T IEST PRAISE BOOK: PREPARED BY, RICHARD FULLER, E. M. LEVY, S. D. PHELPS, H. C. FISH, THOMAS ARMITAGE, E. T. WINKLER, W. W. EVERTS, GEO. C. LORIMER, AND BASIL MANLY, JR. "Whoso offereth praise gloriieth me."-Ps. 5o: 23. A. S. BARNES & COMPANY, NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. 1872. THE BAPTIST PRAISE BOOK EDITIONS. 1. ZYMNS AND TUNES. The complete work; with 73IS Hymns and 477 Tunes, besides Chants and Anthems, containing Order of Service, Full Indexes, &c. 640 pages, 8vo. Retail price, $2.50. 2. HYMNS ONLY. Containing the words of Hymns, Chants, and Anthems in their exact order as in the complete work, and in the same type; also Indexes, &c. 452 pp. Small quarto. Retail, $1.75. -3. CHAPEL EDITION. Comprising 550 Hymns with Tunes, the choicest from the complete work: designed for Family use, Conference Meetings, and Churches, desiring a cheap collection. Same type and paper as the other editions. -pp. Small quarto. Retail, $I,25. COMPANION VOLUMES. ~ E QUARTET AND CHORUS CROI; a choice collection of new adaptations of standard hymns, for the Choir. By J. P. HOLBROOK, Musical Editor of the Praise Book. 224 pp., quarto. Retail, $3.oo. UNION PRAYER BOOK: A Manual of Public Worship; also a Service for Sunday Schools and Forms for Family Devotion. 592 pp., 8vo. Retail, $2.50. A. S. BARNES & COMPANY, Publishers of Manuals for Church Worship, etc., iII & 113 WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 2872, by A. S. BARNES & COMPANY, in the Office of the Liblarian of Congress, at Washington. CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION.................. Page v. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: A CONFESSION OF FAITH.............. vii. Love and Gratitude... Hymns 849- 899 A COVENANT......................... viii. Graces and Duties.......... 900o- 934 THE LAW OF GOD SUMMARY.ix.................. ix. Conflict and Triumph...... 935- 982 Afflictions and EncourageSCRIPTURE SENTENOES................ X. ments................. 983-1036 LORD'S PRAYER...................... xii.' Heaven Anticipated......... 1037-Io99 BENEDICTION.......................... Xii. Death and Immortality...... IIOO —II48 WORSHIP.....................ymns I —i-o8$ 6CCASIONAL: GOD: The Scriptures............. I149-1162 The Trinity................... IO9-ii6 The Ministry.......... I63-1179 Praise to God............... II7-268 Dedications............... II8o-II90o Christ's Nativity.............. 269-300 Home Missions....-....... II9I1II96 " Childhood............ 301-303 Home and Foreign Missions. II97 —I246 " Life and Ministry..... 304-323 Benevolence............... I247-I253 " Sufferings and Death.. 324-363 Our Country............... 254-127o " Resurrection and Glory 364-39I Seamen................... I271-1274 " Second Advent....... 392-408 Sunday Schools............ I275 —283 " Praise to Christ...... 409-492 Tempeance................ I284 —I288 Holy Spirit................... 493-549 *The Year... I289 —I3I WARNING AND INVITATION........ 55 —643 DOXOLOGIES................ Pages 410, 4II PENITENCE AND CONSECRATION....8. 644-728 CHANTS AND ANTHEMS........... 4I2-430 THE CHURCH: Baptism..................... 729-764 INDEX OF SUBJECTS............... 43I-433 Fellowship.................. 765-782 INDEX OF TEXTS.434-436 The Lord's Supper............ 783-814 Welfare...................... 85-848 INDEX OF FIRST LINE437-45I INTRODUCTION.. PECULIARITIES OF THIS WORK. THE "BAPTIST PRAISE BOOK" differs from similar publications in most of the following particulars: I. As its name intimates, it is peculiarly a praise book; hymns of praise to the adorable Deity, especially as the'glorious Redeemer, being abundant. 2. A primary object in the publication has been to extend and improve Congregational Singing. Hence TUNES, as well as hymns, are given; it being now an accepted conclusion that music must accompany the words in order to secure the best results in the service of song. At the same time, an edition with hymns only (with uniform numbers) has been prepared. 3. It is a BAPTIST publication. When its preparation was commenced, no hymn and tune book for sanctuary use was available, or in prospect, except issued by some other branch of the Christian family and sought to be adapted to Baptist Churches; a circumstance for the existence of which at least no good reason could be assigned. 4. This work is the offspring of love. It was voluntarily undertaken with.the sole purpose of furnishing the best possible hymn and tune book for the use of the Baptist churches; and with some of the editors it is the product of a life's enthusiasm and painstaking in this special direction. 5. The " Baptist Praise Book " is believed to be richer in the precious gems of hymnology than any other volume extant. Many of the old favorites, and of the most exquisite modern hymns, can be found in no collection except this. As is fitting, the hymns are set in a clear, bold type. 6. The tunes are very largely those which have been tested by use, and pronounced of current value by the universal award of Christian hearts. In some instances these are inserted more than once. The best of new tunes will also here be found. * Taken from HYMN AND TUNE EDITION. Vi IN TR O D U C TI O N. 7. The attempt has here been made, so far as singing goes, to give to the Sabbath service smewhat of the freedom and unction of the social or vestry meetings. It is believed hat the soul of the denomination is yearning for more warmth and spirituality in the songs of Zion. Hence revival and other melodies, if they but palpitate with real spiritual utterance, are introduced; even in some instances where perhaps a cold criticism might have passed the. edict of exclusion. Vitality has everywhere been preferred to stiff precision. 8. CHILDREN'S hymns are interspersed, especially adapting the book to Sunday School anniversaries, sermons to the young, and like occasions. These are of rare value. Some are entirely new. 9. The subjects and range of the hymns are broad and comprehensive, making the collection unusually full. They are thoroughly classified, and each verse is indexed. Io. Especial care has been given to the adaptation of hymns and tunes. In this particular no musical author excels Mr. J. P. Holbrook, whose fine taste and varied acquisitions have been admirably displayed in the pages of this book. ii. For such as may desire their use, a collection of Chants and Anthems, with select Scripture Sentences, a very brief Confession of Faith and Churclh Covenant, the Lord's Prayer and the Commandments are given. The Chants and Anthems are among the grandest that have been composed. 12. Finally; no pains have been spared, either in the carefulness and research of its editors, the expensiveness of copyright tunes, or the skill of mechanical execution, to make the " BAPTIST PRAISE BOOK" an inspiration and a joy with the great brotherhood of the Churches. And may He whose face shines on its every page, accept this labor of love, and cause it to animate the joys of His children until they unite in the chorus of praise with the redeemed in glory. A CONFESSION OF FAITH,* WE BELIEVEIn one' God, Maker and Ruler of heaven and earth, revealed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in every divine perfection;a In the Holy Scriptures as his inspired Word, and the only rule of faith and practice: b In the fall of man and his condemnation as a sinner, and God's sovereign grace and love in redemption and the choice of his people: In the way of salvation by Jesus Christ, the Son of God incarnate, who obeyed the law, suffered and died for the sins of men, and is risen and exalted a Priest and King: d In the free offer of eternal life to all in the Gospel, and the aggravated guilt of those who reject it: In the necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit, and of repentance toward God and faith in Christ: In the justification and adoption of the believer, through the blood and righteousness of Jesus:s In the Divine institution of the Christian ministry, and the visible church of professed believers with its initiatory and memorial rites, Baptism * and the Lord's Supper: h In the sacred observance of the Lord's Day, for rest, worship, and religious instruction: i In the final perseverance of all saints, through sanctification of the Spirit and obedience to the truth:J In the present life as man's only day of grace, and the soul's'entrance at death into conscious blessedness or woe: k In the resurrection of all the dead at the glorious coming of the Son of Man, and his just adjudgment of the wicked to everlasting punishment and the righteous to life eternal.' a Eph. 4: 6, Is. 37: 16, Matt. 28: I9, John Io: 30, Acts 5: 34. b 2 Tim. 3: x6, Prov. 30: 5, 6, Phil. 3: I6, I Pet. 4: I, Is. 8:20. c8: 2 Rom. 5: I2, i8, Gal. 3: o0;4: 4, 5, Eph. I: 4, I Thess. I: 4. dActs 4: I2, Phil. 2:8, 9, I Pet. 3: 8, Heb.4: 4;: 8, Ps.2:6. eJohn3: I6; xo:o, Rev. 22: 17, Matt. II:24, Heb. Ixo:29. fJohn3:38, I6, Mark i6: 6, Luke I3: 3; 18: x3, Acts 2o: x. g Rom. 5: x, 9, Acts I3:38, 39, Gal. 4: 4-7, I Cor.: 30, I Thess. 4: 3, IThess. 5: 23, 2 Cor. 7: I. h Mark 3: 24, Eph. 4: ix, x Tim. 4: 14, Matt. 28: I9, 20. I Cor. 1:2, Phil. I: i, Acts 2: 41, 42, Rom. 6: 4, Luke 22: I9, 20, I Cor. 11: 26. i Acts 20: 7, Rev. I: o, Ex. 20: 8, Heb. 10: 25, Acts 2: 26. i John I: 27,28, I John 2:x9, Phil.: 6, I Pet.: 2-5, Rom. 8. k Luke 6:22 —26; 23: 43, Rev. 22: II, Mark 22: 26, 27. 1 John 5: 28, 29, Acts 24: 15, Matt. 25: 32-46, 2 Cor. 5: Io. * Immersion only to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Saviour, and our death to sin and resurrection to a new life. NOTE. By 1" the visible church " is meant a local congregation, in distinction from the whole body of believers or kingdom of Christ, and from a territorial, national, or hierarchical church. The New Testament churches were evidently organizations of baptized believers, local, and independent, under Christ; their officers being pastors and deacons, bishop and elder being the same as pastor. A COVENANT. As we trust we have received, through Divine Grace, the Lord Jesus Christ, and given ourselves wholly to him, and on profession of our faith have been buried with him in baptism and thus united to his church, we do now solemnly and joyfully covenant with each other, and, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, engageThat we will walk together with brotherly love, exercising a Christian care and watchfulness over, each other, participating in each other's joys, and, with tender sympathy, bearing one another's burdens and sorrows: That we will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together at the Communion and other appointed meetings, but seek-and pray for the spirituality, harmony, and prosperity of this church; sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; and give its claims a sacred pre-eminence over all organizations of human origin: That we will cheerfully contribute of our means, as God has prospered us, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us; for the relief of the poor; and for spreading the gospel over the earth: That we will maintain private and family devotions; religiously educate the children committed to our care; and endeavor, in purity of heart and newness of life, and good-will toward all men, to exemplify and commend our holy faith, win souls to the Saviour, and hold fast our profession till he shall come and receive us unto himself. [Relying on the grace of God, do you thus covenant and promise?] And now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that. Great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant make us perfect in every good work to do-his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. AMEN. THE LAW OF GODJ AS WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF EXODUS. GOD spake all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. I.-Thou shalt have no other gods before me. II.-Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve threm: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third'and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands'of them that love me, and keep my commandments. III. —Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain. IV.-Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God; in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor'thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath-day, and hallowed it. V.-Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. VI.-Thou shalt not kill. VII. —Thou shalt not commit adultery. VIII.-Thou shalt not steal. IX.-Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. X.-Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. TWE -SUMMARY OF T0E LAW BY OUR LORD JESUS CIRIST. St. Matthew 22: 37-40. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. OPENING SENTENCES. THE Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For, where.two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and'he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Thus saith the High and Lofty One that inhabiteth eternity: Whose Name is holy; I dwell in the high and holy place; With him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, 0 God, thou wilt not despise. Rend your hearts, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil, OPENING SENTENCES. i Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my first-born for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath showed thee, 0 man! what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, and love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his Name: Bring an offering and come before him: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows unto the Most High. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but, if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I will arise, and go to my father; and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be?alled thy son. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. Even the youth shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good' his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Oh come, let us worship and bow down, and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. O Lord, open thou my lips, and my mouth slhall show forth thy praise. Axii LORD'S PRAYER. LORD'S PRAYER. OUR Father which art in heaven: Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our tlebtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.) AMEN. BENEDICTION. THE Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Amen.-NUMBERS vi. 24-26. W O RS H I P. 7s & 6s. 4 New graces ever gaining:O ( DAY of rest and gladness, From this our day of rest, J 0 day of joy and light, We reach the rest remaining O balm of care ahd sadness, To spirits of the blest: Most beautiful, most bright; To Holy Ghost be praises, On thee, the high and lowly, To Father and to Son; Bending before the throne, The Church her voice upraises Sing, Holy, Holy, Holy, To thee, blest Three in One. To the Great Three in One. 2 On thee, at the creation, 2 7s. 6lines. The light first had its birth: On thee, for our salvation I AFELY through another week God has brought us on our way; Christ rose from depths of earth; God hasbroughtusonourway Let us now a blessing seek, On thee, our Lord, victorious, t The Spirit sent from Heaven, D.ay of all the week the best, And thus on thee, most glorious, D of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest. A triple light was given. 2 While we pray for pardoning grace 3 To-day on weary nations The heavenly manna falls; Through the dear Redeemer's name, To holy convocations Show thy reconciled face, The silver trumpet calls, From our worldly cares set free, With pure and radiant beams, May we rest this day in thee. With pure and radiant beams,, And living water flowing 3 Here we come thy name to praise; With soul-refreshing streams. Let us feel thy presence near; 2 t~ WORSHIP. May thy glory meet our eyes While we in thy house appear: 4 7s. Here afford us, Lord, a taste I TO thy temple I repair; Of our everlasting feast. 1 Lord, I love to worship there; 4 May thy Gospel's joyful sound When within the veil I meet Conquer sinners, comfort saints; Christ before the mercy-seat. Make the fruits of grace abound; 2'While thy glorious praise is sung, Bring relief for all complaints: Touch my lips, unloose my tongue, Thus let all our Sabbaths prove That my joyful soul may bless Till we rest in thee above. NEWTON. Thee, the Lord my Righteousness! 3 7s. 6 lines. 3 While the prayers of saints ascend, I Q AVIOUR! cevho this day didst God of love! to mine attend! 3..J break Hear me, for thy Spirit pleads; The dark prison of the tomb; Hear, for Jesus intercedes! Bid my slumbering soul awake, 4 While I hearken to thy law, Shine through all its sin and gloom: Fill my soul with humble awe; Let me, from my bonds set free, Till thy Gospel bring to me Rise from sin, and live to thee. Life and immortality. 2 Blessed Spirit! Comforter! 5 From thy house when I return, Sent this day from Christ on high; May my heart within me burn; Lord, on me thy gifts confer, And at evening let me say, Cleanse, illumine, sanctify. I have walked with God to-day! All thine influence shed abroad, I MONTGOMERY. Lead me to the truth of God. 3 Sad and weary were our way, 5 7s. Fainting oft beneath our load, T ORD, we come before thee now, But for thee, thou blessed day, At thy feet we humbly bow; Resting-place on life's rough road. Oh, do not our suit disdain Here flow forth the streams of grace, Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain Strengthened hence we run our race. 1 2 Lord, on thee our souls depend, 4 Soon, too soon, the sweet reposempassion now descend; Of this day of God will cease; Fill our hearts with thy rich grace, Soon this glimpse of -Heaven will Tune our lips to sing thy praise. close, Vanish soon the hours of peace; 3 In thine own appointed way, I Now we seek thee here wetstay; Soon return the toil, the strife, All the weariness of life. Lord, we know not how to go, JUI.IA A. ELLIOT. Till a blessing thou bestow. WOR SH IP. 3 4 Send some. message from thy word, Oh, my spirit longs an'd faints That may joy and& peace afford;, For the converse of thy saints, Let thy Spirit now impart For the brightness of thy face, Full salvation to each heart. For thy fullness, God of grace! 5 Comfort those who weep and mourn, 2 Happy birds that sing and fly Let the time of joy return, Round thy altars, 0 Most High! Those who are cast down lift up, Happier souls that find a rest Make them strong in faith and hope. In their Heavenly Father's breast! 6 Grant that all may seek and find Like the wandering dove that found -Thee a God supremely kind; No repose on earth around, Thee a God supremely kind; They can to their ark repair, Heal the sick, the captive free, They can to their ark repair, Let us all rejoice in thee. And enjoy it ever there. HAMMOND. 3 Happy souls! their praises flow, L6 7s. Even in this vale of woe Waters in the desert rise, i ( OME, my soul, thy suit prepare; Manna feeds them from the skies; k Jesus loves to answer praiyer; On they go from strength to strength, He himself has bid thee pray; Till they reach thy throne at length; Therefore will not say thee nay. At thy feet adoring fall, 2 Thou art coming to a King, Who hast led them safe through all. Large petitions with -thee bring; 4 Lord, be mine this prize to win, For his grace and power are such, Guide me through this world of sin; None can ever ask too much. Keep me by tly saving grace, 3 With my burden I begin; Give me at thy side a place; Lord, remove this load of sin; Sun and Shield alike thou art, Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Guide and guard my erring heart; Set my conscience free from guilt. Grace and glory flow from thee, -Shed, oh, shed them- Lord, on me. 4 Lord, I come to thee for rest; Lord, on me.LYTE. Take possession of my breast; There thy blood-bought right maintain, 8 7s. Double. And without a rival reign. I IIGHT of life, seraphic fire, NEWTON. I., Love divine, thyself impart; Every fainting soul inspire; 7 7s. Double. Enter every drooping heart; P LEASANT are thy courts above, Every mournful sinner cheer, In the land of light and love; Scatter all' our guilty gloom; Pleasant are thy courts below, Father! in our hearts appear, In this land of sin and woe. To thy human temples come. 4 WORSHIP. 2 Come, in this accepted hour, 2 If God would speak to me, Bring thy heavenly kingdom in; And say he was my friend, Fill us with thy glorious power, How happy I should be, Set us free from all our sin: Oh, how would I attend! Nothing more can we require, The smallest sin I then should fear, We will covet nothing'less; If God Almighty were so near. Be thou all our heart's desire, 3 And does he never speak? All our joy, and all our.peace. Oh, yes; for, in his word, C. WESLEY. He bids me come and seek The God that Samuel heard' AKE, ye saints,9 H. M. In almost every page I see XAWAKE, ye saints, awake, The God of Samuel calls to me. 1 And hail this sacred day; 4 Like Samuel, let me say, In loftiest songs of praise 4 Like Samuel, let me say, jfI homage pay: Whene'er I read his word, Your joyful homage pay: Welcome the day that God hath blest, " Speak, Lord; I would obey The voice that I have heard. The type of heaven's eternal rest. ~~~~~-. And when I in thy house appear, s On this auspicious morn Speak, for thy servant waits to hear." The Lord of life arose; He burst the bars of death, I I H. M. And vanquished all our foes; I OW to thy sacred house And now he pleads our cause above, N I come with willing feet; And reaps the fruits of all his love. Where saints, with morning vows, In full assembly meet: 3 All hail, triumphant Lord! Thy power divine shall here be shown, Heaven with hosannas rings: AHndeaven with hosannas rings, And from thy throne thy mercy shine. And earth, in humbler strains, Thy praise responsive sings: 2 Oh send thy light abroad! Worthy the Lamb that once was slain, Thy truth with heavenly ray Thro' endless years to live and reign. Shall lead my soul to God, COTTERILL. And guide my doubtful way: I'll hear thy word with faith.sincere, r10 H. M. And learn to fear and praise the Lord. x W HEN little Samuel woke, 3 Here reach thy bounteous hand, And heard his Maker's voice, And all my sorrows heal; At every word he spoke,' Here health and strength divine, How much did he rejoice! Oh make my bosom feel! O blessed, happy child, to find Like balmy dew, shall Jesus' voice The God of heaven so near and kind! My bones rejoice, my strength renew. WOR SHIP. 5 4 Thus in thy holy hill, In thee our tribes appear Before thine altar, Lord, To pray, and praise, and hear My harp and song shall sound The sacred gospel's joyful sound. The glories of thy word: 3 Here David's greater Son Henceforth to thee, O God of grace, Has fixed his royal throne; A hymn of praise miy life: shall be. He sits for grace' and judgment here: He bids the saint be glad, 1 2 H. M. He makes the sinner sad, I l/,ELCOME, delightful morn, And humble souls rejoice with fear. V V TThou day of sacred rest; 4 May peace attend thy gate, I hail thy kind return; And joy within thee wait Lord, make these moments blest! To bless the soul of every guest: From the low train of mortal toys The man who seets thy peace, I soar to reach immortal joys. And wishes thine increase2 Now may the King descend A thousand blessings on him rest! And fill his throne of grace; 5 My tongue repeats her vows, Thy sceptre, Lord, extend, "Peace to this sacred house!" While saints address thy face. For here my friends and kindred dwell; Let sinners feel thy quickening word, And since my glorious God And learn to know and fear the Lord. Makes thee his blest'abode, 3 Descend, celestial Dove, My soul shall ever love thee well. WATTS. With all thy quickening powers; I 4. S. P. M. Disclose a Saviour's love,I IS heaven begun below And bless the sacred hours: And bless the sacred hours: To hear Christ's praises flow Then shall my soul new life obtain, In Zion where his name is known: Nor Sabbaths be indulged in vain. What will it be aIove HAYWARD. To sing redeeming love, I3 s. P. M. And cast our crowns before his throne i! i TJ OW pleased and blest was I 2 Oh, what sweet company To hear the people cry, We then shall hear and see! "Come, let us seek our God to-day!" What harmony will there abound, Yes, with a cheerful zeal When souls unnumbered sing We'll haste to Zion's hill, The praise of Zion's King, And there our vows and honors'pay. Nor one dissenting voice is found! 2 Zion, thrice happy place, 3 With everlasting joy, Adorned with wondrous grace, Such as will never cloy, And walls of strength embrace thee round: We shall be filled, nor wish for more; G6WO R SHItP. Bright as meridian day, 6 Then shall I see, and hear, and know, Calm as the evening ray, All I desired or wished below'; Full as a sea without a shore. And every power find sweet employ 4 Till that blest period come, In that eternal world of joy. WATTS. Zion shall be my home; And may I never thence remove 16 L. M. Till from the church below To heaven at once low I goOW pleasant, how divinely fair, O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings And there commune in perfect love! are o are! SWAIN. With long desire my spirit faints I5 L. M. To meet th' assemblies of thy saints. 15 L.M. __ WEET is the work, my God, my 2 My flesh would rest in-thine abode; My panting heart cries out for God! King, My God, my King, why should I be To praise thy name, give thanks, and So far from all my joys and thee So far from all my Joys and thee? sing; To show thy love by morning light, 3 Blest are the saints who dwell on And talk of all thy truth at night. high, Around thy throne, above the sky; 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest; Thy brightest glories shine above, No mortal cares shall seize my breast: And all their Uwork is praise and love. O may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound!, 4 Blest are the souls who find a place' in my Lord, Within the temple of thy grace; 3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, There they behold thy gentler rays, And bless his works, and bless hisword AneThy s works of grace how bright they And seek thy face, and learn thy praise. Thy works of grace how bright they shine! 5 Blest are the men whose hearts are set How deep thy counsels, how divine! To find the way to Zion's gate; God is their strength; and through the 4 Fools never raise their thoughts so road, high;ey lean upon their helper, God. Like brutes they live, like brutes they WTTTs. die! Like grass they flourish, till thy breath I7 L. M. Blasts them in everlasting death. I OW sweet to leave the world 5 But I shall share a glorious part; awhile, When grace hath well refined my heart; And seek the presence of our Lord I And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Dear Saviour, on thy people smile, Like holy oil, to cheer my head. According to thy faithful word. WOR SIAP. T 2 From busy scenes we now retreat, 1 To feel devotion's soothing power, That we may here converse with And catch the manna of thy word. theed- 13 And dear to me thd loud Amen, O Lord, behold us at thy feet! Which echoes through the blest Let this the gate of heaven be. abode, 3 "Chief of ten thousands," now appear, Which swells, and sinks, and swells That we by faith may view thy face; again, Oh, speak, that we thy voice may hear, Dies on the walls, but lives to God. And let thy presence fill the place! 4 Oft wheh the world, with iron hands, KELLY. Has bound me in its six days' chain, This bursts them, like the strong man's L. M. bands, I Y opening eyes with rapture i And lets lny spirit-loose again. 5 Go, man of pleasure, strike thy lyre, The dawn of thy returning day; Of broken Sabbaths sing the charms; My thoulghts, O God, ascend to thee, While thus my early vows I pay. Ours be the prophet's car of fire That bears us to a Father's arms. 2 Oh, bid this trifling world retire, CUNNINGHAM. And drive each carnal thought away; 20 L. M. Nor let me feel one vain desireOne sinful thought through all the T weHINE earthly Sabbaths, love, day. But there's a nobler rest above; 3 Then, to thy courts when I repair, To that our longing souls aspire, My soul shall rise on joyful wing, With cheerful hope and strong desire, The wonders of thy love declare, 2 No more fatigue, no more distress, And join the strains which angels Nor sin nor death shall reach the place; sing. No groans shall mingle with the songs That warble from immortal tongues. 9 L. M. 3 No rude alarms of raging foes, I i EAR is the ha llowed morn to me, No cares to break the long repose, When Sabbath bells awake No midnight shade, no clouded sun, the dsay, But sacred, high, eternal noon. And, by their sacred minstrelsy, Call me from earthly cares away. 4 0 long-expected day, begin! Dawn on these realms of woe and sin;'2 And dear to me the winged hour Fain would we leave this weary road, Spent in thy hallowed courts, O And sleep in death to rest with God. Lord! DODDRIDG9. 8 WOR$SHIP. 21L. M 5 In holy duties let the day L. Mt. In holy pleasures pass away. I T ORD, how delightful'tis to see How sweet a Sabbath thus to spend, I A whole assembly worship thee! In hope of one that ne'er shall end! At once they sing, at once they pray, STENNETT. They hear of heaven, and learn the way. 23 L. M. 2 I have been there, and still would go, I SWEET is the light of Sabbath eve,'Tis like a little heaven below; And soft the sunbeams lingerNot all that careless sinners say, ing there; Shall tempt me to forget this day. For these blest hours the world I leave, Wafted on wings of faith and prayer. 3 Oh, write uponl my memory, Lord, The truths and precepts of thy word!. 2 Season of rest! the tranquil soul That I may break thy laws no more, Feels the sweet calm, and melts to But love thee better than before. love; WATTS. And while these sacred moments roll, Faith sees the smiling heaven above. 2~2 L.M. 3 Nor Will our days of toil be long;.I ANOTHER S daybbath is b don e; Our pilgrimage will soon be trod; Another Sabbath is begun. And we shall join the ceaseless song, Return, mysoul, enjothy the rest; The endless Sabbath of ouir God. Improve the day thy God hath blest..ED.MESTON. 2 Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns selove as-I 24. L. M. signs So sweet a rest to wearied minds; I ILLIONS within thy courts Provides an antepast of heaven, have met, And gives this day the food of seven. Millions, this day, before thee bowed; Their faces Zion-ward were set, 3 0 that our thoughts and thanks may rise Vows with their lips. to thee they ~~ rin~~~~ ~se vowed.:As grateful incense to the skies; And draw from heaven that sweet re- 2 Soon as the light of morning broke pose O'er island, continent, or deep, Which none but he that feels it knows. Thy far-spread family awoke, Sabbath, all round the world, to 4 This heavenly calm within the breast keep. Is the dear pledge of glorious rest Which for the chorch of God remains, 3 From east to west the sun surveyed, The end of cares, the end of pains. From north to south adoring throngs; WOR SHIP. 9 And still, when evening stretched her 4 Do more than pardon, give us joy, shade, Sweet fear, and sober liberty, The stars came out to hear their And simple hearts without alloy songs, That only long to be like thee. Through life's long day, and dleath's 4 And not a prayer, a tear, a sigh, Hath failed this day some suit to gain; dark nilht, To those in trouble thou wert nigh: gentle Jesus, be our. FABkR. Not one hath sought thy face in vain. 5 Yet one prayer more!-and be it one, L.M. 6 lines. In which both heaven and earth i W HEN, streaming from the eastaccord. ern skies, Fulfill thy promise to thy Son; The morning light salutes mine eyes, Let all that breathe call Jesus LORD! 0 Sun of righteousness divine, MONTGOMIERY. On me with beams of mercy shine! Oh! chase the clouds of guilt away, 25 L. M. 6 lines. And turn my darkness.into day. i Q WEET Saviour, bless us ere we go; 2 And when to heaven's all-glorious King 3 Thy word into our minds instill; My morning sacrifice I bring, And make our lukewarm hearts to glow And, mourning o'er my guilt and With lowly love and fervent will. shame, Through life's long day, and death's Ask mercy in my Saviour's name; dark night, lThen, Jesus, cleanse me with thy blood, O gentle Jesus, be our light. And be my Advocate with God. z The day is gone, its hours have run, 3 When each day's scenes and labors And thou hast taken count of all, close, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, And w rearied nature seeks repose, The broken vow, the frequent fall. NWith pardoning mercy richly blest, Through life's long day, and death's Guard me, my Saviour, while I rest; dark night, i And, as each morning sun shall rise, O gentle Jesus, be our light. Oh, lead me onward to the skies! 3 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways And at my life's last setting sun, True absolution and release; My conflicts o'er, my labors done, And bless us, more than in past days, Jesus, thy heavenly.radiance shed, With purity and inward peace, To cheer and bless my dying bed; Through life's long day, and death's Ad from death's gloommyspiritraise, dark night, To see thy face and sing thy praise. O gentle Jesus, be our light. w. SHRUBSOL. 10 WORSHIP. L2..! 3 No words can tell what sweet relief, 27L. LM. There forrmy every want I find; I ROi- every stormy wind that What strength for warfare, balm for blows,' grief, From every swelling tide of woes, What deep and cheerful peace of There is a calm, a sure retreat- mind Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 4 Lord, till I reach the blissful shore, 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds No privilege so dear shall be, The oil of gladness orn our heads, As thus my inmost soul to pour A place, than all besides, more, sweet- In faithful, filial prayer to thee! It is the blood-bought mercy-seat.. c. ELLIOT. 3 There is a scene, where spirits blend, 29 L. M. Where friend holds fellowship with J W HAT various hindrances we friend; meet Though sundered far, by faith they meet I coming to a mercy-seat! Around one common mercy-seat.. Yet who that knows the worth of prayer 4 There, there on eagles' wings we soar, But wishes to be often there? And sin and sense molest no more, 2 Prayer makes the darlened clouds And heav'n comes down our souls to withdraw; greet, Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. Gives exercise to faith and love, OPh, let my hand forget her skill, Brings every blessing from above. My tongue be silent, cold and still, 3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; This bounding heart forget to beat, Prayer Irakes the Christian's armor If I forget thy mercy-seat! STOWELL. bright; 28. L. M. And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. Y God, is any hour so sweet, IV From blush of morn to even- 4 Have you no words'? ah! think again; ing star, Words flow apace when you complain, As that which calls me to thy feet, And fill a fellow-creature's ear The calm and holy hour of prayer? With the sad tale of all your care. 2 Then is my strength by thee renewed; 5 Were half the breath thus vainly spent Then are my sins by thee forgiven; To heaven in supplication sent, Then dost thou cheer my solitude, Our cheerful song would oftener be, With clear and beauteous hopes of "Hear what the, Lord hath done for heaven. me 1" COWPER. t WORSHIP. 11 oL. M.3 Hast thou a friend whose image dear 30 L. M. May prove an idol worshipped here? AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Implore the Lord that nought may be Thy daily stage of duty run; A shadow between heaven and thee. Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise 4 Whate'er the care that breaks thy rest, To pay thy morning sacrifice. Whate'er the wish that swells thy 2 Wake and lift up thyself, my heart, breast, And with the angels bear thy part, Spread before God that wish, that care, Who, all night long, unwearied sing And change anxiety to prayer. High praise to the eternal King. 32 L.M. 3 Glory to thee who safe hast kept, I OD of the morning, at whose And hast refreshed me whilst I slept! voice Grant, Lord, when I from death shall The cheerful sun makes haste to rise, wake, And like a giant doth rejoice I may of endless light partake! To run his journey through the skies. 4 Lord, I my vows to thee renew; 2 Oh, like the sun may I fulfill Disperse my sins as morning dew; The appointed duties of the day; Guard my first springs of thought and With ready mind and active will, will, March on and keep my heavenly way. And with thyself my spirit fill. 3 But I shall rove, and lose the race, 5 Direct, control, suggest, this day, If God my Sun should disappear, All I design, or do, or say; And leave me in this world's wide maze, All To follow every wandering star. That all my powers, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. 4 Give me thy counsel for my guide, KEN. And then receive me to thy bliss; All my desires and hopes beside 3 L. M. Are faint and cold compared with this. WATTS. TAST thou within a care so deep, I;7 chases from thine eyelids 33 L. M. sleep? I G LORY to thee, my God, this To thy Redeemer take that care, X night, And change anxiety to pr'ayer. For all the blessings of the light; 2 Hast thou a hope with. which thy heart Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Would almost feel it death to part? Beneath thine own Almighty wings. Entreat thy God that hope to crown, 2' Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, Or give thee strength to lay it down. The ill that I this day have done; 12 WOR SHIP. That with the world, myself, and thee, 5 Thus, when the night of death shall I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. come,.3 Teach me to live, that I may dread My flesh shall rest beneath the The grave as little as my bed; ground; Teach me to die, that so I may And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb, R~ise glorious at the awful day. With sweet salvation in the sound. WATTS. 4 Oh, may my soul on thee repose; And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close, 35 L. M. Sleep, that may me more vigorou's i REAT God, to thee my evening make song To serve my God when I awake. With humble gratitude I raise; 5 Praise God from whom all blessings Oh let thy mercy tune my tongue, flow;. And fill my heart with lively praise. Praise him, all creatures here below; 2 My days, unclouded as they pass, Praise him above, ye heavenly host; And every gently rolling hour, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Are monuments of wondrous grace, KEN. And witness to thy love and power. 34 L. M. 3 And yet this thoughtless, wretched I THUS far the Lord hath led me on,' heart, Thus far his power prolongs Too oft regardless of thy love, my days; Ungrateful, can from thee depart, And every evening shall make known' And, fond of trifles, vainly rove. Some fresh memorial of his grace. 4 Seal my forgiveness in the blood 2 Much of my time has run to waste, Jesus; his dear name alone And I, perhaps, am near my home; I plead for pardon, gracious God, But lhe forgives my follies past, And kind acceptance at thy throne. And gives me strength for days to come. - 5 Let this blest hope mine eyelids close; 3 lay my body down to sleep: With sleep refresh my feeble frame; 3 I lay my body down to sleep: Safe in thy care may I repose, Peace is the pillow for my head, And wake with praises to thy name. While well-appointed angels keep ANNE STEEL& ANNE STEELE. Their watchful stations round my bed. 36 L. M. 4 Faith in his name forbids my fear; I UN of my soul, thou Saviour dear, Oh, may thy presence ne'er depart; It is not night if thou be near; And, in the morning, make me hear. Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise The love and kindness of thy heart. To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. WORSHIP. 13 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep 4 The world without may rage, but we My wearied eyelids gently steep, Will only cling more close to thee, Be my last thought how sweet to rest With hearts to thee more wholly given, For ever on my Saviour's breast. More weaned fromn earth, more fixed 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, on heaven. For without thee I cannot live; 5 Lord, shower upon us from above Abide with me when night is nigh, The sacred gift of mutual love; For without thee I dare not die. Each other's wants may-we supply, And reign together in the sky. 4 If some poor wandering child of thine And reign together in the sky. JOHN CHANDLER. Have spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; 38 L. M. Let him no more lie down in sin. I HILE now upon this Sabbath 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor eve, With blessings from thy boundless Thy house, Almighty God, we leave, store;'Tis sweet, as sinks the setting.sun, Be every mourner's sleep to-night, To think on all our duties done. Like infant slumbers, pure and light. 2 Oh evermore may all our bliss 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, Be peaceful, pure, divine like this.; Ere through the world our way we take, And may each Sabbath, as it flies, Till in the ocean of thy love Fit us for joys beyond the skies. We lose ourselves in heaven above. KEBLE. 39.M. 37 L. M. I A GAIN the Lord of life and light Ix LORD, how joyful'tis to see Awakes the kindling ray, The brethren join in love to Dispels the darkness of the night, thee; And pours increasing day. On thee alone their heart relies, 2 Oh, what a night was that which wrapt Their only strength thy grace supplies. A guilty world in gloom! 2 How sweet, within thy holy place, Oh, what a sun which broke this day With one accord to sing thy grace, Triumphant from the tomb! Besieging thine! attentive ear 3 The powers of darkness leagued in vain With all the force of fervent prayer. To bind our Lord in death, 3 Oh, may we love the house of God, He shook their kingdom when he fell, Of peace and joy the blest abode; By his expiring breath. Oh, may no angry strife destroy 4 And now his conquering chariot wheels That sacred peace, that holy joy. Ascend the lofty skies; 14 WORSHIP. Broken beneath his powerful cross, Death's iron sceptre lies. C. M. B LEST morning, whose young 5 This day be grateful homage paid, - b, _ dawning rays And loud hosannas sungelield our risin Let gladness dwell in every heart, Let gladness dwell in every heart, That saw him triumph o'er the dust, And praise on every tongue. And leave his dark abde. And leave his dark abode. 6 Ten thousand thousand voices join 2 In the cold prison of the tomb To hail this happy morn, The dead Redeemer lay, Which scatters blessings from its Till the revolving skies had brought O'er natwingsl lbThe third, th' appointed day. O'er nations yet unborn. BARBAULD. 3 Hell Ind the, grave unite their force To hold our Lord in vain; 4-0 C. M. The sleeping Conqueror arose, ND now another week begins, And burst their feeble chain. This day we call the Lord's; 4 To thy great name, Almighty Lord, This day he rose, who bore our sins- These sacred hours we pay, For so his word records. And loud hosannas shall proclaim 2 Hark, how the angels sweetly sing!- The triumph of the day. Their voices fill the sky; WATTS. They hail their great victorious King, 42 C. M. And welcome him on high. And welcome hi on higRD, in the morning thou shalt 3 We'll catch the note of lofty praise; hear May we their rapture feel;. My voice ascending high; Our thankful songs with theirs we'll To thee will I direct my prayer, raise, To thee lift up mine eye. And emulate their zeal. 2 Up to the hills where Christ is gone 4 Come then, ye saints! and grateful To plead for all his saints, sing Presenting at his Father's throne Of Christ, our risen Lordl- Our songs and our complaints. Of Christ, the everlasting KingOf Christ, th 3 Thou art a God before whose sight Of Christ, th' incarnate Word. The wicked shall not stand; 5 Hail, mighty Saviour! thee we hail: Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, High on thy throne above; Nor dwell at thy right hand. Till heart and flesh together fail, We'll sing thy matchless love. 4 But to thy house will I resort,!KEL.Y. To-taste thy mercies there; WOR SHIP. 15 I will frequent thy holy court, 3 " Thou art the light prepared to shine And worship in thy fear. Upon the Gentile lands, 5 Oh, may the Spirit uide my feet Thine Israel's glory, and their hope, nOh, mways the righteousness myfeetTo break their slavish bands." In ways of righteousness; Make every path of duty straight 4 Jesus! the vision of thy face And plain before my face. Hath overpowering charms! WATTS. Scarce shall I feel death's cold'embrace, 43 C. M. If Christ be in my arms.'I X l ITHIN thy house, 0 Lord, our WATTS. V God, 45 C.M. In glory now appear; I H OW did my heart rejoice to hear Make this a place of thine abode, My friends devoutly say, And shed thy blessings here. In Zion let us all appear, 2 When we thine awful seat surround, And keep the solemn day! " Thy Spirit, Lord, impart; 2 I love her gates, I love the road; And let thy gospel's joyful sound The Church, adorned with grace, With power reach every heart. Stands like a palace, built for God, To show his milder face. 3 Here let the blind their sight obtain; Here give the mourners rest': 3 Up to her courts, with joys unknown, Let Jesus here triumphant reign, The holy tribes repair; Enthroned in every breast. The Son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment there. 4 Here let the voice of sacred joy And humble prayer arise, 4 He hears our praises and complaints; Till higher strains our tongues employ, while his awful voice In realms beyond the skies. Divides the sinners from the saints, We tremble and rejoice. 44 c. M. 5 Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest! I' ORD, at thy temple we appear,. as thy Simpeo camea, With holy gifts and heavenly grace Be her attendants blest! And hope to meet our Saviour hereOh make our joys the same. 6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains: 2 With what divine and vast delight There my best friends, my kindred, The good old man was filled, dwell; When fondly in his withered arms There God, my Saviour reigns. He clasped the holy child! WATTS. 16 WORSHIP. 4 -6 CM. 4 There, mighty God, thy words declare 4 C. M. The secrets of thy will; I f OME, thou desire of all thy saints! And still we seek thy mercy there, Our humble strains attend, And sing thy praises still. While, with our praises and complaints, WATTS Low at thy feet we bend. 8 2 How should our songs, like those 4 c. M. above, I ETARLY, my God, without delay, With warm devotion rise! I haste to seek thy face; How should our souls, on wings of love, My thirsty spirit faints away, Mount upward to the skies! Without thy cheering grace. 3 Come, Lord! thy love alone can raise 2 So pilgrims, on the scorching sand, In us the heavenly flame! Beneath a burning sky, Then shall our lips resound thy praise, Long for a cooling stream at hand; Our hearts adore thy name. And they must drink, or die. 4 Dear Saviour! Let thy glory shine, 3 I've seen thy glory, and thy power, And fill thy dwellings here, Through all thy temple shine; Till life, and love, and joy divine My God, repeat that heavenly hour, A heaven on earth appear. That vision so divine. 5 Then shall our hearts enraptured say, 4 N6t all the blessings of a feast Come, great Redeemer! come, Can please my soul so well, And bring the bright, the glorious day, As when thy richer grace I taste, That calls thy children home. And in thy presence dwell. STEELE. 5 Not life itself, with all its joys, 47 C. M. Can my best passions move, Y soul, how lovely is the place Or raise so high my cheerful voice, To which thy God resorts! As thy forgiving love.'Tis heaven to see his smiling face, 6 Thus, till my last, expiring day, Though in his earthly courts. I'll bless my God and King; 2 There the great Monarch of the skies Thus will I lift my hands to pray, His saving power displays; And tune my lips to sing. WATTS. And light breaks in upon our eyes With kind and quickening rays. 49 C. M. 3 With his rich gifts the heavenly Dove I I LOVE to see the Lord below; Descends and fills the place, His church displays his grace; While Christ reveals his wondrous love, But upper worlds his glory know, And sheds abroad his grace. And view him face to face. WORS S P. 17 2 I love to worship at his feet, Though sin annoy ipe there; 5 C. M. But saints, exalted near his seat, I'"OME, dearest Lord, and feed thy Have no assaults to fear.. sheep, On this sweet day of rest; 3 I love to meet him in his court, And tastehis heavenly loveOh, bless this flock, and make this fold And taste~his heavenly love; But still his visits seem too short, Enjoy a heavenly rest Or I too soon remove. 2 Welcome and precious to my soul He shines, and. Are these sweet days of love; am all delight; But what a Sabbath shall I keep He hides, and all is pain: W hen I shall rest above! When will he fix me in his sight, When I shall rest above! And ne'er depart again? 3 I come, I wait, I hear, I pray; lovethy seiceno; Thy footsteps, Lord, I trace; 5 0 Lord, I love thy service now; Lo..curd,.i y tpIsHere, in thine own appointed way, Thy church displays thy power;.I wait to see thy face. But soon in heaven I hope to bow MASON. And praise thee evermore. WATTS. 52 c. M. 50 c. M. I now the sun's declining rays I T HiS is the day the Lord hath At eventide descend; made, So life's brief day is sinking down He calls the hours his own; To its appointed end. Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, 2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were And praise surround the throne. stretched, 2 To-day he rose and left the dead, To draw thy people nigh; And Satan's empire fell; Oh, grant us then that cross to love, To-day the saints his triumph spread, And in those arms to die. And all his wonders tell. 3 All glory to the Father be, 3 Hosanna to th' anointed King, All glory to the Son, To David's holy Son; All glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, Help us, O Lord-descend and bring While endless ages run. Salvation from thy throne. 53 7s. 4 Blest be the Lord who comes to men With messages of grace; I Jj0RD of hosts, how bright, how fair, Who comes in God his Father's name E'en on earth thy temples are To save our sinful race. Here thy waiting people see To save our sinful race. WATTS. Much of heaven and much of thee. 2 18 WORSHIP. 2 From thy gracious presence flows 5 Bliss that softens all our woes;. M. While thy Spirit's holy fire I EAR Shepherd of thy people, Warms our hearts with pure desire. L here Thy presence now display; 3 Here we supplicate thy throne; Thy presence now display; Here thou mak'st thy glories known; As thou hast given a place for prayer, So give us hearts to pray Here we learn thy righteous ways,, Taste thy love, and sing thy praise. 2 Within these walls let holy peace, And love, and concord dwell; 4 Thus, with sacreld songs of joy, Here give the troubled Conscience ease, We our happy lives employ; The wounded spirit heal. Love, and long to love thee more, Till from earth to heaven we soar. 3 The feeling heart, the melting eye, The humble mind bestow; And shine upon us from on high, 5 GC. M. To make our graces grow! i OME, let us strike our hiarps 4 May we in faith receive the word,'-___ C M r afresh, afresh, In faith present our prayers; To great Jehovah's name; And in the presence of our Lord Sweet be the accents of our tongues, b I, Unbosom all our cares. When we his love proclainl. 5 And may the gospel's joyful sound, 2'Twas by his bidding we were called Enforced by mighty grace, In pain awhile to part; Awake many sinners round,'Tis by his care we meet again, To come and fill the place. And gladness fills our heart. NEWTON. 3 Blest be the hand that has preserved 56. M Our feet from every snare; And blest the goodness of the Lord, I ORD, thou wilt hear me when I Which to this hour we share. pray; I am for ever thine; 4 0 may the Spirit's quickening power I fear before thee all the day, Now sanctify ouir joy, Nor would I dare to sin. And warm our zeal in works of love, 2 And while I rest my weary head, Our talents to employ. From cares and business free, 5 Fast, fast our minutes fly away;'Tis sweet conversing on my bed Soon shall our wanderings cease; With my own heart and thee. And with our Father we shall dwell, A family of peace! 3 I pay this evening sacrifice; REED. And when my work is done, WOR SHIP. i9 Great God! my faith and hope relies 2 How welcome is the early dawn Upon thy grace alone. That opens on the sight, 4 Thus, with my thoughts composed to When first the soul-reviving morn peace, Sheds forth new rays of light. I give mine eyes to sleep; 3 Blest day! thine hours too soon will Thy hand in safety keeps my days, cease, And will my slumbers keep. I Yet, while they gently roll, NEEDHAM. Breathe, heavenly Spirit, source of 57 C. M. peace, iI LOVE to steal awhile away A Sabbath o'er my soul. From every cumbering care, 4 When will my pilgrimage be done, And spend the hours of setting day The world's. long week be o'er, In humble, grateful prayer. That Sabbath dawn which needs no sun, That day which fades no more? 2 I love, in solitude, to shedhich fades no more EDMESTON. The penitential tear; And all his promises to plead 59 c. M. Double. Where none but God is near. e to tiHILE thee I seek, protecting 3 I love to think on mercies past, V Power, And future good implore; Be my vain wishes stilled; And all my cares and sorrows cast And may this consecrated hour On him whom I adore. With better hopes be filled! 4 I love, by faith, to take a view Thy love the power of thought beOf brighter scenes in heaven; stowed; The prospect doth my strength renew, To thee my thoughts would soar; While here by tempests driven. Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed; 5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is o'er, That mercy I adore. May its departing ray 2 In each event of life, how clear Be calm as this impressive hour, -Thy ruling hand I see! And lead to endless day. Each blessing to my soul more dear, MRS. BRo,-N'. Because conferred by thee. 58 c. M. In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, ~I xl THEN the worn spirit wants reWVV pose, i My heart shall find delight in praise, pAnd sighs herGod to seek, Or seek relief in prayer. And sighs her God to seek, How sweet to hail the evening's close, 3 When gladness wings my favored hour, That ends the weary week. Thy love my thoughts shall fill; 20 WOR SHIP. Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, 3 There, if thy Spirit touch the soul, My soul shall meet thy will. And grace her mean abode, My lifted eye, without a tear, 1Oh, with what peace and joy and love The gathering storm shall see; She communes with her God! My steadfast heart shall know no fear, 4 Author and guardian of my life, That heart will rest on thee. Sweet source of light divine, WILLIAMS. And-all harmonious names in one60o C. M. Double. My Saviour, thou art mine. AI ALMIGHTY God, thy word is cast 5 What thanks I owe thee, and what love!.-X Like seed into the ground; A boundless, endless store! Oh may it grow in humble hearts, Thy praise shall fill the realms above, And righteous fruits abound. When time shall be no more. Let not the foe of Christ and man COWPER. This holy seed remove, 63C. M. But give it root in praying souls I eH AIL, tranquil hour of closing To bring forth fruits of love. day' CAWOOD. Begone, disturbing care! 6i C. M. Double. And look, my soul, from earth away To him who heareth prayer. I J N God's own house pronounce his praise, 2 How sweet the tear of penitence, His grace he there reveals; Before his throne of grace, To heaven your joy and wonder raise, While to the contrite spirit's sense, For there his glory dwells. He shows his smiling face. Let all your secret passions move 3 How sweet, through long-remembered While you rehearse his deeds; years, But the great workof saving love, His mercies to recall, Your highest praise exceeds. And pressed withwants, and griefs, WATTS. and fears, 62 C. M. To trust his love for all. F AR from the world, O Lord, I flee, 4 How sweet to look, in thoughtful hope, From strife and tumult far; Beyond this fading sky, From scenes where Satan wages still And hear him call his children up His most successful war. To his fair home on high. 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, 5 Calmly the day forsakes our heaven With prayer and praise agree; To dawn beyond the west; And seem by thy sweet bounty made So let my soul in life's last even, For those who follow thee. Retire to glorious rest. BACON. W OR SHIP. 21 6+ C. M. His watchword at the gates of deathHe enters heaven with prayer. I A THRONE of grace! then let us of go race!5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, And offer up our prayer; from his wabs; A gracious God will mercy show While angels in their songs rejoice, Teo all that worship there. And cry —"' Behold he prays! " 2 A throne of grace! oh, at that throne 6 0 thou, by whom we come to GodOur knees have often bent! The Life, the Truth, the Way; And God has showered his blessings The path of prayer thyself hast trod; down Lord! teach us how to pray. MiONTGOMERy..As often as we went. ER 3:A throne of grace! rejoice, ye saints; 66 c. M. That throne is open still; RE is an eye that never To God unbosom your complaints, sleeps And then inquire his will. Beneath the wing of night; Beneath the wing of night; 4 A throne of grace we yet shall need There is an ear that never shuts, Long as we draw our breath, When sink the beams'of light. A Saviour, too, to intercede, 2 There is an arm that never tires, Till we are changed by death. When human strength gives way; c TORBIN. 1There is a love that never fails, 65 C. M. When earthly loves decay. I PRAYER is the soul's sincere de- 3 That eye is fixed on seraph throngs; sire, That arm upholds the sky; Unuttered or expressed; That earis filled with angel songs; The motion of a hidden fire That love is throned on high. That trembles in the breast. 4 But there's a power which man can 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, wield The falling of a tear, When mortal aid is vain, The upward glancing of an eye, That eye, that arm, that love to reach, When none but God is near. That listening ear to gain. 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech 5 That power is prayer, which soars on That infant lips can try; high, Prayer the sublimest strains that reach Through Jesus, to the throne; The majesty on high. And moves the hand which moves the 4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, world, The Christian's native air: To bring salvation down! 22'WORSHIP. 67 C M 5 Then let our songs abound, GC. M. And every tear be dry; We're marching through Immanuel's man, ground, Returning whence it came; To fairer worlds on high. Love is the sacred fire within, WATTS. And prayer the rising flame. 69 s 2 It gives the burdened spirit ease, 69 S. M. And soothes the troubled breast; I SWEET is the work, O Lord, Yields comfort tothe mourning soul, Thy glorious acts to sing, And to the weary rest. To praise thy name, and hear thy word, And grateful offerings bring. 3 When God inclines the heart to pray, He hath an ear to hear; 2 Sweet, at the dawning hour, To him there's music in a sigh, Thy boundless love to tell; And beauty in a tear. And when the night-wind shuts the flower, 4 The humble suppliant cannot fail Still on the theme to dwell. To have his wants supplied, Since he fdr sinners intercedes, 3 Sweet, on this day of rest, Who once for sinners died. To join in heart and voice BEDDOME. With those who love and serve thee best, 68 And in thy name rejoice. 68 S.M. i fOME, we that love the Lord, 4 To songs of praise and joy And let our joys be known; Be every Sabbath given, Join in a song with sweet accord; That such may be our blest employ And thus surround the throne. Eternally in heaven. LYTE. 2 Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God, 70 s. M. But children of the heavenly King I WELCOME, sweet day of rest, May speak their joys abroad. That saw the Lord arise! 3 The men of grace have found Welcome to this reviving breast, Glory begun below; And these rejoicing eyes!Celestial fruits on earthly ground 2 The King himself comes near, From faith and hope may grow. And feasts his saints to-day; 4 Tlhe hill of Zion yields Here may we sit and see him here, A thousand sacred sweets And love, and praise, and pray. Before we reach the heavenly fields, 3 One day amidst the place Or walk the golden streets. Where my dear God hath been, WORSHIP. 23 Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin. 73 4 My willing soul would stay I OW sweet to bless the Lord, I And in his praises join! In such a frame as this, And in his praisesjoin With saints his goodness to record, And sit and sing herself away And sing his power divine! To everlasting bliss. WATTS. 2 These seasons of delight 97 S. IM. The dawn of glory seem, Like rays of pure celestial light, I ING to the Lord our might, Which on our spirits beam. With holy fervor sing; Let hearts and instruments unite 3 Oh, blest asstrance this! To praise te heavenly Iing Bright morn of heavenly day; Sweet foretaste of eternal bliss, 2 This is his holy house, That cheers the pilgrim's way. And this his festal day, When he accepts the humblest vows. That we sincerely pay. 3 The Sabbath to our sires I J ESUS, we look to thee, j Thy promised presence claim; In mercy first was given; hou in the midst of us wilt be, The Church her Sabbaths still requires Assembled in thy name. To speed her on to heaven. LYTF. 2 Thy name salvation is, Which here we come to prove; 72 S. M. The name is life, and health, and peace, HOOW charming is the place And everlasting love. Where my Redeemer, God, C. WESLEY. Unveils the beauties of his face, And sheds his love abroad! ~ 75 s. M. 2 Not th~e fair palacesc wh es, r, Ci OME to the house of prayer, To which the great resort, O thou afflicted, come; Are once to be compared with this, Where Jesus holds his court. there; He makes that house his home. 3 Here, on the mercy-seat, With radiant glory crowned, 2 Come to the house of praise, Our joyful eyes behold him sit, Ye who are happy now; And smile on all around. In sweet accord your voices raise, STENNETT. In kindred homage bow. 24 WOR SHIP. 3 Ye aged, hither come, For ye have felt his love; 77 s. M. Soon shall your trembling tongues be' THIS is the day of light: dumb, 1 Let there be light to-day: Your lips forget to move. O Day-spring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away. 4 Ye young, before his throne Come, bow; your voices raise; This is the day of rest: Let not youhearts his praise disown Our failing strength renew ho gives the ower to praise. On weary brain and troubled breast Shed thou thy freshening dew. 5 Thou, whose benignant eye 3 This is the day of peace: In mercy looks on all- Thy peace our spirits fill; Who seest the tear of misery, WAn hear'ost the mourner's call, Bid thou the blast of discord cease, An(} hear'st the mourner's callThe waves of strife be still. 6 Up to thy dwelling-place 4 This is the day of prayer: Bear our frail spirits on, Bear our frail spirits, Let earth to heaven draw near; Till they outstrip time's tardy pace, Lift up our hearts to seek thee there And heaven on earth be won. Come down to meet us here. E. TAYLOR. 5 This' is the first of days; 76 s. M. Send forth thy quickening breath, I C OME at the mornineg hour, And wake dead souls to love and praise, k__ Come, let us kneel and pray; O Vanquisher of death Prayer is the Christian pilgrim's staff 8 To walk with God all day.7 8. M. I. THE day, O Lord, is spent; 2 At noon, beneath the Rock HE day, Lord, is spent; 1 bAbide with us, and rest; Of Ages, rest and pray;ith us, and rest; is that shelter from the sun, Our hearts' desires are fully bent Sweet is shelfrom the sunOn making thee our guest. In the weary heat of day. 2 We have not reached that land, 3 At evening, in thy home, That happy land, as yet, Around its altar, pray; WAround its altar, pray;here holy angels round thee stand, And finding there the house of God, ~~b ~ ~ FI~7~Whose sun can never set. WVith heaven then close the day. W 3 Our sun is sinking now; 4 When midnight vails our eyes, Our day is almost o'er: Oh, it is sweet to say, O Sun of Righteousness, do thou I sleep, but my heart waketh, Lord, Shine on us evermore! With thee to watch and pray. JOHN MASON NEALE. WORSHIP. 25.79SM. 4 Yet, Lord, to thy dear will, S79 S. M. If thou attune the heart, I TH HE day is past and gone, We in thine angels' music still The evening shades appear; May bear our lower part. O may we all remember well The night of death. draws near. 8. 2 We lay our garments by, i J ORD, at this closing hour, Upon our beds to rest; 1 Establish every heart So death will soon disrobe us all Upon thy word of truth and power, Of what we here possess. To keep us when we part. 3 Lord, keep us safe this night, 2 Peace to our brethren give Secure from all our fears; Fill all our hearts with love; May angels guard us while we sleep, In faith and patience may we live, Till morning light appears. And seek our rest above. E. T. FIrcH. 4 And when we early rise,. And view th' unwearied sun, 82 7s. May we set out to win the prize, I S OFTLY fades the twilight ray And after glory run. Of the holy Sabbath day; Gently as life's setting sun, 5 And when our days are past, W\Vhen the Christian's course is run. And we from time remove, O may we in thy bosom rest, 2 Night her solemn mantle spreads The bosom of thy love. O'er the earth, as daylight fades; LELAND. All things tell of calm repose 80 S X At the holy Sabbath's close.. 3 Peace is on the world abroad; i T HE day of praise is done;'Tis the holy peace of God1 The evening shadows fall; Symbol of the peace within Yet pass not from us with the sun, When the spirit rests from sin. True Light that lightenest all. 4 Still the Spirit lingers near, 2 Around thy throne on high, Wiere the evening worshipper Where night can never be, Seeks communion with the skies, The white-robed harpers of the sky Pressing onward to the prize. Bring ceaseless songs to thee. t:5 5 Saviour, may our Sabbaths be 3 Too faint our anthems here; Days of peace and joy in thee, Too soon of praise we tire; Till in heaven our souls repose, But oh, the strains how full and clear Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close. Of that eternal choir! s. F. SmiTH. 4 W OR SHIP. 83 7s. 85 7s. I W' RE another Sabbath's close, I S OFTLY now the light of day J Ere again we seek repose, Fades upon my sight away; Lord! our song ascends to thee; Free from care, from labor free, At thy feet we bow the knee. Lord, I would. commune with thee. 2 For the mercies of the day, 2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye For this rest upon our way, Naught escapes without, within, Thanks to thee alone be given, Pardon each infirmity, Lord of earth, and King of heaven. Open fault, and secret sin. 3 Cold our services have been; Mingled every prayer with sin; All of man's infirmity; But thou canst and wilt forgive; By tgaaThen from thine eternal throne, 13y thy grace alone we livd. Jesis, look with pitying eye. 4 Whilst this thorny path we tread, May thy love our footsteps lead! 4 Soon, for me, the light of day When our journey here is past, Shall forever pass away: May we rest with thee at last. Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take me, Lord, to dwvell with thee. 5 Let these earthly Sabbaths prove TaDOAke me,ell with thee. Foretastes of our joys above; While their steps thy pilgrims bend 86 8s, 7s & 4s. To the rest which knows no end. I TORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, _.4 7 Fill our hearts With joy and 84. 7s. peace IOR a season called to pait, Let us each, thy love possessing, Let us now ourselves commend Triumph in redeeming grace; To the gracious eye and heart Oh, refresh us, Of our ever-present Friend. Traveling through the wilderness. 2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer: 2 Thanks we give and adoration, Tender Shepherd of thy shee'p, For thy gospel's joyful sound; Let thy mercy and thy care May the fruits of thy salvation All our souls in mercy keep. In our hearts and lives abound; 3 In thy strength may we be strong; May thy presence, Sweeten every cross and pain; With us evermore be found. And our wasting lives prolong, Till we meet on earth again. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, xEWTON. Us from earth to call awav, WOR SHIP. 27 Borne on angels' wings to heaven, 89 1Os. Glad the summons to obey,9 wos. May we ever A BIDE with me! fast falls the evenReign with Christ in endless day. 1 1- tide, BURDER. The darkness deepens; Lord, with me 8 7 abide; 87 Ss, 7s & 4s. abide /OD ofour salvation, hen other helpers fail, and comforts I G OD of our salvation, hear us; fle Bless, oh bless us, ere we go; W joinsthe worbldsu, be near g Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. When we join the world, be near us, Lest we cold and careless grow: 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little Saviour, keep us, day; Keep us safe from every foe. Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass 2 May we live in view of heaven, away; Where we hope to see thy face; Change and decay on all around I see; Save us from unhallowed leaven, 0O thou who changest not, abide with All that might obscure thy grace; me. Keep us walking 3 I need thy presence every passing hour, Each in his appointed place.d What but thy grace can foil the tempt3 As our steps are'drawing nearer er's power To the place we call our home, Who like thyself, my guide and stay To the place we call our home,, May our view of heaven grow clearer, can be? bright of joys to come; Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. And, when dying, May thy presence cheer the gloom. 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; 88 s, 7s & 4s. Ills have no weight, and tears no bitI 7 EEP us, Lord, oh keep-us ever; terness.!1'.. Vain our hope, if left by thee; Where is death's sting? where, grave, We are thine, oh leave us never thy victory? Till thy glorious face we see: I triumph'still, if thou abide with me. Then to praise thee 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing Through a bright eternity. eyes; 2 Precious is thy word of promise, Shine through the gloom, and point Precious to thy people here; me to the skies; Never take thy presence from us, Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's Jesus, Saviour, still be near: vain shadows flee; Living, dying, In life, in death, 0 Lord, abide with May thy name our spirits cheer. me. LYTE. 28 WOR SHIP. 5 Tarry with me, O my Saviour! 90 8s & 7s. Lay my head upon thy breast $I ILENTLY the shades of evening Till the morning; then awake meGather round my lowly door; Morning of eternal rest! Silently they bring before me Faces I shall see no more. 92 ss & 7s. 2 Oh, the lost, the unforgotten, I VAINLY through nigt's wery Though the world be oft forgot; hours, Oh, the shrouded and the lonely, Keep we watch lest foes alarm; In our hearts they perish nat. Vain our bulwarks and our towers, Living in the silent hours, But for God's protecting arm. 3 Living in the silent hlours, Where our spirits only blend 2 Vain were all our toil and labor Where our spirits only blend, They, unlinkpd with earthly trouble, Did not God that labor bless; We still hoping for its end. Vain; without his grace and favor, Every talent we possess. 4 How such holy memories cluster, Like the stars when storms are past, 3. Seek we Lord's Ancinted; Pointing uto that fir hevn He shall grant us peace and rest: Pointing up.to that fair heaven hope to" gain" atlast.Ne'er was suppliant disappointed We may hope to gain at last.'Who to Christ his prayer addressed. LYTE. 91 8s&7s 93 8s &7s. I TARRY with me, O my Saviour, x I, the day of rest declinetlh, For the day is passing by; 16~ Ft a n yGather fast the shades of night; See! the shades of evening gather, May the Sun which ever shineth, And the night is drawing nigh. Fill our souls with heavenly light! 2 Many friends were gathered round me 2 Wrlhile thine ear of love addressing, In the bright days of the past; hymn we sin In~~, ~~Thus our parting hymn we sing, But the grave has closed above them, Father, grant thine evening blessing, And I linger here at last. And I linger here at last. Fold us safe beneath thy wing! 3 Deeper, deeper grow the shadows; ROBBINS. Paler now the glowing west; 94. Swift the night of death advances; rADING still fading the lastbeam Shall it be the night of rest? is slining, 4 Feeble, trembling, fainting, dying, Father in heaven! the day is declining, Lord, I cast myself on thee; Safety and innocence fly with the light, Tarry with me through the darkness! Temptation and danger walk forth with While I sleep, still watch by me. the night: WORSHIP. 29 From the fall of the shade till the And since he bids me seek his face, morning-bells chime,. Believe his word, and trust his grace, Shield me from danger, save me from I'll cast on him my every care, crime. And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! Father, have mercy, Father, have 3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of mercy, prayer! Father, have mercy, through Jesus May I thy consolation share; Christ our Lord. Till from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, 2 Father in heaven! oh, hear when we I view my home, and take my flight; call! This lobe of flesh I'll drop, and rise Hear, for Christ's sake, who is Saviour To seize the everlasting prize; of all; And shout, while passing through the Feeble and fainting we trust in thy air, might, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer! In doubting and darkness thy love be our light; 96 s. M. Let us sleep on thy breast while the I STAND up, and bless the Lord, night taper burns, Ye people of his choice; Wake in thy arms when morning re- Stand up, and bless the Lord your God turns. With heart, and soul, and voice. Father, have mercy, &c. Amen. 2 Though high above all praise, Above all blessing high, 95 L. M. Who would not fear his holy name, I VWEET hour of prayer! sweet And laud, and magnify? J hour of prayer! 3 Oh, for the living flame That calls me from a world of care, Anid bids me at my Father's throne And bids a m wantsy Fatwher's nthrone To touch our lips, our souls inspire, Make all my wants and wishes known. And ing to heaven our thought And wing to heaven our thought! In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, 4 God is our strength and song, And oft escaped the tempter's snare And his salvation ours; By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. Then be his love in Christ proclaimed With all our ransomed powers. 2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of 5 Stand up, and bless the Lord; prayer! The Lord your God adore; Thy wings shall my petition bear, Stand up, and bless his glorious name, To him whose truth and faithfulness, Henceforth,. for evermore! Engage the waiting soul to bless; MONTGOMERY. 30 WOR SHIP. 97 s. M. 99 L. M. I ET sinners take their course, I RAISE ye the Lord, his servants, And choose the road to death; t raise But in the worship of my God Your hearts and voices in his praise; I'll spend my daily breath. -His presence seek, his name adore; 2 My thoughts address his throne, Oh, praise the Lord for evermore! When morning brings the light; 2 Above the earth, beyond the sky, I seek his blessing every noon, The Lord in glory reigns on high: And pay my vows at night. The best is vile, the brightest dim,'3 Thou wilt regard my cries, The loftiest low, compared with him. O my eternal God, WVhile sinners perish in surprise, 3 Yet suppliant misery's fainting groan Beneath thy holy rod. Can reach him on his lofty throne; And all, the Godhead from above 4 But I, with all my cares, Flows down in melting grace and love. Will lean upon the Lord; I'll cast my burdens on his arm, 4 Lord, to our feeble cry attend; And rest upon his word. Be still the contrite sinner's friend; Still mark our wants, and hear our 5 His arm shall well sustain The children of his love; plea, The roundr o f hischtheir saftystands And bear us on to heaven and thee. The ground on which their safety stands No earthly power can move: WATTS. T (100 L. M. 98 S. M. I O BLESSED God, to thee I raise I RM Y soul, repeat his praise, My voice in thankful hymns of Whose mercies are so great, praise; Whose anger is so slow to rise, And when my voice shall silent be, So ready to abate. My silence shall be praise to thee. 2 His power subdues our sins, 2 For voice and silence both impart And his forgiving love, The filial homage of my heart; Far as the east is from the west, And both alike are understood Doth all our.guilt remove. By thee, thou Parent of all good. 3 High as the heavens are raised Above the ground we tread, 3Thy grace is all unsearchable, f rihe riches of his grace adThy care for-me no tongue can tell: So far htihestthoughtis exceed.Thou lov'st my loudest praise to hear, WATTS. And lov'st to bless my voiceless prayer. WORS HIP. 31 101 L. M. 103. M. (O JESUS,> Lord of heavenly grace, I THE Lord of glory is my light, Thou Brightness of thy Father's [ And my salvation, too; face, God is my strength, nor will I fear. Thou Fountain of eternal light, What all my foes can do. Whose beams disperse the shades of 2 One privilege my heart desires, night! Oh, grant me an abode 2 Come, holy Sun of heavenly love, Among the churches of thy saints, Send down thy radiance from above; The temples of my God! And to our inmost hearts convey 3 There shall I offer my requests, The Hqly Spirit's cloudless ray. And see thy beauty still; 3 Oh, hallowed thus be every day! Shall hear thy messages of love, Let meekness be our morning ray, And there inquire thy will. And faithful love our noon-day light, 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, And hope our sunset, calm and bright. There may thy children hide: 4 0 Christ, with each returning morn, God has a strong pavilion, where Thine image to our hearts is borne: He makes my soul abide. WATTS. Oh, may we ever clearly see Our Saviour and our God in thee! 04 C. M. CHANDLER. OI UR Father, God, who art in heaven, 1 02 C. M. All hallowed be thy name; Ir ] OW sweet, upon this sacred day, ML The best of all the seven, Thy kingdom come; thy will be done In heaven and earth the same. To cast our earthly thoughts away, And think of God and heaven! 2 Give us this day our daily bread; And as we those forgive 2 How sweet to be allowed to pray Who sin against us, so mty we Our sins may be forgiven! Forgiving grace receive. With filial confidence to say, "Father, who art in heaven! " 3 Into temptation lead us not; From evil set us free; 3 How sweet the words of peace to hear Fm evil set us free; And thine the kingdom, thine the power, From him to whom'tis given And glory, ever be. JUDSON. To wake the penitential tear, And lead the way to heaven! 105 C. M. 4 Then hail, thou sacred, blessed day, I OW that the sun is beaming bright, The best of all the seven, N Once more to God we pray When hearts unite their vows to pay That he, the uncreated Light, Of gratitude to heaven! MRS. FOLLF.N. May guide our souls this day. 32 WOR SHIP. 2 No sinful word, nor deed of wrong, Let thy grace, my soul's chief treasure, Nor thoughts that idly rove; Love's pure flame within me raise; But simple truth be on our tongue, And, since words can never measure, And in our hearts be love. Let my life show forth thy praise. KEY. 3 And while the hours in order flow, O Christ, securely fence 107 8s & 7s. D. Our gates beleaguer'd by the foe- I EAVENLY Shepherd, guide us, The gate of every sense. AMBROSE. feed us, Through our pilgrimage below, I o6 8s & 7s. D. And beside the waters lead us, I TORD, with glowing heart I'd praise Where thy fock rejoicing go. Lord, thy guardian presence ever, For thee, bliss thy lovebestows;Meekly bending, we implore; For the bliss thy love bestows, For the lpardonin grace bthat saves me We have found thee, and would never, For the pardoning grace that saves me, Never wander from thee more. And the peace that from it flows: Help, 0 God, my weak endeavor; Io8 This dull soul to rapture raise; 8s & 7s. D. Thou must light the flame, or never IOUR) breathe an evening Can my love be warmed to praise. blessing, Ere repose our eyelids seal; 2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought Sin and want we come confessing; thee, Thou canst save, and thou canst heal. WVretched wanderer, far astray; Though destruction walk around us, Found thee lost and kindly brought Though the arrows past us fly, thee,e Angel-guards from thee surround usFrom the paths of death away; We are safe if thou art nigh. Praise, with love's devoutest feeling, Him who saw thy guilt-born fear, 2 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness can not hide from thee: And, the light of hope revealing, Thou art he who, never weary, Bade the blood-stained cross appear. Watcheth where thy people be. 3 Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling Should swift death this night o'ertake us, Vainly would my lips express: And our'couch become our tomb, Low before thy footstool kneeling, May the morn in heaven -awake us, Deign thy suppliant's prayer to Clad in bright and deathless bloom. bless: EDMESTON. GO D. og9 L. M. Before thy throne we sinners bend: IO HOLY, holy, holy Lord! rTo us thy quick'ning power extend. B:ighllt in thy deeds and in thy 4 JehOvah! Father, Spirit, Son! name, Mysterious Godhead! Three in One! Forever be thy name adored,- Before thy throne we sinners bend: Thy glories let the world proclaim! Grace, pardon, lif, to us extend J. Coor=. 2 0 Jesus, Lamb once crucified To take our load of sins away, I I 1 L.M. Thine b.e the hymn that rolls its lay I T HEE we adore, eternal Lord!t Along the realms of upper day! We praise thy name with one 3 0 Holy Spirit from above, accord; In streuams of light and glory giv'n, Thy saints, who here thy goodness see, Thou source of ecstasy and love, Throughl all the world do worship thee. Thy praises ring through earth and z To thee a'oud all angels cry, heav'n! And ceaseless raise their songs on high, Both' cherubim and seraphim, 4 0 God triune, to thee we owe Our every thought, our everyson Tle heavens and all the powers therein. Our every thought, our every song; And ever may thy praises flow 3 The apostles join the glorious throng; From saint and seraph's burning The prophets swell the immortal song; tongue! J. W. EAsTnBUN8. uThe inartyrs' noble army raise Eteinal anthems to thy praise. I I 0 L. M. 4 Thee, holy, holy, holy; King; F ATIHER of heaven! whose love Thee, O Lord God of hosts, they sing: profound Thus earth below, and heaven above, A ransom for our souls hath found, Resound thy glory and thy love. Before thy throne we sinners bend: COTTERILL. To us thy pard'ning love extend. I 2 H H. M. 2 Almighty Son! incarnate Word! E give immortal praise Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord! For God the Father's love, Before thy throne we sinners bend: For all our comforts here To us thy saving grace extend. And better hopes above: 3 Eternal Spirit! by whose breath He sent his, wn eternal Son.The soul is raised from sin and death, To die for sins that we had done. 3 2 To God the Son belongs Forever bless and love Immortal glory too'; The sacred Three in One; Who bought us with his blood Thus heaven shall raise his Honors From everlasting-woe-: high, And now he lives and now he reigns, WVhen earth and time grow old and And sees the fruit of all his pains. die. WATT. 3 To God the Spirit's name I s & 4s.'Immortal worship give,'Imoa I C OME, thou Almighty'King, Whose new-creating power Wo Help us thy name to sing, Makes the dead sinner live: Help us t name to sing, His work completes the great design, Help us to praise: And fills the soul with joy divine. O'er all victorious, 4 Almighty God, to thee Come, and reign over us, Be endless honors done, Ancient of Days'! The undivided Three, 2 Come, thou Incarnate Word, The great and glorious-One:: Gird on thy mighty sword; Where reason fails, -with,all aher Our prayer attend! ~powers, Come, and thy people bless, There faith prevails and love: adores. WVATTS. And give thy word success: Spirit of: holiness, I'I3:H. M. On: us descend! I TO him that chose usfirst, 3 Come,Holy Comforter, 1. Before the world began; Thy sacred witness bear, To him that bore the curse In this glad hour! To save rebellious man; Thou, who almighty art, To,him that formed our hearts anev, Now rule in every heart, Is endless praise and glory due. And ne'er from us depart, 12 The Father's love shall run Spirit of power! Through our immortal songs; 4 To the great — One in Three, We bring to God the Son The highest praises be, Hosannas on our tongues; "Hence evermore! Our' lips address the Spirit's -name His sovereign majesty With equal praise and zeal the same. May we in glory see, And to eternity 3. Let every saint above, Love -and adore.:And clangel round:thle throne,'.e c. CWSLv. THE?TR/N T Y. 3 For many sins we grieve, -,J[::I 5 Os & 4s. But we thy grace receive, I..THOU, whose almighty word And in.thy Word believe; - Chaos and darkness heard, Bless us to-night. And took their flight, 3 Spirit of truth and love, Hear us, we humbly pray, Life-giving, Holy Dove, And where the gospel day Shed forth thy light.; Sheds not its glorious ray, Heal every sinner's smart, "Let there be light." Still every throbbing heart, And thine own peace impart; 2 Thou, who didst come to bring,Bless.sto-reht. RAwsope. TBless usto-night RAwsoN. On thy redeeming wing, Healing and sight, I I7 L. M. Health to the sick in mind, I EFORE Jehovah's awful throne, Sight to the inly blind, B Ye nations, bow with sacred joy: Oh, now to all mankind Know that the Lord is God alone, "Let there be light." He can create, and he destroy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, 3 Spirit of truth and love,. Spirit of truth Made us of clay, and formed us men; Life-giving, holy Dove, Life-giving,holy Dove, Aid when, like wand'ring sheep, we Speed forth thy flight; strayed, Move on- the waters' face, ve n the waters' face, He brought us to his fold again. Bearing the lamp of grace; And in-earth's darkest plaice 3 We are his people, we his care"t tere be light. A.Our souls, and all our mortal frame: ".Let there be light." MARMoTT.. What, lasting-honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy nanie.2 I6 e s & 4s. 4 We'll' crowd thy gates, with thankful 1 LATHER of love and power, F Guard thou our evening hour, High as the heaven our voices raise; Shield with thy might; And earth, with her ten thousand For all thy. care this day tongues, Ohall fill. thy courts with sounding And to our Father pray, praie. Bless us to-night. 5 Wide as the world is thy command; iVast as eternity thy love;,2 Jesus, Immanuel, Firm as a rock thy truth shaRl stand, Come in thy love to dwell When rolling years shall,ce se t( In hearts contrite; move. WA~TS. ~ G6 GOD. II8 L. M. 120 L. M.,E nations round the earth, rejoice i WVAKE, my tongue, thy tribute 7 Before the Lord, your sovereign bring King;'o him who gave thee power to sing: Serve him with cheerful heart and Praise him who is all praise above, voice; The source of wisdom and of love. With all your tongues his glory sing. 2 How vast his knowledge! how pro2 The Lord is God;'tis lie alone found! Doth life, and breath, and being give;. A depth where all our thoughts are NVe are his work, and not our own; drowned!'I'he sheep that on his pastures live. The stars he numbers, and their names 3 Enter -his gates with songs of joy, IHe gives, to all those heavenly flames.:With praises to his courts repair; 3 Through each bright world above, beAnd make it your divine employ hold'To pay your thanks and honors Ten thousand thousand charms unthere. fold; 4 The Lord is good, the Lord is kind, Earth, air, and mighty seas combine Great is his grace, his mercy sure; To speak his wisdom all divine. Andl the whole race of man shall find redemption, ol, what grace Iis truth from age to age endure. Its wonders, oh, what thought can WATTS. ti-ae! / 1 19 L. M. Here wisdom shines forever bright; i A ITIH deepest reverence at thy Praise him, my soul, with sweet delight. throne, NEEDHAM. Jehovah, peerless and unknown! 2 I Our feeble spirits strive, in vain,. M. A glimpse of thee, great God! to gain. I E thou exalted, O my God, a Who, by the closest search, can find B Above tle heavens, where The eternal, uncreated mind angels dwell; Nor men, nor angels can explore Thy power on earth be known abroad, Thy heights of love, thy depths of And land to land thy wonders tell. power.' 2 My heart is fixed; my song shall raise 3 That power we trace on every side; Immortal honors to his name; Oh! may thy wisdom be our guide! Awake, my- tongue, -to sound his And while we live, and when we die,' praise, May thine almighty love be nigh. His wondrous goodness to proclaim. PRAI SE TO GOD. 37 3 High o'er the earth his mercy reigns, 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, And reaches to the utmost sky; Not only vast-but numberless? His truth to endless years remains, NWlhat mortal eloquence can raise When lower worlds dissolve and die. Iis tribute of immortal praise. WATTS. 3 Extend to me that favor, Lord, 1 22 L. M. Thou to thy chosen dost afford; THE spacious firmament on high, When thou return'st to set thea I With all the blue ethereal sky, free, And spangled heavens, a shining Let thy salvation visit me. frame, 4 Oh, render thanks to God above, Their great Original proclaim. The fountain of eternal love: z The unwearied sun, from day to day, His mercy firm, through ages past, Does his Creator's power display, lHath stood, and shall forever last. And publishes to every land TATE & BRDY. The work of an Almighty hand. I24 L. M. 3 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, Attempt thy great Creator's Attempt thy great Crvator's And nightly to the listening earth, praiseRepeats the story of her birth; Dut, oh! what tongryue can speak his 4 While all the stars that round her burn, fame? And all the planets in their turn, What mortal verse can reach the Confirm the tidings as they roll, theme? And spread tlie truth from pole to pole. 5 What though in solemn silence, all 2 Enthroned amid the radiant spheres,,.'.....He glory like a garment wears; Move round this dark terrestrial ball; Wh-lit though no real voice nor sound To form a robe of light divine Ten thousand suns around him shine. Amid their radiant orbs be found; 6 In reason's ear they all rejoice, 3 In all our Maker's grand designs, And utter forth a glorious voice; Almighty power with wisdom shines; For ever singing, as they shine — His works, through all this wondrous "The hand that made us is divine." frame, ADDISON. Declare the glory of his name. I 23 L. M. 4 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, Xi H, render thanks to God above, Do thou, my soul, his glories sing; The fountain of eternal love; And let his praise emplov thy tongue, Whose mercy firm, through ages past, Till list'ning worlds shall join the Hath stood, and shall forever last. song! BLACKLOC.L 33 GOD. 125 L.M. 127 L. M. I J7RINGDOMS and thl'ones' t God I H, conme, lotid ahtlihems let` us belong; sing, Crown him, ye nations, in your song; Loud thanks to our Almighty King; His wondrous names and pow'rs re- For we our voices' high should raise, hearse; When our salvation's Rock we praise. His honors shall enrich your verse. 2 The depths of earth are in his hand, 2 He shakes the heav'ns with loud Her secret wealth at his command'; alarms; The strength of hills that threat the How terrible is God in arms! skies, In Israel are his mercies known; Subjected to his'empire lies. Israel is his peculiar throne. 3 The rolling ocean's vast abyss 3 Proclaim him King, pronounce him By the same sovereign right is his'; blest;'Tis moved by his almighty hand, He's your defence, your joy, your That formed and fixed the solid lanid.rest; 4 Oh, let us to his courts repaii-, Wthen terrors rise, and' nations faint, And bow with adoration there: God is the strength of every saint. Down on our knees devoutly all VATrTS. Before the Lord our Maker fall. TATE & DBRADY. 126 L.M. 8 I ( PRAISE the Lord in that blest L. M. kO place I pRAI-SE, everlasting praise, be From whence his goodness largely paid.flows; tTo him who earth's foundation laid; Praise him in heav'n, where he his face Praise to the Cod whose strong decrees Unveiled in perfect glory shows. Sway the creatio'n as he please. 2 Praise him for all the mighty acts 2 Firm are the words his prophets give, Which he in our behalf hath done; Sweet words on liih his children His kindness this return exacts, live; With which our praise should equal Each of them is the voice of Gocl, run. Who spoke and spread the skies abroad. 3 Let all, who vital breath enjoy, The breath he doth to them afford 3 Oh, for a strong, a lasting faith,. In just returns of praise employ: To credit what th' Almighty saith; Let every creature praise the Lord. T' embrace the message of his Son, TATE & BRADY. And call the joys of heaven our own. PRA IS. T- G OD. a, 4 Then, should; the ealth's- old pillars 2 Bless, O my soul,: the God of grace; shake, HRis favors claim thy highest praise: And all the wheels of nature break, Why should the wonders he hath Our steady souls shall fear no, more wrought Than solid rocks when: billows-. roar. BeI lost in silence and forgot? WATTS.'3; Tis he,, my soul, that sent. his Son, 129 L. M. To die for crimes which thou hast I i OUD hallelujahs to the Lord, I done; From' distant worlds where He owns the. ransom, and forgives creatures- dwell i Tlie hourly follies of our lives. Let heaven begin the solemn word,: And sound it dreadful down to hell. Let every land his power confess; Let all the earth adore his grace: 2 Mortals, can you refrain your tongue My heart and tongue with rapture join, When nature: all around you sings? In work and- worship so divine. Oh for a shout from old and young, WATTS From huimble swains and lofty kings t 13I L. M$ Wide as his vast dominion lies, Make the Creator's name be known' e, Though tyrants rage, and king-. Loud as his thunder shout his praise, doms rise, And sound it lofty as his throne. He utters his almighty voice4 Jehovah!'tis a glorious word! The nations melt the tumult dies;. Oh! may it dwell on every tongue; O t -on 2u; From sea to sea,'through all the shores, But saints who best have lnown the But saints whLord, He makes the noise of battle cease; * Lord, NWhen from on high his thunder roars, Are bound to raise the noblest song., He awes the trembling world to 5 Speak of the wonders of that love peace. Which Gabriel plays on every chord:and learn that I am God From all below, and all above, I'll be exalted o'er the lands; Loud hallelujahs to the LodT. I will be known and feared abroad, But still my throne in Zion stands." 130 L. M. 4 0 Lord of hosts, Almighty Kin g! I I' LESS, O my soul, the living God; While we so near tiy presence Call -home thy thoughts that dwell, rot e abroad: Our faith shall sit secure, and sing Let all the pow'rs within me joinDefiance to the gates of heI. In works and worship so divine. WATS. 40. GOD. I32 L. M. 2 To thee all angels loudly cry; L. M he heavens and all the powers on I THERE is a God!-all nature high,. speaks, Cherubs and seraphim, proclaim, Through earth, and air, and seas, Andcry, Thrice holytothy name i and skies; See! firom the clouds his glory breals, 3 Lord God of hosts, thy presence bright, When the first beams ofmnorning rise. Fills heaven and earth with beauteous light; 2 The rising sun, serenely bright, light; The apostles' happy company, O'er the wide world's extended frame The apostles' happy company, And ancient prophets, all praise thee. Inscribes, in characters of light, His mighty Maker's glorious name. 4 The crowned martyrs' noble host, The holy church in every coast,.3 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad, holy church in every coast, And trace creation's wonders o'er, Teir Maker for their Father own, Now reconciled in Christ his Son. Confess the footsteps of your God, And bow before him, and adore. STEELE. 13 L. M I 33 L.M.' XJES, God is good; in earth and. I O. God is here-let us adore, sky,,LAnd own how dreadful is this 1From ocean-depths and spreading place; wood, Let all within us feel his power, Ten thousand voices seem to cry, And silent bow before his face. " God made us all, and God is good." A: silent bow before his face. a Lo, God is here him day and ight 2 The sun that keeps his trackless way, United choirs of angels sing; And downward pours his.golden *.To him, enthroned above all height, flood, Let saints their humble worship bring. Night's sparkling hosts, all seem to say, In accents clear, that God is good. 3 Lord God of hosts, oh, may our praise Thy courts with grateful incense fill; 3 The merry birds prolong the strain, Still may we stand tefore thy face, Their song with every spring re. Still hear and do thy sovereign will. newed; J. WESLEY. And balmy air, and falling rain, 34 L. M. AEach softly whisper, "God is good.' 13+ L. M. I ALMIGHTY God, we praise and own 4 I hear it in the rushing breeze; A Thee our Creator, King alone; The hills that have for ages stood, All things were made to honor thee, The echoing sky and roaring seas, O Father of eternity. All swell the chorus, " God is good.' PRA ISE TO G'OD. 41 5 Yes, God is good, all Nature says, B v God's own hand with speechl * ll~~eod *. I eU P to the fields where angels lie, Andl rn.in, in louder notes of praise, And living waters gently roll, Shlouict sing for -joy tlhat God is lFain would my thoughts leap out and Cbroo r fly, o But sin hangs heavy on my soul. 6 For all thy gifts we bless thee, Lord; 2 O might I once mount up and see Bat chiefly for our heavenly food,.Th pardning grace, thy quick'nin., The glories of th' eternal skies, whv o -rd;) nl What little things these worlds would word; be! These prompt our song, that God is IHow despicable to my eyes! good. Joini H. GurNEY., 3 Had I a glance of thee, my God, 136 L~ M. ~Kingdoms and men would vanish i3 L. M. b soon, Ip IRAISE ye the Lord; my heart Vanish as though I saw thcm not, 1 shall join As a dim taper dies at noon. In work so pleasant, so divine; 4 Then they might fight, and rage, and My days of praise shall ne'er be past, rave, While life, and thought, and being I should perceive the noise no more last. Than we can hear a shaking leaf z Happy the man whose hopes rely When rattling thunders round us On Israel's God: he maIde the sky, roar. And earth, and seas, with all their 5 Great All in All, Eternal Iing, train; Let me but view thy lovely face, An:l none shall find his promise vain. And all my powers shall bow and sing Tahine endless grandeur and thy 3 His truth forever stands secure; He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the grace. WA. He helps the stranger in distress, 138 L. M. Th2 widow andl the fatherless. I J ORD, thou hast searched and seen me through: 4 He loves the saints; he knows tlem Thine eye comm ands with piercing view well, My rising and my resting hours, But turns the wicked dovlwn to hell' My heart and flesh with all their pow'rs. Thy God, O Zion, ever reigcns; Praise him in everlasting strains. My thoul-ts, befre they are my own, wATTS. Are to my God distinctly known; 42 G~oD. He knows the words I mean to speak, L M Ere from my opening lips they break.. I M Y God, my King, thy vario us 3 Within thy circling power I stand; On every side I find thy hand: Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, Shall fill the remnant of nm days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue, I am surrounded still with God. Till death and glory raise the song. 4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great!' 2 The wings of every hour shall bear VWhat large extent! what lofty height! Some thankful tribute to thine ear; My soul, with all the powers I boast, A Is in the boundless prospect lost. And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 5 Oh! may these thoughts possess my breast, 3 Let distant times and nations raise WVlhere'er I rove, where'er I rest, The long succession of thy praise; Nor let my weaker passions dare And unborn ages make my song Consent to sin, for God is there. The joy and triumph of their tongue. WAiS. 4 But who can speak thy wondrous 139 L. d. eeds? X G IVE thanks to God, he reigns ceeds ~ab~ove; ~Vast and unsearchable thy ws! Kind are his thoughts, his name is love Vast and Vast and immortal be thy praise! His mercy ages past have known, WAi-r And ages long to come shall own. 14' L M 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord The wonders of his grace record; I T HE Lord is King! lift up thy Israel, the nation whom he chose, voice, Andcl rescued from their. m-igthty foes. O earth, and all ye heavens,, rejoice! From world to world the joy shall 3 He feeds and clothes us all the way, ring: He guides our footsteps, lest we stray; The Lord omnipotent is Iing HIe guards us with a powerful hand, And brings us to the hea enly land. 2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare Resist his will, distrust his care? 4 0 let us, theni, with joy record Holy and true are all his ways: The truth and goodness of the Lord; Let every creature speak his praise. How great his works-how kind his waxs! 3 The Lord is King! exalt your strains,, a...s!~ Ye saints; your God, your Father Let every tongue pronounce'his praise.nts; your God, your Father WATTS. reigns; PRA ISE TO GOD. 40 One Lord, one empire, all secures: He reigns-and life and death are L. M. yours OME, let our voices join to raise A sacred song of solemn praise: 4 Oh, when his wisdom can mistake, God is a sovereign King: rehearse: His might decay, his love forsake, His honor in exalted verse. Then may his children cease to singThe Lord omnipotent is King! CONDER. Who framed our natures by his word: He is our Shepherd: we, the sheep, I4.2 L. M. His mercy chose, his pastures keep. ~I 7ITH all my powers of Come, let us hear his voice to-day, VV and tongue, The counsels of his love obey; I'll praise my Maker in my song; Nor let our hardened hearts renew Angels shall hear the notes I raise, fThe sins and plagues that Israel knew. Approve the song, and join the praise.' 4 Come, let us turn, with holy fear, To him who now invites us near; 2 To God I cried when troubles rose; Accept the offered grace to-cay, He heard me, and subdued my foes: Nor lose the blessing by delay. He did my rising fears control, eAnid mstrength diffused through imy 5 Come, seize the promise while it waits, And strength diffused through ell my And march to Zioit's heavenly gates; soul. Believe, and take the promised rest; 3 Amid a thousand snares, I stand Obey, and be forever blest. Upheld and guarded by thy hand; a WATrr Thy words my fainting soul revive, 145 L. M. And keep my dying faith alive. ING to the Lord that built thl WVATTS. skies, 143 - L. M. The Lord that reared this stately I ( REAT is the Lord! What frame; tongue can frame, Let all the nations sound his praise, An honor equal to his name? And lands unknown repeat his name. How awful are his glorious ways! 2 He formed the seas, and formed the The Lord is dreadful in his praise! hills, 2 Thy glory, fearless of decline, Made every drop and every dust, Thy glory, Lord, shall ever shine; Nature and time, with all their wheels, Thy praise shall still our breath em- And pushed them into motion first. ploy 3 Now, frotm his high, imperial throne, Till we shall rise to endless joy. HIe looks far down upon the spheres; 44;GOD. He bids the shining orbs roll on, 147 L M And round he turns the hasty years. i OD is the refuge of his saints, _J'.'Whenl storms of slMrp dis4 Thus shall this moving engine last, tress invade -'iill all his saints are gathered in; Ere we can offer our complaints, Then for the trumpet's cdreadful blast Behold him present with his aid.'1-' slhak;e it all to dust again! 2 Let mountains from their seats be 5 Yet, when the sound shall tear the hurl'd skies, Down to the deep and buried there, And lightning burn the globe below, Convulsions shake the solid worldSaints, you may lift your joyful eyes, Our faith shall never yield to fear. There's a new heaven and earth for 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar; you. WATS. In sacred peace our souls abide; While every nation, every shore, I46 L. M. Trecbles and dreads the swelling TI H'IHY works proclaim thy glory, tide. T H Lord: 4 There is a stream whose gentle!flow The blooming fields, the singing bird, Supplies the city of our God, The tempests and the sunny hour, Life, love, and joy, still gliding through, Show forth thy goodness and thy And watering our divine abode. power.. 5 That sacred stream, thine holy word, Our grief allays, our fear controls; 2 And when the setting sun declines, b I iew thee i its brilliant lines Sweet peace thy promises afford, I view thee in its brilliant lines: -,, Those tints so beautiful and bright Teach nm the Author of all light. souls. 6 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, 3 Great God, how should our worship Secure against a threatening hour; rise a Nor can her firm foundation move, To thlee, lhvo formed the earth and Built on his truth, and armed with skies! power. WATTS. The things that creep and things that fly fI~~ly 1 ~48 L. M. Are viewed by thine all-seeing eye. I T Y God, I love and I adore; 4 Then will I still adore thy name, But souls that love would know Thou who forever art'the same; thee more: But yet thy grace and- -nercy, Lord, Wilt thou forever hide, and stand Shine brightest in thy holy word. Behind the labors of thy hand? PRAZ ISE'TO GOD. 45 z Thy hand, great God, sustains the 2 Thou great and good, thou just and poles wise, On which this huge creation rolls; Thou art my Father and my God; The starry arch proclaims thy power; And I am thine, by sacred ties, Thy pencil glows in every flower. Thy son, thy servant, bought with 3. Across the waves, around the sky, blood. There's not a spot, or deep or high, 3 With early feet I love t' appear Where the Creator has not trod, Among thy saints, and seek thy And left the footsteps of a God. face; 4 Fain would I trace the immortal way Oft lave I seen thy glory therc, That leads to courts of endless day, And felt the power of sovereign Where the Creator stands confessed, grace. In his own fairest glories dressed. 4 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, While I have breath to pray or 1 4-9 ~ L.M. praise; T'HERE'S nothing bright, above, This work shall make my heart rejoice, 1 below, And bless the remnant of my days. From flowers that bloom to stars that WATTS. glow, But in its light my soul can see I S L. M. Some features of the Deity. I THOU, Lord, who rear'st the 2 There's nothing dark, below, above, 1 mountain's height, But in its gloom I trace thy love, And mak'st the cliffs with sunshine And meekly wait the moment when bright, Thy touch shall make all bright again. Oh, grant that we may own thy hanid 3 The light, the dark, where'er I look, No less in every grain of sand! Shall be one pure and shining book, 2 With forests huge, of dateless time, Where I may read, in words of flame, Thy'will has hung each peak subThe glories of thy wondrous name. lime; Moo ut withered leaves beneath the tree 150 L. M. Have'tongues that tell as loud of thee. I G REAT God, indulge my humble 3 Teach us that not a leaf can grow claim; Till life from thee within it flow; Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest; That not a. grain of dust can be, The glories that compose thy name O Fount of being, save by thee! Stand all engaged to make me blest. STERmNC As6 cGOD. I52 L.IM. 154 L. M. I REAT Former of this various I:ORD, from thy unexhausted store, frame, XL jThy rain relieves tlhe thirsty Our souls adore thine awful name, ground, And bow and tremble, while they Makes lands that barren were before, praise XWith corn and useful fruits abound. The Ancient of eternal days. 2 On rising ridges down it pours, 2. Our days a transient period run And every furrowed valley fills: And change with every circling sun; Thou mak'st them soft with gentle And, in the firmest state we boast, showers, Before the moth we sink to dust. In which a blest increase distils. 3 But let the creatures fall around; 3 Thy goodness does the circling year Let death consign us to the ground; With fresh returns of plenty crown; Let the last general flame arise, And where thy glorious paths appear, And melt the arches of the skies;- The fruitful clouds drop fatness down. 4.Calm as the summer's ocean, we Can all the wreck of nature see, 4 They drop.on barren deserts, changed While grace secures us an abode. By. them to pastures fresh and green: Unshaken as the throne of God. The hills about, in order ranged, DODDRIDGE. In beauteous:robes of joy are seen. I 5 3 -L. M. 5 Large.flocks with fleecy xwool adorn The cheerful downs; the valleys AIT, O my. soul! thy:Makerae's ill;...~~ ~bring A plenteous crop of full-eared corn, Tumultuous passions, all be-stilllI Tumultuous passions, all bestill! And seem, for joy, to shout and sing. Nor let a murmuring thought arise; His ways are just, his counsels wise. 1155 L. M. et He in the thickest darkness dwells, Performs his nork, the cause conceals; I 1p RAISE, Lord, for thee in Zion But, though his methods are unknown, waits; Judgment and truth support his throne. Prayer shall besiege thy temple gates; All flesh shall to thy throne repair, 3 In heaven, and earth, and air, and seas, And find through Christ salvation He executes his firm decrees; there. And by his saints it stands confessed, That what he does is ~evei;best. 2 How blest thy saints! how safely led I BEnDOME. HoW surely kept! how richly fed! PRAISE TO COD. 47,Saviour of all in-earth and dsea, For thou, O Lord, and thou alone, How happy they who rest in thee. Art God from all eternity. 3 The year is with thygoodness crowned; 3 The floods, O Lord, lift up their voice, Thy clouds drop,weath the world And toss.the troubled waves on around; high; Through thee th,,4deserts;laugh and But God above can still thejr noise, sing, Andl make the angry sea comply. And nature smiles and owns her King. 4 Lord, on our souls thy'Spirit pour; I 58 L. M. The moral waste within restore; HAT finite power, with ceaseOh, let thy love our spring-tide be, Vless toil, And make us all bear fruitjto thee! Can fathom the: eternal mind? Or who the Almighty Three in One,! 5fi6 f* L. M. By searching to perfection find?'UST are thy ways, and true thy 2 Angels and men in. vain may raise, J sword, Harmonious, their adoring.songs; Great Rock of my-secure abode; The laboring thought sinlks down opWho is a God, beside the Lord-? pressed,:Or where's a refuge like our God? And praises die upon their tongues. 2'Tis he that girds me with his. might, 3 Yet would I lift my tremblirrg voice, Gives me his holy sword to wield;:A portion. of his ways to sing; And while with sin and-hell I fight, And mingling with his meanest works, Spreads hig salvation for my shield. My humble, grateful tribute bring. E.. Scoarr -3 He lives, and blessed be my'Rock; The God' of my salvation lives; I59 The dark designs of hell he broke: I O THOU, by Jlong experience Sweet is the peace my Father gives. tried, Near whom no grief can long abide; I 5 7 L. M. My Lord,, how full of sweet. content I [ W ITH glory clad, with strength My years of pilgrimage are spent. arrayed, 2 All scenes alike, engaging prove, The Lord,, that o'er all nature reigns, To souls in)pressed with sacred love; The world's foundation strongly laid, Where'er they dwell, they dwell in thee, And the vast fabric stillsustains. In heaven,; in earth, or on the sea. 2 How sure established isy:ththrone! 3 To them remains norplace nor time; Whichshall no changerperidee; Their- country. is.in, every clime; 4:8 GOD. They can be calm and free from care And.long thy kingdom shall endure, On any shore, since God is there. When earth and time shall-be no more. 4 While place we seek or place we shun, 3 But man, weak man, is born to die, The soul finds happiness in none; Made up of guilt and vanity; But with our God to guide our way, Thy dreadful sentence, Lord, was just:'Tis equal joy to go or stay. " Return, ye siners, to your dust." 5 Could I be cast where thou art not, 4 Death, like an overflowing stream, That were indeed a dreadful lot; Sweeps us away; our life's a dreamBut regions none remote I call, An empty tale-a morning flower, Secure of finding God in all. Cut down and withered in an hour. GuiON. 5 Teach us, O Lord, how frail is man; i60 L. M. And kindly lengthen out our span, Till a wise care of piety Fit us to Aie and dwell with thee. WA'-r'r; My firm affection, Lord, to thee; 162 For thou hast always been my Rock, L. M. A Fortress and Defence to me. I G OD of my life, through all my X Thou my Deliverer art, O God; days My trust is in thy mighty power, My grateful powers shall sound thy Thou art my Shield from foes abroad, praise; At home my Safeguard and my The song shall wake with opening light, A Tower. m o4 And warble to the silent night. 3 To thee will I address my prayer, 2 hen anxious care woldbreak my rest To vwhom all praise we justly owe; And grief would tear my throbbing So shall I, by thy watchful care, breast, Be guarded safe from every foe. Thy tuneful praises, raised on high, TATE & BRADY. Shall check the murmur and the sigh. I6I L. M. 3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, ITHROUGH every age, eternal And all my powers of language fail, ]l. God, Joy through my swimming eyes shall Thou art our rest, our safe abode: break, High was thy throne ere heaven was And mean the thanks I: cannot speak. made, 4 But, oh, when that last conflict's o'er, Or earth, thy humble footstool, laid. And I am chained'to flesh no more, z Long hadst thou reign'd ere time began, With what glad accents shall I rise Or dust was fashioned into man; To join:the music of the skies! PRAISE TO GOD. 49 5 Soon shall I learn the exalted strains 3 Are darkness and distress my share? Which echo o'er the heavenly plains, Then let me trust thy guardian care;And emulate, with joy unknown,' If light and bliss attend my days, The glowing seraphs round the throne. Then let my future hours be praise. DODDRIDGE.'6L 4 Yet this my soul desires to know, 63a L. M. Be this my only wish below, high, quest His robes are light and majesty; Grant, bounteous God, and I am blest! His glory shines with beams so bright, STEELE. No mortal can sustain the sight. 165 L. M. 2 His terrors keep the worll in awe, E Lor ow wondrous are his His justice guards his holy law, ways His love reveals a smiling face, How firm his truth! how large his His truth and promise seal the grace. grace 3 Through all his works what wisdom He takes his mercy for his throne, shines! And thence he makes his glories He baffles Satan's deep designs; known. His power is sovereign to fulfill 2 Not half so high his power hath The noblest counsels of his will. spread 4 Thus glorious, will he condescend The starry heavens above our head, To be my Father and my Friend? As his rich love exceeds our praise, Then let my songs with angels join,' Exceeds the highest hopes we raise. Heaven is secure, if God is mine. WATTS. 3 Not half so far has nature placed The rising morning from the west, 164 L. M. As his forgiving grace reinoes I TORD, how mysterious are thy ways! The daily guilt of those he loves. How blind are we! how mean 4 How slowly doth his wrath arise! our praise! On swifter wings salvation flies: Thy steps, can mortal eyes explore? Or, if he lets his anger burn,'Tis ours to wonder and adore. How soon his frowns to pity turn? 2 Great God! r would not ask to see 5 His everlasting love is sure What in my coming life shall be; To all his saints, and shall endure; Enough for me if love divine, From age to age his truth shall reign, At length through every cloud shall Ndr children's children hope in vain. shine. WATTS. 4 50; GOD. 166 L. M 3 God of eternal life! thy love. Doth every stain of sin remove; I ORiD of all being; throned afar, The cross, the cross-its hallowed light Thy glory flames from sun and Shall drive from earth her cheerless star; night. Centre and soul of every sphere, 4 God of all goodness! to the skies Yet to each loving heart how near! et to each loving heart ho near Our hearts in grateful anthems rise; 2 Sun of our life, thy quickening ray And to thy service shall be given Sheds on our path the glow of day; The rest of life-the whole of heaven. Star of our hope, thy softened light S. S. CUTTING. Cheers the long watches of the night. i 68 3 Our midnight is thy smile withdrawn; IG in th eavens, eternal Our noontide is thy gracious dawn; God! Our rainbow arch thy mercy's sign; Thy goodness in full glory shines; All, save the clouds of sin, are thine! Thy truth shall break through every 4 Lord of all life, below, above, cloud Whose light is truth, whose warmth is That vails and darkens thy designs. love, 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, Before thy ever-blazing throne As mountains their foundations We ask no lustre of our own. keep: 5 Grant us thy truth to make us free, Wise are the wonders of thy hands And kindling hearts that burn for thee, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. Till all thy loving altars claim 3. My God, how excellent thy grace! One holy light, one heavenly flame! Whence all our hope and,comfort 0. W. HOLMES. springs; The sons of Adam, in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. X C OD of the world! thy glories OD of the world! thyglories4 From the provisions of thy house hroh searthianedV heaven, with rays We shall be fed with sweet repast; Through earth and heaven, with rays There, mercy like a river flows, There, mercy like a river flows, divine: And brings salvation to our taste. Thy smile gives beauty to the flower, Thine anger to the tempest power. 5 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my 2 God of our lives! the throbbing heart Lord; Doth at thy beck its action start- And in thy light our souls shall see Throbs on, obedient to thy will, The glories piomised in thy word. Or ceases, at thy fatal chill. WATTS. PRAISE TO GOD. 51 169 His truth forever stands secure, OLD MGo o He saves th' opprest, he feeds the poor, TI yORD God of hosts, by all adored i And none shall find his promise vain. Xc Thy name we praise with one Thy naccord; weraisewithone3 He loves his saints, he knows them well; But turns the wicked down to hell; The earth and heavens are full of thee,r Thy light, thy love, thy majesty. thy God, Zlon! ever reigns; Let every tongue, let every age, 2 Loud hallelujahs to thy name.In this exalted work engage: Angels and seraphim proclaim; Praise' him in everlasting strains. Eternal praise to thee is given 4 I'll praise him while hle lends me By all the pow'rs and thrones in heav'n. breath; 3 Th' apostles join the glorious throng, And when my voice is lost in death, The prophets aid to swell the song, Praise shall employ my nobler powers; The noble and triumphant host My days of praise shall ne'er be past Of martyrs make of thee their boast. While life and thought and being last, Or immortality endures. WATT& 4 The holy church in every place Throughout the world exalts thy praise; 17 I L P M Both hedv'n and earth do worship.. Both heeWn andearthdoworshipI - ET all the earth their voices raise, te To sing the choicest psalm af Thou Father of eternity! praise; 5 From day to day, O Lord, do we To sing and bless Jehovah's name: Highly exalt and honor thee;. His glory let the heathen know; Thy name we worship and adore, His wonders to the nations show; World without end, forevermore. And all his saving works proclaim. 170 L. P. M. 2 He framed the globe, he built the sky, He made the shining worlds on high, X I'LL praise my Maker with my. And reigns complete in glory there. I~~~. breath; ~His beams are majesty and light; And when my voice is lost in death, is beay tlis beauties, how divinely bright! Praise shall employ my nobler powers; His temple, how divinely fair l My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, 3 Come the great day, the glorious hour, Or immortality endures. oWhen earth shall feel his saving power, And heathen nations fear his name! 2 Happy the man whose hopes rely Then shall the race of man confess On Israel's God; he made the sky The beauty of his holiness, And earth and seas, with all* their And in his courts his grace proclaim. train; WATTS. 52 GOD. 2I 24 Our lives through various scenes are 72 C. M. drawn, I O GOD! our help in ages past, And vexed with trifling cares, Our hope for years to come, While thine eternal thought moves on Our shelter from the stormy blast, Thine undisturbed affairs. And our eternal home! 5 Great God, how infinite art thou! 2 Before the hills in order stood, What worthless worms are we I Or earth received her frame,' Let all the race of creatures bow, From everlasting thou art God, And pay their praise to thee. To endless years the same. WAm.. 3 A thousand ages in thy sight 1 74 c. M. Are like an evening gone- I H OLY and reverend is the name Short as the watch that ends the night Of our eternal King; Before the rising sun. Thrice holy Lord! the angels cry; 4 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Thrice holy! let us sing. Bears all its sons away; 2 The deepest reverence of the mind, They fly, forgotten, as a dream Pay, O my soul! to God; Dies at the opening day. Lift with thy hands a holy heart 5 0 God! our help in ages past, To his sublime abode. Our hope for years to come, 3 With sacred awe pronounce his name Be thou our guide while troubles last, Whom words nor thoughts can And our eternal home. WATTS. reach; A broken heart shall please him more 173 C. M. Than the best forms of speech. I REAT God, how infinite art thou! 4 Thou holy God L preserve our souls K.J' What worthless worms are we! From all pollution free: Let all the race of creatures bow, The pure in heart are thy delight, And pay their praise to thee. And they thy face shall see. NEEDHAM. 2 Thy throne eternal ages stood, Ere seas or stars were made; 175 C.M. Thou art the ever-living God, I I SING th' almighty power of God, Were all the nations dead. That made the mountains rise, 3 Eternity, with all its years, That spread the flowing seas abroad, Stands present in thy view; And built the lofty skies. To thee there's nothing old appears, 2 I sing the wisdom that ordained Great God, there's nothing new. The sun to rule the day; PRA4ISE TO GOD. 53 The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 177 c. M. i TORD! when my raptured thought 3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, 1 surveys That filled the earth with food; Creation's beauties o'er, He formed the creatures with his word, All nature joins to teach thy praise, And then pronounced them good. And bid my soul adore. 4 Lord! how thy wonders are displayed 2 Where'er I turn my gazing eyes, Where'er I turn mine eye! Thy radiant footsteps shine; If I survey the ground I tread, Ten thousand pleasing wonders rise, Or gaze upon the sky!' And speak their source divine. 5 There's not a plant or flower below 3 On me thy providence hath shone But makes thy glories known; With gentle, smiling rays; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, Oh! let my lips and life make known By order from thy throne. Thy goodness and thy praise. 6 Creatures that borrow life from thee 4 All-bounteous Lord! thy grace impart; Are subject to thy care; Oh! teach me to improve There's not a place where we can flee Thy gifts, with ever-grateful heart, But God is present there. And crown them with thy love. WATTS. MRS. STEELE. 176 C.M. 178.M. I IHE Lord our God is Lord of all; r SOME seraph, lend your heavenly His station who can find? tongue, I hear him in the waterfall; Or harp of golden string, I hear him in the wind. That I may raise a lofty song To our eternal King. 2 If in the gloom of night I shroud, 2 Thy names, how infinite they be! His face I cannot fly; Great Everlasting One! I see him in the evening cloud, Boundless thy might and majesty, And in the morning sky. And unconfined thy throne. 3 He smiles, we live! he frowns, we die! 3 Thy glory shines immenselybright; We hang upon his word; A Exhaustless is thy grace; He rears his mighty arm on high, Immortal day breaks from thine eyes, And Gabriel veils his face. 4 He bids his gales the fields deform; 4 Thine essence is a rast abyss, Then, when his thunders cease, Which angels cannot sound; He paints his rainbow on the storm, An ocean of infinities And lulls the winds to peace. Where all our thoughts are drown'd. H. K. WHITE. WATTS. 54t GOD. T79 And clothe with verdure vale and hill, 7C c.:4. That is not sent by God.' FATHER! how wide thy glory I. *shines!' 3 There's not a place in earth's vast How high thy wonders rise i round, 6 In ocean deep, or air, Known through the earth by thousand 9signs —' Where skill and wisdom are not found; By thousand through the skies. For God is everywhere. 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy pow'r, 4 Around, beneath, below, above, Their motions speak thy skill; Wherever space extends, And on the wings of every hour There Heaven displays its boundless We read thy patience still. love, And power with goodness blends. 3 But vwhen we view thy strange design WALLAC. To save rebellious worms, 8 Where vengeance and compassion join C. M. In their divinest forms. I N all my vast concerns with thee, 4 Here the whole Deity is known; In vain my soul would try Nor dares a creature guess To shun thy pyresence, Lord, or flee Which of the glories brightest shone, The notice of thine eye. The justice or the grace. 2 Thine all-surrounding sight surveys 5 Now the full glories of the Lamb My rising and my rest, Adorn the heavenly plains: My public walks, my private ways, Bright seraphs learn Immanuel's name, And secrets of my breast. And try their choicest strains. 3 My tlioughts lie open to the Lord, 6 Oh! may I bear some humble part, Before they're formed within; In that immortal song; And ere my lips pronounce the word, Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, He knows the sense I mean. And love command my tongue. wVTTS. 4 Oh, wondrous knowledge, deep and ISO high 1 ISO C. M. Where can a creature hide? T HERE'S not a star whose twink-Within thy circling arms I lie, ling light Enclosed on every side. Illumes the distant earth, Illumes the distant earth, 5 So let thy grace surround me still, And cheers the solemn gloom of night, like a bulwark prove, And like a bulwark prove, But goodness gave it birth. But goodness gave it birth. To guard my soul from every ill, 2 There's not a cloud whose dews distill Secured by sovereign love. Upon.the parching clod, WATTS. \PRAISE To GOD. 55 I 8 2 CM. When will thy love the rest reveal,. In glory's clearer light? I1 EHOVAH God I thy gracious'9 EIIOVAH Godw thy gracious 4 With rapture shall I then survey J power Th2y providence and grace; On every hland we see; And spend a, 1 everlasting day Oh, may the blessings of each hour OLead all orur ~ hohstoheIn wonder, love, and praise. Lead all our thoughts to thee! FAWCETr. 2 If, on the wings of morn, we speed I 84 c. M. To earth's remotest bound, Thy right hand will our footsteps lead, might, Thine ari our path surround. Te winds obey his will; The winds obey his will; 3 Thy power is in the ocean deeps, He speaks,-and. in his heavenly And reaches to the skies; bheight, Thine eye of mercy never sleeps, The rolling sun stands still. Thy goodness never dies. 2 Rebel, ye waves, and o'er the land With threatening aspect roar; 4 From morn till noon, till latest eve, The hand of God we see; The Lord uplifts his awful hand, And all the blessings we receive, And chains you to the shore. Ceaseless proceed from thee. 3 Howl, winds of night, your force combine; 5 In all the varying scenes of time, Without his high behest, On thee our hopes depend; Ye shall not, in the mountain pine, In every age, in every clime, Our Father and our Friend. Disturb the sparrow's nest. Our Father and our Friend. THOMSON. 4 His voice sublime is heard afar, In distant peals it dies; I 83 C. M He yokes the whirlwind to his car, And sweeps the howling skies. I T HY way, O Lord, is in the sea; j7 Thy pathLs I cannot trace, 5 Ye nations, bend-in reverence bend; Ye monarchs, wait his nod, Nor comprehend the mystery And bid the choral song ascend, Of thins unbounded grace. To celebrate your God. 2 As, through a glass, I dimly see H. K. WHITE. The wonders of thy love; 85 C. M. How little do I know of thee o tle do oeI TI -IHE Lord, how fearful is his name!,Or of the joys above! How wide is his command! 3'Tis but in part I know thy will; Nature, with all her moving frame, o I bless thee for the sight: Rests on his mighty hand. 56 GOD. 2 Immortal glory forms his throne, 87 C. M. And light his awful robe; RNAL Wisdom! thee we While with a smile, or with a frown, TENA ise He manages the globe. Thee with creation sing; 3 A word of his almighty breath With thy lov'd name, rocks, hills, and Can swell or sink the seas; seas, Build the vast empires of the earth, And heaven's high palace ring. Or break them as he please. 2 How wide thy hand hath spread the 4 On angels, with unveiled face sky! His glory beams above; How glorious to becdd! On men, he looks with softest grace, Tinged with a blue of heavenly, dye, And takes his title, Love. WATTS. And starred with sparkling gold. I86 3 Infinite strength, and equal skill, - M.'Shine through the worlds abroad, x'jR EEP silence, all created things! S t Our souls with vast amazement fill, And wait your Maker's nod; And speak the builder, God. My soul stands trembling, while she sings 4 But still the wonders of thy grace The honors of her God. Our softer passions move; Pity divine in Jesus' face 2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds un-Pity divine in Jesus' face known, liv~We see, adore, and love. WATTS. known, Hang on his firm decree; I88 c. M. He sits on no precarious throne, Nor borrows leave to be. I GREAT Ruler of all nature's 3 His providence unfolds the book, W e own thy power divine; And makes his counsels shine; We own thy power divine; We hear thy breath in every storm, Each opening leaf, and every stroke, For all the winds are thine. b. For all the winds are thine. Fulfills some deep design. 2 Wide as they sweep their sounding 4 My God! I would not long to see My fate, with curious eyes- way M awhrs sThey work thy sovereign will; What gloomy lines are writ for me, Or what bright scelines mayare writ or me, And, awed by thy majestic voice, Or what bright scenes may rise. Confusion shall be still. Confusion shall be still. 5 In thy fair book of life and grace, 3 Thy mercy tempers every blast Oh! may I find my name To them that seek thy face, Recorded in some humble place, And mingles with the tempest's roar Beneath my Lord, the Lamb. The whispers of thy grace& WATTS. The wvhispers of thy grace. PRAISE TO GOD. 57 4 Those gentle whispers let me hear, Ye moons and glistening stars of Till all the tumult cease; night And gales of Paradise shall lull Running your mystic race. My weary soul to peace. 3 Shout to Jehovah, surging main! DODDRIDGE. In deep eternal roar; 189 c. M. Let wave to wave resound the strain, I THY goodness, Lord, our souls And shore reply to shore. confess, 4 Storm, lightning, thunder, hail, and Thy goodness we adore; snow, A spring whose blessings never fail, Wild winds that keep his word, A sea without a shore! With the old mountains far below, 2 Sun, moon, and stars, thy love attest Unite to bless the Lord. In every golden ray; 5 And round the wide world let it roll, Love draws the curtains of the night, Whilst man shall lead it on; And love brings back the day. Join, every ransomed human soul, 3 Thy bounty every season crowns In glorious unison. With all the bliss it yields, With joyful clusters loads the vines, 9 C. M. With strengthening grain, the fields. I COME, shout aloud the Father's 4 But chiefly thy compassion, Lord, grace, Is in the gospel seen; And sing fhe Saviour's love; There, like a sun, thy mercy shines Soon shall we join the glorious theme, Without a cloud between. In loftier strains above. 5 Pardon, acceptance, peace, and joy, 2 God, the eternal, mighty God, Through Jesus' name are given; To dearer names descends; He on the cross was lifted high Calls us his treasure and his joy, That we might reign in heaven. His children and his fiiends. GIBBONS. 3 My Father, God! and may these lips HI9go c, M Pronounce a name so'dear? Not thus could heaven's sweet harI RAISE ye the Lord, immortal mony P choir! mony ~~~~choir! ~Delight my listening ear. In heavenly heights above, With harp, and voice, and soul of fire, 4 Thankls to my God for every gift Burning with perfect love. His bounteous hands bestow; And thanks eternal for that love 2 Shine to his glory, worlds of light! Whence all those comforts flow. Ye million suns of space; HIGGINBOTHAM. 58 GOD. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, C. M. But trust him for his grace; I ITH songs and onors sound- Behind a frowning providence VV' ing loud, Addes the, Lord, on high;He hides a smiling face. Address the Lord on high; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, 5 His puposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; A{nd waters vail the sky. The bud may have a bitter taste, 2 He sends his showers ofblessings down, But sweet vill be the flower. To cheer the plains below; HeTo cheer E~rs the plains below; 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, He makes the grass the mountains And scan his work in vain; crown, God is his own interpreter, And corn in valleys grow. And he will make it plain. COWPER 3 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year; -19+ c. M. He bids the sun cut short his race, OD is a Spirit, just and wise And wintry days appear. He sees our inmost mind; 4 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow, In vain to heaven we raise our cries Descend and clothe the ground; *nd leave our hearts behind. The liquid streams forbear to flow, 2 Nothing but truth before his throne In icy fetters bound. With honor can appear; 5 He sepds his word andqmelts the snow, The painted hypocrites are known, The fields no longer mourn; Whate'er the guise they Awear. He calls the warmer gales to blow, 3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies, And bids the spring return. Their bending knees the ground; But God abhors the sacrifice 193 c. M. Where not the heart is found. I OD moves in a mysterious way 4 Lord, search my thoughts, and.try my His wonders to perform; ways, lie plants his footsteps in the sea, And make Iy soul sincere; And rides upon the storm. Then shall I stand before thy face, 2 Deep in unfathomable mines- And find acceptance there. tVAS Of never-failing skill, He treasures' up his vast designs, 195 c. M. And works his sovereign will. I'HROUGH endless years thou 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; 1 art the same, The clouds ye so much dread O thou eternal God; Are big with mercy, and will break Each future age shall know thy- name, In blessin,s on your head. And tell thy works abroad. PRAISE TO GOD. 59 2 The strong foundations of the earth 2 Yet I may love thee too, O Lord! Of old by thee were laid; Almighty as thou art, By thee the beauteous arch of heaven For thou hast stooped to ask of me, With matchless skill was made. Tilh love of my poor heart. 3 Soon shall this goodly frame of things, 3 No earthly father loves like thee, Created by thy hand,, No mother half so mild Be, like a vesture, laid aside, Bears and forbears as thou hast dore And changed at thy command. With me, thy sinful child. 4 But thy perfections, all divine, 4 Only to -sit and think of GodEternal as thy days, Oh, what a joy it is Through everlasting ages shine, To think the thought, to breatlhe the With undiminished rays. name, I96 c. M. Earth has no higher bliss! C. ynv 5 Father of Jesus! love's reward! What rapture will it-be, theme, Prostrate before thy throne to lie, And speak some boundless thinTg; And gaze and gaze on thee! The mighty works, or mightier name, LYeA CATH. LyrA CATH. Of our eternal King. z Tell of his wondrous faithfulness, 1[98 c. M. And sound his power abroad; O GOD of Bethel! by whose hand Sing the sweet promise of his grace, Thy pdople still are fed; And the performing God. Who through this weary pilgrimage 3 His every word of grace is strong, Hast all our fathers led;As that which built the skies; 2 Our vowvs, our prayers, we now preThe voice that rolls the stars along, sent Speaks all the promises. Before thy throne of grace; 4 Oh, might I hear thy heavenly tongue God of our fathers! be the God But whisper, " Thou art mine! " Of their succeeding race. Those gentle words should raise my 3 Through each perplexing path of life song, Our wandering footsteps guide: To notes almost divine. WArrS. Give us each day our daily bread, 197 c. M. iAnd raiment fit provide. I H OW dread are thine eternal years, 4 Oh spread thy coverirg wings around, O everlasting Lord! Till all our wanderings cease, By prostrate spirits day and night And, at our Father's loved abode, Incessantly adored! Our souls arrive in peace. 60 GOD. 5 Such blessings from thy gracious 200 hand C.M. Our humble prayers implore; I EET is the memory of thy And thou shalt be our chosen.God grace, And portion evermore. LOGAN. My God, my heavenly King; Let age to age thy righteousness 199 C. M. *In songs of glory sing. I TO thee, my righteous King and 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er conLord, fines My grateful soul I'll raise; His goodness to the skies; From day to day thy works record, Through the whole earth his bounty And ever sing thy praise. shines, And eveiy want supplies. 2 Thy greatness human thought exceeds; 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait Thy glory knows no end; On thee for daily food, The lasting record of thy deeds Thy lib'ral hand provides their meat, Through ages shall descend. And fills their mouth with good. 3 Thy wondrdus acts, thy power, and 4 Creatures with all their endless race, might, Thy power and praise proclaim; My constant theme shall be; But saints that taste thy richer grace That song shall be my soul's delight, Delight to bless thy name. Which breathes in praise to thee. WATTS. 4 The Lord is bountiful and kind, 201 C. M. His anger slow to move: His anger slow to move: I'ALMIGHTY Father of mankind! His tender mercies all shall find, On thee my hopes remain; And all his goodness prove. And when the day of trouble comes, 5 From all thy works,. O Lord, shall I shall not trust in vain. spring -he spring of joy and praise; 2 In early years, thou wast my guide, The sound of joy and praise; And of my youth, the friend; Thly saints shall of thy glory sing, And as my days began with thee, And, as my days began with thee, And show the world thy ways. With thee my days shall end. With thee my days shall end. 6 Throughout all ages shall endure Thine everlasting reign ~ Thine everlasting reign 3 Therefore, in life I'll trust in thee;' ersn i;In death I will adore; And thy dominion, firm and sure, I ForevAnd after death will sing thy praise, WRANGHAM. When time shall be no more. PRAISE TO GOD. 61 202 M. My life, which thou hast made thy care, C. M. Lord, I devote to thee. ITOH ROUGH all the chancing 5 Now I am thine, -forever thine,'T" ~~scenes of life, Nor shall my purpose move; In trouble and n Joy, Thy hand hath loosed my bonds of The praises of my God shall still pain My heart and tongue employ. A nd bound me with thy love. And bound me with thy love. 2 The hosts of God encamp around 6 Here in thy courts I leave my vow, The dwellings of the just; And thy rich grace record; Deliverance he affords to all Witness, ye saints, who hear me now, Who on his succor trust. If I forsake the Lord. WATTS. 3 Oh, make but trial of his love! Experience will decide 204. c. M. How blest are they, and only they, I TO heaven I lift my waiting eyes; Who in his truth confide. There all my hopes are laid; 4 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then The Lord that built the earth and skies Have nothing else to fear; Is my perpetual aid. Make you his service your delight; 2 Their steadfast feet shall never fall He'll make your wants his care. Whom he designs to keep; TATE & BRADY. His ear attends the softest call, His eyes tcan never sleep. 3 3. M. 3 Israel, rejoice, and rest secure; I'W HAT shall I render to my Thy keeper is the Lord; God Fr a God wHis wakeful eyes employ his power For all his kindness shown? For thine eternal guard. My feet shall visit thine abode, My songs address thy throne. breath breath, 2 Among the saints that fill thy house, Where thickest dangers come; My offerings shall be paid; Go and return, secure from death, There shall my zeal perform the vows Till God commands thee home. My soul in anguish made. WATTS. 3 How much is mercy thy delight, 205 C. M. Thou ever-blessed God!I HEN all thy mercies, O my How dear thy servants in thy sight! God, How precious is their blood! My rising soul surveys, 4 How happy all thy servants are! Transported with the view, I'm lost How great thy grace to me! In wonder, love, and praise. GOD. 2 Unnumbered comforts on my soul 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name,, Thy tender care bestowed, And children learn thy ways; Before my infant heart conceived Ages to come thy truth proclaim, From whom those comforts flowed. And nations sound thy praise. WATTS. 3 When in the slippery path of youth With heedless steps I ran, 207 c. M. Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, OD, in t he high and holy place, And led me up to man. 6 Looks down upon the spheres; 4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts * Yet in his providence and grace, My daily thanks employ; To every eye appears. Nor is the least a cheerful heart, 2 He bows the heavens; the mountains That tastes those gifts with joy. stand 5 Through every period of my life, A highway for our God, Thy goodness I'll pursue; Ile walks amid the desert land; And after death, in distant worlds,'Tis Eden where he trod. The glorious theme renew. 3 The forests in his strength rejoice; 6 Through all eternity, to thee Hark! on the evening breeze, A joyful song I'll raise: As once of old, Jehovah's voice But oh! eternity's too short Is heard among the trees. To utter all thy praise! ADDISON. I 4 If God hath made this world so fair, Where sin and death abound; 206 How beautiful, beyond compare, C. M. Will Paradise be found! I NG as I live I'll bless thy name, MONTGOMEiRY. My King! my God of love! My work and joy shall be the same 208 In the bright world above. I OME, ye that know and fear the 2 Great is the Lord, his pow'r un- Lord, known, And raise your souls above; And let his praise be great; Let every heart and voice accord I'll sing the honors of thy throne, To sing that-God is love. Thy works of grace repeat. Thy worksofgracerepet. 2 This precious truth his word declares, 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue, And all his mercies prove; And, while my lips rejoice, While Christ, th' atoning Lamb, apThe men who hear my sacred song pears, Shall join their cheerful voice. To show that-God is love. PRAISE TO GOD., 63 3 Behold his loving-kindness waits 210 C.M. For those who from him rove, iAnd calls for mercy reach their I QIN.G to the Lord Jehovah's name, A hearts, And in his strength rejoice; To teach them-God is love. When his salvation is our theme, Exalted be our voice. 4 The work begun is carried on, 4 The work begun is carried on, 2 With thanks approach his awful sight, By power from heaven above; - And psalms of honor sina: And every step, from first to last, A Proclaims that-God is love. The Lord's a God of boundless might, Proclaims that —God is love. The whole creation's King. 5 Oh! may we all, while here below, Oh!s may we all, while here below, 3 Earth, with its caverns dark and deep, This best of blessings prove; Lies in his spacious ad; Lies in his spacious hand; Till warmer hearts, in brighter worlds, He fixed the sea what bounds to keep Shall shout that-God is love. And where the hills must stand. G. BURDER. 4 Come, and with humble souls adore, 209 C. M. Come, kneel before his face; I Q'OVEREIGN of all the worlds of Oh, may the creatures of his power 3J ~~ hll~~igh, Be children of his grace! Allow my humble claiIn; 5 Now is the time-he bends his ear, Nor, while a worm would raise its And waits for your request; head, COme, lest lie rouse his wrath and Disdain a Father's name. swear 2 My Father God! how sweet the "Ye shall not see my rest." WATTS sound! 2 How tender and how dear! C. M. Not all the melody of heaven, I SQINCE all the varying scenes of Could so delight the ear. time God's watchful eye surveys, 3 Come, sacred Spirit, seal the name Oh, who so wise to choose our lot, On my expanding heart; Or to appoint our ways Or to appoint our ways? And show, that in Jehovah's grace I share a filial part. 2 Good when he gives, supremely good, Nor less when he denies; 4 Cheer'd by a signal so divine, ~ E'en crosses, from his sovereign hand, Unwavering I believe; Are blessings in disguise. And Abba, Father, humbly cry, Nor can the sign deceive. 3 Why should #e doubt a Father's love, DODDRIDGE. So constant and so kind? 64 GOD. To his unerring, gracious'will 2 In every smiling, happy hour, Be every wish resigned. Be this my sweet employ: 4 In thy fair book of life divine, Thy praise refines my earthly bliss, My Gpd, inscribe my name; And doubles all my joy. There let it fill some humble place. 3 When gloomy care, and keen distress Beneath my Lord, the Lamb. Afflict my throbbing breast, HERVEY. Thy praise shall mingle with my tears, 9 2 I 2 C. M. And lull each pain to rest. I f" OD, my supporter and my hope, 4 Nor shall my tongue alone proclaim K.J' My help for ever near, The honors of my God: Thine arm of mercy held me up, My life, with all its active powers, When sinking in despair. Shall spread thy praise abroad. 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my 5 Nor death itself shall stop my song, feet Though it will close my eyes: Throulgh this dark wilderrness: My thoughts shall then to nobler Thy hand conduct me near thy seat, heights To dwell before thy face. * And sweeter raptures rise. HEGINB6THAM. 3 Were I in heaven without my God,'T would be no heav'n to me; 2 4 C. M. And while this earth is my abode i 7E humble souls, approach your I long for none but thee. God 4 What if the springs of life were broke, With sons of sacred praise; And flesh and heart should faint? For he is good, supremely good, God is my soul's eternal rock, And kind are all his ways. The strength of every saint. 2 All nature owns his guardian care, 5 But to draw near to thee, my God, In him we live and move; Shall be my sweet employ: But nobler benefits declare My tongue shall sound thy works abroad 3 He gave his Son, his only Son, And tell the world my joy.. To ransom rebel worms; WArrs.'Tis here he makes his goodness known 213 c. M. Iriits diviner forms. I VES, I will bless thee, 0 my God! 4 To this dear refuge, Lord, we come, I Through all mjearthly days;'Tis here our hope relies;, And to eternity proloig A safe defence, a peaceful home, Thy vast, thy boundless praise. When storms of trouble fise. PRAISE TO GOD. 65 5 Thine eye beholds, with kind regard, 3 Its streams the whole creation reach, The souls who trust in thee; So plenteous is the store; Their humble hope thou wilt reward Enough for all, enough for each, With bliss divinely free. Enough forevermore. 6 Great God, to thy almighty love, 4 Throughout the universe it reigns; What honors shall we raise; It stands for ever sure; Not all th' angelic songs above And while thy truth, O God, remains, Can render equal praise. Thy goodness shall endure. STEEI.E. C. VESL~Y. 215. M. 217 C. M. I JET children hear the mighty deeds T HERE is a little lonely fold, Which God performed of old, Whose flock One Shepherd Which in otr younger years we saw, keeps, And which our fathers told. Through summer's heat and winter's 2 He bids us make his glories known, cold, His works of power and grace; With eye that never sleeps. And we'll convey his wonders down 2 By evil beast, or burning sky, Through every rising race. Or damp of midnight air, 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, Not one in all that flock shall die And they again to theirs, Beneath that Shepherd's care. That generations yet unborn 3 For if, unheeding or beguiled, May teach them to their heirs. In danger's path they roam, 4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone His pity follows through the wild, Their hope securely stands, And' guards them safely home. That they may ne'er forget his works, 4 Oh, gentle Shepherd, still behold But practice his commands. Thy helpless charge in me! WATTS. And take a wanderer to thy fold, 216 I c. M. That trembling turns to thee. I FAITHIUL, O Lord, thy mercies LITCHFIELD'S cOL are, c 218 C.M. A rock that cannot move; I N Y Shepherd will supply my A thousand promises declare need; Thy constancy of love. - Jehovah is his name; 2 Thou waitest to be gracious still; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, Thou dost with sinners bear, Beside the living stream. That, saved, we may thy goodness feel, 2 He brings my wandering spirit back And all thy grace. declare. When I forsake his ways, 66 GOD. And leads me, for his mercy's sake, 220 In paths of truth and grace. C. M. 3 When I walk through the shades of Y God, my portion, and my 3 M love), death, My everlasting all, Thy presence is my, stay; M I've none but thee in heaven above, A word of thy supporting breath on this earthly ball. Drives all my fears away. 2 In vain the bright, the burning sun 4 Thv hand, in sight of all my foes, Scatters his feeble light; 4 ThW my Scatters his feeble light; Doth still my table spread;'Tis thy sweet beams create myr noonMy cup with blessings overflows;. If thou withdraw,'tis night. Thine oil anoints my head. 3 And while upon my restless bed 5 The sure provisions of my God Through midnight hours b roll, Attend me all my days;I roll, Attend me all my days; If my Redeemer shows his head, Oh, may thine house be mine abode,'Tis morning with my soul. And all my works be praise!'Tis morning with my soul. And all my works be praise! 4 To thee I owe my wealth and friends, 6 There would I find a settled rest, My health.and safe abode; While others go and come — Thanks to thy name for meaner things, No more a stranger or a guest, But they are not my God. But like a child at home. WATTS. 5 Were I possessor of the earth, 2 19 C. M. And called the stars my own, I ORD,'tis an infinite delight Without thy graces and thyself, L..1_ To see thy lovely face, I were a wretch undone. To dwell whole ages in thy sight, 6 Let others stretch their arms like seas, And feel thy vital rays. And grasp in all the shore, 2 While the bright nation sounds thy Grant me the visits of thy face, praise And I desire no more. WATTS. From each eternal hill, Sweet odors of exhaling grace 2 221 C. M. The happy region fill. I Y God! the spring of all my 3 Thy love a sea without a shore, joys, Spreads life and joy abroad- The life of my delights, Oh,'tis a heaven worth dying for The glory of my brightest days, To see a smiling God! And comfort of my nights. 4 Show me thy face, and I'll away 2 In darkest shades if he appear, From all inferior things; My dawning is begun! Speak, Lord, and here I quit my clay, He is my soul's sweet morning star, And stretch my airy wings.' WATTS. And he my rising sun. PRAISE TO GOD. 67 3 The opening heavens around me shine 3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? With beams of sacred bliss, Trust God, and he'll employ While Jesus shows his heart is mine, His aid for thee, and change these And whispers, I am his! sighs 4 My soul would leave this heavy clay To thankful hymns of joy. At that transporting word, 4 God of my strength, how long shall I, Run up with joy the shining way, [ Like one forgotten, mourn; T' embrace my dearest Lord. Forlorn, forsaken, and exposed 5 Fearless of hell, and ghastly death, To my oppressor's scorn? I'd break through every foe; 5 My heart is pierced, as with a sword, The wings of love, and arms of faith, While thus my foes upbraid: Should bear me conqueror through. "Vain boaster, where is now thy God? WATTS. And where his promised aid?" 2 22.. M. 6 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? I T HE mercies of my God and King Hope still, and thou shalt sing _ My tongue shall still pursue: The praise of him who is thy God, Oh, happy they who, while they sing Thy health's eternal Spring. Those mercies, share them too! TATE & BRADY. 2 As bright and lasting as the sun, 2 22 C..M As lofty as the sky,,I 7 ITH earnest longings of the From age to age thy word shall run, V mind, And chance and change defy. My God, to thee I look; 3 The covenant of the King of kings So pants the hunted hart to find Shall stand forever sure; And taste the cooling brook. Beneath the shadow of thy wings 2'Tis with a mournful pleasure now Thy saints repose secure. LYTE. I think on ancient days; 223 G.M. Then to thy house did numbers go, And all our work was praise.' AS pants the hart for cooling L streams, 3 But why, my soul,,sunk down so far When heated in the chase, Beneath this heavy load? So longs my soul, O God, for thee, Why do my thoughts indulge despair, And thy refreshing grace. And sin against my God? 2 For thee, my God, the living God, 4 Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand My thirsty soul doth pine; Can all thy woes remove; Oh, when shall I behold thy face, For I shall yet before him stand, Thou Majesty Divine? And sing restoring love, WATTS. GS GOD. 22c5 M.4 1 pass the gloomy vale of death, OWC. M. From fear and danger free; I H OW' long, sometimes, a day ap- For there his aiding rod and staff pears! Defend and comfort me. And weeks, how long are they! Months move on slow, as if the years 5 Since God doth thus his wondrous love Would never pass away. 1Through all my life extend, Would never pass away. That life to him I will devote, 2 But even years are passing by, And in his service spend. And soon must all be gone; For day by day, as minutes fly, 227 c. M. Eternity comes on. I I WHEN morning's first and hal3 Days, months, and years must have an lowed ray end, Breaks, with its trembling light, Eternity has none; To chase the pearly dews away,'Twill always have as long to spend Bright tear-drops of the nightAs when it first begun. 2 My heart, O Lord, forgets to rove, 4 Great God! a creature cannot tell But rises gladly free, How such a thing can be, On wings of everlasting love, I only pray that I may dwell And finds its home in thee. Eternally.woith thee.r. 3 When evening's silent shades descend, And nature sinks to rest, 226 CM. Still, to my Father and my Friend,. My wishes are addressed. I -THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord, 4 Though tears may dim my hours of joy, Vouchsafes to be my guide; And bid my pleasures flee, The shepherd, by whose constant care Thou reign'st where grief cannot My wants are all supplied. annoy; 2 In tender grass he makes me feed, I will be glad in thee. And gently there repose; 5 And e'en when midnight's solemn gloom Then leads to cooling shades, and Above, around is spread, where Sweet dreams of everlasting bloom Refreshing water flows. Are hovering o'er my head. 3 He does my wandering soul reclaim, 6 I dream of that fair land, O Lord! And, to his endless praise, Where all thy saints shall be; Instruct with humble zeal to walk I wake to lean upon thy word, In his most righteous ways. And still delight in thee. PRAISE TO GOD. 69 2 2 8 c. *X. Occasional Choruz. 228 GC..M. I THERE is a safe and secret place Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah! Beneath the wings divine, Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah, Reserved for all the heirs of grace: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Oh, be that refuge mine! iHallelujah, Praise ye the Lord. 2 The least and feeblest there may bide, 230 s. M. UZninjured and unawed; I LORD, our heavenly King, While thousands fall on every side,'L) Thy name is all dine; Thy name is all divine; Thy glories'ound the earth are spread, 3 He feeds in pastures large and fair, And o'er the heavens they shine. Of love and truth divine;en I survey the stars, 0 child of God, O glory's heir, all their ssining forms, And all their shining forms, How rich a lot is thineLord, what is man, that feeble thing, 4 A hand almighty to defend, Akin to dust and worms? An ear for every call, An near ored every a-pcall, end, 3 Lord, what is worthless man, An honored life, a peaceful enld, That thou shouldst love him so? And heaven to crown it all! LYTE. Next to thine angels is he placed, And lord of all below. 229 S. M. 4 How rich thy bounties are! i OME, sound his praise abroad, How wondrous are thy ways! __... And hymns of glory sing; Of dust and worms thy power can Jehovah is the sov'reign God, frame The universal King. A monument of praise. 2 He forA'd the deeps unknown, 5 0 Lord, our heavenly King, He gave the seas their bound; Thy name is all divine; The watery worlds are all his own, Thy glories round the earth are spread, And all the solid ground. And o'er the heavens they shine. 3 Come, worship at his throne, WATTS. Come, bow before the Lord; 23 We are his works and not our own, He form'd us by his word. I LH, bless the Lord, my soul Let all within me join, 4 To-day attend his voice, And aid my tongue to bless his name, Nor dare provoke his rod; Whose favors are divine. Come, like the people of his choice, And own your gracious God. 2 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul! WAS. Nor let his mercies lie 70 GOD. Forgotten in unthankfulness, 233 s. M. And without praises die. x ALMIGHTY Maker, God X 3'Tis he forgives thy sins; t How wondrous is thy name!'Tis he relieves thy pain; Thy glories how diffused abroad'Tis he that heals thy sicknesses, Through the creation's frame! And gives thee strength again. 2 The lark mounts up the sky 4 He crowns thy life with love, With unambitious song, When ransomed from the grave; And bears her Maker's praise on high He, who redeemed my soul from hell, Upon her artless tongue. Hatlh sovereign power to save. 3 My soul would rise and sing 5 He fills the poor with good; To her Creator, too: He gives the sufferers rest; Fain would my tongue adore my King, The Lord hath judgments for the ~ And pay the worship due. proud, 4 And yet the songs I frame And justice for th' oppressed. Are faithless to thy cause, WATTS. And steal the honors of thy name 232 S. M. To build their own applause. I T HE Lord Jehovah reigns; 5 Create my soul anew, Let all the nations fear; Else all my worship's vain; Let sinners tremble at his throne, This wretched heart will ne'er be ttue And saints be humble there. Until'tis formed again. WATTS. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns; Let earth adore its Lord; 23 4 S. M Bright cherubs his attendants stand, I T 0 God the only Wise And swift fulfill his word. Our Saviour and our King, Let all the saints below the skies 3 In Zion is his throne; Their humble praises bring. His honors are divine; His church shall make his wonders 2'Tis his almighty love, known, His counsel and his cure, For there his glories shine. Preserve us safe from sin and death, And every hurtful snare. 4 How holy is his name! How oterrble his npraise! 3 He will present our souls, Unblemished and complete, Justice, and truth, and judgment join, Before the glory of his face, In all his works of grace. WATTS. With joys divinely great. PRAISE TO GOD. 71 4 Then all the chosen seed 3 Tb thee, and thee alone, Shall meet around the throne, The angels owe their bliss; Shall bless the conduct of his grace, They sit around thy gracious throne, And make his wonders known. And dwell where Jesus is. 5 To our Redeemer God 4 Not all the harps above Wisdom and power belong, Can make a heavenly place, Immortal crowns of majesty, If God his residence remove, And everlasting song. WATTS. Or but conceal his face. 2 3 5. M. 5 Nor earth, nor all the sky, Can one delight afford, I HEN man grows bold in sin, No, not a drop of real joy, VWW \ My heart within me cries, Without thy presence, Lord. " He hath no faith of God within, Nor fear before his eyes.". 6 Thou art the sea of love, Where all my pleasures roll; 2 But there's adrenadful God, The circle where my passions move, Though men renounce his fear; Thouoh men renounce his fear; And centre of my soul. WATTS. His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 237 S. M. 3 His truth transcends the sky; I THE Lord n;y Shepherd is; In heaven his mercies dwell; i Deep as the sea his judgments lie; Since I shall e well spplied: Since he is mine, and I am his, His anger burns to hell. What can I want beside? 4 How excellent his love, 4 Hoeceletisloe,2 He leads me to the place Whence all our safety springs 2 He leads me to the place Oh, never let y soul reoWhere heavenly pasture grows, Oh, never let my soul remov6 From uerneath his wings TT. Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. 23 6 s. M. 3 If e'er I go astray, NI Y God, my Life, my Love, He doth my soul reclaim; To thee, to thee I call; And guides me inhis own right way, I cannot live, if thou remove, For his most holy name. For thou art all in all. 4 While he affords his aid, 2 Thy shining grace can cheer I cannot yield to fear; This dungeon where I dwell; Though I should walk through death's'Tis paradise when thou art here; dark shade, If thou depart,'tis hell. My Shepherd's with me there. 72 GOD. 5 In spite of all my foes, 3 Our days are as the grass, Thou dost my table spread; Or like the morning flower; My cup with blessings overflows, If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, And joy exalts my head. It withers in an hour. 6 The bounties of thy love 4 But thy compassions, Lord, Shall crown my future days; To endless years endure; Nor from thy house will I remove, And children's children ever find Nor cease to speak thy praise. Thy words of promise sure. WATTS WATTS. 238 -S.M. 2 OW gentle God's commands i ING, my soul, his wondrous love, i H OW gentle God's commands! J Who, from yon bright throne How kind his precepts are! above, Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, Ever watchful o'er our race, And trust his constant care. Still to man extends his grace. 2 Beneath his watchful eye 2 Heaven and earth by him were made, His saints securely dfwell; All is by his sceptre swaved; That hand which bears all nature up What are we that he should show Shall guard his children well. So much love to us below! 3 Why should this anxious load 3 God, the merciful and good, Press down your weary mind? Bought us with the Saviour's blood; Haste to your heavenly Father's throne, And, to make our safety sure, And sweet refreshment find. Guides us by his Spirit pure. 4 His goodness stands approved, 4 Sing, my soul, adore his name; Unchanged from day to day: Let his glory be thy theme; I'll drop Cmy burden at his feet, Praise him till he calls thee home, And bear a song away. DODDRIDG,. Trust his love foi all to come. 239 S. M. 24- 7s. ITHE pity of the Lord I p RAISE the Lord, his glories show, 1 To those that fear his name, Saints within his courts below, Is such as tender parents feel; Angels round his throne above, He knows our feeble frame. All that see and share his love. 2 He knows we are but dust 2 Earth to heaven, and heaven to earth, Scattered with every breath; Tell his wonders, sing his worth; His anger, like a rising wind, Age to age, and shore to shore, Can send us swift to death. Praise him, praise him, evermore! PRAISE TO GOD. 73 3 Praise the Lord, his mercies trace; 3 Heaven and earth must pass away, Praise his providence and grace, Songs of praise shall crown that day; All that he for man hath done, God will make new heavens and earth, All he sends us through his Son. Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 Strings and voices, hands and hearts, 4 And shall main alone be dumb In the concert bear your parts; Till that glorious kingdom come? All that breathe, your Lord adore, No, the Church delights to raise Praise him, praise -him, evermore! Psalms and hymns and songs of praise. LYTE. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, 24.2 7s. Still in songs of praise rejoice;' D RAISE the Lord-his power con- Learning here, by faith and love, fess; Songs of praise to sing above. Praise him in his holiness; 6 Borne upon their latest breath, Praise him as the theme inspires- Songs of praise shall conquer death; Praise him as his fame requires. Then amid eternal joy, 2 Let the trumpet's lofty sound Songs of praise their powers employ. Spread its loudest notes around; MONTGOMERY. Let the harp unite, in praise, 244 7s. With the sacred minstrel's lays. LL ye nations, praise the Lord, I ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, 3 Let the organ join to bless All ye lands, your voices raise; God, the Lord of righteousness; Heaven and earth with loud accord, Tune your voice to spread the fame Praise the Lord, forever praise. Of the great Jehovah's name. 2 For his truth and mercy stand, 4 All who dwell beneath his light, Past and present and to be, In his praise your hearts unite; Like the years of his right hand, While the stream of song is poured, Like his own eternity. Praise and mnagnify the Lord. 3 Praise him, ye who know his love, WRANGItAM. Praise him from the depths beneath; 243 7s. Praise him in thie heights above; I ONGS of praise the angels sang, Praise your Maker all that breathe. Heaven with hallelujahs rang, MONTGOMERY. When Jehovah's work begun, 2 4 5 7s. When he spake, and it was done. ERALDS of creation! cry2 Songs of praise awoke the morn, Praise the Lord, the Lordcmost When the Prince of Peace was born; high; Songs of praise arose, when he Heaven and earth, obey the call, Captive led captivity. Praise the Lord, the Lord of all. GOD. 2 For he spake, and forth from night Sends deliverance from on high, Sprang the universe to light; Rescues them from all their fear: He commanded,-nature heard, 5 Them to pleasant lands he brings, And stood fast upon lhis word. \lWhere the vine and olive grow; 3 Praise him, all ye hosts above;'Where, fromn verdant hills, the sprin Spirits perfected in love; Through luxuriant valleys flow. Sun and moon, your voices raise; 6 Oh that men would praise the Lord Sing, ye stars, your Maker's praise. his goodness to their race; For, his goodness to their race; 4 Earth, from all thy depths below, For the wonders of his word, Ocean's hallelujahs flow; And the riches of his grace Lightning, vapor, wind, and storm, Hail and snow, his will perform. 2.4' 7 7s. 5 Birds, on wings of rapture soar, Warble at his temple door; Warble at his temple door; Strives to serve our bounteous Joyful sounds from herds and flocks, Kin Echo back, ye caves and rocks. Each a double tribute pas, 6 High above all heiglht, his throne; Sings its part, and then obeys. Excellent his name alone; Him let all his works confess, 2 Nature's chief and sweetest choir Him let all his children bless. Him with cheerful notes admire; MONTGOMERY. Chanting every day their lauds, z26 7srWhile the grove their song applauds.. 3 Though their voices lower be, 1\ / AGNIFYU Jehovah's n~ame; Streams have too their melody; For his mercies ever sure, From For his mercies ever sure, Night and day they warbling run, From eternity endurthe sae Never pause, but still sing on. To eternity endure. 2.thrasefor 4 All the flowers that gild the spring 2 Let his ransomed flock rejoice, H Hither their'still music bring; Gathered out of every land, If heaven bless them, thankful they As the people of his choice, Plucked from the destroyer's hand. Smell more sweet, and look more gay. 3 In the wilderness astray, 5 Only man can scarce afford In the lonely waste they roam, This short office to his Lord; Hungry, fainting by the way, Man, on whom his bounty flows, Far from refuge, shelter, home:- All things gives, and nothing owes.. 4 To the Lord their God they cry; 6 Wake, for shame, my sluggish heart, He inclines a gracious ear, Wake, and gladly sing thy part; PRAISE TO GOD. 75 Learn of birds, and springs, and 249 7s. D. flowers, HIow to use thy nobler powers. I pRAISE to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days; 7 Call whole nature to thy aid, Bounteous source of everyjoy! Since't was he whole nature made; Let thy praise our tongues employ. Join in one eternal song, Flocks that whiteni all the plain, Who to one God all belong. Yellow sheaves of ripened grain; JOHN AUSTIN. 1668. Clouds that drop their fattening dews, 2+8 7s. D. Suns that temperate warmth diffuse: ~248 7s. D. I ORD of earti!i thy forming hand z All that spring with bounteous hand Scatters o'er the smiling land; Well this beauteous frame hath All that liberal autumn pours ~~~~planned;From her rich o'erflowing stores;Woods that wave,'and hills that Lord, for these our souls shall raise tower, Grateful vows, and solemn praise; Ocean rolling in his power: And, when every blessing's flown, Yet, amid this scene so fair, Love thee for thyself alone. Should I cease thy smile to share, BARBAULD. What were all its joys to me? 2 Whom have I on earth but thee? 250 8s & 7s. I )RAISE the Lord! ye heavens 2 Lord of heaven! beyond our sight adore him, Shines a world of purer light; Praise him, angels in the height; There in love's unclouded reign Sun and moon, rejoice before him Sun and moon, rejoice before him; Parted hands shall meet again; Praise him, all ye stars of light! Oh, that world is passing fair! Yet, if thou wert absent there, 2 Praise the Lord, for he hath spoken; What were all its joys to me? Worlds his mighty voice obeyed; Whom have I in heaven but thee? Laws which never shall be broken, For their guidance he hath made. 3 Lord of earth and heaven! my breast 3 Praise the Lord-for he is glorious; Seeks in thee its only rest: Never shall his promise fail; I was lost; thy accents mild God hath made his saints Victorious, Homeward lured thy wandering child: y.6 Sin and death shall not prevail. Oh! should once thy smile divine Cease upon my soul to shine, 4 Praise the God of our salvation, What were earth or heaven to me? Hosts on high his power proclaim; Whom have I in each but thee? Heaven and earth, and all creation, GRANT. Laud and magnify his name. .76 GOD. From the gloom his brightness 251 Ss & 7s. streameth, I p"RAISE to thee, thou great God is wisdom, God is love. Creator! Praise to thee from every tongue; 4 He with earthly cares entwineth Join, my soul, with every creature, Hope and comfort from above; Join the universal song. Everywhere his glory shineth; God is wisdom, God is love. 2 Father, source of all compassion! BOWRING. Pure, unbounded grace is thine: Hail the God of our salvation, 253 H. M. Praise him for his love divine ING to the Lo most I $ING to the LAI most high; 3 For ten thousand blessings given, Let every land adore; For the hope of future joy, With grateful voice make known Sound his praise through earth and His goodness and his power; heaven, With cheerful songs declare his ways, Sound Jehovah's praise on high! And let his praise inspire your tongues. 4 Praise to God, the great Creator, 2 Enter his courts with joy; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; With fear address the Lord; Praise him, every living creature, He formed us with his hand, Earth and heaven's united host. And quickened by his word; 5 Joyfully on earth adore him, With wide command he spreads his Till in heaven our song we raise*. sway, Then enraptured fall before him, O'er every sea and every land. Lost in wonder, love, and praise! 3 His hands provide our food, FAWCETrT. j And every blessing give; 252 8s & 7s. VWe feed upon his care, And in his pastures live: I G OD is love; his mercy brightens With cheerful songs declare his ways, All the path in which we rove; And let his praise inspire your tongues. Bliss he wakes, and woe he lightens; God is wisdom, God is love. 4 Good is the Lord our God,, His truth and mercy sure; 2 TiIne and chance are busy ever; Hie earth and heaven shall last While earth and heaven shall last, Man decays, and ages move; b1~~ ~His promises endure: But his mercy Ganeto never; jWith wide command he spreads his God is wisdom, God is love. sway, 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth O'er every sea and every land. WVill his changeless goodness prove; DwIGImT. PRAISE TO GOD. 7 His praise with melodious accordance 2 54 H. -M. prolong, I (COME, let us gladly sing And bless his adorable name. To God, our Saviour-Kin; -'-~'To God, our Saviour-King, 4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly With thanks his presence seek, god In psaltms his praises speak; And we are the work of his hand; He's God most high; let all draw nigh, He'sGodmos high; letalldrawHis mercy and truth from eternity stood, And crown him-Lord of earth and sky. And shall to eternity stand. 2 He gave the mountains birth, I.MONTGOMERY. He made the spacious earth; 256 Ils8s. His are the sea and land — They rose at his command: HE Lord is great! ye hosts of They roseathiscommand: Tlheaven adore him, With reverence all before him fall, heaven adore hin, And on his name devoutly call. And~ on his name devoutly call. And ye who tread this earthly ball; In holy songs rejoice aloud before him, 3 Come, kneel before his throne,. 3Come, kn eel before And shout his praisq who made For he is God alone; We are the flock he leads- you all. The sheep his bounty feeds: 2 The Lord is great; his majesty how To-day-to-day-his voice obey; glorious! G -rieve not the Holy Ghost away. Resound his praise fromn shore to Grieve not the Holy Ghost away. HATFIELD. shore; O'er sin, and death, and hell, now 255 11s & 8s. made victorious, I BE joyful in God, all ye lands of He rules and reigns forevermore. 1) the earth, 3 The Lord is great; his mercy how Oh, serve him with gladness and abounding! fear; Ye angels, strike your golden chords; Exult in his presence with music and Oh, praise our God, with voice and mirth, harp resounding, With love aIrd devotion draw near. The King of kings and Lord of lords! 2 For Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone, 257 los & 11s. Creator and Ruler o'er all; O H, worship the King, all glorious And we are his people, his sceptre we above, own; Oh; gratefully sing his wonderful love! His sheep, and we follow his call. Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient 3 Oh enter his gates with thanksgiving of days, and song, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded Your votws in his temple proclaim! with praise. 78 i GOD. 2 Oh tell of his might, oh sing of his Oh give to us daily our portion of grace, ~ bread: Whose robe is the light, whose canopy It is from thy bounty that all must be space! fed. His chariot of wrath dew thunder- 2 Forgive our transgressions, and teach clouds form, us to know Arid dark is his path on the wings of That humble compassion which parthe storm. dons each foe; 3 Tbhy bountiful care what tongue can Keep us from temptation, from evil recite? and sin, It breathes in the air, it shines in the And thine be the glory, forever! light, Amen! It streams from the hills, it descends 2 to the plain, And sweetly distills in the dew and O PRAISE ye the Lord! prepare the rain, your glad voice, His praise in the great assembly to 4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as sing, frail, In their great Creator let all men reIn thee do we trust, nor find thee to joice, fail: And heirs of salvation be glad in Thy mercies how tender, how firm to their King. the end, the end, 2 Let them his great name devoutly Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and adore; Friend.! In loud-swelling strains his praises 5 9 measureless Might, ineffable Love! express, While angels delight to hymn thee Who graciously opens his bountiful above, store, The humbler creation, though feeble Their wants to relieve, and his their lays, children to bless. With true adoration shall lisp to thy 3 With glory adorned, his people shall praise. GRANT. sing To God, who defence and plenty 2 5 8 Os & l 1 ls. supplies; fOUR Father in heaven, we hallow Their loud acclamations to him, their thy Name: great King, May thy kingdom holy on earth be the Through earth shall be sounded, same: and reach to the skies. PRAISE TO GOD. 79 4 Ye angels above, his glories who've All honor and blessing, with angels sung, above, In loftiest notes, now publish his And thanks never ceasing, for inpraise: finite love.. C. WESLEY. We mortals, delighted, would borrow your tongue- 26. H. M. Would join in your numbers, and I E boundless realms of joy, chant to your lays. Exalt your Maker's fame; TATE, VARIED. His praise your song employ, 260 iOs & 1. Above the starry frame: Your voices raise, ye Cherubim I 7E servants of God, your Master I yE servants of God, your Master And Seraphiti, to sing his praise. proclaim, And publish abroad his wonderful 2 Thou moon, that rul'st the night, name; And sun that guid'st the day, The name all-victorious of Jesus Ye glittering stars of light, extol; To him your homage pay: His kingdom is glorious; he rules His praise declare, ye heavens above, over all. And ctlouds that move in liquid air. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save; 3 Let them adore the Lord, And still he is nigh: his presence And praise his holy name, we have; By whose almighty word The great congregation his triumph They all from nothing came: shall sing, And all shall last from changes free; Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our His firm decree stands ever fast. King. 4 Let all of richest birth 3 "Salvation to God, who sits on the With those of humbler name throne," And-judges of the earth, Let all cry aloud, and honor the His matchless praise proclaim. Son; In this design, let youths with maids, The praises of Jesus the angels pro- And hoary heads with children, join. claim, Fall down on their faces, and wor- 5 United zeal be shown ship the Lamb. His wondrous fame to raise, Whose glorious name alone 4 Then let us adore, and give him his Deserves our endless praise; right'- Earth's utmost ends his power obey; All glory and power, and wisdom His glorious sway the sky transcends. and might; TATE & BRADY. 80 GOD. 262 H. M. 2 Ye angels, catch the thrilling sound, While all the adoring thrones around THE Lord Jehovah reigns, His boundless mercy sing; His throne is built on lhigh; Let every listening saint above The garments he assumes Wake all the tuneful soul of love, Are light and majesty; And touch the sweetest string. His glories shine with beams so bright, No mortal eye can bear the sight. 3 Whate'er this living world contains, That wings the air or treads the plains, z The thunders of his hand b United praise bestow; Keep the wide world in.awe;'Ye tenants of the ocean wide, His wrath and justice stand, Proclaim him through the mighty tide, To guard his holy law; And in the deeps below. And where his love resolves to bless, tHis truth confirms and seals the grace. 4 Wake, all ye soaring throngs, and sing; Ye feathered warblers of the spring, 3 Through all his perfect work, Harmonious anthems raise Surprising wisdom shines To him who shaped your finer mold, Confounds the powers of hell, Who tipped your glittering wings with And breaks their curst designs; gold, Strong is the arm-and shall fulfill And tuned your voice to praise. His great decrees, his sovereign will. 5 Let man, by nobler passions swayed, t And can this mighty King 4 6And can this mighlty Kin, Let man, in God's own image made, Of glory condescend- His breath in praise employ; And will he write his name, Spread wide his Maker's name around, My Father and my Friend? While heaven's broad arch rings back I love his name, I love his word; the sound, Join, all my powers, and praise the Lord! The song of holy joy! OGILVIE. WATTS. 263 c. M. 264 c. P. I B"T)EGIN, my soul, th' exalted lay; I VE fields of light, celestial plains,. Let each enraptured thought I Where pure, serene effulgence obey, reigns, And praise th' Almighty's name; Ye scenes divinely fair, Let heaven and earth, and seas and Your Maker's wondrous power proskies, claim, In one melodious concert rise, Tell how he formed your shining frame, To swell th' inspiring theme. And breathed the fluid air. PRAISE TO GOD. 81 2 Join all ye stars, the vocal choir; Its bounties richly spread the plain, Thou dazzling oib of liquid fire, The blushing fruit, the golden grain, The mighty chorus aid; And smile in, every vale. And, soon as evening vails the plain, 4 But in thy word, I see it shine Thou' moon, prolong the hallowed With grace and glories more divine, strain, Proclaiming sin forgiven; And praise him in the shade. There Faith, bright cherub, points the 3 Thou heaven of heavens, his vast way abode, To realms of everlasting day, Proclaim the glories of thy God; And opens all her heaven. Ye worlds declare his might; 5 Then let the love that makes me blest He spake the word, and ye were made, With cheerful praise inspire my breast, Darkness and dismal chaos fled, And ardent gratitude; And nature sprung to light. And all my thoughts and passions tend 4 Let every element rejoice; To thee, my Father and my Friend, Ye thunders, burst with awful voice Iy soul's eternal good To him who bids you roll; His praise in softer notes declare, 266 Each whispering breeze of yielding air, C. P. M. And breathe it to the'soul. OGILVIE. I A/LTHOUGH the vine its fruit 1 deny, 265 c. P. M. The budding fig-tree droop and die, I 1\ ITY God, thy boundless love I No oil the olive yield, lvi praise; Yet will I trust still in my God, How bright on high its glories blaze Yea, bend rejoicing to his rod, How sweetly bloom below? And by his grace be healed., It streams from thy eternal throne; 2 Though fields, in verdure once arrayed, Through heaven its joys'forever run, By whirlwinds desolate be laid, And o'er the earth they flow. Or parched by scorching beam; 2'Tis love that paints the purple morn, Still in the Lord shall be my trust, And bids the clouds, in air upborne, - My joy; for, though his frown is just, Their genial drops distil; His mercy is supreme. In every vernal beam it glows, 3 Though from the fold the flock decay,. It breathes in every gale that blows, Though herds lie famished o'er the lea, And glides in every rill. And round the empty stall; 3 It robes in cheerful green the ground, My soul above the wreck shall rise,. And pours its flowery beauties round, Its better joys are in the skies, Whose sweets perfume the, gale; There God is all in all. 6 82 GOD. 4 In God my strength, howe'er distrest, 268 I yet wilt hope and calmly rest, Ss & 7s. Nay, triumph in his love; RAISE the Lord, oh! praise him, praise him, My lingering soul, my tardy feet, praise im, Free as the hind he makes, and fleet,. Praise the Lord who reigns bove To speed my course abosve.. 4Now with cheerful vbices raise him lo. U..ONDERDONK. Songs of gratitude and love. 2 67 P.M. 2 Praise the Lord of life and glory, P. M. Praise the Lord of truth and grace; I T OLY, holy, holy is the Lord! Tell to all his won'd'rous story: Sing, O ye people, gladly adore Bid them early seek his face. him; Letthe himountains; trmbeti 3 Praise the Lord with loud hosannas, Let the mountains tremble at his wor:d; Praise him with the mighty throng: Let the hills be joyful before him; rite his name upon your banners, Mighty in wisdom, boundless in mercy, Be his praise your battle song! Great is Jehovah, King over all. 2 Praise him, praise him! shout aloud 4 Praise the Giver of Salvation, for joy, Praise him every clime and tongue: Heav'n and earth, and all creation Watchman of Zion, herald the story; Shout aloud in joyfill song. Sin and death his kingdom shall de-l song. CR. CAMERON. stroy; Occasional Chorius. All the earth shall sing of his glory; Praise him, all ye great creation; Praise him, ye angels, ye who behold him, every cime and nation; him Praise the Giver of Salvation; Robed in his splendor matchless Praise the Lord for evermore. divine. 3 King eternal, blesseid be his name!' 289 s & 7s. So may his children gladly adore him, I ARK! what mean those holy When in heaven we join the happy l voices, strain, Sweetly sourlding through the skies? When we cast our bright crowns be- Lo! th' angelic host rejoices; fore him; Heavenly hallelujahs rise. There in his likeness, joyful awaking, 2 Hear them tell the wondrous story, There we shall see him, there we Hear them chant in hymns of joy, shall sing. "Glory in the highest —glory! Occasional Uhorus. Glory be to God most high! Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, 3 " Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Let the hills be joyful before him. Reaching far as man is found; CHRIS T'S NA TI VT Y. 83 Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven! " Loud our golden harps shall sound. 7 I ANGELS, from the realmsof glory, 4 " Christ is born, the great Anointed; f winG, your flight o'er all the I Wing your flight o'er all the Heaven and earth his praises sing! e Oh receive whom God appointed, Ye who sang creation's story, For your Prophet, Priest, and Kinc, I Now proclaim Messiah's birth; King! Come and worship, 5 " Haste, ye mortals, to adore him; Worship Christ the new-born King. Learn his name, and taste his joy; X Till in heaven ye sing before him- 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding,'Glory be to God most higlh! W' Watchinog o'er your flocks by night, CAWOOD. God with man is now residing; Yonder shines the infant Light; 270 8s & 7s. Come and worship, I SHEPHERDS! hail the wvonldrous l Worship Christ the new-born King. stranger; ow to Bethle'm speed your way; 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Now to Bethle'm speed your way;... Lo! in yonder humble manger, Seek the great Desire of nations; Christ, the Lord, is born to-day! Ye have seen his natal star; 2 Christ, by prophets long-predicted, Come and worship, Joy of Israel's chosen race; Worship Christ the new-born King. Light to Gentiles long-afflicted, Lost in error's darkest maze. 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, 3 Bright the star of your salvation, the Lord, descending, Pointing to his rude'abode l Pointing to his rude abode! In his temple shall appear; Rapturous news for every nation: Come and worship, Mortals! now behold your God!C Worship Christ the new-born King. 4 Glad, we trace th' amazing story, Angels leave their bliss to tell; 5 Sinners, wrung with true repentTheme sublime, replete with glory- ance, Sinners saved from death and Doomed for guilt to endless pains, hell. Justice now revokes the sentence; Mercy calls you; break your 5 Love eternal moved the Saviour chains; Thus to lay his radiance by, Come and worship, Blessings on the Lamb forever — Worship Christ the new-born King. Glory be to God on high! MONTGOMERY. 84 GOD. 272 7s. D. 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise; Join the triumphs of the skies; I HI ARK! the herald angels sing, \With the angelic hosts proclaim " Glory to the new-born King! " Christ is born in Bethlehem." Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled." 3 Mild he lays his glory by; Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Born that man no more may die; Join the triumph of the skies; Born to raise the sons of earth; With th' angelic host proclaim, Born to give them second birth.'~Christ'rs born in Bethlehem." 4 Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see: 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored; Hail, the incarnate Deity, Christ the everlasting Lord; Pleased, as man, with men to appear, Late in time behold him come, Jesus,our Immanuel, here. Of-fspring of the favored one. 5 Let us then with angels sing, Veil'd in flesh, the Godh'ad see; "Glory to the new-born King! Hail the incarnate Deity: Peace on earth and mercy mild, Pleased, as mane with men to dwell, God and sinners reconciled! " Jesus, our Immanuel C. WESLEY. 3 Hail! the heaven-born Prince of 274 7s. peace! ofI H E has come; the Christ of God! Hail! the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Left for us his glad abode; Light and life to all he brings. Stooping from his throne of bliss, Risen with healing in his'wings. 6b To this darksome wilderness! Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die: 2 He has come, the Prince of peace! Born to raise the sons of earth, Come to bid our sorrows cease; Born to give them second birth. Come to scatter, with his light, WESLEY. All the shadows of our night. Occasional Chorus. 3 He, the mighty King, has come! Hark! the herald angels sing, "othn b KiMaking this poor earth his home; "Glory to the new-born King! " Come to bear our sin's sad load, 273 7s. Son of David, Son of God JI -lARK! the herald angels sing, 4 He has come, whose name of grace iLII " Glory to the new-born King! Speaks deliverance to our race; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, Left for us his glad abode, God and sinners reconciled." Son of Mary, Son of God! CH'RIST'S NATIVITY. 85 275 7s. 277 8s &.7s. i OD with us! oh, wondrous name! i H ARK! a thrilling voice is Manifest in flesh he came, sounding; Hiding in a form like min'e "Christ is nigh," it seems to say; All his attributes divine.' "Cast away the dreams of darkness, 2 Equal with the Father, still O ye children of the day!" He obeys the Father's will, 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, Lays his rightful glories by, Let the earth-bound soul arise; Comes, as man, for man to die. Christ, her Sun, all ill dispelling, 3 While as man on earth he dwelt, Shines upon the morning skies. As true God his power was felt; 3 Lo!' the Lamb, so long-expected, At his voice diseases fled, Comes with pardon down from Opening graves restored their dead. heaven; 4 As a man he groans and dies, Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, Prisoned in the tomb he lies; One and all to be forgiven. Soon he rises from the grave, 4 That when inext he comes with glory Man to die, but God to save. And the world is wrapped in fear, B. MANLY, JR. MWith his mercy he may shield us, 276 ss & 7s. And with words of love draw near. I H AIL! thou long-expected Jesus, 5 Honor, glory, might, and blessing, Born to set thy people free: To the Father, and the Son, From our sins and fears release us, With the everlasting Spirit, Let ns find our rest in thee. While eternal ages run. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, I-ope of all the saints, thou art; 278 Ss & 7s. Long desired of every nation, I OME ye lofty, come ye lowly, Joy of every waiting heart. Let your songs of gladness ring; 3 Born thy people to creliver, hi Born a child, yet God our King,le lies the Holy, Born to reign in us forever, In a manger rests the ing. Now thy gr'acious kingdom bring. 2 Come ye poor, no pomp of station thine own eternal Spirit, Robes the child your hearts adore: e4 By thine l own eternalSpiritHe, the Lord of your salvation, Rule t ine all our hearts alone; Shares your want, is weak and poor. By thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne. 3 Oxen, round about behold them! C. WESLEY. All is naked, cold and bare! GOD. See the shepherds, God has told them 3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully That the Prince of Life lies there. bringing, And sweet let the gladsome hosanna 4 Let us bring our poor oblations, arise; Thanks and love and faith andse Ye angels, the full hallelujah be singpralse, Come ye people, come ye nations, nt One chorus resound through the One and all on him to gaze. earth and the skies. earth and the skies. 5 Hark, the heaven of heavens is ring- Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; ing, Christ the Lord to man is born! Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! Christ the Lord to man is born! MUHLENBURG. Are not all our hearts, too, singing, Welcome, welcome, happy morn! 280 Ss & 7s. 279 I S AW you never in the twilight, 79hen the sun the sun as left the skies, SHOUT the glad tidings, exult- Up in heaven the clear stars shining ingly sing; Through the gloom like silver eyes? Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! So of old the wise men, watclhing, I Zion, the marvellous story be telling, Saw a little stranger star: The Son of the Highest, how lowly And they knew the King was given; his birth! And they followed it from far. The brightest archangel in glory ex-2 Heard you never of the story celling, How they crossed the desert wild, He stoops to redeem thee, he reigns Journeyed on by plainand nluntain, upon earth! Till they found the holy ChildShout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; How they opened all their treasure, Jertusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! Kneeling to that infant King, 2 Tell how he cometh; from nation to Gave the gold and fragrant incense, nation, Gave the mytrh in offering? The heart-cheering news let the 3 Know you not that lowlyinfant earth echo round; Was the bright and Morning Star, How free to the faithful he offers sal- He who came to light the Gentiles vation,' And the darlkened isles afar? How his people with joy everlasting And we too may seek his cradle, are crown'd. There our hearts' best treasure bring: Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Love and faith and true devotion, Jerusalem triumiphs, Messiah is King! For our Saviour, God, and King. CHRIST'S NA TIV yITY. 87 28 I Ye mountains, sink; ye valleys, rise; C. M. Prepare the Lord his way. I T OY to the world, the Lord is come! 5 Behold, he comes; he comes to bless Let earth receive her K.ing The nations, as their God, Let every heart prepare him room, And send his truth abroad. And heaven and nature sing. 6 But when his voice shall raise the 2 Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns; dead, Let men their songs employ; And bid the world draw near, While fields and floods, rocks, hills, How will the guilty nations dread and plains To see their Judge appear! Repeat the sounding joy. WATTS. 3 No more let sin and sorrow grow, 283 c. M. Nor thorns infest the ground; ORTALS, awa; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. And chant the solemn lay; And chant the solemn lay; 4 He rules the world with truth and Joy, love, and gratitude, combine grace,' To hail th' auspicious day. And makes the nations prove 2 In heaven the rapturous song, began, The glories of his righteousness, seet seraphic fire Anad woncders of his love. WATTS. Through all the shining legions ran, 282 And strung and tuned the lyre. I ING to the Lord, ye distant lands, 3 Swift through the vast expanse it flew, Ye tribes of every tongue; And loud the echo roiled; His newv-discovered grace delmands The theme, the song, the joy, was A new and nobler song. new, o'Twas more than heaven could hold. z2 Say to the nations Jesus reigns,'Twas more than heaven coul God's own almighty Son; 4 Down through the portals of the sky His power the sinking world sustains, Th' impetuous torrent ran And grace surrounds his throne. And angels flew, with eager joy, To bear the news to man. 3 Let heaven proclaim the joyful day; Joy througrh the earth be seen;. 5 Hail! Prince of life! forever hail, Let cities shine in bright array, Redeemet, brother, friend! And fields in cheerful green. Though earth, and time, and life should fail, 4 Let an unusual joy surprise ai Thy praise shall nev er'end. The islands of the sea; MEDLEY. 88 GOD. 2 8 4 C.M. 4 Lord! send the gracious tidings forth, AKt C. M. And fill the world with light, I HARK! thegladsound!' the Say- That Jew and Gentile, through the iour comes, earth, The Saviour promised long! May know thy saving might. Let every heart prepare a throne, HURN. And every. voice a song. 286 c. M. D. 2 He comes, the prisoner to release, I W HILE angels thus, O Lord, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst,l men no anthem raise The iron fetters yield. The iron fetters yield. Oh, may we lose these useless tongues, 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice When -we forget to praise. To clear the mental ray, Then let us swell responsive notes, And on the eyeballs of the blind And join the heavenly throng; To pour'celestial iday). For angels no such love have known, 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, As we, to wake their song. The bleeding soul to cure, 2 Good-will to sinful dust is shown, And with the treasures of his grace And peace on earth is given; To enrich the humble poor. For lo! th' incarnate Saviour comes, 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, I With news.of joy from heaven. The welcome shall proclaim, Mercy and truth with sweet accord, And heaven's eternal arches ring His rising beams adorn; With thy beloved name. DODDRIDGE. Let heaven and earth in concert sing,' "The promised child is born! " 285 C. M. I ANGELS rejoiced and sweetly sung 287 c. M. D. At our Redeemer's birth; I T came upon the midnight clear, Mortals! awake; let every tongue That glorious song of old, Proclaim his matchless worth. From angels bending near the earth 2 Glory to God, who dwells on high, To touch their harps of gold: And sent his only Son "Peace to the earth, good-will to man, To take a servant's form, and die, From heaven's all-gracious King:" For evils we had done! The earth in solemn stillness lay, 3 Good-will to men; ye fallen race! To hear the angels sing. Arise, and shout for joy; 2 Still through,the cloven skies they He comes, with rich, abounding grace, come, To save, and not destroy. With peaceful wings unfurled; CHRIST'S NA TI VIT Y. 89 And still celestial music floats 4 " The heavewly babe you there -shall O'er all the weary world; find Above its sad and lowly plains To human view displayed, They bend on heavenly wing, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And ever o'er its Babel sounds, And in a manger laid." The blessed angels sing. 5 Thus spake the seraph-and forthwith 3 Oh ye, beneath life's crushing load, Appeared a shining throng Whose forms are bending low, Of angels, praising God, who thus Who toil along the climbing way, Addressed their joyful song:With painful steps and slow, 6 " All glory be to God on high, Look up! for glad and golden hours And to the earth be peace; Come swiftly on the wing: Good-will henceforth from heaven to Oh rest beside the weary road, men And hear the angels sing! Begin, and never cease! " TATE. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet-bards foretold, 2 89. M. When with the ever-circling years I ESSIAH at thy glad apComes round the age of gold!- ESSI proac t thy glad apWhen peace shall over all the earth The howling winds are still; Its final splendors fling,, - Thy praises fill the lonely waste, And the whole world Send back the And breathe from every hill. song 2 Renewed, the earth a robe of light, Which now the angels sing! SEARS. A robe of beauty wears 288 c. M. And in new heavens a brighter sun IxJi W 7HILE shepherds watch'd their Leads on the promised years. V flocks by night, 3 Let Israel to the Prince of Peace All seated on the ground, The loud hosanna sing; The angel of the Lord came down, With hallelujahs, and with hymns, And glory shone around. O Zion, hail thy King! LOGAN. 2 "Fear not," said he, —for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind,- 290 C. M. "Glad tidings of great joy I bring, I AWAKE, awake the sacred song To you and all mankind. - A To our incarnate Lord! 3 "To you, in David's town, this day, Let every heart and every tongue Is born of David's line, Adore th' eternal Word. The Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord, 2 That awful Word, that sovereign Power And this shall be the sign:- By whom the worlds were made 90 GOD. Oh, happy morn! illustrious hour!- 5 It was my guide, my light, my all; Was once in flesh arrayed! It bade'my dark forebodings cease; 3 Then shone almighty power and love,1 And through the storm, and danger's In all their glorious forms, thrall, When Jesus left his throne above, It led me to the port of peace. To dwell with sinful worms. 6 Now safely moored-my perils o'er, 4 Adoring angels tuned their songs I'll sing, first in night's diadem, To hail the joyful day: Forever and forevermore, With rapture then let mortal tongues The Star —the Star of Bethlehem! Their grateful worship pay. II. KIR~E WHITE. 5 Whit glory, Lord, to thee is due! 292 L. M. With wonder NWe adore; i [ HEN Jordan hushed his waters But could we sing as angels do, still, Our highest praise were poor. And silence slept on Zion's hill, STEELE. When Bethlehem's shepherds, through 291 L.. the night, Xi W HHIEN marshall'd on the nightly Watched o'er their flocks by starry plain, lightThe glittering, host bestud the sky, 2 Hark! firom the midnight hills around, One star alone, of all the train, A voice of mnore than mortal sound, Can fix the sinner's wandering eye. In distant hallelujahs stole, 2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus Wild murmuring o'er the raptured souL breaks, 3 On wheels of light, on wings of flame, From ev'ry host, from ev'ry gem; The glorious hosts of Zion came; But one alone the Saviour speaks- High heaven with songs of triumph It is the Star of Bethlehem. rung, 3 Once on the raging seas I rode, t While thus they struck their harps and The storm was loud, the night was sung: dark; 4 "O Zion, lift thy raptured eye; The ocean yawned, and rudely blowed The long-expected hour is nigh; The wind that tossed my founder- The joys of nature rise again; ing bark. The Prince of Salem comes to reign. 4 Deep horror then my vitals froze, I5 " See, Mercy, from her golden urn, Death-struck, I ceased the tide to Pours a rich stream to them that stem; mourn; When suddenly a Star arose- 13ehold, she binds, with tender care, It was the Star of Bethlehem. The bleeding bosom of dedpair. CHRIST'S ~NA TIVIT'Y. 91 6 "He comes to cheer the trembling 3 He shall descend like showers heart; Upon the fruitful earth; Bids Satan and his host depart; And love and joy, like flowers, Again the day-star gilds the gloom, Spring in his path to birth: Aga/in the bowers of Eden bloom. Before him, on the mountains, T. CAMPBELL. Shall peace, the herald, go; And rilghteousness, in fountains, 293 L. M. From hill to valley flow. xI W~ AKE, 0 my soul, and hail the 4 Arabia's desert-ranger morn, To hini shall bow the knee, For unto us a Saviour's born; The Ethiopian stranger See, how the angels wing their way, His glory come to see; oTo usher in the glorious day! W ith offerings of devxotion, 2 Hark! what sweet music, what a song, Ships from the Isles shall meet, Sounds from the bright, celestial To pour the wealth of ocean throng! In tribute at his feet. Sweet song, whose melting sounds im- 5 Kings shall fall'down before him, part And gold and incense bring, Joy to each raptured, listening heart. All nations shall adore him, His praise all people sing::For he shall have dominion s294. 7 & 6s. O'er river, sea, and shore, I H AIL to the Lord's Anointed, Far as the eagle's pinion 1 1 Great David's greater Son; Or dove's light wing can soar. Hail in the time appointed, 6 To him shall prayer unceasing, His reign on earth begun! And daily vows ascend And daily vows ascend; He comes to break oppression, His kingdom, still increasing, To set the captive free, A kingdom without end: To take away transgression, The tide of time shall never And rule in equity. And rule in equity. His covenant remove; 2 He comes with succor speedy, His name shall stand forever; To those who suffer wrong; That name to us is Love. MIoNTGOMERY. To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; 295 7s & 6s. To give them songs for sighing, I Wa HEN his salvation bringing, Their darkness turn to light, To Zion Jesus came, Whose souls, condemned and dying, The children all stood singing Were precious in his sight. Hosanna to his name. 92 GOD. 2 Nor did their zeal offend him, 297 H. m. -But as he rode along, He bade them still attend him, i A ARK! hark! the notes of joy And smiled to hear their song. Roll o'er the heavenly plains, 3 Then since the Lord retaineth And seraphs find employ His love for children still — For their sublimest strains; Though now as King he reigneth Some new delight in heaven is known; Loud sound- the harps. around the 4 We'll flock around his banner, Who sits upon the throne, z Hark! hark!-the sounds draw nigh, And sing aloud, Hosanna! The joyful hosts descend To David's royal Son. Jesus forsakes the sky, 296 H~. M. To earth his footsteps bend; He comes to bless our fallen race; I H ARK! what celestial sounds, -Ie comes with messages of grace. What music fills the air! Soft warbling to the morn, 3 Bear, bear the tidings round; It strikes the ravished ear; Let every n'ortal know Now all is still; now wild it floats What love in God is found, In tuneful notes, loud, sweet, and shrill. What pity he can show; 2 The angelic hosts descend Ye winds that blow, ye waves that roll, With harmony divine; Bear the glad news from pole to pole. See how from heaven they bend, And in full chorus join. 4 Strike, strike the harps again, An * To Tgreat Immanuel's name; " Fear not," say they; " great joy we bring:' 6'ear not,. I Arise, ye sons of men, Jesus, your King, is born to-day., ye And all his grace proclaim; 3 "He comes, your souls to save Anels and m en, wake every string, 3Anels and men, wake every string, From death's eternal gloom;'Tis God the Saviour's praise we sing! To realms of bliss and light He lifts you from the tomb: 298 Your voices raise; with sons of light 298s. Your songs unite of endless praise. I DRIGHTEST and best of the sons 4 Glory to God on high! of the morning Ye mortals, spread the sound, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us And let your raptures fly, thine aic! To earth's remotest bound; Star of the East, the horizon adorning For peace on earth, from God in heaven Guide where our infant Redeemet To man is given, at Jesus' birth." is laid. CHRIS T'S NA TIVITY. 93 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are It shines through sin and sorrow's shining; night, Low lies his head with the beasts of To guide us to our God. the stallh: 3 Oh, haste to follow where it leads! Angels adore him in slumber reclining,, The gracious call obey; SMaker, and Monarch, and Saviour Be rugged wilds, or flowery meads, of all. The Christian's destined way. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly de- 4 Oh, gladly tread the narrow path votion, While light and grace are given! Odors of Edom, and offerings divine, Who meekly follow Christ on earth Gems of the mountain, and pearls of Shall reign with him in heaven. the ocean, LYTE. Myrrh from the forest, and gold from 300 c. M. the mine? I ZO us a Child of hope is born,' 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, To us a Son is given; Vainly with gifts would his favor Him shall the tribes of earth obey, secure; Him all the hosts of heaven, Richer, by far, is the heart's adoration, 2 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, Dearer to God are the prayers of Forevermore adored, the -poor. The Wonderful, the Counsellor, 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the The great and Ihighty Lord. mch~ning 1 3 His power increasing still shall spread, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us His reign no end shall know: thine aid! Justice shall guard his throne above, Star of the East, the horizon adorning, And peace abound below. Guide where our infant Redeemer JOHN MORRIsoN. is laid. HEBER.3 c. M. 299 c. M. I I N stature grows the heavenly I RIGHT was the guiding star that With death before is eyes; led A Lamb unblemished, meek and mild, VVith mild, benignant ray, The Gentiles to the lowly shed, VWbhere the KRedeemer lay. 2 The Son of God his glory hides With parents mean and poor; 2 But lo! a brighter, clearer light, And he who made the heavens abides Now points to his abode; In dwelling-place obscure. 94 - GOD. 3 Those mighty hands that stay the sky, 2 His Father's business was his care; No earthly toil refuse; Yet in man's favor still he grew: And he who set the stars on high, Oh, might we learn by thought and A humble trade pursues. prayer, 4 He before whom the angels stand, Like him a work of love to do At whose behest they fly, 3 For all mankind he came, nor yet Now yields himself to man's command, An infant's visit would deny; And lays his glory by. Nor friend nor mother did forget 5 The Father's name we loudly raise, In his last hour of agony. The Son we all adore, 4 0 children, ask him to impart The Holy Ghost, One God, we praise, That spirit clear, that temper mild, Botih now and evermore. Which made the mother in her heart 302 L. M. Keep all the sayings of her Child. I r TIHE Word, with God the Father 5 Bless him who said, of such as you One, His Father's kingdom is, and still, Before the heav'ns and earth were His yoke to bear, his work to do, made, Study his life to learn his will. Is ntw the Virgin's new-born Son, OSSOLL Upon her lowly bosom laid. 2 Already on his sinless head L m. The streams of wrath begin to flow; I " QEE how he loved! " exclaimed Already on his infant bed the Jews, The pangs of grief he deigns to know.. As tender tears from Jesus fell; 3 ~The lowliest poverty he bears ~ ~My grateful heart the thought pursues, That we may be with wealth supplied, And on the theme delights to dwell. He weeps: O precious grief and tears! z S,ee how he loved, ewho traveled on, Through him the world is purified. Teaching the doctrine from the skies! 4 Jesus, who camest from on high XWho bade disease and pain begone, To be the Lamb for sinners slain, And called the sleeping dead to rise. Leave not thy ransomed flock to die, 3 See how he loved, who never shrank Nor let thy toil be spent in vain. From toil or danger, pain or death! Who all the cup of sorrow drank, 3 03 L. M. And meekly yielded up his breath. I JESUS a child his course begun: How radiant dawned his hea- 4 Such love can we, unmoved, survey? venly day! Oh, may our breasts with ardor glow, And those who such a race would run, To tread his steps, his laws obey, As early should be on their way. And thus our warm affections showvy CHRIST'S LIFE AND MIN'ISTRY. 95 5 ls & 8s. 2 Permit them to approach, he cries, 305 ISS&. Nor scorn their humble name; x THINK, when I read that sweet For'twas to bless such souls as these story of old, The Lord of angels came. When Jesus was here among men, How he called little children as lambs 3 He'll lead us to the heavenly streams to his fold, Where living waters flow: I should like to have been with And guide us to the fruitful fields them then. Where trees of knowledge grow. 2 I wish that his hands had been placed 4 The feeblest lamb amidst the flock That hison my lhead, been troni Shall be its Shepherd's care: That his arms had been thrown a m While folded in the Saviour's arms around me, And that I might have seen his kind We're safe from every snare. 0 DODDRIDGI. look, when he said, " Let the little ones come unto me." 307 L. M. 3 Yet still to his footstool in prayer I HAT Ima go l IIAT are those soul-revviving may go, strains, And ask for a share in his love; And ask for a share in his loe; hich echo thus from Salem's plains? And if I thus earnestly seek him below, What anthems loud, and louder still, I shall see him and hear him aboveSo sweetly sound from Zion's hill? 4 In that beautiful place he has gone to prepare, Glory, glory let us sing, For all who are washed and forgiv'n; While heaven and earth with glory And many dear children are gathering ring; there, IbHosanna! hosanna! " For of such is the kingdom of heav'n." Hosanna to the Lamb of God. 5 I long for the j)ys of that glorious time, 2 Lo!'tis an infant chorus sings The sweetest, and brightest, and best, I1-osanna to the King of kings: When the dear little -children of every The Saviour comes!-and babes proclime, claim Shall crowd to his-arms and be blest. Salvation, sent in Jesus' name. JEMIMA LUKE. Glory, glory let us sing, &c. 30o6 c. M. 3 Nor these alone their voice shall raise, I' EE the kind Shepherd, Jesus, stands For we will join this song of praise; SJ With all-engaging charms; Still Israel's children forward press Hark i how he calls the tender laipbs, To hail the Lord their Righteousness. And folds them in his arms. Glory, glory let us sing, &c. 96 GO0D. 4 Messiah's name shall joy impart Calm the little ship went gliding Alike to Jew and Gentile heart: On the blue lake's quiet breast. He bled for us, he bled for you, 2 And the white waves rushing past her, And we will sing hosanna too. Round her keel lay smooth and still; ~Glory, glory let 9us sing, &iC~. For the wild waves knew their Master, 5 Proclaim hosannas loud and clear; And the waves obeyed his will. See David's Son and Lord appear! Thou who heard'st those seamen All praise on earth to him be given, pleading, And glory shout through highest Waking at their anguish cryheaven. Sleep not now, when comfort needing, Glory, glory. let us sing, &c. Saviour, unto thee we fly. 3 When at night our homes are shaken, L. M. And the howling winds we hearI' T O thee be glory, honor, praise, As in terror we awaken, Jesus, Redeemer, Saviour, Keep us safe from harm and fear. King! When the waves of pride, or anger, Inspired with joy at thine approach, Rise to vex our hearts within; Thy children loud hosannas sing. Keep us from a greater danger, 2 Hail, Israel's King! hail, David's Son! From the passion storms of sin. Hail, thou that in Jehovah's name 310 8s & 7s. Didst come thy people to redeem, 3 u And comest now thy crown to claim I NE upon the heaving ocean Rode a bark at evening tide, 3 Then, in thy way to Salem's courts, While the waves, in wild commotion, They met thee with triumphal Dashed against the vessel's side. palms; Jesus, sleeping on a pillow, Now, for thy glad return we watch Heeded not the raging billow; With longing prayers, and vows. While the winds were all abroad, and psalms. Calmly slept the Son of God. 2 In that dark and stormy hour 309 Ss & 7s. - Fearful hearts awaked their Lord; IERCELY cameIthe tempest Jesus, by his sovereign power, sweeping, Calmed the tempest with a word. Down the lake of Galilee; On life's dark and restless ocean, But the ship where Christ lay sleeping Mid the billows' wild commotion, Might not sink in that wild sea. Trembling soul, your Lord is there; When h'e rose, the tempest chiding, When he rose, the tempest chiding, iHe wil.l make you still Ehs care. Wheri he bade the waters rest; MRs. DANA, CHRIST'S LIFE AND MINISTRY. 97 II And some have never loved thee well, 3tI L. M. And some have lost the love they I H OW sweetly flowed the gospel had. From lipsound gentenesangrce4 And some have found the world is vain, From lips of gentleness and grace, Yet from the world they break not When listening thousands gathered free round, And some have friends who give them The voice of Jesus filled the place. pain, 2 From heaven he came, of heaven he Yet have not sought a friend in thee. spoke, 5 0 Saviour Christ, thou too art Man; To heaven he led his followers way; Thou hast been troubled, tempted, Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke, tried; Unveiling an immortal day. Thy kind but searching glance can 3 "cCome, wanderers, to my Father's scan home The very wounds that shame would ~ll~om~~e ~; b~hide. Come, all ye weary ones, and rest: " Yes, sacred Teacher, we will come, 6 The touch has still its ancient power; Obey thee, love thee, and be blest. No word from thee can fruitless fall; Hear in this solemn evening hour, 4 Decay, then, tenements of dust; And in thy mercy heal us all. Pillars of earthly pride, decay: A nobler mansion waits the just, 3I3 L. M. And Jesus has prepared the way. oWRING.i W HEN power divine, in mortal ~~~31 ~2 L.M. Hshd form, 32 IL. M. Hushed with a word the raging storm, x AT even ere the sun was set, In soothing accents Jesus saidThe sick, O Lord, around thee Lo! it is I; be not afraid." lay; 2 Blest be the voice that breathes from Oh, in what divers pains they met! heaven, Oh, with what joy they went away! To every heart in sunder riven, 2 Once more'tis eventide, and we When love, and joy, and hope are fledOppressed with -various ills draw "Lo! it is I; be not afraid." near: 3 And when the last dread hour is come, What if thy form we cannot see? While shuddering nature wails her We know and feel that thou art here. doom, This voice shall call the pious dead3 O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel; "LoI it is I; be not afraid." " Lo! it is I; be not afraid." For some are sick, and some are sad, j. E. SMITH. 7 98 GOD. 314. L. And smile as in a father's eye, 3 MI -L. M. Upon thy mild divinity. I' /IMY dear Redeemer, and my Lord, lvi.I read my duty in thy word; 5 And death, which sets the prisoner But in thy life the law appears, free, Drawn out in living characters. Was pang, and scoff, and scorn to thee; 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, thee; Such deference to thy Father's will, Yet love through all thy torture glowed, And mercy with thy life-blood flowed. Such love, and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them 6 Oh, in thy light be mine to go, mine. Illuming all my way of woe; 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air And give me ever on the road Witnessed the fervorof thy prayer; To trace thy footsteps, Son of God! The desert thy temptations knew, A. c. coxa. Thy conflict and thy victory too. 3 6 L. M. 4 Be thou my pattern; make me bear I W 7 HEN like a stranger on our More of thy gracious image here; sphere, Then God, the Judge, shall own my The lowly Jesus wandered here, name Where'er he went, affliction fled, Among the followers of the Lamb. And sickness reared her fainting WXATT1S. head. 3 I 5 L. M. 2 The eye that rolled in irksome night,: 1]OW beauteous were the marks Beheld his face, —for God is light; 11.- divine, The opening ear, the loosened tongue, That in thy meekness used to shine, His precepts heard, his praises sung.'lhat lit thy lonely pathway, trod In wondrous love, O Scn of God! 3 With bounding steps, the halt and lame 2 Oh, who like thee, so calm, so bright, lame To hail their great Deliverer came; So pure, so made to live in light? Sope, so mde to ivein ligh O'er the cold grave he bowed his Oh, who like thee did ever go So patient through a world of woe? head, He spake the word, and raised the 3 Oh, who like thee, so humbly bore. dead. The scorn, the scoffs of men, before? So. meek, fr4 Despairing madness, dark and wild, So meek, forgiving, godlike, high, In his inspiring presence smiled; So glorious in humility?' The storm of horror ceased to roll, 4 The bending angels stooped to see And reason lightened through the soul. The lisping infant clasp thy knee, MONTGOMERY CHRIST'S LIFE'AND MINISTRY. 99 137 ~ M.~4 Through fickle fortune's various scene 317 C. M. From sin preserve us free; H AT grace, 0 Lord, and beauty Like us thou hast a mourner been, shone May we rejoice with thee Around thy steps below; What patient love was seen in all 3 9 C. M. Thy life and death of woe. Thy life and death of woe. HOU art the Way: to thee alone 2 For, ever on thy burdened heart From sin and death we flee A weight of sorrow hung; weight of sorrow hung; And he who would the Father seek, Yet no ungentle, murimuring word Must seek him, Lord, by thee. Escaped thy silent tongue. fes mht h, d 2 Thou art the Truth: thy word alone 3 Thy foes might hate, despise, revile, r True wisdom can impart; Thy friends unfaithful prove; Thou only canst instruct the mind, Unwearied in forgiveness still, And purify the heart. Thy heart could only love. 4 Oh, give us hearts to love like thee! 3 Thou art the Life: the rending tomb.ik~e thee, 0 Lord, to grieve Proclaims thy conquering arm; Far more fr Lored, to grieven al Far more for others' sin than all And those who put their trust in thee Bar more for others' sin than all The wrongs that we receive. Nor death nor hell shall harm. 5 One with thyself, may every eye, 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life: In us, thy brethren, see Grant us to know that Way; The gentleness and grace that spring That Truth to keep, that Life to win, From union, Lord, with thee. Which leads to endless day. DOANE. 318 c. M. 320 s & 7s. I JNC'.ARNATE Word! by every x ESUS wept! those tears are grief, J over, By each temptation tried, But his heart is still the same; Who lived to yield our ills relief, Kinsman, Friend, and Elder Brother, And to redeem us died! Is his everlasting name. 2 If gaily clothed, and proudly fed, Saviour, who can love like thee, In dangerous wealth we dwell, Gracious One of Bethany? Remind us of thy manger bed, 2 When the pangs of trial seize us, And lowly cottage cell. When the waves of sorrow roll, 3 If press'd by poverty severe, I will lay my head on Jesus, In envious want we pine, Pillow of the troubled soul. Oh may the Spirit whisper near, Surely, none can feel like thee, How poor a lot was thine! Weeping One of Bethany. 100 GOD. 3 Jesus wept! and still in glory, 322 L.M. He can mark each mourner's tear; Living to retrace the story I WONDROUS type, O vision Of the hearts he solaced here. fair, Lord, when I amn called to die, Of glory that the Church shall share, Let me think of Bethany.' Which Christ upon the mountain shows, 4 Jesus wept! that tear of sorrow Where brighter than the sun he glows! Is a legacy of love; With shining face and bright array, Yesterday, to-da), to-morrow, 2 Vith shinint face and bright array, He the same doth ever prove. Christ deigns to manifest to-day Thotu art all in all to me, ~l'What glory shall be theirs above, Living One of Bethany! iWho joy in God with perfect love. 3 And faithful hearts are raised on high 3 2 L. M. By this great vision's mystery; i IDE on, ride on in majesty! For which in joyful strains we raise In lowly pomp ride on to die: The voice of prayer, the hymn of O Christ, thy triumphs now begin praise. O'er captive death and conquered sin. 4 0 Father, with the Eternal Son, 2 Ride on, ride on in majesty! And Holy Spirit, ever One, Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry! Vouchsafe to bring us by thy grace Thy humble beast pursues his road, To see thy glory face to face. With palms and scattered garments L. M. strowed. 3 L. M. 3 Ride on, ride on in majesty ) 3. Ride on, ride on in majesty! 1 T~'LOW fast, my tears! the cause is The winged squadrons of the sky great; This tribute, claims an injured Look down, with sad and wondering Friend: eyes ~~~~~eyes ~One whom I long pursued with hate, To see th' approaching sacrifice. b And yet he loved me to the end. 4 Ride on, ride on in majesty! 2 Fast flow my tears; yet faster flow, Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh:. The Father, on his sapphire throne, Stream copious as yon purple tide;'Twas I that dealt the deadly blow, Expects his own anointed Son. I urged the hand that pierced his 5 Ride on, ride on in majesty! side. In lowly pomp ride on to die: Bow thy meek head to mortal pain; 3 Fast, and yet faster flow my tears, Love breaks the heart and drowns Then take, O God, thy power, and reign! MILMAN. the eyes, CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS AND DEA TH. 101 His visage marred, towards heaven he 2 Till, by thine own triumphant word, rears, The victory over ill was won; And, pleading for his murderers, Till the sweet, mournful cry was heard, dies! "Thy will, O God, not mine, be 4 My grief no measure knows, nor end, done " Till he appears the sinner's Friend! 3 Lord, bring these precious moments And gives me in a happy hour, back, To feel the risen Saviour's power. When, fainting, against sin we strain; 3 24 L. M. Or in thy counsels fail to track'T IS midnight; and on Olive's Aught but the present grief and brow pain. The star is dimmed that lately 4 In weakness, help us to contend; shone: In darkness, yield to God our will;'Tis midnight; in the garden, now, And true hearts, faithful to the end, The suffering Saviour prays alone. Cheer by thine holy angels still! 2'Tis midnight; and from all removed, The Saviour wrestles lone with fears; 326 L. M Ev'n that disciple whom he loved I FROM Calvary a cry was heardHeeds not his Master's grief and A bitter and heart-rending cry; tears. My Saviour.! every mournful word 3'Tis midnight; and for others' guilt Bespoke thy soul's deep agony. The Man of Sorrows weeps in blood; 2 A horror of great darkness fell Yet he that hath in anguish knelt On thee, thou spotless, holy One! Is not forsaken by his God. And all the eager hosts of hell 4'Tis midnight; and from ether-plains Conspired to tempt God's only Son. Is borne the song that angels know; 3 The scourge, the thorns, the deep disUnheard by mortals are the strains graceThat sweetly soothe the Saviour's Those thou could'st bear, nor once woe. TAPPAN. repine; But when Jehovah vailed his face, 3 2 5 L. M. Unutterable pangs were thine. X JORD! in thy garden agony, 4 Let the dumb pworld its silence break; No light seemed on thy soul to Let pealing anthems rend the sky; break,, ~breaks~ wAwake, my sluggish soul, awake! No form of seraph lingered nigh~, He died, that we might never die. N-)r yet the voice'of comfort spake- CUNNINGHAM. 102 GOD. 27 L. M. 2 Soft as the morning dews descend, 3 27 L. M. While the sweet lark exulting soars; I T HE morning dawns upon the XTHIE mornings dawns upon the So soft, to your Almighty Friend, ~~~~place Be every sigh your bosom pours: Where Jesus spent the night in prayer; 3 Pure as the sun's enlivening ray, Through yielding glooms behold his That scatters life and joy abroad; face! Pure as the lucid car of day, Nor form, nor comeliness is there. That wide proclaims its Maker, God; 2 Brought forth to judgment, now he stands 4 Pure as the breath of vernal skies;Arraigned, condemned, at Pilate's So pure let our contrition be; bar; So purely let our love arise Here, spurned by fierce prmtorian To him who bled upon the tree. bands, COLLIER. There, mocked by Herod's men of 329 L. M. war. I f CHRIST! our King, Creator, He bears their buffeting and scorn — CRIST! our King, Creator 3 1-le bears their scorn-.) Lord,! Mock-homaae of the lip, the kneeMock-homage of the lip, the knee- Saviour of all who trust thy word! The purple robe, the crown of thorn- To them who seek thee ever near, The scourge, the nail, th'accursed tree. Now to our praises bend an ear. 4 No guile within his mouth is found; He neither threatens nor complains; In thy dear cross a balm is found, Meek as a lamb for slaughter bound, It flows from every streaming wound, Dumb,'mid his murderers; he re- XVWhose power our inbred sill controls, mains. mains. Breaks the firm bond, and frees our souls. 5 But hark! he prays:'tis for his foes: And speaks:'tis comfort to his 3 Thou didst create the stars of night; friends; Yet thou hast vailed in flesh thy Answers: and paradise bestows; light, He bows his head: the conflict ends. Hast deigned a mortal form to wsear, MONTGOMERY. A mortal's painful lot to bear. 3 2 8 L. M. 4 When thou didst hang upon the tree, I OFT be the gently breathing notes, The quaking earth acknowledged thee: That sing the Saviour's dying When thou didst there yield up thy love;- breath, Soft as the evening zephyr floats; The world grew dark as shades of Soft as the tuneful lyres above: death. GREGORY. CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS AND'DEA TN. 103 2 And didst thou bleed?-for sinners 330 L. M. bleed? HEN I survey the wondrous And could the sun behold the deed? cross No; he withdrew his cheering ray, On which the Prince of Glory died, And darkness veiled the mourning day. My richest gain I count but loss, 3 Can I survey this scene of woe, And pour ccntempt on all my pride. Where mingling grief and mercy flow, z Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast And yet my heart so hard remain, Save in the death of Christ, my Unmoved by either love or pain? God; 4 Come, dearest Lord, thy grace impart, All the vain things that charm me most, So warm this cold, this stupid heart, I sacrifice them to his blood. Till all its powers and passions move 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, In melting grief and ardent love. Sorrow and love flow mingled down; STEELE Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? I r nu E that pass by,obehold the Man!.4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, The Man of Grief, condemned That were a present far too small; for you, Love so amazing, so divine, The Lamb of God for sinners slain, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Weeping to Calvary pursue. WATTS. 2 His sacred limbs they stretch, they Occasional Chorus.tear The cross, the cross, the precious cross, VVith nails they fasten to the wood; The wondrous cross of Jesus; His sacred limbs! exposed and bare, From all our sin, its guilt and power, Or only covered with his blood. And every stain it frees us. 3 Behold his temples crowned with Then I'm clinging, clinging, clinging, thorn, Oh, I'm clinging to the cross; His bleeding hands extended wide, Yes, I'm clinging, clinging, clinging, His streaming feet transfixed and Clinging to the cross. torn, The fountain gushing from his side. 33x L. M. 3 STR E TC3 H L. M. cross,4 Oh thou dear suffering Son of God, I STRETCHED on the cross, the How dotI thy heart to sinners Saviour dies; move? Hark! his expiring groans arise; Sprinkle on us thy precious blood, See, from his lAnds, his feet, his side, And melt us with thy dying love! Descends the sacred, crimson tide. c. ESLEY. 104 GOD. 33 3 L_. NMI. 4 I would forever speak his name the Saviour. In sounds to mortal ears unknown; crIS finished! "so With angels join to praise the Lamb,. cried~~,. And worship at his Father's thirone. And meekly bowed his head and died: WATTS. "'Tis finished! "-yes, the race is run, The battle fought, the victory won. 33 5 L. 2 "'Tis finished! "-this his dying groan E dies!-the Friend of sinners Shall sins of deepest hue atone,. dies; And millions be redeemed from death Lo! Salem's daughters weep around; By Jesus' last, expiring breath. A solemn darkness veils the skies; 3 "'Tis finished!"-Heaven is recon- A sudden trembling shakes the ciled, ground. And all the powers of darkness spoiled; 2 Ye saints approach! the anguish view Peace, love, and happiness again Of lim who groans beneath your Return, and d&vell with sinful men. load; 4 "'Tis finished! "-let the joyful sound He gives his precious life for you, Be heard through all the nations round: For you he sheds his precious "'Tis finished! "-let the triumph rise, blood. And swell the chorus of the skies. 3 Here's love and grief beyond degree, STENNETT. 3 Here's love and grief beyond degree, The Lord of Glory dies for men; 334- L. M. But lo! what sudden joys we see,' XT ATURE with open volume Jesus, the dead, revives again. IN stands 4 Break off your tears, ye saints, and To spread her Maker's praise abroad; tell And every labor of his hands How high our great Deliverer Shows something worthy of a God. reigns; 2 But in the grace that rescued man Sing how he spoiled the hosts of His brightest form of.glory shines; hell, Here on the cross'tis fairest drawn And led the tyrant death in chains. In precious blood and crimson lines. 5 Say, " Live forever, glorious King, 3 Oh the sweet wonders of that cross, Born to redeem, and strong to Where God the Saviour loved and save!" died; Then ask,-" O death, where is thy Her noblest life my spirit draws sting? From his dear wounds and bleeding And where thy victory, O grave? " side. WATTS. CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 105 336 L. M. I hear thee plead for them to God,3 3 6L. M. "Father, they know not what they i O H come and mourn with me do!" AJ awhile! 3 And then I lift my trembling eyes Ohi come ye to the Saviour's side! To that bright seat, where, placed Oh come, together let us mourn i on high, Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. The great, the atonirrg sacrifice, 2 Have we no tears to shed for him, For me, for all, is ever nigh. While soldiers scoff and Jews de- 4 Be thou my guardc on peril's brink'; ride? Be thou my guide through weal or All! look how patiently he hangs: woe; Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. And teach me of thy cup to drink; 3 How fast his hands and feet are nailed: And make me in thy path to go. His throat with parching thirst is 38 dried: 338 L.M. His fainting eyes are dimmed with i UR spirits join t' adore the blood! 9 Lamb; Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. Oh, that our feeble lips could move In strains immortal as lhis name, 4 Come, let us stand beneath the cross; And melting as his yin love. And melting as his dying love. So may the blood from out his side Fall gently on us-drop by drop; 2 Was ever equal pity found? Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. The Prince of heaven resigns his breath, 5 A broken heart, a fount of tears And pours his life out on the ground Ask, and they will not be denied: ransom guilty worms from death. Lord Jesus, may we love and weep, Since thou for us art crucified. 3 In vain our mortal voices strive To speak compassion so divine-; H7 ad we a thousand lives to give, 33 7 L. M. A thousand lives should all be i QAVIOUR, I think upon that hour, thine. When thou, the Shepherd of the flock, 339 L. M. The Prince of peaCe, the Lord of power, I ORD Jesus, when we stand afar, Wert the priests' scorn, the soldiers' And aze upon thy holy cross, mock. In love of thee and scorn of self, 2 And bleeding from the Roman rod, Oh! may we count the world as And scoffed at by the heartless Jew, loss. 106 GOD. 2 When we behold thy bleeding wounds, 5 O unmolested, happy rest! And the rough way that thou hast Where inward fears are all supprest; trod, Here I shall love, and live secure, Make us to hate the load of sin And patiently my cross endure. That lay so heavy on our God. WILLIAMS. 3 0 holy Lord! uplifted high 34I C. M. With outstretched arms, in mortal I THE Saviour, what a noble flame woe, 1 Was kindled in his breast, Embracing in thy wondrous love The sinful world that lies below! When, hasting to Jerusalem, He marched before the rest! 4 Give us an ever-living faith 2 Good-will to men, and zeal for God, To gaze beyond the things we see; His every thought engross; And in the myStery of thy death He longs to be baptized in blood, Draw us and all men unto thee.He pants to reach the cross. He pants to reach the cross. WM. WALSHAM How. 3o4_0 3 With all his sufferings full in view, 34.0 L. M. And woes to us unknown, I BENEATH thy cross I lay me Forth to the task his spirit flew; down,'Twas love that urged him on. And mourn to see thy bloody crown; Love drops in blood from every vein; 4 Lord, we return thee what we can; Love is the spring of all thy pain. Our hearts shall sound abroad, Salvation to the dying man, 2 Here, Jesus, I shall ever stay, And to the rising God 1 And spend my longing hours away, Think on thy bleeding wounds and 5 And while thy bleeding glories here pain, Engage our wondering eyes, And contemplate thy woes again. We learn our lighter cross to bear, And hasten to the skies. 3 The rage of Satan and of sin, COWPER. Of foes without, and fears within, Shall,ne'er my conquering soul re- 342 c. M. move, I EHOLD, where, in a mortal Or from thy cross, or from thy love. form 4 Secured from harm beneath thy shade,s each grce divine; Hlere death and hell shall ne'er in- The virtues, all in Jesus met, aWith mildest radiance shine. vade; Nor Sinai, with its thundering noise, 2 To spread the rays of heavenly light, Shall e'er disturb my happier joys., To give the mourner joy, CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 107 To preach glad tidings to the poor, Was his divine employ.. M. I F RKOM whence these direful omens 3'Midst keen reproach, and cruel scorn, round, Patient and meek he stood * Patient and meek he stood Which heaven and earth amaze? His foes, ungrateful, sought his life; hy do earthquakes cleave the Anc'why do earthquakes cleave the He labored for their good. gu ground? 4 In the last hour of deep distress, Why hides the sun his rays? Before his Father's throne, With soul resigned, he bowed, and 2 Well may the earth astonished shake, said, And nature sympathize; "Thy will, not mine, be done" The sun as darkest night be black Their Maker, Jesus, dies! 5 Be Christ our pattern and our guide; His image may we bear; 3 Behold, fast streaming from the tree, Oh, may we tread his holy steps, His all-atoning blood! His joy and glory share. Is this the Infinite?'tis he, ENFIELD. My Saviour and my God! 3+ 3 C. M. 4 For me these pangs his soul assail, I 1J OW wondrous was the burning For me this death is borne; ~1 zeal My sins gave sharpness to the nail, Which filled the Master's breast, And pointed every thorn. When, all his suff'rings full in view, To Salem's towers he pressed! 5 Let sin no more my soul enslave, Break, Lord, its tyrant chain; 2 Dear Lord! no tongue can duly tell Oh' save me, whom thou cam'st to save, Thy love's preyvailing might; Nor bleed, nor die in vain. No thought can comprehend its s. WESLEY, Jr. length And breadth and depth and height! 345 C. M. 3 Yet grant that we may follow thee I PILGRIM through this lonely Through all thine hours of scorn; world,, And learn with thee to watch and The blessed Saviour passed; pray- A mourner all his life was he, With thee to weep and mourn. A dying Lamb at last. 4 And still, O blessed Nazarene! 2 That tender heart that felt for all, The more thy cross we see, For all its life-blood gave; S The more may each exclaim with joy, It found on earth no resting-place, The Saviour died for me! Save only in the grave. 108 GOD. 3 Such was'our Lord; and shall we fear Amazing pity! grace unknown! The cross, with all its scorn? And love beyond degree! Or love a faithless evil world, That wreathed his brow with thorn? 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, 4 No! facing all its frowns or smiks, When God, the mighty Maker, died, Like him, obedient still, For man the creature's sin. We homeward press through storm or calm, 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face To Zion's blessied hill. BONAR. While his dear cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, 346 c. M. And melt mine eyes to tears. I EHOLD the Saviour of mankind, 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay B1. Nailed to the shameful tree! The debt of love I owe: How vast the love that him inclined Here, Lord, I give myself away; To bleed and die for me!'Tis all that I can do.. WATrS. 2 Hark! how he groans, while nature shakes, 348 C.M. And earth's strong pillars bend! i VARK was the night, and cold The temple's vail asunder breaks, L- the ground The solid marbles rend. On which the Lord was laid; 3'Tisfinished! now the ransom's paid. His sweat like drops of blood ran "Receive my soul!" he cries: down; See-how he bows his sacred head! In agony he prayedHe bows his head and dies! 2 " Father, remove this bitter cup, 4 But soon he'll break death's iron chain, If such thy sacred will; And in full glory shine; If not, content to drink it up, O Lamb of God!.was ever pain- Thy pleasure I fulfill." Was ever love like thine! S. WESLEY, SR. 3 Go to the Garden, sinner; see Those precious drops that flow; 347 c. M. rThe heavy load he bore for thee; I ALAS! and did my Saviour bleed?'For thee he lies' so low. P And did my Sovereign die? 4 Then learn of him the cross to bear; Would he devote that sacred head Thy Father's will obey; For such a worm as I? And, when temptations press thee 2 Was it'for crimes that I had done near, He groaned upon the tree? Awake to watch and pray. HAWErS. CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS AND DA 7T11. 109 2 For whom, for whom, my heart, 34-9 C. M. Were all these sorrows borne? I AND did the Holy and the Just, Why did lie feel that painful smart, tX The Sovereign of the skies, And meet that various scorn? Stoop down to wretchedness and dust, That guilty man might rise? 3 For us he hung and bled, For us in torture died; 2He took the dying sinner's place, For us in torture died 2 d seHe tokted ding slnner's place,'Twas love that bowed his fainting And suffered. in his stead; head, For man, oh miracle of grace! Xor.an the Sai. And oped his gushing side. For man the Saviour bled. 3 Dear Lord, what heavenly wonders 4 I see, and I adore dwell In sympathy of love; In thine atoning blood! I feel the strong, attractive power By this are sinners saved from hell, To lift my soul above. And rebels brought to God. STEELE. 5 Drawn by such cords as these, Let all the earth combine, 350 c. M. With cheerful ardor, to confess I J wOW condescending and how The energy divine. DODDRIDGE. H1 —]. kind Was God's eternal Son! 3 52. M. Ovr misery reached his heavenly I'ERWHELMED in depths of mind, oe, And pity brought him down. Upon the tree of scorn 2 He sunk beneath our heavy woes, Hangs the Redeemer of mankind, To raise us to his throne; With racking anguish torn. There's ne'er a gift his hand bestows, 2 See how the nails those hands But cost his heart a groan.. And feet so tender rend; 3 This was compassion, like a God, See down his face, and neck, and That when the Saviour knew breast The price of pardon was his blood, His sacred blood descend. His pity ne'er withdrew. WATTS. 3 Oh, hear that awful cry 3 5 I S. M. Which pierced his mother's heart, As into God the Father's hands I TEHOLD th'amaling sight Us~ ~ ~ o~~~~,He bade his soul depart. The Saviour lifted high; Behold the Son of God's delight 4 Earth hears, and trembling quakes Expire in agony. Around that tree of pain; 110 GOD. The rocks are rent; the graves are O sacred Head, what glory, burst; What bliss, till now, was thine I The veil is rent in twain. Yet, though despis'd and gory, 5 The sun withdraws his light; I joy to call thee mine. The mid-day heavens grow pale; 2 What thou, my Lord, hast suffered The moon, the stars, the universe Was.all for sinners' gain; Their Maker's death bewail. Mine, mine was the transgression, 6 Shall man alone be mute? But thine the deadly pain: Have we no griefs, or fears? Lo, here I fall, my Saviour! Come, old and young, come all man-'Tis I deserve thy place; kind, Look on me with thy favor, And bathe those feet in tears. Vouchsafe to me thy grace. 7 Come, fall before his cross, 3 What language shall I borrow WVho shed for us his blood; To thank thee, dearest Friend, WVho died, the victim of pure love, For this thy dying sorrow, To make us sons of God. Thy pity without end? Oh make me thine forever; 3 53 S. M. And should I fainting be, i L IKE sheep we went astray, Lord, let me never, never, And broke the fold of God, Outlive my love to thee! Each wand'ring in a different way, Be near me when I'm dying, But all the downward road. Oh show thy cross to me! 2 How dreadful was the hour, And for my succor flying, When God our wand'rings laid, Come, Lord, and set me free! And did at once his vengeance pour These eyes, nvt. faith receiving, Upon the Shepherd's head! From Jesus shiall not move; 3 How glorious was the grace, For he who dies believing, When Christ sustained the stroke! Dies safely, through thy love. His life and blood the Shepherd pays, BERNARD, 1153. A ransom for his flock! WATTS. 35 s. 3 54 7sa & 3s. I BLOOD is the price of heaven; All sin that price exceeds; (hO SACRED Head, now wounded,in that price exceeds; With grief and shame weigh'd Oh, come to be forgiven; He bleeds, my Saviour bleeds! down, Now scornfully surrounded 2 Under the olive boughs, With thorns, thine only crown; Falling like ruby beads, CHRIS T'S'SUFFERINGS AND DEA TH. 111 The blood drops from his brows; 3 Let every mourner come and cling He bleeds, my Saviour bleeds! To the cross, to the cross! 3 While the fierce scourges fall Let every Cristian come and sing, The precious blood still pleads; Round the cross, round the cross! In front of Pilate's hall Here let the' preacher take his stand, He bleeds, my Saviour bleeds! He bleeds, my Saviour bleeds! i And with the Bible in his hand, Proclaim the triumphs of the Lamb 4 Beneath the thorny crown s On the cross, on the cross! The crimson fountain speeds; See how it trickles down; 3 57 7s. D. He bleeds, my Saviour bleeds! I OUND upon th' accursed tree, 5 Bearing the fatal wood, DFaint and bleeding, who is he? His band of saints he leads, By the eyes so pale and dim, d Marking the way with blood; Streaming blood and writhing limb, He bleeds, my Saviour bleeds! By the flesh with scourges torn, 6 He hangs upon the tree, Hangs there for By the drooping, death-dew'd brow, Hangs there for my misdeeds; He sheds his blood for me; Son of Man,'tis thou!'tis thou! He sheds his blood for me; He bleeds, my Saviour bleeds! 2 Bound upon th'accursed tree, FABER. Dread and awful, who is he? 35 6 7s, Os, & 8s. By the sun at noonday pale,' IBEHOLD! behold! the Lamb of Shivering rocks and rending veil, D God, By earth that trembles at his doom, On the cross, on the cross! By yonder saints that burst their tomb, For you he shed his precious blood, Trembling nature knows thee now; On the cross, on the cross! Son of God,'tis thou!'tis thou! Now hear his all-important cry, 3 Bound upon th' accurs'd ree, "Eloi lama sabacthani;" Faint and bleeding, who is he? Draw near, and see your Saviour die, By the prayer for them that slew, On the cross, on the cross! "Lord! they know not what they do!" 2 Where'er I go I'll tell the story By Eden, promised ere he died Of jhe cross, of the cross! To the felon at his side, In nothing else my soul shall glory, Lord, our suppliant knees we bow, Save the cross, save the cross! Son of God,'tis thou!'tis thou! Yes, this my constant theme shall be, 4 Bound upon th' accursed tree,,Through time and in eternity, Sad and dying, who is he? That Jesus suffered death for me, By the last and bitter cry On the cross, on the cross! The life given up in agony; 112 GOD. By the baffled burning thirst, Finished-all that God hath promised, By the side so deeply pierced, Death and hell no more shall awe: Crucified! we know thee now; " It is finished! " Son of Man,'tis thou!'tis thou! Saints, from hence your comfort 5 Bound upon th' accursed tree, draw. Cold and lifeless, who is he? 4 Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs, By the lifeless body laid Join to sing the pleasing theme; In the chamber of the dead: All on earth apd all in heaven By the mourners come to weep Join to praise Immanuel's name: Where the bones of Jesus sleep; Hallelujah! By the linen round thy brow, Glory to the bleeding Lamb! EVANS. Son of Man,'tis thou!'tis thou! 359 Ss, 7s,&4s. 6 Bound upon th' accursed tree, i F HO is this that comes from Dread and awful, who is he? Edom, By the spoiled and empty grave, All his raiment stained with blood, By the souls he died to save, To the captive speaking freedom, By the conquests he hath won, Bringing and bestowing good; By the saints before his throne, Glorious in the garb he wears, By the rainbow round his brow; Glorious in the spoil he bears? Son of God,'tis thou!'tis thou! MILMAN. 2'Tis the Saviour, now victorious, Traveling onward in his might; 3 58s, 7s, & 4s.'Tis the Saviour; oh, how glorious ARK! the voice of love and To his people is the sight! mercy Satan conquered, and the grave; Sounds aloud from Calvary; Jesus now is strong to save. See, it rends the rocks asunder, 3 Why that blood his raiment staining? Shakes the earth, and veils the sky:'Tis the blood of many slain; " It is finished! " Of his foes there's none remaining, Hear the dying Saviour cry. None, the contest to maintain; 2 It is finished,-oh, what pleasure Fallen now, no more to rise, Do these precious words afford! All their glory prostrate lies. Heavenly blessings, without measure, 4 Mighty Victor, reign forever," Flow to us from Christ the Lord. Wear the crown so dearly won; "It is finished! " Never shall thy people, never, Saints, the dying words record. Cease to'sing what thou hast done. 3 Finished all the types and shadows Thou hast slain thy people's foes; Of the ceremonial law, — Thou hast healed thy people's woes. CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS AND DEA TH. 113 360 7s. D. 361 7s. D. I ] ff ARY to the Saviour's tomb I ESTING from his work to-day, V l Hasted at the early dawn; In the tomb the Saviour lay; Spice she brought, and sweet per- Still he slept; from head to feet fume, Shrouded in the winding sheet,But the Lord she loved was gone. Lying in the rock alone, For awhile she lingering stood, Hidden by the sealed stone. Filled with sorrow and surprise; 2 Late at even there was seen Trembling, while a crystal flood Watching long the Magdalene; Issued from her weeping eyes. Early, ere the break of day, Early, ere the break of day, 2 Jesus, who is always near, Sorrowful she took her way Though too often unperceived, To the holy garden glade, Came his drooping child to cheer, Where her buried Lord was laid. Kindly asking why she grieved: 3 So with thee till life shall end Though at first she knew him not, I would solemn vigil spend; When he calle'd her by name Let me hew thee, Lord, a shrine Then her griefs were all forgot, In this rocky heart of mine, For she found he was the same. Where in pure embalmed cell None but thee may ever dwell. 3 Grief and sighing quickly fled As she heard his welcome voice; 4 Myrrh and spices will I bring, Just before, she thought him dead, True affection's offering; Now, he bids her heart rejoice. Close the door from sight and sound What a change his word can make, Of the busy world around; Turning darkness into day! And in patient watch remain You who weep for Jesus' sake, Till my Lord appear'again. He will wipe your tears away. WHYTrHEAD. 362 7s. 6 lines. 4 He who came to comfort her, i 0 to dark Gethsemane, When she thought her all was Ye that feel the tempter's lost, Will for your relief appear, power; Your Redeemer's conflict see: Though you now are tempest-tost. atch with him one bitter hour: On hsoyobrWatch with him one bitter hour: On his wordve your thoughts employ; Turn not from his griefs away; On his love your thoughts employ; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. Weeping for awhile may last, But the morning brings the joy. 2 Follow to the judgment-hall; NEWTON. View the Lord of life arraigned. 8 114 GOD. Oh the wormwood and the gall! Think, O sinner,'twas for thee Oh the pangs his soul sustained! He suffered in Gethsemane. Shun not suffering, shame, or loss: 4 Hate the sin that cost so dear; Learn of him to bear the cross. Love the God that loved thee so; 3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb; Weep thou must, but likewise fear There, adoring at his feet, Lest that fountain freshly flow, Mark that miracle of time, That once freely gushed for thee God's own sacrifice complete. In sorrowful Gethsemane. MONSELL. "It is finished!" hear him cry; 364 7s. Learn of Jesus Christ to die. Christ to die. HRIST the Lord is risen to-day, 4 Early hasten to the tomb, Sons of men and angels say; Where they laid his breathless clay; Raise your joys and triumphs high, All is solitude and gloom: Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. VlWho hath taken him away? 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Christ is risen, he seeks the skies; Fought the fight, the battle won: Saviour, teach us so to rise. Lo! our Sun's eclipse is o'er; MONTGOMERY. Lo! he sets in blood no more. 363 7s. 6 lines. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal; I W OULDST thou learn the depth Christ hath burst the gates of hell! of sin,. Death in vain forbids his rise; All its bitterness and pain? Christ hath opened Paradise i What it cost thy God to win 4 Lives again our glorious King: Sinners to himself again? Where, O Death, is now thy sting? Come, poor sinner, come with me; Once he died, our souls to save: Visit sad Gethsemane. Where thy victory, O Grave? 2 WVouldst thou know God's wondrous 5 Soar we now where Christ has led, love? Following our exalted head; Seek it not beside the throne; Made like him, like him we rise; List not angels' praise above; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Come and hear the heavy groan c. WESLEY. By the Godhead heaved for thee, 365 7s. Sinner, in Gethsemane. I ANGELS! roll the rock away; 3 When his tears and bloody sweat, Death! yield up thy mighty When his passion and his prayer, prey; When his pangs on Olivet | See! the Saviour leaves the tomb, Wake within thee thoughts of care, Glowing with immortal bloom. CHRIST'S RESURRECTION AATD GLORY. 115 2 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes, 2 He who gave for us his life, See him high in glory rise! Who for us enduied the strife, Hosts of angels, on the road, Is our paschal Lamb to-day! Hail him-the incarnate God. We, too, sing for joy, and say, 3 Heaven unfolds its portals wide; Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! See the Conqueror through them ride! King of glory! mount thy throne- 3 He who bore all pain and loss, Boundless empire is thine own. Comfortless, upon the cross, Lives in glory now on high, 4 Praise him, ye celestial choirs! ory now on high, Tune, and sweep your golden lyres; Pleads for us and hears our cry; Raise, O earth! your noblest songs, Hallelujah Praise the Lord! From ten thousand thousand tongues. 4 Now he bids us tell abroad 5 Every note with wonder swell, How the lost may be restored, Sin o'erthrown, and captive hell! How the penitent forgiven, Where, O Death, is now thy sting? How we, too, may enter heaven! Where thy terrors, vanquished king? Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! G66 BOHEMIAN HYMN. 366 7s. I 1\ trORNING breaks upon the 368 7s tomb, 368 Jesus scatters all its gloom; I AIL to thee, our risen King Day of triumph through the skies- Joyfully thy praise we sing; See the glorious Saviour rise! For, the mighty conflict o'er, Now thou livest evermore. 2 Ye, who are of death afraid, Triumph in the scattered shade. Triumph in the scattered shade; 2 Thou within the tomb hast slept, Drive your anxious cares away; Angel guards thy vigil kept; See the place where Jesus lay!'Twas their word to Mary brought 3 Christian, dry your flowing tears, Tidings of the Lord she sought. Chase your unbelieving fears; Look on his deserted grave; 3 "Seek him not among the dead, Doubt no more his power to save! He is risen as he said:" COLLIER. - Gladdened by the angelic word, 3 67 7s. Turning, she beheld her Lord. i f HRIST the Lord is risen again, Christ hath broken every chain; 4 Fain like Mary, Lord, would we I-ark! angelic voices cry, In thy glorious presence be, Singing evermore on high, Hear thy voice and see thy face, Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!, Praise thee for thy wondrous grace. 116 GOD. 369 3 Then back to heaven they fly, -3 9 And. the glad tidings bear; I [__AIL the day that sees him rise, I-Ixrk! as they soar on high, 11H Glorious, to his native skies! What music fills the air! Christ, awhile to mortals given, Their anthems say, " Jesus who bled Enters now the gates of heaven. HHath left the dead; he rose to-day." 2 There the glorious triumph waits: 4 Ye mortals, catch the sound, Lift your heads, eternal gates! IRedeemedby him from hell, Christ hath vanquished death and sin; And send the echo round Take the King of glory in. The globe on which you dwell; 3 Still for us he intercedes, Transported cry, "Jesus who bled His prevailing death he pleads; Hath left the dead, no more to die." DODDRIDGE. Near himself prepares our place, Great Forerunner of our race. 371 H. M. 4. I AE saints! your music bring, 4 Master, will we ever say, And swell the rapturous sound; Taken from our head to-day, Strike every trembling string, See thy faithful servants, see, Till earth and heaven resound Ever grazing up to thee!I The triumphs of the cross we sing5 Grant, though parted from our sight, Awake, ye saints! each joyful string. High'above yon azure height, 2 The cross-the cross aloneGrant, our hearts may thither rise, Subdued the powers of hell; Following thee beyond the skies! Like lightning from his throne, C. WESLEY. The prince of darkness fell; The triumphs of the cross we sing7 theRedeemerroseH. HM. Awake, ye saints! each joyful string. I ES, the Redeemer rose, Thye saviurefh, 3 The cross hath power to save, An T'erohelaior lefthes From all the foes that rise; And o'er our hellish foes bead; The cross bath made the grave High raised his conquering head; A passage to the skies; A passage to the skies; In wild dismay the guards around The triumphs of the cross we sing — Fall to the ground and sink away. Awake, ye saints! each joyful string. 2 Lo, the angelic bands REED. In full assembly meet 372 L. M. D. To wait his high commands, I O UR Lord is risen from the dead, And worship at his feet: Our Jesus is gone up on high; Joyful they come, and wing their way The powers of hell are captive led, From realms of day to Jesus' tomb. Dragged to the portals of the sky. CHRIST'S RESURRECTION AND. GLORY. 117 There his triumphal chariot waits, Of heavenly peace, and holy rest, And angels chant the solemn lay: Pledge of the endless rest above. "Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates, Blest be the Father of our Lord, Ye everlasting doors, give way." Who from the dead hath brought 2 Loose all your bars of massy light his Son, And wide unfold the radiant scene; Hope to the lost was then restored, He claims those mansions as his right; And everlasting glory won. Receive the King of Glory in. 2 Scarce morning twilight had begun "Who is the King of Glory, who?" To chase the shades of night away, The Lord that all his foes o'ercame, When Christ arose-unsetting SunThe world, sin, death, and hell o'er- The dawn of joy's eternal day. threw; Mercy looked down with smiling eye, And Jesus is the conqueror's name. When our Immanuel left the dead; C. WESLEY. Faith marked his bright ascent on 373 L. M. D. high, I'\ OW for a tune of lofty praise, And hope, with gladness, raised her To great Jehovah's equal Son! head. WARDLAW. Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays,5 L. M. Tell the loud wonders he hath done. Sing, how he left the worlds of light, I WHER E high the heavenly And the bright robes he wore above; temple stands, How swift and joyful was the flight, The house of God not made with On wings of everlasting love. hands, A great High-Priest our nature wears, 2 Deep in the shades of gloomy death, The guardian of mankind appears. Th' almighty Captive Prisoner lay; Th' almighty Captive left the earth, 2 Though now ascended up on high, And rose to everlasting day. He bends to earth a brother's eye; Amongst a thousand harps and songs, Partaker of the human name, Jesus the God exalted reigns; He knows the frailty of our frame. His sacred name fills all their tongues, 3 Our fellow-suferer yet retains And echoes through the heavenly A fellow-feeling for our pains; plains. WATTS. And still remembers, in the skies, 374 L. M. D. His tears, his agonies, and cries. I H AIL! morring known among the 4 In every pang that rends the heart, blest,- The Man of Sorrows had a part; Morning of hope, and joy, and He sympathizes in our grief, love,- And to the sufferer sends relief. 118 GOD. 5 With boldness, therefore, at the throne, 2 Repeated crimes awake our fears, Let us make all our sorrows known, And justice, armed with frowns, apAnd ask the aids of heavenly power, pears; To help us in the evil hour. LOGAN. But in the Saviour's lovely face 376 L. M. Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace! WJHEN I the holy grave survey, 3 Hence, -then, ye black, despairing Where once my Saviour thoughts deigned,to lie, Above our fears, above our faults, I see fulfilled what prophets say, His powerful intercessions rise, And all the power of death defy. And guilt recedes, and terror dies. z This empty tomb shall now proclaim, 4 In every dark, distressful hour, How weak the bands of conquered When sin and Satan join their power, death: Let this dear, hope repel the dart, Sweet pledge that all who trust his That Jesus bears us on his heart. name 5 Great Advocate, almighty Friend! Shall rise, and draw immortal breath. On him our humble hopes depend; 3:esus, once numbered with the dead, Our cause cal never, never fail, Unseals his eyes to sleep no more, For Jesus pleads, and must prevail. And ever lives their cause to plead, For whom the pains of death he 37 Gc.M. bore. - P ]' KNOW that my Redeemer lives; 4 Thy risen Lord, my soul, behold! hat comfort this sweet sentence See the rich diadem he wears! gives; Thou too shalt bear a harp of gold- He lives, he lives, who once was dead, A crown of joy, when he appears. He lives, my ever-living Head 5 Though in the dust I lay my head, 2 He lives triumphant from the grave; Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not He lives eternally to save; leave He lives all-glorious in the sky; My flesh forever with the dead, He lives exalted there on high. Nor lose thy children in the grave. 3 He lives to bless me with his love; WALLIN. He lives to plead for me above 377 L. M. He lives my hungry soul to feed; I rE lives, the graat Redeemer lives; He lives to help in time of need. 1A What joy the blest assurance 4 He lives to grant me rich supply; gives! He lives to guide me with his eye; And now, before his Father God, He lives to comfort me when faint.; Pleads the full merit of his blood. He lives to hear my soul's complaint. CHRIST'S RESURRECTION AND GLORY. 119 5 He lives to silence all my fears; 2 He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives to stoop and wipe my tears; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives my mansion to prepare; He lives all blessings to impart. He lives to bring me safely there. MEDLEY. 3 tHe lives, all glory to his name! 3 79 c. M. He lives, my Jesus, still the same; I T"HE morning lkindles all the siky, Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives, 1. The heavens resound with an- "I know that my Redeemer lives!" -. ~I.EDL:Y. thems high, The shining angels as they speed, 381 c. M. Proclaim, " The Lord is risen indeed!" I OSANNA to the Prince of 2 Vainly with rocks his tomb was barred, Light, While Roman guards kept watch and Who clothed himself in clay, ward; Entered the iron gates of death, Majestic from the spoiled tomb, And tore the bars away. In pomp of triumph he has come! 2 See how the Conqueror mounts aloft, And to his Father flies, 3 When the amazed disciples heard,s of honor in his fles With scars of honor in his flesh, Their hearts with speechless joy were And triumph in his eyes. stirred; Their Lord's beloved face to see, 3 There our exalted Saviour reigns,, Eager they haste to Galilee.' And scatters blessings down; Our Jesus fills the middle seat 4 His pierced hands to them he shows, Of the celestial throne. His face with love's own radiance g,lows " 4 Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, To reach his blest abode; They with the angels' message speed, Sweet be the accents of your songs, And shout, " The Lord is risen indeed! To our incarnate God. 5 O Christ, thou King compassionate! 5 Bright angels, strike your loudest Our hearts possess; on thee we wait; striigs Help us to render praises due Your sweetest voices raise; To thee the endless ages through. Let heaven, and all created things, 380 c. M. Sound our Immanuel's praise. wArS. C.M. I H E lives, my kind, wise, heavenly 382 C. M. Ie 1is aFriend; Ix ESUS, our Lord, ascend thy throne, He lives and loves me to the end; And near thy Father sit: He lives, and while he lives I'll sing; In Zion shall thy power be known, He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King. And make thy foes submit. 120 GOD. 2 What wonders shall thy Gospel do! 8 Thy converts shall surpass 38 C.M. The numerous drops of morning dew, I JE humble souls that seek the And own thy sovereign grace. Lord, Chase all your fears away; 3 God hath pronounced a firm decree, And bow with reverence down to see Nor changes what he swore: — The place where Jesus lay. "Eternal shall thy priesthood be, When Aaron is no more." 2 Thus low the Lord of life was brought, Such wonders love can do! 4 Jesus, our Priest, forever lives, Thus cold in death that bosom lay, To plead for us above; Which throbbed and bled for you. Jesus, our King, forever gives The blessings of his love. 3 If ye have wept at yonder cross, And still your sorrows rise, g God will exalt his glorious head, Stoop down and view the vanquished His lofty throne maintain, grave And strike the powers and princes Then wipe your weeping eyes. dead, Who dare oppose his reign. 4 Yes, dry your tears, and tune your WATTS. songs, 383 C. M. The Saviour lives again; Not all the bolts and bars of death A ARISE, ye people, and adore,'The Conqueror could detain. _.L7- Exulting s.trike the chord! Let all the earth, from shore to shore, 5 High o'er th' angelic band he rears Confess the Almighty Lord!. His once dishonored head; And through unnumbered years he 2 Glad shouts aloud, wide echoing round, reigns, reigns, The ascending God proclaim; Who dwelt among the dead. The angelic choir respond the sound, DODDRIDGE. And shake creation's frame. 385 385 C. M. 3 They sing of death and hell o'erthrown, In that triumphant hour; Our great Higlh Priest above, And God exalts his conquering Son And celebrate bis constant care, To his right hand of power. And sympathetic love. 4 Oh shout, ye people, and adore;.Oh shoutye people, and ar e; 2 Though raised to a superior throne, Exulting strike the chord! Where angels bow around,' Where angels bow around, Let all the earth, from shore to shore, And high o'er all the shining train, Confess the Almighty Lord. LYTE. With matchless honors crowned; CHRIST'S RESURRECTION AND GLORY. 121 3 The names of all his saints he bears 2 And what I say, let each this morn Deep graven on his heart; Go tell it to his friend, Nor shall a name once treasured there That soon in every place shall dawn E'er fronm his care depart. His kingdom without end. 4 Those characters shall fair abide, 3 Now first to souls who thus awake, Our everlasting trust, Seems earth a fatherland; When gems, and monuments, and A new arid endless life they take crowns, With rapture from his hand. Are mnoldered into dust. 4 The fears of death and of the grave 5 So, gracious Saviour, on my breast - Are whelmed beneath the sea; May thy dear name be worn, And every heart, now light and brave, A sacred ornament and guard, May face the things to be. To endless ages borne. DODDRIDGE..5 Now let the m6urner grieve no more; Though his beloved Sleep; 3 C. MYL. A happier meeting shall restore I Xl TA7"T' joy w~emeditate i theagrae Their light to eyes that weep. V Of our High Priest above: NOVALIS. His heart is made of tenderness, His bosom glows with love. 388 c. M. 2 Touched with a sympathy within, I HE morning purples all the sky, He knows our feeble frame; l The air with praises rings, He knows what sore temptations mean, Defeated hell stands sullen by, For he hath felt the same. The world exulting sings: 3 He in the days of feeble flesh z While he, the King all strong to save, Poured out his cries and tears; Rends the dark doors away, And in his measure feels afresh And- through the breaches of the What every member bears. grave 4 Then let our humble faith address Strides forth into the day. His mercy and his po~wer; 3 Death's captive, in his gloomy prison We shall obtain delivering grace Fast fettered he has lain; In the distressing hour. WATTS. But he has mastered death, is risen, 38 7 c. M. And now death wears the chain. 387 C.M. I I SAY to all men, far and near, 4 The shining angels cry, " Away That he is risen again; With grief; no spices bring; That he is with us now and here, Not tears, but songs, this joyful day, And ever shall remain. Should greet the rising YKing!" 122 GOD. 5 Glory to God! our glad lips cry; 3 The joy of all who dwell above, All praise and worship be The joy of all below, On earth, in heaven, to God Most To whom he manifests his love, high, And grants his name to know. For Christ's great victory! FA. R. THoC sor. 4 To them, the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace is given; 389 c. M. Their name, an everlasting name, I O H! for a shout of sacred joy Their joy-the joy bf heaven. To God, the sovereign King; 5 To them the cross is life and health, Let all the lands their tongues employ, T Though shame and death to him; And hymns of triumph sing. His people's hope, his people's wealth, 2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high; Their everlasting theme. KELLY. His heavenly guards around Attend him rising through the sky, 39 I C. M. With trumpets' joyful sound. I ELCOME thou Victor in the 3 While angels shout and praise their strife, King, Welcome from out the cave! Let mortals learn their strains; To-day we triumph in thy life Let all the earth his honor sing;- Around thine empty grave. O'er all the earth he reigns. 2 Our enemy is put to shame, 4 Rehearse his praise, with awe pro- His short-lived triumph o'er; found; Our God is with us, we exclaim, Let knowledge lead the song; We fear our foe no more. Nor mock him with a solemn sound 3 Oh share with us the spoils, we pray, Upon a thoughtless tongue. Thou diedst to achieve;'WATTS. We meet within thy house to-day, - 390 c. M. Our portion to receive. TI THE head that once was crowned 4 And let thy conquering banner wave I with thorns O'er hearts thou makest free, Is crowned with glory now; And point the path that from the A royal diadem adorns, grave The mighty Victor's brow. Leads heavenward up to thee. 2 The highest place that heaven affords 5 We die with thee: oh, let us live Is his by sovereign right: Henceforth to thee aright! The King of kings, and Lord of lords, The blessings thou hast died to give He reigns in glory bright; — Be daily in our sight. CHRIST'S RESURRECTION AND GLORY. 123 6 Fearless we lay us in the tomb, 393 8s & 7s. And sleep the night away, If thou art there to break the gloom, I AIL, thou once despised Jesus: 11 11 Crowned in mockerv a king! And call us back to day. Crwe inmcey, ig Thou didst suffer to release us; SCHMOLKE. Thou didst free salvation bring. 392 Ss &H7s. 1lail, thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! 3By thy merits we find favor; Life is given through thy name. Sound the note of praise above; Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices; 2 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, Jesus reigns, the God of love; There forever to abide; See, he sits on yonder throne! All the heavenly host adore thee, Jesus rules the world alone. Seated at thy Father's side: There for sinners thou art pleading; 2 Jesus, hail! whose glory brightens There thou dost our place prepare: All above, and gives it worth; Ever for us interceding, Lord of life, thy smile enlightens, Till in glory we appear. Cheers and charms thy saints on 3 Worship, honor, power, and blessing earth: Thou art worthy to receive: When we think of love like thine, When we think of love thine, Loudest praises, without ceasing, Lord, we own it love divine. Meet it is for us to give. 3 King of glory, reign forever! iHelp, ye bright angelic spirits; Thine an everlasting crown; Bring your sweetest, noblest lays; Nothing from thy love shall sever Help to sing our Saviour's merits; Those whom thou hast made thine Help to chant Immanuel's praise. BAKEWELL. own: Happy objects of thy grace, 39 8s, 7s & 4s. Chosen to behold thy face. I LOOK, ye saints;-the sight s 4 Saviour, hasten thine appearing I See the Man of Sorrows now; Bring, oh bring the glorious day, Bring, oh bring thegloriousdFrom the fight returned victorious, When, the awful summons hearing, Every knee to him shall bow; Heaven and earth shall pass away! Crown him, crown him; Then with golden harps we'll sing, Crowns become the Victor's brow. b Crowns become the Victor's brow. "Glory, glory; to our King! Hallelujah, Amen! 2 Crown the Saviour, angels, crown him;' KELLY. Rich the trophies Jesus brings; 124 GOD. In the seat of power enthrone him, Clad with countless suns of glory, While the heavenly concert rings; See, he rises through the air: Crown him, crown him; Hallelujah! Crown the Saviour King of kings. Zion's mourner, now rejoice. 3 Sinners in derision crowned him, 4 Tremble, ye who him rejected, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Lo! he breaks through yonder Saints and angels crowd around him, cloudOwn his title, praise his name: Rise, ye saints, and shout triumphant, Crown him, crown him; Victory! through Jesus' blood: Spread abroad the Victor's fame. Hark! the trumpet Sounds the resurrection morn. 4 Hark! those bursts of acclamation! Sounds the resurrection morn. Hark! those loud, triumphant96 chords! 8s, 7s, & 4s. Jesus takes the highest station; I O be comes, with clouds descendOh, what joy the sight affords! ing, Crown him, crown him, Once for favored sinners slain; King of kings, and Lord of lords: Thousand thousand saints, attending, KELLY. Swell the triumph of his train: ~395 - ss 7s & ~Hallelujah! 395 8s, 7s, & 4s. Jesus shall forever reign. i H AIL, thou happy morn, so glorious! 2 Every eye shall now behold him, Come, ye saints, your griefs give Robed in dreadful majesty: o'er; Those who set at nought and sold Sing how Jesus rose victorious, him, By'his own almighty power: Pierced, and nailed him to the Hallelujah! tree, To the glorious Son of God. Deeply wailing, Shall'the true Messiah see. 2 Countless bands of angels glorious, Cloth'd in bright ethereal blue; 3 When the solemn trump has sounded, Straight the sound of Christ victorious Heaven and earth shall flee away; From their silver trumpets flew: All who hate him must, confounded, Christ triumphant, Hear the summons of that dayRises, Conqueror o'er the tomb. "Come to judgment!Come to judgment!-come away!" 3 Is this he who died on Calvary, Who was pierc'd with many a 4 Now the Saviour, long expected, spear? See, in solemn pomp, appear; CHRIST'S SECOND ADVENT. 125 All his saints, by man rejected, Now shall meet him in the air: 3 8s, 7s, & 4s. Hallelujah! I' O, he cometh! countless trumpets See the day of God appear. Blow to raise the sleeping dead; WESLEY & CENNICK.'Mid ten thousand.saints and angels, ~397 8s,7s,&4s See their great exalted Head! 3 97 8s, 7s, & 4s. Hallelujah! I C HRIST is coming! let creationHlj i d (eH RISTiscgroans an Welcome, welcome, Son of God! Bid her groans and travail cease; 2 Now his merit, by the harpers, Let the glorious proclamation Through the eternal deep resounds; Hope restore and faith increase- Now resplendent shine his nail-prints, Christ is coming! Every eye shall see his wounds; Come, thou blessed Prince of peace. They who pierced him 2 Earth can now but tell the story Shall at his appearance wail. Of thy bitter cross and pain; 3 Full of joyful expectation, She shall yet behold thy glory Saints behold the Judge appear; When thou comest back to reign- Truth and justice go before him; Christ is coming! Now the royal sentence hear: Let each heart repeat the strain. Hallelujah! 3 Though once cradled in a manger, Welcome, welcome, Judge divine. Oft no pillow but the sod; 4 " Come, ye blessed of my Father, Here an alien and a stranger, Enter into life and joy; Mocked of men, disowned of God- Banish all your fears and sorrows; All creation Endless praise be your employ:" Yet shall own that kingly rod. Hallelujah! 4 Long thy exiles have been pining,. Welcome, welcome to the skies. Far from rest and home and thee; CENNICK. But, in heavenly vesture shining, 399 8s,7s, & s. Soon they shall thy glory seeI t 0! he comes, with clouds descendChrist is coming! Haste the joyous jubilee. _ lng! Hark! the trump of God is blown, 5.With that " bless'd hope " before us, And th' Archangel's voice attending Let no harp remain unstrung;s Makes the high procession known: Let the mighty advent chorus Sons of Adam Onward roll from tongue to tongue- Rise, and stand before your God! Christ is coming!. 2 CRise, and stand before your Godh Christ is coming! Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come. 2 Crowns and sceptres fall before him, MACDUFF. Kings and conquerors own his sway; 126 GOD. Haughtiest monarchs now adore him, Life is dark, and earth is dreary, While they see his lightnings play: Where thy light I do not see: How triumphant O my Saviour, Is the world's Redeemer now! When wilt thou return to me! 3 Nearer is my soul's salvation, 3 Hear his voice, as mighty thunder 3 Nearer is my soul's salvatioan Spent the night, the day at hand Sounding in eternal roar, Keep me in my lowly station, While its echo rends in sunder Watching for thee, till I stand, Rocks and mountains, sea and shore; O my Saviour, Hark! his accents T Harkou! his accents deep re- In thy bright and promised land! Through th' unfathomed deep resound t 4 With my lamp well-trimmed and burning, 4 "Come, Lord Jesus! oh! come quick- Swift to hear, and slow to roam, ly! ". Watching for thy glad returning, Oft has prayed the mourning bride: To restore me to my home, "Lo! " he answers, " I come quickly! " Come, my Saviour! Who thy coming may abide? O my Saviour, quickly come! All who loved him, All who longed to see his day. 40 I 8s, 7s, & 4s. I T ESUS comes to souls rejoicing, 5 "Come," he saith, " ye heirs of glory; ~ Bringing news of sin forgiven; Come, ye purchase of my blood; Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, Claim the kingdom now before you, Lifting up our souls to heaven; Rise, and fill the mount of God, Hallelujah! Fixed forever Now the gate of death is riven. Wiere the Lamb on Zion stands." 2 Jesus comes in joy and sorrow, OLIVERS. Shares alike our hopes and fears; 4.00 8ss 7s & 4s. "Jesus comes" whate'er befalls us, Cheers our hearts and dries our O'ER the distant mountains break- tears, 6i gHallelujah! Comes the reddening dawn of day; Cheering e'en our falling years. Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking, and sing, and watch, and pray3 Jesus comes on clouds, triumphant, Rise, and sing, and watch, and pray: When the heavens shall pass away;'Tis thy Saviour, Jesus comes again in glory; On his bright, returning way. Let us then our homage pay: 2 0 thou long-expected, weary Hallelujah! Waits my anxious soul for thee; Sing we till the break of day. CHRIST'S SECOND ADVENT. 127 A harbinger thy feet before, 402 L. M. A dawning to thy brighter day; I lHEN Christ came down on VV earth of old, 4 So now may grace with heavenly WENhristh do ol shower He took our nature poor and low' He re or anOur stony hearts for truth prepare; He wore no form of angel mould, But shared our weakness and our Sow in our souls the seed of power, But shared our weakness and our Then come and reap thy harvest there. HEBER. 2 But when he cometh back once more, Then shall be set the great white 404 L. M. throne; fHE Cord will come! the earth And earth and heaven shall flee before HE Eord wll come! the earth The face of him that sits thereon. Thle hills their fix(ed seat forsake; 3 0 Son of God! in glory crown'd, And, withering, from the vault of night The Judge ordain'd of quick and The stars withdraw their feeble light. dead; ~dead; -. ~2 The Lord will come! but not the And Son of man! so pitying found same same For all the tears thy people shed; As once in lowly form he came, 4 Be with us in that awful hour, A silent Lamb to slaughter led, And by thy crown, and by thy grave, The bruised, the suffering, and the And all thy love and all thy power, dead. In that great day of judgment save! 3 The Lord will come! a dreadful form, With wreath of flame, and robe of 403 L. M. storm, I O SAVIOUR, is thy promise fled, On cherub wings, and wings of wind, _J Nor longer might thy grace Anointed Judge of human kind. endure To hear the sick, and raise the dead, 4 Can this be he who wont to stray And preach thy gospel to the poor? A pilgrim on the world's highway, By power oppress'd, and mock'd by 2 Come, Jesus, come! return again; pride, With brighter. beam thy servants The Nazarene, the Crucified? bless, Who long to feel thy perfect reign, 5 Go, tyrants i! to the rocks complain; And share thy kingdom's happiness! Go, seek the mountain's cleft in vain! But faith, victorious o'er the tomb, 3 Come, Jesus, come! and, as of yore, Shall sing for joy-the Lord is come! The prophet went to clear thy way, HEBER. 128 GOD. I Let penitential sorrow - 4~05 7s & 6s. To heavenly gladness lead: I DEJOICE, all ye believers, So may we sound his praises, And let your lights appear; Who from destruction saved, The evening is advancing, Bore with us in defilement, Ancd darker night is near; And from defilement laved. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon'he draweth nigh: 3 Far, far, as we have wandered, Up! pray, and watch, and wrestle! And deep as is our fall, At midnight comes the cry. His mercies never fail us, Who freely pardons all; 2 The watchers on the mountain Who freely pardons abounding eWho bids his grace abounding Proclaim the Bridegrdom near; Love's mighitiness display, Go meet him as he cometh, Go meet him as he cometa, And David's royal fountain, With hallelujahs clear: Purge every sin away. Purge every sin away. The marriage-feast is waiting, BERNARD. The gates wide-open stand; Up, up, ye heirs of glory! 407 s. M. The Bridegroom is at hand. I "OME, Lord, and tarry not, 3 Our hope and expectation, Bring the Jong-looked-for day; O Jesus, now appear; Oh, why these years of waiting here, Arise, thou Sun so longed for, These ages of delay? O'er this benighted sphere! 2 Come! for the good are few, With heart and hands uplifted, They lift the voice in vain; We plead, O Lord, to see Faith waxes fainter on the earth, The day of earth's redemption, And love is on the wane. That brings us unto thee. LAURENTI. 3 Come! for love waxes cold, o6 aIts steps are faint and slow; 7s & 6s. Faith now is lost in unbelief; ITHE world is very evil; Hope's lamp burns dim and low. The times are waxing late: Be sober and keep vigil, 4 Come! for creation groans, The Judge is at the gate; Impatient of thy stay, The Judge who comes in mercy, Worn out with these long years of ill, The Judge who comes in might, These ages of delay. To terminate the evil, 5 Come! and make all things new; And vindicate the right. Build up this ruined earth, 2 Prepare we then to meet him; Restore our faded Paradise, Let right to wrong succeed; Creation's second birth! PRAISE TO CHRIST. 129 6 Come, and begin thy reign 2 With his blood the Lord hath bought Of everlasting peace; them, Come, take the kingdom to thyself, When they knew him not, he sought Great King of Righteousness I them, BONAR. And from all their wanderings brought 408 S. M. them; His the praise alone. I THE Church has waited long His the praise alone. Her absent Lord to see; 3 Through the desert Jesus leads them, And still in loneliness she waits, With the bread of heaven he feeds A friendless stranger she. them, And through all their way he speeds 2 Age after age has gone, them Sun after sun has set, To their home above. And still, in weeds of widowhood, And still, in weeds of widowhood, 4 There they see the Lord who bought She weeps a mourner yet. them, 3 Saint after saint on earth Him who came from heaven and sought Has lived, and loved, and died; them, And as they left us one by one, Him who by his Spirit taught them, We laid them side by side: Himn they serve and love. KLLY. 4 We laid them down to sleep, 4I0 8s & Bs. But not in hope forlorn; We laid them but to ripen there I AINTS in glory! we together Till the last glorious morn. Know the song that ceases never; 5 The whole creation groans, Song of songs thou art, O Saviour, And waits to hear that voice All that endless day. That shall restore her comeliness, 2 Theme of Adam when forgiven, And make her wastes rejoice. Theme of Abraham, David, Stephen; 6 Come, Lord, and wipe away Souls, ye chant it entering heaven, The curse, the sin, the stain, Now, henceforth, alway. And make this blighted world of ours a O the God-man O Immanuel! Thine own fair world again. BONAR. Cloud by day! Jehovah-Angel! Fire by night! he led his Israel, 4+09 8s & s. So he leads us home. Q ING of Jesus, sing forever 4 Come, ye angels, round us gather, Of the love that- changes never! XWhile to Jesus we draw nearer; Who, or what, from him can sever In his throne he'll seat forever, Those he makes his own? Those for whom he died. 9 130 GOD. 5 Underneath his throne, a river And where in many a fold Clear as crystal flows forever, The clouds are backward rolled — Like his fulness, failing never: Pass through those gates of gold, Hail, enthroned Lamb! And reign in light! 6 Oh, th' unsearchable Redeemer! 2 Victor o'er death and hell! Shoreless Ocean, sounded never! Clherubic legionsswell Yesterday, to-day, forever, Thy radiant train: Jesus Christ, the same. Praises all heaven inspire; MAHMIED. Each angel sweeps his lyre, II & 4s. And waves his wings of fire,4I I O[6s & 4s. Thou Lamb once slain! ET us awake our joys, 3 Enter, incarnate God!ur joys,.1... Strike up with cheerful voice, No feet but thine, have trod No feet but thine, have trod Each creature sing — The serpent down; Angels, begin the song, Blow the full trumpets, blow! Mortals, the strain prolong, Wider yon portals throw In accents sweet and strong, " Jesus is King*" Saviour triumphant —go, And take thy crown! 2 Proclaim abroad his name, Tell of his matchless fame: And let thy name prevail What wonders done! From age to age; Shout through hell's dark profound, Lord of the rolling years;Lord of the rolling years;Let all the earth resound Claim for thine own the spheres, Till heaven's high arch rebound, For thou hast bought with tears "Victory is won." Thy heritage! BRYDGES. 3 All hail the glorious day, When through the heavenly way 4-1 3 s & 4s. Lo, he shall come! I CS OUND, sound the truth abroad! While they who pierced him wail, Bear ye the word of God His promise shall not fail; Through the wide world; Saints, see your King prevail: Tell what our Lord has done, Great Saviour, come. RUGBURY. Tell how the day is won, And from his lofty throne 42s & 4s12 6Satan is hurled. I n ISE, glorious Conqueror, rise; 2 Ye, who forsaking all, Into thy native skies,- At your loved Master's call, Assume thy right: Comforts resign; PRAISE TO CHRIST. 131 Soon will your work be done; Soon will the prize 4le won; 1 5 3s & 4s. b ING, sing his lofty praise, Brighter than yonder sun ngls ot raise, Then shall ate shine. Whom angels cannot raise, KELLY., But whom they sing; Jesus, who reigns above, 4Iq4 6os~ & 4As. Object of angels' love, Jesus, whose grace we prove, I ( LORY to God on high! Jesus, our King. Let heaven and earth reply, 2 Rich is the grace we sing, "Praise ye his name!. Poor is the praise we bring, His love and grace adore, Who all our sorrows bore; But when we see his face, But when we see his face, Sing loud forevermore, In yonder glorious place, " Worthy the Lamb!! " *Then shall we sing his grace, Sing Without fault. 2 While they around the throne Cheerfully join in one, 4 16 es & 4s. Praising his name,- I rOME, all ye saints of God, Ye who have felt his blood _ Wide through the earth abroad, Sealing your peace with God, Spread Jesus' fame: Sound his dear name abroad, Tell what his love hath done; "Worthy the Lamb!" Trust in his name alone; Shout to his lofty throne, 3 Join, all ye ransoined race, "Worthy the Lamb!" Our Lord and God to bless: Our Lord and God to bless: 2 Hence, gloomy doubts and fears! Praise ye his name! Dfy up your mournful tears; In him we will rejoice, Swell the glad theme: And make a joyful noise, To Christ, our gracious King, Shouting with heart and voice, Strike each melodious string; s " Worthy the Lamb! " Join heart and voice to sins, 4 Soon must we change our place, "Worthy the Lamb " Yet will we never cease 3 Hark! how the choirs above, Praising his name: Filled with the Saviour's love, To him our songs.we bring; Dwell on his name! Hail him our gracious King; There, too, may we be found, And through all aiges sing, With light and glory crowned, "Worthy the Lamb!" While all the heavens resound, JAMES ALLEN. "Worthy the Lamb!" JAM BODEN. 132 GOD. The powers of darkness fear, 4 17 6s. When this sweet chant they hear, XAJ WHEN morning gilds the skies, May Jesus Christ be praised. M/V My heart awaking cries, 7 In heaven's eternal bliss May Jesus Christ be praised: The loveliest strain is this, Alike at work and prayer, May Jesus Christ be praised: To Jesus I repair; Let earth, and sea, and sky, May Jesus Christ be praised. From depth to height reply, MAay Jesus Christ be praised. 2 Whene'er the sweet church bell - Peals over hill and dell, 8 Be this,'vhile life is mine, May Jesus Christ be praised: My canticle divine, Oh, hark to what it sings, May Jesus Chrisf be praised: As joyously it rings, Be this th' eternal song, May Jesus Christ be praised. Through all the ages on, May Jesus Christ be praised. 3 My tongue shall never tire, Of chantingo with the choir,8 7s. 7s. May Jesus Christ be praised: I ASK ye'what great thing I know This song of sacred joy, That delights and stirs me so? It never seems to cloy; What the high reward I win? May Jesus Christ be praised. Whose the name I glory in? Jesus Christ, the Crucified. 4 When sleep her balm denies, My silent spirit sighs 2 What is faith's foundation strong? May Jesus, Christ be praised: What awakes my lips to song? When evil thoughts molest He who bore my sinful load, With this I shield my breast, Purchased for me peace with God, May Jesus Christ be praised. Jesus Christ, the Crucified. 3 Who defeats my fiercest foes? 5 Does sadness fill my mind? Who consoles my saddest woes? A solace here I find, Who revives my fainting heart, May Jesus Christ be praised: Healing all its hidden smart? Or fades my earthly bliss? Jesus Christ, the Crucified. My comfort still is this, May Jesus Christ be praised. 4 Who is life in life to me? Who the death of death will be? 6 The night becomes as day, Who will place me on his right When from the heart we say, With the countless hosts of light? May Jesus Christ be praised: Jesus Christ, the Crucified. PRAISE TO CHRIST. 133 5 This is that great thing I know; Lord of every land and nation! This delights and stirs me so; Ancient of eternal days! Faith in him who died to save, Sounded through tile wide creation Him who triumphed o'er the grave, Be thy just and awful praise. Jesus Christ, the Crucified. MONSELL. 2 For the grandeur of thy nature,41I9 Grand, beyond a seraph's thought; nothing sweet or fair, For the wonders of creation, I E ARTH has nothing sweet or fair, RTHely harms orbeauties rare, Works with skill and kindness Lovely forms or beauties rare, But before my eyes they bring For thy providence, that'governs Christ, of beauty source and spring. Through thine empire's wide domain, 2 When the morning paints the skies, Wings an angel, guides a sparrow; When the golden sunbeams rise, Blessed be thy gentle reign. Then my Saviour's form I find Brightly imaged on my rhind. 3 For thy rich, thy free redemption, 3 When the day-beams pierce the night, Bright, though vailed in darkness Oft I think on Jesus' light, long, Thinik how bright that light will be, Thought is poor, and poor expression; Shining through eternity. Who can sing that wondrous song? Brightness of the Father's glory! 4 When, as moonlight softly steals, Shall thy praise unuttered lie? Heaven its thousand eyes reveals, Shall thy praise unuttered lie? Then I think: Who made their light Break, my tongue! such guilty silence, Sing the Lord who came to die: Is a thousand times more bright. 5 When I see in spring-tide gay, 4 From the highest throne of glory, Fields their varied tints display, To the cross of deepest woe, Wakes the thrilling thought in me, Came to ransom guilty captives!What must their Creator be? Flow, my praise! forever flow: 6 Lord of all that's fair to see, Re-ascend, immortal Saviour! Come, reveal thyself to me! Leave thy footstool, take thy throne; Let me,'mid thy radiant light, Thence return and reign forever;See thine unveiled glories bright. Be the kingdom all thine own! SILESIUS. ROBINSON. 420 8s & 7s. 21 8 & 7s. I \"IGHTY God! while angels I ROWN his head'with endless bless thee,' blessing, May a mortal lisp thy name? Who, in God the Father's name, Lord of men, as well as angels! With compassions never ceasing, Thou art every creature's theme; Comes salvation to proclaim. 134 GOD. Hail, ye saints, who know his favor, 4 Could we bear from one another Who within his gates are found; What he daily bears from us? Hail, ye saints, the exalted Saviour, Yet this glorious Friend and Brother Let his courts with praise resound. Loves us though we treat him thus. 2 Lo, Jehovah, we adore thee; 5 Oh for grace our hearts to soften! Thee our Saviour! thee our God! Teach us, Lord, at length to love! From his throne his beams of glory We, alas! forget too often Shine through all the world abroad. What a Friend we have above. In his word his light arises, NEWTON. Brightest beams of truth and grace; 423 8s & 7s. Bind, oh, bind your sacrifices, I CHRIST, above all glory seated! In his courts your offerings place. King eternal, strong to save! To thee, Death, by death defeated, 3 Jesus, thee our Saviour hailing, Triumph high and glory gave. Thee our God inr praise we own; Highest honors, never failing, 2 Thou art gone, where now is given, Rise eternal round thy throne; What no mortal might could gain: Now, ye saints, his power confessing, On the eternal throne of heaven, In your grateful strains adore; In thy Father's power to reign. For his mercy, never ceasing, 3 There thy kingdoms all adore thee, Freely flows forevermore. Heaven above, and earth below, WILLIAM SOODE. While the depths of hell before thee, Trembling and defeated bow. 422 l8s &o 7es. 4 We, O Lord, with hearts adoring, I (O\NE there is, above all others, Follow thee above the sky:'Well deserves the name of -Hear our prayers thy grace imploring, Friend; Lift our souls to thee on high. His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end. 5 So when thou again in glory On the clouds of heaven shalt shine, 2 Which of all our friends, to save us, We thy flock shall stand before thee, Could or would have shed his blood? Owned forevermore as thine. But our Jesus died to have us 424 8s & 7s. Reconciled in him to God. I ESUS comes, his conflict over, 3 When he lived on earth abased, j Comes to claim his great re. Friend of sinners was his name; ward; Now, above all glory raised, Angels round the victor hover, He rejoices in the same. Crowding to behold their Lord. PRA ISE TO CHRIST. 135 2 Yonder throne for him erected, c. Now becomes the victor's seat; Lo, the man on earth rejected I I COME join, ye saints, with heart Angels worship at his feet. and voice, 3 Day and night they cry before him, — Alone in Jesus to rejoice, "Holy, holy, holy Lord! " And worship at his feet; All the powers of Iheaven adore him; Come, take his praises on your tongues, All obey his sovereign wvord. And raise to him your thankful songs, KELLY. "In him ye are complete!," 42 5 C. P. M. 2 In him, who all our praise excels, could I she fullness of the'Godhead dwells, I OH, could I speak the mtchless And all perfections meet. _I, could I sound the worth, The head of all celestial powers, Oh, could I sound the glories forth, Divinely theirs, divinely ours; Which in my Saviour shine, y "In him ye are complete I I'd soar and touch the heavenly strings, 3 Still onward urge your heavenly way, And vie with Gabriel while he sings Dependent on him day by day, In notes almost divine. His presence still entreat; 2 I'd sing the precious blood he spilt His precious name forever bless, My ransom from the dreadful guilt Your glory, strength, and righteousOf sin, and wrath divine: ness, I'd sing his glorious righteousness, "In him ye are complete! In which all-perfect heavenly dress 4 Nor fear to pass the vale of death; My soul shall ever shine. In his dear arms resign your breath, 3 I'd sing the cha hears, He'll make the passage sweet; And all the forms of love he wears, The gloom and fears of death shall Exalted on his throne: flee, In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, And your departing soul shall see I would to everlasting days "In him ye are complete!" Make all his glories known. 4 Well, the delightful day will come 427 H. M. And my dear Lord will bring me I A RISE, my soul, arise! home, A Shake off thy guilty fears; When I shall see his face: The bleeding Sacrifice Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend, In my behalf appears. A blest eternity I'll spend, Before the throne my Surety stands, Triumphant in his grace. MEDLEY. My name is written on his hands. 136- GOD. 2 Five bleeding wounds he bears, Up through the sky the Conqueror rode, Received on Calvary; And reigns on high, the Saviour God. They pour effectual prayers, They o l par4 From thence he'll quickly comeThley strongly plead for me: His chariot will not stayForgive him, oh forgive, they cry, And bear our spirits home And bear our spirits home Nor let that ransomed sinner die! To realms of endless day': 3 The Father hears him pray,- There shall we see his lovely face, His dear anointed One; And ever rest in his embrace. He cannot turn away STENNETT. The presence of his Son; 429 H. M. His Spirit answers to the blood, I T. OIN all the glorious names And tells me I am born of God. Of wisdom 4 My God is reconciled; That ever mortals knew, His pardoning voice I hear; That angels ever bore, He owns me for his child; All are too mean to speak his worth, I can no longer fear: Too mean to set my Saviour forth. With confidence I now draw nigh,2 Great Prophet of my God, And Father, Abba, Father, cry. C. WESLEY. My tongue would bless thy name; By thee the joyful news 4.28 H. M. Of our salvation came: X (C~qOME, every pious heart, The joyful news of sin forgiven, k.., That loves the Saviour's name, Of hell subdued, and peace with heaven. Your noblest powers exert 3 Jesus, my Great High-Priest, To celebrate his fame: 3 Jesus, my Great Higi To celebrate his falme: Offered his blood and died; Tell all above, and all below, My guilty conscience seeks The debt of love to him you owe. No sacrifice beside: His powerful blood did once atone, And laid his robes aside; And now it pleads before the throne. On wings of love came down, 4 My dear almighty Lord! And wept, and bled, and died: My Conqueror and my King! What he endured, no tongue can tell, Thy sceptre and thy sword, To save our souls from death and hell. Thy reigning grace I sing: Thine is the power; behold, I sit, 3 From the dark grave he rose — In willing bonds, beneath thy feet. The mansion of the dead; And thence his mighty foes 5 Now let my soul arise, In glorious triumph led; And tread the tempter down; PRAISE To CHRIST. 137 My Captain leads me forth 3 Honor immortal must be paid, To conquest and a crown; Instead of scandal and of scorn; A feeble saint shall win the day, While glory shines around his head, Though death and hell obstruct the way. He wears a crown without a thorn. WATTS. WATTS. 4 Blessings forever on the Lamb, 4.30 H. M. Who bore the curse for wretched' DP RAISE to the Lord on high, men! I Who spreads his triumphs wide Let angels sound his sacred name, While Jesus' fragrant name W And every creature say, "Amen!" Is breathed from every side: WATTS. Balmy and rich the odors rise, And fill the earth and reach the skies. I n c O1NI, let us sing the song of 2 Ten thousand dying souls songs- Its influence feel, and live; The saints in heaven began the Sweeter than vital air strainThe incense they receive: The homage which to Christ belongs: They breathe anew, and rise and sing "Worthy the Lamb, for he was Jesus, the Lord, their conquering King. slain!"'3 But sinners scorn the grace 2 Slain to redeem us by his blood, That brings salvation nigh; To cleanse from every sinful stain, They turn their face away, And make us kings and priests to And faint, and fall, and die: God: So sad a doom, ye saints deplore; "Worthy the Lamb, for he was For oh, they fall to rise no more! slain!" 3 To him who suffered on the tree, 43 I L. M. Our souls, at his soul's price, to I I WHAT equal honors shall we gain, bring Blessing, and praise, and glory be: To thee, O Lord our God, the Lamb, "Worthy the Lamb, for he was When all the notes that angels sing slain!" Are far inferior to thy nanme? 4 To him, enthroned by filial right, 2 Worthy is he that once was slain, All power in heaven and earth proThe Prince of Life, that groaned and claim, died, Honor, and majesty, and might: Worthy to rise, and live and reign "Worthy the Lamb, for he was At his almighty Father's side. slain!" 138 GOD. 5 Long as we live, and when we die, 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face, And while in heaven with him we The brightest image of his grace; reign, God, in the.person of his Son, This song, our song of songs shall be: Has all his mightiest works outdone. "Worthy the Lamb, for he was Worthytheslain mb,!" forlie 3 The spacious earth and spreading MONTGOMERY. flood Proclaim the wise, the powerful God, 433 L. M. And thy rich glories from afar XI N OW to the Lord, who makes us Sparkle in every rolling star. know The wonders of his dying love, 4 But in his look a glory stands, Be humble honors paid belowY, The noblest labor of thine hands: And strains of nobler praise above. The pleasing lustre of his eyes Outshines the wonders of the skies. 2'Twas he who cleansed our foulest sins, And washed us in his precious blood; 5 Grace,'tis a sweet, a charming theme;'Tis he who makes us priests and kings, My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name; And brings us rebels near to God. Y.e angels, dwell upon the sound; 3 To Jesus, our atoning Priest To Jesus, our eternal King, 6 Oh, may I reach the happy place Be everlasting power confessed: Where he unveils his lovely face, Let every tongue his glory sing. His beauties there may I behold, And sind his name to harps of gold. 4 Behold! on flying clouds he comes, A in his harps of gold. And every eye shall see him move; WATTS. Though with our sins we pierced him 43 5.once, 4-35 L.M. once, I JESUS, thou everlasting King! He now displays his pardoning love. ESUS, thou everlasting I Accept the tribute which we bring; 5 The unbelieving world shall wail, Accept the well-deserved renown, While we rejoice to see the day; And wear our praises as thy crown. Come, Lord! nor let thy promise fail, Nor let thy chariot long delay. 2 Let every act of worship be WATTS. Like our espousals, Lord, to thee: 434 L. M. Like the dear hour, when from above We first received thy pledge of love. I' to the Lord a noble song;.a M Awake, my soul, awake, my 3 The gladness of that happy day! tongue; Our hearts would wish it long to stay; Hosanna to th' eternal name, Nor let our faith forsake its hold, And all his boundless love proclaim. Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold. PRAISE- TO CHRIST. 139 4 Each following minute, as it flies, 3 Scattered the shades of death and Increase thy praise, improve our joys, night,, Till we are raised to sing thy name, And spread around his heavenly light. At the great supper of the Lamb. By him what wondrous grace is shown WATTS. TO souls impoverished and undone! 43 6 L. M. 4 He shows, beyond these mortal shores, I T HERE is none other name than A bright inheritance as ours; thine, Where saints in light our coining wait Jehovah-Jesus! Name divine! To share their holy, happy state. On which to rest for sins forgiven- For peace with God, for hope of 4- L. M. heaven. iA ROUND the Saviour's lofty 2 There is none other name than thine,, 1r throne, Ten thousand times tell thousand When cares, and fears, and griefs are sn sing; mine, ~~~~mine, ~They worship him as God alone, That, with a gracious power, can heal And crown him everlasting King. The care, and fear, and grief I feel. 2 Approach, ye saints! this God is 3 There is none other name than thine, yours! When called my spirit to resign,'Tis Jesus fills the throne above: To bear me through that latest strife, Ye cannot want, while God endures; And e'en in death to be my life. Ye cannot fail, while God is love. 4 Name above every name! thy praise 3 Jesus, thou everlasting King! Shall fill the remnant of my days: To thee the praise of heaven beJehovah-Jesus! Name divine! longs; Rock of salvation! thou art mine. Yet smile on us, who fain would bring The tribute of our humble songs. 437 L. M. 4 Though sin defile our worship here, I ALL-GLORIOUS God, what hymns We hope ere long thy face to view; AI L of praise And, when our souls in heaven appear, Shall our transported voices raise! We'll praise thy name as angels do. What ardent love and zeal are due, KELLY. While heaven stanids open to our view. 439 L. M. 2 Once Bwe were fallen, oh, how low! i I AIL to the Prince of life and Jutt on the brink of endless woe: peace, When Jesus, from the realms above, Who holds the keys of death; and Came on the wings of boundless love: hell! 140 GOD. The spacious world unseen is his, Thy laws and works are just and And sovereign power becomes him riglht; well. Justice and grace are thy delight. 2 In shame and anguish once lie died; 4 God! thine own God has richly shed But now he lives forevermore: His oil of gladness ofn thy head; Bow down, ye saints, around his seat, And with his sacred Spirit blessed And all ye angel-bands adore. His first-born Son above the rest. 3 So live forever, glorious Lord, WATTS. To crush thy foes, and guard thy 4 L. M. friends; While all thy chosen tribes rejoice, I N Christ I've all my soul's desire; That thy dominion never ends. His Spirit does my heart inspire With boundless wishes large and 4 Worthy thy hand to hold the keys, high; Guided by wisdom and by love; And Christ will all my wants supply.. Worthy to rule o'er mortal life, O'er worlds below, and worlds above. 2 Christ is my Hope, my Strength, and Guide; 5 Forever reign, victorious King, For me he bled, and groaned, and Wide through the earth thy name died; be known; He is my Sun, to give me light; And call my longing soul to sing He is my soul's supreme Delight. Sublimer anthems near thy throne. DoDDwIcG. 3 Christ is the Source of all my bliss; My Wisdom and my Righteousness, 440 L. M. My Saviour, Brother, and my Friend; I ow be my heart inspired to sing On him alone I now depend. N The glories of my Savliour 4 Christ is my King, to rule and bless, Kin And all my troubles to redress; Jesus, the Lordl; how heavenly fair He's my Salvation and my All, His form! how bright his beauties Whate'er on earth shall me befall. are! 5 Christ is my Strength and Portion too; He shines with a superior grace; He sines th a superior grace; My soul in him can all things do; Love from his lips divinely flows, Through him I'll triumph o'er the And blessings all his state compose. grave, grave, 3 Thy throne, O God, forever stands; And death and every foe outbrave. Grace is-the sceptre in thy hands DOBEL'S COLLECTION. PRAISE TO CHRIST. 141 High let us raise our notes of praise, 2L. M. And reach the almighty throne.'I W TE sing the praise of him who died, 4 To thee, ten thousand thanks we bring, Of him who died upon the cross; Great Advocate on high, The sinner's hope let men deride, And glory to the eternal King, For this we count the world but Who lays his anger by. WATTS. loss. 2 Inscribed upon the cross we see, 444 c. M. In shining letters, God is love; I Y Saviour! my almighty Friend! He bears our sins upon the tree, When I begin thy praise, He brings us mercy from above. Where will the growing numbers 3 The cross! it takes our guilt away; endIt holds the fainting spirit up; The numbers of thy grace It cheers with hope the gloomy day, 2 Thou art my everlasting trust; And sweetens every bitter cup. Thy goodness I adore: 4 It makes the timid spirit brave, And since I knew thy graces first And nerves the feeble arm for fight; I speak thy glories more. It takes the terror from the grave, 3 My feet shall travel all the length And gilds the bed of death with Of the celestial road; light. And march, with courage, in thy 5 The balm of life, the cure of woe, strength, The measure and the pledge of love, To see my Father God. The sinner's refuge here below, 4 When I am filled with sore distress The angels' theme in heaven above. For some surprising sin, KELLY. I'll plead thy perfect righteousness, 443 C. M. And mention none but thine. I "OME, let us lift our joyful eyes, k.z Up to the courts above, 5 How will my lips rejoice to tell The vict'ries of my King! And smile to see our Father there, Upon a throne of love. My soul, redeemed from sin and Upon a throne of love. bell, hell, 2 Now we may bow before his feet, Shall thy salvation sing. And venture near the Lord; No fiery cherubs guard his seat, 6 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers i,Nor double-flaming sword. With this delightful song I'll entertain the darkest hours, 3 The peaceful, gates of heavenly bliss Nor think the season long. Are opened by the Son; WATTS. 142 GOD. 4415 5 Oh! that with yonder sacred throng, C. M. We at his feet may fall; I IOSANNA be our cheerful song, We'll join the everlasting song, H To Christ our Saviour King; And crown him Lord of all. His praise, to whom we all belong, PERRENET. Let all unite to sing. 2 Hosanna here in joyful bands, 447 c. M. Let old and young proclaim; I EHOLD the glories of the Lamb, And hail, with voices, hearts, and Amid his Father's throne; hands, Prepare new honors for his name, The Son of David's name. And songs before unknown. 3 Hosanna sound from hill to hill, 2 Let elders worship at his feet, And spread from plain to plain; The church adore around, While louder, sweeter, clearer still With vials full of odors sweet, Woods echo to the strain. And harps of sweeter sound. 4 Hosanna on the wings of light, O'er earth and ocean fly; 3 Those are the prayers of all the saints, Till morn to eve, and noon to night, And these the hymns t hey raise: And heaven to earth, reply. Jesus is kind to our complaints; He loves to hear our praise. 446 c. M. 4 Now to the Lamb that once was slain, iLL hail the -pow'r of Jesus' Be endless blessings paid! name! Salvation, glory, joy remain Let angels prostrate faIl! Forever on thy head! Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 5 Thou hast redeemed our souls with z Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, blood, Ye ransomed from the fall; Hast set the prisoners free, Hail him, who saves you by his grace, Hast made us kings and priests to And crown him Lord of all. God, And we shall reign with thee. 3 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget WArs. The wormwood and the gall; 8 Go, spread your trophies at his feet, 4C4-. M. And crown him Lord of all. I SING we the song of those who -4 Let every kindred, every tribe, stand On this terrestrial ball, Around the eternal throne, To him all majesty ascribe, Of every kindred, clime, and land, And crown him Lord of all. A multitude unknown. PRAISE TO CHRIST. 143 2 Life's poor distinctions vanish here; 4 Sing of the Lamb that once was slain, To-day the young, the old, That man might be forgiven; Our Saviour and his flock appear, Sing how he broke death's bars in One Shepherd and one fold. twain, 3 Toil, trial, suffering, still await Ascending high in bliss to reign, On earth the pilgrims' throng; The God of earth and heaven. HASTINGS. Yet learn we in our low estate The Church Triumphant's song. 450 c. M. 4 " Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain," I ] ESUS —the name high over all, Cry the redeemed above, J In hell, or earth, or sky" Blessing and honor to obtain, Angels and men before it fall, And everlasting love! " And devils fear and fly. 5 "Worthy the Lamb," on earth we 2 Jesus-the name to sinners dear, sing, The name to sinners given"Who died our souls to save! It scatters all their guilt and fear; Henceforth, O Death! where is thy It turns their hell to heaven. sting? v 3 Oh that a dying world might know Thy victory, O Grave! " The glory of his name; MONTGOMERY. My voice shall his salvation show, 449 c. M. 8 1. And cry-" Behold the Lamb!" I O, tune thy voice to sacred song, 4 Happy, if with my latest breath _.J Exert thy noblest powers, I may but lisp his name,Go, mingle with the choral throng, Proclaim his love, and say in deathThe Savi:'s praises to prolong, "Behold, behold the Lamb!" Amid lei —fleeting hours. C. WESLEY. 2 Oh! hast thou felt a Saviour's love, 45 I C. M. That flame of heavenly birth? x OME, ye that love the Saviour's Then let thy strains melodious prove,., name, With raptures soaring far above And joy to make it known, The trifling toys of earth. The Sovereign of your hearts proclaim, 3 Hast found the pearl of price un- Ad bow before his throne. known, 2 Behold your King, your Saviour That cost a Saviour's blood? crowned Heir of a bright celestial crown, With glories all divine; That sparkles near th' eternal throne, And tell the wondering nations round, Oh sing the- praise of God! How bright those glories shine. 144 GOD. s When in his earthly courts we view The beauties of our King,5 3 We long to love as angels do, I COME, let us join our cheerful And with their voice to sing. songs With angels round the throne; 4 And shall we long and wish in vain? Ten thousand thousand are their Lord, teach our songs to rise: Thy love can raise our humble strain, tongues, And bid it reach the skies. But all their joys are one. And bid it reach the skies. 5 Oh for the day, the glorious day! 2 "Worthy the Lamb that died," they shall raise, To be exalted thus!" [cry, When heaven and earth shall raise, W " Worthy the Lamb!" our lips reply, With all their powers, the raptured lay, "or he Lamb" our lips reply, "For he was slain for us." To celebrate thy praise. TSTEL. 3 Jesus is worthy to receive 452 c. M. Honor and power divine; 1 H, for a thousand tongues to sing And blessings, more than we can My great Redeemer's praise, give, The glories of my God and King, Be, Lord, forever thine! The triumphs of his' grace! 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, 2 My gracious Master and my God, And air, and earth, and seas, Assist me to proclaim, Conspire to lift thy glories high, To spread, through all the earth And speak thine endless praise. abroad, 5 The whole creation join in one, The honors of thy name. To bless the sacred name 3 Jesus, the name that calms our fears, Of him who sits upon the throne, That bids our sorrows cease; And to adore the Lamb!'Tis music in the sinner's ears, WATTS.'Tis life, and health, and peace! 454' C.M. 4 He speaks, and, listening to his voice, I TO our Redeemer's glorious name New life the dead receive: Awake the sacred song t The mournful, broken hearts rejoice, Oh, may his love-immortal flameThe humble poor believe. Tune every heart and tongue. 5 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, 2 His love what mortal thought can dumb, Your loosened tongues employ: reach Ye blind, behold your Saviour come, What mortal tongue display! And leap, ye lame, for joyImagination's utmost stretch C. WESLEY. In wonder dies away. PRAISE To CHRIST. 145 3 Dear Lord, while we, adoring, pay 2 Here pardon; life, and joy divine, Our humble thanks to thee, In rich profusion flow, May every heart with rapture say, For guilty rebels, lost in sin, "The Saviour died for me." And doomed to endless woe. 4 Oh, may the sweet, the blissful theme 3 The mighty Former of the skies Fill every heart and tongue, Descends to our abode, Till strangers love thy charming While angels view with wondering name, * eyes, And join the sacred song. And hail th' incarnate God. STEELE. 4 How rich the depths of love divine! 4 55 c. M. Of bliss, a boundless store! Xi ( H, sing to him who loved and Dear Sayiour, let me call thee mine; I cannot wish for more. Ye heaven-born sinners, sing; STEZLE.'Twas Jesus suffered in your stead; 4-57 c. M. Own him your God and King. I ROM thee, my God, my joys shlall 2 He washed us, in his precious blood, rise, From every guilty stain; And run eternal rounds, He made us kings and priests to Beyond the limits of the skies, God, And all created bounds. And we shall with him reign. i2'The holy triumphs of my soul 3 Sing of his everlasting love, Shall death itself outbrave, From whence salvation flows; Leave dull mortality behind, Sing to him.here, then sing above, And fly beyond the grave. Of all that he bestows. 3 There, where my blessed Jesus reigns, 4 To him that loved us when depraved, In heaven's unmeasured space, When guilty, blind, and poor; I'll spend a long eternity To him that loved, and died, and In pleasure and in praise. saved, 4 Millions of years my wondering eyes Be glory evermore. Shall o'er thy beauties rove, 456 c. M. And endless ages I'll adoreI THE Saviour! oh, what endless The glories of thy love. charms 5 My Saviour, every smile of thine Dwell in that blissful sound! Shall fresh endearments bring, Its influence every fear disarms, And thousand tastes of new delight And spreads delight around. From all thy graces spring. 10 146 GOD. 6 Haste, my Beloved, fetch my soul The threatening billaows cease to flow, Up to thy blest abode; The winds obey their Lord. Fly, for my spirit longs to see 5 Through every age he's still the same; My Saviour and my God. ~WATTS. But we ungrateful prove, 4-58 c. M. Forget the saivor of his name, KNOW that my Redeemer lives, The sweetness of his love. And ever prays for me: BEDDOME. A token of his love he gives, 460 C. M. A pledge of liberty. Apldge oflibert.i (-OME, let us join our songs of 2 I find him lifting up my head; \_ praise He brings salvation near: To our ascended Priest; His presence makes me free indeed, He entered heaven with all our names And he will soon appear. Engraven on his breast. 3 He wills that I should holy be: 2 Below he washed our guilt away, What can withstand his will? By his atoning blood; The counsel of his grace in me, Now he appears before the throne, He surely shall fulfill. And pleads our cause with God. 4 Jesus, I hang upon thy word: 3 Clothed with our nature still, he knows I steadfastly believe The weakness of our frame, Thou wilt return, and claim me, Lord, And how to shield us from the foes And to thyself receive. c. WESLEY. Whom he himself o'ercame. 459 c. M. 4 Nor time, nor distance, e'er shall I' ESUS! delightful, charming name! quench J It spreads a fragrance round: The fervor of his love; Justice and mercy, truth and peace, For us he died in kindness here, In union here are found. For us he lives above. 2 He is our life, our joy, our strength, In him all glories meet; 5 Oh! may we ne'er forget his grace, In him all glories meet; Nor blush to bear his name; He is a shade above our heads, Still may our hearts hold fast his faith, A light to guide our feet. Our lips his praise proclaim. 3 The thickest clouds are soon dispersed, If Jesus shows his face: 4.6 c. M. To weary, heavyi-laden souls, I KNOW that my Redeemer lives; He is the resting-place. I He lives who once was dead; 4 When storms arise and tempests blow, To me in grief he comfort gives; He speaks the stilling word; With peace he crowns my head. PRAISE TO CHRIST. 147 2 He lives, triumphant o'er the grave, 5 And there, with all the blood-bought At God's right hand on high, throng, My ransomed soul to keep and save, From sin and sorrow free, To bless and glorify. I'll sing the new eternal song Of Jesus' love for me. 3 He lives to fill my breast with love, With joy my heart to feed;. M He lives to plead for me above, I THOU~ dear Redeemer, dvinz To succor me in need. ear Redeemer, dying 4 He lives that I may also live, We love to hear of thee; And now his grace proclaim; No music's like thy charming name, He lives that I may honor give Nor half so sweet can be. To his most holy name. To his most holy name. 2 Oh may we ever hear thy voice 5 Let strains of heavenly music rise, In mercy to us speak; While all their anthem sing And in our Priest we will rejoice, To Christ, my precious sacrifice, Thou great Melchisedec. And ever-living King. 3 Our Saviour shill be still our theme, While in this world we stay; 462 C. M. We'll sing our Jesus' lovely name, When all things else decay. I T-lHERE is a name I love to hear, I love to speak its worth: 4 When we appear in yonder cloud, It sounds like music in mine ear, With all the favored throng, The sweetest name on earth. Then will we sing more sweet, more loud, 2 It tells me of a Saviour's love, And Christ shall be our song. Who died to set me free; MADAN'S COLL. It tells me of his precious blood, 64 c. M. The sinner's perfect plea. IO JESUS, when I think of thee, 3 Jesus! the name I love so.well, Thy manger, cross, and throne, The name I love to hear! My spirit trusts exultingly No saint on earth its worth can'tell, In thee, and thee alone. No heart conceive how dear. 2 I see thee in thy weakness first; 4 This name shall shed its fragrance still Then, glorious from thy shame Along life's thorny road, I see thee death's strong fetters burst, Shall sweetly smooth the rugged hill And reach heaven's mightiest That leads me up to God. name. 148 GOD. 3 In all, a brother's love I trace 466 cM. By power divine exprest; ( ar One in thy Father's dear embrace, thou the beauty art Of anael-worlds above; And on thy mother's breast. O Thy name is music to the heart, 4 For me thou didst become a man, Enchanting it with love. For me didst weep and die; For me achieve thy wondrous plan, 2 0 Jesus, Saviour, hear the sighs For me ascend on high. WVhich unto thee I send; To thee my inmost spirit cries, 5 Oh let me share thy holy birth, My being's hope and end. Thy faith, thy death to sin! And, strong amidst the toils of earth, 3 Stay xVith us, Lord, and with thy light My heavenly life begin. Illume the soul's abyss; My heavenly life begin. DETHUNE. Scatter the darkness of our night, 4-65 C. M. And fill the World with bliss. 465 c.M I 1 ESUS! I love thy charming name, 4 0 Jesus, King of earth and heaven,'Tis music to -nine ear; Our life and joy, to thee FJ ain would I sound it out so loud, iBe honor, thanks, and blessing given That earth and heaven should hear. Through all. eternity! BERNARD. 2 Yes!-thou art precious to my soul, 467 c M My transport and my trust; Jewels, to thee, are gaudy toys, I LUNGED in a gulf of dark deAnd gold is sordid dust. spair, We wretched sinners lay, 3 All my capacious powers can wish, Without one cheerful beam of hope, In thlee doth richly meet; Or spark of glimmering day. Nor to mine eyes is light so dear, Nor friendship half so sweet. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of grace Beheld our helpless grief; 4 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, H saw, and, oh amazing love! And sheds its fragrance there- e ran to our relief. The noblest balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its.care. 3 Down from the shilling seats above With joyful haste he fled, 5 I'll speak the honors of thy name, Entered the grave in mortal flesh, With my last laboring breath; And dwelt among the dead. Then, speechless, clasp thee in mine arms, 4 He spoiled the powers of darkness The Conqueror of death. thus, DODDRIDGE. And brake our iron chains; PRAI SE TO CIR IS T. 149 Jesus has freed our captive souls 2 I need not go abroad for joy, From everlasting pains. Who have -a feast at home; 5 Oh! for this love let rocks and hills My sighs are turned to happy songs; Their lasting silence break; The Comforter is come. And all harmonious human tongues 3 Down from on high, the blessed Dove The Saviour's praises speak. Is come into my breast, rWATTS. To witness God's eternal love: 468 c. M. This is my heavenly feast. I ESUS, the very thought of thee 4 Glory to God the Father be, With sweetness fills my breast: Glory to God the Son, But sweeter far thy face to see, Glory to God the Holy Ghost, And in thy presence rest. Glory to God alone. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can n7 c M. frame, C. Nor can the memory find I OW sweet the name of Jesus A sweeter sound than thy blest name, sounds O Saviour of mankind! In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his 3 0 Hope of every contrite heart! wounds, O Joy of all the meek! And drives away his fear. To those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 4 But what to those who find? Ah!'Tis manna to the hungry soul, this, And to the weary rest. Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Je3 Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, The love of Jesus, what it is, y Prophet Priest and in None but his loved ones know., My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, 5 Jesus, our only joy be thou, Accept the praise I bring. As thou our prize wilt be; 4 Weak is the effort of my heart, Jesus, be thou our glory now, And cold my warmest thought; And through eternity. AnERNtARD. But, when I see thee as thou art, 4.69 I'll praise thee as I ought. 4-69. M. 5 Till then I would thy love proclaim rIMY soul doth magnify the Lord,. With every fleeting breath; I My spirit doth rejoice And may the music of thy name In him, my Saviour and my God; Refresh my soul in death. I hear his joyful voice. NEWTON. 150 GOD. I4. M. 4 Lead on, dear Shepherd!-led by thee, 4'7 1 c. M. No evil shall I fear; i D EAREST of all the names above, Soon shall I reach thy fold above, LI My Jesus and my God, And praise thee better there. Who can resist thy heavenly love, HIGGINBOTHAM. Or trifle with thy blood? 473 c 2'Tis by the merits of thy death The Father smiles again; I THERE is a fountain filled with'Tis by thine interceding breath blood, The Spirit dwells with men. - Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that 3 Till God in human flesh I see, flood, My thoughts no, comfort find; Lose all their guilt The holy, just, and sacred Three Are terrors to my mind. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see Are~ ~~That fountain in his day; 4 But if Immanuel's face appear, And there have I, as vile as he, My hope, my joy begins; Wash'd all my sins away. His name forbids my slavish fear, His grace removes my sins. 3 Dear dying Lamb! thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, 5 While Jews on their own law rely, Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransom'd Church of God And Greeks of wisdom boast, I love the Incarnate Mystery, And there I fix my trust. 4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream WTTS. Thy flowing wounds supply, 472 c. M. Redeeming love has been my theme, 472e mAnd shall be till I die. I TO thee, my Shepherd and my Lord, 5 And when this feeble, stam'ring A grateful song I'll raise; tongue Oh, let the, humblest of thy flock Lies silent in the grave, Attempt to speak thy praise. Then, in a nobler, sweeter song, 2'My life, my joy, my hope, I owe I'll sing thy power to save. COWPER. To thine amazing love; Ten thousand thousand comforts here, 47-4 c. M. And nobler bliss above. I /[ AJESTIC sweetness sits en3 To thee my trembling spirit flies, throned With sin and grief oppress'd; Upon the Saviour's brow; Thy gentle voice dispels my fears, His head with radiant glories crowned, And lulls my cares to rest; His lips with grace o'erflow. PRAISE TO CHRIST. 151 2 No mortal can with him compare, 4 Christ Jesus is my AI1 in ATll,Among the sons of men; My Comfort and my Love; Fairer is he than all the fair My Life below, and he shall be That fill the heavenly train. My Joy and Crown above. 3 He saw me plunged in deep distress, 6 And flew to my relief; 47 c. M. For me he bore the shameful cross, I LOVE thee, O my God, and still And carried all my grief. I ever will love thee, 4 To him I owe my life and breath, Solely because my God thou art Who first hast lovad me. And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, 2 For me, to lowest depths of woe And saves me from the grave. Thou didst thyself abase; To heaven, the place of his abode, For me didst bear the cross, the shame, He brings my weary feet, Shows me the glories of my God,o And makes my joys complete. 3 For me'didst suffer pains unknown, Blood-sweat and agony, 6 Since from his bounty I receive Blood-sweat Such proofs of love divine, Yea, death itself,-all, all for me, Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, For me, thine enemy. Lord, they should all be thine. 4 Then shall I not, O Saviour mine, STENNETT. Shall I not love thee well? Not with the hope of winning heaven, +75 C. M. Nor of escaping hell: I T'VE found the pearl of greatest price! 5 Not With the hope of gaining aught, My heart doth sing for joy; Nor seeking a reward; And sing I must, for Christ is mine! But as thyself hast loved me, Christ shall my song employ. O everlasting Lord i AI. 2 Christ is my Prophet, Priest, and King; 4-77 - s. M. My Prophet full of light, I RACE,'tis a charming sound, My great High-Priest before the Harmonious to the ear! throne, HI-eaven with the echo shall resound, My King of heavenly might. And all the earth shall hear. 3 Christ is my Peace; he died for me, 2 Grace first contrived the way For me he gave his blood; To save rebellious man; And as my wondrous Sacrifice, And all the steps that grace display Offered himself to God. Which drew the wondrous plan. 152 GOD. 3 Grace led my roving feet 3 My faith would lay her hand To tread the heavenly road; On that dear head of thine, And new supplies, each hour, I meet, While like a penitent I stand,, While pressing on to God. And there confess my sin. 4 Grace all the work shall crown, 4 My soul looks back to see Through everlasting days; The burdens thou didst -. It lays in heaven the topmost stone, When hanging on the-catrsed tree, And well deserves the praise. And hopes her guilt was there. DODDRIDGE.5 Believing, we rejoice 4.78 S. M. To see the curse remove; I 4AISE your triumphant songs We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, IA To an immortal tune; And sing his bleeding love. WATTS. Wide let the earth resound the deeds 480 S. M. Celestial grace has done. I T O praise our Shepherd's care, 2 Sing lhow eternal love il His wisdom, love, and might, Its chief Beloved chose, Your loudest, loftiest songs prepare, And bade him raise our wretched race And bid the world unite. From their abyss of woes. 2 Supremely good and great, He tends his blood-bought fold; 3 His hand no thunder bears,. He stoops, thougt, thron'd in highest No terror clothes his brow,. No bolts to drive our guilty souls state, To fiercer flames below. 3 He hears their softest plaint; 4'Twas mercy filled the throne, He sees them when they roam. And wrath stood silent byHe sees them when they roam; And wrath stood silent by, And if his meanest lamb should faint, When Christ was sent with pardons His bosom bears it home. His bosom bears it home. down To rebels doomed to die. 4 Kind Shepherd of the sheep, WATTS. A weakly flock are we; And snares and foes are nigh; but +79 s. M. keep I XTOT all the blood of beasts The lambs who look to thee. IN OOn Jewish altars slain, HAVERGAL. Could give the guilty conscience peace, 48I c. M. Or wash away the stain. I ALVATION e oh, the joyful 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, sound! Takes all our sins away;'Tis pleasure to our ears! A sacrifice of nobler name, A sovereign balm for every wound, And richer blood, than they. A cordial for our fears. PRAISE TO CHRIST. 153 2 Buried in sorrow and in sin, 483 S. M. At hell's dark door we lay; 3 W a t AWAKE, and sing the song But we arise, by grace divine, A Of Moses and the Lamb! To see a heavenly day. Wake, every heart, and every tongue, 3 Salvation! let the echo fly To praise the Saviour's name! The spacious earth around, While all the armies of the sky 2 n l Sing of his rising power' Conspire to raise the sound! Sing in er Sing how he intercedes above, 4 Salvation! 0 thou bleeding Lamb, For those whose sins he bore.'To thee the praise belongs3: 3 Sing, till we feel our hearts Our hearts shall kindle at thy Name, Ascending with our tongues; Tlhyl Name inspire our songs. Sing, till the love of sin departs, Ch/orus. And grace inspires our songs. Glory, honor, praise, and power, 4 Sing on youlleavenly Tay, Be unto the Lamb forever! Ye ransomed sinners, sin,! Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, Sing on, rejoicing every cay Hallelujah! praise the Lord! In Christ, th' exalted King. +8 2 5 Soon shall we hear him say, 48 2 C. M. "Ye bless6d children, come!" i [OSANNA! raise the pealing Soon will he call us hence away hymn To our eternal home. To David's Son and Lord; HAMMOND. With cherubim and seraphim 484 S. M. Exalt the Incarnate Word. I'NTHRONED is Jesus now 2 Hosanna! Master, lo, we bring lL, Upon his heavenly seat; Our offerings to thy throne; The kingly crown is on his brow, Nor gold, nor myrrh, nor mortal thing, The saints are at his feet. But hearts to be tlhinre own. 2 In shining white they stand,3 Hosanna! once thy gracious ear A great and countless throng; Approved a lisping throng; A palmy sceptre in each hand, Be gracious still, and deign to hear On every lip a song. Our poor but grateful song.ng the Lamb of God, 3 They sing the Lamb of God, [ O Saviour, if redeemed by thee, Once slain on earth for.them; Thy temple we behold, The Lamb, through whose atoning Hosannas through eternity, blood, We'll sing to harps of gold. Each wears his diadem. 4 Thy grace, O Holy Ghost, 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, Thy blessed help supply, By the cross are sanctified; That we may join that radiant host, Peace is there, that knows no measure, Triumphant in the sky. Joys that through all time abide. JUDKIN. JUDEII. 5 In the cross of Christ I glory, 48 5 s. M. Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; I O CHRIST, what gracious words, All the light of sacred story'.1 Are ever, ever thine! Gathers round its head sublime. Thy voice is music to the soul, BowRINa And life, and peace divine. 487 Ss & 7s. 2 Grace, everlasting grace, I QWEET the moments, rich in blessGlad tidings, full of joy, ing, Flow from thy lips, the lips of truth, Which before the cross I spend; And flow without alloy. Life, and health, and peace possessing, 3 The broken heart, the poor, From the sinner's dying Friend. The bruised, the deaf, the blind, 2 Here I'll sit, forever viewing The dumb, the dead, the captive Mercy streaming in his blood; wretch, Precious drops! my soul bedewing, In thee compassion find. Plead and claim my peace with God. 4 Lord Jesus, speed the day, 3 Truly bless6d is my station, The promised day of grace, Low before his cross to lie; To all the poor, the dumb, the deaf, While I see divine compassion The dead, of Adam's race. Floating in his languid eye. 486 8s & 7s. 4 Here it is I find my heaven While upon the cross I gaze I J N the cross of Christ I glory, hie upon the cross I gaze; T'owering o'er the wrecks of Love I much? I've much forgiven, time; I'm a miracle of grace. time; All the light of sacred story $ Love and grief my heart dividing, Gathers round its head sublime. With my tears his feet I'll bathe; 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Constant still in faith abiding, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Life deriving from his death. ALLEN. Never shall the cross forsake me:'88 Lo! it glows with peace aid joy. 4. 8 8s & 7s. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming ARK, the sound of holy voices Light and love upon my way, Chanting at the crystal sea, From the cross the radiance streaming Hallelujah, hallelujah, Adds new lustre to the day. Hallelujah! Lord, to thee. PRAISE TO CHRIST. 155 2 Multitudes which none can number, Chorus. Like the stars in glory, stand We love to sing around our King, Clothed in white apparel, holding And hail him blessed Jesus: Victor-palms in every hand.. For there's no word ear ever heard 3 They have come from tribulation, So dear, so sweet as Jesus. And have washed their robes in blood, 490 7s& Gs. Washed them in the blood of Jesus; Tried they were, and firm they I C OME, let us sing of Jesus,; stood. While hearts and, accents blend;!4 Now they reign in heavenly glory, Come, let us sing of Jesus, Now they walk in golden light; The sinner's only Friend; Now they drink, as from a river, His holy soul rejoices, Holy bliss and infinite. Amid the choirs above, To hear our youthful voices 489 Exulting in his love. x THERE is no name so sweet on 2 We loye to sing of Jesus, earth, Who weipt our path along; No name so sweet in heaven,- We love to sing of Jesus, The name before his wondrous birth The tempted and the strong; To Christ, the Saviour, given. None who besought his healing, 2 And when he hung upon the tree, He passed unheeded by: They wrote this nare above him, And still retains his feeling That all might see the reason we For us above the sky. Forevermore must love him. 3 Ve love to sing of Jesus, 3 So now, upon his Father's throne, Who died our souls to save; Almighty to release us We love to sing of Jesus, From sin and pains, he ever reigns, Triumphant o'er the grave; The Prince and Saviour Jesus. And in our hour of danger, We'll trust his love alone, 4 0 Jesus, by that matchless name, Who once slept in a manger, Thy grace shall fail us never; And now sits on the throne. To-day as yesterday the same, Thou art the same forever. 4 Then let us sing of Jesus, Then let us sing, around our While.ret on earth we stay, King, K And hope to sing of Jesus The faithful, precious Jesus, etc. Throughout eternal day; 156 GOD.For those who here confess him, 2 Sons of Morning sing his praise, He will in heaven confess; In the noblest strains you raise, And faithful hearts that bless him, Man's redemption claims your lays, He will forever bless. Praise the Lamb. 4-9 I Ss & 7s. 3 Christ has come in very deed, Born to bruise the serpent's head I HO shall sing, if not the Born to buise the serpent's head; children? Sinner, he's the Friend you need, Did not Jesus die for them? Praise the Lamb. May they not, with other jewels, 4 See, in sad Gethsemane, Sparkle in his diadem? See, on tragic Calvary, Why to them were voices given, Sinner, see his love to thee, Bird-like voices, sweet and clear? Praise the Lamb. Why, unless the song of heaven They begin to pradtice here?. 5 Penitents, dry up your tears, God hath heard believing prayers, 2 There's a choir of infant songsters, He forgives you when he hears White-robed, round the Saviour's His dear Lamb. throne; Angels cease, and, waiting, listen: 6 Thus may we each moment feel, Oh,'tis sweeter than their ownI! Love him, serve him, praise him still, Faith can hear the rapturous choral, Till we all on Zion's hill When her ear is upward turn'd: See the Lamb. Is not this the same, perfected, Which upon the earth they learn'd? 493 c. M. 3 Jesus, when on earth sojourning, I come, let every knee be Loved them with a wondrous love: bent,; And will he, to heaven returning, All hearts new joy resume; Faithless to his blessing prove? Sing, ye redeemed, with one consent, Oh, they cannot sing too early: "The Comforter is come." Fathers, stand not in their way! Fathers, stand not in their way 2 What greater gift, what greater love, Birds do sing while day is breaking: Could God on man bestow 6 Could God on man bestow? Tell me, then, why should not they? Angels for this rejoice above, Angels for this rejoice above, 492 7s & 3s. Let man rejoice below. I TORTHY, worthy is the Lamb, 3 Hail, blessed Spirit! may each soul Worthy, worthy is the Lamb, Thy sacred influence feel; Worthy, worthy is the Lamb,. Do thou each sinful thought control, That was slain. And fix our wavering zeal. HOLY SP Ir, I T. 157 4 Thou to the conscience dost convey The fluttered earth forgot to quake, Those checks which we should The troubled trees to wave. know; 4 He comes! he comes! that mighty Thy motions point to us thle way; Breatl Thou giv'st us strength to go. From heaven's eternal shores; His uncreated freshness fills ~4-94- c. M. His Bride, as she adores. IG REAT Spirit, by whose mighty, 5 Earth quakes before that rushing blast, Al cpower Heaven echoes back the sound, All creatures live and move, And mightily the tempdst wheels On us thy benediction shower; aThat Upper Room around. Inspire our souls with love. 6 One moment-and the Spirit hung 2 Hail, Source of light! arise and shine; O'er all with dread.desire: All gloom and doubt dispel; Then broke upon the heads of all Give peace and joy, for we are thine; In cloven tongues of fire. In us forever dwell. FABER. 3 From death to life our spirits raise;6 L M Complete redemption bring; New tongues impart to speak the I'TEIAL Spirit, we confess praise praise 4And sing the wonders of thy Of Christ, our God and King. grace; Thy pow'r conveys our blessings 4 Thine inward witness bear, unknown down To all the world besidel; From God the Father and the Son. Exulting, then, we feel and own Our Saviour glorified. 2 Enlightened by the heavenly ray, Our shades and darkness turn to day; 49 5 c. M. Thine inward teachings make us know I NTO track is on the sunny sky, Our danger, and our refuge too. - No footprints on the air; 3 Thy power and glory work within, Jesus bath gone; the face of earth And break the chains of reigning sin; Is desolate and bare. All our imperious lusts subdue, 2 That Upper Room is heaven on earth; Anc form our wretched hearts anew. Within its precincts lie 4 The troubled conscience knows thy All that earth has of faith, or hope, voice; Or heaven-born charity. Thy cheering words awake out joys; 3 One moment-and the -silentness Thy words allay the stormy wind, And calm the surges of the mind. Was breathless as the grave: WA.rs. 158 GO.D. 497 L. M. 499 L.M. ~I OME, O Creator Spirit blest! I COME, blessed Spirit'! source of And in our souls take up thy light! rest; Whose power and grace are unconCome, with thy grace and heavenly fined, aid, Dispel the gloomy shades of night,To fill the hearts which thou hast lhe thicker darkness ofthe mind. made. 2 To mine illumined eyes display 2 Great Comforter I to thee we cry; The glorious truth thy word reveals; O highest Gift of God most high! Cause me to run the heavenly way, O fount of life! O fire of love! lThy book unfold, and loose the Send sweet anointing from above! seals. 3 Kindle our senses from above, 3 While through this dubious maze I And make our hearts o'erflow with stray, love; Spread, like the sun, thy beams With patience firm, and virtue high, abroad, The weakness of our flesh supply. To show the dangers of the way, 4 Far from us drive the foe we dread, And guide my feeble steps to God. And grant us thy true peace instead; BEDDOME. So shall we not, with thee for guide, 500 Turn from the path of life aside. L. M. LYRA CATH. I: URE the blest Comforter is nigh,,3'Tis he sustains my fainting 1908 L. M. heart; I THE Spirit, like a peaceful dove, Else would my hopes forever die, Flies from the realms of noise And every cheering ray depart. and strife: 2 Whene'er, to call the Saviour mine, Why should we vex and grieve his ith ardent wish my heart aspires,love, Can it be less than power divine,' Who seals our souls to heavenly life!' W*tho seals our souls to heavenly life! That animates these strong desires? 2 Tender and kind be all our thoughts; And, when my cheerful hope can Through all our lives let mercy say say,run; I love my God and taste his grace,So God forgives our numerous faults, Lord! is it not thy blissful ray, Through grace abounding in the That brings this dawn of sacred Son. WATTS. peace? ZIOL Y SPIRIT. 4 Let thy good Spirit in my heart 3 A brighter faith and hope impart, Forever dwell, O God of love! And let me now my Saviour see; And light and heavenly peace im- Oh soothe and cheer my burden'd part,- heart, Sweet earnest of'the joys above. And bid my spirit rest in thee! STEELE. BURDER COLL. o501 L.M..x C OME, gracious Spirit, heavenly 503 L. M. C Dove, I S when in silence, vernal showers With light and comfort from above: A Descend, and cheer the faintBe thou our guardian, thou our guide! ing flowers, O'er every thought and step preside. So, in the secrecy of love, 2 To us the light of truth display, Falls the sweet Spirit from above. And make us know and choose thy 2 That heavenly Spirit let me find way; In holy silence of the mind, Plant holy fear in every heart, While every grace maintains its bloom, That we from God may ne'er depart. Diffusing wide its rich perfume. 3 Lead us to holiness-the road That we must take to dwell with God; 3 Nor let these blessings be confined Lead us to Christ, the living way, To me, but poured on all mankind, Nor let us from his precepts stray. Till earth's wild wastes in verdure 4 Lead us to God, our final rest, And a young Eden bless our eyes. And a young Eden bless our eyes. To be with him forever blest; Lead us to heaven, its bliss to shareFullness of joy forever there! 50~4 L. M. BROWNE. i T anchor laid, remote from home, 502 L. NM. | < Toiling I cry, "Sweet Spirit, come! I COME, Holy Spirit, calm my Celestial breeze, no longer stay, But swell my sails, and speed my And fit me to approach my God; Remove each vain, each worldly thought, 2 "Fain, would I mount, fain would I And lead me to thy blest abode. glow, 2 Hast thou imparted to my soul And loose my cable from below; A living spark of holy fire?. But I can only spread my sail; Oh kindle now the sacred flame, Thou, thou must breathe the auspice Make me to burn with pure desire! ous gale." 160 GOD. 505 L. M. 507 L. M. s I DOME, sacred Spirit, from above, ~I C OME, dearest Lord, descend and AnOME, sacred Spirit, from above, kdelAnd fill the coldest heart with dwell love: By faith and love in every breast; Oh! turn to flesh the flinty stone, Then shall we know, and taste, and Oh turn t fles the flity stone, feel And let thy sovereign power be known. The joys that cannot be expressed. 2 Speak thou, and from the haughtiest eyes 2 Come, fill our hearts with inward Shall floods of contrite sorrow rise; strength, While all their glowing souls are borne Make our enlarg(ed souls possess, To seek that grace which now they And learn the height, and breadth, scorn. and length 3 Oh! let a holy flock await, Of thine irmeasuralble grace. In crowds around thy temple-gate! 3 Now to the God, whose power can do Each pressing on with zeal to be More than our thoughts or wishes A living sacrifice to thee. know, 4 In answer to our fervent cries, Be everlasting honors done Give us to see thy church arise; By all the church, through Christ his Or, if that blessing seem too great, Son. WATTS. Give us to mourn its low estate.. DODDRIDGE. 506 508 L. M. I STAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay, i PIRIT of mercy, truth, and love, Though I have done thee such J Oh shed thine influence from despite; despite; above: Cast not a sinner quite away, And still from age to age convey Nor take thine everlasting flight. The blessings of this sacred day. 2 Though I have most unfaithful been 2 In every clime, by every tongue, Of all who e'er thy grace received,Be God's redeeming mercy sung; Ten thousand times thy goodness seen, Let all the listening earth be taught Ten thousand times thy goodness The wonders by the Saviour wrought. grieved. 3 Unfailing Comfort! heavenly Guide! a Yet, oh, the chief of sinners spare, Still o'er thy ransomed church preside! In honor of my great High Priest; Let every heart thy blessing prove, Nor, in thy righteous anger, swear Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. I shall not see thy people's rest. HOL Y SPIRIT. 16 4 Now, Lord, my weary soul release, Upraise me with thy powerful hand; 5 1 L. M. Oh, guide me into perfect peace, * i OME, thou eternal Spirit, come And bring me to the promised land! From heaven thy glorious dwellC. WESLEY. ing-place; Oh, make my sinful heart thy home, 509 L. M. And consecrate it by thy grace. x O LORD, and shall our fainting 2 There fix, O Lord, thy blest abode, Th souls And drive thy foes forever thence; Thy just displeasure ever mourn? There shed a Saviour's love abroad, Thy Spirit grieved, and long withdrawn, And lht and life, and joy dispense. Will he no more to us return? 3 My wants supply; my fears suppress; 2 Great Source of light and peace i re- Direct my way, and hold me up; turn Teach me, in times of deep distress, Nor let us mourn and sigh in vain; To pray in faith, and wait in hope. Come, repossess these longing hearts -BEDDOME. With all the graces of thy train. 512 L. M. 3 This temple, hallowed by thine hand, I "OME, Holy Ghost, who ever one Once more be with thy presence blest; k Art with the Father and the Son; Here be thy grace anew displayed, Come, Holy Ghost, our souls possess Be this thine everlasting rest! With thy full flood of holiness. THOMAS SCOTT. 2 In word and deed, by heart and tohgue, 5 10 L. M. With all our powers, thy praise be I ( OME, thou celestial Spirit, come, sung;'.And call my roving passions May love enwrap our mortal frame, home; And others catch the living flame. To mine enlightened eyes display The heritage of heavenly day. 5 3 8s & 7s. D. 2 My God, that heritage is thine: OVE divine, all love excelling,. j Joy of heaven, to earth come How rich, how glorious, how divine! oy of heaven, to earth come How far above all mortal things, d o Fix in us thy humble dwelling; The little pride of courts and kings. All thy faithful mercies crown. 3 Of endless joy th' unbounded store; Jesus, thou art all compassion,Why is its lustre known no more? Pure, unbounded love thou. art, Away, ye mists of envious night, Visit us with thy salvation; That veil salvati6n from my sight! Enter every trembling heart. 162 GOD. 2 Breathe, oh breathe thy loving Spirit 2 Author of our new creation, Into every troubled breast; May we all thine influence prove; Let us all in thee inherit;, Make our souls the habitation,Let us find thy promised rest; Shed abroad the Saviour's love. Take away our bent to sinning: Source of sweetest consolation, Alpha and Omega be; Breathe thy peace on all below; End of faith, as its beginning, Bless, oh bless this congregation; Set our hearts at liberty. On each soul thy grace bestow! JAY. 3 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all thy life receive; G15 c. M. Suddenly return, and never, r COME, Holy Ghost, Creator, come, Never more thy temples leave: Inspire these souls of thine; Thee we would be always blessing, Till every heart which thou hast made Serve thee as thy hosts above; Be filled with grace divine. Pray, and praise thee without ceasing, 2 Thou art the Comforter, the gift Glory in thy perfect love. Of God, and fire of love; The everlasting spring of joy, 4 Finish then thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see thy great salvation, 3 Enlighten our dark souls, till they Perfectly restored in thee: Thy sacred love embrace; Changed from glory into glory Assist our minds, by nature frail, Till in heaven we take our place,- With thy celestial grace. Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 5 6 c. M. C. WESLEY. HEN God of old came down 5I 4 8s. & 7s. D. V V from heaven, In power and wrath he came; I HOLY Ghost! dispel our sad- Before his feet the clouds were riven, ness; ness; - Half darkness and half flame' Pierce the clouds of nature's night; Half darkness and half flame Come, thou Source of joy and glad- 2 But when he came the second time, nIe came in power and love; Breathe thy life, and spread thy Softer.than gale at morning prime light. Hovered his holy dove. Hear, oh hear our supplication, 3 The fires, that rushed on Sinai down Blessed Spirit! God of peace! In sudden torrents dread, Rest upon the congregation Nov gently light, a glorious crown, With the fullness of thy grace. On every sainted head. HOLY SPIRIT. 163 4 And as on Israel's awe-struck ear 5 8 c M The voice exceeding loud, The trump, that angels quake to hear, I SPIRIT of Truth! on this thy day Thrill'd from the deep, dark cloud: To thee for help we cry, To guide us through the dreary way 5 So, when the Spirit of our God Of dark mortality. Came down his flock to find, A voice from heaven was heard abr6ad, 2 We ask not, Lord, the cloven flame A rushin mighty wind. Or tongues of various tone; But long thy praises to proclaim, 6 He fills the church of God: he fills With fervor in our own. The sinful world around; Only in stubborn hearts and wills 3 We mourn not that prophetic skill No place for him is found. Is found on earth no more; No place for him is found. Enough for us to trace thy will 7 Come, Lord, come Wisdom, Love, and In Scripture's sacred lore. Power, Open our ears to hear; 4 Though tongues shall cease and power Let us not miss th' accepted hour, decay, Save, Lord, by love or fear. KEBLE. Do thou thy trembling servants stay With faith, with hope, with love. 517 c. M. HEBER. I E' TERNAL Spirit, God of truth, Our contrite hearts inspire; 5 9 c. M. Revive the flame of heavenly love, I Q PIRIT Divine! attend our prayer, And feed the pure desire. And make our hearts thy home; Descend with all thy gracious power: 2'Tis thine to soothe the sorrowing Come, Holy Spirit, come! mind, With guilt and fear oppressed; 2 Come as the light: to us reveal'Tis thine to bid the dying live, Our sinfulness and woe; And give the weary rest. And lead us in those paths of life 3 Subdue the power of every sin, Xhere all the righteous go. Whate'er that sin may be, 3 Come as the fire, and purge our hearts That we, with humble, holy heart, Like sacrificial flame: May worship only thee. Let our whole soul an offering be 4 Then with our spirits witness bear To our Redeemer's name. That we are sons of God, 4 Come as the dew, and sweetly bless Redeemed from sin, from death and This consecrated hour; hell,. Shed richly on my fruitless soul Through Christ's atoning blood. Thy fertilizing power. 164 G OD. 5 Come as the wind, with rushing sound, 3 In vain we tune our formal songs; With Pentecostal grace; In vain we strive to rise; And make the great salvation known Hosannas languish on our tongues, Wide as the human race. And our devotion dies. 6 Spirit Divine, attend our prayer, 4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live And make our hearts thy home; At this, poor, dying rate,Descend with all thy gracious power, Our love so faint, so cold to thee, Come, Holy Spirit, come! REED. And thine to us so great? 520 C. M. 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, i TflHE blessed Spirit, like the wind, With all thy quickening powers, Blows when and where he Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, please: And that shall kindle ours. How happy are the men who feel WATTS. The soul-enlivening breeze! 52 2 C. M. 2 He moulds the carnal mind afresh, REAT Father of our feeble race, Subdues the power of sin, Behold, thy servants wait; Transforms the heart of stone to flesh, With longing eyes and lifted hands, A'nd plants his grace within. We flock around thy gate. 3 He sheds abroad the Father's love, 2 Oh, shed abroad that royal gift, Applies redeeming blood, That Spirit from above, Bids both our guilt and fear remove, To'bless our eyes with sacred light, And brings us home to God. And fire our hearts with love! 4 Lord, fill each dead, benighted soul With light, and life, and joy: 3 With speedy flight may he descend, None can thy mighty power control, And solid comfort bring, Or shall thy work destroy. BEDDOME. And o'er our languid souls extend His all-reviving wing. 521 C.M. I COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly 4 Blest earnest of eternal joy, \ Dove, Declare our sins forgiven, With all thy quickening powers, And bear, with energy divine, Come,,shed abroad a Saviour's love Our raptured thoughts to heaven. In these cold hearts of ours. 5 Diffuse, O God, refreshing showers, 2 Look! how we grovel here below, That earth its fruit may yield, Fond of these trifling toys! And change this barren wilderness Our souls can neither fly nor go, To Carmel's flowery field. To reach eternal joys. DODDRIDGE. HOL Y SPIRIT. 165 523 G. M. Fit them, on earth, for thine abode; 5 23 c. M. Fit them for joys above. S PIRIT of holiness, look down, Our fainting hearts to cheer; To hear our feeble prayer; And, when we tremble at thy frown,r per Oh, bring thy cmfort nr Come,-for we wait thy power divine,Oh, bring thy comforts near! Let us thy mercy share. 2 The' fear which thy convictions S. F. SMITi. wrought, 525. M. Oh, let thy grace remove! I x HOLY Ghost, the Comforter, And may the souls which thou hast How is thy love despised, taught While the heart longs for sympathy To weep, now learn to love. And friends are idolized. 3 Now let thy saving mercy heal 2 O Spirit of the living God, The wounds it made before; Brooding with dove-like wings Now on our hearts impress thy seal, Over the helpless and the weak That we may doubt no more. Among created things! 4 Complete the work thou hast begun, 3 Where should our feebleness find And make our darkness light, strength, That we a glorious race may run, Our helplessness a stay, Till faith be lost in sight. Didst thou not bring us strength, and BATHURST. help, 52+4 c. M And comfort, day by day? I Q PIRIT of holiness, descend; 4 Great are thy consolations, Lord, Thy people wait for thee; And mighty is thy power, Thine ear, in kind compassion, lend; In sickness and in solitude, Let us thy mercy see. In sorrow's darkest hour. 2 Behold, thy weary churches wait, 5 Oh, if the souls that now despise XVitlh wsishful, longing eyes; And grieve thee, heavenly Dove, Let us no more lie desolate; Would seek thee, and would welcome Oh, bid thy light arise! thee, How would they prize thy love! 3 Thy light, that on our souls hath shone, Leads us in hope to thee; 526. M. Let us not feel its rays alone I ET songs of praises fill the sky Alone thy people be...1 fChrist, our ascended Lord, 4 Oh, bring our dearest friends to God; Sends down his Spirit from on high, Remember those we love; According to his word. 166 GOD. 2 The Spirit, by his heavenly breath, 2 Though on our heads no tongues of New life creates within; fire He quickens sinners from their death Their wondrous powers impart, Of trespasses and sin. Grant, Saviour, what we more desire, 3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, Thy Spirit in our heart.. And to our hearts reveals; 3 Spirit of life, and light,' and love, Our bodies he his temple makes, Thy heavenly influence give; And our redemption seals. Quicken our souls, our guilt remove, 4 Come, Holy Spirit, from above, That we in Christ may live. With thy celestial fire; 4 To our benighted minds reveal Come, and with flames of zeal and love The glories of his grace, Our hearts and tongues inspire! And.bring us where no clouds conceal COTTERILL. The brightness of his face. 527 c. M. 5 I-is love within us shed abroad, V/HY should the children of a Life's ever-springing well; GWo shour al theKr cil drn ofa Till God in us, and we in God, Go mourning all their days? In love eternal dwell. Great Comforter! descend, and bring Some tokens of thy grace. 529 c. M. 2 Dost thou not dwell in all the saints, I SPIRIT of power and might, beAnd seal the heirs of heaven? hold When wilt thou banish my complaints, A world by sin destroyed! And show my sins forgiven? Creator Spirit, as of old, 3 Assure my conscience of her part Move on the formless void. In the Redeemer's blood; 2 Give thou tlhe word: that healing sound And bear thy witness with my heart Shall quell the deadly strife, And earth again, like Eden crowned, 4 Thou art the earnest of his love, Produce the tree of life. The pledge of joys to come; 3 If sang the morning stars for joy And thy soft wings, celestial Dove, When nature rose to view, Wilt safe convey me home. WATS. ilt safe convey me home. What strains will angel harps employ 528 c. M. When thou shalt all renew!'2 NTHRONED on high, Almighty 4 Andif the sons of God rejoice Lord! To hear a Saviour's name, The Holy Ghost send down; How will the ransomed raise their Fulfill in us thy faithful word, voice, And all thy mercies crown. To whom that Saviour came! HOL Y SPIRIT. 167 5 Lo! every kindred, tongue, and tribe, 4 Our quickened souls awake and rise Assembling round the throne, From their long sleep of death; The new creation shall ascribe On heavenly things.we fix our eyes, To sovereign love alone. And praise employs our breath. IMONTGOMERY. IWATTS 530 c. M. 532 c. M. I THE God of grace will never leaveI O HOLY SPIRIT, Fount of Love, l Or cast away his ovwrn;') Blest Source of gifts divine, And yet, when we his Spirit grieve, Kindle, we pray thee, from above, His comforts are withdrawn. - The inmost souls of thine. 2 If noisy war, or strife, abound, Bond of the sacred Trinity, We grieve the peaceful Dove; Init thou our hearts in one, His' gracious aid is ever found To know the blessed unity In paths of truth and love. Of Father and of Son! 3 Should we indulge one secret sin, 3 Shed in each faithful heart abroad Or disregard his laws, Love that doth all excel; His succors and support, within, That God in us and we in God The Spirit, vexed, withdraws. For evermore may dwell. 4 Forbid it, gracious Lord, that we, Who, from thy hand, receive 533 c. M. The Spirit's power to make us free, I iOW helpless guilty nature lies, Should e'er that Spirit grieve. H Unconscious of its load! The heart, unchanged, can never rise, 531 c. M. To happiness and God. iNO T all the outward forms on2 tan aught, beneath a power divine,,No rites that God has 2iven The stubborn will subdue? Nor rites that God has given, N rehG h g'Tis thine, almighty Spirit! thine, Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth, T To forlll the heart anew. Can raise a soul to heaven. 3'Tis thine, the passions to recall, 2 The sovereign will of God alone And upward bid them ise; C) And upward bid them rise; Creates us heirs of grace, Creates us heirs of sgrace, To make the scales of error fall, Born in the image of his Son, Z3 b ~~From reason's darkened eyes;A new, peculiar race. 4 To chase the shades of death away, 3 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind, And bid the sinner live; Breathes on the sons of flesh, A beam of heaven, a vital ray, Creates anew the carnal mind,'Tis thine alone to give. And forms the man afresh. STE-L.L 168 GOD. 4 Thy love, my God, appears, 534 S. M. And brings salvation down, I T ORD God the Holy Ghost, My cordial throubgh this vale of tears,..~1 In this accepted hour, In Paradise In Paradise my crown. As on the day of Pentecost, DODDRIDGE. Descend in all thy power! 2 We meet with one accord 536 s.M. In our app.ointed place, I THE Holy Ghost is' here, And wait the promise of our Lord, Where saints in prayer agree; The Spirit of all grace. As Jesus' parting gift, he's near Each pleading company. 3 Like mighty rushing wind 2 Not far away is he, Upon the waves beneath, To be by prayer brought nigh; Move with one impulse every mind, ut here in present majesty, gBut here in present majesty, One soul, one feeling breathe. As in his courts on high. 4 The young, the old, inspire 3 He dwells within our soul, With wisdom from above, An ever-welcome Guest; And give us hearts and tongues of fire He reigns with absolute control To pray, and praise, and love. As Ionarch in the breast. 5 Spirit of Truth, be thou 4 Our bodies are his shrine, In life and death our Guide! And he th' indwelling Lord: O Spirit of adoption,'now All hail, thou Comforter divine I May we be\sanctified. Be evermore adored. MONTGOBMERY. 5 Obedient to thy will, 53 5 S. o. We wait to feel thy power;; AnDESC ED, immortal Dowrae, O Lord of life, our hopes fulfill, Spread thy kind wings abroad; And bless this hallowed hour. SPURGEON. And wrapt in flames of holy love Bear all my soul to God. 537 s. M, 2 Jesus, my Lord, reveal I PIRIT of faith come down, In charms of grace divine, Reveal the things of God, And be thyself the sacred seal And make to us the Godhead known, That pearl of price is mine. And witness with the blood. 3 Behold, my heart expands 2 No man can truly say To catch the heavenly fire, That Jesus is the Lord, It longs to feel the gentle bands, Unless thou take the veil away, And groans with strong desire. And breathe the living word. HOL Y SPIRIT. 169 3 Then, only then, we feel Our interest in his blood, 9 S. M. And cry, with jQy unspeakable, I BLEST Comforter Divine, "Thou art my Lord, my God!" Let rays of heavenly love Amid our gloom and darkness shine, 4 Oh that the world might know And guide our souls above. The all-atoning Lamb! Spirit of faith, descend, and show 2 Draw us with still small voice, The virtue of his name. And bid the niourning saint rejoice, 5.8 Though earthly joys decay.. 3 By thine inspiring breath i ( OME, Holy Spirit, come, Make every cloud of care, \, Let thy bright beams arise, And e'en the gloomy vale of death, Dispel the sorrow from our minds, A smile of glory wear. The darkness from our eyes. 4 Oh fill thou every heart 2 Revive our drooping faith, With love to all our race! Our doubts and fears remove, Great Comforter, to us impart And kindle in our breasts the flame These blessings of thy grace. Of never-dying love. 540 s. Me 3 Convince us of our sin,'TIS God, the Spirit, leads Then lead to Jesus' blood, I In paths before unknown; And to our wondering view revealp And to our wondering view revGeal The work to be performed is ours, The secret love of God. Te strength is all his own. 4 Show us that loving One 2 Supported by his grace, Who rules the courts of bliss, We still pursue our way; The Lord of Hosts, the Mighty God, And hope at last to reach the prize, The Eternal Prnce of Peace. Secure in endless day. 5'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, 3'Tis he that works to will, To sanctify the soul,'Tis he that works to do; To pour fresh life in every part, His is the power by which we act, And new-create the whole. His be the glory too. BEDDOME. 6 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearts, 54 1 s. M. Our minds from bondage free; x T HE Comforter has come, Then we shall know, and praise, and We feel his presence here, Thlove Father, SonandThee!Our hearts would now'no longer roam, The Father, Son, and Thee! H^ART. But bow in filial fear. 170 GOD. z This tenderness of love, 2 Oh! melt this frozen heart; This hush of solemn power, — This stubborn will subdue;'Tis heaven descending from above, Each evil passion overcome, To fill this favored hour. And form me all anew. 3 Earth's darkness all has fled, 3 Mine will the profit be, Heaven's light serenely shines, But thine shall be the praise; And every heart, divinely led, And unto thee will I devote To holy thought inclines. The remnant of my days. BEDDOME. 4 No more let sin deceive, Nor earthly cares betray, - 7s. Oh, let us never, never grieve i GRACIOUS Spirit, Love divine! The Comforter away! _ Let thy light within me shine; All my guilty fears remove, 542 S. M. Fill me full of heaven and love. I iOME, Spirit, source of light, 2 Speak thy pardoning grace to me,, Thy grace is unconfined; Set the burdened sinner free; Dispel the gloomy shades of night, Lead me to the Lamb of God, The darkness of the mind. Wash me in his precious blood.. Now to our eyes display 3 Life and peace to me impart, The truth thy words reveal; Seal salvation on my. heart; Cause us to run the heavenly way, Breathe thyself into my breast,Delighting in thy will. Earnest of immortal rest. 3 Thy teachings make us know 4 Let me never from thee stray, The mysteries 6f thy love, Keep me in the narrow way; The vanity of things below, Fill my soul with love divine, The joy of things above. Keep me, Lord, forever thine. STOCKER. 4 While through this maze we stray, Oh, spread thy beams abroad 545 7s. Disclose the dangers of the way, I H OLY Spirit! Lord of light! And guide our steps to God. From thy clear celestial height, Come, thou Light of all that live! 543 S. M. Thy pure beaminIg radiance give'! I -OME, Holy Spirit, come, 2 Come, thou hope of all the poor! With energy divine; Come with treasures which endure; And on this poor benighted soul Thou, of all consolers best, With beams of mercy shine. Visiting the troubled breast. HOL Y SPIRIT. 17 3 Thou in toil art comfort sweet; Pleasant coolness in the heat; 547 7s. Solace in the mst of woe; I H OLY Spirit! in my breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow. Grant that lively faith ma rest, 4 Light immortal! light divine! And subdue each rebel thought Visit thou these hearts of thine; To believe what thou hast taught. If thou take thy grace away, Nothing pure in man will stay. Gathering waves of sorrow roll, 5 Heal our wounds-our strength re- Spirit blest, the tempest still, new; And with hope my bosom fill. On our dryness pour thy dew; 3 Holy Spirit, from my mind Wash the stains of guilt away; Thought and wish and will unkind, Guide the steps that go astray. Deed and word unkind remove, 6 Give us comfort when we die; And my bosom fill with love. Give us life with thee on high; 4 Faith, and Hope, and Charity, In thy gracious gifts descend; Comforter, descend from thee; Give us joys which never end. Thou the Anointing Spirit art, These thy gifts to us impart. 546 7s. 5 Till our faith be lost in sight, OLY Glhost! with light divine, Hope be swallowed in delight, Shine upon this heart of mine; And love return to dwell with thee, Chase the shades of night away, In the threefold Deity! Turn my darkness into day. RICHARD MANT. 2 Holy Ghost! with power divine, 548 7s. Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; I OLY Spirit, from on high, Long hath sin, without control, Bend o'er us a pitying eye; Held dominion o'er my soul. Now refresh the drooping heart; Bid the power of sin depart. 3 Holy Ghost! with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; 2 Light up every dark recess Bid my many woes depart, Of our heart's ungodliness; Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. Show us every devious way Where our steps have gone astray. 4 Holy Spirit! all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; 3 Teach us, with repentant grief, Cast down every idol-throne, Humbly to implore relief; Reign supreme -and reign alone. Then the Saviour's blood reveal, REED. And our broken spirits heal. 172 WARNING AND INVITA TION. 4 May we daily grow in grace, Stir the dull and hardened heart And pursue the heavenly race, With a longing and a love. Trained in wisdom, led by love, Till we reach our rest above. 3 Give the strugogling peace for strife, BATHURST. Give the doubting light for 549 7s. gloom; I I _.OLY Spirit, source of light, Speed the living into life, We invoke thy kindling ray: Warn the dying of their doom. We invoke thy kindling ray: Dawn upon our spirit's night, 4 Waork in all, in all renew, Turn our darkness into day. Day by day, the life divine; 2 To the anxious soul impart All our wills to thee subdue, Hope, all other hopes above; All our hearts to thee incline. WARNING AND INVITATION. 550 L. M. 4 Almighty God, thy grace impart; Y will ye waste on triflin Fix deep conviction on each heart; Nor let us waste on trifling cares cares That life which thy compassion spares. That life which God's compassion DODDRIDGE. spares, While, in the various range of thought, 5 51 L. M. The one thing needful is forgot? AN has a soul of vast desires 2 Shall God invite you from above? He burns within with restless Shall Jesus urge his dying love? fires; Shall troubled conscience give you Tossed to and fro, his passions fly pain? From vanity to vanity. And all these pleas unite in vain? on earth we hope to find 3 Not so your eyes will always view Some solid good to fill the mind; Those objects which you now pursue; We try new pleasures, but we feel Not so will heaven and hell appear, The inward thirst and torment When death's decisive hour is near. still. WARNING AND IN VITA TION. 173 3 Great God, subdue this vicious thirst, 55.. This love to vanity and dust;L.M. Cure the wild fever of the mind, I JFE is the time to serve the And feed our souls with joys refined. Lord, WATTS. The time t' insure the great reward; And while the lamp holds out to burn, 552 L. M. The vilest sinner may return. I OT OT to condemn the sons of men, 2 The living know that they must die; Did Christ, the Son of God, But all the dead forgotten lie; appear:. Their memory and their sense are No weapons in'his hands are seen, gone, No flaming sword nor thunder there. Alike unknowing and unknown. 2 Such was the pity of our God, 3 Then what my thoughts design to do; He loved the race of man so well, My hands, with all your might pursue, He sent his Sdn to bear our load Since no device, nor work, is found, Of sins, and save our souls from hell. Nor faith, nor hope, beneath the 3 Sinners, believe the Saviour's word; ground. Trust in his mighty name, and live; 4 There are no acts of pardon passed A thousand joys his lips afford, In the cold grave to which we haste; His hands a thousand blessings But darkness, death, and long despair give. WATTS. Reign in eternal silence there. WATTS. 553 L. M. 555 L. M. i (OME, weary souls, with sins dis- I OD of eternity, from thee k tressed, Did infant Time its being Come, and accept the promised rest; draw; The Saviour's gracious call obey, Moments, and days, and mlonths, and And cast your gloomy fears away. years, 2 Oppressed with guilt-a painful load- Revolve, by thine unvaried law. Oh, come and bow before your God! 2 Silent and slow, they glide away; Divine compassion, mighty love, Steady and strong the current flows, Will all that painful load remove. Lost in eternity's wide seaThe boundless gulf from whence it 3 Here mercy's boundless ocean flows, rose. To cleanse your guilt and heal your woes; 3 With it the thoughtless sons of men Pardon, and life, and endless peace- Before the rapid stream are borne. How rich the gift, how free the grace! On to that everlasting home, STEELE. Whence not one soul can e'er return. 174 WARNING AND IN VITA TION. 4 Great Source of wisdom, teach my 3 What countless millions of mankind heart Have left this fleeting world behind! To know the price of every hour, They're gone! but where?-ah, pause That time may bear me on to joys and see! Beyond its measure and its power. Gone to a long eternity. DODDRIDGE.4 Sinner! canst thou forever dwell In all the fiery deeps of hell? L. M. Has death no warning sound for thee? ID ROAD is the road that; leads tod Oh! turn, and to the Saviour flee. death, And thousands walk together there; 558 L. M. But wisdom shows a narrow path, I NWAKE, awake, each drowsy soul! With here and there a traveler.. Awake and view the setting 2 "Deny thyself and take thy cro, sun! 2 U Deny thyself Untake thy cross,"- See how the shades of death advance, Is the Redeemer's great command: Is the Redeemer's great command: Ere half the task of life is done. Nature must count her gold but dross, If she would gain this heavenly land. 2 Soon will he close all drowsy eyes, Nor shall we hear these warnings 3 The fearful soul that tires and faints, And walks the ways of God no more, more; Soon will the mighty Judge approach; Is bu E'en now he stands before the door. And -makes his own destruction sure. 4 Lord! let not all my hopes be vain: 3 To-day, attend his gracious voice! This is the summons which he Create my heart entirely new: Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, Which false apostates never knew.n this passing hour WATrS. Thy long eternity depends." HIGGINBOTHAM. 557 L.M. 559 L.M. i'~'TERNITY is just at hand! I'TERNITY! Eternity! And shall I waste my ebbing How long art thou, Eternity! sand, As in a ball's concentric round And careless view departing day, Nor starting-point nor end is found; And throw my inch of time away? 2 So thou, Eternity, so vast, 2 Eternity! -tremendous sound! No entrance and no exit hast; To guilty souls a dreadful wound; Mark well, O man, Eternity! But oh, if Christ and heaven be mine, Eternity! Eternity! How sweet the accents! how divine! COXE, FROM THE GERMAN WA RNIN G A ND IN VITA TIO N. 175 56o L. M 5 Now God invites-how blest the day! 5 L. M. How sweet the gospel's charming DBEHOLD the path that mortals sound! tread Come, sinners, haste, oh, haste away, Down to the regions of the dead! While yet a pardoning God is found. Nor will the fleeting moments stay, DwIGHT. Nor can we measure back our way. 562 L. M. Our kindred and our friends are gone; I T HAT day of wrath, that dreadful Know, O my soul, this doom thine day, own: When heaven and earth shall pass Feeble as theirs, my mortal frame, away, The same my way, my house the same. What power shall be the sinner's stay? How shall he meet that dreadful day? 56I L. M. 2 When, shriveling like a parched scroll, The flaming heavens'together roll; W/HILE life prolongs its precious When, louder yet, and yet more dread, Swells the high trump that wakes the Mercy is found, and peace is given; dead; But'soon, ah! soon, approaching night Shall blot out every hope of heaven. 3 Oh, on that day, that dreadful day, Xi/hen man to judgment wakes from 2 While God invites, how blest thd day! clay, How sweet the gospel's charming Be thou, O Christ, the sinner's stay, sound! Though heaven and earth shall pass Come, sinners, haste, oh, haste away, away. While yet a pardoning God he's SIR WALTERz ScOTT. found. 563 L.M. 3 Soon, borne on time's most rapid wing, I D ETURN, 0 wanderer, return, Shall death command you to the grave, face Before his bar your spirits bring, Those new desires that in thee burn, And none be found to hear or save. Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 4 In that lone land of deep despair 2 Return, O wanderer, return, No Sabbath's heavenly light shall And seek a Father's melting heart; rise; His pitying eyes thy grief discern, No God regard your bitter prayer, His heavenly balm shall heal thy Nor Saviour call you to the skies. smart. _17-6 WA RNING. AND INV ITA TION. 3 Return, O wanderer, return, 4 The world has nothing left to giveThy dying Saviour bids thee live; It has no new, no pure delight; Go, view his bleeding side, and learn Oh! try the life which Christians live; How freely Jesus can forgive. Thou wouldst be saved; why not COLLYER. to-night? 564 L. M. 5 Our blessed Lord refuses none I,SINNER, oh, why so thoughtless Who would to him their souls unite; grown! Then be the work of grace begun! Why in such dreadful haste to die! Thou wouldst be saved; why not Daring to leap to worlds unknown, to-night? Heedless against thy God to fly? 2 Wilt thou despise eternal fate, 566 L. M. Urged on by sin's fantastic dreams? I I F thou dost truly seek to live Madly attempt th' infernal gate With all the joys that life can give; And force thy passage to the flames? If thy young feet would gladly press 3 Stay, sinner! on the Gospel plains, The ways of peace and happiness; Behold the God of love unfold 2 Go thou, with fresh and fervent love, The glories of his dying pains, To him who dwells in light above, Forever telling, yet untold. Who sees ten thousand sons obey Yet listens when the lowly pray. 565. L. M. 3 Clin.g thou to Jesus faithfully, AnH, do not let the word depart, As vines embrace their guardian tree; And close thine eyes against Nor fail in this thy day of youth the light; To find the Way, the Life, the Truth; Poor sinner, harden not thy heart: 4 And thou shalt breathe in this low Thou wouldst be saved; why not world, to-night? An eagle chained, with wings unfurled, 2 To-morrow's sun may never rise Prepared, when once thy bonds are To bless thy long-deluded sight; riven, This is the time; oh, then be wise! To soar away, and flee to heaven. Thou wouldst be saved; why not LYONS. to-night? 567 L. M. 3 Our God in pity lingers still; i T OW, inthe heat of youthful blood, And wilt thou thus his love requite? N Remember your Creator, God; Renounce at length thy stubborn will: Behold! the months come hastening on, Thou wouldst be saved; why not When you shall say, "My joys are to-night? gone." WARNZVING AND INVI TA TION. 1 2 Behold! the aged sinner goes, Laden with guilt and heavy woes, I OME take my yoke," the Down to the regions of the dead, OME, take my yoke," the With endless curses on his head. Saviour said "To follow me be not afraid; 3 Eternal King! I fear thy name; For I in heart am lowly, meek, Teach me to know how frail I am; And offer you the rest you seek. And when my soul must hence remove, 2 " The yoke of pleasure may allure, Give me a mansion in thy love. WATTS. And promise bliss that will endure; 68WATTS. But when it has thy youth despoiled, 5 68 L. M.'Twill cast thee off as garment soiled. i AY, sinner, hath a voice within 3 "Take not on thee the yoke of wealth; Oft whispered to thy secret soul,'Twill eat thy soul, destroy thy health, Urged thee to leave the ways of sin, And make thee feel how cheap the cost And yield thy heart to God's contirol? If worlds could buy the peace it lost! 2 Hath something met thee in the path4 " Ambition, too, its yoke displays, Of worldliness and vanity, And hangs out its perennial bays; And pointed to the coming wrath, Be not, poor soul, by it misled.; And warned thee from that wrath to I offer thee a crown instead. flee? 5 " Then take my yoke:'tis soft and light-, 3 Sinner, it was a heavenly voice,'Twill ne'er disturb thy rest at night, It was the Spirit's gracious call; But bring thee to that world above, It bade thee make the better choice, Where no restraint is known but love."" And haste to seek in Christ thine all. 570 L. M. 4 Spurn not the call to life and light; I HEARavoicethatcomes omfar; Regard in'time the warning kind; I From Calvary it sounds abroad; From Calvary it sounds abroad; That call thou mayest not always slight, It soothes my soul, and calms my fear; And yet the gate of mercy find. It speaks of pardon bought with.. 5 God's Spirit will not always strive blood. With hardened, self-destroying man; 2 And is it true, that many fly YeAwho persist his love to grieve, The sound that bids my soul rejoice; May never hear his voice again. And rather choose in sin to die, Sinner, perhaps this very day, Than turn an ear to mercy's voice!' Thy last accepted time may be; 3 Alas, for those!-the day is near, Oh, shouldst thou grieve him now When mercy will be heard no more; away, Then will they ask in vain to hear Then hope may never beam on thee. The voice they would not heed before. HYDE. KELLY. 12 178 WARNING AND INVITA TION. 571 L. M. My yoke is easy to his neck, My grace shall make the burden T EHOLD a Stranger at the door! light He gently knocks, has knock'dg before; 4 Jesus! we come at thy command; Has waited long-is waiting still: With faith, and hope, and humble You treat no other friend so ill. zeal, Resign our spirits to thy hand, 2 Oh, lovely attitude, he stands, ro mould and guide us at thy will. With melting heart and loaded hands T mod and guide us at thy Oh, matchless kindness! and he shows This matchless kindness to his foes; 573 L. M. 3 But will he prove a friend indeed? I OD calling yet! shall I not hear? He will; the very friend you need: Earth's pleasures shall I still The friend of sinners-yes,'tis he, hold dear? With garments dyed on Calvary. Shall life's swift passing years all fly, 4 Rise, touch'd with gratitude divine; And still my soul in slumbers lie! And still my soul in slumbers lie! Turn out his enemy and thine, That soul-destroying monster, sin, 2 God calling yet! shall I not rise? And let the heavenly Stranger in. Can I his loving voice despise, 5 Admit him, ere his anger burn- And basely his kind care repay? His feet departed, ne'er return: He calls me still; can I delay? Admit him, or the hour's at hand 3 God calling yet! and shall he You'11 at his door rejected stand. knock, GREGG. And I my heart the closer lock?'572 L. M. He still is waiting to receive, i C OME hither, all ye weary souls! And shall I dare his Spirit grieve? Ye heavy-laden sinners, come! 4 God calling yet! and shall I give I'll give you rest from all your toils, No heed, but still in bondage live? And raise you-to my heavenly home. I wait, but he does not forsake; 2 They shall find rest who learn of me,- He calls me still; my heart, awake! I'm of a meek and lowly mind; 5 God calling yet! I cannot stay; But passion rages like the sea, My heart I yield without delay: And pride is restless as the wind. Vain world, farewell! from thee 3 Blessed is the man, whose shoulders part; take The voice of God' hath reached mMy yoke, and bear it with delight; heart. TERSTEEGI WARNING AND IN VITA TION. 19 4 Yet are his house and heart so large, 574 c. M. That millions more may come; Nor could the whole assembled world J...I gprace O'erfill the spacious room. Are in the gospel found, 5 All things are ready; come away, Nor weak excuses frame: Who hears the joyful sound! Come, taste the dainties of the feast, 2 Come, then, with all your wants and And bless the Master's name. wounds, DODDRIDGE. Your every burden bring; 576 c. M. Here love, unchanging love, abounds, T every mortal ear attend, I ET every mortal ear attend, A deep, celestial spring. And every heart rejoice; 3 This spring with living water flows, The trumpet of the gospel sounds, And heavenly joy imparts; With an inviting voice. Come, thirsty souls! your wants dis- 2 Ho! all ye hungry, starving souls, close, That feed upon the wind, And drink, with thankful hearts. And vainly strive with earthly toys 4 IAillions of sinners, vile as you, To fill th' immortal mind,Have here found life and peace; 3 Eternal wisdom has prepared Come, then, and prove its virtues too, A soul-reviving feast, And drink, adore, and bless. And bids your longing appetites MEDLEY. The rich provision taste. 575 c. M. 4 Ho! ye that pant for living streams, IT'HE King of heaven his table And pine away and die —, spreads, Here you may quench your raging And dainties crown the board: thirst Not Paradise, with all its joys, With springs that never dry. Could such delight afford. 5 The happy gates of gospel grace 2 Ye hungry poor, that long have strayed Stand open night and day;In sin's dark mazes, come; Lord, we are come to seek supplies, Come from your most obscure re- And drive our wants away. treats, WATTS. And grace shall find you room. 577 c. M. 3 Millions of souls, in glory now, I T HE Saviour calls; let every ear Were fed and feasted here; 1 Attend the heavenly sound; And millions more, still on the way, Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear; Around the board appear. Hope smiles reviving round. 180 WARNING AND IN VITA TION. 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, 2 Surprising grace! —and shall my Here streams'of bounty flow, heart And life, and health, and bliss impart, Unmoved and cold remain? To banish mortal woe. Has it no soft, no tender part? 3 Ye sinners, come;'tis mercy's voice Must Mercy plead in vain? That gracious voice obey; 3 Shall Jesus for admission sue,'Tis Jesus calls to heavenly joys; His charming voice unheard? And can you yet delay? And shall my heart, his rightful due, Remain forever bar: tell your anguish; ELAY not, delay not, O sinner, Earth has no sorrow that heaven._ draw near, cannot heal. The waters of life are now flowing 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the for thee; straying, No price is demanded, the Saviour is Hope when all others die, fadeless here; and'pure; Redemption is purchased, salvation Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly is. free. saying2 Delay not, delay not, why longer abuse "Earth has no sorrow that heaven The love and compassion of Jesus cannot cure." thy God? 3 Here see the Bread of Life; see waters A fountain is open, how canst thou flowing. refuse Forth from the throne of God, pure To wash and be cleansed in his from above; pardoning blood? Come to the feast of love —come, ever 3 Delay not, delay not, the Spirit of grace knowing Long grieved and resisted may take "Earth has no sorrow but heaven his sad flight, can remove." And leave thee in darkness to finish 4 Go ask the infidel what boon he thy race, brings us, To sink in the gloom of eternity's What charm for aching hearts he night. can reveal, 196 WARNING AND IN VITA TION. Sweet as that heavenly promise hope 4 The heavenly throng arrayed in white, brings us- In rapture range the plains of light; "Earth has no sorrow that heaven And in one harmonious choir they cannot heal." MOORE. praise 63 6s 4s. Their glorious Saviour's matchless i T~O-DAY the Saviour calls! grace. Chorus..1. Ye wand'rers, come; Will you Co? Will you go? Oh, ye benighted souls, Go to that beautiful land with me? Why longer roam It Whlly longer roam? \VWill you go? Will you go? 2 To-day the Saviour calls; Go to that beautiful land? Oh, hear him now! Within these sacred Wvalls 3)3 12s & 8s. lTo Jesus bow. )i W HEN the harvest is past, and %VV the'summer is gone, 3 To-day the Saviour calls; 3 To-dlay Anthe Saviourcalls;And sermons and prayers shall be For refuge fly; o'er, Tie storm of justice falls, e stor of justice falls, When the beams cease to break of the And death is nigh.' blest Sabbath morn, 4 Tho Spirit calls to-day: And Jesus invites thee no more. Yield to his power; 2 When the rich gales of mercy no longer Oh, grieve him not away, blow,'lTis mercy's hour. The gospel no message declare,632 P. M. Sinner, how canst thou bear the deep It BEAUTIFUL land by faith 1 wailing of woe,.see HI-ow suffer the night of despair? A land of rest firom sorrow free; 3 When the holy have gone to the regions The home of the ransomed, brilght of peace, andl fair, T'o dwell in the mansions above; Alnd beautiful ainelrs, too, are there.nhen their harmony wakes, in the fullness of bliss, 2 Thlat beautiful land, the Cites of Lightness of bliss, I Their sona to the Saviour of love'It ne'er has known the shades of night; o, The glory of God, the light cf day, 4 Say, O sinner, now living at rest and Hath driven the darkness far away. secure, And fearing no trouble to come, 3 In vision I see its streets of gold; Can thy spirit the swellings of sorrow Its beautiful gates I too behold, endure, The river of life, the crystal sea, Or bear the impenitent's doom? The ambrosial fruit of life's fair tree. s. F. SMITH. WARNING AND INVITATION. 197 6 4. 34 ~~~~Choru.s. 63+. M. 634 L. M. Jesus paid it all, I U ASTE, traveler, haste! the All the debt I owe, 1 1 night comes on, And nothing, either great or small, And many a shining hour is gone; Remains for me to do. The storm is gathering in the west, And thou art far from home and rest. 636 L. M. 6 lines. 2 The rising tempest sweeps the sky; I EACE, troubled soul, whose The rains descend, the winds are high; plaintive moan, The waters swell, and death and fear Hath taught each scene the notes Beset thy path, nor refuge near; of woe; 3 Then linger not in all the plain, Cease thy complaint, suppress thy Flee for thy life, the mountain gain; groan, Look not behind, make no delay, And let thy tears forget to flow; Oh speed thee, speed thee on thy way! Behold, the precious balm is found, COLLYER. To lull thy pain, to heal thy wound. 2 Come, freely come, by sin oppressed; 3 5 P. M. On Jesus cast thy weighty load; NT OTHING, either great or small, In him thy refuge find, thy rest, 1 N Nothing, sinner, no; Safe in the mercy of thy God: Jesus died, and paid it all, Thy God's thy Saviour —glorious Long, long ago. word! 2 When he from his lofty throne Forever love and praise the Lord. Stooped to do and die, SHERLEY. Everything was fully done — 637 L. M. lines. "'Tis finished," was his cry. I Tj weary hearts, to mourning 3 Weary, working, plodding one, homes, Wherefore toil you so? God's meekest angel gently comes; Cease your doing; all was done No power hath he to banish pain, Long, long ago. Or give us back our lost again, 4 Till to Jesus' work you cling, And yet, in tenderest love, our dear By a simple faith, And Heavenly Father sends him here. "Doing is a deadly thing, 2 Angel of patience! sent to calm Doing ends in death." Our feverish brows with cooling balm, 5 Cast your deadly doing down, To lay with hope the storms of fear, Down at Jesus' feet; And reconcile life's smile and tear, Stand in him, in him alone, The throbs of wounded pride to still, Glorious and complete. And make our own our Father's will! 198 IVWARNING AND IN VIT.,A TION. 3 O thou, who mournest on thy way, Millions have reached that blest abode, With longings for the close of day, Anointed kings and priests to God, He walks with thee, that angel kind, And millions more are on the road, And gently whispers,. " Be resign'd! Will you go? Bear up, bear on, the end shall tell, 2 Ve're going to see the bleeding L The dear Lord ordereth all things well." Will you go GERMBAN, T7r. WHITTIER. In rapturous strains to praise his name, Will you go? 3 8 P. M. The crown of life we there shall wear, I "'OME to Jesus, come to Jesus, The Conqueror's palms our hands Come to Jesus, just now, shall bear, Just now come to Jesus, And all the joys of heaven we'll share, Come to Jesus, just now. Will you go? z He will save you.' 3 We're going to join the heavenly 3 Oh, believe him. choir, 4 He is able. Will you go? 5 He is willing. To raise our voice and tune the lyre, "He is willing. Will you go? 6 He'll receive you. There saints and angels gladly sing 7 Call upon m. Hosanna to their God and King, 8 RHe will hear you. And make the heavenly arches ring, 9 Look unto him. Will you go? io He'll forgive you. |640 7s & s. i i Flee to Jesus. 6 12. He will cleanse you. I O thou in life's fair morning, Go, in thy bloom of youth; And seek, for thine adorning, i4 Jesus loves you. The precious pearl of truth: I5 Don't reject him. Secure the heavenly treasure, i6 Only trust him. And bind it on thy heart; 17 Hallelujah, Amen. And let no earthly pleasure, E'er cause it to depart. 639 8s & 3s. 2 Go, while the day-star shineth, I l WE'RE traveling home to heaven Go, while thy heart is light, above, Go, ere thy strength declineth, Will you go? While every sense is bright: To sing the Saviour's dying love, Sell all thou hast and buy it; Will you go?'Tis worth all earthly things, — WARNING AND IN VITA TION. 199 Rubies, and gold, and diamonds, 642 12 Sceptres and crowns of kings! 1s. I THE voice of free grace cries, 3 Go, ere the cloud of sorrow f Escape to the mountain, Steals o'er thy bloom of youth; For Adam's lost race Christ hath Defer not till to-morrow; opened a fountain Go now, and buy the truth. For sin and uncleanness; and every Go, seek thy great Creator; transgression, Learn early to be wise; His blood flows most freely in streams Go, place upon the altar of salvation. A morning sacrifice. Hallelujah to the Lamb, who hath 641 7s & ~. purchased our pardon, 41 7s & 6s. We'll praise him again when we pass I O JESUS, thou art standing over Jordan. Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting 2 Ye souls that are wounded! oh, flee to To pass the threshold o'er-. the Saviour! Shame on us, guilty mortals, He calls you in mercy,'tis infinite Who can his favor share, favor; Oh, shame, thrice shame upon us, Your sins are increasing, escape to T3 keep him standing there! the mountainHis blood can remove them, it flows 2 0 Jesus, thou art knocking:rom the fountain. And lo!'that hand is scarred, Hallelujah to the Lamb, etc. And thorns thy brow encircle, And tears thy face have marred: 3 0 Jesus! ride onward, triumphantly Oh, love that passeth knowledge glorious! So patiently to wait! O'er sin, death, and hell, thou art Oh, sin that hath no equal more than victorious; So fast to bar the gate! Thy name is the theme of the great 3 0 Jesus, thou art pleading congregation, In accents meek and low, While angels and men raise the shout " I died for you, poor sinners, of salvation. And will ye treat me so?" Hallelujah to the Lamb, etc. 0 Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door: 4 With joy shall we stand, when escaped Dear Saviour, enter, enter, to the shore; And leave us never more. With harps in our hands, we'll praise HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN. him the more; 200 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. We'll range the sweet plains on, the Too late, too late, ye cannot enter banks of the river, now. And sing of salvation forever and ever! 3 No light! so late! and dark and chill Hallelujah to the Lamb, etc. the nightTroiNNY. b Oh, let us in, that we may find the 643 P. M. light. I TATE, late, so late! and dark the Too late! too late, ye cannot enter night, and chill now! Late, late, so late! But we can enter 4 Have wne not leard the Bridegroom is still.so sweet! Too late, too late! ye cannot enter Oh, let us in, that we may kiss his now. I feet; 2 No light had we; —for that we do re- Oh, let us in, though late, to kiss his pent, feet, And learning this, the Bridegroom will No! no! too late; ye cannot enter relent.- now! TENNYSON. PENITENCE AND CONSECRATION. 644 ++L. M. Here on my heart the burden lies, And past offences pain mine eyes. i QHOW pity, Lord! O Lord, forgise; Let a repenting rebel live; 4 My lips with shame my sins conAre not thy mercies large and free fess, May not a sinner trust in thee? Against thy law, against thy grace; 2 My crimes are great, but ne'er sur- Lord, should thy jtxlgment grow pass severe, The power and glory of thy grace: I am condemned, but thou art clear. Great God, thy nature hath no bound, So let thy pardoning love be found. breath, 3 Oh, wash my soul from every sin, i. I must pronounce thee just in death; And make my guilty conscience And if my soul were sent to hell, clean! Thy righteous law approves it well. PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TlXON. 201 6 yet save a trembling sinner, Lord! 3 Then will I teach the world thy ways; Whose hope, still hovering round tdiy Sinners shalllearn thy sovereign grace: word, I'll lead them to my Saviour's blood, Would light on some sweet promise And they shall praise a pardoning God. there, WArTTS. Some sure support against despair. 647 L. M. WATTS. I l ITH broken heart and contrite 645 L. M. sigh, A WEARY of wandering from my A trembling sinner, Lord; I cry; God, Thy pardoning grace is rich and free: And now made willing to return, O God, be merciful to me! I hear, and bow me to the rod; 2 I smite upon my troubled breast, For him, not without hope, I mourn. With deep and conscious guilt op2 O,Jesus, full of pardoning grace, pressed; More full of grace than I of sin; Christ and his cross my only plea: Yet once again I seek thy face, O God, be merciful to me! Open thine arms and take me in. 3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes, 3 Thou knov-'st the way to bring me Nor dare uplift them to the skies back,. But thou dost all my anguish see: My fallen spirit to restore; O God, be merciful to me! Oh, for thy truth and mercy's sake, 4 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done, Forgive, and bid me sinl no more! Can for a single sin atone; 4 Give to mine eyes refreshing tears, To Calvary alone I flee: And kindle my relentings now; O God, be merciful to me! Fill all my soul with filial fears, 5 And when redeemed from sin and hell, To thy sweet yoke my spirit bow. With all the ransomed throng I dwell, C. WESLEY., My raptured song shall ever be, 646 L. M. God has been merciful to me! C. ELVEN.'A BROKEN heart, my God, my 648 L. M. Is all the sacrifice I bring: I Y sufferings all to thee are The God of grace will ne'er despise known, A broken heart for sacrifice. Tempted in every point like me; 2 My soul lies humbled in the dust, Regard my grief, regard thine own: And owns thy dreadful sentence just: Jesus, remember Calvary! Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, 2 For whom didst thou' the cross endure? And save the soul condemned to die. Who nailed thy body to the tree? -202 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. Did not thy death my life procure 650 L M Oh! let thy mercy answer me. Art thou not touched with hueman woe? HEN at thy footstool, Lord, I Hath pity left the Son of Man? And plead with thee for mercy there, Think of the sinner's dying Friend, And claim a share in all my pain? I And claim a share in all my pain? And for his sake receive my prayer. 4 Thou wilt not break a bruisOd reed, Nor quench the smallest spark of 2 Oh think not of my shame and guilt, grace, My -thousand stains of deepest dye; Till through the soul thy power is Think ofthe blood which Jesus spilt, spread, And let that blood my pardon buy. Thy all-victorious righteousness. 3 Oh think upon thy holy word, 5 The day of small and feeble things, And every plighted promise there; I know thou neVer wilt despise; How prayer should evermore be heard, I know, with healing in his wings, And how thy glory is to spare. The Sun of Righteousness shall rise. 4. WESLE. q.4 Oh think not of my doubts and fears, My strivings with thy grace divine; 649 L. M. Think upon Jesus' woes and tears, And let his merits stand for mine. I LEFT the God of trutlhan d light; _ I left the God who gave me 5 Thine eye, thine ear, they are not dull; breath, Thine arm can never shortened be; To wander in the wilds of night, Behold me here; my heart is full; And perish in the snares of death! Behold, and spare, and succor me! LYT. 2 Sweet was his service, and his yoke Was light and easy to be borne: 65 1 L. M. Through all his bonds of love I broke; I (H! that my load of sin were I cast away his gifts with scorn! t1 gone f 3 Heart-broken, friendless, poor, cast Oh! that I could at last submit down, At Jesus' feet to lay it downWhere shall the chief of sinners fly, To lay my soul at Jesus' feet! Almighty Vengeance! from thy frown, 2 Rest for my soul I long to find: Eternal Justice i from tlhine eye? Saviour of all, if mine thou art, 4 Lo! through the gloom of guilty fears, Give.me thy meek and lowlymind, My faith discerns a dawn of grace: And stamp thine image on my heart The Sun of Righteousness appears In Jesus' rec6nciling face! 3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin, MONTGOMERY. And fully set my spirit free: PENITENCE AND CONSECRATION. 203 I cannot rest till pure within- 653 L. M. Till I am wholly lost in thee. I - SHE Saviour smiles! upon my.4 Fain would I learn of thee, my God; soul Thy light and easy burden prove;Thy light and easy burden prove New tides of hope tumultuous rollThe cross all stained with hallowed His voice proclaims my pardon found, Seraphic transport wikngs the sound. The labor of thy dying love. 2 Earth has a joy unknown in heaven, 5 I would —but thou must give the The new-born peace of sin forgiven! power; Tears of such pure and deep delight, My heart from every sin release; Ye angels, never dimmed your sight. Bring near, bring near the joyful 3e saw of old, on chaos rise hour, The beauteous pillars of the skies: And fill me with thy perfect peace! Ye know where morn exulting springs, C. WVESLEY. And evening folds her drooping wings. 652 L. M. 4 Bright heralds of th' eternal will, i OH! where is now that glowing Abroad his errands ye fulfill;.J love' Or, throned in floods of beamy day, That marked our union with the Symphonious, in his presence play. Lord? 5 But I amid your choirs shall shine, Our hearts were fixed on things above, And all your knowledge will be mine: Nor could the world a joy afford. Ye on your harps must learn to hear A secret chord that mine will bear. 2 Where is the zeal that led us then HILLHOUSE. To make our Saviour's glory 65 known? 5 L. M. That freed us from the fear of men, I THIRST, thou wounded Lamb of And kept our eye on him alone? God, 3 Where are the happy seasons spent To wash me in thy cleansing blood; In fellowship with him we loved? To dwell within thy wounds: then The sacred joy, the sweet content, pain The blessedness that then we Is sweet, and life or death is gain. proved? 2 Take my poor heart, and let it be Forever closed to all but thee 4 Behold, again we turn to thee; Seal thou my breast, and let me wear lThat pledge of love forqver there. No peace we have, no joy we see, O Lord our God, but in thy smile. 3 How blest are they who still abide KELLY. Close shelter'd in thy bleeding side! 204 PE~NrITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. Who thence their life and strength de- To thee whose blood can cleanse each rive, spot, And by thee move, and in thee live. O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 4 What are our works but sin and death, 3 Just as I am, though tossed about Till thou thy quick'ning Spirit breathe? With many a conflict, many a doubt, Thou giv'st the power thy grace to Fightings within, and fears without, move; O Lamb of God, I come! I come! O wondrous grace! O boundless love! 4 Just as I am —poor, wretched, blind; ZINZPENDORF, tr. by J. WESLEY. Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, L. M. O Lamb of God, I come! I come! I -ORD, I am thine, entirely thine, Purchased and saved by blood Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; divine, divine, Because thy promise I believe, With fiull consent thine I would be, e- O Lamb of God, I come! I come! And own thy sov'reign right in me. 6 Just as I am thy love unknown 2 Grant one poor sinner more a place Hath broken every barrier down; Among the children of thy grace;yea, thie aloe, b (, Now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, A wretched sinner, lost to God, O Lamb of God, I come I come But ransom'd by Immanuel's blood. CHARLO.ATE ELLIOT. 3 Thine would I live-thine would I die; 657 L. M. Be Utrine through all eternity; I ESUS, the sinner's Friend, to thee, The vow is past beyond repeal, The vow is past beyond repeal., Lost and undone, for aid I flee; 4And now I set the solemn ssreafl.s te Weary of earth, myself, and sin, 4 Here, at that cross where flows the Open thine arms and take me in. blood 2 Pity and save my ruined soul' That bought my guilty soul to God,Zb~~~~~,'Tis thou alone canst make me whole; Thee, my new Master, now I call, Dark, till in me thine image shine, And consecrate to thee my all. nDAVIEcs. And lost I am, till thou art mine. 656 L.3 At last I own it cannot be L. Mle. That I should' fit myself for thee: And T th ats Ih ambtllood was shed Here, then, to thee I all resign; ut as,thty blood was shed for'rThine is the work, and only thine. me thou bid'sr~e come to thee4 What can I say thy grace to move? Lord, I am sin-but thou art love: O Lamb of God, I come! I come! LaboGo, IcoeI give up every plea beside, 2 Just as I am, and waiting not Just as I am, and aitin not Lord, I am lost,-but thou hast died X To rid my soul of one dark blot, c. WESLEY. PENITENCE AND CONSECRA ION. 205 658 L. M 4 Let faith each meek petition fill, L. M. And waft it to the skies, a O H, for a glance of heavenly day, And teach our hearts'tis goodness,'To take this stubborn heart still, away; That grants it, or denies. And thaw, with beams of love divine, This heart, this frozen heait of mine.66o c. M.'2 The rocks can rend; the earth can quake; I J ESUS, and didst thou condescend, The seas can roar; the mountains J When vailed in human clay, shake: To heal the sick, the lame, the'blind, Of.feeling, all things show some sign, And drive disease away? But this unfeeling heart of mine. 2 Didst thou regard the beggar's cry, 3 To hear the sorrows thou hast felt, And give the blind to see? O Lord, an adamant would melt: Jesus, thou Son of David, hearBut I can read each moving line, Have mercy, too, on me. And nothing moves this heart of mine. 3 And didst.thou pity mortal woe, 4 But Power Divine can do the deed; And sight and health restore? And, Lord, that power I greatly need: Then pity, Lord, and save my soul, Thy Spirit can from dross refine, Which needs thy mercy more. And melt and change this heart of mine. HART. 4 Didst thou regard thy servant's cry, 659 When sinking in the wave? 659..M. I perish, Lord-oh, save my soul, x ORD, when we bow before thy For thou alone canst save. BRADLEY. throne, And our confessions pour, Oh, may we feel the sins we own, 66I c. M. And hate what we deplore. I THOU, whose tender mercy 2 Our contrite spirits, pitying, see; hears True penitence impart; Contrition's humble sigh; And let a healing ray from thee Whose hand, indulgent, wipes the tears Beam hope on every heart. From sorrow's weeping eye. 3 When we disclose our wants in prayer, 2 See, low before thy throne of grace, Oh, let our wills resign, A wretched wanderer mourn; And not a thought our bosom share I-last thou not bid me seek thy face? Which is not wholly thine. Hast thou not said —" Return?" 206 PENITtENCE AND CONSECRA TION 3 And shall my guilty fears prevail 4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place, To drive me from thy feet? That, sheltered near thy side, Oh, let not this dear refuge fail,' I may my fierce accuser face, This only safe retreat! And tell him-thou hast died. - STEELE. 5 Oh! wondrous Love-to bleed and die, 662 c M To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, EAR Saviour, when my thoughts Might plead thy gracious name! D* recall NEWTON. The wonders of thy grace, 6M. Low at thy feet, ashamed, I fall I ESUS 1 thou art the sinner's Friend; And hide this-wretclhed face. As such I look to thee 2 Shall love like thine be thus repaid? Now in the fullness of thy love, Ah, vile, ungrateful heart! O Lord! remember me. By earth's low cares so oft betrayed 2 Remember thy pure word ofgraceFrom Jesus to depart. Remember Calvary; 3 Oh, while I breathe to thee, my Lord, Remember all thy dying groans, The deep, repentant sigh, And then remember me. Confirm the kind, forgiving word, 3 Thou wondrous Advocate with God! With pity in thine eye! I yield myself to thee; STEELE. While thou art.sitting on thy throne, Dear Lord! remember me. 663 C. MT# 4 Lord! I am guilty-I am vile, APPROACH, my soul! the mercy- But thy salvation's free; tX. t _seat, Then, in thine all-abounding grace, Where Jesus answers prayer; Dear Lord! remember me. There humbly fall before his feet, 5 And, when I close my eyes in death, For none can perish there. When creature-helps all flee, Then, O my dear Redeemer-God! 2 Thy promise is my only plea, pray, remember me. 2. pray, remember me. With this I venture nigh: R. BURNHAM. Thou callest burdened souls to thee, 665 c. M. And such, O Lord! am I..HENwoundedsorethestricken i W THEN wounded sore the stricken.3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, V soul By Satan sorely pressed; Lies bleeding and unbound, By wars without, and fears within, One only hand, a pierced hand, I come to thee for rest. Can salve the sinner's wound. PEEN-ITENCE AND CONSECRATION. 207: When sorrow swells the laden breast, 5 Rise, Lord, and help me to prevail; And tears of anguish flow, Oh, make my soul thy care! One only heart, a broken heart, I know thy mercy cannot fail; Can feel the sinner's woe. Let me that mercy share. NEWTON.:3 When penitence has wept in vain Over some foul dark spot, 667 c. M. One only stream,, a stream of blood, X "H, that I knew the secret place, Can wash away the blot. Where I might find my God! Can wash away the blot. 4'Tis Jesus' blood that washes white, I'd spread my wants before his face, His hand that brings relief, And pour my woes abroad. His heart that's touched with all our joys 2 I'd tellfim how my sins arise, What sorrows I sustain; And feeleth for our grief. hat sorrows I sustain; How grace decays, and comfort dies, 5 Lift up thy bleeding hand, O Lord; And leaves my heart in pain. Unseal that cleansing tide; We have no shelter from -our sin, 3 He knows what arguments I'd take But in that wounded side. To wrestle with my God: CEL FRANCES ALEXANDER. I'd plead for his own mercy's sakeI'd plead my Saviour's blood. 666 WATTS. c. M.? SWEET was the time when first I 668 felt C M. The Saviour's pardoning blood I ROSTRATE, dear Jesus, at thy The Saviour's pardoning blood feet Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt, ilty rebel lies And bring me home to God. gu And upward to thy mercy-seat 2 Soon,as the morn the light revealed, Presumes to lift his eyes. His praises tuned my tongue; And whel the evening shades prevailed 2 If tears of sorrow would suffice His love was all my song. To pay tie debt I owe, Tears should from both my weeping 3 In prayer my soul drew near the Lord, eyes And saw his glory shine; In ceaseless torrents flow. And when I read his holy word, I called each promise mine. 3 But no such sacrifice I plead To expiate my guilt; 4 But now, when evening shade prevails, No tears, but those which thou hast My soul in darkness mourns? shed And when the morn the light reveals, Noblood, but thou hast spilt. No light to me returns.. STENNETT. 208 PENITENCE, AND CONSECRA TION. 669 C. M. 6 "But if I die with mercy sought, 9C. M. ~When I the King have tried, I OH, could I lose myself in thee, This were to die (delightful thought!) lThou depth of mercy prove,- A sinner never died." Thou vast, unfathomable sea JONES. Of unexhausted love. 2 My humbled soul, when thou art near, 671 c. M. In dust and ashes lies: I AND are we wretches yet alive? How shall a sinful worm appear, And do we yet rebel? Or meet thy purer eyes?'Tis boundless,'tis amazing love, 3 I loathe myself when God I see, That bears us up from hell. And intQ nothing.fall; 2 Almighty goodness cries, " Forbear!" Content if thou exalted be, And straight the thunder stays: And Christ be all in all. And dare we now provoke his wrath C. WESLEY. And weary out his grace? 670 C. M. 3 Lord, we have long abused thy love, i ('OME, trembling sinner, in whose Too long indulged our sin, At a breast Our aching hearts now bleed to see A thousand thoughts revolve- What rebels we have been. Come, with your guilt and fear op- WATTr pressel, 672.. And make this last resolve: X "I'll go to Jesus, though my sin t I SEE the crowd in Pilate's hall, And mark their wrathful mien; Hatlh like a mountain rose; I know his courts, I'll enter in, Their shouts of " Crucify! " appall, Whatever may oppose. Whatever may oppose. \lTith blasphemies between. 3 "Prostrate I'll lie before his throne, 2 I see the scourges tear his back, And there my guilt confess; I see the piercing crown; I'll tell him I'm a wretch undone, And of that crowd who smite and mock, Without his sovereign grace. I feel that am one. 4 "Perhaps he will admit my plea, 3 Around yon Cross a.throng I see, Perhaps will hear my prayer; Mocking the Sufferer's groan; But if I perish, I will pray, Yet still my voice it seems to be, And perish only there. As if I mocked alone. 5 " I can but perish if I go; 4'Twas I that shed the Saviour's blood, I am resolved to try; I nailed him to the tree, For if I stay away, I know I crucified the Son of God, I must forever die. I joined the mockery. PENITENVCE AND CONSECRATION. 209 $ Yet not the less that blood avails 4 My conscience felt and owned the guilt, To wash away my sin; And plunged me in despair; And not the less that Cross prevails I saw my sins his blood had spilt, To give me peace within. And helped to nail him there. BONAR. 5- Alas! I'knew not what I did! 673 c. ~M. But now my tears are vain: oH OW'"i""' EL''e~.. Where shall my trembling soul be hid? I OW sad our state by nature is For I the Lord have slain! Our sin, how deep it stains! And Satan binds our captive minds 6 A second look he gave, which said, Fast in his slavish chains. "I freely all forgive; This blood is for thy ransom paid; 2 But, hark! a voice of sovereign love! I die that thou may'st live." I die that thou may'st live."'Tis Christ's inviting word " Ho! ye despairing sinners, come, 7 Thus, while his death my sin displays And trust upon the Lord." In all its blackest hue, Such is the mystery of grace, 3 To the dear fountain of thy blood, It seals my pardon too. Incarnate God, I fly; NEWTON, Here let me wash my spotted soul From stains of deepest dye. 675 c. M. 4 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, I'OREVER here my rest shall be, On thy kind arms I fall; 1 Close to thy bleeding side; Be thou my strength and righteousness; This all my hope, and all my plea, My Saviour and my all. For me the Saviour died! WATTS. 2 My dying Saviour and my God, 674 Fountain for guilt and sin, Sprinkle me ever with thy blood, II N evil long I took delight, And ceane and eepme ceanI Unawecl by shame or fear, Till a new object struck my sight, 3 Wash me, and make me thus thine own, And stopped my wild career. Wash me, and mine thou art! saw One hanging on a tree, Wash me, but not my feet alone: 2 I saw One hanging on a tree, My handls, my head, my heart? In agonies and blood, C. WESLEY, Who fixed his languid eyes on me, As near his cross I stood. 676 c. P.M. 3 Sure never till my latest breath I O THOU that hear'st the prayer Can I forget that look: of faith, It seemed to charge me with his death, Wilt thou not save a soul from death, Though not a word he spoke That casts itself on thee: 14 210 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. I have no refuge of my own, 3 Nothing is worth a thought beneath, But fly to what my God hath done, But how I' may escape the death And suffered once for me. That never, never dies! How make mine own election sure 2 Slain in the guilty sinner's stead, And when I fail on earth, secure His spotless righteousness I plead, And when I fail on earth, secure A mansion in the skies. And his availing blood; c. WESLEY. That righteousness my robe shall be,' That merit shall atone for me, 678 c. P. M. And bring me near to God. I THE mind was formed, to mount 3 Then save me from eternal death, sublime The spirit of adoption breathe, Beyond the narrow bounds of time, His consolations send; To everlasting things; By him some word of life impart, But earthly vapors dim her sight, And sweetly whisper to my heart- And hang, with cold oppressive weight, "Thy Maker is thy Friend." Upon her drooping wings. 4 The king of terrors then would be 2 Bright scenes of bliss, unclouded skies A welcome messenger to me, Invite my soul';-oh! could I rise, To bid me come away: Nor leave a thought below, Unclogged by earth, or earthly things, I'd bid farewell to anxious care, I'd mount, I'd fly, with eager wings, And- say to every tempting snare,To everlasting day. Heaven calls and I must go! TOPLADY. STEELE. 677 c. P. M. 679 s. M. I T Oroom for mirth or trifling here, I I S this the kind return? Are these the thanks we owe? For worldly hope, or worldly fear,'Thus to abuse eternal love,'If life so soon is gon\e: rWhence all our blessings flow. If life so soon is gone: If now the Judge is at the door, 2 rPt what a stubborn frame And all mankind must stand before Has sin reduced our mind! The inexorable throne! What strange, rebellious wretches we, 2 No matter which my thoughts employ, And God as strangely kind! A moment's misery or joy; 3 Turn, turn us, mighty God, But oh! when both shall end, And mould our souls afresh; Where shall I find my destined place? Break, sovereign grace, these hearts of Shall I my everlasting days stone, With fiends or angels spend? And give us hearts of flesh. PEINITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 211 4 Let past ingratitude 3 He wept that we might weep; Provoke our weeping eyes, Each sin demands a tear: And hourly, as new mercies fall, In heaven alone no sin is found, Let hourly thanks arise. And there's no weeping there. WATTS. BEDDOME. 680 7s. 682 S. I [ AM coming to the cross; I am poor, and weak, and blind; AND can I yet delay I am counting all but dross; My little all togive?I shall thy salvation find. To tear my soul from earth away, And Jesus to receive? 2 Long my heart has. sighed for thee; Long has evil reigned within; 2 Nay, but I yield, I yield! Jesus sweetly speaks to me, I can hold out no more: I will cleanse you from all sin. I sink, by dying love compelled, And own thee Conqueror. 3 Here. I give my all to thee- Friends, and time, and earthly store; 3 Though late, I all forsake; Soul and body thine to be- My friends, my all, resign; Wholly thine-forevermore. Gracious Redeemer, take, oh, take, And seal me ever thine. 4 In the promises I trust; And seal me ever tine. Now I feel the blood applied 4 Come, and possess me whole, I aim prostrate in the dust; Nor hence again remove: I with Christ am crucified. Settle and fix my wavering soul Chorus. With all thy weight of love. C. WESLEY. I am trusting, Lord, in thee, Dear Lamb of Calv ary; 683 S. M. Humbly at the cross I bow; I NTO thine altar, Lord, Save me, Jesus, save me now. A broken heart I bring; W. wMIcDONALD. And wilt thou graciously accept 68 I s. M. Of such a worthless thing? I J\ID Christ o'er sinners weep, 2 To Christ, the bleeding Lamb, And shall our cheeks be dry? My faith directs her eyes; Let floods of penitential grief Thou may'st reject that worthless thing, Burst forth from every eye. But not his sacrifice. 2 Tie Son of God in tears 3 When he gave up his life, The wondering angels see; The law was satisfied; Be thou astonished, O my soul; And now to its most rigorous claims He shed those tears for thee. I I answer, "Jesus died." 212 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 684 Just and holy is thy name; S. M. I am all unrighteousness: I \ID Jesus weep for me? False and full of sin I am; D DAnd sigh o'er sinners here? Thou art full of truth and grace. My soul that weeping Saviour see, 4 Plenteous grace with thee is found, And shed thyself a tear. Grace to cover all my sin; 2 Did Jesus pray for me? Let the healing streams abound, For such a wand'rer care? Make and keep me pure within: My heart subdued and broken be, Thou of life the fountain art, And drawn to him in prayer. Freely let me take of thee; Did Jesus die for nie? Spring thou up kvithin my heart; 3. Rise to all eternity. Oh, depth of love divine! Rise c. WESLEY. I die to sin-I'll live to thee; O Saviour, make me thine! 686 8s, 7s & 3s. S. D. PHELPS. I lORD, I hear of show'rs of blessing, 685 7s. D. Thou art scatt'ring, full and I * ESUS, lover of my soul, freeJ Let me to thy bosom fly, Show'rs, the thirsty land refreshing; While the billows near me roll, Let some droppings fall on me,While the tempest still is high; Even me, even me, Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Let some droppings fall on me. Till the storm of life is past; 2 Pass me not, O God, our Father! Safe into the haven guide, Sinful though my heart may be; Oh, receive my soul at last. Thou might'st leave me, but the rather 2 Other refuge have I nones Let thy mercy light on me IHangs my helpless soul on thee: Even me. Leave, ah! leave me not alone, 3 Pass me not, 0gracious Saviour! Still support and comfort me: Let me live and cling to thee; All my trust on thee is stayed, For-I'm longing for thy favor; All my help from thee I bring; Whilst thou art calling, oh! call meCover my defenceless head Even me. With the shadow of thy wing. 4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit! 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want, Thou canst make the blind to see; More than all in thee I find: Witnesser of Jesus' merit! Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Speak some word of power to meHeal the sick, and lead the blind: Even me. PEVNITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 213 5 Have I long in sin been sleeping- I Bending from thy throne on high, Long been slighting, grieving thee? Hear thy people while they cry! Has the world my heart been keeping? 2 By thy birth and early years,. Oh! forgive, and rescue me! By thy human griefs and fears, Even me. By thy fasting and distress 6 Love of God-so pure and changeless; In the lonely wilderness: Blood of Christ-so rich, so free; By thy victory in the hour Grace of God-so strong and boundless, Of the subtle tempter's power; Magnify it all in me!- Jesus, look with pitying eye; Even me. Hear thy people while they cry. 687 C.M. 3 By thine hour of dark despair, I F ATHER, I stretch my hands to By thine agony of prayer, thee; By thy purple robe of scorn, No other help I know; By thy wounds-thy crown of thorn; If thou withdraw thyself from me, By thy cross-thy pangs and cries; Ah, whither shall I go? By thy perfect sacrifice; 2 What did thine only Son endure Jesus, look with pitying eye; Before I drew my breath! Hear thy people while they cry. What pain, what labor, to secure 689 My soul from endless death! P.M I J ESUS, I come —I come to-night; 3 Author of faith, to thee I lift M Restore to me my blinded sight; My wveary, longing eyes; And in my soul, " let there be light!" Oh, may I now receive that gift; Jesus, to thee I come! My soul, without it, dies. CGhorus. c. WESLEY. 2 Jesus, I come-I cannot stay I do believe, I now believe From thee another precious day; That Jesus died for me; I would thy word this night obey — And through his blood, his precious Jesus, to thee I come! blood, 3 Jesus, I come-" just as IPam," I shall from sin be free. To thee, the holy, spotless Lamb; 688 Thou wilt receive me as I am688 7s. D. Jesus, to thee I come! SAVIOUR, when in dust, to thee Low we bow th' adoring knee; 7s. 6 lines. When, repentant, to the skies I ITY, Lord, the child of clay, Scarce we lift our streaming eyes: Who can only weep and pray, Oh! by all thy pain and woe, Only on thy love depend, Suffered once for man below, Thou who art the sinner's Friend, 214 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TIOV. Thou, the sinner's only plea, 692 7s. 6 lines. Jesus, Saviour, pity me! 69 I D OCK of Ages, cleft for me, 2 From thy flock a straying lamb, Ji Let me hide myself in thee; Tender Shepherd, though I am, Let the water and the blood, Now upon the mountain cold, From thy riven side which flowed, Lost, I long to gain the fold, Be of sin the double cure; And within thine arms to be; Cleanse me from its guilt and power. Jesus, Saviour, pity me! 2 Not the labors of my hands 3 Oh, where stillest streams are poured, Can fulfill thy laws' demands; In green pastures, lead me, Lord! Could my zeal no respite know, Bring me back,. where angels sound Could my tears forever flow, Joy to the poor wanderer found; All for sin could not atone; Evermore my Shepherd be; Thou must save, and thou alone. Jesus, Saviour, pity me! 3 Nothing in my hand I bring; Simply to the cross I cling; r6 Naked, come to thee for dress; 991 7s. 6 lines. H-elpless, look to thee for grace; I JH JEART of stone, relent, relent! Foul, I to the Fountain fly; Break, by Jesus' cross subdued! Wash me, Saviour, or I die! See his body mangled, rent, 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, CovereA1 with a gore of blood; When my eyelids clcse in death, Sinful soul, what hast thou done? When I soar to worlds unknown, Crucified the Incarnate Son! See thee on the judgment-throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 2 Yes, thy sins have done the deed, Let me hide myself in thee. Driven the nails that fixed him there, TOPLADY. Crowned with thorns his sacred head, Pierced him with the cruel spear, 693 7s. 6 lines. Made his soul a sacrifice, I W EEPING soul, no longer While for sinful man he dies! V mourn; Jesus all thy griefs hath borne; 3 Wilt thou let him bleed in vain? View him bleeding on the tree, View him bleeding on the tree, Still to death thy Lord pursue? Pouring out his life for thee; Open all his wounds again, There thy every sin he bore, And wthe shameful cross renew? Weeping soul, lament no more. No; with all my sins I'll part; Break, oh break, my bleeding heart! 2 All thy crimes on him were laid; C. WESLEY. See upon his blameless head PENITENCE AND CONSECRATION. 215 Wrath its utmost vengeance pours, 5 God of mercy! God of grace! Due to my offence and yours; Hear our sad, repentant songs; Weary sinner, keep thine eyes Oh, restore thy suppliant race, On the atoning sacrifice. Thou to whom all praise belongs!, J. TAYLOX. 3 Cast thy guilty soul on him, 6 T Find him mighty. to redeem; 95 7s. At his feet thy burden lay, I DOES the Gospel wdrd proclaim Look thy doubts and fears away; Rest for those that weary be? Now by faith the Son embrace, Then, my soul, put in thy claimPlead his promise, trust his grace. Sure that promise speaks to thee! 4 Lord, thy arm must be revealed 2 Marks of grace I cannot show, Ere I can by faith be healed; All polluted is my best; Since I scarce can look to thee, But I weary am, I know, Cast a gracious eye on me; And the weary long for rest. At thy feet myself I lay, 3 Burdened with a load of sin, Slhne, oh, shine my sins away. Harassed with tormenting doubt, TOPLADY.. Hourly conflicts from within, 694 7s. Hourly crosses from without;( OD of mercy! (Mod of love! 4 All my little strength is gone, \3 Hear our sad, repentant Sink I must without supply; song; Sure upon the earth is none Sorrowdwells on every face, Can more weary be than I. Penitence on every tongue. 5 In the ark the weary dove 2 Deep regret for follies past, Found a welcome resting-place; Talen.s wasted, time misspent; Thus my spirit longs to prove Hearts debased by worldly cares, Rest in Christ, the Ark of grace. 7hankless for the blessings.lent; 6 Tempest-tossed I long have been, 3 Fclish fears and fond desires, And the flood increases fast; Vain regrets for things as vain; Open, Lord, and take me in, Lps too seldom taught to praise, Till the storm be overpast! Oft to murmur and complain; NEWTON. 4 hese, and every secret fault, 6967s. Filled with grief and shame we I ENTLY, gently, lay the rod own; On my sinful head, O God! Tumbled at thy feet we lie, Stay thy wrath, in mercy stay, Seeking pardon from thy-throne. Lest I sink beneath its sway. 216'PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TIbO. 2 Heal me, for my flesh is weak; If thy mercies now are stirred, Heal me, for thy grace I seek; If now I do myself bemoan, This my only plea I make,- Turn, and look upon me, Lord! Heal me for thy mercy's sake. And break my heart of stone. C. WESLEY 3 Who, within the silent grave, Shall proclaim thy power to save? 698 7s, s&8s. Lord, my sinking soul reprieve; I AIN, delusive world, adieu, Speak, and I shall rise and live. With all of creature good! 4 Lo! he comes-he heeds my plea; Only Jesus I pursue, Lo! he comes-the shadows flee; Who bought me with his blood: Glory round me dawns once more; All thy pleasures I forego; Rise, my spirit! and adore. 1 trample on thy wealth and pride; LYTE. Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified. 2 Other knowledge I disdain; 697 7s, 6s & 8s.'Tis all but vanity: I ESUS, let thy pitying eye Christ, the Lamb of God, was shin,J Call back a wandering sheep; He tasted ceatl for me. False to thee, like Peter, I Me to save from endless woe Would fain like Peter weep! The sin-atoning Victim died: Turn, and look upon me, Lord! Only Jesus will I know, And break my heart of stone, And Jesus crucified. Let me be by grace restored, 3 Him to know is life and peae, On me be all long-suffering shown. And pleasure without end; This is all nmy-happiness, 2 Saviour, Prince, enthroned above, On Jesus to depend; Repentance to impart, Daily in his grace to grow, Give me, through thy dying love, And ever in his faith abide; The humble, contrite heart: Only Jesus will I know, Give what I have long implored, And Jesus crucified. A portion of thy grief unknown; C. WSLAYi Turn, and look upon me, Lord! And break my heart of stone. 699 8s &7s. 3 For thine own compassion's sake, I ORD, I know thy grace is nighme, The gracious wonder show-; Though thyself I cannot see; Cast my sins behind thy back, Jesus, Master, pass not by me; And wash me white as snow: Son 6f David, pity me. PENITENCE AND CONSECRATION. 217 2 While I sit in weary blindness, 5 There for me the Saviour stands, Longing for the blessed light, Shows his wounds, and spreads his Many taste thy loving-kindness; hands; "Lord, I would receive my sight." God is love I I know, I feel; Jesus weeps, and loves me still. 3 I would see thee and adore thee,weeps, and loves me still. And thy word the power can give; Chorus. Hear the sightless soul implore thee; Let me see thy face and live. God is love I know, I feel Jesus weeps, and loves me still; 4 Ah! what touch is this that thrills me?> Jesus weeps, and lovres What this burst of strange delight? me still. Lo, the rapturous vision fills me! This is Jesus! this is sight! 5 Room, ye saints that throng behind 701 P. M. him! OTHING but leaves! the spirit Let me follow in the way; grieves I will teach the blind to find him Over a wasted life; Who can turn their night to day. O'er sins indulged while conscience slept, 700 7s. O'er vows and promises unkept, 700 7s. And reap from years of strifeI DEPTH of mercy! can there be Nothing but leaves. L Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God his wrath forbear? 2 Nothing but leaves! no gathered Me, the chief of sinners, spare? sheaves Of life's fair ripening grain; 2 I have long withstood his grace; We sow our seeds, lo! tares and Long provoked him to his face; weeds, Would not hearken to lhis calls; VWords, idle words for earnest deeds, Grieved him by a thousand falls. We reap with toil and pain3 Now incline.me to repent; Nothing but leaves. Let me now my sins lament; 3 Nothing but kaves! sad memory Now my foul revolt deplore,weaves Weep, believe, and sin no- more. No veil to hide the past; 4 Kindled his relentings are; And as we trace our weary way, Me he now delights to spare; Counting each lost and misspent day, Cries, "How shall I give thee up?" Sadly we find at lastLets the lifted thunder drop. J Nothing but leaves. 218 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TI ON. 4. Ah! who shall thus the Master meet, Bearing but withered leaves? 703 C. P. M. Ah! who shall at the Saviour's feet, I WAKED by Sinai's awful sound, Before the awful judgment-seat, A My soul in bonds of guilt I Lay down, for golden sheaves, found, Nothing but leaves? And knew not where to go; One solemn truth increased my pain, 702 The sinner "must be born again," 7 lOs. Or sink to endless woe. 2 I heard the law its thunders roll, kJ soul),. lWhile guilt lay heavy on my soulHe'll ease thee of thy burden, make A vast oppressive load; thee whole; All creature-aid I saw was vain; Look up to him, he only can forgive, b The sinner "'must be. born again," Believe on him, and thou shalt surely Or drink the wrath of God. live. 3 The saints I heard with rapture tell2 Go, and tell Jesus, when your sins arise How Jesus conquered death and hell'Like mountains of deep guilt before To bring salvation near; your eyes: Yet still I found this truth remain — His blood was spilt, his precious life The sinner " must be born again," he gave, Or sink in deep despair. That mercy, peace and pardon you might have. 4 But while I thus in anguish lay, The bleeding Saviour passed that way, 3 Go, and tell Jesus, he'll dispel thy fears, My bondage to remove; Will calm thy doubts, and wipe away The sinner, once by justice slain, thy tears; Now by his grace is born again, He'll take thee in his arm, and on his And sings redeeming love. breast OCKUM. Thou may'st be happy, and forever 704 c. P. M. rest.P.M. I LJORD, thou hast won-at length I yield, Go, and tell Jesus, he only can forgive; My heart, by mighty grace compelled, Go, and tell Jesus, oh, turn to him and Surrenders all.to thee: live. Against thy terrors long I strove, Go, and tell Jesus; go, and tell Jesus; But who can stand against thy love?Go, and tell Jesus, he only can forgive. Love conquers even me. PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 219 2 Yes, since thou hast thy love revealed, 3 Man may trouble and distress me, And shown my soul a pardon sealed,'Twill but drive me to thy breast, I can resist no more; Life with trials hard may press me, Couldst thou for such a sinner bleed? Heaven willibring me sweeter rest! Canst thou for such a rebel plead? Oh!'tis not in grief to harm me, I wonder and adore! While thy love is left to me; 01h!'twere not in joy to charm me, 3 If thou hadst bid thy thunders roll, Were that joy unmixed with thee. And lightnings flash to blast my soul, I still had stubborn been; 4 Go then, earthly fame and treasure! But mercy has my heart subdued, Come disaster, scorn, and pain! A bleeding Saviour I have viewed, In thy service pain is pleasure, And now, I hate my sin. With thy favor, loss is gain. I have called thee, Abba, Father! 4 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone- I have stayed my heart on thee! - Come, take possession of thine own, Storms may howl, and clouds may For thou hast set me free; gather, Released from Satan's hard command, All must work for good to me. See all my powers in waiting stand, To be employed by thee. 5 Soul, then know thy full salvation, NEWTON. Rise o'er sin, and fear, and care; Joy to find in every station 705 8s & 7s. Something still to do or bear. -ESUS, I my cross have taken, Think what Spirit dwells within thee; All to leave, and follow thee; Think what Father's smiles are Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, thine; Thou, from hence, my all shalt be! Think that Jesus died to win thee; Perish, every fond ambition, Child of heaven, canst thou repine? All I've sought, or hoped, or known,'6.'. 6 Haste thee on from grace to glory, Yet hArmed by faith, and winged by God and heaven are still my own! Armed by faith, and winged by prayer! 2 Let the world despise and leave me, Heaven's eternal day's before thee; They have left my Saviour, too; God's own, hand shall guide thee Human hearts and looks deceive me- there: Thou art not, like them, untrue; Soon shall close thy earthly mission) Oh! while thou dost smile upon me, Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days, God of wisdom, love, and might, Hope shall change to glad fruition, Foes may hate, and friends disown me, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. Show thy face, and all is bright.; LYTE. '220 PENITENCE AND CONVSECRA TION. 706 L.M. 708 L. M. I J SEND the joys of earth away; I J ESUS, my all, to heaven is goneAway'! ye tempters of the mind, J He, whom I fix my hopes upon; False as the smooth, deceitful sea, His track I see, and I'll pursue And empty as the whistling wind! The narrow way, till him I view. 2 Your streams were floating me along, 2 The way the holy prophets went,Down to the gulf of black despair; The road that leads from banishment, And while I listened to your song, The King's highway of holiness, Your streams had e'en conveyed I'll go, for all his paths are peace. me there. 3 me thLord!aerethy. matclessgra 3 This is the way I long had sought, 3 Lord! I adore thy matchless grace, And mourned because I found it not; Which warned me of that dark My grief, my burden, long have been abyss, Because I could not cease fri-om sin. Which drew me from those treach4 The more I strove against their power, I sinned and stumbled but the more; And bade me seek superior bliss. Till late I heard my Saviour say, 4 Now to the shining realms above "Come hither, soul, for I'm the Way!" I stretch my hands and glance my ~~eyes; ~5 Lo! glad I come, and thou, blest eyes; Oh for the pinions of a dove, Lamb, To bear me to the upper skies! Shalt take me to thee, as I am: WATTS. Nothing but sin I thee can give; 70~7 L. M. Nothing but love shall I receive. i'N 0 more, my God, I boast no 6 I'll tell to all poor sinners round N1 more What a dear Saviour I have found; Of all the duties I have done; I'll point to thy redeeming blood, I quit the hopes I held before, And say, " Behold the way to God!" CENNICK. To trust the merits of thy Son. 2 Now, for the love I bear his name, 709 7s & 6s. What was my gain I count my loss; I (OH, who'll stand up for Jesus, My former pride I call my shame, The lowly Nazarene? And nail my glory to his cross. And raise the blood-stained banner, Amid the hosts of sin? 3 Yes, and I must and will esteem All things but loss for Jesus' sake; 2 Oh, who will follow Jesus, Oh, may my soul be found in him, Amid reproach and shame. And of his righteousness partake. VWhere others shrink and falter, WATTS. Who'll glory in his name? PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 2213 My all to Christ I've given, 2 Whate'er pursuits my time employ, My talents, time, and voice, One thought shall fill my soul with Myself, my reputation, joy; The lone way is my choice. That silent, secret thought shall be, 4 O Jesus, precious Saviour, I That all my hopes are fixed on thee. My all-sufficient Friend! 3 ienouncing every worldly thing, Come, fold me to thy bosom, And safe beneath thy spreading wing, E'en to the journey's end. My sweetest thought henceforth shall HARTSOUGH. Chorus. be, The Cross for Christ I'll cherish, That all I want I find in thee. Its crucifixion bear;. F. OBERLIN. All hail.! reproach or sorrow, If Jesus leads me there. 712 L. M. 710 7s & 6s. I JESUS! and shall it ever be, ASHAMED to be a Christian, J A mortal man ashamed of thee! 1i- Afraid the world should know Ashamed of thee, whom angels I'm on the way to Zion, praise, Where joys eternal flow! Whose glories shine through endless Forbid it, blessed Saviour, days! That I should ever be 2 Asham'd of Jesus!.sooner far Afraid the cross to cherish, Let evening blush to own a star: Or blush to follow thee. He sheds the beams of light divine 2 Ashamed to be a Christian, O'er this benighted soul of mine. To love my God and King! 3 Asham'd of Jesus!-just as soon The fire of zeal is burning, Let midnight be asham'd of noon: My soul is on the wing.'Tis midnight with my soul, till he, I want a faith made perfect, Bright morning Star, bid darkness flee. That all the world may see, I stand a living witness, 4 Asham'd of Jesus!-that dear Friend Of mercy, rich and free. On whom my hopes of heav'n depend? No! when I blush, be this my shame, 71 1 7s & 6Es. That I no more revere his name. I O LORD, thy heavenly grace impart, 5 Asham'd of Jesus!-yes, I may, And fix my frail, inconstant heart; When I've no guilt to wash away; Henceforth my chief desire shall be, No tear to wipe; no good to crave; To dedicate myself to thee. No fear to quell-no soul to save. '222 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 6 Till then-nor is my boasting vain- 13 All over glorious is my Lord, Till then I boast a Saviour slain! He is beloved and yet adored; And oh, may this my glory be, His worth, if all the nations knew, That Christ is not asham'd of me! Sure, the whole earth would love him GREGG. too. WATTS. 71I3 L.M.' i AIL, sov'reign love, that form'd 7I5 L.M. II sa e the plan To save rebellious, ruin'd man,, happy day that fixed my choice i Otl, happthe y that fixed my choice Hail, matchless, free, eternal grace, On thee, my Saviour and my That gave my soul a hiding-place. God! bWell may this glowing heart rejoice, 2 Against the God that rules the sky And tell its raptures all abroad. I fought, with weapons lifted high; I madly ran the sinful race, 2 Oh, happy bond, that seals my vows Regardless of a hiding-place. To him who merits all my love! 3 Yet when God's justice rose in view, Let cheerful anthems fill his house, Wh ile to that sacred shrine I To Sinai's burning mount I flew; While to that sacred shrine I Keen were the pangs of my distress,- move. The mountain was no hiding-place. 3'Tis done; the great transaction's 4 But a celestial voice I heard, done; A bleeding Saviour then appear'd, I am my Lord's, and he is mine; Led by the Spirit of his grace,- He drew me, and I followed on, I found in him a hiding-place. Charmed to confess the voice divine. BREWER. 4 Now rest, my long-divided heart! 7 14 L. M. Fixed on this blissful centre, rest; I T HE wondering world inquires to Hlere have I found a nobler part, know, Here heavenly pleasures fill my Why I should love my Jesus so: breast. DODDRIDGE. "What are his charms," say they, Chorus. "above Happy day, happy day, The objects of a mortal love?" When Jesus wash'd my sins away! 2'All human beauties, all divine, He taught me how to watch and In my belov6d meet and shine, pray, The fairest of ten thousand fairs, And live rejoicing every day. A sun amongst ten thousand staks. PENITENCE AND CONSECRATION. 223 7 16 J. M. oyful I'll cast my golden crown,. M. And his dear name repeat.'I 7E valiant soldiers of the cross, v Ye happy,.praying bSand, 5 And palms shall wave, and harps shall Ye happy, praying band,rin Thoiugh in this world ye suffer loss, rn You'll reach fair Canaan's land. Beneath heaven's arches high; The Lord that lives, the ransomed sing, 2 All earthly pleasures we'll forsake, That lives, no more to die. When heaven appears in view, 6 Oh, precious cross! oh, glorious In Jesus' strength we'll undertake crown! To fight our passage through. Oh, resurrection day 3 Oh, what a glorious shout there'll be, Ye angels, from the stars flash down, When we arrive at home! And bear my soul away. ALLEN. Our friends and Jesus we shall see, And God shall say "Well done." 7 18. M. r. HE Saviour, by whose name I'm Chorus. T called, Let us never mind the scoffs nor the Will grant me strength within frowns of the world, To own his name before the world, For we all have the cross to bear; It will only make the crown the brighter the fight with sin. to shine, 2 So Will I sing, oh blessed be When we have the crown to wear. The Lord who is my Strength! The weakest child who calls on thee, 717 C. M. Shall overcome at length. I UST Jesus bear the cross alone, 3 The swift may stumble in the race, And all the world go free? The strong in battle fail; No, there's a cross for every one, But they who ever seek thy face, And there's a cross for me. Shall in thy might prevail. 2 The consecrated cross I'll bear, I 4 And oh, when on each brow shall shine Till death shall set me free; Thy gift, a fadeless crown, And then go home my crown to wear, What joy to own the glory thine, For there's a crown for me. And lowly cast it down. 3 How happy are the saints above, 719 IC. M. Who once went sorrowing here! i Y God, accept my heat this But now they taste unmingled love, day, And joy without a tear..And make it always thine; And make it always thine; 4 Upon the crystal pavement, down That I from thee no more may stray, At Jesus' pierced feet, No more from thee decline. .224 PENITENCE AND CONSE. CRA TION. 2 Before the cross of him who died, 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, Behold, I prostrate fall; And all thy armies shine Let every sin be crucified, In robes of victory through the skies, Let Christ be all in all. The glory shall be thine. WATTS. 3 May the dear blood, once shed for 72 I C. M. me, I~1T WITNESS, ye men and angels My blest atonement prove; now That I, from first to last, may be, Before the Lord we speak; The purchase of thy love. To him we make our solemn vow, 4 Let every thought and work and A vow we dare not break: word 2 That, long as life itself shall last, To thee be ever given; Ourselves to Christ we yield; Then life shall be thy service, Lord, Nor from this cause will we depart, And death the gate of heaven! LYRA CATH. LYRA cATH. Or ever quit the field. 3 We Trust not in our native strength, 720 ~ c. M. But on his grace rely, A A M I a soldier of the cross, That, with returning wants, the Lord A follower of the Lamb? Will all our need supply. And shall I fear to own his cause, 4 Oh, guide our doubtful feet aright, Or blush to speak his name? And keep us in thy ways; 2 Must I be carried to the skies And while we turn our vows to prayers, On flowery beds of ease, Turn thou our prayers to praise. While others fought to win the prize, BEDdOMU. And sailed through bloody seas? 722 c. M. 3 Are there no foes for me to face? I'M not ashamed to own my Lord, Must I not stem the flood'? Or to defend his cause; Is this vile world a friend to grace, Maintain the honor of his word, To help me on to God? The glory of his cross. 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reigns, 2 Jesus, my God!-I know his nameIncrease my courage, Lord: His name is all my trust; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Nor will he put my soul to shame, Supported by thy word. Nor let my hope be lost. 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war 3 Firm as'his throne, his promise stands, Shall conquer, though they die; And he can well secure They see the triumph from afar, What I've committed to his hands, And seize it with their eye. Till the decisive hour. PEVNITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 225 4 Then will he own my worthless name, 724 S. M. D. Before his Father's face, And in the new Jerusalem I WAS a foe to God, Appoint my soul a place. WATS. I fought in Satan's host, I trifled all his grace away, 723 S. M. D. Alas'! my soul was lost: i J WAS a wandering sheep, Yet God forgets my sin; I did not love the fold, His heart, with pity moved, I did not love my Shepherd's voice, He gives me, Son of God, to thee; I would not be controlled: Lo, thus our God hath loved! I was a wayward child, 2 Once, blind with sin and self, I did not love my home,, Along the treacheroUts way I did not love my Father's voicei That ends in ruin at the last, I loved afar to roam. I hastened far astray: 2 The Shepherd sought his sheep, Then God sent down his Son; The Father sought his child; For with a love most deep, He followed me o'er vale and hill, Most undeserved, his heart still yearned O'er deserts waste and wild: O'er me, poor wandering sheep! He found me nigh to death, Famished, and faint, and lone; 3 God with his life of love Famished, and faint, and lone; To me was far and strange; He bound me with the bands of love, To me was far and strange; He saved the wtanderingd one. lv My heart clung Qnly to the world Of sight, and sense, and change: 3 Jesus my Shepherd is; In thee, Immanuel,'Twas he that loved my soul, Are God and man made one;'Twas he that washed me in his blood, In thee my heart hath peace with God,'Twas he that made me whole: And union in the Son.'Twas he that sought the lost, Tliat found the wandering sheep;'Twas he that brought me to the fold, 725 8s & 7s8'Tis he that still doth lkeep. ERCY, thou Son of David!" 4 No more a wandering sheep, Thus blind Bartimeus prayed; I: love to be controlled, "Others by thy word are saved, I love my tender Shepherd's voice, Now to me afford thine aid." I love the peaceful fold:.No more a wayward child, z Many for his crying chid him, I seek no more to roam; But he called the louder still; I love my heavenly Father's voice, Till the gracious Saviour bade him, I love, I love his home! BONAR. (" Come, and ask me what you will." 15. 226 PENITENCE AND CONSECRA TION. 3 Money was not what he wanted, Now to you my spirit turns, Though by begging used to live; Turns, a fugitive unblest; But he ask'd, and Jesus granted Brethren, where your altar burns, Alms which none but he could give. Oh receive me into rest! 4 "Lord, remove this grievous blindness, 2 Lonely I no longer roam, Let niy eyes behold the day!" Like the cloud, the wind, the wave; Straight he saw, and won by kindness, Where you dwell shall be my home, Follow'd Jesus in the way. VWhere you die shall be my grave; 5 Now, methinks I hear him praising, Mine the God whom you adore, Publishing to all around: Your Redeemer shall be mine "Friends, is not my case amazing? Earth can fill my, heart no more, What a Satiour I have found! Every idol I resign. 6 "Oh, that all the blind but knew him, 3 Tell me not of gain or loss, And would be advised by me! And would be advised by me! Ease, enjoyment, pomp, and power; Surely they would hasten to him, Welcome poverty and cross, He would cause them all to see." NEWTON. Shame, reproach, affliction's hour: 726 "Follow me!"-I know the voice; 8s, 7s & 4s. Jesus, Lord, thy steps I see; AI WELCOME, welcome, dear Re- Now I take thy yoke by choice, deemer, Light thy burden now to me. Welcome to this heart of mine; MONTGOMERY. Lord, I make a full surrender, Every power and thought be thine; 728 7s. D. Thine entirely, Through eternal ages, thine. z ARK! my soul! it is the Lord; t to'Tis thy Saviour-hear his 2 Known to all to be thy mansion, word Earth and hell will disappear; Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee Or in vain attempt possession, When they find the Lord is near " Say, pool sinner, lovest thou me? I delivered thee when bound, And when bleeding, healed thy wound: Shout, ye saints, the Lord is here i Sought thee wandering, set thee right, Turned thy darkness into light. 727 7s. D. I D EOPLE of the living God, 2 "Can a woman's tender care I have sought the world around, Cease toward the child she bare? Paths of sin and sorrow trod, Yes, she may forgetful be, Peace and comfort nowhere found. Yet will I remember thee. BA P TISM. 227 Mine is an unchanging love, Partner of my throne shalt be! Higher than the heights above; Say, poor sinner! lovest thou me?" Deeper than the depths beneath- Lord! it is my chief complaint, Free and faithful-strong as death. That my love is weak and faint; "Thou shalt see my glory soon, Yet I love thee, and adore;Oh! for grace to love thee more. When the work of grace is done;, COWPER. THE CHURCH. 729 11 4 Till crowned with thy glory, and wav1 ls. ing the palm, I O.THOU who in Jordan didst bow Our garments all white from the blood thy meek head, of the Lamb, And whelmed in outr sorrow, didst sink We join the bright millions of saints to the dead, gone before, Then rose from the darkness to glory And bless thee, and wonder, and praise above, evermore. GEO. W. BETHUNE. And claimed for thy chiSen the kingdom of love. 730 7s & Os. 2 Thy footsteps we follow, to bow in the i AROUND thy- grave, Lord Jesus, tide, Thine empty grave we stand, And are buried with thee in the death With hearts all full of praises,. thou hast died, To keep thy blest command. Then wake with thy likeness to walk By faith our souls rejoicing, in the way To trace thy path of love, That brightens and brightens to Thro' death's dark, angry billows, shadowless day. Up to the Throne above. 3 0 Jesus, our Saviour, O Jesus, our 2 Lord Jesus, we remember Lord! The travail of thy soul, By the life of thy passion, the grace of When, in thy love's deep pity, thy word, The waves did o'er thee roll. Accept us, redeem us, dwell ever Baptized in death's cold waters, within, For us thy blood was shed; To keep, by thy Spirit, our spirits from For us the Lord of Glory sin. Was numbered with the dead. 228 THE CHURCH. 3 0 Lord,kthou now art risen, By the Father's voice of love, Thy travail all is o'er, By the heaven-descending Dove; For sin thou once hast suffered, Saviour, Pattern, Guide for me, Thou liv'st to die no more; I, like him, baptized would be. Sin, death and hell are vanquished 2 In the Garden, o'er his soul.By thee, thy church's Head; Sorrow's whelming waves did roll; And lo! we share thy triumph, a Ah T on Calvary's cruel tree, Thou First Born from the dead! y J. G. DECK. Jesus bowed in death for me. I with him am crucified: 73' II]. M. All my hope is- he hath died: At his feet my place I take, I D ESCEND, celestial Dove, Bear the cross for-his dear sake. And make thy presence known; Reveal our Saviour's love, 3 In the new-made tomb he lay, And seal us for thine own: Taking all its dread away; Unblest by thee, our works are vain; Burst he through its rock-bound Nor can we e'er acceptance gain. door, Glorious now, and evermore. 2 When our incarnate God, I with Christ would buried be The sovereign Prince of light, In this rite required of meIn Jordan's swelling flood Rising from the mystic flood, Received the holy rite, Livino hence anew to God. In open view thy form came down, S. D. PHELPS. And, dove-like, flew the King to crown. 3 Continue still to shine, 733 8s, 7s & 4s. And fill us with thy fire: I HOU hast said, exalted Jesus, This ordinance is thine; "Take thy cross, and -follow Do thou our souls inspire: me;" Thou wilt attend on all thy sons:- Shall the word with terror seize us? "Till time shall end," thy promise runs. Shall we from the burden flee? FELLOWS. Lord, I'll take it, And, rejoicing, follow thee. 7 32 7s. D. 2 While this liquid tomb surveying, i CHRIST, who came my soul to Emblem of my Saviour's grave, save, Shall I shun its brink, betraying Entered Jordan's yielding wave, Feelings Wvorthy of a slave? Rose from out the crystal flood, No! I'll enter: Owned and sealed the Son of God, Jesus entered Jordan's wave. BA P TISM. 229 3 Sweet the sign that thus reminds me, 3 Fearless of the world's despising, Saviour, of thy love for me; We the ancient path pursue, Sweeter still the love that binds me Buried with our Lord, and rising In its deathless bonds to thee: To a life divinely new. Oh, what pleasure, JOHN FELLOWS. Buried with my Lor;d to be! 735 8s, 7s & 4s. 4 Should it rend some fond connec- i ORD, in humble, sweet submission, tion, Here we meet to follow thee: Should I suffer shame or loss, Trusting in thy great salvation, Yet the fragrant, blest reflection, Which alone can make us free. I have been where Jesus was, 2 Nought have we to claim as merit; Will revive me All the duties we can do When I faint beneath the cross. Can no crown of life inherit: 5 Fellowship with him possessing, All the praise to thee is due. Let me die to all around, 3 Yet we come in Christian duty, So I rise to enjoy the blessing, Down beneath the wave to go; Kept for those in Jesus found, Oh the bliss! the heavenly beauty! When the archangel Christ the Lord was buried so. Wakes the sleepers under ground. ROBERT T. DANIEL. 6 Then, baptized in love and glory, 76 L. M. Lamb of God, thy praise I'll sing; - Loudly, withhe immortal story,dore the Loudly, with.htle immortal story, Who loved our race ere time began All the harps of heaven shall ring: Who veiled his Godhead in our clay, Who veiled his Godhead in our clay, And in an humble manger lay. Sound it loud from every string. JOHN E. GILES. 2 To Jordan's stream the Spirit led, To mark the path his saints should 734 s, 7s & 4s. tread; ESUS, mighty King in Zion, Joyful they trace the sacred way, Thou alone our Guide shall be; To see the place where Jesus lay. Thy commission we rely on; 3 Immersed by John in Jordan's wave, The Saviour left his watery grave; 2 As an emblem of thy passion, Heaven owned the deed, approved And thy victory o'er the grave, the way, We, who know thy great salvation, And blessed the place where Jesus Are baptized beneath the wave. lay. 230 THE CHURCH. 4 Come, all who love his precious name, 3 In thy assembly here we stand, Come, tread his steps and learn of Obedient to thy great command; him: The sacred flood is full in view, Happy beyond expression they, And thy sweet voice invites us through. Who find the place where Jesus lay. BALDWIN. 4 The Word, the Spirit, and the Bride, Must not invite and be denied; 737 L. M. Was not the Lord, who came to save, X OME, Holy Spirit, Dove divine, Interr'd in such a liquid grave? On these baptismal waters shine, 5 Thus we, dear Saviour, own thy name, And teach our hearts, in highest strain, 5 Thus we, dear Saviour, own thy nam Receive us rising from the stream; To praise the Lamb, for sinners slain. Then to thy table let us come, 2 We love thy name, we love thy laws, And dwell in Zion as our home. And joyfully embrace thy cause;, FELLOWS. We love thy cross, the shame, the pain, 739 L. M. O Lamb of God, for sinners slain. I OUR Saviour bowed beneath the 3 We sink beneath thy mystic flood; wave, Oh, bathe us in thy cleansing blood! And meekly sought a watery grave; We die to sin, and seek a grave, Come, see the sacred path he trodWith thee, beneath the yielding wave. A path well-pleasing to our God. 4 And as we rise, with thee to live, 2 His voice we hear, his footsteps trace, Oh, let the Holy Spirit give And hither come to seek his face, The sealing unction from above, To do his-will, to feel his love, The breath of life, the fire of love! And join our songs with those above. JUDSON. 3 Hosanna to the Lamb divine i 738 L. M. I,et endless glories round him shine; I r REAT God, we in thy courts ap- High o'er the heavens forever reign, pear, O Lamb of God, for sinners slain. With humble joy and holy fear, JU. DSON. Thy wise injunctions to obey; Let saints and angels hail the day! - 740 L. M. 2 Great things, O everlasting Son, ( FATHER, Lord of earth and Great things for us thy grace hath heaven, done; O Son incarnate, Christ our King, Constrain'd by thy almighty love, O Spirit for our guidance given, Our willing feet to meet thee move. Hear and accept the vow we brink! BAPTISM. 231 2 Thy gospel now we would obey; 2 How blest the vow we here recQrd! We follow, and thy hand shall guide; How blest the grace we now receive! We seek through Jordan's wave the Buried in baptism with our Lord, way' New lives of holiness to live. That leads thy loved ones to thy sidea 3 How blest the solemn rite that seals Our death'to sin, our guilt for3 With faith upon thy name we come, given;The Spirit's cleansing power confess: How blest the emblem that reveals Bend, Savigur, from thy heavenly God reconciled, and peace with home, heaven. And seal the covenant of thy grace! 4 Thy bright example marks our way 4 Thus through the emblematic grave To thy immersion-wondrous sign The glorious, suffering Saviour trod; We come, Lord, and humbly pray, Thou art our pattern, through the wave That we may be forever thine. We follow thee, blest Son of God. That we may be forever thine.S. F. SMITH. J. W. WILLMARTH.. F SMITH. 74I L. 743 c.M. I LEST Saviour, we thy will obey: I JN all my Lord's appointed ways Not of constraint, but with de- I My journey I'll pursue; My journey I'll pursue'; light, "Hinder me not," ye much-loved Thy servants hither come to-day, saints, To honor thine appointed rite. For I must go with you. 2 Descend, descend, celestial Dove, On these dear followers of the Lord; 2 Through floods and flames, if Jesus Exalted Head of all the church, lead, Thy promised a'id to them afford. I'll follow where he goes; 3 Let faith, assisted now by signs, "Hinder me not," shall be my cry, The wonders of thy love explore; Though earth and hell oppose And, washed in thy redeeming blood, 3 Through duties, and through trials too, Let them depart, and sin no more. I'll go at his command; BEDDOME. BDME Hinder me. not;" for I am bound 742 L M. To my Immanuel's land. OW blest the hour whlen first 4 And, when my Saviour calls me home, we gave Still this my cry shall be,Our guilty souls to thee, God; "Hinder me not," come, welcome, A cheerful sacrifice of love, Bought with the Saviour's precious death blood. I'll gladly go with thee. blood. I. RY.Am~. 232 THE CH UR CH. 744 c. M. 74-6 c.M. i URIED beneath the yielding I DEAR Lord, and will thy pardonI) wave ing love Embrace a wretch so vile? The great Redeemer lies;move, Faith views him in the watery grave, Wilt thou my load of guilt remove, And thence beholds him rise. 2 Hast thou the cross for me endured, 2 Thus do his willing saints, to-day, And all its shame despised? Their ardent zeal express, And shall I be ashamed, 0 Lord, And, in the Lord's appointed way, With thee to be baptized? Fulfill all righteousness. 3 Didst thou the great example lead, 3 With joy we in his footsteps tread, In Jordan's swelling flood? And would his cause maintain,- And shall my pride disdain the deed Like him be numbered with the That's worthy of my God? dead, 4 0 Lord, the ardor of thy love And with him rise and reign. Reproves my cold delays; BEDDOME. And now my willing footsteps move In thy delightful ways. FELLOWS. 745. M.M. I W7HILE in this sacred rite of f~O Jordan's stream the Saviour vthine, goes, We yield our spirits now, To do his Father's will; Shine o'er the waters, Dosve divine, His breast with sacred ardor glows, And seal the cheerful vow. Each precept to fulfill. 2 All glory be to him whose life 2 Behold him buried in the flood, For ours was freely given, The emblem of his grave, Who aids us in the spirit's strife, Who, from the bosom of his God, And makes us meet for heaven. Came down a world to save. 3 To thee we gladly now resign 3 As from the water he ascends, Our life and all our powers; What miracles appear!'Accept us in this rite divine, God, with a voice, his Son commends And bless these hallowed hours. Let. all the nations hear. 4 Hear it, ye Christians, and rejoice; 4 Oh, may we die to earth and sin, Let this your courage raise; Beneath the mystic flood 1 What God approves, be this your And when we rise, may we begin To live anew for God. s. F. SMITH. And glory in his ways. BA P TSM. ~ 233 748 c. M. 750 c. M. I'TIS God the Father we adoie I H OW calmly wakes the hallowed.1 In this baptismal sign; morn!'Tis he whose voice on Jordan's How tranquil earth's repose!shore Meet emblem of the Sabbath morn, Proclaimed the Son divine. When, early, Jesus rose. 2 The Father owned him; let our 2 How fair, along the rippling wave, breath - The radiant light is cast!In answering praise ascend, A symbol of the mystic grave As in the image. of his de~ath Through which the Saviour passed. We own our heavenly Friend. 3 Around this scene of sacred love The peace of heaven is shed: 3 We seek the consecrated grave So came the Spirit, like a dove, Along the path he trod: To rest on Jesus' head. Rcil rst n Jesu heald wave, Receive us in the hallowed wave,' 4 Lord, meet us in this path of thine; Thou holy Son of God. We come thy rite to seal; 4 Let earth and heaven our zeal record, Move o'er the waters, Dove divine, And future witness bear And all thy grace reveal. s. F. SMITH. That we to Zion's mighty Lord Our full allegiance swear. 75 I C. M. SAFFERY. I [EEKLY in Jordan's holy 71/- 1 V 1 stream 7 49 c. M. The great Redeemer bowed; I ( LORD, we in thy footsteps Bright was the glory's sacred beam tread, That hushed the wondering crowd. With joy thy cause maint~ain; 2 Thus God descended to approve Like Jesus numbered with the dead, The deed that Christ had done; Like him we rise and reign. Thus came the emblematic Dove, 2 Down to the hallowed grave we go, And hovered o'er the Son. Obedient to thy word; 3 So, blessed Spirit, come to-day'Tis thus the world around shall know To odr baptismal scene; We're buried with the' Lord. Let thoughts of earth be far away, And every mind serene. 3 *Tis thus we bid its pomps adieu, And boldly venture in: 4 This day we give to holy joy; Oh, may we rise to live anew, This day to heaven belongs; And only die to sin Raised to new life, we will employ ENG. BAP. COLL. In melody our tongues. s. F. SMITH. 234 THE CH UR CH. 2 The pure and bright baptismal flood752C. IM. The type of cleansing plain; A LMJIGHTY Saviour, here we New creatures, from the yielding stand, wave wave Ranged by the water side;* With Christ we rise again. Hither we, come at thy command, To wait upon thy bride. 3 Thrice blest, if, through this world of sin, 2 Thy footsteps marked this humble way and selfish care,, And lust, and selfish care, For all that love thy cause; Our resurrection-mantle white Lord, thy example we obey, And undefiled we wear. And glory in the cross. 3 Our dearest Lord, we'll follow thee, 4 Thrice blest, if, through the gate of Where'er thou lead'st the way, death, Through floods, through flames, through Glorious at last and free, death's dark vale, We to our joyful rising pass, To realms of endless day. - O Risen Lord, with thee. J. M. NEALE. 753 c. M. i'ONSTRAINED by love, we fol- 755 c.M. Our- low where theI l l E long. to move and breathe in Our Saviour leads the way; v thee, His blest example is our lawt,-h Hbta e o law,- - Inspired with thine own breath, That law,we love t' obey. To live thy life, O. Lord, and be 2 He as our pattern bowed his head Baptized into thy death. In Jordan's yielding wave, We, in his footsteps, joyful tread, 2 Thy death to sin we die below, We seek his liquid grave. But we shall rise in love; 3Co ySpirit, Dove divine, We here are planted in thy woe, 3 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine, But we shall bloom above. Thy grace to us be given: To a new life our souls incline, 3 Above we shall thy glory share, A'life for God, and heaven. As we thy cross have borne; E'en we shall crowns of honor wear, 7 54 C. M. When we the thorns have worn. I W ITII Christ we share a mystic grave; 4 Thy crown of thorns is all our boast, With Christ we buried lie; While now we fall before But'tis not in the darksome cave The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, By mournful Calvary. And tremble, love, adore. B A P TISM. 235 756 2 Keen was the trial once, J7D 5C. hM. Bitter the cup of woe, 1 T ORD, I am thine, and in thy aid When martyred saints, baptized in I place my firmest trust: blood, How large the price thy love has paid Christ's sufferings shared below. For vile, polluted dust! 2 In thine assembly now I stand; 3 Bright is their glory now, My vows to-thee I bring, Boundless their joy above, Obedient to thy great command, Where, on the bosom of their God, My Saviour and my King. They rest in perfect love. 3 I stand before the sacred flood; 4 Lord! may that grace be ours; Thy gracious words invite: Like them in faith to bear How poor an offering, O my God, All that of sorrow, grief, or pain I make thee in this rite! May be our portion here! 4 Thine ordinance, great Saviour, bless; 5 Enough, if thou at last Support me all my days; The word of blessing give, *May I each gospel truth confess, And let us rest beneath thy feet, And walk in all thy waqys. pWhere saints and angels live! 757 C. M. 6 All glory, Lord, to thee, Ii TELCOME, O Saviour! to my;Whom heaven and earth adore; VosV theart; To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Possess thine humble throne; One God forevermore. Bid every rival hence depart, H IIENRY W. BAKER. And claim me for thine own. 2 The world and Satan I forsake- 759 s. M. To thee, I all resign; I T sit at Jesus' feet My longing heart, O Jesus! take, And listen all the day. And fill with love divine. To words of truth and grace, is sweet, 3 Oh! may I never turn aside, But sweeter to obey. Nor from thy bosom flee; 2'Tis excellent to know, Let nothing here my heart divide- But oh'! diviner still, I give it all to thee. To do what'God enjoins, and so All righteousness fulfill. 758 S. M. b.T H what, if we are Christ's, 3 The least of his commands Is earthly shame or loss? In any wise to break, Bright shall the crown of glory be, Is like the attempts of impious hands When we have borne the cross. His very throne to shake. 236 THE CH UR CH. 4 Without defect or flaw, 3 Blest Saviour, we will tread Fit, holy, just, and good, In thy appointed way; We may not change in aught his law, Let glory o'er these scenes be shed, Nor would we if we could. And smile on us to-day. S. F. SMITH. 5 The time this rite was done To speak the Father seized; — 762 S. M. "Lo! this is my Beloved Son I CHOOSE ye his cross to bear, In whom I'am well pleased." Who bowed to Jordan's wave?6 The buried Christ arose: Clad in his armor will ye dare So here, in figure plain, In faith, a watery grave? O'er our dead selves the waters close; 2 All hail! ye blessed band, We die, but live again. Shrink not to do his will; A. COLES. In deep humility, this work 760 s. M. Of righteousness fulfill;I W ITH willing hearts we tread 3 Tread in his steps,-with prayer, The path the Saviour trod; Invoke his Spirit free, We love th' example of our Head, And as he burst the gates of death, The glorious Lamb of God. So may your rising be. L. H. SIGOURNEY. 2 On thee, on thee alone, 763 s. M. Our hope and faith rely, I ERE, Savioure we do come, O thou who didst for sin atone, ERE, Saviour, we do come, In thine appointed way; WMho didst for sinners die. Obedient to thy high commands, 3 We trust thy sacrifice; Our solemn vows we pay. To thy dear cross we flee: To thy dear cross we flee2 Oh, bless this sacred rite, Oh, may we die to sin, and rise To life and bliss in thee. And may we find that as our day 76 IOur strength shall also be. 7S. s.M. ENG. BAP. COLL. D OWN to the sacred wave The Lord of life was led: 76+ s.M. And he who came our souls to save SAVIOUR, thy law we love, In Jordan bowed his head., Thy pure example bless, And, with a firm, unwavering zeal, gHe fited the holn ritew; Would in thy footsteps press. He bade his ransomed ones obey, 2 Not to the fiery pains And keep the path of light. By which the martyrs bled; FE L O W S IP. 237 Not to the scourge, the thorn, the 2 Those joys whichearth can not afford, cross, We'll seek in fellowship to prove, Our favored.feet are led: Joined in one spirit to our Lord, 3 But, at this peaceful tide, Together bound by mutual love. Assembled in thy fear, 3 And while we pass this vale of tears, The homage of obedient hearts We'll make our joys and sorrows We humbly offer here. known L. H. SIGOURNEY. known; We'll share each other's hopes and 7 u65 L. M. fears, iCjOW blest the sacredtie that binds And count a brother's cares our own. In union sweet, according minds! How'swift the heavenly course they 4 Once more our welcome we repeat; Receive assurance of our love; run, meet Whose hearts, whose faith, whose h may we all together meet hopes are one. hopes are one. Around the throne of God above! KELLY. 2 To each, the soul of each how dear! What watchful love, what holy fear! 767 How doth the gen'rous flame within I A INDRED in Christ! for his dear Refine from earth, and cleanse from s sin! sin' A hearty welcome here receive; 3 Their streaming eyes together flow May we together now partake For human guilt and mortal woe; Tile joys which only he can give. Their ardent prayers together rise, Like mingling flames in sarifice. 2 May he, by whose kind care we meet, Like mingling flames in sacrifice. Send his good.Spirit from above; 4 Nor shall the glowing flame expire Make our communications sweet,'Midst nature's drooping, sick'ning And cause ourhearts to burn with fire: love. Soon shall they meet in realms above, A heaven of joy, a heaven of love. 3 Forgotten be each worldly theme, MRS. BARBAULD. When Christians meet together thus-; 766. L W M Ve only wish to speak of him,. Who lived and died and reigns, i OME in, thou blessed of our God, Who lived, and died, and reigns, for us. K., In Jesus' name we bid thee come; 4 We'll talk of all he did and said, No more thy feet shall roam abroad, And suffered for us here below;Henceforth a brother,-welcome The path he marked, for us to tread, home. And what he's doing for us now.. 238 THE CH UR CH. 5 Thus,-as the moments pass away, —69 We'll love, and wonder, and adore,7 9 C. M. And hasten to the glorious day I COME, let us join our friends When we shall meet to part no above, more. Who have obtained the prize, NEWTON. And on the eagle wings of love To joy celestial rise. 2 Let saints below in concert sing i OUR souls, by love together knit, With those to glory.gone; Cemented, mixed in one; For all the servants of our King One hope, one heart, one mind, one In heaven and earth are one. voice, 3 One family, we dwell in him;'Tis heaven on earth begun. One church above beneath; 2 Our hearts have often burned within, Though now divided by the streamAnd glowed with sacred fire, The nbrrow stream-of death. While Jesus spoke, and fed, and 4 One army of the living God, blessed, To his command we bow; And filled the enlarged desire. Part of the host have crossed the 3 The little cloud increases still, flood, The heavens are big with rain; And part are crossing now. We haste to catch the teeming shower, 5 Ten thousand to their endless home And all its moisture drain. This solemn moment fly: And we are to the margin come, 4 A rill, a stream, a torrent flows! And we expect to die. But pour a mighty flood; Oh sweep the nations, shake the earth, 6 E'en now, by faith, we join our Till all proclaim thee, God! hands 5 And when thou mak'st thy jewels up, With those that went before, And sett'st thy starry crown; And greet the blood-besprinkled bands When all thy sparkling gems shall On the eternal shore. shine, n 7 Oh! that we now might grasp our Proclaimed by thee thine own: Guide, 6 May we, a little band of love, Oh! that the word were given! We, sinners saved by grace, Come, Lord of hosts, the waves diFrom glory unto glory changed, vide, Behold thee face to face! And land us all in heaven. MILL-ER. C. WESLEY. ,FE ~L 0O W SHIP. 239 770 C. M 4 The holy to the holiest leads; C. M. From thence our spirits rise: H O sweet; how heavenly is the And he that in thy statutes treads sight, Shall meet thee in the skies. When those who love the Lord c. WESLEY. In one another's peace delight, And so fulfil his word: 772 c. M. 2 When each can feel his brother's sigh, i AIL, sweetest, dearest tie, that And with him bear a part; binds When sorrow flows from eye to eye, Our glowing hearts in one; And joy from heart to heart. Hail, sacred hope, that tunes our minds 3 When, free from envy, scorn and pride, To harmony divine. Our wishes all above, 2 What though the northern wint'ry blast Each can his brother's failings hide, Shall howl around our cot; And show a brother's love! W W \hat though beneath an eastern sun 4 Let love in one delightful stream Be cast our distant lot: Through every bosom ~flow, 3 No lingering look, no parting sigh, And union sweet, and dear esteem, Our future meeting knows; In every action glow. There friendship beams from every eye, 5 Love is the golden chain that binds And love immortal glows. The happy souls above; And he's an heir of heaven who finds 4 0 sacred hope! 0 blissful hope! Which Jesus' grace has given — His bosom glow with love. SWAIN. The hope, when days and years are past, 7711 C. M. We all shall meet in heaven. APPY the souls to Jesus joined, SUTTON. And saved by grace alone: Walking in all his ways, they find 773 c. M. Their heaven on earth begun. I COME in, thou blessed of the 2 The church triumphant in thy love, — Lord, Their mighty joys we know: I Stranger nor foe art thou: They sing the Lamb in hymns above, We welcome thee with warm accord, And we in hymns below. Our friend, our brother, now. 3 Thee, in thy glorious realm, they praise, 2 The hand of fellowship, the heart And bow before thy throne: Of love, we offer thee: We in the kingdom of thy grace;- Leaving the world, thou dost but part The kingdoms are but one. From lies and vanity. 240 THE CH UR CH. 3 Come with us,-we will do thee good, And still in Jesus' footsteps tread, As God to us hath done; And show his praise below. Stand but in him, as those have stood 3 Partakers of the Saviour's grace, Whose faith the victory won. The.same in mind and heart4 And when, by turns, we pass away, Nor joy, nor grief, nor time, nor place, As star by star grows dim, Nor life, nor death, can part. May each, translated into day, 4 But let us hasten to the day Be lost and found in him. Which shall our flesh restore, MONTGOMERY, When death shall all be done away, 77+ C. M. And we shall part no more. I EORD, thou on earth didst love C. WESLEY. thine own, 776 c. M. Didst love them to the end; I TENEATH the shadow of the Oh, still from thy celestial throne, D Cross, Let gifts of love descend! As earthly hopes remove, As earthly hopes remove, 2 The love the Father bears to thee, His new commandment Jesus gives, His own eternal Son, His blessed word of Love. Fill all thy saints, till all shall be 2 Oh, bond of union strong and deep! In pure affection one. Oh, bond of perfect peace! 3 One blessed fellowship of love, Not e'en the lifted cross can harm, Thy living church should stand, If we but hold to this. Till, faultless, she at last above 3 Then, Jesus, be thy Spirit ours i Shall shine at thy right hand. And swift our feet shall move 4 Oh, glorious day, when she, the Bride, To deeds of pure self-sacrifice, With her dear Lord appears! And the sweet tasks of love. Then, robed in beauty at his side, X LONGFELLOW. She shall forget her tears..777 8s. RAY PALMER. I FROM whence doth this union 775 c.M. arise, BI nLESS'D be the dear, uniting That hatred is conquered by love? B love, That fastens our souls in such ties That will not let us part; As nature and time can't remove? Our bodies may far off remove- 2 It cannot in Eden be found, We still are one in heart.' Nor yet in a paradise lost; 2 Joined in one Spirit to our Head, It grows on Immanuel's ground, Where he appoints, we go; And Jesus' rich blood it did cost. FELL O WSHIP. 241 3 My friends are so dear unto me,779 Our hearts are united in love: 779 s. Where Jesus is gone we shall be, I LEST be the tie that binds In yonder blest mansions above. Our hearts in Christian love: - The fellowship of kindred minds 4 Then why so unwilling to part, The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. Since there we shall all meet again?'Engraved on Immanuel's heart, 2 Before our Father's throne At distance we cannot remain. We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 5 Oh, when shall we see that bright day, Our comforts and our cares. And join with the angels above, Set free from these prisons of clay, 3 We share our mutual woes, United with Jesus in love! Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows 6 With Jesus we ever shall reign, The sympathizing tear. And all his bright glories shall see! And sing, Hallelujah! amen! An 0sn, Hleua mn!It gives us inward pain; Amen! even so let it be. DR. T. BALDWIN. But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. 778 8s. 5 This glorious hope reviv/es AY, brothers, will you meet us, Our courage by the way; J Say, brothers, will you meet us, While each in expectation lives, Say, brothers, will you meet us, And longs to see the day. On Canaan's happy shore? 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, 2 By the grace of God we'll meet you, And sin, we shall be free, By the grace of God we'll meet you, And perfect love and friendship reign By the grace of God we'll meet you, Through all eternity. FAWCETTr. Where parting is no more. 3 Jesus lives and reigns for ever, 780 s. M.. Jesus lives and reigns for ever, I ND are we yet alive Jesus lives and reigns for ever, To see each other's face? On Canaan's happy shore. Glory and praise to Jesus give, Chorus. For his redeeming grace. Glory, glory, hallelujah, 2 What troubles have we seen! Glory, glory, hallelujah, What conflicts have we past!. Glory, glory, hallelujah, Fightings without, and fears within, For ever, evermore. Since we assembled last! 16 242 THE CH UR CH. 3 But out of all, the Lord Our hearts will ne'er repose, Hath brought us by his love; Safe from each blast that blows, And still he doth his help afford, In this dark vale of woes, And hides our life above. Never-no, never! 4 Then let us make our boast 2 When shall love freely flow Of his redeeming power, Pure as life's river? Which saves us to the uttermost, When shall sweet friendship glow Till we can sin no more. Changeless forever? 5 Let us take up the cross, Where the joys celestial thrill, Where bliss each heart shall fill, Till we the crown obtain; And gladly reckon all things loss, And fears of carting chill So we may Jesus gain. Never-no, never C. WESLEY. 3 Up to that world of light 78.1 S. M. Take us, dear Saviour; 7IS. M. May we all there unite, ONNCE more before we part, Happy forever; Oh, bless the Saviour's name! Where kindred spirits dwell, Let every tongue and every heart There may our music swell, Adore and praise the same. And time our joys dispel 2 Lord, in thy grace we came, Never-no, never! That blessing still impart; 4 Soon shall we meet again, We meet in Jesus' sacred name, Meet ne'er to sever; In Jesus' name we part. Soon shall peace wreathe her chain 3 Still on thy holy word Round us forever; We'll live, and feed, and grow, Our hearts will then repose And still go on to know the Lord, Secure from worldly woes; And practice what we know. Our songs of praise shall close Never-no, never! 4 Now, Lord, before we'part, Help us to bless thy name; 783 L. M. Let every tongue and every heart WAS on that dark, that doleful Adore and praise the same. When powers of earth and hell arose 782 P. M. Against the Son of God's delight, x W HEN shall we meet again, And friends betrayed him to his foes. V Meet ne'er to sever? 2 Before the mournful scene began, When will peace wreathe her chain He took the bread, and blessed, Round us forever? and brake; THE LORD'S SUPPER. 243 What love through all his actions ran! What wondrous words of grace he L.M. spake! i O JESUS, bruis'd and wounded more 3 "This is my body, broke for sin; Than bursted grape, or bread of Receive and eat the living food;" Then took the cup, and blessed the The Life of life within our souls, The Life of life within our souls, "'Twine; new covenant in my The cup of our salvation sweet! "'Tis the new covenant in my blood." 2 We come to show thy dying hour, Thy streaming vein, thy broken flesh; 4 "Do this," he cried, "till time shall And still that %lood is warm to save, end, And still thy fragrant wounds are In memory of your dying Friend; fresh. Meet at my table, and record 3 0 Heart, that with a double tide The love of your departed Lord." Of blood and water, maketh pure! 5 Jesus, thy feast we celebrate; O Flesh, once offered on the cross, We show thy death, we sing thy The gift that makes our pardon sure! name, 4 Let nevermore our sinful souls Till thou return, and we shall eat The anguish of thy cross renew; The marriage supper of the Lamb. Nor forge again the cruel nails WATTS. That pierced thy victim body thr6ugh! 784 ~ 7s. 5 Come, Bread of heav'n, to feed our I READ of heaven, on thee vwe souls! feed, O bless6d Jesus, enter in! For thy flesh is meat indeed; Come, Wine of God! and as we drink Ever let our souls be fed Thy precious blood, wash out our With this true and living bread! sin! 2 Vine of heaven, thy blood supplies 86 This blest cup of sacrifice; L. M. Lord, thy wounds our healing give, x T thy command, our dearest Lord, To thy cross we look and. live. Here we attend thy dying feast; Thy blood, like wine, adorns thy board, 3 Day by day, with strength suppliedAnd thine own flesh feeds every And thine own flesh feeds every Through the life of him who died, guest. Lord of life, oh, let us be Rooted, grafted, built in thee! 2 Our faith adores thy bleeding love, CONDER. And trusts for life in One that died; 244 THE CHURCH. We hope for heavenly crowns above 2 Renounce thy works and ways, with From a Redeemer crucified. grief, 3 Let the vain world pronounce it shame, And fly to this divine relief; And fling their scandals on the cause; Nor him forget, who left his throne, We come to boast our Saviour's name, And for thy life gave up his own. And make our triumphs in his cross. 3 Eternal truth and mercy shine 4 With joy we tell the scoffing age, In him, and he himself is thine: He that was dead has left his tomb; And canst thou then, with sin beset, He lives above their utmost rage, Such charms, such matchless charms, And we are waiting till he come. forget? WATTS. 787 L. M. 4 Oh, no; till life itself depart, I ESUS is gone above the skies, His name shall cheer and warm my i Where our weak senses reach heaiit; him not; And, lisping this, from earth I'll rise, And carnal objects court our eyes, And join the chorus of the skies. To thrust our Saviour from our KRISHNA PAL. thought. 789 L. M. 2 He knows what wandering hearts we have, " I RAW near, O Holy Dove, draw near Apt to forget his lovely face; near, With peace and gladness on thy And, to refresh our minds, he gave These kind memorials of his grace. wing; Reveal the Saviour's presence here, 3 Let sinful joys be all forgot, And light, and life, and conifort And earth grow less in our esteem, bring bring. Christ and his love fill every thought, And faith and hope be fixed on him. 2 "Eat, O my friends-drink, O be-.4 While he is absent from our sight, loved! "'Tis to' prepare our souls a place, We hear the Master's voice exThat we may dwell in heavenly light, claim: And live forever near his face. Our hearts with new desire are moved, WATTS. And kindled with a heavenly flame. 788 L. M. 3 No room for doubt, no room for dread, I O THOU, my soul, forget no Nor tears, nor groans, nor anxious more sighs; The Friend who all thy sorrows. bore; We do not mourn a Saviour dead, Let every idol be forgot; But hail him living in the skies! But, O my soul, forget him not. A. R. W. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 245 790 L. M. 792 L. M. A MIDST us our Beloved stands, I I FEED by faith on Christ; my And bids us view his pierced bread, hands; His body broken on the tree; Points to the wounded feet and side, I live in him, my living Head, Blest emblems of the crucified. Who died, and rose again for me. 2 What food luxurious loads the board, 2 This be my joy and comfort here, When at his table sits the Lord! This pledge of future glory mine: The wine how rich, the bread how Jesus, in spiri& now appear, sweet, And break the bread, and pour the When Jesus deigns' the guests to wine. meet. 3 From thy dear hand, may I receive 3 If now, with eyes defiled and dim, The tokens of thy dying love, We see the signs, but see not him, And while I feast on earth, believe Oh may his love the scales displace, That I shall feast with thee above. ~And bid us see him face to face. MONTGOMERY. SPURGEON.793 L.. 793 L.M. 791 L. M. I STILL one in life and one in N/[Y God, and is thy table spread, death, mlv And doth thy cup with love One in our hope of rest above, o'erflow! One in our joy, our trust, our faith, Thither be all thy children led, One in each other's faithful love; And let them all thy sweetness. And let them all thy sweetness 2 Yet must we part, and parting weep; know. What else has earth for us in store? 2 Hail, sacred feast, which Jesus makes, Our farewell pangs, how sharp and Rich banquet of his Flesh and deep! Blood! Our farewell words, how sad and Thrice happy he who here partakes sore! That sacred stream, that heavenly food. 3 Yet shall we meet again in peace, To sing the song of festal joy, 3 Oh let thy table honored be, Where none shall bid our gladness And furnished well with joyful cease, guests; And none our fellowship destroy: And may each soul salvation see, That here its sacred pledges tastes. 4 Where none shall beckon us away, DODDRIDGE. Nor bid our festival be done; '246 THE CHURCH. Our meeting-time the eternal day, Our meeting-place the eternal 79 c.M. throne. I i OW sweet and awful is the place, With Christ within the doors, 5 There, hand in hand, firm-linked at While everlst within thlove doorslays last, l~~~~ast~, ~The choicest of her stores i And heart to heart enfolded all, We'll smile uon the troublede past, 2 While all our hearts, and all our songs, And wonder why we wept at all. Join to admire the feast, BONAR. Each of us cries, with thankful tongue, " Lord, why was I at guest?" 794 c. M. 3 "Why was I made to hearthy voice, GOD, unseen, yet ever near, And enter while there's room, Thy presence may we feel; When thousands make a wretched And thus, inspired with holy fear, choice, Before thine altar kneel. And rather starve than come?"' 2 Here may thy faithful people know 4'Twas the same love that spread the The blessings of thy love; 4 The streams that through the desert eas, That sweetly forced us in; flowThe manna from above. Else we had still refused to taste, The manna from above. And perished in our sin. 3 We come, obedient to thy word, To feast' on heavenly food; 5 Pity the nations, O our God! Our meat, the body of the Lord, Constrain the earth to come; Our drink, his precious blood. Send thy victorious word abroad, OSLER. And bring the strangers home. VWATTS. 795 c. M. iA ROUND thy table, holy Lord,.M. I In fellowship we meet;e II OPPREST with noon-day's scorch-,Obedient to thy blest command, ing heat, This feast of love to eat. To yonder cross I flee; Beneath its shelter. take my seat: 2 By faith we take the bread of life, shade lke thi s for me! With which our souls are fed; And cup, in token of thy blood 2 Beneath that cross clear waters burstThat was for sinners shed. A fountain sparkling free; And there I quench my desert thirst: 3 Under thy banner thus we sing No spring like this for me! The wonders of thy love, While we anticipate by faith, 3 A stranger here, I pitch my tent The heavenly feast above. COT-rERILL. Beneath this spreading tree; THE ZORD'S SUPPER.. 247 Here shall my pilgrim life be spent: When night lay dark on Olivet, No home like this for me! And none to watch with thee? 4 For burdened ones a resting-place, 4 Can we the crown of thorns forget, Beside that cross I see; The buffeting and shame; I here cast off my weariness: When hell thy sinking soul beset, No rest like this for me! And earth reviled thy name? BONAR 798 5. M. 5 The nails, the spear, can we forget; 79may c.th. M. The agonizing crylORD, may the spirit of this feast-I "My God! my Father! wilt thou let L The earnest of thy love- Thy Son forsaken die?" Maintaiu a dwelling in our breast, L r Until we meet above. 6 Life's brightest joys we may forgetOur kindred cease to love; 2 And if no more with kindred dear 2 And if no more with kindred dear But he who paid our hopeless debt, The broken bread we share, Our costacy shall proe. Our constancy shall prove. Nor at the banquet-board appear To breathe the grate ful prayer; — 7 Our sorrows and our sins were laid On thee-alone on thee: 3 Forget us not,-when on the bed Thy precious blood our ransom paidOf dire disease we waste, Thine all the glory be. Or to the chambers of the dead,. And bar of judgment haste. 800 4 Forget not,-thou who bore the woe I F human kindness meets return, Of Calvary's fatal tree,- I And owns the grateful tie; Those who within these courts below If tender thoughts within us burn Have thus remembered thee. To feel a friend is nigh: SIGOURNEY. 2 Oh, shall not warmer accents tell 799 c. M. The gratitude we owe A nESUS! thy love shall we forget, To him who died our fears to quell, J And never bring to mind Our more than orphan's woe The grace that paid our hopeless Thebgracethatpaid ourthopeless3 While yet his anguished soul surveyed And badebt uspardonfind, Those pangs he would not flee, And bade us pardon find? What love his latest words displayed, 2 Shall we thy life of grief forget, "Meet and remember me!" Thy fasting and thy prayer; Thy locks-with mountain vapors wet, 4 Remember thee thy death, thy shame, Our sinful hearts to shatre! To save us from despair~ O memory, leave no other name, 3 Gethsemane, can we forget — But his recorded there! Thy struggling agony — NOEL. 248 THE CH UR CH. 801 c.M. 803 c.M. I 1 H ERE at thy table, Lord, we meet, I JORD, at thy table we behold To feed on food divine: The wonders of thy grace, Thy body is the bread we eat, But most of all admire that we Thy precious blood the wine. Should find a welcome place';2 Here peace and pardon sweetly flow: 2 We, who were all defiled with sin, Oh, what delightful food! And rebels to our God; We eat the bread, and drink the wine, We, who have crucified thy Son, But think on nobler good. But think on nobler good. And trampled on his blood. 3 What strange, surprising grace is this, 3 Deep was the suffering he endured That we, so lost, have room! FUpon tm' achcursed tree; guest'm Jesus our weary souls invites, "For me," each welcome guest may And freelybids us come. say, "'Twas all endured for me." 8 o c. M. 4 Sure there was never love so free- I ET vain pursuits and vain desires Dear Saviour-so divine: Be banished from the heart, Well thou may'st claim that heart of The Saviour's lOve fill every breast, me, And life and light impart. Which owes so much to thine. 2 He knows how frail our nature is, STENNETT. i Our souls how apt to stray; How much we need his gracious help 82C. IM. To keep us in the way! I WITH humble faith, and thankV/ V. ful heart, 3 These faithful pledges of his love His mercy did ordain, Lord, I accept thy love:'TisaLord, I accept thy love: haTo bring refreshment to our souls,'Tis a rich banquet I have had, What will it be above! And faith and hope sustain. 4 Since such his condescending grace, 2 Ye saints below, and hosts of heaven, Let us, with hearts sincere, Join all your raptured powers; Obedient to his holy will No theme is like redeeming love, His table now draw near. No Saviour is like ours. 3 Had I ten thousand hearts, dear Lord,805 S. M. I'd give them all to thee; I BLEST feast of love divine! Had I ten thousand tongues, they all'Tis grace that makes us free Should join the harmony. To feed upon this bread and wine, STENNETT. In memory, Lord, of thee! THE LORD'S SUPPER. 249 2 That blood which flowed for sin, 2 Thus we remember thee, In symbol here we see, And take this bread and wine And feel the blessed pledge within, As thine own dying legacy, That we are loved of thee. And our redemnption's sign. 3 Oh, if this glimpse of love 3 Thy presence makes the feast; Be so divinely sweet, Now let our spirits feel What will it be, my Lord, above, The glory not to be expressed, Thy gladdening smile to meet! The joy unspeakable. 4 To see thee face to face, 4 With high and heavenly bliss Thy perfect likeness wear, Thou dost our spirits cheer; And all thy ways of wondrous grace Thy house of banqueting is this, Through endless years declare! And thou hast brought us here. 8o6 s. 5 Now let our souls be fed.S....With manna from above, I' ESUS invites his saints To meet around his board; And over us thy banner spread To meet around his board; Of everlasting love. Here pardoned rebels sit and hold Communion with their Lord. 2 Thus do the bread and wine 808 s. M. Revive our fainting breath, \I J EHOLD! what wondrous grace By union with our living Lord, The Father has bestowed And interest in his death. On sinners of a mortal race, To call thell sons of God. 3 Our heavenly Father calls Christ and his members one; 2'Tis no surprising thing We, the young children of his love, That we should be unknown; And he, the First-born Son..The Jewish world knew not their King 4 Let all our powers be joined God's everlasting Son. His glorious Name to raise; 3 Nor doth it yet appear Pleasure and love fill every mind, How great we must be made; And every voice be praise. But when we see our Saviour here, WATTS. We shall be like our Head. 807 S. M. 4 A hope so much divine I J ESLJS, we thus obey May trials well endure; Thy last and kindest word, May purge our souls from sense and And in thine own appointed way, sin, We come to meet our Lord. As Christ, the Lord, is pure. 250 THE CHUR CH. 5 If in my Father's love If millions tempt us Christ to leave, I share a filial part, Oh, let them ne'er prevail! Send down thy Spirit like a dove, 3 The Spirit shall unite To rest upon my heart. Our souls to thee, our Head; 6 We would no longer lie, Shall form in us thine image bright, Like slaves, beneath the throne; And teach thy paths to tread. Our faith shall " Abba, Father!" cry, 4 Death may our souls divide And thou the kindred own. From these abodes of clay; But love shall keep us near thy side, 809 S. M. Through all the gloomy way. I /A PARTING hymn we sing, 5 Since Christ and we are one, A Around thy table, Lord, Why should we doubt or fear? If he in heaven has fixed his throne, Again our grateful tribute bring, ei fixe s thre Ou- slenvos ecr. He'll fix his members there. Our solemn vows record. DODDRIDGE. 2 Here have we seen thy face, And felt thy presence here, 811 I 7s. 6 lines. So may the savor of thy grace I "JILL he come!" oh, let the In word and life appear. words 3 The purchase of thy blood- Linger on the trembling.chords; By sill no longer led- Let the little while between, The path our dear Redeemer trod In their golden light be seen; May we rejoicing tread. Let us think how heaven and home Lie beyond that "Till he come." 4 In self-forgetful love 4Insefcommunion shoown, v2 When the weary ones we love.Be our communion shownEnter on their rest above, Until we join the church abovej Seems the earth so poor and vast, And know as we are known. All our life-joy overcast? 80o Hush! be every murmur dumb; 8 10 IS. M. It is only "Till he come." D EAR Saviour! we are thine, 3 Clouds and conflicts round us press; * By everlasting bands; Would we have one sorrow less? Our hearts, our souls, we would resign All the sharpness of the cross, Entirely to thy hands. All that tells the world is loss, 2 To thee we still would cleave Death and darkness and the tomb With ever-growing zeal; Only whisper, "Till he come." THE LORD'S SUPPER. 251 4 See, the feast of love: is spread; 8 Drink the wine and break the bread; 8 14 8s & 7s. Sweet memorials,-till the Lord I COME, O my soul, to Calvary, Call us round his heavenly board;' And see the Man who died for Some from earth, from glory some,- thee Severed only "till he come." Upon th' accursed tree.. E~. W. BICKERSTETH. 2 Behold the Saviour's agony8 I 2 7s. While groaning in Gethsemane, Eeneath the sins of men. I HEN on Sinai's top I see God descend, in majesty, 3 With'purple robe, and thorny crown, To proclaim his holy law, And mocking soldiers-bowing down, All my spirit sinks with awe. The Saviour bears my shame. 2 When, in ecstacy sublime,. 4 Behold, they shed his precious blood, Tabor's glorious steep I climb, Oh! hear him cry, "My God, my At the too transporting light God, Darkness rushes 6'er my sight. Hast thou forsaken me?" 3 When on Calvary I rest, 5 He died; the earth was rob'd in God, in flesh made manifest, gloom, Shines in my Redeemer's face, They laid him then in Joseph's tomb, Full of beauty, truth, and grace. While soldiers watched around. 4 Here I would forever stay, 6 But in the light of dawning day, Weep and gaze my soul away; Bright angels rolled the rock away, Thou art heaven on earth to me, And Christ the conqueror rose. Lovely, mournful Calvary! 7 Soon he who once was scourged and MONTGOMERY.und, 8 1 3 9s & 8s. Shall come again with glory crowned, I DREAD of the world inl mercy And reign forevermore. ) broken, 8 His saints shall crown him tord of all; Wine of the soul in mercy shed, Before him every foe shall fall, By whom the words of life were spoken, And every knee shall bow. And in whose death our sins are dead: Chorus. 2 Look on the heart by sorrow broken, How can I forget thee? Look on the tears by sinners shed, How can I forget my Lord? And be thy feast to us the token How can I forget thee? That by thy grace our souls are fed. Dear Lord, remember me. HEBER. HASTINGS. 252 THE CHURCH. 815 8s & 7s. 86 8s & 7s. I G LORIOUS things of thee are I O! he comes! let all adore him! spoken,'Tis the God of grace and Zion, city of our God; truth! He whose word cannot be broken, Go! prepare the way before him, Formed thee for his own abode: Make the rugged places smooth! On the Rock of Ages founded, Lo! he comes, the mighty Lord! What can shake thy sure repose? Great his work, and his reward. With salvation's walls surrounded, 2 Let the valleys all be raised; Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. Go, and make the crooked straight; 2 See, the streams of living waters, Let the mountains be abased; Springing from eternal love, Let all nature change its state; Well supply thy sons and daughters, Through the desert mark a road, And all fear of want remove: Make a highway for our God. Who can faint, while such a river 3 Throuag the desert God is going, Ever flows their thirst t' assuage? Through the desert waste and wild, Grace which, like the Lord the Giver, Where no goodly plant is growing, Never fails from age to age. Where no veydure ever smiled: But the desert shall be glad, 3 Round each habitation hovering, And with verdure soon be clad. See the cloud and fire appear KELLY. For a glory and a covering, Showing that the Lord is near: 17 c. M. Thus deriving from their banner I PLANTED in Christ, the living Light by night and shade by day, 1 Vine, Safe they feed upon the manna This day, with one accord, Which he gives them when they Ourselves, with humble faith and joy, pray. We yield to thee, O Lord. 4 Saviour, if of Zion's city 2 Joined in one body. may we be; I, through grace,oa member am, One inward life partake; Let the world deride or pity, One be our heart; one heavenly hope I will glory in thy Name: In every bosom wake. Fading is the worldling's pleasure, 3 In prayer, in efforts,-tears, and toils, All his boasted pomp and show; One wisdom be our guide; Solid joys and lasting treasure TauOht None but Zion's children know. by one Spirit from above, NEWTON. In thee may we abide. WEL FA RE. 253 4 Complete in us, whom grace hath 819 called, C Thy glorious work begun, I G OME, Lord, in mercy come O thou, in whom the church on earth again, And church in heaven are one. With thy converting power; The fields of Zion thirst for rain, 5 Around this feeble, trusting band O send a gracious shower! Thy sheltering pinions spread, Nor let the storms of trial beat 2 Our hearts are filled with sore disToo fiercely on our head. tress, While sinners all around 6 Then, when, among the saints in Are pressing on to endless death, light, And no relief is found. Our joyful spirits shine, Shall anthems of immortal praise, 3 Dear Saviour, come with quickening O Lamb of God, be thine. power, S. F. SMITH. Thy mourning people cry; 8I8 Salvation bring in mercy's hour, 8 C. M. Nor let the sinner die. I B)EHOLD the sure foundationJt) stone, 4 Once more let converts throng thy Which God in Zion lays, house, And shouts of victory raise; To build our heavenly hopes upon, And his eternalpraise.'Then shall our griefs be turned to joy, And sighs to songs of praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, COLVR. Let saints adore the name; 820. M. They trust- their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. Oere are kings and empires 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Of old that went and came? Reject it with disdain; But, Lord, thy church is praying yet, Yet on this rock the church shall rest,- A thousand years the same. And envy rage in vain. 2 We mark her goodly battlements, 4 What though the gates of hell with- And her foundations strong; stood, We hear within the solemn voice Yet must this building rise: Of her unending song.'Tis thine own work, Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. 3 For not like kingdoms of the world WATTS. Thy holy church, O God! 254 THE CHUR CH. Though earthquake shocks are threat- 3 Not many rich or noble called, ening her, Not many great or wise; And tempests are abroad. They whom God makes his kings and 4 Unshaken as eternal hills, priests Immovable she stands, - Are poor in human eyes. Immovable she stands, A mountain that shall fill the earth, 4 But the chief Shepherd comes at A house not made by hands. length; A. C. COXE. Their feeble days are o'er, 8 2 I C. M. No more a handful in the earth, A little flock no more. I H.- how the hearts of those revive, 5 No more a lily among thorns, Who fear and love the Lord, Weary and faint and few; When sinners dead are made alive, But countless as the stars of heaven, By his all-quickening word. Or as the early dew. 2 The parent views, with joyful eyes,' 6 Then entering th' eternal halls, His now returning son, in robes of victory, And, lost in grateful rapture, cries, That mighty multitude shall keep What hath the Saviour done! The joyous jubilee. BONAR. 3 The ministers of Christ rejoice, 8 When souls the word receive; When sinners hear the Saviour's voice, I AUGHTER of Zion, from the And in his name believe. LJ dust 4 The church of God their praises join, Exalt thy fallen head; And of salvation sing; Again in thy Redeemer trust; They glorify the grace divine, Of their victorious King. 2 Awake, awake, put on thy strength, HOSKINS. Thy beautiful array; 8 22 2. M. The day of freedom dawns at length, I C HURCH of the ever-living God, The Lord's appointedday. The Father's gracious choice, 3 Rebuild thy walls, thy bounds enlarge, Amid the voices of this earth And send thy heralds forth; How feeble is thy voice! Say to the south, " Give up thy charge, 2 A little flock!-so calls he thee And keep not back, O north " Who bought thee with his blood; 4 They come, they come;-thine exiled A little flock, disowned of men, bands, But owned and loved of God. Where'er they rest or roam, WE L FARE. 255 Have heard thy voice in distant lands, Those ruins shall be built again, And hasten to their home; And all that dust shall rise. 5 Thus, though the universe shall burn, 3 The Lord will raise Jerusalem, And God his works destroy, And stand in glory there; With songs thy ransomed shall return, Nations shall bow before his name, And everlasting joy. And kings attend with fear. MONTGOMERY. 4 He frees the soul condemned to death, 824 C. M. Nor, when his saints complain,' DEH OLD, the mountain of the Shall it be said that praying breath ID W Lord, Was ever spent in vain. In latter days, shall rise 5 This shall be known when we are On mountain tops, above the hills, dead, And draw the wond'ring eyes. And left on long record: 2 To this the joyful nations round, That nations yet unborn may read, All tribes and tongues, shall flow; And trust and praise the Lord. WATTS& "Up to the hill of God," they say, "And to his house we'll go." 8 26 3 The beams that shine on Zion's hill I OT to the terrors of the Lord, Shall lighten every land; The tempest, fire, and smoke; The King who reigns in Salem's Not to the thunder of that word towers VWhich God on Sinai spoke;Shall all the world command. 2 But we are come to Zion's hill, 4 No longer hosts encountering hosts, The city of our God, Their millions slain-deplore; Where milder words declare his will, They hang the trumpet in the hall, And spread his love abroad. And study war no more. LoGAN. 3 Behold the great, the glorious host Of angels clothed in light; 82 5 C. M. Behold the spirits of the just, I lET Zion and her sons rejoice- VWhose faith is turned to sight. Behold the promised hour! 4 Beholdthe blest assembly there, Her God hath heard her mourning Whose names are writ in heaven, voice, And God, the Judge, who doth declare And comes to exalt his power. Their vilest sins forgiven. 2 Her dust and ruins that remain 5 The saints on earth, and all the dead, Are precious in our eyes; But one communion make; 256 THE CH UR CH. All join in Christ, their living Head, Bless the provisions of thy house, And of his grace partake. And'fill thy poor with bread. 6 In such society as this 4 Here let the Son of David reign, Our weary souls would rest; Let God's Anointed shine; The man who dwells where Jesus is Justice and truth his court maintain, Must be forever blest. With love and power divine. WATTS. WATTS. 827 c. M. 829 L.M. I A\ MOTHER may forgetful be, For human love is frail; TR Zion! lift ty But thy Creator's love to thee, Fm dust, and darkness, and the From dust, and darkness, and the O Zion, cannot fail. dead; dead; 2 No, thy dear name engraven stands, Though humbled long, awake at length, In characters of love, And gird thee with thy Saviour's On thy almighty Father's hands; strength. And never shall remove. 2 Put all thy beauteous garments on, 3 Before his ever-watchful eye And let thy excellence be known; Thy mournful state appears, Decked in the robes of righteousness, And every groan, and every sigh, The world thy glories shall confess. Divine compassion hears. 4 0 Zion, learn to doubt no more, 3 No more shall foes unclean invade, Be every fear suppressed; And fill thy hallowed walls with dread; Unchanging truth, and love, and power, No more shall hell's insulting host Dwell in thy Saviour's breast. Their victory and thy sorrows boast. STEELE. 4 God, from on high, has heard thy 828 C. M. prayer; I A RISE, 0 King of grace, arise, His hand thy ruins shall repair; A And enter to thy rest; Nor will thy watchful Monarch cease Behold, thy church, with longing eyes To guard thee in eternal peace. DODDRIDGE. Waits to be owned and blest. 2 Enter, with all thy glorious train, 830 L. M. Thy Spirit and thy Word; I THILE to its grief my soul gave All that the ark did once contain V way, Could no such grace afford. To see the work of God decline, 3 Here, mighty God, accept our vows; Methought I heard the Saviour sayHere let thy praise be spread; "Dismiss thy fears, the ark is mine. WEL FA RE. 257 2 "Though for a time I hide my face, 5 Monarchs and slaves shall meet in Rely upon my love and power; love; Still wrestle at the throne of grace, Old pride shall die, and meekness And wait for ahreviving hour. reign, 3 "Take down thy long-neglected harp, When God descends from worlds above, I've seen thy tears, and heard thy To dwell with men on earth again. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~prayer; ~BALLOU. prayer; The winter season has beensharp, 83 2. M. But spring shall all its wastes re- I LOVE thy kingdom, Lord,pair." l The house of thine abode, 4 Lordl! I obey, my hopes revive; The church our blest Redeemer saved Come, join with me, ye saints, and With his own precious blood. sing: 2 I love thy Church, O God I Our foes in vain against us strive, Her walls before thee stand, For God will help and triumph bring. Dear as the apple of thine eye, NEWTON. And graven on thy hand. 83 I L. M. 3 For her my tears shall fall; HEN God descends with men For her my prayers ascend; Wi t~~HEN God dwescend with men To her my cares and toils be given, to d w e ll, Till toils and cares shall end. And all creation wakes anew, What tongue can half the wonders tell? 4 Beyond my highest joy What eye the dazzling glory view? I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, 2 Zion, the desolate, again Her hymns of love and praise. Shall see her lands with roses bloom; 5 Jesus, thou Friend divine, And Carmel's mount, and Sharon'snd Our Saviour and our King, plain, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall yield their spices and perfume: Shall great deliverance bring. Shall great deliverance bring. 3 Celestial streams shall gently flow; 6 Sure as thy truth shall last, The wilderness shall joyful be; To Zion shall be given Lilies on parche'd ground shall grow; The brightest glories earth can yield, And gladness spring on every tree: And brighter bliss of heaven. 4 The weak be strong, the fearful bold, DWIGHT. The deaf shall hear, the dumb shall 833 S. M. sing, I FAR as thy name is known, The lame shall walk, the blind behold, The world declares thy praise; And joy through all the earth shall The saints, O Lord, before thy throne, ring: Their songs of honor raise. 17 25S THE CH URCH. 2 With joy thy people stand 83 On Zion's chosen hill, 3 5. M. Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, I O LORD, thy work revive, And counsels of thy will. In Zion's gloomy hour, And make her dying graces live3 Let strangers walk around By thy restoring power. The city where we dwell, Survey with care thine holy ground, 2 Awake thy chosen few, And mark the building well,- To fervent, earnest prayer; Again may they their vows renew, 4 The order of thy house, The worship of thy court, Thy blessed presence share. 1The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows, 3 Thy Spirit then will speak And make a fair report. Through lips of feeble clay, And hearts of adamant will break, 5 How decent, and how wise! And rebels will obey. How glorious to behold! And rebels will obey. Beyond the pomp that charms the 4 Lord, lend thy gracious ear; eyes, Oh, listen to our cry! And rites adorned with gold. Oh, come and bring salvation here! 6 The God we worship now Our hopes on thee rely. HASTINGS. Will guide us till we dieWill be our God while here below, 8 3 6 s. M. And ours above the sky. WATTS. X REAT is the Lord our God,'QJ And let his praise be great; 834 S..M. He makes his churches his abode, AV, IWHO can forbear to sing, His most delightful seat. l/ Who can refuse to praise, 2 These temples of his grace, When Zion's high, celestial King How beautiful they stand! His saving power displays? The honors of our native place, 2 When sinners at his feet, And bulwarks of our land. By mercy conquered, fall? When grace, and truth, and justice 3 In Zion God is known, A refuge in distress: meet, And peace unites them all? How bright has his salvation shone, Through all her palaces! 3 Who can forbear to praise. Our high, celestial King, 4 When kings against her joined, And saw the Lord was there, When sovereign, rich, redeeming grace And saw the Lord was there, Invites our tongues to singS? In wild confusion of the mind, SWAIN. They fled with hasty fear. WELFARE. 259 5 Oft have our fathers told, 12 Keep no longer at a distance, Our eyes have often seen, Shine upon us from on high, How well our God secures the fold Lest for want of thine assistance, Where his own sheep have been. Every plant should droop and die. 6 In every new distress Lord, revive us; We'll to his house repair; All our help Inust come from thee. We'll call to mind his wondrous grace, 3 Let our mutual love be fervent, *And seek deliverance there. Make us prevalent in prayers; WATTS. Let each one esteemed thy servant, 83 7 s. M. Shun the world's bewitching snares. i f\H, for the happy hour Lord, revive us; When God will hear our cry, All our help must come from thee. Ancd send, with a reviving power, 4 Break the tempter's fatal power His Spirit from on high. Turn the stony heart to flesh; 2 We meet, we sing, we pray, And begin, from this good hour, We listen to the word, To revive thy work afresh. In vain;-we see no cheering ray, Lord, revive us; No cheering voice is heard. All our help must come from thee. 3 While many crowd thy house, NEWTON. How few, around thy board, 839 8s & 7s. Meet to recount their solemn vows, NCE, 0 Lord, thy garden And bless thee as their Lord! flourished, 4 Thou, thou alone canst give Ever,y part looked gay and green; Thy gospel sure success; Then thy word our spirits nourished, Canst bid the dying sinner live Happy seasons we have seen! Anew in holiness. 2 But a drought has since succeeded, 5 Come, then, with power divine, And a sad decline we see; Spirit of life and love! Lord, thy help is greatly needed, Then shall this people all be thine, Help can only come from thee. This church like that above. 3 Some, in whom we once delighted, We shall meet no more below; 83 8 8s, 7s & 4s. Some, alas! we fear are blighted,i Q; AVIOUR, visit thy plantation, Scarce a single leaf they show. J_ Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain; 4 Dearest Saviour, hasten hither, All will come to desolation, Thou canst make them bloom again; Unless thou return again. Oh, permit them not to wither, Lord, revive us; Let not all our hopes be vain! All our help must come from thee. NEWTON. 260 THE CHUR CH. 840 God thy Saviour will defend thee; 4Ss & 7s. Victory is thine at last: I 7 ION, dreary and in anguish, thy conficts'Mid the desert hast thou End in everlasting rest. strayed! EKLL-Y. Oh, thou weary, cease to languish; 82 8s Jesus shall lift up thy head.2 8s, 7s & s. 2 Still lamenting and bemoaning I ION stands with hills surb bemoaning, ~.~ rounded-'Mid thy follies and thy woes Zion, kept by power divine; Soon repenting and returningn, All thy solitude shall close. Though the world in arms combine; 3 Though benighted and forsaken, Happy Zion, Though afflicted and distressed; What a favored lot is thine His almighty arm shall waken; Zion's.King shall give thee rest. Every human tie may peris HASTINGS. Friend. to friend unfaithful prove; 8 Mothers cease their own to cherish; 8s, 7s & 4s. Heaven and earth at last remove: I O N the mountain's top appearing, But no Changes Lo! the sacred herald stands, Can attend Jehovah's love. Welcome news to Zion bearingZion, long- in hostile lands: 3 In the furnace God may prove thee, Mournintg captive! Thence.to bring thee forth more God himself shall loose thy bands. bright, But can never cease to love thee; 2 Has thy night been long and mournful? bu~~~~. ~Thou art precious in his sight; HIave thy friends unfaithful proved? God is with theeHave thy foes been proud and scornful? God, thne everlastng lght. God, thine everlasting light. By thy sighs and tears unmoved? KELLY. Cease thy mourning; Zion still is well beloved. 843 8s, 7s & 4s. 3 God, thy God, will now re thee; I EE, from Zion's sacred mountain, He himself appears thy Friend; 3 Streams of living water flow; All thy foes shall flee before thee; God has opened there a fountain Here their boasts and triumphs end: That supplies the world below; Great deliverance They are blessed Zion's King will surely send..'Who its sovereign virtues know. 4 Peace and joy shall now attend thee; 2 Through ten thousand channels flowing All thy warfare now is past; Streams of mercy find their way:. WELFARE. 261 Life, and health, and joy bestowing 845 M. Waking beauty from decay. H.M. Oh, ye nations, I I C HRIST is our Corner-stone; Hail the long-expected day! On him alone we build; 3 Gladdened by the flowing treasure, With his true saints alone All-enriching as it goes, The courts of heaven are filled: Lo! the desert smiles with pleasure, On his great love our hopes we place, Buds and blossoms as the rose; Of present grace and joys above. Lo! the desert Sings fLo! twhere'er it flows. 2 Oh, then, with hymns of praise Sings for joy where'er it flows. KELLY. Our hallowed courts shall ring! 84A Our voices we will raise,'t s H. M. The Three in One to sing; i O ZION! tune thy voice, And thus proclaim in joyful song, And raise thy hands on high; Both loud and long,' that glorious Name. Tell all the earth thy joys, And boast salvation nigh; 3 Here, gracious God, do thou Cheerful in God, arise and shine, Forevermore draw nigh; While rays divine stream all abroad. Accept each faithful vow, And mark each suppliant sigh: W2H ithe beams that cannotg fade; In copious shower, on all who pray, With beams that cannot fade; His all-resplendent grace Each holy day, thy blessings pour. He pours around thy head; 4 Here may we gain from heaven The nations round, thy form shall view, The grace which we implore, With lustre new divinely crowned. And may that grace, once given, 3 In honor to his name, Be with us evermore,Reflect that sacred light; Until that day when all the blest And loud that grace proclaim, To endless rest are called away. Which makes thy darkness bright; CHANDLER. Pursue his praise, till sovereign love, 8 s & In worlds above, the glory raise. r H AIL to the brightness of Zion's 4 There, on his holy hill, A brighter sun shall rise, glad morning! And, with his radiance, fill And, with his radiance, fill Joy to the lands that in darkness Those fairer, purer skies; have lain; While, round his throne, ten thousad Hushed be the accents ofnd ~~~~~stars, ~mourning, In nobler spheres, his influence own. Zion in triumph begins her mild DODDRIDGE. reign. 262 THE CHURCH.' 2 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad Yet saints their watch are keeping, morning, Their cry goes up, " How long?" Long by the prophets of Israel fore- And soon the night of weeping told; - Shall be the morn of song. Hail to the millions from bondage re-'"Mid toil, and tribulation, turning, And tumult of her war, Gentiles and Jews the blest vision She waits the' consummation behold. Of peace forevermore; 3 Lo! in the desert, rich flowers are Till with the vision glorious springing, Her longint eyes are blest, Streams ever copious are gliding And the-great Church victorious along; Shall be the Church at rest. Loud from the mountain-tops echoes 88. M. are ringing, 8. P.M. Wastes rise in verdure, and mingle I THE Lord into his garden comes; in song. The spices yield a rich perfume; The lilies grow and thrive; 4 See, from all lands-from the isles of The lilies row Refreshing showers of grace divine, the ocean, From Jesus flow to every vine, Praise to Jehovah ascending on h Which makes the dead revive. high; Fallen are the engines of war and 2 Oh that this dry and barren ground commotion, In springs of water may abound, Shouts of salvation are rending the A fruitful soil become! sky. HXSTINGs. The d'esert blossoms as the rose, sky. HASTINGS. hen Jesus conquers all his foes, 847 7s & 6s. And makes his people one. i T HE Church's one foundation 3 The glorious time is rolling on, I Is Jesus Christ her Lord; The gracious work is now begun, She is his new creation My soul a witness is! By water and the Word: "Oh, taste and see the pardon free, From heaven he came and sought her, For all mankind as well as me! To be his holy Bride, Oh, come to Christ and live!" With his own blood he bought her, 4 Amen, amen, my soul replies, And for her life he died. I'm bound to meet you in the skies, 2 Though with a scornful wonder And claim my mansion there! Men see her sore opprest, Now here's my heart,and here's my hand, By schisms rent asunder, To meet you in that heavenly land, By heresies distrest, Where we shall part no more. LOVE AND GRA TITUDE. 263 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 849 s& 7s. 850 L. M. I ~"'*OME, thou Fount of every bless- I AWAKE, my soul, in joyful lays, C / eingy! b - And sing thy great Redeemer's Tune my heart to sing thy grace; praise; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, He justly claims a song from me: Call for songs of loudest praise. His loving-kindness, oh, how free! 2 Teach me some melodious sonnet 2 He saw me ruined in the fall, Sung by flaming tongues above; Yet loved me notwithstanding all; Praise the mount-I'm fix'd upon it!- He saved me from my lost estate: Mount of thy redeeming love. His loving-kindness, oh, how great! 3 Here I'1 raise mine Ebenezer; 3 Though numerous hosts of mighty foes, Hither by thy help I'm come; Though earth and hell my way oppose, And I hope, by thy good pleasure, He safely leads my soul along: Safely to arrive at home. His loving-kindness, oh, how strong! 4 Jesus sought me when a stranger, 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Wandering from the fold of God; Has gathered thick and thundered He, to rescue me from danger, loud, Interposed his precious blood. He near my soul has always stood: Oh, to grace how great a debtor His loving-kindness, oh, how good! 5 Oh, to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be! 5 Often I feel my sinful heart Let thy grace, Lord, like a fetter, Prone from my Jesus to depart; Bind my wandering heart to thee. But though I have him- oft forgot, 6 Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; His loving-kindness changes not. Prone to leave the God I love; 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale; Here's my heart; oh, take and seal it! Soon all my mortal powers must fail: Seal it from thy courts above. Oh, may my last expiring breath Chorus. ROBINSON. His lovingkiindness sing in death!. I love Jesus, Hallelujah! 7 Then, let me mount and soar away I love Jesus, yes, I do; To the bright world of endless day, I do love Jesus, he's my Saviour; And sing with rapture and surprise, Jesus smiles, and loves me too. His loving-kindness in the skies! MEDLEY. 264- THE CHRISTIAN L IFE. 85s To feed them in pastures of love; 8 5 1 1 is & 9s. Say, why in the valley I O H! how happy are they Of death should I weep, i VWho their Saviour obey, Or alone in this wilderness rove. And have laid up their treasure above! 3 Ye daughters of Zion, Tongue can never express Declare, have you seen The sweet comfort and peace The star that on Israel shone? Of a soul in its earliest love. Say, if in your tents 2 That sweet comfort was mine My Beloved has been, When the favor divine And where with his flocks he is gone? I had found in the blood of the Lamb. 4 Love sits in his eyelids, When at first I believed,.And scatters delight EWhat true joy I received! Through all the bright mansions on high! What a heaven in Jesus' sweet name! Their faces the cherubim Veil in his sight, 3'Twas a heaven below And tremble with fulness of joy. Mny Redeemer to know; My Redeemer to know; 5 He looks! and ten thousands And the angels could do nothing more Of angels rejoice, Than to fall at his feet, tt, And myriads wait for his word; And the story repeat, He speaks! and eternity, And the Lover of sinners adore. Filled with his voice, 4 Jesus, all the day long, Re-echoes the praise of the Lord. Was my joy and my song: 6 Dear Shepherd! I hear, and Oh, that all his salvation might see! Will follow thy call; "He hath loved me," I cried, I know the sweet sound of thy voice; " IHe hath suffered and died Restore and defend me, To redeem such a rebel as me " For thou art my all, C. WESLEY. And in thee I will ever rejoice. SWAIN. 852 11s & 9s. 853 6s fI nTHOU, in whose presence I THY works, not mine, O Christ! My soul takes delight, Speak gladness to this heart; On.whom in affliction I call, They tell me all is done; ~My comfort by day, They bid my fear depart: And my sontg in the night, 2 Thy tears, not mine, O Christ, My hope, my salvation, my all. Have wept my guilt away; 2 Where dost thou, dear Shepherd,. And turned this night of mine Resort with thy sheep, Into a blessed day: LOVE AND GRA TITUDE. 265 3 Thy wounds, not mine, O Christ, 4 I bring my grief to thee, Can heal my bruised soul; The grief I cannot tell; Thy stripes, not mine, contain No words shall needed be, Tile balm that makes me whole: Thou knowest all so well. 4 Thy cross, not mine, O Christ, 5 My joys to thee I bring, Has borne the awful load The'joys thy love has given, Of sins that none could bear That each may be a wing But the incarnate God: To lift me nearer heaven. 5 Thy death, not mine, O Christ, 6 My life I bring to thee, Has paid the ransom due; I would not be my own; Ten thousand deaths like mine O Saviour, let me be Would have been all too few: Thine ever, thine alone! SUNDAY MAG. Atered. 6 Thy righteousness alone Can clothe and beautify; 855 7s & 6s. I wrap it round my soul, I I LAY my sins on Jesus, In this I'll live and die. The spotless Lamb of God; Chorus. He bears them all, and frees us From the accursed load: Jesus paid it all; All to him I owe; I bring my guilt to Jesus, Sin had left a crimson stain: To wash my crimson stains, White in his blood most precious, He washed it white as snow. Till not a stain remains. 8 54 6s. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus; All fullness dwells in him; I J BRING my sins to thee, He healeth my diseases, 1 The sins I cannot count, He doth my soul redeem: That all may cleansed be I lay my griefs on Jesus, In thy once-opened fount. My burdens and my cares; 2 My heart to thee I bring, He from them all releases, The heart I cannot read, He all my sorrow shares. A faithless,-wandering thing, 3 I rest my soul on Jesus, An evil heart indeed. This r eary soul of mine;sus, 3 To thee I bring my care, His right hand me embraces, The care I cannot flee; I on his breast recline: Thou wilt not only share, I love the name of Jesus, But take it all for me. Immanuel, Christ, the Lord; 266 TTE CHRIS TIAN' LIFE. Like fragrance on the breezes,8 His name abroad is poured. 57 7s. 6 1. I BLESSED are the sons of God; 4 I long to be like Jesus, They are bought with Jesus' blood; Meek, loving, lowly, mild; They are ransomed fi-om the graveI long to be like Jesus, Life eternal they shall have:'The~ Father's holy child* VWith them numbered may we be, I long to be with Jesus Here, and in eternity. Amid the heavenly throng, To sing with saints his praises, 2 They are justified by grace, And learn the angels' song. BONAR. They enjoy the Saviour's peace; All, their sins are washed away; 8 56 7s & s. They shall stand in God's great day: 7s & Os. I (~~ BLESSED feet of Jesus, With them numbered may we be, Weary with seeking me Here, and in eternity. Stand at God's bar of judgment 3 They produce the fruits of grace, And intercede for me. In the. works of righteousness; O knees which bent in anguish They are harmless, meek, and mild, In dark Gethsemane! Holy, blameless, undefiled: Kneel at the throne of glory VWith them numbered may we be, And- intercede for me. Here, and in eternity. 2 0 hands that were extended 4 They are lights upon the earth, Upon tlre awful tree! Children of a heavenly birth; HIold up those precious nail prints One with God, with Jesus one; Which intercede for me. Glory is in them begun:,0 head -so deeply pierc6d With them numbered may we be, With thorns which sharpest be! Here, and in eternity. Bend low before thy Father, IUMPHREYS. And intercede for me. 858 7s. 61. 3 0 body scarred and wounded, 7s. My sacrifice to be! I NT OW, 0 God, thine own I am! 1N~W'Now I give thee back thine Present thy perfect offering Now I give thee back thine And intercede for me. own Freedom, friends, and health, and O loving risen Saviour, From death and sorrow free! fame, Consecrate to thee alone: Though throned in endless glory, rhine I live, the happy I b l itred orm.Thine I live, thrice happy I! Still intercede for me. TRANS. FROM THE ITALIAN. Happier still if thine I die. LOVE AND' GRA TITUDE. 267 2 Take me, Lord, and all my powers; 8 6 Take my mind, and heart, and 7s. 6 lines. will; I CHOSEN not for good in me, All my goods, and all my hours,. Wakened up from wrath to flee, All I know, and all I feel, Hidden in the Saviour's side, All I think, or speak, or do- By the Spirit sanctifiedTake my soul and make it new'! Teach me, Lord, on earth to show, C. WESLEY. By my love, how much I owe. 2 Oft I walk beneath the cloud, 859 7s. 6 lines. Dark as midnight's gloomy shroud; But, when fear is at the height, HEN this passing world is b I doHEN this passing world s Jesus comes, and all. is light; Blessed Jesus! bid me show, When has sunk yon glorious sun; Doubting saints how much I owe. When, from off the mount of God, We review the path we've trod; 3 Oft the nights of sorrow reignThen, Lord, shall I fully know- Weeping, sickness, sighing, pain; Not. till then-how much I owe! But a night thirle anger burnsMorning comes, and joy returns: 2 When I hear the wicked call God of comforts God of comforts! bid me show On the rocks and hills to fall; To thy poor how much I owe. When I see them start and shrink, On the fiery deluge brink; 4 When in flowery paths I tread, Then, Lord, shall I fully know- Oft by sin I'm captive led; Not till then-how much I owe! Oft I fall, but still-ariseJesus comes-the tempter flies: 3 When I Stand before the throne, Blessed Jesus! bid me show Clothed in beauty not my own; Weary sinners all I owe. When I see thee as thou art, MCCHEYNE. Love thee with unsinning heart; Then, Lord, shall I fully know- 86 i 6s &4s. Not till then-how much I owe! T OW I have found a Friend, Jesus is mine; 4 When the praise of heaven I hear, lovJesus is mine; Loud as thunders to the ear, JIis love shall never e. d, Loud as many waters' noise, Jesus is mine. Sweet as harps' melodious voice, Though earthly joys decrease, Then, Lord, shall I fully know- Though human friendships cease, Not till then-how much I oe! Now I have lasting peace MCCIIEYNE. Jesus is mine. 268 THE CHRISTIAN IFE. 2 Though I grow poor and old, Dark is the wilderness; Jesus is mine; Earth has no resting-place; He will my faith uphold, Jesus alone can bless; Jesus is mine; Jesus is mine. He shall my wants supply, 2 Tempt not my soul away; His precious blood is nighl, Jesus is mine: Nought can my hope destroy, Here would I ever stay; Jesus is mine. Jesus is mine: 3 When earth shall pass away, Perishing things of clay Jesus is mine! Born but for one brief day, In the great Judgment day, Pass from my heart away; Jesus is mine! Jesus is mine. Oh! what a glorious thing, 3 Farewell, ye dreams of night, Then to behold my King, Jesus is mine: On tuneful harp to sing, Lost in this dawning bright, Jesus is mine. Jesus is mine: 4 Farewell mortality! All that my soul has tried Jesus is mine.' Left but a dismal void Welcome eternity! Jesus has satisfied; Jesus is mine. Jesus is mine. He my Redemption is, 4 Farewell mortality; Wisdom and Righteousness, Jesus is mine: Life, Light, and Holiness, Welcome, eternity; Jesus is mine. Jesus is mine: 5 Father! thy name I bless, Welcome, O loved and blest! Jesus is mine; Welcome, sweet scenes of rest; Thine was the sovereign grace, Welcome, my Saviour's breast; Jesus is mine. Jesus is mine! BoNAR. Spirit of holiness, 86 Sealing the Father's grace 3 7s & Os. Thou mad'st my soul embrace, i I LOVE to tell the story. J.esus as mine. RYLE. Of unseen things above, Of J,.esus and his glory, 6s & 4s. Of Jesus and his love. ~ I FADE, fade, each earthly joy; I love to tell the story, Jesus is mine! Because I know it's true; Break, every tender tie; It satisfies my longings, Jesus is mine. As notthing else would do. LO VE A/VD GRA TITUDE. 269 2 I love to tell the story: 2 It was the sight of thy dear cross, More wonderful it seems First weaned my soul from earthly Than all the golden fancies things, Of all our golden dreams. And taught me to esteem as dross I love to tell the story: The mirth of fools and pomp of It did so much for me! kings. And that is just the reason 3 I want that grace that springs from I tell it n9w to thee. thee, 3 I love to tell the story: That quickens all things where it'Tis pleasant to repeat flows, What seems, each time I tell it, And makes a wretched thorn like me More wonderfully sweet.. Bloom as the myrtle or the rose. I. love to tell the story: 4 For sure, of all the plants that share For some have never heard The notice of my Father's eye, The message of salvation None proves less grateful to his care, From God's own holy word. Or yields him meaner fruit than I. 4 I love to tell the story; COWPER. For those who know it best 865 L. M. Seem hungering and thirsting I J ESUS, thy boundless love to me To hear it like the rest. No thought can reach, no tongue And when, in scenes of glory, declare; I sing the New, New Song, Unite my thankful heart to thee,'Twill be-the Old, Old Story And reign without a rival there. That I have loved so long! 2 Thy love, how cheering is its ray! C/horus. All pain before its presence flies; I love to tell the story, Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away'Twill be my theme in glory, Where'er its healing beams arise. To tell the old, old story 3 Oh, let thy love my soul inflame, Of Jesus and his love. And to thy service sweetly bind; Transfuse it through my inmost frame, 864 / L M And mould me wholly to thy mind. L.M. 4 Thy love, in sufferings, be my peace; I THIRST, but not as on'ce I did Thy love, in weakness, make me The vain delights of earth to strong share;. And, when the storms of life shall Thy wounds, Immanuel, all forbid cease, That I should seek my pleasure Thy love shall be in heaven my song. there. c. WESLEY. 270 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 8 66 L.M. 3 I would love thee; look upon me, 86nL.t M. Ever guide me with thine eye: I'TIS not the skill of human art, I would love thee; if not nourished Which gives me power my God By thy love, my soul would die. to know; The sacred lessons of the heart 4 I would love thee; I have vowed it, Come not from instruments belowr. On thy love my heart is set: While I love thee, I will never 2 Love is my teacher; he can tell While I love thee My Redeemer's blood forget. The wonders that he learnt above:' No other Master knows so well;'Tis Love alone can tell of Love. 869 8s & 7s. D. MADAME GUION. 867 L M. I H AIL, my ever-blessed Jesus! 867 L. M. Only,thee I wish to sing; LOVE! who gav'st thy life for To my soul thy name is precious, me, Thou my Prophet, Priest, and And won an everlasting good King; Through thy sore anguish on the tree, Oh, what mercy flows from heaven i I ever think upon thy blood. Oh, what joy and happiness! 2 Iever thank thy sacred wounds, Love I much? I've much forgiven,Thou wounded Love, thou Holiest! I'm a miracle of grace. But most when life is near its bounds, 2 Once with Adam's race in ruin, And in thy bosom safe I rest. Unconcerned in sin I lay; 3 0 Love! who unto death has grieved Swift destruction still pursuing, For this cold heart, unworthy thine, Till my Saviour passed that way; Whom the cold grave and death re- Witness, all ye hosts of heaven, ceived, My Redeemer's tenderness: I thank thee for that grief divine. Love I much? I've much forgiven,868 I'm a miracle of grace! 868 8s&7s. T WOULD lovet 8s & 7s. 3 Shout, ye bright angelic choir! I F WOULD love thee, God and Praise the Lamb enthroned above! 1 While, astonished, I admire My Redeemer, and my King; God's free grace and boundless I would love thee; for, without thee, love: Life is but a bitter thing. That blest moment I received him 2 I would love thee; every blessing Filled my soul with joy and peace: Flows to me from out thy throne: Loxe I much? I've much forgiven,I would love thee; he who loves thee I'm a miracle of grace! Never feels himself alone. WINGROVE. LO VE AND GRA TITUDE. 271 870 2 Oh what a blessed hope is ours! 870 C. M. While here on earth we stay, x I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, We imore than taste the heavenly "Come unto me, and rest; powers, Lay down, thou weary one, lay down And antedate that day: Thy head upon my breast." We feel the resurrection nearI came to Jesus as I was, Our life in Christ concealedWeary, and worn, and sad; And with his glorious presence here I found in him a resting-place, Our earthen vessels filled. And he has made me glad. 3 Oh, would he more.of heaven bestow, z I heard the voice of Jesus say, And let the vessels break "Behold, I freely give And let our And let our ransomed spirits go The living water; thirsty one, To grasp the God we seek; Stoop down, and drink, and live." In rapturous awe on him to gaze, I came to Jesus, and I drank Who bought the sight for me, Of that life-giving stream: And shout and wonder at his grace My thirst was quenched, my soul re- To all eternity. c. WESLEY. vived, And now I live in him. 872 c. M. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, H, gift of gifts! oh, grace of "I am this dark world's Light; faith! Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, My God! how can it be And all thy day be bright." That thou, who hast discerning love, I looked to Jesus, and I found Shouldst give that gift to me? In him my Star, my Sun; And in that Light of life I'll walk 2 How many hearts thou mightst have Till all my journey's done. had noNAR. More innocent than mine! How many souls more worthy far 87 I c. M. Of that sweet touch of thine! I H OW happy every child of grace, Ah, grace into unlikeliest hearts Who knows his sins forgiven! It is thy boast to come, It is thy boast to come, This earth, he cries, is not my place, The glory of thy light to find I seek my place in heaven: A country far from mortal sight, Yet oh, by faith I see 4 The crowd of cares, the weightiest The land of rest, the saints' delight, cross, The heaven prepared for me. Seem trifles less than light 272 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Earth looks so little and so low 2 If there's a fervor in my soul, When faith shines full and bright. And fervor sure there is, 5 Oh, happy, happy that I am! Now it shall be at thy control, If thou canst be, O faith, And but to serve thee rise. The treasure that thou art in life, 3 If love, that mildest flame, can rest What wilt thou be in death! In hearts so hard as mine, LYRA CATH. Come, gentle Saviour, to my breast, Its love shall all be thine. 873 c. M. 4 Now the gay world with treacherous i ALL that I was, my sin and guilt, art t-' My death was all my own,- Shall tempt my heart in vain, All that I am, I owe to thee, I have conveyed away that heart, My gracious God, alone. Ne'er to return again. MORAVIAN. 2 The evil of my former state 8 Was mine, and only mine; 7 The good in which I now rejoice, I DO not I love thee, O my Lord? Is thine, and only thine...Behold my heart and see; And turn the dearest idol out 3 The darkness of my former state', That dates to rival thee. The bondage, all was mine; 2 Do not I love thee from my soul? The light of life, in which I walk, 2 Do not I love thee from my soul? Then let me nothing love: Dead be my heart to every joy 4 That grace first made me feel my sin, When Jesus cannot move. It taught me to believe; 3 Is not thy name melodious still Then, in believing, peace I found, To mine attentive ear? And now I live-I live! Doth not each pulse with pleasure 5 All that I am, e'en here on earth; bound, All that I hope to be, My Saviour's voice to hear? When Jesus comes, and glory dawns, 4 Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock I owe it, Lord, to thee. I would disdain to feed? nONAR. Hast thou a foe before whose face 87+ C. M. I fear thy cause to plead? 8EARS74T Lca. M. tu5 Thou know'st I love thee, dearest I hDEAREST Lamb, take thou Lord, hBut oh, I long to soar Where can such sweetness be, Far from the sphere of mortal joys, As I have tasted in thy love, And learn to love thee more. As I have found in thee? DODDRIDGE. LO YVE A ND GRA TI T UDE. 273 876 3 All that I am, and all I have, C. M. Shall be forever thine; I \ /[ Y God, what silken cords are Whate'er my duty bids me give, thine, My cheerful hands resign. How soft, and yet how strong; Ho oft, and yet how trong; 4 Yet if I might make some reserve, While power and truth, and love com-ty id not call, And duty did not call, bine I love myGod with zeal so great, To draw our souls along. That I would give him all. 2 Thou saw'st us crushed beneath the yoke 878 L. M. Of Satan and of sin; I OT all the nobles of the earth, Thy hand the iron bondage broke, N Who boast the honors of their Our worthless hearts to win. birth, 3 The guilt of twice ten thousand sins So high a dignity can claim, One offering takes away; As those who bear the Christian name. And grace, when first the war begins, 2 To them the privilege is given Secures the crowning day. To be the sons and heirs of heaven; Sons of the God who reigns on high, 4 Comfort through all this vale of tears And heirs of joy beyond the sky. And heirs of joy beyond the sky. In rich profusion flows, And glory of unnumbered years 3 His will he makes them early know, Eternity b~estows. And teaches their young feet to go; Whispers instruction to their minds, 5 Drawn by such cords we onward move, And on their hearts his precepts binds. Till round thy thronie we meet; 4 Their daily wants his hands supply, And, captives -n the chains of love, Their steps he guards with watchful Embrace our Conq'ror's feet. DODDRIDGE. eye: Leads them from earth to heaven 877 above, 77 c. M. And crowns them with eternal love. 1 OW can I sink with such a prop STENNETT. As my eternal God, 879 L. M. Who bears the earth's huge pillars up I OMPLETE in thee! no work And spreads the heavens abroad? of mine 2 How can I die while Jesus lives, May take, dear' Lord, the place of Who rose and left the dead? thine; Pardon and grace my soul receives Thy blood has pardon bought for me, From mine exalted Head. And I am now complete in thee. 18 274 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 2 Complete in thee-no more shall sin 5 They scorn to seek earth's golden toys, Thy grace has conquered, reign within; But spend the day, and share the Thy voice will bid the tempter flee, night, And I shall stand complete in thee. In numbering o'er the richer joys That heaven prepares for their de3 Complete in thee-each want sup- light plied, liht. WATTS. And no good thing to me denied, 88 L. M. Since thou my portion, Lord, wilt be, ESUS! thy robe of righteousness I JaESUS! thy robe of righteousness I ask no more —complete in thee. Iask no J My beauty is, my glorious dress; 4 Dear Saviour! when, before thy bar,'Mid flaming worlds, in this arrayed, All tribes and tongues assembled are, With joy shall I lift up my. head. Among thy chosen may I be At thy right handcomplete in thee. 2 When from the dust of death I rise, At thy right hand-ncomplete in thee. A. R. W. To claim my mansion in the skies, E'en then shall this be all my pleaL. M. "Jesus hath lived and died for me." Ir ORD, how secure and blest are - ~~they ~3 This spotless robe the same appears, Who feel the joys of pardoned sin! When ruined nature sinks in years; No age can change its lovely hue; Should storms of wrath shake earth No age can change it lovely hue; Its glory is forever new. and sea, Their minds have heaven and peace 4 0 let the dead now hear thy voice; within. Now bid thy banished ones rejoice; Their beauty this, their glorious dress, 2 The day glides swiftly o'er their heads, Jesus, the Lord, our righteousness. Made up of innocence and love; And soft and silent as the shades, 882 L Their nightly minutes gently move. I I OW vast the treasure we pos3 Quick as their thoughts their joys 1 sess, come on, How rich thy bounty, King of grace! Btit fly not half so swift away; This world is ours, and worlds to Their souls are ever bright as noon, come; And calm as summer evenings be. Earth is our lodge, and heaven our 4 How oft they look to heavenly hills, home. Where streams of living pleasures 2 All things are ours, the gifts of God, flow, The purchase of a Saviour's blood; And longing hopes and cheerful smiles While the good Spirit shows us how Sit undisturbed upon their brow! To use and to improve them too. LOVE AND GRA TITUDE. 275 3 If peace and plenty crown my days, 3 Yea, into nothing would I fall They help me, Lord, to speak thy For thee alone, my All in All; praise; To feel thy love, my only joy, If bread of sorrows be my food, To tell thy love, my sole emplby. Those sorrows work my lasting good. 88 4 I would not change my blest estate 88 L. M. For all the world calls good or great; I THOU, whom my soul admires And, while my faith can keep her hold, above I envy not the sinner's gold. All earthly joy and earthly loveTell me, dear Shepherd, let me know, 88 3' L.M. Where do thy sweetest pastures grow? I ~O more, ye wise! your wisdom 2 Where is the shadow of that rock, IN me boast; That from the sun defends thy flock? No more, ye strong! your valor trust; Fain would I feed among thy sheep, No more, ye rich! survey your store, Among them rest, among them sleep. Elate with heaps of shining ore. 3 Why should thy bride appear like one 2 Glory, ye saints, in this alone,- That turns aside to paths unknown? That God, your God, to you is known; My constant feet would never rove, That you have owned his sovereign Would never seek, another love. sway, That you have felt his cheering ray. 4 The footsteps of thy flock I see; The sweetest pastures here they be; 3 All else, which we our treasure call, A wondrous feast thy love prepares, May in one fatal moment fall; Bought with thy wounds, and groans, But what their happiness can move, and tears. Whom God, the blessed, deigns to love? DODDRIDGE. 5 His dearest flesh he makes my food, And bids me drink his richest blood; 884 L. M. Here to these hills, my soul would i ] 4Y precious Lord, for thy dear come, Name Till my Beloved leads me home.' WATTS. I bear the cross, despise the shame; Nor do I faint while thou art near; 886 L. M. I lean on thee; how can I fear? F allthejoyswemortalsknow,, No other name but thine is given Jesus, thy love exceeds the To cheer my soul, in earth or heaven; rest; No other wealth Nwill I require; Love the best blessing here below, No other friend can I desire. The nearest image of the blest. 27G6 agTHE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 2 While we are held ih thine embrace, 888 There's not a thought attempts to rove; I THE Shadow of the Rock! Each smile upon thy beauteous face Stay, pilgrim, stay Fixes, and charms, and fires our love. Night treads upon the heels of 3 While of thy absence we complain, day; And long, or'weep in all we do, There is no other resting-place this There's a strange pleasure in the pain, fvay. And tears have their own sweetness The Rock is near, The well is clear. too. Rest in the, Shadow of the Rock! 4 When round thy courts by day we rove, Or ask the watchman of the night 2 The Shadow of the Rock I For some kind tidings of our love, All come alone; Thy very name creates delight. All, ever since the sun hath shone, 5 Jesus, our God, yet rather come,- Who traveled by this road, have come Our eyes would dwell upon thy face: alone.'Tis best to see our Lord at home, Be of good cheerAnd feel the presence of his grace. A home is here- WATTS. Rest in the Shadow of the Rock! 887 L.M. I LOVE, I love thee, Lord most 3 The Shadow of the Rock! h LOV~;;igh! To weary feet, Because thou first hast lov'd me; That have been diligent and fleet, I seek no other lierty The sleep is deeper, and the shad I seek no other liberty But that of being bound to thee.more sweet. 0 weary, rest! 2 May memory no thought suggest, But shall to thy pure glory tend: Rest in the Shadow of the Rock Rest in the Shadow of the Rock! My understanding find no rest, Except in thee, its only end. 4 The Shadow of the Rock 3 All mine is thine; say but the word, One day of pain, Whate'er thou willest shall be done; Thou scarce wilt hope the Rock I know thy love, all-gracious Lord; gain, I know it seeks my good alone. Yet there wilt sleep thy last sleep 4 Apart from thee all things are naught; the plain. Then grant, O my supremest Bliss,- And'only wake Grant me to love thee as I ought; In heaven's daybreakThou givest all in giving this. Rest in the Shadow of the Rock! XAVIER. FAT LO VE AND GRA TITUDE. 277 889 Oh, thou art all to me! 8s & 6s. Nothing to please I see, i T HE cross! the cross! the blood- Nothing apart from thee, stained cross! Jesus, my Lord! The hallowed cross I see! 2 Tlou, blessed Son of God, Reminding me of precious blood Hast bought me with thy blood, That once was shed for me. me with thy blood, Jesus, my Lolrd! 2 The cross! the cross! that heavy O! how grea t is thylove, cross,'All other loves above, My Saviour bore for me; Love that I daily prove,, It bowed him to the earth with grief Jesus, my Lord! On sad Mount Calvary. 3 When unto thee I flee, 3 The wounds! the wounds! those pain- Thou wilt my refuge be, ful wounds; Jesus, my Lord! Oh! they were made for me! What need I now to fear? His hands and feet, his holy head, What earthly grief or care, Ail pierced and torn I see. Since thou art ever near? 4 The death! the death'! the awful death Jesus, my Lord! That Jesus died for me! 4 Soon thou wilt come again! I heard his groans, his prayer, "For- I shall be happy then, give," Jesus, my Lord! His bleeding side I see. Then thine own face I'll see, Then I shall like thee be, 5 The love! the love! the matchless love, Then evermore with thee, That bled upon the tree! It melts my heart, it wins my love, It brings me, Lord, to thee. 8 91 ~ Chorus. I t MAZING grace! how sweet the Oh, the blood! the precious blood tsu That Jesus shed for me; That saved a wretch like me! Upon the cross, in crimson flood, I once was lost, but now am foundJust now by faith I see. Was blind, but now I see. 2'Twas grace that taught my heart to 90 & s4s. fear, J ESUS, thy name I love, And grace my fears relieved; All other names above, How precious did that grace appear, Jesus, my Lord! The hour I first believed! 278 THE CiHRISTIAN L IFE. 3 Through many dangers, toils and 5 Let those that sow in sadness wait snares,. Till'the fair harvest come'; I have already come; They shall confess their sheaves are'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus great, far, And shout the blessings home. And grace will lead me home. WArrS. 4 Yes-when this flesh and heart shall 893 L. M. fail, And mortal life shall cease, I ESUS, engrave it on my heart, I shall possess, within the vail, JThat thou the one thing needful A life of joy and peace. art; NEWTON. I could from all things parted be, But never, never, Lord, from thee. Oh, how I love Jesus; Oh, how I love Jesus; 2 Needful is thy most precious blood, Oh, how I love Jesus; To reconcile my soul to God; Because he first loved me. Needful is thy indulgent care; Needful thy all-prevailing prayer. 892 C. M. 3 Needful thy presence, dearest Lord, I7ZHEN God revealed his gra- True peace and comfort to afford; cious name, Needful thy promise, to impart And changed my mournful state, Fresh life and vigor to my heart. My rapture seemed a pleasing dream, The grace appeared so great. 4 Needful art thou, my guide, my stay, Through all life's dark and wearyway; 2 The world beheld the glorious change, Nor less in death thou'It needful be, An~d~ did thy hand confess; To bring my spirit home to thee. My tongue broke out in unknown strains, 5 Then needful still, my God, my King, And sung surprising grace.. Thy name eternally I'll sing! 3 "Great is the work," my neighbors Glory and praise be ever his,cried, The one thing needful Jesus is! MEDLEY. And owned thy power divine; "Great is the work," my heart replied, 89 " And be the glory thine." L. M. 4 The Lord can clear the darkest skies, I HOU only Sovereign of myheart, Can give us day for night; i My Refuge, my Almighty Friend, Make drops of sacred sorrow rise And can my soul from thee depart, To rivers of delight. On whom alone my hopes depend? LO VE AND GRA TITUDE. 279 2 Whither, ah! whither shall I go, 896 A wretched wanderer from my Lord? 096 L.M. Can this dark world of sin and woeTHER, oh, whither should One glimpse of happiness afford? V I fly But to my loving Saviour's breast? 3 Eternal life thy words impartSecure within thine arms to lie, On these my fainting spirit lives; And safe beneath thy wings to rest! Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart Than all the rocndc of nature gives. 2 I have no skill the snare to shun, But thou, O Christ, my Wisdom art; 4 Thy name my inmost powers adore; I ever into ruin run, Thou art my Life, my Joy, my Care; But thou art greater than my heart. Depart from thee!'tis death,'tis more; an my heart.'Tis endless ruin, deep despair 3 I have no might t' oppose the foe, But everlasting strength is thine; 5 Low at thy feet my soul would lie; B Show me the way that I should go, Here safety dwells, and peace diShow me the path I should decline. Still let me live beneath thine eye, 4 Foolish, and impotent, and blind, For life, eternal life, is thine. Lead me a way I have not known; STEELE. Bring me where I my heaven may find, 895 L. M. The heaven of loving thee alone. WESLEY. Y God, permit me not to be A stranger to myself and thee; 97 L. Amid a thousand thoughts I rove, I AND dost thou say, "Ask what Forgetful of my highest love. thou wilt?" Lord, I would seize the golden 2 Why should my passions mix with earth, hour: And thus debase my heavenly birth? should I cleave to things below, I pray to be released from guilt, Why should I cleave to things below, And freed from sin and Satan's And let my God, my Saviour, g? power. power. 3 Call me away from flesh and sense; One sovereign word can draw me 2 More of thy presence, Lord, impart; ~~~thence;~ ~More of thine image let me bear: thence; I would obey the voice divine, Erect thy throne within my heart, I would obey the voice divine, And reign without a rival there. And all inferior joys resign. And reign without a rival there. 4 Be earth, with all her scenes, with- 3 Give me to read my pardon sealed, And from thy joy to draw my strength; Let noise and vanity be gone: b Oh, be thy boundless love revealed In secret silence of the mind And all its height and breadth and My heaven, and there my God, I find. WATTS. length. 280 THE CHR I S TIA N L IFE. 4 Grant these requests-.I ask no more, 2 Deny thee, Lord! then who will bear But to thy care the rest resign: My grief, my burden, and my care? Sick, or in health, or rich, or poor, Thou, thou alone canst calm my breast, All shall be well, if thou art mine. And bid its weary throbbings rest. 898 L.M. goo L. M. I (H, not my own these verdant IS by the faith of joys to come ht hlills, 1 We walk tlfirough deserts dark And fruits, and flowers, and stream, as night; and wood; Till we arrive at heaven, our home, But his who all with glory fills, Faith is our guide, and faith our Who bought me with his precious light. blood. 2 The want of sight she well supplies; She makes the pearly gates appear; 2 Oh, not my own this wondrous frame, Far into distant~worlds she pries, Its curious work, its living soul; And brings eternal glories near. But his who for my ransom came; Slain for my sake, he claims the 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, whole. While faith inspires a heavenly ray, Though lions roar, and tempests blow, 3 Oh, not my own the grace that keeps And rocks and dangers'fill the way. My feet from fierce temptations WATTS. free; I L. M. Oh, not my own the thought that leaps, Adoring, blesseid Lord, to thee. I O0, labor thou, while it is day; K....J The world's dark night is has4 Oh, not my own; I'll soar and sing, tening, on: When life, with all its toils, is o'er, Speed, speed thy work,-cast sloth And thou thy trembling lamb shalt away! bring It is not thus that souls are won. Safe lholmse, to wander nevermore. 2 Men die in darkness at your side, Without a hope to cheer the tomb: 8099 L. PM. Take up the torch and wave it wideThe torch that lights time's thickest _ENY thee? what! deny the waygloom. That leads to heaven's eternal gloom. day? 3 Toil on —faint not; keep watch and Deny the Shepherd who will keep pray! Within the fold his wandering sheep? Be wise the erring soul to win; LOV E AND GRA TITUDE. 281 Go forth into the world's highway; 4 Religion bears our spirits up, Compel the wanderer to come in. While we expect that blesseid hope, 4 Go, labor on,; your hands are weak; The bright appearance of the Lord, Your knees are faint, your soul cast And faith stands leaning on his word. down; But falter not, the prize you seek L. M. Is near,-a kingdom and a crown! s Lord, I on thy BoNARI.'m /1 Y gracious Lord, I own thy'right 902 L. M. To every service I can pay;'I THJAD I. the tongues of Greeks And call it my supreme delight and Jews, To hear thy dictates and obey. And nobler speech than angels use, 2 Wlat is my being but for thee, If love be absent, I am found - Its sure support, its noblest end,Like tinkling brass, an empty sound Thine ever-smiling face to see, 2 Should I distribute all my store And serve the cause of such a To feed the hungry, clothe the poor; Friend! Or give my body to the flame, 3 I would not breathe for worldly joy, Or to increase my worldly good; 3 If love to God and love to men Nor futubr days nor powers employ Be absent, all my hopes are vain; o spread a sounding name abroad. Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal, The work of love can e'er fulfill. 4'Tis to my Saviour I would live, The work of love can e'er fulfill. WATTS. To him who for my ransom died; Nor could the bowers of Eden give 903 L. M. I Such bliss as blossoms at his side. IS O let our lips and lives express Theholygospel we profess; 5 His work my hoary age shall bless, So let our works and virtues shine, When youthful vigor is no more; And miny last hour of life confess To prove the doctrine all divine. His dying love, his saving power.' 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad DoDDRIDGE. The honors of our Saviour God, When his salvation reigns within, 905 L.M. And grace subdues the power of sin. I HEN Jesus dwelt in mortal 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, clay, Ambition, envy, lust, and pride; What were his works from day to day, While justice, temperance, truth, and But miracles of power and grace, love, That spread salvation through our Our inward piety approve. race'? 282 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 2 Teach us, O Lord, to keep in view 7 Thy pattern, and thy steps pursue; 7. M. Let alms bestowed, let kindness done, I APPY the heart where graces Be witnessed by each rolling sun. reign, Where love inspires the breast; 3 That man may last, but never lives, Licke is the brightest of the train, Who much receives, but nothing gives; And strengthens all the rest. Whom none can love, whom none can W thank, om nonecanlovewhomnonecan2 Knowledge, alas!'tis all in vain, ~~thank,,And all in vain our fear; Creation's blot, creation's blank! Our stubborn sins will fight and 4 But he who marks, from day to day, reign, In generous acts his radiant way, If love be absent there. Treads the same path his Saviour trod, 3 This is the grace that lives and The pathl to glory and to God. GIBBONS. sngs When faith and hope shall cease; -o6'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings, 9 o6 L. M. In the sweet realms of bliss. I O, labor on; spend and be spent; WATTS.,.i Thy joy to do the Fither's will; 908 It is the way the Master went, 90. M Should not the servant tread it still? I fORD, as to thy dear Cross we flee,,.._ And plead to be forgiven, 2 Go, labor on;'tis not for nought; So let life our pattern be, b So let thy life our pattern be, Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain, And form our souls for heaven. Men heed thee,.love thee, praise thee' not; 2 Help us, through good report and ill, The Master praises,-what are men! Our daily cross to bear; Like thee, to do our Father's will, 3 Go, labor on; enough while here Our brethren's griefs to share. If le shall praise thee; if he deign Thy willing heart to marlk and cheer; 3 Let grace our selfishness expel, No toil for him shall be in vain. Our earthliness refine; And kindness in our bosoms dwell, 4 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; As free and true as thine. For toil comes rest, for exile home;iends misjudge, or foes deSoon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's fe, fame, voice, fame, The midnvoic e al: "Behold, (I 1Or brethren faithless prove, The midnight peal: "Behold, I come!" Then, like thine own, be all our aim BONAR. To conquer them by love. GRACES AND DUTIES. 283 5 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife, C. M. Forgiving and forgiven, Oh, may we lead the pilgrim's life, I ( Hfor a heart to praise my God, And follow thee to heaven! A heart from sin set free; A heart that always feels thy blood, 909 C. M. So freely shed for me! I SCORN not the slightest word or 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, deed, My dear Redeemer's throne; Nor deem it void of power; Where only Christ is heard to speak, There's fruit in each wind-wafted seed, Where Jesus reigns alone That waits its natal hour. 3 An hmnible, lowly, contrite heart, 2 A whispered word may touch the heart, A iin, l, cn hear.r lit back to life; Believing, true, and clean! And call it le back to life; Which neither life nor death can part A look of love bid sin depart, From him that dwellswithin. From him that dwells witlhin. And still unholy strife. 3 No act falls fruitless; none can tell 4 A heart in every thought renewed How vast its power may be, And filled with love divine; Nor what results infolded dwell Perfect, and right, and pure, and good; Within it silently. A copy, Lord, of thine. 4 Work on, despair not, bring thy mite, 5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart; Nor care how small it be; Come quickly from above; God is with all that serve the right, Write thy new name upon my heart,The holy, true, and free. Thy new, best name of love. C. WESLEY. 910 C.M. M I I ICH are the joys which cannot 9. M. die, I FAITIJ adds new charms to With God laid.up in store; earthly bliss, Gbeyond the changing sk.y, And saves us from its snares; Treasures beyond the changing sky, Brighter than golden ore. It yields support in all our toils, Brighter than golden ore. And softens all our cares. 2 The seeds which piety and love Have scattered here below, 2 The wounded conscience knows its In the fair fertile fields above power To ample harvests grow. The healing balm to give; That balm the saddest heart can cheer, 3 The mite my willing hands can give At Jesus' feet I lay; And make the dying live. Grace shall the humble gift receive, 3 Unveiling wide the heavenly world, Abounding grace repay. Where endless pleasures reign, 284 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. It bids us seek, our portion there, 2 I love to kiss each print where thou Nor bids us seek in vain. Hast set thine unseen feet; 4 Faith shows the promise fully sealed I cannot fear thee, blessed will, With our Redeemer's blood; Thine empire is so sweet. It helps our feeble hope to rest 3 I have no cares, O blessed will, Upon a faithful God. For all my cares are thine; 5 There, still unshaken, would we rest, I live in triumph, Lord, for thou Till this frail body dies, Hlast made thy triumphs mine. And then, on faith's triumphant wing, To endless glory rise. 4 He always. wins who sides with God, To endless glory rise. WATTS. To him no chance is lost; 9 I 3 c. M. God's will is sweetest to him when i TLEST is the man whose soften- It triumphs at his cost. D) ing heart 5 Ill, that God blesses, is our good, Feels all another's pain; And unblest good is ill; To whomi the supplicating eye And all is right that seems most Was never raised in vain:- wrong, 2 Whose breast expands with generous If it be his dear will! warmth, 6 VWhen obstacles and trials seem A stranger's woes to feel; Lie prison-walls to be, And bleeds in pity o'er the wound do the little I can do, He wants the po~wer to heal. And leave the rest to thee. 3 He spreads his kind, supporting arms, FABER. To every child of grief; His secret bounty largely flows, And brings unasked relief. I O H, it is hard to work for God, To rise and take his part 4 To gentle offices of love His feet are never slow: Upon this battle-field of earth, And not sometimes lose heart! He views, through mercy's melting eye, 2 He hides himself so wondrously, A brother in a foe. BARBAULD. As though there was no God; He is least seen when all the powers 914. C. M. Of ill are most abroad; I WORSHIP thee, sweet Will of God! 3 Or he deserts us in the hour And all thy ways adore; The fight is all but lost; And every day I live, I seem And seems to leave us to ourselves To love thee more and more. Just when we need hifi most. GRACES AND DUTIES. 285 4 It is not so, but so it looks; 2 That will not murmur nor complain And we lose courage then; Beneath the chastening rod, And doubts will come if God hath' But, in the hour of grief or pain, kept Will lean upon its God;His promises to men. 3 A faith that shines more bright and 5 But right is right, since God is God; clear And right the day must win; When tempests rage without; To doubt would be disloyalty,' That when in danger knows no fear, To falter would be sin! In darkness knows no doubt;FABER. 4 That bears, unmoved, the world's 9I6 C. M. dread fifrown, Nor heeds its scornful smile: I ~ OD'S glory is a wondrous thing, X ( MOD'S glory is a wondrous thing, That seas of trouble cannot drown, [..JJ Most strange in all its ways, Nor Satan's arts beguile;And, of all things on earth, least like What men agree to praise. 5 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last hour is fled, 2 Oh, blessed is he to whom is given And with a pure and heavenly ray The instinct that can tell Lights up a dying bed. That God is on the field, when he 6. Is most invisible! I6 Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate'er may come, 3 Workman of GQd! oh lose not heart, We'll taste, e'en here, the hallowed But learn what God is like; bliss And in the darkest battle-field Of an eternal home. Thou shalt know where to strike. BATH COLL. 4 Oh, learn to scorn the praise of men! 9 C. M. 4 W E bless thee for thy peace, O Oh, learn to lose with God! bless ee for thy peace, For Jesus won the world through shame, Deep as the soundless sea, shame, And beckons thee his road. VlWhich falls like sunshine on the road FABER. Of those who trust in thee. 9I7 C. M. 2 We ask not, Father, for repose X H," for a faith that: will not Which comes from outward rest, J.1 ushrink, If wve may have through all life's woes Though pressed b evr fThy peace within our breast;That will not tremble on the brink 3 That peace which suffers and is strong, Of any earthly woe!'Trusts where it cannot see, 286 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Deems not the trial way too long, 2 Speak gently to the little child But leaves the end with thee;- Its love be sure to gain; 4 That peace which flows serene and Teach it in accents soft and milddeep- It may not long remain. A river in the soul, 3 Speak gently to the young-for they Whose banks a living verdure keep, — Wil have enough to bear; Gocd's sunshine o'er the whole I Pass through this life as best they may,'Tis full of anxious care. 919 c.M. I fALM me, my God; and keep me 4 Speak gently to the aged one, calm; Grieve not the careworn heart;,Let thine outstretched wing The sands of life are nearly run, Be like the shades of Elim's palm, Let them in peace depart. Beside her desert spring. 5 Speak gently, kindly, to the poor:; 2 Yes, keep me calm, though loud and Let no harsh tone be heard' rude They have enough they must endure, The sounds my ear that greet,- Without an unkind word! Calm in the closet's solitude, 6 Speak gently to the erring onesCalm in the bustling street; — They must have toiled in vain; 3 Calm in the hour of buoyant health, Perchance unkindness made them so; Calm in the hour of pain, Oh, win them back again! Calm in my poverty or wealth, Calm in my loss or gain; 7 Speak gently-'tis a little thing, 4 Calm in the suffering of wrong, Dropped in the heart's deep well; 4 Calm in the suffering of wrong, Like him who bore my shame, The good, the joy, that it may bring, Calm'mid the threatening, taunting Eternity shall tell. BA throng, Who hate thy holy name. 92 I c. M. 5 Calm me, my God, and keep me calm, i, l HO is thy neighbor? he whom Soft resting on thy breast; thou Soothe me with holy hymn and psalm, Hast power to aid or bless; And bid my spirit rest. BONAR. Whose aching heart or burning brow Thy soothing hand may press. 920 C. M. I CPEAK gently-it is better far 2 Thy neighbor?'tis the fainting poor, To rule by love than fear; Whose eve with want is dim; Speak gently-let no harsh word mar Oh enter thou his humble door, The good we may do. here. With aid and peace for him. .GRACES A2ND DUTIES. 287 3 Thy neighbor? he who drinks the cup 4 And duly shall, appear, When' sorrow drowns the brim; In verdure, beauty, strength, With words of high sustaining hope, The tender blade, the stalk, the ear, Go thou and comfort him. And tlie full corn at length. 4 Thy neighbor? pass no mourner by; 5 Thou canst not toil in vain; Perhaps thou canst redeem Cold, heat, and moist and dry, A breaking heart from misery; Shall foster and mature the grain Go, share thy lot with him. For garners in the sky. PEABODY. 6 Thence when the glorious end, 922 C. M. The day of God shall come, I N4 AKE channels for the streams The angel-reapers shall descend, of love, And heaven cry, "Harvest home!" Where they may broadly run; MONTGOMERY. And love has overflowing streams, To fill them every one. 924 s. M. 2 But if at any time we cease I ABORERS of Christ, arise, Such channels to provide, L And gird you for the toil; The very founts of love for us The dew of promise from the.skies Will soon be parched and dried. Already cheers the soil. 3 For we must share, if we would keep 2 Go where the sick recline, That blessing from above; SWhere mourning hearts deplore; Ceasing to give, we cease to have And where the sons of sorrow pine, Such is the law of love. TRENCH. Dispense your hallowed lore. 923 s. M. 3 Urge, with a tender zeal, The erring child along Q OW in the morn thy seed, erring child along At eve hold not thine hand; Where peaceful congregations kneel, To doubt and fear give thou no heed, And pious teachers throng. Broadcast it o'er the land. 4 Be faith, which looks above, 2 Beside all waters sow, With prayer, your constant guest, The highway furrows stock, And wrap the Saviour's changeless love Drop it where thorns and thistles grow, A mantle round your breast. Scatter it on the rock. 5 So shall you share the wealth 3 Thou knowest not which may thrive, That earth may ne'er despoil, The late or early sown; And the blest gospel's saving health Grace keeps the precious germ alive, your arduous toil. When and wherever strown. MRE. SIGOURNEY. 288 THE CHRIST'IAN LIFE. 925 S M. 927 S.M. I VE is the fountain whence -I AXE servants of the Lord,. All true obedience flows; L Each in his office wait; The Christian serves the God he loves, With joy obey his heavenly word And loves the God he knows. And watch before his gate. 2 He treads the heavenly road, 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And neither faints nor tires; And trim the golden flame; That generous love which warms his Gird up your loins, as in his sight, breast, For awful is his name. With fortitude inspires. 3 Watch!-'tis your Lord's command; 3 No burden seems so great, And while we speak, he's near; No task so hard appears, Mark every signal of his hand, But this he cheerfully performs, And ready all appear. And that he meekly bears. 4 Oh, happy servant he, In such a posture found! 4 May love,-that shining grace, In such a posture found 4 MO'er all my powers preside; He shall his Lord with rapture see, O'er all my powers preside; Direct my thoughts, suggest my words, And be with honor crowned. DODDRID.FAnd every action guide! 2 8 RBEDDOME. 9 28 S. M. 926 s M I FAITH is a precious grace, e.' Where'er it is bestowed; It boasts a high, celestial birth, A A God to glorify, And is the gift of God. A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 Jesus it owns as King, And all-atoning Priest; 2 To serve tihe present age, It claims no merit of its own, My calling to fulfill; But looks for all in Christ. Oh, may it all my powers engage 3 To him it leads the soul, To do my Master's will. When filled with deep distress, 3 Arm me with jealous care, Flies to the fountain of his blood, As in thy sight to live; And trusts his righteousness. And oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare BEDDOME. A strict account to give. 92 9 s. M. 4 Help me to watch and pray, X W E give thee but thine own, And on thy)self rely, Whate'er the gift may be: Assured, if I my trust betray, All that we have is thine alone, I shall forever die. c. WESLEY. A trust, 0 Lord, from thee. GRA CES A ND D U TIES. 289 2 Oh! hearts are bruised and dead, 2 Art thou not thy brother's keeper, And homes are bare and cold, Canst thou not his soul obtain? And lambs, for whom the Shepherd He that wakes his brother sleeper bled, Double life himself shall gain. Are straying from the fold. 3 Think how words in season spoken, 3 To comfort and to bless, In the sinful heart sink deep, To find a balm for woe, And the first link may have broken To tend the lone and fatherless, Of the chains that round him creep. Is now our work below. 4 The captive to release, 4 Think of that day when each brother To God the lost to bring, To his brother shall be known: To teach the way of life and peace, If thy prayers have saved another, It is a Christ-like thing. God will then thy service own. 9 30 8s & 7s. 5 Then, when ends this life's short fever, At LWAYS witlh us, always with us- They, who inany turn to God, Words of cheer, and words of Like the stars shall shine forever, Words of cheer, and words of In th' eternal brotherhood! love; Thus the risen Saviour whispers, From his dwelling-place above. 93 2 8s & 7s. 2 With us when we toil in sadness, I H E that goeth forth with weeping, Sowing much and reaping none; Bearing precious seed in love, Telling us that in the future Never tiring, never sleeping, Golden harvests shall be won. Findeth mercy from above. 3 With us when the storm is sweeping 2 Soft descend the dews If heaven, O'er our pathway dark and drear; Bright the rays celestial shine; Waking hope within our bosoms, Precious fruits will thus be given, Stilling every anxious fear. Stilling every anxious fear. Through an influence all divine. 4 With us in the lonely valley, When we cross the chilling stream, 3 Sow thy seed, be never weary, Lighting up the steps to glory Let no fears thy soul annoy; With salvation's radiant beam. Be the prospect ne'er so dreary, NEVIN. Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy. 93 I 8s & 7s. 4 Lo, the scene of verdure brightening! I DLESSED angels, high in heaven See the risin grain appear; 1) O'er the penitent rejoice: Look again! the fields are whitening, Hast thou for thy brother striven For the harvest time is near. With an importuning voice? HASTINGS. 290 _THEZI CHRIS;TIAN v LIF;. Who seeks by patient labor 73 3 7s & 6s. To enter into rest; I l ORK, for the night is coming, Then pilgrimnworn and weary, V V Work thro' the morning hours; Press on; the goal is nigh<; Work, while the dew is sparkling, The prize is straight before thee, Work'mid springing flowers; There's resting by and by. Work, when the day grows brighter, Nor ask, when overburdened, Work in the glowing sun; You long for friendly aid, Work, for the night is coming, "Why idle stands my brother, When man's work is done. No yoke upon him laid?" 2 Work, for the night is coming, Perhaps he's Itold to tarry; Work through the sunny noon; Nor stop to ask him why: Fill brightest hours with labor, "Go labor in my vineyard," Rest comes sure and soon. There's resting by and by. Give every flying minute, 4 Wan reaper in the harvest, Something to keep in store: Let this thy strength sustain,Work, for the night is coming, Each sheaf that fills the garner When man works no more. Brings you eternal gain. 3 Work, for the night is coming, I Then bear the cross with patience, Under the sunset skies; To fields of duty hie; While their bright tints are glowing,'Tis sweet to work for JesusWork, for daylight flies. There's resting by and by. Work till the last beam fadeth, Chorus. SIDNEY DYER. Fadeth to shine no more; Resting by and by, Work while. the night is dark'ning, There's resting by and by; When man's work is o'er. We shall not always labor, We shall not always cry; 934 The end is drawing nearer, AIT WHEN faint and weary, toiling, The end for which we sigh; The sweat-drops on my brow, We'll lay our heavy burdens.down, I long to rest from labor, There's resting by and by. To drop the burden now — There comes a gentle chiding 93 5 c. M. To quell each mourning sigh: I lORD, shall we part with gold for "Work, while the day is shining, 1 dross, There's resting by and by." With solid good for show? 2 This life to toil is given, Outlive our bliss, and mourn our loss And he improves it best In everlasting woe? GR A CES 4 ANi DDUTIES. 291 2 Let us not lose the living God, 3 If this drear change be thine, O Lord! For one short dream of joy: If it be thy sweet will, With fond embrace cling to a clod, Spare not, but to the very brim And fling all heaven away. The bitter chalice-fill. 3 Vain world, thy weak attempts forbear, 4 But if it hath been sin of mine, We all thy charms defy; Oh, show that sin to me! And rate our precious souls too dear, Not to get back the sweetness lost, For all thy wealth to buy. But to make peace with thee. 93 6 M 5 So in this darkness I can learn To tremble and adore, ( Oh H not to fill the mouth of fame To sound my own vile nothingness, My longing soul is stirred; And thustolovetheemore. Oh give me a diviner name, — Call me thy servant, Lord. 6 Oh, blessed be this darkness then, This deep in which I lie, 2 Sweet title that delighteth me, 2 Sweet title that deligteth me, And blessed be all things that teach Rank earnestly implored; God's dread Supremacy! Oh what can reach the dignity FABER. Of thy true servants, Lord? 3 No longer would my soul be known S. D. I HF OW tedious and tasteless the As self-sustained and free; hours Oh, not mine own, oh, not mine own, When Jesus no longer I see!1 Lord, I belong to thee. Sweet prospects, sweet birds and sweet 4 In life, in death, on earth, in heaven, flow'rs No other name for me; Have lost all their sweetness with The same sweet style and title given me: Through all eternity. The midsummer sun shines but dim, THOMAS H. GILL. The fields strive in vain to look gay, 937 c. M. But when I am happy in him, X { NE thing alone, dear Lord! I December's as pleasant as May. \ dread- 2 His name yields the richest perfume, To have a secret spot And sweeter than music his voice; That separates my soul from thee, His presence disperses my gloom, And yet to know it not. And makes all within me rejoice: 2 But if this weariness hath come I should, were he always so nigh, A present from on high, Have nothing to wish or to fear; Teach me to find the hidden wealth No mortal so happy as I; That in its depths may lie. My summer would last all the, year. 292 THIE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 3 Content with beholding his face, 4 Thus, till my last, expiring breath, My all to his pleasure resigned, Thy goodness I'll adore; No changes of season or place And when my frame dissolves in death, Would make any change in my My soul shall love thee more. mind: B. CLEAVLAND. While blest with a sense of his love, A palace a toy would appear; 94 c M. And prisons would palaces prove, I r ONG have I sat beneath the sound If Jesus would dwell withl me. _ Of thy salvation, Lord; there. But still how weak my faith is found, And knowledge of thy word i 4 Dear Lord, if indeed I am thine, If thou art my sun and my song, 2 Oft r frequent thy holy place, Say, why do I languish and pine? And hear almost in vain; And why are my winters so long? How small a portion of thy grace Oh, drive these dark clouds from my My memory can retain! sky; Thy soul-cheering presence restore; 3 How cold and feeble is my love, Or take me to thee up on high, How negligent my fear, Where winter and clouds are no How low my hope of joys above, more. NEWTON. 4 Great God, thy sovereign power impart To give thy word success; 939 c. M. Write thy salvation in my heart, I I H, could I find, from day to day And make me'learn thy grace.'. A nearness to my God, 5 Show my forgetful feet the way Then would my hours glide sweet That leads to joys on high: away, There knowledge grows without decay, While leaning on his word. And love shall never die. WATTS. 2 Lord, I desire with thee to live Anew from day to day, 94I C. M. In joys the world can never give,E bird let loose in eastern Nor ever take away. skies' 3 Blest Jesus, come, and rule my heart, When hastening fondly home, And make me wholly thine, Ne'er stoops to earth-her wing, nor That I may never more depart, flies Nor grieve thy love divine. Where idle warblers roam. ,CONFLICT A ND TRIUMPH. 293 2 But high she shoots through air and 6 So shall my walk be close with God, light, Calm and serene my frame; Above all low delay, So purer light shall mark the road Where nothing earthly bounds her That leads me to the Lamb. flight, COWPER. Nor shadow dims her way. 943 L. Mt. 3 So grant me, Lord, from every snare I v Y only Saviour! when I feel And stain of passion free, i m - v O'erwhelmed in spirit, faint, Aloft through faith's serener air To hold my course to thee.'Tis sweet to tell thee, while I kneel 4 No sin to cloud, no lure to stay Low at thy feet, thou art my rest. My soul, as home she springs; 2 I'm weary of the strife within; Thy sunshine on her joyful'way, Strong powers against my soul Thy freedom in her wings. X MOORE. contest; Oh, let me turn from self and sin 942 C. M. To thy dear cross, for there is rest! I O( H, for a closer walk with God! A fAi calm and heavenly frame1 3 Oh! sweet will be the welcome day, When, from its toils and woes reA light to shine upon the road leased, That leads me to the Lamb! leased, My parting soul in death shall say, 2 Where is the blessedness I knew "Now, Lord, I come to thee for When first I saw the Lord? rest!" Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word? 944 L. M. 3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! I O LOVE Divine! that stooped to How sweet their memory still! share But they have left an aching void Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear,, The world can never fill. On thee we cast each earth-born care, 4 Return, O holy Dove, return We smile at pain while thou art Sweet messenger of rest; near. I hate the sins that made thee mourn, 2 Though long the weary way we tread, And drove thee from my breast. And sorrow crown each lingering 5 The dearest idol I have known, year, Whate'er that idol be, No path we shun, no darkness dread, Help me to tear it from thy throne, Our hearts still whispering, Thou And worship only thee. art near. 2-594 Z'THE CHR STIA N.LIFE. 3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief, Still all my song shall be, And trembling faith is changed to Nearer, my God, to thee, fear, Nearer to thee! The murmuring wind, the quivering 2 Though like the wanderer, leaf, The sun gone down, Shall softly tell us thou art near. Darkness be over me, 4 On thee we fling our burdening woe, My rest a stone; O Love Divine, forever dear; Yet in my dreams I'd be Content to suffer while we know, Nearer, my God, to thee, Living or dying, thou*art near! Nearer to thee i 0. W. HOLMES. 3 There let the way appear 945 L. M. Steps unto heaven; t j7ATHER! beneath thy shelt'ring All that thou sendest me,..1 wing In mercy given; In sweet security we rest, Angels to beckon me And fear no evil earth can bring, Nearer, my God, to thee, In life, in death, supremely blest. Nearer to thee! 2 For life is good whose tidal flow 4 Then with my waking thoughts The motions of thy will obeys; Bright with thy praise, And death is good, that makes us know Out of my stony griefs T'he Life Divine that all things Bethel I'll raise; sways. ~ So by my woes to be 3 And good it is to bear the cross, Nearer, my God, to thee, And so thy perfect peace to win: Nearer to thee! And nought is ill, nor brings us loss, 5 Or if on joyful wing, Nor works us harm, save only sin. Cleaving the sky, 4 Redeemed from this, we ask no more, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, But trust the love that saves to Upward I fly, guide: Still all my song shall be, The grace that yields so rich a store, Nearer, my God, to thee, Will grant us all we need beside. Nearer to thee. W. H. BURLEIGH. SARAH F. ADAMS 946 es & 4s. I NEARER, my God, to thee, I Q AVIOUR I thy gentle voice Nearer to thee! Gladly we hear; E'en though it be a cross Author of all our joys, That raiseth me, Ever be'near; CONFLICT ANXD TRIUMPH. 295 Our souls would cling to thee, 4 There shall I wear a starry crown, Let us thy fullness see, And triumph in almighty grace, Our life to cheer. While all the armies of the skies 2 Fountain of life divine Join in my glorious Leader's praise. WATTS. Thee we adore; We would be wholly thine949 L. M. Forevermore; I T ET me but hear my Saviour say, Freely forgive our sin, I "Strength shall be equal to thy Grant heavenly peace within, day;" * Thy light restore. Then I rejoice in deep distress, 3 Though to our faith unseen,. Upheld by all-sufficient grace. While darkness reigns, 2 I can do all things-or can bear On thee alone we lean All suffering, if my Lord be there; While life remains; tSweet pleasures mingle with the pains, By thy free grace restored,. While he my sinking head sustains. Our souls shall bless the Lord In joyful strains! 3 I glory in infirmity, HAtTINGS. That Christ's own power may rest on me; 948 L. M. When I am weak, then am I strong; i QTAND up, my soul, shake off thy Grace is my shield, and Christ my fears, song. WA=TS. And gird the gospel armor on; March to the gates of endless joy, 950 L. M. Where Jesus, thy great Captain's I J ESUS, while this rough desert soil gone. I tread, be thou mly guide and 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course; stay: But hell and sin are vanquished Nerve me for conflict and for toil; foes; Uphold me on my stranger-way! Thy Saviour nailed them to the 2 Jesus, in heaviness and fear, cross,'Mid cloud, and shade, and gloom I And sung the triumph when he rose. stray, 3 Then let my soul march boldly on,- For earth's last night is drawing near; Press forward to the heavenly gate; Oh, cheer me on my stranger-way There peace and joy eternal reign, 3 Jesus, in solitude and grief, And glittering robes for conquerors When sun and stars withhold their wait. ray, 296 THE CHRISTIArN LIFE. Make haste, make haste to my relief! 4 From thee, the overflowing spring, Oh, light me on my stranger-way! Our souls shall drink a fresh supply; 4 Jesus, in weakness of this flesh, While such as trust their native When Satan grasps me for his prey, strength Oh, give me victory afresh, Shall melt away, and droop, and die. And speed me on my stranger-way! 5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air, BONAR. AWe'll mount aloft to thine abode; 95 I L. M. On wings of love our souls shall fly, I 3 ESET with snares oh every hand, Nor tire amid the heavenly road! In life's uncertain path I stand; WATTS. Saviour Divine! diffuse thy light, To guide my doubtful footsteps right. 953 L. M. 2 Engage this roving treacherous heart,, my soul! lift up thine tl. 1.eyes; Great God! to choose the better part; Great Godo! to choose the better part; See where thy foes against thee rise, To scorn the trifles of a day In long array, a numerous host; For joys that none can take away. Awake, my soul! or thou art 16st. 3 If thou, my Saviour, still art nigh, CheIfuo mv Savioytlla nig, 2 See where rebellious passions rage, Cheerful I live, and oyful de:And fierce desires and lusts engage; Secure, when mortal comforts flee, The meanestjfoe of all the train To find eternal joys in thee. Has thousands and ten thousands 952 L. M. slain. I AWAKE, my soul! away, our fears! 3 Thou treadest on enchanted ground;.tX~- Let every trembling thought be Perils and snares beset thee round; gone; Beware of all, guard every partAwake, and run the heavenly race, But most the traitor in thy heart. And put a cheerful courage on! 14 The terror and the charm repel, 2 True,'tis a strait and thorny road, The powers of earth, and powers of And mortal spirits tire and faint; hell; But they forget the mighty God, The Man of Calv'ry triumphed here: Who feeds the strength of every Why should his faithful followers fear? saint. 5 Come, then, my soul! now learn to 3 The mighty God, whose matchless wield power The weight of thine immortal shield; Is ever new and ever young, Put on the armor, from above, And firm endures, while endless years Of heavenly truth, and heavenly love. Their everlasting circles run. BARBAULD. CON2VFLCT AND TRIUMPH. 297 When victor's wreaths and monarch's 954 L. M. soul, what hast thou done for gems I frY G soul, what hast thou done for Shall blend in common dust. Look oer thy misspent years and?5 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee, Look o0er thy misspent years and Have I my race begun; see, Sum up what thou hast done for God, And, crowned with victory, at thy feet Sumn up what thou hast done for God, And then what God hath done for I'll lay my honors down. DODDrIDGL thee. 956 L.M. 2 He made thee when he might have I O ISRAEL, to thy tents repair: made Why thus secure on hostile A soul that would have loved him ground? more; Thy King commands thee to beware, He rescued thee from nothingness, For many foes thy camp surround. And set thee on life's happy shore. 2 The trumpet gives a martial strain: 3 What hast thou done for God, my O Israel, gird thee for the fight! soul? Arise, the combat to maintain, Look o'er thy misspent years and put thine enemies to flight see; 3 Thou shouldst not sleep, as others do; Cry from thy worse than nothingness- Awake; be vigilant; be brave! Cry for his mercy upon thee! The coward, and the sluggard too, Must wear the fetters of the slave. 95/5 C. M. 4 A nobler lot is cast for thee; A kingdom waits thee in the skies: WAKE)'my soul,'stretch every I _.WAKE, my soul, stretch every With such a hope, shall Israel flee, Or yield, through weariness, the And press with vigor on: A heavenly race demands thy zeal, p And an immortal crown. 5 No! let a careless world repose And slumber on through life's short 2 A cloud of witnesses around day, Hold thee in full survey; Hold thee in full survey; While Israel to the conflict goes, Forget the steps already trod, And bears the glorious prize away! And onward urge thy way. KELLY. 3'Tis GOd's all-animating voice 957 c. M. That calls thee from on high; i / Y drowsy powers, why sleep ye'Tis his own hand presents the prize so? To thine aspiring eye. Awake, my sluggish soul! 4 That prize with peerless glories bright, Nothing has half thy work to do, Which shall new lustre boast, Y' et nothing's half so dull. 2'38 THE CHR IS TIA N. L IFE. 2 The little ants, for one-poor grain, 2 Make thy salvation sure; Labor, and tug, and strive; All sloth and slumber shun; Yet we, who have a heaven t' obtain, Nor a moment rest secure, How negligent we live! Till thou the goal hast won. 3 We, for whose sake all nature stands, 3 Thy crown of life hold fast; And stars their courses move; Thy heart with courage stay; We, for whose guard the angel bands Nor let one trembling glance be cast Come flying from above;- Along the backward way. 4 We, for who-n God the Son came down, 4 Thy path ascends the skies, And labored for our good, With conq'ring footsteps bright; How careless to secure that crown And thoushalt win and wear the And thou'shalt win and wear the He purchased with his blood! WATTS. prize' 9 8 -.M. In everlasting light. 95 S.M. I ] /[ Y soul, be on thy guard, Ten thousand foes arise; S. M. And hosts of sin are pressing hard I THE people of the Lord To draw thee from the skies. 1 Are on their way to heaven; 2 Oh, watch, and fight, and pray; There they obtain their great reward; The battle ne'er give o'er; The prize will there be given. Renew it boldly every day, 2'Tis conflict here below; And help divine implore.'Tis triumph there, and peace: 3 Ne'er think the -victory won, On earth we wrestle with the foe; Nor lay thine armor down: In heaven our conflicts cease. Thy arduous work will not. be done Till thou obtain thy crown. 3'Tis gloom and darkness here;'Tis light and joy above; 4 Fight on, my soul, till death There all is pure, and all is clear; Shall bring thee to thy God; There all is peace and love.. He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, To his divine abode. 4 There rest shall follow toil, ITEATH. And ease succeed to care: 959 s. M. The victors there divide the spoil; 95l. M They sing and triumph there. I]\/[ Y soul, it is thy God Who calls thee by his grace; 5 Then let us joyful sing; Now loose thee from each cumbering The conflict is not long: load, We hope in heaven to praise our King And bend thee to the race., In one eternal song. CONFLICT AN D TRI UMPH. 299 961 S. M. 963 s.M. I'fTHE harvest dawn is near, I 1 HAT cheering words are these; 1. The year delays not long; Their sweetness who can tell? And he who sows with many a tear, In time and to eternal days, Shall reap with many a song. "'Tis with the righteous well." 2 Sad to his toil he goes, 2 In every state secure, His seed with weeping leaves; Kept as Jehovah's eye, But he shall come, at twilight's close,'Tis well with them while life endures, And bring his golden sheaves. And well ahen called to die. BURGESS. And well when called to die. 962 s. M. 3 Well when they see his face, I OLDIERS of Christ, arise, Or sink amidst the flood; And gird your armor on, Well in affliction's thorny maze, Strong in the strength which God sup- Or on the mount with God. plies, 4'Tis well when joys arise, Through his eternal Son:'Tis well when sorrows flow, 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts,'Tis well when darkness vails the skies, And in his mighty power, And strong temptations grow. Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, 5'Tis well when Jesus calls, 3 Is meore than conqueror. "From earth and sin arise, 3 Leave no unguarded place, To join the hosts of ransomed souls, No weakness of the soul; Made to salvation wise!" Take every virtue, every grace, KENT. And fortify the whole. 964 s.M. 4 Stand, then, in his great' might, With all his strength endued, soul, weigh not thy life And take, to arm you for the fight, Against thy heavenly crown; The panoply of God: Nor suffer Satan's deadliest strife To beat thy courage down. 5 That, having all things done, And all your conflicts past,.2 With prayer and crying strong, You may o'ercome thro' Christ alone, Hold on the fearful fight, And stand complete at last. And let the breaking day prolong The wrestling of the night. 6 From strength to strength go on; Wrestle, and fight, and pray; 3 The battle soon will yield Tread all the powers of darkness down, If thou thy part fulfil And win the well-fought day. For strong as is the hostile shield, C. WESLEY. Thy sword is stronger still. 300' THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 4 Thine armor is divine, 6 Thy feet with victory shod; And on thy head shall quickly shine I I NEED thee, Precious Jesus, The diadem of God. For I am very poor; A stranger and a pilgrim, 965 Z7s & Cs. I have no earthly store; i S TAND up, stand up for Jesus, I need the love of Jesus Ye soldiers of the cross! To cheer me on my way, Lift high his royal banner, To guide my doubting footsteps, It must not suffer loss: To be my strength and stay. From victory unto victory 2 I need thee, Precious Jesus, His army shall he lead, I need a friend like thee, Till every foe is vanquished, A friend to soothe and pity, And Christ is Lord indeed. A friend to care' for me: 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus! I need the Heart of Jesus The trumpet call obey; To feel each anxious care, Forth to the mighty conflict, To tell my every trial, In this his glorious day: And all my sorrows share. "Ye that are men, now serve him " Against unnumbered foes; 3 I need thee, Precious Jesus, Your courage rise with danger, And hope to see thee soon And strength to strength oppose. Encircled with the rainbow, 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus! And seated on thy throne; Stand in his strength alone; There, with thy blood-bought children, The arm of flesh will fail you, My joy shall ever be, Ye dare not trust your own: To sing thy'praises, Jesus, Put on the gospel armor, To gaze, my Lord, on thee. F. WHITFIELD. And, watching unto prayer, Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there. 967 7s. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus! I HILDREN of the heavenly King, The strife will not be long; As ye journey, sweetly sing; This day the noise Qf battle, Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, The next the victor's song: Glorious in his works and ways. To hinm that overcometlh, 2 Ye are traveling home to God A crown of life shall be; In the way the fathers trod; He with the King of Glory They are happy now, and ye Shall reign eternally DUFFIELD. Soon their happiness shall see. CONFLICT AND TRIUMPH_. 301 3 Shout, ye little flock, and blest! Faint not: much doth yet remain; You on Jesus' throne shall rest; Dreary is the long campaign. There your seat is now prepared; 3 Shrink not, Christians, will ye yield? -herey your kindom andreward. Will ye quit the battle-field? 4 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand Fight till all the conflict's o'er, On the borders of your land; Nor your foes shall rally more. Jesus Christ, your Father's Son, Bids you undismayed go on. 4 But, when loud the trumpet blown, Speaks their forces overthrown, 5 Lord, submissive make us go, Christ, your Captain, shall bestow Glacdly leaving all below; Crowns to grace the Conqueror's Only thou our Leader be, brow. And we still will follow thee. H. K. WHITE. C/horus. CENNICK. 97 970 7s. Victory, victory, When we've gained the victory; Oh, how happy we shall be, Leading to thy blest abode, When we've gained the victory.arkse be, and dangerous too, Darksome be, and dangerous too, Christ, thy Guide, will bring thee 96 8 7s. through.' HRIS q~AN, let your heart be glad! l 2 Faint not, Christian! though in rage Satan would thy soul engage, March, in heavenly armor clad; Satan would thy soul engage, Fight nor think the battle long: Gird on falth's anointed shield,Bear it to the battle-field. Victory.soon will tune your song. 2 Let not sorrow dim your eye; 3 Faint not, Christian! though the world Soon shall every tear be dry: Has its hostile flag unfurled; Let not fears your course impede; Hold the cross of Jesus fast, Great your strength, if great your need. Tlou shalt overcome at last. MAITLAND. 4 Faint not, Christian! though within 969 7s. There's a heart so prone to sin; i 1/[ oUCH in sorrow, oft in woe, Christ, the Lord, is over all; lvi Onward, Christians, onward go; He'll not suffer thee to fall. Fight the fight; and worn with strife, 5 Faint not, Christian! look on high; Steep with tears the bread of life. See the harpers in the sky 2 Onward, Christians, onward go; Patient, wait, and thou wilt joinJoin the war, and face the foe; Chant with them of love divine. 802 THE CHRISTIAN L IFE. 7 7s. After so much mercy past, Canst thou let me, sink at last? I LEEP not, soldier of the cross! O..J Foes are lurking all around; 5 No-I must maintain my hold; Look not here-to find repose:'Tis thy goodness makes me bold; This is but thy battle-ground. I can no denial take, 2 Up! and take'thy shield and sword; Since I plead for Jesus' sake. NEWTON. Up! it is the call of heaven: Shrink not faithless from thy Lord; 973 7s. D. Nobly strive as he hath striven. | I B RETHREN, while we sojourn 3 Break through all the force of ill; here, Tread the might of passion down, — Fight we must, but, should not fear; Struggling onward, onward still, Foes we have, but we've a Friend, To the conq'ring Saviour's crown One that loves us to the Forward, then, with courage go; 4 Through the midst of toil and pain, Long we shall not dwell below-s Let this thought ne'er leave thy Soon the joyful news will come, breast: "Child, your Father calls — come Every triumph thou dost gain home " Makes more sweet thy coming rest. 2 In the way a thousand snares X 2 Lie, to take us unawares; 1 7s. Satan, with malicious art,' ORD! I cannot let thee go, Watches each unguarded part:. Till a blessing thou bestow; But, from Satan's malice free, Do not turn away thy face, Saints shall soon victorious be; Mine's'an urgent, pressing case. Soon-the joyful news will come, 2-anear " Child, your Father calls - come 2, Once, a sinner, near despair, home!" Sought thy mercy-seat by prayer; Mercy heard and set him free- 3 But of all the foes we meet,'Lord! that mercy came to me. - None so oft mislead our feet, None betray us into sin 3 Many days have passed since then, Like the foestthat dwell within; Many changes I have seen; Yet let nothing spoil our peace, Yet have been upheld till now; Christ shall also conquer these; Who could hold me up but thou? Soon the joyful news will come, 4 Thou hast helped in every need- "Child,' your Father calls- come This emboldens me to plead: home!.' SWAIN. CONFLICT AND TRI-UMPH.!303 Safely I shall pass the flood, 97+ E 7s. Safely reach Immanuel's ground. I EAVENLY Father, to' whose Fl eye 4 When I touch the blessed shore, eye..Back the closing waves shall roll!'Future things unfolded lie Death's dark stream shall nevermore Through the desert, where I stray, Z:t th 1usl'ud 1 wyPart from thee my ravished soul. Let thy counsels guide my way. 2 Lead me not, for flesh is frail, 5 Thus, —oh, thus an entrance give Where fierce trials would assail; To the land of cloudless sky; Leave me not,, in darkened hour, Having known it "Christ to live;" To withstand the tempter's power. Let me know it "gain to die.'A WINDHAM. 3 Help thy servant to maintain'A profession free from stain; 976 7s. That my sole reproach may be i CAST thy burden on the Lord, Following Christ and fearing thee. Only lean upon his word; 4 Should thy wisdom,~ Lord, decree Thou wilt soon have cause to bless Trials long and sharp for me, His unchanging faithfulness. Pain or sorrow, care or shame, 2 He sustains thee by his hand, Father, glorify thy name. He enables thee to stand; 5 Let me neither faint nor fear, Those, whom Jesus once hath loved, Feeling still that thou art near, From his grace are never moved. In the course my Saviour trod, 3 Heaven and earth may pass away, Tending still to thee my God. His free grace shall not decay; CONDOR~. He hath promised to fulfill All the pleasure of his will. 975 7s. I f HRIST, of all my hopes the 977. 7s. ground,T I ORD, forever at thy side Christ, the spring of all my joy, Let my place and portion be; Still in thee let me be found, Strip me of the robe of pride, Still for thee'my powers employ. Clothe me with humility. 2 Fountain of o'erflowing grace! 2 Meekly iiay my soul receive Freely from thy fullness give; All thy Spirit hath revealed; Till I close my earthly race, Thou hast spoken, I believe Be it "Christ for me to live!" Though the prophecy were sealed. 3 Firmly trusting in thy blood, 3 Quiet as a weaned child, Nothing shall my heart confound; Wearind from the njother's breast, 3,04 THE CHR I S TIA L IFE. By no subtlety beguiled, 4 Be this world the wiser, stronger, On thy faithful word I rest. A For thy life of pain and peace, 4 Saints, rejoicing evermore, While it needs thee; oh! no longer In the Lord Jehovah trust; Pray thou for thy quick release. Him in all his ways adore, 5 Pray thou, Christian, daily rather, Wise, and wonderful, and just. That thou be a faithful son; MONTGOMERY. By the prayer of Jesus, "Father, 978 7s. Not my will, but thine, be done." JOHNSON. I T~ thy pastures fair and large, 80 i Heavenly Shepherd, lead thy 8s & 7s. charge, I J ESUS calls us, o'er the tumult And my couch, with, tenderest care, Of our life's wild restless sea,'Mid the springing grass prepare. Day by day his sweet voice soundeth, Saying, "Christian, follow me." 2 When I faint with summer's heat, Thou shalt guide my weary feet 2 Jesus calls us-from the worship To the streams that, still and slow, Of the vain world's golden store, Through the verdant meadows flow. From each idol that oul keep usSaying, "Christian, love me more." 3 Safe the dreary vale I tread, 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, By the shades of death o'erspread, Days of toil, and hours of ease, With thy rod and staff supplied, Still hecalls, in cares and pleasures, This my guard-and that my guide. "Christian, love me more than MERRICK. these." 979 8s&7s. 98 8s & 7s. I ONWARD, Christian, though thes & 7s region I- PILGRIMS in this vale of sorrow, Where thou art be drear and lone; Pressing onward to the prize, God has set a guardian legion Strength and comfort here we borrow Very near thee; press thou on. From the Hand that rules the skies. 2'Mid these scenes of self-denial, 2 Listen, Christian; their hosanna We are called the race to run; Rolleth o'er thee: "God is love," We must meet full many a trial Write upon thy red-cross banner, w Ere the victor's crown is won. "Upward ever; heaven's above." 3 Love shall every conflict lighten, 3 By the thorn-road, and none other, Hope shall urge us swifter on, Is the mount of vision bwon; Faith shall every prospect brighten, Tread it without shrinking, brother; Till the morn of heaven shall dawn. Jesus trod it; press thou on. HASTINGS. AAFFLICTIONS AND ENCOURA GEMENTS. 305 9'8 2 8s & 7s. At once betrayed, denied, or fled, 982 8s & 7s. By those who shared his daily bread. I ESUS only, when the morning J Beams upon the path I tread; 4 When sorrowing o'er some stone I bend, Jesus only, when the darkness Which covers what was once a friend, Gathers round my weary head. And from his voice, his hand, his smile, Divides me for a little while; 2 Jesus only, when the billows Thou, Saviour, mark'st the tears I shed, Cold and sullen o'er me roll; For thou didst weep o'er Lazarus Jesus only, when the trumpet dead Rends the tomb and wakes the soul. 3 Jesus only, when in judgment 5 And oh! when I have safely past Boding fears my heart appall; Through every conflict but the last; Jesus only, when the wretched Still, still unchanging, watch beside On the rocks and mountains call. My painful bed, for thou hast died! Then point to realms of cloudless day, 4 Jesus only, when, adoring, And wipe the latest tear away! Saints their crowns before him bring; Jesus only, I will, joyous, Through eternal ages sing. 9 L.M. 1 NASON. 9. ZI AS oft, with worn and weary feet, 983 L. M. 6 1. We tread earth's rugged valley HEN gathering clouds around o'er, / 67VI I view, The. thought — how comforting and And days are dark, and friends are few, sweet! On him I lean, who not in vain, Christ trod this very path before! Experienced every human pain; Our wants and weaknesses he knows, He sees my wants, allays my fears, From life's first dawning to its close. And counts and treasures up my tears. 2 Do sickness, feebleness, or pain, 2 If aught should tempt my soul to stray Or sorrow in our path appear, From heavenly wisdom's narrow way, The recollection will remain, To fly the good I would pursue, More deeply did he suffer here! Or do the ill I would not do;. His life, how truly sad and brief, Still, he who felt temptation's power, Filled up with suff'ring and with grief I Will guard me in that dangerous hour. 3 If wounded love my bosom swell, 3 If Satan tempt our hearts to stray,. Deceived by those I prized too well; And whisper evil things within,. He shall his pitying aid bestow, So did he, in the desert way, Who felt on earth severer woe; Assail our Loird with thoughts of sin; 306 THE CHRISTIAN L IE. When worn, and in a feeble hour, The tempter came with all his power. 4 Just such as I, this earth he trod,.Far from my home, on life's With every human ill but sin; Far from my home, on life's rough way, And, though indeed the very God, he has been. O, teach me from my heart to say, As I am now, so he has been. "Thy will be done, thy will be done " My God, my Saviour, look on me With pity, love, and sympathy. 2 What though in lonely grief I sigh WILBERFORCE. For friends beloved no longer nigh; 985 Submissive still would I reply, 98 5 L. M. "Thy will be done, thy will be done!" Ix W ITH tearful eyes I look around; Life seems a dark and stormy 3 If thou shouldst call me to resign sea; \VWhat most I prize, — it ne'er was Yet midst the gloom I hear a sound, mine; A heavenly whisper, Come to I only yield thee what was thine: "A heavenly whisper, Come to me Thy will be done, thy will be done!" 2 It tells me of a place of rest; It tells tne where my soul may flee: 4 If but my fainting heart be blest Oh! to the weary, faint, opprest, With thy sweet Spirit for its guest, How sweet the bidding, Come to me! My God, to thee I leave the rest; When the poor heart with anguish Thy will be done, thy will be done!" 3 When the poor heart with anguish C. ELLIOTT. learns That earthly props resigned must be, 987 L. M. And from each broken cistern turns,. I THE billows swell, the winds are It hears the accents, Come to me! T high, 4 When nature shudders, loth to part Clouds overcast my wintry sky; From all I love, enjoy, and see; Out of the depths to thee I call; Wlhen a faint chill steals o'er my heart, My fears are great, my strength is A sweet voice utters, Come to me 1 small. 5 Come, for all else must fail and die; 2 Amidst the roaring of the sea, Earth is no restjing-place for thee; My soul still hangs her hopes on thee; Heavenward direct thy weeping eye; Thy constant love, thy faithful care, I am thy Portion; Come to me! Is all that saves me from despair. 6 0 voice of mercy, voice of love! In conflict; grief, and agony, 3 Though tempest-tost, and half a wreck, My Saviour through the floods I seekSupport me, cheer me from above, My Saviour through the floods I seek: And gently whisper, Come to me Let neither winds nor stormy main AnHUGH WHITE. Force bgently whisper, ome to me!again! HUGH WHITE. Force back my shattered bark again! AFFLICTIONS AND ENCOURAGEMENTS. 307 4 0 Lor.d, the pilot's part perform, 2 I take thy hand, and fears are still; And guide and guard me through the Behold thy face, and doubts remove; storm; Who would not yield his wavering will Defend me from each threatening ill; To perfect truth and boundless love! Control the waves; say, " Peace! be 3 That truth gives promise of a dawn, astill." COWPER. Beneath whose'light I am to see, 988 When all these blinding vails are drawn, I ( IHI, deem not they are blest alone, | This was the wisest path for me. Whose lives a peaceful tenor keep: 990 L. M. For God, who pities man, hath shown THY will be done I will not fear A blessing for the eyes that weep. z The light of smiles shall fill again Though clouds and darkness shroud The lids that overflow with tears; me here, And weary hours of woe and pain I know that all is bright above. Are promises of happier years. 2 The stars of heaven are shining on, Though these frail eyes are dimmed For every dark and troubled night; with tears; And grief may bide an evening guest, The hopes of earth inde'ed are gone, But joy shall come with early light. But are not ours the immortal years? 4 Nor let the good man's trust depart, Though life its common gifts deny; 3 Father! forgive the heart that clings, Tho' with a pierced and broken heart, And spurned of men, he goes to die. time; And bid my soul, on angel wings, 5 For God has marked each sorrowing Ascend into a purer clime. day, J. RoscoE. And numbered every secret tear, And heaven's long age of bliss shall 99I. M. pay pay. I LORD! my best desires fulfill, For all his children suffer here. BRYANT. And help me to resign o8 Life, health, and comfort to thy will, 9 9 L. M. And make thy pleasure mine. xI TBLESS thee, Lord, for sorrows sent 2 Why should I shrink at thy command, To break the dream of human power, Whose love forbids my fears? For now, my shallow cistern spent, Or tremble at- the gracious hand I find thy fount, and thirst no more. That wipes away my tears? 308 THE CHRIS ZIAN LIFE. 3 No! rather let me freely yield 2 The friends, who in our sunshine live, What most I prize, to thee When winter comes are flown; Who never hast a good withheld, And he who has but tears to give, Or wilt withhold, from me. - Must weep those tears alone. 4 Thy favor, all my journey through, 3 But thou wilt heal the broken heart, Thou art engaged to grant: Which, like the plants that throw What else I want, or think I do, Their fragrance from the wounded part,'Tis better still to want. Breathes sweetness out of woe. COWPER. 4- When joy no longer soothes or cheers, 992 C. M. And e'en the hope that threw I LORD! I would delight in thee, X A moment's sparkle o'er our tears And on thy care depend; Is dimmed and vanished too; To thee in every trouble flee, My best, my only Friend. 5 Oh, who could bear life's stormy doom, Did not thy wing of love 2 When all created streams are dried, not thy wing of love Come, brightly wafting thro' the gloom 1Thy fullness is the same; Our peace-branch from above: May I with this be satisfied, And glory in thy name! 6 Then sorrow, touched by thee, grows 3 No good in creatures can be found, bright, But may be found in thee; With more than rapture's ray; As darkness shows us worlds of light I must have all things, and abound, While God is God to me. We never saw by day. MooREm 4 He that,has made my heaven secure, Will here all good provide; 9 c. M. While' Christ is rich, can I be poor? I O THOU, from whom all goodness What can I want beside? J flows, I lift my heart to thee; 5 O Lord! I cast my care on thee; lift my heart to thee; 5 Lor!I castmy care; onthee; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, I triumph and adore; Dear Lord, remember me! Henceforth my great concern shall be Dear Lord, remember me To love and please thee more. 2 When groaning on my burdened heart RYLAND. My sins lie heavily, 993 c. M. My pardon speak, new peace impart, In love remember me! / tear, 3 Temptations sore obstruct my way; How dark this world would be, And ills I cannot flee: If, when deceived and wounded here, Oh, give me strength, Lord, as my day; We could not fly to thee! For good remember me! AFFLICTIONS AND ENCO URA GEMENT'S. 309 4 Distrest in pain, disease, and grief, 996 C.M. This feeble body see! Grant patience, rest, and kind relief; I N trouble and in grief, O God, Hear, and remember me! I Thy smile hath cheered my way; And joy hath budded from each thorn 5 If on my face, for thy dear Name, That round my footsteps lay. Shame and reproaches be; All hail reproach, and welcome shame, z The hours of pain have yielded good, If thou remember me! Which prosperous days refused; As herbs, though scentless when en6 The hour is near; consigned to death tire, I own the just decree: I own the just decree Spread fragrance when they're "Saviour!" with my last parting breath, bruised. bruised. I'll cry, "Remember me!" THOMAS HAWEIS. 3 The oak strikes deeper, as its boughs By furious blasts are driven: 995 cI. M. So life's tempestuous storms the more I (