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FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D.

BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO

THE LIBRARY OF

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HYMN BOOK:

A COMPILATION OF

PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS,

ORIGI>s^AL AND SELECTED.

A. CAMPBELL AND OTHERSL

REVISED AND ENLARGED BY A COMMITTEE.

CINCINNATI:

H. S. BOSWORTH, rUBLISHER.

1866.

INTRODUCTION.

3.-The numbering of the stanzas of every hymn, for easy ^ference, when any stanza is omitted in singing.

4 —An arrangement of meters, under every heading.

5_A greatly enlarged number and variety of hymns, suited to the diversified wants of personal, social, ani publw

"levotion. , , .^^ . *

We take pleasure In acknowledging our indebteiuAss to numerous brethren, for counsel and assistance ; especially to Elder William BaXtkr, whose collected material and original gontributions have been cheerfully placed at our disposal.

While we have admitted a few original hymns prepared expressly for this work, the additions have been made mostly from the old authors, or from the new resources furn>.hed by the living authors of our own and other lauds. It is be- Ucvod that the work is brought fully up to the resources and demands of the present time. „ , .

Knowing that in Christian families, the Hymn Book i., generally the most popular book of sacred poetry, and, not seldom, the sole resource of the family in that department, we have felt the importance of a large variety of the choicest lyrical productions that our language affords. We have done what our time and means would allow, toward thi. end. We hope that it may minister to the comfort, strength, and purity of the Church of God ; throw over many a hearth- stone, and many a weary pilgrim-path, the sweet r.adianoe of heavenly song ; and give fresh encouragement to the cul- tivation of all pious sentiments and emotions, alike in the closet, the family, the prayer- meeting, and the public aa-

•""'^'y- ISAAC ERRETT,

W.K. PENDLETON^ W. T MOORE, T. M. ALl.EM, ClHClNKATI, 0., August 7, 1865. A S H AYDGN

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THE HOLY SCRirTURES.

1 The xcorhs and (he icord of God. Jj ]\|j^

Psalm 19.

THE heavens declare thy <?loiy, Lord ! Ill every star thy wisdom shines; Bnt when cur eyes behokl thy word, We read thy name in fairer lines.

2 The rollino^ sun, the changino- light,

And nights and days, thy power confess; But the blest volume thou "hast writ Reveals thy justice and thy grace.

3 Sun. moon, and sta ^ convey thy praise

Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when thy truth began its race. It touched and glanced on every land.

4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest

Till through the world thy truth has run ; Till Christ has all the nations blest That see the light, or feel the sun.

5 Great Sun of Rigliteousness I ariJe;

Bless the dark world nitli heavenly lioht • Thy gospel makes the simple wise, " " Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right. : Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renewed, and sins forgiven; Lord! cleanse my sins, my soul renew. And make thy word m^ guide to heaven. 5

THE HOLY SCRITTL RES. 2 Divine love displayed, etc. -Ij. M,

TO tliee my heart Eteriiiil Kino:! Would now its thankful tribute brings To thee its humble homao-e raise. In songs of ardent, grateful praise.

2 All nature shows thy boundless love, In worlds below and worlds above; But in thy blessed word I trace The richer glories of thy grace.

3 There what delightful truths are given; There Jesus shows the way to heaven; His name salutes my listening ear, Revives my heart, and checks my fear.

4 There Jesus bids our sorrows cease.

And gives the laboring conscience peace; liaises our grateful feelings high. And points to mansions in the sky.

5 For love like this, O, may our song Through endless years thy praise prolong; And distant climes thy name adore,

Till 'ime and nature we no morel

L.M.

Nahire and fvelation.

^HE starry firmament on high,

I And all the glories of the sky. Yet shiue not to thy praise, O Lord. So brightly as thy written \vord. 2 The hopes that holy word supplier, Its truths divine and precepts wise- In each a heavenly beam I see. And every beam conducts to thee. Almighty Lord! the sun shai! fail,

The moon forget her nightly tale, And deepest silence hush on high The raJiant chorus of the sky—

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THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.

4 But fixed for everlasting years, Unmoved amid the wreck of si)hei'es, Tli\' word shall shine in clondlesis day When heaven and earth have pi ssed awhy.

4 Strength and peace from the divine loord. li. M,

THERE is a stream whose oentle flow Supplies the city of our God ; Life, love, and joy still olidino- through, And watei-ing our divine abode. 2 That sacred stream, thy holy Avord, Supports our faith, our fear controls; Sweet ])eace thy ])romises afibrd, And give new strength to fainting souls.

O The Scriptures our light and guid';. IJ. M.

WIIEX Israel throuo^h the desert passed, ' » A fiery pillar weiU before. To o-uide tliem througli the dreary waste, And lessen the fatigues they bore.

2 Such is thy glorious word, O God;

'T is for our light and guidance given; It sheds a luster all abroad. And i)oints the path to bliss and heaven.

3 It fills the soul with sweet delight,

And quickens its inactive powers; It sets our wandering footsteps riaht, Displays thy love, and kindles ours.

4 Its promises rejoice our hearts;

Its doctrine ' is divinely true;

Knowledge and pleasure it imi)arts;

i: comforts and instructs us too.

5 Ye favored lands, who have this word!

Ye saints, who feel its saving power! Unite your tongues to praise tiie Lord, And his distinguished grace adore. 7

THE HOLY SCRIPT JRES.

() Their words to the end of the world. -"• M

Psalm 19 : 4.

UPOX the oro«t])ers sacred pa^e The oratliered beams of ages shine; And. as it hastens, every age But makes its brio:htness more divine. 2 On migliticr win":, in loftier fii.2:i»t.

From year to year does Ivnowledgo soar; And. as it soars, the gospel light Becomes effulgent more and more. 8 More glorions still, as centuries roll,

New regions blest, new jwwers unfurled Expanding with the expanding soul. Its radiance shall overflow the world; — 4 Flow to restore, but not destroy;

As when the cloudless lamp of day Pours out its floods of light and joy, And SAveeps the lingeiing mist away.

7 Hold fast the form of 80V ud word". L. M.

* 2 Tim. 1: 13.

GOD'S law demands one living ftiith, Not a gaunt crowd of lifeless creeds; Its warrant is a firm ''God saith;" Its claim, not words, but loving deeds.

2 Yet, Lord, forgive ; thy simple law

Grows tarnished in our earthly grasp; Pure in itself, without a flaw. It dims in our too worldly clasp.

3 We handle it with unwashed hands;

We stain it with unh; Uowed breath; We gloss it with device of man's. And hide thine image underneath.

4 Forgive the sacrilege, and take

From off our souls ih' unworthy stain; And show us, for thy Son's dear sake, Thy pure a: id perfect law again. 8

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8 The entrance oj ihtiioord(j{ve(h Hfjh'. L. f M. Psalm 119 : 13C.

T LOVE the volume of thy word ;

1 What li«:ht and joy those leaves afford

To souls benighted and distressed! Thy precepts jyuide uiy doubtful way, Tliy fear forbids my feet to stray,

Thy promise leads my heart to rest.

2 Thy threatenings wake my slumbering eyes, And warn me where my danger lies;

But 't is thy blessed gospel. Lord, That makes mv guilty conscience clean, Converts my soul, subdues my sin,

And gives i free, but large reward.

3 Who knows tne errors of his thoughts? My God. forgive my secret faults,

And from presuiuptuous sins restrain; Accept my poor attempts of praise, That I have read thy book of grace,

And book of nature, not in vain.

() Thv toord is a lamp. Q, M,

'^ Psalm 119: 105.

HOW precious is the book divine, By inspiration giv'n ! Briglit as a lamp its i>iecepts shine. To guide our souls to heav'n.

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts

In this'dark vale of tears; Life, liglit, and Joy it still imparts, And quells our rising fears.

3 Tliis lamp, through all the tediovis night

Of life, shall guide our way. Till we behold the cleare: light Of au eternal day. 9

THE HOLT SJRIPTURES.

1 A Thy testimotnes are my delitjTit. Q JIT

^^ Psalm IID : 24.

FATPTER of Mercies ! in tliy word Wli;it endless *iiory ?;lniics! Tor ever be tliy naiiieVlor'd For these celestial lines!

2 Here may tiie wretclied sons of waxit

Exhaustless riches find; Riclies above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind.

3 Here tlie fair tree of knowdedge grows,

And yields a rich repast : Sublimer sweets than nature knows Invite the longing taste.

4 Here springs of consolation rise

To cheer the fainting mind. And thirsty souls receive supplies, And sweet refreshment find.

5 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice

Spreads heav'nly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful soulid.

6 O may those heav'idy pages be

My ever dear dellglit; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing I'ght.

7 Divine Instructor! gracious Lord,

Be thou for ever near; Teach me to love thy sacred word. And view my Saviour there I

11 A light unto my pnth. Q M

*■* Psalm 119: 105.

WHAT glory gilds the sacred page Majestic like the sun ! It gives a light to ev'ry age — It gives, but borrows none. 10

THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.

2 The hand that gave it still supplies His gracious li^ht and heat ; His truths upon tlie nations rise— They rise, but never set. i Let everlasting thanivs be thine For such a bright disi)lay, As makes the world of darkness shine With beams of heav'nly day. 4 Mv soul rejoices to pursue The paths of truth and love, Till glory breaks upon my view In brighter worlds above.

1 9 Thy law w my delvjlit. 0. M.

IOED, I have made thy word my choice, J My lasting heritage ; There shall mv noblest powers rejoice, My warmest thoughts engage.

2 I'll read the histories of thy love,

And keep thy laws in sight; Wliile through the promises I rove, With ever fresh delight.

3 T is a broad land, of wealth unknown,

Where springs of life arise. Seeds of inn»iortal bliss are so^m. And hidden glory lies.

4 The best relief that mourners have;

It makes our sorrows blest; Our fairest hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest.

13 jRevelation welcomed. 0. JVi.

HAIL, sacred truth! whose pierclig rays, Dispel tiie shades of night, Diftusing o'er a sinful world, The healing beams of light. 11

THE HOLY SCRIPTrRES

2 Thy word, O Lord, with friend y a\d,

li(;stor(iS our wandering feet. Converts the sorrows of tlie mind, To joys divinely sweet.

3 O, send thy li^ht and truth abroad,

In all their radiant blaze; And bid th" admirini^ world adoic The glories of thy grace.

' ^ Fsalm 119 : 97.

OHOW I love thy liolv law! , 'Tis daily my delight; And thence my meditations draw Divine advice by night.

2 I wake before the dawn of day,

To meditate thy word; M.y soul with longing melts away, To hear tliy gospel. Lord.

3 How doth thy word my heart engage,

How well employ my tongue; And in my tiresome pilgrimage, Yields me a heaven y song.

4 When nature sinks, and spirits droop,

Thy promises of grace Are pillars to support my hope, And there 1 write thy praise.

1 ^ Wherewithal shall a youtig man, etc. Q ]yj

'^ 'I'salm 119: 9.

' TJO^^ s^i''^^! the youn<^ secure thei'- hearts XL And <>uard their lives fi-ou) sin? Thy Avord tiie choicest rules imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 'Tis like the sun, a lieavenly light, That guides us ail tlie day. And througli tlie dangers of the laght A lamp to lead our way. 12

THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.

3 Thy precepts make iis truly wise ;

We hate the sinner's road; .

We hate our own vain thoughts that rise, But love thy la\v, O God.

4 Thy word is everlasting truth ;

How pure is every pa^e ! That holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age.

?5 Word of the everlasting God, 0. Ol.

T AMP of our feet! whereby we trace 1j Our path when wont to stray ; Stream from the fount of heavenly grace I Brook by the traveler's way!

2 Bread of our souls! whereon we feed!

True manna from on high! Our guide and chart! whereni we read Of"realms beyond the sky.

3 Pillar of fire through watches dark,

And radiant cloud by day! .

Wlien waves would whelm our tossmg bark, Our anchor and our stay!

4 Word of the everlastinof God!

Will of his trlorious bon! , ^ ^ , V/ithout thee how could earth be trod, Or heaven itself be won?

1 7 Quicken me according to thy tsord C ol.

* • ^ Psalm 119 : -5.

0T.ORD, thy precepts I survey; I keep thy law in sight, Through all the business of the day, To form my actions right. 2 My heart in midnight silence cries, "How sweet thy comforcs be! My thoughts in holy wonder rise, And bring their thanks to thee. 13

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THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.

"18 The law of the Lord is perfect. S M.

Psitlui 19: 7.

LORD, thy perfect word Directs our steps aright; Nor can all other books aflbrd Such protit or delight.

2 Celestial light it sheds

To cheer this vale below; To distant lands its glory spreads, And streams of mercy How.

3 True wisdom it imparts ;

Commands our hope and fear: O ma}^ we hide it in our l\eai'ts, And feel its influence there !

ly The books of nature and scripture. o, J\l,

BEHOLD! the lofty sky Declares its maker. God ; And all his starry works, on high, Proclaim his power abroad.

2 The darkness and the light

Still keep their course the same; Wliile night to day, and day to night, Divinely teach his name.

3 In everj'' different land,

Their general voice is known ; They show the wonders of his hand, And orders of his throne.

4 Ye Christian lands! rejoice;

Here he reveals his word ; We are not left to nature's voice. To bid us know the Lord.

20 % Bible. 7*8,

OLY Bible! book divine! Precious treasure! thou art mine: Mine to tell me w hence I came ; Mine to teach me what 1 am ; 14

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THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.

i Mine to cliide me when I rove ;

Mine to show a Saviour's love;

Mine thoii art to guide and guard;

Mine to punish or reward; 3 Mine to comfort in distress,

Suftering in this wiklerness;

M ine to show, by living faith,

Man can triumph over death; i Mine to tell of joys to come,

And the rebel sinner's doom:

O thou holy book divine!

Precious treasure, thou art mine !

21 Book of grace. 8s 7 & 4

BOOK of ^race, and book of glory I Gift of God to age and youth; Woidrous in thy sacred story. Bright, bright with truth.

2 Book oi love! in accents tender,

Spealang unto such as we; May it iead u-s, Lord, to render All all to thee.

3 Book of hope! the spii-it sighing,

Consolation tinds in thee; As it hears the Saviour ciying —

" Come, come to me." ^ 4 Book of life! when we reposing,

Bid farewell to friends we love, Give us for tlie life then closing,

Life, life above.

46^ The word more precious than gold. P. M,

PRECIOUS Bible! Avhat a treasure Does the word of God afford! All I want for life or pleasui-e, Food and med'cine, shield and sword ; 15

THE HOLY SCRIITURES.

Let the world account me poor, Having this I need Jio more.

2 Food to whicli the world's a stranger,

Here my hungry soul enjoys; Of excess there is no danger,

Thongh it tills, it never clo3^s: On a dying Christ 1 feed. He is nieat and drink indeed i

3 WHien my faith is f^iint and sicl<ly.

Or when Satan wounds my mind, Cordials to revive me quickly. Healing med'cines here 1 tind: To tlie promises I tlee, Each affords a remedy.

4 In the hour of dark temptation,

Satan can not make me yield; For the word of consolation

Is to me a miglity shield : While the scripture truths are sure. From his malice I'm secure.

5 Vain his threats to overcome me,

When I take tl e Spirit's sword ; Then, with ease, I drive him from me ; Satan trembles at the word : 'T is a sword for conquest made, Keen the edge, and strong the blade.

6 Shall I envy, then, the miser,

Doating on his golden store? «

Sure I am, or should be, wiser;

I am rich, 't is he is poor : Jesus gives me in his word, Food and med'cine, shield and swoni

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The family Bible. 1 2's & 1 1's.

How painfully pleasitig the fond recollection Of youthful connections^ und innocent joy. When blesn'd with purcntnl advice and Hflfeclion,

Surrounded with mercies — \ith peace from on high I

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GOD, HIS BEING AND PERFECTIONS.

I still view the chairs cf my father and mother,

The seats of their offjprinsj; as ranged ou each hand; And that richest of books, which excoll'd ev'ry other,

The family Bible that lay on the stand: The old-fashion 'd Bible, the dear, ble.-sed Bible, The family Bible that lay on the stand. 9 Tliat Bible, the volume of God's inspiration,

At morn and at ev'ning could yield us deliglit ; And the pray'r of our sire was a sweet invocation

For mercy by day and for safety thro' night ; Our hymn of thanksgiving witii harmony swelling,

All warm from the lieart of the family band, Has rais'd us from earth to that rapturous dwelling

Describ'd in the Bible that lay on the stand : The old-fiishioii'd Bil.le, the dear, blessed Bible, Tlie family Bible that lay on the stand. 3 Ye scenes of tranquillitv long have we parted,

My hopes almost gonv, %nd my parents no more. In sorrow and sadue.«s 1 live broken-hearted.

And wander unknown on a far-distant shore; Yet how can I doubt a dear Saviour's protection,

Forgetful of gifts from liis bountiful hand ! 0 let me with patience receive his correction,

An«l think of the IJible Ihat lay on the stand: The old-ta'^hion'd Bible, the dear, blessed Bible, The family Bible that lay on the stand.

GOD; HIS BEIXG AND PERFECTIONS

24 Great is the Lord. L. Ml

PRAISE yc tlie Lord I 't is good to raise (>iir liearts and voices in Ms praise: His nature and his works invite To make this duty onr delit>i»t. 2 Great is tlie Lord! and oi-eat his might, And all his glories intinite: His Avisdom vast, and knows no bound , A deep where all our thoughts are drown'd. 6 He loves the meek, rewai-ds the just. Humbles the wicked in the dust* Melts and subdues the stubborn soul. 4nd makes tiio broken spirit whole. 2 17

GOD,

i His saints are precious in liis si^hf ; He views liis children w'th delighl ; He sees tlieir hope, he knows their fe.\r. Approves, and loves his ima^e there

25 Eternity of God. L- M

ERE mountains reared their forms sublin:t, Or heaven and earth in order stood, ^fore the birth of ancient time. From everlasting thou art God.

2 A thousand ages, in their flight,

With thee are as a fleeting day ; Past, present, future, to thy sight At once their various scenes display.

3 But our brief life's a shadowy dream,

A passing thought, that soon is o'er.

That fades with morning's earliest beam,

And Alls the musing mind no more.

4 To us, O Lord, the wisdom give

Each passing moment so to spend. That we at length Avith thee may live. Where life and bliss shall never end.

0(\ " How nnsearchable are thyjiidgmenta.' J^. M, "^ Rom. 11 : :i3.

LORD, my weak thought in vain would climb To search the stai-ry vault profound: In vain would wing lier flight sublime, To find creation s outmost bound.

2 But weaker ,et t\\?\ thought must prove

To search thy great eternal plan, — Thy sovereign counsels, born of love Long ages ere the world began.

3 When my dim reason would demand

Why that, or this, thou dost ordain, By some vJist deep I seem to si;ind. Whose secrets I must ask ir v.iin. IS

HIS BEING AND PERFECTIONS.

4 When doubts disturb my troubled breast, And all is dark as night to me, Here, as on solid rock, I rest ; That so it secmeth good to thee. {j Be this my joy, that evermore

Thor. riilest all things at thy will : Thy sovereign wisdom I adore, And calmly, sweetly, trust thee still.

2i( Omniprei^ence of God. -lj- ^'i

Ij^ATHER. of spirits, nature's God! ) Our inmost thoughts are known to thee '• Thou, Lord, canst hear each idle word. And every private action see.

2 Could we, on morning's swiftest wings,

Pursue our flight tlirough trackless air, Or dive beneath deep ocean's springs, Thy presence still would meet us there.

3 In vain may guilt attempt to fly.

Concealed beneath the pall of night; One glance from thy all-piercing e^^e Can kindle darkness into light.

4 Search thou our hearts, and there destroy

Each evil thought, each secret sin, And fit us for those realms of joy. Where naught impure shall enter hi.

28 ^^Ae Lord reigneth. L. M

P&alm 96: 10.

JEHOVAH reigns; his tl rone is high; His robes are li^ht and majest/; His glory shines with beams so b.'ight, No mortal can sustain tiie sight. '2 His terrors keep the world in awe; His justice guards his holy law; His love r^^^'cals a smiling face •, His trutii and nromise seal the grace. 19

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3 Througt all his works his wisdom shiiies, And bailies Satan's deep designs:

His power is sovereign to fnlMlI The noblest eonnsels of his will.

4 And will this glorions Lord de.ecend To be my father and my friend ? Then let my songs Mitli angels' joii] : Heav'n is secure, if God be mine.

29 ^^^f>n 100. L. M.

W'lTH one consent let all the earth ^ • To God their cheerful voices raise '' Glad homage ])ay, with awful mirth, And sing before him songs of praise: 2 Convinc'd that he is God alone,

From whom both we and all proceed; We, whom he chooses for his own. The flock that he vouchsafes to feed. . O ! enter, then, his temple gate.

Thence to his courts devoutly press; And still your grateful hymns repeat, And still his name with praises bless. ^ For he's the Lord, supremely good, His mercy is forever sure ; His truth, Avhicli always lirmly stood. To endless ages shall endure.

30 0/ htm are all things. L. M.

Rom. 11: 36.

0 SOURCE divine, and life of all. The fount of being's won Irons sea! Thy depth would every heart appall. That saw not love supreme in tli ^e. 2 We shrink before thy vast ab3'ss,

Wliere worlds on worlds eternal brood; We know thee trul}- bn^ in *liis — Ihat thou bestowest ail n'UI «:-"od. 2C'

HIS BEING AND lERFECTIONS.

3 And .'50, 'mid boundless time and space, O <»i-;iiit us still ill thee to dwell, And throiioli the ceaseless web to trace Thy presence working all things well !

Ol I» him xoe live and move. L. jM

Acts 17: 28.

riXCIIAXGEABLE, all-perfect Lord! vJ Essential life's unbounded sea! What lives and moves, lives by thy word • It lives and moves and is, from thee! ' W hate'er in earth, or sea, or sky,

Or shuns, or meets, the wandering thought, Escapes, or strikes, the searching eye, By thee was to existence brought.

2 Hi^h is thy power above all hight;

AVhate'er thy will decrees is done; Thy wisdom, holiness and might

Can by no Unite mind be known. What our dim eyes could never see,

Is plain and naked in thy sight; What tJiickest darkness vails, to thee

Shines clearly as the morning light.

3 Thine, Lord, is holiness, alone:

Justice and truth before thee stand: \ et, nearer to thy sacred throne.

Love ever dwells at thy right han:l. And to thy love and ceaseless c-ire,

Fatlier! this light, this breath, we ( we; A nd all we have, and all we ai-e.

From thee, great source of life! doth flow

3*1 The all-seeing God. L. M,

I fS^P' *^^^" ^^^^^ searched and seen me th ro': ±J llune eye commands with piercing view My risuig and my jesting hours. My heart oiid flesh »vith all their powers. 21

GOD,

2 My ill oughts, before they are my own, Are to my God disthictly known ;

He knows the words I mean to speak Ere from my opening lips they break.

3 Within thy circling power I stand; On every side I find thy hand : Awake, asleep, at home, abroad,

I am snrronnded still with God.

4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great! What l.irge extent! what lofty hight! My soul, with all the powers I boast, Is in the boundless prospect lost.

33 Psalm 139. L. M,

LORD, thou hast formed mine everj^ part. Mine inmost thought is known to thee; Each word, each feeling of my heart. Thine ear doth hear, thine eye doth see.

2 Thouo'n I should seek the shades of night,

And hide myself in guilty fear. To thee the darkness seems as light. The midnight as the noonday clear.

3 The heavens, the earth, the sea, the sky,

All own thee ever present there ;

Where'er I turn, thou still art nigh,

Thy Spirit dwelling everywhere.

4 O may that Spirit, ever blest.

Upon my soul in radiance shine, Till, welcomed to eternal rest, 1 taste thy presence. Lord divine !

34 ^"<-^ }jvained »/t ail his works. L. M. 6 lilies.

n^HOTJ art, O Lord, the boundless soiu-ee, X Whence all o ir tiiousaud blessings flow And nature, through her endless course, Proclaims thy love to all below ;

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/IIS BEING AND PERFECTIONS.

While all above loin in the strain Of ceaseless praises to thy name.

i The sun on golden chariot rides,

And sends' to earth his rays of light; While darkness from his brightness hides, Ajid vanishes from human sight; This sunlight, when it comes to earth. Declares thy goodness gave it birth.

3 The moon and stars, that rule at night.

And smile upon tliis world of wrong, Bear on each trembling chord of light

The notes of this sweet, sacred song : '"Thou, Lord, did'st make all things that All are the creatures of thy love." [move ;

4 Then help my poor, unworthy heart

To join aloud in nature's praise; And may my song, in every part,

Proclaim the wonders of thy ways ; And when I reach the heavenly plains, I'll sing thy love in nobler strains.

05 Lord, thou hast searched mg, etc. C. M.

r?alm 13 J : 1.

LORD, all I am is known to thee ; In vain my soul would try To b'hun thy presence, or to flee The notice of thine eye.

2 riiy all-observiug eye surveys My rising and my rest. My public walks, my private ways, The secrets of my breast.

*" My thoughts lie open to thee, Loid, Before they 're forni'd within, And ere my lips pi<^nounce the word. Thou knowest aL I mean. 23

GOD,

4 O let thine arms surrounl me still, And I'ke a bulwark prove. To guard nij^ soul from ev'ry ill, Secur'd by sovereign love.

3l> Holy, holy, holy Lord. CM,

OGOD, we praise thee, and confess That thou the only Lord And everlasting Father art. By all the earth adored.

2 To thee all angels cry aloud,

To thee the powers on high, Both cherubim and seraphim Continually do cry,

3 O holy, holy, holy Lord,

Whom heavenly hosts obey ; The world is with tlie glory tilled Of thy majestic sway.

4 The apostles' glorious company,

The prophets crowned with light, With all the martyrs' noble host. Thy constant praise recite.

5 The holy Church, throughout the world,

O Loi'd. confesses thee. That thou th' eternal Father art Of boundless majesty.

^)7 His liraiae endureth forever. C Jll.

Ps!.lm 111 : 10.

SOXGS of immortal praise belong To my Almighty God ; He has my heart, and He mv t)ngue, To spread ids name abroad. 2 How great the works his hand has wrought; How glorious in our sight ; And men in every age liave sought His venders with delight. 24

HIS BEING AND PERFECTIONS.

3 How most exact is nature's frame, How A\isc the Eternal Mind; His counsels never change tlie scheme That his first thoughts designed. i When he i-edeemed his chosen sons, He fixed liis covenant sure; Tlie orders that his lips pronounce To endless years endure.

R9t 0 God, my heart is fixed. C M

*^ -^ PHHlin 57 : 7.

OGOD! my Ueart is fully bent To magnifv ti.^y name ; My tongue, witl» cheerful songs ol prr.ise, Shall celebrate thy fame.

2 Be thou, O God ! exalted high Above the starry frame; And let the world, with one consent, Confess thy glorious name.

39 The Tofinite One. C. M,

GREAT God! how infinite art thou, What v^orthless worms are we ; l^et the whole race of creatures bow. And pay their piaise to thee.

2 Thy throne eternal ages stood,

Ere seas or stars were made; Thou art the ever-living God, Were all the nations dead.

3 Our lives through various scenes are drawn,

And vexed with trifling cares; AVhile thine eternal thoughts move OL Thine undisturbed aftairs. \ Great God ! how infinite art thou, Wliat worthless worms are we ; ^^et the wl ole race of creaturos bow, And pay their praise to thee. 25

GOD,

40 Bet ieth the reiui. C. M

PsaliB 7 : 9.

GREAT God!' thy penetrating eye P«irvacles my inmost pow-rs; ^V'ith awe profound my wond'ring soul Falls prostrate and adores.

2 To be encompassed round vitli God,

The Holy and the Just, Arm'd with omnipotence to save. Or crush me to the dust, —

3 O how tremendous is the thought I

Deep may it be impress'd. And may thy Spirit lirmly grave This truth witliin my breast.

4 Begirt with thee, my fearless soul

The gloomy vale shall tread ; And thou wilt bind th' immortal crowii Of glory on my head.

41 The Lordis great. ll's & 8's.

THE Lord is great! ye hosts of heaven, adore And ye who tread this earthly ball ; [him, .). holy songs rejoice aloud before him, And" shout his praise who made you all.

2 The Lord is great; his majestj^ how glorious! Resound his praise from shore to shore ;

O'er sin, and death, and hell, now made victo- He rules and reigns for evermore. [rious,

3 The Lord is great; his mercy how nbouiid- Ye angels, strike your golden chords ; [ing I

O praise ourGod, with voice and harp resonnd Tlie King of kings and Lord of lords, [iiiu 26

IN CREATION. 42 The Love of God. C. P. M.

My God! Thy boundless love I praise; How bright on liigh its gloi.'es blaze! liow sweetly bloo.n below! It streams from'thine eternal throne; Tiirough heaver its joys forever rim, And o'er the earth they flow.

2 'T is love that paints the purple morn, And bids the clouds, in air upborne,

Their genial drops distill; In every vernal beam it glows. And breathes in every gale that blows,

And glides in every rill.

3 But in thy word I see it shine With grace and glories more divine.

Proclaiming sins forgiven ; There, Faith, bright cherub, points tlie way To realms of everlasting day,

And opens all her heaven.

4 Then let the love, that makes me blest, With cheerful praise inspire my breast,

And ardent gratitude ; And all my thouo^hts and passions tend To Tiiee, iny Fathe^r and my Friend,

My soul's eternal good.

GOD I?5 CItEATIO:N.

A Q The heavens declare the glory of God. Jj. >] 'iO Psalm 19: 1.

THE spaciois firmament on high, AVith all the blue ethereal sky. And spangled heav'ns, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. 27

GOD,

2 Th' unwearied sun, trom lay to day, Does hi< Creator's power displa}-, And publishes to cv'ry land The work of an almighty hand.

3. Soon as the ev'ning' shades ])revail, The moon takes up the wondi-ous tale, And nightly to the lisfnint*- earth Repeats the story of her birth :

4 While all the stars that round hei ^um. And all the planets in tlieir turn, Conlirm the tidiugs as ^hey roll.

And spread the truth froni pole to pole.

5 What vhou^h in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball — What though no real voice nor sound Amid tlieir radiant orbs be found —

8 In reason's ear they all rejoice. And utter forth a glorious voice; For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine !

iA He is clothed toith mnje<iti/. Jj J^

"■^ Psalm .'.5: 1,

JEHOVAH reigns: he dwells in light, Array'd with majesty and might; The world, created by lii.- hands. Still on its tirm foundation stands.

"2 But ere this spacious world was made, Or had its first foundation laid, His throne eternal ages stood, Himself the ever-Mving God.

3 For ever shall his throne endure; His promise stands for ever sure; And evcrhisting holiness Becomes the dwellings of his gnce.

IN CREATION.

1 C All thy xoorlcs praise thcf L. M. **^ Psalm 1J5: 10.

NATI'RE, with all her powers, shall sing God the Creator, and the King; Nor air, nor earth, nor skies, nor seas, Deny the tribute of their praise.

2 Begin to make his glories known, Ye seraplis, who sit near his throne; Tune liigh your harps, and spread the so.ind To the creation's utmost bound.

3 Thus lei our flaming zeal employ

Our loftiest thoughts, and loudeJt songs; Nations, pronounce with warmest joy Hosanna, from ten thousand tongues.

4 Yet, mighty God, our feeble frame Attempts in vain to reach thy name ; The strongest notes that angels raise Faint in the worship and the praise.

A({ Thy saints shall bless thee. L. 31'

^" Psalm 145: 10.

&REATEST of beings, source of life; Sov'reign of air, and earth, and sea! All nature'feels thy pow'r, and all A silent liomage pay to thee.

2 Wak'd by thy hand, the morning sun

Pours foi-th to thee its earlier iays. And spi'cacs thy glories as it climbs; While raptured worlds look up and prai.=e.

3 The moon, to the deep shades^ of night

Speaks the mild luster of thv nanVe; While all the stars, that cheer the scene. Thee, the great Lord of light, proclaim.

4 And groves, and vales, and rocks and hills,

And ev'i-y llower, and ev'ry tree. Ten thousand creatures, wai-m with 11 fo^ Have each a grateful s mg for thee. 29

OOD.

6 But man was form'd to rise to heav'ii; And, blest with reason's clearer light- Be views his Maker through his worka,' And glows with rapture at the sight. 6 Nor can the thousand songs that rise, Whether from air, or earth, or sea, So well repeat Jehovah's praise, Or raise such sacred harmony.

PART FIRST. 4 T -^ hymn of praise. L. M,

SING to the Lord with cheerful voice ; From realm to realm the notes shall sound And heaven's exulting sons rejoice To bear the full hosanna round.

2 TVlien, starting from the shades of night,

Obedient, Lord, to thy behest, The sun arrayed his limbs in light And earth her virgin beauty drest;

3 Thy praise transported nature sung

In pealing chorus loud and far ; The echoing vault with rapture rung, And shouted every morning star.

4 When, bending from his native sky,

The Lord of life in mercy came,' And laid his bright etfulgence by. To bear on earth a human name ;

5 The song, by cherub voices raised,

Rolled through the dark blue depths above ; And Israel's sheplierds heard amaz(Kl The seraph notes of peace and love.

PART SECOND.

AND shall not man the concert join. For whom this bright creation rose,— For whom the tires of morning shine, And eve's still lamps, that woo repose ?

IN CREATION.

1 And shall not he the ehorns swell,

Whose fonn the incarnate Godhead wore, Whose guilt, wiiose fears, whose triumph tell How deep the wounds his Saviour bore? 5 Long as yon glittering arch shall bend. Long as yon orbs in t»lory roll, Long as the streams oflife descend To cheer with hope the tainting soul, 4 Thy praise shall till each grateful voice, Sliall bid the son«>- of rapture sound : And heaven's exulting sons rejoice To bear the full hosanna round.

48 Praise of God peculiarly due from man. L. -VI

THERE seems a voice in every gale, A tongue in every opening tlower. Which tells, O Lord ! the wondrous tale Of thy indulgence, love, and power.

2 The birds that rise on soaring wing

Appear to hymn their Maker's praise, And all the mingling sounds of spring To thee a general pgean raise.

3 And shall my voice, great God, alone

Be mute 'midst nature's loud acclaim? No ; let my heart with answering tone Breathe forth in praise tliy holy name.

4 And nature's debt is small to mine ;

Thou bad'st her being bounded be. But — u ':itchless proof of love divine — Thou gav'st immortal life to me.

[ i) God, the fountain of being, etc. L. M. 6 lIuGS

rpHOU ait, O God. the life and light 1 Of all he wondrous world we set ; Its glow b/ day, its smile by night. Are bat reflections caught from thee; 31

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WTierc'er Ave turn, thy glories shine And all things fair and briglit are thine.

•2 When day, with farewell beam, delays Among the opening clonds of even, And we can almost tnink we ga/e,

Through opening vistas, into lieaven — Those hues that mark the sun's decline, So soft, so radiant, Lord, are thine.

i V/lien night, with wings of starry gloom, Overshadows all the earth and skies, Like some dark, beauteous bird, whose plume

Is sparkling with unnumbered dyes — Tliat sacred gloom, those tires divine. So grand, so countless. Lord, are thine.

4 When youthful spring around us breathes,

Thy Spirit warms her fragrant sigh ;

And everj^ llower that sununer wreathes

Is bonrbeneath thy kindling eye; Where'er we turn, thy glories shine, And all things fair and bright are thine.

I

SIXG th' almighty power of God, That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies.

2 I sing the wisdom tliat ordained

Tile sun to rule the day ; The moon shines full at his command. And all the stars obey.

3 1 sing the goodness of the Lord,

That tilled the earth witli food; He formed the creatures with his word And then pronounced them good.

IN CREATION.

4 Lord ! liow thy wonders aie displayed.

Where'er I turn ni}'^ eye! If I survey the ground 1 tread, Or gaze upon the sky I

5 There's not a phmt or flower below

But makes thy glories known ; And elouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from thy tlirone.

6 Creatures that borrow life from thee

Are subject to thy care ; Thei-e's not a place wliere we can flee But God is present there.

01 Bless the Lord, all hit works. C M,

IValm 103: 22.

PRAISE ye the Lord, immortal choif I In heavenly bights above. With harp, and voice, and soul of fire. Burning with perfect love.

2 Shine to his glory, Avorlds of light!

Ye million suns of space ; Ye moon and glittering stars of night. Running your mystic race.

3 Shout to Jehovah, surging main !

In deep eternal roar; Let wave to wave resound the strain. And shore reply to shore.

4 Storm, lightning, thunder, hail, and snow-

Wild winds that keep his word, With the old mountains far below, Unite to bless the Lord.

5 And round the wide Morld let it roll,

Whilst man shall lead it on ; Join, every ransomed human soul, In glorious unison. 3 33

GOD,

^ 2 ^o<^ *^^^ **" ^ *•' ^oorks. ^ . M

niHERE'S not a tint that pair.tv tne rose

J. Or decks the Illy fair,

Or streaks the humblest flower that Mo'V8»

But God lias placed it there. 2 There's not a star whose twinkling light

Illumes the distant eaith, And cheers the solemn gloom of night

But goodness gave it birth. 8 There's not a cloud whose dews distill

Upon the parching clod. And clothe with verdure vale and hill,

That is not sent by God.

4 There's not a place in earth's vast round.

In ocean deep, or air. Where skill and wis<loni are not found ; For God is ev'rywhere.

5 Around, beneath, below, above,

Wherever space extends. There heaven displays its boundless love, And pow'r with goodness blends.

^O Praise him in the firmamt iit of his pnwe *. C . M ''*^ Psalni 16U: 1.

BEGIN my soul the lofty strain, In solemn accents sing A sacred hymn of <^rateful praise To heaven's almighty Ki'ig.

2 Ye curling fountains, as ye roll

Your silver waves along, AVhisper to all j'our verdant shore's The subject of my song.

3 Betain it long, ye echoing rocks,

The sacred sound retain. And from your Uollow winding cave.y Beturii it oft again.

IN CREATION.

4 Bear it, ye Avinds, on all y( ur a> "Oigs,

To distant clinics away, And roun 1 the wide-extended world The lofty theme convey.

5 Take the olad burden of his name,

Ye ilouds, as yon arise, AVJietlier to deck the *»'ol(1en morn Or shade the ev'nino* skies.

6 >yiiilst we, with sacred rapture lir'd.

The o:reat Creator sing-, And utter consecrated lays To heaven's eternal King.

4r The hymn of the seasons. C JM. 1).

THE heavenly spheres to thee, O God, Attune their evening hymn; All-wise, all-holy, thou art praised

In song of seraphim. Unnumbered systems, suns, and worlds,

Unite to worship thee-, While th}' majestic greatness fills - Space, time, eternity.

2 Nature, a temple worthy thee.

Beams with thy light and love; 'VMiose rtowers so sweetly bloom belo\F

Whose stars rejoice above; Whose altars ?'"e the mountain-cliffs

That rise along the shore; AYliose anthems, the sublime accord

Of storm and ocean roar.

3 Her song of gratitude is sung

By spring's awakening hours; Her suunner offers at thy shrine Its earliest, loveliest Ji'owers; 35

GOD,

Her a itni m brink's its go tlen fruita,

In o-Iorious luxury ofiven; Wliile winter's silver Tiitjlits reflect

Thy brightness back to heaven.

55 I'fie ineffable glory of God. C. H. M.

SIXCE o'er thy footstool here below Such radiant gems are strewn, 0, what niagniticence must glow, Great God, about thy throne! So brilliant here these drops of light — There the full ocean rolls, how bright I

2 If nio^ht's blue curtain of the skv —

With thousand stars inwrought. Hung like a royal canopy

With glittering diamonds fraught — Be, Lord, tiiy temple's outer vail. What splendor at the shrine must dwell I

3 The dazzling sun at noonda}' hour —

Forth from his flaming vase Flinging o'er earth the golden shower

Till vale and mountain blaze — But shows, O Lord, one beam of thine; What, then, the day where thou dost shine!

4 O. how shall these dim eyes end ire

That noon of living rays I Oi." how our spirits, so impure,

I pon thy glory ^aze ! Ano.nt. O Lord, anouit our sight, And fit us for that world of light.

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5o The Lord Je\ovah reigna be M«

rr^HE Lord Jehovah reigns, J. Let all the nations fear; Let simiers tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there.

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IN CREATION.

2 Jesus, the Saviour, reijrns;

Let earth adore its Lord ; Br g:l\t cherubs his attcudaiits wiiit, "Bwilt to lultill his word.

3 In Zion stands his throne;

His honors are divine; His churcli sliall nial<e his wonders .iiicwn, For there his glories shine.

4 How holy is his name!

How fearful is his praise! Justice, and trutli, and judgment join In all the works of grace.

7 Jehovah reigns. b. 1 . M.

nillE Lord Jehovah reigns,

X And royal state maintains, His head with awful gloiies crowned;

Arrayed in robes of light.

Begirt witli sovereign might, And rays of majesty around.

2 Upheld by thy commands, Tlie world securely stands,

And skies and stars obey tliy word: Thy throne was tixevl on high 3efore the starry sky:

.Eternal is thy kingdom. Lord!

3 Thy promises are true; Thy grace is ever new;

There tix'\l, thy church shall ne or remove:

Thy .valr.ts. with holy fear.

Shall in tli^ courts appear, And sing thine everlasting love. 37

GOD,

58 Let every ling thathath breath praise ih Lord. 7*9,

Psnlm l.O.

PRATSE the Lord, his <i:lories show, ISaints witliiii his courts below. Amov'Is round his throne above, All that see and share his love!

1 Earth to heaven, and heaven to earth, Tell his wonders, sing his worth; Ao'e to a<j:e, and shore to shore. Praise him, praise him, evermore!

3 Praise the Lord, his mercies ti-aee; Praise his providence and grace — All that he for man hath done. All he sends us through his Son.

4 Strings and voices, hands and hearts, In the concert bear your parts:

All that breathe, your Lord adore ; Praise him, praise him, evermore!

59 Source of being, source o/ light. 7s. doublc

OURCE of being, source of li^ht,

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Vj With iinfaditio; beauties bright; Thee, when morning greets the skks. Blushing sweet with humid eyes; Thee, when soft declining day Sinks, in puri)le waves away; Thee, O Parent, Avill 1 sing. To thy feet my tribute bring!

1 Yonder azure vault on high. Yonder blue, low, liquid sky; Earth, on its tirm oasis i)laced, Anu with circling waves embraced; All-creating power confess. All their nnghty Maker bless; T^lu.king nature with tli}' nod, Ea.-^h and heaven confe^ss their Goc. 38

IN CREATION.

'S Father. King, Avhose heaven' y face Shuies serene upon our raee; Mindful of th\ guardian care, Slow to punish, prone to spare; We thy majesty adore, We thy well-kiiown aid implore; Not in vain thy aid we call, Nothing w ant. for thou art all !

Q All the earth doth worship thee. 78.

pOD eternal. Lord of all! VT Lowly at thy feet we fall. All the earth doth worship thee, We amid the throng would be.

2 All the holy angels cry, Hail, thrice holy, God Most High . Glorified Apostles raise. Night and day, continual praise.

t God is love. 7s. Q lines,

* 1 John 4 : 8.

Jj^ARTH, with her ten thousand flowers, J Air, with all its beams and showers, Ocean's infinite expanse, Heaven's resplendent countenanct;; All around, and all above, Hath this record — God is love.

2 Sounds among the vales and tils, Li the woods and by the rills,

Of the breeze and of the bird. By tlie gentle murmur stirr'a; All these songs, beneatli, alove, Have one burden — God is love.

3 All the hopes and fears that start Froin the fountain of the heart;

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GOD,

All tho quiet bliss tluit lies 111 our human sympathies; These are ^ oices from above, Sweetly whispering- — God is love

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GOD m TEOVIDENCE.

\)2, Grace and glory, ij.

'HE Almighty reigns exalted hif.h O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky; Though clouds and darkness vail his feet, His dwelling is the mercy-seat.

2 O ye that love his holy name. Hate every work of sin and shame; He guards the souls of all his friends, And from the snares of hell defends.

3 Inuiiortal light and joys unkno■s^^l Are for the saints in darkness sown ; Those glorious seeds shall S])ring and rise, And the bright harvest bless our eyes.

4 Ecjoiccye righteous, and record The sacred honors of tlie Lord ; None but the soulthat feels his grace Can triumph in his holiness.

03 God {,-. all. L. M.

THERE'S nothijig bright, fibovo, below, From flowers that bloom to stars thai \h\t m its light my soul can see [glovs.

Some features of the Deity.

'1 There's nothing dark below, above, But in its «>ioom I trace thy love, And meekly wait the moment w )en Thy vouch stall >4iake all bright again. 40

IN PROVIDENCE.

3 The li<^lit, the dark, whei*e'er 1 lOok, Shtill be one pure and shuiluj!; book, Where I may read, in words of Ilanie, The glories of Thy woudroiis name.

g4 Be thou exalted, 0 my God. I^- ^I ■

MY G( d, in whom are all the springs Of boundless love and grace unknown. Hide me beneath tliy spreading wmgs, Till the dark clcud is overblown.

2 Up to the heavens I send my cry,

The I.oi d will n^y desires perform ; He sends liis angels from tlie sky.

And saves me from the threaUniing storm.

3 My heart is fixed : my song shall raise

Immortal lionors to thy wame ; Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise, My tongue, tlie glory of my frame.

4 High o'er earth his mercy reigns,

And reaches to the utmost sky ; His truth to endless years remains.

When lower worlds dissolve and die. 6 Be thou extilted, O my God !

Above the heavens where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known al)i'oad,

And land to land thy wonders tell.

^^ Uncharging trust. Ji. M

IVTO change of time shall eA'er shock l\ My tii-m aftection, Loi d, to thee ; FoT tiion hast always been my rock, A fortivss and defense to mt 2 Thou mv deliv'rer art, my God; My trust is in f ly mighty pow'ri Thou art my shield from toes abr lad- At hom.. my safeguard and my tow'r. 41

<JOD,

d lo thee I will i Jdress my pray'r, To whom all i)raise I justly owe; So shall I, by tliy wat :htiil care, Be guarded from uiy treacli'rous foe.

i){} God ever near. Ju. M.

OLOYEdiviue.thatstooped to share Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear, On thee is cast each earth-boru care, We smile at pain while thou art near !

2 Though long die weary way we tread.

And sorrow ci-ovvn each lingering yea^, Xo path we shun, no darkness dread! Our hearts still whispering, thou art near;

3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief,

And crembling faith is changed to fear. The murmuring wind, tlie quivering leaf, Shall softly tell us, thou art near I

4 On thee we fling our burdening woe,

O love divine, forever dear, Content to sutt'er while we know, Living and dying, thou art near!

(>7 Contentment. L. M

Phil. 4 : 11.

LORD, how full of sweet content My years of pilgrimage are spent I Where'er 1 dwell, J dwell with thee, In hejiven, in earth or on the sea.

2 To me remains nor place nor time ; My country is in every clime : I can be calm and free fion. care Oil any shore, since God is there.

3 While place I seek or place I shun, The soul flnds happiness in .lone ; But with my God to guide my way 'T is equal joy to go or stay.

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IN PROVIDENCE.

4 Could I be cast Avhere thou art not, That were indeed a dreadful lot; But .;egions none remote I call, Secire of tiudiug God m all.

G8 Thy will be done. L. M. 6 UneS.

HE seudeth sun, he sendeth shower ; Alike they 're needful foi the flower: And joys and tears alike are ;,ent To give the soul fit nourishment: As eomc-s to me or cloud or sun. Father, thy will, not mine, be done !

2 Can loving children e'er reprove

With murmurs whom they trust and love/

Creator, I would ever be

A trusting, loving child to thee :

As comes to me, or cloud or sun.

Father, thy will, not niiy.e, be done!

3 O ne'er will I at life repine ! Enough that thou hast made it mine; Wheu falls the shadow cold of d<.rath, I vet will sing, with parting breath— As comes to me or shade or sun, Fatlicr, thy will, not mine, be done!

(59 The xoisdom of God. L- M.

WATT, O my soul, thy Maker's will; Tumultuous passions, all be still! Nor let a murmuring thought arise; His ways are just, his counsels wise.

2 He in the thickest darkness dv/ells. Performs his work, the cause conceals* But, though his methods are unknown, Judgment and truth support his throne.

3 In heaven, and earth, and air, and se&s. He executes his Arm decrees;

And by his saints it stands confest, That what hi does is ever best. 43

GOD,

4 Wait then, my soul, subn/issive wait, Prt).str:ite before his jiwlul seat; Aiul, 'midst the terrors of his rod, Trust in a wise and gTaei«.»us God.

70 P^^'^irn 23. L. M. G lines

THE Lord my pasture shall i)repa ^, And feed uie with a shepherd's care; Ills presence shall my wants sui)ply, And <iuai-d me with a watchful eye: My noonday walks he shall attend, Aud all my midnight hours defend.

2 When in the sultry glebe I faint. Or on the thirsty mountains i)ant, To fertile vales and dewy meads

My weary, waiulering steps he leads, Where ])eaeeful rivers, soft and slow. Amid the verdant hindseape llow.

3 Though in a bare and rugged way. Through devious, lonely wilds 1 stray, His bounty shall my pains beguile; The barren wilderness shall smile. With lively greens and herbage crowned, And streams shall murmur all aroimd.

4 Though in the paths of deatli 1 tread, Witl/gloomy horrors overspread. My steadfast heart shall fear no ill. For thou, O Lord! art with me still; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide liie through the dismal shade.

71 'Who is like unto thee, 0 hrnel? L. M,

Dent. 33 : 2J.

WITH Israel's God, who can compare f Or wlio. like Israel, happy are? O, pcopie saved by the Lord, He is our shield and great rewardi 44

IN PROVIDENCE.

2 Upheld Dy everlasting arms.

We aro secure from foes and 1 anr?; Ill vain their plots, and false tlu-ir boasts— Our refuge is the Lord of hosts!

72 P«(^lm 146. L. P. M.

I'LL praise my :Maker while I've breath, And when my voice is lost in death. Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs: My days of pi-nise shall ne'er be p:ist, While 'life and thouo-ht and being last, And immortality endures.

2 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God : he made the sky.

And earth, and seas, with all their tram. His truth forever stands secure: He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor,

And none shall tind his promise vain.

3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind: The Lord supports the fainting mind.

He sends the lab'rin^ conscience peace: He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless.

And grants the pris'ner sweet release.

4 I'll praise him while he gives me breath, And when mv voice is lost in death,

Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs: My days of praise shall ne'er be past, AVhile'life. ai\d thought, and being last,

And immortality endures.

God of Bethel.

Gen. 28 : 10-22.

OGOD of Bethel, by whose hand Thy people still are fed ; Who through this weary pilgiimage Hast all our fathers led — 45

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GOD,

2 Our vows, our pray'rs we now presci^t Before thy throne ol grace; God of our fathers, be the God Of their suceeetling race. ^ Through eacli succeeding path of life, Our waiuVriug footsteps oiiide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment tit provide. 4 O spread tliy cov'rino- wings around, Till all our wand'rings ceas ', And at our Fatlier's lov'd abode Our souls an-ive in peace.

74: Ood the trmt of his saints. i^. M<

THOU my liglit, my life, my joy, My glory and my all! Unsent by thee, no good can come, Kor evil can befall.

2 Such are thy schemes of providence,

And methods of thy grace,

That I may safely trust in thee

Through all this wilderness.

3 'Tis thine outstretchxl and powerful arm

Upholds me in the way; And tliy rich bounty well supplie^«» TLc wants of ev'ry dav.

4 For sucn compassion, O my Godl

Ten thousand thanks are due; For such compas>;ion I esteem Ten thousand thanks too few.

7r% Our dwelling place in ill generations. ^- i"*

P,saliu 00.

OUR God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to conic. Our shelter from tlie stormy blast, And our eternal home ! 4G

IN PROVIDENCE.

2 UnJer the shadow of thy thron© Thy sauits have dwelt secure; Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our defense is sure.

5 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame. From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same.

4 A thousand ages in thy sioht

Are like an evenino; gone; Short as the Avatch that ends the night Before the rising sun.

5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,

Bears all its sons away ; They fly forgotten as a clream Dies at the opening day.

6 Our God, our help in ages past,

Our hope for years to come. Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home.

f() The goodtieaa of God. C. M

SAVEET is the memory of thy grace, My God. my heavenly King; Let a^ic to age thy ri^^hteousness In songs of glory sing.

2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shinoft And every Avant supplies.

? >Yi*h longing eyes thy creatures wait On thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And tills their mouths with good. 47

0

GOD,

4 How kind arc thy compasision^. LordI

How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends liis pardoning word To cheer tlie souls he loves.

5 Creainres, witli all their endless race,

Thy power and praise proclaim ; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name.

77 Your heavenly Father feedeih them. C ftf

Matt. G: k'^-3+.

AVHY despond in life's dark vale^ Why sink to fears a prey? Th' alniigiity power can never fiiil, His love can ne'er decaj^

2 Behold the bii-ds that wing the air,

Nor sow nor reap the grain: Yet God, with all a father's care, Ilelieves wlien they comi)laiu.

3 Behold tlie lilies of the field:

Tiiey toil nor labor know ; Yet royal robes to theirs nuist yield, In beauty's richest glow.

4 That God who hears the raven's cry,

Who decks the lily's form, "SVill surely all your waiits sni)ply, And shield you in the storm.

5 Seek first his kingdom's grace to share '

Its righteousness pursne: And alf tlnit needs your earthly care He will bestow oil you.

78 Gratitude. 0. M

HEN all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys. Transi)ortcd Mith the view Vm. lost Ii- wonder, love, and praise 48

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LN PROVIDENCE.

2 Unnumbered comforts on my soul

Thy tender care bestowed, Before my inl^int heart conceived From whom those comforts liowed.

3 When in the slippery paths of youth

With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, And led me up to man.

4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts

My daily thanks employ, Nor is the least a cheerful heart. That tastes those gifts with joy.

5 Through every period of my life

Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after deatli, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew.

6 Througli all eternity, to thee

A jovful song I'll raise ;

But O! eternity 's too short

To utter all thy praise !

yy Thy judgments are a great deep. Cv. oL^

Psalm 36 : g>

GOD moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform ; He plants his footsteps on the sea, And rides upon the storm.

2 Deep in unfothomable mines

Of never-failing skill. He treasures up his bright designs,. And works his gracious will.

3 You fearful saints, fresh courage take •

The clouds you so much di-ead Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 49

4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,

But trust him^for his ^race; Behind a froAvninj^ providence He hides a smiling fiice.

5 His purposes will ripen fast,

Unfolding ev'ry Ijour; The bud may have a bitter taste,

But sweet will be the flow'r. () Blind unbelief is sure to err,

i\nd scan his work in vain: God is his own interi)reter.

And he will make it plain.

^Q My God, how wonderful (hon art. Li- WL,

MY God, how wonderj'ul tliou ait, Thy majesty hoAV bright! How glorious is thy mercy seat. In depthsof burning light!

2 Yet I may love thee too, O Lord,

Almighty as thou art; For thou hast stooped to ask of me The love of my poor heart.

3 IS'o earthly lather loves like thee.

No mother half so mild Bears and forbears, as tliou hf.st done With me, thy sinful child.

4 My God, how wonderful thou art,

Thou everlasting Friend! On thee I stay my trusting heart. Till iViith ill vision end.

ol The God of my life. 0. M,

FATHER of mercies! God of love! My Father and my God ! I '11 sing the honors of thy name, And spread thy praise abroad. 60

IN PRCMDENCE.

2 In every period of my life

Tliy thoughts of love appear; Thy mercies gild each transient scene, And crown ei.ch passing year.

3 In all thy mercies, may my soul

A Fatlier's bountv see ; Nor let tiie gifts thy grace bestows Esti-ange my heart from thee.

4 Teach me, in times of deep distress,

To own thy hand, O God! And in subn'iissive silence learn The lessons of thy rod.

5 Tlien may I close my eyes in death,

Itcdeemed from anxious fear: For death itself, my God, is life, If thou be with me there.

ft? /« the winds. 0. M

Is. 27 : 8.

p REAT Ruler of all nature's frame, VT We own thy power divine; We hear tliy breath in every storm. For all the winds are thine.

2 Wide as they sweep their sounding way.

They work thy sovereior. will ; And, awed by thy majestic voice. Confusion shall be still.

3 Thv mercy tempers every blast

To tliem that seek thy face. And mingles with the tempest's roar, Tlie whispers of thy grace.

4 Thosi! gentle whispers let me hcAr,

Till all tlie tumult cease; And gales of paradise shall liiU My Weary soul to peace. 51

GOD,

83 His tencUr mercies are over all h.\8 xcQr\'8. 0 M Psalm 115 • 9.

THY goodness, 1 lOrd, our souls confess ; Thy goodness we adore ; — A spring whose blessings never fail ; A sea without a shore.

2 Sun, moon, and stars thy love attest

In ev'ry golden ray ; liOve draws the curtains of the nighty And love brings back the day.

3 Thy bounty ev'ry season crowns

With all the bliss it yields. With joyful clusters loads the vines, With strength'ning grain the fields,

4 But chielly thy compassion. Lord,

Is in the gospel seen ; There, like a sun, thy mercy shines. Without a cloud between.

5 There, pardon, peace, and holy joy, *

Through Jesus' name are given ; He on the cross was lifted high, That we might reign in heaven.

34 Steiug him who is invisible. C. M. 6 HneS.

BEYOXD. beyond that boundless sea, Above thatdome of sky. Further than thought itself can flee.

Thy dwelling is on high : Yet dear the awful thought to me. That thou, my God, art nigh: — 2 Art nigh, and yet my laboring mind Feels After thee in vain, Thee in tliese works of power to find,

Or to thy seat attain. Thy messenger, the storaiy wind ; Tihy path, the trackless main : 52

IN PROVIDENCE.

3 These speak of thee with loud acclaim;

Thev th under forth thy praise, The glorious honor of thy name,

Tlie wonders of thy ways : But thou art i.ot in tempest-flame,

Nor in the noontide blaze.

4 We hear thy voice when thunders roll

Through the Avide fields c f air ; The waves obey thy dread control ;

But still, thou art not there : Where shall I find him, O my soul!

Who yet is every where?

5 O ! not in circling depth or hight.

But in the conscious breast. Present to faith, thouc^h vailed from sight;

Tliere dotli his Spirit rest: O, come, thou Presence infinite!

And make thy creature blest.

o5 "^w*' «"^ ''""^ ^^^ '^y "-'«?/«. C JjI

Rev. i5 : 3.

SINCE all the varying scenes of time God's watchful eye surveys, O, who so wise to choose our lot, Or to appoint our ways !

2 Good when he gives, — supremely good, —

Nor less when he denies ; E'en crosses, from his sov'reign hand, Are blessings in disguise.

3 Why should we doubt a Fathei 's love

So constant and so kind? To his unerring, gracious will Be every wish resign'd. 53

GOD,

86 God is love. C. M.

lJolin4: £

1CAN not always trace the way Where thou, ahnighty One, dost move; But I can always, always say. That God is love.

2 When fear her ciiilling mantle fliuc;s

O'er earth, my soul to heaven above, As to her native home, upsprings; For God is love.

3 When myst'ry clouds my darkened path,

I'll check my dread, my doubts reprove; In this my soul sweet comfort hath, That God is love.

4 O may this truth my heart employ,

And every gloomy thought remove; It fills my soul witli boundless joy, That God is love I

87 ThoH host taught me from my yovih. 0. M

Psalm 71.

LMIGHTY Father of mankind! On thee my hopes remain ; And when the day of trouble comes, I shall not tiust in vain.

2 In early years, thou wast my guide,

And of my joutli the friend;

And, as my days began with thee,

With thee my days shall end.

3 I know the Power in whom I trus'.

The arm on which I lean; Ho will my Saviour ever be. Who has my Savioi r been. A Thou wilt not cast me off, wl:en ago Anl evil days descend; Thou wilt n'>t leave me in despair, To mourn my latter end. 64

I

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IN PR0V13ENCE.

5 TU.Tefore. in life I'U trust in tlue; In death I will adore; And after death wMl sing thy praise, When time sliall be no more.

KSs All things are yours. ^'

^-'^ ' 1 Cor. 3; «1.

SmCE God is mine, then prese.it thinjtd And things to come are mine ; Vea, Christ, his word, and Spirit, too, And glory all divine.

2 Since he is mine, then from his love,

He every trouble sends ; All things are working for my good, And bliss his rod attends.

3 Since he is mine, I need not fear

The rage of earth and hell ; He will support my feeble power, Their utmost force repel.

4 Since he is mine, let friends forsako,

Let wealth and honors flee: Sure, he who giveth me himself, Is more than these to me.

5 Since he is mine, I'll boldly pass

Through death's da/k, lonely vale . He is mv comfort and my stay.

When heart and flesh shall tail. 0 And now% O Lord, since thou art m'ne

What can I wish besidf ? Mv soul shall at the foun ain live,

When all the streams are dried.

^C) Providence. \u . ^ ■

T ET the whole race of creatures lie I J In dust before the Lord! Whate'er his powerful hand has form u, He governs with a word. 55

GOD,

2 Ten thousand a^^es ere t.ie skies

Were into motion brought, Ail the long years and worlds to come, Stood present to his thought.

3 There's not a sparrow, or a worm,

O'erlook'd in his decrees : He raises monarchs to a throne, Or sinks with equal ease.

4 If li^ht attend the course I go,

'T is he provides the rays ; And 't is his hand that hides the sun, If darkness cloud my days.

5 Trusting his wisdom and his love,

I would not wish to know What, in the book of his decrees, Awaits me here below.

6 Be this alone my fervent pray'r:

Whatever mj lot may be, Or joys or sorrows — may they form My soul for heav'n and thee !

90 Majesty of God. C. M.

fsalm 18.

THE Lord descended from above And bowed the heavens most high, And underneath his feet he cast The darkness of the sky.

2 On cherubim and seraphim

Full royally he rode ; And on the wings of mighty wiu^S, Came flying all abroacf.

3 He sat serene upon the flood J,

Their fury to restrain ; And he, as sovereign Lord ar d King, For evermore shall reign. 56

IN PROVIDENCE.

Q1 Noxo we know in part. O. M.

*'*^ 1 Cor. 13 : 12.

THY way Is in the sea; Thy paths we can not trace ; Nor solve, O Lord ! the mystery Of thy uiboimded grace.

2 Here the c.ark vails of sense

Our captive souls surround ; Mysterious deeps of providence bur wond'ring thoughts confound.

3 As through a glass we see

The Avonders of thy love; How little do we know of thee, Or of the joys above.

4 In part we know thv will.

And bless thee for the sight; Soon will thy love the rest reveal In glory's "clearer light. ■ 5 With joy shall we survey

Thy providence and grace ; And spend an everlasting day In wonder, love, and praise. 09 He car eth for you. S. M,

^^ 1 Pet. 5 : 7.

HOW gentle God's commands ! How kind his precepts are ! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And trust his constant care.

2 His bounty will provide,

His saints securely dwell; That hand which bears creation up Shall guard his children well.

3 Why should this anxious load

Pi-ess down your weary mind ? O, seek your heavenly Fitther's throue, And peace and comfort Ikid. 57

Gor,

4 His goodness s':ands apiTovcd, Unchanged Ironi daj^ to day ; I'll di-op my burden at his feet, And bear a song away.

Jo Praise for mercies. S, M,

0 BLESS the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name Whose favors are divine.

2 O bless the Lord, my soul!

Nor let his mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die.

3 'Tis he forgives thy sins;

'T is he relieves thy pain ; 'T is he that heals thy sicknesses, And gives thee strength again.

4 He crowns thy life with love,

When rescued from the grave, He, that redeem'd our souls from death. Hath boundless power to save.

5 He fills the poor with good ;

He gives the suff 'rers rest. The Lord hath justice for the proud. And mercy for the oppress'd.

6 His wondrous works and ways

He made by Moses known ; But rjent the world his truth and « -ace By his belcF'ed Son. °

91. Psalm 23. S. 31.

11 HE Lord my shepherd is; 1 shall be well supplied : Since he is mine, and 1 am his, >Vhat can I want beside? 58

IN PROVIDENCE.

2 Ho leads me to the place

Where heavenly pasture grows, VVliere Vivuv^ waters oently pass, AiKl full salvation flows.

3 If e'er I go astray ;

He doth my soul reclaim, ^ And guides me, in his own right way, For his most holy name.

4 While he affords his aid,

I can not vield to fear; „-i.„,i«

Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shaae, My shepherd's with me theiC.

Q^ His mercii endnrelh forever

M

Psalm lOb.

Y soul, repeat his praise . . Whose mercies are so great; Whose anger is so slow to rise,

So ready to abate. 2 Hio-h as the heavens are raised

Xbove the ground we tread, So far the riches of his grace

Our highest thoughts exceed.

.3 His power subdues our sins, And his forgiving love. Far as the east is from the west. Doth all our guilt remove.

4 The pity of the Lord,

To thb^e that fear his name,

Is such as tender parents feel;

He knows our feeble frame.

5 Our davs are as the grass.

Or like the mornijig llower; If one ^harp blast sweep o er the lieia, It wit. ers in an hour. 59

GOD,

6 But 1 hj compassions, Lord, To endless years endure ; And children's children ever fir d Thy words of promise suiO.

5 The fountain. S. M.

pOD \3 the fountain whence VJ Ten thousand blessings flow ; To him my life, my health, and iriends, And every good, I owe.

I

The comforts he affords

Are neither few nor small; He is the source of fresh delights,

My portion and my all.

He fills my heart with joy.

My lips attunes for praise; And to his glory 111 devote

The remnant of my days.

Paalm 136. 7*8.

LET us with a joyful mind Praise the Lord, for he is kind; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. Let us sound his name abroad. For of gods he is the God Who by wisdom did create Heaven's expanse and all its state ;

Did the solid earth ordain How to ri.^e above the n.ain ; Who, by his commanding mi^Tit, Filled the new-made world with light; Caused the golden-tressed sun All the day his course tct run ; And the moon to shine by nighty 'Mid her spargled sisters bright. 60

IN PROVIDENCE.

3 All his creatures God cloth fteed, His fall hand supplies their need , Let us therefore warble Ibrth His high majesty and worth. He his mansion hath on high, 'Bove the reach of mortal eye; And his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure.

OS Thou art my hiding plate. c . -iM .

Psalm 3i : 7,

TO thee, O God! to thee, With lowly heart I bend ; Lord, to my prayer attend. And haste to succor me. Thou never- ftiilin^ friend! For seas of trouble o'er me roll, And whelm with tears my sinking soul. 2 On thee, O God ! on thee,

With humble hope I'll lean: Thou who hast ever been A hiding place to me In many a troubled scene ; Whose heart with love and mercy fraught Back to the fold thy wand'rer'brought.

99 The elder brother. 8's & 7"e.

ES, for me, for me he careth AVith a brother's tender care ; Yes, with me, with me he shareth Every burden, every fear.

2 Yes, o'er me. o'er me he watcheth,

Ceaseless Avatcheth, niglit and day Yes, ev'n me, ev'n me he snatcheth From tlie perils of the way.

3 Yes, for me he standeth pleading,

At the mercy-seat above ; Ever for me interceding. Constant in ui tiring love 61

Y

GOD,

4 Yes, in me abroad he shcddeth

Joys unearthly, love and light; And* to cover me he spreadeth His paternal wing- of might.

5 Yes, in me, in me he dwelleth ;

I in him, and he in me! And mj^ empty sonl he lilleth, Here and through eternity.

6 Thus I wait for his returning.

Singing all the way to heaven:

Such the joyful song of morning

Such the tranquil song of even.

100

Tekovah j'ireh. 10 S

Gen. 22: 14.

THOUGH troubles assail, and dangers affright, Though friends should all fiiil, and foes all uuite, Yet one thing secures us, whatever belidc, The scripture assures us, The Lord will provide.

2 The birds without barn or storehouse are fed ; From them let us learn to trust for our bread : His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied, So long as 't is written, The Lord will provide.

8 We may, like the ships, by tempests be tossed On perilous deeps, but ran not be lost : Though Satan enrages the wind and the tide. The promise engages, The Lord will provide.

4 His call we obey, like Abrah'ni of old,

Not knowing our way, but faith makes us bold; For though we are strangers, we have a good guide, And trust, in all dangers. The Lord will provide.

5 No strength of our own, or gootlness. we claim ; But since we have known the Saviour's great name. In this our strong tower for safety v e \iidc—

The Lord is our power — The Lord w il provide.

6 When life sinks apace, and d( ith is in view, The word of his grace shall comfort us through; Not fearing or doubting, with Christ on our side. We hope to die shouting. The Lord will provide.

62

IN PROVIDENCE. 191 Praise (he Kiiifj of heaven. 8's & T's.

URAISE, my soul, tlic Kin^ of heaven;

1 To liis feet thy tribute brino-; RausouKHl, healed, restored, foroiven,^

Who like me his praise should singr

Praise him! praise him! Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor

To our fathers in distress; Praise him, still the same for ever: Slow to chide, and swift to bless;

Praise him ! praise him ! Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Father-lil:e he tends and spares us;

AVell our feeble frame he knows ; In his hands he gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes ;

Praise him! praise him! Widely as his mercy flows!

4 Angels, help us to adore him:

"\^e behold him face to face ; Sun and moon, bow down before him; Dwellers all in time and space,

Praise him! praise him! Praise with us the God of grace!

102 God glorious. lOs & Ub

0 WORSHIP the King all-gloriniis above, . And gratefully sing his wonderful love- Cur shield and defender, the anci-iit of days, Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.

2 0 tell of his might, and sing of his grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy, space ;

Ilis chariots of wrath the deep thunder-clouds form. And dark is his path on the wings of the storm. 8 Thy bountiful cave what tongue can recite ? It breathes in the air, it shines in the lii;ht. It streams from the hills, it desreuds to the dain. And sweetly distills iu the dew and the rain.

63

GOD,

^ Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, In thee do we trust, nor find then to fail, TLy mercies how tender! how tirm to the end I Our Maker, Defender, Preserver, and Frie id.

5 O Father Almighty, how faithful thy love ! While angels delight to hymn thee above, The humbler creation, though feeble Iheir lays, Vf-'tb true adoration shall lisp to thy prafc-e.

103

P8abn23. I Te

fPHE Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know j X I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest ; Ho leadeth my soul where the still waters flow.

Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppre«?ed.

2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray,

Since thou art my guardian, no evil I fear ; Thy rod shall defend me, thy staflf be my stay ; No harm can befall, with my comforter near.

3 In the midst of affliction my fable is spread ;

With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er; With perfume and oil thou anointest my head ; 0 what shall I ask of thy providence more ?

i Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God ! Still follow my steps till I meet thee above; I seek, by the path which my forefathers trod,

Through the laud of their sojourn, thy kingdom of love.

1

1 04 ^e^** "o'» little fiock. 9S. 6S. & 4.

Luke 12 : 32.

YES! our shepherd leads with gentle hand, Through the dark pilgrim-land, His flock, SO dearly bought, So long and fondly sought.

Hallelujah!

2 When in clouds and mist the weak ones stray He shows again the way.

And points to them afar A bright and guiding star.

Hallelujah! 64

IN REDEMPTION.

Tenderly he watches from on hiojh With an unwearied eye ; He comforts and sustains, In all their fears and pains.

Hallelujah!

Throuf^h the parch'd, dreary desert ho will To the"g-reen fountain-side: [gui«!r

Through the dark, stormy night, To a calm land of light.

Hallelujah!

Yes! his "little tiock" are ne'er forgot; His mercy changes not: Our home is safe above, Within his arms of love.

Hallelujah!

m redemptiOjS^.

\Q^ God onhj wise. L. M.

AWAKE, my tongue; thy tribute bring To him who gave thee power to sing ; Praise him who is all praise above, The source of wisdom and of love.

2 How vast his knowledge!' how profound \ A depth where all our thoughts are dro\\ ucl! The stars he numbers, and their names

He gives to all those heav'nly tlames.

3 Through each bright world above, beh^ Ten thousand thousand charms unfoli' Earth, air. and mighty seas combine To speak his wisdom all divine.

lo!(

But in redemption, O. what grace ! Its wonders, O, what thought can trace Here, wisdom shines forever briglit; Praise him, my soul, with sweet delight, 5 05

GOD,

MY Got I, how excellent thy j r.v»-el Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam, in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings.

2 Life, like a fountain rich and free. Springs from the presence of my Lord,

And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promised in thy word.

10 Y Creation and redemption. -L. M..

n IVE to our God immortal praise ; Vj Mercy and truth are all his ways : Wonders of grace to God belong; _

Repeat his mercies in your song. m

2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, ■ The King of kings with glory crown :

His mercies ever shall endure.

When lords and kings are knoAvn no more.

3 He built the earth, he spread the sky, And fixed the starry liglits on high • Wonders of grace to God belong ; Repeat his mercies in your song.

4 He fills the sun with morning li^^ht. He bids the moon direct the nig^it: His mercies ever shall endure.

When suns and moons shall shine no moiv.

5 He sent his Son with power to save From guilt and darkness, and tlie grave : Wonders of grace to God belong ; Repeat his mercies in your song.

6 Through this vain world he guides our ffi't, And leads us to his heavenly seat : i His mercies ever shall endure, I When this vain world shall be no more. 1

66

IN REDEVlPriON.

108 The reconciliation. L. M>

OLOVE, beyond conception gicnt, That tbrni\l the vast, stupendous plan, Whei-e all divine pei-fections meet To reconcile rebellious man.

2 There wisdom shines in fullest blaze,

And justice all .ler right maintains — Astonish'd angels stoop to gaze, While mercy o'er the guilty reigns.

3 Yes, mercy reigns, and justice too;

In Christ they both harmonious meet; He paid to justice all her due; And now he tills the mercy seat.

109 What is man? L. M.

Psalm 8.

LORD, what is man ! Exti-emes how wide In this mysterious nature join! The flesh to worms and dust allied, The soul immortal and divine.

2 Divine at first, a holy flame

Kindled by heaven's inspiring breath; Till sin, Avith pow'r prevailing, came; Then follow'd darkness, shame, and deatb.

3 But Jesus. O amazing grace !

Assum'd our nature as his owi\, Obey'd and sufter'd in our place. Then took it with him to his throne.

4 Now what is man, when grace reveals

The virtue of a Saviour's Hood? A^ain a life divine he feels. Despises earth and walks wifh God!

5 And what, in yonder realms above,

Is ransoniYl inan ordain'd to be! "With honor, holiness, and love Ko seraph more adori 'd than he. 67

GOD,

6 Nearest the thr Diie, and first in song, Man shall his hallelujahs raise ; While wond'ring angels round hnn throng And swell the chorus of his praise.

[■[Q Z^ve— that passeth knowledge. L. M,

OLOV E of God, how strong and true I Eternal and yet ever new; Above all price, and still unbonght. Beyond all knowledge and all thought.

2 O wide embracing, wondrous love, We read tliee in the sky above, We read thee in the eartli below,

In seas that swell and streams that flow.

3 We read thee best in him who came To bear for ns the cross of shame: Sent by tlie Father from on high, Our life to live, our death to die.

4 O love of God, our shield and stay. Through all the perils of our way; Eternal love, in thee we rest,

For ever safe, for ever blest.

YW Nature and grace. CM.

FATHER! how widc^ thy glory shines I How higli thy wonders rise ! Known through the eai th by thousana signs, By thousand through the skies.

2 Those mighty orbs proclaim tliy rower.

Their motions speak thy skill; And on tlie Avings of every hour We read thy patience still.

3 But when we view thy strange design

To save rebellious worms. Wliere justice and compassion join In their divinest forms, 68

IN REDEMPTION.

i Ourtliciio'ht* are lost in rev're.it awe, We love and we adore; The bri*»-litest an^'el never saw So niiicli of God before.

5 Here tlie whole Deity is known

But thought can never trace Which of the ^^lories brig-hter shine. The justice, O]- the grace.

6 Now the full glories of the Lamb

Adorn tlie heavenly plains: Bright seraph's learn Inimanuers name, And trj' their choicest strains.

7 O ! may I bear some humble part

In that immortal song; Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, Aiid love command my tongue.

112 Heaven and earth are full of his glory. 0. M,

ETERNAL Wisdom, thee we praise ; Thee all thy creatures sing ; While with thy name, rocks, hills, and seas And heaven's high palace, ring.

2 Th,y hand, how wide it spread the sky I

How glorious to behold ! Ting'd with a blue of heav'nl/ dye, f And deck'd with sparkling gold.

3 Almighty pow'r, and equal skill,

Shine through the worlds abroad, Our soul with vast amazement fill, And speak the builder, God.

4 But still, the wonders of thy grace

Our warmer passions move ; Here wo behold our Saviour's face, And here adore his love. 69

113 God is love. G. M,

COME, ye that know and fear the Lord I And raise your souls above; Let every heart and voice acconl To s'mg that — God is love.

2 This precious truth hife word declares,

And all his mercies prove; While Christ, th' atonino; Lamb, appears, To sliow that — God is love.

3 Behold liis lovint»;-kindness waits 1

For tliose who from liim rove, I

And calls for mei'cy reach their hearts, To teach them — God is love.

4 O ! may we all, while here below,

This best of blessings prove ; Till warmer hearts, in brighter worlds, Shall shout that — God is love.

114 Nojoij xoithout God. C. M,

Psalm 73.

GOD ! my supporter and my hope, My help for ever near, Thine arm of mercy held me up When sinking in despair.

2 Thy counsels. Lord! shall guide my feet

Through this dark wilderness; Thy hand conduct me near th}-- sea~, To dwell before thy face.

3 Were I in heaven without my God, j

'T would be no joy to me ; And while this eartli is my abode 1 long for none but thee.

4 What if the springs of life were broke,

And tlesh and heart should faint? God is my soul's eternal rock. The strength of every saint. 70

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115 Jehovah my strength. 8's, T's&l's.

n UIDE mo, O thou great Jehovah, VJ Pilgrun through this barreu land : I am ^\"nik. but thou art mighty,

Hokl me wl^h thy pow'rful .land ; Bread of heaven,

Feed me til. I want rjo mor?-.

2 Open thou the crystal fountain.

Whence the healing waters flow; Let the fierv, cloudy pillar. Lead me all my journey through ;

Strong Deliverer, , , . ,^

Be thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,

Bid the swelling stream divide ; ^ Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side ;

Songs of praises I will ever give to thee.

116 God is light and love. 8's & T's.

&0D is love ; his mercy brightens All the path in which we move; Bliss he grants, and wf he lightens; God is light, and God is love.

2 Chance and change are busy ever;

Worlds decay and ages move; But his mercy waneth never : God is light, an( God is love.

3 E'en the hour that darkf st seemeth,

His unchanging goodness proves; From the cloud his briohtness sti-eanieth • God is light, and God is love.

4 He our earthly cares ontwineth

With his comforts from above; Everywhere his glory sliineth; God is light, and God is love. 71

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THE NATIVITY.

117 Luke 2:11. L. M.

\\i HEjST Jordan hushed hh waters still, VV And silence slept on Zion's hill, [night, \Mien Bethlehem's shepht rds, throuf,-h the \\'atched o'er their flocks ly starry light —

2 Hark I from the midnight hills around, A voice of more than mortal sound,

In distant hallelujahs stole,

AMld murmuring" o'er the raptured soul.

3 On wheels of light, on wings of flame. The glorious hosts of Zion came ;

High heaven with songs of triumph rung, While thus they struck their harps and sung

4 "O Zion, lift thy raptured ej^e; The long-expected hour is nigh; The joys of nature rise again ;

The Prince of Salem comes to reign.

5 " See. Mercy, from her golden urn, Pours a ricii stream to them that mourn; Behold, she hinds witli tender care.

The hleeding bosom of despair. <j '"He comes to cheer the trer hling heart; Bids Satan and his host depart; Agv.in the day-star gilds the gloom. Again the bowers of Eden bloom."

118 GenetiA 3 : 15. L. M. DEIIOLD the woman's promis'd socdl

D Behold the great Messiah come! Behold the Prophets all agreed To give him the superior room 1 2 Abruh'm, the saint, rejoic'd of old, When visions of the Lord he saw ; Moses, the man of God, foretold This great fultiller of his law. 73

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3 The tjn^'^s bore witness to his nfane,

Obtaiii'd their chief desi<?n, and ceas'd— The incense and the bleeding lamb, The ark, the altar, and the priest.

4 Predictions in abundance join

To pour their witness on his head: Jesus, we bow before thy throne, And own thee as the promis'd seed.

HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS. 119 Glory to God— good xoill to men. P. JM.

IN hymns of praise, eternal God, When thy creating hand Stretch'd the blue arch of heaven abroad, And meted sea and land. The morning stars together sung, And shouts of joy from angels rung.

2 Than earth's prime hour, more joyous far

Was the eventful morn. When the bright beam of Bethlehem's stai

Announced a Saviour born! Then sweeter strains from heaven began, '' Glory to God— good will to man."

3 Babe of the manger! can it be?

Art thou the Son of God ? Shall subject nations bow the knee. And ki'ngs obey thy nod ? Shall thrones and monarchs prostrate fall Before the tenant of a stall?

4 'T is he ! the hymning seraphs 3ry,

While hov'ring drawn to earth; 'T is he! the shephe'ds' songs reply; Hail ! hail ! Immanuers birth : The rod of peace those hands sh ill bei^r, That brow a crown of glory wear! 73

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5 'T is he! the eastern sa^es si.ig. And spread their golden iioard; 'T is he! the hills of Zlon ring, Hosanna to the Lord ! The Prince of long prophetic ^ (a: 3 To-day in Bethlehem appears f

120 Song of the angels. C. M . D

IT came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old. From tmgels bending near the earth

To touch their harps of gold : "Peace to the eartli, good will to men From heaven's all-gracious King:" The world in solemn stillness hiy To hear the angels sing.

2 Still through the cloven skies they come

With peaceful wings unfurled ; And still their heavenly music floats

O'er all the weary world : Above its sad and lowly plains

They bend on heavenly wing. And ever o'er its Babel sounds

The blessed angels sing.

3 Yet Avith the woes of sin and strife

The world has suffered long: Beneath the ano:el-strain have rolled

Two thousand years of wrong; And men. at war with nu n. hear not

Tlie love-son^ which tl ey ^ring: O! hush the noise, ye men of strife,

And hear the angels sing!

4 And ye. beneath life's crushing load.

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Look now ! for glad and j;olden hours

Come swiftly on the wino;: O! rest beside'^the weary road,

And hear the angels shig!

For lo ! the days are hastening on,

By prophet-bards foretold. When with the ever-circling years

Comes round the age of gold ; When peace shall over all the earth

Its ancient splendor tling. And the whole world send back the song

Which now the angels sing.

J21 Mortals, aioake. CM,

MORTx\LS ! awake, with angels join, And chant the solemn lay; Love, joy, and gratitude combine To hail the auspicious day.

2 In heav'n the rapt'rons song began,

And sweet seraphic tire Through all the shining legions ran, And swept the sounding lyre.

3 The theme, the song, the joy was new

To each angelic tongue; Swift through tlie realms of 1 ght it flew, And loud the echo rung.

4 Down through the portals of the sky

The pealing anthem ran. And angels flew with eager joy To bear the news to man.

5 Hark ! the cherubic armies sho.it,

And glory leads the song, Peace and salvation swell the note Of all the heav'nly throng. 75

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6 With joy the chorus we'll lepeat,

''Glory to God on hi*^h! Good will and peace are now complete- Jesus was born to die !"

7 Hail. Prince of life! fi rever hall!

Redeemer — brother- -friend ! Though earth, and time, and life shall fail, Thy praise shall never end.

122 Isaiah 9:6. 0. M,

TO US a child of hope is born, To us a Son is given; Him shall the tribes of earth obey, Him, all the hosts of heaven.

2 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,

For evermore adored, The Wonderful, the Counsellor, The great and mighty Lord.

3 His power, increasing, still shall spread;

His reign no end shall know ; Justice shall guard his throne above, And peace abound below.

12o ^^'^ din/spring from on high. 0. 31

(1ALM on the listening ear of night, '' Come heaven's melodious stral'is, Where wild Judea stretch }s far Her silver-mantled plaii.s.

2 Celestial choirs, from courts al ove,

Shed sacred glories there. And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on tl le air.

3 The answering hills of Palestine

Send back the glad reply; And greet, from all tlier hol.y hig'ats, The day-spring from on high. 7G

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4 O'er the blue tlepths of Galuee There comes a holier calm. And Sharon waves, in solemn piaise, Her silent groves of palm. 6 "Glory to God!" the sounding skies Loud with their antliems ]-nig— "Peace to the earth, good will to men, From heaven's eternal King."

6 Light on thy hills, Jerusalem! The SaA-iour now is born! And bright on Bethlehem's joyous plains Breaks the tirst Advent morn.

124 The Advent. C. M.

HAKK, the glad sound! the Saviour The Saviour promised long ! [comes I Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song.

2 He comes, the prisoner to release.

In Satan's bondage held ; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield.

3 He comes, from thickest films of vice

To clear the mental ray, And on the eyeballs of the blind To pour celestial day.

4 He comes, the broken heart to bind,

The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of his grice Tc enrich the t.umble poor.

% Our glad hosannas. Prince of Pe«,ce, The welcome shall proclaim, And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name.

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125 J^y ^^ '^e icorld. C M.

JOY to the Avorld ; the Lord .s cotie ! Let earth ]-eeeive her Khig; Let eveiy heart prepare him room, And heaven and natui-e sing

2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour leigns !

Let men their songs employ ; Wliile fields and floods, roclis, hills r\iii llepeat the sounding joy. [plains,

3 Xo more let sins and sorrows grow,

Nor tliorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found.

4 He rules the world with truth and grace,

And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love.

12o Christ is horn in Bethlehem. Ts.

Luke 2.

HARK! the herald angels sing, ''Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled."

2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise ; Join the triumphs of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, " Christ is born in Bethlehem."

3 See, he lays his glory by ;

Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth ; Born to give them second birth.

4 Vailed in flesh the Godhead see I Hail, th' incarnate Deity ! Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Inmianuel!

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5 Hail, the heaven-boru Prince of Peace I Hail, the Sun of Rio-hteousness ! Tvii»:ht and life to all'he brings, Ris'n witli healing in his wings.

G liet ns then with angels* sing, "Glory to the new-born Kin<^!— Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled!"

127 The Wonderful. 7a.

BPJGHT and joyful was the morn When to us a child was born ; From the highest realms of heaven Ujito us a Son was given.

2 On his shoulder he shall bear Pow'r and majesty — and wear On his vesture and his thigh Names most awful— names most high,

3 Wonderful in counsel he, Christ th' incarnate Deity; Sire of ages ne'er to cease.

King of kings, and Prince of Peace.

4 Come and worship at his feet. Yield to him the homage meet ; From his manger to his throne, Homage due to God alone.

128 Watchman, what of the night! 'S.

Isaiiih 21 : 11,

ATCHMA:?^, tell ns of the nlglt What its signs of promise are. Traveler, o'er yon mountain's liiglit See that glory-beaming star ! 2 Watchman, does its beauteous ray Aught of joy or hope foretell? Ti-aveler, yes: it brings tlie day, Promised day of Israel. 79

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3 Watchman, tell us of the iiigl t :

Higher yet that star ascends. Traveler, blessedness and light, Peace and trntii, its course portencls.

4 Watchman, will its heams alone

Gild the spot tliat gave them birth? Traveler, ages are its own : See ! it bursts o'er all the earth !

5 Watchman, tell us of the night.

For the morning seems to dawn. Traveh^r, darkness takes its flight, Doubt and terror are Avithdra\\Ti.

6 Watchman, let thy wandering cease;

Hie thee to thy quiet home. Traveler, lo! the Prince of Peace, Lo ! the Son of God is come !

129 -^ Bethlehem hymn. 7fl

HE has come ! the Christ of God;— Left for us his glad abode ; Stooping from his throne of bliss, To this darksome wilderness.

2 He has come ; the Prince of Peace ;— Come to bid our sorrows cease ; Come to scatter, with his light,

All the shadows of our night.

3 He the might}'^ King has come ! Malciug this poor earth his home; Come to bear sin's lieavy load ; — Son of David, Son of God.

4 He has come, whose name of grace Speaks deliv'rance to our race; Left for us his glad abode ;

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6 Unto us a child is born ! Ne'er has earth beheld a morn Numbered in the morns of time, Half so glorious in its prime.

G Unto us a Son is given ! He has come from God's o^-vn heav'n; Bringing with him from above, Holy peace and holy love.

G'

loO Immanuel. i8c

OD with US ! O glorious name ! Let it shine in endless fame ; God and man in Christ unite — O mysterious depth and hight !

2 God with us ! amazing love Brought him from his courts above; Now, ye saints, his grace admire, Swell Ihe song with holy fire.

3 God with us! O wondrous grace ! Let us see him face to face ; That we may Immanuel sing,

As we ought, our God and King.

S^

131 Silent night. P. M.

[LENT night! hallowed night! Land and deep silent sleep ; Softly glitters bright Bethlehem's star, Beck'mng Israel's eye from afar Where the Saviour is born.

2 Silent night! hallowed night! On the plain wakes the strain, Sung by heavenly harbingers briglit. Fraught with tidfngs of boundless delight: Christ the Saviour has come. 6 81

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3 Silent night! hallowed niglit! ■

Earth, awake, silence break, m

High your anthems of melody raise, ¥ Heaven and earth in full chorus ot pr: ise: Peace for ever shall reign.

132 Good tidings of (jreatjoj/. tl iM.

^AEK! hark! the notes of joy Roll o'er the heavenly plains, And seraphs find employ

For their sublimest r,<^rn,ins : Some new delight in h?.aven is knoAv.i ; Loud sound the harp^. ^xOUad the throne.

2 Hark! hark! the sou n'l draws nigh,-

The joyful host deoUvj.ids; The Lord forsakes tli*j sky,

To earth his footsteps bends: He comes to bless oar fallen race; He comes with messages of grace.

3 Bear, bear the tidino-s round!

Let everv mortal know What love'^in God is found,

What pity he can show : , , „

Ye winds that blow, ye waves that roll, Bear the glad news from pole to pole.

4 Strike, strike the harps again.

To great Immannel's name ! Arise, ye sons of men.

And all his grace proclaim : Angels and men, wak'e every stnng, 'T is God the Saviour's praise we smg !

1 33 Shepherds hail the tooudroua Htran.jn i «• <.V !^S

SHEPHERDS! hail the wondrous stiai Now to Bethl'em speed youi wa.^ • Lo! in yonder humble manger.

criT.

lO: 111 >'uiiuci iiiiinMiv. i..i.-..„v.., Christ, the Lord is born to-day

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2 Bright the star of .your sal vat. on. Pointiii^U" to hi.s rude abode;

Rapturous uews for every nation: Now, behold the Son oi' God.

3 Lore eternal moved the Saviou •, Thus to lay liis radiance by;

Blessings on" the Lamb forever; Glory be to God on high.

13-1 Chorus of the Avgeh. 8s. & 7

Luke 2 : 14.

HAEK! what joyful notes are sv^elling On the quiet midnight air! 'T is the voice of angels telling Jesus comes our sins to bear ! Now, the nuisic, in its gladness,

Breaks, and swells, and glides along! Now, earth, waking from her sadness, Joins the chorus of the song! Glory in the highest Acaven!

Peace on earth, good will to man Let all praise lo God be given. For Redemption's glorious plan !

2 See all darkness disappearing,

As the Star begins to rise! Sin and Death stand, trembling, fearing.

As tlie light fills on tlunr eyes; Now, again, the eaith rejoice ri,

Satan's powerful kingdom shakes. As, from all the heavenly voices.

Louder still, the chorus breaks! — Glory in the highest heaven! etc.

3 Rise and shine. Star of salvation!

!:5pread thy beams o'er all the earth, TJl each distant land and nation Owns and speaks thy matchless worth I 83

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Till all tongues, thy praises sirij^ing, Shall thy mighty wonders tell,

Till all heav'n with joy is ringing. As our hearts tlie (•horns swell: — Glory in the highest heaven! etc.

Wlien our clays on earth are ended,

And we rise to worlds above, Then, our songs shall all be blended

In one song of pardoning love! Then we '11 tell the wond'rous story,

And our blessed Lord adore! In our home of bliss and glory We shall sing for ever more! — Glory in the highest heaven!

Sound aloud the joyful strain! Gloiy to the I^amb be given, Who for sinners once was slain I

l3o Hnrk ! what mean those holy voices, bs. & YS.

HAllK! what mean those holy voices. Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo! th' angelic host rejoices; Heavenly hallelujah's rise.

2 Hear them tell the wond'rous story.

Hear them chant in hymns of joy — "Glory to the highest, glory! Glory be to God most hig'h!

3 ''Peace on earth, good-will from heaven,

Reaching far as man is foui d; Souls redeemed, and sins forg.ven!" Loud our golden harps shall sound.

4 " Christ is born, the great Anointed ;

Heaven and earth his praises sing! O receive whom God appointed. For your Prophet, Priest, and King I 84

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b "Haste, ye mortals, to adore liim* Leani'his name, and taste his joy; Till in heaven ye sing before him— •Glory be to God most high!' "

136 Christ, the Saviour, horn. 8s. & 7s.

HAIL, thou long expected Jesus! Born to set thy i)eople free; From our sins and fears release us, Let us lind our rest in thee.

2 Israel's strength and consolation,

Hope of all the saints, thou art ; Long-desired of every nation, Joy of every waiting heart.

3 Born, thy people to deliver, —

Born a child, yet Christ our King,— Born to reign in us for ever. — Now thy gracious kingdom bring.

4 By thine own eternal Spirit,

Bnle in all our hearts alone; By thine all-sufticient merit. Raise us to thy glorious throne.

J37 Come and worship. OS. /S.&4S

XGELS, from the realms of glory, Wing your tlight o'er all the earth, Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Mes^iah's birth; Come and worship. Worship Christ, the new-born King.

Shepherds, in the field abiding,

Watching o'er your fiocks by night, God with man is now residing. Yonder shines tiie infajit-light; Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-boia King. 85

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3 Saofes, leave yoni- contemplatkms,

Biij^hter visions beam afar; Seek the oreat Desire of nations;

Ye have seen his natal star; Come and worship, "Worship Christ, the new-born King.

4 Saints, before the altar bending.

Watching long in hope and fear, Snddenly, the Lord descending,

li. his temple shall appear; Come and worship, AVorsliip Christ, the new-born King.

13(S Hail the hhut moriu lls & 10»

HAIL the blest morn ! when the great Mediator Kovvn from the regiona of glnry descends! Shepherd?, go worship the bahe in the manger; Lo ! for your guide the briglit angel attends !

CHOUUS.

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thy aid:

Star of the East, tlie horizon adorning. Guide where our infant i^edeemer is laid.

2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining.

Low lies his hejul with the beasts of the stall ; Angels adore him in slumbers reclining, Maker, and Monarcli, and Saviour of all !

3 Say, shall we yield him. in costly devotion,

odors of Eden, and ott 'rings divine ; Gams from the mountain, jind pearls from tho ocean. Myrrh frora the forest, and gold from the n iue?

4 Vainly we oftcr earth's richest oblation,

Vainly with gold would his favor secure; ■Richer, by far, is the heart's adoratii^n, Dearer to God are the prayers o' the poor I

\ 39 Hallelujah to the Lomh. 12s.

FROM the regions of love, lo ! an angel descndrd, And told the strangle news how the babe was attended ; Go, shepherds, and visit the wonderful stranger; See yonder bright star ! there's your Lord in a manger.

CH0T1US.

Hallelujah to the Lnmb who has purchased ou/ part* on, We'll praise him again when mo pass ever Jorian I

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2 Glad tidings I brinp; unto you and each nati n ! Glad tidinjis of joy — now beliold your salvation; 'J.'hen suddenly multitudes raise tlieir glad voi(;efl, And slio\t hallelujahs, while heaven rejoices I

o Now glory to God in the highest be given, All glory to God is re-echoed from heaven ; Around th( whole earth let us tell the glad story, Am' sing of his love, his salvation, and gloiy.

i 0 Jesus ! ride on, thy kingdom is glorious : Over sin, death, and lull, thuu'lt make us victorloug! Thy banner unfurl — let the nati >ns surrender, And own thee their Saviour, their Lord and Defender t

140 Giory to God in the highest. P. M

HARK! from the world on high Gloiy to God ! Now swells along the sky

Glory to God ! Songs, like sweet notes of praise, Pour forth in rapturous lays, As all the voices raise Glory to God!

2 Hear how the ar gels sing

Glory to God ! Through all the heavens ring

Glory to God !

V, let each hear Sintr of the Saviour's birth. Telling his matchless worth,

Glory to God!

CHRIST, LIFE AND MINISTRY.

1 11 Hi/i teaching L. M

^OW sweetly flowed the gospel sound From lips of gentleness and grace, When listening thousands gathered round, And joy and gladneis tilled the place! 87

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2 From heaven he came, of heaven he spoke,

To heaven he led liis followers' way; Dark clouds of o^loomy night he broke, Un vailing an immortal day.

3 "Come, wanderers, to my Father's home;

Come, all ye Aveary ones, and rest:" Yes> sacred Teacher,' we will come, Obey thee, love thee, and be blest.

142 Hia baptism. L. M. 6 HneS.

IX Jordan's tide the Baptist stands. Immersing the repenting Jews; The Son of God the rite demands,

Nor dares the holy man refuse: Jesus descends beneath the wave, The emblem of his future grave!

2 Wonder, ye heavens! your Maker lies

In deeps concealed from human view; Ye saints, behold him sink and rise;

A lit example this for you : The sacred recoi'd, while you read. Calls you to imitate tlie deed.

3 But. lo! from yonder op'ning skies,

VvHiat beams" of dazzling jrlor}* spread! Dove-like the Holy S])irit tlies.

And lights on the Redeemer's head: Amnz'd tliey see the power divine Around the* Saviour's temples shine.

J But. hark! my soul, hark, and adort ' What sounds are those that roll along Kot loud, like Sinai's awful roar;

But soft and sweet as Gabriel's song: "This is my well-belov6d Son, I see well-pleas*. d what he hath done." 88

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5 Thus the eternal Father spoke.

Who shakes creaiJoii with a nod , Through parting skies the accents broke,

Antfbid us hear tlie Son of God' C hear the awful word to-day: Hear, all ye nations, and obey I

J 13 His holy life. L.M.

Amy is the gospel peace and love? Such let our conversation be: The sei-pent blended with the dove- Wisdom and meek simplicity.

2 Whene'er the angry passions rise.

And tempt our thoughts or tongues to On Jesus let us tix our eyes, [strife,

Bright pattern of the Christian life.

3 O how benevolent and kind!

How mild ! how ready to forgive ! Be his the temper of our mind. And his the rules by which we live.

4 To do his heav'nly Father's will

Was his employment and delight; Humilitv, and love, and zeal.

Slione through his life divinely bright.

5 Dispensing good where'er he came,

Tlie labors of his life were love— O ! if we love the Saviour's name, Let his divine example move.

6 But ah ! how blind, ^ow weak w^c are I

How^ frail, how apt tu turn aside I Lord, we depend upon thy care; O may thy Spirit be our guide!

7 Thy fair example may we trace,

To teach us what we ou^lit to be Make us, by thy transforming grace. Lord Jesus, daily more like thee. 89

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14-4- The meeTtnees and geutlenefis of Christ. u. M 2 Cor.* 10: 1.

HOV>' beauteous ■were tlie mniks cli\ ine. That in thy meekness used to shii e; That lit til}' lo'nel}^ patlnvay. trod 111 wondrous luve, O Son of God! 'i O. -who like, thee — so calm, so bright, Sc pure, so made to live in light':' (). who like thee did ever go Ho patient through a world of woe?

3 O. who like thee so humbly bore The scorn, the scoffs of men, before? So meek, forgiving, o-odlike, high, So glorious in humility?

4 The bending angels stooped to see The lisping infant clasp thy knee, Ana smile, as in a father's eye, Upon thy mild divinity.

5 And death, which sets the prisoner free, Was pang, and scoff, and scorn to thee; Yet love through all thy torture glowed And mercy Mith thj-^ life-blood flowed.

6 O. in thy light be mine to go. Illuming all my way of wo; And give me ever on the road

To trace thy footsteps, Sou of God!

145 -H^** rtnracles. i-*. -M-

BEHOLD the blind their sight receive ! Behold the dead awake and live! The dumb speak wonders, and the lame Leap like the hart, and ble>s his name ! 2 Thus doth the Holy Spirit own And seal the mission of the Soa; The Father vindicates his cause, While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 90

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3 He lies : the heav'ns in iiionrning stooa, He i-ises by the power of God :

Behold the Lord ascending high, iS^o more to bleed, no more to die!

4 Hence and for ever from my heart

1 bid my doubts and fears depart; And to those hands my soul resign, Which bear credentials so divine.

j^46 -^'* example. -Li. JM-

y dear Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word; But in thy life the'law appears Drawn out in living characters.

2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love, and meekness so divine;

I would transcribe and make them mine.

3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witnessed the fervor of thy prayer; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and thy vfct'ry too.

4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear More of tliy gracious image here; Then God the judge shall own my name Among the foU'wers of t he Lamb.

147 Ue 80 loved the world. L. J>1

Jolin 3; 16.

IVrOT to condemn the sons of men, IN Did Christ, the Son of God, appear; No weapons in his hands are seen, No flaming sword, nor thunder there. 2 Such was the pity of our God,

He loved tlie race of man so well. He sent his Son to bear our load Of sins, and save our souls from hell, 91

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3 Sinners, believe the Saviour* word; Triibt in his nii^lity name, ai.d live. A thousand joys liis lips afford, His hands a thousand blessings give.

148 His poverty. 8s, 6s & 89.

AS much have I of worldly good As e'er my Master had ; I diet on as dainty food. And am as richly clad, Though plain my garb, though scant mv As Mary's Son and nature's Lorr ,. [hoard,

2 The manger was his infimt bed,

His home the mountain cave;

He had not where to lay his head- He borrow'd e'en his grave;

Earth yielded him no resting-spot ;

Her Maker, but she knew him not.

3 As much the world's good-will I share,

Its favors and apphiuse. As he whose blessed name I bear,

Hated without a cause; Despis'd, rejected, niock'd by pride. Betray'd, forsaken, ci-ucitied.

4 Why should I court my Master's foe?

Why should I fear its frown? Why should I seek for rest below ?

Or sit^h for brief renown ' A pilgrijn to a better land. An heir of joy at God's right hand.

j 4 i) ff^ xoent iiboxit lovifj good. \J> M

Acts 10 : 38.

BEHOT.D, where, in a mortal foroi. Appears ea( h grace divine; The virtues, nil in .lesus met, With mildest radiance shine. 92

LIFE AND MINISTRY.

2 To spread the rays of heavenly lighi,

To give the mourner joy, To preach o-lacl tidhio-s to the poor, Wis his divine employ.

3 'Midst keen reproach, and cruel scorn.

Patient and meek he stood ; flis foes, ungrateful, sought his life; He labored for their good.

4 In the last hour of deep distress,

Before his Father's throne, Witli soul resigned, lie bowed, and said, '' Tliy will, not mine, be done !"

5 Be Christ our pattern and our guide ;

His image may we bear; O, may we tread his lioly steps. His joy and glory share I

150 The man of sorrows. CM.

APILGKT:M through this lonely worK, The bleesed Saviour passed; A mourner all his life was he, A dying Lamb at last.

2 That tender heart which felt for all,

For us its life-blood gave ; It found on earth no resting-place. Save only in the grave !

3 Such was our Lord; and shall we fear

The cross with all its scorn? Or love a faithless, evil world. That wreathed his brow with thorn?

4 "No: facing all its frowns or smiles.

Like him, obedient still. We homeward press, tlirougV storm or 2alm, To Zion's blessed hill. 93

CHRIST, 1^^^ Mighty to save, V>' i*L

THE Aviiicl5 were liowlin^r o er the ieei: ; Each wave a watery hill; The Saviour wakened from his sleep . He spake, and all was still.

2 The madman in a tomb had made

Hi.^ mansion of despair: Wo to tiie traveler wlio strayed, With heedless footsteps, there.

3 He met that glance so thrillin<? sweet,

He heard those accents mild ; And melting at Messiah's feet, Wept like a weaned child.

4 O, madder than the raving manl

O. deafer than the seal How long the time since Christ began To call in vain to me !

5 Yet could I hear him once again,

As I have heard of old, Metliinks he should not call in vain His wanderer to the fold.

^^2 ^^'' Hinteitrrhiible riches. y-'- -t • 31,

OCOUT.D I speak the m itchless >vorth, O could I sound the glories forth, Which in my Saviour shine; I'd soar, and touch the heavenly strings. And vie with Gabriel, while he sings In notes almost divine.

^ I'd sing the precious blood lie spilt, My ransom from the dreadful guilt

Of sin. and wrath divine; I'd sing his glorious righteousness, lu wiieh all-perfect, heaveidy dress, My soul shall ever shine. 94

153

T'

LIFE AND MINISTRY.

3 I 'd sing the characters he bears, And all the forms of love he wears,

Exalted on his throne; In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, I w^ould to everlasting days

Make all his glories known. v Well, the delightful day will come.

When my denr Lord will bring me home.

And 1 sliall see nis face ; Thjen, Avith i ly Savionr, Brother, Friend, A blest eternity I '11 spend.

Triumphant in his grace.

A bruised reed he shall not breaJc. llS.

Math. 12: 20. ^0 the hall of that feast came the sinful and fair, She ht^ard, in the city, that Jesus was tliere ; Unheeding the splendor tliat blazed on the board, She silently knelt at the feet of her Lord !

2 The hair on her forehead, so sad and so meek,

H-ung dark on tlie blushes, that glowed on her cheek ; And so s;id and so lowly she knelt in her shanio, It seemed that her spirit had fled from lier frame.

3 The frown and the murmur went round thr<>' them all. That one so iinhalluvvt-d ohuulU tread in the liall ;

And some said the poor would be objects more meet For the wealth of i*he perfume she showered on his feet,

4 She heard but her Saviour — she spoke but in sighs, fe'he dared not look up to the heaven of his eyes ;

An 1 the hot tears gushed forth at each heave of her breast As her lips to his sandals she throbbingiy pressed. f) In the sky, after tempest, as shineth the bow,

In the glance of the sunbeam, as nielteth the snow, He looked ou the lost one— her sins were forgiven, \nd Mary went forth in the beauty of heaven!

J04 Sacred tears. lls & lOs. peculiar.

DTvAW nevr. ye weary, bowed, and broken-hearted Ve onward travelers to a peaceful bourne ; Ye, from whnse path the light hath all departed;

Ye who are left in solitude to mourn ; Tbcugb e'er your spirits hath the storm-cloud sweat, Saciod a) i sorrow's tears, since '"Jesus wept."

95

CHRIST,

2 The bright and spotless Heir of endless glory,

Wept oVr the woes of those he came to save ; Aiid angels wondered, when they heard the story,

Tliat he who conqviered death, wept o'er tlie grave; For 't was not when his lonely watch he kept In dark Gethseaiaue, that "Jesus wept.'' S But with the friends be loved, whose hope had perished

Tlie Saviour stood, while through his bosom rushed A tide of sympathy for those he cherished,

And from his eye* the burning tear-drops gushed ; And bending o'er the tomb where Lazarus slept, In agony of spirit, "Jesus wept.'' ( Lc I Jesus' power the sleep t«f death hath broken,

A 111 wiped the tear from sorrow's drooping eye! Lock up, ve mourners, hear what he hath spoken:

" He tliat believes on me shall never die." Through faith and love ycur spirits shall be kept; Hope brighter grew on earth when " Jesus wept.''

1q5 He made himself of no reputation. \j . M. ii

Phil. 2: 7.

HE came not with his heavenly crown, Ilis scepter clad with power; His coming was in feebleness,

The infant of an hour; An hiinible mano:er cradled, first,

The Virgin's holj' birth. And lowing herds snrrounded there The Lord of heaven and earth.

2 He came, not in his robe of wrath.

With arm out.^tretelied to slay; But on the darkling paths of earth,

To pour celestial day; To guide in peace the wandering feet,

Tlie broken heart to bind, And bear upon the painful <.ross,

The sins of human kind.

3 And thou hast borne them, Saviour meek

And therefore unto tliee. In humbleness and gratitude, Our hearts shall ottered be; 96

LIFE AND MINISTRY.

Our contrite hearts, an offerinoj, Lord,

Which thou wilt not despise, Our souls, our bodies, all be thine,

A living sacritice!

156 Jesus wej^t. 8s & 7s peculiar.

JESUS wept! those tears are over. But his lieart is still the same: Kinsman, Friend, and Elder Brother, Is his everlasting name. Saviour, who can love like thee? Gracious one of Bethany !

2 When the pangs of trial seize us,

When the Avaves of sorrow roll, I will lay my head on Jesus —

Pillow of the troubled soul. Truly, none can feel like thee. Weeping one of Bethany !

3 Jesus wept! and still in glory

He can mark each mourner's tear—^ Living to retrace the stor)'-

Of the hearts lie solaced here. Lord, when I am called to die, Let me think of Bethany!

4 Jesus wept! that tear of sorrow

Is a legacy of love ; Yesterday, to-day, to-morrow. He the'same sliall ever prove. Thou art all in all to me, Living one of Bethany I 7 97

CHRIST,

CHEIST, SUFFERINGS.

157 Christ the sufferer. L. M.

0 SUFFERING Friend of human Icindl ) How, as the fatal hour drew near, Came thronguig on thy holy mind The imai^es of grief and fear I '2 Gethsemane's sad midnight scene.

The faithless friends, th' exulting foes, The thorny crown, the insult keen. The scourge, the cross, before theo rose.

3 Did not thy spirit shrink dismajx'd,

As the dark vision o'er it came ; And, though in sinless strength arrayed. Turn, shuddering, from the death of shame?

4 Onward, like thee, through scorn and dread,

May we our Father's call obey. Steadfast thy path of di.ty tread,

x\nd rise, through death, to endless day.

loo Led as a lamb to the Hutughter. Ij. M.

THE morning dawns upon the place Where Jesus spent the night in prayer; Through yielding glooms behold his face! Nor form, nor comeliness is there. 2 Brought forth to Judgment, now he stands Arraigned, condemned, at Pilate's bar; Here, spurned by tiei-ce pnetorian bands. There, mocked by Herod's men of war. ? He bears their buft'eting and scorn — Mock-homage of the lip. the knee — The purple robe, the crown of thorn — The scourge, the nail, th' accursed tree. t No guile within his mouth is found ; He neither threatens nor complains ; Meek as a lamb for slaughter bound, Dumb 'mid his murderers he remains.

SUFFERINGS.

5 But hark, he prays : 't is for his foes ,

And speaks: 't is comfort to his fri(/ ds; Answers : and paradise bestows : He bows ills head : the conflict ends.

J 59 The michiifjht agotu/. ^- M.

'•rn IS' midnight; and on Olive's brow I The star is dimmVl that lately shone

'Tis iiyidnighr; in the garden now, Th3 sntt''ring Saviour prays alone.

2 'T is n idnight ; and, from all remov'd,

The Saviour wrestles lone, with fears ; E'en that disciple whom he lov'd Heeds not his Master's grief and tears.

3 'Tis midnight; and for others' guilt

The man of sorrows weeps in blood ; Yet he that hath in anguish knelt Is not forsaken by his God.

4 'Tis midnight; from the heavenly plains

Is borne the song that angels know ; Unheard by mortal* are the sti-ains That SAveetly soothe the Saviour's wo.

160 ^^'^ ^^"er cup. CM.

DARK Avas the night, and cold the ground On which the Lord was laid : His sweat like drops of blov>d ran down; In agony he pray'd, —

2 "Father, remove this bitter cup,

If such thy sacred will ; If not, content to drink it up, Tliy pleasure I fulliJl."

3 Go to tlie garden, sinner; see

Those precious drops that flow ; The heavy load he bore for thee; For thee he lies so low.

CHRIST,

4 Then learn of him the crces tc bear , Thy Father's will obey; And, when temptations press tnee near, Awake to watch and pray.

I qX He beheld the city, and toept over it. fe. 31. Luke 19: 41.

DID Christ o'er sinners weep* And shall our cheeks be dry ? Let, tears of penitential grief Flow forth from ev'ry eye.

2 The Son of God in tears,

The wond'riug ani,^els see; Be thou astonish'd, t) my soul. He shed those tears for thee.

3 He wept that we might weep.

Each sin demands a tear. In heav'n alone no sin is found And there's no weeping there.

J ^2 His example in suffering. 7<.

p O to dark Gothsemane,

VT Ye that feel the tempter's power;

You: Eedecmer's conflict see;

Watch with him one bitter hour: Turn not from his ^^riefs away; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray'.

2 Follow to the judgment-hall :

View the Lord of life arraigned; O. the wormwood and tlie gall!

O, the pangs his soul sustained! Shun not sutlering, shame, or loss ; Learn of him to bear the cross.

3 Calv'ry's mournful mountain clim'»;

Thei-;:, admiring at his feet, Mark that miracle of time,

God's own sacrifice complete: •'It is finished," hcai him cry; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 100

SUFFERINUS. 163 Christ in the garden . 6s & 5s

M IGirr with ebon pinion, i^ Brooded o'er the vale; All around was silent.

Save tlie night-wind's wail; When Christ the man of sorrows,

In tears, and sweat, and blood, Prostrate in the garden,

Raised his voice to Go:l.

2 Smitten for offenses

AVhich were not his own. He, for our transgressions.

Had to weep alone. No friend with words to comfort,

Nor hand to help, Avas there. When the meek and lowly.

Humbly bowed in prayer.

3 Abba, Father, Father!

If indeed it may, Let this cnp of anguish.

Pass from me, I pray. Yet, if it nuist be suffered,

By me, tliine only Son, Abba. Father, Father,

Let th} will be done.

1G4 Gefhsemane. P. M

BEYOND where Cedron's Whters flow. Behold the suffering Sxviour go To sad Gethsemane; His countenance is all divine. Yet grief appea's in every I'ne. 2 He bows beneath the sins oi men ; He cries to God, and cries again,

Insad Gethsemane; He lifts his mournful eyes above — " My Father, can this cup remove?" 101

CHRIST,

3 Witli ^CiXtle resignation stiL, He yielded to his Fatlier's will

In sad Getiiseniane ; "Behold nie here, thine only S( n; And, Father, let thy will be done."

1 The Father heard ; and ano:els. there, Sustained the Son of God in prayer,

In sad Gethseniane : He drank the dreadful cup of pain — Then rose to life and joy again.

5 When storms of sorrow round us sweep, And scenes of anguish make us weep,

To sad Gethseniane We'll look, and see the Saviour there, And humbly bow, like him, in prayer,

l(j^ Agony in the garden. 0. U. M

aE knelt ; the Saviour knelt and prayed, AVhen but his Fatlier's eye Looked, thi-ough the lonely garden shade,

On that dread agony ; The Lord of high and heavenly birth Was bowed with sorrow unto (leath.

2 The sun went down in fenrful hour; The heavens might well grow dim. When this inortality had power

Thus to o'ershadow him; That he who came to save might know The very depths of human mo.

S He knew them all, — the doubt, the strife, The faint, jierplexing drea .1 ; The mists that h:ing o'ei parting life

All darkened round his head ; And the Deliverer knelt to pray : Yei pi\3sed it lot, that ( uj , away. 102

SUFFERINGS.

4 It passed not, though the storir y wave

Had sunk beneath his tread; It passed not. though to him the grave

Had 3'ielded up its dead; But there was sent him, from on high,

A gift of strength, for man to die.

5 Aud was his mortal hour beset

With anguish and dismay? How may we meet our conflict yet

In the dark, narrow way ? How, but through him that path who trod: "■ Save, or we perisli, Son of God."

IG6 Betrayal. S. II. M.

AMOXGr the mountain trees, The winds were whispering low, And nighfs ten thousand harmonies

Were harmonies of wo ; A voice of grief was on the gale. It came from Cedron's gloomy vale.

2 It was the Saviour's prayer

That on the silence broke, Imploring strength from heav'n to bear

The sin-avenging stroke, As in Getlisemane he knelt. And pangs unknown his bosom felt.

3 Tlie fitful starlight shone

In dim and misty gleams, Deep was his agonizing groan,

And large the vital streams That trickled to the dewy sod, AVhile Jesus raised his vol je to God.

i The chosen three that staid, Their nightly watch to keep. Left him thrc ugh sorrows deep to wade, And gave themselves to sleep : 103

CHRIST,

Meekly and sad he pray'd alone; Strangely forgotten by his own.

5 Along the streamlet's banks The reckless traitor came, And heavy on his bosom sank

The load of guilt and shame, Yet unto them that waited nigh He gave the Lamb of God to die.

('. Among the mountain trees

The winds were whispering low, And night's ten thousand harmonies

Were harmonies of wo; For cruel voices filFd tlie gale That came from Cedron's gloomy vale.

1()| Thou sweet gliding Cedron. 118

rilHOU sweet gliding Cedron, by thy silver stream X Our Saviour would linger in moonlight's soft beam: And by thy bright waters till midnight would stay, And lose in thy murmurs the toils of the day.

CHORUS.

Come saints, and adore him; come bow at his feet; 0 give him the glory, the praise that is meet; Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise*, And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies.

2 How dump were the vapors that fell on his head, How hard was his pillow, how humble his bed; The angels beholding, aaiaz'd at the sight. Attended their Master with soleu n delight,

X 0 garden of Olives ! thou dear honor'd spot.

The fame of thy wonders shall ne'er \ e forgot Tlie theme most transporting to seraphs above, The triumph o "sornw, the triumph of love!

104

1

THE CRUCIFIXION. THE CRUCIFIXION.

■[()g The bitter cry. L M

FROM Calvary a cry was heard — A bitter and heart-rending- ciy : My Saviour! every mournful word Bespeaks thy soul's deep agony.

2 A hoi-ror of great darkness fell

On thee, thou spotless, holy One! And all the swarming hosts of hell Conspired to tempt God's only Son.

3 The scourge, the thorns, the deep disgrace—

These thou eould'st bear, nor once repine; But when Jehovah vailed his face, Unutterable pangs were thine.

4 Let the dumb world its silence break;

Let pealing anthems rend the sky ; Awake, my sluggish soul, awake ! He died," that we might never die.

5 Lord! on thy cross I fix mine eye;

If e'er I lose its strong control, O! let that dyino^, piercing cry. Melt and reclaim my wandering soul.

1^9 Looking to the cross. L. M.

OLORD! when faith with fix^d eyes Beholds thy wond'rous sacrifice, Love rises to an ardent flame. And we all other hope disclaim.

2 With cold affections Avho can see

The thorns, the scourge, the nails, the tree, Tlie floAvi ng tears and crimson sweat. The bleeding hands, and head, and feet?

3 Jesus, what millions of our race HaAC been|he triumphs of thy grace! And millions more to thee shall fly, And on thy sacrifice rely.

105

CHRIST,

i The sorrow, shame, and death were thine, And all the stores of wrath diAine! Ours are the pardon, life, and bliss : What love can be compared to this I

I 70 Herein is love I L M.

1 John 4: 10

HAVE we no tears to shed for him, While soldiers scoff, and Jews deride? kh ! look, how patiently he hangs — Jesi's, our Love, is crucified! i What ^vas thy crime, my dearest Lord? By earth, by heaven, thou hast been ti ied And guilty found of too much love; Jesus, our Love, is crucified! 3 Found guilty of excess of love,

It was thine own sweet will that tied Thee tighter far than helpless nails; Jesus, our Love, is crucified ! b O break, O break, hard heart of mine I Thy weak self-love and guilty pride His Pilate and his Judas were ; Jesus, our Love, is crucified !

171 Behold the Man I L. M.

BEHOLD the Man ! how glorious he! Before his foes he stands unawed. And, without wrong or blasphemy, He claims equality with God. I Behold the Man! by all condemn'd, Assaulted by a host of foes ; His person anil his claims contemn'd A Man of suffering and of wot s. 3 Behold the Man ! he stands alone, His foes are ready to devour; Not one of all his friends wftl own Their Master in this trying hour. 106

THE CRUCIFIXION.

4 Behold the Man ! tliough scorn'd below, He beai-s the i^reatest name above; The angels at his foostool bow, And all his royal claims approfc.

1 72 Darhieas and light. L. M.

HE dies, the friend of sinners dies! I.o ! Salem's danghters weep around I A solemn darkness vails the skies,

A sadden trembling shakes the ground.

2 Here's love and grief beyond degree;

The Lord of glory dies for men! But, lo! what sudden joys we see! Jesus the dead revives again! i The rising Lord forsakes the tomb ! (The tomb in vain forbids his rise!) Cherubic legions guard him home. And shout him welcome to the skies!

4 Break off vour tears, you saints, and tell

How high our great deliv'rer reigns ; Sing how lie spoiFd the hosts of hell. And led the monster Death in chains.

5 Sav, "Live for ever, wond'rous King!

Born to redeem, and strong to save !" Then ask the monster, " Wheie's thy sting? And Where's thy vict'ry, boasting grave r"'

yj'^) His condescennion. ^» ■'■'■*■•

AXD did the holy and the just, The Sov'reign of the skies, Stoop down to wretchedness and dust That guilty man might rise! 2 Yes. the Redeemer left his throne, His radiant throne on high; S\n*passing mercy! love unknown! To !!iffei-, bleed, and die. 107

CHRIST,

3 He took the dying rebel's place,

And sufterVl in our stead: For sinful man — O wond'rous grace! For sinful man he bled !

4 O Lord! what heav'nlj^ wonders dwell

In thy most precious blood? By this are sinners sav'd from hell, And rebels brought to God.

J Y4: He couqttered lohen he fell. V^« "1

WE sing the Saviour's wond'rous death— He conquer'd when he fell : 'T is finished, said his dying breath, And shook the gates of hell.

2 'T is finish'd, our Immanuel cries.

The dreadful work is done; Hence shall his soy-reign throne arise, His kingdom is begun.

3 His cross a sure foundation laid

For glory and renown, When through tlie regions of the dead He pass'd to reach the crown.

4 Raise your devotion, mortal tongues,

His praises to record ; Sweet be the accents of your songs To your victorious Lord.

5 Brlrt-ht angels, strike your loudest strings,

Your sweetest voices raise ; Let heav'n and all created things Sound aur ImmanueFs praise !

I (^ Theij nailed him to (he cross. 0. JjJ.

BEHOLD the Saviour of mankind Nailed to the shameful tree! How vast the love that him inclined To bl( ed and dh for me. 108

THE CRUCIFIXION.

2 Hark! how he groans, while nature shakes^

And earth's strong pillars bend I The tenii)le's vail asunder breaks, The solid marbles rend.

3 'T is finished ! now the ransom's paid,

'•Receive my soul !" lie cries : See — how he bows his sacred head! He. bows his head, and dies!

4 Hut soon from death he'll rise again.

And in full glory shine; O Lamb of God ! was ever pain — Was ever love like thine?

1y() The dying j)eint.ent. C M.

AS on the cross the Saviour hung, And groan'd, and bled, and died. He look'd with pity on a wretch That languish'd by his side.

2 The dying thief in Jesus saw

A majesty divine; While scothng Jews around him stood, And ask'd him tor a sign!

3 The kingdom, Lord, is thine, he said;

'T is ttiine o'er men to reign : Thy wond'rous works tliy lordship prove; These pains thy love proclaii.i :

4 Honors divine a K'ait thee soon,

A scepter and a crown : Wiih slnime thy foes sliall yet behold Thee seated on a throne

6 Then, gracious Lord, remember me! Is not forgiveness thine ? My crimes have brouglit me to thy side— Thy love brought thee to mine!' 109

CHRIST,

6 His prayer the dyin^ Jesus hears, And instantly replies, To-day j^our partin.«- soul shall be With me in paradise.

17 ^ Surely he hath borne our griefs. 7s & t

[». 53 : I.

0 SACKED head. no\T wounded, With grief and shame weighed dew? O sacred brow, surrounded

With thorns, thine only crown: Once on a throne of glory,

Adorned with light divine, Now all despised and gorj^, I joy to call thee mine.

2 On me, as thou art dying,

O, turn thy pitying eye; To thee for mercy crying.

Before thy cross I lie. Thine, thine the bitter passion;

Thy pain is all for me ; Mine, mine the deep transgression ;

My sins are all on thee.

3 What language can I borrow

To praise thee, heav'nly Friend, For all this dying sorrow,

Of all my woes the end? O, can I leave thee ever?

Tlien do not thou leave me ; ^r

Lord, let me never, never

Outlive my love to thee.

4 Be Jiear when I am dying;

Then close beside me stand ; Let me, while fiiint and sighing.

Lean calmly on thy hand : These eyes, i>ew faith receiving.

From thee shall never move^ For he who dies believing,

Dies sifely — in thy love. 110

H

THE CRUCIFIXION.

178 It isfnishe^.. 8s, 7r & 4s

John 19 : 30.

ARK! the voice of love and mercy Sounds aloud from Calvary; See! it rends the rocks asundei-, Shakes the earth, and vails the sky 1

It isfinish'd! Hear the dyin<^ Saviour cry.

2 It is tinishW! O what pleasure

Do these precious words aiford! Heav'nly blessinj>;s witliout measure Flow to us from Christ the Lord ;

It is tinish'd ! Saints, the dying words record.

3 Finished all the types and shadows

Of tlie ceremonial law! Finish'd all that God had promis'd; Death and hell no more shall awe :

It is tinislfd! Saints, from this your comfort draw.

4 Tune your harps anew, you seraphs.

Join to sin<i^ the pleasing tlienie; All on earth "and all in heaven. Join to praise Inunanuer* name:

Hallelujah ! Glory to the bleeding Lamb !

Behold the Lamb of God. 8s & Gs.

' John ] : '.'0.

ri^IIE Son of Man they did betray; -L He was condenm'd,'and led away, Thiidv, O my soul, on that dread day,

Look on Mount Calvary; Behold him, lamb-like, led' along Surrounded by a wicked throng, Accus'd by ev'ry lying tongue, And then the liunb of God thev '»ung

Upon the shameful tree.

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179

CHRIST,

2 Now, hung between the earth and skies, Behold! hi agony he dies; O sinners, liear llis mournful cries,

Come, see his tort ring pain! The mornin*^ sun witlidreNV liis light; Blush\l, and refus'd to view tlie sight. The azure cloth'd iu robes of uiglit, AD nature mourn'd. and stood artVight,

"When Christ the Lord was slain.

£ AH glory be to God on high,

Who reigns enthroned above the sky; Who sent liis Son to bleed and die;

Glory to him be giv'n: While heav'n above his praise resounds,

0 Zion, sing — his grace abounds;

1 hope to shout eternal rounds.

In flaming love tliat knows no bounds, When oioriiied in heav'n.

BURIAL AND RESURRECTION.

IHO He rose — according to the Scripluns. L. M,

1 Cor. ]5 : 4.

WHEN we the sacred grave survey. In which the Saviour deignM to lie, We see fultilFd what pro])liets say. And all the pow'r of death defy.

2 This empty tomb shall now proclaim

How weak the bands of con(]uer'd dcntli Sure pledsfe that all who trust Jus name • Shall rise and draw immortal breath.

5? i Our surety freed declares us free. For whose offenses lie was seized : In his release our own we see. And ioy to see Jehovah pleas'd. 112

HIS BURIAL AND RESURRECTION.

4 Jesus, once niimber'd with the dead,

Unseals his eyes to sleep no more; And ever lives their cause to plead. For whom the pains of death he bore.

5 Then, thoiio-h in dust we lay our head.

Yet, gracious God, thou Vvilt not leav«! Our rlesh for ever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave!

181 1' he joy that was set be/ore him. -L- '"'•

Ileb. 12 : 2.

"lyrOW for a song of lofty praise I\ To great Jehovah's only Son ; Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays, And tell the wonders he hath done.

2 Sing how he left the worlds of light,

And those bright robes he wore above: How swift and Joyful was his flight, On wings of everlasting love!

3 Deep in the shades of gloomy death,

Tir almighty Captive pris'ner lay; Th' almigiity Captive left the earth. And rose to everlasting day.

4 Among a thousand harps and songs,

♦lesus, the Lord, exalted reigns: Uis sacred name tills all their tono;ues, And echoes through the heav'nly plains,

\q2, He hath begotten ua to a liveli/ hope. C M.

i Petir 1 : 3.

LESS"D be the everlasting God, The Father of our Lord ; Be his aboundin": mercy prais'd,

Ilis majesty ador'd. When from the dead he rais'd his Son,

And caird him to the sky, He wave our souls a lively hope That they should never die. 8 113

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CHRIST,

8 What though the first man's sin requires Our flesh to see the dust; Yet, as the Lord our Saviour rose, So all his foU'Avers must.

*4 There's an inheritance divine, Eeserv'd against that day ; 'Tis uncorrupted, undefil'd, And can not fade away !

5 Saints by the pow'r of God are kept. Till the salvation come ; We walk by faith as strangers here, Till Christ shall take us home.

lo3 ^010 18 Christ risen from the dead. CM.

1 Cor. 16 : 20

BLEST morning! whose young dawning Beheld our rising Lord; [rays

That saw him triumph o'er the dust, And leave his dark abode.

2 In the cold prison of a tomb

The great Eedeemer lay. Till the revolving skies had brought The third, tli' appointed day.

3 Hell and the grave unite their force

To hold our Lord, in vain ; The sleeping Conqueror arose. And burst their feeble chain.

4 To thy great name^ almighty Lorr ,

These sacred hours we pay; And loud hosannas shall proclaim The triumpli of the day.

5 Salvation and immortal praise

To our victorious King!

Let heaven, and earth, and rocks, and seas, ,

With glad hosannas ring. i

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HIS BURIAL AND RESURRECTION.

1QJ. The fors')hen sepulcher. Q^ J^J^

YE luimble souls that seek the Lord, Chase all jour fears avvay; AjkI bow \\\l\\ reverence down, to see Tlic phice where Jesus la}'.

2 Thus h>w the Loi-d of life was brought;

8ueh wonders love can do I Thus cold in death that bosom hix. AVliich throbbed and bled for 30U.

3 If ye have wei)t at 3'onder cross.

And still youi' sori'ows rise. Stoop down and view the vanquished gi*ave. Then wi[)e your weeping eyes.

4 But dry your tears, and tune your songs,

The Saviour lives :igain; Not all the bolts and bais of death The Conqueror could detain.

5 Higli o'er the angelic band he rears

His once dishonored head; And tiirougli inniiindjered years he reigns, AVho dwelt among tiie dead.

185 "^'''^ Resurrection, aud the Life. Q^ ]\|^^

HOSANXA to the Prince of lio-ht, That clothed himself in the clay. Entered the iron gates of death. And tore the bars awa\',

2 Death is no n)Oi-e the king of dread,

Since our Immanuel rose; He took the tyi-ant"s sting away. And spoiled our hellisli foes.

3 liaise your devotion, moi-tal tongues.

To reach his blest abode; Sweet be the accents of your songs To our incarnate God. 115

CHRIST.

4 Bri)i,ht angels, strike yonr louc'cst strings, Your sweetest voices raise: Let heaven and all created tli.no's Sound our Imnianuers praise.

186 T) Lord is risen. C. H. M,

HOW calm and beautiful the morn That o-ilds the sacred tomb Where once the Crucitied was borne,

And vailed in midnight <rloom ! Oh! weep no more the Saviour slain; The Lord is risen— he lives again.

2 Ye mourning saints! dry every tear

For vour departed Lord; "Behokl the place— he is not here;'*

The tomb is all unbarred : The gates of death were closed in vain The Lord is risen— he lives again.

3 Now cheerful to the house of prayer

Your eai-ly footsteps bend, The Saviour will himself be there.

Your advocate and friend : Once by the law your hopes were slain, But now in Christ ye live again.

4 How tranquil now the rising day!

'T is Jesus still appears, A risen Lord to chase away

Your unbelieving fears: O! weep no more your comforts slair. The Lord is risen— he lives agaii .

5 And when the shades of evening ft.ll,

AVhen life's last hour draws i igh,— If Jesus shine uj)on the soul, ,

How blissful then to die : I

Since he has risen who once was slain. Ye die in Christ to live again. 116

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HIS BURIAL AND RESURRECTION. JOT Redemption completed. to. M.

" rpiIE Lonl is risen iiiJeedl

-I Then is liis work peiformod; The mighty cai)tive now is freed, And death, our foe. disarmed.

2 "The Lord is risen indeed!"

lie lives to die no more; He lives, his people's eause to plead, Whose curse and shame he bore.

3 "The Lord is risen indeed^"

The «^rave has lost his prey: With him is risen the ransomed seed, To rei<>^n in endless day.

4 "Tlie Lord is risen indeed!" —

Attendlntr ant^els! hear; Up to the courts of heaven, with speed, Tlie joyful tidings bear.

6 Then wake your golden lyres.

And strike each cheerful chord; Join, all ye bright, celestial choirs! To sing our risen Lord.

188 ^/'«» reignimj Son of God H. M.

YES. the Redeemer rose : Tlie Saviour left the dead, And o'er his hellish foes High raised his conqu ring head • In wild dismay, The guai-ds around Fall to the ground, And sink away.

2 Lo! the angelic bands In full assembly uieet. To wait his high commuids, And worship at his feet: 117

CHRIST,

Joyful they come, And wiiio; their way From reahns of day

To Jesus' tomb.

d Then back to heav'n they fly, The joyful news to bear; " Ilark! as they soar on high AVhat music fills the air: Their antliems say, Jesus who bled Has left the dead — He rose to-day !

4 You mortals, catch the sound,

Redeem'd b.v iiim from hell, And send tlie echo round The o-iobe on which you dwel Transpoited cry, Jesus who bled Has left the dead No more to die!

5 All hail! triumphant Lord,

Wlio sav'd us by tliy blood: Wide be thy name adorM, Thou rei^Miing- Son of God! AVith tlu'e we rise. With thee we reio;n. And kingdoms gain Beyond the skies.

] q" The 8tone rolled oroay. i 9 i

>TGELS ! roll me rock away ; Death ! yield uj) thy might}" prey See! the Saviour leaves the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. 118

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HIS BURIAt AND RESURRECTION.

2 Hark! the wonderino: angels rai«e Louder notes of joyful praise ; Let the earth's renlotest bound Echo with the blis?ful sound.

3 Xow, ye saints! lift up your eyes, See him high in glory rise I Ranks of angels, on the road, Hail him — the incarnate God.

4 Heaven unfolds its portals wide.

See the Conqueror through them ridei King of glory! mount thy throne, — Boundless empire is thine own.

5 Praise him, ye celestial choirs! Tune, and sweep your golden lyres; Raise, O earth ! j'our noblest songs. From ten thousand thousand tongues

190

Christ, the first fruits. 78,

CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day! Sons of men and angels say: Raise your joys and triumphs high ; Sing, ye heavens! thou, earth, rei)ly!

2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the light, the battle won: Lo! our sun's eclipse is o'er;

Lo ! he sets in blood no more.

3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal — Christ hath burst the gates of hell: Death in vain forbids his rise, Christ hath opened Paradise.

4 Lives again our glorious King! Where, O Death, is now thy sting? Once he died, our souls to save: Where's thy vict'ry, boasting Gr. ve?

119

CHRIST,

5 Soar we now where Christ h.ith led, Following our exalted HeaJ: Made like him. like him we rise. Ours the cross, the grave, the skies I

6 King of glory. Fount of bliss, Everlasthig life is this :—

Thee to know, thy power to pro\e, Thus to sing, and thus to love.

Iin The Besurrection. Ts

MORNING breaks upon the tomb, Jesus scatters all its ^loom ; Day of triumph through uie skies, — See the glorious Saviour rise!

2 Ye, who are of death afraid, Triumph in the scattered shade; Drive your anxious cares away ; See the place where Jesus lay I

3 Christian! dry your flowing tears, Chase your unbelieving fears; Look on his deserted grave ; Doubt no more his power to save.

^C)2 Mary at the tomb. 78 double.

ARY to the Saviour's tomb, Hasted at the early dawn; Spice slie brought, and sweet perfume,

But the Lord she loved had gone : Foi awhile she liiig'ring stood,

Fiird with sorrow and surprise* Trembling, while a crystal flood Issued from her weeping eyes.

2 Jesus, who is alwf.ys ne.ir.

Though too oft<:n unperceived. Came her drooping heart to cheer, Kindly asking why she grieved: 120

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HIS BURIAL AND RESURRE:3TI0N.

Thoiio;h at first she knew him not, When he caird her by her name,

She her heavy ^v'wfs foro;ot. For she found him still the same.

8 And her sorrows quickly fled,

When slie heard his welcome voice; Christ had risen from the dead,

Now he bids her heart rejoice: Wliat a change his word can make,

Turning darkness into day; You who weep for Jesus' sake.

He will wipe your tears away.

193 ^« ^«'^ abolished death 88,

2 Tim. 1 ; 10.

THE angels that watch'd round the tomb AVhere low the Redeemer was laid, When deep in mortality's gloom He hid for a season his head ;

2 That vaird their fair face while he slept.

And ceas'd their sweet harps to employ, Have witnessed his risino^. and swept The chords with the triumphs of joy.

3 You saints, who once languish'd below,

But long since have enter'd your rest, I pant to be glorified too, To lean on Immanuel's breast.

i The grave in which Jesus was laid Has buried my guilt and my fears; And while I conteniplace its shade, The light of nis presence ai pears.

6 O sweet is the season of rest.

When life's weary journey is done I The blush that spreads over its west. The last ling'r'ng ray of its sun I 121

CHRIS r,

6 Thcngh dreary the empire cf night,

1 soon shall emerge from its gloom, And see immortality's light Arise on the shades of the tomb.

7 Then welcome the last rending sighs.

When these aching heartstrings shall break, 'NVhen death shall extinguish these eyes, And moisten with dew the pale cheek.

i No terror the prospect begets, I am not mortality's slave. The sunbeam of life, as it sets, Paints a rainbow of ^Dcace on the grave.

1 1)4- 2^/(6 darkness is passed, etc. oS'

i John 2: 8.

BEHOLD, the bright morning appears. And Jesns revives from the grave; ., His rising removes all our fears, And shows him almighty to save.

2 How strong were his tears and his cries,

The worth of his blood, how divine ! How perfect was his sacrifice. Who rose though he suliered for sin.

3 The man that Avas crowned with thorns,

The man that on Calvary died. The man that bore soourgin"' and scorns. Whom sinners agreed to (leride —

4 Now blessed for ever is made.

And life has rewarded his paiii, Now glory has crowned his head ;

Heav'n sings of the Laijub that was slahi.

5 Believing, we share in his joy;

By faitli, we partake in his rest; With this we can cheerfully die. For with him we hope to be blest. 122

THE ASCENS.ON.

THE ASCENSION.

l^!J Lift tip your heads, ye fjaes. Ji. M,

Psalm 24 : 7.

OUR Lord is risen from tlie dead, Oi r Jesus is gone up on lii^li ; The ])ow'rs of hell are captive led. Dragged to the portals of the sky.

2 There his triumphal chariot waits.

And angels cluyit the solemn lay; Lift up your heads, you heav'nly gates i You everlasting doors, give way I

3 Loose all j'our bars of massy light.

And wide unfold the radiant scene! He claims those mansions as his right — lleceive the King of glory in !

4 AVHio is the King of glory ?— Who? •

Tlie Lord, Avho all his foes o'ercame; The world, sin, death, and hell overthrew, And Jesus is the conqu'ror's name.

5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits.

And angels chant the solenni lay : Lift up your heads, you heav'nly gates! You everlasting doors, give way !

6 Who is the King of glory ?— Who?

The Lord, of boundless might possess'd, The King of saints and angels too, Lord over all, for ever blest.

1 ;)[) The Lord of Itoats, he is the King of glory. L. JM

Tsui 111 -24.

I IFT up your heads, ye gates! and wide Xj Your everlasting doors display r Ye angel-guards, like flames divide, And gi\ e the King of glory way. 2 Wlio is the King of gloiy? — he, The Lord onniipoient to save; Whose own right arm. in victory. Led captive death, and spoiled the grave. 123

CHRIST.

3 Lift up your hei.ds, ye gates ! and ligh.

Your everlasting portals heave; Welcome the King of glory nigh : Him must the heaven of heavens receive.

4 Who is the King of glory — who?

The Lord of hosts; behold his iiame! The kingdom, power, and honor cue. Yield him, ye saints, with glad acclaim I

197 P^ohn 24. C. M.

LIFT up your statel}^ heads ye doors, With hasty reverence rise. Ye everlasting doors that guard The passage to the skies.

Chorus. — For see, for see

The King of glory comes, The King of glory comes Along the eternal road. 2 Swift from your golden hinges leap, Your barriers roll away. And throw your blazing portals wide, And burst the gates of day.

WjO Received up into glory. O. M.

1 Tiui. 3 : le.

TRIUMPHANT, Christ ascends on high, The glorious work complete; Sin, death, and hell, now vanquished lie, Beneath his awful feet.

2 There, with eternal glory crowi ed,

The Lord, the Conqueror reigns ; His praise the heaveidy choirs resound. In their immortal strains.

3 Amid the splendors of his throne,

Unchanging love appears ; The names he purchased for his own Still on his t eart he bears. 12t

THE ASCENSION.

4 O, the rich depths of love divine 1 Of bliss a boundless store: Dear Saviour, let nie call thee miEo; T can not wish for more.

t On thee alone, my hope relies ; Beneath thj' cross 1 fall. My Lord, my Life, my Sacrifice, My Saviour, and my All.

1 \)\, God is gone up with a shortt. O. JM.

PsiUin 47: 5.

ARISE, ye people, and adore, Exultin<^ strike the chord ; Let all the earth, from shore to shore, Confess th' Almighty Lord.

2 Glad shouts aloud— wide echoin;L? round,

Th' ascending- Lord proclaim ; The angelic choir respond the sound. And shake creation's frame.

3 They sing of death and hell o'erthrown

In that triumphant hour; And God exalts his conquering Son To his right hand of power.

4 O shout, ye people, and adore.

Exulting strike the chord; Let all the earth, from shore to shore, Confess th' Almighty Lord.

200 ^e became obedient unto death. 6s & lOs.

Phil. 2: 8.

n^HOU, who didst stoop below

i To drain the cup «jf wo, Aud wear the form of frail mortality.

Thy blessed labors done.

Thy crown of vict'ry won, [high.

Hastpassedfrcm earth— passed to thy home on 125

CHRIST,

2 It was no path of flowers, Throuo^h this chirk world of onrs,

Beloved of the Father! tlioii didst tread ;

And shall we iu dismay

Shrink from tlie narrow way, [spread? When clouds and darkness are around it

3 O thou who art our Life,

Bo with us through the strife; Thy own meek head with rudest storms wna

Raise thou our eyes above [bowed!

To see a Father's love [cloud.

Beam, like the bow of promise, through the

4 Ev'n through the awful gloom Which hovers o'er the tomb.

That light of love our guiding star shall be;

Our spirits shall not dread

Tiie shadowy way to tread, [to thee.

Friend, Guardian, Saviour! which doth lead

^01 ^"^e tJioH, in the mi(ht of thine cwewiVs. bS(X -Is.

Psalm 110: 2

T) ISE, glorious Conqueror, rise Xt Into thy native skies —

Assume thy right: And where in many a fold, The clouds are backwai'd rolled — Pass through those gates of gold,

And reign in light!

2 Victor o'er death and hell! Cherubic legions uwell

The radiant train; Praises all heaven inspire, Each angel sweeps his lyre. And waves his wings of fire,— Thou Lamb once slain ! 126

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THE ASCENSION.

3 Enter, incarnate God !

No feet but tliine have trod

Tl).e su-pent down: Blow the full trumpets, blow I Wider yon portals throw! Saviour, triumphant, go

And take thy crowii !

4 Lion of Judah— Hail!— And let thy name prevail

From ao'e to a^'e : Lord of the rolling years — Claim for thine own* the spheres, For thou hast bought with tears

Thy heritage.

202 P^'^lm 45. 7s, 6s & 78.

BURST, yc emerald gates, and bring To my raptured vision All the ecstatic joys that spring

Round the bright elysian ; Lo! we lift our longing eyes, Break, ye intervening skies! Sons of* righteousness, arise, Ope tlie gates of Paradise.

2 Floods of everlasting light Freel}^ flash before him; Myriads, with supreme delight,

Instantly adore him; Angelic trumps resound his fame; Lutes of lucid gold proclaim All the music of his name; Heaven resounding with the then'ie,

4 Hark! the thrilling symphonies Seem, inethinks, to seize us; Join we too the holy lays- Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! 127

CHRIST,

Sweetest sound in seraph's son^, Sweetest note on mortal tongue, Sweetest carol ever sung — Jesus, Jesus, riow along.

THE COEONATION". ^ .^

203 C. M.

AT.L hall the power of Jesus' name I Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all.

S Crown him, you martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod. And crown him Lord of all.

3 You chosen seed of Israel's race,

A remnant weak and small. Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all.

4 You Gentile sinners, ne'er forget

The wormwood and the gall ; Go, spread your trophies at his feet. And crown him Lord of all.

5 Babes, men, and sires, who know his ovek

Who feel your sin and thi-all, Now join with all the hosts above. And crown him Lord of all.

6 Let ev'ry kindred, every tribe,

On this terrestrial ball. To him all majesty ascribe. And crown him Lord of alL

7 O that with yonder sacred throng

We at his feet may fall ! We'll join the everlasting song. And crown him Lord of all. 128

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THE CORONATION.

204 'S'ti thou at my right hand. 0. M.

Psalm 110: 1.

JESUS, onr Lord, ascend thy throne, And near thy Fatlier sit : In Zioii shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit.

2 Wnat wonders shall thy gospel do!

Thy converts shall surpass The nuin'rous drops of morninf^ dew, And own thy saving grace.

3 Jesus, our Priest, for ever live^.

To plead for us above; Jesus, our King, for ever gives

The blessings of his love. 5 God shall exalt his glorious head,

And his hi^h throne maintain; Shall strike the powers and princes dcaci.

Who dare oppose his reign.

205 ^'/"'» «'•« worthy. 8s & 78,

tmOWI!^ his liead with endless blessing, J Who. in God the Father's name, With compassion never ceasing, Comes, salvation to proclaim.

2 Jesus, tliee onr Saviour hailing,

Thee our God in praise we o\\ni; Highest honors, never failing. Rise eternal round thy throne.

3 Now, ye saints, his pow'r confessing,

In your grateful strains adore ; For his mercy, never ceasing, Flows, and flows for evermore.

206 Worthy the Lamb. . CM.

C^OME. let us join our cheerful songs J Witli angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 9 129

CHRIST,

2 Worthy the Lamb that died, they cry,

To be exalted thus ! Worthy the Lamb, our lips rep7y, For he was slain for us!

3 Jesus is worthy to receive

Honor and pow'r divine; And blessings more than we can give,

Be, Lord, for ever thine. i Let all who dwell above the sky,

On earth, in air, and seas. Conspire to lift thy glories high.

And speak thy endless praise. 5 The whole creation join in one,

To bless the sacrecl name Of him that sits upon the throne,

And to adore the Lamb.

207 K^»9 of U»ffs, etc. Ss, 7s & 4.

Rev. 19: 16.

LOOK, ye saints; — the sight is glorious;— See the Man of Sorrows now From the fight returned victorious; Every knee to him shall bow.

Crown him! crown him! Crowns become the Victor's broAv. 2 Crown the Saviour ! angels, crown bin Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone him. While the heavenly concert rings,

Crown him! crown him! Crown the Saviour King of kings. 9 Sinners in derision crowned him. Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels! croAvd around him, Own his title, praise his name.

Crown him! crown him! Spread abroad the Victor's name. 130

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

4 Hark ! those bursts of acclamation ! Hark ! those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the higliest station; O, what joy the si^ht attbrdsl

Crown him! croVvn liim I Km<^ of kings, and Lord of lords.

HIS MEDIATORIAL KEIGI^^.

^Ob Q/" ''^1* kingdom there shall be no end. !-'• JM

Luke 1 ; 33.

KING Jesus, reig-n for evermore, Unrival'd in thy courts above; While we, with alTthy saints, adore The wonders cf redeeming love.

2 No other Lord but tliee we'll know, No other power but thine confess ; Well spread tliine honors while below, And heav'n shall hear us shout thy grace.

3 We '11 sing along tlie heav'nly road That leads us to thy blest abode; Till Mith the vast unnumber'd throng We join in iieav'n's triumphant song —

4 Till with pure hands and voices sweet. We cast our crowns at Jesus' feet. And sing of everlasting love

In everlasting strains above.

209 All natious shall nerve him. li. M,

Psalm 72 : 11.

JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run ; His kingdom stretch from sliore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 For him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name like sweet pe-fume shall rise With every morn'no- saeritice. i31

CHRIS r,

3 People and realms of e"?eij tono^nc Dwell oil bis love with swe* test song,' And infant voices shall proclaini Theii eaify blessings on his name.

4 Elessings abound where'er he reigns; The prisoiiei- leaps to loose his chains, The weary lind eternal rest.

And all the sons of want are blest. % Where he displays his healing power,

Death and the curse are known no more;

In him the tribes of Adam boast

More blessings than their father lost. 6 Let every creature rise, and bring

Peculiar honors to our King;

Angels descend with songs again,

And earth repeat the long Amen.

210

Gwe the King thy judgments. -Li. 3iL»

I'shIiu 72 : 1.

EXALTED Prince of Life, we own The royal honors of th}^ throne ; 'Tis tix'd by God's almighty hand. And seraph's bow at thy command.

2 Exalted Saviour, Ave confess

The miglity triumphs ot thy grace ; Where beams of gentle radiance shine And temper majesty divine.

3 Wide thy resistless scepter sway, Till all tliine enemies obey ;

Wide let thy cross its virtues ]irove. And conquer millions by its love I

Mil ^ty heart ia inditing a good mntle \ JLl. M.

rsaliii 'IS: 1.

OW be my heart inspir'd to sing The glories >f my Saviour King; He comes with blessings from above, And i/ins the nations to his love. 132

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HIS MEDIATORIAIi REIGN.

2 Thy throne. O Lord, for ever sta: ds; Grace Is the scepter in thy han Is; Thy hiws and works are just and right, But truth and mercy tliy deli ^ht.

3 Let endless lienors crown thy head; Let ev'j-y age thy praises spread ; Let all the nations k4io\v thy word, And ev"ry tongue confess thee Loixl.

212 1 hiow that my Redeemer liveth. L. 31

Job 10: 25.

E lives ! the great Redeemer lives ! What joy the blest assurance gives! And now, before his Father, God, Pleads the full merit of his blood.

2 Repeated crimes awake our fears.

And justice ai-med with frowns appears; But in the Saviour's lovely face Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace.

3 In every dark, distressful hour. When sin and Satan join their power, Let this dear hope repel the dait, That Jesus bears us on his heart.

4 Great Advocate, almighty Friend ! On him our humble hopes depend; Our cause can never, never fail. For Jesus pleads, and must pirvail.

I,\o Let the ivliole earth be filled toith his glnvy. L. M

I'.salm 72 : 19.

GREAT God! whose universal s^\ ay The known and unknown worlds'obey, iSTow give tlie kingdom to thy Son ; Extend his power, exalt his throne. 2 Thy scepter well becomes his hand?; All heaven submits to his conunands; His justice shall avenge the poor. And pride and rage prevail no more. 133

CHRIST,

3 The heathen lands, that lie beneath The shades of overspreadiiio- death, lievive at his tirst dawning ligiit; And deserts blossom at tlie sight.

4 The sahits shall flourish in his days, Dressed in the robes ot joy and praise; Peace, like a river, from liis throne Shall flow to nations yet unknown.

214 The Lord is King. L. M.

rnHE Lord is Kin^ ! lift up thy voice, JL O earth, and all ye heavens, rejoice! From world to world the jo^ shall* ring : ''The Lord omnipotent is King!" 2 The Lord is Kin^! who then shall dare Resist his will, distrust his care ? Holy and true are all his ways : Let every creature speak his praise.

215 He humbled himself . L. M.

Pbil.2: 8.

0 CHRIST ! our King, Creator, Lord ! Saviour of all who trust thy word I To them who seek thee, ever near, Now to our praises bend thine ear.

2 In thy dear cross a grace is found —

It flows from every streaming wound — Whose power our inbred sin controls, Breaks the Arm bond and frees our souls!

3 Thou didst create the stars of night : Yet thou hast vailed in flesh thy light — Hast deigned a mort il form to wear,

A mortal's painful lot to b ear.

4 'SVlien thou didst hang upon the tree, ^1 The quaking earth acknowledged tl^^e, wl When thof. Jidst there yield up thy breath, The world grew da>lv as shade.> of death.

134

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

5 Now ill the Fatlier's glory high, Great Conqueror, never more to die, Us by th}^ mighty povf'er defeucl, And reigii through ages without end!

'2i\{) Hit promises are yea and amen. VJ- iVL.

SAVIOUR, I lift my trembling eyes. To that bright seat, where, placed on high. The great, the atoning sacrifice, For me, for all, is ever nigh.

2 Be thou my guard on peril's brink ;

Be thou my guide through weal or wo; And teach me of thy cup to drink. And make me in thy faith to go.

3 For wiiat is earthly change or loss?

Thy promises are still my own : The feeblest frame may bear thy cross, The lowliest spirit share thy throne.

2d\ i Let all the angels of God rcorship him. Jj. W

Heb. 1 : C.

THEE we adore. O gracious Lord ! We praise thy name with one accord Thy saints, who here thy goodness see. Through all the world do worship thee.

2 To thee aloud all angels cry.

And ceaseless raise their songs on high,

Both cherubim and seraphim.

The heavens and all the powers therein.

3 The apostles join the glorious throng; The prophets swell the immortal scng; The martyrs' noble army raise Eternal anthems to thy p; aise.

A Thee, holy, holy, holy King! Thee, O I^ord God of "^hosts, they sing : Thus earth below, and heaven above, Resound thy glory and thy love. 135

CHRIST,

218 tie ^'«'^ '^« %» of hell and of ienih. L. M,

Kev. 1:18.

HAIL to the Prince of Life anc^ Peace, AVho holds the keys of death and hell; The spacious world luisceu is his. The sov'reigii power becomes him well.

2 Ir sl;ame And anguish once he died;

But now he lives for ever more ; Bow down, you saints, around his seat, And all you angel bands adore.

3 Live, live for ever, glorious Lord,

To crush thy foes and guard thy friends^ While all thy chosen tribes rejoice That thy dominion never ends.

4 Worthy thy hand to hold the kej'S,

Guided by wisdom and by love ; Worthy to rule our mortal lives, 0"er\vorlds below and worlds above, ff For ever reign, victorious King! [known; Wide through the earth thy name be And call our longing souls to sing Sublimer anthems near thy thi-one.

219 ■% Redeemer liveth. L. M.

Job If): 25.

I KNOW that my Redeemer lives ; What comfort this sweet sentence gives He lives, he lives who once was dead, He lives, my ever-living headl

2 He lives to bless me with his love. He lives to plead for me above. He lives my huno^r}'' soul to feed. He lives to bless in time of need.

3 He lives to grant me rich supi ly, He lives to guide me with his eye, He lives to comfort me when faint. He lives to hear my soul's complaint.

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i He lives, iinMvhul, wise, lieiiv'nly friend, He lives, aiul loves me to the end; He lives, and while he lives I'll sin^:. He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King I

f He lives, and o^rants me daily breatli ; He lives, and I sliall conquer death; He lives mv mansion to pre})are. He lives to'bring me safely there.

He lives, all j^lory to his name ! He lives, my Jesus, still tlie same!

0 the sweet joy tliis sentence gives—

1 know thatiny Redeemer lives!

220 iV^o other nnv,^. h- H-

Acts 4: 12.

JESUS, the spring of joys divine. Whence all our ho'pes and comforts fl 1>W Jesus, no other name but thi'ie Can sa\e us from eternal wo.

2 In vain would boasting reason find

The wav to happiness and God ; . Her weak directions leave the mind Bewildered in a dubious road.

3 No other name will heaven approve;

Thou art the true, the living way, Ordained ])v everlasting love. To tlie bright realms of endless day.

4 Here let our constant feet aljide,

Nor from the heavenly path depart; O let thy Spirit, gracious (Uude! Direct our steps, and cheer our heart.

5 Safe lead us through this ^^-orld of night,

And bring us to the blissful planis — The regions of undo ided light "VVheie ueriect joy foi ever reigns. 137

C HRIST, 22 I Excellency of the knowle Ige of Chrixt. L. M'

1ET everbisting glories crown J Tliy head, my iSaviour and n y Lord; Thy liands havebronght salvation down, And stored the blessings in thy word. 'L In vain the trembling conscience seeks Some solid ground to rest upon; With long despair the spirit breaks, Till we apply to Christ alone. I How well thy blessed truths agree! How wise and holy thy commands ■ Thy promises, how lirm they be ! How lirm our hope and comfort stands i 4 Should all the forms that men devise A^ssanlt my laith with treacherous art, I'd call theni vanity and lies, And bind the gospel to my heart.

222 Lord, to whom shall toe go ? L. M,

Juhu 6 : 68.

THOU only Sov'rei^n of my heart, My Eefuge, my iilmio:hty Friend — . And can my soul from thee depart, On whom alone my hopes depend ?

2 Whither, ah ! whither shall I go,

A wretched wanderer from my Lord? Can this dark world of sin and wo One glimpse of happiness afford?

3 Eternal life thy words impart;

On these my fainting spirit lives; Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart. Than all the round of nature gives.

4 Let earth's alluring joys combine;

While thou art near, in vain they calll One smile, one blissful smile of thine, My deaiest Lord, outweighs them all. 138

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5 Thy name my inmost po^ve^s adore;

Thou art my life, my joy, my care, Depart from thee— 'tis death— 'tis moio- 'T is endless ruio, deep despair !

6 Low at thy feet, my soul would lie

Here safety dwells, and peace divine; Still let me live beneath thine eye, For life, eternal life, is thiue.

123 Christ the Watj, the Truth, and the Life. L M.

THOU art the Way ; and he who sigl: $, Amid this starless waste of wo. To find a path-v\^ay to the skies,

A light from heaven's eternal glow, By thee must come, thou Gate of love,

Through which the saints undoubting Till faitli discovers, like the dove, [troa. An ark, a resting-place in God.

2 Thou art the Truth, whose steady day

Sliines on through earthly blight and The pure, the everlasting Ray, [bloom ;

The Lamp that shines e'en in the tomb; The Light that out of darkness springs,

And guideth those that blindly go; The Word whose i)recious radiance fli?igs

Its luster upon all below.

3 Thou art the Life, the blessed Weii

AVith living waters gushing o'er. Which those that drink shall ever dwell

Where sin and thirst are known no more Thou art the mystic Pillar given,

Our Lamp by ni^ht our Light by day; Thou art the s icred Bread from heaven ;

Thou art the Life, the Xi-uth, the Way

139

CHRIST,

Jit2i^ -A. ven/ jjresent help in frouhJe. -L'- -^'i« O line?.

Psilia IG: 1.

STILL n\gh me. O my Savituir, stand, And o^iKird in tierce tenipL.tici's liO"ir; Suj^port by thy almi*^lity land.

Show tbith ill me thy savin;;;" power; Still be thine arm my snre defense, Nor earth nor hell shall pUiclc me tlieuce.

2 In suffering be thy love my peace, In weakness be thy love my power; And wlien the storms of life'siiall cease,

O, Saviour, in that tryinj;- iiour. In deatli, as life, be tliou my ^-uide, And save me, who for me hast died.

225 Cl^^'-ixt ^^l and in all. L. M. 6 UneS

JESUS, tlion source of calm i-epose, All fidlness dwells in thee divine; Our strengtiu to quell the proudest foes;

Our light, in deepest oioom to shine; Thou art our fortress, strength, and lower, Our trust, and i)ortion, evermore.

2 Jesus, our Comforter, tliou art

Our rose in toil, our ease in pain; The balm to heal each broken heart*

In storius our peace, in loss our gain; Our joy, beneath the worldling's frown; In shame our glory and our crc>wn :

3 In want, our plentiful supply;

In weakness our almighty pvjwer; In bonds, our perfect liberty;

Our refuge in temptation's hour; Our coiMfort. 'nudst all grief and th.*all; Our life in death; our all in all.

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nrS MEDIATORIAL REIGN. 22G Prophet, Priest, and King. L M. G UlOS

MY Propliet tlion. my heavenly Guide, Thy sweet instructions I will hear; The Avord.s that from thy lips proceed,

O how divinely sweet they are! Thee, my oTcat Prophet, I would love, Ano imitate the hlest above.

2 My p^vAt High Priest, whose precious bloot

Die! once atone upon the cross. Who now dost intercede with God,

And plead the friendless sinner's cause: In thee I trust, thee would I love, And imitate the blest above.

3 My Kinj^ supreme, to thee I bow

A willino- subject at thy feet; All other lords 1 disavow,

And to thy government submit; My Saviour'Kinjj: this heart would love. And imitate the blest above.

ZJ!ii If^ is precioim, Li. iVl

1 Pet. 2 : 7.

JESUS! the very thouo-ht is sweet; In that dear name all heart-joys meet; But sweeter than the honey far The <^limpses of his presence are.

2 No word is suno' more sweet tiian this; No name is heard more full of bliss; No thougiit brings sweeter comfort nigl:. Than Jesus, Son of God, most high.

'6 Jesus, the hope of souls forlorn! How good to them for sin that mourn; To them that seek thee, O how kind! But what art thou to them that lind.» No tongue of mortal can express. No letters write its blessedness; Alone, who hath thee in his hearty Knows, love oi Jesus, what thou art. 141

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228 Christ a merciful Hijh Priest. 0 M.

ITH joy we meditate the gract Of our High Priest above: His heart is fuU'of tenderness: His bosom glows with love.

2 Touched with a sympathy witl in,

He knows our feeble frame ; He knows what sore temptations meaii, For he has felt the same.

3 He, in the days of feeble flesh.

Poured out his cries and tears, And in his measure feels afresh What every member beai-s.

4 Then let onr humble faith address

His mercy and his power; We shall obtain delivering grace In each distressing hour.

22i/ ^^^ bright and morning i^tnr. C I'l.

Kev. 22: 16.

B EIGHT was the guiding star that led, With mild, benignant ray. The Gentiles to tlie lowly shed Where the Redeemer lay.

2 But lo ! a brighter, clearer light

Now points to his alode; It shines tbrough sin and sorrow's night. To guide us to our God.

3 O haste to follow where it leads ;

The gracious call obey, Be rugged wilds or flowerj' meads The Christian's destined Vay.

4 O gladly tread the narrow patli.

While light and grace are given : Who meekly follow Christ on earth Shall reign with him in heaven. 142

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

230 They shall speak of the glory, efc. G. M

Psalm l->5: U.

/10ME, you that love the Saviour's name^ I J And loy to make it linown. The Sov'rei^u of your heart proclaim, And bow hefore his throne.

5 Behold your King, your Saviour, crown'd

AVitli oriories alY divine; And tell the wond'ring nations round How bright these glories shine.

3 Inlinite power and boundless grace

In him unite tlieir rays; You that have seen his lovely face, Can you forbear his praise?

4 When in the earthly courts we view

The beauties of our King, We long to love as angels do. And wish like them to sing.

6 And shall we long and wish in vain?

Lord, teach our songs to rise! Thy love can animate our strain,

And bid it reach the skies. 6 O for the day, the olorious day!

When heav'n and eartli shall raise. With all their powers, the raptur'd lay,

To celebrate thy praise.

231 Thoxi dear Redeemer, dicing Lamb. L'. M..

THOU dear Redeemer, dying Lamb, I love to hear of thee; No nuisic's like thy charming name, Nor half so sweet can be. 2 O, may I ever hear thy voice In mercy to me speak ; In thee, my Priest, Avill 1 /ejoice. And thy salvation seek. 143

CHRIST,

3 My Jesus shall be still my thcDie,

While on this eiirth I stay ;

I'll sin<i: my Jesus' lovely lianie,

When all things else decay.

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232 Offices of Christ. C. M,

E bless the Prophet of the Lord, Tfiat comes with truth and grace; Jesus, thy Spirit and thy Word Shall lead us in thy ways.

2 We rev'rence our FVgh Priest above,

Wlio ofler'd up his blood,

And lives to carry on his love

By pleading with our God.

3 We honor our exalted King;

How sweet are his conunands ! He guards our souls from hell and sin By his almighty hands.

233 A merciful and faithful HigJi Priest. CM,

Ileh. 2: 17.

("^OME. let us join in songs of praise J To our ascended Priest ; He enter'd heav'n with all our names Engraven on his breast.

2 On earth he wash'd our guilt away

By his atoning blood ; Now he appears before the throne, And pleads our cause with God.

3 "Wliat though while here we oft must feel

Temptation's keenest dart, Otir tender High Priest feels it too, And will appease the smart.

4 ClothM with our nature still, he knows

The weakness of our frame. An»l how to shield us from the foes Which he himself overcame. 144

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

6 Nor time nor distance e'er sliall quench The fervor of his love; For us he died in kindness here, For us he lives above.

6 O may we ne'er forjjet liis grace, Nor blush to wear his name ! Still may our heaits hold fast his faith. Our lips his praise proclaim !

234 Childreu'8 Hymn, CM.

HOSANNA ! raise the pealing hymn To David's Son and I.ord ; With cherubim and seraphim Exalt the incarnate Word.

2 Hosauna! Lord, our feeble tongue

No lofty strains can raise: But thou wilt not despise the young Who meekly chant th}^ praise.

3 Hosanna ! Sovereign, Pi-ophet, Priest,

How vast thy gifts, how free ! Thy Blood, our life; thy Word, our feast* Thy Name, our only plea.

4 Hosanna! Master, lo! we bring

Our offerings to thy throne; Not gold, nor myrrh, nor moi-tal thingj . But hearts to be thine own.

6 Hosanna ! once thy gi-acious ear Approved a lisping throng; Be gracious still, aiul deign to hear Our poor but grateful song.

6 O Saviour, if, redeemed by thoe, Thy temple we behold,' Hosannas through eternity We'll sbig to harps of gold. 10 145

•^^'! CHRIST,

235 Consider— the High Prkut, etc C. M.

Heb. 3: 1

]\| OW let our cheerful eyes survey ii Our ^reat High Priest above. And celebrate his constant care And sympathetic love.

2 Thoug-h rais'd to heav'n's exalted throne

Wliere angels bow around, And high o'er all the hosts of light, With matchless honors crown'd —

3 The names of all his saints he bears.

Deep graven on his heart; Nor shall the weakest Christian say That he has lost his part.

4 Those characters shall fair abide.

Our everlasting trust, When gems, ancl monuments, and crowns Have molder'd down to dust. 5 So, gracious Saviour, on mj breast

May thy lov'd name be worn, A sacred ornament and guard. To endless ages borne.

^OU Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, 0. M,

Rev. 5: 12.

BEHOLD the glories of the Lamb Amidst his Father's throne. Prepare new lionors for his name, And songs before unknown.

2 Let elders worship at his feet,

The church adore around. With vials full of odors sweet. And harps of sweeter sound.

3 Now to the Lamb that once was ifain.

Be endless blessings paid; Salvation, glory, joy"^ i-eniam For ever on thy head I 146

HIS MEDIATORIAL HEIGN.

4 Thou hast redeem'd our souls with h/ood. Hast set the ])ris'ners free, Hast made us killers and i)riests to God, And we shall ve'igii with thee.

237 Christ— all in all. C. M

TNFIXITE excellence is thine, 1 Thou lovely Prince of Grace ! Thy uncreated beauties shine

With never- fad in «»: rays. 2 Sinners from earth's remotest end

Come bendint? at thy feet; To thee their prayers "and praise ascend

Tn thee their wishes meet. ' 3 Thy name, as precious ointment shed.

Delights the church around; Sweetly the sacred odors spread,

And 'purest joys abound.

4 Millions of happy spirits live

On thy exhaustless store; From thee they all their bliss receive. And still thou givest more.

5 Thou art their triumph and their joy :

They find their all in thee; Thy glories will their tongues emi)loy Tlirough all eternity.

^3o He died for our nus. C 31,

1 Cor. 15 : 3.

JESUS, in thy transporting name What blissful glories rise ! Jesus, the angels'' sweetest theme— The wondei of the skies ! 2 Well miglit the skies with woi der rjcw A love so strange as thine ! No thought of angels ever knew Coiipassion so divine I

147

CHRIST,

3 Jesus, and didst thou leave the sky

To bear our sins and woes? And didst thou bleed, and groan, and dle» For vile rebellious foes?

4 Victorious 1 )ve ! can language tell,

The wonders of thy pow'r. Which conquered all the force of hell In that tremendous hour !

6 What glad return can I impart For favors so divine?

0 take this heart, this worthless heart. And make it only thine I

23»7 ^^* Name above every name. C/. JM.

THE Saviour! O what endless c'narms Dwell in the blissful sound ! Its influence ev'ry fear disarms, And spreads sweet peace around.

2 Here pardon, life, and joys divine,

In ricli profusion flow ; For guilty rebels, lost in sin. And doom'd to endless wo.

3 Th' almighty Former of the skies

Stoop"d to our vile abode; While angels view'd, with wond'ring eyea, And liail'd th' incarnate God.

4 O liie rich depths of love divine I

Of bliss a boundless store! IJlcst Saviour, let me call thee mi le;

1 can not wish for more.

6 On thee, alone, my hope relies, Benea h thy cross I fall ; My Lord, my life, my sacrifice, My Saviour and my all. 148

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

^40 ^^ suffered, the Jt.st for the iwjuet. C M 1 Pet. 3 : 18.

ALAS! and did ray Saviour bleed? And diu' my Sovereign die? Would lie devote that sacred head Foi" such a worm as 1?

2 Was it for crimes that I had done

He tiroaiied upon the tree? Aiiiazin«i: pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree !

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,

And shut Ids glories in, When God's own Son was crucified For man the creature's sin.

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face

Willie his dear cross appears. Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes to tears.

5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay

The debt of love I owe : Here, Loid, I give mvself away; 'T is all that I can do.

ji41 Remember me. 0.31

JESUS, thou art the sinner's friend; As sucli 1 look to tliee; Now. in thi' fullness of tliy love,

0 Lord, remember me!*

2 Eemeniber thy pure word ol ^raee,

Remember Calvary; Remember all thy promises, And then remember me.

3 Thou mighty Advocate with God!

1 yield myself to thee;

While thou art sitting on thy throne, O Lord, re iiember me ! 149

CHRIST,

4 I own I'm guilty — own I'm vile ; Yet thy salvation's free ; Then, in thy all-abounding grace ;

0 Lord, remember me !

6 Howe'er forsaken or distressed, Howe'er oppress'd I be, Howe'er afflicted here on earth. Do thou remember me !

€ A nd when I close my eyes in death, And creature helps all flee, Then, O my great Redeemer, Lord,

1 pray remember me !

2,-±2i An unchangeable priesthood. v. JSl.

Heb. 7 : 24.

JESUS, in thee our eyes behold A thousand glories* more Than the rich gems and polish'd gold The sons of Aaron wore.

2 They first their own burnt-ofF'riu'gs bro^iglit

To purge themselves from sin : Thj' life was pure, without a spot, And all thy nature clean.

3 Fresli blood, as constant as the day.

Was on their altar spilt; But thy one off' ring takes away For ever all our guilt.

4 Their priestliood ran through sev'n 1 aands,

For mortal was their race; Th}' never-changing office stands Eternal as thy days.

6 Onc^;, in the circuit of a year, "With blood, but not his owii, Aaron with tlie vail appear'd Before the golden throne; 150

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

6 But Christ, with his own precious blooil.

Ascends above the skies, And in the presence of our God Shows liis own sacrifice.

7 Jesus, the Kin^ of glory, reigns

On Zion's holy hill ; Looks like a lainb that had been slam, And wears his priesthood still.

8 He ever lives in heav'n to plead

The cause which cost his blood, And saves unto the ntniost those Who by him come to God.

94^ He ie Lord of all. C. ^.

--^^ Acts 10 : 36.

aOSA:N'NA to our conqu'ring King! All hail, incarnate Love ! Ten thousand songs and glories wait To crown thy head above. 2 Thy vict'ries and thy deathless fame Through all the world shall run, And everlasting ages sing The triumphs thou hast w^on.

94-4- Grace U poured iuto thy lips. C M

•"^^ Psalm 45: 2.

0 JESUS ! King most wonderful ! Thou Conqueror renowned ' Thou Sweetness most ineffable ! In whom all joys are found.

2 May every heart confess thy i ame,

And ever thee adore; And seeking thee, itself inflame To seek thee more and more.

3 Thee may our tongues forever bless.

Thee may we love alone ; And ever in our lives express The image of thine own. 151

CHR. ST,

24o Btse, Lord, let thine enemiee be ctttered. Vy OL Num. 10 : 35.

JESUS, immortal Kin^! arise, Assert thy rightful sway, Till earth, subdued, its tribute brings, And distant lands obey.

2 Kide forth, victorious Conqueror! ride,

Till all thy foes submit, And all the powers of hell resign Their tropliiesat thy feet.

3 Send forth thy word, and let it fly

The spacioiis earth around,

Till every soul beneath the sun

Shall hear the joyful sound.

4 From sea to sea, from shore to shore,

May Jesus be adored ! And earth, with all her millions, shout Hosannas to the Lord.

24o 2'Ae shadoio of a great rock, etc. 0. M

Isaiah 32 : 2.

HE who on earth as man was known, And bore our sins and pains, Now seated on th' eternal throne. The Lord of glory reigns.

2 His hands the wheels of nature guide

With sure, mierring skill. And countless worlds, extended wide, Obey his sovereign will.

3 While harps unnumber'd sound his praise

In yonder worlds abo\e, Flis saints on earth admire his Maj'S, And glory in his love.

4 This land through which his pilgrims go

Is desolate and dry ; But streams of grace from him o'erflow, Their thirst to satisfy. 152

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

5 Wlieii troubles, like a burning sun,

Beat heavy on their head. To this liio^li Rock for rest they run. And tind a pleasing shade.

6 How glorious he, how happy they

In such a generous frienil, Whose love secures them all the way, And crowns them at the end.

^ 4 T ^^ *"*** 'omplete in him. i-'. -iM.

Col. 2: 10.

HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear!

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,

And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest.

3 By thee my prayers acceptance gain,

Although with sin defiled ; Satan accuses me in vain. And I am owned a child.

4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend,

My I'rophet, Priest, and King, Mj Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring.

5 Weak is the effort of mj'^ heart.

And cold my warmest thought; But when I see thee as thou ait, 1 '11 praise thee as I ought.

6 Till then, I would thy love proclaim

With every fleeting breath; And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death ! 153

CHRIST,

248 ^^^ ''*"« O"^ living Way. ^. M

THOU art the Way— to thee alone From shi and death we flee ; And lie wlio wonld the Father seek, Mnst seek him, Lord, by thee.

2 Thon art the Truth — thy word alone

True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind, And purify the heart.

3 Thou art the Life — the rending tomb

Proclaims thy conqu'ring arm ; And those who put their trust in thee, Nor death nor hell shall harm.

4 Thou art the AYay, the Truth, the Life;

Grant us that way to know. That truth to keep, that life to win. Whose joys eternal flow.

249 Bleaeed are all thej/, etc. C. M

Psalm 2: 12.

MY Saviour! my almighty Friend! When I begin thy praise. Wliere will the growing numbers end — The numbers of thy grace ?

2 Tliou art my everlasting trust;

Thy goodness I adore; And since I knew thy graces first I speak thy glories more.

3 My feet shall travel all the length

Of tlie celestial road ; And march, with courage, in thy strenglh, To see my Father God.

4 How will my lips rejoice to tell

The vict'ries of my King! My soul, redeemed from sin and hell, Shall thy salvation sing. 154

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN. {^Q Chief amovg ten thousand. v^* -M-*

MAJESTIC sweetness sits eiitl roiied Upon tlie Saviour a brow ; His bead witb radiant i^lories crowned. His lips witb grace o erliow.

2 No mortal can witb bim compare

Among tbe sons of jnen; Fairer is be, tbac all t le fair Who till tbe beavenly train.

3 He saw me plunged in deep distress,

And flew to ni}' relief; For me be bore tbe sbameful cross, And carried all my grief.

4 To bim I owe my life and breath,

And all tbe joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from tbe grave.

5 To heaven, tbe place of his abode,

He brings my w^eary feet; Shows me the glories of my God, And makes my joys complete.

6 Since from thy bounty I receive

Such proofs' of love di\ine. Had I a thousand hearts to give. Lord! they should all be thine

2()1 Altogether lovely, v. -M."

JESUS, I love thy cba-Qiing name, 'T is music to my ea *; Fain would I sound it out so loud That all the earth might bear.

2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul. My transport and my ti'ust; Jewels to thee are ^audj^ toys, And gold is sordid dust. 155

CHRIST,

8 All that my ardent soul can ivish In thee doth richly meet; 'Nov to my eyes is lio:ht so dear, Nor friendship half so sweet.

4 Thy grace shall dwell upon my hcrt,

And shed its fragrance there; The noblest balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its care.

5 I'll speak the honors of thy name

With my last laboring breatli. And. dyin^, trinmph iii thy cross. The antidote of death.

2i^2i i looked — and there teas none to help. \j. M.

Isaiali. 03; 5.

PLUNGED in a j^ulf of dark despair, We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam* of hope. Or spark of glimmering day.

2 With pitying eyes the Prince of grace

Beheld our helpless o'rief ; He saw, and — O ! amazing love ! He ran to our relief.

3 Down from the shining seats above,

With joyful haste he fled. Entered tlie grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead.

4 O! for this love let rocks and hiJls

Their lasting silence break; And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak.

6 Angels! assist our mighty joys; Strike all your harps of gold ; But, when you raise your highest notes, Hi* lov 3 can ne'er be told. 16G

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

2/)3 -4 fountain for sin. ^. J"-'

Zedi. 13: 1.

THERE is a fountain fiird with bl K)d Drawn from Tnimanuers veins; And simiers plun^ d beneath that Hood, Lose all their guilty stains. i The d5'ing thief rejoiced to see That fo'untain in his daj'; And there have 1, as vile as he, Wash'd all my sins away. c C Lamb of God, thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransom'd Church of God Be sav'd to sin no more.

4 E'er since, '>y faith, I saw the stream

Thy tlowi..o: wounds supply. Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till 1 die.

5 And when this lisping, stammering ton,^ue

Lies silent in the grave, Then, in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing thy power to save.

254 He shall save his people from their sins. 0 M.

3Jat!..l:21.

SALVATION! O! the joyful sound; 'T is pleasure to our ears; A sovereign balm for every woun^l, A cordial for our fears. 2 Buried in sor -ow and in sin, At hell's dai'k door we lay; But we arise, by grace divine. To see a heavenly day. 2 Salvation! let the echo fly The spacious eailh around ; AYliile all the armies of the sky Con&pire to raise the sound, 157

CHRIST, 255 The Reign of Chriei. C. M

LET earth, with every isle and sea, liejoice; the Saviour rei^^ns: His Avorcl, like tire, prepares liis way, And mountains melt to plains.

2 His presence sinks tlie proudest hills

■knd makes the valleys rise; The humble soul enjoj's his smile?. The haughty sinner dies.

3 Adoring angels, at his birth,

Made our Redeemer known ; Thus shall he come to judge the earth And angels guard his throne.

4 His foes shall tremble at his sight,

And hills and seas retire; His children take their upward flight, And leave the world on lire.

5 The seeds of joy and glory sown

For saints in darkness here. Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown, And a rich harvest bear.

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256 Tkouha8t2mt all (kings inider his feet. O.H.Jl,

Heb. 2: 8.

ONOETH, with all thy vales of green, O South, with all tliy i^alms. From peopled towns, and fields between,

Uplift tlie voice of psalms; B aise, ancient East, the anthem high. And let the youthful W>>st reply. ii Lo ! in tlie clouds of heaven ajpears

God"s well-beloved Son ; He brings a train of brigliter years —

His kingdom is begun : He comes, n guilty world to bless With mer oy, truth and righteousness. 158

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HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

O Father, haste the promised hour

When at his feet shall lie All rule, authority and power

Beneath the ample sky. Wlien he shall reign from pole to pole, The Lord of every human soul. Wlien all shall heed the words he said,

Amid their daily cares. And by the loving life i»e led

Shall strive to pattern theirs; And he who conquered Death shall wl The mighty conquest over Sin.

257 The ouli/ foundation. C. f 51

AD I ten thousand gifts beside,

I'd cleave to Jesus cracified.

And build on him alone; For no foundation is there giv'n On Avhich to place my hopes of heav'n,

But Christ, the corner-stone. Possessing Christ I all possess. Wisdom, and strength, and righteousness

And holiness complete ; Bold in his name, I dare draw nigh Before the Kuler of the sky.

And all his justice meet. There is no path to heav'idy bliss, To solid joy or lasting peace.

But Christ, th' appointed road; O may we tread the sacred wa,y. By faith rejoice, and praise, and pray;

Till we sit down with God ! The types and sliadows of the word Unite in Christ, the Man, the Lord,

Tlie Saviour kind and true ; O may we still his word believe. And all his promises receive,

And all his precepts do. 159

CHRIST;

5 As he above for ever lives, And life to dying mortals gi^'es,

Eternal and divine; O.nay ids Spirit in nie dwell! Then, sav'd frrni sin, and death and aell, Eternal life is mine.

4^^ All ice like sheep have gone antral/. O. M

Isainh. 53: C.

LIKE sheep we went astraj'. And broke the fold of God ; Each wand'riiig in a different way, But all tlie downward road.

2 How dreadful was the hour

When God our wand'rings laid. And did at once liis vengeance pour Upon the Shepherd's head.

3 IIow glorious was the grace

When Christ sustained the stroke! His life and blood tlie Shepherd pays, A ransom for the flock.

4 But God hath rais'd his head

O'er all the sons of men. And made liim see a num'rous seed To recompense his pain.

259 Seen of angeh. S. M.

1 Tim. 3 : IG.

BEYOXD the starry skies, Far as th' eternal liills. Yon lieaven of heavens, witli living lig> t, Our groat Redeemer Alls.

i Around him angels fair.

In countless armies shine; And ever, in exalted lays. They offer songs divine. 160

HIS MEDIATORIAL REIGN.

3 " Hail Prince of life !" they cry,

" Whose unexampled love, Moved thee to quit these glorious realms And royalties above.

4 And when he stooped to earth,

And suffered rude disdain. They cast their honors at his feet. And waited in his train.

6 They saw him on the cross,

WliWe darkness vailed the skies,- And when he burst the gates of death. They saw the Conqueror rise.

6 They thronged his chariot wheels. And bore him to his throne ; Then swept their golden harps and sung— ''The glorious work is done."

2.60 -^"^ ^^^y ^""5' " "^"' 9ong. oS & 03.

Rev. 14 : 3.

SING of Jesus, sing for ever Of the love that changes never ! Who, or what, from him can sever Those he makes his own ?

2 A^ith his blood tlie Lord hath bought them. When they knew him not, he sought then, Lnd from all their wanderings brougiit tlicin; His the praise alone.

? Through the desert Jesus leads them, •Vith the bread of heaven he feeds them. And throu^^h all their way he speeds tlicm To tlieir home above.

4 There they see the Lord who bought them, Him who came from heaven and sought them, Him who by his Spirit taught them, Him they serve and love. 11 161

CHRIST,

261 'A.nd that rock was Christ. 7s 6. lines.

1 Cor. 10 : 4.

OCK of affes, cleft for me,

H"

Let me hide myself in thee ;

Let the water and the blood, From thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure ; Cleanse me from its guilt and power

i Not the labor of my hands Can fultill the law's demands ; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears for ever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and thou alone.

3 Nothing in my hand I bring. Simply to thy cross I cling ; Naked, come to thee for dress; Helpless, look to thee for grace ; Foul, I to the fountain fly. Wash me. Saviour, or I die.

4 While I draw this fleeting breath. When my heart-strings fcreak in d •titli. When I soar to worlds unknown.

See thee on thy judgment- throne, Eock of a^es, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee.

262 ^ covert from the storm, double 7-

Isaiah 4 : 6.

P:SUS, lover of my soul. Let me to thy bosom ^j, While the billows near me roll,

While the tempest still is liigh ; Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,

Till the storm of life is past • Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul ai last. 162

HIS MEDIATORIAI REIGN.

2 Other refuge have I none.

Hangs my helpless soul on thee I Leave,' O leave me not alone,

Still support and comfort me : All my trust on thee is stay'd.

All my help from thee I bring, Cover my defenseless head

With the shadow of thy Aving.

3 Thou, O Christ, art all 1 want.

Boundless love in thee I lind; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint.

Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name,

Princt of Peace and Pi ghteousness ; Most unworthy, Lord, I am,

Thou art full of love and grace.

4 Plenteous grace with thee is found,

Grace to i)ardon all my sins; Let the healing streams abound.

Make and keep me pure within : Thou of life tlie fountain art,

Freelv let me take of thee ; Spring thou up within my heart.

Rise to all eternity.

ONE there is above all others, Well deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother's, Costlv, free, and knows no end;

Hallelujah! Costly, free, and knows no end. •2 Which of all our friends, to save ns. Could or would have shed his blood! But this Saviour died, to have us Reconcil'd in hun to God.

Hallelujah! Reconcird in bin to God. 163

CHRIST,

3 Wlien he li r'd on earth abased, Friend of sinners was his name ; Now above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same;

Hallelujah! He rejoices in the same.

264 The Rock that is higher than I. Hs.

JN seasons of grief to my God I'll repair, When my heart is o'erwhelm'd with sorrow ind care; From the end of the earth unto thee will I cry, Lead me to the Rot k that is higher than I ! Higher than T, higher than I, Lead me to the Rji:k that is higher than I.

2 When Satan, the tempter, comes in like a flood To drive my poor soul from the fountain of good, I'll pray to tiie Lord who for sinners did die — Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.

3 And when 1 have finislied my pilgrimage here, Complete in Christ's righteousness I shall appear, In the swellings of Jordan, all dangers defy. And look to the Rock that is higher than 1.

4 And when the last trumpet shall sound through the skies. And the dead from the dust of the earth shall arise. Transported I'll join with the ransom'd on high,

To pniise the great Rock that is higher than 1. Higher than I, higher than I, To praise the great Rock that is higher than T.

265 I am Alpha and Omega. 6s & 4s.

Rev. 1 : 8.

CLTXG to the mighty Oiie, Ps. Ixxxix. 19.

Cling in thy grief; Heb. xii. 11.

Cling to the Holy One, Heb. vii. 2(J.

He gives relief; Ps. cxvi. 8.

Clin^ to the Gracious One, Ps. cxvi. 5

Cling in thv pain, Ps. Iv. 4

aing to the Faithful One, 1 Thess. v. 24.

He will sustain. Ps. xxviii. 8.

2 Cling to t. e Living One, Heb. vii. 25.

Cling in thy wo. Ps. Ixxxvi. 7.

Cling to the Loving One 1 John. iv. 16. Through all below ; Romans, viii. 38, 39. 1G4

THE GOSPEL- -THE PROCLAMATION.

Cling to the Pardoning One, Is. Iv. 7.

He speaketli peace ; John xiv. 27.

Cling to the Healing One, Exod. xv. 26.

Angu'sh shall cease. Ps. cxvi. 8.

3 Clin 2: to the Bleeding One, 1 John 1. 7.

Cling to his side ; John xx. 27.

Cling to the Risen One, Rom. vi. 9,

In him abide; John xv. 4.

Cling to the Coming One, Rev. xxii. 20.

Hope shall arise ; Titus ii. 13.

Cling to the Reigning One, Eph. i. 20-23.

Joy lights thine eyes. Ps. xvi. 11.

THE GOSPEL— THE PROCLAMATION.

^gg The Christian banner. L. M-

THE Christian banwer ! dread no loss Where tluit broad ensia:n floats unroUed, But let the fair and sacred cross

Blaze out from every radiant fold :— Stern foes arise, a countless throng. Loud as tlie storms of Kara's sea. But though the strife be fierce and long, That cross shall wave in victory.

2 Sound the shrill trumpet, sound, and caU

The people of the mighty King, And bid them keep that standard all

In martial thousands gathering;— Let them come fortli from every clime,

That lies beneath the circling ?un, Various, as flowers in tluit sweet slime

Wliereflowers are, in heaft,but one.

S Soldiers of heaven ! take sword and shield, Look up to him who rules on high. And forward to the glorious field, Where noble martyrs bleed and die;— 165

THE GOSriL —

Press onward, scorning flight or foar, As deep waves burst on Norway's coast,

And let the startled nations hear The war-shout of the Christian host.

4 Lifl up the banner : — rest no more.

Nor let this righteous warfare cease, Till man's last tribe shall bow before

The Lord of lords — the Prince of Peace :— Go ! bear it forth, ye strong and brave ;

Let not those bri":ht folds once be furled, Till that hi^h sun sliall see them wave

Above a blest but conquered world.

267 The Spirit of the Lord, etc. L. M.

Isaiah 59 : 19.

FLING out the banner! let it float Sky-ward and sea-ward, liigh and w»de^ The sun, that lights its shining folds. The cross, on which the Saviour died.

2 Fling out the banner! angels bend,

In'anxious silence, o'er the sign; And vainly seek to comprehencl The wonder of the love divine.

3 riing out the banner! heathen lands

Shall see, from far, the glorious sight, And nations, crowding to be l)orn, Baptize their spirits in its light.

4 Fling out the banner! sin-sick souls,

That sink and i)erisli in the strife. Shall touch in faith its radiant hem, And spring immortal into life.

5 Fling out the banner! let it float

Sky- ward ai d sea -ward, high and wide; Our glory, only in the cross; Our only hope tlie C'rucifled. 106

IHE PROCLAMATION.

6 Fling out tbe banner! wide and hi^h, Sea-ward and sk^'-wavd, let it shine Nor skill, nor migl'it, nor niei-it, ours ; We cc nquer only in that sign.

wUS The power of God unto ealvntion. -Li- -M .

Rom. 1 : 16.

GOD, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known; 'Tis here his richest mercy shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines.

2 Here sinners of a humble frame

May taste his grace and learn his name; 'T is writ in characters of blood, Severely just — immensely good.

3 Here Jesus, in ten thousand ways, His soul-attracting charms di.splays; Recounts his poverty and pains. And tells his love in melting strains.

4 May tliis blest volume ever lie Close to my heart, and near my eye — Till life's last hour mj soul engage, And be my chosen heritage !

269 Pentecost. L. M.

Acts 2.

&EEAT was the day. t^e joy Avas great When the belov'd disciples met; And on their heads the Spirit came, And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 2 What gifts, what miracles he gave I The poVer to kill, the power to save, [word-. Furnished their tongues with wondrous Instead of shields, and spears, and swoids. i? Thus arm'd, he sent the champions torth. From east to west, from soutii to ncrth: Go. and assert your Saviour's cause — Go, sprexd the myst'ry of his cross ! 167

4 Tliese weapons of the holy war, Of what ahnighty force they are

To make our stubborn passions bow, And hxy the pro^idest rebel low !

5 Tiie Greeks and Jews, the learn'd and rude, Are by these heav'nly arms subdued; AVhile Satan rag'^s at his loss.

And hates the docti'ine of the cross.

J, iij How beautiful are the feet, etc, fe» i'A

Rom. 10 : 15.

HOW beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill ! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal !

2 How charming is their voice ! How sweet the tidings are \

" Zion, behold thy Saviour King, He reigns and triumphs here."

3 How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound.

Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found I

4 How blessed are our eyes That see this heavenly li^ht!

Prophets and kings desired it long. But died without the sight.

5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ ;

Jerusalem breaks forth in soigs, And deserts learn the ;oy.

G The Lord makes bare liis arm Through all the earth abroad; Let every nation now behold Their S^^ iour and their God. 168

THE PROCLAMATION. 2^\ Power of God's word. S. M.

BEHOLD, the morning sun Bef?ins his glorious way; ^ His beams through all the nations r;iin, * And light andlife convey.

2 But where the gospel comes,

It spreads diviner light ; It call? dead sinners from their lomDS, And gives the blind their sight.

3 Hov perfect is thy word !

Anc' all thy judgments just! For ever sure thy pronnse, Lord, And we securely trust.

4 My gracious God, how plain

Are thv directions given! O, may I^ never read in vain, But find the path to heaven.

272 The gospel trumpet. 8s, & « •

HAEK ! how the gospel trumpet sounds! Through all the world the echo bounds! And Jesus? by redeeming blood, Is bringing sinners back to God, And guides them safely by his word To endless day. 2 Hail, Jesus! all victorious Lord! Be thou bv all mankind adored ! For us didst thou the fio'ht maintain, And o'er our foes the victory gain, That we witli thee might ever reign In endless day. S Figh\ on, ye conquering souls, fight on, And when the conquest you have won, Then palms of victory you shall beir, And in hi3 kingdom have a share, And crowns of glory ever wei.r, In endless lay. 169

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THE COSPEL,

4 There we shall in full choru& join, With saints and an<i:els all coinbine To sing of his redeeming love. When rolling years shall cease to move, And this shall be onr theme above, *

In endless day.

273 ^^'^ y^"^ of jubilee. U. JM

LOW ye the trumpet, blow, Tlie gladlj^-solemn sound; Let all the nations know.

To earth's remotest bound, The year of jubih^e is come; Retftrn, ye ransomed sinners, home.

2 Exalt the Lamb of God,

The sin-atoning Lamb; Redemption by his blood,

Through all the lands, proclaim: The \'ear of jubilee is come; Keturn. ye ransomed sinners, home.

3 Ye slaves of sin and hell.

Your liberty receive. And safe in Jesus dwell.

And blest in Jesus live : The year of jubilee is come; Eeturn, ye ransomed sinners, home

4 The gospel trumpet hear,

The news of pardoning grace: Ye happy souls, draw neai ;

Behold' your Saviour's face : Tlie year of jubilee is come; lleturn. ye ransomed sin lers, home.

5 Jcsu;. our great High Pnest,

lias full atonement made; Ye weary spirits, rest ;

Ye mourning souls, be glad: The year of jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 170

THE PROCLAMATIOX. 274 The royal 'proclamation. 8s. pCCuHar.

HEAR the royal proclamation, The glad tidings of salvation, Publishing to ev^ry creature. To the ruin'd sons'of nature,

Jesus reigns — he reigns victorious, Ov(!r heaven and earth most glorious! Jesus reigns.

2 S(^e the royal banners flying, Hear the heralds loudly crj-ing; "Rebel sinners, royal favor ^ovv is ofler'd by the Saviour."

3 Here is wine, and milk, and honey, Come and purchase without money, Mercy like a flowing fountain Streaming from the' holy mountain.

4 Shout, you tongues of ev'ry nation. To the bounds of the creation. Shout the iiraise of Judah's Lion, The Almighty King of Zion.

5 Shout, O saints! make joyful mention, Christ lias purchase our redemption; Angels, shout the joyful story. Through the brighter worlds of glory.

2 75 Holding forth the toord of life. 6s & 4s.

Phil. 2: 16-.

SOUND, soinid the truth a^ioadl Bear ye the word of God; Through the wide world ; Tell what our Lord has done. Tell liow the dav is won, Tell from his lofty throne Satan is hurled. 171

THE 30SPEL,

i Far over sea and land. Go at your Lord's command,

Bear yells name; Bear it to every shore, Regions unknown explore, Enter at every door;

Silence is shame.

3 Speed on the wings of love; Jesus wlio reigns above

Bids us to fly ; I

They wlio his message bear Should neither doubt nor fear; He will their friend appear,

He will be nigh.

4 When on the mighty deep, He will their spirits keep,

Staj^ed on his word ; When in a foreign land, No other friend at hand, Jesus will by them stand,

Jesus, their Lord.

INVITATIONS.

276 Haste thee ; escape thither. L. M. pCCuHar,

Gen. 19 • 22.

HASTE, trav'ler. haste ! the night comes on, And many a shining hour Is gone; The stoi-ni is «^atliering in the west. And thou art far from home and rest; Haste, traveler, haste !

2 Awake, awake ! pursue thy Avay With steady course, whileyet 't is day; While th(Mi art sleeping on'the ground, Danger and darkness gather round; Haste, trav'ler, haste! 172

INVITATIONSc

8 The rising tempest sweeps the sky; The rains descend, the win Is are high; The waters swell, and death and fear Besiit thy path ; no refuge near : Haste, trav'ler, haste !

4 Haste, while a shelter you may gain,— A covert from the wind and rain,— A hiding-place, a rest, a home,— A refuge from the wrath to come : Haste, travler, haste!

6 Then 1 nger not in all the plain ; Flee for thv life— the mountain gain; Look not behind , make no delay ; O, speed thee, speed thee on thy way I Haste, trav'ler, haste !

277 The uiqht Cometh. ^- M.

' ' J ohn 9 : 4.

¥HTLE life prolongs its precious light, Mercy is found, and peace is o;iven ; But soon, ah ! soon, approaching night Shall hlot out every hope of heav'n.

2 While God invites, hov/ blest the day !

How sweet the gospel's charming sound I Come, sinners, haste. O haste away. While yet a pardonhig God is fovmd.

3 Soon, borne on time's most rapid wing,

>Shall death conuvand you to the grave, Before his bar youi spirits bring. And none be found to hear, or save.

4 In that lone land of deep despair,

No Sabbath's heavenly light shall rise; No God regard your bitter prayer, Nor Saviour call you to tht skies. 173

THE GOSPEL,

5 Now Groc". invites, how blest ti e day!

How sweet the gospel's chainiing sound Come, sinners, liaste, O haste away. While yet a pardoning God is found.

^lO Come nil to me. -Ij. i'l.

Matt, n : 28.

WITH tearful eyes I look arouud ; IJfe seems a dark and stormj- sea ; Yet midst the gloom I hear a sound, A heavenly whisper. Come to me! 2 It tells me of a place of rest;

It tells me whei-e my soul may flee: O! to tlie weary, faint, opprest. How sweet the bidding. Come to me! S Come, for all else must fail and die; Earth is no resting-place for thee; To heaven direct thy weeping eye; I am thy portion ; Come to me ! 4 O voice of mercy, voice of love! In conflict, o^rief, and agony, Support me, ciieer me from above. And gently whisper. Come to me!

27»/ To-day, if you toill hear hU voice. Jj. M.

Heb. 4 : 7.

TO-DAY, if you will hear his voice. Now is the time to make your choice; Say, will you to Mount Zion go? Say, Avill you come to Christ or no? 2 Say, will you be for ever blest. And with this glorious Jesus rest? Will you be savtl from guilt and pain? Will you with Christ for evei- reign ? 8 Make now j'our choice, and halt no more; He now is waitnig for the ])oor: Say, now, poor souls, what v ill yon do** Say, will you come to Christ )r no ? 174

INVITATIONS.

4 Fathers and sons for ruin bound. Amidst tlie gospePs joyful sound, Come, o-o with us, and seek to prove The joys of Christ's redeeming love.

5 Matrons and maids, we look to you : Ai-e vol. resolv'd to perish, too?

To rusli in carnal pleasures on. And sink in flamix-.g ruin down?

Once more we ask you in his n:imo, I We know his love remains tlr snnr>) Say, will you to Mount Zion go ? Say, will you come to Christ or no ?

280 -^" evening expostulali Jj. IVl.

ODO not let the word depart, , And close thine eye against the light; Poor sinner, harden not thy heart : Thou wouldst be saved ; why not to-nighu

2 To-morrow's sun may never rise

To bless thy long deluded si^ht; This is the time ; 0, then be wise ! Thou wouldst be saved ; why not to-night ?

3 Our God in pity lingers still ;

And wilt thou thus his love requite ? Eenounce at length tliy stubborn will : Thou wouldst be saved ; why not to-night ?

4 Our blessed Lord refuses none

AVho would to him their souls unite; Then be the work of grace begun : Thou wouldst be saved ; wiiy not to-night ?

:>81 hwihng. Ij- ^'^^

(^OME, weary souls, with sin distress'd, J Come, and accept the promised rest; The Saviour's gracious call obey, A)id cas.: your gloomy fears away. 175

THE GOSPEL,

2 Oppressed with ^iiilt, a heavy load, O ! come and bow before your God ; Di\ iiie compassion, mighty h^ve, Will all the painful load remove.

3 Here mercy's boundless ocean flows

To cleanse your guilt and heal your woes 5 Pardon, and life, and endless peace. How rich the gift, how free the grace !

4 Lord, we accept with thankful heai't The hope tliy gracious words inijiart: We come with trembling, j^et rejoice, And bless thy kind inviting voice.

282 One thiug needful. L. M,

WHY will ye waste on trifling cares That life which God's compassion spares* Wliile, in the various range of thought, The one thing needfid is forgot?

2 Shall God invite you from above? Shall Jesus urge his dying love?

Shall troubled'conscience give you pain? And all these pleas unite in vain?

3 Not so your eyes will always view Those objects whicli you now pursue: Not so will heaven and hell appear. When death's decisive hour is near.

4 Almighty God ! thy grace impart; Fix deep conviction on each heart ; Nor let us waste on trifling cares That life which thy compassion spares.

283 The hroad and the narrow wny. L. M.

Math. 7: 13, U.

BROAD is the road that leads to death ; And thousands walk together t But wisdom sliows a narrow path.

And thousands walk together there; I wisdom sliows a narrow patlu ■ I

With here and there a traveler. 176

INVITATIONS.

2 "Deny ^lyself, and take thy cross,"

Is the liedeemer's <?reat command ; Nature must count her ^old but dross. If she woukl gahi this heav'nly hind.

3 The fearful soul that tires and faints,

And walks the Avays of God no more, Is hut esteem'd almost a saint. And makes his own destruction sure.

I Ijord, let my hopes be not in vain, Create my heart entirely new; This hypocrites could ne'er attain; This false apostates never knew.

284 Eeclesiaatex, 9 : 10. L. M,

LIFE is the time to serve the Lord, The time t' insure the great reward, And while the lamp holds but to burn, O hasten, sinner, to return !

2 Life is the hour that God has o;iv'n To 'scape from hell and tly to heav'n, The day of grace, when mortals may Secure the blessings of the day.

3 The living know that they must die. Beneath the clods their dust must lie ; Then have no share in all that's done Beneath the circle of the sun.

i Then wliat m> thoughts design to do. My hands, with all your might pursue : Since no device nor work is found, Nor faith nor hope, beneath the ground.

6 There are no acts of pardon pass'd In the cold o^rave to which we haste ; O may we all receive thy "ci'Jice, And see with joy thy smilmg face. 12 177

THE GOSPEL,

285 Come, fov all things arc noio ready, -L JM.

Luke U , 17.

COME, sinners, to the gospel feast , Oh, do no longer stay ; l.,et every soul be Jesus' guest, • O, do no longer stay away ! Chorus. — O, do no longer stay a> -ay For now your Saviour calls And the gospel sounds the jubilee, O, do no longer stay away.

2 Hark ! 't is the Saviour's gracious call. The invitation is to all ;

Come, all the world— come, sinner, thou ; All things in Christ are ready now.

3 Come, all you souls by sin oppress'd, You weary wand* re rs after rest;

You poor and maini'd, and halt and blind, In Christ a hearty welcome find.

4 The message, as from God, receive. You all may come to Christ and live; O let his love your hearts constrain, Nor suffer him to call in vain.

6 This is the time — no more delay ; The Saviour calls you all to-day : O may his call effectual prove! Accept the offers of his love I

^QQ Hear and your soul shall live. C Al.

Isaiiih 53 : 3.

ET ev'ry mortal ear attend, And ev'ry heart rejoice ; The trumpet of the gospel sounf.s With an inviting voice • 2 Ho! all you hungry, starving souh, Who feed upon the wind. And vainly strive with earthl}' toys To fill an empty mind : 178

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INVITATIONS.

3 Eternal wi?clom lias prepar'd

A soiil-rt vlviiig feast. And bids your lonoincr appetites The rich provision taste.

4 Ho! yon tliat pant for living streams,

And pine away and die, Ilei-e nuiy yon qiujnch yonr raging thirst AVith springs tljat never dry.

5 Rivers of love and mercy here

In a rich ocean join; Salvation in abnndance flows, Lilce floods of millv and wine.

6 Great God! tlie treasnres of thy love

Are everlasting mines, Deep as onr helpless mis'ries are, And boundless as our sins.

7 The happy gates of gospel grace

Stand open night and day : Lord, we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away.

Zoi For there is no difference. C. M

Kom. 10 : 12.

HOW free and boundless is the grace Of our redeeming God ! Extending to the Greek and Jew, And men of ev'ry blood.

2 Come, all you Avretched sinners, com^

He'll form yonr so lis anew; His gospel and his heart have ro(\i\i For rebels such as you.

3 His doctrine is almighty lovej

Tliere's virtue in his name To turn a raven to a iove, A lior to a lamb. 179

THE GOSPEL,

4 Come, then, accept the offer'd gracA, And make no more deluy ; His love will all your guilt efface, And soothe your fears away.

^OO ^^' ^"'* return unto the Lord. \j. M

Isaiah 55 : 7

RETURN, O wand'rer, now ret arn, And seek thy Father's face ; Those new desires which in thee hum Were kindled by his grace.

2 Return, O wand'rer, now return !

He hears thy humble sigh ! He sees thy soften'd spirit mourn, When no one else is nigh.

3 Return, O wand'rer, now return I

Thy Saviour bids thee live; Go to his feet, and grateful learn How freely he'll forgive.

4 Return, O wand'rer, now return !

And wipe the falling tear; Thy Father calls — no longer mourn, 'T is love invites thee near.

2io\) Incline your ear, and come. 0. M.

Isaiah 55: 3.

THE Saviour calls ; let every ear Attend the heavenly sound ; Ye doubting souls, dismiss j'our fear; Hope smiles reviving round.

2 For every thirsty, longing heart.

Here streams of bounty I'.ow, And life, and health, and bliss impart. To banish mortal woi

3 Ye sinners, come; 'tis mercy's voice;

That gracious voice obey ; 'Tis Jesus calls to heavenly jcys; And can you yet delay ? 180

INVITATIONS.

•i Dear Saviour, draw reluctant .learts; To thee let sinners tly, And take the bliss thy love imparts, And drink, and never die.

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Rev, 22 ; 17.

f\ I WHAT amazing words of grace U . Are ill the gospel found, Suited to every sinner's case Who hears the joyful sound !

2 Come, then, with all your wants and wounds.

Your evei y burden bring; Here love, unchanging love, abounds— A deep celestial spring.

3 This spring with living water flows,

And heavenly joy imparts ; Come, thirsty souls', your wants disclose,

And drink, with thankful hearts. i Millions of sinners, vile as you,

Have here found life and peace ; Come then, and prove its virtues too,

Aiid drink, adore, and bless.

291 That lohoso believeth might 'Aot periah. 0. M

Jr-hn 3 : 15.

COME, humble sinner, in whose breast A thousand thoughts revolve; Come, with your ^uilt and fea-r oppress'd And make this last resolve :

2 I '11 go to Jesus, though my sin

Has like a mountain rose; His kiiigdom now III enter in, Whatever may oppose.

3 lEumbly I'll bow at his oommand,

And Uu re my guilt confess; I'll own I am a wretch undone Without his sov'reign g -ace. 181

THE GOSPEL,

4 Surely he will ac( ept my plea,

For he has bid nie come; Forthwith I'll rise, and to him flee. For yet, he says, tliere's room.

5 I can not perish if I go;

1 am resolv'd to tiy : For if I stay &.wa}\ 1 know I must forever die.

292 Come to the Ark. C M.

Gen. 7 : 1.

COME to the ark, come to the ark ; To Jesus come away ; The pestilence walks forth by night, The arrow flies by day.

2 Come to the ark : tlie waters rise,

The seas their billows rear: While darkness gathers o'er the skies, Behold a refuge near !

3 Come to the ark, all, all that weep

Beneath Mie sense of sin : Without, deep calletli unto deep, But all is peace within.

4 Come to the ark, ere yet the flood

Your lingering steps oppose; Come, for the door, vvliich open stood, It new about to close.

293 He that cometh to me shall never hunger. 0. M,

Jolin 6: 35.

YE wretched, hungry, starving poor, Behold a royal feast. Where mercy spreads her bounteoi s store For ev'ry humble guest. 2 See, Jesus stands with open irms; He culls, he bids you come; Guilfholds you back, and fear alarms, But see, there yet is room. 182

INVIIATDNS.

3 Room in the Saviour'^ bleeding heart;

There love and pitj* meet: Xor will he bid the soul depart That trembles at his feet.

4 O come, and with his children taste

The blessings of his love, While hope attends the sweet repast Of nobler joys above.

5 There, with united heart and voice,

Before th' eternal throne, Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice In ecstasies unknown.

6 And yet ten thousand thousand more

Are welcome still to come ; Ye longing souls, the grace adore; Approach — there yet is room.

294 In this mountain shall the Lord, etc. \J' -M

Isaiah 25: 6.

THE Kin^ of heav'n his table spreads And dainties crown the board; Not Paradise, with all its joys, Could such delights afford.

2 Pardon and peace to dying men,

And endless life are giv'n. Through the rich blood that Jesus shed. To raise our souls to heav n.

3 You hungry poor, that long have stray'd

In sin's dark mazes, cOme ; Come from your most obscure retreat, And grace shall find you room.

4 Millions of souls in glory now

Were fed and feasted here ; And millions more still on the way Around the board appear. 183

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5 Yet are his heart and house so large,

That millions more may come : Nor could the wliole assembled world O'erflll tlie spacious room.

6 All things are read}^: come awjiy,

Nor weak excuses frame ; Crowd to your phiccs at the feast, And bless the Founder's name.

295 -^o"e excluded. C. M.

ESUS, thy blessings are not few, Nor is thy gospel weak ; Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, And heal the dying Greelc.

2 Wide as the reach of Satan's rage

Doth thy salvation flow ; ■T is not cbnlined to sex nor age, The lofty nor the low.

3 While grace is offered to the prince.

The poor may take his share; No mortal has a just pretense To perish in despair.

4 Come, all ye Avretched sinners, come.

He '11 form your souls anew ; His gospel and his heart have room For rebels such as you.

5 His doctrine is almighty love;

Tliei-c's virtue in his name To tnrn the raven to a dove, Tlie lion to a lamb.

2\){\ Draio vujh to God, etc. C. M. pCCuHar,

James 4 : 8.

KTUKN, O waiid'rer, to thy L)me, Thy Father calls for thee; No longer now an exile roam. In guilt and miseiy : lletur I, return ! 18i

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INVITATIONS.

2 Return, O wantVrer, to tliy home,

'T isi Jesus calls for thee ;

The Sv>irit and the Bride say— come, 01 now for refuge flee; Eeturn, return !

3 Ke/Airn, O wand'rer, to thy home,

'T is madness to delay ; There are no pardons in the tomD, And brief is mercy's day : Keturn, return I

9Q7 Now is the accepted time.

^o t 2 Cor. 6 : 5*.

IM OW is th' accepted time, iM Kow is the day of grace; Now, sinners come, without delay. And seek the Saviour^s face.

2 Now is th' accepted time,

The Saviour calls to-day ; To-morrow it may be too late— Then why should you delay .''

3 Now is th' accepted time,

The gospel bids you come ;

And ev'ry promise in his word

Declares there yet is room.

29§ Now is the day of salvation

S. M

S. M

2 Cor. 6

IVTOW is the day of grace ; i\ Now to the Saviour come ; The Lord is calling, "Seek my face. And I will guide you home.

2 The Fnther bids you speed ; O, wlierefore then delay ? He calls in love; he sees your nfcd; He bids you come to-day. 185

THE GOSPEL,

A To-da)^ the prize is vvon ; The promise is to save ; Then, O, be wise; to-morrow\- sun May shine upon your grave.

-''** Give me thy heart. S. M.

Prov. 23 : 2G.

GIVE to the Lord thy heart; In hini all pleasures meet: O. come and choose the better part. Low at the Saviour's feet. 2 Hear, and your soul shall live; His peace shall be your stay- Peace, which the world can never ffive (van never take away.

300 Where shall the tingodly, etc. S. M

1 I'et. 4 : 18.

AND will the Judge descend? And must the dead arise? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes? ? How Avill my heart endure The terrors of that day, ^'hen earth and heaven before his face. Astonished, shrink away? But ere the trumpet shakes ihe mansions of the dead; Qark ! froin the Gospers cheering sound n hat joyful tidings spread. 4 Ye sinners ! seek his grace. Whose wrath ye can not bear Flee to the shelter of his cross. And lind salvation there, f Come : take his ofters now From every sin depart. Perform thy oft-repeated vow, And render hiji thy heart. 186

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INVITATIONS.

6 Eepent! return! receive

Tlie gnice through Jesu-" given; Sure, if with God on earth we live, We live with God in heaven.

30 1 The gospel call.

yE trembling captives! hear; The gospel-trnnipet sounds ; No music more can charm the ear, Or heal your heart-felt wounds.

2 'T is not the trump of war.

Nor Sinai's awful roar ; Salvation's news it spreads afar, And vengeance is no more.

3 Forgiveness, love, and peace,

Glad heaven aloud proclaims ; And earth, the jubilee's release,

With eager rapture claims. Far, far to distant lands

The saving new s shall spread ; And Jesus all his willing bands

In glorious triumph lead.

^02 Boast not thyself of to-morroio. §• M

'^^"^ Prov. 2' 1.

TO-MORROW, Lord! is thine. Lodged in thy sovereign hand ; And if its sun arise and shine. It sh"ies by thy command.

2 The present moment flies.

And bears our life away ; O. make thy servants truly wise, That they may live to-day.

3 Since on this fleeting hour

Eternity is hung. Awake, by thine almighty power, The agfed and the young 187

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4 One thing demands our care •

O, be it still pursued! Lest, sli^iilited once, tiie season fair Should never be renewed.

5 To Jesus may we 11 y.

Swift as the moiiiing lijjht, Lest life*!!' young, golden beams should die In sudden, endless night.

303 Come and loelcome 7s. 6 HnC

FROM the cross uplifted high, AVliere the Saviour deigns to die, What melodious sounds we hear, Bursting on the ravish'd ear I — "Love's redeeming work is done; Come and welcome, siiuier, come.

2 '"Sprinkled now Avith blood the throne, Why beneath thy burdens groan?

On my pierced body laid, Justice owns the ransom paid ; Bow the knee, embrace the Son; Come and welcome, sinner, come.

3 "Spread for thee, the festal board, See with richest dainties stcr'd; To tliy Father's bosom press'd, Yet again a cldld confess'd, Never from his house to roam, — Come and welcome, sinner, come.

4 "Soon the daj's of life shall (Mid; Lo, I come, your Saviour, Friend, Safe your spirits to convey

To tile realms of endless day, Up to my eternal home; Come and welcome, sinner, come." 183

INVITATIONS.

30*x Turn ye,— /or why will ye die. 78.

Ezekiel 18 : 31.

SrN^N'EES, turn— why will yon die P God. your Maker, asks you why: God, who did your being give. Made you with himself to live.

2 Sinners, turn — why will j^ou die? Christ, 3'our Saviour, asks you why: He, AA ho did your souls retrieve. He, who died that you might live.

3 Will you let him die in vain? Cruelty your Lord again?

Why — you ransom'd sinners — why Will you slight his grace and die?

4 Will 3^ou not liis grace receive? Will you still refuse to live? O! you dying sinners, why — Why will you for ever die ?

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Isaiah 5 : 4.

WHAT could your Redeemer do More than he has done for j'ou? To procure your peace witli God, Could he more than slied his blood? After all this flow of love. All his drawings from above. Why will you your Lord deny? Why will you resolve to die ? 2 Turn, he cries, O sinner, turn ! By his life your God hath sworn He would have you turn and live, He would all the world receive : If your deatli were liis delight, Would he thus to life inviie? Would he ask, beseech and cry, Why will you resolve to die ? 189

THE GOSPEL,

3 Sinners, turn while God is near! He lias left you naught to fear: Now, e'en now, your Saviour staKvla, All day long he spreads his liands : Cries, "You will not happy be,

No, you will not come to me ; Me, who life to none deny — Why will you resolve to die?"

4 Can )'0u doubt that God is love, Who thus calls you from above? Will you not liis word i-eceive? Will you not liis oath believe? See. the suffering Lord aj^pears: Jesus weeps — believe his tears ! Mingled with his blood, they cry, ''Why will you resolve to die ?"

30l) Earnest enlrenty.

HASTE, O sinner! to be wise, Staj^ not for the morrow's sun ; Wisdom warns thee tVom the skies, AH the paths of death co shun.

2 Haste, and mercy now implore ;

Stay not for the morrow's sun ; Thy probation may be o'er Ere this evening's work is done.

3 Haste. O sinner! now return ;

Stay not for the morrow's sun, Lest thy lamp should cease to burn Ere salvation's work is done.

4 Haste, while yet thou canst be blest;

Stay not for the morrow's s.in, Death may thy poor soid arrest Ere the morrow is begun. 190

INVITATIONS.

307 Fullneoa of Christ. 7s,

BLEEDING hearts, defiled by sii, Jesus Christ can make you clean ; Contrite souls, with guilt oppress'd, Jesus Christ can give you rest.

2 You that mourn o'er follies past, Precious hours and years laid waste: Turn to God, O turn and live, Jesus Christ can still forgive.

3 You that oft have wanderd far From the light of Bethlehem's star, Trembling, now your steps retrace, Jesus Christ is full of grace.

4 Souls benighted and forlorn, Grieved, afflicted, tempest-worn, Now in Israel's I'ock confide, Jesus Christ for man has died.

5 Fainting souls, in peril's hour, Y'ield not to rhe tempter's power; On the risen Lord rely,

Jesus Christ now reigns on high.

308 Flee from tke lorath to come. 7s. doublo.

Math. 3: 7.

SINNER, art thou still secure? Wilt thou still refuse to pray? Can thy heart or hands endure In the Lord's avenging day? See his mighty arm made bare !

Awful terroVs clothe his brow! For his judgment now prepare. Thou must either break or bow.

2 At his presence nature shakes. Earth, aftVio:hted, hastes to flee; Solid mountains melt like wax. What will then become of thee ? 191

THE GOSPEL,

Who his comhig may abide?

You that glory in your shame, Will you iind a place to hide

When the world is wrapt in flame?

3 Tlien the great, the rich, the wise,

Trembling, guilty, self-condemned, Must behold the wrathful eyes

Of the Judge they once blas])hemed. Where are now their haughty looks?

O ! their horror and despair When they see the opened books,

And their dreadful sentence hear !

4 Lord, prepare us by thy grace.

Soon Ave must resign our breath, And our soul-s be called to pass

Through the iron gate of death. Let us now our days improve,

Listen to the gospel voice ; Seek the things that are above;

Scorn the world's pretended joys.

309 My peace I give unto ynu. 7s. 6 lines

John 14: 27.

YE who in his courts are found List'ning to the joyful sound, liOst and hopeless as ye are. Sons of sorrow, sin, and care, Glorify the King of kings; Take the peace the gospel brings.

2 Turn to Christ your longing eyes View his bleeding sacrifice; See in him your sins forgiv'n. Pardon, lioliness, and heav'n; Glorify the King of kings; Take the peace the gospel brings. 192

INVITATIONS.

310 The night in past. 78,

1 John 2 : 8.

WEEPIXG sinners, dry your tears ; Jesus on the throne ajipears ; Mercy comes with balmy wing, Bids you his salvation sing. 2 Peace he brings j^ou by his death. Peace he speaks with ev'ry breath ; Can you slight such heav'nly charms'? Flee, O flee to Jesus' arms.

311 The pearl of great price. OS Ci <S'

Math. 13 : 4G.

SII^J^XER, seek the priceless treasure, Ott'ered without price from God; Here is mercy without measure

Flowing in the Savioui-'s blood. Come, then, to the fount of healing. Come, and prove its virtues true ; Turn not from love's sweet appealing, Jesus shed his blood for you !

2 Come, begin the race for lieaven.

Start to-day, O do not wait; Now's the time tliat God has given.

Sinner, do not be too late : When the door of mercy closes.

You will stand and knock in vain; For. when justice interposes,

Mercy will not call again !

^\2t Look unto vie and be saveJ. OS, 7s tV iS'

Isaiah 45: 23.

/"^OME, you sinners, poor and needy^ \J Weak and wounded sick and sore :. Jesus ready stands to save you. Full of pity, love, and pow'r; He is able. He is w illing — doubt no more. 13 193

2 Let not conscience make yon lijger,

Nov of fitness fomllj^ dream; All the fitness he reqnireth. Is to feel your neid of him;

This he ^ives yon, 'T is the Saviour's rising bean .

3 Come, you weary, heavy laden,

Bruis'd and mangled by the fall ; If you tarry till you 're better. You will never come at all.

Not the righteous — Sinners Jesus came to call.

.4 Agonizing in the garden,

Lo! your Saviour prostrate lies! On the bloody tree behold him ! Hear Iiim crv before he dies,

"It is finish'd!" Sinners, will not this suffice?

5 Lo! the rising Lord, ascending.

Pleads the virtue of liis blood : Venture on him, venture freely, Let no other trust intrude :

None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good.

6 Saintsandangels, joined in concert,

Sing the praises of tlie Lamb, While the blissful seats of 1 eaven Sweetlv echo to his name '

Hallelujah ! Sinners now his love jroclaim

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We are on the ocean tailing, ^g ^ 7(»

WE are on the ocean sailing. Homeward bound we sweetly glide ; We are on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide. 194

INVITATIONS.

Chorus.— All the storms will soon be over,

Then we '11 anchor in tlieharhor , We are out on the ocean sailing To a home heyond the tide.

2 Millions now are safely landed

Over on the golden shore; Millions more are on their journey. Yet there's room for millions more.

3 Come on board, O ship for glory,

Be in haste, make up your mind. For our vessel's Aveighing anchor— You will soon be left behind.

4 You have kindred over yonder,

On that bright and happy shore; By and by we '11 swell the number, When the toils of life are o'er.

5 Spread your sails, while heavenly bieezea

Gently waft oui vessel on ;

All on board arc sweetly singing;

Free salvation is the song.

C When we all are safely landed.

Over on the shining shore,

We will Avalk about the city.

And we '11 sing for evermore.

All the storms of life are over. Landed in the i)ort of glory : Now no more on tlie ocean sailing- Safe at home beyond the tide.

R1 4 He that hath ears let h'm hear. 8s, 7s & la "* Matt. 13: 9.

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SINNERS, will you scorn the me.s'.age Sent in mercy from above? Ev'ry sentence. O how tender ! Ev'ry line is full of love;

Listen to it ; Ev'ry line is full of love. 195

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2 Hear tlie heralds of the gospel

News from Zion's Kui^proc aim: '* Pardon to each rebel sinner ; Free forgiveness in his name :"

O how gracious! " Free forgiveness in his name."

3 Will you not receive the message —

Listen to the joj^ful word; And embrace the news of pardon Ofter'd to you by the Lord ?

Can you slight it — OfFer'd to you by the Lord?

4 O ye angels, hov'ring round us,

Waiting spirits, speed your way , Haste ye to the court of heav'n; Tidings bear without delay :

Kebel sinners Glad the message will obey.

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LISTEN to the gospel, telling How the Lord was crucified; How upon the cross he suffered. When he bowed his head and die 1,

All for sinners! Come, then, to his bleeding side.

2 Listen to the gospel calling !

Hear, O sinner, and obey ! Come to Jesus he will -iave you, Now. no longer, stay away;

He invites you ; Sinner, then, make no delay.

3 Listen to the gospel pleading,

Hasten, siinier, to arise; Come and cast yourself on Jesus, He, to none, his love denies;

Trust him freely. Wait no longer; now be wise. 106

INVITATIONS.

4 Listen to the gospel blessing

All who trust the Savioui s love; And to tliose who now o ie> him, Bringing pardon from above :

Careless sinner. Will you still refuse to mcve?

5 listen to the gospel warninj^:

All who stay away must die ; Come, then, wliile all things are ready, Mercy calls you from on high :

Come and welcome, Hear, O hear, the Saviour cry !

316 The voice of mercy. 8s, 7s & 4 S

HEAR, O sinner ! mercy hails you. Now with sweetest voice she calls; Bids you liaste to seek the Saviour, Ere the hand of Justice falls:

Trust in Jesus ; 'T is the voice of mercy calls.

2 Haste. O sinner! to the Saviour,— Seek his mercy, while you may; Soon the day of grace is over; Soon your life Mill pass way !

Haste to Jesus ; You must perish, if yoi stay.

317 The alarm. 7s, 6s & 7s.

STOP, poor sinner, stop and think, Before you further go; Will you si)ort upon the blink

Of everhisting wo! On tlie verge of ruin stop —

Now the friendly warning take — Stay your footsteps — ere you drop Into tlie burning lake. 197

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2 Say, li.'u e you an arm like God.

That you his will oppose? Fear ye not that iron rod

With which he breaks his foos? Can you stand in that dread day,

Which his justice shall proclaim, Wlien the eaith shall melt away

Like wax before the flame?

a Ghastly death Avill quickly come,

And drag you to his bar; Then to hear your awful doom,

Will fill you with despair! All your sins will round you crowd —

You shall mark their crimson dye,— Each for vengeance crying loud;

And what can you reply?

4 Though your heart were made of steel,

Your forehead lined with brass, God at length will make you feel;

He will not let you pass; Sinners then in vain will call,

Those wlio now despise his grace— '* Rocks and mountains, on us fall.

And hide us from his face."

i>lo ^/""2/ '"^" (^i^'^> ^^< ^'»i come unto vie. OS & OS. John?: 37.

BURDENED with guilt, wouldst thou be Trust not the world ; it gives no rest : [blest?

1 bring relief to hearts oppressed; O weary sinner, come !

2 Come, leave th j-^ burden at the cross ; Count all thy gains but empty dross; My grace repays all earthly loss :

O needy sinner, come!

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INVITAriONS.

3 Cunie, hither bring thy boding fears, Thine aching heart, thy bursting tears, 'T is mercy's voice sakites tliine ears:

O trembling sinner, come !

4 " The Spirit and the bride say. Ck)me :" Rcioicing saints re-eclio, Come!

\\1io faints, who thirsts, who will, may com . ' Tliy Saviour bids thee come.

3 I 9 Sinner, come. ^^'

SI:N'NER! come, 'mid thy gloom, All thy guilt confessing; Trembling now, contrite bow, Take the offered blessing.

2 Sinner ! come, while there 's room —

While the feast is waiting ; While the Lord, by his word, Kindly is inviting.

3 Sinner 1 come, ere thy doom

Shall be sealed forever ; Now return, grieve and mourn, Flee to Christ, the Saviour.

4 Sinner ! come to thy home.

High in heaven gleaming; To the sky lift thine eye. With true sorrow streaming.

5 Sinner ! haste, time fleets fast.

And the grave is yawning; Win renown, seize the crow i, Eternity is dawning.

320 ^*^^ yo" 9° •' ^^* ^ '^^'

WE 'RE trav'ling home to heaven ib< vez, Will you go? To sing the Saviour's dying lo^ e; Will you go? 199

THE GOSPEL.

Millions have reached that blest abode, Anointed kin^s and priests to God, And millions more are on the road ; Will you go?

2 We're goinjj^ to see the bleeding Lamb;

Will you go ? In rapturous strains to praise his name;

Will you go? The crown of life we there shall wear. The conqueror's palms our hands shall bef*r And all the joys of heaven we'll share;

Will you go ?

3 We 're going to ioin the heavenly choir ;

Will you go? To raise our voice and tune the lyre;

Will you go? There saints and angels gladly sing Hosanna to their God and King, And make the heavenly arches ring;

Will you go?

4 Ye weary, heavy-laden, come;

Will you go ? In the blest liouse there still is room ;

Will you go ? The Lord is waiting to receive. If thou wilt on him now believe. He '11 give thy troubled conscience ease

Come, believe.

5 The way to heaven is straight and plaiL

Will you go? Believe, repent, be born again;

Will you go? The Saviour cries aloud to thee, -Take up thy cross, and follow me, And tliou shalt hiy salvation see;

Come to me."

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INVITA nONS.

6 O, coiikl I hear some sinner say,

I will go, I '11 start tliis moment, clear the way,

Let me go ! My old comi)anioiis, f\ire you well, I will not go with you to liell, Witli Jesus Christ I mean to dwell.

Let me go ! fare you well.

R21 The Spirit and the Bride say come. 9s & 8a " ^ Rev. 22:17.

ALL you that are weary and sad — come ! Anil you that are cheerfuland glad— come In robes'of humility clad— come! The Saviour invites you to-day.

CHORUS.

Let youtli in its freshness and bloom— come Let man in the pride of his noon— come ! Let age on the verge of the tomb— come ! Let none in his pi'ide stay away.

2 Let the halt, and the maimed, and the blind- Let all who are freely inclined— come ! [come ! Witli an humble aiid peaceable mind— come!

Away from tlie waters of strife.

3 The Spirit and Bride freely say— Ccn:c! And let him that heareth it. say— Come! And let liim that thirsteth to-day— come!

And drink of the fountain of life.

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pniT-D of sin and sorrow, filled with dismay, \J Wail not for to-morrow, yield thee to-day • Heaven bids thee come Wliile yet there 's room : Child of sin and sorrow, Hear and obey. 201

THE GOSPEL,

2 Child of sin and sorrow, why wilt thou die? Come, while thou canst borrow help from on

G rieve not that love, [high ;

Which from above — Child of sin and sorrow — Would bring thee nigh.

3 (liil. I of sin and sorrow, where wilt thou flee * Through that long to-morrow, eternity !

Exiled from liome, K

Darkly to roam — 111

Child of sin and sorrow, '

Where wilt thou flee ?

4 Child of sin and sorrow, lift up thine e)'el Heirship thou canst borrow in \-orlds ou

In that high home, [high !

Graven thy name: Child of sin and sorrow, Swift homeward fly !

323 To-daif. 6s&ts,

TO-DAY the Saviour calls : Ye Avand'rers, come : O. ye benighted souls Why longer roam? 2 To-day the Saviour calls; O. hear him now ; Within these sacred walls To Jesus bow. 'i To-day the Saviour calls; For refuge fly; The storm of vengeance fa..s, And death is nigh. \ The Spirit calls to-day; Yield to his power; O, grieve him not away; 'T is mercy's hour. 202

INVITATIONS. 324 Come. P. M

(^OME— come— come to the Barioiir, J Rich — rich mercy receive : Hei-e — liere you will lintl pardon, Jesus from siu will relieve ;

Come — come — come — come, Come to the Saviour and live.

2 Come — come laden and weary,

Christ— Christ calls thee to come;

Leave — leave paths dark and dreary,

Cease from the Saviour to roam ;

Come — come — come — come, Jesus will guide thee safe home.

3 Come — come seek his salvation.

Now — now hear and obey; Hark — hark the sweet invitation. Angels invite you away ;

Come — come — come — come. Sinner, believe and obey.

4 Hark — hark, angels are singing.

Love — love — love is iheir theme ; Peace — peace joyfully bringing, Mercy from God tlie Supreme :

Come — come — come — come, Jesus is rich to redeem.

'j25 Early piety. 7s & 6s

OCOME in life's gay morning. Ere in thy sunny m ay The flowers of liope have withered.

And son-OAV end thy day. Come, while from joy's bright fountain

The streams of pleasu e flow, C/Ome ere thy buoyant spirits Have felt the blight of wo. 203

THE GOSPEL,

2 ''Remember thy Creator"

Now in thy youthful days, AikI he will guide thy footsteps

Through life's uncertain maze. " Remember thy Creator,"

He calls in tones of love, And offers deathless glories

In brighter Morlds above.

3 And in the hour of sadness,

When earthly joys depart, His love shall be thy solace,

And cheer thy drooping heart And when life's storm is over,

And thou from earth art free, Thy God will be thj^ portion

Throughout eternity.

326 The ^^ear of jubilee. H. M.

FAIR shines the morning star, The silver trumpets sound, Their notes re-echoing ftir,

AVhile dawns the daj' around : Joy to the slave ; the slave is frcN ; It 'is tiie year of jubilee.

2 Prisoners of hope, in gloom

And silence left to die, With Christ's unfolding t mb,

Your portals open fl}^; Rise with your Lord; he sets yoii /rf-e; It is the year of jubilee.

3 Ye. who yourselves have sold

For debt« to justice due, Ransonied, but not with gold,

He gave himself for you! The blood ot Christ hath made you free; It is the year of jubilee. 204

INVITATIONS.

4 Captives of sin and shame,

O'er eartli and ocean, liear An angel's voice proclaim

The Lord's accepted year; Let Jacob rise, be Israel free : It is til J year of jubilee.

327 The land of promise. 6s & Ts

Smi^ER, go; will you go To the highlands of heaven? Where the storms never blow,

And the long summer 's given ; Where the bright, blooming He wers

Are their odors emitting ;

And the leaves of the bowers

In the breezes are flitting.

2 Where the rich golden fruit

Is in bright clusters pending. And the deep laden boughs,

Of life's fair tree are bending. And where life's crystal stream

Is unceasingly flowing. And the verdure is green,

And eternally groAving.

3 Where the saints robed in white-

Cleansed in life's flowing fountaii ; Shining beauteous and bright.

They inhabit the mountain. Where no sin, nor dismay.

Neither trouble nor sorrow, Will be felt for a day,

Nor be feared for the morrow.

4 He 's prepared thee a home —

Sinner, canst thou believe it? And invites thee to come. Sinner, wilt thou receive it? 205

THE GOSPEL,

O come, sinner, come.

For tlie tide is recedin<^, And the Siiviour will soon.

And for ever, cease pleading.

828 Awake thou that sleepest. 9^ & 8s. pCCullar,

AIL, ransomed world ! awake to glorv I

fl

For God, the Saviour, bids j'ou rise ; Angelic hosts proclaim the story.

And speed the tidings from tlie skies : Shall then the Prince of darkness reignir g, Oppress the earth from pole to pole. And bind in chains the immortal soiii — His hands all sacred things profaning? Awake ! O Church, awake ! The tyrant's fetters break ! In God's right arm of strength resolved On glorious victory.

2 Far let the gospel-trnmp be sounding — O'er sea, and continent, and isle ; While the sweet voice of grace aboun«:Mr.~. Shall make the burdened captive smile. Yes ! to a world in bondage lying.

Go teach a bleeding Saviour's name — Freedom from sin and deatii proclaim, On every breeze salvation flying — And seize the gospel sword ! And with our mighty Lord, ISIarch on, march on, all hearts resolved On glorious victory.

■)^y Repent and tHrn. llS.

E/.ekicl 18: 3f.

OTURN you I 0 turn you. for why wiM you die When God in his mercy is roming so nigh? Now Je8U3 invites you, the Spirit says Come, The brethren are waiting to welcome yo: home

206

INVIIATIONS.

9 How vain the delusion, that while yoi delay Yom- hearts may grow hetter by stitying away: Come wretclied, come starving, come just as you be. Here strwiais of salv.alion are flowin<j; most IVee.

3 Here Jesus is ready your souls to receive; 0. how can you question, since now yo>i believe? Since sin is your burden, why will you not con)o? He now bids you welcome — he now says there's room.

I In riches, in pleasure what can you obtain, To so,)the your affliction or bani.^h your pain ; To bear up your spirit when summon'd to die, Or wait you to mansions of glory on high ?

$ Why will you be starving and feeding on air? There's mercy in .Tesus enough and to sjjaro ; If still you are doubting, make trial and see, And prove that his mercy is boundless and free.

330

Delay not. Hi

DELAY not, delay not, 0 sinner, draw near, The waters of life are now flowing for thee ; No price is demanded, the Saviour is here, Kedemptiou is purchas'd — salvation is free.

2 Delay not, delay not I why longer abuse

The love and compassion of Jesus our Lord ! A fountain is open'd ; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleans' d in his pardoning bloed ?

3 Delay not, delay not ! 0 sinner, to come;

For mercy still lingers, and calls thee to-day ; Her voice is not heard in the vale of the tomb ; Her message, unheeded, will soon pass away.

4 D3lay not, delay not ! the Spirit of grace,

Long «;riev'd and resisted, cntn^ats thee to come; Beware, lest in darkness thou finish thy race, And sink to the vale of eternity's gloom.

5 Delay not. delay not ! the hour is at hand.

The earth shall dissolve and the heavens sh\ll fade;

The dead, small and great, in the judgment shall stanl ;

What pow'r, then, O sinner, shall lend thee its aid!

?,3l The Eden above.

WE'RE bound for the land of the pure and the holy, The home of the happy, the kingdom cf love, 1 3 wanderers from Gud, in the broad road of folly, O say, will you go to the Eden above.

Will you go, will you go, 0 say, will you go to the Eden above ?

207

THE OOSPEL,

2 In that blessed laud neither sighing nor anguish.

Can breathe in the fields where the glorified more. Ye i,.eart-bnrdened ones, who in misery languish, 0 say, will you go to the Eden above ? Will you go, etc.

3 Noi fraud, nor deceit, nor the hand of oppression,

Can injure the dwellers in that holy grove ; So wickedness there, nut a shade of transgression; 0 say. will you go to the Eden above ? Will you go, etc. « Each saint has a mansion prepared and all furnished, Ere from this clay house be is summoned to move; Its gates and its towers with glory are burnished; 0 say, will you go to the Eden above ? Will you go, etc.

5 March on, happy pilgrims, that land is before you,

And soon its ten thousand delights we shall prove; Yes, soon we shall walk o'er the hills of bright glory, And drink the pure joys of the Eden above.

We will go, we will go ; 0 yes, we will go to the Eden above.

6 And yet, guilty sinner, we would not forsake thee,

We halt yet a moment as onward we move; 0 come to thy Lord, in his arms he will take thee, And bear thee along to the Eden above.

Will you go, will you go, 0 say, will you go to the Eden above ?

332

The voice of free grace. 128.

THE voice of free grace cries, " Escape to the mountain !'■ For Adam's lost race Christ hath open'd a fountain ; For sin and uncleanness, and everv transgression. His blood flows most freely in streams of salvation.

CHORUS.

Hallelujah to the Lamb ! he hath purchasM our pardon W^e'il praise him again when we pass over .Jordan. Ye souls that are wounded ! 0 ! flee to the Saviour : He calls you in mercy — 'tis infinite favor; Your sins are increasing — escape to the mountain — His blood can remove them, it flows from the fountain. 0 Jesus ! riile onward, triumphantly glorious. O'er sin, death and hell, thou art more than victorious; Thy name is the theme of the great congregation, While angels and saints raise the shout of salvation.

208

INVITATIONS.

333

The xcandering stutter, etc. 11^ & 103.

RESTLESS thy spirit, poor wandeiing sin nor, Restless ami roving: O, corne to thy home! Return to the arms, t" the bosom, of mercy: The Saviour of sinners invites thee to come.

2 Darkness surrounds thee, and tempests are lisinc;, Fearfnl and dangerous the path thou hast trod ; But mercy shines forth in the rainbow of promise, To welcome tlie wanderer Lome to his God.

t Peace to the storm in thy soul shall be spoken, Guilt from thy bosom be banished away ; And h(;aven's sweet breezes, o'er death's rolling bilU Shall waft thee at last to the regions of day.

334

The hurveftt is past, etc. 1 .^S & J IS-

Jer. 8 : 20.

HARK, sinner, while God from on high doth entreat thee, And warnings with accents of mercy do blend ; Give ear to his voice, lest in jmlgmt'iit he meet thee : ♦' The harvest is passing, the summer Avill end."

2 How oft of thy danger and guilt he hath told thee !

How oft still the messa'jre of mercy doth send ! Ha.ste, haste, while he waits in his arms to enfold the* ; " The harvest is passing, the summer will end."

3 Despised and rejected, at length he may leave thee :

What anguish and horror thy bosom will rendj Then, haste thee, 0 sinner, while he will receive'thee; "The harvest is passing, the summer will end."

4 Ere long, and Jehovah will come in his power*

Our God will arise, with his foes to contend ; Haste, h;iste thee. 0 sinner ; prepare for that hour; "The harvest is passing, the suuuuer will end."

6 The Saviour will call thee in judgmeut before him : 0, bow to his scepter, and make him thy Friend ; Now yield him thy heart ; make haste to adore him ; "Thy harvest is passing, thy summer will end."

335 Entreaty. 8s, 6s & L-

SIXXERS, come, no long-cr wander, Turn 5'ou from yonr evil way. Precious time no longer squander Come, come away. 14 209

THE GOSIEL,

2 Christ for you his life has offered,

>Vliat can you excusing say, If you slight the pardon x)roffered? Come, come away.

3 Hold not back in hesitation,

There is danger in delay. Haste, secure your soul's salvation. Come, come away.

4 You may feel regret and sorrow,

If you fail to come to-day, God may grant you no to-morrow, Come, come away.

FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

33u ^"^^ '"*'"* choice. 1. • M

n"i HOUGH all the world my choice d rrde, -1- Yet Jesus shall my portion be ; For I am pleased with none beside ; The tViirest of the fair is he.

2 Sweet is the vision of thy face,

And kindness o'er tliy lips is shed; Lovely art thou, and full of ^race, And glory beams around thy head.

3 Thy sufferings I embrace with thee,

I'hy poverty and shameful cross ; The pleasure of the world 1 llee. And deem its treasures only dross.

4 Be daily dearer to my heart,

And ever let me feel thee near ; Then willingly witli all I'd part, Nor count it worthy of a tear.

;)37 The solace of faith it. M

WHEN human hoi)CS and joys depart, I give thee. Lord, a contrite heart; And on my weary spiiit steal The thoughts tha't pass all earthly w eal- 210

FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

2 I cast above my tearful eye?. And muse upon the starry skies; And think that he who governs there Still keeps me in his guaidian care.

8 I gaze upon the opening flower, Just moistened with tlie evening sliower; And bless the love which made it bloom, To chase away my transient gloom.

I J think, whene'er this moi-tal frame lieturns again to whence it came. My soul shall wing its happy flight To regions of eternal light.

338 ChriHt the sonVs portion. L. M.

LET thoughtless thousands choose the road That leads the soul away from God; This happiness, blest Lord, be mine, To live and die entirely thine.

•? On Christ, by faith, my soul would live, From him my life, mj' all receive; To him devote my fleeting hours. Serve him alone with all my pow'rs.

* Christ is my everlastin.g all ; To him I look, on him 1 call ; He will my ev'ry want sui)ply In time and through eternity.

4 Soon will the liOrd, my life, appear; Soon shall 1 end my trials here; Leave sin and sorrow, death and pain; To live is Christ, to die is gain.

339 God calling i/et. L. M

GOD calling yet!— shall I not hpar? Earth's pleasures sinill I still hold dear? Shall lifes swift passing years all fly, And still m}'^ soul in slunibers lie? 211

THE GOSPEL,

2 God c.illinor yet! — slmll I not riie Can I his loving voice despise, And basely his kind care repay? He calls me still : can 1 delay ?

3 God calling yet ! and shall he knock, And 1 my hJart the closer lock?

He stiU is waiting to receive,

Ai d shall I dare his Spirit grieve?

4 God calling yet I — and shall I give Nd heed, bnt still in bondage live? I wait, but he does not forsake ;

He calls me still! — my heart, awake I

5 God calling yet! I can not stay; My heart 1 yield withont delay :

Vain world, farewell ! from tliee I part ; The voice of God hath reached my heart

o4U Christ the Redeemer and Judge. -Li. -M.,

NOW to the Lord, who makes us know The wonders of his dying love, Be hnmble honors paid below.

And strains of nobler praise above.

2 'T was he who cleansed us from our sins. And washed us in his precious blood; 'Tis he vvlio makes us priests and kings, And brings us, rebels, near to Goc\.

8 To Jesus, our atoning Priest, To Jesus, our eternal King, Be everlasting power confessed Let every tongue his glory sing.

i Behold, on flying clouds he comes, And every eye shall see him move; Though with our sins we i)ierced him once, Now he displays his paidoning love. 212

FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

6 The unbolioviii^ woild sliji.l wail, Wliile we rejoice to s«jc tlio (l:i\': Come, Loi'<l. nor let thy prom i.^e fail, Nor let thy chariot lon*^ delay.

34 1 Self-nhnsemeut. L. M

All! V retched, vile, uno:ratefiil heart I That can from Je!«u>< thus dei^ai-C Thus fond of trifles, widely rc.ve, Forgetful of a Saviour's love.

2 Dear l^ord ! to thee 1 would return, And at thy feet, repentant, mourn ; Thei-e let me view thy patdor.m*^: love, And never from thj' si«;ht remove.

3 O let thy love, with sweet control, Bind every passion of my soul; Bid every Vain desire dopart, And dwell for ever i.i my heart.

342 Jietunnnr,. L. M

AWAKED from win's delusive sleep, My heavy J'.u'dt I feel, and weep; Beneath a weight of woes oppressed, I come to thc'e, my Lord, for rest.

2 Now, fron. thy throne of oraee above. Look do\M. upon my soul ii; love; That smild shall sweeten all my pain, And m.dve my soul n joiee a<^ain.

3 By thy divine, transform inj^; power, My ir.ined nature now rt -store; And iet my life and temper shine,

Ir. blest resemblance, Lord! to thi'JCt

343 Just as f am. L. M.

JUST as I am — without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God. I come. 213

THE lOSPEL,

2 Jnst as I am. and \vaitin<? i ot

To rid 1113' soul of one dark blot — To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb oi" God, I come.

3 Just as I am, thou<?li tossed about AVith many a coutiiet, many a doubt, With fears witliin, and foes without—

O Lamb of God, 1 come.

4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Ri^^ht, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in tliee to Hud,

O Lamb of God, 1 come.

5 Just as I am, thou wilt receive.

Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve, Because thj- promise I believe — O Lamb of God, I come.

6 Just as I am — thy love unknowk, Has broken every barrier down; Now to be thine, yea, thine alone,

O ]/nnb of God", 1 come.

34- 4 God, he merciful to me a siinier. L. JJl,

Luke 18 : n.

HEAR, orracious God ! a sinner's cry, For I have nowhere else to tly; My hope, my only hope's in thee; O'God, be merciful to me!

2 To thee I come, a sinner poor. And wait for mci-cy at thy door; Indeed, 1 've nowhere else ^o lice:

O God, be mercilul to me! ;■ ;*

3 To thee I come, a sinner weak.

And scarce know how to ])ra} or si)eak; From fear and weakness set m^ free; O God be merciful to me! 214

Faith and repentance.

4 To thee I come, a sinner vile ;

Upon nie, I.oi\l, vouchsafe to smiiei

Mere} alone 1 make my plea;

O God, be merciful to me! 6 To thee I come, a sinner great,

And well thou kno^vest all my state,

Yet full forgiveness is with thee;

O God, be merciful to me! 6 To thee I come, a sinner lost.

Nor have I aught wherein to trust,

But where iliou art. Lord, I would be,

O God, be merciful to me !

^1^ The love of Christ constmhieth. -Li. M.

♦J Tt/ •' 2 Cur. 5 : i4.

I ORD, when my thoughts delighted n vo \j Amid the wonders of thy love. Sweet hope revives my droopuig heart, And bids intruding fears depart.

2 For mortal crimes a sacrifice, The Lord of life, the Saviour dies; What love! what mercy! how divmel Jesus, and cnn I call thee mine ^

3 Repentant sorrows fill my heart. But mingling joy allays the smart; O, mav iny future life declare This sorrow and the joy sincere.

i Be all my heart and all my days Devoted to mv Saviour's praise; And let my glad obedience prove How much 1 owe, ho v much 1 love.

f^,j.(j The coutrUe hvo}-4. '^

STfOW pity. Lord ; O Lord, forgive ; Let a repentant rebel live ; Are not thy mercies large and free." May not a sinner trust in thee? 215

THE GOSPEL,

2 My crimes, though great, can not surpass The power and glory of thy grace; Great God, thy nature hath no bound; So let thy pardoning love be found.

3 O, wash my soul from every sin.

And make my guilty conscience :)ean; Here, on my heart, the burden lies, And past offenses pain my eyes.

i My lips, with shame, my sins confess, Against thy law, against thy grace ; I-,ord, should thy judgment grow severe, I am condemned, but thou art clear.

5 Should sudden vengeance sieze my breath, T must pronounce thee just in death ; And if my soul were sent to hell.

Thy righteous law^ approves it well.

6 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hovering round thy word Would light on some sweet promise theie, Some sure suppoi c against despair.

34 i Restore unto me the joy of thy aalvalion. i*. M.

Psalm 51.

A BROKEN lieart. my God, nry King, Is all the sacrifice V brin^; The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacritice.

•2 My soul lies humbled in the dv.st. And owns thy dre.idfnl sentence just; Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, And save the soul condemned to die.

i Then will I teach the world thy ways ; Sinners shall learn thy sovei-eign grace; I'll lead them to my Saviour's blood. And they shall praise a pardoning God, 216

FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

4 O, may thy love inspire my t mguel Salvation kliall be all niy song-; And all n»y poNvers shall join to blcsa The Lord, my Stretigth and ilighteousTiesg.

343 Here is my heart. L. M. 6 UnCS.

HERE is mv heart— 1 give it thee! My God/I heard thee call, and say, ** Xot to the world, my child— to me."

I heard tliy voice and will obey : Here is love's offering to my King, Which In glad sacritice I bring.

2 Here is my heart!— so hard before,

Bnt now by thv rich grace made meet; Yet bruised and sad, it can but pour

Its tears and anguish at thy feet: It groans beneath the weiglit of sin, It sighs salvation's joy to win.

3 Here is my heart!— its longings end

In Christ as near his cross it draws; It says, "Thou art my rest, my Friend,^

Tliy precious blood my ransom was; In thee, the Saviour, it has found That peace and blessedness abound. 349 Bethexda. L. M. 6 Unesk

AKOUND Bethesda's healing wave, Waiting to hear the rustling wind Which spoke the angel nigh, who i>ave

Its virtue to that lioly spring, Witli patience and uitli hope endued, Were seen the gathered multitude. i Bethesda's pool has lost its po\\erI No angel, by his glad descent. Dispenses tiiat diviner dower

Which with its healing waters went; But lie, whose word surpassed its »\ave, Is still omnipotent to save. 217

3 Saviour! tliy love is still the same

As wluMi thnt heal ill": word was spoke; Still in thine all-redeoiniiig name

]Jwells power to bur:*t the stronofest yoke! O, be that power, tliat love, disphiyed. Help those wliom thou alone can'st aid!

'^50 Come unU me, all ye that labor. L. M. 6 I's. Matt. 11: 28.

1)EACE. troubled soul, whose plaintive moan Hath taught each .scene the notes of wo; Cease tliy complaint, suppress thy groaii,

And let tliy tears forget to flow : Be^jokl, the precious balm is found. To lull thy pain, to heal thy wound.

2 Come, freely come, by sin oppressed;

On Jesus cast tliy weighty load; In him thy refuge find, thy rest,

Safe in the mercy of th}-' God : Thy God 's thy Saviour — glorious word! Oh. hear, believe, and bless the Lord!

351 The Star of Bethlehem. L. M.

WHEN marshnl'd on the nightly plain, The glittering host bestud the sky; One star alone, of all the train. Can tix the sinner s wand'ring eye.

2 Hark! hark! to God the chorus breaks, .,, From ev'ry host, from ev'ry gem; _.,

But one aloiie the S-wiour sj)eaks — It is the Star of Bethlehem

H Once on the raging seas I rode;

The storm was loud, the night Avas daijc, The ocean yawn'd. and rudely blow'd The wind that to.ss'd my foiuuVring bark. 218

FAITH AND RErENTANCE.

4 Deep horror then mj^ vitals froze ;

Death-Struck. 1 ceas'd the tide to stem ; When siuklenly a star arose— It was the Star of Betaiehem.

5 It was iny guide, my light, uiy all;

It ])ade niv dark forebodings ce: se ; And through the storm and danger s thrall

It led me to the port of peace. t Now safely moor'd, my perils o'er,

I'll sing, tirst in night's diadem, For ever, and for evermore.

The Star— the Star of Bethlehem.

352 P'""^'' ^f ^''^^^' ^'

FAITH adds new charms to earthly bliss, And saves us from its snares ; It vields support in all our toils And softens all our cares.

2 The wounded conscience knows its power

The healing balm to give ; That balm the saddest heart can cheer, And make the dying live.

3 IJn vailing wide the heavenly world,

Where endless pleasures reign, It bids us seek ^ur portion there. Nor bids us seek in vain.

4 There, still unshaken, would we rest,

Till this frail body dies. And tiien, on faith's triumphant wmg, To endless glory rise.

S.^R Increase our faith. CM

^^^ Luke 17: 5.

0

FOR a faith that will not shrink, X, Though pressed by every foe. That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly wo !— 219

THE GOSPEL,

2 That will not miu'niur nor complain

Beneath the chusteniiio; rod, But. in the hour of «^rief or pain, Will lean upon its God; —

3 A f\iith lliat shines more brisrht and clear

When tempests r:i}^e without; That wheu in dan<^€r knows no fear, In darkness feels no dou'^t; —

4 That bears, unmoved, the world's dread

Nor heeds its scornful smile ; [frown,

That seas of trouble can not drown, Nor Satan's arts be<^uile; —

5 A faith that keeps the narrow way

Till life's last liour is tied, And with a pure and heavenly ray Lights up a dj'ing bed.

6 Lord, give ns such a faith as this;

And then, whate'er may come. We 11 taste, e'en here, the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home.

354 A living faith. C M.

MISTAKEN souls, that dieam of l/caven, And make their empty boast Of inward joys, and sins forgiven, While they are slaves to lust!

2 How vain are fancy's airy flights,

If faith be cold and dead! None but a living power unitt^ o

To Christ, the living Head. ^

3 'T is faith that purities the lieart;

'T is faith that works bv love;

That bids all sinful joys depart,

And lifts the thoughts above.

FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

4 Faith must obey our Father's will,

As well as trust his grace; A pardoning God requires us still To walk lu all his ways.

5 This faith shall every fear control

By Its celestial power, ^Vith lioly triumph till the soul In death's approaching hour.

^55 Glorying in the cross. t'. -Wl.

DIDST thou, Lord Jesus, suifer shame. And bear the cross for me? And shall I fear to own thy name, Or thy disciple be? 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should dread To suffer shame or loss; O, let me in thy footsteps tread, And glory in thy cross.

356 Call to repentance. CM.

REPEAT! the voice celestial cries, No longer dare delay : The soul tliat scorns the mandate dies, And meets a fiery day.

2 No more the sovereign eye of God

Overlooks the crinies of men; His heralds now are sent abroad To warn the world of sin.

3 C sinners ! in his presence bow,

And all your guilt confess; Accept the offered Saviour now Nor trifle with his grace.

4 Soon will the awful trumpet sou.t/1,

And call you to his bar; His mercy knows the appo'nted bound, And yields to justice there. 221

THE GOSPEL,

5 Amazing love — tliat yet will call, And yet prolong our clays! Our hearts, subdued by goodness, fa 1, And weep, and lo^e,'and praise.

^q7 ^'^"^ giveth grace to the humble. O. M

C^OME, let us to the Lord our God, J With contrite hearts return ! Our God is gracious, nor will leave The desolate to mourn.

2 Ilis voice commands the tempest forth,

And stills the stormy wave; And though his arm be strong to smite, 'T is also strong to save.

3 Our hearts, if God Ave seek to know.

Shall know him and rejoice : His coming like the morn shall be; Like morning songs his voice.

4 As dew upon the tender herb.

Diffusing fragrance round ; As showers that uslier in the spring, And cheer the thirsty ground :

5 So shall his presence bless our souls,

And shed a joyful light; That hallowed morn shall chase away The sorrows of the night.

3^Q There is joy over o»e stuuer, etc. C M,

Luke 15 : 7.

OHOW divine, how sweet the joy. When but one siiuier t u-ns. And. with a h unble, broken henrt, His sins and errors n.ourns! 2 Pleased with the news, the saints bel( w, In songs their tongues employ; Beyond the skies the tidings go, And heav'n is fdl'd with joy. 222

FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

3 Well pleas'd the Father sees, and hears

The conscious sinner's moan: Jesus receives him in his arms, And claims him for his own.

4 Nor angels can their joy contain,

But kuidle with new lire ; *'The sinner lost is found," they sing, And strike the sounding lyre.

359 The heart's nnrrender. V^*. ul.

WELCOME, O Saviour! to my heart; Possess thy humble throne; Bid eveiy rival hence depart, And claim me for thine own.

2 The world and Satan I forsake —

To thee, I all resi2:n ; My longing heart, 0 Jesus! take, And till with love divine.

3 O I may I never turn aside,

Nor from thy bosom flee ; Let nothing here ni}^ heart divide — I give it all to thee.

360 Whoso forsaketh not all thai he hath. C. M

Luke 14 ; 33.

AND must I part with all I have, Jesus, my Lord! for thee? This is my joy, since thou hast done Much more than this for me.

2 Yes. let it go ; one look from thee

Will more than make amends For all the losses I sustain Of credit, riches, friends.

3 Ten thousand worlds, ten thoufand lives,

How worthless tliey appear. Compared with thee, sui)remely good. Divinely bright and fair ! 223

M

THE GOSPEL,

4 Saviour of souls I while I froTQ thee

A sui«:le smile obtain. Thoiitrli destitute of all things else, 1 '11 glory in my gain.

i)\}l A plea for mercy. Vy« W-

ERCY alone can meet my case, l''or mercy. Lord. I cry ; Jesus, Redeemer, sliow thy face In mercy, or I die. 2 T perish, and my doom were just; But wilt Thou leave me?— Xo! 1 hold thee fast, my hope, my trust; I will not let thee go.

5 To thee, thee only will I cleave;

Thy word is all my plea ; That word is truth, and I believe — Have mercy, Lord, on me.

362 It if I: &« not afraid. C. M

Matt. 14: 27.

WHEX I sink down in gloom or fear, Ho])e blighted or delayed, Thv whisper. Lord, my heart shall cheer, "■'T is 1: be not afraid!" 2 Or, startled at some sudden blow, If fretful thoughts I feel, "Fear not, it is but I!'' shall flow As balm my wound to heaL 1 "N'or will I quit thy way, though foe^ Some onward pass defend; From each rough voice the watchword goes, '• Be not afraid ! . . . a friend !"

4 And O! when judgment's trumpet clear Awakes me from the grave. Still in its echo may I hear, "T is Christ! he comes to save." 224

FAITH AND REPENTANCE. OUt) Chriit our only hope. \j. P. M.

DESP0XDI:N'G sonl, O cease thy wo ; Dry up thy tears; to Jesus go, lu faith's appointed way; Let not thy unbelieving fears Still liold thee back — tliy Saviour hears— From him no longer stay.

2 No works of thine can e'er impart A balm to lieal tliy wounded heart,

Or solid comfort give; Trrn, then, to him who freelj' gave Ilis precious blood thy soul to save;

E'en now he bids thee live.

3 Helpless and lost, to Jesus fly I His power and love are ever nigh

To those who seek his face ; Thy deepest guilt on him was laid. He bore thy sins, thy ransom paid;

O, haste to share his grace.

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Ob4 You shall find rent for your souls. S. oi.

Matt. 11: 29.

H! T^hat avails my strife, My wandering to and fro? Thou hast the words of endless life; Ah ! whither should I go?

2 Thy condescending grace To me did freely move ;

It calls me still to seek thy face, And stoops to ask my love.

3 Lord! at thy feet I fall ; I long to be set free ;

I fain would now obey the call, And give up all for thee. 15 225

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THE GOSPEL, 365 Yielding. S. M,

ND can I yet delay My little all to give? To tear my soul from earth away For Jesug to receive ?

2 Nay, but I yield, I yi( Id;

I can hold o»it no more ; 1 sink, by dying love compelled, And own 'thee conqueror.

3 Though late, I all forsake;

My friends, my all resign ; Gracious Redeemer I take. O take, And seal me ever thine.

i Come, and possess me whole, Kor hence again remove ; Settle and fix my wavering soul With all thy weight of love.

6 My one desire be this, Thy only love to know ; To seek aild taste no other bliss. Xo other good below.

3()6 God's mercy to the penitent. <■

SWEET is the friendly voice Which speaks of life and peace: Which bids the penitent rejoice. And sin and sorrow cease.

2 No balm on earth like this

Can cheer the contrite heart; No flattering dreams of earthly biiss Such pure delight impart.

3 Still merciful and kind,

Thy mercy, liOrd, reveal ; The broken heart thy love can bind. The wounded spirit heal. 226

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FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

4 Tliy proscnco sliall restore

l'*pjice to my Jiiixious breast: Lord, let my "steps be drawn no more From paths which thou ha^t ble:>sed

^tJ7 father, f have xuin erf. 7'

" Luke 15: 18.

LO VE for all ! and can it be? Can I hope it is for me ? I. who strayed so lon<>: ago. Strayed so far, and fell so low!

2 I. the disobedient child, Wayward, passionate, and wild; 1, who left my Father's home In forbidden ways to i-oam !

3 I, who spurned his loving hold, I, who would not be controlled ; I, who would not hear his cull, I, the willful prodigal !

4 I. who wasted and misspent Every talent he had lent ;

I. wlio sinned again, again, Giving every passion rein!

5 To my Father can I go?— At his feet myself I'll throw, In his house thei;e yet may be Place, a servant's place, for me.

6 See, my Father waiting stands; See, he reaches out his hands; God is love ! I know, I see, Love for me — yes, even .ue

q()0 Sighiufj for home. tB

P EOF IE of the living God ! i I h.ive sought the world around, I'aths of sin and sorrow trod. Peace and comfort nowhere found. 227

THE BOSPEL,

2 Now to you my <.pirit turns.

Turns, a fno^itivo unblessed; Brethren ! wheie your altur burnfl, O receive me into rest.

3 Lonely I no lontjer roam,

Like the eloutV, the wind, the wave; Where yon dwell sha'l be my home, Where you die shall be my grave.

i Mine the God whom you adore, Yoar Redeemer shall be mine; Earth can till my heart uo more, Every idol 1 resign.

6 Tell me not of gain or loss,

Ease, enjoyment, pomp, and power; Welcome !' poverty and cross, Shame, reproach, aliliction's ho'ur.

6 "Follow me!" — I know thy voice,

Jesus, Lord ! thy steps J see;

Now I take thy yoke by choice,

Light thy burden now to me.

369 Longing for rest. 7s. doubie.

DOES the gospel word proclaim Kest for those that weary be ? Then, my soul, put in thy claim--

Sure that promise speaks to thee: Marks of grace I can not show.

All polluted is my best; But 1 weary am, I know. And the weary long for xcst.

2 Burdened with a load of sin,

Harassed with tormentin<x doubt, Hourly conflicts from within. Hourly crosses from without ;

FAITH AND REPENTANCE.

All mv little strenjrtli is <rone, Sink 1 liuist witlu.nt supply;

Sure upon the earth e uout Can more weaiy be than I.

3 In tlie ark the weary dove

Found a welcome resting? place; Thus my spirit lon*^s to prove

Best in Clii-ist, tlie Ark of j^race Tempest-tossed I long have been,

And the flood increases last; Open. Lord, and take me in.

Till tlie storm be overpast I

370

Fortenrd. '*•

Exodus U : 15.

WITEX we can not see our way, Let us trust, and still obey ; He who bids us forward go, Can not fail the way to show.

2 Though the sea be deep and wide, Though a passage seem denied; Fearless let us still i)roceed, Since the Lord vouchsafes to "lead.

3 Though it seems the gloom of 'light, Though we see no ray of light; Since the Lord himself is therr,

'T is not meet that we should fear.

4 Night with him is never night. Where he is, there all is light; When he calls us, why delay? They are happy who obey.

6 Be it ours. then, while we re here, Him to follow without fear ; Where he calls us. there to go, What he bids us. that to do 229

THE C50SPEL,

371 T\eu„>feen Friend. Ss & 6S»

n HOLY Sa\ioiirI P'rii'iul nnsoen, I

V/ Since on thine iinu tlioiibicld'j^tmc lean,^ Help me. throughout life's cliiiu^iug scene, ]>y liiith to cling- to thee!

2 Blest with this fellowship divine, Take what thou wilt. I'll not repine; For, as the branches to the vine, My soul would cling to thee.

8 ThouoJi far from home, fatifrned, opprcssctl, Here have I found a place of rest; An exile still, yet not unblest. Because 1 cling to thee.

4 What though the world deceitful prove, And earthly friends and hopes remove; With patient, uncomplaining love,

Still would 1 cling to thee.

5 Though oft I seem to tread alone

Life's dreary waste, with thorns o'ergro"vrii, Thy voice of love in gentlest tone. Still whispers, "Cling to me !"

6 Thougli faith and hope are often tried, I ask not. need not aught beside;

So safe, so calm, so satlslled. The soul that clings to thee I

372 Cli)>g to the Crucified. 6»

nLTXG to the Crucified: Y His eye shall gua.il thee well— For thee, fasi from his side, The crimson current fell. 2 Cling to the Crucified! My weary feet in peace His tender hand shall g.iide Till all thy wanderings cease. 220

BAPTISM.

3 Clincr to the Crucified! His love the jfoldeii door For thee shall open wide, And bless thee evermore.

THE GOSPEL— BAPTISM

373 Ashamed of Jesus i L. M

JESUS, and shall it ever be, A mortal man asham'd of thee :^ -V^hani'd of thee, whom ano:els prai£e. Whose glory shines tlirough endless days.

2 Asham'd of Jesus! Sooner far Let ev'ning blush to own a star I He sheds the beams of light divme O'er this benighted soul of muie.

3 Asham'd of Jesus! Just as soon Letmidnightbe asham'd of noon: 'Tis midnight with m.y soul, till he. Bright Morning Star, bid darkness flex.

^ Asham'd of Jesus! that dear friend, On whom my hopes of heav n depend! Kol when 1 blush, be this my shaiLC, That 1 no more revere his name.

5 Asham'd of Jesus! Yes, I may. When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save.

6 Till then— nor is my boasting vain— Till then I'll boast a Sav our slam! And O! may this my glory be, That Christ is not asliam'd of mel

7 His institutions w^ould I prize.

Take up my cross, the shame despise— Dare to defend his noble cause, ^

And yield obedience to his laws. 231

THE GOSPEL,

374 The fpiril »/ obedience. L. M.

WE love tliy name, we love thp laws, And joyfully embrace thy c iii*e; AVe love thy cross, the shame, tht pain, O Lamb of God, for sinners slain.

2 We sink beneath the mystic flood • O, batlie us in tiiy cleansing blood; We die to sin, and seek a grave. With thee, beneath tiie yielding wavo#

i And as we rise, witli tliee to live, O, let the Holy Spirit give The sealing unction from above, Tlie breath of life, the lire of love.

375 Fnllowing. L. M .

JESUS my all to heav'n has gone, He whom 1 tix my hopes upon; His path I see, and I '11 pursue The narrow wa}', till him 1 view. 2 Tiie way the lioly prophets went, The road tlnit leads from banishment. The Kind's higliway of holiness — 1 *11 go, for all his paths Lre peace.

376 Cfiriat'a example. iJ. M,

OUR Saviour bowM beneath he -wave, And meekly sought a watt.ry grave; Come see the sacred juth he trod, A path well pleasing to our God. His voice we hear, his footsteps trace, And hither come to seek his face, To do his will, to feel his love; And join our songs with songs above. 4 Hosanna to the Lamb divir.e! Let endless glories round him shine I High o'er the heavens forever reign, O Lamb of God! for sinners slain I

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BAITISM. 377 ^^« baptism of Jestu. L. M.

COlSrE, liappy souls, adore the Lamb, Who lov"d our race e'er thiu began,

Wlio vail'd his Godhead hi our ch\y.

And in an liumble manger lay. 2 To Jordan'-s stream the Spirit led.

To mark the path his saints should tread;

With joy they trace the sacred May,

To see the place where Jesus lay. 8 Baptiz'd by John in Jordan's wave.

The Saviour left his wat'ry grave;

Heav'n own'd the deed, approv'd the way,

And bless'd the place where Jesus lay. 4 Come, all who love his precious name;

Come tread his stei)s, and leai-n of him;

Happy beyond expression they

Who iind the place where Jesus lay.

q7o -^ bnjjtismal hi/mn. li. JVl.

THE great Redeemer we adore, Wlio came tlie lost to seek and save — Went humbly down from Jordan's shore To tind a tomb beneath its wave !

2 With thee into tliy watery tomb.

Lord, 'tis our glory to descend; 'Tis wondrous grace that gives is room To share tlie grave of such a friend.

3 Yet as the yielding waves give way

To let us see the light again, So, on the resurrection day. The bands of death proved weak an: vain % Thus, when thou shalt again appenr. The gates of death shall open wide . Oar dust thy mighty voice shall liear, And rise and triumph at thy side. U33

TlxE GOSPEL,

3(1) Jf oity man eerve me, ttc. Li» M.«

Joliii 12 : 26.

SEE how the willing converts trace The path their "rejit Kecleeuier trod; And follow throji^h his liqnid j^rave The meek, the lowly Son of God! 'I Here they renounce tlieir former deeds, And to a heavenly life aspire, Tliei; rags for glorious robes exchanged, They siiine in clean and bright attire.

3 O sacred rite, by thee the name

Of Jesus we to own begin: This is our resurrection pledge. Pledge of the pardon of our sin.

4 Glory to God on high be given,

AVho shows his grace to sinful men ; Let saints on earth, and hosts in heaven, In concert join their loud Amen.

380 Hinder me not. C. M,

Gen. 24: 56.

IN all my Lord's appointed ways, M}' journey 1*11 pursue; Hinder me not. you nuich loy'd saints, For I must go with you.

2 Through Hoods and tlames, if Jesus Vead,

1 '11 follow where he goes; Hinder me not. shall be my cry, Though earth and hell opfo'se.

3 Through irials and through suCT lings too,

T"ll go at his conuuand : Hiiider me not. for I am bound To m}' hnmanuel's land.

4 And wiien my Saviour calls me home,

Still this njy cry shall bo. — Hinder me not^'omc, welcome death — I'll gladly go with thee. ^a4

BAPTISM

38 I He that is ashamed of me aiA pf my \f'^-^-^'

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Mark 8 : 38,

STTAM'D of Christ! our fiouls tlisdam J.3. The moan, unj^en'roiis thoujcht; Shiill we disown that tVienil whose blood To man salvation brought?

2 With tlie glad news of love and peace

From heav'n to eartli he came; For us endur'd the painful cross, For us despis'd tlie shame. ^

3 To his command let us submit

Ourselves without delny; Our lives— 3'ea. thousand lives of ours, His love can ne'er repay.

4 Each faithful foll'wer Jesus views

With infinite delight; , . , - v

Their lives to him are dear— their death Is precious in his sight.

5 To bear his name— his cross to bear—

Our liighest lionor tliis! Wlio nobly sntVers for him now Shall reign with him in bliss.

^ft9 He left m au example. C. M.

^^^ ^ 1 ret 2: 21.

BUKTED beneath the yielAing wave The great Kedeemer lies • Faith views him in the wate.-/ grave, And thenee beholds him rise.

2 With ioy we in his footsteps tread.

And would his cause maintain. Like him be luunber'd with the dead And with him rise and reigiL

3 Now, blest Iledeemer. we to thee

Our grateful voices raise : Wash'd in the fomitain of thy blood, Our lives shall be thy praise. 235

THE GOSPEL,

Ob3 Lord, if thou wilt. etc. C M,

Mutt. S : 2.

OLOTtr, and will thy panriiing lore El 11 brace a wretch so vile? Wilt thou my load of ^i^uilt remove, And bless me with thy smile?

2 Hast thou the cross for me endur'd,

And all its shame despis'd? And shall 1 be asham'd, O Lord, With tliee to be baptiz'd?

3 Didst thon the great example lead.

In Jordan's s\vellin<r tlood ! And siiall my pride disdain the deed, That's worthy of my God !

4 O I^ord, the ardor of thy love

Keproves my cold delays; And now my willing footsteps move In thy delightful ways.

384 The Holy Spirit descended, etc. C. M.

Luke 3 : 22.

MEEKLY in Jordan's flowing streL;ia The great liedeemer bov,ed; Bright was the glory's sacred beam That hushed the wondering crowd.

2 Thus God descended to apjn'ove

The deed tliat Christ had done; Thus came the embl,ematic Dovt;, And hovered o'er the Son.

3 So. may the Spirit come to-day

To our baptismal scene: Let thouglits of ear Ji be far away, And every mind serene.

4 This day we give to holy jo> ;

This day to heaven belongs: Raised to new life, we will employ In melody our tongues. 236

BAPTISM.

Qft^ 1 come to do thy m 1. C. M.

*'°»' Heb. 10 ; 7.

tt T COME." the threat Redeem bt cries,

1 '^TodothyAvUl, O Lord!"' At Jordaivs flood, behold ! he seaU

The sure prophetic word. J "Thus it becomes us to fulfill

All righteousness," he said; Ht spake otedieut, and beneath

The yielding wave was laid. 9 Hark! a glad voice— the Father speaks,

From heaven's exalted hight;^ "This is my Son. mv well belov'd,

In whom I do delight."

4 Jesus, the Saviour, well belov'dl

His name we will profess, Like him, desirous to fulfill Each law of righteousness.

5 No more we'll count ourselves our own,

But his in bonds of love; O! may such bonds for ever draw Our souls to things above.

386 M.«R3:16.

COME and behold the place. Where once your Saviour lay; Confess that he is Lord of all. And humble homage pay. 2 Laid in the watery grave. He quickly rose again ; Buried with him, we too shall riSfS, And endless life obtain. 8 Now may the Spirit crown. With tokens of his grace. The solemn service of this day, And bid us go in peace. 237

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THE GOSPEL,

387 The »ame. S. M.

SAVIOUT^. thylaw welo%e, Thy pure example bless. And witlj a rinu uiiwaveriii^ zeal Would ill thy footsteps press.

2 Xot to the tiery pains

B}^ which the martyrs bled; Not to the scourge, the thorn, the crofla, Our favored feet are led ; —

3 But. at tills peacefid tide,

Assembled in thy fear. The homa«rc of obedient hearts, We humbly ofter here.

388 Follow than me. S. M.

John 21 : 22.

HERE. Saviour, we wouhl come, In thine appointed way; Obedient to thy \\\^h commands. Our solemn "vow's we pay.

2 O, bless this sacred rite. To brinof us near to thee; And may we find that as our day Our strength shall also be.

389 Thiia it becomeih HH. S. M.

Matt. 3: 15.

WITH willing hearts we tread The path the Saviour trod^ We love th' example of our Head, The glorious I.anib of God.

2 On thee, on thee aVr>ne, Our hope and faitii rely; O thou who didst for sin atone, Who dids,*; for sinners die. 238

BAPTFSM.

3 We trust thy sacrifice;

To thy dear cross we flee; O, may we die to sin, and rise To life and bliss in thee.

390 ^orrf, aavfi me. 7s. 6 lines.

Malt. 14: 30.

JESUS, Lamb of God. for me Tliou. the Lord of life, didst die ; Whitlier — whitlier. but to thee,

Can a trembling sinner fly? Death's dark watei-s o'er me roll, Save, O save, my sinlvino^ soul !

2 Never bowed a martyred head,

Wei^lied with equal sorrow down; Never blood so i-ich was shed.

Never liinj? wore such a crown! To thy cross and sacrifice, Faitli now lifts her tearful eyes.

3 All my soul, by love subdued.

Melts in deep contrition there; By thy mi«^hty grace renewed.

New-born hope forbids despair; Lord, thou canst my guilt forgive, Thou hast bid me look and live.

4 While with broken heart I kneel,

Sinks the inward storm to rest; Life — immortal life — I feel

Kindled in my throbbing breast; Thine — for ever thine — 1 am. Glory to the bleeding Lamb!

3D1 And hath washed us from ^tir sins, etc. 78»

Rev. 1 6.

lESUS, to thy wounds I fly; *l Purge my sins of deepest dye Lamb of God. for sinners slain, Wash away my crimson stain. 239

THE GOSPEL,

2 Pur^e me in that sacred flood, In that foimtahi of thy blood; Then thy Father's eye shall see Not a spot of guilt in me.

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392 He is our peace. 7s. 6 HneS.

Epb. 2: U.

[J EARY souls, that wander wide From the cential point of blisa, Turn to Jesus crucified;

Fly to those dear wounds of his; Sink into the purple flood, Kise into the life of God.

2 Find in Christ the way of peace, Peace unspeakable, unknown ;

By Ills pain he gives you ease, Life, by his expiring groan;

Rise, exalted by his fall;

Find in Christ your all in all.

8 O believe the record true,

God to yon his Son hath given!

You may now be happy too ; Find on earth the life of heaven;

Live the life of lieaven above,

Al] the life of glorious love.

393 ir^or and obey. 8s & 7s.

Hl.TitBLE souls, who seek salvation Through the Lamb's redeeming llood Ufar the voice of revelation; Tread the path that Jesus trod.

2 ilear the blest Redeemer call you ; Listen to his heav'nly voice; Dread no ills that can befall you. While you make his ways vour choice. 2^

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3 Plainly here his footsteps tracing, Follow him without delay. Gladly his command embracing ; Lo I your Captain leads the way.

394 Calling on the name of the Lord. 8s, 7s & 4.

Acts 22 : IG.

GE ACIOUS Saviour, we adore thee ; Purchased by thy precious blood We present ourselves before thee, Now to walk the narrow road :

Saviour guide us — Guide us to our heavenly home.

2 Thou didst mark our path of duty ; Thou wast laid beneath the wave ; Thou didst rise in glorious beautj^, From the semblance of tlie grave ;

May we follow In the same delightful way.

REMISSION OF SINS.

395 The joys of pardon. Jj. M.

FOEGIYENESS! 'tis a joyful sound To malefactors doomed to die ; Publish the bliss the world around ; You seraphs, shout it from the sky I

2 'Tis the rich gift of love divine;

'T is full, outmeasuring ev'ry crime ; Unclouded shall its glories shine. And feel no change by changing time.

3 For this stupendous love of heav'n.

What grateful honors shall we show I Wliere much transgression is forgiv'n Let love in equal ardors glow. 16 ' 241

THE GOSPEL,

4 By this inspir'd, let all our days With gospel holiness be crown'd ; Let truth and goodness, prayer and praise In all abide, in all abound.

<)t/U Blessed is the man lohoae sin is covered. J. J. M, Rom. 4 : 7.

EARTH has a joy unknown in heav'n — The new-born joy of sins forg-lv'n I Tears of such pure and deep delight, O angels ! never dimm'd jouv sight.

2 You saw of old on chaos rise The beauteous pillars of the skies ;

You know where morn exulting springs, And ev'ning folds her drooping wings.

3 Bright heralds of th' Eternal Will, Abroad his errands you fulfill ; Or, thron'd in floods of beamy day, Symphonious in his presence play.

4 Loud is the song — the heav'nly plain Is shaken with the choral strain : And dying echoes, floating far, Draw music from each chnning star.

5 But I amid your choirs shall shine. And all your knowledge shall be mine ; You on your harps must lean to hear A secret chord that mine shall bear.

397 Self-dedication. L. M

LORD, I am thine, entirely thnie, Purchased alone by blood divine ; With full consent I yield to thee, And own thy sovereign right to me. 2 Grant me, in mercy, now a place Among the children of thy grace ; A wretched sinner, lost to God, But ransomed by Imm^nuel's blood. 242

REMISSION OF SINS.

3 Thee, my new Master, now I call, And consecrate to thee my all : Lord, let me live and die to thee; Be thine through all eternity.

398 Sapjnj Bay. L. M.

0 HAPPY day, that fixed my choice On thee, my Saviour and my God ! Wei may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell it:s raptures all abroad.

CHOEUS.

Happy day, happy day. When Jesus washed my sins away ; He taught me how to watch and 'pi'^'iy And live rejoicing every day

2 0 happy boDd, that seals my vows

To him who merits all my love ! Let cheerful anthems fill his house. While to that sacred shrine I move.

3 'Tis done; — the great transaction's done;

I am my Lord's, and he is mine; He drew me, and I followed on. Charmed to confess the voice divine.

4 I^ow rest, my lon^ divided heart !

Fixed on this blissful center rest ; Here have I found a nobler part. Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast. 6 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow That vow renewed shall duilj hear; Till in life's latest hour I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear.

QoJ Joy o) aomecration to Christ. L. jyi .

OSWEETL^Y breathe the lyres above, , Wlien angels touch the quivering string, And wake, to chant Immanuel's love. Such strains^ angel-lips can sing ! 243

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2 Anc sweet, on earth, the choral swell.

From mortal tongues, of gladsome lays; When pardoned souls their raptures tell. And, grateful, hymn Immanuel's praise.

3 Jesus, thy name our souls adore;

We own the bond that makes us tluno ; And carnal joys, that charmed before, For thy dear sake we now resign.

4 Our hearts, by dying love subdued,

Accept thine offered grace to-day;

Beneath the cross, with blood bedewed,

We bow, and give ourselves away,

5 In thee we trust — on thee rely ;

Though wc are feeble, thou art strong ; O. keep us till our spirits fly To join the bright, immortal throng!

400 The sure refuge. L. M. 6 Hnei.

IVrOW I have found the ground wherein i 1 Sure my soul's anchor may remain ; The wounds of Jesus, for my sin.

Before the world's foundation slain ; Whose mercy shall unshaken stay, Wlien heaven and earth are fled away.

2 O Love, thou bottomless abyss !

My sins are swallowdl up in thee ; Cover'd is my unrio-hteousness,

From condemnation now I 'ra free ; While Jesus' blood through earth and ekiog, Mercy, free, boundless mercy ! cries.

3 With fliith I plunge me in this sea,

Here is my hope, my joy. my rest; Hither, when hell assails, I flee,

1 look into my Saviour's breast. Away, sad doubt, and anxious fear I M^Tcy is all that's writte^here. 244

REMISSION OF SIXS.

4 Tho' waves and storms go o'er m}^ head, Tho' strength, and health, and friends be

Tho' joys be withered all, and dead ; [gone ,• Tho' every comfort be withdrawn —

Steadfast on this my soul relies :

Father, thy mercy never dies.

401 What shall I render tinto thee. L, M.

Psalm 116: 12.

REDEEM'D from guilt, redeem'd from fears. My soul enlarged, and dried my tears, What can I do, O Love Divine, What, to repay such gifts as thine?

2 What can I do, so poor, so weak. But from thy hands new blessings seek, A heart to feel thy mercies more,

A soul to know thee, and adore ?

3 O teach me at thy feet to fall. And yield thee up myself, my all ! Before thy saints my debts to own, And live and die to thee alone !

4 Thy Spirit, Lord, at large impart, Expand and raise and fill my heart ! So may 1 hope my life shall be Some laint return, O Lord, to thee.

4U^ -^ot as the world givetl^ 0. M,

John 14: 27

HOW happy is the Christian's state I His sins are all forgiv'n ; A clieering ray confirms the grace, And lifts his hopes to heav'n. 2 Though in the rugged path of life He heaves the pensive sigh; i''et, trusting in his Gocl, he finds Deliv*ring grace is nigh. 245

THE GOSPEL,

3 It to prevent his waiicl'riiig steps,

He feels the chastening- rod, The gentle stroke shall bring him back To his forgiving God.

4 And when the welcome message comes

To call his soul away. His soul in raptures shall ascend To everlasting day.

40iJ I loas blind, but noio I see. 0. M.

John 9 : 25.

AMAZING grace ! (how sweet the sound I) That sav'd a wretch like me ! I once was lost, but now am found ; Was blind, but now I see.

2 Through many dangers, toi^ls, and snares,

I have already come ; 'T is grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

3 The Lord has promised good to me,

His word my hope secures ; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures.

4 Yes, when this heart and flesh sha]. fail,

And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess within the vail A life of jo}'' and peace.

404 Net mess of life. CM.

Koni. 6 : 4.

HOW happy every child of grace, Who knows his sins forgiven! This earth, lie cries, is not mj^ plac«, I seek my home in heaven. 2 A countrv far froni mortal sight, Yet O, by faith I see The land of rest, the saints' delight. Til 3 heaven prepared for me. 246

REMISSION OF SIN3.

3 O, what a bless6d hope is ours !

While here on earth we stay, We more than taste the heavenly p( s^ers, And ante-date that day.

4 We feel the resurrection near,

Our life in Christ conceai.ed, And with his glorious presence here Our earthen vessels filled.

5 O, would he all of heaven bestow !

Then like our Lord we'll rise ; Our bodies, fully ransomed, go To take the glorious prize.

G On him with rapture then 1 '11 gaze, Who bought the bliss for me, ^nd shout and wonder at his grace, Through all eternity.

405 ^y 9^^^^ ^'"'^ y^ saved. ^« -'^

n RACE ! 't is a charming sound, vT Harmonious to the ear ; Heav'n with the echo shall resound And all the earth shall hear.

2 Grace first contrived the way To save rebellious man ; • *And all the steps that grace display. Which drew the wondrous plan.

^ Orace led our wand'ring i^eet To tread the heav'nly road ; And new supplies each hour we meet. While pressing on to God.

4 Grace all the work shall crown Through everlasting days ; It lays in heav'n the topmost stone, And well deserves our praise. 247

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40O Such knowledge is too tvonderful for me. o. M..

rsalm 139 : G.

BLEST Saviour! Friend divine ! Thou source of boundless love ! The hope of all thy saints on earth, The joy of all above !

2 How can I tell thy worth !

Ho\v make thy glories known ! No language can thy goodness speak, No tongue thy mercies own !

3 My words can not express,

The sweetness of thy name ! Nor can my feeble lips declare, The wonders of thy fame !

4 Then take my trusting heart,

I can not give thee more ; Make rich my soul's deep poverty. From thine un wasting store!

407 ^ »«'» creature. 8s & 7s, peculiar.

2 Cor. 5 : 17.

SINCE first thy M^ord awaked my heart Like liglit new dawning o'er me. Where'er 1 turn my eyes, thou art All light and love before me.

2 Naught else I Yeel. or hear, or see,

All bonds of earth I sever ; Thee, O my Lord, and only thee, I live for. now, and ever.

3 Like him wliose fetters dropped aAvay

When light shone o'er his prison, M)' soul, now touch'd by mercy's ray Hath from its chains arisen.

4 And shall tlie soul tliou bid'st be free

Return to bondage ? Never ! Thee. O my God, and only thee, I live for, now, and ever 248

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408 Joy unspeakable and full of glory . J: . M. 1 Pet. 1:8.'

HOW happy are they who their Savioiii obey And have hiicl up their treasures above! Tongue can not express tlie sweet comfort and Of a soul in its earliest love ! [peace

2 This comfoit is mine, since the favor divine I have found in the blood of the Lamb :

Since the truth I believ'd what a joy I 've re- What a heaven in Jesus' blest name ! [ceiv'd,

3 'T is a heav'n below my Redeemer to know, And the angels can do nothing more

Than to fall at his feet, and the story repeat, And the lover of sinners adore !

4 Jesus all the day long is my joy and my song; O that all to this refuo-e may ily !

He has lov'd me, I cried, he has suffered and To redeem such a rebel as I ! [died

5 On the wings of his love I am carried above All my sin, and temptation, and pain ;

O why should I grieve, while on him I believe! O why should I sorrow again !

6 O the rapturous hight of that holy delight. Which 1 find in the life-giving blood !

Of my Saviour possess'd, I am perfectly bless'd, Being fill'd with the fi llness of God!

7 ISTow my I emnant of days will I spend to his Who has died me from sin to redeem : [praise

)Miether man}^ or few, all my years are his The}' shall all be devoted to him. [due ;

8 Whal a mercy is this! what a heaven of bliss! How unspeakably happy am I ,

Gathered into the fold, with believ ers enroll'd— With belie '^ers tr live and to die ! 249

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SPIRIT OF ADOPTION".

4 09 you hath he quickened. -L. M!»

Col. 2: 13.

LIKE morning — when her early breeze Breaks up the surface of the seas, That, in their flirrows, dark witli night Her hand maj^ sow tlie seeds of light —

2 Thy grace can send its breatliings o'er The spirit dark and lost before ; And, freshening all its depths, prepare For truth divine to enter there.

3 Till David touched his sacred lyre, In silence lay the unbreathing wire ; But when he swept its chords along. Then angels stooped to hear the song.

4 So sleeps the soul, till thou, O Lord. Shall deign to touch its lifeless chord; Till, waked by thee, its breath shall rise In music worthy of the skies.

4 10 ^«« 9¥( of the Hohj Spirit. L. M.

Acts 2: 33.

OLORD ! and shall thy Spirit rest In such a wretched heart as mine! Unworthy dwelling! glorious guest! Favor astonishing, divine ! 2 When sin prevails, and gloomy fear, And hope almost expires in night, L.ord, can thy Spirit tlien be liere. Great Spring of comfort, life and light ^ b Sure the blest Comforter is nigh ! 'Tis he sustains my fainting heart; Else would my hopes for ever die, And every eli^ ering ray depart.

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4 When some kind promise glads mj soul,

Do I not find liis healing voice The tempest of my fears control, _ And hid my drooping powers rejoice!

5 Let thy kind Spirit in my heart

For ever dwell, O God of love! And light and heavenly peace nnpart— Sweet earnest of the joys above.

\\\ The Beatitudes. L. M.

BLESS'D are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty ; Treasures of grace to them are giv'n, And crowns of joy laid up in heav'n.

2 Bless'd are the men of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart ; The blood of Christ divinely flows,

A healing balm for all their woes.

3 Bless'd are the souls who thirst for grace, Hunger and thirst for righteousness; They shall be well supplied, and ted AVith living streams and living bread.

4 Bless'd are the men of peaceful life, Who quench the glowing coals of strife; They shall be call'd the heirs of bliss, The sons of God, the God of peace.

5 Bless'd are the suff' rers who partake Of pain and shame for Jes is" sake; Their souls shall triumph iu the Loid : Glory and joy are their reward

412 In Christ. ^- ^^

GOD of my life! thy boundless grace, Chose, pardoned, and adopted me ; My rest, my home, my dwelling-i lace ; Father! I cone, I come to thee. 251

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2 Jesus, my hope, my roclc, my shield ! Whose precious blood was shed for me, luto thy hands mj soul 1 yield;

Saviour I J come, 1 come to thee. J

4:lo Se is not ashamed to call them brethren. -L'. M. J Heb. 2 : 11. I

HONOR and happiness unite, To make the Christiaifs name a praiae ^ How fair the scene, how clear the light, That tills the remnant of his days!

2 A king-ly character he bears,

No change his priestly office knows; Unfading is the crown lie wears, His joys can never reach a close.

3 Adorn'd with glory from on high,

Salvation shines upon his face ; His robe is of the ethereal dye. His steps are dignity and grace.

4 Inferior honors he disdains,

Nor stoops to take applause from eari The King cf kings himself maintains The expenses of his neavenly birth.

5 The noblest creature seen below,

Ordain'd to till a throne above ; God gives him all he can bestow, His kingdom of eterwal love !

6 My soul is ravish'd at the thought!

Methinks from earth 1 see him rise! Angels congratulate his lot. And shout him welcome to the sk.f ?

414 Peace in the storm. C!

OED, in whose might the Saviour Tlie dark and stormy wave. And trusted in his Father's arm, Omnipotent to save ; — 252

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2 When thickly round our footsteps rise

The floods and storms of life, Grant iis thy Spirit, Lord, to still T he dark and fearful strife.

3 Strong in our trust, on thee reposed.

The ocean path we '11 dare. Though waves around us rage and foam, Since thou art present there.

i I 5 drying, Abba, Father. C. M.

Gal. 4: 6.

FATHER! I wait before thy throne; Call me a child of thine ; And let the Spirit of thy Son, Fill this poor heart of mine. 2 There shed thy promised love abroad, And make my comfort strong; Then shall I say, my Father, God I With an unwavering tongue.

416 ^« ^o«e left all, etc. C. M.

Matt. 19 : 27.

THERE is a name I love to hear, I love to speak its worth ; It sounds like music in mine ear, The sweetest name on earth. 2 Jt tells me of a Saviour's love, Who died to set me free ; It tells me of his precious blood. The sinner's perfect plea. i It tells me of a Father's smile. Beaming upon his child ; It cheers me through this "little wl He," Through desert, waste, and wild.

4 It bids my trembling heart lejoice,

It dries each rising tear. It tells Hie in '' a still small voice," To trust and never fear. 253

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5 Jesus' the name I love so well,

The name I love to hear ! No saint on earth its worth can tell, No heart conceive how clear. ■

6 This name shall shed its fragrance sti:i I

Along this th-ornj^ road, Shall sweetly smooth the rugged hill That leads me up to God.

417 The Spirit of God dioelleth xoithin you. C. M,

1 Cor. 3: 16.

LORD, let thy Spirit penetrate This heart and soul of mine; And my whole being with thy grace i Pervade, O Life divine! I

2 As this clear air surrounds the earth.

Thy grace around me roll; As the fresh lioht pervades the air. So pierce ana till my soul.

3 As from these clouds drops down in Ic ve

The precious summer rain. So from thyself pour down the flood That freshens all again.

4 As these fair flowers exhale theii- scont

In gladness at our feet. So from thyself let fragrance breathe. More heavenly and more sweet.

5 Thus life within our lifeless hearts,

Shall make its glad abode ; And we shall shine in beauteous light, Filled with the light of God.

418 1 '^'^m write my law in their hearts. S. M.

Heb. 8: 1 .

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My soul would cleave to thee ;

Let nauo-ht my purpose move; O, let my faith more steadfast be,

And more intense my love !

2 Long as my trials last.

Long as the cross I bear, O. let my soul on thee be cast

In confidence and prayer ! CondMCt me to the shore

Of everlasting peace, Where storm and tempest rise no more,

Where sin and sorrow cease.

4" 11) TTiat they may he one in vx. fe. M,

John 17 : 21.

THY Spirit shall unite Our souls to thee our Head ; Shall form us to thine image bright, That we thy paths may tread.

2 Death may our souls divide

From these abodes of clay ; IBut love shall keep us near thy side Through all the gloomy way.

3 Since Christ and we are one.

Why should we doubt or fear ! If he In heaven hath fixed his throne, He '11 fix his members there.

4 i-U ^n whom we have redemption. 7s, 6 IinOR

Coll. 1 : 14.

BLESSED are the sons of God; They are bought with Jesus' blood They are ransomed from the grave ; Life eternal they shall have : With them numbered may we be. Here, and in eternity. 255

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2 They are j astified by grace. They enjoy the Saviour's peace; All their sins are washed away ; They shall stand in God's gniat day: With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity.

3 They are lights upon the earth, — Children of a heavenly birth, — One with God, with Jesus one ; Glory is in them begun ; With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity.

4-^1 God, our salvation , OS & '7l

(1ALL Tehovah thy salvation, J Rest beneath th' Almighty's shade ; In his secret habitation

Dwell, and never be dismayed. Guile nor violence can harm thee.

In eternal silence there; There no tumult shall alarm thee; Thou Shalt dread no hidden snare.

2 Since with pure and firm aifection

Thou on God hast set thy love, With the wings of his protection

He will shield thee from above; Thou shalt call on him in trouble ;

He will hearken; he will save; Here for grief reward thee double ;

Crown with life beyond the grave.

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422 The Holy Spirit the Comforter. 8s, 6s & ds,

iUR blest Redeemer, ere he breathed His tender, last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed With us to dwell.

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2 He came in tongues of liA'lng flame,

To teach, convince, subdue; All powerful as the wind he came. As viewless too.

3 He came, sweet influence to impart,

A gracious, willing guest, While he can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. i And his that gentle voice we hear.

Soft as the breeze of even, [fear,

That checks each fault, that calms each And speaks of heaven.

123 The peace of God. P.M.

Phil. 4: 7.

[J E ask for peace, O Lord ! Th}^ children ask thy peace; Not what the world calls rest.

That toil and care should cease. That through bright sunny hours

Calm life should fleet away, And tranquil night should fade

In smiling day,— [pray.

It is not for such peace that we would

2 We ask for peace, O Lord !

Yet not to stand secure. Girt round with iron pride,

Contented to endure: Crushing the gentle strings,

That human hearts should knoAV, Untouched by others' joys

Or others' wo ; — Thou, O dear Lord, wilt never teach us so.

3 We ask thy peace, O Lord!

Through storm, and fear, and strife. To light and guide us on.

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Shall cheer the desperate fight, Or nerve, what the world calls,

Our wasted might : [light.

Yet pressing through the darkness to the

i It is thine own, O Lord !

Who toil while others sleep, Who sow with loving care

What other hands shall reap : They lean on thee entranced

In calm and perfect rest : Give us that peace, O Lord I

Divine and blest, [thee best.

Thou keepest for those hearts who love

4 24 ^e will give the Holy Spirit, etc. H. M.

Luke 11 : 13.

OTHOU that hearest prayer, Attend our humble cry, And let thy servants share

Tliy blessings from on high : We plead the promise of tliy word ; Grant us thy Holy Spirit, Lord.

2 If earthly parents hear

Their children when they cry,— If they, with love sincere,

Their vaiied wants supply, — Much more wilt thoa thy loVe display. And answer when thy children prav.

^ 25 ^^^ world knoweth uh not. 0. H. M.

I John .3: 1.

1ET others boast their ancient lino, J In long succession great; In the proud list let heroes sliine, And monarchs swell the state/ Descended from the King of kings, Eacli saint a nobler title sings. 258

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2 Pronounce me, gr!;3ioiis God, thy son,

Own me an heir divine; I '11 pity princes on the throne,

Wlien I can call thet mine Scepters and crowns unenvied rise, And lose their luster in my eyes.

3 Content, obscure, I pass my days,

To all I meet unknown. And wait till thou thy child shalt raise,

And seat me near thy throne : No name, no honors here I crave. Well pleas'd with those beyond tlie grave.

4 Jesus, my elder brother, lives;

With him I, too, shall reign ; Nor sin, nor death, while he survives,

Shall malve the promise vain; In him my title stands secure. And shall while endless years endure.

5 When he, in robes divinel}^ bright,

Shall once again appear. Thou, too. my soul, shalt shine in light.

And his full image bear : Enough ! — I wait th' appointed day — Bless'd Saviour, haste, and come away !

THE HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE.

42 O Our life is a vapor. L M.

James 4 : 14.

HOW vain is all beneath the s^A.es ! . How transient every earthly bliys! How slender all the fondest ties Tliat bind us to a world like this !

2 Tlie evening cloud, the morning dew Tiie Avithering grass, the fading flower O^ earthly hopes are emblems true, The glory of a passing hour. 259

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3 But thongh earth's fairest blossoms die,

And all beneath the skies is vain, There is a brighter world on high, Beyond tlie reach of care and pair;.

4 Then let the hope of joys to come

Dispel our cares, aiid chase our fears; If God be ours, we "re traveling home, Though passing through a vale of tears.

427 F'ujht the good fight of faith. L. M.

1 Tim. 6 : 12.

STAND up. my soul, shake off thy fears, And gird the gospel armor on ; March to the gates of endless joy. Where Jesus, thy great Captain 's gone.

2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course;

But hell and sin are vanquished foes; Thy Saviour nailed them to the cross. And sung th j ti'iumph when he rose.

3 Then let my soul march boldly oh.

Press foi-ward to the heavenly gate ; There peace and joy eternal reign. And glittering" robes for conquerors wait.

4 There shall I wear a starry crown.

And triumph in almighty grace. While all tlie armies of the skies Join in iny glorious Leader's praise.

428 ^^'^ ^'"""^ °f promise. yj

THERE is a land of pure deligh\ Wliere saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night. And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides. And never withering floweis; Death, like a na; -ow sea,divides Thi? heavenlj 'and from ours. 2G0

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3 Sweet fields, beyond the Rwelling flood,

Stand dressed in living green ;

So to tlie Jews old Canaan stood,

Wliile Jordan rolled between.

4 Bnt timorous mortals start and shrink

To cross this narrow sea, And linger, shivering on the brink, And fear to launch away.

5 O ! could we make our doubts remove

Those gloomy doubts that rise. And see the Canaan that we love, With unbeclouded eyes ;

6 Could we but climb where Moses stood,

And view the landscape o'er; Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood Should fright us from the shore.

429 The land that %8 afar off . CM.

^ Isaiah 33: 17.

FAR from these narrow scenes of night Unbounded glories rise ; And realms of inflnite delight, Unknown to mortal eyes.

2 Celestial laud! could our weak eyes

But half thy chai ms explore, How would our spi -its long to rise, And dwell on earth no more :

3 There pain and sickness never come,

And grief no place obtains ; Health triiunphs in immortal b'oom. And endless pleasure reigns !

4 No cloud these blissful regions know,

For ever briglit and fair I For sin, the source of ev'ry wo, Can nevei enter there. 261

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5 There no alternate night is kno\7n, Nor sun's faint sickly ray ; But glory from the sacred throne Spreads everlasting day.

toO ^"2 all shall meet in heaven. v->.

HAIL, sweetest, dearest tie, that h.jids Our glowing hearts in one ; Hail, sacred liope, that tunes our minds

To harmony divine. It is the hope, the blissful hope.

Which Jesus' grace has given — The hope, when days aiid years are past, We all shall meet in heaven.

2 What though the northern wintry blast

Shall liowl around our cot ; What though beneath an eastern sun

Be cast our distant lot ; Yet still we share the blissful hope,

Which Jesus' grace has given — The hope, wlien days and years are past,

We all shall meet in heaven.

3 From eastern shores, from northern lands,

From western liill and plain. From southern climes, the brother-bands

May hope to meet again ; It is the hope, the blissful hope,

Which Jesus' grace has given; The liope, when life and time are o'tr.

We all shall meet in heaven.

4 From Barmah's shores, from Afric's strand,

From India's burning plain, Fr)m Europe, from Columbia's land,

We hope to meet again ; It is the hope, Mie blissful hope.

Which Jesus grace lias given. The hoi^e, when days ?nd years are j/asS,

We all shall meet in heaven. 262

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5 No lingering look, nor parting jigli,

Our future meeting knows ; Tliere friendship beams from every eye,

And love immortal glows. O sacred hope ! O blissful hope !

Which Jesus' grace has given, The hope, when days and years are past,

We all shall meet in heaven.

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JN Jordan's stormy banks I stand And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land. Where my possessions lie.

2 O the transporting, rapt'rous scene,

That rises to my sight ! SAveet fields array'd in living green. And rivers of delight !

3 There gen'rous fruits that never fail

On trees immortal grow ; There rocks and hills, and brooks and vales With milk and honey flow.

i All o'er these wide, extended plains, Shines one eternal day; There God, the Sun, for ever reigns, And scatters night awaj^

5 No chilling winds nor pois'nous breath

Can reach that healthful shore ; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death. Are felt and feared no more.

6 When shall I reach that happy place,

And be for ever blest ! When shall I see my Father's face And in his bosom rest ! 263

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7 Fill'd with delight, my raptir'd soil- Would here no longer stay ; Though Jordan's waves around me loU, Fearless I 'd launch away.

432 Hope in trouble. C M.

'XT/' HEN musing sorrow weeps the past, VV And mourns the present pain, •T is sweet to think of peace at last, And feel that death is gain.

2 -T is not that murmuring thoughts arise,

And dread a Father's will; 'T is not that meek submission flies, And w ould not sufler still.

3 It is that heaven-born faith surveys

The path that leads to light, And longs her eagle plumes to raise. And lose herself in sight.

4 It is that troubled conscience feels

The pangs of struggling sin, And sees, though fur, the hand that heals, And ends the strife within.

5 O, let me wing my hallowed flight

From earth-born wo and care. And soar above these clouds of night, My Saviour's tliss to share.

433 Light in darkness. U. iVl.

0 THERE'S a better world on high ; , Hope on, thou pious bveast ; Faint not, thou traveler; on the. sky Thy weary feet shall rest. 2 Anguish may rend each vital part ; Poor man,' thy strength how frail! Yet heaven's own strength shall shield thy When flesh and heart shall fail [heart, 264

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3 Through death's claik vale, of deepest shade,

Thy feet must surely go ; ^ et there, e'en there, walk undismayed, 'Tis thy last scene of wo.

4 Thy God— and with the tenderest hand-

Shall guard the traveler through ; *' nail!'" Shalt thou cry; "hailf promisea And, wilderness, adieu ! " L ian^"^

5 O Father, make our souls thy care.

And hring us safe to thee ; Where 'er thou art— we ask not wtiere— But there t' is heaven to be.

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^^^ Abounding in hope. V. a'J-.

SIKCE I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I hid farewell to ev'ry fear. And wipe my weeping eyes.

2 Should earth against my soul engage,

And fiery darts he hurl'd, Then I would smile at Satan's rage. And face a frowning world.

3 Let cares, like a wild deluge, come,

And storms of sorrow fall, May I but safely reach my home. My God, my heav'n, my all.

4 There shall I bathe my weary soul

Inseasof heav'nly rest: And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast.

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WHEN" reft of all, and hopeless care Woald sink us to the tomb, What power shall save s from despair, What dissipate the gloom? 265

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2 No balm that eartlilj' plants uistill

Can soothe the mourner's emart, Nd mortal hand, with lenient slcill, Bind up the broken ]ieart.

3 But One alone, Avho re.gns above,

Our wo to joy can turn, And light the lamp of life and love, That long has ceased to burn.

4 Then, O my soul ! to that One flee.

To God thy woes reveal ; His eye alone thy wounds can see, His* power alone can heal.

436 Hope thou in God. C. M,

Psalm 42 : 5.

MY soul ! triumphant in the Lord, Proclaim thy joys abroad. And march with holy vigor on, Supported by thy God.

2 Through every Avinding maze of life,

His hand has been my guide ; And in his long-experienced care, My heart shall still confide.

3 His grace, through all the desert flow^

An unexliausted stream ; Til at grace, on Zion's sacred mount, Shall be my endless theme.

4 Beyond the choicest joys of tinic,

Thy courts on eart'l. I love; But O! I burn with strong ceyire To view thy house above.

5 Tliere. joined with all the shining brnd,

My soul would tliee adore; A pillar in thy temple fixed, ^

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WHEN" for eternal worlds wi steer, Km\ seas are calm, and skies are clear, And faith, in lively exercise, Sees distant fields of Canaan rise, The sonl for joy then spreads her wings, And loud her lovely sonnet sings, Vain world, adieu.

2 With clieerful hope, her eyes explore Each land-mark on the distant shore. The trees' of life, the pastures ^^reen. The g'olden streets, the crystal stream; Ac^ain for joy she spreads her wings. And loud her lovely sonnet sings,

I 'm going home.

3 The nearer still she draws to land, More eager all her powers expand ,* With steady helm, and free bent sail, Her anchor drops within the vail, — And now for joy she folds her wings, And her celestial sonnet sings,

I 'm safe at home.

4uO Hope maketh not ashamed. U. M.

Rom. 5 : 5.

THE world may change from old to new, From new to old again ; Yet hope and heaven, forever true, Witliin our hearts remain.

2 Hope leads the child to plant tte ^ower,

The man to sow the seed ; Xor leaves fulfillment to her hour,-- But prompts again to deed.

3 And ere upon the old man's dust

The grass is seen to wave. We look through falling tears, to trust Hope's sunshine on the grave. 267

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1 O, no ! it is no flattering lure, No fancy weak or fond, Wlien hope would bid us rest secui^ In better life beyond.

5 Nor love, nor shame, nor grief, nor tears, Her promise may gainsay ; The voice divine speaks through our yearSj To cheer us on our way.

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The Rock of Salvation. P. M.

IP life's pleasure's charm you, give them not your heart| Lest the gift ensnare you from your God to part; His favor seek, his praises speak ;

Fix liere your hope's foundation ; Serve him, and he will ever be The Rock of your Salvation.

2 If distress befall you, painful though it be, Let not grief appall you — to your Saviour flee ;

He, ever near, your pray'r will hear,

And calm your perturbation ; The waves of vvo shall ne'er o'erflow

The Eock of your Salvation.

3 When earth's prospects fail you, let it not distress, Better comforts wait you — Christ will surely blesa;

To Jesus flee — your prop he '11 be,

Your heav'uly consolation ; For griefs below can not o'erthrow

The Kock of your Salvation.

4 Dangers may approach you ; let them nort alarm ; Christ will ever wavch you, and protect from harm*

He near you stands, with mighty hands

To ward off' each temptation ; To Jesus fly ; he's ever nigh,

The Rock of your Salvation.

6 Let not death alarm you, ehrii k not from his blow ; For your Grod shall arm you, aud victory bestow. For death shall bring to you no sting,

The grave no desolation : T irt sweet to die with Jesus nigh, The Rock of your Salvation.

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^^Q Jesus is mine. 6s & -iS.

lYI OW I have found a friend,

i^ Jesus is mine ;

W His love shall never end, Y Jesus is mine.

Though earthly joys decrease;

Though human friendships ceaso,

Now I have lasting peace ; Jesus is mine.

2 Though I grow poor and old,

Jesus is mine; He will my faith uphold,

Jesus is mine ; He shall my w^ants supply. His precious blood is nigh, ISTought can my hojje destroy,

Jesus is mine!

3 When earth shall pass away,

Jesus is mine. In the great Judgment day,

Jesus is mine. O ! what a glorious thing Then to behold my King, On tuneful harp to sing,

Jesus is mine.

4 Farewell mortality!

Jesus is mine. Welcome eternity !

Jesus is mine. He my Redemption is. Wisdom and Righteousness, Life, laght and Holiiiess,

Jesus is mine.

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div:ne coxstitution.

441 ^orf ii the midst of her. J-i. M

Psalm 46 : 5.

HAPPY the church, thou sacred place, The seat of thy Creator's grace ! Thine holy courts are his abode. Thou earthly palace of our God !

i Thy walls are strength, and at thy gates A guard of heavenly wai'riors .vaits; Xor shall thy deep foundations move, Fixed on his counsels and his love.

3 Thy foes in vain designs engage ; Against his throne in vain the}' rage : Like rising waves, Avith angry roar, That dash and die upon the shore.

4 God is our shield, and God our sun ; Swift as the fleeting moments run. On us he sheds new beams of grace. And we reflect his brightest pVaise.

4:4:^ God is our refuge. Li. M..

Psalm 46 : 1.

p OD is the refuge of his saints, Vj When storms oi sharp distress invade; Ere we can ofler our complaints. Behold liini present with his aid.

2 Let mountains from their seats be hurled Down to tlie deep, and buried there; Convulsions slialce the solid workl;

Our faith shall nevei yield to fear.

3 Zion enjoys her monarch's love. Secure against a threatening hour ; Nor can her firm foundations move. Built on his truth, and armed with power.

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THY kingdom. Lord, for ever stands, While earthly thrones decay ; An^ time submits to thy commands, While ages roll away.

2 Thy sov'reign bounty freely gives

Its unexhausted store ; And universal nature lives On thy sustaining pow'r.

3 Holy and just in all thy ways

Thv providence divine ; In all thy woiivs, immortal rays Of power and mercy shine.

4 The praise of God— delightful theme I—

Shall fill my heart and tongue ; Let all creation bless his name, In one eternal song.

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^^^ Isaiah 28: 16.

BEHOLD the sure foundation-stone, Which God in Zion lays, To build our heav'nly hopes upon. And his eternal praise ! 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, And saints adore the name ; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. n The foolish builders, sciibe, and priest, Reject it with disdain; ^ ^ ^^ , Yet on this rock the church shall rest, And envy rage in vain. 4 A\nKit though the gates of hell withstood, Yet must this building rise: 'T is thy own work, Ahnighty God. And wontlrous in our eyes. 271

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445 Let U8 (JO into the house of the Lord. 0. M-

Psalm 122 : 1.

HOW did my heart rejoice to he^jr My friends devoutly saj"", '• In Zion let us all appear, And keep the solemn day."

2 . love her gates, I love the road :

The church, adorned Avith grace, Stands like a palace, built for God, To show his milder face.

3 Up to her courts, with joys unknown,

The holy tribes repair ; The Son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment there.

4 He hears our praises and complaints ;

And while his awful voice Divides the sinners from tlie saints, We tremble and rejoice.

5 Peace be within this sacred place.

And joy a constant guest I With lioly gifts and heavenly grace Be her attendants blest !

6 My soul shall pray for Zion still,

While life or breath remains ; There my best friends, my kindred, dwell, There God, my Saviour reigns.

446 Yet will I not forget thee. C M.

Isaiah 49 : 15.

A MOTHER may forgetful be, For human love is frail; But thy Creator's love to thee, O Zion ! can not fail. 2 No! thy dear name engra^ en stands, In characters of love. On tliy almighty Father's hands And never shall remove. 272

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3 Before his ever watchful eye

Thy mournful state appears; And every groan, and every sigh, Divine compassion hears.

4 O Zion ! learn to doubt no more,

Be every fear suppressed ; Unchanging truth, and love, and power, Dwell in thy Saviour's breast.

44-7 The Lord is my light and my salvation. 0. M« Psalm 27 : 1.

ri'lHE Lord of glory is my light, Jl And my salvation too ; God is my strength, nor will I fear Wliat all my foes can do.

2 One blessing, Lord, my heart desires ;

O, grant me my abode Among the churclies of thy saints. The temples of my God.

3 There shall I offer my requests,

And see thy glory still ; Shall hear tliy messages of love. And learn thy holy will.

4 When troubles rise, and storms appear,

There may his children hide; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my'soul abide.

5 Kow shall my head be lifted high

Above my foes around. And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound.

448 Fear not, little flock. CM.

Luke 12: 32.

THEKE is a little lonely fold. Whose flock One Shepherd keeps, Through summer's heat, and winter's cold, Witli eye that never sleeps. 18 273

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2 By evil beast, or burning sky,

Or damp of mitlnight air, Xot one in all tliat flock shall Jie Beneath that Shepherd's care.

3 For if, unheeding or beguiled,

In danger's path they roam. His pity follows tlirou*^li the wild, And guards them safely home.

4 O. gentle Shepherd, still behold

Thy helpless charge in me ; And take a wanderer to thy ibid, That trembling turns to thee.

449 You are come unto Mount Zion. CM,

Heb. 12: 22.

OT to the terrors of the Lord, The tempest, lire, and smoke,—" ]S^ot to the thunder of that word Which God on Sinai spoke;—

2 But we are come to Zion hill,

The city of our God, Where milder words declare his will And spread liis love abroad.

3 Behold the great, the clorio is host

Of angels clotli'd in liglit ! Behold the spirits of the just. Whose laith is turn'd to sight!

4 Behold the blest assembly there.

Whose names are writ in heav'n! And God, the Judge, who dotli declare Their vilest sins forgiv'n!

5 Saints here, and those in Jesus dead,

But one communion make; All join in Clirist, tlicir living head. And of his grace partake. 274

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6 In such society as this

My weary soul weald rest : The man that dwells where Jes j.c is Must be for ever bless'd.

450 Bev.l: 20. C M.

OUH Christ hath reachod his heave/nly seat, Thiough sorrows and through scars; The golden lamps are at his feet, And in his hand the stars.

2 C God of life, and truth, and grace,

Ere nature was begun ! Make welcome to our erring race Thy Spirit and thy Son.

3 We hail the Church, built high o'er all

The heathens" rage and scoff; Thy providence its fenced wall, "The Lamb the light thereof."

4 O, may he walk amono* us here.

With his rebuke and love. — A brightness o'er this lower sphere, A ray from worlds above !

451 -^^s khigdom in everlasting. C iVl.

Danl. 7 : 27.

0 WHERE are kings hnd empi:-e£ now Of old that went and came ? But Holy Church is praying yet, A thousand years the same. 2 Mark ye her holy battlements. And her foundations strong; And hear within, the solemn voice,

And her unending song. For not like kingdoms of the world

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4 UmJiake.i as eternal hills, Unmovable she stands — A mountain tliat sliall till the eartl. A fane unbuilt by hands.

452 The Lord ia great in Zion. &. M

Psalm 99 : 2.

n EEAT is the Lord our God, vj And let his praise be ^reat •" He makes his churches his abode, His most delightful seat.

2 These temples of his grace,

How beautiful tliey stand !

The honors of our native place,

And bulwarks of our land.

3 In Zion God is known,

A refuge in distress; How bright luis his salvation shone, Tlu'ough all her palaces !

4 When kings against her joined,

And saw the Lord Avas there, Li wild confusion of the mind, They lied with liasty fear.

5 Oft have our fathers told,

Our ej'es have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where his own sheep have been.

6 In ev'ry ncAV distress

We'll to his lu)use repair; We'll call to mind his wondrous grace, And seek deliv'rance there.

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1 LOVE thy kingdom. Lord— JL The house of thine abode, The church our blest Eedeemer saved With his own precious blood. 27iJ

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2 1 love thy Chivch, O God !

Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand.

3 For her my tears shall fall,

For her my prayers ascend ; ^ To her my cares and toils be give:?, Till toils and cares shall end

4 Beyond my highest joy

1 prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vcws, Her hymns of love and praise.

6 Jesus, thou Friend divine, Our Saviour and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall great deliverance bring.

6 Sure as thy truth shall last. To Zion 'shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven.

4-il4 How amiable are thy tabernacles. fe.

*^ ' Psalm 84; 1.

HOW charming is the place Where my lledeemer God Unvails the beauties of hte face, And sheds his love abroad I

2 Not the fiiir palaces

To which the great reso:t. Are once to be compai ed with tliis, Where Jesus holds his court.

3 Here on the mercy-seat.

With radiant glory crowned, Our joyful eyes behold him sit, Aiid smile on all around.

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4 To him their prayers and cries

ilach humble soul presents ; He listens to their broken sighs, And grants them all their wai is.

5 Give me, O Lord, a place

Within thy blessM abode. Among the children of thy grace, The servants of my God.

55 It shall stand for ever. S. M

Dan. 2 : 44.

THY kingdom, gracious Lord, Shall never pass away; Firm as thy tiuth it still shall stand, When earthly thrones decay.

2 Tliy people here have found.

Through manj'^ weary years. The sweet connnunion. joy and peace. To banish all their fears.

3 And now while in thy courts,

Do thou our love increase; Give us the food our spirits need. And till our heai ts with peace.

456 The ark of God. S M.

ITvE !N'oah's wearj'^ dove, Ji That soarM the C'arth around. But not a resting-place above The cheerless wat m'S found, —

2 O cease, my waiuVrii g soul, On restless wing to roam;

All the wide world to either pole Has not for thee a home,

3 Behold the ark of God, Behold the open door;

Hasten to gain that dear abode,

And rove, my soul, no more.

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4 There safe thou sh^^it abide, There sweet shall be thy rest, And ev'ry longing satisfied, With full salvation blest. 6 And wlfen the waves of ire. Again the earth shall fill, The ark shall ride the sea of firf . Then rest on Zion's hill.

457 The Lord loveth the gates of Zion. S. M ,

^^* Psalm 87: 2.

O W honor'd is the place, Where we adoring stand ! Zion, the glory of the earth. And beauty of the land.

2 Bulwarks of grace defend

The city where we dwell; While walls of strong salvation made, Defy th' assaults of hell.

3 Lift up th' eternal gates.

The doors wide open fling; Enter, ye nations, that obey The statutes of our King.

4 Here taste un mingled joys,

And live in perfect peace*, You that have known Jehovah's lame, And ventuy'd on his grace.

5 Trust in the Lord, ye saints ;

And banish all your fears. Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells, Eternal as his years.

4iS8 The joy of the whole earth. fe- M.

Psalm 48 ; 2.

ATI as thy name is knoAvn The world declares thy praise; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne Their son^s of honor raise. 279

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2 With joy thy people stand

On Zion's'chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thyhatd, And counsels of thy will.

3 Let strajigers walk around ■

The city where we dwell, Compass and view thy holy gromid, And mark the building well.

4 How comely and how wise!

How glorious to behold 1 Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, And rites adorned with gold.

5 The Grod we worship now

V/ill guide us till we die; Will be'our God while here beloTV, And ours above the sky.

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lAE, down the ages now, Much of her journey done, Tlie pilgiim church pursues her way, Until her crown be won.

2 The story of the past

Comes up before her view; How well it seems to suit her still — Old, and yet ever new I

3 It is the oft-told tale

Of sin and weariness,— 0/ grace and love yet flowlr.g down To pardon and to bless.

4 No wider is the gate,

No broader is the way, 1^0 smoother is the ancient patl, That leads to life and day.

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5 No sweeter is the cup,

Nor less our lot of ill: 'Twas tribulation a^es since, 'T is tribulation still.

6 No slacker grows the fight,

No feebler is the foe. Nor less the need of armor tried, Of shield, and spear, and bow.

7 Thu«} onward still we press.

Through evil and through good, —

Through pain, and poverty, and want,

Through peril and through blood.

8 Still faithful to our God,

And to our Captain true, TVe follow where he leads the way, The kingdom in our view.

460 Glorious thinffii are spoken of thee. oS & 7S

Psalm 87 : 3.

GLOEIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ! He, whose word can not be broken,

Form'd thee for his own abode : On the Hock of ages founded.

What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's wall surrounded. Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.

2 See the streams of iiving waters. Springing from Eternal Love. Well supply thy sons and daughters,

And all fear of drought remove: Who can faint while such a river

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3 Round each habitation hov'ring,

See the cloud and fire appear, For a glor^^ and a cov'rino;,

Showing that the Lord is near: T].us deriving from their banner

Liglit by night, and shade by day, Safe tliey feed upon tlie manna

Which he gives them when they pray-

4 Blest inliabitants of Zion,

Wasii'd in the Redeemer's blood, Jesus, wdiom their souls rely on,

Makes them kings and priests to God: 'Tis his love his people raises

AVith himself to reign as kings; And, as priests, his solemn praises

Each for a thank-ofF'ring brings

5 Saviour, since of Zion's city,

I through grace a member am, Let the world deride or pity,

I will glory in thy name ; Fading is the worldling's treasure.

All his boasted pomp and show I Solid joys and lasting pleasure

None but Zion's children know.

4ol When the Lord shall bring again Zion. lOl Isaiah 52 : 8.

RESTORE, 0 Father ! to our times restore The peace which filicd thine infont Church o.' yore Ere lust of power had sown the seeds of strife, And quenched tlie new-born charities of life.

2 0, never more may different judgments part From kindled sympathy a brother's heart ! But, linked in one, believing thousands kneel, And share with each the sacred joy they feel.

8 From soul to soul, quick as the sunbeam's ray, Let concord spread one universal day ; And fiiith by love lead all mankind to thee, Parent of pyftce, and Fount of harmony 1

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SEE, from Zion's sacred mountain, Streams of living water flow ; God has opened thei'e a fountain That supplies the worll below;

They are blessed Who its sovereign virtues know.

2 Through ten thousand chanuels flowing,

Streams of mercy And their way : Life, and health, and joy bestowing. Waking beauty from decay.

O, ye nations. Hail the long-expected day.

3 Gladdened by the flowing treasure,

All-enriching as it goes, Lo ! the desert smiles with pleasure, Buds and blossoms as the rose ;

Lo ! the desert Sings for joy where'er it flows.

4(53 The house of the Lord. 12s.

YOU may sing of the beauty of mountain arid dale, Of the Filvery streamlets and flowers of the vale ; But the place must delightful tliis earth can afford, Js the place of devotion, the house of the Lord.

2 You may boast of the sweetness of day's early dawn, Of the sky's softening graces when day is just gone ; But there 's no other season or time can compare, With the hour of devotion, the season of prayer.

3 You may value the friendships of yo-uth a id of age, Anil select for your comrades the noble and sage ;

But the friends that most cheer me on life's rugoed road. Are the friends of my Master, the children of Goc .

i You may talk of your prospects, of fame, or of woalth, And the hopes that oft flatter the favoritej of health ; But the hope of bright glory, of heavenly bliss— Take away every other, and give me but this.

b Ever hail, blessed temple, abode of my Lord ! 1 will turn to thee often, to Jiear from his word ; I will walk to thine altar with those that I love, And rejoice in the prospects revealed from above.

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Psalm 125: 1.

ZION Stan Is with hills surrounced — Zion kept by pow'i- divine ; All her foes sluill be confounded, Thoug'h the world in anus combine :

Happy Zion, "What a tavor'd lot is thine! 2 Ev'ry human tie ma.v perish ;

Friend to friend unfaithful prove;

Mothers cease their own to cherish;

Heav'n and earth at last remove ;

But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love. 2 In the furnace God may prove thee.

Thence to bring thee forth more brigbtr But can never cease to love thee ; Thou art precious in his sight:

God is with thee — God, thine everlasting light.

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465 ^o ye into all the world. L. M.

Mark 16: 15.

YE Christian heralds! go, proclaim Salvation through Immanuel's name To distant climes the tidings bear, And plant the rose of Sharon there

2 He'll shield you with a wall of fire, Witii holy zeal your licarts inspire, Bid raging winds theii- fury cease. And hush the tempest into peace.

3 And when our laboi-s all are o'er. Then we shall meet to part no more, — Meet with the blood-bought throng, to fall, And crown our Jesus — Lor I of .ill !

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IPifi Go, teach all natimt. L. M.

*"^ Matt. 2S^ ..9

n O -messenger of peace and love! ^ U To nations plunged in shades of night; Like angels sent from tields above, Be thi?ie to shed celestial light. ^ Go— to the hungry food impart;

To paths of peace the wanderer guide, And lead the thirsty, panting heart,_ Where streams of living water glide.

3 Go— bid the bright and morning-star [shine.

From Bethlehem's plains resplendent And, piercing tlirough the gloom afar, Shed heavenly light and love divme.

4 From north to south, from east to west,

Messiah yet shall reign supreme; His name by every tongue confessed— His praise— the universal theme.

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^"* SThess. 3:1.

FATHER of mercies, bow thine ear, Attentive to our earnest prayer : We plead for those who plead for thee ; Successful pleaders may they be.

2 How great their work! how vast their charge! Do thou their anxious sonls enlaro-e: Their best endowments are our gain ;

We share the blessings they obtain.

3 O. clotlie with energy divine

Tlieir words; and let those words be tt me; To them thy sacred truth reveal ; Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal

4 Teac> them to sow the precious seed ; Teach them thy chosen flock to feed; Teach them immortal souls to gain,— And thus reward their toil and pain.

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6 Let throiipj;!!!^ multitudes around Hear from their lips the joyful soiuid, In humble strains thy g^race mplore. And feel thy Spirit's living powe/.

4ub Ordination of elders or deac3)i8. \- Mi

VOUCHSAFE, O Lord, thy preseijce now> Direct us in thy fear; Before thy throne we humbly bow, And ofter fervent prayer.

2 Give us the men whom thou shalt choose,

Thy house on earth to ^uide ; Those who shall ne'er their power abuse, Or rule with haughty pride.

3 Inspired with wisdom from above,

And with discretion blessed ; Displaying meekness, temperance, love, Of every grace possessed ;

4 These are the men we seek of thee,

O God of righteousness : Such may thy servants ever be, With such thy people bless.

4f)9 Ordination. C. M.

WITH joy we own thy servant, Lord, Thy niinister below, Ordain'd to spread thy tnith abroad. That all thy name liiay know.

2 O may he now, and ever, keep

His eye intent on thee: Do thou, great Shepherd of the sheep, His bright example be.

3 With plenteous grace his heart prepare ■

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4 Inflame his mind Avith ardent zeaL

Thy flock to feed and teaeli ; And let liim live, and let him faeU The truths he's called to preach.

5 As s^iowers refresh the thirsty plain,

So let his laboi-s prove : By him extend thy rigliteoiis reign — The reign of truth and love.

'J < U On the departure of a missionarij. '^^ 'Hi

YOU messengers of Christ, His sovereign voice obey ; Arise and follow where he leads — And peace attend your way.

2 The Master whom yon serve

Will needful strength bestow; Depending on his promis'd aid, AVith sacred courage go.

3 Mountains shall sink to plains,

And hell in vain oppose; The cause is God's, and must prevail In spite of all his foes.

4 Go, spread a Saviour's fame.

And tell his matchless grace. To the most guilty and deprav'd Of Adam's num'rous race.

5 We wisii you, in his name.

The most divine success; Assur'd that he who sdds you forth Will your endeavors bless.

471 Themme. S. M.

GO with thy servant, Lord, His ev'ry step attend; All needful "help to him alford, And bless him to the end.

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I from all wroiif^ , Stand thou at his right haiid And Iveep him from the sland'rous torgae And persecuting band.

3 May he proclaim aloud

The wonders of thy grace; And do thou, to the listening crowd, His faithful labors bless.

4 Farewell, dear lab'rer, go ;

We part with thee in love; And if we meet no more below, O may we meet above.

47iw -Be ye there/ore ready also. S. M

Luke 12 : 40.

YE servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait; With joy obey his heavenly word, And watch before his gate.

2 Let all your lamps be bright.

And trim the golden flame; Gird up j'^our loins, as in his sight; For awful is his name.

3 Watch ! 't is the Lord's command ;

And while we speak, he's near; Mark the first signal of his hand, And ready all appear.

4 0 happy servant he.

In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honcr crowu'd.

173 Matt 9- 38. S. M. I).

LORD of the harvest ! hear Thy needy servant's cry ; Answer our mith's eftectual prayer, And all our wants supply.

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On thee vie humbly wait;

Our wants are in thy view; The harvest truly. Lord! is great,

The laborers are few. Convert and send forth more

Into thy Church abroad ; And let them speak thy word of power,

As workers with their God. Give the pure gospel-word,

The word of g'eneral grace ; Thee let them preach, the common Lord,

The Saviour of our race. O. let them spread thy name;

Their mission fully prove ; Th}^ universal grace proclaim,

Thy all-redeeming love. On ail mankind, forgiven,

Empower them still to call. And tell each creature under heaven,

Tiiat thou hast died for all.

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2 Tim. 4: 2.

YOU servants of God, Your Master proclaim, And publish abroad

His wonderful name : The name all victorious

Of Jesus extol : His kingdom is glorious, And rules over all.

2 Christ ruleth on high, Almighty to save : And still he is nigh — His presence we have : 19 289

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The great congregation His triumpli sliall sing,

Ascribing salvation To Jesus our King.

Salvation to him,

Who sits on the throne- Let all cry aloud.

And honor the Son : Our Saviour's praises

The angels proclaim, They fall on their faces

And worship the Lamb.

Him let us adore,

And give him his right; All glory and power

And wisdom and might : All honor and blessing

With angels above, And thanks never ceasing

For infinite love.

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SON of God, our glorious Head I On us now thy blessing shed: From thy throne let mercy flow To thy waiting flock below.

2 Tanght by thee, with prayer sincere, We have called thy servants here, For thy needy ones to care.

And tliy holy feast to bear.

3 May the Spirit from above

Fill their hearts with faith and love; Make them humble, zealous, wise, Strife to shun, and good devise.

OFFICERS.

When trieir earthly work Is done, When the crown of life is won, May they, with thy favor blest, Pass from labor into rest.

476 The fields are white already to harveftt. 7S & 6 John 4 : 35

BO, reapers of life's harvest. Why ?tand with rnsted blade. Until the nio-ht draws round thee,

And day begins to fade ? Why stand ye idle, waiting

For reapers more to come ? The gok^en morn is passing, Why ,'it ye idle, dumb?

2 Thrust in your sharpened sickle,

And gatlier in the grain : The night is fast approaching,

And soon will come again. Thy Master calls for reapers ;

And shall he call in vain ? Shall sheaves lie there ungathered

And waste upon the plain?

3 Come down from hill and mountf in,

In morning's ruddy glow, Nor wait until the dial

Points to the noon below; And come with the strong sinew,

Nor faint in heat or cold : And pause not till the evening

Draws round its wealth of gold.

4 Mount up the hi^hts of wisdom,

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Be faithful to thy mission. In service of tliy Lord ;

And then a golden chaplet Shall be thy just reward.

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477 Christian fellowship. L. M.

RIN^DRED in Christ, for his dear sake A hearty welcome here receive ; May we together now partake The joys which only lie can give.

2 May he, by whose kind care we meet,

Send his good Spirit from above; Make our communications sweet. And cause our hearts to burn with love.

3 Forgotten be each worldly theme,

When Christians meet together thus ; We only wish to speak of him Who lived, and died, and reigns br us.

4 We'll talk of all he did, and said,

And sutlered for us here below; The path he marked for us to tread.

And what he 's doing for us now. Thus — as the moments pass away —

We'll love, and wonder, and adore; And hasten on the glorious day

A\nhen we shall meet to part no more,

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Gen. 24 : n.

COME in, thou blessed of our God, In Jesus' name we bid thee come; No more thy feet shall roam abroad. Henceforth a b)-other — velcome home. 292

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2 Those joy& which earth can not afford,

We'll "seek in fellowship to prove, Joined in one spirit to our Lord, To,i>ethev hound by mutual love.

3 And while we pass this vale of tears

AVe Ml make our joys and sorrows kno Aii ; We'll share each ot]ie?''s hopes and fear.'v And count a brothei s cares our own.

4 Once more our welcome we repeat,

Receive assurance of our love; O may we all too;ether meet Around tlie throne of God above.

479 Christian affection. L. M.

now blest the saci-ed tie that binds. In sweet communion, kindred minds! How s\v ift the heavenly course they run, [one ! Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes, are

2 To each the soul of each how dear I What tender love, what holy fear! How dotli the generous tlanie Mithin Refine from earth, and cleanse from sin!

3 Their streamino; eyes together flow For human guilt and mortal wo; Their ardent prayers together rise Like mingling flames in spcrifice.

4 Nor slndl the gtowi -ig iLane expiie, When dimly burns fn.il nature's fire; Then shall Uiey meet in realms abo\e, A heaven of joy, a heaven of .kve.

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1 Cor. 12.31.

HAD 1 the tongues of Greeks and Jews. And nobJer speech than angels use, If love be nbjent, I am founJ. Like tinlJ'ng bras*, an empty sound. 293

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2 Were I inspired to preach and tell All that is done in heaven and hell — Or coi.ld my faith the world remove — StlU I am nothing without love.

3 Should I distribute all my store To feed the hungry, clothe the poor— Or give my body to tlie flame, To gain a martyr's glorious name —

4 If love to God and love to men Be absent, all my hopes are vain ; Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal, The work of love can e'er fulfill.

481 The inlgrim band. L. M.

(^OME, you that love the Lord indeed, J Who are from sin and bondage freed Submit to all the ways of God, And walk the narrow, happy road.

Chorus. We're all united heart and hand, Join'd in one band completelj' ; We're marching through Inunanuel's laud, Wliere waters flow most sweetly.

2 Great tribulation you shall meet. But soon shall walk the golden street; Though hell nuiy rage md vent its spite, Yet Christ will save liib heart's delight.

3 Tliat happy day will soon appeal "SVhen Michael's trumpet you shall hea:* Sound through the earth — yea, down to hell, And call the nations great and small.

4 Behold the righteous marching home. And all the angels bid them come, [claims, While Christ the Judge these Avords pro- " Here come my saints— I own theii names!"

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5 "You everlasting gates, fly wide, ]\[ake ready to receive my bride ; Y(ni liarps of lieav'n, now sound aloud. Here come the ransom'd by my blood I

G 111 grandeur see the royal line, ^ In oiitfring robes the sun outshine I Sec^'saints and angels join in one, And march in splendor to tl e throne.

7 Thev stand, and wonder, and look on : Tlioy join in one eternal song, Tlieir great Eedeemer to admire, ^ While rapture sets tlieir souls on hre.

482 Thy little fioch in safety keej). I'- ^^

TESUS, thou Shepherd of the sheep, J Thy little flock in safety keep ; These lambs within thine arms now take^ Kor let them e'er thy fold forsake.

2 Secure them from the scorching beam, And lead them to the living stream ; In verdant pastures let them lie.

And watch them with a shepherd's eye!

3 O. teach them to discern thy voice, And in its sacred sound rejoice! F]-oin strangers may they ec er flee. And know no other guide but thee.

4 Lord, bring thy sheep that \\ ander yet. And let tlieir number be complete; Then let the flock from earth remove

And'reach the heavuily fold above.

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I ORD, bless thy saints assembled h'^'ir. 1 i In solemn cov'nant now to join , Unite them in thv holy fear. And in thy love their hearts combine. 29.5

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2 O give this church a large incre i^e

Of snch as thou wilt o\v a and bless; Lord, fill their liearts with joy and peace. And clothe them with thy righteousness.

3 Make her a garden waP'd with grace,

A temple built for God below, Where thy blest saints may see thy face; And fruits of thy bless'd Spirit grow.

4 >S4 You are all one in Christ Jestis. ij- M.

Gal. 3 : 28.

STILL one in life and one in death, One in our hope of rest above ; One in our joy, our trust, our faith, One in each other's faithfnl love. 2 Yet must we part, and. parting, weep ; What else has eartli for us in store? Our farewell pangs, how sharp and deep! But soon we '11 meet to part no more.

485 Parting hi/wn. JJ. M.

MY Christian friends in bonds of love. Whose hearts tht sweetest nnion prove ; Your friends!ii]:)"s like the strongest ban 1, Yet we uuist take the parting hand.

2 Your presence swet^t, our union dear. What joys we feel together here! And when I see that we must part, You draw like cords around my heart.

3 How sweet the hours have pass'd away, ^5ince wi}. have met t( sing and praj« ; How loath are we to leave tlie place AVhere Jesus shows his smiling face!

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My Christian friends!, both old and young, I trust you will in Christ go on ; Press on, and soon yo-u '11 win the prize — A crown of glory in the skies.

A few more daj^s, or years at most. And we sliall reach fair Canaan's coast, When in that holy, happj^ land, We'll take no more the parting hand.

O blessed day ! O glorious hope ! My soul rejoices at tlie thouglit, When in that holy, liappy laiid, We '11 take no more the parting hand.

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O on, 5^011 pilgrims, while below, In the sure ]jatli of peace, Determin'd nothing else to know But Jesus and his grace.

2 Observe your leader, follow him;

He through this world has been Often revird ; but like a lamb Did ne'er revile again.

3 O ! take the pattern he has giv'n,

And love your enemies; And learn the only way to heav'n Through self-denial lies.

4 Remember, you must watch and pray

While journeying on the road, Lest you should fall out by the wj.y, And wound the ca ise of God.

5 Go on rejoicing night ana day ,

Your crown is yet before, Defy the trials of the way. The storm wdl soon be o'er. 297

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$■ Soon we shall reach the premised land, Witli all the ransom'd race, A.nd join Aith all the o-lorious band, To'sing redeeming grace.

4S7 Planting a chiurch. C M

PLANTED in Christ, the living vine, This day, Avith one accord. Ourselves, with humble fiiitli and jo}', We yield to thee, O Lord.

2 Joined in one body may Ave be;

One inward life partake ; One be our heart; one heavenly hope In every bosom wake.

3 In prayer, in effort, tears, and toils,

One wisdom be our guide; Taught by one Spirit from above, In tliee may avc abide.

4 Around this feeble, trusting band

Th}' sheltering pinions spread, Nor lot the storms of trial beat Too fiercely on our head.

5 Then, when, among the saints in ligbt,

Our joyful spirits sliine. Shall anthems of immortal praise, O Lamb of God, be thine.

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BLESS'D be the dear uniting love, Tliat will not let us part; Our bodies may far off remove —

\V e still are one in h^art. Joined in one Spirit to our Head,

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3 Partakers of the Saviour's grace, The same in mind and heart; Nor I'oy. nor grief, nor time, nor place, Nor life, nor death, can part.

J SiO VTe will serve tie Lord. CM,

" ^^ Josh. 24: 15.

YE men and angels, witness now,— Before the Lord we speak, To him we make our solemn vow,— A vow we dare not break-,—

2 That Ions: as life itself shall last,

Ourselves to Christ we yield; Nor from his cause will we depart, Or ever quit the field.

3 We trust not in our native strength,

But on his grace rely ; May he, with our returning wants, All needful aid supply.

4 O, guide our doubtful feet aright.

And keep us in thy ways; And, while we turn our vows to pray'rs. Turn thou our pray'rs to praise.

490 Restore such a one. etc.

Gal. 6:1.

rnillNK gently of the erring one I 1 O, let us not forget. However darkly stained hy sin, He is our brother yet

2 Heir of the same inheritance.

Child of the self-same God, He hnth but stumbled in the path, We have in weakness trod.

3 Speak gently to tlie erring ones !

We yet may lead them back, With holy words, and tones of love, From misery's thorny track. 299

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4 Forget not, brother, thou hast smned, And shiful yet may hv-; Deal gently with the ening heart, As God hath dealt with thee.

491 Before and behind the vail. C M.

APPY the souls to Jesus join'd, And made in si)irit one : Walking iu all his ways, they find Tlieir heav'u on earth begun.

2 The church triu>Ji)hant in thy love,

Their mighty joys we Ivuow : They sing the Lamb in hymns above. And we in hj^mns below.

3 Thee in thy glorious realm they praise,

And bow before thy throne ; We in the kingdom of thy grace : The kingdoms are but one.

4 The holy to the holiest leads;

To heaven our spirits rise.* *

And he that in thy statutes breads, Shall meet thee in the skle,^.

4 oJ, Spiritual blevsiiiqs iu heavenly c('\"C3. v^. iW-«

b3ph. I ; 3.

HAPPY they who know riie liOrd, With whom'he deigns to uweH! He feeds and cheers them by liis won^. His arm supports them well.

2 To them in each distressing lionr

His throne of grac*^ is n<'ar; And when they ])le^d his love ind po/ %, He stands engag'd Lo hear.

3 His presence sweeten^ ah our cares,

And makes our burd*Mis light; A word from him dis))*^!* our fears, And gilds the gloon* ox night. 300

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i Lji'd, we expect to suffer here, Nor would we dare repine ; But give us still to find tliee near, And own lis still for tliine. 5 Let us enjoy and highly prize These tokens of thy love. Till thou shalt bid our spirits rise To worship thee above.

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Col. 3: 14.

n OW sweet, how heav'nly is the sight, tl When those that love the Lord In one another's peace delight, And so fultill the word.

2 When each can feel his brother's sigh,

And with him bear a part; When sorrow flows from eye to eye, And joy from 1j eart to heart :

3 When free from envy, scorn, and pride,

Our wishes all above, Each can his brother's failings hide. And show a brother's love :

4 When love in one delightful stream

Through ev'ry bosom flows, \^Tien union sweet and dear esteem In ev'ry action glows.

5 Love is the golden chain that binds.

The happy soids above. And he 's an heir of heav'n that finds His bosom glow with love.

41/4 T^he whole family in heaven aid earth. C M. Eph. 3 : 15.

COME, let us join our friends above, AVho have obtained the prize. And, on the eagle wing? of love, To joy celestial rise. 301

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2 Let saints below in concert siLg

With those to glory gone. For all the servants of our King In heaven and eartli are one : —

3 One family. — we dwell in him ;

One church, — above, beneath ; Though now divided by tlie stream — The narrow stream of death.

4 One army of the living God,

To his command we bow ; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing noAv.

5 Ev'n now to their eternal home

Some happy spirits fly ; And we are to the margin come, Expecting soon to die!

6 Dear Saviour! be onr constant guide;

Then, wlien the aa ord is given. Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide. And land us safe in heaven.

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1 Pet. 3 : 8.

BLEST be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; Tlie fellowship of kin ired r inds Is like to that above.

2 Before our Father's throne

We pour our ardent prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are ono. Our comforts and or r cares.

3 We share our mutual woes,

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i Though often called to part. Amid these scenes of pain ; Yet we shall still be joined iu heart. And hope to meet sigaui.

5 This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way; While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day.

0 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity.

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Phil. 1 : 1.

ALL you that have confessed That Jesus is the Lord, And to his people joined yourselves. According to his word : —

2 In Zion you must dwell,

Her altar ne'er forsake ; Must come to all her solemn feasts, Of all her joys partake.

3 She must employ your thoughts,

And vour unceasing care ; Her welfare be your constant wish, And her increase your pray'r.

4 W Ith humbleness of mind.

Among her sons rejoice : A meek and quiet spirit is With God of highest price.

?, N'ever offend, nor grieve

Youi- brethren by the way ; But shun the dark abodes of strife, Like children of the day. 303

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6 In all your Stwioiir's waj'S " With willing footsteps move ; Be faithful unto death, and tlien You -11 reign with liim above.

4,) ( Let there be no divitio i» among you. fe. i'l 1 Cor. l": 'lO.

LET party names no more The Christian world o'ersprear. Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, Are one in Christ, their Head.

2 Amonof the saints on earth

Let mutual love be found; Heirs of the same inheritance. With mutual blessings crowned.

3 TJius will the church below

Eesemble that above, Where streams of pleasure ever tlow, And every heart is love.

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w As ye joui-noy. sweetly siuj Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. Ve are traveling home to God, In the way the'fathers trod ; Thcj' are liapjiy now — and ye Soon tlieir happiness sliall see. Shout, ye littk> flock, and blest; You on Jesus' throne shall rest : There your seat is now prepared — Tlieie your kingdom and reward. Fear not, brethren, joyful stand On the borders of your land ; Jesus Christ, your Father's Son. Bids you undismaved go on. 30-1

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5 Lord, submissive make us go. Gladly leaving all below ; Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee.

499 Bond of Peace. 7a.

Eph. 4 : 3.

TESUS, Lord, we look to thee ; •J Let us in thy name agree ; Show thyself the Prince of Peace ; Bid our jars for ever cease.

2 By thy reconciling love, Every stumbling-block remove : Each to each unite, endear ; Come, and spread thy banner here.

3 Make us of one heart and mind, — Courteous, pitiful and kind; Lowly, meek, in thought and word,^ Altogether like our Lord.

4 Let us for each other care ; Each the other's burden bear; To thy Churcli the pattern give; Show' how true believers live.

5 Free from anger and from pride. Let us thus in God abide;

All the depths of love express, — All the bights of holiness.

6 Let us then with joy remove To the family above ;

On the wings of ano-els fly ; Show how true believers die.

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1 John 4 : 7.

^ AY, whence does this union arise. O Where hatred is conquer'd by love? It fastens our souls with such ties, Tliat distance nor time can remove. 20 805

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2 It can not in Eden be found,

Nor yet in a Paradise lost, It grows on Immannel's oroiuid, And Jesus' life's blood it has cost.

3 My friends so endear'd unto me,

Our souls so united in love ; Where Jesus is gone we shall be, In yonder blest mansions above.

Why then so unw^illing to part. Since there we shall soon meet agai.i,

Engrav'd on Immanuel's heart, At distance we can not remain.

5 And then we shall see that bright day,

And join with the angels above. Set free from our prisons of clay. United in Jesus' kind love.

6 With Jesus we ever shall reign,

And ali his bright glory shall see ; Then sing hallelujahs — Amen! Amen ! Even so let it be !

^\j\ Receive ye one another. OS & 7S.

Bom. 15 : 7.

(10ME, dear friends, we all are brethren, J Bound for Canaan's happy land; Come, unite and walli together,

Christ, our leader, gives command. Cease to boast of party merit.

Wound the cause of God no more, Be united by his Spirit: Zion's peace again restore..

i Now ^^ r hand, our heart and spirit Ileie in fellowsliip we give; liCt us love and peace inhe -it.

Show the world how Christi.ins live.

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We '11 be one in Christ our Saviour, Male and female, bond and free !

Christ is all in all forever, In him we si all blessed be.

50^ Parting friends. < Si

TIEN^ shall we all meet again ? When shall we all meet again ? Oft shall glowino- hope expire. Oft shall wearied love retire. Oft shall death and sorrow reign, Ere we all shall meet again.

2 Thongli in distant lands we sigh, Parched beneath a hostile sky; Thou^'h the deep between us rolls,— Friendship shall unite our souls: And in fancy's wide domain.

Oft shall we all meet again.

3 ^Vllen t le dreams of life are fled, And its wasted lamp is dead : When in cold oblivion's shade, Beauty, wealth, and fame are laid ; Where immortal spirits reign. There may we all meet again,

5()o We shall meet no more to part. -t- I'l

¥E shall meet no more to part ; Cease thy sorrows, mourning heart ! Weary days will soon depart —

Then w^e wvaj rest for ever ! When the work of life is done. When the victor's crown is won, -«► Then, immortal life begun, We no more shall sever.

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2 In the home of peace and bli5s, In the workl wliere Jesus is, When we bid adieu to this,

Then we may love for ever. Purili«d from every stain, Through tlie Lamb tliat once was slain, Bre':liren, we shall meet again, And be parted never!

504 When shall we meet again. 6s & 58.

HEX shall we meet again? Meet ne' er to sever ? When will Peace wreathe her chain

Round us for ever? Our heai-ts will ne'er repose Safe froi 1 each blast that blows In this dark vale of woes.

Never — no, never! When shall love freely flow,

Pure as life's river ? When shall sweet friendship glow,

Changeless forever? Where joys celestial thrill. Where bliss each heart shall fill, And fears of parting chill,

Up to that world of light

Take us. dear Saviour; May we all there unite,

Happy forever : Where kindred spirits dweU, There may our music swell. And time\)ur joys dispel

Never — no, never I Soon shall we meet again,

Meet ne'er to sever : Soon shall Peace wreathe her chi»jn

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Our hearts will then repose Secure from wordly woes ; Our songs of praise' shall close, Never — no, never !

505 U^ <*«< dwelleth in love, etc. C. P. M.

1 .Tolin 4 : 16.

OLOYE divine, he 7^ swe^t thou art! When shall I find my wand'i ing heart All taken np in thee ! O may I daily live to prove The sweetness of redeeming love, The love of Christ to me. 2 God only knows the love of God;

0 may it now be shed abroad

To cheer my fiiinting heart!

1 w\ant to feel that love divine;

This lieav'idy portion. Lord, be mine —

Be mine'this better part. iJ O that I could for ever sit With Mary at the Master's feet!

Be this my hajjpy choice; My only care, delight, and bliss, My Jo}"- my heav'n on earth be this,

To hear the bridegroom's voice. i O that I might with happy John Keeline my weary head u'pon

The bless'd Redeemer's breast! From care, and fear, and sorrow free, Give me, O Lord, tc find in thee

My everlasting rest.

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PEACEFULLY, tenderly, J Here, as we part. The farewell that lingers Be breathed from the heart ;

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O house of the Lord — Here be it spoken,

That last prayerful word.

2 Thoughtfully, carefully,

Solemn and slow I Tears are bedewing

Tlie path that we go ; Perils before us

AVe know not to-day — Kind\y and safely,

O Lord, lead the way.

3 Upwardly, steadfastly.

Gaze on that brow : Jesus, our Leader,

Reigns conqueror now. His steps let us follow,

His sufferings dare. Go up to glory,

His blessedness share.

4 Patiently, cheerfully,

Up. and depart To labor and duty

With gladness of heart ; The ransomed, with triumph.

To Zion we '11 bring, Shouting salvation

To Jesus, our King.

507 Pilgrim's farewell. L- M

]T^ AREWELL, my friends, time rolls alon^^: J! Nor waits for mortal care or bliss-, I .eave you here to travel on.

Till 1 arrive where Jesus is.

CnoRUS. — Farewell, farewell, farewell, My Christian friends, farewell

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2 Farewell, my brethren in the Lord, To yon 1 'm bonnd in cords of love. Yet we believe his gracious word. That w^e ere long shall meet above.

i) Farewell, old soldiers of the cross.

Yon 've struggled long and hard forheavr

Yon 've counted all tl ings here bnt di'oy*.

Fight on, the crown will soon be gl^ en.

4 Farewell, poor careless sinners, too. It grieves my soul to leave you here, Eternal sorrow waits for you, O turn, and find salvation neai*.

508 Waiting on God. lOs & 8s.

Isaiah 40 : 31.

0 HAPPY children who follow Jesus Into the house of pray'r and praise, And join in union while love increases, Resolv'd this way to spend our days : Although we 're hated by the world and Satan,

By the flesh and such as love not God ; Yet happy moments and joyful seasons We ofttimes find on Canaan's road.

•2 Since we 've been waiting on lovely Jesus?,

We've felt some strength come from above. Our hearts have burned with holy rapture.

We long to be absorbed in love : Let us sing praises for what is given,

And trust in God for time to come : Sure we shall find the yvay to heaven;

So farewell, brethren — we're going lioir.o

{ And as we go let us praise our Saviour.

And pray for those who spui-n hij; grace, 1 2st they should lose love's ricliest treasure.

And ne'er enjoy his smiling face. 311

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Now here's my hand, and my best wishes, In token of my Christian love ;

1 n hopes witli you to praise my Jesus :

So farewell, brethren— we '11 meet above

.jO^ Heavemoard. C P. M,

Col. 3: 2.

("lOME on, my partners in distress, J My comrades in the wilderness, Wlio feel your sorrows still ; Awhile forget your griefs and fears, And look beyond this vale of tears To that celestial hill.

2 Beyond the bounds of time and space, Look forward to that heavenly jplace,

Tlie saint's secure abode ; On faitli's st^^vong eagle pinions rise, And force your passage to the skies,

And scale the mount of God.

3 Who suffer with our Master here. Shall there before his ftice appear,

And by his side sit down : To patient faith the prize is sure ; And all that to the end endure

The cross, shall w^ear the crown.

510 Some. lis.

Phil. 3 : 20. ID scenes of confusion and creatnre complaints, How sweet to my soul is communicn with sainta; To find at the banquet of mercj' there 's room, And feel in the presence of Jesus at hums.

2 Sweet bonds that unite all the children of peace ; And thrioe blessfed Jesus, whose love can not cease; Thoujih oft from thy presence in sadness I roam,

I lun| to behold thee in glory at home.

3 While .lere in the valley of conflict I stray,

0 give me submission and strength as my daj; In all my nfflictionsto thee woulil I come, Eejoicin^ in hope ( f my glorious home.

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4 I long, dearest Lord, in thy beauty to shine; No more as an exile in sorrow to pine ; And in thy dear image arise from the tomb, With glorified millions to praise thee at home.

511 Ejjhesians 4.: 5. S. P. M.

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NE bai^tism and one faith, ^ . One Lord ^nlow, above. The fellowship of Zion hath

One only watchw^ord— Love. From different temples though it rise, One song ascendeth to the skies.

2 Oar sacrifice i^ One;

One priest before the throne— The crncified, the risen Son,

Redeemer, Lord alone ! ,, ^ .

An 1 sio-hs from contrite hearts that spring, Our chief, our choicest offering.

3 O why sliould they who love

One ^-ospel to unfold, Who ]ook for one bright home above,

On earth be strange and cold ? Why, subjects of the Prince of Peace, In strife abide, and bitterness?

4 O may that holy prayer—

His tenderest and his last, Tiie utterance of his latest care

Ere to the cross he passed— No longer unfulfilled remain, The world's offense, thy people's stain !

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^ \ 2 Glorying only in the cros><. L/. i 1.

" Gal. 6 : 14.

WHEN I survey the w^ondrous cross. On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count hut loss, ^ A nd pour contempt on all my pride I 313

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2 Forbid it. Lord, that I should boast

Save ill the death of Chri.«t,niy Lord: All the vain things tliat charm nie most, I sacrifice them to his blood.

3 Sec from his head, his liands, his feet.

Sorrow and love IIoav mingled down ; Did e'er such love and sorrovv meet— Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,

That were a present for too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, ray all I

513 Delight in Christ. L. H.

JESUS, thou Joy of loving hearts ! Thou Fount of Life! thou Light ol menl From the best bliss that earth imparts, We turn unfilled to thee again.

2 Thy truth unchanged liath ever stood ;

Thou savest those that on thee call;

To them that seek thee, thou ait good,

To them tliat find thee— All in All !

3 We taste thee, O thou Living Bread,

And long to feast upon thee still; We drink of thee, the Fountain Head, And tliirst our souls from thee to fill.

4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee.

Where'er our changeful lot is cast; Glad, when thy gracious smile we see. Blest, when our faith can hold thee fast.

6 O Jes IS, ever witli us <tay!

MaKC all our moments calm mdbiight CI J a so the dark nig] it of sin away — Shed o'er the world tliy holy light ! 314

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SOFT be the gently breiithino- notes That sing the Saviour's dying love; Soft as the evening zeijhyr floats, Soft as tlie tuneful lyres above : Soft as the morning dews descenc',

While warbling birds exulting ^oar; So soft to our ahnight}^ Friend Be every sigh our bosoms pour.

2 Pure as the sun's enlivening ray, *

That scatters life and joy abroad; Pure as the lucid orb of day.

That wide proclaims its Maker, God; l*are as the breath of vernal skies.

So pure let our contrition be ; And ])urely let our sorrows rise

To him who bled upon the tree.

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HOW pleasirg to behold and see The friends of Jesus all agreff— To sit around the sacred board As members of one common Lord.

2 Here we beheld the dawn of bliss — Here we behold the Saviour's grace — Here we behold his precious blood; AVhich sweetly pleads for us wiJh God.

3 While here we sit, we would impilore That love may spread from shore to shore, Till all the saints, like us, combine

To praise the Lord in songs divine.

4 To all we freely give our hand, Who love the Lord in ev'ry land; For all are one in Christ our head, To whom be endl^ !%s honors paid.

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To this rich feast of gospel love — This pledge is but the prelude giv'n To that immortal feast above.

2 How great the blessing, thus to meet

Aecordiug to our Saviour's word, And hold by faith communion sweet, With our unseen yet present Lord.

3 And if so sweet this feast below,

What will it be to meet above, Where all we see, and feel, and know, Are fruits of everlasting love!

4 Soon shall we tune the heav'nlj^ lyre,

While list'ning worlds the song approve ; Eternity itself expire. Ere we exhaust the theme of love.

517 The last scenes. L. M.

'npWASi on that night when doom'd to L The eao-er ra^e of ev'ry foe, [know That night in which he was betray'd. The Saviour of the world took bread ;

2 And, after thanks and glory giv'n

To him that rules in earth and heav'n, That symbol of his flesh he broke. And thus to all his foll'wers spoke:

3 My broken body thus I give

To you. my friends ; take, eat, and live ;

And oft the sacred feast renew,

That brings my wondrous love to view.

4 Then in liis hands the cup he rais'd, And God anew he thank'd and prais'd; While kindness in his bosom glow'd And from his lips salvation flow'd.

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5 My blood I thus pour forth, he cries, To cleanse tht soul in sin that lies; In this the covenant is seaVd, And heav'n's eternal grace reveal'd.

5 This cup is fraught with love to men I.et {dl partake wlio love my name; Through latest ages let it pour In mem'ry of my dying hour.

5 18 The bread of life. L. M.

AWXY from earth ray spirit turns — A way from every transient good : With strong desire my bosom bui-ns To feast on heaven's diviner food.

2 Thou. Saviour, art the living bread ;

Thou wilt my every want supply; By thee sustained, and cheered, and led, I '11 press through dangers to the sky.

3 What though temptations oft distress,

And sin assails, and breaks my peace; Thou wilt uphold, and save, and bless, And bid the storms of passion cease.

4 Then let me take thy gracious hand-.

And walk beside thee onward still ; Till my glad feet shall safely stand Forever firm on Zion's hill.

Oiy The)/ came together to break bread. 0. M,

Acts 20 : 7.

ORD, may the spirit of this feast — LJ The earnest of thy love — Maintain a dwelling in our b^'east Until we meet above. 2 The healing sense of pardoned sin. The hope that never tires. The strength a pilgrim's race to w'n, The joy that heaven inspires: 317

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3 Still raaj their light our duties il-ace

111 lines of hallowed flame. Like that upon the propliet's face, When from the mount he came.

4 But if no more with kindred dear

The broken bread we share. Nor at the banquet-board appear To breathe the grateful prayer;

5 Foro-et us not — when on the bed

Of dire disease we waste. Or to the chambers of the dead, And bar of judgment haste.

6 Forget not — thou who bore the wo

Of Calvary's ftital tree— Those who within these courts below Have thus remembered thee.

^^0 Rememherincf Christ. O. Jji.

IF human kindness meets return, And owns the grateful tie — If tender thoughts within us burn To feel a friend is nigh ;

2 O, shnll not w^armer accents tell

Tlie gratitude we owe To him who died our fears to quell, And save from endless wo?

3 While yet his anguished soul survej-ed

Those pangs heAvould not tlee, What love his latest words displaj-ed — "31eet and remember me. "

4 Remember thee! th}^ death, thy shame,

The griefs which thou didst bear! O memory, leave no other iinme But His recorded there. :318

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;^91 Spiritiwl refrekliment. ^ •''■*••

OGOD, unseen yet ever near! Reveal thy presence now, While we, in love that hath no fear, Before thy glory how. ') Here may obedient spirits find The hlessino-s of thy love-— The streams that through the desert wmd,

The manna from above. \ vvliile beside the fount we stay,

And eat this bread of thme, Then go, rejoicing, on our way, Renewed with strength divnie.

r;-72 Eeception of members. V. - a

" "'pOME in, thou blessed of the Lord ; ' ; Stranger nor foe art thou : We welcome thee with warm accord, Our friend, our brother now. •2 The hand of fellowship, the heart Of love, we offer thee '- ^ ^ ^ . Leaving the world, thou dost but part Fronflies and vanity, ■i The cup of blessing which we bless, The heav'nly bread we break,— Our Saviour's blood and righteousness, Freely with us partake. \ In weal m' woe, in joy or care, Thy portion shall be ours ; Christians their mutual burdens bear; They lend their mutual pow'rs. 6 Come with us, we will do thee good, As God to us hath done ; Stand but in him, as tliose have stoc^, Whose fa'th the victory won. 319

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6 And when, bj'^ turns, we pass away As star by star grows dim, May each, transhited into day, Bb lost, and found in him.

f)^Q Blessed are tJie poor in spirit. L-. Mi

iMatt. 5: 3.

ORD, at thy table we behold

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The wonders of thj'^ grace; But most o^f all admire that we Sliould tind a welcome place,

2 What strange, surprising grace is this,

Th>at we, so lost, have'room! Jesus our weary souls invites, And freely bids us come I

3 Ye saints below, and hosts of heaven,

Join all your sacred powers : No theme is like redeeming love; No Saviour is like ours.

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1 Cor. 11: 24.

"IST memory of the Saviour's love,

We keep*^the sacred feast, VVliere every humble, contrite heart Is made a welcome guest.

2 Under his banner thus we sing

Tlie wonders of his love.

And thus anticipate by faith

The heavenly feast aboveT

^)'2o ^^^ '^"'^^ hnown of them, ete. v- ^^

Luke 24 : 15

SHEPHERD of souls, refresh an 1 blesa Thy chosen pilgrim flock, With inaiina from tin; wilderness, With A\'ater from the rock. 320

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2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak,

(As thou when here below),

Our souls the joys celestial seek,

That from thy sorrows flow.

3 We would not live by bread alone,

But by thy word of grace, — In strength of which we travel on To our abiding place.

i Be known to us in breaking bread, But do not then depart, — Saviour, abide with us, and spread Thy table in our heart.

5 Then sup with iis in love divine ; Thy body and thy blood, That living bread and heavenly wine, Be our immortal food.

5^0 ^ou do show the Lord's death. o. Jjl,

1 Cor. 11 : 26.

JESUS, the Friend of man, Invites us to his board ; The welcome summons we obey, And own our gracious Lord."^

2 Here we show forth his love.

Which spake in every breath.

Prompted each action of his life,

And triumphed in his death.

3 Here let our powers unite

His honored name to i-aise ;

Let grateful joy fill every mind,

And every voice be praise.

i One faith, one hope, one Lord, One God alone we know; Brt^thren we are; let every heart With kind affections grow. 21 321

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IVrOW et each liappy guest 11 The sacred concert raise, To close the honors of tlie feast, And sing the Master's praise.

2 His condescending love

First calls our vvondei- forth ;

He left the blessed realms above,

To dwell with men on eai'h.

3 His precepts, how divine I

How suited to our state ! How bright his acts of mercy sliinel His promises how great !

4 Redemption's glorious plan,

How wondrous in our view ! The salutary sdlirce to man Of peace and pardon too.

d2iO Truly ourfelloicship is with the Father, etc. S. M.- 1 John 1 : 3.

OUR heavenly Father calls. And Christ'invites us near; With both, our friendship shall be swee . And our communion dear. 2 God pities all our griefs : He pardons every day ; Almighty to protect our souls, And wise to guide our way. 8 How large liis bounties are! What various stores of good, Diffused from our Redeemer's hand, And purcliased with liis blood! \ Jesus, our living Head,

We bless tliy Vaithful care; Our Advocate before the tlirone, And )ur forerunner there. 322

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5 Here fix, 1113^ roving hturt! Here wait, my warmest love! Till the communion be complete, In nobler scenes above.

529 Take thU, etc. S. M,

Luke 22 : 17.

JESUS invites his saints To meet around his board ; Here pardon'd rebels sit, and hold Communion with their Lord.

2 This holy bread and wine

Maintain our fainting breath, "^Y union with our living Lord, And int'rest in his death.

3 Let all our pow'rs be join'd

His glorious name to raise; Let holy love fill ev'ry mind, And ev'ry voice be praise.

J^qQ And 10 hen they had simg a hymn, etc. 0. M.. Matt. 26. 30.

PARTI^^G hymn we sing. Around thy table. Lord; Again our grateful tribute bring. Our solemn vows record.

2 Here have we seen thy face.

And felt thy presence here ; So may the savor of thj^ grace In word and life appear.

3 The purchase of thy blQod —

By sin no longer led — The path our dear Redeemer txod May we rejoicing tread.

4 In self-forgetting love

Be Christian union shown, Until we join the Church above, And knov^ as we are known. 323

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531 Bihold the Lumh of Gol. S. M.

John 1 : 36

OT all the blood of beasts, On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash away its stain.

2 But Christ, the heav'nly Lamb,

Bears all our sins away; A sacrifice ofnoblei- name And richer blood than thej^

3 My faith W'Ould lay her hand

On that dear head of thine,

While like a penitent 1 stand,

And there confess my sin.

4 Believing, we rejoice

To see the curse remove ; We bless the Lamb Avith cheerful voice, And sing his dying love.

5o2 Foretastet. S. M.

Mark 14 : 25.

iLEST feast of love divine ! 'T is grace that makes us free To feed upon this bread and wine,

In memory. Lord, of thee ! That blood Avhieh Howled for sin,

In symbol here We see. And feel the blessc^d pledge within,

That we are loved of thee. O, if this glimpse of love

Be so divinel)' sweet, What will it be, O Loi'd, above,

Thy gladdening smile to meet I To see thee face to fi\ce,—

Thy perfect likeness wear,— And all thy ways of woi\d"rous giace

Through endless years declare ! 324

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533 ^ '"^^^ draw all men unto me. 8s & 7

Johu 12 : 32.

T is finished! Man of Sorrows ! From thy cross our frailty borrows Strength to bear antl conquer thus.

2 While extended there we view thee Mighty Sufferer! draw us to thee;

Sufferer victorious !

3 iS'ot in vain for us uplifted, Man of Sorrows, wonder-gifted !

May that sacred emblem be ;

4 Lifted hi^h amid the ages, Guide of heroes, saints, and sages ;

May it guide us still to thee !

534 The body and blood of Christ. 7b.

BREAD of heaven, on thee we feed, For thy flesh is meat indeed ; Ever let our souls be fed Witli this true and living bread.

2 Vine of heaven, thy blood supplies This blest cup of sacrifice ;

Lord, thy wounds our healing give ; To thy cross we look and live.

3 Day by day with strength supjjlied, Through the life of him who died, Lord of life, O, let us be

Eooted, grafted, built on thee.

535 Leaving the Lord'n table. 8s. &. 7b

FROM the table now retiring. Which for us the Lord hath spread, May our soul^, refreshment findino-, Grow in all things like our Head. 325

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2 His example by beholding.

May our lives his image bear;

Iliin our Lord and Master calling,

His commands may we revere.

3 Love to Crod and man displaying.

Walking steadfast in his \\'dy, Joy attend us in believing, Peace from God, through endless (]:\-

^l)i) h roas for us. -i. -'j .

EAR, the cross our station taking, Eartlily cares and joys forsaking, Meet it is for us to mourn : 'T was for us he came from heaven, 'T was for us liis heart was riven; All his griefs for us were borne.

2 When no eye its pity gave us. When there was no arm to save us,

He his love and power displayed: By his stripes our help and healing. By his death our life revealing,

He for us the ransom paid.

3 Jesus, may thy love constrain us, That from sin w«^, may refrain us,

In thj^ griefs may deeply grieve; Thee our best affections giviiig, To thy i^raise and honor living.

May we in thy glory live !

^1^7 Ml/ jyence I give unio you, x . M.

LAMB of God! whose bleeding love We now recall to laind. Send thy blessing from above,

And let us mercy find: Tv:''ik on us, who think on thee;

Every burdened soul release; O. remember Calvary, And bid us go in peace ! 326

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2 By thine a.gonlzin«: pain.

And Irlootly swolit. we pray- By tliy ilyin<2,- love Lo man,

Take ail our sins away: By thy passion on the "ree.

Let our g-ricfs and troubles ceftse : O, remember Calvary,

And bid us go in peace !

538 Looking to Jeans. 8s & 7fl.

Heb. 12: 2.

O WEET the moments, rich in blessijg, O Which before the cross I spend ; Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying friend.

2 Here I '11 sit, for ever viewing

Mercy streaming in his blood ; Precious drops ! my soul bedewing, Plead they now my peace with God.

3 Truly blessed is this station.

Here unfolds his wondrous grace; While I see divine compassion Beaming in his lovely face.

4 Here it is I find mj heaven.

While upon the cross I gaze ; Here the joy of sins forgiven Shall inspire my songs of praise.

5 Love and grief my heart dividing.

While his feet I bathe with tears; Constant still in ftiith ab ding — Hope triumphant o'er my fears

C Lord! in ceaseless contemi)lation, Fix my trusting heart on thee, Till I know' thy full salvatii>n. And thy fa:e in glory set 327

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531) My m&iitatiou shall he snieet. x. JM.

Psalm 104 : 34.

HERE ^ sink before thee lowly, Filled with gladness deep and holy, As with treniblino- awe and wonder On thy mighty work I ponder, — On this banquet's mystery, On the depths we can not see : Far beyond all mortal sight Lie the secrets of thy might.

2 Sun, who all my life dost brighten I Light, who dost my soul enlighten! Joy, the sweetest man e'er knoweth ! Fount, whence all my being floweth ! Humbly draw I near to thee ; Grant that I may worthily

Take this blessed heavenly food, To thy praise, and to my good.

3 Jesus, Bread of Life from heaven, Never be thou vainly given,

Nor I to my luirt invited; Be thy love with love requited ; Let me learn its depths indeed, While on thee my soul doth feed; Let me, here so richly blest, Be hereafter, too. \hj guest.

D4U Whom having not seen, we love. OS & 7S.

1 Pet. 1 . 8.

WHILE in sweet communion feeding On this earthlj^ bread and win-^, Saviour, may we see tliee bleeding On the cross to make us thine. 2 Though unseen, now be thou near us. With the still small voice of love; Whispering words of peace to cheer us — Every doubt and fear remove. 323

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8 Bring before us all the story. Of tliy life, and death of wo! And with hopes of endless glory, Wean our hearts from all below.

541 To him he glory. P.M.

Eph. 3:21

JESUS has died for me, Glory to God ! From sin he set me free,

Glory to God! And, if 1 trust his grace, I soon shall win the race ; Then see his lovely face.

Glory to God. 2 Soon, I shall iing above,

Glory to God ! Tell of his wondrous love.

Glory to God; Free from all death and wrong, Then shall my notes prolong One loud, triumphant song,

Glory to God!

0^2i Christ our confidence. t B & 4S.

"Y faith looks up to thee, Tliou Lamb of Calvary :

Saviour divine, Now hear me while I pray ; Take all my guilt away ; O, let me, Irom this day.

Be wholly thimf. 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart;

My zeal inspire ; As thou hast died for me, O, may my love to thee Pure, warm, and changeless be —

A living lire.

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1 While life's dark raaae I tread, And griefs around me spread,

Be thou 1113^ guide; Bid darkness turn to day, ^V\Y)e sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray

From thee aside.

4 When ends life's transient dream, Whf n death's cold, sullen stream

Sliall o'er me roll ; Blest Saviour, then, in love, Fear and distress remove;

0 bear me safe above — A ransomed soul.

543 The Cross— the power of God. 7s. & 6s.

1 Cor. 1 : 18.

I SAW the cross of Jesus AV'hen burden'd with my sin ;

1 sought tlie cross of Jesus To give me peace within:

I brought ni}^ soul to Jesus*

He cleans'd it in his blood; And in the cross of Jesus

I found ni}' peace Avith God.

2 I love the cross of Jesus —

It tells me what I am ; A vile and guilty creature,

Saved only through the LamK No righteousness, no merit,

No beauty can I plead ; Yet in the cross I glory,

My title there I read.

3 1 clasp the cross of Jesus

Tn ev'ry trying hour, My sure and ceitain refuge, My never-failing tower. 330

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Ill e 'ciy fear and conflict,

J more than conqueror am; Li\ing I'm safe, or d3'ing,

TliroLigli Christ tlie risen Lamb.

4 Sweet is tlic cross of Jesus I

Tiiere let my weary lieart Still rest in peace and safetj-

Till life itself depa t. And then in strains of glory

I'll sing thy wondrous power. Where sin can never enter.

And death is known no more.

544- Communion of the body and blood of Christ, 1 fe-

1 Cor. 10 : 16.

HERE, 0 my Lord, I see thee face to face ; Here would I touch and handle things unseen ; Here grasp with fy-nmr hand the eternal grace, And all my weariness upon thee lean.

2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God ;

Here drink with tViee the royal wine of heaven ; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.

3 Too soon we rise ; the symbols disappear ;

The feast, thuugh not the love, is passed and gone ; Thfi bread and wine remove, but thou art here — Nearer than ever — still my Sliield and Sun.

4 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by ;

Yet, passing, points to the glad fe^st above — Giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,

The Lamb's great bridal feast of bliss and love.

()4o Believing, toe rejoice. Xl. JM*

1 Peter 1 ; 8

YE sahits. your music bring, Attuned to sweetest sound. Strike every trembling string.

Till earth and lieaven resound; The triumphs of the cross ^\e■ sing; Aw;ike, ye saints, each joyful etriug, 331

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2 The cross, the cross alone.

Subdued the powers of hell ; Like H.o-ht'nlno- from his throne

The prince of darkness fell. The triumphs of the cross we sing, Awake, j^t saints, each joj^ful string.

3 The cross hath power to save

From all th3 foes that rise; The cross hatli made the grave

A passage to the skies ; The triumphs of the cross we sing ; Awake, ye saints, each joyful string.

546 The (rue passover. 7s. 6 HncS.

ONCE the angel started back, When he saw the blood-stained door, Pausing on his vengeful track,

And the dwelling passing o'er. Once the sea from Israel fled, Ere it rolled o'er Egypt's dead.

2 Kow our Passover is come

Dimly shadowed in the past, And the very Paschal Lamb,

Christ, the Lord is slain at last. Then with hearts and hands made meet, Our unleavened bread we'll eat.

3 Blessed Victim sent from heaven,

Whom all angel hostj obey. To whose will all earth is given,

At whose word hell shrinks away. Thou hast eonipiered death's dread s rife, Thou hast brought ns light and life. 332

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547 The Mercy Seat. L. M

FROM ev'ry stormy Avind that blows, From ev'ry swt lling- tifle of woes, There is a cahii, a sure retreat — "1 is found beneath the Mercy Seat.

2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads,

A place than all besides more sweet — It is the blood-bought Mercy Seat.

3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowsliip with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common Mercy Seat.

4 Ah! whither could we flee for aid. When tempted, desolate, dismay'd ; Or how the host of hell defeat, Had sufF'ring souls no Mercy Seat?

5 There ! there on eagle wings we soar, And sin and sense seem all no more.

And hcav'n comes down our souls to greet. And glory crowns the Mercy Seat !

6 0 let my hand forget her skill.

My tongue be silent, cold, and still, This bounding heart forget to beat. Ere I forget the Mercy Seat I

548 ThU 18 the gate of heaven . I^- •i^l«

Gen. 28 : 17

HOW sweet to leave the world awmle, And seek the presence of our Ij>rdl Dear Saviour! on tliy people smile. And come according to thy woril. 333 #

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2 Fi-oin busy scenes we now retreat,

That we may here converse witli thee Ah! I.ordl beljokl ns at tliy feet — Let this the "gate of heaven" be.

3 "Chief of ten thousand!'' now appear.

That we by faith may see thy face :

01 grant, that we thy voice may hear.

And let tliy presence lill this place.

;3'±1/ For a business meeting. i-i M,

BEXIGN'ANT God of love and power. Be Avith us in tliis solemn liour; Smile on our souls; our plans approve, By which we seek to spread thy love. 2 Let each discordant thought be gone, And love unite our hearts in one ; Let all we have and are combine To forward objects so divine.

550 Hour of iJrcnjer. Li. M. J^.

SWEET hour of prayer ! sweet hour of pray- That calls me froiii a world of care, [er, And bids me at my Father's tlirone. Make all my wants and wishes known! In seasons of distress and grief, ]My soul has often found relief. And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer.

2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hourof prnyer

The joy I feel, the bliss I share.

Of those -whose anxious spirits burn

With strong desires for thy return

With such 1 hasten to the place

Where God my Saviour shows his fa ^e,

x\nd gladly take my station tliei-e.

And wait for thee, sweet hour of p -aycr.

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3 Sweot hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer 1

Thy wbio^s shall my petition bear.

To him whose truth and fiiithfulness

Engiige the waiting soul to bless;

And since he bids me seek his face,

Believe his word and trust his grace,

J '11 cast on him my every cai'e.

And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.

551 Isaiah 57: 15. L^ M.

JESUS, where'er thy people meet, There they behold thy mercy-seat; Where'er they seek thee, thou art found; And every place is hallowed ground.

2 For thou, within no walls confined, luhabitest the humble mind;

Such ever bring thee where they come, And, going, take thee to their home.

3 Dear Shepherd of thy chosen few. Thy former mercies here renew ; Here to our waiting hearts proclaim The sweetness of thy saving name.

4 Here may we prove the power of prayer To strengthen faith and banish care ;

To teach our faint desires to rise, And bring all heaven before our eyes.

552 There am I. L. M.

Matt. IS: 20.

WHERE two or thi-ee with sweet aecoi'd Obedient to their sovereign Lord, Meet to recount liis acts of grace. And offer solemn prayer and praise ; 2 '' There," says the Saviour, '^ v. ill I be, Amid the little company ; To them unvail my smilino- face. And shed my glories round the place.' 335

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3 We liieet at thy comniand, O Lord, Relying on thy laithful word; Be prestiit in each waiting heart, And strength and heavenly peace impart.

DDtJ -^^o other friend can 1 desire. ■!-'• M«

MY prvjcioiis Lord, for thy dear name . 1 bear the cross, despise the shame; Nor do I faint while thou art near; I loan on thee, how can I fear?

2 Nc other name but thine is given

To cheer my soul in earth or heaven; No other wealtli will I require ; No other friend can I desire.

3 Yea, into nothing would I fall For thee alone my All in all ; To feel thy love, my only joy ; To tell thy love, my sole employ.

554 Christ, all in all. L. M. Col. 3 ; 11.

THOU pure light of souls that love, True joy of every human breast, Sower of life's immortal seed, Our Saviour and Redeemer blest! 2 Be thou our guide, be thou our goal ; Be thou our pathway to the skie,s; Our joy, when sorrow fills the soul; In death our everlasting prize.

555 The tranquil hour. L. M.

rPHOU, Saviour, from thy throne on high, -L Enrobed with liglit, and girt with power, Dost note the thought, the prayer, Ihe sigh Of hearts that love the tranquil Ik ur. *2 Oft thou thyself didst steal away, At eventide, from labor done. In some still peaceful shade to pray. Till morning watclies were begun. 33G

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3 Thou hast not, clearest Lord, foi-got

Thy wrestlings on Jndea's hills; And still thou lov'st the quiet spot Where praise the lowly spirit tills.

4 Now to our souls, withdrawn awhile

From earth's rude noise, thy face leveal, And, as we worship, kindly smile, And for thine own our spirits seal.

6 To thee we bring each grief and care. To thee we fly while tempests lower; Thou wilt the weary burdens bear Of hearts that love the tranquil hour.

5 5 1) ExJiortation to lirajjer. L M'^.

WHAT various hindrances we meet In comintr to a mercy-seat! Yet who, that knows the worth of prayer. But wishes to be ofte.n there?

2 Prayer makes the darkened clouds withdraw; : Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw. Gives exercise to faith and love.

Brings every blessing from above.

3 Eestraining praj^er, we cease to tight; Prayer makes the Christian's armor bright;; And Satan trembles, when he sees

The weakest saint upon his knees.

4 Have you no words? Ah, think again; Words flow apace when we complain, And fill a fellow-creature's ear With the sad tale of all our care.

5 Were half the breath thus vainly fpcnt To heaven in supplication sent.

Our cheerful song would oftener be, "Hear what the Lord has done for me!"' 22 337

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557 '^^^y '^«< believe do enter into rest. L. M.

Ueb. 4 3.

My only Saviour! when I feel 0'(-r\vhelmecl in spirit, faint, oppressed, 'Tis sweet to tell thee, while I kneel Low at thy feet, thou art my rest.

2 1 'm weary of the strife within ;

Strong powers against my soul contest; O, let me turn from self and sin To thy dear cross, for there is rest!

3 O ! sweet will be the welcome day.

When frop.i her toils and woes released. My parting soul in death shall sav, " Now, Lord ! I come to thee for rest.*'

558 Prayer for contentment. C. M.

FATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise :

2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart.

From ev'ry murmur free ; The blessings of thy grace impart, And make me live to thee.

3 Let the sweet hope that thou art mine.

My life, and death attend ; Thy presence through my journey sliine. And crown my journey's end.

)J)y Tempest-tossed. C Vj

JESUS, Saviour of the lost. My Rock and Hiding-place, By storms of sin and sorrow tost

I seek thy sheltering grace. Guilty, forc^ive me. Lord! I cry;

Pursued by foes, I come ; A sinner, save me, or 1 die ; An outcast, take me home. 338

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3 Once safe in thine almighty arms,

Let storms come on amain ; There danger never, never harms; There death itself is gain.

4 And when I stand before thy throiie

And all thy glory see, Still be my righteonsness alone To hide myself in thee.

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HOW sweet to be allowed to pray To God, the Holy One ; 'VV ith filial love and trust to say, O God, thy will be done."

2 We in these sacred words can find

A cure for eve*i-y ill ; They calm and soothe the troubled mmd And bid all care be still.

3 O let that AVill which gave me breatli

And an immortal soul, In jpy or grief, in life or death,

My every Avish control. •t O, could my heart thus, over pray,

Thus imitate thv Son ! Teach me, O God, Avith truth to say.

Thy will, not mine, be done.

.^() 1 Sanctify the Lord Goa in your hi-arts. 0. M *^ ^ 1 Pet. 3: 15.

WHILE thee I seek, protectii g Power, Be my vain wishes stilled ; And may this consecrated ]iour AVith better hopes be filled. ^ Thy love the power of thought bestowed; To thee my thoughts would soar ; Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed ; ihat mercy I adore. 339

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3 In each event of life, how cleii Thy ruling hand I see ! Each blessing to my soul more :lear Because conferred by thee

i In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear. My heart shall find delight in praiso. Or seek relief in prayer.

6 When gladness wings my fiivored hour Thy love my thouglits"^shall till ; Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, My soul shall meet thy will,

6 My lifted eye, without a tear. The gathering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall banish fear; That heart shall rest on thee.

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LOVE to steal awhile away From every cumbering care, And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer.

2 I love in solitude to shed

The penitential tear; And all his promises to plead, Where none but God can hear.

3 I love to thiid<: on mercies past,

And future good implore. And all my cares and sorrows cast On him \\-1iom I adore.

4 I love, by faith, to take a vie"\\

Of brighter scenes in heaven ; The prospect doth my strength renew, While here by tempests driven. 340

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5 Tims, when life's toilsoniK} diiy is o'er, May its departing ray Be cahn as this impressive hour, And lead to endless day.

5G3 ^y Saviour died for vie. v. M

rpHOU art my hidino^-place, O Lord, X In thee I tix my trust, Encourai;-ed by thy holy wortl, A feeble child of dust. 2 I have no argument beside I urge no other plea. And 't is enough — the Saviour died. The Saviour died for me. 0 When storms of tierce temptation beat, And furious foes assail. My refuge is the mercy-seat. My hope within the vail. 4 From strife of tongues and bitter woid?, My spirit flies to thee; Joy to my heart the thought afforis- My Saviour died for me. 6 And when thy awfui voice commands Tliis body to decay, And life, in its last lingering saixi's. Is ebbing fast away — 6 Then, tliough it be in accents ^veak, My voice'shall call on Thee, And ask for strenoth in death cc speak— '• My Saviour died for me.''

5()4 Let U8 irnv) near. vy- ■'''

Heb. 10 : 22.

APPKOACIL my soul, the mercy-seat, AMiere Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before his feet, For none ca \ perish there. 341

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2 Thy promise Is my only plea,

With this I veiiliire nig'ii; Thou callest burdened souls to thee And such, O Lord, am I.

3 Bowed down beneath a load of j^in,

By Satan sorely pressed, By war without, and fear within, I come to thee for rest.

4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place;

That, slieltered near thy sid<i, I m-ny my fierce accuser face. And tell him, "Thou hast died."

5 O, wondrous love, to bleed and die,

To bear the cross and shame. That g'uilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious name I

565 Prayer. C. M

PKAYER is the soul's sincere desire, Unuttered or expressed ; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast.

2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh,

The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near.

3 Prayer is tlie simplest form of speech

That infant lips can try; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high.

4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's Toice

Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice, And say — "Behold, he prays." 342

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'> Prayer is the Christian's vital breath. The Christian's native air, J lis watchword at the gate of death; He enters heaven with prayer.

5()() FWed with all the fullness of God. C. ^l

LORD, I would delight in thee, And on ih.j t'.are depend ; To thee in every trouble flee, My best, my only Friend.

2 When all created streams are dried,

Thy fullness i^ the same :

May I with this be satisfied,

And glory in th^'- name I

3 Xo good in creature« can be found.

But what is found in thee : I nnist have all things and abound While God is God to me.

4 O that I had a stronger faith.

To look within the vail, — To credit what my Saviour saith, Whose w^ord can never fail.

5 He who has made my heaven secure,

Will here all good provide: While Christ is rich, can I be poor? What can I want beside?

6 O Lord, I cast my care on thee ;

I triumph and adore : Henceforth my great concern sha 1 ^e To love and please thee more.

5r)7 -^^^^ «"<^ *' «^*«^^ ^« given you. •^- ^^

Luke'll : 9.

TESUS, my strength, my hope, J On thee I cast my care, Vv^'ith humble confidence look uy, And know thou hear'st my prayer. 343

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2 Give me on thee to wait,

Till I can all things do; On thee, alnii^i^hty to create, Aliiiig-ht}^ to rene-\v.

3 1 want a sober mind,

A self-renonncing will. Tiiat tramples down, and cas:& 3chin( The baits of pleasing ill ;

4 A soul inured to pain,

To hardships, grief, and loss ; Bold to take up, tirm to sustain The consecrated cross ;

5 I want a godly fear,

A quick-discerning eye. That looks to thee when sin is near, And sees the tempter fly ;

6 A spirit still prepared.

And armed with jealous care, For ever standing on its guard, And watching unto prayer.

^|)Q Opening 2^>'i\i/cr meeting. ^. J^-^. L'«

XT is the hour of praj'er : Draw near and bciid the knee. And till the calm and holy air

AVltli voice of melody! Overwearied with the I'leat And burden of the day. IsTow let ns rest our wandering feet And gather here to pray. 2 O, blessed is the hour

That lifts our hearts on high ! Like sunlight when the tempests, lower

Prayer to the soul is nigh ; Though dark may be our lot, Our ey(\s be diili with care. These sadjlening thoughts shall trouble not This holy hour of prayer. 344

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PRAYER AND SOCIAL MEETINGS. Q()y Come, let us pray. C xl. M,

/10ME, let US pray : 't is sweet to feel

* J That God himself is near ;

That, while we at his footstool kneel,

His mercy deigns to hear: Though sorrows clond life's dreary way, This is our solace — let us pi-ay.

i Come, let us pray : the burning brow, The heart oppressed with care,

And all the woes that throng us now, Will be relieved by prayer:

Jesus will smile our griefs away;

O, glorious thought! — come, let us pray.

3 Come, let us pray : the mercy-seat

Invites the fervent prayer,* And Jesus ready stands to greet

Tlie contrite spirit there : O, loiter not, nor longer stay From him who loves us ; let us pray.

q70 Invitation to prayer. fe. JM.,

COME to the house of pray'r, O thou afflicted, come ; The God of peace shall meet thee there; He makes that house his home.

2 Come to the house of praise, Ye who are liappy now ; In sweet accord your voices rxise, In kindred homage bow.

1 i'e aged, hither come.

For you have felt his love; Soon shall your trembling tongues be dimb, your lips forget to move. 345

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4 Ye yoiin^, before his tlirone

Cotne. bow; your voices raise; Let not j'oiir liearts his praise dibi. wu Who gives tlie pow'r to praise.

5 Thou, whose benignant eye

In nierc}" looks on all, — Who see'st the tear of misery,

And hear'st the mourners call — ti Up to thy dwelling-place

Bear our frail spirits on. Till they outstrip time's tardy pace,

And lieav'n ou earth be won.

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571 Heavenly places. 7s. 6 linCS.

F 't is sweet to mingle Avhere Christians meet for social prayer ; If 't is sweet with them to raise Songs of holy joy and praise —

Passing sweet that state must be,

Where they meet eternally. 2 Saviour, may these meetings prove Antepasts to that above ; While we worship in this place, May we go from grace to grace,

Till we each, in his degree,

Fit for endless glory be.

572 Deliver ua from evil. #8.

HEAVENLY Father ! to whose (ye Future things unfolded lie; Through the desert when I stray Let thy counsels guide my way 2 Lord ! uphold me day by day; SlK'd a light upon my way ; Guide me through perplexing snares Care 'for me in all my cares.

PRAYER AND SOCIAL MEETINGS.

3 Slioukl thy wisdom, Lord, decree Trials long and sharp for me. Pal IK or sorrow, care or shame, — Father! glorify thy name.

4 Let me neither faint nor fear, Feeluig still that thou art near; In the course my Saviour trod, Tending liom3 to thee, my God.

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n^HEY who seek the throne of grace J- Find that throne in every place ; If we live a life of praj^er, God is present everywhere.

2 In our sickness and our health, In our want, or in our wealth, If we look to God in prayer, God is present everywhere.

3 AVhen our earthly comforts fail, When the woes of life prevail, 'T is tlie time for earnest prayer; God is present everywhere.

4 Then, my soul, in every strait. To tliy Fatlier come,aud wait; He will answer eve:y prayer; God is present every w here.

i)74 Lift the heart, and bend the knee. §8

("IHILD, amid the flowers at play, V Wiiile the red light fades away Mother. Avith thine earnest eye Ever following silently; 2 Father, by tl>e breeze of eve, Called thy daily toil to leave, Pray ! ere yet the dark hours be, Lift the heart, and bend the kneel 347

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3 Traveler in the st.;anger's land

Far from thine own liousehohl hand; Monrner, liaiinted hy the tone Of a voice from tliis world gone*,

4 Captive, in whose narrow cell Sunshine hath not leave to dwell; Sailor, on the darkening- sea.

Lift the heart, and hend tlie knee ! 6 Ye that triumph, ye that sigh, Kindred by one holy tie, Heaven's lirst star alike ye see ; Lift the heart, and bend the knee !

575 Lead me, 0 Lord. 7s«

OHEPHEllD of thy little flock, O Lead me to the shadowing I'ock., Where the richest pastuie grows ; Where the living' Avater Jlows ; 2 By that ])ure and silent stream. Slieltered from tlie scorching beam; Shepherd, Saviour, Gunrdian, Guide, Keep me ever near thy side.

57u Draw near leUh a true heart. ^S, 0 llUes,

Heb. 10 : 22.

HOLY Lord, our heirts prepare For the solenui work of prayer; Grant tliat while we bend the knee, All our thoughts ma}' turn to thee; Let thy presence here be found. Breathiug peace and joy around. 2 Lord, when we approach thy throne, Make thy power and glory known Tlius may we be taught to call Humbly on the Lord of all, A\\(\ with reverence and fear At tliy footstool to appear. 34S

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3 Teach us, as we breathe onr woes, On tliy proiiJse to repose ; All thy tender love to trace In /he Saviour's work of grace; And with confidence depend On a <ti'a'Cioiis God and Friend.

577 ^^^ Lord make his face shine upon thee. iB

Num. 6: 25.

OTEALING from the world away, O We are come to seek thy face ; Kindly meet us, Lord, we pray. Grant us thy reviving grace.

2 Yonder stars that gild the sky.

Shine but with a borrowed light; We, unless thy light be nigh, Wander, wrapt in gloomy night.

3 Sun of Righteousness ! dispel

All our darkness, doubts and fears May thy light within us dwell. Till eternal day appears.

oio Hear us when to thee we ci'y. 7s. dou

O AYIOUR, when in dust to thee O Low we bow th' adoring knee : ^ When repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our streaming eyes; O, by all thy pains and wo. Suffered once for man below, Bending from thy throne on higli, Hear us when to thee we cry.

2 By thy birth and early j^ear*. By thy human griefs and feais, By thy fa?t:iiig and dis'^ress In the lonely wilderness ; 349

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By thy vict'ry in the hour Of the subtle tempter's power; Jesus look with pitying- eye. Hear our humble, earnest cry.

3 By thine hour of dark despair. By thine agony of prayer. By th}' purple robe of scorn.

By thy wounds, thy crown of thorn, By thy cross, thy pangs and cries, By thy perfect sacrifice ; Jesus, look with pitying eye, Listen to our humble cry.

4 By thy deep expiring groan, B)' the seaFd sepulchral stone, By thy triumph o'er the grave. By thy power from death to save : Dying, ris'n, ascended. Lord,

To thy throne in heaven restored, Bending from thy throne on high, Hear us when to thee we crv.

J)7t/ Evening, and morning, etc. 7* & OS

Psalm 55 : 1"

&0, when the morninf^ shineth, Go, when the noon is bright. Go, when the eve declineth, Go, in the hush of night; Go with pure mind and feeling.

Put earthly thoughts awav. And in God's presence kneeling Do thou in secret pray.

2 llemember all who love thee, VU who are loved b/ thee; Pray, too, for those who hate thee, If any such there be ; 350

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Then for thyself, in meekness, A blessing humbly claim ;

And blend with eacli petition Thy great Redeemers name.

Or, if 'tis e'er denied thee

In solitude to pray, Sliould holy thoughts come o'er thee.

When friends are round thy way, E'en then, the silent breathing

Thy spirit lifts above, Will reach his throne of glory,

Where dwells eternal love.

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580 After this manner pray ye. 6s&5l

Math. 6 : 9.

UR Father in heaven, fc-

„ We hallow tliy name ' May thy kingdom holy

On earth be the same ! O o:ive to us daily,

Our portion of bread. It is from thy bounty

That all must be fed.

2 Forgive our transgressions,

And teach us to know That humble compassion

That pardons each foe; Keep us from temptation.

From weakness and sin, And thine be the ^lory

Forever — Amen I

581 ^^« ^^^'^ of prayer. 8s & ^

Ml God ! is any hour so sweet. From blush of morn to evening star, As tliat which calls me to thy fert — The hour of prayer ? 351

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2 Blest is the tranquil liour of inorn.

And ble.st that iionr of soh mn e\ e, AVlien. on the win«^s of prayer up-borne, The world 1 leave.

3 Then is my strength by thee renewed ;

Then are my sins by thee forgiven; Then dost thou eheer mj' solitude With hopes of lieaven.

1 N'o words can toll what sweet relief There for my every want I find ; What strength for warftire, balm for grief, What peace of mind !

5 Hushed is each doubt, gone every fear ;

My spirit seems in heaven to stay ; And e'en the penitential tear Is wiped away.

6 Lord ! till I reach that blissful shore,

iS""© privilege so dear shall be As thus my inmost soul to pour In prayer to thee.

#582 Casting all your care upon him. C I . H

1 Pet. 5:7.

OLOKD ! how happy should we be, If we could leave bur cares to thee, If we from self could rest, And feel at heart that One above, In perfect wisdom, perfect love Is working for the best.

S For when we kneel and cast our care Upon our God in humble prayer,

AVith strengthened souls we rise; Sure that our Father, who is nigh To liear the ravens when they cry, Will liear his children's cries. 352

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3 O! Av^ould these restless hearts of (uirs The hissoii h^arii from birds ;iikI tlowt-i-^,

And learn from sell" to cea.-e; Leave all tilings to our Jb'atlier's will, And in his merey trusting still,

Find ill eaeh trial, peace.

5^3 Faint, yet pursuing. lis.

Judges 8: 4.

THOUGH faint, yet pursuing, we go on our \v,iy ; The Lord is our Leader, bis Word is our stiiy ; Though suff'ring, and sorrow, and trial, be near, The Lord is our refuge, and wlioni can we fear ?

2 He raiseth the fallen, he cheereth the faint ;

The weak and oppressed, he will hear their complaiut The way may be weary, and thorny the road, But how can we falter? our help is in God.

3 And to his green pastures our footsteps he leads; His flock in the desert, how kindly he feeds ! The lambs in his bosom he tenderly bears,

And brings back the wanderers all safe fiom the snares.

4 Though clouds may surround us, our God is our light ; Though storms rage around us, our God is our might; So faint, yet pursuing, still onward we come ;

The Lord is our Leader, and heaven is our home.

584 For divine strength. lls & lOs.

} RATHER, in thy mysterious presence kneeling, . Fain would our souls feel all thy kindling love. For we are weak, and need some deep revealing Of trust, and strength, and calmness, from above. 2 Lord, we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow. And thou hast made each step an onward one ; And we will ever trust each unknown morrow — Thou wilt sustain us till its work is done. % In the heart's depths, a peace serene and holy Abides, and when pain seems to have her will, Or we despair— 0 may that peace rise slowly, Stronger than agony, and we be still.

4 Now, Father, now, in thy dear presence kneeling.

Our spirits yearn to feel thy kjndling love : Now make us strong, we need thy deep revealing Of trust, and strength, and calmness, from above

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HOW honored, how dear, is that sacrod abode, Where Christians draw near tc their Father and God; 'Jlid worldly commotion my wearied soul faints For the house of devotion, the home of thy saints.

2 Thou hearer of prayer, 0 still grant me a place Where Christian* repair to the courts of thy grace, More blest beyond measure one day so employed, Than years of vain pleasure by worldlings enjoyett Me more would it please keeping post at thy gate, Than lying at ease in the chambers of state ; The meanest condition outshines with thy smiles, The pomp of ambition, the world with its wiles.

4 The Lord is a Sun, and the Lord is a Shield ; What grace has begun will with glory be sealed ; Il'e hears the distressed, he succcrs the just, And they shall be blessed who make him their trust.

586 Come ye disconsolate. lls&lOs.

(lOME, ye disconsolate, where'er you languish, ; Come, at the shrine of God fervently kneel ; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish- Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.

2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,

Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure ! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not cure.

3 Here see the bread of life ; see waters flowing

Forth from the throne of God, pure from above : Come to the feast of love ; come, ever-knowing, Earth has no sorrow but heaven can rtmove.

5^7 Hear, Father, hear our prayer. x . M.

HEAR, Father, hear our prayer! Thou who art pity where sorrow prevaileth, Thou who art safety when mortal help faileth, "Strength to the feeble and hope to despaii, Hear, Father, hear our prayer 1 2 Hear, Father, hear our prayer I

Wandering alone in the land of the stranger, Be with all travelers in sickness or danarer. Guard thon their path, guide their feet fiom the snara i Hear, Father, hear our prnver I

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3 Hear thou the poor that cry !

Feed thou the huno;ry and ligliten their sorrow, Grant tlieni the sunshine of hope for the murrow; The- are thy children, their trust is on high : Hear thou the poor that crj 1

4 Dry thou the mourner's teai !

Heal thou tho wounds of time-hallowed affection; Grant to the widow and orphan protection ; Be, in their trouble, a friend ever near ; Dry thou the mourner's tear 1

5 Hear, Father, hear our prayer !

Lon^ hath thy goodness our footsteps attended ; Be witli the pilgrim whose journey is ended ; When at thy summons for death we prepare, Hear, Father, hear our prayer !

588

Prayer of the contrite. llS <K O.

FROM the recesses of a lowly spirit, Our humble prayer ascends ; 0 Father ! hear it, Upsoariiig on the wings of awe and meekness ; Forgive its weakness !

2 We see thy hand : it leads us, it supports us ; We hear thy voice ; it counsels and it courts us: And then we turn away ; and still thy kindness

Forgives our blindness.

3 0, how long-suffering. Lord ! but thou delightest To win with love the wandering ; thou invitest, By smiles of mercy, not by frowns or terrors,

Man from his errors.

4 Father and Saviour I plant within each bosom The seeds of holiness, and bid them blcssom In fragrance and in beauty bright and vernal,

And spring eternal.

Strengthened xoith might, etc. lls & lOs Eph. 3 : 16.

F.\THER, to us thy children, humbly kneeling. Conscious of weakness, ignorance, sin and sham* Give such a force of holy thought and feeling, That we may live to glorify thy name : 2 That we may conquer base desire and passion. That we may rise from selfish thought and will, O'ercome the world's allurement, threat and fashion, Walk humbly, gently, leaning on thee still.

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3 Let all thy 'oving kindness which attends us. Let ail thy mercy on our souls be scaled ^ Lord, if then wilt, thy saving power can cleanse 0, spHak the word I thy servants shall be healed,

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590

Lead thou me on. -l . JM

SHED kndly light amid the encircling gloom, And lead me on ! The night is dark, and I am far from home,

Lead thou me on ! Keep thou my feet : I do not ask to see The distant ,>;cene: one step enough for me.

2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou

Shouldst lead me on ! I loved to chooise and see my path, but now

Lead thou me on ! I loved day's dazzling light, and spite of fears Pride ruled my will ; remember not past years!

3 So long thy power hath blessed mo, surely still

'T will lead me on ! Through dreary doubt, through pain and sorrow, till

The night is gone! And with the morn those angel faces smile Which I liave loved long since and lost awhile.

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Put on thy strength, 0 Zinn. L. M,

Isiiiah /^2: 1.

■PRIUMPHANT Zion! lift tliy liead 1 From dust, and darkiie.ss. and tlie dead Thonoh liunibled lono^ — awake at leii^itli. And gird tliee with thy Saviour's strength

2 Put all thy beauteous garments on, And let thy excellence be known; Decked in the robes of righteousness The world thy glories shall confess.

t No more shall foes unclean invade, And fill thy hallowed walls with dread : No m^re shall hell's insulting host Their victoiy and thy sorrows boast. 356

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i God, from on liigli, has heard thy prayer; His hand thy ruins shall repair ; Nor will thy watchful Monarch cease To guard thee in eternal peace

n92 All nations shall serve him. L. M.

•^ Psalm 72 -.11

DTEIINAL Lord ! from land to Itnd -Li Shall echo thine all-glorious name, Till kingdoms bow at thy comm ind, And every lip thy praise proclaim.

2 Exalted high, on every shore,

Tlie banner of the cross unfurled, Shall summon thousands to adore The Saviour of a ransomed world.

3 Thousands shall join thy pilgrim band.

And, by that sacred standard led, Press forward to Immanuers land, Nor fear the thorny path to tread.

4 Triumphant over every foe.

Their ransomed hosts shall move along To that blest world, where sin and woe Shall never mingle with their song.

593 Put on tki/ beautiful garments. L. xVl.

Isaiah 52 : 1

ZION, aw^ake; thy strength renew ; Put on thy robes of beauteous hue; Cliurch of our God, ar se and shine. Bright with the baims of truth divine.

2 Soon shall thy radiance stream afar, Wide as the heathen nations are ; G'^ntiles and kings thy light shall view ; AL shaH "dmire and love thee too. 357

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LET Zioii and lier .sons rejoi(( . Behold the promised hour; Her God hath heird her mourning voice. And conies t' exult his power.

2 Her dust and ruins, tliat remain,

Are precious in his ej'es; lliose ruins shall be built again, A nd air that dust shall rise.

3 The Lord will raise Jerusalem,

And stand in glory there; All nations bow before his name, And khigs attend with fear.

4 He frees the soul condemned to death;

Nor. when his saints comp:ain, Shall it be said tiiat praying I reath Was ever spent in vain.

5 This shall be known Avhen we a e ilead

And left on long record, '

That ages yet unborn may read And praise and trust the Lord.

595 Iscduh 62. 0. M

FOR Zion's sake I will not rest I will not hold my peace Until Jerusalem be blest, And Judah du-ell at ease;

2 Until her righteousness rehirn

As daybreak after night. — The lamp of her salvation burn With everlasting light.

3 The Gentiles shall her glory :sec,

And kings declare her fame; Appointed unto her shall be A new and holy name. 358

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4 The watchmen on her walJs appear,

And daj^ and nioht proclahn, " Zion's Deliverer is near ; Make mention of his name ''

5 Go through, go through, prepare the way

The gates wide open fling ; With loudest voice let heralds say, '• Behold thy coming King."

596 Christ's church. ^- ^^

Canticles 6 : 10.

AY, who is she that looks abroad Like the sweet, blushing dawn. When with her living light she paints The dew-drops of the lawn?

2 Fair as the moon when in the skies

Serene her throne she guides. And o'er the twinkling stars supreme In full orb'd glory rides ;

3 Clear as the sun, when from the east,

Without a cloud he springs, And scatters boundless light and heat, From his resplendent wings.

4 Tremendous as a host tha: moves

Majestically slow. With banners wide display'd, all arm'd And fearless of the foe ! .5 This is the church by h^avui arrayed With strength and grace divine; Thus shall she strike her foes with drea-l. And thus her glories shine.

597 All nations shall Jioxo unio it. '-• ''*

Isaia) 2 : 2.

BEHOLD the mountain of the l^ord In latter days shall rise, On mountai'i tops above the hills, And draw the wondering eyes. .359

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2 To this tlie joyful nations rountl,

All tribes and tongues shf 11 :flow ; Up to the hill of G dcI, they '11 say, And to his house we'll gol

3 The beam that shines from Zion hill

Shall lighten ev'ry land ! The King who reigns in Salem's tow'rs Shall all the world command.

4 TSTo strife shall vex Messiah's reign

Or mar the peaceful years, To plowshares men shall beat their sworda. To pruning-hooks their spears.

5 No longer liosts encountering hosts

Tlieir millions slain deplore; They hang the truinpet in the hall, And stu'^'.y war no more.

6 Come, then — O come from every land,

To worsliip at his shrine; And, walking in the light of God, With holy beauties shine.

«)«io ^^ look for thine appearing. -t « M

"lOME, O thou mighty Saviour, We look for thine ajDpearing; Descend we pray. Thy love display. Our waiting spirits cheerii.g.

2 Come, clothed with glorious pcve: *

Let all thy saini? adore thee.

And let thy word.

The Spirit's sword. Subdue tliy foes before thee.

3 May every heart with gladness,

Thine offered grace receiving,

Now cease from sin,

And pure witliin, H'Ave peace, in tliee beLeving. 360

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4 Then, when thou com'st to judgment, On flying clouds descending,

May we rejoice.

When, at thy voice, The solid earth is rending.

^QQ L the Lord loill hasten it in his time. 7S.

*^*^*^ Isaiah GO: 22.

HASTEN, Lord ! the glorious time, When, beneath Messiah's sway, Ev^ry nation, every clime, Shiill the gospel call obey.

2 Mightiest kings his power shall own.

Heathen tribes his name adore ; Satan and his host, o'erthrown. Bound in chains shall hurt no more.

3 Then shall wars and tumults cease,

Then be banished grief and pain ; Righteousness, and joy, and peace, Undisturbed shall ever reign.

4 Bless we, then, our gracious Lord I

Ever praise his glorious name; All his mighty acts record, All his wondrous love proclaim.

gQ0 Rev. 19 ; 6. 7s. doubk

n APJv! the song of Jubilee,

n Loud as mighty thunders roar.

Or the fullness of the sea,

AVhen it breaks upon the shore I Halleluiah! for the Lord

God omnipotent, shall reign ! Hallelujah ! let the word

Echo round the earth and main. 2 Hnllelujah! hark, the sound.

From' the depths unto the skies. Wakes above, beneath, around,

All creation's harmonic b! 361

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See Jehovah's banner furled.

Sheathed his sword ; he speaks — 'tis dorH And the kiiig-donis of this workl

Are the kingdoms of his Son I

He shall reijrn from pole to pole,

With illimitable sway ; He shall reign, when like a scroll

\onder heavens iia\e passed away. Then the end : beneath his rod

Man's last enemy shall fall : Hallelujalil Christ in God.

God in Christ, is all in all!

001 Future peace and glory of the church. OS <X 79i

Tl EAR Avhat God, tlie Lord, hath spoken: n O my people, faint and few, Comfortless, afilicted, broken.

Fair abodes I build for you ; Scenes of heartfelt tribulation

Shall no more perplex your ways ; You shall name your walls salvation,

And your gates shall all be praise.

2 There, like streams that feed the garden..

Pleasures without end shall flow; Foi- the L(n'd. your faith rewarding,

All his bounty shall bestow; Still in undisturbed possession

Peace and righteousness shall reign; Never shall you feel oppression,

Hear the voice of war again.

^ \ou. no more your suns descending. AVaning moons no more shall see; But. your griefs for ever enxling. Find eterr il noon in me ; 3G2

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God shall rise, and shining o'er you, Chaiio-e to day the gloom of night,

He, the' Lord, shall la your gloiy, God your evei lasting light

i]{)2 The day-spring. 8s. 7s & 4

Luivei: 78.

"CHRISTIAN! see! the orient morning

Breaks along the heathen sky ; Lo! the expected day is dawnino- — Glorious day-spring from on high;

Hallelujah!— Hail the day-spring from on high !

2 Hen thens at the sight are singing ;

Morning wakes the tuneful lays; Precious offerings they are bringing — First-fruits of more perfect praise ;

Hallelujah!— Hail the day-'spi'ing from on high I

3 Zion's Sun ! — salvation beaming —

Gilding now the radiant hills — Rise and shine, till brighter gleammg, All the world thy glory filis;

Hallelujah!— Hail the day-spring from vn high !

4 Lord of ever}^ tribe and nation !

Spread thy truth from pole to pole; Spread the light of thy salvation Till it; shine on every soul ;

Hallelujah !- Hail uhe day-sprir.g from on high!

OOo Encouraging prospects. OS, 7S & 4

YES, we trust the day is breaking ; Joyful times are near at hand; God, the mighty God, is speaking, By his word, in every land : 363

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When he chooses, Darkness flies at his command.

2 Wliile the foe becomes more daring,

While he enters like a flood, God, the. Saviour, is preparing Means to spread his truth abroad:

Ev'ry language Soon shall tell the love of God.

3 O, 't is pleasant, 't is reviving

To our hearts, to hear, each day, Joyful news, from far arriving, How the gospel wins its way,

Those enlightening Who in death and darkness lay.

4 God of Jacob, high and glorious.

Let thy people see thy hand ; Let the gospel be victorious. Through the world, in every land ;

Then shall idols Perish, Lord, at thy command.

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()()4- Hoxo beautiful on the mountaimt. oS, 7S & 4.

Isaiah 52 : 7.

|N the mountain's top appearing, Lo ! the sacred heraid stands, Welcome news to Zion bearing — Zion lojig in hostile lands :

Mourning captive, God hunsclf will loose thy bands.

2 Has thy night been long and mournful? Have tliy friends unfaitliful prov'd? Have thy foes been proud and scornful. By thy sighs and tears unmov i?

Cease thy mourning; Zion still is well-belov'd. 364

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3 God, thy God, Avill now restore thoe :

He liimself appears thy Friend ; All thy foes shall flee before thee; Here their boasts and triumphs end:

Great deliv'rance Zion's King will surely send.

4 Peacr and joy shall now attend thee;

All thy warftire now be past; God thy Saviour will defend thee ; Victory is thine at last ;

All thy conflicts End in everlasting rest.

(\(\^ Awake, awake, 0 Zion. HS.

"'^'^ Isaiah 52:1.

DAUGHTER of Zion, awake from thy sadness ; Awakft, for thy foes shall oppress thee no more : Bright o'er the hills dawns the day-star of gladness, Arise, fur the night of thy sorrow is o'er.

2 Strong were thy foes, but the arm that subdued them.

And scatt.er'd their legions, was mightier far ; [them. They fled like the chaff, from the scourge that pursued Vain were their steeds and their chariots of war.

3 Daughter of Zion, the pow'r that hath sav'd thee,

Extoll'd with the harp and the timbrel should be ; Shout ! for the foe is destroyed that enslav d thee, Th' oppressor is vanquish'd, and Zion is free.

fiOfi In thy majesty, etc. 12s, lls & 8.

^^^ ^ -^ " Psalms 45: 4.

THE Prince of Salvation in triumph is riding, And glory attends him along his bright way ; The news of his grace on the breezes is gliding, And nations are owning his sway. B Aad now through the darkness of earth's gloomy TBgioiw, The wheels of his chariot are rolling sublime ; Ills banners unfolding his own true religion,

Dispelling the errors of time. Behold a bright angel from heaven desceniling, High lifting his trumpet, hosannas to raise : " Hail, Son of the Highest! let every knee bending. Adore thee with off 'rings of praise.

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4 "Thy sword and thy buckler shail sa^t and deliver

The poor and the ueedy, IVoui foes tha assail; Thy bow and thy qui' sr shall vanquish for ever The prince and the legions of lioll.

5 •'Ride on in thy greatness, thou conquering Saviour;

Let thousands of thousands submit to thy reign, Acknowledge thy goodness, entreat for tliy favor, And follow thy glorious train.

6 " Ride on, till the compass of thy great dominion,

The globe sliall encircle from pole unto pole ; And mankind, cemented with friendship and union, Obey thee with heart and with soul.

7 " Then loud shall ascend from each sanctified natiou

The voice of thanksgiving, the chorus of i)raise ; And heaven shall echo the song of salvation, In rich and melodious lays."

GOT

Shout, inhabitant of Zion. x . M

Isaiah 12 : 6.

ZION, the marvelous story be telling. The Son of the Highest, how lowly his birth ! The brightest of angels in glory excelling.

He stoops to redeem thee — he reigns upon earth. Shout the glad tidings! exultingly sing, Jerusalem triumphs ! Messiah is King I

2 Tell how he conieth from nation to nation,

The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round, How free to the sinner he offers salvation !

How his people with joy everlasting are crown'd ! Shout the glad tidings ! exultingly sing, Jerusalem triumphs ! AJessiah is King !

2 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing, And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise ; You angels, the full hallelujah be singing —

One chorus resound through the earth and tie skies t Shout the glad tidings ! exultingly sing, Jerusalem triumphs! Messiah is King!

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HAIL to the brightness of ZIon's glad morning! Joy to the lands that iti durkncss have Iain ; Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourning, Ziou in triumph begins hor mild reign.

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2 Hail to the hriglitness of Zion's glad morning,

Long by the j)rophets of Israel foretold ;

Hail to the millions from bondage returning,

Gentiles and Jews the blest vision behold.

3 Ix>! in the desert rich flowers are spriniiing,

Streams ever copious are gliding along ; Loud from the mountain-tops echoes are riLging, Wastes rise in verdure and mingle in song.

4 See, from all lands — from the isles of the ocean,

Praise to Jehovah ascending on high ; Fallen are the engines of war and commotion, Shouts of salvation are rending the s)s.y.

609 Gird on thy sicord, 0 most mighty I xl. M.

Psalm 45 : 3.

n lED on thy conquering sworcl, VT Ascend thy shining car. And march. almighty'Lord !

To wage thy holy war. Before his wlieels, in glad surprise, Ye valleys, rise, and siidv, ye hills. \ Fair truth and smiling love.

And injured righteousness,. Under thy bannelvs move,

And seek from thee redress; Thou in their cause shall prosperous ride, And far and wide dispense thy law^s. ^ Before thine awful face

Millions of foes shall fall. The captives of thy grace —

The grace that capt ires all. The world shall know, great King of kings, What wondrous things thine arm can do. ! F[ere to my willing soul

Bend thy triumphant way ; Here every foe control.

And all "thy power display ; My heart, thy throne, blest' Jesus! see, Bows low to thee, to thee alone. 307

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OLET the joyful tidings fill the wide creation, Heirs of redeeminil mercy spread the news around' ; Jesus. Immanuel. shall lule o'er every nation,

Far as the guilty race of man is found. Now while the night of ages tills the world with sadness, Now while the prince of darkness rages in his niMdnesa : 0. Sun of Righteousness, thy cheering beams display, Dawn on the earth, and bring the glorious day I I 0 Father, let thy bles-sing with thy saints abounding.

Fill every breast with zeal, the gospel to proclaim ; 0 siiifj Jarusaiem, thy gates with joy surrounding.

While distant isles rejoice in Jesus' name. Watchmen of Zion, sound aloud the note of warning. Till earth's benighted nations hail the glorious morning; 0, Sun of Righteousness, thy cheering bei.nns display. Dawn on the earth, and bring the glorious day ! 3 Deep is the desolation of the race benighted, [fear ;

Fast bound in ignorance, o'erwhelmed with guilt and Folly and superstition every hope have blighted.

Save where the rays of truth divine a|)pear. Haste, haste, ye messetigers, reveal the wondrous story, Tell of the cross, and of the coming tide of glory ; Then, Sun of Kighteousne.'iS, thy cheering beiinis display, Dawn on the earth, and bring the glorious day.

PUBLIC WORSHIP, THE LORD'S DAY.

61 1 ^^ ^ ^ good thing to give thanks, etc. L. JM.

Psalm 92 : 1.

SWEET is the work, my God! my King! To praise thy name, give thanks and sing; To show thy love by morning light. And talk of all thy'truth at night. "2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest. No mortal care shall seize mj' breast; O! may my heart in tune be found. Like David's harp of solemn sound. 3 INIy heart sliall triumph in tlie I ord. And bless ins works, and ble.ss his word ; Thy works of grace, how brigiit they shine I How deep thy counsels! how divine! 368

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4 Lord! I shall share a glorious part. When grace hath well refined my heart, And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil, to cheer my head.

5 Then shall I see, and hear, and know All I desired or wished below ; Aud every power find sweet employ, Ln that eternal world of joy.

fit 2 As it began to daion. ^^' ^^'

Mutt. 28 : 1.

MY opening eyes with rapture see The dawn of thy returning day; My thoughts, O God, ascend to thee, While thus my early vows I pay.

2 I yield my heart to thee alone,

Nor would receive another guest : Eternal King, erect thy throne. And reign sole monarch in my breast.

3 O, bid this trifling world retire,

And drive each carnal thought away ; Nor let me feel one vain desire. One sinful thought, through all the day

4 Then, to thy courts when I repair,

My soul shall rise on joyful wing. The wonders of thy love declare,

And join the strains which angels sing

gl3 The Lord's day. 1^- ^^

0 SACRED day of peace and joy. Thy hours are ever dear to me ; Ne'er may a sinful thought destroy The holy calm I find in thee. 2 Dear are thy peaceful hours to me. For God has given them in his love, To tell how calm, how blest shall be The endless day of heaven above. 24 369

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HAIL! morning known amoi.g the blest! Morning of hope, and joy, iiiul love, Of beav'nly peace and holy rest ; Pledge of the endless rest above.

2 Bless'd be the Father of oar Lord,

Who from the dead has bronglit Ills Sou I Hope to the lost was thei. restor'd, And everlasting glory won.

3 Scarce morning twilight had begun

To chase the shades of night away, AVhen Christ arose— iinsetting Sun— The dawn of joy's eternal day !

4 Mercy look'd down with smiling eye

When our Immannel left the dead ; Faith mark'd his bright ascent on high, And Hope with gladness ruis'd her head.

5 God's goodness let us bear in mind.

Who to his saints this day has giv'n, For rest and serious joy design'd. To lit us for the bliss of heav'n.

(\\^ Lord's-day evrnnug. L. JM

SWEET is the foding light of eve; And soft the sunbeams lingering there For these blest hours the world 1 leave, ^ AVafted on wings of praise and i r:i}er. ' 2 The time, how lovely and how >till ! Peace shines and snules on all below : The plain, the stream, tlie wood, the hill All fair with evening's setting glow. ;{ Season of rest! the tranquil -oul

Feels the sweet calm, and melts to lore* And while these sacred moments roll. Faith sees a smiling heaven above. 370

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4 Nor will our days of toil be long; Our pilgiiuiao^e will so )u be troc , And we shall join the ceaseless song, The endless Sabbath of our God.

Q\\J Return unto tlri] rent, 0 )».?/ soul. i*. M.

Psaliu in; : 7.

NOTHER six days' work is done; Another day of rest begun, Keturn. my soul, enjoy the rest , Improve the day thy God hath blest.

2 O that our thoughts and thanks may rise As grateful incense to the skies ;

And draw from heaven that sweet repose Which none but he that feels it knows.

3 This heavenly calm within the breast Is the dear pledge of glorious rest. Which for tiie Church of God rennxins, The end of cares, the end of pains.

d1 i There remaineth a rest to the people of God. Li. iu.

Heb. 4; 9,

mnrnE earthly Sabbaths, I.ord, we love, X But there's a nobler rest above ; To that our laboring souls aspire. With ardent pangs of strong desire.

2 No more fatigue, no more c 'stress, Nor sin nor death shall re ach the place; No o-roans to mingle with the songs Which warble from immortal tongues.

3 No rude alarms of raging foes ; No cares to break the long repose ; No midnight shade, no clouded sun. But sacred, high, eternal noou.

1 O long-expected day, begin.

Dawn on these realms of wo and sin;

Fain would we leave this weary road,

And sleep izi death, to rest with God.

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fit ft This is the day which the Lord hath made. C M "^^ Psalm 118: 24.

("lOME, let us join with cne accord J In hymns around the throne; This is the day our risen Lord Hatli made and called his own.

2 This is the day which God has bless'd,

The brightest of the sev'n, T} pe of the everlasting rest The saints enjoy in heav'n.

3 Then let us in his name sing on,

And hasten on that day. When our Kedeemer shall come down, And shadows pass away.

4 Not one, but all our days below, i

Our hearts his praise employ ; I

And in our Lord rejoicing go I

To liis eternal joy. |

f)l9 ^« '"^^^ rejoice and be glad in it. ^« J^l

Psalm 118: 24.

THIS is the day the Lord hath made, He calls the hours his own ; I

Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, ■ And praise surround the throne.

2 To-day he rose and left the dead,

And Satan's empire fell; To-day the saints his triumphs spread, And all his wonders tell.

3 Hosanna to th'

To David's holy Son; Help us. O Lord — descend and bring Salvation from thy throne.

4 Blessed be the Lord who comes to men

Wiih messages of ^race ; Who comes in God his Fathei s name To save our sinful race. 372

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5 HQsanria m the highest strains The cliurcli on earth can raise; The liio-hest heavens in whicli he reigns Shall give him nobler praise.

fl'^0 I will praise thee with my whole heart. CM. ^"^ ^ " Psalm 9:1.

0 FATHER! though the anxious fear May clond to-morrow's way, Xo fear nor doubt shall enter here ; All shall be thine to-day. 2 We will not bring divided hearts To worship at thy shrine; But each unworthy thought departs, And leaves this temple thine. .3 Sleep, sleep to-day, tormenting cares, Of earth and folly born ; Ye shall not dim tlie light that streams From this celestial morn.

f>21 Lev. 23 : 11 dl Cor. 15 : 20. C. M.

THIS is the day the first ripe sheaf Before the Lord was wav'd, And Christ, first-fruits of them that slept, Was from the dead receiv'd.

2 He rose for tliem for whom he died,

That, like to him, they may Kisc when he comes, in glory great, That ne'er shall fade away.

3 This is the day the Spirit came

With us on earth to staj'—

A comforter, to fill our hearts

With joys that ne'er decay.

4 His comforts are the earnest sure

Of that same heav'nly rest Which Jesus enter'd on, when he Was made for ever blest. 373

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5 This da^ the Chri-thm Church beg in, Form'cl by his woiitlroiis grace; This day the saints in concord meet, To join ill prayer and praise.

022 He hath abolished death. CM

2 Tim. 1 : 10.

THE Saviour ris'n to-day we praise In concert with the blest; For now we see his work complete, And enter into rest.

2 On this first day a brighter scene

Of glory was displayed By the Creating AVord, than when The universe was made.

3 He rises who mankind has bought

With grief and pain extreme: [nought, 'Twas gi-eat to speak the world from 'T was greater to redeem.

4 How vain the stone, the watch, the seal!

Nought can forbid his rise : 'Tis he who shuts the gates of hell. And opens Paradise.

023 ^^'^ *iip^ "/ ^''rf^f** ^«*<' ^' ^^*

HE]Sr the worn spirit wants repose, And sighs her God to seek. How sweet to hail the evening's close, That ends the weary week !

2 How sweet to hail the early dawn.

Tiiat opens on the sight, AVhen tirst th.it soul-reviviag morn Sheds forth new rays of light!

3 Sweet day! thine hours too soon will cease;

Yet, whilp they gently roll, [peace,

Breathe, gracious Lord, thou source of A Sabbath o'er my soul I 374

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4 ^^^len win my pilgrimaoe be doue, The workVs long week be o er; That Sabbath dawn, which needs no siuk That day. whicJi fades no more !

il')l Thi>i i>i ih< Lord's d<niicf. < . ^< •

"-^ Psalm 118: 23

THIS is the glorious day, Tliat our l^edeemer made; Let us rejoice and sing and pray, Let all" the church be glad.

2 The work. O Lord, is thine,

And wondrous in our eyes; This day declares it all divine, This day did Jesus rise.

3 Hosanna to the King,

Of David's royal blood ; Bless him. you saints, he cornea to bring Salvation from your God.

4 We bless thy Holy Word.

Which all this grace displays. And offer on thine altar. Lord, Our sacriticc of praise.

fi9^ The righteous doth sing and rejoice. O. .^.

^^*J •' Prov. 29 : 6.

SWEET is the task, O Lord, Thv glorious acts to sing, To praise thy name, and hear thy word, And grateful offerings bring.

2 Sweet, at the dawning hour,

Thv boundless love to tell; And when the night-wind shuts the flc wer, Still on the theme to dwell.

3 Sweet, on this day of rest.

To ioin in heart and voi'^e With' those who love and serve thee oest, And in thy name rejoice. 375

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4 To songs of praise an .joy May all our days be given, That 'su(?li may be our best employ Eternally in heaven.

()2u Welcome, sweet day of rest. ^. M,

WELCOME, sweet clay of rest, That saw tlie Lord'arise, Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes.

2 The King himself comes near,

And feasts his saints to-day ; Here may we sit, and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray.

3 One day, amid the place

Wliere Christ, my Lord, hath been, Is sweeter than ten tliousand days Within the tents of sin.

4 My willing soul would stay , In such a frame as tliis. And sit and sing herself away

To everlasting bliss.

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i'salin 122 : 1.

Tl OAV pleased and blessed ^^ as I, rl To hear the people cry. —

'' Come, let us seelv our God to-day !" Yes, witli a cheerful zeal, We haste to Zion's liill,

And there our vows and ho lors pay. 2 Zlon ! tlnice happy place, Adorned with wondrous grace.

And walls of strength embrace thee round; In thee our tribes appear To pray, and praise, and hear

The sa( red gospel's joyful sound. 376

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3 May peace attend thy gate. And joy within thee wait.

To bless the soul of every guest: The man wlio seeks thy peace, And wishes thine increase- -

A thousand blessings on him rest 1

C28 Hail the day that »xw him rise. 7s. dou

HAIL the day that saAV him rise, Ravish'd from his people's eyes ; Christ, awhile to mortals giv'n, Ee-ascends his native heav'n. There the glorious triumph waits— ''Lift your heads, you heav'nly gates' Wide unfold the radiant scene, Take the King of glory in."

2 He, whom highest heav'n receives, Ever loves tlie friends he leaves ; Though returning to his throne, Still he calls his saints his own; Still for us he intercedes, Prevalent his death he pleads; Near himself prepares a place, Harbinger of human race.

3 Taken from our eyes to-day, Master, hear us when we pray; See thy needy servants, see. Ever gazing up to thee:

Grant, though parted from our sight, Far above yon azure hight, Grant our hearts may thither rise, Follow thee beyond the skies.

4 Ever upward let us move. Wafted on the wings of love: Looking when the Lord shall come, Longing, reaching after home;

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There for ever to remain. Partners of tlij' endless reign , There thy face unelonded see. Find our heav'n of heav'ns in thee.

()29 Springs in the desert. 7r, 6 lines

Isaiah 49 : 10.

SAFETA" tliroiigh another week God has brought us on our way^ Let us each a blessing seek,

Waiting in his coui'ts to-day : Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest.

2 While we seek supplies of grace

Through the blest Redeemer's name, Show thy reconciling fiice,

Take away our sin and shame: From our worldly care set free, May we rest this day in thee.

3 Here we come thj' name to praise,

Let us feel ihy presence near; May thy glory meet our eyes,

While we in thy house appear; Here aflbrd us, Lord, a taste

Of our everlasting rest.

4 May the gospel's joyful sound

Conquer sinners— comfort saints * Make the fi'uits of grace abound. Bring relief to all complaints: Thus let all our worship prove. Till we join thy courts above.

5 Glory be to God on high —

God, whose glory tills the sky; Glory to the lihmb be giv'n —

Glory in the highest heav'n: Wisdom, I'iches, praise, and pow r, Be to God for evermore. 378

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AWAKTC, ye saints, awake, And hail the sacred day; In loftiest son^s of praise

Your joyful lioniage pay ; Come bless tlio day that God hat q blest, Tlie type of heaven's eternal re&L.

2 On this auspicious morn

The Lord of life arose. And burst the bars of death,

And vanquished all our foes; And now he pleads our cause above, And reaps the fruit of all his love.

3 All hail, triumphant Lord !

Heaven with hosannas rings ; And eai'th, in humbler strains,

Thy praise responsive sings ; Worthy the Lamb that once was slain, Through endless years to live and reign.

n3l A day in thy courts, etc. -U. M

Psalm 84 : 10.

TO spend one sacred day AVhere God and saints abide, Affords divinei joy Than thousand days beside : Where God resorts, 1 love it more To keep the door Than shine in courts. 2 God is our sun and shield. Our light and our defense; With gifts his hands are lill'd ; We draw our blessings thenct r He will bestow On Israel's race Peculiar grace. And glory too. 379

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3 The Lord his people loves ; His hand no good withholds From those his heart r.pproves,— From pure and upright souls : Thrice happy he, O God of hosts, Whose spirit trusts Alone in thee.

G32 Welcome, delightful morn. tl J/Lx

WELCOME— delightful morn, Thou day of sacred rest ; I hail thy kind return ; —

Lord, make these moments blest ; From the low train of mortal toys, T soar to reach immortal joys.

2 Now may the King descend

And fill his throne with grace ; The scepter. Lord, extend,

While saints address thy face : Let sinners feel thy quickening word, And learn to know and fear tlie Lord.

633 Thejirst day of the week. 7s & 6s.

ODAY of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness.

Most beautiful, most britrht* On thee, the high and lowly. Bending before the throne. Sing holy, holy, holv, To God the holy One.

2 On thee, at the creation,

The light first had its birth; On thee foi- our salvation Christ rose from depths of earth ; 380

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On thee our Lord victorious, The Spirit sent from lieaven,

And thus on thee most glorious A triple light Avas given.

3 Thou art a port protected

From storms tliat round us ris( ; A garden intersected

With streams of Paradise; Thou art a cooling fountain

In life's dry, dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgah's mountain.

We view our promised land.

GRATITUDE AND PRAISE.

q34 Loving kindness. ■L'« ^^

AWAKE, my soul, to joyful lays, And sing the great "Redeemer's praise; He justly claims a song from me, His loving kindness, O how free !

2 He saw me ruin'd in the fall,

Yet lov'd me, notwithstanding all; He sav'd me from my lost estate. His loving kindness, O how great !

3 Though numerous hosts of mighty foes, Though earth and hell my way oppose, He safely leads my soul along.

His loving kindness, O how strong!

4 WTien trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gather'd thick and thunder'd loud. He near my soul has alwaj's stool, His loving'kindness, 0 how good !

5 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale. Soon all my mortal powers must Ml ; O may m}' last expiring breath

His loving kindness sin'g in death I 381

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6 Then let me mount and soar away To the br ght world of endless day. And sing with raptui-e and surprise His loving kindness in the skies!

(335 i loill praise thee for ever. L. 31.

Psalm bl . 1.

Y God, my King, thy various piaise Shall till the remnant of my days; Thy ^race employ mj' humble tongue, Till death and glory raise the song.

2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear. And every setting sun shall see New works of duty, done for thee.

3 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise; And unborn ages make my song The joj^ and labor of my tongue.

i But who can speak thy wondrous deeds? Thy greatness all my thoughts exceeds : Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal is thy praise.

()3u Omnipresence. -Li. -"l

Psalm 138.

LORD of all being ; throned afar, Thy glory tlames from sini a. id star; Center and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near!

2 Sun of our life, th}'^ quickening ray Sheds on our path the glow of \ftiy ; Star of our hope, thy softened light Cheers the long watches of the night.

3 Our midnight is thy smile withdrawn ; Our noontide is thy gracious dawn; Our rainbow arch thy mercy's sign ; All, save the clouds of sin, are thine !

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4 Lord of all life, below, above,

Whose light is truth, whose warmth is ^Jove, Before thy over-blazing- throne We ask no luster of our own.

5 Grant us thy truth to make us free, And kindling hearts that burn for thee, Till all thv living altars elaim

On(i holy light, one heavenly flame !

lf»)T His mercy endureth for ever. -L'- -"•

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0 RENDER thanks to God above, The fountain of eternal love; Whose mercy tirm through ages past Has stood, and shall for ever last. 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, Not only vast, but luimberless I Wliat mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise!

()3^ CoiidescenHion of Christ. Li. Jl.

HOW sweet the praise, how high the theme. To sing of him who rules supreme. Who dwells at God's right hand on high. Yet looks on us with tender eye,

2 Tlf angelic host in countless throngs Recount his glories in their songs. And golden harps salute his ear;

Yet o^ir weak praise he deigns to hear.

3 The planets roll their orbits round; I'nnumbered worlds, in space jirofound Are rnl'd by him, by him controlled; Vet he 's the Shepherd of our fold.

4 Exalted high upon his tluone. Tile miiverse is all his own : Untold the honors he doth wear; Yet we are objects of his care.

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639 MatLl■.2^. C. P.M. LET 3^our mingling voices rise 111 grateful rapture to the skies,

And hail a Saviour's birth; Let songs of joy the day proclaim, When Jesus all-triumphant came

To bless the sons of earth.

2 He came to bid the weary rest;

To heal the sinner's wounded breast;

To bind the broken heart; To spre^iid the light of truth around ; And to the world's remotest bound.

The heavenly gift impart.

3 He came our trembling souls to save, From sin, from sorrow, and the grave,

And chase our fears away ; Victorious over death and time, To lead us to a happier clime.

Where reigns eternal day.

640 To him he glory. P.M.

REJOICE, O earth! the Lord is King! To him your humble tribute bring; Let Jacob rise, and Zion sing. And all the world with praises ring, And give to Jesus glory !

2 O may the saints of ev'ry name Unite to serve the bleeding Lamb! May jars and discords cease to flame. And "all the Saviour's love proclaim A nd give to Jesus glory !

£ We long to see the Christians join In union sweet and love divine. And glory through the churches shir/e, And Gen'tiios crowding to the sign, To give to Jesus glory ! 384

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4 O may the distant lands rejoice,

And sinners hear the Bridegroom's voice, While praise their happy tongues employs. And all obtain immortal joys, And give to Jesus glory !

5 Then tears shall all be wiped away. And Christians never go astray. When we are freed from cumb'rous clay We '11 praise the Lord in endless day.

And give to Jesus glory.

fiJ 1 Mil sheep— folloto me. C M

"^ ^ ^ ^ •' John 10 : 27.

rpo thee, my Shepherd, and my Lord, i A grateful song 1 '11 raise; O let the humblest of thy flock Attempt to speak thy praise.

2 My life, my joy. my hope. I owe

To thine amazing love ; Ten thousand thousand comforts here, And nobler bliss above.

3 To thee my trembling spirit flies,

With sin and grief oppress'd ; Thy gentle voice dispels my fears, And lulls my cares to rest.

4 Lead on. dear Shepherd!— led by thee^-

^^o evil shall I fear; Soon shall I reach thy fold above, And praise thee better there.

fi4-2 Worthy ia (he Lamb that was slain. P. M,

"^"^ ^ Rev. 5: 12.

RISE, tune thy voice to sacred song, Exert thy noblest powers ; Rise, mingle with the choral throng, The Saviour's praises to prolong, Amid life's fleeting hours. 25 385

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2 O! ha-t thou felt the Saviour's love.

That flame of heavenly birth ? Then let thy strains melodious prove, With raptures soaring far above

Tlie trifling toys of earth.

3 Hast found the pearl of price unknow^

Tliat cost a Saviour's blood ? Heir of a bright celestial crown. That sparkles near the eternal throne ;

O sing the praise of God ! i Shi^ of the Lamb that once was slain

That man might be forgiven ; Sing how he broke death's bars in twa /■i. Ascending high in bliss to reign,

The God of earth and heaven.

043 2^^ Saviour died for me. C. M.

Hj^O our Redeemer's glorious name JL Awake the sacred song; 0 may his love (immortal flame!) Tune every heart and tongue.

2 His love, what mortal thought can reach 1

What mortal tongue display I Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away.

3 He left his radiant throne on high,

liCft the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die! Was ever love like this ? 1 Blest Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee. May ev'ry heart with rapture say, " The Saviour died for me !" 5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill ev'ry heart and tongue. Till strangers love thy charming name, And join the sacred song.

GRATITUDE AND PRAISE. 044 Tetider mercies. C M.

A LMIGHTY Father ! o;racions Lord ! il Kind Guardian of my days! Tiiy mercies let my heart record 111 songs of grateful praise.

2 In life's first dawn, my tender frame

Was thine indulgent care. Long ere I could pronounce thy name, Or breathe the infant prayer.

3 Each rolling year new favors brought

From thine exhaustless store; But, ah ! in vain my laboring thought Would count thy' mercies o'er.

4 Still I adore thee, gracious Lord!

For favors more divine — That I have known thy sacred wc-i*d. Where all thy glories shine.

5 Lord, when this mortal frame decays.

And every weakness dies, Complete the wonders of thy grace, And raise me to the skies.

D4o J^ 'fi'^' bless thy u.tme for ever and ever. vy. M. P.siilm 145 : 1.

IOISTG as I live I '11 praise thy name, ^ My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same In the bright world above.

2 Great is the Lord, his pow'r unknown,

And let his praise be great : 1 'U sing the honors of thy fhrone, Thy work of grace repeat.

3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue;

And while 1115^ lips rejoice. The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 387

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4 Fathers to sous shall teach thy i.ame, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 6 Thy glorious deeds of ancient dat€ Shall through the world be known— Thy aim of pow'r, thy heav'nly aUite With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are ruFd by love ; And thy eternal kingdom stands, Thousfh rocks and hills remove.

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Rev. 1 : 6.

10 him that lov'd the sons of men And washed us in his blood. To royal honors raised our heads, And made us priests to God:

2 To him let ev'ry tongiie be praise,

And ev'ry heart be love ; All gTHieful honors raid on earth. And iioDler song*; above.

3 Behold, on flyin.^ ^^^mds he comes!

His saints shaU Mess the day ; Wliile they that /^erc'd him sadly mourn, In anguish an-'^ dismay.

4 Thou art the I irst, and thoi the Last;

Time centers all in thee; Almighty Lord, who wast, and art, AjkI evermore shalt be.

()4T ^^^ (hmrjn panned away . ^' •M.'

ET earthly minds the Avorld pursue, J It has no charms for me; Once I admired its trifles too, But grace lias set me free.

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2 As, by the ligiit of opeiiinf^ day,

The stars are all coneealed ; So earthly pleasm-es fade away, When Jesus is revealed.

3 Creatures uo more divide my choice,

I bid their all dej^art; His name, his love, his <j^racious voice Have fixed my roving heart.

4 But may I hope, that thou wilt own

A worthless worm like me? Dear Lord! I would be thine alone. And wholly live to thee.

()4o The Sony of Moses and ihe Lamb. S. M

Rev. 15 : 3.

AWAKE, and sing the song, Of Moses and the Lamb ! Wake, ev'ry heart and ev'ry tongue, To praise the Saviour's name I

2 Sino- of his dying love !

Sing of his rising pow'r! Sing how he intercedes above For those whose sins he bore!

3 Sing on your heav'nly way.

You ransonrd sinners, sing; Sing on, rejoicing ev'ry day In Christ, i;he glorious King.

4 Soon sliall you hear him say,

''You blessed children, come," Soon will he call you hence away, And take his pilgrims home.

u4 y Break forth into joy. S. ^J .

Isaiah 52 : 9.

RAISE your triumphant songs To an immortal tune; Let clie wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done. 389

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2 Sii ^' how Eternal Love

Hi* Chief Beloved chose, And bade him raise our wretched lAce From their abyss of woes.

3 His hand no thunder bears,

Nor terror clothes his brow; Xo bolts to drive our guilty souls To fiercer flames below.

4 He shows his Father's love.

To raise our souls on high ; He came with pardon from above To rebels doomed to die.

5 Xow sinners, dry your tears,

Let hopeless sorrow cease ;

Bow to the scepter of liis love,

And take the ofler'd peace.

6 Lord, we obey thy call ;

We lay an humble claim To the salvation thou hast brough And love and praise thy name.

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0 BLESS the Lord, my soul ! His grace to thee proclaim; And all that is within me, join To bless his holy name.

2 O bless the Lord \/iy soul!

His mercies bear in mind ; Forget not all his tenelits; Tiie Lord to thee is kind.

3 He will not always chide;

He will with patience wait; His wrath is ever slow to rise. And i-cady to abate.

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4 Me parUouS all thy sins,

Prolonos thy feeble brea:h ; lie healeth thine infirmities, And ransoms thee from death.

5 Then bless his holy name.

Whose grace hath made thee whole. Whose loving-kindness crowns thy dnys;

0 bless the Lord, ray soul I

{\:\\ Bless his holy name. ^' -"'

Psalm 10.3:1.

I ET every heart and tongue I J Proclaim the Saviour's praise ; He is the source of all my joy. His mercy crowns my days.

2 He knows my feeble frame ;

Eemeinbers 1 am dust ; And though he should my life destroy, In him I '11 put my trust.

3 Each day he is my s-trength,

My hope, my life, my all ; And while upon his arm I lean

1 surely can not fall.

4 Then to my blessed Lord,

Let grateful songs arise, While angels bear the notes above And sound them through the skies.

{'\^^*2, His compasaiona fail not. ^' ^^'

Sam. 3: 22.

n OW various and how new Li Are thy compassions. Lord ! Each morning shall thy mercies sho v. Each night thy truth record. 2 Thy goodness, like the sun, Dawn'd on our early days, Ere infant reason had begun To form our lips to praise, 391

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3 Each object we beheld

trave pleasure to our eyes ;

And nature all our senses held

[n bands of sweet surprise.

i Eut pleasures more refin'd Awaited that blest day, When light arose upon our mind And chas'd our sins away.

5 How new thy mercies, then ! How sovereign and how free ! Our souls, that had been dead in sin Were made alive to thee.

(j^^ Redeeming love.

\T OW begin the heavenly theme ; IN Sing aloud in Jesus' name ; Ye wlio liis salvation prove. Triumph in redeeming love.

I Ye who see the Father's grace Beaming in the Saviour's face, As to Canaan on ye move, Praise and bless redeeming love.

3 Mournins: souls, dry up your tears Banish all your guilty fears;

See vour guilt and curse remove. Canceled by redeeming love.

4 Welcome, all by sin oppressed, Welcome to his sacred rest ; Nothing brought him from above, Nothing but redeeming love.

5 Hither, then, your music bring; Strike aloud each cheerful string; >Iortals, join the host above — Join to praise redeeming love.

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()^-|- They shall come to Zion icith Hourju. i ^

Isaiah 35: 10

SONGS of praise awoke the nioi-n. When the Piiuce of Peace was boi'ii ;

Song-s of praise arose, when he

Captive led captivitj^ 2 Hcav'n and earth must pass away.

Songs of praise shall crown the day ;

God will make new heav'ns and earth.

Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 2 And will man alone be dumb.

Till that glorious kingdom come?

No ; the church delights to raise

Psalms, and hymns,"and songs of praise.

4 Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above.

5 Borne upon the latest breath. Songs of praise shall conquer death ; Then amidst eternal joy.

Songs of praise their pow'rs employ.

u5o Praise loaiteth for thee, etc. iS,

Psalin G5 ;1.

PRAISE on thee, in Zion's ga "cs, Daily, O Jehovah, waits ; Unto thee, who hearest prayer, Shall the tribes of men repair. 2 Though with conscious gnilt op r rested. On thy mercy still we rc'st; Ti»y foi-giving love disp'^ay. Take, O Lord onr sins away. B O. how blessed their reward, Chosen servants of the Lord, Who within th}^ courts abide, With thy goodness satisfied. 393

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^AVIOUR! thy gentle voice

Gladly we hear; Author of all our joys

Be ever near; Our souls would cling to thee, Let us thy fullness see Our life to cheer.

2 Fountain of life divine!

Thee we adore ; We would be wholly thhie

For evermore; Fi'eely forgive our sin, Grant heavenly peace within,

Thy light restore.

3 Though to our faith unseen,

Wiiile darkness reigns. On thee alone we lean

While life remains; By thy free grace restored, Our souls shall bless the Lord

In joyful strains!

(),)7 -^l^ thiuys loss for Christ. Ss.

MV gracious Redeemer I love! liis praises aloud I "11 proclaim. And join with the armies above To'shout his adorable name.

2 To gaze on his glories divine Shall be my eternal employ. And feel them iucessautly shine. My boundless, ineffable joy.

You palaces, scepters, and crowns. Your pride with disdain I survey

Your pomps are but shadows and sounds, And pass in a momeutaway. 394

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4 Tlie crown that my Saviour bestows. Yon permanent sun shall oiitshhie; Ms- iov everlastinjily flows— My God, my Redeemer, is nnne.

i\r-.Q The first, and the last. "«

^'♦^^ •' Kev. 1: 11.

rpHIS Lord is the Lord we adore, 1 Our faithful unchangeable friend, Whose love is as large as his power,

And neither knows measure nor end. 2 'T is Jesus, the First and the Last,

Who.-^e Spirit shall guide us safe home ; We'll praise him for all that is past.

And trust him for all that's to come.

(>^Q The unnearchable riches of Christ. oS

^'^'^ Eph. 3:8.

BOW shall I iny Saviour set forth? > How shall 1 his beauties declare? O how shall I speak of his worth, Or what his chief dignities are?

2 His angels can never express.

Nor saints who sit nearest his throne, How rich are his treasu.-es of grace— Xo— this is a secret unknown.

3 In him all the fullness of God

For ever transcendently shuies! Though once like a mortal he stood To tinish his gracious designs.

4 Though once he was nailM to tl e cros3,

Vile rebels like me to set free, His glory sustained no loss. Eternal his kingdom shall be.

5 O sinners! believe and adoiv

This Saviour so rich to redeem I 'No creature can ever explore

The treasures of goodness in him. 395

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6 Ckjme, all you who see yourselves lost.

And feel yourselves burden'cl with sir., Dra\V near, while with terror you 're toss'd, Obex", and your peace shall be<jin.

7 He riches has ever in store,

And treasures that never can waste : Here 's pardon, here 's grace — yea, and luoits Here 's glorj' eternal at last.

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Tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise.

Teach me ever to adore thee. May I still thy goodness prove,

While the hope of endless glory Fills my heart with joy and love.

Here I '11 raise my Ebenezer, Hither by thy help I've come.

And I hoi)e, by thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home.

Jesus sought me when a stranger, AVand'ring from thy fold, O Goi I

He to rescue me from danger, Interposed his precious bloc d.

O! to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constiain'd to be!

Let thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind me closer still to thee I

Never let me wander from thee , ^ever leave thee whom I love ;

By thy Word and Si)irit guide me, "Till'l reach thy courts above. 396

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f)f)l Brightness of the Father's glor%j. 8s & 7s.

Heb. 1 : 3.

BRIGHTNESS of the Father's glory, Shall thy praise unuttered lie ? Break, my tongue, such guilty silence; Sing the Lord, who came to die.

2 Did the angels sing thy coming?

Did the sbepherds learn their lays? Shanio would cover me, ungrateful, Should my tongue refuse to praise.

3 From the highest throne in glory

To the cross of deepest wo. All to ransom guilty captives ! . Flow, my praise, forever flow.

4 Re-ascend, immortal Saviour ;

Leave thy footstool, take thy throne ; Thence return, and reign forever ; Be the kingdom all thine own.

662 Thrice holy. 8s & 7s.

BRIGHT the vision that delighted Once the sight of Judah's seer ; Sweet the countless tongues united

To entrance the prophet's ear. Round the Lord in glory seated,

Cherubim and seraphim Filled his temple, and repeated Each to each th' alternate hymn:

2 " Lord, thy glory fills tie heaven; Earth is with its fullness stored ; Unto thee be ^lory given. Holy, holy, holy Lord ! " Heaven is still with glory ringing;

Earth takes up the angels' cry, "Holy, holy, holy," singing, "Lord of hosts, the Lord m ^st high I ' 397

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3 Ever thus in God's higli praises.

Brethren, let our tongues unite "While our thoughts his greatness raises,

And our love liis ^"ifts recite. With his seraph tram before him

With his holy Churcli below, Thus conspire we to adore him.

Bid we thus our anthem flow: 1 -'Lord, thy glory fills the heaven ;

Earth is with 'its fullness stored ; Unto thee be glory ^iven.

Holy, holy, holy Lord I Thus thy glorious name confessing.

We adopt the angels' cry. 'Holy, holy, holy,' blessing , .

Thee, the Lord of hosts most..!;. • *

663 Ii(^rlc ! ten thousand harps 8s & 7s. jeCuHar

HARK! ten thousand harps and voice.-, Sound the note of praise above ; Jesus reigns, and heav'n rejoices;

Jesus reigns, the God of love : See, he sits on yonder throne ; Jesus rules the' world alone.

2 Jesus, hail! whose glor^^ brightens

All above, and gives it worth ; Lord of life, thy smile enlightens,

Cheers, and charms thy saints on earth • When we think of love like thiuv*. Lord, we own it love divine.

3 King of glory, reign for ever;

Thine an everlasting crown . Nothing from thy love shall sever

Those whom thou hast made thine owa; Happy objects of tliy grace. Destined to boliold thy face.

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4 Siiviour, hasten thine appearing;

Bring, O bring the glorious day. When, the awful summons hearing,

Heav'n and earth shall pass away : Then, with golden harps, we'll sing, '' Glory, glory to our King."

|>|>4 Worthij is the Lamb, etc. 8s, 7s & 4,

Rev. 5 ; 12.

p LOKY, ^lory, everlasting, vT Be to him who bore the cross, Who redeem'd our souls by tasting- Death, the death deserv'd by us :

Sound his glory While our heart with transport glows.

2 Jesus' love is love unbounded.

Without measure, without end : Human thought is here confounded ; 'T is too va'st to comprehend ;

Praise the Saviour ; Magnify the sinner's Friend.

3 Wliile we hear the wondrous story

Of the Saviour's cross and shame, Sing we, "Everlasting glory Be to God and to the Lamb ! "

Saints and angels, Give ye glory to his name.

t)UO S^^ hath put a new song in my mouth. 1 J ^.

Psalm 40 S.

0 JESUS, the giver of all we enjoy ! Our lives to thy honor we wish to employ ; With praises unceasing we '11 sing of thy name ! Thy goodness iucrea8ing, thy love we '11 proclaim.

2 The wonderful name of oOr Jesus we '11 sing, And publish the fame of our Captain and King, With sweet exultation his goodness we prove ; His name is salvation — his nature is Love.

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S And when to the regions of glory we rise,

And join the bright legions that shout through tuo fkiefli We'll tell the glad story of Jesus' kind grace, And give him the glory, and honor, and praise.

4 In this blest employment our spirits shall rest, In sweetest enjoyment on Jesus' own breast ; We '11 drink of the streams of Immanuel's love, A nd bask in the beams of his glory above.

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Rev. 5 : 12.

COME, saints, let us join in the praise of the Lamb, The theme most sublime of the angels above; They dwell with delight on the souTid of his name, And gaze on his glories with wonder and love.

t They worship the Lamb who for sinners was slain ; But their loftiest songs never equal his love : The claims of his mercy will ever remain, Transcending the anthems in glory above.

3 Yet even our service he will not despise,

When we join in his worship and tell of his name; Then let us unite in the song of the skies,

And, trusting his mercy, sing, " Worthy the Lamb."

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LET US awake our joys; Strike up with cheerful voice , Each creature ^mg: Angels, begin the song ; Mortals, the strain prolong, In accents sweet and strong, '' Jesus is King."

Proclaim abroad his name; Tell of his matchless fame'

What wonders done ; Above, beneath, around, Let all the earth rewound, 'Till heaven's high arch reboemd,

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3 He vanquished sin and hell, And our last foe will quell ;

Mourners, rejoice; His dyino^ love adore ; Praise hini, now raised in power; Praise him for evermore,

With joyful voice.

4 All hall tlie glorious day, When, through the heavenly way,

Lo, he shall come, While they who pierced him, wall; His promise shall not fail ; Saints, see your King prevail:

Great Saviour, come.

668 Rev. 5 : 12, 13. 6s & 48.

n LORY to God on high I

IT Let heaven and earth reply ;

Praise ye his name ; His love and grace adore. Who all our sorrows bore, And sing for evermore,

"Worthy the Lamb."

2 Ye who surround the throne, Join cheerfully in one.

Praising his name; Ye who have felt his blood Sealing your peace with God, Sound his dear name abroad :

'^Worthy the Lamb."

3 Join, all ye ransomed race, Our Lord and God to bless;

Praise ye his name ; In him we will rejoice. And make a joyful noise, Shouting with heart and voice,

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4 Soon must we change our pUce; Yet \<'ill we never cease

Praising his name : To him our songs we '11 bring, Hail him our gracious King, And through all ages sing,

''Wortliy the Lamb."

^)(J9 God is ever good. gg ^

SEE the shining dew-drops On the flowers strewed, Proving as they sparkle— God is ever good.

2 See the morning sunbeams,

Lighting up the wood, '' Silently proclaiming —

God IS ever good.

3 Hear the mountain streamlet

h\ the solitude. With its ripple saying- God is ever good.

4 In the leafy tree-tops,

Where no fears intrude. Merry birds are singing- God is ever good.

5 Bring, my heart, thy tribute,

Songs of gratitude, jt

While all nature utters — -il

God is ever good. ^

(^70 Declare among the people his doings, ii ■

Psalm 9. 1.,.

/ 10ME, ev'ry pious heart *

\ J That loves the Saviour's name, Your noblest pow'rs exert

To celebrate his fame: Tell all above and all below The debt of love to him \m\ owo 402

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2 Such was his zeal for Gocl,

And such his love for j^ou, He nobly uiidertook

What angels could not do: His ev'iy deed of love and grace All words exceed, all thoughts surpass

3 He left his starry crown,

And laid his robes aside; On wings of love came down.

And wept, and bled, and died: What he endur'd, O who can tell, To save our souls from death and hell

4 From the dark grave he rose,

The mansion of the dead ; And thence his mighty foes

In glorious triumph led : Up through tlie sky the Conq'ror rode, And reigiis on high the Son of God.

5 From thence he'll quickly come,

His chariot will not stay, And bear our spirits home

To realms of endless day : There shall we see his lovely face, And ever be in his embrace.

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Ij^ATIIER of Spirits ! humbly bent before thee, Songs of glad homage unto tliee we bring ; Touched by thy Spirit, 0 teach us to adore the€ ; Let thy light attend us, L3t thy love befriend us, Father of our spirits, Tverlasting King!

Send forth thy mandate, gather in ihe nations,

Through the wide universe thy name be known. Millions of voices shall join in adorations, Every soul invited, Every voice united, Joining to adore thee, Everlast.tig One \

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()Y2 The great salvation. C Jr.

Hob. 2 : 3.

TO him who did salvation brhig. Wake ev'ry tuneful power, and sing A song of sweetest praise : His grace diffuses, as the rains Crown nature's flow'ry hills and plains, And spread a thousand ways.

t Salvation is the noblest song,

0 may it dwell on ev'ry tongue,

And all repeat. Amen! The Lord will come from heav'n to earth To give his people second birth,

And make them one again.

3 We feel redemption drawing near; We soon in glory shall appear,

A.nd be for ever bless'd : His promise never can delay, Our Jesus, on th' appointed day,

Will give his people rest.

4 By faith we view him coming do^vn, With angels hov'ring all around ;

He smiles upon his saints : He cries aloud in melting strains,

1 come to save you from your pains,

And end your sore complaints.

5 The smiling millions rise and sing All glory! glory to our King;

The Grand Assize is cone I You everlasting doors, fly wide. The Church is glorious as a b:-ide,

And Jesus takes her home.

6 In all the heav'ns then'g not a tear, Nor in the realms of bliss a fear,

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But pleasure yet unknown : From heav'n to heav'n we sound the lliss O what a blest abode is this.

For ever round tlie throiie !

7 The joys of heav'n will never end; All glory to the sinner's Friend !

Roll on, yon happy scenes I You winged seraplis. help us praise The Autlior of eternal joys I

Our Jesus ever reigns.

G73 Praise (he Lord. 8s. 7s. & 4

PRAISE the Lord! ye saints adore him All unite with one accord ; Bring your offerings, come before him — O praise the Lord.

2 Praise the Lord! who every blessing

On our heads hath richly poured ; Sing aloud, his love confessing — O praise the Lord.

3 Praise the Lord ! who would not praise

He hath us to grace restored : [him? To the highest honors raise him — O praise the Lord.

4 Praise the Lord ! your songs excelling

Worldly music's richest chord ; Sing — your Saviour's glory telling; O praise the Lord.

OPElSrmG HYM^S.

674 Psalm 100. L. M

BEFORE Jehovah's awful thro le, Ye nations, bow Avith sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create and he destroy. 405

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2 His sov'reign pow'r, without on r ikl,

Made us of clay, and form'd us men; And when like wand'ring she(!p we stray "d,] He brought us to his fold again.

3 We are his people — we his care —

Our souls, and all oi.r mortal frame : What lasting honors shall we rear. Almighty Maker, to thy name?

4 We '11 orowd thy gates with thankful song8,J

High as the heav'ns our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall lill thy courts with sounding praise

5 Wide as the world is thy command !

Vast as eternity thy love ! Firm as a rock thy truth shall stand. When rolling years shall cease to move I

()75 God exalted. L. M.

Psalm 57 : 5.

BE thou exalted, O my God ! Above the heavens where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known abroad, And land to land thy wonders tell.

2 My heart is fixed ; my song shall raise

Immortal honors to thy name : Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise. My tongue, tlie glory of my frame.

3 High O'er the earth his mercy reigns,

And reaches to the utmost sky ; His truth to endless years remains. When lower worlds dissolve and die.

076 Every place a temi)h. -Li- M.

OTHOU, to whom, in ancient time. The lyre of Hebrew bards was stiung; Whom kings adored in songs sublime. And prophets prai.-ed with glowing tong ie:j 406

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2 Not now 01. Zion's higlit alone Thy favored worshipers may dwell ; Nor where, at sultry noon, thy Sc.i Sat weary, by the patriarch's well.

8 From every place below the skies, The (grateful song, the fervent praye:, — Tlie incense of the heart, — may rise To heaven, and find acceptance there.

4 To thee shall age, with snowy hair. And strength, and beauty, bend the knee; And childhood lisp/ with reverent air,

Its praises and its prayers to thee !

5 O thou, to whom, in ancient time, The lyre of prophet-bards was strung, To thee, at last, in every clime,

Shall temples rise, and praise be sung !

677 Coming together in the name of Jesus. Jj. M

Matt. 18 • 20.

p EEAT God! the followers of thy St u, vT We bow before thy mercy-seat. To worship thee, the holy One, And pour our Welshes at thy feet.

2 O, grant thy blessing here to-daj ;

O, give thy people' joy and peace; The tokens of thy love display, And favor that' shall never cease.

3 We seek the truth which Jesus brougiit ,

His path of light we long to treads- Here be his holy doctrines taught. And here their purest influence shed.

4 May faith, and hope, and love abound ;

dur sins and errors be forgiven ; And we, from day to day, be found The sons of God and heirs of heaven 407

PUBLIC WORSHIP. C)\S Seekinc refuge. L. M. 6 llUeS.

1?0RTH from the dark and stormy sky, Lord, to thine altar's shade we fly ; Forth from the world. Its hope and fear, Father, we seek thy shelter here : Weary and weak, thy grace w^e pray ; Turn not, O Lord, thy guests away. 'J Long have we roamed in want and pain; Long have we sought thy rest to gain; Wilde]-ed in doubt, in darkness lost, Long have our souls been tempest-tost ; T>ow at thy feet our sins we lay ; Turn not, O Lord, thy guests away.

(J79 Tf-e hour of worship, L. M.

BLEST hour, when mortal man retires To hold communion with his God, To send to heaven his warm desires, And listen to the sacred word.

2 Blest hour, when earthly cares resign

Their empire o'er his anxious breast, Willie, all around, the calm divine Proclaims the holy day of rest.

3 Blest hour, when God himself draws nigh,

Well pleased his people's voice to hear. To hush the penitential sigh. And wipe away the mourner's tear.

4 Blest hour! for, where the Lord resorts,

Foretastes of future bliss are given. And mortals find his earthly couics The house of God, the gate of heaver.

j)oO How amiable are hy tahernaclex. L. JM.

Psalm 84: 1.

GREAT God. attend M'hile Zioii sings The joy that from thy preseuce springs; To spend one day with thee on earth. Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 40<i

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2 Might I enjoy the meanest place, Within thy house, O God of grace, Kot tents of ease, nor thrones of poAver, Should tempt my feet to leave thy door.

3 God is our sun, he makes our day ; God is our shield, he guards our way From all th' assaults of liell and sin, From foes without and foes within.

4 All needful grace will God bestow. And crown that grace with glory too : He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls.

5 0 God, our King, whose sovereign sway, The glorious hosts of heaven obey. And devils at thy presence flee ;

Blest is the man that trusts in thee.

681 Serve the Lord with gladness. Jj. M.

Psalm 100 : 2.

YE nations round the earth rejoice, Before the Lord, your sovereign King; Serve him with cheerful heart and voice; With all your tongues his glory sing.

2 Tiie Lord is God : 't is he alone

Doth life, and breath, and being give; We are his work, and not our own ; The sheep that on his pastures live. <

3 Enter his gates with songs of joy,

AVith praises to his courts repair ; And make it your divine employ To pay your thanks and honors there.

i The Lord is good, the Lord is kind. Great is his grace, his mercy sure; And the whole race of men shall tind His truth from age to age endure. 409

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(582 Let us xcorahip and boiv down.

Psalai 95 : 6-

OCOME, loud anthems let us sing. , Loud thanks to our almighty Kmg ! For we our voices high should raise. When our salvation's Rock we praise.

•} into his presence let us haste, To thanic him for his favors past, To him address in joj^ful songs The praise tliat to his name belongs.

B O, let us to his courts repair. And bow with adoration there! Down on our knees, devoutly, all Before the Lord, our Maker, fall.

683 Speak, Lord, thy aervant heareth.

1 Sam. 3 : 10.

WHILE now thy throne of grace we seek, O God ! within our spirits speak; For we will hear thy voice to-day. Nor turn our hardened hearts away.

2 Speak in thy gentlest tones of love. Till all our best affections move ; We long to hear thy gentle call, And feel that thou art all in all.

3 To conscience speak thy quickening word, Till all its sense of sin is stirred ;

For we would leave no stain of ouile. To cloud the radiance of thy smile.

\ Speak, Father, to the anxious lieart. Till every fear and doubt lepart: For we can find no home <)r rest, Till with thy Spirit's whispers blest.

5 Speak to convince, forgive, console : Gliildlike we yield to tliy control : These hearts, 'too often closed befrre, \V"ould grieve thy patient love no more. 410

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IE still! be Still! for all aroiaid,

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On either hand, is holy ground : Here in his house, the Lord to-day Will listen, while his people pray.

2 Thou, tossed upon the waves of care Ready to sink with deep despair, Here ask relief, with heart sir.cere, And thou shalt find that God is here.

3 Thou who hast laid within the grave Those whom thou hadst no power to save. Now to the mercy-seat draw near, AVith all thy woes, for God is here.

4 Thou who hast dear ones far away, In foreign lands, 'mid ocean's spray. Pray for them now, and dry the tear, And trust the God who listens here.

5 Thou who art mourning o'er thy sm, Deploring ^uilt that reigns within. The God of ])eace is ever near ;

The troubled spirit meets him here.

0(53 I loill come in. JLi. M.

Rev. 3 : 20.

0 BLEST the souls, for ever blest. Where God as sovereign is confes*- 1 O hapi^y hearts, the blessed homes To which the King in glory comes!

2 Fling wide thy portals, O my heart Be tiiou a temple set apart;

So shall thy Sovereign onter in. And new and nobler life begin.

3 Deliverer, come ! we open wide

Our hearts to theoa; hert,, Lord, abide 1 Let all thy glorious presence feel ; Tlioii — King of saints ! thyself reveaL 411

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OOO Blessed are they that dwell in thi, Xouse. Lt, Mm Psalm 84 : 4-.

HOW pleasant, how divinely fair, O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are I With long desire my spirit faints To meet the assemblies of thy saints.

My soul would rest in tliine abode, My panting heart cries out for God; My God ! my King ! wliy should I be So far from all my joys and tliee!

3 Blest are the souls who find a place Within the temple of thy grace; There they behold thy gentler rays, And seek thy face, and learn thy praise.

4 Blest are the men whose hearts are set To find the way to Zion's gate ;

God is their strength, and through the road They lean upon their Helper, God.

G87 ^^« living temple. L. M.

FATHER ! with protecting care Meet us in this our house of jjrayer; Assembled in thy sacred name. Thy promised blessing here we claim.

2 But cliiefcst in the cleansed breast, For ever let thy Spirit rest. And make the contrite heart to be A temple pure and worthy thee.

UOO ytil »oul lougeth for the courts of the Lo;'d. U. *i Psalm 84 : 2.

LOOK from on high, great Gca, and see Thy saints lamenting after thee: We sigh, we languish, and complain; Revive thy gracious work again. 412

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2 To-day thy cheering grace impart. Bind up and heal the broken lieart; Our sins subdue, our souls restore; And let our foes prevail no more.

3 Thy presence in thy house afford. And bless the preaching of thy word; That sinners may their danger see, And now begin to mourn for thee.

()39 Homage and devotion. \j. M ,

ITH sacred joy we lift our eyes To those bright realms above, That glorious temple in the skies, Where dwells eternal Love.

2 Before the gracious throne we bow

Of heaven's almighty King; Here we present the solemn vow. And hymns of praise we sing.

3 O Lord, while in thy house we kneel, ■ With trust and holy fear,

Thy niercy and thy truth reveal, And lend a gracious ear.

4 With fervor teach our hearts to pray,

And tune our lips to sing ; ]S'or from thy presence cast away The sacrifice we bring.

(^90 ^'/^ '^^" '^^ %^' of thy cotintenance, tie. v. JM.

Psalm 4 ; e.

\jn ITHIN thy house, O Lord our Gc I VY In glory now appear; Make this a place of thine abode, And shed thy blessings here. 2 When we thy mercy-sef.t surroi n 1, Thy Spirit, Lord, impart ; And let thy gospel's joyful sound With power reach ev'ry heart. 413

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3 Here let the blind their sight obtain ; Here give the mourners rest; Let Jesus here triumphant reign, Entliron'd in ev'ry breast. '1 Here let the voice of sacred joy And humble pray'r arise. Till higher strains our tono:ues employ In realms beyond the slvies..

(191 The House of God. C. W

Y soul ! how lovely is the place. To which tliy God resorts! 'T is lieaven to see his smiling face, Though in his earthly courts.

2 There the great monarch of the skies

His saving power displays, And light breaks in upon our eyes, AVith kind and quickening rays.

3 There, mighty God ! thy words declare

The secrets of thy will ; And still we seek thy mercy there, And sing thy praises still.

692 What Phalli render. CM.

Psalm 116 : 12.

HAT shall I render to my God For all his kindness shown? My feet shall visit thine abode. My songs address thy throne.

2 Among the saints that fill thy house

My ofterings shall be paid ; There shall my zeal perform the vows My soul in anguish made.

3 How happy all thy servants Jire,

How great thy grace to me ! My life, which thou hast )nade thy care, Lord. I devote to thee. 41 1

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4 iSTow I am thine, for ever thine,

Nor shall my purpose move ; Thy hand hath loosed my honds of pain And bound me with thy love.

5 Here in thy courts I leave my vow,

And thy rich grace record ; Witness, ye saints, who hear me now, If I forsake the Lord.

{),)]) Tlii'i, shall mount uj) with toings as eagles. 0. 31

Isaiah 10: 31.

COME, O thou King of all thy saints, Our humble tribute own. While, with our praises and complaints. We bow before thy throne. 2 How should our songs, like those above,

Witli warm devotion rise ! How should our souls,on wings of love, Mount upward to tlie skies!

3 But, ah, the song, how faint it flows I

Plow languid our desire! How dim the sacred passion glow^s Till thou the heart inspire !

4 Blest Saviour, let thy glory shine.

And fill thy dwellings here. Till life, and love, and joy divine, A heav'n on earth appear.

uy4 Again the Lord of light and life. L/. 01 ,

AGAIN the Lord of light and life Awakes the kindling raj^. Unseals the eyelids of the morn. And pours increasing day. 2 O what a night w^as thsfc which wn pt The heathen world in gloom ! O what a Sun wiiich rose this daj'- Triumphant from the tomb! 41?

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3 This clay be grateful homage paid

And loud hosannas sung; Let gladness dwell in ev'iy heart, And praise on ev'ry tongue,

4 Ten thousand diff'rent lips shall join

To hail this welcome morn. Which scatters blessings from its wings To nations yet unborn.

fi»/5 With (he pure thou xoilt show thyself pure. 0. jM.

2 Sam. 22 : 27.

THE offerings to thy throne which rise, Of mingled praise and prayer, Are but a wortliless sacrifice Unless the heart is there.

2 Upon thine all-discerning ear

Let no vain words intrude ; No tribute but the vow sincere, — The tribute of the good.

3 My offering's will indeed be blest,

If sanctified by thee, — If thy pure Spirit touch my breast With its own purity.

4 O, may that Spirit warm my heart

To piety and love, And to life's lowly vale impart Some rays from heaven above.

U«70 -^^' "* fl'^ "/> 'o ^he house of the Lord. C. M,

Psalm 122: 1.

AGAIN" our earthly cares we leave, And to thy courts repair; Again, wit! ".joyful feet, we come To meet our Saviour here.

2 Within these walls let holy peace. And love, and concord dwell , Here give the troubled conscience ease, The wounded spirit heal. 416

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3 The feeling heart, the melting eye,

The humble mind, bestow; And shine upon us from on high, To make our graces grow.

4 May we in faith receive thy word,

In faith present our pray'rs, And in the presence of our Lord Unbosom all our cares.

5 Show us some token of thy love,

Our fainting hope to raise, And pour thy blessings from above. That we may render praise.

Ut/I Quicken us, and toe will call on thy nnme. CM.

Psalm 86 : 18.

COME. Lord, and warm each languid heart; Inspire each lifeless tongue; And let the joys of heav'n impart Their influence to our song.

2 Then to the shining realms of bliss

The wings of faith shall soar, And all the charms of Paradise Our raptur'd thoughts explore.

3 There shall the fcirwers of the Lamb

Join in immortal songs. And endless honors to his name Emploj^ their tuneful tongues.

4 Lord, tune our hearts to praise and love;

Our feeble notes inspire. Till, in thy blissful courts above, We join the heav'nly choir.

(]98 Early xoill I seek thee. C. INL

Psalm 63 : 1.

EAELY, my God, without delay I haste to seek thy face; My thirsty spirit faints away Without thy cheering grace. 27 417

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2 So pilgi ims on the scorching sand.

Beneath a burning- sky. Long for a cooling ^iti-eam at hand. And they must drink or die.

3 Not life itself, with all its joys,

Can my best passions move. Or raise so hi^h ni}^ cheerful voicn

As thy forgiving Jove. i Thus, till my last expiring day,

I '11 bless my God and Kiiig"^-, Thus will I lift my hands to pi ay.

And tune my lips to sing.

()«)«/ ^^* morrow after the Sabbath.

Lev. '23; U

BLEST day of God! most calm, most bright, The tirst and best of days ; The laborer's rest, the saint's delight, The day of prayer and praise.

2 My Saviour's face made thee to shine;

His rising thee did raise : And made thee heavenly and divine Beyond all other days.

3 The lirst-fruits oft a blessing prove

To all the sheaves behind ; And they who do the Lord's day love, A happy week shall find.

4 This day I must to God appeal

For, Lord, the day is thine ;

Help me to spend it in thy feai

And thus to make it mine.

700 Stand up and bless the Lord »^.

Neh. J . i

STAND up and bless the Lord. Ye people of his choice; Stand up and bless the Loi'd your Ood With heart, and soul, und voice. 418

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2 O for the living flame.

From his own altar brought, To touch our lips, our minds in.-pire, And raise to heaven our thouglit I

3 God is our strength and song,

And his salvation ours; Then be his love in Christ proclaim'd With all our ransom'd powers.

4 Stand up and bless the Lord,

The Lord your God adore_, Stand up, and bless his glorio is name, Henceforth for evermore.

701 ^07ne toe that love the Lord. *5. M.

nOME, we that love the Lord, yj And let our joys be known ; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne.

2 The sorrows of the mind

Be banish'd from this place ! Heligion never was design'd To make our pleasures less.

3 Let those refuse to sing

Who never knew^ our God ; But children of the heav'nly Kin^ May speak their joys abroad.

4 The men of grace have found

Glory begun below ; Celestial fruits on earthly ground From hope and faith may grow.

5 The hill of Zion yields

A thousand sacred sw-eets, Before we reach the heav'nly fields, Or walk the golden streets 419

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6 Then let our songs abound, And ev'ry tear be dry ; We're marching o'er this halk w'd groimd To fairer worlds on high.

iO« Come, sound his jyraiae abroad. fe. M.

COME, sound his praise abroad, And hymns of glory sing; Jehovah is the sovereign God, The universal King.

2 He formed the deeps unknown ;

He gave the seas their bound ; The Avatery worlds are all his own, And all the solid ground.

3 Come, worship at his throne ;

Come, bow before the Lord ; We are his work, and not our own; He formed us by his word.

4 To-day attend his voice,

Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come, like the people of his choice, And own y ur gracious God.

703 Blessed ihey that hunger. O. Mt

Mutt. 5 : 6.

n UNGRY, and foint, and poor 1\ Behold ns, Lord, again Assembled at thy mercy's door, Thy bounty to obtain.

2 Thy word invites us nigh.

Or we would starve indeed ;

For we no money have to bny,

Nor righteousness to plead.

3 The food our spirits want.

Thy liand alone can give; O ! hear the i)ray'r of faith, ai d grant That we may eat and live ! 420

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704 ^* I have seen thee in the sanctuary, o. Jll

Psalri G3 ; 2.

Y Gorl, pern.it my tongue This joj% to call thee mine; And let iiiyearly cries prevail, To taste*^thy love divine.

2 Witliiu thy churches, Lord,

I long" to find my place ; Thy power and glory to behold, And feel thy q\iickening grace.

3 Since tliou hast been my help.

To tliee my si)irit flies; And on thy watchful providence My ciieerful hope relies.

4 The shadow of thy wings

My soul in safety keeps ; I follow where my Father leads, And he supports my steps.

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705 Reunion. S. M.

ND are we yet alive, And see each other's ftice? Gloiy and praise to Jesus give, For his preserving grace.

2 What troubles have Ave seen !

What conflicts have we past! Fightings without, and fea"s within, bincc we assembled last.

3 But out of all the Lord

Hath brought us by his love : And still lie doth his help aftcri', And hides our life above.

4 Then let us make our boast

Of his redeeming power, Wkich saves us to the uttermost, Till we can sin no more. 421

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70f^ Come into his courts. »»•

•^" Pdalm96 8.

n^O thv temple we repair; -L Lord, we love to worship tliere; There, within the vail, we meet Christ upon the mercy-seat.

2 While thy glorious name is sung, Tune our lips, inspire our tongue; Then our joyful souls shall bless Christ, the Lord our Righteousness.

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707 ^^^ "'"'^ ^/ '^*^ Spirit.

Eph. 4: : 3.

ATHER, hear our humble claim; We are met in thy great name; In the midst do thou appear, Manifest thy presence here.

2 Lord, our fellowship increase ; Knic us in the bond of peace ; Join our hearts, O Father! join

Each to each, and all to thiue.

3 Build us in one spirit up.

Called in one high calling's hope- One the spirit, one the aim. One the pure baptismal flame.

7(i8 Wait on the Lord, etc.

• ^^ Psalm 27 : 14.

LORD, we come before thee now ; At thy feet we liumbly bow : O do not our suit disdain Shall we seek thee. Lord, i a vain ?

2 Lord, on thee our souls depend, In compassion now descend ; Fill our hearts with thy rich grace; Tune our lips to sing thy praise. 422

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3 In thine own appoi-ited way, Now we seek thee; here we stay; Lord, from hence we would not go, Till a blessing thou bestow.

4 Comfort those who weep and mourn ; Let the time of joy return ;

Those that are cast down, lift up; Make them strong in faitli and ho])e.

5 Grant that all may >eek and find Thee a God supremely kind ; Heal the sick; the captive free; Let us all rejoice in thee.

i Uy ^"'' f>'om mortal cares retreating. OS X S

FAR from mortal cares retreating, Sordid hopes, and vain desires. Here our willing footsteps meeting,

Every heart to heaven aspires. From the Fount of glory beaming,

Light celestial cheers our eyes, Mercy from above proclaiming

Peace and pardon from the skies. 2 Blessings all around bestowing,

God withholds his care from none; Grace and mercy ever flowing

From the fountain of his throne. Lord, with favor still attend us;

Bless us with thy wondrous love ; Thou, our Sun, our Shield, defend :.s ;

All our hope is from above.

710 Love divine, all love exceUing. oS & < 5.

OVE divine, all love excelling.

iJ Jo3^ of heav'n to earth come dowh ! Fix in us thy humble dwelling : All thy faithful mercies crown ; 423

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Jesus, thou art all conipassicn, Pure, uubouuded love tliou art,

Visit us witli thy salvatiou, Enter ev'ry trembliug heart.

i Breathe, O, breatlie thy loving Spirit

Into ev'ry troubled breast: Let us all in thee inherit.

Let us find thy promis'd rest. Take away the love of sinning,

Take our load of guilt away; End the work of th}^ beginning,

Bring us to eternal day.

3 Carry on tliy new creation,

Pure and holy may we be; Let us see our whole salvation,

Perfectly securM by thee; Change from ^lory into glory,

Till in heav n we take our place; Till we east our crowns before thee

Lost in wonder, love and praise.

711 The Lord is in his holy temple. 8s, 7s & 4,

Ilab. 2 ; 20.

GOD is in his holy tC-Tiple, All the earth keep silence here; Worship him in tnitli and spirit. Reverence him vith godly fear;

Holy, holy, Lord of hosts, our Lord, appear,

2 God in Christ reveals his presence, Throned upon the mercy-seat: Saints, rejoice! and sinners, tiemble! Each J) re pare his God to meet:

Lowly, lowly. Bow adoring at his feet 4-2t

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3 Hail him licre with sono^s of praises, Him with prayers of faith surround ; Hearken to his glorious gospel,

Wliile the preacher's lips expound;

Blessed, blesse'd, They who know the joyful sound.

1 Though the heaven, and heaven of heavens..

O thou Great Unsearchable! An too mean to compreliend thee, Thou with man art pleased to dwell ;

Welcome, welcome, God with us, Immanuel.

712 At the hour of prayer. 8s & 6s.

' '-'' Acts 3: 1.

BLEST is the hour when cares depart, And earthly scenes are fiir— When tears of wo forget to start, And gently dawns upon the heart Devotion's holy star.

2 Blest is the place where angels bend

To hear our worship rise. Where kindred hearts their musings blend, And all the souFs affections tend

Beyond the vailing skies.

3 Blest are the hallowed vows that bind

Man to his work of love — Bind him to cheer the humble mind, Console the weeping, lead the blind,

And guide to joys above.

4 Sweet shall the song of glory swell.

Saviour divine, to thee. When they whose work is finished wel In thy own courts of rest shall dwell.

Blest through eternity. 425

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1 \_^j Rejoice with trembfing. oS,.7S » 4.

P^alm 2:11.

IN thy name, O Lord, assembling, We, thy people, now draw near; Trach us to rejoice with trembling; O that we this day may hear —

Hear with meekness — Hear thy word with godlj'^ fear,

2 While our days on earth are lengthen'd,

May we give them. Lord, to thee I Cheer'd bj' hope, and daily strengthen'd We would run, nor weary be,

Till thy glory Without clouds, in heav'n we see.

li There, in worship, purer, sweeter, All thy people shall adore; Tasting of enjoyment greater Than they could conceive before ;

Full enjoyment — Holy bliss for evermore.

714 Longing for the house of God. U-. Mi

LORD of the worlds above, How pleasa it and ho.w fair The dwellings of thy love.

Thy earthly temples, are I To thy abode my heart aspires. With warm desires to see my God.

2 O, happy so- lis, who pray

Where God appoints to hear I O, happy men, who pay

Their constant service there ! They praise thee still ; and happy they Who love the way to Zion's hill. 426

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3 The/ go from strength to stiength, Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives at length,

Till each in heaven appears : O glorious seat, when God, our King Shall thither bring our willii g feet.

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71^ He shall go in and out and find pasture. '-«. iM

John 10; 9.

NOW may the Lord our Shepherd lead To living streams his little flock; May he in flowery pastures feed. Shade us at noon beneath the rock !

2 Now may we hear our Shepherd's voice,

And gladly answer to his call ; Now may our hearts for him rejoice. Who knows, and names, and loves us ail.

3 AV^heu the Chief Shepherd shall appear,

And small and great before him stand, O. be the flock assembling here Found with the sheep on his right hand 1

716 Walking loith God. L. M.

rn HROUGH all this life's eventful road, J- Fain would I walk with thee, my God, And find thy presence ligh^ around. And every step on holy ground

2 Each blessing would T trace to ,hee. In every grief, thy mercy se»..

And through the paths of dut v move, Conscious of thine encircling love.

3 And when the angel Death stands by, Be this my strength, that thou art nigh ; And this my joy, that I shall be

With those who dwell in light with thee. 427

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TIT ^^'^ Lord bless t.ee, and keep ,hee. -L. *!■

Num. 6 : 24.

ERE to the -vorld again we go, Its pleasures, cares, and idle show, Thy grace, once more, O God, we crave, From folly and from sin to save.

2 May the great truths we here have heard- The lessons of thy hol}^ ^Vord —

Dwell in our inmost bosoms deep. And all our souls from error keep.

3 O, may the influence of this day Long as our memory with us stay, And as an angel guardian prove, To guide us to our home above.

Tlo -^^' ^^^ the people praise thee. Li. JML.

Psalm 67 : 5.

EROM all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise : Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by ev'ry tongue.

2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ; Eternal truth attends thy word : Thy praise shall sound from shore to Hhore, Till suns shall rise and set no more.

Tl9 Grapes from Ef-hcol. L. M

Num 13: 2t,

HAPPY the saints whose lot is ca^t AVliere oft is heard the gospel sound ; The word is pleasing to tln-ir taste, A healing balm for ev'ry wound.

2 With Joy they hasten to tl e place

Whore they their Saviour oft have njei; And while they feast upon his grace. Their burdens and their griefs forget. 423

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3 This favor'd lot, my friends, is ours ; May Ave the privilege improve. And hnd these consecrated hours Sweet earnests of the joys above.

720 A parting hymn. -L M.

C10ME, Christian brethren, ere we part, / Join ev'ry voice and ev'ry heart; One solenui hymn to God we raise, One final song of grateful praise.

2 Christians, we here may meet no more ; But there is yet a happier shore; And there, releasYl from toil and pain, Dear brethren, we shall meet again.

721 -S*'^ "* "^^ depart in peace. -L'- ^

DISMISS US with thy blessing. Lord; Help us to feed upon thy word; All that has been amiss, forgive, •

And let thy truth within us live.

2 Though Ave are guilty, thou art good : Cleanse all our sins in Jesus' blood ; Give every burdened soul release. And bid us all depart in peace.

722 Iwili "Of forget thy word. L. M

Psalm 119: 16.

LOKD. hoAV delightful 't is to see A Avhole assembly worship thee. At once they sing, at once they pray I They hear of heaven, and learn the Avay,

2 O write upon my memory. Lord, The text and doctrine of thy Avoid; That I may break thy .'aAVS no more, But love thee better "^han before. 429

PUBLIC WORSHIP.

i 2iO Striving together /or the faith, etc. Ij. M. U,

Phil, i: 27.

LORD, cause thy face on us to sliine ; Give us thy peace, and seal us thine; Teach us to prize the means of grace, And love thine earthly dwelling-place. One is our faith, and one our Lord; One body, spirit, hope, reward ; May we in one communion be. One with each other, one with thee. 2 Bless all whose voiee salvation brings, Who minister in holy things; Our pastors, rulers, deacons, bless ; Clothe them with zeal and righteousness ; Let many in the judgment day, Turn'd from the ei-rcv of their way. Their hope, their J03', their crown. api)e:-.r : Save those who i>reach, and those who hear.

7^4 Lord, 710W tee part in thy blest name. L. JNl.

LORD, now we part in thy blest name, In which we here together came ; Grant us our few remaining days. To work thy will and spread thy praise. 2 Teach us, in life and death, to bless Thee, Lord, our strength and righteousniess; And grant us all to meet ab ive, Where we shall bei:er s,ing thy l^ve!

725 ^'^^ p^^i'"' «»<^ t^''^«^- ^ ^^'

0 PRESENT still, thougli stil unseen, , When brightly shines the prosperous Be thoughts of thee a cloudy screen, iday, To temper the deceitful ray ! 2 And, O, when gathers on onr path

In shade and storm the frequent night, Be thou, long-sulfering. slow to wrath, A burning and a shining light 430

CLOSING HYMNS.

72fi '•' Up to the hills, I lift mine ei/ea." L. ^

•"'^ ^ I'salni 121.

Tl P to the bills I lift mine oyes. U Til' eternal liills beyond tbe skies; Tbence all ber belp my soul derives, Tliere my almigbty liefuge lives.

2 He lives— tbe everlasting God

Tbat built tbe world, tliat spread tbe Hood ; Tl)e beavens witli all tbeir bosts be made. Aur\ tbe dark regions of tbe dead.

3 lie guides our feet, he guards our way ; His morning smiles bless all tbe day; He spreads tbe evening vail, and keeps Tbe sileut hours, while Israel sleeps.

4 Israel, a name divinely blest, May rise secure, securely rest; Thy holy Guardian's wakeful eyes Admit no slumber, uor surprise.

5 Should earth and hell with malice burn. Still thou Shalt go, and still return. Safe in the Lord; his heavenly care Defends thy life from every snare.

727 ^^'"^ ^^""^ '^** thanks his love demands. L. M.

''PO God the great, the ever-blest, L Let songs of honor be address'd I Ilis mercy tirm forever stands; Give him the thanks his love demands I '2 Wbo knows tbe wonder of bis ways? Who can make known his boundless praise? Blest are the souls that fear him still, And learn submission to his will.

728 Doxology. L. iM .

PRAISE God, ye heavenly bosts above I Praise him all creatures of his love! Praise him each morning, noon and night, Praise him with holy sweet dtligiit! 431

PUBLIJ WORSHIP.

729 TJiou leadeat thy people like a flock CM,

Psalm 77 ; 20.

THOU art our Shepherd, glorious God ! Tliy little flock behold. And guide us by thy stalfand rod, The children of thy fold.

2 V\^e praise thy name that we were bi-ouglit

To this delightful place, [taught.

Wliere we are watcird, and warn'd, and The children of thy grace.

3 May all ou " friends, thy servants here.

Meet wil a us all above. And we ai d tliey in heav'n appear, The chii Jren of thy love.

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7 40 Prayer /or divine direction. 0. M,

L^ERXAL Source of life and light! Supremely good and wise! To thee we bring our grateful vows, To thee lift up our eyes.

I Our dark and erring minds illume With truth's celestial rays ; Inspire our hearts with sacred love, And tune our lips to praise.

3 Safely conduct us, by thy grace, Through life's perplexing road ; And place us, when that journey 's o'er, At thy right hand, O God !

/31 ^/'e seed of the word. CM.

OGOD, by whom tlie seed is given. Ky whom the harvest blest; Who^e v,^ord. like manna showered from Is planted in our breast ; [hf aveo,

432

CLOSING HYMNS.

2 Preserve it from the passinoj feet,

And plunderers of the air;

The sultry sun's intenser heat,

And weeds of worldly care !

3 Though buried deep, or thinly stream,

Do thou thy grace supply; The hope, in eai'thly furrows sown, Shall ripen in the sky.

Y-]2 Parting in hope. C Mi

LORD, when together here we meet, And taste thy heav'nly grace, Thy smiles are so divinely sweet, We 're loath to leave the place.

2 Yet, Father, since it is thy will That we must part again, O let thy gracious presence still With ev-ry one remain !

Thus let us all in Christ be one, Bound Avith the cords of love,

Till we, around thy glorious throne, Shall joyous meet above:

4 Where sin and sorrow fi'om each heart Shall then for ever fly. And not one tliought that Ave shall part Once interrupt our joy.

733 The good Seed. C. M-

ALMIGHTY God. thy word is cast Like seed into the ground; Now let the dew of heaven descend,. And righteous fruits abound.

2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove; But give it root in every heart, To bring forth fruits of love. 28 '^33

PUBLIC WORSHIP.

734 Glory to God. 0. M.

p LORY to God I who deigns to Hess IT This consecrated day, -Unfolds his wondrous promises, And makes it sweet to pray.

i Glory to God ! who deigns to hear The humblest sigh we raise, And answers every heartfelt prayer, And hears our hymn of praise.

ioO Peace I leave with you. S Jjl.

John 14 : 27.

LORD, at this closing hour, Establish every heart Upon thy word of truth and power To keep us when we part.

2 Peace to our brethren give ;

Fill all our hearts with love ; In faith and patience may we live, And seek our rest above.

3 Through changes, bright or drear,

We would thy will pursue; And toil to spread thy kingdom here Till we its glory view.

4 To God, the Only Wise,

In every age adored Let glory from the church arise Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

'7-36 ^o '^* '"'^y ^''*** God, our Saviour. o. M.

Jude 24 ; 26.

TO God, the Only Wise, Our Saviour and our King; Let all the saints below the skies Their humble praises bring. 434

CLOSING HYMNS.

2 'Tis his almio^hty love.

His counsel and his care, Preserve us safe from sin and Seatli, And every hurtful snare.

3 He will present our souls.

Unblemished and complete, Before the glory of his face, With joys divinely great.

4 Then all the chosen seed

Shall mee. around the throne, Shall bless Jhe conduct of liis grace, And make his wonders known.

5 To our Redeemer, God.

Wisdom and power belong. Immortal crowns of majesty, And everlasting song.

73T God he merciful to UH, o. M.

Pbalm 67 : 1.

TO bless thy chosen race, In mercy. Lord, incline ; And cause the brightness of thy face On all thy saints to shine ; —

2 That so thy wondrous way

May through the world be known ; While distant lands their homage pay, And thy salvation own.

3 Let all the nations join

To celebrate thy fame; And all the world, O Lord, combine, To praise thy glorious nam«.

7oO Waiting in hope. O. M.

SOOX we shall meet again Wlien all our toils are o'e:*. Where sin, and death, and grief, and pain, And parting are no more. ' 435

PUBLIC WORSHIP.

•1 O, happy, happy clay

That calls thy exiles home; The flamino^ heavens sliall pass xway, The earth receive her doom. 3 Saviour, we wait the sound That sliall our souls I'olease, And labor that we may be foun.l Of thee in perfect peace.

739 -Absent in the fieali — present in the spirit, fe. M.

AiSTD let our bodies part. To different climes repair; Still and for ever joined in heart The friends of Jesus are.

2 O let us still proceed

In Jesus* work below ; And following our triumphant Head, To further conquests go.

3 0 let our heart and mind,

Great God, to thee ascend,

That haven of rejwse to find,

Where all our labors end;

4 Where all our toils are o'er.

Our suffering and our pain: Wlio meet on that eternal shore Shall never part again.

7-40 The spread of truth. S. M.

TIIY name, almighty Lord, Shall sound through distant lands: Great is tliy grace, and sure thy word ; Thy truth for ever stands. 2 Far be thine honor spread. And lono thy praise endure, Till morning light and evening shade Shall be exc langed no more.

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CLOSING HYMNS.

741 BleHsedvess of the pure in hp.nrl. S. M

BLEST are tlie pure in heart For they shall see ou:- God ; The secret of the Lord is theirs; Their soul is his abode.

2 Still to the lowl)^ soul

He doth himself impart, And for his temple and his throne Selects the pure in heart.

742 Head of the (yi)urch triumj)hant. 7s. ps'.

EAD of the Church triumphant! We joyfully adore thee; Till tlioii appear, thy members here Shall sing like those in glory.

3 We lift our hearts and voices

With blest anticipation. And cry aloud, and give to God The praise of our salvation.

743 Psalm \\1. Vs.

ALL ye nations, praise the Lord ; All ye lands, your voices raise; Heaven and earth, witli loud accord Praise the Lord, for ever praise.

2 For his truth and mercy stand, Fast, and present, and to te, Like the years of his right hand, Like his own eternity.

744 Sup2)licatio7i — with thanhsgifiig, <S

Phil. 4 : 6.

rP HANKS for mercies past receive ; 1 Pardon of our sins renew ; Tetich us. henceforth, how to live With eternity in view. 437

PUBLIC WORSHIP.

2 Bless thy word to old and young; Grail t us. Lord, thy peace and love ; And, when life's short race is run, Take us to thy house above.

745 Guide U8, Lord. 7s. double.

GUIDE us, Lord! while, hand in hand, Journeyin<»' toward the better laud ; Foes we know ai-e to be met. Snares the pilgrim's path beset; Clouds upon the valley rest, Rough and dark the mountain's breast; And our home can not be gained, Save through trials well sustained.

2 Guide u?, while we onward move, Linked in closest bonds of love. Striving for the holy mind. And the soul from sense refined ; That when life no longer burns, And the dust to dust returns. With the strength which thou hast givet. We may rise to thee and heaven.

TtO ^^^ God of Peace — make you perfect. iS

Heb. 13 : 20.

NOW may he, who from the dead Brought the Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ. our King and Head, All our souls in safety keep !

2 May he teach us to fulfill

What is pleasing in his sight; Perfect us in all his will. And preserve us day and iJght,

3 Grean Eedeemer! thee we praise.

Who the covenant sealed with blood; While our hearts and voices raise Loud than ksgiving unto God. 438

CLOSING HYMNS.

747 CoL 1: 11,12. 7s.

LvU\TO'US ill thy saints appear;

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Fiki.\ thy heavenly kingdDm here; Light ani> life to all impart; SI line on e»ich believing heart ;

2 And, in every grace complete, Make us. Lord, for glory meet; Till we stand before thj^ sight, Partners with the saints in light.

i4o ^ '"'*^^ w«.ver leave thee. 76

Heb, 13 : 5.

FOR a season called to part. Let us now ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend.

2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer ;

Tender Shepherd of thy sheep, Let thy mercy and thy care All our souls in safety keep.

3 In thj'- strength may we be strong :

Sweeten every cross and pain ; Give us, if thou wilt, ere long Here to meet in i)eace again.

7 i9 Doxology. 7s. doublc.

FATHER! glory be to thee. Source of all the good we see ! Glory for the blessed Light Rising on the ancient night ' Glory for the hopes that come Streaming through the silent tomb ! Glory for thy Spirit given, Guiding us in peace to hea^■en I 439

PUBLIC WORSHIP. 7o0 ^* salutation of peace. oS & iBt

PEACE be to tliis congregation I Peiice to every heiii-t therein ! Pt-ace, the earnest of salvation, Peace, the fruit of conque-cd s.n;

2 Peace, that speaks the heaveniy Giver,

Peace, to worldl}^ minds unlvnown, Peace, tliat floweth, as a river. From the eternal Source alone.

3 O thou God of Peace ! be near us,

Fix within our hearts thy home ; With thy bright appearing cheer us, In thy blessed freedom come.

4 Come, with all thy revelations,

Truth which we so long have sought; Come with thy deep consolations, Peace of God which passeth thought!

751 Cloning hymn. 8s & 7s.

ISRAEL'S Shepherd, guide me, feed me, Tlirough my pilgrimage below, And beside the waters lead me. Where thy flock rejoicing go.

2 Lord, thy guardian pl-esenc e ever, Meekly kneeling, I implore; 1 have found thee, and would never, ^ever wander from thee n ore.

i%y2i Apostolic benediction.- OS & 79

MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor. Rest upon us from above.

CLOSING HYMNS.

2 Thus nay we abide in union

With each otlier and the Lord ; And possess, in sweet communion, Joys wliich eartli can not aftbrd.

753 Praise to Christ. 8s & 7s

WORSHIP, honor, glory, blessing, Be to him who i-eigns above! Young and old thy j^ame confessing, Saviour! let us share thy love!

2 A.& the saints in heaven adore thee, We would bow before th}' throne; As thine angels bow before thee, So on earth thy will be done !

754 Diaamission. 8s, 7s & 4

10RD, dismiss us with thy blessing, J Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, thj^ love possessing. Triumph in redeeming grace;

O refresh us ! Trav'ling through this wildernes?.

2 Thanks we give and adoration

For the gospeFs joyful sound; May the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound;

May thy ])i-esence With us evermore be found.

3 So. whene'er the signal's given

LTs from earth to call away ; Borne on angel's wings to heav'n Glad the summons to obey.

May we ready, Rise and reign in" endless day. 441

PUBLIC WORSHIP.

755 ■K'efp us Lord. Ss, 7s & 4.

KEEP us. Lord, oh. keep us ever I Vain our hope, if left by thee ; We are thine; oh, leave us never, Till thy glorious face we see i

Then to praise thee Through a bright eternity.

2 Precious is thy word of pronii'^e.

Precious to thy people here ;

Never take thy presence from us,

Jesus, Saviour, still be near ;

Living, dying, ]May thy name our spirits cheer.

75() ^'^'^ of our salvation, hear us. oS, 7S & t.

GOD of our salvation, hear us ; Bless, O bless us, ere vrc go ; "NVhen we join the world, be near us, Lest we' cold and careless grow;

Saviour, keep us, — Keep us safe from every foe.

3 As our steps are drawing nearer

To the place we call our hdme, May our view of heaven grow clearer, Hope more bright of joys to come;

And when dying, ^May thy presence cheer the gloom.

^^ ^ Praise for salvation. « S & U3.

pO thee be praise for evei-, Thou glorious King of kiUj.;*! Thy wondrous love and favor Each ransomed spirit sings. We 11 celebrate thy glory.

With all thy saints above, And shout the joyful story Of thy redeeming love. 442

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TRUST AND JOY.

75(^ T'o God, and the word oj his grace. jH. AJ

Acts 20 : J2.

10 thee our wants are known. From thee are all our powers; Accept what is thine own.

And pardon what is ours : (Jiir praises. Lord, and pra3^ers, receive, And to thy words a bhssing give.

2 O, grant that each of us

Now met before thee here, Ma)^ meet together thus,

When thou and thine appear : To thy blest presence may we come And dwell in an eternal home.

75*) Shoxo me a token for good. -t • •"■».

Pt^alm 80 : 17 .

|F thy love some gracious token Grant us, Lord, before we go; Bless thy word which has been spoken;

Life and peace on all bestow ! When we join the world again, Let our hearts with thee remain ; O direct us And protect us. Till we gain the heavenly shore, Where thy people want no more !

TRUST AND JOY.

J IJO The peace of God. L. M .

PLil. 4 : 7.

Or EACE of God, sweet peace of God I Where broods on earth this gentle dove! Wtere spread those pure and downy wing? To shelter him whom God doth love ? 443

0

THE NEW LIIE.

2 Whence comes this blessing of the soul,

This silent joy wliich can not fade? This gion , tranquil, hoi}' briglit, Pervadi]ig sorrow's deepest shade?

3 The peace of God, the peace of God !

It shines as clear 'mid cloud and storm As in the calmest summer day, 'Mid chill as in the sunlight warm.

4 O peace of God ! earth hath no power

To shed thine nnction o'er the hcuirt", Its smile can never bring- it here. — Its frown ne'er bid its light depart.

5 Calm peace of God. in hoi}' trust,

In love and faith, thy presence dwells,- In patient suffering and toil Where mercy's gentle tear-drop swells

6 Sweet peace ! O let thy heavenly ray

Shed its calm radiance o'er my road; Its kindly light shall cheer me on — Guide to the endless peace of God.

7G1 God our Father. L. M.

IS there a lone and dreary hour, When worldly pleasures lose their pove: t My Father! let me turn to thee. And set each thought of darkness fj ee.

2 Is there a time of rushing grief. Which scorns the prospect of relief? My Father! break the cheerless gloom. And bid my heart its calm resun' e.

3 Is there an hour of peace anc joy When hope is all my soul's employ? My Father! still my hopes will loam. Until they rest with thee, their home.

444

0

TRUST AND JOY.

4 The noontide blaze, the niidiii^ht scei p, The dawn, or twilight's sweet serene, The glow of life, the dying hour, Shall own my Father's grace and power

7i)2 The secret place of the Moat High. L, M . D

Psalm 91:1.

THIS is blessing, this is rest ! , Into thine arms, O Lord ! I flee; I hide me in thy ftiithfnl breast. And pour out all my soul to thee. Now, hushing every adverse sound. Songs of defense my soul surround, As if all saints encamped about One trusting heart, pursued by doubt.

2 And O, how solemn, yet how sweet, Their one assured, persuasive strain!

"The Lord of hosts is thy retreat, Still in his hands thy times remain."

0 tender word! O truth divine! Lord, I am altogether thine;

1 have bowed down, I need not flee ; Peace, peace is found in trusting thee.

3 And now I count supremely kind The rule tliat once I thouglit severe; And precious, to my altered mind. At length thy kind reproofs appear.

I must be tauglit what I would kaow, I must be led where I should go r And all the rest ordained for me Is to be found in trusting tliee.

7 03 The repose of fa\,:h. L • M

0 FATHER ! gladly we repose Our souls on thee, who dwell'st abova And bless thee for the peace which tlows From faith in thine encircling love. 445

THE NEW LIFE.

2 rhorgh every earthly trust may break.

Infinite might belongs to thee; Though every earthly friend forsake, Unchangeable thou still wilt be.

3 Though griefs may gather darkly round,

They can not vail us from thy sight ; Though vain all human aid be found. Thou every grief canst tarn to light.

i All things thy wise designs fulfill, In eartli beneath, and heaven above, And good breaks out from every ill. Through faith in thine encirciinsi: love.

764 (rod is vty light and my mlvation. L/. M. 6 111 *3g.

Psalm 27 : 1.

FOUNTAIN of light, and living breatli, Whose mercies never fail nof fade, Fill me with life that hath no death.

Fill me with light that hath no shade; Appoint the remnant of my days To see thy power, and sing"^ thy praise.

2 O Lord, our God, before whose throne Stand storms and fire, O what shall we Return to heaven, that is our own.

When all the world belongs to thee? We have no offering to impart, But praises, and a broken heart.

? O thou who sittest in heaven and seest My deeds without, my thoughts within. Be thou my prince, be thou my priest, —

Command my soul, and cure ruy sin: How bitter my afflictions be I care not, so I rise to thee. 446

TRUST AND JOY.

4 \Tliat I possess, or what I crave

Brings DO content, great God, to me, If what I would or what I have

Bo not possessed and blest in thee: What I enjoy, O, make it mine. In making me — that have it — thine.

( j),) 7 de fight to do thy will, 0 my God. -li. M,

I'salm 10 ; 8.

OTiORD, thy heavenly grace impart, And fix my frail, inconstant heart, Henceforth my chief delight shall be To dedicate myself to thee. To thee, my God, to thee, y VVhate'er pursuits my time employ, One thouo:ht shall fill my soul with joy; That silent, secret thought shall be, That all my hopes are fixed on thee, On tliee, my God, on thee. 3 TLy glorious eye pervadeth space; Thy presence. Lord, fills every place; And, wheresoe'er my lot may be, Still shall my spirit cleave to thee. To thee, my God, to thee. ■1 Renouncing everj^ Avorldly thing. And safe beneath t\ij sheltering wing. My sweetest thought henceforth shall Ih), That all I want I find in thee. In thee, my God, in thee.

7I)G My soul trusteth in thee, li- M.6 lllies

Psalm 57 ; 1.

DO not I trust in thee, O Lord ? Do I not rest in thee alone ? I s not the comfort of thy word

The '^Aveetest cordial I have kno^vTl ? When vexed with care, bowed down wii'j Where else could I obtain relief? ^ ^riei, 447

THE NEW LIFE.

2 And is it not my chief de.sire

To feel as if li stran^-Or here? Do not my hopes and tliou^hts asi ire

Beyond this transitory sphere? And art thou not, while liere I roam, My liope. my liiding-place. my liomn? 4 O, jes! these tliino-s are ever true;

Thy promise is for ever sure ; And all I now am passiuo- through,

And all that I may still eudure, Will l:ut endear thy word to me. And draw me nearer. Lord, to thee.

1 And now on thee I cast my soul.

Come life or death, come ease or pain ; Thy presence can each fear control.

Thy grace can to the end sustain : Those whom thou lovest, heavenly Friend, Thou lovest even to the end !

7()7 Repose in God's wisdom. Li. M

WHITHER, O whither should I fly, But to my loving Father's breast I Secure within thine arms to lie. And safe beneath thy wings to rest I

2 In all my ways thy hand I own,

Thy ruling providence I see: Assist me still my course to run. And still direct my paths to theo.

3 I have no skill the snare U shun;

But thou. O God. my wisdom art; 1 ever into ruin run; But thou art greater than my heart.

4 Foolish, and impotent, and blind.

T^ead me a way 1 have not known; Bring me where T my heaven may tind, The heaven of loving thee alone. 448

TRUST AND JOY. 768 He leadeth me. L. M. 6 HoeS.

**nEleadethme!" O! blessed thought,

11 O ! words with heavenly comfort Whate'er I do, whate'er I be, [frapglit,

Still 't is God's hand that leadeth me !

He leadeth me ! he leadeth me !

By his own hand he leadeth me.

2 Sometimes 'midst scenes of deepest gloom, - Sometimes where Eden's bowers blooin ; By waters still, o'er troubled sea —

Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me! He leadeth me ! he leadeth me ! By his own hand he leadeth me.

3 Lord, I would clasp thy hands in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine — Content, whatever lot I see.

Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. He leadeth me! he leadeth me! By his own hand he leadeth me.

4 And when my task on earth is done, When, by thy grace, the victory 's won ; E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me.

He leadeth me ! he leadeth me ! By his own hand he leadeth me.

i\)o Thou art my soul' a bright morning star. ^- M.

MY God, the spring of all my joys, The life of my cfelights. The glory of my brightest days, The comfort of my nights !

2 In darkest shades, if thou appear, Mj^ dawning is begun ; Thou art my souFs bright morning star And thou my rising sun. 29 449

THE NEW LIFE.

3 The op'ning heavens around me shine

With beams of sacred bliss, While Jesus shows his mercy mine, And whispers I am his.

4 My soul would leave this heavy clay

At that transporting word, And run with joy the shining way To meet my dearest Lord.

I iij Rejoice in the Lord always. ^. M

Phil. 4 : 4.

REJOICE, believers in the Lord. Who makes your cause his own ; The hope that's built upon his word Can ne'er be overthrown.

2 Though manj^ foes beset your road,

And feeble is your arm. Your life is hid in Christ your God, Beyond the reach of harm.

3 Weak as you are, you shall not faint,

Or fainting shall not die ; Jesus, the strength of ev'ry saint, Will aid you from on high-

4 As surely as he overcame.

And triumph'd once for you ; So surely you that love his name Shall triumph in him toe.

771 Call me thy servant f Lord. 0. M.

ONOT to fill the mouth of fame , My longing soul is stirred : But give me a diviner name : Call me thy servant. Lord! i No longer would my soul be knotvn As uncontrolled and free; O, not mine own! O, not mine own I Lord, I belong to thee. 450

TRUST AND JOY.

3 Thy servant — me thy servant (ho:»se,

Koii.ii-ht of thy churn abate ! The t^lorioiis name I wouk^. not lose, Nor change the sweet estate.

4 In life, hi death, on earth, In heaven,

This is the name for me; And be the same dear title given Through all eternity.

772 P8alml. C. M.

BLESS'D is the man who shuns the place Where sinners love to meet. Who fears to tread their wicked ways, And hates the scoflei-'s seat.

2 But in the statutes of the Lord

Has plac'd his chief delight; By day he reads or hears the word, And meditates by night.

3 Green as the leaf, and ever fair,

Shall his profession shine; While fruits of holiness appear Like clusters on the vine.

4 Not so the impious and unjust:

What vain designs they form! Their hopes are blown away Lke dust, Or chaft" before the storii.

Sinners in judgment shall not stand

Among the sons of grace, When Christ the judge at bis right hand

Appoints his saints a place.

6 llis eyes behold the path they tread His lieart approves it well ; But crooked ways of sinners lead Down to the ga'es of hell. 451

THE NEW LIFE. 773 0 lend us genth/ on. C. M. D»

FATHER of lo^ e, our Guid j and Frieud, O, lead us gently on, Until life's trial-time shall end,

And heavenly peace be won I We know not what the path may be

As yet by ns iintrod ; But we can trust our {.11 to thee,

Our Father and our God. 2 If called, like Abraham's child, to climb

The hill of sac ri lice, Some angel may be there in time;

Deliverance shall arise : Or, if some darker lot be good,

O, teach us to endure The sorrow, pain, or solitude.

That make the spirit pure !

«

r I t: Thou art my portion, 0 Lord. \j. JVl

Psalui 119: 57.

THOU art my portion, O my God ; boon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste t' obey thy wcrd, And sutlers no delay. i 1 choose the path of heavenly truth, And glory in my choice; Xot all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice. S The testimonies of thy grace I set before mine eyes; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my co4nfort lies. 1 If once I wander from thy }"a^I, 1 think upon my ways; Then turn my feet to thy commands, And t 'ust thy pardoning grace. 452

TRUST AND JOY.

5 J^ow I am thine, foiever thine ; O, save tlij servant. Lord ; Thou art my shield, my hiding-p.ace My hope is in thy word.

775 Tie spirit of a little Child. C. M. 6 Uties

FATHER, I know that all my life Is portioned out for me ; The chano:es that will surely come

I do not fear to see : I ask thee for a present mind. Intent on pleasing thee.

2 I ask thee for a thoughtful love, ^

Through constant watchiiig \^ise. To meet the glad with joyfursmiles,

And wipe the weeping eyes ; A heart at leisure from itself,

To soothe and sympathize.

3 I would not have the restless will

That hurries to and fro. That seeks for some great thing to do,

Or secret thing to know : I would be treated as a child,

And guided where I go.

4 Wherever in the world I an,

In whatsoe'er estate, I have a fellowship with hearts,

To keep and cultivate , A work of lowly love to do

For him on whom I wait.

77o Christ loved nnseen. ^'> M

1 Peter 1 : 8.

JESUS, these eyes have never seen That radiant form of thhie ! The vail of sense hangs dark letween Thy blessed face and mine ! 453

THE NEW LIFE.

* I see thee not, I hear thee not Yet art thou oft with nie ; And earth liath ne'er so clear a spot, As where I meet with thee.

3 Like some brij^lit dream that comes an-

When slumbers o'er me rcll, [sought.

Thine imac^e ever fills my thouo:ht. And charms my ravished soul.

4 iTet though I have not seen, and still

Mus<: rest in faith alone ; 1 love thee, dearest Lord ! and will, Unseen, but not unknown.

1 When death these mortal eyes shall seal,

And still this throbbing heart, The rending vail shall thee reveal, All glorious as thou art !

777 Job 1 : 21. C. L. M

WHE^N' I can trust my all with God, In trial's fearful hour — Bow all resigned beneath his rod,

And bless his sparing power; A joy sprin<^s up amid distress, A fountain in the wilderness.

2 0! to be brought to Jesus' feet.

Though trials lix me there. Is still a privilege most sweet;

For lie will liear my prayer; Though si^hs and tears its' language be. Tiie Lord is nigh to answer me.

3 Then, blessed be the hand that gave.

Still blessed when it takes; Blessed be he who smites to save.

Who heals the heart he breaks: Perfect and true are all his ways, Whom heaven adores and death obey*. 454

TRUST AND JOY.

778 That Eode was Christ. S. ^1

1 Coi.'.O:*.

ISRAEL the desert trol, I Siistain'd by power d.vine. While wondrous mercy mark'd the road With many a mystic sign.

2 When Moses gave the stroke,

From Horeb's flinty side Issued a river, and the rock The Hebrew's Ihirst supplied.

3 But O ! what nobler themes

Does gospel grace afford ! From Calv'ry spring superior streams- There hung the smitten Lord I

4 Of ev'ry hope b0i*eft,

Sinners, to Jesus go; Behold the Rock of Ages cleft, And living currents flow.

5 Here may our spirits bathe.

Here may our joys abound! Till (pass'd the wilderness and death") We tread celestial ground.

l\f

779 Having all in Christ. S. M

Y spirit on thy care, Blest Saviour, I recline; riiou wilt not leave me to despair,

For thou art love divine. In thee I place my trust • On thee I calmly rest : I know thee good, I know thee just

And count thy choice the best. Whatever events betide,

Thy will they all perform ; Safe in thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. 455

THE NEW LIFE.

4 Let good or ill tcfall,

It must be good for me — Secure of having thee in all, Of having' all iii thee.

7(S0 Make me like a little child, 79t

JESUS, cast a look on me ! Give me true simplicity: Make me poor, and keep me low, Seeking only thee to know.

2 All that feeds my busy pride, Cast it evermore aside ;

Bid my will to thine submit; Lay me humbly at thy feet.

3 Make me like a little child. Simple, teachable, and mild; Seeino- only in thy light; Walking only in thy might !

4 Loaning on thy loving breast, AVhere a weary soul may rest; Feeling well the peace of God Flowing from thy precious blood!

781 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel. J: .31.

P8*lm 73: 24.

MY Shepherd's mio-hty aid, His dear redeeming love. His all-protecting power disj)layed, I joy to prove. Led oi'iward by my Guide, I tread tlie beauteous scene, Where tranquil waters gently glide Through pastures green. In error's maze my soul Shall wander now no more; His Spirit shall, with sv eet control, Tlie lost restore ; 456

TRUST AND JOY.

My willing steps he '11 lead Tu paths of righteousness; His power defend, his bounty feed, His mercy bless.

Affliction's deepest gloom Shall but his love display; He will the vale of death illume With living ray. 1 lean upon his rod, And thankfully adore; My heart shall vin>dicate my God For evermore.

His goodness ever nigh, His mercy ever free, Shall while I live, shall when I die, Still folloAv me. Forever shall my soul His boundless blessings prove, And, while eternal ages roll, Adore and love.

i o^ The pearl of great price. < 8.

IS religion that can give Sweetest pleasure while we live, 'T is religion must suj^ply Solid comfort when we die.

2 After death, its joys will be Lasting as eternity I Be the living God my friend, Then my bliss shall iiever end.

{ ^,3 Except the Lord build the house. OS & 7S Psalm 127 : 1.

VATj^LY through night's weary hours, Keep we watch lest foes alarm Vain our bulwarks, and our towers. But for God's protecting arm. 457

'T^H

THE NEW LIFE.

2 Vain were all our toil and labor.

Did not God that labor bless ; Vain, without his grace and favor, Every talent we possess.

3 Vainer still the hope of heaven

Tliat on human strength relies; But to him shall help be given Who in humble faith applies.

I Seek we. then, the Lord's Anointed , He shall grant us peace and rest: Ne'er was suppliant disappointed AYho through Christ his praj'er addr-cssed

784 lJoAn4:19. 7f,

SAVIOUR ! teach me, day by da}^ Love's sweet lessons to obey ; Sweeter lessons can not be. Loving him who first loved me.

2 With a child-like heart of love, At thy bidding may I move; Prompt to sei've and follow thee. Loving him who first loved me.

3 Teach me all thy steps to trace. Strong to follow in thy grace ; Learning how to love from thee, Loving liini who first loved me.

4 Love in loving finds employ — In obedience all her joy : Ever new that joy will be. Loving him who first loved me.

f Tiius may I rejoice to show That I feel tlie love I owe; Singing, till thy face I see, Of hi& love who first loved me 468

TRUST AND JOY.

785 I will fear no evil. 7-^. c^ Gs.

Psalm 2r : 4.

IN heavenly love abiding, No change my heart shr 11 fear And safe is such confiding,

For notliing changes here. The storm may roar without me,

My heart may low be laid, But God is round about me, And can I be dismayed ?

2 Wlierever he may guide me,

No want shall turn me back: My Shepherd is beside me.

And nothing can I lack. His wisdom ever waketh,

His sight is never dim; He knows the way he taketh,

And I will walk with him.

3 Green pastures are before me.

Which yet I have not seen ; Bright slaes will soon be o'er me,

Where the dark clouds have been. My hope/I caii not measure,

My path to life is free, My Saviour has my treasure,

And he will walk with me.

0

7iSG S« '^o" "»3/ strong Rock. 6s & {z.

Psalm 31: 2.

STRONG to save and bless. My Rock and Righteousness, Draw near to me. Blessing, and joy, and might. Wisdom, and love, and light Are all with thee. 2 My Refuge and my Rest, As child on mother's breast 459

THE NEW LIFE.

I le?.n on thee. From faiiitiiess and from fear, Wlien foes and ill are near,

Deliver me.

3 O. answer me, my God ; Thy love is deep and broad.

Thy grace is true. Thousands this grace have shared O, let me now be heard,

O, love me too.

787 Itia well. P. M

2 Kings 4 : 26.

THROUGH the love of God our Savioiir, All will be well : Free and cliangeless is his favor;

All, all is well : Precious is the blood that healed us; Perfect is the grace tliat sealed us ; Strono- the hand stretched out to shielOT aa Ail must be well.

2 Thongh we pass through tribulation.

All will be well ; Ours is such a full salvation;

All, all is well Happy, still in God confiding, Fruitml. if in Christ abiding, Holy, through the fepirit's gui lin*,

All must be well.

3 "We expect a bright to-morrow ;

All will be well: F?>it)i can sing through days of flort\>w.

All, all is well : On car Father's love relying;, Jesus every need supplying, Or in living, or in ^y'.n^-, '

All must be well. 4M

1

TRUST AND JOY, 71^3 TiHst in God amid perils. 4s & 6.

N time of fear,

When trouble's near, I look to tliine abode ;

Thouoli helpers fail,

And foes prevail, I '11 put my trust in God.

2 And what is life But toil and strife?

What terror has the g-ave? Thine arm of power. In peril's hour,

The trembling soul will save.

3 In darkest skies, Though storms arise,

I will not be dismayed: O God of light. And boundless mi^ht,

My soul on thee is stayed I

789 Acquaint now thyself with htm. HS

*^ ^ Job 22; 21

ACQUAINT thee, 0 mortal, acquaint thee with God, And joy, lilie the sunshine, shall beam on thy road; And peace 'like the dewdrop, shall fall on thy head, And sleep, like an angel, shall visit thy bed. 2 Acquaint thee, 0 mortal, acquaint thee with God, And he shall be with tliee when fears are ab oad : Thy safeguard m danger that threatens thy patt ' Thy joy in the valley and shadow of death.

790 Heh. 12 : 2.

OE TES that are weary, and hearts that are sort) Look off unto Jesus, now sorrow no more I The light of his countenance shineth so bright, That here, as in heaven, there need be no night. 2 W^iile looking to Jesus, my heart can not fear ; I ii-enible no more when I see Jesus near; rinow that his presence my safeguard will be, For, " Why are you troubled?" he saith un^c me.

461

lis

THE NEW LJFE.

3 Still looking to Jesue, 0. may 1 be foun \,

When Jordan's dark waters encomjiasa ino z rnd; Tb«y bear me away in his presence to be ;

1 see him still nearer whom always I see.

4 Then, then shall I know the full beauty and grac« Of Jesus, my Lord, when I stand face to face ; Shall know how his love went before me each day, And wonder that ever my eyes turned away.

791 Complete in Christ. lOs

LONG did I toil, and knew no earthly rest ; Far did I rove, and found no certain home; At last I sought them in his shelterinjr breast,

Who opes his arms, and bids the weary come : With him I found a home, a rest divine ; And I since then am his, and he is mine.

2 Yes ! he is mine ! and nought of earthly things.

Not all the charms of pleasure, wealth, or power, The. fame of heroes, or the pomp of kiu<;s.

Could tempt me to forego his love ar) I'our. Cro, worthle-is world, I cry. with all that s thine t Go ! I my Saviour's am, and he is mine.

3 The good I have is from his stores supi)lied ;

The ill is only what he deems the best ; He for my Friend, I'm ricli with nought beside;

And poor without him, though of all possest: Changes may come ; I take, or I resigTi ; Content, while I am his, while he is mine.

792

Precious promises. J 18

pr

HOW firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word I What more can he say than to you he lias said, You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled ?

i In ev'ry condition, in sickness, in health, In poverty's vale, or abounding in wealth ; At home and abroa<l, on the land, on the sea, As your days may dem;\nd, so your succor shall 'Qe^

3 Fear not — I am with you ; O be not disniay'd I I, I am your God, nn J will still give you aid ; I '11 strengthen you, help you. and cai:8eyi>u to »:aDd, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

462

TRUST AND JOY.

4 When thronsh the deep waters I cause you to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not you o'erflow ; For I will bo wi h you your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you your deepest distress.

ft When through fiery trials your patliwny shall lie, My grace, all-suflicient, shall be your supply: The flame shall not hurt you : I only design Your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.

fl E'en dowr to old age all my people shall prove My sov'rei,^n, eternal, unchangeable love; And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne.

7 The soul that on Jesus has lean'd for repose, I will not, I can not desert to his foes ; That suul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I HI never — no, never — no, never forsake I

793

Refoicvig in hope. LvB

Rom. 12 : 12.

JOYFULLY, joyfully onward T move, Bound to the land of bright spirits above; Angelic choristers, sing as I come — Joyfully, joyfully haste to thy home I Soon with my pilgrimage ended below, Home to the land of bright spirits I go ; Pilgrim and stranger, no more shall I roam: Joyfullj', joyfully resting at home.

2 Friends fondly cherished, but passed on before ; Waiting, they watch me approaching the shore; Singing to cheer me through death's chilling gloom t Joyfully, joyfully, haste to thy home. Sounds of sweet melody fall on my ear ; Harps of the blessed, yonr voices I hi-ar ! Rings with the harmony heaven's high dome- Joyfully, joyfully haste to thy home.

1 Death, with thy weapons of war lay me low. Strike king of terrors ! 1 fear not the blow; Jesus hath broken the bars of the tomb ! Joyfully, joyfully will I go home. Bright will the morn of eternity dawn; Death shall be banished, his scepter be gee ; Joyfully, then, shall I witness his doom. Joyfully, joyfully, safely at home.

4G3

THE NEW LIFE.

794 Behold the fowls of the air. P.M.

*^^ Math. 6; 26.

THE child leans on its parent's breast, I^eaves there its cares, and is at rest ; The bird sits singintr by his nest,

And tells alond His trust in God, and so is blest 'Neath every cloud.

t He has no store, he sows no seed; y^et sings aloud, and dotu not heed; By flowing stream or grassy mead

He sings to shame Men. who forget, in fear of need,

A Father's name.

3 The heart that trusts forever sings, And feels as light as it had wings; A well of peace within it springs :

Come good or ill, Whate'er to-day, to-morrow brings.

It is his will !

795 JJfa/t/iew 14 : 28, 29. C. P. M

HE bids us come; his voice we know. And boldly on the waters go, To liim our Christ and Lord; We walk on life's tempestuous sea, For he who died to set us free Hath called us by his word.

2 Secure from troubled waves we tread. Nor all the storms around us heed,

AVliile to our Lord we look; O'er every tierce temptation bound,— The billows yield a solid ground. The wave is lirm as rock. 464

TRUST AND JOY.

3 But if from him we turn our eye. And see the raging floods run high,

And feel our fears within; Our foes so strong, our flesli so frail, Reason and unbelief prevail,

And sink us into sin.

4 TiOrd. we our feeble faith confess, That little spark of faith increase.

That we may doubt no more; lUit fix on thee our steady eye, And on thine outstretched arm rely,

Till all the storm is o'er.

796

Rest, loeary heart.

P. M,

REST, weary heart. From all "thy silent griefs, and secret pain, Thy profitless re-^'rets. and longinKS vain ; Wisdom and love have ordered all the past, All shall he blessedness and light at last ; Cast off the cares that have so long opprest; Rest, sweetly rest !

2 Rest, weary head !

Lie down to slumber in the peaceful tomb: Light from above has broken through its gloom : Here, in the place wherj once thy Saviour lay, Where he shall wake thee on a future day, Like a tired child upon its mother's breast, Ilest, sweetly rest !

3 Rest, spirit free !

In the green pastures of the heavenly shore. Where sin and sorrow can approach no more. With all the flock by the Good Shepherd fed, Beside the streams of life eternal led, Forever with thy God and Saviour blest Rest, sweetly rest I

707 The bright and morning star. r . jM

Rev. 22 : 16.

STAR of morn and even, Sun of Heaven's heaven. Saviour high and dffir, Toward us turn thine ear ; 30 465

THE NEW LIFE.

Through whate'er may c /me, Thou cjuist lead us home.

2 Though the gloom be grievous, Those we leant ou leave us, Though the coward heart Quit its proper part, Though the tempter come, Thou wilt lead us home.

3 Saviour pure and holy, Lover of the lowly. Sign us with thy si^n, Take our hands in tnine? Take our hands and come, Lead thy children home I

4 Star of morn and even. Shine on us from heaven ; From thy glory-tliroue Hear thj' very own ! Lord and Saviour, come. Lead us to our home !

798

I will not let thee ^o. x. M.

I WILL not let thee go ; thou help in time of need ileap ill on ill V I trust thee still, E'en when it seems as thou wouldst slay indeed I Do as thou wilt with me, I yet will cling to thee, Hide thou thy face, yet, help in time of need, 1 will not let thee g.. !

2 1 will not let thee go ; should 7 forsake my bliss •

No, Lord, thou' rt mine,

And I am thine; Thoe will I hold when ail things else I miss

Though dark and sad the night,

Joy Cometh with thy light, 0 thou my Sun : should I f irsakc; my hliss ?

I will not let thee go !

466

TRUST AND JOY.

3 I will not let thee go, my God, my Life, m^ Lord I

Not death can tear

Me from his care, Who for my suke his soul in deat i outpourV..

i'hou diedst for love to me,

I say in love to thee, [Lord,

E'«a when my heart shall break, my God, my Lite, my

I will not let thee go!

799 They shall never perish. 7s, peculiar,

John 10 : 28.

|\[ OW as long as here I roam,

IM On this earth have house and home.

Shall the light of love from thee

Slune through all my memory. To my God 1 yet will cling, All my life the praises sing That from thankful hearts outspring.

2 Every sorrow, every smart, That the Father's loving heart Hath appointed me of yore. Or hath yet for me in store.

As my life flows on 1 '11 take

Calmly, gladly for his sake,

Ko more faithless murmurs make.

3 1 will meet distress and pain,

I will greet e'en death's dark leign, I will lay me in the grave, With a heart still glad and hraTe. Whom the strongest doth def(md, Whom the highest counts his friend, Can not perish in the end.

800 The shining shore. P. M.

MY days are gliding swiftly by, And I a pil^i-fm stranger, Would not detain them as they fly — Those hours of toil and danger. 467

THE NEW LIFE. CnORUS*

For O! we stand on Jordan'^, strand Our friends are passing over;

And just before, the shining &hore We may ahiiost discover.

2 We'll gird our loins, my brethren dear,

Our distant liome discerning; Our absor.t Lord has left us word, Let every lamp be burning.

3 Should coming days be cold and dark,

AVe need not cease our singing;

That perfect rest nougiit can molest,

Where golden harps are ringing.

4 Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow,

Each cord on earth to sever ; Our King says, ''Come," and there's our Forever, O ! forever. [ home,

gOI Still loill we trust. P- ^•

STILL will we trust, though earth seem dark and dreary And the heart faint beneath hia chastening rod, Though rough and steep our pathway, worn and weary, Still will we trust in God !

2 Our eyes see dimlv till by faith anointed.

And our blind choosing brings us grief and pain ; Through him alone who hath our way appoiuted, We find our peace again.

3 (Hioose for us. God ! nor let our weak preferring

Cheat our poor souls of good thou hast designed : Choose for us, God ! thy wisil(>ni is unerring, And we are fools and b iud.

I So from our sky, the night «hall furl lier shadows, Av'\ day pour gladness through his golden pates ; Our rcu;^h path leads to fluwer-enameled meadcwa Where joy our coining waits.

t Let u.=; press on in patient self-denial,

A'-x'ept the hardship, shrinking not from loss — Our guerdon lies beyond the hour of trial ; Our crown, beyoud the Cross,

468

TRUST AND JOY.

802 ^^^^ '^'^'^ "^' ^^'^^^ ^^^ ^""*-

n CD doth not leave his own !

It The nij^hr of weeping for a time may last;

Then, tears all past. His j:oin>i: fortli sliall as the morning shine; The snnrise of his fiivors shall be thine—

God doth not leave his own.

2 God doth not leave his own! Though '• few and evil" all their days appear,

Thongh grief and fear [crowd,

Gome in the train of earth and hell's dark The trusting heart says, even in the cloud,

God doth not leave his own.

3 God doth not leave his own! This sorrow in their life he doth permit.

Yea, useth it [way,—

To speed his children on their heavenward He guides the winds.— Faith, Hope and Love

God doth not leave his own. [all say

803 Trust. P. M.

1KN0W not if or dark or bright Shall be my lot; If that wherein my hopes delight Be best, or not.

2 It may be mine to drag for years

Toil's heavy chain ; Or day and night my meat be teai'S On bed of pain.

3 Dear faces may surround my nearth

With smiles and glee, Or I may dwell alone, and mirth Be strange to me.

4 My bark is wafted to the strand

By breath divine ; And on the helm there rests a hand Other than mine. 469

THE NEW LIFE

6 On 3 who has known in storms to sal I liave on board ; Above the ravuii!: of the gale I hear my Lord.

804 N^^rer. P. M.

WE are too far from thee, our Savioui Too far from tliee. Before our eyes Dark mists arise, And vail the glories from the skies; We are too far from thee.

^ Wc are too far from thee, our Saviour, Too far from tliee.

Fierce pains oppress. Dark cares distress, Made .hirker by our lonermess: We are too far from thee.

3 We are too far from tliee, our Saviour,

Too far from tliee.

Darlv waters roll

Above the soul; striving to reach the lieavenly goal. We are too ftir from thee.

4 We are too for from thee, our Saviour,

Too far from thee.

Alone, afi-aid,

Our path is laid J a darkness; send thy heavenly aid; We are too far from tlie*;.

6 We are too far from tliee, our Savio ir, Too far from thee. E'en if tliy rod Bring us to God, !n meekness be the ])athvvay trod, If it but lead to God. 470

ASPIRATIONS.

6 Draw us move close to thee, our Saviour, More close to thee. Let come what will Of good or ill, 'T is o.ie to us, well knowing still Thou drawest us to thee.

fii)^ I have ffiven him for a leader. 1 . ^i

*^'-''^ Isaiah 55; 4.

JESUS ! guide our way To eternal day ! So shall we, no more delaying, Follow thee, thy voice obeying; Lead us by the hand To our Father's land I

2 When we danger meet, Steadfast make our feet !

Lord, preserve us uncomplaining 'Mid the darkness round us reigning!

Through adversity

Lies our way to thee.

3 Order all our wa'^ Through this mo -tal day;

In our toil with aid be near us; In our need with succor cheer us;

When life's course is o'er,

Open thou the door!

ASPIRATIONS

gOG And dying is hut gdng home. L. M

1\I OW let our souls, on wings sublime, J 1 Rise from the vanities of time. Draw back the parting vail, and see The g ories of eternity. 471

THE NEW LIFE.

2 Born by a lew, celestial birth, Why shouid we grovel here on earth? Why grasp at vain and fleeting toys, So near to heaven's eternal joys ?

3 Shall aught beguile us on the road. While we are walking back to God? F'n- strangers into life we come. And dying is lut going home.

4 Welcome, sweet hour of full discharge, That sets our longing souls at large, Unbinds our chains, breaks up our cell. And gives us with our God to dwell.

6 To dwell Avith God, to feel his love. Is tlie full heaven enjoyed above; And the sweet expectation now Is the young dawn of heaven below.

807 Tlwt I mail win Christ. L. M

rhil. 3 : 8.

JESUS, my love, my chief delight, For thee I long, for thee I pray, Amid the shadows of the night. Amid the bus'ncss of the day.

2 When shall I see thy smiling fiice.

That face which I have often seen? Arise, thou Sun of Eigli':e »usness ! Scatter the clouds that intervene.

3 Thou art the glorious gift of God,

To sinners weary and distressed; The first of all his" gifts bestowM, And certain pledge of all the rest.

4 Since 1 can say this gift is mine,

1 '11 tread the world beneath my feet, No more at poverty repine. Nor envy the rich simier's state. 472

ASPIRATIONS. ^f)^ Col. 3: 3,4. I^-M

WHAT sinners value I resiirn. Lord ! 't is enonj^h tbat tlioii art mine ; I shall behold thy blissful face. And stand complete in righteousness.

2 This life 's a dream, an empty show ; But the bright world to wliich I go Has joys substantial and sincere; Y\ heii shall I wake and find me there?

8 O glorious hour! O blest abode! I shall be near and like my God ! And tlesh and sin no more control The sacre I pleasures of the soul.

4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; Then burst the chains with sweet surp ise. And in my Saviour's image rise.

809 Search me, 0 God, and hioio my heart. L. M. ^^^ Psalm 139 ; 23.

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THOU, to whose all-searching sight ., Tiie darkness shineth as the liglit. Search, prove my heart, it pants for thee; O, burst these bonds, and set it free.

2 Wash out its stains, refine its dross ; Nail my affections to the cross; Hallow each thought; let all within Be clean, as thou, my Lord, art clean.

3 If in this darksome wild i stray,

Be thou my light, be thou my w^y ;

Ne foes, no violence I fear,

No fraud, while thou, my God, ait near.

4 When rising floods my soul overflow. When sinks my heart in vaves of wo— Jesus, thy timely aid impart.

And raise my head and cheer my heart. 473

THE NEW LIFE.

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5 Saviour, wbore'er thy steps I see, Dauntless, uutired, I follow thee; O, let thy hand support me still, And lead me to thy holy hill.

810 That they be xoilh me where I am, u M..

John IT : 24.

LET me be with thee where tho \ art, My Saviour, my eternal Rest! Then only will this longing heart B. fully and for ever blest!

2 Lett nie be with thee where thou art,

AVherespotless^ saints thj' name adore j Then only will ibis sinful heart Be evil and defiled no more !

3 Let me be with thee where thou art,

Where none can die, where none remove; There neither death nor life will part Me from thy presence and thy love !

qW a neio heart. C/. M.

FOR a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free, A heart tiiat always feels the blood So freely shed for me.

2 A heart resign'd, submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's throne.

Where only Christ is heard to speak, Where Jesus reigns alone.

3 O for a lowly, contrite heart, Confic\ing, true, and clean.

Which neither life nor death can part From him that dwells within.

4 A heart in ev'ry thought renew'd, And full of love divine.

Perfect and right, and pure and good, A copy, Lord, of thine. 474

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5 TI17 Spirit, g'^acious Lord, impart; D.rect me from above ; Ma)^ thy dear name be near my hrart, That dear, best name is Love.

qXw Longing for Heaven. 0. 31.

(»^WEET land of rest, for thee I sigh,

0 When will the moment come, When I shall lay my armor by,

And dwell in peace at home? Chorus. — O. this is not my home, O, this is not my home : This world 's a wilderness of wo, This world is not my home. 2 "No tranquil joy on earth I know,

Xo peaceful, sheltering dome; This world 's a wilderness of wo, Tliis world is not my home.

3 When by alfliction sharply tried,

I view the gaping tomb, Although I dread death's chilling tide, \'et still I sigh for home.

4 Weary of wandering round and round

This vale of sin and gloom.

1 long to quit the unhallow'd ground, And dwell with Christ at home.

813 y^e "-"e riches. CM.

TTOU glitt'ring toys of earth, adieu, X A nobler choice be mine ; A real prize attracts my view — A treasure all divine.

2 Away, unworthy of my cares,

You specious baits of sense; Inestimable worth appears. The i^earl of price immense I 475

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3 Jesus, to multitudes unknown —

O name divinely sweet! Jesus, in thee, in thee alone, Wealth, hon n\ pleasure meet.

4 Should both the Indies, at ray :>Al

Their boasted stores resign. With joy I would renounce them al.. For leave to call thee mine.

5 Should earth's vain treasures all depart,

Of this dear g-it't possess'd, rd clasp it to my joyful heart, And be for ever blest.

6 Blest Sov'reign of my soul's desires,

Thy love is bliss divine; Accept the praise that love inspires, Since I can call thee mine !

ol4- Where thou art is heaven. 0. M

TESUS hath died that I might live, tJ Might live to God alone; In him eternal life receive. And be in spirit one.

2 My soul breaks out in strong desire

The perfect bliss to prove; My longing heart is all on fire To be dissolved in love.

3 Give me thyself. From every boast

From every wish, set free, Let all I am in thee be lost ; But give thyse.f to me.

4 Thy gifts, alas! can not suffice.

Unless thyself be given; Thy presence makes my Paradise, And where thou art, "is heaven I 476

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81.^ To them that look for him. CM.

^ Heb. 9: 28.

AWAKE, you saints, and raise your eyes, And raise your voices hij?h ; Awake, and praise tliat sov'rei^n love Tliat shows salvation nio^li. 2 On all the wings of time it flies; Each moment brings it near; Then welcome each declining day, Welcome each closing year!- 8 Not many years their round shall run, Not many mornings rise, Ere all its glories stand reveal'd To our admiring eyes. 4 You wheels of nature, speed your course, You moi-tal pow'rs, decay ; Fast as you bring the night of death, You bring eternal day.

ftl f> We are his loorkmanship. yJ' M.

^*-" Eph. 2: 10.

AM thy workmanship, O Lord ! And unto thee belong; Thou art my Shield, my Great Eeward, My Glory, and my song.

2 Surround me with thy guardian might;

Uphold me with thy grace: Unharmed, conduct me through the Jght, Unwearied, through the race.

3 Make me a weapon of thy power,

An angel of thy will ; To thee devoted, "let each hour Its happy task fulfill.

4 Yet dare not I, a child of dust.

Thus plead my filial claim, But as in hiui is all m^ trust, Who bears a Savio'^r's name, 4V7

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817 So great a cloud of lO'itiiefses. C

Heb. 12: 1,

&IVE me the wiiio:s of faith, to rise Within the vail, and see The saints above, how great their jo s, How briglit their glories be.

2 Once they were mourning here below.

And bathed tlieir couch witli tears; They wrestled hard, as we do now. With sins, and doubts, and fears.

3 I ask them whence tlieir victory came;

They, with united breath. Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to his death.

4 They marked the footsteps that he trod ;

His zeal inspired their breast; And,'following their incarnate God, Possessed tlie promised rest.

5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise.

For his own pattern given: While the long cloud of witnesses Shows the same path to heaven.

qXo ^ '^^* ^ ^^^ wiugs like n dove. C JVl

Psalm 55 : 6.

11HE dove, let loose in eastern skies, - Returning fondly home, Ne'er stoops to earth her wing, nor flies Where idle warblers roam ; — 2 But high she shoots through air and liglit Above all low delay. Where nothing earthly bounds her flight, Nor shadow dims htr way. 2 So grant me, Lord, from every snare And stain of passion free, Aloft, through faith's sen.ner air, To urge niy course to thee; — 47S

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4 No sin to cloiicl, no liire to stay, My soul as home she springs; Thy sunshine on her joyful way, Thy freedom on her wings.

Q]<) Heaven is my home. L . M. IJ

I

HAVE no resting-place on earth ^ On which to tix my love ; But O ! mv heart is yearning for

The promised rest above. 'Tis true, this eartli is passing fair,

O'er which 1 sadly roam ; But yet it hath no charms for me,

For heav6n is my home.

2 A pilgrim long I've wandered here;

But, with a steadfast eye, I see a rest reserv^ed for me,

At God's right hand on high. Then all the joys of earth in vain

Shall tempt my feet to roam, To seek a dwelling-place below,

Since heave'n is my home.

3 O, were this earth as fair as when

Primeval Eden smiled, I would not by its glowing charms

Be from my hope beguiled ; But I would seek a brighter world,

Where God has bid me come: Then seek no more to bind me here.

For heaven is my home.

g20 The nexo JernmLm. v.. ^'J

JERUSALEM, my happy home, O how I long for tliee ! vVhen will mv sorrows have an eni? Thy joys when shall I see? 479

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2 Thy walls are all of j^recious s tones,

Most glorious to behold ! Thy gates are richl}^ set with pearl, Thy streets are pav'd with gold.

3 Thy gardens and thy pleasant greens

My study long have been ; Such sparkling gems by human sight Have never yet been seen.

I If lieaven be thus glorious. Lord. Wliy sliould I stay from tlience ? Wliat folly 'tis that I should dread To die and go from hence!

6 Reach down, reach down thine arms of

And cause me to ascend, [gi'ace

Where congregations ne'er break up, ■

And Sabbaths never end. I

6 Jesus, my love, to glory 's gone ; I

Him will I go and see ; '

And all my brethren here below Will soon come after me.

O^L -^ ci<^ rchich hath foundations. C M.

Heb. 11 : 10.

IEEUSALEM ! my glorious home, Name ever dear to me! When shall my labors have an end. In jo3% and peace, and thee!

2 >Vhen shall these eyes thy heaven-built And pearly gates behold? [walls

Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold?

Z There happier bowers than Eden's bloom. Nor sin nor sorrow know : 'scenes

Blessed seats! through rude and stormy I onward press to you. 480

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4 Why should I shrink at pain and wo?

Or feel, at death, dismay ? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day.

5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets there,

Around my Saviour stand ; And soon my friends in Clirist below Will join the glorious band.

8 Jerusalem ! my glorious home ! My soul still pants for tiiee ; Then shall my labors have an end, When I thy joys shall see.

822 A brighter day. S. M.

LOED, we expect a day Still brighter for than this. When death shall bear our -,ouls away, To realms of light and bli.5s.

2 There rapt'rous scenes of joy

Shall burst upon our sight; And ev'ry pain, and tear, and sigh. Be drown'd in endless night.

3 Beneath thy balmy wing,

O Sun of Righteousness ! Our hai)py souls shall sit and sing The wonders of thy grace.

4 Nor shall that radiant day,

So joyfully begun, In evening shadows die away Beneath the setting sun.

6 How various and how new Are thy compassions, Lord I Eternity' thy love shall show, And all thy truth record, 31 481

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823 The soul panting for God. Ts. 6 Hnca

Psalm 42.

S the hart, with eager looks, Paiiteth for the water-brooks, So my soul, athirst for thee, Pants the living God to see : When, O when, with filial fear. Lord, shall I to thee draw near ?

1 Why art thou cast down, my soul ? God, thy God, shall make thee who; e: Why art thou disquieted? God shall lift thy fallen head, And his countenance benign Be the saving health of thine.

o24 They that conquer shall wear the crown. < 8

COME, my Christian brethren, come, Let us onward to our home ; Though we many trials meet, Jesus makes our trials sweet.

CHORUS.

We with Jesus soon shall be

Happy in eternity :

By our Father's side sit down :

They that conquer shall wear the crown

2 Brother Christian, doubt no more, Christ, your Saviour's gone before • He himself has marked the way. Leading to eternal day.

We with Jesus, etc.

3 Let us never be afraid,

'Tis on Christ our help is laid ; He will all our foes overcome. He will take ins exiles home.

We with Jesus, etc. 4S2

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4 Though the world revile and mock, We are built upon the Rock; And while thus we dwell secure. Christ will make our goingji sure. We with Jeisus, etc.

825

Prisoners of hope. OS <X < 3;

Zech. 9 : 12.

LET me go; my soul is weary Of the chain* which binds me here; Let my spirit bend its pinion

To a brighter, holier sphere. Earth, 'tis true, hath friends that bloss mo

With their fond and faithful love ; But the hands of angels beckon Onward to the climes above.

2 Let me go; for earth hath sorrow,

Sin, and pain, and bitter tears; All its paths are dark and dreary,

All its hopes are fraught with fears, Short-lived are its brightest flowers,

Soon its cherished joys decay;— Let me go: I fain wcJuld leave it

For the realms of endless day.

3 Let me go ; my heart hath tasted

Of my Saviour's wondrous grac( Let me go. where I shaC ever

See and know him face to face. Let me go; the tree?, of heaven

Rise before me, waving bright, And the distant, crystal waters

Flash upon my failing sight.

4 Let me go ; for songs sera])hic

Now seem calling from the sky— Tis the welcome of the angels, Which e'en now are hov'ring nigh: 483

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Let me go : thcj^ wait to bear inc To the mansioiH of the blest;

Where the spirit, worn and weary, Finds at last its long sought rest.

80(1 Lonqinq for rest. d8

-^'-^ -^ "^ Psalm 55: 0,7.

0

THAT I had wings like a dove, .. For, then, would I soon be at rest; I'd fly to the n ansions above.

The home of the pure and the blest; The place where no sorrow or tears

Can ever my pleasures destroy ; But Avhere through eternity's years,

I '11 drink from an ocean of joy I

2 The clouds that now hang o'er my soul.

Make dark all the patliway of life; While thunders unceasingly roll

In storms of deep anger and strife ; I hope for some briglit ray to beam

From clouds where there yet may be light But only the liglit'ning's red gleam

Is seen through the darkness of night.

3 I try to be humble and meek.

Leave all to my Saviour's own will ; For, He to thi. tempest can speak.

The winds will obey and be still; But now my soul flutters and cries,

And longs to be soaring a/vay. From darkness and giooni, to the skies,

The regions of briglit, endless day.

4 Dear Saviour, O, let me come home,

And rest on thy bosom in peace; No more from tliy i)resence to roam — Then tempests and storms sliall all cease 484

ASPIRATIONS.

I'll sing of thy wonderful ways, With all of the glorified throng; —

For ever and ever, thy praise, Shall be the one theme of my song.

K2T Having a desire to depart. 58.

I'hil. 1 : 23.

rpo Jesus, the crown of my hope, 1 My soul is in haste to be gone;

0 bear me, ye cherubim, up,

And waft me away to liis throne. My Saviour, whom absent, I love ;

Wliom, not having seen. I adore ; "Whose name is exalted above

All glory, dominion, and power!

2 Dissolve thou those bands that detain

]\Iy soul from her portion in thee, Ah ! strike off this adamant chain.

And make me eternally free. When that happy era begins,

When arrayed in thy glories I shine, Nor grieve any more, by my sins,

The bosom on which I rec-line;

3 O then shall the vail be i-emoved !

And round me thy brightness be poured

1 shall meet him, whom absent 1 loved, 1 shall see, whom unseen ^ adored.

And then, never more shall the fears,

The trials, temptations, and woes, Which darken tills valley of tears, . Intrude on my blissful repc-se.

q28 a pilgrim's song. fe- -^L ^'

A FEW more years shall roll, A few more seasons come; And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb. 485

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Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day ;

O wash me in thy piecions blood. And take my sins away.

A few more suns shall set

O'er these dark hills of time ; And Me shall be where suns are not,

A far serener clime. Then. O my Lord, prepare

My soul for that blest day; O wash me in thy precious blood,

And take my sins away.

A few more storms shall beat

On this wild rocky shore ; And we shall be where tempests ceasej

And suroes swell no more. Then, O my Lord, prepare

My soul for that calm day ; O wash me in thy precious blood,

And take my sins away.

A few moi-e struggles here,

A few more ])artings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears,

And we shall weep no more. Then, O my Lord, prepare

My soul for that blest day; O w^ash me in thy precious blood.

And take my sins away.

A few more meetmgs here

Shall cheer us on our w.iy; And we shall reach the endless rest,

Th ' eternal Sabbath day. Then. O my Loid. prepare

My %ul fjr that sweet day O wa^ili Oi( in thy precious blood

And take my sins away. 486

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^29 Here and yonder. 8s it 7s.

HERE, we are but straying pil yrirns, Here, our path is often dim. But to cheer us on our journey, Still we sing this way-side hymn ,

Yonder over the rolling river.

Where the shining mansions rii^e. Soon will be our home for ever. And the smile of the bless<?d Giver Gladdens all our longing eyes. Here, our feet are often weary,

On the hills that throng our way; Here, the tempest darkly gathers. But our hearts within us say —

Yonder over the rolling river, 3tc. Here, our souls are often fearful,

Of the pilgrim's lurking foe; But the Lord is our defender. And he tells us we may know.

Yonder over the rolling river, etc Here, our shadowed homes are transient,

And we meet the stranger's frown ; So we'll sing with joy while going. E'en to death's dark billow down —

Yonder over the rc'iling river, etc

^*)(| Sou g of our pilgrimage. <S AI, OS.

OWHEN shall I see Jesus, And dwell with him above, To drink the flowing fountain

Of everlasting love? When shall I be deiiver'd

From this vain world of sin, And with my blessed Jesus Drink endless pleasures in? 487

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2 But now I am a soldier,

My Captain's gone before: He 's given me my orders,

And tells me not to fear. And if I hold out faithful,

A crown of life he'll give, And all his valiant soldiers

Eternal life shall have. *J Through grace I am determin'd

To conquer though I die ; And then awa}^ to Jesus

On wings of love I '11 fly. Farewell to sin and sorrow,

I bid them both adieu : And j^ou, my friends, prove faithfvL.

And on your way pursue. 4 And if you meet with troubles

And trials on the way. Then case your care on Jesus,

And don't forget to pray. Gird on the heav'nly armor

Of faith, and hope, and love. And when your warftire's ended,

You'll re'ign with him above. 6 O! do not be discourag'd.

For Jesus is your Friend, And if you long for knowledge,

On liim you may depend; Neither will he upbraid yoi..

Though often you request; He '11 give you grace to conquer,

And take you hoii^e to rest.

S31 Hoio long, 0 Lord. 7s & 68.

OW long, O Lord, our Savicur, I

ilt thou remain away? Our hearts are growing weary Of thy so long delay ; 488

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0 wher, shall come the moment, When brighter far than mom,

The sunshine of thy glory. Shall on thy people dawn.

2 How long, O gracious Master,

Wilt thou thy household leave ? So long hast thou now tarried,

Few thy return believe; Immersed in slotli and folly,

T!iy servants. Lord, we see. And few of us stand ready

With joy to welcome thee.

3 How long, O heavenly Bridegrooni,

How loug wilt thou delay? And yet how few are grieving

That thou dost absent stay ; Thy very bride, her portion

And calling hath forgot, And seeks for ease and glory

Where thou, her Lord, art not.

4 O wake thy slumbering virgins,

Send forth the solemn cry — Let all thy saints repeat it—

The Bridegroom draweth nigh; May all our lamps be burning,

Our loins well girded be. Each longing heart preparing

With joy thy face to see.

§32 Aspiration. 7s&6fl.

RISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings; Thy better portion tra( e ; Rise, from transitory thin^^s.

Toward heaven, thy native place. Sun, and moon, and stars decay ;

Time shall soon this earth remoTe; Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above I 481)

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2 Rivers to the ocean run,

Nor stay in all their course ; Fire :iscending seeks the sun;

Both speed them to their source So a soul tliat 's born of God

Pants to view his glorious face, Upward tends to his abode.

To rest in his embrace.

3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn

Press onward to the prize ; Soon yo- r Saviour will return

Triumphant in the skies : Yet a season, and you know

Happy entrance will be given, All your sorrows left below.

And earth exchanged for heaven.

O.jO Arise and depart, for this is iiof. your rent. OS

Mich, 2: 10.

GO up, go up, my heart. Dwell with thy God above; For here thou canst not rest. Nor here give out thy love.

2 Go up, go up, my heart,

Be not a triflta* here ; Ascend above these clouds, Dwell in a liigher sphere.

3 Let not thy love flow out

To things so soiled and dim; Go up to heaven and Gor}. Take up thy love to hii i.

4 Waste not thy precious stores

On creature-love below : To God that wealth belongs, On him tliat wealth bestow. 490

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5 Go up. roliictant heart. Take up thy rest above; Arise. earth-cUno^iu<^ thoughts, Ascend, my lingerhig love!

^ II . j Mij spirit long* for thee . 6B.

Y spirit longs for thee Within my troubled bif ast, Though I unworthy be Of so divine a Guest.

2 Of so divine a Guest

Unworthy though I be. Yet has my heart no rest Unless it come from thee.

3 Unless it come from thee,

In vain I loolv around ; In all that I can see,

No rest is to be found. 5 No rest is to be found

But in thy blessed love: O let my wish be crowned,

And send it from above !

Q3o I have longed for thy salvation. OS (X 08.

Psalm YQ ' . "4.

PURER yet and purer I would be in mind. Dearer yet and dearer Every duty find ;

2 Hoping still, and trustir-g

God without a fear Patiently believing He will make all clear;

3 Calmer yet and c;.lmer

Trial bear and pain, Surer j^et and surer Peace at last to gain ; 491

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4 SufFering still and doing,

To his will resigned, And to God subduing Heart, and will, and minJ;

5 Higher yet and higher.

Out of clouds and night, Nearer yet and nearer Rising to tlie light —

6 Oft these earnest longings

Swell within my breast, Yet their inner meaning Ne'er can be expressed.

Q^)() 1 would not live ahony.

Job 7 : 16.

I

Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the way ; The few cloudy mornings that dawn on us here Are enough for lite's woes, full enough for its (heer.

2 I would not live alway : no, welcome the tomb ; Since Jesus hai lain there, I dread not its gloom; There ssveet be my rest, till he bid me arise

To hail him in triumph descending the skies.

3 Who, who would live alway,away from his God, Away froui yon heaven, that blissful abode.

Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright plains, And the noontide of glory eternally reigns ;

4 Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet. Their Saviour .md brethren transported to greet, While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll. And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul I

^,3*7 I am toeary. llS,

I AM weary of straying : 0 fain would 1 rest. In that far distant land of the pure and the blest ; Where sin can no longer her blandishment spread And tears and temptations for ever are fled. 2 I am weary of hoping, where hope is untrue. As fair but as fleeting, as morning's bright dew; I long for the land wliose blest promise al(;_e l£ as changeless and sure a8 eternity's throne.

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3 I am weary of sighing o'er sorrows of earth.

O'er joy's glowing visions, that fade at their birth, O'er pangs of the lov'd, which we can not assuage, O'eJ the blighlings of ynuth, and tlie weakness of ag«.-

4 I aji weary of loving what passes away — The sweetest and dearest, alas, may not stay !

I long for that land where those partings are o'er, And death and the tomb can divide hearts no more, i I am wear3', my Saviour, of grieving thy love : 0 ! when shall I rest in thy presence above : 1 am weary — but 0 ! let me never repine, Whilfi thy word, and thy love, and thy promise are mine.

338 Strangers and pilgrims. 119.

1 Pet. 2: 11.

Mr rest is in heaven — my home is not here ; Then why should I murmur when trials appear? Be hushed, my sad spirit, the worst that may come But shortens thy journey and hastens thee home.

2 A pilgrim and stranger, I seek not my bliss, Nor lay up my treasures in regions like this; I look for a city which hands have not piled ; 1 pant for a country by sin undefiled.

3 AiBictions may try me, but can not destroy ; One vision of home turns thetn all into joy ; And the bitterest tear that flows from my eyes, But sweetens my hope of that home in the skies.

4 Though foes and temptations my progress oppose, They only make heaven more sweet at the close ; Come joy or come 8t)rrow — the worst may befall, One moment in heaven will make up for all.

6 The thorn and the thistle around mo may grow, I would not repose upon roses below ; I ask not my portion, I seek not my rest, Till, seated with Jesus, I lean on his breast.

6 A scrip for tlie way and a staff in niy hand, I march on in haste through the enemy's land : The road may be rough, but it can not be long : So I'll smooth it with hope, and I':i cheer it with scng.

839 Ifhall he satisfied. lls & lOs.

Psalm 17:15.

NOT here! not here I Not where the sparkling water* Fade into mocking sands as we diaw near; Where in the wilderness each footstep ftlteis — ♦* T shall be satisfied ;" but, 0 I not here ! 493

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2 Not here— where all the dreams of hlias ieceive n,

Where the worn spirit iievci- gains ita goal ; Where, haunted ever by the thuught tliat griev«»» is, Across us floods of bitter memory roll.

3 There is a land where every pulse is thrilling

With rapture eartli's sojourners may not know, Where heaven's repose the weary lieart is srilling,

And peacefully life's time-tossed currents flow. Fur out of sight, while yet the flesh enfolds us,

Lies the fair country where our hearts abide, And of its bliss is nought more wondrous told us

Than these few words — ' 1 shall be satisfied," 6 Satisfied ! satisfied ! The spirit's yearning

For sweet eoaipanionship with kindred minds — ♦ The silent love tliat here meets no returning —

The inspiration which no language finds —

6 Shall they be satisfied ? The soul's vague longing —

The aching void which notliing earthly fills? 0! what desires upon my soul are thronging As I look upward to the heavenly hills.

7 Thither my weak and weary steps are Tending-

Saviour and Lord ! with thy frail child abide ! J

Gtiide me toward home, wheie, all my wanderings ei lingfl

I shall see thee, and 'shall be satisfied,'' ■

o40 Lord tarry nof, hut come. -c. M.

BEYOND the smiling and the weeping, I shall be soon ; Beyond the waking and the sleeping, Beyond the sowing and the reaping, I shall be soon. I.ove, rest, and home ! Sweet home I

Lord, tarry not, but come. 2 Beyond the blooming and the fs.ding, I shall be soon ; Beyond the shining and the shading, Beyond the hoping and the dreading I shall be soon. Love, rest, and home I Sweet home !

Lord, tarry not, but come. 4M

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3 Beyond the rising and the setting, I shall be soon; Beyond the calming and the fntting, Bej'^ond remembering and forgetting, I shall be soon : Love, rest, and home ! Sweet home ! Lord, tarry not, but come.

•I Beyond the parting and the meeting, I shall be soon ; Beyond the farewell and the greeting, Beyond the pulse's fever beating, I shall be soon. Love, rest, and home ! Sweet home! Lord, tarry not, but come.

5 Beyond the frost-chain and the fever, I shall be soon ; Beyond the rock-waste and the river, Beyond the ever and the never I shall be soon. Love, rest, and home ! Sweet home I Lord, tarry not, but come.

841

0 tell me no more. 1 Is.

OTELL me no more of this world's vain store; The time for such trifles with me ivovv is o'er; A. country I've found where true joys abound. To dwell I 'm determined on that happy ground.

2 The souls that believe, in glory shall live, And me in that number will Jesus leceive; My soul, do n't delay, he calls thee nway. ttise, follow the Saviour, and bless the glad day,

3 No mortal doth know what he can bestow.

What light, strength and comfort — go after hira, go;

Lo, onward I move to a city above,

None guesses how wondrous my journ-sy will prcve.

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4 Great spoils I shall win, from death, hell, and sin, 'Alidst outward afflictions, I feel Clirist within Aijd when 1 'in to die, receivo me, 1 '11 cry, For Jesus has lovpd nie, I can not tell wliy.

6 But this 1 do tind, we two are so joined, He '11 not live in glory, and leave nie hehind. So this is the race 1 'm running, through grace, Henceforth, till admitted to see my Lord's face.

fi Now this is my care, that my neighbors may share These blessings : to seek them will none of you dare f In bondagi', 0 why. and death, will you lie, \V1 en Jesus assures you free grace is so nigh ?

0-t2 Lead us, Jienvenhj Father, lead us. 8s, 7s & -l^

LEAD us, heavenly Fatlier! lead us O'er the workVs tempestuous sea; Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, For we have no help but thee. Yet possessing Every blessing. If our God our Father be.

2 Saviour! breathe forgiveness o'er us;

All our weakness thou dost ktiow; Thou didst tread this earth before us. Thou didst feel its keenest wo.

Lone and dreary,

Faint and Aveary Through the desert thou didst go.

3 Spirit of our God descending!

Fill our hearts with lieavenly jo}' ; f/Ove witli every passion blending. Pleasure that can never cloy.

Thus provided.

Pardoned, guided. Nothing can our peace destroy.

q43 Faint yet pursuing. 1U&

MY feet are worn and weary with the inarch 0 'er the rough road and up the ."teep hilNsidt ; 0 city of our God I I fain would see

Thy piistures green, where peaceful waters glide.

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ASPIRATIONS.

2 My hands are worn and weary, tuiiinp,- mi,

Day after day. for perishable meat ; 0 city of our God ! I fain wciuld rest — I sigh to gain thy glorious mercy-seat.

3 My garments, travel-worn and stained with dust,

Oft rent by briers and thorns that crowd my way. Would fain be made, 0 Lord, my righteousness i Spotless and white in heaven's unclouded ray.

4 My eyes are weary looking at the sin,

Impiety, and scorn upon the earth ; 0 city of our God I within thy walls

All— all are clothed again with thy new birth.

6 My heart is weary of its own deep sin — Sinning, repenting, sinning still again; When shall my soul thy glorious presence feel, And find, dear Saviour, it is free from stain ?

6 Patience, poor soul I the Saviour's feet were worn ;

The Saviour's heart and hands were weary too ; His garments stained, and travel-worn, and old ; His vision blinded with a pitying dew.

7 Love thuu the path of sorrow that he trod ;

Toil on, and wait in patience for thy rest ; 0 city of our God ! we soon shall see Thy glorious walls — home of the loved and blest.

844 The night is far spent, etc. lOs & lls.

Rom. 13 : 12

SOON and for ever the breaking of day Shall chase all the night-clouds of sorrow away ; Soon and for ever we '11 see as we're seen, And know the deep meaning of things that have been — Where fightings without and conflicts within Shall weary no more in the warfare with sin — [never, Where tears, and where fears, and where death shall b<> Christians with Christ fhall be soon and for ever.

S Soon and for ever — such promise onr trust — Though ashes to ashes, and dust be to dust, Soon and for ever our union shall be Made perfect, our glorious Redeemer, in thee ; When the cares and the sorrows of time shall be o'er, Its pangs and its partings remembered no more; Where life can not fail and where death can not sever, Christians with Christ shall be soon and for ever.

32 497

THE NEW LIFE.

3 Soon and for ever the work shall be done, Tbe warfare accomplished, the victory won ; Soon and for ever the soldier lay down The sword for a harp, the cross for a crown : Then droop not in sorrow, despond not in fear, A glorious to-morrow is brij^htcning and near, When — blessed reward for each faithful endcuvor--- yiH-istians with Christ shall be soon and for e\er I

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

0 rO When I would do good, evil in present. Li. -iM

Rom. 7: 21.

[N thee, O Lord, I put ray trust, JL Thou art my portion and my song, Thy ways, with me, are always just. But mine, with tliee, are often' wrong.

2 I can not do the things I would,

For sin is in my tiesh concealed ; So evil takes the place of good. And all my weakness stands revealed.

3 But thou, O Lord, can'st make me clean.

And give me strength to do the right While on thy promises I lean. All darkness changes into light.

4 O give me grace the wrong to shun,

The right to follow all my days, And when life's victory is ^^ on,*^ Then will I give thee all the prai?e.

^4() We are more than cotiqnerora. it «!•

Rom. K : 37.

rPFlE Christian warrior, see him stand 1. In the whole armor of his God ; TMo Spirit's sword is in his hand. His feet are with tie gospel shod. 498

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2 In panop]}" of truth comp.'ete, Salvation's helmet on his head,

With righteousness, a breastplate meet, And faith's broad sh ield before him spread, —

3 With this,omnipotence he moves; From tliis the alien armies flee;

Till more than conqueror he proves. Through Christ, who gives him victoi;jr.

4 Thus strong in his Redeemer's strength, Sin, death, and hell he tramples down,

Figlits the good fi gilt, and wins at length, Througli mercy, an immortal crown.

O t7 -''«' ^^'i '^'^ whole armor of God. L. M.

Epli. 6; 11.

AWAKE, my soul ! lift up tliine eyes; See where thy foes against thee rise, In long array, a numei-ous host; Awake, my soul ! or thou art lost.

2 See where rebellious passions rage, And fierce desires and lust engage; The meanest foe of all the train

Has thousands and ten 'thousands slain.

3 Thou tread'st upon enchanted ground; Perils and snares beset thee round; Beware of all; guard every part; But most, the traitor in thy heart.

4 Come, tlien. my soul ! now lea 'ii to wieli The weight of tliine immortal shield; Put on the armor from above.

Of heavenly truth, and heavenly love.

Ot-O Let us go forth wilhout the camp. i-t- iw

Heb. 13: 13.

ILEXT, like men in solemn haste. Girded wayfarers of the waste. We press along the narrow road Tha*: leads to life, to bliss, to God. 499

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THE NEW LIFE.

1 We fling aside the weight and sin. Resolved the victory to win ; "VVe Imow the peril, but our eyes Rest on the splendor of the prize.

3 No idling now, no wasteful sleep; We trim our lamps, our vigils keep ; No shrinking from the desperate tight, Ko thought of jielding or of flight;

4 No love of present gain nor ease. No seeking man nor self to please, — With tlie brave heart and steady eye, We onward march to victory.

6 Night is far spent, and morn is near, — Morn of the cloudless and the clear ; 'T is but a little, and we come To our reward, our crown, our home.

6 Another year — it may be less — And we have crossed the wilderness, Finished the toil, the rest begun. The battle fought, the triumph won.

849 A pillar of cloud hy dntj, etc. L. M.

Exodu3 ]3 : 21.

WHEN Israel, of the Lord beloved, Out from tlie land of bondage came. Her father's God before her moved. An awful Guide, in smoke and flame.

2 By daj', along th' astonished lands

The' cloudy pillar glided slew; By night Arabia's crimsoned sands Returned the flery columi "s glow.

3 Thus present still, though now unseen,

O Lord, when shines the prosperous day, Be thoughts of thee a cloudy scu'eeii, To :emper the deceitful ray. 500

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

4 And O, when gathers on our path,

In shade and storm, the fi-e( uent night, Be thou, long-suffering, slow to wrath, A burning and a shining light.

850 Fight the good fight of faith. L. M.

Tim. 6 ; 12.

0 ISRAEL, to thy tents repair : Why thus secure on hostile ground ? Thy King commands thee to beware For many foes thy camp surround.

2 The trumpet gives a martial strain :

O Israel, gird thee for the fight ! Arise, the combat to maintain. And put thine enemies to flight !

3 Thou shouldst not sleep, as others do ;

Awake ; be vigilant ; be brave ! The coward, and the sluggard too. Must wear the fetters of the slave.

4 A nobler lot is cast for thee ;

A kingdom waits tliee in the skies: With such a hope, shall Israel flee, Or yield, through weariness, the prize?

5 No! let a careless world repose

And slumber on throuojh life's short day, While Israel to the conflict goes, And bears the glorious pi Ize awa7 1

THE tempter to my soul hath said— " There is no help in God for th ee ;" Lc4-d ! lift thou up thy servant's head , My glory, shield, aiid solace be. 2 Thus to the Lord I raised my cry. He heard me from his holy hill , At his command the waves rolled by; He beckoned— and the winds were still 501

THE NEW LIFE.

3 1 laid me clown and slept — I woke —

Thou, Lord! my spirit didst sustain; Briglit from tlie east the mornin<^ broke— Thy comforts rose on me a<^ain.

4 I will not fear, though armed throngs

'Compass my steps in all their wrath; Salvation to the Lord belongs;

[lis presence guards his people's path.

852 ^/te Lord is nigh to all that call on him. Jj. .M.. Psalm 145: 18.

WHEN", in the hour of lonely avo, I give my sorrows leave to flow, And anxious fear and dark distrust Weigli down my spirit to tlie dust;

2 When not e'en friendship's gentle aid Can heal the wounds the world has made, O tins shall check each rising sigh, — My Saviour is forever nigh.

3 Ilis counsels and upholding care My safety and my comfort are; And lie shall guide me all my days, Till glory crown the work of grace.

qq3 I have considered the days of old. L. J'l,

Psalm 77 : 5.

LOKD! I have foes without, witliin. The world, tlie tlesh. indw^-lling sin, Life's daily ills, temptation's power, The tempted spirit's weaker hour.

2 Yet. in the gloom of silent thought,

I call to mind what God hath wrought, — Thy wonders in the days of old, Tliy mercies great and'manifold.

3 O, then to thee I stretc h my hands,

j^ike fiiiling streams through desert sands; I thirst for thee, as harvest plains. Parclied by the summer tliirst for rains! 502

TEMPTATIONS AN! CONFLICTS.

i Teach me thy will, subck e my own ; Thou art my God, and th.ni alone; Release my soul from trouble. Lord! Quicken and keep me by thy word.

.Q'i4- Why art thou cast doioii. Jj. 1^1.

^^* ^ Psalm 42: 5.

WHEN darkness long has vailed my mii.( i. And smiling day once more appears ; Then, my CreatoV! then I find The folly of my doubts and fears.

2 Straight I upbraid my wandering heart.

And blush that I should ever be Thus prone to act so base a part. Or harbor one hard thought of thee.

3 O, let me then at length be taught

What I am still so slow to learn,— That God is love, and changes not, Nor knows the shadow of a turn.

4 Sweet truth, and easy to repeat !

But, when my faith is sliarply tried, I find myself a learner yet, Unskillful, weak, and apt to slide.

5 But, O my God ! one look from thee

Subdues the disobedient will, Drives doubt and disc( iitent away, And thy rebellious child is still.

^ T A'

S^55 We walk by faith. Jj. .^i.

2 C. r. 5: 7.

By faith in Christ I walk with God. With heaven, my journey's end, in vi'v, • Supported by his staff and rod, My road is safe and pleasant too. ■1 i travel through a desert wide.

Where many round me blindly >tray , But he vouchsafes to be my Guide, And keeps me in the narrow way. 503

THE NEW tlFE.

3 Tlie wilderness aflfords no food,

But God for my support prepares, Provides me every needful good,

And frees my soul from wants and c£.re&

4 With him sweet converse I maintain ;

Great as he is, I dare be free ; I tell him all my grief and pain, And he reveals his love to me.

5 I pity all that worldlings talk

Of pleasures that will quickly end ; Be this my choice, O Lord ! to walk [ Friend , With thee, my Guide, my Guard, my

o5u I press toward the mark. Jj. M.

Phil. 3 : 14.

AWAKE, our souls ; away, our fears ; Let every trembling thought be gone ; Awake, and run the heavenly race. And put a cheerful courage on.

2 True, 'tis a straight and thorny road,

And mortal spirits tire and faint ; But they forget the mighty God, Who feeds the strength of every saint; —

3 The mighty God, whose matchless power

Is ever new and ever young. And firm endures, while endless years Their everlasting circles run.

4 From thee, the overflowing spring.

Our souls shall drink a full supply ; While those who trust their native strei gth Shall melt away, and droop, and die.

a S^vift as an eagle cuts the air.

We'll mount aloft to thine abode; On wings of love our souls shall fly, Xor tire amid the heavenly road. 504

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

qqY Lord, save U8 ; toe perish. -Li. JV1»

Matt. 8 : 25.

THE billows swell, the winds are high ; Clouds overcast my wintry sky : Out of the depths to thee I call ; My fears are great, my strength is small.

2 O Lord, the pilot's part perform,

And guide and guard me thro' the storm; Defend me from each threatening ill : Control the waves; say, "Peace! be still."

3 Amid the roaring of the sea,

My soul still hangs her hope on thee ; Thy constant love, thy faithful care, Is all that saves me from despair. -

4 Tho' tempest-tossed and half a wreck, My Saviour through the floods I seek : Let neither winds nor stormy main Force back my shattered bark again.

858 Where is the blesaednesa ye spake of. L. M,

Gal. 4 : 15.

0 WHERE is now that glowing love , That mark'd our union with the Lord? Our hearts were fix'd on things above, Nor could the world a joy aflbrd.

2 Wliere is the zeal tliat led us then

To make our Saviours gloiy known; That freed us from the fear of men, And kept our eyes on him alone ?

3 Where are the happy seasons spei.k

In fellowship with him we loved? The sacred joy, the sweet content. The blessedness that then we proved?

4 Behold, again we turn to thee,

O cast us not away, though vile ! No peace we have, no joy we see, O Lord, our God, but in thy smile. 505

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THE NEW LIFE.

859 Love—^jchichpaaheth knoioledge. ^- ^^' ^ lines.

Epb. 3: 19.

rPHOU hidden love of God, whose hight, i Whose depth, un fathomed, no man I see from far thy beauteous light: [knows,

Inly 1 sigh for' thy repose; My heart is pahied ; nor can it be At rest till it tind rest in thee. < Tiiy secret voice invites me still

The sweetness of thy yoke to prove ; An'l fain 1 wouhl ; but though my will

Seems fixed, yet wide my p;issions rove: Yet hind'rauces strew all the way; I aim at thte, j^et from tliee stray.

3 -T is mercy all, tliat thou liast brought

^Ij mind to seek lier peace in thee; Yet, while 1 seelv:, but find thee not.

No peace my wandering soul shall see. O, when shall all \\\y wanderings end, And all \\\y steps to thee-ward tend ? 3

4 Is there a thing beneath the sun ■

That strives with thee my heart to share? All, tear it thence, and reign alone.

The Lord of every motion there ; Then shall my heart from earth be free When it hath found repose in thee.

HGO '^^ ''"" Ihat ye tuay ohtoin. C M

1 Cor. 9 : 24.

RISE, O my soul! pursue the path ' By ancient heroes trod ; Ambitious view those holy men, Who liv'd and walk'd with God. •i Though dead, they speak in reason's ear, And in example live ; Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds, Still fresh instruction give. 506

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3 'Twas throno:h the Lamb's ni'^st prteious

They conquered ev'ry foe : [blood

And to his pow'r and matcliless grace Their crowns and honor owe.

4 TiOrd, niaj-^ we ever keep in view

Tlie patterns thou hast «:-iv'n, And ne'er forsake the blessed road Which led them safe to lieaven.

B61. 0 lit will he glorious. C. M. D

("IHRISTIANS. keep your armor bright, J Rejoice, give thanks, and sing; In union strong together fight;

Hosanna to our Kino- 1 Come, laud and magnh'y his name,

Nor let his praises cease; His ways are ways of pleasantness And all his paths are peace.

CHORUS.

O it will be glorious ! With crowns and palms victorious, And Jesus reigning over us, When our sad warfare 's o'er.

2 We will not act the coward's part,

But onward all proceed : Our Captain shall his grace impart

In ev'ry time of need. Great pe^ice have they who love his cause,

And on his woixl rely ; From such as keep his holy laws

The enemy will fly.

3 The world and sin may grieve us s )r€,

And rouse our weakest fears; Our march is; but a few days more Through this dark vale of tears. 507

THE NEW LIFE.

Death maj^ assail, and Satan too,

With liis opposi.ig pow'rs ; But let us prove our valor true,

The victory is ours.

q{)'2i 0 Lord, remember me. C M,

OTHOU, from whom all goodness flo\f 9, I lift my soul to thee ; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, O Lord, remember me.

2 If for tliy sake, upon my name

Reproach and shame shall be, I '11 hail reproach, and welcome shame ; O Lord, remember me !

3 When worn with pain, disease, and grief.

This feeble body see ; Grant patience, rest, and kind relief;

0 Lord, remember me I

4 When, in the solemn hour of death,

1 wait chy just decree.

Be this the' prayer of my last breath — O Lord, remember me !

5 And when before thy throne 1 stand,

And lift my soul to thee. Then with the saints at thy right hand, O Lord, remember me I

363 Endure hardness as a good soldier, Li. M

2 Till. 2 : 3.

AM I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease. While others fouglit to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas ? 508

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICIS.

3 Are there no foes for me to face ?

Must I not stem the flood ? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God ?

4 Sure 1 must fight, if I would reign,

Increase my courage, Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word.

5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war.

Shall conquer, though they die; They see the triumph from afar, With Hope's exulting eye.

6 When that illustrious day shall rise,

And all diy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be thine.

qq4: Overcoming. ^•'« "^•■

K1^T> Father, look with pity now On one by sin defiled ; While at the mercy-seat I bow, O bless thy erring child.

2 My struggles. Lord, to do thy will,

How poor and weak they are !

But thou art gracious lo me still.

Then hear my humble prayer.

3 Let love upon my broken heart

Pour out its healing balm ; Bid all my trembling fears depart,— My troubled spirit calm.

4 And now my hope new courage takes,

My faith grows strong and sure ; The cloud from off my vision breaks, Again my heart is pux^e. 509

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THE NEW LLiTE.

5 My soul mounts np on wings of light

And soars to climes above. The regions where all tilings are bright, The home of Peace and Love.

6 There, soon I'll sing of love divine,

With all the ransomed throng, There, Jesus shall be ever mine, His love my endless song.

^[)5 With all boldness. C.

Phil. 1 : 20.

"'M not asham'd to own my Lord, Nor to defend his cause, Maintain the honors of his word, The glory of his cross.

2 Jesus, my Lord, 1 know his name,

His name is all my trust ; Nor will he put my'^soul to shame, Nor let my hope be lost.

3 Firm as his throne his promise stands,

And he can well secure What I've committed to his hands Till the decisive hour.

4 Then will he own ni}^ worthless name

Before his Father s face. And in the new Jerusalem Appoint for me a place.

r){)\) Run loith patience. \j. M'

Heb. 12 : 1.

AAVAKE, my sonl, stretch cv'ry nervO, And press" witl vigor on ; A heav'nly race demands your zeal, And an immortal crown*. 2 'Tis God's all-aninmtlng voice That calls thee from on high : 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thy aspiring eye. 510^

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

3 A cloud of witnesses around

Holds thee in full survey : Forget the steps already trod, And onward ui-ge thy way.

4 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee,

Have we our race beojun ! And crown'd with victh-y, at thy feet We '11 lay our honors down.

mu Mighty through God. C. >I.

^''* tf J ^ 2 Cor. 10: 4.

N" AY, tell us not of dangers dire That lie in duty's path ; A warrior of the cross can feel No fear of human wrath. 2 Where'er the prince of darkness holds His earthly reign abhorred, Sword of the Spirit, thee we draw. And battle for the Lord. a We go ! we go, to break the chains Tl?at bind the erring mind, And give the freedom that we feel To all of human kind. 4 But, O, we wear no burnished steel, And seek no gory field ; Our weapon is the word of God, His promise is our shield. 6 And still serene and fixed in faith, We fear no earthly harm ; We know it is our Father's work. We rest upon his arm.

KGH Return to me, avid T loill return to you. y- P» ^^^ Mai. S: 7.

HOW oft. alas! this wretched heart Has wandered from the Loul! How oft my roving tlionghts depart— Forgetful of his word I 511

THE NEW LIFE.

2 Yet sovereign mercy calls — " Return !'

Dear Lord! and may I come? My vile ingratitude 1 mourn ; O ! take the wanderer home.

3 And canst thou— wilt thou yet forgiv 3,

And bid my crimes remove ! And shall a pardoned rebel live To speak thy wondrous love ?

4 Almighty grace ! thy healing power,

How glorious — how divine ! That can to life and bliss restore A heart so vile as mine !

5 Thy pard'ning love — so free, so sweet.

Dear Saviour. I adore ; O I keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more.

009 Help thou mine unbelief. 0. M. JJi

Mark 9 : 24.

T^ATHER, when o'er our trembling hearts J: Doubt's shadows gathering bi-ood, When faith in thee almost departs,

And gloomiest fears intrude, Forsake us not, O God of grace.

But send those fears relief; Grant vts again to see thy face;

Lord, help our unbelief.

i When sorrow comes, and joys are flown, And fondest hopes be dead. And blessings, long esteemed our own,

Are now for ever tied, — When the bright promise of our spring

Is but a withering leaf, — Lord, to thy truth still let us cling. Help thoii our unbelief. 512

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

1 And when the powers of nature fail

Upon the conch of pain, Nor love, nor frienclsliip can avail

The spirit to detain ; Then, Father, be our closing eyes

Undimined by tears of ^rief, And if a trembling doubt arise,

Uelp thou our unbelief.

fi70 Watch and pray. C. M

Mark 13: 33.

I^IIE Saviour bids us watch and pray, . Through life's brief, fleeting hour. And gives the Spirit's quickening ray To those who seek his power.

2 The Saviour bids us watch and pray,

Maintain a warrior's strife ; Help, Lord, to hear thy voice to-day; Obedience is our life.

3 The Saviour bids us watch and pray ;

For soon the hour will come That calls us from the earth away, To our eternal home.

4 O Saviour, we would watch and pray,

And hear thy sacred voice. And walk, as thou hast marked the way, To heaven's eternal joys.

871 When ahalll come and appear be fore God. 0. M.

Prialm42: 2.

AS o'er the past my memory strays. Why heaves the secret sigh ? 'T is that I mourn departed days, Still unprepared to die.

2 The world and worldly things beloved

My anxious thoughts employed ; And time, unhallowed, unimproved. Presents a feai ful void. 33 513

THE NEW LIFE.

3 Yet, Holy Father, wild despair

Chase from my laboring br«':ist. Thy grace it is which prompts tne j vayor, That grace can do tlie rest.

4 My life's brief remnant all be thine;

And when tliy sure decree Bids me this fleeting breath resign, O, speed my soul to thee.

r^i'Ji Let me not wander from thy commandmeiita. (_/. M .

Psiilm 119; 10.

ALAS, what hourly dangers rise! What snares beset my way! To heaven, O, let me lift mine eyes, And hourly watch and pray.

2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain,

And melt in flowing tears ! My weak resistance, ah, how vain ! How strong my foes and fears !

3 O gracious God ! in whora I live,

My feeble efforts aid ; Help me to watch, and pray, and strive, Though trembling and afraid.

4 Increase my faith, increase my hope.

When foes and fears prevail ;

And bear my fainting spirit up,

Or soon my strength will fail.

5 O, keep me in thy heavenly way.

And bid the tempter flee!

And let me never, never stray

From happiness and tliee.

878 Ever with the Lord. 8. \J .

1 Thess 4 : 17.

<*T?OREVER with the Lord."

J: Amen, so let it be ; Life from tiie dead is in th:it word, a^^l

'T is immortality. «M

514 ^*™'

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2 Here in the body pent,

Absent from him 1 roam. Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's marcli nearer home.

3 My Father's house on high.

Home of my soul, how near At times, to faith's aspiring eye, Thy golden gates appear !

4 Ah, then my s])irit faints.

To reach th* land I love, The bright inneritance of saints, Jerusalem above.

6 Yet doubts still intervene. And all my comfort flies ; Like IS oah's dove, 1 flit between Eough seas and stormy skies.

6 Anon the clouds depart.

The winds and waters cease; While sweetly o'er my gladdened heart Expands the bow of peace.

874 The fashion of this world; etc. C. M. peculiar. 1 Cor. 7 : 31.

THIS world is poor from shore to shore, And, like a baseless vision, Its lofty domes and brilliant ore, Its gems and crowns are vain and poor; There 's nothing rich but heaven.

2 Empires decay, and nations die, Our hopes to winds are given; The vernal blooms in ruin lie. Death reigns o'er all beneath the :«ky; There's nothing sure but lieaveu.

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3 Creation's mighty fabric all

Shall be to atoms riven — The skies consume, the planets fall, Convulsions rock this earthly ball;

There 's nothing lirm but heaven.

4 A stranger, lonelj'^ here I roam,

From place to place am driven ; My fiiends are gone, and 1 'm in gloom, Thir, earth is all a dismal tomb;

I have no home but heaven.

5 The cl nids disperse — the light appears,

My sins are all forgiven ; Triumphant grace has quelled my fears; Roll on, thou sun! fly swift, my years I

I 'm on my way to heaven.

875 Watch i S. M.

M

Y soul, be on thy guard ; Ten thousand foes arise ;

The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies.

2 O, watch, and fight, and pray;

The battle ne'er give o'er; Benew it boldly every day, And help divine implore.

3 Ne'er think the victory won,

Nor lay thine armor down : Thy arduous work will not be done Till thou obtain thy crown.

4 Fio:ht on, my soul, till death

Shall bring thee to thy God; He '11 take thee, at thy parting breath, To hia divine abode^

516

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

c70 Occupy till I come. S. M.

Lii. 19 : 13.

ACPIARGE to keep 1 have, A God to glorify, A iiever-dyino; soul to save. And tit it for the sky.

2 To serve tlie present age.

My callino- to fuUllI ; O. niay it all my powers engage To do x\\j Master's will.

3 Arm me with jealous care

As in thy sight to live; And O, thy servant. Lord, prepare A strict account to give.

4 Help me to watch and pray,

And on thyself rely. Assured, if 1 my trust betray, I shall forever die.

0 I i To him that overcometh. ^- ^ •

i;ev. 2 : 7.

ARISE, ye saints, arise! The Lord our Leader is; The foe before his banner flies, For victory is his. 2 T>ead on, almighty Lord, Lead on to victory ! Encouraged by the bright reward, VVitli joy we'll follow thee. ii We'll follow thee, our Guide, Our Saviour and our King; We'll follow thee, tliroiigh grace supplieC From heaven's eternal spring. 4 We hope to see the day

When all our toils shall cease: Then we shall cast our arms ^N^-r}', And -w?li .A endlec? ]>,^ce 5i.

THE NEW LIFE.

5 This hope supports us here,

It makes our burdens light; 'T will serve our drooping hearts to che^gr, Till faith shall end in sight;

6 Till, of the prize possessed,

We hear of war no more ; And O, sweet thought ! for ever rest On yonder peaceful shore !

J^ ^O Go forth to glorious war. b. M

HAEK, how the watchmen cry! Attend the trumpet's sound ; Stand to your arms: the foe is nig i — The powers of hell surround.

2 ^Vlio bow to Christ's command.

Your arms and hearts prepare; The day of battle is at hand — Go forth to glorious war.

3 See on the mountain top

The standard of your God ; In Jesus' name 't is lifted up, All stain'd Avith hallow'd blood.

4 His standard-bearers, now

To all the nations call : To Jesus' cross, ye nations bow ; He bore the cross for all.

5 Go up with Christ, your Head ;

Your Captain's footsteps see; Follow your Captain, andbe led To certain victory.

<i All power to him is given ; He ever reigns the same ; Salvation, happiness, and heaven, Are "\11 Ik Jesus' name.

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TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

^Yj) Be xtrnvg in the Lord. ^- M

Eph. 6: 10.

SOLDIERS of Christ, arise J And put j^oiir armor on, Strong ill the strength which God sapplifis Through his beloved Son.

2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in his miglity power;

Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror.

3 Stand, then, in liis great might. With all his strength endued ;

But take, to arm you for the tight, The panoply of God.

4 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul ;

Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole.

5 That having all things done, And all your conflicts past.

You may o'ercome through Christ alone, And stand entire at last.

§gO Therefore loill not we fear. S. M-

Psalm 4G : 2.

p IVE to the winds thy fears, VT Hope, and be undismay'd ; God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tear^i, God shall lift up thy head.

2 Through waves, through clouds and stormy

He gently clears thy way; Wait thou his time ; so shall this r ight Soon end in joyous day.

3 Still heavy is thy heart!

Still sink thy spirits down ! Cast oft' the weight, let fear depart. Bid every care be gone. 519

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1 Far, far above thy thought

His counsel shall appear, When fully he the work hath wrought, That caused thy needless fear. 5 What, though thou rulest not! Yet heaven, and earth, and hell Proclaim, God sitteth on the throne, And ruleth all tilings well !

3S1 Reaching forth. S. M:

Phil. 3 : 13.

]\/T Y soul, it is thy God lU Who calls thee by his grace ; Now loose thee from each cumbering load, And bend thee to the race.

2 Make thy salvation sure;

All sloth and slumber shun ; Nor dare a moment rest secure, Till thou the goal hast won. 8 Thy crown of life hold fast; Thy heart with courage stay; Nor let one trembling glance'be cast Along the backward way. 4 Thy path ascends the skies,

With conquering footsteps bright; And thou shalt win and wear the prize In everlasting light.

}^§2 If toe confess our tins. 78.

1 John 1 : »

GOD of mercy ! God of love ! Hear our sad, repentant songs; Listen to thy suppliant ones. Thou, to whom all grace belongs I 2 Deep regret for follies past. Talents wasted, time misspent; Hearts debased by w^orldly cares, Thankless for the blessings lent; 5:K)

TEMPTATIONS AND CONrLICrSL

'i Foolish fears and fond desires, Vain regrets for tliinors as vain ; Lips too seldom taught to praise, Oft to murmur and complain ;

4 These, and every secret ftinlt. Filled witli grief and shame we own; Humbled at thy feet Ave bow, Se(;king strength from thee alone.

6 God of mercy ! God of love ! Hear our sad repentant songs; O, restore thy suppliant ones. Thou to whom all grace belongs !

883 That they go fonoard. Ts

Ex. 14:15.

OFT in sorroAV, oft in wo, Onward, Christian, onward go; Fight the fight, maintain the strife. Strengthened with the bread of life.

2 Onward, Christian, onward go; Join the war, and face the foe; Will you flee in danger's hour? Know you not your Captain's power?

* Let your drooping heart be glad; March, in heavenly armor clad; Fight, nor think the battle long; Soon shall victory tune your song.

♦ Let not sorrow dim your eye ; Soon shall every tear be dry: Let not fears your course impede; Great your strength, if great your need.

6 Onward, then, to battle move ; More than conqueror j^ou shuU prove; Though opposed by many a foe, Christian soldier, onward go. 521

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QQ-|- Let ua not sleep, as do ot'^trs.

1 Thoss 5

SLEEP not soldier of the cross! Foes are li.rkiug all around; Look not here to find repose ; This is but thy battle-ground ;

2 T[p! and take thy shield and sword;

Up I it is the call of heaven : Shrink not faithless from the Lord: Xobly strive as he hath striven.

3 Break through all the force of ill;

Tread the might of passion down — Struggling onward, onward still. To tlie conqu'ring Saviour's crown!

4 Through the midst of toil and pain.

Let tills thought ne'er leave thy breast: Every triumph thou dost gain Makes more sweet thy coming rest.

8b») Forgetting the things that are behind. OS & 7Sk

Phil. 3: 13.

ONWARD. Christian, though the region \Yhere thou art be drear and lone God hath set a guardian legion Very near thee — press thou on!

2 Listen, Christian, their hosanna

Rolleth o'er thee — "' God is love." Write upon thy red-cross banner, " Upward ever — heaven's above."

3 By the thorn-road, and none oJ:her,

Is tlie mount of vision won ; Tread it without shrinking, brother! Jesus trod it — press thou on ! \ By thy trustful, calm endeavor, Guiding, cheering, like the sun, E-arth-bonnd hearts thou shalt deliver: O, for their sake, press thou on I 622

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

5 Be this world the wiser, stronger, For tliv life of pain and peace; Wliile it'needs tliee, O no longer Fray thou for thy quick release ;

e Pray thou. Christian, daily, rather, Tiuit thou be a faithful son ; liv the prayer of Jesus — " Father, 'Not my will, but thine, be done ! "

886 Here we have no coniimihig city. ^S & 7S

Heb. 13: U.

WHITHER a-oest thou, pilgrim stranger. Passing through this darksome vale? Know'st thou not 'tis full of danger, And will not thy courage fail?

CHORUS.

I am bound for the kingdom. Will you go to glory with me? Hallelujah! praise you the Lord

2 Pilgrim, thou dost justly call me,

Wand'ring o'er this waste so wide ; Yet no harm will e'er befall me. While I'm blest with such a guide.

3 Such a guide— no guide attends thee:

Hence for thee my feais arise; If some guardian power befriend thee. 'T is unseen by mortal eyes.

4 Yes. unseen— but still believe me,

Such a guide my steps attends He "11 in ev'ry strait relieve me, He from every harm defends.

5 Pilgrim! see that stream before thee I

Darkly winding through the vale; Should its deadly waves roll o'er thee, Would not then thy courage fail ? 523

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6 No, that sti-eam has nothing frightiul To its bank my steps I bend ; There to plunge will be delightful, Then my pilgrimage will end.

qq7 3^ leadeth v\e in the paths, etc. OS Xt i8, _

Psalm 23 ; 3

HOLY Father, thou hast taught me I should live to thee alone; Year by year, thy hand hath brought me

On through dangers oft unknown ; When 1 wandered, thou hast found me,

When I doubted, sent me light;

Still thine arm has been around me,

All my paths were in thy sight.

2 In the world will foes assail me,

Craftier, stronger far than I ; And tlie strife may never fail me.

Well I know, before I die. Therefore, Lord, I come, believing

Thou canst give the power I need; Through the prayer of faith receiving

Strength — the Spirit's strength, indeed.

3 I would trust in thy protecting,

Wholly rest upon thine arm; Follow wholly thy directing.

Thou, mine only guard fro n haim I Keep me from mine own undo.'ng.

Help me turn to thee when tried, Still my footsteps. Father, viewing,

Keep me ever at thy side.

^OQ Beyond this vale of sorrow. oS & 73.

DARK and thorny is the desert Thro' which pilgrims make their «- it ; But beyond this vale of sorrow Lie the realms of endless day. 5-24

TEMPI ATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

Dear young soldiers do not murmur At the troubles of the way ;

Meet the tempest — fight with courage— Never faint, but often pray.

2 He whose thunder shakes creation;

He that bids the planets roll ; Ho that rides upon the tempest,

And whose scepter sways the whole- Jesus, Jesus, will defend you ;

Trust in him and him alone; He has shed his blood to save you,

And will bring you to his tlironf;,

3 There on flowery fields of pleasure,

And the hills of endless rest, Joy, and peace, and love, shall ever

Keign and triumph in your breast. There ten thousand flaming seraphs

Fly across the heavenly plain ; There they sino- immortal praises!

Glorj^ glory is their theme.

i But, methinks, a sweeter concert

Halves the crystal arches ring, And a song is heard in Zion

Which the angels can not sing: Who can paint those sons of glory.

Ransomed souls that dwell on high, Who with golden harps for ever

Sound redemption through the sky.

6 See the heavenly host ij rapture

Gazing on these shining bands; Wondering at their costly garments,

And the laurels in their hands ; Tliere upon the golden pavement,

See the ransomed n arch along! While the splendid courts of glory

Sweetly echo with their song I

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6 Here I see the under si epherds.

And the flocks they fed below Here with joj' they dwell together,

Jesus is their shepherd now. Hail! you happy, happy spirits!

Welcome to tlie blissful plain — Glory, honor, and salvation ;

Keign, sweet Shepherd, ever resign.

889 Luke U: 27. 8s, 6s & 7.

MUST Simon bear the cross alone, And all the world go free ? No, there's a cross for every one,

And there's a cross for me. Yes, there's a cross on Calvary, Through which by faith ihe crown I see; To me 't is pardon bringing-; O that's the cross for^ne T

2 How happy are the saints above,

Wlio once went monrning here! But now they taste unniingled love,

And joy without a tear. For ^erfect love will dry the tear, And cast out all tori]ienting fear.

Which round my heart is clinging; O that's the love for nie !

3 We'll bear the consecrated cross,

Till from the cross we're free ; Aud then go home to wear the crown.

For there's a crown for me. Yes, there's a crown in heaven above The purchase of my Saviour s love,

For me at his appearing; O that's the crown for me!

4 The saints shall hear the midnight cry ,

The Lord will then appear. And virgins rise witli burning lamj"* To meet him in the air; 520

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

For there's a home in heaven prepared, A house by saints and angels shared, Where Christ is interceding; O that's the home for me !

89C Hope thou in God 8s,7s & I.

Psalm 4^ : 5.

OMY soul ! what means this sadness? Wherefore art thou thus cast down? Let thy griefs be turned to gladness Bid thy restless fears begone ;

Look to Jesus, And rejoice in his dear name.

2 What though Satan's strong temptations

Vex and grieve thee day by day, And thy sinful inclinations Often fill thee with dismay ;

Thou shalt conquer. Through the Lamb's redeeming Hood.

3 Though ten thousand ills beset thee,

From without and from within,

Jesus saith he'll ne'er forget thee,

But will save from hell and sin.

He is faithful To perform his gracious word.

4 Though distresses now attend thee,

And thou tread'st the thorny road :

His right hand shall still defend thee ;

Soon he'll bring thee home to God,

Therefore praise him, Fraise the great Redeemer's name.

5 O that I could now adore hiin

Like the heavenly host above, Who for ever bow before him. And unceasing sing his love.

Happy songsters! When shall I your chorns joui? ► 527

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891 Under Clouds. 8s, 7s & 4*

nERE beliold rae, as I cast me ^t thy throne, O «rlorious Kin^?! Tears fast throiiiiiiitr, ci)ikl-like longing. Sou of Man, to thee I brhig.

Let nie tind thee — Me, a poor and worthless thing.

8 Look upon me, Lord, I pray thee ; TiCt thy Spirit dwell in mine: Thou liast sought me, tliou hast bought me Only thee to know 1 pine:

Let me tind thee — Take m^^ heart and grant me thine.

3 Nought I ask for, uought I strive for,

But thy grace, so rich and free,

That thou givest wliom thou lovest,

And wlio trul)^ cleave to thee;

Let me lind thee — He hath all things who hath thee.

4 Earthly treasure, mirtli and pleasure,

Glorious name or richest hoard Are but weary, void, and dreary. To the heart that longs for God:

Let me tind tliee — I am ready, mighty Lord.

892 You are not of the worM. 7s, 6s & Ss.

Johu 15 : 19.

THE sun above us gleaming ]s not the sun for me; Thouj»h joyful be his beaming,

And beautiful to see; Ther«i is a Sun of Righteousness

AVlio cheers and saves me by his grace. All copious on me streaming, O that 's the Sun for me. 628 .

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.

2 The Kings and Lorrls of nations,

Are not the Ivings for nie ; Too low tlieir highest stations,

Too mean tlieir dignity : The King of kin^s and Lord of lords,

Almighty in his ways and words, The word of his salvation,

O that's the King for me.

3 This honse of death and mourning

Is not the house for me, Where :J1 to dust are turning,

In tears and agon}'; But tliere's a house not made with h£nd»t.

It ever stood and ever stands, Beyond the world's last burning;

0 that's the house for me. ^ The wars the hero tights in

Are not the wai-s for me. The war my heart delights in

Shall end in victory; 'Tis not a war of tlesh and blood;

1 liglit for heaven, 1 liglit for God, A kingdom with my i-ights in, —

O tluit's tiie war "for me. .5 This land of sin and sorrow

Is not the land for me. Where anguish oft 1 borrow

From dying company ; Th' immortal land is far away,

1*11 enter it on some bright day. That day may be to-moi-row,—

0 that 's the land for me.

oJo Whereas I was blind, now I see. 1 ' S

John 9 : 25.

OSvviour \vho-;e mercy, severe in its kindness, Ilatli (ilKisteiied my w;iiifleriny;s. and ^uiled my way. Adore 1 be the power that h tli pitii'd iiiv hlindno.ss. And sveaiieJ me Irom phan'oms tha; smi eJ to bL-tiay, .

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2 Enchanted with nil that wns dazzling iind fair,

I followed the rainbow — I caught at the toy; And still in displeasure thy goodness was there, Disappuinting the hope, and defeating the joy.

3 The hlosKom blushed bright, but a worm was beln\

The moonlight shone fair, there was blight in the boam^ Sweet whispered the breeze, but it whispered of wc ; And bitterness flowed iu the soft, flowing stream.

I So, cured of my folly, yet cured but in part,

I turned to the refuge thy pity displayed ;

And still did this eager and credulous heart

Weave visions of promise, that bloomed but to fade.

I I thought that the course of the pilgrim to heaven

Would be bright as the summer, and glad as the mi rn' Thou show'dst me the path, it was dark and uneven, All rugged with rock, and all tangled with thorn.

6 I dreamed of celestial rewards and renown,

I grasped at the triumph that blesses the brave; I asked for the palm branch, the rube, and the crown, I asked, and thou show'dst me a cross and a grave!

7 Subdued and instructed, at length to thy will,

My hopes, and my wishes, my all I resign ; 0 give me a heart that can wait and be still, Nor know of a wish or a pleasure but thine.

8 There are mansions exempted from sin and from wo,

But they stand in a region by mortals untrod;

There are rivers of joy — but they roll not below ;

There is rest — but it dwells iu the presence of God.

894 Se ifiat eftall endure unto the end. Hs & 1 1 Alatt. 24: 13.

THE captive's oar may pause r.pon the galley. The soldier sleep beneath his pIuiikhI crest. And peace may fold her wing o'er hill iind valley, But thou, 0 Christian ! must not take thy rest.

S Wilt thou find rest of soul in thy returning To that uld path tliou bast so vainly trod ? Hast thou forgotten all thy weary yearning To walk among the children of thy ( od ?

3 Canst thou forget tliy Christian s^/perscription — Behold we count tliom hjtppy which endure? What treasure wouldst thou, in the laud Kgyp(iaa» Kepaas the stormy waters to secure 7

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4 Aid God will come in his own time and piwer, To set his earnest-hearted (diildren free ; Watcli only through this dark and paiiit'iil honr, And the bright morning yet will break for thee!

895

Be thou faithful unto death. lOs & 1 Is.

liev. 2: 10.

BREAST the wave, Christian, when it is strongest; Watch for day, Christian, when night is U ngest; Onward ;iiid upward still be thine endeavor ; The rest that reniaineth endiireth forever.

2 Figlit the tight, Christian; Jesus is o'er thee ; Run the race. Christian ; heaven is before thee; He who hath promised falterelh never ;

0, trust in the love that endureth for ever.

3 Lift the eye, Christian, just as it oloseth ; Raise the heart. Christian, ere it reposeth : Thee from the love of Christ nothing shall sever : Mount, when the work is done — praise God for ever!

^96 Some great thing ! 8s&6.

2 Kings 5. T3.

SHALL we grow weary in our watcn, And murmur at the lonsj^ delay, Impatient of our Father's tin e And his appointed way ?

2 O, oft a deeper test of faith

Tiian prison-cell, oi- martyr's stake, The self-reno-uncing watchfulness Of silent prayer 'may make.

S We gird us bi-avely to rebuke

Our erring brother in the wrong; And in the ear of pride and power Our warning voice is strong.

4 Easier to smite with Peter's swort

Than watch one liour in humbling prayor; Life's great things, like tlie Syrian lord, Our hearts can do and dare : 531

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5 But, O, wc shrink from Jordan's ^ic.ti,

From waters wliicli alone can s:i -e; And mnrmur for Abana's banks And Fliarpar's brig'liter wave.

6 OThou, who in the garden's sliade

Didst wake tby weary ones a^^ahi. Who shim!)ered at tliat fearful hour. Forgetful of tliy pain —

7 Bend o'er us now. as over tlieni.

And set our sleep-bound spirits free, Nor leave us slumbering in tiie watch Our souls should keep with thee !

897 ^»«^'« 91- ^^ & 5f.

GOD of our salvation ! Unto thee we pray; Hear our supplication. Be our strength and stay.

2 Wretclied and unworthy,

Poor, and sick, and blind, Prosti-ate we adore thee. Call thy grace to mind.

3 He that dwelletli near thee,

Safely shall abide; Ever love and fear thee. In thy strength coiride.

4 Sure is thy protection,

Safe is thy defense. While in deep atilictio'i. Wo, or pestilence.

6 God of our salvation !

Saviour, Prince of Peaoo Boundless thy compassioiv Intinite thy grace. 532

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Hmiibly Me adore; Grniit us tl»\' rich blessii.<?, And we ask no more.

SUBMISSION AND DELIVEKANTi:.

y^Q Submissivetiess. E- •*' ■

BE still, my heart! these anxious cj.res To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares; They cast dishonor on thy Eord. And contradict his gracious word.

2 Brought safely by his hand thus far. Why wilt thou now give place to fear? How canst thou want if he provide.

Or lose thy way with such a guide?

3 Did ever ti'ouble yet befall. And he refuse to hear thy call? And has he not his promise passed, That thou shalt overcome at last?

4 He who has helped me hithcto

Will help me all my journey through, And give me daily cause to' raise New trophies to his endless praise

891) Whom have I in heaven huf fhee. L. M,

Psalm 73 ; 25.

OLORD, thy counsels a id thy care My safety and my conjfort'aie; And thou slialt guide me all my days. Till glory crown the work of grace. 2 In whom but thee, in heaven above, Can I repose my trust, my lo'e? And shall an earthly object be Loved in comparison with thee ? 533

THE NEW LIFE.

3 My flesh is hastening to decay;

Soon sliall the world have passec away;

And what can mortal friends avail.

When heart, and strength, and life shall fail?

4 But O ! my Saviour, he thou nigh, And I will triumph when I die; M3' strength, my portion, is divine; And Jesus is for ever mine!

1)00 Thy xoill he done. 3s & 4.

MY God. my Father, while I stray. Far from my home, on life's lough way, O, teach me from my heart to say, "Thy will be done I"

2 What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved no longer nigh; Submissive still would I reply,

"Thy will be done!"

3 If thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize. — it ne'er was mine ; 1 only yield thee what was thine:

'' Thy will be done !"

4 If but my fainting heart be blest With thy sweet Spirit for its guest. My God! to thee I leave the rest:

" Thy will be done !"

MQ[ Mh grace ia sufficient for thee. L- M- 6 lioeS.

2 Cor. 12 : f

TO weary hearts, to mourning homes, God's ineekest angel gently \.ome8 ; No power hath he to banish pain. Or c^ive us back our lost again. And v<^t* in tenderest love, our dear And 'Heavenly Father sends him heie. 534

SUBMISSION AND I)ELI\ ERANCE.

2 Angel of patience! sent to calm

Our feverish brows with coolintr balm, To lay with hope the storms of fear. And reconcile life's smile and tear, The throbs of wounded pride to stiU, And make our own our Father's will!

3 O thou, who mournest on thy way, With longino;s for the close of day, He walks with thee, that ano^el kind. And gently whispers, ''Be resign'd! Bear up, bear on, the end shall tell. The dear Lord ordereth all things well."

902 Thv footsteps are not hnoion. L. M. 6 HneS

OLET my trembling soul be still, While darkness vails this mortal eye, And wait thy wise, thy holy will.

Wrapped yet in fears and mystery ; 1 can not. Lord, thy purpose see; Yet all is well, since ruled by thee.

-I So, trusting in thy love, 1 tread

The narrow path of duty on ; What though some cherished joys are fled?

What though some flattering dreams are Yet purer, nobler joys remain, [gone ?

And peace is won through conqaorc.' paiii,

MO:j Deuf. 33:25. L. M. 6 iiricr

WHEN adverse winds f.nd waves arisi^-. And in my heart despondence sighs; When life her throng of cares reveals. And weakness o'er my spirit steals, Gi-iiteful I hear the kind decree. That •' as my day, my strength shall be." 535

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2 When, with f?ad footsteps, memory ] oves 'Mid smitten jo3^s juul buried loves, When sleep my tenrful pillow Hie:-', And dewy mornin<'- drinks my sighs, Still to thy promise. Lord ! 1 tlee. That •• as my day, my strength -shall bt."

One trial more must yet be past :

One pang — the keenest and the last ;

\n([ when, Mith brow convulsed and pale,

My feeble, qutvering heart-strings fail,

Redeemer ! grant my soul to see

That •' as my da}^ my strength shall be.'

904 ^yot a, I will. C. M

Mark 14: 36.

LL as God Millsl who wisely heeds To give or to withhold, And knoweth more of all my needs Than all my prayers liave told.

Enough that blessings undeserved Have marked my erring track — That whereso'er my feet haA e swerved, His chastening turned me back, —

That more and more a Providence,

Of love is understood. Making the springs of time and sense

Sweet with eternal good. —

That doatli seems bu a covered way

Which opens into light. Wherein no blinded child can stray

Beyond the Father's sight, —

A

That care and trial seem at last. Through memory's sunset air,

Like mountain ranges overpast In purple distance fair, — 530

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6 That all tlie jarring notes of life

Seem blendhio' in n ixsahn.

And all the angles of its strife

Slow rounding into calm.

7 And so the shadows fall apart,

And so the west winds play ; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

905 1 wailed imlientlij for the Lord. C'. M

Psalm 40 ; 1.

WE \\i\\t in faith, in prayer we wait, Until the happy hour When God shall ope the morning gate, By his almighty power.

2 We\valt in faith, and turn our face

To where the day-light springs; Till he shall come, earth's gloom to chase, With healing on his wings.

3 And even now, amid the gray,

The east is brightening fast. And kindling to that perfect day Which never shall be past. 1 We wait in faith, we wait in prayer. Till that blest day shall shine. When earth shall fruits of Eden bear, And all. O God, be thine! 5 O guide us till our night is (lone ! Until from shore to shore. Thou, Lord, our everlasting sun. Art shining evermore !

iH)f) The Lord qave ant the Lord, etc, O. W.

■' Job 1 21.

IT is the Lord.— enthroned in 1 ght, Whose claims are all divine, Who has an undisputed right To govern me and mine. 537

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2 It is the Lord — who gives me all,

My wealth, my friends, my ease And of his bounties may recall Whatever part he please.

3 It is the Lord — my covenant God,—

Tlirice blessed be his name, — Whose gracious promise, sealed with blood. Must ever be the same.

1 Can I, with hopes so firmly built,

Be faithless, or repine? No : gracious God ! take what thou wilt : To thee I all resign.

"0 i Our souls are in the Saviotir^s hand. 0. M

OUR souls are in the Saviour's hand, And he will keeo them still, And you and I shall surely stand With him on Zion's hill.

2 Him eye to eye we there shall see,

Ourface like his shall shine; O ! wliat a glorious company. When saints and angels join I

3 O! what a joyful meeting there.

In robes of white array! Palms in our hands we all shall bear. And crowns,that ne'er decay !

i Wlien we've been there ten thousand j^ear a, Bright shining as the sun. We've no less days to sing God'? piaise. Than when we first begun I

c Tlien let us hasten to the day

AVlien all shall be brought home Come, O Redeemer! come away I O Jesus ! quickly come I 538

SUBMISSION AND I ELIVERANCE. 90 g Thy xoill he done. C. M

FATHEE, I know thy wajs are just, Althou<?h to me unkn iwii; O. ffiaut me orace thy love to trust, And cry, "Thy will he done." •2 If thou shouklst hed^-e with thorns my pat}\, ShouUI wealth and friends be gone, Still, with a firm and lively faith, I '11 cry, " Thy will be done." I Althouoh thy steps I can not trace, Thy sovereign right I '11 own; And, as instructed by thy grace,

I '11 cry, "Thy will be done. '

9Q9 Rev. 7 : 13, 17. C. M

II OW bright these glorious spirits shinel rl Whence all their bright array? How came they to the blissful seats

Of everlasting day ?

2 Lo ! these are they from sufferings great

Who came to realms of light, And in the blood of Christ have wash'd Those robes which shine so bright.

3 Now with triumphant palms Jiey stand

Before the throne on high, And serve the God they love, amidst The glories of the sky.

4 His i)resence fills each heart with joy,

Tnnes ev'rv mouth to sing; IJy day. by night, the sacred courts 'With glad hosannas ring.

5 Hunger and thirst are felt no more,

Nor sun with scorching r>iy ; God is their sun, whose cheering beams Diffuse eternal day. 539

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6 The Lamb tliat sits upon tlie ti/rone

Shall o'er them still preside. Feed them with iioiirishmeiit divine, And all their footsteps ^^'uide.

7 'Mon<^ pastui-es green he'll lead his flock,

Where living streams appear; And God the Lord from ev'ry eye Shall wipe oft' ev'ry tear.

iilO ^' ** <70orf that I have been afflicted. C M.

Psalm 119: 71.

N trouble and in grief. O God, Thy smile hath cheered my way; And joy hath budded from each thorn That round my footsteps lay.

2 The liours of pain have yielded good

Which ])rosperous days refused; As herbs, though scentless when entire. Spread fragrance when they "re bruised.

3 The oak strikes deeper as its boughs

By furious bJasts are driven ; So life's tempestuous storms the more Have tixed my heart in heaven.

4 All-gi-acious Lord, what'er my lot

Li other times may be. I'll welcome still the heaviest grief That brings me near to thee.

im / i^iii f^l<^«s (he Lord al all times. C M.

Psulf I 34 : 1

THROUGH all the changing scei u^s of In trouble and in joy, [iif^

The praises of my God shall /.till My heart and tongue employ, 2 Of his deliverance 1 will boast. Till all tiiat are distressed. From my example comfort take, And charm their griefs to rest. 540

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3 O, mai^nify the Lord with me, AVitli me exalt his name. When in distress to him I called, He to my rescue came.

1 The hosts of God encamp around

The dwellings of the just ; Deliverance he aftords to all, Who on his succor trust.

0 1 2 Then looked to him and loere Hijhtened. C -H. M '^ "^ rsahn34:5.

I LOOK to thee in every need. And never look in vain ; I feel thy strong and tender love.

And all is well again: The thought of thee is mightier far Than sin and pain and soi-row are.

2 Discouraged in the work of life,

Disheai-tened by its load. Shamed by its failures or its fears,

I sink beside the road ; But let me only think of thee. And then new heart springs up in me.

3 Thy calmness bends serene above,

My restlessness to still ; Around me flows thy quickening life,

To nerve my faltering will; Thy presence'fills my solitnde; Thy p-ovidence turn*^s all to good.

4 Embosomed in thy covenant love,

Held in thv law, I stand ; Thy hand in^dl things 1 behold.

And all things in thy hand ; Thou leadest me by unsouj^lit ways. And turn'st my mourning in'.o praise. 541

THE NEW LIFE. \f\o ^^y ^^^> "o' viine, 0 Lor \ D. jfl.

f'PHY way, not mine, O Lord! I However dark it be; O lead nie by thine own right hid; Choose out the path for me. 2 Smooth let it be, or rough. It will be still the best; Winding or straight, it matters not, It leads me to thy rest. 8 Ldare not choose my lot, I would not if I might; But choose thou for me. O my Godl So shall I walk aright.

4 The kingdom that I seek

Is thine ; so let the way That leads to it, O Lord ! be thine Else I must surely stray.

5 M}^ portion thou ! my cup

With joy or sorrow till; As ever best to thee may seem, Choose thou my good and ill.

6 Choose thou for me my friends,

My sickness or my healtli ; Choose tiiou my joys and cares for me. My poverty or wealth.

7 Not mine, not mine the choice.

In tilings or great or small ; [Strength, Be thou my Guide, my Guard, n\y My Wisdom, and my AH.

;f 1 4 My times are i« Jiy nand. f^. *i .

■ Psalm 31 : 15.

'*'|I/I Y times are \n. thy liand," ItJ My God, I'd have them there;

My life, my friends, my soul, I leave Entirely to thy care. 542

SUBMISSION AND DELIVERANCE.

'' M}^ times are in thy liaucl,"

Whatever they may be ; Pleasing or painful, dark or bright,

As best may seem to thee.

" My times are in thy hand," Why should I doubt or fear?

Mv Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear.

9 1 5 Spiritual loants. S. M D

MY God, my Strength, my Hope, On thee I cast my care, With humble confidence look up,

And know thou hear'st my prayer. Give me on thee to wait,

Till I can all things do- On thee, almighty to create. Almighty to renew.

2 I want a Godly fear,

A quick-discerning eye, That looks to thee when sin is near.

And bids the tempter fly ; A spirit still prepared.

And armed with jealous care, For ever standing on its guard,

^Lud watching unto prayer.

f I rest upon thy word ; The promise is for me ; My succor and salvation. Lord, Shall surely come from thee : But let me still abide,

Nor from my hope remove, Till thou my patient spirit guido Into thy perfect love. 543

IHE NEW LIFE. 91(5 Rom. 14: 7,9. S, M.

BLEST be thy love, dear Lord. That tan^»-h't us this sweet way, Only to love'thee for thyself, And for that love obey.

% C thou, our souls' chief hope! We to thy uierey lly ; Where'er we are, thou canst protect, Whate"er we need, supply.

3 Whetliei- we sleep or wake,

To thee we both resi«^n; By night we see, as well as day, If tliy light on us shine.

4 Whether we live or die,

Botli we submit to thee; In deatli we live, as well as life, If thine in death we be.

9 [7 Not far from home. S. M

YOUR harps, ye treniblino: saints I Down from the willows talce; Loud to the praise of love divine, Bid every string awake. 2 Though in a foreign land, We are not far from home. And, nearer to our liouse above We every moment come. I His grace will, to the end.

Stronger and brigliter sliine; Nor present tlnngs, nor tilings to come. Shall quench this spark divine. 4 Wlien we in darkness walk. Nor feel the heavenly liame Then will we trust our gracious Gol, And rest upon his name.

SUBMISSION AND DELIVERANCE.

5 Blest is the man, O God !

That stays himself en thee : — Who waits for thy salvation, Lord I Shall thy salvation see.

i)\o Having all in having Christ. 7s.

JESUS, take me for thine own ; To thy will my spirit frame ; Thou shalt reign, and thou alone, Over all I have and am.

2 Making thus the Lord my choice,

I have nothing more to choose, But to listen to thy voice. And my will in thine to lose.

3 Then, whatever may betide,

I shall safe and happy be;

Still content and satisfied ; —

Having all in having thee.

»/lt/ All things work together for good. ifl.

Psalm 31.

SOVEREIGN Pader of the skies,

0 Ever gracious, ever wise ! All my times are in thy hand; All events at thy command.

2 Times of sickness, times of health, Times of penury and wealth, — All must come, and last, and end, As shall please my heavenly Friend.

3 O thou gracious, wnse and just! In thy hands my life I trust; Have I somewhat dearer still? —

1 resign it to thy will.

4 Thee at all times will I bless; Having thee. I all possess : Ne'er can I bereaved be, While I do not pai-t with thee.

35 545

THE NEW LIFE.

020 -^^ <" 'Ufeaned child. 18.

" Psalm 131 2.

QUIET, Lord, my froward heart, Make me teachable and mild, Upright, simple, free from art, Make me as a weaned chile ; From distrust and envy free, Fleased with all that pleases thee.

2 What thou shalt to-day provide,

Let me as a child receive ; What to-morrow may betide,

Calmly to thy wisdom leave; 'T is enough that thou wilt care — Why should I the burden bear?

3 As a little child relies

On a care beyond his own ; Knows he's neither strong nor wise,

Fears to stir a step alone ; Let me thus with thee abide, As my Father, Guard, and Guide.

921 -4« thou will.

Matt. 26 : 39.

MY Jesus, as thou wilt ! O ! may thy will be minel Into thy hand of love

I would my all resign. Through sorrow, or tlirough joy,

Conduct me as thine own, And help me still to say. My Lord, Thy will be done!

'2 My Jesus, as thou wilt ! If needy here and poor, Give me thy people's bread. Their portion rich and sure. 546

SUBMISSION AND DEI lY ERANCE.

The inanna of thy word

Let my soul feed upon ; And if all else should fail—

My Lord, Thy will be done I

3 My Jesus, as thou wilt ;

If aniono; thorns I go. Still sometimes here and there,

Let a few roses blow. But thou on earth, along

The thorny patii hast gone ; Then lead nie after thee;

My Lord, Thy will be done!

4 My Jesus, as thou wilt !

Though seen through many a tear, Let not my star of hope

Grow dim or disap])ear. Since thou on earth hast wept

And sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with thee*,

M}^ Lord, Thy will be done*

5 My Jesus, as thou wilt!

If loved ones must depart, Suffer not sorrow's flood

To overwhelm my heart; For they are blest with thee,

Thy race and conflict won; Let me but follow them;

My Lord, Thy will be done!

6 My Jesus, as thou wilt!

When death itself draws nigh. To thy dear wounded side

I would for refuge fly. Leaning on thee, to go

Where thou before hast gone; The rest as thou shalt please,

My Lord, Thy will be done

547

THE NEW LIIE.

7 My Jesus, as thou wilt !

All shall be well for uie : Each changing lutiire scene,

I gladly trust Avith thee. Straight to my home above

1 travel calinly on. And sing, in life or death,

My Lord, Thy will be done I

922 / have led thee in right pnths. 8s & 78,

^^ Prov. 4: 11.

OHOW kindly hast thou led me, Heavenly Father, day by day ! Found my dwelling, clothed and fed me.

Furnished friends to cheer my way! Didst thou bless me, didst thou chasten,

With thy smile, or with tliy rod. 'Twas that still my step might hasten Homeward, heavenward, to my God.

2 O how slowly have T often

Followed where thv hand would draw I How thy kindness failed to soften!

How thv chastening failed to awe! Make me foi- thy rest more ready

As thy path is longer trod ; Keep me in tliy friendship steady.

Till thou call me lu one, my God !

923 JesuH, I my oross have taken. 8s & 7s

JESUS.— T my cross have taken. All to leave and follow thee ; ,

I am poor, despised, forsaken. — |

Thou henceforth my all shalt be : I Perish everv fond anibition,— I

All I've sought or hojied. or known ; f Vet how i-ich is my condition.— God and heaven are still my own ! US

SUBMISSION AND DE UVERANCE.

2 Let the world despise a, id leave me,

It has left my Saviour tco; Human hearts and looks deceive me,

Thou art not like them untrue: Whilst thy g-races shall adorn ine,

God of wisdom, love, and rnij^hl. — Foes ma3'' hate, and friends may scorn n .-,

Siiow thy face and all is bri^^ht.

3 Go then, — earthly fame and treasure,

Come, disaster, scorn, and pain ; In thy service, pain is pleasure, —

With thy favor, loss is gain. I have called thee, Abba Father !

I have set my heart on thee : Storms may howl, and clouds may gather.

All will work for good to me.

4 Man may trouble and distress me,

'Twill but drive me to thy breast, Life with trials hard maj^ press me.

Heaven will bring me sweeter j-est. O, 'tis not in grief to harm me

While thy love is left to me; O, 't were not in joy to iharm me,

Were that joy unmixed with thee!

5 Soul,— then know thy full salvation.

Ilise o'er sin, and fear, and care, Joy to find in every station.

Something still to dc* or bear; Think what Spirit dwells with'n thee,

Think what Father's smiles are thine ; Think that Jesus died to save thee :

Child of heaven, can'st thou repine?

6 Haste thee on from grace to glory.

Armed by ftiith, and winged by j rayer, Heaven's eternal daj^'s before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there.

549

THE NEW LIFE.

Soon shall close thy earthly mission;

Soon shall pass thy piJgrini's <lays; Hope shall change to glad fruition.

Faith to sight, and prayer to praise!

924 Songafor sighiug. 8s, 7s & 4

HALLELUJAH ! best and sweetest Of the hymns of praise above ! Hallelnjahl thou repeatest, Angel-liost, these notes of love;

This ye utter, While your golden harps ye move. 2 Hallelujah! Church victorious, Join tlie concert of the sky: Hallelujah ! bright and glorious ! Lift, ye saints,tliis strain on high!

AV^e. poor exiles. Join not yet your melody. S Hallelujah! strains of gladness Comfort not the faint and worn; Hallelujah! sounds of sadness Best become the heart forlorn ;

Our oftenses We with bitter tears must mourn. i But our earnest supplication, Holy God! we raise to thee; Visit us with thy salvation, Make us ali thv peace to see!

Hallelujah! Ours at length tliis strain shall be.

925 0 God ! be thoH my stay. P. M

FATHER. O, hear me now ! Father divine! Tliou, only thou, canst see The lieart's deep agony: Help me to say to tliee '•Thy will, not mine!" 550

SUBMISSION AND DELIVERANCE.

2 O God 1 be thou my stay, In this dark hour ; Kindly each sorrow hear, Hush every troubled fear, Thee let me still revere, Still own thy power.

3 In thee alone I trust,

Thou Holy One! Humblj^ to thee I pray That throuo-h each troubled lay Of life, I still may say,

" Thy will be done !

i/^O Changed — from glory to glory.

2 Cor. 3: 18.

TDID thee wrong, my God ; I wronged thy truth and love I I fretted at the rod —

Against thy power I strove.

2 Come nearer, nearer still ;

Let not thy light depart; Bend, break this stubborn will; Dissolve this iron hea:tl

3 Less wayward let me be.

More pliable and mild; In glad simplicity More like a trustful child.

4 Less, less of self each day.

And more, my God of thee ; O, keep me in the way. However rough it be.

5 Less of the flesh each day.

Less of the world and sin. More of thy Son, I pray. More of thyself within. 551

•-.a THE NEW LIFE.

6 More molded to thy Tvill, Lord, let thy servant be ; Higher and higher still, More, and still more, like .Lee I

()27 Worthy (he Lamb. 6& &

COME, all ye saints of Goc,, Wide through the earth abroad, Spread Jesus' fame : Tell what his love hath done; Trust in his name alone ; Shout to his loftv throne, "Worthy the Lamb!"

2 Hence, gloomy doubts and fears! Dry up your mournful tears;

Swell the glad theme : To Christ, our gracious King, Strike each melodious string; Join heart and voice to sing,

^'Worthy the Lamb!"

3 Hark ! how the cl oirs above. Filled with the Saviour's love,

Dwell on his name ! There, too. may we be found. With light and glory crowned; While all the heavens resound

'' Worthy the Lamb !"

928 Nearer to thee. 6s & 48.

NEARER, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross

That raiseth me; Still all my son^ shall be- Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! 552

SUBMISSION AND DELIVERANCE.

2 Though like the wanderer

Daylight all gone, Darkness be o\er me,

My rest a stone ; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God to thee —

Nearer to thee !

B There let the way appear,

Steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me,

In mercy given ; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee !

Nearer to thee !

4 Then with my waking thoughts,

Bright with thy praise. Out of mv stony griefs,

Bethel I '11 raise ; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee—

Nearer to thee!

5 Or, if on joyful wing,

Cleaving the sky. Sun, moon, and stars foigot,

Upward I tly ; Still all my song shall hf— Nearer, my God, to thee,

Nearer to thee.

929

M>/ God a„d mjj all. 12s & tls

WHILE thon, 0 my God, art my help and defender- No cares can o'erwhelm me, no terrors appall* The wil's and the snares of Uiis world will hut lena^f Jlore lively my hope in my God and my all.

^ 5res ; thou art my refuge in sorrow and danger ;

My PtrHngih when I suffer; my hope when I fall ' My comfort and joy in this land of the stran2;er ; My treasure, my glory, my God, and my all.

553

THE NEW LIFE.

3 To thee, dearest Lord, will I tur.j witho it cejsing,

Though grief may oppreas me or isorrow Uelkll ; And love tliee, till death, my bleet spirit releasing, Secures to me Jesus, my God and my all. i And when thou demandest the life thou l>:iKt given. With joy will I answer tliy merciful call ; And quit thee on eartli, but to find thee in heaven, My portion for ever, my God and my all.

930 A Hide tohUe. lls & I0f»

John 14: 19.

OFOR the peace that floweth as a river. Making life's desert places bloom and smile; 0 iv)r that faith to grasp the glad Forever, Amid the shadows of earth's Little While ! 2 A little while for patient vigil keeping,

To face the storm, to wre^tle with the strong : A little while to sow the seed with weeping.

Then bind the sheaves and sing the harvest-song 2 A little while to wear the vail of sadness,

To toil witli weary step through miry ways, Then to pour forth the fragrant oil of ^ladmiss, And clasp the girdle round the robe of Praise !

4 A little while 'mid shadow and illusion,

To strive by faith love's mysteries to spell, Then read each dark enigma's bright solution, Then hail sight's verdict— He doth all things well. 6 And He who is himself the Gift and Giver, The future glory and the present 8n)ile, With the bright i>romise of the glad Forever ^V ill light the shadows of earth'^ Little While.

For yet a little ichile. lls & lOs.

Heb. 10: 37. » LITTLE longer still — patience, belove'd : rV A little lontrer still, ere heaven unroll The glory, and the brightness^, and the wonder,

Eternal and divine,that waits thy soul. A little longer ere life, true, immortal,

(Not this our shadowy life) will be thine own. And thou shalt .otand where winged archangels worship.

And tnuubling bow before the great white throne. A little longer still, and heaven awaits thee,

And fills thy ."jpirit with a great delight ; Then our pale joys will seem a dvam foigotten. Our sun a darkness, and our day a night.

554

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4 A little longer, and thy heart, beloved, Shall beat for ever with a love divine ; And joy so pure, so miglity, ?!0 eternal, No mortal knows, and lives, shall then be thinf. 6 A little longer yet, and angel voices

Shall sing in heavenly chant upon thine ear ; Angels and saints await thee, and God needs thee ; Belov.;:d, can we bid thee linger here -

Sufferings and glory. 1 ^^

Kom. 8 : 18.

THROUGH cross to crown 1 and thongh thy spirit's life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer ! good cheer ! Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Clirist at length.

2 Through wo to joy ! and though at morn thon weep,

And'though the midnight finds thee weeping still, Good cheer ! good cheer ! The Shepherd loves his sheep ; Resign thee to the watchful Father's will.

3 Through death to life ! and through this vale of tears,

And through this Ihistle-fteld of life, ascend To the great supper in that world whose years Of bliftS unfading, cloudless, know no end.

933 After the toil. lOs.

Ci \ FTER the toil." when the morning breaks

A On the bloom-crowned hills of the heavenly-land " After the toil," when each slumberer wake?, 'Neath the glorified touch of the Infir.Ue Hanc

2 " After the toil." when the dim earth sink3,

l.ike a worn-out pebble in eteinilv'* sea; •' After the toil," when each thirsry soul drinks Of the River that flows through Immensity.

3 " After the toil." 0 shadowing cloud

Of time o'er the face of the Infinite When thou Shalt be dropped like a wc -m-eaten sh o\d.

What a morning will dawn on us after the night I " After the toil " and the cross that we bear

Way-worn and weary through life's creeping years, Angeis will smile on the crown we shall wear,

And the songs of salvation will follow our tears. 5 •' Af er the toil," 0! thou who art faint,

Rise from the shadows that darken tby way- Rise while thy faith's raptured pencil shall paint

All its glorified dream of the Infinite Day.

555

THE NEW LIFE.

934 The day is at hmid. 9s & Ss,

Kom. 13: 12

Christian; the mom breaks SA' eetly o'er And all the midnight shadows floe; thee, Tinged are the distant skies with glory, "

A beacon-light hung out for thee; Arise, arise! the light breaks o'er thee*

Thy name is graven on the throne Thy home is in the world of glory. Where thy Redeemer reigns alone.

2 TossYl on time's rude, relentless surges. Calmly, composed, and dauntless, stand:

For lo ! bej^ond those scenes emerges The bights that bound the promised land.

Behold ! behold ! the land is neai-ino;, Where the wild sea-storm's rage is o'er;

Hark ! how the heavenly hosts are cheering ; See in what throngs they range the shore I

3 Cheer up! cheer up! the day breaks o'er thee, Bright as the summer's noontide ray.

The star-gemm'd crowns and realms of glory

Invite thy happy soul away; A\vay ! away ! leave all for glory.

Thy name is graven on the throne; Thy home is in that world of glory,

Where thy Redeemer reigns alone.

t/OO Whate'er my God ordains is rigit. -t • M.

WHATE'ER my God ordains is • ight His will is ever just; Howe'er he orders now my cause, I will be still and trust. He is my God ; Though dark my road, He holds me that I shall not fall ; Wherefore to him I leave it all 556

SUBMISSION AND DELIVERANCE.

2 Whatever my God ordains is right,* He never will deceive ; He leads me hy the proper path, And so to him I cleave, And take content What he hath sent; His hand can turn my griefs away, And patiently I wait his day.

8 VVhate'er my God ordains is right; Though I the cup must drink That bitter seems to mj'^ faint heart, I will not fear or shrink ; Tears pass away With dawn of day ; Sweet comfort yet shall till my heart And pain and sorrow all depart.

936 -^* Mount Zion, which can not he waved. H M Psalm 125: 1.

THEIR, hearts shall not be moved Who in tlie Lord confide; But, firm as Zion's hill.

They ever shall abide ; As mountains shield Jerusalem, The Lord shall be a Shield to them.

2 His blessing -^n them rests.

Like freshening dew from heaven;

And succor from liis throne In all their need is given;

Omnipotence shall guard them Tveli,

And peace remain on Israel.

One like the Son of God

Is walking at their side, When by the fervid flame

And tiery furnace tried; And 'tis enough that he is neai, To strengthen them in every fear. 557

THE NEW LIFE. 937 Psalm m. P. M

fVO heaven I lift mine eye.

X To heaven, Jehovah's 11: rone, For there my Saviour sits on hi<^h, And tiieiice shall sti-ength anl aid supply

To all he calls his own. *2 He will not faint nor fail,

Nor cause thy feet to stray : For him no weary hours assail. Xor evening darkness spreads her vail

O'er his eternal day.

3 Beneath that light divine

Securely shalt tlion move; The sun with milder heanis shall shine, And eve's still queen her lamp incline

Benignant from above.

4 For he, thy God and Friend,

Shall keep thy soul from harm. In each sad scene of doubt attend. And guide thy life, and bless thiwe end,

IVith his almighty arm.

9)38 Lord, (o whom shall toe go. 12s & Ss

John G : G-8.

WHEN our purest delights are nijit in the blossom, Wlien tliDse we love best are liiitl low ; When grief plants in secret her thorn in the bosom, Deserted—'- to whom shall we go ? "

3 When, with error bewildered, our path becomes Ireary,

And tears uf despondency flow ; When the whole head is sick, and the whole heart is wetry. Despairing — *■ to whom sliall we go ? "

5 Where the sad. thir-t^- soul turns away from the spru ga

Uf pleasure this world can bestow. And sighs for another, and flutters its wings. Impatient — 'to whom shall we go?"

4 0 blest be that light which has parted the clouds,

And a path to the pilgrim can show ; That pierces the vail which the future enshrouds, And tells us to whom we shall no !

568

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RELAPSE AND RECOVERY.

t)ot/ ^^^^ *"*' '"^y tfatisgrexsions. -U* Mt

Psaliii 51.

THOU that hear'st when sinners cry, Though all my sins before thee lie, Behold me not with angry look, But blot their memorj^ from thy book.

2 Create my nature pure within. And form my soul averse to sin ; Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart,

Nor hide thy jDresence from my heart.

3 I can not live without thy light, Cast out and banished from thy sight; Tliy holy joys, my God, restore, And guarcl me that I fall no more.

4 Though I have grieved thy Spirit, Lord, His help and comfort still afibrd;

And let a sinner seek thy throne. To plead the merits of the Son.

940 The reiurnivg wanderer. L. M. 6 ImeS.

WEARY of wandering from my God, And now made willing to returr, 1 hear, and bow beneath the rod ;

For thee, for thee alone. I mourn : I have an Advocate above, A Friend before the throne of love.

2 O Jesus, full of truth and grace I More full of grace tlian I of sin ; Yet once again I seek thy face.

Open thine arms and take me in; And freely my backslidings l.eal. And love "the fiiithless sinner still. .559

THE NEW LIFE.

3 Thou know'st the way to bring me back,

My fallen spirit to restore ; O, for thy truth and mercy's sake,

Forgive, and bid me sin no more! The ruins of my soul repair. And make my heart a house of prayer.

9 1 1 Deliverance. L. M.

BEFORE thy throne with tearful eyes, M}' gracious Lord, I humbly fall; To thee my weary spirit flies. For thy forgiving love I call.

2 How free thy mercy overflows.

When sinners on thy grace rely I Thy tender love no limit knows; O, save me — -justly doomed to die I

3 Yes! thou wilt save; my soul is free!

The gloom of sin is fled away ; My tongue breaks forth in pniise to thee, And all my powers thy word obey.

4 Hence, while I wrestle with my foes, —

The world, the flesh, the hosts of hell,— Sustain thou me till conflicts close. Then endless songs my thanks shall tell

942 Turn thee unto me, etc. 0. M,

P.ulm25: 16.

THOU, Avhose tender mercy hears Contrition's humble sigh ; Whose hand indulgent wipes the tears From sorrow's weeping eye;

0

2 Sec Lord, before thy throne of grace, A wretched wanderer mojirn : Hast thou not bid me seek thy face? Hast thou not said — '^E^turu?" 560

RELAPSE AND RECOVERY.

3 And shall my guilty fears prevail

To drive me from thy feet? O, let not this dear refut^e fail, This only safe retreat!

4 Absent fi'om thee, my Guide! my Light!

Without one cheering ray. Through dangers, fears, and gloomy night. How desohite my way !

\ O; shine on this benighted heart, With beams of mercy shine ! And let thy healing voice imi^art A taste of joy divine.

0

943 0 for a closer tcalk tcith God I CM

FOR a closer walk with God ! A calm and heav'nly frame! A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb !

2 Where is the blessedness I knew

When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word?

3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed I

How sweet their memory still ! But they have left an aching void The world can never till.

4 Heturn, O holy Dove, return,

Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins tliat made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast.

6 The dearest idol I have known, Whatever that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 8G 561

THE NEW LIFE.

6 So sliall my walk be close witli Goil. Calm and serene nn- frame; So purer li<J^lit sliall nmrU tlie road Tliat leads me to the Lamb.

^} 1 4 0 that I were as in )>ioiiihs pitxi. L-. 1\! .

SWEET was the time \\\un\ iirst I tVlr The Saviour's pardoning 1)1( od Applied to cleanse my soul IVom guilt, And bring me home to God.

2 Soon as the morn the lig'ht revealed,

His praises tuned my tongue; And. when the evening sliade prevailed. His love was all my song.

3 In prayer, my soul drew near the Lord,

And'saw his glory shine; And when I read his holy word, I called each promise mine.

4 But now, when evening shade prevails,

My soul in darkness mourns; And when the morn the light reveals, No light to me leturns,

5 Rise, Saviour! help me to ]>revail,

And make my soul thy care ; I know thy mercy can not fail : Let me that mercy share.

Oln Grieve not the Spirit. 8« i '>S.

0 SAVIOUR, lend a listening cai. And answer my request ! Forgive, and wipe the falling tear, N'ow with thy love my spirit cheer, And set my heart at rest. 5G2

RELAPSE AND RECOVERY.

2 I monni tlie liidin«»-s of thy face;

Tlie absence of that smile, Which led me to a throne of ^i'l'ice, And j>-ave m^- soul a resting-place,

From earthly care and toil.

3 T is sin that sejKirates from thee

This poor benighted soul ; My folly and my guilt I see. And now upon the bended knee,

I yield to thy control.

4 Up to the place of thine abode

I lift mv waiting eye; To thee. O holy J.anSb of God ! Whose blood for me so freely flowec,

1 raise my ardent cry.

946 He hath borne our griefs. 7s. 6 HncS.

WEEPING soul, no longer mourn, Jesus all thy griefs hath borne; View him bleeding on the tree, Pouring out his life for thee; There thy every sin he bore, Weeping soul, lament no more. 2 Cast thy guilty soul on him, Find him mighty to redeem; At his feet thy burden lay. Look thy doubts and fears away; Now by faith the Son embrace, Plead his promise, trust his grace.

ill7 Jesus, Saviour, pity me. 7s. 6 lineS.

PITY, Lord ! this child of clay, ^Vho can only weep and pray- Only on thy love depend : TiioVi wlio art the sinner's Friend; Tlioa the sinner s only plea — Jesus, Saviour, pity me! 563

I

THE NEW LIFE.

2 Frnn thy flock, a striiyin|; lamb, Tender Shepherd, thou^li I am; Now, upon tlie nioiiutahi cold, Lost, I long to gtiiu the fold, And within thine arms to be : Jesus, Saviour, pity me I

8 O, where stillest streams are poured. In green pastures lead me. Lord I Bring me back, where angels sound Joy to the poor wanderer found : Evermore my Shepherd be : Jesus, Saviour, pity me !

948 The prodigal invited.

BROTHER, hast thou wandered far From thy Father's happy home, With thyself and God at war? Turn thee, brother; homeward come,

2 Hast thou wasted all the powers

God for noble uses gave? Squandered life's most golden hours? Turn thee, brother ; 6od can save.

3 He can heal thy bitterest wound.

He thy gentlest ]n-ayer can hear : Seek him, for lie may be found; Call upon him; he is near.

9i9 Father take me. 8s & 7s.

TAKE me, O my Father ! take me — Take me, save me. througii thj' Sa>n ; That which thou would'et have me, make Let thy will in me be done. [i^c?

2 Long from thee my footstep? straying, Thorny proved the way 1 trod ; Wear}' come I novr, and pray in t^ — Take me to thy love, my God ! 5G4

RELAPSE AND RECOVERY.

3 Fruitless years witli ^rief recalling

Humbly I confess my sin ! At thy feet, O Father, falling. To thy household taKe me in.

4 Freely now to thee I proffer

This relenting heart of mine; Freely, life and soul I offer. Gift unworthy love like thine.

5 Once the world's Redeemer, dying,

Bore our sins upon the tree ; On that sacritice relying. Now 1 look in hope to thee.

6 Father, take me ! all forgiving,

Fold me to thy loving breast; In thy love for ever living, I must be for ever blest.

950

Returning.

lOa.

A WEAK and weary dove with drooping wing, And tir'd of wand'ring o'er this wat'ry waste, Jesus, my ark ! once more a worthless thing To tliee I fly, thy pard'ning love to taste.

2 For since I left thy sweet, secure retreat,

In search of pleasures fair, though false and vain, My peace — my joy have flown ; no rest my feet Have found ; and now I turn to thee again !

6 I 've souglit for rest in friendship's hallow'd shrine,

But loved ones change, and earth's endearrtents eidj No love is true and lastinsr. Lord, but thine ; Henceforth, Incarnate Love, be thou uiy friend.

4 I 've sought to find a place to rest my f-^et In fame's alluring temple, bright and gay; In health, and competence, and pleasures sweet, But short and tran^^ient as tiie oassiug day.

b Yet all in vain ; o'er all this dreaiy waste Of sin and sorrow, toil and care, and paiti, No spot I 've found my weary feet to n.'St ; And now, sweet ark, I fly to thee again.

565

THE NEW LIFE.

SY:^n^ATHIES AND ACT.T ITIES.

ij^l Prayer for general peace. ■»-'• ^^

rpiIY footsteps. Lord, with joj-^ we trace, J- And iiiaik tlie conquests of thy grace; Comi)U'te the work thoii hast begun, And kt thy will on earth be done.

2 O, show thyself the Prince of Peace; Command the din of war to cease:

O, bid contending nations rest. And let thy love rule every breast!

3 Then peace returns with balmy wing; Glad plentj^ laughs, the vallc\vs sing; Reviving commerce lifts her head. And want and wo and hate have lied.

4 Thou good and wise, and righteous Lord, All move subservient to thy word;

O, soon let every nation i)rove The perfect joy of Christian love!

yQ^ I pray — Oiat thou shoiddsf keep, etc. -L. M. John 17 : 12.

WHILE others pray for gi-ace to die. O Loi-d, I pray for grace to live; For every hour a fresh snpi)ly ;

0 see rny need and freely give.

2 I do not dread the hour of death, If I am thine, no fears remain ; 3 know that witli my i>arting bicath

1 yield forever mortal pain.

8 E'en ii the darkness should appear Too deep for faith as well as sight, If I am thine thou wilt be near. And take me to thv heavenlv light, 6G6

SYMPATHIES AND ACTIVITIES.

4 But O! my LonT, in life's liiohway

1 cravo the sunshine of thy face; And every moment of tlie day I need thy strong- suppc rtino- o;racc.

5 1 dare not— will not— Lord, deny

That lieart and feet both go astray ; Therefore the more to thee I cry To keep me in the chosen way.

iJ The more my sin and unbelief

Keep me from walking near to thee. The more. Lord Jesus, is my grief— The more I long thy face to see.

^)^*^ I toan a father to the poor. 0. IM.

*^*^''' Jub29: Ifi.

BLEST is the man whose softening heart Feels all another's pain ; To whom the supplicating eye Was never raised in vain;

2 Whose breast expands with generous

A stranger's w^oes to feel ; [warmth, And bleeds in pity o'er the wound He wants the power to heal.

3 He spreads his kind, supporting arms.

To every child of grief: His secret bounty largely flows. And brings masked relief.

4 To gentle oftices of lo\ e

His feet are never slow; He views, through merry's meltir.? eje. A brother in a foe.

5 Peace from the bosom of his God

The Saviour's grace shall give ; And when he kneels before the tl rone, His trembling soul shall live.

567

THE NEW LIFE.

B'

t704 I delivered the poor and the /a ierless. 0. M.

Job 59; 12.

RIGHT Source of everlasting love, To thee our souls ^xe raise ; And to thy sovei'eii^n bounty rear A monument of praise.

2 Thy mercy gilds the path of Jfe

AV^ith every cheering ray, Kindl}^ restrains the I'ising tear, Or wipes that tear away.

3 To tents of wo, to beds of pa n.

Our cheerful feet repair. And witii the gifts thy hand bestows, Kelieve tlie mourners there.

4 The widow's heart shall sing for joy;

The orphan shall be fed ; The hunj^ering soul we '11 gladly pomt To Christ, the living Bread.

1/55 • ^^ have the poor always with you, C M

Matt. :;6: 11.

10R.D. lead the way the Saviour went, J By lane and cell obscure, And let our treasures still be spent. Like his, upon the poor.

2 Like him, through scenes of deep distress,

Wlio bore the world's sad weight. We, in their gloomy loneliness. Would seek the desolate.

3 For thou hast placed us side b}"- side

In this wide world of ill; And, that thy followers may be tried, The poor are with is stilf.

4 Small are the offerings we can make;

Yet thou hast taught us. Lord, If given for the Saviour's sake. They lose not their reward. 568

I

SYMPATHIES AND ACTIVITIES. OCCrj A new commaudmevt. ^' -'■'•*•

BE:S^EATH the shadow of the cross, As earthly hopes remove. His new coinmandnient Jesus gives, His blessecl word of love. 2 O, bond of union, strong and deep! O, bond of perfect peace! Not e'en the lifted ci-oss can harm, If we but hold to this. H Then, Jesus, be thy Spirit ours! And swift our feet shall move To deeds of pure self-sacritice. And the sweet tasks of love.

957 '^^<"*" '"'^ '^^ slightest word or deed. C. 31.

SCORN not the sliglitest word or deeJ, Nor deem it void of power ; There's fruit in eacli Avind-wafted seed, That waits its natal hour. 2 A whispered word may touch the heart, And call it back to life; A look of love bid sin depart, And still unholy strife. 8 No act falls fiuitless, none can tell How vast its power may be. Nor what results infolded d veil Within it silently. i Work on. despair not, bring thy mite. Nor care liow small it be, God is with all that serve ihe riglit, The holy, true, and free.

f)58 Make chonnehfor the streams of love. CM.

MAKE channels for the streams of love, Where they may brotidly run; And love has overflow tng streams. To till them every one. 569

THE NEW LIFE.

2 But if at any time we cease Such cliaunels to provide. The very founts of love for us Will soon be parched and dried.

'i For we must share, if we would keep, That blessing from above: Ceasing to give, we cease to have : Such is the law of love.

p^>*) Blessed are ye (hat sow, etc. ^- ti. M.

Isaiah 32 : 20.

OBE not faithless! with the mom 9 Cast thou abroad thy grain ! At noontide faint not thou forlorn,

At evening sow again ! Blessed are they, whate'er betide, AVho thus all waters sow beside.

3 Thou knowest not which seed shall grow, Or which may die, or live; In fairh. and hope, and patience, sowl

The increase God shall give. According to his gracious will — As best his purpose may fullill.

3 O, could our inward eye but view.

Our hearts but feel ari«:ht. What faith, and love, and hope can do, s

By their celestial might We should not say, till these be dead. The power that marvels wrought is fled.

D()0 John 12 :Z. CM.

SHE loved her Saviour, and to him Her costliest present brouo^ht; To crown his head, or grace his larae ]No gift too rare she tiiought. 570

SYMPATHIES AND ACTIVITIES.

2 So let the Saviour be adored.

And not the poor despised. Give to the hiui<iry fron your hoard. But all, give all to Chiist.

3 Go, clothe the naked, lead the bJind,

Give to the weary rest; For sorrow's children comfort fir.u., And help for all distressed ;

4 But give to Christ alone thy heart.

Thy faith, thy love supreme; Then for his sake thine alms impaTt, And so give all to him.

%\ 1 Pe^er 2 : 21-23. 0. M:

WHAT grace, O Lord, and beauty shone Around thy steps below; What patient love was seen in all Thy life and death of wo !

2 For, ever on thy burdened heart

A weight of sorrow hung; Yet no ungentle, murmuring word Escaped thy silent tongue.

3 Thy foes might hate, despise, revile,

Thy friends unfaithful prove; Unwearied in forgiveness still. Tliy heart could only love.

4 O ^ive us hearts to love like thee I

Like thee, O Lord, to grieve

Far more for others' sins than all

The wrongs that we rev^eive.

5 One with thyself, may every eye,

In us, thy brethren, see The gentleness and grace that spring From union. Lord! with thee. 571

THE NEW LIFE.

962 /» <^«« the fatherless Jindeth mercy . 0. iVi

H..8. 11 : 3.

OGEACIOUS Lord, whose mercies »-lse Above our utmost ueed, lucline thine eai- unto our crj", And hear tlie orphan plead.

2 Bereft of all a mother's love,

And all a mother's care, Lord, whither shall we flee for help? To whom direct our prayer?

3 To thee we flee, to thee we praj'^;

Tliou shalt our Father be : More than the fondest parent's care We And, O Lord, in thee.

4 Alread}^ thou hast heard our cry,

And wiped away our tears : Thy mercy has a refuse found To guard our helpless years.

5 O, let thy love descend on those

Wlio pity to us show; Nor let their children ever taste The orphan's cup of wo.

963 ^ /»'^>^^ o/ ^^'^ fatherless. C. M

Psalni C8 : 5.

WHERE shall the child of sorrow And A place for cahii repose? Thou! Father of the fatherless. Pity the orphan's woes !

2 What friend liave I in heaven or eailli,

What friend to trust but the*:? My fatlier's dead, my mother s dead. My God ! *' remember me."

3 Tliy gracious promise now fulfill.

And bid my troubles cease; In tliee the fatherless sliall find Pure mere}', grace, and peace. 572

SYMPATHIES ANE ACTIVITIES.

4 I 've not a secret care oi- pain But he that secret knows ; Thou Father of the ftitherless, Pity the orphan's woes.

9fi4- Bear ye one another's burdens. ^* -Dl.

^^^ ^ Gal. 6; 2.

nELP us. O Lord, thy yoke to wear, Delightinof in thy will; Each other's burdens learn to bear, The law of love fultill.

2 He that hath pity on the poor

Doth lend unto the Lord; And, lo ! his recompense is sure; For more shall be restored.

3 To thee our all devoted be.

In whom we move, and live; Freely we have received from thee; And freely may we give.

4 And while we thus obey thy word,

And every want relieve, O may we find it, gracious Lord ! More blest than to receive.

965 ^^^ ^'"''^ **" "^^ "*^ ^^^y mountain. ^5. M.

Isaiah 11 : 9.

HUSH the loud cannon's roar. The frantic warrior's call , [gore r

Why should the earth be drenched with Are we not brother s all ? a Want, from the wretch depart; Chains, from the captive fall; Sweet mercy, melt the oppressor's heart : Sufferers are brothers a.l. 3 Churclies and sects, strike dovn Each mean partition wall ; Let love each harsher feeling driwn : Christians are brothers all. 573

0

THE NEW LIFE.

4 Let love and truth alone

Hold human hearts in thrall. That heaven ito work at length may own. And men be brothers all.

j)()(> Establuh thou the work of our hands, o.

Psalm %)• 17

PRAISE our God to-day, His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath helped us on our way, And granted us success.

2 O happiest work below.

Earnest of joy above. To sweeten many a cup of wo By deeds of holy love !

3 Lord ! may it be our choice

This blessed rule to keep: Rejoice with tiieni that do rejoice. And weep with them that weei).

967

tlie mornitir/ sow thi/ need.

Eccl. 11 :6.

M

SOW in the morn thy seed ; At eve hold not tliy hand ; To doubt and fear give thou no heed; Broadcast it o'er the land.

2 Thou know'st not whicli shall thrive

The late or earl}^ sown ; Grace keeps the precious germ alive. When and wlierever strown.

3 The good, the fruitful ground

Expect not here nor there; On hillside and in dale 'ti^ found: Go forth, then, every v here!

4 And duly shall appear.

In verdure, beauty, strength.. The teiuler blade, the stalk, the e ir. And the full corn at length. 574

SYMPATHIES AND ACTIVITIES.

5 Thou canst not toll In vain ;

Cold. heat, the moist and dry. Shall foster and mature the grain For garners in the sky.

6 Thence, when the glorious end,

The day of God, is come, The angel-reapers shall descend, And heaven cry, Harvest-home.

9(j^ The orphan's prayer. i . M

WHAT though earthly friends may frown, Why should I dejected be? Father, let thy will be known,

Let me hnd my all in thee. Kever let my soul despair, God will hear the orphan's prayer ;

God will hear, God will hear the orphan's prayer.

2 Sorrow's child 1 long have been. Often for unkindness mourn'd; Friendless orphan, poor and mean,

By the proud and wealthy scorn'd. Still to God will 1 repair, . God will hear the orphan's prayer;

God will hear, God will hear the orphan's prayer.

a Earthly comforts fade and die. Sorrows oft our joys attend; But. if we on God' rely,

He will prove a constant friend. On him I'll cast ev'ry care. He regards the orphan's pn yer;

He regards, He regards the orphan's prayer. 575

THE NEW LIFE.

969 -P«"^'» 126: 6. 8s&7j

HE tliat goetli forth with weeping, Bearin<^ precious seed in love, Never tirin**;, never .sleepin<^, Findeth mercy from above.

2 Soft descend tlie dews of heaven;

Bright the ra3-s celestial shine; Tree ions fruits will tluis be given, Through the intluence all divine.

3 Sow th}^ seed; be never weary;

Let no fears thy soul annoy; Be the prospect ne'er so dreary Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy.

In the rising grain appear; Look again ; the llelds are whitening, For the harvest time is near.

970 ^i/e'» w^^^- Ss & 7s..

ALL around us. fair with flow( rs. Fields of beauty sleeping lie ; All around us clarion voices Call to duty stern and high.

2 Following every voice of mercy

AV'ith a trusting, loving heart; Let us in life's earnest labo^ Still be sure to do our part.

3 Now, to-day, and not to-morrow.

Let us work with all our might. Lest the wretched faint and perish In the coming storm}- night.

4 Now. to-uay. and not to-morrow,

Lest, before to-morrow s sun, We too, mournfully depnrting. Shall have left our woi k undone. 576

SYMPATHIES AND ACTIVITIES.

W

y7l Freely you have received, etc. oS, 7S & 4.

Math. 10 : 8.

ITIl my substance 1 will honor My Redeemer and my Lord ; Were ten thousand worlds my manor. All were nothing to his word:

Hallelujah! Now we offer to the Lord.

2 While the heralds of salvation

His abounding grace proclaim, Let his saints of ev"ry station Gladly join to spread his fame :

Hallelujah! Gifts we offer to his name.

3 May his kingdom be promoted ;

May the world tlie Saviour know;. Be to him these gifts devoted. For to him my all I owe:

Hallelujah! Run, ye heralds to and fro.

4 Praise the Saviour, all ye nations ;

Praise him, all ye hosts above; Shout with joyful acclamations His divine, victorious love:

Hallelujah! By this gift our love we'll prove.

972 That he xoho loveth God, etc. lls & lOs.-

lJohu4:21.

OHE whom Jeans loved has truly spoken ! ^ The liolier worship whicli Goil deij^ns to bless, Restores the lost, and heals the spirit brolien. And feeds the widow and the fatherless.

(2 Then, brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother I For where love drtrells, the peace of God is there .. To worsliip rightly is to love each other ;

Each smile a h^mn, each kiiid\y deed a prayer.

37 577

THE NEW LIFE.

3 Follow, with rererent steps, the great example Of him whose holy work was loing good ; So shall the wide earth seem our Father's temp k. Each loving life a psalm of gratitude.

1 Thus shall all shackles fall ; the stormy clangor

Of wild war-music o'er the earth shall cease ; Lovo shall tread out the baleful fires of anger, And in its ashes plant the tree of peace.

1)73 / the Lord will hasten it, etc. 1 Is ti ' ' Isaiah IfiO : 22.

DOWN the dark future, through long gemrations, The sounds of w-ar grow fainter, and then cease ; ■ j it ud like a bell with solemn, sweet vibrations, ^ I,

1 hear once more the voice of Christ say, " Peace ! ' t

2 Peace ! and no longer, from its brazen portals

The blast of war's great organ shakes the skies ; But beautiful as songs of the immortals, The holy melodies of love arise.

974 Peace on earth. Hs & lOs.

PEACE, peace on earth ! the heart of man for ever Through all these weary strifes foretells the day ; Bles,-;6il be God. the hope forsakes him never. That war shall end, and swords be sheathed for aye.

2 Peace, peace on earth ! for men shall love each other ; Hosts shall go forth to bless, and not destroy ; For man shall see in every man a brother, And peace on earth fulfill the angels' joy.

Q7^ ReMore 8uch a one in the spirit, etc. lOs.

^ ' *^ Gal. 6 : 1.

BREATHE thoughts of pity o'er a brother's fall, But dwell not with stern angei on his fault : The grace of God alone holds thee, holds all ;

Were that withdrawn, thou too would'st swerve an 1 halt

I Send back the wanderer to the Saviour's fold- That were an action worthy of a saint ; But not in malice let the crime be told. Nor publish to the world the evil taint.

3 The Saviour suflFers when his children slide ; Then i« his holy name l»y men blasphemed ! And he nfresh is "mocked and crucified. Even by those his bitter death redeemed.

578

SYMPAIHIES AND ACTIVITIES.

4 jiwbnke the sin, nnd yet in love rebuke Feel as one member in (mother's pjiin ; Win back the soul that his fair path forsook, And mighty and eternal is thy gain.

976 Work on, hope on. 8s & 58

EVERY day hath toil and trouble, Every heart hath care ; Meekly bear thine own full measure,

And thy brother's sliare. Fear not, shrink not. though the burden

Heavy to thee prove ; God shall lill thy mouth witli gladness, And thy heart with love.

2 Patiently enduring, ever Let thy spirit be

Bound, by links that can not sever, To hiunaiiity.

Labor, wait! thy master labored Till his task was done;

Count not lost thy fleeting moments- Life hath but begun.

^ Labor! wait! though midnight shadows

Gather round thee here. And the storm above thee lowering

Fill thy heart with fear- Wait in hope! the morning dawneth

When the night is gone, And a peaceful rest awaits thee

When thy work is done.

579

THE NEW LIFE.

PRIVATE DEVOTIONS.

977 Far from my thoughta vain world hcjon h. m

TP \R from my thoughts, vahi woi (1 ! be X Let mv religious liours alone : .gone, Fahi wonkl mine eyes my Saviour see; I wait a visit, Lord! from thee.

2 My heart grows warm with holy fire. And kindles with a pure desire ; Come, my dear Je^.Ms! from above, And feed my soul with heavenly love.

3 Blest Saviour, what delicious fare— How sweet thine entertainments are . Never did anirels taste above Redeeming grace and dying love.

4 Hail, o-reat Immanuel. all-divine! In thee thv Father's glories shine : Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest One. That eyes have seen, or angels known .

Q7j^ Abide xcith us for it is toward evening. L. M

SUN of my soul ! thou Saviour dear, It is not nificht if thou be near : O, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant's eyes !

2 When soft the dews of kindly sleep My wearied evelids gently steep.

Be mv last thought— how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast.

3 \bide with me from morn till eve, i For witliout thee I can not live ;

\bide with me when night is nigh. For without thee I dare not die. 580

M

PRIVATE DEVOTIONS.

4 Be ue-dY to bless me when 1 wake, Ere throu<»,li the world mj^ way I take; Abide with ine till in thy love I lose myself in heaven above.

979 The fullneae of God. L. 31,

Eph. 3: 19.

Y God. my heart with love intlamo. That I may in thy hol}^ name Aloud in son^s of praise rejoice. While 1 have breath to raise my voice.

2 No more let my ung-rateful heart One moment from thy praise depart; But live and sino-, in sweet accord, The glories of my sov'reign Lord.

3 Jesus ! thou hope of glory, come.

And make my heart thy constant home : Tiirough all the remnant of my days, O let me speak and live thy praise !

)f^0 In the night loatchet. 8s & 4.

IV-ialui 63 : G.

IN silence of the voiceless niglit, [flee,

When, chased by dreams., the slurtbera Whom, in the darkness, do I seek, O God, but thee? ' And if there weigh uvo" i^iy breast, Vague memories of the day forgore Scarce knowing why, I fly to thee,

And lay them dowri. Or, if it be the gloom that comes, In token of impending ill, My bosom liecds not what it is

Since 't is thy wUj For O I in spite of constant care, Or augiit beside, how joyfully 1 pass til at solitary hour, My God, with thee! 581

II

THE NEW LIFE.

5 More. ..ranqiiil tliaii the stilly night, More peaceful than that voiceless hour, Supreiuel}' blest, my bosom lies

Beneath thy power.

6 For what on earth can I desire, Of all it hath to offer me? Or wl»om in heaven do I seek,

O God. but thee ?

981 In the world, but not of it. L. M

OH that 1 could for ever dwell. Delighted at the Saviour's feet; Behold tlie form I love so well, And all his tender words repeat !

2 The world shut out from all my soul. And heaven brought in with all its bliss, O! is there auglit, from pole to pole, One moment to compare with this?

3 This is the hidden life I prize — A life of penitential love; When I my follies most despise.

And raise my highest thoughts above;

4 When all 1 am I clearly see

And freely own with deepest shame ; W^hen the Redeemer's love to me Kindles within a deathless flame.

5 Thus would I live till nature fail. And all my former sins forsake; Then rise to God within the vail, And of eternal joys partake.

t/0^ Retirement and meditation. Ij. M

Psalm 4 : 4.

p ETLj'EN', my roving heart, return, l\i And chase these shadowy forms no more} Seek out some solitude to mourn, And thy forsaken God implore. 582

PRIVATE lEVOTIONS.

2 0 thoii, groat God, whose piercing eye Distinctly marks each deep recess ; In tliese sequestered hours draw nigh. And with thy presence till the place.

8 Through all the windings of my heart, My search let heavenly wisdom guide And still its radiant beams impart Till all be searched and purified.

4 Tlien, with the visits of thy love.

Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer; Till every grace shall join to prove That God has fixed his dwelling there.

9^3 The gate of Heaven. L. M. D.

OUR Father God ! not face to face May mortal sense commune with thee, Nor lift the curtains of that place

Where dwells thy secret Majesty: Yet whereso'er our spirits bend

III rev'rent faith and humble prayer, Thv promised blessing will descend, And we shall find thy Spirit there.

•2 Lord ! be the spot where now we meet

An open gateway into \ eaven ; Hei-e may we sit at Jesus' feet,

And feel our deepest sins forgiven. Here may desponding care look up ;

A nd sorrow lay its burden dowr , Or learn of him, to drink the cup.

To bear the cross, and win the cirjwn.

3 Here may the sick and wandering soul ; To truth still blind, to sin a slave. Find better than Bethe,-da s pool. Or than Siloam's healing wave; 583

THE NEW LIFE.

And may we learn, while here apart From the world's passion an J its strife,

I'luit thy true shrine 's a lovin^^ heart, And thy best praise a holy life I

*)S4 Jou uuspealcable. v. M,

''^^ ^ ^ 1 Pet. 1 : 8.

U AVEET is the prayer whose holy stream O In earnest pleading tlows; De\otion dwells upon the theme. And warm and warmer glows.

'I Faith grasps thehlessing she desires, Hope points the upward gaze; And love, untrembling love, inspires The eloquence of praise.

3 But sweeter fav the still, small voice.

Heard bv the human ear, When God hath made the heart rejoice, And dried the bitter tear.

4 Nor accents flow, nor words ascend;

All utterance faileth there ; But listening spirits comprehend. And God accepts the prayer.

985 OmiDiunoD with Chd in retirement. C. M

FAR from the world. O Lord, I tlee. From strife and tumult far: From scenes were Satan wages still His most successful war.

2 Tiie calm retreat, the silent shade,

With i^raver and praise agree; And seem by thy sweet boui ty r^ade For tliose wlio follow thee.

3 There, if thy Spirit touch the sou ^

And grace her mean abode, O, with what peace and joy. and love. She then communes with God! 584

PRIVATE DEVOTIONS.

i There, like the nio'litingale she pours Her solitary lays; Nor asks a witness of her song, Nor tliirsts for human praise. 5 Author and Guardian of my life! Sweet Source of light divine, And all liarmonious names m one— My Saviour!— thou art mine! f, What thanks 1 owe thee, and what lovo- A boundless, endless store— Shall echo through the realms above, When time shall be no more.

QSiJt Secret prn;/er. O. i-.

«^^^ Matt. G: 6.

T^ ATHER divine, thy piercing eye r Sees through the darkest iiij^ht ; In deep retirement thou art nigh, With heart-discerning sight.

2 There may that piercing eye survey

My duteous homage paid, Witii every morning's dawning ray And every evening's shade.

3 O let thv own celestial lire

The incense still intlame ; While my warm vows to thee aspire, Throuirh my Redeemer's name.

4 So shairthe visits of thy love

Mv soul in secret bless ; So slialt thou deign in worlds above Thy suppliant to cor fess,.

9S7 Sunctif!/ the Lord God in y'>''^J^^'^^l^ ^"

01 COULD I find, from day to day, 1 \ nearness to my God, Then would my hours glide sweet away While leaning on his word.

THE NEAV LIFE.

2 Lord, I desire with thee to live

Anew from day to day, III joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away.

3 Blest Jesus, come and rule my hef.rt,

And make me wholly thine. That 1 may never more depart, Nor grieve thy love divine.

4 Thus, till my last, expiring breath,

Tiiy goodness 1 Ml adore ; And when my frame dissolves in death, My soul shall love thee more.

988 I am 8tUl xoith thee. S. M,

Psalm 139 ; 18.

8 TILL with thee, O my God, I would desire to be ; By day, by night, at liome, abroad, I would be still with thee ; —

2 With thee, when dawn comes in.

And calls me back to care ; Each day returning to begin AVith thee, my God, in prayer; —

3 With thee, amid the crowd

Tliat throngs the busy mart. To l»ear thy voice, *mid clamor loud Speak softly to my heart ; —

4 With thee, when day is dene.

And evening calnis the mind : The setting as the rising sun With thee my heart would find

5 AVith thee, when darkness brings

The signal of repose. Calm in the shadow of thy wings, Mine eyelids I would close. 586

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6 With thee, in thee, by faith I

Abiding I would be ; By day, by night, in life, in death, I would be still with thee.

989 Your life is hid loith Christ vi God. Ts

Coll. 3 . 3.

LET my life be hid in thee, Life of life, and Light of light ! Love's illimitable Sea ! Depth of peace, of power the Hight .

2 Ijet my life be hid in thee.

When my foes are gathering round; Covered with thy panoply, Safe within thy holy ground.

3 Let my life be hid in thee,

From vexation and annoy; Calm in thy tranquillity. All my mourning turned to joy.

4 Let my life be hid in thee;

VV^hen my strength and health shall fail, Let thine immortality In my dying hour prevail.

990 That I may xoin Christ. 7s, HoubiC

Phil. 3 : 8.

lESUS, Saviour all divine, • 1 Hast tliou made me truly thine ^ Hast tliou bought me by tliy bloo:l? lieconciled my heart to God ? Hearken to my tender prayer. Let me thine own image bear ; Let me love thee more and more. Till I reach heaven's blissl il shore. 2 Tliou canst fit me by thy grace Foi- the heavenly dwelling-pLace ; All thy promises are sure. Ever shall thy love endure; 587

THE NEW LIFE.

xThen what more could I desire, How to greater bliss aspire? All I need, in thee I see. Thou art all in all to nie.

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991 Thou God seest me. 7 9.

Gen. IG : 13.

n OD is in the loneliest spot VT Present, though thou know it not; Morning vows and evening prayer Make a Bethel everywhere.

2 Go where duty guides thy feet ; There good angels thou shalt meet; Hosts of God thou canst not see, Watch thy steps and wait on thee.

99^ I make mention of you, etc. l^S & 11 8.

Rom. 1;9.

WHEN far from the hearts where our fondest thoughts cen- Denied for a time their loved presence to share ; [ter, In spirit we meet, when the closet we enter, And hold sweet communion together in prayer I

2 0! fondly I think, as night's curtains surround them, The Shepherd of Israel tenderly keeps,

The angels of light are encamping around them.

They are watched by the eye that ne'er slumbers nor sleeps*

3 When the voice of the morning once more shall awake them, And summon them forth to the calls of the day,

I will think of that God who will never forsake them, The Friend ever near though all else be away.

4 Then -why should one thougl t of anxiety seize U8, Though distance divide us fr^m those whom we lovet

They rest in the covenant mercy of .Jesus,

Their prayers meet with ours in the mansions above.

5 0 ! sweet bond of friendship, whate'er may betide us, Thiiugh on life's stormy billows our barks ui:iy be driren,

Though distance, or trial, or death may divide us, Eternal re-uuiou awaits u.< in heaven

588

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QQ^ The things that are unieen are eienuxl L- "• *^*^*J ^ 2 Cor. 4:18.

THY will be done ! I will not fear The f:ite provided by thy love; Thoiio-h clouds and darkness shroud me here, I know that all is bright above. 9 The stars of heaven are shining on, [tear?,; Thouoii these frail eyes are dinuned wvtl) The hopes of earth indeed are gone. But are not ours the immortal years."

3 Father! forgive the heart that clings,

Thus trembling, to the things of time; And bid my soul, on angel wings, Ascend into a purer clime.

4 There shall no doubts disturb its trust,

No sorrows dim celestial love ; But these afflictions of the dust, Like shadows of the night, remove.

5 E'en now, above, there's radiant day.

While clouds and darkness brood belcw; Then, Father, joyful on my way To drink the bitter cup I go.

OQ/t Bkf^sed are they that mour}i. L' M-

•'•^T^ Mail. 5; 4.

DEEM not that they are blest alone Whose davs a peaceful tenor l<eep; The God who'loves our race has sliown A blessing for the eyes that weep.

2 The light of smiles shall fill again The lids that overflow with tears, And weary hours of wo and pain Are earnests of serener years. 589

THE NEW LIFE.

3 O, there are days of hope an.l rest

For every dark and troubled night!

And grief may bide an evening guest.

But joy shall come witli early light.

4 And thou who o'er thy friend's low bier

Dost shed the bitter drops lilve rain, Hope that a brighter, happier si)here Will give him to thy arms again.

5 Nor let the good man's trust depart,

Tliougii life its common gifts deny, _ Though with a pierced ancf broken liearf; And spurned of men, he goes to die.

6 For God hath marked each anguished day

And numbered every secret tear; And heaven's lonof age of bliss shall pay For all his children sutler here.

yj5 Let not the water-Jload overjlow me. L. M Psalm 69 ; 15.

nOD of my life, to thee I call; VJ Afflicted, at thy feet I fall; When the great water-floods prevail, Leave not my trembling heart to fail.

2 Friend of the friendless and the faint. Where should I lodge my deep complain* « Where— but with thee, whose open d »or Invites the helpless and the poor?

3 He Avho has helped me hitherto

Will help me all the journey through, And give me daily cause to raise New trophies to his endkss praise.

i Thougli rough and thorny be the road. It leads thee home, apace! to God ; Then count thy present trials small. For heaven will make amends for all. 590

APrilCTTjNR.

996 God only is 'My rotlc. L, M

Psahn a 'z.

MY spirit looks to God '.iloiie ; My rock and refuge is his throiie ; In all my fears, in all my straits, jNFy soul* for his salvation waits. 2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your wa^ s; Pour out your hearts before his facc^; When helpers fail and foes invade, Ood is our all-sufficient aid.

997 ^efe. 4:15. L. M. 6 linei'

AS oft. with worn and weary feet We tread earth's ruo;ged v^lJcy o'er, Tlie tliought — how comfortiao- luid sweet!

Christ took this ve^y path l/efore ! Our Avants and weaknesses he knows. From life's first dawning to its close.

2 Do sickness, feebleness, or pain, Or sorrow in our puth appear ? The recollection will remain,

More deeply did he suffer here I His life, how truly sad and brief, Filled up with suffering and with grief!

5 If Satan tempt our hearts to stray, And whisper evil thiugs within. So did he, in the desert way.

Assail our Lord with thoughts of sin ; When worn, and in a feeble liour, The tempter came with all his power.

i. Ju«t such as I, this earth he trod. With every human ill but sin ; And, tliough indeed the Son of Go(t,

As I am now, so he has been. My God, my Saviour, look on rac With pity, love, and sympathy. 591

THE NEW LIFE.

998 The refiner's fire. L. 31.

Mai. 3 : 3.

SAVIOUR! though my rebellious will Has been, by thy blest power, renewed , Yet ill its seeret workings still How much remains to be subdued !

2 Oft [ recall, witii grief and shame.

How many years their course had run Ere p^race my murmuring heart oY*rcanie,

Kre I could say, "Thy will be done!" a At length thy patient, wondrous love,

TJnchanging, tender, pitying, strong, Availed that stony heart to move.

Which had rebelled, alas ! so long. i Then was I taught by thee to say,

•^Do with me what to thee seems best; Give, take, whate'er tliou wilt away.

Health, comfort, usefulness, or rest. 5 -'Be my whole life in sufl'ering spent,

But let me be in suftering thine; Still, O my Lord, I am content, *

Thou now hast made thy pleasure mine.*'

999 Touched with the feeling of &c. L. M. 6 lines.

Hob. 4 : 15.

WHEN gathering clouds around 1 view. And days are dark and frieiids are U-^- • On him I lean, who not in vain. Experienced evciy human pain. He sees my wants, allays my fears. And counts and treasures up my tears.

3 If aught should tempt my soul to stray Fi'om heavenly wisdom's narrow way, To -fly the gooil I would pursue.

Or do the ill I would not do; Still, he who felt temptation's power, Will guard me in that dangei'ous hour. 692

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5 When, sorrowing, o'er some stone I bend. Which covers all that was a friend ; And from his hand, his voice, his smile, Divides me for a little while — My Saviour marks the tears I shed, For ''Jesus wept" o'er Lazarus dead.

I And, O ! when I have safely pass'd Through every conflict but the last. Still, Lord, unchanging, watch beside My dying bed, for thou hast died ; Then point to realms of cloudless day, And wipe the latest tear away.

1000 -^^ca* brought loio,.and he helped me. L. M.

Psalm 116: 6.

WILL extol thee, Lord on high : At thy command diseases fly ; Who, but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave ? 2 Thine anger but a moment stays, Thy love is life and length of days : Tliough grief and tears the night employ, The morning star restores our joy.

iQQl 0 Lord, save me, and I shall be saved. 0. M.

Jer. 17 : 14.

GREAT Source of boundless power and Attend my mournful cry ; [grace I

In hours of dark and deep distress. To thee alone I fly.

2 Thou art my Strength, my Life, my Stay :

Assist in \ feeble trust; O, drive my gloomy fears away. And raise me from the dust !

3 Fain would I call thy grace to mind,

And trust thy glorious name : Jehovah, powerful. <vise, and kind, Forever is the same. 38 59.S

THE NEW LIFE.

4 Thy presence, Lord, can cheer my heart,

When earthly comforts die; Thy voice can bid my pains depart, And raise my pleasures high.

5 Here let me rest — on thee depend,

My God, my Hope, my All ; Be thou my everlasting Friend, And I shall never fall.

1002 Thou rulest the raging of the sea. C M

Psalm 89 . 9.

rro Thee, my God, whose presence fills 1 The earth, and seas, and skies. To thee, whose name, whose heart is Love, With all my powers I rise.

2 Troubles in long succession roll ;

Wave rushes upon wave ; Pity, O pity my distress ! Thy child, thy suppliant, save I

3 O bid the roaring tempest cease;

Or give me strength to bear Whate'er thy holy will appoints, And save me from despair !

4 To thee, my God, alone I look,

On thee alone confide ; Thou never hast deceived the soul Tliat on thy grace relied.

5 Though oft thy ways are wrapt in clouds

Mysterious and unknown, Truth, righteousness, and mercy s^and The pillars of thy throne.

i003 Acts \A: 22. CM

( iHRIST leads me through no dai kcr r'«oni \J Than he went through before : He that into God's kingdom conies Must n\ter by this door 594

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Come, Lord, ^vllen g-racc hath made rie meet

Th}^ blessed face to see; For if thy work on earth be sweet,

What niiist thj' glory be? Then I shall end my sad complaints,

i^nd weary, sinful days. And join with those triumphant saints

That sing Jehovah's praise.

()u4 WJien tJie waves arise, thou stillesf them. 0. M

Psalm 89 ; 9.

AFFLICTION is a stormy deep, Where wave resounds to wave; Though o'er our heads the billows roll, We" know the Lord can save.

2 When darkness, and when sorrows rose,

And pressed on every side, The Loj-d hath still sustained our steps, And still hatii been our guide.

3 Perhaps, before the morning dawn,

He will restore our peace; For he who bade the tempest roar Can bid the tempest cease.

4 Here will we rest, here build our hopes

Nor murmur at his rod ; He 's more to us than all the world, Our Health, our I^ife, our God.

005 Songn in the night. CM,

Job 35: 10.

OTHOU who driest the mourner's tear, Ho'v dark this world wv)n d be. If, when deceived and Avoundtd here, We could not fly to thee. 2 But thou wilt heal the broken heart, Which like the plants that throw Their fragrance from the wounded part, Breathes sweetness out of woe. 595

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3 When joy no longer soothes or cl leers,

And e'en the hope that tlirew

A moment's .sparkle o'er our tears

Is cUmmed and vanished too;

4 O, who would bear life's stormy doom,

Did not tliy wing of love Come, brightly wafting tlirough the gloonij Our peace-braneh from above?

5 Then sorrow, touched by thee, gi-ows

With more than rapture's ray ; Ibrigh • The darkness shows us worlds of light We never saw by day.

lOOG

God is my portion for ever. \J- M

Psalm 73 : 26.

MY times of sorrow and of joy. Great God ! are in thy hand ; My choicest comforts conic from thee, And go at thy command.

2 If thou should'st take them all away.

Yet would I not repine ; Before they were possessed by me. They were entirely thine.

3 Nor would I drop a murmuring word.

Though all the world were gone, But seek enduring happiness In thee, and thee alone.

1007 ^<"^ ^-^ '^*^ strength of my heart. 0. M. D

'PsmIih r.i: 26.

HAPPY are they who learn in tliee, Though patient suftering teach. The secret of enduring strength.

And praise too deep for speech ; Peace that no pressure from witliout. Nor strife within can rcacii. 5%

AFFLICTIONS.

2 Safe ill thy sanciify'ng grace,

Alinlgljty to restore. Borne onward — sin and death t-ehind

And love and life before — O let iiiv sonl abound in hope,

And 1 raise thee evermore I

[l)()3 The Lord icill strengthen him, etc. CM.

Psiilin tl . 3.

WHEX languor and disease invade This trembling house of cla}'-, 'T is sweet to look beyond my pains And long to fly away:

2 Sweet to look inward, and attend \ The whispers of his love ;

Sweet to look upward to the place AVhere Jesus pleads above:

3 Sweet to look back, and see my name

In life's fair book set down; Sweet to look forward, and behold Eternal joys my own:

4 Sweet to rejoice in lively hope.

That when my change shall come, Angels sliall hover round n.y bed, And waft my spirit home:

5 Sweet in his faithfulness to rest,

Whose love can never end ; Sweet on his covenant of g/ace For all things to depend.

6 If such the sweetness of the streams,

What must the fountain be, Where saints and angels draw their bliss Immediately from thee ! '7 O may the unction of these truths For ever with me stay ; Till, from her sin-worn cage dismiss'd. My spii'it flies away. 597

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1009 ^^* sorroioa of death compassed me. 0. Al.

Psalm 110: 3.

Y God, thy service well demands The iTmiiaiit of my days: Why was this fleeting breath renew'd, But to renew thy praise? "t Thine arms of everlasting love Did this weak frame sustain; When life was hov'ring o'er the grave, And nature sunk with pain. $ Thou, when the pains of death were felt, Didst chase the fears of hell. And teach my pale and quiv'riug lips Thy matchless grace to tell. 4: Calmly I bow'd my fainting liead

On tlij^ dear, faithful breast; \

Pleas'd to obey my Father's call To his eternal rest.

5 Into thy hands, my Saviour God,

Did I my soul resign, In firm dependence on that truth Which made salvation mine.

6 Back from tlie borders of the grave,

At thy command I come. Nor will I urge a speedier flight To my celestial home.

1010 Chrixt our Refuge. CM.

Heb. f : 18.

iN ev'ry trouble sharp ad strong,

My soul to Jesus flies; ,

My anchor-hold is firm in him, |

When swelling billows rise. ' ^ His comforts bear mv spirits up, I trust a faithful God;

The sure foundation of my hope i

Is in a Savioui-'s blood. !

598 I

AFFLICTIONS.

3 Loud halleluiahs sing, mj soiJ, To thy Recleemer's name ; In joy and sorrow, life and death, His love is still the same.

Qll Entire submission 0. i'l .

AND can mv heart aspire so high, To say—'- My Father God !*' Lord, at thy feet I long to lie, And learn to kiss the rod.

2 I would submit to all thy will.

For thou art good and wise ; Let every anxious thought be still. Nor one faint murmur rise.

3 Thy love can cheer the darlvsome gloom,

And bid me wait serene ; Till hopes and joys immortal bloom, And brighten all the scene.

4 My Father ! O permit my heart

To plead her humble claim ; And ask the bliss those words impart, In my Redeemer's name.

[012 Out of the depths. C. M

Psalm 13( : 1.

THOU! who, in the olive shade, When the dark hour came on. Didst, with a breath of at wenly ail, Strengthen thy suffering Son. —

2 O, by the anguish of that niglit.

Send us now blest relief; Or to the cliastened,let thj* iright Hallow^ this whelming grief.

3 And thou, that, when the starry sky

Saw the dread strife begun. Didst teach adoring faith to crj'. Father ! thy will be done ; 599

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4 % thy meek Spirit, thou, of all That t'er have mourned the cLief, Blest Saviour! if the stroke must fall, Hallow this whelming grief.

lOlH One thing have 1 desired. 0. M

^ Psalm 27: 4.

ITH earnest longings of the mind, M}' God, to tiiee I look ; So pants the hunted hart to tind And taste the cooling brook.

2 When shall I see thy courts of grace,

And meet my God again ? So long an absence from thy face My heart endures with pain.

3 'Tis with a mournful pleasure now

I tliink on ancient days ; Then to thy house did numbers go, And all our work was praise.

4 But why, my soul, sunk down so far,

Beneatli this heavy load? Why do my thoughts indulge despair, And sin against my God?

5 Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand

Can all thy woes remove ; For I sliall yet before him st-^nr. And sing restoring love.

101 4 Tkoit. hast loosed my Ijnda. ^. M

Ppalm IIG: 16.

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OAV to thy heav'nly Father's prtisej My heart, thy tribute bring : That goodness which prolongs my days

With grateful pleasure sing. Whene'er he sends afflicting pains,

His mercy holds the rod ; His pow'i-ful word the lieart sustains, And speaks a faithful God. 600

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3 A faithful God is ever nigh, When humble grief implore?; His ear attends each plaintive feign, He pities and restores. A Lord, I am thine, forever thine, N'or shall inj purpose move; Thy hand, that loosed my bonds of pain, Has bound me with thy love.

1015 Wliom the Lord loveth he chnsteneth. b. Jl. Heb. 12 : 6.

O W tender is thy hand, O th-ou most gracious Lord I Afflictions come at thy command, And leave us at thy word.

2 How gentle was the rod

Tliat chasten'd us for sin ! How soon we found a smiling God Where deep distress had been!

3 A FatherV hand we felt,

A Fatiier's heart we knew; 'Mid tears of penitence we knelt, And found his word was true.

4 Now we will bless the Lord,

And in his strength confide; For ever be his name ador'd, For there is none beside.

lOlG ^earf vie to the Rock, etc. S. M.

Psalm 61 2.

WHEX overwhelmed with grief, My heart within me dies, Helpless, and far from all relief. To heav'n I lift mine eyes. 2 O. lead me to the Hock

That'? high above my hea 1, AjkI make the covert of thy wings My shelter and my shade. 601

THE NEW LIFE.

3 Within thj' presence, Lord,

For ever I '11 abide ; Thou art tlie tow'r of my defei se, The refuge where I hide.

1017 '^he boxo in the cloud. S. M ■

OUT of the depths of wo, To thee, O Lord ! I cry ; Dai-kness surrounds thee.' but 1 know Tliat thou art ever nigh. 2 Like them T watch and pray, AVho for the morning long; Catch the first gleam of welcome day, Then burst into a song. S Glory to God above !

Tlie waters soon will cease; For lo, the swift returning dove Brings home the sign of peace!

4 Though storms thy face obscure,

And dangers threaten loud. Thy holy covenant is sure; Thy bow is in the cloud !

101 0 ^^^^ dealeth with you as with Donfi. S. lU

Heb. 12 : '.

TJj OW gracious, and how wise, n Is our chastising God ; And. 0 1 how rich the blessings are Which blossom from his rod! 2 He lifts it up on high With pity in his heart, Tliat every stroke his children feei May grace and peace impart. a Instructed thus they bow.

And own his sovereign sway; TJiey turn their erring footsteps back To his forsaken way. G02

AFFLICTIONS.

4 Hi? covenant love they seek,

And seek the happy bands That closer still enoage their .aearts To honor his commands.

.") Our Father, we consent To discipline divine; And bless the pain that makes our sO.ils Still more completely thine.

(> Su]) ported by thy love,

We tend to realms of peace, Wiiere every pain shall far remove, And every frailty cease.

1011' 'P^^ inioard man is reneioed, etc. S. M

2 Cor. 4 : 16.

VU E love this outward world, VV Its fair sky overhead. Its morning's soft, gray mist unfurled, Its sunsels rich and red.

2 But there 's a world within

That hig-her glory hath ; A life the struggling soul must win — The life of joy and faith.

3 For this the Father's love

Doth shade the world of sense, Tlie bounding play of health lemove And dim the sparkling glance ;

i That, though the earth grows dull. And earthly pleasures few, The spii-it gain its wisdom full To suffer and to do.

5 Holy this world within.

Unknown to sound or sight — Die world of vict'ry over sin. Of faith, and love, and light. 603

THE NEW LIFE.

1020 Perfect peace in Chrixt. S. M.

Isaiah 26 : 3.

THOU very present aid 111 sulteriii^ and distress, The soul which still on thee is stayed, Is kept in i)erfect peace.

2 The soul, by faith reclined

On the Redeemer's bi-east, 'Mid ra^ino- storms exults to find An everlasting rest.

3 Sorrow and fear are gone

Whene'er tli}^ ftice appears: It stills tlie sighing orphan's moan, And dries the widow's tears :

4 It hallows every cross ;

It sweetly comforts me; Makes me forget my every loss, And lind my all in thee.

5 Jesus, to wliom I fly.

Doth all my wislies fill: Wiiat though created streams are dry, I have tiie fountain still

6 Stripped of my earthly friends,

I find them all in One; And peace and joy that never ends, And heaven in Christ begun.

10^1 One for evermore with thee. S

pRTN^CE of Peace ! control my will ; I Bid this struggling heart be'still; Bid my fears and doublings ce*ise — Hush my spirit into peace. 2 Thou hast bought me with tl> blood, Opened wide tiie gate to God ; Peace I ask — but peace must be, Lord, in being one with thee. 6Q4

AFFLICTIONS.

3 May thy will, not mine, be done; May thy will and mine be one : Chase these donbtino's from my heart; Kow thy perfect peace impart.

4 Saviour, at thy feet I fall; Thou my Life, my God, my All. Let thy"happy servant be

One for evermore with thee.

1 0'^2 Correct me, but with judgment. *^'

GENTLY, gently lay thy rod On my sinful head, O God! Stay thy wrath, in mercy stay, Lest I sink beneath its sway.

2 Heal me, for my flesh is w^eak ; Heal me, for thy grace 1 seek; This my only plea I make — Heal me for thy mercy's sake.

3 Who. within the silent grave, Shall proclaim thy power to save? Lord ! my sinking soul reprieve; Speak, and I shall rise and live.

4 Lo! he comes— he heeds my plea; Lo! he comes— the shadows flee; Glory round me dawns once more; Risel my spirit, and adore!

1023 Affliction Cometh not forth of the du't. 79,

Job ^: '

JfT IS my happiness below,

1 Not to live without the cross, But the Saviour's powe r to know. Sanctifying every loss. 2 Trials must and will befall ; But with humble faith to see IjOvc inscribed upon them all — This is hapoiness to me. 605

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3 Did I meet no trials here,

No chastisement b}^ the way; Might I not, with reason, fear I should prove a cast-awar ?

4 Trials make the promise sweet ;

Trials ^ive new life to prayer ; Trials bring me to his feet — Lay me low, and keep me there.

I 024 -4/^ thy loaves and thy billows, etc. OS & 7s Psalm 43; 7.

T^ULL of trembling expectation, r Feeling much and fearing more, Mighty God of my salvation !

1 thy timely aid implore; Suffering Son of Man. be near me,

All my sufferings to sustain ; By thy sorei- griefs to cheer me.

By thy more than mortal pain.

2 Call to mind that unknown anguish.

In thy days of flesh below ; When thy troubled soul did languish

Under a whole world of wo; When thou didst our curse iidierit,

Groan beneath our guilty load. Burdened with a wounded spirit.

Bruised by all the wrath of God.

3 By thy most severe temptation,

In that dark, Satanic hour; By thy last, mysterious passion,

Screen me from the adverse powo By thy fainting in tlie garden,

By thy bloody sweat, 1 pray. Write upon my heart the pardon,

Take my sins and fears away. 606

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f By the travail of thy spirit,

B}' thine outcry on tlie tree, By thine ao;onizi'no: merit,

In my pangs, remember me! By thy pani>-s of crucifixion,

Myweak,(lying soul befriend; ><ake me patient in alHiction,

Keep me faithful to the end.

i 0 2 5 A/terionnl. 8s & 7s.

Heb. 12 : 11.

HY should I, in vain repining. Mourn the clouds that cross my way ; Since my Savioni-'s presence shining Turns my darkness into day ?

2 Eartldy honor, earthly treasure,

All the warmest passions win. And the silken wings of pleasure Only waft us on to sin.

3 But. within the vale of sorrow,

All with tempests overblown, Purer liglit and joy we borrow From the face of God alone.

4 Welcome, then, each darker token !

Mercy sent it from above! So the heart, subdued, not broken, Bends in fear, and melts with love.

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Psaha 42 : 8.

X the floods of tribulation. While the billows o'er me roll, Jesus wdiispers consolation. And supports my sinking sral ;

Sweet affliction ! Bringing Jesus to my soul. 607

THE NEW LIFE.

2 In the darkest dispensjitions

Doth my faithful Lord aj^pear Vixth his richest consohitioiis. To reaniiiiate and cheer.

Sweet affliction I Tlu;s to brino- i)i\' Saviour neai

3 All I meet shall still befriend mo

In my patii to heavenl}^ joy, Wliere, though trials now attend me, Trials never more annoy.

Sweet alHiction ! Every promise gives me joy.

4 Wearing there a weight of glory,

Still tlie path I '11 ne'er forget, But exulting cry. It led me To mj^ blessed Saviour s seat.

Sweet affliction ! Which has brought me to his feet.

10^ i Thou loilt uiake all his bed in hit sicJcnesa. oS

Psalm 41:3.

11 OW vast is the tribute 1 owe n Of gratitude, homage and praise, To the giver of all I possess, The life and the length of my days I 2 When the sorrows I boded were come. I pour'd out m}' sighs and my tears; And to liim. wlio alone can relieve. My soul breatird her vows and her pray'rs. 1 When my heart tlirobb'd with pain and alarm When paleness my cheek overspread. NVhen sickness pervaded my frame — Then my soul on my Maker was stay'd. 4 When death's awful image was nigh. And no mortal wa^^ able to save, I'hou didst brigiiten the valley of deatl. And illumine the gloom of the grave. 608

AFFLICTIONS.

5 In mercy thy presence dispels

The shades of adversity's night, And turns the sad scene of despair To a morning of joy and delight.

6 Great source of my comforts restor'd,

Thou healer and balm of mj^ woes! Thou liopeand desire of my soul! On thy mercy I'll ever repose.

7 How boundless the gratitude due

To thee, O thou God of my praise! The fountain of all I possess, The life and the light of my days !

1028 When lie hath tried me, etc.

Job 23 : K).

OWIIY this disconsolate frame! Though earthly enjoyments decay, My Jesus is ever the same — My Sun in the gloomiest day.

2 Though molten awhile in the fire,

'T is only the gold to refine ; And be this my simple desire, Though sufieriug, not to repine.

3 O wliat are the pleasures to me

Which earth in its fullness can boast? Delusive, its vanities fiee — A fiash of enjoyment at most.

4 And if my Redeemer could part,

For me, with his tlirone in the skies, O why is so dear to my heart Wliat he in his wisdom denies ?

5 Th(!n let the rude tempest assail.

Let blasts of adversity blow. The lieavens, though distant. I hail, * Beyond this rough ocean of wo. 39 609

THE NEW LIFE.

6 When safe on that beautiful sti-and. I'd smile on the billows that foam ; Kind angels to hail me to land. And Jesus to welcome me home.

I 0«-»/ ^ ""^* sick, and ye vinited nic. t'A S, V>S>

iMaUi. 25: .S6.

^rn IS not a lonelj^ night watch

1. Which by the couch 1 spend : Jesus is close beside us.

Our Saviour and our Friend. 2 Often I strive all vainly.

To ease the aching head, Then, silently and gently

Himself he makes thy bed. 8 Do we not hear him saying,

•' Yonr guilt on me was laid." •*Ye are my blood-bought jewels;''

''Fear not, be not dismayed."

4 -'I sit beside the furnace,"

"The gold will soon be pure," ''And blessed are those servants. Who to the end endure."

5 Amen, O blessed Saviour,

Dwell with ns, in us hei-e. And let us welcome trials. Till we thine image bear.

I OoO I sorkjfht him whom my soul loveth. 1 Is & Bs. Canticles 3 ; 1.

OTHOU in whose presence my soul takes di light. On whom in affliction I call ; My comfort by day and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all ! y Where dost thou at noontide resort «ith thy she«'p To feed on the pastures of love? For why in the valley of death should I «eep, Or alone in the wi]derne>!s rove ?

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3 0 wliy should I wander an alien from t.ee,

And cry in the desert for ))read ? Thy foes will r.-joice when my sorrows they sea, And suiile at the tears I have shed.

4 fou daughters of Zion. declare have you seen

The star that on Israel shone? Say if in your tents my beloved has been, And where with his f ock he is gone ?

6 This is my beloved ; his form is divine,

His vestments shed odors around, The locks on his head are as grapes on the vino When autumn with plenty is crovvu'd.

f The roses of Sharon, the lilies that grow In the vales, on the hanks of the streams, On his cheeks in the beauty of excellence glow, And his eyes are as quivers of beams.

7 His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet,

Is heard through the shadows of death ; The cedars of Lebanon bow at his feet. The air is perfum d with his breath.

8 His lips as a fountain of righteousness flow

That water the garden of grace ; From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know And bask in the smiles of his face.

9 Love sits on his eyelids, and scatters delight

Thiough all the bright mansions on high ; Their faces the cherubim vail in his sight. And tremble with fullness of joy.

10 He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice, And myriads wait for his word ; He speaks, and eternity, lill'd with his voice, Re-echoes the \)raise of her Lord.

1031 Sorroioful, yet always rejoicing, lls & llo.

2 Cor. 6 : 10.

WE will not weep, for God is standing by ns. And tears will blind us to the blessed sight; We will not doubt, if darkness still dmth tiy us ; Our souls have promise of serenest light.

2 We will not faint, if heavy burdens bend us ; They press r i harder than our souls caa beari Tlie thornifst way is lying still behind us; We shall be braver for the past despair.

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3 0 not in doubt sliall be or.r jniiniey's ending:

Sill with its t\'ius shall It^ave us at the la>t ; All its best hopes in glad fiilfi Inient bleutliu!?, Lifti shall be \vi h u.-s more wheu death is paat.

4 Help us. 0 Fatlier ! when the world is pressing

On our fniil hearls. that faint without their Friend; Help us, 0 P'ather! k-t thy constant bit-.-siuK Strougthen our weakness, till the joyful eud.

lOd^ -4^^ my a^tringi are in thee. P. M.

rsalpi 87 : 7.

AS down in the sunless retreats of the ocean, Sweet flowers are springing no mortal fiui see, So, ieep in my heart. I he still prayer of d.-votion, Unheard by the world, rises silent to theo. ■ 3ly God ! silent to thet — Pure, warm, silent to thee.

2 As still to the star of its worship, though clouded, The needle points faithfully o'er tlie dim sea. So. dark as 1 roam, through this wint'rv world shroudedi The hope of my spirit turns trembling to thee, My God ! trembling to thee — True, fond, trembling to thee.

1033 Canticles 4 : 16. 4s & 6s, OF C, M

THE ppring-tide hour Brings leaf and flower With soiio-s of life and love; And nianj^ a lay Weais on*t the day In many a leafy grove. Bird, flowei/and tree Seem to agi-ee Their choiee.st gifts to bring; But this poor heart Bears not its jjait. In it ".here is no spring. 612

LIFE AND DEATH.

2 Dews fall apace,

The dews of grace, Upon tills soul of sin;

And love divine

Ih'liiilits to shine Upon tlie waste within :

Yet, year b}^ year,

Fruits, flowers, appear. And birds their praises sing;

But this poor heart

Bears not its part, Its winter lias no spring.

3 Lord, lot thy love.

Fresh from above. Soft as the south-wind blow:

Call forth its bloom,

AVakc its perfume. And bid its spices flow!

And wlien thy voice

Makes earth rejoice, And the hills laugh and sing^

Lord ! make this heart

To bear its part, And join the praise of spring!

LIFE A^^D DEATH.

1034 '^""" "'^'^^ '^'^ ^'^^"* ""f ''^'^ ^^ '''^''- ^^' ■^'

GEXTTA'. my Saviour, let me down. To slumber in the arms of death; I rest mv soul on thee alone. E'en till my last, expiring breath.

2 Soon Avill the storm of life be o'er. And I shall enter endless rest; Tliere I shall ive to sin no more. And bless thy name, for ever bljst. 613

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTCRE.

3 Bid me possess sweet peace within;

Let childlike patience keep my heart. Then shall 1 fee] my heaven bejiin. Before my spirit hence depart.

4 O, speed thj'^ chariot. God of love.

And take me from this world of wo; I long to reach those joys above, And bid farewell to all below.

5 There shall my raptnred spirit raise

Still louder notes than angels sing, — High glories to Immanuel's grace. My God, my Saviour, and my King!

j0»)5 ^^'^ 9^'^^y "/ nt<fn is as the /lower, etc. -Li- M. 1 Pet. 1 : 24.

n^HE morning flow'rs display their sweets. JL And gay their silken leaves unfold, As careless of the noon-day heats And fearless of theevening cold.

2 Nipt bj^ the wind's untimely blast,

Parcird by the sun's directer ray, The momentary glories waste. The short lived-beauties die away.

3 So blooms the human face divine.

When youth its pride and beauty shows;

Fairer tlian spring the colors shine,

And sweeter than the virgin I'ose.

4 Or worn by slowly rolling years.

Or broke by sickness in a da5% The fading glory disappears, The short-lived beauties die away.

5 Yet these, new-rising from the tomb,

AVith luster brighter far shall shine; Revive with, ever-during bloom. Safe, from diseases and decline. 614

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6 I.et sickness blast, and death devour,^ If heav'n mnst recompense onr pains; Perish the j»Tass. and fade the flow'r, If firm the word of God reniains.

1036 Deolh of parent,. L. M.

THE God of mercy will indnlge The flowing tear, the heavnig sigh. When honored parents fiiU around. AVhen friends beloved and kindred die.

2 Yet not one anxions. mnrmuring tl.onglit

Should witli our nioundng passion blend : Nor should our bleeding hearts forget Their mighty, ever-living Friend.

3 Parent, Protector, Guardian, Guide,

Thou art each tender name in one ; On thee we cast our every care, And comfort seek from thee alone.

1 To thee, our Father, would we look.

Our Rock, our Portion, and our Friend, And on thy covenant love and truth With humble, steadfast hope depend.

1037 ^^'^^ «''^ ""' ^^^^' ^"' ^""^ before. Li. M.

DEAR is the spot where Christians sleep, And sweet the strains tneir spirits po:u-: 0> why should we in anguish weep?— They are not lost, but gone tefore.

2 Secure from every mortal care.

By sin and sorrow vexed" no more. Eternal happiness they share

Who are not lost, but gone before.

3 To Zioirs peaceful courts above

In faith triumphant may we soar. Embracing, in the arms of love, The friends not lost, but gone before. 615

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

4 To Jordan's bank wliene'er we come, And hear the swelling waters roar; Tesus! convey us safely home, To friends not lost, but gone before.

IUDO Them which sleep in Jems. JLi« ill.

1 Tliess. 4 . 14.

ASLEEP in Jesus! Blessed skep From which none ever wakes to weep— A calm and undisturbed repose. Unbroken by the last of foes.

2 Asleep in Jesus ! O how sweet To be for such a slumber meetl With holy contidence to sing.

That dciath has lost its vemoned sting.

3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest. Whose waking is supremely blest: No fear, no wo, shall dim the hour That manifests the Saviour's power.

4 Asleep in Jesns ! O for me Ma}' such a blissful refnge be: Securely shall my ashes lie.

And wait the sunnnons from on high.

5 Asleep in Jesus! time nor space Aft'ects this precious hiding-place: On Indian plains or Lapland snows Believers lind the same repose

6 Aslec]) in Jesus ! far from thee

Thy kindred and their graves iLAy be: But thine is still a blessed sleep. From which none ever wake to weep.

lOol' L^^ '"^ ^^'^ '^'^ death of the righttorts. -Li. M-. Num. 2;< : K.

HOW blest the righteous wl en lie dies I When sinks a weaiy soul to rest! How mildly beam the closing eyes! How gently heaves th' expiring breast! GIG

LIFE AND DEATH.

So fades a summer cloud away ;

So sinks tlie gale when «tornis arc o'er; So gently shuts the eye or" day;

So dies a wave along the shore. A holy quiet reigns around,

A eidm which life nor death destroys; And nought disturbs tliat peace profound

Whichhis unfetter'd soul enjoys. Tiife's labor done, as sinks the clny,

Light from its load the spirit Hies, While heav'n and earth combine "^o pay,

"•How blest the righteous when .le dies!"

)40 Death of an infant. L. M.

AS the sweet flower that scents the morn, But withers in the rising day. — Thus lovely seemed the infiint's'dawn;

Thus swiftly tied his life away ! Ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade,

Death timely came with friendly care; The opening bud to heaven conveyed,

And bade it bloom for ever there. He died to sin, and all its woes.

But for a moment felt the I'od. — On love's triumphant wing he rose.

To rest for ever with hin God !

)41 Death of an infant. L. M.

SO fades the lovel.v. blooming flower, Frai., smiling solace of an hour; So soon our transient comfoits fly, And pleasure only blooms to die. 2 Is there no kind, no healing art. To soothe the anguish of the her.rt? Spirit of grace, be ever nigh ; Thy comforts are not made to die. G17

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

3 I.et gentle patience smile on pam, Till dying hope revives again; Hope wipes tlie tear frcm sorrow's eye. And faith points upward to the sky.

10-12 The e^irly dead. L. IS.k.

now blest are they whose transient years Pass like an evening meteor's flight ! Not dark witli guilt, nor dim with tears; U'hose course is short, unclouded, briglit. ;

2 O, cheerless were our lengthened way ; j

But heaven's own ligiit dispels the gloom, Streams downward from eternal day. And casts a glory round the tomb.

3 O, stay thy tears ; the blest above

Have hailed a spirit's heavenly birth, And sung a song of joy and love; Tiien whj' should anguish reign on earth?

1043 Death is the gate of endless joy. Jj. M.

WHY should we start and fear to die? What tim'rous worms we mortals are I Death is the gate of endless joy. And yet we dread to enter there.

2 The pains, the groans, and dying strife

Fright our approaching souls away, Still we shrink back again to life. Fond of our prison and our clay. •

3 0 if my Lord would come and meet,

My soul would stretch her wings in haste, * Fly fearless through death's iron gate. Nor feel the terrors as she pass'd !

4 Jcsas can make a dying bed

Feel soft as downy pillows are. While on his breast 1 lean my head. And breathe m}' life ( ut sweetly there. 618

LIFE AND DEATH.

1044 The Hti.alt ana yrv'tt are therr. L M.

Job 3: 19.

I^'HE olories of our birth and state . Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no arn\or against fate; Death lays his icy hand on kirgs.

I Princes and magistrates must fall. And in the dust be equal made; The high and mighty with the small. Scepter and crown witl) scythe and spade.

3 The laurel withers on our brow;

Tlien boast no more your mighty deeds : Upon deatli's purple altar now See where the victor victim bleeds !

104-5 That I may Icnoio how frail I am. L. M.

Psalm 39 : 4.

ALMIGHTY Maker of my frame, Teach me the measure of my days; Teach me to know how frail I am, And spend the remnant to thy praise.

2 My days are shorter than a span :

A little point my life appears; How frail at best is dying man ! How vain are all his hopes and fears!

3 Vain his ambition, noise, and stow;

Vain ai'c the cares which rack his mjid He heaps up treasures mixed with wo. And dies, and leaves them all bcihind.

4 O, be a nobler portion mine;

JSly God, 1 bow before thy throne; Earth's tloetiiig treasures I resign, And X ni}' hope on thee alone. 619

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

l()4o Make me to Jcnow viiiie evd. -U- M«

Psalm 39 ; 4.

OGOD, tliy grace and blessing give To us, who on thy uaiiic attend. That we thi.s mortal life may live liegardful of our journey'!: end.

2 Teach us to know that Jesus died,

And rose again, our souls to save; Teach us to take him as our Guide, Our Help from childhood to the grave.

3 Then shall not death with terror come,

But welcome as a bidden guest, The herald of a better home, The messenger of peace and rest.

4 A.iid, when the awful signs appear

Of Judgment, and the throne above.

Our hearts still fixed, we shall not fear,

God is our trust ; and God is Love.

X04T I to ill fear no evil. Li. JVl,

Psalm 23 : 4.

THOUGH T walk through the gloomy vale^ AVliere death and all its terrors are, My heart and hope shall never fail. For God my Sliepherd 's with me there

2 Amid the darkness and the deeps.

Tliou art my comfort, tliou my stay; Thy st:ilf suppoits my feeble steps. Thy rod directs my doubtful way.

1048 On the death of nu i,i/'aii(. L. M

OMOURXER! who with tender lov?, H.ist wept beside sonu' infant grave, Ilast thou not sought a Fi-iend above, Who died iiy little one to sav( ? 620

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2 Then lift thy weary, weeping eye

Above the waves tlia*" roiuitl thee dwell, Is not ihy darling safe on high? Canst thou not Avhisper — It is well?

3 Yes, it is well — though never more

His infant form to earth he given ; He rests where sin and grief are o'er. And thou shalt meet thy child in heaven

104 «) Blonnom of being; seen and gone. -t . iu.

lyrO bitter tears for thee be shed,

XS Blossom of being! seen and gone!

With flowers alone we strew thy bed,

O blest departed one I Whose all of life, a rosy ray, Blushed into dawn, and passed aAvay.

2 Yes! thou art fled, ere guilt had power

To stain thy cherub-soul and form. Closed is the soft ephemeral flower

That never felt a storm ! The sunbeam's smile, the zephyr's breatt, All that it knew from birth to "death.

3 Oh! hadst thou still on earth remained,

Vision of beauty ! fair as brief! How soon thy brightness had been stained

With passion or with grief! Now, not a sullying breath can rise. To dim thy glory in the skies.

1050 Unvnilthij bosom, faithful tomh. L M.

UN VAIL thy bosom, faithful to nb; Take this new treasure to thy trust. And give these sacred relics room To slumber in the silent dust. 2 N'or pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear. Invade thy bounds ; no mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleepei- here. While angels watch the soft repose. 621

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3 So Jesus slept; God^s dyinj; Son [be.t!

Passed throuo-h the gv.wi'. and blessM zlm Rest here, blest siiint, till from his throne The morning break, and piei-ce tlie sluide.

4 Break from his throne, ilhistrious morn;

Attend, O earth, his sovereign word : Restore thy trust; a glorious form Shall then arise to meet the Lord.

1051 ^ "'" '""" readi/ to be offered. Sa. M

2 Tim. 4 : 6.

rPHE hour of my departure 's eome; X I hear the voice that calls me home; At last, O Lord ! let trouble cease, And let thy servant die in peace.

2 The race appointed I have run, The combat 's o'er, the prize is won ; And now my witness is on high. And now my record 's in the sky.

3 Not in mine innocence I trust ; I bow before thee in the dust ;

And through my Saviour s blood alone I look for mercy at thy throne.

4 I come, 1 come, at thy connnanil-; I give my spirit to thy hand; Stretch forth thine everlasting arms, And shield me in the last alarms.

1052 AsaiHlethati^tohl. 0 M,

^^^^ Psalm 00: 0-

HOW short and hiisty is our life. IIow vast our soul's affairs I Yet foolish mortals vainly sti'ive To lavish out tl eir years. 2 Our days run thouglUlessly ahmg, "W'ithout a moment's stay ; AV^e. lik<> a story, or a song. Do pass our lives away. 622

LIFE AND DEATH.

3 God from on M^h invites ns home ; Bat W3 march heedless on, Anil, ever hast'niiig to the tomb, Stoop downward as we run.

1 Draw ns. O God, with thy rich grace.

And lift our thoughts on high. That we may end this mortal race, And see salvation nigh.

lOTir? A desire to deport. ^-'• M

I'hil 1 : 5?.'^.

TE golden lamps of heaven, farewell, With all your feeble light: Farewell, thou ever-clianghig moon. Pale empress of the night.

2 And thou, refulgent orb of daj^

In brighter flames arrayed ; My soul, that springs beyond thy sphere, No more demands thine aid.

3 Ye stars are but the shining dust

Of my divine abode, The pavement of those heavenly courts Where I shall reign with God.

4 The Father of eternal light

Shall there his beams display, Nor shall one moment's darkness mix With that unvaried day.

5 No more the drops of piercing grief

Shall swell into mine eyes ;

Nor the meridian sun decline

Amid those brighter skies.

<! Tliere all the millions of his sainta Shall in one song unite, And each the bliss of all shall view With infinite delight. 623

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

1 0-^4- And Moses went up to the (op of Pl^gah. \j. M. '•^*^ Dent. 34: 1.

DEATH can not make our souls afraid, If God be witli us there; We may walk through its darkest fchade, And liever yield to fear.

2 I eould renounce my all below,

If my Kedeemer bid; And run. if i weie call'd to go, And die, as Moses did.

3 Might I but climb to Pisgalfs top,

And view the promised land. My tlesh itself would long to drop, And welcome the command.

4 Clasp'd in my heav'nly Father's arms

I would forget my bieath. And lose my life among the charms Of so divine a death.

1055 W^'«^ ^'» 2/^"'" ^V^e •* ^- ^

LIFE is a span — a fleeting hour : ilow soon the vapor flies I Man is a tender, ti-ansient flower, That ev'n in blooming — dies.

2 The once loved form, now cold and dead.

Each mournful thought employs; And. nature weeps her comforts fled, And withered all her joys.

3 Hope looks beyond the bounds of time,

AVhen what we now de])lore Shall rise in full, immortal prime. And bloom to fade no more.

4 Cease then, fond nature, cease thy tears

Keligion points on high ; There everlasting spring appears, And joys that can not die. 6^

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1056 ^««p "«'• ^' ^'

|EAK as thou wast, and justly dear,

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We would not weep for thee ; One thoujj-ht shall check the starting tear, It is — that thou art free.

2 And thus shall faith's consoling power

The tears of love restrain ; O, who that saw thy parting hour Could wish thee here again !

3 Gently the passing spirit fled,

Sustained l)y grace divine ; O, may such grace on us be shed And make our end like thine I

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2057 ^^1/ '^^ ^"^ mourn departing /riendn. 0. M;

HY do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'T is but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms.

2 Are we not tending upward, too,

As fast as time can move? Nor would we wish the time more slow^ To keep us from our Love.

3 Why should we tremble to convey

Their bodies to tlie tomb? 'T was tliere the flesh of Jesus lay. Amid its silent gloom.

4 The graves of all the saints he blest.

And soften'd ev'ry bed ; Where should the dying members ro?t| But with their dying Head?

5 Thence he arose, ascending high,

And show'd our feet the way ; Up to the Lord our souls shall fly,. At the great rising day. 40 625

THE PRESEKF AND THE FUTURE.

6 Then let the last loud trumpet sound, And bid our kindred rise : Awake, ye nations under ground ; Ye saints, ascend the skies.

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1 U»)0 I will cause the sun to go down at noon. v^. M.

A1UO8 8; 9.

HEN blooming youth is snateh'd By death's resistless hand, [awuy Our hearts the mournful tribute i^ay, Which pity must demand.

2 While pity prompts the rising sigh,

O may this truth, impress a With awful pow'r, "I too must die," Sink deep in ev'ry breast.

3 Let this vain world engage no more :

Behold the op'ning tomb : It bids us seize the present hour; To-morrow death may come.

4 O let us fly — to Jesus fly.

Whose pow'rful arm can save ; Then shall our hopes ascend on high, And triumph o'er the grave.

5 Great God, thy sovTei«^n grace impart.

With cleansing, healing pow'r; This only can prepare the heart For death's approaching hour.

1059 Sorrow not. C. M

1 These. 4 : 13.

"OT for the pious dead we weep; Their sorrows now are o'er; The sea is calm, the tempest past, On that eternal shore. 2 Tljeir peace is sealed, their rest is 8un% Within that better home; Awliile we weep and liiitjer here, Then follow to the tomb. 626

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LET not your hearts with aiixi3ii3 Be troubled or dismay'd : [thoughta But trust in God your Father's care And trust my gracious aid.

2 I to my Father's house return ;

There nunfrous mansions stand, And glory manifold abounds Through all the happy land.

3 I go your entrance to secure,

And your abode prepare ; Regions unknown ajje safe to you, When I, your Friend, am there.

4 Thence shall I come when ages close,

To take 3- ou home with me ; There shall we meet to part no more, Where sorrows ne'er shall be.

5 I am the AVay, the Truth, the Life;

No son of human race. But such as I conduct and guide. Shall see my Father's face.

I 061 They desire a letter conntrt/. V . i . M

Heb/ll: 16.

HOW happy is the pilgrin)'s lot! How free from every anxious thought, From worldly hope and fear! Confined to neither court nor cell. His soul disdains on eartl to dwell— He only sojourns here. 2 This happiness in part is mine,

Already saved from low design, '

Froni every creature-love ; Blest with the scorn of finite good, Mv soul is lightened of its load. And seeks the things above. 627

THE PRESENT aND THE FUTURE.

3 There is my house and portion fiiir; My treasure and my heart are there,

And my abiding home; For me my elder brethren stay, And angels beckon me away,

And Jesus bids me come.

4 I come, thy servant, Lord, replies ; I come to meet thee in the skies,

And claim my heavenly rest! Soon will the pilgrim's journey end; Then. O my Saviour, Brother, Friend,

Receive me to thy breast ! «

1062 Death of a child. C M

SHE was the music of our home, A da}^ that knew no night. The fragrance of our garden bovver, A thing all smiles and light.

2 Above the coucii we bent and prayed

In the half-lighted room. As the bright hues of infant life Sank slowly into gloom.

3 The form remained ; but there was now

iSTo soulour love to share; Farewell, with weeping hearts we said, Child of our love and care.

4 But years are moving quickly past,

And time will soon be o'er ; Death shall be swallowed uf of life On the immortal shore.

1063 Victory over death. C. Ml

r Cor. 16 : 55.

FOR an overcoming faith To cheer my dying hours, To triumph o'er the nionster death, And all his frightful powers.

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2 Joyful with all the strength I have

My quivering lips shall sin^,. Where is thy boasted victory, grave ? And where the monster's sting?

3 If sin be pardon'd I'm secure,

Deatli has no sting beside ; The law gives sin its damning po^^er, But Christ my ransom died.

4 Now to the God of victory

Immortal tlianlvs be paid. Who makes us conquerors while we die, Through Christ our living Head.

10G4 Remember them, etc. CM.

Heb. 13 : 7.

WHAT though the arm of conquering Does God's own house invade; [death What though our teacher and our friend Is numbered with the dead ; —

2 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust,

The aged and the young; The watchful eye in darkness closed, And dumb th' instructive tongue?

3 Th' eternal Shepherd still survives,

His teachings to impart: Lord, be our Leader and our Guid ^, And rule and keep our htart.

4 Yes, while the dear Redeemer lives,

We have a boundless store. And shall be fed with what he gives, Who lives for evermore.

1005 Sighing for rest. S ^L

0 WHERE shall rest be found— Rest for the weary soul? T were vain the ocean-depths to souad, Or pierce to either pole. 629

THE PRESENT ANl THE FUTURE.

2 The world can never ^ive

The bliss for which we sigh : 'T is not the whole of life to live, Nor all of death to die.

3 Beyond this vale of tears

There is a life abov^ Unmcasiir'd by the flight of years; And all thatlife is love.

4 There is a death Avhose pang

Outlasts the fleeting breath: O what eternal horrors hang Around the second death !

5 Lord God of truth and grace,

Teach us that death to shun, Lest we be banish'd from thy face, And evermore undone.

lObO Whoso believeth in me shall never die. o. Jil-

John 11 : 2fl.

IT is not death to die — To leave this weary road. And, 'mid the brotherhood on high, To be at home with God.

2 It is not death to close

The eye long dimmed by tears, And wake, in glorious repose To spend eternal years.

? It is not dc-hth to bear

The wrench that sets ns free From dungeon chain — to breathe the air Of boundless liberty.

4 It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust, And rise, on strong, exulting wing, To live among the just. 630

LIFE AND DEATH-

0 Jesus, thou Prince of life! Thy chosen can not die; r.ike tliee, they conquer in the st-ife, To reign with thee on high.

1 0(>7 Your fathers, where are they f "• -'^ '^^^' Zech. 1: 5.

/ \UIl fathers ! where are they, \i Withalltheycall'd their own? Their joys and griefs, their hopes and cares. Their wealth and honor, gone !

2 But joy or grief succeeds

Beyond our mortal thought, AVhile still the remnant of their dust Lies in the grave forgot.

3 God of our fathers, hear.

Thou everlasting Friend, While we, as on life's utmost verge, Our souls to thee commend.

1068 Far from my heavenly home. b. M,

'AR from my heavenly home, ^ Far from my Father's breast, Fainting 1 cry, Blest Saviour! come,

And speed me to my rest.

2 Mv spirit homeward turns And fain would thither flee ;

My heart, O Zion ! droops and yearns, When I remember thee.

3 To thee, to thee, I press A dark and toilsome road ;

When shall 1 pass the wilderness And reach the saints' abode .

4 God of my life! be near; On thee my hopes I cast;

O gnide me through the desert lierc, Xnd bring me home at last! 631

r

THE PRESENT AKD THE FUTUR£. 1 0G9 Go to thy rent, fair child. S. M.

0 to thy rest, fair child!

G*

Go to thy dreamless hed, While yet so gentle, undeliled With blessings on thy head.

2 Fresh roses in thy hand,

Buds on thy pillow laid, Haste from this dark and fearful 1 ind Wliere flowers so quickly fade.

3 Before thy heart had learned

In waywardness to stray; Before thy feet had ever turned The dark and downward way;

4 Ere sin had seared the breast,

Or sorrow woke the tear; Else to thy throne of changeless rest» In yon celestial sphere !

5 Because thy smile was fair,

Thy lip and eye so bright,

Because thy loving cradle care

Was such a dear delight;

6 Shall love, with weak embrace,

Thy upward wing detain? No I gentle angel, seek thy place Amid the cherub train.

lO ^ Q At midnight there was a cry made, O. W.*

ilatt. 25 : J.

SERVANT of God, well lone ! Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought the victory w(tt, Enter thy Master's joy. 2 Tlie voice at midnight came ; He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame, He fell, but felt no fear. 632

I

LIFE AND DEATH.

3 Tranqail amid alarms,

It found liim on the field, A veteran slumbering on his ar ns. Beneath his red-cross shield.

4 At midnight came the cry,

'•To meet thy God, prepare!" He woke — and caught his Captain's eye; Then, strong in faith and prayer,

6 His spirit, with a bound,

Lell its encumbering clay ; His tent, at sunrise, on the ground, A darkened ruin lay.

6 The pains of death are past. Labor and son-ow cease ; And life's long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace.

1 071 The valley of the shadow of death. 7s double.

Psalm 23: 4.

rPHOUGH I walk the downward shade, 1 Deepening through the vale of death Yet I will not be afraid.

But. with n\y departing breath, I will glory in my God,

In my Saviour I will trust, Strengthened by his staff" and rod,

While this body falls to dust.

2 Soon on wings, on wings of love. My transported soul shall ris(, liike the home-returning dove.

Vanishing through bou adless skies: Then, where death shall be no more,

Sin nor suifering e'er molest. All my days of mourning o'er, In liis presence I shall rest. 633

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

1072 The spirit shall return to etc. 7s. double.

Eccl. 12; 7.

DEATHLESS spirit, now arise I Soar, thou native of the skies' Pearl of price by Jesus bouoht. To his glorious likeness wrought, Go, to shine before his throne, Deck his mediatorial crown; Go, his triumpli to adorn; Made for God, to God return.

2 Lo, he beckons from on liigh ! Fearless to his presence fly; Thine the merit of his blood, Thine the righteousness of God I Angels, joyful to attend. Hovering round tliy pillow bend, Wait, to catch the signal giveu. And escort thee quick to heaven.

3 Is thy earthly house distressed, Willing to retain its guest ?

'T is not thou, but it must die — Fly, celestial tenant fly ! Burst thy shackles, drop thy clay, Sweetly breathe thyself away, singing, to tliy crown remove, Swift of wing, and fi^-ed with love.

]()7o -^ soldier of renown. CM. L).

T:j^ ALLEl^— on Zion's battle-.aeld, i: A soldier of renown, Armed in the panoply of God,

In conflict cloven down ! His helmet on, his armor bright.

His cheek unblanched With fear — While round his head there gleamed alight

His dying hour to cheer. 634

LIFE AND DEATH.

2 Fallen— while cheering with his v^oic^

The sacramental host, With banners floating on the air -^

Death found him at his post ; In life's high prime the warfare closed,

But not ingloriously; He fell beyond the outerwall,

And shouted victory !

^3 Fallen— a holy man of God,

An Isaelite indeed, A standard bearer of the cross,

Mighty in word and deed— A master spirit of the age,

A bright and burning light, Whose beams across the tirmament

Scattered the clouds of night.] ,

4 Fallen— as sets the sun at eve.

To rise in splendor where His kindred luminaries shine.

Their heaven of bliss to share ; Beyond the stormy battle-field

He reigns in triumph now, Sweeping a harp of wond'rous song

With glory >n his brow I

1074 Suffer little children to cone nnio me. oS & 78.

Math. 19 ; 14,

rr HEY are going— only going— i Jesus called them long ago , All the wintry time they ^re passing

Softly as the falling snow. Wlieu the violets in the spring-time

C;itch the azure of the sky. They are carried out to slumber

SVveetly where the violets lie. 635

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

2 They are going— only going—

When with summer earth is dressed, In their cold hands holding roses

Folded to each silent breast ; When the autumn hangs red banners

Out above the harvest sheaves. They are going — ever going —

Thick and fast, like tailing leaves.

3 All along the mighty ages.

All adown the solemn time. They have taken up their homeward

March to that serener clime. Where the watching, waiting ang«!ls

Lead them from the shadow dim, To the brightness of his presence

Who has called them unto him.

4 They are going — only going —

Out of pain and into bliss — Out of sad and sinful weakness

Into perfect holiness. Snowy brows — no care shall shade them ;

Bright eyes — tears shall never dim; Rosy lips — no time shall fade them:

Jesus called them unto him.

5 Little hearts for ever stainless-

Little hands as pure as they— Little feet by angels guided

Never a forbidden way ! They are going — ever going —

TiCaving many a lonely spot; But 't is Jesus who has called tb<^.m—

Sutler and forbid them not.

1 075 Homeward. 8s & 7sk

lUlOPPlXG down the troubled r'ver If To tlie tranquil, tranquil shore, Wiiere the sweet light shineth ever. And the sun goes down no more. 636

LIFE .^ND DEATH.

2 Dropping clown the wiiidiiig; rivei

To the wide and welcome sea,

Where no tempest wrecketh ever,

Where the sky is fair and free.

3 Dropping down the rapid river.

To the dear and deathless land, Where the living live for ever At the Father's own right hand.

1076 Sister, thou toast mild and lovely. OS & l^^

SISTER, thou wast mild and lovely. Gentle as the summer breeze, Pleasant as the air of evening, When it floats among the trees.

2 Peaceful be th}^ silent slumber —

Peaceful in the grave so low: Thou no more wilt join our number; Thou no more our songs shalt know.

3 Dearest sister, thou hast left us;

Here th}^ loss we deeply feel ;

But 't is God that hath bereft us :

He can all our sorrows lieal.

4 Yet again we hope to meet tliee,

Wlien tlie day of life is fled, Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.

1077 Blessed are the dead, etc. 8s & 7s

Rey. 14: 13.

HAPPY soul ! thy days are ended All thy mourning days below ; Go. by angel guards attended.

To the sight of Jesus go ! Waiting to receive thy spirit,

Lo! the Saviour stands above; Shows the purchase of his merit, Keaches out the erowi / of love. 637

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

2 Striiggliii<< through thy hit(st passioa

To thy dear Redeemer's breast, To his uttermost salvation.

To his everlasting rest; For the joy he sets before thee.

Bear thy transitory pai.i; Die, to live a life of glory ;

SufF(5r, with thy Lord to reign.

1 QiQ What is our life f It is even a vapor. » . M

Ja. 4 : 14.

WHAT is life? 'tis but a vapor, Soon it vanishes away. Life is but a dying taper —

O, my soul, why wish to stay ! Why not spread thy wings and fly Straight to yonder w^orld of joy.

2 See that glory, how resplendent 1

Brighter far than fancy paints ; There, in majesty transcendent,

Jesus reigns the King of saints. Why not spread thy wings and fly Straight to yonder world of joy.

3 Joyful crowds his throne surrounding,

Sing with rapture of his love; Through the heavens his praise resound injf,

Filling all the courts above. Why not spread thy wings and fly Straight to yonder world of joy.

< Go, and share his people's glory,

'Midst the ransom'd crowd appea', Thine a joyful, wondrous story One th'atangels love to hear! Why not spread thy wings and fly Straight to yonder world of jcy. 638

LIFE AND DEATH.

1079 J>enth of an aged jii J grim. 8s, 7s & 4

TOSSED no more on life's roii^h billow. All the storms of sorrow fleci. Death hath found a quiet pillow For the ao;ecl Christian's head,

Peaceful slumbers Guarding; now his lowly bed. 5 0, may we be reunited To the spirits of the just, Leaving all that sin has bli<^hted With corruption, in the dust :

Hear us, Jesus, Thou our Lord, our Life, our Trust.

lOoO Prayer for support in death. 78 & 4 .

WHEX the vale of death appears, Faint and cold this mortal clay, Blest Redeemer, soothe my fears. Light me through the gloomy way ;

Break the shadows. Usher in eternal day. 2 Upward frorii this dying state Bid my waiting soul aspire; Open thou the crystal gate ; To th}'^ praise attune my lyre :

Then, triumphant, I will join th' immortal choir.

J Qol Time is winging tis away. < 8 t t fl

rpiME is winging us away X. To our eternal home ; Life is but a winters day —

A journey to the tomb; Youth and vigor soon will flee •

Blooming beauty lose its charms All that's mortal soon shall be

Inclosed in death's cold arms. 639

G'

THB PRESENT AND THE FflTCJRE.

2 Time is winging us aAvay

To our eternal liome ; Life is but a winter's clay —

A journey to the tomb ! But the Christian shall enjoy

Health and beauty soon above, Far beyond the world's alloy,

Secure in Jesus' love.

Hlb^ Sis eye was not dim, etc. \0&,

Deut. 34 : 7. 10 to the grave in all thy glorious prime, Tn full activity of zeal and power ; A Christian can not die before his time :

The Lord's appointment is the servant's hour. 3 (ro to the grave : at noon from labor cease ;

Rest on thy sheaves; the harvfst-task is done; Come from the heat of battle, and in peace, Soldier, go home ; with thee the fight is won.

3 Go to the grave ; for thee thy Saviour lay

In death's embrace, ere he arose on high ; And all the ransomed, by that narrow way, Pass to eternal life beyond the sky.

4 Go to the grave — no ; take thy seat above ;

Be thy pure spirit present with the Lord, Where thou for faith and hope hast perfect love. And open vision for the written word.

lUoO Death of a missionary. o3 & HS*

WEEP not for the saint that ascends To partake of the joys of the sky, "Weep not for the seraph tbat bends With the worshiping chorus on high.

2 Weep not for the spirit now crowned

With the garland to martyrdom given, O weep not for him; he has foun 1 His reward and his refuge in heaven.

3 But Aveep for their sorrows, who stand

And lament o'er the dead by his grave — Wlio sigli when they muse on 'he land Of their home, for away o'e: the wave. 640

LIFE AND DEATH.

4 And weep for the nations that dwell

Where the light of the truth never shone, Where anthems of praise never swell. And the love of the Lamb is unknown.

5 Weep not for the saint that ascends

To partake of the joys of the sk}' ; Weep not for the seraph that bends With the worshiping chorus on high :

6 But weep for the mourners who stand

By tlie grave of their brother, in tears. And weep for the ])eople whose land Still must wait till the day-spi-ing appears; .

1084 All is well. 8s&3s.

WHAT 'S this that steals upon my frame ? Is it death ? That soon will quench this vital flame ?

Is it death? If this be death, I soon shall be From every pain and sorrow free, I shall my Lord in glory see — All is well !

2 Weep not, my friends, weep not for me,

All is well ; My sins are pardoned, I am free;

All is well. There 's not a cloud that doth arise, To hide my Saviour from my eyes ; I soon shall mount the upper skies —

All is well.

3 Tun^ tune your harps, ye saints in glor^-.

All is well ; I will rehearse tlie pleasing story.

All is well. Bright angels have from glory come. They 're round my bed, they 're in mj^ room, They wait to waft my spirit home —

All is well.

41 641

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

i Hark, hark, my Lord and Master calls mo.

All is well ; I soon shall see his face in glory.

All is well. Farewell, dear friends, adieu, adieu, I can no longer stay with you — My glitt'ring crown appears in \\ow \

All is well.

6 Hail, hail, all hail, ye blood- washed thrmi^.

Saved by grace ; I 've come to join your rapturous song,

Saved by grace. All, all is peace and joy divine. All heaven and glory now are mine; 0, hallelujah to the Lamb I

All is well.

1085 Present with the Lord. P. M,

2 Cot. 5 : 8.

0 THINK that, while you 're weeping here, His hand a golde^i harp is stringing; And with a voice serene and chnir. His ransomed soul, without a tear, His Saviour's praise is singing !

2 And think that all his pains are fled. His toils and sorrows closed for ever; While he, whoso blood for man was shed, Has placed upon his servant's heac^ A crown that fadeth never !

For thus, while round your lowly bier Surviving friends are sadly bending,

Your souls, like his. to Jesus dear.

Sliall wing their fli^jlit to yonder spli»M e. Faith ligJitest pinions lending. 642

LIFE AND DEATIt.

4 And thus, when to the silenttomb, Your litVless dust like liis is o'iveH, Like faith shall whisper, 'midst the gloom, Tliat yet again in faithful bloom. That dust shall smile in heaven !

108() There remaineth a rest. 8s & 4,

lleb. 4 : 9.

THERE is a calm for those who weep, A rest for wear,y pilo^rims found ; They softly lie, and sweetly sleep, Low in the ground. 2 The storm that racks the wintry sky No moi-e disturbs their deep repose, Than summer evening's latest sigh, That shuts the I'ose. 8 Thou traveler in this vale of tears, To realms of everlasting light, Through time's dark wilderness of years, Pursue thy flight.

4 Whate'er thy lot — whatever thou be —

Confess thy folly — kiss the rod ; And in thy chastening sorrows see The hand of God.

5 Though long of winds and waves the spoit,

Condemned in wretchedness to roam, Thou soon shalt reach a shelteiing port, A quiet home.

1087 Forsake me not, etc. 6g & 48,

iFalm 71: D

LOWLY and sol( mn be Thy children's cry to thee, Father divine; A hynni of suppliant breath. Owning that life and death Alike ar€; thine.

643

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

2 O Father, in that hour When eartlilj^ help and power

Are all in vain. When spears, and shield, and crow.i In ftiintness are cast down,

Do thou sustain.

3 By him who bowed to take The death-cup for our sake,

The thorn, the rod — From wliom the last dismay Wa? not to pass awaj'' —

Aid us, O God.

4 Trembling beside the grave, We call on tliee to save,

Father divine: Hear, hear our suppliant breath ; Keep us, in life and death.

Thine, only thine.

1088 -4« the rivem nm into ihe sea. 7s & Gs.' Ecclea. 1:7.

AS flows the rapid river, With channel broad and free, Its waters rippling ever.

And hast'ning to the sea ; So life is onward flowing.

And days of oftered peace, And man' is swiftly going Where calls of mercy cease. 2 As moons are ever waning, As hastes the sun away. As stormy winds, complaining,

Bring on the wint'ry day ; So fast the night comes o'*er us —

The darkness of the grave ; The death is just before us; God takes the life he gave. 644

*l

LIFE AND DEATH.

3 Say, hath thy heart its treasure

Laid lip in worlds above? And is it all thj^ pleasure

Tiiy God to praise and love? Beware ! lest death's da -k river

Its billows o'er thee roU. And thou lament for ever

The ruin of thy soul.

10b.) -^^ '^ dream, when one aionketh. OS & 48 Psalm 73: 20.

ALAS! how poor and little worth Are all those glittering toys of earth That lure us here! Dreams of a sleep that death must break : Alas ! before it bids us wake, They disappear.

2 Where is the strength that spurned decay, The step that rolled so light and gay.

The heart's blithe tone? The strength is gone, the step is slow, And joy grows weariness and wo

When age comes on.

3 Our birth is but a starting- pla*.e ; Life is the running of the :*ace.

And death the goal : There all those glittering toys aie brougtt; That path alone, of all unsought,

Is found of all.

i O, let the soul its slumbers break, Arouse its senses, and awake

To see how soon Life, like its glories, glides away, Aj\d the stern footsteps of decay Come stealing on. 645

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTDRE.

1090 Friend after friend departs. S. P. M.

FRIEND after friend departs; Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union liere of heai-ts,

That finds not iiere an end : Were this frail world our only rest, Living or dying, none were blest.

^ Beyond the flight of time.

Beyond this vale of death, There surely is some blessed clime,

Where life is not a breath, Nor life's affections transient fire. Whose sparks tly upward to expire.

3 There is a world above,

Where pai-tiug is unknown; A whole eternity of love.

Formed for the good alone: And faith beholds tlie dying here Translated to that happier sphere.

4 Thus star hy star declines.

Till all are passed away. As morning high and higher shines

To pure and perfect day ; Nor sink those stars in empty night; They hide themselves in heaven's own light.

1091 Weep not for me. 8s

WHEN the spark of life is waning, Weep not for me; When the languid eye is strea.ning,

Weep not for me ; When the feeble pnlse is ceasing, Start not at its swift decreasing; 'T is the fettered soul's releasing, A Veep not for me. 646

LIFE AND DEATH.

J When the pangs of death assa'P me,

Weep not for me ; Christ is mine, he can not fail me,

Weep not for me ; Tes, though sin and doubt enleavor, From his love my soul to sever, Jesus is my strength for ever ;

Weep not for me.

1 ()9'2 Mortality swallotoed up of life. 78 & OS. ^^^-^ -^ 2 Cor. 5: 4

A] O, no. it is not dying iM To go unto our God, This gloomy earth forsaking. Our journey homeward taking Along the starry road.

2 No, no, it is not dying

Heaven's citizen to be. A crown immortal wearing, And rest unbroken sharing.

From care and conflict free.

3 No. no, it is not dying

The Shepherd's voice to know ; His sheep he ever leadeth. His peaceful flock he feedeth,

Where living pastures grew.

4 No, no. it is not dying

To wear a heavenly crown, Among God's people dwelling, The glorious triumph swelling,

Of him whose sway we own.

5 O no, tliis is not dying.

Thou Saviour of mankiid ; There, streams of love are flowing, No hindrance ever knowing;

Here, only drops we And. U7

THE PRESENT AND XHE FUTURE.

101)8 The burial of the dead. lOs 6 & 4.

rplIOU Go(i of love! beneath thy sheltering wiu^s X We leave our holy dead,

To rest in hope I From this world's sufFeringa Their souls have fled 1 'J 0 ! when our souls are burdened with the weight Of life, and all its woes, TiCt us remember thera, and calmly wait For our life's close I

1 ()D4 Go to thj rent in peace. 6s & Ss.

n O to th}^ rest in peace,

VT And soft be thy repose;

Thy toils are o'er, thy troubles cease;

From earthly cares, in sweet release,

Thine eyelids gently close. '1 Go to tliy peaceful rest;

Foi- thee we need not weep. Since thou art now among the blest — No more by sin and sorrow pressed,

But hushed in quiet sleep. 3 Go to thy rest; and while

Thy absence we deplore. One tliougiit our sorrow shall beguile; For soon, with a celestial smile,

We meet to part no more.

1095 -ff« ^i^d at his post. lis

AWAY from his home and the friends of his youth, H»? hasted, the herald of mercy and truth, For the love of his Lord, and to seek for the lost : Soon, alas ! was his fall — but he d ei at his post. 2 The stranger's eye wept, that, in lilc's brightest bloom, One gifted so highly should sink to the tomb; For in ardor he led in the vjin of the host, And he fell like a soldier — he died at his post.

2 He wept not himself that his warfare was done — Tile battle was fi)Ught, and the victory woi ;

But he whisper'd of those whom bis heart clung t irosti •*Tell my brethren for me that I died at my post."

648

LIFE AND DEATH.

4 He ask'd not a stone tc be sculptured with Terse; He ask'd not that fame should his merits reliearse; But he asU'd as a boon, when he gave up the ghos*, That his brethren might know that he died at his i/ost.

5 Victorious his fall — for he rose as he fell.

With Jesus, his Master, in glory to dwell : [coast,

He has pass'd o'er the stream, and has reach'd the bright For he fell like a martyr — he died at his post.

6 And can we the words of his exit forget? 0 ! no, they are fresh in our memory yet: An example so worthy shall never be lost,

We will fall in the work — we will die at our post.

1096 Fareioell to a friend departed. 1 2s & 1 Is.

TnOU art gone to the grave ; but we will not deplore thee, Though sorrows aud darkness encompass the tomb ; The Saviour has passed through its portals before thee. And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom.

2 Thou art gone to the grave ; we no longer behold thee,

Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side ;

But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee,

And sinners may hope, since the Saviour has died.

3 Thou art gone to the grave : and its mansion forsaking,

Perchance thy weak spirit in doubt linp-red long ; But the sunshine of heaven beamed bright on thy waking,

And the sound thou didst hear was the seraphim's song. 4- Thou art gone to the grave; but we will not deplore thee;

Since God was thy Ransom, thy Guardian, thy Guide; He gave thee, he took thee, and he will restf re thee ;

And death has no sting, since the Savioui has died.

1097

Heavenly prospect. x . JxL.

(aHRISTIAN, the vision before thee is glorious, ) The eaith shall allure thy tried spirit ro more: Thou «ast in the day of thy trial victorious. Secure now at last, thy temptations are o'er.

JJ Hard was the strife, but the strong one in battle, Has been thy defender, and vanquished thy foes; And heaven stood bj' tliee to help thee In trouble, And joyed when the sound of thy triumph aroie.

3 High was the inthem those raptures revealing, Ten thousand .>elestials the chorus I'roiong ; But louder the strains of the ransom'd are pealing, Aud glory is swelling the conqueror's song.

649

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

1008 Vanity of vmiUies. 1 1 S & 1 2s

Eccles 12 : 8.

171 AR, far o'er hill and dale, on the winds stealing, ^ List to the tolling bell, mournfully pealino;. Hark, hark, it seems to s.-iy, as melt those sounds away. So earthly joys decay, while new their feeling !

2 Now through the charmfed air, on the wimlfl stealing, List to the mourner's prayer, solemnly bendinu: :

ILuk, hark, it .seems to say, turn from those joj's awi»y, fo those which ne'er decay, lor life is ending.

3 So when our mortal tk'> (k-.iili sli:ill dissever,

J^rd, may we reach tin- sUie- where care come.s never.

And in eiernal day, joining tlie angels' lay, To our Creator pay homage for ever.

SECOND ADVENT.

1099 Looking for the coming of the day of God. C. iu, 2 Pet.' 3 : 12.

ROPE of our hearts, O Lord, appear, Thou glorious .star of day ! Shine forth, and chase the dreary night, With all our tears, away.

2 Strangers on earth, -sve wait for thee; O leave the Father's throne; Come with a shout of victory. Lord. And claim us as thine own.

.'{ O bid the bright archangel now The trump of God prepare. To call thy saints — the q,aick, the dead, To meet thee in the air.

i No resting-place we seek on tartl.. No loveliness we see ; Our eye is on the I'oyal crowr.. Prepared for us and tluc. 650

SECOND ADVENT.

5 But, dealest Lord, however bright That crown of joy above, What is it to the brighter hope Of dwelling in th}^ love? 0 AVhat to the joy, the deeper J03-, Unmiiigled, pure, and free, Of union with our living Head, Of fellowship with thee?

7 This joy e'en now on earth is ours,

But only, Lord, above Our heart without a pang shall know The fullness of thy love.

8 There, near thy heart, upon the throne,

Thy ransoniYl Bride shall see, AVhat grace was in the bleeding Lamb, Who died to make her free.

1100 Come, Lord Jesus. S. M. D.

llev. 22 : 20.

''PHE Church has waited long L Her absent Lord to see; And still in loneliness she vaits,

A friendless stranger she. Age after age has gone. Sun after sun has set. And still in weeds of widowhood She weeps a mourner yet.

Come, then, .Lord Jesus, come!

2 Saint after saint on earth

Has lived, and loved, and died; And as they left us one by ore,

AVe laid them side by side; We laid them down to sleep,

But not in hope forlorn; We laid them but to ripen there. Till the last glorious morn.

Come, then, I^ord Jesus, come ! 651

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

3 The whole creation o^roans, And waits to hear that voice That shall restore her comeliness,

And make her wastes rejoice. Come. J.ord, and wipe away

Tlie curse, the sin. tiie stain, And make this blighted world of oiirs Thine own fair world again.

Come, then, Lord Jesus, come I

1101 Wheti the Kings of kings comet. -t • M

All/ HEX the King of kings comes, VV When the Lord of lords comes; We shall have a joyful day,

Wiicn the King of kings comes: T,o see the nations broken down, And kingdoms once of great renown. And saints now suft*'ring wear tlie crown

When the King of kings comes.

2 When the trump of God calls, When the last of foes falls ; We shall have a joyful day.

When the King of king comes: To see the saints rais'd from the dead And all together gathered. And made like to their glorious Head,

When the King of kings comes.

3 When the foe's distress comes. When the church's rest comes; We shall have a joyful day.

When the King of kings comes: To see the New Jerusalem, Its fullness and its matchless frame, Surpassing all report and fame.

When the King of kings comes. G52

SECOND ADVENT.

4 When the world's course is run. When the judo-men t is be^un; We shall have a joyful day,

When the Kino; of kings comes: To see the sons of God well known, All spotless to their Father shown, And Jesus all his brethren own,

When the King of kings comes.

5 When our Lord in clouds comes. When Le with gi-eat power comes; We shall have a joyful day.

When the King of kings comes : To see all things by him restor'd. And God himself alone ador'd By all the saints with one accord.

When the King of kings comes.

11 02 0 come quickly. 8s 7s & 4.

SAVIOUR, haste: our souls are wai:ting For the long expected day. When, new heavens and earth creating Thou shalt banish grief away ;

All the sorrow Caused by sin and Satan's sway.

2 Haste, O hasten thine appearing, Take thy mourning people home; 'T is this hope our spirits cheering. While we in the desert roam.

Makes thy people Strangers here till thou dos"^, come.

8 Lord how long shall the creation Groan and travail sore in pain. Waiting for its sure salvation When thou shalt in glory reig';.

And like Eden This sad earth shall bloom again? 653

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

4 Reign, O reign, Almighty Saviour, Heaven and eartli in one unite; Make it known, that in tliy favor. There alone is life and light;

When we see thee We shall have supreme delight.

1 103 The Lord cometh, etc. 8s, 7s & k

Jude 14.

1 O! he cometh — countless trumpets Ij Wake to life the shuubering dead ; 'Mid ten thousand saints and angels

See their great exalted Head. Hal lei nj all I—

Welcome, welcome Son of God!

2 Full of joyful ex])ectation,

Sainti behold the Judge appear; Trutli and justice go before him — Now the joyful sentence hear;

Hallelujali !— Welcome, welcome, Judge divine I

3 " Come, ye blessed of my Father!

Enter into life and joy ; Banish all your fears and sorroAvs ; Endless praise be your employ ;"

Hallelujah ! — Welcome, welcome to the skies.

1104 Behold he cometh rcith clouds. 8s, 7s & 4 Kev. 1:7.

LO! he comes, with clouds descendirg, Once for favor'd sinnrrs slain. Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of his train;

Hallelujali! Jesus now shall ever reign! G54

SECOND ADVENT.

2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold him, Rob'd ill dreadful majesty; Those who set at naii^iit and sold him Pierc'd and nail'd him to the tree,

Deeply wail in". Shall the true Messiah see. ;} Ev'ry island, sea, and mountain, Heav'n and eartli shall flee away; All who hate him must, confounded, Hear the trump proclaim the day.

Come to judgment ! Come to judgment! come away I

4 Now redemption, long expected,

See in solemn pomp appear! All lii<s saints by man rejected, Now shall meet him in the air.

Hallelujah ! See the day of God appear !

5 Lord, thy bi'ide says by thy Spirit,

Hasten thou the gen'ral doom ! Promised glory to inlierit. Take thy wear}^ pilgrims home !

All creation Travails, groans, and bids thee come.

6 Yes — Amen ! Let all adore thee,

High on thy eralted throne ; Saviour, take the power and glory, Chiim the kingdoms for tliy own!

O ! come quickly ! Hallelujah, come, Lord, come!

1 105 That hlesHed hope. P. M

Titus 2: 13.

WE wait for thee, all-glorious One We look for thine appeai'ing; W(>. bear thy name, and on the thro le We see thy presence cheering. 655

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

Faith even now

Uplifts its brow. And i^ees the liOrd descending, And witli him bliss unending.

2 We Wcait for tliee, through days forloni,

In patient self-denial ; We know that thou our grief hast borne Upon tliy cross of trial. And well may we Submit witii thee To bear the cross and love it, Until thy hand remove it.

3 We wait for thee ; alreadj^ thou

Ilast all our heart's submission ; And thougli the spirit sees thee now. We long for open vision ; When ours shall be Sweet rest witli thee. And pure unfading pleasure. And life in endless measure.

4 We wait for thee in certain hope, —

The time will soon be over; With child-like longing we look up, The glory to discover.

O, bliss! to share

Thy triumph there, When home with joy and singing, The Lord his saints is bringing I

THE RESURRECTION.

I 1 06 ^''« ^"i/ «/'^« Lord will come. L. M.

2 Peter 3 : 10.

ri'^HE Lord will come-, the earth shall qi.ake, i Tlie hills their tix^d seat forsake; And withering, from the vault of night, The stars withdraw their feeble light. 656

THE RESURRECTION.

2 The Lord will corae, but not the same As once in lowly form lie came;

A silent Lamb to slaughter led.

The bruised, tlie suffering, and the dead.

3 The Lord will come — a dreadful form, With wreath of flame, and robe of storm, On cherub winj^s, and wings of wind, Anointed Judge of human kind.

i While sinners in despair shall call. " Flocks, hide us! mountains, on us fall!" The saints, ascending from the tomb, Shall joyful sing— '"The Lord is come!"

1107 The great day of Ilia wrnth Lj. M

Rev.6 : 17.

THAT day of wrath ! that dreadful day, When heaven and earth shall pass away. I What power shall be the sinner's stay ? IIow shall he meet that dreadful day ?

2 When shriveling like a parchM scroll. The flaming heavens t(»gether roll ; When, louder yet, and yet more dread, ♦ Swells the high trump that wakes ttie dead ;

3 O, on that day, that dreadful day. When man to judgment wakes from clay, Be thou. O God, the sinner's stay. Though heaven and earth shall pass away.

IJQq Because I live you shall liveahn. 0. AL.

John 14: 19.

WHEN, downward, to the darksome tomb I thoughtful turn my eyes. Frail nature trembles at the gloom. And anxious fears arise. 2 Why shrinks my soul — in death's embra<,'8 Once Jesus captive slept; And angels hovering o'ei- tne place, His lowly pillow kept. 42 G57

r

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

i Thus shall the}' jrnai'd my slL'ci)ln<^ dust, And, as the Saviour roso. The ^i-av<3 again shall yield her trust, And end my deep repose. 4 M}^ Lord, before to ^lory gone, Shall bid me come away; And calm and bri«ilit shall break the dawn Of heaven's eternal day. il

b Then let my faith each fear dispel, And gild with light the grave; To 'him my loftiest praises swell, Who died from death to save.

I 109 -4"ci to wait /or his Son from heaven. O. *1. * 1 Thess. 1 : 10

"N expectation sweet. We wait, and sing, and pray. Till Christ's triumphal car we meet. And see an endless day.

2 He comes! the Conqueror comes!

Death falls beneath his sword; The joyful prisoners burst their tombs. And rise to meet their Lord.

3 The trumpet sounds — Awake!

Ye dead to judgment come! The pillars of" creation shake. While hell receives her doom.

4 Thrice happy morn for those

Who love the ways of peace : No night of sorrow' e'er shall close Upon its perfect bliss.

1 110 -A-wake and sing, you that dwell in dnnt. b. M.

Ifaiah 26: l'.>.

EST for the toiling hand. Rest for tlie anxious brow, llest for the weary, way-worn feet. Rest from all labor now ; 658

W

THE RESURRECTION.

2 Soon shall tlit tri.mp of God

Give out the welcome sound That shakes thy silent chamber -walls, Anl breaks the turf-sealed ground.

3 Ye dwellers in the dust.

Awake! come forth and sing; Sharp has j^our frost of winter been, But bright shall be your spring.

4 'T was sown in weakness here ;

'T will then be raised in power : That which was sown an earthly seed Shall rise heayenly flower.

1111 At the last trump. lls,

1 Cor. 15 : 52.

THE chariot ! the chariot ! its wheels roll in fire, As the Lord cometh down in the pomp of his ire ; Lo! self-moving, it drives on its pathway of cloud ; And the heav'ns with the burden of Godhead are bow'd.

2 The glory ! the glory ! around him are pour'd Mighty hosts of the angels that wait on the Lord ; And the glorified saints, and the martyrs are there, And there, all who the palm-wreaths of victory wear!

3 The trumpet ! the trumpet! the dead have all heard : Lo ! the depths of the stone-cover'd cbarnel are stirr'd I From the sea, from the earth, from the south, from the All tho vast generations of men are come forth. [north,

4 The judgment! the judgment ! the thrones are all set, Where the lamb and the bright-crownM elders are met I There all flesh is at once in the sight of the Lord,

And the doom of eternity hangs on his word.

111.2 -H« ^f^m swallow up death in victor i/. x . M.

Isaiah 25 : 8.

LO ! the seal of deatli is breaking; Those who slept its sleep are waking; Heaven opes its jDortals fair I Hark ! tlie harps of God are ringing ; Hark ! the seraph's hymn is flinging Mujic on immortal air. 659

THE PRESENT AND THE FUirRE.

2 There, no mor'^. at eve dv^cliniiio:. Suns without a cloud are sliiniiig

O'er t'le land of lite and love; There tlie founts of life are tlowinoj, riovvei-s unknown to time, are blowing

In that radiant scene above.

3 There no si<^h of memory swelleth; There no tear o*" misery welleth ;

Hearts will bleed or break no more; Past is all the cold world's seorninj;. Gone the nioiit. and broke the morning,

Over all the ^ijoldeu shore.

1 113 P^^ '^^ trumpet shall anuvd, i: . iMU

1 Cor. 15 ; 52.

n^IIE last lovely morning, JL All bloomini? ar 1 fair, Is fast onward tleeting. And soon will appear.

CHORUS.

While the mighty, migiity, mighty tranp

Sounds, Come, come away,

O, let us be ready to hail the glad lay,

2 And when that bi-ight morning

In splendor shall dawn, Our tears shall be ended, Our sorrows all gone.

3 The Biidogroom from glory

To earth shall descend. Ten thousand bright angels Around him attend.

4 The grave shall be opened,

The <lead shall arise. And with the Redeemer Mount up to the skies. 660

n-NAL JUDGMENT.

5 Tlie saints then immortal 111 o-lorv shall reij;:n. The Briile with the Bridegroom For ever reiiiaiii.

FINAL JUDGMENT.

1 1 1 i That he may find mercy, etc. ^' ^' ^1-

2 Tiin. 1 : 18.

WHEN thoii, my righteous Judge, shalt To take thy ransomed people home, [come Shall I amoiig them stand ? Sliall such a worthless worm as I, Who sometimes am afraid to die, Be found at thy right hand?

2 I love to meet tliy people now. Before thy feet with them to bow,

Though vilest of them all; But — can 1 bear the piercing thought — AVhat if inv name should be left out,

When tliou for theui shalt call ?

3 O Lord, prevent it by thy grace: Be thOu my only hiding-i/lace,

In this, th' accepted day; Thy pardoning voice, O. let me hear, To still my uiibelieving fear,

Nor let me fall, I pray.

4 And when the final tri.mp shall sound, Among thy saints let me be found,

To bow before th>' face; Then in triumphant strains I'll sing. While heaven's resounding mansions ring

With praise of sovereign grace. 661

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE. 1115 Behold the day is come. fe. M

BEHOLD the clay is come : Tlie ri^^liteous Judge is near; And sinners, trembling at their doom, ShiU soon their sentence hear.

2 Angels, in bright attire,

Conduct him through the skies; Darkness and tempest, smoke and fire, Attend him as he Hies.

3 How awful is the sight!

How loud the thunders roar! The sun forbears to give his light, And stars are seen no more.

4 The whole creation groans;

But saints arise and sing: They are tiie ransomed of the Lord, And he their God and King.

1 1 lo ^''* 'voice of the archangel, etc. OS /S & 4

i Thess. 4: 16.

HARK, ye mortals, hear the trumpet Sounding loud, the mighty roar! Hark! the archangers voice proclaiming, Thou, old Time, sbalt be no more. Rolling ages, Now your solemn close appears.

1117 ^^^^y ^y^ «^'"^' »«^ ^""- 8s, 73 & 4.

Rev. 1 : 7.

DAY of judgment, day of wonders! Hark! thetrumpet's awful sound, 1 oader tlian a tbousand thunders, Sh .kes the vast creation round;

How the summons Will the sinner s hear"^ confound I o62

FINAL JUDGMENT.

2 See the Judga our nature wearing, Cloth d hi mnjesty divine! You who long for iiis appeari \g, Then sha'l say, ''This Lord is mine!

Gracious Saviour, Own me in that day for thine !

11 At his call the dead awaken.

Rise to life from earth and sea: .Vll the powers of nature, shaken By his looks, prepare to flee :

Careless sinner. What will then become of thee ?

4 Horrors past imagination

Will surprise your trembling heart, When you hear your condemnation, '•Hence, accursed wretch, depart!

Hence with Satan And his angels have your part."

5 But to those who have confessed,

LovYl and'serv'd the Lord below, ^ He will say, '*Com*e near, you blessed, See the kingdom I bestow :

You for ever Shall my love and glory know."

6 Under sorrows and reproaches,

May this thought our courage raise! Swiftly God*s great day approaches. Sighs shall then be changed to praise :

May we triumph. When the world is in a blaze I

1118 Where shall the ur.godly, etc. 1 Is & 5.

1 Pet. 4 • 18.

All, guilty sinner, ruined by transgression, VVhut shall thy dcom be, when, an-ay'd in terror, God <»2all command ; lee, cover'd with pollution. Up to the judgment ?

THE PIIESBNT AND THE FUTURE.

? Stop, tViouglitless sinner, stop fiwliile and ponder, Kre death arrest thee, and the Judge, in vengeance. Hurl from his presence thy affrighted spirit, Swift to perdition.

3 Ofl has he called thee, but thou wouldst not hear him, Mercies and judgments have aliiie been slighted;

Yet be is gracious, and with arms unfolded.

Waits to embrace thee.

4 C-ome, then, poor sinner, come away tliis moment, Justas you are, come, filthy and polluted,

Come to the fountain open for the guilty ;

.lesus invites you. 6 But, if you trifle with his gracious message, Cleave to the world and love its guilty pleasures, iVercy, grown weary, shall in righteous jud^rnieDt, Leave you fur ever. f 0 ! guilty sinner, hear the voice of warning; Fly to the Saviour, and embrace his pardon ; So shall your spirit meet with joy triumphant.

Death and the judgment.

HEAVEX.

11 ID ^^'^ former things are passed aioay. Li- Mi

Rev. 21 : 4.

THERE is a land mine eye hatli seen, In visions of enraptured tliouoiit, So brijiiit tliat all wliich spreads between Is witli its radiant j?lory franglit; •2 A land upon wliose blissful shore

Tliere rests no shadow, falls no stain; There those who meet shall part no more, And those long parted meet again.

3 Its slvies are not like earthly skies.

With varying hues of shade and light; It hath no need of suns to rl^e To dissipate the gloom of night.

4 There sweeps no desolating wind

Across tlnit calm, serene abode; Tlie wanderer there a home may find, Within the paridise of Gcd. 661

HEAVEN. 1120 Jiev.U:h^. L- M.

iN Zi< n's o-iorious summit st( od

0

A luim'i'ous host redLMnn'cl by blood; They bymird their Kint>^ in strains divine I heard tlie soi)*^. and strove to join.

2 Here all who sufter'd sword or tlamo For truth, or Jesus' lovely name. Shout vict'ry now, and hail the Lamb, And bow before the great 1 AM.

3 While evei-lastin^ ages roll, Eternal love shall feast their soul, And scenes of bliss for ever new Rise in succession to their view.

4 O sweet employ to sing and trace

Til' amazing hights and depths of grace; And spend from sin and sorrow free, A blissful, vast eternity I

5 O what a sweet, exalted song. When ev'r}" tribe and ev'jy tongue, Redeem'd b}- blood, with Chi'ist appear, And join in one full chorus there I

6 My soul anticipates the day.

Would stretch her wings and soar away, To aid the song, the palm to bear. And praise my great lledeemer there.

1121 liev. 22: 4. L. M

LO ! round the throne, a glorious baud. The saints in countless myriads stand Of every tongue redeemed to God, Arrayed in garments washed in blood. 2 Throuii:h tribulation gre.,t they came; They bore the cross, despised the shame; But now from all their labors rest, lu God's eternal glory blesc. CG5

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

3 They see the Saviour face to face; They sing the triumph of liis grace ; And day and night, with ceaseless praise, To liim their loud hosannas raise.

4 O, may we tread the sacred road Tliat lioly saints and martyrs trod ; Wage to the end the glorious strife, And win, like them, a crown of life.

1122 Return unto thy rest, 0 my aonl. i-«. M.

Psalm IIG: 7.

RETTIR^Sr, my soul, and sweetly rest On tliy a.mlghty Father's breast; The bounties of his grace adore. And count his wondrous mercies o'er.

2 Thy mercy. Lord, preserved my breath. And snatched my faintino- soul from death; Removed my sorrows, dried my tears, And saved me from surrounding snares.

3 What shall I render to the Lord? Or how his wondrous grace record? To liim my grateful voice I '11 raise, With just thanksgiving to his praise.

i O Zion ! in thy sacred courts. Where glory dwells, and joy resorts, To notes divine I '11 tune the song. And praise shall flow from every tongue.

1 I 2 .3 -^" "'y Father's houae, etc. Jj. M.

John 11 : 2.

^ P II Y Father's house ! thine own bright home 1 And thou hast there a place for me I Though yet an exile here 1 roam. That distant home by ftiith I see.

2 1 sie its domes resplendent glow, Where beams of God's own glory fal. ;

And trees of life immortal grow. Whose fruits o'erhang the sapphire wall.

HEAVEN.

3 I kt ow that thou, who on the tree Didst deio;!! our mortal gnilt to bear.

Wilt briuglhiue own to Iwell w'uh thee, And waitest to receive me there I

4 Thy love will there array my soal In thine own robe of spotless hue;

\nd 1 shall gaze while ages roll, On thee, with raptures ever new!

5 O, welcome day ! when thou my feet Shalt bring the shining threshold o er',

A Father's warm embrace to meet, And dwell at home for evermore!

1124 The heavenly mansion. li. M

MY heavenly home is bright and fair We'll he gathered home; Nor death nor sighing visit there, We'll be gathered home:

CHORUS.

We'll wait till Jesus comes, We'll wait till Jesus comes, We'll wa t till Jesus comes. And we 'il be gathered home.

2 Its o-littering towers the sun outshine,

"^ We'll be gathered home; That heavenly mansion si all be mine, We'll be gathered home.

3 My Father's house is built on high.

We '11 be gathered home ; Above the arched and starry sky. We '11 be gathered home.

4 When from this earthly prison free,

We'll be gathered home;

That heavenly mansion mine shall be,

We '11 be gathered home.

667

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTUKE.

5 While liere, a stranger far from home,

AVe'll be <?atheretl home; AffUctioiTs waves may rouiul me foam, We'll be gathered home.

6 Let others seek a liorie below,

AVe'll be gathered liome Wliich tlames devour or waves o'erthrow, We'll be gathered home.

7 Be mine the happier lot to own,

AVe'll be gathered home;

A heavenly -mansion near tlie throne,

We'll be gathered home.

8 Then, fail this eai-th, let stars decline,

We '11 be gatliered home ; And sun and moon refuse to shine, AVe '11 be gathered home.

9 All nature sink and cease to be,

We'll be gathered home;

That heaveidy mansion stands for me,

We '11 be srathered home.

1125 lPeM:4. L. M.

THEEE is a region lovlier far Than sages tell or poets sing, — Brigliter than summer's b( mtios are. And softer than the tints of sprmg.

CHORUS.

I'm going Jiome. I'm going lioma I'm going* home to dre no more. To die no more, to di^i no more, I'm going home to die no more. 2 It is all holy and serene.

The land of glory and repose; No cloud obscures the radiant scene; There not a tear of sorrow fiovs. 668

HEAVEN.

1 1 *^fi They that aoio iji tears, ahallreaj) i»jrj. 0. M.

THERE is nn hour of hallow'cl iieace For those with care oppress'd, When sighs and sorrowing tears shall cease, And all be hush'd to rest.

2 'T is then the soul is freed fi-om fears

And doubts which here annoy ; Then th^'V that oft had sown in tears Shall reap again in joy.

J There is a home of sweet repose, Where storius assail no more ; The stream of endless pleasure flows On tlnit celestial shore.

4 There purity with love appears, And bliss without alloy; There they that oft had sown in tears Shall reiip again in joy.

1127 There '« music t>i the \ipper heaven. C. M. i>.

THERE'S music in the upper heaven— The choral notes that swell. Are sweeter, fuller, richer far.

Than human lips can tell ; When rings the gush of golden harps,

And heaveidv lutes are swept, To tell the quenchless love of him Who o'er a lost world wept.

2 The gliding rush of countless wings,

Borne on the swelling breeze.

That w^afts the rustling nnisic by.

Amid embowered trees ; The echo of the myriad feet. That full on pavements fair Of glittering, dazzling gold :hat glea:na In untold brightness there. 6G9

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

3 The music of the pearly ^ates,

When back by angels flung. Admitting there a ransomed soul,

Their sinless bands among : The silvery sound that's swelling up,

When flows the stream of life; The rustle of the .nuei-ald leaf,

With healing virtues rife :

4 And then the tide of melody,

That swells and bursts, wlien rings The new son^ in that far-off world.

That thrilling rapture brings : But, awed, we may not note its power,

Its depths we may not sound ; Unfathomed, ftithomless it rolls

In glorious might around.

0

ll^O Earnestly desiring. C m..

2 Cor. 5 : 2.

COULD our thoughts and wishes fly Above these gloomy shades, To those bright worlds beyond the sky, Which sorrow ne'er invades !

2 There joys, unseen by mortal eyes.

Or reason's feeble ray. In ever-blooming prospect rise. Unconscious of decay.

3 Lord, send a beam of light divine,

To guide our upward aim I With one reviving touch of thine. Our lang.iid hearts inflame.

4 Then shall, on faith's sublime st wing.

Our ardent wislies rise [spring.

To those bright scenes where pleasurei*

Ini nortal to the skies.

670

HEAVEN

1129 Th,re is a land, a happy lund. C M.

n^IlERE is a land, a happy land, i. Where tears are wiped awaj^ From ev'ry eye, by God's own hand, And night is turned to day.

2 There is a home, a happy home,

Where way-worn travelers rest, Where toil and languor never come, And every mourner 's blest.

3 There is a port, a peaceful port.

A safe and quiet shore. Where weary mariners resort. And fear the storms no more.

4 There is a crown, a dazzling crown,

Bedecked with jewels fair ; And priests and kings of high renown, That crown of glory wear.

5 That land be mine, that calm retrea%

That crown of glory bright; Then I 'U esteem each bitter sweet. And every burden light.

1 130 2^^^ hope— laid up for you in hem^^^n . P M .

THERE is an hour of peaceful rest. To mourning wand'rcrs given; There is a tear for souls distressed, A balm for ev*rv wounded breast— 'T is found above— in heav'n.

2 There is a home for weary souls, JBy sins and sorrows driven; When toss'd on life's tempestufuis shoals. Where storms arise and ocean rolls. And all is drear— but heav'n. 671

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

5> There faith lifts np the tearless eye,

The heart with anguish riven ; It views the tempest passino; by. Sees ev'nino^ shadows quickly tly,

And all serene — in heav'n. 4 There fi-ao;rant flowers immortal bloom.

And joys supreme are given ; Til ere rays divine disperse the *i:loom; Be.vond tlie dark and narrow tomb

Appears the dawn — of heav'n.

1 131 Rev. 15 : 2, 3. C. M

HATtKI hark! the voice of ceaseless praise^ Around Jehovah's throne; Songs of celestial joy they raise, To mortal lips unknown.

2 tFpon the sea of glass they stand

In shining robes of light; The harps of God ai-e in their hand, They rest not day or night.

3 O ! for an angel's perfect love,

A seraph's soaring wing. To sing with thousand saints above, The triumphs of our King.

4 On earth our feeble voice we try,

In weakness and in shame. We bless, we laud, we magnify. We conquer in his name.

5 But O! with pure and sinless heart.

His mercies to adore, My God. to know thee as thou art, Nor grieve thy Spirit more ! % O! blessed hope! a '-little while," And we. amidst that tlirong. Shall live in our Redeemer's smile, And swell the immortal song. 672

HEAVEN. 1132 F^^ ^P '^*^ everlasting hills. vy. M.

THERE is a fold where none can stray, And pastures ever green, Where sultry sun, or stormy day, Or night is never seen. 2 Far up the everlasting hills.

In God's own liglit it lies ; His smile its vast dominion fills With joy that Jiever dies. 8 One narrow vale, one darksome wave Divides that land from this ; I have a Shepherd pledged to save, And bear me home to bliss.

4 Soon at his feet my soul shall lie.

In life's last struggling breath; But I shall only seem to die,

I shall not taste of death.

5 Far from this guilty world to be

Exempt from toil and strife ; To spend eternity with thee, — My Saviour, this is life !

A^

1 1 8R Inheritance of the saints in light. fe. M.' •

*■ ^ Col. 1: 12.

'ND is there, Lord, a rest For weary souls desio^ned, Where not a care shall stir the breast, Or sorrow entrance find?

2 Is there a blissful home, Where kindi-ed minds shall meet,

And live, and love, nor ever roam From that serene retreat?

3 Are there bright, happy fields, Where nought that blooms shall die;

Where each new scene fresh pleasure- And healthful breezes sigh ? [yields, - 43 673

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

4 Are there celestial streams,

Where livhig waters glide. With murmurs sweet as angel dream I, And flowery banks beside ?

5 For ever blessed they.

Whose joyful feet shall stand, While endless ages waste away, Amid that glorious land !

6 My soul would thither tend

"While toilsome years are given ; Then let me, gracious Lord, ascend To sweet repose in heaven !

1134 I love to think of heaven. S. M,

I LOVE to think of heaven. Where white-robed angels are, Where many a friend is gathered safe. From fear, and toil, and care.

1

CHORUS.

There will be no more parting there. There will be no more parting there, In heaven above where all is love. There will be no more parting there,

2 I love to think of heaven.

Where my Redeemer reigns. Where rapturous songs of triumph rise, In endless, joyous strains.

9 I love to think of heaven,

The saints' eternal home, [fade,

Where palms, and robes, and crowns ne'er And all our joys are one.

4 I love to think of heaven,

The •reetings there we'll meet. The harps — the songs for ever ours — The walks — the golden streets. 674

HEAVEN.

5 I love to think of heaven, That promised hind so fair, O how my raptured spirit longs To be for ever there.

£j3o Come, sing to me of heaven. o. M

COME, sing to me of heaven, When I'm about to die; Sing songs of holy ecstasy, To waft my soul on high.

CHORUS.

There'll be no sorrow there, Tliere '11 be no sorrow there. In heaven above, where all is love, Tliere '11 be no sorrow there.

2 When the last moment comes,

O, watcli m}^ dying fiice, To catch tlie bright serapliic glow, AVhich on each feature plays.

3 Then to my raptured ear

Let one sweet song be given;

Let music charm me last on earth,

And greet me first in heaven !

1136 Hehr exes 11 : \&. fs&48.

KNOW ye that better land. Where care '8 unknown ? Know ye that blessed band Around the throne? There, there is happiness, There streams of purest bliss ; There, there are r(>st and i>eaoe — There, there alone. 2 Yes, yes. we know that place ^ We know it well ; Eye hath not seen his ftice, Tongue can not tell ; 675

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

There are the angels bright. There saints enroVd In white, AU all are cloth'cl in light — There, there they dwell.

3 0' we are weary here,

A little band, Yet soon in glory there

We hope to stand ; Then let us haste away. Speed o'er this world's dark way, Unto that land of day —

That better land.

4 Come ! hasten that sweet day,

Let time begone, Come ! Lord, make no delay,

On thy white throne; Thy face we wish to see To dwell and reign with thee, And. thine for ever be —

Thine, thine alone.

n

1137 ^^o ^'■* f^^se — and tohence came they ?7s. d. Rev. 7 : 13.

WHO are these in bright array, This exultino;, happy throng. Round the altar night and day.

Hymning one triumphant song?— "Worthy is the Lamb, onte slain,

Blessing, honor, glory, power. Wisdom, riches, to obtain, New dominion every hour."

2 These through fiery trials trod ; _

These from great affliction came ; I

Now. before the throne of God, ■

Sealed with liis almighty name: 676 '

HEAVEN.

Clud ill raiment pure and iv'liite,

Victor-palms in every liand, Tlirough tlieir great Redeemer's might,

More than conquerors tliey stand.

3 Hunger, thirst, disease, unlvuown,

On immoital fruits they leed; Them the Lamb, amidst tlie tlirone

Shall to living fountains lead ; J03' and gladness banish sighs;

Perfect love dispels all fears ; And for ever from their ej^es

God shall wipe away their tears.

1 loo Theij rett from their labors. 7S. Cl,

Rev. 14 : 13.

HIGH in yonder realms of light, Dwell the raptured saints above; Far beyond our feeble sight,

Happy in Immanuel's love : Once they knew, like us below. Pilgrims in this vale of tears. Torturing i)ain and heavy wo, Gloomy doubts, distressing fears.

2 'Mid the chorus of the skies,

'Mid th' angelic lyres above. Hark, their songs melodious rise.

Songs of praise to Jesus' love I Happy spirits, ye are fled

Where no grief can entrance finJ Lulled to rest the aching h( ad,

Soothed the anguish of the mitd.

3 All is tranquil and serene,

Calm and undisturbed repose ; There no cloud can intervene, There no angry tempest blows; 677

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

Every tear is wiped away,

Sloiis no more sliall heave the breasti Ni^ht is lost in endless day,

Sorrow — in eternal rest.

1139 Good night till then. 7s 6s 4.

f JOUENEY forth rejoicino:, I From this dark vale' of tears, To heavenly joy and freedom.

From eartllly bonds and fears; AVhere Christ our Lord shall gather

All his redeemed again. His kingdom to inherit; —

Good night till then !

2 Go to thy quiet resting,

Poor tenement of clay! From all tliy pain and weakness

I gladly llaste away; But still in &iith confiding

To find thee yet again, All glorious and immortal; Good night till then!

3 ""fhy thus so sadly weeping,

Belov'd one of my heart? The Lord is good and gracious,

Tho' now he bids us part. Oft have we met in gladness,

And we shall meet again, All sorrows left behind us;— Good night till then I

4 I go to see his glory,

Whom we have lov'd below; I go the blessed angels.

The holy saints, to know Our lovely ones departed,

I go to find again, And wait for you to join us;- Good night till thetil 678

HEAVEN.

I luiar the Saviour calling;

The joj'ful hour has come : The angel-guards are ready

To guide me to our home ; Where Chris.t our Lord shall gatuer

All his redeem'd again. His kingdom to inherit ;—

Good night till then I

I no

Jtev. 7 : 13-17.

PALMS of glory, raiment bright, Crowns that never fade aAvay, Gird and deck the saints in light; Priest, and kings, and conquerors they. 2 Yet the conquerors bring their palms To the Lamb amidst the throne, And proclaim in joyful psalms Victory through his cross alone.

8 Kings for harps their crowns resip, Crying, as they strike the chords, " Take t°ie kingdom, it is thine, King of kings, and Lord of lords I

4 Kound the altar saints confess.

If their robes are white as snow, 'T was the Saviour's wondrous grace, And his blood, that made them so.

5 Who were these? on earth they dwelt-

Sinners once, of Adam's race; Guilt, and fear, and suftering tel..; But were saved by sovereign grace.

G Thev were mortal, too. like us:

Ah' when we, like them, must die, May our souls, translated thus, Triumph, reign and shine on high I 679

78.

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE,

1141 ^^ '^^''^ prepared for them a city. 7s & C

Heb. 11 : 16.

WE are on our journey home, Where Christ our Lord is gone ; We shall meet around -^is throne, When he makes his people one In the new Jerusalem.

2 We can see that distant home,

Though clouds rise dark between; Faith views the radiant dome, And a luster flashes keen

From the new Jerusalem.

3 0 glory shining far

From the never-setting Sun I O trembling morning star ! Our journey's almost done To the new Jerusalem.

4 O hoi)! heavenly home!

O, rest eternal there ! When shall the exiles come. Where they cease from earthly care, In the new Jerusalem.

5 Our hearts are breaking no^v

Those mansicns fair to see • O Lord ! thy heavens bow. And raise us up with thee To the new Jerusalem.

1142 Arise and depart, etc. o8 & iS.

Micah 2 : 10.

THIS is not my place of restirg, Mine a city yet to come; Onward to it I am hasting — On to my eternal home. 680

HEAVEN.

2 In it all is light and gloiy,

O'er it shines a Jiightlesjs day: Every trace of sin's sad story, All tlie curse has passed aAvay.

3 There the Lamb, our Shepherd, leads >IB,

B}^ the streams of life along- ;

On the fresliest pastures feeds us,

Turns our sigldng into song.

i Soon we pass this desert dreary, Soon we bid farewell to pain ; Never more be sad or weary, Never, never sin again.

1143 Iiev.21,25. S. M. D.

I'^HERE is no night in heaven : - In tliat blest world above Work never can bring weariness,

For work itself is love. There is no night in heaven : Yet nightly round the bed Of every Christian wanderer Faith has an angel tread.

2 There is no grief in heaven:

For life is one glad day, And tears are of those former things

Which all have passed away. There is no grief in hea\ en :

Yet angels from on liigh, On golden pinions earthward glide,

Tlie Christian's tears to dry

3 There is no want in heaven :

The Lamb of God supplies Life's treeoftwelvefokl fruitage ^till, Life's spring which never dries. 681

THE PRESENT AND THE FUIUBK.

There is no want in heaven:

Yet in a desert land The tainting propliet was sustaited

And fed by angel's hand.

There is no sin in heaven :

Behold that blessed throng ; All holy in their spotless robes.

All holy is their song. There is no sin in heaven :

Here who from sin is free ? Yet angels aid us in our strife

For Christ's true liberty.

There is no death in heaven :

For they who gain that shore Have won their immortality,

And they can die no more. There is no death in heaven :

But, when the Christian dies, The angels wait his parting soul,

And waft it to the skies.

1144 Reunion in heaven. 7s & 6s.

N

O seas again shall sever, No desert intervene, No deep sad-flowing river Shall roll its tide between,

2 Love and un severed union

Of soul with those we love, Nearness and glad communion, Shall be our joy above.

3 No dread of wasting sickness,

No thought of ache or pain. No fretting hours of weakness, Shall mar our peace again. 682

HEAVEN.

4 No death our homes o'ershadh g Shall e'er our harps uustring For all is life uiifadui": In presence of our Khig.

1145 ^^'« beautiful of lands. 7s & 6s.

rpHERE is a land immortal, 1 The beautiful of lands; Beside its ancient portal

A silent sentry stands ; He only can undo it,

And open wide the door; And mortals who pass through it,

Are mortals nevermore.

2 Though dark and drear the passage

That leadeth to the gate, Yet grace comes with the message,

To souls that watch and wait; And at the time appointed

A messenger comes down. And leads the Lord's anointed

From cross to glory's crown.

3 Their sighs are lost in singing.

They 're blessed in their tears ; Their journey heavenward winging.

They leave on earth their fears; Death like an angel seemeth ;

"We welcome thee," they cry; Their face with glory beameth—

'T is life for them jo die !

T 'M but a stranger here ; 1 Heaven is my home; Earth is a desert drear; Heaven is my home.

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand, Heaven is my fatherland — Heaven is my home.

2 What though the tempests rage,

Heaven is my home ; Short is my pilgrimage ;

Heaven is my home. And Time's wild wintry blast Soon will be overpast, I shall reach home at last ;

Heaven is my home.

3 There at my Saviour's side,

Heaven is my home ; I shall be glorified ;

Heaven is my home. There, with the good and blest, Those I loved most and best, I shall for ever rest ;

Heaven is my home.

4 Therefore I'll murmur not;

Heaven is my home ; Wliate'er my earthly lot,

Heaven is my home. For I shall surely stand, There at my Lord's right hand. Heaven is my fatherland —

Heaven is my home.

1147 The region above. 6s & 7a.

THERE'S a region above, Free from sin and temptation, And a mansion of love.

For each heir of salvation. Then dismiss all thy fears,

Weary pilgrim of sorrow,* Though' thy sun set in tears, 'T will rise brighter to-mcrrow. 684

HEAVEN.

2 There our toils will be done,

And free grace be our story, God himself be our Sun,

And our unsetting glory. In that world of delight

Spring shall never be ended, Nor shall shadows nor night,

With its brightness be blended.

3 There shall friends no more part,

Nor shall farewells be spoken, There'll be balm for the heart.

That with anguish was broker . From affliction set free,

And from God ne'er to sever, We his glory shall see,

And enjoy him for ever.

1148 Rev. 22: b. 5s & 48.

lyro shadows yonder ! ll All light and song ! Each day I wonder. And say, How lon^ Shall time me sunder From that dear throng?

2 No weeping yonder — All fled away ! While here I wander Each weary day. And sigh as I ponder My long, long stay.

3 No partings yonder — Time and space never Again shall sunder — Hearts can not sever — Dearer and fonder Hands lasped for ever.

685

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

4 Kone Avanting yonder — Bought by tlie Laiiib, All giithered under The evergreen palm,— Loud as night's thunder Ascends the glad psalm.

1 149 ^^»< for the weary, 8s A 7d.

IN the Christian's home in glory, There remains a land of rest. There my Saviour's gone before me, To fuliill my soul's request.

CHORUS.

There is rest for the weary, There is rest for you — On the other side of Jordan, In the sweet fields of Eden, Where the tree of life is bloomu.g, There is rest for you.

2 He is fitting up my mansion.

Which eternally shall stand, For my stay shall not be transient, In that holy, happy land.

3 Pain nor sickness ne'er shall enter,

Grief nor wo my lot shall share. But in that celestial center I a crown of life shall wear.

4 Death itself shall then be vanquished;

And his sting shall be withdrawn ,• Shout for gladness, O ye ransomed! Hail with joy the rising morn.

6 Sing, O sing, ye heirs of glory ; Shout your triumph as you go ; Zion's gates will open for you, You shall find an entrance through.

HEAVEN.

1150 ^^"' ""'*' ^' ^^ '^ ^* '^'^''^ ■' ^''

IT^ E speak of the realms of the blest, VV That country so bi-ioht and so fair, And oft are its glories confessed, r>nt wliat must it be to be there i ? We speak of its pathways of gold,

Of its walls decked with jewels so rare, Of its wonders and pleasures untold, But what must it be to be there '?

3 We speak of its freedom from sin.

From sorrow, temptation and care. From trials without and within. But what must it be to be there?

4 We speak of its service of love.

The robes which tlie glorified wear. The Church of the First-born above. But what must it be to be there?

5 O T.ord. in this valley of wo.

Our spirits for heaven prepare.

Then shortly we also shall know

And feel what it is to be there.

1151 Shall we know each other there ? 8s & 7b

¥HE:N' we bear the music ringing In the bright celestial dome. When sweet angel voices, singing.

Gladly bid us welcome home To the land of ancient story,

Where the spirit knows no care, In that land of light and glory. Shall we know each other there ? 2 When the holy angels meet us. As Ave go to join their band, Shall we know the friends that greet tw In the glorious spirit land? 687

THE PRESENT AND THE FFTURB.

Shall we see the same eyes shining

On us as in clays of yore ? Shall we feel their dear arms twining,

Fondly round us as before ?

3 Yes, my earth-worn soul rejoices,

A.nd my weary heart grows light, For the sweet and cheerful voices.

And the forms so pure and bright, That shall welcome us in heaven.

Are the loved of long a^o ; And to them "t is kindly given.

Thus their mortal friends to know.

4 O, ye weary, sad, and tossed ones,

Droop not, foint not by the way ; ye shall join the loved and just ones

In the land of perfect day. Harp-strings, touched by ano;el fingers,

Murmured, in my raptured ear — Evermore their sweet song lingers —

We shall know each other there.

1152 Happy home. 8s & 7s,

IN that world of ancient story, Where no storms can ever come. Where the Saviour dwells in glory, There remains for us a home.

CHOKUS.

Happy home, happy home, Jesus bids liis foll'wers come, To that land of bliss and glory, Our happy, happy home.

2 Th'are within the heavenly mansions, Where life's river flows so clear. We shall see our blessed Saviour, If we lovp 'ind serve him here.

HEAVEN.

3 There with holy angels dwellinor,

Where the ransomed wander free, Jesus' praises ever telling, Sing we through eternity.

4 There amid the shining nnmhers.

All our toils and labors o'er, Where the Guardian never slumbers. We shall dwell for evermore.

1153 Almost home, 6s. & 46.

IS it a long way oft'? O. no ! a few more years, A few more bitter tears, —

We shall be there. Sometimes the way seems long, Our comforters all go, Wo follows after wo, Care after care.

2 O ! brethren dear, how weak, IIow faint and weak we are! Yet Jesus leads us far

Through tangled ways Into the very heart Of this dark wilderness, Whei-e dangers thickest press.

And Satan strays.

3 But he is strong and wise, And we. his children blind. Must trust his thoughtful mind

And tender care. So gentle is his love, We may be sure that sight AVould show us all is right,

And answered prayer.

44 689

THE PRESENr AND THE FUTOBlfi.

I 'Tis no uncertain way We tread, for Jesus still Leads with unerring sliill

Wliere'er we roam ; And from the desert wild Soon shall our path emerge, And land us on the verge

Of our dear home.

J54 I'm going home. OS ^i U

I AM a stranger here ; No home, no rest I see ; Not all earth counts most dear Can win a si^h from me.

I'm going home.

2 Jesus, thy home is mine.

And I thy Fathers child. With hopes and joys divine. The world 's a' dreary wild. I 'm going home.

3 Home I O ! how soft and sweet,

It thrills upon the heart ! Home! where the brethren meet And never, never part.

I 'm going home.

4 Home ! where the Bridegroom takeo

The purchase of his love : Home! where the Father waits To welcome saints above.

I 'm going home.

5 Yes! when the world looks cold,

Which did my T>ord revile, A lamb within the fold, I can look up and smile.

I 'm going home. 690

HLAVEN.

6 When earth's delusive chaima

VVould snare iny pilgrim feet, I fly to Jesus* arms. And yet agaiu repeat,

I'm going home.

7 When breaks each mortal tie

That holds me from the goal, This, this can satisfy The cravings of my soul, — I 'm going home.

8 Ah ! gently, gently lead,

Along the painful way,

Bid every word and deed,

And every look to say,

1 'm going home.

1 1 ^il Stravqers and pihirima. i S & OS.

*^*^^ ^ Heb. 11: 13.

¥E have no home but heaven;— A pilgrim's garb we wear; Our path is marked by changes,

And strewed with many a care; Surrounded with temptation ;

By varied ills oppress'd ; Each day's experience warns us That this is not our rest.

2 We have no home but heaven ; —

Then wherefore seek one here ? Wliy murmur at privation.

Or grieve when trouble's near? It is but for a season

That we as strangers roam, And strangers must not look for

The comforts of a home.

3 We have no liome but heaven;—

We want no home beside ; O God, our Friend and Father, Our foo-,stjps thitlier guide, 691

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

Unfold to VIS its glory,

Prepare us for its joy, Its pure and perfect' friendship,

Its angel-like employ.

We have a home in heaven ; —

How cheering is the thought ( How bright the expectations

AMiich God's own word has *auglitl With eager hearts we hasten

The promised bliss to share; We have no home but heaven ; —

O would that we were there I

1 150 Shall we e'er forget the story f 8s & 7?.

WHEX we reach a quiet dwollirg, On tlie strong eternal lulls, And our praise to him is swelling,

Who the vast creation fills ; When the paths of pray')- and duty.

And atHiction all are trod. And we wake to see the beaut.y, Of our Saviour and our God ;

2 With the light of resurrection,

AVhen our chang^-d bodies glow And we gain the full perfection,

Of the bliss begun below; When the life that llesh obscureth

In each radiant form shall shine, And the joy that aye endureth,

Flashes ibrth in beams divine :

8 While we wave the palms of glory. Through the long eternal years, Shall we e'er forget the story Of our mortal griets and fej rs ?

m'2

HEAVEV.

Shall we e'sr for«»-et the salnes?, .\iid the clouds that luirg so dim.

IT lieu our hearts are tilled with ♦i.ladness^ And our tears are dried by him?

4 Shall the memory be bauislieu

Of his kindness and his care, Wheu the wants and woes are vunishtti.

Which he loved to soothe aiul share? All the way by which he led us.

All the grievings which he bore, All the patient love he taught us,

Shall we think of them no more?

5 Yes! we surely shall remember

How he quickened us from death, How he fanned the dyin<? ember

With his Spirifs glowing breath. We shall read the tender meaning

Of the sorrows and alarms. As we trod the desert, leaning

On his everlasting arms.

6 And his rest will be the dearer,

AVhen we think ^.^f weai-y ways, And his light will seem the clearer,

As we muse on cloudy days. O 't will be a glorious morrow

To a dark and stormy day ! We shall recollect our sorrow.

As the sti-eams that pass away.

1157 Beautiful Zioi,. 8s, 6 HnCB

I'Huliii 50. 2.

BEAUTIFUL Zion. built above, Beautiful citj', that I love. Beautiful gates of pearly wjiite. Beautiful temple, — Ood ks light! He who was slahi on Cah ary Opens those pearly gates to me 693

THE PRESENT AND THE PCrtJRE.

2 Beautiful heaven, where all is light. Beautiful angels, clothed in white, Beautiful strains that never tire. Beautiful harps through all the choir ; There shall I join the chorus sweet, Worshiping at the Saviour's feet.

3 Beautiful crowns on everj'^ brow, Beautiful palms the conquerors show, Beautiful robes the rai somed wear, Beautiful all who enter there ! Thither I press with eager feet; There shall my rest be long and sweet.

4 Beautiful throne for Christ our King, Beautiful songs the angels sing. Beautiful rest, all wanderings cease Beautiful home of perfect peace ! There shall my eyes the Saviour see: Haste to this heavenly home with me I

1158 The better land. P.M.

1HEAR thee speak of the better land, Thou callest its children a happy band, Mother! O! where is that radiant shore, Shall we not seek it, and weep no more? Is it where the flower of the c range blows. And the fire-flies dance in the myrtle Not there ! not there ! boughs ?

2 Is it where the feathery palm trees lise. And the date grow? rij^e under sunny skies. Or 'midst the green islands of g/ittering seas Where fragrant forests perfume the breeze, And strange bright birds on their starry wiuga Bear the rich hues of all glorious things? Not there! not thore! 094

HEAVEN.

3 Is it far away in some legi >n old, Where tlie rivers wander o'ei sands )f gold, And the burning rays of the rubies shine, ^ And tlie diamond liglits up the seciet mnie ^ And the \>earl glows forth from tlie coral strand, Is it there, sweet mother, that betiei land?

Not there ! not there I

4 Eye hath not seen it. my gentle boy, K.ar hath not heard its sweet song of joy ! Dreams can not picture a world so hdi-. Sorrow and death may not enter tliere. Time may not breathe on its fadeless bloom, Far beyond the clouds and beyond the tomb!

'T is there ! 't is there !

1159 The Father-land. 9s & 8s.

n^HERE is a place where my hopes are stay'd.

1 My heart and my treasure are there; Where verdure and blossoms never fade.

And fields are eternally fair.

CHORUS.

That blissful place is my father-land;

By faith its delights I explore; Come, favor my flight, angelic band.

And waft me in peace to the shore.

2 There is a place where the angels dwell, A pure and peaceful abode;

The joys of that place no tongue can tell ; For there is the palace of God !

3 There is a place where my friends are gone Who suffer'd and worshiped with me;

Exalted with Christ, high oi his throne. The King in his beauty thty see.

4 There is a place where I hope to live When life anl its labors are o"er,

A place which ihe Eord to me will give, And then 1 s lall sorrow no more. 695

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

1 1 1)0 T^^^^ former things are passed away. 4 & lOs.

Rev. 21 : 4.

NO sickness there, No wejirv wasting of the frame away, Xo fearfu shrinking from the midnigiit air, Nc tlread of summer's bright and fervid ray.

2 No liidden grief,

X.) wild and cheerle^is vision of despair,

No vain petition for a swift relief. No tearful eye, no broken hearts are there.

3 Care has no home

NVithin that realm of ceasidess praiso and song:

Its tossing billows break and melt in foam, Far from the mansions of the spirit-throng.

4 No parted friends

O'er mournful recollections have to weep I

No bed of death enduring love attends,

To watch the coming of a pulseless sleep.

5 No blasted flower

Or withered bud celestial gardens grow!

No scorching blast or fierce descending shower Scatters destruction like a ruthless foe 1 <> No battle-word

Startles the sacred host with fear and dread !

The song of peace, Creation's morning beard, Is sung wherever angel-minstrels tread 1

7 Let us depart

If scenes like these a vait the weary soul !

Look up, thou stricken one I Thy wounded heart Shall bleed no more at sorrow's stern control I

8 With faith our guide, White-rob'd and innocent, to lead the way,

Why fear to plunge in Jordan's rolling tidj, And find the oceau of eternal day I

IK)! That beautiful world! P. M.

WE 'T^E going home, we've had visions bright Of that holy land, that world of lisht, Where the long, dark night of t'me is p<vst, And the morn of eternity dawns at last; Where the weary saint no more shall r(om, Bit d\v"ll in a happy peaceful home: Where the brow with sparklinir gt-ms is crowned, Ahd the waves of bliss kre flowing round. (!. ih:it beautiful wurld ! 0, that beautiful world I

1

HEAVEN.

2 We 're going home, we soon shall be Where tlie sky is dear, and all uro free ; Where the victor's song floats o'er the plains, And the seraph's antheins blend with its strain*; Where tlie sun r;ll8 down its brilliant flood, And beams on a world that is fair and good; Where stars, once dimnied at nature's doom, Will ever .vhine o'er the new earth's bloom. 0, that beautiful world I 0, that beautiful world 1

9 'Mid the ransomed throng, 'mid the seas of bliss, »Mld the holy city's gorgeousness ; 'Mid the verdant plains, 'mid angels' cheer, 'Mid the saints that round the throne appear; Where tne conqueror's song as it sounds afar, Is waft'd on the ambrosial air; Throng i endless years we then shall prove, The worth of a Saviour's matchless love. 0, that beautiful world I 0, that beautiful world

116:

The sun-bright clime. -t • -M.»

HAVE you h^ard, have you heard of that sun-bright clim% Undinim'd by sorrow, unhurt by time; Where a^-e hath no power o'er the fadeless frame- Where the eye is fire, and the heart is flame- Have you heard of that .<un-bright clime?

8 A river of water gushes there,

'Mid flowers of beauty strangely fair, And a thousand wings are hovering o'er, The dazzling wave and the golden shore. That are seen in that sun-bright clime.

S Millions of forms, all clothed in white, In garments of beauty, clear and bright, There dwell in their own immortal bowera, 'Mid fadeless hues of countless rtuw<^is. That bloom in that sun-bright clime.

( Ear hath not heard, and eye hath not Roen, Their swelling song*, and their changeless sheen; Their en^gns are waving, their banners unfurl, O'er jasper walls and gates of pearl.

That are fixed in that sun-bright clime.

e Rut far, far away is that sinless clime, Ujidimmcd by sorrow, unhnr' bytijie; Where, amid all things briu'ht and f 'r, is feiren, The home of the just, and its name is heavea— The name of that sun-bright clime.

697

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE. 11 (>3 We'll be there in a little while. P. M.

Xl/" E have heard of that bri<^ht, that liol y huid, VV We have heard and our hearts are'ghul. For we are a lonely jjlltrrim band ;

We are weary, and worn, and sad. They tell us that pilofrims are dwelling there,

No more are they homeless ones. And they say that the goodly land is fair,

Where the fountain of life ever runs.

CHORUS.

We'll be there, we'll be there in a little while, And we'll join with the pure and the blest,

We '11 all have the palms, the robes, the crowns, And we '11 be for ever at rest.

2 We have heard of the palms, the robes, the Of that silvery band in wliite, [crowns,

Of the city fair with its golden gates

All radiant with heavenly light. We have heard of the angels theie, and saints

With their golden harps, how they sing, And the mount, with the fruitful tree of life,

And the leaves that healing bring.

3 There are beautiful birds in the bowers Their son^s are blythe and sweet, [green,

Their warbling gushing ever new,

The angel harpers greet. We '11 be there, we '11 be there in a little while,

And we'll join with the pure and blest; We '11 all have the palms, the robes, the crownSi

And we'll be for ever at rest.

1 l()4 ^lall we sing in heaven t 1 . M.

SHALL we sing in heaven fcr ever. Shall we sing ? Shall we sing in he^^ven for ever, \i\ ihatiiappy land? 698

HEAVEN.

Yes! O, yes! in that land, th&t happy land, They that meet shall sino; for ever, Far beyond the roUintr river,

Meet .0 sing, and love for ever, In that happv land.

2 Shall we know each other ever,

In that land ? Shall we know each other ever,

In that happy land ? Yes ! O, yes ! in that land, that happy land, They that meet shall know each other, Far beyond the rolling river, etc.

3 Shall we sing with holy angels

In that land ? Shall we sing with holy angels

In tliat happy land ? Yes! O, yes! in that land, that happy land, Saints and angels sing for ever, Far beyond the rolling river, etc.

4 Shall we rest from care and sorrow,

III that land ? Shall we rest from care and sorrow.

In that happy land? Yes! O, yes! in that land, that happy land, They that meet shall rest for ever, Far beyond she rolling river, etc.

5 Shall me meet our dear, lost children,

In that land ? Shall me meet our dear, lost children.

In that happy land ? Y^es! O. yes! in that land, that happy land, Children meet and sing for ever. Far beyond the rolling river, etc.

6 Shall we meet our Christian parents

In that land ? Shall we meet our Christian paicuts, In that happy land ?

699

THE PRESENT AND THE Ft TORE.

Yes! O, yes! in that land, that liappy landf Parents and children meet together, Far beyond the rolling river, etc. 7 Shall we meet oui- faithful teachers In that Ian i? Shall we meet our faithful teacheis In that happy land? Yes! O, yes! in thatland, that happy land Teachers and scholars meet together, Far beyond the rolling river, etc. S Shall we know our blessed Saviour In that land? Shall we know our blessed Saviour In that happy land? Yes! O, yes I in that land, that happy land, We siiall know our blessed Saviour Far beyond the rolling river, Love and serve him there for ever, In that happy land.

1 1 65 Behold I make all thingn neto. P. M.

Rev. 21 : 5.

THAT clime is not like this dull clime of ours ;- All, all i-i lirij^litness there ; A sweeter influence bn-Hthes around its flowers,

And a lieiiiguer air. No caliu below is like that cwlm above, No region here is like that realm of love ; Earth's softest sprinjr ne'er shed so soft a light, Fiirth's brightest summer never shone so blight* 2 That sky is not like this sad sky of ours,

Tinged with earth's change and care: No shadow dims it, and no rain-cloud lowers;

No broken sunshine there : One everlasting stretch of azure pours Its stainless splendor o'er those sinless sho»«8 : For the.e Jehovah >^hines with heavenly ray, And Jesus reigns dispensing endless day. t The dwellers there are not like those of earth,

No mortal stain they bi-ar; And yet they seem of kindreil blood and birth;

Whence and how came they there?

700

HEAVEN.

Earth wiis tiioir native soil ; from sin and shaiae, Through (rihiilaiion, tliey to glory came; Bond-slaves delivered from sin's criisliing load, Brands plucked from burning by the hand of God.

i Yon robes of their < are not like those below ;

No angel's half so ) right : Whence came that beauty, wlience that living glow,

And whence that radiant white? Washed in the blood of the atoning Lamb, Fair as tlie light these robes of their's became ; And now, all tears wiped off from every eye, The-' wander where the freshest pastures lie.

1166

The home of the soul. lls & 6

OH where can the soul find relief from its foes? A shelter of safety, a home of repose ? Can earth's highest summit, or deepest hid vale. Give a refuge, nor sorrow, nor sin can assail ?

No, no ! tliere's no home ! There's no home on earth— the soul has no home.

2 Shall it leave the low earth, and soar to the sky, And seek for a home in th3 mansions on high ! _

In the hriu'ht realms of bliss with a dwelling be given, And the soul find a home in the glory of heaven?

Yes. yes ! there's a home ! There's a home in high lieaven— the soul has a home.

3 0 ! holy and sweet its rest shall be there !

Free for ever from sin, and from sorrow and tare; And the loud hallelujahs of angels shall rise, To welcome the soul to its home in the skies I

Home, home ! home of the soul ! The bosom of God is the }iome of the soul I

1167

P AT

Ever-green motnitutns. -t • ■^'■*»

THERE'S a land far away 'mid the stars, we ai^ told. Where thev know not the sorrows of time, Where the purn waters wander through valleys of gold,

And where life is a treasure sublime ; 'T is the land of our God— 'tis the home of the sonl.

Whore the ages of splendor eternally roll ; Where the way-weary traveler reaches ti? goal, On the ever-green mountains of life.

701

THE PRESENT aND THE FUTURE.

2 Here our gaze can rot soar to that beautiful land,

But our visions have told of its bliss, And our souls by the gale from its gardens are fanned.

When we faint in the deserts of this ; And we sometimes have longed for its holy repose,

When our spirits were torn with temptation and wo«i^ And we 've drank from the tide of the river that flow«

From the ever-green mountains of life.

3 0 the stars never tread the blue heavens by night,

But we think where the ransomed have trod, And the day never smiles from his palace of light,

But we feel the bright smiles of our God. We are traveling homeward through changes and gloom,

To a kingdom where pleasures unchangingly bloom; And our guide is the glory that shines through the tomb

Vroia the ever-green mountains of life.

1168 Within the vail. P.M.

Heb. 6 : 19.

UPON the frontier of this shadowy land We. pilgrims of eternal sorrow, stand : What realm lies forward, with its happier store Of forests green and deep, Of valleys hushed in sleep. And lakes most peaceful ? 'T is the land of Evermore.

3 "Very far off its marble cities seem — Very far off— -beyond our sensual dream —

Its woods, unruffled by the wild winds' roar : Yet does the turbulent surge Howl on its very verge. One moment — and we breathe within the Evermore •1 .They whom we loved and lost so long ago, Dwell in those cities, far from mortal wo — [soar.

Haunt those fresh woodlands, whence 8W(«t 'Arcllinp Eternal peace have they : God wipes their tears away : They drink that river of life which flows for Evermore.

4 Thither we hasten through these regions dim, But lo ! the wide wings of the seraphim

Shine in the sunset I On that joyous shore

Our lightened hearts shall know

The life of long ago : The sorrow-burdened path shall fade for Evermore.

THE FAMILY. 1169 No night in heaven. lOS,

NO ni-^ht shall be in heaven ! no gathering glcom Shall oV.r that glorions landscape ever «oiue ; No tears shall falMu sadness o'er those Aowera That breathe their fragrance through celestial bowew.

2 No ni<'-ht shall be in heaven I no dreadful hour Of intMital darkness, of the tempter's power- Across therie skies no envious clouds shall roll, To dim the sunlight of the raptured soul. Nc night shall be in heaven. Forbid to sleep, The'*- eyes no more their mournful vigils keep. Their fountains dried— their tears all wiped away— They gaze undazzled on eternal day.

K No night shall be in heaven— no sorrow's reign ; No secret anguish, no corporeal pam ; No shivering limbs, no buruing fever there ; No soul's eclipse, no winter of despair.

5 No ni"ht shall be in heaven, but endless noon- No fait declining sun, no waning moon : But there the Lamb shall yield perpetual light, 'Mid pastures green, and waters ever bright.

THE FAMILY.

U70 I xoill make there an altar unto God. ' ^ Gen. 35 : 3.

L.M

THOU sovereign Lord of earth and skies Supremely good, supremely wise ; Fix thou the place of our abode ; But may we still live near to God.

2 Where'er our dwelling shall be found. We will thy throne of grace surround ; An altar to thy name will raise, ^ With sacrifice of prayer and praise.

3 With faith and with devotion, Lord ! Teach us each day to hear tiiy word : Grant us thy light to learn thy will. And strength our duties to fulhll.

703

HOME.

4 Our circles with thy presence bless; Keep out eacli root of bitterness; And niuy. to each, the hist remove Be to the mansions of tliy love.

1 171 The hnpjnj home. C M.

nAPPY the home, when God is tLere, And love lills everv breast; Where one their wish, and one their prayei; And one their heavenly rest.

2 Ha])py the liome vvnerc Jesus' name

Is sweet to every ear ; Where cliildren early lisp his fame And parents hold him dear.

3 Happy the home whei-e prayer is heard,

And praise is wont to rise; Where parents love the sacred word, And live but for the skies.

4 Lord ! let us in our homes agree,

This blessed peace to gain ; Unite our hearts in love to thee. And love to all will reign.

1172 My mother's Bible. C M. D.

THLS book is all that's left me now, Tears will unbidden start. With filt'ring heart and throbWng brow,

I press ir. to my heart. For many generations past,

Here is our family tree; My mother's hand this Bible clasped; She dying gave it me. 2 Al. ! well do I remember those Wiiose name these records bear; Who round the hearth-stone used to c^ose. After the evening })ra3 e", 704

THE FAMILY.

And tell of what those pages said. In terms my heart would thrill!

Though tliey are with the silent dead, Here are they living still.

3 My father read this holy book

To brothers, sisters dear; How calm was my i)oor mother's look,

Who leaned God's word to hear. Her angel face — 1 see it yet !

What tlironging memories come! Again that little group is met,

Witliin the walls of home.

4 Thou truest friend man ever knew.

Thy constancy I've tried; Where all wereYalse, I found thee true —

My counselor and guide. Theniines of earth no treasures give,

That could tiiis volume buy; In teaching me the way to live.

It taught me how to die.

l2y3 Ah for me and mi/ houne, etc. b. jM,

Josh. 24 : 15.

TXallmy ways, OGod! 1 I would acknowledge thee; And seek to keep my lieart and house From all pollution free.

2 Where'er I have a tent.

An altar will I raise ; And thither my oblations bring Of humble pray'r and praise.

3 Could I my wish obtain.

My h ousel lold. Lord, should be Devoted to thyself alone A nursery for thee. 45 705

HOME. 1174 A birth-doy hymn. H. M.

OD of my life, to thee

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1

My cheerful soul I raise ^ Thy t^oodness bade me be.

And still prolongs my days . I see my natal liour return. And bless the day that I was bora.

^ Though but a child of earth, 1 glorify thy name. From wLom alone my birth. And all my blessin*^ came; Creating and preservnig grace Let all that is within me praise.

3 Mv soul, and all its pow'rs.

Thine, wholly thine shall be, All, all my happy hours

I consecrate to thee ; Whatever 1 have, whate'er I am, Shall magnify my Maker's name.

4 Long as I live beneath,

To thee O let me live. To thee my ev'ry breath

In thanks and blessings give; Me to thine image. Lord, i-estore, And 1 shall praisetheeevermore.

1 1 75 For thy name's sake lend me, etc. oh A < * * ^ Psalm 31: 3.

p ENTLY, Lord, O gently lead us VJ Through this gloomy vale of tears. Through the clianges thou 'st decreed us Till our last great change appear.-. 01 refresh us with thy blessing. 01 refresh us with thy grace, May thy mercies, never censing. Fit us for thy dwelling place. TOG

MORNING HYMNS.

2 When tempation's tlarts assail us, x

AVhcii in devious paths wo stray, I,et thy ooodness never fail us, Lead ns in thy perfect way. ^

O! refresh us with thy blessmg, e c

3 lu the hour of pain and ano'uish,

In the honr wlien death draws near, Sufler not our hearts to hm^^uish, Sufler not our souls to fear.

O! refresh us with thy blessnig, etc.

i When this mortal life is ended, Bid us in tliine arms to rest, Till by angel bands attended. We^iwake among the blest.

O! refresh us witli thy blessing, etc.

5 Tlien, O ! crown us with thy blessing, Throngli the trinmplis of thy grace, Then shall i)raises never ceasing. Echo through thy dwelling i)lace.

O! refresh us with thy blessing, etc.

117G

MORNING HYMNS.

They are neio every mormiig. ■^ Lam. 3:23.

L.M.

IVTEW every morning is the love 1\ Our wakening and uprising prove : ThrouHi sleep and darkness safely brougnt, Restoi^d to life, and power, and thought. New mercies, each returning day. Hover around i:^ while we pray ; New iK'rils past, new sins forgiven, New thoughts of Goi'., neu' hopes ol heaven. 707

HOMH.

Old friends old scenes will lovelier be As more of heaven in each we see ; Some softening gleam of love and prayer Shall dawn on every cross and care.

Only, O Lord, in thy dear love, Fit lis for perfect rest above. And keep us tliis, and every day, To live mote nearly as we pray.

1

1177 -S* ihoH their arm every worning. Ij. M»

isaiali 3:i : 2.

ORD of eternal truth and mioiitl J Ruler of nature's changing scheme I Who dost bring forth the morning light, And temper noon's eftulgent beam:

2 Quench thou in us the flames of strife, And bid the heat of passion cease; From perils guard our feebh^ life. And keep our souls in perfect peace.

IIYO I have set the Lord alioaya before me. -U. Jll*

Psalm 15 ; 9.

EORTH in thy name, O Lord ! I go. My daily labors to pursue; Thee, only "thee, resolved to know In all Itl ink or speak or do.

2 Thee will I set at my right hnnd,

Whose eyes mine inmost substAuce see, And labor on at thy command. And offer all my works to thee.

3 For thee d<'lightfully employ

WhateVr thy bounteous grace hf th given, And run my course Avith constant joy. And closely walk with thee to heaven.

708

MORNINa HYMNS.

1 1 70 Be thou in the fear of the Lord, etc. U. M.

GOD of the morning, at whose voice ' The ciiee -fill sun makes haste to rise, And like a ^iant cloth rejoice To nm liis journey throuj^h the skiesl

2 O. like the sun may 1 fulfill

The a])i)ointe(l duties of the day; With ready mind, and active v/ill, Mar(;h oii and keep my hea\enly way.

1 1 KO Barn there ^ueweetiucense every mortiiug. L.M. *^*- Ex. »): 7.

I PRAISE thy name, O God of T.ight, For rest anil safety through the night ; Beneatli thv vving, securely kept, I closed my eyes and sweetly slept.

2 Redeemed from Aveariness, 1 rise

To greet the light with cheerful eyes; And with the birds on joyful wing, My soul would rise, and sweetly sing.

3 I thank thee. Lord, for all thy cire, For all the blessings that I share- Life, i-eason. health, and home, and friends, And every gift thy goodness sends.

4 O let me never, never cease

To cherish trust and thankfulness: From thee, thou Maker of my frame, Each undeserved blessing came.

6 As num')erless as stars of heaven Are the rich bounties thou hast given, And fresh as dews, and sweet a- tlowera, The love that smiles on all my hours.

6 O let me to thy altar bring A pure and grateful offering; And let my thanks, as incense rise In Christ, "a pleasing sacrifu e. 709

HOME. IIqI a morning invocation. Jj, i\l.

AAN'AKE. my soul! and with the sun Thy daily' course of duty nui;

Shake otfduil sloth, and joyful rise

T( 1 ay thy morning sacrilice. '2 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart!

And with the angels bear thy part.

Who, all night long, unwearied sing

Glor> to the eternal King. 6 Glor\ to thee, who safe hast kept.

And hast refreshed me, while 1 slept:

Grant. Lord ! when I from death shall wake,

1 may of endless life partake.

4 Lord , I my vows to thee renew; Scatter my sins as morning-dew ; Guard my first springs of thought and wUi And with thyself my spirit fill.

IXq.^ He giveth his beloved fi7eep. 0. M.

Psalm 127 : 2.

LOTiD of my life ! O may thy praise Employ my noblest powers, Wliose ooodness lengthens out my dars And tills the circling hours.

2 While many spent the night in sighs,

And restless pains and woes, In gentle sleep I closed my eyes, And undisturbed repose.

3 O let the same Almighty care

My waking hours attend ; From every danger, every snare, My heedless steps defend.

4 Smile on my minutes as they roll,

And guide my future days; And let thy goodness fill mj'' soul With gratit ide and praise. 710

MORNING HYMNS.

I 1 i^^ In the mornhiyy etc. ^- ^'■•

^ *^*^ Psalm 5; 3.

rnO thee let my first off'rings r.se, X Whose sua creates the day ; Swift as his glacVning influence flies, And spotless as his ray.

2 This day tliy t\ v'ring hand be nigh.

So ot>. vonchsaf d before : Still may it lead, ])rotect, supply. And 1 that liand adore.

3 If bliss thy pro^ idence impart.

For wiiich, resigned, I pray ; Give me to feel the grateful heart. And thus thy love repay.

4 Afflictions should thy love intend,

As vice or folly's cure. Patient to gain that glorious end, May 1 the means endure!

5 Be this and ev'ry future day

Still wiser than the past, Viid when I all my life survey, May grace sustain at last.

1 1 k4- A morninq xoithout clouds. S. iu,

*^^^ "^ 2 Sam. 23: 4.

SEE how the rising sun Pursues his shining way; And wide proclaims his Master's Di'.iise, With ev'ry brightening ray

2 Thus would my rising soul

Its heav'nly parent sing; And to its great Original An humble tribute bring.

3 O may I grateful use

The blessings I receiv:j; And ne'er in tliought, in word, oi deed, llis holy Spirit grieve 711

HOME.

4 Ma}' all my days and pow': s Be sacred, Lord, to thee : And in thy presence may I spend A blest eternity !

1 J 85 I 'P*^^ *"'i' o/ thy piercy in the morning. O. M

Psalm" 59 : 16.

^PHE morning light returns, » The sun begins to shine; Now let our souls in haste arise, To run the race divine.

2 We praise the Father's love.

Wlio kept us through the night; O may his kindness be our song, His pleasure our delight.

3 While passing through this day.

Lord, we implore thy care. To guide us on the heav'nly way, And guard from ev'ry snare.

4 And when our life shall close,

O may it be in peace ; May we lie down in sweet repose, And wake ir. endless bliss.

\1q() ■'^^'y 'voice shall thou hear in the morning. l8t

Psalin 5 : 3.

lyrOW the shades of night are gone; i 1 Now the mornii g light is come; Lord, may 1 be tliine to-day — Drive the shades of sin awa} .

2 Fill my soul with heav'nly light. Banish doubt, and cleanse my sight; Tn thy service. Lord, to-day.

Help me laboi", help me pray.

3 Keep my haughty passions bound- Save me' f 'om my foes around ; Going out and coming in.

Keep me safe from ev'ry sin. 712

MORNING HYMNS.

4 When my work of life is |>;ist, O! rcceivi me tlieii at last! When J reach the heaveul}' shoie, Night of sin will be no more.

1187 Psalv.Z:b. 7S.

THOU that dost my life prolong Kindly aid my morning song; Thankfnl let my otterings rise To the Uod that I'ules the skies.

2 Gently, with the dawning ray. On my sonl thy beams disphi}^; Sweeter than the smiling morn, Let thy cheering light retnrn.

1188 ^''« ■^o'*'^ ^«'^ ^'^ '' ^'"»- '"^^ ^ ^'

Psalm 81: 11.

JESUS. Sun of Eighteonsness, Briglitest beam of love divine, With the earlj'- morning rays

Do tiiou on our darkness shine, And dispel with purest light All our night I

2 Like the sun's reviving ray.

May thy love, with tender glow All oiir coldne-ss melt away.

Warm and cheer us forth \o go, Gladly serve thee and obey All the day !

3 Thou our only Life and Guide!

Never leave us nor forsake: In thy light may we abide

Till th' eternal morning break Moving on to Zion's hill Homeward still ! 713

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HOME. EVENING HYMNS.

1 I o\) U^de me under the shadoio of thy wiitffn. Li.^l.

P^iaim 17 ; S.

LORY to tlioo, my God. this ni<iht. For all the blessiii<rs of the li«:ht; Keep me, O keep me. Kliio; of Iclno-s. Beneath thine own almighty win<^s.

2 Foro-ive me. Lord, for thy dear Son, The ill which f thi* day have done; That with the world, myself, and thee, 1, ere I sleep, at peace may be.

8 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Tench me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at thy judgment-day.

4 O let my soul on thee repose,

And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close; Sleep, which shall me more vigorous make, To serve n^y God when I awake.

5 Be thou my guardian, while I sleep, Thy watchful station near me keep; My heart with love celestial till.

And guard me from th' approach of ill.

6 Lord, let my soul for ever share The bliss of thy paternal care :

'Tis heaven on earth, 'tis heaven above. To see thy face, and sing thy love!

1 1 90 ^ '"^^^ ^^y "'* down in pence. Li- M .

Psalm 4: «.

TITUS far the Lord has led me on ; Thus far his power prolong-? my days; And every evening shall make known. Some fresh memorial of his grace. 714

EVENING HYMNS,

2 Much of mj' time has run to waste. And I, perhaps, am iioar iny home ; But he forgives my follies past; lie gives me strength for dayi to come, a I lay my body down to sleep ;

Peace is tiie pillow for my head; While well-appointed angels keep Their watchful stations round my bed. 4 Thus, when the night of death shall come. My flesh shall rest beneath the ground, And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb, With sweet salvation in the sound.

191 The angel of the Lord, etc. C. M.

Psalm 34: 7.

AND now another day is gone, I'll sing my Maker's praise; My comforts ev'ry hour make known His providence and grace.

2 I lay my body down to sleep;

Let angels guard ni}^ head ; And through the hours of darkness keep Their watch around my bed.

3 With cheerful heart I close my eyes,

Since tliou wilt not renmve; And in the morning let me rise, Rejoicing in thy love.

i 1 92 L^^ my prayer come be/ore thee, etc. C. M,

Psalm 141 : -

• LEST Sovereign, let my evening song Like holy incense r.se; Assist the offerings of my tongue

To reach the loft}^ skies. Through all the dangers of the day

Thy hand was still my guard ; And still, to drive my wants away, Thy mercy ,'itood f repared. 715

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HOME.

3 Pe7-petu;il blessino;s from above

Eii('X)inj)nss ino aroiiud ; But O how few returns of love Hatli my Creatoi- lomul!

4 Lord, with this guilty heart of miiA<i

To thy dear cross i flee ; And to thy grace my soul resign, To be renewed by thee.

1 193 The day goeth aioaii. C. M,

Jer. 6 : 4.

HAIIi. tranquil hour of closing day I Begone, disturbing care And look, my soul, from earth away, To him who heareth prayer.

2 How^ sweet the tear of penitence,

Before his tlirone of grace. While, to tlie contrite spirit's sense, He shows his smiling face.

3 Hovv" sweet, through long remembered

His mercies to recall ; [years,

And, pressed with wants, and griefs, and

To trust liis love for ail. [fears,

4 How sweet to loolv. in thoughtful hope,

Beyond this fad in": sky, And hear liim call his cliildren up To Ills fair liome on liigh.

5 Calmly tlie day forsakes our lieaven

To dawn beyond tiie west; S® let nv: soul, in life's last ( ven, Retii'e to glorious rest.

1 1 «/T The nhndowH of the eveuinq, etc. C. M. l/» Jer. (5:4.

THE sliadows of the evening hours Fall from the darkening sky; Upon th(> fragrance of the l1 twers The dews of evening lie : 71 G

1

EVENING HYMNS.

Before tbj' throne, O T-ord of nea\«n,

We kneel at close of day ; Look on thy cliildren from on high,

And hear us while we pray.

2 The sorrows of thy servants, Lord,

O. do not thou despise ; But let the incense of our prayers

Before thy mercy rise; The brightness of the coming night

Upon the darkness rolls: With hopes of future glory chase

The shadows ou our souls.

3 Slowly the rays of daylight fade ;

So fade within our heart The hopes in earthly love and joy,

That one by one depart; : Slowly the bright stars, one by one.

Within the heavens shine; — Give us, O Lord, fresh hopes in heaven,

And trust in things divine.

4 Let peace, O Lord, thy peace, O God,

Upon our souls descend ; From midniglit fears and perils, thou

Our trembling hearts defend; Give us a respite from our toil,

Calm and subdue our woes; Throuofli the long day we suffer, Lord,

O, give us now repose '

1195

Ncio ia our salvation nearer, etc

U. m. 1. : 1

S. M.

A SWEETLY solemn thought, Comes to me o'er and o'er. To-day. I 'm nearer to my home Than e'er 1 've been before. 717

HOME.

2 Nearer my Tather's house,

Where many mansions be, And nearer to tlie gi-eat wliile throne, Nearer the cr3''stal sea ;

3 Nean r tlie bound of life.

Where falls my burden down; " Nearer to where^I leave my cross,

And where 1 gain my crown. i Saviour, confirm my tiust.

Complete my faith in thee; And let me feel as if 1 stood

Close on eternity' ; 5 Feel as if now my feet

Were sJipping Ver the brink; For I ma} now be nearer home,

Much nearer than 1 think.

1196 ^^ ''**^' keepest Israel shall not sleep. O. M.

Psalm 121 : ..

ANOTHl^E day is past. The hours forever fled ; And time is bearln<r me away, To mingle with the dead.

2 My mind in perfect peace

My Father's care shall keep; I yield to gentle shunber now, For thou canst never sleep.

3 IIow blessed. T>ord. are they^

On thee securely stayed I ' Nor shall they be in life alarmed, Nor be in death dismayed.

\ \ y Y The dny is past and gone. ^- ^

ri'^ME day is past and g( ne, JL The ev'ning shades appear; O may we all retnembei well The night of death diaws nejvT. 718

EVENING HYMNS,

2 We lay our gariiK^its by,

Upoi oui beds to rest; So death will soon disrobe us all Of what we now possess.

3 Lord, keep us safe this night,

Secure from ev'ry fear, l^eneath the pinions of thy love, Till morning Ijght appear. i And when we early rise,

To view th' unwearied sun,^ May we set out to win tlie prize And after glory run. 5 And when our days are past, And we from time remove, O may we in thy bosom rest. The bosom of tliy love.

1198 The evening sricrijices. 7s. 6 lineS.

Psalm 141 : 2.

OW from labor and from care ^ , Evening shades have set me free, In the work of praise and prayer.

Lord, I would converse with thee; O. behold me from above. Fill me with a Saviour's love. 2 For the blessings of tliis day,

For the mercies of this hour, For the g6spers cheering vixy.

For the Snirit's quickening power, Grateful notes to tliee T raise; Lord ! accept my song of praise.

] I 09 Sofllij, vow, the light of day. Ts.

^;iOFTLY, now, the light of day VJ Fades upon my sight away ; Free from care, from labor free. Lord ! I would commune y\\t\\ thee. 719

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2 Soon, for me, the liofht of day Slial] for ever pass away ; Then, from sin and sorrow free. Take me. Lord! to dwell with thee.

1200 Twilight. 7S&69.

rPHE mellow eve is s^lidino- •L Serenely down the west; So, every eare subsidino;. My soiil would sinK to rest.

2 The woodland hum is rintiinf^

The daylight's gentle elose;

May angels round me. sinoing,

Thus hymn «iy last repose.

3 The evening star has lighted

Her crystal lamp on higli ;

So, when in dt^ath benighted.

May hoj)e illume the sky.

4 In golden splendor dawning.

The morrow's light sliall break; O, on the last bright morning May 1 in glory wake!

li-Ol Evening aspiration. -T. M,

p OD that mad est earth and heaven,

VJ Darkness and light!

Who the day for toil hast given,

For rest the night! May thine angel guards defend us, Shimber sweet tliy mercy send u?, Holy dreams and hopes attend us.

This livelong night!

1^0^ Snvi'^ur I breathe an evening hff.ixhjg. oS OC 78.

SAVIOUR ! breathe an evening bless-ing, Ere repose our cyeliils seal ; Sin and want we come confessing: Thou canst save, and thou cau-^t heal. 720

EVENING HYMNS.

2 Though destruction walk around us,

Though the arrows past us rty, Angel-guards from thee surround us — We are safe if thou art nigh.

3 Though the night be dark and dreary,

Darkness can not liide from thee : Thou ai-t he who, never weary, AVatclieth wliere thy people be.

I Should swift death this night overtake us. And our couch become our tomb, May the morn in heaven awake us, Clad in bright and deathless bloom.

1203 ^^'*f'« "'''^ "^- ^^ ^ '^®'""

n^AERY with me, O my Saviour, JL For tlie day is passing by; See, the shades of evening gather, And the night is drawing nigh.

2 Many friends were gathered round me"

In'thc bright days of the past; But the grave has closed above them, And I linger here at last.

3 Deeper, deeper grow the shadows;

Paler now the glowing west; Swift the night of deatli advances; Shall it be tlie night of rest ?

4 Feeble, trembling, fainting, dying.

Lord, I cast myself on thee; Tarrv with me thi-ough the dai-knessi : While I sleep, still watcli by me.

5 Tarry with me. O my Saviour !

lA\y my head upon thy breast Till the morning; tlien awake me — ^lorning of eternal rest ! 4G 721

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1204

While I was n)Ufiing. oS & | S,

l\<alm "n ; 3

SILEXTLY the shades of evening Gatlier round my lowly door; Silently they brin*^ before me Faces I shall see no more.

2 01 the lost, the unforo^otten.

Though tlie world be oft for«>:ot; O! the shrouded and the lonely — In our hearts they perish not.

3 Living in the silent hours.

Where our spirits only blend, They,unlinketl with earthly trouble. We, still hoping for its end.

4 How such holy memories cluster.

Like the stars when storms are p.st; Pointing up to that far heaven We may hope to gain at last.

1205 Fleeting moments. 8s & '7s,

FAINTLY tlow thou falling river, Like a dream that dies away ; Down to ocean gliding ever.

Keep thy calm unruffled way : Time with such a silent motion. Floats along on wings of air, To eternlty''s dark ocean.

Burying all its treasure there, •i Roses bloom, and then they wither, Cheeks are bright, then fade and die ; Shapes of light are wafted hither,

Then like visions hurr}' by : Quick as clouds at evening driven

O'er the many-colored west. Years ai-«^ bearfng us to heaven. Home of happiness and rest. 722

1206

EVENINa HYMNS. Sweet it is to tvAst in thee. -t M.

THROUGH the day thy love hath si ai ed us, Wearied, we lie down to rest; Through the silent ^atclies guar:! us, Let no foe our peace molest.

Father! thou our guai'dian be; Sweet it is to trust in thee.

2 Wandering in the land of strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes, Us and ours preserve from dangers: In thy love we all repose.

Father! thou our guardian be; Sweet it is to trust in thee.

1207 ^ c7nW'« prayer. 8s & Ts.

JESUS, tender Shepherd, hear me; Bless thy little lamb to-night: Through the darkness be thou near me; Keep me safe till morning light.

2 All this day thy hand has led me. And I thank'thee for tliy care; Thou hast clothed me. warmed me, fed me^ Listen to my evening prayer!

8 May my sins be all forgiven ; Bless' the friends I love so well Take me, Avhen I die, to heaven, Happy there with thcc to d\> ell.

1208 ^f ?'««ce xcith all the world, etc. lOs & 6.

THE d;iy ia ended. Ere I sink to sleop, My wesiry sx)irit seolis repose in thine ; Father! firgive my tp^spasses, and keep Tliis little lib of mine.

8 TVith lovina: kindness curtain thou my bed, An J c ol ii! rest niv burning pilprrim fret ; Thy pardon be the jiillow f^r my head- So shall my sleep be sweet.

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8 At peace with all the world, dear Lord, and thee, No fears my soul's unwavering faith can sUuke; AU'8 well, whichever side the j!;rave for mo The moruiug light may break!

1209 / ^oill sing of the mercies, etc. lOs &

FATHER supreme ! thou high and holy One To thee we bow ; Now, Avhen the burden of the day is gone, Dcvoutl5% now.

2 From age to age unchanging, still the same

All-good thou art ; g|

Hallowed for ever be thy reverend name ip In every heart !

3 When the glad morn upon the hills was

Thy smile was there; [spread

Now, as tlie darkness gathers overhead,

We feel thy care. j

4 Night spreads her shade upon another dm

For ever past; So o'er our fa-ults, tliy love, we humbly pray, A vail may cast.

5 Silence and calm, o'er hearts by earth dis

Now sweetly steal ; [tres^

So every fear that struggles in the breast Shall faith conceal.

6 Thou, through the dark, wilt watch above

With eve of lovi.; [our sleep

And thru wilt wake us, when the s.inbeams

The hills above. [leap

7 O, may each heart its gratitude express

As life expands. And find the triumph of its hap->in('S3 In tl/y commands! 724

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1.210 Fading, still fadl.ig. P. M.

FADING, still fading, tlie last beam is sAiji 3g; Fiitlitr ill heaven! the ilay is tieoliiiiiig ; Safety and innocence flee with the ligiht, Temptation and danger walic forth with the night; From the fall of the'siiade till the morning bells chime, Shield ti8 from danger and keep ns from rriuie ! Father ! have mercy, through Jesus Christ our Loid ! Ameal S Father iu heaven ! 0, hear when we call. Hear for Christ's sake, who is Saviour of all ! Feeble and fainting, we trust in thy might; In doubling and darkness thy love Ire our light ! Let us >li'ep on thy breast while the niviht taper burn?, Wake ill thy arms when morning returns. Father ! have mercy, through Jesus Christ our Lord 1 Amenl

YOUTH AXD AGE.

1211 Bi/ cool Siloam's shndi/ rill. CM.

BY cool Slloain's shady rill How fair the lil.y grows ! How sweet the breath, beneath the hill, Of Sharon's clewy rose!

2 Lo! such the child, whose early feet

The paths of peace have trod, Whose secret heart, with influerce sweet Is upward drawn to God.

3 By cool Siloani's shady rill

"The lily must decay; The rose" that blooms beneath the liUl, Must shortly fade away.

4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour

Of man's maturer ao-e Will shake the soul with sorrow's power, And stormy passions rage.

5 O. thou. Avho givest life and breath,

Wo seek th}- grace alonr. In childiiood, manhood, age and death. To keep us sti'l thine own. 725

HOME. l212 -^ child's prayer. 0« Al«

DEAR Jesus! ever at my side, How loving must tliou be To leave thy hojiie in heaveu to guard A little child like me. 2 Thy beautiful and shining face I see not, though so near; Tlie sweetness of thy soft low voice I am too deaf to hear. S I can not feel thee touch my hand With pressure light and mild, To check me, as my mother did When I was but a child.

4 But I have felt thee in my thoughts,

Fig-hting witli sin for me; And'when my heart loves God, I know The sweetness is from thee.

5 And when, dear Saviour! I kneel dowb

Morning and night to prayer. Something tliere is within my heart Which tells me thou art there.

6 Yes ! when I pray, thou prayest too —

Thy prayer is all for n\2; But when I sleep, thou sleepest not. But watchest patiently.

1213 Out of the mouth of babes. 0 &i<

J'salm 8 . ?.

COME, let us join the hosts above Now in our youngest days, Eemember our Creator's love, And lisp our Father's praise. 2 His Majesty will not despise The day of feeble things; Grateful the songs of chihlren rise, And please the King of kings. 726

YOUTH AND AGE.

3 He loves to bo reinember'd thus,

\ud lionorcl for his orace; Out of the month of babes like us, His wisdom perfects praise.

4 Glory to God, and praise, and pow'r,

Honor and thanks be giv'n! Children and chernbim adore The Lord of earth and heav n.

P M

1 '> t 4 Lead MS notinio temptatxon. y- ^'*' • -" "^ *^ Malt. 6 : 13.

WHILE in the slippery paths of yoith, I run secure and free I O let thy bless6d word of truth, My guide and counsel be.

2 If near the tempter's wily snare

In heedlessness I tread ;

0 be thy kind, protecting care, To save me overspread.

3 Thus o"er my life let mercy move,

And guide my feet the way That leads me to thy throne above- To everlasting day.

1 9 1 ^ Rememher thy Creator, etc. C. M . 1>.

i^^ ^^ Eccl. 12: 1.

YE ioyous ones, upon whose brow The light of youth is shed. O'er whose glad path life's early .lowers

In glowinu- beauty spread ; Foro-et not liim whose love hath poured

Abound til at golden light. And tinged those opening buds of hope With hues so softly bright.

1 Thou tempted one, ju*t entering

Upon enchanted ground. Ten thousand snnres are spreaa for tnee, Ten thousand foes surround : 727

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A dark and a deceitful band,

Upon thy path they lower; Trust uot thhie own unaided strength

To save thee from their power.

! Tliou whose j^et bright and joyous eye

May soon be dimified witli tears, To whom the hours of bitterness

Must come in coming years; Tcacli early thy confiding eye

To pierce the cloudy screen. To look above the storms, where al]

Is lioly and serene.

1 21() I^oppU *« '^« m^n that Jiudeth wUdom. 0. Jsl

I'rov. 3:13.

0 HAPPY is the man who hears Instruction's warning voice; And who celestial wisdom makes His early, onl^-^ clioice.

2 For she has treasure greater far

Than east or west unfold. And her reward is more secure Than all the gain of gold.

3 In her right hand she holds to view

A length of happy years; And in "her left the pr'i/e of faire And honor bright appears.

4 She guides our youth with innocence

In pleasure's path to tiead; A crown of glory she bestows Ui)on the hoary head.

R According a-s her labors rise, So her rewards increase; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. 728

YOUTH AND AGE.

1917 The Child Jesus. S. M

*-"■* • Lu. 2: 27.

HAIL, g-racious, hcav'nly Prlicel To thee let children tly : And oil th}^ kindest providence O may we all rely.

2 Jesus will take the young

Beneath his special care; And he will keep their youthful days From ev'ry wo and snare.

3 He knows their tender frame.

Nor will their youth contemn; For he a little child became, To love and pity them.

4 Nor does he now forget

His youthful days on enrth : Nor would w'ii ever cease our praise For the Redeemer's birth.

1 *2 1 <S From imj youth up. 8s & Ts

^^^^ '' Mutt. 19: 20.

LORD, a little band, and lowly, We are come to sing to thee; Thou art great, and high, and holy, O how solemn should we be I

2 Fill our hearts with thoughts of Jesus,

Ami of heaven where he is gone; And let nothing ever please us He would grieve to look upon.

3 For we know the Lord of glory

Always sees what children d \. And is writing now tlie story Of our thoughts ai d actions too.

4 Let our sins he all forgiven ;

Make us fear whate'er is i\rong, Lead us on our way to lu-aven. There to sing a nobler song. 729

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Give me thy Jieart. Ss & 7s.

TAKE my heart, O Fatlier mtld it In obedience to thy will ; And as ripening years nnfold It, Keep it true and childlike still.

2 Father, keep it pure and lowly,

Strontj; and brave, yet free from strife. Turning from the paths unholy Of a vain or sinful life.

J Ever let thy might surround it; Strengthen it with power divine; Till thy cords of love have bound it, Fatlier, wholly unto thine.

12^0 1 think lolien I read tTiaiaxoeet story, etc. x . JiL<

ITFITNIv when I road that pweet story of old, When Jesus was liere among men, How he called little children as lamhs to his fold,

I should like to have been with them tlien. I wish that his hands had been placed on my head,

Tli.'tt his arm had been thrown around nie, And that I nnght have seen his kind look when he Bsldf " I^et the little oubs come unto me."

2 Yet still to his footstool in prayer I may go,

And ask for a share in his love ; And if I thus earnestly seek him below,

I shall see him and liear him above; In that l)eautiful place he is gone to prepare

For all who are washed and t'or-yiver; ; And many dear children are pitherins there,

" For of such is the kingdom of heaven."

I But thousands and thousands who wander and fall,

Never heard of that heavenly lion e ; 1 should like them to know there is room for 11 fin all,

And that Jesns has bid them to ccme ; I long for the joy of that glorious tiiue,

The sweetest, and biiiihtest, and best. When the dear little chiMren nf o\ i-ry clime

Shall crowd to his arms and be blessed.

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YOUTH AND AGE.

1221 Thi sun shall no more no down. L. M. G UnCft. ■•^ "^ Isaiah GO : 20.

AT evening time, when day is done, Life's little day is near its elose, And all the glare and heat are gone, And gentle dews foretell repose — To crowr my faith before the night, At evening time let there be light.

i At <!vening time Avhen labor's past,

Thongirstorms and toils have marred my Mercv has tempered every blast. [day,

And love and hope have cheei-ed the way; Now let the parting hour be bright; At evening time let there be liglit.

3 God doth send light at evening time. And bid the fears, the doubtings, flee.

1 trust his promises subl'me; His glory now is risen on me;

His full salvation is in sight;

At evening time there now is light.

1222 At eveninq there shall he Hqht. ^- M. D*

*• Zech.K.7.

QUE pathway oft is Avet a\ jth tears, Our skv with clouds o'ercast. And worldly cares and worldly ibais

Go with lis to the last; — Not to the last! God's word hr.th said,

Could we but read aright: O pilgrim! lift in hope thy head. At eve it shall be light!

1 Tliough earth-born shadows now may shroud Our toilsome; path awhile. God's blessed word can pait each cloud, And bid the sunshine smile. 731

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If we but trust in livin<? faith,

His love and power divine, Tlien, though our sun may set in deatli,

His light shall round us shine. 3 When temj^est-clouds are dark oi. high,

Hi^s boNV of love and peace Shines beauteous in the vaulted sky,

A pledge that storms shall cease. Then keep we on, with liope unchilhsd,

By faith and not by sight. And we sliall own his word fulfilled —

At eve it shall be light.

iJLItO When I am old — foraalce me not. \J. W,

Psalm 71 : 18.

p OD of my chiidliood and my youth, VT The Guide of all m}^ days, I have declared thy lieavenly truth. And told thy wondrous ways.

2 Wilt tliou forsake my hoary hairs,

And leave \wy fainting heart? Who sliall sustain my sinking years. If God, my strength, depart "?

3 Let me tliy power and truth proclaim

To the surviving age, And leave a savor of thy name When 1 shall quit tlie stage.

4 The land of silence and of deaUi

Attends ni}^ next remove; O, may these poor rema'ns of breaih Teach tlie wide world thy love.

1224 Watch and pray. C. H M

&0 watch and pray ; thou canst not teU How near tiiine liour may be; Thou canst not know liow soon the beJ May toll its notes for thee •' 732

YOUTH AND AGE

Deftch's countless snares beset Jiy way; Frail child of dust, go -watch and pray.

2 Fond youth, while free fi'om bli<>]iting care, Does thy firm pulse beat high ?

Do hope's glad visions, bright and fair, Dilate before tliine eye?

Soon those must change, must pass away;

Frail child of dust, go watcli and pray.

I Thou aged man, life's wintry storm Hach seared thy vernal bloom ;

With trembling limbs, and wasting form, Thou 'rt bending o'er thy tomb :

And can vain hope lead tiiee astray?

Go, weary pilgrim, Avatch and pray.

4 Ambition, stop thy panting breath :

Pride, sink th}^ lifted eye! Behold the caverns, dark with death,

Before you open lie : The heavenl}^ warning now obey ; Ye sons of pride, go watch and pray.

\Z2ti) Thou art my tru8t from my ynnth. 0. x. JM Psalm 71:5.

THY mercy heard n.y infant prayer, Tiiy love, with all a mother's care, Sustained my clilldlsh days: Thy goodness watched my ripening youtli. And formed my heart to love thy truth, And filled my lips w'th praise.

2 Thci: e'en in age and grief, thy name Shall still my languid heart infiamcj,

And bow my faltering knee : O ! yet this bosom feels the fire. This trembling hand and drooping lyre Have yet a strain for thee ! 733

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3 Yes! broken, tuneless, still, O Lord, This voice transported shall neord

Thy ^-oodness, tried so long; Till, sinking slow, with calm decay, Its feeble murmnrs melt away

Into a seraph's song.

1226 Ouly waiting. Ss & 79

ONLY waiting till the shadows Are 4 little longer grown; Only waJK ig till the glimmer

Of the ilav's last beam is flown; Till the night of earth is faded

From the heart onee full of day; Till the stars of heaven are breaking Througli the twiligiit soft and gray.

2 Only waiting till the reapers

Have the last sheaf gatliercd home; For the summer time is faded.

And tiie autumn winds have come. Quickly, reapers, gather quickly

The last ripe hours of my heart, For the bloom of life is withered,

And I hasten to depart.

3 Onlj^ waiting till the shadows

Are a little longer grown; Only waiting till the glimmer

Of the day's last beam is tlown ; Then, from out the gathered darkiesfl,

Holy, denthless stars shall rise, 15y wiiose light my soul shall gladly

Tread its pathwaj^ to the skies.

1227 Abide with me. Hi*

ABIDE with me! fust fulls the eve.itide; The darkness thickens ; Lord ! with mo nbidoj When other helpers fail, iiml comforts fl/.', Help of the helpless ! 0 abide with me !

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2 Swift to its close ebbs oi^t life's lit tls fliiy : Earth's joys grow dim. us jjloriia pass away ; Cluinge and decay in all around I see ;

0 tJaou who uhaugest not! abide with me.

3 I need tliy presence every passing liour;

What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like tliy.^elf my guide and stay can be ? Through cloud and sunshine, 0 abide with me !

i Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloon\, and point me to the skies Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flfcoj In life, in death, O Lord ! abide with me.

Come unto me. 1 13 & Km.

1~aOME unto me, when shadows darkly gather, ; When the sad heart is weary and distrest. Seeking for comfort from your heavenly Father, Come uuto me, and 1 will give you rest !

9 Ye who have mourned when the spring flowers were tak*.« When the rii)e fruit fell rirhly to the ground, When the loved slept, in brighter homes to waken, Where their pale brows with spirit-wreaths are crowntJ

'i Large are tlie mansions in thy Father's dwelling, Glad are the homes that sorrows never dim ; Sweet are the harps in holy music swelling,

Soft are the tones which raise the lieavenly hymn.

4 There, like an Eden blossoming in gladness.

Bloom the fair flowers the earth too rudely pressed; Come nnto nie, all ye who droop in sadness, Come unto me, and I will give you rest.

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For old age. Ss & Ts

GRACIOUS Source of every bless' ng I Guard our breast from anxious feara Let us each tliy care i)ossessing, Sink into the vale of years.

t All our hopes ou thee reclining, Peace companion of our way. May our sun. in smiles decllniiig' Rise iu everlasting day. 735

TIMES AND SEASONS. SEED-TIME AND HAKVEST.

1230 Seed-time and harvest. L. M,

L^TEENAL Source of every joy,

Jj Well may t'ny praise our lips employ,

While in thy temple we appeal.

Whose goodness crowns the circling year.

t The flo^very spring at thy command Embalms the air and paints the land; The 5un\mer rays with vigor shine. To raise the corn, and cheer the vine.

3 Thy hand in autumn richly pours Through all our coasts redundant stores. And winters, softened by thy care,

No more a face of horror wear.

4 Seasons and months and weeks and days Demand successive songs of praise; Still be the cheerful Iiomage paid

With opening light and evening shade!

6 O! may our more harmonious tongues In worlds unknown pursue the songs; And in those brighter courts adore. Where days and years revolve no more 1

1231 Psamur. O.M

WITH songs and honors sounding loud. Address the Lord on high ; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And w%aters vail the sky.

•J He sends his showers of blessings down To cheer the plains below; He makes the grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys grow. 736

SEED-TIME AND HARVEST.

3 His steady counsels change the face

Of the declining year; He bids tlie sun cut short liis race, And wint'ry days appear.

4 His hoary frost, liis fleecy snow.

Descend and clothe the ground; The liquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound.

5 He sends liis word, and melts the snow,

The flelds no longer mourn; He calls the warmer gales to blow, And bids the spring return.

6 The changing wind, the flying cloud,

Obcj^ his mighty word; With songs and honors sounding loud, Praise ye the sovereign Lord.

1232 Thou crownent the year with thy good nfftK. \j.aL,

rsiilra G5: II.

FOUNTAIN of life, and God of love! How rich thy bounties are! The rolling seasons, as they move. Proclaim thy constant care.

2 When in the bosom of the earth

The sower hid the grain. Thy goodness marked its secret birth, And sent the early rain.

3 The spring's sweet influence, Lord, wh.

Its mild refreshing showers; [thii.<

Thou gav'st the ripening suns to shine. And summers gokk'n hours.

4 Thy quickening life, for ever near,

Matured the swelling grain ; — The bounteous harvest crowns the year And plenty fills the plain. 47 737

TIMES AND SEASONS.

5 With thankful hearts we trace thy way Tljoug'h all our smiling vales; Thou, by whose love, nor night nor day, Seed-time nor harvest fails !

1233 Psalm 126: 6. S. M.

ri^HE harvest dawn is near,

1 The year delays not long ;

And he who sows with many a tear, Shall reap with many a song. 2 Sad to liis toil he goes,

His seed with weeping leaves ;

But he sliall come, at twilight's close, And bring his golden sheaves.

1234 27je God of harveat praise. 6s & 4>'.

THE God of harvest praise ; In loud thanksgiving raise Hand, heart, and voice ; The valleys smile and sing, Forests and mountains rin^-. The plains their tribute bring, The streams rejoice.

2 Yea, bless his holy name. And purest thanks proclaim.

Through all the earth; To glory in your lot Is duty, — but be not God's benefits forgot,

Amidst your mirth.

3 The God of harvest praise ; Hands, hearts, and voices raiso,

With sweet accord : From field to garner throng, Bearing your sheaves along, And in your liarvest song

Bless ye the Lord. 738

SEED-TIME AND HARVEST.

I^dO ^'* littJe hills rejoice on every aide. » S OS 1.

i'saliii65: 12.

PRAISE and thanks and cheerful love Rise from everj'thiiig below, To the mi^^.ty One above,

Who Ills wond rons love doth show : Praise him. each created thing ! God, 3'our Maimer; God of spring!

2 Praise him, trees so lately bare ;

Praise him, fresh and new-born flowers; All ye creatures of the air;

All ye soft-descending sliowersl Praise, with each awalvening thing, God, your Maker; God of spring!

3 Praise him, man ! — thy fitful heart

Let this balmy season move To employ its noblest part.

Gentlest mercy, sweetest love ; Blessing, witii each living thing, God, your Father; God of spring!

1236 Harvest-home. 7s. doublo

COME, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of Harvest-home . All is safely gathered in. Ere the winter-storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied ; Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of Harvest-home !

2 We ourselves are God's own field, Fruit unto his praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow'grown: 739

TIMES AND SE..SONS.

First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear : T>ord of harvest. «irant that we Wholesome grain and pnre may be I

3 For the Lord our God shall come, And sliill take his harvest home ! From his Held shall purge away All that dotii offend, that day; Give liis angels charge at last In the tires tlie tnres to cast. But the fruitful eai-s to store In his garner evermore.

4 Then, thou Church triumphant, coc e, Kaise the song of Harvest-home I All are safely gathered in. Free from sori-ow. free from sin ; There for ever, puriHed, In God's garner to abide: Come, ten thousand angels, come. Raise the glorious Harvest-home!

1237

Thy paths drop fatness.

8s & 48

LORD of the harvest! thee we hail ; ^^ Thine ancient ju-omifte doth not fail;-*!! The varying seasons haste their round, ! With goodness all our years are crowned; Our thanks we i)ay This holv day; O let our hearts in tune be found !

If spring doth Avake the song of mirth;

If sunnner wnrms the fruittTil eai-th ;

When winter^sweeps the naked i»lain, 1 1

Or autnnm yTehls its ripened grain; rf j| Still do we sin;< ■

To thee, our King; j

Through all their changes thou dost reign. ;| 7-10

SEED-TIME AND HARVEST.

But chielly when thy liberal hand Scattcis new plenty o'er the huul, AVhen i^onncls of nnisic till the air. As homeward all their treasures bear;

We too will raise

Our hymn of praise. For we thy common bounties share.

Lord of the harvest! all is thine! ^ The rains that fall, the suns tliat shme, The seed onee hidden in the orouml, Tlie skill that makes our fruits abound!

New. every year,

The gifts appear; Kew praises from our lips shall sound I

1 9 ^ ft All thy works praUe thee. 1 "^S. I^OO J ^ Psalm 145: 10.

WHEN spring unlocks the flowers to paint ihe Innghing soil, W luM. su..rui.M-'« balmy shower, refresh the u,mve> '. toil; Whenw uer bin.l« in frosty chains U.e fallow and the flood. eJL God the earth rejoiceth slili, and owns his Maker good.

[shades ;

2 The birds that walce the morning, and those that love the Ihe winds tlwd sweep the monntain. or lull the drowsy g^^^^^^ The sun that fr.mi his amber-lMnver rejoic-th on lu^ ^^-'Y. The moon and stars iheir Maker's name in silent pomp display.

3 Shall man. the lord of nature, expectant of Iho sky- Shall man, al-ne unthankful, his little praise fleny !

No. let the year forsake his course, the seasons aase tol-e, Thee, Father, must we always love-Creator! he nor th.-e.

4 The fl 1 w ;rs of spring may wither, the hope of summei fade; The am urn u droop in winter, the bird forsake the -'''Hte; The winds be lulled-thesun and moon forget their oHde.rce; But we in nature's latest hour, 0 Lord, will Jing t. thee I

741

TIMES AND SEASONS. OLD AND NEW YEAR. '

l^Of/ ^he opening year. Li. M.

GREAT God, we sing that mighty naml By whicli supported still we stjuil: The opening year tl y mercy shows ; Thy mercy crown it till it close I

2 By day, by night, at home, abroad Still we are guarded by our God ; By his incessant bounty fed, By his unerring counsel led.

8 With grateful hearts the past we owiij The future, all to us unknown. We to thy guardian care commit, And peaceful leave befoi-e thy feet.

4 In scenes exalted or depressed, Be thou our jo3% and thou our rest : Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored through all our changing days.

1240 P'^alm 90 : 12. C M.

AND now, my soul, another year Of thy short life is past; I can not long continue hei-e, And this maj^ be my last.

2 Much of my hasty life is gone,

Nor will return again : And swift my passing moments run, Tiie few that yet remain.

3 Awake, my soul ; with utmost care

Thy true condition learn : What are thy hopes? how sure? liow fair" What is thy great concern?

4 BeholJ, another year begins;

Set out afresh for heav'n; Seek pardon for thy foi-mer sins, In Christ so freely giv'n. 742

OLD AND NEW YEAR.

5 Devoutly yield thyself to God, And on his grace depend ; With «eal pursue the heav'nly road, Nor d"tubt a happy end.

1941 Thou hact made my days, eU. >^' -'^•

l^^ t- Psalm 3'.) : £.

M

Y few revolving years, 0..* How swift they glide away ! How short the term of life appears

When past^but as a day. Lord, through another year.

If thou permit my stay. With watchful care may I pursue

The true and living way.

1242

Come let its anew.

5s&12b

' nOME let us anew

yj Our iourney pursue—

Pvoll round with the year. And never stand still till the Master appear;

His adorable will

Let us gladly fulfill.

And our talents improve By the patience of hope, and tlie labor ot love.

2 Our life is a dream ; Oar time, as a stream, Glides sw'iftly away,

And the fugitive moment refuses to stay :

The arrow is flown;

The moment is gone;

The millemiial year ^

Rushes on to our view, and eternity 's ne.^r

3 O that each, in the day

Ofhis coming, may say. . ^,

''I have fought mv way througn ; [do ; I I'ave finislvd tlie^ work thou didst give me to 743

TIMES AND SEASONS.

O that each from his TiOrd. Mav receive tiie "lad word, *' Well and ftiithfully done; Enter into my joy , and sit down on my .lironc."

1 2 ' 3 All below is but a dream. 7s. D-

\irniLE witli «:easeless course the sim « T Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run,

Never ntore to meet us here. Fixed in an eternal state,

They have done with all below, We a iittle longer wait.

But how little, none can know.

2 As tlie winged arrow Hies

Speedily the mark to find; As the lightning from the skies

Darts, and leaves no trace behind — * Swiftly thus our fleeting days

Bear us down life's rapid stream; Upward. Lord, our spirits raise,

All below is but a dream.

3 Thanks for mercies past receive,

Pai-don of our sins renew; Teach us henceforth how to live,

With eternity in view; Bless thy word to old and young.

Fill us with a Saviour's love; When onr life's short race is run,

May we dwell with thee abo\c.

1244 TA« way of man is not in himself. • S-

Jer. 10 ; 23.

FOR thy mercy and thy grace, Faithful through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness. Father, and Redeemer, hear! 74A

THANKSGIVINa.

2 In our weakness and distress,

Kock of strength! be thou oui stay! In the pathless wilderness Be our true and living way! 8 Who of us death's awful road In t!ie coming vear shall tread? With thy rod and staff, O God ! Conifovt thou his dying head! 4 Keep us faithful, keep us pure. Keep us evermore thine own I Help, O help us to endure! Fit ujt for the promised crown ! 6 So. within thy palace gate,

We shall praise, on golden strings. Thee, the only Potentate, Lord of lords, and Kin*; of kings I

THAT^KSGIVING.

l24i) Praifie for national hfe»it!.»g9. L. IM.

LMIGHTY Sovereign of the skies,

A^

To thee let songs of u'ladness rise, Each grateful heart its tribute bring, And ev'ry voice thy goodness sing.

2 From thee our choicest blessings flow. Life, health and strength thy hands bestow The daily good tiiy creatures share, Springs fi'om thy providential care.

3 The rich profusion nature yields. The liarvest waving o'er the fields. The cheering light, refreshing shower, Are gifts from thy exhaustless store.

4 At thy command the vernal bloom Revives the world from winter's gloom, The sunnncr's boat the fruit matujes, And autumn all her treasures pours.

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TIMES AND SEASONS.

5 From thee proceed domestic ties, Counubinl bliss, parental joys ; On thy support the nations stand, Obedient to thy high command,

6 Let ev'ry powT of heart and tongue Unite to* swell the grateful song : While ii^e and youth in chorus join, And praise the majesty divine.

1246 Offer tw to God thanhsgiviiig. L. ji.

Psalm 50 : 14.

rPHANKS be to him who built the hill? ;

JL Thanks be to him the streams Mho fills;

Thanks be to him who lights each star

That sparkles in the blue afar. 2 Thanks be to him who makes the morn.

And bids it glow Avith beams new-born;

Who draws the shadows of tlie night.

Like curtains, o'er our wearied sight. > Thanks be to him who sheds abroad,

Within our hearts, the love of God —

The Spirit of all truth and peace.

Fountain of joy and holiness.

1247 Praise for deliverance and peace. <S.

PEACE ! the welcome sound proclaim; Dwell with rapture on the theme : Loud, still louder swell the strain; Peace on earth, good-will to men !

2 Breezes! whispering soft and low, Gently murmur as ye blow; Now, when war and discord cease, Praises to the God of peace.

3 Ocean's billows, far and wide liolling in majestic pride! Loud, still louder swell the strain : Peace on earth ! good-will to men

746

THANKSGIVING.

4 Vocfil songsters of the grove, Sweetl}"^ chant in notes of love :

. Now wlien wiir and discord cease, Praises to the God of peace.

5 Mortals, who thest blessings feel! Cliristians, who before him kneel I J /Olid, still louder swell the strain: l*eace on earth, good-will to men !

J 2 4 8 Magnify him loitli thonkgiviug. X . JM

Ppalm 69 : 30.

1ET every heart rejoice and sing; J Let choral anthems rise : Ye reverend men, and children, bring To God your sacritice ; For he is good — the Lord is good,

And kind arc all his ways: With songs and honors sounding loud, The Lord Jehovah praise; Wliile the rocks and tlie rills, While the vales and the hills, A glorious anthem raise, Let each prolong tlie grateful song. And the God of our fathers praise.

2 He bids the sun to rise and set; In heaven his power is known ; And earth, subdued to him, shall yet Bow low before his throne; For he is good — the Lord is good, And kind are all his ways, etc.

124ti The memory of thy great goodneso, 7R.

Isalm 115: 7.

PRAISE to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days I Bounteous source of every joy. Let thy praise our tongues employ, 747

TIMES AND SEASONS.

2 For the blessinofs of the fiehl, For the s(ores tlie j^ardeiis yield ; For the vine's exulted juice. For the generous olive's use :

3 Flocks that whiten all the plair ; Yellow sheaves of ripened graii ; Clouds that droi> their fattening dews i Suns that temperate warmth diffuse :

4 All that Spring with bounteous hand Scatters o'er the smiling land;

All that liberal Autumn pours From her rich o'errtowing stores :

5 These to thee, my God, we owe. Source whence all our blessings flow; And for these m\^ soid shall raise Grateful vows and solemn i)raise.

1250 -ff"* s'*"^^ *^c»« '''«e in the hmd. 6s & 4s Deut. 28 : 8

OD bless our native land ! Firm may she ever stand

Tiirough storm and night; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do thou our country save

By thy great mig'ht.

2 For her our praj'cr shall rise To God, above the skies;

On him we wait : Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding witli watchful eye, To thee aloud we cry,

God save the State !

1251 National Hymn. 6s & 4s

"Y country ! 't is of t/iec Sweet land of libert}^,

74S

G*

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THANKSGIVINQ.

Of thee I sing; Land where my ththers died; Land of the pilgrinrs jiride; From every moiintaiii-side

Let freedom ring-.

2 My native countr}'! thee, Land of the noble free,

Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy wooiU and templed hills, My heart with rapture tliriila,

Like that above.

3 Let music swell the breeze. And ring from all the trees

Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awako. Let all that breathes partake, Let rocks their silence break,

The sound prolong.

4 Our fathers God! to thee, Author of liberty !

To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright Witli fieedonrs holy light; Protect us b}' thy niight,

Great God, our Kiug.

1252

Psalm 148. 8s & Ts,

PRAISE the Lore ! ye heavens, adore hiiQ' Praise him, angels iu the bight; Suu and moon, rejoice before him; Praise him, all ye stars of light!

Praise the Lord — for he hath spoken;

AVorlds his mighty voice obeyed ; Laws which never shall be broken,

For their guidance he hath made. 749

TIMES AND SEASONS.

3 Praise the Lord — for he is glorious ;

Never shall his promise fail; God hath made liis saints victorious, Sill and death shall not prevail.

4 Praise the God of onr salvation,

Hos:s on high his power proclaim; Heaven and earth, and all ci-eation, Laud and magnify his name !

Hallelujah, Amen.

l^OrJ Anniversary hymn. OS & 7S

&0D of mercy, do thou never From our offering turn away, But command a blessing ever On the memory of this day.

2 Light and peace dothou ordain it;

O'er it be no sliadow rtung; Let no deadly darkness stain it, And no clouds be o'er it hung.

3 May the song this people raises,

And its vows to thee addressed,

Mingle with the players and praises

That thou hearest from the blest.

4 When the lips are cold that sing thee,

And the hearts that love thee dust, Father, then our souls shall brir g thee Holier love and firmer trust.

FASTS.

l2o4 National jttdgmentg deprecated. L. M

WHILE o'er our guilty land, O Lord, We view^ the terror? of thy sword; Oh! whither shall the helpless flv^ ;

750

FASTS.

2 The helpless sinner's cries and tears Are grown familiar to thy ears; Oft lias thy mercy sent relief,

When all was fear and hopeless grief.

3 On thee, our guardian God, we call; Befoie thy throne of grace we Ml ; And is tliere no deliverance there; And must we perish in despair?

4 Sec, we repent, we weep, we mourn, To our forsulien God we turn ;

O spare our guilty country, spare

The church which thou hast planted here.

5 We plead thy grace, indulgent God; We plead thy Son's atoning blood; We plead thy gracious promises, And are they unavailing pleas?

C> Those pleas, presented at thy throne, Have brought ten thousand blessings down On guilty lands in helpless wo; Let them prevail to save us too.

1255 PuhUc humiliatinn. L. M.

GREAT Maker of unnumberVl worlds. And whom unnumber d worlds adore, Whose goodness all thy creatures share, While nature trembles at thy pow'r, —

"2 Thine is the hand that moves the spheres. That wakes the wind, and liftslhe sea; A. id man who moves, the lord of farth, Acts but the part assign'd by thee.

■f While suppliant crowds implore thy aid, To thee we i-aise the humble cry ; Thy altar is the contrite heart, Thy incense, the repentant sigh, 751

TIMES AND SEASONS.

4 O may our land, in this her hour. Confess thy hand and bless the n>d, By penitence make thee her Friend, And 11 nd in thee a guardian God.

li-OU Coitfession and prayer. Ju. JM ,

OMAY the pow'r which melts the rock Be felt by all assembled liere! Or else our service will but mode Tlie God whom we profess to fear.

2 Lord, while thy judgments shake tlie land,

Thy people's* eyes are tix'd on thee! We o'wn thy just, uplifted hand. Which tliousands can not, will not see.

3 How lon<? hast tlioii bestow'd thy care

On this indul«^"d. ungrateful spot; While other nations far and near. Have envied and admirVl our lot.

4 Here peace and liberty have dwelt.

The glorious gospel brightly shone; And oft our enemies have felt That God has made our cause his own.

5 But ah! both heav'n and earth have heard

Our vile requital of his love ! We, whom like children he has reared, Against his goodness rebels prove.

i His gnice despis'd. his pow'r defied. AiuVlegions of the blackest crimes, I*rofaneness, riot, lust and pride. Are signs that mark the present times.

7 The Lord, displeas'd, hath rais'd his rod; Ah, M'here are now the faithful few Who tremble for the ark of God, And know what Israel ought to do? 752

1257

FASTS.

8 Lord, hear thy people ev'ry where,

Who meet to iiiourn, confess and pray; The luUioii and thy cliurehes spare. And let tliy wrath be tuni'd away.

For all that are in authority. L. 1 . ^• 1 Tim. 2 : 2.

LOKDI thoii hast hid thy people pray For all who bear the sovereign sway, And as thy servants rnle and reign ; Ordained by thee, these ruling powers; Behold! in faith we pray for ours; Nor let us for then) pray in vain. 2 Our rulers with thy favor bless ; Stablish their seats in righteousness,

Let wisdom ever hold the helm; The counsels of our senates guide; Let justice in our courts preside; [realm. Kule thou! and guard our wide spread

He maketh warn to cense. •"• **•■

Psalm 4b : ■'.

OGOD of love ! O King of peace ! Make wars throughout the world to cease; The wrath of sinfurnnm restrain ; Give peace, O God ! give peace again.

2 Remember. Lord! thy works of old, The wonders that our father's told, Eemember notour sins' dark stain; Give peace, O God ! give peace again.

3 Whom shall we trust but thee. O Lord! Where rest but on thy faithful word? None ever called on thee in vain ; Give peace, O God ! give peace again.

4 Where saints and angels dwell above, All hearts are knit in holy love;

O bind us in that heavenly chain; Give peace, O God ! give peace again. 48 763

1258

TIMES AND SEASONS,

ImcSi/ ^ie instructed ye judges of the enrth. L. r . I»i , Psalms 2 : 10.

TUDGES, who rule tlie world by laws, tJ Will 5^e despise the righteous cui so.

When the oppressed before you stands? Dare ye condemn the righteous poor, And "let rich sinners go seoui-e,

AYhile gold and greatness bribe 3'our hand>»f

Have ye forgot, or never knew, That God will judge tlie judges, too?

High in the heavens his justice reigns; Yet you invade tlie rights of God, And send your bold deci-ees abroad.

To bind the conscience in your chains!

3 Th' Almighty thunders from the sky — Their grandeur melts, their titles die —

They perish like dissolving frost; As empty chaff, wlien wliirlwinds rise, Before the sweeping temi)est tlies,

So shall their hopes and names be lost.

4 Thus shall the vengeance of tlie Lord Safety and joy to saints afford ;

And all that hear shall join and say— " Sure there 's a God that rules on high, A God that hears liis children cry.

And will their sufferings well repay ■'

1 200 Let the toichedness of the wiclcnl, ,'tc. h M. 6 1.

P>alui 7 : 9

OUR earth we now lament to see With floods of wickedness o'prflo\Ned, Withviolence. wrong, and cruelty.

One wide-extended field of blool. Where men like fiends each other tear In all the hellish rage of war. 754

f

FASTS.

2 O mi^^lit tlie universal Friend

Tiiis havoc of liis creatures see; Bid our unnatural discord end, Declare us reconciled in thee; Write kindness on our inward })arts, And chase the murdei-er from our liearUI

l^y[ Durihg a pesfi'eitce. C M.

IET the land mourn through all its co&sfea, J And liumble all its state; Princes and rulers, at their posts, Awhile sit desolate.

2 Let all the people, high and low. Rich, poor, and great and small, Invoke-.in fellowship of wo, Tiie Maker of them all.

S For God hath summon'd from his place Death in a direr foi-m, To waken, warn, and scoui-ge our race, Than earthquakes, lire, or storm.

4 Let churches weep within their pale,

And families apart; Let eacli in secrecy bewail Tiie plague of his own heart.

5 So while the land bemoans its sin,.

The pestilence may cease. And mei'cy, tempering w-rath. bring in God's blessed healtli and peace.

1 262 -ffe 19 « ^oo^ that jiidgeth in tne enrth. C . M.^

Psalit 58 ; IL

LORD, Lord, defend the desolate, And rescue fioni the hands Of wicked mei the low estate Of him that help demands. 755

TIMES AND SEASONS.

2 Visit the wealc and fatherless, Defend the poor man's cause. And I'aise the man in ileep distress B}' just and equal laws. 8 Yea, Lord, judge thou the world iii migLi, The wron'o's of earth redress; For thou art he Avho shall by right The nations all possess.

12U0 Turn U8 ogaiu, 0 God of JioRfn. C. M

Psalin 80 : 7.

SEE. gracious God, before thy throue Thy mourning people bend ; 'Tis on thy sovereign grace alone Our humble hopes de)»end.

2 Dark, frowning judgmcMits from thy hand

Th,Y dreadful powers display ; Yet mercy spares this guilty land, And still we live to pray.

3 O, turn us, turn us, mighty Lord,

By thy convincing grace; Then shall our hearts obey thy word, And humbly seek thy face.

12 G4 The Lord rcigiteth, lei the people tremhle. C M.

PsHlni 09 : 1.

rOIT as the heavens above the g:ouni Reigns the Creator, God : Wide as the whole creation's bouui Extends his awful rod. 2 Let pi-inces of exalted state To him ascribe their crcwn, ,M , Render their homage at his feet, .: And cast their glories down. 8 Know that his kingdom is supreme, Your lofty thoughts are vain ; He calls you gods, that awful name, But ye must die like men. 756

H

FASTS.

4 Thon lot the sovcrei<rns5 of the globe

Not dai-e to vex the Ji.st; He puts on veiigeuiice like a robe, And treads the worms to dust.

5 Ye judges of the eai'th, be Avise,

And think of heaven witli fear; The meanest saint that 3 ou despise Has an avenger there.

1205 Ou: land. C. M

LOKD, while for all mankind we pray, Of ev'ry clime and coast, O hear us for our native land, — Tiie land we love the most.

2 O guard our shoi-es fi-om ey'r}-- foe,

AVith peace our borders bless. With prosp'rous times our cities cro"\^^l, Our lields with plenteousness.

3 Unite us in the sacred love

Of knowledge, trutli. and thee; And let our hills and vallevs shout The songs of liberty-.

4 Lord of the nations, thus to thee

Our countr}' we commend ; Be thou lier refuge aivd her trust, Iler everlasting frieuiL

12G6 (?.«. 18:23. CM

TITUS Abrah'm. full of sac ted awe, Hefore Jehovah stcod. And withahumble, fervent praye:*. For guilty Sodom sued. 2 And could a single holy soul So rich a boon obtain? Oreat God ! and shall a nation pray, AjuI X)lead with thee in vaiu ? 757

TIMES AND SEASONS.

3 Still wc are tliine; we bear thy i ame; llese yet is thine abode; Long lias thy pieseuce blessed our land; Forsake us not, O God!

mIkSSionary assemblies.

1 2G7 ^fi '^« ends of the world. Li. M

l'8alm 22 : 27,

pOl^lE from the east, -with gifts, ye kings! ' ^ AVith gold, and frankincense, and myrrh ; Mherc'er the morning spreads her wings, Let man to God his vows prefer.

2 Come from the west! the bond, the free;

His easy service make your choice; Ye isles of the Pacific sea. Like halcyon nests, in God rejoice.

3 Come from the south ! through desert sand«

A highway for the Lord prepare; Let Etiiiopia stretch her hands, And Libya pour her soul in prayer.

4 Come fi-om the noi-th ! let Europe raise

In all her languages one song; Give God the glory, power, and i)raise, That to his holy name belong.

12G8 Ixaiahbl:^. L. M,

A KM of the Loi-d, awake ! awake ! Put on thy strength, tlie nations shake^ And let the world, adcving. see Triumjjhs of mercy wrought by thee.

2 Snv to the henthen. from thv throne, "Tam Jehovah — God alone!" T)iy voice their idols sliiill confound, And cast their altars to the ground, 758

MISSIONARY ASSEMBLIES.

3 No more let linmau blood b^'- spilth, Vain sacrifice for liiiman guilt i But to each conscience be applied The blood that tiovv'd from Jesus' &Ae.

4 Let Zion's time of favor come ;

O bring the tribes of Israel home! And let our woiRVring eyes behold Gentiles and Jews in Jesus' fold. 6 Almighty God, thy grace iii'oclaira In ev'ry land, of ev'ry name I Let adverse powers before thee ftill And crown the Saviour Lord of all.

12G9

Rev. 11 : 15.

L. M,

OOON may the last glad song arise O Through all the niillions of the skies; That song of triumph, which records That all the earth is now the Lord's.

2 Let thrones and powers and kingdoms be Obedient, mighty God! to thee;

And over land, and stream, and main, Now wave the scepter of thy reigu.

3 O let that glorious anthem swell ; Let host to host the triumph tell, That not one rebel heart remains, But over all the Saviour reigns.

1 '^70 Go unto all the tcc-ld. C. M.

*^*^ Mar. 16 : 15.

tt O. and the Savio ir's grace proclaim, rye messengers of God ; Go, publish through Immanucrs name, Salvation bought with blood, •i What Uiough your arduous task vr.iy lie Through regions dark as death ; Wliat though your faith find zeal to try, Tcrils beset your path : 759

TIMES AND SEASONS.

3 Yet, with determiifcl courao^e, ofo;

And anu'd witli pow'r divine. Your God will needful aid bestow, And on your labors shine.

4 He who has call'd you io the war

Will reeompenseyour pains; Before Messiah's co'nq'ring car Mountains siiall sinic to plains.

5 Shrink not, thouoli earth and liell oiposc^

But plead your Master's cause; Nor doubt tliat e'en your niiylity foes !?hali bow before his cross.

1271 The viorniiig Cometh. C M

Jaa. 21 : 12.

LIGHT of the lonely pilf^rim's hear:> Star of the eonjin<i: day ! Arise, and with thy niorn in ff beams Chase all our *»iiefs away !

2 Come, blessed T.oi-d ! lot eveiy shore And answerinti" island sin*^ The praises of tiiy royal name, And own tliee as their King.

8 Bid the whole earth, responsive now To the brio:ht world above. Break forth in sweetest strains of J3y In ineinoiy of thy love.

4 Jesus! thy fair creaiion trroans,

The air. the earth, the sea, In unison with all our hearts, And calls aloutl fur thee.

5 Thine was the cross, with all i'.s fruit«

Of ^race and peace di\i!)e; Be thine the crown of glory now, The palm of victory thine! 700

MISSIONARY ASSEMBLIES.

£272 ^^«''- "^3 : 8. S. M,

GOD of the prophets' pOAver! Goil of the ofospel's sound ! Move glorious on,— send out thy vcice To aU the nations round. 2 Witli hearts and lips unfeigned, AVe bless tiiee for thy word ; We praise thee for the joyful news, Which our gUid ears have heard. 8 O, may we treasure well

The counsels that we hear, Till righteousness and holy joy 111 all our hearts appear.

4 Water the sacred seed.

And give it large increase ; M:iy neither fowls, nor rocks, nor thorns, rrevent the fruits of peace.

5 And though we sow in tears,

Our souls at last shall come. And gather in our slieaves with joy, At heaven's great harvest-home.

1273 ^^^^' gracious God, and shine. ^. M.

hISE, gracious God, and shine / In all thy saving might; Now prosper ev"ry good design To spread thy glorious light. 2 O bring the nations near

That they may sing thy praise; Thy word let all the heathen hear, And learn thy holy ways. 4 Send forth thy gloi ions pow'r ; All nations then shall see. And earth present her grateful store, In converts Km to thee. 761

TIMES AND SEASONS.

1274 Love of God, nil love excedinc. o^ < >r* ^

1 OVE of God, all love excelling I iJ How can I its wonders tell! Now. ni\' tronbled spirit qnellin^,

Now, it breaks the powers of hell : O what mercies

Start beneath its magic spell!

2 Love of God, all love embracing

Jn its wide extended arms; All onr donbts and fears displacing. Saves onr sonls from death's alarms 1

O what sweetness. Dwells within its blissfnl charms I

3 Love of God, all love possessing!

Filling all onr sonls witli joy ; Ponring on each lieart a blessing, AVhich no time can e'er destroy .

Now may j) raises All onr hearths and tongnes employ.

4 Love of God, all love extending

Far o'er sea and ocean strands; Thon art on tlie breezes sending Joyful news to distant lauds:

May thy triumphs Bind the world wiihiu thy bands.

1275 Onward I 8s & 7s.

ONWARD, onward, men of heaven! Bear the gospel banner high; Rest not till its light is given —

Star of ev'ry ],agan sky ; Send it where the pilgrim stranger

Faints beneath tlie torrid ray; BiJ the lieaity forest ranger Hail it ere he fades away. 71621

MISSIONARY ASSEMBLIES.

2 Where the Aietic ».coaii thunders,

^V here the tropics tiorcely gh>vv, Broadly spread its pa^'e of wonders,

Briglitly bid its radiance flow; India marks its Ulster stealing;

Shiv'ring Greenlaiid loves its rays, Afric, 'mid lier deserts kneeling.

Lifts the untaught strain of praise.

3 liude in speech, or wild in featuie,

Dark in spirit, though they be, Show^ that light to ev'ry creature- Prince or vassal, bond or free: Lo ! they liaste to ev'ry nation ;

Host on host the ran'ks supply: Onward ! Christ is your salvation, And your death is victory.

1276 Shout the tidings of aalvation. oS & 7s.

SHOUT the tidings of salvation, To the aged and the young; Till the precious invitation Waken every heart and tongue.

CHORUS.

Send the sound The earth around, From the rising to the setting of the sun, Till each gathering crowd Shall proclaim aloud, The gloiious work is done. I Shout the tidint^s of salvation, 0"er the prairies 01 the vest; THl each gathei'ing congregation, WiL'h the gospel s( un 1 is blest. 3 Shout the tidings of salvation. Mingling with the ocean's roar; Till the ships of every nation. IJear tlie news froiii shore to shore. 763

TIMES AND SE LSONS:

4. Slioiit tlie tl(rni<i^s of salvation O'er tlie islaiuls of the sea; Till, ill liiunble adoration. All to Clii'ist shall bow the knee.

1 2i i^ Quit you like men ; he strovg. oS X 7B.

1 Cur 10: 13.

TI7E are Hvin*?. we are dwoHlng VV h\ a <'raiHl and awful tiuie 111 an a<'-e on aj^'cs telling: To be living is sublime.

8 narl<! tlie onset! will ^-e fold your Faith-clad arms in hv/.y look? Up! O, up! thou drowsy soldier; AVorlds are cliarging to the shock.

8 Worlds are charging, heaven beholding; Thou hast but an hour to tiglit; Now, the blazoned cross unfolding, On ! right onward for the right.

4 On ! let all the soul within you For the truth's sake go abroad : Strike! let everv nerve and sinew Tell on ages— tell for God.

1278 God speed the riijht! P. M

"IVrOW to heaven our praj-er ascending, W God speed the right! In a noble cause extending,

God speed the right! Be their zeal in heaven recorc.ed, With success on eaith i-ewardei\ •

God speed the right!

2 Be that prayer again repeated, God speed the right! Ne'er dt spairing. though defeated, God speed the right! 76-t

MTSSlv)NARY ASSEMBLIES.

Like the good and gvent in stoiy, If tliey f;iil, they full with glory;

God speed the riglitl 5 Patient, firm, and persevering,

God speed the right! Ne'er tlie event or danger fearing,

God speed the i-igl'it! Pains, nor toils, nor trials h^eding.^ And in heaven's own time saceeeding,

God speed tlie right ! 4 Still their onward course pursuing,

God speed the right I Every foe at length suhduing,

God speed the right! Trutli, tliy cause, whate'er delay it There 's no power on earth can stay it,

God speed tlie right!

1279 Blessed is the people that l-nnio, etc. C M

rsalm .S9 : 15.

HOW sweet the gospel trumpet sounds I Its notes are grace and love; Its eciio thi-ongli the world resounds From Jesus' tlironc above. ciiora'S. It is the sound, tlie joyful sound,

Of merc}'^ ricli and free; Pardon it offers, i)eace proclaims, Sinner! it speaks to thee.

2 It tells the weary soul of rest.

The poor of lieavenly wealth. Of joy to heal tlie mourning breast; It brings the sin-sick health.

3 Its Avords announce a heavenly feast

Of water, milk, and wine. And manna in the wilderness, Piov'sions all divine. 765

TIMES AND SEASONS.

4 It speaks of bonndle.*? o-race by wliic l The vilest are foi-«iiveii ; u

To Chrl>^ti:ms it proclaims a rich K Inheritance in lieaven.

6 To men of higli and low degree, ' Its messajjce is a<ldressM ; The Jew and Gentile, bond and free Are with its blessin<>s bless'd.

1 2 (SO All the kindreds of the nntiom. 8s, 7^ ^: 4

l's:ilm 22;27.

O'ER the <vloomy hills of darkne>:s, •"^. Look, my soul, be still and gaze; ,„ All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace:

Blessed jnb'lee. Let thy glorious morning dawn.

2 Let the Indian, let the negro,

Let the rude barbarian see. That divine and gloriou- conquest Once obtain'd on Calvary:

Let the gospel Loud resound from pole to pole.

3 Kingdoms wide that sit in daikres^.

Grant them. Lord, the glorious light; And from eastern coast to westcj u May the morning chase the night I

And redemption. Freely purchas'd, win the uay.

4 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel!

Win and conquer I never cease! May thy lasting wide dominion Multiply an<i still increase!

Sway thy scepter. Saviour.' all the world around 7GG

MISSIONARY ASSEMBLIES.

l!28l Th' min8ionarii' 8 farewell. OS, 7s » 4.

YES, my native land, I love thee ; All thy scenes, I love them well: Home and tViends. and hjLpjjy couutiy Can 1 bid you all farewell?

Can 1 leave yon. Far in heathen lands to dw^ell?

2 Scenes of sacred peace and pleasure,

Holy days and Sabbatli bell. Richest, brightest, sweetest treasure, Can I — can I say, farewell?

Can 1 leave j'on. Far in heathen lands to dwell?

3 Yes, I hasten from you gladly :

lu the strano'ors let me tell How he died — the blessed Saviour — To redeem a world from hell :

Let me hasten Far in heathen lands to dwell.

4 Bear me on, thou restless ocean.

From the scenes I love so well : Heaves my heart with warm enjotion, While I o-o tar hence to dwell:

Glad I bid thee, Native land, farewell, fare^vell !

|2ow My name shall he great, etc. OS <S & I. Mai. 1: 11.

LIGHT of them that sit in darknt*??, IMse and shine, thy blessings brii.'g Li.o-lit to lio'hten all the Gentiles ! ilise with healing on thy wing;

To thy brightness Let all kings and nations come. 767

TIMES AND SEASONS.

2 May the heathen, now adoring Iilol-ojods of wood and stone, Come, and, worshiping before him, Serv'e the living God alone!

Let thy glory Fill the earth as tloods the sea.

2 Thon to wliom all power is J^iven, Speak the word : at tliy command IjCt thy truth and faith fid heralds Spread thy nam.^ from land to land;

Lord, be with them Always to the end of time.

12 80 Farewell hymn for missionarien. x . M

ETERNAL Lord! whose power Can calm tlie heaving ocean, Extilted thon. Yet gracious bow; Accept our warm devotion..

2 For thee, our all Ave leave, Nor drop a tear of sadness;

As on we glide. Be thou oiir gui<le. And lill our hearts with gladness.

3 We go 'mid pagan gloom

To spread the truth victorious;

Thy blessing send,

Thy word attend. And make its triumph glorious.

i And when oiir toils are done, Smooth thou the dying pillow ; O, bring us blest To endless rest, S-a?fe o'er death's troubled billow I 768

MISSIONARY ASSEMBLIES.

1284 The day of yuj. lls & 1 Os,

WAKR thee, O Zion ! thy mourning is ended ; Uod— ihiiie own God— hatli rejanJed thy prayer : Wake tht-e, and liail him in glory dtscendcd. Thy darkness to scatti-r — tiiy wastes to repair.

2 Wake tliee, 0 Zion ! liis spirit of power

To newness of life is awaking llie dejid : Arraj' tkee in beanly, and greet tlie glad honr Tliat brings tliee .-alvatioa. tlirongh Jesu? who bled.

3 Saviour, we ulndly. wiili voices resounding

Lond as the thunder, onr cliorns wuu d pwell ; Till from rock, wood and monntnin. it< echoes reboundinj^ To all the wide world of salvation shall tell.

1285 Mixsionnn/ Jijjmn. 7s & 08»

FEOM Greonlaiurs icy nioiintaiiis, From Iiu'lia's coral straiui — Where Afric's siimiy fomitaliis

jRoll down tlieii* ooideu sand — From inau)^ an ancient river,. From many a i)almy plaiii, They call n.^ to deliver ^

Their land from error's chaii).

2 AVliat thou,i2:h the spicy breezes

Blow .soft o'er Ceylon's i.sle — Thou,o:h ev'i-y i)i-os|)ect jjleases,.

And only inan is vile; In vain with lavish kindness

The <;-ifts of Clod ai-e strewn ; The henthen. in L..<'ir blindness.

Bow down to wood and stone.

3 Shall we whose .souls are lio-hted

By wi>;dom from on ]\\^\\ — Shall wc, to man beniohted.

The lamp of life deny? Salvation! O salvation!

The joyful sound i)roclaim,. Till eaVtii's remotest nation

HaslearnedMe.'isiah's name, 49 7G9

TIMES AND SEASONS.

4 Waft — waft, you winds, his stoiy,

And you, you waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory.

It spreads from pole to polo; Till, o'er our ransoniM nature,

The Lamb for sinners slain. Redeemer. King, Creator,

In bliss returns to reign.

I28G

(] Rev. 14 : 6. 7s & r»s.

ONWAED speed thy conq'riug lUght, Angel, onward speed ! Cast abroad thy radiant light,

Bid tlie shades recede; Tread the idols in the dust,

Henthen fanes destroy; Spread tlie gospel's love and trust, Spread the gospel's joy.

2 Onward speed thy conq'ring flight;

Angel, onward haste; Quickly on each mountain hight

Be thy standard plac'd ; Let thy blissful tidiness float

Far o'er vale and hill. Till the sweetly-echoing note

Every bosom thrill. { Onward speed thy conq'ring flight,

Angel, onward fly ! Lono' has been the reign of night;

Bring the morning nigh ; Unto thee earth's suflerers lift

Their imploring wail ; Bear them heaven's holy gift,

Ere their courage fail, t Onward speed thy conq'ring flight,

Ano;el, onward speed ! Mornint^ bursts upon our sight,

Lo! the time decreed: 770

THE SEA.

Sow the Lord his kingdom takes Thrones and empires tall ;

Now tlie joyous song awakes, "God is Alliii All!"

R

1 287 ^'>i^ on thou mvjidu ocean. 7s k 6s,

OLL oil, thou might}' ocean: And-, as thy billows'llow, Bear messengers of mercy To ev'ry land below.

2 Arise, ye gales, and waft them

Safe to the destin'd shore, That man may sit in darkness And death's deep shade no more.

3 O thou eternal Rnler,

Who boldest in thine arm The tempests of the ocean, Protect them from all harm.

4 O be th}' presence Avith them,

Whei'ever tiie\^ ma}^ be; Though far from us who love them, O be they still with thee !

THE SEA.

1288 They that go down, etc.. L. M. f) HnCS,

P«alm 107 : 23.

ETERT^AL Father! strong to save. Whose arm hatli bound tlie restless Avave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deey Its own appointed limits keep; O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea ! 2 O Christ! whose voice the waters heard, And hushed their raging at thy word, Who walkedst on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; 771

TIMES AND SEASONS.

O hear us when we cry to tliee For those iu peril on the sea! .' O God of boundless love and power! Our brethren shield in dang-cr's hour; From rock and tempest, lire and fue. Protect them wheresoe'er they «>o. Thns evermore shall rise to thee Glad hymns of praise from land and se.i.

J^Qy He raiseth the slortni/ wind. J-'- Al

r.-iilni 107: 25.

n LOKY to thee, Avhoso powerful word vT Bids the tempestuous wind ai-ise; Glory to thee, the sovereign Lord Of air and earth, and seas and skies.

2 Let air and earth and skies obey.

And seas thy awful will ])erform; From them we learn to own tliy sway. And shout to meet the gatherinj^' storm.

3 What though the Hoods lift up their voice

Thou hearest. Lord, our silent cry ; The}^ can not damp thy children's joys. Or shake the soul, wliile God is nigh.

4 Roar on, ye waves! our souls i]Qi'y

Your roaring to disturb their rest; In vain to imi)air the calm ye tr}- — The calm in a believer's breast.

1290 The Lord ia mifjhiier, etc. L. M.

Psalm 93 :t.

r]>HE floods, O Lord, lift up their voice, JL The mighty lloods lift up their roar; The Hoods in tunuilt loud i-ejoiee.

And climb in foam the sounding shoiio. 2 But mightier than the mighty sea. The Lord of glory reigns on high; Far o'er its waves we look to thee. And see their fury "break and die. 772

THE SEA.

3 Thy word i«i true. tli> i)i'omise .^ure. That, aiic'ent promne sealed in love; Here l)e thy temple ever pure. As thy i/i.re iiuinslous sli'iie above.

1291 Rnrhed i , Ihe crudh of the <hep. L. M.

E COKED in ihc cradle of tlie deep, > 1 lay nie dow n in peace to sh'cp; Si'eur(; I rest upon the wave. For thou. O Loi-dl hast power to save.

2 I know thou wilt not sli^iit my call! For thou dost mark the sparrow's fall! xVnd calm and peaceful is my sleep, Rocked in the ci-adle of the deep.

3 And such the trust that still were mine, Thousiii stormy winds swept o'er the brine. Or th'ou^-h the tempest's tiery bi-eath Roused me from sleep to wreck and death!

4 In ocean caves still safe Avith thee, The <;-erms of immortality;

And calm and peaceful is my sleep, Rocked in the cradle of the deep.

1292 Let not the deep swallow me up. 0. Al.

Ps I'm «9: lo.

EOAV are thy servants Hest, O Lord I How sure is their defense' Eternal Wisdom is their <;"uid€, Their help, Omnipotence. 2 In forei^'n realms, and lands remotC; Supported by thy cai-e, Throuo-h ])ur\i'in<^ climes tliey pass unburi. And breathe in tainted air. 'd When by the dreadful tempest borne Higli on the broken wave, They know thou art not slow to hear, Nor impotent to save. 773

TIMES AND SEASONS.

4 The storin Is laid, tlie winds retire,

Obedi(Mit to thy will; The sea. that roars at thy command,

At thy command is still. In midst of daiig-^rs, fears and deaths,

Thy goodness! '11 adore;

1 '11 praise thee for thy mercies past,

And humbly hope for more.

1293 T%y iJath in the great waters. 0. JM

Psaliii 77 : 19.

THY Avay is in the deep, O T.ord ! E'en there we'll g'o with thee: Wt "11 meet the tempest at thy word, And walk upon the sea!

2 Poor tremblers at his rougher wind,

>Vhy do we doubt him so? — Who gives the storm a path, will find The way oui' feet shall go.

3 A moment may his hand be lost, —

Drear moment of delay I — We crj, '-Lord, help the tempest tost,"— And safe we 're borne away.

1 2 94 Far, far at nen. P. M.

STAR of Peace, to wanderers wearj^ Bright the beams that smile on me; Cheer the i>ilot's vision dreary, Far, far at sea.

2 Star of Hope, gleam on the billow,

Bless the soul that sighs for thee; Bless the sailor's lonely pillow, Far, far at sea.

3 Star of Faith, when winds are mocking

All his toil, he flies to thee; Save him, on the billows rocking, Far, fai at sea. 774

L'

THE SEA.

4 Star Divine ! O, safely guide him— Bi ing the wanderer lionie to thee ; Sore temptations long have tried him, Far, far at sea.

1 "^ 0 1 Thoti rule8t the raging of the sea. « ^ »

ORD ! whom winds and seas obey, _J Guide us through the watery way ; In the hollow of thy hand Hide, and bring us safe to land.

2 Jesus ! let our ftiithful mind Rest, on thee alone reclined; Every anxious thought repress; Keep our souls in perfect peace.

3 Keep the souls whom now we leave ; Bid them to each other cleave ;

Bid them wi*.k on life's rough sea; Bid them come by faith to tliee.

4 Save, till all these tempests end. All who on thy love depend ; Waft our happy spirits o'er, Land us on the heavenly shore.

1 296 Lord, save, or tee perish. 1""S.

117 HEN through the torn sail the wild tempest is streaming, W \Mien o'er the dark wave the red lightning is gleaming, S.ir liope lends a ray, the pocr seaman to cherish, VV.- tiv to our Maker— Save, Lord, or we perish !

2 (> J.'sus, once rock'd on the breast of the billow, Arniised by the shriek of despair from thy pillow, Sow se;it^^d in glory, the mariner cherish,

Who cries, in his aiigi'ish— Save, Lord, or we perish !

.? And, 0, when the whirlwind of passion is raging, W'lun sill in our hearts its sad warfare is waging, Tll^•n sf-nd flown thy graoe, thy r('deeni6d to cherish ; Kfliik' the destroyer— Save. Lord, or we perish!

775

TIMES AND SEASONS.

y

MAREIAGE HYMNS.

1297 John 2: 2. CM.

O IXCE Jesus freely did appeir kj To <^race a inai'rlage feast; O Lord, we ask thy presence here To make a weddin*'' guest.

2 Upon the bridal pair look down,

Wiio now have pllgiit(;d hands; Their union with t'hy favor crown, And bless the nuptial bands.

3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow,

Of all rich dowries best; Their substance bless, and peace bestow- To sweeten all the rest.

4 In purest love their souls unite,

That they, witli Christian care. May make'donicstic burdens light, By taking mutual share.

1 /iyO ^^^ good for man to be ahne. C JxL,

Gen. 2 : 18.

lyi OT for the summer hour ah^.e, W AVhen skies resplendent siiine. And youtli and i)leasure fill tlie throne, Our hearts and hands we join, —

2 But for those stern and wintry days

Of sorrow, jiain. and fear. When heaven's wise discipli ic doth make Our earthly journey ( rear.

3 Not for this span of life alone,

Wiiicli like a blast doth fly, A.nd, as the transient flov ers of grass, Just blossom, droop, ai il die, — 77G

DEDICATORY.

4 Bnt for a bein<i^ witliont end This vow of love we t.-ikc : Grant us. O Lord, one liome at last, For til}' great mercy's sake.

I 299 Theij twain »lall he oue. 7s.

Matt. 10: 5.

FATHER of tlie liuman race. Sanction with thy hcavonlv "race "Wl.a*; on eai'th hath now beenVlone, Tliat these twain be truJ}' one.

"2 One in sickness and in liealth, One in j^overty and wealth. And as year rolls after year. Each to' other still more dear.

3 One in pnrpose, one in heart. Till the mortal stroke shall part; One in cheerfnl piety. One for ever, Lord, with thee.

DEDICATORY.

loUU Uoto much less this hnufie. If. M

1 Kin-a8: 27.

THE perfect world, bv Adam trod, AVas the first temple built to God; His fiat laid. the coi'iier-stone. And heaved its pillars one by one.

2 He hnno- its starry roof on high — The broad, illimitable sky; He spread its pavement, green and bright, And curtained it with nmrning light.

6 Tlie mountains in their ])lMoes stood. The sea — the sky — and "'all was good ;" And when its first few praises i-ang The '• morning stars together sang."

777

TIMES AND SEASONS.

Lord, 'tis not ours to make the sea. And earth, and sky, a house for thee; But iu tliy sight our oflf'riug stands — An humbler temple, "made with hands.'

We ean not bid the morning star To sing how bright thy gloVies are; Rut, Lord, if thou wilt meet us here, Tliy pi-aise shall be the Christian's tear.

1

1301 Peace be xcithin thy xonlh. H. M

Psalm 122: 7.

]^ sweet, exalted strains. The King of glorj praise ; O'er heaven and earth he reigns,

Through everlasting days; Beneath this roof, O deigii to show How God can dwell with men below.

2 Here may thine ears attend

Our interceding cries; And grateful praise ascend.

All fragrant, to the skies; Here may thy word melodious sound. And spread the joys of heaven around,

3 Here may th' attentive throng

Imbibe thy truth and love; And convei-ts join tlfe song

Of seraphim above; And willing crowds surround thy boai J, With sacred joy and sweet accord.

4 Here may our unborn sons

And daughters sound thy praise, And shine like polished stones

Through long-succeeding days; Here, Lord ! display thy saving power, While temples stand, and men adore. 778

DEDICATORY.

1302 He called the name of that pla:^ Bcthd. L. M.

Gen. 2S: 11».

OBOW thine car. eternal One. J Oil tliee our heart adorhio- calls; To thee tlie followers of thy Sou Have raised, and now deA'ote these wallft,

2 Here let thy holy days be kept;

And be this place to worsliip given, Like that bi'igiit spot where Jacob slept, Tlie house of God, the gate of heaven.

3 Here \\\^y thine honor dwell; and here,

As incense, let thy children's praj^er, Fi-om contrite hearts and lips sincere, Rise on the still and holy air.

4 Here be thy ])raise devoutly sung ;

Here let thy truth beam forth to save, As when, of old. thy Spirit hung,

On wings of light, o'er Jordan's Avave.

5 And when the lips, that with thy name

Are vocal now. to dust shall turn. On others may devotion's flame Be kindled here, and jjurely burn I

loO»> ^" ^'** temple ice speak of his glori/. L/. M.

Psalm 29 : 9.

OTIIOU, wdiose own vast temple stands Built over earth and sea, Accept the walls that human han Is Have raised to worship thee.

2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send,

^V^ilhin these courts to bide, Tiic ])cace that dweileth, without end, Serenely by tliy side.

3 .May erring minds, that worship l:ere.

Be taught tlic better way ; And the\' who mourn, and they who fear, Be strengthened as they ])ra'y. 779 ^ *

TIMES AND SEASONS.

4 May f^\ith grow firii., and love grow warm, And pnrc devotion rise. While round these hallowed will; the storm 01" earth-born passion dies.

I j)(}-|- Make them joijfui in my lioune. of prntjer. Ts.

Is'ii. 56 V 7.

LORD of hosts, to thee we raise Here a house of prayer and praise* Thou thy people's hearts prei)are Here to meet for praise and prayer.

2 Lot the living here be fed

AVith thy word, the heavenly brea 1; Here, in' hope of glory blest, May the dead be laid to rest.

3 Here to thee a temple stand, While the sea sliall gird the land; Here reveal thj' mercy sure. While the sun and moon endure.

4 Hallelujah I — earth and sky To the joyful sound reply; Hallelujah ! — hence ascend Prayer and praise till :ime shall c.d.

780

MISCELLANEOUS.

1 ^0^ Here have we no coutinuivri city. -Ll. ^^' lO\JtJ liiih. 13 : 14.

4 4 \\: E 'VE no abuli nj? city lierc ;"

\V S:ul trurli. were this to be our liomc ; But k't this tUoMgiit our spirits cliccr, ''^Ve seelv a city yet to come.

2 ''We've no abiding city here;"

AVe seek a city out of sight : Zion its name— tlie Lord is there, It shines with everlasting liglit.

3 O sweet abode of peace and love,

AVliere pilgrims freed from tod are blest I Had I tiie pillions of tlie dove, I'd lly to tiiee, and be at rest.

4 But Imsh. mv soul! nor dare repine;

The time my God appomts is best: While here, to do his will be mme, And Ids to lix my time of rest.

iqOr» The mercies of God. L- M

JY God. bow endless is thy love! Thv gifts are every evening new; And morning nun-cies. from above, Gently distill like early dew.

2 Tbou spread'st the curtains of the nigbt, Great Guardian of my sleei)mg bonrs;

Thv sovereign word restores tlie light. And quickens all my drowsy powers.

3 I yield mv powers to tby command; To tbee I consecrate my days ;

Perpetual blessings from thy hand Demand periDctual songs of praise. 781

M'

MISCELLANEC US. 1^07 Lord, let thy goodness lead, our land. i-i. M,

LOllD, lot thy goodness lead out lunJ, Still sav'd by thine alniio-hty hnncl, The tribute of its love to bring To thee, our Saviour and our King.

2 Let ev'ry public temple raise Triumphant songs of holy praise; Let ev'ry peaceful, private home A temple. Lord, to thee become.

6 Still be it our supreme delight To walk as in thy glorious sight; Still in thy precepts and thy i'ear, Till life's last hour, to persevere.

loOO Submission, \j. M,

TEACH lis, in time of deep distress. To own thy hand, O God, And in submissive silence learn The lessons of thy rod.

2 In ev'ry changing scene of life,

Whatt er that scene may be, Give us a meek and humble mind, A mind at peace with thee.

3 Do thou direct our steps aright;

Help ns thy name to fear; And give us grace to watch and pray, And strength to persevere.

4 Then may Ave close our eyes in death.

Without a fear or c ire ; For death is life, and labor r-'st, If thou art with us the.-e.

1309 Psalm Ub: 18. C. M.

DEAR Father, to thy mercy-seat My soul for shelter Hies; 'Tis here I find a safe retreat When storms and tempests rise. 782

MISCELLANEOUS.

2 My cheerful hope can never die,

If thon, my God, art near; Thy ji'race c:in raise my comforts hi^h And banish every fear.

3 My o:reat Protector, and my Lord !

Thy constant aid impart; O ! let tli}^ Ivind, thy g-cacious word Sustain ni}'" trembling heart.

1 ()! never let my soul remove

From this divine retreat; Still let me trust thy power and love. And dwell beneath thy feet.

1310 The hour of prayer. v.-. u

ri'^HOU Lord of life! whose tender caie JL Hath led us on till now, We in this quiet hour of prayer Before thy presence bow.

2 Thou, blessed God! hast been our Giude

Through life our Guard and Friend; O, still, on life's uncertain tide, Preserve us to the end !

3 To thee our grateful praise we bring.

For mercies day by day : Lord, teach our hearts tliy love to sing, Lord, teach us how to pray !

1311 Love of God. C. M,

THOU Grace divin?, encircling all, A soundless, shoreless sea! Wherein at last, our souls shall fall, O Love of God most free ! i When over dizzy steeps we go, One soft hand blinds our eyes, The other leads us safe and slow O Love of God most wise I 783

MISCELLANEOUS.

3 And t]ion<2^h we turn ns from tlij' face.

And wandor v.'ide and long. Thou hold'st us still in thine cnibracc. O Lovo of God ino.^t strong !

4 The saddened heart, the restless soul

The toihvorn frame and mind, Alike confess tliy sweet control, O Love of God most kind!

6 I*.nt not alone thy care we claim, Our wayward steps to win : We know thee by a dearer name, O Love of God within I

6 And lilled and quickened by thy breath, Our souls are stronji^ and free To rise o'er sin, and fear, and death, O Love of God, to thee !

ibl^ They that sech we C'trhj shall find me. L. M

rrov.8: 17.

HAPPY the cl>ild whose tender years lleeeive instruction well. Who hates the sinner's ])ath. and fears The road that leads to hell.

2 'T will save lis from a thousand s lares

To nund religion young. Grace will preserve our folTwing vears, And make our virtues strong.

3 To thee. Alnnghty God. to thee

Our childhood we resign ; Twill [)lease us to look back and see That our whole lives were thine.

4 O let the work of pray'r and praise

Employ my youngest bivath ; Thus I'm i)rep:ir'd for longer days, Or fit for early death.

7S4

MISCELLANEOUS. 1313 Vesper.. C. M. 6 HnCS.

SHADOW in a sultry land

0

We gather to tliy breast. Whose love, unfolding like the night.

Brings quietude and rest. Glimpse of the fairer life to be,

In foretaste here possessed;

2 From aimless wanderings we come,

From drifting to and fro; The wave of being mingles deep.

Amid its ebb and flow ; The grander sweep of tides serene

Our spirits yearn to know !

3 That which the garish day had lost

The twilight vigil brings. While softlier thevesper bell

Its silver cadence rings. — The sense of an inim(n-tal trust.

The brush of angel wings!

4 Drop down behind tlie solemn hills

O Day, with golden skies! Serene above its fading glow,

Night, starry-crowned, arise ! So beautifnl niay heaven be.

When Life's last sunbeam dies !

1314 Chrixttlie Day • Star. S. M

WE lift our hearts to thee. Thou Day-star from on high ; The sun itself "is but thy shade. Yet cheers both earth and sky.

"1 O, let thy rising beams

Dispel tlie sliiules of night; And let the glories of tliy love. Come like tiie morning light!

50 785

MISCELLANEOUS.

3 How beauteous nature now !

How dark and sad before ! — Witii jo}'- we view the pleasing change, And nature's God adore.

4 May we this life improve.

To mourn for errors past; And live this short, revolving day As if it were our last.

0

1315 Evening, CM.

LORD! anotlier day is llown, And we, a feeble band, Are met once more before thy throne. To bless thy fostering hand.

2 Thy heavenly grace to each impart;

All evil far remove; And shed abroad in every heart Thine everlasting love.

3 Our souls, obedient to thy sway,

In Christian bonds unite; Let peace and love conclude the day. And hail the morning light.

4 Thus, cleansed from sin. and wholly thine,

A flock by Jesus led. The Sun of" Righteousness shall shine In glory on our head.

5 O still restore our wanderiiig feet,

And still direct our wAy, Till worlds shall fail, and faith shall gn ct The dawn of endless day.

3 1 (> Flee ff« a bird. P. M

tj^LEE as a bird to your mounti in. Tliou who art weary of sin ; Go to the clear flowing fountain. Where you may wash and be clean • 780

jVIISCLLLAInEOUS.

Fly for tir avoiii;-(M- is noar thoc; Call ami the Savioui- ^viH hear tl.ee, He. on his bosom will bear thee, Thou u'ho art weary of sin, O thou who art weary of sin. 2 He will f,roteot thee for ever, \Vii)e every fallinji: tear;— lie will forsake thee, O never, Sheltered so tenderly there; Haste, tlien. the hours are tlyinf^, Spend not the moments in .si«;hin<^. Cease from your sorrow and erying, Tlie Saviour will wipe ev'ry tear, The Saviour will wipe ev'ry tear.

1317 Evening prrn/er. r . M.

T COME to thee to-ni<;-lit,

1 la my lon.e closet, where no eye can see, And (hire to crave an interview with thee,

Father of love and li<j;]it. 2 Softlv the moonbeams sliine On the still branches of tlie shadow^y trees. While all sweet sounds of evening on the

Steal through the slumbering vhie. [breeze 8 Thou gav'st the calm repose That rests on all ; tlie aii, the birds, the Ihvwer, The human spirit in its weary hour,

Now at the bright day's close.

4 Father! my soul would be

Pure as the dr(>ps of (ne's unsullied dew — A nd as the stars whose nighily co.irse is true- So would I be to tliee.

5 Not for myselt ah.ne

Would I the blessings )f thy love implore; But f u- each penitent the wide earth o'er Whom thou hast called thine own. 787

MISCELLANEOUS.

6 And for my heart's best friends.

Whose steadtast kindness o"er my painful years

Has watched, to soothe affliction's griefs and

My warmest prayer ascends. [tears,

7 And now, O Father, talce

The heart I cast with huml)le faitli on thee, And cleanse its depths from each impurity, For my Redeemer's sake.

1318 Calvary. 6s & 48.

WIIE^^E'ER I think of thee, O ! sacred Calvary, Love tills my breast. Flow, then, the joyous tears; Flee, all my g\ ilty fears ; Saviour ! thy cross appears, And I find rest.

2 When from thy bleeding side, I see the crimson tide

Streaming for me; Faith in thy fiowing blood, O ! spotless* Lamb of God, Points me from earth's dark clod,

Upward to thee.

3 When death's unsparing dart Pierces my fiiinting heart,

Sweetly I '11 sing : Grave! tliou no terror hast; All fearful gloom is past; Victor through Christ at last

Death has no sting I

1319 Invitation. 8s & 7s

CO^rE, to Calv'ry's holy mountain, Sinners, ruined by the fall ! Here a pure and licaling fountain. Flows to cleanse tlie giilty soul;

788

MISCELLANEOUS.

In a full, perpetual tide,

Opei ed when the Saviour died

2 Come in sorrow and contrition.

Wounded, impotent, and blind; Here tiie guilty find remission,

Here the lost a refu<?e tind ; Healtii tliis fountain will restore; He that drinks shall thirst no more,

3 Come, ye dying, live for ever.

'T is a soiil-revivino; tlood : God is faithful— he will never

Break the covMiant, sealed in blood; Signed, when our Redeemer died, Sealed, when he was crucilied.

1320

Glory to our King. 7s 6 linCS.

GLORY, glory to our King! Crowns unfading wreathe his head; Jesus is the name we sing — Jesus risen from the dead ; Jesus, Victor of the grave; Jesus, mighty now to save.

2 :N"ow behold him high enthron'd

Glory beaming from his face. By adoring angels own'd

"God of holiness and grace: O for hearts and tongues to sing, Glory, glory to our King!

3 Jesus, on thy people shine;

Warm our hearts and tune our to igues, That with ano-pls we may join. —

Share their' bliss, and swell their songs: Glory, honor, paise, and po\\er, Lord, be tliine for evermore. 789

MISCELLANEOl S.

1321 Nijht. 8s k 7s

HEAR my praj-er, O Heavenly Father, Tue I lay ine down to sleep: Bid thj' angels pure and lioly Round my bed their vi*^-il "keep. % Great my sins are, but thy mercy Far outweiglis them every one; Down befoi-e thy cross I cast them, Trusting in thy lielp alone.

3 Keep me through this night of i)eril,

Underneath its boundless shade; Take me to thy rest. I pray thee, Wlien my pilgrimage is made !

4 Xone shall iieasure out tliy patience

B}' the span of human thought; None shall bound the tender iV.ereies AVhieh thy hoi}' Son hath ^vrought.

5 Pardon all my past transgressions;

Give me strength for days to come; Guide and guard me with thy blessing Till thine angels bid nie home!

1322 Our Medinior. 8s & 7s.

JESUS, liail I enthron'd in glorj', There for ever to abide; All the heavenly host adoi-e thee, Seated at thy Father's side.

2 There for sinnei-s tl on art pl(\ading;

There thou dort o ir ])la< e prepare ; Ever for us interceding. Till in glory we appear.

3 Worship, honor. po\\ *]•. and bles?ing,

Thou art worthy to receive: Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. 790

MISCELLANEOUS.

4 Help, ye bright, angelic spirits;

Bring your sweetest, noblest );iys; Help to sing our Saviour's merits. Help to chant ]mmanuers praise.

323 Adoration. 8s. 7s & 4s

IET us sing the King Messiah, J King of Righteousness and Peaio: Hail him, all his happy subjects, Never let his praises cease I

Ever hail him. Let his honors still increase!

2 How transcendent are thy glories !

Fairer than the sons of" men, While thy blessed mediation Brings "us back to God again !

Bless'd Kedeemer, How we triumph in thy reign !

3 Gird thy sword on, IMighty Hero,

Makc"tliy Avord of trutli"thy car, Prosper in" thy course triumphant, All success attend thy war I

Gracious Victor. Let mankind before thee bow !

4 Blessed are all rhat touch thy scepter,

Blessed are all that own th"y reign! Freed from sin, that worst of tyrants, Rescued from his galling ch-iin!

Saints and angels. All who know thee bless thj lame!

VI ^ Excellenc}! of Chrht. \l.^\

OYOU immortal Hirciig Of angek:: round the throne. Join with our feeble song

To make the Saviour known : On eart'n you knew his wondrovi-, grae»-: In heaven you view his beauteous face 79]

MISCELLANEOUS.

2 You saw the lieavenly child

111 human flesh arrayed, All iuuoceat and niiUl,

^Vl)"de hi a nian«>-er hiid ; And i)raise to God, and peace on earth, l*ioclainied aloud, for such a birth.

.'5 You in the wiklerness

Beheld the tempter spoiled, Well known in ev'r}' dress.

In every combat foiled : And joyed to crown the Victors head, Before his frown when Satan fled.

4 Around the bloody tree

Y'ou pressed with strong desire. That wondrous sight to see —

The Lord of life expire ! And could your eyes have known a tear, In sad surprise had dropped it there.

5 Around his sacred tomb

A willing watch you keep, Till the blest moment come

To rouse him from his sleep; Then rolled the stone, and all adored With joy unknown, our rising Lord.

6 When, all arrayed in light.

The shinin^g Conqneror rode, Y"ou hailed his rapturous flight

Up to the throne of God; Your golden wings you waved around, And struck your strings of sweet est sound

7 The warbling notes pursue,

And louder anthems raise, Wliile mortals sing with you

Their own Redeemer's piaiie. And you, my heart, with equal flame, Perform your part with joy the same.

7?2

CONTENTS.

THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.

GOD. Being and Perfections: in Creation ; in Providence ; in Redemption. -

CHRIST. Tlie Nativity; Life and Min- istry; Sufferings; Cruci- fixion; Bui-ial and Resur- rection; Ascension; Coro- nation ; Mediatorial Reign.

THE GOSPEL.

Proclamation ; Invitations ; Faith and Repentance ; Baptism ; Remission ot Sins ; Spirit of Adoption ; Hope of Eternal Life. -

THE CHURCH. Divine Constitution; Offi- cers ; Ivove, Unity and Fellowship; Lord's Sup- per; Prayer and Social Meetings ; Growth and Future TriumpLs. 793

No. of Hymns,

1-23

24-116

117-265

266-440

441-610

CO INTENTS. No. No. of Hymns.

Vr. PUBLIC WORSHIP.

Tli<^. Lord's Day; Gratitude and Praise; Opening; Closing. - - - - 011-759

Vll THE NEW LIFE.

Trust and Joy; Aspira- tions ; Temptations and Contllcts; Submission and Deliverance ; Sympathies and Activities ; Private Devotions; Atllictions. 7G0-10':i2

VIII. THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

Life and Death ; Second Ad- vent; Resun-ection ; Fi- nalJudgment; Heaven. 1033-1169

IX. HOME

The Family ; Morning Hymns ; Evening Hymns; Youth and Age! -^ - 1170-1229

X. TIMES AND SEASONS

Seed-time and Harvest; Old and New Year; Thanks- giving; Fasts; j\Hssion- ary Assemblies ; Tlie Sea; Marriage; Dedica- tions. - - - 12h0-1304

XI. MISCELLANEOUS. - 130.V1331

794

INDEX OF SUBJECTS.

(Ct^TlKi Figures indicate the Numiers of the Ilymip.)

Absence from the assembly of the saints, 1013.

Activities of Christian Life, 951-97C.

Adoption — see Spirit of Adoption.

Advent, first, of Christ— see Christ.

Advent, second, 1099-1105.

Aflflietion, sympathy with, 1029.

Afflictions, 993-1032.

Blessings, 910, 1031. ,^^^

Comfort in, 154, 156, 439, 509, 802, 914, 1028, 1228. Age— -see Youth cnul Age. Aged, llvmns for, 1203, 1229.

Death of, 1079. Aiijrels— Attendants of Christ, 255. 259.

bung of, 119-121, 123, 126, 132, 134, 135, 137- 140. Anniversary Hymn, 1253. AsL-c'iision--see Christ. Ashamed of Jesus, 3.o5, 373, 381 Aspirations, 806-844.

\fter fellowship with God, 612 683, 688, 697, 704 716, 764,82/., 834, 839,853, 856, 859,862, 887, 899, 928, 943, 979, 980. 987-989, 1032. After Love to Christ, 505, 804, 807, 811, 813,

814, 891. After Heaven, 806, 810, 812, 817. 819-822, 824- 833, 836, 841, 843, 844, 8 '3, 888, 917, 930-933, 1068, 1099, 1121. After progress in Christian experience, 816, 81?,

835, 864, 881, 896, 915, 990. After the joys of Worship, 858, 924, IMS, U22. Atonement — see Christ.

795

INDEX OF SUBJECTS:

Backsliders — see Rffnpxen and Recovery,

Gentleness toward, 490, 975.

Invitation to, 288, 296.

Returning, 868. Baptism— Believers, 373-394.

Christ's, 142, 377, 382, 384-387, S39. Benediction, 750, 752

Benevolence — see Siimpathiea and Activitie*. Bible — see Hnli^ Scriptures. Birth-day Hymn, 1174. Brotherly Love — see Love. Burial and Resurrection of Christ, 180-197 Burial Hymn, 1093. Business Meeting, 549. Canaan, Heavenly, 428. 429, 431. Child's Prayer, 1207, 1212, 1218, 1219. Christ— Advent, fir.st, 117-140.

Advent, second, 1099-1105.

All-Sufficiency, 222-225, 237,247, 257,409, 791, 891, 918.

Ascension, 195-202.

Atonement. 212, 215, 216, 238. 239. 240, 241, 242, 252, 253, 258, 261, 263, 363, 390-392, 512, 533, 536, 538. 543. 546, 563. 564. 946.

Baptism, 142, 377, 382, 384-387. 389.

Compassion, 153, 154, 156, 225, 999.

Condescension, 155, 638.

Coronation, 203-207.

Crucifixion, 168-179.

Divinity, 215, 217. 236, 239, 246, 659. 661-C63.

Example, 143. 144. 146, 149, 150, 157, 160, 162, 164, 165, 376. 555. 961.

Intercession, 219. 940, 999.

Kino;, 208-211, 213-215, 217, 218, 230,243,245, 246, 255, 256.

Life and Ministry. 141-1 56.

Mediatorial Reign, 208-265.

Miraclea, 145, 151.

Mission, 124, 125, 129, 136, 639.

Poverty, 148.

796

INDEX OF SUBJECTS.

Preciousness, 227, 244, 219-251, 262, 406, 412, 416, 440, 613, 518, 542, 634., 659, 778, 779, 787, 798, 1030.

Priest, 228, 233, 235, 242, 997, 999.

Prophet, Priest, and King, 226, 232.

Reluge, 261, 262, 264, 363, 400, 439, 543, 559, 678, 912, 938.

Resurrection, 180-194.

Sufferings, 157-167.

Way, 223, 248, 797.

Worthiness, 152, 656, 668, 670, 672, 927. Church— 441-610.

Afflictions, 446, 459. Church— Constitution, 441-463.

Delight in, 447, 452, 454, 458, 460, 463, 491, 508, 585, 595, 680, 686, 714.

Deliverance of, 448.

Fellowship, 477-511.

Growth and Triumphs, 462, 591-610.

God's dwelling, 684, 687. 690, 691.

Joining, 478, 482, 516, 522.

Ministry, 465-476.

Ordinances — see Lord's Day and Lord's Supper.

Organization of one, 483, 487.

Permanency, 455, 464. Closing Hymns, 715-759. Communion — see Love, Uniti/ aud FelloicaMv

In Christ, 515, 585.

With Christ, 544, 685, 710, 978, 981.

With God, 561, 562, 566, 671, 765, 766, 855, 979, 983, 985, 1032. Completeness in Christ, 408, 409, 412, 413, 425. Confession— of sin, 864, 868, 871, 882, 926, 945.

Of unbelief, 869.

Of weakness, 872. Conflicts — see Temptatiom and Conflicts. Consecration to Christ, 371, 374-376, 378, 380-383

387-391, 394, 398-401, 489. Contentment, 67, 568, 779, 786, 787.

797

INDEX OF SUBJECTS.

Contrition, 588, 864, SfiS, 871, 882— see &lso, lie-

lapnea mid Jiecnvcri/. Coronation — see Chrixl. Creation, God, in 43-61. Cross— Glorying in, H55, 373, 374, 381, 390-392,

512, 543, 545, 668. Crucifixion — see Clirist. Dangers, 847, 872. Dny of Judgment, 1114-1118. Doacons, 468, 475. Death— of the aged, 1079.

Of Infants, 1040-1042, 1048, 1049, 1062, 1074.

Of Ministers, 1070. 1073, 1064.

Of a Missionary, 1083, 1095,

Of persons in the prime of life, 1073, 1082.

Sudden, 1070.

Of the young, 1058. Dedication, 1300-1304. Deliverances, 114, 692, 1000, 1009, 1014— see also,

Siibmissii))! and Deliverauce. Despondency, 890, 1033.

Dying— Hymns for the, 1034, 1043, 1045-1047, 1051, 1053, 1054, 1061, 1063, 1071, 1078, 1080, 1081, 1084, 1087, 1139, 1226. Elders— Ordination of, 468, 469. Evening Hymns, 1189, 1210.

Exhortation — to Faithfulness, 486, 496, 861, 866, 877, 879, 895, 896, 934.

To Forbearance and Gentleness, 490, 972, 975.

To look to Jesus, 790.

To Mourners, 1048.

To Perseverance, 883, 894.

To Pray.

To Trust, 880, 890.

To Watch and Pray, 870, 872. Fnith and Repentance, 336-370. Faithfulness, 876, 894-896.

Family, 1170-1175 — see also Mc-ning and Evenimj Fasts, 1254-1265. Fellowship — see Covimuuion.

798

INDEX OF SUBJECTS.

Final Judgment — see Day of Judgment.

Firetastes, 532, 544, 572, 6J3, 616, 617, 67i 719.

F()rgivene':'s — see Jiemissioii of Sins,

Friends — Absent, 992.

Funeral Hymns — see Life and Death.

Future — see Present.

(Gentleness, 975.

Gethsemane, 157, 159, 160, 162-167.

Ulory of God — see God.

Glorying in the Cross — see Croas.

God— Being and Perfections, 24-42.

Compassion, 93-95, 1005.

Dominion, 28, 56, ^7.

Eternity, 25, 44, 75.

Glory and Majesty, 36, 49, 55, 60, 80, 91, 102, 675.

Goodness, 34, 48, 62, 83, 96, 583, 609, 669.

Greatness, 24, 31, 38, 41, 45, 46, 49, 64, 59, 62, 71.

Holiness, 36, 56.

Immutability, 853.

Invisibility, 84, 983

Justice, 85.

Love, 30, 42, 46, 49, 52, 61, 66, 86, 104, 107 110,113,116,147.

Mercy, 106-116.

Omnipotence, 43, 53, 82, 89

Omnipresence, 27, 33, 50, 52, 67, 573, 636.

Omniscience, 32, 35, 40, 89.

Providence, 62-104, 763.

Unsearchitbleness, 79, 84, 90.

Wisdom, 26, 37, 69, 105, 112.

Word of — see Holy Scriptures.

Works, 43-61. (lospel— Conditions, 336-394.

Invitations, 273, 2T6-335.

lower of, 268, 271.

Proclamation, 266 275.

Promises — see Jieminsion of Sins, Spirit of Adoj.- tion, and Hope of Eternal Life. 799

INDEX OP SUBJECTS.

Grace, 403, 405,

Gratitude, 634-673.

Harvest — see Seed-time,

Heart-Searchings, 1114

Heaven, 1119-1169.

Holy Scriptures, 1-23.

Holy Spirit — see Spirit of Adoption.

Home, 1170-1229.

Hope of Eternal Life, 426-440.

Humiliation — see Fasts.

Humility, 588.

Immanuel — see Christ's Divinity,

Infants— Death of, 1040, 1042, 1048, 1049, 1062

1069, 1074. Invitations — see Go»peL Jesus — see Christ. Joy — In Consecration, 398-400.

In Divine Support, 770, 792, 794, 916.

In fellowship with Christians, 508.

In fellowship with God, 765, 766.

In Hope, 793.

In Pardon, 402, 404, 407, 408.

In Submission, 777, 781, 802, 1023, 1026, 1027.

In Tribulation, 838, 1028. Joys of earth — Transitory, 1035. Kindness — see Sijmpnthies and Activities, and Zore^

Unity and Fellowship. Kingdom of Christ — see Mediatorial Reign. Liberality in giving, 971. Life and Death, 1034-1098. Life— Brevity of, 1045, 1052, 1055, 1078, 1081. Looking to Jesus, 790.

Longing for the courts of the Lord, 686, 688. Lord's Day, 611 694, 699.

Evening of, 615.

Morning, early, 623. Lord's Prayer, 580. Lord's Supper, 512-546. Love — for Christ — see Aspirationt.

For Christians, 477-511.

800

INDEX OF SUBJECTS.

For God — see Aspirationa.

For Man, 972.

Of Christ — see Christ.

Of Christians, 477-511.

Of God— see God. Lcve, Unity and Fellowship, 477-511. Majesty of God — see God. Man — Dignity of, redeemed, 109, 413.

Frailty and Mortality, 1035, 1045, 1052, 1055. 1089, 1098. Marriage, 1297-1299. Mediatorial Reign, 208-26f Meditation, 562. Mercy-Seat, 547, 551, 564. Ministers— Death of, 1064, 1073. Ministry — see Church. Missionaries — see Church.

Death of, 1083, 1095.

Farewell of, 1281, 1283. Missionary Assemblies, 1267-1287 — see, also, Church,

and Gonpel. Morning Hymns, 1176-1188. National Hymns — see Thanksgiving, and Fasts. Nativity — see Christ, Advent of. Nature — God seen in, 43-59.

And Revelation — see Holy Scriptures. New Life, 760-1033. New Year, 1239-1244. Night — see Eoening Hymns. Obedience, 380, 393, 784. Officers of the Church, 465-476. Old Age, 1203, 1226, 1227, 1229. Old and New Year, 1239-1244. Omnipotence — see God. Omnipresence — see God. Omniscience — s<iQ'God. Opening Hymns, 674-714. Oppression deprecated, 972, 1259, 1262. Ordinances — see Baptism, Lord's Day, and Lnrd'i Hupper.

51 801

INDEX OF SUBJECTS.

Ordination, 4fi8, 469. Orphans, 962, 963, 968. Pardon — see Rennxni<ni of Siiift. Parting, 430, 484, 485, "SOO, 502, 507.

At close of Service, 720, 721, 724, 732, 7.'59,

754 756. After Lord's Supper, 530. With Missionaries, 465, 466, 470, 471 party spirit deprecated, 497, 501, 511. Passover — Christ the true, 546. Pastors — see Church Ministry. Patience, 901, 931. Peace and War, 951, 965, 973, 974, 1247 1258.

1260. Peace — among Christians, 497, 499. In trouble, 414, 423, 1020. Of God, 760. Salutation of, 750. Perseverance, 883-885, 894-896. Pestilence, 1261. Philanthropy, 972 — see, also, Si/mpathiea and Actioi-

ties. I

Pity for the erring, 975. Poor — see SympttthieH aud Activities. Praise — see Gmlltude. and Thnukmiiving.

Calls to, 24, 29, 58, 101, 102, 650, 654. 673, 67-^, 681, 682, 700-702, 743, 927. Due from Man, 47, 48. From his works, 51-55. For benefits, 644, 650-652, 692 736 393, i'liil,

1225, 1230-1239, 1243. For Deliverances, 912, 1014, 1020. 1202. For Redemption, 643, 646, 648, 649, ni- Prayer — at night, 1209, 12M). l>ra>er— a child's, 12U7, 1212, 1218, 1219. For Contentment, 558, 775, For Deliverance, 857, 1001, 1016, 1017, HL-i.

1024. For entire conformity to the will ot («>..., s'.io, 915, 952, 990.

S02

INI EX OP SJBJECrS.

For G-uidance, 115, 572, 575, 587, 590, 730, 744, 77:^, 805, 8U9, 842, 8<6, 1175, J 244.

For God's reiuembiiiuce, 862, 1024.

For Laborers, 473.

For strength, 584, 589, 872, 877.

For Subuiissiveness, 913, 918, 920, 921

F(ir support in Death, IdSO, 1087.

For Teachableness, fi83, 780. Prayer— Hour of, 550, 5fil, 581, 679, 712.

In anguish, 925, 1002, 1012, 1S87.

In Old Age, 1229.

Invitation to, 569, 570, 574, 586.

Lord's, paraphrased, 580.

Secret — see Private Dtivotionn. Prayer and Social .Meetings, 547-690.

Opening of, 568, 576. Preaching — see ProcUuui^ibtn. Present r.nd Future, 1034-1169. Private Devotions, 977-992. Proclamation of the Gospel, 266-275. Procrastination deprecated, 276, 277, 279, 280, 282,

284, 297, 298, 302, 306, 311, 322, 323, 334, 970, Prodigals returning, 364, 367, 368, 868. Providence — see God, Public Worship, 611-759.

Punishment of Wicked — see Final Jndf/ment. Reception of Members — see Love, Uititj and Fel- lowship. Recovery from Sickness, 1009, 1014, 1027. Redemption— God in, 105-116— see Christ. Relapses and Recovery, 939-950. Remission of Sins. 395-408. Repentance — see Faith. Resurrection— of Christ, 180-197.

Of the Just and Unjust, 1109-1113— see, also, S<-cond Advent. Resignation — see Sahnwuion.

Retirement, 562, 577 — see, also, Private Devotions. Retrospection, 871, 882, 903, 943, 944, 1156, 1203, 1204.

803

INDEX OF SUBJECTS.

Reunion, 705.

Scriptures — ?ee Holy Scripiurea,

Sea, 1288-1296.

Seasons — see THmei and Sem^nna,

Seed-time and Harvest, 1280-1238

Self- dedication — see Consecration.

Self-examination, 981.

Sickness, 1000, 1008, 1009, 1014, 1027, 1029.

Bin — see lieminsion.

Sons of God — see Spirit of Adoption.

Spirit of Adoption, 409-425.

Spiritual Blessing, 492.

Spiritual Life, 486.

Stewardship, 876.

Storm, 32, 87, 1289, 1292.

Strangers and Pilgrims, 498.

Strife deprecated, 499.

Submission, 68, 81, 560, 771, 777, 799, 803, 980,

998, 1011, 1023. Submission and Deliverance, 898-938. Supplication, 578, 1012, 1017, 1024. Surrender to Christ, 359, 360, 364, 365, 368. Sympathies and Activ-ities, 951-976. Temptations and Conflicts, 845-897. Thanksgiving, 1245-1253. Times and Seasons, 1230-1304. Trials — see AffliciinuH.

Trust, 65, 66,' 70, 74, 87-89, 100, 103, 104, 414, 582. Trust and Joy, 706 805. Unbelief deplored, 869. Unity of Christians, 707, 723 — see, also, Love, Unity,

and Fellowship. Vanity of earthly Ambitions, 874, 893, 950, 1044,

1098. Vigilance, 848, 860, 861, 863, 866. 875, 884. Waiting on God, 508, 566, 567, 708, 765. Waiting to go home, 931, 1226. War — see Pence.

Warfare— Christian, 427, 557, 845-897. Warnings — see Gospel Invitations.

804

INDEX OP SUBJECTS.

Watching with the sick, 1029 Watchfulness — see Vu/il'o.ct. Winter of the Soul, 1033. Wisdom of God — see Go<L Word of God— Abused, 8.

Precious, 20, 22, 2:i.

Source of Knowledge, 5, 8, 9, 11, 15, l6, 18.

Source of Strength and Comfort, 2, 4, 6, 10,12, U, 17, 21.

Spread of, 6.

Superior to Nature, 1-3, 19. World Renounced, 447, 791, 808, 813, 893,

923. Worship, Family, 1170-1210. Worship— Private, 977-992.

Public, 611-759.

Social, 547-590. Wrath of God — see Final Jadgmer.xt, Year— Old and New, 1239-1244. Youth and Age, 1211-1229. Youth— Death of, 1058.

Invited, 325.

Warned, 1215.

805

INDEX OF FIRST LINES.

(TLo figures indicate the Niiinhers of tlie Ifymns.)

Wn/tS.	317
WV./.y.	876
K,H..r.	789
Jiounr.	828
Cotton .	1004
s, -	983
-	696

Abiiie with me, fast falls the even' tide, Lj/ie. 1227 A hroken heart, my (Jod, my Kin< A charge to keep I have, Acquaint thee, 0 mortal, A few more years shall roll, Affliction is a stormy deep, After the toil, when the morning breaks, Again our earthly cares we leave, - Again the Lord of light and life, Mrs. Bnrhnuld. 694

Ah, guilty sinner, ruined by transgression, 1118

Ah, what avails my strife, - C. Wfiifet/. 364

Ah, wretched, vile, ungiateful heart, Mm. S'cf/e. 841

Alas, and did my Saviour bleed, - Wnt/D, 240 Alas, how poor and little worth, Lou r//rl loir ( 7V.) 1087

Alas, what hourly dangers rise, Mrs. Steele. 872

A little longer still, - ChriHtiun IteijiHttr, 981

All around us, fair with flowers, - - 970

All as Gild wills, who wisely heeds, ^VlnHler. 904

All hail the power of Jesus' name, Pevronet. 203

All ye nations, praise the Lord, Moityoiiury. 743

All you that are weary and sad, come, - 321

All you that have confessed, . _ . 496

Almighty Father, gracious Lord, Mrs. Stpele. 644

Almighty Father of mankind, - Lo'jfiH. 87

Almighty IJod, thy word is cast, - - 783

Almighty Maker of my frame, Mrs. Steele. 1045

Almigh;y Sovereign of the .»kies, - - 1245

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, NoHnn. 408

Aui T a H)idier of the cross, - - Waits. 863

Auung the mountain trees, T. J. Edimmsou. 166

A mother may forgetful be, - Mrs. Sit-ele. 446

A nd are we yet alive, - - C. TlVyAy. 705

And can 1 yet delay, - - C. Wts/ey. 366 806

INDEX.

And c;in my heart nppire so high, Mrs. Sleeve. 101 1 A-d did the holy and the just, Ahx. Sieele. 173

And is the gospel peace and love, Mrfi Stee'e. 143 And is there, Lord, a rest, - / '/mer, i 133

And let our bodies part, - C. W'fuleji. 739

And must I part with all T have, lieddome. 360 And now another day is gone, - - 1191

And now, my soul, another year, - - 1240

A iid will the judge descend, - 'loddridge. 3()(.'

Angels from the realms of glory, Monlijonierj/. 137 Anu:els, roll the rock away, - Gibbons. 189

Another day is pasf, _ - _ . ll'Jfi

Another six days' work is done, Stennetf. 6lH

A parting hymn we sing, - -A. li. W. 530

A pilgrim through this lonely world, Bonor. 150 Approach, my soul, the mercy seat, Newioii. 564 Arise, ye people, and adore, - - Lyte. 199 Arise, ye saints, arise, _ - - - 877

Arm of the Lord, awake, awake, Shrvbaole. 1268 Around Bethesda's healing wave, linrlou. 349

As down in the sunless retreats, Moore. 1032

As flows the rapid river, - 5. F. Smith. 1087

Ashamed of Christ, our so-uls disdain, - 381

Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep! Mrs. McKay. 1038 As much have I of worldly good, - - 148 As o'er the past my memory strays, - 871

As oft with worH and weary feet, Wilbcrforce. 997 ArS on the cross the Saviour hung, Stenuett. 176 As the hart, with eager looks, Montyomery. 823 As the sweet flower that scents, Cimntnyhiw . 1040 A "weetly solemn thought, - Alice Careij 1195 At evening time when day ib done, Montgomery. 1221 Awake, and sing the song, - Hamvioud. 648

Awaked from siu's delusive sleep, - More. 342 Awake, my soul, and with the sun, - Keur,. 1181 .•iv>itke, ray soul, to joyful lays, - Medley. 634 A wjike, my soul, lift up thine eyes. Mrs.Burbnuid. 847 .'. WMko, my soul, stretch every ner\ e, Doddridue. 866 Av.ako, m} tjngue, thy Wxhwlethxiug, Needhmn. 105

807

INDEX.

Awake, our souls, away our fears, - Watts 856

Awake, ye saints, awake, - Cotterrill, 630

Awake, you saints, and raise your, DoddritJ(je. 815

Away from earth my spirit turns, Ptdmer. 518

Away from his home, - - W. Hunter. 1095

A weak and weary dove, with drooping wing, 950

Beautiful Zion, built above, - > - 1157

Before Jehovah's awful throne, - Watta. 674

Before thy throne, with tearful eyes, Palmer. 941

Begin, my soul, the lofty strain, Mrs. Itowe. 53

Behdld the blind their sight receive. Watts. 145

Behold the bright morning appears, - 194

Behold the day is come, - - Beddome. 1115

Behold the glories of the Lamb, - Watts. 236

Behold the lofty sky, - - Watta. 19

Behold the man ! how glorious he, - - 171

Behold the morning sun, - - Watta. 271

Behold the mountain of the Lord, M. Bruce. 597

Behold the Saviour of mankind, ^. Weslei/ysen. 175

Behold the sure foundation stone, - Watta. 444

Behold the woman's promised seed, Watta. 118

Behold, where in a mortal form, - Enjield. 149

Beneath the shadow of the cross, S. LougftUoio. 956

Benignant God of love and power, - - 549

Be still, be still, for all around, - - 684

Be still, my heart, these anxious cares, Newton. 898

Be thou exalted, 0 my God, - W<itta. 675

Beyond, beyond that boundless sea, Couder. 84

Beyond the smiling and the weeping, Bonar. 840

Beyond the starry skies, - Turner, varied. 259

Beyond where Cedroti's waters flow, S. F.Sn.it':. 164

Bleeding hearts, defiled by si 1, » - 307

Blessed are the humble souls that see, Watta. 411

Blest are the pure in heart, - - Keile. 741

Bie.«.s'd are the sons of God, - Humjtlireiia. 420

liless'd be the dear uniting love, C. Wex/ej/. 488

BiGB.s'd be the everlasting God, - Watta. 182

Bless'd be the tie that binds, Fawcett. 495

BliS^'d be thy love, dear Lord, John Auviin. 916

808

INDEX.

Ble?s'd day of God, most calm, most br ght, fi99

Bless'd feast of love divine, '^ - - 532

Bless'd hour wlaen mortal man retires, linfjicf. 679

Bless'd is the hour when cares depart, S.F.iSmit.t 712

Bless'd is the man whose, Mrs. Ihtrhnulil. 953

Bless'd is the man who shuns the place, W<iii8. 772

Bless'd morning whose young dawning, Watts. 18?

Bless'd Saviour, Friend divine, - _ - jn6

Bless'd Sovereign, let ray evening song, Wdlts, 1192

Blow ye the trumpet, blow, A/teredby Tojjludij. 273

Book of grace and book of glory, - - 21

Bread of heaven, on thee we feed, Conder. 534

Breast the wave. Christian, when it, <S'^»«(7///o/t, 895

Breathe thoughts of pity o'er a, Edmtstoti. 975

Bright and joyful was the morn, - - 127

Brightness of the Father's glory, - - 661

Bright source of everlasting love, - Boden. 954 Bright the vision that delighted. Ancient JIj/iiius. 662 Bright was the guiding star, Spirit of the /'nn/niM. 223

Broad is the road that leads to death, Watts. 283

Brother, hast thou wandered far, - - 948

Burdened with guilt, wouldst thou be blest, 318

Buried beneath the yielding wave, - - 382

Burst ye emerald gates and bring, - 202

By cool Siloam's shady rill, - Ifeher. 1211

By faith in Christ I walk with God, Newton. 855

Call Jehovah thy salvation, Montgomery. 421

Calm on the listening ear of night. Scars. 123

Child amid the flowers at play, Mrb. Henuvis. 574

Children of the heavenly ■Cing, - Cemiick. 498

Child of sin and sorrow, - - T. JIastinys. 322

Chriptian 1 see the Orient morning, - - 602

Christians, keep your armor blight, - 861

Christian, the morn breaks sweetly o'er thee, 934

Christian, the vision before thee, A. S. Ilayden. 1097

Christ leads me through no darker, 1{. Unjkler. 1103

Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day, (J. Ife*. ey. 190

Cling to the crucified, _ . _ . 372

Cling to the Mighty One, ... 265

809

INDEX.

Come, all ye saints of God, - • - 927

Come, jukI behold the place, - - - 386 Come, Chiistian brethren, ere we, //. K. Wl.ife. 7ii0 Come, coiiie, cowie to the Saviour, A. D. Fillmore. 824

Come, de;»r friends, ue are all brethren, - 501

Come every pious heart, - - SleurieU. 67 0

Come from ilie East with gifts, ye Kings, 1207

Ciime, liappy souls, adore the Lamb, - ;->77

Come humblo sinner in whose breast, Joues. 291

Com-^ in, thou jlessed of our God, Keihj. 478

Come in, thou blessed of the Lord, Moutf/nmery. 522

Come, let us anew, - - C. WkhIcj. 1242

Come, let us join in songs of praise, - - 233

Come, let us join our cheerful songs, Wrttts. 206

Come, let us join our friends above, CWen/eij. 494

Come, let us join with hosts above, C. Wi-nley. 1213

Come, let us join with one accord, C. Wesley. 618

Come, let us pray ; 't is sweet to feel, - 569

Come, let us to the Lord our God, MorrUon. 357

Come, Lord, and warm each, Mrs. Steele. 697

Come, my Christian brethren, come, - - 824

Come on, my partners in distress, -• - 509 Come, 0 thou King of all thy saints, Mrs. Steele. 693

Come, 0 thou mighty Saviour, - Pn/mer. 598 Come, saints, let us join in the praise, Ve Fleury. 666

Come, sing to me of heaven, ... 1135

Come, sinners, to the gospel feast, - - 285

Come, sound his praise abroad, - Watis. 702

Come to Calvary's holy mountain, Movtyomenj. 1319

Come to the Ark, come to the Aik, - - 292

Come to the house of prayer, - E. Taylor. 570

Come unto me, when shadows darkly gather, 1228

Come, weary souls, with sin- - Mrs. Steele. 281

Come, we that love the Lorn, - Wnits. 7l»l

Come, ye thankful ^eo\)\e,<H)me, lleury Al/ord. 1236 Come, ye that know and fear the L< rd, G.Bi.'-der. 113

Come ye disconsolate, wheree'er ■ - - 686

Come, you sinners, poor and neeay. Hart. 312

Come, you that love the Lord indeed, - 4SJ

810

INDEX.

Curoe, you that love the Saviour's, Mn. Steele. 230 Orovvii bis bead with endless blessing, - 205

Dark and thorny is the desert, - - _ 888

Dark was the night, and colil the ground, 160

Daughter of Ziun, si wake from thy sadness, 605

Day of judgment, day of wonders, Newlov. 1117

Dear a.« tliou wast, and justly dear, JJule. 1056

Dear Father, to thy mercy-seat, - - J3o9

Dear is the spot where Christians sleep, - 1037

Dear Jesus, ever at thy side, - Fnher. 1212

Death can not make our souls afraid, Wntts, .^054

Deathless Spirit, now iirise, - Topludy. 1072

Deem not that they are blest alone, W.O.Bn/dut. 994

Delay not, delay not, 0 sinner, T. Ilaaiiin/a. 330 Desponding soul, 0 cease thy woe, T.U. Wnliem. 363

Did Christ o'er sinners Weep, - lietldonie. 161

Didst thou, Lord Jesus, sutler shame, iiLt/7.7/fr/H. 355

Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord, Hart. 721

Does the gospel word proclaim, - Ntwtuu. 369

Do not 1 trust in thee, 0 Lord, - - - 766

Down the dark future through long, Longfellow. 973

Draw near, ye weary, Mrs. ist. Leun Loud, 154

Dro{)ping down the troubled river, Bonur. 1075

Early, my God, without delay, - Watts. 698

Earth has a joy unknown in heaven, - - 396

Earth, with her ten thousand flowers. - 61

Ere mountains reared their forms sublime, Lijte, 25

Ere to the world again we go, _ _ . 71^7

Eternal Fa ther, strong to save, //y/rt?iS,aj)c.tC'»ioc?. 1288

Eternal Lord, from land to land, - - 592

Eternal Lord, whose power, - Itaij Palmer. 1 283

Eternal Source of every joy, - Puddridye. Vi:\f)

Eternal Source of life and light, - - 730

Eternal Wisd»)m, thee we pf-aise, - Watts. 112

Every day hath toil and trouble, Bailetj. 976

Exalted Prince of lite, we own, Doddridge. 210

Fading, still fading, the last beam is shining, 1210

Faintly flow, thou falling river, - - - 1205

811

INDEX.

Fair shines the morning star, Montc/ov.erif. 32rt

Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss, Wnitn. 352

Fallen on Zion's battle field, J. N. M'>ffilt- 1073

Far as thy name in known, - - Wi^tt^i. 458

Far down the ages now, - - Boiutr. 459

Farewell, ray friends, times rolls along, - 507

Far, far o'er hill and dale, - - - 1098

Far from mortal cares retreating, J. Tni/hir. 709

Far from my heavenly home, ffi/mim, anc. <£• inod. 1068

Far from ray thoughts, vain world, Waits. 977

Far from these narrow scenes, Mrs. Steele, 429

Far from the world, 0 Lord, I flee, Cowper. 985

Father divine, thy piercing eye, Duddriihje. 986

Father, glory be to thee, - - Gusketl. 749

Father, hear our humble claim, - - 707

Father, how wide thy glory shines, Watts. Ill

Father, I know that all my life, A. L. Waring, lib

Father, I know thy wa5's are just, - - 908

Father, in thy mysterious presence, S. Johnson. 584

Father, I wait before thy throne, Watts. 415

Father of love, our Guide and Friend, - 773

Father, 0 hear me now, - Anna W. Hall. 925

Father of mercies, bow thine ear, Beddome. 467

Father of mercies, God of love, - Raffles. 81

Father of mercies, in thy word, Mrs. Steele. 10

Father of spirits, humbly bent, Bowring. 671

Father of spirits, nature's God, - - - 27

Father of the human race, - - Colli/er. 1299

Father supreme, thou high nnd holy One, 1209

Father, to us thy children, hurably, J.F.Cln -he. 589

Father, whate'er of earthly bliss, Mrs. Steele. 558

Father, whene'er our trerabling, Buljinch. 869

Flee as a bird to your mountain, - - 1316

Fling out the banner, let it float, - Dnyne. 267

For a season called to part, - yeicton. 748

Forever with the Lord, - Montgatneri/. 87.^

Forgiveness 't is a jovful sound, - Gild.ons. 395

Forth from the dark and stormy sky, Ileher. 678

Forth in thy name, 0 Lord, I go, C. Wexle_>j. 1178

For thy mercy and thy grace, Henrif Duwnion. 124 i

812

INDEX.

For Zion's sake I will not rest, /. Qnarles. 595

Fountain of light and living breath, - " IJ^

Fountain of lite and God of love, - - J2.i2

Friend after friend departs, - Montgomery. 1090

From all that dwell below the skies, Watts. 718

From Calvary a cry was heard, Montgonierf/. 168

From every stormy wind that blows, Stowell. 547

From Greenland's icy mountains, - Hel>cr. 1285

From the cross uplifted high, - Hnw^is. 303

From the recesses of a lowly spirit, Bowrwg. 588

From tl e regions of love, lol an angel, - - 139

From tte table now retiring, _ - - 535

Full of trembling expectation, - CWesley. 1024

Gently, gently lay thy rod, - - Ay/e. 1022

Gently, Lord, 0 gently lead us, - Hastings. 1175 Gently, my Saviour, let me down, - Hid. 1034

Gird on thy conquering sword, Doddridge. 609

Give me the wings of faith to rise, - Wotts. 817 Give to our God immortal praise, - Watts. 107

Give to the Lord thine heart, - " ^ ', ,' ooa Give to the winds thy fears, - Gerhardt. 880

Glorious in thy saints appear, - Newton. 747 Glorious things of thee are spoke'A, - - 4bO Glory, glory everlasting, - - - - 664

Glory, glory to our King, - - - Ae^. 16ZV

Glory to God on high, oo»

Glory to God who deigns to bless, - - 734 Glory to thee, my God, this night, - Kenn. 1189

Glory to thee, whose powerful worl, C.Wes/e}/. 1289 Go, and the Saviour's grace proclaim, MorelL 1270 God bless our native land, - - X>(t;i.y/)<. 1250

God calling yet ; shall I, - From the German. 339 God doth not leave his own, - - ; - 802 God eternal, Lord of all, - J. E. Millard. 60 God in the gospel of .his Son, - Beddome. 268

God is in his holy temple, - ' ' , ' ^IJ God is in the loneliest spot, - - Unulir. ««!

God is love ; his mercy brightens, Bnorivg. 116 God is the fountain whence, - - - - 96

813

INDEX.

God is the refuge of his snints, - W" /•*. -142

God moves in a mysterious way, - C'>ir/,fr. "Ij

God ! my supporter and my hope, - WuI'm. 1 14

God of mercy, do thou never, - Pii-rjitnii. \'yy->

God of mercy, God of love, - - J. 1 'j//«r. Kft2

God of my childhood and my youth, - Wnttn. \'M-]

God of my life, thy boundless grace, - - 4 ! 2

God of my life, to thee, - - - • 1174

God of my life, to thee I call, - Cuirper. y95

God ( f our salvation, ----- S97

God of our salvation, hear us, - - Kellij. ZJfi God of the morning, at whose voice, - -1179

God of the prophet's power, - - - 1272

God's law demands one living fiith, Bru/f/o. 7

God, that madest earth ami heaven, IJebir. 1201

God with us! 0 glorious nnme, . _ - ]:\0

Go, mes^^enger of peace and love, - Bulfour. 466

Go on, you pilgrim?, while below, - - - 4.S6

Go to dark Gethsemane, - Monlffoweri/. 162

Go to the grave, in all thy, - Montjomerij. 1082

Go to thy rest, fair child, - - - - 1069

Go to thy rest in peace, ----- 1094

Go up, go up, my heart, - - - Douar. 833

Go watch and pray ; thou canst not tell, - 1224

Go when the morning shineth, « . . 579

Go with thy servant, Lord, - - - 471

Grace! 't is a charming sound, Dodrfri'l/fe. 405

Gracious Saviour, we adore thee, - CuIiukj. 394

Gracious Source of every blessing, - - 1229

Greatest of beings. Source of life, - Woilx. 46

Great God, attend while Zior sings, - W.tits. OfiO

Great God ! how infinite art hou, - Wailn. 39

Great God ! the f.dlowers of thy, 11. Warp, Jr. 677

Great God ! thy penetrating eye, E. Srt,ft. 40

3rerit God ! we sing that mighty, DoiUrlil'/e. ,239

Great God ! whose universal sway, - Vl'o '^, 213

Great is the Lord, our (xod, - • Wnfts. 452

Great Maker of unnumbered worlds, - 1255

Great Ruler of all nature's frame, Dmi iriiqr. 82

Great Source of boundless power, Mm Siedf. 1001 814

INDEX.

Great Source of life nnd light, - - - 418

Q-reat was the dny, tlie joy Wiis great, Wnfli. 269

Guide me, 0 thou o-re.tt Jehovah, - O/iocr. lib

Guide us, Lord, while hand in hand, - - 7-15

Had I ten thousand giffs beside, Clidthiini. 2r)7

Had I the tongues of Greeks iind Jews, Wutln. 4S0

Happy lire they who learn in thee, - - 1007

Uiippy soul, thy days are ended, CWpsUif. 1077

II ippy the child whose tender years, W.itis. 1312

IJappy the Church, thou saereil place, Wnttn. 411

Hfippy the home when God is there, - - 1171

Happy the saints whose lot is cast, - 719

H.ippy the souls to Jesus Joined, - CWeslej;. 491

Hail, gracious, heavenly Prince, - - - 1217

Hail, morning known among the, Witrdlaio. 614

Hail, ransomed world, aw^ke to glory. - - 328

Hail, sacred truth, whose piercifig rays, - 13

Hail sweetest, dearest tie tha,t binds, Sniton. 430

Hail the blest morn, when the great Mediator, lo8

Hail the day that saw him rise, C. We^l'^ij. 628

Hail thou long expected Jesus, CWexleii. 136

Hail to the brightness of Zion's, T. U<:^iiu,>i. 608

Hail to the Prince of life and, JJ,„i</ri</;/e. 218

Hail, tranquil hour of closing day, L. linmi. 1193

Hallelujah! best and sweetest, - Breciarij. 924

Hark from the world on high, . - - 140

Hark, hark the notes of juy, _ . . 132

Hark, hark the vcdce of ceaseless praise, - 1131

Hark how the gospel trumpet sounds, Medipi/. 272

Hark how the watchmen cry, - (7. Wrs/ci/. 878

Hark, sinner, while God from, ./. /i. Il'i'jm: 334

Hark, ter. thousand harps and voices, Kf//i/. 063

Hark the glad sound ! the Saviour, Do^hhil,',,!. 124

Haik, the herald angels sing, - 0. W'sleij. 120

Hark, the song of jubilee, - MunU/oiiicri/. 600

Hark, the voice of love and mercy, Fi< ncia. 178

Hark, what joyful notes are swelling, - - 134

Hark, what mean these holy voices, C'<iv>od. 135

Hark, ye mortals, hear the trumpet, - - 1116

815

INDEX.

Hasten, Lor(l, the glorious time, - L]ite, 599

Haste, 0 sinner, to be wise, - T. Sco't. 306

Haste, traveler, haste, the night, - CoUyer. 276

Have you heard, have you heard of that, - 1162

Have we no tears to shed (orhiui, Ljira Cnth. 170

Head of tKe Church triumphant, G. Wc-nlei/. 742

Hear, Father, hear our prayer, - - - bSJ

Hear, gracious God, a sinner's cry, - - H44

Hear my prayer, 0 heavenly, - Thos. Purk. \'A1\

Hear, 0 sinner, mercy hails you, - lieeil. o I i

Heat the royal proclamation, - - - 274

Hear what (Jod the Lord hath spoken, Cowper. 601

Heavenly Father, to whose eye, - Conder. 572

He bids us come, his voice we know, - - 795

He came not with his heavenly crown, J)onue. 155

He dies! the Friend of sinners dies I Wotts. 172

He has come, the Christ of God, - Bowtr. 129

He knelt ! the Saviour knelt, Mrs. Eemana. 165

He leadeth me, 0 blessed thought, - - 768

He lives, the great Redeemer lives, Mrs. Steele. 212

Help us, 0 Lord, thy yoke to wear, - - 964

Here behold me as I cast, Joachim Neander, 891

Here I sink before thee lowly, - . - 539

Here is my heart, I give it thee, - - 348

Here, 0 my Lord, I see thee face to face, - 544

Here, Saviour, we would come, - - - 388

Here we are but straying, I, N. Carman. 829

He sendeth sun, he sendeth, Sarah F. Adams. 68

He that goeth forth with weeping, HaHtinfjs. 969

He who on earth as man was known, Newton. 246

High as the heavens above the ground, Watis. 12G4

High in yonder realms of light, - Iiajlen. 1138

Holy Bible! book divine, - - - - 20

Holy Father, thou hast taught me, - - 887

Holy Lor 1, our hearts prepare, _ - - 576

Honor and happiness unite, - Cowper. 413

Hope of our hearts, 0 Lord, appear, - - 1099

Ho, reapers of life's harvest, - - - - 476

Hosanna, raise the pealing hymn, - - 234

Hosanna to our conquering King, - Watti. 243

816

INDEX.

Hosanna to the Prince of light, - - Wntis. 185

How are thy servants blest, 0 Lord, Addimju. 1292

How beauteous are their feet, - W(ilt». 270

How beauteous were the marks, A. C. Coxe, 144

How blest are they whose transient, Norton. 1042

How blest the righteous when, Mrs. Bnrbauld. ]():»y

How blest the sacred tie that, Mrs. Barbuuld. 479

How bright these glorious spirits shine, - - ^y^Vi

How calm and beautiful the morn, T. Hnatuxju. 186

How charming is the place, - - Stevueit. 454

How did my heart rejoice to hear, - Wailf. 446

How firm a foundation, ye saints of, Kirkham. 7*J2

How free and boundless is the grace, Beddonie. 287

How gentle God's commands, - Doddridge. 92

How gracious and how wise, - Doddridge. 1018

How h*appy are they who their, - C. Wtslcij. 408

How ha{)py every child of grace, C. Wesley. 4U4

How happy is the Christian's state, - - 402

How happy is the pilgrim's lot, C. Wenley. 1061

How honored, how dear is that sacred, Gander. 585

How honored is the place, - - Watts. 457

How long, 0 Lord, our Saviour, - - 831

How oft, alas 1 this wretched heart, Mrs. Steele. 868

How painfully pleasing the fond recollection, 23

How pleased and blest was I, - - Wnits. 627

How pleasing to behold and see, - DobelL 515

How pleasant, how divinely fair, - Watts. 686

How precious is the book divine, - Fdweett. 9

How shall I my Saviour set forth. Maxwell. 659

How shall the young secure their hearts, Watts. 15

How short and hasty is our life, - Watts. 1052

How sweet, how heavenly is the sight, Swain. 49'5

How sweetly flowed the gospel sound, Bowriny. 141

How sweet the gospel trumpet sounds, - - 1279

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, Newton. 247

How sweet the praise, how high, B. Skene. 633

How sweet to be allowed to pray. - - 560

How sweet to leave the world awhile, Kelly. 548

How tender is thy hand, - T. HastinyH. 1015

How vain is all beneath the skies, - - - 426

o2 817

INDEX.

How various and how new, - - Slennett. 652

How vast is the tribute I owe, - - - 1027

Humble souls, who seek salvation, Fawcett. 393

Hungry, and faint, and poor, - - _ 703

Hush the loud cannon's roar, - - Johns. 965

I am a stranger here, - - - - - 1154

I am thy workmanship, 0 Lord, - Conder. 816

I am weary of straying, 0 fain, - - 837 I can not always trace the way, - C. EUioU, 86

*' I come," the great Redeemer cries, - - 385

I come to thee, to-night, - - - - 1317

I did thee wrong, my God,- - - Bovar. 926

If human kindness meets return, B. W. Noel. 520

If life's pleasures charm you, - F. S. Key. 439

If 'tis sweet to mingle where, - - - 571

I have no resting place on earth, W. Bnxfer. 819

I hear thee speak of the better, Mrs. Hevianf>. 1158

I journey forth, Hi/mtia frotn Laud 0/ Luther. 1139

I know not if or dark or bright, - - - 803

I know that my Redeemer lives, - Medley. 219

I'll praise my Maker while I've, - Watts. 72

I look to thee in every need, ... 912

I love the volume of thy word, - Wntffi. 8

I love thy kingdom, Lord, - - Dwighi. 453

I love to steal awhile away, - Mrs. Brown. 562 I Icve to think of beav«^n, . . - -1134

I 'm but a stranger here, - T. R. Taylor. 1146

I 'm not ashamed to own my Lord, - Wntts. 865

In all my Lord's appointed ways, Ryland. 380

En all my ways, 0 God, - - ' - 1 173

In every trouble sharp and strong, - - 1010

In expectation sweet, - . - Kelly. 1109

Infinite excellence is thine, - - laiocett. 237

In heavenly love abiding, - - - - 785

In hymns of praise, eternal God, - 119

In Jordan's tide the Baptist, Jiippon's Coll. 142

In memory of the Saviour's love, - - - 524

In seasons ol grief to ray God I 'II, l^unter. 264

In silence of the voiceless night, - - 980

818

INDEX.

In sweet, exalted strains, - - Fm«c-ur. 1301 In that world of ancient, Mts^ H. M. Volwun. 62 in the Clirii^tian's home in glory, - - - iJ^a In thee, 0 Lord, I put my trust, - - - »*»

In the flood, of tribulation, - - Penrce. 1026

In thy name, 0 Lord, assembling, - he/h/. a6 In ti.ne of tear, when trouble 's near, Hasnny><. /SS In tnuble and n grief. U God, - - - ^t^^

I prai.e (hy name, 0 God ot light - 1180

I Lw the cross of Jesus, - - /. "^^xtjleld. 643

I sing th' almighty power of Gcd, - 1V«««. 60 Is it a long wny oil, - - " " " ^^^

Israel's Shepherd, guide me, feed, Btckerstelh. 751 Israel the desert trod, - ' , ' ^., ' 7^1

Is there a lone and dreary hour, Mrs Gdn,an. 761 It came upon the midnight clear E. U .V<„-.s. 120 I think when I read that sweet story ot old - 1220 It is finished, man of sorrows, T. U.Ue^Uje. 633 It is not death to die, - - - ^'^'/'«"«- 1066 It is the hour of prayer, " " " ' „„

It is the Lord, enthroned in light, - Green. 906

I will extol thee. Lord on high, - ' " ^""" I will not let thee go, thou help, BMr. /98

I would not live alway, 1 ask not, Muhlenberg. 836

Jehovah reigns, he dwells in light, WyUs. 44

Jehovah reigns, his throne is high, nu'fo. ZQ Jerusalem, my glorious home, - Jerusalem, my happy home, - - •' Jesus, and shall it ever be, - - G':J9

Jesus cast a look on me, - -.^'""'"'J'. ^..,

Jesus, guide our way. - Connl Zu^^eu.U.rJ 805

Jesus hail, enthroned in glory, Bahewell. 1322

Jesus has died for me, - - ' „ ' «,:

Jesus has died that I might live, /^. ^.s^. 8U

Jesus, I love thy charming name, Voi^hvlue. ^01

Jesus, immortal King, arise, - - Uwler. l^b

Jesus, I my cross have A'A- «^^

Jesus, in thee our eyes behold, - - ^«' ^- ^^^

Jesus, in thy transporting name, Mrs. .Steele. lo}S

819

821 820 373 780

INDEX.

Jesus invites bis saints, - - • Wntfa. 529

Jesus, Lamb of God, for me, .Kr^y Pnhner. 390

Jesus, Lord, we look to tbee, - C Wexleij. 499

Jesus, lover of my soul, - - C. Wienie}!. 262

Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone, Cetmick. 375

Jesus, my love, my chief delight, Beddowe. 807

Jesus, my strength, my hope, - C.Wex/ei/. 567

Jesus, our Lord, ascend thy throne, Wntts, 204

Jesus, Saviour, all divine, - T. UnntiiKju. 990

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun, Watts. 209

Jesus, Sun of righteousness, - JRoseumoth. 1188

Jesus, take me for thine own, - - - 918

Jesus, tender Shepherd, boar, May L. Dwicim, 1207

Jesus, the Friend of man, - - Wnim. 526

Jesus, these eyes have never seen, Rny Pa/ma: 776

Jesus, the spring of joys divine, Mrs. Steele. 220

Jesus, the very thought is sweet, Beinard. 227

Jesus, thou art the sinner's Friend, Bnrnham. 241

Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, Bertntrd. 513

Jesus, thou Shepherd of the sheep, Colbjer. 482

Jesus, thou Source of calm repose, - - 225

Jesus, Ihy blessings are not few, - Wntts. 295

Jesus, to thy wounds I fly, - 0. Wesley. 391

Jesus, wept 1 those tears are over, - - 156

Jesus, where'er thy people meet, Cotoper. 551

Joyfully, joyfully onward I move, - - 793

Joy to the world, the Lord is come, Walls. 125

Judges who rule the world by laws, Wntis. 1259 Just as I am, without one plea, Charlotte Elliott. 343

Keep us. Lord, 0 keep us ever, - - - 755

Kind Father, look with pity now, - - 864

Kindred in Christ, for his dear sake Ncrton. 477

King Jesus, reign forevermore, Wai ila o's Vol. 208

Know ye that better land, - - . - 1136

Lamt of God, whose bleeding k)ve, C. Wesley. 537

Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace. Barton. 16

Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us, Ediiiestou. 842

Let earthly minds the world pursue, Ntivton. 647

820

INDEX.

Let earth, with every isle and sea, Wnttx. 256

Let everlasting glories crown, - MiaHa. Iji

Let every heart and tongue, " „ ',. " ,S,i

Let every heart rejoice and sing, Washhnrne. 1Z40 Let every mortal ear attend, - Wa'Is. 28b

Let me be with thee, when, Charlotte EUiott. 81U Let me go, my soul is weary, W. Baxter. bZb

Let my lite be hid in thee, - - - 'f^

Let not your hearts with anxiou?, Wardlnw a CoL lUbU Let others boast their ancient line, Crnttenden. 4^5 Let party names no more, - Beddome. 497

Let the bind mourn through all, Movtgoweri/. libl Let the whole race of creatures lie, Watts. 8H

Let thoughtless thousands choose, Hopkins. 'S.JS Let us awake our joys, - - Ktngsbury. ^^1 Let us sing the King Messiah, - - - i^^J Let us with a joyful mind, - - Milton, ^i Let Zion and her sons rejoice, - Jl"'!** ,n^?

Life is a span, a fleeting hour, Mrs. t^teele. lUSO

Life is the time to serve the Lord, W>iits. 284

Lift up your heads, ye gates, Montgomery. Vdb

Lift up your stately heads, ye doors, - ]^'

Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart, - - 1271 Light of them that sit in darkness, - - 1^«^ Like morning when her early breeze, Moore. 4Uy Like Noah's wearv dove, - Muhlevburg. 45b Like sheep we went astray, - >^«<'»- 258

Listen to the gospel telling, - - " ^j^J

Lo 1 he comes with clouds, G. Wesley & Cenmck. 11U4 Lo! he cometh! countless trumpets, - 11"^

Long as I live I '11 praise thy name. Watts. b4b Long did I toil, and knew no earthly rest^ m

Look from on high. Great God, Rippon'sio . b8» Look, ye saints, the sight is glorl'jMS, Kelly, l^ Lord, a little band and lowiy, - - - '^J° Lord, all I am is known to thee, - - ^J>

Lord, at this closing hour, - E. T. Fitch. 735 Lord, at thy table we behold, - Stenuett. bZ6 Lord, bless thy saints assembled here, - 485 Lord, cause thy face on us to shine, - *^

821

INDEX.

Lor(1, dismiss us with thy blessing, liiir(Jer. 754 Lord, how delightful 't is to see, - WoUx. 722 Lord, T ara thine, entirely thine, D<ivi^8. 397

Lord, I have foes without, within, Montyomeri/. 853 Lord, I have made thy word my choice, Wnt/n. 12 Lord, in whose might the Saviour trod, liii/Jiinh. 414 Lord, lead the way the Saviour went, Croswell. 955 Lord, let thy goodness lead our land, - 1307

Lord, let thy Spirit penetrate, - Bonnr. 417 Lord, Lord, defend the desolate, - Milion. 1262 Lord, may the Spiritof this feast, Mrs. Sigournei/. 519 Lord, my weak thought in vain, Ji<ti/ Pnbner. 26 Lord, now we part in thy blest name, Heber. 724 LoW of all being, throned afar, 0. W. Holmes. 636 Lord of eternal truth and might, Breviari/. 1177 Lord of hosts, to thee we raise, Montgomery. 1304 Lord of my life, 0 may thy praise, Mrs. Steele. 1128 Lord of the harvest, hear, - C. Wea/ei/. 473

Lord of the harvest, thee we hail, J. U. Giirnei/. 1237 Lord of the worlds above, - - Woita. 714

Lord, thou hast bid thy people pray, C, Wea/e//. 1257 Lord, thou hast formed mine every, B. A. St-ott. 33 Lord, thou hast searched and seen me, Woltn. 32 Lord, we come before the now, - Hammond. 708 Lord, we expect a day, - - - 822

Lord, what is man? extremes how, Newton. 109 Lord, when my thoughts delighted, il/r«. ^S/ee/e. 345 Lord, when together here we meet, - - 732 Lord, while for all mankind we pray, Welford. 1265 Lord, whom winds and seas obey, C. Wculey. 1295 Lo, round the throne a glorious band, - 1121

Lo I the Seal of death is bieakingi, - - 1112

Love divine, all love excelling C. Wesl-y. 710

Love for all I and can it be, 3. Ltug/etiow. 367 Love uf God, all love excelling, - - 1274

Lonely and solemn be, - Mrs. Ilemann. 1087

Mnjestic Sweetness sits enthroneJ, Steimett. 250 Make channels for the streams of love, French. 958 Mary to the Saviour's tomb, - Newton 192

822

INDEX.

May the grace of Christ cur Saviour, Newton. 752 Meekly in Jordan's flowing stream, S. F . Hrnkh. 384 Mercy alone can meet my case, Moulynmery. 331 'Mid scenes of confusion, and creature, Denham. 510 Mistaken souls that dream of heaven, Waltn. 354 Morning breaks upon the tomb, CoUyer. 191

Mortals, awake, with angels join, Medley. 121

Must Simon bear the cross alone, G. N. AUeit. 88y My Christian friends in bonds of love, - 485

My country, 't is of thee, - S. F. Smith. 1251 My days are gliding swiftly by, - Nelxox. 800 My dear Redeemer and my Lord, - Wotts. 146 My faith looks up to thee, - Ray Palmer. 542 My feet are worn and weary with the march. 843 My few revolving years, - - Beddome. 1241

My God, how endless is thy love, - Watts. 1306 My Gtod, how excellent thy grace, Watts. 106

My God, how wonderful thou art, - - 89

My God, in whom are all the springs, - 64

My God, is any hour so sweet, Charlotte Elliott. 581 My God, my Father, while I, Charlotte Elliott. 900 My God, my heart with love inflame, - 979

My God, my King, thy various praise. Watts. 635 My God, my strength, my hope, C. Wesley. 915 My God, permit my tongue, - Watts. 704

My God, ihe s^pring of all my joys, Watts. 769

My God, thy boundless love I praise, //. Moore. 42 My God, thy service well demands, Doddridcfe. 1009 My gracious Redeemer I love, Francis 657

My heavenly home is bright and fair, - .il24

My Jesus, as thou wilt, - - B. Schmolk. 921 My only Saviour, when 1 feel, - - . 557

My opening eyes with rapture see, - - 612

My precious Lord, for thy dear name, - 553

My Prophet thou, mv heavenly guide, - - 226 My rest is in heaven, my home is not here, Lyte. 838 My Saviour, my almighty Friend, - Watis. 249 My Shepherd's mighty aid, - J. Roberts. 781

My spirit longs for thee, - John tiyrom. 834 My spirit looks to God alone, - Wat^. 996

823

- Lyte.	779
Heath.	875
Watts.	691
_	881
Watts.	95
Doddridge.	436
_	914
Beddome.	1006

INPEX.

Mt spirit on thy cxre,

My soul, be on thy guard,

i\ly soul, how lovely is the place,

My soul, it is thy God,

My soul, repeat his praise,

My soul, triumphant in the Lord,

My limes are in thy band,

My times of sorrow and of joy,

Nature with all her powers shall sing, Wntts. 45

Nay, tell us not of dangers dire, - Lamar. 867

Nearer, my God, to thee, Mrs. S. F. Adams. 928

Near the cross our station taking, - - 536

New every morning is the love, - Kehle. 1176

Night with ebon pinion, - L. H. Jameson. 163

No bitter tears for thee be shed, Mrs. Uematis. 1049

No change of time shall ever, Tate & Brady. 65

No night shall be in heaven, - _ - 1169

No, no, it is not dying, - - Malan. 1092

No seas again shall sever, - Bonar. 1144

No shadows yonder, - Bonar. 1148

No sickness there, - - - - Neal. 1160

Not all the blood of beast?, - - Watts. 531

Not for the pious dead we weep, Mrs. Barbauld. 1059

Not tor the summer hour alone, Mrs. Siyniruey. 1298

Not here, not here I not where the sparkling, 839

Not to condemn the sons of men. - Watts. 148

Not to the terrors of the Lord, - Watts. 449

Now as long as here I roam, - Gerhardt. 799

Now be my heart inspired to sing, - - 211

Now begin the heavenly theme. - Langford. 653

Now for a song of lofty praise, - Watts. 181

Now from labor and from care, T. Hasti >gs. 1198

Now I have found a Friend, - Ji//le. 440

Now I have found the groun I, C. Wesley. 400

Now is the accepted time, Dobell. 297

Now is the day of grace, - - - 298

Now let each happy guest, _ - - 627

Now let our cheerful eyes survey, Doddridge. 235

Now let our souls on wings sublime, Gibbons. 806 824

INDEX.

Now may he, who from the dead, Newton. 746

Now mny the Lord, our Shepherd, Montgomery. 715

Ntw the shades of night are gone, - 1186

Now to heaven our prayer ascending, - - 1278

Now to thy heavenly Father's praise, Mrs. Steele. 1014

Now to the Lard, who makes, - - - 340

0 be not faithless with the morn, B. Barton. 959

0 bless the Lord, my soul, let all, Watts. 93

0 bless the Lord, my soul, his, Montgomery. 650

0 blest the souls, forever blest, - - - 685

0 bow thine ear, eternal One, - Pierpovt. 1302

0 Christ our King, Creator, Lord, Ray Palmer. 215

0 come in life's gay morning, - - - 325

0 come, loud anthems let us sing, Tate & Brady. 682

0 could I find from day to day, - - 987

0 could I speak the matchless worth. Medley. 152

0 could our thoughts and wishes fly, Mrs. Steele. 1128

0 day of rest and gladness, - Wordsioorih. 633

0 do not let the word depart, - . - 280

O'er the gloomy hills of darkness, Williams. 1280 0, eyes that are weary, and hearts that are sore, 790

0 Father, gladly we repose, - G. Gankell. 763

0 Father, though the anxious fear, - - 620

0 Father, with protecting care, - 687

0 for a closer walk with God, - Cowper. 943

0 for a faith that will not shrink, Bath Coll. 353

0 for a heart to praise my God, - C. Wesley. 811

0 for an overcoming faith, - - Watts. 1063

0 for the peace that tioweth as a river, Boitar. 930

Of thy love, some gracious token, - Kelly. 759

Oft in sorrow, oft in woe, - - - - 883

0 God, by whom the seed is g ven, - Heber. 731

0 Gud, my heart is fully bent, Tate (t Brady. 38

0 God of 'Bethel, by whose hand, Doidridye. 73

0 God of love I 0 King of peace 1 - - 1258

0 God, thy grace and blessing give, - 1046

0 God, unseen, yet ever near, . _ - 521

0 God, we praise thee and confess, Potritk. 36

0 gracious Lord, whose mercies rise, - - 962 825

INDEX.

0 hnppy children whc fellow Jesus, - 508

0 liiippy day that fixed my choice, Do^dr'uhje. .-iUS

0 li.Mppy is the tn.an who hears, - - - 1216

0 happy they who know the Lord, - 492

0, he whom Jesus loved has truly, Whiltkr. 9i2

0 holy Saviuur, Friend unseen, - - 371

0 how divine, how sweet thejoy, Needhnm. 35?.

0 how 1 love thy holy law, - - Wnttn. 14

0 how kindly hast thou led me, - Grinficld. 922

0 Israel, to thy tents repair, - - Kelhi. 8.^0

0 Jesus, King most wonderful, - Brevian/. 244

0 Jesus, Saviour of the lost, - Bicnernteth. 5;i9

0 let my trembling soul be still, - Boioring. 902

0 Jesus, the giver of all we enjoy, - - 6()5

0 let the joyful tidings till the wide, - 610

0 let your mingling voices rise, - - - 639

0 Lord, and shall thy spirit rest, Mrs. Steele. 410

0 Lord, and will thy pardoning love, - 383

0 Lord, another day is flown, H. K. White. 1315

0 Lord, how full of sweet, Madame Gtnjon. 67

0 Lord, how happy should we be, - - 582

0 Lord, I would delight in thee, - - 566 0 Lord, thy heavenly grace impart, J^, F. Oherlin, 765

0 Lord, thy perfect word, - Beddome. 18

0 Lord, thy precepts I survey, - Watla. 17

0 Lord, when faith, with fixed eyes, - - 169

0 Lord, thy counsels, - - - - 899

0 love beyond conception great, - - 108

0 love divine, how sweet thou art, C. Wesley. 505

0 love divine, that stooped to, 0. W. Holmes. 66

0 love of 3rod, how strong and true, Bonar. 110

0 may the power which meUs the rock, - 1256

0 mourner, who with tender love, - - 1048

0 my soul, what means this sadness Fmocett. 890

Onoe the angel started back, Bishof WiUimns. 5Jfi

One baptism and one faith, - E. UohinHon. 511

One there is above all others, - Nnoton. 263

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, Stenuett. 431

Unly waiting *ill the shiidows, - - - 1226

0 North, with all thy vales or, W. C. Jryani. 236 826

INDEX.

0, not to fill the mou h of fame, - - 771

On the mountains' top appearing, Kelhj. 604

Onward Christian, though the, S. Jd/dihoh. 885 Onward, onward, men of heaven, Mva.Siyourupy. 1275

Onward speed thy conquering, S. F. timilh. 1286

On Zion's glorious summit stood, - Kent. 1120

0 pea 36 of God, sweet peace of God, - 760

0 praise our God to-day, _ . . 966

0 present still, though still unseen, W. Scott. 725

0 render thanks to God above, Tate & Brady. 637

0 sacred day of peace and joy, - - 613

0 sacred Head, now wounded, - Gerhardt. 177

0 Saviour lend a listening ear, T. Hasiiu^s. 945

0 Saviour, whose mercy severe in its, Grunt. 893

0 shadow in a sultry land, _ _ _ 1313

0 source divine and life of all, Sterling. 30

0 strong to save and bless, - - Bonar. 786

0 suffering Friend of human kind, Bufjinch. 157

0 sweetly breathe the lyres above, I'ultner. 399

0 tell me no more of this world's, GamboLL 841

0 that I could forever dwell, - Heed. 981

0 that I had wings like a dove, - - 826

0 there 's a better World on high, - - 433

0 think that while you 're weeping. Dr. Hide. 1085

0 this is blessing, this is rest, Anna L. Waring. 762

0 thou Fount of every blessing, Rohinaon. 669

0 thou from whom all goodness flows, Hmce?. 862

0 thou in whose presence my soul takes delight, 1030

0 thou my Light, my Life, my Jjy, - 74

0 thou pure light of souls that love, Breviary. 554

0 thou that bearest prayer, - - - 424

0 thou that hearest when sinners cry. Watts. 939

0 thou to whom in ancient times, - Ware. 676

0 thou to whose all searching sight, C. Wexlei/. 8(i9

0 thou who driest the mourner's tear, Moore. 1005

0 thou who in the olive shade. Mm. Hemana. 1012

0 thou whose own vast temple, W. C. Bryant. 1303

0 thou whose tender mercy hears, Mrs. Steele. 942

0 turn you, 0 turn you, fur why will you die. 329

Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed, - 423 827

INDEX.

Our Christ hath reached his, Frothingh^m. 450

Our earth we now lament to see. C. Wev.'ejj. 1260

Our Father God, not tace to face, E.H.Cin/iin. 983

Our Father in heaven, - - S. J. Hale. 680

Our Fathers, where are they, - - - 1067

Our G(;d, our help in ages pabt, - Wotta. 75

Our heavenly Father calls, - Doddridye. 628

Our Lord is risen from the dead, C. \Vtn ey. 195

Our pathway oft is wet with tearS; Burlun. 1222

Our Saviour bowed beneath the wave, - 376

Our souls are in the Saviour's hand. - - 907

Out of the depths of woe, - MonUfoniery. 1017

0 what amazing words of grace. Medley. 290

0 when shall I see Jesus, - - - - 830

0 where are kings and empires now, A.f^. Coxe. 451

0 where can the soul find relief from, Dntton. 1166

0 where is now that glowing love, Kelly. 858

0 where shall rest be found, Montgomery. 1065

0 why despond in life's dark vale, - 77

0 why this disconsolate frame, - - - 1028

0 worship the King all glorious above, Gnnit. 102

0 you immortal throng, - Doddridge. 1324

Palras of glory, raiment bright, Montgomery. 1140

Peace be to this congregation, C. Weoley. 750

Peacefully, tender'y, _ . . _ 506

Peace, peace on earth ; the heart, Lougfelloio. 974

Peace 1 the welcome sound proclaim, - 1247

Peace, troubled soul, whose plaintive moan, 350

People of the living God, - Mjutgomery. 368

Pity, Lord, this child of clay, ... 947

Planted in Christ, the living Vine, S.F.Snith. 487

Plunged in a gulf of dark despair, W ulfn. 252

Praise and thanks and cheerlul love, - - 1235 Praise God, ye heavenly hosts above, Duft. Coll.72B

Praise, my soul, the King of heave.j, Lyte, 101

Praise on thee in Zion's gates, • Couder. 655

Praise the Lord, his glories show, - Lyte. 58

Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore him, 1252

Praise the Lord, ye saints adore him, B. Skene. 673

INDEX.

Praise to God, i.ninortal praise, Epis, Coll. 1249

Praise ye the Lord, iinuaoital choir, - - 61

Praise ye the Lord, 't is good to raise, Wolls. 24

Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Montt/o/iier/j. 565

Precious Bible 1 what a treasure, Newton, 22

Prince of peace ! control my will, - - 1021

Purer yet and purer, - _ . Mitson. 835

Quiet, Lord, my froward heart, Newton. 920

Raise your triumphant songs, - Watts. 649

Redeemed from guilt, redeemed from, Lijie. 401

Rejoice believt-rs iu the Lord, - Newton. 770

Rejoice, 0 earth, the Lord is King, - - 640

Repent, the voice celestial cries, Dothh-idye. 356

Rest for the toiling hand, - - Ba)i(ir. 1110 Restless thy spirit, poor wandering, A.Brouddns, 333

Restore, 0 Father, to our times restore, - 461

Rest weaiy heart, 796

Return, my roving heart, return, Doddridge. 982

Return, uiy soul, and sweetly rest, Luirohe. 1122

Return, 0 wanderer, now return, - CoUtjer. 288

Return, 0 wanderer, to thy home, T. Hantinys. 296

Rise, gloiious conqueror, rise, - - 201

Rise, gracious God, and shine, Fratt'a Coll. 1273

Rise, my soul, and stretch thy, li. Sengmve. 832

Rise, 0 my soul, pursue the path, Needham. 860

Rise, tune thy voice to sacred song, - - 642

Rocked in the cradle of the deep, Ifrs. Willard. 1291

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, - Top/adt/. 261

Roll ou, thou mighty ocean, ,W^.el'8 Coll. 1287

Safely through another week, - Newton. 629

Salvation, 0 the joyful sound, - Wnt/s. 254

Saviour, breathe an evening blessing, Fdmeeton. 1 202

Saviour, hiiste, our souls are waiting, - 1102

Saviour, I lift my trembling eyes, - - 216

Saviour, teach me day by dny, - - 784 Saviour, through my rebellious, CharVu Elliott. 998

SarioLr, thy gentle voice, - - - 656 829

INDEX.

Saviour, thy Uw we love, - - - 387

Saviour, when in dust, t« thee, - Grant. 578

S;iy, whence does this union arise, Baldwin. 500

Say, who is she that looks abroad, - - 596

Scorn not the slightest word or deed, - - 957

See! from Zion's sacred mountain, - Kelli/. 462

See ! «;raoious Go4, before thy throne, Mrs. Steele. 1 263

See how the rising sun, - - E. Scott. 1184

See how the willing converts trace, Stennett. ;^>79

See the shining dew drops, _ _ _ 6(59

Servant of God, well done, - Monigomerij. 1070

Shall we grow weary in our watch, Whittier. 896

Shall we sing in heaven for ever, - - 1164

Shed kindly light amid th' encircling, Neirmnu. 590

She loved her Saviour ; and to him. Cutter. 960

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless, - 525 Shepherds, hail the wondrous stranger, P««/»?(■«^ 133

Shepherd of thy little flock, - - - 575

She was the music of our home, - Bonar. 1062

Shout the tidings of salvation, - - - 1276

Show pity, Lord, 0 Lord, forgive, - Wnits. X.46

Silent, like men in solemn haste, - Bonar. 848

Silently the shades of evening, - - - 1204

Silent night, hallowed night, - - 131

Since all the varying scenes of life, - - 85

Since first thy word awaked my heart, Moore. 407

Since God is mine, then present, Beddnme. 88

Since I can read my title clear, - Wnltx. 434

Since Jesus freely did appear, - Berriih/e. 1297 Since o'er thy footstool here below, MnJifmlierf/. 55

Sing of Jesus, sing forever, - - Kelly. 260

Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice, - 47

Sinner, art thou still secure, - Newton. 308

Sinner, come, 'mid thy gloom, - - 319

Sinner, go; will you go, - - . . 327

Sinners, come ; no longer wander, B.Skeno.. 335

Sini.ers, seek the priceless treasure, - - 311

Sinners, turn ; why will you die, C. Wenlei/. 304

Sinners, will you scorn the message, Allen. 314

Sister, thou wast mild and lovely, «S\ F . Smith. 107C

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INDEX.

Sleep not, soldier of the cross, - Gashell. 884

So fiides the lovely, blooming flower, Mrs. Steele. 1041

Softly now the light of day, - Doune. 119f

Sf ft be the gently breathing notes, Cvlli/er. bli

Soldiers ot Christ, arise, - - C. Wexlcij. 87V

Songs of immortal praise belong, - WuKs. ?l

Songs of praioe awoke the morn, Montgomery. 6'/^

Son of God, our glorious Head, - G. B- Jde. iH

Son and forever the breaking of day, - S'A\

Socn may the last glad song arise, - - M&%

Boon we shall meet again, - G. Wesley. 7S8

Source of being, source of light, C. Wealey. 59

Sound, sound the truth abroad, - Kelly. 278

Sovereign Ruler of the skies, - Ryluud 911

Sow in the morn thy seed, - Montgomery. 968

Stand up and bless the Lord, Montgomery. 70f

Stand up, my soul, shake otf thy fears, Wutts 427

Star of the morn and even, F. T. Falgmve. 797

Star of peace ! to wanderers weary, - - 1294

Stealing from the world away, Hay Palmer, bll

Still nigh me, 0 my Saviour, stand, G. We^iley. 224

Still one in life, and one in death, Boiiar. 484 Still will we tru,-t, though earth, VF. H.Burleigh. 801

Still with thee, 0 my God, . . - 988

Stop, poor sinner, stop and think, Newton. 317

Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear, Keile» 978

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, 650

Sweet is the fading light of eve, S. F. Smith. 615

Sweet is the friendly voice, - - Jervis. 3fi6

Sweet is the morning of thy grace, Wuttu. 76

Sweet is the prayer, whose holy stream, - 984

Sweet is the task, 0 Lord, - - Ly(e. 625

Sweet is the work, my God, my King, Watts. 611

Sweet land of rest, for thee I sigh, - - 812

Sweet the moment, rich in blessing, Rohinion. 538 Sweet was the time when first I felt, Neiatoi . 944

Take me, 0 my Father, take me, - » 4/49

Take my heart, 0 Father, mould it, - 1219

J.<irry with me, 0 my Saviour, - - - 1203

831

INDEX.

Teach us in time of deep distress, - - 1308 Thanks be to him who built the hills, Bonar. 1246 Thanks for mercies past received, - 744

That clirae is not like this dull climeof ours, 1165 That day of vm^h I that dreadful, Sir W. Srotf. 1107 The Almighty reigns exalted high, W<t(ti>. 62

The angels that watched round the, Collffer. 193 The billows swell, the winds are high, Cowper. 857 The captive's oar may pause upon the galley, 894 The chariot, the chariot, its wheels, /. WUIifiunt. 1111 The child leans on its parent's, 1. WiUidms. 794 The Christian banner, dread no loss, J. G. Li/oiia. 260 The Christian warrior, see him, Moutgonicn/. 846 The Church has waited long, - Bouar. 1100

The day is ended ; ere I sink to sleep, KimimlL 1208 The day is past and gone, - - Wu(U. 1197

The dove let loose in Eastern skies, Moore. 818 Thee we adore, 0 gracious Lord, - - 217

The floods, 0 Lord, lift up their, G. Burgens. 1290 The glorius of our birth and state, SherUij. 1044 The Grod of harvest praise, - Montgonieri;. 1234 The God of mercy will indulge, - Fmccett. 1036 The great Redeemer we adore, - - Steimett. 378 The harvest dawn is near, - - G. Bnrgen9. 1233 The heavenly spheres to theo, 0 God, Boicriug. 64 The heavens declare thy g'ory. Lord, Wutnt. 1

The hour of my departure 's come, Logan. 1051

Their hearts shall not be moved, - - 936

The King I f heaven his table, Doddridge. 294

The last lovoly morning, . . - 1113

The Lord des. 'ended from above, Stenihold. 90 The Lord is great ; ye hosts of heaven adore, 41 The I ord is King, lift up thy voice, Gnnler. 214 The Lord is my Shepherd, no, Monigomerij. 103 The Lord is risen, indeed, - - Kelhj. 187

The Lord Jehovah reign, and royal, WnVa. 57 The Lord Jehovah reigns, let all, Wnita. 56

The Lord my pasture shall prenare, Addition. 70 The Lord my Shepherd is, - Wnitn. 94

The Lord of glory is my light, - Watta. b9i

832

INDEX.

The Lord will come, the earth shall, Heher. 1106 The mellow eve is gliding, Sac. Soruja. 1200

The morning dawns upon ihe place, Montt/oineri/. 158 The morning flowers display their, iS. We>ile_i/. 1035 The morning light returns, A. S. Hoyden. 1185

The ofierings to thy throne which rise, Bowriny. 695 Tie perfect world by Adam trod, N. P. Willis. 1300 The Prince of salvation in triumph, S.F.Smiih. 606 There is a calm for those who, Monigomenj. 1086 There is a fold where none can stray, East. 1132 There is a fountain filled with blood, Cowper. 253 There is land, a happy land, - - . 1129 There is a land immortal, Barry Cornioall. 1145 There is a land mine eye bath seeu, - 1119

There is a land of pure delight, - Watts. 428

There is a little, lonely fold, - - - 448

There is a name I love to hear, - - 416

There is an hour of hallowed, W. B. Tappan. 1126 There is an hour of peaceful, W. B. Tappcm. 1130 There is a place where my hopes, W. Hunter. 1159 There is a region lovelier far, - Tuck. 1115

There is a stream whose gentle flow, Watts. 4 There is no night in heaven, - - 1143

There 's a region above, - - - - 1147 There 's a land far away, 'mid J' F. Clarke. 1167 There seems a voice in every gale, Mrs. Opie. 48 There 's music in the upper heaven, - 1127

There 's not a tint that paints the, Wallace. 52 There 's nothing bright above, below, Moore. 63 The Saviour bids us watch and pray, - 870

The Saviour calls ; let every ear, Mrs. Steele. 289 The Saviour, 0 what endless charms, Mrs. Steele. 239 The Saviour, risen to-day we prai?e, - 622

The shadows of the evening, Mist A. A. Procter. 1194 The Son of man they did betray, - - 179

The specious firmament on high, Addison. 43

The spring tide h.ur, - J. S. B. Monsell. 1033' The starry firmament on high, - Grant. 3

The tempter to my soul hath said, Montgomery. 851 The sun above us gleaming, - A. Orithfield. 892 53 833

INDEX.

The voice of free grace cries " e.scap«!, Thnmhtf. 332 The winds were howling o'er the deep, Heher. 151 The world may change from, »S(ini/i F. Adams. 4:iB They are going, only going, . _ . 1074

They who seek the throne of grace, - - 573

Thine earthly Sabbath's, Lord, we, Dor{ih-i<i(/e. 617 Think gently of the erring ..ne, Minn FiftchT. 4U0 This book is ail that's left me now, Morris. 1172 This is not my place of resting, - Bonar. 1142

This is the day the first ripe sheaf, - - 621 This is the day the Lord hath made, Wnt/^. 610 This is the glorious day, - - WnttH. 624

This Lord is the Lord we adore, - H'irt. 658 This world is poor from shore to shore, Ae^oit 874 Thou art gone to the grave, but we will, Heher. 10% Thou art my hiding place, 0 Lord, Ji'i/^es. 563 Thou art my portion, 0 my God, - Wnits. 774 Thou art, 0 God, the life and light, Moore. 49 Thou art, 0 Lord, the boundless source, - M Thou art our Shepherd, glorious Go 1, - 729

Thou art the way, and he who sighs, - - 223

Thou art the way, to thee alone, - Donnp. 248 Thou, dear Redeemer, dying Lamb, Cennick. 231 Though all the world my choice,^. Temiergnn. 336 Though faint, yet pursuing, we go on our way, 583 Though I walk through the gloomy vale, Wnlm. 1047 Though I walk the downward shade, - 1071

Though troubles assail, and danojers, Newfoti. 100 Thou God of love! beneath thy sheltering wings. 1093 Thou grace divine, encircling slU EHizn Srwhier.^'.^W Thou hidden love of God, whose, C. Weslei/. 859 Thou, Lord of life, whose tender care, - 1311) Thou only Sovereign of i»y heart, J//-« Siteelp. 222 Thou Saviour, from thy throne on, i?<r// Puluter. 555 Thou Sovereign Lord of earth and skies. 1170

Thou sweet gliding Kedron, Murie De Ffem-i/. 167 Thou that dost my life prolong, - E»fiel.L 11S7 Thou very present aid, - - C.W'-kIpii. 11)20

Thou who didst stoop below, Martineau'9 Coli, 200 Through all the changing scenes, '/u<« <t- Unnii. 911

INDEX.

Through »11 this life's evev^tful rcid, - 716

Through cross to crownl Aud through, RoHegnrtPv. 9'^2

Through the day thy love has spared us, Kelly. ^2{)6

Through the hue of God our Saviour, - 7t?7

Thus Abra'am, full of sacred awe, T. ScoH. 1266

Thus far the Lord has led me on, Welts. 1190

Thy Father's house, thine own, Ray Palmer. 1123

Thy footstep. Lord, with joy we trace, - '^^'^

Ihy goodness, Lord, our s<iuls confess, Gibbons. 83

Thy kingdom, gracious Lord, - - 455

Thy kingdom, Lord, forever stands, Wutta. 443

Thy mercy heard my infant. Sir R. Grant. 1225

Thy name, Almighty Lord, - - Wnttn. 740

Thy Spirit shall unite, - Doddridye. 419

Thy way is in the deep, 0 Lord, - - 1293

Thy way is in the sea, - - Fmocett. 91

Thy way, not mine, 0 Lord, - - Bonar. 913

Thy will be done ; I will not fear, /awe Roscoe. 993

Time is winging us away, - - Barton. 1081

'T is midnight ; and on Olive's, If. B. Toppcn. 159

'T is my happiness below, - Couyer. 1023

'T is not a lonely night watch, - - 1029

'T is religion that can give, ... 782

To bless thy chosen race, - Tate & Brndy. 737

To-day if you will hear his voice. Miller. 279

To day the Saviour calls, - - - 323

To God, the great, the ever blest, Watts. 727

To God the only wise, - - - Waits. 736

To heaven I lift mine eyes, John Bowdler. 937

To him that loved the sons of men, - - 646

To him who did salvation bring, - - 672

To Jesus the crown of my hope, - Cowper. 827

To-morrow, Lprd, is thine, • Podd-idye. 302

To our Redeemer's glorious name, Mrs. Steele. 643

To spend one sacred day, - - - Watts. 631

Tossed no more on life's rough billow, - 1079

To thee be praise forever, - - - - 757

To thee let my first offerings rise, - - 1183

To thee, nay God, whose presence fills, Gibbovt. 1002

To thee my heart, eternal King, Exettr Voli 2

835

INDEX.

To thee, my Shepherd, and my, Hiqf}. ihoiiom. 641

To thee, 0 God, to thee, - * Wm. Wihon. 98

To thee our wants are known, - Neroinn. 758 To the hall of that feast came the sinful and fair, 153

To thy temple we repair, - Moutgontery. 706

To us a child of hope is born, Moufcfonteri/. 122

To weary hearts, from the German, by Whitlier, 901

Triumphant Christ ascends on, Mrs. Steele. 198

Triumphant Zion I lift thy head, Doddridge, 691

'T was on that night, when doomed to know, 517

Unchangeable, all-perfect Lord, - Lnnge. 31

Unvail thy bosom, faithful tomb, Wmts. ]050

Upon the frontier of this, Dub. Uni. M<ig. 1168

Upon the Gospel's sacred page, JBowring. 6

Up to the hills I lift mine eyes, - Wuttii. 726

Vainly through night's weary hours, A'/'''* '^^3

Vouchsafe, 0 Lord, thy presence now,(?. B. /(/e.468

Wait, 0 my soul, the Maker's will, Beddome. 69 Wake thee, 0 Zion, thy mourning is Palmer. 1284 Watchman, tell us of the night, Bowring. 128

We are living, we are dwelling, A. C. C>,xe. 1277 We are on our journey home, C. Bcecher. 1141

We are too far from thee, our Saviour, - 804 We are on the ocean sailing, - - 313

Weary souls that wander wide, C. Wenley. 392

Weary of wandering from my Gel, C. WeHlvij. 940 We ask for peace, 0 Lord MUs A. A. J'ovter, 423 We bless the prophet of the Lord, Wnits. 232

Weeping sinners, dry your tears, - - 310

Weeping souls, no longer mourn, Tophtdy. 946

Weep not for the saint that ascends, Z. Ijocon. 1083 We hiivo heard of that bright, hat holy land, 1163 We have no home but heaven — a pilgrim's', 1155 Welcome, delightful morn, - H",,,,-, rd. 632

Welcome, 0 Saviour, to my hetirt,Boi/me'» Cull. 359

INDEX.

Welcome, sweet day of rest, - • Watts. 626 Welcome, ye hopeful heirs of heaven, - 516

We lift our hearts to thee, - J. Wesley 1314

We love this outward world, - - - 1019

We love thy name, we love thy laws, - 374

We 're bound for the land of the, R. L. Collier. 331 We 're going home, we 've had visions bright, 1161 We 're traveling home to heaven above 320

We shall meet no more to part, - - 503

We sing the Saviour's wondrous death, - 174 We speak of the realms of the blest, - 1150

We 've no abiding city here, - Kelly. 1305

We wait for thee, from the German of Hiller. 1105 We wait in faith, in prayer we wait, - 905

We will not weep, for God is W. H. Hurlbnt. 1031 What could your Redeemer do, C. Wesley. 305

Whate'er my God ordains is right, - - 935 What glory guides the saored page, Cowper. 11 What grace, 0 Lord, and beauty shone, - 961 What is life? 't is but a vapor, - Kelly. 1078 What shall I render to my God, - Watts. 692

What sinners value I resign, - Waits. 808

What 's this that steals, that steals upon my, 1084 What though earthly friends may frown, - 968 What though the arm of conc[ueringi)o(/(fnV/r/«. 1064 What various hindrances we meet, Cowjjer. 556 When adverse winds and waves, Mrs. Signnmey. 903 When all thy mercies, 0 my God, Addison. 78 When blooming youth is snatched, Mrs. Steele. 1058 When darkness long has vailed my, Cowper. 854 When downward to the darksome, Ray Palmer. 1108 When far from the hearts where our, Macduff. 992 When for eternal worlr'-' we steer, - - 437 When gathering clo«ila Kound I, Ryht. Grant. 999 When human hopes ant joys depart, Roscoe. 337 When I can trust my all with God, Conder. 777 When in the hour of lonely woe, - Conder. 852 When'er I think o ' thee, - W. Baxter. 1318

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INDEX.

When I sink down in gloom or fear, - 561

When Israel, of the Lord beloved, St ^ . Scott. 849 When Israel through the desert, Bedilome. 5

When I survey the wond'rous cross, Wntts. 512

When Jordan hushed his waters, T. Cnwjthell. 117 When languor and disease invade. Tophidi/. 1008 When murshaled on Uie nightly, IT. K.White. 351 When musing sorrow weeps the, B. W. Noel. 432 When our purest delights are nipt in the bud, y»> ' When overwhelmed with grief, - Wattn. 101ft

M hen reft of all, and hopeless care, Drummoitd. 4.35 When shall we all meet again, - - 502

When shall we meet again, Select Hi/mu8. i)04

When spring unlocks the flowers to, Htber. 1238 When the King of kings comes, - - 1101

When the spark of lite is waning, - Dale. 1091

When the vale of death appears, Mrs. GUhert. 1080 When the worn spiiit wants repose, Edmeston. 623 When thou, my, CouutesH of the Huntiuc^don. 1114

When through the torn sail the wild, Heber. 1296 When we can not see our way, - - 370

When we hear the music ringing, W. M. 1151

When we reach a quiet dwelling, - - 1156

When we the sacred grace survey, - - 180 When shall the child of sorrow find, - - 963

Where two or three with sweet accord, Newton. 552 While in sweet communion feeding, - 540

While in the slippery paths of, A. S. Hnt/deu. 1214 While life prolongs its precious light, Dicifiht. 277 While now thy throne of grace we €. Rubins. 683 While o'er our guilty land, 0 God, Pren't I}avie8.}2b4 V/hile others pray for grace to die, - - 952 While thee I seek, - Mlns H. M. Wininns. 561 While thou, 0 my God, art my help, W. Young. 929 While with ceasless course the sun, Newton. 1243 Whither goest thou, pilgrim siranger, - 886

Whither, 0 whither, should I fly C. WeaUy. 767 Who are these in bright array, Moutyomery. 1137

838

INDEX.

Why do we mourn departing friends, Watts. 1057 Why should I, in vain repining, EdiiH-Hion. 1025 Why should we start and fear to die, Wmtii. 1043 Why will ye waste on trifling cares, Doddridye. 282 Wiih earnest longings of the mind, Wntm. 1013

Within thy house, 0 Lord, Con. Ev. Mng. 690

With Israel's God who can compare, JVewion. 71 With joy we meditate the grace, - Wti'ts. 228 With joy we own thy servant, Moutgnmery. 469 With my substance I will honor, - Frauds. 971 With one consent let all the earth, Doddridge. 29 With sacred joy we lift our eyes, - Watts. 6S9 With songs and honors sounding, Hugh White. 1231 With tearlul eyes I look around - - 278

With willing hearts we tread, _ - - 389

Worship, honor, glory, blessing, - - 753

Ye Christian heralds, - Wiuchell's Set. 465

Te golden lamps of heaven, - Doddridge. 1053

Ye humble souls that seek the, Doddridge. 184

Ye joyous ones, upon whose, R. H. Waterstun. 1215

Ye men and angels, witness now, Beddome. 489

Ye nations round the earth, rejoice, Watts. 681

Yb saints, your music bring, - - Jieed. 545

Ye servants of the Lord, - - Doddridge. 472

Yes, for me, iot me he careth, - Bonar. 99

Yes, my native laud, I love thee, S. F. ^nith. 1281

Yes I our Shepherd leads with, Kraitimacker. 104

Yes ! the Redeemer rose, - Doddridge. 188

Yes, we trust the day is breaking, Keliii. 6U3

Ye trembling captives, hear, Pratt's Coll. 301

Ye who in his courts are found, Hill's Coll. 309

Ye wretched, hungry, starving, Mrs. Steele. 293

You glittering toys of earth, adieu, Mrs. Steele. 813

You may sing of the beauty of, W. Hunter. 46/

You messengers of Christ, - - Yoke. 47'.

INDEX.

Tour harps, ye trembling saints, Tophdy. You servants of God, - - C. Wesley.

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593

Zion, awake ; thy strength renew, Shruhanle. ^^^ Zion stands with hills surrounded, Kelly. 464

Zion, the marvelous stiry be telling,

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