 cxiviH. 88 
 
 cxlviii. 2. 86 
 
 cxlix. 579 
 
 PROVERBS, 
 iii. 24. v. 3, 5, 553, 554 
 vi. 6—11. v. 2, 351 
 
 viii. 22—32. 254 
 
 viii. 34—36. 255 
 
 ix. 5. 523 
 
 xvii. 17. v. 6, 151, 153 
 
 ECCLESIASTES. 
 i. 2. 432 
 
 ix. 4—6, 10. 609 
 
 xi. 9. 568, 569 
 
 xii. 1, 7. 567 
 
 xii. 14. 568, 569 
 
 SOLOMON'S SONG, 
 i. 2—5, 12, 13, 17, 534 
 i. 7. 535 
 
 ii. 1. v. 5, 150 
 
 v. 5, 287 
 ii. 1—4, 6, 7. 536 
 
 ii. 3. v. 1, 287 
 
 ii. 3, 4. 516 
 
 ii. 8—13. 537 
 
 ii. 14, 16, 17. 538 
 
 ii. 16. 286 
 
 iii. 1—5. 539 
 
 iii. 2. 540 
 
 iv. 1, 10, 11, 7, 9, 8. 541 
 iv. 12, 14, 15. 542 
 
 v. 1. 542 
 
 v. 9—12. 14—16. 543 
 v. 10—16. v. 18. 150 
 vi. 1—3, 12. 544 
 
 vii. 5, 6, 9, 23, 13. 545 
 viii. 5—7, 13, 14. 546 
 viii. 6. v. 3, 275 
 
 ISAIAH. 
 25. v. 9, 150 
 
 vii. 14, 145. v. 1, 150 
 viii. 20. v. 5, 94 
 
 x. 2. 259, 260 
 
 x. 2, 6, 7. 148 
 
 xiv. 12. v. 3, 184 
 
 xxvi. 1. 217 
 
 xxvi. 1—6. 472 
 
 xxvi. 8—20. 578 
 
 xxvi. 12. v. 6, 223 
 
 xxviii. 12. 432 
 
 xxviii. 16. 455 
 
 v. 13, 150 
 xxviii. 20. 199 
 
 xxxii. 2. 228 
 
 xxxiii. 14. 20 
 
 xxxv. 8. 193 
 
 xxxviii. 9, &c. 607 
 
 xl. 9, 10. 250 
 
 xl. 17. v. 6, 659 
 
 xl. 27—31 42 
 
 xl. 28, 31. 338 
 
 xlii. 21. 163, 162 
 
 xliii. 25. 209 
 
 xliv. 22. 200 
 
 xiv. 1,5. v. 7, 584 
 
 xlv. 7. 550 
 
 xiv. 9. v. 4, 28 
 
 xlv. 21—24. 259, 260 
 xlv. 24. ■ 200 
 
 xlviii. 10. v. 9, 150 
 
 xlix. 13—17. 471 
 
 1. 10, 11. 199 
 
 Hi. 7—10. 250 
 
 liii. 1—5, 10—12. 131 
 liii. 6—9, 12. 132 
 
 liii. 8. v. 3, 103 
 
 liii. 10, 11. v. 4, 138 
 Iv. 1, 2, 7. 252 
 
 Iv. 1, 2, 7. 257 
 
 lvii. 15, 16. 149 
 
 lix. 20. v. 5, 153 
 
 lxi. 10. 202 
 
 lxii. 1, 2, 6, 8, 11. 250 
 Ixiii. 1-3. 477 
 
 lxiii. 4—7. 478 
 
 Ixv. 17. 221 
 
 Ixv. 20. 567 
 
 JEREMIAH. 
 
 ii. 2. 540 
 
 ii. 6. 371 
 
 viii. 21, 22, 91. v. 2, 248 
 
 ix. 23, 24. 193 
 
 xiii. 23. 183 
 
 xiv. 22. v. 5, 49 
 
 xxiii. 6. 234, 200 
 
 xxxvi. 2, 4, 17, 18, 
 
 22,23,25,27,29, 
 
 32. v. 2, 93 
 
 LAMENTATIONS. 
 
 i. 12. 311 
 
 iii. 23. 550 
 
 EZEKIEL. 
 xvi. 8. v. 3, 4, 540 
 
 xvi. 3. 155 
 
 xxxiii. 30, 31. 428 
 
 xxxvi. 25—27. 257 
 
 xxxvi. 26. 352 
 
 xxxvii. 4, 10. v. 5, 225 
 v. 2, 248 
 DANIEL, 
 ii. 21. 591 
 
 ii. 44. 146, 127 
 
 iii. 12, 16. v. 4, 161 
 iv. 34, 35. 28, 45 
 
 vi. 13. v. 4, 161 
 
 vi. 10. 390 
 
 vii. 14. 490 
 
 HOSEA. 
 ii. 14. 537 
 
 ii. 19, 20. 541 
 
 iii. 5. 303, 173 
 
 vi. 3, 4. 356, 442 
 
 vi. 6. 238 
 
 vii. 11. 356 
 
 x. 2. v. 3, 329 
 
 xi. 4. v. 4, 5, 614 
 
 v. 3, 4, 388 
 xiii. 9. 236 
 
 xiv. 9. v. 8, 9, 582, 449 
 
 JOEL, 
 i. 5. 440 
 
 ii. 15, 17. 577 
 
 AMOS, 
 iv. 12. 634, 629 
 
 v. 21—25. 238, 650 
 
 viii. 9, 10. 576 
 
 ix. 2, 3. 40 
 
 JONAH, 
 ii. 2. 361, 70 
 
 ii. 3. 279 
 
 ii. 4. 605 
 
 v. 14, 150 
 MICAH. 
 ii. 7. v. 4, 403 
 
 ii. 10. 432 
 
 v. 2. 105 
 
 vi. 6, 8. 238 
 
 vii. 7. 203, 204 
 
 vii 18, 19. 209, 257 
 
 NAHUM. 
 i. 2—7. 21 
 
 i. 2—9. 563 
 
 i. 15. 250, 333 
 
 HABAKKUK. 
 i. 2. 357, 355 
 
 i. 4. 466 
 
 ii. 4. 271 
 
 ii. 12, 13. 476 
 
 ii. 14. 490 
 
 iii. 8-10. v. 6-9,446,447 
 
 ZEPHAN1AH. 
 iii. 12. . 357, 279, 313 
 iii. 14—17. 475, 476 
 
 HAGGAI 
 ii. 7. v. 5, 6, 107 
 
 ZECHARIAH. 
 
 n. 5. 
 vi. 13. 
 xii. 10. 
 xiii. 1. 
 
 xiii. 9. 
 xiii. 7. 
 
 v. 2, 581 
 v. 4, 494 
 
 365, 310 
 
 4, 236, 257 
 
 v. 8, 150 
 
 v. 9. 150 
 
 135 
 
 MALACHI. 
 iii. 1. v. 3, 151 
 
 iii. 3, 4. v. 9, 150 
 
 iv. 2. v. 16, 150 
 
 v. 3, 221 
 MATTHEW, 
 ii. 1—11. 109 
 
 iii. 7. v. 2, 494 
 
 iii. 9. 220 
 
 iv. 1—11. 
 
 v. 16. 
 v. 3—12. 
 vii. 13, 14. 
 
 v. 3, 113 
 
 259, 260 
 370 
 
 ix. 12. 
 xi. 5. 
 xi. 19. 
 
 v. 1. 
 
 6, 377 
 186 
 126 
 6, 151 
 v. 6, 153 
 xi. 25—27. 195 
 
 xi. 28—30 253 
 
 xii. 20. 262 
 
 xii. 50. v. 6, 151, 153 
 xiii. 16, 17. 250 
 
 xiii. 45, 46. v. 3, 94 
 xiii. 49, 50. v. 7, 115 
 
 xiv. 25. 
 xvi. 18. 
 xvi. 24. 
 xvii. 4. 
 xvii. 27. 
 xviii. 20. 
 xix. 27. 
 xix. 28. 
 xxi. 9. 
 xxi. 15, 16. 
 xxii. 17 — 21. 
 xxii. 44. ^ 
 xxii. 37— 40. 
 
 12. 
 xxv. 31, 32. 
 
 6, 134 
 
 455 
 
 227 
 
 287 
 
 v. 6, 134 
 
 453, 454 
 
 336 
 
 v. 5—8, 387 
 
 422, 423, 684 
 
 564 
 
 493 
 237 
 v. 5, 574 
 v. 7, 151 
 v. 7, 153 
 v. 6. 380 
 
 xxv. 33. 
 xxv. 34, 41, 46. ' 646 
 v. 7, 8, 648 
 xxvi. 26—30. 509, 511 
 xxvi. 53. 115 
 
 xxvii. 29. v. 6, 661 
 
 xxvii. 35. 136 
 
 xxvii. 45. v. 4, 311 
 
 xxvii. 46. 
 xxvii. 51—53. 
 xxviii. 1--8. 
 xxviii. 18, 20. 
 xxviii. 19, 28. 
 
 MARX, 
 ii. 17. 
 
 524 
 
 244 
 
 501 
 
 iv. 33. v. 2, 151 
 
 v. 1—16. 186 
 
 ix. 24. v. 3, 236 
 
 x. 14. 503 
 x. 28. v. 3, 4, 336 
 
 xiv. 22—26. 509, 511 
 
 xv. 17. v. 6, 661 
 
 xv. 24—45. 136 
 
 xv. 33. v. 4, 31i 
 
 xv. 34. 524 
 
 xvi. 2—6. 421 
 
 xvi. 15—17 244 
 
 xvi. 15—18. 267 
 
 LUKE, 
 
 i. 26. 474 
 
 i. 30—33. 105 
 
 i. 46, 50, 54, 55. 107 
 i. 68, 69, 76—79. 496 
 
 ii. 10—14. 105 
 
 ii. 13. 474, Ho 
 
 ii. 25, 28, 36, 38. 109 
 
 ii. 27—32. 625, 522 
 
 iii. 4, 5. v. 4, 111 
 
 v. 4, 6. v. 6, 134 
 
 v. 31. 186 
 
 vi. 12. 113 
 
 vii. 47, 48. v. 3, 241 
 
 x. 21. 195 
 
 x. 21, 22. 194 
 
 x. 2*1. 250 
 
 xii. 16, 21. 43:1 
 
 xiii. 24. 223 
 xiv. 16, 17, 2]— 23. 520 
 
 xiv. 17, 22, 23. 521 
 
 xv. 7, 10. 312, 115 
 
 xv. 11—24. 307 
 
 xvi. 19—26. 630 
 
 xvi. 20, 22. 631 
 
 xvi. 22. v. 5, 114 
 
 xviii. 1. v. 5, 223 
 
 xviii. 7, 8. 13 
 
 xviii. 8. v. 5, 285 
 
 xviii. 10—14. 282 
 xviii. 28. v. 3, 4, 336 
 
 xix. 10. v. 4, 351 
 
 xix. 38, 40. 684 
 
 xxi. 28. v. 4, 645 
 
 xxii. 19, 20. 509, 511 
 
 xxii. 39, 41. 113 
 
 xxii. 43. 114, 115 
 
 xxii. 44. 524 
 
 xxiii. 33—47. 136 
 xxiii. 34. v. 5, 145, 530 
 
 xxiv. 1—8. 421 
 
 xxlv. 26. 121 
 
 JOHN, 
 
 i. 1, 3, 14. 103 
 i. 9. v. 5, 151, 153 
 
 i. 13. 219 
 
 i. 16. v. 1, 149 
 
 i. 17. 246 
 
 i. 29—32, 36. 496 
 
 i. 47. v. 3, 208 
 
 ii. 17. v. 2, 113 
 
 iii. 3—8. 2J9 
 
 iii. 14—16. 2ii9 
 
 iii. 15. 241 
 
 iii. 16. 196 
 
 iii. 16—18. 271 
 
 iii. 33. 264 
 
 iii. 34. v. 5, 457 
 
 iii. 36. 272 
 
 iv. 14. v. 4, 94 
 
 iv. 24. 318 
 
 v. 25. 248 
 
 v. 36. v. 2, 93 
 
 v. 39. v. 2, 94 
 
 vi. 31, 35, 39. 513 
 vi. 32, 33, 48—51. 
 
INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. 
 
 V. 4, 156 
 
 vi. 55. 122 
 
 vi. 66. v. 3, 189 
 
 vii. 18. v. 6, 162 
 
 viii. 56. v. 2, 273 
 
 X. 7, 9. v. 12, 150 
 
 X. 10. 32 
 
 x. 17, 18. v. 4, 135 
 
 x. 28, 29. 263 
 
 xii. 32. 269, 163 
 
 xiii. 15. 113 
 
 xiii. 15. v. 5, 151 
 
 xiii. 23, 25. 523 
 
 xiv. 2, 3. 514 
 
 xiv. 6. v. 11, 150 
 
 v. 5, 151, 153 
 
 xiv. 19. 513 
 
 xv. 1, 5. v. 6, 150 
 
 xvi. 14. v. 7, 163 
 
 xvi. 16. 514 
 
 xvii. 4. 121 
 v. 4. 226 
 
 xix. 2. v. 6, 661 
 
 xix. 30. 121 
 
 xix. 34. 136, 517 
 
 xx. 1. 421 
 
 xx. 20. 5L9 
 
 xx. 20, 27. v. 5, 529 
 
 xx. 28. v. 10, 151 
 
 ACTS, 
 
 i. 591 
 
 
 v. 15, 16, 7 
 124 
 
 i. 9. 
 
 i. 11. 
 
 126 
 
 ii. 1—11. 
 
 267 
 
 ii. 23—28. 
 
 123 
 
 ii 23—36. 
 
 136 
 
 ii 38. 
 
 501 
 
 ii 39. 
 
 v. 3, 4, 504 
 
 iii.22.v.2, 
 
 108, v. 4, 151 
 
 
 v. 3, 245 
 
 iv. 24—28. 
 
 146 
 
 iv. 32. 
 
 v. 7, 521 
 
 vii. 37. 
 
 v. 2, 108 
 
 viii. 4. 
 
 v. 5, 244 
 
 viii. 33. 
 
 v. 3, 103 
 
 xii. 7. 
 
 474 
 
 xiii. 26. 
 
 224 
 
 xiii. 46. 
 
 V. 2, 490 
 
 xiv. 15—17. 
 
 309 
 
 xvi. 14, 15, 
 
 33. 305 
 
 xvi. 31. 
 
 241 
 
 xvii. 30. 
 
 31 
 
 xx. 24. 
 
 375 
 
 xxvi. 28. 
 
 189 
 
 ROMANS. 
 
 i. 16. 248, 322, 527 
 
 i. 28. 
 
 V. 3, 4, 437 
 
 ii. 4. 
 
 309, 31 
 
 ii. 5. 
 
 v. 2, 21 
 
 iii. 10—18. 
 
 v. 4, 5V 182 
 
 iii. 19—22. 
 
 198 
 
 iii. 20. 
 
 241 
 
 iv. 6—8. 
 
 208, 206 
 V. 6, 7, 35 
 
 iv. 19, 20. 
 
 iv. 20, 21. 
 
 266 
 
 v. 6, 8. 
 
 157 
 
 v. 8. 
 
 196 
 
 V. 12—14. 
 
 183 
 
 v. 12—21. 
 
 178 
 
 vi. 1, 2, 6. 
 
 234 
 
 vi 3, 6. 
 
 502 
 
 vi. 9. 
 
 V. 5, 6, 136 
 
 vii. 8, 9, 14 
 
 , 24. 240 
 
 vii. 11. 
 
 185 
 
 vii. 15, 19. 
 viii. 14, 16. 
 
 231 223 
 
 325 
 
 viii. 28. 
 
 71 
 
 viii. 32. 
 
 531 
 
 viii. 33—39 
 
 276 
 
 viii. 56. 108 
 
 ix. 21—23, 20. 192 
 
 x. 4. 108 
 
 X. 18. V. 5, 244 
 
 xi. 2. 442 
 
 xi. 16, 17. 604 
 
 xi. 25, 26. 442 
 
 xii. 14. v. 6, 451 
 
 xiii. 1—7. 589 
 
 xiv. 17—19. 301 
 
 xv. 5. 113 
 
 v. 5, 51 
 xv. 8. 503 
 
 XV. 13. 270 
 
 xvi. 20. 281 
 
 v. 7, 413 
 I. CORINTHIANS, 
 i. 23, 24. 247, 518 
 
 i. 26—31. 193 
 
 i. 30. 234, 235 
 
 ii. 7. v. 3, 249 
 
 ii. 9, 10. 654 
 
 iii. 6, 7. 247 
 
 iii. 11. v. 13, 150 
 
 iv. 12. v. 6, 451 
 
 v. 7. 164 
 
 vi. 3. v. 5—8, 387 
 
 vi. 10, 11. 332 
 
 vii. 29. 611 
 
 ix. 27. 223 
 
 x. 4. v. 10, 150 
 
 x. 16, 17. 510 
 
 x. 31. v. 6, 161 
 
 x. 32. 301 
 
 xi. 1. v. 4, 337, 113 
 xi. 23—26. 509, 526 
 xiii. 1—3. 305 
 
 xiii. 2—7, 13. , 302 
 
 xiii. 10, 12. 412 
 
 xv. 3. 529 
 
 xv. 55—57. 621 
 
 II. CORINTHIANS, 
 i. 12. 285 
 
 i. 20. 265 
 
 ii. 11. 187 
 
 ii. Id. 247 
 
 iv. 17, 18. 275 
 
 v. 1, 5—8. 629 
 
 V. 7. 274 
 
 V. 5, 125 
 v. 3, 71 
 v. 14 196, 197, 515 
 
 v. 14, 15. 161, 215 
 
 V. 17. 221 
 
 v. 19. 155 
 
 ix. 15. 157, 33 
 
 x. 17. 193 
 
 xi. 2. 540 
 
 xi. 14. v. 3, 188 
 
 xi. 7, 9, 10. 258 
 
 xii. 9, 10. v. 4, 532 
 v. 6, 223 
 
 GALATIANS. 
 ii. 20. v. 5, 151 
 
 v. 5, 153 
 v. 5, 518 
 iii. 10, 11, 22. 241 
 
 iii. 13, 14. 530 
 
 iii 26. v. 1, 272 
 
 iv. 4. 256 
 
 iv. 5, 6. v. 9, 10, 161 
 iv. 6. 161 
 
 v. 2—6. 506 
 
 v. 14. v. 3, 237 
 
 v. 17. 231 
 
 V. 22, 23. 533 
 
 vi. 7, 8. 185 
 
 vi. 14. 515,269,527,228 
 
 EPHESIANS. 
 i. 3—6. 191 
 
 i. 7. 531 
 
 i. 13, 14. 325 
 
 i. 17—20. 324 
 
 ii. 1, 5. v. 2, 224 
 
 ii. 12. 433 
 
 ii. 13. 222 
 
 ii. 20. v. 13, 150 
 
 iii. 9, 10. 103 
 
 iii 16—21. 430 
 
 iv. 8 130 
 
 iv. 15. v 7, 150 
 
 iv. 17—19 183 
 
 iv 30—32. 300 
 
 v. 23. v. 7, 150 
 
 v. 25. 529 
 
 v. 27. 346 
 
 vi. 16. v. 2, 375 
 
 PHILIPPIANS. 
 
 i. 23. 633 
 
 ii. 2. 300 
 
 ii. 6— «. 103 
 
 ii. 6. v. 5, 102 
 
 ii. 7, 8. 215 
 
 ii. 9—11. 661 
 
 iii. 7—9. 201 
 
 iv. 8. 310, 326 
 
 COLOSSIANS. 
 
 i. 9—13. 324 
 
 i. 14. 531 
 
 i. 16. 103 
 
 i. 20. 164 
 
 ii. 9. v 14, 150 
 
 ii. 12. 502 
 
 ii. 14, 15. 334, 685 
 
 ii. 15. 856 
 
 iii. 3. 372 
 
 iii. 4. 642 
 
 iii. 5. 223 
 
 iii. 16. 99 
 I. THESSALONIANS. 
 
 iv. 13—17. 643 
 
 iv. 16. v. 8, 115 
 
 v. 10. 529 
 
 I. TIMOTHY. 
 
 i. 11. 249 
 
 i. 13. v. 3, 4, 521 
 
 ii. 1—3. 589 
 
 ii. 5. 401 
 
 v. 6, 151 
 
 v. 6, 153 
 
 iii. 15. 453 
 
 iii. 16. 155 
 
 v. 6, 103 
 
 vi. 16. v. 2, 44 
 
 II. TIMOTHY. 
 
 i. 9, 10. 226 
 
 i. 12. 322, 375 
 
 ii. 1. v. 4, 532 
 
 iii. 5. 189 
 
 iii. 15, 16. 92 
 
 iii. 16, 17. 93 
 
 iv. 6-8, 18. 339 
 
 iv. 7, 8. 628 
 
 TITUS, 
 
 i. 2. 176 
 
 ii. 10—13. 230 
 
 ii. 13. v. 6, 514 
 
 ii. 3—7. 225 
 
 HEBREWS, 
 
 i. 1, 2. 92 
 
 i. 3. v. 3, 151 
 
 i. 5. v. 4, 102 
 
 i. 6. 106 
 
 i. 7. 115, 114 
 
 i. 10—12. 619 
 i. 14. 114, 115, 474 
 
 ii. 5—9* 190, 134 
 
 ii. 9. 121 
 
 ii. 10. v. 11, 151 
 
 ii. 14—18 215 
 
 246 
 
 426, 427 
 
 185 
 
 3, 427 
 262 
 
 iii. 3, 5, 6. 
 iii. 7—11. 
 iii. 13. 
 iv. 2. 
 iv. 7. 
 iv. 15, 16. 
 
 V. 7. 262 
 
 v. 12—14. 428 
 
 vi. 11, 12. 337 
 
 vi. 17—19. 176 
 
 vii. 22. v. 7, 151 
 
 vii. 23—27. 144 
 vii. 1,3,21,23—25. 494 
 
 vii. 25. v. 2, 149 
 
 ix. 7, 12, 24, 25. 144 
 
 ix. 11, &c. v. 8, 151 
 
 ix. 14, 26. 512 
 
 ix. 26. 162, lo3 
 
 ix. 27. 615 
 
 x. 1. 108 
 
 x. 1—12. 145 
 
 x. 4—9. 162, 163 
 
 x. 12. v. 8, 151 
 
 x. 19, 20. 401 
 
 x. 28. 246 
 
 xi. 1, 3, 8, 10. 273 
 
 xii. 1—4. 337 
 
 xii. 2. 269 
 v. 5, 226 
 
 xii. 15. v. 6, 182 
 
 xii. 18—23. 462 
 
 xii. 24. 164 
 
 xii. 29. 16 
 
 xiii. 7, 8. 619 
 
 xiii. 10, 15. v. 6, 423 
 
 JAMES, 
 
 i. 17. v. 5, 44 
 
 i. 26. v. 5, 223 
 
 ii. 10. 241 
 
 ii. 17—20, 26. 268 
 
 iv. 7. 188 
 
 iv. 14. 611 
 
 I. PETER, 
 
 i. 3—5. 125 
 
 i. 7. v. 9, 150 
 
 i. 8. 298, 270 
 
 i. 11. 121 
 
 i. 18, 19. 512 
 
 ii. 2. 161 
 
 ii. 4, 6. 455 
 
 ii. 21. v. 5, 151 
 
 ii. 21, 22. 113 
 
 ii. 24. 163, 162 
 
 iii. 18. 335 
 
 v. 8. 188 
 
 II. PETER, 
 
 i. 19. 93 
 
 iii. 5—15. 68 
 
 iii. 7—14. 435 
 
 I. JOHN, 
 
 i. 7. 209 
 
 ii. 1. v. 9, 151 
 
 ii. 16. 431 
 
 ii. 19. 189 
 
 ii. 20, 27. v. 4, 166 
 
 iii. 1, 3. 161 
 
 iii. 5. 163 
 
 iii. 8. v. 5, 226 
 
 v. 4, 5. 431 
 
 v. 6, 8. 517 
 
 JUDE. 
 
 6. 196, 197 
 
 24, 25. 214 
 
 REVELATION, 
 
 i. 5—7. 152, 53d 
 
 i. 10. 422, 423 
 
 ii. 7. 516 
 
 ii. 26, 27. 387 
 
 ii. 28. V. 5, 522 
 
 iii. 21. ▼. 6-8, 387 
 
Xil 
 
 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 iv. 4, 10, 11. 
 
 659 
 
 
 v. 4, 153 
 
 xiv. 13. 
 
 623 
 
 v. 5—11. 
 
 v. 4, 151 
 
 
 v. 5, 563 
 
 xv. 3. 
 
 156, 479 
 
 
 v. 4, 153 
 
 vii. 9, 15. 
 
 v. 3, 532 
 
 xv. 3, 4. 
 
 v. 10, 151 
 
 v. 6—9. 
 
 159 
 
 vii. 13—17. 
 
 656, 657 
 
 xvi. 19. 
 
 479 
 
 v. 6, 8—12. 
 
 155 
 
 vii. 16, 17. 
 
 497 
 
 xvii. 6. 
 
 479 
 
 v. 11—13. 
 
 154 
 
 xi. 15. 
 
 644 
 
 xviii. 20, 
 
 21. 291 
 
 v. 12. 
 
 158 
 
 xii. 11. 
 
 337 
 
 xix. 13. 
 
 v. 3, 153 
 
 vi. 2. 
 
 v. 1, 151 
 
 xii. 7—12. 
 
 480 
 
 xix. 16. 
 
 v. 3, 151 
 
 vi. 14—17. V 
 
 4, 5, 210 
 
 xii. 12. 
 
 188 
 
 
 v. 3, 153 
 
 vi 15,16 
 
 v.4,151 
 
 xiv. 10, 11. 
 
 646 
 
 
 
 ENLARGED 
 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 xx. 15. v. 4, 5, 36S 
 
 xxi. 2—4. 497 
 
 xxi. 5 — 3. 648 
 
 xxi. 27. 654 
 
 xxii. 1, 2, 14. 528 
 xxii. 2. v. 4, 150 
 
 xxii. 2, 14. 516 
 
 xxii. 16. v. 4, 15, 150 
 
 xxii. 20 152 
 
 JV*. B. — Turn to the particular article you want, as in a Dictionary or Concordance, but look not under 
 Christ for atonement or redemption, but at tlie very words themselves, and so in every instance 
 
 If you find not the term you seek, look for another of similar import, such as conversion and regener- 
 ation. 
 
 The figures refer to the numbers of the Hymns and of the Pages, which always answer to each other. 
 
 AAROJV and Christ, 144, 145. Moses and Josh- 
 ua, 448. 
 
 Abba, Father, 161 v. 5, 6. 
 
 Abel and Christ, 164. 
 
 Abounding, iniquity, 573, 574. grace, 209, 202, 
 191, 176. 
 
 Abraham, stones made children of, 220. 
 
 Abraham's call, 274 v. 4. faith and obedience, 
 273 v 3, 4. blessing on the Gentiles, 503, 504, 
 506. offering his son, 274. 
 
 Absence, from God, deprecated, 376. forever in- 
 tolerable, 372, 646. and presence of God and 
 Christ, 372. from public worship painful, 278. 
 
 Absent Saviour, gone to prepare a place for his 
 people, 514. love to the, 298. memorial of the, 
 509, 514. 
 
 Access to the throne of grace by a Mediator, 401. 
 
 Adam, corrupt nature from, 181, 222. sovereign 
 of the creatures|^>8 v. 9. first and second, 177. 
 their dominion. 190 
 
 Adoption, 161. and election, 191. 
 
 Adoration, 479. See Worship. 
 
 Advice to youth, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569. 
 
 Advocacy of Christ, 142, 143. 
 
 Advocate, Christ an, 151 v. 9, 153 v. 9. 
 
 Affections, inconstant, 356. unsanctified, 428. 
 spiritual, described, 285. desired, 388, 221. 
 
 Afflicted, Christ's compassion to them, 262, 369 
 v. 3. 
 
 Afflictions, of the church, 463 — 469. corporal and 
 mental, 319. courage in them, 350. difference 
 between those of saints and sinners, 383. hope 
 in them, 357, 279, 280. light and short, 275 v. 
 4. heavy and overwhelming, 280, 595, 349. 
 instructions by them, 383, 598. moderated, 211. 
 profit by, and support under them, 597. with- 
 out rejection, 174. resignation to them, 596, 
 313, 283 removed by prayer, 484, 361. regu- 
 lated by providence, 67. sanctified, 383, 598. 
 submission to them, 315, 71, 596, 313, 283. sup- 
 port, trust, and comfort under them, 67, 369, 
 375. trying our graces, 52, 341. 
 
 Aged, saints, flourishing, 459. prayer and song, 
 572. reflection and hope, 571. sinner, at 
 death and judgment, 567. 
 
 Ml in all, God, 169, 170, 394. 
 
 All-seeing God, 40, 41. 
 
 AU-sufficiency of Christ, 276. of God, 1, 2, 42. 
 of grace in duty and suffering, 258, 42. di- 
 vine, our bliss, 331 v. 5. 
 
 Almost Christian, 189. 
 
 4Zow, or liberality. 291, 996 
 
 Ambition of the world, 431. deprecated, 283. 
 
 Amen, 442 v. 6, 490 v. 8, 628 v. 6, 640 v. 4. 
 
 America, prayer for it, 581. praise to God fot 
 il, 579, 587. prosperity and happiness of it ( 
 581, 582, 560. 
 
 Anchor, hope an, 176 v. 3. 
 
 Angel of the covenant, Christ, 153 v. 3, 154 v. 3 
 
 Angels, (bad,) their fall, 184. ministry of, 474 
 punished, and man saved, 196, 197. van 
 quished and miserable, 86 v. 6, 7. (good,) 
 guardian, 602, 484 v. 5, 474. happy at the 
 conversion of sinners, 115 v. 6. subject to 
 Christ, 157 v. 4, 114 v. 4. 
 
 Anger and love of God, 36, 81, 5, 6, 41, 62, 16, 
 
 Anger. See Wrath, Vengeance, Hell. 
 
 Ansicer to the Church's prayers, 578. See Prayer. 
 
 Antichrist, his ruin, 478, 479, 481. 
 
 Anticipation of death and glory, 385, 386, 572 
 v. 4, 7, 8. 
 
 Apollos, nothing without God, 247 v. 4. 
 
 Apostate, perishing, 189. 
 
 Apostles, commissioned, 244. 
 
 Apparel, spiritual, 202 v. 6, 7, 252. 
 
 Appeal to God, against persecutors, 342. con- 
 cerning our sincerity, 319, 320. our humility, 
 283. 
 
 Ark, placed in Zion, 453. 
 
 Arm of the Lord, made bare, 250 v. 6. Church, 
 sealed on Christ, 546 v. 3. 
 
 Arms of everlasting love, 217 v. 3. 
 
 Armour of the gospel, 339, 406 v. 4 
 
 Ascension of Christ, 124, 127—130 
 
 Ashamed, not, of Christ, or his gospel, 322, 527 
 
 Astonishing love and grace, 161, 232. 
 
 Assistance, gracious, in duty, 42. in the spirit- 
 ual warfare, 340, 212, 217. against sin and 
 Satan, 42. 
 
 Assurance, of interest, 322, 286. of heaven, 628, 
 375. of the love of Christ, 276, 286. desired, 
 324, 265 v. 8, 646 v. 6—8, 45 v. 10, 7 v. 6. 
 
 Atheism, practical, 3, 182, 574, 575. punished, 
 573. 
 
 Atonement of Christ, 162, 152, 270.. 
 
 Attributes of God, 38—52. 
 
 Authority of magistrates from God, 591. 
 
 Avenger, God ah, of his saints, 13. 
 
 Awakened sinner, 240. 
 
 BABES, new-born, described, 161. 
 Babylon ruin of it predicted, 478. falling, 479. 
 fallen. 4Pi. 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS- 
 
 Backsliders, in distress and desertion, 353. re- 
 stored, 3(54. pardoned, 203, 441, 204. 
 
 Backslidings and returns, 35G. 
 
 Banquet of love, 530, 520. 
 
 Baptism, and circumcision, 501 — 508. the com- 
 mission, 501. and circumcision, 507. believ- 
 ers buried with Christ in, 502. of infants, 505, 
 507. children devoted to God in, 505, 504. 
 preaching, and the Lord's supper, 503. 
 
 Beatific vision longed for, 662, 412, 659. 
 
 Beatitudes, 370. 
 
 Believe and be saved, 271. 
 
 Believer described, 161. baptized, 501, 502. 
 death and burial of a, 631. 
 
 Beauty of Christ, 543, 492: of Christ's righteous- 
 ness, 202. of the church, 541, 456, 457 v. 5, 
 7. of gospel ministers, 249. of holiness, 257. 
 of saints, 456, 458. 
 
 Birth does not convey grace, 220. first and 
 second, 219. of Christ, 105, 103, 148, 107. 
 miracles at the, 109. 
 
 Blasphemy, complained of, 574, 575. 
 
 Blessed, the, described, 370, 208, 377, 378, 380. 
 dead in the Lord, 623. 
 
 Blessedness, of gospel times, 250. of heaven, 
 
 655, 667, 657, 159. only in God and Christ. 
 169, 170, 372. 
 
 Blessing of Abraham on the Gentiles, 503, 504, 
 
 506. of God on business, 393. 
 Blessings, of the gospel, 141, 496. of a family, 
 
 395, 396. of the country, 558, 559, 561. of a 
 
 nation, 580. of the spring, 558. 
 Blood of Abel, 164. 
 Blood of Christ, cleansing, 232, 270, 308, 257, 236 
 
 v. 4, 6, 179 v. 5, 6, 117. seal of the New 
 
 Testament, 511. and flesh our food, 525, 526. 
 
 spirit and water, 517. 
 Boasting, excluded, 193, 291. in Christ, 515, 527. 
 Book, of nature and scripture, 95, 96, 98. of 
 
 God's decrees, 7. of life, 369, 7 v. 6. 
 Branch of promise, Christ the, 463 v. 9, 51, 496 
 
 v. 2. 
 Brazen serpent, 269. 
 Bread, strengthening, 62 v. 12. of life, Christ 
 
 the, 513, 144 v. 3. 
 Breathing after comfort and deliverance, 359. 
 
 after holiness, 233. 
 Broad and narrow way, 189 v. 1. 
 Brother, Christ a, 219 v. 6. 220 v. 6. 
 Brotherly love, 299. reproof, 551 v. 3, 4. 
 Burial of a saint, 631. with Christ in baptism, 
 
 502. 
 Business, of life blessed, 393. of glorified saints, 
 
 656, 657, 159. 
 
 CESAR'S dues, 589 v. 5. 
 
 Call of the gospel, 252—255. accepted, 520. 
 
 Calvary, 512 v. 5. See Cross. 
 
 Canaan, Israel led to it, 449. lost through un- 
 belief, 427. and heaven, 626, 448, 436 v. 4, 5, 7. 
 
 Captain of salvation, 151 v. 11, 153 v. 11. 
 
 Care of God over his saints, 484. 
 
 Cares welcomed, 375 v. 3. 
 
 Carnal, mind, enmity, 177. joys parted with, 
 331, 332. reason humbled, 194, 195. 
 
 Cause, our, left with God, 67 v. 3, 4. 
 
 Ceremonies, mere external, vain, 301. 
 
 Change produced by the gospel, 248. 
 
 Characters of Christ, 150—153. of true Chris- 
 tians, 161. 
 
 Charity, and love, 300, 302. and uncharitable- 
 ness, 301. . to the poor, 291, 292 v. 1, 2. bless- 
 ing attending, 293, 295. and justice, 451. mix- 
 ed with imprecations, 467. 
 
 Chastisement, 438, 439. See Afflictions. 
 
 Chastity, 232, 654. 
 
 Children, (infants,) in the covenant of grace, 503, 
 S04. devoted to God, 504, 505, 507. instruct- 
 ed, 82, 565. praising God, 564. made bless- 
 ings, 393, 394. 
 
 2 
 
 Children of God, (Christians,) 161. their char- 
 acters, 161. their privileges desired, 161 v. 7 
 
 Christ, 102, 160. and Aaron, 144. and Abel, 
 162. the second Adam, 178, 190. his all-suf- 
 ficiency, 132. his ascension, 127, 130, 494. 
 the beloved, described, 543. his characters, 
 150. the church's foundation, 455. his com- 
 ing, the signs of it, 574. his commission gra- 
 cious, 271, 32, 33. his condescension and glori- 
 fication, 134. covenant made with him, 173. 
 first and second coming, or his incarnation, 
 kingdom, and judgment, 106, 111, 645. the 
 Creator, 619. crucified, esteemed foolishness, 
 225. the true David, 303, 173. his death and 
 resurrection, 119, 120, 123, 138, 139. his etei 
 nity, 619. exalted to the kingdom, 146, 134, 
 137, 489, 490, 493, 494. our example, 304. . 
 faith in his blood, 308. God and man, 173. 
 his Godhead, 619. power and wisdom of God, 
 518. the Desire of all nations, 107 v. 6. his 
 glory and grace, 104. glory in heaven, 661. 
 our Hope, 362, 364, 308. human and divine 
 nature, 20, 103, 148, 684. incarnation and do- 
 minion, 134. incarnation and sacrifice, 162. 
 the King, and the church his spouse, 456, 457. 
 his kingdom among the Gentiles, 660, 489, 490, 
 458, 457, 453. his love to enemies, 303, 304. 
 his majesty, 213, 141. his mediatorial king- 
 dom, 140, 493 — 495. names and titles, 151 — 
 153. his obedience and death, 229. his offi- 
 ces, 149. his personal glories and govern- 
 ment, 491. praised by children, 564. Prophet, 
 Priest, and King, 149, 493 — 495. his res- 
 urrection on the Lord's day, 422, 423. sent 
 by the Father, 32, 33, 271. our Strength and 
 Righteousness, 200. his sufferings and king- 
 dom, 119, 127, 138, 139. his sufferings for our 
 salvation, 118. his titles, 148, 151—153. his 
 zeal and reproaches, 116. ' 
 
 See other articles concer?ting Christ under their 
 respective terms. 
 
 Christian life, 327—376. 
 
 Christian, almost one, 189. character of a true, 
 161. church made of Jews and Gentiles, 458. 
 qualifications of one, 450 — 452. religion, its ex- 
 cellence^ 245. virtues, 223. weak, not to be 
 despised, 301. 
 
 Church, Jewish and Christian, 436—500. beau- 
 ty of it, 456, 457, 460, 461, 398, 541. birth- 
 place of saints, 458. built on Jesus Christ, 
 
 455. her complaints avenged, 481. delight 
 and safety in it, 407. destruction of ene- 
 mies proceeds from thence, 588. espousals 
 to Christ, 540. gathered and settled, 453, 454. 
 of the Gentiles, 457 v. 1, 5, 6, 129. Gad 
 fights for her, 476, 573, 577. God's presence 
 there, 453, 454, 404, 405. God's special de- 
 light, 458, 453, 454. God's garden, 459.— en- 
 closed, 542. going to it, 398, 399. its hap- 
 piness, 473. the house, and care of God, 479, 
 471. Jews and Gentiles, united in it, 458. 
 increase of it, 581. prayer of the, in distress, 
 466. persecuted, 464, 466. restored by pray- 
 er, 363, 488, 361. its safety in troubles and 
 in desolations, 471—473, 475. the safety and 
 honour of a nation, 460. the spouse of Christ, 
 
 456. in the wilderness, 546, 463 v. 1, 2. its 
 worship and order, 461. wrath against ene- 
 mies proceeds thence, 588. 
 
 Church meetings, 482 — 489. members character- 
 ized, 450—452. 
 
 Circumcision, and baptism, 501—508. abolish- 
 ed, 506. and baptism, 505, 507. 
 
 Citizen of Zion, 450, 451. 
 
 Cleansing blood of Christ, 236, 232, 210, 308. 
 
 Clothing 3 , spiritual, 202, 252, 651. 
 
 Cloud of witnesses, 337. 
 
 Cloudy pillar, 436, 438. 
 
 Colonies planted, 582. 
 
 Comfort, from the covenant with Christ, ITS 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 from the gospel, 245. from the hope of heav- 
 en, 375. holiness and pardon, 362, 206, 233, 359. 
 of life blessed, 393. and pardon, 203, 204. 
 under sorrows of body and mind, 369, 375. 
 from the divine presence, 373. from the prom- 
 ises and faithfulness of God, 175, 266. re- 
 stored, 286. and support in God, 122, 343, 
 344. from ancient providences, 446, 349. 
 
 Commission, of Christ, 32, 33, 271. of the apos- 
 tles, 244. 
 
 Communion, with Christ and saints, 510, 487, 
 492. between Christ and his church, 534 — 
 539. between saints in heaven and on earth, 
 462. with Christ desired, 171. 
 
 Company of saints the best, 239, 487. 
 
 Compassion, of God, 4, 16, 37, 18, 19. of a dy- 
 ing Saviour, 512, 530. of Christ to the af- 
 flicted and tempted, 262 k 
 
 Complaint, of absence from public worship, 278. 
 of the church, 463—469. of deceit and flat- 
 tery, 574, 575. of desertion, 357, 354. of 
 vain discourse, 575= of dulness, 351, 323. of 
 a hard heart, 352. of indwelling sin, 240, 354. 
 of ingratitude, 309, 554. of pride, atheism, 
 oppression, &x. 573, 575. of sickness, 600. 
 of sloth and negligence, 323, 35] . of quar- 
 relsome neighbours, 345. of temptation, 354, 
 355. of heavy afflictions in mind and body, 
 349. general, 595. 
 
 Condemnation, by the law, 240, 198. none to be- 
 lievers, 276. 
 
 Condescension, of God to our affairs, 6. to our 
 worship, 5, 261. of Christ, 134, 109. 
 
 Confession, of our povertv, 239. of sin, repent- 
 ance, and pardon, 205^-208, 179, 2, 180, 327, 
 360, '203, 204, 349. 
 
 Confidence, in God, 284, 276. under trials and 
 afflictions, 67. 
 
 Conqueror, Christ a, 529, 685, 151, 153, 622. 
 
 CongMerors, believers, 340, 621,276 v. 4,5,648 v. 4. 
 
 Conscience, secure and awakened, 240. tender, 
 277. the pleasures of a good one, 285. its guilt 
 relieved, 207, 360, 179, 180, 308, 364, 203, 204. 
 
 Constancy, in the gospel, 228. See Courage. 
 
 Contention, complained of, 345. and love, 300. 
 
 Contentment, cherished, 283. and love, 300. 
 
 Converse with God, 417, 418, 389. 
 
 Conversion, its nature and author, 219, 232. ef- 
 fected by divine power, 493, 494. the difficulty 
 of it, 223. delayed, 609, 567—569. the won- 
 der of earth, 482. the joy of heaven, 312. 
 praise for it, 183 v. 4. earnestly desired, 221, 
 181 v. 4, 5. on the ascension of Christ, 493 — 
 495. of Jews and Gentiles, 458, 487, 660. 
 
 Conviction of sin, by the law, 240, 198. by the 
 cross of Christ, 334, 365. 
 
 Cornsr-stone, an emblem of Christ, 150 v. 13. 
 
 Coronation of Christ, 540. 
 
 Correction, 177, 181, 222. See Affliction. 
 
 Corrupt nature from Adam, 573, 575. 
 
 Corruption of manners general. See Depravity. 
 
 Counsel to young persons, 565. and support from 
 God, 344, 98, 100. 
 
 Counsellor, Christ, 148 v. 2, 153 v. 5. 
 
 Counsels of peace between the Father and Christ, 
 494 v. 4. 
 
 Courage, Christian, called up, 338. in tempta- 
 tion and trouble, 375. in duty and sufferings, 
 258, 338, 339. in death, 641, 385, 380, 276, 
 572. in persecution, 341, 270, 228. 
 
 Covenant, of works cannot save, 198. with 
 Abraham, 503, 506, 507. of grace made with 
 Christ, our comfort, 173. children therein, 
 503, 504. unchangeable, 218, 442. its prom- 
 ises, 257. sealed and sworn, 176, 511. hope 
 in it under temptation, 176. 
 
 Covetousness, 433, 431. 
 
 Cowardly souls perishing, 189 v. 3. 
 
 Creation and providence, 58 — 82. of the world, 
 M. new, 221, 219. old and new, 221, 219. 
 
 called upon to praise God, 88. and preserva- 
 tion, 68. and providence, 60, 61, 62, 444, 445 
 Creatures, their love dangerous, 329. no trust- 
 ing them, 2, 1, 321, 18, 19, 232. God far above 
 them, 25. their vanity, 432. vain, and God 
 all-sufficient, 2, 1. praising God, 88, 89. 
 Creature-streams low, and springs of life high, 3 
 
 v, 7, 8. 
 Cross of Christ, our glory, 527. benefit of it, 
 531. salvation in it, 228. repentance flowing 
 from it, 310. crucifixion to the world by it, 515 
 Crown of righteousness, 628. 
 Crucifixion of sin, 223, 230, 189. to the world, 515 
 Crucifying Christ afresh, 334. 
 Curse of the first transgression, 256. removed 
 by Christ, 270. turned into a blessing, 117 v. 3, 4. 
 
 Custom in sin, 183. 
 
 Cyrus, 584 v. 7. 
 
 DAILY devotion, 390, 40, 41, 319. 
 
 Danger, of our earthly pilgrimage, 371. of neg- 
 lect, 609, 255. of love to the creatures, 329. 
 of pride, 194. of death and hell, 615. 
 
 Darkness, light in it from Christ's presence, 373, 
 169 v. 4. of providence, 71. of earth and 
 light of heaven, 371 v. 6. 
 
 Darts, Satan's fiery, 375, 355. 
 
 David, a type of Christ, 303, 173. Christ greater 
 than, 173, 15 v. 3. 
 
 Day, of grace and duty, 609. of life will end, 
 617. of humiliation in war, 576. of thanks- 
 giving, 579. of judgment, 583, 585. everlast- 
 ing one, 644, 652, 371 v. 6. 
 
 Dead, raised by the gospel, 248. to sin by the 
 cross of Christ, 334. in the Lord blessed", 623 
 
 Death of Christ, an act of submission, yet vol- 
 untary, 135. caused by sin, 335. and suffer- 
 ings of Christ, 120, 229. and resurrection of 
 Christ, 123, 119. grace and glory by it, 531. 
 of men and afflictions under providence, 67. 
 of saints and sinners, 385, 386, 381, 636. of 
 a saint, 623, 631. of a sinner, 630, 620. of 
 an aged sinner, 567. of a rich sinner, 433, 
 636. sometimes sudden, 615. anticipated with 
 pleasure, 572 v. 4, 7, 8. sting of it gone, 
 621, 281 v. 7. deliverance from it, 605. and 
 pride, 637. fear of it groundless, 627. desira- 
 ble, 625, 633. dreadful or delightful, 620. 
 overcome by faith, 621, 622. triumphed over 
 in view of the resurrection, 548, 642, 643. 
 preparation for, 628, 634. courage in it, 641, 
 386, 167. the effect of sin, 570. God's 
 presence in it, 624, 376. terrible to the un- 
 converted, 567. made easy by the sight of 
 Christ, 533, 522. by a sight of heaven, 431, 
 626. and eternity, 632, 622. and immediate 
 glory, 629, 633. meditation on it, 633. and 
 the resurrection, 638, 642, 643, 666, 640. 
 
 Deceit and flattery, 574, 575. 
 
 Deceitf ulness, of sin, 185. of worldly joys, 332. 
 
 Decrees of God, 192—195, 7. revealed by 
 Christ, 155. not to be vainly pried into, 7 v. 5 
 
 Dedication of ourselves to God, 336. of soul to 
 Christ, 511, 215 v. 5, 6. of children, 504, 
 505, 507. 
 
 Defence, in God, 64, 65. from sin and Satan, 
 281. and salvation in God, 284, 375, 368. 
 
 Deity of Christ, 102, 103, 148, 254, 684. 
 
 Delay, of conversion, 609, 567, 568, 569, 351, 614. 
 God will not, 595 v. 11. 
 
 Delaying sinners warned, 427. 
 
 Delight in the church, and safety, 407, 460, 461, 
 402—405. in the whole of duty, 336. in God, 
 297, 404, 284, 278, 279, 416—418, 168, 
 402—405. in converse with Christ, 171, 172. 
 in the law of God, 99, 101, 598. in ordinan- 
 ces, 171, 172, 419, 404. 
 
 Deliverance, begun and perfected, 363. from 
 despair, 366, 203, 204, 281. from deep distress, 
 484, 485, 367. from death, 605, 608. national, 
 579, 587. from oppression and falsehood, 346. 
 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 from persecution, 469, 343. by prayer, 484, 
 367, 363, 4«3. seasonable, 314. from ship- 
 wreck, 69. from slander, 347. from spiritual 
 enemies, 217, 473, 375, 281. surprising, 483. 
 from temptation, 281, 600, 355, 366. from a 
 tumult, 348. 
 
 Deny thyself, 223, 189 v. 2, 230 v. 3. 
 
 Departure from God lamented, 356. 
 
 Dependence. See Faith. 
 
 Depravity, of nature, 177, 181, 222. of manners, 
 573—575. 
 
 Desertion, and distress of soul, 357, 353, 360, 
 349. and temptation complained of, 354. and 
 hope, 278. 
 
 Desire, of Christ's presence, 372. of comfort 
 and deliverance, 359. of knowledge, 290. of 
 holiness, 233. of quickening grace, 358. of 
 the spirit of adoption, 161, 161 v. 9, 10. 
 
 Desolations, the church's safety in them, 475. 
 
 Despair, of the humble, unreasonable, 209. and 
 hope in death, 385, 637. deliverance from it, 
 3:6, 203, 204, 281. and presumption, 187, 
 18S, 240. 
 
 Devices of Satan, 188, 187. 
 
 Devil, his various temptations, 187, 188. his fiery 
 darts, 375 v. 2, 355 v. 3. his enmity to Christ, 
 256. vanquished by Christ, 480, 685. 
 
 Devotion, dailv, 390, 400, 551. fervent, desired, 
 323. sacred, 389. sick bed, 596, 599. See 
 Morning, Evening, Lord's day. 
 
 Difficulty of religion, or subduing passions, 223. 
 
 Diligence, Christian, 338. 
 
 Direction, and pardon, 328. and defence prayed 
 for, 413 v. 5 — 8. and hope, 279. and sun- 
 plies, 344. See Knowledge. 
 
 Disease of sin, 186. 
 
 Dissolution of the world, 68. 
 
 Distance from God loved, 222 v. 4. 
 
 Distemper of the soul, 186. 
 
 Distinguishing love and grace, 192 — 197. ad- 
 mired, 521. 
 
 Distress, what to be done in it, 460 v. 7. of 
 soul, or backsliding and desertion, 353. re- 
 lieved, 364, 203, 204. 
 
 Divine, nature, of Christ, 102. and human, 103, 
 148,- 254, 684. 
 
 Doctrines, and blessings of Scripture, 191 — 229. 
 
 Dominion, of God, eternal, 8. over the sea, 12. 
 of man over the creatures, 54. 
 
 Door, Christ compared to a, 150 v. 12. 
 
 Doubts and fears of Christians discouraged, 209. 
 censured, 288, 471, 266 v. 5. suppressed, 281, 
 605, 636, 42. removal of them desired, 325, 
 327 v. 5. removed, 286. 
 
 Drunkard and glutton, 440. 
 
 Dulness, spiritual, 351. 
 
 Duties of religion, 230. assistance in them, 42. 
 constancy in, 547 v. 2, 3. to God and man, 
 451, 452, 237, 238. delightful, 336 v. 3, 4. 
 hindered by sin, 655 v. 1. help in them de- 
 sired, 547 v. 3, 6. not meritorious, 198. and 
 delights of heaven, 655. 
 
 Dwelling with God, on earth, 452. in heaven, 128. 
 
 EARNEST of the Spirit, 629 v. 3. 325 v. 4. 
 
 Earth, no rest on it, 432. 
 
 Earthly joys forsaken, 331, 332. 
 
 Eartliiy mindedness lamented, 388 
 
 Education, relidous, 565, 82. 
 
 Effects of Christ's death, 155. 
 
 Effusion of the Spirit, 267. 
 
 Egypt's plagues, 436. 
 
 Election, in Christ, 191. sovereign and free, 192, 
 194, 195. excludes boasting, 193. 
 
 Employment of saints in heaven, 655. 
 
 End of the righteous and wicked, 386, 81, 377. 
 of self-righteousness, 199. of the world, 68, 
 435. of life to be kept in view, 617. 
 
 Enemies, of the church disappointed, 587. de- 
 stroyed, 574, 575, 460. 588. national, dismayed 
 and destroyed, 584, ' prayed for, 467. 303, 9ft 
 
 salvation from spiritual, 217. triumphed over by 
 Christ, 477, 478. and by Christians, 472 v. 6, 7 
 
 Enemy, death the last, 621 v. 3. 
 
 Enjoyment of Christ, 171, 172. 
 
 Enlargement, desired, 358. granted, 362. 
 
 Enmity, between Christ and Satan, 256. of tltf 
 carnal mind, 177. 
 
 Envy, and unbelief cured. 382, 637, 638. and 
 love, 300. 
 
 Equity and wisdom of providence, 74. 
 
 Espousals of the church to Christ. 540. 
 
 Establishment and grace, 217 
 
 Eternal Son of God, 151 v. 2, 152 v. 2. 
 
 Eternity, of God. 14. of his dominion, 8 and 
 death, 632. succeeding this life. 615. 
 
 Evening and morning hymns, 547 — 557. 
 
 Evidence, of grace, or self-examination, 391. of 
 sincerity, 3 J 9, 320, 415. 
 
 Evil, times, 574, 575. neighbours, 345. magis- 
 trates, 384, 593, 594. 
 
 Exaltation of Christ to the kingdom, 127, 137— 
 139, 119, 489, 493—495. 
 
 Examination, or evidences of grace, 39 L, 319. 
 
 Example, of Christ, 113, 304, 151 v. 5, 153 v. 5. 
 of saints, 337. 
 
 Excellence, of the Christian religion, 245. of 
 Christ's righteousness, 202. 
 
 Exhortations to peace and holiness, 338. 
 
 Extent of duty and zeal, 336 v. 3, 4. 
 
 FACE, of Christ, 372 v. 3, 171 v. 4, 172 v. 1 
 of Jmmanuel, 155 v. 4. of God seen at a 
 distance, 659 v. 2. of God in iieaven, 288 v. 6. 
 
 Faith, 268—276. believe and be saved, 271. 
 and prayer of persecuted saints, 467. and as- 
 surance, 322. in the blood of Christ, 206, 179, 
 308. in divine grace and power, 321, 203, 204. 
 in things unseen, 273, 274. and sight, 629, 71, 
 412. and reason, 261, 71. and repentance, 272. 
 and obedience, 273, 268. and unbelief, 271, 
 272. assisted by sense, 508. strong, when 
 sense despairs, 35 v. 6, 7. strong, desired, 
 266 v. 6. overcoming, enjoyed, 622, 276. weak, 
 lamented, 266 v. 5, 236 v. 3. in Christ, our 
 Sacrifice, 270. for pardon and sanetification, 
 236. and knowledge of him, 322. joy of it, and 
 love, 275, 298. triumphing in Christ, 276. 
 over death and the grave, 622. walking by 
 it, 274. without works, dead, 268. its vic- 
 tories, 268 v. 4. the way of salvation, 271. 
 and salvation, 271. 
 
 Faithfulness, of God, 15, 43, 18, 19, 37, 436. to 
 his promises, 176, 175, 107, 537. of a good 
 man, 451. 
 
 Fall of angels and men, 184. and recovery o» 
 man, 256, 215. of Babylon, 479—481. 
 
 Falsehood, blasphemy, &x. 574, 575. and »p 
 pression, deliverance from them, 346, 574, 575. 
 
 Family, government, 392. love and worship, 396 
 blessings, 395. 
 
 Father, God our, 161, 46, 47. Christ the ever- 
 lasting, 148. 
 
 Fear, of God, holy, 277. reverential in worship, 
 53, 26. of death, 627. overcome, 621, 622, 642 
 
 Fears and doubts suppressed, 286, 281, 605, 485 
 484. 
 
 Feast, of the gospel, 252, 520. of love, 536, 520 
 of triumph, 529. made by divine love, 521. its 
 provisions, 528. its guests invited, 520, 521, 528 
 
 Fellowship, with Christ and snints, 510. between 
 Christ and his church, 534—539. with Christ 
 desired and enjoyed, 171, 172, 419. 
 
 Fervency of devotion, desired 3?3. want of it 
 lamented, 351. 
 
 Fever of body and mind, 432 v. 3, 4. 
 
 Few saved, 189. seek and find, 207 v. 1. 
 
 Finishing of Christ's work, PJ1. 
 
 Fire, Christ represented by a, 150 r. 9. 
 
 Flattery, and deceit complained of, 574, 575 self- 
 flattery, 3. 
 
 Flesh, and sin mortified, M23 230, 189. and 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 spirit, 231. and blood of Christ the best food, 
 5-25, 526. our tabernacle, 629. 
 
 Flint, the, dissolved, 257 v. 7, 8. 
 
 Flourishing religion in old age, 459. 
 
 Flying, from Christ, folly of it, 255 v. 3. to 
 Christ, the felicity of it, 255 v. 1, 2. 
 
 Folly and madness of sin, 186. 
 
 Food, spiritual, 252, 257, 171. the flesh and blood 
 of Christ, 525, 526. for the soul desired, 150 v. 3. 
 
 Fools made wise, 193. 
 
 Forbearance, of God, 31. of the righteous, 382. 
 
 Forgetfulness, 428. 
 
 Forgiveness, of original and actual sin, on con- 
 fession, 179, 180. prayed for, 360, 327. plen- 
 tiful with God, 203, 204. 
 
 Formality in worship, 651, 652, 316. 
 
 Formation of man, 59. wisdom of God in it, 57. 
 
 Forms, mere outward, vain, 219, 316, 179 v. 4, 5. 
 
 Foretaste of heaven, 287. desired, 172. 
 
 Fortitude excited, 339. 
 
 Foundation, Christ the, 455. 
 
 Fountain of Christ's blood, 257 v. 4, 150 v. 8, 
 236 v. 4. 
 
 Frailty of man, 639, 416, 612. and folly of man, 614. 
 
 Freedom from sin and misery in heaven, 655. 
 
 Freeness, of the gospel, 252. of grace, 192 — 197. 
 
 Fretfulness discouraged, 382. 
 
 Friend, God is, and Father, 46 v. 4, 47 v. 4. 
 Christ a, 151 v. 6, 153 v. 6. 
 
 Friendship, its blessings, 387. 
 
 Frowns and smiles of Christ, 369 v. 1—3. 
 
 Fruits, of Christ's death, 138. of the Soirit, 370. 
 of the gospel, 248. of faith, 268. of holiness 
 and grace, 230. 
 
 Fulness, of Christ, 298. of the gospel, 252. 
 
 Funeral, psalm, 618, 639. thought, 634. See 
 Death, Burial. 
 
 GARDEN, of Christ, the church, 542. of God, 
 459. 
 
 Garments of salvation, 202, 252 v. 6, 7. 
 
 Gates of Sion, 252 v. 9, 472 v. 3. of hell, 476 
 
 v. 6. of heaven, 128 v. 6, 7. 
 Gentiles, Christ revealed to, 250, 148, 520, 521, 
 496. the God of the, 660. blessing of Abra- 
 ham on them, 503, 504, 506. given to Christ, 
 147, 127, 138, 489, 490. called in answer to 
 prayer, 409. owning the true God, 660, 251, 
 129. church of the," 456, 457, 490, 409. and 
 Jews united in the Christian church, 458. 
 Glorified, body, 642. martyrs and saints, 656, 657. 
 Glory, of God, infinite, 27, 660. in the gospel, 
 249. in our salvation, 229. and grace in the 
 person of Christ, 104, 103, 249. shines in the 
 sufferings and cross of Christ, 515, 533, 133. 
 of Christ in heaven, 661. and grace promised, 
 403, 243, 640, 213. and grace by the death 
 of Christ, 531. to the Father, Son, and Holy 
 Spirit, 663—681. 
 Glorification and condescension of Christ, 134, 
 
 491, 492. 
 Glory of God in our salvation, 229. and grace 
 
 promised, 184, 403, 213, 243. 
 Glorying in Christ and his cross, 322, 201, 515, 
 
 527. 
 Glutton, 439. and drunkard, 440. 
 God, all in all, 169, 170, 394. all-seeing, 40, 41. 
 all-sufficient, 2, 1, 122. his attributes, 1—57. 
 his being, attributes, and providence, 3, 75, 76, 
 81, 559. the Avenger of his people, 13. his 
 care of saints, 342 484. and of the church, 
 471. Creator and Redeemer, 218. creation and 
 providence, 60, 62. our Defence and Salvation, 
 281, 2, 1, 368, 48, 50. eternal, sovereign, and 
 holy, 9. eternal, and man mortal, 616, 618, 
 619. his faithfulness, 15, 436, 43. far above 
 the creatures, 25. glorified by Christ, 249, 518. 
 glorified, and sinners saved, 229. goodness 
 and mercy, 16, 17, 39, 4, 33, 37. goodness and 
 truth, 16, 18, 19. his governing power aiid 
 goodness, 52. great and good, 55, 79, 612, 22, 
 
 23, 16, 76. heart-searching, 319. our only 
 Hope and Help, 30. incomprehensible, '26, 27*. 
 the Judge, 645, 647, 317, 651, 652. kind to his 
 people, 37, 18, 19. his majesty, 660, 20, and 
 condescension, 34, 35, 612. mercy and truth, 
 75, 53, 17, 39, 37. made man, 134. of nature 
 and grace, 558, 559. his perfections, 41, 28, 
 75, 3, 43, 22, 23, 16, 18, 19. our Portion, and 
 Christ our Hope, 362. our Portion here and 
 hereafter, 168. his power and majesty, 53, 55, 
 9 — 11, 660. praised by children, 564. our Pre- 
 server, 63 — 65, 212. present in his churches, 
 404, 405. our itofuge in national troubles, 4?5, 
 476. our Shepherd, 165 — 167. his sovereignty 
 and goodness to man, 35, 134, 612, 16. our 
 Support and Comfort, 313. supreme Governor, 
 594, 9 — 11, 591. his vengeance and compassion, 
 55, 645. unchangeable, 174, 56. his universal 
 dominion. 90. his wisdom in his works, 56, 
 57. worthy of all praise, 22, 23, 18, 19, 429, 
 91,89,387. sight of him weans from the world, 
 330. terrible to sinners, 20. See Perfections, 
 Works, &c. 
 
 Godhead of Christ, 102, 103, 619. 
 
 Good works, 244, 450, 451, 128, 293, 294. profit 
 men, not God, 239. cannot justify, 119, 201. 
 
 Goodness of God, 16, 18, 19, 54, 17, 43, 611, 309. 
 and greatness, 51, 45 — 47. and power, 51. 
 and wrath, 21. 
 
 Gospel, armour, 406 v. 4, 339 v. 1. glad tidings, 
 250. feast, 252, 520. its glory and success, 
 95, 457, 492, 493, 267, 148 v. 1. different suc- 
 cess of it, 247. invitations and provisions, 252, 
 528. gives no liberty to sin, 334, 230, 268. 
 joyful sound, 94, 243, 110, 224. times, their 
 blessedness, 250. divine evidence of the, 93. 
 attested by miracles, 244, 109, 126. not 
 ashamed of the, 322, 527. glorifies God, 249. 
 ministry, 250. its wisdom and grace, 249. 
 its blessed effects, 248. savour of life or death, 
 247. sinned against, 246. and law, 198. and 
 law joined, 242. distinguished, 241. alone 
 gives sinners hope, 245. power of God to 
 salvation, 248, 492. practical tendency of it, 
 230. worship and order, 461. 
 
 Government, and magistrates from God, 589, 591 
 of Christ, 589, 148 v. 3—5. 
 
 Grace, adopting, 161. of Christ, 439 — 192. con- 
 verting, 222. electing, 191. its evidences, or 
 self-examination, 391, 319. in exercise, 533. 
 not conveyed by parents, 220. its freedom and 
 sovereignty, 192 — 197. and holiness, 230. 
 growth in, 459. an immortal and holy prin- 
 ciple, 161 v. 5. without merit, 344, 206, 20*. 
 justifying, 198. pardoning, 209, 203, 204. and 
 providence, 60, 75, 444," 76 — 78. given us 
 in Christ, 225 v. 3, 175. persevering, 214. equal 
 to power, 51. persevering and restoring, 212. 
 promises of, 256 — 266. "above riches, 580. 
 sanctifying and saving, 225. and glory in the 
 person of Christ, 104,103. and glory by the 
 death of Christ, 531. salvation by it, 226, 225. 
 sovereignty of it, 192—197. of the Spirit, 
 370. all-sufficient in duty and sufferings, 258, 
 42,200. superabounding, 209. surprising, 232, 
 161. throne of, accessible, 401, 142, 143." and 
 vengeance, 21. truth and protection, 80. 
 tried bv afflictions, 386, 52, 210, 211. and 
 glory, 213, 403. 
 
 Graceless souls wretched, 169. 
 
 Graces, (Christian,) 370. in exercise at the 
 Lord's table. 533. tried, 386. 52. shining in 
 trials, 341. 
 Gratitude, for divine favours, 336. want of it 
 
 lamented, 309, 554 v. 3. 
 Greatness and goodness of Cod, 45 — 57. 
 Growth in grace, 459. 
 
 Guide, Christ a, 151 v. 5, 153 v. 5. the divine 
 counsels our, 168 v. 2, 547 v. 5, C. the holy 
 Spirit, 349 v. 11. 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 Guidance, divine, Sought, 547 v. 4 — 6. 
 Guilt of conscience relieved, 207, 209, 360, 179, 
 180, 308, 364, 203, 204. 
 
 HABITS, sinful, hard to be broken, 183. 
 
 Happiness, in God only, 169, 170. in God's 
 presence, 372, 373. on earth, 287, 288 v. 7—10. 
 in heaven, 662. 
 
 Happy, saint and cursed sinner, 378. men de- 
 scribed, 370, 206, 205. nation, 580. 
 
 Hardness of heart. 352. 
 
 Harvest, 559 — 561. 
 
 Hatred and love, 300. 
 
 Head, Christ our, 150 v. 7, 510 v. 5. 
 
 Health, preserved, 548, .554, 66. sickness and 
 recovery, 600, 603, 604, 605, 607. prayed for, 
 360, 600, 596. 
 
 Hearing, of prayer and salvation, 486, 362. the 
 word unprofitably, 428. and praying for suc- 
 cess, 428. with pleasure and profit, 250, 247. 
 
 Heart, known to God, 40. hard, 352. softened, 
 257 v. 7—9. 
 
 Heaven, what constitutes it, 170. aspirations 
 after, 659, 172, 331, 332, 326, 371. its blessed- 
 ness and business, 656, 657. meditation of, 
 275. negligence in seeking after, 614. hope 
 of it supporting, 375. hoped for by Christ's 
 resurrection, 125. freedom from sin and mis- 
 ery there, 655. worship of it humble, 659. 
 Christ's dwelling-place, 66J, 544. dwelling- 
 place of the saints, 128. sight of God and 
 Christ there, 326. blessed society there, 658, 
 462. nothing without God, 168. invisible 
 and holy, 654. ensured and prepared for, 
 628. foretaste of it on earth, 287. prospect 
 of it makes death easy, 626. of separate souls 
 and resurrection, 386. the everlasting felicity 
 of, 662. and earth, 331, 332,371. and hell, 648. 
 
 Heavenly mindedness, 285. desired, 388. joy 
 on earth, 171, 288, 287. 
 
 Hell, and death, 630. and judgment, 563, 648. 
 or the vengeance of God, 653, 20. holy fear 
 of, 653, 646. 
 
 Helpless souls hoping and praying, 30. 
 
 Hvzekiah's song, 607. 
 
 High Priest, Christ, .151 v. 8, 153 v. 8. and King 
 and Judge, 152. 
 
 Holiness, and sovereignty of God, 24, 25. and 
 grace, 232, 230, 268. its characters, 370. true 
 faith promotes, 337. forbids sin, 161 v. 5. 
 necessary preparation for heaven, 654. pat- 
 don and comfort, 362. desired, 233. loved 
 only by the gracious, 213 v. 4. professed, 
 318, 319. See Grace, Spiritual Sanctifi cation. 
 
 Honour, of 'the world, vain, 431. to magistrates, 589. 
 
 Hope, of saints, Christ the, 362. in the cove- 
 nant, 176. in darkness, 357, 280, 349. gives 
 light and strength, 274. of the resurrection, 
 641, 622, 621, 385, 386, 631, 642. and despair 
 in death, 385, 637, 638. and prayer, 408. of 
 national victory, 577. and direction, 279. in 
 > afflictions, 279, 349. of the helpless, 30. of 
 the living, 609. the soul's anchor, 176. in 
 Christ comfort under sorrows, 369. of heaven 
 by Christ's resurrection, 125. of heaven, sup- 
 porting and sanctifying under trials, 375, 161 
 v. 4 maketh not ashamed, 484, 485. makes 
 death easy, 626. of sinners, vain, 377 v. 4 — 6. 
 
 Horn of promise, 496 v. 2. 
 
 Hosanna, to Christ, 682—687. of the children, 
 664. for the Lord's day, 422, 423. 
 
 Households 504 v. 4, 505 v. 3. See Family. 
 
 Human affairs, condescended to by God, 6. 
 
 Humanity and deity of Christ, 103, 148, 684. 
 
 Humble, God dwells with the, 261. enlighten- 
 ed ? 194, 195, 496. sinner pardoned, 282. wor- 
 ship of heaven, 659. 
 
 Humiliation, day, 573, 578. for disappointment 
 in war, 576. and exaltation of Christ, 121, 
 155, 152, 133, 135. 
 
 Humility and pride, 192. and meekness, 370. 
 2* 
 
 and submission, 283. and resignation under 
 affliction, 596. of heaven, 659. 
 Hunger, and thirst after righteousness, 370 v. 4. 
 
 none in heaven, 656, 657. 
 Husbandman's psalm, 558. 
 Hypocrites, and hypocrisy, 574, 575. known and 
 abhorred of God, 316. and almost Christian, 
 189. and apostasy, 189. at the day of judg- 
 ment, 650, 652. 
 IDOLATRY reproved, 48, 49, 344, 50. 
 Ignorance lamented, 428. 
 Ignorant, enlightened, 194, 195. 
 illumination of the Spirit, 324. 
 Images, vain and stupid, 48, 49, 50. 
 Immanael, God with us, 155, 684, 153, 103 v. 6. 
 Immutability of God and his covenant, 174, 56. 
 Impenitence, the danger of, 272. 
 Implacable hatred to God, 467 v. 6. 
 Imprecations and charity, 467. 
 Incarnation of Christ, 103, 105, 148, 107. praise 
 
 for the, 157. and sacrifice of Christ, 162. 
 Incomprehensibility of God, 27. and invisibility, 
 
 29. and sovereignty, 28. 
 Inconstancy, of Israel, 442. of our love, 356. 
 Increase, of the church, 581. of grace, 459. 
 Industry, nothing without a blessing, 393, 394. 
 Infants, 59 v. 5. See Children. 
 Ingratitude complained of, 309, 614 v. 3, 4. 
 Inheritance, eternal, 276. 
 
 Iniquity, abounding, 574, 575. prevailing, con- 
 quered and pardoned, 409. 
 Inspiration and prophecy, 93. 
 Institution of the Lord's Supper, 509. 
 Instruction, from God, 289. from Scripture, 97 
 
 98. in piety, 565. 
 Instructive afflictions, 383. 
 
 Insufficiency, of reason, 27. of self-righteousness, 
 199, 252. of riches to free from death, 636, 637 
 of the world .to make us happy, 331, 332, 169. 
 Intemperance, punished, 439, and pardoned, 440. 
 Intercession of Christ, 142—147. 
 Interest in Christ, assurance of it desired, 325. 
 Imitations, of Scripture, 252 — 255. of Christ, to 
 sinners, 253. to saints answered, 538. of the 
 gospel, 252—255, 521, 259, 260. of saints to 
 sinners, 485 v. 5, 6. importance of regard- 
 ing the, 254, 255. accepted, 236. 
 Isaac and the altar, 314. 
 
 Islands, the, to be called, 138 v. 3—6, 490 v. 2^ 
 distant, 409 v. 5. northern, 410 v. 2, 5 v. 1, 
 579 v. 5. 
 Isiacl saved from the Assyrians, 588. deliver- 
 ed from Egypt and brought to Canaan, 215, 
 446, 436, 449, 444, 445, 77. their rebellion 
 and punishment, 438, 441. punished and par- 
 doned, 442, 440. travels in the wilderness, 
 449, 447. 
 Israelitish historv, 436 — 449. 
 JAILER, the Philippian, 505 v. 3 
 Jealousy of our love to Christ, 546. 
 Jehovah, 85 v. 11, 55 v. 3, 466 v. 8. reigns, 9 
 
 31, 111, 645. 
 Jesus, dearest of names, 155. See Lord, Christ 
 Jewish church, 436 — 449. 
 Jews. See Israel, and Gentiles. 
 John, Baptist's message, 496. 
 Jordan divides, 447 v. 2. 
 Joshua, Christ, so called, 448. 
 Journey, Christian, through a wilderness, 371. 
 
 of the Israelites, 449, 447. 
 Joy, spiritual, reason of it, 60. in Christ, un- 
 seen, 298. carnal and deceitful parted with, 
 331,332. of faith, 275. heavenly, upon earth, 
 287, 288. soon interrupted, 356, 287 v. 7. 
 spiritual restored, 286. in Christ's presence 
 eternal, 662. of conversion, 482. See Drtighu 
 in heaven, on a sinner's conversion, 312, 31* 
 v. 6. 
 Judae, Christ, 648—652, 151 v. 7, 153 v 7. 
 Judgment day, 644-652. the last, 648 «44 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 certain, 646. youth reminded of, 568, 569. 
 Christ coming to, 152. and hell, 653. desire 
 to stand with acceptance at the, 648 v. 7. 
 dignity and dominion of the righteous at the, 
 387 v. 5 — 8. and mercy, 647, 55. seat of God, 
 647, 378 v. 5. 
 
 Just, the, described, 291, 451. 
 
 Justice, of God, 24. and grace, 321 v. 6. and 
 mercy, 21, 44 v. 7, 45 v. 7, 8, 37 v. 5. of 
 providence, 74. and truth towards men, 451. 
 
 Justification, complete, 276. free, 206, 208, 204. 
 by faith, not by works, 198, 201. and santti- 
 fication, 236, 202. 
 
 KLYG of kings, Christ, 151 v. 3, 153 v. 3. 
 
 Kings and priests, believers made, 152, 155 v. 7. 
 
 Kingdom of Christ, 157, 141. and titles of Christ, 
 lis. of Christ among men, 497, 644. of God, 
 supreme, 13. eternal, 8. 
 
 Kiss the Son, 653 v. 6. 
 
 Knowledge, desired, 299, 415. and faith in Christ, 
 322. °of Christ crucified, excellent, 242 v. 5. 
 given to those who seek it, 255. vain with- 
 out love, 296. saving from God, 194, 195. 
 
 LAMB, slain, praise to the, 216, 154—159. takes 
 away sin, 270. of God, angry, 151 v. 4, 153 
 v. 4. conquers the roaring lion, 216 v. 3. 
 
 Lamb's book of life, 369 v. 4, 5, 7 v. 6. 
 
 Languor of devotion, 323. 
 
 Law, of God, or love to God and our neighbour, 
 
 237. delight in the, 99, 378. convinces of 
 sin, 240. condemns, but cannot save, 198, 448, 
 272 v. 3. engraved on the heart, 257 v. 9. 
 and gospel, distinguished, 241. and gospel, 
 joined, 242. obedience better than sacrifice, 
 
 238. sins against law and gospel, 246. 
 Leader, Christ a, 337 v. 5. 
 
 Leaning on Christ, 546, 523 v. 2. 
 
 Legacy of Christ claimed, 51 1. 
 
 Leintical priesthood fulfilled in Christ, 145. 
 
 Liberality, to the poor, 291, 292. rewarded, 292 
 —295." 
 
 Liberty, spiritual, asserted, 334. of conscience, 
 589 v. 5, 593 v. 2. 
 
 Life, (Christ the,) of men, 151 v. 5, 153 v. 5. of 
 man described, 656 v. 5—7. frail, succeeded 
 by eternity, 615. wonderfully preserved, 548, 
 66. short and miserable, 610, 611. and God 
 good, 611. the day of grace and hope, 609. 
 and riches, their vanity, 637. short and fee- 
 ble, 612, 631, 618. 
 
 Light, of the Jews and Gentiles, Christ, 625 
 v. 4, 495. and salvation by Christ, 259, 260, 
 234, 235. of the world, 151 v. 5, 153 v. 5. in 
 darkness, by God's presence, 373, 351 v. 3, 4. 
 
 Lion, (Satan,) 155 v. 2. conquered "by the Lamb, 
 216 v. 3. Judah's, 151 v. 4, 153 v. 4. 
 
 Living power and dying love of Christ, 215 v. 4. 
 
 Looking within the veil, 337, 275. on Christ 
 and mourning, 365. 
 
 Long-suffering of God, 31, 309. 
 
 Longing, after God and his house, 278, 416 — 418. 
 for holiness, 233. for comfort, 359, 172 v. 11, 
 12. for heave*, 326, 374. for the beatific vis- 
 ion, 412, 662. 
 
 Lord, of hosts, and Lord of lords, 151 v. 3, 
 153 v. 3. our Righteousness, 234, 235. 
 
 Lord's day, 413—424. 
 
 Lord's supper, Hymns, 509—533. instituted, 509. 
 provisions at the, 525, 528. our Redeemer at 
 the table, 523, 534. a triumphal feast, 529. 
 the admiring guests, 521. evangelical graces 
 exercised at the, 533. and baptism, 508. 
 
 Love of Ood, to the righteous, and hatred to the 
 wicked, 377, 378. in sending his Son, 271, 
 32, 33. better than life, 417, 418. unchange- 
 able, 174, 442, 276, 263, 471. distinguishing, 
 *194, 195, 196, 197. of Christ to men, 254. to 
 sinners, 303. to the church, 545. in dying, 
 530. in words and deeds, 545. its strength, 
 546 unchangeable, 276, 471. unparalleled, 
 
 512. shed abroad in the heart, 430. its ban 
 quet, 536, 521. to God and our neighbour, 
 237. to God inconstant, 356. pleasant and 
 powerful, 296. to Christ strong, 372. to the 
 unseen Saviour, 298, 661 v. 7. to men, broth- 
 erly, 299. to enemies, 303, 304, 451 v. 6. and 
 worship in a family, 299. to the creature dan- 
 gerous, 329. and charity, 302. and sympa- 
 thy, 370 v. 5. and hatred, 300. peace and 
 meekness, 370. faith and joy, 298. superior 
 to knowledge, faith, and hope, 296. perfect 
 in heaven, 661. religion vain without it, 305 
 
 Lusts of the flesh, conflict with, 231. 
 
 Luxury, punished, 439, and pardoned, 440. 
 
 Lydia's house, 505 v. li. 
 
 Lying, hated, 392 v. 5. 
 
 jMABjYESS, folly and distemper of sin, 186. 
 
 Magistracy, 5S9 — 595. 
 
 Magistrates, their authority from God, 591. ad- 
 vice to them, J 46 v. 9, 10, 147 v. 5, 6. hon- 
 our due to, 589. qualifications and duties of, 
 590. warned, 593, 594. raised and deposed, 591. 
 
 Majesty of God terrible, 20, 465, 55. See God, 
 Greatness. 
 
 Malice, and hatred discountenanced, 300. against 
 God, implacable, 467 v. 6. 
 
 Man, his wonderful formation, 292. his domin- 
 ion over the creatures, 54. his fall and re- 
 covery, 256. mortal, and Christ eternal, 612. 
 his vanity as mortal, 612, 613, 25, 618, 615. 
 saved, and angels punished, 196, 197. 
 
 Manna, rained down, 439 v. 1 — 4. spiritual, 
 
 513, 156 v. 4. 
 Mariner's psalm, 69, 70. 
 Marks, of implanted grace, 391, 319. of the 
 
 blessed man, 370. of the children of God, 161 
 of true faith, 268. of genuine holiness, 230. 
 of sincerity, 320, 415, af the pause. 
 
 Marriage, mystical, 456. 
 
 Martyrdom, 276, 228. 
 
 Martyrs glorified, 656, 657. 
 
 Mary, the virgin's song, 107. 
 
 Master of a family, 392. 
 
 Mediator, access by, to the throne of grace, 401, 
 151 v. 6, 153 v. 6. 
 
 Meditation, 378, 380, 557. and retirement, 388. 
 on the word, 99, 100. on heaven, 275. 
 
 Meekness, 378 v. 3, 291 , 299. learned of Christ, 253. 
 
 Melancholy, reproved, 279. and hope, 280. re- 
 moved, 482. 
 
 Mclc/diedec, a type of Christ, 494 v. 3, 4. 495. 
 
 Members of a church characterized, 450 — 452. 
 
 Memorial of our absent Lord, 514, 509. 
 
 Memory, weak, 428. 
 
 Mercies national, 579, 583. common and special, 
 79, 17, 39. praise for spiritual and temporal, 
 
 17, 39. innumerable, 556. everlasting, 77, 
 445. recorded, 449. and judgment, 647.' and 
 truth of God, 15, 75, 38. goodness and truth, 
 
 18, 19. truth and grace, 77, 48, 22. 
 Mercy of God cause of salvation, 225, 32, 33. 
 Merit, human, disclaimed, 239. 
 Merits of Christ, 155. 
 Message, of the angels, 105. of Christ, 32. of 
 
 the gospel, 224. of gospel ministers, 250. of 
 John the Baptist, 496. 
 
 Messenger of the covenant, 151 v. 3, 153 v. 3. 
 
 Messiah, born, 107. Jesus the true, 145. 
 
 Michael's war with the dragon, 484. 
 
 Midnight thoughts, 557, 99, 100, 556. 
 
 Mighty God, Christ the, 148 v. 3, 477. 
 
 Milk, of the word desired, 161. and wine, 252 
 v. 5. 
 
 Mind, carnal, 177. spiritual, 389. 
 
 Ministers, commission of the apostolic, 244. or- 
 dained, 454, 453. their message, 250. their 
 work and encouragement, 244 v. 1, 4, 5. loved 
 for their works' sake, 250. 
 
 Ministry, of angels, 474, 114, 115. of the go»* 
 pel welcome, 250. 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 Miracles, at the birth of Christ, 109. in the life, 
 deiith, and resurrection of Christ, 400. in the 
 wilderness, 447. 
 Misery and sin banished from heaven, 665. and 
 shortness of life, 610. without God in the 
 world, 433. of sinners, 378—381. 
 Misimprovemcnt of time, 614. 
 Missionary meetings, hymns for, 489 — 500. 
 Morning Star, Christ, 496 v. 8, 150 v. 15. songs, 
 547—549. or evening, 550—552. of a Lord's 
 day, 511, &c. 
 Mortality, of man, 613, 627. the effect of sin, 
 170. and hope, 639. and God eternal, 98, 
 616, 618. and Christ's eternity, 619. 
 Mortification, of sin, 223, 230, 189. to the world 
 by the sight of God, 330, 172. by the cross 
 of Christ,^ 515. to sin by the cross, 310. by 
 the sight of heaven, 330. 
 Moses, Aaron, and Joshua, 448. and Christ, 
 their different works, 156. disobedience to, 
 punished, 246. rod of, 436 v. 9. death like 
 his desired, 624, 626. 
 Mourning for sin, 664, 370 v. 2, 272 v. 1. 
 Murmuring punished, 9. 
 
 Masteries in the gospel, 247. revealed, 194, 195. 
 NAMES and offices of Christ, 148—153. 
 Narrow way, 223, 189. 
 
 Nation, the "honour and safety of it is the church, 
 460. prosperity of it, 580, 581. blessed and 
 punished, 582. where God resides, happy, 2. 
 National, deliverance, 581, 591, 588, 586, 483. 
 desolations, the church's safety and triumph in 
 them, 475. mercies and thanks, 579, 587, 583. 
 Nativity of Christ, 105—112. 
 Nature, book of, and Scripture, 95 — 97. and 
 grace, 177, 232, 181. of man's frame, 59. of 
 fallen man, sinful, 182, 177. works of, to be 
 dissolved, 68, 435 v. 3. 
 Neglect of religion dangerous, 609, 255. 
 Negligence complained of, 614. 
 Neighbour and God loved, 237. 
 New covenant, promises, 257. sealed, 511. 
 Ncio birth, 219. creation, 219, 221, 117. crea- 
 ture described, 161, 257 v. 6 — 10. testament 
 in the blood of Christ, 511. heart, described 
 and desired, 221, 257 v. 7, 10. life, 334. 
 song, 155. heaven and earth, 68 v. 5. 
 New England, psalm for, 582. 
 Now, God's immortal, 14 v. 4. is the accept- 
 ed time, 425 v. 5. 
 OATH, of God, to Abraham and his see J, 436. 
 to David and Christ, 174. and promise to his 
 people, 175, 471. solemn, to be regarded, 451 
 v. 4. and promises of men broken, 574. 
 Obedience, to Christ, 246. of faith, 268. flow- 
 ing from love, 296. better than sacrifice, 238. 
 cheerful and voluntary, 236, 296. evangeli- 
 cal, 268,. 161. sincere, 319, 320, 205—208. the 
 highest wisdom, 56 v. 6. 
 Offence, not to be given to any, 301. 
 Offices, and titles of Christ, 148—153. of the 
 
 Spirit, 324, 126. 
 Old age, flourishing in religion, 459. unconvert- 
 ed, 567. and preparations for death, 570. 
 prayer and song for, 572. reflection and hope 
 of, 571. and the resurrection, 572, 640, 618. 
 Old man, of sin crucified, 223, 230, 189. 
 Olive-tree, wild and good, 504. 
 Omnipotence, of God, 24. our strength, 42. and 
 
 grace, 51. 
 Omnipresence of God, 40, 41. 
 Omniscience of God, 40, 41, 44 v. 3, 45 v. 4. 
 Oppression, complained of, 575. punished, 573, 
 
 574. See Persecutors. 
 Ordinances, delight in, 419, 171, 172. See Bap- 
 tism and Lord's Supper. 
 Ordination of a minister, 454, 453. 
 Original sin, 177, 256. 
 frytrconting faith, prayed for, 621. enjoyed, 622, 
 
 PAIN, comfort under, 369. forgotten when 
 Christ is remembered, 425. 
 
 Paradise on earth, 287, 288 v. 7—10, 285. 
 
 Pardon, for the greatest sins, 209. and sancti- 
 fication by faith, 236. bought at a dear price, 
 515, 520. brought to our senses, 519. holi- 
 ness and comfort, 362. of backsliding, 364, 44 1. 
 and direction, 328. and repentance prayed 
 for, 360. and confession, 205 — 207. of origi- 
 nal and actual sin, 180. and peace through 
 Christ, 164. plentiful with God, 209, 203, 204. 
 and strength from Christ, 532, 234, 235. 
 
 Parents, and children, 503, 504. convey not 
 grace, 220. 
 
 Passions, holy, kindled, 172. 
 
 Passover, Christ our, 164. 
 
 Pastures, spiritual, 165 — 167. of Christ, desired, 
 535, 150 v. 12. 
 
 Patience, under afflictions, 596. and faith under 
 dark providences, 71. and prayer in soul dark- 
 ness, 280, 203, 204. under the world's hatred, 
 382. under persecutions, 381, 464. recommend- 
 ed, 283. of God producing repentance, 31, 309. 
 
 Pattern, Christ the Christian's, 113, 153 v. 6. 
 saints a, 337. 
 
 Peace, of the nations, 560, 476. of conscience, 
 116. and love, &c. 300, 301. on earth and 
 good will, 105. and holiness encouraged, 566. 
 with men desired, 345. and pardonthrough 
 Christ, 164. and submission under trials, 314, 
 315. trust and strength, 472. 
 
 Pearl of price, 94. 
 
 Perfection, of Scripture, 97, 94. of the Christian 
 religion, 245. of Christ's righteousness, 202. 
 of holiness in heaven, 654, 655. of happiness 
 in heaven, 656 — 662. 
 
 Perfections of God, 43 — 50. of God, displayed 
 in the gospel, 249. shining in the cross, 518 
 
 Persecuted saints praying and pleading, 463 — 466. 
 their prayer and faith, 467. God their Aven- 
 ger, 16. 
 
 Persecution, courage and perseverance under it, 
 276, 341. victory over and deliverance from 
 it, 469, 371, 343. » 
 
 Persecutors, punished, 342, 443, 387. tneir folly, 
 468. complained of, 563. deliverance from 
 them, 74, 573, 343. 
 
 Perseverance, of the saints, 210 — 214. in dutv, 
 42, 338. in holiness, 214, 230. under perse- 
 cution and trials, 341. the effect of truth and 
 mercy, 100. connected with all the graces, 
 370. in srace desired, 232 v. 4. of saints to 
 
 -glory certain, 106, 214, 322, 628, 125. 
 
 Person, of Christ, 104, 103. and glories of Christ, 
 491, 457. the blessed, 205, 206, 208, 370. 
 
 Pestilence, preservation in it, 601. 
 
 Pharisee and publican, 282. 
 
 Physician, Christ, 186, 269. 
 
 Piety, instructions therein, 565. See Saint. 
 
 Pilgrimage, the Christian, 371. 
 
 Pisgah , s mount, 624. 
 
 Pity, to the poor and afflicted, 291, 292. in 
 words and deeds, 291. blessed and rewarded, 
 293—295. of Christ, 530,. 512, 215 v. 2. 
 
 Pleading, under afflictions without repining, 250, 
 596. the promises, 264. under pain of mind, 
 .313. nnder persecution, 463 — 466. 
 
 Pleasures, of religion, 287, 288. of a good con- 
 science, 285. danger of sensual, 431. sinful* 
 forsaken, 331, 332. heavenly, aspired after, 
 331, 332 
 
 Pollution, removed and prevented, 257 v. 4 — 8. 
 
 Poor, charity to them, 291, 292. friends of the, 
 rewarded, 293—295. 
 
 Portion, God our only, 169, 170. the best, 362. 
 of saints and sinners, 686, 384, 382. 
 
 Positive institutions, the use of, 508. 
 
 Potter and the clay, 192. 
 
 Poverty, of spirit, 370, 253. confessed, 239, 659 
 v. 6, 7. 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 Self -righteousness, of -the Pharisee, 252. insuffi- 
 cient, 199, 252. renounced, 201, 204. 
 
 Senses, assisting faith, 508. 
 
 Sensual pleasures, forsaken, 331, 332. danger- 
 ous, 329, 431. 
 
 Separate souls, heaven of, 386. 
 
 Serpent, brazen, 269. 
 
 Service of God the highest joy, 417, 418. 
 
 Skeep, wandering from God's fold, 132 v. 1, 2. 
 desirous of restoration, 233 v. 5. lost, restored, 
 132. the weakest safe in Christ's hands, 253. 
 
 Shepherd, God, 165—167. Christ a ; 132, 151 v. 
 6, 153 v. 6. 
 
 Shield, Christ a, 340 v. 8— grace a, 258 v. 2. 
 
 Shipwreck prevented, 70. 
 
 Shortness of time improved, 617. 
 
 Sick-bed devotion, 595, 605, 600, 350. 
 
 Sickness, healed, 600, 604, 605, and recovery, 607. 
 
 Sight of God in his house, 406. of Christ in 
 heaven, 326. mortifies to the world, 330, 172. of 
 Christ beatific, 662. makes death easy, 424, 625. 
 
 Signs of Christ's coming, 571, Hi. of implant- 
 ed grace, 391. 
 
 Sin, of nature, 181, 182 — original, 177, 181. origi- 
 nal and actual confessed, and pardoned, 179, 
 13). and chastisement of saints, 433, 442. 
 indwelling, conviction of, 240. against the 
 law and gospel, 245. evil of it, 184. abound- 
 ing, 574 — deceitfulness of it, 185. custom in 
 it, 133. folly and madness of it, 185. the 
 ruin of angels and men, 184. the cause of 
 Christ's death, 335, 335. must be opposed, 
 2^3. resolutions against it, 31, 310, 335. 
 prayer for victory over it, 233 v. 5, 335 v. 5, 
 31 v. 5. crucified, 331. pardoned and sub- 
 dued, 233, 257, 232. and misery banished from 
 heaven, 655. 
 
 Sins of the tongue, 575, 555, 317. 
 
 Sinai and Zion, 482. commands not saving, 
 448, 198. 
 
 Sincerity, 319, 205. or evidences of grace, 391. 
 professed, 318, 319. proved and rewarded, 
 320. and hypocrisy, 316. and watchfulness, 415. 
 
 Sinner, man by nature and practice a, 182. 
 cursed and saint happy, 373, 334. and saint's 
 portion, 335, 385, 377, 331, 649. hatred of 
 and saint's patience, 332. destroyed and 
 saints chastised, 333. the vilest saved, 232. 
 death of the, terrible, 620. aged, dying, 557. 
 
 Slander, complained of, 18u v. 5. deliverance 
 from it, 347, 345. 
 
 Slavery of Sn.tan., release from, by Christ, 234. 
 of sin, freedom from, by Christ, 334. deliver- 
 ance from it desired, 240. 
 
 Sleep, sweet, 231 v. 5. 
 
 Sloth, spiritual, lamented, 351, 323. 
 
 Smiles of Christ desired, 339. 
 
 Snow and frost, 530, 561. 
 
 Society, of sinners, avoided, 378, 380. hated, 
 39i. of saints chosen, 239, 462, 391. in 
 heaven blessed, 658, 432. 
 
 Sodom, fire of, 20, 384 v. 5. 
 
 Soldiers' psalms, 576, 584, 585. 
 
 Son of God, eternal, 251 v. 2, 153 v. 2. of Da- 
 vid, 634, 143 v. 3. 
 
 Sun* of the angels, 105. of Moses and the 
 Lamb, 479, 153. of Hezekiah, 607. of Solo- 
 mon, 534—546. of Simeon, 625, 522. 
 
 Sons of God, their character and privileges, 161. 
 
 Sorrow, for sin, 309 — 311. See Repentance, for 
 the pious dead restrained, 631. comfort un- 
 der it, 369, 375. 
 
 Soul, value of it, 632. of a sinner on a death- 
 bed, 630. must leave the body, 633, 637. 
 forced into eternity, 620. sinking into hell, 
 567. of a saint committed to Christ, 223. 
 beautifully arrayed, 202. in separate state, 
 386, 18, 19, 429, 629. 
 
 Sovereignty, of God, 24, 28. in bereaving prov- 
 idences adored, 315. of grace, 194, 195. 
 
 Spear in the Redeemer's side, 136. 
 
 Spirit, given at Christ's ascension, 130. miracu- 
 lous gift of, 257. water and blood, 419. his 
 offices and operations, 324. his influences 
 represented by the wind, 542. witnessing 
 and sealing, 325. his work powerful and 
 gracious, 324, 183. attending the word, 299, 
 340 v. 1, 423 v. 5. earnest of heaven, 629 
 v. 3. dwelling in the heart, 257 v. 9. fruits 
 of the, 161. his teaching desired, 299, 179 v 
 
 3. breathed after, 323, 542. 
 
 Spiritual, apparel, 202. blessings and punish- 
 ments, 437. duties, 230, 223. deliverance, 
 217, 473, 375. enemies overcome, 231, 340, 
 365. meat, drink, and clothing, 252, 389 
 minded uess, 460 — pilgrimage, 371. race, 338 
 —warfare, 339, 340. 
 
 Spotless, God, 657 v. 3— Christ, 543. righteous- 
 ness, 202. church, 541,202 — heaven, 654, 656. 
 
 Spouse, of Christ, is the church, 456. her beau- 
 ty, 541 — her request, 543. 
 
 Spring, of the year, 553, 559. and summer, 558, 
 559, 62 v. 9—12. summer and winter, 530, 561. 
 
 Sprinkling of blood, 164. 
 
 Star, Christ a, 150 v. 15. at Christ's birth, 109 
 v. 2. 
 
 Storm and thunder, 532, 89, 444, 49. improved, 563. 
 
 Storms, of trouble, hope in, 375, 71. 
 
 Strait gate and way, 223, 189. 
 
 Strength, everlasting in God, 42, 338, 472. from 
 Christ, 202— for the weak, 253. and peace, 
 472. and righteousness in him, 259, 250, 234, 
 235. repentance and pardon prayed for, 360. 
 of divine grace, 212. 
 
 Submission, and deliverance, 314. to afflictions, 
 593. to dark providence, 71. to bereaving 
 dispensations, 315. and humility, 233 — and 
 pleading, 372. encouraged and rewarded, 
 314. to Christ recommended, 127 v. 8—10, 
 147, 253 v. 3, 4. to death, 643, 623. 
 
 Substance of the levitical priesthood, 145. 
 
 Success, of the gospel, 93, 493, 148 v. 1, 4, 5 
 to the word preached, desired, 423. 
 
 Sudden death, 615. and seasonable deliverance, 
 314. 
 
 Sufferings, of Christ, great, 133, 524. and death 
 of Christ, 120. for Christ, 370 v. 8. and 
 kingdom of Christ, 145, 133, 492. 
 
 Sufficiency, of pardon, 209— of grace, 258, 42. 
 
 Summer, 558, 559— and winter, 550, 561. 
 
 Summons of the saint, 633. 
 
 Sun, Christ a, 150 v. 16. in darkness, 311 v. 
 
 4, 5. of righteousness, 221 v. 3, 406 v. 5. 
 imitation of its course desired, 547. 
 
 Suptraboundino- grace, 209. 
 
 Support, and counsel from God, 344. and com- 
 fort in God, 343, 597. for the afflicted and 
 tempted, 350. under trials, 389, 375, 276. in 
 prospect of death, 622. 
 
 Supremacy of God, 13. 
 
 Surety, Christ our, 151 v. 7, 153 v. 7. and 
 Sacrifice, Christ a, 163. 
 
 Sword, of the Redeemer, 457 v. 2, ?, 491 v. 3, 
 492 v 3. of the Spirit, 354 v. 5. the flaming, 
 516 v. 7. 
 
 Sympathy of Christ to the weak and tempted, 
 262, 369 v. 3, 512 v. 6. 
 
 TABLE, of providence and grace, 165—167. of 
 grace, 171. of the Lord's supper, 528. 
 
 Teachings of the Spirit and word, 299. 
 
 Temple, of God's grace, loved, 406. Christ rep- 
 resented by a, 150 v. 14. 
 
 Temptations, of the world, 431. conquered by 
 faith, 431. in sickness overcome, 599. of the 
 devil, 187, 188, 355, 291. and desertions la- 
 mented, 354. hope under sharp and long, 176. 
 strength and support under them, 281, 350, 258, 
 42. overcome, 281, 366. escape and deliver- 
 ance from them, 281, 366, 343. 
 
 Tempted* Christ's compassion to the, 262. 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 
 
 Tempter, Satan, 355 — the lying to be trodden 
 
 down, 281. 
 Tender conscience, 277. 
 
 Testament of new covenant sealed, 511. 
 
 Thanks, public, for private mercies, 411, 608. 
 
 Thanksgiving for victory, 583. for national 
 mercies, 579. 
 
 Threatening, the first, 256. 
 
 Threatenings, and promises, 437. 
 
 Throne of grace, accessible by Christ, 491. free 
 to sinners, 204. 
 
 Thrones of judgment prepared for the saints, 387 
 v. 6— S. 
 
 7'AK/i/Zcr;uidstortn,562,89,444,49. improved,563. 
 
 Time, misimproved, 614, '553 v. 2. short, 611. 
 to bo redeemed, 609. end of it kept in view, 617. 
 
 Times, evil, 333, 384. saint's safety, and hope 
 in them, 575, 574. 
 
 Title, a clear one to heaven desired, 375. 
 
 Titles and offices of Christ, 148—153. 
 
 Tongue, sins of it, 575. glory of the frame, 
 (103, v. 6. governed, 306, 566, 565. 
 
 Travels, of the Israelites, 449, 447. of spiritual 
 pilgrims, 371. 
 
 Treachery complained of, 574, 575. 
 
 Tree of life, 516 — and river of love, 528. 
 
 Trial of our graces by afflictions, 52, 211. of 
 our hearts, 391, 319. 
 
 Trials. See Afflictions, support under them, 369, 
 »75, 276. grace shining in them, 341. re- 
 moved by prayer, 484, 361. 
 
 IVmiti/, the united three, 218, 668, 681, 677. 
 praised, 659—681. 
 
 Triumph, of Christ over the church's enemies, 
 477, 478, 472. of faith, 276. over death, 622, 
 642. for salvation, 234. for national victory, 
 534. and safety of the church in national des- 
 olations, 475. of saints at the last day, 387. 
 
 Troubles. See Afflictions, Temptations. 
 
 Tree, Christ compared to a, 150 v. 4. of life, 528. 
 
 Trumpet, of the gospel, 252. of the archangel, 
 68 v. % 652 v. 1. 
 
 Trust, in the Lord, 472, 203 v. 6, 7. in the 
 word, 255, 204 v. 4. under afflictions, 67. 
 in the creatures vain, 321, 18, 19. in Christ 
 recommended, 271. well founded. 322. in 
 view of death, 632 v. 6. 
 
 Truth, grace and protection, 80, 37, 18, 19. and 
 mercy evidenced, 212 v. 3 — 7. 
 
 Tumult, deliverance from it, 348. 
 
 Types, of Christ, 145. and prophecies, 108. 
 
 UNBELIEF, and impenitence, 272. like the 
 spear in Christ's side, 365. danger of, 271— 
 lamented, 265 v. 5. prayed against, 236— de- 
 structive, 247. punished, 427— Canaan lost by 
 it, 427. and envy cured, 382. 
 
 Unchangeable, God and his covenant, 174, 43, 56. 
 love and grace, 176, 15. promises, 265, 176, 
 471. truth, 15, 176. 
 
 Uncharitableness and charity, 301. 
 
 Unconverted, state, 222— old age, 567. advice 
 to the, 20 v. 4, 653 v.6. unfit for heaven, 654. 
 
 Unfruitfulness under the word, 428. 
 
 Unholy souls not fit for heaven, 654. 
 
 Union, of Christ and saints, 510. to Christ de- 
 sired, 150 v 6. of faith and works, 268. of 
 Jews and Gentiles, 458. of saints on earth 
 and in heaven, 462. 
 
 Unity, of God, one in three, 668, 681, 677. of 
 friends and kindred, 397. of a family and of 
 saints, 396. of the church on earth and in 
 heaven, 462. 
 
 Unseen Saviour beloved, 298. adored, 661 v. 7. 
 
 Unspeakable, love, 151— joys, 298. 
 
 Use of the moral law, 240, 198. or positive in- 
 stitutions, 508. 
 
 VAIN discourse, in company, 575. none m 
 heaven, 371 v* 11. 
 
 Value, of Christ and his righteousness, 201. of 
 the soul, 632— of the saints, 239. 
 
 Vanity, of man, 25. of man as mortal, 612, 613, 
 618, 588. of life and riches, 637. of youth, 
 alluring, 568, 569. of the world, 329. 
 432, 435. of self-righteousness, 199, 205' 
 252. 
 
 Veil, looking within the, 337, 275. 
 
 Vengeance, and compassion of God, 55. against 
 the enemies of the church, 588, 387, 20. in 
 hell, 653. 
 
 Victory, national, hoped and prayed for, 577 
 over sin and hell, 340. over temptations in 
 sickness, 599, 356. over temporal enemies, 
 584. thanksgiving for national, 583. of Christ, 
 over enemies, 477, 478. over Satan, 685, 480. 
 over death and hell, 529. and kingdom. 121. 
 of saints through Christ, 337. in the spiritual 
 warfare, 340. and deliverance from persecu- 
 tion, 383. over death and the grave, 621, 622. 
 ours, the praise God's, 340. 
 
 Vine, emblem of Christ, 150 v. 1. 
 
 Vinegar and gall offered to Christ, 119. 
 
 Vineyard of God wasted, 463. 
 
 Virtue, shining in trials and afflictions, 292, 293 
 v. 4. of men, failing, 574, 575. 
 
 Virtues, Christian, 370, 223. 
 
 Vision of the Lamb, 159. See Light. 
 
 Visit, waiting a gracious one, 171. 
 
 Voice of (3-od, in the law, 237. in the gospel, 
 252 — in the promises, 285. to his friends and 
 enemies, 578 v. 4 — 6. of Christ, or wisdom 
 254, 255. or his blood, 164— the Judge, 648. 
 
 Vows, paid in the church, 411, 409. of holiness, 
 333. and promises broken by the wicked, 574. 
 
 WAITING, for strength from God, 42. for 
 pardon and direction, 328. for an answer to 
 prayer, 353. with earnest desire of deliver- 
 ance and salvation, 203, 204, 349. for heaven, 
 376. for Christ's second coming, 514. for 
 grace and salvation, 203 v. 4 — 8. 
 
 Walking by faith, 71, 629. 
 
 Wandering from God, 356, 132 v. 1, 2. and re- 
 turning, 355. 
 
 Wants, spiritual, all to be supplied, 257, 420. 
 
 War, prayer in time of, 577. disappointments 
 therein, 576. victory in, 584 — spiritual, 340, 
 366. 
 
 Warfare, Christian, 339. assistance and victory 
 in it, 340, 366. 
 
 Warnings of God, to his people, 437. to young 
 sinners, 568. to magistrates, 593, 594. 
 
 Washing, of justification and sanctification, 232, 
 257. from sin, 225, 501. in Christ's blood, 
 656, 657, 501. spiritual, desired, 236. 
 
 Watchfulness, and prayer, 223 v. 5. over the 
 tongue, 306 — and sincerity, 415. and brother- 
 ly reproof, 551. 
 
 Watchmen, spiritual, united, 250 v. 5. gospel, 250. 
 
 Water, the spirit and the blood,- 517. 
 
 Way, Christ so called, 150 v. 11. to salvation, 
 faith the, 271. to heaven strait, 223. 
 
 Weak Christians, not to be despised, 301. en- 
 couraged by Christ, 252. safe in his hands, 
 263. shall be. victorious, 153 v. 11, 12. 
 
 Weakness, our own, and Christ's strength, 258. 
 
 Weather, and seasons various, 550, 561, 81. 
 stormy succeeded by calm, 69, 70. thunder 
 and lightning, 89, 444 v. 2. clouds, winds, 
 waves and tempests, 58 v. 4. summer and 
 winter, $60, 561. 
 
 Welcome, to the gospel ministers, 250. to the 
 Lord's day, 419. sinners to return and be 
 happy, 609, 252—255. 
 
 White, robes, 202, 658, 657. Christ's soul, 543— 
 saints made, 541. 
 
 Wicked, difleren#e between them and the righ~ 
 teous, 377. their way and end, 380, 381. See 
 Sinner, Saint. 
 
 Wickedness, of man by nature, 182. or corrup- 
 tion of manners, 574, 575% or practical athe- 
 ism, 3, 36. 
 
SYLLABUS OF THE ARRANGEMENT. 
 
 Wilderness of this world, 371. Believers, com- 
 ing up out of it, 546, 463 v. 1, 2. faith guiding 
 through the, 274. See Jewish Church. 
 
 Will, depraved, 177 — renewed, 493. 
 
 Wind, of divine influences, 542. waves and 
 tempests, 58 v. 4, 5. and storms succeeded 
 by a calm, 69, 70. 
 
 Wine and bread, Christ compared to, 150 v. 3. 
 
 Winter and summer, 560, 561. 
 
 Wisdom of God, vast and unbounded, 44 v. 1 — 3, 
 76. of God in his works, 56. and equity of 
 providence, 74. and grace of the gospel, 249. 
 carnal, humbled, 194, 195, 193. Christ, the 
 wisdom of God, 254, 518. invitations of, to 
 men, 254, 255. Christ our, 234. power and 
 love in Christ, 247. 
 
 Wishes of the saints all gratified above, 385, 
 420 v. 7. 
 
 Witness of the Spirit desired, 325, 517 v. 10. 
 
 Wonderful, Christ the, 148 v. 2. 
 
 Word, Christ the, 103— made flesh, 103. the 
 written, relish for it, 161 v. 1. read with de- 
 sire and delight, 101, 299. the preached, un- 
 profitable through unbelief, 423. success of it 
 desired, 428 v. 5. See Scripture. 
 
 Words, of promises, sweet, 266. of performance, 
 265, 266. and deeds of Christ, 545, 457, 491, 
 492. and deeds of Christians, 230, 451, 291, 
 205—208. 
 
 Work of creation, 58 — of providence, 560, 561. 
 of creation and providence, 60, 61, 62. of 
 providence and grace, 85, 75 — 80. of crea- 
 tion, providence and grace, 81, 56, 414, 415. 
 of creation, providence, redemption and sal- 
 vation, 444, 445, 77. of the Spirit, powerful 
 and gracious, 324, 183. desiring it may be 
 complete, 374. of Christ and of the Spirit, 202. 
 
 Works, good, profit men, not God, 239. not 
 saving, 198, 448 v. 1. 
 
 World, its creation, 58. its preservation, disso- 
 
 lution and restoration, 68. end of it, 435. 
 unsatisfying, 331, 332, 169. unworthy our de- 
 light, 435. its temptations, 431. crucifixion 
 to it, by cross of Christ, 515. by the sight of 
 God, 330. hatred of it and saints' patience, 
 382. 
 
 Worldly-mindedness, folly of, and prayer against, 
 432, 323 v. 2. 
 
 Worship of God beneficial, 406. delightful, 171, 
 172, 419, 404. condescended to by God, 5. 
 accepted through Christ, 142, 143. and order 
 of the gospel, 401. daily, 400, 390, 551— in a 
 family, 396. public, longed for, 41(5 — 418, 402 
 —405, 398, 399. place for it, 453, 454. absence 
 from it, 28, 63. reverential, 26, 53. vain with- 
 out sincerity, 316. of heaven humble, 659. 
 
 Worth of the soul, 632. of Christ's righteousness, 
 201. 
 
 Wrath, and mercy of God, 21. and mercy from 
 the judgment-seat, 647. and vengeance, 653. 
 See God, Punishment. 
 
 Wrestling with doubts and fears, 337. 
 
 YEARLY feasts at Jerusalem, 453. 
 
 Yoke, of Christ, easy, 253. of affliction, 598 v. 3. 
 of circumcision, 506 v, 2. 
 
 Youth, its vanity, 568, 569. reminded of judg- 
 ment, 568, 569. exhorted to remember their 
 Creator, 567. 
 
 ZEAL of Christ, 285, 229. scandalized, 118 v. 
 9. inspiring the saints, 337. Christian, fhe 
 extent of it, 336 v. 3, 4. and prudence, 306. 
 in the Christian race, 338. for the gospel, 
 322 — for God, 336. against sin, 310. want 
 of it lamented, 351. 
 
 Zechariah' 1 s song, 496. 
 
 Zion, its beauty and worship, 461. citizen of 
 it described, 450, 451. its safety, 473— and 
 Sinai, 462. the residence of God, 454, 453. 
 the joy of the saints, 398, 399. the glory of 
 the earth, 472. See Church. 
 
 SYLLABUS OF THE ARRANGEMENT, 
 
 THE PERFECTIONS O* GOD, in 
 
 alphabetical order, from - - - 1 to 57 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE 58 - 82 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE - - - - 83 - 91 
 SCRIPTURE ------- 92-101 
 
 CHRIST 102 - 104 
 
 His Incarnation ----- 105 - 112 
 Life and Ministry - - - 113 - 115 
 Sufferings and Death - - 116 122 
 Resurrection ----- 123 - 126 
 Ascension and Exaltation 127 - 141 
 Intercession ----- 142 - 147 
 Characters and Offices - 148 - 153 
 Addresses to Christ - - - 154 - 160 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL, 
 
 alphabetically arranged - - - 161 - 236 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL - - - - 237 - 251 
 
 Invitations and Promises 252 - 266 
 
 THE SPIRIT 267-326 
 
 Graces of the Spirit, alpha- 
 betically arranged - - %68 - 322 
 Addresses to the Spirit - - 323 - 326 
 
 CHRISTIAN 327-376 
 
 SAINTS AND SINNERS - - - 377 - 387 
 
 WORSHIP 388-430 
 
 Private ------- 388 - 391 
 
 Family - - 392 - 397 
 
 Public 398-412 
 
 Lord's day ,413-424 
 
 Before Prayer ------- 425 
 
 Before Sermon - - - - 428 - 428 
 
 After Sernum 429-430 
 
 THE WORLD - - 431 
 
 THE CHURCH 436 
 
 Jewish Church, or history of 
 
 the Israelites - - - - 436 
 
 Christian Church - - - 450 
 Settlement and beauty of 
 
 a Church ----- 450 
 Afflictions, Persecutions and 
 
 Complaints - - - - 463 
 Safety, Deliverance and 
 
 Triumph 470 
 
 Church Meetings - - - 482 
 Prayer and Praise, or Mis- 
 sionary Meetings - - 489 
 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM 501 
 
 LORD'S SUPPER 509 
 
 SOLOMON'S SONG ----- 534 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS - - - 547 
 
 Morning and Evening - 547 
 
 Seasons of the Year - - 558 
 
 Youth and old Age - - 564 
 
 Fast and Thanksgiving days 573 
 
 Magistracy ----- 589 
 
 Sickness and Recovery - 595 
 
 TIME AND ETERNITY - - - 609 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION 618 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT - - - - 644 
 
 HELL AND HEAVEN - - - - 653 
 
 DOXOLOGIES ------- 663 
 
 Hosannas to Christ, - - 682 
 
 435 
 500 
 
 - 500 
 
 481 
 
 488 
 
 500 
 508 
 533 
 546 
 608 
 557 
 563 
 572 
 588 
 594 
 603 
 617 
 64? 
 
 1' 
 
DR. WATTS'S 
 
 PSALMS AND HYMNS/ 
 
 THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD, 
 
 ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 
 
 1 Psalm 33. 2d Part. P.M. # 
 
 A St. Hellens, Brooklyn. 
 
 Jill-sufficiency of Ood, and vanity of creatures. 
 
 O HAPPY nation, where the Lord 
 Reveals the treasure of his word, 
 And builds his church, his earthly throne! 
 His eye the heathen world surveys, 
 He form'd their hearts, he knows their ways; 
 But God, their Maker, is unknown. 
 
 2 Let kings rely upon their host, 
 And of his strength the champion boast; 
 
 In vain they l)oast, in vain rely : 
 In vain we trust the brutal force, 
 Or speed, or courage of a horse 
 
 To guard his rider, or to fly. 
 
 3 The eye of thy compassion, Lord, 
 Doth more secure defence afford, 
 
 When death or dangers threatening 
 stanfl : 
 Thy watchful eye preserves the just, 
 Who make thy name their fear and trust, 
 
 When wars or famine waste the land. 
 
 4 In sickness or the bloody field, 
 Thou our physician, thou our shield, 
 
 Send us salvation from thy throne : 
 We wait to see thy goodness shine ; 
 Let us rejoice in help divine, 
 
 For all our hope is God alone. 
 
 Q Psalm 33. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 ** Wareham, Rochester, Warsaw. 
 
 i All-sufficiency of Ood, S(c. 
 
 BLEST is the nation where the Lord 
 Hath fix'd his gracious throne ; 
 i Where he reveals his heavenly word, 
 
 And calls their tribes his own. 
 s2His eye, with infinite survey, 
 Does the whole world behold ; 
 He form'd us all of equal clay, 
 And knows our feeble mould. 
 3 
 
 3 Kings are not rescu'd by the force 
 
 Of armies, from the grave; 
 Nor speed, nor courage of a horse 
 Can the bold rider save. 
 
 4 Vain is the strength of beasts or men, 
 
 To hope for safety thence; 
 
 But holy souls from God obtain 
 
 A strong and sure defence. 
 
 5 God is their fear, and God their trust, 
 
 When plagues or famine spread; 
 His watchful eye secures the just, 
 
 Among ten thousand dead. 
 6Lord ; let our hearts in thee rejoice, 
 
 And bless us from thy throne; 
 For we have made thy word our choice, 
 
 And trust thy grace alone. 
 
 o Psalm 36. C. M. # 
 
 & Barby, Irish, Clarenden. 
 
 Being and attributes of God asserted. 
 
 WHILE men grow bold in wicked 
 ways, 
 And yet a God they own, 
 My heart within me often says, 
 ' Their thoughts believe there's none.* 
 
 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare 
 
 (Whate'er their lips profess) 
 ' God hath no wrath for them to fear, 
 'Nor will they seek his grace.' 
 
 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their 
 
 eyes: 
 But there's a hastening hour, 
 When they shall see, with sore surprise 
 The terrors of thy power. 
 
 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, 
 
 Though mountains melt away; 
 Thy judgments are a world unknown, 
 A deep, unfathom'd sea. 
 
 5 Above these heavens' created rounds, 
 
 Thy mercies, Lord, extend; 
 Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds, 
 Where time and nature end. 
 
4,5 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, 
 
 Nor overlooks the beast ; 
 Beneath the shadow of thy wings 
 Thy children? choose to rest. 
 
 7 [From thee, when creature streams run 
 
 And mortal comforts die, [low, 
 
 Perpetual* springs of life shall flow, 
 And raise our pleasures high. 
 
 8 Though all created light decay, 
 
 And death close up our eyes, 
 
 Thy presence makes eternal day, 
 
 Where clouds can never rise.] 
 
 A Psalm 103. 2d Part. S. M. # 
 
 ^ Dover, Calmar. 
 
 Compassion of God. 
 
 MY soul, repeat his praise, 
 Whose mercies are so great ; 
 Whose anger is so slow to rise, 
 So ready to abate. 
 
 2 God will not always chide; 
 And when Ms strokes are felt, 
 
 His strokes are fewer than our crimes, 
 And lighter than our guilt 
 
 3 High as the heavens are rais'd 
 Above the ground we tread, 
 
 So far the riches of his grace. 
 Our highest thoughts exceed. 
 
 4 His power subdues our sins, 
 And his forgiving love, 
 
 Far as the east is from the west, 
 Doth all our guilt remove. 
 
 5 The pity of the Lord 
 
 To those that fear his name, 
 Is such as tender parents feel; 
 He knows our feeble frame. 
 
 6 He knows we are but dust, 
 Scatter'd by every breath ; 
 
 His anger, like a rising wind, 
 Can send us swift to death. 
 
 7 Our days are as the grass, 
 Or like the morning lower; 
 
 If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, 
 It withers in an hour. 
 
 8 But thy compassions, Lord, 
 To endless years endure ; 
 
 And children's children ever find 
 Thy words of promise sure. 
 
 « Hymn 45. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 u Shoel, Wells, Hague. 
 
 Condescension of Gud. 
 
 THY favours, Lord, surprise our souls ; 
 Will the Eternal dwell with us ? 
 What canst thou find beneath the poles 
 To tempt thy chariot downward thus ? 
 
 2 Still might he fill his starry throne, 
 And please his ears with Gabriel's songs ; 
 But heavenly Majesty comes down, 
 And bows to hearken to our tongues ! 
 
 3 Great God ! what poor returns we pay 
 For love so infinite as thine 1 
 
 Words are but air, and tongues but clay, 
 But thy compassion's all divine. 
 
 (I Hymn 46. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Portugal, Truro, Dunstan. 
 Condescension of God. 
 
 TIP to the Lord, who reigns on high, 
 ^ And views the nations from afar, 
 Let 'everlasting praises fly, 
 And tell how large his bounties are. 
 
 2 [He that can shake the worlds he made, 
 Or with his word, or with his rod ; 
 His goodness, how amazing great ! 
 And what a condescending God ! 
 
 3 God, that must stoop to view the skies, 
 And bow to see what angels do, 
 Down to the earth he casts his eyes, 
 And bends Ms footsteps downward too.] 
 
 4 He overrules all mortal things, 
 And manages our mean affairs : 
 On humble souls the King of kmgs 
 Bestows Ms counsels, and his cares. 
 
 5 Our sorrows and our tears we pour 
 Into the bosom of our God ; 
 
 He hears us in the mournful hour, 
 And helps to bear the heavy load. 
 
 6 In vain might lofty princes try 
 Such condescension to perform; 
 For worms were never rais'd so Mgh 
 Above their meanest fellow worm. 
 
 7 O ! could our thankful hearts devise 
 A tribute equal to thy grace, 
 
 To the third heaven our songs should rise, 
 And teach the golden harps thy praise. 
 
 7 Hymn 99. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Abridge, Christmas. 
 Decrees of God. 
 
 LET the whole race of creatures lie 
 Abas'd before their God ; 
 Whate'er Ms sovereign voice has form'd 
 He governs with a nod. 
 
 2 [Ten thousand ages ere the sides 
 
 Were into motion brought, 
 All the long years and worlds to come 
 Stood present to his thought 
 
 3 There's not a sparrow nor a worm 
 
 But's found in his decrees ; 
 He raises monarchs to their thrones, 
 And sinks them as he please.] 
 
8,9 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 10, 11 
 
 4 If light attend the course I run, 
 
 'Tis he provides those rays ; 
 And 'tis his hand that hide?! my sun, 
 If darkness cloud my days. 
 
 5 Yet I would not be much concern'd, 
 
 Nor vainly long to see 
 The volumes of nis deep decrees, 
 What months are writ for me. 
 
 6 When he reveals the book of life, 
 
 O, may I read my name 
 Among the chosen ;of his love, 
 The followers of the Lamb. 
 
 8 
 
 Htmn 67. B. a. C. M. # 
 
 Abridge, Bedford, Stephens. 
 Dominion and immutability of God. 
 
 GREAT God ! how infinite art thou ! 
 What worthless worms are we ! 
 Let the whole race of creatures how, 
 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 Nature and time quite naked lie 
 
 To thine immense survey, 
 
 From the formation of the sky 
 
 To the great burning day. 
 
 4 Eternity, with all its years, 
 
 Stands present in thy view ; 
 To thee there's nothing old appears — 
 Great God! there's nothing new. 
 
 5 Our lives thro' various scenes are drawn, 
 
 And vex'd with trifling cares ! 
 While thine eternal thought moves on 
 Thine undisturb'd affairs. 
 
 6 Great God ! how infinite art thou ! 
 
 What worthless worms are we ! 
 Let the whole race of creatures bow, 
 And pay their praise to thee. 
 
 9 
 
 Psalm 93. L. M. 
 
 Old Hundred, Portugal, Hamburg. 
 
 Dominion, eternity and immutability of God. 
 
 JEHOVAH reigns ! he dwells in light, 
 Girded with majesty and might ; 
 The world, created by his hands, 
 Still on its first foundation stands. 
 
 2 But ere this spacious world was made, 
 Or had its first foundation laid, 
 
 Thy throne eternal ages stood, 
 Thyself the Ever-living God. 
 
 3 Like floods the angry nations rise, 
 And aim their rage against the skies : 
 Vain floods, that aim their rage so high ! 
 At thy rebuke the billows' die 
 
 4 Forever shall thy throne endure: 
 Thy promise stands forever sure ; 
 And everlasting holiness 
 Becomes the dwellings of thy grace. 
 
 1 A Psalm 93. 1st Part. P. M. # 
 
 XXJ Old 50th, or Landaff, Cherriton. 
 Dominion of God. 
 
 THE Lord of glory reigns, he reigns on high : 
 His robes of state are strength and majesty . 
 This wide creation rose at his command, 
 Built by his word and 'stablish'd by his hand. 
 Long stood his throne ere he began creation, 
 And his own Godhead is the firm foundation. 
 
 2 God is th' Eternal King : thy foes in vain 
 Raise their rebellion to confound thy reign 5 
 In vain the storms, in vain the floods arise, 
 And roar, and toss their waves against the skies : 
 
 Foaming at heaven, they rage with wild commotion, 
 But heaven's high arches scorn the swelling ocean. 
 
 3 Ye tempests, rage no more ; ye floods, be still ! 
 And the mad world submissive to his will ! 
 Built on his truth, his church must ever stand ; 
 Firm are his promises and strong his hand. 
 
 See his own sons, when they appear before him, 
 Bow at his footstool, and with fear adore him. 
 
 1 1 Psalm 93. 2d Part. P. M. # 
 
 • iJL Dalston, Worship. 
 
 ri^HE Lord Jehovah reigns, 
 -*- And royal state maintains, 
 
 His head with awful glories crown'd: 
 ArrayM 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, 
 Before the starry sky; 
 
 Eternal is thy kingdom, Lord. 
 
 3 In vain the noisy crowd, 
 Like billows fierce and loud, 
 
 Against thine empire rage and roar: 
 
 In vain, with angry spite, 
 
 The surly nations fight, 
 And dash like waves against the shore. 
 
 4 Let floods and nations rage, 
 And all their powers engage: 
 
 Let swelling tides assault the sky; 
 The terrors of thy frown 
 Shall beat their madness down; 
 
 Thy throne forever stands on high. 
 
 5 Thy promises are true, 
 Thy grace is ever new : 
 
 There fix'd, thy church shall ne'er remove 1 
 Thy saints with holy fear 
 Shall in thy courts appear, 
 And sing thine everlasting love. 
 (Repeat the fourth stanza, if necessary.) 
 
12, 13 
 
 PERFECTIONS OE GOD. 
 
 14, 15 
 
 irt Hymn 70. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 *-~ Roth well, Dunstan. 
 
 Dominion of Qod over the sea. 
 
 GOD of the seas, thv thundering voice 
 Makes all the roaring waves rejoice ; 
 And one soft word of thy command 
 Can sink them, silent in the sand. 
 
 2 If but a Moses wave thy rod, 
 The sea divides and owns its God ; 
 The stormy floods their Maker knew, 
 And led his chosen armies through ! 
 
 3 The scaly shoals, amidst the sea, 
 To thee, their Lord, a tribute pay ; 
 The meanest fish that swims the flood 
 Leaps up, and means a praise to God. 
 
 4 [The larger monsters of the deep 
 On thy commands attendance keep : 
 By thy permission, sport and play, 
 And cleave along their foaming way. 
 
 5 If God his voice of tempest rears, 
 Leviathan lies still, and fears ; 
 Anon he lifts his nostrils high, 
 And spouts the ocean to the sky.] 
 
 6 How is thy glorious power ador'd 
 Amidst those watery nations, Lord ! 
 Yet the bold men that trace the seas, 
 Bold men, refuse their Maker's praise. 
 
 7 [What scenes of miracles they see, 
 And never tune a song to thee ! 
 While on the flood they safely ride, 
 They curse the hand that smooths the tide. 
 
 8 Anon they plunge in watery graves, 
 And some drink death among the waves ; 
 Yet the surviving crew blaspheme, 
 Nor own the God that rescu'd them.] 
 
 9 O, for some signal of thy hand ! 
 Shake all the seas, Lord, shake the land : 
 Great Judge, descend, lest men deny 
 That there's a God who rules the sky. 
 
 1 HymxX 115. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 •*•** Marlow, St. Anns, Christmas. 
 
 Dominion and vengeance of Ood. 
 
 LTIGH as the heavens above the ground 
 -"--■- Reigns the Creator, God ; 
 Wide as the whole creation's bound 
 Extends his awful rod. 
 
 2 Let princes of exalted state 
 
 To him ascribe their crown ; 
 
 Render their homage at his feet, 
 
 And cast their glories down. 
 
 3 Know that his kingdom is supreme, 
 
 Your lofty thoughts are vain ; 
 He calls you gods, that awful name, 
 But ye must die like men. 
 
 4 Then let the sovereigns of the globe 
 
 Net dare to vex the just ; 
 He puts on vengeance like a robe, 
 And treads the worms to dust. 
 
 5 Ye judges of the earth, be wise, 
 
 And think of heaven with fear ; 
 The meanest saint that you despise 
 Has an avenger there. 
 
 14 
 
 Hymn 17. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 Arlington, Devizes, Braintree. 
 Eternity of God. 
 
 RISE, rise, my soul, and leave the 
 ground, 
 Stretch all thy thoughts abroad, 
 And rouse up every tuneful sound 
 To praise th' Eternal God. 
 
 2 Long ere the lofty skies were spread, 
 
 Jehovah fill'd his throne ; 
 Or Adam form'd, or angels made, 
 The Maker liv'd alone. 
 
 3 His boundless years can ne'er decrease 
 
 But still maintain their prime ; 
 Eternity's his dwelling place, 
 And eve?- is his time. 
 
 4 While like a tide our minutes flow 
 
 The present and the past, 
 
 He fills his own immortal now, 
 
 And sees our ages waste. 
 
 5 The sea and sky must perish too, 
 
 And vast destruction come ; 
 The creatures — look ! how old they grow, 
 And wait their fiery doom. 
 
 6 Well, let the sea shrink all away, 
 
 And flames melt down the sides, 
 My God shall live an endless day, 
 When old creation dies. 
 
 1 5 Psalm 89. 1st Part. C. M. * 
 
 -*■ Irish, Devizes, St. Anns. 
 
 Faithfulness of God. 
 
 MY 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 : 
 x^nd if he speak a promise once, 
 Th' eternal grace is sure. 
 
 3 How long the race of David held 
 
 The promis'd Jewish throne ! 
 But there's a nobler covenant seal'd 
 To David's greater Son. 
 
 4 His seed forever shall possess 
 
 A throne above the skies ; 
 The meanest subject of his grace 
 Shall to that glory rise. 
 
16, 1/ 
 
 PERFECTIONS OE GOD. 
 
 18, 19 
 
 5 Lord God of Hosts, thy wondrous ways 
 Are sung by saints above ; 
 And saints on earth their honours raise 
 To thy unchanging love. 
 
 ifi Psalm 145. 2d Part. CM. # 
 
 ±lJ Barby, Bedford. 
 
 Goodness of God. 
 
 ^WEET is the memory of thy grace. 
 ^ My God, my heavenly King; 
 Let age to age thy righteousness 
 
 In songs of glory sing. 
 <? God reigns on high, but not confines 
 
 His goodness to the skies ; 
 Thro' the whole earth his bounty shines, 
 And every want supplies. 
 
 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait 
 
 On thee for daily food: 
 Thy liberal hand provides their meat, 
 And fills their mouths with good. 
 
 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord ! 
 
 How slow thine anger moves ! 
 But soon he sends his pardoning word 
 To cheer the souls he loves. 
 
 5 Creatures, with all their endless race, 
 
 Thy power and praise proclaim ; 
 But saints, that taste thy richer grace, 
 Delight to bless thy name. 
 
 17 Psalm 103. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 •*• ■ Slioel, Newcourt. 
 
 Goodness and mercy of God. 
 
 BLESS, O my soul, the living God, 
 Call home thy thoughts, that rove 
 abroad : 
 Let all the powers within me join 
 In work and worship so divine. 
 y Bless, O my soul, the God of grace ; 
 His favours claim thy highest praise : 
 Why should the wonders he hath wrought 
 Be lost in silence and forgot ? 
 
 3 'Tis he, my soul, that sent his Son 
 To die for crimes which thou hast done ; 
 He owns the ransom, and forgives ^ 
 The hourly follies of our lives. 
 
 4 The vices of the mind he heals, 
 And cures the pains that nature feels, 
 Pi,edeems the soul from hell, and saves 
 Our wasting life from threatening graves. 
 
 5 Our youth, decay'd, his power repairs ; 
 His mercy crowns our growing years ; 
 He satisfies our mouth with good, 
 And fills our hopes with heavenly food. 
 
 6 He sees th' oppressor and th' oppress'd, 
 And often gives the sufferers rest ; 
 But will his justice more display 
 
 In the last great rewarding day* 
 
 7 [His power he show'd by Moses' hands, 
 And gave to Israel his commands ; 
 But sent his truth and mercy down 
 To all the nations by his Son. 
 
 8 Let the whole earth his power confess, 
 Let the whole earth adore his grace : 
 The Gentile with the Jew shall join 
 In work and worship so divine.] 
 
 1 Q , Psalm 146. L. M. # 
 
 ~. Luton, Blendon. 
 
 Goodness and truth of God. 
 
 PRAISE ye the Lord; my heart shall join 
 In work so pleasant, so divine ; 
 Now while the flesh is mine abode, 
 And when my soul ascends to God. 
 
 2 Praise shall employ my noblest powers, 
 While immortality endures : 
 My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
 While life, and thought, and being last. 
 
 8 Why should I make a man my trust ? 
 Princes must die and turn to dust ; [power 
 Their breath departs, their pomp and 
 And thoughts all vanish in an hour. 
 
 4 Happy the man whose hopes rely 
 On Israel's God : he*made the sky, 
 And earth, and seas, with all their tram, 
 And none shall find his promise vain. 
 
 5 His truth forever stands secure : 
 
 He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor ; 
 He sends the labouring conscience peace, 
 And grants the prisoner sweet release. 
 
 6 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind ; 
 The Lord supports the sinking mind ; 
 He helps the stranger in distress, 
 The widow and the fatherless. 
 
 7 He loves his saints, he knows them well, 
 But turns the wicked down to hell; 
 Thy God, O Zion ! ever reigns ; 
 Praise him in everlasting strains. 
 
 -SO Psalm 146, as 113th. P.M. # 
 
 A u St. Hellens, Psalm 46th, Brooklyn. 
 Goodness of God. and vanity of men. 
 
 I'LL praise my Maker with my breath ; 
 And when my voice is lost in death, 
 Praise shall employ my nobler powers : 
 My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
 While life and thought, and being last, 
 
 Or immortality endures. 
 2 Why should I make a man my trust ? 
 Princes must die and turn to dust : 
 
 Vain is the help of flesh and blood ; 
 Their breath departs, their pomp and pow'r 
 And thoughts all vanish in an hour ; 
 Nor can they make their promise good. 
 
20, 21 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOO. 
 
 22,23 
 
 3 Happy the man, whose hopes rely- 
 On Israel's God : he made the sky, 
 
 And earth and seas with all their train ; 
 His truth forever stands secure : 
 He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor. 
 
 And none shall find his promise vain. 
 
 4 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind ; 
 The Lord supports the sinking mind ; 
 
 He sends the labouring conscience 
 He helps the stranger in distress, [peace ; 
 Thfe widow and the fatherless, 
 
 And grants the prisoner sweet release. 
 
 5 He loves his saints, he knows them well, 
 But turns the wicked down to hell : 
 
 Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns ; 
 Let every tongue, let every age 
 In this exalted work engage ; 
 
 Praise him in everlasting strains. 
 
 6 I'll praise him while he lends me breath, 
 And when my voice is lost in death, 
 Praise shall employ my nobler powers : 
 
 My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
 While life, and thought, and being last, 
 Or immortality endures. 
 
 on Hymn 22. B. 2. L. M. 
 
 fr\J Truro,* Blendon. 
 
 # 
 
 Grandeur of God, or his terrible majesty. 
 
 TERRIBLE God, who reign'st on high, 
 How awful is thy thundering hand ! 
 Thy fiery bolts, how fierce they fly ! 
 Nor can all earth or hell withstand. 
 
 2 This the old rebel angels knew, 
 And Satan fell beneath thy frown ; 
 Thine arrows struck the traitor thro', 
 And weighty vengeance sunk him down. 
 
 3 This Sodom felt — and feels it still — 
 And roars beneath th' eternal load : 
 
 1 With endless burnings who can dwell, 
 * Or bear the fury of a God ?' 
 
 4 Tremble, ye sinners, and submit; 
 Throw down your arms before his throne; 
 Bend your heads low beneath his feet, 
 Or his strong hand shall crush you down. 
 
 5 And ye, bless'd saints, that love him too, 
 With reverence bow before his name ; 
 Thus all his heavenly servants do: 
 God is a bright and burning flame. 
 
 Ol Hmw 42. B. 1. CM. 
 
 ~ x Dundee, St. Ann's. 
 
 #orb 
 
 Grandeur of God, or divine wrath and mercy. 
 
 ADORE and tremble, for our God 
 Is a consuming fire •* 
 His jealous eyes his wrath inflame, 
 And raise his vengeance higher. 
 * Heb. xii. 29 
 
 2 Almighty vengeance, how it burns ! 
 
 How bright his fury glows ! 
 Vast magazines of plagues and storms 
 Lie treasured for his foes. 
 
 3 Those heaps of wrath, by slow degrees 
 
 Are forced into a flame ; 
 But kindled, O ! how fierce they blaze ! 
 And rend all nature's frame. 
 
 4 At his approacli the mountains flee, 
 
 And seek a watery grave; 
 The frighted sea makes haste away, 
 And shrinks up every wave. 
 
 5 Through the wide air the weighty rocks 
 
 Are swift as hailstones hurl'd: 
 
 Who dares to meet his fiery rage, 
 
 That shakes the solid world? 
 
 6 Yet, mighty God ! thy sovereign graco 
 
 Sits regent on the throne, 
 The refuge of thy chosen race 
 When wrath comes rushing down. 
 
 7 Thy hand shall on rebellious kings 
 
 A fiery tempest pour, 
 While we, beneath thy sheltering wings, 
 Thy just revenge adore. 
 
 OO Psalm 145. L. M. # 
 
 "*"' Old Hundred, Dunstan, Bath. 
 
 Greatness, truth, and justice of God. 
 
 MY God, my King, thy various praise 
 Shall fill the remnant of my days : 
 Thy grace employ my humble tongue, 
 Till death 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 truth and justice I'll proclaim ; 
 Thy bounty Aoavs, an endless stream ; 
 Thy mercy swift ; thine anger slow, 
 But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 
 
 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine, 
 And speak thy majesty divine ; 
 
 Let " every realm Avith joy" proclaim 
 The sound and honor of thy name. 
 
 5 Let distant times and nations raise 
 The long succession of thy praise ; 
 And unborn ages make my song 
 The joy and labour of their tongue. 
 
 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds ? 
 Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds! 
 Vast and unsearchable thy ways ; 
 Vast and immortal be thy praise ! 
 
 OQ Psalm 145. 1st Part. CM. # 
 
 **** Barby, Rochester, Conway. 
 
 Greatness and mercv of God. 
 
 LONG as I live I'll bless thy name, 
 My King, my God of love ; 
 
24,25 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 26, 27 
 
 My work and joy shall be the same 
 In the bright world above. 
 
 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, 
 
 And let his praise be great ; 
 I'll sing the honours of thy throne, 
 Thy works of grace repeat. 
 
 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue, 
 
 And, while my lips rejoice, 
 The men that hear my sacred song 
 Shall join their cheerful voice. 
 
 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, 
 
 And children learn thy ways ; 
 
 Ages to come thy truth proclaim, 
 
 And nations sound thy praise. 
 
 5 Thy glorious deeds of ancient date 
 
 Shall through the world be known : 
 Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, 
 With public splendour shown. 
 
 6 The world is managed by thy hands ; 
 
 Thy saints are ruled by love ; 
 And thine eternal kingdom stands, 
 Though rocks and hills remove. 
 
 Shall mortal worms presume to be 
 More holy, wise, or just than he ? 
 
 2 Behold he puts his trust in none 
 Of all the spirits round his throne ; 
 Their natures, when compar'd with his, 
 Are neither holy, just, nor wise. 
 
 3 But how much meaner things are they 
 Who spring from dust and dwell in clay ' 
 Touch'd by the finger of thy wrath, 
 We faint and vanish like the moth. 
 
 4 From night to day, from day to night, 
 We die by thousands in thy sight : 
 Bury'd in dust whole nations lie, 
 Like a forgotten vanity. 
 
 5 Almighty Power, to thee we bow ; 
 How frail are we, how glorious Thou 
 No more the sons of earth shall dare 
 With an eternal God compare. 
 
 94 Hymn 86. B. 1. CM. 
 
 ^* Canterbury, Covington. 
 
 bor# 
 
 Holiness and majesty of God. 
 
 HOW should the sons of Adam's race 
 Be pure before their God ! 
 If he contend in righteousness, 
 We fall beneath his rod. 
 
 2 To vindicate my words and thoughts 
 
 I'll make no more pretence ; 
 Not one of all my thousand faults 
 Can bear a just defence. 
 
 3 Strong is his arm, his heart is wise ; 
 
 What vain presumers dare 
 Against their Maker's hand to rise, 
 Or tempt th' unequal war? f- 
 
 4 [Mountains by his almighty wrath 
 
 From their old seats are torn ; 
 He shakes tbe earth from south to north, 
 And all her pillars mourn. 
 h He bids the sun forbear to rise; 
 The obedient stin forbears : 
 His hand with sackcloth spreads the skies 
 And seals up all the stars. 
 6 He walks upon the stormy sea; 
 Flies on the stormy wind ; 
 There's none can trace his wondrous way, 
 Or his dark footsteps find.] 
 
 OjR Psalm 99. 2d Part. S. M. 
 
 AXJf St. Thomas, Dover. 
 
 # 
 
 Holiness and vengeance of Ood. 
 
 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 cry'd. when Samuel pray'd, 
 He gave his people rest. 
 
 3 Oft he forgave their sins, 
 Nor would destroy their race, 
 
 And oft he made his vengeance known, 
 When they abus'd 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. 
 
 QZ Hymn 82. B. 1. L- M. # or b 
 
 * u Old Hundred, Hebron. 
 
 Holiness of God and mortality of men. 
 
 HALL the vile race of flesh and blood 
 
 S 
 
 97 Hymn 87. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 A • Abridge, Bedford. 
 
 Incomprehensibility of God. 
 
 HOW wondrous great, how glorious 
 bright 
 Must our Creator be ! 
 Who dwells amidst the dazzling light 
 Of vast infinity ! 
 
 2 Our soaring; spirits upward rise 
 
 Toward the celestial throne : 
 Fain would we see the blessed Three, 
 And the Almighty One. 
 
 3 Our reason stretches all its wings, 
 
 And climbs above the skies; 
 But still how far beneath thy feet. 
 Our grovelling reason lies! 
 
 4 [Lord, here we bend our humble souls, 
 
 And awfully adore: 
 
28, 29 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 30, 31 
 
 For the weak pinions of our minds 
 
 Can stretch a thought no more.] 
 o Thy glories infinitely rise 
 
 Above our labouring tongue ; 
 In vain the highest seraph tries 
 
 To form an equal song. 
 6 [In humble notes our faith adores 
 
 The great mysterious King, 
 While angels strain their nobler powers, 
 
 And sweep th' immortal string.] 
 
 28 
 
 Hymn 170. B. % L. M. # 
 
 Islington, Luton. 
 Incomprehensibility and Sovereignty of God. 
 
 [ipiAN creatures to perfection find 
 ^ Th' eternal, uncreated Mind ? 
 Or can the largest stretch of thought 
 Measure and search his nature out ? 
 
 2 'Tis high as heaven, 'tis deep as hell, 
 And what can mortals know or tell ? 
 His glory spreads beyond the sky, 
 And all the shining worlds on high. 
 
 3 But man, vain man would fain be wise ; 
 Born like a wild young colt, he flies 
 Through all the follies of his mind. 
 And smells and snuffs the empty wind.] 
 
 4 God is a King, of power unknown ; 
 Firm are the orders of his throne ; 
 If he resolve, who dare oppose, 
 
 Or ask him why, or what he does ? 
 
 5 He wounds the heart, and he makes whole; 
 He calms the tempest of the soul : 
 When he shuts up in long despair, 
 Who can remove the heavy bar? 
 
 6 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. 
 
 7 He gave the vaulted heaven its form, 
 The crooked serpent and the worm ; 
 He breaks the billows with his breath, 
 And smites the sons of pride to death. 
 
 8 These are a portion of his ways ; 
 But who shall dare describe his face ? 
 Who can endure his light, or stand 
 To hear the thunders of his hand ? 
 
 29 
 
 Hymk 26. B.2. L.M. # 
 
 Lowell, Wells. 
 Invisibility of God. 
 
 LORD, we are blind, poor mortals, blind, 
 We can't behold thy bright abode ; 
 O ! 'tis beyond a creature mind 
 To glance a thought halfway to God! 
 2 Infinite leagues beyond the sky 
 The great Eternal reigns alone ; 
 Where neither wings nor souls can fly, 
 Nor angels climb the topless throne. 
 
 3 The Lord of glory builds his seat 
 Of gems incomparably bright ; 
 And lays beneath hi§ sacred feet 
 Substantial beams of gloomy night 
 
 4 Yet, glorious Lord, thy gracious eyes 
 Look through, and cheer us from above : 
 Beyond our praise thy grandeur flies, 
 Yet we adore, and yet we love. 
 
 QA Psalm 142. C. M. # 
 
 v Canterbury, Barby, Wantage. 
 Kindness of God, or God the hope of the helpless. 
 
 HPO God I made my sorrows known, 
 •*• From God I sought relief; 
 In long complaints before his throne 
 I pour'd out all my grief. 
 
 2 My soul was overwhelmed with woes, 
 
 My heart began to break; 
 My God, who all my burdens knows, 
 He knows the way I take. 
 
 3 On every side I cast mine eye, 
 
 And found my helpers gone ; 
 While friends and strangers pass'd me by, 
 Neglected or unknown. 
 
 4 Then did I raise a louder cry, 
 
 And call'd thy mercy near: 
 'Thou art my portion when I die. 
 'Be thou my refuge here.' 
 
 5 Lord, I am brought exceeding low 
 
 Now let thine ear attend ; 
 And make my foes, who vex me, know 
 I've an Almighty Friend. 
 
 6 From my sad prison set me free, 
 
 Then shall I praise thy name ; 
 And holy men shall join' with me 
 Thy kindness to proclaim. 
 
 •* Hymn 105. B. 2. C. M. b or # 
 
 *"*• Christmas, Arlington, Terry. 
 Long-suffering of God. 
 
 AND are we wretches yet alive? 
 And do we yet rebel ? 
 'Tis boundless, 'tis amazing love, 
 That bears us up from liell! 
 
 2 The burden of our weighty guilt 
 
 Would sink us down to flames; 
 And threatening vengeance rolls above, 
 To crush our feeble frames. 
 
 3 Almighty goodness cries, Forbear! 
 
 And straight the thunder stays: 
 And dare we now provoke his wrath> 
 And weary out his grace ! 
 
 4 Lord, we have long abus'd thy love. 
 
 Too long indulg'd our sin ; 
 Our aching hearts e'en bleed to see 
 What rebels we have been. 
 
32, 33 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 34, 35 
 
 5 No more, ye lusts, shall ye command ; 
 No more will we obey ; 
 Stretch out, O God, thy conquering hand, 
 And drive thy foes away. 
 
 Oft Hymn 103. B. 2. C. M. ±fc 
 
 e *'*' Franklin, Christmas. 
 
 Love of God in the gift of his Son. 
 
 COME, happy souls, approach your 
 God, 
 With new melodious songs ; 
 Come, render to almighty grace 
 The tribute of your tongues. 
 
 2 So strange, so boundless was the love 
 
 That pity'd dying men, 
 The Father sent his equal Son 
 To give them life again. 
 
 3 Thy hands, dear Jesus, were not arm'd 
 
 With a revenging rod ; 
 No hard commission to perform 
 The vengeance of a God. 
 
 4 But all was mercy, all was mild, 
 
 And wrath forsook the throne, 
 When Christ on the kind errand came, 
 And brought salvation down. 
 
 5 Here, sinners, you may heal your wounds, 
 
 And wipe your sorrows dry: 
 Trust in the mighty Saviour s name, 
 And you shall never die. 
 
 6 See, dearest Lord, our willing souls 
 
 Accept thine offer'd grace; 
 We bless the great Redeemer's love, 
 And give the Father praise. 
 
 oo Htmxn 104. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 **** Watchman, Olmutz. 
 
 Love and mercy of Ood. 
 
 RAISE your triumphant songs 
 To an immortal tune ; 
 Let the wide earth resound the deeds 
 Celestial grace has done. 
 
 2 Sing how Eternal Love 
 Its chief Beloved chose, 
 
 And bid him raise our wretched race 
 From their abyss of woes. 
 
 3 His hand no thunder bears, 
 No terror clothes his brow; 
 
 No bolts to drive our guilty souls 
 To fiercer flames below. 
 
 4 'Twas mercy fill'd the throne, 
 And wrath stood silent by, 
 
 When Christ was sent with pardons down 
 To rebels doom'd to die. 
 
 5 Now, sinners, dry your tears, 
 Let hopeless sorrow cease ; 
 
 Bow to the sceptre of his love, 
 And take the offer'd peace. 
 
 6 Lord, we obey thy call; 
 We lay an humble claim 
 To the salvation thou hast brought, 
 And love and praise thy name. 
 
 04 Psalm 113. P. M. # 
 
 *": St. Hellens, Brooklyn. 
 
 Majesty and condescension of Ood. 
 
 XTE that delight to serve the Lord, 
 -*- The honours of his name record, 
 
 His sacred name forever bless: 
 Where'er the circling sun displays 
 His rising beams or setting rays, 
 
 Let lands and seas his power confess?. 
 
 2 Not time, nor nature's narrow rounds, 
 Can give his vast dominion bounds ; 
 
 The heavens are far below his height . 
 Let no created greatness dare 
 With our eternal God compare, 
 
 Arm'd with his uncreated might ! 
 
 3 He bows his glorious head to view 
 What the bright hosts of angels do, 
 
 And bends his care to mortal things 
 His sovereign hand exalts the poor, 
 He takes the needy from the door, 
 
 And makes them company for kings. 
 
 4 When childless families despair, 
 He sends the blessing of an heir 
 
 To rescue their expiring name : 
 The mother, with a thankful voice, 
 Proclaims his praises and her joys : 
 
 Let every age advance his fame. 
 
 35 
 
 Psalm 113. L. M. # 
 
 Kewcourt, Gloucester. 
 
 Majesty and condescension of God. 
 
 "V~E servants of til' Almighty King, 
 -*- In every age his praises sing : 
 Where'er the sun shall rise or set, 
 The nations shall his praise repeat. 
 
 2 Above the earth, beyond the sky, 
 Stands his high throne of majesty : 
 Nor time, nor place his power restrain, 
 Nor hour d his universal reign. 
 
 3 Which of the sons of Adam dare, 
 Or angels, with their God compare ? 
 His glorif s, how divinely bright, 
 Who dwells in uncreated light ! 
 
 4 Behold his love ! he stoops to view 
 What saints above and angels do ; 
 And condescends yet more to know 
 The mean affairs of men below. 
 
 5 From dust and cottages obscure, 
 His grace exalte the humble poor ; 
 Gives them the honour of his sons, 
 And fits them for their heav'nly thrones 
 
36, 37 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 38 
 
 6 [A word of his creating voice 
 
 Can make the barren house rejoice : 
 Though Sarah's ninety years were past, 
 The promis'd seed is born at last. 
 
 7 With joy the mother views her son, 
 And tells the wonders God has done ; 
 Faith may grow strong when sense 
 
 despairs, 
 Though nature fails, the promise bears.] 
 
 €»a Psalm 38. S. M. b 
 
 0vJ> Olmutz, Paddington. 
 
 Majesty of God and wickedness of man. 
 
 WHEN man grows bold in sin, 
 My heart within me cries, 
 'He hath no faith of God within, 
 ' Nor fear before his eyes.' 
 
 2 THe walks a while conceal'd 
 tn a self-flattering dream, 
 
 Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, 
 Expose his hateful name.] 
 
 3 His heart is false and foul, 
 His words are smooth and fair j 
 
 Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, 
 And leaves no goodness there. 
 
 4 He plots upon his bed, 
 New mischiefs to fulfil ; 
 
 He sets his heart, and hands, and head, 
 To practise all that's ill. 
 
 5 But there's a dreadful God, 
 Though men renounce his fear ; 
 
 His justice, hid behind the cloud, 
 Shall one great day appear. 
 
 6 His truth transcends the sky ; 
 In heaven his mercies dwell ; 
 
 Deep as the sea his judgments lie ; 
 His anger burns to hell. 
 
 7 How excellent his love 
 Whence ail our safety springs ! 
 
 O never let my soul remove 
 From underneath his wings. 
 
 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, 
 
 07 Psalm 145. 3d Part. CM. # 
 
 ** • Lanesboro', St. Martin's, Irish. 
 
 Mercy of Ood to sufferers. 
 
 I" ET every tongue thy goodness speak, 
 ■■^ Thou sovereign Lord of all ; 
 Thy strengthening hands uphold the 
 And raise the poor that fall, [weak, 
 
 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, 
 
 Or virtue lies distress'd 
 Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, 
 Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 
 
 3 The Lord supports our tottering days, 
 
 And guides our giddy youth : 
 Holy and just are all his ways, 
 And all his words are truth. 
 
 He hears his children 
 
 cry, 
 
 And, their best wishes to fulfil, 
 His grace is ever nigh. 
 
 5 His mercy never shall remove 
 
 From men of heart sincere : 
 He saves the souls, whose humble love 
 Is join'd with holy fear. 
 
 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, 
 
 And pierce their hearts with pain; 
 But none that serve the Lord shall say, 
 ' They sought his aid in vain.?] 
 
 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his pr-ise, 
 
 And spread his fame abroad ; 
 Let all the sons of Adam raise 
 The honours of their God.] 
 
 QQ Psalm 103. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^^ Portugal, Dunstan. 
 
 Mercy and love of Ood to his people. 
 
 THE Lord, how wondrous are his ways, 
 How firm his truth, how large bis 
 He takes his mercy for his throne, [grace ! 
 And thence he makes his glories known. 
 
 2 Not half so high his power hath spread 
 The starry heavens above our head, 
 As his rich love exceeds our praise, 
 Exceeds the highest hopes we raise, 
 
 3 Not half so far hath nature placed 
 The rising morning from the west, 
 As his forgiving grace removes 
 The daily guilt of those he loves. 
 
 4 How slowly doth his wrath arise ! 
 On swifter wings salvation flies : 
 And if he lets his anger burn, 
 How soon his frowns to pity turn ! 
 
 5 Amidst his wrath, compassion shines ; 
 His strokes are lighter than our sins ; 
 And while his rod corrects his saints, 
 His ear indulges their complaints. 
 
 6 So fathers their young sons chastise, 
 With gentle hands and melting eyes : 
 The children weep beneath the smart, 
 And move the pity of their heart. 
 
 Pause. 
 
 7 The mighty God, the wise and just. 
 Knows that our frame is feeble oust ; 
 And will no heavy load impose 
 Beyond the strength that he bestows. 
 
 8 He knows how soon our nature dies, 
 Blasted by every wind that flies ; 
 Like grass we spring, and die as soon 
 As morning flowers that fade at noon. 
 
 9 But his eternal love is sure 
 
 To all the saints, and shall endure : 
 From age to age his truth shall reign, 
 Nor children's children hope in vain. 
 
39, 40 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 41 
 
 oq Psalm 100. 1st Part. S. M. # 
 
 ^*^ Olmutz, Dover, Watchman, Hopkins. 
 Mercy of God to soul and body. 
 
 O BLESS the Lord, my soul! 
 Let all within me join, 
 And aid my tongue to bless his name, 
 Whose favours are divine. 
 
 2 O bless the Lord, my soul, 
 Nor let his mercies lie 
 
 Forgotten in unthankfulness, 
 And without praises die. 
 
 3 Tis he forgives thy sins, 
 Tis he relieves thy pain, 
 
 'Tis he that heals thy sicknesses, 
 And makes thee young again. 
 
 4 He crowns thy life with love, 
 When ransom'd from the grave ; 
 
 He that redeem'd 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 oppress'd. 
 
 6 His wondrous works and ways 
 He made by Moses known; 
 
 But sent the world his truth and grace 
 By his beloved Son. 
 
 A(\ Psalm 139. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^^ Hebron, Blendon, Castle-Street. 
 Omniscience of Ocd. 
 
 LORD, thou hast search'd and seen 
 me through; 
 Thine eye commands with piercing view 
 My rising and my resting hours, 
 My heart and flesh, with all their powers. 
 
 2 My thoughts, before they are my own, 
 Are to my God distinctly known ; 
 
 He knows the words I mean to speak, 
 Ere from my opening lips they break. 
 
 3 Within thy circling power I stand ; 
 On every side I find thy hand : 
 Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, 
 
 I am surrounded still with God 
 
 4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great ! 
 What large extent! what lofty height ! 
 My soul, with all the powers I boast, 
 Is in the boundless prospect lost. 
 
 5 * O may these thoughts possess my breast, 
 ' Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; 
 
 ' Nor let my weaker passions dare 
 * Consent to sin, for God is there !' 
 Pause I. 
 
 6 Could I so false, so faithless prove, 
 To quit thy service and thy love, 
 Where, Lord, could I thy presence shun, 
 Or from thy dreadful glory run ? 
 
 7 If up to heaven I take my flight, 
 
 'Tis there thou dwell'st enthron'd in light, 
 Or dive to hell, there vengeance reigns, 
 And Satan groans beneath his chains. 
 
 8 If, mounted on a morning ray 
 I fly beyond the western sea, 
 
 Thy swifter hand would first arrive, 
 And there arrest thy fugitive. 
 
 9 Or should I try to shun thy sight 
 Beneath the spreading veil of night, 
 One glance of thine, one piercing ray, 
 Would kindle darkness into day. 
 
 10 <0 may these thoughts possess my breast 
 ' Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; 
 
 ' Nor let my weaker passions dare 
 ' Consent to sin, for God is there !' 
 Pause II. 
 
 11 The veil of night is no disguise, 
 No screen from thy all-seeing eyes : 
 Thy hand can seize thy foes as soon 
 Through midnight shades as blazing noon, 
 
 12 Midnight and noon in this agree. 
 Great God, they're both alike to thee : 
 Not death can hide what God will spy, 
 And hell lies naked to his eye. 
 
 13 *'0 may these thoughts possess my breast, 
 ' Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; 
 
 ' Nor let my weaker passions dare 
 ' Consent to sin, for God is there !' 
 
 41 Psalm 139. 1st Part. CM. # 
 
 London, St. Ann's, Ferry. 
 Omniscience of God. 
 
 IN all my vast concerns with thee, 
 In vain my soul would try- 
 To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee 
 The notice of thine eye. 
 
 2 Thine all-surrounding sight surveys 
 
 My rising and my rest ; 
 My public walks, my private ways, 
 And secrets of my breast. 
 
 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord 
 
 Before they're form'd within ; 
 And ere my lips pronounce the word, 
 He knows the sense I mean. 
 
 4 O wondrous knowledge, deep and high ! 
 
 Where can a creature hide? 
 Within thy circling arms I lie, 
 Beset on every side. 
 
 5 So let thy grace surround me still, 
 
 And like a bulwark prove, 
 To guard my soul from every ill, 
 Secur'd by sovereign love. 
 Pause. 
 
 6 Lord, where shall guilty souls retire, 
 
 Forgotten and unknown? 
 
42, 43 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 44, 45 
 
 In hell they meet thy dreadful fire, 
 In heaven thy glorious throne. 
 
 7 Should I suppress my vital breath, 
 
 To 'scape the wrath divine, 
 Thy voice could break the bars of death, 
 And make the grave resign. 
 
 8 If, wing'd with beams of morning light, 
 
 I fly beyond the west, 
 Thy hand, which must support my flight, 
 Would soon betray my rest. 
 
 9 If o'er my sins I think to draw 
 
 The curtains of the night, 
 Those flaming eyes that guard thy law 
 Would turn the shades to light. 
 
 10 The beams of noon, the midnight hour, 
 Are both alike to thee: 
 
 O may I ne'er provoke that power 
 From which I cannot flee. 
 
 AO Hymn 32. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 ^^ Christmas, Franklin. 
 
 Omnipotence of God. 
 
 WHENCE do our mournful thoughts 
 arise ? 
 And where's our courage fled ? 
 Has restless sin and raging hell 
 Struck all our comforts dead ? 
 
 2 Have we forgot the Almighty Name 
 
 That form'd the earth and sea? 
 And can an all-creating arm 
 Grow weary or decay ? 
 
 3 Treasures of everlasting might 
 
 In our Jehovah dwell; 
 He gives the conquest to the weak, 
 And treads their foes to hell. 
 
 4 Mere mortal power shall fade and die, 
 
 And youthful vigour 'cease ; 
 But we that wait upon the Lord 
 Shall feel our strength increase. 
 
 5 The saints shall mount on eagles' wings, 
 
 And taste the promis'd bliss, 
 Till their unwearied feet arrive 
 Where perfect pleasure is. 
 
 43 Psalm 111. 2d Part. CM. # 
 
 Lanesboro', Braintree. 
 Perfections of God. 
 
 GREAT is the Lord ; his works of might 
 Demand our noblest songs : 
 Let his 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 great Redeemer, came 
 
 To seal his covenant sure ; 
 
 Holy and reverend is his name, 
 
 His ways are just and pure. 
 
 4 They that would grow divinely wise 
 
 Must with his fear begin; 
 Our fairest proof of knowledge lies 
 In hating every sin. 
 
 44 
 
 Hymn 166. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Bedford, London, Barby. 
 Perfections of God. 
 
 HOW shall I praise th' eternal God, 
 That Infinite Unknown ? 
 Who can ascend his high abode, 
 Or venture near his throne ? 
 
 2 [The great Invisible ! He dwells 
 
 Conceal'd in dazzling light; 
 But his all-searching eye reveals 
 The secrets of the night. 
 
 3 Those watcftful eyes, that never sleep, 
 
 Survey the world around ; 
 His wisdom is a boundless deep, 
 Where all our thoughts are drown'd.] 
 
 4 [Speak we of strength ? His arm is strong 
 
 To save, or to destroy ; 
 Infinite years his life prolong, 
 And endless is his joy.] 
 
 5 [He knows no shadow of a change, 
 
 Nor alters his decrees ; 
 Firm as a rock his truth remains, 
 To guard his promises.] 
 
 6 [Sinners before his presence die ; 
 
 How holy is his name ! 
 His anger and his jealousy 
 Burn like devouring flame.] 
 
 7 Justice, upon a dreadful throne, 
 
 Maintains the rights of God ; 
 While mercy sends her pardons down 
 Bought with a Saviour's blood. 
 
 8 Now to my soul, immortal King, 
 
 Speak some forgiving word; 
 Then 'twill be double joy to sing 
 The glories of my Lord. 
 
 45 
 
 Hymn 167. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Gloucester, Truro. 
 Perfections of God. 
 
 GREAT God ! thy glories shall employ 
 My holy fear, my humble joy ; 
 My lips, in songs of honour, bring 
 Their tribute to th' eternal King. 
 2 [Earth and the stars, and worlds un- 
 known, 
 Depend precarious on his throne ; 
 All nature hangs upon his word, 
 And grace and glory own their Lord.] 
 
46. 47 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 3 [His sov'reign pow'r what mortal knows ? 
 If he command, who dare oppose ? 
 With strength he girds himself around, 
 And treads the rebels to the ground.] 
 
 4 [Who shall pretend to teach him skill ? 
 Or guide the counsels of his will ? 
 His wisdom, like a sea divine, 
 
 Flows deep and high beyond our line.] 
 
 5 [His name is holy, and his eye 
 Burns .with immortal jealousy ; 
 
 He hates the sons of pride, and sheds 
 His fiery vengeance on their heads.] 
 i [The beamings of his piercing sight 
 Bring dark hypocrisy to light ; 
 Death and destruction naked lie, 
 And hell uncover'd to his eye.] 
 
 7 [Th' eternal law before him stands ; 
 His justice, with impartial hands, 
 Divides to all their due reward, 
 
 Or by the sceptre, or the sword.] 
 
 8 [His mercy, like a boundless sea, 
 Washes our loads of guilt away, 
 While his own Son came down and died, 
 T' engage his justice on our side.] 
 
 9 [Each of his words demands my faith, 
 My soul can rest on all he saith ; 
 His truth inviolably keeps 
 The largest promise of his lips.] 
 
 10 O tell me, with a gentle voice, 
 ' Thou art my God,' and I'll rejoice ! 
 Fill'd with thy love, I dare proclaim 
 The brightest honours of thy name. 
 
 46 
 
 Hymn 168. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Nantwich, Old Hundred, Winchelsea. 
 Perfections of God. 
 
 JEHOVAH reigns, his throne is high ; 
 His robes are light and majesty ; 
 His glory shines with beams so bright, 
 No mortal can sustain the sight. 
 
 2 His terrors keep the world in awe ; 
 His justice guards his holy law ; 
 His love reveals a smiling face ; 
 His truth and promise seal the grace. 
 
 3 Thro' all his works his wisdom shines, 
 And baffles Satan's deep designs ; 
 His power is sovereign to fulfil 
 
 The noblest counsels of his will. 
 
 4 And will this glorious Lord descend 
 To be my Father and my Friend ? 
 Then let my songs wittagiigels join ; 
 Heaven is secure, if Goube mine. 
 
 47 Hymn 169. B. 2. H. M. 
 
 Portsmouth, Bethesda, Harwich. 
 
 ^pHE Lord Jehovah reigns, 
 -*- His throne is built on high ; 
 
 The garments he assumes 
 
 Are light and majesty : 
 His glories shine |No mortal eye 
 With beams so bright, | Can bear the sight 
 
 2 The thunders of his hand 
 Keep the wide world in awe ; 
 His wrath and justice stand 
 To guard his holy law : 
 
 And where his love | His truth confirms 
 Resolves to bless j And seals the grace. 
 
 3 Through all his ancient works 
 Surprising wisdom shines, 
 Confounds the powers of hell, 
 And breaks their curs'd designs. 
 
 Strong is his arm, IHis great decrees, 
 And shall fulfil J His sovereign will. 
 
 4 And can this mighty King 
 Of glory condescend ? 
 And will he write his name, 
 
 1 My Father and my Friend ?' 
 I love his name, I Join all my powers, 
 I love his word ; | And praise the Lord. 
 
 48 
 
 Psalm 115. L. M. 
 
 Bath, Medway. 
 
 # 
 
 Perfections of God, and vanity of idols. 
 
 1VTOT to ourselves, who are but dust, 
 -L * Not to ourselves is glory due, 
 Eternal God, thou only just, 
 Thou only gracious, wise and true. 
 
 2 Shine forth in all thy dreadful name ; 
 Why should a heathen's haughty tongue 
 Insult us, and, to raise our shame, 
 Say, ' Where's the God you've serv'd 
 
 so long ?' 
 
 3 The God we serve maintains his throne 
 Above the clouds, beyond the skies ; 
 Through all the earth his will is done ; 
 He knows our groans, he hears our cries. 
 
 4 But the vain idols they adore 
 
 Are senseless shapes of stone and wood ; 
 At best a mass of glittering ore, 
 A silver saint, or golden god. 
 
 5 [With eyes and ears they carve their head; 
 Deaf are their ears, their eyes are blind ' 
 In vain are costly offerings made, 
 And vows are scatter'd in the wind. 
 
 6 Their feet were never made to move, 
 Nor hands to save when mortals pray 
 Mortals, that pay them fear or love, 
 Seem to be blind and deaf as they.]* 
 
 7 O Israei, make the Lord thy hope, 
 Thy help, thy refuge, and thy rest: 
 The Lord shall build thy ruins up, 
 And bless the people and the priest! 
 
49, 50 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 5J, 52 
 
 8 The dead no more can speak thy praise, 
 They dwell in silence and the grave ; 
 But we shall live to sing thy grace, 
 And tell the world thy power to save. 
 
 49 
 
 Psalm 135. C. M. # 
 
 Devizes, Arlington, Conway. 
 Perfections of God, and vanity of idols. 
 
 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. 
 
 3 Heaven, earth and sea confess his hand ; 
 
 He bids the vapours rise ; 
 Lightning and storm, at his command, 
 Sweep through the sounding skies. 
 
 4 All power, that gods or kings have 
 
 Is found with him alone ; [claim'd, 
 But heathen gods should ne'er be nam'd, 
 Where our Jehovah's known. 
 
 5 Which of the stocks or stones they trust 
 
 Can give them showers of rain ? 
 In vain they worship glittering dust, 
 And pray to gold in' vain. 
 
 6 [Their gods have tongues that cannot talk, 
 
 Such as their makers gave : 
 Their feet were ne'er design'd to walk, 
 Nor hands have power to save. 
 
 7 Blind are their eyes, their ears are deaf, 
 
 Nor hear when mortals pray ; 
 
 Mortals, that wait for their relief, 
 
 Are blind and deaf as they.] 
 
 8 Ye saints, adore the living God, 
 
 Serve him with faith and fear ; 
 
 He makes the churches his abode, 
 
 And claims your honours there. 
 
 *A Psalm 115. P. M. # 
 
 vv Walworth, New 50th. 
 
 Perfections of Ood, and vanity of idols. 
 
 NOT to our names, thou only just and true, 
 Not to our worthless names is glory due ; 
 Thy power and grace, thy truth and justice claim 
 Immortal honours to thy sovereign name ; [abode, 
 Shine through the earth from heaven thy blest 
 Nor let the heathen say, ' And where'syour God?' 
 ? Heav'n is thy higher court: there stands thy throne, 
 And through the lower worlds thy will is done. 
 Our God fram'd all this earth, these heavens 
 
 he spread, 
 But fools adore the gods their hands have made : 
 The kneeling crowd, with looks devout, behold 
 
 fheir silver saviours, and their saints of gold, 
 fain are those artful shapes of eyes and ears ; 
 he molten ima?e neither sees nor hears : 
 Their hands are helpless, nor their feet can move ; 
 They have no speech, nor thought, nor power, 
 nor love ; 
 
 Yet sottish mortals make their long complaints 
 To their deaf idols, and their moveless saints. 
 
 4 The rich have statues well adorn 'd with gold , 
 The poor, content with gods of coarser mould, 
 With tools of iron carve the senseless stock, 
 Lopt from a tree, or broken from a rock : 
 People and priests drive on the solemn trade, 
 And trust the gods that saws and hammers made. 
 
 5 Be heaven and earth amaz'd ! 'Tis hard to say 
 Which are more stupid, or their gods or they. 
 O Israel, trust the Lord ! he hears and sees, 
 He knows thy sorrows, and restores thy peace , 
 His worship does a thousand comforts yield : 
 He is thy help, and he thine heavenly shield. 
 
 6 In God we trust ; our impious foes in vain 
 Attempt our ruin, and oppose his reign ; 
 
 Had they prevail'd, darkness had clos'd our days. 
 And death and silence had forbid his praise : 
 But we are. sav'd, and live : Let songs arise, 
 And Zion bless the God that built the skies. 
 
 ftl Hymn 80. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 ^ x St. Thomas, Clapton. 
 
 Power of God. 
 
 f\ ! the Almighty Lord ! 
 *~? How matchless is his power! 
 Tremble, O earth, beneath his word, 
 And all the heavens adore. 
 
 2 Let proud imperious kings 
 Bow low before his throne ! 
 
 Crouch to his feet, ye haughty things, 
 Or he shall tread you down. 
 
 3 Above the skies he reigns, 
 And with amazing blows, 
 
 He deals unsufferable pains 
 On his rebellious foes. 
 
 4 Yet, everlasting God, 
 We love to speak thy praise ; 
 
 Thy sceptre's equal to thy rod, 
 The sceptre of thy grace. 
 
 5 The arms of mighty love 
 Defend our Zion well ; 
 
 And heavenly mercy walls us round 
 From Babylon and hell. 
 
 6 Salvation to the King 
 Who sits enthron'd above : 
 
 Thus we adore the God of might, 
 And bless the God of love. 
 
 52 Psalm 66. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 Cambridge, Braintree, Warsaw. 
 Power and Goodness of God. 
 
 ^ING, all ye nations, to the Lord, 
 ^ Sing with a joyful noise ; 
 With melody of sound record 
 His honours, and your joys. 
 
 2 Say to the Ifrwer that shakes the sky, 
 
 'How terrible art thou! 
 ' Sinners before thy presence fly, 
 * Or at thy feet they bow.' 
 
 3 [Come, see the wonders of our God, 
 
 How glorious are his ways ! 
 
53. 54 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 55 
 
 In Moses' hand he put his rod, 
 And clave the frighted seas. 
 
 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, 
 
 While Israel pass'd the flood ; 
 There did the church begin their joy, 
 And triumph in their God.] 
 
 5 He rules by his resistless might ; 
 
 Will rebel mortals dare 
 Provoke th' Eternal to the fight, 
 And tempt that dreadful war ? 
 
 6 O bless our God, and never cease ; 
 
 Ye saints, fulfil his praise ; 
 He keeps our life, maintains our peace, 
 
 And guides our doubtful ways. 
 *7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls. 
 
 To make our graces shine ; 
 So silver bears the burning coals, 
 
 The metal to refine. 
 8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways 
 
 We march at thy command ; 
 Led to possess the promis'd place 
 
 By thine unerring hand. 
 
 Z® Psalm 89. 2d Part. C. M. b- 
 
 ^^ Baldwin, Kendall. 
 
 Power and Majesty of God. 
 ^E^riTII reverence let the saints appear, 
 * J And bow before the Lord ; 
 His high commands with reverence hear, 
 And tremble at his word. 
 
 2 How terrible thy glories be ! 
 
 How bright thine armies shine ! 
 Where is the power that vies with thee ? 
 Or truth compar'd 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. 
 
 5 Heaven, earth, and air. and seas are thine, 
 
 And the dark world of hell : 
 How did thine arm in vengeance shine, 
 When Egypt durst rebel ! 
 
 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, 
 
 Yet wondrous is thy grace ; 
 While truth and mercy, join'd in one, 
 Invite us near thy face. 
 
 Thy glories round the earth are spread 
 And o'er the heavens they shine. 
 
 2 When to thy works on high 
 I raise my wond'ring eyes, 
 
 And see the moon, complete in light, 
 Adorn the darksome skies : 
 
 3 When I survey the stars, 
 And all their shining forms, 
 
 Lord, what is man, that worthless thing, 
 Akin to dust and worms ! 
 
 4 Lord, what is worthless man, 
 That thou shouldst love him so ! 
 
 Next to thine angels is he placed, 
 And lord of all below. 
 
 5 Thine honours crown his head, 
 While beasts like slaves obey, 
 
 And birds that cut the air with wings, 
 And fish that cleave the sea. 
 
 6 How rich thy bounties are ! 
 And wondrous are thy ways : 
 
 Of dust and Avorms thy poAver can frame 
 A monument of praise. 
 
 7 [Out of the mouths of babes 
 And sucklings thou canst draw 
 
 Surprising honours to thy name ! 
 And strike the world with awe. 
 
 8 O Lord, our heavenly King, 
 Thy name is all divine ; 
 
 Thy glories round the earth are spread 
 And o'er the heavens they shine.] 
 
 54 
 
 Psalm 8. S. M. # 
 
 St. Thomas, Utica. 
 
 Sovereignty of God, and man's dominion over the 
 
 creatures. 
 
 f\ LORD, our heavenly King, 
 *~* Thy name is all divine! 
 
 55 Psalm 68. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 Nantwich, Islington, Ellenthorpe. 
 Vengeance and compassion of God. 
 
 "I" ET God arise in all his might, 
 -^ And put the troops of hell to flight, 
 As smoke, that sought to cloud the skies, 
 Before the rising tempest flies. 
 
 2 [He comes, array'd in burning flames ; 
 Justice and vengeance are his names : 
 Behold, his fainting foes expire, 
 
 Like melting* wax before the fire.] 
 
 3 He rides and thunders through the sky 
 His name, Jehovah, sounds on high : 
 Sing to his name, ye sons of grace ; 
 Ye saints, rejoice before his face. 
 
 4 The widoAv and the fatherless 
 Fly to his aid in sharp distress ; 
 In him the poor and helpless find 
 A judge that's just, a father kind. 
 
 5 He breaks the captive's heavy chain, 
 And prisoners see the light again ; 
 But rebels that dispute his will, 
 Shall dAvell in chains and darkness still. 
 
 Pause. 
 
 6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong ; 
 CroAvn him, ye nations, in your song : 
 
56, 57 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 58 
 
 His wondrous names and powers rehearse ; 
 His honours shall enrich your verse. 
 
 7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms ! 
 How terrible is God in arms ! 
 
 In Israel are his mercies known ; 
 Israel is his peculiar throne. 
 
 8 Proclaim him King, pronounce him blest ; 
 He's your defence, your joy, your rest; 
 When terrors rise, and nations faint, 
 God is the strength of every saint. 
 
 Kfi Psalm 111. 1st Part. CM. # 
 
 ^ Arlington, Marlow, Eochester. 
 
 Wisdom of Gnd ill his works. 
 
 ^JONGS of immortal praise belong 
 ^ To my Almighty God ; 
 He has my heart, and he my tongue, 
 To spread his name abroad. 
 
 2 How great the works his hand hath 
 
 How glorious in our sight ! [wrought ! 
 Good men in every age have sought 
 His wonders with delight. 
 
 3 How most exact is nature's frame ! 
 
 How wise th' Eternal Mind ! 
 His counsels never change the scheme 
 That his first thoughts design'd. 
 
 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, 
 
 He fix'd his covenant sure : 
 The orders that his lips pronounce 
 To endless years endure. 
 
 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, 
 
 Thy heavenly skill proclaim ; 
 What shall we do to make us wise, 
 But learn to read thy name? 
 
 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, 
 
 Is our divinest skill ; 
 And he's the wisest of our race 
 That best obeys thy will. 
 
 «7 Psalm 139. 2d Part. C M. # 
 
 ** • Braintree, Barby, Covington. 
 
 Wisdom of God in the formation of man. 
 
 WHEN I with pleasing wonder stand 
 And all my frame survey, 
 Lord, 'tis thy work : I own thy hand 
 Thus built my humble clay. 
 
 2 Thy hand my heart and reins possess'd, 
 
 Where unborn nature grew ; 
 Thy wisdom all my features trac'd, 
 And all my members drew. 
 
 3 Thine eye Avith nicest care survey'd 
 
 The growth of every part, 
 Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid 
 Was copied by thine art. 
 
 4 Heaven, earth and sea, and fire and wind 
 
 Show me thy wondrous skill ; 
 
 But I review myself, and find 
 Diviner wonders still. 
 5 Thine awful glories round me shine, 
 
 My flesh proclaims thy praise ; 
 Lord, to thy works of nature join 
 Thy miracles of grace. 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 XQ Hymn 147. B. 2. C M. # 
 
 ^^ Rochester, St. Anns, Bethlehem. 
 Creation of the world. Gen. i. 
 
 ' l\TOW let a spacious world arise,' 
 4-^ Said the Creator, Lord: 
 At once the obedient earth and skies 
 Rose at his sovereign word. 
 
 2 [Dark was the deep ; the waters lay 
 
 Confus'd, and drown'd the land ; 
 He call'd the light — the new-born day 
 Attends on his command. 
 
 3 He bade the clouds ascend on high ; 
 
 The clouds ascend, and bear 
 A watery treasure to the sky, 
 And float on softer air. 
 
 4 The liquid element below 
 
 Was gather'd by his hand! 
 The rolling seas together flow, 
 And leave the solid land. 
 
 5 With herbs and plants (a flowery birth) 
 
 The naked globe he crown'd, 
 Ere there was rain to bless the earth, 
 
 Or sun to warm the ground. 
 6 Then he adorn'd the upper skies: 
 
 Behold ! the sun appears ; 
 The moon and stars in order rise, 
 
 To mark out months and years. 
 
 7 Out of the deep th' Almighty King 
 
 Did vital beings frame ; 
 The painted fowls of every wing, 
 And fish of every name.] 
 
 8 He gave the lion and the worm 
 
 At once their wondrous birth ; 
 And grazing beasts, of various form, 
 Rose from the teeming earth. 
 
 9 Adam was form'd of equal clay, 
 
 Though sovereign of the rest, 
 Design'd for nobler ends than they, 
 With God's own image blest. 
 
 10 Thus glorious in the Maker's eye 
 The young creation stood ; 
 
 He saw the building from on high, 
 His word pronounc'd it good. 
 
 11 Lord, while the frame of nature stands, 
 Thy praise shall fill my tongue ; 
 
 But the new world of grace demands 
 A more exalted son?;. 
 
59, GO 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 61, 62 
 
 KQ Psalm 139. 2d Part L. M. b 
 
 tJ " L/ Arniley, Maiden. 
 
 The wonderful formation of man. 
 
 'npWAS from thy hand, my God, I came, 
 ■*- A work of such a curious frame ; 
 In me thy fearful wonders shine, 
 And each proclaims thy skill divine. 
 
 2 Thine eyes did all my limbs survey, 
 Which yet in dark confusion lay : 
 Thou saw'st the daily growth they took, 
 Form'd by the model of thy book. 
 
 3 By thee my growing- parts were nam'd, 
 And what thy sovereign counsels fram'd 
 (The breathing lungs, the beating heart) 
 Were copied with unerring art. 
 
 4 At last, to show my Maker's name, 
 God stamp'd his image on my frame, 
 And in some unknown moment join'd 
 The finish'd members to the mind. 
 
 5 There the young seeds of thought began, 
 And all the passions of the man: 
 Great God, our infant nature pays 
 Immortal tribute to thy praise. 
 
 Pause" 
 
 6 Lord, since in my advancing age 
 I've acted on life's busy stage, 
 
 Thy thoughts of love to me surmount 
 The power of numbers to recount. 
 
 7 1 could survey the ocean o'er, 
 And count each sand that makes the shore, 
 Before my swiftest thoughts could trace 
 The numerous wonders'of thy grace. 
 
 8 These on my heart are still impress'd, 
 With these I give mine eyes to rest ; 
 And at my waking hour I find 
 God and his love possess my mind. 
 
 Qf) Psalm 33. 1st Part CM. # 
 
 Wareham, Devizes, Cambridge. 
 Works of creation and providence. 
 
 "O EJOICE, ye righteous, in the Lord, 
 -■-*' This work belongs to you : 
 Sing of his name, his ways, his word, 
 How holy, just, and true ! 
 
 2 His mercy and his righteousness 
 
 Let heaven and earth proclaim ; 
 His works of nature and of grace 
 Reveal his wondrous name. 
 
 3 His wisdom and almighty word 
 
 The heavenly arches spread, 
 And by the Spirit of the Lord 
 Their shining hosts were made. 
 
 4 He bade the liquid waters flow 
 
 To their appointed deep : 
 The flowing seas their limits know, 
 And their own station keep. 
 
 5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth, 
 
 With fear before him stand: 
 4 * 
 
 He spake, and nature took its birth, 
 And rests on his command. 
 6 He scorns the angry nations' rage, 
 
 And breaks their vain designs : 
 His counsel stands through every age, 
 And in full glory shines. 
 
 6| Psalm 33. P.M. # 
 
 x St. Hellens, Psalm 46. 
 
 Works of creation and providence. 
 ""VTE holy souls, in God rejoice, [voice : 
 ■* Your Maker's praise becomes your 
 Great is your theme, your songs be new : 
 Sing of his name, his word, his ways, 
 His works of nature, and of grace ! 
 How wise and holy, just and true ! 
 
 2 Justice and truth he ever loves, 
 
 And the whole earth his goodness proves ; 
 
 His word the heavenly arches spread : 
 How wide they shine from north to south ' 
 And by the spirit of his mouth 
 
 Were all the starry armies made. 
 
 3 He gathers the wide flowing seas, 
 (Those watery treasures know their place) 
 
 In the vast store-house of the deep : 
 He spake, and gave all nature birth, 
 And fires and seas, and heaven and earth 
 
 His everlasting orders keep ! 
 
 4 Let mortals tremble, and adore 
 A God of such resistless power, 
 
 Nor dare indulge their feeble rage : 
 Vain are their thoughts and weak their 
 But his eternal counsel stands, [hands, 
 
 And rules the world from age to age. 
 
 fiO Psalm 104. L. M. # 
 
 V/ *' Gloucester, Bath, Italy. 
 
 The glory of God in creation and providence, 
 
 1%/FY soul, thy great Creator praise : 
 1TA "When cloth'd in his celestial rays, 
 He in full majesty appears, 
 And, like a robe, his glory wears. 
 
 [NOTE. This psalm may be sung' to a different metre, bj 
 adding the two following lines to every stanza, viz. 
 Great is the Lord; what tongue can frame 
 An equal honour to his name .] 
 
 2 The heavens are for his curtain spread ; 
 Th' unfathom'd deep he makes his bed : 
 Clouds are his chariot, when he flies 
 On winged storms across the skies. 
 
 3 Angels, whom his own breath inspires, 
 His ministers are flaming fires : 
 
 And swift as thought their armies move, 
 To bear his vengeance or his love. 
 
 4 The world's foundations by his hand 
 Are pois'd, and shall forever stand ; 
 He binds the ocean in his chain, 
 Lest it should drown the earth again. 
 
 5 When earth was cover'd with the flood, 
 Which high above the mountains stood, 
 
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 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 63 
 
 He thunder'd, and the ocean fled, 
 Confin'd to its appointed bed. 
 
 6 The swelling billows know their bounds, 
 And in their channels walk their rounds ; 
 Yet thence convey'd by secret veins, 
 They spring on hills, and drench the plains. 
 
 7 He bids the crystal fountains flow, 
 And cheer the valleys as they go ; 
 Tame heifers there their thirst allay, 
 And for the stream wild asses bray. 
 
 8 From pleasant trees which shade the brink, 
 The lark and linnet light to drink ; 
 Their songs the lark and linnet raise, 
 And chide our silence in his praise. 
 
 Pause I. 
 
 9 God, from his cloudy cistern, pours 
 On the parch'd earth enriching showers ; 
 The grove, the garden, and the field, 
 A thousand joyful blessings yield. 
 
 10 He makes the grassy food arise, 
 And gives the cattle large supplies ; 
 With herbs for man, of various power, 
 To nourish nature, or to cure. 
 
 11 What noble fruit the vines produce ! 
 The olive yields a shining juice ; 
 
 Our hearts are cheer'd with generous wine, 
 With inward joy our faces shine. 
 
 12 O bless his name, ye nations, fed 
 With nature's chief supporter, bread : 
 While bread your vital strength imparts, 
 Serve him with vigour in your hearts. 
 
 Pause II. 
 
 13 Behold the stately cedar stands, 
 Rais'd in the forest by his hands : 
 Birds to the boughs for shelter fly, 
 And build their nests secure on high. 
 
 14 To craggy hills ascend the goat ; 
 And at the airy mountain's foot 
 
 The feebler creatures make their cell ; 
 He gives them wisdom where to dwell. 
 
 15 He sets the sun his circling race, 
 Appoints the moon to change her face ; 
 And when thick darkness veils the day, 
 Calls out wild beasts to hunt their prey. 
 
 16 Fierce lions lead their young abroad, 
 And roaring, ask their meat from God ; 
 But when the morning beams arise, 
 The savage beast to covert flies. 
 
 17 Then man to daily labour goes ; 
 The night was made for his repose : 
 Sleep is thy gift, that sweet relief 
 From tiresome toil and wasting grief. 
 
 ] 8 How strange thy works ! how great thy 
 And every land thy riches fill : [skill ! 
 Thy wisdom round the world we see ; 
 This spacious earth is full of thee. 
 
 19 Nor less thy glories in the deep, 
 Where fish in millions swim and creep, 
 With wondrous motions, swift or slow, 
 Still wandering in the paths below. 
 
 20 There ships divide their watery way, 
 And flocks of scaly monsters play ; 
 There dwells the huge Leviathan, 
 And foams and sports in spite of man. 
 
 Pause III. 
 
 21 Vast are thy works, Almighty Lord, 
 All nature rests upon thy word, 
 
 And the whole race of creatures stand, 
 Waiting their portion from thy hand. 
 j 22 While each receives his different food, 
 His cheerful looks pronounce it good : 
 Eagles and bears, and whales and worms 
 Rejoice and praise in different forms. 
 
 23 But when thy face is hid, they mourn, 
 And, dying, to their dust return ; 
 Both man and beast their souls resign, 
 Life, breath and spirit, all are thine. 
 
 24 Yet thou cans f breathe on dust again, 
 I And fill the world with beasts and men ; 
 
 A word of thy creating breath 
 I Repairs the wastes of time and death. 
 ' 25 His works, the wonders of his might, 
 l Are honour'd with his own delight : 
 j How awful are his glorious ways ! 
 I The Lord is dreadful in his praise. 
 j 26 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke, 
 j And at thy touch the mountains smoke ; 
 Yet humble souls may see thy face, 
 And tell their wants to sovereign grace. 
 
 27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet, 
 And make my meditations sweet ; 
 Thy praises shall my breath employ 
 Till it expire in endless joy. 
 
 28 While haughty sinners die accurst, 
 Their glory bury'd with their dust, 
 
 I, to my God, my heavenly King, 
 Immortal hallelujahs sing. 
 
 63 
 
 Psalm 121. L. 
 
 Truro, Nantwich. 
 
 Divine protection . 
 
 UP to the hills I lift mine eyes, 
 Th' eternal hills beyond the skies 
 Thence all her help my soul derives ; 
 There my Almighty Refuge lives. 
 
 2 He lives ; the everlasting God, [flood ; 
 That built the world, that spread the 
 The heavens with all their hosts he made, 
 And the dark regions of the dead. 
 
 3 He guides our feet, he guards our way ; 
 His morning smiles bless all the day ; 
 
CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 66, 67 
 
 He spreads the evening vale, and keeps 
 The silent hours while Israel sleeps. 
 
 4 Israel, a name divinely blest, 
 May rise secure, securely rest ; 
 Thy holy Guardian's wakeful eyes 
 Admit no slumber nor surprise. 
 
 5 No sun shall smite thy head by day, 
 Nor the pale moon with sickly ray 
 Shall blast thy couch ; no baneful star 
 Dart his malignant fire so far. 
 
 6 Should earth and hell with malice burn, 
 Still thou shalt go, and still return 
 Safe in the Lord ; his heavenly care 
 Defends thy life from every snare. 
 
 7 On thee foul spirits have no power ; 
 And in thy last departing hour, 
 Angels, that trace the airy road, 
 Shall bear thee homeward to thy God. 
 
 # 
 
 a a Psalm 121. C. M. 
 
 ^^ Dundee, Abridge. 
 
 Presentation by day and night. 
 
 TO heaven I lift my waiting eyes, 
 There all my hopes are laid ; 
 The Lord, that built the earth and skies, 
 Is my perpetual aid. 
 
 2 Their feet shall never slide nor fall, 
 
 Whom he designs to keep : 
 His ear attends the softest call ; 
 His eyes can never sleep. 
 
 3 He will sustain our weakest powers 
 
 With his almighty arm, 
 And watch our most unguarded hours 
 Against surprising harm. 
 
 4 Israel, rejoice, and rest secure, 
 
 Thy keeper is the Lord ; 
 His wakeful eyes employ his power 
 For thine eternal guard. 
 
 5 Nor scorching sun, nor sickly moon, 
 
 Shall have his leave to smite ; 
 He shields thy head from burning noon, 
 From blasting damps at night. 
 
 6 He guards thy soul, he keeps thy breath 
 
 Where thickest dangers come ; 
 
 Go and return, secure from death, 
 
 Till God commands thee home. 
 
 Psalm 121. H. M. 
 
 Bethesda, Portsmouth. 
 
 65 
 
 God our preserver. 
 
 UPWARD I lift mine eyes, 
 From God is all my aid ; 
 The God that built the skies, 
 And earth and nature made : 
 God is the tower I His grace is nigh 
 To which I fly ; | In every hour. 
 
 # 
 
 2 My feet shall never slide, 
 Nor fall in fatal snares, 
 
 Since God, my guard and guide, 
 
 Defends me from my fears. 
 Those wakeful eyes, I Shall Israel keep, 
 Which never sleep, j When dangers rise 
 
 3 No burning heats by day, 
 Nor blasts of evening air, 
 Shall take my health away, 
 If God be with me there : 
 
 Thou art my s\m, I To guard my head 
 And thou my shade, | By night or noon. 
 
 4 Hast thou not given thy word. 
 To save my soul from death ? 
 And I can trust my Lord 
 
 To keep my mortal breath : 
 I'll go and come, I Till from on high 
 Nor fear to die, | Thou call me home. 
 
 aa Hymn 19. B. 2. C. M. & 
 
 ^^ Abridge, London. 
 
 Our bodies frail, and God our preserver. 
 
 IET others boast how strong they be, 
 J 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 SAveeps 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 strings 
 Should keep in tune so long! 
 
 4 But 'tis our God supports our frame, 
 
 The God who built us first ; 
 
 Salvation to th' Almighty Name 
 
 That rear'd us from the dust. 
 
 5 [He spake — and straight our hearts and 
 
 In all their motions rose ; [brains 
 'Let blood,' said he, 'flow round the 
 veins,' 
 And round the veins it flows. 
 
 6 While we haye breath, or use our tongues, 
 
 Our Maker we'll adore ; 
 His Spirit moves our heaving lungs, 
 Or they would breathe no more.] 
 
 an Hymn 83. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 V ' Durham, Windsor. 
 
 Afflictions and death under Providence. 
 
 TVOT from the dust affliction grows, 
 - ' Nor troubles rise by chance ; 
 Yet we are born to cares and woes — 
 
 A sad inheritance ! 
 2 As sparks break out from burning coals, 
 
 And still are upwards borne ; 
 
69 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 70, 71 
 
 So grief is rooted in our souls, 
 And man grows up to mourn. 
 
 3 Yet with my God I leave my cause, 
 
 And trust his promis'd grace : 
 He rules me by his well-known laws 
 Of love and righteousness. 
 
 4 Not all the pains that e'er I bore 
 
 Shall spoil my future peace; 
 For death and hell can do no more 
 Than what my Father please. 
 
 fi£> Hymn 13. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 ^ Luton, Nantwich, Truro. 
 
 The. creation and dissolution of the tvorld. 
 
 SING to the Lord who built the skies, 
 The Lord, who rear'd this stately 
 frame ; 
 Let all the nations sound his praise, 
 And lands unknown repeat his name. 
 
 2 He form'd the seas, and form'd the hills, 
 Made every drop, and every dust; 
 Nature and time with all their wheels, 
 x\nd push'd them into motion first. 
 
 3 Now, from his high imperial throne, 
 He looks far down upon the spheres ; 
 He bids the shining orbs roll on, 
 And round he turns the hasty years. 
 
 4 Thus shall this moving engine last, 
 Till all his saints are gather'd in : 
 Then for the trumpet's dreadful blast, 
 To shake it all to dust again. 
 
 5 Yet when the sound shall tear the skies, 
 And lightning burn the globe below, 
 Saints, you may lift your joyful eyes, 
 There's a new heav'n and earth for you. 
 
 aq Psalm 107. 4th Part. L. M. # 
 
 v ' t/ Eaton, Nantwich, Blendon. 
 
 The seaman's song. 
 
 WOULD you behold the works of God, 
 His wonders in the world abroad, 
 Go with the mariners, and trace 
 The unknown regions of the seas. 
 
 2 They leave their native shores behind, 
 And seize the favour of the wind, 
 Till God command, and tempests rise, 
 That heave ihe ocean to the skies. 
 
 3 Now to the heavens they mount amain ; 
 Now sink to dreadful deeps again ; 
 What strange affright young sailors feel, 
 And like a staggering drunkard reel ! 
 
 4 When land is far, and death is nigh, 
 Lost to all hope, to God they cry : 
 His mercy hears their loud address, 
 And sends salvation in distress. 
 
 5 He bids the winds their wrath assuage ; 
 The furious waves forget their rage : 
 
 'Tis calm ; and sailors smile to see 
 The haven where they wish'd to be. 
 6 O may the sons of men record 
 The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! 
 Let them their private offerings bring, 
 And in the church his glory sing. 
 
 7Q Psalm 107. C. M. # 
 
 Cambridge, Rochester, Abridge. 
 The mariner's psalm. 
 
 rpHY works of glory, mighty Lord, 
 -"- Thy wonders in the deeps, 
 The sons of courage shall record, 
 Who trade in floating ships. 
 
 2 At thy command, the winds arise, 
 
 And swell the towering waves; 
 The men, astonished, mount the skies, 
 And sink in gaping graves. 
 
 3 [Again they climb the watery hills, 
 
 And plunge in deeps again: 
 Each like a tottering drunkard reels, 
 And finds his courage vain. 
 
 4 Frighted to hear the tempest roar, 
 
 They pant with fluttering breath; 
 And, hopeless of a distant shore, 
 Expect immediate death.] 
 
 5 Then to the Lord they raise their cries 
 
 He hears their loud request, 
 And orders silence through the skies, 
 And lays the floods to rest. 
 
 6 Sailors rejoice to lose their fears, 
 
 And see the storm allay'd : 
 Now to their eyes the port appears 
 There let their vows be paid. 
 
 7 'Tis God that brings them safe to land ; 
 
 Let stupid mortals know 
 That waves are under his command, 
 And all the winds that blow. 
 
 8 O that the sons of men would praise 
 
 The goodness of the Lord ! 
 And those that see thy wondrous ways, 
 Thy wondrous love record. 
 
 71 
 
 Hymn 109. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Bath, Putney. 
 
 The darkness of Providence. 
 
 LORD, we adore thy vast designs, 
 Th' obscure abyss of providence . 
 Too deep to sound with mortal lines, 
 Too dark to view with feeble sense. 
 
 2 Now thou array 'st thine awful face 
 In angry frowns, without a smile : 
 We through the cloud believe thy grace, 
 Secure of thy compassion still. 
 
 3 Through seas and storms of deep distress 
 We sail by faith, and not by sight ; 
 
72, 73 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 Faith guides us in the wilderness, 
 Through all the terrors of the night. 
 4 Dear Father, if thy lifted rod 
 Resolves to scourge us here below ; 
 Still let us lean upon our God, 
 Thine arm shall bear us safely through. 
 
 72 
 
 Psalm 73. S. M. # 
 
 Sutton, Hopkins. 
 The mystery of Providence unfolded. 
 
 SURE there's a righteous God, 
 Nor is religion vain ; 
 Though men of vice may boast aloud, 
 And men of grace complain. 
 
 2 I saw the wicked rise, 
 And felt my heart repine, 
 
 While haughty fools, with scornful eyes, 
 In robes of honour shine. 
 
 3 [Pamper'd with wanton ease, 
 Their flesh looks full and fair ; 
 
 Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, 
 - And grows without their care. 
 
 4 Free from the plagues and pains 
 That pious souls endure, 
 
 Through all their life oppression reigns, 
 And racks the humble poor. 
 
 5 Their impious tongues hlasphomc 
 The everlasting God: 
 
 Their malice blasts the good man's name, 
 And spreads their lies abroad. 
 
 6 But I, with flowing tears, 
 Indulg'd my doubts to rise ; 
 
 'Is there a God that sees or hears 
 ' The things below the sides ?'] 
 
 7 The tumults of my thought 
 Held me in hartl suspense, 
 
 Till to thy house my feet were brought, 
 To learn thy justice thence. 
 
 8 Thy word with light and power 
 Did my mistakes amend ; 
 
 1 view'd the sinners' life before, 
 But here I learnt their end. 
 
 9 On what a slippery steep 
 The thoughtless wretches go: 
 
 And O, that dreadful fiery deep, 
 That waits their fall below ! 
 
 10 Lord, at thy feet I bow, 
 
 My thoughts no more repine ; 
 
 I call my God my portion now, 
 
 And all my powers are thine. 
 
 •TQ Psalm 73. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 Lontlon, Cundee. 
 Afflicted saints happy, and prosperous sinners cursed. 
 
 TVOW I'm convinced the Lord is kind 
 ^ To men of heart sincere, 
 
 Yet once my foolish thoughts repin'd, 
 And border'd on despair. 
 21 griev'd to see the wicked thrive, 
 And spoke with angry breath, 
 ' How pleasant and profane they live ! 
 ' How peaceful is their death ! 
 3 'With well-fed flesh and haughty eyes 
 
 ' They lay their fears to sleep ; 
 ' Against the heavens their slanders rise, 
 
 ' While saints in silence weep. 
 
 4 'In vain I lift my hands to pray, 
 
 ' And cleanse my heart in vain, 
 
 ' For I am chasten'd all the day, 
 
 ' The night renews my pain.' 
 
 5 Yet while my tongue indulg'd complaints, 
 
 I felt my heart reprove ; 
 ' Sure I shall thus offend thy saints, 
 'And grieve the men I love.' 
 
 6 But still I found my doubts too har,d, 
 
 The conflict too severe, 
 Till I retir'd to search thy word, 
 And learn thy secrets there. 
 
 7 There, as in some prophetic glass, 
 
 I saw the sinner's feet 
 
 High mounted on a slippery place, 
 Beside a fiery pit. 
 R T hoard the wretch profanely boast- 
 Till at thy frown he fell ; 
 
 His honours in a dream were lost, 
 And he awoke in hell. 
 
 9 Lord, what an envious fool I was ! 
 
 How like a thoughtless beast ! 
 Thus to suspect thy promis'd grace, 
 And think the wicked blest. 
 
 10 Yet I was kept from full despair, 
 Upheld by power unknown: 
 
 That blessed hand that broke the snare 
 Shall guide me to thy throne. 
 
 74 Psalm 9. 2d Part. C. M. b 
 
 Canterbury, Plymouth. 
 The wisdom and equity of Providence. 
 
 WHEN the great Judge, supreme 
 and just, 
 Shall once inquire for blood, 
 The humble souls, who mourn in dust, 
 Shall find a faithful God. 
 
 2 He from the dreadful gates of death 
 
 Doth his own children raise ; 
 In Zion's gates, with cheerful breath, 
 They sing their Father's praise. 
 
 3 His foes shall fall, with heedless feet, 
 Into the pit they made ; 
 And sinners perish in the net 
 Which their own hands have spread' 
 
75, 76 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 77 
 
 4 Thus by thy judgments, mighty God. 
 
 Are thy deep counsels known : 
 When men of mischief are destroy'd. 
 The snare must be their own. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 The wicked shall sink down to hell ; 
 
 Thy wrath devour the lands 
 That dare forget thee, or rebel 
 Against thy known commands. 
 
 6 Though saints to sore distress are brought, 
 
 And wait and long complain, 
 
 Their cries shall never be forgot, 
 
 Nor shall their hopes be vain. 
 
 7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat, 
 
 To judge and save the poor ; 
 Let nations tremble at thy feet, 
 And man prevail no more. 
 
 8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud, 
 
 And put their hearts to pain, 
 Make them confess that thou art God, 
 And they but feeble men.] 
 
 7* Psalm 36. L. M. # 
 
 1 M Old Hundred, Eaton, Blendon. 
 The perfections and providence of Ood ; or, general 
 providence and special grace. 
 
 HIGH in the heavens, eternal God! 
 Thy goodness in full glory shines ; 
 Thy truth shall break thro every Cloud 
 That veils and darkens thy designs. 
 
 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, 
 
 As mountains their foundations keep ; 
 Wise are the wonders of thy hands ; 
 Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 
 
 3 Thy providence is kind and large ; 
 Both man and beast thy bounty share; 
 The whole creation is thy charge, 
 But saints are thy peculiar care. 
 
 4 My God ! how excellent thy grace, 
 Whence all our hope and comfort springs ; 
 The sons of Adam in distress 
 
 Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 
 
 5 From the provisions of thy house 
 We shall be fed with sweet repast ; 
 There mercy like a river flows, 
 And brings salvation to our taste. 
 
 6 Life, like a fountain, rich and free, 
 Springs from the presence of the Lord ; 
 And in thy light our soiils shall see 
 The glories promis'd in thy word. 
 
 7fi Psalm 147. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 " Dunstan, Newcouit. 
 
 Creation, providence and grace. 
 
 PRAISE ye the Lord: 'tis good to raise 
 Our hearts and voices in his praise : 
 His nature and his works invite 
 To make this duty our delight. 
 
 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, 
 And gathers nations to his name ; 
 His mercy melts the stubborn soul, 
 And makes the broken spirit whole. 
 
 3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames ; 
 He counts their numbers, calls their 
 
 names ; 
 His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound, 
 A deep, where all our thoughts are 
 
 drown'd. 
 
 4 Great is our Lord, and great his might ; 
 And all his glories infinite : 
 
 He crowns the meek, rewards the just, 
 And treads the wicked to the dust. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high. 
 Who spreads his clouds around the sky ; 
 There he prepares the fruitful rain, 
 Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 
 
 6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, 
 And clothes the smiling fields with corn : 
 The beasts with food his hands supply, 
 And the young ravens when they cry. 
 
 7 What is the creature's skill or force ? 
 The sprightly man, the warlike horse, 
 The nimble wit, the active limb ? 
 
 All are too mean delights for him. 
 
 8 But saints are lovely in his sight: 
 He views his children with delight: 
 He sees their hope, he knows their fear, 
 And looks and loves his image there. 
 
 Psalm 136. L. M. 
 
 Luton, Eaton, Wells. 
 
 77 
 
 Creation, providence and grace. 
 
 |^ IVE to our God immortal praise ! 
 
 ^JF' Mercy and truth are all his ways : 
 Wonders of grace to God belong, 
 Repeat his mercies in your song. 
 
 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, 
 The King of kings with glory crown : 
 His mercies ever shall endure, 
 When lords and kings are known no more. 
 
 3 He built the earth, he spread the sky, 
 And fix'd the starry lights on high : 
 Wonders of grace to God belong, 
 Repeat his mercies in your song. 
 
 4 He fills the sun with morning light, 
 He bids the moon direct the night : 
 His mercies ever shall endure, [more. 
 When suns and moons shall shine no 
 
 5 The Jews he freed from Pharaoh's hand, 
 And brought them to the promis'd land : 
 Wonders of grace to God belong, 
 Repeat his mercies in your song. 
 
CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 79, 80 
 
 6 He saw the Gentiles dead in sin, 
 And felt his pity work within : 
 His mercies ever shall endure, 
 When death and sin shall reign no more. 
 
 7 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. 
 
 8 Thro' this vain world he guides our feet, 
 And leads us to his heavenly seat : 
 His mercies ever shall endure, 
 When this vain world shall be no more. 
 
 78 
 
 Psalm 136. CM. # 
 
 Brain tree, Irish. 
 
 Goo's wonders of creation, providence, redemption 
 of Israel, and salvation of his people. 
 
 GIVE thanks to God, the sovereign 
 His mercies still endure ; [Lord, 
 And be the King of kings adord, 
 His truth is ever sure. 
 
 2 What wonders hath his wisdom done ! 
 
 How mighty is his hand ! 
 Heaven, earth and sea he fram'd alone : 
 How wide is his command ! 
 
 3 The sun supplies the day with light : 
 
 How bright his counsels shine ! 
 The moon and stars adorn the night ! 
 His works are all divine. 
 
 4 [He struck the sons of Egypt dead ; 
 
 Hoav dreadful is his rod"! 
 And thence with joy his people led : 
 
 How gracious is our God ! 
 5 He cleft the swelling sea in two; 
 
 His arm is great in might ! 
 And gave the tribes a passage thro' ; 
 
 His power and grace unite. 
 
 6 But Pharaoh's army there he drown'd ; 
 
 How glorious are his ways ! 
 And brought his saints through desart 
 Eternarbe his praise. [ground: 
 
 7 Great monarchs fell beneath his hand ; 
 
 Victorious is his sword: 
 While Israel took the promis'd land: 
 And faithful is his word.] 
 
 8 He saw the nations dead in sin ; 
 
 He felt his pity move ; 
 How sad the state the world was in; 
 
 How boundless was his love ! 
 9 He sent to save us from our wo; 
 His goodness never fails ; 
 From death, and hell, and every foe ; 
 
 And still his grace prevails ! 
 10 Give thanks to God, the heavenly King ; 
 His mercies still endure ; 
 Let the whole earth his praises sing ; 
 His truth is ever sure. 
 
 79 Psalm 68. 3d Part. L. M. # 
 
 Antigua, Islington. 
 
 Praise for temporal blessings ; or, common and special 
 mercies. 
 
 T^TE bless the Lord, the just, the good, 
 ™ " Who fills our hearts with joy and 
 
 food ; 
 Who pours his blessings from the skies, 
 And loads our days with rich supplies. 
 
 2 He sends the sun his circuit round, 
 To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground; 
 He bids the clouds with plenteous rain, 
 Refresh the thirsty ground again. 
 
 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, 
 And all our near escapes from death : 
 Safety and health to God belong ; 
 
 He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 
 
 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove 
 The common blessings of his love ; 
 But the wide difference that remains 
 Is endless joy, or endless pains. 
 
 5 The Lord, thatbruis'd the serpent's head, 
 On all the serpent's seed shall tread : 
 The stubborn sinner's hope confound, 
 And smite him with a lasting wound. 
 
 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise 
 From the deep earth, or deeper seas ; 
 And bring them to his courts above, 
 There shall they taste his special love. 
 
 80 
 
 Psalm 57. L. M. 
 
 Bath, Warsaw. 
 
 # 
 
 Praise for protection, grace, and truth. 
 
 TMTY God, in whom are all the springs 
 lyJL of boundless love and grace un- 
 known ; 
 Hide me beneath thy spreading wings, 
 Till the dark cloud is overblown. 
 
 2 Up to the heavens I send my cry ; 
 The Lord will my desires perform ; 
 He sends his angels from the sky, 
 And saves me from the threatening storm. 
 
 3 Be thou exalted, O my God, 
 
 Above the heavens, where angels dwell: 
 Thy power on earth be known abroad, 
 And land to land thy wonders tell. 
 
 4 My heart is fix'd ; my song shall raise 
 Immortal honours to thy name ; 
 Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise, 
 My tongue, the glom of my frame. 
 
 5 High o'er the earthnis mercy reigns, 
 And reaches to the utmost sky ; 
 
 His truth to endless years remains. 
 When lower worlds "dissolve and die 
 
81 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 
 82, 83, 84 
 
 6 Be thou exalted, O my God, 
 Above the heavens, where angels dwell ; 
 Thy power on earth be known abroad, 
 And land to land thy wonders tell. 
 
 Q] Psalm 65. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^-*- .Ninety-seventh Psalm, Shoel. 
 
 Dioine Providence in air, earth and sea ; or, the God 
 of nature and grace. 
 
 nnHE God of our salvation hears 
 -■- The groans of Zion mix'd with tears; 
 Yet when he comes with kind designs, 
 Through all the way his terror shines. 
 
 2 On him the race of man depends, 
 Far as the earth's remotest ends, 
 Where the Creator's name is known, 
 By nature's feeble light alone. 
 
 3 Sailors, that travel o'er the flood, 
 Address their frighted souls to God, 
 When tempests rage, and billows roar, 
 At dreadful distance from the shore. 
 
 4 He bids the noisy tempest cease ; 
 He calms the raging crowd to peace, 
 When a tumultuous nation raves 
 Wild as the winds, and loud as waves. 
 
 5 Whole kingdoms, shaken by the storm, 
 He settles in a peaceful form ; 
 Mountains, establish'd by his hand, 
 Firm on their old foundations stand. 
 
 Behold ! his ensigns sweep the sky ; 
 New comets blaze, and lightnings fly : 
 The heathen lands, with swift surprise, 
 From the bright horrors turn their eyes. 
 
 7 At his command, the morning ray 
 Smiles in the east, and leads the day ; 
 He guides the sun's declining wheels, 
 Over the tops of western hills. 
 
 8 Seasons and times obey his voice ; 
 The evening and the morn rejoice 
 
 To see the earth made soft with showers, 
 Laden with fruit, and dress'd in flowers. 
 
 9 'Tis from his watery stores on high 
 He gives the thirsty ground supply ; 
 He walks upon the clouds, and thence 
 Doth his enriching drops dispense. 
 
 10 The desert grows a fruitful field ; 
 Abundant food the valleys yield ; 
 The valleys shout with cheerful voice, 
 And neighbouring hills repeat their joys. 
 
 11 The pastures smile in green array ; 
 There lambs and larger cattle play ; 
 
 "The larger cattle^md the lamb, 
 Each in his language speaks thy name. 
 
 12 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. 
 
 g9 Psalm 78. 1st Part. CM. # 
 
 '■•' Wareharn, Irish, Peterborough. 
 Providences of God recorded ; or, pious education and 
 instruction of children. 
 
 LET children hear the mighty deeds 
 Which God perform'd 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 their's ; 
 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. 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 QQ Psalm 100. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 0tJ Old Hundred, Marlow, Conway. 
 Praise to our Creator. 
 
 ILTE 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 ; 
 And the whole race of man shall find 
 His truth from aire to ao-e endure. 
 
 OA Psalm 100. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ° * Blendon, Sabaoth, Castle- Street. 
 The same. 
 
 ^ING to the Lord with joyful voice ; 
 ^ Let every land his name adore ; 
 Let earth, with one united voice, 
 Resound his praise from shore to shore. 
 
 2 Nations, attend before his throne, 
 With solemn fear, with sacred joy : 
 Know that the Lord is God alone : 
 He can create, and he destroy. 
 
 3 His sovereign power, without our aid, 
 Made us of clay, and form'd us men ; 
 And when like wandering sheep we 
 He brought us to his fold again, [stray'd, 
 
85 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 
 86 
 
 4 We %re his people, we his care, 
 Our souls and all our mortal frame : 
 What lasting honours shall we rear, 
 Almighty Alaker, to thy name ? 
 
 5 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful 
 
 songs, 
 High as the heavens our voices raise ; 
 And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, 
 Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 
 
 6 Wide as the world is thy command ; 
 Vast as eternity thy love ; 
 
 Firm as a rock thy truth must stand, 
 When rolling years shall cease to move. 
 
 g* Psalm 148. L. M. ±fc 
 
 Newcourt, Eaton, Sabaoth. 
 Universal praise to Ood. 
 
 LOUD hallelujahs to the Lord, 
 From distant worlds where creatures 
 dwell ; 
 Let heaven begin the solemn word, 
 And sound it dreadful down to hell. 
 
 [NOTE. This psalm may be sung' to a different metre, by 
 adding the two following lines to every stanza, viz. 
 Each of his works his name displays, 
 But iliey can ne'er fuljil his praise. J 
 
 2 The Lord ! how absolute he reigns ! 
 Let every angel bend the knee ! 
 Sing of his love in heavenly strains, 
 And speak how fierce his terrors be. 
 
 3 High on a throne his glories dwell, 
 An awful throne of shining bliss ; 
 Fly through the world, O sun, and tell 
 How dark thy 'beams compar'd to his. 
 
 4 Awake, ye tempests, and his fame 
 In sounds of dreadful praise declare ; 
 And the sweet whisper of his name 
 Fill every gentler breeze of air. 
 
 5 Let clouds, and winds, and waves agree 
 To join their praise with blazing fire ; 
 Let the firm earth and rolling sea 
 
 In this eternal song conspire. 
 
 6 Ye flowery plains, proclaim his skill ; 
 Valleys, lie low before his eye ; 
 And let his praise from every hill 
 Rise tuneful to the neighbouring sky. 
 
 7 Ye stubborn oaks, and stately pines, 
 Bend your high branches, and adore ; 
 Praise him, ye beasts, in different strains : 
 The lamb must bleat, the lion roar. 
 
 8 Birds, ye must make his praise your 
 
 theme ; 
 Nature demands a song from you ; 
 While the dumb fish that cut the stream 
 Leap up, and mean his praises too. 
 ^Mortals, can you refrain your tongue^ 
 When nature all around you sings ^ 
 
 O for a shout from old and young, 
 From humble swains, and lofty kings ! 
 
 10 Wide as his vast dominion lies, 
 Let the Creator's name be known : 
 Loud as his thunder shout his praise, 
 And sound it lofty as his throne. 
 
 11 Jehovah ! 'tis a glorious word! 
 O may it dwell on every tongue ! 
 
 But saints, who best have known the Lord, 
 Are bound to raise the noblest song. 
 
 12 Speak of the wonders of that love 
 Which Gabriel plays on every chord ; 
 From all below, and all above, 
 Loud hallelujahs to the Lord. 
 
 Qfi Hymn 27. B. 2. L. M. 
 
 ^^ Castle-Street, Antigua. 
 
 # 
 
 Praise ye him, all his angels. 
 
 GOD ! the eternal, awful name, 
 That the whole heav'nly army fears, 
 That shakes the wide creation's frame 
 And Satan trembles when he hears. 
 
 2 Like flames of fire his servants are, 
 And light surrounds his dwelling-place 
 But, O ye fiery flames, declare 
 
 The brighter glories of his face. 
 
 3 'Tis not for such poor worms as we, 
 To speak so infinite a thing ; 
 
 But your immortal eyes survey 
 
 The beauties of your sovereign King. 
 
 4 Tell how he shows his smiling face, 
 And clothes all heaven in bright array ; 
 Triumph and joy run through the place, 
 And songs eternal as the day. 
 
 5 Speak — for you feel his burning love— 
 What zeal it spreads through all your 
 
 frame ! 
 That sacred fire dwells all above, 
 For we on earth have lost the name, 
 
 6 [Sing of his power and justice too, 
 That infinite right hand of his, 
 That vanquish'd Satan and his crew, 
 When thunder drove them down from 
 
 bliss.] 
 
 7 [What mighty storms of poison'd darts 
 Were hurFd upon the rebels there ! 
 What deadly javelins nail'd their hearts 
 Fast to the racks of long despair !] 
 
 8 [Shout tqvour King, ye heavenly host 
 You that beheld the sinking foe ; 
 Firmly ye stood when they were lost ; 
 Praise the rich grace that kept you so. 
 
 9 Proclaim his wonders from the skies 
 Let every distant nation hear ; 
 
 And while you sound his lofty praise, 
 Let humble mortals bow and fear. I 
 
87, 88, 89 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 
 Q>7 Psalm 86. C. M. # 
 
 ° • Mear, Abridge. 
 
 ^ general song of praise to Ood. 
 
 AMONG the princes, earthly gods, 
 There's none hath power divine ; 
 Nor is their nature, mighty Lord, 
 Nor are their works like thine. 
 2 The nations thou hast made, shall bring 
 Their offerings round thy throne ; 
 For thou alone dost wondrous things, 
 For thou art God alone. 
 3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet; 
 Teach me thine heavenly ways, 
 And my poor scatter'd thoughts unite 
 In God my Father's praise. 
 4 Great is thy mercy, and my tongue 
 Shall those sweet wonders tell, 
 How by thy grace my sinking soul 
 Rose from the deeps of hell. 
 
 QQ Hymn 71. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 00 Cambridge, Clifford. 
 
 Praise to Ood from all creatures. 
 
 THE glories of my Maker, God, 
 My joyful voice shall sing, 
 And call the nations to adore 
 Their Former and their King. 
 
 2 'Twas his right hand that shap'd our, clay, 
 
 And wrought this human frame ; 
 But from his own immediate breath 
 Our nobler spirits came. 
 
 3 We bring our mortal powers to God, 
 
 And worship with our tongues: 
 We claim some kindred with the skies, 
 And join th' angelic songs. 
 
 4 Let grov'ling beasts of every shape, 
 
 And fowls of every wing, 
 And rocks and trees, and fires and seas 
 Their various tribute bring. 
 
 5 Ye planets, to his honour shine ; 
 
 And wheels of nature roll ; 
 Praise him in your unwearied course 
 Around the steady pole. 
 
 6 The brightness of our Maker's name 
 
 The wide creation fills, 
 And his unbounded grandeur flies 
 Beyond the heavenly hills. 
 
 QQ Psalm 148. S. M. 
 
 v - ,t/ St. Thomas, Sutton. 
 
 Universal praise. 
 
 LET every creature join 
 To praise th' eternal God ; 
 Ye heavenly host, 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. 
 
 3 He built those worlds above, 
 And fix'd their wondrous frame; 
 
 By his command they stand or move, 
 And ever speak his name. 
 
 4 Ye vapours, when ye rise, 
 Or fall in showers, or snow, 
 
 Ye thunders, murmuring round the skies, 
 His power and glory show. 
 
 5 Wind, hail, and flashing fire, 
 Agree to praise the Lord, 
 
 When ye in dreadful storms conspire 
 To execute his word. 
 
 6 By all his works above 
 His honours be exprest ; 
 
 But saints, that taste his saving lo§e, 
 Should sing his praises best. 
 Pause I. 
 
 7 Let earth and ocean know 
 They owe their Maker praise : 
 
 Praise him, ye watery worlds below, 
 And monsters of the seas. 
 
 8 From mountains near the sky 
 Let his high praise resound, 
 
 From humble shrubs and cedars high 
 And vales and fields around. 
 
 9 Ye lions of the wood, 
 
 And tamer beasts that graze, 
 Ye live upon his daily food, 
 And he expects your praise. 
 
 10 Ye birds of lofty wing, 
 On high his praises *ear, 
 
 Or sit on flowery boughs, and sing 
 Your Maker's glory there. 
 
 11 Ye creeping ants and worms, 
 His various wisdom show ; 
 
 And flies, in all your shining swarms, 
 Praise him that drest you so. . 
 
 12 By all the earth-born race, 
 His honours be exprest; 
 
 But saints, that know his heavenly grace, 
 
 Should learn to praise him best 
 
 Pause II. 
 
 13 Monarchs of wide command, 
 Praise ye th' eternal King ; 
 
 Judges, adore that sovereign hand, 
 Whence all your honours spring. 
 
 14 Let vigorous youth engage 
 To sound his praises high ; 
 
 While growing babes and with'ring age 
 Their feebler voices try. 
 
 15 United zeal be shown 
 
 His wondrous fame to raise ; 
 
 God is the Lord ; his name alone 
 
 Deserves our endless praise. 
 
W, 91 
 
 SCRIPTURE. 
 
 92,93 
 
 16 Let nature join with art, 
 
 And all pronounce him blest; 
 But saints, that dwell so near his heart, 
 Should sing his praises best. 
 
 QO Psalm 103. 3d Part. S. M. # 
 
 * 7V/ Paddington, Dover. 
 
 God's universal dominion; or, angels praise the Lord. 
 
 THE Lord, the sovereign King, 
 Hath fix'd his throne on high ; 
 O'er all the heavenly world he rules, 
 And all beneath the sky. 
 
 2 Ye angels, great in mi^ht, 
 And swift to do his will. 
 
 Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear, 
 Whose pleasure ye fulfil. 
 
 3 Let the bright hosts who wait 
 The orders of their King, 
 
 And guard his churches when they pray, 
 Join in the praise they sing. 
 
 4 While all his wondrous works 
 Through his vast kingdom shew 
 
 Their Maker's glory, thou, my soul, 
 Shalt sing his praises too. 
 
 91 
 
 Psalm 148. H. M. # 
 
 Portsmouth, Bethesda, Harwich. 
 Praise to God from all creatures. 
 
 "VTE tribes of Adam, join 
 *■ With heaven, and earth, and seas, 
 
 And oifer notes divine 
 
 To your Creator's praise. 
 Ye holy throng I In worlds of light 
 Of angels bright, „| Begin the song. 
 
 2 Thou sun, with dazzling rays, 
 And moon, that rules the night, 
 Shine to your Maker's praise, 
 With stars of twinkling light. 
 
 His power declare, I And clouds that fly 
 Ye floods on high, | In empty air. 
 
 3 The shining worlds above 
 In glorious order stand, 
 Or in swift courses mose 
 By his supreme command. v 
 
 He spake the word, I From nothing came 
 And all their frame | To praise the Lord. 
 
 4 He mov'd their mighty wheels 
 In unknown ages past; 
 
 And each his word fulfils 
 While time and nature last. 
 In different ways I His wondrous name, 
 His works proclaim | And speak his praise . 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Let all the earth-born race 
 And monsters of the deep, 
 The fish that cleave the seas, 
 Or in their bosom sleep, 
 
 From sea and shore I And still display 
 Their tribute pay | Their Maker's power. 
 
 6 Ye vapours, hail, and snow, 
 Praise ye th' Almighty Lord, 
 And stormy winds that blow, 
 To execute his word. 
 
 When lightnings shine, I Let earth adore 
 Or thunders roar, | His hand divine* 
 
 7 Ye mountains near the skies, 
 With lofty cedars there, 
 And trees of humbler size, 
 That fruit in plenty bear; 
 
 Beasts, wild and tame, I In various forms 
 Birds, flies, and worms, | Exalt his name. 
 
 8 Ye kings, and judges, fear 
 The Lord, the sovereign King; 
 And while you rule us here, 
 His heavenly honours sing; 
 
 Nor let the dream I Make you forget 
 Of power and state | His power supreme. 
 
 9 Virgins, and youths, engage 
 To sound his praise divme, 
 While infancy and age 
 Their feebler voices join. 
 
 Wide as he reigns, | By every tongue 
 His name be sung I In endless strains. 
 
 10 Let all the nations fear 
 The God that rules above; 
 He brings his people near, 
 
 And makes them taste his love. _ 
 While earth and skyl His saints shall raise 
 Attempt his praise, | His honours high. 
 
 SCRIPTURE. 
 QO Hymn 53. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 * /A ' Blendon, Portugal. 
 
 The Holy Scriptures. 
 
 GOD, who in various methods told 
 His mind and will to saints of old, 
 Sent his own Son, with truth and grace, 
 To teach us in these latter days. 
 
 2 Our nation reads the written word. 
 That book of life, that sure record : 
 The bright inheritance of heaven 
 Is by the sweet conveyance given. 
 
 3 God's kindest tho'ts are here express'd, 
 Able to make us wise and bless'd ; 
 The doctrines are divinely true, 
 
 Fit for reproof and comfort too. 
 
 4 Ye people all, who read his love 
 In long epistles from above, 
 
 (He hath not sent his sacred word 
 To every land) Praise ye the Lord. 
 
 QO Hymn 151. B. 2. L. M, # 
 
 'S* 3 Eaton, Gloucester. 
 
 Prophecy and inspiration. 
 
 TpWAS by an order from the Lord 
 
 -*■ The ancient prophets spoke his word , 
 
94,95 
 
 SCRIPTURE. 
 
 96 
 
 The Spirit did their tongues inspire, 
 And warm'd their hearts with heavenly 
 fire. 
 
 2 The works and wonders which they 
 
 wrought 
 Confirm'd the messages they brought : 
 The prophet's pen succeeds his breath, 
 To save the holy words from death. 
 
 3 Great God ! mine eyes with pleasure 
 On the dear volume of thy book; [look 
 There my Redeemer's face I see, 
 And read his name who died for me. 
 
 4 Let the false raptures of the mind 
 Be lost, and vanish in the wind ; 
 Here I can fix my hope secure ; 
 This is thy word, and must endure. 
 
 Q4 Hymn 119. B. 2. C. M. # or b 
 
 * 7 '* Dedhani, Abridge. 
 
 The Holy Scriptures 
 
 LADEN with guilt, and full of fears, 
 I fly to thee, my Lord ; 
 And not a glimpse of hope appears 
 But in thy written word. 
 
 2 The volume of my Father's grace 
 
 Does all my grief assuage ; 
 Here I behold my Saviours face 
 Almost in every page. 
 
 3 [This is the field where hidden lies 
 
 The pearl of price unknown; 
 That merchant is divinely wise, 
 Who makes the pearl his own.] 
 
 4 [Here consecrated water flows, 
 
 To quench my thirst of sin ; 
 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, 
 No danger dwells therein.] 
 
 5 This is the judge who ends the strife 
 
 Where wit and reason fail ; 
 My guide to everlasting life 
 Through all this gloomy vale. 
 
 6 O may thy counsels, mighty God. 
 
 My roving feet command ; 
 Nor I forsake the happy road 
 That leads to thy right hand. 
 
 95 
 
 Psalm 19. L. M. # 
 
 Castle-Street, Portugal. 
 
 The books of nature and of scripture compared : or 
 the glory and success of the gospel. 
 
 THE heavens declare thy glory, Lord ; 
 In every star thy wisdom shines ; 
 But when our eyes behold thy word, 
 We read thy name in fairer lines. 
 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, 
 And nights and days thy power confess : 
 But the blest volume thou hast writ 
 Reveals thy justice and thy grace. 
 
 3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise 
 Round the whole earth, and never stand ; 
 So when thy truth began its race, 
 It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 
 
 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest, 
 Till through the world thy truth has run ; 
 Till Christ has all the nations blest, 
 That see the light, or feel the sun. 
 
 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, 
 Bless the dark world with heavenly light : 
 Thy gospel makes the simple wise ; 
 Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right. 
 
 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, 
 In souls renew'd, and sins forgiven : 
 Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, 
 And make thy word my guide to heaven. 
 
 Of? Psalm 19. P.M. # 
 
 * 7V St. Hellens, Forty-sixth Psalm. 
 The books of nature and of scripture. 
 
 GREAT God, the heaven's well or- 
 der'd frame 
 Declares the glories of thy name : 
 
 There thy rich works of wonder shine : 
 A thousand starry beauties there, 
 A thousand radiant marks appear 
 Of boundless power, and skill divine. 
 
 2 From night to day, from day to night, 
 The dawning and the dying light 
 
 Lectures of heavenly wisdom read ; 
 With silent eloquence they raise 
 Our thoughts to our Creator's praise, 
 
 And neither sound nor language need. 
 
 3 Yet their divine instructions run 
 Far as the journeys of the sun, 
 
 And every nation knows their voice. 
 The sun, like some young bridegroom 
 
 dress'd, 
 Breaks from the chambers of the east, 
 
 Rolls round, and makes the earth rejoice. 
 
 4 Where'er h^ spreads his beams abroad, 
 He smil»s, and speaks his maker, God; 
 
 All nature joins to show thy praise. 
 Thus God in every creature shines ; 
 Fair is the book of nature's lines, 
 But fairer is thy book of grace. 
 Pause. 
 5 1 love the volumes of thy word ; 
 What light and joy those leaves afford 
 
 To souls benighted and distress'd ! 
 Thy precepts guide my doubtful way ; 
 Thy fear forbids my feet to stray ; 
 Thy promise leads my heart to rest. 
 6 From the discoveries of thy law 
 The perfect rules of life I draw ; 
 These are my study and delight : 
 
97, 98 
 
 SCRIPTURE. 
 
 Not honey so invites the taste, 
 Nor gold, that has the furnace pass'd, 
 Appears so pleasing to the sight. 
 
 7 Thy threatenings wake my slumbering 
 
 eyes, 
 And warn me where my danger lies ; 
 
 But 'tis thy blessed gospel, Lord, 
 That makes my guilty conscience clean, 
 Converts my soul, subdues my sin, 
 
 And gives a free, but large reward. 
 
 8 Who knows the errors of his thoughts ? 
 My God, forgive my secret faults, 
 
 And from presumptuous sins restrain ; 
 Accept my poor attempts of praise, 
 That I have read thy book of grace 
 
 And book of nature, not in vain. 
 
 Q7 Psalm 119. 7th Part. C. M. # 
 
 ** * Peterborough, Abridge. 
 
 Imperfection of nature, and perfection of Scripture. 
 
 LET all the heathen writers join 
 To form one perfect book, 
 Great God, if once compar'd 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 I've seen an end of what we call 
 
 Perfection here below ; 
 How short the powers of nature fall, 
 And can no further go. 
 
 4 Vet men would fain be just with God, 
 
 By works their hands have wrought ; 
 But thy commands, exceeding broad, 
 Extend to every thought. 
 
 5 In vain we boast perfection here, 
 
 While sin defiles our frame ; 
 And sinks our virtues down so far, 
 They scarce deserve the name. 
 
 6 Our faith and love, and every grace, 
 
 Fall far below thy word ; 
 But perfect truth and righteousness 
 Dwell only with the Lord. 
 
 QQ Psalm 119. 4th Part. C. M. b 
 
 ^^ Franklin, Bangor. 
 
 Instruction from Scripture. 
 Verse 9. 
 
 HOW shall the young secure their 
 hearts, 
 And guard th*eir lives from sin? 
 Thy word the choicest rules imparts, 
 To keep the conscience clean. 
 
 Verse 130. 
 
 When once it enters to the mind, 
 It spreads such light abroad, 
 
 The meanest souls instruction find, 
 And raise their thoughts to God. 
 
 Verse 105. 
 
 3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, 
 That guides us all the day ; 
 And through the dangers of the nighty 
 A lamp to lead our way. 
 
 Verses 99, 100. 
 
 4 The men that keep thy law with care, 
 
 And meditate thy word, 
 Grow wiser than their teachers are, 
 And better know the Lord. 
 
 Verses 104, 113. 
 
 5 Thy precepts make me truly wise ; 
 
 I hate the sinner's road : 
 I hate my own vain thoughts that rise, 
 But love thy law, my God. 
 
 Verses 89, 90, 91. 
 
 6 [The starry heavens thy rule obey, 
 
 The earth maintains her place ; 
 And these thy servants night and day 
 Thy skill and power express. 
 
 7 But still thy law and gospel, Lord, 
 
 Have lessons more divine ; 
 Not earth stands firmer than thy word, 
 Nor stars so nobly shine.] 
 
 Verses 160, 140, 9, 116. 
 
 8 Thy word is everlasting truth, 
 
 How pure is every page ! 
 That holy book shall guide our youth, 
 And well support our age. 
 
 QQ Psalm 119. 5th Part. C. M. # 
 
 t/t/ Irish, Brattle-Street. 
 
 Delight in Scripture ; or, the word of Ood 
 
 dwelling in us. 
 
 Verse 97. 
 
 f\ HOW I love thy holy law ! 
 ^-* 'Tis daily my delight: 
 And thence my meditations draw 
 Divine advice by night. 
 
 Verse 148. 
 
 2 My waking eyes prevent the day 
 
 To meditate* thy word: 
 My soul with longing melts away 
 To hear thy gospel, Lord. 
 
 Verses 3, 12, 54. 
 
 3 How doth thy word my heart engage; 
 
 How well employ my tongue: 
 And, in my tiresome pilgrimage, 
 Yields me a heavenly song. 
 
 Verse 19. 103. 
 
 4 Am I a stranger, or at home, 
 
 'Tis my perpetual feast; 
 Not honey dropping from the comb 
 So much allures the taste. 
 
 Verses 72, 127. 
 
 5 No treasures so enrich the mind ; 
 
 Nor shall thy word be sold 
 
 For loads of silver well refin'd* 
 
 Nor heaps of choicest gold. 
 
 Verses 28, 49, 175. 
 
 6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop 
 
 Thy promises of grace 
 Are pillars to support my ht>pe, 
 And there 1 write thy praise. 
 
100, 101, 102 
 
 CHRIST. 
 
 103, 104 
 
 1 00 Psalm 119 - 6th Part. C. M. # 
 xv,v/ Litchfield, St. John's. 
 
 Holiness and comfort from the word. 
 Verse 128. 
 
 LORD, I esteem thy judgments right, 
 And all thy statutes just ; 
 Thence I maintain a constant fight 
 With every flattering lust. 
 
 Verse 97, 9. 
 
 2 Thy precepts often I survey : 
 
 I keep thy law in sight, 
 Through all the business of the day, 
 To form my actions right. 
 
 Verse 62. 
 
 3 My heart in midnight silence cries, 
 
 ' How sweet thy comforts be !' 
 My thoughts in holy wonder rise, 
 And bring their thanks to thee. 
 
 Verse 162. 
 
 4 And when my spirit drinks her fill 
 
 At some good word of thine, 
 Not mighty men that share the spoil 
 Have joys compared to mine. 
 
 101 Psalm 119. 8th Part. CM. # 
 
 xvx Barby, Swan wick. 
 
 The word of Ood is the saint's portion ; or the 
 excellency and variety of Scripture. 
 
 LORD, I have made thy word my choice, 
 My lasting heritage ; 
 There shall my noblest powers rejoice, 
 My warmest thoughts engage. 
 
 2 I'll read the histories of thy love, 
 
 And keep thy laws in sight, 
 While through the promises I rove, 
 With ever fresh delight. 
 
 3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, 
 
 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. 
 
 CHRIST. 
 
 1 09 Hymn 51. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 - I - v '~ Shoel, Dunstan. 
 
 Ood the Son equal with the Father. 
 
 BRIGHT King of Glory, dreadful God ! 
 Our spirits bow before thy seat : 
 To thee we lift an humble thought, 
 And worship at thine awful feet. 
 
 2 [Thy poorer hath form'd, thy wisdom 
 
 sways 
 All nature with a sovereign word ; 
 And the b/ight world of stars obeys 
 The will of their superior Lord.] 
 
 3 [Mercy and truth unite in one, 
 And smiling, sit at thy right hand : 
 Eternal justice guards thy throne, 
 And vengeance waits thy dread com- 
 mand.] 
 
 4 A thousand seraphs, strong and bright, 
 Stand round the glorious Deity ; 
 But who, among the sons of light, 
 Pretends comparison with thee ? 
 
 5 Yet there is one, of human frame. 
 Jesus, array'd in flesh and blood, 
 Thinks it no robbery to claim 
 A full equality with God. 
 
 6 [Their glory shines with equal beams ; 
 Their essence is forever one ; [names, 
 Though they are known by different 
 The Father God, and God the Son. 
 
 7 Then let the name of Christ, our King, v 
 With equal honours be adored ; 
 
 His praise let every angel sing, 
 And all the nations own their Lord.] 
 
 1 O.Q Hymn 2. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 1V/U Tallis' Evening Hymn, AH Saints. 
 The deity and humanity of Christ. 
 
 T^RE the blue heavens were stretch'd 
 
 *-^ abroad, 
 
 From everlasting was the Word : 
 With God he was ; the Word was God, 
 And must divinely be adored. 
 
 2 By his own power were all things made ; 
 By him supported, all things stand : 
 He is the whole creation's head, 
 
 And angels fly at his command. 
 
 3 Ere sin was born, or Satan fell, 
 He led the host of morning stars ; 
 (Thy generation who can tell, 
 
 Or count the number of thy years ?) 
 
 4 But lo, he leaves those heavenly forms ; 
 The Word descends and dwells in clay, 
 That he may hold converse with worms, 
 Dress'd in such feeble flesh as they. 
 
 5 Mortals with joy beheld his face, 
 Th' eternal Father's only Son ! 
 How full of truth ! how full of grace ! 
 When through his flesh the Godhead 
 
 shone ! 
 
 6 Archangels leave their high abode, 
 To learn new mysteries here, and tell 
 The love of our descending God, 
 The glories of Immanuel. 
 
 
 10/1 Hymn 47. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 iU ^ Tniro, Sabaoth. 
 
 Olory and grace in the person of Christ. 
 
 NOW to the Lord a noble song ! 
 Awake, my soul ; awake, my tongue ; 
 
105 
 
 INCARNATION OF CHRIST. 
 
 106, 107 
 
 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 The spacious earth and spreading flood 
 Proclaim the wise, the powerful God ; 
 And thy rich glories from afar 
 Sparkle in every rolling star. 
 
 4 But in his looks a glory stands, 
 The noblest labour of thine hands ; 
 The pleasing lustre of his eyes 
 Outshines the wonders of the skies. 
 
 5 Grace ! 'tis a sweet, a charming theme ; 
 My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name ; 
 Ye angels, dwell upon the sound ; 
 
 Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground. 
 
 6 O, may I live to reach the place 
 Where he unveils his lovely face, 
 Where all his beauties you behold, 
 And sing his name to harps of gold ! 
 
 INCARNATION OF CHRIST. 
 in* Hymn 3. B. 1. S. M. # 
 
 1Vtf Dover, Silver-Street. 
 
 The nativity of Christ. 
 
 BEHOLD the grace appears, 
 The promise is fulfill'd ; 
 Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears, 
 And Jesus is the child. 
 
 2 [The Lord, the highest God, 
 Calls him his only Son ; 
 
 He bids him rule the lands abroad, 
 And gives h>m David's throne. 
 
 3 O'er Jacob shall he reign 
 With a peculiar sway; 
 
 The nations shall his grace obtain, 
 His kingdom ne'er decay.] 
 
 4 To bring the glorious news, 
 A heavenly form appears ; 
 
 He tells the shepherds of their joys, 
 And banishes their fears. 
 
 5 'Go, humble swains,' said he, 
 ' To David's city fly ; 
 
 'The promis'd infant, born to-day, 
 'Doth in a manger lie. 
 
 6 'With looks and heart serene, 
 ' Go, visit Christ your King ;' 
 
 And straight a flaming troop was seen ; 
 The shepherds heard them sing: 
 
 7 ' Glory to God on high, 
 
 ' And heavenly peace on earth ; 
 Good will to men, to angels joy, 
 ' At the Redeemer's birth.' 
 
 8 [In worship so divine 
 
 Let saints employ their tongues ; 
 With the celestial hosts we join, 
 And loud repeat their songs : 
 
 9 'Glory to God on high, 
 
 ' And heavenly peace on earth ; 
 ' Good will to men, to angels joy, 
 'At our Redeemer's birth.'] 
 
 1 C\a Psalm 97. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 J.V/VT Gloucester, Rothwell. 
 
 Christ's incarnation . 
 
 npHE Lord is come, the heavens 
 -*- proclaim 
 
 His birth ; the nations learn his name ; 
 An unknown star directs the road 
 Of eastern sages to their God. 
 
 2 All ye bright armies of the skies, 
 Go, worship where the Saviour lies ! 
 Angels and kings before him bow, 
 Those gods on high and gods below. 
 
 3 Let idols totter to the ground, 
 
 And their own worshippers confound : 
 
 Let Judah shout, let Zion sing, 
 
 And earth confess her sovereign King 
 
 1 Q7 Hymn 60. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 v Gloucester, Antigua. 
 
 The virginMary''s song; or, Hie promised Messiah bom. 
 
 /~^UR souls shall magnify the Lord ; 
 
 \r In God the Saviour we rejoice ; 
 While we repeat the virgin's song, 
 May the same Spirit tune our voice. 
 
 2 [The Highest saw her low estate, 
 And mighty things his hand hath done j 
 His overshadowing power and grace 
 Make her the mother of his Son. 
 
 3 Let every nation call her bless'd, 
 And endless years prolong her fame ; 
 But God alone must be ador'd ; 
 Holy and reverend is his name.] 
 
 4 To those that fear and trust the Lord, 
 His mercy stands forever sure ; 
 From age to age his promise lives, 
 And the performance is secure. 
 
 5 He spake to Abraham and his seed, 
 
 ' In thee shall all the earth be bless'd ? 
 The memory of that ancient word 
 Lay long in his eternal breast. 
 
 6 But now no more shall Israel wait, 
 No more the Gentiles lie forlorn ; 
 Lo, the Desire of Nations comes ; 
 Behold the promis'd seed is born ! 
 
]08, ]09, 110 
 
 INCARNATION OF CHRIST. 
 
 Ill, 112 
 
 Hymn 135. B. 2. L. M. 
 
 Naruwich, Shoel. 
 
 108 
 
 Types and prophecies of Christ. 
 
 BEHOLD the woman's promis'd seed! 
 Behold the great Messiah come ! 
 Behold the prophets all agreed 
 To give him the superior room ! 
 
 2 Abrah'm, the saint, rejoie'd of old, 
 When visions of the Lord he saw ; 
 Moses, the man of God, foretold 
 This great fulfiller of his law. 
 
 3 The types bore witness to his name, 
 Obtain'd their chief design, and ceas'd ; 
 The incense, and the bleeding lamb, 
 The ark, the altar, and the priest. 
 
 4 Predictions in abundance meet, 
 To join their blessings on his head ; 
 Jesus, we worship at thy feet, 
 
 And nations own the promis'd Seed. 
 
 1 Q® Hymn 136. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 V Luton, Ninety-seventh Psalm. 
 
 Miracles at the birth of Christ. 
 
 HHHE King of glory sends his Son 
 -*• To make his entrance on this earth ; 
 Behold the midnight bright as noon, 
 And heavenly hosts declare his birth ! 
 
 2 About the young Redeemer's head, 
 What wonders and what glories meet! 
 An unknown star arose, and led 
 
 The eastern sages to his feet. 
 
 3 Simeon and Anna both conspire 
 The infant Saviour to proclaim ; 
 Inward they felt the sacred fire, 
 
 And blest the Babe, and own'd his name. 
 
 4 Let Jews and Greeks blaspheme aloud, 
 And treat the holy Child with scorn ; 
 Our souls adore th' eternal God, 
 Who condescended to be born. 
 
 1 1 A Psalm 98. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 =■■■■•" Kingston, Mear. 
 
 The Messiah's coming- and kingdom. 
 
 JOY to the world! the Lord is come ! 
 Let earth receive her King : 
 Let every heart prepare him room, 
 And heaven and nature sing. 
 
 2 Joy to the earth ! the Saviour reigns ! 
 
 Let men their songs employ ; 
 While fields and floods, rocks, hills and 
 Repeat the sounding joy. [plains 
 
 8 No more let sins and sorrows 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 
 
 i The glories of his righteousness, 
 And wonders of his love. 
 
 ill 
 
 Psalm 96. C. M. 
 
 Rochester, Devizes. 
 
 Christ's first and second coming 
 
 ^JING to the Lord, ye distant lands, 
 ^ Ye tribes of every tongue : 
 His new discover'd grace demands 
 A new and nobler song. 
 
 2 Say to the nations, Jesus reigns 
 
 God's own Almighty Son ; ' 
 His power the sinking world sustains, 
 And grace surrounds his throne. 
 
 3 Let heaven proclaim the joyful day, 
 
 Joy through the earth be seen ; 
 Let cities shine in bright array, 
 
 And fields in cheerful green. 
 | 4 Let an unusual joy surprise 
 | The islands of the sea ; 
 | Ye mountains, sink ; ye valleys, rise ; 
 
 Prepare the Lord his way. 
 
 5 Behold, he comes ! he comes to bless 
 
 The nations as their God ; 
 To show the world his righteousness 
 And send his truth abroad. 
 
 6 But when his voice shall raise the deaa 
 
 And bid the world draw near, 
 How will the guilty nations dread 
 To see their Judge appear. 
 
 112 
 
 Psalm 97. C. M. 
 
 Braintree, Irish, Bedford. 
 
 Christ's incarnation and fie last judgment. 
 
 t "V'E islands of the northern sea, 
 | ■*■ Rejoice, the Saviour reigns ; 
 [ His word like fire prepares his way, 
 
 And mountains melt to plains. 
 ] 2 His presence sinks the proudest hills, 
 
 And makes the valleys rise ; 
 The humble soul enjoys his smiles, 
 
 The haughty sinner dies. 
 | 3 The heavens his rightful power proclaim ! 
 
 The idol gods around 
 Fill their oAvn worshippers with shame 
 
 And totter to the ground. 
 4 Adoring angels at his birth, 
 
 Make' the Redeemer known : 
 Thus shall he come to judge the earth, 
 
 And angels guard his throne. 
 ' 5 His foes shall tremble at his sight, 
 
 And hills and seas retire ; 
 I His children take their unknown flight, 
 
 And leave the world on fire. 
 
113, 114, 115 LIFE, SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. Hi 
 
 6 The seeds of joy and glory, sown 
 
 For saints in darkness here, 
 Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown, 
 And a rich harvest bear. 
 
 113 
 
 LIFE OF CHRIST. 
 Hymn 139. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Portugal, Eaton. 
 Tlie example of Christ. 
 
 MY dear Redeemer, and my Lord, 
 I read my duty in thy word : 
 But in thy life the law appears, 
 Drawn out in living characters. 
 
 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, 
 Such deference to thy Father's will, 
 Such love and meekness so divine, 
 
 I would transcribe, and make them mine. 
 
 3 Cold mountains, and the midnight air 
 Witness'd the fervour of thy prayer ; 
 The desert thy temptations knew, 
 Thy conflict, and thy victory too. 
 
 4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear 
 More of thy gracious image here ; 
 Then God, the Judge, shall own my name 
 Among the followers of the Lamb. 
 
 I ]4 Hymn 112. B. 2. L, M. 
 
 Nantwich, Dunstan. 
 
 # 
 
 Angds ministering to Christ and saints. 
 
 GREAT God, to what a glorious height 
 Hast thou advanc'd the Lord, thy 
 Angels, in all their robes of light, [Son ! 
 Are made the servants of his throne. 
 
 2 Before his feet their armies wait, 
 And swift as flames of fire they move, 
 To manage his affairs of state, 
 
 In works of vengeance and of love. 
 
 3 His orders run through all their hosts, 
 Legions descend at his command, 
 
 To shield and guard our native coasts, 
 When foreign rage invades our land. 
 
 4 Now they are sent to guide our feet 
 Up to the gates of thine abode, 
 Through all the dangers that we meet, 
 In travelling the heavenly road. 
 
 5 Lord, when I leave this mortal ground, 
 And thou shalt bid me rise and come, 
 Send a beloved angel down, 
 
 Safe to conduct my spirit home. 
 
 1 1 PL Hymn 113. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 x x v Dundee, St. David's. 
 
 The same. 
 
 rpHE majesty of Solomon, 
 -*- How glorious to behold ! 
 The servants waiting round his throne, 
 The ivory and the gold! 
 
 I 2 But, mighty God! thy palace shines 
 With far superior beams; 
 
 j Thine angel guards are swift as winds, 
 Thy ministers are flames. 
 
 3 [Soon as thine only Son had made 
 
 His entrance on this earth, 
 A shining army downward fled 
 To celebrate his birth. 
 
 4 And when,oppress'd with pains and fears, 
 
 On the cold ground he lies, 
 Behold a heavenly form appears", 
 T' allay his agonies.] 
 
 5 Now to the hands of Christ our King 
 
 Are all their legions given; 
 They wait upon his saints, and bring 
 His chosen heirs to heaven. 
 
 6 Pleasure and praise run through their 
 
 To see a sinner turn ; [host, 
 
 Then Satan has a captive lost, 
 And Christ a subject born. 
 
 7 But there's an hour of brighter joy, 
 
 When he his angels sends 
 Obstinate rebels to destroy, 
 And gather in his friends. 
 
 8 O ! could I say, without a doubt, 
 
 'There shall my soul be found,' 
 Then let the great archangel shout, 
 And the last trumpet sound. 
 
 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF 
 CHRIST. 
 
 116 
 
 Psalm 69. 2d Part. L. M. 
 
 Dresden, Darwin. 
 
 Christ's sufferings and zeal. 
 
 TT1WAS for our sake, eternal God, 
 -*■ Thy Son sustain'd that heavy load 
 Of base reproach and sore disgrace, 
 And shame defiled his sacred face. 
 
 2 The Jews, his brethren, and his kin, 
 Abus'd the Man that check'd their sin : 
 While he fulfilPd thy holy laws, 
 They hate him, but without a cause. 
 
 3 [* My Father's house,' said he, ' was made 
 * A place for worship, not for trade ;' 
 Then, scattering all their gold and brass, 
 He scourg'd the merchants from the 
 
 place.] 
 
 4 [Zeal for the temple of his God 
 Consum'd his life, expos'd his blood : 
 Reproaches at thy glory thrown 
 
 He felt, and mourn'd them as his own.] 
 
 5 [His friend||forsook, his followers fled,. 
 While foes and arms surround his head ; 
 They curse him with a slanderous tongue, 
 And the false judge maintains the wrong.] 
 
117, 118 
 
 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST 
 
 119 
 
 6 His life they load with hateful lies. 
 And charge his lips with blasphemies : 
 They nail him to the shameful tree ; 
 There hung the Man that died for me ! 
 
 7 [Wretches, with hearts as hard as stones, 
 Insult his piety and groans ; 
 
 Gall was the food they gave him there, 
 And mock'd his thirst with vinegar.] 
 S But God beheld, and from his throne 
 Marks out the men that hate his Son : 
 The hand that rais'd him from the dead 
 Shall pour due vengeance on their head. 
 
 117 Psalm 69. 1st Part. L. M. b 
 
 -*• -*- • Darwin, Putney. 
 
 Christ's passion and sinners' salvation. 
 
 DEEP in our hearts let us record 
 The deeper sorrows of our Lord: 
 Behold the rising billows roll, 
 To overwhelm his holy soul ! 
 
 2 In long complaints he spends his breath, 
 While hosts of hell and powers of death, 
 And all the sons of malice join, 
 
 To execute their curs'd design. 
 
 3 Yet, gracious God, thy power and love 
 Have made the curse a blessing prove ; 
 Those dreadful sufferings of thy Son 
 Aton'd for sins which we had done. 
 
 4 The pangs of our expiring Lord 
 The honours of thy lav/ restored ; 
 His sorrows made thy justice known, 
 And paid for follies not his own. 
 
 5 0! for his sake our guilt forgive, 
 And let the mourning sinner live ; 
 The Lord will hear us in his name, 
 Nor shall our hope be turn'd to shame. 
 
 1 ] Q Psalm 69. 1st Part. C. M. f 
 
 A -*- Abridge, Canterbury. 
 
 The sufferings of Christ for our salvation. 
 
 SAVE me, O God ; the swelling floods 
 ' Break in upon my soul : 
 'I sink, and sorrows o'er my head 
 ' Like mighty waters roll. 
 4 2 ' 1 cry till all my voice be gone ; 
 ' In tears I waste the day : 
 ' My God, behold my longing eyes, 
 ' And shorten thy delay. 
 3 ' They hate my soul without a cause, 
 ' And still their number grows 
 ' More than the hairs around my head, 
 ' And mighty are my foes. 
 4 ' 'Twas then I paid that dreadful debt, 
 'That men could never* ay, 
 ' And gave those honours to thy law, 
 ' Which sinners took away.' 
 
 5 Thus, in the great Messiah's name, 
 The royal prophet mourns ; 
 Thus he awakes our hearts to grief, 
 
 And gives us joy by turns. 
 6 ' Now shall the saints rejoice, and find 
 ' Salvation in my name, 
 'For I have borne their heavy load 
 ' Of sorrow, pain, and shame. 
 7 ' Grief, like a garment, cloth'd me round, 
 ' And sackcloth was my dress, 
 ' While I procur'd for naked souls 
 
 ' A robe of righteousness. 
 8 ' Among my brethren and the Jews 
 
 ' I like a stranger stood, 
 ' And bore their vile reproach, to bring 
 ' The Gentiles near to God. 
 9 'I came in sinful mortals' stead 
 
 ' To do my Father's will ; 
 ' Yet, when I cleans'd my Father's house, 
 
 ' They scandaliz'd my zeal. 
 10 'My fasting and my holy groans 
 
 ' Were made the drunkard's song ; 
 ' But God, from his celestial throne, 
 
 ' Heard my complaining tongue. 
 11 ' He sav'd me from the dreadful deep, 
 
 ' Nor let my soul be drown'd ; 
 ' He rais'd and fix'd my sinking feet 
 
 ' On well establish'd ground. 
 12 ' 'Twas in a most accepted hour 
 
 ' My prayer arose on high, 
 ' And, for my sake, my Gc^d shall hear 
 ' The dying sinner's cry.' 
 
 11Q Psalm 69. 2d Part. C. M. b or # 
 
 x A *? Abridge, Canterbury. 
 
 The passion and exaltation of Christ. 
 
 NOW let our lips with holy fear, 
 And mournful pleasure, sing 
 The sufferings of our great High-Priest, 
 The sorrows of our King. 
 2 He sinks in floods of deep distress ; 
 How high the waters rise ! 
 While to his heavenly Father's ear 
 He sends perpetual cries. 
 3 ' Hear me, O Lord, and save thy Son, 
 'Nor hide thy shining face; 
 ' Why should thy favourite look like one 
 
 ' Forsaken of thy grace ? 
 4 'With rage they persecute the Man 
 ' That groans beneath thy wound, 
 ' While for a sacrifice I pour 
 ' My life upon the ground. 
 5 'They tread my honour to the dust, 
 
 ' And laugh when I complain ; 
 ' Their sharp insulting slanders add 
 'Fresh anguish to my pain. 
 
120 
 
 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. 
 
 121, 122 
 
 6 'All my reproach is known to thee, 
 
 ' The scandal and the shame ; 
 ' Reproaches break my bleeding heart, 
 
 1 And lies defile my name. 
 7 ' 1 look for pity, but in vain ; 
 'My kindred are my grief: 
 « I ask my friends for comfort round, 
 
 ' But meet with no relief. 
 8 ' With vinegar they mock my thirst ; 
 
 ' They give me gall for food ; 
 ' And, sporting with my dying groans, 
 
 'They triumph in my blood. 
 9 ' Shine into my distressed soul, 
 
 ' Let thy compassion save ; 
 ' And though my flesh sink down to death, 
 
 ' Redeem it from the grave. 
 10 'I shall arise to praise thy name, 
 ' Shall reign in worlds unknown ; 
 'And thy salvation, O my God, 
 ' Shall seat me on thy throne.' 
 
 ton Psalm 22. 1st Part. CM. \y 
 
 X&\J Plymouth, Bangor. 
 
 The sufferings and death of Christ. 
 
 * ^STH Y hath my God my soul forsook, 
 
 » * ' Nor will a smile afford ?' 
 (Thus David once in anguish spoke, 
 And thus our dying Lord.) 
 
 2 Though 'tis thy chief delight to dwell 
 
 Among thy praising saints, 
 Yet thou canst hear a groan as well, 
 And pity our complaints. 
 
 3 Our fathers trusted in thy name, 
 
 And great deliverance found ; 
 But I'm a worm, despis'd of men, 
 And trodden to the ground. 
 
 4 Shaking the head, they pass me by, 
 
 And laugh my soul to scorn ; 
 ' In vain he trusts in God,' they cry, 
 ' Neglected and forlorn.' 
 
 5 But thou art he who form'd my flesh 
 
 By thine almighty word : 
 And since I hung upon the breast, 
 My hope is in the Lord. 
 
 6 Why will my Father hide his face 
 
 When foes stand threatening round, 
 In the dark hour of deep distress, 
 And not a helper found ? 
 Pause. 
 
 7 Behold thy darling left among 
 
 The cruel and the proud, 
 As bulls of Bashan, fierce and strong, 
 As lions roaring loud. 
 
 8 From earth and hell my sorrows meet, 
 
 To multiply the smart; 
 They nail my hands, they pierce my feet, 
 And try to vex my heart. 
 
 9 Yet if thy sovereign hand let loose 
 
 The rage of earth and hell, 
 Why will my heavenly Father bruise 
 The Son he loves so well? 
 
 10 My God, if possible it be, 
 Withhold this bitter cup ; 
 
 But I resign my will to thee, 
 And drink the sorrows up. 
 
 11 My heart dissolves with pangs unknown ; 
 
 In groans I waste my breath ; 
 Thy heavy hand hath brought me down 
 Low as the dust of death. 
 
 12 Father, 1 give my spirit up, 
 And trust it in thy hand : 
 
 My dying flesh shall rest in hope, 
 And rise at thy command. 
 
 121 
 
 Hymn 114. B. % CM. 
 
 St. Martins, Mear. 
 
 Christ's death, victory, and dominion. 
 
 T SING my Saviour's wondrous death ; 
 -*- He conquer'd when he fell : 
 "Tis finished? said his dying breath 
 And shook the gates of hell. 
 'Z^Tis finish? df our Immanuel cries; 
 ' The dreadful work is done ;' 
 Hence shall his sovereign throne arise : 
 His kingdom is begun. 
 
 3 His cross a sure foundation laid 
 
 For glory and renown, 
 When, through the regions of the dead, 
 He pass'd to reach the crown. 
 
 4 Exalted at his Father's side 
 
 Sits our victorious Lord : 
 To heaven and hell his hands divide 
 The vengeance or reward. 
 
 5 The saints from his propitious eye 
 
 Await their several crowns, 
 And all the sons of darkness fly 
 The terror of his frowns. 
 
 1 22 Psalm 16. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 1-AtAi Evening Hymn, Leeds. 
 
 Christ's all-sufficiency. 
 
 tTOW fast their guilt and sorrows rise 
 -* ■*■ Who haste to seek some idol god ! 
 I will not taste their sacrifice, 
 Their offerings of forbidden blood. 
 
 2 My God provides a richer cup, 
 And nobler food to live upon ; 
 He for my life has offer'd up 
 Jesus, his best beloved Son. 
 
 3 His love is my perpetual feast ; 
 
 By day his counsels guide me right ; 
 And, be his name forever blest, 
 Who gives me sweet advice by night* 
 
123, 124 RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF CHRIST. 125, 126, 127 
 
 4 1 set him still before mine eyes ; 
 At my right hand he stands prepar'A 
 To keep my soul from all surprise, 
 And be my everlasting guard. 
 
 RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 
 1 QO Psalm 16. 2d Part C. M. # 
 
 x *' eJ Abridge, Bedford. 
 
 Tlie death and resurrection of Christ. 
 
 ' T SET the Lord before my face, 
 -*- ' He bears my courage up ; 
 ' My heart and tongue their joys express, 
 'My flesh shall rest in hope. 
 2 ' My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave 
 ' Where souls departed are ; 
 'Nor quit my body to the grave, 
 'To see corruption there. 
 3 ' Thou wilt reveal the path of life, 
 
 ' And raise me to thy throne : 
 ' Thy courts immortal pleasure give ; 
 'Thy presence, joys unknown.' 
 
 4 [Thus, in the name of Christ the Lord, 
 
 The holy David sung, 
 And Providence fulfils the word 
 Of his prophetic tongue. 
 
 5 Jesus, whom every saint adores, 
 
 Was crucify'd and slain ; 
 Behold, the tomb its prey restores ! 
 Behold, he lives again! 
 
 6 When shall my feet arise and stand 
 
 On heaven's eternal hills ? 
 There sits the Son at God's right hand, 
 And there the Father smiles.] 
 
 1 OA Hymn 76. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 •*-^* Devizes, Rochester. 
 
 The resurrection and ascension of Christ. 
 
 HOSANNA to the Prince of Light, 
 Who cloth'd himself in clay, 
 Enter'd the iron gates of death, 
 And tore the bars away. 
 
 2 Death is no more the king of dread 
 
 Since our lmmanuel rose; 
 He took the tyrant's sting away, 
 And spoil'd our hellish foes. 
 
 3 See, how the Conqueror mounts aloft, 
 
 And to his Father flies, 
 With scars of honour in his flesh, 
 And triumph in his eyes. 
 
 4 There our exalted Saviour reigns, 
 
 And scatters blessings down ; 
 Our Jesus fills the middle seat 
 Of the celestial throne. 
 
 5 [Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, 
 
 To reach his blest abode ; 
 {Sweet be the accents of your songs I 
 To our incarnate God. 
 
 6 Bright angels, strike your loudest strings, 
 
 Your sweetest voices raise ; 
 Let heaven, and all created things, 
 Sound our Immanuel's praise.] 
 
 lO* Hymn 26. B. 1. CM. ~# 
 
 ** U York, St. Anns. 
 
 Hope of heaven by Uie resurrection of Christ, 
 
 BLEST be the everlasting God, 
 The Father of our Lord ; 
 Be his abounding mercy prais'd, 
 His majesty adored. 
 
 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 inbred sins require 
 
 Our flesh to see the dust, 
 Yet as the Lord our Saviour rose, 
 So all his followers must. 
 
 4 There's an inheritance divine 
 
 Reserv'd against that dayj 
 'Tis uncorrupted, undefil'd, 
 And cannot waste away. 
 
 5 Saints by the power of God are kept 
 
 Till the salvation come ; 
 We walk by faith, as strangers here, 
 Till Christ shall call us home. 
 
 |26 Hy*ln137. B.2. L.M. # 
 
 Luton, Leeds, Dunstan. 
 Miracles in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. 
 
 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 th' eternal Spirit own, 
 And seal the mission of the Son ; 
 The Father vindicates his cause, 
 While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 
 
 3 He dies ! the heavens in mourning stood ; 
 He rises ! and appears a God : 
 Behold the Lord ascending high, 
 
 No more to bleed, no more to die ! 
 
 4 Hence and forever from my heart 
 I bid my doubts and fears depart ; 
 And to those hands my soul resign, 
 Which bear credentials so divine. 
 
 ASCENSION AND EXALTATION 
 OF CHRIST. 
 
 1 917 Psalm 2. L. M. 
 
 l^* Hague, Bath. 
 
 bor# 
 
 ChrisVs death, resurrection, and ascension. 
 
 WHY did the Jews proclaim their 
 rage ? 
 The Romans, why their swords employ ? 
 
128 
 
 ASCENSION AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 129, 130 
 
 Against the Lord their powers engage, 
 His dear Anointed to destroy ? 
 
 2 ' Come, let us break his bands,' they say, 
 ' This man shall never give us laws :' 
 And thus they cast his yoke away, 
 And nail'd their Monarch to the cross. 
 
 3 But God, who high in glory reigns, 
 Laughs at their pnde,their rage controls; 
 He'll vex their hearts with inward pains, 
 And speak in thunder to their souls. 
 
 4 ' I will maintain the King I made, 
 ' On Zion's everlasting- hill ; 
 ' My hand shall bring him from the dead, 
 4 And he shall stand your Sovereign still.' 
 
 5 [His wondrous rising from the earth 
 Makes his eternal Godhead known ; 
 The Lord declares his heavenly birth, 
 « This day have I begot my Son. 
 
 6 ' Ascend, my Son, to my right hand ; 
 * There thou shalt ask, and I bestow 
 ' The utmost bounds of heathen land : 
 ' To thee the northern isles shall bow.'] 
 
 7 But nations that resist his grace 
 Shall fall beneath his iron stroke ; 
 His rod shall crush his foes with ease, 
 As potter's earthen work is broke. 
 
 Pause. 
 Now ye, who sit on earthly thrones, 
 Be wise, and serve the Lord the Lamb : 
 Now at his feet submit your crowns, 
 Rejoice and tremble at his name. 
 With humble love address the Son, 
 Lest he grow angry and ye die ; 
 His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, 
 If ye provoke his jealousy. 
 
 10 His storms shall drive you quick to hell ; 
 He is a God, and ye Tbut dust : 
 Happy the souls that know him well, 
 And make his grace their only trust. 
 
 128 
 
 Psalm 24. L. M. # 
 
 Wells, Nantwich. 
 
 Saints dwell in htaven ; or^jlirist's ascension. 
 
 THIS spacious earth fFall the Lord's, 
 And men, and worms, and beasts, 
 and birds ; 
 He rais'd the building on the seas, 
 And gave it for their dwelling-place. 
 
 2 But there's a brighter world on high, 
 Thy palace, Lord, above the sky : 
 Who shaL ascend that blest abode, 
 And dwell so near his Maker, God. 
 
 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, 
 Whose heart is pure, whose hands are 
 
 clean ; 
 Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless, 
 And clothe his soul with righteousness. 
 
 4 These are the men, the pious race, 
 That seek the God of Jacob's face ; 
 These shall enjoy the blissful sight, 
 And dwell in everlasting light. 
 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, 
 Behold the King of Glory nigh 1 
 Who can this King of Glory be ? 
 The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he. 
 
 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display 
 To make the Lord the Saviour way : 
 Laden with spoils from earth and hell, 
 The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 
 
 7 Rais'd from the dead, he goes before, 
 He opens heaven's eternal door 
 
 To give his saints a blest abode, 
 Near their Redeemer and their God 
 
 1 OQ Psalm 47. C. M. 
 
 Devizes, Rochester. 
 
 # 
 
 o 
 
 Christ ascending and reigning. 
 
 FOR a shout of sacred Joy 
 To God, the sovereign King ! 
 Let every land their tongues employ, 
 And hymns of triumph sing. 
 
 2 Jesus our God ascends on high! 
 
 His heavenly guards, around, 
 Attend him, rising, through the sky, 
 With trumpets' joyful sound. 
 
 3 While angels shout and praise their King, 
 
 Let mortals learn their strains: 
 Let all the earth his honours sing: 
 O'er all the earth he reigns. 
 
 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound ; 
 
 Let knowledge lead the song ; 
 Nor mock him with a solemn sound 
 Upon a thoughtless tongue. 
 
 5 In Israel stood his ancient throne ; 
 
 He lov'd that chosen race ; 
 But now he calls the world his own, 
 And heathens taste his grace. 
 
 6 The Gentile nations are the Lord's, 
 
 There Abraham's God is known, 
 While powers and princes, shields and 
 Submit before his throne. [swords 
 
 ion Psalm 68. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ±t9\J Blendon, Dunstan. 
 
 Christ's ascension, and the gift of the Spirit. 
 
 LORD, when thou didst ascend on high, 
 Ten thousand angels fill'd the sky 
 Those heavenly guards around thee wait^ 
 Like chariots that attend thy state. 
 2 Not Sinai's mountain could appear 
 More glorious when the Lord was there : 
 While he pronoune'd his dreadful law, 
 And struck the chosen tribes with awe. 
 
131, 132 ASCENSION AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST 133, 134 
 
 3 How bright the triumph none can tell, 
 When the rebellious powers of hell, 
 That thousand souls had captive made, 
 Were all in chains like captives led. 
 
 4 Rais'd by his Father to the throne, 
 He sent the promis'd Spirit down, 
 With gifts and grace for rebel men, 
 That God might dwell on earth again. 
 
 |Oi Hymn 141. B. 1. S. M. 
 
 t-** 1 - Sutton, Little Marlborough. 
 
 The humiliation and exaltation of Christ. 
 
 WHO has believed thy word, 
 Or thy salvation known ? 
 Reveal thine arm, Almighty Lord, 
 And glorify thy Son. 
 
 2 The Jews esteem'd him here 
 Too mean for their belief: 
 
 Sorrows his chief acquaintance were, 
 And his companion, grief. 
 
 3 They turn'd their eyes away, 
 And treated him with scorn ; 
 
 But 'twas their griefs upon him lay; 
 Their sorrows he has borne. 
 
 4 'Twas for the stubborn Jews, 
 And Gentiles then unknown, 
 
 The God of justice pleas'd to bruise 
 His best beloved Son. 
 
 5 'But I'll prolong his days, 
 
 . ' And make his Kingdom stand ; 
 My pleasure,' saith the God of grace, 
 ' Shall prosper in his hand. 
 
 6 ['His joyful soul shall see 
 * The purchase of his pain, 
 
 And by his knowledge justify 
 4 The guilty sons of men.] 
 
 7 ['Ten thousand captive slaves, 
 'Releas'd from death and sin, 
 
 ' Shall quit their prisons and their graves, 
 'And own his power divine.] 
 
 8 ['Heaven shall advance my Son 
 'To joys that earth deny'd; 
 
 'Who saw the follies men had done, 
 'And bore their sins, and died.'] 
 
 Too Hymn 142. B. ]7~ S. M. b 
 
 * 8W& Olmutz. 
 
 The same. 
 
 LIKE sheep we went astray, 
 And broke the fold of God ; 
 Each wandering in a different way ; 
 But all the downward road. 
 
 2 How dreadful was the hour, 
 When God our wanderings laid, 
 
 And did at once his vengeance pour 
 Upon the Shepherd's head! 
 
 3 How glorious was the grace 
 When Christ sustain'd the stroke ' 
 
 His life and blood the Shepherd pays 
 A ransom for the flock. 
 
 4 His honour and his breath 
 Were taken both away ; 
 
 Join'd with the wicked in his death, 
 And made as vile as they. 
 
 5 But God shall raise his head 
 O'er all the sons of men, 
 
 And make him see a numerous seed 
 To recompense his pain. 
 
 6 'I'll give him,' saith the Lord, 
 ' A portion with the strong ; 
 
 'He shall possess a large reward, 
 'And hold his honours long".' 
 
 133 
 
 Hymn 43. E. % L. M. 
 
 Nantwich, Dunstan. 
 Christ's sufferings and glory. 
 
 NOW for a tune of lofty praise 
 To great Jehovah's equal Son ! 
 I Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays, 
 j Tell loud the wonders he hath done. 
 [ 2 Sing how he left the worlds of light, 
 j And the bright robes he wore above ; 
 | How swift and joyful was his flight 
 j On wings of everlasting love ! 
 i 3 [Down to this base, this sinful earth, 
 \ He came to raise our nature high ; 
 I He came t' atone almighty wrath — 
 { Jesus, the God, was born to die.] 
 j 4 [Hell and its lions roar'd around ; 
 I His precious blood the monsters spilt ; 
 j While weighty sorrows press' d him down 
 
 Large as the loads of all our guilt] 
 j 5 Deep in the shades of gloomy death, 
 i Th' Almighty Captive pris'ner lay ; 
 ! Th' Almighty Gkiptive left the earth, 
 | And rose to everlasting day. 
 i 6 Lift up your eyes, ve sons of light, 
 j Up to his throne of shining grace ; 
 ! See what immortal glories sit 
 I Round the sweet beauties of his face! 
 ; 7 Amongst a thousand harps and songs, 
 | Jesus, the God, exalted reigns ! 
 ! His sacred name fills all their tongues, 
 ! And echoes through the heavenly plains ! 
 
 Psalm 8. C. M. # 
 
 Pembroke, Exeter, Abridge. 
 \ Christ's condescension and glorification; or, God 
 made man. 
 
 OLORD, our Lord, how wondrous 
 Is thine exalted name! [great 
 i The glories of thy heavenlv state 
 j Let men and babes proclaim. 
 j 2 When I behold thy works on high* 
 The moon that rules the night, 
 
 134 
 
135 
 
 ASCENSION AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST 136, 137 
 
 And stars, that well adorn the sky, 
 Those moving worlds of light, — 
 
 3 Lord, what is man, or all his race, 
 
 Who dwells so far below, 
 That thou shouldst visit him with grace, 
 And love his nature so ? — 
 
 4 That thine eternal Son should bear 
 
 To take a mortal form, 
 Made lower than his angels are, 
 To save a dying worm ! 
 
 5 [Yet while he lived on earth unknown, 
 
 And men would not adore, 
 The obedient seas and fishes own 
 His Godhead and his power. 
 
 (j The waves lay spread beneath his feet, 
 
 And fish, at his command, 
 Bring their large shoals to Peter's net, 
 Bring tribute to his hand. 
 
 7 These lesser glories of the Son 
 
 Shone through the fleshly cloud ; 
 Now we behold him on his throne, 
 And men confess him God.] 
 
 8 Let him be crown'd with majesty, 
 
 Who bow'd his head to death ; 
 
 And be his honours sounded high, 
 
 By all things that have breath. 
 
 9 Jesus, our Lord, how wondrous great 
 
 Is thine exalted name ! 
 The glories of thy heavenly state 
 Let the wjiole earth proclaim. 
 
 135 
 
 Hymn 83. B.2. CM. # 
 
 Irish, Cambridge. 
 The passion and exaltation of Christ. 
 
 rpHUS#aith the Ruler of the skies, 
 -*- ' Awake, my dreadful sword ; 
 ' Awake, my wrath, and smite the man, 
 'My fellow,' saith the Lord. 
 
 2 Vengeance receiv'd the dread command, 
 
 And, armed, down she flies ; 
 Jesus submits t' his Father's hand, 
 And bows his head and dies. 
 
 3 But, O ! the wisdom and the grace, 
 
 That join with vengeance now ! 
 He dies to save our guilty race, 
 And yet he rises too. 
 
 4 A person so divine was he, 
 
 Who yielded to be slain, 
 That he could give his sbul away, 
 And take his "life again. 
 
 5 Live, glorious Lord, and reign on high, 
 
 Let every nation sing, 
 And angels sound, with endless joy, 
 The Saviour, and the King, 
 
 -i Qfi Hymn 84. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 JL*J\J p roomej Watchman, Dover, Lisbon. 
 The same. 
 
 COME, all harmonious tongues, 
 Your noblest music bring ; 
 'Tis Christ, the everlasting God, 
 And Christ, the Man, we sing. 
 
 2 Tell how he took our flesh, 
 To take away our guilt; 
 
 Sing the dear drops of sacred blood, 
 That hellish monsters spilt. 
 
 3 [Alas ! the cruel spear 
 Went deep into his side ; 
 
 And the rich flood of purple gore 
 Their murderous weapons dy'd.] 
 
 4 [The waves of swelling grief 
 Did o'er his bosom roll, 
 
 And mountains of almighty wrath 
 Lay heavy on his soul.] 
 
 5 Down to the shades of death 
 He bow'd his awful head ; 
 
 Yet he arose to live and reign 
 When death itself is dead.- 
 
 6 No more the bloody spear, 
 The cross and nails no more ; 
 
 For hell itself shakes at his name, 
 And all the heavens adore. 
 
 7 There the Redeemer sits 
 High on the Father's throne ; 
 
 The Father lays his vengeance by 
 And smiles upon his Son. 
 
 8 There his full glories shine 
 With uncreated rays, 
 
 And bless his saints' and angels' eyes 
 To everlasting days. 
 
 1Q7 Psalm 21. L. M. # 
 
 ±tJ ' Eaton, Dunstan. 
 
 Christ exalted to the kingdom. 
 
 DAVID rejoie'd in God, his strength, 
 Rais'd to the throne by special grace ; 
 But Christ, the Son, appears at length, 
 Fulfils the triumph and the praise. 
 
 2 How great is the Messiah's joy 
 In the salvation of thy hand ! 
 
 Lord, thou hast rais'd his kingdom hio*h, 
 And given the world to his command. 
 
 3 Thy goodness grants whate'er he will, , 
 Nor doth the least request withhold ; 
 Blessings of love prevent him still, 
 And crowns of glory, not of gold. 
 
 4 Honour and majesty divine 
 Around his sacred temples shine ; 
 Blest with the favour of thy face, 
 And length of everlasting days. 
 
138, 139 ASCENSION AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 140, 141 
 
 5 Thine hand shall find out all his foes ; 
 And as a fiery oven glows 
 With raging heat and living coals, 
 So shall thy wrath devour their souls. 
 
 1 QQ Psalm 22. 2d Part. C. M. b 
 
 BaRgor, Wantage. 
 
 Christ's sufferings and kingdom. 
 
 ' ~JV"OW from the roaring lion's rage, 
 - 1 ^ ' O Lord, protect thy Son ; 
 'Nor leave thy darling to engage 
 ' The powers of hell alone.' 
 
 2 Thus did our suffering Saviour pray, 
 
 With mighty cries and tears: 
 God heard him in that dreadful day, 
 And chas'd away his fears, 
 
 3 Great was the victory of his death, 
 
 His throne exalted high; 
 And all the kindreds of the earth 
 Shall worship, or shall die. 
 
 4 A numerous offspring must arise 
 
 From his expiring groans.; 
 They shall be reckoned in his eyes 
 For daughters and for sons. 
 
 5 The meek and humble souls shall see 
 
 His table richly spread: 
 And all that seek the Lord shall be 
 With joys immortal fed. 
 
 6 The isles shall know the righteousness 
 
 Of our incarnate God; 
 And nations yet unborn, profess 
 Salvation in his blood. 
 
 | OQ Psalm 22. L. M. b 
 
 XfJiJ Putney, Armley. 
 
 Christ's sufferings and exaltation. 
 
 NOW let our mournful songs record 
 The dying sorrows of our Lord, 
 When he complain'd in tears and blood, 
 As one forsaken of his God. 
 2 The Jews beheld him thus forlorn, [scorn: 
 And shook their heads, and laugh'd in 
 ' He rescu'd others from the grave, 
 ' Now let him try himself to save. 
 
 3 'This is the Man did once pretend 
 ' God was his father and his friend ; 
 1 If God the blessed loved him so, 
 ' Why doth he fail to help him now ?' 
 
 4 Barbarous people ! cruel priests ! 
 How they stood round like savage beasts, 
 Like lions gaping to devour, 
 
 When Godliad left him in their power. 
 
 5 They wound his head, his hands,his feet, 
 Till streams of blood each other meet ; 
 By lot his garments they divide, 
 
 And mock the pangs in which he died. 
 
 6 But God his Father heard his cry ; 
 Rais'd from the dead, he reigns on high 
 The nations learn his righteousness, 
 And humble sinners taste his srrace. 
 
 140 ?salm89. 4th Part CM. # 
 
 Christmas, Swanwick. 
 Christ's mediatorial kingdom ; or, his divine and 
 human nature. 
 
 TTEAR what the Lord in vision said, 
 -"--*- And made Ids mercy known : 
 'Sinners, behold, your help is laid 
 'On my Almighty 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 arm 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 
 'He shall in triumph ride. [sea, 
 5 ' Me for his Father and his God 
 
 ' He shall forever own, 
 ' Call me his rock, his high abode ; 
 ' And I'll support my &on. 
 6 'My first-born Son, array'd in grace, 
 'At my right hand shall sit; 
 ' Beneath him angels know their place, 
 
 'And monarchs at his feet 
 7 'My covenant stands forever fast; 
 
 ' My promises are strong ; 
 ' Firm as the heavens his throne shall 
 'His seed endure as long.^ [last, 
 
 141 
 
 TT ] 
 
 Psalm 99. 1st Part. S. M. # 
 
 Sutton, Hopkins. 
 Christ's kingdom and majesty. 
 
 HE God Jehovah reigns, 
 Let all the nations fear; 
 Let sinners tremble at his throne, 
 And saints be humble there. 
 
 2 Jesus, the Saviour, reigns ! 
 Let earth adore its Lord ; 
 
 Bright cherubs his attendants stand, 
 Swift to fulfil his word. 
 
 3 In Zion is his throne, 
 
 His honours are divine : [known, 
 His church shall make his wonders 
 For there his glories shine. 
 
 4 How holy is his name ! 
 How terrible his praise ! 
 
 Justice, and truth, and judgment join 
 In all his Avorks of grace. 
 
142, 143 
 
 INTERCESSION OV CHRIST. 
 
 144, 145 
 
 INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. 
 14 o Hymn 36. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 l^*** Thacher, St. Thomas. 
 
 Christ's intercession. 
 
 ^57 ELL, the Redeemer's gone 
 * * T' appear before our God, 
 To sprinkle oW the flaming throne 
 With his atoning blood. 
 
 2 No fiery vengeance now, 
 
 Nor burning wrath comes down ; 
 If justice call for sinners' blood, 
 The Saviour shows his own. 
 
 3 Before his Father's eye 
 Our humble suit he moves ; 
 
 The Father lays his thunder by, 
 And looks, and smiles, and loves. 
 
 4 Now may our joyful tongues 
 Our Maker's honour sing ; 
 
 Jesus, the Priest, receives our songs, 
 And bears them to the King. 
 
 5 [We bow before his face, 
 And sound his glories high ; 
 
 ' Hosanna to the God of grace, 
 ' Who lays his thunder by.] 
 
 6 ' On earth thy mercy reigns,, 
 ' And triumphs all above ;' 
 
 But, Lord, how weak are mortal strains, 
 To speak immortal love. 
 
 7 [How jarring and how low 
 Are all the notes we sing ! 
 
 Sweet Saviour, tune our songs anew, 
 And they shall please the King.] 
 
 140 Hymn 37. B. 2. CM. 
 
 i -^ tt9 York, Braintree. 
 
 # 
 
 LIFT up your eyes to the heavenly 
 Where your Redeemer stays: [seat, 
 Kind Intercessor, there he sits, 
 And loves, and pleads, and prays. 
 
 2 'Twas well, my soul, he died for thee, 
 
 And shed his vital blood ; 
 Appeas'd stern justice on the tree, 
 And then arose to God. 
 
 3 Petitions now, and praise may rise, 
 
 And saints their offerings bring ; 
 The Priest, with his own sacrifice, 
 Presents them to the King. 
 
 4 [Let Papists trust what names they 
 
 please, 
 Their saints and angels boast; 
 We've no such advocates as these, 
 Nor pray to th' heavenly host.] 
 
 5 Jesus alone shall bear ray cries 
 
 Up to his Father's throne ; 
 He, dearest Lord, perfumes my sighs, 
 And sweetens every groan* 
 6* 
 
 G [Ten thousand praises to the King j 
 Hosanna in the highest; 
 Ten thousand thanks our spirits bring 
 To God and to his Christ.] 
 
 ]44 Hymn 145. B. 1. CM. !£ 
 
 Christmas, Rochester. 
 Christ and Aaron. 
 
 TESUS, in thee our eyes behold 
 •^ A thousand glories more 
 Than the rich gems and polish'd gold 
 The sons of Aaron wore. 
 
 2 They first their own burnt offerings 
 
 brought, 
 To purge themselves from sin; 
 Thy life was pure, without a spot, 
 And all thy nature clean. 
 
 3 [Fresh blood, as constant as the day, 
 
 Was on their altar spilt ; 
 But thy one offering takes away, 
 Forever, all our guilt.] 
 
 4 [Their priesthood ran through several 
 
 For mortal was their race ; [hands, 
 Thy never-changing office stands 
 Eternal as thy days.] 
 
 5 [Once, in the circuit of a year, 
 
 With blood, but not his own, 
 Aaron within the veil appears 
 Before the golden throne. 
 
 6 But Christ, by his own powerful blood 
 
 Ascends above the skies, 
 And in the presence of our God 
 Shows his own sacrifice.] 
 
 7 Jesus, the King of glory, reigns 
 
 On Zion's heavenly hill, 
 Looks like a lamb that has been slain, 
 And wears his priesthood stilL 
 
 8 He ever lives to intercede 
 
 Before his Father's face : 
 Give him, my soul, thy cause to plead, 
 Nor doubt the Father's grace. 
 
 14*: Hymn 12. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 ■L^*** Abridge, Barby. 
 
 Christ is the substance of the Levitical priesthood- 
 
 npHE true Messiah now appears, 
 ■*■ The types are all withdrawn : 
 So fly the shadows and the stars, 
 Before the rising dawn. 
 
 2 No smoking sweets, nor bleeding lambs, 
 
 Nor kid, nor bullock slain ; 
 Incense and spice, of costly names, 
 Would all be burnt in vain. 
 
 3 Aaron must lay his robes away, 
 
 His mitre and his vest, 
 When God himself comes down to be 
 The offering and the priest 
 
146, 147 CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 
 
 148, 149 
 
 4 He took our mortal flesh, to show 
 The wonders of his love ; 
 For us he paid his life below, 
 
 And prays for us above. 
 5 ' Father,' he cries, ' forgive their sins, 
 
 ' For I myself have died ;' 
 And then he shows his open'd veins, 
 And pleads his wounded side. 
 
 1 Aft Psalm 2. S. M. 
 
 Silver-Street, Dover. 
 
 # 
 
 Christ dying, rising, interceding, and reigning. 
 
 [IVj'AKER and sovereign Lord 
 1TJ. Of heaven, and earth, and seas, 
 Thy providence confirms thy word, 
 And answers thy decrees. 
 
 2 The things so long foretold 
 By David, are fulfill'd, 
 
 When Jews and Gentiles join to slay 
 Jesus, thine holy child.] 
 
 3 Why did the Gentiles rage, 
 And Jews, with one accord, 
 
 Bend all their counsels to destrt 
 Th' Anointed of the Lord ? 
 
 4 Rulers and kings agree 
 To form a vain design ; 
 
 Against the Lord their powers unite, 
 Against his Christ they join. 
 
 5 The Lord derides their rage, 
 And will support his throne ; 
 
 He who hath rais'd him from the dead 
 Hath own'd him for his Son. 
 Pause. 
 
 6 Now he's ascended high, 
 And asks to rule the earth ; 
 
 The merit of his blood he pleads, 
 And pleads his heavenly birth. 
 
 7 He asks, and God bestows 
 A large inheritance ; 
 
 Far as the world's remotest ends 
 His kingdom shall advance. 
 
 8 The nations that rebel 
 Must feel his iron rod ; 
 
 He'll vindicate those honours weli 
 Which he received from God. 
 
 9 [Be wise, ye rulers, now, 
 And worship at his throne ; 
 
 With trembling joy, ye people, bow 
 To God's exalted Son. 
 
 10 If once his wrath arise, 
 Ye perish on tlie place ; 
 
 Then blessed is the soul that flies 
 For refuge to his grace.] 
 
 1 ATI Psalm 2. C. M. 
 
 ■l^* 1 Dundee, Bath. 
 
 The same. 
 
 # or b 
 
 W 
 
 HY did the nations join to slay 
 The Lord's anointed Son? 
 
 Why did they cast his laws away, 
 
 And tread his gospel down ? 
 2 The Lord, who sits above the skies, 
 Derides their rage below; 
 He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, 
 
 And strikes their spirits through. 
 3 'I call him my eternal Son, 
 1 And raise him from the dead ; 
 'I make my holy hill his throne, 
 'And wide his kingdom spread. 
 4 'Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy 
 'The utmost heathen lands: 
 ' Thy rod of iron shall destroy 
 'The rebel who withstands.' 
 
 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, 
 
 Obey th' anointed Lord, 
 Adore the King of heavenly birth, 
 And tremble at his word. 
 
 6 With humble love address his throne, 
 
 For if he frown, ye die ; 
 Those are secure, and those alone, 
 Who on his grace rely. 
 
 CHARACTERS AND OFFICES 
 OF CHRIST. 
 
 ]4© Hymn 13. B. 1. L.M. # 
 
 X"ri:V-J Gloucester, Leeds, China. 
 
 The Son of God incarnate : or, iJie titles and the 
 kingdom of Christ. 
 
 THE lands that long in darkness lay 
 Now have beheld a heavenly light 
 Nations that sat in death's cold shade 
 Are blest with beams divinely bright. 
 
 2 The virgin's promis'd Son is born ; 
 Behold th' expected Child appear ! 
 What shall his names or titles be ? 
 
 ' The Wonderful, the Counsellor !' 
 
 3 [This infant is the Mighty God, 
 Come to be suckled ana 1 adored ; 
 Th' Eternal Father, Prince of Peace, 
 The Son of David, and his Lord.] 
 
 4 The government of earth and seas 
 'Upon his shoulders shall be laid ; 
 His wide dominion still increase, 
 And honours to his name be paid. 
 
 5 Jesus, the holy Child, shall sit 
 High on his father David's throne ; 
 Shall crush his foes beneath his feet, 
 And reign to ages yet unknown. 
 
 149 
 
 Hymn 132. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Cambridge, Clifford. 
 The offices of Christ. 
 
 WE bless the Prophet of the Lord, 
 That comes with truth and grace ; 
 Jesus, thy Spirit and thy word 
 Shall lead us in thy ways. 
 
150 
 
 CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 
 
 151 
 
 2 We reverence our High-Priest above, 
 
 Who offered up his" blood; 
 
 And lives to carry on his love, 
 
 By pleading with our God. 
 
 3 We honour our exalted King ; 
 
 How sweet are his commands ! 
 He guards our souls from hell and sin, 
 By his Almighty hands. 
 
 4 Hosanna to his glorious name, 
 
 Who saves by different ways ; 
 His mercies lay a sovereign claim 
 To our immortal praise. 
 
 i *0 Hymn 146 - b - l l - m - # 
 
 1<J\J Wells, Antigua. 
 
 Characters of Christ, borrowed, from inanimate thing's. 
 
 [ g^l O, worship at Immanuel's feet, 
 *^f See in his face what wonders meet ! 
 Earth is too narrow to express 
 His worth, his glory, or his grace.] 
 
 2 [The whole creation can afford 
 But some faint shadows of my Lord ; 
 Nature, to make his beauties known, 
 Must mingle colours not her own.] 
 
 3 [Is he compared to wine or bread ? 
 Dear Lord, our souls would thus be fed : 
 That flesh, that dying blood of thine, 
 Is bread of life, is heavenly wine.] 
 
 4 [Is he a tree ? The world receives 
 Salvation from his healing leaves : 
 That righteous branch, that fruitful 
 
 bough 
 Is David's root and offspring too.] 
 
 5 [Is he a rose ? Not Sharon yields 
 Such fragrancy in all her fields : 
 Or if the lily he assume, 
 
 The valleys bless the rich perfume.] 
 
 6 [Is he a vine ? His heavenly root 
 Supplies the boughs with life and fruit : 
 O let a lasting union join 
 
 My soul to Christ the living vine !] 
 
 7 [Is he the head ? Each member lives, 
 And owns the vital powers he gives ; 
 The saints below, and saints above, 
 Join'd by his Spirit and his love.] 
 
 8 [Is he a fountain ? There I bathe, 
 And heal the plague of sin and death ; 
 These waters all my soul renew, 
 And cleanse my spotted garments too.] 
 
 9 [Is he a fire ? He'll purge my dross ; 
 But the true gold sustains no loss ; 
 Like a refiner shall he sit, 
 
 And tread the refuse with his feet.] 
 
 10 [Is he a rock ? How firm he proves ! 
 The Rock of Ages never moves ; 
 
 Yet the sweet streams that from him flow 
 Attend us all the desert through.] 
 
 11 [Is he a way ? He leads to God ; 
 The path is drawn in lines of blood ; 
 There would I walk, with hope and zeal, 
 Till I arrive at Zion's hill.] 
 
 12 [Is he a door ? I'll enter in : 
 Behold the pastures large and green ' 
 A paradise — divinely fair ; 
 
 None but the sheep have freedom there.] 
 
 13 [Is he design'd a corner-stone 
 For men to build their heaven upon ? 
 I'll make him my foundation too, 
 Nor fear the plots of hell below.] 
 
 14 [Is he a temple ? I adore 
 
 Tn' indwelling majesty and power ; 
 And still to this most holy place, 
 Whene'er I pray, I turn my face.] 
 
 15 [Is he a star ? He breaks the night, 
 Piercing the shades with dawning tight ; 
 I know his glories from afar, 
 
 I know the Dright, the morning-star.] 
 
 16 [Is he a sun ? His beams are grace, 
 His .course is joy, and righteousness ; 
 Nations rejoice when he appears 
 
 To chase their clouds, and dry their tears v 
 
 17 [O let me climb those higher sides, 
 Where storms and darkness never rise ; 
 There he displays his power abroad, 
 And shines and reigns th' Incarnate God.] 
 
 18 [Nor earth, nor seas, nor sun, nor stars, 
 Nor heaven his full resemblance bears ; 
 His beauties we can never trace, 
 
 Till we behold him face to face.] 
 
 1 £1 Hymn 149. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 J -* /J - Green's Hundredth, bath. 
 
 1st Part. 
 
 The offices of Christ. 
 
 TOIN all the names of love and power, 
 ** That ever men or angels bore ; 
 All are too mean to speak his worth, 
 Or set Immanuel's glory forth. 
 
 2 But O ! what condescending ways 
 He takes to teach his heavenly grace ! 
 My eyes with joy and wonder see 
 What forms of love he bears for me. 
 
 3 [The ' Angel of the covenant' stands 
 With his commission in his hands, 
 Sent from his Father's milder throne, 
 To make the great salvation known.] 
 
 4 [Great Prophet ! let me bless thy name ; 
 By thee the joyful tidings came 
 
 Of wrath appeas'd, of sins forgiven, 
 Of hell subdu'd and peace with Heaven. ] 
 
151 
 
 CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 
 
 152, 153 
 
 5 [My bright Example, and my Guide, 
 I would be walking near thy side ; 
 
 let me never run astray, 
 Nor follow the forbidden way !] 
 
 (j [I love my Shepherd — he shall keep 
 My wandering soul among his sheep : 
 He feeds his flock, he calls their names, 
 And in his bosom bears the lambs.] 
 
 7 [My Surety undertakes my cause, 
 Answering his Father's broken laws ; 
 Behold my soul at freedom set, 
 
 My Surety paid the dreadful debt.] 
 
 8 [Jesus, m}r great High Priest, has died — 
 
 1 seek no sacrifice beside ; 
 
 His blood did once for all atone, 
 
 And now he pleads before the throne.] 
 
 9 [My Advocate appears on high — 
 The Father lays his thunder by ; 
 Not all that earth or hell can say 
 Shall turn my Father's neart away.] 
 
 10 [ My Lord, my Conqueror, and my King, 
 Thy sceptre and thy sword I sing : 
 Thine is the victory, and I sit 
 
 A joyful subject at thy feet.] 
 
 1 1 [Aspire, my soul, to glorious deeds ; 
 The Captain of salvation leads ; 
 March on, nor fear to win the day, 
 Tho' death and hell obstruct the way.] 
 
 12 [Should death, and hell, and powers 
 
 unknown 
 Put all their forms of mischief on, 
 I shall be safe ; for Christ displays 
 Salvation in more sovereign ways.] 
 
 151 
 
 Hymn 147. B. \. L. M. 
 
 Truro, Nevvcourt. 
 The names and titles of Christ. 
 
 [TjniS from the treasures of his word 
 
 -*- I borrow titles for my Lord : 
 Nor art nor nature can supply 
 Sufficient forms of majesty. 
 
 2 Bright image of the Father's face, 
 Shining with undiminish'd rays ; 
 Th' eternal God's eternal Son, 
 The heir and partner of his throne.] 
 
 3 The King of kings, the Lord most high 
 Writes his own name upon his thigh ; 
 He wears a garment dipp'd in blood, 
 And breaks the nations with his rod. 
 
 4 Where grace can neither melt nor move, 
 Tne Lamo resents his injur'd love ; 
 Awakes his wrath without delay, 
 And Judah's Lion tears the prey. 
 
 5 But when for works of peace he comes, 
 What winning titles he assumes, — 
 
 ' Light of the world, and Life of men ; 7 
 Nor bears those characters in vain. 
 
 6 With tender pity in his heart, 
 He acts the Mediator's part ; 
 
 A friend and brother he appears, 
 x\nd well fulfils the names he wears. 
 
 7 At length the Judge his throne ascends, 
 Divides the rebels from his friends, 
 And saints in full fruition prove 
 
 His rich variety of love. 
 
 
 1 59 Hymn 61. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 1U * 97th Psalm, Nevvcourt. 
 
 Christ our High Priest and King; and Christ 
 coming to judgment. 
 
 NOW to the Lord, that makes us know 
 The wonders of his dying love. 
 Be humble honours paid below, 
 And strains of nobler praise above. 
 
 2 'Twas he that cleans'd our foulest sins, 
 And wash'd us in his richest blood ; 
 'Tis he that makes us priests and kings 
 And brings us, rebels, near to God. 
 
 3 To Jesus, our atoning Priest, 
 To Jesus, our superior King, 
 Be everlasting power confess'd. 
 And every tongue his glory sing. 
 
 4 Behold on flying clouds he comes, 
 And every eye shall see him move ; 
 Though with our sins we pierc'd him oncf 
 Then he displays his pardoning love. 
 
 5 The unbelieving world shall wail, 
 While we rejoice to see the day : 
 Come, Lord, nor let thy promise fail, 
 Nor let thy chariots long delay. 
 
 1 *o Hymn 148. B. 1. H. M. ** 
 
 XtJtf Portsmouth, Harwich. 
 
 1st Part. 
 
 The names and titles of Christ.. 
 
 [" , l/f7"ITH cheerful voice I sing, 
 * » The titles of my Lord, 
 
 And borrow all the names 
 
 Of honour from his word. 
 Nature and art I Sufficient forms 
 Can ne'er supply | Of majesty. 
 
 2 In Jesus we behold 
 
 His Father's glorious face, 
 Shining forever bright 
 With mild and lovely rays. 
 Th' eternal God's I Inherits and 
 Eternal Son | Partakes the throne.] 
 
 3 The sovereign King of kings, 
 The Lord of lords most high, 
 Writes his own name upon 
 His garment and his thigh. 
 
153 
 
 ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 
 
 154 
 
 His name is call'd 
 * The word of God,' 
 
 He rules the earth 
 With iron rod. 
 
 4 Where promises and grace 
 Can neither melt nor move, 
 The angry Lamb resents 
 The injuries of his love ; 
 
 Awakes his wrath I As lions roar 
 Without delay, | And tear the prey. 
 
 5 But when for works of peace 
 The great Redeemer comes, 
 What gentle characters, 
 What titles he assumes : 
 
 < Light of the world I Nor will he bear 
 * And Life of men ;' (Those names in vain. 
 
 6 Immense compassion reigns 
 In our Immanuel's heart. 
 When he descends to act 
 A Mediator's part: 
 
 He is a friend, I Divinely kind, 
 And brother too; | Divinely true. 
 
 7 At length the Lord, the Judge, 
 His awful throne ascends, 
 And drives the rebels far 
 From favourites and friends : 
 
 Then shall the saints I The heights & depths 
 Completely prove |Of all his love. 
 
 1 *o Hymn 150. B. 1. H. M. # 
 
 ±<Jt» Portsmouth, St. Philips. 
 
 2d Part. 
 
 The offices of Christ. 
 
 JOIN all the glorious names 
 Of wisdom, love, and power, 
 That ever mortals knew, 
 That angels ever bore : 
 All are too mean I Too mean to set 
 To speak his worth, | My Saviour forth. 
 
 2 But, O what gentle t < * r nis, 
 What condescending ways 
 Doth our Redeemer use 
 
 To teach his heavenly grace ! 
 Mine eyes with joy I What forms of love 
 And wonder see | He bears for me. 
 
 3 [Array'd in mortal flesh, 
 He, like an angel, stands 
 And holds the promises 
 And pardons in his hands : 
 
 Commission'd from I To make his grace 
 His Father's throne, | To mortals known.] 
 
 4 [Great Prophet of my God, 
 
 My tongue would bless thy name ; 
 
 By thee the joyful news 
 
 Of our salvation came ; 
 Tbe joyful newslOf hell subdu'd, 
 Of sins forgiven, | And peace with Heav'n.] 
 
 5 I Be thou my Counsellor, 
 My Pattern and my Guide ; 
 
 And through this desert land 
 Still keep me near thy side. 
 
 let my feet I Nor rove, nor seek 
 Ne'er run astray, | The crooked way.] 
 
 6 [I love my Shepherd's voice ; 
 His watchful eyes shall keep 
 My wandering soul among 
 The thousands of his sheep : 
 
 He feeds his flock, I His bosom bears 
 He calls their names ; | The tender lambs.] 
 
 7 [To this dear Surety's hand 
 Will I commit my cause ; 
 He answers and fulfils 
 
 His Father's broken laws. 
 Behold my soul I My Surety paid 
 At freedom set ! | The dreadful debt.] 
 
 8 [Jesus, my great High Priest, 
 Offer'd his blood, and died: 
 My guilty conscience seeks 
 No sacrifice beside. 
 
 His powerful blood I And now it pleads 
 Did once atone ; | Before the throne.] 
 
 9 [My Advocate appears 
 For my defence on high; 
 The Father bows his ear, 
 And lays his thunder by. 
 
 Not all that hell I Shall turn his heart, 
 Or sin can say | His love away.] 
 
 10 [My dear Almighty Lord, 
 My Conqueror and my King, 
 Thy sceptre, and thy sword, 
 Thy reigning grace, I sing. 
 
 Thine is the power ; I In willing bonds 
 Behold I sit | Before thy feet.] 
 
 11 [Now let my soul arise, 
 And tread the tempter down; 
 My Captain leads me forth 
 To conquest and a crown. 
 
 A feeble saint | Tho' death and hell 
 Shall win the day, | Obstruct the way.] 
 
 12 Should all the hosts of death, 
 And powers of hell unknown, 
 Put their most dreadful forms 
 Of rage and mischief on, 
 
 1 shall be safe ; I Superior power 
 For Christ displays j And guardian grace. 
 
 ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 
 l ka Hymn 62. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 -*- t ' i * Melody, Swan wick. 
 
 Christ Jesus, the Lamb of Ood, worshipped by all 
 the creation. 
 
 COME, 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 crv, 
 ' To be exalted thus ;' 
 
155 
 
 ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 
 
 156, 157 
 
 '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, forever thine. 
 
 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, 
 
 And air, and earth, and seas, 
 Conspire to lift thy glories high, 
 And speak thine endless praise. 
 
 5 The whole creation join in one, 
 
 To bless the sacred name 
 Of him, that sits upon the throne, 
 And to adore the Lamb. 
 
 1 ** HymnI. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 xt/ " Parma, Devizes. 
 
 ] st rait. 
 
 A new song to the Lamb that was slain. 
 
 BEHOLD the glories of the Lamb, 
 Amidst his Father's throne : 
 Prepare new honours for his name, 
 And songs before unknown. 
 
 2 Let elders worship at his feet, 
 
 The church adore around, 
 With vials full of odours sweet, 
 And harps of sweeter sound. 
 
 3 Those are the prayers of all the saints, 
 
 And these the hymns they raise : 
 Jesus is kind to our complaints, 
 He ioves to hear our praise. 
 
 4 [Eternal Father, who shall look 
 
 Into thy secret will? 
 Who but the Son shall take that book, 
 And open every seal? 
 
 5 He shall fulfil thy great decrees, 
 
 The Son deserves it well ; 
 Lo, in his hand the sovereign keys 
 Of heaven, and death, and hell !] 
 
 6 Now to the Lamb, that once was slain, 
 
 Be endless blessings paid ; 
 Salvation, glory, joy remain 
 Forever on thy head. 
 
 7 Thou hast iedeem'd our souls with blood, 
 
 Hast set the prisoners free ; 
 Hast made us kings and priests to God, 
 And we shall reign with thee. 
 
 8 The worlds of nature and of grace 
 
 Are put beneath thy power ; 
 Then shorten these delaying days, 
 And bring the promised hour. 
 
 1K^ Hymn 148. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 J -*' M St. Anns, Barbv. 
 
 2d Part. 
 
 Gnd reconciled in Christ. 
 
 DEAREST of all the names above, 
 My Jesus, and my God ! 
 
 Who can resist thy heavenly love, 
 Or trifle with thy blood? 
 
 2 'Tis by the merits of thy death 
 
 The Father smiles again ; 
 'Tis by thine interceding breath 
 Tke Spirit dwells with men. 
 
 3 Till God in human flesh I see, 
 
 My thoughts no comfort find ; 
 The holy, just, and sacred Three 
 Are terrors to my mind. 
 
 4 But if Immanuel's face appear, 
 
 My hope, my joy begins : 
 His name forbids my slavish fear. 
 His grace removes my sins. 
 
 5 While Jews on their own law rely, 
 
 And Greeks of wisdom boast, 
 I love th' incarnate mystery, 
 And there I fix my trust. 
 
 1 za Hymn 49. B. 1. C M. # 
 
 ***** Abridge, Stade. 
 
 The icorks of Moses and the Lamb. 
 
 HOW strong thine arm is, mighty God! 
 Who would not fear thy name ? 
 Jesus, how sweet thy graces are ! 
 Who would not love the Lamb ? 
 
 2 He has done more than Moses did, 
 
 Our Prophet and our King ; 
 From bonds of hell he freed our soul^ 
 And taught our lips to sing. 
 
 3 In the Red Sea, by Moses' hand, 
 
 The Egyptian host was drown'd ; 
 But his own blood hides all our sins, 
 And guilt no more is found. - 
 
 4 When through the desert Israel went, 
 
 With manna they were fed ; 
 Our Lord invites, us to his flesh, 
 And calls it living bread. 
 
 5 Moses beheld the promised land, 
 
 Yet never reach'd the place ; 
 But Christshall bring his followers home 
 To see his Father's face. 
 
 6 Then shall our love and joy be full, 
 
 And feel a warmer flame, 
 And sweeter voices tune the song 
 Of Moses and the Lamb. 
 
 157 
 
 Hymn 79. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 Stade, Irish, Swanwick. 
 Praise to the Redeemer. 
 
 PLUNG'D in a gulf of dark despair, 
 We wretched sinners lay, 
 Without one cheerful beam of hope, 
 Or spark of glimmering day. 
 2 With pitying eyes, the Prince of Grace 
 Beheld our helpless grief; 
 He saw — and (O, amazing love!) 
 He ran to our relief. 
 
158, 159 
 
 ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 
 
 159 
 
 3 Down from the shining seats above 
 
 With joyful haste he fled, 
 Enter'd the grave in mortal flesh, 
 And dwelt among the dead. 
 
 4 He spoil'd the powers of darkness thus, 
 
 And brake our iron chains ; 
 Jesus has freed our captive souls 
 From everlasting pains. 
 
 5 [In vain the baffled prince of hell 
 
 His cursed projects^ tries ; 
 We that were doom'd his endless slaves 
 Are rais'd above the skies.] 
 
 6 0! for his love, let rocks and hills 
 
 Their lasting silence break, 
 And all harmonious human tongues 
 The Saviour's praises speak. 
 
 7 [Yes, we will praise thee, dearest Lord, 
 
 Our souls are- all on flame : 
 Hosanna, round the spacious earth, 
 To thine adored name ! 
 
 8 Angels, assist our mighty joys ; 
 
 Strike all your harps of gold ; 
 But when you raise your highest notes, 
 His love can ne'er be told.] 
 
 1 £Q Hymn 63. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 HJ<J 01d hundred, Dunstan. 
 
 Christ's humiliation and exaltation. 
 
 WHAT equal honours shall we bring 
 To thee, O Lord our God, the Lamb, 
 Wheruall the notes that angels sing, 
 Are far inferior to thy name ? 
 
 2 Worthy is he that once was slain, 
 The Prince of life, that groan'd and died; 
 Worthy to rise, and live and reign 
 
 At his almighty Father's side. 
 
 3 Power and dominion are his due, 
 Who stood condemn'd at Pilate's bar ; 
 Wisdom belongs to Jesus too, 
 
 Tho' he was charg'd with madness here. 
 
 4 All riches are his native right, 
 Yet he sustain'd amazing loss : 
 To him ascribe eternal, might, 
 Who left his weakness on the cross. 
 
 5 Honour immortal must be paid, 
 Instead of scandal and of scorn ; 
 While glory shines around his head, 
 And a bright crown without a thorn. 
 
 6 Blessings forever on the Lamb, 
 Who bore the curse for wretched men; 
 Let angels sound his sacred name, 
 And every creature say, Amen. 
 
 VKQ Hymn 25. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 xtJ * J Eaton, China. 
 
 1st Part. a . ■ j-A't j. 
 
 A vision of the Lamb. 
 
 A LL mortal vanities, be gone, 
 **- Nor tempt my eyes, nor tire my ears, 
 
 Behold amidst th' eternal throne 
 A vision of the Lamb appears ! 
 
 2 [Glory his fleecy robe adorns, 
 Mark'd with the bloody death he bore ; 
 Seven are his eyes, and seven his horns, 
 To speak his wisdom and his power. 
 
 3 Lo, he receives a sealed book 
 From him that sits upon the throne ; 
 Jesus, my Lord, prevails to look 
 
 On dark decrees, and things unknown.] 
 
 4 All the assembling saints around 
 Fall worshipping before the Lamb, 
 And in new songs of gospel sound 
 Address their honours to his name. 
 
 5 [The joy, the shout, the harmony 
 Flies o'er the everlasting hills ; 
 
 ' Worthy art thou alone,' they cry, 
 ' To read the book, to loose the seals.'] 
 
 6 Our voices join the heavenly strain, 
 And with transporting pleasure sing, 
 
 ' Worthy the Lamb that once was slain, 
 ' To be our Teacher and our King !' 
 
 7 His words of prophecy reveal 
 Eternal counsels, deep designs ; 
 His grace and vengeance shall fulfil 
 The peaceful and the dreadful lines. 
 
 8 Thou hast redeem'd our souls from hell 
 With thine invaluable blood ; 
 
 And wretches, that did once rebel, 
 Are now made favourites of their God. 
 
 9 Worthy forever is the Lord, 
 That died for treasons not his own, 
 By every tongue to be adored, 
 And dwell upon his Father's throne. 
 
 1 5Q Hymn 21. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Nantwich, Dunstan. 
 2d Part. 
 
 A song of praise to God the Redeemer. 
 
 LET the old heatnens tune their song 
 Of great Diana, and of Jove, 
 But the sweet theme that moves my tongue 
 Is my Redeemer and his love. 
 
 2 Behold ! a God descends and dies, 
 To save my soul from gaping hell ! 
 How the bkck gulf, where Satan lies, 
 Yawn'd to receive me when I fell ! 
 
 3 How justice frown'd,and vengeance stood, 
 To drive me down to endless pain ! 
 But the great Son propos'd his blood, 
 And heavenly wrath grew mild again. 
 
 4 Infinite lover ! gracious Lord ! 
 
 To thee be endless honours given : 
 Thy wondrous name shall be adored 
 Round the wide earth, and wider heaven 
 
1G0, 161 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 161, 162 
 
 ifiA Hymn 5. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 M.\9\7 Gloucester, Portugal. 
 
 Longing to praise Christ better. 
 
 LORD, when my thoughts with won- 
 der roll 
 O'er the sharp sorrows of thy soul, 
 And read my Maker's broken laws, 
 Repair'd and honoured by thy cross ; — 
 
 2 When I behold death, hell, and sin, 
 Vanquish'd by that dear blood of thine, 
 And see the Man, that groan'd and dy'd, 
 Sit glorious by his Father's side ; 
 
 3 My passions rise and soar above ; 
 
 I'm wing'd with faith, and fir'd with love; 
 Fain would I reach eternal things, 
 And learn the notes that Gabriel sings. 
 
 4 But my heart fails, my tongue complains 
 For want of their immortal strains ; 
 And in such humble notes as these 
 Falls far below thy victories. 
 
 5 Well, the kind minute must appear, 
 When we shall leave these bodies here, 
 These clogs of clay — and mount on high, 
 To join the songs above the sky. 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 
 
 ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 
 ADOPTION. 
 
 ffil Hymn 64. B. 1. S. M. # 
 
 -*-"- 1 - Calmar, Germany, Dover. 
 
 1st Part. 
 
 BEHOLD what wondrous grace 
 The Father hath bestow'd 
 On sinners of a mortal race, 
 To call them sons of God ! 
 
 2 'Tis no surprising thing, 
 That we should be unknown ; 
 
 The Jewish world kneAv not their King, 
 God's everlasting Son. 
 
 3 Nor doth it yet appear 
 
 How great we must be made ; 
 But whm we see our Saviour iiere, 
 We shall be like our Head. 
 
 4 A hope so much divine 
 May trials well endure, 
 
 May purge our souls from sense and sin, 
 As Christ the Lord is pure. 
 
 5 If in my Father's love 
 I share a filial part, 
 
 Send down thy Spirit like a dove, 
 To rest upon my heart. 
 
 6 We would no longer lie, 
 
 Like slaves, beneath the throne ; 
 Our faith shall Abba, Father, cry, 
 And thou the kindred own. 
 
 igl Hymn 143. B. 1. CM. \ 
 
 Canterbury, Dundee. 
 2d Part. 
 
 Characters of the children of God. from several 
 Scriptures. 
 
 A S new born babes desire the breast 
 -£*■ To feed, and grow, and thrive ; 
 So saints with joy the gospel taste, 
 And by the gospel live. 
 
 2 [With inward gust their heart approves 
 
 All that th$ word relates ; 
 They love the men their Father loves, 
 And hate the works he hates.] 
 
 3 [Not all the flattering baits on earth 
 
 Can make them slaves to lust; 
 They can't forget their heavenly birth, 
 Nor grovel in the dust. 
 
 4 Not all the chains that tyrants use 
 
 Shall bind their souls to vice : 
 Faith, like a conqueror, can produce 
 A thousand victories.] 
 
 5 [Grace, like an uncorrupted seed, 
 
 Abides and reigns within ; 
 Immortal principles forbid 
 The sons of God to sin.] 
 
 6 [Not by the terrors of a slave 
 
 Do they perform his will, 
 But with the noblest powers they have 
 His sweet commands fulfil,] 
 
 7 They find access at every hour 
 
 To God within the veil ; • 
 Hence they derive a quickening power, 
 And joys that never fail. 
 
 8 O happy souls ! O glorious state 
 
 Of overflowing grace ! 
 To dwell so near their Father's seat, 
 And see his lovely face. 
 
 9 Lord, I address thy heavenly throne ; 
 
 Call me a child of thine ; 
 Send down the Spirit of thy Son 
 To form my heart divine. 
 
 10 There shed thy choicest loves abroad, 
 And make my comforts strong: 
 
 Then shall I say, ' My Father, God>' 
 With an unwavering tongue. 
 
 ATONEMENT. 
 |fi2 Psalm40. 2d Part. CM. # 
 
 -■-"'*' Jordan, Mear. 
 
 Tlie incarnation and sacrifice of Christ 
 
 THUS saith the Lord, l Your work is 
 vain, 
 'Give your burnt offerings o'er; 
 ' In dying goats and bullocks slain 
 ' My soul delights no more.' 
 2 Then spake the Saviour, ' Lo, I'm here, 
 ' My God, to do thy will ; 
 
163 
 
 COMMUNION WITH GOD. 
 
 164, 165 
 
 'Whate'er thy sacred books declare, 
 
 'Thy servant shall fulfil. 
 3 'Thy law is ever in my sight, 
 
 'I keep it near my heart; 
 'Mine ears are open with delight 
 
 'To what thy lips impart.' 
 
 4 And see, the blest Redeemer comes ! 
 
 The eternal Son appears ! 
 And at the appointed time assumes 
 The body God prepares. 
 
 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, 
 
 And much his truth he show'd, 
 And preach'd the way of righteousness, 
 Where great assemblies stood. 
 
 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, 
 
 He pitied sinners' cries, 
 And, to fulfil a Saviour's part, 
 Was made a sacrifice. 
 Pause. 
 
 7 No blood of beasts, on altars shed, 
 
 Could wash the conscience clean ; 
 But the rich sacrifice he paid 
 Atones for all our sin. 
 
 8 Then was the great salvation spread, 
 
 And Satan's kingdom shook ; 
 Thus by the woman's promis'd Seed 
 The serpent's head was broke. 
 
 163 
 
 Psalm 40. L. M. 
 
 Bath, Hebron. 
 
 Christ our sacrifice. 
 
 # 
 
 THE wonders, Lord, thy love has 
 wrought, 
 Exceed our praise, surmount our thought : 
 Should I attempt the long detail, 
 My speech would faint, my numbers fail. 
 
 9 No blood of beasts, on altars spilt, 
 Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt ; 
 But thou hast set before our eyes 
 An all-sufficient sacrifice. 
 
 3 Lo ! thine eternal Son appears ; 
 To thy designs he bows his ears ; 
 Assumes a body well prepared, 
 And well performs a work so hard. 
 
 4 ' Behold, I come,' (the Saviour cries, 
 With love and duty in his eyes,) 
 ' I come to bear the heavy load 
 ' Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 
 
 5 ' 'Tis written in thy great decree, 
 ' 'Tis in thy book foretold of me, 
 ' I must fulfil the Saviour's part ; 
 ' And, lo ! thy law is in my heart. 
 
 6 ' I'll magnify thy holy law, 
 ' And rebels to obedience draw, 
 ' When on my cross I'm lifted high, 
 ' Or to my crown above the sky. 
 7 
 
 7 ' The Spirit shall descend, and show 
 ' What thou hast done, and what I do ; 
 ' The wondering world shall learn thy 
 
 grace, 
 ' Thy wisdom and thy righteousness.' 
 
 1 a A Hymn 155. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 XVP ^ S: , Marlow, St. Anns. 
 
 1st Part. 
 
 Christ our passover. 
 
 LO, the destroying angel flies 
 To Pharaoh's stubborn land! 
 The pride and flower of Egypt dies 
 By his vindictive hand. 
 
 2 He pass'd the tents of Jacob o'er, 
 
 Nor pour'd the wrath divine : 
 
 He saw the blood on every door, 
 
 And blest the peaceful sign. 
 
 3 Thus the appointed Lamb must bleed, 
 
 To break the Egyptian yoke : 
 
 Thus Israel is from bondage freed, 
 
 And 'scapes the angel's stroke. 
 
 4 Lord, if my heart were sprinkled too, 
 
 With blood so rich as thine, ' 
 Justice no longer would pursue 
 This guilty soul of mine. 
 
 5 Jesus, our passover, was slain, 
 
 And has at once procured 
 Freedom from Satan's heavy chain, 
 And God's avenging sword. 
 
 1 f>4 Hymn 118. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 -"- Nevvcourt, Antigua. 
 
 2d Part 
 
 The priesthood of Christ. 
 
 "O LOOD has a voice to pierce the skies; 
 -*-* Revenge ! the blood of Abel cries ; 
 
 But the dear stream, when Christ was 
 slain, 
 
 Speaks peace as loud from every vein. 
 
 2 Pardon and peace from God on high ; 
 Behold he lays his vengeance by ; 
 And rebels, that deserve his sword, 
 Become the favourites of the Lord. 
 
 3 To Jesus let our praises rise, 
 Who gave his life a sacrifice : 
 Now he appears before his God, 
 And for our pardon pleads his blood. 
 
 COMMUNION WITH GOD. 
 1 Q 5 Psalm 23. L. M. # 
 
 Nevvcourt, Hague. 
 God our shepherd. 
 
 MY shepherd is the living Lord ; 
 Now shall my wants be well sup- 
 His providence and holy word [ply'd ; 
 Become my safety and my guide; 
 
16G 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 167, lt>8 
 
 2 In pastures where salvation grows 
 He makes me feed, he makes me rest ; 
 There living water gently flows, 
 And all the food's divinely blest. 
 
 3 My wandering feet his ways mistake, 
 But he restores my soul to peace ; 
 And leads me, for his mercy's sake, 
 In the fair paths of righteousness. 
 
 4 Though I walk through the gloomy vale, 
 Where death and all its terrors are, 
 My heart and hope shall never fail, 
 For God my shepherd's with me there. 
 
 5 Amid the darkness and the deeps, 
 Thou art my comfort, thou my stay ; 
 Thy staff supports my feeble steps, 
 Thy rod directs my doubtful way. 
 
 6 The sons of earth and sons of hell 
 Gaze at thy goodness, and repine 
 To see my table spread so well, 
 With living bread and cheerful wine. 
 
 7 [How I rejoice, when on my head 
 Thy Spirit condescends to rest ! 
 'Tis a divine anointing, shed 
 Like oil of gladness at a feast 
 
 8 Surely the mercies of the Lord 
 Attend his household all their days ; 
 There will I dwell to hear his word, 
 To seek his face, and sing his praise.] 
 
 166 
 
 Psalm 23. CM. 
 
 Braintree, Mear. 
 
 # 
 
 MY shepherd will supply my need, 
 Jehovah is his name ; 
 In pastures fresh he makes me feed, 
 Beside the living stream. 
 
 2 He brings my wandering spirit back, 
 
 When I forsake his ways ; 
 And leads me, for his mercy's sake, 
 In paths of truth and grace. 
 
 3 When I walk through the shades,of death, 
 
 Thy presence is my stay ; 
 A word of thy supporting breath 
 Drives all my fears away. 
 
 4 Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, 
 
 Doth still my table spread ; 
 My cup with blessings overflows, 
 
 Thine oil anoints my head. 
 5 The sure provisions of my God 
 
 Attend me all my days ; 
 O may thine house be mine abode, 
 
 And all my work be praise. 
 6 There would 1 find a settled rest, 
 
 (While others go and come) 
 No more a stranger, nor a guest, 
 
 But like a child at home. 
 
 167 Psalm 23. S. M. h 
 
 ■ v ' Suirland, Calmar. 
 
 The same. 
 
 rFlHE Lord my Shepherd is, 
 - 1 I shall be well supply'd : 
 Since he is mine, and 1 am his, 
 What can I want beside ? 
 
 2 He leads me to the place 
 Where heavenly pasture grows, 
 
 Where living waters gently pass, 
 And full salvation flows. 
 
 3 If e'er I go astray, 
 
 He doth my soul reclaim, 
 And guides me in his own right way, 
 For his most holy name. 
 
 4 While he affords his aid, 
 I cannot yield to fear ; 
 
 Though I should walk through death's 
 uark shade, 
 My Shepherd's with me there. 
 
 5 In sight of all my foes 
 Thou dost my table spread ; 
 
 My cup with blessings overflows, 
 And joy exalts my head. 
 
 6 The bounties of thy love 
 Shall crown my following days ; 
 
 Nor from thy house will 1 remove 
 Nor cease to speak thy praise. 
 
 168 
 
 Psalm 73. 2d Part. CM. 
 
 Rochester, Arundel. 
 
 God our portion here and hereafter. 
 
 |^J_OD, my supporter and my hope, 
 ^-* My help forever near, 
 Thine arm of mercy held me up, 
 When sinking in despair. 
 
 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet 
 
 Through this dark wilderness ; 
 Thine hand conduct me near thy seat, 
 To dwell before thy face. 
 
 3 Were I in heaven without my God, 
 
 'Twould be no joy to me ; 
 And while this earth is my abode, 
 I long for none but thee. 
 
 4 What if the springs of life were broke, 
 
 And flesh and heart should faint, 
 God is my soul's eternal rock, 
 The strength of every saint. 
 
 5 Behold, the sinners, that remove 
 
 Far from thy presence, die ; 
 Not all the idol gods they love 
 Can save them when they cry. 
 
 6 But to draw near to thee, my God, 
 
 Shall be my sweet employ ; 
 My tongue shall sound thy works abroad, 
 And tell the world my joy. 
 
161), 170 
 
 COMMUNION WITH GOD. 
 
 171, 172 
 
 lfiQ Hymn 94. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 XV£7 St. Ann's, Abridge. 
 
 God my only happiness. 
 
 llfT (jod, my portion, and my love, 
 -*-'-*- My everlasting all! 
 I've none but thee in heaven above, 
 Or on this earthly ball. 
 
 2 [What empty things are all the skies, 
 
 And this inferior clod ! 
 There's nothing" here deserves my joys ; 
 There's nothing like my God.] 
 
 3 [In vain the bright, the burning sun 
 
 Scatters his feeble light ; 
 'Tis thy sweet beams create my noon ; 
 If thou withdraw, 'tis night. 
 
 4 And while upon my restless bed 
 
 Among the shades I roll, 
 If my Redeemer shows his head, 
 'Tis morning with my soul.] 
 
 5 To thee I owe my wealth, and friends, 
 
 And health, and safe abode : 
 Thanks to thy name for meaner things, 
 But they are not my God. 
 
 6 How vain a toy is glittering wealth, 
 
 If once compared to thee ! 
 Or what's my safety, or my health, 
 Or all my friends, to me ? 
 
 7 Were I possessor of the earth, 
 
 And call'd the stars mine own, 
 Without thy graces, and thyself, 
 1 were a wretch undone. 
 
 8 Let others stretch their arms like seas, 
 
 And grasp in all the shore ; 
 Grant me the visits of thy face, 
 And I desire no more. 
 
 170 Hymn 93. B. 2. S. M. 
 
 x • v Dover, Pelham 
 
 # 
 
 w 
 
 God all, and in all. 
 
 Y God, my life, my love, 
 To thee, to thee I call ; 
 1 cannot live if thou remove, 
 For thou art all in all. 
 
 2 [Thy shining grace can cheer 
 This dungeon where I dwell: 
 
 'Tis paradise when thou art here ; 
 If thou depart, 'tis hell.] 
 
 3 [The smilings of thy face, 
 How amiable they are ! 
 
 'Tis heaven to rest in thine embrace, 
 And no where else but there.] 
 
 4 [To thee, and thee alone, 
 The angels owe their bliss ; 
 
 They sit around thy gracious throne, 
 And dwell where Jesus is.] 
 
 5 [Not all the harps above 
 Can make a heavenly place, 
 
 If God his residence remove, 
 
 Or but conceal his face.] 
 6* Nor earth, nor all the sky 
 
 Can one delight afford ; 
 No, not a drop of real joy, 
 
 Without thy presence, Lord. 
 
 7 Thou art the sea of love, 
 Where all my pleasures roll; 
 
 The circle where my passions move. 
 And centre of my soul. 
 
 8 [To thee my spirits fly, 
 With infinite desire ; 
 
 And yet how far from thee I lie ! 
 Dear Jesus, raise me higher.] 
 
 171 Hymn 15. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 x 8 A Eaton, 97th Psalm. 
 
 The enjoyment of Christ ; or, delight in worship. 
 
 IG^AR from my thoughts, vain world 
 -"- be gone ; 
 
 Let my religious hours alone ; 
 
 Fain would my eyes my Saviour see ; 
 
 I wait a visit, Lord, from thee ! 
 
 2 My heart grows warm with holy fire, 
 And kindles with a pure desire : 
 Come, my dear Jesus, from above, 
 And feed my soul with heavenly love. 
 
 3 [The trees of life immortal stand 
 In blooming rows at thy right hand ; 
 And, in sweet murmurs by their side, 
 Rivers of bliss perpetual glide. 
 
 4 Haste then, but with a smiling face, 
 And spread the table of thy grace ; 
 Bring down a taste of truth divine, 
 And cheer my heart with sacred wine.] 
 
 5 Bless'd Jesus, what delicious fare ! 
 How sweet thy entertainments are ! 
 Never did angels taste above 
 Redeeming grace, and dying love. 
 
 6 Hail ! great Immanuei, all divine ! 
 In thee thy Father's glories shine : 
 Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest One, 
 That eyes have seen, or angels known 
 
 1 70 Hymn 16. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 A ' ^ Portugal, Dunstan, Castle-Street. 
 
 LORD, what a heaven of saving grace 
 Shines through the beauties of thy 
 face, 
 And lights our passions to a flame ; 
 Lord, how we love thy charming name 
 
 2 When I can say, my God is mine, 
 When I can feel thy glories shine, 
 I tread the world beneath my feet, 
 And all that earth calls good or great. 
 
 3 While such a scene of sacred joys 
 Our raptured eyes and soul employs, 
 
173, 174 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 175, 176 
 
 evoke, 
 poke, 
 
 no more) 
 
 Here we could sit, and gaze away 
 A long, an everlasting day. 
 
 4 Well, we shall quickly pass the night, 
 T 5 Jie fair coasts of perfect light ; 
 Then shall our joyful senses rove 
 O'er the dear object of our love. 
 
 5 [There shall we drink full draughts of 
 
 bliss, 
 And pluck new life from heav'nly trees; 
 Yet now and then, dear Lord, bestow 
 A drop of heaven on worms below. 
 
 6 Send comforts down from thy right hand , 
 While we pass through this barren land; 
 And in thy temple let us see 
 
 A glimpse of love, a glimpse of thee.] 
 
 COVENANT OF GRACE. 
 1 70 Psalm 89. 1st Part. L. M. b 
 
 ■■ •* " All Saints, Carthage. 
 
 Tlie covenant made with Christ ; or, the true David. 
 
 FOREVER shall my song record 
 The truth and mercy of the Lord : 
 Mercy and truth forever stand, 
 Like heaven, establish'd by his hand. 
 
 2 Thus to the Son he sware, and said, 
 ' With thee my covenant first is made ; 
 ' In thee shall dying sinners live ; 
 ' Glory and grace are thine to give. 
 
 3 ' Be thou my Prophet, thou my Priest ; 
 ' Thy children shall be ever blest ; 
 ' Thou art my chosen King ; thy throne 
 ' Shall stand eternal, like my own. 
 
 4 ' There's none of all my sons above 
 ' So much my image, or my love : 
 'Celestial powers thy subjects are, 
 ' Then what can earth to thee compare? 
 
 5 ' David, my servant, whom I chose, 
 To guard my flock, to crush my foes, 
 
 ' And raised him to the Jewish throne, 
 ' Was but a shadow of my Son.' 
 
 6 Now let the church rejoice, and sing 
 Jesus, her Saviour and her King ; 
 Angels his heavenly wonders show, 
 And saints declare his works below. 
 
 1 rfA Psalm 89. 5th Part. C. M. b 
 x • ^* ArundeJ, Bethlehem. 
 
 The covenant of grace unchangeable ; or, afflictions 
 icithout rejection. 
 
 1 \TET (saith the Lord) if David's race, 
 
 *- ' The children of my Son, 
 1 Should break my laws, abuse my grace, 
 
 ' And tempt mine anger down ; 
 2 'Their sins I'll visit with the rod, 
 ' And make their folly smart ; 
 ' But I'll not cease to be their God, 
 ' Nor from my truth depart. 
 
 3 ' My covenant I will ne'er revoke, 
 ' But keep my grace in mind ; 
 ' And what eternal love hath spoke, 
 ' Eternal truth shall bind. 
 
 4 ' Once have I sworn, (I need no more) 
 
 'And pledg'd my holiness, 
 'To seal the sacred promise sure 
 ' To David and his race. 
 
 5 ' The sun shall see his offspring rise, 
 
 ' And spread from sea to sea, 
 'Long as he travels round the skies, 
 'To give the nations day. 
 
 6 ' Sure as the moon that rules the night, 
 
 'His kingdom shall endure, 
 ' Till the flx'd laws of shade and light, 
 ' Shall be observed no more.' 
 
 17* Hymn 40. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 x • ** Baldwin, St. Martins. 
 
 Oar comfort in the covenant made with Christ. 
 
 £\UR God, how firm his promise stands, 
 ^-* E'en when he hides his face ! 
 He trusts in our Redeemer's hands 
 His glory and his grace. 
 
 2 Then why, my soul, these sad complaints, 
 
 Since Christ and we are one ? 
 Thy God is faithful to his saints, 
 Is faithful to his Son. 
 
 3 Beneath his smiles my heart has liv'd, 
 
 And part of heaven possess'd;_ 
 I praise his name for grace receiv'd, 
 And trust him for the rest. 
 
 1 7fi Hymn 139. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 x ■ u Bath, Slade. 
 
 Hope in the covenant ; or, God's promise and truth 
 unchangeable. 
 
 HOW oft have sin and Satan strove 
 To rend my soul from thee, my God; 
 But everlasting is thy love, 
 And Jesus seals it with his blood. 
 
 2 The oath and promise of the Lord 
 Join to confirm the wondrous grace ; 
 Eternal power performs the Avord, 
 And fills all heaven with endless praise. 
 
 3 Amidst temptations sharp and long, 
 My soul to this dear refuge flies ; 
 Hope is my anchor, firm and strong, 
 While tempests blow, and billows rise. 
 
 4 The gospel bears my spirit up ; 
 A faithful and unchanging God 
 Lays the foundation for my hope, 
 In oaths, and promises, and blood. 
 
177, 178 
 
 DEPRAVITY AND FALL OF MAN. 
 
 179, 180 
 
 DEPRAVITY AND FALL OF MAN. 
 
 m Hymn 57. B. 1. CM. b 
 Dundee, Wantage, Plymouth. 
 
 Original sin ; or, the first and second Adam. 
 
 BACKWARD with humble shame we 
 On our original; [look 
 
 How is our nature dash'd and broke, 
 In our first father's fall ! 
 
 2 To all that's good, averse and blind, 
 
 But prone to all' that's ill ; 
 What dreadful darkness veils our mind ! 
 How obstinate our will! 
 
 3 Conceived in sin (O wretched state) 
 
 Before we draw our breath, 
 The first young pulse begins to beat 
 Iniquity and death. 
 
 4 How strong in our degenerate blood 
 
 The old corruption reigns, 
 And, mingling with the crooked flood, 
 Wanders through all our veins ! 
 
 5 [Wild and unwholesome as the root 
 
 Will all the branches be ; 
 How can we hope for living fruit 
 From such a deadly tree ? 
 
 6 What mortal power, from things unclean, 
 
 Can pure productions bring? 
 Who can command a vital stream 
 From an infected spring?] 
 
 7 Yet, mighty God, thy wondrous love 
 
 Can make our nature clean, 
 While Christ and grace prevail above 
 The tempter, death, and sin. 
 
 8 The second Adam shall restore 
 
 The ruins *of the first ; 
 Hosanna to that Sovereign Power 
 That new-creates our dust. 
 
 17Q Hymn 124. B. 1. L. M. b 
 
 *• • ° Niiremburg, Medway. 
 
 / The, first and second Adam. 
 
 DEEP in the dust, before thy throne, 
 Our guilt and our disgrace we own : 
 Great God! we own th' unhappy name 
 Whence sprang our nature and our shame. 
 
 2 Adarn, the sinner : at his fall, 
 Death, like a conqueror, seized us all ; 
 A thousand new-born babes are dead, 
 By fatal union to their head. 
 
 3 But while our spirits, fill'd with awe, 
 Behold the terrors of thy law, 
 
 We sing the honours of thy grace, 
 That sent to save our ruin'd race. 
 
 4 We sing thy everlasting Son, 
 Who join'd our nature to his own ; 
 
 7* 
 
 Adam the second, from the dust 
 liaises the ruins of the first. 
 
 5 [By the rebellion of one man, 
 Through all his seed the mischief ran ; 
 And by one man's obedience now, 
 Are all his seed made righteous too.] 
 
 6 Where sin did reign and death abound, 
 There have the sons of Adam found 
 Abounding life ; — there glorious grace 
 
 Reigns through the Lord.our righteousness. 
 
 17Q Psalm 51. 2d Part. L. M. b 
 
 A ' a Dresden, Maiden. 
 
 Original and actual sin confessed. 
 
 ORD, I am vile, conceived in sin, 
 \nd born unholy and unclean ; 
 
 L 
 
 Sprung from the man, whose guilty fall 
 Corrupts his race, and taints us all. 
 
 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, 
 The seeds of sin grow up for death: 
 Thy law demands a perfect heart ; 
 But we're defiled in every part 
 
 3 [Great God, create my heart anew, 
 And form my spirit pure and true ; 
 O make me wise betimes, to see 
 My danger and my remedy.] 
 
 4 Behold, I fall before thy face ; 
 My only refuge is thy grace : 
 
 No outward forms can make me clean; 
 The leprosy lies deep within. 
 
 5 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, 
 Nor hyssop branch,nor sprinkling priest, 
 Nor running hrook, nor flood, nor sea, 
 Can wash the dismal stain away. 
 
 6 Jesus, my God, thy blood alone 
 Hath power sufficient to atone ; 
 
 Thy blood can make me white as snow, 
 No Jewish types could cleanse me so. 
 
 7 While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace 
 Nor flesh nor soul hath rest or ease ; 
 Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voice, 
 And make my broken bones Rejoice. 
 
 Psalm 51. 1st Part. CM. 
 
 Bedford, St. Anns. 
 
 180 
 
 Original and actual sin confessed and pardoned. 
 
 I ORD, I would spread my sore distress 
 -^ And guilt before thine eyes ; 
 Against thy laws, against thy grace, 
 How high my crimes arise ! 
 2 Shouldst thou condemn my soul to hell, 
 And crush my flesh to dust, 
 Heaven would approve thy vengeance 
 And earth must own it just, [well, 
 3 1 from the stockjpf Adam came, 
 Unholy and unclean ; 
 
181, 182 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 183, 184 
 
 All my original is shame, 
 And all my nature sin. 
 
 4 Born in a world of guilt, I drew 
 
 Contagion with my breath ; 
 And, as my days advanc'd, I grew 
 A juster prey for death. 
 
 5 Cleanse me, O Lord, and cheer my soul 
 
 With thy forgiving love; 
 O make my broken spirit whole, 
 And bid my pains remove. 
 
 6 Let not thy Spirit quite depart, 
 
 Nor drive me from thy face ; 
 Create anew my vicious heart, 
 
 And fill it with thy grace. 
 /Then will I make thy mercy known 
 
 Before the sons of men ; 
 Backsliders shall address thy throne, 
 
 And turn to God again. 
 
 1Q1 Hymn 128. B. 2. CM. h 
 
 M ^ ( - ,x Howard, York. 
 
 Corrupt nature from 
 
 BLEST with the joys of innocence, 
 Adam, our father, stood, 
 Till he debas'd his soul to sense, 
 And ate th' unlawful food. 
 
 2 Now we are born a sensual race, 
 
 To sinful joys inclin'd ; 
 Reason has lost its native place, 
 And flesh enslaves the mind. 
 
 3 While flesh, and sense, and passion reigns, 
 
 Sin is the sweetest good ; 
 We fancy music in our chains, 
 And so forget the load. 
 
 4 Great God ! renew our ruin'd frame, 
 
 Our broken powers restore ; 
 Inspire us with a heavenly flame, 
 And flesh shall reign no more ! 
 
 5 Eternal Spirit, write thy law 
 
 Upon our inward parts, 
 And let the second Adam draw 
 His image on our hearts. 
 
 ICQ Psalm 14. 1st Part. CM. b 
 
 J-C7A< Canterbury, Barby. 
 
 By nature all men are sinners. 
 
 FOOLS in their hearts believe and say, 
 ' That all religion's vain ; 
 1 There is no God that reigns on high, 
 ' Or minds th' affairs of men.' 
 
 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane 
 
 Corrupt discourse proceeds ; 
 And in their impious hands are found 
 Abominable deeds. 
 
 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne, 
 
 Looks down on things below, 
 To find the man thafcsought his grace, 
 Or did his justice know. 
 
 4 By nature all are gone astray; 
 Their practice all the same ; 
 There's none that fears his Maker's hand, 
 There's none that loves his name. 
 
 5 Their tongues are used to speak deceit ; 
 
 Their slanders never cease ; 
 How swift to mischief. are their feet! 
 Nor know the paths of peace. 
 
 6 Such deeds of sin (that bitter root) 
 
 In every heart are found ; 
 Nor can they bear diviner fruit 
 Till grace refine the ground. 
 
 1QQ Hymn 160. B. 2. L. M. b 
 
 - a - 0e ' Maiden, Putney. 
 
 Custom in sin. 
 
 LET the wild leopards of tho wood 
 Put off the spots that nature gives 
 Then may the wicked turn to God, 
 And change theirtempers and their lives, 
 
 2 As well might Ethiopian slaves 
 Wash out the darkness of their skin ; 
 The dead as well may leave their graves* 
 As old transgressors cease to sin. 
 
 3 Where vice has held its empire long, 
 'Twill not endure the least control ; 
 None but a power divinely strong 
 Can turn the current of the soul. 
 
 4 Great God ! I own thy power divine, 
 That works to change this heart of mine 
 1 would be form'd anew, and bless 
 The wonders of creating grace. 
 
 184 
 
 Hymn 24. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Gloucester, 97th Psalm. 
 The evil of sin visible in the fall of angels and men 
 
 WHEN the great Builder arch'd the 
 skies, 
 And form'd all nature with a word ; 
 The joyful cherubs timed his praise, 
 And every bending throne adored. 
 
 2 High in the midst of all the throng, 
 Satan, a tall arch-angel, sat ! 
 Among the morning stars he sung 
 Till sin destroyed his heavenly state 
 
 3 ['Twas sin that hurl'd him from his throne 
 Grov'iing in fire, the rebel lies ; 
 How art thou sunk in darkness down, 
 Son of the morning, from the skies !] 
 
 4 And thus our two first parents stood, 
 Till sin defiled the happy place : 
 They lost their garden and their God, 
 And ruin'd all their unborn race. 
 
 5 [So sprung the plague from Adam's bower 
 And spread destruction all abroad ; 
 Sin, the cursed name, that in one hour 
 Spoil'd six days' labour of a God.] 
 
185, 186 
 
 DEPRAVITY AND FALL OF MAN. 
 
 187, 188, 18^ 
 
 6 Tremble, my soul, and mourn for grief, 
 That such a foe should seize thy breast ; 
 Fly to thy Lord for quick relief; 
 
 O ! may he slay this treacherous guest. 
 
 7 Then to thy throne, victorious King, 
 Then to thy throne our shouts shall rise ; 
 Thine everlasting arm we sing, 
 
 For sin, the monster, bleeds and dies. 
 
 1QX Hymn 150.- B. 2. CM. b 
 
 JLOt ^ Wantage, Chelsea. 
 
 The deceitfulness of sin. 
 
 QIN has a thousand treacherous arts 
 ^ To practise on the mind ; 
 With flattering looks she tempts our 
 But leaves a sting behind, [hearts, 
 
 2 With names of virtue she deceives 
 
 The aged and the young, 
 And, while the heedless wretch believes, 
 She makes his fetters strong. 
 
 3 She pleads for all the joys she brings, 
 
 And gives a fair pretence ; 
 But cheats the soul of heavenly things, 
 And chains it down to sense.. 
 
 4 So on a tree divinely fair 
 
 Grew the forbidden food ; 
 Our mother took the poison there, 
 And tainted all her blood. 
 
 "J Qfi Hymn 153. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 AWV Bangor, Henry. 
 
 The distemper, fully, and madness of sin. 
 
 QIN, like a venomous disease, 
 ^ Infects our vital blood ; 
 The only balm is sovereign grace, 
 And the physician, God. 
 
 2 Our beauty and our strength are fled, 
 
 And Ave draw near to death, 
 But Christ the Lord recalls the dead 
 With his Almighty breath. 
 
 3 Madness, by nature, reigns within, 
 
 The passions burn and rage, 
 Till God's own Son, with skill divine, 
 The inward fire assuage. 
 
 4 [We lick the dust, we grasp the wind, 
 
 And solid good despise : 
 Such is the folly of the mind, 
 Till Jesus makes us wise.] 
 
 5 [We give our souls the wounds they feel, 
 
 We drink the poisonous gall, 
 
 And rush with fury down to hell; 
 
 But Heaven prevents the fall.] 
 
 6 [The man possess'd among the tombs 
 
 Cuts his own flesh and cries : 
 He foams and raves, till Jesus comes, 
 And the foul spirit flies,] 
 
 1 Off Hymn 156. B. 2. C. M. b or # 
 
 J-*- 71 Abridge, Swan wick. 
 
 Presumption and despair; or, Satan's various 
 temptations. 
 
 I HATE the tempter and his charms ; 
 I hate his flattering breath ; 
 j The serpent takes a thousand forms 
 To cheat our souls to death. 
 
 2 He feeds our hopes with airy dreams, 
 
 Or kills with slavish fear ; 
 And holds us still in wide extremes, 
 Presumption, or despair. 
 
 3 Now he persuades, ' how easy 'tis 
 
 ' To walk the road to heaven ;' 
 Anon he swells our sins, and cries, 
 'They cannot be forgiven.' 
 
 4 [He bids young sinners, 'yet forbear 
 
 ' To think of God, or death ^ 
 ' For prayer and devotion are 
 'But melancholy breath.' 
 5 He tells the aged, 'they must die, 
 
 ' And 'tis too late to pray ; 
 'In vain for mercy now they cry, 
 'For they have lost their day.'] 
 
 6 Thus he supports his cruel throne 
 
 By mischief and deceit, 
 And drags the sons of Adam down 
 To darkness and the pit. 
 
 7 Almighty God, cut short his power ; 
 
 Let him in darkness dwell; 
 And, that he vex the earth no more, 
 Confine him down to hell. 
 
 1 QQ Hymn 157. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 J- 00 Carolina, Windsor. 
 
 The same. 
 
 NOW Satan comes with dreadful roar, 
 And threatens to destroy ; 
 He worries whom he can't devour, 
 With a malicious joy. 
 
 2 Ye sons of God, oppose his rage, 
 
 Resist, and he'll be gone ; 
 Thus did our dearest Lord engage 
 i\nd vanquish him alone. 
 
 3 Now he appears almost divine, 
 
 Like innocence and love ; 
 But the old serpent lurks within, 
 When he assumes the dove. 
 
 4 Fly from the false deceiver's tongue, 
 
 Ye sons of Adam, fly ; 
 Our parents found the snare too strong, 
 Nor should the children try. 
 
 1 QQ Hymn 158. B. 2. L. M. b 
 
 ±<J*J Windham, Armley. 
 
 Few saved ; or, the almost Christian, the Hypocrite, 
 and Aposttte. 
 
 BROAD is the road that leads to death, 
 And thousands walk together there ; 
 
190, 191 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 192, .193 
 
 art 
 
 Lnt wisdom shows a narrower path, 
 With here and there a traveller. 
 2 ' Deny thyself, and take thy cross,' 
 Is the Redeemer's great command ; 
 Nature mast count her gold but dross, 
 If she would gain this heavenly land. 
 
 3 The fearful soul, that tires and faints, 
 And walks the ways of God no more, 
 Is but esteem'd almost a saint, 
 
 And makes his own destruction sure. 
 
 4 Lord, let not all my hopes be vain ; 
 Create my heart entirely new ; 
 Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, 
 Which false apostates never knew. 
 
 1 QA Psalm 8. 2d Part. L. M. b or # 
 ±t/U Quercy, Leeds, Wells. 
 
 Adam and Christ, lords of the oM and new creation. 
 
 W OruD, what was man when made at 
 *-4 Adam, the offspring of the dust! [first! 
 That thou shouldst set him and his race 
 But just below an angel's place ? — 
 
 2 That thou shouldst raise his nature so, 
 And make him lord of all below ; 
 Make every beast and bird submit, 
 And lay the fishes at his feet ? 
 
 3 But O ! what brighter glories wait 
 To crown the second Adam's state ! 
 What honours shall thy Son adorn, 
 Who condescended to be born ! 
 
 4 See him below his angels made ! 
 See him in dust among - the dead, 
 To save a ruin'd world from sin; 
 But he shall reign with power divine ! 
 
 5 The world to come, redeem'd from all 
 The miseries that attend the fall, 
 New made, and glorious, shall submit 
 At our exalted Saviour's feet. 
 
 ELECTION. 
 
 1 Q-1 Hymn 54. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 - 1 * 7 - 1 - Castle-Street, Sbosl. 
 
 Electing grace ; or, saints beloved hi Christ. 
 
 JESUS, we bless thy Father's name ; 
 Thy God and our's are both the same ; 
 What heavenly blessings from his throne 
 Flow down to sinners through his Son ! 
 2 ' Christ be my first elect,' he said ; 
 Then chose our souls in Christ our head, 
 Before he gave the mountains birth, 
 Or laid foundations for the earth. 
 
 3 Thus did eternal love begin 
 
 To raise us up from death and sin ; 
 Our characters were then decreed, 
 ' Blameless in love, a holy seed.' 
 
 4 Predestinated to be sons, 
 
 Born by degrees, but chose at once : 
 
 A new, regenerated race, 
 To praise the glory of his grace. 
 5 With Christ, our Lord, we share our part 
 In the affections of his heart ; 
 Nor shall our souls be thence remov'd, 
 Till he forgets his First Belov'd. 
 
 192 
 
 Hymn 117. B. 1. L. M. b 
 
 Putney, Armly. 
 
 Election sovereign and free. 
 
 ["D EHOLD the potter and the clay ! 
 ■*-* He forms his vessels as he please : 
 Such is our God, and such are we, 
 The subjects of his just decrees. 
 
 2 Doth not the workman's power extend 
 O'er all the mass, which part to choose} 
 And mould it for a nobler end, 
 
 And which to leave for viler use ?] 
 
 3 May not the sovereign Lord on high 
 Dispense his favours as he will ; 
 Choose some to life, while others die, 
 And yet be just and gracious still ? 
 
 4 [What if, to make his terror known, 
 lie lets his patience long endure, 
 Suffering vile rebels to go on, 
 
 And seal their own destruction sure ? 
 
 5 What if he means to show his grace, 
 And his electing love employs 
 
 To mark out some of mortal race, 
 And form them fit for heavenly joys ?.. 
 
 6 Shall man reply against the Lord, 
 And call his Maker's ways unjust, 
 The thunder of whose dreadful word 
 Can crush a thousand worlds to dust ? 
 
 7 But, O my soul, if truth so bright 
 Should dazzle and confound thy sight. 
 Yet still his written will obey, 
 
 And wait the great decisive day. 
 
 8 Then shall he make his justice known 
 And the whole world, before his throne, 
 With joy, or terror, shall confess 
 
 The glory of his righteousness. 
 
 193 
 
 B' 
 
 Hymn 96. B.J. CM. .# 
 
 St. Ann's, Christinas. 
 Election excludes boasting. 
 
 UT few among the carnal wise, 
 But few of noble race, 
 Obtain the favour of thine eyes, 
 Almighty King of grace ! 
 
 2 He takes the men of meanest name 
 
 For sons and heirs of God ; 
 And thus he pours abundant shame 
 On honourable blood. 
 
 3 He calls the fool, and makes him know 
 
 The mysteries of his grace, 
 
194, 195 
 
 ELECTION, JUSTIFICATION. 
 
 196, 197, 198 
 
 To bring aspiring- wisdom low, 
 
 And all its pride abase. 
 4 Nature has all its glories lost, 
 
 When brought before his throne ; 
 No flesh shall in his presence boast, 
 
 But in the Lord alone. 
 
 194 
 
 Hymn 11. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 Antigua, Wells. 
 The humble enlightened, and carnal reason humbled ; 
 or, the sovereignty of grace. 
 
 THERE was an hour when Christ 
 rejoic'd, 
 And spoke his joy in words of praise ; 
 1 Father, I thank thee, mighty God, 
 ' Lord of the earth, and heavens, and seas ! 
 2 ' I thank thy sovereign power and love, 
 4 That crowns my doctrine with success ; 
 ' And makes the babes in knowledge learn 
 4 The heights, and breadths, and lengths 
 of grace. 
 
 3 ' But all this glory lies conceal'd 
 
 ' From men of prudence and of wit ; 
 The prince of darkness blinds their eyes, 
 And their own pride resists the light. 
 
 4 Father, 'tis thus, because thy will 
 Chose and ordain'd it should be so ; 
 Tis thy delight t' abase the proud, 
 And lay the haughty scorner low. 
 
 5 There's none can know the Father right, 
 1 But those who learn it from the Son ; 
 1 Nor can the Son be well received, 
 
 ' But where the Father makes him known. 
 6 ' Then let our souls adore our God, 
 ' That deals his graces as he please ; 
 ' Nor gives to mortals an account 
 ' Or of his actions, or decrees.' 
 
 1Q* Hymn 12. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 X %JtJ Wareham, St. Ann's. 
 
 Free grace in revealing Christ. 
 
 TESUS, the man of constant grief, 
 •J A mourner all his days ; 
 His spirit once rejoic'd aloud, 
 And turn'd his joy to praise : 
 2 ' Father, I thank thy wondrous love, 
 ' That hath reveal'd thy Son 
 ' To men unlearned ; and to babes 
 ' Hath made thy gospel known. 
 3 ' The mysteries of redeeming grace 
 ' Are hidden from the wise : 
 ' While pride and carnal reasonings join 
 
 ' To swell and blind their eyes.^ 
 I Thus doth the Lord of heaven and earth 
 
 His great decrees fulfil, 
 And orders all his works of grace 
 By his own sovereign will. 
 
 1 Qfi Hymn 96. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 J -«-' v ' London, Canterbury. 
 
 Distinguishing love ; or, angels punished, and men 
 saved. 
 
 DOWN headlong from their native 
 The rebel angels fell, [skies 
 
 And thunderbolts of flaming wrath 
 Pursued them deep to hell. 
 
 2 Down from the top of earthly bliss 
 
 Rebellious man was hurl'd ; 
 And Jesus stoop'd beneath the grave 
 To reach a sinking world. 
 
 3 O, love of infinite degree, 
 
 Unmeasurable grace! 
 Must Heaven's eternal darling die 
 To save a traitorous race ? 
 
 4 Must angels sink forever down, 
 
 And burn in quenchless fire, 
 While God forsakes his shining throne 
 To raise us wretches higher ? 
 
 5 for this love, let earth and skies 
 
 With hallelujahs ring, 
 And the full choir of human tongues 
 All hallelujahs sing. 
 
 1 Q7 Hymn 97. B. 2. L. M. # 
 ±tJ * Danvers, Bath. 
 
 77*6 same. 
 
 FROM heaven the sinning angels fell, 
 And wrath and darkness chain'd them 
 down ; 
 But man, vile man, forsook his bliss, 
 And mercy lifts him to a crown. 
 
 2 Amazing work of sovereign grace 
 That could distinguish rebels so ! 
 Our guilty treasons call'd aloud 
 For everlasting fetters too. 
 
 3 To thee, to thee, almighty love, 
 Our souls, ourselves, our all we pay : 
 Millions of tongues shall sound thy praise 
 On the bright hills of heavenly day. 
 
 JUSTIFICATION. 
 
 1 QQ Hymn 94. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 J - £7 ° Abridge, Bedford. 
 
 Justification by faith, not by works ; or, the law con- 
 demns, grace justifies. 
 
 VAIN are the hopes the sons of men 
 On their own works have built ; 
 Their hearts by nature all unclean, 
 And all their actions guilt. 
 
 2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths, 
 
 Without a murmuring word, 
 And the whole race of Adam stand 
 Guilty before the Lord. 
 
 3 In vain we ask God's righteous law 
 
 To justify us now. 
 
199, 200 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 201, 202 
 
 Since to convince and to condemn 
 
 Is all the law can do. 
 4 Jesus, how glorious is thy grace ! 
 
 When in thy name we trust 
 Our faith receives a righteousness, 
 
 That makes the sinner just. 
 
 1 QQ Hymn 154. B. 2. L. M. b 
 
 - ttjf * 7 German Hymn, Wells. 
 
 Self-righteousness insufficient. 
 
 WHERE are the mourners,' saith the 
 Lord, 
 ' That wait and tremble at my word, 
 1 That walk in darkness all the day ? 
 1 Come, make my name your trust and stay. 
 
 2' [No works, nor duties of your own 
 ' Can for the smallest sin atone ; 
 ' The robes that nature may provide, 
 ' Will not your least pollutions hide. 
 
 3 ' The softest couch that nature knows 
 ' Can give the conscience no repose : 
 ' Look to my righteousness, and live, 
 ' Comfort and peace are mine to give.] 
 
 4' Ye sons of pride, that kindle coals, 
 ' With your own hands, to warm your souls, 
 ' Walk in the light of your own fire, 
 ' Enjoy the sparks that ye desire : 
 
 5 ' This is your portion at my hands ; 
 ' Hell waits you with her iron bands ; 
 1 Ye shall lie down in sorrow there, 
 In death, and darkness, and despair.' 
 
 900 Psalm 71. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 ^^XJ Irish, Rochester. 
 
 Christ our strength and righteousness. 
 
 MY Saviour, my Almighty Friend ! 
 When I begin thy praise, 
 Where will the growing numbers end, 
 
 The numbers of thy grace ? 
 2 Thou art my everlasting trust ; 
 
 Thy goodness I adore ; 
 And since I knew thy graces first, 
 I speak thy glories more. 
 :3My feet shall travel all the length 
 Of the celestial road, 
 And march with courage in thy strength, 
 To see my Father God. 
 
 4 When I am fill'd with sore distress 
 
 For some surprising sin, 
 I'll plead thy perfect righteousness, 
 And mention none but thine. 
 
 5 How will my lips rejoice to tell 
 
 The victories of my King ! 
 My soul, redeem'd from sin and hell, 
 Shall thy salvation sing. 
 
 6 [My tongue shall all the day proclaim 
 
 My Saviour and my God ; 
 His death has brought my foes to shame, 
 And sav'd me by his blood. 
 
 7 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers ; 
 
 With this delightful song 
 I'll entertain the darkest hours, 
 Nor think the season long.] 
 
 201 Hon* 109. B. 1. L. M. b 
 
 A ' v/X Batn, China, Dedham. 
 
 The value of Christ and his righteousness. 
 
 IV O more, my God, I boast no more 
 ■*- * Of all the duties I have done ; 
 I quit the hopes I held before, 
 To trust the merits of thy Son. 
 
 2 Now, for the love I hear his name, 
 What was my gain I count my loss ; 
 My former pride I call my shame, 
 And nail my glory to his cross. 
 
 3 Yes, and 1 must and will esteem 
 All things but loss for Jesus' sake : 
 O may my soul be found in him, 
 And of his righteousness partake. 
 
 4 The best obedience of my hands 
 Dares not appear before thy throne ; 
 But faith can answer ihy demands, 
 By pleading what my Lord has done. 
 
 202 Hymn 20 - b - L C. M. # 
 
 "^ ** Exeter, Irish, York. 
 
 Spiritual appW: el ; namely, the robe of righteousness, 
 and garments of salvation. 
 
 \ WAKE, my heart, arise, my tongue, 
 -£*- Prepare a tuneful voice ; 
 In God, the life of all my joys, 
 Aloud will I rejoice. 
 
 2 'Tis he adorn'd my naked soul, 
 
 And made salvation mine ; 
 Upon a poor polluted worm 
 He makes his graces shine. 
 
 3 And, lest the shadow of a spot 
 
 Should on my soul be found, 
 He took the robe the Saviour wrought, 
 And cast it all around. 
 
 4 How far the heavenly robe exceeds 
 
 What earthly princes wear! 
 These ornaments,how bright they shine! 
 How white the gannents are ! 
 
 5 The Spirit wrought my faith and love 
 
 And hope, and every grace ; 
 But Jesus spent his life to work 
 The robe of righteousness. 
 
 6 Strangely, my soul, art thou array'd 
 
 By the great sacred Three ! 
 In sweetest harmony of praise 
 Let all thy powers agree. 
 
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 205, 206, 207 
 
 203 
 
 PARDON. 
 
 Psalm 130. C. M. 
 Carolina, Wantage. 
 
 Pardoning grace. 
 
 OUT of the depths of long- distress, 
 The borders of despair, 
 I sent my cries to seek thy grace, 
 My groans to move thine ear. 
 
 2 Great God, should thy severer eye, 
 
 And thine impartial hand, 
 Mark and revenge -iniquity, 
 No mortal flesh could stand. 
 
 3 But there are pardons with my God 
 
 For crimes of high degree ; 
 Thy Son has bought them with his blood, 
 To draw us near to thee. 
 
 4 [I wait for thy salvation, Lord, 
 
 With strong desires I wait; 
 My soul, invited by thy word, 
 Stands watching at thy gate.] 
 
 5 [Just as the guards that keep the night, 
 
 Long for tiie morning sides, 
 Watch the first beams of breaking light, 
 And meet them with their eyes ; — 
 
 6 So waits my soul to see thy grace, 
 
 And, more intent than they, 
 Meets the first op'nings of thy face, 
 And finds a brighter day.] 
 
 7 Then in the Lord let Israel trust, 
 
 Let Israel seek his face : 
 The Lord is good as well as just, 
 And plenteous in his grace. 
 
 8 There's full redemption at his throne 
 
 For sinners long enslaved ; 
 The great Redeemer is his Son ; 
 And Israel shall be saved. 
 
 QQA Psalm 130. L. M. # 
 
 ^xy-x Danvers, Eaton. 
 
 Pardoning grace. 
 
 FROM deep distress and troubled 
 thoughts 
 To thee, my God, I ruis'd my cries ; 
 If thou severely mark our faults, 
 No flesh can stand before thine eyes. 
 
 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. 
 
 3 As the benighted pilgrims wait, 
 And long and wish for breaking day, 
 So waits my soul before thy gate ; 
 
 I When will my God his face display ? 
 
 4 My trust is fix'd upon thy word. 
 Nor shall I trust thy word in vain ; 
 Let mourning souls address the Lord, 
 And find relief from all their pain. 
 
 5 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. 
 
 Q()p% Psalm 32. S. M. b 
 
 "VtJ Aylesbury, Sutton. 
 
 Forgiveness of sin upon confession. 
 
 f\ BLESSED souls are they, 
 ^-^ Whose sins are cover'd o'er! 
 Divinely blest, to whom the Lord 
 Imputes their guilt no more. 
 
 2 They mourn their follies past, 
 And keep their hearts with care ; 
 
 Their lips and lives, without deceit 
 Shall prove their faith sincere. 
 
 3 While I conceal'd my guilt, 
 I felt the festering wound, 
 
 Till I confess'd my 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. 
 
 206 
 
 Psalm 32. C. M. # 
 
 Brattle-Street, Barby. 
 Free pardon, and sincere obedience ; or, confession 
 and forgiveness. 
 
 HAPPY the man to whom his God 
 No more imputes his sin ; 
 But, wash'd in the Redeemer's blood, 
 Hath made his garments clean. 
 
 2 Happy, beyond expression, he 
 
 Whose debts are thus discharg'd, 
 And from the guilty bondage free, 
 He feels his soul enlarg'd! 
 
 3 His spirit hates deceit and lies, 
 
 His words are all sincere ; 
 He guards his heart, he guards his eyes, 
 To keep his conscience clear. 
 
 4 While I my inward guilt suppress'd, 
 
 No quiet could I find : 
 Thy wrath lay burning in my breast, 
 And rack'd my tortured mind. 
 
 5 Then I confess'd my troubled thoughts, 
 
 My secret sins reveal'd ; 
 Thy pardoning grace forgave my faults, 
 Thy grace my pardon seal'd. 
 
 6 This shall invite thy saints to pray ; 
 
 When like a raging flood 
 Temptations rise, our strength and stay 
 Is a forgiving God. 
 
 207 Psalm 32. 2d Part. L. M. b 
 
 ^^ ' Nevvcourt, Putney. 
 
 Ji guilty conscience eased by confession and pardon 
 
 WHILE I keep silence, and conceal 
 My heavy guilt within my heart, 
 
SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 210, 231 
 
 What torments doth my conscience feel ! 
 What agonies of inward smart ! 
 
 2 I spread my sins before the Lord, 
 And all my secret faults confess ; 
 Thy gospel speaks a pardoning word, 
 Thy Holy Spirit seals the grace. 
 
 3 For this shall every humble soul 
 Make swift addresses to thy seat ; 
 When floods of huge temptations roll, 
 There shall they find a blest retreat. 
 
 4 How safe beneath thy wings I lie, 
 When days grow dark, and storms ap- 
 pear! 
 
 And when I walk, thy watchful eye 
 Shall guide me safe from every snare. 
 
 ^"C-7 .Ninety-seventh Psalm, Antigua. 
 Repentance and free pardon; or, justification and 
 sanctification. 
 
 BLEST is the man, forever blest, 
 Whose guilt is pardon'd by his God, 
 Whose sins with sorrow are confess'd, 
 And cover'd with his Saviour's blood. 
 
 2 Blest is the man to whom the Lord 
 Imputes not his inquities : 
 
 He pleads no merit of reward, 
 And not on works but grace relies. 
 
 3 From guile his heart and lips are free ; 
 His humble joy, his holy fear 
 
 With deep repentance well agree, 
 And join to prove his faith sincere. 
 
 4 How glorious is that righteousness 
 That hides and cancels all his sins ! 
 While a bright evidence of grace 
 Through his whole life appears and shines. 
 
 209 
 
 Hymn 85. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 St. Martins, Mear. 
 Sufficiency of pardon. 
 
 WHY does your face, ye humble souls, 
 Those mournful colours wear? 
 What doubts are these that waste your 
 faith. 
 And nourish your despair? 
 
 2 What tho' your num'rous sins exceed 
 
 The stars that fill the skies, 
 
 And, aiming at th' eternal throne, 
 
 Like pointed mountains rise ? 
 
 3 What tho' your mighty guilt beyond 
 
 The wide creation swell, 
 And has its curs'd foundations laid 
 Low as the deeps of hell ? 
 
 4 See here an endless ocean flows 
 
 Of never-failing grace ; 
 Behold a dying Saviour's veins 
 The sacred flood increase. 
 
 5 It rises high and drowns the hills, 
 
 Has neither shore nor bound ; 
 Now if we search to find our sins, 
 Our sins can ne'er be found. 
 
 6 Awake, our hearts, adore the grace, 
 
 That buries all our faults, 
 And pard'ning blood, that swells above 
 Our follies and our thoughts. 
 
 PERSEVERANCE. 
 21 Psalm 125. CM. # 
 
 '"' Peterborough, Cambridge. 
 
 The saint's trial and safety. 
 
 TTNSHAKEN as the sacred hill 
 V And fix'd as mountains be, 
 Firm as a rock, the soul shall rest, 
 That leans, O Lord, on thee. 
 
 2 Not Avails, nor hills could guard so well 
 
 Old Salem's happy ground, 
 
 As those eternal arms of love, 
 
 That every saint surround. 
 
 3 While tyrants are a smarting scourge 
 
 To drive them near to God, 
 Divine compassion still allays 
 The fury of the rod. 
 
 4 Deal gently, Lord, with souls sincere, 
 
 And lead them safely on 
 To the bright gates of paradise, 
 Where Christ their Lord is gone. 
 
 5 But if we trace those crooked ways 
 
 Which the old serpent drew, 
 The wrath that drove him first to hell 
 Shall smite his followers too. 
 
 21 1 Psalm 125. S. M. # 
 
 /4/JLX Sutton. St. Thomas. 
 
 The saint's trial and safety ,• or, moderated afflictions 
 
 FIRM and unmov'd are they 
 That rest their souls on God; 
 Fix'd 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 What though the Father's rod 
 Drop a chastising stroke, 
 
 Yet, lest it wound their souls too deep, 
 Its fury shall be broke. 
 
 4 Deal gently, Lord, with those, 
 -Whose faith and pious fear, 
 
 Whose hope and love, and every grace 
 Proclaim their hearts sincere. 
 
 5 Nor shall the tyrant's rage 
 Too long oppress the saint ; 
 
 The God of Israel will support 
 His children, lest they faint 
 
212, 213 
 
 REDEMPTION. 
 
 214, 215, 216 
 
 6 But if our slavish fear 
 
 Will choose the road to hell, 
 We must receive our portion there, 
 Where bolder sinners dwell. 
 
 212 
 
 # 
 
 Psalm 138. L. M. 
 
 Slade, Wells. 
 Restoring and preserving grace. 
 
 [ V\^ITH all my powers of heart and 
 ^ » tongue 
 
 I'll praise my Maker in my song ; 
 Angels shall hear the notes I raise, 
 Approve the song and jom the praise. 
 
 2 Angels that make thy cnurch their care 
 Shall witness my devotion there, 
 While holy zeal directs mine eyes 
 To thy fair tempie in the skies.] 
 
 . > I'll sing thy truth and mercy, Lord, 
 I'll sing the wonders of thy word : 
 Not all thy works and names below 
 So much thy power and glory show. 
 
 4 To God I cry'd, when troubles rose ; 
 He heard me, and subdu'd my foes ; 
 He did my rising fears control, 
 
 And strength diffus'd thro' all my soul. 
 
 5 The God of heaven maintains his state, 
 Frowns on the proud, and scorns the great ; 
 But from his throne descends to see 
 The sons of humble poverty. 
 
 6 Amidst a thousand snares I stand, 
 Upheld and guarded by thy hand ; 
 Thy words my fainting; soul revive, 
 And keep my dying faith alive. 
 
 7 Grace will complete what grace begins, 
 To save from sorrows or from sms ; 
 The work that wisdom undertakes, 
 Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes. 
 
 oiq Psalm 97. 3d Part. L. M. # 
 
 &*■** Castle-Street, Sabaoth. 
 
 Grace and glory. 
 
 FTHH' Almighty reigns, exalted high, 
 -*- O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky ; 
 Though clouds and darkness veil his feet, 
 His dwelling is the mercy seat. 
 
 2 O ye that love his holy name, 
 Hate every work of sin and shame : 
 He guards the souls of all his friends, 
 And from the snares of hell defends. 
 
 3 Immortal light, and joys unknown, 
 Are for the saints in darkness sown ; 
 Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise, 
 And the bright harvest bless our eyes. 
 
 4 Rejoice, ye righteous, and record 
 The sacred honours of the Lord ; 
 None but the soul that feels his grace 
 Can triumph in his holiness. 
 
 8 
 
 214 Hymn 51. B. 1. S. M. # 
 
 A/X ^ r Silver-Street, Dover, Usbon. 
 Persevering grace 
 
 npO God, the only wise, 
 -*■ Our Saviour and our King, 
 Let all the saints below the 6kies 
 Their humble praises bring. 
 
 2 'Tis his almighty love, m 
 His counsel and his care, 
 
 Preserves us safe from sin and death, 
 And every hurtful snare. 
 
 3 He will present our souls 
 Unblemish'd and complete, 
 
 Before the glory of his face, 
 With joys divinely great. 
 
 4 Then all the chosen seed 
 Shall meet around the throne, 
 
 Shall bless the conduct of his grace, 
 And make his wonders known. 
 
 5 To our Redeemer, God, 
 Wisdom and power belongs, 
 
 Immortal crowns of majesty, 
 And everlasting songs. 
 
 REDEMPTION. 
 i>l X Hymn 78. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 ^A" Dundee, Bedford. 
 
 Redemption by Christ. 
 
 WHEN the first parents of our race 
 Rebell'd, and lost their God, 
 And the infection of their sin 
 Had tainted all our blood; — 
 
 2 Infinite pity touch'd the heart 
 
 Of the eternal Son ; 
 Descending from the heavenly court, 
 He left his Father's throne. 
 
 3 Aside the Prince of glory threw 
 
 His most divine array, 
 And wrapp'd his Godhead in a veil 
 Of our inferior clay. 
 
 4 His living power and dying love 
 
 Redeem'd unhappy men, 
 And rais'd the ruins of our race 
 To life and God again. 
 
 5 To thee, dear Lord, our flesh and so»l 
 
 We joyfully resign ; 
 Bless'd Jesus, take us for thy own, 
 For we are doubly thine. 
 
 6 Thine honour shall forever be 
 
 The business of our days ; 
 Forever shall our thankful tongues 
 Speak thy deserved praise. 
 
 21 a Hymn 29. B. 2. C. M. s 
 
 /fc,xvr Arlington, Archdale. 
 
 Redemption by price and power. 
 
 TESUS, with all" thy saints above, 
 •* My tongue would bear her part, 
 
217, 218 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 219, 220, 221 
 
 Would sound aloud thy saving love, 
 And sing thy bleeding heart. 
 
 2 Bless'd be the Lamb, my dearest Lord, 
 
 Who bought me with his blood, 
 And quench'd his Father's flaming sword 
 In his own vital flood. 
 
 3 The Lamb, that freed my captive soul 
 
 #Prom Satan's heavy chains, 
 And sent the lion down to howl 
 Where hell and horror reigns. 
 
 4 All glory to the dying Lamb, 
 
 And never-ceasing praise, 
 While angels live to know his name, 
 Or saints to feel his grace. 
 
 01 7 Hymn 82. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 ^ ± • Bethlehem, York. 
 
 Redemption and protection from spiritual enemies. 
 
 ARISE, my soul, my joyful powers, 
 And triumph in my God ; 
 Awake, my voice, and loud proclaim 
 His glorious grace abroad. 
 
 2 He raised me from the deeps of sin, 
 
 The gates of gaping hell, 
 And fix d my standing more secure 
 Than 'twas before I fell. 
 
 3 The arms of everlasting love 
 
 Beneath my soul he placed, 
 And on the Rock of Ages set 
 My slippery footsteps fast. 
 
 4 The city of my blest abode 
 
 Is wall'd around with grace ; 
 Salvation for a bulwark stands 
 To shield the sacred place. 
 
 5 Satan may vent his sharpest spite, 
 
 And all his legions roar; 
 Almighty mercy guards my life, 
 And bounds his raging power. 
 
 6 Arise, my soul ; awake, my voice, 
 
 And tunes of pleasure sing ; 
 Loud hallelujahs shall address 
 My Saviour and my King. 
 
 Ol Q Hymn 35. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 &1-U Swanwick, Rochester. 
 
 Praise to God for creation and redemption. 
 
 LET them neglect thy glory, Lord, 
 Who never knew thy grace ; 
 But our loud song shall still record 
 The wonders of thy praise. 
 •2 We raise our shouts, O God, to thee, 
 And send them to thy throne ; 
 All glory to th' united Three, 
 The undivided One. 
 3Twas He (and we'll adore his name) 
 Who form'd us by a word ; 
 Twas He restored our ruin'd frame ; 
 Salvation to the Lord. 
 
 4Hosanna! let the earth and skies 
 Repeat the joyful sound, 
 Rocks, hills, and vales, reflect the voice 
 In one eternal round. 
 
 REGENERATION. 
 Ql Q Hymn 95. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 ^J-* 7 Bangor, Dundee. 
 
 Regeneration. 
 
 TV"OT all the outward forms on earth, 
 ■J-^ Nor rites that God has given, 
 Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth 
 Can raise a soul to heaven. 
 
 2 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, 
 
 Breathes on the sons of flesh, 
 New models all the carnal mind, 
 And forms the man afresh. 
 
 4 Our quicken'd souls awake, and rise 
 
 From the long sleep of death ; 
 On heavenly things we fix our eyes, 
 And praise employs our breath.' 
 
 990 Hymn 99. B. 1. CM. h 
 
 AAX3 York, Dedham. 
 
 Stones made children of Abraham ; or, grace not 
 conveyed by religious parents. 
 
 VAIN are the hopes that rebels place 
 Upon their birth and blood, 
 Descended from a pious race, 
 (Their fathers now with God.) 
 j 2 He from the caves of earth and hell 
 
 Can take the hardest stones, 
 j And fill the house of Abrah'm well 
 
 With new created sons. 
 3 Such wondrous power doth he possess, 
 Who form'd our mortal frame, 
 Who call'd the world from emptiness ; 
 The world obey'd and came. 
 
 ! 22] Hymn 13 °- b - 2 - c - M - # 
 
 j / **"* / - l »- Conway, Irish. 
 
 The new creation. 
 
 \ A TTEND, while God's exalted Son 
 \ •^* L Doth his own glories shew; 
 i 'Behold, I sit upon my throne, 
 'Creating all things new. 
 
 2 ' Nature and sin are pass'd away, 
 i 'And the old Adam dies; 
 j ' My hands a new foundation lay ; 
 I 'See the new world arise. 
 
 3 ' I'll be a Sun of Righteousness 
 j ' To the new heavens I make , 
 | ' None but new-born heirs of grace 
 I 'My glories shall partake.' 
 
222, 223 
 
 SALVATION. 
 
 224, 225 
 
 4 Mighty Redeemer! set me free 
 
 From my old state of sin ; 
 
 O, make my soul alive to thee, 
 
 Create new powers within. 
 
 5 Renew mine eyes, and form mine ears, 
 
 And mould my heart afresh ; 
 Give me 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, 
 I would forever dwell. 
 
 222 
 
 Hvmn 159. B. 2. C. M. 
 
 Covington, Braintree. 
 
 An unconverted state ; or, converting grace. 
 
 f^\ RE AT King of glory, and of grace, 
 ^Jf We own with humble shame 
 How vile is our degenerate race, 
 And our first father's name. 
 
 2 From Adam flows our tainted blood, 
 
 The poison reigns within, 
 Makes us averse to all that's good, 
 And willing slaves to sin. 
 
 3 [Daily we break thy holy laws, 
 
 And then reject thy grace; 
 Engaged in the old serpent's cause, 
 Against our Maker's face.] 
 
 4 We live estranged afar from God, 
 
 And love the distance well ; . 
 With haste we run the dangerous road, 
 
 That leads to death and hell. 
 5 And can such rebels be restored? 
 
 Such natures made divine ? 
 Let sinners see thy glory, Lord, 
 
 And feel this power of thine. 
 6 We raise our Father's name on high, 
 
 Who his own Spirit sends 
 To bring rebellious strangers nigh, 
 
 And turn his foes to friends. 
 
 223 Hymn 16jl - b - £ c. m. b 
 
 f**"** Wantage, Dundee. 
 
 Christian virtues ; or, the difficulty of conversion. 
 
 CJTRAIT is the way, the door is strait, 
 ^ That leads to joys on high ; 
 'Tis but a few that find the gate, 
 While crowds mistake and die. 
 
 2 Beloved self must be deny'd, 
 
 The mind and will renew'd, 
 Passion suppress'd, and patience try'd, 
 And vain desires subdued. 
 
 3 [Flesh is a dangerous foe to grace, 
 
 Where it prevails and rules ; 
 Flesh must be humbled, pride abased, 
 Lest they destroy our souls.] 
 
 4 The love of gold be banish'd hence, 
 
 (That vile idolatry) 
 And every member, every sense, 
 In sweet subjection lie. 
 
 5 The tongue, that most unruly power, 
 
 Requires a strong restraint: 
 We must be watchful every hour, 
 
 And pray, but never faint. 
 6 Lord! can a feeble, helpless worm, 
 
 Fulfil a task so hard? 
 Thy grace must all my work perform. 
 
 And give the free reward. 
 
 SALVATION. 
 224 Hymn 88. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 frfr 1 -*. Devizes, Rochester. 
 
 Salvation. 
 
 ^ALVATION! O, the joyful sounds 
 ^ 'Tis pleasure to our ears ; 
 A sovereign balm for every wound, 
 
 A cordial for our fears. 
 2Bury'd in sorrow and in sin, 
 
 At hell's dark door we lay, 
 But we arise by grace divine 
 
 To see a heavenly day. 
 3 Salvation! let the echo fly 
 
 The spacious earth around, 
 While all the armies of the sky 
 
 Conspire to raise the sound. 
 
 225 Hymn 111. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 ****** Braintree, Rochester. 
 
 Salvation by grace. 
 [IT ORD, we confess our numerous faults, 
 M-A How great our guilt has been ! 
 Foolish and vain were all our thoughts, 
 And all our lives were sin. 
 
 2 But, O my soui, forever praise, 
 
 Forever love his name, 
 Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways 
 Of folly, sin and shame.] 
 
 3 ['Tis not by works of righteousness, 
 
 Which our own hands have done, 
 But we are saved by sovereign grace, 
 Abounding through his Son.] 
 
 4 'Tis from the mercy of our God 
 
 That all our hopes begin ; 
 'Tis by the water and the blood 
 Our souls are Avash'd from sin. 
 
 5 'Tis through the purchase of his death, 
 
 Who hung upon the tree, 
 The Spirit is sent down to breathe 
 
 On such dry bones as we. 
 6 Raised from the dead, we live anew; 
 
 And, justify'd by grace, 
 We shall appear in glory too, 
 
 And see our Father's face. 
 
226, 227, 228 
 
 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 
 
 229, 230 
 
 Q26 Hymn 137. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 A '^' y3 Islington, Portugal. 
 
 Salvation by grace in Christ. 
 
 [VrOW to the power of God supreme 
 ■*■" Be everlasting" honours given: 
 He saves from hell, (we bless his name) 
 He calls our wandering feet to heaven. 
 
 2 Not for our duties nor deserts, 
 But of his own abounding grace, 
 He works salvation in our hearts, 
 And forms a people for his praise. 
 
 3 'Twas his own purpose that begun 
 To rescue rebels doom'd to die : 
 He gave us grace in Christ his Son, 
 Before he spread the starry sky. 
 
 4 J 3sus, the Lord, appears at last, 
 
 Axid makes his Father's counsels known ; 
 Declares the great transactions pass'd, 
 And brings immortal blessings down. 
 
 5 He dies ! and in that dreadful night 
 Did all the powers of hell destroy ; 
 Rising, he brought our heaven to light, 
 And took possession of the joy. 
 
 227 Psalm 85. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^** ' Luton, Rothwell, Dunstan. 
 
 Salvation by Christ. 
 
 SALVATION is forever nigh 
 The souls that fear and trust the Lord ; 
 And grace, descending from on high, 
 Fresh hopes of glory shall afford. 
 
 2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, 
 Since Christ the Lord came down from 
 
 heaven : 
 By his obedience, so complete, 
 Justice is pleas'd, and peace is given. 
 
 3 Now truth and honour shall abound, 
 Religion dwell on earth again, 
 
 And heavenly influence bless the ground, 
 In our Redeemer's gentle reign. 
 
 4 Hi? righteousness is gone before, 
 To give us free access to God : 
 
 Our wandering feet shall stray no more, 
 But mark his steps, and keep the road. 
 
 OQQ Hymn 4. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 AtAiKD 97th Psalm, Danvers. 
 
 Salvation in the cross. 
 
 ETERE at thy cross, my dying God, 
 **■ I lay my soul beneath thy love, 
 Beneath the droppings of tiiy blood, 
 Jesus ! nor shall it e'er remove. 
 2 Not all that tyrants think or say, 
 With rage and lightning in their eyes, 
 Nor hell shall fright my heart away, 
 Should hell with all its legions rise. 
 
 3 Should worlds conspire to drive me thence, 
 Moveless and firm this heart should lie ; 
 Resolv'd, (for that's my last defence) 
 If I must perish, there to die. 
 
 4 But speak, my Lord, and calm my fear ; 
 Am I not safe beneath thy shade ? 
 Thy vengeance will not strike me here, 
 Nor Satan dare my soul invade. 
 
 5 Yes, I'm secure beneath thy blood, 
 And all my foes shall lose their aim ; 
 Hosanna to my dying God ; 
 
 And my best honours to his name. 
 
 229 Psalm 69. 3d Part. CM. # 
 
 Hymn Second, St. Ann's, Mear. 
 Christ's obedience and death : or, God glorified and 
 sinners saved. 
 
 T^ ATHER, I sing thy wondrous grace, 
 •*- I bless my Saviour's name ; 
 He bought salvation for the poor, 
 And bore the sinner's shame. 
 
 2 His deep distress has raised us high ; 
 
 His duty and his zeal 
 Fulfill'd the law which mortals broke, 
 And finish'd all thy will. 
 
 3 His dying groans, his living songs 
 
 Shall better please my God, 
 Than harp or trumpet's solemn sound, 
 Than goats' or bullocks' blood. 
 
 4 This shall his humble followers see, 
 
 And set their hearts at rest; 
 They by his death draw near to thee, 
 And live forever blest. 
 
 5 Let heaven, and all that dwell on high, 
 
 To God their voices raise, 
 WhHe lands and seas assist the sky, 
 And join to advance his praise 
 
 6 Zion is thine most holy God ; 
 
 Thy Son shall bless her gates ; 
 And glory, purchased by his blood, 
 For thine own Israel waits. 
 
 SA NOTIFICATION. 
 OOf) Hymn 132. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 *" JXJ Portugal, Slade. 
 
 Holiness and grace. 
 
 ^O 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 his salvation reigns within, 
 And grace subdues the power of sin. 
 
 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, 
 Passion and envy, lust and pride ; 
 While justice, temperance, truth, and 
 Our inward piety approve. [love 
 
231, 232, 233 
 
 SANCTIFICATION. 
 
 234,235 
 
 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. 
 
 231 
 
 HiMN 143. . B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Colchester, Abridge. 
 Flesh and Spirit. 
 
 WHAT different powers of grace 
 and sin 
 Attend our mortal state! 
 I hate the thoughts that work within, 
 And do the works I hate. 
 
 2 Now I complain, and groan, and die, 
 While sin and Satan reign, 
 
 Now raise my songs of triumph high, 
 For grace prevails again. 
 
 3 So darkness struggles with the light, 
 Till perfect day arise ; 
 
 Water and fire maintain the fight 
 Until the weaker dies. 
 
 4 Thus will the flesh and Spirit strive, 
 And vex and break my peace ; 
 
 But I shall quit this mortal life, 
 And sin forever cease. 
 
 OQO Hymn 104. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 &&A* Cambridge, Irish. 
 
 A state of nature and of grace. 
 
 NOT the malicious, nor profane, 
 The wanton,- nor the proud, 
 Nor thieves, nor slanderers, shall obtain 
 The kingdom of our God. 
 
 2 Surprising grace ! and such were we 
 By nature and by sin, 
 
 Heirs of immortal misery, 
 Unholy and unclean. 
 
 3 But we are wash'd in Jesus' blood, 
 We're pardon'd through his name ; 
 
 And the good Spirit of our God 
 Has sanctify'd our frame. 
 
 4 O for a persevering power 
 To keep thy just commands ! 
 
 We would defile our 1 hearts no more, 
 No more pollute our hands. 
 
 OQQ Psalm 119. 11th Part. CM. \> 
 
 &**** Plymouth, Durham. 
 
 Breathing after holiness. 
 Verses 5, 33. 
 
 OTHAT the Lord would guide my ways 
 To keep his statutes still! 
 O that my God would grant me grace 
 To know and do his will ! 
 
 Verse 29. 
 
 2 send thy Spirit down to write 
 Thy law upon my heart! 
 Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, 
 Nor act the liar's part 
 
 8* 
 
 Verses 37, 36. 
 
 3 From vanity turn off mine eyes ; 
 
 Let no corrupt design, 
 Nor covetous desires, arise 
 Within this soul of mine. 
 
 Verse 133. 
 
 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, 
 
 And make my heart sincere ; 
 Let sin have no dominion, Lord, 
 But keep my conscience clear. 
 
 Verse 176. 
 
 5 My soul hath gone too far astray ; 
 
 My feet too often slip ; 
 Yet since I've not forgot the way, 
 Restore thy wandering sheep. 
 
 Verse 35. 
 
 6 Make me to walk in thy commands; 
 
 'Tis a delightful road ; 
 Nor let my head or heart or hands 
 Offend against my God. 
 
 QQA Hymn 97. B. 1. L. M. b 
 
 &tf<± 9?th p salmj Brentford. 
 
 Christ our wisdom and righteousness. 
 
 BURY'D in shadows of the night, 
 We lie till Christ restores the light, 
 Wisdom descends to heal the blind, 
 And chase the darkness of the mind. 
 
 2 Our guilty souls are drown'd in tears, 
 Till his atoning blood appears ; 
 Then we awake from deep distress, 
 And sing, The Lord our Righteousness. 
 
 3 Our very frame is mix'd with sin, 
 His Spirit makes our natures clean ; 
 Such virtues from his sufferings flow, 
 At once to cleanse and pardon too. 
 
 4 Jesus beholds where Satan reigns, 
 Binding his slaves in heavy chains ; 
 He sets the prisoners free, and breaks 
 The iron bondage frqm our necks. 
 
 5 Poor helpless worms in thee possess 
 Grace, wisdom, power and righteousness ; 
 Thou art our mighty All, and we 
 Give our whole selves, O Lord, to thee 
 
 QOZ Hymn 98. B. 1. S. M. b 
 
 "**** Little Marlboro', Durham. 
 
 The same. 
 
 HOW heavy is the night, 
 That hangs upon our eyes, I 
 Till Christ with his reviving light 
 Over our souls arise. 
 
 2 Our guilty spirits dread 
 
 To meet "the wrath of heaven; 
 But, in his righteousness array'd, 
 We see our sins forgiven. 
 
 3 Unholy and impure 
 
 Are all our thoughts and ways ' 
 His hands infected nature cure 
 With sanctifying grace. 
 
236,23? 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL. 
 
 438, 239, 240 
 
 4 The powers of hell agree 
 To hold our souls in vain; 
 
 He sets the sons of bondage free, 
 And breaks the cursed chain. 
 
 5 Lord, we adore thy ways, 
 To bring us near to God; 
 
 Thy sovereign power, thy healing grace, 
 And thine atoning blood. 
 
 QOfi Hymn 90. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 * olj Marlow, St. Ann's. 
 
 Faith in Christ for pardon aiid sanctification. 
 
 HOW sad our state by nature is ! 
 Our sin, how deep it stains! 
 And Satan binds our captive minds 
 Fast in his slavish chains. 
 
 2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace 
 
 Sounds from the sacred word ; 
 Ho ! ye despairing sinners, come, 
 Ana" trust upon the Lord. 
 
 3 My soul obeys th' Almighty call, 
 
 And runs to this relief; 
 I would believe thy promise, Lord, 
 O! help mine unbelief. 
 
 4 [To the dear fountain of thy blood, 
 
 Incarnate God, I fly ; 
 Here let me wash my spotted soul 
 From crimes of deepest dye. 
 
 5 Stretch out thine arm, victorious King, 
 
 My reigning sins subdue ; 
 Drive the old dragon from his seat, 
 With all his hellish crew.] 
 
 6 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, 
 
 On thy kind arms I fall ; 
 Be thou my strength and righteousness, 
 My Jesus, and my all ! 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL. 
 
 MORAL LAW. 
 
 OQ7 Hymn 116. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 *"* " Nantvvich, Dunstan. 
 
 Love to Ood and our neighbour. 
 
 HpIIUS saith the first, the great command, 
 * 'Let all thy inward powers unite 
 'To love thy Maker and thy God 
 ' With utmost vigour and delight. 
 
 2' Then shall thy neighbour next in place 
 ' Share thine affections and esteem ; 
 ' And let thy kindness to thyself 
 ' Measure and rule thy love to him.' 
 
 3 This is the sense that Moses spoke, 
 This did the prophets preach and prove ; 
 For want of this, the law is broke, 
 And the whole law's fulfill'd by love. 
 
 4 But O ! how base our passions are ! 
 How cold our charity and zeal ! 
 Lord, fill our souls with heavenly fire, 
 Or we shall ne'er perform thy wiil. 
 
 OQQ Psalm 50. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 <*>**<J Wareham, St. Martins. 
 
 * Obedience is better than sacrifice. 
 
 THUS saith the Lord, ' The spacious 
 fields, 
 ' And flocks and herds are mine ; 
 ' O'er all the cattle of the hills 
 
 'I claim a right divine. 
 2 'I ask no sheep for sacrifice, 
 'Nor bullocks burnt with fire ; 
 ' To hope and love, to pray and praise, 
 'Is all that I require. 
 3 ' Call upon me when trouble's near 
 ' My hand shall set thee free ; 
 ' Then shall thy thankful lips declare 
 ' The honour due to me. 
 4 ' The man that offers humble praise, 
 ' He glorifies me best ; 
 ' And those, that tread my holy ways, 
 ' Shall my salvation taste.' 
 
 ! 
 
 OQQ Psalm 16. 1st Part. L. M. b 
 
 t** 3 ** Carthage, Putney. 
 
 Confession of our poverty, and saints the best com- 
 pany ; or, good works profit men, not Ood. 
 
 T>RESERVE me,Lord, in time of need; 
 ^ For succour to thy throne I flee, 
 
 But have no merits there to plead ; 
 
 My goodness cannot reach to thee. 
 
 2 Oft have my heart and tongue confess'd 
 How empty and how poor I am ; 
 
 My praise can never make thee bless'd, 
 Nor add new glories to thy name. 
 
 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap 
 Some profit by the good we do ; 
 These are the company 1 keep, 
 These are the choicest friends I know, 
 
 4 Let others choose the sons of mirth 
 To give a relish to their wine ; 
 
 I love the men of heavenly birth, 
 Whose thoughts and language are divine. 
 
 OAO Hymn 115. B. 1. CM. #orb 
 
 ^^^ Hartland, Dedham. 
 
 Conviction of siii by the law. 
 
 T ORD,how secure my conscience was, 
 -*-^ And felt no inward dread! 
 I was alive without the law, 
 
 And thought my sins were dead. 
 2 My hopes of heaven were firm and 
 But, since the precept came [bright 
 With a convincing power and lignt, 
 I find how vile I am. 
 
241, 242 
 
 GOSPEL. 
 
 243, 244 
 
 3 [My guilt appear'd but small before, 
 
 Till terribly I saw- 
 How perfect, holy, just, and pure 
 Was thine eternal law. 
 
 4 Then felt my soul the heavy load, 
 
 My sins revived again ; 
 I had provoked a dreadful God, 
 And all my hopes were slain.] 
 
 5 I'm like a helpless captive, sold 
 
 Under the power of sin ; 
 I cannot do the good I would, 
 Nor keep my conscience clean. 
 
 6 My God, I cry with every breath 
 
 For some kind power to save, 
 To break the yoke of sin and death, 
 And thus redeem the slave. 
 
 241 
 
 Hymn 121. B. 2. L. M. b 
 
 Gloucester, All Saints. 
 The law and gospel distinguished. 
 
 THE law commands, and makes us 
 know 
 What duties to our God we owe ; 
 But 'tis the gospel must reveal 
 Where lies our strength to do his will. 
 
 2 The law discovers guilt and sin, 
 
 And shows how vile our hearts have been ; 
 Only the gospel can express 
 Forgiving love, and cleansing grace. 
 
 3 What curses doth the law denounce 
 Against the man that fails but once ! 
 But in the gospel Christ appears, 
 Pard'ning the guilt of numerous years. 
 
 4 My soul, no more attempt to draw 
 Thy life and comfort from the law ; 
 Fly to the hope the gospel gives ; 
 The man that trusts the promise lives. 
 
 242 Hymn 120. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 Beveridge, Sutton. 
 
 The law and gospel joined in, Scripture. 
 
 npHE Lord declares his will, 
 -*- And keeps the world in awe ; 
 Amidst the smoke on Sinai's hill 
 Breaks out his fiery law. 
 
 2 The Lord reveals his face ; 
 And smiling from above, 
 
 Sends down the gospel of his grace, 
 Th' epistles of his love. 
 
 3 These sacred words impart 
 Our Maker's just commands ; 
 
 The pity of his melting heart 
 And vengeance of his hands. 
 
 4 [Hence we awake our fear, 
 We draw our comfort hence ; 
 
 The arms of grace are treasured here 
 And armour of defence. 
 
 5 We learn Christ crucify'd, 
 And here behold his blood ; 
 
 All arts and knowledges beside 
 Will do us little good.] 
 
 6 We read the heavenly word, 
 We take the offer'd grace, 
 
 Obey the statutes of the Lord, 
 And trust his promises. 
 
 7 In vain shall Satan rage 
 Against a book divine, 
 
 Where wrath and lighting guard the page, 
 Where beams of mercy shine. 
 
 GOSPEL. 
 24Q Psalm 89. 3d Part. C. M. # 
 
 / *^* e * Exeter, Archdale. 
 
 A blessed gospel. 
 
 BLEST are the souls that hear and 
 The gospel's joyful sound ; [know 
 Peace shall attend the paths 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 forever reigns, 
 Thy God forever lives. 
 
 244 Hymn 128. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 "^x^* Old Hundred, Ellenthorpe. 
 
 The apostles^ commission ; or, the gospel attested by 
 miracles. 
 
 1 i~^ 0» preach my gospel,' saith the 
 *Jf ' Lord; 
 
 ' Bid the whole earth my grace receive ; 
 ' He shall be saved that trusts my word : 
 ' He shall be damn'd that won't believe. 
 
 2 ' [I'll make your great commission known, 
 ' And ye shall prove my gospel true, 
 ' By all the works that I have done, 
 ' By all the wonders ye shall do. 
 
 3 'Go heal the sick, go raise the dead, 
 1 Go cast out devils in my name ; 
 ' Nor let iriy prophets be afraid, 
 
 * Though Greeks reproach, and Jews 
 
 blaspheme.] 
 4 ' Teach all the nations my commands; 
 1 I'm with you till the world shall end ! 
 ' All power is trusted in my hands ; 
 
 * I can destroy, and I defend.' 
 
 5 He spake, and light shone round his head 
 On a bright cloud to heaven he rode 
 They to the farthest nations spread 
 The grace of their ascended God, 
 
245, '246, '247 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL. 
 
 248, 249 
 
 245 Hymn 131. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Antigua, Islington, Italy. 
 
 The excellency of iUe Christian Religion. 
 
 LET everlasting- glories crown 
 Thy head, my Saviour, and my Lord ; 
 Thy hands have brought salvation down, 
 Ana writ the blessings in thy word. 
 
 2 [What if we trace the globe around, 
 And search from Britain to Japan, 
 There shall be no religion found 
 
 So just to God, so safe for man.] 
 
 3 In vain the trembling conscience seeks 
 Some solid ground to , rest upon ; 
 With long despair the spirit breaks, 
 Till we apply to Christ alone. 
 
 4 How well thy blessed truths agree ! 
 How wise and holy thy commands ! 
 Thy promises, how firm they be ! 
 How firm our hope and comfort stands ! 
 
 5 [Not the feign'd fields of he ath'nish bliss 
 Could raise such pleasures in the mind ; 
 Nor does the Turkish paradise 
 Pretend to joys so well refined.] 
 
 6 Should all the forms that men devise 
 Assault my faith with treacherous art, 
 I'd call them vanity and lies, 
 
 And bind the gospel to my heart. 
 
 9AR Hymn 118. B. 1. S. M. bor# 
 
 *^ v Hopkins, St.- Thomas. 
 
 Jlloses and Christ ; or, Kins against the law and 
 gospel. 
 
 npHE law by Moses came ; 
 -*- But peace and truth and love 
 Were brought by Christ ( a nobler name ) 
 Descending from above. 
 
 2 Amidst the house of God 
 
 Their different works were done ; 
 Moses a faithful servant stood, 
 But Christ a faithful Son. 
 
 3 Then to his new commands 
 Be strict obedience paid ; 
 
 O'er all his Father's house he stands 
 The Sovereign and the Head. 
 
 4 The man that durst despise 
 The law that Moses brought, 
 
 Behold ! how terribly he dies 
 For his presumptuous fault. 
 
 5 But sorer vengeance faE.3 
 On that rebellious race, 
 
 Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, 
 And dare resist his grace. 
 
 047 Hymn 119. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 ^^* • Dundee, Lanesboro'. 
 
 The different success of the gospel. 
 
 CHRIST and his cross are all our 
 theme ; 
 The mysteries that we speak 
 
 Are scandal in the Jews' esteem, 
 And folly to the Greek. 
 
 2 But souls enlighten'd from above 
 
 With joy receive the word , 
 They see what wisdom, power and love 
 Shine in their dying Lord. 
 
 3 The vital savour of his name 
 
 Restores their fainting breath: 
 But unbelief perverts the same 
 To guilt, despair and death. 
 
 4 Till God diffuse his graces down, 
 
 Like showers of heavenly rain, 
 In vain Apollos sows the ground, 
 And Paul may plant in vain. 
 
 24Q Hymn 138. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 / ^*^ Roth well, Eaton. 
 
 The power of the gospel. 
 
 HPHIS 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 ruin'd creature, man. 
 
 3 The gospel bids the dead revive ; 
 Sinners obey the voice, and live ; 
 Dry bones are raised and cloth 'd afresh 
 And hearts of stone are turn'd to flesh. 
 
 4 [Where Satan reign'd in shades of niglt. 
 The gospel strikes a heavenly light ; 
 Our lusts its wondrous power controls, 
 And calms the rage of angry souls. 
 
 5 Lions and beasts of savage name 
 Put on the nature of the Lamb ; 
 While the wide world esteem it strange, 
 Gaze, and admire, and hate the change.] 
 
 6 May but this grace my soul renew, 
 Let sinners gaze, and hate me too ; 
 The word that saves me does engage 
 A sure defence from all their rage. 
 
 249 
 
 Hymn 126. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Warsaw, Arlington. 
 God glorified in Vie gospel. 
 
 THE Lord, descending from above, 
 Invites his children near ; 
 While power, and truth, and boundless 
 Display their glories here. [love 
 
 2 Here, in thy gospel's wondrous frame, 
 
 Fresh wisdom we pursue ; 
 A thousand angels learn thy name, 
 Beyond whate'er they knew 
 
 3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines, 
 
 Thy wonders here we trace ; 
 Wisdom through all the mystery shines, 
 And shines m Jesus' face. 
 
250, 251 
 
 SCRIPTURE INVITATIONS. 
 
 252, 253 
 
 4 The law its best obedience owes 
 
 To our incarnate God ; 
 And thine avenging justice shows 
 Its honours in his blood. 
 
 5 But still the lustre of thy grace 
 
 Our warmer thoughts employs, 
 Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays, ! 
 And more exalts our joys. 
 
 QZf) Hymn 10. B. 1. S. M. # 
 
 fr*J\J st _ Thomas, Froome. 
 
 The blessedness of gospel times ; or, the revelation 
 of Christ to Jews and Gentiles. 
 
 HOW beauteous are their feet, 
 Who stand on Zion's hill ! 
 Who bring salvation on their tongues, 
 And words of peace reveal ! 
 
 2 How charming is their voice ! 
 How sweet the 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 and prophets waited for, 
 And sought, but never found ! 
 
 4 Hoav 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 God. 
 
 051 Psalm 98. 1st Part. CM. # 
 
 * x Braintree, Abridge, Patrnos. 
 
 Praise for the gospel, 
 
 npO our Almighty Maker, God, 
 •*■ New honours be address'd ; 
 His great salvation shines abroad, 
 And makes the nations bless'd. 
 
 2 He spake the word to Abrah'm first ; 
 
 His truth fulfils his grace ; 
 The Gentiles make his name their trust, 
 And learn his righteousness. 
 
 3 Let the whole earth his love proclaim 
 
 With all her different tongues, 
 And spread the honours of his name 
 In melody and songs. 
 
 SCRIPTURE INVITATIONS 
 AND PROMISES. 
 
 INVITATIONS. 
 252 Hymn 7. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 &**** Christmas, Rochester, Rye. 
 
 The invitation of the gospel ; or, spiritual food ana 
 clothing. 
 
 LET every mortal ear attend, 
 And every heart rejoice ; 
 The trumpet of the gospel sounds 
 With an inviting voice. 
 2 'Ho! all ye hungry, starving souls, 
 'That feed upon the wind, 
 'And vainly strive with earthly toys 
 
 ' To fill an empty mind : 
 3 'Eternal Wisdom has prepared 
 'A soul-reviving feast, 
 'And bids your longing appetites 
 
 'The rich provision taste. 
 4 ' Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, 
 
 ' And pine away, and die ; 
 ' Here you may quench your raging thirst 
 
 ' With springs that never dry. 
 5 ' Rivers of love and mercy here 
 
 'In a rich ocean join; 
 'Salvation in abundance flows, 
 
 ' Like floods of milk and wine. 
 6 ['Ye perishing and naked poor, 
 'Who work with mighty pain 
 ' To weave a garment of your own, 
 
 ' That will not hide your sin ; — 
 7 ' Come naked and adorn your souls 
 'In robes prepared by God, 
 ' Wrought by the labours of his Son, 
 'And dy'd in his own blood.'] 
 
 8 Dear God ! the treasures of thy love 
 
 Are everlasting mines, 
 Deep as our helpless miseries are, 
 And boundless as our sins ! 
 
 9 The happy gates of gospel grace 
 
 Stand open night and day: 
 Lord, we are come to seek supplies, 
 And drive our wants away. 
 
 9*0 Hymn 127. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 &**** Framingham, Antigua. 
 
 Christ's invitation to sinners ; or, humility and pride 
 
 ' |^l OME 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 that learn of me; 
 ' I'm of a meek and lowly mind ; 
 ' But passion rages like the sea, 
 ' And pride is restless as the wind. 
 
254, 255 
 
 SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 
 
 256, 257 
 
 3 ' Blest is the man whose shoulders take 
 ' My yoke, and bear it with delight ; 
 
 1 My yoke, is easy to his jieck, 
 
 ' 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. 
 
 254 H ™* 92 - b.i. s.m. # 
 
 V\ atchman, Sutton. 
 Christ the wisdom of God. 
 
 ^2 HALL Wisdom cry aloud, 
 ^ And not her speech be heard ? 
 The voice of God's eternal Word, 
 Deserves it no regard ? 
 
 2 ' I was his chief delight, 
 ' His everlasting Son, 
 
 ' Before the first of all his works, 
 ' Creation, was begun. 
 
 3 [' Before the flying clouds, 
 ' Before the solid land, 
 
 ' Before the fields, before the floods, 
 ' I dwelt at his right hand. 
 
 4 'When he adorn'd the skies, 
 
 ' And built them, I was there, 
 'To order when the sun should rise, 
 ' And marshal every star. 
 
 5 ' When he pour'd out the sea, 
 ' And spread the fiWing deep, 
 
 'I gave the flood a firm decree 
 'In its own bounds to keep.] 
 
 6 'Upon the empty air 
 
 ' The earth was balanced well ; 
 
 ' With joy I saw the mansion, where 
 
 ' The sons of men should dwell. 
 
 7 'My busy thoughts at first 
 ' On their salvation ran, 
 
 Ere sin was born, or Adam's dust 
 ' Was fashion'd to a man. 
 
 8 'Then come, receive my grace, 
 ' Ye children, and be wise ; 
 
 ' Happy the man that keeps my ways ; 
 ' The man that shuns them dies.' 
 
 255 
 
 Hymn 93. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 Gloucester, Stonefield, Luton. 
 Christ, or Wisdom, obeyed or resisted. 
 
 THUS saith the Wisdom of the Lord, 
 ' Bless'd is the man that hears my 
 word, 
 ' Keeps daily watch before my gates, 
 ' And at my feet for mercy waits. 
 2 ' The soul that seeks me shall obtain 
 ' Immortal wealth, and heavenly gain ; 
 ' Immortal life is his reward, — 
 ' Life, and the favour of the Lord. 
 
 3 ' But the vile wretch that flies from me, 
 ' Doth his own soul an injury ; 
 ' Fools, that against my grace rebel, 
 ' Seek death, and love the road to hel\.' 
 
 PROMISES. 
 2*fi Hymn 107. B.I. L. M. b 
 
 ^"^ Lynn, Putney. 
 
 Tlie fall and recovery of man ; or, Christ and Satan 
 at enmity. 
 
 T^ECEIV'D by subtle snares of hell, 
 ■*-r Adam, our head, our father, fell ! 
 When Satan, in the serpent hid, 
 Propos'd the fruit that God forbid. 
 
 2 Death was the threat'ning : death began 
 To take possession of the man ; 
 
 His unborn race received the wound, 
 And heavy curses smote the ground. 
 
 3 But Satan found a worse reward ; 
 Thus saith the vengeance of the Lord, 
 ' Let everlasting hatred be 
 
 ' Betwixt the woman's seed and thee. 
 4 ' The woman's seed shall be my Son ; 
 ' He shall destroy what thou hast done ; 
 ' Shall break thy head, and only feel 
 ' Thy malice raging at his heel.' 
 
 5 [He spake — and bid four thousand years 
 Roll on ; — at length his Son appears ; 
 Angels with joy descend to earth, 
 And sing the young Redeemer's birth. 
 
 6 Lo ! by the sons of hell he dies ; 
 But, as he hung 'twixt earth and skies, 
 He gave their prince a fatal blow, 
 And triumph'd o'er the powers below.] 
 
 9>«7 Hymn 9. B.I. CM. # 
 
 **** ' Colchester, Miller, St. Martins. 
 
 The promises of the covenant of grace. 
 
 TN vain we lavish out our lives 
 -*- To gather empty wind : 
 The choicest blessings earth can yield 
 Will starve a hungry mind. 
 
 2 Come, and the Lord shall feed our souls 
 
 With more substantial meat, 
 With such as saints in glory love, 
 With such as angels eat. 
 
 3 Our God will every want supply, 
 
 And fill our hearts with peace ; 
 He gives by covenant and by oath 
 The riches of his grace. 
 
 4 Come, and he'll cleanse our spotted souls, 
 
 And wash away our stains, 
 In the dear fountain that his Son 
 Pour'd from his dying veins. 
 
 5 [Our guilt shall vanish all away, 
 
 Though black as hell before ; 
 
•258, 259 
 
 SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 
 
 Our sins shall sink beneath the sea, 
 And shall be found no more. 
 
 6 And lest pollution should o'erspread 
 
 Our inward powers again, 
 His Spirit shall bedew our souls, 
 Like purifying rain.] 
 
 7 Our heart, that flinty, stubborn thing, 
 
 That terrors cannot move, 
 That fears no threat'nings of his wrath, 
 Shall be dissolved by love. 
 
 8 Or he can take the flint away, 
 
 That would not be refined ; 
 And, from the treasures of his grace, 
 Bestow a softer mind. 
 
 9 There shall his sacred Spirit dwell, 
 
 And deep engrave his law; 
 And every motion of our souls 
 To swift obedience draw. 
 
 10 Thus will he pour salvation down, 
 And we shall render praise ; 
 
 We the dear people of his love, 
 And he our God of grace. 
 
 4>*Q Hymn 15. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 *'" a Tallis' Evening Hymn, Bath. 
 
 Oar o?cn weakness ; or, Christ our strength. 
 
 LET me but hear my Saviour say, 
 ' Strength shall be equal to thy day,' 
 Then I'll rejoice in deep distress, 
 Leaning on all-sufficient grace. 
 
 2 1 glory in infirmity, 
 That Christ's own power may rest on me ; 
 When I am weak, then am I strong, 
 Grace is my shield, and Christ my song. 
 
 3 1 can do all things, or can bear 
 All sufferings, if my Lord be there ; 
 Sweet pleasures mingle with the pains, 
 While his left hand my head sustains. 
 
 4 But if the Lord be once withdrawn, 
 And we attempt the work alone, 
 When new temptations spring and rise. 
 We find how great our weakness is. 
 
 5 So Samson, when his hair was lost, 
 Met the Philistines to his cost ; 
 Shook his vain limbs with sad surprise 
 Made feeble fight, and lost his eyes. 
 
 3 [* Ye that in shades of darkness dwell, 
 'Just on the verge of death and hell, 
 ' Look up to me from distant lands, 
 'Light, life, and heaven are in my hands. 
 
 4 ' I by my holy name have sworn, 
 ' Nor shall the word in vain return; 
 ' To me shall all things bend the knee, 
 ' And every tongue shall swear to me.] 
 
 5 ' In me alone shall men confess, 
 ' Lies all their strength and righteousness : 
 ' But such as dare despise my name, 
 ' I'll clothe them with eternal shame. 
 
 6 ' In me, the Lord, shall all the seed 
 
 1 Of Israel from their sins be freed 
 
 ' And by their shining graces, prove 
 ' Their interest in my pardoning love.' 
 
 CMU) Hymn 85. B. 1. S. M. # 
 
 -""^^ Lisbon, St. Thomas. 
 
 The same. 
 
 HP HE Lord en high proclaims 
 ■*■ His Godhead from his throne , 
 ' Mercy and justice are the names 
 'By which I will be known. 
 
 2 'Ye dying souls, that sit 
 
 ' In darkness and distress, 
 ' Look from the borders of the pit 
 ' To my recovering grace.' 
 
 3 Sinners shall hear the sound; 
 Their thankful tongues shall own 
 
 1 Our righteousness and strength is found 
 'In thee, the Lord, alone.' 
 
 4 In thee shall Israel trust, 
 And see their guilt forgiven, 
 
 God will pronounce the sinners just, 
 And take the saints to heaven. 
 
 rt£Q Hymn 84. B. 1. L. M. 
 
 &*J€/ Dan vers, Antigua. 
 
 # 
 
 Salvation, righteousness, and strength in Christ. 
 
 JEHOVAH speaks, let Israel hear, 
 Let all the earth rejoice and fear, 
 While God's eternal Son proclaims 
 His sovereign honours and his names. 
 2 ' I am the Last, and I the First, 
 ' The Saviour God, and God the Just : 
 ' There's none beside pretends to shew 
 ' Such justice and salvation too. 
 
 261 
 
 Hymn 87. B. 1. L. M. . # 
 
 Antigua, Stonefield. 
 God dwells with the humble and penitent. 
 
 HT1HUS saith the High and Lofty One 
 ■*- ' I sit upon my holy throne ; 
 
 ' My name is God, I dwell on high, 
 
 ' Dwell in my own eternity. 
 2 ' 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 [\ When I contend against their s!n, 
 
 'I make them know how vile they've been; 
 
 'But should my wrath forever smoke, 
 
 'Their souls would sink beneath my 
 stroke.' 
 
SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 
 
 265 
 
 5 O may thy pardoning grace be nigh, 
 Lest we should faint, despair, and die ! 
 Thus shall our better thoughts approve 
 The methods of thy chastening love.] 
 
 Verses 41, 58, 107. 
 
 9fi9 Hymn 125. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 ^°^ Eustis, Barby. 
 
 Christ' 1 s compassion to the weak and tempted. 
 
 ^a^ITH joy we meditate the grace 
 * * Of our High-Priest above ; 
 His heart is made of tenderness, 
 
 His bowels melt with love. 
 2Touch'd with a sympathy within, 
 
 He knows our feeble frame ; 
 He knows what sore temptations mean, 
 
 For he has felt the same. 
 
 3 But spotless, innocent and pure 
 
 The great Redeemer stood, 
 While Satan's fiery darts he bore, 
 And did resist to blood. 
 
 4 He in the days of feeble flesh 
 
 Pour'd out his cries and tears, 
 And in his measure feels afresh 
 What every member bears. 
 
 5 [He'll never quench the smoking flax, 
 
 But raise it to a flame ; 
 The bruised reed he never breaks, 
 
 Nor scorns the meanest name.] 
 Then let our humble faith address 
 
 His mercy and his power ; 
 We shall obtain delivering grace 
 
 In the distressing hour. 
 
 QfiO Hymn 138. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 £*\J*j London, Abridge, Mario w. 
 
 Saints in the hands of Christ. 
 
 FIRM as the earth thy gospel stands, 
 My Lord, my hope, my trust ; 
 If I am found in Jesus' hands, 
 My soul can ne'er be lost. 
 
 2 His honour is engag'd to save 
 
 The meanest of his sheep ; 
 All that his heavenly Father gave, 
 His hands securely keep. 
 
 3 Nor death nor hell shall e'er remove 
 
 His favourites from his breast ; 
 In the dear bosom of his love 
 They must forever rest. 
 
 eyaA Psalm 119. 10th Part. C. M. \, 
 
 v St. Martin's, Gainsborough. 
 
 Pleading the promises. 
 Verses 38, 49. 
 
 BEHOLD thy waiting servant, Lord, 
 Devoted to thy fear ; 
 Remember and confirm thy word, 
 For all my hopes are there. 
 
 2 Hast thou not sent salvation down, 
 
 And promised quickening grace ? 
 Doth not my heart address thy throne ? 
 And yet thy love delays. 
 
 Verses 123, 42. 
 
 3 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail ; 
 
 O bear thy servant up ! 
 Nor let the scoffing lips prevail, 
 Who dare reproach my hope. 
 
 Verses 49, 74. 
 
 4 Didst thou not raise my faith, O Lord ? 
 
 Then let thy truth appear: 
 Saints shall rejoice in my reward, 
 And trust, as well as fear. 
 
 265 
 
 * Hymn 69. B. 2. C. M. 
 
 Conway, Christmas. 
 The faithfulness of Qod in his promises. 
 
 ["OEGIN, my tongue, some heavenly 
 JL* theme, 
 
 And speak some boundless thing, 
 The mighty works, or mightier name 
 Of our eternal King. 
 
 2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness, 
 
 And sound his power abroad ; 
 Sing the sweet promise of his grace, 
 And the performing God. 
 
 3 Proclaim salvation from the Lord, 
 
 For wretched, dying men; 
 His hand has writ the sacred word 
 With an immortal pen. 
 
 4 Engraved as in eternal brass 
 
 The mighty promise shines ; 
 Nor can the powers of darkness raze 
 Those everlasting lines.] 
 
 5 [He that can dash whole worlds to death, 
 
 And make them when he please ; 
 He speaks — and that almighty breath 
 Fulfils his great decrees. 
 
 6 His very word of grace is strong 
 
 As that which built the skies; 
 The voice that rolls the stars along 
 Speaks all the promises. 
 
 7 He said, Let the wide heaven be spread, 
 
 And heaven was stretch'd abroad: 
 Abraham, Til be thy God, he said, 
 And he was Abrah'm's God. 
 
 8 O, might I hear thine heavenly tongue 
 
 But whisper, Thou aii mine! 
 Thase gentle words should raise my song 
 To notes almost divine. 
 
 9 How would my leaping heart rejoice, 
 
 And think my heaven secure • 
 I'd trust the all-creating voice, 
 And faith desires no more.] 
 
266, 267 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 268, 269 
 
 266 
 
 Hymn 60. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Islington, Winchelsea. 
 T/te truth of Ood the promiser ; or, the promises are 
 our security. 
 
 PRAISE, everlasting praise be paid 
 To Him who earth's foundations laid ; 
 Praise to the God whose strong decrees 
 Sway the creation as he please. 
 
 2 Praise to the goodness of the Lord, 
 Who rules his people by his word ; 
 And there, as strong as his decrees, 
 He sets his kindest promises. 
 
 3 Firm are the words his prophets give ; 
 Sweet words, on which his children live ; 
 Each of them is the voice of God, 
 Who spoke, and spread the skies abroad. 
 
 4 Each of them powerful as that sound 
 That bid the new-made world go round : 
 And stronger than the solid poles, 
 
 On which the wheel of nature rolls.} 
 
 5 Whence then should doubts and fears arise? 
 Why trickling sorrows drown our eyes ? 
 Slowly, alas ! our mind receives 
 
 The comforts that our Maker gives. 
 
 6 O, for a strong, a lasting faith, 
 
 To credit what the Almighty saith ! 
 To embrace the message of his Son, 
 And call the joys of heaven our own. 
 
 7 Then, should the earth's old pillars shake, 
 And all the wheels of nature break, 
 Our steady souls would fear no more 
 Than solid rocks, when billows roar. 
 
 8 Our everlasting hopes arise 
 Above the ruinable skies, 
 Where the eternal Builder reigns, 
 And his own courts his power sustains. 
 
 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF 
 
 THE SPIRIT. 
 o«7 Hymn 144. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Danvers, Ralston. 
 The effusion of the Spirit ; or, the success of the 
 gospel. 
 
 GREAT was the day, the joy was great, 
 When the divine disciples met ; 
 While on their heads the Spirit came, 
 And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 
 
 2 What gifts, what miracles he gave ! 
 And power to kill, and power to save : 
 Furnish'd 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 ; 
 
 y 
 
 Go ! and assert your Saviour's cause ; 
 Go ! spread the mystery 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 heavenly arms subdued ; 
 While Satan rages at his loss, 
 
 And hates the doctrine of the cross. 
 
 6 Great King of grace, my heart subdue 
 I would be led in triumph too, 
 
 A willing captive to my Lord, 
 And sing the victories of his word. 
 
 FAITH. 
 OfiQ Hymn 140. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 *"V° Oakland, St. Martin's. 
 
 A living and a dead faith. Collected from several 
 Scriptures. 
 
 MISTAKEN souls ! that dream of 
 heaven, 
 And make their empty boast 
 Of inward joys, and sins forgiven, 
 While they are slaves to fust ! 
 2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights, 
 If faith be cold and dead ; 
 None but a living power unites 
 To Christ, the living head. - 
 3'Tis faith that changes all the heart, 
 
 'Tis faith that works by love ; 
 
 That bids all sinful joys depart, 
 
 And lifts the thoughts above. 
 
 4 'Tis faith that conquers earth and hell 
 
 By a celestial power ; 
 This is the grace that shall prevail 
 In the decisive hour. 
 
 5 [Faith must obey her Father's will, 
 
 As well as trust his grace ; 
 A pardoning God is jealous still 
 For his own holiness. 
 
 6 When from the curse he sets us free, 
 
 He makes our natures clean, 
 Nor would he send his Son to be 
 The minister of sin. 
 
 7 His Spirit purifies our frame, 
 
 And seals our peace with God; 
 Jesus and his salvation came 
 By water and by blood.) 
 
 QfiQ Hymn 112. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 v Swanwick, Mear. 
 
 The brazen serpent ; or, looking to Jesus. 
 
 ^JO did the Hebrew prophet raise 
 ^ The brazen serpent nigh ; 
 The wounded felt immediate ease, 
 The camp forbore to die. 
 
270, 271 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 272, 273, 274 
 
 2 'Look upward in the dying hour, 
 ' And live,' the prophet cries ; 
 But Christ performs a nobler cure, 
 When faith lifts up her eyes. 
 
 3 High on the cross the Saviour hung ; 
 
 High in the heavens he reigns: 
 Here sinners, by the old serpent stung, 
 Look, and forget their pains. 
 
 4 When God's own Son is lifted up, 
 
 A dying world revives ; 
 The Jew beholds the glorious hope, 
 The expiring Gentile lives. 
 
 270 
 
 N 
 
 Hymn 142. B.2. S.M. 
 
 St. Thomas, Dover, Haverhill. 
 Faith in Christ our sacrifice. 
 
 OT all the blood of beasts, 
 On Jewish altars slain, 
 
 970 Hymn 125. B. 2. L. M. £ 
 
 • • ** All Saints, Wells. 
 
 Faith and repentance, unbelief and impenitence. 
 
 LIFE and immortal joys are given 
 To souls that mourn the sins they've 
 done ; 
 Children of wrath made heirs of heaven, 
 By faith in God's eternal Son. 
 
 2 Wo to the wretch that never felt 
 The inward pangs of pious grief, 
 But adds to all his crying guilt 
 The stubborn sin of unbelief! 
 
 3 The law condemns the rebel dead, 
 Under the wrath of God he lies : 
 He seals the curse on his own head ; 
 And with a double vengeance dies. 
 
 Could give the guilty conscience peace 
 Or wash away the stain. 
 
 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, 
 Takes all our sins away ; 
 
 A sacrifice of nobler name 
 And richer blood than they. 
 
 3 My faith would lay her hand 
 On that dear head of thine, 
 
 While like a penitent I stand, 
 And there confess my sin. 
 
 4 My soul looks back to see 
 The burdens thou didst bear, 
 
 When hanging on the cursed tree, 
 And hopes her guilt was there. 
 
 5 Believing, we rejoice 
 
 To see the curse remove ; 
 We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, 
 And sing his bleeding love. 
 
 971 Hymn 100. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ■~ • x Islington, Bath. 
 
 Believe and be saved. 
 
 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. 
 
 4 But vengeance and damnation lies 
 On rebels who refuse the grace ; 
 Who God's eternal Son despise, 
 The hottest hell shall be their place. 
 
 970 Hymn 120. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 ' Christmas, Rochester. 
 
 Faith of things unseen. 
 
 FAITH is the brightest evidence 
 Of things beyond our sight, 
 Breaks through the clouds of flesh and 
 sense, 
 And dwells in heavenly light. 
 
 2 It sets times past in present view, 
 
 Brings distant prospects home, 
 Of things a thousand years ago, 
 Or thousand years to come. 
 
 3 By faith we know the worlds were made 
 
 By God's almighty word ; 
 Abrah'm to unknown countries led, 
 By faith obey'd the Lord. 
 
 4 He sought a city, fair and high, 
 
 Built by the eternal hands : 
 And faith assures us, though we die. 
 That heavenly building stands. 
 
 974 Hymn 129. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 ~ Nantwich, Italy, Danvers. 
 
 We walk by faith, not by sight. 
 
 'rpiS by the faith of joys to come, 
 X We walk thro' 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. 
 
 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, 
 While faith inspires a heavenly ray, 
 Though lions roar, and tempests blow, 
 And rocks and dangers fill the way. 
 
 4 So Abrah'm, by divine command, 
 Left his own house to walk with God \ 
 His faith beheld the promised land, 
 And fired his zeal along the road k 
 
275, 276 
 
 FEAR AND HOPE. 
 
 277, 278 
 
 97* Hymn 162. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 *> ' u Oakland, Warsaw. 
 
 Meditation of heaven ; or, the joy of faith. 
 
 MY thoughts surmount these lower 
 skies. 
 And look within the veil ; 
 There springs of endless pleasure rise, 
 The waters never fail. 
 
 2 There I behold, with sweet delight, 
 
 The blessed Three in One ; 
 And strong affections fix my sight 
 On God's incarnate Son. 
 
 3 His promise stands forever firm, 
 
 His grace shall ne'er depart; 
 He binds my name upon his arm, 
 And seals it on his heart. 
 
 4 Light are the pains that nature brings ; 
 
 rlow short our sorrows are, 
 When with eternal future things 
 The present we compare! 
 
 51 would not be a stranger still 
 To that celestial place, 
 Where I forever hope to dwell, 
 Near my Redeemer's face. 
 
 Q7fi Hymn 14. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 *■''*' Truro, Portugal. 
 
 The triumph of faith y - or, Christ's unchangeable love. 
 
 WHO shall the Lord's elect condemn? 
 'Tis God that justifies their souls ; 
 And mercy, like a mighty stream, 
 O'er all their sins divinely rolls. 
 
 2 Who shall adjudge the saints to hell ? 
 'Tis Christ that suffer'd in their stead ; 
 And, the salvation to fulfil, 
 
 Behold him rising from the dead ! 
 
 3 He lives ! he lives ! and sits above, 
 Forever interceding there : 
 
 Who shall divide us from his love. 
 Or what should tempt us to despair ? 
 
 4. Shall persecution, or distress, 
 Famine, or sword, or nakedness ? 
 He that hath loved us bears us through, 
 And makes us more than conquerors too. 
 
 5 Faith hath an overcoming power ; 
 It triumphs in the dying hour ; 
 Christ is our life, our joy, our hope, 
 Nor can we sink with such a prop. 
 
 6 Not all that men on earth can do, 
 Nor powers on high, nor powers below, 
 Shall cause his mercy to remove, 
 
 Or wean our hearts from Christ our love 
 
 FEAR AND HOPE. 
 277 Psalm 119. 13th Part. CM. |> 
 
 "* Canterbury, Dedham. 
 
 Holy fear, and tenderness of conscience. 
 Verse 10. 
 
 WITH my whole heart I've sought thy 
 O let me never stray [face, 
 
 From thy commands, O God of grace. 
 Nor tread the sinner's way ! 
 
 Verse 11. 
 
 2 Thy word I've hid within my heart, 
 
 To keep my conscience clean, 
 And be an everlasting guard 
 From every rising sin. 
 
 Verses 63, 53, 158. 
 
 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. 
 
 Verses 161, 163. 
 
 4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong, 
 
 My spirit stands in awe : 
 My soul abhors a lying tongue, 
 But loves thy righteous law. 
 
 Verses 161, 120. 
 
 5 My heart with sacred reverence hears 
 
 The threatening of thy word ; 
 My flesh with holy trembling fears 
 The judgments of the Lord. 
 
 Verses 166, 174. 
 
 6 My God, I long, I hope, I wait 
 
 For thy salvation still ; 
 While thy whole law is my delight, 
 And I obey thy will. 
 
 <>7« Psalm 42. 1st Part. CM. #orb 
 
 ■ Swanwick, Barby. 
 
 Desertion and hope ; or, complaint of absence from 
 public worship. 
 
 WITH earnest longings of the mind, 
 My God, to thee I Iook ; 
 So pants the hunted hart to find 
 And taste the cooling brook. 
 
 2 When shall I see thy courts of grace 
 
 And meet my God again? 
 So long an absence from thy face 
 My heart endures with pain. 
 
 3 Temptations vex my weary soul, 
 
 And tears are my repast; 
 The foe insults without control,— 
 
 ' And where's your God at last ?' 
 4 'Tis with a mournful pleasure now 
 
 I think on ancient days ; 
 Then to thy house did numbers go, 
 
 And all our work was praise. 
 5 But why, my soul, sunk down so far 
 
 Beneath this heavy load? 
 Why do my thoughts indulge despair, 
 
 And sin against my God? 
 
INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 
 
 281 
 
 6 Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand 
 Can all thy woes remove : 
 For I shall yet before him stand, 
 And sing restoring love. 
 
 07G Psalm 42. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^ ' ** Portugal, Hebron. 
 
 .Melancholy thoughts reproved; or, hope in affliction. 
 
 MY spirit sinks within me, Lord, 
 But I will call thy name to mind, 
 And times of past distress record, 
 When I have found my God was kind. 
 
 2 Huge troubles, with tumultuous noise, 
 Swell like a sea, and round me spread ; 
 Thy water-spouts drown all my joys, 
 And rising waves roll o'er my head. 
 
 3 Yet will the Lord command his love 
 When I address his throne by day : 
 Nor in the night his grace remove ; 
 The night shall hear me sing and pray. 
 
 4 I'll cast myself before his feet, 
 
 And say, ' My God, my heavenly rock ! 
 
 ' Why doth thy love so long forget 
 
 ' The soul that groans beneath thy stroke.' 
 
 5 I'll chide my heart, that sinks so low, 
 Why should my soul indulge her grief? 
 Hope in the Lord, and praise him too : 
 He is my rest, my sure relief. 
 
 6 Thy light and truth shall guide me still ; 
 Thy word shall my best thoughts employ, 
 And lead me to thine holy hill, 
 
 My God, my most exceeding joy ! 
 
 9Q0 Psalm 77. 1st Part. CM. b 
 
 &W Miller, Dundee. 
 
 Melancholy assaulting, and hope prevailing. 
 
 TO God I cry'd with mournful voice, 
 I sought his gracious ear, 
 In the sad day when troubles rose, 
 And fill'd the night with fear. 
 2 Sad were my days, and dark my nights, 
 My soul refused relief; 
 I thought on God, the just and wise, 
 
 But thoughts increased my grief. 
 ■i Still I complain'd, and still oppress'd, 
 My heart began to break: 
 My God, thy wrath forbade my rest, 
 And kept mine eyes awake. 
 
 4 My overwhelming sorrows grew 
 
 Till I could speak no more ; 
 Then I within myself withdrew, 
 And call'd thy judgments o'er. 
 
 5 I call'd back years and ancient times, 
 
 When I beheld thy face ; 
 My spirit search'd for secret crimes, 
 That might withhold thy grace. 
 
 61 call'd thy mercies to my mind, 
 Which I enjoy'd before ; 
 And will the Lord no more be kind? 
 His face appear no more ? 
 
 7 Will he forever cast me off? 
 
 His promise ever fail ? 
 Hath he forgot his tender love ? 
 Shall anger still prevail? 
 
 8 But I forbid this hopeless thought, 
 
 This dark, despairing frame, 
 Remembering what thy hand hath 
 wrought ; 
 Thy hand is still the same. 
 
 9 I'll think again of all thy ways, 
 
 And talk thy wonders o'er; 
 Thy wonders of recovering grace, 
 When flesh could hope no more. 
 
 10 Grace dwells with justice on the throne ; 
 
 And men that love thy word, 
 Have in thy sanctuary known 
 The counsels of the Lord. 
 
 OQ1 Psalm 3. C M. fc 
 
 /fe, °- L Irish, Abridge. 
 
 Doubts and fears suppressed ; or, God our defence 
 from sin and Satun. 
 
 MY God, how many are my fears! 
 How fast my foes increase ! 
 Conspiring my eternal death, 
 They break my present peace. 
 
 2 The lying tempter would persuade 
 
 There's no relief in heaven ; 
 And all my swelling sins appear 
 Too big to be forgiven. 
 
 3 But thou, my glory and my strength, 
 
 Shalt on the tempter tread, 
 Shalt silence all my threatening guilt, 
 And raise my drooping head. 
 
 4 [I cry'd ; and from his holy hill 
 
 He bow'd a listening ear ; 
 I call'd my Father and my God, 
 And he subdued my fear. 
 
 5 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, 
 
 In spite of all my foes ; 
 I 'woke, and wonder'd at the grace, 
 That guarded my repose.] 
 
 6 What though the hosts of death and hell 
 
 All arm'd against me stood ! 
 Terrors no more shall shake my soul ; 
 My refuge is my God. 
 
 7 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, 
 
 While I thy olorv sing: 
 My God hath broke the serpent's teeth 
 And death has lost his sting. 
 
282, 283, 284 
 
 HUMILITY...JOY AND REJOICING. 
 
 285, 286 
 
 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs ; 
 His arm alone can save ; 
 Blessings attend thy people here, 
 And reach beyond the grave. 
 
 HUMILITY. 
 OQO Hymn 131. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 AtKJA* Castle Street, All Saints. 
 
 The pharisce and publican. 
 
 BEHOLD how sinners disagree, 
 The publican and ph arise e ; 
 One doth his righteousness proclaim ; 
 The other owns his guilt and shame. 
 
 2 This man at humble distance stands, 
 And cries for grace with lifted hands ; 
 That, boldly rises near the throne, 
 And talks of duties he has done. 
 
 3 The Lord their different language knows, 
 And different answers he bestows ; 
 The humble soul with grace he crowns, 
 While on the proud his anger frowns. 
 
 4 Dear Father, let me never be 
 Join'd with the boasting pharisee ; 
 I have no merits of my own, 
 
 But plead the sufferings of thy Son. 
 
 OQQ Psalm 131. CM. b 
 
 ~*- >t ' PeJliam, Mear. 
 
 Humility and submission. 
 
 TS there ambition in my heart? 
 -■- Search, gracious God, and see; 
 Or do I act a haughty part? 
 Lord, I appeal to thee. 
 2 1 charge my thoughts, be humble still, 
 And all my carriage mild; 
 Content, my Father, with thy will, 
 And quiet as a child. 
 3 The patient soul, the lowly mind 
 
 Shall have a large reAvard: 
 Let saints in sorrow lie resign'd, 
 And trust a faithful Lord. 
 
 JOY AND REJOICING. 
 284 Psalm 18. 3d Part. L. M. # 
 
 Antigua, Hague. 
 Rejoicing in God; or, salvation and triumph. 
 
 TUST are thy ways, and true thy word, 
 •* Great Rock of my secure abode ; 
 Who is a God, beside the Lord ? 
 Or where's a refuge like our God ? 
 
 2 'Tis he that girds me with his might, 
 Gives me his holy sword to wield ; 
 And, while with sin and hell I fight, 
 Spreads his salvation for my shield. 
 
 3 He lives, (and blessed be my Rock) 
 The God of my salvation lives : 
 The dark designs of hell he broke : 
 Sweet is the peace my Father gives., 
 
 4 Before the scoffers of the age 
 I will exalt my Father's name ; 
 Nor tremble at their mighty rage, 
 But meet reproach, and bear the shame. 
 
 5 To David and his royal seed 
 Thy grace forever shall extend ; 
 
 Thy love to saints, in Christ their head, 
 Knows not a limit, nor an end. 
 
 OQ« Hymn 57. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 &*->** Eaton, All Saints, Ward. 
 
 The pleasures of a good conscience. 
 
 LORD, how secure and blest are they 
 Who feel the joys of pardon'd sin ! 
 Should storms of wrath shake earth and 
 
 sea, 
 Their minds have heaven and peace 
 within. 
 
 2 The day glides sweetly o'er their heads, 
 Made up of innocence and love ; 
 
 And soft and silent as the shades, 
 Their nightly minutes gently move. 
 
 3 [Quick as their thoughts their joys come 
 But fly not half so fast away ! [on, 
 Their souis are ever bright as noon, 
 And calm as summer evenings be. 
 
 4 How oft they look to th' heavenly hills, 
 Where groves of living pleasure grow ! 
 And longing hopes and cheerful smiles 
 Sit undisturb'd upon their brow.] 
 
 5 They scorn to seek our golden toys ; 
 But spend the day and share the night 
 In numbering o'er the richer joys, 
 That heaven prepares for their delight, 
 
 GWhile wretched we, like worms and moles, 
 Lie grov'ling in the dast below: 
 Almighty grace, renew our sftuls, 
 And we'll aspire to glory too. 
 
 2QQ Hymn 73. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Braintree, Lanesboro'. 
 Doubts scattered ; or, spiritual joys restored. 
 
 FTENCE from my soul, sad thoughts, 
 -*--*- be gone, « 
 
 And leave me to my joys , 
 My tongue shall triumph in my God, 
 
 And make a joyful noise. 
 
 2 Darkness and doubts had veil'd my mind, 
 
 And drown'd my head in tears, 
 Till sovereign grace, with shining rays, 
 Dispell'd my gloomy fears. 
 
 3 O ! what immortal joys I felt, 
 
 And raptures all divine — 
 When Jesus told me — / was hu t 
 And my Beloved y mine I 
 
287, 288 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 
 
 289 
 
 4 In vain the tempter frights my soul, 
 And breaks my peace in vain; 
 One glimpse, dear Saviour, of thy face, 
 Revives my joys again. 
 
 G ] 
 
 OQ7 Hymn 59. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 *~^ ' Irish, Arundel. 
 
 Paradise on earth. 
 
 JLORY to God, who walks the sky, 
 And sends his blessings through ; 
 Who tells his saints of joys on high, 
 And gives a taste below. 
 
 2 [Glory to God, who stoops his throne, 
 
 That dust and worms may see't, 
 And brings a glimpse of glory down 
 Around his sacred feet. 
 
 3 When Christ, with all his graces crown'd, 
 
 Sheds his kind beams abroad, 
 Tis a young heaven on earthly ground, 
 And glory in the bud. 
 
 4 A blooming paradise of joy 
 
 In this wild desert springs ; 
 And every sense I straight employ 
 On sweet celestial things. 
 
 5 White lilies all around appear, 
 
 And each his glory shows ! 
 The Rose of Sharon blossoms here, 
 The fairest flower that blows. 
 
 6 Cheerful I feast on heavenly fruit, 
 
 And drink the pleasures down ; 
 Pleasures that flow hard by the foot 
 
 Of the eternal throne ! 
 7 But ah! how soon my joys decay ; 
 
 How soon my sins arise, 
 And snatch the heavenly scene away 
 
 From these lamenting eyes. 
 
 8 When shall the time, dear Jesus, when 
 
 The shining day appear, 
 That I shall leave these clouds of sin, 
 And guilt, and darkness here ? 
 
 9 Up to the fields above the skies, 
 
 My hasty feet would go ; 
 There everlasting flowers arise, 
 And joys unwithering grow. 
 
 OQQ Hymn 30. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 AfKJ ^- } St. Thomas, Silver-Street. 
 
 Heavenly joy on earth. 
 
 [/"lOME, 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 banish'd from the place ! 
 
 Religion never was design'd 
 To make our pleasures less.] 
 
 3 Let those refuse to sing, 
 That never knew our God ; 
 
 But favourites of the heavenly King 
 May speak their joys abroad. 
 
 4 [The God that rules on high ; 
 And thunders when he please, 
 
 That rides upon the stormy sky, 
 And manages the seas — ] 
 
 5 This awful God is our's, 
 Our Father, and our love 
 
 He shall send down his heavenly powers 
 To carry us above. 
 
 6 There we shall see his face, 
 And never, never sin ; 
 
 There, from the rivers of his grace, 
 Drink endless pleasures in. ° 
 
 7 Yes, and before we rise 
 To that immortal state, 
 
 The thoughts of such amazing bliss 
 Should constant joys create. 
 
 8 [The men of grace have found 
 Glory begun below; 
 
 Celestial fruits on earthly ground 
 From faith and hope may grow.] 
 
 9 [The hill of Zion yields 
 A thousand sacred sweets, 
 
 Before we reach the heavenly fields^ 
 Or walk the golden streets. 
 
 10 Then let our songs abound, 
 And every tear be dry; 
 
 We're marching through Immanuel's 
 ground- 
 To fairer worlds on high.] 
 
 KNOWLEDGE. 
 
 QQQ Psalm 25. 2d Part. S. M. # 
 *' C7 *- / Sutton, Froome. 
 
 Divine instruction, 
 
 WHERE shall the man be found 
 That fears t' offend his God ; 
 That loves the gospel's joyful sound, 
 And trembles at the rod? 
 
 2 The Lord shall make him know 
 The secrets of his heart, 
 
 The wonders of his covenant show, 
 And all his love impart. 
 
 3 The dealings of his hand 
 Are truth and mercy still, 
 
 With such as in his covenant stand, 
 And love to do his will. 
 
 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease 
 Before their Maker's face ; 
 
 Their seed shall taste the promises 
 In their extensive grace, 
 
 
290, 291 
 
 LIBERALITY. 
 
 292, 293 
 
 OQO Psalm 119. 9th Part. CM. # 
 
 &**" Arundel, Kingston, Hymn 2d. 
 
 Desire of knowledge ; or, the teachings of the Spirit 
 with the word. 
 Verses 64, 68, 18. 
 
 THY mercies fill the earth, O Lord, 
 How good thy works appear ! 
 Open mine eyes to read thy word, 
 And see thy wonders there. 
 
 Verses 73, 125. 
 
 2 My heart was fashion'd by thy hand, 
 
 My service is thy due ; 
 O make thy servant .understand 
 The duties he must do. 
 
 Verse 19. 
 
 3 Since I'm a stranger here below, 
 
 Let not thy path be hid ; 
 But mark the road my feet should go, 
 And be my constant guide. 
 
 Verse 26. 
 
 4 When I confess'd my wandering ways, 
 
 Thou heard'st my soul complain ; 
 Grant me the teachings of thy grace, 
 Or I shall stray again. 
 
 Verses 33, 34. 
 
 5 If God to me his statutes show, 
 
 And heavenly truth impart, 
 His work forever I'll pursue, 
 His law shall rule my heart. 
 
 Verses 50, 71. 
 
 6 This was my comfort when I bore 
 
 Variety of grief; 
 It made me learn thy word the more, 
 And fly to that relief. 
 
 Verse 51. 
 
 7 [In vain the proud deride me now ; 
 
 I'll ne'er forget thy law ; 
 Nor let that blessed gospel go, 
 Whence all my hopes I draw. 
 
 Verses 27, 171. 
 
 8 When I have learn'd my Father's will, 
 
 I'll teach the world his ways : 
 My thankful lips, inspir'd with zeal, 
 Shall loud pronounce his praise.] 
 
 LIBERALITY. 
 OQ1 Psalm 37. 2d Part. CM. b 
 
 A " t/X Barby, St. Ann's. 
 
 Charity to the poor ; or, religion in words and deeds. 
 
 X^HY do the wealthy wicked boast, 
 ' * And grow profanely bold ? 
 The meanest portion of the just 
 Excels the sinner's gold. 
 
 2 The wicked borrows of his friends, 
 
 But ne'er designs to pay ; 
 The saint is merciful, and lends, 
 Nor turns the poor away. 
 
 3 His alms with liberal heart he gives 
 
 Among the sons of need ; 
 His memory to long ages lives, 
 And blessed is his seed. 
 
 4 His lips abhor to talk profane, 
 
 To slander or defraud ; 
 His ready tongue declares to men 
 What he has learn'd of God. 
 
 5 The law and gospel of the Lord 
 
 Deep in his hOart abide ; 
 Led by the Spirit and the word, 
 His feet shall never slide. 
 
 6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand, 
 
 Preserved from every snare ; 
 They shall possess the promised land, 
 And dwell forever there. 
 
 QOO Psalm 41. L. M. # 
 
 Antigua, Tallis' Evening Hymn. 
 Charity to the poor ; or, pity to the afflicted. 
 
 BLEST is the man, whose bowels move, 
 And melt with pity to the poor ; 
 Whose soul by sympathizing love, 
 Feels what his fellow saints endure. 
 
 2 His heart contrives for their relief 
 More good than his own hands can do ; 
 He, in the time of general grief, 
 Shall find the Lord has bowels too. 
 
 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, 
 With secret blessings on his head, 
 When drought, and pestilence, and dearth 
 Around him multiply their dead. 
 
 4 Or, if he languish on his couch, 
 God will pronounce his sins forgiven, 
 Will save him with a healing touch, 
 Or take his willina' soul to heaven. 
 
 9QO Psalm 112. L. P. M. # 
 
 ^« 7t> Brooklyn, St. Hellens. 
 
 The blessings of the liberal man. 
 
 THAT man is blest, who stands in awe 
 Of God, and loves his sacred law ; 
 His seed on earth shall be renown'd ; 
 His house, the seat of wealth, shall be 
 An inexhausted treasury, 
 And with successive honours crown'd. 
 
 2 His liberal favours he extends, 
 
 To some he gives, to others lends : 
 
 A generous pity fills his mind : 
 Yet what his charity impairs, 
 He saves by prudence in affairs, 
 And thus he's just to all mankind. 
 
 3 His hands, while they his alr^p bestow'd, 
 His glory's future harvest sow'd : 
 
 The sweet remembrance of the just, 
 Like a green root, revives and bears 
 A train of blessings for his heirs, 
 
 When dying nature sleeps in dust. 
 
 4 Beset with threatening dangers round, 
 Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground • 
 
 His conscience holds his courage up • 
 
21*., 295 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 296, 297 
 
 The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light 
 Shines brightest in affliction's night; 
 And sees in darkness beams of hope. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 [111 tidings never can surprise 
 His heart, that fix'd on God relies, 
 
 The waves and tempests roar around ; 
 Safe on a rock he sits, and sees 
 The shipwreck of his enemies, 
 
 And all their hope and glory drown'd. 
 
 6 The wicked shall his triumph see, 
 And gnash their teeth in agony, 
 
 To find their expectations cross'd: 
 They and their envy, pride and spite, 
 Sink down to everlasting night, 
 
 And all their names in darkness lost.] 
 
 OQA Psalm 112. L. M. # 
 
 "'J^ Slade, Nantvvich. 
 
 The blessings of the pious and charitable. 
 
 npHRICE happy man, who fears the 
 * Lord, 
 
 Loves his commands, and trusts his word ; 
 Honour and peace his days attend, 
 And blessings to 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 When times grow dark, and tidings spread, 
 That fill his neighbours round with dread, 
 His heart is arm'd against the fear, 
 For God, with all his power, is there. 
 
 4 His soul, well fix'd upon the Lord, 
 Draws heavenly courage from his word ; 
 Amidst the darkness, light shall rise, 
 To cheer his heart, and bless his eyes. 
 
 5 He hath dispersed his alms abroad, 
 His works are still before his God : 
 His name on earth shall long remain, 
 While envious sinners fret in vain. 
 
 295 
 
 Psalm 112 C. M. # 
 
 Rochester, Mear. 
 Liberality rewarded. 
 
 HAPPY is he that 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. 
 
 3 No evil tidings shall surprise 
 
 His well-establish'd mind: 
 His soul to God, his Refuge, flies, 
 And leaves his fears behind. 
 
 4 In times of general distress 
 
 Some beams of light shall shine, 
 To show the world his righteousness 
 And give him peace divine. 
 
 5 His works of piety and love 
 
 Remain before the Lord ; 
 Honour on earth, and joys above, 
 Shall be his sure reward. 
 
 LOVE. 
 QQfi Hymn 38. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 ****** York, Braintree. 
 
 Love to Ood. 
 
 TJ APP Y the heart where graces reign, 
 ■*-■*- Where love inspires the breast ; 
 Love is the brightest of the train, 
 And strengthens all the rest. 
 
 2 KnoAvledge, alas ! 'tis all in vain, 
 
 And all in vain our fear; 
 Our stubborn sins will fight and reign, 
 If love be absent there. 
 
 3 'Tis love that makes our cheerful feet 
 
 In swift obedience move ; 
 The devils know, and tremble too ; 
 But Satan cannot love. 
 
 4 This is the grace that lives and sings 
 
 When faith and hope shall cease ; 
 'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings 
 In the sweet realms of bliss. 
 
 5 Before we quite forsake our clay, 
 
 Or leave this dark abode, 
 The wings of love bear us away 
 To see our smiling God. 
 
 907 Hymn 42. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 ■"*' Peterhoro', Bethlehem, Salem 
 
 Delight in Ood. 
 
 WW'¥ God, what endless pleasures dwell 
 ■*■" Above, at thy right hand ! 
 Thy courts below, how amiable, 
 Where all thy graces stand ! 
 
 2 The swallow near thy temple lies, 
 
 And chirps a cheerful note : 
 The lark mounts upward to the skies, 
 And tunes her warbling throat : — 
 
 3 And we, when in thy presence, Lord, 
 
 We shout with joyful tongues ; 
 
 Or, sitting round our Father's board, 
 
 We crown the feast with songs. 
 
 4 While Jesus shines with quick'ning grace 
 
 We sing, and mount on high ; 
 
 But, if a frown becloud his face, 
 
 We faint, and tire, and die. 
 
 5 [Just as we see the lonesome dove 
 
 Bemoan her widow'd state, 
 Wandering, she flies through all the grove 
 And mourns her loving mate : 
 
298, 299, 300 
 
 LOVE. 
 
 301, 302, 303 
 
 6 Just so our thoughts, from thing to thing, 
 
 In restless circles rove : 
 Just so we droop, and hang the wing, 
 When Jesus hides his love.] 
 
 OQQ Hymn 108. B. 1. S. M. # 
 
 AtZJO Paddington, Watchman. 
 
 « Christ unseen and beloved. 
 
 NOT with our mortal eyes 
 Have we beheld the Lord; 
 Yet we rejoice to hear his name, 
 And love him in his word. 
 
 2 On earth we want the signt 
 Of our Redeemer's face ; 
 
 Yet, Lord, our inmost thoughts delight 
 To dwell upon thy grace. 
 
 3 And when we taste thy love, 
 Our joys divinely grow 
 
 Unspeakable, like those above, 
 And heaven begins below. 
 
 299 
 
 4 Tender and kind be all our thoughts : 
 Through all our lives let mercy run : 
 So God forgives our numerous faults, 
 For the dear sake of Christ his Son. 
 
 Psalm 133. CM. # 
 
 Barby, Abridge. 
 
 Brotherly love. 
 
 LO, what an entertaining sight 
 Are brethren that agree ! 
 Brethren, whose cheerful hearts unite 
 In bands of piety ! 
 2 What streams of love, from Christ the 
 Descend to every soul, [spring, 
 And heavenly peace, with balmy wing, 
 Shades and bedews the whole :— 
 3'Tis like the oil, divinely sweet, 
 On Aaron's reverend head, 
 The trickling drops perfum'd his feet, 
 
 And o'er nis garments spread. 
 4'Tis pleasant as the morning dews 
 That fall on Zion's hill, 
 Where God his mildest glory shows, 
 And makes his grace distil. 
 
 oaa Hymn 130. B.I.L.M. b 
 
 " uu Quito, Dresden. 
 
 Love and hatred. 
 
 NOW by the bowels of my God, 
 His sharp distress, his sore complaints, 
 By his last groans, his dying blood, 
 I charge my soul to love the saints. 
 
 2 Clamour, and wrath, and war be gone, 
 Envy and spite forever cease ; 
 Let bitter words no more be known 
 Among the saints, the sons of peace. 
 
 3 The Spirit, like a peaceful dove, 
 Flies from the realms of noise and strife ; 
 Why should we vex and grieve his love, 
 Who seals our souls to heavenly life ! 
 
 QA1 Hymn 126. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 t ' v/Jl ltothwell, Stonefield. 
 
 Charity and uncharitableness. 
 
 WOT different food nor different dress 
 •^ Compose th% kingdom of our Lord, 
 But peace and joy and righteousness, 
 Faith, and obedience to his word. 
 
 2 When weaker Christians we despise, 
 We do the gospel mighty wrong \ 
 For God, the gracious and the wise, 
 Receives the feeble with the strong. 
 
 3 Let pride and wrath be banish'd hence, 
 Meekness and love our souls pursue : 
 Nor shall our practice give offence 
 To saints, the Gentile or the Jew. 
 
 OAO Hymn 133. B. 1. CM. b 
 
 eJV *' Dundee, Medfield. 
 
 Love and charity. 
 
 LET Pharisees of high esteem 
 Their faith and zeal declare, 
 All their religioii is a dream, 
 If love be wanting there. 
 
 2 Love suffers long with patient, eye, 
 
 Nor is provoked in haste ; 
 
 She lets the present injury die, 
 
 And long forgets the past. 
 
 3 [Malice and rage, those fires of hell, 
 
 She quenches with her tongue ; 
 
 Hopes, and believes, and thinks no ill, 
 
 Though she endures the wrong.] 
 
 4 [She ne'er desires nor seeks to know 
 
 The scandals of the time ; 
 Nor looks with pride on those below, 
 Nor envies those that climb.] 
 
 5 She lays her own advantage by, 
 
 To seek her neighbour's good : 
 So God's own Son came down to die, 
 And bought our lives with blood. 
 
 6 Love is the grace that keeps her power 
 
 In all the realms above ; 
 There faith and hope are known no more 
 But saints forever love. 
 
 OAO Psalm 35. 2d Part. CM. # 
 
 *}\JtP Abridge, Lanesboro'. 
 
 Love to enemies ; or, the love of Christ to sinners 
 typified in David. 
 
 BEHOLD the love, the generous love, 
 That holy David shows ; 
 Hark, how his sounding bowels move 
 To his afflicted foes ! 
 
304, 305 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 306, 307 
 
 2 When they are sick, his soul complains, 
 
 And seems to feel the smart ; 
 The spirit of the gospel reigns, 
 And melts his pious heart. 
 
 3 How did his flowing tears condole, 
 
 As for a brother dead! 
 And fasting, mortify'd his soul, 
 While for their life he pray'd. 
 
 4 They groan'd, and curs'd him on their bed, 
 
 Yet still he pleads a*hd mourns ; 
 And double blessings on his head 
 The righteous God returns. 
 
 5 O glorious type of. heavenly grace ! 
 
 Thus Christ the Lord appears ; 
 While sinners curse, the Saviour prays, 
 And pities them with tears. 
 
 6 He, the true David, Israel's King, 
 
 Blest and beloved of God, 
 
 To save us rebels, dead in sin, 
 
 Paid his own dearest blood. 
 
 Of) A Psalm 109. C. M. b 
 
 eJC ^* Bedford, Litchfield. 
 
 Love to enemies, from the example of Christ. 
 
 GOD of my mercy and my praise, 
 Thy glory is my song : 
 Though sinners speak against thy grace, 
 With a blaspheming tongue. 
 
 2 When in the form of mortal man 
 
 Thy Son on earth was found, 
 With cruel slanders, false, and vain, 
 They compass'd him around. 
 
 3 Their miseries his compassion move, 
 
 Their peace he still pursued ; 
 They render hatred for his love, 
 And evil for his good. 
 
 4 Their malice raged without a cause, 
 
 'Yet, with his dying breath, 
 He pray'd for murderers on his cross, 
 And blest his foes in death. 
 
 5 Lord, shall thy bright example shine 
 
 In vain before mine eyes ? 
 Give me a soul a-kin to thine, 
 
 To love mine enemies. 
 8 The Lord shall on my side engage, 
 
 And in my Saviour's name 
 I shall defeat their pride and rage, 
 
 Who slander and condemn. 
 
 QA* Hymn 134. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ^ Vt7 Dan vers, Wells. 
 
 Religion vain without lope, 
 
 HAD I the tongues of Greeks and Jews 
 And nobler speech than angels use, 
 If love be absent, I am found 
 Like tinkling brass, an empty sound. 
 2 Were I inspired to preach and tell 
 All that is done in heaven and hell ; 
 
 Or could my faith the world remove, 
 Still I am nothing without love. 
 
 3 Should I distribute all my store, 
 To feed the bowels of the poor ; 
 Or give my body to the flame, 
 To gain a martyr's glorious name ; 
 
 4 If love to God, and love to men 
 Be absent, all my hopes are vain ! 
 Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal, 
 The works of love can e'er fulfil. 
 
 PRUDENCE. 
 QAfi Psalm 39. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 wvv London, Medfield. 
 
 Watchfulness over the tongue ; or, prudence and zeal 
 
 rriHUS I resolv'd before the Lord, 
 -*- ' Now will I watch my tongue, 
 'Lest I let slip one sinful word, 
 'Or do my neighbour wrong.' 
 
 2 And if I'm e'er constraint to stay, 
 
 With men of lives profane, 
 I'll set a double guard that day, 
 Nor let my talk be vain. 
 
 3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak 
 
 The pious thoughts I feel, 
 Lest scoffers should the occasion take 
 To mock my holy zeal. 
 
 4 Yet if some proper hour appear, 
 
 I'll not be over-awed, 
 But let the scoffing sinners hear 
 That I can speak for God. 
 
 REPENTANCE. 
 Qf|7 Hymn 123. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 "^ ■ Franklin, Canterbury. 
 
 The repenting prodigal. 
 
 BEHOLD the wretch, whose lust and 
 Had wasted his estate ; [wine 
 He begs a share among the swine, 
 To taste the husks they eat ! 
 2'I die with hunger here,' he cries, 
 ' 1 starve in foreign lands ; 
 ' My father's house has large supplies 
 'And bounteous are his hands. 
 3 ' I'll go, and with a mournful tongue 
 ' Fall down before his face ; 
 ' Father, I've done thy justice wrong, 
 ' Nor can deserve thy grace.' 
 
 4 He said — and hastened to his home 
 
 To seek his father's love ; 
 The father saw the rebel come, 
 And all his bowels move. 
 
 5 He ran, and fell upon his neck, 
 
 Embraced and kiss'd his son ; 
 The rebel's heart with sorrow brake 
 For follies he had done. 
 
 
308, 309 
 
 REPENTANCE. 
 
 310, 311, 312 
 
 (j 4 Take off his clothes of shame and sin,' 
 (The father gives command) 
 * Dress him in garments white and clean, 
 
 ' With rings adorn his hand. 
 7 ' A day of feasting I ordain ; 
 1 Let mirth and joy abound ; 
 4 My son was dead, and lives again, 
 ' Was lost, and now is found? 
 
 oao Psalm 51. 2d Part. CM. b 
 
 «>v/0 Ferry, Windsor. 
 
 Repentance, and faith in the blood of Christ. 
 
 OGOD of mercy, hear my call, 
 My load of guilt remove ; 
 Break down this separating wall 
 That bars me from thy love. 
 
 2 Give me the presence of thy grace ; 
 
 Then my rejoicing tongue 
 Shall speak aloud thy righteousness, 
 And make thy praise my song. 
 
 3 No blood of goats, nor heifers slain, 
 
 For sin could e'er atone ; 
 The death of Christ shall still remain 
 Sufficient and alone. 
 
 4 A soul oppress'd with sin's desert, 
 
 My God will ne'er despise ; 
 A humble groan, a broken heart, 
 Is our best sacrifice. 
 
 QAQ Hymn 74. B. 2. S. M. b 
 
 ^VkT Little Marlboro', Olmutz. 
 
 Repentance from a sense of divine goodness; or, a 
 complaint of ingratitude. 
 
 IS this the kind return, 
 And these the thanks we owe, 
 Thus to abuse eternal love, 
 Whence all our blessings flow ? 
 
 2 To what a stubborn frame 
 Has sin reduced our mind! 
 
 What strange rebellious wretches we, 
 And God as strangely kind! 
 
 3 [On us he bids the sun 
 Shed his reviving rays ; 
 
 For us the skies their circles run, 
 To lengthen out our days. 
 
 4 The brutes obey their God, 
 And bow their necks to men ; 
 
 But we, more base, more brutish things, 
 Reject his easy reign.] 
 
 5 Turn, turn us, mighty God, 
 And mould our souls afresh ; 
 
 Break, sovereign grace, these hearts of 
 And give us hearts of flesh, [stone, 
 
 6 Let old ingratitude 
 Provoke our weeping eyes ; 
 
 And hourly, as new mercies fall, 
 Let hourly thanks arise. 
 
 Q1A Hymn 106. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 * JXV Haarlem, York. 
 
 Repentance at the cross. 
 
 f~\ IF my soul was form'd for wo, 
 ^-^ How would I vent my sighs ; 
 Repentance should like rivers flow 
 From both my streaming eyes. 
 
 2 'Twas for my sins, my dearest Lord 
 
 Hung on the cursed tree, 
 And groan'd away a dying life 
 For thee, my soul, for thee. 
 
 3 O ! how I hate those lusts of mine 
 
 That crucified my God ; 
 Those sins that piere'd andnail'd his flesh 
 Fast to the fatal wood. 
 
 4 Yes, my Redeemer, they shall die ; 
 
 My heart has so decreed ; 
 Nor will I spare the guilty things 
 That made my Saviour bleed. 
 
 5 While, with a melting, broken heart, 
 
 My murder'd Lord I view, 
 I'll raise revenge against my sins, 
 And slay the murderers too. 
 
 311 
 
 Hymn 9. B. 2. C M. b 
 
 Mear, Burford. 
 Godly sorrow arising from the sufferings of Christ 
 
 ALAS! and did my Saviour bleed! 
 And did my Sovereign die ? 
 Would he devote that sacred head 
 For such a worm as I ? 
 
 2 Thy body slain, sweet Jesus, thine, 
 
 And bath'd in its own blood, 
 While, all expos'd to wrath divine, 
 The glorious Sufferer stood! 
 
 3 Was it for crimes that I had done, 
 
 He groan'd upon the tree ? 
 
 Amazing pity, grace unknown ! 
 
 And love beyond degree ! 
 
 4 Well might the sun in darkness hide, 
 
 And shut his glories in, 
 When God, the mighty Maker, died, 
 For man, the creature's sin. 
 
 5 Thus might I hide my blushing face, 
 
 While his dear cross appears, 
 
 Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, 
 
 And melt mine eyes in tears. 
 
 6 But drops of grief can ne'er repay 
 
 The debt of love I owe : 
 Here, Lord, I give myself away ; 
 'Tis all that I can, do. 
 
 QIO Hymn 101. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 tf±A< Truro, Slioel, Sabaoth. 
 
 Joy in heaven for a repenting sinner. 
 
 WHO can describe the joys that rise. 
 Through all the courts of paradise, 
 
313, 314 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 315, 316, 317 
 
 To see a prodigal return, 
 
 To see an heir of glory born ? 
 
 2 With joy the Father doth approve 
 The fruit of his eternal love ; 
 
 The Son with joy looks down and sees 
 The purchase of his agonies. 
 
 3 The Spirit takes delight to view 
 The holy soul he form'd anew ; 
 And saints and angels join to sing 
 The growing empire of their King. 
 
 RESIGNATION. 
 Q1 Q Psalm 123. C. M. # or b 
 
 ** ±tf Bedford, Dedham, Litchfield. 
 
 Pleading with submission. 
 
 OTHOU, whose grace and justice reign. 
 Enthroned above the skies, 
 To thee our hearts would tell their pain, 
 To thee we lift our eyes. 
 
 2 As servants watch their master's hand, 
 
 And fear the angry stroke ; 
 Or maids before their mistress stand, 
 And wait a peaceful look ; 
 
 3 So for our sins we justly feel 
 
 Thy discipline, O God ; 
 Yet wait the gracious moment still, 
 Till thou remove thy rod. 
 
 4 Those, who in wealth and pleasure live, 
 
 Our daily groans deride, 
 And thy delays of mercy give 
 Fresh courage to their pride. 
 
 5 Our foes insult us, but our hope 
 
 In thy compassion lies ; 
 This thought shall bear our spirits up, 
 That God will not despise. 
 
 Q1J. Hymn 129. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 OJ -^ t Danvers, Shoel. 
 
 Submission and deliverance; or, Abraham offering 
 his son. 
 
 ^ AINTS, at your heavenly Father's 
 ^ word, 
 
 Give up your comforts to the Lord ; 
 
 He shall restore what you resign, 
 
 Or grant you blessings more divine. 
 2 So Abrah'm, with obedient hand, 
 
 Led forth his son at God's command ; 
 
 The wood, the fire, the knife he took ; 
 
 His arm prepared the dreadful stroke. 
 3' Abrah'm, forbear,' the angel cry'd ; 
 
 4 Thy faith is known, thv love is try'd ; 
 
 4 Thy son shall live, and in thy seed 
 
 4 Shall the whole earth be blest indeed.' 
 4 Just in the last distressing hour 
 
 The Lord displays delivering power ; 
 
 The mount of danger is the place 
 
 Where we shall see surprising grace. 
 
 Q]5 Htmn 5. JB, 1. C. M. b 
 
 t * J - Bangor, Lebanon. 
 
 Submission to afflictive providences. 
 
 NAKED as from the earth we came, 
 And crept to life at first. 
 We to the earth return rgain, 
 And mingle with our dust. 
 
 2 The dear delights we here enjoy, 
 
 And fondly call our own, 
 Are but short favours borrow'd now, 
 To be repaid anon. 
 
 3 'Tis God that lifts our comforts high, 
 
 Or sinks them in the grave ; 
 He gives, and (blessed be his name !) 
 He takes but what he gave. 
 
 4 Peace, all our angry passions, then ; 
 
 Let each rebellious sigh 
 Be silent at his sovereign will, 
 And every murmur die. 
 
 5 If smiling mercy crown our lives, 
 
 Its praises shall be spread; 
 And we'll adore the justice too, 
 That strikes our comforts dead. 
 
 SINCERITY. 
 Oia Htmn 136. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 e,J - u Mear, Bedford. 
 
 Sincerity and hypocrisy ; or, formality in worship 
 
 GOD is a spirit, just and wise, 
 He sees our inmost mind ; 
 In vain to heaven we raise our cries, 
 And leave our souls behind. 
 
 2 Nothing but truth before his throne 
 
 With nonour 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 not the heart is found. 
 
 4 Lord, search my thoughts, and try my 
 
 ways, 
 And make my soul sincere ; 
 Then shall I stand before thy face, 
 And find acceptance there. 
 
 017 Psalm 50. 3d Part. L. M. b 
 
 e * J - ' Medway, Dresden, Wells. 
 
 Hypocrisy exposed. 
 
 THE Lord, the Judge, his churches 
 warns, 
 Let hypocrites attend and fear, 
 Who place their hope in rites and forms, 
 But make not faith nor love their care. 
 2 Vile wretches dare rehearse his name 
 With lips of falsehood and deceit : 
 A friend or brother they defame, 
 And soothe and flatter those they hate. 
 
318, 319 
 
 TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. 
 
 320, 32J 
 
 3 They watch to do their neighbours wrong, 
 Yet dare to seek their Maker's face ; 
 They take his covenant on their tongue, 
 But break his laws, abuse his grace. 
 
 4 To heaven they lift their hands unclean, 
 Defiled with lust, defiled with blood ; 
 By night they practise every sin, 
 
 By day their mouths draw near to God. 
 
 5 And while his judgments long delay, 
 They grow secure, and sin the more ; 
 They think he sleeps as well as they, 
 And put far off the dreadful hour. 
 
 6 O dreadful hour, when God draws near, 
 And sets their crimes before their eyes ; 
 His wrath their guilty souls shall tear, 
 And no deliverer dare to rise. 
 
 OIQ Psalm 119. 3d Part. CM. # 
 
 t,J - c ' Mear, Great Milton, Dundee. 
 
 Professions of sincerity, repentance and obedience. 
 Verses 57, 60. 
 
 THOU art my portion, O my God ; 
 Soon as I know thy way, 
 My heart makes haste t' obey thy word, 
 And suffers no delay. 
 
 Verses 30, 14. 
 
 2 I choose the path of heavenly truth, 
 
 And glory in my choice ; 
 
 Not all the riches of the earth 
 
 Could make me so rejoice. 
 
 3 The testimonies of thy grace 
 
 I set before mine eyes : 
 Thence I derive my daily strength, 
 And there my comfort lies. 
 
 Verse 59. 
 
 4 If once I wander from thy path, 
 
 I think upon my ways ; 
 Then turn my feet to thy commands, 
 And trust thy pardoning grace. 
 
 Verses 94, 114. 
 
 5 Now I am thine, forever thine, 
 
 O save thy servant, Lord ! 
 Thou art my shield, my hiding place, 
 My hope is in thy word. 
 
 Verse 112. 
 
 6 Thou hast inclined this heart of mine 
 
 Thy statutes to fulfil: 
 And thus, till mortal life shall end, 
 Would I perform thy will. 
 
 Q1Q Psalm 139. 3d Part. L. M. b 
 
 tPX£ ' 97th Psalm, Hebron. 
 
 Sincerity 
 
 , and grace tried ; or, the heart- 
 searching Ood. 
 
 MY God, what inward grief I feel, 
 When impious men transgress thy will ! 
 I mourn to hear their lips profane, 
 Take thy tremendous name in vain. 
 I Does not my soul detest and hate 
 The sons of malice and deceit ? 
 10 
 
 Those that oppose thy laws and thee, 
 I count them enemies to me. 
 
 3 Lord, search my soul, try ev'ry thought : 
 Though mine own heart accuse me not 
 Of walking in a false disguise, 
 
 I beg the trial of thine eyes. 
 
 4 Doth secret mischief lurk within ? 
 Do I indulge some unknown sin ? 
 O turn my feet whene'er I stray, 
 And lead me in thy perfect way. 
 
 OQA Psalm 18. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 tf^KJ Blendon, Dunstan. 
 
 Sincerity proved and rewarded. 
 
 LORD, thou hast seen my soul sincere, 
 Hast made thy truth and love appear ; 
 Before mine eyes I set thy laws, 
 And thou hast own'd my righteous cause. 
 
 2 Since I have learn'd thy holy ways, 
 I've walk'd upright before thy face : 
 Or, if my feet did e'er depart, 
 'Twas never with a wicked heart. 
 
 3 What sore temptations broke my rest, 
 What wars and smugglings in my breast! 
 But through thy grace that reigns within, 
 I guard against my darling sin : 
 
 4 That sin, which close besets me still, 
 That works and strives against my will ; 
 When shall thy Spirit's sovereign power 
 Destroy it, that it rise no more ? 
 
 5 [With an impartial hand, the Lord 
 Deals out to mortals their reward ; 
 The kind and faithful soul shall find 
 A God as faithful and as kind. 
 
 6 The just and pure shall ever say, 
 Thou art more pure, more just than they: 
 And men that love revenge shall know- 
 God hath an arm of vengeance too.] 
 
 TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. 
 oni Psalm 62. L. M. # 
 
 O^A Hebron, Medvvay, Portugal. 
 
 No trust in creatures ; or, faith in divine grace and 
 power. 
 
 MY spirit looks to God alone, 
 My rock and refuge is his throne 
 In all my fears, in all my straits, 
 My soul on his salvation waits. 
 
 2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways, 
 Pour out your hearts before his face ; 
 When helpers fail, and foes invade, 
 God is our all-sufficient aid. 
 
 3 False are the men of high degree, 
 The baser sort are vanity ; 
 
 Laid in the balance, both appear 
 Light as a puff of empty air. 
 
322, 323 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 324, 325, 326 
 
 4 Make not increasing gold your trust, 
 Nor set your hearts on glittering dust ; 
 Why will ye grasp the fleeting smoke, 
 And not believe what God has spoke ? 
 
 5 Once has his awful voice declared, 
 Once and again my ears have heard, 
 ' All power is his eternal due ; 
 
 ' He must be fear'd and trusted too.' 
 
 6 For sovereign power reigns not alone, 
 Grace is a partner of the throne ; 
 Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord, 
 Shall well divide our last reward. 
 
 022 Hymn 103. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 **~~ Devizes, Conway. 
 
 Not ashamed of the gospel. 
 
 I'M not ashamed to own my Lord, 
 Or to defend his cause, 
 Maintain the honour of his word, 
 The glory of his cross. 
 
 2 Jesus, my God ! I know his name ; 
 
 His name is all my trust: 
 Nor will he put my soul to shame, 
 Nor let my hope be lost. 
 
 3 Firm as his throne his promise stands, 
 
 And he can well secure 
 What I've committed to his hands 
 
 Till the decisive hour. 
 4 Then will he own my worthless name 
 
 Before his Father's face, 
 And in the New Jerusalem 
 
 Appoint my soul a place. 
 
 ADDRESSES TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 Oi)9 Hymn 34. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 **&** Barby, Franklin. 
 
 Breatldng after the Holy Spirit ; or, fervency of 
 devotion desired. 
 
 COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
 With all thy quickening powers, 
 Kindle a flame of sacred love 
 In these cold hearts of ours. 
 
 2 Look how we grovel here below, 
 
 Fond of these trifling toys : 
 Our souls can neither fly nor go, 
 To reach eternal joys. 
 
 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, 
 
 In vain we strive to rise ; 
 Hosannas languish on our tongues, 
 And our devotion dies. 
 
 4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live 
 
 At this poor dying rate ? 
 Our love so faint, so cold to thee, 
 And thine to us so great? 
 
 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
 
 With all thy quickening powers ; 
 Come, shed abroad a Saviour's v ve, 
 And that shall kindle ours. 
 
 324 
 
 Hymn 133. B. 2. L. M. * 
 
 Ellenthorpe, Truro. 
 The operations of the Holy Spirit. 
 
 ETERNAL Spirit, we confess, 
 And sing the wonders of thy grace ; 
 Thy power conveys our blessings down 
 From God the Father, and the Son. 
 
 2 Enlighten'd by thine heavenly ray, 
 Our shades and darkness turn to day : 
 Thine imvard teachings make us know 
 Our danger and our refuge too. 
 
 3 Thy power and glory works within, 
 And breaks the chains of reigning sin , 
 Doth our imperious lusts subdue, 
 And forms 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. 
 
 325 
 
 Hymn 144. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 Bedford, Arlington. 
 The witnessing and sealing Spirit. 
 
 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 the saints, 
 
 And seal the heirs of heaven ? 
 When wilt thou banish my complaints, 
 And show my sins forgiven ? 
 
 3 Assure my conscience of her part 
 
 In the Redeemer's blood ; 
 And bear thy witness with my heart, 
 That I am 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 me home. 
 
 qoft Hymn 23. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 t**'™ Shoel, Uxbridge, Danvers. 
 
 The sigfit of God and Christ in heaven. 
 
 DESCEND from heaven, immortal 
 Dove, 
 Stoop down, and take us on thy wings ; 
 And mount, and bear us far above 
 The reach of these inferior things : 
 
 2 Beyond, beyond this lower sky, 
 Up where eternal ages roll ; 
 Where solid pleasures never die, 
 And fruits immortal feast the soul. 
 
 3 O for a sight, a pleasing sight 
 
 Of our Almighty Father's throne ! ' 
 There sits our Saviour, crown'd with light 
 Cloth'd in a body like our own. 
 
327, 323 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 329,330 
 
 4 Adoring saints around him stand, 
 And thrones and powers before him fall ! 
 The God shines gracious through the man, 
 And sheds sweet glories on them all ! 
 
 5 O what amazing joys they feel, 
 While to their golden harps they sing, 
 And sit on every heavenly hill, 
 
 And spread the triumphs of their King ! 
 
 6 When shall the day, dear Lord, appear, 
 That I shall mount, to dwell above ; 
 And stand and bow among them there, 
 And view thy face, and sing, and love ? 
 
 S 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 q^7 Psalm 51. 1st Part. L. M. b 
 
 *-*~ • Hebron, Dresden. 
 
 A penitent pleading for pardon. 
 
 HOW pity, Lord ; O Lord, forgive ; 
 Let a repenting rebel live ; 
 Are not thy mercies large and free ? 
 May not a sinner trust in thee ? 
 
 2 My crimes are great, but not surpass 
 The power and glory of thy grace : 
 Great God, thy nature hath no bound, 
 So let thy pardoning love be found. 
 
 3 O 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 condemn'd, 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 word, 
 Would light on some sweet promise there, 
 Some sure support against despair. 
 
 82ft Psalm 25. 1st Part. S. M. h 
 
 ***" v -' Olsiutz, Haverhill. 
 
 Waiting far pardon and direction 
 
 1 LIFT my soul to God, 
 -*- My trust is in his name . 
 Let not my foes, that seek my blood, 
 Still triumph in my shame. 
 
 2 Sin and the powers of hell 
 Persuade me to despair; 
 
 Lord, make me know thy covenant well, 
 That I may 'scape the snare. 
 
 3 From the first dawning light 
 Till the dark evening rise, 
 
 For thy salvation, Lord, I wait 
 With ever longing eyes. 
 
 4 Remember all thy grace, 
 And lead me in thy truth ; 
 
 Forgive the sins of riper days, 
 And follies of my youth. 
 
 5 The Lord is just and kind : 
 The meek shall learn his ways ; 
 
 And every humble sinner find 
 The methods of his grace. 
 
 6 For his own goodness' sake 
 He saves my soul from shame ; 
 
 He pardons (though my guilt be great) 
 Through my Redeemer's name. 
 
 o<>Q Hymn 48. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 ^^^ Bedford, Dedham. 
 
 Love to the creatures is dangerous. 
 
 TTOW vain are all things here below ! 
 -"- How false, and yet how fair! 
 Each pleasure hath its poison too, 
 And every sweet a snare. 
 
 2 The brightest things below the sky 
 
 Give but a flattering light; 
 We should suspect some danger nigh, 
 Where we possess delight. 
 
 3 Our dearest joys, and nearest friends, 
 
 The partners of our blood, 
 How they divide our wavering minds, 
 And leave but half for God. 
 
 4 The fondness of a creature's love, 
 
 How strong it strikes the sense ! 
 Thither the warm affections move, 
 Nor can we call them thence. 
 
 5 Dear Saviour, let thy beauties be 
 
 My soul's eternal food ; 
 And grace command my heart away 
 From all created good. 
 
 QQA Hymn 41. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 ^^^ Nantwich, Ward. 
 
 A sight of God mortifies us to the world. 
 
 [TJP to the fields where angels lie, 
 ^ And living waters gently roll, 
 Fain would my thoughts leap out and fly, 
 But sin hangs heavy on my soul. 
 
 2 Thy wondrous blood, dear dying Christ, 
 Can make this world of guilt remove ; 
 And thou canst bear me where thou fly'st, 
 On thy kind wings, celestial Dove. 
 
 3 O might I once mount up, and see 
 The glories of th' eternal skies ; 
 What little things these worlds would be, 
 How despicable to my eyes !] 
 
 4 Had I a glance of thee, my God, 
 Kingdoms and men would vanish soon ; 
 Vanish, as though I saw them not$ 
 
 As a dim candle dies at noon. 
 
331, 332 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 333, 334, &35 
 
 5 Then they might fight, and rage and rave, 
 I should perceive the noise no more 
 Than we can hear a shaking leaf, 
 While rattling thunders round us roar. 
 
 6 Great All in All, eternal King, 
 Let me but view thy lovely face, 
 And all my powers shall bow, and sing 
 Thine endless grandeur, and thy grace. 
 
 331 Hymn1 °- b - 2 - c - m - 
 
 Lanesboro', York. 
 
 b or# 
 
 Parting with carnal joys. 
 
 r|/¥Y soul forsakes her vain delight, 
 -L" And bids the world farewell; 
 Base as the dirt beneath my feet, 
 And mischievous as hell. 
 2 No longer will I ask your love, 
 
 Nor seek your friendship more • 
 The happiness that I approve 
 Lies not within your power. 
 
 3 There's nothing round this spacious earth 
 
 That suits my large desire ; 
 To boundless joy and solid mirth 
 My nobler thoughts aspire. 
 
 4 [Where pleasure rolls its living flood, 
 
 From sin and dross refined, 
 Still springing from the throne of God, 
 And fit to cheer the mind. 
 
 5 The Almighty Ruler of the sphere, 
 
 The glorious and the great, 
 Brings his own all-sufficience there, 
 To make our bliss complete.] 
 
 6 Had I the pinions of a dove, 
 
 I'd climb the heavenly road ; 
 There sits my Saviour, dress'd in love, 
 And there my smiling God. 
 
 oof) Hymn 11. B. 2. L. M. # or b 
 
 °' JA All Saints, Park Street, Putney. 
 The same. 
 
 TSEND the joys of earth away : 
 Away, ye tempters of the mind, 
 False as the smooth, deceitful sea, 
 And empty as the whistling wind. 
 
 2 Your streams were floating me along 
 Down to the gulf of black despair ; 
 And, while I Iisten'd to your song, 
 Your streams had e'en convey'd me there. 
 
 3 Lord, I adore thy matchless grace, 
 That warn'd me of that dark abyss ; 
 That drew me from those treacherous 
 
 seas, 
 And bade me seek superior bliss. 
 
 4 Now to the shining realms above 
 
 I stretch my hands, and glance mine eyes ; 
 O for the pinions of a dove, 
 To bear me to the upper skies. 
 
 5 There, from the bosom of my God, 
 Oceans of endless pleasure roll ; 
 There would I fix my last abode, 
 And drown the sorrows of my soul. 
 
 233 PsALM 119 - 15 * h Part. CM. it 
 
 ^^^ Irish, Covington. 
 
 Holy resolutions. 
 Verse S3. 
 
 |~| THAT thy statutes, every hour, 
 " Might dwell upon my mind! 
 Thence I derive a quickening power, 
 And daily peace I find. 
 
 Verses 15, 16. 
 
 2 To meditate thy precepts, Lord, 
 
 Shall be my sweet employ ; 
 My soul shall ne'er forget thy word, 
 Thy word is all my joy. 
 
 Verse 32. 
 
 3 How would I run in thy commands, 
 
 If thou my heart discharge 
 From sin, and Satan's hateful chains, 
 And set my feet at large ! 
 
 Verses 13, 46. 
 
 4 My lips with courage shall declare 
 
 Thy statutes and thy name ; 
 I'll speak thy word, though kings should 
 Nor yield to sinful shame. [hear, 
 
 Verses 61, 69, 70. 
 
 5 Let bands of persecutors rise 
 
 To rob me of my right ; 
 Let pride and malice forge their lies, 
 Thy law is my delight. 
 
 Verse 115. 
 
 6 Depart from me, ye wicked race, 
 
 Whose hands and hearts are ill; 
 I love my God, I love his ways, 
 And must obey his will, 
 
 004 Hymn 106. B. 1. S. M. # 
 
 t9t9^± gt _ Thomas, Sutton. 
 
 Dead to sin by the cross of Christ. 
 
 HALL we go on to sin, 
 Because thy grace abounds ; 
 Or crucify the Lord again, 
 And open all his wounds ? 
 
 2 Forbid it, mighty God! 
 Nor let it e'er be said, 
 
 That we, whose sins are crucified, 
 Should raise them from the dead. 
 
 3 We will be slaves no more, 
 Since Christ has made us free, 
 
 Has nail'd our tyrants to his cross, 
 And bought our liberty. 
 
 S ] 
 
 <>Q£ Hymn 81. B. 2. CM. #orb 
 
 &&° Dundee, Ely. 
 
 Our sin the cause of Christ's death. 
 
 AND now the scales have left mine eyes, 
 Now I begin to see: 
 O the curs'd deeds my sins have done ! 
 What murderous things they be ! 
 
33(5, 337 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 338, 331) 
 
 2 Were these the traitors, dearest Lord, 
 
 That thy fair body tore ? 
 Monsters, that stain'd those heavenly limbs 
 With floods of purple gore ? 
 
 3 Was it for crimes that I had done, 
 
 My dearest Lord was slain; 
 When justice seized God's only Son, 
 And put his soul to pain ? 
 
 4 forgive my guilt, O Prince of Peace ! 
 
 I'll wound my God no more ; 
 Hence from my heart, ye sins, be gone ; 
 For Jesus 1 adore. 
 
 5 Furnish me, Lord, with heavenly arms 
 
 From grace's magazine, 
 And I'll proclaim eternal war 
 With every darling sin. 
 
 oofi Hymn 116. B. % C. M. # 
 
 »J>t&\J Christmas, Abridge. 
 
 Mercies and thanks. 
 
 HOW can I sink with such a prop 
 As my eternal God, 
 Who bears the earth's huge pillars up, 
 And spreads the heavens abroad ? 
 
 2 B ow can I die while Jesus lives, 
 
 Who rose, and left the dead? 
 Pardon and grace my soul receives 
 From mine exalted Head. 
 
 3 All that I am, and all I have 
 
 Shall be forever thine ; 
 Whate'er my duty bids me give, 
 My cheerful hands resign. 
 
 4 Yet if I might make some reserve, 
 
 And duty did not call, 
 I love my God with zeal so great, 
 That I should give him all. 
 
 QQ7 Hymn 140. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 *?£? f Barby, Abridge, Peterboro'. 
 
 The examples of Christ and the saints. 
 
 £~^ IVE me the wings of faith, to rise 
 \JT Within the veil, and see 
 The saints above, how great their joys, 
 How bright their glories be! 
 
 2 Once they were mourning here below, 
 
 And wet their couch with tears ; 
 They wrestled hard, as we do now, 
 With sins, and doubts, and fears. 
 
 3 I ask them whence their victory came ? 
 
 They, with united breath, 
 Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, 
 Their triumph to his death. 
 
 4 They mark'd the footsteps that he trod, 
 
 (His zeal inspired their breast;) 
 And, following their incarnate God, 
 Possess'd the promised rest., 
 10* 
 
 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise, 
 For his own pattern given; 
 While the long cloud of witnesses 
 Show the same path to heaven. 
 
 QQQ Hymn 48. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 '^ C, Truro, Dunstan. 
 
 The Christian race. 
 
 A WAKE, our souls ; away, our fears, 
 -^-Let every trembling thought b e gone ! 
 Awake, and run the heavenly race, 
 And put a cheerful courage on. 
 
 2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road, 
 And mortal spirits tire and faint ; 
 But they forget the mighty God, 
 That feeds the strength of every saint; 
 
 3 The mighty God, whose matchless power 
 Is ever new, and ever young, 
 
 And firm endures, while endless years 
 Their everlasting circles run. 
 
 4 From thee, the overflowing spring, 
 Our souls shall drink a fresh supply, 
 While such as trust their native strength 
 Shall melt away, and droop, and die. 
 
 5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air, 
 We'll mount aloft to thine abode ; 
 On wings of love our souls shall fly, 
 Nor tire amidst the heavenly road. 
 
 QOQ Hymn 77. B.2. L. M. 
 ue#«s Blendon, Dunstan. 
 
 # 
 
 The Christian warfare. 
 
 C T AND up my soul, shake off thy fears, 
 ^ And gird the gospel armour on ; 
 March to the gates of endless joy, 
 Where thy great Captain Saviour's gone. 
 
 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course ; 
 But hell and sin are vanquish'd foes ; 
 Thy Jesus nail'd them to the cross, 
 And sung the triumph when he rose. 
 
 3 [What though the prince of darkness rage 
 And waste the fury of his spite ! 
 Eternal chains confine him down 
 
 To fiery deeps and endless night. 
 
 4 What though thine inward lusts rebel ! 
 'Tis but a struggling gasp for life ; 
 The weapons of victorious grace 
 Shall slay thy sins, and end the strife.] 
 
 5 Then let my soul march boldly on ; 
 Press forward to the heavenly gate ; 
 There peace and joy eternal reign, 
 And glittering robes for conquerors wait. 
 
 6 There shall I wear a starry crown, 
 And triumph in almighty grace, 
 While all the armies of the skies 
 Join in my glorious Leader's praise, 
 
340,-341,342 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 343,344 
 
 OAf) Psalm 144. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 Or±v/ St. Ann's, Swanwick. 
 
 Assistance and victory in the spiritual warfare. 
 
 FOREVER blessed be the Lord, 
 My Saviour and my shield: 
 He sends his Spirit with his word, 
 To arm me for the field. 
 
 2 When sin and hell their force unite, 
 
 He makes my soul his care, 
 Instructs me to the heavenly fight, 
 And guards me through the war. 
 
 3 A friend and helper so divine 
 
 Doth my weak courage raise ; 
 He makes the glorious victory mine, 
 And his shall be the praise. 
 
 ojl Psalm 119. 17th Part. L. M. b 
 
 ^J^" Medway, Maiden 
 
 Courage and perseverance under persecution, or, 
 grace shining in difficulties and trials. 
 Verses 143, 28. 
 
 T/1/~HEN pain and anguish seize me, 
 
 All my support is from thy word ; 
 My soul dissolves for heaviness, 
 Uphold me with thy strength'ning grace. 
 
 Verses 51, 69, 110. 
 
 5 The proud have fram'd their scoffs and 
 lies. 
 They watch my feet with envious eyes, 
 And tempt my soul to snares and sin ; 
 Yet thy commands I ne'er decline. 
 
 Verses 161, 78. 
 
 3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause, 
 They hate to see me love thy laws ; 
 But I will trust and fear thy name, 
 Till pride and malice die with shame. 
 
 Ojo Psalm 7. C. M. b 
 
 «^* A St. Ann's, Maiden. 
 
 Ood's care of his people, and punishment of 
 persecutors. 
 
 MY trust is in my heavenly Friend, 
 My hope in thee, my God ; 
 Rise, and my help]ess life defend 
 From those who seek my blood. 
 
 2 With insolence and fury they 
 
 My soul in pieces tear, 
 As hungry lions rend the prey, 
 When no deliverer's near. 
 
 3 If I had e'er provoked them first, 
 
 Or once abused my foe, 
 Then let him tread my life to dust, 
 
 And lay mine honour low. 
 I If there be malice found in me, 
 
 I know thy piercing eyes ; 
 I should not dare appeal to thee, 
 
 Nor ask my God to rise. 
 Arise, my God, lift up thy hand, 
 
 Their pride and power control ; 
 
 Awake to judgment, and command 
 Deliverance for my soul. 
 Pause. 
 
 [Let sinners and their wicked rage 
 Be humbled to the dust; 
 Shall not the God of truth engage 
 To vindicate the just ? 
 
 7 He knows the heart, he tries the reins 
 
 He will defend th' upright: 
 His sharpest arrows he ordains 
 Against the sons of spite. 
 
 8 For me their malice digg'd a pit, 
 
 But there themselves are cast ; 
 My God makes all their mischief light 
 On their own heads at last.] 
 
 9 That cruel, persecuting race 
 
 Must feel his dreadful sword ; 
 Awake, my soul, and praise the grace 
 And justice .of the Lord. 
 
 QAA Psalm 16. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 ^^* Abridge, Bedlord. 
 
 Support and counsel from God, without merit. 
 
 ^AVE me, O Lord, from every foe ;: 
 ^ In thee my trust I place, 
 Though all the good that I can do 
 
 Can ne'er deserve thy grace. 
 2 Yet if my God prolong my breath. 
 
 The saints may profit by't; 
 
 342 Psalm 94. 2d Part. CM. b 
 «*^*" Bangor, Maiden, Durham. 
 God our support and comfort ; or deliverance from 
 temptation and persecution. 
 
 WHO will arise and plead my right 
 Against my numerous foes ? 
 While earth and hell their force unite 
 And all my hopes oppose ? 
 2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, 
 Sustain'd my fainting head, 
 My life had now in silence dwelt, 
 
 My soul among the dead. 
 3 ' Alas ! my sliding feet,' I cry'd ; 
 Thy promise was my prop: 
 Thy grace stood constant by my side : 
 Thy Spirit bore me up. 
 
 4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts 
 
 Within my bosom roll, 
 Thy boundless love forgives my faults, 
 Thy comforts cheer my soul. 
 
 5 Powers of iniquity may rise, 
 
 And frame pernicious laws; 
 But God, my refuge, rules the skies, 
 He will defend my cause. 
 
 6 Let malice vent her rage aloud, 
 
 Let bold blasphemers scoff; 
 The Lord our God shall judge the proud 
 And cut the sinners off. 
 
345,346 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 347 
 
 The saints, the glory of the earth, j 
 The men of my delight. 
 
 3 Let heathens to their idols haste, 
 
 And worship wood, or stone ; 
 But my delightful lot is cast 
 Where the true God i3 known. 
 
 4 His hand provides my constant food, 
 
 He tills my daily cup ; 
 Much am I pleased with present good, 
 But more rejoice in hope. 
 
 5 God is my portion, and my joy ! 
 
 His counsels are my light: 
 He gives me sweet advice by day, 
 And gentle hints by night. 
 
 C My soul would all her thoughts approve 
 To his all-seeing eye ^ 
 Not death nor hell my hopes shall move, 
 While such a friend is nigh. 
 
 ft AX PSALM 120. CM. b 
 
 ^^^ York, St. Ami's, Litchfield. 
 
 Complaint of quanvelsome neighbours ; or, a devout 
 
 iciili fur peace. 
 
 npHOU God of love, thou ever blest, 
 -*■ Pity my suffering state ; 
 When wilt thou set my soul at rest* 
 From lips that love deceit? 
 
 2 Hard lot of mine ! my days are cast 
 
 Among the sons of strife, 
 Whose never-ceasing brawlings waste 
 My golden hours of life. 
 
 3 might I fly to change my place, 
 
 How would I choose to dwell 
 In some wide, lonesome Avilderness, 
 And leave these gates of hell \ 
 
 4 Peace is the blessing that I seek ; 
 
 How lovely are its charms ! 
 I am for peace ; but when I speak, 
 They all declare for arms. 
 
 5 New passions still their souls engage, 
 
 And keep their malice strong ; 
 What shall be done to curb thy rage. 
 O thou devouring tongue ? 
 
 6 Should burning- arrows smite thee through. 
 
 Strict justice would approve ; 
 But I had rather spare my foe, 
 And melt his heart with love. 
 
 2 The sons of violence and lies 
 
 Join to devour me, Lord ; 
 But as my hourly dangers rise, 
 My refuge is thy word. 
 
 3 In God most holy, just, and true, 
 
 I have reposed my trust ; 
 Nor will I fear what flesh can do, 
 The offspring of the dust. 
 
 4 They wrest my words to mischief still, 
 
 Charge me with unknown faults ; 
 Mischief doth all their counsels till, 
 And malice all their thoughts. 
 
 5 Shall they escape without thy frown ? 
 
 Must their devices stand ? 
 O cast the haughty sinner down, 
 And let him know thy hand ! 
 Pause. 
 
 6 God counts the sorrows of his saints', 
 
 Their groans affect his ears ; 
 Thou hast a book for my complaints, 
 A bottle for my tears. 
 
 7 When to thy throne I raise my cry, 
 
 The wicked fear and flee ; 
 So swift is prayer to reach the sky, 
 So near is God to me. 
 
 8 In thee, most holy, just, and true, 
 
 I have reposed my trust ; 
 Nor will I fear what man can do, 
 The offspring of the dust. 
 
 9 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord, 
 
 Thou shalt receive my praise ; 
 
 I'll sing, ' How faithful is thy word ! 
 
 ' How righteous all thy ways !' 
 
 10 Thou hast secur'd my soul from death ! 
 O set thy prisoner free ; 
 
 That heart and hand, and life and breath 
 May be employ'd for thee. 
 
 OAQ Psalm 56. C. M. # 
 
 ^ Mear, Christmas, Covington. 
 
 Deliverance from oppression and falsehood ; or, God's 
 care of his people, in answer to faith and prayer. 
 
 i~k THOU, whose justice reigns on high, 
 ^-^ And makes the oppressor cease ; 
 Behold how envious sinners try 
 To vex and break my peace. 
 
 QAyY Psalm 31. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 ^^ ' Rochester, Dorchester, Nottingham. 
 Deliverance from slander and reproach. 
 
 MY heart rejoices in thy name, 
 My God, my help, my trust; 
 Thou hast preserved my face from shame, 
 Mine honour from the dust. 
 2 ' My life is spent with grief,' I cried, 
 ' My years consumed in groans, 
 ' My strength decays, mine eyes are dry'd 
 'And sorrow wastes my bones.' 
 
 3 Among mine enemies, my name 
 
 Was a mere proverb grown, 
 While to my neighbours I became 
 Forgotten and unknown. 
 
 4 Slander and fear on every side 
 
 Seized and beset me round : 
 I to the throne of grace apply'd, 
 And speedy rescue found. 
 
348," 349 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 35C 
 
 Pause. 
 
 5 How great deliverance thou hast wrought 
 
 Before the sods of men ! 
 The lying lips to silence brought, 
 And made their boastings vain! 
 
 6 Thy children from the strife of tongues 
 
 Snail thy pavilion hide, 
 Guard them from infamy and wrongs, 
 And crush the sons of pride. 
 
 " Within thy secret presence, Lord, 
 Let me forever dwell ; 
 No fenced city, wall'd and barr'd, 
 Secures a saint so well. 
 
 Psalm 11.3. 1st Part. CM. 
 
 Clarendon, Newton. 
 
 348 
 
 Deliverance from tumult. 
 
 THE Lord appears my helper now, 
 IN or is my faith afraid 
 What all the sons of earth can do, 
 Since Heaven affords its aid. 
 2Tis safer, Lord, to hope in thee, 
 And have my God my friend, 
 Than trust in men of high degree, 
 And on their truth depend. 
 
 3 Like bees my foes beset me round, 
 
 A large and angry swarm ; 
 But I shall all their rage confound 
 By thine almighty arm. 
 
 4 'Tis through the Lord my heart is strong, 
 
 In him my lips rejoice ; 
 While his salvation is my song, 
 How cheerful is my voice ! 
 
 5 Like angry bees they girt me round ; 
 
 When God appears, they fly : 
 So burning thorns, with crackling sound, 
 
 Make a fierce blaze, and die. 
 6 Joy to the saints and peace belongs; 
 The Lord protects their days: 
 Let Israel tune immortal songs 
 To his almighty grace. 
 
 OAQ Psalm 143. L. M. b 
 
 ^ t * 7 Danvers, Maiden, Hebron. 
 
 Complaint of heavy affliction in mind and body. 
 
 MY righteous Judge, my gracious God, 
 Hear when I spread my hands abroad. 
 And cry for succour from thy throne : 
 O make thy truth and mercy known. 
 
 2 Let judgment not against me pass ; 
 Behold thy servant pleads thy grace. 
 Should justice call us to thy bar, 
 No man alive is guiltless there. 
 
 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see 
 The mighty woes that burden me ; 
 
 Down to the dust my life is brought, 
 Like one long bury'd and forgot. 
 41 dwell in d.rkness, and unseen, 
 My heart is desolate within ; 
 My thoughts in musing silence trace 
 The ancient wonders of thy grace. 
 
 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope 
 To bear my sinking spirits up; 
 
 I stretch my hands to God again, 
 And thirst, like parched lands, for rain. 
 
 6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn : 
 When will thy smiling face return ? 
 Shall all my joys on earth remove ? 
 And God forever hide his love ? 
 
 7 My God, thy long delay to save 
 Will sink thy prisoner to the grave : 
 My heart grows faint, and dim mine eye: 
 Make haste to help before I die. 
 
 8 The night is witness to my tears, 
 Distressing pains, distressing fears ; ^ 
 
 might I hear thy morning voice, 
 How would my wearied powers rejoice. 
 
 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh, 
 And lift my heavy soul on high ; 
 For thee sit waiting all the day, 
 
 , And wear the tiresome hours away. 
 
 10 Break off my fetters, Lord, and show 
 Which is the path my feet should go ; 
 If snares and foes beset the road, 
 
 1 flee to hide me near my God. 
 
 11 Teach me to do thy holy will. 
 And lead me to thy heavenly hill ; 
 Let the good Spirit of thy love 
 Conductme to thy courts above. 
 
 12 Then shall my soul no more complain, 
 The tempter then shall rage in vain ; 
 And flesh, that was my foe before, 
 Shall never vex my spirit more. 
 
 o^A Psalm 55. CM. b 
 
 tftJXs Wantage, Bangor, Miletus. 
 
 Support for the afflicted and tempted soul. 
 
 OGOD, my refuge, hear my cries, 
 Behold my flowing tears, 
 For earth and hell my hurt devise, 
 And triumph in my fears. 
 
 2 Their rage is levell'd at my life, 
 
 My soul with guilt they load, 
 And fill my thoughts with inward strife 
 To shake my hope in God. 
 
 3 With inward pain my heart-strings sound ; 
 
 I groan with every breath: 
 Horror and fear beset me round, 
 
 Among the shades of death. 
 
 40 were I like a feather'd dove, 
 
 And innocence had wings; 
 
35] 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 352, 353 
 
 I'd fly, and make a long remove 
 
 From all these restless things. 
 
 5 Let me to some wild desert go, 
 
 And find a peaceful home, 
 Where storms of malice never blow, 
 
 Temptations never come. 
 G Vain hopes and vain inventions all, 
 To 'scape the rage of hell ! 
 The mighty God, on whom I call, 
 Can save me here as well. 
 Pause. 
 
 7 By morning light I'll seek his face, 
 
 At noon repeat my cry, 
 The night shall hear me ask his grace, 
 Nor will he long deny. 
 
 8 God shall preserve my soul from fear, 
 
 Or shield me when afraid; 
 Ten thousand angels must appear, 
 
 If he command" their aid. 
 91 cast my burdens on the Lord, 
 
 The Lord sustains them all ; 
 My courage rests upon his word, 
 
 That saints shall never fall. 
 10 My highest hopes shall not be vain. 
 
 My lips shall spread his praise ; 
 While cruel and deceitful men 
 
 Scarce live out half their days. 
 
 OKI Hymn 25. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 t>?J ' J - Barby, Dundee. 
 
 Complaining of spiritual sloth. 
 
 MY drowsy powers, why sleep ye so ? 
 Awake, my sluggish soul ! 
 Nothing has half thy work to do ; 
 Yet nothing's half so dull ! 
 
 2 The little ants for one poor grain 
 
 Labour, and tug, and strive ; 
 Yet we, who have a heaven to obtain, 
 How negligent we live. 
 
 3 We, for whose sakes all nature stands, 
 
 And stars their courses move ; 
 We, for whose guard the angel bands 
 Come flying from above ; 
 
 4 We, for Avhom God the Son came down, 
 
 And labour'd for our good ; 
 How careless to secure that crown 
 He purchased with his blood! 
 
 5 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still, 
 
 And never act our parts ? 
 Come, holy Dove, from th' heavenly hill, 
 And sit and warm our hearts. 
 
 6 Then shall our active spirits move ; 
 
 Upward our souls shall rise ; 
 With hands of faith, and wings of love 
 We'll fly, and take the prize. 
 
 052 Hymn 98. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 *** J ^ Durham, Wantage. 
 
 Hardness of heart complained of. 
 
 MY heart, how dreadful hard it is ! 
 How heavy here it lies ; 
 Heavy and cold within my breast, 
 Just like a rock of ice ! 
 
 2 Sin, like a raging tyrant, sits 
 
 Upon this flinty throne ; 
 And every grace lies bury'd deep 
 Beneath this heart of stone. 
 
 3 How seldom do I rise to God, 
 
 Or taste the joys above ! 
 This mountain presses down my faith, 
 And chills my flaming love. 
 
 4 When smiling mercy courts my soul 
 
 With all its heavenly charms, 
 This stubborn, this relentless thing, 
 Would thrust it from mine arms. 
 
 5 Against the thunders of thy word . 
 
 Rebellious I have stood ; 
 My heart, it shakes not at the wrath 
 And terrors of a God. 
 
 6 Dear Saviour, steep this rock of mine 
 
 In thine own crimson sea ! 
 None but a bath of blood divine 
 Can melt the flint a-vray. 
 
 o cq Psalm 25. 3d Part. S. M. b or # 
 
 « tFt * Olmutz, Haverhill. 
 
 Distress of soul ; or, backsliding and desertion. 
 
 "i^lTINE eyes and my desire 
 .IfJL \ re ever to the Lord: 
 I love to plead his promises, 
 And rest upon his word. 
 
 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul: 
 Bring thy salvation near : 
 
 When will thy hand release my feet 
 Out of the deadly snare ? 
 
 3 When shall the sovereign grace 
 Of my forgiving God 
 
 Restore me from those dangerous ways 
 My wandering feet have trod ? 
 
 4 The tumult of my thoughts 
 Doth but enlarge my wo: 
 
 My spirit languishes, my heart 
 Is desolate and low. 
 
 5 With every morning light 
 My sorrow new begins ; 
 
 Look on my anguish and my pain, 
 And pardon all my sins. 
 Pause. 
 I 6 Behold the hosts of hell ! 
 How cruel is their hate ! 
 I Against my life they rise, and join 
 I Their fury with deceit. 
 
354, 355 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 356 
 
 7 O I keep my soul from death, 
 Nor put my hope to shame ; 
 
 For I have placed my only trust 
 In my Redeemer's name. 
 
 8 With humble faith I wait 
 To see thy face again : 
 
 Of Israel it shall ne'er be said, 
 ' He sought the Lord in vain.' 
 
 Q54 Hymn 163. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 Bangor, Ferry, Marlow. 
 Complaint of desertion and temptation. 
 
 DEAR Lord, behold our sore distress ; 
 Our sins attempt to reign ; 
 Stretch out thine arm of conquering grace, 
 And let thy foes be slain. 
 
 2 The lion, with his dreadful roar, 
 
 Affrights thy feeble sheep : 
 
 Reveal the glory of thy power, 
 
 And chain him to the deep. 
 
 3 Must we indulge a long despair ? 
 
 Shall oui petitions die ? 
 Our mournings never reach thine ear ? 
 Nor tears affect thine eye ? 
 
 4 If thou despise a mortal groan, 
 
 Yet hear a Saviour's blood ; 
 An advocate so near the throne, 
 Pleads and prevails with God. 
 
 5 He bought the Spirit's powerful sword, 
 
 To slay our deadly foes : 
 Our sins shall die beneath thy word, 
 And hell in vain oppose. 
 
 6 How boundless is our Father's grace, 
 
 In height, and depth, and length! 
 He makes his Son our righteousness, 
 His Spirit is our strength. 
 
 o*£ Psalm 13. CM. 
 
 " M " York, Dundee. 
 
 Complaint under temptations of the devil. 
 
 HOW long wilt thou conceal thy face ? 
 My God, how long delay ? 
 When shall I feel those heavenly rays 
 That chase my fears aAvay ? 
 
 2 How long shall my poor labouring soul 
 
 Wrestle and toil in vain ? 
 Thy word can all my foes control, 
 And ease my raging pain. 
 
 3 See how the prince of darkness tries 
 
 All his malicious arts ; 
 He spreads a mist around my eyes, 
 And throws his fiery darts. 
 
 4 Be thou my sun, and thou my shield ; 
 
 My soul in safety keep ; 
 Make haste, before mine eyes are seal'd 
 In death's eternal sleep. 
 
 5 How would the tempter boast aloud 
 
 If I became his prey ! 
 
 Behold the sons of hell grow proud, 
 At thy so long delay. 
 
 6 But they shall fly at thy rebuke, 
 
 And Satan hide his head: 
 He knows the terrors of thy look, 
 And hears thy voice with dread. 
 
 7 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace 
 
 Where all my hopes have hung ; 
 I shall employ my lips in praise, 
 And victory shall be sung. 
 
 OK£ Hymn 20. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 £>*J\J York, Windsor. 
 
 Backslidings and returns ; or, the inconstancy of 
 our love. 
 
 WHY is my heart so far from thee, 
 My God, my chief delight ? 
 Why are my thoughts no more by day 
 With thee, no more by night? 
 
 2 [Why should my foolish passions rove ? 
 
 Where can such sweetness be, 
 As I have tasted in thy love, 
 As I have found in thee ?] 
 
 3 When my forgetful soul renews 
 
 The savour of thy grace, 
 Mjf heart presumes I cannot lose 
 The relish all my days. 
 
 4 But ere one fleeting hour is past, 
 
 The flattering world employs 
 Some sensual bait to seize my taste, 
 And to pollute my joys. 
 
 5 [Trifles of nature, or of art, 
 
 With fair, deceitful charms, 
 Intrude into my thoughtless heart, 
 And thrust me from thy arms.] 
 
 6 Then I repent, 1 and vex my soul 
 
 That I should leave thee so ; 
 Where will those wild affections roll, 
 That let a Saviour go? 
 
 7 [Sin's promis'd joys are turn'd to pain, 
 
 And I am drown'd in grief; 
 But my dear Lord returns again, 
 He flies to my relief! 
 
 8 Seizing my soul with sweet surprise, 
 
 He draws with loving; bands ; 
 Divine compassion in his eyes, 
 And pardon in his hands.] 
 
 9 [Wretch that I am, to wander thus, 
 
 In chase of false delight ! 
 Let me be fasten'd to thy cross, 
 Rather than lose thy sight.] 
 
 10 Make haste, my days, to reach the goal, 
 
 And bring my heart to rest 
 On the dear centre of my soul, 
 My God, my Saviour's breast! 
 
357, 358 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 0^7 Psalm 13. L. M. b 
 
 0t/ * 97th Psalm, Hebron. 
 
 Pleading with Ood under desertion; or, hope in 
 darkness. 
 
 ITOW long, O Lord, shall I complain, 
 ■*"■- Like one who seeks his God in vain ? 
 Canst thou thy face forever hiae, 
 And I still pray and be deny'd ? 
 
 2 Shall I forever be forgot, 
 
 As one whom thou regardest not ? 
 Still shall my soul thine absence mourn? 
 And still despair of thy return ? 
 
 3 How long shall my poor, troubled breast 
 Be with these anxious thoughts oppress' d ? 
 And Satan, my malicious foe, 
 Rejoice to see me sunk so low ? 
 
 4 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, 
 Before my death conclude my grief; 
 If thou withhold thy heavenly light, 
 
 I sleep in everlasting night. 
 
 5 How Avill the powers of darkness boast, 
 If but one praying soul be lost ! 
 
 But I have trusted in thy grace, 
 And shall again behold thy face. 
 
 6 Whate'er my fears or foes suggest, 
 Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; 
 My heart shall feel thy love, and raise 
 My cheerful voice to songs of praise. 
 
 OKQ Psalm 119. 16th Part. C. M. b 
 «J»tJ>0 Windsor, Canterbury 
 
 Prayer for quickening grace. 
 Verses 25, 37. 
 
 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 1 need the influence of thy grace 
 To speed me in thy way, 
 Lest I should loiter in my race, 
 Or turn my feet astray. 
 
 Verse 107. 
 
 3 When sore afflictions press me down, 
 
 I need thy quickening powers ; 
 Thy word, that I have rested on, 
 Shall help my heaviest hours. 
 
 Verses 156, 40. 
 
 4 Are not thy mercies sovereign still, 
 
 And thou a faithful God ? 
 Wilt thou not grant me warmer zeal 
 To run the heavenly road ? 
 
 Verses 159, 40. 
 
 5 Does not my heart thy precepts love, 
 
 And long to see thy face ? 
 And yet how slow my spirits move, 
 Without enlivening grace 
 
 Verse 93. 
 
 6 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. 
 
 Q*Q Psalm 119. 12th Part. CM. h 
 
 ^^^ Bedford, Windsor, York. 
 
 Breathing after comfort and deliverance. 
 Verse 153. 
 
 |V|Y God, consider my distress, 
 -I-"-*- Let mercy plead my cause ; 
 Though I have sinn'd against thy grace, 
 I can't forget thy laws. 
 
 Verses 39, 116. 
 
 2 Forbid, forbid the sharp reproach, 
 Which I so justly fear; 
 Uphold my life, uphold my hopes, 
 Nor let mv shame appear. 
 
 ' Verses 122, 1S5. 
 
 3 Be thou a surety, Lord, for me; 
 
 Nor let the proud oppress : 
 But make thy waiting servant see 
 The shinings of thy face. 
 
 Verse 82. 
 
 4 Mine eyes with expectation fail; 
 My heart within me cries, 
 "When will the Lord his truth fulfil, 
 And make my comforts rise ?" 
 
 Verse 132. 
 
 5 Look down upon my sorrows, Lord, 
 And show thy grace the same, 
 As thou art ever wont t' afford 
 To those that love thy name. 
 
 SfiO Psalm 38. C. M. b 
 
 ^vxs Dedham, Wenham. 
 
 Ouilt of conscience and relief; or, repentance, and 
 prayer for pardon and health. 
 
 A MIDST thy wrath, remember love, 
 ■£*- Restore thy servant, Lord ; 
 Nor let a father's chastening prove 
 Like an avenger's sword. 
 
 2 Thine arrows stick within my heart, 
 
 My flesh is sorely press'd; 
 Between the sorrow and the smart 
 My spirit finds no rest. 
 
 3 My sins a heavy load appear, 
 
 And o'er my head are gone ; 
 Too heavy they for me to bear, 
 Too hard for me t' atone. 
 
 4 My thoughts are like a troubled sea, 
 
 My head still bending town ; 
 
 And I go mourning all the day, 
 
 Beneath my Father's frown. 
 
 5 Lord, I am weak, and broken sore, 
 
 None of my powers are whole ; 
 The inward anguish makes me roar, 
 The anguish of my soul. 
 
 6 All my desire to thee is known, 
 
 Thine eye counts every tear; 
 
361, 362 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 363, 364 
 
 And every sigh and every groan 
 Is noticed by thine ear. 
 
 7 Thou art my God, my only hope, 
 
 My God will hear my cry ; 
 
 My God will bear my spirit up, 
 
 When Satan bids me die. 
 
 8 [My foot is ever apt to slide, 
 
 My foes rejoice to see't : 
 They raise their pleasure and their pride, 
 When they supplant my feet. 
 
 9 But I'll confess my guilt to thee, 
 
 And grieve for all my sin ; 
 I'll mourn how weak my graces be, 
 And beg support divine. 
 
 10 My God, forgive my follies past, 
 And be forever nigh ; 
 
 O Lord of my salvation, haste, 
 Before thy servant die.] 
 
 Ofii Psalm 107. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 «*UJL Maiden, Hague. 
 
 Correction for sin, and release by prayer. 
 
 FROM age to age exalt his name ! 
 God and his grace are still the same ; 
 He fills the hungry soul with food, 
 And feeds the poor with every good. 
 
 2 But if their hearts rebel, and rise 
 Against the God that rules the skies ; 
 If they reject his heavenly word, 
 And slight the counsels of the Lord ; 
 
 3 He'll bring their spirits to the ground, 
 And no deliverer shall be found : 
 Laden with grief, they waste their breath 
 In darkness, and the shades of death. 
 
 4 Then to the Lord they raise their cries ; 
 He makes the dawning light arise, 
 And scatters all that dismal shade, 
 That hung so heavy round their head. 
 
 5 He cuts the bars of brass in two, 
 And lets the smiling prisoners through ; 
 Takes off the load of guilt and grief) 
 And gives the labouring soul relief. 
 
 6 O may the sons of men record 
 
 The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! 
 How great his works ! how kind his ways ! 
 Let every tongue pronounce his praise. 
 
 Psalm 4. L. M. 
 
 Denton, Maiden. 
 
 362 
 
 Hearing of prayer : or, God our portion, and Christ 
 our hope. 
 
 OGOD of grace and righteousness, 
 Hear and attend when I complain ; 
 Thou hast enlarged me in distress, 
 Bow down a gracious ear again. 
 2 Ye sons of men, in vain ye try, 
 To turn my glory into shame ; 
 
 How long will scoffers love to lie, 
 And dare reproach my Saviour's name ? 
 
 3 Know that the Lord divides his saints 
 From all the tribes of men beside-; 
 He hears the cry of penitents 
 
 For the dear sake of Christ that died. 
 
 4 When our obedient hands have done 
 A thousand works of righteousness, 
 We put our trust in God alone, 
 
 And glory in his pardoning grace. 
 
 5 Let the unthinking many say, 
 Who will bestow some earthly good 1 ? 
 But, Lord, thy light and love we pray ; 
 Our souls desire tiiis heavenly food. 
 
 6 Then shall my cheerful powers rejoice 
 At grace and favour so divine ; 
 
 Nor will I change my happy choice 
 For all their corn and all their wine. 
 
 Qf?Q Psalm 85. 1st Part. L. M. Iff 
 "^^ Shoe], Slade. 
 
 Waiting for an answer to prayer ; or, deliverance 
 beguit and completed. 
 
 T ORD, thou hast call'd thy grace to 
 -*-^ mind, 
 
 Thou hast reversed our heavy doom ; 
 
 So God forgave when Israel sinn'd ; 
 
 And brought his wandering captives home. 
 
 2 Thou hast begun to set us free, 
 And made thy fiercest wrath abate ; 
 Now let our hearts be turn'd 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. 
 
 4 We wait to hear what God will say ; 
 He'll speak, and give his people peace ; 
 But let them run no more astray, 
 Lest his returning wrath increase. 
 
 Q(\A Psalm 51. 3d Part. L. M. b 
 * J '^* Daovers, Maiden. 
 
 The backslider restored ; or, repentance, and faith in 
 the blood of Christ. 
 
 £~\ 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 my soul averse to sin ; 
 Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart, 
 Nor hide thy presence from my heart. 
 
 3 1 cannot live without thy light, 
 Cast out and banish'd from thy sight • 
 Thine holy joys, my God, restore, 
 And guard me, that I fall no more 
 
365, 366 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 367 
 
 4 Though I have grieved thy Spirit, Lord, 
 His help and comfort still afford : 
 And let a wretch come near thy throne, 
 To plead the merits of thy Son. 
 
 5 A broken heart, my God, my King, 
 Is all the sacrifice I bring ; 
 
 The God of grace will ne'er despise 
 A broken heart for sacrifice. 
 
 6 My soul lies humbled in the dust. 
 And owns thy dreadful sentence just ; 
 Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, 
 And save the soul condemn'd to die. 
 
 7 Then will I teach the world thy ways ; 
 Sinners shall learn thy sovereign grace ; 
 I'll lead them to my Saviour's blood, 
 And they shall praise a pardoning God. 
 
 8 O may thy love inspire my tongue : 
 Salvation shall be all my song ; 
 And all my powers shall join to bless 
 The Lord, my strength and righteousness. 
 
 Ofi z Hymn 95. B. 2. C, M. b 
 
 ^"^ Bangor, Dundee. 
 
 Look on Him whom they pierced and mourn. 
 
 INFINITE grief! amazing wo ! 
 -*- Behold my bleeding Lord ! 
 Hell and the Jews conspired his death, 
 And used the Roman sword. 
 
 2 O ! the sharp pangs of smarting pain 
 
 My dear Redeemer bore, 
 When knotty whips, and jagged thorns 
 His sacred body tore ! 
 
 3 But knotty whips and jagged thorns 
 
 In vain do I accuse ; 
 In vain I blame the Roman bands, 
 
 And the more spiteful Jews : 
 4'Twere you, my sins, my cruel sins 
 
 His chief tormentors were ; 
 Each of my crimes became a nail, 
 
 And unbelief the spear: 
 
 5 'Twere you that pull'd the vengeance 
 
 Upon his guiltless head ; [down 
 
 Break, break, my heart, — O burst mine 
 
 And let my sorrows bleed, [eyes, 
 
 6 Strike, mighty grace, my flinty soul, 
 
 Till melting waters flow, 
 And deep repentance drown mine eyes 
 In undissembled wo! 
 
 Q(3g Psalm 18. JstPart L. M. # 
 
 Islington, Danvers. 
 Deliverance from despair; or, te?nptatkms overcome. 
 
 HPHEE will 1 love, O Lord, my strength, 
 -*- My rock, my tower, my high defence ; 
 Thy mighty arm shall be my trust, 
 For t have found salvation thence 
 11 
 
 2 Death and the terrors of the grave 
 Stood round me with their dismal shade 
 While floods of high temptations rose, 
 And made my sinking soul afraid. 
 
 3 1 saw the opening gates of hell, 
 With endless pains and sorrows there, 
 Which none but they that feel can tell, 
 While I was hurried to despair. 
 
 4 In my distress, I call'd my God, 
 When I could scarce believe him mine. 
 He bow'd his ear to my complaint : 
 Then did his grace appear divine. 
 
 5 [With speed he flew to my relief, 
 As on a cherub's wing he rode ; 
 Awful and bright as hghtning shone 
 The face of my deliverer, God. 
 
 6 Temptations fled at his rebuke, 
 The blast of his almighty breath ; 
 He sent salvation from on high, 
 
 And drew me from the deeps of death. J 
 
 7 Great were my fears, my foes were great ; 
 Much was their strength, and more their 
 
 rage ; 
 But Christ, my Lord, is conqueror still, 
 In all the wars that devils wage. 
 
 8 My song forever shall record 
 That terrible, that joyful hour ; 
 And give the glory to the Lord, 
 Due to his mercy and his power. 
 
 9 an Psalm 40. 1st Part. CM. # 
 ^ u ' Abridge, Christmas. 
 
 A song of deliverance from great distress. 
 
 I- WAITED patient for the Lord 
 He bow'd to hear my cry ; 
 He saw me resting on his word, 
 And brought salvation nigh. 
 2 He raised me from a horrid pit: 
 Where mourning long I lay ; 
 And from my bonds released my feet ; 
 Deep bonds of miry clay. 
 
 3 Firm on a rock he made me stand, 
 
 And taught my cheerful tongue 
 To praise the wonders of his hand, 
 In a new, thankful song. 
 
 4 I'll spread his works of grace abroad ; 
 
 The saints with joy shall hear ; 
 And sinners learn to make my God 
 Their only hope and fear. 
 
 5 How many are thy thoughts of love ! 
 
 Thy mercies, Lord, how great! 
 We have not words nor hours enough 
 Their numbers to repeat. 
 
 6 When I'm afflicted, poor, and low, 
 
 And light and peace depart, 
 
 My God beholds my heavy wo, 
 
 And bears me on his heart. 
 
368, 369, 370 
 
 CHR1S1IAN. 
 
 371 
 
 QfiQ Psalm 61. S. M. {, 
 
 ""^ Sutton, Haverhill. 
 
 Safety in God. 
 
 Vl/^HEN, overwhelm'd with grief, 
 * * My heart within me dies ; 
 Helpless, and far from all relief, 
 To heaven 1 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, 
 Forever 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. 
 
 QfiQ Hymn 50. B. 2. L. M. b 
 
 " Vt/ Danvers, Denton. 
 
 Comfort under sorrows and pains. 
 
 TVTOW let the Lord, my Saviour, smile, 
 ■*- ^ And show my name upon his heart ; 
 I would forget my pains a while, 
 And in the pleasure lose the smart. 
 
 2 But O ! it swells my sorrows high, 
 To see my blessed Jesus frown : 
 My spirits sink, my comforts die, 
 And all the springs of life are down. 
 
 3 Yet why, my soul, why these complaints ? 
 Still while he frowns, his bowels move ; 
 Still on his heart he bears his saints, 
 And feels their sorrows, and his love. 
 
 4 My name is printed on his breast ; 
 His book of life contains my name ; 
 I'd rather have it there impress'd, 
 Than in the bright records of fame. 
 
 5 When the last fire burns all things here, 
 Those letters shall securely stand, 
 And in the Lamb's fair book appear, 
 Writ by th' eternal Father's hand. 
 
 6 Now shall my minutes smoothly run, 
 While here I wait my Father's will ; 
 My rising and my setting sun 
 
 Roll gently up and down the hill. 
 
 Q70 Hymn 102. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ** ' V Portugal, Brentford, Ward. 
 
 The beatitudes. 
 
 "OLEST are the humble souls that see 
 
 -"-* Their emptiness and poverty : 
 
 Treasures of grace to them are given, 
 
 And crowns of joy laid up in heaven. 
 
 2 Blest are the men of broken heart, 
 
 Who mourn for sin with inward smart ; 
 
 The blood of Christ divinely flows, 
 A healing balm for all their woes. 
 
 3 Blest are the meek, who stand afar 
 From rage and passion, noise and war , 
 God will secure their happy state, 
 And plead their cause against the great. 
 
 4 Blest are the souls that thirst for grace, 
 Hunger and long for righteousness ; 
 They shall be well supply'd and fed 
 With living streams and living bread. 
 
 5 Blest are the men, whose boAvels move 
 And melt with sympathy and love ; 
 From Christ, the Lord, shall they obtain 
 Like sympathy and love again. 
 
 6 Blest are the pure, whose hearts are clean 
 From the defiling power of sin ; 
 With endless pleasure they shall see 
 A God of spotless purity. 
 
 7 Blest are the men of peaceful life, 
 Who quench the coals of growing strife; 
 They shall be call'd the heirs of bliss, 
 The sons of God, the God of peace. 
 
 8 Blest are the sufferers, who partake 
 Of pain and shame for Jesus' sake ; 
 Their souls shall triumph in the Lord ; 
 Glory and joy are their reward. 
 
 L 
 
 oj-i Hymn 53. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 ** Blackburn, Lebanon. 
 
 The pilgrimage of the saints ; or, earth and heaven. 
 
 ORD ! what a wretched land is this, 
 That yields us no supply ! 
 No cheering fruits, no wholesome trees, 
 Nor streams of living joy ! 
 
 2 But pricking thorns through all the 
 
 And mortal poisons grow ; [ground, 
 And all the rivers that are found 
 With dangerous waters flow. 
 
 3 Yet the dear path to thine abode 
 
 Lies through this horrid land: 
 Lord ! we would keep the heavenly road, 
 And run at thy command. 
 
 4 [Our souls shall tread the desert through, 
 
 With undiverted feet ; 
 And faith, and flaming zeal subdue 
 The terrors that we meet.] 
 
 5 [A thousand savage beasts of prey 
 
 Around the forest roam: 
 But Judah's Lion guards the way, 
 And guides the strangers home.] 
 
 6 [Lonp; nights and darkness dwell below, 
 
 With, scarce a twinkling ray ; 
 But the bright world to which we go 
 Is everlasting day.] 
 
 7 [By glimmering hopes and gloomy fears 
 
 We trace the sacred road ; 
 
37a 
 
 CHRISTIAN. 
 
 373, 374 
 
 Through dismal deeps, and dangerous 
 snares, 
 We make our way to God. 
 
 8 Our journey is a thorny maze, 
 
 But we march upward still; 
 Forget these troubles of the ways, 
 & And reach at Zion's hili.] 
 
 9 [See the kind angels, at the gates, 
 
 Inviting us to come ! 
 There Jesus, the forerunner, waits 
 To welcome travellers home.] 
 
 10 There, on a green and flowery mount, 
 Our weary souls shall sit, 
 
 And with transporting joys recount 
 The labours of our feet. 
 
 11 [No vain discourse shall fill our tongue, 
 
 Nor trifles vex our ear ; 
 Infinite grace shall be our song, 
 And God rejoice to hear.] 
 
 12 Eternal glories to the King, 
 That brought us safely through ; 
 
 Our tongue shall never cease to sing, 
 And endless praise renew. 
 
 079 Hymn 100. B. 2. L. M. \> 
 
 ■ 7* Maiden, Windham. 
 
 The presence of Christ is the life of my soul. 
 
 HOW full of anguish is the thought, 
 How it distracts and tears my heart, 
 If God at last, my sovereign Judge, 
 Should frown, and bid my soul depart. 
 
 2 Lord, when I quit this earthly stage, 
 Where shall I fly but to thy breast ? 
 For I have sought no other home, 
 For I have learn'd no other rest. 
 
 3 1 cannot live contented here, 
 Without some glimpses of thy face ; 
 And heaven, without thy presence there, 
 Would be a dark and tiresome place. 
 
 4 When earthly cares engross the day, 
 And hold my thoughts aside from thee, 
 The shining hours of cheerful light 
 Are long and tedious years to me. 
 
 5 And if no evening visit's paid 
 Between my Saviour and my soul, 
 How dull the night! how sad the shade ! 
 How mournfully the minutes roll ! 
 
 6 This flesh of mine might learn as soon 
 To live, yet part with all my blood ; 
 To breathe, when vital air is gone, 
 
 Or thrive and grow without my food. 
 
 7 [Christ is my light, my life, my care, 
 My blessed hope, my heavenly prize ; 
 Dearer than all my passions are, 
 
 My limbs, my bowels, or mine eyes. 
 
 8 The strings that twine about my heart, 
 Tortures and racks may tear them off; 
 But they can never, never part 
 
 With their dear hold of Christ my love.] 
 
 9 [My God ! and can a humble child, 
 That loves thee with a flame so high, 
 Be ever from thy face exiled, 
 Without the pity of thine eye ? 
 
 10 Impossible ! for thine own hands 
 Have tied my heart so fast to thee ; 
 And in thy book the promise stands, 
 That where thou art, thy friends must be.] 
 
 OrfO Hymn 54. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Swan wick, Rochester. 
 Ood's presence is light in darkness. 
 
 MY God, the spring of all my joys, 
 The life of my delights, 
 The glory of my brightest days, 
 And comfort of my nights. 
 
 2 In darkest shades, if he appear, 
 
 My dawning is begun! 
 He is my soul's sweet Morning Star, 
 And he my rising Sun. 
 
 3 The opening heavens around me shine 
 
 With beams of sacred bliss, 
 While Jesus shows his heart is mine 
 And whispers, J am his. 
 
 4 My soul would leave this heavy clay 
 
 At that transporting word ; 
 Run up with joy the shining way, 
 T' embrace my dearest Lord. 
 
 5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, 
 
 I'd break through every foe ; 
 The wings of love and arms of faith 
 Should bear me conqueror through. 
 
 QrTA Psalm 90. 3d Part. CM. b 
 
 Abridge, Canterbury. 
 Breathing after heaven. 
 
 "O ETURN, O God of love, return : 
 -*-*' Earth is a tiresome place ! 
 How long shall we, thy children, mourn, 
 Our absence from thy face ? 
 
 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 thy own work complete ; 
 Then shall our souls thy glory know, 
 And own thy love is great. 
 
 4 Then shall we shine before thy throne 
 
 In all thy beauty, Lord ; 
 And the poor service we have done 
 Meet a divine reward. 
 
375, 376, 377 
 
 SAINTS AND SINNERS. 
 
 378, 379 
 
 075 Hymn 65. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 ™.f ■ Christmas, Conway, Lanesboro'. 
 
 The hope of heaven our support under trials oil earth. 
 
 WHEN I can read my title clear 
 To mansions in the skies ; 
 I bid farewell to every fear, 
 And wipe my weeping eyes. 
 
 2 Should earth against my soul engage, 
 
 And hellish darts be hurl'd, 
 Then I can smile at Satan's rage, 
 And face a frowning world. 
 
 3 Let cares, like a wild deluge, come, 
 
 And storms of sorrow fall ; 
 May I but safely reach my home, 
 My God, my heaven, my all: 
 
 4 There shall I bathe my weary soul 
 
 In seas of heavenly rest ; 
 And not a wave of trouble roll 
 Across my peaceful breast. 
 
 Q7(3 Hymn 117. B. 2. L. M. \, 
 
 Portugal, Dresden, Denton. 
 Living and dying with God present. 
 
 I" CANNOT bear thine absence, Lord ; 
 
 -*- My life expires if thou depart : 
 Be thou, my heart, still near my God, 
 And thou, my God, be near my heart. 
 
 2 1 was not born for earth and sin, 
 Nor can I live on things so vile ; 
 Yet I will stay my Father's time, 
 And hope and wait for heaven a while. 
 
 3 Then, dearest Lord, in thine embrace 
 Let me resign my fleeting breath ; 
 And, with a smile upon my face, 
 Pass the important hour of death. 
 
 SAINTS AND SINNERS. 
 077 Psalm 1. L. M. # 
 
 • • Portugal, All Saints. 
 
 The difference between the righteous and the wicked. 
 
 "tIAPPY the man, whose cautious feet 
 -"- Shun the broad way that sinners go, 
 Who hates the place where atheists meet, 
 And fears to talk as scoffers do. 
 
 2 He loves t' employ his morning light 
 Among the statutes of the Lord ; 
 And spends the wakeful hours of night 
 With pleasure, pondering o'er his word. 
 
 3 He, like a plant by gentle streams, 
 Shall flourish in immortal green ; 
 
 And heaven will shine with kindest beams 
 On every work his hands begin. 
 
 4 But sinners find their counsels cross'd : 
 As chaff before the tempest flies, 
 
 So shall their hopes be blown and 1'ost, 
 When the last trumpet shakes the skies. 
 
 5 In vain the rebel seeks to stand 
 In judgment with the pious race ; 
 The dreadful Judge, with stern command, 
 Divides him to a different place. 
 
 6 ' Straight is the way my saints have trod; 
 ' I blest the path, and drew it plain ; 
 ' Butyou would choose the crooked road, 
 ' And down it leads to endless pain.' 
 
 QnfQ Psalm 1. S. M. # 
 
 ^ ' ° Paddington, St. Thomas. 
 
 The saints happy, the sinner miserable. 
 
 THE man is ever blest, 
 Who shuns the sinners' ways, 
 Among their councils never stands, 
 Nor takes the scorner's place 5 
 
 2 But makes the law of God 
 His study and delight, 
 
 Amid 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. 
 
 5 How will they bear to stand 
 Before that judgment seat, 
 
 Where all the saints at Christ's right hand 
 In full assembly meet ? 
 
 6 He knows and he approves 
 The way the righteous go ; 
 
 But sinners and their works shall meet 
 A dreadful overthrow. 
 
 07Q Psalm 119. 1st Part. CM. # 
 
 ** Cambridge, Clarendon. 
 
 The blessedness of saints, and misery of sinners. 
 Verses 1, 2, 3. 
 
 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 ; [Lord, 
 Witli their whole heart they seek the 
 And serve thee with their hands. 
 
 Verse 165. 
 
 3 Great is their peace who love thy law . 
 
 How firm their souls abide ! 
 Nor can a bold temptation draw 
 Their steady feet aside. 
 
380 381 
 
 SAINTS AND SINNERS. 
 
 382 
 
 Verse 6. 
 
 4 Then shall my heart have inward joy, 
 
 And keep my face from shame, 
 When all thy statutes I obey, 
 And honour all thy name. 
 
 Verses 21, 118. 
 
 5 But haughty sinners God will hate, 
 
 The proud shall die accurst; 
 The sons of falsehood and deceit 
 Are trodden to the dust. 
 
 Verses 119, 155. 
 
 6 Vile as the dross the wicked are; 
 
 And those that' leave thy ways 
 Shall see salvation from* afar, 
 But never taste thy grace. 
 
 380 
 
 Psalm 1. C. M. # 
 
 St. Martin's, Barby. 
 The way and end of the righteous and the wicked. 
 
 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. 
 
 3 [He, like a plant of generous kind, 
 
 By living waters set, 
 Safe from the storms and blasting wind, 
 Enjoys a peaceful state.] 
 
 4 Green as the leaf, and ever fair 
 
 Shall his profession shme ; 
 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. 
 
 7 His eye beholds the path they tread, 
 
 His heart approves it well : 
 But crooked ways of sinners lead 
 Down to the, gates of hell. 
 
 381 
 
 Psalm 37. 3d Part. CM. # 
 
 Braintree, Covington. 
 The same. 
 
 Y God, the steps of pious men 
 Are order'd by thy will ; 
 Though they should fall, they rise again ; 
 
 Thy hand supports them still. 
 2 The Lord delights to see their ways, 
 Their virtue he approves : 
 He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace, 
 Nor leave the men he loves. 
 U* 
 
 3 The heavenly heritage is theirs, 
 
 Their portion and their home ; 
 He feeds them now, and makes them heirs 
 Of blessings long to come. 
 
 4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men, 
 
 Nor fear when tyrants frown; 
 Ye shall confess their pride was vain, 
 When justice casts them down. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 The haughty sinner have I seen, 
 
 Not fearing man nor God, 
 Like a tall bay tree, fair and green, 
 Spreading his arms abroad. 
 
 6 And lo, he vanish'd from the ground, 
 
 Destroy'd by hands unseen ; 
 Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found 
 Where all that pride had been. 
 
 7 But mark the man of righteousness, 
 
 His several steps attend ; 
 True pleasure runs through all his ways, 
 And peaceful is his end. 
 
 ^89 Psalm 37. 1st Part. C. M. h 
 
 &°6 Mear, York. V 
 
 The cure of envtj, fretfulness and unbelief: or, the 
 
 rewards of the righteous and the wicked .- or, the 
 icorld's hatred, and the saint's patience. 
 
 "T^HY should I vex my soul, and fret 
 * » To see the wicked rise 7 
 Or envy sinners, waxing great 
 By violence and lies? 
 
 2 As flowery grass, cut down at noon, 
 
 Before the evening, fades, 
 So shall their glories vanish soon, 
 In everlasting shades. 
 
 3 Then let me make the Lord my trust, 
 
 And practise all that's good ! 
 So shall I dwell among the just, 
 
 And he'll provide me food. 
 41 to my God my ways commit, 
 
 And cheerful wait his will ; 
 Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet, 
 
 Shall my desires fulfil. 
 
 5 Mine innocence shalt thou display, 
 
 And make thy judgments known, 
 Fair as the light of dawning day, 
 And glorious as the noon. 
 
 6 The meek at last the earth possess, 
 
 And are the heirs of heaven ; 
 True riches, with abundant peace, 
 To humble souls are given. 
 Pause. 
 
 7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his way 
 
 Nor let your anger rise, 
 Though Providence should long delay 
 To punish haughty vice. 
 
 8 Let sinners join to break your peace 
 
 And plot, and rage, and foam; 
 
383, 384 
 
 SAINTS AND SINNERS. 
 
 385, 386 
 
 The Lord derides them, for he sees 
 Their day of vengeance come. 
 
 9 They have drawn out the threatening- 
 
 Have bent the murderous bow, [sword, 
 To slay the men that fear the Lord, 
 And bring the righteous low. 
 
 10 My God shall break their bows, and 
 Their persecuting darts ; [burn 
 
 Shall their own swords against them turn, 
 And pain surprise their hearts. 
 
 OQq Psalm 94. 1st Part. C. M. \, 
 
 * JO?J Dundee, London. 
 
 Saints chastised, and sinners destroyed: or, instruc- 
 tive affliction. 
 
 OGOD, to whom revenge belongs, 
 Proclaim thy wrath aloud ; 
 Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, 
 Let justice smite the proud. 
 
 2 They say, " The Lord nor sees nor hears :" 
 
 When will the fools be wise ! 
 Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears ? 
 Or blind, who made their eyes? 
 
 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, 
 
 And they shall feel his power ; 
 His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain 
 In some surprising hour. 
 
 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, 
 
 Thou hast a gentler rod : 
 Thy providences and thy book 
 Shall make them know their God. 
 
 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, 
 
 And to his duty draw ; 
 Thy scourges make thy children wise, 
 When they forget thy law. 
 
 6 But God will ne'er cast off" his saints, 
 
 Nor his own promise break; 
 He pardons his inheritance, 
 For their Redeemer's sake. 
 
 OQ4 Psalm 11. L. M. b or # 
 
 ** c ^* Winchester, Maiden. 
 
 God loves the righteous, and hates the wicked. 
 
 MY refuge is the God of love ; 
 Why do my foes insult, and cry, 
 ' Fly, like a timorous, trembling dove, 
 ' To distant woods or mountains fly ?' 
 
 2 If government be all destroy'd 
 (That firm foundation of our peace) 
 And violence make justice void, 
 Where shall the righteous seek redress? 
 
 3 The Lord in heaven hath fix'd his throne ; 
 His eye surveys the world below ; 
 
 To him all mortal things are known ; 
 His eye-lids search our spirits through. 
 
 4 If he afflicts his saints so far, 
 
 To prove their love, and try their grace, 
 
 What must the bold transgressors fear ? 
 His very soul abhors their ways. 
 
 5 On impious wretches he shall rain 
 Tempests of brimstone, lire and death, 
 Such as he kindled on the plain 
 
 Of Sodom, with his angry breath. 
 
 6 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls, 
 Whose thoughts and actions are sincere ; 
 And with a gracious eye beholds 
 The men that his own image bear. 
 
 38 
 
 Psalm 17. S. M. 
 
 Silver Street, Dover. 
 
 Portion of saints and sinners: or, hope and despair 
 in death. 
 
 ARISE, my gracious God, 
 And make the wicked flee ; 
 They are but thy chastising rod 
 To drive thy saints to thee. 
 
 2 Behold the sinner dies, 
 
 His haughty words are vain: 
 Here in this life his pleasure lies, 
 And all beyond is pain. 
 
 3 Then let his pride advance, 
 And boast of all his store ; 
 
 The Lord is mine inheritance, 
 My soul can wish no more. 
 
 4 I shall behold the face 
 Of my forgiving God ; 
 
 And stand complete in righteousness, 
 Wash'd in my Saviour's blood. 
 
 5 There's a new heaven begun 
 When 1 awake from death, 
 
 Dress'd in the likeness of thy Son, 
 And draw immortal breath. 
 
 386 
 
 Psalm 17. L. M. 
 
 Truro, Nantwich. 
 
 # 
 
 The sinner's portion, and the saint's hope: or, the 
 heaven of separate souls, and the resurrection. 
 
 T ORD, I am thine ; but thou wilt prove 
 '■*-* My faith, my patience, and my love ; 
 When men of spite against me join, 
 They are the sword, the hand is thine. 
 
 2 Their hope and portion lie 1 *"~w : 
 'Tis all .the happiness they ki*ow ; 
 
 'Tis all they seek ; they take their shares, 
 And leave the rest among their heirs. 
 
 3 What sinners value, I resign ; 
 Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine ; 
 I shall behold thy blissful face, 
 
 And stand complete in righteousness. 
 
 4 This life's a dream, an empty show ; 
 But the bright world to which I go 
 Hath joys substantial and sincere ; 
 When shall I wake and find me there ' 
 
387, 388 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 389, 31)0 
 
 5 O glorious hour ! O blest abode ! 
 I shall be near and like my God ! 
 And flesh and sin no more control 
 The sacred pleasures of the soul. 
 
 6 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, 
 Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; 
 Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, 
 And in my Saviour's image rise. 
 
 qQ>7 Psalm 149. C. M. # 
 
 ^^ ' Rochester, Irish. 
 
 Praise God, all his saints : or, the saints judging 
 the world. 
 
 ALL ye that love the Lord, rejoice, 
 And let your songs be new ; 
 Amid the church with cheerful voice 
 His later wonders shew. 
 2 The Jews, the people of his grace, 
 Shall their Redeemer sing; 
 x\nd Gentile nations join the praise, 
 While Zion owns her King. 
 3 The Lord takes pleasure in the just, 
 Whom sinners treat with scorn ; 
 The meek, that lie despised in dust, 
 Salvation shall adorn. 
 
 4 Saints should 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 Then his high praise shall fill their 
 
 tongues, 
 Their hands shall wield the sword ; 
 And vengeance shall attend their songs, 
 The vengeance of the Lord. 
 G When Christ his judgment-seat ascends, 
 And bids the world appear, 
 Thrones are prepared for'all his friends, 
 Who humbly loved bim here. 
 
 7 Then shall they rule with iron rod 
 
 Nations that dared rebel ; 
 And join the sentence of their God 
 On tyrants doom'd to hell. 
 
 8 The royal sinners, bound in chains, 
 
 New triumph shall afford ; 
 Such honour for the saints remains ; 
 Praise ye, and love the Lord. 
 
 | 2 Why should my passions mix with earth, 
 j And thus debase my heavenly birth ? 
 Why should I cleave to things below, 
 And let my God, my Saviour go ? 
 
 3 Call me away from flesh and sense ; 
 One sovereign word can draw me thence : 
 I would obey the voice divine, 
 
 And all inferior joys resign. 
 
 4 Be earth, with all her scenes, withdrawn ' 
 Let noise and vanity be gone : 
 
 In secret silence of the mind, 
 
 My heaven, and there my God, I find. 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 PRIVATE WORSHIP. 
 
 ooo Hymn 122. B. 2. L. M. 
 **<J*J Portugal, Eaton. 
 
 Retirement and meditation. 
 
 I^/TY God, permit me not to be 
 ^•"■*- A stranger to myself and thee ; 
 Amid a thousand thoughts I rove, 
 Forgetful of my highest love. 
 
 QQQ Psalm 119. 2d Part. CM. # 
 
 " 0t/ Canterbury, York. 
 
 Secret devotion and spiritual mindeiness ; or, con- 
 stant converse with God. 
 Verses 147, 53. 
 
 TO thee, before the dawning light, 
 My gracious God, I pray ; 
 I meditate thy name by night, 
 And keep thy law by day. 
 
 Verse 81. 
 
 2 My spirit faints to see thy grace ; 
 
 Thy promise bears me up ; 
 And, while salvation long delays, 
 Thy Avord supports my hope. 
 
 Verse 164. 
 
 3 Seven times a day I lift my hands, 
 
 And pay my thanks to thee ; 
 Thy righteous providence demands 
 Repeated praise from me. 
 
 Verse Si. 
 
 4 When midnight darkness veils the skies 
 
 I call thy works to mind; 
 My thoughts in warm devotion rise, 
 And sweet acceptance find. 
 
 *t 
 
 QQO Psalm 55. S. M. b 
 
 w^v Haverhill, Norwalk. 
 
 Dangerous prosperity : or, daily devotion encouraged. 
 
 T ET sinners take their course, 
 -"-^ And choose the road to death; 
 But in the worship of my God 
 I'll spend my daily breath. 
 
 2 My thoughts address his thron#, 
 When morning brings the light; 
 
 I seek his blessing every noon, 
 And pay my vows at night. 
 
 3 Thou wilt regard my cries, 
 O my eternal God; 
 
 While sinners perish in surprise, 
 Beneath thine angry rod. 
 i 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 I, with all my cares, 
 Will lean upon the Lord; 
 
391, 392 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 393, 394, 395 
 
 I'll cast ray 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. 
 
 6 I'll purge my family around, 
 And -make the wicked flee ; 
 So shall my house be ever found 
 A dwelling fit for thee. 
 
 391 
 
 Psalm 26. L. M. # 
 
 Blendon, Islington. 
 Self-examination; or, evidences of grace. 
 
 JUDGE me, O Lord, and prove my ways, 
 And try my reins, and try my heart ; 
 My faith upon thy promise stays, 
 Nor from thy law my feet depart. 
 
 2 1 hate to walk, I hate to sit 
 With men of vanity and lies ; 
 The scoffer and the hypocrite 
 Are the abhorrence of mine eyes. 
 
 3 Among thy saints will I appear 
 With hands well wash'd in innocence ; 
 But when I stand before thy bar, 
 The blood of Christ is my defence. 
 
 4 1 love thy habitation, Lord, 
 The temple where thine honours dwell ; 
 There shall I hear thy holy word, 
 And there thy works of wonder tell. 
 
 5 Let not my soul be join'd at last 
 With men of treachery and blood, 
 Since I my days on earth have past 
 Among the saints, and near my God. 
 
 FAMILY WORSHIP. 
 
 Psalm 10.1. C. M. 
 
 Bedford, London. 
 
 392 
 
 A psalm for a master of a family. 
 
 OF justice and of grace 1 sing, 
 And pay my God my vows; 
 Thy grace and justice, heavenly King, 
 Teach me to rule my house. 
 
 2 Now to my tent, O God, repair, 
 
 And make thy servant wise ; 
 
 I'M suffer nothing near me there 
 
 That shall offend thine eyes. 
 
 3 The man that doth his neighbour wrong, 
 
 By falsehood or by force, 
 The scornful eye, the slanderous tongue, 
 I'll thrust them from my doors. 
 
 4 I'll seek the faithful and the just, 
 
 And will their help enjoy; 
 These are the friends that I shall trust, 
 The servants I'll employ. 
 
 5 The wretch that deals in sly deceit, 
 
 I'll not endure a night; 
 The liar's tongue I'll ever hate, 
 And banish from my sight. 
 
 OQQ Psalm 127. L. M. b 
 
 «J«7«J Medvvay, Nazareth. 
 
 The blessing of Ood on the business and comforts 
 of life. 
 
 IF God succeed not, all 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 if you rise before the sun, 
 And worik and toil when day is done, 
 Careful and sparing eat your bread, 
 To shun that poverty you dread ? — 
 
 3 'Tis all in vain, till God hath blest ; 
 He can make rich, yet give us rest ; 
 Children and friends are blessings too, 
 If God, our sovereign, makes them so. 
 
 4 Happy the man to whom he sends 
 Obedient children, faithful friends ! 
 How sweet our daily comforts prove, 
 When they are season'd with his love 
 
 OQJ. Psalm 127. C. M. b 
 
 ^^^ Abridge, Swan wick. 
 
 Ood all in all. 
 
 IF God to build the house deny, 
 The builders work in vain ; 
 And towns, without his wakeful eye, 
 A useless watch maintain. 
 
 2 Before the morning beams arise, 
 
 Your painful work renew, 
 And, till the stars ascend the skies, 
 Your tiresome toil pursue. 
 
 3 Short be your sleep, and coarse your fare 
 
 In vain, till God has blest ; 
 But if his smiles attend your care, 
 You shall have food and rest. 
 
 4 Nor children, relatives, nor friends, 
 
 Shall real blessings prove, 
 Nor all the earthly joys he sends, 
 If sent without his love. 
 
 on* Psalm128. CM. # 
 
 **&** Irish, St. Martin's, Medfield. 
 Family blessings. 
 
 O HAPPY man, whose soul is fill'd 
 With zeal and reverend awe! 
 His lips to God their honours yield, 
 His life adorns the law. 
 2 A careful Providence shall stand, 
 And ever guard thy head, 
 Shall on the labours of thy hand 
 Its kindly blessings shed. 
 3 Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine; 
 Thy children round thy board, 
 
396,397 
 
 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 
 
 398, 399 
 
 Each like a plant of honour shine, 
 And learn to fear the Lord. 
 
 4 The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfil 
 
 jb'or months and years to come : 
 
 The Lord, who dwells on Zion's hill, 
 
 Shall send thee blessings home. 
 
 5 This is the man whose happy eyes 
 
 Shall see his house increase, 
 Shall see the sinking church arise, 
 Then leave the world in peace. 
 
 OQfi Psalm 133. S. M. # 
 
 &* J%J Haverhill, Dover, Watchman. 
 
 Communion of saints ; or, love and worship in a 
 family. 
 
 BLEST are the sons of peace, 
 Whose hearts and hopes are one, 
 Whose kind designs to serve and please, 
 Through ail tiieir 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 Thus, when on Aaron's head 
 They pour'd the rich perfume, 
 
 The oil through all his raiment spread, 
 And pleasure fill'd the room. 
 
 4 Thus on the heavenly hills 
 The saints are blest above, 
 
 Where joy like morning dew distils, 
 And all the air is love. 
 
 007 Psalm 133. S. P. M. # 
 
 tPi7 ' Dalstou, Worship. 
 
 The blessings of friendship 
 
 TIOW pleasant 'tis to see 
 
 -**--*- Kindred and friends agree ! 
 Each in his proper station move, 
 
 And each fulfil his part, 
 
 With sympathizing heart, 
 In all the cares of life and love ! 
 
 2 'Tis like the ointment shed 
 On Aaron's sacred head, 
 
 Divinely rich, divinely sweet ! 
 The oil through all the room 
 DifFus'd a choice perfume, 
 
 Ran through his robes, and blest his feet. 
 
 3 Like fruitful showers of rain, 
 That water ail the plain, 
 
 Descending from the neighbouring hills ; 
 Such streams of pleasure roll 
 Through every friendly soul, 
 
 Where love like heavenly dew distils. 
 
 [Repeat the first stanza if necessary.] 
 
 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 
 gOQ Psalm 122. C. M. # 
 
 *^ Dunstan, Braintree, Mear. 
 
 Going to church. 
 
 jnjTOW did my heart rejoice to hear 
 -*•-*; My friends devoutly say, 
 'In Zion let us all appear, 
 ' And keep the solemn day !' 
 
 2 I love her gates, I love the road: 
 
 The church, adorn'd with grace, 
 Stands like a palace, built for God, 
 To show his milder face. 
 
 3 Up to her courts, with joys 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 
 Divides the sinners from the saints, 
 We tremble, and rejoice. 
 
 5 Peace be within this sacred place, 
 
 And joy a constant guest: 
 W 7 ith holy gifts and heavenJy grace 
 Be her attendants blest. 
 
 6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, 
 
 While life or breath remains ; 
 There my best friends, my kindred dwell, 
 There God my Saviour reigns. 
 
 QQQ Psalm 122. S. P. M. # 
 
 <L? * /t/ Dalston, Worship. 
 
 The same. 
 
 HOW pleas'd 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 nay. 
 
 2 Zion, thrice happy place, 
 Adorn'd 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 There David's greater Son 
 Has fix'd his royal throne ; 
 
 He sits for grace and judgment there 
 He bids the saint be glad, 
 He makes the sinner 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 that seeks thy peace, 
 And wishes thine increase, 
 
 A thousand blessings on him rest! 
 
400, 401, 402 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 403, 404 
 
 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. 
 
 [Repeat the fourth stanza if necessary.] 
 
 400 Psalm 134. C. M. # 
 
 jl.\J\J Christmas, Irish, York, 
 
 Daily and nightly devotion. 
 
 YE, that obey the immortal King, 
 Attend his holy place ; 
 JBow 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. 
 
 401 Hymn 108. B.2. C. M. # 
 
 Conway, Rochester, 
 Access to the throne of grace by a Mediator. 
 
 COME, let us lift our joyful eyes 
 Up to the courts above, 
 And smile to see our Father there 
 Upon a throne of love. 
 
 2 Once 'twas a seat of dreadful wrath, 
 
 And shot devouring flame ; 
 Our God appear'd consuming fire, 
 And vengeance was his name. 
 
 3 Rich were the drops of Jesus' blood, 
 
 That calm'd his frowning face ; 
 That sprinkled o'er the burning throne, 
 And turn'd the wrath to grace ! 
 
 4 Now we may bow before his feet, 
 
 And venture near the Lord ; 
 No fiery cherub guards his seat, 
 Nor double-flaming sword. 
 
 5 The peaceful gates of heavenly bliss 
 
 Are open'd by the Son ; 
 High let us raise our notes of praise, 
 And reach th' Almighty throne. 
 (3 To thee ten thousand thanks Ave bring, 
 Great Advocate on high; 
 And glory to the eternal King, 
 That lays his fury by. 
 
 A OO Psalm 84. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 *±\J& Tallis' Evening Hymn, Portugal. 
 The pleasures of public worship. 
 
 HOW pleasant, how divinely fair, 
 O Lord of Hosts, thy dwellings are ! 
 With long desire my spirit faints 
 To meet the assemblies of thy saints. 
 
 2 My flesh would rest in thine abode ! 
 My panting heart cries out for God ; 
 My God, my King, why should I be 
 So far from all my joys and thee ? 
 
 3 The sparrow chooses where to rest, 
 And for her young provides her nest ; 
 But will my God to sparrows grant 
 That pleasure which his children want ? 
 
 4 Blest are the saints, who sit on high, 
 Around thy throne of majesty ; 
 Thy brightest glories shine above, 
 And all their work is praise and love. 
 
 5 Blest are the souls that find a place 
 Within the temple of thy grace ; 
 There they behold thy gentler rays, 
 And seek thy face, and learn thy praise. 
 
 6 Blest are the men whose hearts are set 
 To find the way to Z ion's gate ; 
 
 God is their strength ; and through the 
 
 road 
 They lean upon their helper, God. 
 7Cheerful 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. 
 
 JAQ Psalm 84. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^Vtf Eaton, Ellenthorpe. 
 
 God and his church ; or, grace and glory. 
 
 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 I enjoy the meanest place 
 Within thy house, O God of grace, 
 Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power 
 Should tempt my feet to leave thy door. 
 
 3 God is our sun, he makes our day : 
 God is our shield, he guards our way 
 From all the assaults of hell and sin, 
 From foes without, and foes within. 
 
 4 All needful grace will God bestow, 
 And croAvn that grace with glory too ! 
 He gives us all things, and withholds 
 No real good from upright souls. 
 
 5 O God, our King,whose sovereign sway 
 The glorious hosts of heaven obey ; 
 And devils at thy presence flee ; 
 Blest is the man that trusts in thee. 
 
 Psalm 84. C. M. # 
 
 Brattle-Street, Parma 
 Deliglvt in ordinances of worship : or, God vrtscni 
 
 404 
 
 churches. 
 
 M 
 
 Y soul, how lovely is the place 
 To which thy God resorts! 
 
405 
 
 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 
 
 406, 407 
 
 '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. 
 
 4 There, mighty God, thy words declare 
 
 The secrets of thy will ; 
 And still we seek thy mercy there, 
 And sing thy praises still. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 My heart and flesh cry out for thee, 
 
 While far from thine abode : 
 When shall 1 tread thy courts, and see 
 My Saviour and my G od ? 
 
 6 The sparrow builds herself a nest, 
 
 And suffers no remove ; 
 O make me, like the sparrow, blest, 
 To dwell but where I love. 
 
 7 To sit one day beneath thine eye, 
 
 And hear thy gracious voice, 
 Exceeds a whole eternity 
 Employ'd in carnal joys. 
 
 8 Lord, at thy threshold I would wait, 
 
 While Jesus is within, 
 Rather than fill a throne of state, 
 Or live in tents of sin. 
 
 9 Could I command the spacious land, 
 
 And the more boundless sea, 
 For one blest hour at thy right hand 
 I'd give them both away. 
 
 AO^ Psalm 84. H. M. # 
 
 ^* VtF Bethesda, St. Philip. 
 
 Longing for the house of God. ' 
 
 LORD of the worlds above, 
 How pleasant and how fair 
 The dwellings of thy love, 
 Thine earthly temples are ! 
 To thine abode I With warm desires 
 My heart aspires, [ To see my God. 
 
 2 The sparrow for ner young 
 With pleasure seeks a nest, 
 And wandering swallows long 
 To find their wonted rest : 
 
 My spirit faints, I To rise and dwell 
 With equal zeal, | Among thy saints. 
 
 3 O happy souls that pray 
 Where God appoints to hear ; 
 O happy men that pay 
 Their constant service there ! 
 
 They praise thee still ; I That love the way 
 And happy they | To Zion's hill ! 
 
 4 They go from strength to strength. 
 Through this dark vale of tears, 
 Till each arrives at length, 
 
 Till each in heaven appears : 
 
 glorious seat, I Shall thither bring 
 When God our King | Our willing feet ! 
 
 Pause. 
 
 5 To spend one sacred day 
 Where God and saints abide, 
 Affords diviner joy 
 
 Than thousand days beside : 
 Where God resorts, I To keep the door, 
 
 1 love it more | Than shine in courts 
 
 6 God is our sun and shield, 
 Our light and our defence : 
 With gifts his hands are fill'd, 
 We draw our blessings thence : 
 
 He shall bestow I , Peculiar grace, 
 On Jacob's race | And glory too. 
 
 7 The Lord his people loves ; 
 His hand no good withholds 
 From those his heart approves, 
 From pure and pious souls : 
 
 Thrice happy he, I Whose spirit trusts 
 O God of Hosts, Alone in thee ! 
 
 Hymn 123. B. 2. L. M. 
 
 Shoel, Sharon. 
 
 # 
 
 406 
 
 The benefit of public ordinances. 
 
 A WAY from every mortal care, 
 J -*- Away from earth, our souls retreat 
 We leave this worthless world afar, 
 And wait and worship near thy seat. 
 
 2 Lord, in the temple of thy grace 
 We see thy feet, and we adore ; 
 We gaze upon thy lovely face, 
 And learn the wonders of thy power. 
 
 3 While here our various wants we mourn, 
 United groans ascend on high ; 
 
 And prayers produce a quick return 
 Of blessings in variety. 
 
 4 [If Satan rage, and sin grow strong, 
 Here we receive some cheering word ; 
 We gird the gospel armour on, 
 
 To fight the battles of the Lord. 
 
 5 Or if our spirit faints and dies, 
 
 (Our conscience gall'd with inward stings t 
 Here doth the righteous Sun arise, 
 With healing beams beneath his wings.] 
 
 6 Father ! my soul would still abide 
 Within thy temple, near thy side ; 
 But if my feet must hence depart, 
 Still keep thy dwelling in my heart. 
 
 4()7 Psalm 27. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 ' Arundel, Patmos. 
 
 The church in our delight and safety. 
 
 PT1HE Lord of glory is my light, 
 -*- And my salvation too* 
 
408, 409 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 410, 411 
 
 God is my strength, nor will 1 fear 
 What all my foes can do. 
 
 2 One privilege my heart desires : 
 
 O ! grant me an abode 
 Among the churches of thy saints, 
 The temples of my God. 
 
 3 There shall I offer my requests, 
 
 And see thy beauty still ; 
 Shall hear thy messages of love, 
 And there inquire thy will. 
 
 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, 
 
 There may his children hide ; 
 God has a strong pavilion where 
 He makes my soul abide. 
 
 5 Now shall my head be lifted high 
 
 Above my foes aiound ; 
 And songs of joy and victory 
 Within thy temple sound. 
 
 AQQ Psalm 27. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 ^ vo Abridge, Christmas. 
 
 Prayer and hope. 
 
 SOON as I heard my Father say, 
 ' Ye children, seek my grace ;' 
 My heart reply'd, without delay, 
 
 * I'll seek my Father's face.' 
 Let not thy face be hid from me, 
 
 Nor frown my soul away ; 
 God of my life, I fly to ttiee 
 In a distressing day. 
 
 3 Should friends and kindred, near and 
 
 Leave me to want or die, [dear, 
 My God would make my life his care, 
 And all my need supply. 
 
 4 My fainting flesh had died with grief. 
 
 Had not my soul believed 
 To see thy grace provide relief; 
 Nor was my hope deceived. 
 
 5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, 
 
 And keep your courage up ; 
 He'll raise your spirit when it faints, 
 And far exceed your hope. 
 
 AQQ Psalm 65. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 <-k\JiJ Devizes, Christmas. 
 
 A prayer-heariiiar God, and the Gentiles called. 
 
 "OR AISE waits in Zion, Lord, for thee ; 
 * There shall our vows be paid : 
 Thou hast an ear when sinners pray ; 
 All flesh snail seek thine aid. 
 
 2 Lord, our iniquities prevail, 
 
 But pardoning grace is thine ; 
 And thou wilt grant us power and skill 
 To conquer every sin. 
 
 3 Blest are the men whom thou wilt choose 
 
 To bring them near thy face ; 
 Give them a dwelling in thine house, 
 To feast upon thy grace. 
 
 4 In answering what thy church requests, 
 
 Thy truth and terror shine, 
 And works of dreadful righteousness 
 Fulfil thy kind design. 
 
 5 Thus shall the wondering nations see 
 
 The Lord is good anofjust: 
 And distant islands fly to thee, 
 And make thy name their trust. 
 
 6 They dread thy glittering tokens, Lord, 
 
 When signs in heaven appear ; 
 But they shall learn thy holy word, 
 And love, as well as fear. 
 
 a 1 A Psalm 65. 1st Part. L. M. t> or# 
 , 1V Rothwell, Luton, Sharon. 
 Public prayer and praise. 
 
 THE praise of Zion waits for thee, 
 My God ; and praise becomes thy 
 house : 
 There shall thy saints thy glory see, 
 And there perform their public vows. 
 
 2 O thou, whose mercy bends the skies, 
 To save, when hu.mble sinners pray, 
 All lands to thee shall lift their eyes, 
 And islands of the northern sea. 
 
 3 Against my will my sins prevail, 
 
 But grace shall purge away their stain ; 
 The blood of Christ will never fail 
 To wash my garments white again. 
 
 4 Blest is the man whom thou shalt choose, 
 And give him kind access to thee ; 
 Give him a place within thy house, 
 To taste thy love divinely free. 
 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Let Babel fear when Zion prays ; 
 Babel, prepare for long distress, 
 When Zion's God himself arrays 
 In terror and in righteousness. 
 
 6 With dreadful glory, God fulfils 
 What his afflicted saints request ; 
 And with almighty wrath reveals 
 His love, to give his churches rest. 
 
 7 Then shall the flocking nations run 
 To Zion's hill, and own their Lord ; 
 The rising and the setting sun 
 Shall see the Saviour's name adored. 
 
 JJ 1 Psalm 116. 2d Part. CM. |?or# 
 
 ' ytJ -- 1 St. Martin's, Clarendon. 
 
 Vows, made in trouble, paid in the church ; or, pub* 
 lie thanks for prioate deliverance. 
 
 WHAT shall I render to my God 
 For all his kindness shown? 
 My feet shall visit thine abode, 
 My songs address thy throne. 
 2 Among the saints that fill thine house 
 My offerings shall be paid ; 
 
412, 413 
 
 LORD'S DAY. 
 
 414, 415 
 
 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 IJow 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, .forever thine, 
 
 Nor shall my purpose move ; 
 Thy hand hath loos'd 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. 
 
 J19 Hymn 145. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 y:1 * 1 Medfield, Christmas. 
 
 Sitrht throua-li a glass, and face to face. 
 
 ILO^E the windows of thy grace, 
 Through which my Lord is seen ; 
 And long to meet my Saviour's face, 
 Without a glass between. 
 
 2 that the happy hour were come, 
 
 To change my faith to sight ; 
 I shall behold my Lord at home 
 In a diviner light. 
 
 3 Haste, my Beloved, and remove 
 
 These interposing days ! 
 Then shall my passions all be love, 
 And all my powers be praise. 
 
 LORD'S DAY. 
 Jl o Psalm 5. C. M. # 
 
 **'** Arundel, Christmas. 
 
 For the Lord's day morning. 
 
 LORD, in the morning thou shalt hear 
 My voice ascending high ; 
 To thee will I direct my prayer, 
 To thee lift up mine eye : 
 
 2 Up to the hills, where Christ is gone, 
 
 To plead for all his saints, 
 Presenting at his Father's throne 
 Our songs and our complaints. 
 
 3 Thou art a God, before whose sight 
 
 The wicked shall not stand ; 
 Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, 
 Nor dwell at thy right hand. 
 
 4 But to thy house will I resort, 
 
 To taste thy mercies there ; 
 I will frequent thine holy court, 
 And worship in thy fear. 
 
 5 may thy Spirit guide my feet 
 
 In ways of righteousness ! 
 
 Make every path of duty straight 
 And plain before my face. 
 Pause. 
 
 6 My watchful enemies combine 
 
 To tempt my feet astray ; 
 They flatter with a base design 
 To make my soul their prey. 
 
 7 Lord, crush the serpent in the dust, 
 
 And all his plots destroy ; 
 While those, that in thy mercy trust, 
 Forever shout for joy. 
 
 8 The men, that love and fear thy name, 
 
 Shall see their hopes fulfill'd ; 
 The mighty God will compass them 
 With favour as a shield. 
 
 B 
 
 A\A Psalm 19. 1st Part. S. M. # 
 
 ^* J -^ t Dover, Westminster, St. Thomas. 
 The books of nature and Scripture. 
 For a Lord's day morning. 
 
 EHOLD the lofty sky 
 Declares its Maker, God; 
 And all his starry works on high 
 Proclaim his power abroad. 
 
 2 The darkness and the light 
 Still keep their course the same ; 
 
 While night to day, and day to night 
 Divinely teach his name. 
 
 3 In every different land 
 Their general voice is known ; 
 
 They show the wonders of his hand, 
 And orders of his throne. 
 
 4 Ye Christian lands, rejoice ! 
 Here he reveals his word ; 
 
 We "are not left to nature's voice 
 To bid us know the Lord. 
 
 5 His -statutes and commands 
 Are set before our eyes ; 
 
 He puts his gospel in our hands, 
 Where our salvation lies. 
 
 6 His laws are just and pure ; 
 His truth without deceit; 
 
 His promises forever sure, 
 And his rewards are great. 
 
 7 [Not honey to the taste 
 Affords so much delight; 
 
 Nor gold that has the furnace pass'd 
 So much allures the sight. 
 
 8 While of thy works I sing, 
 Thy glory to proclaim, 
 
 Accept the praise, my God, my King, 
 In my Redeemer's name.] 
 
 J1 5 Psalm 19. 2d Part. S. M. # 
 
 - 1 Dover, Watchman, Calmar., 
 
 God's word most excellent ; or, sincerity and icatchfulneM, 
 For a Lord's day morning. 
 
 EHOLD the morning sun 
 
 B 
 
 Begins his glorious way ». 
 
416 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 417, 418 
 
 His beams through all the nations run 
 And life and light convey. 
 
 2 But where the gospel comes, 
 It spreads diviner light; 
 
 It calls dead sinners from their tombs, 
 And gives the blind their sight. 
 
 3 How perfect is thy word! 
 And all thy judgments just ; 
 
 Forever sure thy promise, Lord, 
 And men securely trust 
 
 4 My gracious God, how plain 
 Are thy directions given! 
 
 O may I never read in vain, 
 But find the path to heaven. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 I hear thy word with love, 
 And I would fain obey ; 
 
 Send thy good Spirit from above, 
 To guide me, lest I stray. 
 
 6 O who can ever find 
 The errors of his ways ? 
 
 Yet with a bold presumptuous mind 
 I would not dare transgress. 
 
 7 Warn me of every sin ; 
 Forgive my secret faults, 
 
 And cleanse this guilty soul of mine, 
 Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. 
 
 8 While with my heart and tongue 
 I spread thy praise abroad, 
 
 Accept the worship and the song, 
 My Saviour and my God. 
 
 6 Thus till my last expiring day, 
 I'll bless my God and King ; 
 Thus will I lift my hands to pray, 
 And tune my lips to sing. 
 
 417 
 
 4J Q Psalm 63. 1st Part. CM. # 
 
 Parma, Arundel, Lanesboro'. 
 The morning of a Lord's day. 
 
 EARLY, my God, without delay, 
 I haste to seek thy face : 
 My thirsty spirit faints 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 I've seen thy glory and thy power 
 
 Through all thy temple shine ; 
 My God, repeat that heavenly hour, 
 That vision so divine ! 
 
 4 Not all the blessings of a feast 
 
 Can please my soul so well, 
 As when thy richer grace I taste, 
 And in thy presence dwell. 
 
 5 Not life itself, with all her joys, 
 
 Can 'my best passions move, 
 Or raise so high my cheerful voice, 
 A3 thy forgiving love 
 
 Psalm 63. L. M. # 
 
 Slade, Ward. 
 
 Longing after God ; or, the love of Ood better than 
 
 life. 
 
 GREAT God, indulge my humble 
 claim ; 
 Thou art my hope, my joy my rest ; 
 The glories that compose thy name 
 Stand all engaged to make me blest, 
 
 2 Thou great and good, thou just and wise, 
 Thou art my Father and my God ; 
 And I am thine by sacred ties ; 
 
 Thy son, thy servant bought with blood. 
 
 3 With heart, and eyes, and lifted hands, 
 For thee I long, to thee I look ; 
 
 As travellers, in thirsty lands, 
 Pant for the cooling water-brook. 
 
 4 With early feet I love to appear 
 Among thy saints, and seek thy face ; 
 Oft have I seen thy glory there, 
 
 And felt the power of sovereign grace. 
 
 5 Not fruits nor wines that tempt our taste, 
 Nor all the joys our senses know, 
 Could make me so divinely blest, 
 
 Or raise my cheerful passions so. 
 
 6 My life itself, without thy love, 
 No taste of pleasure could afford ; 
 'Twould but a tiresome burden prove, 
 If I were banish'd from the Lord. 
 
 7 Amidst the waif eful hours of night, 
 When busy cares afflict my head, 
 One thought of thee gives new delight, 
 And adds refreshment to my bed. 
 
 8 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, 
 While I have breath to pray or praise ; 
 This work shall make my heart rejoice, 
 And spend the remnant of my days. 
 
 418 
 
 Psalm 63. S. M. 
 
 Olmutz, Haverhill. 
 Seeking God. 
 
 MY God, permit my tongue 
 This joy, to call thee mine ; 
 J And let my early cries prevail 
 
 To taste thy love divine. 
 | 2 My thirsty, fainting soul 
 Thy mercy does implore ; 
 Not travellers in desert lands 
 Can pant for water more. 
 3 Within thy churches. Lord, 
 I long to find my place ; 
 Thy power and glory to behold, 
 And feel thy quickening grace. 
 
 m 
 
419, 420 
 
 LORD'S DAY. 
 
 421, 422 
 
 4 For life without thy love 
 No relish can afford ; 
 
 No joy can be compared to thi3, 
 To serve and please the Lord. 
 
 5 To thee I'll lift my hands, 
 And praise thee while I live : 
 
 Not the rich dainties of a feast 
 Such food or pleasure give. 
 
 6 In wakeful hours of night, 
 I call my God to mind; 
 
 I think how wise thy counsels are, 
 And all thy dealings kind. 
 
 7 Since thou hast been my help, 
 To thee my spirit flies, 
 
 And on thy watchful providence 
 My cheerful hope relies. 
 
 8 The shadow of thy wings 
 My soul in safety keeps ; 
 
 1 follow where my Father leads, 
 And he supports my steps. 
 
 419 
 
 Htmm 14. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 Silver-Street, Watchman, Lisbon. 
 The Lord's day ; or, delight in ordinances 
 
 MfELCOME, sweet day of rest, 
 * " That saw the Lord arise ; 
 Welcome to this reviving breast 
 And these rejoicing eyes ! 
 
 2 The King himself comes near, 
 And feasts his saints to-day ; 
 
 Here Ave may sit, and see him here, 
 And love, and praise, and pray. 
 
 3 One day amidst the place 
 Where my dear God hath been, 
 
 Is sweeter than ten thousand days 
 Of pleasurable sin, 
 
 4 My willing soul would stay 
 In such a frame as this ; 
 
 And sit and sing herself away 
 To everlasting bliss. 
 
 AOf) Psalm 92. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^^^ Slade, Effingham. 
 
 A psalm for the Lord's day. 
 
 ^ WEET is the work, my God, my King, 
 ^ To praise thy name, give thanks and 
 
 sing, 
 To show thy lo\ e by morning light, 
 And talk of all thy truth at night. 
 
 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest, 
 
 No mortal cares shall seize my breast ; 
 O may my heart in tune be found, 
 Like David's harp of solemn sound ! 
 
 3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, 
 And bless his works, and bless his word ; 
 Thy works of grace, how brio-ht they shine ! 
 How deep thy counsels [ how ctiYHie \ 
 
 4 Fools never raise their thoughts so high; 
 Like brutes they live, like brutes they die ; 
 Like grass they flourish, till thy breath 
 Blast them in everlasting death. ^ 
 
 5 But I shall share a glorious part, 
 When grace hath well refin'd my heart, 
 And fresh supplies of joy are shed, 
 Like holy oil, to cheer my head. 
 
 6 Sin (my worst enemy before) 
 
 Shall vex my eyes and ears no more ; 
 My inward foes shall all be slain, 
 Nor Satan break my peace again. 
 
 7 Then shall I see, and hear, and know 
 All I desired or wish'd below ; 
 
 And every power find sweet employ 
 In that eternal world of joy. 
 
 4?1 Hymn 72. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 " B ' x Irish, Mear, Arch dale. 
 
 The Lord's day ; or, the resurrection of Christ. 
 
 "O LEST morning, whose young dawn- 
 -"-* ing rays 
 
 Beheld our rising God ; 
 That saw him triumph o'er the dust, 
 And leave his dark abode ! 
 
 2 In the cold prison of a tomb 
 
 The dead Redeemer lay, 
 Till the revolving skies had brought 
 The third, th' appointed day. 
 
 3 Hell and the grave unite their force 
 
 To hold our God in vain; 
 The sleeping Conqueror arose, 
 And burst their feeble chain. 
 
 4 To thy great name, Almighty Lord, 
 
 These sacred hours we pay ; 
 And loud hosannas shall proclaim 
 The triumph of the day. 
 
 5 [Salvation and immortal praise 
 
 To our victorious King; 
 Let heaven, and earth, and rocks, and 
 With glad hosannas ring.] [seas, 
 
 422 PsALM 118 - 4th Part - c - M - # 
 
 * Braintree, York, Marlow. 
 Hosanna; the Lord's day; or, Christ's resurrection 
 and our salvation. 
 
 HP HIS is the day the Lord hath made, 
 -*• He calls the hours his own; 
 Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, 
 And praise surround the throne. 
 
 2 To-day he rose, and left the dead, 
 
 And Satan's empire fell ; 
 To-day the saints his triumphs spread, 
 And all his wonders tell. 
 
 3 Hosanna to th* anointed King, 
 
 To David's holy Son: 
 Help us, O Lord ; descend and bring 
 Salvation from thy throne. 
 
423, 424 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 425, 426 
 
 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men 
 
 With messages of grace ; 
 Who comes in God his Father's name, 
 
 T<* save our sinful race. 
 5Hosanna in the highest strains 
 
 The church on earth can raise ; 
 The highest heavens, in which he reigns, 
 
 Shall give him nobler praise. 
 
 425 
 
 acy* Psalm 118. S. M. # 
 
 ^±Atf3 Southfield, Dover. 
 
 An hosanna for the Lord's day; or, a new song of 
 salvation by Christ. 
 
 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 thine holy word, 
 Which all this grace displays ; 
 
 And offer on thine altar, Lord, 
 Our sacrifice of praise. 
 
 424 
 
 Psalm 118. L. M. # 
 
 Nantwich, Old Hundred. 
 The same. 
 
 LO ! what a glorious corner-stone 
 The Jewish builders did refuse ; 
 But God hath built his church thereon, 
 In spite of envy, and the Jews. 
 
 2 Great God ! the work is all divine, 
 The joy and wonder of our eyes ; 
 This is the day that proves it thine, 
 The day that saw our Saviour rise. 
 
 3 Sinners, rejoice, and saints, be glad ; 
 Hosanna, let bis name be blest ; 
 
 A thousand honours on his head, 
 With peace, and light, and glory rest ! 
 
 4 In God's own name he comes to bring 
 Salvation to our dying race ; 
 
 Let the whole church ad dress their King 
 With hearts of joy, and songs of praise. 
 
 BEFORE PRAYER. 
 
 Psalm 95. C. M. # 
 
 Rochester, Patmos. 
 A psalm before prayer. 
 
 QING to the Lord Jehovah's name, 
 ^ And in his strength rejoice ; 
 When his salvation is our theme, 
 Exalted be our voice. 
 
 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 Let princes hear, let angels know 
 
 How mean their natures seem, 
 
 Those gods on high, and gods below, 
 
 When once compared Avith him. 
 
 4 Earth, with its caverns, dark and deep, 
 
 Lies in his spacious hand ; 
 He fix'd the seas what bounds to keep, 
 And where the hills must stand. 
 
 5 Come, and with humble souls adore ; 
 
 Come, kneel before his face; 
 O may the creatures of his power 
 Be children of his grace ! 
 
 6 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.' 
 
 BEFORE SERMON. 
 49 f? Psalm 95. S. M. # 
 
 ^t^U Silver-Street, Dover. 
 
 A psalm before sermon. 
 
 COME, sound his praise abroad, 
 And hymns of glory sing ; 
 Jehovah is the sovereign God, 
 The universal King. 
 
 2 He form'd the deeps unknown ; 
 He gave the seas their bound; 
 
 The watery worlds are all his own, 
 And all the solid ground. 
 
 3 Come, worship at his throne, 
 Come, bow before the Lord: 
 
 We are his works, and not our own, 
 He form'd us by his word. 
 
 4 To-day attend his voice, 
 Nor dare provoke his rod; 
 
 Come, like the people of his choice, 
 And own your gracious God. 
 
 5 But if your ears refuse 
 The language of his gr^ce. 
 
 And hearts grow hard, like stubborn Jews 
 That unbelieving race ; 
 
 6 The Lord, in vengeance drest, 
 Will lift his hand, and swear, 
 
 ' Ye that despised my promised rest 
 'Shall have no portion there.* 
 
427, 428 
 
 THE WORLD. 
 
 429, 430, 431 
 
 427 Psalm 95. L. M. 
 
 ^^ ' Luton, Upton, Castle-Street. 
 
 a warrunnr 
 
 Canaan lost through unbelief: o 
 delaying sinners. 
 
 COME, let our voices join to raise 
 A sacred song of solemn praise : 
 God is a sovereign King ; rehearse 
 His honours 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 
 
 J J is mercy chose, his pastures keep. 
 
 3 Come, let us hear his voice to-day, 
 1 he counsels of his love obey ; 
 Nor let our harden'd hearts renew 
 The sins and plagues that Israel knew. 
 
 4 Israel, that saw his works of grace, 
 Tempted their Maker to his face ; 
 A faithless, unbelieving brood, 
 That tired the patience of their God. 
 
 5 'i hus saith the Lord, ' How false they 
 
 prove ! 
 ' Forget my power ; abuse my love : 
 ' Since they despise my rest, I swear 
 * Their feet shall never enter there.' 
 
 6 [Look back, my soul, with holy dread, 
 And view those ancient rebels dead ; 
 Attend the offer'd grace to-day • 
 
 Nor lose the blessing by delay. 
 
 7 Seize the kind promise, while it waits, 
 And march to Zion's heavenly gates : 
 Believe, and take the promised rest, 
 Obey, and be forever blest] 
 
 A9Q Hymn 165. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 ^"^ Barby, Bedford, Dedham. 
 
 Unfruitful loess, ignorance, and unsanctified affections. 
 
 IONG have I sat beneath the sound 
 <* Of thy salvation, Lord ; 
 i.ut still how weak my faith is found, 
 And knowledge of thy word. 
 
 2 Oft I frequent thy ho.y place, 
 
 And hear almost in vain: 
 How small a portion of thy grace 
 My memory can retain! 
 
 3 [My dear Almighty, and my God, 
 
 How little art thou known 
 By all the judgments of thy rod, 
 And blessings of thy throne !] 
 
 4 [How cold and feeble is my love ! 
 
 How negligent my fear! 
 How low my hope of joys above ! 
 How few affections there !], 
 
 5 Great God ! thy sovereign power impart, 
 
 To give thy word success ! 
 Write thy salvation in my heart, 
 And make me learn thy grace. 
 12* J 8 
 
 6 [Show my forgetful feet the way 
 That leads to joys on high ; 
 There knowledge grows without decay 
 And love shall never die.] 
 
 AFTER SERMON. 
 AOq Psalm 150. CM. # 
 
 ^J"** * Christmas, Waters. 
 
 A song of praise. 
 
 IN God's own house pronounce his praise ; 
 His grace he there reveals ! 
 To heaven your joy and wonder raise, 
 For there his glory dwells. 
 
 2 Let all your sacred passions move, 
 
 While you rehearse his deeds : 
 But the great work of saving love 
 Your highest praise exceeds. 
 
 3 All that have motion, life and breath, 
 
 Proclaim your Maker blest; 
 Yet when my voice expires in death, 
 My soul shall praise him best. 
 
 4Qf) Hymn 135. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ^*** v Biendon, Winchester. 
 
 The love of Christ shed abroad in the heart. 
 
 ("^OME, dearest Lord, descend and dwell 
 J By faith and love in every breast ; 
 Then shall we know and taste and feel 
 The joys that cannot be express'd. 
 
 2 Come, fill our hearts with inward strength, 
 Make our enlarged souls possess 
 And learn the height, and breadth, and 
 
 length 
 Of thine unmeasurable grace. 
 
 3 Now to the God, whose power can do 
 More than our thoughts or wishes know, 
 Be everlasting honours done 
 
 By all the church, through Christ his Son 
 
 THE WORLD. 
 JQ1 Hymn 101. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 "**>* Irish, Litchfield. 
 
 The world's three chief temptations. 
 
 "1/T HEN in the light of faith divine 
 * ♦' We look on things below, 
 He our, and gold, and sensual joy, 
 How vain and dangerous too ! 
 j 2 [Honour's a puff of noisy breath ; 
 Yet men expose their blood, 
 And venture everlasting death, 
 To gain that airy good. 
 3 While others starve the nobler munty. 
 
 And feed on shining dust, 
 They rob the serpent of his food, 
 T' indulge a sordid lust] 
 
432, 433 
 
 THE JEWISH CHURCH : or, 
 
 434, 435, 436 
 
 4 The pleasures that allure our sense 
 
 Are dangerous snares to souls ; 
 There's but a drop of flattering sweet, 
 And dash'd with bitter bowls. 
 
 5 God is mine all-sufficient good, 
 
 My portion and my choice ; 
 
 In him my vast desires are fill'd, 
 
 And all my poAvers rejoice. 
 
 6 In vain the world accosts mine ear, 
 
 And tempts my heart anew ; 
 I cannot buy your bliss so dear, 
 Nor part with heaven for you. 
 
 JQO Hymn 146. B. 2. L. M. b 
 
 ^^^ Old Hundred, Hebron. 
 
 The vanity of creatures ; or, no rest on earth. 
 
 MAN has a soul of vast desires ; 
 He burns within with restless fires ! 
 Toss'd to and fro, his passions fly 
 From vanity to vanity. 
 
 2 In vain on earth we hope to find 
 Some solid good to fill the mind ; 
 We try new pleasures — but we feel 
 The inward thirst and torment still. 
 
 3 So when a raging fever burns, 
 We shift from side to side by turns ; 
 And 'tis a poor relief we gain, 
 
 To change the place, but keep the pain 
 
 4 Great God ! subdue this vicious thirst, 
 This love to vanity and dust ; 
 
 Cure the vile fever of the mind, 
 And feed our souls with joys refined. 
 
 434 
 
 ziqq Hymn 56. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 ^**** Bangor, London, Bedford. 
 
 Tha misery of being wiUwnt God intliis world: or, 
 vain ■prosperity. 
 
 NO ! I shall envy them no more, 
 Who grow profanely great, 
 Though they increase their golden store, 
 And rise to wondrous height. 
 
 2 They taste of all the joys that grow 
 
 Upon this earthly clod ; 
 Well, they may search the creature 
 through, 
 For they have ne'er a God. 
 
 3 Shake off the thoughts of dying too, 
 
 And think your life your own ; 
 But death comes hast'ning on to you, 
 To mow your glory down. 
 
 4 Yes, you must bow your stately head, 
 
 Away your spirit flies, 
 And no kind angel near your bed, 
 To bear it to the skies. 
 
 5 Go now, and boast of all your stores, 
 
 And tell how bright they shine ; 
 Your heaps of glittering dust are yours, 
 And my Redeemer's mine. 
 
 Psalm 73. L. M. # or 4 
 
 All Saints, Maiden. 
 The prosperity of sinners cursed. 
 
 LORD, what a thoughtless wretch was 1, 
 To mourn and murmur and repine 
 To see the wicked placed on high, 
 In pride and robes of honour shine ! 
 
 2 But O their end, their dreadful end ! 
 Thy sanctuary taught me so : 
 
 On slippery rocks I see them stand, 
 And fiery billows roll below. 
 
 3 Now let them boast how tall they rise ; 
 I'll never envy them again ; 
 
 There they may stand with haughty eyes 
 Till they plunge deep in endless pain. 
 
 4 Their fancy'd joys, how fast they flee ! 
 Just like a dream when man awakes ; 
 Their songs of softest harmony 
 
 Are but a preface to their plagues. 
 
 5 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. 
 
 435 
 
 CM. 
 
 Hymn 164. B. 2. 
 
 Lebanon, Abridge. 
 The end of the world. 
 
 T^THY should this earth delight us so 
 " " Why should we fix our eyes 
 On these low grounds, where sorrows 
 And every pleasure dies ? [grow, 
 
 2 While time his sharpest teeth prepares 
 
 Our comforts to devour, 
 There is a land above the stars, 
 And joys above his power. 
 
 3 Nature shall be dissolved and die, 
 
 The sun must end his race, 
 The earth and sea forever fly 
 Before my Saviour's face ! 
 
 4 When will that glorious morning rise, 
 
 When the last trumpet sound, 
 
 And call the nations to the skies 
 
 From underneath the ground ? 
 
 THE JEWISH CHURCH : 
 
 THE HISTORY OF THE ISRAEL- 
 ITES. 
 
 AOa Psalm 105. C. M. # 
 
 ^tJV Rochester, Bath. 
 
 Corf's conduct to Israel, and the plagues of Egypt. 
 
 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. 
 
436 
 
 THE HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES. 
 
 437 
 
 2 His covenant, which he kept in mind 
 
 For numerous ages past, 
 To numerous ages, yet behind, 
 In equal force shall last. 
 
 3 He sware to Abrah'm and his seed, 
 
 And made the blessing sure ; 
 Gentiles the ancient promise read, 
 And find his truth endure. 
 
 4 ' Thy seed shall make all nations blest,' 
 (Said the Almighty voice) 
 'And Canaan's land shall be their rest, 
 ' The type of heavenly joys.' 
 
 5 [How large the grant ! how rich the grace ! 
 To give them Canaan's land, 
 When they were strangers in the place, 
 A little feeble band ! 
 
 {jLike pilgrims, through the countries 
 Securely they removed ; [round, 
 And haughty kings that on them frown'd 
 Severely he reproved. 
 
 7 ' Touch mine anointed, and mine arm 
 
 ' Shall soon avenge the wrong ; 
 ' The man that does my prophets harm, 
 'Shall know their God is strong.' 
 
 8 Then let the world forbear its rage, 
 
 Nor put the church in fear: 
 Israel must live through every age, 
 And be th' Almighty's care.] 
 
 Pause I. 
 
 9 When Pharaoh dared to vex the saints, 
 
 And thus provoked their God, 
 Moses was sent, at their complaints, 
 Arrn'd with his dreadful rod. 
 
 lOHe calledfor darkness; darkness came, 
 
 Like an o'erwhelming flood ; 
 He turn'd each lake and every stream 
 To lakes and streams of blood. 
 
 11 He gave the sign, and noisome flies 
 Through the whole country spread ; 
 
 And frogs, in croaking armies, rise 
 About the monarch's bed. 
 
 12 Through fields, and towns, and palaces, 
 
 The tenfold vengeance flew ! 
 Locusts in swarms devour'd their trees, 
 And hail their cattle slew. 
 
 13 Then by an angel's midnight stroke, 
 The flower of Egypt died ; 
 
 The strength of every house was broke, 
 Their glory and their pride. 
 
 14 Now let the world forbear its rage^ 
 Nor put the church in fear ; 
 
 Israel must live through every age, 
 And be th' Almighty's care 
 
 Pause II. 
 
 15 Thus were the tribes from bondage 
 
 brought, 
 And left the hated ground ; 
 Each some Egyptian spoils had got, 
 And not one feeble found. 
 
 16 The Lord himself chose out their way, 
 And mark'd their journies right ; 
 
 Gave them a leading cloud by day, 
 A fiery guide by night. 
 
 17 They thirst ; and waters from the rock 
 In rich abundance flow, 
 
 And following still the course they took, 
 Ran all the desert through. 
 
 18 O wondrous stream! O blessed type 
 Of ever-flowing grace ! 
 
 So Christ, our rock, maintains our life 
 Through all this wilderness. 
 
 19 Thus guarded by th' Almighty hand, 
 The chosen tribes possess'd 
 
 Canaan the rich, the promised land, 
 And there enjoy 'd their rest. 
 
 20 Then let the world forbear its rage, 
 The church renounce her fear ; 
 
 Israel must live through every age, 
 And be th' Almighty's care. 
 
 437 
 
 Psaim81. S.M. 
 
 Olmutz, Haverhill, Westminster. 
 
 The warnings of God to his people .- or, spiritual 
 blessings and punishments. 
 
 ^ING to the Lord aloud, 
 ^ And make a jovful noise ; 
 God is our strength, our Saviour God, 
 Let Israel hear his voice. 
 
 2 ' From vile idolatry 
 
 ' Preserve my worship clean : 
 'I am the Lord, who set thee free 
 ' From slavery and sin. 
 
 3 ' Stretch thy desires abroad, 
 ' And I'll supply them well ; 
 
 ' But if ye will refuse your God, 
 ' If Israel will rebel ; 
 
 4 ' I'll leave them,' saith the Lord, 
 ' To their own lusts a prey, 
 
 ' And let them run the dangerous road 
 ' 'Tis their own chosen way. 
 
 5 ' Yet, O ! that all my saints 
 
 ' Would hearken to my voice ! 
 ' Soon I would ease their sore complaints 
 ' And bid their hearts rejoice. 
 
 6 'While I destroy'd their foes, 
 'I'd richly feed my flock, 
 
 ' And they should taste the stream that 
 ' From their eternal Rock.' (flows, 
 
433, 439 
 
 THE JEWISH CHURCH: or, 
 
 440, 441 
 
 40 Q Psalm 78. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 ^ tt, ° Abridge, Christinas. 
 
 Israel's rebellion and punishment : or, the sins and 
 c/uistisemeids of God's people. 
 
 f\ WHAT a stiff rebellious house 
 ^-^ Was Jacob's ancient race ! 
 False to their own most solemn vows, 
 And to their Maker's grace. 
 
 2 They broke the covenant of his love, ! 
 
 And did his laws despise, 
 Forgot the works he wrought, to prove j 
 His power before their eyes. 
 
 3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light, 
 
 From his avenging band ; 
 What dreadful tokens of his might 
 Spread o'er the stubborn land. 
 
 4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea, 
 
 And march in safety through, 
 With watery walls to guard their way, 
 Till they had 'scap'd the foe. 
 
 5 A wondrous pillar mark'd the road, 
 
 Composed of shade and light ; 
 By day it proved a sheltering cloud, 
 A leading fire by night. 
 
 6 He from the rock their thirst supply'd ; 
 
 The gushing waters fell, 
 And ran in rivers by their side, 
 A constant miracle. 
 
 7 Yet they provoked the Lord most high, 
 
 And dared distrust his hand ; 
 'Can he with bread our host supply 
 ' Amid this desert land ?' 
 
 8 The Lord with indignation heard, 
 
 And caused his wrath to flame ; 
 His terrors ever stand prepared 
 To vindicate his name. 
 
 5 ' Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,' 
 The Lord in wrath replied ; 
 And sent them quails, like sand or dust, 
 
 Heap'd up from side to side. 
 G He gave them all their own desire ; 
 
 And greedy as they fed, 
 His vengeance burnt with secret fire, 
 And smote the rebels dead. 
 
 7 When some were slain, the rest return'd, 
 
 And sought the Lord with tears ; 
 Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd, 
 But soon forgot their fears. 
 
 8 Oft he chastised, and still forgave, 
 
 Till, by his gracious hand, 
 The nation he resolved to save 
 Possessed the promised land. 
 
 JQQ Psalm 78. 3d Part. C. M. # 
 
 ^J* 7 Nottingham, Barby. 
 
 The punishment of luxury and intemperance : or, 
 cluistisement and salvation. 
 
 WHEN Israel sins, the Lord reproves, 
 And fills their hearts with dread ; 
 Yet he forgives the men he loves, 
 And sends them heavenly bread. 
 
 2 He fed them with a liberal hand, 
 
 And made his treasures known ; 
 He gave the midnight clouds command 
 To pour provision down. 
 
 3 The manna, like a morning shower, 
 
 Lay thick around their feet; 
 The corn of heaven, so light, so pure, 
 As though 'twere angel's meat. 
 
 4 But they in murmuring language said, 
 
 'Manna is all our feast, 
 We loath this light, this airy bread ; 
 ' We must have flesh to taste.' 
 
 AAQ Psalm 107. 3d Part. L. M. # or fc> 
 
 Medway, Dan vers. 
 
 Intemperance punished and pardoned ■. or, a psalm 
 
 fur the glutton and the drunkard. 
 
 VAIN man, on foolish pleasures bent, 
 Prepares for his own punishment ! 
 What pains, what loathsome maladies 
 From luxury and lust arise ! 
 
 2 The drunkard feels his vitals waste, 
 Yet drowns his health to please his taste 
 Till all his active powers are lost, 
 And fainting life draws near the dust. 
 
 3 The glutton groans, and loathes to eat 
 His soul abhors delicious meat ; 
 Nature, with heavy loads oppressed, 
 Would yield to death to be releas'd. 
 
 4 Then how the frighted sinners fly 
 To God for help, with earnest cry ! 
 He hears their groans, prolongs theii 
 
 breath, 
 And saves them from approaching death. 
 
 5 No med'cines could effect the cure 
 So quick, so easy, or so sure ; 
 
 The deadly sentence God repeals ; 
 He sends his sovereign word, and heals. 
 60 may the sons of men record 
 The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! 
 And let their thankful offerings prove 
 How they adore their Maker's love. 
 
 44] Psalm 78. 4th Part. L. M. # 
 
 Castle-Street, Framingham. 
 
 Backsliding and forgiveness ■. or, sin punished and 
 
 saint's saved. 
 
 GREAT God, how oft did Israel prove, 
 By turns, thine anger and thy love ' 
 There in a glass our hearts may see 
 How fickle and how false they be. 
 %(How soon the faithless Jews forgot 
 The dreadful wonders God had wrought ! 
 Then they provoke him to his face, 
 Nor fear his power, nor trust his grace. 
 
442, 443 
 
 THE HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES. 
 
 444 
 
 3 The Lord consum'd their years in pain, 
 And made their travels long and vain ; 
 A tedious march, through unknown ways, 
 Wore out their strength, and spent 
 
 their days. 
 
 4 Oft, when they saAv their brethren slain, 
 They mourn'd and sought the Lord again, 
 CalPd him the Rock of their abode, 
 Their high Redeemer, and their God. 
 
 5 Their prayers and vows before him rise, 
 As nattering words, or solemn lies, 
 While their rebellious tempers prove 
 False to his covenant, and his love. 
 
 6 Yet did his sovereign grace forgive 
 The men who not deserved to live ; 
 His anger oft away he turn'd, 
 
 Or else with gentle flame it burn'd. 
 
 7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail, 
 He saw temptations still prevail ; 
 The God of Abrah'm loved them still, 
 And led them to his holy hill. 
 
 AAi} Psalm L06. 2d Part. S. M. # 
 •*•-*•'•' St. Thomas, Utica. 
 
 Israel punished and pardoned ; or, God's unchange- 
 able love. 
 
 GOD of eternal love, 
 How fickle are our ways ! 
 And yet how oft did Israel prove 
 Thy constancy of grace ! 
 
 2 They saw thy wonders wrought, 
 And then thy praise they sung ; 
 
 But soon thy works of power forgot, 
 And murmur'd with their tongue. 
 
 3 Now they believed his word, 
 While rocks with rivers flow ; 
 
 Now with their lusts provok'd the Lord, 
 And he reduced them low. 
 
 4 Yet when they mourn'd their faults, 
 He hearken'd to their groans ; 
 
 Brought his own covenant to his thoughts 
 And' call'd them still his sons. 
 
 5 Their names were in his book; 
 
 ' He saved them from their foes ; 
 Oft he chastised, but ne'er forsook 
 The people that he chose. 
 
 6 Let Israel bless the Lord, 
 Who loved their ancient race ; 
 
 And Christians join the solemn word 
 Amen, to all their praise. 
 
 443 
 
 Psalm 169. C. M. # 
 
 Abridge, Arlington, Ferry. 
 Persecutors punished. 
 
 UP from my youth, may Israel say, 
 Have I been nursed in tears ; 
 My griefs were constant as the day, 
 And tedious as the vears. 
 
 2 Up from my youth, I bore the rage. 
 
 Of all the sons of strife ; 
 Oft they assail'd my riper age, 
 But not destroy'd my life. 
 
 3 Their cruel plough had torn my flesh, 
 
 With furrows long and deep ; 
 Hourly they vex'd my wounds afresh, 
 Nor let my sorrows sleep. 
 
 4 The Lord grew angry on his throne, 
 
 And, with impartial eye, 
 Measured the mischiefs they had done, 
 Then let his arrows fly. 
 
 5 How was their insolence surprised, 
 
 To hear his thunders roll ! - 
 And all the foes of Zion seized 
 With horror to the soul ! 
 
 6 Thus shall the men that hate the saints 
 
 Be blasted from the sky ; 
 Their glory fades, their courage faints, 
 And all their projects die. 
 
 7 [What though they flourish tall and fair, 
 
 They have no root beneath ; 
 Their growth shall perish in despair, 
 And lie despised in death.] 
 
 8 [So corn, that on the house-top stands, 
 
 No hope of harvest gives; 
 The reaper ne'er shall fill his hands, 
 Nor binder fold the sheaves. 
 
 9 It springs and withers on the place : 
 
 No traveller bestows 
 A word of blessing on the grass, 
 Nor minds it as he goes.] 
 
 AAA Psalm 135. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 ^^* Luton, Truro, Enfield. 
 
 The works of creation, providence, redemption of 
 Israel, and destruction of enemies. 
 
 GREAT is the Lord, exalted high 
 Above all powers, and every throne : 
 Whate'er he pleased, in earth or sea, 
 Or heaven or hell, his hand hath done. 
 
 2 x\t his command, the vapours rise ; 
 The lightnings flash, the thunders roar: 
 He pours the rain, he brings the wind 
 And tempest from his airy store. 
 
 3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent, 
 O Egypt, through thy stubborn land : 
 When all thy first-born, beasts and men, 
 Fell dead by his avenging hand. 
 
 4 What mighty nations, mighty kings 
 He slew, and their whole country gave 
 To Israel, whom his hands redeem'd, 
 No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave 
 
 5 His power the same, the same his grace. 
 That saves us from the hosts of hell ; 
 And heaven he gives us to possess, 
 Whence those apostate angels fell. 
 
445 
 
 THE JEWISH CHURCH, &c. 
 
 446, 447 
 
 445 
 
 Gnd\ 
 
 Psalm 136. H. M. 
 
 Bethesda, Harwich. 
 
 wonders of creation, pruciden.cc, redemption of 
 Israel, and salvation of his pruple. 
 
 GIVE thanks to God most high, 
 The universal Lord ; 
 The sovereign King of kings ; 
 And be his grace adored. 
 His power and grace lAnd let his name 
 Are still the same ; j Have endless praise. 
 
 2 How mighty is his hand ! 
 What wonders hath he done! 
 He form'd the earth and seas, 
 And spread the heavens alone ! 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, I And ever sure 
 Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word. 
 
 3 His wisdom framed the sun, 
 To crown the day with light; 
 The moon and twinkling stars 
 To cheer the darksome night. 
 
 His power and grace j And let his name 
 Are still the same ; | Have endless praise. 
 
 4 [He smote the first-born sons, 
 The flower of Egypt, dead : 
 And thence his chosen tribes 
 With joy and glory led. 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, \ And ever sure 
 Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word. 
 
 5 His power and lifted rod 
 Cleft the Red Sea in two, 
 And for his people made 
 
 A wondrous passage through. 
 His power and grace I And let his name 
 Are still the same ; | Have endless praise. 
 
 6 But cruel Pharaoh there 
 With all his host he drown'd ; 
 And brought his Israel safe 
 Through a long desert ground. 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, I And ever sure 
 Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word.] 
 Pause. 
 
 7 [The kings of Canaan fell 
 Beneath his dreadful hand ; 
 While his own servants took 
 Possession of their land. 
 
 His power and grace I And let his name 
 Are sthl the same ; |Have endless praise.] 
 
 8 He saw the nations lie 
 All perishing in sin, 
 And pity'd the sad state 
 The ruin'd world was in. 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, I And ever sure 
 Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word. 
 
 9 He sent his only Son 
 To save us from our wo, 
 From Satan, sin, and death, 
 And every hurtful foe. 
 
 His power and grace j And let his name 
 Are still the same; -Have endless praise. 
 
 10 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 
 
 A Aft Psalm 77. 2d Part. C. M. t> 
 
 ^ t ^ t " Wenham, Dedham. 
 
 Comfort derived from ancient providences ; or, Israel 
 delivered from Egypt, and brought to Canaan. 
 
 ' XTOW awful is thy chastening rod ! 
 -*"■- (May thine own children say) 
 ' The great, the wise, the dreadful God, 
 ' How holy is his way !' 
 
 2 I'll meditate his works of old ; 
 
 The King who reigns above ; 
 I'll hear his ancient wonders told, 
 And learn to trust his love. 
 
 3 Long did the house of Joseph lie 
 
 With Egypt's yoke oppress'd ; 
 Long he delay'd to hear their cry, 
 Nor gave his people rest. 
 
 4 The sons of good old Jacob seem'd 
 
 Abandon'd to their foes ; 
 But his almighty arm redeem'd 
 The nation that he chose. 
 
 5 Israel, his people and his sheep, 
 
 Must follow where he calls ; 
 He bade them venture through the deep, 
 And made the waves their walls. 
 
 6 The waters saw thee, mighty God, 
 
 The waters saw thee come ; 
 Backward they fled, and frighted stood, 
 To make thine armies room. 
 
 7 Strange was thy journey through the sea, 
 
 Thy footsteps, Lord, unknown ; 
 
 Terrors attend the wondrous way, 
 
 That brings thy mercies down. 
 
 8 [Thy voice, with terror in the sound, 
 
 Through clouds and darkness broke ; 
 All heaven in lightning shone around, 
 And earth with thunder shook. 
 
 9 Thine arrows through the skies were 
 
 How glorious is the Lord ! [hurl'd : 
 Surprise and trembling seiz'd the world, 
 And his own saints adored. 
 
 10 He gave them water from the rock 
 
 And safe, by Moses' hand, 
 Through a dry desert led his flock 
 Home to the promised land.] 
 
 A4!7 Psalm 114. L. M. # 
 
 ' Antigua, Blendon. 
 
 Miracles attending Israel's journey. 
 
 WHEN Israel, freed from Pharaoh's 
 hand, 
 Left the proud tyrant and his land, 
 
448, 449 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 450 
 
 The tribes with cheerful homage own 
 Their King, and Judah was his throne. 
 
 2 Across the deep their journey lay ; 
 The deep divides to make them way ; 
 Jordan beheld their march, and fled 
 With backward current to his head. 
 
 o The mountains shook like frighted sheep, 
 Like lambs the little hillocks leap ; 
 Not Sinai on her base could stand, 
 Conscious of sovereign power at hand. 
 
 4 What power could,make the deep divide ? 
 Make Jordan backward roll his tide ? 
 Why did ye leap, ye little hills ? 
 
 And whence the fright that Sinai feels ? 
 
 5 Let every mountain, every flood 
 Retire, and know th' appro tching God, 
 The King of Israel : see him here ! 
 Tremble, thou earth, adore and fear. 
 
 (3 He thunders, and all nature mourns ; 
 The rock to standing pools he turns ; 
 Flints spring with fountains at his word, 
 And fires and seas confess the Lord. 
 
 a Aft Hymn 124. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 '*^ tc - ? Barby, Svvanwick. 
 
 Moses, Ajtoh, and Joshua. 
 
 '/THIS not the law of ten commands, 
 -■- On holy Sinai given, 
 Or sent, to men by Moses' hands, 
 Can bring us safe to heaven. 
 *Z 'Tis not the blood that Aaron spilt, 
 Nor smoke of sweetest smell, 
 Can buy a pardon for our guilt, 
 Or save our souls from hell. 
 
 3 Aaron the priest resigns his breath 
 
 At God's "immediate will ; 
 And in the desert yields to death, 
 Upon the appointed hill. 
 
 4 And thus on Jordan's yonder side 
 
 The tribes of Israel stand, 
 While Moses bowed his head and died 
 Short of the promised land. 
 
 5 Israel, rejoice, now Joshua* leads ! 
 
 He'll bring your tribes to rest; 
 So far the Saviours name exceeds 
 The ruler and the priest. 
 
 * Joshua, the same with Jesus, and signifies a 
 Saviour. 
 
 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord 
 The wonders of his grace record: 
 Israel, the nation whom he chose, 
 And rescued from their mighty foes. 
 
 3 [When God's almighty arm had broke 
 Their fetters and th' Egyptian yoke, 
 They traced the desert, wandering round 
 A wild and solitary ground ! 
 
 4 There they could find no leading road, 
 Nor city for a fixed abode ; 
 
 Nor food nor fountain to assuage 
 Their burning thirst, or hunger s rage.] 
 
 5 In their distress, to God they cry'd ; 
 God was their Saviour and their guide , 
 He led their march far wandering round; 
 'T was the right path to Canaan's ground. 
 
 6 Thus when our first release we gain 
 From sin's old yoke, and Satan's chain, 
 We have this desert world to pass, 
 
 A dangerous and a tiresome place. 
 
 7 He feeds and clothes us all the way ; 
 He guides our footsteps lest we stray ; 
 He guards us with a powerful hand, 
 And brings us to the heavenly land. 
 
 8 O 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. 
 
 449 Psalm 107. 1st Part. L. M. 
 
 ^* Arnheim, Newcourt, Rothwell. 
 
 Israel led to Canaan, and Christians to heaven. 
 
 GIVE thanks to God ; he reigns above ; 
 Kind are his thoughts, his name is 
 love ; 
 His mercy ages past have known, 
 And ages long to come shall own* 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 THE SETTLEMENT AND BEAUTY 
 
 OF A CHURCH. 
 AZ(\ Poach 15. CM. # 
 
 ^"^ Aledfield, Braintree. 
 
 Characters of a saint : or, a citizen of Zion ; or, 
 the qualifications of a Christian. 
 
 TT1THO shall inhabit in thy hill, 
 ' ' O God of holiness ? 
 Whom will the Lord admit to dwell 
 So near his throne of grace ? 
 
 2 The man that walks in pious ways, 
 
 And works with righteous hands, 
 That trusts his Maker's promises, 
 And follows his commands. 
 
 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, 
 
 Nor slanders with his tongue; 
 
 Will scarce believe an ill report, 
 
 Nor do his neighbour wrong. 
 
 4 The wealthy sinner he contemns, 
 
 Loves all that fear the Lord ; 
 And, though to his own hurt he swears, 
 Still he performs his ,word. 
 
 5 His hands disdain a golden bribe, 
 
 And never gripe the poor; 
 This man shall dwell with God on earth. 
 And find his heaven secure. 
 
451, 452 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 453, 454 
 
 A\1 Psalm 15. L. M. 
 
 ***M. Shoel, Rothwell. 
 
 # 
 
 Religion and justice, goodness and truth ; or, duties to 
 Ood and man ,• or, the qualifications of a Christian. 
 
 WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place, 
 Great God, and dwell before thy face ? 
 The man that minds religion now, 
 And humbly walks with God below. 
 2Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean, 
 Whose lips still speak the thing they mean ; 
 No slanders dwell upon his tongue ; 
 He hates to do his neighbour wrong. 
 
 3 [Scarce will he trust an ill report, 
 Or vent it to his neighbour's hurt, 
 Sinners of state he can despise, 
 But saints are honour'd in his eyes.] 
 
 4 [Firm to his word he ever stood, 
 And always makes his promise good ; 
 Nor dares to change the thing he swears, 
 Whatever pain or loss he bears.] 
 
 5 [He never deals in bribing gold, 
 And mourns that justice should be sold : 
 While others gripe and grind the poor, 
 Sweet charity attends his door.] 
 
 6 He loves his enemies, and prays 
 For those that curse him to his face : 
 And doth to all men still the same, 
 That he would hope or wish from them. 
 
 7 Yet when his holiest works are done, 
 His soul depends on grace alone ; 
 This is the man thy face shall see, 
 And dwell forever, Lord, with thee. 
 
 A 52 Psalm 24. C. M. 
 
 Abridge, London, Colc-hest** 
 
 bor# 
 
 Dwelling ivith Ood. 
 
 THE earth forever is the Lord's, 
 With Adam's numerous race ; 
 He raised its arches o'er the floods, 
 And built it on the seas. 
 
 2 But who among the sons of men 
 
 May visit thine abode ? 
 He that hath hands from mischief clean, 
 Whose heart is right with God. 
 
 3 This is the man may rise, and take 
 
 The blessings of his grace ; 
 This is the lot of those that seek 
 The God of Jacob's face. 
 
 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers 
 
 To meet the Lord prepare : 
 
 Lift up their everlasting doors, 
 
 The King of glory's near. 
 
 5 The King of glory ! who can tell 
 
 The wonders of his might ? 
 He rules the nations ; but to dwell 
 WiA saints is his delight. 
 
 450 Psalm 132. CM. £ 
 
 Colchester, London, Covington. 
 A church established. 
 
 [JVTO sleep nor slumber to his eyes 
 -L ' Good David would afford, 
 Till he had found below the skies 
 A dwelling for the Lord. 
 
 2 The Lord in Zion placed his name, 
 
 His ark was settled there : 
 To Zion the whole nation came 
 To worship thrice a year. 
 
 3 But we have no such lengths to go, 
 
 Nor wander far abroad ; 
 Where'er thy saints assemble now, 
 There is a house for God.] 
 Pause. 
 
 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, 
 
 And enter to thy rest! 
 Lo ! thy church waits with longing eyes, 
 Thus to be own'd and blest. 
 
 5 Enter, with all thy glorious train, 
 
 Thy Spirit and thy word ; 
 All that the ark did once contain 
 Could no such grace afford. 
 
 6 Here, mighty God ! accept our vows ; 
 
 Here let thy praise be spread ; 
 Bless the provisions of thy house, 
 And fill thy poor with bread. 
 
 7 Here let the Son of David reign ; 
 
 Let God's Anointed shine ; 
 Justice and truth his court maintain.' 
 With love and power divine. 
 
 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, 
 
 And, as his kingdom grows, 
 Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, 
 And shame confound his foes. 
 
 AZA Psalm 132. L. M. # 
 
 ^^ * Dunstan, Medway. 
 
 At the settlement of a church ; or, the ordination of 
 a minister. 
 
 WHERE shall we go to seek and find 
 An habitation for our God, 
 A dwelling for th' 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 dAvelling still, 
 His church is with his presence blest 
 
 3 ' Here will I fix my gracious throne, 
 ' And reign forever,' saith the Lord ; 
 ' Here shall my power and love be known, 
 ' And blessings shall attend my word. 
 
 4 ' Here will I meet the hungry poor, 
 ' And fill their souls with living bread 
 ' Sinners, that wait before my door, 
 * With sweet provision shall be fed. 
 
455, 456 
 
 ITS SETTLEMENT AND BEAUTY. 
 
 457, 458 
 
 5 " Girded with truth, and cloth'd with 
 grace, 
 ; My priests, my ministers shall shine : 
 ' Not Aaron, in his costly dress, 
 ' Made an appearance so divine. 
 
 6 ' The saints, unable to contain 
 ' Their inward joy, shall shout and sing ; 
 ' The Son of David here shall reign, 
 ' And Zion triumph in her King. 
 
 7 [' Jesus shall see a numerous seed 
 ' Born here, t' uphold his glorious name ; 
 ' His crown shall flourish on his head, 
 ' While all his foes are cloth'd withshame.'] 
 
 AZZ Psalm 118. 3d Part. CM. # 
 
 ^ t ***' Rochester, London. 
 
 Christ the foundation of his church. 
 
 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, 
 
 And 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 ; 
 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. 
 
 AZfi Psalm 45. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^**^ Islington, Antigua. 
 
 Christ and his church ; or, the mystical marriage. 
 
 fl^HE King of saints, how fair his face, 
 •*- Adorn'd with majesty and grace ! 
 H e comes with blessings from above, 
 And wins the nations to his love. 
 
 2 At his right hand, our eyes behold 
 The queen, array 'd in purest gold ; 
 The world admires her heajenly dress, 
 Her robe of joy and righteousness. 
 
 3 He forms her beauties like his own ; 
 He calls and seats her near his throne ; 
 Fair stranger, let thine heart forget 
 The idols of thy native state. 
 
 4 So shall the King the more rejoice 
 In thee, the favourite of his choice ; 
 Let him be loved, and yet adored, 
 For he's thy Maker, and thy Lord. 
 
 5 O happy hour, when thou shalt rise 
 To his fair palace in the skies, 
 And all thy sons, (a numerous train) 
 Each like a prince in glory reign. 
 
 6 Let endless honours crown his head ; 
 Let every age his praises spread ; 
 While we, with cheerful songs, approve 
 The condescensions of his love. 
 
 Psalm 45. S. M. 
 
 Pelhain, St. Thomas. 
 
 457 
 
 The glurxj of Christ; the success of the gospel, and 
 the Gentile church. 
 
 "M/I Y Saviour and my King, 
 1TJL Thy beauties are divine ; 
 Thy lips with blessings overflow, 
 And every grace is thine. 
 
 2 Now make thj? glory known ; 
 Gird on thy dreadful sword, 
 
 And ride in majestv, to spread 
 The conquests of thy word 
 
 3 Strike through thy stubbcxn foes, 
 Or melt their hearts t' obey ; 
 
 While justice, meekness, grace and truth 
 Attend thy glorious way. . 
 
 4 Thy laws, O God, are right; 
 Thy throne shall ever stand ; 
 
 And thy victorious gospel prove 
 A sceptre in thy hand. 
 
 5 [Thy Father and thy God 
 Hath without measure shed 
 
 His Spirit, like a joyful oil, 
 T' anoint thy sacred head.] 
 
 6 (Behold, at thy right hand 
 The Gentile church is seen, 
 
 Like a fair bride in rich attire, 
 And princes guard the queen. 
 
 7 Fair bride, receive his love : 
 Forget thy father's house : 
 
 Forsake thy gods, thy idol gods^ 
 And pay thy Lord thy vows. 
 
 8 O let thy God and King 
 
 Thy sweetest thoughts employ! 
 Thy children shall his honours sing 
 In palaces of joy.] 
 
 J*Q Psalm 87. L. M. # 
 
 ^ fct7 ° 97th Psilm. Hamburg. 
 
 The church the birth-place of the saints ; or, Jews and 
 Gentiles united in the Christian Church. 
 
 GOD in his earthly temple lays 
 Foundations 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 pays its night and morning vows ; 
 But makes a more delightful stay 
 Where churches meet to praise and pray , 
 
 3 What glories were described of old ' 
 What wonders are of Zion told ! 
 
459, 460 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 461, 462 
 
 Thou city of our God below, 
 
 Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. 
 
 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew 
 Shall there begin their lives anew : 
 Angels and men shall join to sing 
 The hill, where living waters spring. 
 
 5 When God makes up his last account 
 Of natives in his holy mount, 
 
 'Twill be an honour to appear 
 
 As one new born, or nounsh'd there. 
 
 45Q Psalm 92. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 *±ViJ Dunstan, Portugal, Sharon. 
 
 The church is the garden of God. 
 
 LORD, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand 
 In gardens planned by thy hand ; 
 Let me 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 The plants of grace shall ever live ; 
 (Nature decays, but grace must thrive) 
 Time, that doth all things else impair, 
 Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 
 
 4 Laden with fruits of age, they shew 
 The Lord is holy, just and true : 
 None that attend his gates shall find 
 A God unfaithful or unkind. 
 
 Aft Psalm 48. 1st Part. S. M. # 
 
 *±W Dover, St, Thomas. 
 
 The church is the honour and safety of a nation, 
 
 [|^1 RE AT is the Lord our God, 
 ^^ And let his praise be great; 
 He makes his churches his abode, 
 His most delightful seat. 
 
 2 These temples of his grace, 
 How beautiful they stand! 
 
 The honours of our native place, 
 And bulwarks of our land.] 
 
 3 In Zion, God is known 
 A refuge in distress ; 
 
 How bright has his salvation shone 
 Through all her palaces. 
 
 4 When kings against her join'd, 
 And saw the Lord was there, 
 
 In wild confusion of the mind 
 They fled with hasty fear. 
 
 5 When navies, tall and proud, 
 Attempt to spoil our peace, 
 
 He sends his tempest, roaring loud, 
 And sinks them- in the seas. 
 
 6 Oft have our fathers told, 
 Our eyes have often seen, 
 
 How well our God secures the fold 
 Where his own sheep have been. 
 
 7 In every new distress 
 
 We'll to his house repair, 
 We'll think upon his wondrous grace, 
 , And seek deliverance there. 
 
 4fil Psalm 48. 2d Part. S. M. # 
 
 ^ v -*- Silver Street, Westminster. 
 
 T/ie beauty of the church: or, gospel worslup and 
 order. 
 
 T^AR 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 let Judah 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 thine holy ground, 
 And mark the building well ; 
 
 4 The orders 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 adorn'd with gold. 
 
 6 The God we worship now 
 Will guide us till we die, 
 
 Will be our God while here below, 
 And ours above the sky. 
 
 462 
 
 # 
 
 Hymn 152. B. 2. C. M. 
 
 Dundee, Christmas. 
 Sinai and Sum. 
 
 IV" OT to the terrors of the Lord, 
 
 -L ? The tempest, fire, and smoke ; 
 
 Not to the thunder of that word, 
 
 Which God on Sinai spoke: 
 
 2 But we are come to Sion's hill, 
 
 The city of our God, 
 Where n^lder words declare his will, 
 And spread his love abroad. 
 
 3 Behold th' innumerable host 
 
 Of angels, cloth'd in light ! 
 Behold the spirits of the just, 
 Whose faith is turn'd to sight! 
 
 4 Behold the blest assembly there, 
 
 Whose names are writ in heaven , 
 And God, the judge of all, declare 
 Their vilest sins forgiven. 
 
 5 The saints on earth, and all the dead, 
 
 But one communion make ; 
 All join in Christ, their living Head, 
 And of his grace partake. 
 
463 
 
 ITS AFFLICTIONS AND PERSECUTIONS. 
 
 464 
 
 6 In such society as this 
 
 My weary soul would rest: 
 The man that dwells where Jesus is, 
 . Must be forever blest. 
 
 THE CHURCH'S AFFLICTIONS, 
 
 PERSECUTIONS AND 
 
 COMPLAINTS. 
 
 AftO Psalm 80. L. M. # 
 
 *±U«J Wells, Portugal, Bovven. 
 
 The church's prayer under ujjliction ; or, the vine- 
 yard of Gocl wasted. 
 
 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 Great God, whom heavenly hosts obey, 
 How long shall we lament and pray, 
 And wait in vain thy kind return ? 
 How long shall thy fierce anger burn ? 
 
 4 Instead of wine and cheerful bread, 
 Thy saints with their own tears are fed ! 
 Turn us to thee, thy love restore ; 
 We shall be saved, and sigh no more. 
 
 Pause I. 
 
 5 Hast thou not planted with thy hands 
 A lovely vine in heathen lands ? 
 
 Did not thy power defend it round, 
 And heavenly dews enrich the ground ? 
 
 6 How did the spreading branches shoot, 
 And bless the nations with the fruit ! 
 But now, dear Lord, look down and see 
 Thy mourning vine, that lovely tree. 
 
 7 Why is its beauty thus defaced ? 
 Why hast thou laid her fences waste ? 
 Strangers and foes against her join, 
 And every beast devours thy vine. 
 
 8 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. 
 
 Pause II. 
 
 9 Lord, when this vine in Canaan grew, 
 Thou wast its strength and glory too ! 
 Attack'd in vain by all its foes, 
 
 Till the fair Branch of Promise rose : 
 
 10 Fair Branch, ordain'd of old to shoot 
 From David's stock, from Jacob's root ; 
 Himself a noble vine, and we 
 
 The lesser branches of the tree. 
 
 11 Tis thine own Son, and he shall stand, 
 Girt with thy strength, at thy right hand, 
 
 Thy first-born Son, adorn'd and blest 
 With power and grace above the rest 
 12 O ! for his sake, attend our cry ; 
 Shine on thy churches, lest they die ; 
 Turn us to thee, thy love restore ; 
 We shall be saved, and sigh no more. 
 
 AaA Psalm 44. C. M. b 
 
 ±vr*± Dundee, Plympton. 
 
 The church's complaint in persecution. 
 
 LORD, we have heard thy works of old, 
 Thy works of power and grace, 
 When to our ears our fathers told 
 The wonders of their days. 
 2 How thou didst build thy churches here . 
 And make thy gospel known; 
 Among them did thine arm appear, 
 Thy light and glory shone. 
 3 In God they boasted all the day; 
 And in a cheerful throng 
 Did thousands meet, to praise and pray 
 And grace was all their song. 
 
 4 But now our souls are seized with shame, 
 
 Confusion fills our face, 
 To hear the enemy blaspheme, 
 And fools reproach thy grace. 
 
 5 Yet have we not forgot our God, 
 
 Nor falsely dealt with Heaven ; 
 Nor have our steps declined the road 
 Of duty thou hast given; 
 
 6 Though dragons all around us roar 
 
 With their destructive breath, 
 And thine own hand has bruised us sore, 
 Hard by the gates of death. 
 
 Pause. 
 
 7 We are exposed all day to die 
 
 As martyrs for thy cause ; 
 As sheep, for slaughter bound, we lie, 
 By sharp and bloody laws. 
 
 8 Awake, arise, Almighty Lord ! 
 
 Why sleeps thy wonted grace? 
 Why should we look like men abhorr'd, 
 Or banish'd from thy face ? 
 
 9 Wilt thou forever cast us off, 
 
 And still neglect our cries ? 
 Forever hide thy heavenly love 
 From our afflicted eyes ? 
 
 10 Down to the dust our souls are bow'd, 
 And die upon the ground; 
 
 Rise for our help, rebuke the proud, 
 And all their powers confound. 
 
 11 Redeem us from perpetual shame, 
 Our Saviour and our God; 
 
 We plead the honours of thy name. 
 The merits of thy blood. 
 
465 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 Aax Psalm 74. CM. # or b 
 
 ** vt ^ Colchester, Bedford, York 
 
 The church pleading with Ood under sore persecution. 
 
 WILL God forever cast us off? - 
 His wrath forever smoke 
 Against the people of his love, 
 His little chosen flock? 
 
 2 Think of the tribes so dearly bought 
 
 With their Redeemer's blood; 
 Nor let thy Sion be forgot, 
 Where once thy glory stood. 
 
 3 Lift up thy feet, and march in haste, 
 
 Aloud our ruin calls ; 
 See what a wide and fearful waste 
 
 Is made within thy walls. 
 4Where once thy churches pray'd and sang, 
 
 Thy foes profanely roar; 
 Over thy gates their ensigns hang, 
 
 Sad tokens of their power. 
 5 How are the seats of worship broke! 
 
 They tear the buildings down ; 
 And he that deals the heaviest stroke, 
 
 Procures the chief renown. 
 
 6 With flames they threaten to destroy 
 
 Thy children in their nest ; 
 4 Come, let us burn at once,' they cry, 
 ' The temple and the priest.' 
 
 7 And still, to heighten our distress, 
 
 Thy presence is withdrawn ; 
 Thy wonted signs of power and grace, 
 Thy power and grace are gone. 
 
 8 No prophet speaks to calm our woes, 
 
 But all the seers mour^i : 
 There's not a soul among us knows 
 The time of thy return. 
 Pause. 
 
 9 How long, eternal God ! how long 
 
 Shall men of pride blaspheme ? 
 Shall saints be made their endless song, 
 And bear immortal shame ? 
 
 10 Canst thou forever sit and hear 
 Thine holy name profaned ; 
 
 And still thy jealousy forbear, 
 And still withhold thine hand ? 
 
 11 What strange deliverance hast thou 
 In ages long before ! [shown 
 
 And now no other God we own, 
 
 No other god adore. 
 J 2 Thou didst divide the raging sea 
 
 By thy resistless might, 
 To make thy tribes a wondrous way, 
 
 And then secure their flight. 
 13 Is not the world of nature thine, 
 
 The darkness and the day? 
 Didst thou not bid the morning shine, 
 
 And mark the sun his way ? 
 
 14 Hath not thy power form'd ev'ry coast, 
 And set the earth its bounds, 
 
 With summer's heat and winter's frost, 
 In their perpetual rounds? 
 
 15 And shall the sons of earth and dust 
 That sacred power blaspheme ? 
 
 Will not thy hand, that form'd them first, 
 Avenge thine injured name ? 
 
 16 Think on the covenant thou hast made, 
 
 And all thy words of love : 
 
 Nor let the birds of prey invade 
 
 Nor vex thy mourning dove. 
 
 17 Our foes would triumph in our blood, 
 And make our hope their jest: 
 
 Plead thine own cause, Almighty God, 
 And give thy children rest. 
 
 A(\a Psalm 83. S. M. \, 
 
 ^VXJ Sutton, Olmutz. 
 
 A complaint against persecutors. 
 
 AND will the God of grace 
 Perpetual silence keep ? 
 The God of justice hold his peace, 
 And let his vengeance sleep? 
 
 2 Behold, what cursed snares 
 The men of mischief spread : 
 
 The men that hate thy saints, and thee 
 Lift up their threatening head. 
 
 3 Against thy hidden ones 
 Their counsels they employ, 
 
 And malice, with her watchful eye, 
 Pursues them to destroy. 
 
 4 The noble and the base 
 Into thy pastures leap ; 
 
 The lion and the stupid ass 
 Conspire to vex thy sheep. 
 
 5 c Come, let us join,' they cr} , 
 
 ' To root them from the ground, 
 ' Till not the name of saints remain, 
 ' Nor memory shall be found.' 
 
 6 Awake, Almighty God, 
 And call thy wrath to mind; 
 
 Give them, like forests, to the fire, 
 Or stubble to the wind. 
 
 7 Convince their madness, Lord, 
 And make them seek thy name ; 
 
 Or else their stubborn rage confound, 
 That they may die in shame. 
 
 8 Then shall the nations know 
 That glorious, dreadful word, 
 
 Jehovah is thy name alone, 
 And thou the sovereign Lord. 
 
467, 468 
 
 ITS SAFETY AND TRIUMPH. 
 
 469, 470, 471 
 
 N' 
 
 4^7 Psalm 35. 1st Part. C. M. b 
 
 ^^ ■ Bangor, Durham, Dedham. 
 
 Prayer and faith of persecuted saints ; or, impreca- 
 tions mixed with charity. 
 
 "OW plead my cause, Almighty God, 
 With all the sons of strife ; 
 And fight against the men of blood, 
 Who fight against my life. 
 
 2 Draw out thy spear, and stop their way, 
 
 Lift thine avenging rod ; 
 
 But to my soul in mercy say, 
 
 4 1 am thy Saviour God.' 
 
 3 They plant their snares to catch my feet, 
 
 And nets of mischief .spread ; 
 Plunge the destroyers in the pit 
 That their own hands have made. 
 
 4 Let fogs and darkness hide their way, 
 
 And slippery be their ground ; 
 Thy wrath shall make their lives a prey, 
 And all their rage confound. 
 
 5 They fly, like chaff before the wind, 
 
 Before thine angry breath ; 
 The angel of the Lord behind 
 Pursues them down to death. 
 
 6 They love the road that leads to hell ; 
 
 Then let the rebels die, 
 Whose malice is implacable 
 Against the Lord on high. 
 
 7 But if thou hast a chosen few 
 
 Among that impious race, 
 Divide them from the bloody crew 
 By thy surprising grace. 
 
 8 Then will I raise my tuneful voice 
 
 To make thy wonders known ; 
 In their salvation I'll rejoice, 
 And bless thee for my own. 
 
 A(\Q Psalm 14. 2d Part. CM. b 
 
 *±V>0 riympton, Irish. 
 
 The folly of persecutors. 
 
 ARE sinners now so senseless grown, 
 That they the saints devour ? 
 And never worship at thy throne, 
 Nor fear thine awful power? 
 2 Great God ! appear to their surprise ; 
 Reveal thy dreadful name ; 
 Let them no more thy wrath despise, 
 Nor turn our hope to shame. 
 *3 Dost thou not dwell among the just ? 
 And yet our foes deride, 
 That we should make thy name our trust ; 
 
 Great God ! confound their pride. 
 4 that the joyful day were come, 
 To finish our distress ! 
 When God shall bring his children home, 
 Our songs shall never cease 
 8 13* 
 
 AftQ Psalm 53. C. M. # 
 
 ^"^ York, St. Ann's. 
 
 Victory and deliverance from persecution. 
 
 ARE all the foes of Zion fools ? 
 Who thus devour her saints? 
 Do they not know her Saviour rules, 
 And pities her complaints? 
 
 2 They shall be seized with sad surprise ; 
 
 For God's avenging arm 
 Scatters the bones of them that rise 
 To do his children harm. 
 
 3 In vain the sons of Satan boast 
 
 Of armies in array ; 
 When God has first despised their host, 
 They fall an easy prey. 
 
 4 O for a word from Zion's King, 
 
 Her captives to restore ! 
 Jacob with all his tribes shall sing, 
 And Judah weep no more. 
 
 THE SAFETY, DELIVERANCE AND 
 TRIUMPH OF THE CHURCH. 
 
 47 A Psalm 135. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 " ' v Danvers, Rothweil. 
 
 The church is God's house and care. 
 
 PRAISE ye the Lord ; exalt his name, 
 While in his holy courts ye wait, 
 Ye saints, that to his house belong, 
 Or stand attending at his gate. 
 
 2 Praise ye the Lord ; the Lord is good"* 
 To praise his name is sweet employ, 
 Israel he chose of old, and still 
 
 His church is his peculiar joy. 
 
 3 The Lord himself will judge his saints ; 
 He treats Ijis servants as his friends ; 
 And when he hears their sore complaints, 
 Repents the sorrows that he sends. 
 
 4 Through every age the Lord declares 
 His name, and breaks th' oppressor's rod, 
 He gives his suffering servants rest, 
 And will be known, Th' Almighty God. 
 
 5 Bless ye the Lord, who taste his love ; 
 People and priests, exalt his name ; 
 Among his saints he ever dwells ; 
 His church is his Jerusalem. 
 
 471 Hymn 39. B, 1. CM. bor# 
 
 ^* • -*- Dedham, St. Ann's. 
 
 God's tender care of his church. 
 
 NOW shall my inward joys arise, 
 And burst into a song; 
 Almighty love inspires my heart, 
 And pleasure tunes my tongue. 
 2 God, on his thirsty Zion hill, 
 Some mercy drops has thrown; 
 And solemn oaths have bound his loy© 
 To shower salvation down, 
 
472, 473 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 474, 475 
 
 3 Why do we then indulge our fears, 
 
 Suspicions and complaints ? 
 Is he a God, and shall his grace 
 Grow weary of his saints? 
 
 4 Can a kind woman e'er forget 
 
 The infant of her womb, 
 And 'mongst a thousand tender thoughts 
 
 Her suckling have no room? 
 5 ' Yet,' saith the Lord, ' should nature 
 change, 
 ' And mothers monsters prove, 
 ' Zion still dwelL* upon the heart 
 
 ' Of everlasting love. 
 6 'Deep on the palms of both my hands 
 ' I have engraved her name ; 
 ' My hands shall raise her ruin'd walls, 
 'And build her broken frame." 
 
 AHS) Hymn 8. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 ^ ' ~ Conway, Peterboro,' Irish. 
 
 The safety and protection of the church. 
 
 HOW honourable is the place 
 Where we adoring stand; 
 Zion, the glory of the earth, 
 And beauty of the land ! 
 
 2 Bulwarks of mighty grace defend 
 
 The city where we dwell ; 
 The walls, of strong salvation made, 
 Defy the assaults of hell. 
 
 3 Lift up the everlasting gates, 
 
 The doors wide open fling; 
 Enter, ye nations, that obey 
 The statutes of our King. 
 
 4 Here shall you 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, forever trust, 
 
 And banish all your fears ; 
 Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells, 
 Eternal as his years. 
 
 6 What though the rebels dwell on high, 
 
 His arm shall bring them low: 
 Low as the caverns of the grave 
 Their lofty heads shall bow. 
 
 7 On Babylon our feet shall tread 
 
 In that rejoicing hour; 
 The ruins of her walls shall spread 
 A pavement for the poor. 
 
 2 Thy walls are strength, and at thy gates 
 A guard of heavenly warriors waits ; 
 Nor shall thy deep foundations move, 
 Fix'd on his counsels and his love. 
 
 3 Thy foes in vain designs engage ; 
 Against his throne in vain they rage ; 
 Like rising waves, with angry roar, 
 That dash and die upon the shore. 
 
 4 Then let our souls in Zion dwell, 
 Nor fear the wrath of Rome 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. 
 
 AH A Hymn 18. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 ^* ■ r* Blendon, Slioel, Enfield. 
 
 473 
 
 Hymn 64. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 Luton, Wells, Hamburg. 
 Ood the glory and defence of Zion. 
 
 HAPPY the church,thou sacred place, 
 The sea£ of thy Creator's grace ; 
 Thine holy courts are his abode, 
 Thou earthly palace of our God. 
 
 The 
 
 ■itry of 
 
 ri Is. 
 
 HIGH on a hill of dazzling light 
 The King of glory spreads his seat, 
 And troops of angels, stretch'd for flight, 
 Stand waiting round his awful feet. 
 2 ' Go,' saith the Lord, ' my Gabriel, go, 
 ' Salute the virgin's fruitful womb ; 
 ' Make haste, ye cherubs, down below 
 ' Sing and proclaim the Saviour come. 
 
 3 Here a bright squadron leaves the skies. 
 And thick around Elisha stands ; 
 Anon a heavenly soldier flies, 
 
 And breaks the chains from Peter's hands. 
 
 4 Thy winged troops, O God of hosts, 
 Wait on thy wandering church below ; 
 Here we are sailing to thy coasts, 
 Let angels be our convoy too. 
 
 5 Are they not all thy servants, Lord? 
 At thy command they go and come ; 
 With cheerful haste obey thy word, 
 And guard thy children to their home. 
 
 AH Z Psalm 46. 1st Part. L.M. b 
 ^ • u Old Hundred, Chapel-Street. 
 
 The church's safety and triumph among national 
 desolations. 
 
 GOD is the refuge of his saints, 
 When storms of sharp distress invade ; 
 Ere we can offer our complaints, 
 Behold him present with his aid. 
 
 2 Let mountains from their seats be hurl'd 
 Down to the deep, and bury'd there ; 
 Convulsions shake the solid world, 
 Our faith shall never yield to fear. 
 
 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar ; 
 In sacred peace our souls abide, 
 While every nation, every shore 
 Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide 
 
476, 477 
 
 ITS SAFETY AND TRIUMPH. 
 
 478, 4; 
 
 4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow 
 Supplies the city of our God ; 
 
 Life, love and joy still gliding through, 
 And watering our divine abode. 
 
 5 That sacred stream, thine holy word, 
 That all our raging fear controls ! 
 Sweet peace thy promises afford, 
 
 * And give new strength to fainting souls. 
 
 6 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, 
 Secure against a threatening hour ; 
 Nor can her firm foundations move, 
 Built on his truth, and arm'd with power. 
 
 Ana Psalm 46. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 <± f \J Truro, Enfield. 
 
 God fight* for his church. 
 
 LET Zion in her King rejoice, [rise ; 
 Though tyrants rage, and kingdoms 
 He utters his almighty voice, 
 The nations melt, the tumult dies. 
 
 2 The Lord of old for Jaibb fought, 
 And Jacob's God is still our aid: 
 Behold the works his hand hath wrought, 
 What desolations he hath made ! 
 
 3 From sea to sea, through all the shores, 
 He makes the noise of battle cease ; 
 When from on high his thunder roars, 
 He awes the trembling world to peace. 
 
 4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear, 
 Chariots he burns with heavenly flame : 
 Keep silence, all the earth, and hear 
 The sound and glory of his name, 
 
 5 ' Be still, and learn that I am God, 
 ' I'll be exalted o'er the lands, 
 * I Avill be known and fear'd abroad, 
 ' But still my throne in Zion stands.' 
 
 6 O Lord of hosts, Almighty King, 
 While we so near thy presence dwell, 
 Our faith shall sit secure, and sing 
 Defiance to the gates of hell. 
 
 477 Hymn 28. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 Wareham, Arundel. 
 The triumph of Christ over the enemies of his church. 
 
 WHAT mighty man, or mighty God 
 Comes travelling in state, 
 Along the Idumean road, 
 Away from Bozrah's gate ? 
 
 2 Tne glory of his robes proclaims 
 
 'Tis some victorious King; 
 'Tis I, the just, the Almighty One, 
 'That your salvation hring.' 
 
 3 Why, mighty Lord, thy saints inquire, 
 
 Why tliine apparel red ? 
 And all thy vesture stain'd like those, 
 Who in the wine-press tread? 
 
 4 'I, by myself, have trod the press, 
 ' And crush'd my foes alone ; 
 ' My wrath has struck the rebels dead, 
 'My fury stamp'd them down. 
 5 ' 'Tis Edom's blood that dies my robes 
 ' With joyful scarlet stains ; 
 'The triumph that my raiment wears 
 'Sprung from their bleeding veins. 
 6 ' Thus shall the nations be destroy'd, 
 ' That dare insult my saints ; 
 ' I have an arm to avenge their wrongs, 
 'An ear for their complaints.' 
 
 47Q Hymn 29. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 Braintree, Peterborough. 
 The triumph of Christ ; or, the ruin of antichrist. 
 
 ' T LIFT my banners,' saith the Lord, 
 -*- ' Where antichrist has stood ; 
 ' The city of my gospel foes 
 'Shalfbe a field of blood. 
 2 ' My heart has studied just revenge, 
 ' And now the day appears, 
 ' The day of my redeem'd is come, 
 'To wipe away their tears. 
 3 'Quite weary is my patience grown, 
 ' And bids my fury go ; 
 ' Swift as the lightning it shall mov$ 
 'And be as fatal too. 
 4 ' I call for helpers, but in vain ; 
 ' Then has my gospel none ? 
 ' Well, mine own arm has might enough 
 
 ' To crush my foes alone. 
 5 ' Slaughter and my devouring sword 
 'Shall walk the streets around, 
 ' Babel shall reel beneath my stroke, 
 ' And stagger Jp the ground.' 
 6 Thine honours, O victorious King ! 
 Thine own right hand shall raise, 
 While we thine awful vengeance sing, 
 And our Deliverer praise. 
 
 47O Hymn 56. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 Abridge, Christinas, Marlow. 
 The sona- of .Moses aval the Lamb ; or, Babylon falling. 
 
 WE sing the glories of thy love, 
 We sound thy dreadful name ; 
 The Christian church unites the songs 
 Of Moses and the Lamb. 
 
 2 Groat God ! how wondrous are thy works 
 
 Of vengeance and of grace ; 
 Thou King of saints, Almighty Lord, 
 How just and true thy ways ! 
 
 3 Who dares refuse to fear thy narne^ 
 
 Or worship at thy throne ? 
 Thy judgments speak thy holiness. 
 Through all the nations known. 
 
480, 481, 482 
 
 CHURCH MEETINGS. 
 
 483, 484 
 
 4 Great Babylon, that rules the earth, 
 
 Drunk with the martyrs' blood, 
 Her crimes shall speedily awake 
 The fury of our God. 
 
 5 The cup of wrath is ready mix'd, 
 
 And she must drink the dregs ; 
 Strong is the Lord, her sov'reign Judge, 
 And shall fulfil the plagues. 
 
 Hymn 58. B. 1. L. M. 
 
 Sabaoth, Nautwich. 
 
 480 
 
 The devil vanquished : or, Michael's war with the 
 dragon. 
 
 ■" ET mortal tongues attempt to sing 
 M-J The wars of heaven, when Michael 
 stood 
 Chief general of th' eternal King, 
 And fought the battles of our God. 
 
 2 Against the dragon and his host 
 The armies of the Lord prevail ; 
 
 In vain they rage, in vain they boast, 
 Their courage sinks, their weapons fail. 
 
 3 Down to the earth was Satan thrown, 
 Down to the earth his legions fell ; 
 Then was the trump of triumph blown, 
 And shook the dreadful deeps of hell. 
 
 4 Now is the hour of darkness past, 
 Christ hath assum'd his reigning power ; 
 Behold the great accuser cast 
 
 Down from the skies, to rise no more. 
 
 5 'Twas by thy blood, immortal Lamb, 
 Thine armies trod the tempter down ; 
 'Twas by thy word and powerful name 
 They gain'd the battle and renown. 
 
 6 Rejoice, ye heavens ; let every star 
 Shine with new glories round the sky ; 
 Saints, while ye sing the heavenly war, 
 Raise your Deliverer's name on high. 
 
 AQ1 Hymn 59. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 **v_7X Wells, Shoel. 
 
 Babylon fallen. 
 
 TN Gabriel's hand a mighty stone 
 -■■ Lies, a fair type of Babylon : 
 ' Prophets, rejoice, and all ye saints, 
 ' God shall avenge your long complaints. 
 2 He said, and, dreadful as he stood, 
 He sunk the mill-stone in the flood : 
 ' Thus terribly shall Babel fall : 
 Thus, and no more be found at all.' 
 
 CHURCH MEETINGS. 
 AQO Psalm 126. C. M. # 
 
 ^J** Parma, St. Martin's, Archdale. 
 The joy of a remarkable conversion ; or, melanclwly 
 removed. 
 
 WHEN God reveal'd his gracious name, 
 And changed my mournful state,, 
 
 My rapture seem'd a pleasing dream, 
 The grace appear'd 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 cry 'd, 
 
 And own'd thy power divine ; 
 1 Great is the work,' my heart reply'd, 
 ' 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. 
 
 6 Though seed lie bury"d long in dust, 
 
 It shan't deceive their hope : 
 The precious grain can ne'er be lost, 
 For grace insures the crop. 
 
 JQQ Psalm 126. L. M. # 
 
 ^*^ tJ Shoel, Truro. 
 
 Surprising deliverance. 
 
 WHEN God restored our captive state 
 Joy was our song and grace our theme* 
 The grace beyond our hopes so great, 
 That joy appear'd a painted dream. 
 
 2 The scoffer owns thy hand, and pays 
 Unwilling honours to thy name ; 
 While we with pleasure shout thy praise 
 With cheerful notes thy love proclaim 
 
 3 When we review'd our dismal fears, 
 'Twas hard to think they'd vanish so 
 With God we left our flowing tears 
 He makes our joys like rivers flow. 
 
 4 The man that in his furrow'd field 
 His scatter'd seed with sadness leaves 
 Will shout to see the harvest yield 
 
 A welcome load of joyful sheaves. 
 
 AQA Psalm 34. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^^^ All Saints, Slade. 
 
 God's care of the saints ; or, deliverance by prayer 
 
 IORD, I will bless thee all my days, 
 -A Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue ;- 
 My soul shall glory in thy grace, 
 While saints rejoice to hear the song. 
 
 2 Come, magnify the Lord with me, 
 Come, let us all exalt his name : 
 I sought th' eternal God, and he 
 Has not exposed my hope to shame. 
 
 3 1 told him all my secret grief; 
 My secret groaning reach'd his ears ; 
 He gave my inward pains relief, 
 And calm'd the tumult of my fears 
 
485, 486 
 
 CHURCH MEETINGS. 
 
 487, 48S 
 
 4 To him the poor lift up their eyes, 
 Their faces feel the heavenly shine ; 
 A beam of mercy from the skies 
 Fills them with light and joy divine. 
 
 5 His holy angels pitch their tents 
 Around the men that serve the Lord : 
 O fear and love him, all his saints, 
 Taste of his grace, and trust his word ! 
 
 6 The wild young lions, pinch'd with pain 
 And hunger, roar through all the wood ; 
 But none shall seek the Lord in vain, 
 Nor want supplies of real good. 
 
 AGZ Psalm 34. 1st Part CM. # 
 
 ^°" York, Barby. 
 
 Prayer, and praise for eminent deliverance. 
 
 I'LL bless the Lord from day to day ; 
 How good are all his ways ! 
 Ye humble souls, that use to pray, 
 Come, help my lips to praise. 
 
 2 Sing, to the honour of his name, 
 
 How a poor sufferer cry'd ; 
 Nor was his hope exposed to shame, 
 Nor was his suit deny'd. 
 
 3 When threatening sorrows round me 
 
 And endless fears arose, [stood, 
 Like the loud billows of a flood, 
 Redoubling all my woes ; 
 41 told the Lord my sore distress, 
 With heavy groans and tears ; 
 He gave my sharpest torments ease, 
 And silenced all my fears. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 [O sinners ! come and taste his love, 
 
 Come, learn his pleasant ways ; 
 And let your own experience prove 
 The sweetness of his grace. 
 
 6 He bids his angels pitch their tents 
 
 Round where his children dwell ; 
 What ills their heavenly care prevents 
 No earthly tongue can tell.] 
 
 7 [O love the Lord, ye saints of his ; 
 
 His eye regards the just ; 
 Hot richly blest their portion is, 
 Who make the Lord their trust! 
 
 8 Young lions, pinch'd with hunger, roar, 
 
 And famish in the wood; 
 But God supplies his holy poor 
 With every needful good.] 
 
 AQQ Psalm 66. 2d Part. CM. # 
 
 London, Braintree. 
 
 Praise to God for hearing prayer. 
 
 jV OW shall my solemn vows be paid 
 11 To that Almighty Power, 
 Who heard the Jong requests I made 
 In my distressfurhour. 
 
 2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare 
 
 To make his mercies known ; 
 Come, ye that fear my God, and hear 
 The wonders he hath done. 
 
 3 When on my head huge sorrows fell, 
 
 I sought his heavenly aid ; 
 He saved my sinking soul from hell, 
 And death's eternal shade. 
 
 4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart, 
 
 While prayer employ'd my tongue 
 The Lord had shown me no regard, 
 Nor I his praises sung. 
 
 5 But God (his name be ever blest) 
 
 Hath set my spirit free, 
 Nor turn'd from him my poor request. 
 Nor turn'd his heart from me. 
 
 AQ7 Psalm JOG. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^ t< - 7 • Enfield, Wells. 
 
 Pra>*e in God; or, communion with saint?. 
 
 npO God the great, the ever bless'd, 
 -*- Let songs of honour be address'd ; 
 His mercy firm forever stands ; 
 ■ Give him the thanks his love demands. 
 
 2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways ? 
 Who shall fulfil thy boundless praise ? 
 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. 
 
 4 O may I see thy tribes rejoice, 
 
 And aid their triumphs with my voice 
 This is my glory, Lord, to be 
 Join'd to thy saints, and near to thee. 
 
 JQQ Psalm 102. 2d Part. C M. # 
 
 Clarendon, Swamvick, St. Ann's. 
 Prayer heard, and Zion restored. 
 
 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 ruins that remain 
 
 Are precious in our 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 souls condemn'd to death : 
 
 And, when his saints complain, 
 
489, 490 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 491, 492 
 
 It shan't 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 trust and praise the Lord. 
 
 PRAYER AND PRAISE FOR 
 
 THE ENLARGEMENT OF 
 
 THE CHURCH : 
 
 OR, 
 
 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 
 
 AOQ Psalm 72. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^ to * 7 Old Hundred, Sharon. 
 
 The kingdom of Christ. 
 
 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 Thy sceptre well becomes his hands ; 
 All 'heaven submits to his commands ; 
 His justice shall avenge the poor, 
 And pride and rage prevail no more. 
 
 3 With power he vindicates the just, 
 And treads the oppressor in the dust ; 
 His worship and his fear shall last, 
 Till hours, and years, and time be past. 
 
 4 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. 
 
 5 The heathen lands, that lie beneath 
 The shades of overspreading death, 
 Revive at his first dawning light, 
 And deserts blossom at the sight. 
 
 6 The saints shall flourish in his days, 
 Dress'd in the robes of joy and praise : 
 Peace, like a river, from his throne 
 Shall flow to nations yet unknown. 
 
 A Q(\ Psalm 72. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^ r * 7U Dunstan, Blendon, Enfield. 
 
 Christ's kingdom among the Gentiles. 
 
 JESUS shall reign where'er the sun 
 Does his successive journeys run: 
 His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, 
 Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 
 
 2 [Behold ! the islands, with their kings, 
 And Europe her best tribute brings : 
 From north to south the princes meet, 
 To pay their homage at his feet. 
 
 3 There Persia, glorious to behold, 
 There India shines in Eastern gold ; 
 And barbarous nations, at his word, 
 Submit, and bow, and oAvn their Lord.] 
 
 4 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. 
 
 5 People and realms of every tongue 
 Dwell on his love with sweetest song ; 
 And infant voices shall proclaim 
 Their early blessings on his name. 
 
 6 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; 
 The prisoner leaps to loose his chains, 
 The weary find eternal rest, 
 And all the sons of want are blest. 
 
 7 [Where he displays his healing power, 
 Death and the curse are known no more; 
 In him the tribes of Adam boast 
 More blessings than their father lost. 
 
 8 Let every creature rise, and bring 
 Peculiar honours to our King ; 
 Angels descend with songs again, 
 And earth repeat the long Amen.] 
 
 491 
 
 Psalm 45. C. M. # 
 
 Abridge, Arundel. 
 The personal glories and government of OV'. 
 
 I'LL speak the honours of my King : 
 His form divinely fair ; 
 None of the sons of mortal race 
 May with the Lord compare. 
 
 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heav'nly grace 
 
 Upon thy lips is shed : 
 Thy God with blessings infinite 
 Hath crown'd thy sacred head. 
 
 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince . 
 
 Ride with majestic sway ; 
 Thy terrors shall strike through thy foes 
 And make the world obey. 
 
 4 Thy throne, O God, forever stands : 
 
 Thy word of grace shall prove 
 A peaceful sceptre in thy hands, 
 To rule thy saints by love. 
 
 5 Justice and truth attend thee still, 
 
 But mercy is thy choice ; 
 And God, thy God, thy soul shall fill 
 With most peculiar joys. 
 
 AQO PsALM 45 - lst Part - 
 
 i -±\j^ Dunstan, Sharon. 
 
 L. M. $. 
 
 The (rh.ru of Chris-, and power of his gospel. 
 
 MOW be my heart inspired to sing 
 ■J-^ The glories of my Saviour King, 
 Jesus the Lord, how heavenly fair 
 His form ! how bright his beauties are! 
 
 2 O'er all the sons of human race 
 He shines with a superior grace ; 
 Love from his lips divinely flows, 
 And blessings all his state compose ! 
 
 3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord 
 Gird on the terror of thy sword ! 
 
 In majesty and glory ride, 
 
 With truth and meekness at thy side. 
 
493, 494 PRAYER AND PRAISE FOR ITS ENLARGEMENT. 495, 490 
 
 4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart, 
 Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart : 
 Or words of mercy, kind and sweet, 
 Shall melt the rebels at thy feet. 
 
 5 Thy throne, O God, forever stands, 
 Grace is the sceptre in thy hands ; 
 Thy laws and works are just and right, 
 Justice and grace are thy delight. 
 
 6 God, thine own God hath richly shed 
 His oil of gladness on thy head, 
 And with his sacred Spirit blest 
 
 His first-born Son above the rest. 
 
 AQO Psalm 110. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^fr* 7 *' Islington, Portugal, Blade. 
 
 Christ exalted, and multitudes converted; or, the 
 success of the gospel. 
 
 THUS 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, 
 1 And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, 
 ' Where holiness in beauty shines.' 
 
 4 O blessed power ! O glorious day ! 
 What a large victory shall ensue ! 
 And converts who thy grace obey, 
 Exceed the drops of morning dew. 
 
 Then shall he judge the rising dead, 
 And send the guilty world to hell. 
 6 Though while he treads his glorious way, 
 He drinks the cup of tears and blood, 
 The sufferings of that dreadful day 
 Shall but advance him near to God. 
 
 AQA Psalm 110. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 ^ t *-^ ± Portugal, Rothwell. 
 
 The kingdom and priesthood of Christ. 
 
 rriHUS the great Lord of earth and sea 
 -*- Spake to his Son, and thus he swore ; 
 ' Eternal shall thy priesthood be, 
 ' And change from hand to hand no more. 
 
 2 ' Aaron and all his sons must die ; 
 ' But everlasting life is thine, 
 ' To save forever those that fly 
 ' For refuge from the wrath divine. 
 
 3 'By me Melchisedek was made 
 i On earth a king and priest at once ; 
 ' And thou, my heavenly Priest, shalt 
 
 plead, 
 ' And thou, my King, snalt rule my sons.' 
 
 4 Jesus, the priest, ascends his throne, 
 While counsels of eternal peace, 
 Between the Father and the Son, 
 Proceed with honour and success. 
 
 •5 Through the whole earth his reign shall 
 spread, 
 And crush the powers that dare rebel ; 
 
 AQn Psalm 110. C. M. # 
 
 ^^^ Blandlbrtl, Clifford. 
 
 Christ's kingdom and priesthood. 
 
 "JESUS, our Lord, ascend thy throne, 
 •J 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 God hath pronounced a firm decree, 
 
 Nor changes what he swore ; 
 ' Eternal shall thy priesthood be, 
 
 'When Aaron is no more. 
 4 ' Melchisedek, that wondrous priest, 
 
 ' That king of high degree, 
 'That holy man, who Abrah'm blest, 
 
 ' Was but a type of thee.' 
 
 5 Jesus our priest forever lives 
 
 To plead for us above ; 
 Jesus our king forever gives 
 The blessings of his love. 
 
 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, 
 
 And his high throne maintain ; 
 Shall strike the powers and princes dead 
 Who dare oppose his reign. 
 
 A aa Hymn 50. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 ^* t/v Baldwin, Arundel, Bray. 
 
 The song of Zacharias, and the message of John the 
 Baptist ; or, light and salvation by Jesus Christ. 
 
 NOW be the God of Israel bless'd, 
 Who makes his truth appear; 
 His mighty hand fulfils his word, 
 And all the oaths he sware. 
 
 2 Now he bedews old David's root 
 
 With blessings from the skies ; 
 He makes the branch of promise grxrw 
 The promised horn arise. 
 
 3 [John was the prophet of the Lord, 
 
 To go before his face ; 
 The herald which our Saviour God 
 Sent to prepare his ways. 
 
 4 He makes the great salvation known, 
 
 He speaks of pardon'd sins ; 
 While grace divine, and heavenly love, 
 In its own glory shines. 
 5 'Behold the Lamb of God,' he cries* 
 ' That takes our guilt away : 
 
497, 498, 499 
 
 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM. 
 
 500, 501, 502 
 
 'I saw the Spirit o'er his head 
 * On his baptizing day.] 
 (i'Be every vale exalted high, 
 ' Sink every mountain low ; 
 ' The proud must stoop, and humble 
 ' Shall his salvation know. [souls 
 7 ' The heathen realms with Israel's land 
 
 ' Shall join in sweet accord ; 
 ' And all that's born of man shall see 
 
 ' The glory of the Lord. 
 8 ' Behold the Morning Star arise, 
 
 ' Ye that in darkness sit; 
 ' He marks the path that leads to peace, 
 ' And guides our doubtful feet.' 
 
 497 
 
 Hymn 21. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 Arlington, Christmas, Lanesboro'. 
 A vision (f Vie kingdom of Christ among men. 
 
 LO, what a glorious sight appears 
 To our believing eyes ! 
 The earth and seas are pass'd away, 
 And the old rolling skies. 
 
 2 From the third heaven, where God 
 
 That holy, happy place, [resides, 
 The New Jerusalem comes down, 
 Adorn'd with shining grace. 
 
 3 Attending angels shout for joy, 
 
 And the bright armies sing, 
 'Mortals, behold the sacred seat 
 
 ' Of your descending King. 
 4 4 The God of glory down to men 
 
 ' Removes his blest abode ; 
 4 Men, the dear objects of his grace, 
 
 1 And he, the loving God. 
 
 5 ' His own soft hand shall wipe the tears 
 
 ' From every weeping eye ; [fears, 
 ' And pains, and groans, and griefs, and 
 ' And death itself shall die.' 
 
 6 How long, dear Saviour, O how long 
 
 Shall this bright hour delay ? 
 Fly swifter round, ye wheels of time, 
 And bring the welcome day. 
 
 Tqq Psalm 117. CM. ~~# 
 
 *±*7<J Waiehatn, Rochester, Tallis' Chant. 
 Praise to God from, all nations. 
 
 f\ ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, 
 *-* Each with a different tongue ; 
 In every language learn his word, 
 And let his name be sung. 
 2 His mercy reigns through every land ; 
 Proclaim his grace abroad ; 
 Forever firm his truth shall stand: 
 Praise ye the faithful God. 
 
 7qQ Psalm 117. L. M. # 
 
 Z** 7 * 7 Denbigh, Old Hundred, Enfield. 
 The same. 
 
 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 ; [shore, 
 Thy praise shall sound from shore to 
 Till suns shall rise and set no more. 
 
 500 
 
 Psalm 117. S. M. # 
 
 Clapton, Sutton. 
 The same. 
 
 HPHY name, Almighty Lord, 
 - 1 - Shall sound through distant lands; 
 Great is thy grace, and sure thy word, 
 Thy truth forever stands. 
 2 Far be thine honours spread, 
 And long thy praise endure, 
 Till morning light and evening shade 
 Shall be exchanged no more. 
 
 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM. 
 501 h ™n 52. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 VV/A Ellenthorpe, Eaton. 
 
 Baptism. 
 
 'npWAS the commission of our Lord, 
 -*- ' Go, teach the nations, and baptize. 
 The nations have received the word 
 Since he ascended to the skies. 
 
 2 He sits upon the eternal hills, 
 With grace and pardon in his hands, 
 And sends his covenant, with the seals, 
 To bless the distant Gentile lands. 
 
 3 ' Repent, and be baptized,' he saith, 
 ' For the remission of your sins ;' 
 And thus our sense assists our faith, 
 And shows us what his gospel means. 
 
 4 Our souls he washes in his blood, 
 As water makes the body clean ; 
 And the good Spirit from our God 
 Descends like purifying rain. 
 
 5 Thus we engage ourselves to thee, 
 And seal our covenant with the Lord; 
 O may the great Eternal Three 
 
 In heaven our solemn vows record ! 
 
 £A£) Hymn 122. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 W& 97th Psalm, Hague. 
 
 Believers buried with Christ in baptism. 
 
 DO we not know that solemn word, 
 That we are bury'd with the Lord ; 
 Baptized into his death, and then 
 Put off the body of our sin ? 
 2 Our souls receive diviner breath, 
 Raised from corruption, guilt and death: 
 So from the grave did Christ arise, 
 And lives to God above the skies. 
 
503, 504, 505 
 
 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM. 
 
 506, 507, 508 
 
 3 No more let sin nor Satan reign 
 Over our mortal flesh again ; 
 The various lusts we served before 
 Shall have dominion now no more. 
 
 *AQ Hymn 113. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 <J\J£> Warehain, Arlington. 
 
 AbrcJiani's blessing on the 6 'entiles. _ 
 
 HOW large the promise ! how divine 
 To Abrah'm and his seed ! 
 Til be a God to thee and thine, 
 ' Supplying all their need.' 
 
 2 The words of his extensive love 
 
 From age to age endure ; 
 The Angel of the covenant proves, 
 And seals the blessing sure. 
 
 3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms, 
 
 To our great fathers given ; 
 He takes young children to his arms, 
 
 And calls them heirs of heaven. 
 4 Our God, how faithful are his ways! 
 
 His love endures the same; 
 Nor from the promise of his grace 
 
 Blots out the children's name. 
 
 X(\A Hymn 114. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 * /v ' ± Christmas, Litchfield. 
 
 The same. 
 
 GENTILES by nature, we belong 
 To the wild olive wood; 
 Grace takes us from the barren tree, 
 And grafts us in the good. 
 
 2 With the same blessings, grace endows 
 
 The Gentile and the Jew ; 
 
 If pure and holy be the root, 
 
 Such are the branches too. 
 
 3 Then let the children of the saints 
 
 Be dedicate to God ; 
 Pour out thy Spirit on them, Lord, 
 And wash them in thy blood. 
 
 4 Thus to the parents and their seed 
 
 Shall thy salvation come, 
 And numerous households meet at last 
 In one eternal home. 
 
 KC)K Hymn 121. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 U\J*J Covington, Wareham, Bedford. 
 
 Children devoted to Qod. 
 
 THUS saitb the mercy of the Lord, 
 ' I'll be a God to thee ; 
 * I'll bless thy numerous race, and they 
 ' Shall be a seed for me.' 
 
 2 Abrah'm believed the promised grace, 
 
 And gave his son to God; 
 But water seals the blessing now, 
 That once was seal'd with blood. 
 
 3 Thus Lydia sanctified her house, 
 
 When she received the word ; 
 14 
 
 Thus the believing jailer gave 
 
 His household to the Lord. 
 4 Thus later saints, eternal King, 
 Thine ancient truth embrace ; 
 To thee their infant offspring bring, 
 And humbly claim the grace. 
 
 KAfi Hymn 134. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 "^^ Swanwick, Irish. 
 
 Circumcision abolished. 
 
 HHHE promise was divinely free, 
 -*- Extensive was the grace ; 
 ' I will the God of Abrah'm be, 
 ' And of his numerous race.' 
 
 2 He said — and with a bloody seal 
 
 Confirmed the words he spoke ; 
 Long did the sons of Abrah'm feel 
 The sharp and painful yoke. 
 
 3 Till God's own Son, descending low, 
 
 Gave his own flesh to bleed; 
 And Gentiles taste the blessing now, 
 From the hard bondage freed. 
 
 4 The God of Abrah'm claims our praise ; 
 
 His promises endure ; 
 And Christ the Lord, in gentler ways, 
 Makes the salvation sure. 
 
 *07 Hymn 127. B. 2. L. M. 
 
 UXJ ' Rothwell, Luton. 
 
 Circumcision and baptism. 
 
 rpHUS did the sons of Abrah'm pass 
 ■*- Under the bloody seal of grace ; 
 The young disciples bore the yoke, 
 Till Christ the painful bondage broke. 
 
 2 By milder ways doth Jesus prove 
 His Father's covenant, and his love ; 
 He seals to saints his glorious grace, 
 And not forbids their infant race. 
 
 3 Their seed is sprinkled with his Wood, 
 Their children set apart for God ; 
 
 His Spirit on their offspring shed, 
 Like water poured upon the head. 
 
 4 Let every saint, with cheerful voice, 
 In this large covenant rejoice ; 
 Young children in their early days 
 Shall give the God of Abrah'm praise. 
 
 KAQ Hymn 141. B. 2. C. M. £ 
 
 \J\JO Franklin, Peterborough. 
 
 Faith assisted by sense : or, preaching, baptism, and 
 the Lord's Supper. 
 
 MY Saviour God, my sovereign Prince 
 Reigns far above the skies ; 
 But brings his graces down to sense., 
 
 And helps my faith to rise. 
 2 Mine eyes and ears shay Mess his name, 
 They read and hear his word : 
 
509, 510 
 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 511, 512 
 
 My touch and taste shall do the same, 
 When they receive the Lord. 
 
 3 Baptismal water is design'd 
 
 To 6eal his cleansing grace ; 
 While at his feast of bread and wme 
 He gives his saints a place. 
 
 4 But not the waters of a flood 
 
 Can make my flesh so clean 
 
 As by his Spirit and his blood 
 
 He'll wash my soul from sin. 
 
 5 Not choicest meats nor noblest wines 
 
 So much my heart refresh, 
 As when my faith goes through the signs, 
 And feeds upon his flesh. 
 
 6 I love the Lord, who stoops so low, 
 
 To give his word a seal ; 
 But the rich grace his hands bestow 
 Exceeds the figures still. 
 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 KAQ Hymn 1. B. 3. L. M. b 
 
 V\JtJ Danvers, Windham. 
 
 The Lord's Supper instituted. 
 
 TT1 WAS on that dark,that doleful night, 
 -*■ When powers of earth and hell arose 
 Against the Son of God's delight, 
 And friends betray'd him to his foes : 
 
 2 Before the mournful scene began, 
 He took the bread, and bless"d, 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 bless'd the wine ; 
 * 'Tis the new covenant in my blood.' 
 
 i [For us his flesh with nails was torn, 
 He bore the scourge, he felt the thorn ; 
 And justice pour'd upon his head 
 Its heavy vengeance in our stead.] 
 
 5 [For us his vital blood was spilt, 
 To buy the pardon of our guilt ; 
 When for black crimes of niggest size 
 He gave his soul a sacrifice.] 
 
 6 ; Do this,' he cried, ' till time shall end, 
 1 In memory of your dying Friend ; 
 4 Meet at my table, and record 
 'The love of your departed Lord.' 
 
 7 [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.] 
 
 Kl A Hymn 2. B. 3. S. M. # 
 
 «*AV Olmutz, Watchman. 
 
 Communion with Christ, and Kith saints. 
 
 [ TESUS igvites his saints 
 ** To meet around his board: 
 
 Fere pardon'd 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 descending God !] 
 
 3 This holy bread and wine 
 Maintain our fainting breath, 
 
 B* r union with our living Lord, 
 And int> test in his death. 
 
 4 Our heavenly Father calls 
 Christ and his members one! 
 
 We the young children of his love, 
 
 And he the first-born Son. 
 v We are but several parts 
 
 Of the same broken bread ! 
 One body hath its several limbs, 
 
 But Jesus is the head. 
 6 Let all our powers be join'd 
 
 His glorious name to raise ; 
 Pleasure and love fill every mind, 
 
 And every voice be praise. 
 
 z 1 1 Hymn 3. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 I Swanwick, Irish. 
 
 The Neio Testament in the Hood of Christ; or, the 
 new covenant sealed. 
 
 'HPHE promise of my Father's love 
 -*- ' Shall stand forever good,' 
 He said— and gave his soul to death, 
 And seal'd the grace with blood. 
 
 2 To this dear covenant of thy word 
 
 I set my worthless name ; 
 I seal th' engagement to my Lord, 
 And make my humble claim. 
 
 3 The light, and strength, and pardoning 
 
 And glory shall be mine ; [grace, 
 My life and soul, my heart and flesh, 
 
 And all my powers are thine. 
 4 1 call that legacy my own, 
 
 Which Jesus did bequeath ; 
 'Twas purchased with a dying groan, 
 
 And ratify 'd in death. 
 
 5 Sweet is the memory of his name, 
 
 Who bless'd us in his will, 
 
 And to his testament of love 
 
 Made his own life the seal. 
 
 K\i) Hymn 4. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 MJ - /4 ' Bedford, Abridge. 
 
 ChrisVs dying love; or, our pardon bought at a 
 dear price. 
 
 HOW condescending and how kind 
 Was God's eternal Son! 
 Our misery reach'd his heavenly mind, 
 And pity brought him down. 
 2 [When justice, by our sins provoked, 
 Drew forth its dreadful sword^ 
 
513 
 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 514, 515, 516 
 
 He gave his soul up to the stroke, 
 Without a murmuring word.] 
 
 3 [He sunk beneath our heavy woes, 
 
 To raise us to his throne ; 
 There's ne'er a gift his hand bestows, 
 But cost his heart a groan.] 
 
 4 This was compassion like a God, 
 
 That when the Saviour knew 
 The ■ price of pardon was his blood, 
 His pity ne'er withdrew. 
 
 5 Now, though he reigns exalted high, 
 
 His love is still as great : 
 
 Well he remembers Calvary, 
 
 Nor lets his saints forget. 
 
 6 [Here we behold his bowels roll 
 
 As kind as when he died, 
 And see the sorrows of his soul 
 Bleed through his wounded side.] 
 
 7 [Here we receive repeated seals 
 
 Of Jesus' dying love ! 
 Hard is the wretch that never feels 
 One soft affection move.] 
 
 8 Here let our hearts begin to melt, 
 
 While we his death record, 
 And, with our joy for pardon'd guilt, 
 Mourn that we pierced the Lord. 
 
 Kio Hymn 5. B. 3. CM. # 
 
 OLtJ York, Arlington, Franklin. 
 
 Christ the bread of life. 
 
 LET us adore the Eternal Word, 
 'Tis he our souls hath fed: 
 Thou art our living stream, O Lord, 
 And thou the immortal bread. 
 
 2 [The manna came from lower skies, 
 
 But Jesus from above, 
 Where the fresh springs of pleasure rise, 
 And rivers flow with love. 
 
 3 The Jews, the fathers, died at last, 
 
 Who ate that heavenly bread : 
 But these provisions which we taste, 
 Can raise us from the dead.] 
 
 4 Bless'd be the Lord, who gives his flesh 
 
 To nourish dying men ; 
 And often spreads his table fresh, 
 Lest we should faint again. 
 
 5 Our souls shall draw their heavenly 
 
 breath 
 While Jesus finds supplies ; 
 Nor shall our graces sink to death, 
 For Jesus never dies. 
 
 6 [Daily our mortal flesh decays, 
 
 But Christ, our life, shall come ; 
 His unresisted power shall raise 
 Our bodies from the tomb.] 
 
 AT4 Hymn 6. B. 3. L. M. # 
 
 t ' x ^* Dunstan, Old Hundred, Hague. 
 The memorial of our absent Lord. 
 
 JESUS is gone above the skies. 
 Where our weak senses reach him not; 
 And carnal objects court our eyes, 
 To thrust our Saviour from our thought. 
 
 2 He knows what wandering hearts we 
 Apt to forget his lovely face, [have, 
 And, to refresh our minds, he gave 
 These kind memorials of his grace. 
 
 3 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 our God. 
 
 4 Let sinful 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. 
 
 5 While he is absent from our sight, 
 'Tis to prepare our souls a place, 
 That we may dwell in heavenly light, 
 And live forever near his face. 
 
 6 [Our eyes look upward to the hills, 
 Whence our returning Lord shall come: 
 We wait thy chariot's awful wheels, 
 To fetch our longing spirits home.] 
 
 5] 5 Hymn 7. B. 3. L. M. b 
 
 Danvers, Munich. 
 Crucifixion to the world by the cross of Christ. 
 
 WHEW I survey the wondrous cross 
 On which the Prince of glory died, 
 My richest gain 1 count but loss, 
 And pour contempt on all my pride. 
 
 2 Forbid it, Lord, that 1 should boast, 
 Save in the death of Christ, my God ! 
 All the vain things that charm me most, 
 1 sacrifice them to his blood. 
 
 3 See from his head, his hands, his feet, 
 Sorrow and love flow mingled down ; 
 Did e'er such love and sorrow meet? 
 Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 
 
 4 [His dying crimson, like a robe, 
 Spreads o'er his body on the tree ; 
 Then am I dead to ah the globe, 
 And all the globe is dead to me.] 
 
 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, 
 That were a present far too small ; 
 Love so amazing, so divine, 
 Demands my soul, my life, my all ! 
 
 51 ft Hymn 8. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 Rochester, St. Ann's, Lanesboro'. 
 The tree of life. 
 
 f^OME, let us join a joyful tune 
 ^ To our exalted Lord, 
 
517 
 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 516, 519 
 
 Ye saints on high, around his throne, 
 And we around his board. 
 
 2 While once upon this lower ground, 
 
 Weary and faint ye stood, 
 What dear refreshments here ye found 
 From this immortal food ! 
 
 3 The tree of life, that near the throne 
 
 In heaven's high garden grows, 
 Laden with grace, bends gently down 
 Its ever smiling boughs. 
 
 4 [Hovering among the leaves, there stands 
 
 The sweet celestial Dove; 
 And Jesus on the branches hangs 
 The banner of his love. 
 
 5 'Tis a young heaven of strange delight 
 
 While in "his shade we sit; 
 His fruit is pleasing to the sight, 
 And to the taste as sweet. 
 
 6 New life it spreads thro' dying hearts, 
 
 And cheers the drooping mind ; 
 Vigour and joy the juice imparts, 
 Without a sting behind.] 
 
 7 Now let the flaming weapon stand, 
 
 And guard all Eden's trees ; 
 There's ne'er a plant in all that land 
 That bears such fruits as these. 
 
 8 Infinite grace our souls adore, 
 
 Whose wondrous hand has made 
 This living branch of sovereign power 
 To raise and heal the dead. 
 
 k-i 7 Hymn 9. B. 3. S. M. # 
 
 UM - ' St. Thomas, Paddington. 
 
 The Spirit, the water, and the blood. 
 
 LET all our tongues be one, 
 To praise our God on high, 
 Who from his bosom sent his Son, 
 To fetch us strangers nigh. 
 
 2 ♦ Nor let our voices cease 
 
 To sing the Saviour's name : 
 Jesus, the ambassador of peace, 
 How cheerfully he came ! 
 
 3 It cost him cries and tears 
 To bring us near to God; 
 
 Great was our debt, and he appears 
 To make the payment good. 
 
 4 [My Saviour's pierced side 
 Pour'd out a double flood; 
 
 By water we are purify'd, 
 And pardon'd by the blood. 
 
 5 Infinite was our guilt, 
 But he, our Priest, atones; 
 
 On the cold ground his life was spilt, 
 And offer'd with his groans.] 
 
 6 Look up, my soul, to him 
 Whose death was thy desert, 
 
 And humbly view the living stream 
 Flow from his breaking heart. 
 
 7 There, on the cursed tree, 
 In dying pangs he lies, 
 
 Fulfils his Father's great decree, 
 And all our wants supplies. 
 
 8 Thus the Redeemer came, 
 By water, and by blood ; 
 
 And when the Spirit speaks the same, 
 We feel his witness good. 
 
 9 While the Eternal Three 
 Bear their record above, 
 
 Here I believe he died for me, 
 And seal my Saviour's love. 
 
 10 [Lord, cleanse my soul from sin, 
 Nor let thy grace depart; 
 
 Great Comforter, abide within, 
 And witness to my heart.] 
 
 «1Q Hymn 10. B. 3. J M. # 
 
 Vi V- Hague, Gluito. 
 
 Christ crucified, the wisdom and power of Ood. 
 
 NATURE with open volume stands, 
 To spread her Maker's praise abroad ; 
 And every labour of his hands 
 Shows something worthy of a God. 
 
 2 But in the grace that rescued man, 
 His brightest form of glory shines ; 
 Here, on the cross, 'tis fairest drawn 
 In precious blood, and crimson lines. 
 
 3 [Here his whole name appears complete, 
 Nor wit can guess, nor reason prove, 
 Which of the letters best is writ, 
 The power, the wisdom, or the love.] 
 
 4 Here I behold his inmost heart, 
 Where grace and vengeance strangely 
 
 join; 
 Piercing his Son with sharpest smart, 
 To make the purchased pleasures mine 
 
 5 O, the sweet wonders of that cross, 
 Where God the Saviour lov'd and died ! 
 Her noblest life my spirit draws 
 From his dear wounds and bleeding side. 
 
 6 I would forever speak his name, 
 In sounds to mortal ears unknown ; 
 With angels join to praise the Lamb, 
 And worship at his Father's throne. 
 
 5| Q Hymn 11. B. 3. CM. # 
 
 Covington, Devizes. 
 Pardon brought to our senses 
 
 T ORD, how divine thy comforts are ! 
 -*-* How heavenly is the place, 
 Where Jesus spreads the sacred feast 
 
 Of his redeeming grace ! 
 2 There the rich bounties of our GoQ 
 
 And sweetest glories shine ; 
 
520 
 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 521, 522 
 
 There Jesus says that ' I am his, 
 ' And my Beloved's mine.' 
 3 ' Here,' saith the kind redeeming Lord, 
 And shows his wounded side, 
 ' See here the spring of all your joys, 
 'That open'd when I died!' 
 
 4 [He smiles, and cheers my mournful 
 
 heart, 
 And tells of all his pain ; 
 ' All this,' says he, ' I bore for thee,' 
 And then he smiles again.] 
 
 5 What shall we pay our heavenly King. 
 
 For grace so vast as this ! 
 He brings our pardon to our eyes, 
 And seals it with a kiss. 
 
 6 [Let such amazing loves as these 
 
 Be sounded all abroad ; 
 Such favours are beyond degrees, 
 And worthy of a God.] 
 
 7 [To Him who wash'd us in his blood 
 
 Be everlasting praise ; 
 Salvation, honour, glory, power, 
 Eternal as his days.] 
 
 520 
 
 Hymn 12. B. 3. L. M. # 
 
 Old Hundred, Siade. 
 The gospel feast. 
 
 [TIOW rich are thy provisions, Lord! 
 JCj- Thy table furnish'd from above ! 
 The fruits of life o'erspread the board, 
 The cup o'erflows with heavenly love. 
 
 2 Thine ancient family, the Jews, 
 Were first invited to the feast : 
 We humbly take what they refuse, 
 And Gentiles thy salvation taste. 
 
 3 We are the poor, the blind, the lame ; 
 And help was far, and death was nigh ! 
 But at the gospel call we came, 
 
 And every want received supply. 
 
 4 From the highway that leads to hell, 
 From paths of darkness and despair, 
 Lord, we are come, with thee to dwell, 
 Glad to enjoy thy presence here.] 
 
 5 [What shall we pay th' Eternal Son, 
 That left the heaven of his abode, 
 And to this wretched earth came down, 
 To bring us, wanderers, back to God ? 
 
 6 It cost him death to save our lives ; 
 To buy our souls it cost his own ; 
 And all the unknown joys he gives 
 Were bought with agonies unknown. 
 
 7 Our everlasting love is due 
 
 To him who ransom'd sinners lost ; 
 And pity'd rebels, when he knew 
 The vast expense his love would cost.1 
 14* 
 
 521 Hym n 13. B. 3. C. Al. # 
 
 *""■*- St. Mania's, Christmas, Covington. 
 
 Divine lore making a feast, and calling in the guests. 
 
 T_| OW sweet and awful is the place, 
 
 ■■"■- With Christ within the doors, 
 While everlasting love displays 
 The choicest or her stores ! 
 
 2 Here every bowel of our God 
 
 With soft compassion rolls ; 
 Here peace and pardon, bought with blood, 
 Is food for dying souls. 
 
 3 [While all our hearts and all our songs 
 
 Join to admire the feast, 
 Each of us cries, with thankful tongues, 
 'Lord, why was I a guest? 
 
 4 ' Why was I made to hear thy voice, 
 
 ' And enter while there's room, 
 ' When thousands make a wretched 
 choice, 
 1 And rather starve than come ?'] 
 1 ,5 'Twas the same love that spread the feast 
 That sweetly forced us in ; 
 Else we had still refused to taste, 
 And perish'd in our sin. 
 
 6 [Pity the nations, O our God ; 
 
 Constrain the earth to come; 
 Send thy victorious word abroad, 
 And bring the strangers home. 
 
 7 We long to see thy churches full, 
 
 That all the chosen race 
 May with one voice and heart and soul 
 Sing thy redeeming grace.] 
 
 # 
 
 522 
 
 Hymn 14. B. 3. L. M. 
 
 Baldwin, Dorchester 
 The song of Simeon ; or, a sight of Christ makes 
 death easy. 
 
 NOW have our hearts embraced our 
 God! 
 We would forget all earthly charms, 
 And wish to die as Simeon would, 
 With his young Saviour in his arms. 
 
 2 Our lips should learn that joyful song, 
 Were but our hearts prepared like his; 
 Our souls still waiting to be gone, 
 And at thy word depart in peace. 
 
 3 Here we have seen thy face, O Lord, 
 And view'd salvation with our eyes, 
 Tasted and felt the living Word, 
 The bread descending from the skies. 
 
 4 Thou hast prepared this dying Lamb, 
 Hast set his blood before our face, 
 To teach the terrors of thy name, 
 And show the wonders of thy grace. 
 
 5 He is our light ; our morning-star 
 Shall shine on nations yet unknown ; 
 The glory of thine Israel here, 
 And joy of spirits near thy throne. 
 
523, 524 
 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 525, 526 
 
 zcyo Hymn 15. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 v '*' c * St. Ann's, Abridge, Stamford. 
 Our Lord Jesus at his own table. 
 
 [HHHE memory of our dying Lord 
 J- Awakes a thankful tongue ; 
 How rich he spread his royal board, 
 And bless'd the food, and sung! 
 
 2 Happy the men that eat this bread, 
 
 But doubly bless'd was he 
 That gently bow'd his loving head, 
 And lean'd it, Lord, on thee. 
 
 3 By faith the same delights we taste 
 
 As that great favourite did, 
 And sit, and lean on Jesus' breast, 
 And take the heavenly bread.] 
 
 4 Down from the palace of the skies 
 
 Hither the King descends ! . 
 
 ' Come, my beloved, eat (he cries) 
 
 ' And drink salvation, friends. 
 
 5 [' My flesh is food and physic too, 
 . ' A balm for all your pains : ' 
 
 1 And the red streams of pardon flow 
 
 ' From these my' pierced veins.'] 
 6Hosanna to his bounteous love, 
 For such a feast below ! 
 And yet he feeds his saints above 
 With nobler blessings too. 
 7 [Come, the dear day, the glorious hour, 
 That brings oar souls to rest ! 
 Then we shall need these types no more, 
 But dwell at th' heavenly feast] 
 
 ZfrA Hymn 16. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 "*^* Mear, Irish. 
 
 The agonies of Christ 
 
 NOW let our pains be all forgot, 
 Our hearts no more repine ; 
 Our sufferings are not worth a thought 
 When, Lord, compared with thine. 
 
 2 In lively figures here we see 
 
 The bleeding Prince of love : 
 
 Each of us hopes he died for me, 
 
 And then our griefs remove. 
 
 3 [Our humble faith here takes her rise, 
 
 While sitting round his board; 
 And back to Calvary she flies, 
 To view her groaning Lord. 
 
 4 His soul, what agonies it felt 
 
 When his own God withdrew ; 
 And the large load of all our guilt 
 
 Lay heavy on him too! 
 SkBut the Divinity within 
 Supported him to bear; 
 Dying, he conquer'd hell and sin, 
 And made his triumph there.] 
 t" Grace, wisdom, justice, join'd and wrought 
 The wonders of that day : 
 
 No mortal tongue, no mortal thought 
 
 Can equal thanks repay. 
 7 Our hymns should sound like those 
 
 Could we our voices raise ; [above, 
 Yet, Lord, our hearts shall all be love, 
 
 And all our lives be praise. 
 
 ;*2.5 Hymn 17 - b - 3 - s - M - # 
 
 v** OJmutz, St. Thomas, Peihain. 
 Incomparable food ; or, the flesh and blood of Christ 
 
 [\\7~E sing the amazing deeds 
 * ™ That grace divine performs ; 
 , Th' eternal God comes down and bleeds, 
 To nourish dying worms. 
 
 2 This soul-reviving wine, 
 Dear Saviour, 'tis thy blood ; 
 
 We thank that sacred flesh of thine 
 For this immortal food.] 
 
 3 The banquet that we eat 
 
 Is made of heavenly things ; 
 Earth hath no dainties half so sweet 
 As our Redeemer brings. 
 
 4 In vain had Adam sought, 
 And search'd his garden round, 
 
 For there was no such blessed fruit 
 In all that happy ground 
 
 5 Th' angelic host above 
 Can never taste this food ; 
 
 They feast upon their Maker's love, 
 But not a Saviour's blood. 
 
 6 On us the Almighty Lord 
 Bestows his matchless grace ; 
 
 And meets us with some cheering word, 
 With pleasure in his face. 
 
 7 Come, all ye drooping saints, 
 And banquet with the King ; 
 
 This wine will drown your sad complaints, 
 And tune your voice to sing. 
 
 8 Salvation to the name 
 
 Of our adored Christ ; [claim, 
 
 Through the wide earth his grace pro- 
 His glory in the highest. 
 
 *9fi Hymn 18. B. 3. L. M. # 
 
 <^ v Stonefield, Wells, Bath. 
 
 The same, 
 
 JESUS ! we bow before thy feet! 
 Thy table is divinely stored ! 
 Thy sacred flesh our souls have eat, 
 'Tis living bread — we thank thee, Lord • 
 
 2 And here we drink our Saviour's blood ; 
 We thank thee, Lord ! 'tis generous wine 
 Mingled with love, the fountain flow'd 
 From that dear bleeding heart of thine. 
 
 3 On earth is no such sweetness found. 
 For the Lamb's flesh is heavenly food : 
 In vain we search the globe around 
 For bread so fine, or wine so good. 
 
527, 528 
 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 529, 530 
 
 4 Carnal provisions can at best 
 
 But cheer the heart, or warm the head, 
 But the rich cordial that we taste 
 Gives life eternal to the dead. 
 
 5 Joy to the Master of the feast ; 
 His name our souls forever bless ; 
 
 To God the King, and God the Priest, 
 A loud hosanna round the place. 
 
 527 
 
 Hmin 19. B. 3. L. M. # 
 
 Ward, Portugal. 
 
 Glory in the cross ; or, not ashamed of Christ crucified. 
 
 AT thy command, our dearest 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 Let the vain world pronounce it shame, 
 And fling their scandals on thy cause ; 
 We come to boast our Saviour's name, 
 And make our triumphs in his cross. 
 
 4 With joy we tell the scoffing age, 
 He that was dead has left his tomb ; 
 He lives above their utmost rage, 
 And we are waiting till he come. 
 
 Hymn 20. B. 3. C. M. 
 
 Bedford, Rochester. 
 
 528 
 
 Tlie provisions for the table of our Lord; or, the tree 
 of life, and river of love. 
 
 LORD, we adore thy bounteous hand, 
 And sing the solemn feast, 
 Where sweet celestial dainties stand 
 For every willing guest. 
 
 2 [The tree of life adorns the board 
 
 Witli rich immortal fruit, 
 And ne'er an angry flaming sword 
 To guard the passage to it. 
 
 3 The cup stands crown 'd with living juice ; 
 
 The fountain flows above, 
 And runs down streaming, for our use, 
 In rivulets of love.] 
 
 4 The food's prepared by heavenly art, 
 
 The pleasures well refined ; 
 They spread new life through every heart, 
 And cheer the drooping mind. 
 
 5 Shout and proclaim the Saviour's love, 
 
 Ye saints that taste his wine ; 
 Join with your kindred saints above, 
 In loud hosannas join. 
 
 6 A thousand glories to the God 
 
 Who gives such joy as this ; 
 Hosanna ! let it sound abroad, 
 And reach where Jesus is. 
 
 59 Q Hymn 21. . B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 V~*J Rochester, Bray, Marlow. 
 
 Tile triumphant feast for Christ's victory over sin, 
 drutli and lid I. 
 
 [|^i OME, let us lift our voices high, 
 ^ High as our joys arise ; 
 And join the songs above the sky, 
 Where pleasure never dies. 
 
 2 Jesus, the God, who fought and bled, 
 
 And conquer'd when he fell; 
 Who rose, and at his chariot wheels 
 Dragg'd all the powers of hell.] 
 
 3 [Jesus, the God, invites us here, 
 
 To this triumphal feast, 
 And brings immortal blessings down 
 For each redeemed guest.] 
 
 4 The Lord !*how glorious is his face ! 
 
 How kind his smiles appear! 
 And, O ! what melting words Jie says 
 
 To every humble ear ! 
 5 ' For you, the children of my love, 
 
 ' It was for you I died ; 
 ' Behold my hands, behold my feet, 
 
 * And look into my side. 
 6 ' These are the wounds for you I bore, 
 ' The tokens of my pains, 
 ' When I came down to free your souls 
 
 ' From misery and chains. 
 7 ['Justice unsheath'd its fiery sword, 
 ' And plunged it in my heart ; 
 'Infinite pangs for you I bore, 
 ' And most tormenting smart. 
 8 ' When hell, and all its spiteful powers 
 ' Stood dreadful in my way, 
 ' To rescue those dear lives of yours, 
 
 ' I gave my own away. 
 9 ' But while I bled, and groan'd, and died, 
 ' I ruin'd Satan's throne ; 
 ' High on my cross I hung, and spy'd 
 
 ' The monster tumbling down. 
 1 ' Now you must triumph at my feast, 
 
 ' And taste my flesh, my blood ; 
 ' And live eternal ages blest, 
 'For 'tis immortal food.' 
 
 11 Victorious God ! what can we pay 
 For favours so divine ? 
 
 We would devote our hearts away, 
 To be forever thine.] 
 
 12 We give thee,Lord, our highest praise, 
 
 The tribute of our tongues ; 
 But themes so infinite as these 
 Exceed our noblest songs. 
 
 soa Hymn 22. B. 3. L. M. # 
 
 ^ OV/ 97th Psalm, Hague, Wells. 
 
 The compassion of a dying Christ. 
 
 d^kUR spirits join t' adore the Lamb ; 
 ^-^ O that our feeble lips could move 
 
531, 532 
 
 SOLOMON'S SONG. 
 
 533, 534 
 
 In strains immortal as his name, 
 And melting as his dying love. 
 
 2 Was ever equal pity found ? 
 
 The Prince ofheaven resigns his breath, 
 And pours his life out on the ground, 
 To ransom guilty worms from death ! 
 
 3 [Rebels, we broke our Maker's laws ; 
 He from the threatening set us free ; 
 Bore the full vengeance on his cross, 
 And nail'd the curses to the tree.] 
 
 4 [The law proclaims no terror now, 
 And Sinai's thunder roars no more ; 
 From all his wounds new blessings flow, 
 A sea of joy without a shore. 
 
 5 More we have wash'd our deepest stains, 
 And heal'd our wounds jrith heavenly 
 
 blood : 
 Blest fountain ! springing from the veins 
 Of Jesus, our incarnate God.] 
 G In vain our mortal voices strive 
 To speak compassion so divine ; 
 Had we a thousand lives to give, 
 A thousand lives should all be thine. 
 
 *oi Hymn 23. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 * J " JJL Litchfield, Dundee. 
 
 Grace and glory by the death of Christ. 
 
 [^ITTING around our Fathers board, 
 ^ We raise our tuneful breath, 
 Our faith beholds her dying Lord, 
 And dooms our sins to death.] 
 
 2 We see the blood of Jesus shed, 
 
 Whence all our pardons rise ; 
 The sinner views 111' atonement made, 
 And loves the sacrifice. 
 
 3 Thy cruel thorns, thy shameful cross, 
 
 Procure us heavenly crowns : 
 Our highest gain springs from thy loss ; 
 Our healing from thy wounds. 
 
 4 O ! 'tis impossible that we, 
 
 Who dwell in feeble clay, 
 Should equal sufferings bear for thee, 
 Or equal thanks repay. 
 
 ^Q9 Hymn 24. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 U&& York, Litchfield. 
 
 Pardon and strength from Christ. 
 
 FATHER, we wait to feel thy grace, 
 To see thy glories shine; 
 The Lord will his own table bless, 
 And make the feast divine. 
 
 2 We touch, we taste the heavenly bread, 
 
 We drink the sacred cup ; 
 With outward forms our sense is fed, 
 Our souls rejoice in hope. 
 
 3 We shall appear before the throne 
 
 Of our forgiving God, 
 
 Dress'd in the garments of his Son, 
 And sprinkled with his blood. 
 
 4 We shall be strong to run the race, 
 
 And climb the upper sky : 
 Christ will provide our souls with grace, 
 He bought a large -supply. 
 
 5 [Let us indulge a cheerful frame, 
 
 For joy becomes a feast ; 
 We love the memory of his name 
 More than the wine we taste.] 
 
 533 
 
 Hymn 25. B. 3. C. M 
 
 Devizes, Barby. 
 
 Divine glories and crruces. 
 
 TJOW are thy glories here displayed ; 
 -* ■-*- Great God, how bright they shine ; 
 While at thy word we break the bread, 
 And pour the flowing wine ! 
 
 2 Here thy revenging justice stands, 
 
 And pleads its dreadful cause ; 
 Here saving mercy spreads her hands, 
 Like Jesus on the cross. 
 
 3 Thy saints attend, with every grace, 
 
 On this great sacrifice ; 
 And love appears with cheerful face, 
 And faith with fixed eyes. 
 
 4 Our hope in waiting posture sits, 
 
 To heaven directs her sight ; 
 Here every warmer passion meets, 
 And warmer powers unite. 
 
 5 Zeal and revenge perform their part, 
 
 And rising sin destroy ; 
 Repentance comes with aching heart, 
 Yet not forbids the joy. 
 
 6 Dear Saviour, change our faith to sight; 
 
 Let sin forever die ; 
 Then shall our souls be all delight, 
 And every tear be dry. 
 
 SOLOMON'S SONG. 
 K<\A Hymn 66. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 rJ*3<± Ta i lis > Evening Hymn, Effingham. 
 
 Christ, the King, at his table. 
 
 LET him embrace my soul, and prove 
 Mine interest in his heavenly love ; 
 The voice that tells me, ' Thou art mine,' 
 Exceeds the blessings of the vine. 
 
 2 On thee th' anointing Spirit came, 
 And spread the savour of thy name ; 
 That oil of gladness and of grace 
 Draws virgin souls to meet thy face. 
 
 3 Jesus, allure me by thy charms ; 
 My soul shall fly into thine arms ; 
 Our wandering feet thy favours brings 
 To the fair chambers of the King. 
 
535, 536 
 
 SOLOMON'S SONG. 
 
 537, 538 
 
 4 [Wonder and pleasure tune our voice 
 To speak thy praises, and our joys ; 
 Our memory keeps this love of thine 
 Beyond the taste of richest wine.] 
 
 5 Though in ourselves deform'd we are, 
 And black as Kedar's tents appear, 
 Yet when we put thy beauties on, 
 Fair as the courts of Solomon. 
 
 6 [While at his table sits the King, 
 He loves to see us smile and sing ; 
 Our graces are our best perfume, 
 And Dreathe like spikenard round the 
 
 room.] 
 
 7 As myrrh, new bleeding from the tree, 
 Such is a dying Christ to me : 
 
 And while he makes mv soul his guest, 
 My bosom, Lord, shall be thy rest. 
 
 8 [No beams of cedar or of fir 
 
 Can with thy courts on earth compare ; 
 And here we wait until thy love 
 Raise us to nobler seats above.] 
 
 *Q* Hymn 67. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 V**** Portugal, Sharon. 
 
 Seeking- the pastures of Cltrist the Shepherd. 
 
 FT1HOU, whom my soul admires above 
 ■*■ All earthlyjoy, and earthly love, 
 Tell me, dear Shepherd, let me know 
 Where doth thy sweetest pasture grow ? 
 
 2 Where is the shadow of that rock, 
 That from the sun defends thy flock ? 
 Fain would I feed among thy sheep, 
 Among them rest, among them sleep. 
 
 3 Why should thy bride appear like one 
 That turns aside to paths unknown ? 
 My constant feet would never rove, 
 Would never seek another love. 
 
 4 [The footsteps of thy flock I see ; 
 Thy sweetest pastures here they be ; 
 A wondrous feast thy love prepares, 
 Bought with thy wounds and groans 
 
 and tears. 
 
 5 His dearest flesh he makes my food, 
 And bids me drink his richest blood : 
 Here to these hills my soul will come, 
 Till my Beloved lead me home.] 
 
 fiSfi Hymn 68. B. ]. L. M. $ 
 
 *JZfU Wells, Shoel. 
 
 The banquet of love. 
 
 BEHOLD the Rose of Sharon here, 
 The lily which the valleys bear ; 
 Behold the tree of life, that gives 
 Refreshing fruit and healing leaves. 
 2 Among the thorns so lilies shine, 
 Among wild gourds the noble vine ; 
 So in mine eyes my Saviour proves, 
 Amidst a thousand meaner loves. 
 
 3 Beneath his cooling shade I sat, 
 To shield me from the burning heat : 
 Of heavenly fruit he spreads a feast, 
 To feed my eyes, and please my taste. 
 
 4 [Kindly he brought me to the place 
 Where stands the banquet of his grace 
 He saw me faint, and o'er ray head 
 The banner of his love he spread. 
 
 5 With living bread and generous wine 
 He cheers this sinking heart of mine ; 
 And opening his own heart to me, 
 
 He shows his thoughts, how kind they be.] 
 
 6 O never let my Lord depart ; 
 Lie down and rest upon my heart : 
 I charge my sins not once to move, 
 Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my Love 
 
 507 Hymn 69. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ut9 ' Luton, Proctor. 
 
 Christ appearing to his church, and seeking Iter 
 company. 
 
 rpHE voice of my Beloved sounds 
 -*- Over the rocks and rising grounds ; 
 O'er hills of guilt, and seas of grief, 
 He leaps, he flies to my relief. 
 
 2 Now, through the veil of flesh, I see 
 With eyes of love he looks at me ; 
 Now in the gospel's clearest glass 
 He shows the beauties of his face. 
 
 3 Gently he draws my heart along, 
 Both with his beauties and his tongue ; 
 ' Rise,' saith my Lord, make haste away ; 
 ' No mortal joys are worth thy stay. 
 
 4 ' The Jewish wintry state is gone, 
 ' The mists are fled, the spring comes on ; 
 < The sacred turtle-dove we hear 
 ' Proclaim the new, the joyful year. 
 
 5 ' Th' immortal vine of heavenly root 
 ' Blossoms and buds, and gives her fruit.* 
 Lo, we are come to taste the wine ; 
 Our souls rejoice, and bless the vine. 
 
 6 And when we hear our Jesus say, 
 ' Rise up, my love, make haste away !' 
 Our hearts would fain outfly the wind, 
 And leave all earthly loves behind. 
 
 KOQ Hymn 70. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 "°° Uxbridge, Effingham. 
 
 Christ inviting, and the church answering the in- 
 vitation. 
 
 HARK ! the Redeemer from on high 
 Sweetly invites his favourites nigh ; 
 From caves of darkness and of doubt, 
 He gently speaks, and calls us out. 
 2 ' My dove, who hidest in the rock, 
 ' Thine heart almost with sorrow broke, 
 
539 
 
 SOLOMON'S SONG. 
 
 540, 54 
 
 ' Lift up thy face, forget thy fear, 
 ' And let thy voice delight mine ear. 
 3 ' Thy voice to me sounds ever sweet ; 
 ' My graces in thy count'nance meet : 
 ' Though the vain world thy face despise, 
 ' 'Tis bright and comely in mine eyes.' 
 
 4 Dear Lord, our thankful heart receives 
 The hope thine invitation gives ; 
 
 To thee our joyful lips shall raise 
 The voice of prayer and that of praise. 
 
 5 11 am my love's, and he is mine ; 
 
 Our hearts, our hopes, our passions join ; 
 
 Nor let a motion, nor a word, 
 
 Nor thought arise to grieve my Lord. 
 
 6 My soul to pastures fair he leads, 
 Among the lilies where he feeds ; 
 Among the saints (whose robes are white, 
 Wash'd in his blood) is his delight. 
 
 7 Till the day break, and shadows flee. 
 Till the sweet dawning light I see, 
 Thine eyes to me- ward often turn, 
 Nor let my soul in darkness mourn. 
 
 S Be like a hart on mountains green, 
 Leap o'er the hills of fear and sin ; 
 Nor guilt nor unbelief divide 
 My love, my Saviour, from my side.] 
 
 XOQ Hymn 71. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 t,eJ ' 7 Portugal, Chapel-Street. 
 
 Christ found in the street, and brought to the church. 
 
 OFTEN I seek my Lord by night, 
 Jesus, my love, my soul's delight ; 
 With warm desire and restless thought, 
 I seek him oft, but find nim not. 
 
 2 Then I arise and search the street, 
 Till I my Lord, my Saviour, meet ! 
 I ask the watchmen of the night, 
 
 ' Where did you see my soul's delight ?' 
 
 3 Sometimes I find him in my way, 
 Directed by a heavenly ray ; 
 
 I leap for joy to see his face. 
 
 And hold him fast in mine embrace. 
 
 4 [I bring him to my mother's home ; 
 Nor does my Lord refuse to come, 
 To Sion's sacred chambers, where 
 My soul first drew the vital air. 
 
 5 He gives me there his bleeding heart, 
 Pierced for my sake with deadly smart; 
 I give my soul to him, and there 
 
 Our loves their mutual tokens share.] 
 
 (5 1 charge you all, ye earthly toys, 
 Approach not to disturb my joys ; 
 Nor sin, nor hell come near my heart, 
 Nor cause my Saviour to depart. 
 
 .tUO Hymn 72 - B - 1- L - M. # 
 
 vr * v Shoe!, Portugal, Sharon. 
 
 The coronation of Christ ; and espousals of the church. 
 
 Y\ AUGHTERS of Sion, come, behold 
 ■U The crown of honour and of gold, 
 
 Which the glad church, with joys un- 
 known, 
 
 Placed on the head of Solomon 
 
 2 Jesus, thou everlasting King, 
 Accept the tribute which we bring, 
 Accept the well-deserved renown, 
 And wear our praises as thy crown. 
 
 3 Let every act of worship be 
 Like our espousals, Lord, to thee ; 
 Like the dear hour, when from above 
 We first received thy pledge of love. 
 
 4 The gladness of that happy day 
 
 Our hearts would wish it long to stay ; 
 Nor let our faith forsake its hold, 
 Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold. 
 
 5 0! let each minute, as it flies, 
 Increase thy praise, improve our joys ; 
 Till we are raised to sing thy names, 
 At the great supper of the Lamb. 
 
 6 O that the months would roll away, 
 And bring that coronation day ! 
 
 The King of grace shall fill the throne, 
 With all his Father's glories on. 
 
 541 Hymn 73. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 *^** Winchester, Newcourt 
 
 The church's beauty in the eyes of Christ. 
 
 KIND is the speech of Christ our Lord, 
 Affection sounds in every word ; 
 ' Lo, thou art fair, my love,' he cries ; 
 ' Not the young doves have sweeter eyes. 
 
 2 [' Sweet arc thy lips, thy pleasing voice 
 ' Salutes mine ear with secret joys ; 
 ' No spice so much delights the smell, 
 ' Nor milk nor honey tastes so well.] 
 
 3 ' Thou art all fair, my bride, to me ; 
 ' I will behold no spot in thee.' 
 What mighty wonders love performs, 
 And puts a comeliness on worms ! 
 
 4 Defiled and loathsome as we are, 
 He makes us white, and calls us fair ; 
 Adorns us with that heavenly dress, 
 His graces, and his righteousness. 
 
 5 ' My sister, and my spouse,' he cries, 
 ' Bound to my heart by various ties, 
 ' Thy powerful love my heart retains 
 ' In strong delight and pleasing chains.' 
 
 6 He calls me from the leopard's den, 
 From this wide world of beasts and men, 
 To Sion, where his glories are : 
 Not Lebanon is half so fair. 
 
542, 543 
 
 SOLOMON'S SONG. 
 
 544 
 
 7 Nor dens of prey, nor flowery plains, 
 Nor earthly joys, nor earthly pains, 
 Shall hold my feet, or force my stay, 
 When Christ invites my soul away. 
 
 542 
 
 Hymn 74. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 Ward, Sharon. 
 
 The church the, garden of Christ. 
 
 WE are a garden wall'd around, 
 Chosen and made peculiar ground, 
 A little spot, inclosed by grace, 
 Out of the world's wide wilderness. 
 
 2 Like trees of myrrh and spice we stand. 
 Planted by God the Fathers hand ; 
 And all his springs in Sion flow, 
 
 To make the young plantation grow. 
 
 3 Awake, O heavenly wind, and come, 
 Blow on this garden of perfume ; 
 Spirit divine, descend and breathe 
 
 A gracious gale on plants beneath. 
 
 4 Make our best spices flow abroad, 
 To entertain our Saviour God: 
 And faith, and love, and joy appear, 
 And every grace be active here. 
 
 5 [Let my Beloved come and taste 
 His pleasant fruits at his own feast ; 
 
 4 1 come, my spouse, I come,' he cries, 
 With love and pleasure in his eyes. 
 
 6 Our Lord into his garden comes, 
 Well pleased to smell our poor perfumes ; 
 And calls us to a feast divine, 
 Sweeter than honey, milk or wine. 
 
 7 ' Eat of the tree of life, my friends, 
 
 ' The blessings that my Father sends ; 
 * Your taste shall all my dainties prove, 
 ' And drink- abundance of my love.' 
 
 8 Jesus, we will frequent thy board, 
 And sing the bounties of our Lord : 
 But the rich food on which we live 
 Demands more praise than tongues can 
 
 give.] 
 
 543 
 
 Hymn 75. B.*l. L. M. # 
 
 Winchester, Luton. 
 Tlie description of Christ, the beloved. 
 
 THE wond'ring world inquires to know 
 Why I should love my Jesus so ; 
 c What are his charms,' say they, ' above 
 4 The objects of a mortal love ?' 
 
 2 Yes, my Beloved, to my sight, 
 Shows a sweet mixture, red and white ; 
 All human beauties, all divine, 
 
 In my Beloved meet and shine. 
 
 3 White is his soul, from blemish free ; 
 Red%ith the blood he shed for me ; 
 The fairest often thousand fairs ; 
 
 A sun among ten thousand stars. 
 
 4 [His head the finest gold excels ; 
 There wisdom in perfection dwells ; 
 And glory like a crown adorns 
 Those temples once beset with thorns. 
 
 5 Compassions in his heart are found, 
 Hard by the signals of his wound ; 
 His sacred side no more shall bear 
 The cruel scourge, the piercing spear.] 
 
 6 [His hands are fairer to behold 
 
 r i han diamonds set m rings of gold ; 
 Those heavenly hands, that on the tree 
 Were nail'd, and torn, and bled for me. 
 
 7 Though once lie bow'd his feeble knees, 
 Loaded with sins and agonies, 
 
 Now, on the throne of his command, 
 His legs like marble pillars stand.] 
 
 8 [His eyes are majesty and love, 
 The eagle temper'd with the dove ; 
 No more shall trickling sorrows roll 
 Through those dear windows of his soul, j 
 
 9 His mouth that pour'd out long complaints 
 Now smiles, and cheers his fainting saints , 
 His countenance more graceful is 
 Than Lebanon with all its trees. 
 
 10 All over glorious is my Lord ; 
 Must be beloved, and yet adored , 
 His worth if all the nations knew, 
 Sure the whole earth would love him too. 
 
 PL A A Hymn 76. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 e> ^* Rothwell. Bovven. 
 
 Christ dwells in heaven, but visits on earth. 
 
 T^TTHEN strangers stand and hear me tell 
 * » What beauties in my Saviour dwell, 
 Where he is gone they fain would know, 
 That they may seek and love him too. 
 
 2 My best Beloved keeps his throne 
 On hills of light, in worlds unknown ; 
 But he descends, and shows his face 
 In the young gardens of his grace. 
 
 3 [In vineyards planted by his hand, 
 Where fruitful trees in order stand, 
 He feeds among the spicy beds, 
 Where lilies show their spotless heads. 
 
 4 He has engross'd my warmest love ; 
 No earthly^charms my soul can move : 
 I have a mansion in his heart, 
 
 Nor death nor hell shall make us part} 
 
 5 [He takes my soul ere I'm aware, 
 And shows me where his glories are ; 
 No chariot of Amminadib 
 
 The heavenly rapture can describe. 
 
 6 O may my spirit daily rise 
 
 On wings of faith above the skies, 
 Till death shall make my last remove 
 To dwell forever with my love.] 
 
545, 54G 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 547, 548 
 
 ZAZ Hymn 77. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ^^^ Shoel, Luton. 
 
 The love of Christ to the church, in his language to 
 her, and provision for her. 
 
 NOW, in the galleries of his grace, 
 Appears the King, and thus he says, 
 4 How fair my saints- are in my sight ! 
 ' My love how pleasant for delight !' 
 
 2 Kind is thy language, sovereign Lord, 
 There's heavenly grace in every word ; 
 From that dear mouth a stream divine 
 Flows, sweeter than the choicest wine. 
 
 3 Such wondrous love awakes the lip 
 Of saints, that were almost asleep, 
 To speak the praises of thy name, 
 And makes our cold affections flame. 
 
 4 These are the joys he lets us know 
 In fields and villages below : 
 Gives us a relish of his love, 
 
 But keeps his noblest feast above. 
 
 5 In paradise, within the gates 
 An higher entertainment waits ; 
 Fruits new and old, laid up in store, 
 Where we shall feed, but thirst no more. 
 
 ZAft Hymn 78. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 M ±XJ Shoel, Gluito, Effingham. 
 
 Strength of Christ's love, and the soul's jealousy of 
 her own. 
 
 WHO is this fair one in distress, 
 That travels from the wilderness, 
 And, press'd with sorrows and with sins, 
 On her beloved Lord she leans ? 
 
 2 This is the spouse of Christ our God, 
 Bought with the treasure of his blood ; 
 And her request, and her complaint 
 Is but the voice of every saint.] 
 
 3 ' O let my name engraven stand 
 ' Both on thy heart and on thy hand : 
 
 Seal me upon thine arm, and wear 
 ' That pledge of love forever there. 
 
 4 ' Stronger than death thy love is known, 
 < Which floods of wrath could never drown; 
 ' And hell and earth in vain combine 
 ' To quench a fire so much divine. 
 
 5' But I am jealous of my heart, 
 ' Lest it should once from thee depart ; 
 * Then let thy name be well impress'd 
 ' As a fair signet on my breast. 
 
 6 ' Till thou hast brought me to thy home, 
 ' Where fears and doubts can never come, 
 ' Thy count'nance let me often see, 
 1 And often thou shalt hear from me. 
 
 .7 'Come, my Beloved, haste away, 
 Cut short the hours of thy delay ; 
 ' Fly like a youthful hart or roe 
 ' Over the hills where spices grow.' 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 MORNING AND EVENING. 
 l47 Hymn 79 ' B - !• L - M - # 
 
 * J ^ : ' Nantvvicii, Blendon, Slade. 
 
 A morning hymn. 
 
 £~^ OD 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 From the fair chambers of the east 
 The circuit of his race begins, 
 And, without weariness or rest, 
 Round the whole earth he flies and shines. 
 
 3 O, like the sun, may I fulfil 
 Th' appointed duties of the day ; 
 With ready mind and active will 
 March on, and keep my heavenly way. 
 
 4 [But 1 shall rove and lose the race, 
 If God, my sun, should disappear, 
 And leave me in this world's wild maze, 
 To follow every wandering star.] 
 
 5 Lord, thy commands are clean and pure. 
 Enlightening our beclouded eyes ; 
 Thy threatenings just, thy promise sure, 
 Thy gospel makes the simple wise. 
 
 6 Give me thy counsel for my guide, 
 And then receive me to thy bliss ; 
 All my desires and hopes beside 
 
 Are faint and cold, compared with this. 
 
 ZAQ Hymn 6. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 "^^ Abridge, St. Ann's, Clifford. 
 
 A morning song. 
 
 ONCE more, my soul, the rising day 
 Salutes thy waking eyes ; 
 Once more, my voice, thy tribute pay 
 To Him that rules the skies. 
 
 2 Night unto night his name repeats, 
 
 The day renews the sound, 
 Wide as the heaven on which he sits, 
 To turn the seasons round. 
 
 3 'Tis he supports my mortal frame ; 
 
 My tongue shall speak his praise ; 
 My sins would rouse his wrath to flame, 
 And yet his wrath delays. 
 
 4 [On a poor worm thy power might tread, 
 
 And I could ne'er withstand: 
 Thy justice might have crush'd me dead, 
 But mercy held thine hand. 
 
 5 A thousand wretched souls are fled 
 
 Since the last setting sun; « 
 And yet thou lengthenest out my thread 
 And yet my moments run.] 
 
549, 550, 551 
 
 MORNING AND EVENING. 
 
 552, 553 
 
 6 Dear God, let all my hours be thine, 
 
 Whilst I enjoy the light; 
 Then shall my sun in smiles decline, 
 And bring- a pleasant night. 
 
 PLAQ Psalm 3. L. M. b 
 
 *J*±*J 97th Psalm, Brentford. 
 
 A morning psalm. 
 
 OLORD, how many are my foes, 
 In this weak state of flesh and blood ! 
 My peace they daily discompose ; 
 But my defence and hope is God. 
 
 2 Tired with the burdens of the day, 
 To thee I raised an evening cry : 
 Thou heard'st when I began to pray, 
 And thine almighty help was nigh. 
 
 3 Supported by thine heavenly aid, 
 I laid me down, and slept secure : 
 Not death should make my heart afraid, 
 Though I should wake and rise no more. 
 
 4 But God sustain'd me all the night ; 
 Salvation doth to God belong ; 
 
 He raised my head to see the light, 
 And make his praise mymorning^ong 
 
 * ^O Hymn 81. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ****J Medfield, Litchfield. 
 
 A song for morning or evening. 
 
 MY 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 my sleeping hours ; 
 
 Thy sovereign word restores the light, 
 
 And quickens all my drowsy powers. 
 3 1 yield my powers to thy command ; 
 
 To thee I consecrate my days ; 
 
 Perpetual blessings from thine hand 
 
 Demand perpetual songs of praise. 
 
 551 
 
 Psalm 141. L. M. 
 
 Tallis' Evening Hymn, Shoel. 
 
 Watchfulness and brotherly reproof 
 
 A morning or evening psalm. 
 
 MY God, accept my early vows, 
 Like morning incense in thy house ; 
 And let my nightly worship rise, 
 Sweet as the evening sacrifice. 
 
 2 Watch o'er my lips, and guard them, Lord, 
 From every rash and heedless word ; 
 Nor let my feet incline to tread 
 
 The guilty path where sinners lead. 
 
 3 O may the righteous, when 1 stray, 
 Smite and reprove my wandering way ; 
 Their gentle words, like ointment shed, 
 Shall never bruise, but cheer my head. 
 
 15 
 
 4 When I behold them press'd with grief, 
 I'll cry to heaven for their relief; 
 And by my warm petitions prove 
 How much I prize their faithful love. 
 
 552 Hymn a B - 2 - c. M. # 
 
 ****** Devizes, Marlow. 
 
 A hymn for morning or evening. 
 
 TXOS^rVNA, with a cheerful sound, 
 "■"■■ To God's upholding hand : 
 Ten thousand snares attend us round, 
 And yet secure we stand. 
 
 2 That was a most amazing power, 
 
 That raised us with a word, 
 And every day, and every hour 
 We lean upon the Lord. 
 
 3 The evening rests our weary head, 
 
 And angels guard the room ; 
 
 We wake, and we admire the bed 
 
 That was not made our tomb. 
 
 4 The rising morning can't assure 
 
 That we shall end the day; 
 For death stands ready at the door, 
 To seize our lives away. 
 
 5 Our breath is forfeited by sin 
 
 To God's avenging law ; 
 We own thy grace, immortal King 
 In every gasp we draw. 
 
 6 God is our sun, whose daily light 
 
 Our joy and safety brings ; 
 Our feeble flesh lies safe at night 
 Beneath his shady wings. 
 
 ££Q Hymn 80. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 ****** Hebron, All Saints. 
 
 An evening hymn. 
 
 rflHUS far the Lord has led me on, 
 -*-Thus far his power prolongs my days, 
 And every evening shall make known 
 Some fresh memorial of his grace. 
 
 2 Much of my time has run to waste, 
 And I, perhaps, am near my home ; 
 But he forgives my follies past, 
 He gives me strengh for days to come. 
 
 3 1 lay my body down to sleep ; 
 Peace is the pillow for my head ; 
 While well appointed angels keep 
 Their watchful stations round my bed. 
 
 4 In vain the sons of earth «r hell 
 Tell me a thousand frightful things ; 
 My God in safety makes me dwell 
 Beneath the shadow of his wings. 
 
 5 1 Faith in his name forbids my fear : 
 O may thy presence ne'er depart ; 
 And in the morning make me hear 
 The love and kindness of thy heart 
 
554, 555, 556 
 
 # TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 557, 558 
 
 6 Thus when the night of death shall come , 
 My flesh shall rest beneath the ground, 
 And wait thy voice, to rouse my tomb, 
 With sweet salvation in the sound.] 
 
 ZXA Hymn 7. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 WUi: Barby, Bedford. 
 
 An evening song. 
 
 [THREAD Sovereign, let my evening 
 *-J Like holy incense rise$ [song, 
 Assist the offerings of my tongue 
 To reach the lofty skies. 
 
 2 Through all the dangers of the day 
 
 Thy hand was still my guard, 
 And still to drive my wants away 
 Thy mercy stood prepared.] 
 
 3 Perpetual blessings from above 
 
 Encompass me around, 
 But O, how few returns of love 
 Hath my Creator found ! 
 
 4 What have I done for him that died 
 
 To save my wretched soul ? 
 How are my follies multiplied, 
 Fast as my minutes roll ! 
 
 5 Lord, with this guilty heart of mine, 
 
 To thy dear cross I flee, 
 And to thy grace my soul resign, 
 To be renew'd by thee. 
 
 6 Sprinkled afresh with pardoning blood, 
 
 I lay me down to rest, 
 As in th' embraces of my God, 
 Or on my Saviour's breast. 
 
 ££* Psalm 4. CM. # 
 
 *J*J<J Bedford, Rochester, Covington. 
 An evening psalm. 
 
 LORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray ; 
 I am forever thine ; 
 I fear before thee all the day, 
 
 Nor would I dare to sin. 
 2 And while 1 rest my weary head, 
 From cares and business free, 
 Tis sweet conversing on my bed 
 
 With my own heart and thee. 
 3 1 pay this evening sacrifice ; 
 And when my work is done, 
 Great God, my faith and hope relies 
 Upon thy grace alone. 
 4 Thus, with my thoughts composed to 
 I'll give mine eyes to sleep ; [peace, 
 Thy hand^i safety keeps my days, 
 And will my slumbers keep. 
 
 ZZil Psalm 139. 3d Part CM. # 
 
 tJtjyj Braintree, Franklin. 
 
 The mercies of God innumerable. 
 An evening psalm. 
 
 LORD, when I count thy mercies o'er, 
 They strike me with surprise ; 
 
 Not all the sands that spread the shore 
 To equal numbers rise. 
 
 2 My flesh with fear and wonder stands, 
 
 The product of thy skill ; 
 And hourly blessings from thy hands 
 Thy thoughts of love reveal. 
 
 3 These on my heart by night I keep ; 
 
 How kind, how dear to me ! 
 O may the hour that ends my sleep 
 Still find my thoughts with thee. 
 
 ^57 Psalm 63. 2d Part. CM. & 
 
 t ' t ' • Bedford, Covington. 
 
 Midnight thoughts recollected. 
 
 TFWAS in the watches of the night 
 ■*- I thought upon thy power; 
 I kept thy lovely face in sight 
 
 Amid the darkest hour. 
 2 My flesh lay resting on my bed; 
 
 My soul arose on high ; 
 | 'My God, my life, my hope,' I said, 
 
 'Bring thy salvation nigh.' 
 j 3 My spirit labours up thine hill, 
 And climbs the heavenly road : 
 But thy right hand upholds me still, 
 While I pursue my God. 
 
 4 Thy mercy stretches o'er my head 
 
 The shadow of thy wings ; 
 My heart rejoices in thine aid ; 
 My tongue awakes and sings. 
 
 5 But the destroyers of my peace 
 
 Shall fret and rage in vain; 
 The tempter shall forever cease, 
 And all my sins be slain. 
 
 6 Thy sword shall give my foes to death, 
 
 And send them down to dwell 
 In the dark caverns of the earth, 
 Or to the deeps of hell. 
 
 THE SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 
 K*Q Psalm 65. 3d Part. CM. # 
 
 VUO Cambridge, Conway. 
 
 The blessings of the Spring; or, Ood gives rain. 
 A psalm for the Husbandman. 
 
 i {^ OOD is the Lord, the heavenly King, 
 vf Who makes the earth his care; 
 Visits the pastures every spring, 
 And bids the grass appear. 
 
 2 The clouds, like rivers, raised on high. 
 
 Pour out, at thy command, 
 Their watery blessings from the sky, 
 To cheer the thirsty land. 
 
 3 The soften'd ridges of the field 
 
 Permit the corn to spring ; 
 The valleys rich provision yield, 
 And the poor labourers sing. 
 
 4 The little hills, on every side. 
 
 Rejoice at falling showers ; 
 
559, 560 
 
 SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 
 
 561, 562 
 
 The meadows, dress'd in all their pride, 
 Perfume the air with flowers. 
 
 5 The barren clods, refresh'd with rain, 
 
 Promise a joyful crop ; 
 The parched grounds look green ag%in, 
 And raise the reaper's nope. 
 
 6 The various months thy goodness crowns ; 
 
 How bounteous are thy ways! 
 The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs, 
 And shepherds shout thy praise. 
 
 XZQ Psalm 65. 2d Part. CM. 
 
 tJtrU Peterborough, Colchester. 
 
 # 
 
 The providence of God in air, earth, and sea; or, 
 
 the blessing of rain. 
 'npiS by thy strength the mountains stand, 
 -*- God of eternal power ! 
 The sea grows calm at thy command, 
 And tempests cease to rdar. 
 
 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. 
 
 KftA Psalm 147. 2d Part. L. M. # 
 
 " UVf Slade, Leyden. 
 
 Summer and Winter. 
 
 LET Zion praise the mighty God, 
 And make his honours known abroad, 
 1 For sweet the joy, our songs to raise, 
 ' And glorious is the work of praise.' 
 
 2 Our children are secure and blest; 
 Our shores have peace, our cities rest ; 
 He feeds our sons with finest wheat, 
 And adds his blessing to their meat. 
 
 3 The changing seasons he ordains, 
 The early and the latter rains ; 
 
 His flakes of snow like wool he sends, 
 And thus the springing corn defends. 
 
 4 With hoary frost he strews the ground; 
 His hail descends with clattering sound; 
 Where is the man, so vainly bold, 
 That dares defy his dreadful cold ? 
 
 5 He bids the southern breezes blow : 
 The ice dissolves, the waters flow ; 
 
 But he hath nobler works and ways 
 To call his people to his praise. 
 6 To all our realm his laws are shown ; 
 His gospel through the nation known ; 
 He hath not thus reveal'd his word 
 To every.land : — Praise ye the Lord. 
 
 fiftl Psalm 147. CM. # 
 
 fjyjx Devizes, Stamford. 
 
 The seasons of the year. 
 
 ¥\TITH songs and honours sounding 
 
 * * Address the Lord on high ! [loud 
 
 Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, 
 
 And waters veil the sky. 
 
 2 He sends his showers ofblessings down 
 
 To cheer the plains below ; 
 
 He makes the grass the mountains crown, 
 
 And corn in valleys grow. 
 3 He gives the grazing ox his meat: 
 He hears the ravens cry ; 
 But man, who tastes his finest wheat, 
 Should raise his honours high. 
 
 4 His steady counsels change the face 
 
 Of the declining year ; 
 He bids the sun cut short his race, 
 And wintry days appear. 
 
 5 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow 
 
 Descend and clothe the ground; 
 The liquid streams forbear to flow, 
 In icy fetters bound. 
 
 6 When from his dreadful stores on high 
 
 He pours the rattling hail, 
 The wretch, that dares this God defy, 
 Shall find his courage fail. 
 
 7 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. 
 
 8 The changing wind, the flying cloud 
 
 Obey his mighty word: 
 With songs and honours sounding loud. 
 Praise ye the sovereign Lord. 
 
 zas} Psalm 29. L. M. # 
 
 *J\3& Truro, All Saints, Enfield. 
 
 Storm and thunder. 
 
 GIVE to the L©rd, ye sons of fame, 
 Give to the Lord renown and power 
 Ascribe due honours to his name, 
 And his eternal might adore. 
 
 2 The Lord proclaims his power aloud 
 Over the ocean and the land ; 
 
 His voice divides the watery cloud, 
 And lightnings blaze at his command. 
 
 3 He speaks, and tempest, hail and wind 
 Lay the wide forest bare around ; 
 The fearful hart and frighted hind 
 Leap at the terror of the sound. 
 
563, 564 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 565, 566 
 
 4 To Lebanon he turns his voice, 
 And lo ! the stately cedars break ; 
 The mountains tremble at the noise, 
 The valleys roar, the deserts quake. 
 
 5 The Lord sits sovereign on the flood ; 
 The Thunderer reigns forever King : 
 But makes his church his blest abode, 
 Where we Ms awful glories sing. 
 
 6 In gentler language, there the Lord 
 The counsels of his grace imparts ; 
 Amid the raging storm, his word 
 Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. 
 
 I 3 Thy power assists their tender age 
 To bring proud rebels to the ground ; 
 To still the bold blasphemer's rage, 
 And all their policies confound. 
 
 4 Children amid thy temple throng 
 To see their great Redeemer's face ; 
 The Son of David is their song, 
 And young hosannas fill the place. 
 
 5 The frowning scribes and angry priests 
 In vain their impious cavils bring ; 
 Revenge sits silent in their breasts, 
 While Jewish babes proclaim their King. 
 
 56 Q Hymn 62. B. 2. C. M. b or # 
 
 v Abridge, Swan wick, London. 
 
 God the thunderer ; or, the last judgment, and hell.* 
 
 SING to the Lord, ye heavenly hosts, 
 And thou, O earth, adore : 
 Let death and hell, through all their coasts, 
 Stand trembling at his power. 
 Q His sounding chariot shakes the sky ; 
 He makes the clouds his throne ; 
 There all his stores of lightuing lie, 
 Till vengeance darts them" down. 
 
 3 His nostrils breathe out fiery streams — 
 
 And from his awful tongue 
 A sovereign voice divides the flames, 
 And thunder roars along! 
 
 4 Think, O my soul, the dreadful day, 
 
 When this incensed God 
 Shall rend the sky, and burn the sea, 
 And fling his Avrath abroad! 
 
 5 What shall the wretch, the sinner do ? 
 
 He once defy'd the Lord ; 
 But he shall dread the Thunderer now, 
 And sink beneath his word. 
 
 6 Tempests of angry fire shall roll, 
 
 To blast the rebel worm, 
 And beat upon his naked soul 
 In one eternal storm. 
 
 * Written in a great sudden storm of thunder, 
 August 20, 1G97 
 
 YOUTH AND OLD AGE. 
 Ka± Psalm 8. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 " v ^* Marlow, Truro, Shoel. • 
 
 The hosanna of the children ; or, infants praising God. 
 
 ALMIGHTY Ruler of the skies, 
 Through the wide earth thy name 
 is spread ; 
 And thine eternal glories rise 
 O'er all the heavens thy hands have made. 
 2 To thee the voices of the young 
 A monument of honour raise ; 
 And babes, with uninstructed tongue, 
 Declare the wonders of thy praise. 
 
 Zfi £ Psalm 34. 2d Part. L. M. b or £ 
 
 *JVtJ Portugal, Slade. 
 
 Religious education ; or, instructions of piety. 
 
 /CHILDREN, in years and knowledge 
 
 ^ young, 
 
 Your parents' hope, your parents' joy, 
 Attend the counsels of my tongue ; 
 Let pious thoughts your minds employ. 
 
 2 If you desire a length of days, 
 
 And peace to crown your mortal state, 
 Restrain your feet from impious ways, 
 Your lips from slander and deceit. 
 
 3 The eyes of God regard his saints, 
 His ears are open to their cries ; 
 He sets his frowning face against 
 The sons of violence and lies. 
 
 4 To humble souls and broken hearts, 
 God with his grace is ever nigh ; 
 Pardon and hope his love imparts, 
 When men in deep contrition lie. 
 
 5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans, 
 His Son redeems their souls from death ; 
 His Spirit heals their broken bones ; 
 They in his praise employ their breath. 
 
 xaa Psalm 34. 2d Part. CM. # 
 
 " uu York, Barby. 
 
 Exhortations to -peace and holiness. 
 
 COME, children, learn to fear the Lord; 
 And, that your days be long, 
 Let not a false or spiteful word 
 Be found upon your tongue. 
 
 2 Depart from mischief, practise love, 
 
 Pursue the works of peace ; 
 So shall the Lord your ways approve, 
 And set your souls at ease. 
 
 3 His eyes awake to guard the just, 
 
 His ears attend their cry ; 
 When broken spirits dwell in dust, 
 The God of grace is nigh. 
 
 4 What though the sorrows here they taste 
 
 Are sharp and tedious too, 
 
567, 568 
 
 VOUTH AND OLD AGE 
 
 569, 570, 57i 
 
 The Lord, who saves them all at last, 
 Is their supporter now. 
 
 5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead, 
 
 But God secures his own, 
 Prevents the mischief when they slide, 
 Or heals the broken bone. 
 
 6 When desolation, like a flood, 
 
 O'er the proud sinner rolls, 
 Saints find a refuge in their God, 
 For he redeemed their souls. 
 
 Kf?7 Hymn 91. B. 1. L. M. b 
 
 UKJ ' Hebron, Dresden. 
 
 Advice }o youth ; or, old age and death in an 
 unconverted state. ' 
 
 fWOW, in the heat of youthful blood, 
 L * Remember your Creator, God : 
 Behold, the months come hastening on, 
 When you shall say, ' My joys are gone.' 
 
 2 Behold, the aged sinner goes, 
 Laden with guilt, and heavy woes, 
 Down to the regions of the dead, 
 With endless curses on his head. 
 
 3 The dust returns to dust again ; 
 The soul, in agonies of pain, 
 Ascends to God, not there to dwell, 
 But hears her doom, and sinks to hell. 
 
 4 Eternal King, I fear thy name ; 
 Teach me to know how frail I am ; 
 And when my soul must hence remove, 
 Give me a mansion in thy love. 
 
 X(\Q Hymn 89. B. 1. L. M. b 
 
 t/uo Armley, Quito. 
 
 Youth and judgment. 
 
 YE sons of Adam, vain and young, 
 Indulge your eyes,indulge your tongue; 
 Taste the delights your souls desire, 
 And give a loose to all your fire. 
 
 2 Pursue the pleasures you design, 
 And cheer your hearts with songs and 
 
 wine ; 
 Enjoy the day of mirth ; but know 
 There is a day of judgment too. 
 
 3 God from on high beholds your thoughts ; 
 His book records your secret faults : 
 The works of darkness you have done 
 Must all appear before the sun. 
 
 4 The vengeance to your follies due, 
 Should strike your hearts with terror 
 
 through : 
 How will ye stand before his face, 
 Or answer for his injured grace ? 
 
 5 Almighty God, turn off their eyes 
 From these alluring vanities, 
 And let the thunder of thy word 
 Awake their souls to fear the Lord. 
 
 15* 
 
 ftaq Hymn 90. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 ^vs l'r;uiklin, York. 
 
 The same. 
 
 ¥ O, the young tribes of Adam rise, 
 J - J And through all nature rove, 
 Fulfil the wishes of their eyes, 
 And taste the joys they love. 
 
 2 They give a loose to wild desires ; 
 
 But let the sinners knbw 
 The strict account that God requires 
 Of all the works they do. 
 
 3 The Judge prepares his throne on high 
 
 The frighted earth and seas 
 Avoid the fury of his eye, 
 And flee before his face. 
 
 4 How shall I bear that dreadful day, 
 
 And stand the fiery test? 
 I give all mortal joys away, 
 To be forever blest. 
 
 ^70 Psalm 90. 2d Part. C. M. b 
 ** ■ w York, Dedham. 
 
 Infirmities and mortality the effect of sin ; or, life, 
 old age, and preparation for death. 
 
 LORD, if thine eyes survey our faults, 
 And justice grow severe, 
 Thy dreadful Avrath exceeds our thoughts, 
 And burns beyond our fear. 
 
 2 Thine anger turns our frame to dust: 
 
 By one offence to thee, 
 Adam, with all his sons, have lost 
 Their immortality. 
 
 3 Life, like a vain amusement, flies, 
 
 A fable or a song ; 
 By swift degrees our nature dies, 
 
 Nor can our joys be long. 
 4'Tis but a few whose days amount 
 
 To threescore years and ten; 
 And all beyond that short account 
 
 Is sorrow, toil, and pain. 
 
 5 [Our vitals, with laborious strife, 
 
 Bear up the crazy load, 
 And drag those poor remains of life 
 Along the tiresome road.] 
 
 6 Almighty God, reveal thy love, 
 
 And not thy wrath alone ; 
 O let our sweet experience prove 
 The mercies of thy throne ! 
 
 7 Our souls would learn the heavenly art 
 
 To improve the hours we have, 
 That we may act the wiser part, 
 And live beyond the grave. 
 
 *71 Psalm 71. 1st Part. C. M. b 
 
 u ' A St. Ann's, York. 
 
 The aged sainfs reflection and hope. 
 
 MY God, my everlasting hope, 
 I live upon thy truth; 
 
572 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 573, 574 
 
 G« 
 
 Thine hands have held my childhood up, 
 And strengthen'd all my youth. 
 
 2 My flesh was fashion'd by thy power, 
 
 With all these limbs of mine ; 
 And from my mother's painful hour, 
 I've been entirely thine. 
 
 3 Still hath my life new wonders seen, 
 
 Repeated every year ; 
 Behold my days that yet remain, 
 I trust .them to thy care. 
 
 4 Cast me not off when strength declines, 
 
 When hoary hairs arise ; 
 And round me let thy glory shine, 
 Whene'er thy servant dies. 
 
 5 Then, in the history of my age, 
 
 When men review my days, 
 They'll read thy love in every page, 
 In every line, thy praise. 
 
 570 Psalm 71. 3d Part. CM. b 
 
 ** * ** Litchfield, Canterbury. 
 
 The aged Christian's prayer and song ; or, old age, 
 death, and the resurrection. 
 
 OD of my childhood and my youth, 
 The guide of all my days, 
 I have declared thy heavenly truth, 
 And told thy wondrous ways. 
 
 2 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs, 
 
 And leave my fainting heart? 
 Who shall sustain my sinking years, 
 If God, my strength, depart ? 
 
 3 Let me thy power and truth proclaim 
 
 To the surviving age, - 
 And leave a savour of thy name 
 When I shall quit the stage. 
 
 4 The land of silence and of death 
 
 Attends my next remove ; 
 O may these poor remains of breath 
 Teach the wide world thy love. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Thy righteousness is deep and high, 
 
 Unsearchable thy deeds ; 
 Thy glory spreads beyond the sky, 
 
 And all my praise exceeds. 
 60ft have I heard thy threatenings roar, 
 
 And oft endured the grief; 
 But when thy hand hath press'd me sore, 
 
 Thy grace was my relief. 
 
 7 By iong experience have I known 
 
 Thy sovereign power to save ; 
 At thy command I venture down 
 Securely to the grave. 
 
 8 When I lie buried deep in dust, 
 
 My flesh shall be thy care ; 
 These withering limbs with thee I trust, 
 To raise them strong and fair, 
 
 FAST AND THANKSGIVING 
 DAYS, &c. 
 
 570 Psalm 10. C. M. h 
 
 w ' y St. Ann's, Windsor. 
 
 Prayer heard, and saints saved; or, pride, 
 
 ■ atheism, and oppression punished. ■ 
 
 For a humiliation day. 
 
 TTS^HY doth the Lord stand oif so far ? 
 * * And why conceal his face, 
 When great calamities appear, 
 And times of deep distress ? 
 
 2 Lord, shall the wicked still deride 
 
 Thy justice and thy power ? 
 Shall they advance their heads in> pride, 
 And still thy saints devour ? 
 
 3 They put thy judgments from their sight, 
 
 And then insult the poor ; 
 They boast, in their exalted height, 
 That they shall fall no more. 
 
 4 Arise, O God, lift up thine hand, 
 
 Attend our humble cry ; 
 No enemy shall dare to stand 
 When God ascends on high. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Why do the men of malice rage, 
 
 And say, with foolish pride, 
 ' The Godf of heaven will ne'er engage 
 ' To fight on Zion's side ?' 
 
 6 But thou forever art our Lord ; 
 
 And powerful is thine hand, 
 As when the heathens felt thy sword, 
 And perish'd from thy land. 
 
 7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray, 
 
 And cause thine ear to hear; 
 Hearken to what thy children say, 
 And put the world in fear. 
 
 8 Proud tyrants shall no more oppress, 
 
 No more despise the just ; 
 And mighty sinners shall confess 
 They are but earth and dust. 
 
 XfiA Psalm 12. CM. f or # 
 
 ** ' ^* . St. Ann's, Colchester. 
 Complaint of a general corruption of manners ; or, the 
 promise and signs of Christ's coming to judgment. 
 
 TTELP, Lord, for men of virtue faiL, 
 -"- Religion loses ground ; 
 The sons of violence prevail, 
 And treacheries abound. 
 
 2 Their oaths and promises they break, 
 
 Yet act the flatterer's part ; 
 With fair, deceitful lips they speak. 
 And with a double heart. 
 
 3 If we reprove some hateful lie, 
 
 How is their fury stirr'd! 
 'Are not our lips our own,' they cry, 
 ' And who shall be our Lord *' 
 
575 
 
 FAST AND THANKSGIVING DAYS, &c. 576, 577 
 
 4 Scoffers appear on every side, 
 
 Where a vile race of men 
 Is raised to seats of power and pride, 
 And bears the sword in vain. 
 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Lord, when iniquities abound, 
 
 And blasphemy grows bold, 
 When faith is hardly to be found, 
 And love is waxing cold ; 
 
 6 Is not thy chariot hastening on ? 
 
 Hast thou not given the sign ? 
 May we not trust and live upon 
 
 A promise so divine ? 
 7 ' Yes,' saith the Lord, ' now will I rise, 
 
 1 And make oppressors flee ! 
 'I shall appear to their surprise, 
 
 ' And set my servants free.' 
 8 Thy word, like silver seven times try'd, 
 
 Through ages shall endure : 
 The men, who in thy truth confide 
 
 Shall find the promise sure. 
 
 515 
 
 Psalm 12. L. M. b or # 
 
 Hague, Denton. 
 
 The saint's safety and hope in evil times ; or, sins 
 of the tongue complained of, viz. blasphemy, false- 
 hood, <$'c 
 
 LORD, if thou dost not soon appear 
 Virtue and truth will flee away, 
 A faithful man among us here 
 Will scarce be found, if thou delay. 
 
 2 The whole discourse, when neighbours 
 
 meet, 
 Is fill'd with trifles loose and vain ; 
 Their lips are flattery and deceit, 
 And their proud language is profane. 
 
 3 But lips, that with deceit abound, 
 Shall not maintain their triumph long; ; 
 The God of vengeance will confound 
 The flattering and blaspheming tongue. 
 
 4 ' Yet shall our words be free,' they cry, 
 i Our tongues shall be controll'd by none : 
 ' Where is the Lord, will ask us why ? 
 ' Or say, our lips are not our own ?' 
 
 5 The Lord, who sees the poor oppress'd, 
 And hears the oppressor's haughty strain, 
 Will rise to give his children rest, 
 Nor shall they trust his word in vain. 
 
 6 Thy word, O Lord, though often try'd, 
 Void of deceit shall still appear ; 
 
 Not silver, seven times purify'd 
 
 From dross and mixture, shines so clear. 
 
 7 Thy grace shall, in the darkest hour, 
 Defend the holy soul from harm ; 
 Though when the vilest men have power, 
 On every side will sinners swarm. 
 
 576 PsALM 60. c. M. b 
 
 v ' v York, Miller. 
 
 On a day of humiliation for disappointments in war 
 
 T ORD, hast thou cast the nation off? 
 ■*-^ Must we forever mourn ? 
 Wilt thou indulge immortal wrath ? 
 Shall mercy ne'er return ? 
 2 The terror of one frown of thine 
 Melts all our strength away ; 
 Like men that totter, drunk with wine, 
 
 We tremble in dismay. 
 3 ' Our Zion trembles at thy stroke, 
 ' And dreads thy lifted hand ! 
 ' O, heal the people thou hast broke, 
 ' And save the sinking land.' 
 
 4 Lift up a banner in the field 
 
 For those that fear thy name ; 
 Save thy beloved with thy shield, 
 And put our foes to shame. 
 
 5 Go with our armies to the fight, 
 
 Like a confederate God ; 
 In vain confederate powers unite 
 Against thy lifted rod. 
 
 6 Our troops shall gain a wide renown 
 
 By thine assisting hand ; 
 'Tis God that treads the mighty down, 
 And makes the feeble stand. 
 
 /^77 Psalm 20. L. M. ±s 
 
 fJ ' • Wells, Uxbridge. 
 
 Prayer and hope of victory. 
 For a day of prayer in time of war. 
 
 NOW may the God of power and grace 
 Attend his people's humble cry ! 
 Jehovah hears when Israel prays, 
 And brings deliverance from on high. 
 
 2 The name of Jacob's God defends 
 Better than shields or brazen walls ; 
 He from his sanctuary sends 
 Succour and strength when Zion calls 
 
 3 Well he remembers all our sighs ; 
 His love exceeds our best deserts ; 
 His love accepts the sacrifice 
 
 Of humble groans and broken hearts. 
 
 4 In his salvation is our hope, 
 And in the name of Israel's God 
 Our troops shall lift their banners up 
 Our navies spread their flags abroad 
 
 5 Some trust in horses train'd for wai, 
 And some of chariots make their boasts; 
 Our surest expectations are 
 
 From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts. 
 
 6 [O may the memory of thy name 
 Inspire our armies for the fight ! 
 
 Our foes shall fall and die with shame, 
 Or quit the field with shameful flight.] 
 
578 579 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 580, 581 
 
 7 Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear ; 
 Now let our hopes be firm and strong, 
 Till thy salvation shall appear, 
 And joy and triumph raise the song. 
 
 £>TQ Hymn 30. B. 1. L. M. # 
 
 Winchester, tihoel. 
 
 Prayer for deliverance answered. 
 
 TN thine own ways, O God of love, 
 *- We wait the visits of thy grace ; 
 Our souls' desire is to thy name, 
 And the remembrance of thy face. 
 
 2 My thoughts are searching. Lord, for thee, 
 'Mongst the black shades of lonesome 
 
 night, 
 My earnest cries salute the skies, 
 Before the dawn restore the light. 
 
 3 Look, how rebellious men deride 
 The tender patience of my God ; 
 But they shall see thy lifted hand, 
 And feel the scourges of thy rod. 
 
 4 Hark ! the Eternal rends the sky, 
 A mighty voice before him goes, 
 A voice of music to his friends, 
 But threatening thunder to his foes. 
 
 5 ' Come, children, to your Father's arms, 
 ' Hide in the chambers of my grace, 
 1 Till the fierce storms be overblown, 
 'And my revenging fury cease. 
 
 6 ' My sword shall boast its thousands slain, 
 ' And drink the blood of haughty kings, 
 'While heavenly peace around my flock 
 ' Stretches its soft and shady wings.' 
 
 xrfQ Hymn 1. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 U • a Sabaoth, Enfield. 
 
 A song of praise to God. 
 
 NATURE, with all her powers, shall 
 God the Creator and the King : [sing 
 Nor air, nor earth, nor skies, nor seas 
 Deny the tribute of their praise. 
 
 2 Begin to make his glories known, 
 Ye seraphs, that sit near his throne ! 
 Tune your harps high, and spread the 
 To the creation's utmost bound, [sound 
 
 3 [All mortal things, of meaner frame, 
 Exert your force, and own his name ; 
 While with our souls and with our voice, 
 We sing his honours and our joys.] 
 
 4 [To him be sacred all we have, 
 From the young cradle to the grave ; 
 Our lips snail his loud wonders tell, 
 And every word a miracle.] 
 
 5 [These Western shores, our native land, 
 Lie safe in the Almighty's hand : 
 
 Our foes of victory dream in vain, 
 And wear the captivating chain.] 
 
 6 Raise monumental praises high 
 
 To Him who thunders through the sky 
 And, with an awful nod or frown, 
 Shakes an aspiring tyrant down. 
 
 7 [Pillars of lasting brass proclaim 
 The triumphs of th' Eternal Name ; 
 While trembling nations read from far 
 The honours of the God of war.] 
 
 -8 Thus let our flaming zeal employ 
 Our loftiest thoughts and loudest songs ! 
 Let there be sung, with warmest joy, 
 Hosanna from ten thousand tongues. 
 
 9 [Yet, mighty God, our feeble frame 
 Attempts in vain to reach thy name ; ' 
 The strongest notes that angels raise 
 Faint in th e worship and the praise.] 
 
 5gA Psalm 144. L. M. # 
 
 Sharon, Nantwich. 
 Grace ahove riches ; or, the happy nation. 
 
 APPY the city, where their sons, 
 Like pillars round a palace set, 
 And daughters, bright as polish'd stones, 
 Give strength and beauty to the state. 
 
 2 Happy the country, where the sheep, 
 Cattle and corn have large increase : 
 Where men securely work or sleep, 
 Nor sons of plunder break their peace. 
 
 3 Happy the nation thus endow'd ; 
 But more divinely blest are those, 
 On whom the all-sufficient God 
 Himself with all his grace bestows. 
 
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 5g 1 Psalm 67. C. M. # 
 
 Patmos, Swamvick. 
 The nation's prosperity, and the church's increase. 
 
 QjHINE, mighty God, on this our land, 
 ^ With beams of heavenly grace ; 
 Reveal thy power through all our coasts, 
 And show thy smiling face. 
 
 2 [Amidst our States, exalted high, 
 
 Do thou our glory stand, 
 And like a wall of guardian fire, 
 Surround thy favourite land.] 
 
 3 When shall thy name from shore to shore 
 
 Sound all the earth abroad, 
 And distant nations know and love 
 Their Saviour and their God? 
 
 4 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands, 
 
 Sing loud with solemn voice ; 
 While thankful tongues exalt his praise r 
 And grateful hearts rejoice. 
 
 5 He, the great Lord, the sov'reign Judge, 
 
 That sits enthroned above, 
 Wisely commands the worlds he made 
 In justice and in love. 
 
 6 Earth shall obey her Maker's wilt. 
 
 And yield a full increase ; 
 
582. 583 
 
 FAST AND THANKSGIVING DAYS, &c. 
 
 584 
 
 Our God will crown his chosen land 
 With fruitfulness and peace. 
 7 God, the Redeemer, scatters round 
 His choicest favours here; 
 
 While the creation's utmost bound 
 Shall see, adore, and fear. 
 
 KQO Psalm 107. Last Part. L. M. # 
 
 «JO/£< jvjnety-seventh Psalm, Stonefield. 
 Colonies planted ; or, nations blest and punished. 
 A Psalm for New-England. 
 
 WHEN God, provoked with daring 
 crimes, 
 Scourges the madness of the times, 
 He turns their fields to barren sand, 
 And dries the rivers from the land. 
 
 2 His word can raise the springs again, 
 And make the wither'd mountains green, 
 Send showery blessings from the skies, 
 And harvest in the desert rise. 
 
 3 [Where nothing dwelt but beasts of prey, 
 Or men as fierce and wild as they, 
 
 He bids the oppress'd and poor repair, 
 And build them towns and cities there. 
 
 4 They sow the fields, and trees they plant, 
 Whose yearly fruit supplies their want : 
 Their race grows up from fruitful stocks, 
 Their wealth increases with their flocks. 
 
 5 Thus they are blest ; but if they sin, 
 He lets the heathen nations in ; 
 
 A savage crew invades their lands ; 
 Their children die by barbarous hands. 
 
 6 Their captive sons, exposed to scorn, 
 Wander unpitied and forlorn ; 
 
 The country lies unfenced, untill'd, 
 And desolation spreads the field. 
 
 7 Yet if the humbled nation mourns, 
 Again his dreadful hand he turns ; 
 Again he makes their cities thrive, 
 And bids the dying churches live.] 
 
 8 The righteous, with a joyful sense, 
 Admire the works of providence ; 
 And tongues of atheists shall no more 
 Blaspheme the God that saints adore. 
 
 9 How few, with pious care, record 
 These wondrous dealings of the Lord ! 
 But wise observers still shall find 
 The Lord is holy, just, and kind. 
 
 «jo Hymn 111. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 *JO«J Patmos, Arundel. 
 
 Thanksgiving for victory : or, Ood , s dominion, and 
 our deliverance. 
 
 ^piON, rejoice ; and Judah, sing, 
 " A The Lord assumes his throne; 
 Come, let us own the heavenly King, 
 And make his glories known. 
 
 2 The great, the wicked and the proud 
 
 From their high seats are hurl'd; 
 Jehovah rides upon a cloudy 
 
 And thunders through the world. 
 
 3 He reigns upon the eternal Jiills, 
 
 Distributes mortal crowns^P 
 Empires are fix'd beneath his smiles, 
 And totter at his frowns. 
 
 4 Navies, that rule the ocean wide, 
 
 Are vanquish'd -by his breath, 
 And legions, arm'd with power and pride 
 Descend to watery death. 
 
 5 Let tyrants make no more pretence 
 
 To vex our happy land; 
 Jehovah's name is our defence, 
 Our buckler is his hand. 
 
 6 [Still may the King of grace descend, 
 
 To rule us by his word ; 
 And all the honours we can give 
 Be offer'd to the Lord.] 
 
 fiQA Psalm 18. 1st Part. CM. # 
 "^^ St. Jofin's, Irish. 
 
 Victory and triumph over temporal enemies. 
 
 WE love thee, Lord, and we adore ; 
 Now is thine arm reveal'd ; 
 Thou art our strength, our heavenly tower, 
 Our bulwark and our shield. 
 
 2 We fly to our eternal Rock, 
 
 And find a sure defence ; 
 
 His holy name our lips invoke, 
 
 And draw salvation thence. 
 
 3 When God, our leader, shines in arms, 
 
 What mortal heart can bear 
 
 The thunder of his loud alarms, 
 
 The lightning of his spear ? 
 
 4 He rides upon the winged wind, 
 
 And angels in array, 
 In millions wait, to know his mind, 
 And swift as flames obey. 
 
 5 He speaks, and at his fierce rebuke 
 
 Whole armies are dismay'd; 
 His voice, his frown, his angry look 
 Strikes all their courage dead. 
 
 6 He forms our generals for the field 
 
 With all their dreadful skill, 
 Gives them his awful sword to wield, 
 And makes their hearts of steel. 
 
 7 [He arms our captains to the fight, 
 
 Though there his name's forgot: 
 (He girded Cyrus with his might, 
 When Cyrus knew him not.) 
 
 8 Oft has the Lord whole nations blest 
 
 For his own church's sake ; 
 The powers that give his people rest, 
 Shall of his care partake.] 
 
585, 586, 587 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 588 
 
 ZQZ Psalm 18. 2d Part CM # 
 
 tHJfJ Devizes, St. Martin's. 
 
 The conquei'or's song. 
 
 TO thine almighty arm we owe 
 The triumphs of the day ; 
 Thy tenters, Lord, confound the foe, 
 
 And melt their strength away. 
 2'Tis by thine aid our troops prevail, 
 And break united powers ; 
 Or burn their boasted fleets, or scale 
 The proudest of their towers. 
 
 3 How have we chased them through the 
 
 And trod them to the ground, [field, 
 While thy salvation was our shield ; 
 But they no shelter found! 
 
 4 In vain to idol saints they cry, 
 
 And perish in their blood: 
 Where is a rock so great, so high. 
 So powerful as our God ? 
 
 5 The Rock of Israel ever lives ; 
 
 His name be ever blest ; 
 'Tis his own arm the victory gives, 
 And gives his people rest. 
 
 6 On kings that reign as David did, 
 
 He pours his blessings down ; 
 Secures their honours to their seed, 
 And well supports their crown. 
 
 Psalm 124. L. M. 
 
 All Saints, Park-Street. 
 
 586 
 
 A song for public deliverance. 
 
 HAD not the Lord, may Israel say, 
 Had not the Lord maintain'd our side, 
 When men, to make our lives a prey, 
 Rose like the swelling of the tide, 
 
 2 The swelling tide had stopt our breath, 
 So fiercely did the waters roll, 
 
 We had been swallow'd deep in death, 
 Proud waters had o'erwhelm'd our soul. 
 
 3 We leap for joy, we shout and sing, 
 Who just escaped the fatal stroke ; 
 So flies the bird with cheerful wing, 
 When once the fowler's snare is broke. 
 
 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, 
 
 Who broke the fowler's cursed snare, 
 Who sav'd us from the murdering sword, 
 And made our lives and souls his care. 
 
 5 Our help is in Jehovah's name, 
 
 Who form'd the earth, and built the skies ; 
 He that upholds that wondrous frame, 
 Guards his own church with watchful eyes. 
 
 Xfinf Hymn 92. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 "° • Bray, Rochester, Marlow. 
 
 The church saved, and her enemies disappointed ; or, 
 deliverance from treason. 
 
 s 
 
 HOUT to the Lord, and let our joys 
 Through the whole nation run : 
 
 Ye western skies, resound the noise 
 Beyond the rising sun. 
 
 2 Thee, mighty God, our souls admire ; 
 
 Thee our glad voices sing; 
 And join with the celestial choir, 
 To praise th' eternal King. 
 
 3 Thy power the whole creation rules, 
 
 And on the starry skies, 
 Sits smiling at the weak designs 
 Thine envious foes devise. 
 
 4 Thy scorn derides their feeble rage, 
 
 And, with an awful frown, 
 Flings vast confusion on their plots, 
 And shakes their Babel down. 
 
 5 [Their secret fires in caverns lay, 
 
 And we the sacrifice ; 
 But gloomy caverns strove m vain 
 To 'scape all-searching eyes. 
 
 6 Their dark designs were all reveal'd ; 
 
 Their treasons all betray'd. 
 Praise to the Lord, who broke the snare 
 Their cursed hands had laid.] 
 
 7 In vain the busy sons of hell 
 
 Still new rebellions try ; 
 Their souls shall pine with envious rage, 
 And vex away, and die. 
 
 8 Almighty grace defends our land 
 
 From their malicious power: 
 Then let us with united songs 
 Almighty grace adore. 
 
 ZQQ Psalm 76. C. M. # 
 
 ^ Peterborough, Nottingham. 
 
 Israel saved, and the Assyrians destroyed ; or, God's 
 vengeance against his enemies proceeds from his church. 
 
 IN Judah God of old was known, 
 His name in Israel great ; 
 In Salem stood his holy throne, 
 And Zion was his seat. 
 
 2 Among the praises of his saints, 
 
 His dwelling there he chose ; 
 There he received their just complaints 
 Against their haughty foes. 
 
 3 From Zion went his dreadful word, 
 
 And broke the threatening spear, 
 The bow, the arrows, and the sword, 
 And crush'd the Assyrian war. 
 
 4 What are the earth's wide kingdoms else 
 
 But mighty hills of prey ? 
 The hill on which Jehovah dwells 
 Is glorious more than they. 
 
 5 'Twas Zion's King that stopp'd the breath 
 
 Of captains and their bands : 
 The men of might slept fast in death, 
 And never found their hands. 
 
 6 At thy rebuke, O Jacob's God, 
 
 Both horse and chariot fell! 
 
589, 590 
 
 FAST AND THANKSGIVING DAYS. 
 
 591 
 
 Who knows the terrors of thy rod ! 
 Thy vengeance, who can tell ? 
 
 7 What power can stand before thy sight, 
 
 When once thy wrath appears ? 
 When heaven shines round with dread- 
 ful light, 
 The earth lies still and fears. 
 
 8 When God in his own sovereign ways 
 
 Comes down to save the oppress'd, 
 The wrath of man shall work his praise, 
 And he'll restrain the rest. 
 
 9 [Vow to the Lord, and tribute bring ; 
 
 Ye princes, fear his frown: 
 His terror shakes the proudest king, 
 And cuts an army down. 
 
 10 The thunder of his sharp rebuke 
 Our haughty foes shall feel ; 
 
 s For Jacob's God hath not forsook, 
 But dwells in Zion still.] 
 
 MAGISTRACY. 
 SCO Hymn 149. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 t " J,t/ Arundel, Stamford. 
 
 Honour to magistrates ; or, government Jrom Qod. 
 
 ETERNAL Sovereign of the sky, 
 And Lord of all below, 
 We mortals to thy majesty 
 Our first obedience owe. 
 
 2 Our souls adore thy throne supreme, 
 
 And bless thy providence, 
 For magistrates of meaner name, 
 Our glory and defence. 
 
 3 [The rulers of these States shall shine 
 
 With rays above the rest, 
 Where laws and liberties combine 
 To make a nation blest.] 
 
 4 Kingdoms on firm foundations stand, 
 
 While virtue finds reward; 
 And sinners perish from the land 
 By justice and the sword. 
 
 5 Let Cesar's due be ever paid 
 
 To Cesar and his throne ; 
 But consciences and souls were made 
 To be the Lord's alone. 
 
 £QA Psalm 101. L. M. # 
 
 t/£7V Effingham, AJ1 Saints. 
 
 The magistrate's psalm. 
 
 |t/| ERCY and judgment are my song ! 
 
 ^*- And since they both to thee belong, 
 My gracious God, my righteous King, 
 To thee my songs and vows I'll bring. 
 
 2 If I am raised to bear the sword, 
 I'll take my counsels from thy word ; 
 Thy justice and thy heavenly grace 
 Shall be the pattern of my ways 
 
 3 Let wisdom all my actions guide, 
 And let my God with me reside ; 
 
 No wicked thing shall dwell with me, 
 Which may provoke thy jealousy. 
 
 4 No sons of slander, rage and strife, 
 Shall be companions of my life ; 
 The haughty look, the heart of pride 
 Within my door shall ne'er abide. 
 
 5 [I'll search the land, and raise the just 
 To posts of honour, wealth and trust ; 
 The men that work thy holy will 
 Shall be my friends and favourites still.] 
 
 6 In vain shall sinners hope to^-ise 
 By flattering or malicious lies ; 
 And while the innocent I guard, 
 The bold offender shan't be spared. 
 
 7 The impious crew, that factious band, 
 Shall hide their heads, or quit the land ; 
 And all that break the public rest, 
 Where I have power shall be suppress'd. 
 
 591 
 
 Psalm 75. L. M. 
 
 Old Hundred, Rothvveil. 
 Power and government from Ood alone. 
 
 MHO thee, Most Holy, and Most High, 
 -*• To thee we bring our thankful praise ; 
 Thy works declare thy name is nigh, 
 Thy works of wonder and of grace. 
 
 2 ' To slavery doom'd, thy chosen sons 
 ' Beheld their foes triumphant rise ; 
 ' And, sore oppress'd by earthly thrones, 
 ' They sought the Sov'reign of the skies. 
 
 3 ' 'Twas then, great God, with equal 
 power, 
 ' Arose thy vengeance and thy grace, 
 ' To scourge their legions from the shore 
 ' And save the remnant of thy race.' 
 
 4 Let haughty sinners sink their pride, 
 Nor lift so high their scornful head ; 
 But lay their foolish thoughts aside, 
 And own the ' empire' God hath made. 
 
 5 Such honours never come by chance, 
 Nor do the winds promotion blow : 
 'Tis God the judge doth one advance, 
 'Tis God that lays another low. 
 
 6 No vain pretence to royal birth 
 Shall fix a tyrant on the throne ; 
 God, the great Sovereign of the earth, 
 Will rise, and make his justice known. 
 
 7 [His hand holds out the dreadful cup 
 Of vengeance, mix'd with various plagues, 
 To make the wicked drink them up, 
 Wring out and taste the bitter dregs. 
 
 8 Now shall the Lord exalt the just, 
 And while he tramples on the proud, 
 And lays their glory in the dust, 
 Our lips shall sing his praise aloud."; 
 
592, 593 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 594, 595 
 
 £QO Psalm 21. C. M. # 
 
 V^*" Patinos, Arlington. 
 
 Our country the care of Heaven. 
 
 ^|UR land, O Lord, with songs of praise, 
 
 ^-* Shall in thy strength rejoice, 
 
 And, blest with thy salvation, raise 
 
 To heaven their cheerful voice. 
 
 2 Thy sure defence thro' nations round 
 
 Has spread our wondrous name ; 
 And our successful actions crown'd 
 With dignity and fame. 
 
 3 Then let our land on God alone 
 
 For timely aid rely; 
 His mefcy, which adorns his thrtme, 
 Shall all our wants supply. 
 
 4 But, righteous Lord, thy stubborn foes 
 
 Shall feel thy dreadful hand ; 
 Thy vengeful arm shall find out those 
 Who hate all just command. 
 
 5 When thou against them dost engage, 
 
 Thy just, but dreadful doom 
 Shall, like a fiery oven's rage, 
 Their hopes and them consume. 
 
 6 Thus, Lord,, thy wondrous power de- 
 
 clare, 
 And thus exalt thy fame ; 
 While Ave glad songs of praise prepare 
 For thine almighty name. . 
 
 £QO Psalm 58. L. P. M. - # 
 
 «'* /e ' St. Hellen's, Brooklyn. 
 
 Warning to magistrates. 
 
 JUDGES, who rule the world by laws, 
 Will ye despise the righteous cause, 
 When th' injur'd poor before you stands? 
 Dare ye condemn the righteous poor, 
 And let rich sinners 'scape secure, 
 " While gold and greatness bribe your 
 hands ? 
 
 2 Have ye forgot, or never knew, 
 That God will judge the judges too ? 
 
 High in the heavens his justice reigns; 
 Yet you invade the rights of God, 
 And send your bold decrees abroad, 
 
 To bind the conscience in your chains. 
 
 3 A poison'd arrow is your tongue, 
 The arrow sharp, the poison strong, 
 
 And death attends where'er it wounds; 
 You hear no counsels, cries or tears ; 
 So the deaf adder stops her ears 
 
 Against the power of charming sounds. 
 
 4 Break out their teeth, eternal God ; 
 Those teeth of lions dyed in blood: 
 
 And crush the serpents in the dust. 
 As empty chaff, when whirlwinds rise, 
 Before the sweeping tempest flies, 
 
 So let their hopes and names be lost. 
 
 5 Th' Almighty thunders from the sky. 
 Their grandeur melts, their titles die,' 
 
 As hills of show dissolve and run, 
 Or snails that perish in their slime, 
 Or births that come before their tune, 
 
 Vain births, that never see the sun. 
 
 6 Thus shall the vengeance of the Lord 
 Safety and joy to saints afford ; 
 
 And all that hear shall join and say, 
 ' Sure there's a God that rules on high, 
 'A God that hears his children cry, 
 
 ' And will their sufferings well repay.' 
 
 594 
 
 Psalm 82. L. M. 
 
 Islington, Medway. 
 
 God the supreme governor ; or, magistrates warned. 
 
 k MONG the assemblies of the great, 
 -£*- A greater Ruler takes his seat ; 
 The God of Heaven, as Judge, surveys 
 Those gods on earth and all their ways. 
 
 2 Why will ye then frame wicked laws ? 
 Or why support th' unrighteous cause ? 
 When will ye once defend the poor, 
 That sinners vex the saints no more ? 
 
 3 They know not, Lord, nor will they know ; 
 Dark are the ways in which they go : 
 Their name of earthly gods is vain, 
 For they shall fall and die like men. 
 
 4 Arise, O Lord, and let thy Son 
 Possess his universal throne, 
 And rule the nations with his rod : 
 He is our Judge, and he our God. 
 
 SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 
 *Q£ Psalm 102. 1st Part. CM. f 
 
 Ut/,tJ Brattle Street, York. 
 
 A prayer of the afflicted. 
 
 HEAR me, O God, nor hide thy face, 
 But answer, lest I die ; 
 Hast thou not built a throne of grace, 
 To hear when sinners cry ? 
 
 2 My days are Avasted like the smoke, 
 
 Dissolving in the air ; 
 My strength is dried, my heart is broke, 
 And sinking in despair. 
 
 3 My spirits flag, like withering grass, 
 
 Burnt with excessive heat; 
 In secret groans my minutes pass, 
 And I forget to eat. 
 
 4 As on some lonely building's top, 
 
 The sparrow tells her moan, 
 Far from the tents of joy and hope, 
 I sit and grieve alone. 
 
 5 My soul is like a wilderness, 
 
 Where beasts of midnight howl : 
 
596 
 
 SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 
 
 597, 598 
 
 There the sad raven finds her place, 
 And there the screaming owl. 
 
 6 Dark dismal thoughts and boding fears 
 
 Dwell in my troubled breast; 
 While sharp reproaches wound my ears, 
 Nor give my spirit rest. 
 
 7 My cup is mingled with my woes, 
 
 And tears are my repast; 
 My daily bread like ashes grows, 
 Unpleasant to my taste. 
 
 8 Sense can afford no real joy 
 
 To souls that feel thy frown ; 
 Lord, 'twas thy hand advanced me high, 
 Thy hand hath cast me down. 
 
 9 My locks like wither'd leaves appear, 
 
 And life's declining light 
 Grows faint, as evening shadows are, 
 That vanish into night. 
 
 10 But thou forever art the same, 
 O my eternal God ! 
 
 Ages to come shall know thy name, 
 And spread thy works abroad. 
 
 11 Thou wilt arise, and show thy face ; 
 Nor will my Lord delay 
 
 Beyond th' appointed hour of grace, 
 That long expected day. 
 
 12 He hears his saints, he knows their cry, 
 
 And by mysterious ways 
 Redeems the prisoners doom'd to die, 
 And fills their tongues with praise. 
 
 PLQfi Psalm 39. 3d Part. C. M. b 
 
 UiJXJ Haarlem, Colchester. 
 
 Sick-bed devotion; or, ■pleading without repining. 
 
 GOD of my life, look gently down, 
 Behold the pains I feel ; 
 But 1 am dumb before thy throne, 
 Nor dare dispute thy will. 
 
 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord ; 
 
 They come at thy command : 
 
 I'll not attempt a murmuring word 
 
 Against thy chastening hand. 
 
 3 Yet 1 may plead with humble cries, 
 
 ' Remove thy sharp r. ebukes ;' 
 My strength consumes, my spirit dies, 
 Through thy repeated strokes. 
 
 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, 
 
 We moulder to the dust; 
 Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand 
 And all our beauty's lost. 
 
 5 [This mortal life decays apace ! 
 
 How soon the bubble's broke ! 
 Adam and all his numerous race 
 Are vanity and smoke.] 
 
 6 I'm but a sojourner below, 
 
 As all my fathers were; 
 16 
 
 May I be well prepared to go, 
 When I the summons hear. 
 7 But if my life be spared awhile, 
 Before my last remove, 
 
 Thy praise shall be my business still, 
 And I'll declare thy love. 
 
 5Q7 Psalm 119. 14th Part. CM. b 
 
 Canterbury, London. 
 Benefit of afflictions, and support under litem. 
 Verses 153, 81, 82. 
 
 CONSIDER all my sorrows, Lord, 
 And thy deliverance send ; 
 My soul for thy salvation faints ; 
 When will my troubles end ? 
 
 Verse 71. 
 
 2 Yet 1 have found 'tis good for me 
 
 To bear my Father's rod; 
 Afflictions make me learn thy law, 
 And live upon my God. 
 
 Verse 50. 
 
 3 This is the comfort I enjoy 
 
 When new distress begins, 
 I read thy word, I run thy way, 
 And hate my former sins. 
 
 Verse 92. 
 
 4 Had not thy word been my delight, 
 
 When earthly joys were fled, 
 My soul, opprest with sorrow's weight. 
 Had sunk among the dead. 
 
 Verse 75. 
 
 5 1 know thy judgments, Lord, are right, 
 
 Though they may seem severe : 
 The sharpest sufferings I endure 
 Flow from thy faithful care. 
 
 Verse 67. 
 
 6 Before I knew thy chastening rod, 
 My feet were apt to stray ; 
 But now 1 learn to keep thy word, 
 Nor wander from thy way. 
 
 KQC Psalm 119. Last Part L.M. b 
 
 tft/<J ' Hebron, Winchester. 
 
 Sanctified afflictions ; or, delight in the word of God. 
 Verses 67," 59. 
 
 FATHER, I bless thy gentle hand ; 
 How kind was thy chastising rod, 
 That forced my conscience to a stand. 
 And brought my wandering soul to God ' 
 
 2 Foolish and vain, I went astray, 
 Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord ; 
 I left my guide, and lost my way, 
 But now I love and keep thy word. 
 
 Verse 71. 
 
 3 'Tis good for me to wear the yoke, 
 For pride is apt to rise and swell ; 
 'Tis good to bear my Father's stroke, 
 That I might learn his statutes well. 
 
 Verse 72. 
 
 4 The law that issues from thy mouth 
 Shall raise my cheerful passions more 
 Than all the treasures of the South 
 Or Western hills of golden ore. 
 
599, 600 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 601 
 
 5 Thy hancis have made my mortal frame, 
 Thy Spirit form'd my soul within ; 
 Teach me to know thy wondrous name, 
 And guard me safe from death and sin. 
 
 Verse 74. 
 
 6 Then all that love and fear the Lord, 
 At my salvation shall rejoice ; 
 
 For I have hoped in thy Avord ; 
 And made thy grace my only choice. 
 
 599 
 
 bor# 
 
 dost 
 
 Psalm 6. L. M. 
 
 Blendon, Armley. 
 Temptations in sickness overcome. 
 
 LORD, I can suffer thy rebukes 
 When thou with kindness 
 chastise ; 
 But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear ; 
 O let it not against me rise ! 
 
 2 Pity my languishing estate, 
 
 And ease the sorrows which I feel ; 
 The wounds thine heavy hand hath made, 
 O let thy gentler touches heal ! 
 
 3 See how I pass my weary days, 
 
 In sighs and groans ; and when"'tis night, 
 My bed is water'd with my tears ; 
 My grief consumes and dims my sight. 
 
 4 Look how the powers of nature mourn ! 
 How long, Almighty God, how long ! 
 When shall thine hour of grace return ? 
 When shall I make thy grace my song ? 
 
 5 I feel my flesh so near the grave, 
 My thoughts are tempted to despair : 
 But graves can never praise the Lord, 
 For all is dust and silence there. 
 
 6 Depart, ye tempters, from my soul ; 
 And all despairing thoughts depart ; 
 My God, who hears my humble moan, 
 Will ease my flesh, and cheer my heart. 
 
 dOO Psalm 6. C. M. 
 
 \J\J\J Canterbury, London. 
 
 bc-r# 
 
 Complaint in sickness ; or, diseases healed. 
 
 IN anger, Lord, rebuke me not, 
 Withdraw the dreadful storm ; 
 Nor let thy fury grow so hot 
 Against a feeble worm. 
 
 2 My soul's bow'd down with heavy cares, 
 
 My flesh with pain oppress'd : 
 My couch is witness to my tears, 
 My tears forbid my rest. 
 
 3 Sorrow and pain wear out my days ; 
 
 I waste the night with cries, 
 Counting the minutes as they pass, 
 Till the slow morning rise. 
 
 4 Shall I be still tormented more ? 
 
 Mine eyes consumed with grief? 
 
 How long, my God, how long before 
 Thine hand afford relief? 
 
 5 He hears when dust and ashes speak ; 
 
 He pities all our groans; 
 He saves us for his mercy's sake, 
 And heals our broken bones, 
 
 6 The virtue of his sovereign word 
 
 Restores our fainting breath ; 
 But silent graves praise not the Lord, 
 Nor is he known in death. 
 
 a()l Psalm 91. L. M. 
 
 v/vx Tallis' Evening "Hymn, Medway. 
 
 W 
 
 Safety in public diseases and dangers. 
 
 YJ"E that 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. 
 
 ay, ' My God, thy power 
 
 2 Then will Is, 
 ' Shall be my fortress and my tower : 
 ' I, that am form'd of feeble dust, 
 
 ' Make thine almighty arm my trust.' 
 
 3 Thrice happy man ! thy Maker's care 
 Shall keep thee from the fowler's snare ; 
 Satan, the fowler, who betrays 
 Unguarded souls a thousand ways. 
 
 4 Just as a hen protects her brood 
 (From birds of prey that seek their blood) 
 Under her feathers, so the Lord 
 Makes his own arm his people's guard. 
 
 5 If burning beams of noon conspire 
 To dart a pestilential fire, 
 
 God is their life, his wings are spread 
 To shield them with a healthful shade. 
 
 6 If vapours, with malignant breath, 
 Rise thick, and scatter midnight death, 
 Israel is safe : The poison'd air 
 Grows pure, if Israel's God be there. 
 
 Pause. 
 
 7 What though a thousand at thy side, 
 At thy right hand ten thousand died ? 
 Thy God his chosen people saves, 
 Among the dead, amid the graves. 
 
 8 So when he sent his angel down 
 To make his wrath in Egypt known, 
 And slew their sons, his careful eye 
 Pass'd all the doors of Jacob by. 
 
 9 But if the fire, or plague, or sword, 
 Receive commission from the Lord 
 To strike his saints among the rest, 
 Their very pains and deaths are blest. 
 
 10 The sword, the pestilence, or fire, 
 Shall but fulfil their best desire ; 
 From sins and sorrows set them free, 
 And bring thy children, Lord, to thee. 
 
602, 603 
 
 SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 
 
 604, 605 
 
 Psalm 91. C. M. 
 Biaintree, Nottingham. 
 
 602 
 
 Protection from death, guard of angels, victory and 
 dr/i vrrance. 
 
 "^E sons of men, a feeble race, 
 ■*• Exposed to every snare, 
 Come, make the Lord your dwelling 
 And try, and trust his care, [place, 
 
 2 No ill shall enter where you dwell ; 
 
 Or, if the plague come high, 
 And sweep the wicked down to hell, 
 'Twill raise his saints on high. 
 
 3 He'll give his angels charge to keep 
 
 Your feet in all their ways : 
 To watch your pillow AvhiJe you sleep, 
 And guard your happy days. 
 
 4 Their hands shall bear you, lest you fall, 
 
 And dash against the stones ; 
 
 Are they not servants at his call, 
 
 And sent t' attend his sons? 
 
 5 Adders and lions ye shall tread; 
 
 The tempter's wiles defeat; 
 He that hath broke the serpent's head 
 Puts him beneath your feet. 
 6 'Because on me they set their love, 
 Til save them (saith the Lord) 
 4 I'll bear their joyful souls above 
 
 'Destruction and the sword. 
 7 ' My grace shall answer when they call ; 
 'In trouble I'll be nigh; [fall, 
 
 ' My power shall help them when they 
 
 ' And raise them when they die. 
 8 ' Those that on earth my name have 
 ' I'll honour them in heaven : [known, 
 'There my salvation shall be shown, 
 'And endless life be given.' 
 
 afiO Psalm 30. 2d Part. L. M. b 
 
 v " vo Denton, Dresden. 
 
 Health, sickness, and recovery. 
 
 FIRM was my health, my day was 
 bright, 
 And I presumed 'twould ne'er be night ; 
 Fondly I said within my heart, 
 ' Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart.' 
 
 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, 
 Which made my mountain stand so long; 
 Soon as thy face began to hide, 
 
 My health was gone, my comforts died. 
 
 3 I cried aloud to thee, my God, 
 
 ' What canst thou profit by my blood ? 
 ' Deep in the dust, can I declare 
 ' Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there ? 
 4 ' Hear me, O God of grace,' I said, 
 ' And bring me from among the dead ;' 
 Thy word rebuked the pains I felt, 
 Thy pardoning love removed my guilt. 
 
 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of wo 
 Are turn'd to joy and praises now ; 
 
 I throw my sackcloth on the ground, 
 And ease and gladness gird me round. 
 
 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, 
 Shall ne*er be silent of thy name ; 
 Thy praise shall sound through earth 
 
 and heaven, 
 For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiven. 
 
 QQA Psalm 30. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 v Hamburg, Effingham. 
 
 Sickness healed, and sorrow removed. 
 
 T WILL extol thee, Lord, on high ; 
 
 -*- At thy command, diseases fly ; 
 Who but a God can speak and save 
 From the dark borders of the grave ? 
 
 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints of his, 
 And tell how large his goodness is ; 
 Let all your powers rejoice and bless, 
 While you record his holiness. 
 
 3 His anger but a moment stays ; 
 His love is life and length of days ; 
 Though grief and tears the night employ 
 The morning star restores the joy. 
 
 a()Z Psalm 31. 1st Part. CM. £ 
 
 "^^ Dedham, York. 
 
 Deliverance from death. 
 
 TNTO thine hand, O God of truth, 
 -*- My spirit I commit; 
 Thou hast redeem'd my soul from death, 
 
 And saved me from the pit. 
 2 The passions of my hope and fear 
 Maintain'd a doubtful strife, 
 While sorrow, pain, and sin conspired 
 
 To take away my life. 
 3 ' My times are in thy hand,' I cry'd, 
 'Though I draw near the dust;' 
 Thou art the refnge where I hide 
 The God in whom J trust 
 
 4 O make thy reconciled face 
 
 Upon thy servant shine, 
 And save me for thy mercy's sake. 
 For I'm entirely thine. 
 Pause. 
 
 5 ['Twas in my haste my spirit said, 
 
 'I must despair and die, 
 ' I am cut off before thine eyes ;' 
 But thou hast heard my cry.] 
 
 6 Thy goodness, how divinely free ! 
 
 How wondrous is thy grace 
 To those that fear thy majesty, 
 
 And trust thy promises ! 
 " O love the Lord, all ye his saints, 
 
 And sing his praises loud ; 
 He'll bend his ear to your complaints, 
 
 And recompense the proud. 
 
606, 607 
 
 TIME AND ETERNITY. 
 
 Rftft Psalm 116. 1st Part. C. M. b 
 
 VW Dundee, York. 
 
 Recovery from sickness. 
 
 I LOVE the Lord : he heard my cries, 
 And pity'd every groan ; 
 Long as I live, when troubles rise, 
 I'll hasten to his throne. 
 2 1 love the Lord : he bow'd his ear, 
 And chased my griefs away : 
 O let my heart no more despair, 
 While I have breath to pray ! 
 3 My flesh declined, my spirits fell, 
 And I drew near the dead; 
 While inward pangs, and fears of hell, 
 Perplex'd my wakeful head. 
 4 'My God,' I cry'd, 'thy servant save, 
 ' Thou ever good and just ; 
 ' Thy power can rescue from the grave, 
 'Thy power is all my trust.' 
 
 5 The Lord beheld me sore distress'd, 
 
 He bade my pains remove : 
 Return, my soul, to God, thy rest, 
 For thou hast known his love. 
 
 6 My God hath saved my soul from death, 
 
 And dried my falling tears; 
 Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, 
 And my remaining years. 
 
 fi()7 Hymn 55. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 vv • Canterbury, Mean 
 
 Hezehiah's song ; or, sickness and recovery. 
 
 WHEN we are raised from deep 
 distress, 
 Our God deserves a song ; 
 We take the pattern of our praise 
 From Hezekiah's tongue. 
 
 2 The gates of the devouring gfrave 
 
 Are open'd wide in vain, 
 If he that holds the keys of death 
 Commands th£m fast again. 
 
 3 Pains of the flesh are ^ on t t' abuse 
 
 Our minds with slavish fears ; 
 ' %ir days are past, and we shall lose 
 ' The remnant of our years.' 
 
 4 We chatter with a swallow's voice, 
 
 Or like a dove we mourn, 
 With bitterness instead of joys, 
 Afflicted and forlorn. 
 
 5 Jehovah speaks the healing word, 
 
 And no disease withstands ; 
 Fevers and plagues obey the Lord, 
 And fly at his commands. 
 
 6 If half the strings of life should break, 
 
 He can our frame restore ; 
 He casts our sins behind his back, 
 And they are found no more. 
 
 608, 609, 610 
 
 fiAQ Psalm 118. 2d Part. C. M. # 
 
 vvw Arundel, Mear. 
 
 Public praise for deliverance fruin death. 
 
 LORD, thou hast heard thy servant cry, 
 And rescued from the grave ; 
 Now shall he live ! (and none can die, 
 If God resolve to save.) 
 
 2 Thy praise, more constant than before, 
 
 Shall fill his daily breath ; 
 Thy hand, that hath chastised him sore, 
 Defends him still from death. 
 
 3 Open the ^ates of Zion now, 
 
 For we shall worship there ; 
 The house, where all the righteous go, 
 Thy mercy to declare. 
 
 4 Among the assemblies of thy saints, 
 
 Our thankful voice we raise ; 
 There we have told thee our complaints, 
 And there we speak thy praise. 
 
 TIME AND ETERNITY. 
 ai\{\ Hymn 88. B. 1. L. M. b or # 
 
 VVft/ Hebron, Wells. 
 
 Life, the day of grace and hope. 
 
 LIFE is the time to serve the Lord, 
 The time t' insure 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 
 To 'scape from hell, and fly to heaven ; 
 The day of grace, and mortals may 
 Secure the Blessings of the day.] 
 
 3 The living know that they must die, 
 But all the dead forgotten lie ; 
 
 Their memory and their sense is gone, 
 Alike unknowing and unknown. 
 
 4 [Their hatred and their love is lost, 
 Their envy buried in the dust ; 
 They have no share in all that's done 
 Beneath the circuit of the sun.] 
 
 5 Then what my thoughts design to do. 
 My hands, with all your might, pursue ; 
 Since no device nor work is found, 
 Nor faith, nor hope, beneath the ground. 
 
 6 There are no acts of pardon pass'd 
 In the cold grave, to which we haste ; 
 But darkness, death, and long despair 
 Reisrn in eternal silence there. 
 
 610 
 
 Htmk 39. B. 2. C. M. 
 
 Miller, Canterbury. 
 The shortness and misery of life. 
 
 I I^UR days, alas ! our mortal days 
 | ^ Are short and wretched too ! 
 
 'Evil and few,' the patriarch says, 
 l And well the patriarch knew. 
 
611, 6VJ 
 
 TIME AND ETERNITY. 
 
 613, 614, 615 
 
 2 'Tis but, at best, a narrow bound, 
 
 That Heaven allows to men ; 
 And pains and sins run through the round 
 Of threescore years and ten. 
 
 3 Well, if ye must be sad and few, 
 
 Run on, my days, in haste ; 
 Moments of sin, and months of wo, 
 Ye cannot fly too fast. 
 
 4 Let heavenly love prepare my soul, 
 
 And call her to the skies, 
 Where years of long salvation roll, 
 And glory never dies. 
 
 611 
 
 Hymn 58. B. 2. C. M. \> 
 
 Dedliam, Miller. 
 The shortness of Ufa, and the goodness of God. 
 
 HfllME! what an empty vapour 'tis! 
 -*- And days, how swift they are! 
 Swift as an Indian arrow flies, 
 Or like a shooting star. 
 
 2 [The present moments just appear, 
 
 Then slide away in haste ; 
 That we can never say, they're here; 
 But only say, they're past!] 
 
 3 [Our life is ever on the wing 
 
 And death is ever nigh ; 
 The moment when our lives begin, 
 We all begin to die.] 
 
 4 Yet, mighty God, our fleeting days 
 
 Thy lasting favours share ; 
 Yet, with the bounties of thy grace 
 Thou load'st the rolling year. 
 
 5 'Tis sovereign mercy finds us food, 
 
 And we are cloth'd with love ; 
 While grace stands pointing out the road 
 That leads our souls above. 
 
 6 His goodness runs an endless round ; 
 
 Alf glory to the Lord ! 
 His mercy never knows a bound ; 
 And be his name adored. 
 
 7 Thus we begin the lasting song ; 
 
 And, when we close our eyes, 
 Let the next age thy praise prolong, 
 Till time and nature dies. 
 
 ft i<> Psalm 144. 2d Part. CM. h 
 
 \J±m* Windsor, Lebanon. 
 
 The vanity of man, and the condescension of God. 
 
 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 what is feeble, dying man, 
 
 Or any of his race, 
 That God should make it his concern 
 To visit him with grace ? 
 
 3 That God, who darts his lightnings down, 
 
 Who shakes the worlds above, 
 And mountains tremble at his frown, 
 How wondrous is his love ! 
 16* 
 
 fil Q Psalm 39. 2d Part. CM. b 
 
 v * x ^ f Lebanon, York. 
 
 The vanity of man as mortal. 
 
 HPEACH me the measure of my days, 
 - 1 - Thou Maker of my frame ! 
 I would survey life's narrow space, 
 And learn how frail I am. 
 
 2 A span is all that we can boast, 
 
 An inch or two of time ; 
 M<n is but vanity and dust, 
 In all his flower and prime. 
 
 3 See the vain race of mortals move 
 
 Like shadows o'er the plain ; 
 They rage and strive, desire and love, 
 But all their noise is vain. 
 
 4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show, 
 
 Some dig for golden ore : 
 They toil for heirs, they know not who, 
 And straight are seen no more. 
 
 5 What should I wish or wait for then 
 
 From creatures, earth and dust? 
 They make our expectations vain, 
 And disappoint our trust. 
 
 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, 
 
 My fond desires recall; 
 I give my mortal interest up, 
 And make my God my all. 
 
 ftlA Hymn 32. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 VM-** Dedham, Canterbury. 
 
 Frailty and folly. 
 
 ITOW 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 How we deserve the deepest hell, 
 
 That slight the joys above ! [feel, 
 What chains of vengeance should we 
 That break such cords of love ! 
 
 5 Draw us, O God, with sovereign grace, 
 
 And lift our thoughts on high, 
 That we may end this mortal race, 
 And see salvation nigh. 
 
 fji 1% Hymn 55. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 "-*-" Cornish, Windsor. 
 
 Frail life and succeeding eternity. 
 
 THEE we adore, Eternal Name, 
 x\nd humbly own to thee 
 How feeble is our mortal frame : 
 What dying worms are we! 
 
616 
 
 DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION, 
 
 017, 618 
 
 2 [Our wasting lives grow shorter still, 
 
 As months and days increase ; 
 And every beating pulse we tell 
 Leaves but the number less. 
 
 3 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 the grave.] 
 
 4 Dangers stand thick through all the 
 
 ground, 
 To push us to the tomb ; 
 And fierce diseases wait around, 
 To hurry mortals home. 
 
 5 Good God, on what a slender thread 
 
 Hang everlasting tilings ! 
 Th' eternal states of all the dead 
 Upon life's feeble strings ! 
 
 6 Infinite joy, or endless wo 
 
 Attends on every breath; 
 And yet how unconcern'd we go 
 Upon the brink of death ! 
 
 7 Waken, O Lord, our drowsy sense 
 
 To walk this dangerous road; 
 And, if our souls are hurry'd hence, 
 May they be found with God. 
 
 filfi Psalm 90. 1st Part. 
 
 UX,J Stephens, Plympton. 
 
 CM. b 
 
 Man frail, and God eteinial. 
 
 I^UR God, our help in ages past, 
 *-J Our hope for years to come, 
 Our shelter from the stormy blast, 
 And our eternal home ; 
 
 2 Under the shadow of thy throne 
 
 Thy saints have dwelt secure ; 
 Sufficient is thine arm alone, 
 And our defence is sure. 
 
 3 Before the hills in order stood, 
 
 Or earth received her frame, 
 From everlasting thou art God, 
 To endless years the same. 
 
 4 Thy word commands our flesh to dust, 
 
 ' Return, ye sons of men :' 
 All nations rose from earth at first, 
 And turn to earth again. 
 
 5 A thousand ages in thy sight 
 
 Are like an evening gone ; 
 Short as the watch that ends the night, 
 Before the rising sun. 
 
 6 [The busy tribes of flesh and blood, 
 
 With all their lives and cares, 
 Are carry'd downward by the flood, 
 And lost in following years. 
 
 7 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, 
 
 Bears all its sons away; 
 They fly, forgotten, as a dream 
 Pies at the opening day. 
 
 8 Like flowery fields the nations stand, 
 
 ^ Pleased with the morning light ; 
 The flowers beneath the mowers hand 
 Lie withering ere 'tis night.] 
 
 9 Our God, our help in ages past, 
 
 Our hope for years to come, 
 Be thou our guard while troubles last, 
 And our eternal home. 
 
 617 Psalm 90. S. M. J, 
 
 Aylesbury, Haverhill. 
 
 The frailty and slwrtness of lij 
 
 T ORD, what a feeble piece 
 ■M Is this our mortal frame! 
 Our life, how poor a trifle 'tis, 
 That scarce deserves the name. 
 
 2 Alas! the brittle clay 
 That built our body first ! 
 
 And every month and every day 
 'Tis mouldering back to dust. 
 
 3 Our moments fly apace, 
 Nor will our minutes stay ; 
 
 Just like a flood our hasty days 
 Are sweeping us away. 
 
 4 Well, 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. 
 
 5 They'll waft us sooner o'er 
 This life's tempestuous sea: 
 
 Soon Ave shall reach the peaceful shore 
 Of blest eternity. 
 
 DEATH AND THE RESUR- 
 RECTION. 
 gig Psalm 90. L. M. \, 
 
 Hague, Armley. 
 
 Man mortal, and God eternal. 
 
 A mournful song at a funeral. 
 
 JT1HROUGH 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 reign'd ere time began, 
 Or dust was fashion'd 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, was just, 
 ' Return, ye sinners, to your dust.' 
 
 4 [A thousand of our years amount 
 Scarce to a day in thine account ; 
 Like yesterday's departed light, 
 Or the last watch of ending night] 
 
619, 620 
 
 DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION. 
 
 «2h cm 
 
 Pause. 
 
 5 Death, like an overflowing stream, 
 Sweeps us away ; our life's a dream ; 
 An empty tale ; a morning flower, 
 Cut down and wither'd in an hour. 
 
 6 [Our age to seventy years is set ; 
 How short the term ! how frail the state ! 
 And if to eighty we arrive, 
 
 We rather sigh and groan than live. 
 
 7 But O how oft thy wrath appears, 
 And cuts off our expected years ; 
 Thy wrath awakes our humble dread ; 
 We fear the power that strikes us dead." 
 
 8 Teach us, O Lord, how frail is man ! 
 And kindly lengthen out our span, 
 Till a wise care of piety 
 
 Fit us to die and dwell with thee.* 
 
 ^1Q Psalm 102. 2d Part. L. M. b~ 
 
 \J1*S Windham, Denton. 
 
 Mill's mortality and C/wist's eternity ; or, saints 
 die, but Christ and the church live. 
 
 TT is the Lord our Saviour's hand 
 -8- Weakens 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 ; 
 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 sorrow shall assuage ; 
 ' Our Father and our Saviour live ; 
 
 • Christ is the same through every age.' 
 
 4 'Twas he this earth's foundation laid, 
 Heaven is the building of his hand ; 
 This earth grows oid,these heavens shall 
 
 fade ; 
 And all be changed at his command. 
 
 5 The starry curtains of the sky, 
 Like garments, shall be laid aside ; 
 But still thy throne stands firm and high, 
 Thy church forever must abide. 
 
 6 Before thy face thy church shall live, 
 And on thy throne thy children reign ; 
 This dying world shall they survive, 
 And the dead saints be raised again. 
 
 3 Awake, and mourn, ye heirs of hell, 
 
 Let stubborn sinners fear ; 
 You must be driven from earth*, and dwell 
 A long forever there ! 
 
 4 See how the pit gapes wide for you, 
 
 And flashes in your face : 
 And thou, my soul, look downward too, 
 And sing recovering grace. 
 
 5 He is a God of sovereign love, 
 
 Who promised heaven to me, 
 And taught my thoughts to soar above, 
 Where happy spirits be. 
 
 6 Prepare me, Lord, for thy right hand, 
 
 Then come the joyful day : 
 Come, death, and some celestial band, 
 To bear my soul away. 
 
 g91 Hymn 17. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 Patmos, Mear. 
 Victory over death. 
 
 f\ FOR an overcoming faith 
 lJ ^ To cheer my dying hours, 
 To triumph o'er the monster, death, 
 And all his frightful powers. 
 
 2 Joyful, with -all the strength I have, 
 
 My quivering lips should sing, 
 ' Where is thy boasted victorv, grave ? 
 1 And where the monster's" sting ?' 
 
 3 If sin be pardon'd, I'm secure ; 
 
 Death hath no sting beside ; 
 The law gives sin its damning power ; 
 But Christ, my ransom, died. 
 
 4 Now to the God of victory 
 
 Immortal thanks be paid, 
 Who makes us conquerors, while we die, 
 Through Christ, our living head. 
 
 690 Hymn 52. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 \J&\J Miletus, Canterbury. 
 
 Death dreadful, or delightful. 
 
 DEATH! 'tis a melancholy day 
 To those that have no God, 
 When the poor soul is forced away 
 To seek her last abode. 
 *4 In vain to heaven she lifts her eyes ; 
 But guilt, a heavy chain, 
 Still drags her downward from the skies, 
 To darkness, fire, and pain, 
 
 £99 Hymn 6. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 \J>^** Archdale, Luton. 
 
 Triumph over death. 
 
 GREAT God, I own thy sentence just, 
 And nature must decay ; 
 I yield my body to the dust, 
 To dwell with fellow clay. 
 
 2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, 
 
 And trample on the tombs ; 
 My Jesus, my Redeemer lives, 
 My God, my Saviour comes. 
 
 3 The mighty Conqueror shall appear 
 
 High on a royal seat, 
 And death, the last of all his foes, 
 Lie vanquish'd at his feet. 
 
 4 Though greedy worms devour my skin, 
 
 And gnaw my wasting flesh, 
 When God shall build my bones again* 
 He'll clothe them all afresh. 
 
623, 624, 625 
 
 DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION. 
 
 626, 627 
 
 5 Then shall I see thy lovely face 
 With strong, immortal eyes, 
 And feast upon thy unknown grace, 
 With pleasure and surprise. 
 
 (323 Hymn 18. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 v -t Lanesboro', Windsor. 
 
 Blessed arc the dead that die in the Lord. 
 
 ILTEAR what the voice from heaven 
 ■*-*- proclaims 
 
 For all the pious dead ; 
 Sweet is the savour of their names, 
 And soft their sleeping bed. 
 
 2 They die in 'Jesus, and are blest ; 
 
 How kind their slumbers are ! 
 From sufferings and from sins releas'd, 
 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. 
 
 a<£A Hymn 49. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 XJ ^^ : Dundee, Plymouth, Stephens. , i 
 
 Moses dying m the embraces of God. 
 
 DEATH cannot make our souls afraid 
 If God be with us there ; 
 We may walk through its darkest shade, 
 And never yield to fear. 
 
 2 I could renounce my all below, 
 
 If my Creator bid ; 
 And run, if I were call'd to go, 
 And die as Moses did. 
 
 3 Might I but climb to Pisgah's top, 
 
 And view the promised land, 
 My flesh itself would long to drop, 
 And pray for the command. 
 
 4 Clasp'd in my heavenly Father's arms, 
 
 I would forget my breath, 
 And lose my life among the charms 
 Of so divine a death. 
 
 acyk Hymn 19. B. 1. C. M. ~# 
 
 "*" Braintree, Conway. 
 
 The sovrr of Sbnron ; or, death made desirable. 
 
 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 this world,' he cried ; 
 'Behold thy servant dies; 
 I've seen thy great salvation, Lord! 
 ' And close my peaceful eyes. 
 4 'This is the Light prepared 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 overpoAvering charms ! 
 Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace, 
 If Christ be in my arms. 
 
 6 Then, while ye hear my heart-strings 
 
 How sweet my minutes roll ; [break, 
 A mortal paleness on my cheek, 
 And glory in my soul.] 
 
 ana Hymn 66. B. 2. C. M. 
 
 V*"™ Arundel, Jordan. 
 
 # 
 
 A pro.wcct of heaven makes death easy. 
 
 THERE is a land of pure delight, 
 Where saints immortal reign, 
 Infinite day excludes the night, 
 And pleasures banish pain. 
 
 2 There everlasting spring abides, 
 
 And never- withering flowers ; 
 
 Death, like a narrow sea, divides 
 
 This heavenly land from ours. 
 
 3 [Sweet fields,beyond the swelling flood, 
 
 Stand dress'd in living green ; 
 
 So to the Jews old Canaan stood, 
 
 While Jordan roll'd between. 
 
 4 But timorous mortals start and shrink 
 
 To cross this narrow sea, 
 And linger, shivering on the brink, 
 And fear to launch away.] 
 
 5 O ! could we make our doubts remove 
 
 These gloomy doubts that rise — 
 And see the Canaan that we love, 
 With unbeclouded eyes ; 
 
 6 Could we but climb Avhere Moses stood, 
 
 And view the landscape o'er ; 
 Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold 
 Should fright us from the shore, [flood 
 
 fiVHf Hymn 31. B. 2. L. M. # 
 
 v • Portugal, Nuremhurg. 
 
 Christ's presence makes death easy. 
 
 WHY should we start and fear to die? 
 What timorous worms we mortals 
 Death is the gate of endless joy, [are ! 
 And yet we dread to enter there. 
 
 2 The pains, the groans, and dying strife 
 Fright our approaching souls away ; 
 Still we shrink back again to life, 
 Fond of our prison and our clay. 
 
 3 O ! if my Lord would come and meet, 
 My soul would stretch her wings in haste, 
 Fly, fearless, through death's iron gate, 
 Nor feel the terrors as she pass'd. 
 
 4 Jesus can make a dying bed 
 Feel soft as downy pillows are, 
 While on his breast I lean my head, 
 And breathe my life out sweetly there 
 
628, 629, 630 DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION. 
 
 631, 632 
 
 ftpQ Hymn 27. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 U~-0 Yo*k, Windsor. 
 
 Assurance of kcacv.ii ; or, a saint prepared to die. 
 
 [ J^EATH may dissolve my body now, 
 •*-' And bear my spirit home ; 
 Why do my minutes move so slow, 
 Nor my salvation come? 
 
 2 With heavenly weapons I have fought 
 
 The battles of the Lord, 
 Fimsh'd my course, and kept the faith, 
 And wait the Sure reward.] 
 
 3 God has laid up in heaven for me 
 
 A crown which cannot fade ; 
 The righteous Judge at that great day 
 Shall place it on my head. 
 
 4 Nor hath the King of grace decreed 
 
 This prize for rne alone ; 
 But ail that love and long to see 
 Th' appearance of his Son. 
 
 5 Jesus the Lord shall guard me safe 
 
 From every ill design ; 
 And to his heavenly kingdom take 
 This feeble soul of mine. 
 
 6 God is my everlasting aid, 
 
 And hell shall rage in vain : 
 To him be highest glory paid, 
 And endless praise, Amen. 
 
 fiOQ Hymn 110. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 \JA**J Canterbury, Dedham. 
 
 Death and immediate glory. 
 
 npHERE is a house not made with 
 -*• Eternal and on high; [hands, 
 
 And here my spirit waiting stands, 
 Till God shall bid it fly. 
 2 Shortly this prison of my clay 
 Must be dissolved and fall ; 
 Then, O my soul, with joy obey 
 Thy heavenly Father's call. 
 3'Tis he, by his almighty grace, 
 That forms thee fit for heaven ; 
 And, as an earnest of the place, 
 Hath his oavii Spirit givjn. 
 4 We walk by faith of joys to come; 
 Faith lives upon his word ; 
 But while the body is our home, 
 We're absent from the Lord. 
 o'Tis pleasant to believe thy grace, 
 But we had rather see- 
 We would be absent from the flesh, 
 And present, Lord, with thee. 
 
 fton Hymn 2. B. 2. C. M. 
 
 \J«J\J Windsor, Miller. 
 
 M 
 
 77? e death of a sinner. 
 
 Y thoughts on awful subjects roll, 
 Damnation and the dead ; 
 
 What horrors seize the guilty soul 
 Upon a dying bed ! 
 
 2 Lingering about these mortal shores 
 
 Sae makes a long delay ; 
 Till, like a flood, with rapid force, 
 Death sweeps the wretch away. 
 
 3 Then, swift and dreadful, she descends 
 
 Down to the fiery coast, 
 
 Among abominable fiends ; 
 
 Herself a frighted ghost. 
 
 4 There endless crowds of sinners lie, 
 
 And darkness makes their chains ; 
 Tortured with keen despair, they cry, 
 Yet wait for fiercer pains. 
 
 5 Not all their anguish and their blood 
 
 For their old guilt atones, 
 Nor the compassion of a God 
 Shall hearken to their groans. 
 
 6 Amazing grace, that kept my breath, 
 
 Nor bade my soul remove, 
 Till I had learn'd my Saviour's death, 
 And well insured his love ! 
 
 fiO| Hymn 3. B. 2. CM. b 
 
 ueJ1 Canterbury, Hebron. 
 
 The death and burial of a saint. 
 
 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 too, 
 
 As fast as time can move ? 
 Nor would we wish the hours more slow, 
 To keep us from our love. 
 
 3 Why should we tremble to convey 
 
 Their bodies to the tomb ? 
 There the dear flesh of Jesus lay, 
 And left a long perfume. 
 
 4 The graves of all his saints he blest, 
 
 And soften'd every bed: 
 Where should the dying members rest, 
 But with the dying Head ? 
 
 5 Thence he arose, ascending high, 
 
 And show'd our feet the way ; 
 Up to the Lord our flesh 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. 
 
 fio.2 Hymn 28. B. 2. CM. [> 
 
 VJe3/6 ' Lebanon, Plymouth. 
 
 Death and eternity. 
 
 ^TOOP down, my thoughts, that used 
 ^ to rise, 
 
 Converse a while with death; 
 
633, 631 
 
 DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION. 
 
 635, 636 
 
 Think how a gasping mortal lies, 
 And pants away his breath. 
 
 2 His quivering- lip hangs feebly down, 
 
 His pulse is faint and few : 
 Then, speechless, with a doleful groan, 
 He bids the world adieu. 
 
 3 But, O the soul, that never dies ! 
 
 At once it leaves the clay! 
 Ye thoughts, pursue it where it flies, 
 And track its wondrous way ! 
 
 4 Up to the courts where angels dwell 
 
 It mounts — triumphing there; 
 Or devils plunge it down to hell, 
 In infinite despair! 
 
 5 And must my body faint and die ? 
 
 And must this soul remove ? 
 O, for some guardian angel nigh, 
 To bear it safe above ! 
 
 6 Jesus, to thy dear faithful hand 
 
 My naked soul I trust ; 
 And my flesh waits for thy command 
 To drop into my dust. 
 
 633 
 
 Hymn 61. B. 2. C. M. |, 
 
 Mear, York, Dedham. 
 A thought of death and glory. 
 
 MY soul, come, meditate the day, 
 Ana think how near it stands, 
 When thou must quit this house of clay, 
 And fly to unknown lands. 
 
 2 [And you, mine eyes, look down and 
 
 The hollow, gaping tomb : [view 
 This gloiray prison vraits for you, 
 Whene'er the summons come.] 
 
 3 O ! could we die with those that die, 
 
 And place us in their stead ; 
 Then would our spirits learn to fly, 
 iind converse with the dead. 
 
 4 Then should we see the saints above 
 
 In their own glorious forms, 
 And wonder why our souls should love 
 To dwell with mortal worms. 
 
 5 [How should we scorn these clothes of 
 
 These fetters, and this load, [flesh, 
 And long for evening to undress, 
 That Ave may rest with God.] 
 
 6 We should almost forsake our clay, 
 
 Before the summons come, 
 And pray and wish our souls away 
 To their eternal home. 
 
 634 
 
 H 
 
 Hymn 63. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 Canterbury, Bangor. 
 A funeral thought. 
 
 ARK! from the tombs a doleful 
 
 sound ! 
 Mine ears attend the cry — 
 
 ' Ye living men, come view the ground 
 'Where you must shortly lie. 
 2 'Princes, this clay must be your bed, 
 ' In spite of all your towers ; 
 
 ' The tall, the wise, the reverend head 
 'Must lie as low as ours.' 
 
 3 Great God, is this our certain doom ? 
 
 And are we still secure ? 
 Still walking downward to the tomb, 
 And yet prepare no more? 
 
 4 Grant us the powers of quickening 
 
 To fit our souls to fly ; [grace, 
 
 Then, when we drop this dying flesh, 
 We'll rise above the sky. 
 
 ao\ Hymn 24. B. 1. L. M. I? 
 
 ^"^ Denton, Windham. 
 
 The rich sinner dying. 
 
 IN vain the wealthy mortals toil, 
 And heap their shining dust in vain ; 
 Look down and scorn the humble poor, 
 And boast their lofty hills of gain. 
 
 2 Their golden cordials cannot ease 
 Their pained hearts, or aching heads, 
 Nor fright, nor bribe approaching death 
 From glittering roofs and downy beds. 
 
 3 The lingering, the unwilling soul 
 The dismal summons must obey, 
 And bid a long, a sad farewell 
 To the pale lump of lifeless clay. 
 
 4 Thence they are huddled to the grave, 
 Where kings and slaves have equal 
 
 thrones ; 
 Their bones without distinction lie 
 Among the heap of meaner bones. 
 
 a<oa Psalm 49. L. M. b 
 
 VUV Denton, Maiden. 
 
 The rich sinner's death, and the saint's resurrection. 
 
 WHY do the proud insult the poor, 
 And boast the large estates they 
 How vain are riches to secure [have ? 
 Their haughty owners from the grave ! 
 
 2 They can't redeem one hour from death, 
 With all the wealth in which they trust, 
 Nor give a dying brother breath, 
 When God commands him down to dust. 
 
 3 There the dark earth and dismal shade 
 Shall clasp their naked bodies round ; 
 That flesh, so delicately fed, 
 
 Lies cold, and moulders in the ground. 
 
 4 Like thoughtless sheep the sinner dies, 
 Laid in the grave for worms to eat ; 
 The saints shall in the morning rise ; 
 And find the oppressor at their feet. 
 
 5 His honours perish in the dust, 
 
 And pomp and beauty, birth and blor .d : 
 
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 DEATH AND THL RESURRECTION. 
 
 C39. 640 
 
 That glorious day exalts the just 
 To fall dominion o'er the proud. 
 
 G My Saviour shall my life restore, 
 And raise me from my dark abode : 
 My flesh and soul shall part no more, 
 Bat dwell forever near my God. 
 
 /» 07"]? salm 49. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 
 ^^ ' Dundee, Dedham. 
 
 Pride avd death ; or, the vaiiit.y of life and riches. 
 
 l./17"HY doth the man of riches grow 
 * * To insolence and pride, 
 To see his wealth and honours flow 
 With every rising tide ? 
 
 2 [Why doth he treat the poor with scorn, 
 
 Made of the self-same clay, 
 And boast as though his flesh were born 
 Of better dust than they ?] 
 
 3 Not all his treasures can procure 
 
 His soul a short reprieve ; 
 Redeem from death one guilty hour, 
 Or make his brother live. 
 
 4 [Lif3 is a blessing can't be sold, 
 
 The ransom is. too high ; 
 Justice will ne'er be bribed with gold, 
 That man may never die.] 
 
 5 He sees the brutish and the wise, 
 
 The timorous and the brave 
 Quit their possessions, close their eyes, 
 And hasten to the grave. 
 
 6 Yet 'tis his inward thought and pride, 
 
 ' My house shall ever stand ; 
 ' And that my name may long abide 
 'I'll give it to my land.' 
 
 7 Vain are his thoughts,his hopes are lost, 
 
 How soon his memory dies ! 
 His name is written in the dust, 
 Where his own carcass lies. 
 Pause. 
 
 8 This is the folly of their way ; 
 
 And yet their sons, as vain, 
 Approve the words their fathers say, 
 And act their works again. 
 
 9 Men void of wisdom and of grace, 
 
 If honour raise them high, 
 Live like the beast, a thoughtless race, 
 And like the beast they die. 
 
 10 [Laid in the grave like silly sheep, 
 Death feeds upon them there, 
 
 Till the last trumpet breaks their sleep, 
 In terror and despair.] 
 
 2 The last great day shall change the 
 When will that hour appear ? [scene : 
 When shall the just revive and reign 
 O'er all that scorn'd them here? 
 
 aoo Psalm 49. 2d Part. C. M. b 
 
 \JeJO gt# Ann's, Stephens. 
 
 Death and the resurrection. 
 
 YE sons of pride, that hate the just, 
 And trample on the poor, 
 When death has brought you down to 
 Your pomp shall rise no more* [dust, 
 
 3 God will my naked soul receive, 
 
 When separate from the flesh ; 
 And break the prison of the grave, 
 To raise my bones afresh. 
 
 4 Heaven is my everlasting home : 
 
 Th' inheritance is sure : 
 Let men of pride their rage resume, 
 But I'll repine no more. 
 
 fiOQ Psalm 89. 2d Part. L. M. b 
 
 ^"JV Denton, Maiden. 
 
 Mortality and hope. A funeral psalm. 
 
 "O EMEMBER, 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 ? 
 
 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, 
 Our flesh and sense repine and cry, 
 
 ' Must death forever rage and reign, 
 ' Or hast thou made mankind in vain ? 
 
 3 ' Where is thy promise to the just ? 
 
 ' Are not thy servants turn'd 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. 
 
 aA{\ Psalm 89. P. M. b 
 
 V^V St. Hellen's, Brooklyn. 
 
 Life, death, and the resrtrrection. 
 
 FT1HINK,- mighty God, on feeble man ; 
 -*- How few his hours, how short his 
 span; 
 Short from the cradle to the grave. 
 Who can secure his vital breath 
 Against the bold demands of death, 
 With skill to fly, or power to save ? 
 
 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, 
 
 ' The race of man was only made 
 
 ' For sickness, sorrow, and the dust ?' 
 Are not thy servants, day by day, 
 Sent to their graves, and turn'd to clay ? 
 , Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 
 
 3 Hast thou not promised to thy Son, 
 And all his seed, a heavenly crown? 
 
 But flesh and sense indulge despair: 
 Forever blessed be the Lord, 
 That faith can read his holy word, 
 
 And find a resurrection there. 
 
 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, 
 Who gives his saints a long reward 
 
641, 642, 643 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 
 644, 615 
 
 For all their toil, reproach and pain 
 Let all below, and all above, 
 Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, 
 
 And each repeat a loud Amen. 
 
 aA.1 Psalm 16. 3d Part. L. M. b 
 
 V ^ tJ - Hague, Med way. 
 
 Courage in aeat.li and hope of the resurrection. 
 
 W^HEN God is mgh,my faith is strong: 
 His arm js my almighty prop : 
 Be giad, my heart; rejoice, my tongue ; 
 My dying flesh shall rest in hope. 
 
 2 Though in the dust I lay my head, 
 Yet, gracious God, thou* wilt not leave 
 My soul forever with the dead, 
 
 Nor lose thy children in the grave. 
 
 3 My flesh shall thy first call obey, 
 Shake off the dust, and rise on high : 
 Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way 
 Up to thy throne above the sky. 
 
 4 There streams of endless pleasure flow, 
 And full discoveries of thy grace, 
 (Which we but tasted here below) 
 Spread heavenly joys though all the place. 
 
 (tAO Hymn 110. B. 2. S. M. # 
 
 XJ ~ ± '* Sutton, Watchman, Miletus. 
 
 Triumph over death, in hope of the resurrection. 
 
 \ ND must this body die ? 
 ■£% This mortal frame decay ? 
 And must these active limbs of mine 
 Lie mouldering in the clay? 
 
 2 Corruption, earth and worms 
 Shall but refine this flesh, 
 
 Till my triumphant spirit comes, 
 To put it on afresh. 
 
 3 God my Redeemer lives, 
 And often from the skies 
 
 Looks down, and watches all my dust, 
 Till he shall bid it rise. 
 
 4 Array'd in glorious grace 
 Shall these vile bodies shine ; 
 
 And every shape, and every face . 
 Look heavenly and divine. 
 
 5 These lively hopes we owe 
 To Jesus' dying love ; 
 
 We would adore his grace below, 
 And sing his power above. 
 •6 Dear Lord, accept the praise 
 Of these our humble songs, 
 
 Till tunes of nobler sound we raise 
 With our immortal tongues. 
 
 643 
 
 N 
 
 Hymn 102. B. 2. L. M. 
 
 AH Saints, Dresden. 
 A happy rrsurrertion. 
 
 O, 111 repine at deatli no more, 
 But, with a cheerful gasp, resign 
 
 To the cold dungeon of the grave 
 These dying, withering limbs of mine. 
 
 2 Let worms devour my wasting flesh. 
 And crumble all my bones to dust, 
 My God shall raise my frame anew 
 At the revival of the just. 
 
 3 Break, sacred momma-, thro' the skies, 
 Bring that delightful, areadfui day ; 
 Cut short the hours,dear Lord,and come, 
 Thy lingering wheels, how long they stay! 
 
 4 [Our weary spirits faint to see 
 The light of thy returning face ; 
 And hear the language of those lips 
 Where God has shed nis richest grace.] 
 
 5 [Haste, then, upon the wings of love, 
 Rouse all the pious sleeping clay ; 
 That we may join in heavenly joys, 
 And sing the triurriph of the day.] 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 
 Hymn 65. 
 
 Enfield, 
 
 B. 1. L. 
 
 Blendon. 
 
 M. 
 
 644 
 
 Tlie kingdoms of the world become tlie kingdom of 
 the Lord; or, the day of judgment. 
 
 LET the seventh angel sound on high, 
 Let shouts be heard thro' all the sky : 
 Kings of the earth, with glad accord, 
 Give up your kingdoms to the Lord. 
 
 2 Almighty God, thy power assume, 
 Who wast, and art, and art to come ; 
 Jesus, the Lamb, who once was slain, 
 Forever live, forever reign ! 
 
 3 The angry nations fret and roar, 
 That they can slay the saints no more : 
 On wings of vengeance flies our God, 
 To pay "the long arrears of blood. 
 
 4 Now must the rising dead appear; 
 Now the decisive sentence hear; 
 Now the dear martyrs of the Lord 
 Receive an infinite reward. 
 
 (\AZ Psalm 97. 1st Part. L. M. # 
 
 W**J Winchelsea, Old Hundred. 
 
 Christ reigning in hear en, and coming to judgment. 
 
 HE reio-ns ! the Lord, the Saviour reigns I 
 Praise him in evangelic strains ; 
 Let the whole earth in songs rejoice, 
 And distant islands join their voice. 
 
 2 Deep are his counsels, and unknown, 
 But grace and truth support iiis throne ; 
 Though gloomy clouds his way surround, 
 Justice is their eternal ground. 
 
 3 In robes of judgment, lo, he comes ! 
 Shakes the wide earth, and cleaves the 
 Before him burns devouring fire, [tombs* 
 The mountains melt, the seas retire. 
 
646, 647 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 
 648, 649 
 
 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. 
 
 646 
 
 Hims 107. B. 2. C. M. b 
 
 Bangor, Chester. 
 
 The everlasting absence of God intolerable. 
 
 THAT awful day will surely come, 
 TV appointed hour makes haste, 
 When I must stand before my Judge, 
 And pass the solemn test. 
 
 2 Thou lovely Chief of all my joys, 
 
 Thou Sovereign of my heart, 
 How could I bear to hear thy voice 
 Pronounce the sound, Depart? 
 
 3 The thunder of that dismal word 
 
 Would so torment my ear, 
 'Twould tear my soul asunder, Lord, 
 With most tormenting fear. 
 
 4 [What, to be banish'd from my life, 
 
 And yet forbid to die! 
 
 To linger in eternal pain, 
 
 Yet death forever fly!] 
 
 5 O ! wretched state of deep despair, 
 
 To see my God remove, 
 And fix my doleful station where 
 I must not taste his love ! 
 
 6 Jesus, I throw mine arms around, 
 
 And hang upon thy breast ; 
 Without a gracious smile from thee 
 My spirit cannot rest. 
 70! tell me that my worthless name 
 Is graven on thy hands ; 
 Show me some promise, in thy book, 
 Where my salvation stands. 
 8 [Give me one kind, assuring word, 
 To sink my fears again ; 
 And cheerfully my soul shall wait 
 Her threescore years and ten.] 
 
 aArf Psalm 9. 1st Part. C. M. # 
 "^* • Conway, Devizes. 
 
 Wrath and mercy from the judgment seat. 
 TI7ITH my whole heart I'll raise my song, 
 Thy wonders I'll proclaim; 
 Thou, sovereign Judge of right and 
 Wilt put my foes to shame, [wrong, 
 SI'll sing thy majesty and grace; 
 My God prepares his throne 
 To judge the world in righteousness, 
 And make his vengeance known. 
 
 3 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove 
 
 For all the poor oppress'd ; 
 To save the people of his love, 
 And give the weary rest. 
 
 4 The men that, know thy name will trust 
 
 In thy abundant grace 
 17 
 
 For thou hast ne'er forsook the just, 
 Who humbly sought thy face. 
 5 Sing praises to the righteous Lord, 
 Who dwells on Zion's hill, 
 
 Who executes his threatening word, 
 And doth his grace fulfil. 
 
 fi JQ Hymn 45. B. 1. C. M. b 
 
 u ^*° York, Franklin. 
 
 The last judgment. 
 
 SEE where the great incarnate God 
 Fills a majestic throne, 
 While from the skies his awful voice 
 Bears the last judgment down. 
 2 [' I am the first, and I the last, 
 
 ' Through endless years the same ; 
 'I AM is my memorial still, 
 And my eternal name. 
 3 ' Such favours as a God can give, 
 My royal grace bestows ; 
 ' Ye thirsty souls, come taste the streams 
 
 * Where life and pleasure flows.] 
 4 [' The saint that triumphs o'er his sins 
 ' I'll own him for a son ; 
 'The whole creation shall reward 
 
 'The conquests he has won. 
 5 ' But bloody hands, and hearts unclean, 
 
 'And all the lying race, 
 'The faithless and the scoffing crew 
 
 ' That spurn at orfer'd grace ; 
 6 'They shall be taken from my sight, 
 ' Bound fast in iron chains, 
 'And headlong plunged into the lake 
 'Where fire and darkness reigns.'] 
 
 7 O may I stand before the Lamb 
 
 When earth and seas are fled! 
 And hear the Judge pronounce my name 
 With blessings on my head. 
 
 8 May I with those forever dwell, 
 
 Who here were my delight, 
 While sinners, banish'd down to hell, 
 No more offend my sight. 
 
 fiJO Psalm 50. 1st Part. C. M. #■ 
 
 vr ^ t€7 Braintree, Abridge. 
 
 The last judgment ; or, the saints reioarded, 
 
 THE Lord, the judge, before his throne, 
 Bids the whole 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. 
 
 3 Throned on a cloud, our God shall come, 
 
 Bright flames prepare his way ; 
 Thunder and darkness, fire and storm 
 Lead on the dreadful day. 
 
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 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 
 652 
 
 4 Heaven from above his call shall hear, 
 Attending angels come, 
 And earth and hell shall know and fear 
 
 His justice and their doom. 
 5 'But gather all my saints,' he cries, 
 'That made their peace with God 
 'By the Redeemer's sacrifice, 
 
 'And seal'd it with his blood. 
 6 ' Their faith and works, brought forth 
 to light, 
 'Shall make the world confess 
 * My sentence of reward is right, 
 'And heaven adore my grace.' 
 
 650 
 
 Psalm 50. 3d Part. CM. # 
 
 Dundee, Rochester. 
 The judgment of hypocrites 
 
 WHEN Christ to judgment shall 
 descend, 
 And saints surround their Lord, 
 He calls the nations to attend, 
 And hear his awful word. 
 2 ' Not for the want of bullocks slain 
 ' Will I the world reprove ; 
 'Altars and rites and forms are vain, 
 ' Without the fire of love. 
 And what have hypocrites to do 
 * To bring their sacrifice ? 
 They call my statutes just and true, 
 'But deal in theft and lies. 
 4 ' Could you expect to 'scape my sight, 
 ' And sin without control ? 
 ' But 1 shall bring your crimes to light, 
 
 'With anguish in your soul.' 
 5 Consider, ye that slight the Lord, 
 
 Before his wrath appear ; 
 If once you fall beneath his sword, 
 There's no deliverer there. 
 
 ft£1 Psalm 50. 1st Part. P.M. b 
 
 XJOl. Walworth, New 50th. 
 
 The last judgment. 
 
 H^HE Lord, the sov'reign, sends his summons forth, 
 
 A Calls the south nations, and awakes the north ; 
 From east to west the sounding orders spread, 
 Through distant worlds, and regions of the dead : 
 No more shall atheists mock his long delay ; 
 His vengeance sleeps no more : behold the day ! 
 
 2 Behold the Judge descends ; his guards are nigh : 
 Tempest and fire attend htm down the sky : 
 Heaven, earth and hell, draw near ; let all things 
 
 come 
 To hear his justice, and the sinner's doom ! 
 4 But gather first my saints (the Judge commands) 
 Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands. 
 
 3 'Behold my covenant stands forever good, 
 Seal'd by the eternal sacrifice in blood, [Jew, 
 
 And sign'd with all their names ; the Greek, the 
 That paid the ancient worship, or the new ; 
 There's no distinction here ; come, spread their 
 
 thrones,. 
 And near me seat my favourites and my sons. 
 
 4 «I, their Almighty Saviour, and their God, 
 I am their Judge : Ye heavens, proclaim abroad 
 
 My just, eternal sentence, and declare 
 
 Those awful truths that sinners dread to hear: 
 
 Sinners in Zion, tremble and retire ; 
 
 1 doom the painted hypocrite to fire. 
 
 5 ' Not for the want of goats or bullocks slam 
 Do I condemn thee ; bulls and goats are vain 
 Without the names of love : In vain the store 
 Of brutal offerings that were mine before ; 
 Mine are the tamer beasts and savage breed, [feed 
 Flocks, herds, and fields, and forests, where they 
 
 6 ' If I were hungry, would I ask thee food ? 
 When did 1 thirst, or drink thy bullocks' blood ? 
 Can 1 be flatier'd with thy cringing bows, 
 Thy solemn chatterings, and fantastic vows? 
 Are my eyes charm'd thy vestments to behold, 
 Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold ? 
 
 7 ' Unthinking wretch ! how couldst thou hope to 
 A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these ? [please 
 While, with my grace and statutes on thy tongue, 
 Thou lovest deceit, and dost thy brother Wrong ! 
 In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends, 
 Thieves and adulterers are thy chosen friends. 
 
 8 ' Silent I waited with long-suffering love ; 
 
 | But didst thou hope that I should ne'er reprove? 
 And cherish such an impious thought within, 
 That God, the righteous, would indulge thy sin ? 
 Behold my terrors now ; my thunders roll* 
 And thine own crimes affright thy guilty soul.' 
 
 9 Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wise ; 
 Awake before this dreadful morning rise : [amend : 
 Change your vain thoughts, vour crooked works 
 Fly to the Saviour, make the Judge your friend ; 
 Lest like a lion his last vengeance tear 
 
 Your trembling souls, and no deliverer near. 
 
 a&> Psalm~5G. 2d Part. P.M. # 
 ^^'^ Cherriton, Lanuaff. 
 
 The last judgment. 
 
 THE God of glory sends his summons forth, 
 Calls the south nations, and awakes the north ; 
 From east to west the sovereign orders spread, 
 Through distant worlds, and regions of the dead. 
 The trumpet sounds; hell trembles; heaven rejoices; 
 Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 
 
 2 No more shall atheists mock his long delay ; 
 His vengeance sleeps no more : Behold the day ! 
 Behold the Judge descends : his guards are nigh : 
 Tempest and fire attend him down the sky. 
 
 When God appears, all nature shall adore him : 
 While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 
 
 3 ' Heaven, earth and hell, draw near ; let all things 
 To hear my justice, and the sinner's doom! [come. 
 But gather first my saints, (the Judiie commands) 
 Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands.' 
 
 When Chrvit returns, wake every cheerful passion ; 
 
 And shou/ 7e saints ! he comes for your salvation. 
 
 4 ' Behol' 1 Tiy covenant stands forever good, 
 Seal'd by j eternal sacrifice in blood, [Jew, 
 
 And sign'd with all their names ; the Greek, the 
 That paid the ancient worship or the new.' 
 
 There's no distinction here ; join all your voices, 
 
 And raise your heads, ye saints, for heaven rejoices. 
 
 5 'Here (saith the Lord) ye angels, spread their 
 
 thrones, 
 And near me seat my favourites and my sons': 
 Come, my redeem'd, possess the joys prepared 
 Ere time began ; 'tis your divine reward.' 
 
 When Christ returns, wake every cheerful passion ; 
 
 And shout, ye saints ! he comes for your salvation. 
 Pause I. 
 
 6 ' I am the Saviour, I th' Almighty God ; 
 I am the Judge : Ye heavens, proclaim abroad 
 My just, eternal sentence, and declare 
 Those awful truths, that sinners dread to hear.' 
 
 When God appears, all nature shall adore him : 
 
 While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him 
 
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 HELL AND HEAVEN. 
 
 654, 655 
 
 7 ' Stand forth, thou bold blasphemer, and profane, 
 Now feel my wrath, nor call my threatenings vain: 
 Thou hypocrite, once dress'd in saint's attire, 
 
 I doom the painted hypocrite to fire.' 
 Judgment proceeds ; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices; 
 Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 
 
 8 ' Not for the want of goats or bullocks slain 
 Do I condemn thee ; bulls and goats are vain 
 Without the flames of love ; in vain the store 
 Of brutal offerings that were mine before.' 
 
 Earth is the Lord's ; all nature shall adore him ; 
 While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 
 9 ' If I were hungry, would I ask thee food ? 
 When did I thirst, or drink thy bullocks' blood ? 
 Mine are the tamer beasts, and savage breed, 
 Flocks, herds, and fields, and forests where they 
 All is the Lord's ; he rules the wide creation; [feed.' 
 
 Gives sinners vengeance, and the saints salvation. 
 10 ' Can 1 be flatter'd with thy cringing bows, 
 Thy solemn chatterings and fantastic vows ? 
 Are my eyes charm'd thy vestments to behold, 
 Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold ?' 
 
 God is the Judge of hearts ; no fair disguises 
 
 Can screen the guilty, when his vengeance rises. 
 Pause II. 
 
 11 ' Unthinking wretch ! how couldst thou hope to 
 A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these ? [please 
 While with my grace and statutes on thy tongue, 
 Thou lovest deceit, and dost thy brother wrong.' 
 
 Judgment proceeds ; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices; 
 
 Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 
 
 12 c In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends ; 
 Thieves and adulterers are thy chosen friends ; 
 While the false flatterer at my altar waits, 
 His harden'd soul divine instruction hates.' 
 
 God is the Judge of hearts ; no fair disguises 
 
 Can screen the guilty when his vengeance rises. 
 
 13 ' Silent I waited with long-suffering love ; 
 But didst thou hope that I should ne'er reprove ? 
 And cherish such an impious thought within, 
 That the All-holy would indulge thy sin?' 
 
 See, God appears, all nature joins to adore him ; 
 
 Judgment proceeds, and sinners fall before him. 
 
 14* Behold my terrors now ; my thunders roll, 
 And thy own crimes affright thy guilty soul. 
 Now like a lion shall my vengeance tear 
 Thy Weeding heart, and no deliverer near.' 
 
 Judgment concludes; hell trembles; heaven rejoices; 
 
 Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 
 Epiphonema. 
 
 15 ' Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wise ; 
 Awake before this dreadful morning rise : [amend; 
 Change your vain thoughts, your crooked works 
 Fly to the Saviour, make the Judge your friend.' 
 
 Then join the saints ; wake every cheerful passion ; 
 
 When Christ returns, he comes for your salvation. 
 
 HELL AND HEAVEN 
 a zo Hymn 44. B. 2. L. M. b 
 
 \JtJt9 Windham, Maiden. 
 
 He.ll ; or, the vengeance of God. 
 
 WITH holy fear, and humble song, 
 The dreadful God our souls adore ; 
 Reverence and awe becomes the tongue 
 That speaks the terrors of his power, 
 
 2 Par in the deep, where darkness dwells, 
 The land of horror and despair, 
 Justice has built a dismal hell, - 
 
 And laid her stores of vengeance there. 
 
 3 [Eternal plagues, and heavy chains, 
 Tormenting racks, and fiery coals, 
 
 And darts t' inflict immortal pains, 
 Dyed in the blood of damned souls. 
 
 4 There Satan, the first sinner, lies, 
 And roars, and bites his iron bands ; 
 In vain the rebel strives to rise, [hands.] 
 Crush'd with the weight of both thine 
 
 5 There guilty ghosts of Adam's race 
 Shriek out, and howl beneath thy rod ; 
 Once they could scorn a Saviour's grace, 
 But they incensed a dreadful God. 
 
 6 Tremble, my soul, and kiss the Son — 
 Sinners, obey the Saviour's call ; 
 Else your damnation hastens on, 
 
 And hell gapes wide to wait your fall. 
 
 g54 Hymn 105. B. 1. C. M. # 
 
 Haven, Dundee. 
 Heaven invisible and holy. 
 
 IV OR eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, 
 ■*■ ' Nor sense nor reason known, 
 What joys the Father hath prepared 
 For those that love the 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 forever bar 
 
 Pollution, sin and shame ; 
 None shall obtain admittance there, 
 But followers of the Lamb. 
 
 5 He keeps the Father's book of life , 
 
 There all their names are found; 
 The hypocrite in vain shall strive 
 To tread the heavenly ground. 
 
 ({XZ Hymn 86. B. 2. CM. # orfc 
 
 "^^ Abridge, St. Ann's. 
 
 Freedom from sin and misery in heaven. 
 
 OUR sins, alas, how strong they be ! 
 And, like a violent sea, 
 They break our duty, Lord, to thee, 
 And hurry us away. 
 
 2 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 ; 
 
656, 657 
 
 HELL AND HEAVEN. 
 
 658, 659 
 
 Till heavenly raptures fire our hearts, 
 
 And smile in every face. 
 5 Forever his dear sacred name 
 
 Shall dwell upon our tongue ; 
 And Jesus and Salvation be 
 
 The close of every song. 
 
 axa Hymn 40. B. 1. L. M. £ 
 
 Vt/VF Nantwich, Dunstan. 
 
 The business and blessedness of glorified saints. 
 
 ' X\7"HAT happy men or angels these, 
 *.* ' That all their robes are spotless 
 
 white ? 
 ' Whence did this glorious troop arrive 
 ' At the pure realms of heavenly light ?' 
 
 2 From torturing racks and burning fires 
 And seas of their own blood they came ; 
 But nobler blood has wash'd their robes, 
 Flowing from Christ, the dying Lamb. 
 
 3 Now tliey approach th' Almighty Throne 
 With loud hosannas night and day ; 
 Sweet anthems to the great Three-One 
 Measure their blest eternity. 
 
 4 No more shall hunger pain their souls ; 
 He bids their parching thirst be gone ; 
 And spreads the shadow of his wings 
 To screen them from the scorching sun. 
 
 5 The Lamb, that fills the middle throne, 
 Shall shed around his milder beams ; 
 There shall they feast on his rich love, 
 And drink full joys from living streams. 
 
 6 Thus shall their mighty bliss renew, 
 Thro' the vast round of endless years ; 
 And the soft hand of sovereign grace 
 Heals all their wounds, and wipes their 
 
 tears. 
 
 fi*7 Hymn 41. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 ^ u ■ Bethlehem, Cambridge. 
 
 The. same ; or, the martyrs glorified. 
 
 'HPHESE glorious minds, how bright 
 -*- they shine ; 
 
 'Whence all their white array? 
 'How came they to the happy seats 
 ' Of everlasting day ?' 
 
 2 From torturing pains to endless joys 
 
 On fiery wheels they rode, 
 And strangely wash'd their raiment white 
 In Jesus' dying blood. 
 
 3 Now they approach a spotless God, 
 
 And bow before his throne ; 
 Their warbling harps and sacred songs 
 Adore the Holy One. 
 
 4 The unveil'd glories of his face 
 
 Among his saints reside, 
 While the rich treasure of his grace 
 Sees all their wants supply'd. 
 
 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. 
 
 £58 Hymn 33. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Christmas, Bray. 
 The blessed society in heaven. 
 
 "O AISE thee, my soul, fly up, and run 
 -"-*' Through every heavenly street, 
 And say, There's nought below the sun 
 That's worthy of thy feet. 
 
 2 Thus will we mount on sacred wings, 
 
 And tread the courts above : 
 Nor earth, nor all her mightiest things 
 Shall tempt our meanest love. 
 
 3 There, on a high majestic throne, 
 
 Th' Almighty Father reigns, 
 And sheds his glorious goodness down 
 On all the blissful plains. 
 
 4 Bright, like a sun, the Saviour sits, 
 
 And spreads eternal noon: 
 No evenings there, nor gloomy nights. 
 To want the feeble moon. 
 
 5 Amid those ever-shining skies 
 
 Behold the sacred Dove ; 
 While banish'd sin, and sorrow flies 
 From all the realms of love. 
 
 6 The glorious tenants of the place 
 
 Stand bending round the throne ; 
 And saints and seraphs sing and praise 
 The infinite Three-One. 
 
 7 [But O, what beams of heavenly grace 
 
 Transport them all the while ! 
 Ten thousand smiles from Jesus' face 
 And love in every smile !] 
 
 8 Jesus, and when shall that dear day 
 
 That joyful hour, appear, 
 When I shall leave this house of clay 
 To dwell amonsr them there ! 
 
 fi *Q Hymn 68. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 \JtJU Wareham, Litchfield. 
 
 Th" humble worship of heaven. 
 
 FATHER, I long, I faint to see 
 The place of thine abode ; 
 I'd leave thy earthly courts, and flee 
 Up to thy seat, my God ! 
 
 2 Here I behold thy distant face, 
 
 And 'tis a pleasing sight ; 
 But to abide in thine embrace 
 Is infinite delight. 
 
 3 I'd part with all the joys of sense 
 
 To gaze upon thy throne ; 
 
660, 661 
 
 HELL AND HEAVEN. 
 
 662 
 
 Pleasure springs fresh forever thence, 
 Unspeakable, unknown. 
 
 4 [There all the heavenly hosts are seen ; 
 
 In shining ranks they move ; 
 And drink immortal vigour in, 
 With wonder, and with love. 
 
 5 Then at thy feet with awful fear 
 
 Th' adoring armies fall ; 
 With joy they shrink to nothing there, 
 Before th' eternal all. 
 
 6 There I would vie with all the host 
 
 In duty, and in bliss ; 
 While less than nothing I could boast, 
 And vanity confess.] 
 
 7 The more thy glories strike mine eyes, 
 
 The humbler I shall lie ; 
 Thus, while I sink, my joys shall rise 
 Unmeasurably high. 
 
 080 
 
 Psalm 96. L. P. M. # 
 
 St. Hellen's. 
 The Ood of the Gentiles. 
 
 LET all the earth their voices raise 
 To sing the choicest psalm of praise, 
 To sing and bless Jehovah's name: 
 His glory let the heathens know, 
 His wonders to the nations show, 
 And all his saving works proclaim. 
 2 The heathens know thy glory, Lord; 
 The wondering nations read thy word ; 
 
 Among us is Jehovah known : 
 Our worship shall no more be paid 
 To gods which mortal hands have made ; 
 Our Maker is our God alone. 
 
 3 He framed the globe, he built the sky, 
 He made the shining worlds on high, 
 
 And reigns complete in glory there : 
 His beams are majesty and light ; 
 His beauties how divinely bright ! 
 
 His temple how divinely fair ! 
 
 4 Come, the great 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. 
 
 661 
 
 Hi-MN 91. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 Braintree, Barby. 
 The crlcnj of Christ in heaven. 
 
 OTHE delights, the heavenly joys, 
 The glories of the place, 
 Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams 
 Of his o'erflowing grace. 
 2 Sweet majesty and awful love 
 Sit smiling on his brow; 
 And all the glorious ranks above 
 At humble distance bow 
 
 J7# 
 
 3 [Princes to his imperial name 
 
 Bend their bright sceptres down ; 
 Dominions, thrones, and powers rejoice 
 To see him wear the crown. 
 
 4 Archangels sound his lofty praise 
 
 Through every heavenly street, 
 And lay their highest honours down 
 Submissive at his feet] 
 
 5 Those soft, those blessed feet of his, 
 
 That once rude iron tore, 
 High on a throne of light they stand* 
 And all the saints adore. 
 
 6 His head, the dear majestic head, 
 
 That cruel thorns did wound, 
 See what immortal glories shine, 
 And circle it around! 
 
 7 This is the Man, th' exalted Man, 
 
 Whom we, unseen, adore ! 
 But, when our eyes behold his face, 
 Our hearts shall love him more. 
 
 8 [Lord ! how our souls are all on fire 
 
 To see thy blest abode: 
 Our tongues rejoice in tunes of praise 
 To our incarnate God! 
 
 9 And while our faith enjoys this sight, 
 
 We long to leave our clay ; 
 And wish thy fiery chariots, Lord, 
 To fetch our souls away.] 
 
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 aao Hymn 75. B. 2. C. M. # 
 
 ^^^ Christmas, Tallis' Chant. 
 
 Spiritual and eternal joys ; or, the beatific sight 
 of Christ. 
 
 ROM thee,my God,my joys shall rise, 
 And run eternal rounds, 
 Beyond the limits of the skies, 
 And all created bounds. 
 
 2 The holy triumphs of my soul 
 
 Shall death itself outbrave, 
 
 Leave dull mortality behind, 
 
 And fly beyond the grave. 
 
 3 There, where my blessed Jesus reigns, 
 
 In heaven's unmeasured space, 
 I'll spend a long eternity 
 In pleasure, and in praise. 
 
 4 Millions of years my wondering eyes 
 
 Shall o'er thy beauties rove ; 
 And endless ages I'll adore 
 The glories of thy love. 
 
 5 [Sweet Jesus ! every smile of thine 
 
 Shall fresh endearments bring, 
 And thousand tastes of new delight 
 From all thy graces spring. 
 
 6 Haste, my Beloved, fetch my soul 
 
 Up to thy bless'd abode ; 
 Fly, for my spirit longs to see 
 My Saviour, and my God.] 
 
663, 664, 665 
 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 666—671 
 
 I cannot persuade myself to put a full period to these divine 
 Hymns, until I have addressed a special SONG OF GLORY to 
 God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Though the 
 Latin name of it, Gloria Palri, be retained in the English nation 
 from the Roman Church ; and though there may be some ex- 
 cesses of superstitious honour paid to the words of it, which may 
 have wrought some unhappy prejudices in weaker Christians ; 
 yet I believe it still to be one of the noblest parts of Christian 
 worship. The subject of it is, the doctrine of the Trinity, which 
 is that peculiar glory of the Divine Nature, that our Lord Jesus 
 Christ has so clearly revealed unto men, and is so necessary to 
 true Christianity. The action is praise, which is the most com- 
 plete and exalted part of heavenly worship. I have cast the 
 song into a variety of forms, and have fitted it by a plain version, 
 or a larger paraphrase, to be su."><r either alone, or at the conclu- 
 sion of another Hymn. I have added also a few Hosannas, or 
 ascriptions of salvation to Christ, in the same manner, and for 
 the same end. 4 
 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 TH03E OF EACH METRE ARE PLACED TOGETHER, 
 BEGINNING WITH LONG METRE. 
 
 fiao Hymn 26. B. 3. 1st L. M. # 
 
 vUW Old Hundred, Angels' Hymn. 
 A song of ■praise to the ever-blessed TRINITY, GOD 
 the FATHER, SON, and SPIRIT. 
 
 BLESS'D be the Father and his love, 
 To whose celestial source we owe 
 Rivers of endless joy above, 
 And rills of comfort here below. 
 
 2 Glory to th.ee, great Son of God, 
 From whose dear wounded body rolls 
 A precious stream of vital blood, 
 Pardon and life for dying souls. 
 
 3 We give the sacred Spirit praise, 
 Who in our hearts of sin and wo 
 Makes living springs of grace arise, 
 And into boundless glory flow. 
 
 4 Thus God the Father, God the Son, 
 And God the Spirit, we adore, 
 That sea of life and love unknown. 
 Without a bottom or a shore. 
 
 664 
 
 Hymn 29. B. 3. 2d L. M. # 
 
 Winchelsea, Enfield. 
 
 GLORY to God the Trinity, 
 Whose name has mysteries unknown ; 
 In essence One, in person Three ; 
 A social nature, yet alone. 
 2 When all our noblest powers are join'd 
 The honours of thy name to raise, 
 Thy glories over-match our mind. 
 And angels faint beneath the praise. 
 
 665 Hymn 32. B. 3. 3d L. M. # 
 
 npO God the Father, God the Son, 
 -*- And God the Spirit, Three in One, 
 Be honour, praise, and glory given, 
 3y all on earth, and all in heaven. 
 
 666 Hymn 33. B. 3. L. M. £g 
 
 Or thus. 
 
 \ LL glory to thy wondrous name, 
 ■**• Father of mercy, God of love ; 
 Thus we exalt the Lord, the Lamb, 
 And thus we praise the heavenly Dove. 
 
 aarf Hymn 27. B. 3. 1st C. M. # 
 
 ^^ ' Bray, St. Martin's. 
 
 |^.LORY to God the Father's name 
 ^-* Who, from our sinful race, 
 Chose out his favourites to proclaim 
 The honours of his grace. 
 
 2 Glory to God the San be paid, 
 
 Who dwelt in humble clay, 
 And, to redeem us from the dead, 
 Gave his own life away. 
 
 3 Glory to God the Spirit give, 
 
 From whose almighty power 
 Our souls their heavenly birth derive, 
 And bless the happy hour. 
 
 4 Glory to God that reigns above, 
 
 Th' eternal Three in One, 
 Who by the wonders of his love 
 Has made his nature known. 
 
 668 Hymn 30. B. 3 2d C. M. # 
 npHE God of mercy be adored, 
 - 1 - Who calls our souls from death, 
 Who saves by his redeeming word 
 
 And new-creating breath. 
 2 To praise the Father, and the Son, 
 And Spirit, all divine, 
 The One in Three, and Three in One, 
 Let saints and angels join. 
 
 669 Hymn 34. B. 3. 3d C. M. # 
 
 WOW let the Father, and the Son, 
 1 ^ And Spirit be adored, 
 Where there are works to > make him 
 known, 
 Or saints to love the Lord. 
 
 670 Hymn 35. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 Or thus. 
 
 TTONOUR to thee, Almighty Three, 
 •*"*■ And everlasting One ; 
 All glory to the Father be, 
 The Spirit, and the Son. 
 
 Rrf-t The 2d at the end of the Psalms. 
 °« 1 CM. # 
 
 LET God the Father, and the Son, 
 And Spirit be adored, 
 Where there are works to make him 
 known, 
 Or saints to love the Lord. 
 
67a— 670 
 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 677—679 
 
 fi7£ Hymn 28. B. 3. 1st S. M. # 
 
 " • ~ Dover, Silver Street. 
 
 LET God the Father live 
 Forever on our tongues ; 
 Sinners from his first love derive 
 The ground of all their songs. 
 
 2 Ye saints, employ your breath 
 In honour to the Son, 
 
 Who bought your souls from hell and 
 death, 
 By offering up 'his own. 
 
 3 Give to the Spirit praise 
 Of an immortal strain, 
 
 Whose light and power and grace 
 conveys 
 Salvation down to men. 
 
 4 While God the Comforter 
 Reveals our pardon'd sin, 
 
 O may the blood and water bear 
 The same record within ! 
 
 5 To the great One in Three, 
 That seal this grace in heaven, 
 
 The Father, Son, and Spirit, be 
 Eternal glory given. 
 
 673 Hymn 31. B. 3. 2d S. Iff, : 
 
 LET God the Maker's name 
 Have honour, love and fear; 
 To God the Saviour pay the same, 
 And God the Comforter. 
 2 Father of lights above, 
 Thy mercy we adore, 
 The Son of" thine eternal love, 
 And Spirit of thy power. 
 
 674 Hymn 36. B. 3. 3d S. M. # 
 
 YE angels round the throne, 
 And sai#ts that dwell below, 
 Worship the Father, love the Son, 
 And bless the Spirit too. 
 
 675 Hymn 37. B. 3. S. M. 
 
 Or t'ms. 
 
 GIVE to the Father praise 
 Give glory to the Son ; 
 And to the Spirit of his grace 
 Be equal honour done. 
 
 Gn d The 5th at the end of the Psalms. 
 
 *>«0 p.m. # 
 
 NOW to the great and sacred Three, 
 The Father, Son, and Spirit, be 
 Eternal praise and glory given, 
 Through all the worlds where God is 
 
 known, 
 By all the angels near the throne, 
 And all the saints in earth and heaven. 
 
 677 
 
 Hymn 38. B. 3. H. M. 
 
 Harwich, Jietliesda. 
 
 A song of praise, to the blessed Trinity. 
 
 I GIVE immortal praise 
 To God the Father's love, 
 For all my comforts here, 
 And better hopes above: 
 He sent his own I To die for sins 
 Eternal Son, | That man had done. 
 
 2 To God the Son belongs 
 Immortal glory too, 
 
 Who bought us with his blood 
 
 From everlasting wo : 
 And now he lives, I And sees the fruit 
 And now he reigns, | Of all his pains. 
 
 3 To God the Spirit's name 
 Immortal worship give, 
 Whose new-creating power 
 Makes the dead sinner live : 
 
 His work completes I And fills the soul 
 The great design, j With joy divine. 
 
 4 Almighty God, to thee 
 Be endless honours done, 
 The undivided Three, 
 And the mysterious One : 
 
 Where reason fails I There faith prevails 
 With all her powers, j And love adores. 
 
 ^7Q Hymn 39. B. 3. H. M. # 
 
 u e ^ Harwich, St. Philips. 
 
 npO Him that chose us first, 
 -*- Before the world began ; 
 To Him that bore the curse 
 To save rebellious man; 
 To Him that form'd I Is endless praise 
 Our hearts anew | And glory due. 
 
 2 The FatherVlove shall run 
 Through our immortal songs ; 
 We bring to God the Son 
 Hosannas on our tongues: 
 
 Our lips address I With equal praise, 
 The Spirit's name, | And zeal the same. 
 
 3 Let every saint above, 
 
 And angel round the throne, 
 
 Forever bless and love 
 
 The sacred Three in One. [time 
 Thus heaven shall raise I When earth and 
 His honours high, Grow old and die. 
 
 679 Hymn 40. B. 3. H. M. # 
 
 npO God the Father's throne 
 -*- Perpetual honours raise ; 
 Glory to God the Son, 
 To God the Spirit, praise : 
 And while our lips J Our faith adores 
 Their tribute bring J The name we sing 
 
G80-GS4 
 
 HOSANNAS. 
 
 685—687 
 
 680 
 
 The (3th at the end of the Psalms. 
 
 H.M. # 
 mO God the Father's throne 
 -*- Perpetual honours raise ; 
 Glory to" God the Son, 
 To God the Spirit, praise : 
 
 With all our powers, | Thy name we sing. 
 
 Eternal King, j While faith adores. 
 
 681 Hymn 41. JB. 3. H.M. # 
 
 Or lliiis. 
 
 TO our eternal God, 
 The Father, and the Son, 
 And Spirit, all divine, 
 Three mysteries in one, 
 Salvation, power, I By all on earth, 
 And praise be given, | And all in heaven. 
 
 THE HOSANNA : 
 
 OR, 
 
 SALVATION ASCRIBED TO CHRIST. 
 
 682 Hymn 42. B. 3. L. M. # 
 
 HOSANNA to King David's Son, 
 Who reigns on a superior throne ; 
 We bless the Prince of heavenly birth, 
 Who brings salvation down to earth. 
 2 Let every nation, every age, 
 In this delightful work engage ; 
 Old men and babes in Sion sing 
 The growing glories of her King. 
 
 683 Hymn 43. B. 3. C. M. # 
 
 HOSANNA to the Prince of Grace ; 
 Sion, behold thy King ; 
 Proclaim the Son of David's race, 
 And teach the babes to sing. 
 2 Hosanna to the incarnate Word, 
 Who from the Father came ; 
 Ascribe salvation to the Lord, 
 With blessings on his name. 
 
 aQA Hymn 16. B. 1. CM. # 
 
 vc ^* Bedford, Parma. 
 
 Hosanna to Christ. 
 
 CXOSANNA to the royal Son 
 
 ■"- Of David's ancient line ; 
 His natures two, his person one, 
 Mysterious and divine. 
 2 The root of David here, we find, 
 And offspring is the same ; 
 Eternity and time are join'd 
 In our Immanuel's name. 
 
 | 3 Bless'd he that comes to wretched men 
 With peaceful news from heaven; 
 | Hosannas of the highest strain 
 
 To Christ the Lord be given ! 
 4 Let mortals ne'er refuse to take 
 Th' hosanna on their tongues, 
 Lest rocks and stones should rise, and 
 break 
 Their silence into songs. 
 
 fiQ* Hymn 89. B. 2. CM. # 
 
 vc,w Christmas, York. 
 
 Christ's vict.ory over Satan. 
 
 HOSANNA to our conquering King, 
 The prince of darkness flies ; 
 His troops rush headlong down to hell, 
 Like lightning from the skies. 
 2 There, bound in chains, the lions roar, 
 And fright the rescued sheep ; 
 But heavy bars confine their power 
 And malice to the deep. 
 3 Hosanna to our conquering King! 
 All hail, incarnate Love ! 
 Ten thousand songs and glories wai 
 To crown thy head above. 
 4 Thy victories and thy deathless fame 
 Through the wide world shall run 
 And everlasting ages sing 
 The triumphs thou hast won. 
 
 686 
 
 Hymn 44. B. 3. S. M. 
 
 Watchman, St. Thomas. 
 
 HOSANNA to the Son 
 Of David, and of God, , 
 Who brought the news of pardon down 
 
 And bought it with his blood. 
 2 To Christ th' anointed King 
 Be endless blessings given; 
 Let the whole earth his glory sing, 
 Who made our peace with Heaven. 
 
 aOfi Hymn 45. B. 3. H. M. # 
 
 UO • Harwich, Bethesda. 
 
 HOSANNA to the King 
 Of David's ancient blood ; 
 Behold he comes to bring 
 Forgiving grace from God ; 
 Let old and young I And at his feet 
 Attend his way, | Their honours lay. 
 2 Glory to God on high ; 
 Salvation to the Lamb ; 
 Let earth, and sea, and sky, 
 His wondrous love proclaim: 
 Upon his head I And every age 
 
 Shall honours rest, | Pronounce him blest. 
 
SUPPLEMENT TO WATTS. 
 
 SELECTION 
 
 or 
 
 MORE TOAN FIVE HUNDRED 
 
 HYMNS, 
 
 FROM THE 
 
 MOST APPROVED AUTHORS, 
 
 ON A 
 
 GREAT VARIETY OF SUBJECTS 
 
 AMONG AVHICH ARE 
 
 ALL THE HYMNS OF DR. WATTS, 
 
 ADAPTED TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE WORSHIP, NOT 
 PUBLISHED IN THE COMMON EDITIONS. 
 
SYLLABUS 
 
 OF THE ARRANGEMENT IN THE SUPPLEMENT 
 
 1st Sup. 2d Sup 
 
 THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD . . . 1 to 20 328 to 337 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE 
 
 
 . 21 - 33 335 - 337 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE 
 
 
 . 34 - 38 338 - 343 
 
 SCRIPTURE 
 
 
 
 . 39 - 42 
 
 CHRIST .... 
 
 
 
 . 43 - 70 344 - 357 
 
 His birth .... 
 
 
 
 43 - 47 344 - 345 
 
 Life and Ministry 
 
 
 
 . 48-49 346 
 
 Sufferings and Death 
 
 
 
 . 50-51 
 
 Resurrection 
 
 
 
 . 52 - 54 347 - 348 
 
 Ascension and Exaltation 
 
 
 
 . 55 - 56 349 - 351 
 
 Intercession 
 
 
 
 . 57 
 
 Dominion 
 
 
 
 58 
 
 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 
 
 
 
 . 59 - 70 352 - 357 
 
 Conference Meetings 
 
 
 
 . 227 - 230 447 - 448 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL 
 
 • 
 
 
 . 71 - 93 358 - 362 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL 
 
 
 
 .# 94 - 99 
 
 Invitations and Promises . 
 
 
 
 . 100 - 104 363 - 374 
 
 HOLY SPIRIT 
 
 
 
 . 105 - 148 375 - 381 
 
 Graces of the Spirit ' . 
 
 
 
 . 107 - 148 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN 
 
 
 
 . 149 - 171 382 420 
 
 WORSHIP 
 
 
 
 . 172 - 193 421 - 435 
 
 Private .... 
 
 
 
 172 
 
 Family .... 
 
 
 
 . 173 - 174 
 
 Public .... 
 
 
 
 . 175 - 179 
 
 Lord's day .... 
 
 
 
 
 Before prayer 
 
 
 
 . 184 - 187 
 
 Before sermon . . 
 
 
 
 
 After sermon . . 
 
 
 
 . 190 - 193 532 - 533 
 
 THE CHURCH . 
 
 
 
 . 194 - 232 436 - 476 
 
 Lord's Supper 
 
 
 
 . 205 - 210 436 - 437 
 
 Ordinations . . . 
 
 
 
 
 Missionary Meetings 
 
 
 
 . 219 - 226 438 - 466 
 
 Collections 
 
 
 
 . 231 - 232 
 
 Revivals .... 
 
 
 
 . 467 - 471 
 
 Opening Meeting Houses 
 TIMES AND SEASONS . 
 
 
 
 . 175 - 176 472 - 474 
 
 
 
 . 233 - 276 482 - 489 
 
 Morning and Evening 
 
 
 
 . 233 - 238 482 - 484 
 
 Seasons of the Year 
 
 
 
 . 239 - 243 485 - 489 
 
 New and old Year 
 
 
 
 . 244-548 518 
 
 Marriage 
 
 
 
 249 
 
 Meeting and parting of Friends 
 
 
 
 . 250-251 
 
 Youth and old Age . 
 
 
 
 . 252-258 
 
 Sunday Schools 
 
 
 
 . 259 - 261 479 - 481 
 
 Days of Fasting 
 
 
 
 . 262 - 266 
 
 Days of Thanksgiving 
 
 
 
 . 267 - 269 
 
 Sickness and Recovery . . 
 TIME AND ETERNITY . 
 
 
 
 . 270 - 276 
 
 
 
 . 277-279 528 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION 
 
 
 
 . 280-298 490 - 493 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT . 
 
 
 
 . 299-301 494 - 497 
 
 HEAVEN .... 
 
 
 
 . 302 - 305 498 - 501 
 
 DOXOLOGIES .... 
 
 
 
 . 306-312 
 
 BAPTISM . . 
 
 
 
 . 313-327 502 - 515 
 
 Occasional Pieces 
 
 
 
 . 516 - 533 
 
 Anthems . . 
 
 
 
 
SELECTION OF HYMNS. 
 
 THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD, 
 
 ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 
 
 i Hymn 1. L. M. Addison. # 
 
 * Castle Street, Nantwich, Slade. 
 
 Being of God proclaimed by creation. 
 
 THE spacious firmament on high, 
 With all the blue, ethereal sky, 
 And spangled heavens, a shining frame, 
 Their great Original proclaim. 
 
 2 The unwearied sun, from day to day, 
 Doth his Creator's power display ; 
 And publishes, to every land, 
 
 The work of an almighty hand. 
 
 3 Soon as the evening shades prevail, 
 The moon takes up the wondrous tale, 
 And nightly, to the listening earth, 
 Repeats the story of her birth ; 
 
 4 While all the stars that round her burn, 
 And all the planets, in their turn, 
 Confirm the tidings as they roll, 
 
 And spread the truth from pole to pole. 
 
 5 What though in solemn silence all 
 Move round this dark, terrestrial ball ; 
 What though no real voice nor sound 
 Amid their radiant orbs be found : 
 
 6 In reason's ear they all rejoice, 
 And utter forth a glorious voice ; 
 Forever singing, as they shine, 
 
 ' The hand that made us is divine.' 
 
 O Hymn 2. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 Conway, St. Martin's, Barby. 
 Condescension of God. 
 
 ETERNAL Power, Almighty God, 
 Who can approach thy throne ? 
 Accessless light is thine abode, 
 To angel eyes unknown. 
 
 2 Before the radiance of thine eye, 
 
 The heavens no longer shine ; 
 And all the glories of th*e sky 
 Are but the shade of thine. 
 
 3 Great God, and wilt thou condescend 
 
 To cast a look below ? 
 To this vile world thy notice bend, 
 These seats of sin and wo ? 
 
 4 [But O! to show thy smiling face, 
 
 To bring thy glories near ! 
 Amazing and transporting grace, 
 To dwell with mortals here!] 
 
 5 Plow strange ! how awful is thy love ! 
 
 With trembling we adore : 
 Not all the exalted minds above 
 Its wonders can explore. • 
 
 6 While golden harps and angel tongues 
 
 Resound immortal lays, 
 Great God, permit our humble songs 
 To rise, and mean thy praise. 
 
 Q Hymn 3. C. M. Watts's Lyrics. # 
 
 St. Ann's, Nottingham, Dorchester. 
 Condescension of God. 
 
 ^ITHEN the Eternal bows the skies, 
 * * To visit earthly things, 
 With scorn divine he turns his eyes 
 From towers of haughty kings. 
 
 2 He bids his awful chariot roll 
 
 Far downward from the skies, 
 To visit every humble soul, 
 With pleasure in his eyes. 
 
 3 Why should the Lord, that reigns above, 
 
 Disdain so lofty kings ? 
 Say, .Lord, and why such looks of love 
 Upon such worthless things ? 
 
 4 Mortals, be dumb ; what creature dares 
 
 Dispute his awful will ? 
 Ask no account of his affairs, 
 But tremble, and be still. 
 
 5 Just like his nature is his grace, 
 
 All sovereign and all free ; 
 Great God, how searchless are thy ways ! 
 How deep thy judgments be ! 
 
 4 Hymn 4. C. M. Watts's Lyrics. # 
 
 Abridge, Canterbury. 
 Decrees and Dominion of God. 
 
 KEEP silence, all created things, 
 And wait your Maker's nod: 
 My soul stands trembling-, while she sings 
 
 The honours of her God. 
 2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown 
 Hang on his firm decree : 
 
5, 6 
 
 THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 7,8 
 
 He sits on no precarious throne, 
 Nor borrows leave to be. 
 
 3 Chain'd to his throne, a volume lies, 
 
 With all the fates of men, 
 With every angel's form and size, 
 Drawn by the eternal pen. 
 
 4 His providence unfolds the book, 
 
 And makes his counsels shine ; 
 Each opening leaf, and every stroke 
 Fulfils some deep design. 
 
 5 Here, he exalts neglected worms 
 
 To sceptres and a crown : 
 And there, the following page he turns, 
 And treads the monarch down. 
 
 6 Not Gabriel asks the reason why ; 
 
 Nor God the reason gr^es ; 
 Nor dares the favourite angel pry 
 Between the folded leaves. 
 
 7 My God, I would not long to see 
 
 My fate with curious eyes, 
 What gloomy lines are writ for me, 
 
 Or what bright scenes may rise. 
 S In thy fair book of life and grace, 
 
 O may I find my name 
 Recorded in some humble place, 
 
 Beneath my Lord the Lamb ! 
 
 K Hymn 5. C. M. Roive. # 
 
 " St. Ann's, Canterbury, Devizes. 
 Eternity of God. 
 
 THOU didst, O mighty God, exist 
 Ere time began its race ; 
 Before the ample elements 
 
 Fill'd up the void of space. 
 3 Before the ponderous earthly globe 
 In fluid air was stay'd ; 
 Before the ocean's mighty springs 
 Their liquid stores display'd. 
 
 3 And when the pillars of the world, 
 
 With sudden ruin break, 
 And all this vast and goodly frame 
 Sinks in the mighty wreck: 
 
 4 When from her orb the moon shall start, 
 
 The astonish'd sun roll back ; 
 While all the trembling starry lamps 
 Their ancient course forsake ; 
 
 5 Forever permanent and fix'd, 
 
 From agitation free, 
 Unchanged in everlasting years, 
 Shall thy existence be. 
 
 6 
 
 Hymn 6. L. M. Needham. # 
 
 Portugal, Wells, Shoel. 
 Faithfulness of Ood. 
 
 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 all truth can never lie : 
 As well might he his being quit 
 As break his oath, or word forget. 
 
 4 Let frighted 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 tlieir stations in the skies ; 
 Let heaven 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. 
 
 n Hymn 7. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 Irish, Exeter, Abridge, Newton. 
 Goodness of God. 
 
 "^j/E 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 Son, his only Son, 
 
 To ransom rebel worms; 
 'Tis here he makes his goodness known 
 In its diviner forms. 
 
 4 To this dear refuge, Lord, we come ; 
 
 'Tis 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 thy almighty love . 
 
 What honours shall we raise ? 
 Not all the raptured songs above 
 Can render equal praise. 
 
 8 Hymn 8. L. M. Watts' 's Lyrics. # 
 Portugal, OJd Hundred, Blendon. 
 Greatness of God, or, God supreme and self-sufficient. 
 
 WHAT is our God, or what his name, 
 Nor men can learnj nor angels teach ! 
 He dwells conceal'd in radiant flame, 
 Where neither eyes nor thoughts can 
 reach. 
 
9, 10 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 11, 12 
 
 2 The spacious worlds of heavenly light, 
 Compared with him, how short they fall ! 
 They are too dark, and he too bright ; 
 Nothing are they, and God is all. 
 
 3 He spoke the wondrous word, and, lo ! 
 Creation rose at his command ; 
 Whirlwinds and seas their limits know, 
 Bound in the hollow of his hand. 
 
 4 There rests the, earth, there roll the 
 
 spheres, . 
 There nature leans, and feels her prop ; 
 But his OAvn self sufficience bears 
 The weight of his own glories up. 
 
 5 The tide of creatures ebbs and flows, 
 Measuring their changes by the m;,on ; 
 No ebb his sea of glory knows ; 
 
 His age is one eternal noon. 
 
 6 Then fly, my song, an endless round ; 
 The lofty tune let Gabriel raise : 
 
 All nature dwell upon the sound, 
 But we can ne'er fulfil the praise. 
 
 9 Hymn 9. C. M. Rippon's Select.# or b 
 Bedford, Abridge, York. 
 Holiness of God. 
 
 HOLY and reverend is the name 
 Of our eternal King : 
 Thrice holy Lord, the angels cry; 
 Thrice holy, let us sing. 
 
 2 Heaven's brightest lamps, with him 
 
 compared, 
 How mean they look, and dim! 
 The fairest angels have their spots, 
 When once compared with him. 
 
 3 Holy is he in all his works, 
 
 And truth is his delight ; 
 But sinners and their wicked ways 
 Shall perish from his sight. 
 
 4 The deepest reverence of the mind, 
 
 Pay, O my soul, to God ; 
 Lift with thy hands a holy heart 
 To his sublime abode. 
 
 5 With sacred awe pronounce his name, 
 
 Whom words nor thoughts can reach : 
 A broken heart shall please him more 
 Than the best forms of speech. 
 
 6 Thou holy God, preserve my soul 
 
 From all pollution free ; 
 The pure in heart are thy delight, 
 And they thy face shall see. 
 
 1 A Hymn 10. L. M. Watts's Lyrics. # 
 
 *■** Stonefield, Angel's Hymn. 
 
 Incomprehensibility of Ood. 
 
 GOD is a name my soui adores ; 
 Th' Almighty Three, th' eternal One! 
 Nature and grace, with all their powers, 
 Confess the Infinite Unknown. 
 
 18 
 
 2 From thy great self thy being springs : 
 Thou art thy own original, 
 Made up of uncreated things, 
 And self-sufhcience bears them all. 
 
 3.Thy voice produced the seas and spheres, 
 Bid the waves roar, and planets shine ; 
 But nothing like thyself appears 
 Through all these spacious works of thine. 
 
 4 Still restless nature dies and grows ; 
 From change to chano-e the creatures run 
 Thy being no succession knows, 
 And all thy vast designs are one. 
 
 5 Thrones and dominions round thee fall 
 And worship in submissive forms ; 
 Thy presence shakes this lower ball, 
 This little dwelling-place of worms. 
 
 6 How shall affrighted mortals dare 
 To sing thy glory or thy grace ? 
 Beneath thy feet we lie so far, 
 And see but shadows of thy face ! 
 
 7 Who can behold the blazing light ! 
 Who can approach consuming flame ? 
 None but thy wisdom knows thy might, 
 None but thy word can speak thy name 
 
 I] Hymn 11. CM. Smart. #orb 
 
 A A St. Ann's, Medfield. 
 
 God incomprehensible. 
 
 CELESTIAL King, our spirits lie, 
 Trembling beneath thy feet; 
 And wish, and cast a longing eye, 
 To reach thy lofty seat. 
 
 2 In thee, what endless wonders meet ! 
 
 What various glories shine ! 
 The dazzling rays too fiercely beat 
 Upon our fainting mind. 
 
 3 Angels are lost in glad surprise, 
 
 If thou unveil thy grace ; 
 An humble awe runs through the skies, 
 When wrath arrays thy face. 
 
 4 Created powers, how weak they be J 
 
 How short our praises fall ! 
 
 So much akin to nothing, we, 
 
 And thou, th' eternal All. 
 
 5 Lord, here we bend our humble souls, 
 
 And awfully adore ; 
 For the weak pinions of our minds 
 Can stretch a thought no more. 
 
 lO Hymn 12. CM. Watts. # orb 
 
 ± *' Covington, Bedford. 
 
 Infinity of God. 
 
 rpHY names, how infinite they be! 
 ■*■ Great everlasting One ! 
 Boundless thy might and majesty, 
 
 And unconfined thy throne. 
 2 Thy glories shine of wondrous size, 
 
 And wondrous large thy grace 
 
13, 14 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 15, 16, 17 
 
 Immortal day breaks from thine eyes, 
 And Gabriel veils his face. 
 
 3 Thine essence is a vast abyss, 
 
 Which angels cannot sound, 
 An ocean of infinities, 
 Where all our thoughts are drown'd. 
 
 4 Thy mysteries of creation lie 
 
 Beneath enlighten'd minds ; 
 Thoughts can ascend above the sky, 
 And fly before the winds ; 
 
 5 Reason may grasp the massy hills, 
 
 And stretch from pole to pole ; 
 But half thy name our spirit fills, 
 And overloads our soul. 
 
 6 In vain our haughty reason swells, 
 
 For nothing's found in thee 
 But boundless inconceivables, 
 And vast eternity. 
 
 -i q Hymn 13. C. M. Watts. # or b 
 
 •*-** Canterbury, Bedford, Abridge. 
 
 . Sovereignty and g-race. 
 
 THE Lord, how fearful is his name ! 
 How wide* is his command ! 
 Nature, with all her moving frame, 
 Rests on his mighty hand. 
 
 2 Immortal glory forms his throne, 
 
 And light his awful robe ; 
 While with a smile, or with a frown, 
 He manages the globe. 
 
 3 A word of his almighty breath 
 
 Can swell or sink the seas ; 
 
 Build the vast empires of the earth, 
 
 Or break them as he please. 
 
 4 Adoring angels round him fall, 
 
 In all their shining forms, 
 His sovereign eye looks thro' them all, 
 And pities mortal worms. 
 
 5 Now let the Lord forever reign, 
 
 And sway us as he will ; 
 Sick, or in health, in ease, or pain, 
 We are his favourites still. 
 
 4 In all his doctrines and commands, 
 
 His counsels and designs — 
 In every work his hands have framed, 
 His love supremely shines. 
 
 5 Angels and men the news proclaim 
 
 Through earth and heaven above, 
 The joyful and transporting news, 
 That God, the Lord, is love. 
 
 14 Hymn 14. CM. # 
 
 ■*"" Braintree, Irish, Devizes. 
 
 Love of God. 
 
 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 ; 
 
 Jesus, the gift of gifts, appears, 
 
 To show, that God is love. 
 
 3 Sinai, in clouds, and smoke, and fire, 
 
 Thunders his dreadful name ; 
 But Sion sings, in melting notes, 
 The honours of the Lamb. 
 
 1 X Hymn 15. L. M. Upton's Selec. # 
 
 ± * J Wells, Old Hundred, Portugal. 
 
 Majesty of Cfnd. 
 
 "jP| O thou, my soul, in sacred lays, 
 r"-r Attempt thy great Creator's praise ; 
 
 But, O, what tongue can speak his fame ! 
 
 What mortal verse can reach the theme! 
 
 2 Before his throne a glittering band 
 Of seraphim, and angels, stand ; 
 Ethereal spirits, who, in flight, 
 Outwing the active rays of light. 
 
 3 To God, all nature owes its birth ; 
 He forufd this ponderous globe of earth, 
 He raised the glorious arch on high, 
 And measured out the azure sky. 
 
 4 In all our Maker's grand designs, 
 Omnipotence, with wisdom, shines ; 
 His works, thro' all this wondrous Irame, 
 Bear the great impress of his name. 
 
 5 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, 
 Do thou, my soul, his glories sing : 
 And let his praise employ thy tongue, 
 Till listening worlds applaud the song. 
 
 1 a Hymn 16. L. M. Rippon's Select # 
 
 XVJ Medway, Quito. 
 
 Spirituality of Ood. 
 
 THOU art, O God, a Spirit pure, 
 Invisible to mortal eyes ; 
 Tli' immortal, and th' eternal King, 
 The great, the good, the only wise. 
 
 2 While nature changes, and her works 
 Corrupt, decay, dissolve, and die, 
 Thy essence pure, no change shall see 
 Secure of immortality. 
 
 3 Let stupid heathens frame their gods 
 Of gold and silver, wood and stone ; 
 Ours is the God that made the heavens ; 
 Jehovah he, and God alone. 
 
 4 My soul, the purest homage pay, 
 In truth and spirit him adore ; 
 More shall this please than sacrifice, 
 Than outward forms delight him more. 
 
 1 *7 Hymn 17. C. M. Watts" s Sermons. # 
 
 ■*■ • Irish, Braintree. 
 
 Trinity. 
 
 FATHER of glory! to thy name 
 Immortal praise we give, 
 Who dost an act of grace proclaim) 
 And bid us rebels live. 
 
18, 19 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 20, 21, 22 
 
 2 Immortal honour to the Son, 
 
 Who makes thine anger cease ; 
 Our lives he ransom'd with his own, 
 And died to make our peace. 
 
 3 To thy Almighty Spirit be 
 
 Immortal glory given, 
 Whose influence brings us near to thee, 
 And trains us up for heaven. 
 
 4 Let men with their united voice 
 
 Adore th' eternal God, 
 And spread his honours and their joys 
 Through nations far abroad. 
 
 5 Let faith, and love, and duty join, 
 
 One general song to raise ; 
 Let saints in earth and heaven combine 
 In harmony and praise. 
 
 1Q Hymn 18. L. M. Williams. # 
 
 ±iJ Old Hundred, Portugal. 
 
 Unity of God. 
 
 INTERNAL God! Almighty Cause 
 J Of earth, and seas, 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 possess'd ; 
 Controll'd by none are thy commands ; 
 Thou from thyself alone art bless'd. 
 
 3 To thee alone ourselves we owe ; 
 Let heaven and earth due homage pay ; 
 All other gods we disavow, 
 
 Deny their claims, renounce their sway. 
 
 4 Spread thy great name through heathen 
 Their idol deities dethrone ; [lands ; 
 Reduce the world to thy commands ; 
 And reign, as thou art, God alone. 
 
 j 20 Hymn 20 - l - m - Mxdham. # 
 
 I v Islington, Sharon. 
 
 Moral perfections of the Deity imitated. 
 
 ,f ^ RE AT Author of th' immortal mind ! 
 ^ For noblest thoughts and views 
 design'd, 
 
 Make me ambitious to express 
 
 The image of thy holiness. 
 
 2 While 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 Enlarge my soul with love like thine ; 
 My moral powers by grace refine ; 
 
 So shall 1 feel another's wo, 
 And cheerful feed a hungry foe. 
 
 4 I hope for pardon through thy Son, 
 For all the crimes which 1 have done ; 
 O, may the grace that pardons me, 
 Constrain me to forgive like thee ! 
 
 1 O Hymn 19. L. M. Watts's Lyrics. # 
 
 Blendon, Winchelsea. 
 God only known to himself. 
 
 ^TAND and adore ! how glorious He, 
 ^ That dwells in bright eternity ! 
 We gaze, and we confound our sight, 
 Plunged in th' abyss of dazzling light. 
 
 2 Seraphs, the nearest to the throne, 
 Begin, and speak the Great Unknown: 
 Attempt the song, wind up your strings, 
 To notes untried, and boundless things. 
 
 3 How far your highest praises fall 
 Below th' immense Original ! 
 
 Weak creatures we, that strive in vain 
 To reach an uncreated strain ! 
 
 4 Great God, forgive our feeble lays, 
 Sound out thine own eternal praise ; 
 A song so vast, a theme so high, 
 Calls for the voice that tuned the sky. 
 
 CREATION and PROVIDENCE. 
 
 01 Hymn 21. C. M. Watts's Lyrics. # 
 
 Braintree, Devizes, Arundel. 
 A song to Creating Wisdom. 
 
 ETERNAL Wisdom, thee we praise . 
 Thee, the creation sings ! 
 With thy loved name, rocks, hills and seaa 
 And heaven's high palace rings. 
 
 2 Thy hand, how wide it spread the sky, 
 
 How glorious to behold! 
 Tinged with the blue of heavenly dye, 
 And starr'd 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 Infinite strength, 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 softer passions move ; 
 Pity divine in Jesus' face 
 We see, adore, and love. 
 
 99 Hymn 22. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 *"* Antigua, Castle-Street, Enfield. 
 
 Goi^s goodness to the children of men. 
 
 \~E> sons of men, with joy record 
 ■*• The various wonders of the Lord ; 
 And let his power and goodness sound, 
 Through all your tribes the earth around. 
 | 2 Let the high heavens your songs invite, 
 Those spacious fields of brilliant light ; 
 Where sun, and moon, and planets roll, 
 And stars, that glow from pole to pole. 
 
23, 24 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 25, 26, 27 
 
 3 But O ! that brighter world above, 
 Where lives and reigns incarnate love ! 
 God's only Son, in flesh array'd, 
 
 For man a bleeding victim made. 
 
 4 Thither, my soul, with rapture soar, 
 There, in the land of praise, adore ; 
 The theme demands an angel's lay, 
 Demands an everlasting day. 
 
 OQ Hymn 23. CM. Steele. # 
 
 '•'*■* Irish, Christmas, Chesterfield. 
 Creation and Providence. 
 
 LORD, when our raptured thought 
 Creation's beauties o'er, [surveys 
 All nature joins to teach thy praise, 
 And bid our souls adore. 
 
 2 Where'er we turn our gazing eyes, 
 
 Thy radiant footsteps shine ; 
 Ten thousand pleasing wonders rise, 
 And speaK: their source divine. 
 
 3 The living tribes, of countless forms, 
 
 In earth, and sea, and air, 
 The meanest flies, the smallest worms, 
 Almighty power declare. 
 
 4 Thy wisdom, power, and goodness, Lord, 
 
 In all thy works appear: 
 And O ! let man thy praise record — 
 Man, thy distinguish'd care! 
 
 5 From thee the breath of life he drew; 
 
 That breath thy power maintains, 
 Thy tender mercy, ever new, 
 His brittle frame sustains. 
 
 6 Yet nobler favours claim his praise, 
 
 Of reason's light possess'd ; 
 By revelation's brightest rays 
 Still more divinely bless'd. 
 
 QA Hymn 24. C. IVL Cowper. # 
 
 ^"^* St. Ann's, Barb}', Clarendon. 
 
 The mysteries of Providence; or, light shining out 
 of darkness. 
 
 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, 
 He treasures up his bright designs, 
 And works his sovereign will. 
 
 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, 
 
 The clouds ye so much dread 
 Are big with mercy, and shall break 
 In blessings on your head. 
 
 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense. 
 
 But trust him for his grace ; 
 Behind a frowning providence 
 He hides a smiling face. 
 
 5 His purposes will ripen fast, 
 
 Unfolding every hour ; 
 
 The bud may have & 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. 
 
 9 K Hymn 25. C. M. Beddome. # 
 
 ** U Bedford, St. Martin's. 
 
 Mysteries to be explained hereafter. 
 
 G.REAT God of Providence ! thy ways 
 Are hid from mortal sight; 
 Wrapt in impenetrable shades, 
 Or clothed with dazzling light ! 
 
 2 The wondrous methods of thy grace 
 
 Evade the human eye ; 
 The nearer we attempt t' approach, 
 The farther off they fly. 
 
 3 But in the world of bliss above, 
 
 Where thou dost ever reign, 
 These mysteries shall be all unveil'd, 
 And not a doubt remain. 
 
 4 The Sun of Righteousness shall there 
 
 His brightest beams display, 
 And not a hovering cloud obscure 
 That never-ending day. 
 
 9ft Hymn 26. C. M. Addison. # 
 
 **" Arundel, Irish, Lanesboro'. 
 
 Gratitude for divine mercies. (Part I. 
 
 WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, 
 My rising soul surveys, 
 Transported with the view, I'm lost 
 In wonder, love and praise. 
 
 2 Thy providence my life sustain'd, 
 
 And all my wants redress'd, 
 When in the silent womb I lay, 
 Or hung upon the breast. 
 
 3 To all my weak complaints and cries 
 
 Thy mercy lent an ear, 
 Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learn'd 
 To form themselves in prayer. 
 
 4 Unnumber'd comforts on my soul 
 
 Thy tender care bestow'd, 
 Before my infant heart conceived 
 From whom those comforts flow'd. 
 
 5 When in the slippery paths of youth, 
 
 With heedless steps, I ran, 
 Thine arm unseen convey'd me safe, 
 And led me up to man. 
 
 6 Through hidden dangers, toils, and death, 
 
 It gently clear'd my way ; 
 And through the pleasing scenes ofvice 
 Where thousands go astray. 
 
 97 Hymn 27. CM. Addison. # 
 
 ~ d Bedford, St. Ann's, York. 
 
 Gratitude for diiitte mercies. (Part TI.) 
 /"HEN pale with sickness, oft hast thou 
 With health renew'd my face : 
 
28, 2D 
 
 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 
 
 30, 31 
 
 And when in sin and sorrow sunk, 
 Revived my soul with grace. 
 
 2 Thy bounteous hand with worldly good 
 
 Has made my cup run o'er ; 
 And in a kind and faithful friend 
 Has doubled all my store. 
 
 3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts 
 
 My daily thanks employ, 
 Nor is the least a cheerful heart, 
 That tastes those gifts with joy. 
 
 4 Through every period of my life, 
 
 Thy goodness I'll pursue ; 
 And after death, in distant worlds, 
 The glorious theme renew. 
 
 5 Through all eternity to thee 
 
 A joyful song I'll raise ; 
 For O, eternity s too short 
 To utter all thy praise. 
 
 aq Hymn 28. L. M. Addison. # 
 
 ^° Brighton, Brooklyn. 
 
 God our Shepherd. 
 
 THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, 
 And feed me with a shepherd's care ; 
 His presence shall my wants supply, 
 And guard me with a watchful eye. 
 My noon-day walks he shall attend, 
 And all my midnight hours defend. 
 
 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, 
 Or on the thirsty mountain pant ; 
 To fertile vales, and dewy meads, 
 My weary, wandering steps he leads : 
 Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, 
 Amid the verdant landscapes flow. 
 
 3 Though in a bare and; rugged way, 
 Through devious, lonely wilds I stray, 
 His bounty shall my pains beguile, 
 The barren wilderness shall smile, 
 With lively greens and herbage crown'd, 
 And streams shall murmur' all around. 
 
 4 Though in the paths of death I tread, 
 With gloomy horrors overspread, 
 
 My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, 
 For thou, O Lord, art with me still ; 
 Thy friendly staff shall give me aid, 
 And guide me through the dismal shade. 
 
 9Q Hymn 29. L. M. Coivper. # 
 
 ~ u Blade, Sharon. 
 
 Grace and Providence. 
 
 ALMIGHTY King ! whose wondrous 
 hand 
 Supports the weight of sea and land ; 
 Whose grace is such a boundless store, 
 No heart shall break that sighs fbr more. 
 2 Thy providence supplies my food, 
 And 'tis thv blessing makes it good ; 
 18* 
 
 My soul is nourish'd by thy word ; 
 Let soul and body praise the Lord. 
 
 3 My streams of outward comfort came 
 From him who built this earthly frame ; 
 Whate'er 1 want, his bounty gives, 
 By whom my soul forever lives. 
 
 4 Either his hand preserves from pain, 
 Or, if I feel it, heals again ; 
 
 Vrom Satan's malice shields my breast, 
 Or over-rules it for the best. 
 
 5 Forgive the song that falls so low 
 Beneath the gratitude I owe ; 
 
 It means thy praise, however poor, 
 An angel's song can do no more. 
 
 QA Hymn 30. CM. Addison. # 
 
 Jordan, Mear, Rochester. 
 The Traveller's Psalm. 
 
 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, 
 Through burning climes they pass un- 
 And breathe in tainted air. [hurt, 
 
 3 When by the dreadful tempest borne 
 
 High on the broken wave, 
 They know thou art not slow to hear, 
 Nor impotent to save. 
 
 4 The storm is laid, the winds retire, 
 
 Obedient to thy will ; 
 The sea, that roars at thy command, 
 At thy command is still. 
 
 5 In midst of dangers, fears, and deaths, 
 
 Thy goodness we'll adore ; 
 We'll praise thee for thy mercies past, 
 And humbly hope for more. 
 
 Q1 Hymn 31. L. M. Upton. 
 
 t * i Luton, Shoel, Eaton. 
 
 Gratitude for journeying mercies 
 
 by 
 This monument of grateful praise. 
 
 2 Many go out and ne'er return, 
 But leave their families to mourn 
 The sad, irreparable blow, 
 Hasty, and vast, and awful too. 
 
 3 Others return'd in safety, find, 
 
 Fled from the earth, some lovely mind, 
 Embrace in vain the breathless clay, 
 And wish to grieve themselves away. 
 
 4 What woes beyond my powers to count, 
 What sorrows to unknown amount 
 
32, 33 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 
 34, 35 
 
 Might have occur'd to wound my heart, 
 And bid my brightest scenes depart : 
 
 5 But God (his name my soul shall bless) 
 Still crowns my house with life and peace ; 
 My life he crowns with every good, 
 And will be known a gracious God. 
 
 6 What can I do but ask his grace, 
 Still to enhance my debt of praise ; 
 Jesus, my soul to thee I bring, 
 And long to serve thee while I smg. 
 
 QQ Hymn 32. C. M. Madan'a Coll. # 
 
 **** Franklin, Mear, St. Ann's. 
 
 Thanksgiving for deliverance in a storm. 
 
 OUR little bark, on boisterous seas, 
 By cruel tempest tost, 
 Without one cheerful beam of hope, 
 Expecting to be lost! 
 
 2 We to the Lord in humble prayer 
 
 Breath'd out our sad distress ; 
 Though feeble, yet with contrite hearts, 
 We begg'd return of peace. 
 
 3 The stormy winds did cease to blow, 
 
 The waves no more did roll ; 
 And soon again a placid sea 
 Spoke comfort to each soul. 
 
 4 O ! may our grateful, trembling hearts 
 
 Sweet halMujah's sing 
 To Him who hath our lives preserved, 
 Our Saviour and our King. 
 
 5 Let us proclaim to all the world, 
 
 With heart and voice, again, 
 And tell the wonders he hath done 
 For us, the sons of men. 
 
 oo Hymn 33. L. M. Evans's Coll. # 
 
 e,t * Sharon, Islington. 
 
 Providence. 
 
 THE earth and all the heavenly frame 
 Their great Creator's love proclaim ! 
 He gives the sun his genial power, 
 And sheds the soft refreshing shower. 
 
 2 The ground with plenty blooms again, 
 And yields her various fruits to men ; 
 To men ! who from thy bounteous hand, 
 Receive the gifts of every land. 
 
 3 Nor to the human race alone 
 
 Is his paternal goodness shown : 
 The tribes of earth, and sea, and air 
 Enjoy his universal care. 
 
 4 Not e'en a sparrow yields hjs breath 
 Till God permits the stroke of death ; 
 He hears the ravens when they call ; 
 The Father, and the Friend of all. 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 Q A Hymn 34. C. M. Watts's Lyrics. # 
 
 " * Norfolk, Marlow. 
 
 Universal Hallelujah 
 
 PRAISE ye the Lord, immortal choir, 
 That fill the realms above ; 
 Praise him, who form'd you of his fire, 
 And feeds you with his love. 
 
 2 Shine to his praise, ye crystal skies-, 
 
 The floor of his abode ; 
 Or veil in shade your thousand eyes 
 Before your brighter God. 
 
 3 Thou restless globe of golden light, 
 
 Whose beams create our days," 
 Join with the silver queen of night, 
 And own your borrow'd rays. 
 
 4 Winds, ye shall bear his name aloud, 
 
 Through the ethereal blue ; 
 
 For when his chariot is a cloud, 
 
 He makes his wheels of you. 
 
 5 Shout to the Lord, ye surging seas, 
 
 In your eternal roar, 
 Let wave to wave resound his praise, 
 And shore reply to shore. 
 
 6 Thunder and hail, and fires and storms, 
 
 The troops of his command, 
 Appear in all your dreadful forms, 
 And speak his awful hand. 
 
 7 Wave your tall heads, ye lofty pines, 
 
 To Him that bid you grow, 
 Sweet clusters bend the fruitful vines 
 On every thankful bough. 
 
 8 Thus while the meaner creatures sing, 
 
 Ye mortals, catch the sound : 
 Echo the glories of your King 
 Through all the nations round. 
 
 O x Hymn 35. C. M. Evans's Coll. # 
 
 ^ 9 * J Stamford, Irish, Devizes. 
 
 Praise to God. 
 
 THE glorious armies of the sky, 
 To thee, Almighty King ! 
 Triumphant anthems consecrate, 
 And hallelujahs sing. 
 
 2 But still their most exalted flights 
 
 Fall vastly short of thee ; 
 How distant then must human praise 
 From thy perfections be ? 
 
 3 Yet how, my God, shall I refrain, 
 
 When to my ravish'd sense, 
 Each creature in its various ways, 
 Displays thy excellence ? 
 
 4 The blushes of the morn confess 
 
 That thou art much more fair; 
 When in the east its beams revive. 
 To gild the fields of air. 
 
36, 37 
 
 SCRIPTURE. 
 
 38, 39, 40 
 
 5 The singing birds, the whistling winds, 
 
 And waters murmuring fall, 
 To praise the first Alfthghty Cause, 
 With different voices call. 
 
 6 Thy numerous works exalt thee thus, 
 
 And shall we silent be ? 
 No, rather let us cease to breathe, 
 Than cease from praising thee. 
 
 *">»« Hymn 3(3. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ** u Uxbridge, Tailis' Evening- Hymn. 
 
 Praise to God for his unnumbered mercies. 
 
 JN glad amazement, Lord, Ave stand 
 Amid the bounties of thy hand ; 
 How numberless those bounties are, 
 How rich, how various, and how fair ! 
 
 2 But O ! what poor returns we make ! 
 What lifeless thanks we pay thee back ! 
 Lord, we confess, with humble shame, 
 Our offerings scarce deserve the name. 
 
 3 Fain would our labouring hearts devise 
 To bring some nobler sacrifice ; 
 
 It sinks beneath the mighty load ! 
 What shall we render to our God? 
 
 4 To Him we consecrate our praise, 
 And vow the remnant of our days ; 
 Yet what, at best, can we pretend, 
 Worthy such gifts, from such a friend ? 
 
 5 In deep abasement, Lord, we see 
 Our emptiness and poverty ; 
 Enrich our souls with grace divine, 
 And make them worthier to be thine. 
 
 07 Hymn 37. L. M. Evans's Coll. # 
 
 ° J Port 1 1 gal. Shoe), Sharon, Slade. 
 
 Praise to God, through the whole of our existence. 
 
 GOD of my life, through all its days, 
 My 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 my rest, 
 And grief would tear my throbbing breast, 
 Thy tuneful praise I'll raise on high, 
 And check the murmur and the sigh. 
 
 3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, 
 And all its powers of language fail, 
 Joy through my swimming eyes shall 
 
 break, 
 And mean the thanks I cannot speak. 
 
 4 But O ! when that last conflict's o'er, 
 And I am chain'd to flesh no more, 
 With what glad accents shall I rise 
 To join the music of the skies ! 
 
 5 Soon shall I learn th' exalted strains, 
 Which echo through the heavenly plains; 
 And emulate, with joy unknown, 
 The glowing seraphs round thy throne. 
 
 QQ Hymn 38. L. M. Walts 1 s Lyrics. # 
 
 ^^ Old Hundred, Wells, fnulm »?. 
 
 God exalted above all. praise. 
 
 J? TERN AL Pow er, whose high abode 
 -*-^ Becomes the grandeur of a God ; 
 Infinite length beyond the bounds 
 Where stars revolve their little rounds : 
 
 2 The lowest step around thy seat 
 Rises too high for Gabriel's feet ; 
 
 In vain the tall archangel tries [eyes. 
 To reach thine height with wondering 
 
 3 Lord, what shall earth and ashes do ? 
 We should adore our Maker too ; 
 From sin and dust to thee we cry, 
 The Great, the Holy, and the High ! 
 
 4 Earth from afar has heard thy fame, 
 And worms have learnt to lisp thy name; 
 But O, the glories of thy mind 
 Leave all our soaring thoughts behind. 
 
 5 God is in heaven, but man below ; 
 
 Be short our tunes ; our words be few : 
 A sacred reverence checks our songs, 
 And praise sits silent on our tongues. 
 
 SCRIPTURE. 
 QQ Hymn 39. CM. Rippon's Sclec. # 
 
 * 3%J Barby, Litchrieid. 
 
 The inspired word., a system of knowledge and joy. 
 
 "OTOW precious is the book divine, 
 -"-•*• By inspiration given ! 
 Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, 
 To guide our souls to heaven. 
 
 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts 
 
 In this dark vale of tears ; 
 Life, light, and joy it still imparts, 
 And quells our rising fears. 
 
 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night 
 
 Of life, shall guide our way ; 
 Till we behold the clearer light 
 Of an eternal day. 
 
 A(\ Htmn 40. C. M. Dr. S. Slennett. # 
 
 ^ l1/ York, St. Ann's, Irish. 
 
 The riches of God's toord. 
 
 T ET avarice, from shore to shore, 
 •*-^ Her faA-ourite god pursue ; 
 Thy word, O Lord, we value more 
 Than India or Peru. 
 
 2 Here, mines of knowledge, love and joy 
 
 Are open'd to our sight; 
 The purest gold without alloy, 
 And gems divinely brignt. 
 
 3 The counsels of redeeming grace 
 
 These sacred leaves unfold; 
 And here the Saviour's lovely face 
 Our raptured eyes behold. 
 
41, 42 
 
 INCARNATION OF CHRIST. 
 
 43, 44, 45 
 
 4 Here, light descending from above 
 
 Directs oar doubtful feet ; 
 Here, promises of heavenly love 
 Our ardent wishes meet. 
 
 5 Our numerous griefs are here redrest, 
 
 And ail our wants supply'd : 
 Nought we can ask to make us blest 
 Is in this book denied. 
 
 6 For these inestimable gains, 
 
 That so enrich the mind, 
 O may we search with eager pains, 
 Assured that we shall find! 
 
 A\ Hymn 41. L. M. -Bed-dome. % 
 
 ^ tX Portugal, Effingham. 
 
 Usefulness of the Scriptures. 
 
 HOW precious is tby word, O God, 
 'Tis for our light and guidance given; 
 It sheds a lustre all abroad, 
 And points the path to bliss and heaven. 
 
 2 It fills the soul with sweet delight ; 
 It quickens its inactive powers ; 
 
 It sets cur wandering footsteps right; 
 Displays thy love, and kindles ours : 
 
 3 Its promises rejoice our hearts ; 
 Its doctrines are divinely true ; 
 Knowledge and pleasure it imparts ; 
 It comforts and instructs us too. 
 
 4 Ye favour'd lands, who have this word, 
 Ye saints, who feel its saving power — 
 Unite your tongues to praise the Lord, 
 And his distinguish'd grace adore. 
 
 42 Hymn 42. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 St. Ann's, Irish, Canterbury. 
 The excellency and sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures. 
 
 FATHER of mercies ! in thy word 
 What endless glory shines ; 
 Forever be thy name adored 
 For these celestial lines. 
 2 Here may the wretched sons of want 
 Exhaustless riches find ; 
 Riches above what earth can grant, 
 
 And lasting as the mind. 
 8 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, 
 And yields a free repast; 
 Sublimer sweets than nature knows 
 Invite the longing taste. 
 
 4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 
 
 Spreads heavenly peace around ; 
 And life, and everlasting joys 
 Attend the blissful sound. 
 
 5 O may these heavenly pages be 
 
 My ever dear delight ; 
 And still new beauties may I see, 
 And still increasing light. 
 
 6 Divine Instructer, gracious Lord ! 
 Be thou forever near : 
 Teach me to^ove thy sacred word, 
 And view my Saviour there! 
 
 CHRIST. 
 
 HIS INCARNATION. 
 
 40 Hymn 43. C. M. Medley. # 
 
 Braintree, Arundel, Marlow. 
 Incarnation of Christ. 
 
 "MORTALS, awake, with angels join, 
 -*-*-*■ And chant the solemn lay: 
 Joy, love, and gratitude combine 
 To hail the auspicious day. 
 
 2 In heaven the rapturous song began, 
 
 And sweet seraphic fire 
 Through all the shining legions ran, 
 And strung and tuned the lyre. 
 
 3 Swift through the vast expanse it fiew, 
 
 And loud the echo roll'd ; 
 The theme, the song, the joy was new, 
 'Twas more than heaven could hold. 
 
 4 Down through the portals of the skj 
 
 Th' impetuous torrent ran ; 
 And angels flew, with eager joy, 
 
 To bear the news to man. 
 5 Hark! the cherubic armies shout. 
 
 And glory leads the song ; 
 Good will and peace are heard thro'out 
 
 Th' harmonious heavenly throng. 
 
 A A Hymn 44. 7's. /. C. W. 
 
 ^* Hotham, Pilton. 
 
 Nativity of Christ. 
 
 HARK ! the herald-angels sing, 
 ' Glory to tiie new-born King : 
 ' Peace on earth, and mercy mild, 
 ' God and sinners reconciled.' 
 
 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise, 
 Join the triumphs of the skies ; 
 With the angelic hosts proclaim, 
 ' Christ is born in Bethlehem !' 
 
 3 Christ, by highest heaven adored, 
 Christ, the everlasting Lord : 
 Late in time behold him come, 
 Offspring of a virgin's womb. 
 
 4 Veil'd in flesh the Godhead see, 
 Hail the incarnate Deity ! 
 Pleased as man with men t' appear, 
 Jesus, our Immanuel, here. 
 
 4* Hymn 45. C. M. Watts's Lyrics. # 
 
 ^ tc ' Arundel, Cambridge, Conway. 
 
 Nativity of Christ. 
 
 SHEPHERDS ! rejoice, lift up yonr 
 * And send your fears awav ; [eyes, 
 
i 4(5-- 
 
 LIFE AND MINISTRY. 
 
 47, 45 
 
 ' News from the regions of the skies, 
 
 4 Salvation's born to-day. 
 2 'Jesus, the God whom angels fear, 
 
 'Comes down to dwell with you; 
 ' To-day he makes his entrance here, 
 
 'But not as monarchs do. 
 3 ' No gold nor purple swaddling bands, 
 
 ' Nor royal shining things ; 
 ' A manger for his cradle stands, 
 
 ' And holds the King of kings. 
 
 4 ' Go, shepherds, where the infant lies, 
 
 ' And see his humble throne ; 
 ' With tears of joy in all your eyes, 
 'Go, shepherds, kiss the' Son.' 
 
 5 Thus Gabriel sang, and straight around 
 
 The heavenly armies throng, 
 They tune their harps to lofty sound, 
 
 And thus conclude the song: 
 6 ' Glory to God that reigns above, 
 
 ' Let peace surround the earth ; 
 'Mortals shall know their Maker's love 
 
 ' At their Redeemer's birth.' 
 
 7 Lord, and shall angels have their songs, 
 
 And men no tunes to raise ? 
 O may we lose our useless tongues 
 When they forget to praise. 
 
 8 Glory to God, that reigns above, 
 
 That pitied us forlorn, 
 We join to sing our Maker's love, 
 For there's a Saviour born. 
 
 6 ' All glory be to God on high ! 
 ' And to the earth be peace ! 
 ' Good will henceforth from heaven to 
 ' Begin and never cease !' [men 
 
 N' 
 
 Aft Hymn 46. C. M. Patrick or Tatf. # 
 
 ^* u St. Martin's, Braintree, Stamford. 
 Nativity of Christ. 
 
 XTinilLE shepherds watch'd their 
 * * flocks by night, 
 
 All seated on the ground, 
 The angel of the Lord came down, 
 And glory shone around. 
 2 ' Fear not,' said he (for mighty dread 
 Had seized their troubled mind,) 
 ' Glad tidings of great joy I bring 
 ' To you, and all mankind. 
 3 ' To you, in David's town, this day 
 ' Is born, of David's line, 
 ' The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, 
 . 4 And this shall be the sign : 
 4 'The heavenly Babe you there shall 
 ' To human view display'd ; [find 
 ' All meanly wrapt in swathing-bands, 
 ' And in a manger laid.' 
 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith 
 Appear'd a shining throng 
 Of angels, praising God, and thus 
 Address'd their joyful song: 
 
 Anr Hymn 47. Milton altered. # 
 
 ^* ' (6's and 10's.) Courtney. 
 
 Jlnn-els proclaiming tlie birth of Christ. 
 
 O war nor battle's sound 
 Was heard the world around, 
 No hostile chiefs to furious combat ran ; 
 But peaceful was the night, 
 In which the Prince of light 
 His reign of peace upon the earth began. 
 
 2 The shepherds on the lawn, 
 Before the point of dawn, 
 
 In social circle sat, while all around 
 
 The gentle fleecy brood, 
 
 Or cropp'd the flow'ry food, [ground. 
 Or slept, or sported on the verdant 
 
 3 When lo! with ravish'd ears, 
 Each swain delighted hears 
 
 Sweet music, offspring of no mortal hand ; 
 Divinely warbled voice, 
 x^nswering the stringed noise, 
 
 With blissful rapture charm'd the list' 
 ning band. 
 
 4 Sounds of so sweet a tone 
 Before were never known, [sung 
 
 But when of old the sons of morning 
 While God disposed in air 
 Each constellation fair, [hung. 
 
 And the well balanced world on hinges 
 
 5 Hail, hail, auspicious morn! 
 The Saviour Christ is born : 
 
 (Such Avas th' immortal seraph's song 
 sublime) 
 
 Glory to God in heaven : 
 
 To man sweet peace be given, [time ! 
 Sweet peace and friendship to the end of 
 
 LIFE AND MINISTRY. 
 AQ Hymn 48. C. M. Rippon's Selec. # 
 
 ^^ Irish, Patmos, Tallis' Chant. 
 
 The Redeemer's message. 
 
 TIT ARK, the glad sound, the Saviour 
 -^E-The Saviour promised long! [comes, 
 Let every heart prepare a throne, 
 And every voice a song. 
 
 2 On him, the Spirit, largely pour'd, 
 
 Exerts his sacred fire ; 
 Wisdom and might, and zeal and love 
 His holy breast inspire. 
 
 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice 
 
 To clear the mental ray ; 
 And, on the eyes oppress'd with night. 
 To pour celestial day. 
 
49, 50, 51 DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 
 
 52, 53 
 
 4 Our glad hosaimas, Prince of Peace, 
 Thy welcome shall proclaim ; 
 And heaven's eternal arches ring 
 With thy beloved name. 
 
 AQ Hymn 49. L. M. Steele. b 
 
 ^^ Portugal, Uxbridge. 
 
 Guf example. 
 
 AND is the gospel peace and love ! 
 Such let our conversation be ; 
 The serpent blended with the dove, 
 Wisdom and meek simplicity. 
 
 2 Whene'er the angry passions rise, 
 And tempt our thoughts or tongues to 
 To Jesus let us lift our eyes, [strife, 
 Bright pattern of the Christian life ! 
 
 3 O, 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. 
 
 4 To do his heavenly Father's will 
 Was his employment and delignt ; 
 Humility and holy zeal 
 
 Shone through his life divinely bright ! 
 
 5 Dispensing good where'er he came, 
 The labours of his life were love ; 
 O, if we love the Saviour's name, 
 By his example let us move. 
 
 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 
 
 KQ Hymn 50. L. M. Steele, b 
 
 Armley, Danvers. 
 A dying Saviour. 
 
 STRETCH'D on the cross, the Sav- 
 iour dies : 
 Hark ! his expiring groans arise ! 
 See, from his hands, his feet, his side, 
 Runs down the sacred crimson tide ! 
 
 2 And didst thou bleed ?— .- for sinners bleed ? 
 And could the sun behold the deed ? 
 No ! he withdrew his sick'ning ray, 
 And darkness veil'd the mourning day. 
 
 3 Can I survey this scene of wo, 
 Where mingling grief and wonder flow; 
 And yet my heart unmoved remain, 
 Insensible to love or pain ? 
 
 4 Come, dearest Lord ! thy grace impart, 
 To warm this cold, this stupid heart, 
 Till all its powers and passions move 
 In melting grief and ardent love. 
 
 £1 Hymn 51. L. M. Dr. S. StenneU. \> 
 
 Munich, Middlebury. 
 R is finished. 
 
 'HHIS finish'd ! so the Saviour cried, 
 -*- And meekly bow'd his head, and died : 
 'Tis finish'd — yes, the race is run, 
 The battle fought, the victory won. 
 
 Y J 
 
 2 'Tis finish'd— all that Heaven decreed, 
 And all the ancient prophets said 
 Is now fulfill'd, as was design'd, 
 In me, the Saviour of mankind. 
 
 3 'Tis finish'd — this my dying groan 
 Shall sins of every kind atone : 
 Millions shall be redeem'd from death, 
 By this my last expiring breath. 
 
 4 'Tis finish'd — Heaven is reconciled, 
 And all the powers of darkness spoil'd : 
 Peace, love, and happiness again 
 Return, and dwell with sinful men. 
 
 RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 
 «<2 Hymn 52. H. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 Harwich, Triumph. ft 
 
 Resurrection of Christ. 
 
 ES ! the Redeemer rose, 
 The Saviour left the dead, 
 And o'er our hellish foes 
 High raised his conquering head! 
 In wild dismay I Fall to the ground, 
 The guards around | And sink away. 
 
 2 Lo! the angelic bands 
 In full assembly meet, 
 
 To wait his high commands, 
 
 And worship at his feet; 
 Joyful they come, 1 From realms of day 
 And wing their way | To Jesus' tomb. 
 
 3 Then back to heaven they fly, 
 The joyful news to bear; 
 Hark ! as they soar on high, 
 What music fills the air ! 
 
 Theft anthems say, I < Hath left the dead ; 
 ' Jesus, who bled, | ' He rose to-day.' 
 
 4 Ye mortals ! catch the sound — 
 Redeem'd by him from hell, 
 And send the echo round 
 
 The globe on which you dwell ; 
 Transported, cry — I ' Hath left the dead j 
 ' Jesus, who bled, | ' No more to die.' 
 
 5 All hail, triumphant Lord, 
 Who savest us with thy blood! 
 Wide be thy name adored, 
 Thou rising, reigning God ; 
 
 With thee we rise, I And empires gain 
 With thee we reign, [ Beyond the skies. 
 
 £Q Hymn 53. 7's. Rippon's Selec. # 
 
 ^^ Pilton, Lincoln. 
 
 The Resurrection. 
 
 CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day ! 
 Sons of men and angels say! 
 Raise your joys and triumphs high ! 
 Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply. 
 2 Love's redeeming work is done — 
 Fought the fight, the battle won ; 
 
31, 55 
 
 HIS ASCENSION AND INTERCESSION. 
 
 5(5, 57 
 
 Lo ! tfte 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 him rise, 
 Christ hath open'd paradise. 
 
 4 Lives again our glorious King! 
 
 ' Where, O death ! is now thy sting ?' 
 Once he died, our souls to save ; 
 ' Where's thy victory, boasting grave ?' 
 
 5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! 
 Praise to thee by both be given ! 
 Thee we greet triumphant now. 
 Hail ! the resurrection — thou. 
 
 54 Hymn 54. 7's. Gibbons. # 
 
 Pilton, Sicilian Hymn. 
 The resurrection and ascension. 
 
 4 NGELS! roll the rock away! 
 
 -^- Death ! yield up the mighty prey ; 
 See ! he rises from the tomb, 
 Glowing with immortal bloom. 
 Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! 
 
 2'Tis the Saviour! angels, raise 
 Fame's eternal trump of praise ! 
 Let the earth's remotest bound 
 Hear the joy-inspiring sound. Hal. 
 
 3 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes ! 
 Now to glory see him rise, 
 
 In long triumph, up the sky — 
 
 Up to waiting worlds on high. Hal. 
 
 4 Praise him, all ye heavenly choirs ! 
 Praise, and sweep your golden lyres ! 
 Shout, O earth, in rapturous song, 
 Let the strains be sweet and strong ! Hal. 
 
 ASCENSION OF CHRIST. 
 KK Hymn 55. L. M. Wesley's Coll. # 
 
 vt * Truro, Nantwich, Enfield. 
 
 Christ's ascension. 
 
 /"YUR Lord is risen from the dead; 
 ^-^ Our Jesus is gone up on high : 
 
 The powers of hell are captive led ; 
 
 Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 
 „2 There his triumphal chariot waits ; 
 
 And angels chant the solemn lay : 
 
 ' Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! 
 
 ' Ye everlasting doors, give way !' 
 
 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, 
 And wide unfold the radiant scene ; 
 He claims those mansions as his right ; 
 Receive the King df glory in. 
 
 4 'Who is the King of glory, who ?' 
 The Lord, that all his Foes o'ercame ; 
 The world, sin, death and hell o'erthrew; 
 And Jesus is the conqueror's name. 
 
 5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits, 
 And angels chant the solemn lay : 
 
 ' Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, 
 ' Ye everlasting doors, give way ! 
 
 6 ' Who is the King of glory, who ?' 
 The Lord, of boundless power possest ; 
 The King of saints and angels too ; 
 God over all, forever blest. 
 
 5« Hymn 56. L. M. Watts' s Mis eel. # 
 Danvers, Medvvay. 
 
 The humiliation, exaltation,, and triumphs of Christ. 
 
 ^HE mighty frame of glorious grace, 
 -*• That brightest monument of praise 
 That e'er the God of love design'd, 
 Employs and fills my labouring mind. 
 
 2 Begin, my soul, the heavenly song, 
 A burden for an angel's tongue : 
 When Gabriel sounds these awful thing-s, 
 He tunes and summons all his strings. 
 
 3 Proclaim inimitable love ! 
 Jesus, the Lord of worlds above, 
 Puts off the beams of bright array, 
 And veils the God in mortal clay. 
 
 4 He, that distributes crowns and thrones, 
 Hangs on a tree, and bleeds, and groans, 
 The Prince of life resigns his breath — 
 The King of glory bows to death. 
 
 5 But see the wonders of his power ! 
 He triumphs in his dying hour ; 
 And, while by Satan's rage he fell, 
 He dash'd the rising hopes of hell. 
 
 6 Thus were the hosts of death subdued, 
 And sin was drown' d in Jesus' blood ; 
 Then he arose, and reigns above, 
 And conquers sinners by his love. 
 
 7 Who shall fulfil this boundless song . v 
 The theme surmounts an angel's tongue ! 
 How low, how vain are mortal airs 
 When Gabriel's nobler harp despairs ! 
 
 INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. 
 &y Hymn 57. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 ** fl Angel's Hymn, Uxbrid^e. 
 
 Intercession of Christ. 
 
 HE lives! the great Redeemer lives! 
 (What joy the blest assurance gives !) 
 And now, before his Father, God, 
 Pleads the full merit of his blood. 
 
 2 Repeated crimes awake our fears, 
 And justice, arm'd with frowns, appears; 
 But in the Saviour's lovely face 
 Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace. 
 
 3 Hence, then, ye black despairing tho'ts ! 
 Above our fears, above our faults, 
 His powerful intercessions rise ; 
 And guilt recedes, and terror dies. 
 
58, 59 
 
 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 
 
 GO, 61, 62 
 
 4 In every dark, distressful hour, 
 When sin and Satan join their power, 
 Let this dear hope repel the dart, 
 That Jesus bears us on his heart. 
 
 5 Great Advocate, Almighty Friend, 
 On him our humble hopes depend : 
 Our cause can never, never fail, 
 For Jesus pleads, and must prevail. 
 
 DOMINION OF CHRIST. 
 £Q Hymn 58. H. M. Rippon's Selec. # 
 
 ^^ Triumph, Harwich. 
 
 The king-dun of Christ, 
 
 O EJOICE ! the Lord is King- ■ 
 -*-* / Your God and King adore ; 
 Mortals, give thanks and sing, 
 And triumph evermore. 
 Lift up the heart, ] Rejoice aloud, 
 Lift up the voice, | Ye saints, rejoice. 
 2 Rejoice ! the Saviour reigns — 
 The God of truth and love; 
 When he had purged our stains, 
 He took his seat above : 
 Lift up the heart, I Rejoice aloud, 
 Lift up the voice, | Ye saints, rejoice. 
 •3 His kingdom cannot fail, 
 
 He rules o'er earth and heaven ; 
 The keys of death and hell 
 Are to our Jesus given : 
 Lift up the heart, I Rejoice aloud, 
 Lift up the voice, | Ye saints, rejoice. 
 4 Rejoice m glorious hope ! 
 Jesus, the Judge, shall come, 
 And take his servants up 
 To their eternal home : 
 We soon shall hear |The trump of God 
 Th' archangel's voice: | Shall sound, rejoice. 
 
 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 
 
 ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 
 
 £Q Hymn 59. L. M. Rippon's Selec. # 
 
 **** All Saints, Brentford. 
 
 Advocate. 
 
 WHERE is my God ? does he retire 
 Beyond the reach of humble sighs ? 
 Are these weak breathings of desire, 
 Too languid to ascend the skies? 
 2 No, Lord! the breathings of desire, 
 The weak petition, if sincere, 
 Is not forbidden to aspire, 
 But reaches thy all-gracious ear. 
 3 Look up, my. soul, with cheerful eye, 
 See where the great Redeemer stands ; 
 The glorious Advocate on high, 
 With .precious incense in his hands ! 
 
 4 He sweetens every humble grtmn, 
 He recommends each broken prayer ; 
 Recline thy hope on him alone, 
 Whose power and love forbid despair. 
 
 5 Teach my weak heart, O gracious Lord ■ 
 With stronger faith to call thee mine ; 
 Bid me pronounce the blissful word, 
 My Father, God, with joy divine. 
 
 ga Hymn 60. CM. Toplady. # 
 
 Cambridge, Conway. 
 All in all. 
 
 COMPARED with Christ, in all beside 
 ^ No comeliness I see; 
 The one thing needful, dearest Lord, 
 Is to be one with thee. 
 
 2 The sense of thy expiring love 
 
 Into my soul convey: 
 Thyself bestow ! for thee alone, 
 My all in all, I pray. 
 
 3 Less than thyself will not suffice 
 
 My comfort to restore : 
 More than thyself I cannot crave ; 
 And thou canst give no more. 
 
 4 Loved of my God, for him again 
 
 With love intense I'd burn: 
 Chosen of thee, ere time began, 
 I'd choose thee in return. 
 
 5 Whate'er consists not with thy love, 
 
 O teach me to resign: 
 I'm rich to all th' intents of bliss, 
 If thou, O God, art mine. 
 
 ai Hymn 6 J. L. M. Watts. # or \> 
 
 v ■*- Portugal, Slade. 
 
 Christ the eternal life. 
 
 JESUS, our Saviour and our God, 
 Array 'd in majesty and blood, 
 Thou art our life ; our souls in thee 
 Possess a full felicity. 
 
 2 All' our immortal hopes are laid 
 In thee, our surety, and our head; 
 Thy cross, thy cradle and thy throne 
 Are big with glories yet unknown. 
 
 3 Let atheists scoff, and Jews blaspheme 
 Th' eternal Life and Jesus' name ; 
 
 A word of thy almighty breath 
 Dooms the rebellious world to death. 
 
 4 But let my soul forever lie 
 Beneath the blessings of thine eye : 
 'Tis heaven on earth, 'tis heaven above 
 To see thy face and taste thy love. 
 
 an Hymn 62. CM. Cowper. # 
 
 ^^ Litchfield, Covington. 
 
 Praise for the fountain opened. 
 
 THERE is a fountain fill'd with blood, 
 Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; 
 And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, 
 Lose all their guilty stains. 
 
63, 64 
 
 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 
 
 65, 66, 67 
 
 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see 
 
 That fountain in his day; 
 O may I there, though vile as he, 
 Wash all my sins away ! 
 
 3 Dear dying Lamb ! thy precious blood 
 
 Shall never lose its power, 
 Till all the ransom'd church of God 
 Be saved, to sin no more. 
 
 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream 
 
 Thy flowing wounds supply, 
 Redeeming love has been my theme, 
 And shall be till I die. 
 
 5 Then, in a nobler, sweeter song, 
 
 I'll sing thy power to save, 
 When this poor lisping, stammering 
 tongue 
 Lies silent in the grave. 
 
 ao Hymn 63. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 Uc * Abridge, Barby. 
 
 Head of the church. 
 
 JESUS, [ sing thy matchless grace, 
 That calls a worm thy own ; 
 Gives me among thy saints a place 
 To make thy glories known. 
 
 2 Allied to thee, our vital Head, 
 
 We act, and grow, and thrive ; 
 From thee divided, each is dead 
 When most he seems alive. 
 
 3 Thy saints on earth, and those above, 
 
 Here join in sweet accord : 
 One body all in mutual love, 
 And thou our common Lord. 
 
 4 Thou the whole body wilt present 
 
 Before thy Father's face ; 
 Nor shall a wrinkle or a spot 
 Its beauteous form disgrace. 
 
 a A Hymn 64. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 "^* Warsaw, Arcbdale. 
 
 King of saints. 
 
 COME, ye that love the Saviour's name, 
 And joy to make it known ; 
 The Sovereign of your heart proclaim, 
 And bow before his throne. 
 
 2 Behold your King, your Saviour, crown'd 
 
 With glories all divine; 
 And tell the wondering nations round 
 How bright those glories shine. 
 
 3 Infinite power, and boundless grace 
 
 In him unite their rays ; 
 You, that have e'er beheld his face, 
 Can you forbear his praise? 
 
 4 When in his earthly courts we view 
 
 The glories of our King, 
 We long to love as angels do, 
 And wish like them to sing. 
 19 
 
 | 5 O, happy period ! glorious day ! 
 
 When heaven and earth shall raise, 
 j With all their powers, the raptured lay, 
 
 To celebrate thy praise. 
 
 j (\ ^ Hymn 65. C. M. Duncan. # 
 
 I ^J*-* Arundel, Marlow. 
 
 The spiritual coronation. 
 
 ALL-HAIL the power of Jesus' name ! 
 Let angels prostrate fall ; 
 Bring forth the royal diadem, 
 And crown him Lord of all. 
 
 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, 
 
 A remnant weak and small! 
 Hail him, who saves you by his grace, 
 And crown him Lord of all. 
 
 3 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget 
 
 The wormwood and the gall ; 
 Go — spread your trophies at his feet, 
 And crown him Lord of all. 
 
 4 Let every kindred, every tribe 
 
 On this terrestrial ball, 
 To him all majesty ascribe, 
 And crown him Lord of all. 
 
 5 O, that with yonder sacred throng, 
 
 We at his feet may fall ; 
 We'll join the everlasting song, 
 And crown him Lord of all. 
 
 aa Hymn 66. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 vv Mear, Barby, Arlington. 
 
 Jesus precious to them Uiat believe. 
 
 JESUS, I love thy charming name, 
 'Tis music to my ear ; 
 Fain would I sound it out so loud 
 That earth and heaven might hear. 
 
 2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul ! 
 
 My transport and my trust: 
 Jewels to thee are gaudy toys, 
 And gold is sordid dust. 
 
 3 All my capacious powers can wish, 
 
 In thee doth richly meet; 
 Nor to my eyes is light so dear, 
 Nor friendship half so sweet. 
 
 4 Thy grace shall dweil upon my heart, 
 
 And shed its fragrance there ; 
 The noblest balm of all its wounds, 
 The cordial of its care. 
 
 5 I'll speak the honours of thy name 
 
 With my last labouring breath; 
 And dying, clasp thee in my arms, 
 The antidote of death. 
 
 f?7 Hymn 67. L. M. Steele. # or b 
 
 v ' Portugal, Hebron, Ward. 
 
 Physician of souls. 
 
 T\EEP are the wounds which sin haa 
 -*-* made ; 
 
 Where shall the sinner find a cure? 
 
68, 69 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 
 
 70, 71 
 
 In vain, alas ! is nature's aid ; 
 
 The work exceeds all nature's power. 
 
 2 And can no sovereign balm be found ? 
 And is no kind physician nigh, 
 
 To ease the pain, and heal the wound, 
 Ere life and hope forever fly ? 
 
 3 There is a great Physician near : 
 Look up, O fainting soul, and live ; 
 See in his heavenly smiles appear 
 Such ease as nature cannot give ! 
 
 4 See, in the Saviour's dying blood, 
 Life, health, and bliss abundant flow ; 
 'Tis only this dear sacred flood 
 
 Can ease thy pain and heal thy wo. 
 
 fiQ Hymn 68. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 uo Chapel Street, Bath. 
 
 Saviour — the only one. 
 
 JESUS, the spring of joys divine, 
 Whence all our hope and comforts 
 Jesus, no other name but thine [flow ; 
 Can save us from eternal wo. 
 
 2 In vain would boasting reason find 
 The way to happiness and God ; 
 Her weak directions leave the mind 
 Bewilder'd in a dubious road. 
 
 3 No other name will Heaven approve : 
 Thou art the true, the living way, 
 Ordain'd by everlasting love, 
 
 To the bright realms of endless day. 
 
 aq Hymn 69. L. M. Cennick. # 
 
 Vt/ Portugal, Ellen thorpe. 
 
 Way to Canaan. 
 
 JESUS, my all, to heaven is gone ; 
 He, whom I fix my hopes upon ! 
 His track I see, and I'll pursue 
 The narrow way till him I view. 
 
 2 The way the holy prophets went, 
 The road that leads from banishment ; 
 The King's highway of holiness, 
 
 I'll go; for all his paths are peace. 
 
 3 This is the way I long have sought, 
 And mourn'd because I found it not ; 
 My grief, and burden, long has been 
 ttecause I could not cease from sin. 
 
 4 The more I strove against its power, 
 I sinn'd and stumbled but the more, 
 Till late I heard my Saviour say, 
 'Come hither, soul, I am the way.' 
 
 5 Lo ! glad I come ! and thou, blest Lamb, 
 Shalt take me to thee as I am: 
 
 My sinful self to thee I give ! 
 Nothing but love shall I receive. 
 
 6 Then will I tell to sinners round 
 What a dear Saviour I have found ; 
 I'll point to thy redeeming blood, 
 And say, 'Behold the way to God!' 
 
 O 
 
 70 Hymn 70. C. M. Hartford Coll. # 
 
 Irish, St. Martin's, Devizes. 
 Praise to the Redeemer. 
 
 FOR a thousand tongues to sing 
 My dear Redeemer's praise! 
 The glories of my God and King, 
 The triumphs of his grace ! 
 
 2 My gracious Master and my God, 
 
 Assist me to proclaim, 
 To spread through all the earth abroad 
 The honours of thy name. 
 
 3 Jesus, the name that calms our fears, 
 
 That bids our sorrows cease ; 
 'Tis music in the sinner's ears ; 
 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 
 
 4 He breaks the power of reigning sin, 
 
 He sets the prisoner free ; 
 His blood can make the foulest clean , 
 His blood avail'd for me. 
 
 5 Let us obey, we then shall know, 
 
 Shall feel our sins forgiven ; 
 Anticipate our heaven below, 
 And own that love is heaven. 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL, 
 
 ALPHABETICALLY arranged. 
 
 ADOPTION 
 
 7| Hymn 71. 7's. Humphreys, it 
 
 ' x Sabbath, Turin, Hothain. 
 
 The -privileges of the sons of God. 
 
 "OLESSED are the sons" of God, 
 ■^f They are bought with Jesus' blood, 
 They are ransom'd from the grave, 
 Life eternal they shall have : 
 
 With them number'd may we be, 
 Now and through eternity. 
 
 2 God did love them, in his Son, 
 Ere creation was begun; 
 They the seal of this receive, 
 When on Jesus they believe : 
 
 With them, &c. 
 
 3 They are justify'd by grace, 
 They enjoy a solid peace ; 
 
 All their sins are wash'd away, 
 They shall stand in God's great day. 
 With them, &c. 
 
 4 They have fellowship with God, 
 Through the Mediator's blood ; 
 One with God, through Jesus one, • 
 Glory is in them begun. 
 
 With them, &c. 
 
 5 They alone are truly blest — 
 Heirs with God, joint heirs with Christ} 
 They with love and peace are fill'd* 
 They are by his Spirit seal'd. 
 
 With them, &c, 
 
72, 73 
 
 ATONEMENT COMMUNION WITH GOD. 
 
 74, 75 
 
 72 Hymn 72. L. M. S. Stennett. # 
 
 ' ** Portugal, Shoel. 
 
 Christians the sons of God. 
 
 NOT all the nobles of the earth, 
 Who boast the honours of their birth, 
 Such real dignity can claim 
 As those who bear the Christian name. 
 
 2 To them the privilege is given 
 
 To be the sons and neirs of heaven ; 
 Sons of the God who reigns on high, 
 And heirs of joys'beyond the sky. 
 
 3 When, through temptation, they rebel, 
 His chastening rod he makes them feel ; 
 Then, with a father's tender heart, 
 
 He soothes the pain, and heals the smart. 
 
 4 Their daily wants his hands supply, 
 Their steps he guards with watchful eye, 
 Leads them from earth to heaven above, 
 And crowns them with eternal love. 
 
 5 If I've the honour, Lord, to be 
 One of this numerous family, 
 On me the gracious gift bestow 
 To call thee Abba, Father ! too. 
 
 6 So may my conduct ever prove 
 My filial piety and love ! 
 
 While all my brethren clearly trace 
 Their Father's likeness ^n my face. 
 
 ATONEMENT. 
 7^ Hymn 73. CM. fVatts's Ser. # 
 
 1 " Abridge, Bedford. 
 
 The atonement of Christ. 
 
 ITTOW is our nature spoil'd by sin ! 
 -"-*- Yet nature ne'er hath found 
 The way to make the conscience clean, 
 Or heal the painful wound. 
 
 2 In vain we seek for peace with God 
 
 By methods of our own : 
 Jesus, there's nothing but thy blood 
 Can bring us near the throne. 
 
 3 The threatenings of thy broken law 
 
 Impress our souls with dread : 
 If God his sword of vengeance draw, 
 It strikes our spirits clead. 
 
 4 But thine illustrious sacrifice 
 
 Hath answer'd these demands, 
 And peace and pardon from the skies 
 Come down by Jesus' hands. 
 
 5 Here all the ancient types agree, 
 
 The altar and the lamb ; 
 And prophets in their vision see 
 Salvation through his name. 
 
 6 'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord ; 
 
 'Tis on thy cross we rest ; 
 Forever be thy love adored, 
 Thy name forever blest. 
 
 74 Hymn 74. 8'sand7's. L. H. Coll. # 
 
 Sicilian Hymn, Walpole. 
 Gratitude for the atonement. 
 
 TJ"AIL ! thou once despised Jesus, 
 -*--■- Hail! thou Galilean King! 
 Thou didst suffer to release us; 
 
 Thou didst free salvation bring! 
 Hail, thou agonizing Saviour, 
 
 Bearer of our sin and shame ! 
 By thy merits we find favour; 
 Life is given through thy name. 
 
 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, 
 
 All our sins on thee were laid: 
 By almighty love anointed, 
 
 Thou hast full atonement made: 
 All thy people are forgiven 
 
 Through the virtue of thy blood: 
 Open'd is the gate of heaven ; 
 
 Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 
 
 3 Jesus, hail !. enthroned in glory, 
 
 There forever to abide ! 
 All the* heavenly hosts adore thee, 
 
 Seated at thy Father's side : 
 There for sinners thou art pleading, 
 
 There thou dost our place prepare 
 Ever for us interceding, 
 
 Till in glory we appear. 
 
 4 Worship, honour, power, and blessing 
 
 Thou art worthy to receive : 
 Loudest praises, without ceasing, 
 
 Meet it is for us to give : 
 Help, ye bright angelic spirits ! 
 
 Bring your sweetest, noblest lays! 
 Help to sing our Saviour's merits ; 
 
 Help to chant Immanuel's praise! 
 
 COMMUNION WITH GOD. 
 7 A; Hymn 75. CM. Cowper. # 
 
 9 w York, St. Ann's. 
 
 Walking with God. 
 
 |T| FOR a closer walk with God, 
 
 ^-f A calm and heavenly frame ; 
 
 A light to shine upon the road, 
 
 That leads me to the Lamb! 
 
 2 Where is the blessedness I knew 
 
 When first I saw the Lord; 
 Where is the soul-refreshing view 
 Of Jesus, and his word ? 
 
 3 What peaceful hours I then enjoy'd! 
 
 How sweet their memory still! 
 But now I find an aching void 
 The world can never fill. 
 
 4 Return, O holy Dove ! return, 
 
 Sweet messenger of rest! 
 I hate the sins that made thee mourn, 
 And drove thee from my breast. 
 
 5 The dearest idol I have known, 
 
 Whate'er that idol be, 
 
76, 77 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 
 
 78, 79, 80 
 
 Help me to tear it from thy throne, 
 
 And worship only thee. 
 6 So shall my walk be close with God, 
 
 Calm and serene my frame ; 
 So purer light shall mark the road 
 
 That leads me to the Lamb. 
 
 7g Hymn 76. C. M. Watts, b or # 
 
 ' Abridge, Peterboro'. 
 
 " that I knew where I might find him." 
 Sins and sorrows laid before God. 
 
 OTHAT I knew the secret place 
 Where I might find my God; 
 I'd spread my wants before his face, 
 And pour my woes abroad. 
 
 2 I'd tell him how my sins arise, 
 
 What sorrows I sustain ; 
 How grace decays, and comfort dies, 
 And leaves my heart in pain. 
 
 3 He knows what arguments I'd take, 
 
 To wrestle with my God ; # 
 I'd plead for his own mercy's sake, 
 And for my Saviour's blood. 
 
 4 My God will pity my complaints, 
 
 And heal my broken bones ; 
 He takes the meaning of his saints, 
 The language of their groans. 
 
 5 Arise, my soul, from deep distress, 
 
 And banish every fear; 
 He calls thee to his throne of grace, 
 To spread thy sorrows there. 
 
 DEPRAVITY. 
 
 77 Hymn 77. L. M. Watts. # or b 
 
 • * Maiden, Brentford. 
 
 Original sin ; or, the first and second Adam. 
 
 \ DAM, our father and our head, 
 
 -*-"*- Transgress'd, and justice doom'd us 
 
 dead : 
 The fiery law speaks all despair, 
 There's no reprieve nor pardon there. 
 
 2 Call a bright council in the skies ; 
 Seraphs, the mighty and the Av:se, 
 Speak ; are you strong to bear the load, 
 The weighty vengeance of a God ? 
 
 3 In vain we ask; for all around 
 Stand silent through the heavenly ground ; 
 There's not a glorious mind above 
 Has half the strength or half the love. 
 
 4 But, O! unmeasurable grace! 
 Th' eternal Son takes Adam's place: 
 Down to our world the Saviour flies, 
 Stretches his arms, and bleeds, and dies. 
 
 5 Amazing work ! look down, ye skies ! 
 Wonder and gaze with all your eyes ; 
 Ye saints below, and saints above, 
 All bow to this mysterious love. 
 
 70 Hymn 78. C. M. & Stennett. b 
 
 ' <J7 Dorset, York, Wareham. 
 
 Indwelling sin lamented. 
 
 WITH tears of anguish 1 lament 
 Here at thy feet, my God, 
 My passion, pride, and discontent, 
 And vile ingratitude. 
 
 2 Sure there was ne'er a heart so base 
 
 So false as mine has been: 
 So faithless to its promises, 
 So prone to every sin! 
 
 3 My reason tells me thy commands 
 
 Are holy, just, and true ; 
 Tells me whate'er my God demands 
 Is his most righteous due. 
 
 4 Reason I hear, her counsels weigh, 
 
 And all her words approve ; 
 But still I find it hard t' obey, 
 And harder yet to love. 
 
 5 How long, dear Saviour, shall I feel 
 
 These strugglings in my breast ? 
 When wilt thou bow my stubborn will, 
 And give my conscience rest ? 
 
 GRACE. 
 70 Hymn 79. S. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 Shirland, Mornington. 
 Salvation by grace, from the first to the last. 
 
 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 the way 
 To save rebellious man ; 
 
 And all the steps that grace display 
 Which drey/ the wondrous plan. 
 
 3 Grace led my roving feet 
 To tread the heavenly road ; 
 
 And new supplies, each hour, I meet, 
 While pressing on to God. 
 
 4 Grace all the work shall crown, 
 Through everlasting days ; 
 
 It lays in heaven the topmost stone, 
 And well deserves the praise. 
 
 80 
 
 Hymn 80. C. M. 
 
 Irish, Cambridge. 
 Bit the grace of God I am what I am 
 
 Gi R.EAT God, 'tis from thy sovereign 
 *" grace 
 
 That all my blessings flow ; 
 Whate'er I am, or do possess, 
 
 I to thy mercy owe. 
 2 'Tis this my powerful lusts control, 
 And pardons all my sin ; [soul, 
 
 Spreads life and comfort through my 
 And makes my nature clean. 
 
81, 82 JUSTIFICATION PARDON PERSEVERANCE. 83, 84, 85 
 
 3 'Tis this upholds me whilst I live, 
 Supports me when I die ; 
 And hence ten thousand saints receive 
 Their all, as well as I. 
 
 81 
 
 JUSTIFICATION. 
 Hymn 81. L. M. # or b 
 
 Bath, Medvvay. 
 Human righteousness insufficient to justify. 
 
 W 'HEREWITH, O Lord, shall I 
 draw near, 
 Or bow myself before thy face ? 
 How, in thy purer eyes, appear? 
 What shall I bring to gain thy grace ? 
 
 2 Will gifts delight the Lord most high ? 
 Will multiplied oblations please ? 
 Thousands of rams his favour buy ? 
 Or slaughter'd millions e'er appease ? 
 
 3 Can these assuage the wrath of God ? 
 Can these wash out my guilty stain? 
 Rivers of oil, or seas of blood — 
 Alas ! they all must flow in vain. 
 
 4 What have I, then, wherein to trust? 
 I nothing have, 1 nothing am; 
 Excluded is my every boast, 
 
 My glory swallow'd up in shame. 
 
 5 Guilty, I stand before thy face ; 
 My sole desert is hell and wrath ; 
 'Twere just the sentence should take 
 
 place ; 
 But O, I plead my Saviour's death! 
 6 1 plead the merits of thy Son, 
 Who died for sinners on the tree ; 
 E plead his righteousness alone ; 
 O put the spotless robe on me! 
 
 QQ Hymn 82. L. M. Wesley, # 
 
 OAr Shoel, Duke Street, Sterling. 
 
 Imputed righteousness. 
 
 JESUS, thy blood and righteousness 
 My beauty are, my glorious dress ; 
 'Midst flaming worlds, in these array'd, 
 With joy shall I lift up my head. 
 
 2 When from the dust of death I rise, 
 To take my mansion in the skies ; 
 E'en then shall this be all my plea, 
 'Jesus hath lived and died for me.' 
 
 3 Thus Abraham, the friend of God, 
 Thus all the armies bought with blood, 
 Saviour of sinners, thee proclaim ! 
 Sinners — of whom the chief I am. 
 
 4 This spotless robe the same appears 
 When ruin'd nature sinks in years ; 
 No age can change its glorious hue: 
 The robe of Christ is ever new. 
 
 19* 
 
 5 O let the dead now hear thy voice ! 
 Bid, Lord, thy bamsh'd ones rejoice; 
 Their beauty this, their glorious dress, 
 Jesus, the Lord, our righteousness. 
 
 PARDON 
 CQ Hymn 83. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 York, Canterbury, Wantage. 
 Pardoning love. 
 
 HOW oft, alas ! this wretched heart 
 Has wander'd from the Lord! 
 How oft my roving thoughts depart, 
 Forgetful of his word ! 
 
 2 Yet sovereign mercy calls, ' Return :' 
 
 Dear Lord, and may I come! 
 My vile ingratitude I mourn ; 
 O take the wanderer home. 
 
 3 And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive, 
 
 And bid my crimes remove? 
 And shall a pardon'd rebel live 
 To speak thy wondrous love? 
 
 4 Thy pard'ning love, so free, so sweet, 
 
 Dear Saviour, I adore ; 
 Q keep me at thy sacred feet, 
 And let me rove no more. 
 
 M" 
 
 a A Hymn 84. S. M. Watts 's Lyrics. \> 
 
 Aylesbury, Olmutz. 
 Confession and pardon. 
 
 Y sorrows, like a flood, 
 Impatient of restraint, 
 Into thy bosom, O my God! 
 Pour out a long complaint. 
 
 2 This impious heart of mine 
 Could once defy the Lord, 
 
 Could rush with violence on to sin, 
 In presence of thy sword. 
 
 3 O'ercome by dying love, 
 Here at thy cross I lie, 
 
 And throw my flesh, my soul, my all, 
 And weep, and love,' and die. 
 
 4 ' Rise,' saith the Saviour, ' rise ! 
 ' Behold my wounded veins ! 
 
 ' Here flows a sacred crimson flood, 
 ' To wash away thy stains !' 
 
 5 See, God is reconciled ! 
 Behold his smiling face ! 
 
 Let joyful cherubs clap their wings, 
 And sound aloud his grace. 
 
 PERSEVERANCE. 
 05 Hymn 85. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 Blendon, Angel's Hymn, Danvers. 
 Noah preserved in the ark, and the believer in Christ. 
 
 FTHHE deluge, at the Almighty's call, 
 -*• In what impetuous streams it fell ; 
 Swallow'd the mountains in its rage, 
 And swept a guilty world to hell. 
 
86, 87, 88 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 
 
 89, 90 
 
 2 Yet Noah, humble, happy saint! 
 Surrounded with a chosen few, 
 Sat in his ark, secure from fear, 
 And sang the grace that steer* d him thro'. 
 
 3 So may I sing, in Jesus safe, 
 While storms ot vengeance round me fall ; 
 Conscious how high my hopes are fix'd, 
 Beyond what shakes this earthly ball. 
 
 4 Enter thine ark, while patience waits, 
 Nor ever quit that sure retreat, 
 
 Then the wide flood, which buries earth, 
 Shall waft thee to a fairer seat. 
 
 86 
 
 Hymn 86. C. M. F- 
 
 Bedford, Cambridge. 
 Perseverance. 
 
 LORD, hast thou made me know thy 
 Conduct me in thy fear ; [ways ? 
 And grant me such supplies of grace, 
 That I may persevere. 
 
 2 Let hut thy own Almighty arm 
 
 Sustain a feeble worm, 
 I shall escape, secure from harm, 
 Amid the dreadful storm. 
 
 3 Be thou my all-sufficient friend, 
 
 Till all my toils shall cease, 
 Guard me through life, and let my end 
 Be everlasting peace. 
 
 REDEMPTION. 
 
 Q"7 Hymn 87. 7's. Rippon's Selec. # 
 
 ° • Alsen, Pilton. 
 
 Redeeming love. 
 
 NOW begin the heavenly theme, 
 Sing aloud in Jesus' name ! 
 Ye, who his salvation prove, 
 Triumph in redeeming love. 
 
 2 Ye, who see the Father's grace 
 Beaming in the Saviour's face, 
 As to Canaan on ye move, 
 Praise and bless redeeming love. 
 
 3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears ; 
 Banish all your guilty fears ; 
 
 See your guilt and curse remove, 
 Cancell'd by redeeming love. 
 
 4 Welcome all, by sin opprest, 
 Welcome to his* sacred rest ; 
 Nothing brought him from above, 
 Nothing but redeeming love. 
 
 5 Hither, then, your music bring, 
 Strike aloud each cheerful string; 
 Mortals, join the host above, 
 Join to praise redeeming love. 
 
 qo Hymn 88. L. M. Steele, b or # 
 
 00 Winchester, Brentford. 
 
 Redemption by Christ alone. 
 
 NSLAV'D by sin, and bound in chains 
 Beneath its dreadful, tyrant sway, 
 
 E 
 
 And doom'd to everlasting pains, 
 We wretched guilty captives lay. 
 
 2 Jesus, the Lord, the mighty God, 
 An all-sufficient ransom paid: 
 Invalued price ! his precious blood, 
 For vile, rebellious traitors shed! 
 
 3 Jesus the sacrifice became, 
 
 To rescue guilty souls from hell : 
 The spotless, bleeding, dying Lamb, 
 Beneath avenging justice fell. 
 
 4 Amazing goodness ! love divine ! 
 O may our grateful hearts adore 
 The matchless grace ; nor yield to sin, 
 Nor wear its cruel fetters more. 
 
 REGENERATION. 
 QO Hymn 89. C. M. Topladifs Coll. # 
 
 ^*^ St. Martin's, Cambridge, Arundel. 
 JEjjicuc'aus grace. 
 
 MAIL ! mighty Jesus ! how divine 
 Is thy victorious sword ! 
 The stoutest rebel must resign 
 At thy commanding word. 
 
 2 Deep are the wounds thy arrows give 
 
 They pierce the hardest heart; 
 Thy smiles of grace the slain revive, 
 And joy succeeds to smart. 
 
 3 Still gird thy sword upon thy thigh, 
 
 Ride with majestic sway ; 
 Go forth, great Prince, triumphantly, 
 And make thy foes obey. 
 
 4 And when thy victories are complete 
 
 When all the chosen race 
 Shall round the throne of glory meet, 
 To sing thy conquering grace ; 
 
 5 O may my humble soul be found 
 
 Among that favour'd band! 
 And I, with them, thy praise will sound 
 Throughout Immanuei's land. 
 
 Of) Hymn 90. S. M. Doddridge, ±fc 
 
 Dover, Watchman. 
 Vital union to Christ in regeneration. 
 
 DEAR Saviour, we are thine 
 By everlasting bands ; 
 Our names, our hearts we would resign, 
 Our souls are in thy hands. 
 
 2 To thee we still would cleave, 
 With ever-growing zeal ; 
 
 If millions tempt us Christ to leave, 
 O let them ne'er prevail. 
 
 3 Thy Spirit shall unite 
 
 Our souls to thee our head ; 
 Shall form us to thy image bright, 
 That we thy paths may tread. 
 
 4 Death may our souls divide 
 From these abodes of clay : 
 
91, 92 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL. 
 
 93, 94 
 
 But love shall keep us near thy side 
 Through all the gloomy way. 
 5 Since Christ and Ave are one, 
 Why should we doubt or fear? 
 
 If he in heaven hath-iix'd his throne, 
 He'll fix his members there. 
 
 Q1 Htmi« 91. C. M. & Stennett. % 
 * 7± Swan wick, Barby, Abridge. 
 
 The converted thief. 
 
 AS on the cross the Saviour hung, 
 And wept, and bled, and died, 
 He pour'd salvation on a wretch, 
 That languished at his side. 
 2 His crimes, with inward grief and shame, 
 The penitent confess'd ; 
 Then turn'd his dying eyes to Christ, 
 And thus his prayer address'd : 
 3' Jesus, thou Son and heir of heaven, 
 ' Thou spotless Lamb of God ! 
 'I see thee bathed in sweat and tears, 
 ' And weltering in thy blood. 
 4 ' Yet quickly from these scenes of wo, 
 'In triumph thou shalt rise, 
 1 Burst thro' the gloomy shades of death, 
 'And shine above the skies. 
 5 'Amid the glories of that world, 
 ' Dear Saviour, think on me, 
 ' And in the victories of thy death 
 ' Let me a sharer be.' 
 6 His prayer the dying Jesus hears, 
 And instantly replies, 
 'To-day thy parting soul shall be 
 'With me in paradise.' 
 
 SANCTIFICATION. 
 
 QO Hyii.v 93. C. M. Walls. # or [? 
 ^-^ Windsor, Bedford, Abridge. 
 
 HancUjicatioa and pardon. 
 
 J^7"IIERE shall we sinners hide our 
 heads ? 
 
 Can rocks or mountains save ? 
 Or shall we wrap us in the shades 
 Of midnight and the grave ? 
 2 Is there no shelter from the eye 
 Of a revenging God ? 
 Jesus, to thy dear wounds we fly ; 
 Bedew us with thy blood. 
 
 3 Those guardian drops our souls secure, 
 
 And wash away our sin; 
 Eternal justice frowns no more, 
 And conscience smiles within. 
 
 4 We bless that wondrous purple stream, 
 
 That cleanses every stain ; 
 Yet are our souls but half redeem'd, 
 If sin, the tyrant, reign. 
 
 5 Lord, blast his empire with thy breath, 
 
 That cursed throne must fall ; 
 Ye ftatt'rmg plagues that work our death, 
 Fly, for we hate you all. 
 
 92 
 
 Hymn 99. C. M. t> or 
 
 Windsor, Bedford, Bangor. 
 Renewing grace. 
 
 HOW helpless guilty nature lies, 
 Unconscious of its load ! 
 The heart, unchanged, can never rise 
 To happiness and God. 
 2 Can aught beneath a power divine 
 The stubborn will subdue ? 
 'Tis thine, eternal Spirit, thine 
 To form the heart anew. 
 3 'Tis thine the passions to recall, 
 And upwards bid them rise ; 
 And make the scales of error fall 
 From reason's darkened eyes. 
 
 4 To chase the shades of death away, 
 
 And bid the sinner live ; 
 A. beam of heaven, a vital ray, 
 'Tis thine alone to give. 
 
 5 O change these wretched hearts of ours. 
 
 And give them life divine ! 
 Then shall oiir passions and our powers, 
 Almighty Lord, be thine. 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL. 
 a A Hymn 94. L. M. Watts. & or b 
 
 ^^ Ston»field, Blendon. 
 
 The laic and the gospel ; or, Christ a refuge. 
 
 'ipiURST be the man, forever curst, 
 ^ ' That doth one wilful sin commit ; 
 ' Death and damnation for the first, 
 ' Without relief, and infinite.' 
 
 2 Thus Sinai roars, and round the earth, 
 Thunder, and fire, and vengeance flings; 
 But, Jesus, thy dear gasping breath, 
 And Calvary, say gentler things ! 
 
 3 ' Pardon, and grace, and boundless love, 
 ' Streaming along a Saviour's blood ; 
 ' And life, and joys, and crowns above, 
 ' Obtained by a dear bleeding God.' 
 
 4 Hark, how he prays (the charming sound 
 Dwells on his dying lips) ' Forgive!' 
 And every groan and gaping wound 
 Cries, ' Father, let the rebels live '' 
 
 5 Go, you that rest upon the law, 
 And toil and seek salvation there, 
 Look to the flame that Moses saw, 
 And shrink, and tremble, and despair. 
 
 6 But I'll retire beneath the cross — 
 Saviour, at thy dear feet I'll lie ; 
 
 And the keen sword, that justice draws, 
 Flaming and red, shall pass me by. 
 
95, 96 
 
 LAW AND GOSPEL. 
 
 97, 98, 99 
 
 Q,X Hym>- 95. L. M. Waits. # or b 
 
 *^" Blendon, Denton. 
 
 The gospel the power of God to saltation. 
 
 \ j \j~r{A.T shall the dying sinner do, 
 » * That seeks relief for all his wo ? 
 Where shall the guilty conscience find 
 Ease for the torment of the mind ? 
 
 2 How shall we get our crimes forgiven, 
 Or form our natures fit for heaven ? 
 Can souls, all o'er defiled with sin, 
 Make their own powers and passions clean? 
 
 3 In vain we search, in vain we try, 
 Till Jesus brings his gospel nigh ; 
 'Tis there that power and glory dwell, 
 Which saves rebellious souls from hell. 
 
 4 This is the pillar of our hope, 
 That bears our fainting spirits up; 
 We read the grace, we trust the word, 
 And find salvation in the Lord. 
 
 5 Let men or angels dig the mines, 
 W ^ere nature's golden treasure shines ; 
 Brought near the doctrine of the cross, 
 All nature's gold appears but dross. 
 
 6 Should vile blasphemers, with disdain, 
 Pronounce the truths of Jesus vain, 
 We'll meet the scandal and the shame, 
 And sing and triumph in his name. 
 
 Gfi Hymn 96. C. M. Cowper. % 
 
 £7lJ York, St. Ann's, Devizes. • 
 
 "tal obedience followed by evangelical. 
 
 NO strength of nature can suffice 
 To serve the Lord aright ; 
 And what she has, she misapplies, 
 For want of clearer light. 
 
 2 How long beneath the law I lay, 
 
 In bondage and distress ! 
 I toil'd, the precept to obey, 
 But toil'd without success. 
 
 3 Then, to abstain from outward sin 
 
 Was more than I could do ; 
 Now, if I feel its power within, 
 I feel I hate it too. 
 
 4 Then, all my servile works were done 
 
 A righteousness to raise ; 
 Now, freely chosen in the Son, 
 I freely choose his ways. 
 
 5 ' What shall I do ?' was then the word, 
 ' That I may worthier grow ? 
 1 What shall I render to the Lord ?' 
 Is my inquiry now. 
 
 6 To see the law by Christ fulfilPd, 
 And hear his pardoning voice, 
 Changes a slave into a child, 
 Ana duty into choice. 
 
 Q7 Hymn 97. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 u ' Rothwell, Chapel Street. 
 
 The inward witness to Christianity. 
 
 aUESTIONS and doubts be heard 
 no more ; 
 Let Christ and joy be all our theme ; 
 His Spirit seals Ms gospel sure 
 To every soul that trusts in him. 
 
 2 Jesus, thy witness speaks within: 
 The mercy which thy words reveal 
 Refines the heart from sense and sin. 
 And stamps its own celestial seal. 
 
 3 'Tis God's inimitable hand 
 That moulds and forms the heart anew : 
 Blasphemers can no more withstand, 
 But bow and own thy doctrine true. 
 
 4 The guilty wretch that trusts thy blood 
 Finds' peace and pardon at the cross ; 
 The sinful soul, averse to God, 
 Believes and loves his Maker's laws. 
 
 5 Learning and wit may cease their strife, 
 When miracles with glory shine ; 
 The voice that calls the "dead to life 
 Must be almighty, and divine. 
 
 OQ Hymn 98. C. M. Walls. £ 
 
 Cambridge, Conway. 
 
 God glorious, and sinners saved. 
 
 FATHER, how wide thy glories shine 
 How high thy wonders rise ! 
 Known thro' the earth by thousand signs 
 By thousand through the skies.° 
 
 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thypowei; 
 
 Their motion speak thy skill ; 
 And on the wings of every hour 
 We read thy patience still. 
 
 3 But when we view thy strange design, 
 
 To save rebellious worms, 
 Where vengeance and compassion join, 
 In their divinest forms; 
 
 4 Here the whole Deity is known ; 
 
 Nor dares a creature guess 
 Which of the glories brightest shone, 
 The justice, or the grace. 
 
 5 Now the full glories of the Lamb 
 
 Adorn the heavenly plains ; 
 Sweet cherubs learn Immanuel's name, 
 And try their choicest strains. 
 
 6 O, may I bear some humble part 
 
 In that immortal song ! 
 Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, 
 And love command my tongue. 
 
 QQ Hymn 99. C. M. Watts. # 
 
 W London, Bedford. 
 
 A rational defence of the gospel. 
 
 SHALL atheists dare insult the cross 
 Of our incarnate God ? 
 
100, 101 
 
 INVITATIONS AND PROMISES. 
 
 102, 103 
 
 Shall infidels revile his truth, 
 And trample on his blood? 
 
 2 What if he choose mysterious ways 
 
 To cleanse us from our faults ; 
 May not the works of sovereign grace 
 Transcend our feeble thoughts? 
 
 3 What if his gospel bid us strive 
 
 With flesh, and self, and sin? 
 The prize is most divinely bright 
 That we are call'd to win. 
 
 4 What if the men despised on earth, 
 
 Still of his grace partake ? 
 This but confirms his truth the more ; 
 For so the prophets spake. 
 
 5 Do some, that own his sacred truth, 
 
 Indulge their souls in sin ? [name ; 
 None should reproach the Saviour's 
 
 His laws are pure and clean. 
 (5 Then let our faith be firm and strong, 
 
 Our lips profess his word ; 
 Nor ever shun those holy men, 
 
 Who fear and love the Lord. 
 
 INVITATIONS AND PROMISES. 
 1 AA Hymn 100. C. M. Fawceit. \> 
 
 A.\J\J Mear, Laiiesboro', Bangor. 
 
 Let the wicked forsake his way, fyc. 
 
 SINNERS, the voice of God regard, 
 'Tis mercy speaks to-day ; 
 He calls you by his sovereign word 
 From sin's destructive way. 
 
 2 Why will you in the crooked ways 
 
 Of sin and folly go ? 
 In pain you travel all your days, 
 To reap immortal wo ! 
 
 3 But he that turns to God shall live, 
 
 Through his abounding grace : 
 His mercy will the guilt forgive 
 Of those that seek his face. 
 
 4 Bow to the sceptre of his word, 
 
 Renouncing every sin ; 
 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 a Redeemer's blood. 
 
 -1A1 Hymn 101. CM. Steele. # 
 
 •*•"■"- Irish, Braintree, Warsaw. 
 
 An invitation to the gospel feast. 
 
 1&/E wretched, hungry, starving poor, 
 ■*• Behoid a royal feast! 
 
 Where mercy spreads her bounteous 
 For every 'humble guest. [store i 
 
 j 2 See Jesus stands with open arms : 
 He calls, he bids you come : 
 Guilt holds you back, and fear alarms : 
 But see, there yet is room. 
 
 3 O come, and with his children taste 
 
 The blessings of his love ; 
 While hope attends the sweet repast 
 Of nobler joys above. 
 
 4 There, with united heart and voice, 
 
 Before the eternal throne, 
 Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice, 
 In ecstacies unknown. 
 
 5 And yet ten thousand thousand more 
 
 Are welcome still to come : 
 Ye longing souls, the grace adore, 
 Approach, there yet is room. 
 
 1 A9> Hymn 102. L. M. £ 
 
 l.\J& Portugal, Wells, Ward. 
 
 The freeness of the Gospel. 
 
 HO every one that thirsts, draw nigh ; 
 ('Tis God invites the fallen race ;) 
 Mercy and free salvation buy ; 
 Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace. 
 
 2 Come to the living waters, come : 
 Sinners, obey your Maker's call ; 
 Return, ye weary wanderers, home, 
 And find my grace reach'd out to all. 
 
 3 See from the Rock a fountain rise ! 
 For you in healing streams it rolls : 
 Money ye need not bring, nor price. 
 Ye labouring, burden'd, sin-sick souls. 
 
 4 Nothing ye in exchange shall give 
 Leave all you have and are behind 
 Frankly the gift of God receive, 
 Pardon and peace in Jesus find. 
 
 1 f)Q Hymn 103. L. M. Steele, b 
 
 iVe * Hebron, Portugal, Bath. 
 
 Weary souls invited to rest. 
 
 COME, weary souls, with sins distrest, 
 Come, and accept the promised rest; 
 The Saviour's gracious call obey, 
 And cast your gloomy fears away. 
 
 2 Oppress'd with guilt, a painful load, 
 O come, and spread your woes abroad 
 Divine compassion, mighty love, 
 Will all the painful load remove. 
 
 3 Here mercy's boundless ocean flows, 
 To cleanse your guilt, and heal your woes ; 
 Pardon and life, and endless peace ; 
 How rich the gift, how free the grace ! 
 
 4 Lord, we accept, with thankful heart, 
 The hope thy gracious words impart : 
 We come with trembling, yet rejoice. 
 And bless the kind inviting voice. 
 
104, 105, 106 
 
 GRACES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 107, 108 
 
 1 QA Hymn 1 04. L. M. Fawcett. # 
 
 Islington, Eaton, Medway. 
 As thy days, so shall thy strength be. 
 
 A FFLICTED 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 ? 
 He has engaged, by firm decree, 
 That, as thy days, thy strength shall be. 
 
 3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong ; 
 And, if the conflict should be long, 
 The Lord will make the tempter flee ; 
 For, as thy days, thy strength shall be. 
 
 4 Should persecution rage and flame, 
 Still trust in thy Redeemer's name ; 
 In fiery trials thou shalt see, 
 
 That, as thy days, thy strength shall be. 
 
 5 When call'd to bear the weighty cross, 
 Or sore affliction, pain or loss, 
 
 Or deep distress, or poverty, — ■ 
 
 Still, as thy days, thy strength shall be. 
 
 6 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. 
 
 HOLY SPIRIT. 
 1AX Hymn 105. S. M. # 
 
 - LV " Dover, Shirland, Olrftutz. 
 
 The Holy Spirit invoiced. 
 
 COME, Holy Spirit, come, 
 With energy divine ; 
 And on this poor benighted soul 
 With beams of mercy shine. 
 
 2 From the celestial hills, 
 Life, light, and joy dispense ! 
 
 And may I daily, hourly feel 
 Thy quickening influence. 
 
 3 Melt, melt this frozen heart; 
 This stubborn will subdue ; 
 
 Each evil passion overcome, 
 And form me all anew. 
 
 4 Mine will the profit be, 
 
 But thine shall be the praise ; 
 And unto thee I will devote 
 The remnant of my days. 
 
 106 
 
 Hymn 106. L. M. # 
 
 Uxbridge, Bath. 
 A propitious gale longed for. 
 
 LT anchor laid, remote from home, 
 Toiling, I cry, ' Sweet Spirit, come ! 
 Celestial breeze, no longer stay, 
 But swell my sails, and speed my way ! 
 
 2 * Fain would I mount, fain would I glow, 
 ' And loose my cable from below ; 
 ' But I can only spread my sail ; [gale.' 
 ' Thou, thou must breathe th' auspicious 
 
 GRACES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, 
 
 ALPHAEETICALLY ARRANGED. 
 
 \ffj[. Hymn 107. CM. Coicper. # 
 
 Rochester, York, St. Ann's. 
 Contentment. 
 1T7UERCE passions discompose the mind, 
 -*- As tempests vex the sea ; 
 But calm content and peace we find, 
 When, Lord, we trust in thee. 
 
 2 In vain by reason, and by rule, 
 
 We try to bend the will ; 
 For none but in the Saviour's school 
 Can learn the heavenly skill. 
 
 3 Since at his feet my soul has sat, 
 
 His gracious words to hear, 
 Contented with my present state, 
 
 I cast on him my care. 
 4 ' Art thou a sinner, soul ?' he said, 
 
 ' Then how canst thou complain ? 
 ' How light thy troubles here, if weigh'd 
 
 ' With everlasting pain ! 
 5 ' If thou of murmuring would'stbe cured, 
 
 ' Compare thy griefs with mine ; 
 'Think what my love for thee endured, 
 
 'And thou wilt not repine. 
 6"Tis I appoint thy daily lot, 
 
 ' And I do all things well ; [spot, 
 'Thou soon shalt leave this wretched 
 
 'And rise, with me to dwell. 
 
 7 ' In life my grace shall strength supply, 
 
 ' Proportion'd to thy day ;. 
 ' At death thou still shalt find me nigh, 
 'To wipe thy tears away.' 
 
 8 Thus I, who once my wretched days 
 
 In vain repining- spent ; 
 Taught in my Saviour's school of grace, 
 Have learn'd to be content. 
 
 1 AQ Hymn 108. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 JLVO Me<Jway, Winchester. 
 
 Faith connected icith salvation. 
 
 NOT by the laws of innocence 
 Can Adam's sons arrive at heaven ; 
 New works can give us no pretence 
 To have our ancient sins forgiven. 
 
 2 Not the best deeds that we have done 
 Can make a wounded conscience whole: 
 Faith is the grace, — and faith alone, 
 That flies to Christ, and saves the soul. 
 
 3 Lord, I believe thy heavenly word ! 
 Fain would I have my soul renew'd ; 
 
109, 110, 111 FAITHFULNESS FEAR FORTITUDE. 
 
 112, 113 
 
 I mourn for sin, and trust the Lord 
 To have it pardon'd and subdued. 
 4 O may thy grace its power display ; 
 Let guilt and death no longer reign ; 
 Save me in thine appointed way, 
 Nor let my humble faith be vain ! 
 
 1 AQ Hymn 109. C. M. Watts. # 
 
 XVt/ Bangor, Barby. 
 
 Faith in the sacrifice of Christ. 
 
 WHERE shall the guilty sinner go, 
 To find a sure relief? 
 Can bleeding bulls or goats bestow 
 A balm to ease my grief? 
 
 2 O never let my thoughts renounce 
 
 The gospel of my God, 
 Where vilest crimes are cleansed at once 
 In Christ's atoning blood. 
 
 3 Here rest my faith, and ne'er remove ; 
 
 Here let repentance rise ; 
 While I behold his bleeding love, 
 His dying agonies. 
 
 1 1 A Hymn 110. L. M. Watts. #orb 
 
 X±V Wells, Hague. 
 
 Faithfulness. 
 
 HATH God been faithful to his word, 
 And sent to men his promis'd grace ? 
 Shall I not imitate the Lord, 
 And practise what my lips profess ? 
 
 2 Hath Christ fulfill'd his kind design, 
 The dreadful work he undertook, 
 And died to make salvation mine, 
 And well perform'd whate'er he spoke ? 
 
 3 Doth not his faithfulness afford 
 A noble theme to raise my song ? 
 And shall I dare deny my Lord, 
 
 Or utter falsehood with my tongue ? 
 
 4 My King, my Saviour, and my God ! 
 Let grace my sinful soul renew, 
 Wasn my offences with thy blood, 
 And make my heart sincere and true. 
 
 | 1 1 Hymn 111. C. M. JYeedham. # 
 
 St. Martin's, York, Conway. 
 Fear of Ood. 
 
 HAPPY beyond description he, 
 Who fears the Lord his God; 
 Who hears his threats with holy awe, 
 And trembles at his rod. 
 
 2 Fear, sacred passion, ever dwells 
 
 With its fair partner, love, 
 f Blending their beauties, both proclaim 
 Their source is from above. 
 
 3 Let terrors fright th' unwilling slave : 
 
 The child with joy appears ; 
 Cheerful he , does his father's will, 
 And loves as much as fears. 
 
 4 Let fear and love, most holy God! 
 Possess this soul of mine ; 
 Then shall I worship thee aright, 
 And taste thy joys divine. 
 
 j 1 2 Hymn 112. C. M. Watts. # 
 
 A±& Parma, Mear, Irish. 
 
 Holy fortitude. 
 
 AMI a soldier of the cross, 
 -*-*- A follower of the Lamb ? 
 And shall I fear to own his cause, — 
 Or blush to speak his name ? 
 
 2 Must I be carried to the skies 
 
 On flowery beds of ease ? 
 While others fought to win the prize, 
 And saii'd through bloody seas ? 
 
 3 Are there no foes for me to face, 
 
 Must I not stem the flood ? 
 Is this vile world a friend to grace, 
 To*help me on to God? 
 
 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; 
 
 Increase my courage, Lord ! 
 I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, 
 Supported by thy word. 
 
 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war 
 
 Shall conquer, though they die ; 
 They see the triumph from afar, 
 And seize it with their eye. 
 
 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, 
 ' And all thy armies shine 
 
 In robes of victory through the skies, 
 The glory shall be thine. 
 
 11Q Hymn 113. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 AXO Bath, Slade, Lowell. 
 
 Fortitude, or remedies against fear. 
 
 WHEN tumults of unruly fear 
 Rise in my heart, and riot there, 
 What shall I do to calm my breast, 
 And get the vexing foe supprest ? 
 
 2 What power can these wild thoughts 
 
 control ? 
 This ruffling tempest of thy soul ? 
 Where shall I fly in this distress, 
 But to the throne of glorious grace ? 
 
 3 My faith would seize some promise, Lord ; 
 There's power and safety in thy word ; 
 Not all that earth or hell can say 
 Shall tempt or drive my soul away. 
 
 4 1 call the days of old to mind, 
 When I have found my God was kind , 
 My heavenly Friend is still the same ; 
 Salvation to his holy name. 
 
 5 Great God, preserve my conscience clean, 
 Wash me from guilt, forgive my sin ; 
 Thy love shall guard me from surprise, 
 Tho' threatening dangers round me risq. 
 
114, 115, 116 
 
 GRACES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 117, 118 
 
 6 When fear like a wild ocean raves, 
 Let Jesus walk upon the waves, 
 And say, ' 'tis I ;' that heavenly voice 
 Shall sink the storm, and raise my joys. 
 
 11 A Hymn 114. L. M. Watts. $ 
 
 All saints, Winchester, Portugal. 
 Gravity and decency. 
 
 BEHOLD the sons, the heirs of God, 
 So dearly bought with Jesus' blood ! 
 Are they not born to heavenly joys, 
 And shall they stoop to earthly toys ? 
 
 2 Doth vain discourse, or empty mirth, 
 Well suit the honours of their birth ? 
 Shall they be fond of gay attire, 
 Which children love, and fools admire ? 
 
 3 Lord, raise our hearts and passions 
 
 higher ; 
 Touch our vain souls with sacred fire ; 
 Then, with a heaven-directed eve, 
 We'll pass these glittering trifles by. 
 
 4 We'll look on all the toys below 
 With such disdain as angels do ; 
 And wait the call, that bids us rise 
 To mansions promised in the skies. 
 
 1 1 £ Hv>m 115. L. M. Watts, b 
 
 x ±tJ Armley, Maiden. 
 
 Things of good report. 
 
 WS it a thing of good report, 
 -*- To squander life and time away? 
 To cut the hours of duty short, 
 While toys and follies waste the day ? 
 
 2 Doth this become the Christian name, 
 To venture near the tempter's door ? 
 To sort with men of evil fame, 
 
 And yet presume to stand secure ? 
 
 3 Am I my own sufficient guard, 
 While I expose my soul to shame ? 
 Can the short joys of sin reward 
 The lasting blemish of my name ? 
 
 4 O may it be my constant choice 
 To walk with men of grace below, 
 Till I arrive where heavenly joys 
 And never fading honours grow. 
 
 1 1 a Hymn 116. C. M. Watts. # 
 
 *■ LX * Barby, Wareham, Litchfield. 
 None excluded from hope. 
 
 JESUS, thy blessings are not few, 
 Nor is thy gospel weak ; 
 Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, 
 And bow the aspiring Greek. 
 
 2 Wide as the reach of Satan's rage 
 
 Doth thy salvation flow ; 
 *Tis not confined to sex or age, 
 The lofty or the low. 
 
 3 While grace is offer'd to the prince, 
 
 The poor may take their share ; 
 
 No mortal has a just pretence 
 To perish in despair. 
 
 4 Be wise, ye men of strength and wit, 
 
 Nor boast your native powers; 
 But to his sovereign grace submit, 
 And glory shall be yours. 
 
 5 Come, all ye vilest sinners, come, 
 
 He'll form your souls anew: 
 His gospel and his heart have room 
 For rebels such as you., 
 
 6 His doctrine is Almighty love ; 
 
 There's virtue in his name 
 To turn the raven to a dove, 
 The lion to a lamb. 
 
 117 Htmn 117. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 Ai ' Castle Street, Blendon, Slade. 
 Happy pocerty : or, the poor in spirit blessed. 
 
 ^lE humble souls, complain no more ; 
 -2- Let faith survey your future store ; 
 How happy, how divinely blest, 
 The sacred words of truth attest. 
 
 2 When conscious grief laments sincere, 
 And pours the penitential tear ; 
 Hope points to your dejected eyes, 
 The bright reversion in the skies. 
 
 3 In vain the sons of wealth and pride 
 Despise your lot, your hopes deride ; 
 In vain they boast their little stores ; 
 Trifles are theirs, a kingdom yours ! 
 
 4 A kingdom of immense delight, 
 Where health and peace and joy unite ; 
 Where undeclining pleasures rise, 
 And every wish hath full supplies. 
 
 5 There shall your eyes with rapture view 
 The glorious Friend that died for you ; 
 That died to ransom, died to raise 
 
 To crowns of joy and songs of praise. 
 
 1 1 Q Hymn 118. C. M. Brown, fc 
 
 •*• Bangor, Wantage, York. 
 
 Humbly pleading fur mercy. 
 
 LORD, at thy feet we sinners lie, 
 And knock at mercy's door; 
 With heavy heart, and downcast eye, 
 Thy favour we implore. 
 
 2 'Tis mercy, mercy we implore ; 
 
 O may thy bowels move ! 
 Thy grace is an exhaustless store, 
 And thou thyself art love. 
 
 3 O, for thy own, for Jesus' sake, 
 
 Our many sins forgive ! 
 Thy grace our rocky hearts can break, 
 And breaking, soon relieve. 
 
 4 Thus melt us down, our gracious Friend, 
 
 And make us thine alone : 
 Nor let a rival more pretend 
 To repossess thy throne. 
 
119, 120, 121 
 
 HUMILITY JOY.....JUSTICE. 
 
 122, 123 
 
 -i-iQ Hymn 119. L. M. Enfield, b 
 
 X X «7 Winchester, Hebron. 
 
 Humility. 
 
 WHEREFORE should man, frail 
 child of clay, 
 Who, from the cradle to the shroud, 
 Lives but the insect of a day, — 
 O why should mortal man he 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 perplex'd, in error lost, 
 With trembling; step he seeks his way, 
 How vain of wisdom's gifts 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 my life, Father divine ! 
 Give me a meek and lowly mind : 
 In modest worth, O, let me shine, 
 And peace in humble virtue find. 
 
 1 on Hymn 120. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 lfr\J 01d Hundred, Psalm Ninety-seventh. 
 Rejoicing in God. 
 
 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 are 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 Glory, 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 
 Jn one Jehovah all combin'd : 
 
 On him we fix our roving eyes, 
 And all our souls in raptures rise. 
 
 6 All else, which we our treasure call, 
 May in one fatal moment fall ; 
 
 But what their happiness can move, 
 Whom God, the blessed, deigns to love ? 
 
 101 Hymn 121. S. M. Doddridge. % 
 
 J - A ' r Dover, Pelham, Mornington. 
 Rejoicing in Hie ways of God. 
 
 NOW let our voices join 
 To form a sacred song ; 
 20 
 
 Ye pilgrims, in Jehovah's ways, 
 With music pass along. 
 
 2 How straight the path appears, 
 How open and how fair ! 
 
 No lurking gins t' 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, 
 Which sparkle through the skies. 
 
 5 All honour to his name, 
 Who marks the shining way, 
 
 To him who leads the wanderers on 
 To realms of endless day. 
 
 1 22 Hymn 122. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 ±A*Am> Portugal, Shoel, Med way. 
 
 Justice and equity. * 
 
 BLESSED Redeemer ! how divine, 
 How righteous is this rule of thine, 
 ' Never to deal with others worse 
 'Than we would have them deal with 
 us !' 
 
 2 This golden lesson, short and plain, 
 Gives not the mind nor memory pain, 
 And every conscience must approve 
 This universal law of love. 
 
 3 'Tis written in each mortal breast, 
 Where all our tenderest wishes rest ; 
 We draw it from our inmost veins. 
 Where love to self resides and reigns. 
 
 4 Is reason ever at a loss ? 
 
 Call in self-love to judge the cause , 
 Let our own fondest passions show 
 How we should treat our neighbour too. 
 
 5 How blest would every nation prove, 
 Thus ruled by equity and love ! 
 
 All would be friends, without a foe, 
 And form a paradise below. 
 
 1 90 Hymn 123. C. M. Watts, b or# 
 
 -*-*■"•* Bedford, FrankJin, Medfield. 
 Justice and equity. 
 
 COME, let us search our ways and see , 
 Have they been just and right ? 
 Is the great rule 01 equity 
 Our practice and delight? 
 
 2 What we would have our neighbour do, 
 
 Have we still done the same ? 
 
 From others ne'er withheld the due, 
 
 Which we from others claim ? 
 
 3 Have we not, deaf to h?s request, 
 
 Turn'd from another's wo ? 
 The scorn, which wrings the poor man's 
 Have we abhorr'd to show ? [breast 
 
124, 125 
 
 GRACES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 126, 127, 128 
 
 4 Do we, in all we sell or buy, 
 
 Integrity maintain ; 
 And, knowing God is always nigh, 
 Renounce unrighteous gain? 
 
 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. 
 
 ■tO A Hymn 124. L. M. Waits, b 
 
 ■l^** Uxbridge, Stonefield. 
 
 Justice aid truth. 
 
 GREAT God, thy holy law requires 
 To curb our covetous desires, 
 
 Forbids to plunder, steal or cheat, 
 
 To practise falsehood or deceit 
 2 Thy Son hath set a pattern too ; 
 
 He paid to God and men their due ; 
 
 A dreadful debt he paid to God, 
 
 And bought our pardon with his blood. 
 3» Amazing justice ! boundless love ! 
 
 Do we not feel our passions move ? 
 
 Do we not grieve that we have been 
 
 Faithless to God, or false to men ? 
 4 If truth and justice once be gone, 
 
 And leave our faith and hope alone ; 
 
 If honesty be banish'd hence, 
 
 Religion is a vain pretence. 
 
 19* Hymn 125. L. M. Rippon. # 
 
 ****** Blendon, China, Slade, Brentford. 
 Liberality ; or, the duty and pleasures of benevolence. 
 
 OWHAT stupendous mercy shines 
 Around the Majesty of heaven ! 
 Rebels he deigns to call his sons, — 
 Their souls renew'd, their sins forgiven. 
 
 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 great salvation fly ; 
 The hungry feed, the naked clothe ; 
 To pain and sickness help apply. 
 
 4 Pity the weeping widow's wo, 
 And be her counsellor and stay : 
 Adopt the fatherless, and smooth 
 To useful, happy life, his way. 
 
 5 Let a^e, with want and weakness bow'd, 
 Your bowels of compassion move ; 
 Let e''en your enemies be blest — 
 Their hatred recompensed with love. 
 
 6 When all is done, renounce your deeds, 
 Renounce self-righteousness with scorn ; 
 Thus will you glorify your God, 
 And thus the Christian name adorn. 
 
 128 
 
 Hymn 126. 7's. Taylor. # 
 
 liothain, Benson, Alsen. 
 Loce to God and man. 
 
 FATHER of our feeble race, 
 Wise, beneficent, and kind, 
 Spread o'er nature's ample face, 
 Flows thy goodness unconfined : 
 Musing in the silent grove, 
 Or the busy walks of men, 
 Still we trace thy wondrous love, 
 Claiming large returns again. , 
 
 2 Lord, what offerings shall we bring, 
 At thine altars when we bow ? 
 Hearts, the pure, unsull-ied spring, 
 Whence the kind affections flow ; 
 Soft compassion's feeling soul, 
 
 By the melting eye express'd ; 
 Sympathy, at whose control, 
 Sorrow leaves the wounded breast: 
 
 3 Willing hands to lead the blind, 
 Bind the wound, or feed the poor; 
 Love, embracing all our kind, 
 Charity, with liberal store : 
 Teach us, O thou heavenly King, 
 Thus to show our grateful mind, 
 Thus the accepted offering bring, 
 Love to thee, and all mankind. 
 
 |27 Hymn 127. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 Dunstan, Uxbridge, Lowell. 
 Love to Christ , present or absent. 
 
 |~fcF all the joys we mortals know, 
 ^-^ Jesus, thy love exceeds the rest, 
 Love, the best blessing here below, 
 The nearest image of the blest 
 
 2 While we are held in thine embrace, 
 There's not a thought attempts to rove ; 
 Each smile upon thy beauteous face 
 Fixes, and charms, and fires our love. 
 
 3 While of thy absence we- complain, 
 And long, or weep in all we do, 
 There's a strange pleasure in the pain ; 
 And tears have their own sweetness too. 
 
 4 When round thy courts by day we rove, 
 Or ask the watchmen of the night 
 For some kind tidings of our love, 
 Thy very name creates delight. 
 
 5 Jesus, our God, yet rather come ! 
 Our eyes would dwell upon thy face ; 
 'Tis best to see our Lord at home, 
 And feel the presence of his grace. 
 
 1<>Q Hymn 128. 7's. Mwton. # 
 
 J-^ Hotliam, Pilton. 
 
 Love.it thou me ? 
 
 'nPIS a point I long to know, 
 ■*■ Oft it causes anxious thought — 
 Do I love the Lord, or no ; 
 Am I his, or am I not. 
 
129, 130 
 
 LOVE....HUiMILITY. 
 
 131, 132 
 
 2 If I love, why am I thus ? 
 Why this dull and lifeless frame ? 
 Hardly, sure, can they be worse, 
 Who have never heard his name. 
 
 3 [Could my heart so hard remain ; 
 Prayer a task and burden prove ; 
 Every trifle give me pain; 
 
 If I knew a Saviour's love ?] 
 
 4 When I turn my eyes within, 
 All is dark, and vain, and wild ; 
 Fill'd with unbelief and sin ; 
 Can I deem myself a child ? 
 
 5 If I pray, or hear, or read, 
 Sin is mix'd with all I do ; 
 You that love the Lord indeed, 
 Tell me, is it thus with you ? 
 
 6 Yet I mourn my stubborn will, 
 Find my sin a grief and thrall ; 
 Should I grieve for what I feel, 
 If I did not love at all ? 
 
 7 Lord, decide the doubtful case ! 
 Thou, who art thy people's sun, 
 Shine upon thy work of grace, 
 If it be indeed begun. 
 
 8 Let me love thee more and more, 
 If I love at all, I pray! 
 
 If I have not loved before, 
 Help me to begin to-day. 
 
 1 2Q Hymn 129. C. M. Gregory. # 
 
 ■*~«* Jordan, Lanesboro'. 
 
 Mutual love. 
 
 ^ WEET is the love that mutual glows 
 ^ Within each brother's breast ; 
 And binds in gentlest bonds each heart, 
 All blessing and all blest: 
 
 2 Sweet as the odorous balsam pour'd 
 
 On Aaron's sacred head, 
 Which o'er his beard, and down his vest 
 A breathing fragrance shed. 
 
 3 Like morning dews, on Sion's mount, 
 
 That spread their silver rays ; 
 And deck with gems the verdant pomp, 
 Which Hcrmon'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. 
 
 1 Of) Hymn 130. S. M. Fawcett. # 
 
 l.tf\J Dover, Watchman. 
 
 Love to the brethren. 
 
 OLEST be the tie that binds 
 -*--* Our hearts in Christian love ! 
 The fellowship of kindred minds 
 Is like to that above. 
 
 2 Before our Father's throne 
 We pour our ardent prayers: 
 
 Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 
 Our comforts and our cares. 
 
 3 We share our mutual woes ; 
 Our mutual burdens bear; 
 
 And often for each other flows 
 The sympathizing tear. 
 
 4 When we asunder part, 
 It gives us inward pain ; 
 
 But we shall still be join'd m heart, 
 And hope to meet again. 
 
 5 This glorious hope revives 
 Our courage by the way ; 
 
 While each in expectation lives, 
 And longs to see the day. 
 
 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, 
 And sin, we shall be free ; 
 
 And perfect love and friendship reign 
 Through all eternity. 
 
 1Q1 Hymn 131. S. M. Beddome. # 
 J-eJA watchman, St. Thomas, Dartmouth. 
 Christian love. 
 
 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 crown'd. 
 
 3 Let envy, child of hell! 
 
 Be banish'd far away ; [dwell, 
 
 Those should in strictest friendship 
 Who the same Lord obey. 
 
 4 Thus will the church below 
 Resemble that above ; 
 
 Where streams of pleasure ever flow, 
 And every heart is love. 
 
 1 QO Hymn 132. L. M. Scott, b or # 
 
 xtF *' Sharon, Tallis' Evening Hymn. 
 
 Meekness. 
 *TVI ^^^ when tempestuous winds arise, 
 -L'*- The wild confusion and uproar, 
 All ocean mixing with the skies, 
 And wrecks are dash'd upon the shore. 
 
 2 Not less confusion racks the mind, 
 When, by the whirl of passion toss'd, 
 Calm reason is to rage resign'd, 
 And peace in angry tumult lost. 
 
 3 O self-tormenting child of pride, 
 Anger, bred up in hate and strife ; 
 Ten thousand ills, by thee supplied, 
 Mingle the cup of bitter life. • 
 
 4 Happy the meek, whose gentle breast, 
 Clear as the summer's evening ray, 
 Calm as the regions of the blest, 
 Enjoy on earth celestial day. 
 
133, 134 
 
 GRACES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 135, 136, 137 
 
 5 No Jars their peaceful tent invade, 
 No friendships lost their bosom sting ; 
 And foes to none, of none afraid, [bring. 
 Where'er they go, sweet peace they 
 
 6 may a temper meek and mild, 
 With gentle sway our souls possess ; 
 Passion and pride be thence exiled, 
 And to be hlest, still may we bless ! 
 
 1 Oq Hymn 133. L. M. Gibbons. # 
 
 -!.«*«* Winchester, Uxbridge, Rothwell. 
 Patience. 
 
 O ATIENCE ! — O, 'tis a grace divine ! 
 
 A Sent from the God of power and love, 
 That leans upon its Father's hand, 
 As through the wilderness we move. 
 
 2 By patience we serenely bear 
 The troubles of our mortal state, 
 And wait, contented, our discharge, 
 Nor think our glory comes too late. 
 
 3 Though we, in full sensation, feel 
 The weight, the wounds our God ordains, 
 We smile amid our heaviest woes, 
 And triumph in our sharpest pains. 
 
 4 O, for this grace ! to aid us on, 
 And arm with fortitude the breast, 
 Till life's tumultuous voyage is o'er — 
 We reach the shores of endless rest ! 
 
 5 Faith into vision shall resign; 
 Hope shall in full fruition die; 
 And patience in possession end, 
 In the bright world of bliss on high. 
 
 1 qj. Hymn 134. C. M. Watts. 
 
 ■ t - t9 ^ t St. Ann's, Abridge, Covington. 
 
 # 
 
 Prudence ; or, a lovely carriage. 
 
 O'TIS a lovely thing to see 
 A man of prudent heart, 
 Whose thoughts, and lips, and life agree 
 To act a useful part. 
 
 2 When envy, strife, and wars begin 
 
 In little angry souls, 
 Mark how the sons of peace come in, 
 And quench the kindling coals. 
 
 3 Their minds are humble, mild, and meek, 
 
 Nor let their fury rise; 
 Nor passion moves their lips to speak, 
 Nor pride exalts their eyes. 
 
 4 Their frame is prudence mix'd with love, 
 
 Good works fulfil their day : 
 They join the serpent with the dove, 
 But cast the sting away. 
 
 5 Such was the Saviour of mankind ; 
 
 Such pleasures he pursued ; 
 His flesh and blood were all refined, 
 His soul divinely good. 
 
 6 Lord, can these plants of virtue grow 
 
 In such a heart as mine ? 
 
 Thy grace my nature can renew, 
 And make my soul like thine. 
 
 1 Q \ Hymn 135. 
 
 l &° Bangor, 
 
 CM. S.Stennett. b 
 
 Windsor, York. 
 The penitent. 
 
 |3R0STRATE, dear Jesus! at thy feet 
 ■^ A guilty rebel lies ; 
 And upwards to the mercy-seat 
 Presumes to lift his eyes. 
 
 2 If tears of sorrow would suffice 
 
 To pay the debt 1 owe, 
 Tears should from both my weeping eyes 
 In ceaseless torrents flow. 
 
 3 But no such sacrifice I plead 
 
 To expiate my guilt ; 
 No tears but those which thou hast shed ; 
 No blood, but thou hast spilt. 
 
 4 Think of thy sorrows, dearest Lord ! 
 
 And all my sins forgive : 
 Justice will well approve the word 
 That bids the sinner live. 
 
 1 Qfi Hymn 136. C. M. Cowper. #or b 
 
 J - ov York, St. Ann's. 
 
 The contrite heart. 
 
 THE Lord will happiness divine 
 On contrite hearts bestow ; 
 Then tell me, gracious God! is mine 
 A contrite heart or no ? 
 21 hear, but seem to hear in vain, 
 Insensible as steel ; 
 If aught, is felt, 'tis only pain 
 To find I cannot feel. 
 
 3 I sometimes think myself inclined 
 
 To love thee if I could : 
 
 But often feel another mind, 
 
 Averse to all that's good. 
 
 4 My best desires are faint and few, 
 
 I fain would strive for more ; 
 But, when I cry, ' My strength renew,' 
 Seem weaker than before. 
 
 5 Thy saints are comforted, I know, 
 
 And love thy house of prayer ; 
 I sometimes go where others go, 
 But find no comfort there. 
 
 6 O, make this heart rejoice or ache, 
 
 Decide this doubt for me ; 
 And, if it be not broken, break ; 
 And heal it if it be. 
 
 137 
 
 Hymn 137. L.M. Watts, b 
 
 Quito, Dresden. 
 The penitent pardoned. 
 
 HENCE from my soul, my sins, depart, 
 Your fatal friendship now I see ; 
 Long have you dwelt too near my heart, 
 Hence, to eternal distance flee 
 
138, 139 
 
 REPENTANCE RESIGNATION. 
 
 140, 141, 142 
 
 2 Black, heavy tho'ts like mountains roll 
 O'er my poor breast, with boding fears, 
 And crushing hard my tortured soul, 
 Wring through my eyes the briny tears. 
 
 3 Forgive my treasons, Prince of grace, 
 The bloody Jews were traitors too, 
 Yet thou hast, pray'd for that cursed race, 
 1 Father, they know not what they do.' 
 
 4 Great Advocate, look down and see 
 
 A wretch, whose smarting sorrows bleed, 
 
 plead the same excuse for me ! 
 For, Lord, I knew not what I did. 
 
 5 Peace, my complaints ; let every groan 
 Be still, and silence wait his love ! 
 Compassions dwell amidst his throne, 
 And through his inmost bowels move. 
 
 6 How sweet the voice of pardon sounds ! 
 Sweet the relief to deep distress ! 
 
 1 feel the balm that heals my wounds, 
 And all my powers adore thy grace. 
 
 138 
 
 #or b 
 
 Hymn 138. C. M. 
 
 Durham, York, Dedham. 
 Repentance from a view of the mercy of Ood. 
 
 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 Oppress'd with grief and shame, dissolv'd 
 
 In penitential tears ; 
 Thy goodness calms our anxious doubts, 
 And dissipates our fears. 
 
 4 New life from thy refreshing grace 
 
 Our sinking hearts receive : 
 Thv gentlest, best loved attribute, 
 To pity and forgive. 
 
 5 From that blest source, propitious hope 
 
 Appears serenely bright, 
 And sheds her soft and cheering beam 
 O'er sorrow's dismal night. 
 
 6 Our hearts adore thy mercy, Lord, 
 
 And bless the friendly ray, 
 Which ushers in the smiling morn 
 Of everlasting day. 
 
 Or tremble at the gracious hand 
 That wipes away my tears? 
 
 3 No ! let me rather freely yield 
 
 What most I prize, to thee, 
 Who never hast a good withheld, 
 Nor wilt withhold from me. 
 
 4 Thy favour all my journey through 
 
 Thou art engag'd to grant! 
 What else I want, or think I do,* 
 'Tis better still to want 
 
 5 Wisdom and mercy guide my way ; 
 
 Shall I resist them both? 
 A poor blind creature of a day, 
 And crush'd before the moth! 
 
 6 But ah ! my inmost spirit cries, 
 
 Still bind me to thy sway ; 
 Else the next cloud that veils my skies 
 Drives all these thoughts away. 
 
 1 40 Hymn 14 °- c - m - Beddome. 
 
 Abridge, Dorchester. 
 Re-fTi iff nation ; or, God our portion. 
 
 MY times of sorrow and of joy, 
 Great God ! are in thy hand ; 
 My choicest comforts come from thee, 
 And go at thy command. 
 2 If thou shouldst take them all away, 
 
 Yet would I not repine ; 
 Before they were possess'd by me, 
 They were entirely thine. 
 T 3 Nor would I drop a murmuring word, 
 Though the whole world were gone, 
 But seek enduring happiness 
 In thee, and thee alone. 
 
 139 
 
 Hymn 139. C. M. Cowper. 
 
 Mear, Barby, St. Ann's. 
 
 * 
 
 f\ LORD! my best desires fulfil, 
 ^-* And help me to resign 
 Life, health, and comfort to thy will, 
 And make thy pleasure mine. 
 2 Why should I shrink at thy command, 
 Whose love forbids my fears? 
 20* 
 
 14] Hymn 141. CM. Hervey. # 
 
 M -^ tl - St. Ann's, Abridge, Franklin. 
 
 Resignation to God's unerrintr wisdom. 
 
 rpHROUGH all the downward tracts 
 -*- of time, 
 
 God's watchful eye surveys ; 
 O, who so wise to choose our lot, 
 Or regulate our ways ! 
 21 cannot doubt his bounteous love. 
 Immeasurably kind ; 
 To his unerring, gracious will, 
 Be every wish resign'd. 
 3 Good when he gives, supremely good, 
 
 Nor less when he denies ; 
 E'en crosses from his sovereign hand 
 Are blessings in disguise. 
 
 1 JO Hymn 142. C. M. Kirkham. #or \> 
 
 ± ^ t ~ St. Martin's, Dednam. 
 
 Self-denial : or bearing the cross. 
 
 "TfclDST thou, dear Jesus, suffer shame 
 -*-^ And bear the cross for me ? 
 And shall I fear to own thy name* 
 Or thy disciple be? 
 
143, 144 
 
 GRACES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 145, 146, 147 
 
 2 Inspire my soul with life divine, 
 
 And make me truly bold ; [shine, 
 Let knowledge, faith, and meekness 
 Nor love nor zeal grow cold. 
 
 3 Let mockers scoff, the world defame, 
 
 And treat me with disdain ; 
 Still may I glory in thy name, 
 And count reproach my gain. 
 
 4 To thee I cheerfully submit, 
 
 And all my powers resign ; 
 Let wisdom point out what is fit, 
 And I'll no more repine. 
 
 ■| AO Hymn 143. C. M. Watts. 
 
 *-^** Barby, Abridge, Medfield. 
 
 # 
 
 Sincerity and truth. 
 
 LET those who bear the Christian name 
 Their holy vows fulfil: 
 The saints, the followers of the Lamb, 
 Are men of honour still. 
 
 2 True to the solemn oaths they take, 
 
 Though to their hurt they swear, 
 Constant and just to all they speak, 
 For God and angels hear. 
 
 3 Still with their lips their hearts agree, 
 
 Nor flattering words devise ; • 
 They know the God of truth can see 
 Through every false disguise. 
 
 4 They hate the appearance of a lie, 
 
 In all the shapes it wears, 
 Firm to their truth ; and when they die, 
 Eternal life is theirs. 
 
 | A A Hymn 144. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 "*■ All Saints, Antigua, Marietta. 
 
 Trust and confidence. 
 
 MY soul, survey thy happiness, 
 If thou art form'd a child of °;race ! 
 How richly is the gospel stored ! 
 What joy the promises afford! 
 
 2 ' All things are ours ;' the gift of God, 
 And purchas'd with our Saviour's blood, 
 While the good Spirit shows us how 
 To use and to enjoy them too. 
 
 3 If peace and plenty crown my days, 
 They help me,Lord, to speak thy praise: 
 If bread of sorrows be my food, 
 Those sorrows work my real good. 
 
 4.1 would not change my blest estate 
 With all that flesh calls rich or great ; 
 And while my faith can keep her hold, 
 I envy not the sinner's gold. 
 
 5 Father, I wait thy daily will ; 
 Thou shalt divide my portion still ! 
 Grant me, on earth, what seems thee best 
 Till death and heaven reveal the rest. 
 
 145 
 
 Hymn 145. L. M. # 
 
 Islington, Sharon. 
 True wisdom. 
 
 HAPPY the man, who finds the grace, 
 The blessing of God's chosen race - t 
 The wisdom coming from above, 
 And faith that sweetly works by love. 
 
 2 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, 
 And all her flowery paths are peace ; 
 Wisdom to silver we prefer, 
 
 And gold is dross compared with her. 
 
 3 He finds, who wisdom apprehends, 
 A life begun that never ends ; 
 The tree of life divine she is, 
 
 Set in the midst of paradise. 
 
 4 Happy the man, who wisdom gains, 
 In whose obedient heart she reigns ; 
 He owns, and will forever own, 
 Wisdom, and Christ, and heaven are one. 
 
 146 
 
 Hymn 146. C. M. Watts. # 
 
 irisli, Barby, St. Martin's. 
 
 Zeal and foi titude. 
 
 DO I believe what Jesus saith, 
 And think the gospel true? 
 Lord, make me bold to own my faith, 
 
 And practise virtue too. 
 2 Suppress my shame, subdue my fear, 
 Arm me with heavenly zeal, 
 That I may make thy power appear, 
 And works of praise fulfil. 
 wlf men shall see my virtue shine, 
 And spread my name abroad, 
 Thine is the power, the praise is thine, 
 
 My Saviour and my God. 
 4 Thus when the saints in glory meet, 
 Their lips proclaim thy grace ; 
 They cast their honours at thy feet, 
 And own their borrowed rays. 
 
 147 
 
 Hymn 147. C. M. JYewton. # 
 
 Abridge, Mear, Franklin. 
 Zeal, true and false 
 
 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 false is 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 Zeal has attain'd its highest aim, 
 
 Its end is satisfied, 
 If sinners love the Saviour's name ; 
 Nor seeks it aught beside. 
 
148, 149 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 150, 151, 152 
 
 5 But self, however well employ'd, 
 Has its own ends in view ; 
 And says, as boasting Jehu cried, 
 ' Come, see what I can do !' 
 
 1 JQ Hymn 148. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 A ^*° Christinas, Irish, Conway. 
 
 Zeal and vigour in the Christian race. 
 
 AWAKE, my soul ! stretch every nerve, 
 And press with vigour on : 
 A heavenly ra,ce demands thy zeal, 
 And an immortal crown. 
 
 2 A cloud of witnesses around 
 
 Hold thee in full survey: 
 Forget the steps already trod, 
 And onward urge thy way. 
 
 3 'Tis God's all-anirnating voice 
 
 That calls thee from on high ; 
 'Tis his own hand presents the prize 
 To thine uplifted eye: — 
 
 4 That prize, with peerless glories bright, 
 
 Which shall new lustre boast, 
 When victors' wreaths and monarchs' 
 gems 
 Shall blend in common dust. 
 
 H 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 14Q Hymn 149. L. M. Cowper. # 
 
 - l -^*« / Portugal, Oporto. 
 
 7 'he Christian. 
 
 ONOUR and happiness unite 
 To make the Christian's name a 
 praise : 
 How fair the scene, how clear the light, 
 That fills the remnant of his days. 
 2 A kingly character he bears, 
 No change his priestly office knows : 
 Unfading is the crown he wears, 
 His joys can never reach a close. 
 3Adom'd with glory from on high, 
 Salvation shines upon his face ; 
 His robe is of the ethereal dye, 
 His steps are dignity and grace. 
 
 4 Inferior honours he disdains, 
 
 Nor stoops to take applause from earth ; 
 The King of kings himself maintains 
 The expenses ofliis heavenly birth. 
 
 5 The noblest creature seen below, 
 Ordain'd to fill a throne above ; 
 God gives him all he can bestow, 
 His kingdom of eternal love ' 
 
 6 My soul is ravish'd at the thought! 
 Methinks from earth I see him rise ; 
 Angels congratulate his lot, 
 And shout him welcome to the skies. 
 
 1 5Q Hymn 150. 8. 7. D. Turner. # 
 
 -■■ ^ ^Northampton Chapel, Sicilian Hymn. 
 Supplicating — Jesus, thou Sun of David, have 
 mercy on me. 
 
 JESUS ! full of all compassion, 
 Hear thy humble suppliant's cry ; 
 Let me know thy great salvation : 
 See ! I languish, faint, and die. 
 
 2 Guilty, but with heart relenting, 
 
 Overwhelm'd with helpless grief, 
 Prostrate at thy feet repenting, 
 Send, O send me quick relief. 
 
 3 On the word thy blood hath seal'd 
 
 Hangs my everlasting all; 
 Let thy arm be now reveal'd ; 
 Stay, O stay me, lest I fall ! 
 
 4 In the world of endless ruin, 
 
 Let it never, Lord, be said, 
 'Here's a soul that perish'd sueing 
 ' Eor the boasted Saviour's aid !' 
 
 5 Saved ! the deed shall spread new glory, 
 
 Through the shining worlds above I 
 Angels sing the pleasing story, 
 All enraptured with thy love ! 
 
 1 £1 Hymn 151. CM. Watts' 's Ser. # 
 
 Tisbury, Carthage. 
 The inward witness of Christianity. 
 
 "MHTNESS, ye saints, that Christ is 
 * » Tell how his name imparts [true ; 
 The life of grace and glory too ; 
 Ye have it in your hearts. 
 
 2 The heavenly building is begun 
 
 When ye receive the Lord ; 
 His hands shall lay the crowning stone, 
 
 And will perform his word. 
 4 Your souls are form'd by wisdom's rules ; 
 
 Your joys and graces shine ; 
 You need no learning of the schools, 
 
 To prove your faith divine. 
 4 Let heathens scoff, and Jews oppose, 
 
 Let Satan's bolts be hurl'd ; [shows 
 There's something wrought within yon 
 
 That Jesus saves the world. 
 
 1 *9 Hymn 152. C. M. Watts. # or b 
 
 ±* J '*' Bedford, China, Barby. 
 
 Flesh and Spiri.t.-A 
 
 WHAT vain desires, and passions vain, 
 Attend this mortal clay! 
 Oft have they pierced my soul with pain,. 
 And drawn my heart astray. 
 
 2 How have I wander'd from my God, 
 
 And follow'd sin and shame, 
 In this vile world of flesh and blood 
 Denied my nobler name ! 
 
 3 Forever blessed be thy grace 
 
 That form'd my spirit new, 
 
1513, 154 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 155, J5G 
 
 And made it of a heaven-born race, 
 Thy glory to pursue. 
 
 4 My spirit holds perpetual war, 
 
 And wrestles and complains, 
 And views the happy moment near 
 That shall dissolve its chains. 
 
 5 Cheerful in death I close my eyes 
 
 To part with every lust, 
 And charge my flesh, whene'er it rise, 
 To leave them in the dust. 
 
 1 £0 Hymn 153. 7's. Coivper. # 
 
 LtJt * Bath-Abbey, Condolence. 
 
 Welcoming the cross. 
 
 TIS my happiness below 
 Not to live without the cross ; 
 But the Saviour's power to know, 
 
 Sanctifying every loss : 
 Trials must and will befall ; 
 
 But — with humble faith to see 
 Love inscribed upon them all, 
 This is happiness to me. 
 
 2 God, in Israel, sows the seeds 
 
 Of affliction, pain, and toil ; 
 These spring- up, and choke the weeds 
 
 Which would else o'erspread the soil : 
 Trials make the promise sweet ; 
 
 Trials give new life to prayer : 
 Trials bring me to his feet, — 
 
 Lay me low, and keep me there. 
 
 154 
 
 Hrins 154. 8's. # 
 
 Hampton, Lambeth. 
 Faith fainting. 
 
 ENCOMPASS'D with clouds of distress, 
 Just ready all hope to resign, 
 I pant for the light of thy face, 
 
 And fear it will never be mine : 
 Dishearten'd with waiting so long, 
 
 I sink at thy feet with my load; 
 All plaintive I pour out my song, 
 
 And stretch forth my hands unto God. 
 2 Shine, Lord ! and my terror shall cease : 
 
 The blood of atonement apply ; 
 And lead me to Jesus for peace, — 
 
 The rock that is higher than I ! 
 Speak, Saviour ! for sweet is thy voice, 
 
 Thy presence is fair to behold ; 
 Attend to my sorrows and cries, 
 
 My groanings that cannot be told. 
 8 Dear Lord, if thy love hath design'd 
 
 No covenant blessing for me, 
 Ah ! tell me how is it I find 
 
 Some pleasure in waiting for thee ? 
 Almighty to rescue thou art; 
 
 Thy grace is my shield and my tower, 
 Come, succour and gladden my heart : 
 
 Let this be the day of thy power. 
 
 1^ Hymn 155. C. M. Williams. # 
 *-W Hymn Second, Mear. 
 
 Devotion. 
 
 WHILST thee I seek, protecting 
 Power ! 
 Be my vain wishes still'd ; 
 And may this consecrated hour 
 With better hopes be fill'd. 
 
 2 Thy love the power of thought testow'd, 
 
 To thee my thoughts would soar: 
 Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd : 
 That mercy I adore. 
 
 3 In each event of life, how clear 
 
 Thy ruling hand I see ! 
 Each blessing to my soul most dear, 
 Because conferr'd by thee. 
 
 4 In every joy that crowns my days, 
 
 In every pain I bear. 
 My heart shall find delight in praise, 
 Or seek relief in prayer. 
 
 5 When gladness wings my favour'd hour, 
 
 Thy love my thoughts shall fill ; 
 Resign'd, when storms of sorrow lower, 
 My soul shall meet thy will. 
 
 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, 
 
 The gathering storm shall see ; 
 My steadfast heart shall know no fear 
 That heart will rest on thee. 
 
 1 za Hymn 156. L. M. H. K. White. $ 
 
 M.y\J Eaton, Leeds, China. 
 
 The Star of Bethlehem. 
 
 WHEN.marshall'd on the nightly plain, 
 The glittering host bestud the sky 
 One star alone, of all the train, 
 Can fix the sinner's wandering eye. 
 
 2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus breaks, 
 From every host, from every gem ; 
 But one alone, the Saviour speaks ; 
 It is the star of Bethlehem. 
 
 3 Once on the raging seas I rode, 
 The storm was loud, the night was dark, 
 The ocean yawn'd, and rudely blow'd 
 The wind that toss'd my foundering bark. 
 
 4 Deep horror then my vitals froze, 
 Death-struck, I ceased the tide to stem: 
 When suddenly a star arose; 
 
 It was the star of Bethlehem. 
 
 5 It was my guide, my light, my all, 
 It bade my dark forebodings cease ; 
 And, through the storm and danger's 
 
 thrall, 
 It led me to the port of peace. 
 
 6 Now safely moor'd — my perils o'er, 
 I'll sing, first in night's diadem ; 
 Forever and forevermore, 
 
 The star — the star of Bethlehem, 
 
157, 158, 159 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 1G0, 1G1 
 
 1 ^7 Hymn 157. C. M. Watts. # 
 
 *- u * Stade, Abridge. 
 
 The hidden life of a Christian. 
 
 O HAPPY soul ! that lives on high, 
 While men lie grovelling 1 here ! 
 His hopes are fix'd above the sky, 
 And faith forbids his fear. 
 
 2 His conscience knows no secret stings, 
 
 While peace and joy combine 
 To form a life whose holy springs 
 
 Are hidden and divine. 
 3 He waits in secret on his God; 
 
 His God in secret sees: 
 Let earth be all in arms abroad, 
 
 He dwells in heavenly peace. 
 4 His pleasures rise from things unseen, 
 
 Beyond this world and time ; 
 Where neither, eyes nor ears have been, 
 
 Nor thoughts of sinners climb. 
 
 5 He wants no pomp nor royal throne 
 
 To raise his figure here ; 
 Content and pleased to live unknown, 
 Till Christ, his life, appear. 
 
 6 He looks to heaven's eternal hill 
 
 To meet that glorious day; 
 But patient waits his Saviour's will 
 To fetch his soul away. 
 
 1 £C Hymn 158. 7's. Cowper. # 
 
 Xt ^° Hotham, Bath Abbey. 
 
 Tempted, but flying to Christ, the refuse. 
 
 JESUS, lover of my soul, 
 Let me to thy bosom fly, 
 While the raging billows roll, — 
 
 While the tempest still is high! 
 Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, 
 
 Till the storm of life is past ; 
 Safe into the haven guide ; 
 
 receive my soul at last. 
 
 2 Other refuge have I none, — 
 
 Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; 
 Leave, ah! leave me not alone, 
 
 Still support and comfort me : 
 All my trust on thee is stay'd, 
 
 All my help from thee I bring: 
 Cover my defenceless head 
 
 With the shadow of thy wing. 
 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; 
 
 All in all in thee I find ! 
 Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, 
 
 Heal the sick, and lead the blind. 
 Just and holy is thy name, 
 
 1 am all unrighteousness ; 
 Vile and full of sin I am, 
 
 Thou art full of truth and grace. 
 
 1 £Q Hymn 159. C. M. Steele, b or # 
 
 X.tJ*J Dorset, Windsor, St. Ann's. 
 
 Walking in darkness, and trusting in God. 
 
 HEAR, gracious God. my humble moan, 
 To thee I breathe my sighs : 
 
 When will the mournful night be gone ? 
 And when my joys arise ? 
 
 2 My God— O could I make the claim — 
 
 My Father and my friend, 
 And call thee mine by every name 
 On which thy saints depend ! 
 
 3 By every name of power and love. 
 
 I would thy grace entreat: 
 Nor should my humble hopes remove, 
 Nor leave thy sacred seat. 
 
 4 Yet though my soul in darkness mourns . 
 
 Thy word is all my stay ; 
 Here I would rest till light returns ; 
 Thy presence makes my day. 
 
 1 (\(\ Hymn 160. C. M. Newton, b or £ 
 
 AUl/ Dundee, York, Dedham. 
 
 O that I were as in months past. 
 
 ^WEET was the time, when first I felt 
 ^ The Saviour's pardoning blood 
 Apply'd to cleanse my soul from guilt, 
 And bring me home to God. 
 
 2 Soon as the morn the light reveal'd, 
 
 His praises tuned my tongue ; 
 And when the evening shades prevail'd 
 His love was all my song. 
 
 3 In vain the tempter spread his wiles ; 
 
 The world no more could charm; 
 I liv'd upon my Saviour's smiles, 
 And lean'd upon his arm. 
 
 4 In prayer my soul drew near the Lord, 
 
 And saw his glory shine ; 
 And when I read his holy word, 
 I called each promise mine. 
 
 5 Now, when the evening shade prevails, 
 
 My soul in darkness mourns ; 
 And when the morn the light reveals, 
 No light to me returns. 
 
 6 My prayers are now a chattering noise ; 
 
 For Jesus hides his face ; 
 I read, the promise meets my eyes, 
 But will not reach my case. 
 
 7 Now Satan threatens to prevail, 
 
 And make my soul his prey; 
 Yet, Lord, thy mercies cannot fail, 
 O come without delay. 
 
 -lfil Hymn 161. CM. Steele, b 
 
 - LV -' X Canterbury, Bradford, Medfield. 
 Troubled, but making God a refuge. 
 
 TYEAR Refuge of my weary°soul, 
 *-' On thee, when sorrows rise, 
 On thee, when waves of trouble roll, 
 My fainting hope relies. 
 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, 
 For thou alone canst heal ; 
 Thy word can bring a sweet relief 
 For every pain 1 feel. 
 
162, 163 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 164, 165 
 
 3 But O! when gloomy doubts prevail, 
 
 I fear to call thee mine ; 
 The springs of comfort seem to fail, 
 And all my hopes decline. 
 
 4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee ? 
 
 Thou art my only trust; 
 And still my soul would cleave to thee, 
 Though prostrate in the dust. 
 
 1 fi2 Hymn 162 « 8 - 7 - 4 - Fawcett. # 
 
 l\J/m> Tamworth, Helmsley, Greenville. 
 Cast doron, yet hoping in God. 
 
 fi~\ MY soul, what means this sadness ? 
 ^-* Wherefore art thou thus cast down ? 
 
 Let thy griefs be turn'd to gladness, 
 Bid thy restless fears be gone ; 
 
 Look to Jesus, 
 
 And rejoice in his dear name. 
 
 2 What though Satan's strong temptations 
 
 Vex and grieve thee day by day, 
 And thy sinful inclinations 
 
 Often fill thee with dismay; 
 Thou shalt conquer, 
 Through the Lamb's redeeming blood. 
 
 3 Though ten thousand ills beset thee, 
 
 From without and from within; 
 Jesus saith, he'll ne'er forget thee, 
 
 But will save from hell and sin : 
 He is faithful 
 To perform his gracious word. 
 
 4 Though distresses now attend thee, 
 
 And thou tread'st the thorny road, 
 His right hand shall still defend thee ; 
 
 Soon he'll bring thee home to God ! 
 Therefore praise him, 
 Praise the great Redeemer's name. 
 
 1 fiq Hymn 163. L. M. Newton. # 
 
 1UU Portugal, Uxbridge, Bath. 
 
 Prayer answered by crosses. 
 
 IASK'D the Lord that I might grow 
 In faith, and love, and every grace ; 
 Might more of his salvation know, 
 And seek, more earnestly, his face. 
 2'Twas he who taught me thus to pray, 
 And he, I trust, has answer'd prayer ; 
 But it has been in such a way 
 As almost drove me to despair. 
 
 3 I hoped that in some favourd hour 
 At once he'd answer my request, 
 And by his love's constraining power 
 Subdue my sins, and give me rest. 
 
 4 Instead of this, he made me feel 
 The hidden evils of my heart, 
 And let the angry powers of hell 
 Assault my soul in every part. 
 
 5 Yea. more, with his own hand he seem'd 
 Intent to aggravate my wo ; 
 
 Cross'd all the fair designs I schemed, 
 Blasted my gourds, and laid me low. 
 
 6 ' Lord, why is this ?' 1 trembling cried, 
 ' Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death ?' 
 1 Tis in this way,' the Lord replied, 
 ' I answer prayer for grace and faith : 
 
 7 ' These inward trials I employ, 
 ' From self and pride to set thee free ; 
 'And break thy schemes of earthly joy, 
 ' That thou may'st seek thy all in me. 
 
 164 
 
 Hymn 164. L. M. Waits. # 
 
 Dunstan, Hothwell, Wells. 
 A Christian's treasure. — 111 things. 
 
 XJTO W vast the treasure we possess ! 
 -*--■- How rich thy bounty, King of grace ! 
 
 This world is ours, and worlds to come ! 
 
 Earth is our lodge,and heaven our home. 
 
 2 Paul is our teacher : while he speaks, 
 The shadows flee, the morning breaks ; 
 His words like beams of knowledge shine, 
 And fill our souls with light divine. 
 
 3 Cephas is ours : he makes us fee 1 . 
 The kindlings of celestial zeal : 
 While sweet Apollos' charming voice 
 Gives us a taste of heavenly joys. 
 
 4 The springing corn, the stately wood, 
 Grow to provide us house and food, 
 Fire, air, earth, water, join their force, 
 All nature serves us in her course. 
 
 5 The sun rolls round to make our day, 
 The moon directs our nightly way; 
 While angels bear us in their arms, 
 And shield us from ten thousand harms. 
 
 6 O glorious portion of the saints ! 
 Let faith suppress our sore complaints ; 
 And tune our hearts and tongues to sing 
 Our bounteous God, our sovereign King 
 
 1 a z Hymn 165. C. M. Waits. % 
 
 ±yj U Barby, York, Lanesboro'. 
 
 The comparison and complaint. 
 
 INFINITE Power, eternal Lord. 
 How sovereign is thy hand ! 
 All nature' rose t' obey thy word, 
 And moves at thy command. 
 
 2 With steady course thy shining sun 
 
 Keeps his appointed way : 
 And all the hours obedient run 
 The circle of the day.' 
 
 3 But, ah ! how wide my spirit flies, 
 
 And wanders from her God ! 
 My soul forgets the heavenly prize, 
 And treads the downward road. 
 
 4 Great God, create my soul anew, 
 
 Conform my heart to thine ; 
 Melt down my will, and let it flow, 
 And take the mould divine. 
 
166, 167, 168 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 169, 170 
 
 5 Then shall my feet no more depart, 
 Nor wandering senses rove ; 
 Devotion shall be all my heart, 
 And all my passions love. 
 
 ififi Hymn 166. L. M. Coivper. # 
 
 1UU Stonerield, Roth well. 
 
 Return of joy. 
 
 YlfHEN darkness long has veil'd my mind, 
 And smiling day once more appears, 
 Then, my Redeemer! then I rind . 
 The folly of my doubts and fears. 
 
 21 chide my unbelieving heart; 
 And blush that 1 should ever be 
 Thus prone to act so base a part, 
 Or harbour one hard thought or thee. 
 
 3 0, let me then, at length, be taught 
 (What I am still so slow to learn,) 
 That God is love, and changes not, 
 Nor knows the shadow of a turn. 
 
 4 Sweet truth, and easy to repeat ; 
 Rut when my faith is sharply tried, 
 I find myself a learner yet, 
 Unskilful, weak, and apt to slide. 
 
 5 But, O my Lord, one look from thee 
 Subdues the disobedient will ; 
 Drives doubt and discontent away, 
 And thy rebellious worm is still. 
 
 6 Thou art as ready to forgive, 
 As I am ready to repine ; 
 
 Thou therefore all the praise receive ; 
 Be shame and self-abhorrence mine. 
 
 -I fij Hymn 167. C. M. Mrs. Steele. # 
 
 ■*•" ■ Covington, Medfield. 
 
 The supreme good. 
 
 WHEN fancy spreads her boldest 
 And wanders unconfined [wings, 
 Amid the 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 flattering, specious wile ; 
 There's nought can yield a real joy 
 But our Creator's smile. 
 
 4 Let earth 3nd all her charms depart, 
 
 Unworthy of the mind ; 
 In God alone this restless heart 
 An equal bliss can find. 
 
 I fiQ Hymn 168. L. M. Scott. 
 
 • LV ' Brentford, 97th Psalm. 
 
 # 
 
 Liberty of conscience. 
 
 ABSURD and vain attempt ! to bind, 
 With iron chains, the free-born mind ; 
 To force conviction, and reclaim 
 The wandering by destructive flame. 
 
 2 Bold arrogance, to snatch from Heaven 
 Dominion not to mortals given ! 
 O'er conscience to usurp the throne, 
 Accountable to God alone. 
 
 3 Jesus, thy gentle law of love 
 Does no such cruelties approve ; 
 Mild as thyself, thy doctrine wields 
 No arms, but what persuasion yields. 
 
 4 By proofs divine, and reasons strong 
 It draws the willing soul along ; 
 And conquests to thy church acquires, 
 By eloquence which Heaven inspires. 
 
 1 (in Hymn 169. L. M. Newton. $ 
 
 X\J£7 Bleadou, 9? th Psalm, Castle Street. 
 
 Man by imtwrc, grace and glory. 
 
 T ORD, what is man ! extremes how 
 
 -*-* wide 
 
 In this mysterious nature join ! 
 The flesh, to worms and dust allied, 
 The soul immortal and divine ! 
 
 2 Divine at first, a holy flame, 
 Kindled by the Almighty's breath; 
 Till, stain'd by sin, it soon became 
 The seat of darkness, strife, and death. 
 
 3 But Jesus, O! amazing grace! 
 Assumed our nature as his own, 
 Obey'd and suffer'd in our place, 
 Then took it with him to his throne. 
 
 4 Now what is man, when grace reveals 
 The virtue of a Saviour's blood ? 
 Again a life divine he feels, 
 Despises earth, and walks with God. 
 
 5 And what in yonder realms above 
 Is ransom'd man ordain'd to be? 
 With honour, holiness, and love, 
 No seraph more adorn'd than he. 
 
 6 Nearest the throne, and first in song, 
 Man shall his hallelujahs raise; 
 While wondering angels round him 
 
 throng, 
 And swell the chorus of his praise. 
 
 1 70 Hymn 170. L. M. Barbauld. # 
 
 ■ L ' V Truro, Shoel, 97th Psalm. 
 
 The Christian warfare. 
 
 \ WAKE, my soul ! lift up thine eyes ; 
 ■^*- See where thy foes against thee rise 
 In long array, a numerous host ; 
 Awake, my soul ! or thou art lost. 
 
 2 See where rebellious passions rage, 
 And fierce desires and lusts engage ; 
 The meanest foe of all the train 
 
 Has thousands and ten thousands slain. 
 
 3 Thou tread'st upon enchanted ground ; 
 Perils and snares beset thee round ; 
 Beware of all ; guard every part ; 
 But most, the traitor in thy heart 
 
171, 172 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 173, 174, 175 
 
 4 Come then, my soul ! now learn to wield 
 The weight of thine immortal shield ; 
 Put on the armour from above 
 
 Of heavenly truth, and heavenly love. 
 
 5 The terror and the charm repel, 
 
 And powers of earth, and powers of hell ; 
 The Man of Calvary triumph'd here : 
 Why should his faithful followers fear ? 
 
 \fjfi Hymn 171. CM. Barhauld. # 
 
 Conway, Barby, Abridge. 
 The Christian pilgrim. 
 
 OUR country is Immanuel's ground, 
 We seek that promised soil ; 
 The songs of Sion cheer our hearts, 
 While strangers here, we toil. 
 
 2 Oft do our eyes with joy o'erflow, 
 
 And oft are bath'd in tears ; 
 Yet nought but heaven our hopes can 
 And nought but sin our fears, [raise, 
 
 3 Our powers are oft dissolved away 
 
 In ecstacies of love ; 
 And while our bodies wander here, 
 Our souls are fix'd above. 
 
 4 We purge our mortal dross away, 
 
 Refining as we run ; 
 But while we die to earth and sense, 
 Our heaven is here begun. 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 1 T£ H™ N 172. L. M. Pres. Davies. # 
 
 •*• ■ & Bath, Angel's Hymn, Brighton. 
 Private worship. — Self-examination. 
 
 WHAT strange perplexities arise ; 
 What anxious fears and jealousies ! 
 What crowds in doubtful light appear ! 
 How few, alas ! approved and clear ! 
 
 2 And what am I ? — My soul, awake, 
 And an impartial survey take : 
 
 Does no dark sign, no ground of fear, 
 In practice or in heart appear ? 
 
 3 What image does my spirit bear ? 
 Is Jesus form'd and living there ? 
 Say, do his lineaments divine 
 
 In thought, and word, and action shine ? 
 
 4 Searcher of hearts, O search me still : 
 The secrets of my soul reveal ; 
 
 My fears remove : let me appear 
 
 To God, and my own conscience, clear. 
 
 5 Scatter the clouds, which o'er my head 
 Thick glooms of dubious terror spread ; 
 Lead me into celestial day, 
 
 And, to myself, myself display. 
 
 6 May I at that blest world arrive, [live, 
 Where Christ through all my soul shall 
 And give full proof that he is there, 
 Without one gloomy doubt or fear. 
 
 1 7Q Hymn 173. L. M. Doddridge. & 
 
 x * ** Portugal, Slade. 
 
 Family warship. 
 
 OATHER of all, thy care we bless, 
 -*- Which crowns our families with 
 
 peace ; 
 From thee they spring, and by thy hand 
 They have been, and are still sustain'd. 
 
 2 To God, most worthy to be praised, 
 Be our domestic altars raised ; 
 
 Who, Lord of heaven, scorns not to dwell 
 With saints in their obscurest cell. 
 
 3 To thee may each united house, 
 Morning and night, present its vows ; 
 Our servants there, and rising race, 
 Be taught thy precepts, and thy grace. 
 
 4 O may each future age proclaim 
 The honours of thy glorious name ! 
 While pleased and thankful we remove, 
 To join the family above. 
 
 1 >JA Hymn 174. C M. Doddridge. # 
 
 "■ ' ^ Arlington, Franklin, YVareham. 
 Christ's condescending regard to little children. 
 
 CEE,_ Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, 
 ^ With all-engaging charms ; 
 Hark ! how he calls the tender lambs, 
 And folds them in his arms ! 
 2 'Permit them to approach,' he cries, 
 ' Nor scorn their humble name ; 
 ' For 'twas to bless such souls as these, 
 ' The Lord of angels came.' 
 
 3 We bring them, Lord, by fervent prayer, 
 
 And yield them up to thee ; 
 Joyful that we ourselves are thine, 
 Thine let our offspring be ! 
 
 4 If orphans they are left behind, 
 
 Thy guardian care we trust; 
 That care shall heal our bleeding hearts, 
 If weeping o'er their dust. 
 
 17^ Hymn 175. 148th. B. Francis. # 
 
 x ■ ^ Triumph, St. Philip's. 
 
 On opening a place of worship. 
 
 GREAT King of glory, come, 
 And with thy favour crown 
 This temple as thy dome, 
 This people as thy own ; 
 Beneath this roof, O deign to show 
 How God can dwell with men below ! 
 
 2 Here may thine ears attend 
 Our interceding cries, 
 And grateful praise ascend, 
 All fragrant, to the skies. 
 
 Here may thy word melodious sound, 
 And spread celestial joys around ! 
 
176, 177, 178 
 
 PUBLIC WORSHIP LORD'S DAY. 
 
 179, 180 
 
 3 Here may the attentive throng 
 Imbibe thy truth and love, 
 And converts join the song 
 Of seraphim above, 
 
 And willing Crowds surround thy board, 
 With sacred joy and sweet accord. 
 
 4 Here may our unborn sons 
 
 And daughters sound thy praise ; 
 
 And shine, like polish'd stones, 
 
 Through long succeeding days ; 
 
 Here, Lord, display thy saving power, 
 
 While temples stand, and men adore. 
 
 176 
 
 G 
 
 Hymn 176. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 Hamburg, Blendon, Enfield. 
 On opening a place of worship. 
 
 RE AT God, thy watchful care we bless 
 Which guards our synagogues in 
 JNor dare tumultuous foes invade, [peace, 
 To fill our worshippers with dread. 
 
 2 These walls we to thy honour raise ; 
 Long may they echo to thy praise ; 
 And thou, descending, fill the place 
 With choicest tokens of thy grace. 
 
 3 Here let the great Redeemer reign, 
 With all the graces of his train ; 
 While power divine his word attends, 
 To conquer foes, and cheer his friends 
 
 And in the great decisive day, 
 When God the nations shall survey, 
 May it before the world appear, 
 That crowds were born to glory here. 
 
 1 77 Hymn 177. S. M. S. Stennett. # 
 
 1 • • St. Thomas. 
 
 The pleasures of social worship. 
 
 HOW charming is the place, 
 Where my Redeemer God 
 Unveils the beauties of his face, 
 And sheds his love abroad ! 
 
 2 To him their prayers and cries 
 Each humble soul presents : 
 
 He listens to their broken sighs, 
 And grants them all their wants. 
 
 3 To them his sovereign will 
 He graciously imparts ; 
 
 And in return accepts, with smiles, 
 The tribute of their hearts. 
 
 4 Give me, O Lord, a place, 
 Within thy blest abode, 
 
 Among the children of thy grace, 
 The servants of my God. 
 
 17Q Hymn 178. S. M. Watts. # 
 
 ■*■ I O Watchman, Paddington. 
 
 lain without religion. 
 
 4 LMIGHTY Maker, God ! 
 J -*- How wondrous is thy name ! 
 Thy glories how diffused abroad 
 Through the- creation's frame ! 
 
 2 Nature, in every dress, 
 Her humble homage pays, 
 
 And finds a thousand ways t' express 
 Thine undissembled praise. 
 
 3 My soul would rise and sing 
 To her Creator too ; 
 
 Fain would my tongue adore my King, 
 And" pay the worship due. 
 
 4 Create my soul anew, 
 Else all my worship's vain, 
 
 This wretched heart will ne'er be true, 
 Until 'tis form'd again. 
 
 5 Let joy and worship spend 
 The remnant of my days, 
 
 And to my God my soul ascend, 
 In sweet perfumes of praise. 
 
 1 7Q Hymn 179. C. M. Watts. # 
 
 A • u Mear, Salem. 
 
 Appearance before God here and hereafter. 
 
 WHILE I am banish'd from thy house 
 I mourn in secret, Lord; 
 When shall I come and pay my vows, 
 And hear thy holy word. 
 
 2 So while I dwell in bonds of clay, 
 
 My weary soul shall groan ; 
 When shall I wing my heavenly way, 
 And stand before thy throne ? 
 
 3 I love to see my Lord below, 
 
 His church displays his grace ; 
 But upper worlds his glory show, 
 And view him face to race. 
 41 love to worship at his feet, 
 Though sin attack me there, 
 But saints, exalted near his seat, 
 Have no assaults to fear. 
 5 I'm pleas'd to meet him in his court, 
 
 And taste his heavenly love ; 
 But still I think his visits short, 
 Or I too soon remove 
 6 He shines, and 1 am all delight; 
 He hides, and all is pain ; 
 When will he fix me in his sight, 
 And ne'er depart again? 
 
 1 Qf) Hymn 180. L. M. /. Stennett. # 
 
 X , Sharon, Slade. 
 
 The Sabbath. 
 
 4 NOTHER six days' work is done, 
 -£*- Another Sabbath is begun ; 
 Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest, 
 Improve the day that God hath blest. 
 
 2 O 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 
 Is the dear pledge of glorious rest, 
 
181, 182 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 183, J 84, 185 1 
 
 Which for the church of God remains, l 
 The end of cares, the end of pains. 
 
 4 With joy, great God, thy works we view, 
 In various 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. 
 
 1Q1 Hymn 181. CM. Brown. # 
 
 AOX Barby, Mear, Franklin. 
 
 A hymn for the evening of Ike Lord's day. 
 
 "ORE&UENT 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 ; — 
 Where we shall breathe in heavenly air, 
 
 With heavenly lustre shine ; 
 Before the throne of God appear, 
 
 And feast on love divine. 
 
 1QO Hymn 182. CM. Barbauld. # 
 
 Christmas, Dundee, Conway. 
 The LortPs-daii merriaitr. 
 
 A GAIN 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 ! 
 O 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. 
 
 5 Jesus, the friend of human kind, 
 
 W T as crucified and slain ! 
 Behold the tomb its prey restores ! 
 Behold he lives again ! 
 
 6 And while his conquering chariot wheels 
 
 Ascend the lofty skies, 
 Broken beneath his powerful cross, 
 Death's iron sceptre lies. 
 
 1 QQ Hymn 183. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 Winchester, Effingham. 
 For the close of public worship. 
 
 qpHINE earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we 
 
 -*- love ; 
 
 But there's a nobler rest above ; 
 To that our longing souls aspire, 
 With cheerful hope, and strong desire. 
 
 2 No more fatigue, no more distress, 
 Nor sin nor death shall reach the place ; 
 No groans shall mingle with the songs, 
 Which dwell upon immortal tongues. 
 
 3 No rude alarms of angry foes ; 
 
 No cares to break the long repose ; 
 No midnight shade, no clouded sun, 
 But sacred, high, eternal noon. 
 
 4 O long expected day, begin ; 
 Dawn on these realms of pain and sin; 
 With joy we'll tread th' appointed road, 
 And sleep in death to rest with God. 
 
 1Q.A Hymn 184. L. M. Cowper. # 
 
 -■-^^ Bath, Srade, Effingham. 
 
 Kxhortation to prayer. 
 
 X/f/'HAT various hindrances we meet 
 * » In coming to a mercy seat ! 
 Yet who that knows the worth of prayer, 
 But wishes to be often there ? 
 
 2 Prayer makes the darken'd cloud with- 
 
 draw, 
 Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, 
 Gives exercise to faith and love, 
 Brings every blessing from above. 
 
 3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; 
 Prayer makes the Christian's armour 
 
 bright : 
 And Satan trembles when he sees 
 The weakest saint upon his knees. 
 
 4 While Moses stood with arms spread 
 Success was found on Israel's side; [wide, 
 But when through weariness they fail'd, 
 That moment Amalek prevail'd. 
 
 5 Have you no words ? Ah, think again, 
 Words flow apace when you complain, 
 And fill your fellow-creature's ear 
 With the sad tale of all your care. 
 
 6 Were half the breath thus vainly spent 
 To heaven in supplication sent ; 
 Your cheerful songs would oftener be, 
 ' Hear Avhat the Lord has done for me !' 
 
 I Q /} Hymn 185. C. M. E. Jones. ±f 
 
 JLOt> Windsor, Lanesboro', Franklin. 
 The successful resolve — I will go in unto the King. 
 
 COME, humble sinner, in whose breast 
 A thousand thoughts revolve ; 
 Come, with your guilt and fear opprest, 
 And make this last resolve ! 
 
186, 187, 163 
 
 BEFORE AND ATFER SERMON. 
 
 189, 190 
 
 2 « I'll go to Jesus, though my sin 
 1 Hath like a mountain rose ; 
 'I know his courts, I'll enter in, 
 'Whatever may oppose. 
 3 ' I'll to the gracious King approach, 
 ' Whose sceptre pardon gives ; 
 'Perhaps he may command my touch, 
 
 ' And then the suppliant lives. 
 4 'Perhaps he will admit my plea, 
 ' Perhaps will hear my prayer ; 
 ' But if I perish, I will pray, 
 
 ' And perish only there. 
 5 ' 1 can but perish if 1 go ; 
 'I am resolved to try; 
 For if I stay away, I know 
 'I must forever die.' 
 
 -a Qfi Hymn 186. L. M. b 
 
 AO\J Hague, Medwny. 
 
 Paraphrase of the Lord's prayer. 
 
 FATHER, adored in worlds above ! 
 Thy glorious name be hallow'd still ; 
 Thy kingdom come with power and love, 
 And earth like heaven obey thy will. 
 
 2 Lord ! make our daily Avants thy care : 
 Forgive the sins which we forsake : 
 And let us in thy kindness share, 
 As fellow-men of ours partake. 
 
 3 Evils beset us every hour! 
 Thy kind protection we implore : 
 Thine is the kingdom, thine the power ; 
 Be thine the glory evermore ! 
 
 2 Exalt the Lamb of God, 
 The sin-atoning Lamb ; 
 Redemption by his blood 
 Through all the world proclaim: 
 
 The year, &c. 
 
 3 Ye who have sold for naught 
 The heritage above ; 
 
 Come, take it back unbought, 
 The gift of Jesus' love : 
 The year, &c. 
 
 4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, 
 Your liberty receive ; 
 And safe in Jesus dwell, 
 And blest in Jesus live : 
 
 The year, &c. 
 
 5 The gospel trumpet hear, 
 The news of pardoning grace ; 
 Ye happy souls, draw near, 
 Behold your Saviour's face : 
 
 The year, &c. 
 
 6 Jesus, our great High Priest, 
 Has full atonement made ; 
 Ye weary spirits, rest; 
 Ye mourning souls, be glad: 
 
 The year, &c. 
 
 1 07 Hymn 187. 8. 7. 4. Jay. # 
 
 AC ' ' Heliosley, Tamworth, Greenville. 
 A blessing requested. 
 
 COME, thou soul-transforming Spirit, 
 Bless the sower and the seed ; 
 Let each heart thy grace inherit, 
 
 Raise the weak, the hungry feed ; 
 From the Gospel 
 Now supply thy people's need. 
 
 2 O may all enjoy the blessing, 
 
 Which thy word's design'd to give ; 
 Let us all, thy love possessing, 
 
 Joyfully the truth receive ; 
 And forever 
 To thy praise and glory live. 
 
 1 OQ Hymn 188. H. M. Toplady. # 
 
 lOt-* Triumph, Portsmouth, Harwich. 
 Jubilee. 
 
 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. 
 
 1 QQ Hymn 189. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 XOof Effingham, Sharon. 
 
 EzekieVs vision of the dry bones. 
 
 LOOK down, O Lord, with pitying eye 
 See Adam's race in ruin lie ; 
 Sin spreads its trophies o'er the ground, 
 And scatters slaughtered heaps around 
 
 2 And can these mould'ring corpses live 
 And can these perish'd bones revive ? 
 That, mighty God, to thee is known, 
 That wondrous work is all thy own. 
 
 3 Thy ministers are sent in vain 
 To prophesy upon the slain ; 
 
 In vain they call, in vain they cry, 
 Till thine Almighty aid is nigh. 
 
 4 But if thy Spirit deign to breathe, 
 Life spreads thro' all the realms of death ; 
 Dry bones obey thy powerful voice ; 
 They move, they waken, they rejoice. 
 
 5 So, when thy trumpet's awful sound 
 Shall shake the heavens, and rend the 
 
 ground, 
 Dead saints shall from their tombs arise, 
 And spring to life beyond the skies. 
 
 1 QO Hymn 190. C. M. Cowper. 4* 
 
 A v Abridge, Conway, Parma. 
 
 The light and glon/ of God's word. 
 
 X17"H AT "glory gilds the sacred page ! 
 * » Majestic," like the sun, 
 It gives a light to every age, 
 It gives, but borrows none, 
 
191, 192 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 193, 194, 195 
 
 2 His hand that gave it, still supplies 
 
 His gracious light and heat; 
 His 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. 
 
 4 My soul rejoices to pursue 
 
 The paths of truth and love ; 
 Till glory breaks upon my view 
 In brighter worlds above. 
 
 mHiMB 191. H. M. Doddridge. # 
 Bethesda, Triumph, St. Philips. 
 Fruitful showers, emblems of Vie effects of the gospel. 
 
 MARK the soft-falling snow, 
 And the descending rain : 
 To heaven, from whence it fell, 
 It turns not back again; 
 Bui waters earth I And calls forth all 
 Thro' every pore, | Her secret store. 
 
 2 Array'd 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, 
 AJ mighty to effect 
 
 The purpose I intend: 
 Millions of souls I And bear it down 
 Shall feel its power, | To millions more. 
 
 ]Q2 Hymn 192. 6. 4. # 
 
 * **& Bermondsey, Italian Hymn. 
 
 Worthy the Lamb. 
 
 GLORY to God on high ! 
 Let earth and skies reply, 
 Praise ye his name : 
 His love and grace adore, 
 Who all our sorrows bore ; 
 Sing aloud evermore, 
 Worthy the Lamb, 
 
 2 Jesus, our Lord and God, 
 Bore sin's tremendous load, 
 
 Praise ye his name : 
 Tell what his arm hath done, 
 What spoils from death he won: 
 Sing his great name alone ; 
 
 Worthy the Lamb. 
 
 3 While they around the throne, 
 Cheerfully join in one, 
 
 Praising his name ; 
 Those who have felt his blood, 
 Sealing their peace with God, 
 Sound his dear fame abroad, 
 
 Worthy the Lamb. 
 
 4 Join, all ye ransom'd race, 
 Our holy Lord to bless ; 
 
 Praise ye his name : 
 In him we will rejoice, 
 And make a joyful noise, 
 Shouting with heart and voice, 
 
 Worthy the Lamb. 
 
 193 
 
 Hymn 193. 7's. # 
 
 Hothain, JNuremburg. 
 
 After Sermon. 
 
 HT1H ANKS for mercies past, receive ; 
 
 -■- Pardon of our sins renew ; 
 
 Teach us, henceforth, how to live, 
 
 With eternity in view. 
 2 Bless thy word to old and young ; 
 
 Grant us, Lord, thy peace and love ; 
 
 And, when life's short race is run, 
 
 Take us to thy house above. 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 1 CM Hymn 194. L. M. Cowper. # 
 
 x ""* Blendon, Uxbridge. 
 
 Ood the defence of Zion. 
 
 A S birds their infant brood protect, 
 -^*- And spread their wings to shelter 
 
 them, 
 Thus saith the Lord to his elect, 
 'So will I guard Jerusalem.' 
 
 2 And what then is Jerusalem, 
 This object of his tender care ? 
 Where is its worth in God's esteem? 
 Who built it ? — Who inhabits there ? 
 
 3 Jehovah founded it in blood, 
 The blood of his incarnate Son ; 
 There dwell the saints, once foes to God 
 The sinners whom he calls his own. 
 
 4 There, though besieged on every side, 
 Yet much beloved, and guarded well ; 
 From age to age they have defy'd 
 The utmost force of earth and hell. 
 
 5 Let earth repent, and hell despair, 
 This city has a sure defence ; 
 
 Her name is call'd, 'The Lord is 
 
 there ;' 
 And who has power to drive them thence ? 
 
 1Q5 Hymn 195. S. M. Dtmgkt. # 
 
 ±*J*J Shirland, Watchman, Olmutz. 
 Lore to the church. 
 
 I LOVE thy kingdom, Lord, * 
 The house of thine abode, 
 The church our blest Redeemer saved 
 With his own precious blood. 
 2 I love thy church, O God! 
 Her walls before thee stand, 
 Dear as the apple of thine eye, 
 And graven on thy hand. 
 
19G, 197 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 198 
 
 3 If e'er to bless thy sons 
 My voice or hands deny, 
 
 These hands let useful skill forsake, 
 This voice in silence die. 
 
 4 If e'er my heart forget 
 Her welfare or her wo, 
 
 Let every joy this heart forsake, 
 And every grief o'erflow. 
 
 5 For her my tears shall fall ; 
 Far her my prayers ascend ; 
 
 To her my cares and toils be given, 
 Till toils and cares shall end. 
 
 6 Beyond my highest joy 
 
 I prize her heavenly ways, 
 Her sweet communion, solemn vows, 
 Her hymns of love and praise. 
 
 7 Jesus, thou Friend divine, 
 Our Saviour and our King, 
 
 Thy hand from every snare and foe 
 Shall great deliverance bring. 
 
 8 Sure as thy truth shall last, 
 To Zion shall be given 
 
 The brightest glories earth can yield, 
 And brighter bliss of heaven. 
 
 1 QA Hymn 196. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 £.<J\J g t _ Martin's, Irish, Mear. 
 
 JlshingVJic way to Sion. 
 
 INQUIRE, ye pilgrims, for the way 
 That leads to Sion's hill, 
 And thither set your steady face, 
 With a determined will. 
 
 2 Invite the strangers all around 
 
 Your pious march to join ; 
 And spread the sentiments you feel 
 Of faith and love divine. 
 
 3 come, and to his temple haste, 
 
 And seek his favour there ; 
 Before his footstool humbly bow, 
 And pour your fervent prayer. 
 
 4 O come, and join your souls to God 
 
 In everlasting bands ; 
 Accept the blessings he bestows, 
 With thankful hearts and hands. 
 
 1 07 Hymn 197. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 *- ** ' Eaton, Rothwell, Hebron. 
 
 To -whom shall we go, bid unto thee! or, life and 
 safety in Christ alone. 
 
 ri^HOU only Sovereign of my heart, 
 -*- My refuge, my Almighty Friend ; 
 And can my soul from thee depart, 
 On whom alone my hopes depend ? 
 
 2 Whither, ah ! whither shall I go, 
 A wretched Avanderer from my Lord ? 
 Can this dark world of sin and wo 
 One glimpse of happiness afford ? 
 
 3 Eternal life thy words impart, 
 On these my fainting spirit lives : 
 Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart 
 Than all the round of nature gives. 
 
 4 Let earth's alluring joys combine ; 
 While thou art near, in vain they call; 
 One smile, one blissful smile of thine, 
 My dearest Lord, outweighs them all. 
 
 5 Thy name my inmost powers adore, 
 Thou art my life, my joy, my care ; 
 Depart from thee ? 'tis death — 'tis moTe, 
 'Tis endless ruin, deep despair! 
 
 6 Low at thy feet my soul would lie ; 
 Here safety dwells, and peace divine : 
 Still let me live beneath thine eye, 
 For life, eternal life is thine. 
 
 1 ®Q HYMN 198. 8. 7. Altered by Dr. Ryland. 
 
 Sicilian Hymn, Jerauld. j± 
 
 Prayer for a revival. 
 
 ^AVIOUR, visit thy plantation; 
 ^ Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain ! 
 All will come to desolation, 
 Unless thou return again. 
 
 2 Keep no longer at a distance, 
 
 Shine upon us from on high, 
 Lest, for want of thine assistance, 
 Every plant should droop and die- 
 
 3 Surely, once thy garden flourish'd, 
 
 Every part look'd gay and green 
 Then thy word our spirits nourish'tt. 
 Happy seasons we have seen ! 
 
 4 [But a drought has since succeeded ; 
 
 And a sad decline we see; 
 Lord, thy help is greatly needed, 
 Help can only come from thee. 
 
 5 Where are those we counted leaders, 
 
 Fill'd with zeal, and love, and truth ? 
 Old professors, tall as cedars, 
 Bright examples to our youth ! 
 
 6 Some, in whom we once delighted, 
 
 We shall meet no more below ! 
 
 Some, alas! we fear are blighted, 
 
 Scarce a single leaf they show ! 
 
 7 Younger plants — the sight how pleasant, 
 
 Cover'd thick with blossoms stood; 
 But they cause us grief at present, 
 Frosts have nipp'd them in the bud.] 
 
 8 Dearest Saviour, hasten hither, 
 
 Thou canst make them bloom again t 
 O! permit them not to wither, 
 Let not all our hopes be vain. 
 
 9 Let our mutual love be fervent, 
 
 Make us prevalent in prayers : 
 Let each one, esteem'd thy servant, 
 Shun the world's bewitching snares. 
 
199, 200, 201, 202 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 203, 204 
 
 10 Break the tempter's fatal power, 
 Turn the stoney heart to flesh ; 
 And begin from this blest hour 
 To revive thy work afresh. 
 
 1 QQ Hymn 199. L. M. Burnham. # 
 - 1 * 7 * 7 All Saaints, Wells, Portugal. 
 
 At a church meeting before experiences. 
 
 NOW we are met in holy fear 
 To hear the happy saints declare 
 The free compassions of a God, 
 The virtues of a Saviour's blood. 
 
 2 Jesus, assist them now to tell 
 What they have felt, and now do feel ; 
 O Saviour, help them to express 
 The wonders of triumphant grace. 
 
 3 While to the church they freely own 
 What for their souls the Lord hath done, 
 We join to praise eternal love, 
 
 And heighten all the joys above. 
 
 OAA Hymn 200. C. M. Burnham. # 
 ^VV Mear, Irish, Salem. 
 
 After experiences. 
 
 DEAR Saviour, we rejoice to hear 
 When sinners humbly tell 
 How thou art pleased tc save from sin, 
 From sorrow, death and hell. 
 2 Lord, we unite to praise thy name 
 For grace so freely given ; 
 Still may we keep in Sion's road, 
 And dwell at last in heaven. 
 
 201 
 
 Hymn 201. L. M. Kelly. # 
 
 Portugal, Wells, Shoe!. 
 Receiving- members. 
 
 'J^lOME in, thou blessed of the Lord,' 
 ^ Enter in Jesus' precious name ; 
 We welcome thee with one accord, 
 And trust the Saviour does the same. 
 
 2 Thy name, 'tis hoped, already stands 
 Mark'd in the book of life above, 
 And now to thine we join our hands, 
 In token of fraternal' love. 
 
 3 Those joys which earth cannot afford, 
 We'll seek in fellowship to prove, 
 Join'd in one Spirit to our Lord, 
 Together bound by mutual love. 
 
 4 And while we pass this vale of tears, 
 Well make our joys and sorrows known, 
 We'll share each other's hopes and fears, 
 And count a brother's case our own. 
 
 5 Once more our welcome we repeat, 
 Receive assurance of our love ; 
 
 O ! may we all together meet 
 Around the throne of God above ! 
 
 QQO Hymn 202. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 A " yj ^ > Quito, Nazareth. 
 
 Seeking direction in the choice of a Pastor. 
 
 ^JHEPHERD of Israel, bend thine ear, 
 ^ Thy servants' groans indulgent hear ; 
 
 Perplex'd, distress'd, to thee we cry, 
 And seek the guidance of thine eye. 
 
 2 Send forth, O Lord, thy truth and light, 
 To guide our doubtful footsteps right 
 Our drooping hearts, O God, sustain, 
 Nor let us seek thy face in vain 
 
 3 Return, in ways of peace, return, 
 Nor let thy flock neglected mourn; 
 May our blest eyes a Shepherd see, 
 Dear to our souls, and dear to thee. 
 
 OflQ Hymn 203. L. M. b 
 
 ^VD Armley, Brentford. 
 
 Sickness of a minister. 
 
 OTHOU, before whose gracious throne, 
 We bow our suppliant spirits down ; 
 Thou know'st the anxious cares we feel, 
 And all our trembling lips would tell. 
 
 2 Thou only canst assuage our grief, 
 And give our sorrowing hearts relief; 
 In mercy then thy servant spare, • 
 Nor turn aside thy people's prayer. 
 
 3 Avert thy desolating stroke, 
 
 Nor smite the shepherd of the flock ; 
 Restore him, sinking to the grave ; 
 Stretch out thine arm. make haste to save. 
 
 4 Bound to each soul by tender ties, 
 In every heart his image lies ; 
 Thy pitying aid, O God, impart, 
 
 Nor rend him from each bleeding heart 
 
 5 But if our supplications fail, 
 
 And prayers and tears cannot prevail, 
 Be thou his strength, be thou his stay, 
 Support him through the gloomy way. 
 
 6 Around him may thy angels stand, 
 Waiting the signal of thy hand. 
 To bid his happy spirit rise, 
 
 And bear him to their native skies. 
 
 F: 
 
 904 Hymn 204. L. M. # 
 
 ~* J <± A1] s aintgj Blendon, Uxbridge. 
 At a choice of deacons. 
 
 AIR Sion's King, we suppliant bow, 
 And hail the grace thy church enjoys: 
 Her holy deacons are thine own, 
 With all the gifts thy love employs. 
 
 2 Up to thy throne we lift our eyes, 
 For blessings to attend our choice* 
 Of such, whose generous, prudent zeal 
 Shall make thy favour'd ways rejoice. 
 
 3 Happy in Jesus, their own Lord, 
 May they his sacred table spread, — 
 The table of their pastor fill, 
 
 And fill the holy poor with bread. 
 
 * If this Hymn be sung before the choice, then the 
 second line of the second v'erse may stand thus ; 
 
 f For wisdom to djrect our choice.' 
 
205, 206 
 
 LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 207, 208 
 
 4 By purest love to Christ and truth, 
 
 may they win a good degree 
 Of boldness in the Christian faith, 
 And meet the smile of thine and thee. 
 
 5 And when the work to them assign'd — 
 The work of love — is fully done, 
 Call them from serving tables here, 
 To sit around thy glorious throne. 
 
 LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 Qftz Hymn 205. L. M. Watts, b 
 
 At\J*J Hebron, Denton. 
 
 A pi-eparqttirii thought. 
 
 WHAT heavenly Man, or mighty God, 
 Comes marching downward from 
 the skies, 
 Array'd in garments roll'd in blood, 
 With joy and pity in his eyes ? 
 2 The Lord ! the Saviour! yes, 'tis he ; 
 
 1 know him by the smiles he wears ; 
 The glorious Man, that died for me, 
 Drench'd deep in agonies and tears. 
 
 3Lo, he reveals his shining breast; 
 I own these wounds, and I adore ; 
 Lo, he prepares a royal feast, 
 Sweet fruit of the sharp pangs he bore. 
 
 4 Whence flow these favours so divine? 
 Lord, why so lavish of thy blood ? 
 Why, for such earthly souls as mine, 
 This heavenly wine, this sacred food ? 
 
 5'Twas his own love that made him bleed, 
 That nail'd him to the cursed tree ; 
 'Twas his own love this table spread, 
 For such unworthy guests as we. 
 
 6 Then let us taste the Saviour's love ; 
 Come, faith, and feed upon the Lord ; 
 With glad consent our lips shall move, 
 And sweet hosannas crown the board. 
 
 Qftft Hymn 206, L. M. Watts. # 
 
 A\J\J Dresden, Denton. 
 
 Love on a cross and a throne. 
 
 NOW let our faith grow strong, and rise, 
 And view our Lord in all his love ; 
 Look back to hear his dying cries, 
 Then mount and see his throne above. 
 
 2 See where he languished on the cross ; 
 Beneath our sins he groan'd and died : 
 See where he sits to plead our cause, 
 By his Almighty Father's side. 
 
 3 If we behold his bleeding heart, 
 There love in floods of sorrow reigns ; 
 He triumphs o'er the killing smart, 
 And seals our pleasure with his pains. 
 
 4 Or if we climb the eternal hills, 
 Where the blest Conqueror sits enthroned, 
 Still in his heart compassion dwells, 
 Near the memorials of his wound. 
 
 5 Hoav shall vile, pardon'd rebels show 
 How much they love their dying God ? 
 Lord, here we'd banish every foe, 
 We hate the sins that cost thy blood. 
 
 6 Commerce no more we hold with hell ; 
 Our dearest lusts shall all depart ; 
 But let thine image ever dwell, 
 Stamp'd as a seal on every heart. 
 
 9()7 Hymn 207. C. M. /. Stennett. # 
 
 / "' v/ ' Eedford, Haarlem, Stephens. 
 
 A sacramental hymn. 
 
 LORD, at thy table I behold 
 The wonders of thy grace ; 
 But most- of all admire, that I 
 Should find a welcome place ; — 
 
 2 I that am all defiled with sin, 
 
 A rebel to my God , 
 I that have crucified his Son, 
 And trampled on his blood. 
 
 3 What strange, surprising grace is this, 
 
 That such a soul has room! 
 My Saviour takes me by the hand, 
 
 My Jesus bids me come. 
 4 ' Eat, O my friends,' the Saviour cries, 
 
 ' The feast was made for you ; 
 1 For you I groan'd, and bled, and died. 
 
 'And rose and triumph'd too.' 
 5 With trembling faith and bleeding hearts, 
 
 Lord, we accept thy love : 
 'Tis a rich banquet we have had : 
 
 What will it be above ? 
 
 9f)Q H ™ N 208. C. M. Cowper. # 
 
 ^^^ Mear, York, Baroy. 
 
 Welcome to the table. 
 
 npHIS is the feast of heavenly wine, 
 -*■ And God invites to sup; 
 The juices of the living vine 
 Were press'd to fill the cup. 
 2 O bless the Saviour, ye who eat, 
 With royal dainties fed ; 
 Not heaven affords a costlier treat, 
 For Jesus is the bread. 
 3 The vile, the lost — he calls to them; 
 ' Ye trembling souls, appear ! 
 ' The righteous in their own esteem, 
 ' Have no acceptance here ; — 
 4 ' Approach, ye poor, nor dare refuse 
 ' The banquet spread for you :' 
 Dear Saviour, this is welcome news, 
 
 That I may venture too. 
 
 5 If guilt and sin afford a plea, 
 
 And may obtain a place, 
 
 Surely the Lord will welcome me. 
 
 And I shall see his face 
 
209, 210 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 211, 212, 213 
 
 2QO Hymn 209. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 Am\J*J Dresden, Hebron, Duke Street. 
 Christ dying, rising, and reigning. 
 
 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 ! 
 Come, saints, and drop a tear or two, 
 ■ For him who groan'd beneath your load ; 
 He shed a thousand drops for you, 
 A thousand drops of richer blood ! 
 
 2 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 ! 
 The rising God forsakes the tomb ! 
 Up to his Father's courts he flies ; 
 Cherubic legions guard him home : 
 And shout him welcome to the skies. 
 
 3 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell 
 How high our great Deliverer reigns ; 
 Sing how he spoil'd the hosts of hell, 
 And led the monster, death, in chains ! 
 Say, ' Live forever, wondrous King, 
 'Born to redeem, and strong to save !' 
 Then ask the monster, ' Where's thy 
 
 sting ? 
 ' And where's thy victory, boasting 
 grave ?' 
 
 Q1 Hymn 210. L. M. Waits, b or # 
 
 ^ 1 - XJ Bath, Psalm 97, Denton. 
 
 CJvfist's propitiation improved. 
 
 LORD, didst thou send thy Son to die 
 For such a guilty wretch as I ? 
 And shall thy mercy not impart 
 Thy Spirit to renew my heart ? 
 
 2 Lord, hast thou wash'd my garments 
 
 clean, 
 In Jesus' blood, from shame and sin? 
 Shall I not strive with all my power 
 That sin pollute my soul no more ? 
 
 3 Shall I not bear my Father's rod, 
 The kind corrections of my God, 
 When Christ upon the cursed tree 
 Sustain'd a heavier load for me ? 
 
 4 Why should I dread my dying day, 
 Since Christ hath took the curse away, 
 And taught me with my latest breath 
 To triumph o'er thy terrors, death ? 
 
 5 O rather let me wish and cry, 
 
 ' When shall my soul get loose and fly 
 'To upper worlds ? When shall I see 
 'The God, the man, that died for me ?' 
 61 shall behold his glories there, 
 And pay him my eternal share 
 Of praise, and gratitude, and love, 
 Amonor ten thousand saints above. 
 
 ORDINATIONS. 
 911 Hymn 211. L. M. Doddridge. & 
 
 /m> Dunstan, Luton, Sharon. 
 
 Institution of the gospel ministry. 
 
 "O ATHER of mercies, in thy house 
 ■*■ Smile on our homage and our vows ; 
 While with a grateful heart we share 
 These pledges of our Saviour's care. 
 
 2 The Saviour, when to heaven he rose 
 In splendid triumph o'er his foes, 
 Scatter'd his gifts on men below, 
 And wide his royal bounties flow. 
 
 3 Hence sprung the Apostles' honour'd 
 Sacred beyond heroic fame : [name, 
 In lowlier forms to bless our eyes, 
 Pastors from hence, and teachers rise. 
 
 4 From Christ their varied gifts derive, 
 And fed by Christ, their graces live : 
 While, guarded by his potent hand, 
 'Midst all the rage of hell they stand. 
 
 5 So shall the bright succession run 
 Through the last courses of the sun ; 
 While unborn churches by their care 
 Shall rise and flourish, large and fair. 
 
 6 Jesus our Lord, their hearts shall know 
 The springs whence all these blessings 
 
 flow ; 
 Pastors and people shout his praise 
 Through the long round of endless days 
 
 0]9 Hymn 212. L. M. Doddridge. & 
 > *- s - A * Pvcthvvell, Shoel, Islington. 
 At the, settlement of a minister. 
 
 ^HEPHERD of Israel, thou dost keep 
 ^ With constant care, thy humble sheep ; 
 
 By thee inferior pastors rise ! 
 
 To feed our souls, and bless our eyes. 
 
 2 To all thy churches such impart, 
 Modell'd by thy own gracious heart, 
 Whose courage, watchfulness and love, 
 Men may attest, and God approve. 
 
 3 Fed by their active, tender care, 
 Healthful may all thy sheep appear ; 
 And, by their fair example led, 
 The way to Sion's pasture tread. 
 
 4 Here hast thou listen" d to our vows, 
 And scatter'd blessings on thy house ; 
 Thy saints are succour'd, and no more 
 As sheep without a guide deplore. 
 
 910 Hymn 213. L. M. Doddridge. & 
 
 ***** Old Hundred, Blendon, Duke Street. 
 
 Ordination ; Joshua the high priest. 
 
 GREAT Lord of angels, we adore 
 The grace that builds thy courts 
 below ; 
 And through ten thousand sons of light, 
 Stoops to regard what mortals do. 
 
214, 215 
 
 ORDINATIONS. 
 
 216, 217 
 
 2 Amidst the wastes of time and death, 
 Successive pastors thou dost raise, 
 Thy charge to keep, thy house to guide, 
 And form a people for thy praise. 
 
 3 The heavenly natives with delight 
 Hover around the sacred place ; 
 
 Nor scorn to learn from mortal tongues 
 The wonders of redeeming grace. 
 
 4 At length, dismiss'd from feeble clay, 
 Thy servants join th' angelic band ; [fly, 
 With them, through distant worlds they 
 With them, before thy presence stand. 
 
 5 O glorious hope ! O blest employ ! 
 Sweet lenitive of grief and care ! 
 When shall we reach those radiant 
 
 courts, 
 And all their joy and honour share ? 
 
 6 Yet while these labours Ave pursue, 
 Thus distant from thy heavenly throne, 
 Give us a zeal and love like theirs, 
 And half their heaven shall here be known. 
 
 t)i 4 Hymn 214. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ""■L^x Christmas, Abridge, Stamford. 
 
 Watching for souls. An ordination hymn. 
 
 LET Sion's watchmen all awake, 
 And take the alarm they give ; 
 Now let them, from the mouth of God, 
 Their awful charge receive." 
 
 2 'Tis not a cause of small import 
 
 The pastor's care demands; 
 But what might fill an angel's heart, 
 And fill'd a Saviour's hands. 
 
 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord 
 
 Did heavenly bliss forego, — 
 For souls, which must forever live, 
 In raptures, or in wo. 
 
 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. 
 
 £>1 z Hymn 215. 7's. Hammond. # 
 
 ^l** Hotham, Norwich. 
 
 After the charge. 
 
 WOULD you win a soul to God ? 
 Tell him of the Saviour's blood ; 
 Say, how Jesus' bowels move ; 
 Tell him of redeeming love. 
 
 2 Tell him how the streams did glide 
 From his hands, his feet, his side ; 
 How his head with thorns was crown'd, 
 And his heart in sorrow drown'd. 
 
 3 Tell him how he sufFer'd death, 
 Freely yielded up his breath, 
 Died, and rose to intercede, 
 
 As our Advocate, and Head. 
 
 4 Tell him it was sovereign grace 
 Wrought on you to seek his face: 
 Made you choose the better part,-- 
 Brought salvation to your heart. 
 
 5 Tell him of that liberty, 
 Wherewith Jesus makes us free ; 
 Sweetly speak of sins forgiven, 
 Earnest of the joys of heaven. 
 
 21 a Hymn 216. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 **■*■** Braintree, Irish, Dorchester. 
 
 Christ's care of ministers and churches. 
 
 WE bless th' eternal Source of light, 
 Who makes the stars to shine ; 
 And through this dark beclouded world 
 Diffuseth rays divine. 
 
 2 We bless the church's sovereign King, 
 
 Whose golden lamps we are ; 
 Fix'd in the temples of his love, 
 To shine with radiance fair. 
 
 3 Still be our purity preserved ; 
 
 Still fed with oil the flame; 
 And in deep characters inscribed 
 Our heavenly Master's name ! 
 
 4 Then, while between our ranks he walks, 
 
 And all our state surveys, 
 His smiles shall with new lustre deck 
 The people of his praise. 
 
 017 Hymn 217. L.M. B.Francis. & 
 
 & 1 - ' Truro, Rothwell, Enfield. 
 
 Ministers abounding in the work of the Lord. 
 
 BEFORE thy throne, eternal King, 
 Thy ministers their tribute bring ; 
 Their tribute of united praise, 
 For heavenly news and peaceful days. 
 
 2 We sing the conquests of thy sword, 
 And publish loud thy healing word ; 
 While angels sound thy glorious name, 
 Thy saving grace our lips proclaim. 
 
 3 Thy various service we esteem 
 
 Our sweet employ, our bliss supreme ; 
 And, while we feel thy heavenly love, 
 We burn like seraphim above. 
 
 4 Nor seraphs there can ever raise, 
 With us, an equal song of praise : 
 They are the noblest work of God, 
 But we, the purchase of his blood. 
 
 5 Still in thy work would we abound 
 Still prune the vine, or plough the ground; 
 Thy sheep with wholesome pasture feed, 
 And watch them with unwearied heed. 
 
 6 Thou art our Lord, our life, our love, 
 Our care below, our crown above ; 
 Thy praise shall be our best employ, 
 Thy presence our eternal joy. 
 
218, 219, 220 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 221, 222 
 
 QiQ Hymn 218. CM. Doddridge, b 
 
 **■■"" Plymouth, St. Ann's, Stephens. 
 
 Spiritual associations registered in heaven ; or, God's 
 gracious approbation of active attempts to revive 
 religion. 
 
 THE Lord on mortal worms looks down 
 From his celestial throne ; 
 And Avhen the wicked swarm around, 
 He well discerns his own. 
 
 2 He sees the tender hearts that mourn 
 
 The scandals of the times, 
 
 And join their efforts to oppose 
 
 The wide-prevailing crimes. 
 
 3 Low to the social band he bows 
 
 His still attentive ear ; 
 And, while his angels sing around, 
 Delights their voice to hear. , 
 
 4 The chronicles of heaven shall keep 
 
 Their words in transcript fair, 
 In the Redeemer's book of life 
 
 Their names recorded are. 
 5 ' Yes (saith the Lord) the world shall 
 know 
 ' These humble souls are mine ; 
 'These, when my jewels I produce, 
 'Shall in Ml lustre shine.' 
 
 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 
 91 Q Hymn 219. L. M. Voke. # 
 
 "I* 3 Shoe], Enfield. 
 
 Praver for tke spread of the gospel. 
 
 EXEE.T thy power, thy rights maintain, 
 Insulted, everlasting King ! 
 The influence of thy crown increase, 
 And strangers to thy footstool bring. 
 
 2 In one vast symphony of praise, 
 Gentile and Jew shall then unite ; 
 And infidelity, ashamed, 
 
 Sink in th' abyss of endless night. 
 
 3 Afric's emancipated sons 
 
 Shall shout to Asia's rapturous song; 
 Europe resound her Saviour's fame, 
 And Western climes the note prolong. 
 
 4 From east to west, from north to south, 
 Immanuel's kingdom must extend; 
 And every man, in every face, 
 
 Shall meet a brother, and a friend. 
 
 OQA Hymn 220. L. M. Voke. # 
 
 "^v Hamburg, Wells. 
 
 Prospect of success : or, encouragement to use means. 
 
 BEHOLD th 1 expected time draw near, 
 The shades disperse, the dawn ap- 
 Behold the wilderness assume [pear; 
 The beauteous tints of Eden's bloom. 
 2 Events, with prophecies, conspire 
 To raise onr faith, our zeal to fire : 
 The ripening fields, already white, 
 Present a harvest to our sight. 
 
 3 The untaught heathen waits to know 
 The joy the gospel will bestow ; 
 The exiled slave waits to receive 
 The freedom Jesus has to give. 
 
 4 Come, let us, with a grateful heart, 
 In the blest labour share a part, 
 Our prayers and offerings gladly bring, 
 To aid the triumphs of our King. 
 
 221 Hymn 221. CM. # 
 
 Cambridge, Irish, Swanvvick. 
 77te increase of the church promised and pleaded. 
 
 T^ATHER, is not thy promise pledged 
 -*- To thine exalted Son, 
 That through the nations of the earth 
 Thy word of life shall run ? 
 2 'Ask, and I give the heathen lands 
 'For thine inheritance, 
 'And to the world's remotest shores, 
 'Thine empire shall advance.' 
 
 3 Hast thou not said, the blinded Jews 
 
 Shall their Redeemer own ; 
 While Gentiles to his standard crowd, 
 And bow before his throne ? 
 
 4 When shall th' untutor'd Indian tribes, 
 
 A dark, bewilder'd race, 
 Sit down at our Immanuel's feet, 
 And learn and feel his grace ? 
 
 5 Are not all kingdoms, tribes, and tongues^ 
 
 Under the expanse of heaven, 
 To the dominion of thy Son, 
 Without exemption, given ? 
 
 6 From east to west, from north to south, 
 
 Then be his name adored ! 
 Europe, with all thy millions, shout 
 Hosannas to thy Lord ! 
 
 7 Asia and Africa, resound 
 
 From shore to shore his fame : 
 And thou, America, in songs, 
 Redeeming love proclaim. 
 
 229 Hymn 222. C. M. Gibbons. # 
 
 Abridge, Mario w, Arundel. 
 Prayer for the success of Missions. 
 
 T OR1), send thy word, and let it fly, 
 ■■^ Arm'd with thy Spirit's power, 
 Ten thousands sh'all confess its sway, 
 And bless the saving hour. 
 
 2 Beneath the influence of thy grace 
 
 The barren wastes shall rise, 
 With sudden greens and fruits array'd, 
 A blooming paradise. 
 
 3 True holiness shall strike its root 
 
 In. each regenerate heart ; 
 
 Shall in a growth divine arise, 
 
 And heavenly fruits impart. 
 
223, 224 
 
 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 
 
 225, 226 
 
 4 Peace, with her olives crown'd, shall 
 
 stretch 
 Her wings from shore to shore ; 
 No trump shall rouse the rage of war, 
 Nor murderous cannon roar. 
 
 5 Lord, for those days we wait ; those days 
 
 Are in thy word foretold ; 
 Fly swifter, sun, and stars, and bring 
 This promised age of gold. 
 
 6 Amen — with joy divine, let earth's 
 
 Unnumber'd myriads cry ; 
 Amen — with joy divine, let heaven's 
 Unnumber'd choirs reply. 
 
 22S Hymn 22a c - M - # 
 
 **~** Arundel, Warsaw. 
 
 Prayer for missionaries. 
 
 /O RE AT God, the nations of the earth 
 ^T Are by creation thine ; 
 And in thy works, by all beheld, 
 Thy radiant glories shine. 
 
 2 But, Lord, thy greater love has sent 
 
 Thy gospel to mankind, 
 Unveiling what rich stores of grace 
 Are treasured in thy mind. 
 
 3 Lord, when shall these glad tidings 
 
 spread 
 The spacious earth around, 
 will every tribe and every soul 
 Shall hear the joyful sound ? 
 Smile, Lord, on each divine attempt 
 
 To spread the gospel rays ; 
 And build on sin's demolish'd throne 
 The temples of thy praise. 
 
 4KM Hymn 224. 112th. # 
 
 **&<*. Brooklyn, St. Hellen's 
 
 Gentiles praying for Jews. 
 
 T^ATHER of faithful Abrah'm, hear, 
 
 -*- Our earnest suit for Abrah'm's seed ; 
 
 Justly they claim the warmest prayer 
 
 From us, adopted in their stead ; 
 Who mercy through their fall obtain, 
 And Christ by their rejection gain. 
 
 2 Outcast from thee, and scatter'd wide 
 
 Through every nation under heaven, 
 Blaspheming whom they crucified, 
 
 Unsaved, unpity'd, unforgiven; 
 Branded like Cain, they bear their load, 
 Abhorr'd of men, and cursed of God. 
 
 3 But hast thou finally forsook, 
 
 Forever cast thy own awiy ? 
 Wilt thou not bid the murderers look 
 
 On .him they pierced, and weep and 
 pray ? 
 Yes, gracious Lord, thy word is past ; 
 ' All Israel shall be saved at last.' 
 
 4 Come then, thou great Deliverer, come; 
 
 The veil from Jacob's heart remove ; 
 Receive thy ancient people home ; 
 
 That, quicken'd by thy dying love ; 
 The world may their reception view, 
 And shout to God the glory due. 
 
 225 Hymn 225. S. M. 
 
 * Shirland, Germany, Conway. 
 
 # 
 
 Missionaries addressed and encouraged. 
 
 ^LTE 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. 
 
 3 Mountains shall sink to plains, 
 And hell in vain oppose ; 
 
 The cause is God's, and must prevail, 
 In spite of all his foes. 
 
 4 Go, spread a Saviour's fame : 
 And tell his matchless grace, 
 
 To the most guilty and depraved 
 Of Adam's numerous race. 
 
 5 We wish you in his name, 
 The most divine success ; 
 
 Assured that he who sends you forth, 
 Will your endeavours bless. 
 
 226 Hymn 226. 8.7.4. # 
 
 ^ Tamworth, Helmsley, Greenville. 
 
 Longing for the spread of the gospel. 
 
 £\ 'ER the gloomy hills of darkness, 
 >-J Look, my soul, be still and gaze ; 
 
 All the promises do travail 
 With a glorious day of grace ; 
 
 Blessed jubilee, 
 
 Let thy glorious morning dawn ! 
 
 2 Let the Indian, let the negro, 
 
 Let the rude barbarian see 
 That divine and glorious conquest, 
 
 Once obtain'd on Calvary; 
 Let the gospel 
 Loud resound from pole to pole, 
 
 3 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, 
 
 Grant them, Lord, the glorious light ; 
 And from eastern coast to western, 
 
 May the morning chase the night : 
 And redemption, 
 Freely purchase d r win the day. 
 
 4 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel, 
 
 Win and conquer, never cease j 
 May thy lasting wide dominions 
 
 Multiply and still increase ; 
 Sway thy sceptre, 
 Saviour, all the world around. 
 
227, 228, 229 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 230, 231, 232 
 
 CONFERENCE MEETINGS. 
 997 E™ 227 - L - M - & Stennett. # 
 
 *"*" ' Portugal, Shoel, Uxbridge. 
 
 "HERE two or three with sweet 
 accord, 
 
 ' Obedient to their sovereign Lord, 
 ' Meet to recount his acts of grace, 
 ' x\nd oiler solemn prayer and praise ; 
 
 2 ' There,' says the Saviour, ' will I be 
 ' Amid this little company ; 
 ' To them unveil my smiling face, 
 ' And shed my glories round the place.' 
 
 3 We meet at thy command, dear Lord, 
 Relying on thy faithful word : 
 Now send thy Spirit from, above, 
 Now fill our hearts with heavenly love. 
 
 99Q Hymn 228. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 *"**^ Shoel, Slade. 
 
 The soul drawing near to God in prayer. 
 
 iyg"Y God, I bow before thy feet ; 
 
 ITX When shall my soul get near thy 
 
 seat? 
 When shall I see thy glorious face, 
 With mingled majesty and grace ? 
 How should I love thee, and adore, 
 With hopes and joys unknown before! 
 And bid this trifling world be gone, 
 Nor grieve my heart, so near thy throne ! 
 i Creatures with all their charms should 
 The presence of a God so nigh : [fly 
 My darling sins should lose their name, 
 And grow my hatred and my shame. 
 
 4 My soul shall pour out all her cares, 
 In flowing words or flowing tears ! 
 Thy smiles would ease my sharpest pain, 
 Nor should I seek my God in vain. 
 
 99 Q Hymn 229. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 frfra 0]d Hundre d j Shoel, Lowell. 
 
 Nearness to God the felicity of creatures. 
 
 ARE those the happy persons here, 
 Who dwell the nearest to their God ? 
 Has God invited sinners near? 
 
 And Jesus bought them with his blood ? 
 
 2 Go, then, my soul, address the Son, 
 
 To lead thee near the Father's face ; 
 Gaze on his glories yet unknown, 
 And taste the blessings of his grace. 
 
 3 Vain, vexinnr world, and flesh and sense, 
 
 Retire, while I approach my God ; 
 Nor let my sins divide me thence, 
 Nor creatures tempt my thoughts 
 abroad. 
 
 4 While to thine arms, my God, I press, 
 
 No mortal hope, nor joy, nor fear, 
 
 Shall call my soul from thine embrace ; 
 
 'Tis heaven to dwell forever there. 
 
 9 Of) Hymn 230. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 "tsv Kothwell, Wells, Shoel. 
 
 The presence of Christ, the joij of his people. 
 
 T ORD, in the temples of thy grace, 
 JL* Thjr saints behold thy smiling face ; 
 And oft have seen thy glories shine 
 With power and majesty divine : 
 2.But soon, alas ! thy absence mourn, 
 And pray and wish thy kind return ; 
 Without thy life-inspiring light, 
 'Tis all a scene of gloomy night. 
 
 3 Come, dearest Lord, thy children cry, 
 Our graces droop, our comforts die ; 
 Return, and let thy glories rise 
 Again, to our admiring eyes ; 
 
 4 Till, fdl'd with light, and joy, and love, 
 Thy courts below, like those above, 
 Triumphant hallelujahs raise, 
 
 And heaven and earth resound thy praise. 
 
 COLLECTIONS. 
 901 Hymn 231. CM. Doddridge. # 
 
 *"***■ York, St. Ann's, Dundee. 
 
 Relieving- Christ in his members. 
 
 TESUS, my Lord, how rich thy grace ! 
 •J Thy bounties how complete ! 
 How shall I count the matchless sum ? 
 How pay the mighty debt? 
 
 2 High on a throne of radiant light 
 
 Dost thou exalted shine ; 
 What can my poverty bestow. 
 When all the worlds are thine ? 
 
 3 But thou hast brethren here below, 
 
 The partners of thy grace ; 
 And wilt confess their humble names 
 Before thy Father's face. 
 
 4 In them thou may'st be cloth'd and fed, 
 
 And visited and cheer'd ; 
 And in their accents of distress, 
 My Saviour's voice is heard. 
 
 5 Thv face, with reverence and with love 
 
 We m thy poor would see; 
 O let us rather beg our bread, 
 Than keep it back from thee. 
 
 909 Hymn 232. S. M. Scott # 
 
 ^^^ Watchman, Silver Street, Mornington. 
 Charitable collection. 
 
 fFlHY bounties, gracious Lord, 
 -■- With gratitude we own; 
 We praise thy providential grace, 
 That showers its blessings down. 
 
 2 With joy thy people bring 
 Their offerings round thy throne ; 
 
 With thankful souls, behold, we pay 
 A tribute of thine own. 
 
 3 Accept this humble mite, 
 Great sovereign Lord of all 
 
233, 234 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 235, 236, 237 
 
 Nor let our numerous mingling sins 
 The sacred ointment spoil. 
 
 4 Let the Redeemer's blood 
 Diffuse its virtues wide ; 
 
 Hallow and cleanse our every gift, 
 And all our follies hide. 
 
 5 O may this sacrifice 
 
 To thee, the Lord, ascend, 
 An odour of a sweet perfume, 
 Presented by his hand. 
 
 6 Well pleased, our God shall view 
 The products of his grace ; 
 
 And in a plentiful reward, 
 Fulfil his promises. 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 900 Hymn 233. S. M. 5 . # 
 
 ***** Sutton, Dover, Haverhill. 
 
 A morning hymn. 
 
 SEE how the mounting sun 
 Pursues his shining way ; 
 And wide proclaims his Maker s praise 
 With every brightening ray. 
 
 2 Thus would my rising soul 
 Its heavenly Parent sing : 
 
 And to its great Original 
 The humble tribute bring. 
 
 3 Serene I laid me down 
 Beneath his guardian care; 
 
 I slept, and 1 awoke, and found 
 My kind Preserver near. 
 
 4 O! how shall I repay 
 The bounties of my God ! 
 
 This feeble spirit pants beneath 
 The pleasing, painful load. 
 
 5 Dear Saviour, to thy cross 
 I bring my sacrifice ; 
 
 Tinged with thy blood, it shall ascend 
 With fragrance to the skies. 
 
 OQ4 Hymn 234. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 Dundee, Canterbury, Lanesboro'. 
 Morning. 
 
 LORD of my life. O may thy praise 
 Employ my noblest powers ; 
 Whose goodness lengthens out my days, 
 And fills the circling hours. 
 
 2 Preserved by thine Almighty arm, 
 
 I pass'd the shades of night, 
 Serene and safe from every harm, 
 And see returning light. 
 
 3 O let the same Almighty care 
 
 My waking hours attend ; 
 From every danger, every snare 
 My heedless steps defend. 
 22 
 
 4 Smile on my minutes as they roll, 
 And guide my future days ; 
 And let thy goodness fill my soul 
 With gratitude and praise. 
 
 235 
 
 Hymn 235. L. M. # 
 
 Castle Street, Hehron 
 An evening hymn. 
 
 C^l REAT God, to thee my evening song, 
 *" With humble gratitude, I raise ; 
 
 let thy mercy tune my tongue, 
 And fill my heart with lively praise. 
 
 2 My days, unclouded as they pass, 
 And every gentle rolling hour, 
 Are monuments of wondrous grace, 
 And witness to thy love and power. 
 
 3 And yet this thoughtless, wretched 
 Too oft regardless of thy love, [heart, 
 Ungrateful, can from thee depart, 
 And, fond of trifles, vainly rove. 
 
 4 Seal my forgiveness in the blood 
 Of Jesus : his dear name alone 
 
 1 plead for pardon, gracious God, 
 And kind acceptance at thy throne. 
 
 5 Let this blest hope mine eye-lids close, 
 With sleep refresh my feeble frame ; 
 Safe in thy care may I repose, 
 
 And wake with praises to thy name. 
 
 OQfi Hymn 236. C. M. # 
 
 Abridge, Arlington, Lanesboro' 
 An evening hymn. 
 
 INDULGENT God, whose bounteous 
 O'er all thy works is shown, [care 
 O let my grateful praise and prayer 
 Arise before thy throne ! 
 
 2 What mercies has this day bestow'd! 
 
 How largely hast thou blest ! 
 
 My cup with plenty overflow'd, 
 
 With cheerfulness my breast. 
 
 3 Now may soft slumbers close my eyes, 
 
 From pain and sickness free ! 
 And let my waking thoughts arise, 
 To meditate on thee. 
 
 4 Thus bless each future day and night, 
 
 Till life's vain scene is o'er: 
 And then, to realms of endless light, 
 O let my spirit soar. 
 
 9Q7~Hymn237. CM. H.K. Whitest 
 
 *"** ' York, Mear, Litchfield. 
 
 Hymn for family worship. 
 
 f\ LORD, another day is flown, 
 ^~* And we, a lonely band, 
 Are met once more before thy throne, 
 To bless thy fostering hand. 
 2 And wilt thou bend a listening ear, 
 To praises low as ours ? 
 Thou wilt! for thou dost love to hear 
 The song which meekness pours. 
 
238, 239 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 240, 241 
 
 3 And, Jesus, thou thy smiles will deign, 
 
 As we before thee pray ; 
 For thou didst bless the infant train, 
 And we are less than they. 
 
 4 O let thy grace perform its part, 
 
 And let contention cease ; 
 And shed abroad in every heart 
 Thine everlasting peace ! 
 
 5 Thus chasten'd, cleans'd, entirely thine, 
 
 A flock by Jesus led ; 
 The sun of holiness shall shine 
 In glory on our head. 
 
 6 And thou wilt turn our wandering feet. 
 
 And thou wilt bless our way; 
 Till worlds shall fade, and faith shall 
 The dawn of lasting day. [greet 
 
 OQQ Hymn 238. C. M. # 
 
 ~* 3<J Barby, Franklin. 
 
 For morning or evening. 
 
 ON thee, each morning, O my God, 
 My waking thoughts attend ; 
 In whom are founded all my hopes, 
 In whom my wishes end. 
 
 2 My soul, in pleasing wonder lost, 
 
 Thy boundless love surveys ; 
 And, fired with grateful zeal, prepares 
 The sacrifice of praise. 
 
 3 When evening slumbers press ray eyes, 
 
 With thy protection blest, 
 
 In peace and safety I commit 
 
 My weary limbs to rest. 
 
 4 My spirit, in thy hands secure, 
 
 Fears no approaching ill : 
 For, whether waking or asleep, 
 Thou, Lord, art with me still. 
 
 5 Then will I daily to the world 
 
 Thy wondrous acts proclaim ; 
 Whilst all with me shall praise and sing, 
 And bless thy sacred name. 
 
 6 At morn, at noon, at night, I'll still 
 
 Thy growing work pursue ; 
 And thee alone will praise, to whom 
 Eternal praise is due. 
 
 OOQ Hymn 239. C. M. Steele. & 
 
 **tJ*J Devizes, Salem. 
 
 Spring. 
 
 WHEN verdure clothes the fertile 
 vale, 
 And blossoms deck the spray, 
 And fragrance breathes in every gale, 
 How sweet the vernal day ! 
 
 2 Hark ! how the feather'd warblers sing, 
 'Tis nature's cheerful voice ; 
 Soft music hails the lovely spring, 
 And woods and fields rejoice. 
 
 3 How kind the influence of the skies ' 
 
 The showers, with blessings fraught, 
 Bid virtue, beauty, fragrance rise, 
 And fix the roving thought. 
 
 4 Then let my wondering heart confess 
 
 With gratitude and love, 
 The bounteous hand that deisms to bless 
 The garden, field, and grove. 
 
 5 O God of nature and of grace, 
 
 Thy heavenly gifts impart ; 
 Then shall my meditation trace 
 Spring, blooming in my heart. 
 
 240 Hymn 240. C. M. # 
 
 ^^V Irish, Abridge, Conway. 
 
 Summer. — An harvest hymn. 
 
 rpO praise the ever bounteous Lord, 
 -*- My soul, wake all thy powers ; 
 He calls, and at his voice come forth 
 The smiling harvest hours. 
 2 His covenant with the earth he keeps, 
 My tongue, his goodness sing; 
 Summer and winter know their time, 
 His harvest crowns the spring. 
 3Wellpleas'd the toiling swains behold 
 The waving, yellow crop : 
 With joy they bear the sheaves away. 
 And sow again in hope. 
 
 4 Thus teach me, gracious God, to sow 
 
 The seeds of righteousness ; 
 Smile on my soul, and with thy beams 
 The ripening harvest bless. 
 
 5 Then, in the last great harvest, I 
 
 Shall reap a glorious crop: 
 
 The harvest shall by far exceed 
 
 What I have sown in hope. 
 
 9J1 Hymn 241. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 A Blendon, Winchelsea. 
 
 The God of thunder. 
 
 OTHE immense, th' amazing height, 
 The boundless grandeur of our God, 
 Who treads the worlds beneath his feet^ 
 And sways the nations with his nod ! 
 
 2 He speaks , and lo ! all nature shakes, 
 Heaven's everlasting pillars bow ; 
 
 He rends the clouds with hideous cracks 
 And shoots his fiery arrows through. 
 
 3 Well, let the nations start and fly 
 At the blue lightning's horrid glare, 
 Atheists and emperors shrink and die, 
 When flame and noise torment the air. 
 
 4 Let noise and flame confound the skies, 
 And drown the spacious realms below ; 
 Yet will we sing the Thunderer's praise. 
 And send our loud hosannas through. 
 
242, 243 
 
 SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 
 
 244, 245 
 
 5 Celestial King, thy blazing power 
 Kindles our hearts to flaming joys ; 
 We shout to hear thy thunders roar, 
 And echo to our Father's voice. 
 
 OAQ Hymn 242. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 &^*~' St. Martin's, Franklin. 
 
 Winter. 
 
 STERN Winter throws his icy chains, 
 Encircling nature round; 
 How bleak, how comfortless the plains, 
 Late with gay verdure crown'd ! 
 
 2 The sun withdraws his vital beams, 
 
 And light and warmth depart; 
 And, drooping, lifeless nature seems 
 An emblem of my heart — 
 
 3 My heart, where mental winter reigns, 
 
 In night's dark mantle clad, 
 Confined in cold, inactive chains, 
 How desolate and sad ! 
 
 4 Return, O blissful sun, and bring 
 
 Thy soul-reviving ray ; 
 This mental winter shall be spring, 
 This darkness cheerful day. 
 
 5 O happy state, divine abode, 
 
 Where spring eternal reigns, 
 And perfect day, the smile of God, 
 Fills all the heavenly plains. 
 
 6 Great Source of light, thy beams display, 
 
 My drooping joys restore, 
 And guide me to the seats of day, 
 Where winter frowns no more. 
 
 O JQ HYMN 243. H. M. Thomson imitated. # 
 -£**«> Triumph, St. Philip's. 
 
 The seasons. 
 
 LORD of the worlds below ! 
 On earth thy glories shine; 
 The changing seasons show 
 
 Thy skill and power divine. 
 In all we see I The rolling years 
 
 A God appears ; | Are full of thee. 
 
 2 Forth in the flowery spring, 
 We see thy beauty move ; 
 
 The birds on branches sing 
 Thy tenderness and love ; 
 Wide flush the hills ; I Devotion's calm 
 The air is balm : | Our bosom fills. 
 
 3 Then come, in robes of light, 
 The summer's flaming days; 
 
 The sun, thine image bright, 
 
 Thy majesty displays ; 
 And oft thy voice I But still our souls 
 In thunder rolls , | In thee rejoice. 
 
 4 In autumn, a rich feast 
 Thy common bounty gives 
 
 To man, and bird, and beast, 
 And every thing that lives. 
 Thy liberal care, I And harvest moon, 
 At morn, and noon, | Our lips declare. 
 
 5 In winter, awful thou ! 
 
 With storms around thee cast; 
 The leafless forests bow 
 
 Beneath thy northern blast. 
 While tempests lower, I We homage bring, 
 To thee, dread King, | And own thy power. 
 
 244 Hymn 244. 8. 7. Robinson. # 
 
 Sicilian Hymn, Greenville. 
 
 Gi-ateful recollection. — Ebencier. 
 
 f^OME, thou fount of every blessing, 
 ^ Tune my heart to sing thy grace ; 
 Streams of mercy, never ceasing, 
 
 Call for songs of loudest praise : 
 Teach me some melodious sonnet, 
 Sung by flaming tongues above : 
 Praise the mount — O fix me on it, 
 Mount of God's unchanging love. 
 
 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer, 
 
 Hither by thy help I'm come ; 
 And 1 hope, by thy good pleasure, 
 
 Safely to arrive at home : 
 Jesus sought me when a stranger, 
 
 Wandering from the fold of God ; 
 He, to save my soul from danger, 
 
 Interposed his precious blood. 
 
 3 O ! to grace, how great a debtor 
 
 Daily I'm constrain'd to be ! 
 Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter, 
 
 Bind my wandering heart to thee I 
 Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; 
 
 Prone to leave the God I love, 
 Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it 
 
 Seal it from thy courts above. 
 
 045 Hymn 245. L. M. # 
 
 A '^* t ^ Antigua. Sharon. 
 
 New year's day. 
 
 GREAT God, we sing that mighty 
 hand, 
 By which, supported still, we stand : 
 The opening year thy mercy shows ; 
 Let mercy crown it till it close. 
 
 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, 
 Still we are guarded by our God; 
 By his incessant bounty fed, 
 
 By his unerring counsel led. 
 
 3 With grateful hearts the past we own ; 
 The future, all to us unknown ; 
 
 We to thy guardian care commit, 
 And peaceful leave before thy feet. 
 
 4 In scenes exalted or depress'd, 
 Be thou our joy and thou our rest ; 
 Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, 
 Adored through all our changing days. 
 
 5 When death shall interrupt these songs, 
 And seal in silence mortal tongues, 
 Our helper, God, in whom we trust, 
 In better worlds our souls shall boast 
 
246, 247, 248 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 249, 250, 251 
 
 Qjft Hymn 246. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 A '^* v/ Canterbury, York. 
 
 Swiftness of time. New year. 
 
 D EM ARK. my soul, the narrow bound 
 ■■-*' Of the revolving year ; [round ! 
 How swift the weexs complete their 
 How short the months appear! 
 
 2 So fast eternity comes on — 
 
 And that important day, 
 When all that mortal life hath done, 
 God's judgment shall survey. 
 
 3 Yet, like an idle tale, we pass 
 
 The swift revolving year ; 
 And study artful ways t' increase 
 The speed of its career. 
 
 4 Waken, O God, my careless heart, 
 
 Its great concerns to see ; 
 That I may act the Christian part, 
 And give the year to thee. 
 
 5 So shall their course more grateful roll, 
 
 If future years arise ; 
 Or this shall bear my waiting soul 
 To joy beyond the skies. 
 
 4 Ye wheels of nature, speed your course, 
 Ye mortal powers, decay ; 
 fast as ye bring the night of death, 
 Ye bring eternal day. 
 
 249 
 
 Hymn 249. L. M. Proud. # 
 
 Wells, Elringham. 
 Marriage. . 
 
 WITH cheerful voices rise and sing 
 The praises of our God and King ; 
 For he alone can minds unite, 
 And bless with conjugal delight. 
 
 2 This wedded pair, O Lord, inspire 
 With heavenly love, that sacred fire ; 
 From this blest moment may they prove 
 The bliss divine of marriage love. 
 
 3 O may they both increasing find 
 Substantial pleasures of the mind; 
 Happy together may they be, 
 And both united, Lord, to thee. 
 
 4 So may they live as truly one ; 
 
 And when their work on earth is done, 
 Rise, hand in hand, to heaven, and share 
 The joys of love forever there ! 
 
 OJ.7 Hymn 247. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ~^* ' Rothwell, All Saints, Hebron. 
 Close of the year. 
 
 MY helper, God ! I bless his name ; 
 The same his power, his grace the 
 The tokens of his friendly care [same ; 
 Open, and crown, and close the year. 
 
 2 I 'midst ten thousand dangers stand, 
 Supported by his guardian hand ; 
 And see, when I survey my ways, 
 Ten thousand monuments of praise. 
 
 3 Thus far his arm has led me on, 
 Thus far I make his mercy known ; 
 And while I tread this desert land, 
 New mercies shall new songs demand. 
 
 4 My grateful soul on Jordan's shore 
 Shall raise one sacred pillar more; 
 Then bear, in his bright courts above, 
 Inscriptions of immortal love. 
 
 QJQ Hymn 248. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ^^^ Parma, Danbury, St. Martin's. 
 Close of the year. 
 
 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 rounds shall run, 
 
 Nor many mornings rise, 
 Ere all its glories stand reveal'd 
 To our admiring eyes. 
 
 t) £ A Hymn 250. L. M. Newton. # 
 
 ^ uyj Shoel, Wells, Brighton. 
 
 A welcome to Christian friends. — Jit meeting. 
 
 KINDRED in Christ, for his dear sake, 
 A hearty welcome here receive : 
 May we together now partake 
 The joys which only he can give. 
 
 2 To you and us by grace 'tis given 
 
 To know the Saviour's precious name : 
 And shortly we shall meet in heaven, 
 Our hope, our way, our end the same. 
 
 3 May he, by whose kind care we meet, 
 Send his good Spirit from above, 
 Make our communications sweet, 
 And cause our hearts to burn with love. 
 
 4 Forgotten be each worldly theme, 
 When Christians see each other thus , 
 We only wish to speak of him, 
 
 Who liv'd, and died, and reigns for us. 
 
 5 We'll talk of all he did and said, 
 And suffer'd for us here below ; 
 The path he mark'd for us to tread, 
 And what he's doing for us now. 
 
 6 Thus, as the moments pass away, 
 We'll love, and wonder, and adore , 
 And hasten on the glorious day, 
 When we shall meet, to part no more. 
 
 251 
 
 Hvmn251. 7's. i 
 
 Iiotham, Nuremburg. 
 At pnrtivg. 
 
 FOR a season call'd to part, 
 Let us now ourselves commend 
 To the gracious eye and heart 
 Of our ever-present Friend. 
 
252, 253 
 
 YOUTH AND OLD AGE. 
 
 254, 255 
 
 2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer; 
 Tender Shepherd of thy sheep, 
 Let thy mercy and thy care 
 All our souls in safety keep. 
 
 3 In thy strength may we be strong, 
 
 Sweeten every cross and pain ; 
 Give us, if we live, ere long, 
 In thy peace to meet again. 
 
 4 Then if thou thy help afford, 
 
 Ebenezers shall be rear'd; 
 And our souls shall praise the Lord, 
 Who our poor petitions heard. 
 
 YOUTH AND OLD AGE. 
 Q 50 Hymn 252. L. M. g. Stennett. b 
 
 &tr~> Brighton, Brentford. 
 
 Early piety. 
 
 HOW soft the words my Saviour speaks! 
 How kind the promises he makes! 
 A bruised reed he never breaks, 
 Nor will he quench the smoking flax. 
 
 2 When piety, in early minds, 
 Like tender buds begins to shoot, 
 
 He guards the plants from threatening 
 And ripens blossoms into fruit, [winds, 
 
 3 With humble souls he bears a part 
 In all the sorrows they endure : 
 Tender and gracious is his heart ; 
 His promise is forever sure. 
 
 4 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. 
 
 5 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. 
 
 O £Q Hymn 253. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 *" tJ * 3 Mear, Canterbury, Litchfield. 
 
 The encouragement young persons have to seek Christ. 
 
 "VFE hearts, with youthful vigour warm, 
 •*- In smiling crowds draw near, 
 And turn from every mortal charm, 
 A Saviour's voice to hear. 
 2 He, Lord of all the worlds on high, 
 Stoops to converse with you ; 
 And lays his radiant glories by, 
 Your friendship to pursue. 
 3 ' 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.' 
 4 What object, Lord, my soul should move, 
 If once compared with thee ? 
 What, teauty should command my love, 
 Like what in Christ I see? 
 22* 
 
 5 Away, ye false, delusive toys, 
 Vain tempters of the mind ! 
 'Tis here I fix my lasting choice; 
 For here true Bliss I find. 
 
 054 Hymn 254. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 ~" cJ ^ t Medway, Hague. 
 
 A lovely youth falling short of heaven. 
 
 MUST all the charms of nature, then, 
 So hopeless to salvation prove ? 
 Can hell demand, can heaven condemn 
 The man whom Jesus deigns to love ? — 
 
 2 The man who sought the ways of truth, 
 Paid friends and neighbours all their due ; 
 A modest, sober, lovely youth, 
 
 Who thought he wanted nothing new ! 
 
 3 But mark the change : Thus spake the 
 
 Lord, 
 ' Come, part with earth for heaven to- 
 day;' 
 The youth, astonish'd at the word, 
 In silent sadness went his way. 
 
 4 Poor virtues, that he boasted so, 
 This test unable to endure ; 
 
 Let Christ, and grace, and glory go, 
 To make his land and money sure. 
 
 5 Ah, foolish choice of treasures here 
 Ah, fatal love of tempting gold! 
 Must this base world be bought so deal 
 And life and heaven so cheaply sold ? 
 
 6 In vain the charms of nature shine, 
 If this vile passion governs me ; 
 Transform my soul, O love divine ! 
 And make me part with all, for thee. 
 
 9*£ Hymn 255. C. M. Watts. # or b 
 
 *" U *J Arlington, Barby, Medfield. 
 
 A hopeful youth falling short of heaven. 
 
 THUS far 'tis well : you read, you pray, 
 You hear God's holy word, 
 You hearken what your parents say, 
 And learn to serve the Lord. 
 
 2 Your friends are pleas'd to see your ways, 
 
 Your practice they approve ; 
 Jesus himself would give you praise, 
 And look with eyes of love. 
 
 3 But if you quit the paths of truth, 
 
 To follow foolish fires, 
 And give a loose to giddy youth, 
 With all its wild desires ; 
 
 4 If you will let your Saviour go, 
 
 To hold your riches fast ; 
 Or hunt for empty joys below ; 
 You'll lose your heaven at last! 
 
 5 The rich young man whom Jesus loved 
 
 Should warn you to forbear; 
 His love of earthly treasures proved 
 A fatal golden snare. 
 
TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 258, 259 
 
 6 See, gracious God, dear Saviour, see 
 How youth is prone to fall: 
 Teach them to part with all for thee, 
 And love thee more than all. 
 
 25fi Hymn 256. S. M. Fawcett. # 
 
 M/t/\3 Watchman, Paddington. 
 
 How shall a young man cleanse his way ? 
 
 W^ITH humble heart and tongue, 
 My God, to thee I pray ; 
 O make me learn, while I am young, 
 How I may cleanse my way. 
 
 2 Now in my early days, 
 Teach me thy will to know : 
 
 O God, thy sanctifying grace 
 Betimes on me bestow. 
 
 3 Make an unguarded youth 
 The object of thy care ; 
 
 Help me to choose the way of truth, 
 And fly from every snare. 
 
 4 O let the word of grace 
 
 My warmest thoughts employ ; 
 Be this, through all my following days, 
 My treasure and my joy. 
 
 5 To what thy laws impart 
 Be my whole soul inclined ; 
 
 O let them dwell within my heart, 
 And sanctify my mind. 
 
 6 May thy young servant learn 
 By these to cleanse his way ; 
 
 And may I here the path discern 
 That leads to endless day. 
 
 a xn Hymn 257. CM. Cowper. # 
 
 *'** • Barby, York, Lanesboro'. 
 
 Young persons entreated. 
 
 BESTOW, dear 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, O hear betimes 
 
 The voice of sovereign love ! 
 Your youth is stain'd with many crimes, 
 But mercy reigns above. 
 
 4 True, you are young, but there's a 
 
 Within the youngest breast, [stone 
 Or half the crimes which you have done, 
 
 Would rob you of your rest. 
 For you the public prayer is made ; 
 
 O ! join the public prayer ! 
 For you the secret tear is shed ; 
 
 Of shed yourselves a tear, 
 
 6 We pray that you may early prove, 
 The Spirit's power to teach ; 
 You cannot be too young to love 
 That Jesus whom Ave preach. 
 
 258 Hymn 258 - c - M - b 
 
 AkHD Bangor, Wantage, York. 
 
 Old age approaching ; or, man frail and mortal. 
 
 ETERNAL God, enthroned on high t 
 Whom angel hosts adore ; 
 Who yet to suppliant dust art nigh ; 
 Thy presence I implore. 
 
 2 O guide me down the steep of age, 
 
 And keep my passions cool: 
 Teach me to scan the sacred page, 
 And practise every rule. 
 
 3 My flying years time urges on ; 
 
 What's human must decay ; 
 My friends, my young companions gone, 
 Can I expect to stay ? 
 
 4 Can I exemption plead, when death 
 
 Projects his awful dart ! 
 Can med'cines then prolong my breath, 
 Or virtue shield my heart? 
 
 5 Ah ! no — then smooth the mortal hour, 
 
 On thee my hope depends: 
 Support me with almighty power, 
 While dust to dust descends. 
 
 i) £Q Hymn 259. C. M. Strapham. # 
 
 ****& yorkj Abridge) Litchfield. 
 
 Sunday School. 
 
 BLEST is the man whose heart ex 
 At melting pity's call, [pands 
 
 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. 
 6 Almighty God ! thy influence shed 
 
 To aid this good design : 
 The honours of thy name be spread 
 
 And all the glory thine. 
 
260, 261, 262 
 
 FAST AND THANKSGIVING. 
 
 263, 264 
 
 OfiO Hymn 260. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 £t\J\J Portugal, Shoel, Medvvay. 
 
 Lord's day evening. 
 
 LORD, how delightful 'tis to see 
 A whole assembly worship thee ! 
 At once they sing, at once they pray ; 
 They hear of heaven, and learn the way. 
 2 1 have been there, and still would go ; 
 'Tis like a little heaven below : 
 Not all that hell or sin can say 
 Shall tempt me to forget this day. 
 
 3 O write upon my memory, Lord, 
 The texts and doctrine of thy word ; 
 That I may break thy laws no more, 
 But love thee better than before. 
 
 4 With thoughts of Christ, and things 
 
 divine, 
 Fill up this foolish heart of mine ; 
 r That, hoping pardon through his blood, 
 I may lie down and wake with God. 
 
 2 Tremendous judgments from thy hand 
 
 Thy dreadful power display ; 
 Yet mercy spares this guilty land, 
 And still we live to pray. 
 
 3 How changed, alas ! are truths divine, 
 
 For error, guilt, and shame ! 
 What impious numbers, bold in sin, 
 Disgrace the Christian name. 
 
 4 O turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, 
 
 By thy resistless grace ; 
 Then shall our hearts obey thy word, 
 And humbly seek thy face. 
 
 5 Then, should insulting foes invade, 
 
 We shall not sink in fear; 
 Sec-ire of never-failing aid, 
 When God, our God, is near. 
 
 Qfil Hymn 261. C. M. Cowper. # 
 
 ^ VJ - York, St. Ann's, Medway. 
 
 Sunday School. 
 
 TXEAR, Lord, the song of praise and 
 -*--*- prayer, 
 
 In heaven thy dwelling place, 
 From infants made the public care, 
 And taught to seek thy face. 
 
 2 Thanks for thy word and for thy day, 
 
 And grant us, we implore, 
 
 Never to waste in sinful play 
 
 Thy holy Sabbaths more. 
 
 3 Thanks that we hear— but O impart 
 
 To each, desires sincere, 
 That we may listen with our heart, 
 And learn as well as hear. 
 
 4 For if vain thoughts the minds engage 
 
 Of older far than we, 
 What hope that at our heedless age, 
 Our minds should e'er be free ? 
 
 5 Much hope, if thou our spirits take 
 
 Under thy gracious sway, 
 Who canst the wisest wiser make, 
 And babes as wise as they. 
 
 6 Wisdorii and bliss thy word bestows, 
 
 A sun that ne'er declines, 
 And be thy mercies shower'd on those, 
 Who placed us where it shines. 
 
 G}(*i} Hymn 262. C. M. Steele, h 
 
 AX3A Bangor, York. 
 
 Public Fast. 
 
 ^<EE, gracious God, before thy throne, 
 ^ Thy mourning people bend ! 
 'Tis on thy sovereign grace alone 
 Our humble hopes depend. 
 
 9^0 Hymn 263. CM. 5 . b 
 
 "V** Abridge, Dedhain. 
 
 A hymn for a Fast Day. 
 
 WHEN Abrah'm, full of sacred awe, 
 Before Jehovah stood, 
 And, with an humble, fervent prayer, 
 For guilty Sodcm sued ; 
 
 2 With what success, what wondrous 
 
 Was his petition crown'd ! [grace, 
 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 ? 
 Great God, and shall a nation cry, 
 And plead with thee in vain? 
 
 4 Our country, guilty as she is, 
 
 Her numerous saints can boast, 
 And now their fervent prayers ascend; 
 And can those prayers be lost? 
 
 5 Are not the righteous dear to thee, 
 
 Now as in ancient times ? 
 Or does this sinful land exceed 
 Gomorrah in its crimes ? 
 
 6 Still are we thine, we bear thy name, 
 
 Here yet is thine abode ; 
 Long has thy presence blest our land, 
 Forsake us not, O God. 
 
 264 Hymn 264. L. M. Pres.Davies'.b 
 
 ^"^ Armley, Putney, Maiden. 
 
 National judgments deprecated, and national mercies 
 ■pleaded for. 
 
 WHILE o'er our guilty land, O Lord, 
 We*view the terrors of thy sword, 
 O ! whither shall the helpless fly ; 
 To whom but thee direct their cry ? 
 2 The helpless sinner's cries and tears 
 Are grown familiar to thine ears ; 
 Oft has thy mercy sent relief, 
 When all was fear and hopeless grief 
 
265, SGo 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 267, 268 
 
 3 On thee, our guardian God, we call, 
 Before thy throne of grace we fall ; 
 And is there no deliverance there, 
 And must we perish in despair ? 
 
 4 See, we repent, we weep, we mourn, 
 To our forsaken God we turn ; 
 
 O spare our guilty country, spare 
 
 The church which thou hast planted here. 
 
 5 We plead thy grace, indulgent God. ; 
 We plead thy Son's atoning blood ; 
 We plead thy gracious promises ; 
 And are they unavailing pleas ? 
 
 6 These pleas, presented at thy throne, 
 Have br< >ught ten thousand blessings down 
 On guilty lands in helpless wo ; 
 
 Let them prevail to save us too. 
 
 2^5 Hymn 265. L. M. Doddridge, b 
 
 Public Fast. 
 
 O RIGHTEOUS God, thou Judge su- 
 preme, 
 We tremble at thy dreadful name ; 
 And all our crying guilt we own, 
 In dust and tears before thy throne. 
 
 2 So manifold our crimes have been, 
 Such crimson tincture dyes our sin, 
 That could we all its horrors know, 
 Our streaming eyes with blood might 
 
 flow. 
 
 3 Estranged from reverential awe, 
 We trample on thy sacred Jaw : 
 And tho' such wonders grace has done, 
 Anew we crucify thy Son. 
 
 4 Justly might this polluted land 
 Prove all the vengeance of thy hand ; 
 And bathed in heaven, thy sword might 
 
 come, 
 To drink our blood, and seal our doom. 
 
 5 Yet hast thou not a remnant here, 
 Whose souls are fill'd with pious fear ? 
 O bring thy wonted mercy nigh, 
 While prostrate at thy feet they lie. 
 
 6 Behold their tears, attend their moan, 
 Nor turn away their secret groan : 
 With these we join our humble prayer ; 
 Our nation shield, our country spare. 
 
 naa Hymn 266. L. M. # 
 
 *' vu Psalm 97th, Lowell. « 
 
 Prayer for the President, Congress, Magistrates, Sfc. 
 
 GREAT Lord of all, thy matchless 
 power, 
 Archangels in the heavens adore; 
 With them our Sovereign thee we own, 
 And bow the knee before thy throne. 
 
 2 Let dove-eyed peace, with odour'd wing, 
 On us her grateful blessings fling, 
 Freedom spread beauteous as the morn, 
 And plenty fill her ample horn. 
 
 3 Pour on our Chief thy mercies down, 
 His days with heavenly wisdom crown ; 
 Dispose his heart, where'er he goes, 
 
 ' To launch the stream that duty shows/ 
 
 4 Over our Capitol diffuse, 
 
 From hills divine, thy welcome dews ; 
 While Congress, in one patriot band, 
 Prove the firm fortress of our land. 
 
 5 Our magistrates with grace sustain, 
 Nor let them bear the sword in vain ; 
 Long as they fill their awful seat, 
 Be vice seen dying at their feet. 
 
 6 Forever from the western sky 
 Bid the ' destroying angel ' Ay ! 
 With grateful songs our hearts inspire, 
 And round us blaze, a wall of fire. 
 
 9fi7 Hymn 267. L. M. 
 
 / *'* J ' Antigua, Shoe], Both well. 
 
 # 
 
 for national peace. 
 
 GREAT Ruler of the earth and skies, 
 A word of thy Almighty breath 
 Can sink the world, or bid it rise ; 
 Thy smile is life, thy frown is death. 
 
 2 When angry nations rush to arms, 
 And rage, and noise, and tumult reign, 
 And war resounds its dire alarms, 
 And slaughter dyes the hostile plain ; 
 
 3 Thy sovereign eye looks calmly down, 
 And marks their course, and bounds 
 
 their power ; 
 Thy word the angry nations own, 
 And noise and war are heard no more. 
 
 4 Then peace returns with balmy wing ; 
 Reviving commerce spreads her sails ; 
 The fields are green, and plenty sings 
 Responsive o'er the hills and vales. 
 
 5 Thou good, and wise, and righteous Lord, 
 All move subservient to thy will ; 
 Both peace and war await thy word, 
 And thy sublime decrees fulfil. 
 
 6 To thee we pay our grateful songs, 
 Thy kind protection still implore ; 
 
 O may our hearts, and lives and tongues 
 Confess thy goodness, and adore. 
 
 QfiQ Hymn 268. CM. # 
 
 frxJiJ Cambridge, Irish, Warsaw. 
 
 Thanksgiving for victory over our enemies. 
 
 TO thee, who reign'st supreme above, 
 And reign'st supreme below, 
 Thou God of wisdom, power, and love, 
 We our successes owe. 
 
269, 270 
 
 SICKNESS AND RECOVERY, 
 
 271, 272 
 
 2 The thundering horse, the martial band, 
 
 Without thine aid were vain ; 
 
 And victory flies at thy command, 
 
 To crown the bright campaign. 
 
 3 Thy mighty arm, unseen, was nigh, 
 
 When we our foes assail'd ; 
 'Tis thou hast raised our honours high, 
 And o'er their hosts prevail'd. 
 
 4 To our young race will we proclaim 
 
 The mercies God has shown, 
 That they may learn to bless his name, 
 And choose him for their own. 
 
 5 Thus, while we sleep in silent dust, 
 
 When threatening dangers come ; 
 Their fathers' God shall be their trust, 
 Their refuge, and their home. 
 
 Oaq Hymn 269. L. P. M. Kippis. # 
 
 &\J& Newcourt, Biooklyn. 
 
 Thanksgiving for national -prosperity. 
 
 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 Here commerce spreads the wealthy store, 
 Which pours from every foreign shore, 
 
 Science and art their charms display ; 
 Religion teaches us to raise 
 Our voices to our Maker's praise, 
 
 As truth and conscience point the way. 
 
 3 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. 
 
 cy?Q Hymn 270. C. M. Watts. 
 
 ~ *" Bangor, Wantage, Dedham. 
 
 Complaint and hope under great pain. 
 
 LORD, I am pain'd ; but I resign 
 My body to thy will ; 
 'Tis grace, 'tis wisdom all divine, 
 Appoints the pains I feel. 
 
 2 Dark are the ways of Providence, 
 
 While they who love thee groan : 
 Thy reasons lie conceal'd from sense, 
 Mysterious and unknown. 
 
 3 Yet nature may have leave to speak, 
 
 And plead before her God, 
 Lest th' o'er-burden'd heart should break 
 Beneath thine heavy rod. 
 
 4 These mournful groans and flowing tears 
 
 Give my poor spirit ease ; 
 
 While every groan my Father hear3, 
 
 And every tear he sees. 
 5 Is not some smiling hour at hand, 
 
 With peace upon its wings ? 
 Give it, O God, thy swift command, 
 
 With all the joys it brings. 
 
 971 Hymn 271. L. M. Conner, b 
 
 ** ' x Bath, Uxbridge, Old Hundred. 
 
 Afflictions sanctified by the word. 
 
 £\ HOW I love thy holy word, 
 ^-^ Thy gracious covenant, O Lord ! 
 
 It guides me in the peaceful way ; 
 
 I think upon it all the day. 
 
 2 What are the mines of shining wealth ? 
 The strength of youth, the bloom of 
 
 health ?— 
 What are all joys, compared with those, 
 Thine everlasting word bestows ? 
 
 3 Long unaffiicted, undismay'd, 
 
 In pleasure's path, secure I stray'd : 
 Thou mad'st me feel thy chast'ning rod, 
 And straight I turn'd unto my God. 
 
 4 What though it pierced my fainting heart, 
 I bless thine hand that caus'd the smart, 
 It taught my tears awhile to flow ; 
 But saved me from eternal wo. 
 
 5 O ! hadst thou left me unchastised, 
 Thy precept I had still despised ; 
 And still the snare in secret laid, 
 Had my unwary feet betray'd. 
 
 6 1 love thee, therefore, O my God, 
 And breathe tow'rds heaven, thy bright 
 
 abode ; 
 Where, in thy presence fully blest, 
 Thy chosen saints forever rest. 
 
 979 Hymn 272. C. M. Steele. b 
 
 ** ' ** York, Bangor, Dedham. 
 
 Desiring the presence of Ood in affliction 
 
 nPHOU only centre of my rest, 
 -"- Look down with pitying eye, 
 While with protracted pain opprest, 
 I breathe the plaintive sigh. 
 
 2 Thy gracious preseipe, O my God, 
 
 My every wish contains ; 
 With this, beneath affliction's load, 
 My heart no more complains. 
 
 3 This can my every care control, 
 
 Gild each dark scene with light ; 
 This is the sun-shine of the soul, 
 Without it, all is night. 
 
 4 My Lord, my life, O cheer my heart 
 
 With thy reviving ray, 
 And bid these mournful shades depart, 
 And bring the dawn of day. 
 
273, 274, 275 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 276, 277 
 
 070 Hymn 273. C. M. Cowper. b 
 
 m ' ** Bangor, Windsor, York. 
 
 The instability of worldly enjoyments. 
 
 rjPHE evils that beset our path, 
 •*• Who can prevent or cure ? 
 We stand upon the brink of death, 
 When most we seem secure. 
 
 2 If we to-day sweet peace possess, 
 
 It soon may be withdrawn ; 
 Some change may plunge us in distress 
 Before to-morrow's daAvn. 
 
 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 grounds 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 fill'd the earth with wo, 
 
 And creatures fade and die, 
 Lord, wean our hearts from things below, 
 And fix our hopes on high. 
 
 074. Hymn 274. L. M. Cowper. b or# 
 
 ** ' ^ Stonerleld, Upton. 
 
 Calling upon Christ in temptation and affliction. 
 
 THE billows swell, the winds are high, 
 Clouds overcast my wintry sky ; 
 Out of the depths to thee I call ; 
 My fears are great, my stength is small. 
 
 2 O Lord, the pilot's part perform, 
 And guide and guard me through the 
 
 storm ! 
 Defend me from each threatening ill, 
 Control the waves, say, 'Peace — be 
 
 still!' 
 
 3 Amidst the roaring of the sea, 
 
 My soul still hangs her hopes on thee ; 
 Thy constant love, thy faithful care 
 Is all that saves me from despair. 
 
 4 Dangers of every shape and name 
 Attend the followers of the Lamb, 
 Who leave the world's deceitful shore, 
 And leave it to return no more. 
 
 5Tho' tempest toss'd, and half a wreck, 
 My Saviour through the floods I seek ! 
 Let neither winds, nor stormy rain 
 Force back my shatter'd bark again. 
 
 07 5 Hymn 275. C. M. Hegif.boiham. b or# 
 
 •'■*■' Windsor, St. Ann's, Dedliam. 
 Comfort in sickness and death. 
 
 WHEN sickness shakes the languid 
 frame, 
 Each dazzling pleasure flies ; 
 Phantoms of bliss no more obscure 
 Our long-deluded eyes. 
 
 2 Then the tremendous arm of death 
 
 Its hated sceptre shows ; 
 And nature faints beneath the weight 
 Of complicated woes. 
 
 3 The tottering frame of mortal life 
 
 Shall crumble into dust; 
 Nature shall faint — but learn, my soul ! 
 On nature's God to trust. 
 
 4 The man, whose pious heart is fix'd 
 
 On his all-gracious God, 
 In every frown may comfort find, 
 And kiss the chastening rod. 
 
 5 Nor him shall death itself alarm ; 
 
 On heaven his soul relies ; 
 With joy he views his Maker's love, 
 And with composure dies. 
 
 97fi Hymn 276. C. M. Doddridge. ^ r# 
 
 ** ' v , York, Dundee. 
 
 Praise for recovery from sickness. 
 
 SOVEREIGN of life, I own thy hand 
 ^ In every chastening stroke ; 
 And, while I smart beneath thy rod, 
 Thy presence I invoke. 
 
 2 To thee, in my distress, I cried, 
 
 And thou hast bow'd thine ear ; 
 Thy powerful word my life prolong'd, 
 And brought salvation near. 
 
 3 Unfold, ye gates of righteousness, 
 
 That, with the pious "throng, 
 
 I may record my solemn vows, 
 
 And tune my grateful song. 
 
 4 Praise to the Lord, whose gentle hand, 
 
 Renews our labouring breath : 
 Praise to the Lord, who makes his saints 
 Triumphant e'en in death. 
 
 TIME AND ETERNITY. 
 077 Hymn 277. C. M. Watts, b or # 
 
 ~ * * Barby, St. Ann's, Wareham. 
 The true improvement of life. 
 
 AND is this life prolong'd to me ? 
 Are days and seasons given? 
 O let me then prepare to be 
 A fitter heir of heaven. 
 
 2 In vain these moments shall not pass, 
 
 These golden hours be o-one : 
 Lord, I accept thine offei'd grace, 
 I bow before thy throne. 
 
 3 Now cleanse my soul from every sin 
 
 By my Redeemer's blood : 
 Now let my flesh and soul begin 
 The honours of my God. 
 
 4 Let me no more my soul beguile 
 
 With sin's deceitful toys : 
 Let cheerful hope, increasing still 
 Approach to heavenly joys. 
 
278, 279 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 
 
 280, 281, 282 
 
 5 My thankful lips shall loud proclaim 
 
 The wonders of thy praise, 
 And spread the savour of thy name, 
 Where'er I spend my days. 
 
 6 On earth let my example shine, 
 
 And when I leave this state, 
 May heaven receive this soul of mine 
 To bliss supremely great. 
 
 27Q Hymn 278. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 A ' ° Luton, Wells, Portugal. 
 
 The privileges of the living above the dead. 
 
 AWAKE, my zeal, awake, my love, 
 To serve my Saviour here below, 
 In works, which perfect saints above 
 And holy angels cannot do. 
 
 2 Awake, my charity, to feed 
 
 The hungry soul, and clothe the poor ; 
 In heaven are found no sons of need, 
 There all these duties are no more. 
 
 3 Subdue thy passions, O my soul ! 
 Maintain the fight, thy work pursue, 
 Daily thy rising sins control, 
 
 And be thy victories ever new. 
 
 4 The land of triumph lies on high, 
 There are no foes t' encounter there : 
 Lord, I would conquer till I die, 
 And finish all the glorious war. 
 
 5 Let every flying hour confess 
 I gain thy gospel fresh renown ; 
 And when my life and labours cease, 
 May I possess the promised crown ! 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 
 OQQ Hymn 280. CM. Watts, p 
 
 ~ Plympton, Canterbury, London. 
 
 Death and eternity. 
 
 ~|YJY thoughts, that often mount the 
 
 Go, search the world beneath, 
 Where nature all in ruin lies, 
 And owns her sovereign, — death. 
 
 2 The tyrant, how he triumphs here ! 
 
 His trophies spread around ! 
 And heaps of dust and bones appear 
 Through all the hollow ground. 
 
 3 But where the souls, those deathless 
 
 things, 
 That left their dying clay? 
 My thoughts, now stretch out all your 
 And trace eternity. [wings, 
 
 4 0, that unfathomable sea! 
 
 Those deeps without a shore, 
 Where living- waters gently play, 
 Or fiery billows roar ! 
 
 5 There we shall swim in heavenly bliss, 
 
 Or sink in flaming waves ; 
 While the pale carcass breathless lies 
 Among the silent graves. 
 
 07Q Hymn 279. L. M. Doddridge. \, or # 
 
 ~ • & Angels' Hymn, Ellenthorpe. 
 The wisdom of redeeming time. 
 
 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 slow they glide away ; 
 Steady and strong the current flows ; 
 Lost in eternity's wide sea — 
 
 The boundless gulf from whence it rose. 
 
 3 With it, the thoughtless sons of men 
 Before the rapid streams, are borne, 
 On to the everlasting home, 
 Whence not one soul can e'er return. 
 
 4 Yet, while the shore on either side 
 Presents a gaudy, flattering show, 
 We gaze, in fond amazement lost, 
 Nor think to what a world we go. 
 
 5 Great Source of wisdom ! teach my heart 
 To know the price of every hour ; 
 That time may bear me on to joys 
 Beyond its measure, and its power. 
 
 «Q1 Hymn 281. C. M. Watts. b 
 
 / ^ OA Franklin, York. 
 
 Death of kindred improved. 
 
 MUST friends and kindred drop and 
 
 And helpers be withdrawn ? 
 While sorrow with a weeping eye 
 
 Counts up our comforts gone ? 
 2 Be thou our comfort, mighty God! 
 , Our helper and our friend : 
 Nor leave us in this dangerous road, 
 Till all our trials end. 
 
 3 O may our feet pursue the way 
 
 Our pious fathers led ! 
 With love and holy zeal obey 
 The counsels ofthe dead. 
 
 4 Let us be wean'd from all below, 
 
 Let hope our grief expel, 
 While death invites our souls to go 
 Where our best kindred dwell. 
 
 OQO Hymn 282. S. M. 
 
 * u * ■ Shirland, Olmutz, Dover. 
 The exj>iring saint. 
 
 T SEE the pleasant bed 
 
 -■- Where lies the dying saint! 
 Though in the icy arms of death, 
 
 He utters no complaint. 
 2 His aspect is serene ; 
 
 He smiles in joyful hope ; 
 He knows that arm on which he 
 
 Is an unfailing prop. 
 
283, 284 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 
 
 285, 286 
 
 3 He lifts his eyes in love 
 To his almighty Friend, 
 
 Whose power from every fear secures, 
 And guards him to the end. 
 
 4 He speaks of dying love, 
 Which his kind Lord display'd, 
 
 And trusts, though conquerd now by 
 He shall like him be made, [death, 
 
 5 He knows his Saviour died, 
 And from the dead arose : 
 
 He looks for victory o'er the grave, 
 And death, the last of foes. 
 
 6 His happy soul is wash'd 
 In sin-atoning blood : 
 
 Exulting in eternal love, 
 He wings his way to God. 
 
 OQQ Hymn 283. L. M. Fawcett. \> 
 
 ^^^ Maiden, Denton. 
 
 Death of the sinner and saint. 
 
 \/f/"HAT scenes of horror and of dread 
 ™ ' Await the sinner's dying bed ! 
 Death's terrors all appear in sight, 
 Presages of eternal night ! 
 2 His sins in dreadful order rise, 
 And fill his soul with sad surprise ; 
 Mount Sinai's thunders stun his ears, 
 And not one ray of hope appears. 
 Tormenting pangs distract his breast ; 
 Where'er he turns he finds no rest ; 
 Death strikes the blow — he groans and 
 
 cries — 
 And, in despair and horror — dies. 
 
 4 Not so the heir of heavenly bliss : 
 His soul is fill'd with conscious peace ; 
 A steady faith subdues his fear ; 
 
 He sees the happy Canaan near. 
 
 5 His mind is tranquil and serene, 
 No terrors in his looks are seen ; 
 
 His Saviour's smile dispels the gloom, 
 And smooths his passage to the tomb. 
 
 6 Lord, make my faith and love sincere, 
 My judgment sound, ray conscience clear ; 
 And when the toils of life are past, 
 May I be found in peace at last. 
 
 9QJ. Hymn 284. C. M. Doddridge, b 
 
 ^^^ Canterbury, St. Ann's. 
 
 On the death of children. 
 
 ~\7"E mourning saints, whose streaming 
 ■■■ tears 
 
 Flow o'er your children dead, 
 Say not, in transports of despair, 
 That all your hopes are fled. 
 2 While, cleaving to that darling dust, 
 In fond distress ve lie, 
 Rise, and, with joy and reverence, view, 
 A heavenly parent nigh. 
 
 3 ' I'll give the mourner,' saith the Lord, 
 ' In my own house a place : 
 ' No name of daughters and of sons 
 ' Could yield so high a grace. 
 4 ' Transient and vain is every hope 
 * A rising race can give ; 
 'In endless honour and delight, 
 
 '■My children all shall live? 
 5 We welcome, Lord, those rising tears, 
 Through which thy face we see ; 
 And bless those wounds, which, through 
 our hearts, 
 Prepare a way to thee. 
 
 OQ K Hymn 285. C. M. Steele, b or # 
 
 **->** Litchfield, York. 
 
 Death of a young person. 
 
 WHEN blooming youth is snatch'd 
 away 
 By death's resistless hand, 
 Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, 
 Which pity must demand. 
 
 2 While pity prompts the rising sigh, 
 
 O may this truth, imprest 
 With awful power — I too must die — 
 Sink deep in every breast. 
 
 3 Let this vain world engage no more : 
 
 Behold the gaping tomb ! 
 It bids us seize the present hour! 
 To-morrow death may come. 
 
 4 The voice of this alarming scene 
 
 May every heart obey ; 
 Nor be the heavenly warning vain, 
 Which calls to watch and pray. 
 
 5 O let us fly, to Jesus fly, 
 
 Whose powerful arm can save ; 
 Then shall our hopes ascend on high, 
 And triumph o'er the grave. 
 
 9QfJ Hymn 286. C. M. Doddridge, b or # 
 
 A/OLI piympton, York, Haarlem. 
 
 Death of a JUnister. 
 
 NOW let our drooping hearts revive, 
 And all our tears be dry ; 
 Why should those eyes be drown'd in grief, 
 Which view a Saviour nigh ? 
 
 2 What tho' the arm of conquering death 
 
 Does God's own house invade ? 
 What though the prophet, and the priest, 
 Be number'd with the dead ? — 
 
 3 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust, 
 
 The aged and the young — 
 The watchful eye in darkness closed, 
 
 And mute the instructive tongue ; — 
 4Th' eternal Shepherd still survives, 
 
 New comfort to impart ; 
 His eye still guides us, and his voice 
 
 Still animates our heart. 
 
287, 288 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 
 
 289, 290, 291 
 
 5'Lo, I am with you,' saith the Lord, 
 4 My church shall safe abide ; 
 * For I will ne'er forsake my own, 
 ' Whose souls in me confide.' 
 
 6 Through every scene of life and death, 
 ^his promise is our trust; 
 And this shall be our children's song-, 
 When we are cold in dust. 
 
 9Q7 Hymn 287. L. M. Watts. 
 
 '*' c, • Bath, Annley, Putney. 
 
 On the death of friends. 
 
 FAREWELL, dear friend, a short 
 farewell, 
 Till we shall meet again above, 
 Where endless joys and pleasures dwell, 
 And trees of life bear fruits of love. 
 
 2 There glory sits on every face, 
 There friendship smiles in every eye, 
 There shall our tongues relate the grace 
 That led us homeward to the sky. 
 
 3 O'er all the names of Christ our King 
 Shall our harmonious voices rove ; 
 Our harps shall sound from every string 
 The wonders of his bleeding love. 
 
 4 How long must we lie lingering here, 
 While saints around us take their flight ; 
 Smiling they quit this dusky sphere, 
 And mount the hills of heavenly light. 
 
 5 Come, sovereign Lord, dear Saviour, 
 
 come; 
 Remove these separating days; 
 Send thy bright wheels to fetch us home ; 
 That golden hour, how long it stays ! 
 
 OQQ Hymn 288. 8. 7. 4. Robinson. # 
 
 A«_7<J Tamworth, Greenville. 
 
 The grave : or, Christ a guide through death to glory. 
 
 f^ UIDE me. O thou great Jehovah ! 
 ^^ Pilgrim through this barren land ; 
 
 I am weak, but thou art mighty, 
 Hold me with thy powerful hand : 
 
 Bread of heaven, 
 
 Feed me till I want no more. 
 
 2 Open thou the crystal fountain, 
 
 Whence the healing streams do flow : 
 Let the fiery cloudy pillar 
 
 Lead me all my journey through: 
 Strong Deliverer, 
 Be thou still my strength and shield. 
 
 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, 
 
 Bid my anxious fears subside ; 
 Death of deaths, and hell's destruction, 
 
 Land me safe on Canaan's side : 
 Songs of praises 
 I wfll ever give to thee. 
 
 OQQ Hymn 289. L. M. Watts, b 
 
 *'*-'*' Putney, Armley, Hebron. 
 
 A funeral hymn. 
 
 UNVEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb, 
 Take this new treasure to thy trust ; 
 And give these sacred relics room, 
 To seek a slumber in the dust. 
 |2Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear 
 Invade thy bounds. No mortal woes 
 Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, 
 While angels watcli the soft repose. 
 
 3 So Jesus slept ; — God's dying Son 
 Pass'd thro' the grave, and blest the bed . 
 Rest here, blest saint, till from his throne 
 The morning break, and pierce the shaue. 
 
 4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn ; 
 Attend, O earth ! his sovereign word ; 
 Restore thy trust, — a glorious form, — 
 Call'd to ascend, and meet the Lord. 
 
 oqa Hymn 290. CM. Watts, b 
 
 friJXJ Abridge, Dedham. 
 
 The welcome messenger. 
 
 LORD, when we see a saint of thine 
 Lie gasping out his breath, 
 With longing eyes and looks divine, 
 Smiling and pleased in death ; 
 
 2 How we could e'en contend to lay 
 
 Our limbs upon that bed I 
 We ask thine envoy to convey 
 Our spirits in his stead. 
 
 3 Our souls are rising on the wing, 
 
 To venture in his place ! 
 For when grim death has lost his sting, 
 He has an angel's face. 
 
 4 Jesus, then purge my crimes awayj 
 
 'Tis guilt creates my fears, 
 'Tis guilt gives death his fierce array, 
 And all the arms he bears. 
 
 OQ1 Hymn 291. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 A " /A Leeds, Portugal, Uxbridge. 
 
 Absent from the body and present with the Lord. 
 
 A BSENT from flesh ! O blissful tho't, 
 J -*- What unknown joys this moment 
 
 brings, 
 Freed from the mischiefs sin has brought, 
 From pains and fears and all their 
 
 springs. 
 
 2 Absent from flesh ! illustrious day ! 
 Surprising scene ! triumphant stroke, 
 That rends the prison of my clay, 
 And I can feel my fetters broke. 
 
 3 Absent from flesh ! then rise, my soul, 
 Where feet nor wings could ever climb. 
 Beyond the heavens, where planets roll, 
 Measuring the cares and ioys of time 
 
: 
 
 292, 293, 294 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 
 
 295, 296 
 
 4 I go where God and glory shine, 
 His presence makes eternal day, 
 My all that's mortal I resign, 
 For angels wait and point my way. 
 
 292 
 
 Hymn 292. ... M. Watts. # 
 
 Parma, Irish, lUarlow. 
 
 The presence of God worth dying for. 
 
 LORD, 'tis an infinite delight 
 To see thy lovely face, 
 To dwell whole ages in thy sight, 
 And feel thy vital rays. 
 
 2 This Gabriel knows, and sings thy name 
 
 With rapture on his tongue ; 
 
 Moses, the saint, enjoys the same, 
 
 And heaven repeats the song. 
 
 3 While the bright nation sounds thy 
 
 From each eternal hill; [praise 
 
 Sweet odours of exhaling grace 
 The happy region fill. 
 
 4 Thy love, — a sea without a shore, — 
 
 Spreads life and joy abroad ; 
 O, 'tis a heaven worth dying for, 
 To see a smiling God ! 
 
 3 'Tis He, whose justice might demand 
 
 Our souls a sacrifice; 
 Yet scatters, with unwearied hand, 
 A thousand rich supplies. 
 
 4 Our covenant God and Father he, 
 
 In Christ, our bleeding Lord; 
 Whose grace can heal the bursting heart 
 With one reviving word. 
 
 5 Fair garlands of immortal bliss 
 
 He weaves for every brow : 
 And shall rebellious passions rise, 
 When he corrects us now? 
 
 6 Silent, we own Jehovah's name ; 
 
 We kiss the scourging hand ; 
 And yield our comforts, and our life, 
 To his supreme command. 
 
 293 
 
 Hymn 293. L. M. Scott, b 
 
 Putney, Armley, Brentford. 
 
 Satisfaction in God under the loss of dear friends. 
 
 THE God of love will sure indulge 
 The flowing tear, the heaving sigh, 
 When his own children fall around.; 
 When tender friends and kindred die. 
 
 2 Yet not one anxious, murmuring thought 
 Should with our mourning passions blend ; 
 Nor would our bleeding hearts forget 
 The 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 and Husband, Guard and Guide, 
 Thou art each tender name in one : 
 On thee we cast our every care ; 
 
 And comfort seek from thee alone. 
 
 5 Our Father, God ! to thee we look, 
 Our rock, our portion, and our friend ! 
 And on thy covenant love and truth 
 Our sinking souls shall still depend. 
 
 QQA Hymn 294. C. M. Doddridge, b 
 
 ^ <7 ^ t Franklin, Wachusett. 
 
 Submission under bereaving- providences. 
 
 PEACE ! 'tis the Lord Jehovah's hand 
 That blasts our joys in death ; 
 Changes the visage once so dear, 
 And gathers back the breath. 
 2 'Tis He, the Potentate supreme 
 Of all the worlds above ; 
 Whose steady counsels wisely rule, 
 Nor from their purpose move. 
 
 9Q£ Hymxn 295. CM. Needham. b 
 
 *"&** Bangor, Windsor. 
 
 The rich fool surprised. 
 
 DELUDED souls ! who think to find 
 A solid bliss below : 
 Bliss ! the fair flower of paradise, 
 On earth can never grow. 
 2 See how the foolish wretch is pleased, 
 To increase his worldly store ! 
 Too scanty now he finds his barns, 
 
 And covets room for more. 
 3 ' What shall I do ?' distressed he cries ; 
 ' This scheme will I pursue ; 
 ' My scanty barns shall now come down, 
 ' I'll build them large and new. 
 4 'Here will I lay my fruits, and bid 
 ' My soul to take its ease : 
 ' Eat, drink, be glad ; my lasting store 
 ' Shall give what joys I please.' 
 
 5 Scarce had he spoke, when, lo ! from 
 
 heaven 
 The Almighty made reply: 
 * For whom dost thou provide, thou fool ? 
 ' This night thyself shall die.' 
 
 6 Teach me, my God, all earthly joys 
 
 Are but an empty dream: 
 And may I seek my bliss alone 
 In thee, the Good Supreme. 
 
 296 
 
 H 
 
 Hymn 296. CM. Watts, b 
 
 Canterbury, London. 
 A prospect of the resurrection. 
 
 OW long shall death, the tyrant, 
 
 reign, 
 
 And triumph o'er the just ; 
 While the rich blood of martyrs slam 
 
 Lies mingled with the dust ? 
 
 2 Lo, I behold the scatter'd shades, 
 
 The dawn of heaven appears ; 
 
 The sweet immortal morning spreads 
 
 Its blushes roun4 the spheres. 
 
297, 298 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 
 299,300 
 
 31 see the Lord of glory come, 
 And flaming guards around ; 
 The skies divide, to make him room, 
 The trumpet shakes the ground. 
 
 4 I hear the voice, ' Ye dead, arise !' 
 
 And, lo! the graves obey: 
 And waking saints, with joyful eyes, 
 Salute th ? expected day. 
 
 5 They leave the dust, and on the wing 
 
 Rise to the midway air, 
 In shining garments meet their King, 
 And low adore him there. 
 
 6 O may our humble spirits stand 
 
 Among them clothed in white ! 
 The meanest place at his right hand 
 Is infinite delight. 
 
 9Q7 Hymn 297. C. M. Rippon. b or# 
 
 A/iJ I Windsor, Barby, Mario vv. 
 
 The bodies of the saints quickened and raised by the 
 Spirit. 
 
 WHY should our mourning thoughts 
 delight 
 To grovel in the dust? 
 Or why should streams of tears unite 
 Around th' expiring just ? 
 
 2 Did not the Lord, our Saviour, die, 
 
 And triumph o'er the grave? 
 Did not our Lord ascend on high? 
 And prove his power to save ? 
 
 3 Doth not the sacred Spirit come, 
 
 And dwell in all the saints ? 
 And should the temples of his grace 
 Resound with long complaints? 
 
 4 Awake, my soul, and like the sun 
 
 Burst through each sable cloud; 
 And thou, my voice, though broke with 
 sighs, 
 Tune forth thy songs aloud. 
 
 5 The Spirit raised my Saviour up, 
 
 When he had bled for me; 
 And, spite of death and hell, shall raise 
 Thy pious friends and thee. 
 
 6 Awake, ye saints, that dwell in dust ; 
 
 Your hymns of victory sing, 
 And let his dying servants trust 
 Their ever-living King. 
 
 2 Those bodies, that corrupted fell, 
 
 Shall incorrupted rise ; 
 And mortal forms shall spring to life 
 Immortal in the skies. 
 
 3 Behold, what heavenly prophets sung, 
 
 Is now at last fulfill'd, — 
 That death should yield his ancient reign ; 
 And, vanquish'd, quit the field. 
 
 4 Let faith exalt her joyful voice, 
 
 And thus begin to sing : 
 ' O grave ! where is thy triumph now ? 
 'And where, O death! thy sting?' 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 9QQ Hymn 299. L. M. Needham. b or# 
 
 ****** All Saints, Old Hundred, Monmouth. 
 The books opened. 
 
 "HI" ETHINKS the last great day is 
 
 -L"-*- come, 
 
 Methinks I hear the trumpet sound, 
 That shakes the earth, rends every tomb, 
 And wakes the prisoners under ground. 
 
 2 The mighty deep gives up her trust, 
 
 • Awed by the Judge's high command ; 
 Both small and great now quit their dust, 
 And round the dread tribunal stand. 
 
 3 Behold the awful books display'd, 
 Big with th' important fates of men , 
 Each deed and word flow public made 
 As wrote by Heaven's unerring pen. 
 
 4 To every soul, the books assign 
 The joyous or the dread reward : 
 Sinners in vain lament and pine ; 
 No pleas the Judge will here regard. 
 
 5 Lord, when these awful leaves unfold, 
 May life's fair book my soul approve : 
 There may I read my name enroll'd, 
 And triumph in redeeming love. 
 
 OQQ HYMN 298. C. M. Scotch paraphrase. # 
 /ZUO Danbury, Uxbridge. 
 
 The resurrection. 
 
 WHEN the last trumpet's awful voice 
 This rending earth shall shake, — 
 When opening graves shall yield their 
 charge, 
 And dust to life awake; — 
 
 OAA Hymn 300. L. M. Watts. # 
 
 "^^ Portugal, Psalm 97th. 
 
 Come, Lord Jesus. 
 
 WHEN shall thy lovely face be seen ? 
 When shall our eyes behold our 
 God? 
 What lengths of distance lie between, 
 And hills of guilt ! a heavy load 1 
 
 2 Our months are ages of delay,' 
 And slowly every minute wears : 
 Fly, winged time, and roll away 
 These tedious rounds of sluggish years. 
 
 3 Ye heavenly gates, loose all your chains! 
 Let th' eternal pillars bow ! 
 
 Blest Saviour, cleave the starry plains, 
 And make the crystal mountains flow ! 
 
301, 302 
 
 HEAVEN. 
 
 303, 304 
 
 4 Hark ! how thy saints unite their cries, 
 And pray, and wait the general doom ! 
 Come, thou, the soul of all our joys, 
 
 ThoU, THE DESIRE OF NATIONS, Come. 
 
 mHrMN 301. L. M. WatU altered, [j or# 
 Rothwell, Carthage, 97tli Psalm. 
 Judgment. 
 
 SINNER, O why so thoughtless grown ? 
 Why in such dreadful haste to die ? 
 Daring to leap to worlds unknown, 
 Heedless against thy God to fly! 
 
 2 Wilt thou despise eternal fate, 
 Urged on by sin's fantastic dreams? 
 Madly attempt the infernal gate, 
 And force thy passage to the flames ? 
 
 3 Stay, sinner! on the gospel plains; 
 Behold the God of love unfold 
 The glories of his dying pains, 
 Forever telling, yet untold. 
 
 HEAVEN. 
 OAO Hymn 302. L. M. Watts, # 
 
 &V& Luton, Castle Street, 97th Psalm. 
 Ood the light and glory of heaven. 
 
 MY God, I love, and I adore, 
 But still would love and know thee 
 more ; 9 
 Wilt thou forever hide, and stand 
 Behind the labours of thy hand? 
 
 2 O'er all the earth, around the sky, 
 There's not a spot, or deep, or high, 
 Where the Creator has not trod, 
 And left the footstep of a God. 
 
 3 But are thy footsteps all that we, 
 Poor grov'ling worms, must know or see ? 
 Where is thy residence ? O why 
 Dost thou avoid my searching eye ? 
 
 4 Ah ! though thou art diffused abroad, 
 Thro' boundless space, a present God, 
 Yet still thy beams of warmest love, 
 Sure they were made for worlds above. 
 
 5 O for a wing to bear me far, 
 Beyond the golden morning star; 
 Fam would I trace th' immortal way 
 That leads to courts of endless day. 
 
 6 There the Creator stands confess'd, 
 In his own fairest glories dress'd; 
 Some shining spirit, help me rise, 
 Come, waft a stranger to the skies. 
 
 7 Blest Jesus, meet me on the road, 
 First-born of the eternal God : 
 Thy hand shall lead a younger son, 
 And place me near my Father's throne. 
 
 QAQ Hymn 303. C. M. Steele. # 
 
 t»\/ej gt> j\] ar ,j n > S) Marlow, Irish. 
 
 The joys of heaven. 
 
 Ci OME, Lord, and warm each languid 
 ' heart, * 
 
 Inspire each lifeless tongue ; 
 And let the joys of heaven impart 
 Their influence to our song. 
 
 2 Sorrow, and pain, and every care, 
 
 And discord there shall cease; 
 And perfect joy and love sincere 
 Adorn the realms of peace. 
 
 3 The soul, from sin forever free, 
 
 Shall mourn its power no more ; 
 But, clothed in spotless purity, 
 Redeeming love adore. 
 
 4 There on a throne (how dazzling bright !) 
 
 Th' exalted Saviour shines"; 
 And beams ineffable delight 
 On all the heavenly minds. 
 
 5 There shall the followers of the Lamb 
 
 Join in immortal songs; 
 And endless honours to his name 
 Employ their tuneful tongues. 
 
 QftA Hymn 304. L. M. Watts, b or # 
 
 wv ^ ± Bath, Medfield. 
 
 Death and heaven. 
 
 T\0 flesh and nature dread to die ? 
 
 ■U And timorous thoughts our minds 
 
 enslave ? 
 But grace can raise our hopes on high, 
 And quell the terrors of the grave. 
 
 2 What ! shall we run to gain the crown, 
 Yet grieve to think the goal so near? 
 Afraid to have our labours done, 
 
 And finish this important war ? 
 
 3 Do we not dwell in clouds below ? 
 And little know the God we love ? 
 Why should we like this twilight so, 
 When 'tis all noon in worlds above ? 
 
 4 There shall we see him face to face, 
 There we shall know the great Unknown ; 
 And Jesus with his glorious grace 
 Shine in full light around the throne. 
 
 5 When we put off this fleshly load 
 We're from a thousand mischiefs free 
 Forever present with our God, 
 Where we have long'd and wish'd to be 
 
 6 No more shall pride or passion rise, 
 Or envy fret, or malice roar, 
 
 Or sorrow mourn with down-cast eyes 
 And sin defile our souls no more. 
 7'Tis best, 'tis infinitely best, 
 To go where tempters cannot come , 
 Where saints and angels, ever blest, 
 Dwell and enjoy their heavenly home 
 
305, 306 
 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 307—312 
 
 8 O for a visit from my God, 
 To drive my fears of death away ; 
 And help me thro' this darksome road, 
 To realms of everlasting day. 
 
 on* Hymn 305. CM. Watts. # 
 
 t9\Jtr Cambridge, Parma, Marlow. 
 The everlasting song. 
 
 E1ARTH has engross'd my love too 
 ^ long ! 
 
 'Tis time I lift mine eyes 
 Upward, dear Father, to thy throne, 
 And to my native skies. 
 
 2 There the blest Man, my Saviour, sits : 
 
 The God ! how bright he shines ! 
 And scatters infinite delights 
 On all the happy minds. 
 
 3 Seraphs, with elevated strains, 
 
 Circle the throne around ; 
 And move and charm the starry plains 
 With an immortal sound. 
 
 4 Jesus the Lord their harps employs s 
 
 Jesus, my love, they sing! 
 Jesus, the life of both ou/joys, 
 Sounds sweet from every string. 
 
 5 Now let me mount and join their song, 
 
 And be an angel too ; 
 My heart, my hand, my ear, my tongue, 
 Here's joyful work for you. 
 
 6 1 would begin the music here, 
 
 And so my soul should rise ; 
 O for some heavenly notes to bear 
 My passions to the skies! 
 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 306 Hymn 306. L. M. 
 
 PRAISE God, from whom all bless- 
 ings flow ; 
 Praise him, all creatures here below; 
 Praise him above, ye heavenly host; 
 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 
 23* 
 
 307 Hymn 307. C. M. 
 
 HPO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 -*• The God whom we adore, 
 Be everlasting honours paid, 
 Henceforth, forevermore. 
 
 308 
 
 Hymn 308. S.M. 
 
 HTHE grace of Christ our Lord, 
 - 1 - The Father's boundless love, 
 The Spirit's blest communion too, 
 Be with us from above. 
 
 309 Hymn 309. 7's. 
 
 S^ING we to our God above, 
 ^ Praise eternal as his love: 
 Praise him, all ye heavenly host, 
 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 
 
 310 
 
 M 
 
 Hymn 310. 8. 7. 
 AY 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. 
 
 311 Hymn 311. 8.3.6. 
 HHO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 -■- Be praise amid the heavenly host, 
 
 And in the church below, 
 From whom all creatures drew their 
 
 breath, 
 By whom redemption blest the earth, 
 
 From whom all comforts flow. 
 
 312 Hymn 312. H. M. 
 
 rpO God the Father's throne 
 
 ■*• Your highest honours raise, 
 
 Glory to God the Son, 
 
 To God the Spirit praise : 
 With all our powers, Eternal King, 
 Thy name we sing, While faith adores 
 
313, 314 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 315, 316, 317 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 Oio Hymn 313. L. M. Gregg. # 
 
 «*■■•«* Portugal, Wells, Hebron. 
 
 Not ashamed of Christ. 
 
 JESUS ! and shall it ever be, 
 A mortal man ashamed of thee ! 
 Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, 
 Whose glories shine through endless days! 
 
 2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far 
 Let evening blush to own a star; 
 He sheds the beams of light divine 
 O'er this benighted soul of mine. 
 
 3 Ashamed of Jesus ! just as soon 
 Let midnight be ashamed of noon : 
 'Tis midnight with my soul till he, 
 Bright Morning-Star! bid darkness flee. 
 
 4 Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear friend, 
 On whom my hopes of heaven depend! 
 No ; when I blush, be this my shame, 
 That I no more revere his name. 
 
 5 Ashamed of Jesus ! yes I may, 
 When I've no guilt to wash away, 
 No tear to wipe, no good to crave, 
 No fears to quell, no soul to save. 
 
 6 Till then — nor is my boasting vain — 
 Till then, 1 boast a Saviour slain ! 
 And O may this my glory be, 
 
 That Christ is not ashamed of me ! 
 
 7 His institutions would I prize, 
 Take up my cross, the shame despise ; 
 Dare to defend his noble cause, 
 And yield obedience to his laws. 
 
 Ql/1 Hymn 314. CM. Beddome. # 
 
 t*-*-^* Bedford, St. Ann's. 
 
 Morning' before baptism ; or, at the water side. 
 
 HOW great, how solemn is the work 
 Which we attend to-day ! 
 Now for a holy, solemn frame, 
 O God, to thee we pray. 
 
 2 O may we feel as once we felt, 
 
 When, pain'd and grieved at heart, 
 Thy kind, forgiving, melting look, 
 Relieved our every smart. 
 
 3 Let graces then in exercise, 
 
 Be exercised again; 
 And, nurtur'd by celestial power, 
 In exercise remain. 
 
 4 Awake, our love, our fear, our hope ! 
 
 Wake, fortitude and joy : 
 Vain world, be gone ; let things above 
 Oar happy thoughts employ. 
 
 5 Whilst thee, our Saviour and our God, 
 
 To all around we own: 
 Orive each rebellious, rival lust, 
 Each traitor, from the throne. 
 
 6 Instruct our minds, our wills subdue, 
 To heaven our passions raise, 
 That hence our lives, our all may be 
 Devoted to thy praise. 
 
 315 
 
 Hymn 315. L. M. Baldwin. # 
 
 Wells, uld Hundred, Slade. 
 
 Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 
 
 COME, happy souls, adore the Lamb, 
 Who loved our race ere time began ! 
 Who veil'd his Godhead in our clay, 
 And in an humble manger lay. 
 
 2 To Jordan's stream the Spirit led, 
 To mark the path his saints should 
 
 tread ; 
 Joyful they trace the sacred way, 
 To see the place where Jesus lay. 
 
 3 Immersed by John in Jordan's wave, 
 The Saviour left his watery grave ; 
 Heaven own'd the deed, approved the 
 
 way, 
 And blest the place where Jesus lay. 
 
 4 Come, all who love his precious name ; 
 Come, tread his steps and learn of him : 
 Happy beyond expression they, 
 Who find the place where Jesus lay. 
 
 317 
 
 Hym.x317. CM 
 
 Barbv, Dedham. 
 
 # 
 
 The believer constrained by the love of Christ to 
 follow him. 
 
 "T)EAR Lord, and will thy pard'ning 
 *-J Embrace a wretch so vile ? [love 
 Wilt thou my load of guilt remove, 
 And bless me with thy smile ? 
 2 Hast thou the cross for me endured, 
 And all its shame despised ? 
 And shall I be ashamed, O Lord, 
 With thee to be baptized ? 
 
 Qlfi Hymn 316. CM. Baldwin. & 
 
 ^**V York, St. Ann's. 
 
 At the water. 
 
 \ LMIGHTY Saviour, here we stand, 
 J -^- Ranged by the water side ; 
 Hither we come at thy command, 
 To wait upon thy bride. 
 
 2 Thy footsteps mark'd this humble way 
 
 For all that love thy cause ; 
 Lord, thy example we obey, 
 And glory in the cross. 
 
 3 Our dearest Lord, we'll follow thee, 
 
 Where'er thou lead'st the way, 
 Through floods, through flames, through 
 death's dark vale, 
 To realms of endless day. 
 
318, 319, 320 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 321, 322, 323 
 
 3 Didst thou the great example lead, 
 
 In Jordan's swelling flood ? 
 And shall my pride disdain the deed, 
 That's worthy of my God ? 
 
 4 Dear Lord, the ardour of thy love 
 
 Reproves my cold delays: 
 And now my willing footsteps move 
 In thy delightful ways. 
 
 Q1Q Hymn 318. CM. Ryland. # 
 
 t * ±0 Bedford, Rochester. 
 
 Difficulties in the way of duty surmounted. 
 
 IN all my Lord's appointed ways, 
 My journey I'll pursue, 
 Hinder me not, ye much loved saints, 
 For I must go with you. 
 
 2 Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead, 
 
 I'll follow where he goes ; 
 Hinder me not, shall be my cry, 
 Though earth and hell oppose. 
 
 3 Through duty, and through trials too, 
 
 T'U go at his command ; 
 Hinder me not, for I am bound, 
 To my Immanuel's land. 
 
 4 And when my Saviour calls me home, 
 
 Still this my cry shall be, 
 Hinder me not, come, welcome death, 
 I'll gladly go with thee. 
 
 321 
 
 i Buried with our Lord, and rising 
 To a life divinely new. 
 
 Hymn 321. L. M. /. Stennett. # 
 
 •Veils, Luton. 
 A baptismal hymn. 
 
 ^EE how the willing converts trace 
 , ^ The path their great Redeemer trod 
 I And follow through his liquid grave 
 | The meek, the lowly Son of God ! 
 
 2 Here they renounce their former deeds 
 And to a heavenly life aspire ; 
 Their rags for glorious robes exchanged, 
 They shine in clean and bright attire. 
 
 3 O sacred rite, by thee, to own 
 I The name of Jesus we begin : 
 
 I This is our resurrection pledge, 
 I Pledge of the pardon of our sin. 
 
 4 Glory to God on high be given, 
 Who shows his grace to sinful men 
 Let saints on earth, and hosts in heaven, 
 In concert join their loud Amen. 
 
 322 
 
 01 Q Hymn 319. C. M. J. Stennett. # 
 
 ° ±£7 St. Martin's, York. 
 
 limner /it. 
 
 THUS was the grf t t Redeemer plunged 
 In Jordan's s\\ elling flood, 
 To show he must be soon baptized 
 In tears, and sweat, and blood. 
 
 2 Thus was his sacred body laid 
 
 BeneatI? the yielding Avave ; 
 Thus was his sacred body raised 
 Out of the liquid grave. 
 
 3 Lord, we thy precepts would obey, 
 
 In thy own footsteps tread. 
 Would "die, be buried, rise with thee, 
 Our ever living head. 
 
 qf)A Hymn 320. 8. 7. b or # 
 
 t*&\J Sicilian Hymn, VVorthington. 
 Buried with Christ in Baptism. 
 
 JESUS, mighty King in Zion! 
 Thou alone our guide shalt be ! 
 Thy commission we rely on, 
 We would follow none but thee! 
 
 2 As an emblem of thy passion, 
 
 And thy victory o'er the grave, 
 
 We, who know thy great salvation, 
 
 Are baptized beneath the wave, 
 
 3 Fearless of the world's despising, 
 
 We the ancient path pursue ; 
 
 Hymn 322. L. M. J. Stennett. # 
 
 Portugal, Old Hundred. 
 A baptismal hymn. 
 
 PipHE great Redeemer we adore, 
 -*- Who came the lost to seek and save, 
 Went humbly down from Jordan's shore, 
 To find a tomb beneath its wave. 
 i 2 ' Thus it becomes us to fulfil 
 'All righteousness,' he meekly said ; 
 ' Why should we then to do his will, 
 'Or be ashamed, or be afraid?' 
 
 3 With thee, into thy watery tomb, 
 Lord, 'tis our glory to descend; 
 'Tis wondrous grace that gives us room 
 To lie interr'd by such a friend. 
 
 4 Yet as the yielding waves give way 
 To let us see the light again, 
 
 So, on the resurrection day, 
 
 The bands of death proved weak and vain 
 
 5 Thus, when thou shalt again appear 
 The gates of death shall open wide, 
 Our dust thy mighty voice shall hear, 
 And rise in triumph at thy side. 
 
 «K>q Hymn 323. CM. Mwton. # 
 
 «**** Mear, Medfield. 
 
 After ba 
 
 4 T3R0CLAIM,' saith Christ, ' my won 
 i drous grace 
 
 ' To all the sons of men ; 
 'He that believes, and is baptized, 
 ' Salvation shall obtain.' 
 2 Let plenteous grace descend on those 
 Who, hoping in thy word, 
 This day have publicly declared 
 That Jesus is their Lord. 
 
324, 325, 326 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 327 
 
 H With cheerful feet may they advance, 
 And run the Christian race ; 
 And through the troubles of the way 
 Find all-sufficient grace. 
 
 Q24 Hymn 324 « s - M - Stennetl. \> or# 
 
 ****-*■ Watchman, Olmutz. 
 
 Baptism by immersion. 
 
 IN such a grave as this, 
 The meek Redeemer lay, 
 When he, our souls to seek and save, 
 Learn'd humbly to obey. 
 
 2 See, how the spotless Lamb 
 Descends into the stream, 
 
 And teaches us to imitate 
 What him so well became. 
 
 3 Let sinners wash away 
 Their sins of crimson dye ; 
 
 Buried with him, their vilest sins 
 Shall in oblivion lie. 
 
 4 Rise, and ascend with him, 
 A heavenly life to lead, 
 
 Who came to ransom guilty men 
 Prom regions of the dead. 
 
 5 Lord, see the sinner's tears, 
 Hear his repenting cry ! 
 
 Speak, and his contrite heart shall live ! 
 Speak, and his sins shall die. 
 
 6 Speak with that mighty voice, 
 Which shall hereafter spread 
 
 Its summons through the earth and sea, 
 To raise the sleeping dead. 
 
 Oi>£ Hymn 325. L. M. # 
 
 t»&V c ast)e s^eet, Portugal', Ellenthorpe. 
 
 1 '/1 e a dm in istrator. 
 
 GO teach the nations, and baptize,' 
 Aloud th' ascending Jesus cries ; 
 His glad apostles took the word, 
 And round the nations preach'd their 
 Lord. 
 
 2 Commission'd thus by Zion's King, 
 We to his holy laver bring 
 
 These happy converts, who have known 
 And trusted in his grace alone. 
 
 3 Lord, in thy house they seek thy face, 
 O bless them with peculiar grace : 
 Refresh their souls with love divine, 
 Let beams of glory round them shine. 
 
 Ot>a Hymn 326. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 "^^ Abridge, Marlow. 
 
 A practical improvement of baptism. 
 
 ATTEND, ye children of your God, 
 Ye heirs of glory, hear ; 
 For accents so divine as these 
 Might charm the dullest ear. ' 
 2 Baptized 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, 
 
 Enthroned 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. 
 
 5 But earth and sin will drag us down 
 
 When we attempt to fly : 
 Lord, send thy strong attractive power 
 To raise and fix us high. 
 
 q>£>7 Hymn 327. L. M. Beddome. # 
 
 ***" ' Castle Street, Wells. 
 
 Baptism. 
 
 "OEHOLD the grave where Jesus lay, 
 
 ■*-* Before he shed his precious blood ! 
 
 How plain he mark'd the humble way 
 
 To sinners through the mystic flood ! 
 
 2 Come, ye redeemed of the Lord, 
 Come, and obey his sacred word ; 
 He died, and rose again for you ; 
 What more could the Redeemer do ? 
 
 3 Eternal Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
 On these baptismal waters move ; 
 That we, through energy divine, 
 May have the substance with the sign. 
 
 4 All ye that love Irnmanuel's name, 
 And long to feel th' increasing flame, 
 'Tis you, ye children of the light, 
 The Spirit and the Bride invite. 
 
 05= A continuation of the Hymns on Baptism may 
 be found at the end of this work. 
 
 [Note. The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts 
 are in themselves very copious for public worship ; 
 and the preceding Supplement has furnished the 
 addition of a rich variety of sacred compositions 
 from other authors, which has rendered this work 
 peculiarly acceptable to the churches. Yet the 
 numerous associations for Christian benevolence 
 which mark the present day, so multiply public 
 and social meetings, and diversify the objects of 
 prayer and praise, that it has been deemed expedi- 
 ent still further to increase the value of this volume 
 by an additional selection. Hymns of Particular 
 Metres have been especially desired, that many 
 pieces of sacred music of distinguished excellence, 
 for which no hymns are now furnished, may he 
 introduced into the public worship. The hymns 
 here annexed, being placed at the end of the book, 
 can occasion no inconvenience to those who have 
 procured the former editions of Winchell's Watts, 
 as the leaders in worship will omit giving out the 
 additional hymns in the public service, till the con- 
 gregation are supplied ; but they can in the mean 
 time be used with pleasure in social meetings, by 
 giving out the lines. The additional hymns, how- 
 ever, can be procured separately, by congregations 
 who wish immediately to use them. Many of the 
 hymns now added have been abridged, and some 
 variations made in their versification.] 
 
328, 329, 330 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 
 331, 332 
 
 ADDITIONAL, HYMNS. 
 
 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 
 328 Hymn m c - P - M - K More - # 
 
 Sherburne, Rapture. 
 The Love of God. 
 
 11/|"Y God, thy boundless love I praise ! 
 *■"■*■ How bright on high its glories blaze ! 
 
 How sweetly bloom below ! 
 It streams from thine eternal throne ; 
 Through heaven its joys forever run, 
 And o'er the earth they flow. 
 
 2 'Tis love that paints the purple mom, 
 And bids the clouds, in air upborne, 
 
 Their genial drops distil ; 
 In every vernal beam it glows, 
 And breathes in every gale that blows, 
 
 And glides in every rill. 
 
 3 But in the gospel it appears 
 In sweeter, fairer characters, 
 
 And charms the ravish'd breast : 
 There, love immortal leaves the sky, 
 To wipe the drooping mourner's eye, 
 
 And give the weary rest. 
 
 4 Then let the love that makes me blest, 
 With cheerful praise inspire my breast, 
 
 And ardent gratitude ; 
 And all my thoughts and passions tend 
 To thee, my Father and my Friend, 
 
 My soul's eternal good. 
 
 QOQ Hymn 329. L.P.M. Davits. # 
 
 CMt«7 Glasgow, Melville. 
 
 The parduning Ood. 
 
 f~^ RE AT God of wonders ! all thy ways 
 ™ *" Are matchless, heavenly, and divine ; 
 But the fair glories of thy grace 
 More godlike and unrivall'd shine : 
 Who is a pardoning God like thee ! 
 Or who has grace so rich and free! 
 2 In wonder lost, with trembling joy 
 We take the pardon of our God, 
 Pardon for crimes of deepest dye, 
 A pardon bought with Jesus' blood : 
 Who is a pardoning God like thee! 
 Or who has grace so rich and free ! 
 
 QQQ Hymn&30. 8.7.4. S.Pearce. # 
 
 *j*j\j Greenville, Vesper Hymn. 
 
 Divine faithfulness. 
 
 TN the floods of tribulation, 
 
 *- While the billows o'er me roll, 
 
 Jesus whispers consolation, 
 
 And supports my fainting soul ; 
 
 Hallelujah, 
 
 Hallelujah, Praise the Lord. 
 
 2 In his darkest dispensations, 
 
 Faithful doth the Lord appear, 
 With his richest consolations, 
 
 To re-animate and cheer: 
 Sweet affliction, 
 Thus to bring my Saviour near. 
 
 3 In the sacred page recorded 
 
 Thus his word securely stands ; 
 'Fear not, I'm in trouble near thee, 
 
 'Nought shall pluck you from my 
 Sweet affliction, [hands:' 
 
 Every word my love demands. 
 
 4 All I meet I find assists me 
 
 In my path to heavenly joy, 
 Where, though trials now attend me, 
 
 Trials never more annoy: 
 Sweet affliction, 
 Thus to end in ceaseless joy. 
 
 5 Blessed with a weight of glory, 
 
 Still the path I'll ne'er forget, 
 But, exulting, cry, it led me 
 
 To my blessed Saviour's seat: 
 Sweet affliction, 
 Which has brought to Jesus' feet. 
 
 001 Hymn 331. CM. Brennan. # 
 
 <JZ>X Milford, Hopkinton. 
 
 God may be worshipped in every place. 
 
 npHE 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 and worlds un- 
 known ; 
 Who seek the mercies of our God 
 Are ever near his throne. 
 
 332 
 
 Hymn 332. L. M. Dyer. # 
 
 Warefield, Vernon. 
 TTvmn to the Deity. 
 
 GREATEST of beings ! source of life, 
 Sovereign of air, and earth, and sea, 
 All nature feels thy power, and all 
 A silent homage pays to thee. 
 
333, 334 
 
 PROVIDENCE. 
 
 335, 336, 337 
 
 2 Waked by thy hand, the morning sun 
 Pours forth to thee its earlier rays, 
 And spreads thy glories as it climbs ; 
 While raptured worlds look up and praise. 
 
 3 The moon to the deep shades of night 
 Speaks the mild lustre of thy name ; 
 While all the stars that cheer the scene, 
 Thee, the great Lord of light proclaim. 
 
 4 And groves, and vales, and rocks, and 
 And every flower, and every tree, [hills, 
 Ten thousand creatures warm.with life, 
 Have each a grateful song for thee. 
 
 5 But man was form'd to rise to heaven ; 
 And, blest with reason's clearer light, 
 He views his Maker through his works, 
 And glows with rapture at the sight. 
 
 QQQ Hymn 333. L. M. # 
 
 ^"^ auincy, Otis. 
 
 God knows our hearts and ways. 
 
 "■RATHER 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, 
 Conceal'd 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, each secret sin ; 
 And fit us for those realms of joy, 
 Where nought impure shall enter in. 
 
 QQjl Hymn 334. C. M. Doddridge. # 
 e *^ p * St. Mark's, New Bedford. 
 
 Divine goodness in moderating afflictions. 
 
 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 their sounding way, 
 
 They work thy sovereign will; 
 And awed by thy majestic voice 
 Confusion shall be still. 
 
 3 Thy mercy tempers every blast 
 
 To them that seek thy face ; 
 And mingles with the tempest's roar 
 The whispers of thy grace. 
 
 4 Those gentle whispers let me kear, 
 
 Till all the tumult cease ; 
 And gales of paradise shall lull 
 My weary soul to peace 
 
 PROVIDENCE. 
 00,5 Hymn 335. L. M. Beddome. # 
 
 twv Edgarton, Bovven. 
 
 God wise and gracious. 
 
 XITAIT, O my soul, thy Maker^vill ; 
 * " Tumultuous passions, all be still ! 
 Nor let a murmuring thought arise ; 
 His ways are just, his counsels wise. 
 
 2 He in the thickest darkness dwells, 
 Performs his work, the cause conceals ; 
 But, though his methods are unknown, 
 Judgment and truth support his throne. 
 
 3 Wait then, my soul, submissive wait, 
 Prostrate before his awful seat: 
 And, 'midst the terrors of his rod, 
 Still trust a wise and gracious God. 
 
 QQfi Hymn 336. H. M. Divight. # 
 d ^° Haddam, Keene. S 
 
 The Providence of God in the Seasons. 
 
 HOW pleasing is the voice 
 Of God, our heavenly King, 
 Who bids the frosts retire, 
 And wakes the lovely spring ! 
 Bright suns arise, 
 The mild wind blows, 
 And beauty glows 
 Through earth and skies. 
 
 2 The morn, with glory crown'd, 
 His hand arrays in smiles: 
 He bids the eve decline, 
 Rejoicing o'er the hills : 
 
 The evening breeze 
 His breath perfumes : 
 His beauty blooms 
 In flowers and trees. 
 
 3 With life he clothes the spring, 
 The earth with summer warms : 
 He spreads th' autumnal feast, 
 And rides on wintry storms : 
 
 His gifts divine 
 Through all appear ; 
 And round the year 
 His glories shine. 
 
 QQ7 Hymn 337.L.P.M.^foore. # 
 **** • Melville, Elliot. 
 
 Jill things are of God. 
 
 rpHOU art, O God, the life and light 
 ■*■ Of all this wondrous world we see ; 
 Its glow by day, its smile by night, 
 
 Are but reflections caught from thee. 
 Where'er we turn, thy glories shine, 
 And all things fair and bright are thine. 
 2 When day, with farewell beams, delays 
 Among the opening clouds of ev'n, 
 And we can almost think we gaze, 
 Through opening vistas into heaven 
 
338, 339 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 
 340, 341, 342 
 
 Those hues that mark the sun's decline 
 So soft, so radiant, Lord, are thine. 
 
 3 When night, with wings of starry gloom, 
 
 O'ershadows all the earth and skies, 
 Like some dark, beauteous bird, whose 
 plume 
 
 Is sparkling with unnumber'd eyes ; 
 That sacred gloom, those fires divine, 
 So grand, so countless, Lord, are thine. 
 
 4 When youthful spring around us breathes, 
 
 Thy Spirit warms her fragrant sigh ; 
 And every flower that summer wreathes, 
 
 Is born beneath that kindling eye : 
 Where'er we turn, thy glories shine, 
 And all things fair and bright are thine. 
 
 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 
 oqo Hymn &38. 8. 7. 4. Robinson. # 
 
 '^^C' Greenville, Vesper Hymn. 
 
 Praise to the Redeemer. 
 
 MIGHTY God, while angels bless thee, 
 May a sinner speak thy name ? 
 Lord of man, as Lord of angels, 
 Thou art every creature's theme. 
 Hallelujah, 
 Hallelujah, hallelujah. Amen. 
 
 2 Lord of every land and nation, 
 
 Ancient of eternal 'days ! 
 Sounded through the wide creation 
 Be thy just, exalted praise. 
 Hallelujah, &c. 
 
 3 For the grandeur of thy nature — 
 
 Grand beyond a seraph's thought — 
 For created works of power, 
 
 Works with skill and kindness wrought. 
 Hallelujah, &c. 
 
 4 For thy providence that governs, 
 
 Through thine empire's wide domain ; 
 VVings an angel — guides a sparrow — 
 Blessed be thy gentle reign. 
 Hallelujah, &c. 
 
 qqq Hymn 339. CM. # 
 
 O***' Amherst, Victory. 
 
 Praise to the Son. 
 
 OFOR a thousand seraph tongues 
 To bless th' incarnate Word! 
 O for a thousand thankful songs 
 In honour of my Lord ! 
 2 Come, tune afresh your golden lyres, 
 Ye angels round the throne ; 
 Ye saints, in all your sacred choirs, 
 Adore th' eternal Son. 
 
 OAf) Hymn 340. C. P. M. OgUvie. # 
 
 tf ^ tyj Rapture, Switzerland. 
 
 Invocation to universal praise. 
 
 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 Wake, all ye mounting tribes, and sing; 
 Ye plumy warblers of the spring, 
 
 Harmonious anthems raise 
 To Him who shaped your finer mould, 
 Who tipp'd your glittering wings with 
 gold, 
 
 And tuned your voice to praise ! 
 
 3 Let man, by nobler passions sway'd, 
 The feeling heart, the reasoning head 
 
 In heavenly praise employ ; 
 Spread his almighty name around, 
 Till heaven's broad arch rings back the 
 
 The general burst of joy ! [sound, 
 
 041 Hymn 341. H. M. # 
 
 t '^ tA Zion, Keene. 
 
 Universal praise. 
 
 LET every creature join 
 To bless Jehovah's name, 
 And every power unite 
 To swell th' exalted theme ; 
 Let nature raise, | A general song 
 From every tongue, | Of grateful praise. 
 
 2 But O ! from human tongues 
 Should nobler praises flow; 
 And every thankful heart 
 With warm devotion glow : 
 
 Your voices raise, I Above the rest 
 Ye highly blest, J Declare his praise. 
 
 3 Assist me, gracious God ; 
 My heart, my voice inspire ; 
 Then shall I humbly join 
 The universal choir: 
 
 Thy grace can raise | And tune my song 
 My heart and tongue, | To lively praise. 
 
 040 Hymn 342. 6.4. # 
 
 Italian Hymn, Southampton. 
 Solemn invocation. 
 
 |^OME, thou Almighty King! 
 ^ Help us thy name to sing; 
 
 Help us to praise ! 
 Father all glorious, 
 O'er all victorious, 
 Come and reign over us, 
 
 Ancient of days ! 
 2 Come, thou all gracious Lord! 
 By heaven and earth adored, 
 
 Our prayer attend! 
 
343, 344, 345 
 
 CHRIST. 
 
 346, 347, 348 
 
 Come, and thy children bless ; 
 Give thy good word success ; 
 Make thine own holiness 
 On us descend! 
 
 S4S Hymn 343. 6.4. i 
 
 * Italian Hymn, Southampton. 
 
 Praise for Christ's triumph. 
 
 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 He vanquished sin and hell, 
 And all our foes will quell ; 
 
 Mourners, rejoice ! 
 
 His dying love adore, — 
 
 Praise him now raised in power, 
 
 Praise him for evermore, 
 
 With joyful voice. 
 
 CHRIST. 
 
 HIS BIRTH. 
 
 <% AA Hymn 344. 11.10. Heber. # 
 
 ^J^* Mercy. 
 
 The infant Saviour. 
 
 BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, 
 Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid ; 
 Star of the east, the horizon adorning, 
 
 Guide where the infant Redeemer is laid. 
 2 Cold, on his cradle, the dew-drops are shining, 
 
 Low lies his bed with the beasts of the stall ; 
 Angels adore him, in slumber reclining, 
 Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. 
 
 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, 
 
 Odours of Eden and offerings divine? 
 Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, 
 Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine? 
 
 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation ; 
 
 Vainly with gifts would his favour secure ; 
 Richer by far is the heart's adoration, 
 Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 
 
 HYMN 345. 8. 7. 4. Montgomery. # 
 Greenville, Vesper Hymn. 
 
 The Saviour's birth. 
 
 345 
 
 A NGELS, from the realms of glory, 
 ^- Wing'd their flight o'er all the earth ; 
 They who sang creation's story, 
 
 Sung aloud Messiah's birth ; 
 Come and worship, 
 Worship Christ, the new-born King. 
 ■2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, 
 Watching o'er their flocks by night, 
 Saw angelic heralds gliding, 
 And beheld the glorious light! 
 Come, &c. 
 USages left their contemplations, 
 Brighter visions beam'd from far! 
 
 Sought the great Desire of Nations, 
 W^hen they saw his natal star: 
 Come, &c. 
 4 Sinners ! bow'd with true repentance, 
 
 Doom'd by guilt to endless pains, 
 Justice now repeals your sentence, 
 Mercy calls you, — break your chains ! 
 Come, &c. 
 
 HIS MINISTRY. 
 QA fi Hymn 346. L. M. Boioring. ±fc 
 
 t*^* 3 Addison, Warefield. 
 
 The teaching of Jesus. 
 
 HOW sweetly flow'd the gospel sound 
 From lips of gentleness and grace ; 
 "When list'ning thousands gath'ring round, 
 The voice of Jesus fill'd the place ! 
 
 2 From heaven he came — of heaven he 
 
 spoke, 
 To heaven he led his followers' way ; 
 Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke, 
 Unveiling one immortal day. 
 
 3 ' Come, wanderers, to my Father's home, 
 Come, all ye weary ones, and rest !' 
 Yes, sacred Teacher, we will come, 
 Obey thee, love thee, and be blest. 
 
 4 Decay, then, tenements of dust ! 
 Pillars of earthly pride, decay ! 
 A nobler mansion waits the just, 
 And Jesus has prepared the way. 
 
 RESURRECTION. 
 
 OAHf Hymn 347. 7's. Collyer. # 
 
 ■ Aberdeen, Sudbury. 
 
 Resurrection of Christ. 
 
 M ORNING breaks upon the tomb! 
 
 ■*■" Jesus dissipates its gloom! 
 Day of triumph through the skies, 
 See the glorious Saviour rise ! 
 
 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 scatter'd 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. 
 
 348 
 
 Hymn 348. C.P.M. # 
 
 .Rapture, Kingsbridge. 
 Christ rising from the grave. 
 
 ESUS who died, a world to save, 
 Revives, and rises from the grave, 
 By his almighty power; 
 
349, 350 
 
 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 
 
 35], 352, 353 
 
 From sin, and death, and hell set free, 
 He captive leads captivity, 
 
 And lives, to die no more. 
 2 Plenteous he is in truth and grace, 
 He offers pardon to our race, 
 
 He bids us turn and live ; 
 His pard'ning grace for all is free — 
 Transgression, sin, iniquity, 
 
 He freely doth forgive. 
 
 EXALTATION. 
 qjQ Hymn 349. 8.7. Kelly. # 
 
 •3^±U Tainworth, Bavaria. 
 
 Let all the angels of God worship him. 
 
 HARK, ten thousand harps and voices 
 Sound the note of praise above ! 
 Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices: 
 
 Jesus reigns, the God of love : 
 See, he sits on yonder throne ; 
 Jesus rules the world alone. 
 
 2 Sing how Jesus came from heaven, 
 
 How he bore the cross below ; 
 How all power to him is given; 
 
 How he reigns in glory now: 
 'Tis a great and endless theme : 
 O 'tis sweet to sing of him ! 
 
 3 King of glory, reign forever, 
 
 Thine an everlasting crown: 
 Nothing from thy love shall sever 
 
 Those whom thou hast made thine own ! 
 Happy objects of thy grace, 
 Destined to behold thy face. 
 
 4 Saviour, hasten thine appearing ; 
 
 Bring, O bring the glorious day, 
 When, the awful summons hearing, 
 
 Heaven and earth shall pass away : 
 Then, with golden harps, we'll sing — 
 'Glory, glory to our King.' 
 
 05A Hymn 350. C. P. M. # 
 
 tMtJXJ Sherburne, Kingsbridge. 
 
 Excellencies of Christ celebrated. 
 
 O COULD we speak the matchless 
 worth, 
 O could we sound the glories forth, 
 
 Which in our Saviour shine, 
 We'd soar and touch the heavenly strings, 
 And vie with Gabriel, while he sings 
 In notes almost divine. 
 
 2 We'd sing the character he bears, 
 And all the forms of love he wears, 
 
 Exalted on his throne : 
 In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, 
 We would to everlasting days 
 
 Make all his glories known. 
 
 3 Well, the delightful day will come, 
 When Christ our Lord will bring us home, 
 
 And we shall see his face : 
 24 
 
 Then with our Saviour, brother, friend, 
 A blest eternity we'll spend, 
 Triumphant in his grace. 
 
 0*1 Hymn 351. 5.6. 
 
 e>t ' J - Wesley. 
 
 Praise to the Saiviour. 
 
 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 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, 
 For infinite love. 
 
 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 
 QZQ Hymn 352. CM. Steele. # 
 
 «*"'•' Dedham, Canterbury. 
 
 Jesus Christ the Christian's best Beloved. 
 
 T>EAR centre of my best desires, 
 *-* And sovereign of my heart! 
 What sweet delight thy name inspires • 
 What bliss thy smiles impart! 
 2 Too oft, alas ! my passions rove 
 In search of meaner charms ; 
 Trifles, unworthy of my love, 
 Divide me from* thine arms. 
 3 Ye tempting vanities, depart; 
 I seek my gracious Lord : 
 No balm to heal my aching heart 
 Can all your joys afford. 
 4 Come, dearest Lord, with power divine, 
 And drive thy foes away ; 
 O ! make rny heart, my passions thine, 
 Nor ever let me stray. 
 
 Q KQ Hymn 353. C. M. HegMotham. # 
 «'•'*' Roxbury, Boxford. 
 
 The good Shepherd. 
 
 npO thee, my Shepherd and my Lord 
 -*- A grateful song I'll raise ; 
 
354, 355 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 
 
 356, 357, 358 
 
 O! let the feeblest of thy flock 
 Attempt to speak thy praise. 
 
 2 But how shall mortal tongues express 
 
 A subject so divine ? 
 Do justice to so vast a theme, 
 Or praise a love like thine ? 
 
 3 My life, my joy, my hope, I owe 
 
 To this amazing love ; 
 Ten thousand thousand comforts here, 
 And nobler bliss above. 
 
 4 To thee my trembling spirit flies, 
 
 With sin and grief oppress 't ; 
 Thy gentle voice dispels my fears, 
 And lulls my cares to rest. 
 
 Hymn 354. CM. 
 
 Woodland, Gorham. 
 
 354 
 
 The guiding Star. 
 
 BRIGHT was the guiding star that led, 
 With mild benignant ray, 
 The Gentiles to the loAvly shed 
 Where the Redeemer lay. 
 
 2 But lo! a brighter, clearer light, 
 
 Now points to his abode, 
 It shines through sin and sorrow's night, 
 To guide us to our Lord. 
 
 3 O haste to follow where it leads ; 
 
 The gracious call obey ; 
 Be rugged wilds, or flowery meads, 
 The Christian's destined way. 
 
 4 O gladly tread the narrow path, 
 
 While light and grace are given ; 
 Who meekly follow Christ on earth, 
 Shall reign with him in heaven. 
 
 QXZ Hymn 355. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ****** Alfreton, Warefield. 
 
 Christ, the Sun of righteousness. 
 
 TO thee, O God, we homage pay. 
 Source of the light that rules the day ; 
 Who, while he gifds all nature's frame, 
 Reflects thy rays, ahd speaks thy name. 
 
 2 In louder strains we sing that grace, 
 Which gives the Sun of righteousness ; 
 Whose noble light salvation brings, 
 And scatters healing from his wings. 
 
 3 Still on our hearts may Jesus shine, 
 With beams of light and love divine ; 
 Quicken'd by him, our souls shall live, 
 And cheer 'd by him, shall grow and thrive. 
 
 4 O may his glories stand confess'd 
 From north to south, from east to west : 
 Successful may his gospel run, 
 
 "W ide as the circuit of the sun. 
 
 Q^g Hymn 356. 7's. # or b 
 
 Mount Calvary, Evening Hymn. 
 Christ the Rock of Ages. 
 
 "O OCK of Ages, shelter me, 
 -*-*' Let me hide myself in thee J 
 
 Let the water and the blood, 
 
 From thy wounded side which flow'd, 
 
 Be of sin the double cure, 
 
 Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 
 
 2 Not the labour of my hands 
 Can fulfil the law's demands : 
 Could my zeal no respite know, 
 Could my tears forever flow ; 
 All for sin could not atone, 
 Thou must save, and thou alone. 
 
 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, 
 When mine eyes shall close in death, 
 When I soar to worlds unknown, 
 See thee on thy judgment throne, 
 Rock of Ages, shelter me, 
 
 Let me hide myself in thee. 
 
 357 Hymn 357. CM. Steele. # 
 
 Hartland, HopUinton. 
 
 Saviour. 
 
 |^OME, heavenly love, inspire my song 
 ^ With thine immortal flame ; 
 And teach my heart, and teach my tongue, 
 The Saviour's lovely name. 
 
 2 The Saviour ! O, what endless charms 
 
 Dwell in that blissful sound ! 
 
 Its influence every fear disarms, 
 
 And spreads delight around. 
 
 3 Here, pardon, life, and joys divine, 
 
 In rich profusion flow, 
 For guilty rebels, lost in sin, 
 And doom'd to endless wo. 
 
 4 O, the rich depths of love divine ! 
 
 Of bliss, a boundless store ! 
 Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine, — 
 I cannot wish for more ! 
 
 5 On thee alone my hope relies ; 
 
 Beneath thy cross I fall ; 
 My Lord, my life, my sacrifice, 
 My Saviour, and my all] 
 
 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 
 Q£Q Hymn 358. L. P.M. # 
 
 f * tJ( -' Palestine, Eliot. 
 
 Atonement. 
 
 T>E ACE, troubled soul, whose plaintive 
 ■*- moan 
 
 Hath taught the rocks the notes of wo . 
 Cease thy complaint — suppress thy groan, 
 
 And let thy tears forget to flow ; 
 Behold the precious balm is found. 
 Atoning blood can heal thy wound. 
 
359, 360, 361 
 
 INVITATIONS AND PROMISES. 
 
 362, 363 
 
 2 Come, freely come, by sin oppress'd, 
 Unburden here thy weighty load ; 
 
 Here find thy refuge and thy rest, 
 And trust the mercy of thy God : 
 
 He is thy Saviour — glorious word ! 
 
 Forever love and praise the Lord. 
 
 O^Q Hymn 359. C. M. Turner. # 
 
 ***-*& Milford, Lanesboro'. 
 
 The power of faith. 
 fTT* AIT H adds new charms to earthly bliss, 
 &- And saves me from its snares ; 
 Its aid in every duty brings, 
 And softens all my cares. 
 
 2 It takes away the thirst of sin, 
 
 Arid lights the sacred fire 
 Of love to God and heavenly things, 
 And feeds the pure desire. 
 
 3 The wounded conscience knows its power 
 
 The healing balm to give : 
 That balm the saddest heart can cheer, 
 And make, the dying live. 
 
 4 Wide it unveils celestial worlds, 
 
 Where deathless pleasures reign ; 
 And bids me seek my portion there, 
 Nor bids me seek in vain. 
 
 Qa(\ Hymn 360. H. M. 
 
 W<J Haddam, Hobart. 
 
 # 
 
 Her ways arc ways of pleasantness, and all her 
 ■paths are peace. 
 
 THE wisdom of the Lord, 
 Descending from above, 
 Invites the sons of men 
 In language full of love : 
 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, 
 And all her paths are paths of peace. 
 
 2 Her riches are divine ; 
 Her treasures, always full, 
 Brighter than rubies shine, 
 And satisfy the soul : 
 
 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, 
 And all her paths are paths of peace. 
 
 3 In wisdom's pleasant ways 
 The sun will always shine, 
 To cheer the soul with peace, 
 And prospects all divine : 
 
 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, 
 And all her paths are paths of peace. 
 
 Ofii H*mn361. C.P. M. H.More. # 
 
 i?herbtmie, Switzerland. 
 The charms of virtue imperishable. 
 
 4 LL earthly charms, however dear, 
 -&*- Howe'er they please the eye or ear, 
 
 Will quickly fade and fly ; 
 Of earthly glory faint the blaze, 
 And soon the transitory rays 
 In endless darkness "die. 
 
 2 The nobler beauties of the just 
 ShaM never moulder in the dust, 
 
 Or know a sad decay; 
 Their honours time and death defy, 
 And round the throne of heaven on high 
 
 Beam everlasting day. 
 
 0^2 Hymn 362. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 Townsend, Vernon. 
 Sufficiency of grace. 
 
 TN vain my roving thoughts would find 
 *- A portion worthy of the mind ; 
 On earth my soul can never rest, 
 For earth can never make me blest. 
 
 2 Can lasting happiness be found 
 Where seasons roll their hasty round, 
 And days and hours with rapid flight 
 Sweeptcares and pleasures out of sight ? 
 
 3 Arise, my thoughts, my heart arise, 
 Leave this vain world, and seek the skies ; 
 There purest joys forever last, 
 When seasons, days, and hours are past 
 
 4 Come, Lord, thy powerful grace impart, 
 Thy grace can raise my wandering heart 
 To pleasure perfect and sublime, 
 Unmeasured by the wings of time. 
 
 INVITATIONS AND PROMISES 
 
 oaq Hymn 363. S. 7. 4. Hart. # 
 tf\JtM Bethlehem, Franconia. 
 
 Come and welcome to Jesus Christ. 
 
 COME, ye sinners, poor and wretched, 
 Come"— 'tis mercy's welcome hour; 
 Jesus ready stands to save you, 
 
 Full of pity, join'd with power : 
 He is able, 
 He is willing ; doubt no more. 
 
 2 Let not conscience make you linger, 
 
 Nor of fitness fondly dream; 
 All the fitness he requireth 
 
 Is to feel your need of him: 
 This he gives you ; 
 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam. 
 
 3 Come, ye weary, heavy laden, 
 
 Lost and ruin'd by the fall ; 
 If you tarry till you're better, 
 
 You will never come at all: 
 Not the righteous — 
 Sinners, Jesus came to call. 
 
 4 Lo ! the incarnate God, ascended, 
 
 Pleads the merits of his blood ; 
 Venture on him, venture wholly, 
 
 Let no other trust intrude : 
 None but Jesus 
 Can do helpless sinners good. 
 
364, 365, 366, 367 IMITATIONS AND PROMISES. 
 
 368, 369 
 
 QftA Hymn 364. 8. 7. Montgomery. # 
 &"^ Bavaria, Franconia. 
 
 Sinners invited to the fountain. 
 
 COME to Calvary's holy mountain, 
 Sinners, ruin'd by the fall ; 
 Here, a pure and healing fountain 
 
 Flows to purify the soul, 
 In a full perpetual tide, — 
 Open'd when the Saviour died. 
 2 Come, in sorrow and contrition, 
 Wounded, impotent, and blind ; 
 Here, the guilty, free remission — 
 
 Here, the troubled, peace may find : 
 Health this fountain will restore ; 
 He that drinks shall thirst no more. 
 
 Qfi ^ Hymn 365. 8. 7. 4. # 
 
 t9\JU Greenville, Franconia. 
 
 The sinner invited and threatened. 
 
 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; 
 Trust in Jesus, 
 'Tis the voice of mercy calls. 
 2 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 to Jesus, 
 You must perish if you stay. 
 
 Qaa Hymn 366. 8.7.4. Allen. # 
 
 "^^ Greenville, Bingham. 
 
 Sinners entreated to hear. 
 
 ^INNERS, will you scorn the message, 
 ^ Sent in mercy from above ! 
 
 Every sentence — O how tender ! 
 Every line is full of love ; 
 
 Listen to it — 
 
 Every line is full of love. 
 
 2 Hear the heralds of the gospel 
 
 News from Zion's King proclaim, 
 To repenting sinners — ' Pardon, 
 
 'Free forgiveness in his name.' 
 How refreshing ! 
 Free forgiveness in his name ! 
 
 3 Tempted souls, they bring you succour ; 
 
 Fearful hearts, they queh your fears ; 
 And with news of consolation 
 
 Chase away the falling tears: 
 Tender heralds — 
 Chase away the falling tears. 
 
 Ofi7 Hymn 367. 8.7. # 
 
 t * v ' ' Greenville, Homer. 
 
 The Gospel Proclamation 
 ARK ' the Gospel trumpet's sounding! 
 Sinners, hear the joyful call ; 
 
 Christ, in pardoning love abounding, 
 Offers liberty to all. 
 
 2 Tho' your crimes have reach'd to heaven, 
 
 And of deepest dye appear ; 
 Ask, and they shall be forgiven, 
 Seek, and you shall find him near. 
 
 3 Cast your load of guilt behind you, 
 
 To the Lord for mercy flee ; 
 Though the strongest fetters bind you, 
 His salvation makes you free. 
 
 4 Turn to Jesus, seek salvation, 
 
 Sound aloud his gracious name ; 
 Glory, honour, adoration • 
 Christ, the Lord, to save us came. 
 
 QAQ Hymn 368. CM. # 
 
 SJXUO Roxbury, Milford. 
 
 Christ's invitation to sinners. 
 
 npHE Saviour calls — let every ear 
 -*• Attend the heavenly sound; 
 Ye doubting souls, dismjss your fear ; 
 Hope smiles reviving round. 
 
 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 ? 
 
 4 Dear Saviour ! draw reluctant hearts ; 
 
 To thee let sinners fly, 
 And take the bliss thy love imparts, 
 And drink — and never die. 
 
 H 
 
 OQQ Hymn 369. CM. Medley. # 
 
 Lanesboro', Hopkinton. 
 Whosoever will, let him come. 
 
 OWHAT 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 Millions of sinners, vile as you, 
 
 Have here found life and peace : 
 Come, then, and prove its virtues too, 
 And drink, adore, and bless. 
 
370, 371, 372 
 
 HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 373, 374, 375, 376 
 
 ^70 Hymn 370. 7's. 
 
 O I V/ Evening Hymn. 
 
 Slnnas urged to accept the invitation. 
 
 ^7"E, who in his courts are found, 
 ■*• Listening to the joyful sound, 
 Lost and helpless as ye are, 
 Sons of sorrow, sin, and care, 
 Glorify the King of Kings, 
 Take the peace the gospel brings. 
 
 2 Turn to Christ your longing eyes, 
 View this bleeding sacrifice ; 
 See, in him, your sins forgiven, 
 Pardon, holiness, and heaven; 
 Glorify the King of Kings, 
 Take the peace the Gospel brings. 
 
 371 
 
 Hymn 371. 7's. # 
 
 Austria, Pilgrim. 
 Jit parting. 
 
 'HEN thy mortal life is fled, 
 When the death-shades o'er thee 
 spread, 
 Thou hast fmish'cl earth's career, 
 Sinner, where wilt thou appear? 
 
 2 When the world has pass'd away, 
 When draws near the judgment day, 
 When tlie awful trump shall sound, 
 Say, O where wilt thou be found? 
 
 3 When the Judge descends in light, 
 Clothed in majesty and might; 
 When the wicked quail with fear, 
 Where, O where wilt thou appear? 
 
 4 What shall soothe thy pained heart, 
 When the saints and thou must part ? 
 When the good with joy are crown'd, 
 Sinner, where wilt thou be found ? 
 
 5 While the Holy Ghost is nigh, 
 Quickly to the Saviour fly ; 
 Then shall peace thy spirit cheer, 
 Then in heaven shalt thou appear. 
 
 872 
 
 Hymn 372. 12's. 
 
 Scotland. 
 
 # 
 
 Free grace. 
 rpHE voice of free grace cries, 'Escape to the mountain:' 
 •*• For Adam's lost race Christ hath open'd a fountain ; 
 For sin and uncleanness, and every transgression, 
 His blood flows most freely in streams of salvation. 
 Hallelujah to the Lamb, who has died for our pardon, 
 We'll praise him again, when we pass over Jordan. 
 
 2 Now Jesus, our King, reigns triumphantly glorious; 
 O'er sin, death, and hell, he is more than victorious ; 
 With shouti ,g proclaim it — O trust in his passion, 
 He saves us most freely — O precious salvation ! 
 
 Hallelujah to the Lamb, &c. 
 
 3 The Saviour his name now proclaims all victorious, 
 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. 
 
 Hallelujah to the Lamb, &c. 
 
 4 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, 
 Aud sing of salvanon forever and ever ! 
 
 Halleluiah to the Lamb, &c. 
 
 24* 
 
 373 
 
 N 1 
 
 Hymn 373. S. M. 
 
 Shepr.erd, Zealand. 
 Sinners invited. 
 
 OW is the accepted time, 
 Now is the day of grace ; 
 O sinners come without delay, 
 And seek the Saviour's face. 
 
 2 Now is the accepted time, 
 The Saviour calls to-day ; 
 
 To-morrow it may be too late, 
 Then why should you delay? 
 
 3 Now is the accepted time, 
 The Saviour bids you come ; 
 
 And every promise in his word, 
 Proclaims there yet is room. 
 
 374 
 
 Hymn 374. L. M. # 
 
 Alton, Quincy. 
 One thing needful. 
 
 WHY will ye waste on trifling cares 
 The lives divine 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, 
 And all these pleas unite in vain ? 
 
 3 Not so your eyes will always view 
 The objects which you now pursue ; 
 Not so eternity appear, 
 
 When death's decisive hour is near. 
 
 4 Almighty God ! thine aid impart 
 To fix conviction on the heart : 
 Thou canst illume the darkest eyes, 
 And make the proudest scorner wise. 
 
 375 
 
 HOLY SPIRIT. 
 Hymn 375. S. M. g 
 
 Fountain, Loudon. 
 Leading of the Spirit. , 
 
 'rpiS God, the Spirit, leads 
 -*- In paths before unknown : 
 The work to be perform'd 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. 
 
 376 
 
 Hymn 376. 8.7.4. - . # 
 
 Bingham, Vesper Hymn. 
 Influences of the Spirit. 
 
 WHO but thou, Almighty Spirit, 
 Can the heathen world reclaim? 
 Men may preach, but, till Thou favour. 
 
 Heathens still will be the same: 
 Mighty Spirit! 
 Witness to the Saviour's name. 
 
377, 378, 379 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 380, 381, 382 
 
 2 Thou hast promised by the prophets 
 
 Glorious light in latter days : 
 Come, and bless bewilder'd nations, 
 
 Change our prayers and tears to praise ; 
 Promised Spirit! 
 Round the world diffuse thy rays. 
 
 3 All our hopes, and prayers, and labours 
 
 Must be vain without thine aid: 
 But thou wilt not disappoint us, 
 
 All is true that thou hast said : 
 Gracious Spirit ! 
 O'er the world thine influence shed. 
 
 Q77 Hymn 377. L. M. Stennett. # 
 
 "* * Heber, Ashfield. 
 
 Our bodies the temple uf the Holy Okost. 
 
 AND will the offended God again 
 Return, and dwell with sinful men ? 
 Will he within this bosom raise 
 A living temple to his praise ? 
 
 2 The joyful news transports my breast ; 
 All hail! I cry, thou heavenly Guest! 
 Lift up your heads, ye powers within, 
 And let the King of Glory in. 
 
 3 Enter, with all thy heavenly train, 
 Here live, and here forever reign; 
 Thy sceptre o'er my passions sway, 
 Let love command, and I'll obey. 
 
 4 Reason and conscience shall submit, 
 And pay their homage at thy feet; 
 To thee I'll consecrate my heart, 
 And bid each rival thence depart. 
 
 07Q Hymn 378. L. M. Brown. # 
 
 ** ■ ° Alton, Vernon. 
 
 Prayer for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. 
 
 COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
 With light and comfort from above ; 
 Be thou our guardian, thou our guide ! 
 O'er every thought and step preside. 
 2 The light of truth to us display, 
 And make us know and choose thy way ; 
 Plant holy fear in every heart, 
 That we from God may ne'er depart. 
 
 Q7Q Hymn 379. S. M. Hart. 
 
 *■* ■ ■* Zealand, Suffield. 
 
 Prayer for the Spirit. 
 
 COME, gracious Spirit, come, 
 Let thy bright beams arise ; 
 Dispel the sorrow from our minds, 
 The darkness from our eyes. 
 2 Convince us of our sin ; 
 Then lead to Jesus' blood ; 
 And to our wondering view reveal 
 Th' eternal love of God. 
 
 3 Revive our drooping faith ; 
 Our doubts and fears remove ; 
 
 And kindle in our breasts the flame 
 Of never-dying love. 
 
 4 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, 
 To sanctify the soul, 
 
 To pour fresh life in every part, 
 And neAv-create the whole. 
 
 QQf) Hymn 380. L. M. Beddome. # 
 
 * JOV Alton, fcfliirlev. 
 
 c 
 
 Alton, Shirley. 
 Teaching:-} of the Spirit. 
 
 ^OME, blessed Spirit, source of light, 
 Whose power and grace are unconfmed, 
 Dispel the gloomy shades of night, 
 The thicker darkness of the mind. 
 
 2 To mine illumined eyes display 
 The glorious truth thy word reveals ; 
 Cause me to run the heavenly way ; 
 The book unfold, unloose the seals. 
 
 3 Thine inward teachings make me know 
 The mysteries of redeeming love, 
 The emptiness of things below, 
 The excellence of things above. 
 
 4 While through this dubious maze I stray 
 Spread, like the sun, thy beams abroad, 
 To show the dangers "of the way, 
 And guide my feeble steps to God. 
 
 QQ1 Hymn 381. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 *^ x Alden, Addison. 
 
 The influences of the Holy Spirit experienced. 
 
 "TfcEARLordJ and shall thy Spirit rest 
 *r* In this polluted heart of mine ? 
 
 Unworthy dwelling ! glorious guest ! 
 
 Favour astonishing, divine ! 
 
 2 Yes, the blest Comforter is nigh ! 
 'Tis he sustains my fainting heart; 
 Else would my hopes forever die, 
 And every cheering ray depart. 
 
 3 What less than thine almighty word 
 Can raise my heart from earth and dust ? 
 And bid me cleave to thee, my Lord, 
 My life, my treasure, and my trust? 
 
 4 0! let thy Spirit in my heart 
 Forever dwell, thou God of love ! 
 And light and heavenly peace impart, 
 Sweet earnest of the joys above ! 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 OQrt Hymn 382. CM. # 
 
 °° /6 ' Abridge, Boxford. 
 
 The request. 
 
 FATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss 
 Thy sovereign will denies, 
 Accepted at thy throne of grace, 
 Let this petitioi rise : 
 
383, 384, 385 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 '386, 387, 388 
 
 2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, 
 
 From every murmur free: 
 The blessings of thy grace impart, 
 And make me live to thee. 
 
 3 Let the sweet hope that thou art mine, 
 
 My life and death attend ; 
 Thy presence through my journey shine, 
 x\nd crown my journey's end. 
 
 qoq Hymn 383. C. M. # 
 
 00t * Amherst, Sanies. 
 
 Holy aspiration. 
 
 OSUN of Righteousness, arise, 
 With healing in thy wing; 
 To my diseased, my fainting soul, 
 Life and salvation bring. 
 
 2 These clouds of pride and sin dispel, 
 
 By thine all-piercing beam; 
 Lighten my darken'd eyes with faith, 
 My heart with hope inflame. 
 
 3 My mind, by thy all -quickening power, 
 
 From low desires set free ; 
 Unite my roving, scatter'd thoughts, 
 And fix my love on thee. 
 
 4 Father, thy long-lost son receive ; 
 
 Saviour, thy purchase own ; 
 Blest. Comforter, with peace and joy 
 Thy new-made creature crown. 
 
 9QA Hymn 384. L. M. # 
 
 00 ^ Addison, Townsen.l. 
 
 The mercy seat. 
 
 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, of all on earth most sweet — 
 It is the blood-bought mercy seat. 
 
 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, 
 Where friend holds fellowship with friend ; 
 Though sunder'd far — by faith they meet 
 Around one common mercy seat. 
 
 4 There, there, on eagle-wings we soar, 
 And sin and sense molest no more, 
 And heav'n comes down, our souls to greet, 
 And glory crowns the mercy seat. 
 
 QQ £ Hymn 385. C. M. Coivper. # 
 
 «0«^ Woodland, New Bedford. 
 
 Retirement. 
 
 AR from the world, O Lord ! I flee, 
 From strife and tumult far; 
 From scenes where Satan wages still 
 
 His most successful war. 
 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, 
 With prayer and praise agree ; 
 
 F 
 
 And seem by thy sweet bounty made 
 For those who follow thee. 
 
 3 Author and Guardian of my life, 
 
 Sweet source of light divine, 
 And, dearest of thy sacred names, 
 My Saviour, thou art mine ! 
 
 4 What thanks I owe thee, and what love ! 
 
 A boundless, endless store 
 Shall echo through the realms above, 
 When time shall be no more. 
 
 QCfl Hymn 386. L. P. M. Raffles. # 
 
 pj^JKJ Glasgow, Palestine. 
 
 Prayer for divine consolation. 
 
 "OATHER" of mercies, God of love, 
 
 -*- O ! hear a humble suppliant's cry ; 
 Bend from thy lofty seat above, 
 Thy throne of glorious majesty: 
 O ! deign to listen to my voice, 
 And bid my drooping heart rejoice. 
 
 2 1 urge no merits of my own, 
 No worth, to claim thy gracious smile : 
 And when I bow before the throne, 
 Dare to converse with God awhile, 
 Thy name, blest Jesus, is my plea, 
 Dearest and sweetest name to me ! 
 
 3 Father of mercies, God of love, 
 Then hear thy humble suppliant's cry ; 
 Bend from thy lofty seat above, 
 Thy throne of glorious majesty: 
 One pardoning word can make me whole, 
 And soothe the anguish of my soul. 
 
 QQ7 Hymn 387. C. M. Steele. # 
 cjhj I Neu , Haven Lariesboro'. 
 
 Refuse and strength in the mercy of Ood. 
 
 1%/i Y God, 'tis to thy mercy seat 
 IT J. My soul for shelter flies; 
 'Tis here, I find a safe retreat, 
 When storms and tempests rise. 
 
 2 My cheerful hope can never die, 
 
 If thou, my God, art near ; 
 Thy grace can raise my comforts high, 
 And banish every fear. 
 
 3 My great protector, and my Lord, 
 
 Thy constant aid impart, 
 And let thy kind, thy gracious word 
 Sustain my trembling heart. 
 
 4 O never let my soul remove, 
 
 From this divine retreat; 
 Still let me trust thy power and love, 
 And dwell beneath thy feet. 
 
 QQQ Hymn 388. CM. Moore. # 
 
 w-J Woodland, St. Mark's. 
 
 Thou who dry'st the mourner's tear. 
 
 g\ THOU, who dry'st the mourner's tear 
 V* How dark this world would be, 
 If, when deceived and wounded here, 
 We could not fly to Thee. 
 
389, 300, 391 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 392, 393, 394 
 
 2 The friends, who in our sunshine live, 
 
 When winter comes, are flown ; 
 And he, who has but tears to give, 
 Must weep those tears alone. 
 
 3 O ! who could bear life's stormy doom, 
 
 Did not thy wing- of love 
 Come brightly wafting through the gloom 
 Our peace-branch from above ? 
 
 4 Then sorrow, touch'd by thee, grows 
 
 bright 
 With more than rapture's ray ; 
 As darkness shows us worlds of light 
 We never saw by day. 
 
 389 
 
 Hymn 389. Jl's. 
 
 Mercy. 
 
 r would nut live always. 
 
 I WOULD not live always, thus fetter'd by sin ; 
 Temptation without, and corruption within ; * 
 E'en the rapture of pardon is mingled with fears, 
 And the cup of thanksgiving with penitent tears. 
 
 2 I would not live always ; no — welcome the tomb, 
 Since Jesus hath lain there, I'll enter its gloom; 
 There sweet be my rest, till he bid me arise, 
 
 To bail him in triumph descending the skies. 
 
 3 O, who would live always, away from his God, 
 Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode ; 
 Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright 
 
 plains, 
 And the noon-tide of glory eternally reigns 1 — 
 
 4 There the saints of all ages in harmony meet, 
 Their Saviour and brethren, transported to greet ; 
 While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll. 
 And the smile of the Lord is the feast Of the soul. 
 
 QQA Hymn 390. C. M. Toplady. # 
 
 t-'W Lanesboro', Roxbury. 
 
 The sweetness of resting vn Qod. 
 
 WHEN languor and disease invade 
 This trembling house of clay, 
 'Tis sweet to look beyond our cage, 
 And long to soar away. 
 
 2 Sweet to look inward, and attend 
 
 The whispers of his love ; 
 Sweet to look upward to the throne 
 Where Jesus pleads above. 
 
 3 Sweet in the confidence of faith, 
 
 To trust thy truth divine ; 
 Sweet to lie passive in thy hands, 
 And have no will but thine. 
 
 4 If such the sweetness of the streams, 
 
 What will that fountain be, 
 Where saints and angels draw their bliss 
 From thee, my God, from thee ! 
 
 9Q1 Hymn 391. 8. 7. Robinson. # 
 
 ocri Homer, Suppliant. 
 
 Visit to the cross. 
 
 SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, 
 Which before the cross I spend ; 
 Life, and health, and peace possessing 
 From the sinner's dying friend. 
 
 2 Love and grief my heart dividing, 
 
 Gazing here I'd spend my breath ; 
 Constant still in faith abiding, 
 Life deriving from his death. 
 
 3 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation, 
 
 Fix my heart and eyes on thee, 
 Till I taste thy whole salvation, 
 And unveil'd thy glories see! 
 
 QQO Hymn 392. C. M. Bowring. £ 
 
 *****" Milford, Barby. 
 
 Sincere worship. 
 
 HHHE offerings which to Thee arise, 
 -*- Of mingled praise and prayer, 
 Are but a worthless sacrifice, 
 Unless the heart be there. 
 2 O ! may thy Spirit warm my heart 
 To gratitude and praise : 
 And e'en to earth's low vale impart 
 The rapture of the skies ! 
 
 QQQ Hymn 393. L. M. Gibbons. # 
 
 U>*JV> Wakefield, Alton. 
 
 Rising to God. 
 
 WOW let our souls, on wings sublime 
 -L^ Rise from the vanities of time ; 
 
 Draw back the parting veil, and see 
 
 The glories ■ of eternity. 
 
 2 Eorn by a new, celestial birth, 
 Why should we grovel here on earth 
 Why grasp at transitory toys, 
 
 So near to heaven's eternal joys ? 
 
 3 Shall aught beguile us on the road, 
 When we are walking back to God ? 
 For strangers into life we come, 
 And dying is but going home. 
 
 4 To dwell with God, to feel his love, 
 Is the full heaven enjoy'd above ; 
 And the sweet expectation now 
 
 Is the young dawn of heaven below. 
 
 004 Hymn 394. C. P. M. Coivper. # 
 
 i ^* 3 '~ t Kingshridge, Sherburne. 
 
 Resignation. 
 
 OLORD ! in sorrow, I resign 
 My soul to that dear hand of thine, 
 Without reserve or fear ; 
 That hand shall wipe my streaming 'eyes, 
 Or into smiles of glad surprise 
 Transform the falling tear. 
 2 My sole possession is thy love ; 
 In earth beneath, or heaver above, 
 
 I have no other store , 
 For this with fervent suit I pray, 
 And importune thee night and day 
 And ask for nothing more. 
 
395, 396, 397 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 398, 399, 400 
 
 OQ£ HYMN 395. CM. Reginbotham. # 
 ili7U Woodland, Milford. 
 
 Good hope through grace. 
 
 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, 
 
 The Saviour's dying love ; 
 Soon you shall sing the glorious theme 
 In loftier strains., above. 
 
 3 God, the eternal, mighty God, 
 
 To dearer names descends ; 
 Calls you his treasure and his joy, 
 His children and his friends. 
 
 4 My Father, God • and may these lips 
 
 Pronounce a name so dear ? 
 Not thus could heaven's sweet harmony 
 Delight my listening ear. 
 
 Q()a Hymn 396. C. P. M. # 
 
 •JfJlJ Kingsbridge, Sherburne. 
 
 The Christian's peace. 
 
 jLTOW peaceful is the Christian's breast ! 
 *-■*- Though by distressing cares oppress'd, 
 
 How bright his prospects shine ! 
 If comforts fly, or friends decay, 
 Or clouds obstruct the cheering ray 
 Which lights him on his heavenly way, 
 He sees the hand divine. 
 2 He knows, in heaven there dwells a friend, 
 Who lives, though life and time shall end, 
 
 And nature's reign be o'er ; 
 Whose smiles the weary soul shall share ; 
 Whose love shall crown the pilgrim there ; 
 Nor aught of anguish, aught of care 
 Disturb his passions more. 
 
 QQ7 H\mn397. CM. Steele. # 
 
 e ** / ' Mentz, Norway. 
 
 Absence from Qod. 
 
 tf\ LORD, thy tender mercy hears 
 "-" Contrition's humble sigh ; 
 Thy hand, indulgent, wipes the tears 
 
 From sorrow's weeping eye. 
 2 See ! low before thy throne of grace, 
 A sinful wanderer mourn: 
 Hast thou not bid me seek thy face ? 
 Hast thou not said, Return? 
 30! shine on this benighted heart — 
 With beams of mercy shine ; 
 And let thy healing' voice impart 
 A taste of joys divine. 
 4 Thy presence only can bestow 
 Delights which never cloy : 
 Be this my solace here below, 
 And my eternal joy. 
 
 QQQ Hymn 398. 8.6. $ 
 
 eJt/c? Woodland, Lanesboro. 
 
 Wait on the Lo-d: be of good covragr.. 
 
 PT1HO' clouds arise, and dim the sight, 
 -*- And darkest storms impend. 
 Our God will yet restore the light; 
 He'll make the rising moment bright, 
 And show himself our friend. 
 
 2 What though a thousand foes invade, 
 
 And aim to break our peace ; 
 Let but our prayers to him be made, 
 He'll swiftly bring resistless aid, 
 
 And make the tumult cease. 
 
 3 Then let us yield no more to grief; 
 
 A gracious God will rise ; 
 On wings of love he'll bring relief, 
 Exceed our hope, assuage our grief, 
 
 And dry our weeping eyes. 
 
 399 Hymn 399. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 Vernon, Townsend. 
 
 Retirement and meditation. 
 
 £\ THOU, great God, whose piercing eye 
 
 ^-^ Distinctly marks each deep recess ; 
 
 In these sequester'd hours draw nigh, 
 
 And with thy presence fill the place. 
 
 2 Through all the windings of my heart, 
 My search let heavenly wisdom guide, 
 And still its radiant beams impart, 
 Till all be search'd and purified. 
 
 3 Then, with the visits of thy love, 
 Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer : 
 Till every grace shall join to prove 
 That God has fix'd his dwelling there. 
 
 400 Hymn 400. C.P.M. ** 
 
 ^^ Sherburne, Switzerland. 
 
 Trusting in Christ for pardon. 
 
 f\ THOU, that hear'st the prayer of faith, 
 ^-* Wilt thou not save a soul from death, 
 
 That casts itself on thee ? 
 I have no refuge of my own, 
 But fly to what my Lord hath done 
 And" suffer'd once for me. 
 
 3 Lord, save me from eternal death, 
 The Spirit of adoption breathe. 
 
 His consolations send : 
 By Him some word of life impart, 
 And sweetly whisper to my heart, 
 
 'Thy Maker is thy friend.' 
 
 4 The king of terrors then vould be 
 A welcome messenger to me, 
 
 To bid me come away: 
 Unclogg'd by earth, or earthly things, 
 I'd mount, I'd fly, with eager wings, 
 
 To everlasting dav. 
 
401, 402, 403 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 404, 405 
 
 401 
 
 Hymn 401. CM. 
 
 Broomsgrove, Amherst. 
 
 Longing after unseen pleasures. 
 
 OLET our thoughts and wishes fly, 
 Above these gloomy shades, 
 To those bright worlds beyond the sky 
 Which sorrow ne'er invades. 
 
 2 There joys unseen by mortal eyes 
 
 Or reason's feeble ray, 
 In ever-blooming prospect rise, 
 Unconscious of decay. 
 
 3 Lord, send a beam of light divine, 
 
 To guide our upward aim ; 
 With one reviving touch of thine 
 Our languid hearts inflame. 
 
 4 Then swift on faith's sublimest wing 
 
 Our ardent souls shall rise 
 To those bright scenes, where pleasures 
 Immortal in the skies. [spring 
 
 402 
 
 HrM.f40a. H. M. # 
 
 Haddam. " 
 
 Mourning over aeparted comforts. 
 
 "HERE is my Saviour now, 
 Whose smiles I once possess'd ? 
 Till he return, I bow, 
 By heaviest grief oppress'd : 
 My days of happiness are gone, 
 And I am left to weep alone. 
 
 2 Where can the mourner go, 
 And tell his tale of grief? 
 Ah ! who can soothe his wo, 
 And give him sweet relief? 
 
 Earth cannot heal the wounded breast, 
 Or give the troubled sinner rest. 
 
 3 Jesus, thy smiles impart; 
 My dearest Lord, return, 
 And heal my wounded heart, 
 And bid me cease to mourn : 
 
 Then shall this night- of sorrow flee, 
 And peace and heaven be found in thee. 
 
 4AO Hymn 403. C. P. M. Newton. # 
 
 ^il/eJr Sherburne, Rapture. 
 
 The enchantment dissolved. 
 
 BLINDED in youth, by Satan's arts, 
 The world, to our unpractised hearts, 
 A flattering prospect shows : 
 Our fancy forms a thousand schemes 
 Of gay delights, and golden dreams, 
 And undisturb'd repose. 
 
 2 But while we listen with surprise, 
 The charm dissolves, the vision dies, — 
 
 'Tis but enchanted ground : 
 And if the Lord our spirit touch, 
 The world, which promised us so much, 
 
 A wilderness is found. 
 
 3 At first we start, and feel distress'd, 
 Convinced we never can have rest 
 
 In such a barren place ; 
 But He, whose mercy breaks the charm, 
 Reveals his own almighty arm, 
 
 And bids us seek his face. 
 
 4 Then we begin to live indeed, 
 When from our sin and bondage freed, 
 
 By this beloved Friend; 
 We follow him from day to day, 
 Assured of grace through all the way, 
 
 And glory at the end. 
 
 AQA Hymn 404. C. P. M. Steele. # 
 
 Kingsbridge, Sherburne. 
 The happy man. 
 
 HAPPY the man of heavenly birth, 
 Beyond the proudest boast of earth, 
 Whom grace divine sustains : 
 To scenes of living verdure led, 
 Plenty and peace their blessings spread, 
 And not a thought complains. 
 
 2 Conducted by a gracious guide 
 Where streams of sweet refreshment glide, 
 
 And fed with food divine ; 
 God is the guardian of his rest, 
 Beneath his smile, serenely blest, 
 
 He bids his soul recline. 
 
 3 The constant bounty of his Lord, 
 With rich provision spreads his board, 
 
 Amid repining foes: 
 While peace and gladness on his head 
 Their sweetest odours hourly shed, 
 
 His cup with bliss o'erflows : 
 
 4 O happy portion ! lot divine ! 
 Thus shall indulgent goodness shine 
 
 On all his future days ; 
 Forever near his guardian God 
 Shall mercy fix his blest abode, 
 
 And tune his soul to praise. 
 
 405 
 
 Hymn 405. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 Nazareth, Townsend. 
 Desiring assurance of the divine favour. 
 
 IN vain the world's alluring smile 
 Would my unwary heart beguile : 
 Deluding world ! its brightest day, 
 Dream of a moment, flits away. 
 
 2 To nobler bliss my soul aspires ; 
 Come, Lord, and fill these vast desires 
 With power, and light, and love divine : 
 O! speak, and telf me thou art mine. 
 
 3 The blissful word, with joy replete, 
 Shall bid my gloomy fears retreat ; 
 And heaven-born hope, serenely bright. 
 Illume and cheer my darkest night. 
 
.406, 407, 408 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 409, 410, 411 
 
 \ So shall my joyful spirit rise 
 On wings of faith, above the skies ; 
 Then dwell forever near thy throne, 
 In joys to mortal thought ^unknown. 
 
 A(\a Hymn 406. L. M. Seward. # 
 
 tVW Shirley, Alden. 
 
 Earth unsatisfying. 
 
 COME, blessed Jesus, quickly come, 
 And mark the bright, celestial way; 
 Within my breast erect thy throne, 
 Nor let me faint through long delay. 
 
 2 I'm weary of these earthly toys, — 
 The world, and all its flattering charms ; 
 My heart aspires to purer joys, 
 
 And Christ alone my bosom warms. 
 
 3 Unmov'd by all their charms, I view 
 These vain, these transitory scenes ; 
 Since grace has form'd my heart anew, 
 And waked me from delusive dreams. 
 
 4 My hope, my treasure, and my rest, 
 My heart, my all is fix'd above ; 
 The kingdoms of the world possess'd 
 Are vain without my Saviour's love. 
 
 Aff7 Hymn 407. 7's. Cennick. # 
 
 ^*" • German Hymn, Emmons. 
 
 Rejoicing in hope. 
 
 CHILDREN of the heavenly King, 
 As ye journey, sweetly sing ; 
 Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, 
 Glorious in his works and ways. 
 
 2 Ye are travelling 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 prepared, — 
 There your kingdom and reward. 
 
 4 Lord ! submissive make us go, 
 Gladly leaving all below ; 
 Only thou our leader be, 
 
 And we still will follow thee ! 
 
 Jf)Q Hymn 408. S. M. Heath. # 
 
 **\J*<J Proclamation, Chester. 
 
 Watch and pray. 
 
 MY soul, be on thy guard, 
 Ten thousand foes arise ; 
 And hosts of sins are pressing hard, 
 To draw thee from the skies. 
 
 "2 O watch, and fight, and pray 
 The battle ne'er give o'er; • 
 
 Renew it boldly every day, 
 And help divine implore. 
 
 3 Ne'er think the victory won, 
 Nor once at ease sit down ; 
 
 Thy arduous work w^l not be done 
 'Till thou hast gotihy crown. 
 
 4 Eight on, my soul, till death 
 Shall bring thee to thy God ; 
 
 He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, 
 Up to his blest abode. 
 
 Afia Hymn 409. S. M. Toplady. # 
 
 ^±\J€7 Fountain, Olmutz. 
 
 Weak believers encouraged. 
 
 '^OUR harps, ye trembling saints, 
 -"- Down from the Avillows 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 the love divine. 
 
 A\ f\ Hymn 410. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 ^ AV Warefield, Brooklyn. 
 
 Backslider's return. 
 
 (CREATE, O God, my powers anew, 
 -^ Make my whole heart sincere and true ; 
 O cast me not in wrath away, 
 But shine with thy enlivening ray. 
 
 2 Restore thy favour, bliss divine ! 
 Those heavenly joys that once were mine ; 
 Let thy good Spirit, kind and free, 
 Uphold and guide my steps to thee. 
 
 3 Since, O my Saviour, grace is thine, 
 On me let cheering mercy shine ; 
 Glad offerings then ^prepared shall be, 
 And each oblation rise to thee. 
 
 4] | Hymn 411. C. M. # 
 
 A Broomsgrove, Hopkinton. 
 O that I were as in months past. 
 
 \ GAIN, indulgent Lord, return, 
 -^*- With thine all-quickening grace, 
 To animate my sluggish soul, 
 And speed me in my race. 
 
 2 Awake my love, my faith, my hope 
 
 My fortitude and joy : 
 Vain world, be gone, let things above 
 My happy thoughts employ. 
 
412, 413, 414 
 
 THE CHRISTIAN. 
 
 415, 416, 417, 418 
 
 3 Whilst Thee, my Saviour, and my God, 
 
 I would forever own ; 
 Drive each rebellious, rival lust, 
 Each traitor, from the throne. 
 
 4 Instruct my mind, my will subdue, 
 
 To heaven my passions raise ; 
 And let my life forever be 
 Devoted to thy praise. 
 
 A\ O Hymn 412. P. M. Cenni.ck. £ 
 ^ fcL *' Chaplin. 
 
 The pilgrim' 's song. 
 
 |3 ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, 
 -"-*' Thy better portion trace ; 
 Rise from transitory things, 
 
 Towards heaven, thy native place. 
 Sun and moon, and stars decay, 
 
 Time shall soon this earth remove : 
 Rise, my soul, and haste away 
 
 To seats prepared above. 
 2 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn, 
 
 Press onward to the prize ; 
 Soon your Saviour will return 
 
 Triumphant in the skies : 
 Yet a season, and you know 
 
 Happy entrance will be given, 
 All your sorrows left below, 
 
 And earth exchanged for heaven. 
 
 413 
 
 Hymn 413. L. M. Steele. # 
 
 Alden, Palestine. 
 Gratitude and obedience. 
 
 LORD, when my thoughts delighted 
 rove 
 Amid the wonders of thy love ; 
 Sweet hope revives my drooping heart, 
 And bids invading fears depart. 
 
 2 Guilty and weak, to Thee I fly, 
 On thy atoning blood rely, 
 
 And on thy righteousness depend, 
 My Lord, my Saviour, and my Friend. 
 
 3 Be all my heart, be all my days, 
 Devoted to thy single praise ! 
 And let my glad obedience prove 
 How much I owe, how much I love. 
 
 4J4 Hymn 414. CM. Ryland. # 
 
 Hopkinton, Cohasset. 
 Delight in God. 
 
 OLORD ! I would delight in Thee, 
 And on thy care depend ; 
 To Thee in every trouble flee, — 
 
 My best, my only friend. 
 
 2 When all created streams are dried, 
 
 Thy fulness is the same ; 
 
 May I with this be satisfied, 
 
 And glory in thy name ! 
 
 3 O Lord, I cast my care on Thee 
 I triumph and adore : 
 Henceforth, my great concern shall be 
 To lovo and please Thee more. 
 
 41o 
 
 Hymn 415. L. M. # 
 
 Warefield, Stoddard. 
 Sanctificatiun prayed for. 
 
 rpHY healing Spirit, Lord, impart — 
 -*- Refine, and sanctify my heart; 
 And with reflected beauty fair 
 Impress thy sacred image there. 
 
 2 O, train me for the seats of rest, 
 And in thy presence make me blest; 
 My soul shall see thy lovely face, 
 And sing the triumphs of thy grace. 
 
 41 a Hymn 416. 10. 11. JYewton. & 
 ^ ±KJ Cheshunt. 
 
 J will trust ana not be afraid. 
 
 BEGONE, unbelief! my Saviour is near, 
 And for my relief will surely appear: 
 Though cisterns be broken, and creatures all fail, 
 The word He has spoken shall surely prevail. 
 
 2 His love, in time past, forbids me to think 
 He'll leave me at last in trouble to sink; 
 Each sweet Ebenezer I have in review, 
 Confirms his good pleasure to help me quite 
 
 through. 
 
 3 Since all that I meet shall work for my good, 
 The bitter is sweet, the med'cine is food ; 
 Though painful at present, 'twill cease before long, 
 And then, O how pleasant the conqueror's song ! 
 
 Y 1 
 
 417 Hymn 417. S. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ^ x ' Suffield, Millbury. 
 
 The watchful Christian. 
 
 E servants of the Lord, 
 Each in his office wait, 
 Observant of his heavenly word, 
 And watchful at his gate. 
 
 2 O happy servant he, 
 
 In such a posture found ; 
 He shall his Lord with rapture see, 
 And be with honour crown'd. 
 
 3 Christ shall the banquet sprea-d 
 With his own royal hand, 
 
 And raise that favourite servant's head 
 Amidst the angelic band. 
 
 4j o Hymn 418. C. M. Steele. & 
 
 ^ *- *-* Lanesboro', Roxbury . 
 
 Trust in God. 
 
 MY God, my Father, blissful name 
 O may I call thee mine! 
 May I with sweet assurance claim 
 
 A portion so divine ! 
 2 This only can my fears control, 
 And bid my sorrows fly : 
 What harm can ever reach my soul 
 Beneath my Father's eye? 
 
419, 420, 421 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 422, 423, 424 
 
 3 Whate'er thy providence denies, 
 
 I calmly would resign, 
 For thou art good, and just, and wise ; 
 O bend my will to thine. 
 
 4 Whate'er thy sacred will ordains, 
 
 O give me strength to bear; 
 And let me know my Father reigns, 
 And trust his tender care. 
 
 J1Q Hymn 419. L. M. Oberlin. # 
 
 ^ tJLi7 Uuincy, Otis. 
 
 Ood the source of hope. 
 
 OLORD, thy heavenly grace impart, 
 And fix my frail, inconstant heart. 
 Henceforth my chief desire shall be 
 To dedicate myself to Thee. 
 
 2 Whate'er pursuits my time employ, 
 One thought shall fill my soul with joy ; 
 That silent, secret thought shall be, 
 That all my hopes are fix'd on Thee. 
 
 3 Thy glorious eye pervadeth space, 
 Thy presence, Lord, fills every place, 
 And, wheresoe'er my lot may be, 
 Still shall my spirit cleave to Thee. 
 
 4 Renouncing every worldly thing, 
 And safe beneath thy spreading wing, 
 My sweetest thought henceforth shall be, 
 That all I icant, IJind in Thee. 
 
 AOO Hymn 420. P.M. # 
 
 ^ tA ' v ' Chaplin. 
 
 Resignation. 
 
 C'lAST, with all my cares, on thee, 
 J O my redeeming Lord, 
 I shall thy salvation see 
 
 According to thy word: 
 Kindest help shall I receive: — 
 
 Saviour in distresses past, 
 Do not now thy servant leave, 
 
 But bring me through at last. 
 2 To thy blessed will resign'd, 
 
 And stay'd on that alone, 
 I thy perfect strength shall find, 
 
 Thy faithful mercies own ; 
 Compass'd round with songs of praise, 
 
 Lord, to thee my all I'll give ; 
 Spread thy miracles of grace, 
 
 And to thy glory live. 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 421 Hymn 421. 7's. Turner. # 
 
 • Nelson, Evening Hymn. 
 
 How amiable are thy tabernacles, Lord of Hosts. 
 
 f ORD of Hosts, how lovely fair, 
 *^ E'en on earth thy temples are ! 
 Here thy waiting people see 
 Much of heaven, and much of thee. 
 25 
 
 2 From thy gracious presence flows 
 Bliss that softens all our woes ; 
 While thy Spirit's holy fire 
 Warms our hearts with pure desire. 
 
 3 Here, we supplicate thy throne ; 
 Here, thy pardoning grace is known ; 
 Here, we learn thy righteous ways, 
 Taste thy love, and sing thy praise. 
 
 4 Thus with sacred songs of joy 
 We the happy hours employ ; 
 Love, and long to love thee more, 
 Till from earth to heaven we soar. 
 
 422 
 
 Hymn 422. S. M. 
 
 Fountain, Zealand. 
 Morning prayer meetings. 
 
 HOW sweet the melting lay, 
 Which breaks upon the ea 
 When at the hour of rising day, 
 Christians unite in prayer! 
 2 May breezes waft our cries 
 Up to Jehovah's throne ; 
 O Saviour, listen to our sighs, 
 And send thy blessing down. 
 
 423 
 
 Hymn 423. 8.7. 
 
 Horner, Greenville. 
 
 A blessing sought. 
 
 LORD of nature, source of goodness, 
 View with love thy world below ; 
 Guide our erring footsteps rightly, 
 Through these scenes of guilt and wo. 
 2 Grant thy Spirit ; by thy kindness 
 
 Let our sins be all forgiven; 
 Heal our wounds ; dispel our darkness 
 Then, conduct us safe to heaven. 
 
 AQA Hymn 424. C. M. Jervis. # 
 
 ^^^ Victory, Stamford. 
 
 Homage and devotion. 
 
 WITH sacred joy we lift our eyes 
 To those bright realms above, 
 That glorious temple in the skies, 
 Where dwells eternal love. 
 
 2 Before the awful throne we bow 
 
 Of heaven's Almighty King : 
 
 Here we present the solemn vow, 
 
 And hymns of praise we sing. 
 
 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. 
 
425, 426, 427 
 
 WORSHIP. 
 
 428, 429, 430 
 
 AQ 5 Hymn 425. L. M. Cowper. # 
 
 ^^^ Acton, Vernon. 
 
 Where two or three are gathered together in my name, 
 there am I in the midst of them. 
 
 JESUS, where'er thy people meet, 
 There they behold thy mercy-seat: 
 Where'er they seek thee thou art found, 
 And every place is hallow'd 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. 
 
 AQK Hymn 426. C. P. M. # 
 
 V Rapture, Sherburne. 
 
 Anticipation of Sabbath. 
 
 SWEET day of rest ! for thee I wait, 
 Emblem and earnest of a state 
 Where saints are fully blest! 
 For thee I look, for thee I sigh, 
 I count the days till thou art nigh, 
 Sweet day of sacred rest ! 
 
 2 O that it might be always so ; 
 My songs no interruption know, 
 
 Till death shall seal my tongue; 
 In heaven a nobler strain I'll raise, 
 And rest from every work but praise ; 
 
 My heaven an endless song. 
 
 Bring relief from all complaints : 
 Thus let all our Sabbaths prove, 
 Till we join the church above. 
 
 427 Hymn 427. 7's. Newton. # 
 
 Pilgrim, Evening Hymn. 
 Sabbath morning. 
 
 ^AFELY through another week 
 ^ God has brought us on our way ; 
 Let us now a blessing seek, 
 Waiting in his courts to-day : 
 Day of all the week the best ; 
 Emblem of eternal rest ! 
 
 2 While we seek supplies of grace, 
 Through the dear Redeemer's name ; 
 Show thy reconciled face — 
 
 Take away our sin and shame: 
 From our worldly cares set free, 
 May we rest this day in thee. 
 
 3 Here we come, thy name to praise ; 
 Let us feel thy presence near: 
 May thy glory meet our eyes, 
 While we in thy house appear: 
 Here afford us, Lord, a taste 
 
 Of our everlasting feast. 
 
 4 May the gospel's joyful sound 
 Conquer sinners, comfort saints, 
 Make the fruits of grace abound, 
 
 AOQ Hymn 428. H. M. Hayward. $. 
 
 ^x*'^ llubart, Keeue. 
 
 Sabbath morning. 
 
 WELCOME, delightful morn, 
 Sweet day of sacred rest, 
 I hail thy kind return; 
 Lord, make these moments blest. 
 From low desires and fleeting toys, 
 I soar to reach immortal joys. 
 
 2 Now may the King descend, 
 And fill his throne of grace ; 
 Thy sceptre, Lord, extend, 
 While saints address thy face : 
 
 Let sinners feel thy quickening word, 
 And learn to know" and fear the Lord. 
 
 3 Descend, celestial Dove, 
 
 With all thy quickening powers; 
 Disclose a Saviour's love, 
 And bless the sacred hours : 
 Then shall my soul new life obtain, 
 Nor Sabbaths be indulged in vain. 
 
 JOQ Hymn 429. L. P. M. # 
 
 ^ tA '* / Brooklyn, St. Hellen's. 
 
 Engagements of tlie Christian Sabbath. 
 
 GREAT God, this sacred day of thine 
 Demands our souls' collected powers : 
 May we employ in work divine 
 These solemn, these devoted hours : 
 O may our souls adoring own 
 The grace, which calls us to thy throne 
 
 2 The word of life dispensed to-day, 
 Invites us to a heavenly feast ; 
 May every ear the call obey, 
 
 Be every heart a humble guest: 
 O bid the wretched sons of need 
 On soul-reviving dainties feed. 
 
 3 Thy Spirit's powerful aid impart ; 
 O may thy word, with life divine, 
 Engage the ear and warm the heart; 
 Then shall the day indeed be thine : 
 Then shall our souls adoring own 
 The grace which calls us to thy throne. 
 
 JOA Hymn 430. L. M. # 
 
 *±£>\J Warefield, Wakefield. 
 
 Sabbath morning. 
 
 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* 
 
431, 432, 433, 434 
 
 LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 435, 436, 437 
 
 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 ransom'd, we shall spend 
 A Sabbath, which shall never end. 
 
 431 
 
 Hymn 431. L. P. M. # 
 
 Eiiton, Melville. 
 Sabbath Morning. 
 
 HAIL, holy morning \ Look, my soul, 
 Far back through ages of the past ; 
 See, the blest Saviour bursts the tomb — 
 He the great first and he the last. 
 Shout to the Lamb, who once was slain ; 
 Who died for thee, yet lives again. 
 2 Hail, holy morning ! Look, my soul, 
 See where the risen Jesus lay ; 
 Think o'er his groans, behold his side — 
 This is his resurrection day ! 
 Yes, and for thee his tears were shed — 
 For thee he toil'cl — for thee he bled ! 
 
 AQi> Hymn 432. 8. 7. 4. # 
 
 ^* t,A ' Bethlehem, Greenville. 
 Dismission. 
 
 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! 
 
 Travelling 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. 
 
 4OO Hymn 433. H. M. Newton. # 
 
 ^*" w Zion.Haddam. 
 
 After Sermon. 
 
 ON what has now been sown, 
 Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; 
 The power is thine alone 
 To make it spring and grow : 
 Do thou the gracious harvest raise, 
 And thou, alone, shalt have the praise. 
 
 JO4 Hymn 434. 8's. Hogg. # 
 
 ^***^* Greenville, Harmonia, omit 1st note. 
 Blessed be nis glorious name forever. 
 
 OLESSED be thy name forever! 
 
 -*-* Thou of life the glorious giver : 
 Thou canst guard thy creatures, sleeping, 
 Heal the heart long broke with weeping, 
 
 2 Thou who slumberest not, nor sleepest, 
 Blest are they thou kindly keepest : 
 Thou of every good the giver, 
 Blessed be thy name forever » 
 
 Hymn 435. S. M. £ 
 
 Loudon, Lisbon. 
 Jit dismission. 
 
 ATHER, ere we depart, 
 Send thy good Spirit down; 
 Let him reside in every heart, 
 And bless the seed that's sown. 
 2 Fountain of endless love ! 
 Who sent thy Son to die ; 
 Let thy good Spirit from above 
 Enlighten and apply. 
 
 435 
 
 F 
 
 THE CHURCH. 
 
 LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 AOa Hymn 436. L. M. Krishnu. # 
 
 r * wv Addison, Alton. 
 
 A kym* m memory of the 
 
 f~\ THOU, my soul, forget no more 
 ^-^ The Friend who all thy sorrows bore 
 
 Let every idol be forgot; 
 
 But, O my soul, forget Him not. 
 
 2 Renounce thy works and ways, with grie*" 
 And fly to this divine relief; 
 
 Nor Him forget, who left his throne 
 And for thy life gave up his own. 
 
 3 Infinite truth and mercy shine 
 In Him, and he himself is thine : 
 And canst thou then, with sin beset, 
 Such charms, such matchless charms 
 
 forget ? 
 
 4 0! no — till life itself depart, 
 
 His name shall cheer and warm my heart, 
 And lisping this, from earth I'll rise, 
 And join the chorus of the skies. 
 
 407 Hymn 437. CM. # 
 
 ' Norway, Bray. 
 
 Love of Christ celefrrated. 
 
 rff^O our Redeemer's glorious name 
 ■*- Awake the sacred song! 
 O may his love, immortal flame! 
 Tune every heart and tongue. 
 
 2 His love, what mortal thought can reach 
 
 What mortal tongue display! 
 Imagination's utmost stretch * 
 In wonder dies away. 
 
 3 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay 
 
 Our humble thanks to thee, 
 May every heart with rapture say, 
 ' The Saviour died for me !' 
 
438, 439 
 
 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 
 
 440, 441, 44^ 
 
 4 O may the sweet, the blissful theme, 
 Fill every heart and tongue, 
 Till strangers love thy charming name, 
 And join the sacred song. 
 
 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 
 4QQ Hymn 438. 7.6. Heber. # 
 
 Romaine, Millenium. 
 
 Missionary hymn. 
 
 T^ROM Greenland's icy mountains, 
 -■- From India's coral strand, 
 Where Afric's sunny fountains 
 Roll down their golden sand; 
 From many an ancient river, 
 From many a palmy plain, 
 They call us, to deliver 
 Their land from error's chain. 
 
 2 What though the spicy breezes 
 
 Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, 
 Though every prosp^ pleases, 
 
 And only man is vile , 
 In vain with lavish kindn-.«s 
 
 The gifts of God are strc wn : 
 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 man benighted 
 
 The light of life deny ? 
 Salvation ! O ! salvation ! 
 
 The joyful sound proclaim ; 
 Till earth's remotest nation 
 
 Has learnt Messiah's name. 
 
 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, 
 
 And you, ye waters, roll, 
 Till, like a sea of glory, 
 
 It spreads from pole to pole ; 
 Till o'er our ransom'd nature 
 
 The Lamb for sinners slam, 
 Redeemer, King, Creator, 
 
 In bliss returns to reign, 
 
 439 Hymn 439. C. P. M. # 
 
 Kingsbridge, Rapture. 
 The triumphs of Messiah. 
 
 ■ "pHE Saviour comes in triumph now ; 
 •*• Before him see the mountains bow, 
 
 And all the valleys rise : 
 He comes with majesty and grace, 
 To sanctify the human race, 
 
 And raise them to the skies. 
 
 2 We'll aid thy triumphs, mighty King ! 
 The glories of thy cross we'll sing, 
 
 And shout salvation round ; 
 Till every nation, every land, 
 From Greenland's shore to Afric's strand 
 
 Shall echo back the sound. 
 
 3 Let earth commence the lofty praise ; 
 Let heaven prolong the enraptured lays ; 
 
 Swell every tuneful lyre : 
 Bright seraphs, chant the immortal song, 
 And pour the bounding notes along, 
 
 From heaven's eternal choir. 
 
 44Q Hymn 440. 8.7.4. Kelly. # 
 
 Bethlehem, Tamworth. 
 Cry aloud, spare not. 
 
 1^/TEN of God, go take your stations 
 -L"J- Darkness reigns throughout the earth ; 
 
 Go, proclaim among the nations 
 Joyful news of heavenly birth ; 
 
 Bear the tidings 
 
 Of the Saviour's matchless worth. 
 
 2 Of his Gospel not ashamed, 
 
 As ' the power of God to save,' 
 Go, where Christ was never named, 
 
 Publish freedom to the slave! 
 Blessed freedom! 
 Such as Zion's children have. 
 
 3 When exposed to fearful dangers, 
 
 Jesus will his own defend ; 
 Borne afar 'midst foes and strangers, 
 
 Jesus will appear your friend, 
 And his presence 
 Shall be with you to the end. 
 
 441 Hymn 441. 8.7.4. Cotteril. # 
 
 ^* x Tamworth, Bethlehem. 
 
 False religions supplanted by Christianity. 
 
 i'VER the realms of pagan darkness 
 " Let the eye of pity gaze ; 
 
 See the kindreds of the people 
 Lost in sin's bewildering maze: 
 
 Darkness brooding 
 
 O'er 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. 
 
 AAO Hymn 442. L. M. # 
 
 *±<±& Warefield, Ashfield. 
 
 Prevalence of Christianity promised. | 
 
 THOUGH now the nations sit beneath 
 The darkness of o'erspreading death, 
 God will arise with light divine, 
 On Zion's holy towers to shine. 
 
 2 That light shall glance on distant lands, 
 And heathen tribes, in joyful bands, 
 Come with exulting haste to prove 
 The Dower and greatness of his love. 
 
443, 444, 445 
 
 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 
 
 446, 447 
 
 3 Lord, spread the triumphs of thy grace ; 
 Let truth, and righteousness, and peace, 
 In mild and lovely forms, display 
 The glories of the latter day. 
 
 443 
 
 Hymn 443. 8.7.4. # 
 
 Bingham, Bethlehem. 
 
 Rejoicing in the progress of Christ's Icingdom. 
 
 YES, we trust the day is breaking, 
 Joyful times are near at hand ; 
 God, the mighty God, is speaking, 
 
 By his word in every land ; 
 When he chooses, 
 Darkness flies at his command. 
 
 2 Let us hail the joyful season ; 
 
 Let us hail the rising ray ; 
 When the Lord appears, with reason 
 
 We expect a glorious day ; 
 At his presence 
 Gloom and darkness fly away. 
 
 3 While the foe becomes more daring ; 
 
 While he enters like a flood ; 
 God, the Saviour, is preparing 
 
 Means to spread his tiuth abroad: 
 Every language 
 Soon shall tell the love of God. 
 
 444 
 
 Hymn 444. L. M. 
 
 Ashfield, Alfreton. 
 Departure of missionaries. 
 
 # 
 
 \ r E 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 your 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. 
 
 A AX Hymn 445. 8. 7. 4. S. F. Smith. # 
 
 ^*^ Greenville, Franconia. 
 
 Missionary hymn. 
 
 VTES, my native land, I love thee, 
 ■*■ All thy scenes I love them well, 
 Friends, connexions, happy country ! 
 
 Can I bid you all farewell ? 
 Can I leave you, 
 Far in heathen lands to dwell ? 
 2 Home! thy joys are passing lovely; 
 Joys no stranger-heart can tell ! 
 Happy home ! 'tis sure I love thee ! 
 .Can I — can I say — Farewell ? 
 Can I leave thee, 
 Far in heathen lands to dwell? 
 25* 
 
 3 Scenes of sacred peace and pleasure, 
 
 Holy days and Sabbath-bell, 
 Richest, brightest, sweetest treasure ! 
 
 Can I say a last farewell? 
 Can I leave you, 
 Far in heathen lands to dwell? 
 
 4 Yes ! I hasten from you gladly, 
 
 From the scenes I loved so well • 
 Far away, ye billows, bear me ; 
 
 Lovely native land, farewell! 
 Pleased I leave thee, 
 Far in heathen lands to dwell. 
 
 5 In the deserts let me labour, 
 
 On the mountains let me tell, 
 How he died — the blessed Saviour— 
 
 To redeem a world from hell J 
 Let me hasten, 
 
 Far in heathen lands to dwell. 
 6 Bear me on, thou restless ocean; 
 
 Let the winds my canvass swell — 
 Heaves my heart with warm emotion, 
 
 While I go far hence to dwell. 
 Glad 1 bid thee, 
 Native land ! — Farewell — Farewell ! 
 
 A Aft Hymn 446. H. M. Burder. # 
 ^"^ Zion, Haddam 
 
 Missionary hymn. 
 
 |3ISE, Sun of Glory, rise ! 
 »*-*' And chase those shades of night, 
 Which now obscure the skies, 
 And hide thy sacred light. 
 O ! chase those dismal shades away, 
 And bring the bright millennial day. 
 
 2 Behold, how heathen dwell 
 In gloominess profound, 
 Where sin, and death, and hell 
 Spread their dark horrors round; 
 
 Behold, and chase that gloom away, 
 And shed the bright millennial day. 
 
 3 Why, Saviour! why conceal 
 Thy beams of grace and love ? 
 Those heavenly rays reveal, 
 Which cheer the saints above ! 
 
 Those rays shall chase the night away 
 And give the bright millennial day. 
 
 4 Yet, Jesus, should thy will 
 Defer that sacred morn, v. 
 Hear orr petition still, 
 
 Nor leave the world forlorn: 
 Jesus! till that resplendent day, 
 Shine on our soub with powerful raj. 
 
 447 
 
 Hymn 447. C. M. # 
 
 Samos, Broomsgrove. 
 
 Prayer for missionaries, and the success of mis- 
 sionary undertakings. 
 
 LORD, charge the waves to bear our 
 friends 
 
448, 449, 450 
 
 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 451, 452, 453, 454 
 
 In safety o'er the deep: 
 Let the rough tempest speed their way, 
 Or bid its fury sleep. 
 
 2 Whene'er they preach the Saviour's 
 
 Beneath the cooling shade, [word 
 Let the poor heathen feel its power, 
 And grace their souls pervade. 
 
 3 From sea to sea, from shore to shore, 
 
 May Jesus be ador'd ; 
 And earth, with all her millions, shout 
 Hosannas to the Lord. 
 
 AAQ. Horn 448. H. M. Marshman. # 
 ^*° Keene, Haddam. 
 
 A blessing sought. 
 
 O GRACIOUS Saviour, deign 
 To smile upon thy word ; 
 Let sinners now obtain 
 Salvation from the Lord, 
 Nor let its growing conquests stay, 
 Till earth exult to own its sway. 
 
 J4Q Hymn 449. 7's. # 
 
 ^** 7 Sudbury, Aberdeen. 
 
 Prayer for the spread of the Gospel. 
 
 RISE, triumphant Saviour, rise ! 
 Now display thy boundless power ; 
 Bid the earth, and seas, and skies 
 Thy all-glorious name adore. 
 
 2 Now thine ancient word fulfil, 
 Through the earth extend thy sway ; 
 Let the nations know thy will, 
 
 Let them all thy Son obey. 
 
 3 O ! that heathen lands may know 
 Thee, their Saviour, God, and Friend ; 
 All to Thee for succour flow, 
 
 All on Thee for help depend. 
 
 4 Grant thy servants great success 
 While they wield the Gospel sword, 
 All their earnest labours bless ; 
 Send thy Spirit with thy word. 
 
 APL() Hymn 450. L. M. # 
 
 *±U\J Trwio, Heber. 
 
 Awake, awake, put on strength, arm of the Lord. 
 
 ARM of the Lord, awake ! awake ! 
 Put on thy strength, the nations 
 shako ! 
 And let the world adoring see, 
 Triumphs of mercy wrought, by thee. 
 
 2 Let Zion's time of favour come, 
 
 O ! bring the tribes of Israel home, 
 And let our wondering eyes behold 
 Gentiles and Jews in Jesus' fold. 
 
 3 Almighty God ! thy grace proclaim, 
 In every clime of every name ! 
 
 Let adverse powers before thee fall, 
 And crown the Saviour, Lord of all ! 
 
 451 
 
 Hymn 451. L. M. Slinn. # 
 
 Ellenthorpe, Ciuincy. 
 Prayer for divine aid. 
 
 ARISE, in all thy splendour, Lord, 
 Let power attend thy gracious word ; 
 Unveil the beauties of' thy face, 
 And show the glories of thy grace. 
 2 Send forth thy messengers of peace, 
 Make Satan's reign and empire cease 
 Let thy salvation, Lord, be known, 
 That all the world thy power may own. 
 
 Aff) Hymn 452. 8. 7. 4. # 
 
 '-tKP /mt Bingham, Vesper Hymn. 
 
 Spread of the Gospel. 
 
 IV" OW we hail the happy dawning ■ 
 -L* Of the Gospel's glorious light, 
 May it take the wings of morning 
 And dispel the shades of night ! 
 Blessed Saviour, 
 Let our eyes behold the sight. 
 2 Let the world, O Lord, adore thee — 
 Universal be thy fame ; 
 Kings and subjects fall before thee, 
 
 And extol thy matchless name ; 
 All ascribing 
 Endless praises to the Lamb. 
 
 4*Q Hymn 453. L. M. # 
 
 ***Jt9 Duke tftreet? Warefield. 
 
 On receiving favourable intelligence from foreign, 
 ■ countries. 
 
 REAT God ! with wonder and with 
 
 j°y> 
 
 G 
 
 Thy mercies all our souls employ ; 
 And to thy name, thy grace, we raise 
 Our grateful songs, our loudest pra >ie. 
 
 2 Still shall our distant brethren share 
 Our cordial love, our fervent prayer : 
 Lord, with thy choicest mercies bless, 
 And crown their mission with success ! 
 
 3 O may thy glory rise, and smile 
 On every distant heathen isle : 
 Let Satan and his kingdom fall, 
 And Jesus Christ be all in all. 
 
 454 
 
 Hymn 454. L. M. # 
 
 Alton, Quincy. 
 Prayer for the spread of the Gospel. 
 
 SOVEREIGN of worlds « display thy 
 ^ power, 
 
 Be this thy Zion's favour'd hour; 
 Bid the bright morning star arise, 
 And point the nations to the skies. 
 2 Speak ! and the world shall hear thy 
 
 voice ; 
 Speak ! and the desert shall rejoice ; 
 Scatter the gloom of heathen night. 
 And bid all nations hail the light. 
 
455, 456, 457, 458 MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 459, 460, 461, 462 
 
 455 
 
 Hymn 455. L. M. # 
 
 Edgarton, Arnheim. 
 The spread of the Gospel. 
 
 nnO distant lands thy Gospel send, 
 -*■ And thus thine empire wide extend ; 
 To Gentile, and to stubborn Jew, 
 Thou King of Grace » salvation show. 
 
 2 Where'er thy sun or light arise, 
 Thy name, O God! immortalize; 
 May nations yet unborn confess 
 Thy wisdom, power, and righteousness. 
 
 AZft Hymn 456. CM. Davis. # 
 
 'rtilXJ Hopkinton, Victory. 
 
 Let God arise. 
 
 ARISE, O God, thy strength display, 
 Stretch out thy conquering sword ; 
 O'er every land thy sceptre sway, 
 And shed thy grace abroad. 
 
 2 Soon may the Gentile and the Jew 
 
 With one consent submit ; 
 And men of every name and hue 
 Bow at Immanuel's feet. 
 
 3 Lord, send thy Spirit with thy word, 
 
 To every tribe and tongue ; 
 Let all the nations praise the Lord 
 In one delightful song. 
 
 457 
 
 O 
 
 Hymn 457. S. M. # 
 
 Telford, Millbury. 
 Prayer for the universal attention of Christ's kingdom. 
 
 LORD our God, arise, 
 The cause of truth maintain ; 
 And wide o'er all the peopled world 
 Extend hf.r blessed reign. 
 
 2 Thou Pr nee of Life, arise, 
 Nor let thy glory cease ; 
 
 Far spread the conquests of thy grace, 
 And bless the earth with peace. 
 
 3 O, Holy Spirit, rise, 
 Expand thy heavenly wing, 
 
 And o'er a dark and ruin'd world 
 Let light and order spring. 
 
 4 O, all ye nations, rise. 
 To Goo" the Saviour sing, 
 
 From shore to shore, from earth to heaven, 
 Let echoing anthems ring! 
 
 458 
 
 Hymn 458. L. M. # 
 
 Blendon, Angel's Hymn. 
 Prayer for a blessing on missionary efforts. 
 
 GREAT God of Glory, grant thy grace, 
 And crown our efforts with success ; 
 In heathen lands thy Gospel bless, 
 And here secure its large increase. 
 2 Let Jews and Gentiles, bond and free, 
 Embrace salvation, Lord, by thee ; 
 
 While those who aow in darkness dwell, 
 Deliverance sinf, from guilt and hell. 
 3 Millions behold, on heathen ground, 
 Who never heard the Gospers sound ; 
 O, send it forth, and let it run, 
 Swift and reviving as the sun. 
 
 459 
 
 O 
 
 Hymn 459. CM. # 
 
 Abridge, Gorhaui. 
 Thy kingdom come. 
 
 UR Father, high enthroned above, 
 With boundless glory crown'd, 
 Thou source of life, display thy love 
 To every nation round. 
 
 2 O be thy will on earth obey'd, 
 
 As 'tis obey'd above ; 
 From every land be homage paid 
 For thy redeeming love. 
 
 3 Erect thine empire, gracious King, 
 
 And spread its power abroad, 
 Till all thy chosen millions sing 
 The praises of their God. 
 
 AQQ Hymn 460. CM. Brady. # 
 
 v Norway, Stevenson. 
 
 All nations exhorted to praise God. 
 
 F ET 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 Thro' all the earth, the nations round 
 Shall Thee their God confess ; 
 And with glad hymns their rapturous 
 praise 
 Of thy great name express. 
 
 481 
 
 Hymn 461. S. M. # 
 
 St. Thomas, Chester. 
 Prayer for the enlargement of God's kingdom. 
 
 TO bless thy chosen r*ce, 
 In mercy, Lord, incline ; 
 And cause the brightness of thy face 
 On all thy saints to shine. 
 
 2 Let differing nations join 
 To celebrate thy fame ; 
 
 Let all the world, O Lord, combine 
 To praise thy glorious name. 
 
 3 O let them shout and sing 
 With joy and pious mirth : 
 
 For thou, the righteous judge and king, 
 Shalt govern all the earth. 
 
 AfiQ Hymn 462. S. 7. Francis. # 
 
 '~*.\J/i* Homer, Suppliant. 
 
 Missionary collection. 
 
 BE thy kingdom, Lord, promoted ; 
 Let the earth her Monarch know, 
 Be my all to thee devote'd ; 
 To my Lord my all I owt> 
 
463, 404, 465, 4b6 
 
 REVIVALS. 
 
 467, 468, 469 
 
 2 With my substance will I honour 
 My Redeemer and my Lord ; 
 Were ten thousand worlds my manor, 
 All were nothing to his word. 
 
 3 While the heralds of salvation 
 His abounding grace proclaim, 
 Let his friends of every nation 
 Gladly join to spread his fame. 
 
 Aao Hymn 463. H. M. Scott. # 
 
 ^* Vt > Keene, Zion. 
 
 Kingdom of Christ. 
 
 ALMIGHTY Saviour, haste 
 That glorious, happy day, 
 When souls, like drops of dew, 
 Shall own thy gentle sway : 
 O may it bless our longing eyes, 
 And bear our shouts beyond the skies ! 
 2 All hail, triumphant Lord, 
 Eternal be thy reign ; 
 May all the nations come 
 To wear thy gentle chain : 
 When earth and time are known no more. 
 Thy throne shall stand forever sure. 
 
 ACL A Hymn 464. L. M. # 
 
 ^* v ^* Shirley, Bowen. 
 
 Christ victorious. 
 
 *¥^HY footsteps, Lord, with joy we trace, 
 * And mark the conquests of thy grace ; 
 /inish the work thou hast begun, 
 And let thy will on earth be done. 
 
 2 Then shall contending nations rest, 
 For love shall reign in every breast ; 
 Weapons, for war design'd, shall cease, 
 And yield to implements of peace. 
 
 465 
 
 Hymn 465. L. M. 
 
 Duke Street, Ashfield. 
 Latter day glory. 
 
 MY soul, with sacred joy survey 
 The glories of the latter day ; 
 Its dawn already seems begun, 
 Sure earnest of the rising sun. 
 2 Auspicious dawn ! thy rising ray 
 With joy we view, and hail the day: 
 Thou sun arise, supremely bright, 
 And fill the world with purest light. 
 
 2 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 ; 
 
 Saints and angels, 
 
 All who know thee, bless thy reign. 
 
 REVIVALS. 
 Aarf Hymn 467. H. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ^* v ' Hobart, Haddam. 
 
 Zion's prosperity. 
 
 f\ ZION, tune thy voice, 
 
 ^-^ And raise thy hands on high; 
 
 Tell all the earth thy joys, 
 
 And boast salvation nigh. 
 Cheerful in God, J While rays divine 
 Arise and shine, | Stream all abroad. 
 
 2 He gilds thy mourning face 
 With beams that cannot fade; 
 His all-resplendent grace 
 
 He pours around thy head; 
 The nations round I With lustre new 
 Thy form shall view, \ Divinely crown'd 
 
 3 In honour to his name 
 Reflect that sacred light; 
 And loud that grace proclaim, 
 Which makes thy darkness brigh 
 
 Pursue his praise, "l In worlds above 
 Till sovereign love ] The glory raise. 
 
 4 There on his holy hill 
 A brighter Sun shall rise, 
 And with his radiance fill 
 Those fairer, purer skies ; 
 
 While round his throne I In nobler spheres 
 Ten thousand stars, His influence own. 
 
 466 
 
 Hymn 460. 8. 7. 4. # 
 
 Tamworth , Bethlehem. 
 Ziori's inert jase maiyed for. 
 
 GIRD thy swovd, O mighty Saviour, 
 Make the ^ord of truth thy car ; 
 Prosper in thy course, triumphant, 
 
 All success attend ihy war; 
 Gracious victor, 
 Bring thy trophies from afar. 
 
 AftG Hymn 468. 8.7. Whitefield. # 
 
 ^±\J<J Homer, Suppliant. 
 
 Joys of salvation. 
 
 LOVE divine, all love excelling, 
 Joy of heaven to earth come down! 
 Fix in men thy humble dwelling ; 
 All thy faithful mercies crown. 
 
 2 Breathe, O breathe thy gracious Spirit; 
 
 Bless with peace each troubled breast. ; 
 Let the poor in thee inherit, 
 Let them find thy promised rest. 
 
 3 Carry on thy new creation ; 
 
 Cheer'd with pardon may we be ; 
 Let us see our whole salvation 
 Perfect and secure in Thee. 
 
 469 
 
 Hymn 469. S. M. Swain. 
 
 Lisbon, Telford. 
 On receiving members. 
 
 WHO can forbear to sing, 
 Who can refuse to praise. 
 When Zion's high celestial King 
 His saving power displays? 
 
470, 471, 472 
 
 ORDINATIONS. 
 
 473, 474, 475 
 
 2 When sinners at his feet, 
 By mercy conquer'd, fall ; 
 
 When grace, and truth, and justice meet, 
 And peace unites them all ; 
 
 3 Who can forbear to praise 
 Our high celestial King, 
 
 When sovereign, rich, redeeming grace 
 Invites our tongues to sing ? 
 
 AJO Hymn 470. L. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ^* ■ " Alton, Stonefield. 
 
 Prayer for the increase of the church. 
 
 HEAR, gracious Sovereign, from thy 
 throne, 
 And send thy various blessings down : 
 While by thy children thou art sought, 
 Attend the prayer thy word hath taught. 
 
 2 Come, sacred Spirit ! from above, 
 And fill the coldest heart with love ; 
 Soften to flesh the flinty stone, 
 
 And let thy gracious power be known. 
 
 3 O, let the joyful converts wait 
 Numerous around thy temple-gate ! 
 Each pressing on with zeal to he 
 
 A living sacrifice to Thee. 
 
 A*?] Hymn 471. L. M. Kingsbury. # 
 
 ^ ■ A Shirley, Vernon. 
 
 Zioii's increase prayed for. 
 
 REVIVE thy churches, Lord, with 
 grace ; 
 Forgive our sins and grant us peace ; 
 R(rose us from sloth, our hearts inflame ; 
 Kindle our zeal for Jesus' name. 
 2 May young and old thy word receive, 
 Dead sinners hear thy voice and live, 
 The wounded conscience healing find, 
 And joy refresh each drooping mind. 
 
 OPENING MEETING HOUSES. 
 472 Hymn 472. C-M. # 
 
 ' Broomsgrove, Hopkinton. 
 
 On opening a place of worship. 
 
 GREAT Sovereign of the earth and 
 And Lord of all below, [sky, 
 
 Before thy glorious majesty 
 Ten thousand seraph's how. 
 
 2 Behold, a temple raised for Thee ! 
 
 O meet thy people here ; 
 Here, O thou King of saints, reside, 
 And in thy church appear. 
 
 3 Within these walls, let. holy peace 
 
 And love and concord dwell ; 
 Here give the troubled conscience ease, 
 The wounded spirit heal. 
 
 4 Here, may salvation be proclaim'd, 
 
 By thy most precious blood; 
 
 And sinners know the joyful sound, 
 And own the Saviour, God. 
 5 Here, may a numerous crowd arise, 
 To bow before thy throne ; 
 
 Here may their songs salute the skies, 
 To ages yet unborn. 
 
 a JO Hymn 473. H. M. Doddridge. # 
 
 ^* ' ° Haddam, Hobart. 
 
 On opening a place of worship. 
 
 4pREAT Father of mankind, 
 "-^ We bless that wondrous grace, 
 Which could for Gentiles find 
 Within thy courts a place. 
 How kind the care I For us to raise 
 Our God displays, | A house of prayer ! 
 
 2 Though once estranged afar, 
 We how approach the throne ; 
 For Jesus brings us near, 
 And makes our cause his own: 
 
 Strangers no more, I And find our home, 
 To thee we come, | And rest secure. 
 
 3 May all the nations throng 
 To worship in thy house ; 
 And thou attend their song, 
 And smile upon their vows ; 
 
 Indulgent still, I To join the choir 
 
 Till earth conspire I On Zion's hill. 
 
 A7A Hymn 474. L. M. Doddridge. & 
 
 ^* ' Edgarton, Arnheim. 
 
 The church the birth-place of the saints. 
 
 AND v/ill the great, eternal God, 
 - On earth establish his abode ? 
 And will He, from his radiant throne, 
 Avow our temples for his own ? 
 
 2 These walls we to thine honour raise. 
 Long may they echo with thy praise ; 
 And Thou, descending, fill the place 
 With choicest tokens of thy grace. 
 
 3 Here let the great Redeemer reign, 
 With all the graces of his train ; 
 While power divine his word attends, 
 To conquer foes, and cheer his friends. 
 
 4 And m the great decisive day, 
 When God the nations shall survey, 
 May it before the world appear 
 That crowds were born to glory here. 
 
 ORDINATIONS. 
 
 Anf £ Hymn 475. L. M. Beddome. # 
 
 ^* ' u Quincy, Otis. 
 
 Prayer for ministers. 
 
 FATHER of mercies, bow thine ear. 
 Attentive to our earnest prayer: 
 We plead for those who plead for Thee 
 Successful pleaders may they be. 
 
47G, 477, 478 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 
 
 479, 480 
 
 2 Teach them to sow the precious seed, | 
 Teach them thy chosen flock to feed ; 
 Teach them immortal souls to gain, 
 Nor let them labour, Lord, in vain. 
 
 3 Let thronging multitudes around 
 Hear frouf their lips the joyful sound ; 
 In humble strains thy grace adore, 
 And feel thy new-creating power. 
 
 4 Let sinners break their massy chains, 
 Afflicted souls forget their pains, 
 And light thro' distant realms be spread 
 Till Zion rears her drooping head. 
 
 476 
 
 Hymn 476. C. M. JVeioton. # 
 
 Meriden, Cohasset. 
 Prayer for the ministers of Christ. 
 
 CHIEF Shepherd of thy chosen sheep, 
 From death and sorrow free, 
 May all thine under-shepherds keep 
 Their eyes intent on Thee ! 
 
 2 With plenteous grace their hearts prepare 
 
 To execute thy will ; 
 Give them compassion, love, and care, 
 And faithfulness, and skill. 
 
 3 Inflame their minds with holy zeal, 
 
 Their flocks to feed and teach; 
 And, gracious Lord, O let them feel 
 The sacred truths they preach. 
 
 CONFERENCE MEETINGS. 
 477 Hymn 477. C. P. M. Kent. # 
 
 ^ t ■ ' Sherburne, Switzerland. 
 
 Social worship. 
 
 1 T\7"HERE two or three together meet, 
 
 * » 'My love and mercy to repeat, 
 < And tell what I have done, 
 ' There will I be,' saith God, ' to bless, 
 'And every burden'd soul redress, 
 'Who worships at my throne.' 
 
 2 Make one in this assembly, Lord, 
 Speak to each heart some cheering word, 
 
 To set the spirit free ; 
 Impart a kind, celestial shower, 
 And grant that we may spend an hour 
 
 In fellowship with thee. 
 
 47g Hymn 478. 7's. # 
 
 Evening Hymn, Pilgrim. 
 The close of a prayer meeting. 
 
 LORD, 'tis sweet to mingle where 
 Christians meet for social prayer ; 
 O, 'tis sweet with them to raise 
 Songs of holy joy and praise ; 
 Sweeter far that state must be 
 Where they meet eternally. 
 2 Saviour, may these meetings prove 
 Preparations from above ; 
 
 While we worship in this place, 
 May we go from grace to grace ; 
 Till we, each in his degree, 
 Ripe for endless glory be. 
 
 479 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 
 Hymn 479. H. M. 
 
 Zion, Keene. 
 For sabbath schools. 
 
 |^1 OME, let our voices join 
 ^ In joyful songs of praise ; 
 To God, the God of love, 
 Our thankful hearts we'll raise. 
 To God alone all praise belongs, 
 Our earliest and our latest songs, 
 
 2 Now we are taught to read 
 The book of life divine, 
 Where our Redeemer's love 
 And brightest glories shine: 
 
 To God alone alF praise belongs, 
 Our earliest and our latest songs- 
 
 3 Within these hallow'd walls 
 Our wandering feet are brought, 
 Where prayer and praise ascend, 
 And heavenly truths are taught: 
 
 To God alone your offerings bring; 
 Let young and old his praises sing. 
 
 4 Lord, let this work of love 
 
 Be crown'd with full success ! | 
 Let thousands, yet unborn, 
 Thy sacred name here bless ! 
 To thee, O Lord, all praise to thee 
 We'll raise throughout eternity. 
 
 4QQ Hymn 480. 8.7. # 
 
 w Greenville, Suppliant. 
 
 Sabbath school anniversary. 
 
 AID, O Lord, our youthful voices, 
 In a song of joyful praise ; 
 Th' ransom'd soul in heaven rejoices, 
 Saved from sin by thy rich grace. 
 
 2 Thou from error's ways hast brought us, 
 
 To the light that shines from heaven ; 
 Wandering far, the Saviour sought us, 
 And has kind instruction given. 
 
 3 Friends and teachers are around us, 
 
 Kindly urging thy commands ; 
 Many blessings now attend us, 
 Freely given from thy hands. 
 
 4 Lord, accept our feeble offerings, 
 
 For these mercies freely given . 
 Thy rich grace to us continue • 
 Bring us safely home to heaven 
 
481, 482 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 483, 484, 485 
 
 4gl Hymn 481. C. P. M. Bradbemj. # 
 
 Rapture, Switzerland. 
 The importance of educating youth. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 IV OW Jet our hearts conspire to raise 
 *** A cheerful anthem to His praise, 
 
 Who reigns enthroned above : 
 Let music, sweet as incense, rise 
 With grateful odours to the skies, 
 The work of joy and love. 
 
 Children. 
 
 2 Teach us to bow before thy face ; 
 Nor let our hearts forget thy grace, 
 
 Or slight thy providence ; 
 When lost in ignorance we lay, 
 To vice and death an easy prey, 
 
 Thy goodness snatch'd us thence. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 3 We feel a sympathizing heart ; 
 Lord, 'tis a pleasure to impart; 
 
 To thee thine own we give : 
 Hear thou our cry, and pitying see, 
 O let these children live to thee, 
 
 O let these children live. 
 
 Children. 
 
 4 Grant, Lord, each liberal soul may prove 
 The joys of thine exhaustless love;, 
 
 And while thy praise we sing, 
 May we the sacred scriptures know, 
 And like the blessed Jesus grow, 
 
 That earth and heaven may ring. 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 AQi} Hymn 482. H. M. # 
 
 ^-^ Hobart, Haddam. 
 
 Grateful morning worship. 
 
 FTIO thee, my God, and Friend, 
 -*- I wake my grateful tongue : 
 Still does thy power defend, 
 And claim my morning song : 
 Though many foes I Yet sweet repose 
 Beset me round, | From thee I found. 
 
 2 Though sleep pervade my frame, 
 Still I am safe in sleep ; 
 
 For angels, in thy name, 
 Their watchful stations keep : 
 How rich and great I Thine angels wait 
 Thy mercies prove ! | On men, in love. 
 
 3 Now, blest with morning light, 
 To Thee I give the day ; 
 And with renew'd delight 
 Pursue my heavenly way, 
 
 Till thou shalt raise j Where all is praise, 
 My soul above, And all is love^ 
 
 4QQ Hymn 483. S. M. 
 
 ^^^ Shepherd, Olmutz. 
 
 Reliance on the care of our heavenly Father. 
 An evening hymn. 
 
 A NOTHER day is past, 
 -^*- The hours forever fled ; 
 And time is bearing me away, 
 To mingle with the dead. 
 
 2 My mind in perfect peace 
 My Father's care shall keep; 
 
 I 3'ield to gentle slumbers now, 
 For thou canst never sleep. 
 
 3 Happy the souls alone 
 On Thee securely stay'd! 
 
 Nor shall they be in life alarm'd, 
 Nor be in death dismay'd. 
 
 484 
 
 Hymn 484. S. M. 
 
 Shepherd, Sufiield. 
 Morning or evening. 
 
 npHY mercy, gracious God, 
 
 ■*- Thy pardon I implore ; 
 
 O ! heal the follies of my mind, 
 
 And aid me with thy power. 
 
 2 Be thou my friendly guard, 
 While slumbering on my bed; 
 
 And with thy sacred teachings fill 
 The visions of my head. 
 
 3 When morning's cheerful rays 
 Salute my waking eyes, 
 
 All vig'rous may my soul to thee 
 In grateful songs arise ! 
 
 4 Devoted to thy fear, 
 
 Thy service and thy praise; 
 My God, I would be wholly thine 
 The remnant of my days. 
 
 AG K Hymn 485. 7's. Newton. # 
 
 ^*^ Spring, Nelson. 
 
 Spring. 
 
 PLEASING Spring again is here! 
 Trees and fields in bloom appear.' 
 Hark! the birds, with artless lays, 
 Warble their Creator's praise ! 
 
 2 Lord, afford a spring to me ! 
 Let me feel like what I see : 
 Ah ! my winter has been long ; 
 Chill'd my hopes, and mute my song 
 
 3 On thy garden deign to smile ; 
 Raise the plants, enrich the soil : 
 Soon thy presence will restore 
 Life to what seem'd dead before. 
 
 4 Speak, and by thy gracious voice. 
 Make my drooping soul rejoice : 
 O! beloved Saviour, haste — 
 Tell me all the storms are past. 
 
486, 487, 488, 489 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 490, 491, 492 
 
 jQfi Hymn 486. L. M. b 
 
 ^-^ Fulton, Costellow. 
 
 Prayer for rain in summer. 
 
 /""I RE AT God, we view thy chastening 
 
 That turns to brass our fertile land ; 
 Thy clouds withhold their rich supplies, 
 And parched nature fades and dies. 
 2 Revive our withering- fields with rain, 
 Let fruitful showers descend again ; 
 On Thee, alone, our hopes rely, 
 Lord, hear our humble, earnest cry. 
 
 AQH Hymn 487. CM. # 
 
 Bray, Norway. 
 Praise for rain in summer. 
 
 PT^HE Lord hath heard his people's 
 •*■ cries, 
 
 Their prayers have reach'd his throne ; 
 The rain has fall' n in rich supplies ; 
 See what the Lord hath done! 
 2 Now nature blooms on. every hand, 
 And birds their Maker praise ; — 
 Ye saints, throughout our favour'd land, 
 Your songs of praises raise. 
 
 JQQ Hymn 488. 8. 7. Dodd. '# 
 
 Suppliant, Greenville. 
 Autumn. 
 
 ^EE the leaves around us falling, 
 ^ Dry and wither'd 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, 
 
 'Number'd now among the dead. 
 
 3 ' What tho' yet no losses grieve you, — 
 
 ' Gay with health, and many a grace ; 
 'Let not cloudless skies deceive you ; 
 'Summer gives to autumn place.' 
 
 4 On the tree of life eternal 
 
 Let our highest hopes be stay'd ! 
 This alone, forever vernal, 
 Bears a leaf that shall not fade. 
 
 AQQ Hymn 489. L. M. Newton. # 
 
 *±<J>€/ Vernon, Alden. 
 
 Winter. 
 
 ^EE how rude Winter's icy hand 
 ^ Has stripp'd the trees, and seal'd the 
 
 ground ! 
 But spring shall soon his rage withstand, 
 And spread new beauties all around. 
 2 My soul a sharper winter mourns ; 
 Barren and fruitless I remain : 
 When will the gentle spring return, 
 And bid my graces grow again ? 
 
 3 Jesus, my glorious Sun, arise ! 
 'Tis thine the frozen heart to move : 
 O ! hush these storms, and clear my skies, 
 And let me feel thy vital love. 
 
 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 
 JQA Hymn 490. L. P. M. # 
 
 ^**^ v Melville, Saxony. 
 
 The hope of Christian friendship, in the anticipation 
 of parting. 
 
 SWEET is the thought, the promise 
 sweet, 
 That friends, long-sever'd friends shall 
 
 meet ; 
 That kindred souls, on earth disjoin'd, 
 Shall meet, from earthly dross refined, 
 Their mortal cares and. sorrows o'er, 
 And mingle hearts, to part no more. 
 
 2 But for this hope, this blessed stay, 
 When earthly comforts all decay, 
 
 O ! who could view th' expiring eye, 
 Nor wish, with those they love, to die ? 
 Who could receive their parting breath, 
 Nor long to follow them in death ? 
 
 3 But we have brighter hopes — we know 
 Short is this pilgrimage of wo : 
 
 We know that our Redeemer lives ; 
 We trust the promises he gives ; 
 And part, in hope to meet above, 
 Where all is joy, and all is love. 
 
 Hymn 491. H. M. # 
 
 Hobert, Haddam. 
 
 Thou shalt sleep with thy fathers. 
 
 OME, death, released from dread, 
 Thy form would I survey ; 
 And learn to sinor of Him 
 Who took thy sting away: 
 Cheerful, I'll close my dying eyes, 
 And sleep till Jesus bid me rise. 
 
 2 'Twas Jesus, Prince of Life, 
 Enter'd thy dark domains ; 
 He slept in thine embrace, 
 And broke thine iron chains. 
 
 Cheerful, &c. 
 
 3 Though toils the day employ, 
 And rough the path appear, 
 The time of rest will come, 
 The evening shades draw near: 
 
 Cheerful, &c. 
 
 491 
 
 C 
 
 JQO Hymn 492. L. M. Barbavld. 
 
 ^&*' Alden, Addison. 
 
 The peaceful death of Vie righteous. 
 
 BLEST is the scene when Christians 
 die, 
 When holy souls retire to rest; 
 How mildly beams the closing eye ! 
 How gently heaves th' expiring breast ' 
 
498, 404, 495 
 
 'DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 
 496, 497 
 
 2 So fades a summer cloud away ; 
 
 So sinks the gale when storms are o'er ; 
 So gently shuts the eye of day ; 
 So dies a wave along- the shore. 
 
 3 Triumphant smiles the victor's brow, 
 Fann'd by some guardian angel's wing- ; 
 O grave, where is thy victory now! 
 
 And where, O death, where is thy sting! 
 
 AQQ Hymn 493. 8. 7. Collyer. 
 
 ^ tJ ' J Suppliant, Bavaria. 
 
 The happiness of departed paints, the consolation of 
 survivors. 
 
 CREASE, ye mourners, cease to languish 
 J O'er the grave of those you love ; 
 Pain, and deaFh, and night, and anguish 
 Enter not the world above. 
 
 2 While our silent steps are straying, 
 
 Lonely, thro' night's deep'ning shade, 
 Glory's brightest beams are playing 
 Round the happy Christian's head. 
 
 3 Light and peace at once deriving 
 
 From the hand of God most high, 
 In his glorious presence living, 
 They shall never, never die ! 
 
 4 Endless pleasure, pain excluding, 
 
 Sickness, there, no' more can come ; 
 There, no fear of wo, intruding, 
 Sheds o'er heaven a moment's gloom. 
 
 494 
 
 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 
 
 Hymn 494. 8.7.4. # 
 
 Vesper Hymn, Bethlehem. 
 The day of judgment. 
 
 LO ! He comes, with clouds descending, 
 Once for favour'd sinners slain : 
 Twice ten thousand saints attending, 
 
 Swell the triumph of his train : 
 Hallelujah! 
 Boundless glory to the Lamb ! 
 
 2 Every island, sea, and mountain, — 
 
 Heaven and earth — shall flee away ; 
 All who hate him, must, confounded, 
 
 Hear the trump proclaim the day: 
 i Come to judgment ! 
 'Come to judgment! come away!' 
 
 3 Now, redemption, long-expected, 
 
 See in solemn pomp appear! 
 All his saints, by man rejected, 
 
 Now, shall meet him in the air! 
 Hallelujah ! 
 See the Son of God appear ! 
 
 AQX Hymn 495. 8. 7. 4. Newton. # 
 
 *±*7*J Franconia, Bingham. 
 
 The day of judgment. 
 
 DAY of judgment, — day of wonders ! 
 Hark! the trumpet's awful sound, 
 26 
 
 Louder than a thousand thunders, 
 Shakes the vast creation round ! 
 How the summons 
 Will the sinner's heart confound ! 
 
 2 See the Judge, our nature wearing, 
 Clothed in majesty divine ! 
 You, who long for his appearing, 
 
 Then shall say, < This God is mine !' 
 Gracious Saviour ! 
 Own me in that day for thine ! 
 
 AQft Hymn 496. C. P. M. # 
 
 ^**^ , Rapture, Kiftgsbridge. 
 
 Longing for a place at the right hand of the Judge. 
 
 T/S7"HEN thou, my righteous Judge, 
 * v shalt come 
 
 To take thy ransom'd people home, 
 
 Shall I among them stand ? 
 Shall such a worthless worm as I, 
 Who sometimes am afraid to die, 
 
 Be found at thy right hand? 
 
 2 I love to meet among them now, 
 Before thy gracious feet to bow, 
 
 Though vilest of them all : 
 But can I bear the piercing thought ! 
 What if my name should be left out, 
 
 When thou for them shalt call! 
 
 3 Prevent, prevent it by thy grace ! 
 Be thou, O Lord, my hiding place, 
 
 In this th' accepted day : 
 Thy pardoning voice, O let me hear, 
 To still my unbelieving fear ; 
 
 Nor let me fall, 1 pray. 
 
 4 Let me among thy saints be found, 
 Whene'er 'the archangel's trump shall 
 
 To see thy smiling face : [sound, 
 
 Then, loudest of the crowd I'll sing, 
 
 While heaven's resounding mansions 
 
 ring 
 
 With shouts of sovereign grace. 
 
 * . 
 
 AQnf Hymn 497. C. P. M. Weshy. # 
 
 Sherburne. Kingsbridge. 
 . Contemplation of judgment. 
 
 GOD, mine inmost soul convert, 
 And deeply on my thoughtful heart 
 Eternal things impress; 
 Give me to feel their solemn weight, 
 And tremble on the brink of fate, 
 And wake to righteousness. 
 
 2 Before me place, in dread array, 
 The pomp of that tremendous day, 
 
 When thou with clouds shalt come 
 To judge the nations at thy bar ; 
 And tell me, Lord, shall I be there 
 To meet a joyful doom ? 
 
 O 
 
498, 499 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 500, 501, 502 
 
 3 Be this my one great business here, 
 With serious industry and fear, 
 
 Eternal bliss t' insure ; 
 Thine utmost counsel to fulfil 
 And suffer all thy righteous will, 
 
 And to the end endure. 
 
 4 Then, Father, then my soul receive, 
 Transported from this vale, to live 
 
 And reign with thee above ; 
 Where faith is sweetly lost in sight, 
 And hope in full, supreme delight, 
 
 And everlasting love. 
 
 498 
 
 HEAVEN. 
 
 Hymn 498. 8.6. # 
 
 Woodland, Antonia. 
 Heaven. 
 
 THERE is an hour of peaceful rest, 
 To mourning wanderers given ; 
 There is a tear for souls distress'd, 
 A balm for every wounded breast ; 
 
 'Tis found alone rn heaven. 
 2 There is a home for weary souls, 
 
 By sins and sorrows driven; 
 When toss'd on life's tempestuous shoals, 
 Where storms arise and ocean rolls, 
 
 And all is drear but heaven. 
 There faith lifts up the tearless eye, 
 
 The heart with anguish riven ; 
 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. 
 
 499 
 
 Hymn 499. C. M. # 
 
 Roxbury, Woodland. 
 Death and heaven. 
 
 ^WIFTV as my fleeting days decline, 
 IP The final hour draws nigh, 
 When, from the busy scenes of time, 
 I must retire and "die ! 
 
 2 O ! may this solemn thought pervade 
 
 And penetrate my soul ! 
 Govern my life through every stage, 
 And all my powers control ! 
 
 3 Lord, draw thy image on my heart, 
 
 And show my sins forgiven ; 
 And all that holiness impart 
 Which fits the soul for heaven. 
 
 4 Then welcome the kind hour of death, 
 
 That ends this painful strife ! 
 The hand that stops this mortal breath 
 Will give eternal life. 
 
 ZfiO Hymn 500. C. M. S. Stennett. £ 
 
 WV , Biay) Meriden# 
 
 The promised land. 
 
 |^N Jordan's stormy banks 1 stand, 
 ^ And cast a wishful eye 
 To Canaan's fair and happy land, 
 Where my possessions lie, 
 
 2 O ! the transporting, rapturous scene, 
 
 That rises to my sight! 
 Sweet fields array'd in living green, 
 And rivers of delight ! 
 
 3 O'er all those wide-extended plains 
 
 Shines one eternal day ; 
 There, God the Sun forever 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 fear'd no more. 
 
 Zf)l Hymn 501. CM. # 
 
 ^ VA Hopkintoa, Milford. 
 
 The heavenly Jerusalem. 
 
 JERUSALEM! my happy home! 
 Name ever dear to me ! 
 When shall my labours have an end 
 In joy, and peace, and thee ? 
 
 2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built 
 
 And pearly gates behold, [walls 
 Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, 
 And streets of shining gold ? 
 
 3 O when, thou city of my God, 
 
 Shall I thy courts ascend, 
 Where congregations ne'er break up, 
 And sabbaths have no end? 
 
 502 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 Hymn 502. CM. 
 
 Cohasset, Hopkinton. 
 The ordinance of Baptism. 
 
 © AVIOUR ! we seek the watery tomb 
 ^ Illumed by love divine, 
 Far from the deep tremendous gloom 
 Of that which once was thine. 
 
 2 Down to the hallow'd grave we go, 
 Obedient to thy word; 
 'Tis thus the world around shall know 
 We're buried with the Lord. 
 
 3 'Tis thus we bid its pomps adieu, 
 And boldly venture in: 
 O may we rise to life anew, 
 And only die to sin. 
 
503, 504, 505 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 506, 507, 508 
 
 SAO Hymn 503. 8. 7. 4. S. F. Smith. # 
 wv Bingham, Franconia. 
 
 Joy in obedience. 
 
 JESUS, thou hast freely saved us ; 
 Cleansed us in thy precious blood ; 
 And the sins that once enslaved us, 
 Thou hast by thy might subdued; 
 From our rovings 
 Thou hast brought us home to God. 
 
 2 Saviour, thy commands fulfilling, 
 
 Yielding all that once we prized, 
 Lo ! we come, with joyful feeling, 
 
 Like our Lord to be baptized ; 
 Round our Jordan 
 Let thy grace be exercised. 
 
 3 Sacred Spirit, breathing o'er us, 
 
 Thy sweet influence may we know ; 
 Open paths of light before us, 
 
 And thy peace on us bestow. 
 By thee guided, 
 Up to glory may we go. 
 
 3 When, rising from tne wave, 
 Lord, show thy lovely face ; 
 May sacred joy from heaven descend, 
 And glory fill the place. 
 
 504 
 
 Htmn504. H. M. 
 
 Hobart, Haddam. 
 
 An address to the Holy Spirit. 
 
 DESCEND, celestial Dove, 
 And make thy presence known ; 
 Reveal our Saviour's love, 
 And seal us for thine own! 
 Unblest by thee, our works are vain ; 
 Nor can we e'er acceptance gain. 
 
 2 When our incarnate God, 
 The sovereign Prince of light, 
 In Jordan's swelling flood 
 Received the holy rite, 
 
 In open view thy form came down, 
 And, dove-like, flew the King to crown. 
 
 3 Continue still to shine, 
 And fill us with thy fire : 
 This ordinance is thine, 
 Do thou our souls inspire ! 
 
 Thou wilt attend on all thy sons : 
 'Till time shall end,' thy promise runs. 
 
 5Q6 Hymn 506. 8.7. # 
 
 vv Bavaria, Homer. 
 
 The pleasure of following Christ. 
 
 1" ORD, in humble, sweet submission, 
 V Here we meet to follow thee ; 
 Trusting in thy great salvation, 
 Which alone can make us free. 
 2 Nought have we to claim as merit; 
 All the duties we can do 
 Can no crown of life inherit: 
 All the praise to Thee is due. 
 
 3 Yet we come in Christian duty, 
 
 Down beneath the wave to go; 
 
 O the bliss! the heavenly beauty! 
 
 Christ the Lord was buried so ! 
 
 4 Come, ye children of the kingdom, 
 
 Follow him beneath the wave ; 
 Rise, and show his resurrection, 
 And proclaim his power to save. 
 
 T 
 
 £A£ Hymn 505. S. M. Burnham. # 
 
 <J\JU Milbury, Loudon. 
 
 Before Baptism. 
 
 IHOU great incarnate God, 
 Behold thy children stand; 
 Warm'd with the fire of love divine, 
 They bow to thy command. 
 
 2 When buried with the Lord 
 May they his presence find ; 
 Proving that pleasures from thy throne 
 Are with obedience join'd. ^ 
 
 KA7 Hymn 507. L. M. Beddome. # 
 
 e ' v,, Shirley, Edgarton. 
 
 Delight in duty. 
 
 DEAR Saviour, we thy will obey, 
 Not of constraint, but with delight ; 
 Hither thy servants come to-day, 
 To honour thine appointed rite. 
 
 2 Descend again, celestial Dove, 
 
 On these, the folloAvers of the Lord ■ 
 Exalted Head of all the church, 
 Thy promised aid to them afford. 
 
 3 Let faith, assisted now by signs, 
 The mysteries of thy love explore ; 
 And, wash'd in thy redeeming blood. 
 Let them depart, and sin no more. 
 
 KAQ Hymn 508. L. M. Judson. # 
 
 ^ UO Addison, Bowen. 
 
 Christ's example. 
 
 OUR Saviour bow'd beneath the wave, 
 And meekly sought a watery grave ; 
 Come see the sacred path he trod, 
 A path well pleasing to our God. 
 
 2 His voice we hear, his footsteps trace 
 And hither come to seek his face, 
 
 To do his will, to feel his love, 
 
 And join our songs with songs above. 
 
 3 Hosanna to the Lamb divine ! 
 
 Let endless glories round him shine ! 
 High o'er the heavens forever reign, 
 O Lamb of God ! for sinners slain ! 
 
509, 510, 511 
 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 512 — 515 
 
 KQQ Hymn 509. 8.7.4. # 
 
 t/vr£7 Greenville, Vesper Hymn. 
 
 Christian profession. 
 
 GRACIOUS Saviour! we adore thee ; 
 Purchased by thy precious blood, 
 We present ourselves before thee, 
 
 Now to walk the narrow road. 
 Saviour, guide us, 
 Guide us to our heavenly home. 
 
 2 Thou didst mark our path of duty ; 
 
 Thou wast laid beneath the wave ; 
 Thou didst rise in glorious beauty 
 
 From the semblance of the grave ; 
 May we follow 
 In the same delightful way. 
 
 £1 A Hymn 510. S. M. S. F. Smith. # 
 
 vxv Olmutz, Nuffield. 
 
 The baptism of Christ. 
 
 DOWN to the sacred wave 
 The Lord of life was led ; 
 And He, who came our souls to save, 
 In Jordan bow'd his head. 
 
 2 He taught the solemn way, 
 He fix'd the holy rite ; 
 
 He bade his ransom'd ones obey, 
 And keep the path of light. 
 
 3 The Holy Ghost came down, 
 The baptism to approve, — 
 
 The ordinance of Christ to crown, 
 And stamp it with his love. 
 
 4 Dear Saviour, we will tread 
 In thy appointed way; 
 
 Let glory o'er these scenes be shed 
 And smile on us to-day. 
 
 /Jl 1 Hymn 511. L. M. Judson. # 
 
 VJ - X Vernon, Otis. 
 
 Following Christ. 
 
 |^OME, Holy Spirit, Dove divine ! 
 
 ™ J On these baptismal waters shine, 
 And teach our hearts, in highest strain, 
 To praise the Lamb, for sinners slain. 
 
 2 We love thy name, we love thy laws, 
 And joyfully embrace thy cause ; 
 
 We love thy cross, the shame, the pain ; 
 O Lamb of God ! for sinners slain ! 
 
 3 We plunge beneath thy mystic flood, 
 O plunge us in thy cleansing blood ; 
 We die to sin, and seek a grave 
 With thee, beneath the yielding wave. 
 
 4 And as we rise, with thee to live, 
 O let the Holy Spirit give 
 
 The sealing unction from above, 
 The breath of life, the fire of love ! 
 
 £19 Hymn 512. S.M. Sigourncy. # 
 
 M *■•'■** Loudon, Athol. 
 
 1 he example of Christ 
 
 ^AVIOUR, thy law we love, 
 ^ Thy pure example bless, 
 And with a firm, unwavering zeal 
 Would in thy footsteps press. 
 
 2 Not to the fiery pains 
 
 By which the martyrs bled, 
 Not to the scourge, the thorn, the cross, 
 Our favour'd feet are led : 
 
 3 But at this peaceful tide, 
 Assembled in thy fear, 
 
 The homage of obedient hearts 
 We humbly offer here. 
 
 £jg Hymn 513. S.M. Sigoumey. # 
 
 Before immersion. 
 
 Minister and Elders. 
 'f^HOOSE ye his cross to bear, 
 ^ ' Who bow'd to Jordan's wave ? 
 ' Clad in his armour, will ye dare 
 ' In faith, a watery grave ? ? 
 
 Candidates. 
 
 2 ' We love his holy word, 
 ' His precepts we obey, 
 
 'Buried in baptism with our Lord, 
 'We seek to be, this day.' 
 
 Choir. Milibury. 
 
 3 All hail ! ye blessed band, 
 Shrink not to do his will, 
 
 In deep humility, this work 
 Of righteousness fulfil. 
 
 4 Tread in the Saviour's steps, 
 Invoke his Spirit free, 
 
 And as he "ope'd the gates of death, 
 So may your rising b'e. 
 
 514 
 
 Hymn 514. 7's. 
 
 Pilgrim, Nelson. 
 
 Converts baptized. 
 
 QEE, beneath the peaceful flood, 
 ^ In the way ordain'd of God, 
 Joyful converts meekly bow, 
 Taking heaven's holy vow. 
 
 # 
 
 515 
 
 Hymn 515. 8. 7. 4. # 
 
 Greenville, Vesper Hymn. 
 Peace in obedience. 
 
 WHILE these Jordan waves are 
 flowing, 
 Full of calmness, full of peace, 
 Let the gales of mercy, bloAving, 
 Fill our souls with holy bliss ; 
 Saviour, listen ; 
 And from sin and fear release. 
 
516, 517, 518 
 
 OCCASIONAL PIECES. 
 
 519 — 523 
 
 OCCASIONAL PIECES. 
 illfi Hymn 516. 7s. Bowring. # 
 
 ** x "Evening Hymn, Pilgrim. 
 
 WATCHMAN ! tell ua of the night, 
 What its signs of promise are. 
 Traveller ! o'er yon mountain's height, 
 
 See that glory-beaming star! 
 Watchman ! does its beauteous ray 
 
 Aught of hope or joy foretell ? 
 Traveller ! yes ; it brings the day, 
 Promised day of Israel. 
 
 2 Watchman ! tell us of the night, 
 
 Higher yet that star ascends. 
 Traveller ! blessedness and light, 
 
 Peace and truth, its course portends ! 
 Watchman ! will its beams alone 
 
 Gild the spot that gave them birth? 
 Traveller! ages are its own, 
 
 See, it bursts o'er all the earth. 
 
 3 Watchman ! tell us of the night, 
 
 For the morning seems to dawn. 
 Traveller ! darkness takes its flight, 
 
 Doubt and terror are withdrawn. 
 Watchman! let thy wanderings cease ; 
 
 Hie thee to thy quiet home. 
 Traveller ! lo ! the Prince of Peace, 
 
 Lo ! the Son of God is come ! 
 
 fyyj Hymn 517. 
 
 The dying Christian to his soul. 
 
 VITAL spark of heavenly flame ! 
 Quit, O ! quit this mortal frame : 
 Trembling, hoping, lingering, nVng — 
 O! the pain, the bliss of dying: 
 Cease, fond nature — cease thy strife, 
 And let me languish into iife ! 
 
 2 Hark ! they whisper ; ange'ts say, 
 ' Sister spirit, come away :' 
 What is this absorbs me quite, 
 
 , Steals my senses, shuts my sight, 
 Drowns my spirits, draws my breath ? 
 Tell me, my soul, can this be death ! 
 
 3 The world recedes, it disappears ! 
 Heaven opens on my eyes ! my ears 
 With sounds seraphic ring ! 
 
 Lend, lend your wings ! I mount ! 1 fly ! 
 ' O grave ! where is thy victory ! 
 ' O death ! where is thy sting !' 
 
 £| Q Hymn 518. # 
 
 Amesbury. 
 New year. 
 
 COME, let us anew our journey pursue, 
 Roll round with the year, 
 And never stand still till our Master appear! 
 His adorable will let us gladly fulfil, 
 
 And our talents improve, 
 By the patience of hope and the labour of love. 
 
 2 Our life as a dream, our time as a stream 
 
 Glides swiftly away, 
 And the fugitive moment refuses to stay ; 
 The arrow is flown, the moment is gone : 
 
 The millennial year 
 Rushes on to our view, and eternity's here. 
 
 3 O that each in the day of His coming may say, 
 
 ' I have fought my way through, 
 4 1 have finish'd the work thou didst give me to do!' 
 Othat each from his Lord may receive the glad 
 word, 
 ' Well and faithfully done ! 
 Enter into mv joy, and sit down on my throne.' 
 
 26* 
 
 ; \tq Hymn 511). 0.5. *t 
 
 ° lV Lyons. 
 
 Praise. 
 
 O PRAISE ye the Lord, prepare a new song, 
 And let all the saints in full concert join; 
 With voices united, the anthem prolong, 
 And show forth his praises in music divine. 
 
 520 Hymn 520. 10.12. # 
 
 " /6 ' V Wesley. 
 
 The Lord's prayer. 
 
 OUR Father in heaven, we hallow thy name*. 
 May thy kingdom holy on earth be the same 
 O, give to us daily our portion of bread, 
 It is from thy bounty that all must be fed 
 2 Forgive our transgressions, and teach us to know 
 That humble compassion that pardons each foe ' 
 Keep us from temptation, from weakness and sin. 
 And thine be the glory forever, Amen ! 
 
 f)01 Hymn 521. 5.7.4. # 
 
 ***** Alexander. 
 
 Divine protection. 
 
 SAVE me from my foes, 
 Shield me, Lord, from harm ; 
 Let ine safe repose 
 
 On thy mighty arm : 
 Thou art God alone ; 
 
 Those who seek thy heavenly face 
 Thou wilt bless, and they shall own 
 
 Thy matchless grace 
 2 Pleasant is the land 
 
 WAere Jehovah's known; 
 Where a pious band 
 
 Bow before his throne ; 
 Lord, with loud acclaim 
 
 We will sing thy wondrous love, 
 And ere long shall praise thy name 
 
 With saints above. 
 
 *99 Hymn 522. L. M. 
 
 OAA Saxony. 
 
 Danger of delay. 
 "^TTHILE life prolongs its precious light, 
 V V Mercy is found and peace is given ; 
 But soon, ah ! soon approaching night, 
 Shall blot out every hope of heaven. 
 
 While God invites, how blest the day. 
 How sweet the Gospel's charming sound; 
 Come, sinners, haste, O haste away, 
 While yet a pardoning God is found. 
 2 Soon, borne on time's most rapid wing, 
 Shall death command you to the grave, 
 Before his bar your spirit bring, 
 And none be found to hear or save. 
 While God invites, .fee. 
 
 zno Hymn 523. 10's. # 
 
 *-'*•'** Acceptance. 
 
 Sabbath. 
 
 AGAIN the day returns of holy rest, 
 Which when he made the world Jehovah blest, 
 When like his own he made our labour cease, 
 And all be piety, and ail be peace. 
 
 2 Let us devote this consecrated day 
 
 To learn his will, and all we learn obey; 
 So shall he hear when fervently we raise 
 Our supplications, and our songs of praise. 
 
 3 Father in heaven, in whom our hope confides, 
 Whose power defends us, and whose wisdom 
 
 guides ; 
 In life our guardian, and in death our friend 
 Glory supreme be thine till time shall end 
 
524 — 528 
 
 OCCASIONAL PIECES. 
 
 529 — h\M\ 
 
 524 Hymn 524. 7.6. 
 
 t/ '*'^* Margate. 
 
 Christ's reign. 
 
 WHEN shall the voice of singing 
 Flow joyfully along, 
 When hill and valley ringing 
 With one triumphant song, 
 Proclaim the contest ended, 
 
 And Him who once v\as slain, 
 Again to earth descended, 
 In righteousness to reign. 
 
 Huns 525. 11.9. 
 
 525 
 
 Birth of Christ. 
 
 ALL hail, happy day, when enrobed in ourciay 
 The Redeemer appear'd upon earth ; 
 O lift up your voice, with loud anthems rejoice, 
 And hail gladly Immanuel's birth. 
 2 Let echo prolong the harmonious song, 
 While we worship, admire, and adore ; 
 In accents of praise, with our voices we'll raisa 
 Hallelujahs to God evermore. 
 
 526 Hymn 526. ll's. mdtefield. # 
 
 '•'^ Mercy. 
 
 Divine grace. 
 
 THY mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, 
 The joy of my heart, and the boast of my 
 tongue, 
 Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, 
 Hath won my affections, and bound my soul fast. 
 2 Great Father of mercies, thy goodness 1 own, 
 And the covenant love of thy crucified Son; 
 All praise to the Spirit, whose witness divine, 
 Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine. 
 
 527 Hymn 527. P. M. 
 
 *'*' ' Chaplin. 
 
 Shortness of life. 
 
 LORD, we bless thee for thy grace 
 And truth, which never fail, 
 Hastening to behold thy face, 
 
 Without a darkening veil. 
 We shall see our heavenly King, 
 
 All thy glorious love proclaim, 
 Help the angel choirs to sing 
 
 The blest, triumphant Lamb. 
 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 from above, 
 Far, beyond the world's alloy, 
 
 Secure in Jesus' love. 
 
 528 
 
 Hymn 528. 
 
 # 
 
 Death. 
 
 FAR, fat o'er hill and dale, on the winds stealing, 
 List to the tolling bell, mournfully pealing : 
 Hark ! hark ! it seems to say, 
 As melt those sounds away, 
 So life's best joys decay, 
 Whilst new their feeling. 
 2 Now through the charmed air, slowly ascending, 
 List to the mourner's prayer, solemnly bending: 
 Hark! hark! it seems to say, 
 Turn from those joys away 
 To those which ne'er decay, , „ 
 For life is ending. 
 
 3 O'er a fnther's dismal tomb, see the orphan 
 
 bending, 
 From the solemn church-yard's gloom hear the 
 dirge ascending, 
 Hark ! hark ! it seems to say, 
 How short ambition's sway, 
 Life's joys and friendship's ray 
 In the dark grave ending. 
 
 4 So when our mortal ties, death shall dissever, 
 Lord, may we reach the skies, where care comes 
 
 never ; 
 And in eternal day, I To our Creator pay 
 Joining the angel's lay, | Homage forever. 
 
 52Q Hymn 529. 8's. # 
 
 UA**J jf as j,'ua^ Epworth. Praise to the Saviour. 
 
 UPHELD by thine infinite love, 
 My Saviour, thy praise I'll proclaim, 
 And join with the armies ahove, 
 To shout thine adorable name. 
 2 To gaze on thy giories divine 
 Shall be my eternal employ ; 
 To feel them incessantly shine, 
 My boundless, ineffable joy. 
 
 5QAHoin530. 10. 11. JYewton. # 
 WM Y Cheshunt. 
 
 The Lord will provide. 
 
 THOUGH tr.'uoles assail, and dangers affright, 
 Tho' friends snouid all fail, and foes all unite ; 
 Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, 
 The Scripture assures us, the Lord will provide. 
 2 No strength of our own, or goodness we claim, 
 Yet since we have known the Savior's great Mine, 
 In this our stn us u wet for salvation we hide, 
 The Lord is our power, the Lord will provide.' 
 
 V^] Hymn 531. S. M. 
 
 tyt * A Shepherd. 
 
 Commencement of worship. 
 
 NOW may thy grace descend, 
 As showers propitious fall ; 
 O Lord, thy faithful word attend, 
 To sanctify us all. 
 2 Jesus, we look to thee, 
 Thy influence to impart ; 
 Let every ear attentive be, 
 And open every heart. 
 
 502 Hymn 532. L. M. 
 
 *J*J& Townsend, Vernon. 
 
 Close -vf worship. 
 
 AGAIN we'll magnify the Lord, 
 And close with praise the day of rest ; 
 For all the comforts of thy word 
 Be thy great name forever blest. 
 2 Our services are all defiled ; 
 But Jesus pleads within the veil; 
 Saviour, on thee our hopes we build, 
 Nor can thine intercession fail. 
 
 533 
 
 Hvmn 533. 
 
 Devotion. 
 Dismission. 
 
 6's. 
 
 ONCE more before we part, 
 Bless the Redeemer's name 
 Let every tongue and heart 
 Praise and adore the same. 
 2 Jesus, the sinner's friend, 
 Him, whom our souls adore 
 His praises have no end ; 
 Praise him forever more 
 
ANTHEMS. 
 
 ANTHEMS. 
 
 1. O give thanks. 
 
 OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, call upon his 
 name, make known his deeds among the peo- 
 ple. Glory ye in his holy name. O give thanks 
 unto the Lord, for his mercy endureth, make known 
 his deeds among the people. Glory ye in his 
 holy name. 
 
 2. Daughters of Jerusalem. 
 
 DAUGHTERS of Jerusalem, weep not for me, 
 but weep for yourselves. Father ! forgive 
 them, for they know not what they do. 
 
 3. Holy Lord God of Sabaoth. 
 
 HOLY Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and earth 
 are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. 
 Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. 
 Hosanna in the highest. 
 
 4. Oar help is in the Lord. 
 
 OUR help is in the name of the Lord, who hath 
 made heaven and earth. Blessed be the name 
 of the Lord from this time forth forevermore, and 
 let all the people say, Amen. 
 
 5. Jf" will arise. 
 
 I WILL arise and go to my father, and will say 
 unto him, Father, 1 have sinned against heaven 
 and before thee, and am no more worthy to be 
 called thy son. 
 
 6. J heard a voice from heaven. 
 
 I HEARD a voice from heaven, saying unto me, 
 Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the 
 Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, That 
 they may rest from their labours, and their works 
 do follow them. 
 
 7. When the Lord. 
 
 WHEN the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall 
 appear in his glory. O pray for the peace of 
 Jerusalem ; they shall prosper that love thee. 
 Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness with- 
 in thy palaces. This shall be my rest forever, here 
 will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. 
 
 8. The Lord is King. 
 
 THE Lord is King, and hath put on glorious ap- 
 parel, and girded himself with strength. He 
 hath made the round world so s.ire, that it cannot 
 be moved. Thy testimonies, O Lord, are very 
 sure. Holiness beeoineth thine house forever and 
 ever. Amen 
 
 9. Sing, heavens. 
 
 SING, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth : break 
 forth into singing, mountains ; the Lord hath 
 comforted his people, he will have mercy on his 
 afflicted. Amen 
 
 10. The Lord sitteth above. 
 
 THE Lord sitteth above the water flood, and 
 the Lord remaineth a Kingforever. The Lord 
 shall give strength unto his people, the Lord shall 
 give his people the blessing of peace. Hallelujah. 
 
 W 
 
 11. We will rejoice. 
 E wil! rejoice in thy salvation, and triumph 
 
 in the name of the Lord our 
 Lord perform all our petitions. 
 
 God. The 
 
 12. Sing unto the Lord. 
 
 SING unto the Lord, for he hath done excellent 
 tilings. This is known in all the earth. Cry 
 out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion , for great is 
 the Holy One of Israel in the midst, of thee. 
 
 13. Willi angels and arcluntgcls. 
 
 WITH angels and archangels, and with all the 
 company of heaven, we laud and magnify 
 thy glorious name, evermore pi ising thee, and 
 saying, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts, hea- 
 ven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to 
 thee, O Lord, Most High. Amen. 
 
 14. Praise the Lord. 
 
 PRAISE the Lord, O my soul, and all that is 
 within me, praise his holy name. Praise the 
 Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits; 
 who forgiveth all thy sins, and healeth all thine 
 infirmities; who saveth thy life from destruction, 
 and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kind- 
 ness. O praise the Lord, ye angels of his, U praise 
 him, ye that excel in strength. "Praise inm. ye that 
 fulfil his commandments, and hearken to the voice 
 of his word. O praise the Lord all ye his hosts, ye 
 servants of his that do his pleasure. speak good 
 of the Lord, all ye works of his, in all places of his 
 dominion. Praise thou the Lord, O my soul. 
 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, am 1 to the 
 Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and. 
 shall be evermore, world without end. Amen. 
 
 15. / will always give tluniks. 
 WILL always give thanks unto the Lord, his 
 praise shall be ever in my mouth. 
 
 18. give thanks. 
 
 OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, call upoi his 
 name, make known his deeds among the 
 people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him. 
 Glory ye in his holy name. Let the heart of them 
 rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek ye his fare for- 
 evennore. His judgments are in all the earth. 
 He hath remembered his covenant forever. Amen. 
 
 17. The Lord is good to all. 
 
 THE Lord is good to all, his tender mercies aie 
 overall his works. I will speak of the glorious 
 honour of thy majesty and of thy wondrous works. 
 
 18. Behold, God is my salvation. 
 
 BEHOLD, God is my salvation. I will trust in 
 him ; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and 
 my song ; he also is my salvation. Praise the Lord, 
 praise the Lord, and call upon his name, for the 
 Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song, he alsc 
 is my salvation. Praise the Lord and call upon 
 his name, sing unto the Lord, for he hath done ex- 
 cellent thin js ; this is known in all the earth. Cry 
 out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion, for great is 
 the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Be- 
 hold, God is my salvation ; I will trust in him, for 
 the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song, he 
 also is my salvation. 
 
INDEX OF SCRIPTURES 
 
 TO THE SUPPLEMENT. 
 
 GENESIS 
 V. 22. 75 
 
 vi. 9. 75 
 
 vii. 7—11. 85 
 
 xviii. 24—32. 263 
 xlvii. 9. 171 
 
 EXODUS, 
 xii. 3—5. 74 
 
 xv. 11. 9 
 
 LEVITICUS, 
 xx. 7. 9 
 
 NUMBERS, 
 xii. 3. 132 
 
 DEUTERONOMY. 
 v. 29. Ill 
 
 vi. 4. 18 
 
 vii. 9. 6 
 
 xxi. 15—26. 94 
 
 xxxii. 10. 195 
 
 xxxiii. 25. 104 
 
 I. SAMUEL, 
 vii. 12. 244 
 
 I. KINGS, 
 viii. 22—54. 175, 176 
 
 NEHEMIAH. 
 ix. 17. 118 
 
 JOB. 
 i. 21. 140, 141 
 
 v. 29. 4 
 
 ix. 8. 21 
 
 ix. 12. 140, 141 
 xi. 7. 10, 12 
 
 xxiii. 3. 76 
 
 sxiv. 5. 81, 82, 108 
 xxix. 3. 76, 160 
 xxxvii 5-23 10-12 
 
 PSALMS, 
 ii. 6. 64 
 
 ii. 8. 221 
 
 iv. 6. 166 
 
 vi. 1—9. 272, 27b 
 viii. 4. 2, 3, 119 
 xv. 143 
 
 xix. 1, 39, 40 
 
 xxiii. 3. 9 
 
 xxiii. 4. 28, 104 
 xxiv. 54, 55 
 
 xxvi. 2. 172 
 
 xxxiv. 18. 137, 138 
 xxxiv. 1—10. 276 
 xxxvii. 11. 132 
 
 xii. 1. 257 
 
 xlii. 1—3. 178 179 
 xlii. 5. 159; 162 
 xliii. 3. 222 
 
 xliii. 56. 159, 162 
 xlv. 1—11. 64 
 
 xlv. 5. 89 
 
 xlv. 12. 21, 22 
 
 xlvi. 10. 139 
 
 li. 1. 135, 137 
 
 .i. 17. 138 
 
 lxviii. 18. 211 
 
 Ixxiii. 28. 167 
 
 lxxiii. 28. 228, 229 
 Ixxxi. 13. 75, 76 
 lxxxvi. 11 111 
 
 Ixxxvii. 4 175, 176 
 lxxxviii. 270 
 
 xc. 5 
 
 xc 12 145 
 
 xcvii. 2. 24 
 
 xcix. 5. 9 
 
 ixxxix. 28—37. 271 
 ciii. 13. Ill 
 
 civ. 3. 21—25 
 
 cvii. 23—30. 31, 32 
 cxiii. 6. 3 
 
 cxvifl. 19—24. 182, 
 183 
 cxix. 9. 256 
 
 cxix. 54. 171 
 
 cxix. 67. 153, 271 
 cxix. 67—97. 271 
 cxix. 75. 139, 140 
 cxix. 82—89. 190 
 cxix. 105. 39 
 
 cxxii. 1. 1R2, 183 
 cxxxiii. 129,131,173 
 cxxxvii. , 195 
 
 cxxxviii. 2, 6. 3 
 cxliii. 2. 108 
 
 cxlviii. 34 
 
 cxlix. 2. 64 
 
 cxlix. 4. 132 
 
 PROVERBS, 
 iii. 7. ill 
 
 iii. 13, 17. 145 
 
 viii. 17. 253 
 
 xiv. 15. 134 
 
 xiv. 32. 283 
 
 xix. 8. 145 
 
 xix. 11. 134 
 
 xxii. 3. 134 
 
 ECCLESIASTES. 
 iii. 11. 10—12 
 
 ix. 7—10. 277, 288 
 xii. 13. Ill 
 
 SOL. SONG. 
 iv. 12. 62 
 
 ISAIAH, 
 ix*. 6, 7. 58 
 
 xxix. 19. 132 
 
 xxxi. 5, 6. 194—196 
 xxxv. 1—10. 222 
 xlii. 21. 82 
 
 xliv. 24. 21 
 
 xlvi. 10. 13 
 
 xlix. 16. 195 
 
 liii. 7. 70 
 
 Iv. 1. 104 
 
 lv. 7. 102 
 
 lv. 10. 191 
 
 lvii. 15.2,3,135,138 
 lxi. 1—3. 48 
 
 Ixiii. ]— 3. 205 
 
 lxiii. 4. 87, 88 
 
 Ixvi. 2. 2, 3 
 
 JEREMIAH, 
 ii. 13. 62 
 
 iii. 23. 93 
 
 viii. 23. 67 
 
 ix. 23, 24 120 
 
 x. 7. Ill 
 
 x. 12. 21, 23 
 
 xxiii. 6. 82 
 
 xxxiii. 16. 194 
 
 LAMENTATIONS, 
 iii. 39. 107 
 
 EZEKIEL. 
 xxxiii. 11. 100, 297 
 xxxv. 10. 194 
 
 xxxvii. 1—10. 189 
 
 DANIEL, 
 iv. 35. 13 
 
 vii. 10. 15 
 
 viii. 4, 13 
 
 JOEL, 
 iii. 17. 194 
 
 JONAH, 
 iv. 7—10. 163 
 
 MIC AH. 
 
 vi. 6, 7, 8. 75, 81, 
 
 123, 124, 125, 126 
 
 ZECHARIAH. 
 
 xiii. 1. 62 
 
 i. 17. 194 
 
 MALACHI. 
 iii. 16, 18. 218 
 
 MATTHEW, 
 ii. 2. 156 
 
 v. 5. 117 
 
 v. 48. 2 
 
 vi. 9—13. 186 
 
 vii. 12.J22, 123,124 
 ix. 12. 67 
 
 ix. 27. 150 
 
 x. 38. 142 
 
 xi. 28. 103 
 
 xiii. 3. 187 
 
 xv. 22. 150 
 
 xviii. 20. 227 
 
 xix. 13, 14. 174 
 xix. 20, 22. 254, 255 
 xxii. 1—10. 101 
 xxii. 37-39. 122, 124 
 xxiii. 35. 147 
 
 xxv. 35, 40. 231 
 xxvii. 39. 91 
 
 xxviii. 20. 286 
 
 MARK, 
 x. 14. 174 
 
 xii. 29. 18 
 
 xv. 27. 91 
 
 LUKE, 
 i. 68. 87, 88 
 
 ii. 10. 43, 47 
 
 vii. 38. 135, 138 
 xii. 5. Ill 
 
 xiii. 34. 195 
 
 xiv. 22. 101, 116 
 xv. 7. 135, 136 
 
 xvi. 17. 6 
 
 xvii. 13. 150 
 
 xviii. 6. 174 
 
 xviii. 13. 118, 135, 
 138 
 xxi. 19. 133 
 
 xxiii. 4. 91 
 
 xxiii. 34. 94 
 
 JOHN, 
 i. 12. 71, 72 
 
 i. 29. 74 
 
 i. 14—17. 68, 69 
 iii. 8. 105 
 
 iii. 5. 92 
 
 iii. 14. 129, 131 
 iv. 6—19. 128 
 
 iv. 9. 277, 278 
 
 iv. 24. 16 
 
 iv. 35. 220 
 
 vi. 67, 68. 90, 197 
 xi. 16. 290 
 
 xiv. 17, 18. 50, 51 
 xvii. 11. 90 
 
 xix. 30. 51 
 
 xxi. 15. 128 
 
 ACTS. 
 ii. 37. 95 
 
 iii. 8. 125 
 
 iv. 12. 68 
 
 x. 36. 65 
 
 xiii. 29. 108 
 
 ROMANS, 
 i. 19, 20. 1 
 
 i. 16. 99, 116 
 
 ii. 4. 135, 136 
 
 iii. 25. 73, 109 
 
 iii. 20—28. 108, 109 
 v. 1—5. 133 
 
 vi. 23. 61 
 
 vii. 5—10. 96 
 
 vii. 9. 108 
 
 vii. 12—19. 78 
 
 vii. 14—21. 152 
 viii. 1, 2. 152 
 
 viii. 2-8. 92 
 
 viii. 14—19. 71, 72 
 viii. 28. 144 
 
 viii. 34. 74 
 
 xi. 12, 33. 5, 244 
 xii. 1. 126 
 
 xiv. 1—14. 168 
 
 I. COR. 
 
 i. 9. 6 
 
 i. 18—31. 97, 99 
 i. 31. 120 
 iii. 21. 144 
 iii. 22. 164 
 ix. 24, 27. ' 148 
 xv. 10. 80 
 xv. 55. 53, 209 
 xv. 56, 57. 290, 294 
 
 II. COR. 
 
 v. 1—9. 291 
 vii. 10. 135, 136 
 viii. 9. 56 
 ix. 14. 80 
 x. 4. 170 
 xii. 9. 104, 107, 153 
 xiii. 5. 172 
 
 GALAT1ANS. 
 ii. 20. 82 
 
 iii. 10. 94 
 
 iii. 13. 87, 88 
 
 iv. 5. 87, 88 
 
 iv. 6. 72 
 
 iv. 18. 147 
 
 EPHESIANS. 
 i. 7. 87, 88 
 
 i. 22. 63 
 
 ii. 1—10. 92 
 
 ii. 14. 73, 74 
 
 iv. 15. 63, 143 
 
 iv. 8—12. 201 
 
 vi. 11—13. 170 
 
 PHILIPPIANS. 
 i. 23. 296 
 
 ii. 5. 49 
 
 ii. 6—10. 56 
 
 iii. 11—14. 148 
 
 iv. 8. 110, 112, 114, 
 143, 134 
 
 COLOSSIANS. 
 i. 4. 129, 131 
 
 i. 18. 63 
 
 iii. 1—3. 157 
 
 iii. 11. 
 
 60 
 
 iii. 12. 
 
 132 
 
 iv. 14. 
 
 87,88 
 
 I. THESS.' 
 
 iv. 1. 
 
 75 
 
 iv. 13—18. 
 
 293, 294 
 
 v. 24. 
 
 6 
 
 I. TIMOTHY. 
 
 i. 15. 
 
 82 
 
 i. 18. 
 
 170 
 
 ii. 3. 
 
 266 
 
 iii. 13. 
 
 137 
 
 iv. 13, 14. 
 
 217 
 
 vi. 16. 
 
 2 
 
 TITUS. 
 
 ii. 4. 
 
 87, 88 
 
 ii. 14. 
 
 93 
 
 iii. 2. 
 
 132 
 
 iii. 5. 
 
 92 
 
 HEBREWS. 
 
 i. 3. 
 
 93 
 
 i. 11, 12. 
 
 5 
 
 iv. 12. 
 
 89 
 
 vi. 18. 
 
 93, 158 
 
 vi. 12. 
 
 133 
 
 vii. 25. 
 
 57, 59 
 
 ix. 2. 
 
 87,88 
 
 ix. 24. 
 
 57,59 
 
 ix. 14. 
 
 73,74 
 
 x. 23. 
 
 6 
 
 x. 36. 
 
 133 
 
 x. 12. 
 
 57, 59 
 
 xi. 13. 
 
 171 
 
 xii. 1. 
 
 148 
 
 xii. 2—12. 
 
 153 
 
 xii. 3. 
 
 210 
 
 xiii. 1. 
 
 129, 131 
 
 xiii. 17. 
 
 214 
 
 JAMES. 
 
 i. 3, 4. 
 
 133 
 
 iv. 14. 
 
 273 
 
 v. 10, 11. 
 
 133 
 
 I. PETER. 
 
 i. 15. 
 
 9 
 
 i. 19. 
 
 73, 74 
 
 i. 22. 
 
 129, 131 
 
 ii. 4, 7. 
 
 66 
 
 ii. 11. 
 
 171 
 
 ii. 21. 
 
 49 
 
 ii. 20. 
 
 133 
 
 iii. 4. 
 
 132 
 
 I. JOHN. 
 
 ii. 1. 
 
 55 
 
 iii. 1, 2. 
 
 71 
 
 iv. 8. 
 
 14, 163 
 
 v. 7. 
 
 17 
 
 v. 10. 
 
 97 
 
 v. 20. 
 
 61 
 
 REVELATION. 
 
 i. 12. 
 
 216 
 
 i. 18. 
 
 58 
 
 iv. 8. 
 
 9 
 
 v. 2—9. 
 
 192 
 
 v. 9. 87, 88, 73, 74 
 
 v. 11. 
 
 15 
 
 v. 12. 
 
 74 
 
 vii. 17. 
 
 62 
 
 xv. 12. 
 
 74 
 
 xiv. 3. 
 
 64, 74 
 
 xx. 12. 
 
 295 
 
 xxi. 6. 
 
 62 
 
 xxii. 50. 
 
 269 
 
IJVDEX OF SUBJECTS 
 
 TO THE SUPPLEMEiNT. 
 
 ABBA, Father, 72 
 
 Abraham, the friend of God, 82 
 
 Absent from flesh, 291. from God, 
 397 
 
 Adam, first and second, 77 
 
 Adoption, 71, 72 
 
 Afflictions, 153, 274. sanctified, 
 153, 271, 272, 330 
 
 Angels proclaiming ihe birth of 
 Christ, 47, 345 
 
 Antidote of death, 66 - 
 
 Appearance before God here and 
 hereafter, 179 
 
 Arrows of Christ, 89 
 
 Atlieists and Infidels, 99 
 
 Atonement, 73,'74, 358, 413 
 
 Autumn, 488 
 
 Baptism, 313—327, 502—515 
 
 Being of God, 1 
 
 BeUevers encouraged, 409 
 
 Book of providence, decrees, and 
 life, and grace, 4 
 
 Books opened, 299 
 
 Blessing requested, 187, 423, 448 
 
 Brethren, love of, 129, 130, 131 
 
 Canaan, Christ the way, 69 
 
 Cmritu, &c. 231 
 
 Charitable collection, 231, 232 
 
 Children, death of, 284 
 
 Christ, his incarnation, 43 — 47. 
 advocate, 59. All in All, 60, 
 450, 453. ascension, 55, 56. 
 atonement of, 73. baptism, 510. 
 his birth proclaimed, 47, '344, 
 345, 525. characters of, 59—70, 
 352—357. coronation of, 65, 
 450. dominion, 53. his exalt- 
 ation, 57, 349, 350, 351. exam- 
 ple, 49, 508, 512. eternal life, 
 01. fountain, 62. gratitude for 
 his atonement, 74. guiding 
 star, 354. his humiliation, 56, 
 v. 3, 4. our head, 90, v. 3. 
 head of the church, 63. inter- 
 cession, 57. kingdom of, 58, 
 459,463,529. a king, 89. king, 
 64, 65. life and ministry, 48, 
 346. a lamb, 88, 192. paschal 
 lamb, 74. message of, 48. pre- 
 cious, 66. physician, 67. pray- 
 er of, for his enemies, 94, v. 4. 
 praise to, 70, 349, 351. a prince, 
 71, v. 3. pattern, 49. Rock of 
 ages, 356. a refuge, 94, 158. 
 Redeemer, 70. Shepherd, 353. 
 sufferings and death, 50, 51. 
 resurrection, 52—54, 347, 348. 
 Saviour, 68, 357. his triumph, 
 56, 343, 439, 464. way, 69. 
 
 Clfist's regard to little children, 
 174. reign, 524. presence the 
 joy of his people, 230. 
 
 Christian, the, 149. cast down, 
 yet hoping, 1*12. calling upon 
 Christ in affliction, 274, 383. 
 comparison and complaint of, 
 165. desiringtobeas in months 
 p->st, 160,402,410,411. desir- 
 ing to praise, 165, 178. dying, 
 517. examination of self, 172. 
 friends welcomed, 250. grow- 
 ing in gr^ce, 163. hidden life 
 
 of the, 157. happy in God, 167, 
 414, 390, 393, 395, 406, 407. his 
 request, 382. longing for the 
 presence of Christ, 296. long- 
 ing for the presence of Cod, 292, 
 293. pilgrim, 171, 412. profes- 
 sion, 509. peaceful, 3L>6. race, 
 148. rejoicing, 166. sons of 
 God, 72. supplicating, 150. 
 tempted, but flying to Christ for 
 refuge, 158 — 161, and trusting 
 in God, 159, 416, 418. treasure 
 of, 164. walking in darkness, 
 159. warfare, 170. watchful, 
 417 
 
 Church, asking the way to Zion, 
 196. choosing pastors, 202. 
 choosing deacons, 204". Cod 
 the defence of, 194. increase 
 of, 470. love to, 195. meet- 
 ings of, 199 — 204. members re- 
 ceived, 201. praying for sick 
 minister, 203. 
 
 Christianity, inward witness to, 
 97, 151. prevalence of, 442. 
 
 Close of the year, 246, 248 
 
 Come, Lord Jesus, 300 
 
 Company, good and bad, 115 
 
 Communion with God, 75, 76 
 
 Condescension of God, 2, 3 
 
 Conference meetings, 227 230, 
 
 477, 478 
 
 Conscience, 95. made whole, 108. 
 cleansed, 113. liberty of, 168 
 
 Contentment, 107 
 
 Coronation of Christ, 65 
 
 Creation and Providence, 21 — 33, 
 335—338 
 
 Cross, doctrine cf, 97. visit to, 
 391. of Christ, 94, v. 6. wel- 
 comed, 153 
 
 Curse of the law, 94 
 
 Deacons, chosen, 204 
 
 Death and Eternity, 280—292, 528 
 
 Death of friends, 287, 490— 493. 
 Christ the antidote of, 66. of 
 kindred improved, 281. of a 
 saint and sinner, 282, 283. of 
 children, 284. of a young per- 
 son, 285. of a minister, 286. 
 welcome messenger, 290, 389 
 
 Decrees, and dominion of God, 4 
 
 Delay, danger of, 371, 373, 522 
 
 Delight in duty, 507 
 
 Deluge, 85 
 
 Depravity, 77, 78 
 
 Dismission, 432—435, 532, 533 
 
 Devotion, and trust, 155, 424 
 
 Divine protection, 521 
 
 Doctrines of Gospel, 71—93, 35S— 
 363 
 
 Dread of departing from Christ, 
 197 
 
 Dying Saviour, 50, 51 
 
 Early piety, 252 
 
 Ebeiiezer, erected, 244, V. 2 
 
 Emblem, of the Gospel, 191 
 
 Envy, 131, v. 3 
 
 Eternity, of God, 5 
 
 Eternal life, Christ the, 61 _ 
 
 Evening and morning, 235—237, 
 483 ' ! 
 
 Everlasting song, 305 
 
 Experience, related, 199, 200 
 
 EteklePi vision, 189 
 
 Faithfulness, 110- and truth of 
 God, 6, 330 
 
 Faith, connected with salvation, 
 108. in sacrifice of Christ, 109. 
 fainting, 154. power of, 359 
 
 Family worship, 173, 174 
 
 Fast and thanksgiving, 262—269 
 
 Feast of the gospel, 101. sinners 
 invited to, 101 
 
 Fear, 1 fc3 
 
 Fear of God, 111 
 
 Flood, 85 
 
 Flesh and spirit, 152 
 
 Forms of worship, vain, 173 
 
 Fortitude, 112, 113 
 
 Free grace, 372 
 
 Friends, meeting of, 250. death 
 of, 281,287 
 
 Funeral Hymn, 289 
 
 Gentiles, praying for Jews, 224 
 
 God, his being, 1. condescen- 
 sion^, 3. decrees and domin- 
 ion, 4. the defence of Zion, 
 194. exalted above praise, 38. 
 eternity and immutability, 5. 
 faithfulness, 6, 330, 530. good- 
 ness, 7. greatness, 8. good- 
 ness of, 141, v. 3, 334, 530. glo- 
 rious and sinners saved, 9S. 
 glory of, in creation and re- 
 demption^, 332, 336, 337. ho- 
 liness, 9. incomprehensibility, 
 10,11. infinity, 12, 19. in every 
 place, 331. knowledge of, 333. 
 love, 14, 328. the light and 
 glory of heaven, 302. majesty, 
 15. pardoning, 329. praise to. 
 34—38, 460. our portion, 140- 
 a refuge to the troubled, 161, 
 388, 393. sovereignty, decrees 
 and grace of, 4, 13. spiritual- 
 ity, 16. our shepherd, 28. the 
 supreme good, 167. trinity, 17. 
 unity, 18. ways of, mysterious, 
 99. wisdom of, 141, 335. 
 
 Good report, things of, 115 
 
 Goodness of God to men, 22 
 
 Gospel, and law, 94 — 99. power 
 of God, 95. pillar of our hope, 
 95, v. 4. rational defence of, 
 99. spread of the, 443, 449, 452, 
 455, 458. the glory of God, 98. 
 emblem of, 191 
 
 Grace, and Providence, 29, 33 
 divine, 526. salvation by, 79 
 80. work of, 79. efficacious, 
 89. matchless, 88, v. 4. and 
 works, 96, 108. sufficiency of, 
 362 
 
 Gravity, and decency, 114 
 
 Grave, 288, 289 
 
 Grateful recollection, 244 
 
 Gratitude, for mercies, 31, 26, 27, 
 413. for deliverance in storm, 
 32 
 
 Guide, Christ a, 288 
 
 Heaven, 302—305, 498—501. long- 
 in e for, 401 
 
 Hidden life of a Christian, 157 
 
INDEX OF SUBJECTS TO THE SUPPLEMENT. 
 
 Holy Spirit, 105, 106, 375—381. 
 graces of, 107. invoked, 105, 
 504. prosperous gale, 106 
 
 Hope, none excluded from, 116. 
 in God, 395, 413, 419 
 
 Humility, 117, 118, 119. the hum- 
 ble, happy, 132 
 
 Improvement of life, 277, 278, 279 
 
 Instability of worldly enjoyment, 
 273 
 
 Invitations and Promises, 101 — 104, 
 116, 363—374 
 
 Jews, prayed for, 224 
 
 Joy, in God, 120. in the ways of 
 God, 121 
 
 Joys ot heaven, 303 
 
 Jubilee, 188 
 
 Judgment, 299, 300, 301, 494—498 
 
 Justice, and equity, 122, 123*. and 
 truth, 124 
 
 Justification, 81, 82 
 
 King of saints, Christ, 64 
 
 Kingdom of heaven promised to 
 the poor, 117 
 
 Lamb, Christ a, 83, v. 3 
 
 Lamp, the scriptures a, 39 
 
 Latter dav glory, 465 
 
 Law and Gospel, 94—99 
 
 Imw fulfilled by Christ, 95, 96. 
 curse of, 94 
 
 Legal obedience, and evangelical, 
 96 
 
 Liberality, 125 
 
 Liberty of conscience, 168 
 
 Life, shortness of, 527 
 
 Little children invited to Christ, 
 174 
 
 Longing for the spread of the gos- 
 pel, 226 
 
 Lord's Day, 180—183. morning, 
 182, 426—431, 523 
 
 Lord's supper, 205—210, 436, 437 
 
 Love, 126 — 131. to God and man, 
 
 126. to Christ, 127, 128. of 
 Christ, 437. to brethren, 129, 
 130, 131 
 
 Lovely carriage, 134 
 
 Man, by nature, grace and glory, 
 169 
 
 Mariner's hymn for deliverance,32 
 
 Marriage, 249 
 
 Meekness, 132, 117 
 
 Mercy seat, 385, 387, 425 
 
 Meeting and parting of friends, 
 250,251 
 
 Mettino- houses opened, 211 — 215, 
 475—479 
 
 Message of Redeemer, 48 
 
 Minister, settled, 212. ordained, 
 211—215, 475 — 479. death of, 
 286. prayer for, 476. watch- 
 ing for souls, 214. meetings, 
 216—218. Christ's care of, 216. 
 
 Ministry, instituted, 211 
 
 Missionary meetings, 219 225, 
 
 438—467, 516. collection, 462 
 
 Missionaries prayed for, 223, 447. 
 departure of, 444, 445. intelli- 
 gence from, 453. addressed and 
 encouraged, 225 
 
 Morning, 233, 234, 482, 483. pray- 
 er meetings, 422. worship, 482 
 and evening, 238, 484 
 
 Moses, 94, v. 5 
 
 Mourning the absence of Christ, 
 
 127, v. 3, 128 
 Mutual love, 129 
 
 Mysteries of Providence, 24, 25 
 
 New-Year, 244, 245, 518 
 Nuah, and the ark, 85 
 
 Obedience, legal and evangelical, 
 94 
 
 Opening a place ol public wor- 
 ship, 175,176, 472—474 
 
 Ordinations, 475—479, 211—215 
 
 Pardon, 83, 400. and confession, 
 84 
 
 Pardoning love, 83 
 
 Parting of friends, 251 
 
 Pastors chosen, 202 
 
 Patience, 133 
 
 Perfections of the Deity, 1—20, 
 328—335. moral, imitated, 20 
 
 Perseverance, 85. desired, 86 
 
 Physician, Christ a, 67 
 
 Piety, early, 252 
 
 Pleading, for mercy, 118, 135, 137, 
 138 
 
 Pleasure, of social worship, 177 
 
 P-oor in spirit, happy, 117 
 
 Prayer, prevalent, 184, 185. for 
 a revival, 198. for consolation, 
 386. divine aid, 451. spread 
 of the gospel, 449,454, 456, 457, 
 458, 461, 466, 470, 47] . answer- 
 ed by crosses, 163. before ser- 
 mon, 184 — 187. after sermon, 
 190. Lord's, 186, 520. meet- 
 ings, 422, 478 
 
 Praise to God, 35—38, 340, 341, 
 460, 519. to Christ, 70, 338, 339. 
 for mercies, 36. through all our 
 existence, 37 
 
 Presence of Christ, the joy of his 
 people, 230. of God, worth dy- 
 ing for, 292 
 
 Pride, and humility, 119 
 
 Privileges of sons of God, 71, 72. 
 of the living, &c. 278 
 
 Private worship, 172 
 
 Providence, 33, 335—338 
 
 Prudence, 134 
 
 Rain, prayer for, 486. praise for, 
 487 i 
 
 Ransom, Christ our, 88 
 
 Receiving members, 201 
 
 Redeeming love, 87 
 
 Redemption, 87, 88 
 
 Refuge in a storm, 156 
 
 Regeneration, 89, 90, 97, V. 3, 4, 5 
 
 Relieving Christ, &c. 231 
 
 Relin-ion, pleasant, 360, 404. dur- 
 able, 361 
 
 Repentance, 136—138 
 
 Resignation, 139—141, 394, 420 
 
 Resurrection, 296—298. of Christ, 
 52, 54 
 
 Return of joy, 166 
 
 Revival, 467" — 471. prayed for, 
 198 
 
 Retirement, 385, 399 
 
 Rich fool surprised, 295 
 
 Righteousness, of Christ, 81, 82 
 
 Robe of Christ, spotless, 82, v. 4 
 
 Sabbath, 180—183, 426—431, 523 
 
 Sabbath schools, 259—261, 479— 
 481 
 
 Sacrifice, Christ a, 88, v. 3 
 
 Saint expiring, 282. afflicted, 104 
 
 Saints, conquering, 112 
 
 Salvation, 79, 468 
 
 Sanctification, and pardon, 93, 415 
 
 Satisfaction, in God, 291 
 
 Scripture, 39—42 
 
 Self denial, 142 
 
 Seasons, 243 
 
 Sliepherd, God our, 28 
 Sickness, comfort in, 275. of a 
 minister, 203. and recovery, 
 270, 276 
 Sin, fetters of, 88, v. 4. a tyrant, 
 93, v. 4, 5. original, 77 in- 
 dwelling, lamented, 78. and 
 sorrows, 76 
 Sinai, and Calvary, 94, v. 2 
 Sincerity, and truth, 143 
 
 Sinners, captives, 88, v. 1. trai- 
 tors, 88, v. 2. entreated, 366, 
 370. invited, 100, 101, 102, 364, 
 365, 368, 369 
 
 Social worship, 177 
 
 Soldier of the cross, 112 
 
 Sons of God, 71, 72 
 
 Sorrows, and sins, 78 
 
 Sovereignty of God, 4, v. 4, 5 
 
 Spring, 239, 485 
 
 Star, of Bethlehem, 156 
 
 Strength, equal to days, 104 
 
 Sub-mission, 139. under bereave- 
 ment, 294 
 
 Successful resolve, 185 
 
 Sun, moon, and stars proclaim 
 the being of God, 1 
 
 Summer, and harvest, 240, 486, 
 487 
 
 Supreme, God the, 167 
 
 Sunday schools, 259—261, 479— 
 482 
 
 Sword of Christ, 89 
 
 Thief converted, 91. prayer of, 
 on the cross, 91, v. 3, 4, 5 
 
 Thunder, God of, 241 
 
 Time and eternity, 277, 279 
 
 Times and seasons, 233—276, 482 
 — 490. swiftness of, 246 
 
 Traveller's Psalm, 30, 31, 32 
 
 Treasure, Christian's, 164 
 
 Trust in God, 390. 418. in Christ, 
 400, 416 
 
 Union to Christ, 90 
 
 Universal praise, 34, 38, 338 — 343 
 
 Victory, of Christ, 89. over his 
 enemies, 89. over the grave, 
 268, 294 
 
 Walking with God, 75 
 
 Warfare of the Christian, 170 
 
 Watch and pray, 408, 417 
 
 Weary, souls invited, 103. of the 
 world, 406 
 
 Winter, 242, 489 
 
 Wisdom, of redeeming time, 279. 
 true, 145. her ways pieasant, 
 145, 360 
 
 Witnesses, a cloud of, 148, v. 2 
 
 Witness, to Christianity, 97 
 
 Word of God, glory of, 190. in- 
 spired, 39. riches of, 40. use- 
 fulness of, 41. sufficiency of, 
 42 
 
 World deceptive, 403, 405 
 
 Worship, 172, 392, 421—436. com- 
 mencement of, 531. delight in, 
 421, 424, 425. close of, 182, 532. 
 delight in, 179. forms of, vain, 
 178. family, 173, 174. private, 
 172. public, 175, 195. social, 
 477. sincere, 392 
 
 Worthy the Lamb, 192 
 
 Youth, 252—257. deatli of, 285. 
 "and old age, 258 
 
 Zeal and fortitude, 146, 148. false 
 and true, 147 
 
 Zion's prosperity, 467. prayer 
 i for the increase of, 4f* 471 
 
TABLE OF FIRST LINES 
 
 TO THE SUPPLEMENT. 
 
 ABSENT from 291 
 
 Absurd and vain 168 
 
 Adam, our Father 77 
 
 Afflicted saint, to 104 
 Again the day returns 523 
 Again the Lord of 182 
 Again we'll magnify 532 
 Again, indulgent Lord 411 
 Aid, O Lord our '480 
 
 All hail the power 65 
 All earthly charms 361 
 All hail, happy day 525 
 Almighty Saviour, ha 463 
 Almighty Saviour, he 316 
 Almighty King 29 
 
 Almighty Maker 178 
 
 Am 1 a soldier of the 112 
 And will the offended 377 
 And will the great 474 
 And is this life 277 
 
 And is the gospel 49 
 
 Angels, from the real 345 
 Angels, roll the rock 54 
 Another six days' 180 
 Another day is past 483 
 Are those the happy 229 
 Arise, O God, thy stre 456 
 Arise in all thy splend 451 
 Aim of the Lord, awa 450 
 As on the cross the 91 
 As birds their infant 194 
 At anchor laid 106 
 
 Attend, ye children 326 
 Awake, my soul, lift 170 
 Awake, my soul, stret 148 
 Awake my zeal 278 
 
 Awake, ye saints 248 
 
 Be thy kingdom,Lord 452 
 
 Come, heavenly love 357 
 Come, Holy Spirit 105 
 Come, Holy Spirit, Do 511 
 Come, Holy Spirit, he 378 
 Come, humble 
 Come, humble souls 
 Come in, thou 
 Come, let us anew 
 Come let our voices 
 Come let us search 
 Come, Lord, and 
 Come, thou almighty 342 
 Come, thou Fount 244 
 Come, thou soul 
 Come to Calvary's 
 Come, weary souls 
 Come, ye sinners 
 Come, ye that know 
 Come, ye that love 
 Compared with 
 Create, O God 
 Curst be the man 
 
 Before thy throne 
 Begin, my soul 
 Begone, unbelief 
 Behold the grave 
 Behold the sons 
 Behold til' expected 
 Bestow, dear Lord 
 Bless'd he the tie 
 Bless'd is the man 
 Blessed are the sons 
 Blessed Redeemer ! 
 
 Blessed be thy name 434 
 
 Blest is the scene 
 Blinded in youth 
 Blow ye the 
 Brightest and best 
 Bright was the 
 
 Cast with all my 
 Cease, ye mourners 
 Celestial King, our 
 Chief Shepherd of tny 476 
 Children of the 407 
 
 Choose ye his cross 513 
 Christ, the Lord 53 
 
 Come, blessed Jesus 406 
 Come, blessed Spirit 380 
 Come, dearest Lord 430 
 Come, death released 491 
 Come, gracious Spirit 379 
 Come, nappy souls 315 
 
 Day of judgment 495 
 
 Dear centre of my best 352 
 Dear Lord, and shall 381 
 Dear Lord, and will 317 
 Dear Refuge of my 161 
 Dear Saviour, we are 90 
 Dear Saviour, we rej 200 
 Detir Saviour, we thy 507 
 Deep are the wounds 67 
 Deluded souls that 295 
 Descend, celestial Do 504 
 Didst thou, dear • 14i 
 Do flesh and nature 304 
 Do 1 believe what 
 Do thou, my soul 
 Down to the sacred 
 
 For a season called 2" 1 1 How soft the words 252 
 Frequent the day 181 j How sweetly flow'd346 
 
 From every stormy 384 How sweet the melt 482 
 
 From Greenland's icy 438. How vast the 164 
 
 Gird thy sword on 466 1 
 Glory to God on 192! 
 
 God is a name 10 
 
 God moves in a 24 
 
 God of eternity 279 
 
 God of my life 37 
 
 Go teach the nations 325 
 Grace, 'tis a 79 
 
 Gracious Saviour ! we 509 
 Great Author of the 20 
 Greatest of beings 332 
 Great Father of 473 I 
 
 Great God of glory 4581 
 Great God of Providen 25 j 
 Great God of wonders 329 
 Great God, the nations 223 
 Great God, this 429 
 
 Great God, thy holy 121 
 Great God, thy watchf 176 
 Great God, 'tis from 80 
 Great God, to thee 235 
 Great God, we sing 245 
 Great God, we view 436 
 Great God ! with 453 
 
 Great King of 175 
 
 Great Lord of all 266 
 
 Great Lor»d of angels 213 
 Great Ruler of all 334 
 Great Ruler of the 267 
 Great Sovereign of 472 
 Guide me, O thou 288 
 
 Earth has engrossed 305 
 Encompassed with 154 
 Enslaved bv sin 88 
 
 Eternal God ! almighty 18 
 Eternal God ! enthron258 
 Eternal Power, almigh 2 
 Eternal Power, whose 38 
 Eternal wisdom 21 
 
 Exert thy power 219 
 
 Fair Sion's King 204 
 Faith adds new charm 359 
 Farewell, dear 287 
 
 Far, far o'er hill and 528 
 Far from the world 385 
 Father, adored in 186 
 Father ere we depart 435 
 Father, how wide 98 
 
 Father, is not thy 221 
 Father of all, thy 173 
 
 Father of faithful 224 
 Father of glory 17 
 
 Father of mercies 42 
 
 Father of mercies, bo 475 
 Father of mercies, Go 386 
 Father of mercies, in 211 
 Father of our feeble 126 
 Father of spirits 333 
 
 Father, whate'er of 382 
 Fierce passions 107 
 
 Hail, holy morning! 
 Hail ! mighty Jesus ! 
 Hail ! thou once 
 Happy beyond 
 Happy the man of 
 Happy the man 
 Hark, ten thousand 
 Hark, the glad sound 48 
 Hark! the gospel trum 367 
 Hark! the herald 44 
 
 Hath God been 110 
 
 Hear, gracious God 159 
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