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BAPTIST  HYMN  BOOK. 


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PRAISE  Thee." 
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I 

EnUred  aecording  to  Act  of  the  Parliafnent  of  Canada,  in  the  year  One 
Thoiuand  Eight  Htmdred  and  Seventy-thru,  by  the  Bkverbnd 
William  Stewart,  on  hehaif  of  the  Trusteet  of  the  Canadian 
Baptist  Hymn  Book,  in  the  Office  of  the  Minister  of  Agrioultur* 
for  OrUario, 


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1 


PREFATORY  NOTE. 


This  new  Hymn  Book,  prepared  for  the  use  of  the 
Baptist  Churches  of  Canada,  is  the  work  of  a  Com- 
mittee appointed  by  the  Baptist  Home  Missionary 
Convention  of  Ontario.  The  members  of  that  Com- 
mittee were  Rev.  James  Cooper,  D.D.,  Rev.  Thomas 
L.  Davidson,  D.D.,  Rev.  R.  A.  Fyfe,  D.D.,  Rev.  J. 
C.  Hurd,  M.D.,  and  Rev.  William  Stewart,  B.A. 
In  the  preparation  of  the  work,  the  Committee  have 
endeavoured  to  make  the  most  judicious  selection 
from  the  ample  materials  at  their  command;  iand 
they  respectfully  dedicate  it  to  the  Churthes,  with 
the  prayer  that  He,  who  is  "exalted  above  all  praise," 
may  make  it  a  great  blessing  in  the  Service  of  Song 
in  the  House  of  the  Lord. 


The  Profits 

ACOBRTINO  FROM  THE  SaLE  OF  THIS  HtMK 

Bor^      >,B  Devoted  to  the 

Purposes  of  the  Suferannuated 

Ministers'  Society. 


CONTENTS. 


I.    GENERAL  WORSHIP 1—30 

II.     LORD'S  DAY 31—  60 

III.    MORNING  AND  EVENING 61—  71 

rV.    THE  TRINITY  72—  77 

V.    GOD. 

His  Attributes   7ft—  99 

Creating  and  Governing   100 — 123 

Redeeming 124—136 

VI.    CHRIST. 

His  Advent 137—146 

His  Life  on  Earth    147 — 156 

His  Sufferings  and  Death    ......  167 — 169 

His  Resurrection 170 — 181 

His  Ascension 182 — 184 

His  Intercession    186 — 189 

His  Dominion  190—200 

His  Coming  201—205 

,      His  Character  and  Titles 206 — 219 

His  Praise    220—230 

Vn.    THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 231—265 

VIII.    THE  SCRIPTURES 266—267 

IX.    MAN. 

Lost. ,  268—272 

Warned  and  Entreated , , .  273—287 

^-      Convicted 28ft— 297 


00HTKNT8. 

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BTMV 

IX.    MAN— eon^mietf. 

Invitsd  298—317 

OoMiMO  TO  Ohrxst 318—337 

Trusting  in  Christ 338—362 

Bbjoioino  in  Christ 363—382 

Consecrated  to  Christ    383 — 392 

Seeking  Conformity  to  Christ    . .  393 — 417 
subbhtting  to  christ's  will    ....  418 — 427 

Working  for  Jesus 428 — 436 

Warring  for  Jesus  437 — 446 

X.    PRAYEP-    447-467 

XI.    PROGRESS  AND  PERSEVERANCE  468—476 

XII.    F]J5I<L0WSHIP  AND  CHARITY  ....  476-485 

XIIJ.    THE  CHURCH. 

Her  Honour  and  Work   486 — 495 

Baftism    496—515 

The  Lord's  Supper 516—634 

Ordination  and  Installation  . . . ,  536—548 

Revivals 549—572 

Sabbath  Schools 673-^-582 

Dedication^ 583—596 

MissfON&i  ,...,,, , 697—621 

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XIV.    OUR  COUNTRY. 

HuMiLLiTiON   622—629 

Thanksgiving 630-^636 

XV.    TEMPERANCE   637—641 

XVI.    TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Old  and  New  Year    642—655 

Merino  and  Parting    656—663 


■TMW. 


CONTENTS. 

■nor. 
XVI.    TIME  AND  ETERNITY-H;on«fiiied. 

Frailty  ot  Mam    664—673 

Death  674—692 

Burial 693—698 

Resurrection 699 — 719 

Judgment 720 — 729 

Heaven 730—766 

XVII.    MISCELLANEOUS.... 766—800 

TAOM. 

XVIII.    DOXOLOGIES 462—466 

XIX.    SELECTIONS  FOR  CHAl^TINO  . .  467-476 


HYMNS. 


aENERAL     WORSHIP. 


1 


Let  U8  draw  near.  0.  M. 

1  piOME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
\j     Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 

Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Come,  let  us  bow  before  his  feet. 

And  venture  near  the  Lord : 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double  flaming  sword. 

3  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  opened  by  the  Son; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise. 
And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 

4  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring. 

Great  Advocate  on  high; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 

Who  lays  his  anger  by.  watts. 

f  Before  JehovalCa  awful  Throne.        L.  M. 

1  TDEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Xy    Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 

He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power  without  our  aid. 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men;     . 
And  when,  like  wand'ring  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 


OBNERAL  WORSHIP. 

3  We  are  his  people,  wo  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  namel 

4  We'll  crowd  ^hy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise : 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love: 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
"^^lien  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


Universal  Praise. 


L.  M. 


1  A  LL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
-A.    Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice. 
Him  serve  with  mirth,  his  praise  forth  tell. 
Come  ye  before  him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed; 
Without  our  aid  he  did  us  make ; 
We  are  his  flock,  he  doth  us  feed. 
And  for  his  sheep  he  doth  us  take. 

3  0  enter  then  his  gates  with  praise. 
Approach  with  joy  his  courts  unto : 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  his  name  always, 
F  J :  ^*t  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4  ¥^i    ^  iyl  the  Lord  our  God  is  good. 
His  mercy  '* ;  for  ever  sure; 

li..;:    ii:  vk  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
£;jnd  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

SCOTCH  VBRaiON. 


'     Universal  Fraise. 

1  X  ET  every  creature  join 
XJ    To  bless  Jehovah's  name, 
And  every  power  unite 
To  swell  th'  exalted  theme; 


H.  M. 


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GENERAL  WORSHIP. 


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Let  nature  raise. 

From  every  tongue, 

A  general  song 
Of  grateful  praise. 

2  But  oh,  irom  human  tongiies 
Should  nobler  praises  flow, 

And  every  thankful  heart 

With  wa,rm  devotion  glow;  >  - 

Your  voices  raise 
Ye  highly  blest; 
Above  the  rest 
Declare  his  praise. 

3  Assist  Jii%  gracious  God; 
My  hea:rt,  my  voice,  inspire; 

Then  shall  I  humbly  join         ,     « 
The  universal  choir; 
Thy  graco  can  raise, 
My  heart  and  tongue, 
And  tune  my  song 
To  lively  praise.  anna  Steele. 

Joyful  Worship.  L.  M. 

1  "VTE  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice  ** 

JL      Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  Grod;  'tis  he  alone  •     -  ,  »    n 

Doth  life  and  breath  and  being  give : 
We  axv^  his  work,  and  not  our  own. 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pasture  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy; 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair; 
And  make  it  your  di  dne  omploy  , 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there.  ; 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  tho  Lord  is  kind,  .     ^, 

Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 

His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure.  watts. 


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GENERAL  WORSHIP. 

0  Praise  from  all  Cieatwres.         8s  <k  7s. 

1  "pRAISE  the  Lord;  ye  heavens,  adore  him; 
Jl       Praise  him,  angels,  in  tho  height; 

Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken; 

"Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed;  \ 

Laws  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious; 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation; 

Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation. 

Praise  and  magnify  his  name.  anon. 

I  Praise  God,  all  ye  His  Servants.       C  M. 

1  "pBAISE  God,  ye  gladdening  smiles  of  mom; 
XT      Praise  him,  O  silent  night; 

Tell  forth  his  glory  all  the  earth ;       '  ■ 
Praise  him,  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  him,  ye  stormy  winds,  that  rise 

Obedient  to  his  word; 
Mountains  and  hills  and  fruitful  trees. 
Join  ye  and  prai  le  the  Lord. 

3  Praise  him,  ye  heavenly  hosts,  for  ye 

With  purer  lips  can  siiig:  • 

Glory  and  honour,  praise  and  power, 
•     To  him,  the  eternal  King.  *  ' 

4  Praise  him,  ye  saints,  who  here  rejoice    ! ) 

To  do  his  heavenly  will;  ^  ^^  '  j.     ' 

The  incense  of  whose  pr^iyers  ascends 
Upon  his  altar  still. 


GENERAL  WORSHIP. 


5  Praise  iiim,  all  works  of  his  that  own 
His  Spirit's  blest  control, 
O  Lord  my  God,  how  great  art  thou! 
Bleei  thou  the  Lord,  mj  soul! 

ANNASHIPTON. 


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The  High  and  Lofty  One.  L.  M. 

1  "INTERNAL  power!  whose  high  abode 
J-J     Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God : 
Thee  when  the  first  archangel  sings, 

He  hides  his  fuce  behind  his  wings.  ' 

2  Lord  I  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too  : 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 

**  'The  great,  the  holy,  and  the  high." 

3  Eaiiih  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame. 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name; 
But  O!  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

4  God  is  in  heaven,  and  men  below: 

Be  short  our  tunes;  our  words  be  few; 
A.  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs. 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

WATTS. 

y  .       God  Praised  in  the  Sanctuary.        lis  &  8s. 

1  "OE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth; 
J3     Oh,  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear; 
Exult  In  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth; 

With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone. 

Creator  and  Ruler  o'er  all; 
And  we  are  hib  people;  his  sceptre  we  own; 
His  bheep,  and  wg  follow  his  call. 

3  Oh,  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim; 
His  praise  in  melodious  accoi«dance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 


GENERAL  WORSHIP. 


4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good. 
And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand.  montgomert. 


God  Gloriovs. 


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v/     And  gratefully  sing  his  wonderful  love. 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  Days, 
Pavilioned  with  splendour,  and  girded  with  praise. 

2  Oh,  tell  of  his  might,  and  sing  of  his  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy,  space; 
His  chariots  of  wrath,  the  deep  thunder-cloud's 

form. 
And  dark  is  his  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm » 

3  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail; 
Thy  mercies  how  tender !  how  firm  to  the  end ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend. 

4  Father  Almighty,  how  faithful  thy  love ! 
"While  angels  delight  to  hymn  thee  above. 
The  humbler  creation,  though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration  shall  lisp  to  thy  praise. 

SIR  H.  GRANT* 


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Universal  Praise. 


L.  M. 


1  T"  OXJD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

JLi    From  distant  worlds,  where  creatures  dwell  > 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

2  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 

Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known; 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise. 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

3  Jehovah! — 'tis  a  glorious  word; '  .   - 

Oh,  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue; 
But  saints,  who  best  have  known  the  Lord, 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 


OBNEBAL   WOBSHIP. 


4t  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love, 

Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord ; 
From  all  below,  and  all  above, 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord.  watts. 


i^  Praise  to  tJis  Great  Jehovah. 

1  T>E  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high; 
-13    And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 


L.  M. 


So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed. 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed;  'tis  bent 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present; 
And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high;  ..,  ^ 

And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky. 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed,  .    ^ 

Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

TATE  &  BRADnr. 


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13 


Praise  and  Holy  Fea/r. 


L.  M. 


1  /^OME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise      .  ^ 
v-^'     A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise 

God  is  a  sovereign  King:  rehearse 
His  honour  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  us  turn,  with  holy  fear, 

To  him  who  now  invites  us  near;       ,    , , 
Accept  the  offered  grace  to-day,  ,     ?" 

Nor  lose  the. blessing  by  delay. 

3  Come,  seize  the  promise  while  it  waits,      ,:  * 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates;     ,, 
Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest; 

Obey,  and  be  for  ever  blest.  watts. 


GENERAL  WORSHIP. 


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15 


Ea/rtKa  Response  to  Hea/oen.         H.  M. 

1  O  HALL  hymns  ^i  grateful  love 

k5     Through  heaven's  high  arches  ring, 
And  all  the  hosts  above 

Their  songs  of  triumph  sing? 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again? 

2  Shall  they  adore  the  Lord, 

Who  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
And  all  the  love  record 

That  led  them  home  to  God? 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  the  strain. 
And  send  the  echo  back  again? 

3  Oh,  spread  the  joyful  sound ! 

The  Saviour's  love  proclaim; 
And  publish  all  around 

Salvation  through  his  name : 
Till,  all  the  world  take  up  the  strain. 
And  send  the  echo  back  again. 

JAMES  T.  CUMMINS. 


Praise  the  Lord. 


7s. 


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1  T>RaISE  the  Lord,  his  glories  show, 
JL       Saints  within  his  courts  below. 
Angels  round  his  courts  above, 

All  that  see  and  share  his  love ! 

2  Earth  to  heaven,  and  heaven  to  earth, 
Tell  his  wonders,  sing  his  worth; 
Age  to  age,  and  shore  to  shore. 
Praise  him,  praise  him,  evermore ! 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  his  mercies  trace ; 
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  service  bear  your  parts : 

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


LTTE. 


H.  M. 


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PUMMIXS. 

7s. 


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LTTE. 


« 


GKNBRAL  WORSHIP. 

Songa  of  Praise. '  7b, 

1  C<  ONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 

0  Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 

'  When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  mom 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  bom; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice: 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

4  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath. 
Songs  of  praise  shall  oonquer  death; 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy. 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

MONTGOMERY. 

Ble88  the  I^ord.  S.  M. 

1  /^H,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
\J     His  grace  to  thee  proclaim; 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 

To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits : 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide; 

He  will  with  patience  wait; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins. 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath. 
He  healeth  thy  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  He  clothes  thee  with  his  love, 

Upholds  thee  with  his  truth; 
Then,  like  the  eagle,  he  renews 

The  vigour  of  thy  youth.  9 


tSBNERAL  WORSHIP. 


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6  Then  bless  his  holy  name,  4 

Whose  grace  hatL  made  thee  whole; 
Wliose  loving  kindness  crowns  thy  days: 
Oh,  bless  &e  Lord,  my  soul  I 

MONTOOMERT. 


Praise  at  all  Times. 


L.P.  M. 


1  T'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
JL    And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  ray  nobler  powers;      ^ 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
"Wliile  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  How  blest  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God !     He  made  the  sky 

And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor, 
I      And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  I'll  praise  hin  while  he  lends  me  breath; 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures.  watts. 

JLt/  Praise  amd  Holt/ Fear.  CM. 

1  ^ING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
lO     And  in  his  strength  rejoice; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

^  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight. 
And  psalms  of  honour  sing; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore; 
Come,  kneel  before  his  face; 
Oh,  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  his  grace. 
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OENEBAL  WORSHIP. 


4  Kow  i»  the  time,  he  bends  his  ear, 
And  waits  for  your  request; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear 
"  Ye  shall  not  see  my  yest."  watts. 


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God's  Glory  Praised, 


L.M. 


1  /^OME,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 

yj  Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise; 
But  oh;  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame? 
"What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  r(|,diant  spheres, 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears; 

To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine. 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs. 
Almighty  power,  with -wisdom,  shines; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Eaised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing. 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  my  tongue 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song. 

BLACKLOCK 

^i  i  Happiness  in  Worship.  L.  M. 

1  TjlAIl  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone; 
J-      Let  my  religious  hours  alone; 

Fain  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  see; 
I  wait  a  visit.  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Oh,  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire; 
Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  love, 

3  Blest  Saviour,  what  delicious  fare ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ! 
Ne'er  did  the  angels  taste  above 
Bedeeming  grace  and  dying  loye. 


OBNBIUL  WORSHIP. 


Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine; 
Thy  glorious  name  shall  be  adored, 
And  every  tongue  confess  the  Lord. 


WATTS. 


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12 


Ifelight  in  the  Cha/racter  of  God.     C.  P.  M. 

1  npARENT  of  good,  thy  works  of  might 

X      I  trace  with  wonder  and  delight;  ^ 

In  them  thy  glories  shine: 
There's  nought  in  earth,  or  sea,  or  air. 
Or  heav'n  itself,  that's  good  or  fair, 

But  what  is  wholly  thine. 

2  The  riches  of  thy  matchless  grace, 
Display'd  in  the  Eedeemer's  face, 

Still  more  attract  my  mind; 
Here  wisdom,  love,  and  mercy  meet, 
\In  all  their  various  rays  complete, 

With  truth  and  justice  join'd. 

3  Thy  love  is  my  unfailing  store, 
Thy  light  in  darkness  I  implore, 

To  set  my  heart  at  rest: 
Were  I  depriv'd  of  all  below, 
And  thou  thy  gracious  smile  bestow, 

I  should  be  richly  blest. 

4  This  all  my  gloomy  path  shall  cheer. 
And  banish  ev'ry  painful  fear 

That  can  my  soul  invade: 
Should  earth  and  hell  against  me  join. 
The  beamings  of  thy  love  divine 

Would  give  me  sov'reign  aid. 

0  What  shall  I  do  to  spread  thy  praise. 
My  Grod,  through  my  remaining  days. 

Or  how  thy  name  adore  1 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  breath; 
May  I  be  thine  in  life  and  death, 

And  thine  for  evermore. 

At^DBRSON'S  COLLECTION. 


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GENERAL  W0B8HIP. 

Penitence. 


CM. 


1  T  ORD,  when  we  bend  before  thj  throne, 
JLi     And  our  confessions  pour, 

Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  broken  spiiits  pitying  see, 

And  penitence  impart; 
And  let  a  kindling  glance  from  thee 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

3  Then  on  thy  glories  while  we  dwell, 

Thy  mercies  we'll  review, 
Till  love  divine  transported  tell 
Our  God's  our  Father  too. 

4  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer. 

May  we  our  wills  resign. 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

5  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  fill. 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies, 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness,  still, 
That  giants  it  or  denies. 

JOSEPH  D.  CABLTLE. 


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Habitual  Devotion,  C.  M. 

1  TJIT'HI^^  *^®®  ^  ^^^f  protecting  Power, 

T  T       Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed — 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed— 
That  mercy  I  add^e. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days. 

In  every  pain  I  bear. 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prater. 


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GENERAL.  WOUSUIP. 


5  When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  till ; 
Besigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see : 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 

MISS  H.  M.  WILLIAMS. 

^^  Mesa  the  Lord  forever  and  ever.       S.  M. 

1  Q<TAND  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
lO     Ye  people  of  his  choice; 

Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God 
With  heart  and  soul  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Wjho  would  not  fear  his  holy  name^ 
And  laud,  and  magnify] 

3  Oh,  for  the  living  flame 

From  his  own  altar  brought. 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire. 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours;  . 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

6  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord; 
T.'O  Lord  your  God  adore; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  his  glorious  name, 

Henceforth,  for  evermore !        Montgomery. 

j^  Q  The  Spirit  of  Worship.        8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  TN  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 
X     We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear, — 

Hear  with  meekness, 
'  Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 
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GENERAL   WORSHIP. 

2  While  our  day^  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthenedi 
We  would  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  gloiy. 
Without  clouds,  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore. 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 
Than  they  could  conceive  before. 

Full  enjoyment. 
Full,  unmixed,  and  evermore. 

THOMAS  KELLY. 


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7%e  LorcTs  Prayer. 


CM. 


1  /^UR  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, 
V_/     All  hallowed  be  thy  name: 

Thy  kingdom  come :  thy  will  be  done 
In  heaven  and  earth  the  same. 

2  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 

And  as  we  those  forgive 
Who  sin  against  us,  so  may  we 
Forgiving  grace  receive. 

3  Into  temptation  lead  us  not; 

From  evil  set  us  free; 
And  thine  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power 
And  glory,  ever  be. 

DR.  A.  JUDSON. 


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Dismissiort^ 


8s,  7s  &  iB, 


1  T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing; 
JLJ     Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 


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GENERAL   WOBSHIP. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

I*or  the  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
111  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

May  thy  ')resence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  Then,  whene'er  the  signal's  given  .; 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, — 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, — 

May  we  ever 
Keign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 


•I  J 


K 


SHIRLEV. 


uu  The  Heavenly  Sanctua/ry.  C.  M.- 

1  TXTITH  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

y  V       To  those  bright  realms  above^ 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies. 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

2  BefV»re  the  awful  throne  we  bow 

Of  heaven's  almighty  Kling: 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow. 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  Thee  we  adore;  and.  Lord,  to  thee 

Our  filial  duty  pay; 
Thy  service,  unconstrained  and  free^ 
Conducts  to  endless  day. 

4  While  in  thy  house  of  prayer  we  kneel, 

With  trust  and  holy  fear; 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal. 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

;,   (-1,      .;^  ■■  ■  ■, 

5  With  fervour  teach  our  hearts  to  pray,      v 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 

JERVIS. 

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GENERAL    WORSHIP. 


Redemption. 


8s,  7s  &  4s. 


1    pRAISE  the  Lord,  who  died  to  save  us: 
Jt       Praise  his  evor  gracious  name; 
Praise  him  that  he  lives  to  bless  us, 
Now  and  evermore  the  same. 

Precious  Saviour!  « 

"We  would  all  thy  love  proclaim. 


2  Grace  it  was,  yea,  grace  abounding. 

Brought  thee  down  to  save  the  lost; 
Ye  above,  his  throne  surrounding. 
Praise  him,  praise  him,  all  his  host. 

Saints  adore  him, 
Ye  are  they  that  owe  him  most. 

3  Bright  with  all  his  crowns  of  glory, 

See  the  Royal  Victor's  brow;  -^ 

Once  for  sinners  man''d  and  gory — 
See  the  Lamb  exalted  now; 

While  before  him, 
All  his  ransom'd  brethren  bow. 

4  Blessed  morning!  long  expected,    / 

Lo!  they  fill  the  peopled  air, 
Mourners  once,  by  man  rejected,  " 
They,  with  him  exalted  there, 

Sing  his  praises. 
And  his  throne  of  glory  share. 

5  King  of  kings !  let  earth  adore  him. 

High  on  his  exalted  throne; 
Fall,  ye  nations,  fall  before  him, 
Ajad  his  righteous  sceptre  own. 

All  the  glory 
Be  to  him,  and  him  alone. 


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LORD'S  DAY. 


And  praise  surround  the  th^Se'  " 

VVith  messages  of  grace;       J,^*", 
Who  comes,  in  God  hi,  w.V    . 

O^  f'^aiae.  WATTS 


LORD  S   DAY. 


4  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new; 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past; 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day  >  ' 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away; 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

J.  STENNETT 


1 


Praise  to  God  for  His  Blessings.      L.  M. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord:  my  heart  shall  join 
In  works  so  pleasant,  so  divine; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God :  he  made  the  sky 
And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train; 
A  nd  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  His  truth  forever  stands  secure; 

He  saves  the  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor. 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

4  He  loves  the  saints — he  knows  them  well — 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell; 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains.  watts. 


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The  Sahhath  Welcome.  S.  M. 

AIL  to  the  Sabbath  day ! 
The  day  divinely  given. 
When  men  to  God  their  homage  pay, 
And  eartli  draws  near  to  heaven. 


^H 


Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour. 

Within  thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  thy  love,  and  own  thy  power, 

Our  Father  rnd  our  Friend. 


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36 


wbd's  day. 
3  But  thou  art  not  «lo„e 

\VTi«/  ,  ^*^  *^ine  own 

4  Thy  temple  is  the  an,h 

5  I^rd,  may  that  holier  day 

•  i-wen-rasH^ijr  •    • 

BULLFINCH 

%  thouffhte  oV.  !,*^^  returning  day  • 

^lyieldmyheart'toll    T      '"^-        ' 
Nor  would  «„  •     ''**  *'°n«. 

^oh^Xt'"""^'"'"^^^-'- 

And  drite^r^  ^°^W  retire, 

The  wondew  r^,""  Wf"l  ^g, 

jom  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 

HUTTON. 


™fr*^«^^-%- 


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How  sweet  to  til  fi        "^"^  ^"^  '^^ek, 
T^te„ds1he"^«;-^ng-s  close. 


CM. 


lord's   DAT. 

2  How  sweet  to  hail  the  early  dawn, 

That  opens  on  the  sight, 
When  first  that  soul-reviving  mom 
Sheds  forth  new  rays  of  light ! 

3  Sweet  day !  thine  hours  too  soon  will  cease , 

Yet  while  they  gently  roll, 
Breathe,  heavenly  Spirit,  source  of  peace, 
A  Sabbath  o'er  my  soul. 


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Welcome,  Sweet  Bay  of  Rest.  S,  M 

1  TXTELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

T  T       That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast. 

And  these  rejoicing  eyes !  '     j 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near,      ,    ; 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit  and  see  him  here. 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray, 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay         *^    ^ 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit,  and  sing  herself  away 

To  everlasting  bliss.  watts. 


The  World  Banished. 


CM. 


1  r\  FATHER,  though  the  anxious  fear 
V-/     May  cloud  to-morrow's  way. 
Nor  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  unholy  thought  departs. 
And  leaves  the  temple  thine. 


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3    gj  '•"*'»    »A]C. 

tTCI'^'V'^  *'»«  enough 

MRS.  J3ARBAULD, 


40 


presenting  athfap^lVr*'- 
<^"r  «on%  an?™  '  *^™°e 

Make  e4y  pa  fr'.'""^''' 


CM. 


•^oy  w  ro^s/tip. 


^    To  ;^.f4;:^e"^.God  m^  King. 


WATTS, 


22 


--s-si^''*-- 


LORD'9  DAT. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 
Oh,  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
'   Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound !      ^ 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works  and  bJ'^ss  his  word; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  I 
How  deep  thy  counsels,  how  divine ! 

• 

4  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 

In  that  eternal  world  of  joy.    .  watts. 


rr  jL  Longing  for  the  House  of  God.        C.  M. 

1  TT^ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
-M_i     I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 

My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

-  •  <">  ^.   •■' 

2  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast  \  ^i' 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well,       ■>  -f 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell.  .  r 

3  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys. 

Can  my  best  passions  move,  - 

Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice. 

As  thv  forgiving  love.  ■;  j , 


Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  day, 
I'll  bless  my  God  and  King; 

Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pmy. 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 


WATTS. 

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42 


43 


lord's  day. 

L(mgviigfor  God.  H.  M. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  worlds  above, 

JLi    How  pleasant  and  how  fair  ^ 

The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

Thine  earthly  temples,  are!       r^J  .: 
To  thine  abode,  ,  i  i       <     . 

My  heart  aspires  { 

With  warm  desires, 
To  see  my  God. 

2  Oh,  happy  souls,  who  pray 

"Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 
Oh,  happy  men,  who  pay 
Their  constant  service  there ! 
They  praise  thee  still; 
'  And  happy  they 

Who  love  the  way 
To  Zion'fl  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
Oh,  glorious  seat, 
'  When  God,  our  King, 

Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet.  watts. 


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Prayer  for  the  Saticiua/ry. 

1  TXTrrH  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

TT       Which  God  has  called  his  own; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Thy  cho3en  temple,  Lord,  how  fail* ! 

Where  willing  votaries  throng 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer. 
And  pour  the  choral  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace !  oh,  deign  to  dwell 

Within  thy  Church  below ! 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel. 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 


CM. 


LOBD'8  DAT. 


4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite 
To  spread  with  grateful  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light.  / 

5  Great  God!  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 

Which  thou  hast  called  thine  own; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 

To  worship  at  thy  throne.  lytb. 


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A  Blessing  Bequested. 

1  ^AVIOUR,  bless  thy  Word  to  all: 
k3     Quick  and  powerful  let  it  prove; 
Oh,  may  sinners  hear  thy  call; 

Let  thy  people  grow  in  love. 

2  Thine  own  gracious  message  bless; 

Follow  it  with  power  divine; 
Give  the  gospel  great  success; 
Thine  the  work,  the  glory  thine. 

3  Saviour,  bid  the  world  rejoice; 

Send,  oh  send  thy  truth  abroad; 
Let  the  nations  hear  thy  voice, — 
Hear  it,  and  return  to  God. 


7s. 


40  Hail  to  the  Day  of  Beat. 

1  TXTELCOME,  delightful  mom; 
T  T       Sweet  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  thy  kind  return : 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest; 
^  From  low  desires 

And  fleeting  toys, 
I  soar  to  reach 

Immortal  joys.  '. 


KELLY. 


H.  M. 


Ti%' 


tf     n 


^'— 


Now  may  the  King  descend. 
And  fill  his  throne  of  grace; 

Thy  sceptre.  Lord,  extend. 
While  saints  address  thy  face : 
c 


mn 


sai 


LOBD's  DAT. 


Let  sinners  feel 

Thy  quickening  word. 

And  learn  to  know 
And  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers. 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  bless  the  sacred  hours : 
Then  shall  my  soul 
New  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be 


A 


Enjoyed  in  vain. 


HAYWARD. 


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Praise  for  the  LorcPs  Lay,  C.  M. 

1  A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  light  and  life 
,          u\.    Awakes  the  kindling  ray. 

Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  mom, 
*  And  pours  refulgent  day.  , 

2  Oh,  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

A  guilty  world  in  gloom !  , 

Oh,  what  a  Sun  v»hich  broke  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  I 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart. 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  the  happy  mom. 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
On  nations  yet  unborn. 

MRS.  BARBAULD. 

4  I         Aspirations /or  the  Eternal  Rest.       L.  M, 

1  rriHINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
X      But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above; 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 


lord's   DAT. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin,  nor  death,  shall  reach  the  place; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  angry  foes;  ' 
No  cares,  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun. 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  0  long  expected  day,  begin; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  pain  and  sin; 
With  joy  we'll  tread  th*  appointed  road. 
And  sleep  in  death  to  rest  with  God. 

DODDRIDGE. 

'tO  Love  of  Lord*8  Day  Services.         C.  M. 

1  TTOW  sweet,  upon  this  sacred  day, 
XI     The  best  of  all  the  seven, 

To  cast  our  earthly  thoughts  away,   ^    . 
And  think  of  God  and  heaven! 

2  How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray, 

Our  sins  may  be  forgiven ! 
With  filial  confidence  to  say, 
"Father,  who  art  in  heaven!" 

3  How  sweet  the  words  of  peace  to  hear 

From  him  to  whom  'tis  given 
To  wake  the  penitential  tear,  :i  - 

And  lead  the  way  to  heaven! 

4  And  if,  to  make  our  sins  depart,    - 

In  vain  the  wili  has  striven. 
He  who  regards  the  inmost  heart 
Will  send  his  grace  from  heaven.   . 

5  Then  hail,  thou  sacred,  blessed  day, 
,     The  best  of  all  the  seven. 

When  hearts  unite  their  vows  to  pay 
Of  g^-atitude  to  heave^ ! 

MB3.  FALLEN. 


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LORDS   DAY. 

Give  ua  Thy  Blessing.  7s. 

1  rriO  thy  temple  we  repair, —  ^ 
JL      Lord,  we  love  to  worship  there, 

\  When  within  the  vail  we  meet 
Thee  upon  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Tune  our  lips,  inspire  our  tongue; 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 

•   Thee,  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness. 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend. 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend; 
Hear  us,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads, 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe. 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law. 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  From  thy  house  when  we  return. 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn; 
That  at  evening  we  may  say, 

"  We  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 

MONTGOMERY. 

OU  Delight  in  the  House  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
IIX     My  friends  devoutly  say, 

"  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day!" 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joy  unknown. 

The  holy  tribes  repair; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 


LOKD  8    DAT. 


4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints, 

And,  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice.  f 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blessed. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kinch'ed  dwell. 
Here  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

WATTS. 


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Joy  of  the  Sanctuary. 


L.  M. 


1  r\  REAT  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings 

vT     The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place  ^ 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace. 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun, — he  makes  our  day;  - 
God  is  our  shield, — he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin. 

From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory,  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

6  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey. 
Display  thy  grace,  exert  thy  power, 
Till  all  on  earth  thy  name  sidore.  watTq 

i*^     '  29 


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LfSass"*— «« 


I 


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LORDS  DAY.  , 

Flea  UjCS  of  SpvrittuU  Worship.       S.  M. 

1  TTOW  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord, 
XX     And  in  his  praises  join, 
Wi*h  saints  his  goodness  to  record, 

And  sing  his  power  divine ! 

2  These  seasons  of  delight 

The  dawn  of  glory  seem, 
Like  rays  of  puie,  celestial  light, 
Which  on  dur  spirits  beam. 

3  Thus  may  our  joys  increase. 

Our  love  more  ardent  grow. 
While  fresh  supplies  of  Jesus*  grace 
Eefresh  our  souls  below. 

i  But  oh,  the  bliss  sublime. 

When  joy  shall  be  complete, 
In  that  unclouded,  glorious  clime, 
'  Where  all  thy  servants  meet. 

URWICK'S  COLLECTION. 


t) 


The  Hour  of  Prayer. 


L.  M. 


SO 


1  "OLEST  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires, 
-D    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 

Th3ir  empire  o'er  his  anxious  breast, 
While,  all  around,  the  calm  divine 
Proclaims  the  holy  day  of  rest. 

3  Blest  hour,  when  God  himself  draws  nigh, 

Well  pleaseti  his  people's  voice  to  hear, 
To  hush  the  penitential  sigh. 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

4  Blest  houi, — ^for  where  the  Lord  resorts, 

Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given. 
And  mortals  find  his  earthly  courts 
The  houae  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

BAVFLBS. 


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LOBD  S   DAY. 


Enjoymtnt  in  Worship. 


S.  M. 


1  QWEET  is  the  work,  O  Lord, 
O     Thy  glorious  name  to  sing, 

To  praise  and  pray,  to  hear  thy  Word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet  at  the  dawning  light, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell,         • 
And,  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

3  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join,  in  heart  and  voice. 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given. 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 

Eternally  in  heaven.  lttil 


55 


Worshipping  God  in  His  Temple.      L.  M. 


1  TTQW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

XX     O  Lord  of  Hosts,  thy  dwellings  are! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode; 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God; 
My  God,  my  King,  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee! 

3  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. 

4  Cheerful  they  walk,  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear,    ' 

And  join  the  nobler  worship  there.        watts. 

SI 


6«-«W 


56 


lord's   DAT. 

God  Resorted  to  in  Trouble.        L^M- 

1  rriHE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

JL     And  my  salvation,  too;  ^ 

•  God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires, — 

Oh,  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
^       The  tempks  of  my  God ! 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
i       And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  "When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 

He  makes  my  soul  abide.  watts. 


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Delight  in  Worship. 


CM. 


,        1  X  LOVE  to  see  the  Lord  below; 

X     His  Church  displays  his  grace; 
But  upper  worlds  his  glory  know, 
And  view  him  face  to  face. 

2  1  love  to  meet  him  in  his  court, 

And  taste  his  heavenly  love; 
But  still  his  visits  seem  too  short,    ,, 
Or  I  too  soon  remove. 

3  0  Lord,  I  love  thy  service  now; 

Thy  Church  displays  thy  power; 
But  soon  in  heaven  I  hope  to  bow, 

And  praise  thee  evermore.  WATTSl 

0  O    Christ  ever  Present  in  His  Churches.     L.  M. 
1    TESTIS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 


a» 


There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found. 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 


lord's   DAT. 

-.    2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Dost  dwell  within  the  humble  mind; 
Such  ever  bring  thee  wi.3re  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts,  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

COWPER, 

0 1)  The  Sabbath  in  the  Sanctuary.  7i» 

1  QAFELY  through  another  week 
K3     God  has  brought  us  on  our  way : 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek. 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day: 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace. 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciled  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame;  • 

From  our  worldly  care  set  free. 
May  we  r^st,  this  day,  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes,  -         ., 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear; 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints, 
Make  the  fruits  of  giuce  abound. 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints : 
Thus  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  Church  above. 

JOHN  NEWTON. 


lORD'S   DAY. 

uU  LoTcCs  Day  Morning.  H.  M. 

1     .    A  "WAKE,  our  drowsy  souls, 

JA^    Shake  off  each  slothful  band; 
The  wonders  of  this  day         .    . 
Our  noblest  songs  demand : 
Auspicious  mom!  thy  blissful  rays 
Bright  seraphs  hail  in  songs  of  praise. 

'    2      At  thy  approaching  dawn, 
Reluctant  death  resigned 
:  The  glorious  Prince  of  Life, 

In  dark  domains  confined : 
The  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And,  midst  their  shouts,  the  God  ascends. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord ! 
Heaven  with  hosannas  rings ; 
While  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
Th}  praise  responsive  sings: 

Worthy  art  thou,  who  once  was  slain. 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4  Gird  on,  great  God,  thy  sword, 
Ascend  thy  conquering  car, 
While  justice,  truth,  and  love. 
Maintain  the  glorious  war : 

Victorious  thou,,  thy  foes  shall  tread, 
And  sin  and  hell  in  triumph  lead. 

6       Make  bare  thy  potent  arm. 

And  wing  the  unerring  dart. 

With  salutary  pangs. 

To  each  rebellious  heart : 
Then  dying  souls  for  life  shall  sue. 
Numerous  as  drops  of  morning  dew. 

B.  SCOTT. 


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MORNING. 


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A  Morning 


Invocation. 


L.  M. 


1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
J\.     Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run: 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 

To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  has  kept. 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

3  Lord,  I  to  thee  my  vows  renew; 
Dispel  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill, 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day. 
All  I  design  or  do  or  say, 

That  all  my  powers,  with  true  delight. 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


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Dependence  on  God. 


L.  M. 


1  TTN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid,  ^ 
Jl  I  safely  passed  the  silent  night; 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 

I  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

2  Oh,  guide  me  thrc ugh  the  various  maze 

My  doubtful  feet  are  doomed  to  tread; 
And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze, 
When  dangers  press  aa:ound  my  head. 

3  A  deeper  shade  will  soon  impend; 

A  deeper  sleep  mine  eyes  oppress; 

Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 

Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 


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ZIORNING. 


That  deeper  shrde  shall  break  away; 

That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  mine  eyes; 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day; 

Thy  love,  the  rapture  of  the  skies. 


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JOHN  HAWKESWORTH 


L.  M.  6l. 


Looldng  unto  Jesus. 

WHEN,  streaming  from  the  eternal  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
O,  Sun  of  Righteousness  divine. 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine ! 
Oh !  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away. 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

And  when  to  heaven's  all-glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 
And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name, — 
Then,  Jesus,  cleanse  me  with  thy  blood. 
And  be  my  Advocate  with  God. 

When  each  day's  scenes  and  labours  close. 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose. 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest. 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies ! 

And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, — 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labours  done, — 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed. 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise.  ' 

W.  SHRUBSOLE. 


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L.  M. 


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The  Morning  Hymn. 

GOD  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice,    '    ^ 
The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And,  like  a  giant,  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies.' 


»  EVENING. 

Oh;  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 
Th*  appointed  duties  of  the  day; 

With  ready  mind  and  active  will 

March  on  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

Give  me  thy  counsels  for  my  guide,  /  ' 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss; 

All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 

WATTS. 


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Go(Vs  Goodness  Acknowledged.         C.  M. 

1  /^NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
Vy     Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  : 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 

To  him  who  rules  the  skies.  •     '  ^ 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats : 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits^      ' 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise, 
My  sins  would  raise  his  wrath  to  flame,_ 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

While  I  enjoy  the  light: 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 

And  bring  a  peaceful  night.  watts. 


; 


EVENING. 


bb  f  Evening  Reflections.  L.  M. 

1   rriHUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on;      I 
X.     Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 


EVENING. 


2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past; 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep; 

Fsace  is  the  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, 
Arid  wait  thy  voice  to  break  my  tomb. 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

WATTS. 

O  *  Trusting  God.  L.  M. 

1  f^  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
vT     For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Bejneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Forgive  me.  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  which  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thfB, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at- peace  may  be. 

5  Teach  me  to  live,  that  1  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment  day. 

4  Be  thou  my  guardian  while  I  sleep; 
Thy  watchful  station  near  me  keep; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  fill. 
And  guard  me  from  th'  approach  of  Ul. 


KEN. 


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Si 


DeUgko  in  Evening  Devotions.         C.  M. 

1  X  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away     i.  ■        1  , 
X     From  every  cumbering  care^        1. 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  p|:ayer. 


2  1  love  in  solitude  to  shed  , 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead  *  >    ; 

Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past,  '  /f 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  scitows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love,  by  faith,  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scer  s  in  heaven; 
The  prospect  dot!   my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

6  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 
May  its  departing  ray   . 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour,  .    ^  ** 

And  lead  to  endless  day. 

MRS.  p.  H.  BROWN- 

OJ/        Confidence  in  OoiJCs  Protection.      8s  k  7s, 

1  CJAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
^3     Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 

Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing: 
Thou  canst  save,  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Tnough  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee; 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary,  .'     ; 

Watchest  where  iJiy  people  be.  * 

3  Though  destruction  walk  around  us. 

Though  the  aiTows  past  us  fly, 
Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us; 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

4  Should  swift  de£|,th  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb. 
May  the  mem  in  heaven  awake  us. 
Clad  in  ligut  and  deathless  bloom, 

^  JAMES  ^DMESTOX. 

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ETENINO. 


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Safety  in  God. 


L.  M. 


1  C[UN  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
K3     It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  theo  from  thy  servant's  eyes ! 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep. 

Be  my  last  thought,  How  sweet  to  rest 
'    Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast  I 

3  Abide  with  me  from  mom  till  eve, 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake. 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 

"We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above.        ' 

JOHN  KEBLB. 


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Grateful  Aclcnoioledgment. 


L.  M. 


1  "IV/TY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love? 


Thy  gifts  aie  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light. 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command;    . 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 


Watts. 


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TRINITY. 


I  li        '        Glory  to  the  Trinity.        8s,  7s  k  in. 

1  p<  LORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
vJT     Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One ; 

Glory,  glory. 
While  eternal  ages  run! 

2  Glory  be  to  him  who  loved  us. 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain; 
Glory  be  to  him  who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  him  to  reign; 

Glory,  glory. 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

3  ** Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal!" 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sing; 
"Honour,  riches,  power,  dominion!" 

Thus  its  praise  creation  brings; 
Glory,  glory, 
.   Glory  to  the  King  of  kings!  anon. 


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Praise  to  the  Trinity. 

1  ^l^TE  give  immortal  praise, 

VV       For  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above; 
He  sent  his  own 
Eternal  Son 
V  To  die  for  sins 

That  we  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too. 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 
From  everlasting  woe : 


H.  M- 


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•"ifm 


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TRINITY. 

And  now  he  lives, 

And  now  he  reigns. 
And  sees  the  fruit 

Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  now-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live : 
His  work  completes 
The  great  design. 
And  tills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

,  Be  endless  honours  done,, 

The  undivided  Three, 

The  great  and  glorious  One : 
.         Where  reason  fails, 

With  all  her  powers. 
There  faith  prevails, 

And  love  adores.  watts. 

llmionr  to  God^s  Name,  Tsl 

1  nnO  the  name  of  God  on  high, 
JL      God  of  might  and  majesty, 

God  of  heavpn  and  earth  and  sea, 
Blessing,  praise  and  glory  be. 

2  To  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 
Son  of  God,  incarnate  AVord, 

Christ,  by  whom  all  things  were  made. 
Be  an  endless  honour  paid. 

3  To  the  Holy  Spirit  be 
Equal  praise  eternally. 
With  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
One  in  name,  in  glory  one. 

4  This,  the  song  of  ages  past,  .    ^,    .... 
Song  that  shall  forever  last; 

Let  the  ages  yet  to  be 

Join  the  joyful  melody.  bonar 


TRINITY. 

I  O  The  Presence  of  the  Trinity  Desired.  6s  k  4s. 

1  r^OME,  thou  almighty  King, 
\j     Help  UH  thy  narao  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise:  / 

Father,  all-glorious. 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Como,  and  reign  over  us. 

Ancient  of  Days. 

2  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword; 

Our  prayer  attend : 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless 
And  give  thy  Word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou,  who  almighty  art. 
Now  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart. 

Spirit  of  power. 

4  To  the  great  One-in-Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore :  • 

His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see,  ^ 

And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


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C.  WESLEY. 


Praise  to  Father,  Son  and  Spirit.      L.  M. 

1  "pi^AISES  to  him  whose  love  has  given, 
JT      In  Christ  his  Son,  the  Life  of  heaven; 
Who  for  our  darkness  gives  us  light, 

And  turns  to  day  our  deepest  night. 

2  Praises  to  him  in  grace  who  came, 
To  bear  our  woe  and  sin  and  shame; 
Who  lived  to  die,  who  died  to  rise, 
The  God-accepted  sacrifice. 

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GOD. 

3  Praises  to  him  who  sheds  abroad 
Within  our  hearts  the  love  of  God,— 
The  Spirit  of  all  truth  and  peace, 
Fountain  of  joy  and  holiness. 

4  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  now 

Our  hands  we  lift,  our  knees  wo  bow; 
To  Jah-Jehovah  thus  we  raise 
The  sinner's  endless  song  of  praise. 


BONAR. 


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^B 


Praise  to  the  Trinity.  L.  M. 

LEST  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
To  whose  celestial  source  wo  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above. 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  All  praise  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 

From  whose  dear,  wounded  body  rolls 
A.  precious  stream  of  vital  blood. 
The  fount  of  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise. 

Who,  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woe, 
Mak'st  living  springs  of  grace  arise. 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore. 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 

Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore.  watts. 


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GOD. 
ATTRIBUTES. 


Eternity  of  God. 


C.  M. 


1  fTlHROUGH  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 
jL     O  thou  eternal  God ! 


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Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 


GOD. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid ; 
By  thee  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 
With  matchless  skill  was  made.         / 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Formed  by  thy  powerful  hand. 
Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside, 
And  changed  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections,  all  divine, 

Eternal  as  thy  days,  , 

Through  everlasting  ages  shine,       ' 
.  With  undiminished  rays. 

TATE  &  BP.ADY. 


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Infinitude  of  God.  C.  M. 

GREAT  God,  how  infinite  art  tho^i! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  all  thy  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 


2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 

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

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears; 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares. 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  afiairs. 

5  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  all  thy  race  of  creatures  bow. 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee.  WATTS. 

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GOD. 


Omniscience. 


CM. 


1  TN*all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
jL     In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh,  wondrous  knov/ledge,  deep  and  high  I 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ] 
Within  thy  circling  i;rms  I  lie. 

Enclosed  on  every  side.  '        ! 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove,  * 

To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill. 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


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WATTS. 


Omniscience.  L.  M. 

LORD,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me 
through; 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view^ 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

My  thoughts,  befoi-e  they  are  my  own. 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known; 
He  knows  the  words  T  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 
I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 


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GOD. 

4-  Amazang  knowledge,  vast  and  great! 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

6  Oh,  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there.  watts. 


God  with  us  Everywhere.  L.  M. 

1  /^  LORD,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
\-^     Our  years  of  pilgrimage  are  spent ! 
Where'er  we  dwell,  we  dwell  with  thee, 
In  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 

2  To  us  remains  nor  place  nor  time; 

Our  country  is  in  every  clime;  I  ■ 

We  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

3  While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shun, 
The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none ; 

But  with  our  God  to  guide  our  way, 
'Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

4  Could  we  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot; 
But  regions  none  remote  we  call. 
Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 


•<* 


MADAME  GUION. 


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Omnipresence. 


L.  M. 


1  XTTHERE  can  we  hido  or  whither  fly, 

T  T       Lord,  to  escape  thy  piercing  eyel 
With  thee  it  is  not  day  and  night. 
But  darkness  shineth  as  the  light. 

2  Where'er  we  go,  whate'er  pursue. 
Our  ways  are  open  to  thy  view. 

Our  motives  read,  our  thoughts  exyjlored, 
Our  hearts  revealed  to  thee,  O  Lord. 


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OOD. 

3  Is  there  throughout  all  worlds  one  spot, 
One  lonely  wild  where  thou  art  not? 
The  hosts  of  heaven  enjoy  thy  care, 
And  those  of  hell  know  thou  art  there. 

4  Awake,  asleep,  where  none  intrude, 
Or  'midst  the  thronging  multitude, 
In  every  land,  on  every  sea, 

We  are  suiTounded  still  with  thee. 

5  Search  us,  O  God,  and  know  each  heart; 
With  every  idol  bid  us  part; 

"    Make  us  to  keep  thy  holy  ways, 
And  live  to  utter  forth  thy  praise. 

'  NOEL'S  COLLECTION. 


84 


God  Searches  the  Heart. 


L.  M. 


1  r  I iHOU  know'st  me,  Lord;  'tis  thine  to  view 

X      Whate'er  I  am,  whate'er  I  do ; 

,'■11, 

When  up  I  rise,  when  down  I  lie,  ' 

I  still  am  in  thine  awful  eye. 

2  My  inmost  thought,  my  lightest  word, 
By  thee  is  seen,  by  thee  is  heard,         " 
Thy  wonder-working  hand  I  find 
Around,  before  me,  and  behind. 

3  Where  from  thy  presence  could  I  flee? 
Where  find  a  refuge.  Lord,  from  thee? 
From  heaven  thou  shin'st  in  glory  down, 
And  hell  is  darkened  by  thy  frown. 

4  On  morning's  wings  beyond  the  sea 

I  fly,  but  cannot  fly  from  thee,  ,; 

I  plunge  me  in  the  depths  of  night; 
i)ne  look  from  thee  makes  darkness  light. 

5  Father  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

I  cannot,  would  not  shun  thy  face; 
No,  be  it  rather  mine  to  prove 
An  Omnipresent  God  of  love.  anon. 

48 


GOD. 

OD  Goodness  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  rpHY  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess; 
X      Thy  goodness  we  adore; 

'     A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 

A  sea  without  a  shore.  ^ 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  thy  love  declare, 

In  every  golden  ray; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns         .' 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields,         ^       •     :?n" 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines         - .    '  > 
With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly,  thy  compassion,  Lord,  *     f! 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen;  ,    -  i. 

There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercies  shines,  '- 

Without  a  cloud  between.  i-^-i 

6  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy,  :       vf 

Through  Jesus'  name  are  given;  ., :  ( * 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high, 

That  we  might  reign  in  heaven.  OIBBOXS. 

O  t)  Infinite  Perfections  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  TTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God,      * 
XX     Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines: 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 

That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands. 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  O  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace. 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  spring ! 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress. 
Fly  to  the  shadows  of  thy  wing. 

4  In  the  provisions  of  thy  house 

We  still  shall  find  a  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows. 

And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste.      watt&. 

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t! 


GOD. 


0  •  God  of  all  Goodness.  L.  M. 

1  /^  OD  of  the  world !  thy  glories  shine, 

vT  Through  earth  and  heaven,  with  rays  divine; 
Thy  smile  gives  beauty  to  the  flower, 
Thine  anger  to  the  tempest  power. 

2  God  of  our  lives !  the  throbbing  heart 
Doth  at  th7  beck  its  actions  start; 
Throbs  on^  obedient  to  thy  will, 

Or  ceases  at  thy  fatal  chill. 

3  God  of  eternal  life !  thy  love 
Doth  every  stain  of  sin  remove ; 

The  cross,  the  cross, — its  hallowed  light 
Shall  drive  from  earth  her  cheerless  night. 

4  God  of  all  goodness !  to  the  skies         » 
Our  hearts  in  grateful  anthems  rise; 
And  to  thy  service  shall  be  given 
The  rest  of  life,  the  whole  of  heaven. 

S.  S.  CUTTING. 


OO  The  Mercy  of  God.  S.  M. 

1  ly/TY  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
Xf-L     Whose  mercies  are  so  great, 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise. 

So  ready  to  abate. 

2  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 

And  his  forgiving  love. 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised  / 

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

Our  highest  thoughts  excoed.  watts. 

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89 


OOD. 


Dimne  Protection. 


CM. 


1  /~\  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
\J     Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood. 

Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God; 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thv  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, — 

"  Return,  ye  sons  of  men;" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

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


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Grateful  Praise.  ,  L.  M. 

1  TTT'ITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 

T  T        I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise. 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  To  God  I  cried,  when  troubles  rose,      ?  ^i 
He  heard  me,  and  subdued  my  foes;     evj    |; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control,  1 1  / : 
And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

3  Amid  a  thousand  snares  I  stand,  ,  '   C 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  his  hand; 

His  words  mv  faintinij  soul  revive,  v 

And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

4  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord; 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  Word; 
Not  all  the  works  and  names  below 

So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show.  watts. 

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HOD. 


fj  I  Truth  cmd  Goodness  of  God,  C.  M. 

1  "pAITHFUL,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, 
X;      A  rock  that  cannot  move; 

A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear, 
That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thj-  grace  declare. 

3  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

4  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns ; 

It  stands  forever  sure; 
And  while  thy  truth,  O  God,  remains, 
Thy  goodness  shall  endure.        " 

MONTGOMERY. 


92 


Divine  Perfections. 


L.  M. 


62 


THE  Lord !  how  wondrous  are  his  ways ! 
How  firm  his  truth !  how  large  his  grace ! 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread  . 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head. 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise, 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

Not  half  so  far  as  nature  placed 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise! 

On  swifter  wings  salv^ation  flies;  ^      ,       . 

Or,  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn. 

How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn ! 


GOD. 


.  M. 


•e. 


5  His  everlasting  love  is  sure 

To  all  his  saints,  and  shall  endure; 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 


WATTS. 


3RY. 


M. 


le! 


y  O  F'>'aise  for  GocVa  Goodness.  C.  M. 

1  CJ'WEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 
O     My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 

In  songs  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies;  ' 

Through  all  the  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  How  kind  are  thy  compassions.  Lord ! 

How  slow  thy  anger  moves ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word. 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

4  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King ! 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 

In  songs  of  glory  sing.  WATTS. 

«J4"  Divine  Compassion.  S.  M. 

1  mHE  pity  of  the  Lord, 

-L      To  those  that  fear  his  name. 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2  He  knows  we  are  but  dust. 

Scattered  with  every  breath; 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind. 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

3  Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 

Or  like  the  morning  flower; 
When  blasting  winds  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour.  ♦ 

•    4  But  thy  compassions.  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 

Thy  words  of  promise  sure.  watts. 

63 


OOD. 


95 


Holiness  of  God.  0.  M. 

1  TTOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 
XI     Of  our  eternal  King; 
"Thrice  holy  Lord,"  the  angels  cry; 

"Thrice  holy,"  let  us  sing. 

2  The  c  eepcst  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift,  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart, 
To  his  subliii^e  ahode. 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach; 
A  contrite  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  noblest  form  of  speech. 

4  Thou  Holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free; 
The  pi>Te  in  heart  are  thy  dolight, 

And  they  thy  face  shall  see.  needham. 


96 


6^06^  is  Love. 


CM. 


54 


1  /^OME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 
\j     And  raise  your  souls  above; 

Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord 
To  sin,T  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  Word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove; 
While  Christ,  th'  atoning  Lamb,  appears, 
To  show  that  God  is  love. 

3  Behold,  his  loving  kindness  waits 

For  those  who  from  him  rove. 
And  calls  of  mercy  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them  God  is  love. 

4  Ob,  may  we  all,  while  here  below. 

This  best  of  blessings  prove;  ^        ■ 

Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Shall  shout  that  God  is  love. 

GEORGE  BURDEB 


CM. 


HAM. 
M. 


y  4  God  Protects  His  People.  0.  M. 

1  rriHROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
-L      In  trouble  and  in  joy, 

The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 

Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

3  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love! 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  trutJi  confide. 

4  Fear  him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear; 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 


TATE  &  BRADY. 


98 


]R 


The  Love  of  God.  C.  P.  M. 

1  /^H,  wondrous,  vast,  sui'passing  love, 
V^     The  theme  of  heavenly  hosts  above. 

And  of  the  saints  below ! 
We  only  know  in  part  while  here; 
But  when  in  glory  we  appear. 

Then  shall  we  fully  know. 

2  It  is  a  mystery  divine 

Wliere  justice,  mercy,  truth,  combine 

God's  glory  to  display!  .  {' 

His  righteousness  is  satisfied,  ;  ' 

Since  Christ  for  us  in  love  hath  died, 
And  borne  our  curse  away. 

3  'Midst  all  the  changing  scenes  around. 
In  this  no  change  can  e'er  be  found. 

For  God  himself  is  love. 
Though  earthly  things  shall  all  decay. 
And  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

Yet  this  shall  ne'er  remove. 

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CREATING   AND   OOVERNINQ. 

4  Once  lovtid  in  Christ,  forever  loved ! 
God's  counsel'd  purpose  stands  unmov'd, 

Eternally  the  same : 
And  when  wo  change  this  house  of  clay, 
We  shall  throughout  eternal  day 

God's  endless  love  proclaim! 


ANON. 


99 


L.  M. 


God  Worthy  of  all  Praise. 

1  "OE  thou  exalted,  O  my  God,   . 

-13     Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

2  My  heaii;  is  fixed;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honours  to  his  name; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
His  wondrous  goo'lness  to  proclaim. 

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. 

4  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  whore  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

WATTS. 


CREATING  AND  GOVERNING. 


100 


The  Eternal  Throne  of  God.         L.  M. 


56 


1  TEHOYAH  reigns;  he  dwells  in  light, 
V      Girded  with  majesty  and  might; 
The  world,  created  by  his  hands. 

Still  on  its  firm  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made. 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 
Thyself  the  ever-living  God. 


OREATIMG  AND  OOYERinNO. 

9  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
Aiid  aim  their  rngo  against  the  skies; 
Vain  floods  that  aim  their  rage  so  high! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  Forever  shall  his  throne  endure ; 
His  promise  stands  forever  sure; 
And  everlasting  holiness  • 

Becomes  the  dwellings  of  his  grace. 


WATTS, 


•.  .  /. 


101 


The  Heavens  declare  God^s  Glory.      L,  M. 

1  nnHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 

X      With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky,    ' ' 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  original  proclaim.      ,.    .i-ftn    > 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display,        . 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand.       ;.    ,.     j 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth; —  ;    .  x  i 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  bum, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn. 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll,     ^       '  ' 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball? 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found? 

6  In  reason^s  ear  they  all  rejoice,  ,, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice; 
Forever  singing,  as  they  shine, 
**  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine !" 


<■♦ 


ADDISON. 
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CREATING  AND  OOYERNINO. 

xUiw       God  the  Builder  of  all  Things.        C.  M. 

1  T  SING  th'  almighty  power  of  God,  , 
X     That  made  the  mountains  rise; 
That  spread  the  flo"^v^ing  seas  abroad, 

And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  1  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

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

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

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

4  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

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

5  Creatures  that  borrow  life  from  thee 

'  Are  subject  to  thy  care;  . 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 

But  God  is  present  there.  watts. 


Benevolence  of  God^s  Decrees.         C.  M. 


103 

1  O  INGE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 
lO     God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 

Oh,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
f.  Or  to  appoint  our  ways ! 

2  Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely  good; 

Nor  lesa  when  he  denies;  J^ 

E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind] 
To  his  \merring,  gracious  will 

Be  every  wish  resigned.  hbrvet. 


^  C'\ 


104 


CREATING   AND   GOVERNINO. 


Mysteries  of  Providence. 


CM. 


■J 


1  /^  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
vJT     His  wonders  to  perform; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea,    , 
And  rides  upon  the  storm.    ,  ,        . 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

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

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

6  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 
Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower.     - 


6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 
And  scan  his  works  in  vain; 
But  God's  his  own  interpreter. 

And  he  will  make  it  plain.  cowper. 


10 


O       Rejoice,  for  the  Lord  Reigneth.        L.  M. 

1  fTlHE  Lord  is  King;  lift  up  thy  voice, 
JL      0  earth,  and  all  ye  heavens  rejoice; 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring, 

The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King !  |. 

2  The  Lord  is  King;  child  of  the  dust,         L 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  is  just: 

Holy  and  true  are  all  his  ways : 
Let  every  creature  speak  his  praise. 

5? 


CREATING  AND   GOVERNING. 


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3  He  reigns:  ye  saints,  exalt  your  strains: 
Your  God  is  King,  your  Father  reigns; 
And  he  is  at  the  Father's  side, 

The  Man  of  love,  the  Crucified.  ■    ' 

4  Come,  make  your  wants,  your  burdens  known, 
He  will  present  them  at  the  throne; 

And  angel  bands  are  waiting  there. 
His  messages  of  love  to  bear. 

5  Oh,  when  his  wisdom  can  mistake, 
His  might  decay,  his  love  forsake, 
Then  may  his  children  cease  to  sing. 

The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  Kingl  conder. 

106  L.  M. 

Perfections  of  God  combined  in  his  Government. 

1  TEHOVAH  reigns;  his  throne  is  high; 
V      His  robes  are  light  and  majesty; 
His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright. 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law; 
His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face; 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines. 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels'  join; 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 


God  our  Defence. 


107 

1  "VrO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
-L 1      My  trust,  O  Lord,  in  thee : 


WATTS. 


CM. 


fO 


For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  sure  defence  to  me. 


CREATING   AND   OOYERNING. 

2  Thou  our  deliverer  art,  O  God; 

Our  trust  is  in  thy  power; 
Thou  art  our  shield  from  foes  abroad, 

Our  safeguard  and  our  tower.  t 

3  To  thee  will  we  address  our  prayer, 

To  whom  all  praise  we  owe; 
Oh,  may  we,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
Be  saved  from  eveiy  foe. 

4  Then  let  Jehovah  be  adored, 

On  whom  our  hopes  depend : 
For  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 

His  people  can  defend'?  tate  &  bbadt. 

xUO        TliQ  Mysteries  of  Providence.  L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways ! 

-LJ     How  blind  are  we !  how  mean  our  praise ! 
Thy  steps,  can  mortal  eyes  explore] 
'Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore, 

2  The  deep  decrees  from  our  dim  sight 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night; 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye. 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry. 

3  Great  God,  I  would  not  ask  to  see 
What  in  my  coming  life  shall  be; 
Enough  for  me  if  love  divine. 

At  length,  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 

4  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know, 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below, 

That  Christ  be  mine;  this  great  request 
Grant,  bounteous  God,  and  I  am  blest ! 

ANNA  STEELE. 


109 


The  Darkness  of  Providence.  L.  M. 


1  T  ORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs,     '  ^^ 
JLJ     The  obscure  abyss  of  providence, 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  morttil  linep, 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sexiAe. 


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CREATING   AND   GOVERNING. 


When  thou  dost  clothe  thine  awful  face 

In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile, 
We,  through  the  cloud,  believe  thy  grace, 

Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 
Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 

We  s.xil  by  faith  and  not  by  sight;    ' 
Faith  guides  us,  in  the  wilderness. 

Through  all  the  terrors  of  the  night. 
Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 

Resolves  to  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God : 

Thine  arm  shall  bear  liS  safely  through. 

WATTS. 


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02 


Tim  Lord  is  my  Shepherd.  S.  M. 

THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is; 
I  shall  be  well  supplied; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his,         ^ 

What  can  I  want  beside? 
He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 

And  full  salvation  flows. 
If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me,  in  his  own  right  way, 

For  his  most  holy  name. 
While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's 
dark  shade. 

My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 
In  sight  of  all  my  foes. 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread: 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

And  joy  exalts  my  head. 
The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  future  days; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise.        watts. 


Ill 


CREATING  AND   GOVERNING. 


Submission  to  God's  Decrees. 


L.  M. 


1  TTTAIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will; 

▼  T       Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still;  , 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise*; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells;       .. 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown. 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven  and  ear'uh  and  air  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees; 

And  by  his  saints  it  stands  confessed. 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait,  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait,    . 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat; 

And,  'midst  the  teiTors  of  his  rod,        - 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

BEDDOME. 


112 


God  the  Trust  of  His  Saints*        C  M* 

1  f\  THOU,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 
\J     My  glory,  and  my  all ; 

I      -^nt  by  thee,  no  good  can  come, 

^      evil  can  befall.  \  ; 

2  Su      are  thy  schemes  of  providence. 

And  methods  of  thy  grace. 
That  I  may  safely  trust  in  thee 
Through  all.  this  wilderness. 

Z  'Tis  thine  outstretched  and  powerful  arm 
Upholds  me  in  the  way; 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies    , , 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  Eor  such  compassion,  0  my  God, 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due;  " 

For  such  compassion  I  esteem 
Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 

MONTGOMEBT. 


CREATING   AND  OOVERNINCT. 

A  i  O  God  our  Refuge. 

/^  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 


L.M 


1 


When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  comnlaints, 

Behold  him  present  with  his  aid.       i ' 

2  Leb  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled    . 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convul"»ions  shake  the  solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar; 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide ; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God, 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through^ 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  Word, 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

WATTSl 


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114 


¥ 


Sovereign  Purposes  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  "TZ"  EEP  silence,  all  created  things, 
JLV-     And  wait  your  Maker's  nod; 

My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown. 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree;  \ 

He  sits  OP.  no  precarious  throne^ 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  His  providence  unfolds  a  book 

In  which  his  counsels  shine;        ',. 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke,, 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 


CREATING  AND   GOYEBNING. 

4  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 
j^  To  sceptres  and  a  crown ; 

■     And  there,  the  following  page  he  turns, 
And  casts  the  monarch  down. 

5  In  thy  fair  Book  of  Life  and  grace, 

Oh,  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place,      ,■  ■   .r    ^ 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  I^mb. 

WATia 

115  ■  L.  M.6L. 

Jehovah  the  Shepherd  of  His  People. 

1  rpiHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

JL      And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care: 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint,    ;  ■:. 
Or  on  the  thii*sty  mountain  pant,             • 

To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads  ?! 

My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread,  I 
With  gloomy  horrors  ovei'spread,             f 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 

For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still; 

Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid, 

And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile. 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

ADDISON. 

6S 


CREATING   AND   GOVERNINO. 


116 


Light  in  Darkness.  L.  M. 

1  X  ORD,  my  weak  thought  in  vain  would  climb 
J-J     To  search  the  starry  vault  profound; 

In  vain  would  wing  her  flight  sublime, 
To  find  creation's  utmost  bound. 

2  But  weaker  yet  that  thought  must  prr    fl 

To  search  thy  gieat  eternal  plan, 

Thy  sovereign  counsels,  bom  of  love 

Long  ages  ere  the  world  began. 

3  When  my  dim  reason  would  demand 

Why  that  or  this  thou  dost  ordain, 
By  some  vast  deep  I  seem  to  stand, 
Whose  secrets  I  must  ask  in  vain. 

4  When  doubts  disturb  my  troubled  breast, 

And  all  is  dark  as  night  to  me. 
Here,  as  on  solid  rock,  I  rest, — 
That  so  it  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

6  Be  this  my  joy,  that  evermore 

Thou  rulest  all  things  at  thy  will; 
Thy  sovereign  wisdom  I  adore, 

And  calmly,  sweetly  trust  thee  still. 

•'^o.- ■:  5V-^  RAY  PALMER. 

117  The  God  of  Bethel.  C.  M. 

1  r\  GOD  of  Bethel !  by  whose  hand 
\J     Thy  people  still  are  fed; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 

Hast  all  our  fathers  led. 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  thy  throne  of  grace : 
God  of  our  fathers !  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 
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CREATING   AND  OOVERNING. 


limb 


O  spread  thy  cov'ring  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wanderings  ceafie, 

And  at  our  Father's  lov'd  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humble  prayers  implore; 

And  thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 


DODDRIDGE. 


' 


iMER. 


).  M. 


118 


Gratitude. 


CM. 


1  TXTHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

▼  ▼        My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost    : 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  XJnnumber'd  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

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. 

6  Through  every  period  of  my  life. 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds. 
The  glorious  theme  renew^. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 
A  grateful  song  I'll  raise : 
But  oh !  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 


ADDISON. 

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CREATING   AND  GOYERNINO. 


119 


The  Shepherd.  C.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  no+  want: 
JL      Ho  makes  me  down  to  lie 

In  pastures  green :  he  leadeth  me         n 
Thb  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  he  doth  restore  again; 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Even  for  his  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  thpugh  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  none  ill : 
For  thou  art  with  me;  and  thy  rod 
And  staflf  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes; 
My  head  thou  dost  with  oil  anoint,    ,, 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

Shall  surely  follow  me; 
And  in  God's  house  for  evennore 
My  dwelling  place  shall  be. 


SCOTCH  VERSION. 


God  is  Love. 


8s  &  7s. 


120 

1  /~^  OD  is  love;  his  mercy  brightens 
vJT     All  the  paths  in  which  we  rove; 
Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens — 

God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never —        -   „ 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth, 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove; 
Prom  the  gloom  his  brightness  streameth — 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love, 
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OREATING  AND  GOVERNING. 


He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above : 

Everywhere  his  glory  shineth — 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

SIR  JOHN  BOWRINO. 


121 


The  Believer' 8  Safety. 


CM. 


1  "V/TY  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need; 
JLtJL     Jehovah  is  his  name; 

In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back,    Ch  \:i 

When  I  forsake  his  ways;  * 

And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death. 

Thy  presence  is  my  stay : 
A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days; 
Oh,  may  thine  house  be  mine  abode, 
And  all  my  works  be  praise. 

5  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest. 

While  others  go  and  come; 
No  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest, 

But  like  a  child  at  home.  watts. 


122 


Providence  and  Grace  Reviewed.  L.  M.  6l. 


CAN  I  forget  the  wondrous  ways 
By  which  thou  hast  thy  servant  led 
Through  a  long,  lonely  wilderness? 

How  strangely  kept,  how  strangely  fed ! 
Tempted  and  proved  by  hopes  and  fears, 
I  roved  for  many  tedious  years. 


REDEEMING. 


Provoked,  thou  didst  not  quite  deport. 

But  further  yet  the  Spirt  tried, 
And  sliowod  the  evil  of  my  heart, 

Tlie  stubbornness,  deceit,  and  pride, 
My  depth  of  unbelief  to  prove, 
And  groan  beneath  thy  humbling  love. 

Thy  love's  design  I  now  perceive ;  % 

Me  to  myself  that  love  hath  shown. 

Justly  thou  didst  thy  servant  leave, 
To  come  again  and  claim  thine  own ; 

To  save,  when  all  my  griefs  were  past, 

And  do  me  endless  good  at  last.        ANDERSON. 


123 


Perseverance. 


CM. 


1 


BELIEVERS  now  are  tossed  about, 
On  life's  tempestuous  main; 
But  grace  assures,  beyond  a  doubt. 
They  shall  their  port  attain. 

2  They  must,  they  shall  appear  one  day 

Before  their  Saviour's  throne ; 
The  storms  they  meet  with  by  the  way 
But  make  his  power  known. 

3  Their  passage  lies  across  the  brink 

Of  many  a  threatening  wave; 
The  world  expects  to  see  them  sink, 
But  Jesus  lives  to  save. 

4  Lord,  though  we  are  but  feeble  worms,  ' 

Yet,  since  thy  word  is  past. 
We'll  venture  through  a  thousand  storms, 
To  see  thy  face  at  last.  J.  newton. 


1 


REDEEMING. 


124 


"Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  Soul."         L.  M. 


11 


1  T>LESS,  O  my  soul,  the  livirLg  God; 


19 


Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rpve  abroad : 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  joiij 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 


.■.■,!."■ 


REDEEMING. 


\ 


I. 


N. 


I. 


2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace: 
His  favours  claim  thy  highest  praise: 
Let  not  the  wonders  ho  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot. 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done; 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  Let  every  land  his  power  confess; 
Let  al)  the  earth  adore  his  grace; 

My  heart  and  tongue  with  rapture  join, 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine.  WATTS. 


125 


L.  M. 


Praise  for  Christ. 

1  "VrOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song!  v 
-i- 1  Awake,  my  soul,  awake,  my  tongue, 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name. 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, — 
The  brighest  image  of  his  grace; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  Grace !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ! 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus*  name; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

4  Oh,  may  I  reach  the  happy  place, 

Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face, 

His  beauties  there  may  I  behold. 

And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

WATTS. 


126 


Praise  for  Redeeming  Grace.         L.  M. 

1     A  WAKE,  my  tongue;  thy  tribute  bring 
J^\.    To  him  who  gave  thee  power  to  siug; 
Praise  him  who  has  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

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RRI>Z2iMIN0. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge!  how  profound! 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned; 
The  stars  he  numbers,  and  their  names 
He  giveG  to  all  those  heavenly  flair  3S. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold; 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine 

To  sp'^"^   ^  *    wisdom  all  divine. 

4  But  in  reaemption,  oh,  what  grace ! 

Its  wonders,  oh,  what  thought  can  trace ! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright; 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 

NEEDHAM. 


jL/ui      Tfiumphing  in  the  Grace  of  God.      C.  M. 

1 '    A  E/ISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
jlJl.     And  triumph  in  my  God; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  He  raised  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  oC  everlasting  love 

Benentli  my  soul  he  placed, 
And  on  the  Rock  of  Ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  bless'd  abode 
r'(  Is  walled  around  with  grace; 

Salvation  for  a  bulwr.rk  stands  , 

.7  ■  .,  •        To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Arise,  T^y  soul;  awake,  my  voice,     *      ^• 
i)  And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing; 

Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 

My  Saviour  and  my  Ring.  WATTS. 

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BEDESMINO. 


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128 


\M. 


M. 


Loving  Kindness  of  the  Lord.         C.  M- 

1  "Y^E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

JL      With  songs  of  sacred  praise; 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 

And  kind  are  all  his  ways.  ^  ^-    ? 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  carej 

In  him  we  live  and  move;  -' 

But  nobler  benefits  declare  . 

The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  well-beloved  Son 

To  save  our  souls  from  sin; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known, 
And  proves  it  all  divine. 

4  To  this  sure  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

And  here  our  hope  relies; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

ANNA  STEELE. 


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FTS. 


•   God^s  Love  Seen  in  Christ.  L.  M. 

LOYE  of  God,  how  strong  and  true!       ' 
Eternal,  and  yet  ever  new ;         v 
Uncomprehended  and  unbought, 
Beyond  all  knowledge,  and  all  thought. 

We  read  thee  best  in  him  who  came  f    - 

To  bear  for  us  the  cross  of  shame ;       - 
Sent  by  the  Father  from  on  high, 
Our  life  to  live,  our  death  to  die.  _  • 

We  read  thy  power  to  bless  and  save, 
E'en  in  the  darkness  of  the  grave; 
Still  more  in  resurrection  light. 
We  read  the  fulness  of  thy  might 


KEDEEBtlNG. 


4  0  love  of  God,  our  shield  and  stay/ 
Through  all  the  perils  of  our  way; 
Eternal  love,  in  thee  we  rest, 


Forever  safe,  fc  rever  blest  I 


BONARL 


130 


Faithfulness  of  God.  C.  M^ 

1  TTJEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  fheme, 
J3     And  speak  some  boundless  thing: 

,  The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondi-ous  faithfulness. 

And  sound  his  power  abroad; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace;^ 
And  the  perfonning  God. 

3  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along^ 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

4  Oh,  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  "  Thou  art  mine !" 
Those  gentle  words  would  raise  my  song 


1 


To  notes  almost  divine. 


WATTSL 


131 


n 


T7ie  Truth  mid  Faithfulness  of  God.   C  M- 

1  l\if"Y  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show 
Jj-L     The  mercies  of  tlie  Lord, 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 

How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pi'onounce. 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure; 
And  if  he  speaks  a  promise  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  kug  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  throne ! 
But  there's  a  nobler  covenant  seaFd 
To  David's  greater  Son. 


1 


REDEEMING. 

His  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
,,  Shall  to  that  glory  rise.       .   ■  / 

Lord  God  of  hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 

Are  sung  by  saints  above; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 

To  thine  unchanging  love.  watts. 


132 


The  Heavenly  Zion. 


CM. 


TSL 


SL 


1  "V/TY  soul,  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 


Shall  tell  its  joys  abroad; 
And  march  with  holy  vigour  on, 
Supported  by  its  God. 

Through  all  the  winding  maze  of  life, 
His  hand  hath  been  my  guide ; 

And  in  that  long  experienced  care 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

His  grace  through  all  the  desert  flows, 

An  unexhausted  stream : 
That  gi'ace,  on  Zion's  sacred  mount, 

Shall  be  my  endless  theme. 

Beyond  the  choicest  joys  of  earth, 

These  distant  courts  I  love: 
But  O !  I  bum  with  strong  desire 

7-0  view  thy  house  above. 

Mingled  with  all  the  shining  band, 

My  soul  would  there  adore; 
A  pillar  in  thy  temple  fixed, 

To  be  removed  no  more.  Doddridge. 


133 


Persevering  Grace.  C  M. 

1  TJEJOICE,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 
XV'     Who  makes  your  cause  his  own; 
The  hope  that's  built  upon  his  Word 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

76 


HRDKBMINa. 

S  Though  many  fom  bnsot  your  i*oft4, 
Ami  Aiobln  iH  ytmi*  ann  ; 
Your  \\t\\  IN  hill  with  ('lu'iNt  in  God, 
Hovoud  tho  roach  of  hitnu. 

3  Woak  an  you  art*,  you  Hhall  not-  faint, ' 

Or,  fainting,  Hhall  not.  <li«<; 
JoHUN,  <.h(>  HirtMjgth  (»f  ovory  Haint, 
Will  Mill  you  from  on  iiigli. 

4  Tliough  Monu>tinu>H  unnorcrivtHl  by  houbo, 

Faitli  Hi,M»H  him  alvvavn  noar — 
A  guido,  a  glory,  a.  d(»f(Mioo; 
Thou,  what,  have  yon  io  four  I 

• 

5  Ah  suroly  a»s  1 1  o  ov(Mramo, 

Ami  trium])ho<l  ojico  for  you; 
Bo  surt>ly  ytJU  that  lovt>  hin  namo 

fcUuill  triumph  in  him  too.  nicwton. 


134 


.Diiune  Grace, 


Hoiiml, 


H.  M. 


76 


1  ri  BACK!  'tis  a  ohurming  sc 
vJT  Harmonious  to  my  <Mir; 
IToavon  with  tht>  (H-ho  shall  rosouni!, 

xVml  all  tho  oarth  shall  hoar. 

2  Grace  iirst  contri\od  a  way 

To  savo  robollious  man: 
And  all  tho  stt»ps  t/iaf  graoo  dis|)lay, 
Which  drow  tho  wond'rous  plan. 

3  Gmoo  taught  luy  wauiVring  foot 

To  tivad  tho  hoavonly  road ; 
And  new  supj'i  \s  ea<'h  hour  1  moot, 
While  pi-essing  01'  to  Oul. 

4  Graoo  all  the  wr>fk  ^•»VaH  crown 

Through  everiJii'ing  !i:t.ys: 
It  lays  in  heavu  duo  tcpmost  stone^ 
And  well  de*>t  res  vr.f*  p'uiss. 

DODDRIDGE. 


UKDKEMINO. 


13; 


) 


Home. 


L.  M. 


A. 


(JAPTIVK  \m'i\  iiiul  far  from  homn, 
V\)\'  Zi()ii*H  HjwM'cul  (!(nirtH  I  High: 
'I^IiK.Imm'  (Jh^  nuiHoiiMMi  iiati<MtH  (utiiio, 
And  H(H<  tlioir  Huviour  "ciyn  to  oyo." 


2  Wliilo  Im  ro  I  wiilk  on  1i<mtilo  ground, 
'riio  low  Uial;  I  v.MW  call  my  IVioiidH 
Art\  liko  iiiyHdlf,  vvitli  ItitCofH  l)oimd, 
Ai\d  wciirincMH  my  path  attjuidn. 

\\   Hut  yet  W(^  Hhall  holiohi  tho  day 
Wlioii  /Ioii'h  (Oiildnui  Hhall  n^turn; 
Our  HorrowH  tlmu  mIuiII  II<h)  away, 
And  wi    iiall  udvtir,  novt^r  mourn.  , 

4  Tiic  iiO[)'-  ihat  Huch  a  day  will  como 
Maker  <v'cn  tiio  (raptivo'n  portion  Hwoot; 
ThoapL  now  wo'i-o  diHtant  far  from  homo, 
In  Zi'.'.'  Hoon  wo  all  hIuiH  moot.  ANON. 


ms 


Permverint/  Grace. 


CM, 


1  X  OKD,  hant  thou  mado  mo  know  thy  ways] 
XJ     Conduct  nio  in  thy  fear: 

And  grant  mo  sucii  Hupi)lics  of  grace 
That  I  may  i)orsevore. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  almighty  arm 

Sustain  a  fooblo  worm, 
,  I  shall  escape  secure  from  harm 
Amid  tho  dreadful  storm. 

3  Be  tliou  ray  all-sutlicient  friend, 

Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease: 
Guard  mo  through  life,  and  let  my  end 

Be  everlasting  peace.  ANON. 


77 


CHRIST. 


HIS   ADVENT. 


137 


Christ^ 8  Birth. 


H.  M. 


1  TTARK  !  what  celestial  sounds, 
XX     What  music  fills  the  air! 
Soft  v/arbling  to  the  morn, 

It  strikes  the  ravished  ear; 
Now  all  is  still;  now  wild  it  floats 
In  tuneful  notes,  loud,  sweet,  and  shrill. 

2  The  angelic  hosts*  descend 

"With  harmony  divine; 
See  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 

And  in  full  chorus  join. 
"Fear  not,"  say  they;  "great  joy  we  bring: 
Jesus,  your  King,  Is  born  to-Uciy. 

3  "He  comes,  your  souls  to  save 

From  deajh's  eternal  gloom; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  lieht 

He  lifts  you  from  the  tomb : 
.    Your  voices  raise;  with  sons  of  light 
Your  songs  unite  of  endless  praise. 

4  "Glory  to  Gcd  on  high  I 

Ye  mort  i's,  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound; 
For  peace  on  earth,  from  God  in  heaven, 
To  man  is  given,  at  Jesus'  birth." 

SALISBURY  COLLECTION. 


138 


The  Angels^  Song. 


7s. 


1  TTARK !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
xl     "Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 


78 


HIS   ADVENT, 


M. 


Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise; 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies ; 
With  the  angelic  hosts  proclaim,     ?   f 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem."      •     , 

Mild  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. 

Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see: 
Hail,  the  incarnate  Deity, 
Pleased,  as  man,  with  men  to  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel,  here. 

Let  us  then  with  angels  sing, 

"Olory  to  the  new-bom  King! 

Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 

God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 

€.  WESLEY. 


139 


The  Advent. 


CM. 


ON. 


7s. 


1  "Tl  TORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
-LtX     And  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

Joy»  love,  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran. 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy,  was  new, 
'Tv/as  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran; 
And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy. 

To  bear  the  news  to  nian.  '     " 

Hail!  Prince  of  Life!  forever  hail,  : 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail. 

Thy  praise  shall  never  end.  medley. 

n 


5 


'  CHRIST. 

i4U  The  Song  of  the  Angela.  8s  &  1b, 

1  TTARK !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
XX     Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  I 
Lo!  th'  angelic  host  rejoices; 

Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise.     ^ 

2  Hear  them  tell  the  wondrous  story; 

Hear  them  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
.  **  Glory  in  the  highf^^, — gloiy  1 
Glory  be  to  God  niost  high! 

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

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found : 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven," 
Loud  our  golden  haq3S  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed; 

Heavci:^  ^nd  earth  his  praises  sing: 
Oh,  receive  whom  God  appointed. 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King." 

5  Haste,  ye  mortals,  to  adore  him; 

Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy; 
,    Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  most  high  1" 

CAWOOD. 

141         The  Watch  of  the  Shepherds.         C.  M. 

1  TXTHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 

▼  y  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he, — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind, — 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town  this  day,  ) 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign: 
80 


HIS  ADVENT. 

"  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid."  ^ 

Thus  spake  the  seraph;  and  forthwith     ; 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus      / 

Addressed  their  cheerful  song: 

"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high,  ,    ,  ,    (  ♦ 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 

Begin,  and  never  cease !"  *  ,•         tate. 


142  The  Lord  is  Come.  C.  M. 

1  TOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come ! 

^      Let  earth  receive  her  King!  - 

Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room,  v  ;,     i 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing.         .        'X 

2  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Saviour  reigns; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow,  -  ^ 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow       ^  j   ^  _ 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

T 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness. 

And  wonders  of  his  love.  watts. 


143  Ohject  of  Chrises  Advent.     •''    C.  M. 

1   TIT  ARK,  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes, 
jLjl.     The  Saviour  promised  long; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 


CHRIST. 

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,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace. 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 

With  thy  beloved  name.  doddridgb. 


±4:4:  Coming  to  Save.  C.  M^ 

1  "pLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
JL       We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and,  oh,  amazing  love ! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh. 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead.  > 

4  He  spoiled  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  Oh,  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills  t 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 

The  Saviour's  praises  speak.  watts. 

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145  The  Birth  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  A  LL  praise  to  thee,  eternal  Lord  I 

-^TL     Clotlied  in  a  garb  of  flesh  and  blood; 
Choosing  a  manger  for  thy  throne, 
^      While  wo;  Ids  on  worlds  are  thine  alone. 

2  A  little  child,  thou  art  our  guest, 
That  weary  ones  in  thee  may  rest; 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  thy  birth. 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

3  Thou  cojnest  in  the  darksome  night, 
To  make  us  children  of  the  light, — 
To  male  us,  in  the  realms  divine. 
Like  thine  own  angels  round  thee  shine. 

4  All  this  for  us  thy  love  hath  done; 
By  this  to  thee  our  love  is  won; 
For  this  we  tune  our  cheerful  lays, 
And  shout  our  thanks  in  ceaseless  praise. 

M.  LUTHER. 

14:0  The  Saviour  Welcomed.  8s  &  7b. 

1  TT AIL !  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
XX     Born  to  set  thy  people  free : 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 

Let  ns  find  our  rest  in  thee.  i  , 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation,  i. 

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  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

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

C.  WESLEY. 

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Lrri  Christ  our  Example.  L.  M. 

1  IVTY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
JJJL     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  fei-vour  of  thy  prayer; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb.         WATm 


The  Great  Teacher. 


L.  M. 


148 

1  TTOW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound 
JlX  From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace. 
When,  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  filled  the  place. 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke. 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

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

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest;" 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 
84 


HIS  LIFB  ON   BABTH. 


M. 


'T8. 


M. 


I 


Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust; 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay: 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 

And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

BOWBINO. 


149 


The  Perfect  Friend,  C.  M. 

1  "DEHOLD,  where  in  the  Friend  of  man 
J3     Appears  each  grace  divine ! 

The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met^ 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy. 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  his  friends 

A  frie^d  and  servant  found: 
He  washed  theii*  feet,  he  wiped  their  tears, 
And  healed  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  'Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn. 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life; 
He  laboured  for  their  good. 

6  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress. 
Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done !" 

W.  ENFIELD. 


150 


Miracles  of  Christ.  0.  M. 

1  4  ND  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend, 
JLJl.     When  clad  in  human  clay. 

To  heal  the  sick,  the  lame,  the  blind, 
And  drive  disease  away] 

2  Didst  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry, 

And  cause  the  blind  to  seel 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear,  oh,  hear. 
Have  mercy,  too,  on  me. 


CHRIST. 

3  And  didst  thou  pity  mortal  woe^ 

And  sight  and  health  restore) 
Oh,  pity,  Lord,  ard  save  my  soul, 
Which  needs  thy  mercy  more. 

4  Didst  thou  thy  trembling  servant  raise, 

When  sinking  in  the  wave? 
I  perish.  Lord;  oh,  save  my  soul; 
For  thou  alone  canst  save. 

CURTIS'S  COLLECTION. 


151 


Cry  of  Bartimeus.  8s  <fe  7s. 

1  "  "jITERCY,  O  thou  Son  of  David," 

JJ-L     Thus  blind  Bartimeus  prayed; 
"  Others  by  thy  word  are  saved, 
Now  to  me  aflford  thine  aid." 

2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him, 

But  he  called  the  louder  still. 
Till  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him 
**  Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 

3  "  Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  mine  eyes  behold  the  day !" 
Straight  he  saw  and,  won  by  kindness, 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

4  Oh,  methinks  I  hear  him  praising. 

Publishing  to  all  around, 
"  Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazingi 

What  a  Saviour  I  have  found !"    newton. 


Our  Lovely  Pattern. 


L.  M. 


152 

1  XTOW  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine, 
JLI.  That  in  thy  meekness  used  to  shine, 
That  lit  thy  lonely  pathway,  trod 

In  wondrous  love,  O  Son  of  God ! 

2  Oh,  who  like  thee,  so  calm,  so  bright,, 
So  pure,  so  made  to  live  in  light? 
Oh,  who  like  thee  did  ever  go 

So  patient  through  a  world  of  woe] 
86 


HIS  LIFB  Oir  BABTR. 


ION. 


;  7s. 


3  Oh,  who  like  thee,  so  humbly  bore 
The  soom,  the  scoffs  of  men,  before! 
So  meek,  forgiving,  godlike,  high, 
So  glorious  in  humilitj? 

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

5  Oh,  in  thy  l%ht  be  mine  to  go, 
Illuming  all  my  way  of  woe; 
And  give  me  ever  on  the  road 

To  trace  thy  footsteps,  Son  of  God  I 


153 


Imitation  of  Christ. 


A.  C.  COKE. 


CM. 


ON. 


M. 


1  TN  duties  and  in  suffering  too, 
X     Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  trace; 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do. 

Depending  on  thy  grace. 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  delight ' 

To  do  thy  Father's  will ; 
.  Oh,  may  that  zeal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Unsullied  meekness,  truth  and  love 

Through  all  thy  conduct  shine; 
Oh,  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine.  beddouil 

1.04:  Calming  the  Storm.  •     8s  k  7s, 

1  T7IIERCELY  came  the  tempest  sweepings 
J-      Down  the  Lake  of  Galilee; 
But  the  ship  where  Christ  lay  sleeping 

Might  not  sink  in  that  wild  sea. 
When  he  rose,  the  tempest  chiding. 

When  he  bade  the  waters  rest. 
Calm  the  little  ship  went  gliding 
On  the  blue  lake's  quiet  l»east. 

87 


CHSIST. 


2  And  th»d  white  waves  rushing  past  her, 

Round  her  keel  lay  smooth  and  still; 
For  the  wild  waves  knew  their  Master, 

And  the  waves  obeyed  his  will. 
Thou  who  heard'st  those  seamen  pleading — 

Waking  at  their  anguish  cry — 
sleep  not  now,  when,  comfort  needing. 

Saviour,  unto  thee  we  fly. 

3  When  at  night  our  homes  are  shaken. 

And  the  howling  winds  we  hear — 
As  in  terror  wj  awaken. 

Keep  us  safe  from  harm  and  fear. 
When  the  waves  of  pride  or  anger 

Rise  to  vex  our  hearts  within. 
Keep  us  from  a  greater  danger — 

From  the  passion  storms  of  sin.  anon. 

155  ''It  is  I;  he  Twt  Afraid."  L.  M. 

1  "ITTHEN  power  divine,  in  mortal  form, 

T  T       Hushed  with  a  word  the  raging  storm, 
In  soothing  accents,  Jesus  said, 
"  Lo,  it  is  I;  be  not  afraid." 

2  So,  when  in  silence  nature  sleeps, 
And  his  lone  watch  the  mourner  keeps, 
One  thought  shall  every  pang  remove. 
Trust,  feeble  man,  thy  Maker's  love. 

3  Blest  be  the  voice  that  breathes  from  heaven. 
To  every  heart  in  sunder  riven. 

When  love,  and  joy,  and  hope  are  fled — 
"Lc,  it. is  I;  be  not  afraid." 

4  God  calms  the  tumult  and  the  storm; 
He  rules  the  seraph  and  the  worm; 
No  creature  is  by  him  forgot 

Of  those  who  know  or  know  him  not. 

5  And  when  the  last  dread  hour  shall  come. 
While  trembling  nature  waits  her  doom. 
This  voice  shall  wake  the  pious  dead — 

"  Lo,  it  is  I;  be  not  afraid."  J.  E.  smith. 

88 


156 


HIS  8UFFBBING8  AND   DEATH. 


Christ  with  Us, 


CM. 


1  /^H,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  seal 
\J     Oh,  where  is  he  that  spake, 
And  demons  from  their  victims  flee, 

The  dead  their  slumbers  breaki 

2  The  palsied  rise  in  freedom  strong, 

The  dumb  men  talk  and  sing, 
And  from  blind  eyes,  benighted  long, 
Bright  beams  of  moruing  spring. 

3  Oh,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  seal 

My  soul,  the  Lord  is  here. 
Let  all  thy  fears  be  hushed  in  thee: 
To  leap,  to  look,  to  hear 

4  Be  thine:  thy  needs  he'll  satisfy; 

Art  thou  diseased  or  dumb. 
Or  dost  thou  in  thy  hunger  cryl 
**  I  come,"  saith  Christ,  "  I  come  1" 

T.  T.  LYNCH. 


HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 


157 


Geihs&mcme. 


L.  M. 


1  'fTlIS  midnight;  and  on  Olive's  brow 

JL     The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone: 
'Tis  midnight;  in  the  garden,  now. 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  *Tis  midnight;  and  from  all  removed, 

The  Saviour  wrestles  lone  with  fears; 
Ev'n  that  disciple  whom  he  loved 

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  byvhis  God. 

9  •■« 


CHEIiT. 


^TiB  midnight;  and  from  ether-plaini 
Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know; 

Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

TAPPAN, 


158 


The  AgoTty  of  the  Garden.  C.  M. 

1  T^AKK  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground 
-L'     On  which  the  Lord  was  laid; 

His  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  ran  down; 
In  agony  he  prayed : 

2  "  Father,  remove  this  bitter  cup, 

If  such  thy  sacred  will; 
If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up, 
Thy  pleaBure  I  fulfil." 

3  Go  to  t][Le  garden,  sinner :  see 

Those  precious  drops  that  flow; 
'the  heavy  load  he  bore  for  thee; 
For  thee  he  lies  so  low. 

4  Then  learn  of  him  the  cross  to  bear; 

Thy  Father's  will  obey; 
And  when  temptations  press  thee  near, 

Awake  to  watch  and  pray.  haweis. 


!     • 


159 


"  Of  whom  I  am  Chief" 

1  T  SEE  the  crowd  in  Pilate's  hall, 
X     I  mark  their  wrathful  mien: 
Their  shouts  of  "  Crijcify"  appa|, 

With  blasphemy  between. 

2  And  of  that  shouting  multitude 

I  fee|  that  I  am  one; 
And  in  that  din  of  voices  rude 
I  recognize  my  own. 

3  I  see  the  scourges  tear  his  back, 

I  see  the  piercing  crown, 
A^d  of  that  crowd  who  smite  and  mock, 
I  feel  that  I  am  one. 


CM. 


m 


'tl 


BIB  BUFFERINOB  AND  DEATH. 


M. 


4  Twas  I  that  shed  the  sacred  blood; 
I  nailed  him  to  the  tree; 
I  crucified  the  Christ  of  God, 
I  joined  the  mockery. 

6  Tet  not  the  less  that  blood  avails 
To  cleaiise  away  my  sin ; 
And  not  the  less  iiiat  cross  prevails 
To  give  me  peace  within. 


160 


Christ  on  the  Cross. 


BONAR 


S.  M. 


1  T>EHOLD  the  amazing  sight, 
XJ     The  Saviour  lifted  high, 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 

Expire  in  agony. 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

"Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 
Why  did  he  feel  that  piercing  smart. 
And  meet  that  various  scorn? 

3  For  love  of  us  he  bled, 

And  all  in  torture  died; 
'Twas  love  that  bowed  his  fainting  head. 
And  oped  his  gushing  side. 

4  I  see,  and  I  adore 

In  sympathy  of  love; 
I  feel  the  strong,  attractive  power 
To  lift  my  soul  above. 

5  In  thee  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  thy  griefs  alone, 
But  from  thy  cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  thy  triumphant  throne.       doddkidgb. 


161 


The  Crucifixion. 


L.  M. 


FROM  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard — 
A  bitter  and  heart-rending  cry; 
My  Saviour !  every  mournful  word 
Bespoke  thy  soul's  deep  P-gpn^r. 


^l 


CHRIST. 


:  i 


'♦f 


2  A  horror  of  great  darkness  fell 

On  thee,  thou  spotless,  holy  One, 
And  all  the  eager  hosts  of  hell 

Conspired  to  tempt  God's  only  Son. 

3  The  scourge,  the  thorns,  the  deep  disgrace— 

Those  thou  could'st  bear,  nor  once  repine; 
But  when  Jehovah  veiled  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. 


162 


CUNNINGHAM. 


L.  M. 


*' Behold  the  ManP' 

1  I^E  that  pass  by,  behold  the  Man ! 

i      The  Man  of  Grief,  condemned  for  you, 
The  Lami)  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
Weeping  to  Calvary  pni-sue. 

2  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 

With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood; 
His  sacred  limbs !  exposed  and  bare, 
Or  only  covered  with  his  blood. 

3  Behold  his  temples  crowned  with  thorn, 

His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide. 
His  streaming  feet  transfixed  and  torn,    - 
The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side. 

4  Oh,  thou  dear,  suffering  Son  of  God, 

How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  movel 
Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood. 
And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love ! 


163 


C.  WESLEY. 


"  It  is  Finished!"  8s,  7s  &  4s. 


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1  TTARK !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
XI     Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky; 

"It  is  finished!" 
Sear  the  dying  Saviour  crj. 


L-^- 


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M. 

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LET. 

4s. 


I 


BIB  SUFFERINGS  AND   DEATH. 

2  *'It  is  finished  r  Oh,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ,  the  Lord: 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law; 
Finished  all  that  God  had  promised; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  from  ^lence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs; 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme: 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name: 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

JONATHAN  EYANS; 


164 


'*  It  is  Finished  r 


CM. 


1  T>EHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
X)     Upon  the  shameful  tree ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 

To  bleed  and  die  for  thee ! 

• 

2  "  My  God,"  he  cries;  all  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend, 
The  gate  of  death  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  '''Tis  finished;  now  the  ransom's  paid! 

Receive  my  soul !"  he  cries : 
Behold,  he  bows  his  sacred  head — 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  tyrant  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine: 
O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  1  a  weblbt. 


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CHRIST. 


ilr 


165 


Christ  Expiring  upon  the  Cross.       L.  M. 


1 


fTlIS  finished!" — so  the  Saviour  cried, 


And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died : 
"  'Tis  finished !" — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  "  'Tis  finished !" — this,  his  dying  groan. 
Shall  sins  of  deepest  hue  atone, 

'And  millions  be  redeemed  from  death 
By  Jesus'  last,  expiring  breath. 

3  "  'Tis  finished !" — Heaven  is  reconciled. 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Keturn,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

4  "  'Tis  finished !" — let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  tliirough  all  the  nations  round : 
"  'Tis  finished !" — let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

C.  STENNET. 


166 


He  gave  Himself /or  Me,  C.  M. 

1  A  LAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleedl 
JOL,    And  did  my  Sovereign  die] 
"Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 

Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown ! 

And  love  beyond  degree !  • 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in. 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  his  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 


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rilB  iltFPBBIMOS  >«T>   DEATH. 


.  M. 


d: 


5  But  drops  of  grief  can  nv  'ei'  reptky 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  awaj; 
Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


WATTi. 


167 


5fNET. 


J.  M. 


A  PUgfim  Sufferer,  0.  M. 

1  A    PILGRIM  through  this  lonely  worlds 
JljL    The  blessed  Saviour  passed; 

A  mourner  all  his  life  was  he, 
A  dying  Lamb  at  last. 

2  That  tender  heart,  that  felt  for  ali. 

For  all,  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 t 
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  through  storm  or  calm. 
To  Zion's  blessed  hill  bonar. 


ibo  The  Efficacious  Fountain. 

1  in^ROM  thy  dear,  pierced  side, 
JC  Unspotted  Lamb  of  God, 
Came  forth  a  mingled  stream 

Of  water  and  of  blood : 
M^  sinful  soul 

There  would  I  lay, 
Till  every  stain 
Is  washed  away, 

2  Tis  from  this  sacred  spring 

A  sovereign  virtue  flows. 
To  heal  my  painful  wounds, 
And  cure  my  deadly  woes: 
Here,  then.  111  bathe, 
And  bathe  again, 
'  Till  not  a  wound 

Or  woe  remain. 


H.M. 


I 


CHRIST. 

3  A  fountain  'tis,  unsealed. 
Divinely  rich  and  free, 
Open  for  all  who  oome, 
And  open,  too,  for  me : 
To  this  pure  fount 

Will  I  repair; 
Come,  sinners,  come, 
There's  mercy  there. 


BEDDOUEL 


xUt/       .  The  Grace  of  God  in  Christ.         L.  M. 

1  "VTATURE  with  open  volume  stands, 
-Li      To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad; 
And  every  labour  of  his  hands 

Shov/s  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man 

His  brightest  form;  of  glory  shines; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn. 
In  jweeious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart,  '' 

When  truth  and  mercy  strangely  join 
To  pierce  his  Son  with  keenesi;  smart, 
And  make  the  purchased  pleasures  mine. 

4  Oh,  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  God,  the  Saviour,  loved  and  died ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

5  I  would  forever  speak  his  name. 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears'  unknown, 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 

And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne.       wattsi 


HIS  RESURRECTION. 


170  "  Christ  is  Rismr  C.  M. 

1  FTIHE  morning  purples  all  the  sky, 
X     The  air  with  praise:]  rings, 
Defeated  heil  stands  sullen  by. 
The  world  exulting  sings: 


HIS  RESUBBEOTION. 

2  While  he,  the  King  all  Btrong  to  saye, 
^      Rends  the  dark  doors  away, 
And,  through  the  brea<;hes  of  the  graye. 
Strides  forth  into  the  day. 

o  Death's  captive,  in  his  gloomy  prison 
Fast  fettered  he  has  lain; 
But  he  has  mastered  death,  is  risen, 
And  now  death  wears  the  chain. 

4  The  shining  angels  cry,  "  Away 

"With  grief;  no  spices  bring; 
Not  tears,  but  songs,  this  joyful  day, 
Should  greet  the  risen  King  I" 

5  Glory  to  God!  our  glad  lips  cry; 

All  praise  and  worship  be 
On  earth,  in  heaven,  to  God  Most  High, 
For  Christ's  great  victory ! 

A.  B.  THOMPSON. 


171 


Day  of  Triumph/ 


7b. 


1  "ITORNING  breaks  upon  the  tomb; 
Jj_L     Jesus  dissipates  its  gloom; 
Day  of  triumph !  through  the  skies. 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise ! 

2  Christians,  dry  your  flowing  tears; 
Chase  those  unbelieving  fears; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 

3  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid. 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade; 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away; 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

4  So  the  rising  sun  appears, 
Shedding  radiance  o'er  the  spheres; 
So  returning  beams  of  light 
Chase  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

WILLIAM  BflNOO  COLLTER. 

97 


CHRIST. 


172 


Praise  fcr  the  Eemrrection.  7b. 

1  A  NGELS,  roll  the  rock  away; 

J-jL     Death,  yi-^ld  up  thy  mighty  prey; 
See !  he  rises  from  the  tomb — 
Bises  with  immortal  bloom. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour:  seraphs,  raise 
Your  triumphant  shouts  of  praise; 

Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound  ' 

Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 

3  lift,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes; 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise;     * 
Hosts  of  angels  on  the  road 
Hail  and  sing  th*  incarnate  God. 

4:  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs, 
Praise  him  with  your  golden  lyres; 
Praise  him  in  your  noblest  songs; 
Praise  him  from  ten  thousand  tongues, 

GIBBONS. 


The  Resurrection. 


L.  M.  D. 


173 

1  TTAIL !  morning  kno^vii  among  the  blest, — 
Xl     Morning  of  ho^^o,  and  joy,  and  love, — 
Of  heavenly  peace  and  holy  rest. 

Pledge  of  the  endless  rest  above. 
Blest  be  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 

Who  from  the  dead  hath  brought  his  Son, 
Hopv^  to  the  lost  was  then  restored, 

And  everlasting  glory  won. 

2  Scarce  ii.'oming  twilight  had  begun 

To  chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
When  Chris  v"^^  arose — unsetting  Sun — 

The  dawn  of  joy's  eternal  day. 
Mercy  looked  down  with  smiling  eye, 

When  our  Immanuel  left  the  dead; 
Faith  marked  his  bright  ascent  on  high, 
,       And  hope,  with  gladness,  ruised  her  head. 

WABDLAW. 
MM 


HIS   BESUBRECTION. 

174       "  The  L(yrd  ia  RUm  Indeedr        L.  M. 

1  rriHE  morning  kindles  all  the  sky, 

JL     The  heavens  resound  with  anthems  high. 
The  shining  angels,  as  they  speed, 
Proclaim,  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed!" 

2  Vainly  with  rocks  his  tomb  was  barred, 
While  Boman  guards  kept  watch  and  ward; 
Majestic  from  the  spoiled  tomb. 

In  pomp  of  triumph  he  has  come ! 

3  When  the  amaz'd  disciples  heard, 

Thoir  hearts  with  speechless  joy  was  stirred; 
Thoir  Lord's  beloved  face  to  see, 
Eager  they  haste  to  Galilee. 

4  His  pierced  hands  to  them  he  shows, 
His  face  with  love's  own  radiance  glows; 
They  with  the  angels'  message  speed, 
And  shout,  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed!" 

5  O  Christ,  thou  King  compassionate ! 
Our  hearts  possess;  on  thee  we  wait; 
Help  us  to  render  praiseb  due 

To  thee,  the  endless  ages  through^  anon. 

X.i  O  Blest  Morning.  C.  M. 

1  "DLEST  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rays 
JL/     Beheld  our  rising  God; 

That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust,  * 

And  leave  his  dark  abode ! 

2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb  % 

The  dead  Redeemer  lay. 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God  in  vain- 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose. 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  Almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay; 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 

The  triumph  of  the  day.  watt  . 

M 


CHPIST. 


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The  JRedeemer  Rose.  H.  M. 

YES,  the  Redeemer  rose, 
The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  raised  his  conquering  head; 
In  wild  dismay,  the  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground  and  sink  away. 

Lo,  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet. 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet: 
Joyful  they  come,  and  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day  to  Jesus'  tomb. 

Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 

Ahd  the  glad  tidings  bear; 
Hark!  as  they  soar  on  high,  .  /  ^ 

What  music  fills  th*  air!  ' 

Their  anthems  say,  "  Jesus,  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead;  he  rose  to-day." 

Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound. 

Redeemed  by  him  from  hell. 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell; 
Transported,  cry — "  Jesus,  who  bled. 
Hath  left  the  dead,  no  more  to  die." 

DODDRIDGE. 


177 


The  Empty  Tomb. 


L.  M. 


1  XTTHEN  I  the  holy  grave  survey, 

▼  V       Whe^e  once  my  Saviour  deigned  to  lie, 
I  see  fulfilled  what  prophets  say, 
And  all  the  power  of  death  defy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim. 

How  weak  the  bands  of  conquered  death; 
Sweet  pledge  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise,  and  draw  immortal  breath. 
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HIS   RESUBBECTION. 


3  JesuSi  once  numbered  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. 

4  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold ! 

See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears ! 
Thou  too  shalt  bear  a  harp  of  gold — 
A  crown  of  joy,  when  he  appears. 

5  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  flesh  forever  with  the  dead. 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 


178 


179 


WALLIN. 

He  Rose  for  Our  JiLstification.         S.  M. 

TO-DAY  the  Saviour  rose. 
Our  Jesus  left  the  dead, 
He  conquered  our  malignant  foes, 
And  Satan  captive  led. 

He  left  his  glorious  throne, 

To  make  our  peace  with  God; 
Blessings  forever  on  his  name — 

He  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

For  us  his  life  he  paid, 

For  us  the  law  fulfilled; 
On  him  our  load  of  guilt  was  laid; 

"We  by  his  stripes  are  healed. 

Ye  saints,  adore  his  name. 
Who  hath  such  mercy  shown; 

Ye  sinners,  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

And  make  his  praises  known.  anon. 


Happy  Mom  I 

THE  happy  morn  is  come; 
The  Saviour  leaves  the  grave; 
His  glorious  work  is  done, 
Almighty  now  to  save : 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 


H.  M. 


101 


CHRIST. 


Who  f    our  charge  shall  lay 

Iniquity  and  guilt? 
All  sin  is  done  away. 

Since  his  rich  blood  was  spilt; 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

Now  the  ungodly  dare 

The  holy  God  draw  near; 
Justice  itself  declares 

No  cause  remains  for  fear; 
Captivity  is  captive  led, 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

Christ  hath  the  ransom  paid; 

The  glorious  work  is  done; 
On  him  our  help  is  laid, 

The  victory  is  won; 
Captivity  is  captive  led. 

Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

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Hail  the  triumphant  Lord!  '      ' ' 

The  resurrection  thou! 
We  bless  thy  sacred  Word, 

Before  thy  throne  we  bow; 
Captivity  is  captive  led. 
Since  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

THOMAS  HAWEIS. 


180 


*^  Risen,  as  He  said!" 


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1  TT  AIL  to  thee,  our  risen  King ! 
XX     Joyfully  thy  praise  we  sing; 
For,  the  mighty  conflict  o'er. 
Now  thou  livest  evermore. 

2  Thou  within  the  tomb  has  slept, 
Angel  guards  thy  vigil  kept ; 
'Twas  their  word  to  Mary  brought 
Tidings  of  the  Lord  she  sought. 

3  "  Seek  him  not  among  the  dead, 
He  is  risen,  as  he  said:" 
Gladdened  by  the  angelic  word, 
Turning,  she  beheld  her  Lord. 


HIS  ASCENSION. 


181 


Fain,  like  Mary,  Lord,  would  we 
In  thy  glorious  presence  be; 
Hear  thy  voice  and  see  thy  face, 
Praise  thee  for  thy  wondrous  grace. 


Redemption  Completed* 


ANON. 


S.  M. 


I  "  fTlHE  Lord  is  risen  indeed;" 
JL      He  lives,  to  die  no  more; 
He  lives,  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead, 
"Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

!2  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed;" 
Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey; 
With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed. 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed;" 

Attending  angels  hear; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

4  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord; 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs, 

To  sing  our  risen  Lord.  kbllt. 


HIS  ASCENSION. 


JLOjmi  Deathf  Resurrection  and  Ascension.    L.  M, 

1  TTE  dies!  the  friend  of  sinners  dies! 
XX     Lo,  Salem's  daughtera  weep  around; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ! 

A  sudden  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 ! 
JesujEf,  the  dead,  reyives  again  i 

109 


CHRIST. 

3  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tombt 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies; 
Chenibic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns; 

Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 

And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains ! 
I, 
6  Say,  "  Live  forever,  wondrous  King, 

Bom  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save !" 

Then  ask  the  monster,  "  Where's  thy  sting  1 

And  whero's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave?" 

WATTS. 


XOO        '  Ascension.  C.  M. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Light, 
JLL     Who  clothed  himself  in  clay, 
Entered  the  iron  gates  of  death, 

And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  See  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies. 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh. 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

3  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns. 

And  scatters  blessings  down; 
Our  Jesus  fills  the  middle  seat 

Of  the  celestial  throne.  ; 

4  Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues,         '  T 

To  reach  his  blest  abode; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs, 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

5  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings, 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 

Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise.  watts. 


HIS  INTEBOI88ION. 


184 


Glories  Attending  Chris fs  Ascension.  L.  M!. 

1  X  ORD,  -when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
-LJ     Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots,  that  attend  thy  state. 

• 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious,  when  the  Lord  was  there; 
While  he  pronounced  his  holy  law. 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  <;an  tell, 
When  all  the  rebel  powers  of  hell. 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all,  in  chains,  like  captives  led. 

4  Raised  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 

He  sent  his  promised  Spirit  down,  , 

With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men. 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

WATTl. 


HIS  INTERCESSION 

185  The  Perfect  Plea.  L.  M. 

1  "DEFORE  the  throne  of  God  above, 
-13     I  have  a  strong,  a  perfect  plea : 
A  gi*eat  High  Priest,  whose  name  is  Love, 
Who  ever  lives  and  pleads  for  me. 

:2  My  name  is  graven  on  his  hands; 
My  name  is  written  on  his  heai't; 
Oh,  know  that  while  in  heaven  he  standi 
No  tongue  can  bid  me  thence  depart. 

3  When  Satan  tempts  me  to  despair. 
And  tells  me  of  the  guilt  within. 
Upward  I  look,  and  see  him  there. 
Who  made  an  end  of  all  my  sin. 


OIllIST. 

4  Because  tlie  smless  Saviour  died. 

My  sinful  soul  is  counted  fk«e; 
For  Qod,  the  Just,  is  satisfied  ' 
To  look  on  him,  and  pardon  me. 

5  Behold  him  there,  the  bleeding  Lambt 

My  perfect,  spotless  righteousness, 
The  great  unchangeable  *'  I  AM," 
The  King  of  glory  and  of  grace. 

€  One  with  himself,  I  cannot  die; 

My  soul  is  purchased  by  his  blood; 
My  life  is  hid  with  Christ  on  high — 
With  Christ,  my  Saviour  and  my  God. 

GHARITIEl  LIES  BUTTB^ 


186 


Iliffh  Priest, 


CM, 


1  "iVrOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
-1.1      Our  great  High  Priest  above. 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care 

And  sympathizing  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  heaven's  exalted  throne^ 

Where  angels  Low  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  hosts  of  light. 
With  matchless  honours  crowned, — 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears. 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christmn  say 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems  and  monuments  and  crowns 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour,  on  our  breasts 

May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 


m 


To  endlesa  agoa  borne. 


SODDBISSa- 


HIS   INTER0E8SI0N. 


187 


9MITB'. 


CM. 


The  Glorious  Advocate!  L.  M. 

WHEIvE  is  my  Godi  does  he  retire 
Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighsl 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies] 

Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye; 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands, 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands  I 

He  sweetens  every  humble  gioan; 

He  recommends  each  broken  prayer; 
Becline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 

Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord, 
With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine ! 

Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

ANNE  STEELB. 


Bissa^ 


A  GO       Christ  a  Merciful  High  Priest.        C.  M. 

1  "VITITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

▼  T        Of  our  High  Priest  above; 
His  heaii  is  full  of  tenderness; 
His  bosom  glows  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within. 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean. 
For  he  hath  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  bears. 

4  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 

In  each  distressing  hour.  watts. 

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CHRIST. 


189 


L.M. 

Peace  and  Hope  through  Christ^s  Intercession. 

1  TTE  lives !  the  great  Redeemer  lives ! 
XX     What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives! 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 

He  pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Kepoated  crimes  awake  our  fears. 

And  justice,  armed  with  frowns,  appears; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  dark,  despairing  thoughts; 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  powerful  intercessions  rise; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend, 
On  thee  our  humble  hopes  depend; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 

For  thou  dost  plead,  and  must  prevail. 

ANNE  STEELE. 


HIS   DOMINION. 


190  "  Lord  of  Alir  C.  M. 

1  A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 
^  -£jL     Let  angels  prostrate  fall ! 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  see4  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall; 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


HIB  DOMINION. 


uM. 

n. 


A 


Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Oh !  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

"We  at  his  feet  may  fall; 
"We'll  join  the  everlasting  song. 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

PERRONBT. 


s; 


^EELE. 


J.  M. 


191 


Adoration  of  ChriaU 


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CROWN  his  head  with  endless  blessing, 
Who,  in  God  the  Father's  name, 
With  compassion  never  ceasing,  ♦ 

Comes  salvation  to  proclaim. 
Hail,  ye  saints,  who  know  his  favour, 

Who  within  his  gates  are  found; 
Hail,  ye  saints,  the  exalted  Saviour, 
Let  his  courts  with  praise  resound. 

Lo,  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee; 

Thee,  our  Saviour !  thee,  ou  r  God  I 
From  his  throne  his  beams  of  glory 

Shine  through  all  the  world  abroad. 
In  his  Word  his  light  arises. 

Brightest  beams  of  truth  and  grace; 
Bind,  oh,  bind  your  sacrifices, 

In  his  courts  your  oflferings  place. 

Jesus,  thee,  our  Saviour  hailing, 

Thee,  our  God,  in  pmise  we  own;. 
Highest  honours,  never  failing. 

Rise  eternal  round  thy  throne; 
Now,  ye  saints,  his  power  confessing, 

In  your  grateful  strains  adore ; 
For  his  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Freely  flows  for  evermore. 

WILLIAM  SOODB. 
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CHRIST. 


192 


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1 


Christ^s  Work  and  Reign.       L.  M .  D. 

"VrOTV"  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise, 
-L^      To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son! 
Awake,  my  voice;  in  heavenly  lays 

Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 
Sing,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 

And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above; 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  the  flight, 

On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

2  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death, 

Th'  almighty  captive  prisoner  lay; 
Th'  almighty  captive  left  the  earth. 

And  rose  to  everlasting  day.  '      I 

JV.mongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 

Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns; 
His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues. 

And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains. 

T':::r.y. --.■:■:■  :.-'_.         -      WATTS. 


193 


110 


"Worthy  the  Lamb r 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
v-^     With  angels  round  th*  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 

But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus:" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  rei^ly, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky. 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 


CM. 


M.  D. 


Ebins. 

WATTS. 


CM. 


es. 


>T> 


HIS  BCMIINI0I7. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 
To  blesB  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


WAITS. 


Hail  to  the  Prince. 


JmM. 


194 

1  TTAIL  to  the  Prince  of  Life  and  Peace, 
XX     Who  holds  the  keys  of  death  and  hell ! 
The  spacious  world  unseen  is  his, 

And  sovereign  power  becomes  him  well! 

2  In  shame  and  torment  once  he  died; 

But  now  he  lives  for  evermore;  '    - 

Bow  down,  ye  saints,  around  his  seat, 
And  all  ye  angel-bands,  adore.  ' 

3  So  live  forever,  glorious  Lord, 

To  crush  thy  foes  and  guard  thy  friends! 
While  all  thy  chosen  tribes  rejoice 
That  thy  dominion  never  ends. 

4  Worthy  thy  hands  to  hold  the  keys, 

Guided  by  v/isdom  and  by  love; 
Worthy  to  rule  o'er  mortal  life. 

O'er  worlds  below  and  worlds  above. 

5  Forever  reign,  victorious  King! 

Wide  through  the  earth  thy  name  be  known; 
And  call  my  longing  soul  to  sing 
Sublimer  anthems  near  thy  throne. 

DODDBIDQB. 


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Croum  Him. 


8s,  7s  &  4s. 


1  T  OOK,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious; 
XJ     See  the  Man  of  Sorrows  now 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious ! 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow : 
Crown  him !  crown  him ! 
Crowns  become  the  victor's  brow. 


Ill 


CHRIST. 

i  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels,  crown  himC 
Kich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 
While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings: 

Crown  him!  crown  him! 
Crown  the  Saviour,  King  of  kings  t 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him. 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim;. 
Saints  and  angels,  crowd  around  him^ 
Own  his  title,  pvaise  his  name ! 

Crown  him!  crown  him! 
Spread  abroad  the  victor's  fame. 

4  Hark,  those  bursts  of  acclamation ! 

Hark,  those  loud,  triumphant  chords  f 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station : 
Oh,  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 

Crown  him !  crown  him ! 
King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords  I 


KELLY, 


Xt/b  Praise  to  Jesus.  L.  M, 

1     A  KOUND  the  Saviour's  lofty  throne,     ' 
XjL    Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand  sing; 
They  worship  him  as  God  alone,  - 

And  crown  him  everlasting  King, 

2  Apprrjach,  ye  saints,  this  God  is  yours  I 

*Tis  Jesus  fills  the  throne  above: 
Ye  cannot  want,  while  God  endures; 
Ye  cannot  fail,  while  God  is  love. 

3  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King! 

To  thee  the  praifcs  of  heaven  belongs; 
Yet  smile  on  us,  who  fain  would  bring         ' 
The  tribute  of  our  humble  songs. 

4  Though  sin  defile  our  worship  here, 

We  hope  ere  long  thy  face  to  view; 
And,  when  our  souls  in  hep  ■"•en  appear, 
We'll  praise  thy  name  as  angels  do. 


113 


KBLLT. 


HIS  DOMINION. 


KELLT, 

L.  M, 


197 


Blessing  and  Honour  to  the  Lamb.     L.  M. 

1  XT  7"  HAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 

T  V       To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  Life,  that  groaned  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Honour  immc  rtal  must  be  paid. 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn;      ;     ■   ^ 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
Ho  wears  a  crown  without  a  thorn. 

4  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men ! 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  n9,me. 

And  every  creature  say  "Amen!"       watts. 


198 


:ellt. 


Christ  Enthroned  and  Worshipped.  8s  &  7s. 

1  TTARK !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
XX     Sound  the  note  of  praise  above; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love. 
See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth; 
Lord  of  Ijife,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth; 
.  When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  Glory,  reign  forever; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown; 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

US 


CHBI8T. 


Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing; 

Bring,  oh,  bring  the  gloriona  day. 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  a;way; 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 

"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 


KBLLT. 


199 


Christ  Enthroned. 


8s  k  7s. 


1  /CHRIST,  above  all  glory  seated! 
\J  King  eternal,  strong  to  save  I 
To  thee.  Death,  by  death  defeated, 

Triumph  high  and  glory  gave. 

2  Thou  art  gone  where  now  is  given 

"What  no  mortal  might  could  gain : 
On  the  eternal  throne  of  heaven. 
In  thy  Father's  power  to  reign,     j  j 

3  There  thy  kingdoms  all  adore  thee. 

Heaven  above  and  earth  below. 
While  the  depths  of  hell  before  thee, 
Trembling  and  defeated  bow. 

4  We,  O  Lord,  with  hearts  -adoring. 

Follow  thee  above  the  sky : 
Hear  our  prayers  thy  grace  imploring. 
Lift  our  souls  to  thee  on  high. 

6  So  when  thou  again  in  glory 

On  the  clouds  of  heaven  shalt  shine. 
We  thy  flock  shall  stand  before  thee, 
'         Owned  for  evermore  as  thine.  anon 


200 


114 


A  Victorious  Saviour. 

CROWNS  of  glory  ever  bright     " 
Rest  upon  the  Conqneror's  head; 
Crowns  of  glory  are  his  right, — 
His,  "  who  liveth  and  was  dead." 


7s. 


HIS   COMINQ. 


aSLLT. 


&  7s. 


2  He  subdued  the  powers  of  hell; 

In  the  fight  he  stood  alone; 
All  his  foes  before  him  fell, 
By  his  single  arm  o'erthrown. 

3  His  the  battle,  his  the  toil; 

His  the  honours  of  the  day; 
His  the  glory  and  the  spoil; 
Jesus  bears  them  all  away. 

4  Now  proclaim  his  deeds  afar; 

Fill  the  world  with  his  renown; 
His  alone  the  victor's  car; 

His  the  everlasting  crown.  KBLLT. 


HIS  COMING. 


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e. 


201 


ANON 


7s. 


> 


JReport  of  the  Watchman, 

1  TXTATCHMAN!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

▼  T       What  its  signs  of  promise  are'? 
Travelleifc!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 
See  that  glory-beaming  star. 

2  Watchman !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell? 
Traveller!  yes;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

3  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller!  blessedness  and  light. 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 

4  Watchman !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller!  ages  are  its  own; 
See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

6  Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller!  darkness  takes  its  flight; 
Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 


7s. 


115 


CHRIST. 


6  Watchman!  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 
Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller!  lo!  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

SIR  J.  BOWRING. 

juKjZi  Second  Advent.  L.  M. 

1  XXTHEN  Christ  came  down  on  earth  of  old, 

tV       He  took  our  nature  poor  and  low; 
He  wore  no  form  of  angel  mould, 

But  shared  our  weakness  and  our  woe. 

2  But  when  he  cometh  back  once  more, 

Then  shall  be  set  the  great  white  throne; 
And  earth  and  heaven  shall  flee  before 
The  face  of  him  that  sits  thereon. 

3  0  Son  of  God!  in  glory  crowned, 

The  Judge  ordained  of  quick  and  dead; 
And  Son  of  Man!  so  pitying  found 

For  all  the  tears  thy  people  shed ;  , 

4  Be  with  us  in  that  awful  hour. 

And  by  thy  crown,  and  by  thy  grave, 
And  all  thy  love  and  all  thy  power, 
In  that  great  day  of  judgment  save ! 


203 


116 


The  Watchful  Servant. 

1  IlT^E  servants  of  the  Lord, 

JL      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  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch! — 'tis  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak  he's  near; 
Mark  every  signal  of  his  hand. 
And  ready  all  appear. 


ANON. 


S.  M. 


HIS  COMING. 


4  Oh,  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crowned. 


aiNG. 

u  M. 
Id, 


DODDRIDGE. 


204 


&.NON. 

3.  M. 


Christ  the  Eedeemer  and  Judge.      L.  M. 

"VrOW  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 
*i.  1      The  wonders  of  his  dying  love : 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest,  , 

To  Jesus,  our  eternal  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed,  '   "       ' 

Let  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes. 
And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move; 

Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once. 
Now  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail. 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day; 

Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  long  delay.  watts. 


205 


''Till  ffe  Come/" 


7s.  6l. 


1  "  nniLL  he  come," — oh,  let  the  words 

JL      Linger  on  the  trembling  chords; 
Let  the  little  while  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen; 
Let  us  think  how  heaven  and  home 
Lie  beyond  that  "  Till  he  come." 

2  Clouds  and  conflicts  round  us  press; 
Would  we  have  one  sorrow  less? 
All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross. 

All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss, 
Death,  and  darkness,  and  the  tomb, 
Only  whisper,  "  Till  he  come." 


117 


0HRI8T.  « 

3  See,  the  feast  of  love  is  spread : 
Drink  the  wine,  and  break  the  bread. 
Sweet  memorials, — till  the  Lord 
Call  US  round  his  heavenly  board; 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some : 
Severed  only  "  Till  he  come." 

BICKERSTETH. 


HIS  CHARACTER  AND  TITLES. 


206  Character  of  Christ.  C.  P.  M. 

1  /^H,  couVl  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
V_/     Oh,     ,  aid  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine : 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sing's 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt,  ^ 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin,  and  wrath  divine; 
rd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness. 
In  which  all-perfect  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine.  '        - 

3  I'd  sing  the  character  he  bears/       * 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears,     i 

Exalted  on  his  throne :   / 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known.  :"     • 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
And  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

When  I  shall  see  his  face : 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend. 

Triumphant  in  his  grace.  medley. 

US 


HIS  CHARAOTBH  AND  TITLES. 


;th. 


M. 


207 


Na/mu  of  Christ  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
XX     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  wear)',  rest. 

3  Dear  Name  1  the  Rock  on  which  I  build. 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place,  & 

And  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace ! 

4  Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  "Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

6  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


NEWTON. 


H- 


LEY. 


jLiyJO  Christ  a  Friend. 

1   /^NE  there  is,  above  all  others. 


8s,  7s  &  7. 


Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costly,  free,  and  i,:now3  no  end. 
They  who  once  his  kindness  prove 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 


im 


0HRI8T. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  their  blood? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 

Keconciled  in  him  to  God. 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed; 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abas'd, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name; 
Now,  above  all  glory  rais'd, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same : 
Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
And  to  all  their  war '  j  attends. 

4  Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  Iiave  above : 
But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 


We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 


NEWTON. 


209 


The  Sympathizing  Priest.  CM. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise 
\J     To  our  ascended  Priest; 

He  entered  heaven  with  all  our  names 
Engraven  on  his  breast. 

2  Below  he  washed  our  guilt  away, 

By  his  atoning  blood; 
Now  he  appears  before  the  throne. 
And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 

3  Clothed  with  our  nature  still,  he  knows 

The  weakness  of  oar  frame. 
And  how  to  shield  us  from  the  foes 

Whom  he  himself  o'ercame.  ' 

4  Nor  time,  nor  distance  e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervour  of  his  love; 
For  us  he  died  in  kindness  here. 
For  us  he  lives  above. 


m 


HIS   CHABACTER  AND   TITLES. 

5  Oil,  may  we  ne'er  forget  his  grace, 
Nor  blush  to  bear  his  name ; 
Still  may  our  hearts  hold  fast  his  faith, 

Our  lips  his  praise  proclaim.  anok. 


210 


TON. 


M. 


Prophet^  Priestj  and  King.         H.  M, 

1  TOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

€/      Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power,  , 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore; 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth,  , 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  : 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven. 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

5  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 
'  Offered  his  blood  and  died; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  0  thou  almighty  Lord ! 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King! 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword. 

Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing : 
Thine  is  the  power;  behold,  I  sit, 
In  willing  bonds,  before  thy  feet, 

5  Now  let  my  soul  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 

To  conquest  and  a  crown: 
A  feeble  saint  shall  win  the  day. 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  ^ay. 

WATTS. 

I  m 


r" 


CHRIST. 

211  The  WoAfy  Truth,  and  Life.  C.  M. 

1  rpHOIJ  art  the  "Way;  to  thee  alone 
JL      From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 

Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth;  thy  Word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  ai'm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  life; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

GEORGE  W.  DOANB. 


jitjuu  Lamb  of  Sacrifice!        >    s 

1  TESTIS,  the  Lamb  of  God,—  ^ 
V      Who  us  from  hell  to  raise. 
Hast  shed  thy  reconciling  blood, — 

We  give  thee  endless  praise. 

2  God,  and  yet  man,  thou  art!        ' 

True  God,  tnie  man,  art  thou; 
,  Of  man,  and  of  man's  earth  a  part. 
One  with  us  thou  art  now. 

3  Great  Sacrifice  for  sin. 

Giver  of  life  for  life. 
Restorer  of  the  peace  within, 
True  ender  of  the  strife; 

4  To  thee,  the  Christ  of  God, 

Thy  saints  exulting  sing; 

The  bearer  of  our  heavy  load, 

Our  own  anointed  King. 


S.  M. 


BIB   CHARAOTER' AND  TITLI8. 


M. 


5  True  lover  of  the  lost, 

From  heaven  thou  earnest  down, 
To  pay  for  bouIs  the  righteous  cost, 
And  claim  them  for  thine  own. 

6  Rest  of  the  weary,  thou ! 

To  thee,  our  rest,  we  come; 
In  thee  to  find  our  dwelling  now, 
Our  everlasting  home. 


BONAR 


213 


Immambel. 


CM. 


)OANB. 


S.  M. 


1  T\EAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
JL/     My  Jesus  and  my  God, 

Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love,      * 
Or  trifle  with  thy  bloodi 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again; 
*Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  the  Incarnate  Mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 


u* 


214 


Christ  is  King! 

1  "pEJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King, 
X\     Your  Ix)rd  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore : 

lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 

Bejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 


WATTS. 


H.  M. 


m 


fp^ 


CHRIST. 

Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love; 
"When  he  had  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  his  seat  above : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

His  kingdom  cannot  fail; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell  , 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given: 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice.        '    « 

He  all  his  foes  shall  quell,        ,    ^^ 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy: 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice.    ,  ^ 

Rejoice  in  glorious  hope; 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice; 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound.  Rejoice. 

C.  WESLEY. 


215 


m 


Christ  in  Glory.  '  CM. 

1  "OEHOLB  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
JlJ    Amidst  his  Father's  throne; 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 

And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  Church  adore  around. 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet,      J    J 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise; 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints. 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 


HIS   CHARACTER  AND   TITLES. 


Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 

Forever  on  thy  head. 

Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 

And  we  shall  reign  with  thee.  watts. 


216 


Christ  is  All.  C.  M. 

1  T'VE  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price! 
X     My  heart  doth  aing  for  joy; 

And  sing  I  must,  for  Ch'.ist  is  mine  1 
Christ  shall  my  song  employ. 

2  Christ  is  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 

My  Prophet  full  of  light. 
My  great  High  Priest  before  the  throne, 
My  King  of  heavenly  might.  / 

3  For  he  indeed  is  Lord  of  lords,  . 

And  he  the  King  of  kings; 
He  is  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
With  healing  in  his  wings. 

4  Christ  is  my  peace;  he  died  for  me. 

For  me  he  gave  his  blood, 
"  And,  as  my  wondrous  Sacrifice, 
Offered  himself  to  God. 

5  Christ  Jesus  is  my  All  in  All, 

My  comfort  and  my  love; 

My  life  below,  and  he  shall  be 

My  joy  and  crown  above. 


JOHN  MASON 


217  All  Hail! 

1         A  LL  hail,  incarnate  God ! 


H.M. 


The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee  in  sacred  writ 
With  joy  our  eyes  behold; 
Still  does  thine  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 


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CHRIST. 

To  thee  the  hoary  head 

Its  silver  honours  pays; 
To  thee  the  blooming  youth 
Devotes  his  brightest  days; 
And  every  age  their  tribute  bring, 
And  bow  to  thee,  all-conquering  King. 

Oh,  haste,  victorious  Prince, 
That  happy,  glorious  day, 
"When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 
Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway; 
Oh,  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes. 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies ! 

All  hail,  triumphant  Lord ! 
Eternal  be  thy  reign; 

Behold  the  nations  sue 

'    To  wear  thy  gentle  chain : 
When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  forever  sure. 

ELIZABETH  SCOTT. 


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Jehovah-Jesus,  L.  M. 

1  rriHERE  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
JL      Jehovah-Jesus !  name  divine ! 

On  which  to  rest  for  sins  forgiven, 
For  peace  with  God,  for  hope  of  heaven. 

2  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
When  cares,  and  fears,  and  griefs  are  mine, 
That,  with  a  gracious  power,  can  heal 
Each  care^  and  fear,  and  grief  I  feel. 

S  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
When  called  my  spirit  to  resign, 
To  bear  me  through  that  latest  strife, 
And  e'en  in  death  to  be  my  life. 

4  Name  above  every  name !  thy  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days : 
Jehovah-Jesus!  name  divine  1 
Bock  of  salvaticail  thoa  art  mine.  anon. 


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HIS   PRAISE. 


The  Best  Name. 


CM. 


1  TESTIS,  the  name  high  over  all, 
V      In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky; 
Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 

And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2  Jesus,  the  name  to  sinners  dear. 

The  name  to  sinners  given; 
It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear; 
It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 


3  Oh,  th-^t  the  world  might  taste  and  see 

The  riches  of  his  grace; 
The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me, 
Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

4  Hio  only  righteousness  I  show, 

His  saving  truth  proclaim: 
'Tis  all  my  business  here  below,    J  ^    • 
To  ci/,  Behold  the  Lamb ! 

5  Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath 

I  may  but  gasp  his  name; 
Preach  him  to  all,  and  cry  in  death. 

Behold,  behold  the  Lamb]         c.  weslet. 


HIS    PRAISE. 


JmijUxJ  Praise  to  Christ. 

1  f\Eif  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
Vy     My  great  Redeemer's  praise. 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace  1 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim. 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad. 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 


C.  M- 


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3  Jesus,  the  name  that  calms  our  fearsj. 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 
Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 

*Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace  f  ' 

4  He  speaks,  and,  listening  to  his  voice^ 

New  life  the  dead  receive:  ' 

The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice. 
The  humble  poor  believe.  ! 

5  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb. 

Your  loosened  tongues  employ: 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come. 

And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy!  c.  weslet- 


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Salvation.  ;'      CM. 

1  O  ALVATION !  oh,  the  joyful  sound! 
lO     'Tis  pleasure  to  our  earp ! 

A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound,    ' 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay;    ^ 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine,.    *        - 
To  see  a  heavenly  day.  ^  ^ 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  ai'ound,       - 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound ! 

4  Salvation !  O,  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs :  f  v  ■  <^ 

Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  thy  name. 

Thy  name  inspire  our  songs.  watts. 


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m. 


Alto ff ether  L&oely.  C.  M. 

1  rilO  Christ  the  Lord  let  Q^rQvy  tongue 
JL      Its  noblest  tribute  bring: 
When  he's  the  subject  of  the  song,, 
Who  can  refuse  to  singi 


HIS   PRAISE. 


2  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

TJpon  his  awful  brow: 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned! 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

3  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men: 
Fairer  he  is  than  all  the  fair 

That  fill  the  heavenly  train.  "    * 

4  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  Ustress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief : 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give,         f 

Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 

S.  STENNETT. 


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o.    ' 

O  CM. 

"  Unto  You  who  Believe^  He  is  Precious." 

1  rilHE  Sa™ur !  oh,  what  endless  charms 
JL      Dwell  in  that  blissful  sound  1 

Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  delight  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joy  divine 

In  rich  profusion  flow 
For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

3  The  mighty  Former  of  the  skies 

Descends  to  our  abode, 
While  angels  view,  with  wondering  eyes, 
And  hail  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  How  rich  the  depths  of  love  divine ! 

Of  bliss,  a  boundless  store ! 
Dear  Saviour  1  let  me  call  thee  minel 

I  cannot  wish  for  more.  anna  steejle. 


CHRIST. 


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A  Song  to  the  Shepherd.  C.  M. 

1  rjnO  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, 
i      A  grateful  song  I'll  raise; 

Oh,  lot  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  comfoi'ts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

3  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppressed; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

4r  Lead  on,  dear  Shepherd!  led  by  thee, 
No  evil  shall  I  fear; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  thy  fold  above. 
And  praise  thee  better  there. 

HIGGINBOTHAM. 


•   I 


22^0  Prcdse  to  Christ.  lis. 

1  "\7"E  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, 

i      And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name; 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save;        , ,.    , 
Yet  still  he  is  nigh,  his  presence  we  have; 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sing. 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3  "  Salvation  to  God  who  sits  on  the  throne,"  ., 
Let  all  cry  aloud  and  honour  the  Son;  ^ 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim. 

Fall  do^  a  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right, 
All  gloiy  and  power,  and  wisdom  and  might, 
All  honour  and  blessing:,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  and  iodOnlte  love. 

C.  WESLEY. 


HIS   PBAI8E. 


M. 


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jii^K}  Clmst  Reigmng.  L.  M. 

1  r\  CHEIST!  the  Lord  of  heaven,  to  thee, 
\J     Clothed  with  all  majesty  divine. 
Eternal  power  and  glory  be; 

Eternal  praise  of  right  is  thine. 

2  Reign,  Prince  of  Life,  who  once  thy  brow 

Didst  yield  to  wear  the  wounding  thorn; 
Beign,  throned  beside  the  Father  now, 
Adored  the  Son  of  God  first-bom. 

3  From  angel  hosts  that  round  thee  stand. 

With  forms  more  pure  than  spotless  snow, 
From  the  bright,  burning  seraph  band, 
Let  praise  in  loftiest  numbers  flow.      * 

4  To  thee,  the  Lamb,  our  mortal  songs. 

Bom  of  deep,  fervent  love,  shall  rise;    '  *-- 
All  honour  to  thy  name  belongs. 
Our  lips  would  sound  it  to  the  skies. 

6  Jesus'  all  earth  shall  speak  the  word; 
Jesus!  all  heaven  shall  sound  it  still; 
Lnmanuel,  Saviour,  Conqueror,  Lord, 
Thy  praise  the  universe  shall  fill. 

BAY  PALMER. 

ju^ii  Praise  to  Christ  from  AU.  C.  M. 

1  "WT'E  sing  to  thee,  thou  Son  of  God, 

T  ▼        Fountain  of  life  and  grace; 

We  praise  thee.  Son  of  Man,  whose  blood 

Redeemed  our  fallen  race. 

* 

2  Thee  we  acknowledge  God  and  Lord, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Who  art  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
■    .       Worthy  o'er  both  to  reign. 

3  The  prophets'  goodly  fellowship, 

In  radiant  garments  drest. 
Praise  thee,  thou  Son  of  God,  and  vQxg 
The  fulness  of  thy  reet. 


CHRIST. 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company 

Thy  righteous  praise  proclaim; 
■  The  martyred  army  glorify 
Thine  everlasting  name. 

5  Throughout  the  world,  thy  Churches  join 

To  call  on  thee,  their  Head, 
Brightness  of  Majesty  Divine, 

Who  every  power  has  made.  cennick. 


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Praise  to  the  Saviour.  S.  M, 

1  A  "WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
J-jL  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ! 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue,    , 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name ! 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above,  i  f 

For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing,  till  we  feel  our  hearts  ,  •   .  - 

Ascending  with  our  tongues; 
Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing !  "  '  ' ;;  r  c 

Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day  -   -*    v^^ 

In  Christ,  th'  exalted  King.  ^  -I 

5  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say,  , 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come !" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away 

To  our  eternal  home.  Hammond. 


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132 


Chrisfs  Commission.  C.  M. 

1   /^OME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
\J     With  new,  melodious  songs; 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 


HIS   PRAISE. 


CK. 


M. 


2  So  strange^  bo  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never- die. 

4  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls         ■    - 

^ccept  thine  offered  grace; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 

And  give  the  Father  praise.  watts. 


■■■ 


JD. 


M. 


^0\J  The  Lamb  of  Sacrifice. 

1  "VrOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
-Ll      On  Jewish  altars  slain. 


S.  M. 


Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace. 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

6  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love.  WATTS. 


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THE  nOT.Y  SPTBTT. 


231  JS)UrU  of  Truth. 

:   qPIRlT  of  Tiutlil  i.ii  iliiH  thy  d.iy, 
k3     To  i\uw  for  hol|»  wt»  tiry, 


0.  M. 


To  f(uuKi  UH  through  thu  droiuy  way 
Of  dark  inortulity. 

2  Wt»  uhU  not,  Lord,  tl»«  olovou  iluino 

Or  ton^uoH  of  variouH  toiu^; 
Dut  Unxfi  thy  praiHivs  to  proohdin, 
With  forvuur  iu  our  owu. 

3  Wo  mourn  not  tluit  proplu^tic  8kUl 

Is  found  on  oarth  no  nioro; 
Knough  for  uh  to  traco  thy  will 
In  fcJcriptuiti'H  HaoiHul  loro. 

4  Though  tongnoa  shall  coaso  and  power  decay, 

And  knowlodgtt  onipty  provo, 
Do  tliou  thy  ti-onibling  sorvantH  stay 
With  faith,  with  hope,  witli  lovo. 

HBDER. 


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232 


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Prayer  to  the  Spirit 

1  T  ORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
JLi     In  this  aeceptod  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  thy  power! 

2  We  meet  witli  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place. 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spiiit  of  all  gnice. 

3  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 
One  soul,  one  fjeeling  breathe. 


S.  M. 


rniB   HOIiY  MPIBIT. 


4  Tlift  yminpf,  tlio  ohl  inHpini, 

Willi  wiHiloia  from  iiWovn, 

Aiul  ^ivo  IIH  liriirtN  IUmI  t^UI^UOH  of  fifO 

To  pruy,  iukI  pntim^  uiid  lovo. 

5  Spirit  of  ti'uili,  In^  thou 

In  lifo  itiiil  Wniti)  our  (luido; 
()  Hjurit  of  luloptiou,  now 

May  wo  l»o  Hltuotilioa.  MONTGOMEUV. 

wflf  I  Vrayvrfor  the  Spirit.  0.  M. 

1  riNTIIiroNKI)  oil  hi^li,  Aliniffhty  Lord, 
XJ     'I'lio  Holy  (JlioHt  Hriid  dov/ii; 

Fulfil  in  IIH  thy  faithful  Word, 
And  all  thy  nioriiinH  urown. 

2  Thou^di  on  our  Ik^iuIh  no  ton^iu^H  of  iiro 

TImir  wondroim  pow<irH  Inipart, 
»        Grant,  Saviour,  what  wo  inoHt  doHiro, 
Thy  Spirit  iu  our  hoart, 

3  Spirit  of  lifts  and  li^^it,  and  lovo, 

Thy  hoavonly  iniluonco  K'^^J 
Quickoii  our  hoiiIh,  horn  from  above, 
In  (JhriHt  that  wo  may  live. 

4  To  our  lH!ni^ht(!d  mindn  rovcal 

Tho  ^lori(!H  of  hiw  graco, 
And  brinj^  uh  wlmro  no  cloudB  conceal 
Tho  hrightn(!HH  of  hiH  face. 

6  His  lovo  within  uh  Bhed  abroad, 
Lifo'n  ovor-Hi)ringing  well, 
Till  Ood  in  uh,  and  we  in  God, 
.  In  lovo  eternal  dwell.  HAWEIS, 


234 


Sovereignty  of  the  Spirit, 

1   fTlHE  blessed  Spirit,  like  tho  wind, 
JL      Blows  when  and  where  he  please; 
How  hapjiy  arc  the  men  who  feel 
The  Boul  enlivening  breeze  | 


CM. 


13P 


THE  HOLT  SPIRIT. 

2  He  moulds  the  carnal  inind  afresh, 

Subdues  the  power  of  sin, 
Transforms  the  heart  of  stone  to  flesh, 
And  plants  his  grace  within. 

3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

Applies  redeeming  blood. 
Bids  both  our  guilt  and  fear  remove. 
And  brings  us  home  to  God. 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead,  benighted  soul  ; 

With  light  and  life  and  joy;  .  , 

None  can  thy  mighty  power  control,       | 
Or  shall  thy  work  destroy. 

BEDDOME. 


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Comey  Holy  Spirit. 


S.  M. 


196 


1  r\  HOLY  Spii'it,  come,  i      . 
\^     And  Jesu**' love  declare; 

Oh,  tell  us  of  our  heavenly  home, 
And  guide  us  safely  there, 

2  Our  unbelief  remove  '' 

By  thine  almighty  breath; 
Oh,  work  the  wondrous  work  of  love,    . 
The  mighty  work  of  faith. 

3  Come  with  resistless  power, 

Come  with  almighty  grace,  '' 

Come  with  the  long-expected  shower,     :^ 
And  fall  upon  this  place.  ^  ' 

4  Give  us  the  melting  soul. 

Give  us  the  will  subdued. 
Give  us  the  streams  of  grace,  to  roll 
Over  a  heart  renewed. 

5  We  bless  thee  for  thy  grace, 

And  thine  almighty  power; 
We  bless  thee  for  thy  holy  place, 
And  this  accepted  hour. 

OSWALD  ALLEN. 


TBB   HOLT  tPIBlT. 


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DUE. 


.  M. 


The  Comforter.  0.  M. 

1  TTTHY  should  the  children  of  a  King 

T  ▼        Jto  mourning  all  their  days] 
Great  Comforter!  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven] 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love,  ' 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 


Wilt  safe  convey  me  home. 


WATTS. 


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JLEN. 


*  Eternal  Spirit.  L.  M. 

1  TjlTERNAL  Spirit,  we  confess 

-Hi     And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  the  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sinj 
All  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind. 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

WATTS. 
JL  1J7 


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238 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 


,The  Work  of  the  Spirit 


S.  M. 


1  'mis  God,  the  Spirit,  leadiU 

X      In  paths  before  unknown; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  onr  way; 
And  hope  at  last  to  I'each  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  *Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  tiaat  works  to  do; 
Hfe  is  the  power  by  which  we  act. 


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His  be  the  glory  too. 


"  Grieve  Not  the  Spirit.^* 


BEDDOME. 


CM. 


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I8S 


1  rriHE  God  of  grace  will  never  leave 
JL      Or  cast  away  his  own; 

And  yet,  when  we  his  Spirit  griev^ 
His  comforts  are  withdrawn. 

2  If  noisy  war,  or  strife,  abound. 

We  grieve  the  peaceful  Dove;  »- 

His  gracious  aid  is  ever  found 

In  paths  of  truth  and  love. 

"'<■{  ''^'.■]'"-    '-'- 

3  Should  we  indulge  one  secret  sin. 

Or  disregard  his  laws,  ^ '' 

His  succour  and  support,  withJTi, 
The  Spirit,  vexed,  withdraws. 

4  Forbid  it,  gracious  Lord,  that  we 

Who,  from  thy  hand,  receive 
The  Spirit's  power  to  make  us  free, 

Should  e'er  that  Spirit  grieve.  anon. 


THB   HOLT   SPIRIT. 

jlmi^yj  Heavenly  Dove.  7i. 

1  TTOLY  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
XX     Breathe  upon  ns  from  above; 
And  with  sweet,  celestial  fire, 
Zeal  inflame,  and  love  inspire. 

2  On  this  congregation  pour 
Heavenly  blessings,  like  a  shower; 
Streams  of  grace  upon  us  shed; 
Teach  the  living,  raise  the  dead. 

3  Bid  each  groundless  doubt  depart; 
Bind  up  every  broken  heart; 
Warm  the  frozen,  cheer  the  faint, 

.    Feed  and  comfort  every  saint. 

4  Every  soul  do  thou  engage; 
Every  Christian's  grief  assuage; 
Be  our  Counsellor  and  Guide; 

Lead  to  Jesus  crucified.  Joseph  irons. 


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Pleading/  the  Promise  of  the  Spirit,   H.  M. 

1  /^  THOU  that  hearest  prayer, 
V-/  Attend  our  humble  cry,  . 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessings  from  on  high; 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  Word; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry; 
.     If  they,  with  love  sincere. 

Their  varied  wants  supply, — 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when"  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father,  thou; 

We,  children  of  thy  grace; 
Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place: 
So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame^ 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 


THE   HOLT   SPIRIT. 

4  Oh,  may  that  sacred  fire, 

Descending  from  above, 
Our  languid  hearts  inspire 

With  fervent  zeal  and  love: 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
And  teach  our  grovelling  souls  to  rise. 

6  And  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations.  Lord, 
With  great  success  to  crown 

The  preaching  of  thy  Word: 
Till  heathen  lands  shall  own  thy  sway. 
And  cast  their  idol  gods  away. 


J.  BURf  ON. 


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Source  of  Light  L.  M. 

1  p<OME,  blessed  Spirit!  source  of  light! 
\J     Wtose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined. 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, — 

The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  Word  reveals; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way, 
Thy  book  unfold,  and  loose  the  seals. 

3  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray. 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad. 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way. 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 


BEDDOME. 


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140 


The  Spirit  Invoked.  L.  M. 

COME,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above. 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love : 
Oh,  turn  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone. 
And  let  thy  sovereign  power  be  known. 

Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  contrite  sorrow  rise; 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 


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THE   HOLT   SPIRIT. 


\ 


0]i,  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
In  crowds  around  thy  temple-gate  1 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  Church  arise; 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  gi*eat, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

DODDBIDGB. 


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jU  44:  Prayer  for  the  Spirit.  Ss  ^  7s. 

1  TTOLY  source  of  consolation, 

XX     Light  and  life  thy  grace  imparts; 
Visit  us  in  thy  compassion; 

Guide  our  minds  and  fill  our  hearts. 

2  Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Thou  canst  bring  us  from  above; 
Lord,  we  ask  that  heavenly  treasure, 
Wisdom,  holiness,  and  love. 

3  Dwell  within  us,  blessed  Spirit; 

Where  thou  art  no  ill  can  come; 
>.  Bless  us  now,  through  Jesus'  merit; 
Beign  in  every  heart  and  home. 


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The  Comforter. 

1  "jDLEST  Comforter  Divine, 
Xj     Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 

And  guide  our  souls  above. 

2  Draw  us  with  still  small  voice. 

From  every  sinful  way, 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 


▲NON. 


S.  M. 


141 


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TLIE   HOLY   8PIBIT. 


Oh,  fill  thou  every  heart 
With  love  to  all  our  race! 

Great  Comforter,  to  us  impart 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 


ANON. 


246 


Our  Gua/rdian  and  Guide.  L.  M. 

1  /^lOME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
V-^     With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display. 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way,    ' ' 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest. 

To  be  with  him  forever  blest;  ' 

Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share, 
FuJuess  of  joy  forever  there.  brownb. 


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142 


The  Spirit's  Work. 

1  TTOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
XI     Unconscious  of  its  load! 
The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  rise 

'         To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught,  beneath  a  power  divine. 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
*Tis  thine,  almighty  Spirit !  thine. 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine,  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise; 
To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall, 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes; — ^^ 


CM. 


THE  HOLT  SPIRIT. 


To  chase  the  shades  of  d^ath  awaj, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live; 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  raj, 


'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 


STBELB. 


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Heaverdy  Dove.  C.  M. 

1  i^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
\J  With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look !  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ! 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

5  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs; 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor,  dying  rate, — 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great] 

6  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dbve, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 


And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


WAITS. 


154:1/         Breathings  after  the  Spirit. 

•1  TTOLY  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
XX     Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away; 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  has  sin,  withou '  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 


Ts. 


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THB   HOLT  SPIRIT. 


S  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart; 
Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne ; 
Beign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 


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SEXD. 


B.  M. 


fj  \J  The  Spirit  Present, 

1  mHE  Holy  Ghost  is  here, 
Jl      Where  saints  in  prayer  agree; 

As  Jesus'  parting  gift,  he's  near 
Each  pleading  company. 

2  Not  far  away  is  he,  '     • 
To  be  by  prayer  brought  nigh; 

But  here  in  present  majesty,  *  \ 

As  in  his  courts  on  high. 

3  He  dwells  within  our  soul,  * 
An  ever-welcome  Guest; 

He  reigns  with  absolute  control 
As  Monarch  in  the  breast. 

4  Our  bodies  are  his  shrine, 
And  he  th' indwelling  Lord: 

All  hail,  thou  Comforter  divine  I 
Be  evermore  adored. 

5  Obedient  to  thy  will. 
We  wait  to  feel  thy  power; 

O  Lord  of  life,  our  hopes  fulfil, 
And  bless  this  hallowed  hour, 

CHARLES  H.  SPURGEOW. 


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144 


Sanctifying  Power. 

1  /^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
\j     Let  thy  brigh^j  beams  arise, 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds. 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 


S.  M. 


THE  HOLT   SPIRIT. 


RSXP. 


J.  M, 


2  Bevive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts,  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  Grod. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part,  ^ 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  we  shall  know,  and  praise,  and  Jovg 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee!  hart. 


•V- 


QEOV. 


3.  M. 


252 


Witness  of  the  Spirit  Desired. 

1  ri  RACIOUS  Spirit,  Love  divine, 
vT    Let  thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilt}"  fears  remove; 

Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God; 
"Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine; 
Keep  us.  Lord,  forever  thine. 


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THE  HOLY   SPIRIT. 


253 


Spirit  of  Holiness.  C.  M. 

1  ^PIRIT  of  holiness,  descend; 
lO     Thy  people  wait  for  thee; 
Thine  ear,  in  kind  compassion,  lend; 

Let  us  thy  mercy  see. 

2  Behold,  thy  weary  churches  wait, 

With  wishful,  longing  eyes; 
Let  us  no  more  lie  desolate; 
Oh,  bid  thy  light  arise ! 

3  Thy  light,  that  on  our  souls  hath  shone, 

Leads  us  in  hope  to  thee; 
Let  us  not  feel  its  rays  alone — 
Alone  thy  people  be. 

4  Oh,  bring  our  dearest  friends  to  God; 

Remember  those  we  love; 
Fit  them,  on  earth,  for  thine  abode; 
Fit  them  for  joys  above. 

6  Spirit  of  holiness,  'tis  thine 
To  hear  our  feeble  prayer; 
Come,  for  we  wait  thy  power  divine, 

Let  us  thy  mercy  ^are.  s.  f.  smith. 


Jmi04:         Regeneration  hy  the  Spirit,  C.  M. 

1  "VrOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
-1-1      Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 

Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace. 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  ^vind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh. 
Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind. 

And  forms  the  man  afresh.  '  . 


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CM. 


Our  quickened  souls  awake,  and  rise 
From  tbeir  long  sleep  of  deach ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


WATTS. 


>ne. 


.  SMITH. 


CM. 


255 


The  Spirit  Entreated  to  Stay,         L.  M. 

1  C1TAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

lO     Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received, — 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved. 

3  Yet,  oh,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honour  of  my  great  High  Piiest; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4  Now,  Lord,  my  weary  soul  release, 

Upraise  me  with  thy  powerful  hand; 
Oh,  guide  me  into  perfect  peace. 

And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land! 

C.  WESLEY. 


THE  SCEIPTURES. 


256 


Worth  of  the  Bible. 


CM. 


1  TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
XI     By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 

To  lead  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  O'er  all  the  strait  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  cast; 

A  light  whose  never-weary  ray  • 

Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 


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THB  SCRIPTURES. 


3  It  sweetly  clieers  our  fainting  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears;  ^ 

Life,  light,  and  comfort  it  imparts, 
And  calms  our  anxious  fears. 

i  This  lamp  through  all  the  dreary  night 
Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

RIPPON'S  COLLECTION. 

jLiO  i  Sure  Word  of  Propheiry.  L.  M. 

1  T*  ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

XJ     Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord; 
Thy  hands  have  brouglio  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  Word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 

How  fii-m  our  hope  and  comfort  stands  I 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 


2 


WATTS. 


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Preciou^ness  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  TTOLY  Bible,  book  divine, 

JLL     Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine ! 
Mine  to  tell  me  whence  I  came;. 
Mine  to  teach  me  what  I  am; 

2  Mine  to  chide  me  when  I  rove; 
Mine  to  show  a  Savicur's  love; 
Mine  thou  art  to  guidt  and  guard; 
Mine  to  punish  or  reward; 


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THE  8CRIPTUBES. 


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3  Mine  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless; 
Mine  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death; 

4  Mine  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom; 
O !  thou  holy  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine. 

JOHN  BURTON. 


ECTION. 


L.  M. 


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Bible  Suited  to  Our  Wants.  0.  M. 

1  T^ATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  Word 
J-      What  endless  glory  shines; 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  'Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  dnd; 
Kiches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  Eedeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
,      And  still  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  forever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  Word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

AN^A  ST£ELB. 


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"  Thy  Word  is  the  Joy  of  My  Heart."  CM. 

1  T  ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
JLJ     I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord; 
And  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears. 
But  in  thy  written  Word. 

1^ 


THB  SCRIPTURES. 


2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
In  almost  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

5  0,  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 

That  leads  to  thy  right  hand.  watts. 


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God^s  Glory  in  the  Word. 


L.  M. 


1  nnHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
JL      In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines; 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  Word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 

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

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 

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

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest. 

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

5  Great  Sun  of  Bighteousness,  arise; 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heaveniy  light; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise; 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

WATTS. 


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M. 


The  Bible  a  Light.  C.  M. 

1  TXTHAT  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page  I 

W       Majestic,  like  the  sun, 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age; 
It  gives,  but  bon'ows  none. 

2  The  power  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gi-acious  light  and  heat; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display. 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love. 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 

In  brighter  worlds  above.  COWPEB. 

^\}0  Jesus  Seen  in  the  Bible.  C.  M. 

1  rilHOU  lovely  Source  of  true  delight, 
JL      Whom  I  unseen  adore ! 

Unveil  thy  beauties  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

2  Thy  gloiy  o'er  creation  shines; 

But  in  thy  sacred  Word, 

I  read  in  fairer,  brighter  lines. 

My  bleeding,  dying  Lord. 

3  'Tis  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sins  and  sorrows  rise, 
Thy  love,  with  cheerful  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  heart  supplies. 

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THE  SeSIPTUKBS. 


4  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  light, 
*  Oh,  come  with  blissful  ray; 
Break  radiant  through  the  shades  of  night. 
And  chase  my  fears  away.       '       Steele. 


^0*4"  Power  of  God^s  Word. 

1  T>EHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
-D     Begins  his  glorious  waj ; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes. 

It  spreads  diviner  light; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  Word ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just; 
Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord,       i  ■ 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given! 
Oh,  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


S.  M. 


WATTS. 


265 


163 


L.  P.  M. 

Delight  and  Instruction  from  the  Bible.   : 

1  T  LOVE  the  volume  of  thy  Word; 

X     What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 
To  souls  benighted  and  distressed! 

Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way; 

Thy  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  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin. 

And  gives  a  free  but  large  reward. 


THE  SCBIPTUBES. 


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Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts! 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain; 
Aocept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise. 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace. 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain.        watts. 


266 


cs. 


ExceUency  of  the  Scriptures.  C.  M. 

1  X  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
-Li    To  form  one  perfect  book; 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine. 

How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below, — 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go. 

4  Our  faith  and  love  and  every  grace 

Fall  far  below  thy  Word; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 


Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 


WATTS. 


267 


Light  from  the  Bible.  L.  M. 

UPON  the  gospel's  sacred  page 
The  gathered  beams  of  ages  shine; 
And,  as  it  hastens,  every  age 

But  ma-ies  its  brightness  more  divine. 

On  mightier  wing,  in  loftier  flight. 

From  year  to  year  does  knowledge  soar; 

And,  as  it  soars,  the  gospel  light 
Becomes  effu^ent  more  and  more. 

L  199 


MAX  LOST. 

3  More  glorious  still,  as  centuries  roll, 

New  regions  blest,  new  powers  unfurled. 
Expanding  with  the  expanding  soul, 
Its  radiance  shall  o'erflow  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  sweeps  the  lingering  mists  away. 

BOWBING, 


MAN 


268 


MAN   LOST. 


Sense  of  Deprcmty. 


CM. 


1  /^  BEAT  King  of  glory  and  of  grace, 
VJT     We  own  with  humble  shame, 
How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race. 

And  our  first  fia.ther's  name.  - 

2  We  live  estranged,  afar  from  God,    ^ 

And  love  the  distance  well; 
With  haste  re  run  the  dangerous  road 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 


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3  And  can  such  rebels  be  restored? 

Such  natures  made  divine? 
Let  sinners  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 
'  And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 

4  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high, 

Where  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh. 
And  turn  his  foes  to  fnends. 


VA 


WATSa, 


MAN   LOST. 


269 


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!il. 


Shapen  in  Iniquity,  L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  vile,— conceived  in  sin,       ' 
jLi     And  bom  unholy  and  unclean; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart; 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  0  Lord,  I  fall  before  thy  face; 
My  only  reftige  is  thy  grace: 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

4  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast. 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

5  Jesus,  my  Grod,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone : 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow; 
No  human  power  could  cleanse  me  so. 

WATTS. 


270 


MarCs  State  hy  Natwre. 


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1  TTOW  heavy  is  the  night 
XX     That  hangs  upon  our  eyes. 
Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light, 

O'er  our  dark  souls  arise. 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  Heaven; 
But,  in  his  righteousness  arrayed. 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways: 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  ^prace. 


S.  M. 


W 


MAN   LOST. 


4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cruel  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways 

To  bring  us  near  to  God, 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace. 
And  thine  atoning  blood.  watts. 


271 


I  / 


None  Righteous !  S.  M. 

1  AH,  how  shall  fallen  man        ' 
J\.    Be  just  before  his  God? 

If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict,  inquiring  eyes, 

Could  wo  for  one  of  thousand  faults    ^ 

A  just  excuse  devise?  • 

■ft' 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God, 

Who  can  with  thee  contend! 
Or  who  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end? 

4  The  mountains  '>f  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place;       '; 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 

6  *  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 
Contend  with  such  a  God? 
None,  none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

WATTS. 


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272 


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Sdf-Righteousnes8  Renounced,         C.  M. 

1  TTAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
V       On  their  own  works  have  built; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 


MAN  WABNED  AND  ENTREATED. 


'S. 


1. 


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CTS. 


M. 


2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  silent  bow, 

Without  a  murmuring  word; 
Let  all  the  race  of  man  confess 
Their  guilt  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now; 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 

Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 

That  makes  the  sinner  just. 


WATTS. 


MAN  WARNED  AND  ENTREATED. 


273 


The  Sinner  Untreated.  C.  M. 

SINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard, 
'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  gol 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 

To  reap  immortal  woe ! 

But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 

Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord> 

And  learn  his  will  divine. 

His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts;     - 

He  pardons  like  a  God; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 

Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 

JOHN  FAWCKTT. 


MAN  WARNED  AND  ENTBEATSD. 


274 


Pleading  ivith  the  Sirmer.  7s. 

SmNERS,  turn;  why  vvill  ve  die? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give. 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why; 
Will  ye  not  in  him  believe? 
He  has  died  that  ye  might  live. 

Sinnera,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why; 
Often  with  you  has  he  strove. 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love. 

Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive? 

Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live?  ; ' 

O  ye  dying  sinners,  why. 

Why  will  ye  forever  die?  weslbt. 


ju  %D  Union  of  Pleas.  L.  M. 

1  TTTHY  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares 

f  T      That  life  which  God's  compassion  spares; 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot. 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love? 

Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain, 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain? 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue; 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hour  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. 

DOODBIMl. 


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MAN  WARNED  AND  ENTREATED. 


7 


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276  The  Call  To-Day. 

1  mO-DAY  the  Saviour  calls: 
JL     Ye  wanderers  come; 

Oh,  ye  benightca  souls, 
Why  longer  roami 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls: 

Oh,  hear  him  now; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls: 

For  refuge  fly; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day: 

Yield  to  his  power: 
Oh,  grieve  him  not  away: 
'Tis  mercy's  hour. 


6s&4fl. 


T.  HASTINGS. 


M. 


es: 


jU  i  i     The  Sinner  Pointed  to  the  JvdgmefM.     7s. 

1  TTTHEN  thy  mortal  life  is  fled, 

▼  T       When  the  death-shades  o'er  thee  spread,^ 
When  is  finished  thy  career, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  appear? 

2  When  the  world  has  passed  away. 
When  draws  near  the  judgment  day, 
When  the  awful  trump  shall  sound^ 

Say,  oh,  where  wilt  thou  be  found  1  ► 

5  When  the  Judge  descends  in  light, 
Clothed  in  majesty  and  might, 
When  the  wicked  quail  with  fear. 
Where,  oh,  where  wilt  thou  appear? 

4  What  i^all  soothe  thy  bursting  heart, 
When  the  saints  and  thou  must  part? 
When  the  good  with  joy  are  crowned, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  be  found? 


HAN  WARNED  AND   ENTREATED. 

While  the  Holy  Ghost  is  nigh, 
Quickly  to  the  Saviour  fly; 
Then  shall  peace  thy  spirit  cheer; 
Then  in  heaven  shalt  thou  appear. 

S.  P.  SMITH. 


278 


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No  Dd( 


sun: 


1  TTASTEN,  sinner!     O-  ^e, 
XX     Stay  not  for  the  morro  v 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 
Hai'der  is  it  to  be  won. 


2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
L^st  thy  season  should  be  o'er. 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner!  now  return;         '  ' 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 
.     Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 


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4  Hasten,  sinner!  to  be  blest. 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest. 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

THOMAS  SCOTT. 


Li  ifj     The  Sinner  Warned  against  Delay,      lis. 

1  "pVELAY  not,  delay  not;  O  sinner,  draw  near; 
JLJ  The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee; 
No  price  is  demanded;  the  Saviour  is  here; 

Bedemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  &ee. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  Godl 
A  fountain  is  opened;  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning 
bloodl 
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MAN  WARNED  AND  ENTREATED. 


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Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day; 

Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  shades  of  the  tx)mb; 
Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

Delay  not,  delay  not;  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  his  sad 
flight. 

And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

Delay  not,  delay  not;  the  hour  is  at  hand; 
The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens 
shall  fade; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment 
shall  stand; 
What  helper,  then,  sinner,  shall  lend  thee 
his  aid?  T.  Hastings. 


2ml  0\)      Expo8tulati<m  vnth  the  Sinner.        L.  M. 

1  /^  SINNER,  why  so  thoughtless  grown? 
y~^     Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  diel 
Daring  tj  leap  to  worlds  unknown; 

Heedless  against  thy  Gk>d  to  fly] 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 

Urged  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams? 
Madly  attempt  the  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 

And  hear  tho  Lord  of  Life  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 

Forever  telling,  yet  untold.  rippon. 


281 


Important  Questions! 

INNER !  what  hast  thou  to  show 
Like  the  joys  believers  know? 
Is  thy  path,  of  fading  flowers. 
Half  80  bright,  so  sweet,  as  ours? 


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161 


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MAN  WARNED  AND  ENTREATED. 

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2  Both  a  skilful,  healing  friend 
On  thy  daily  path  attend, 

And  where  thorns  and  stings  abound, 
Shed  a  balm  on  every  wound? 

3  When  the  tempest  rolls  on  high. 
Hast  thou  still  a  refuge  nigh? 
Can,  oh,  can  thy  dying  breath 
Summon  one  more  strong  than  death? 

4  Canst  thou,  in  that  awful  day,  v 
Fearless  tread  the  gloomy  way. 
Plead  a  glorious  ransom  given. 
Burst  from  earth,  and  soar  to  heaven? 

MRS.  TONNA. 


282 


Exhortation  to  Repentance.  C.  M. 

1  "  T3EPENT!"  the  voice  celestial  cries; 

X\     No  longer  dare  delay : 
The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God  s 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men : 
His  heralds  now  are  sent  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  O  sinners,  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess; 
Embrace  the  offered  Saviour  now,  - 

iSTor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

4  Bow  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound. 

And  call  you  to  his  bar; 
His  mercy  knows  the  appointed  bound. 
And  yields  to  justice  there. 

6  Amazing  love,  that  yet  will  call, 

And  yet  prolong  our  days ! 

Our  heaii»,  subdued  by  goodness,  fall 

And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

DODDBIDQB. 


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^OO  Sinners  Untreated.        8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  QINNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message 
O     Sent  in  mercy  from  above  1 
Every  sentence,  oh,  how  tender! 

Every  line  is  full  of  love : 

Listen  to  it: 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim : 
"  Pardon  to  each  rebel  sinner; 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name :" 

How  important ! 
"  Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears; 
And,  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears; 

Tender  heralds. 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  Who  hath  our  report  believed? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word? 
Who  embraced  the  news  of  pardon 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord? 

Can  you  slight  it. 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lordi  allen. 


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284 


^^AwakCf  Thou  that  Steepest/" 

1  QINNER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep; 
k3     Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep; 
Kaise  thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead; 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Wake  from  sleep;  arise  from  death; 
See  the  bright  and  living  path; 
Watchful,  tread  that  path;  be  wise; 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  ddes. 


78. 


168 


MAN  WARNED   AND   ENTREATED. 


Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime; 
From  (his  hour  redeem  thy  time; 
Life  secure  without  delay; 
Evil  is  thy  mortal  day. 

Oh,  then,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep! 

Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 

Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night; 

Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light.  epis.  col. 


285 


Do  Not  Dday! 


S.  M. 


1  A  ND  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight 
■J^L.     The  call  of  love  divine? 
Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite. 

And  gain  no  thought  of  thine] 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast. 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
"With  all  thy  sins  oppressed]   '  \    '  ' 

3  To-day,  a  pardoning  God  " 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray; 
To-day,  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

4  But  grace  so  dearly  bought  ,; 

If  yet  thou  wilt  despise, 
Thy  fearful  doom,  with  sorrow  fraught, 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 


'  n\- 


MBS.  A.  B.  HYDE. 


286 


Ui 


L.  M. 

Sinners  Invited  to  Immediate  Repentance. 

WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given; 
But  soon,  ah,  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away, 

While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 


:oL. 

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MAN  WABNED   AND   ENTREATED. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  gnwe, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep' despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise. 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  pi-uyer. 
No  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  While  God  invites;  how  blest  the  dayl 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  I 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

DWIQHT. 


fDE. 

M. 


287 


The  Wanderer  Untreated. 


CM. 


1  "OETURN,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home, 
Xi     Thy  Father  calls  for  thee; 

No  longer  now  an  exile  roam 
In  guilt  and  misery. 

Return,  return! 

2  Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home, 

"lis  Jesus  calls  for  thee; 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say — Come; 
Oh,  now  for  refuge  flee. 
Return,  return! 

3  Return,  0  wand're?    to  thy  home, 

'Tis  madness  to  delay; 
There  are  no  pardons  in  the  tomb. 
And  brief  is  mercy's  day. 
Return,  return! 

T.  HASTINGS. 


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MAN    CONVICTED. 

]miOO  Mercy  Implored,  S.  M. 

1  mHOU  Lord  of  all  above, 
X      And  all  below  the  sky, 

Before  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
And  for  thy  mercy  cry. 

2  Forgive  my  follies  past, 

The  crimes  which  I  have  done; 
Oh,  bid  a  contrite  sinner  live, 
Through  thy  incarnate  Son. 

3  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load. 

Upon  my  cod  science  lies; 
1         To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  my  weeping  eyes. 

4  The  burden  which  I  feel,  '      '  ' 

Thou  only  canst  remove; 
Display,  O  Lord,  thy  pard'ning  grace, 
And  thy  unbounded  love. 

5  One  gracious  look  of  thine 

Will  ease  my  troubled  breast ; 
Oh,  let  me  know  my  sins  forgiven. 
And  I  shall  then  be  blest. 

BEDDOMB. 


'% 


Prayer  of  the  Publican. 


289 

1  TTTITH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 

T  V       A  trembling  sinner.  Lord,  I  cry; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free; 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast. 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed ; 
Christ  and  \ns  cross  my  only  plea; 
O  €k)d,  be  mejciful  to  me ! 


L.  M. 


HAN  CONVICTED. 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies; 
But  thou  dost  aU  my  anguish  see; 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

4  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  hare  done^ 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee; 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me ! 

5  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell; 
"With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  has  been  merciful  to  me !         G.  elyen. 


290 


The  Penitent^ 8  Inquiry. 

1  "pvEPTH  of  mercy!  can  there  be 
-L'     Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear, 
And  the  chief  of  sinners  spare] 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  ^ace; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face; 
Would  not  hear  his  gracious  calls, 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousa&d  falls. 

4 

3  Jesus,  answer  from  above: 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love? 
Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget? 
Lo,  I  fall  before  thy  feet. 

4  Now  incline  me  to  repent; 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament; 
Deeply  my  revolt  deplore; 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 


7s. 


C.  WESLEY. 


291 


Hardness  of  Hea/rt  Lamented.         L.  M. 

1  T"  ORD,  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day 
XJ     To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away; 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart,  of  mine. 


HAN  CONVICTED. 


2  The  rocks  can  rend;  the  earth  can  quake; 
The  stas  can  roar;  the  mountains  shake; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
All  but  an  adamant  would  melt; 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  One  can  yet  perform  the  deed; 
That  One  in  all  his  grace  I  need; 

Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine,  * 

And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

5  O,  Breath  of  Life,  breathe  on  my  soul ! 
On  me  let  streams  of  mercy  roll; 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart,  of  mine. 


KART. 


292 


The  Sinner  Alive  vnthout  the  Laxo.    C.  M. 

1  T"  ORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
JLi    And  felt  no  inwarci  dread ! 

I  was  alive  without  the  law,  ^       • 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead.    J, 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright: 

But  since  the  precept  came, 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  I  with  terror  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Is  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load;    ' 

My  sins  revived  again : 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  slain.  . 

5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  soi^e  kind  power  to  save, 
Oh,  break  tho  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 

And  thus  redeem  the  slave.  WATTS. 


les 


MAK  COMTICTED. 


293 


lART. 

:).  M. 


Past  Sins  Aclmowledged.  0.  M. 

1  AS  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 
jLjL    Why  heaves  the  secret  sighl 
'Tis  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 

Still  unprepared  4;o  die. 

2  The  world  and  -worldly  things  beloved 

My  anxious  thoughts  employed; 
And  time  unhallowed,  imimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3  Yet  J  holy  Father,  wild  despair  ,,. 

Chase  from  my  labouring  breast; 
Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer; 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

i  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine;     , 
And  when  thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign,    . 
Oh,  speed  my  soul  to  thee. 


294 


MIDDLETON. 


78. 


rATTB. 


Confession  of  Sin.      .       -  ■ 

1  /^  OD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace,  f.; 
Vjr  Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs; 
Oh,  retwre  thy  suppliant  race,  ) 

Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belongs. 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past. 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares. 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent; — 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires. 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise. 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain; — 

4  These,  and  every  secret  Tdult, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  awn; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie. 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 

JOHN  TATLOB. 
X  1^ 


MAN  CONVICTED. 


295 


Pa/rdon  Penitently  Implored.        L.  M. 

1  ^HOW  pity,  Lord:  O  Lord,  forgive; 
k3     Let  a  repenting  rebel  live; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  My  crimes,  though  great,  cannot  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace; 
Great  Grod,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound; 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

'3  Oh,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
Here,  on  my  heart,  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lips,  with  shame,  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

6  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  depth; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  heil, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 

Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  Word,. 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair.         wAira. 


296 


Cure  for  Conviction.  C.  M. 

1  "^"ITHEN  wounded  sore  the  stricken  soul 
^  f        Lies  bleeding  and  unbound, 
One  0  aly  hai^d,  a  pierced  hand, 
bhI  'e  the  sinner's  vound. 


170 


n. 


S  WTic.i  Bf).?rc/W  E.'w.ells  the  laden  breast, 
^ijid  tea.i's  of  anguish  flow. 
One  ^"':yly  lea  %  a  broken  heart. 


Q'U\  fc^  •  >hQ  sinner's  woe. 


MAN  CONVICTED. 


When  penitence  has  wept  in  vain 

Over  some  foul  dark  spot, 
One  only  stream,  a  stream  of  blood, 

Can  wash  away  the  blot. 

'Tis  Jesus'  blood  that  washes  white, 

His  hand  that  brings  relief. 
His  heart  that's  touched  with  all  our  joy, 

And  feeleth  for  our  grief. 

Lift  up  thy  bleeding  hand,  O  Lord; 

Unseal  that  cleansing  tide; 
We  have  no  shelter  from  our  sin 


■  J..  I 


But  in  thy  wounded  side. 

CECIL  FRANCES  ALEXANDER. 


297 


1    fi 


The  Awakened  Sinner,  C.  P.  M. 

1  A  WAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
-LjL     My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  bom  again,"      ' 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  I  heard  the  law  its  thunders  roll. 
While  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul — 

A  vast  oppressive  load; 
All  creature  aid  I  saw  was  vain; 
"  The  sinner  must  be  bom  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

3  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare; 
Yet,  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  bom  again," 

I  sank  in  deep  despair. 

4  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  passed  that  way,  ', 

And  felt  his  pity  move: 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slam,       '       "    '"■■ 
Now  by  his  grace  is  bom  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

SAMSON  OCEUSC 

171 


ffiv. 


MAN   INVITED. 


298 


The  Gospel  Offer.  C.  M, 

1  X  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend,  [ 
XJ    And  every  heart  rejoice;           r;  i 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 

With  an  inviting  voice.  ^ 

2  Ho!  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind, — 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-i-eviving  feast,  '         ' 

And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  The  happy  gates  of  g'>spel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies. 

And  drive  our  ^ants  away.  watts. 


: 


\Ai 


\ 


God  Oalling. 


L.  M. 


299 

1  /^  OD  calling  yet!  shall  I  not  hear? 

VX    Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly,    '  "  " 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie] 

2  God  calling  yet!  shall  I  not  rise]  -  ^ 
Can  I  his  loving  voice  despise, 

And  basely  Lis  kind  care  repay? 
He  calls  me  still;  can  I  delay? 
172 


HAN   INVITSD. 


3  God  calling  yet!  and  shall  he  knock. 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock? 
He  still  is  waiting  to  receive, 

And  shall  I  dare  his  Spirit  grieve  1 

4  God  calling  yet!  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  livel 
I  wait,  but  he  does  not  forsake; 
He  calls  me  still;  my  heart,  awake! 

5  God  calling  yet!  I  cannot  stay;  ,,  .  ,  ^ , 
,    My  heart  I  yield  without  delay;  l^  H 

Vain  world,  farewell !  from  thee  I  part; 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart. 

G.  TERSTEEQEN,  TB.  BY  JANE  BOBTBWICK. 


300 


The  Jubilee  Proclaimed. 

1  "DLOW  ye-the  trumpet,  blow, 
X^  The  gladly  solemn  sound; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God,     '    ■   1; 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  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; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  The  gosj>el  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near; 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


H.  M. 


173 


MAN   INVITED. 

6  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 

Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Keturn,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

C.  WESLEY. 


301 


The  Urgent  Invitation. 


S.  M. 


1  rriHE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

JL      Is  whispering,  "  Sinner,  come ;" 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims. 
To  all  his  children,  "  Come!" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say  , 

To  all  about  him,  "  Come :" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will. 

Oh,  let  liim  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo!  Jesus,  who  invites. 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come :" 
Lord,  even  so;  we  wait  thy  hour; 

O,  blest  Redeemer,  come.        onderdonk. 


The  Invitation. 


302 

1  TUST  as  thou  art, — without  one  trace 
t)      Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace. 
Or  fitness  for  the  heavenly  place, — 

0  guilty  sinner,  come ! 

2  Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree; 
The  stripes,  thy  due,  were  laid  on  me, 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free, — 

O  wretched  sinner,  come ! 

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8s  &  6s. 


-i^ ::. 


MAN  INVITED. 

3  Come,  leave  tbj  burden  at  the  cross; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross; 
My  grace  I'epays  all  earthly  loss, — 

O  needy  sinner;  come ! 

4  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears,       ^ 
Thy  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears; 
'Tis  Mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears, —     > 

O  trembling  sinner,  come ! 

6  The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  "Cornel"  >  ;, 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  "  Come!" 
Who  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may  come, 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come. 

COOK. 


303 


Christ  at  the  Dowl 


L.  M. 


1  "DEHOLD,  a  Stranger's  at  the  door! 
X>     He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before. 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill.      '•  ■  h>-^ 


■i\ 


2  Oh,  lovely  attitude !  he  stands 
With  melting  heart,  and  laden  hands! 
Oh,  matchless  kindness!  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  Admit  him,  for  the  human  breast 
Ne'er  entertained  so  kind  a  guest: 
Admit  him,  for  you  can't  expel; 
Where'er  he  comes,  he  comes  to  dwell. 

4  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  bum. 
His  feet  depart,  ne'er  to  return ! 
Admit  him;  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
When  at  his  door  denied  you'll  stand. 

5  Sovereign  of  souls,  thou  Prince  of  Peace, 
Oh,  may  thy  gentle  reign  increase! 
Throw  wide  the  door,  each  willing  mind; 
And  be  his  empire  all  mankind ! 

JOSEPH  QRIOO. 

175 


T^ 


MAN   INVITED. 


OU4:      Invitation  from  the  Cross.      Ts,  6  lines. 

1  TjlROM  the  cross,  uplifted  high, 

J-      Whei-e  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, — 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! 
"  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2  "  Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne,    . 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  sroan? 

On  Ly  pierced  body  laid,  - 

Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid; 
Bow  the  knee,  and  kiss  the  Son — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 


.1^ 


"  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  richest  dainties  stored; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed,    , 
Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam. 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

"  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end; 

Lo,  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 

Safe  your  Spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day,         i 

Up  to  my  eternal  home; 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come." 


HAWEIS; 


oKju  Sinners  Invited.  '    C.  M. 

1  /^H,  what  amazing  words  of  grace        , 
v-/     Are  in  the  gospel  found !  ^    ;  ^ 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case                 '^       ' 

Who  hears  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Coilae,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Your  every  burden  bring; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love  abounds, 
A  deep,  celestial  spring. 


176 


MAN   INVITED. 


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8  This  spring  with  living  water  flows, 
And  heavenly  joy  imparts; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  your  wants  disclose, 
And  drink  with  thankful  hearts. 

4  A  host  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 


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HEDLBT. 


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SIS. 


M. 


Ids, 


306 


The  Saviour^ 8  Call. 


CM. 


1   rriHE  Snviour  calls;  let  every  ear 
JL     Attend  the  heavenly  sound;     * 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 


XX. 


1*  r. 


2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart,       '  .n*         . 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart,  I 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Hero  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain; 
Immortal  fountain!  full  supplies! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners,  come;  'tis  mercy's  voice,     ^ 

The  gracious  call  obey; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys,  ,  {    ' 

And  can  you  yet  delay?  } 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts ! 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  impai*ts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

ANNE  STEELE. 

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4^  sT 


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307 


ICAN  IHVIT'^. 


A  Present  Inmtation, 


7s  &  68. 


1  rnO-DAY  thj  mercy  calls  me, 
X     To  wash  away  my  sin; 
However  great  my  trespass, 

Whato'er  I  may  have  been. 
However  long  from  mercy 

I  may  have  turned  away. 
Thy  blood,  O  Christ,  can  cleanse  me, 

And  make  me  white  to-day. 

2  To-day  thy  gate  is  open. 

And  all  who  enter  in 
Shall  find  a  Father's  welcome, 

And  parcon  for  their  sin. 
The  past  shall  be  forgotten, 

A  present  joy  be  given, 
A  fiiture  grace  be  promised, 
'    A  glorious  crown  in  heaven. 

3  To-day  the  Father  calls  me, 

The  Holy  Spirit  waits; 
The  blessed  angels  gather 

Around  the  heavenly  gates; 
Ko  question  wiU  be  B^^m^, 

How  ofben  I  have  come; 
Although  I  oft  have  wandered, 
.  It  is  my  Father's  home. 

4  0  all-embracing  mercy, 

Thou  ever-open  door, 
What  should  I  do  without  thee. 

When  heart  and  eyes  run  o'erl 
When  all  things  seem  against  me. 

To  drive  me  to  despair, 
I  know  one  gate  is  open. 

One  ear  will  hear  my  prayer,      o.  allen. 


308 


The  Gospel  Invitation. 


CM. 


178 


1  /^OME,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast; 
\J     Oh,  come  without  delay; 
For  there  is  room  in  Jesus'  breast 
For  all  who  will  obey. 


MAN   INVITED. 


68. 


2  Tliere's  room  in  Qod's  eternal  love 

To  save  thy  precious  soul; 
Koom  in  the  Spirit's  grace  above 
To  heal  and  make  tiiee  whole. 

3  There's  room  within  the  Church,  redeemed 

With  blood  of  Christ  divine; 
Boom  in  the  white-robed  throng,  convened, 
For  that  dear  soul  of  thine. 

4  There's  room  in  heaven  among  the  choir, 

And  harps  and  crowns  of  gold. 
And  glorioL  palms  of  victoi^  there, 
And  joys  that  ne'er  were  told. 

5  There's  room  around  thy  Father's  board 

For  thee  and  thousands  more; 
Oh,  come  and  welcome  to  the  Lord; 
Yea,  come  this  very  hour. 

^  HUNTINODON. 


n 


309 


The  GospeVs  Voice, 


H.  M. 


N. 
I. 


1  "VTE  dying  sons  of  men, 

jL      Immerged  in  sin  and  woe. 
The  gospel's  voice  attend, 

"Wliile  Jesus  sends  to  you; 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty,  come; 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

2  No  longer  now  delay, 

Ndr  vain  excuses  frame; 
He  bids  you  come  to-day, 

Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame: 
il     All  things  are  read;^;  dinner,  come; 
For  every  trembling  soul  there's  room. 

3  Believe  the  heavenly  word 

His  messengers  proclaim; 
He  is  a  gracious  Lord, 

And  faithful  is  his  name. 
Backsliding  souls,  return  and  come; 
Cast  off  despair;  there  yet  is  room. 


179 


MAN   INVITED. 

Compelled  by  bleeding  love, 
Ye  wandering  slieep,  draw  near; 

Christ  calls  you  from  above; 
His  charming  accents  hear: 

Let.  whosoever  will,  now  come, 

In  Mercy's  breast  there  still  is  room. 

JAMES  BODEK. 


310 


The  Last  Resolve. 


CM. 


1  /"^OME,  weary  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
\J     A  thousand  thoughts  revolve; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve : 


180 


2  "  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Ha)th  like  a  mountain  rose; 
I  know  his  courts;  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  I'll  prostrate  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  coDfess; 

m  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

"Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives; 
Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch. 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  **  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea. 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
But,  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  "I  can  but  perish  if  I  go; 

I  am  resolved  to  try; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 

I  must  forever  die."  B.  JONES. 


MAK  INVlTfeD. 


311 


DEN. 


M. 


< 


iiT'  - 


Sinners  Welcomed,         8b,  7s  &  4s. 

1  i^OME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
v^'  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 

Full  of  pity  joined  with  power: 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing;  doubt  no  more. 

2  Gome,  ye  thirsty,  come  and  welcome; 

Grod's  free  bounty  glorify; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance. 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 

Without  money. 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him; 

This  he  givbS  you; 
*Tia  his  Spiri!}'s  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden. 

Bruised  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. 

5  Lo !  the  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 
None  but  Jesus 


Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 


JOSEPH  HABT. 


312 


The  Samov/r^s  Invitation.  L.  M. 

1  "  /^OME  thither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 
v^    Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come; 
m  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

m 


...1-. 


XAN  INYITXD. 

2  "They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me: 

Tm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  **  Blest  is  the  man  whoso  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight: 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  the  neck; 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command; 

With  faith,  Pud  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Kesign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand. 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

WATTS. 


313 


The  Heaveidy  Bcmqiiet!  C.  M. 

1  rpiHE  King  of  Heaven  his  table  spreads, 
JL     And  dainties  crown  the  board; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys 

Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men. 

And  endless  life,  are  given. 
And  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heaven. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  strayed 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come; 
Come,  from  the  hedges  and  highways, 
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. 

6  Yet  are  his  house  anu  heart  so  large, 
That  millions  more  may  come; 
Nor  could  the  wide  assembling  world 
O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 


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XAV  nrviTiD. 

All  things  are  ready,  come  away. 

Nor  weak  excoaes  frame; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast. 

And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

DODDBIDOB. 


314 


iTTS. 


.  M. 


Proviaiona  of  Graee.  0.  IC 

1  A  MAZING  sight!  the  Saviour  stands 
Jl\.    And  knocks  at  every  door; 

Ten  thoiisand  blessings  in  his  hands, 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "  Behold/'  he  saith,  "I  bleed  and  die, 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest; 
Hear,  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by, 
And  be  forever  blest. 

3  "  Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love. 

And  choose  the  way  to  belli 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above. 
With  me  forever  dwelll 

4  "  Say,  will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice. 

And  have  your  sins  forgiven? 

Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice. 

And  bar  yourselves  from  heaveni" 

AKON. 


OLO  The  DUconadUUe  Invited,     lis  &  lOs. 

1  /^OME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish: 
\J    Gome  to  the  merby-seat,  fervently  kneel; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 

anguish; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heaL 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  when  all  others  die,  fadeless  and  pure; 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying-— 
"Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 


cure. 


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1*^>S|S?"' 


MA^  imntBD. 


ki 


3  Here  see  the  Bread  o^  life;  flee  waters  flowing 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure'  from 
above; 
Oome  to  the  .feast  of  love — come,  ever  knowing 
<' Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  re- 


move. 


n 


4  Go  ask  the  infidel  what  boon  he  brings  us, 

What  charm  for  aching  hearts  he  can  reveal, 
Sweet  as  that  heavenly  promise  hope  brings  us, 
''Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
heal."  HOORB. 


316 


Gospel  Grace. 


L.M. 


1  i^OME,  wearj  souls,  with  sins  distressed, 
KJ     Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Or  pressed  with  guilt,  a  painful  load, 

i^i  come  and  spread  your  woes  abroad: 
1/xvine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  that  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows. 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes; 
.  Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace, — 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  wondrous  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove; 
Oh,  bweeUy  influence  every  breast, 

And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest.       annb  steals. 


Ox  i  Come  to  Jesus, 

1  /^OME  to  Jesus,  oome  to  Jesus, 
\J     Come  to  Jesus,  just  now. 
Just  now  come  to  Jesus, 

Come  to  Jesus,  just  now. 

2  He  will  save  you. 

3  Oh,  believe  him. 


P.M. 


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X)BB. 


i.M. 


M. 


318 


dOMIRO  TO  OHBIST. 

4  He  18  able. 

5  He  is  willing. 

6  He'll  receive  you. 

7  Call  upon  him. 

8  He  will  hear  you. 

9  Look  unto  him. 

10  He'll  forgive  you. 

11  Flee  to  Jesus. 

12  He  will  cleanse  you. 

13  He  will  clothe  you. 

14  Jesus  loves  you. 

15  Don't  r^ect  hinpi. 

16  Only  trust  him. 

17  Hallelujah,  Amen. 


COMING  TO  OHBIST. 


Just  aa  I  Am. 


AJSOV 


88&6s. 

1  TT7ST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 

^     But  that  thy  blood  was  i^ed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  Gk>d,  I  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt» 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without^ 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  , 


ooimro  TO  ohbist. 

4  Just  aa  I  am, — ^poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am, — ^thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am, — ^thy  love  unknown 
Hath  broken  every  barrier  down; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

,  O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

IfISS  C.  ELLIOTT. 


319 


The  Only  Refuge.  S.  M. 

1  T]?SUS,  I  come  to  thee, 

^      A  sinner  doomed  to  die; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  cross, — 
Here  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

2  Gan  mercy  reach  my  case, 

And  all  my  sins  remove  ? 
Break,  O  my  God,  this  heart  of  stone. 
And  melt  it  by  thy  love. . 

3  Thy  blood  con  cleanse  my  heart. 

Thy  hand  can  wipe  my  tears; 
Oh,  send  thy  blessed  Spirit  down 
TobmishaUmyW 

4  Then  shall  my  soul  arise. 

From  sin  and  Satan  free; 
Redeemed  from  hell  and  every  foe, 


I'll  trust  alone  in  thee. 


BEMAN 


320  The  Only  PUa.  L.  Ikf, 

1    TESTIS,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee, 
U,     J^KXst  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee ; 
"Wetoy  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin. 
Open  thine  ajrms  and  take  me  in. 


coMnro  TO  christ. 


OTT. 

M. 


321 


2  Pity  and  saye  mj  ruined  Boul; 

Tis  thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole; 
Dark,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost  I  am  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be 
That  I  should  fit  myself  for  thee: 
Here,  then,  to  thee,  I  all  resign; 
Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  &ine. 

4  What  can  I  say  thy  grace  to  move  1  • 
Lord,  I  am  sin, — but  thou  art  loye: 

I  give  up  ever^  plea  beside, 

Lord,  I  am  lotic, — ^but  thou  hast  died  t 

0.  WESLBY, 


AN 


IM. 


InmtcUion  Accepted.  7s.  6l. 

1  A  Miscalled]  and  can  it  beY 
Jl\.     Has  my  Saviour  chosen  me  ] 
Guilty,  wretched,  as  I  am, 

Has  he  named  my  worthless  name  ? 
Vilest  of  the  vile  am  I; 
Dare  I  rise  my  hopes  so  highl 

2  Am  I  called  1  I  dare  not  stay. 
May  not,  must  not  disobey; 
Here  I  lay  me  at  thy  feet. 
Clinging  to  the  mer<^-seat. 
Thine  I  am,  and  thine  alone; 
Lord,  with  me  thy  will  be  done. 

3  Am  I  called  ?  an  heir  of  God  ] 
Wash'd,  redeemed,  by  precious  bloodi 
Father,  lead  me  by  thy  hand. 
Guide  me  to  that  better  land. 
Where  my  soul  shall  be  at  rest, 
Pillow'd  on  my  Saviour's  breast.  gray. 


Fleeing  to  Christ. 


322 

1  TTOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  I 
XX     Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains  I 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains, 


CM. 


m 


ooMnro  TO  ohbist. 

2  But,  hark !  a  Toice  of  sovereign  love  1 

'TIS  Ohrist^B  inyiting  word: 
**  Ho  I  ye  despairing  sinners^  come, 
And  tmst  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  ahnighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord; 
Oh,  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 
On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall^ 
Be  th6u  my  strength  and  righteousness. 
My  Saviour  and  my  all.  watts. 


V\ 


( 


323 


Christ  tfie  Sov/rce  of  Ha/ppinesa,       7s.  D. 


m 


1  i^BJEOT  of  my  first  desire, 
\J     Jesus,  crucified  for  me, 
I  to  happiness  aspire 

Only  to  be  found  in  thee: 
Thee  to  praise,  and  thee  to  knbw. 
Constitute  our  bliss  below; 
Thee,  to  see,  and  thee  to  love. 
Constitute  our  bliss  above. 

2  Lord,  it  is  not  life  to  live. 

If  thy  presence  thou  deny; 
Lord,  if  iiiou  thy  presence  give, 

'Tis  no  longer  death  to  die: 
Source  and  Qiver  of  repose. 
Singly  from  thy  smile  it  flows; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  thine; 
Mine  they  are,  if  thou  art  mine. 


TOPLADT. 


oomvo  TO  c. 


Cry  to  Chfriit, 


C.  P.  M. 


.! 


LTTS. 


D. 


324 

1  r\  THOU  that  bearcat  the  prayer  of  fSaith, 
\J    Wilt  thou  not  saye  a  soul  from  death 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  1 
I  have  no  refuge  of  mj  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 

And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead. 

And  his  availing  blood; 
That  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be; 
That  merit  shall  atone  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  Ood. 

3  Then  save  me  from  eternal  death; 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe, — 

His  consolations  send; 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
Aiid  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 

"  Thy  Maker  is  thy  Friend." 

4  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me, 

To  bid  me  come  away: 
Unclogged  by  earth,  or  earthly  things, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly,  with  eager  wings. 


To  everlasting  day. 


TOPLADT. 


325 


TJi>e  Burdened  Soul. 


CM. 


1  T  OBD,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat, 
-Li    Where  thou  dost  answer  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  thy  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea; 

With  this  I  venture  nigh: 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0 -bxrd,  a^  I. 


^m 


■mw* 


COMING   TO  CHRIST. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him  thou  hast  died. 

5  Oh,  wondrous  love  I  to  bleed  and  die. 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

NEWTON. 


326 


■^'%- 


Coming  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  all, 

V      Prostrate  before  thy  throne  I  fall; 
Fain  would  my  soul  look  up,  and  see 
My  hope,  my  heaven,  my  all,  in  thee. 

2  Here,  in  this  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
I'm  filled  with  tossing  to  and  fro. 
Burdened  with  sin,  with  fear  oppressed; 
And  nothing  here  can  ^ve  me  rest. 

3  In  vain  from  creatures  help  I  seek : 
Thou,  only  thou,  the  word  canst  speak. 
To  heal  my  wounds,  and  calm  my  grief. 
Or  give  my  mournful  heart  relief. 

4  'Jh,  speak  and  bid  my  soul  rejoice  ! 
I  long  to  hear  thy  pardoning  voice; 
Say,  "  Peace,  be  still !  look  up  and  live; 
Life,  peace,  and  heaven  are  mine  to  give." 

MEDLET 


327 


190 


**Zord,  Save  us:  Wri  Perish  /" 

1  /^  RACTOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear; 
vX    My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear; 
Hear  my  never-<;easing  cry: 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 


7s. 


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COMING  TO  CHBI8T. 


TON. 

.  M. 


2  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt. 
Only  ease  me  of  my  guilt; 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  I  lie; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die.- 

3  All  unholy  and  unclean, 

I  am  nothing  else  but  sin; 

On  thy  mercy  I  rely; 

Give  me  Chnst,  or  else  I  die. 

4  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost, 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust; 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 


HAMMOND. 


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7s. 


328 


"  Lordy  Remember  Me  /'*  CM. 

1  TESUS,  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 
fJ      As  such  I  look  to  thee; 

Now,  in  the  fulness  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  Rememoer  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Calvary, 
Remember  all  thy  dying  gi*oans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God ! 

1  yield  myself  to  thee; 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile. 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free; 
The.i,  in  thy  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  rei  member  me. 

6  And,  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 
When  earthly  helps  all  flee, 
Then,  O  my  dear  Redeemer  Giod, 

I  pray,  remember  me.  burnham. 

101 


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COMING  TO  0U1I3T. 


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329 


Jeavst  Master  t 


7b. 


1  TESTIS,  Master,  hear  my  ©7; 

t/      Save  me,  heal  me  ■with  a  word; 
Fainting  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

Thou  my  whispered  plaint  has  heard. 

2  Jesus,  Masf:sr,  mercy  show; 

Thou  art  passing  near  my  soul, 
Thou  my  inward  grief  dost  know, 
Thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole. 

3  Jesus,  Master,  as  of  yore 

Thou  didst  bid  the  blind  man  see, 
light  upon  my  soul  restore; 
Jesus,  Master,  heal  thou  me. 

i  AXNASHIFTON. 


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330 


Lordf  Undertake /or  Me. 


L.M. 


1  T*  OE.D,  I'm  oppressed;  oh,  undertake 
JLJ  For  me,  for  my  Redeemer's  sake  I 
Unclean,  unworthy,  I  confess. 

Yet,  oh,  accept  his  righteousness ! 

2  On  him  alone  I  dare  repose; 
From,  liim  alone  my  comfoi't  flows; 
And  l^ll  I  am  and  hope  to  be, 

I  owe,  through  him,  my  God,  to  thee. 

3  A  wanderer,  his  mercy  sought; 

A  slave,  his  Mood  my  freedom  bought; 
And  dead  in  t.-espasses  and  sin,  ^ 
His  voice  awoke  life's  pulse  within. 

4  Since  faint  and  feeble,  weak  and  low, 
I  cannot  stay,  yet  dare  not  go: 

I  have  no  strength,  no  hope,  no  plea» 
Unless  thou  undertake  for  me.  anon. 


OQMINO  TO  OfiBIST. 


331 


ET. 


Yielding  to  Christ.  C.  P.  M. 

LOKD,  thou  hast  won:  at  length  I  yield; 
My  heart,  by  mighty  grace  compelled. 
Surrenders  all  to  thee: 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove, 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love  ? 
♦Love  conquers  9ven  me. 

Yes,  since  thou  hast  thy  love  revealed, 
Ajid  shown  my  soul  a  pardon  sealed, 

I  can  resist  no  more: 
Couldst  thou  for  such  a  sinner  bleed  1 
Canst  thou  for  such  a  rebel  plead) 

I  wonder  and  adore. 

Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone; 
Come,  take  possession  of  thine  own, — 

For  thou  hast  set  me  free: 
Beleased  from  Satan's  hard  command, 
See,  all  my  powers  in  •  'aiting  stand. 


To  be  employed  by  thee. 


NIWTON. 


332 

1 


For  Jesus*  Sake  /  L.  M. 

WHEN  at  thy  footstool.  Lord,  I  bend. 
And  plead  with  thee  for  mercy  tnere. 
Oh,  think  thou  of  the  sinner's  Friend, 
And  for  his  sake  receive  my  prayer  I 

2  Oh,  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt. 

My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye; 
Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt. 
And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy  1 

3  Oh,  think  not  of  my  doubti  and  fears, 

My  strivings  with  thy  grace  divine; 
Think  apon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears, 
And  let  his  merits  stand  for  mine ! 

4  Thine  eye,  thine  ear,  they  are  not  dull; 

Thiue  arm 'can  never  shortened  be; 
Behold  i..'0  here,  my  heart  is  full; 
Behold,  and  £pare  and  succour  me. 

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COHINQ  TO  CHRIST. 


5  No  claim,  no  merits,  Lord,  I  plead; 
I  come,  a  humbled,  helpless  slave: 
But,  ah  !  the  more  my  guilty  need, 
lie  more  thy  glory.  Lord,  to  save. 


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LYTB. 


333 


The  Penitent^ 8  Prayer. 


CM. 


1  "pROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet 
Jl       a  guilty  rebel  lies; 

And  upward  to  thy  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe. 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But;  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed. 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord, 

And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

JOSEPH  STENNETT. 


•^ 


334 


Chrises  Compassion. 


CM. 


1  TESTIS,  and  didst  thou  condescend, 
V      When  veiled  in  human  clay, 
To  heal  the  sick,  the  lame,  the  blind. 

And  drive  disease  away  % 

2  Didst  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry. 

And  give  the  blind  to  see  ? 
Jesus,  thou  Son  of  Dadd,  hear —  • 
Have  mercy,  too,  on  me. 

3  And  didst  thou  pity  mortal  woe. 

And  sight  and  health  i*estore  1 

Then  pity.  Lord,  and  save  my  soul, 

Which  needs  thy  mercy  more. 


'E. 


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I, 


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STT. 


M. 


COMING  TO  CHRIST. 

Didst  tbou  regard  thy  servant's  cry. 
When  sinking  in  the  wave  ? 

I  perish,  Lord — oh,  save  my  soul, 
For  thou  alone  canst  save. 


BRADLEY. 


dO!^  Coming  to  the  Cross.  7s. 

1  T  AM  coming  to  the  cross; 

JL     I  am  poor,  and  weak,  and  blind; 
I  am  counting  all  but  dross; 
I  shall  thy  salvation  find. 

2  Long  my  heart  has  sighed  for  thee; 

Long  has  evil  reigned  within; 
Jesus  sweetly  speaks  to  me, 
I  will  cleanse  you  from  all  sin. 

3  Here  I  give  my  all  to  thee — 

Friends,  and  time,  and  earthly  store; 
Soul  and  body  thine  to  be — 
Wholly  thine — ^for  evermore. 

4  In  the  promises  I  trust; 

Now.  I  feel  the  blood  applied; 
I  am  prostrate  in  the  dust; 
I  with  Christ  am  crucified. 

CHORUS, 

I  am  trusting.  Lord,  in  thee, 
Dear  Lamb  of  Calvary; 
Humbly  at  the  cross  I  bow; 
Save  me,  Jesus,  save  me  now. 

W.  MACDONALD, 


336 


Seeking  Cleansing,  L.  M. 

1  T  THIRST,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
X     To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood; 
To  dwell  within  thy  wounds:  then  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 

196 


lOOMIlfO  TO  QHBI8T. 

2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
Forever  closed  to  all  but  thee; 

Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  forever  there. 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide 
Close  sheltered  in  thy  bleeding  side ! 
Who  thence  their  life  and  strength  derive, 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live. 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe  1 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  thy  grace  to  move; 
0,  wondrous  grace !  O,  boundless  love ! 

ZINZENDOBF,  TB.  BT  J.  WESLET. 


3  37  '       All  Given  Up  I  S.  M. 

1  A  ND  can  I  yet  delay 
iiL     My  little  all  to  give  1 

To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
And  Jesus  to  receive  1 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield ! 

I  can  hold  out  no  more : 
I  sink,  by  dying  love  compelled, 
And  own  thee  Conqueror. 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake; 

My  friends,  my  all,  resign; 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  oh,  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine. 

4  Come,  and  possess  me  whole. 

Nor  hence  again  remove: 
Settle  and  fix  my  wavering  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

0.  WSSLJDT. 


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TRtrsTma  in  chiiist% 


F.  r 

,1*5. 


338 


Sufficiency  of  the  Atonement,       C.  M. 

1  mHEEE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
X     Drawn  from  Immanuers  veins; 
And  dinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 

Ix)se  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Thou  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  savM  to  sir.  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Bedeeming  love  has  been  my  theme. 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  And  when  this  feeble,  faltering  tongue 

lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save.  cowfbr 


339 


4  ^'^^'^^""'^ 


Be/ttge  in  Ch/rist  7s.  D. 

1  JESUS !  lover  of  my  soul, 
V      Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  raging  billows  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour !  hide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, — 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last  I 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone. 
Still  support  and  o(nnfort  me. 

SHI 


TBUSTIKO  IN^  CHRIST. 

All  my  trust  on  tLee  is  stay^; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 
All  in  all  in  thee  I  find; 
Saise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 
I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
.  Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am. 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

C.  WESLEY. 


340 


Thine,  0  Gh/rist,  not  Mine, 

1  rXlHY  works,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
JL  Speak  gladness  to  this  heart; 
They  tell  me  all  is  done; 

liey  bid  my  fear  depart: 
To  whom,  save  thee, 

Who  canst  alone 

For  sin  atone. 
Lord,  shall  I  flee  ? 

2  Thy  wounds,  not  mine,  0  Christ, 

Can  heal  my  bruised  soul; 
Thy  stripes,  not  mine,  contain 
The  balm  that  makes  me  whole : 
To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone. 
Lord,  shall  I  flee  t 

3  Thy  cross,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 

Has  borne  the  awful  load 
Of  sins  that  none  could  bear. 
But  the  incarnate  God : 
To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sins  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 


H.  M. 


TRUSTING  in   0FRI8T. 


r. 


[. 


4  Thy  death,  not  mine,  O  Ohrist, 

Has  paid  the  ransom  due; 
Ten  thousand  deaths  like  mine 
Would  have  been  all  too  few: 
To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  fleel 

5  Thy  righteousness  alone      • 

Can  clothe  and  beautify: 
I  wi^p  it  round  my  so»l, 
In  this  I'll  live  and  die : 
To  whom,  save  thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone. 
Lord,  shall  I  flee  ? 


BONAR 


3  41  The  Solid  Rock  t  L.  M. 

1  n\TY  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 

J3X     Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness : 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame. 
But  wholly  loan  on  Jesus'  name: 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  X  stand; 

All  other  g;round  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  seems  to  veil  his  face, 
I  rest  on  his  unchanging  graxje; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale. 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil: 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 

All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  his  covenant  and  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  whelming  flood; 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay : 

On  Christ)  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 

All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

K  MOTB. 


TBUmHO  IN  OHBIST. 


342 


Saloation  Through  ChriaU  S.  M. 

1  T^OT  what  I  feel  or  do 

JL3I      Oan  give  me  peace  with  God, 
Not  all  mj  prayers,  and  sighs  and  tears, 
Oan  bear  my  awful  load. 

2  Thy  work  alone,  O  Christ, 

Can  ease  this  weight  of  sin; 
Thy  blood  alone,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
Can  give  me  peace  within. 

3  Thy  love  to  me,  O  God,— 

Not  mine,  O  Lord,  to  thee, — 
Can  rid  me  of  this  dark  unrest. 
And  set  my  spirit  free. 

4  U'is  Christ  who  saveth  me. 

And  freely  pardon  gives; 
I  We,  1;>ecause  he  loveth  me, 

I  live,  because  he  lives.  bonab. 


343 


flM^ 


The  Sufficient  Sacrijiee, 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul,  arise; 

JLJL    Shake  off  thy  guilly-  fears; 

The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears: 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands. 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  The  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Keceived  on  Calvary, 
Now  pour  effectual  prayers. 

And  strongly  speak  for  me : 
"  Forgive  him,  oh,  forgive,'*  they  cry, 
"  Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die." 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray. 

The  dear  Anointed  One; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  pleading  of  his  Son: 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  bom  of  Qod, 


H.  M. 


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M. 


TRUSTING  IN  CHRIST. 

4  To  God  I'm  reconciled: 

Kis  pardoning  voice  I  hear; 
He  owns  me  for  his  child; 
I  can  no  longer  fear: 
With  filial  trust  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "Father,  Abba  Father,"  cry. 


344 


Glorying  in  the  Cross, 


WBSLBT. 


8s  k  78. 


rAB. 
M. 


1  TN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

-I-    Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time, 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me, 
Lo !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

light  and  love  upon  my  way. 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streamings 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there,  that  kr.ows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

SIB  J.  BowRma. 


345 


The  Old,  Old  Story/ 

TELL  me  the  old,  old  story. 
Of  unseen  things  above. 
Of  Jesus  and  his  glory, 

Of  JesuB  and  his  love. 
Tell  me  the  story  simply, 

As  to  a  little  child, 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary, 
And  helpless  and  defiled. 


7s  k  6a. 


201 


TBUSTINO  IN  OHSIVr. 

2  Tell  me  the  stoiy  slowly, 

That  I  may  take  it  in, — 
That  wonderful  redemption, 

Ood's  remedy  for  sin. 
Tell  me  the  story  often, 

For  I  forget  so  soon  I 
The  "  early  dew  "  of  morning 

Has  passed  away  at  noon. 

3  Tell  me  the  same  old  story, 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  worid's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  dear. 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story — 

*'  Christ  Jesus  makes  thee  whole. ^' 

)  ANON. 


346 


All  Things  in  Christ. 


L.  M. 


I 


1  Tj^OUNTAIN  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free, 
J-      What  need  I  that  is  not  in  thee  1 
Full  pardon,  strength  to  meet  the  day, 
And  peace  which  none  can  take  away. 

2  Doth  sickness  fill  the  heart  with  fearl 
'Tis  sweet  to  know  that  thou  art  near; 
Am  I  with  dread  of  justice  tried  1 

'Tis  sweet  to  feel  that  Christ  hath  died. 

3  In  life,  thy  promises  of  aid 
Forbid  my  heart  to  be  afraid: 

In  death,  peace  gently  veils  the  eyes: 
Christ  rose,  and  I  shall  surely  rise. 

4  O,  all-sufficient  Saviour,  be 
liis  all-sufficiency  to  me; 

Nor  pain,  nor  sin,  nor  death,  can  harm 
The  weakest  shielded  by  thine  arm.. 


202 


ANOIL 


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kNON. 


LM. 


:ee. 


TRUSTING   IK  CHRIST. 

O  4: 1  Itobe  of  Righteousness.  L.  M. 

1  TESTIS,  thy  robe  of  righteousness 
V      My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress; 
*Mid  flaming  worlds,  in  this  arrayed. 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  Wlien  from  the  death  of  dust  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea,— > 
**  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me.'' 

Z  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  the  glorious  hue — 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

4  Oh,  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice, 
Now  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress: 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness. 

J.  WESLBT. 


348 


lOlL 


Christ  All  in  All.  7s.  6l. 

1  /^HIEF  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
KJ     Jesus  shed  his  blood  for  me; 
Died  that  I  might  live  on  high. 
Died  that  I  might  never  die; 

As  the  branch  is  to  the  vine, 
I  am  his  and  he  is  mine. 

2  Oh,  the  height  of  Jesus'  love  I 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity ; 

Love  that  found  me,  wondrous  thought  t 
Found  me  when  I  sought  him  not ! 

3  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me; 

All  my  wants  to  him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  his  own; 
Safe  with  him  from  earthly  strife, 


He  sustains  the  hidden  life. 


MACCOIIB. 

9Q» 


TRUSTING   IN   CHRIST. 


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349 


All  Laid  on  Jesus  ! 


7s  k  6s. 


1  T"  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
.    JL    The  spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load : 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  stain  remains. 


I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  him; 
Bie  healeth  my  diseases. 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem: 
I  lay  my  grief's  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 


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I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

T*his  weary  scul  of  mine; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  his  breast  recline: 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes. 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 


4  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child: 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng. 
To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

And  learn  the  angels';  song. 


BONAR. 


i\ 


TBiP^TING   IN  CHBIST. 


t'  bs. 


350 


The  Ordy  Fotmdatim  I        C.  P.  M. 

1  TTAD  I  ten  thousand  gifts, 
-5!X     I'd  cleave  to  Jesus  crucified, 

And  build  on  Him  alone; 
For  no  foundation  is  there  giv'n 
On  which  to  place  my  hopes  of  heav'n, 

But  Christ,  the  comer-stone. 

2  Possessing  Christ,  I  all  possess, — 
Wisdom,  and  strength,  and  righteousness. 

And  holiness  complete; 
Bold  in  his  name,  I  dare  draw  nigh 
Before  the  Ruler  of  the  sky. 

And  all  his  justice  meet. 

3  There  is  no  path  to  heav'nly  bliss, 
To  solid  joy  or  lasting  peace. 

But  Christ,  th'  appointed  roac(; 
Oh,  may  we  tread  the  sacred  way. 
By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise  and  pray, 

Till  we  sit  down  with  God. 


ANON. 


351 


NAR. 


Completeness.  L.  M. 

COMPLETE  in  thee,— no  work  of  mine 
May  take,  dear  Lord,  the  place  of  tl4ixe; 
Thy  blood  has  pardon  bought  for  me, 
And  I  am  now  complete  in  thee. 

Complete  in  thee, — no  more  in  sin. 
Thy  grace  has  conquered,  reign  within; 
Thy  voice  will  bid  the  tempter  flee. 
And  I  shall  stand  complete  in  thee. 

Complete  in, thee, — each  want  supplied, 
And  no  good  thing  to  me  denied, 
Since  thou  my  portion,  Lord,  wilt  be, 
I  ask  no  more, — complete  in  thee. 

Dear  Saviour,  when,  before  thy  bar. 
All  tribes  and  tongues  assembled  are. 
Among  thy  chosen  '^.ay  T  be 
At  thy  right  hand,— complete  in  thee.        anon 

205 


TRUSTING   IN   CHRIST. 


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OOjU  The  Suretiahip  of  Jesus.         8s  <&  6s. 

1  r\  CHRIST,  what  burdens  bowed  thy  her-d; 
yj     Our  load  was  laid  on  thee; 

Thou  stoodest  in  the  sinner's  stead, 

Bore  all  my  ill  for  me : 
A  victim  led,  thy  blood  was  shed; 

Now  there's  no  load  for  me. 

2  Death  and  the  curse  were  in  our  cup, 

0  Christ,  'twas  full  for  thee; 

But  thou  hast  di*ained  the  last  dark  drop ; 

'Tis  empty  now  for  me.  , 

That  bitter  cup,  \o\q  drank  it  up; 

Now  blessing's  draught  for  me. 

3  For  me,  Lord  Jesus,  thou  hast  died, 

And  I  have  died  in  theo; 
Thou'rt  risen :  my  bands  are  all  untied. 

And  now  thou  liv'st  in  me. 
When  purified,  made  white,  and  tried,    • 

Thy  glory  then  for  me.  anon. 

O  0  O  The  Voice  of  Jesus.  C.  M. 

1  T  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
X     "  Come  unto  me  and  rest; 

Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  my  breast." 

2  I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was. 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad;, 

1  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 
And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jtsus  say,, 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water;  thirsty  one. 
Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live.'* 

4  I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 
Aiid  now  I  live  in  him. 
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TBUSTIKO  IN  CHRIST. 

5  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  Light; 
Look  unto  me,  thy  mom  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 

6  I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

Li  him  my  Star,  my  Sun; 
And  in  that  light  of  Ufe  I'll  walk 
Till  travelling  days  are  done. 


BONAB. 


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354 


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The  Gift  of  Faith.  C.  M. 

1  TjlATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee; 
JL      No  other  help  I  know;^ 

If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2  What  did  thine  only  Son  endure 

Before  I  drew^  my  breath  ! 
What  pain,  what  labour,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death  1 

3  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes; 
Oh,  may  I  now  receive  that  gift; 
My  soul,  without  it,  dies. 


C.  WESLET. 


CHORUS. 


I  do  believe,  I  now  believe. 

That  Jesus  died  for  me; 
And  through  his  blood,  his  precious  blood, 

I  shall  from  sin  be  free. 


355 


JRock  of  Ages. 

1  TjbCK  of  A_ges,  cleft  for  me, 
Xv     Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee : 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
FroiP  thy  riven  side  that  flowed. 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure. 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 


7s. 


207 


MMBBi 


TBUSTINO  JN  OHBIST, 

2  Not  the  labours  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone, 

3  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  Whilst  I  draw  this  fleeting  breathy 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  soar  through  tracts  unknown. 
See  ihee  on  thy  judgment  throne, 
Rook  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee.  toplady. 


356 


; 


208 


The  Finished  Work  H.  M. 

1  TTvONE  is  the  work  that  saves; 
JL/    Once  and  forever  done; 
Finished  the  righteousness 

That  clothes  the  unrighteous  one. 
The  love  that  blesses  us  below 
Is  {Lowing  freely  to  us  now, 

2  The  sacrifice  is  o'er; 

The  veil  is  rent  in  twain; 
The  mercy-seat  is  red 

With  blood  of  victims  slain;  '"'" 

Why  stand  we  then  without,  in  fear? 
Tht)  blood  divine  invites  us  near. 

3  Upon  the  mercy-seat 

The  High  Priest  sits  within; 
The  blood  is  in  his  hand 

Which  makes  and  keeps  us  clean. 
With  boldness  let  us  now  draw  near, — 
That  blood  has  banished  every  fear. 

BONAR. 


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TBU8TIN0  IN  0HBI8T. 


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357 

1 


Trust  in  Christ.  L.  M. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  life,  my  light, 
My  strength  by  day,  my  tnist  by  night, 
On  earth  I'm  but  a  passing  guest, 
And  sorely  with  my  sins  oppress'd. 

2  Since  thou  hast  died,  the  pure,  the  just, 
I  take  my  homeward  way  in  trust; 
The  gates  of  heaven,  Lord,  open  wide, 
When  here  I  may  no  more  abide. 

3  And  when  the  last  great  day  is  come. 

And  thou,  our  Judge,  shalt  speak  the  doom, 
Let  me  with  joy  behold  the  light. 
And  set  me  then  upon  thy  right. 

4  Ah  !  then  I  have  my  heart's  desire, 
When,  singing  with  the  angels'  choir, 
Among  the  ransomed  of  thy  grace, 
Forever  I  behold  thy  face.  behemb. 

OOO  Thou  art  Mine  t  L.  M. 

•  1  'VTES,  thou  art  mine,  my  blessed  Lord: 
X      Forever  and  forever  mine; 
And,  purchased  with  thy  precious  blood. 
My  Lord  and  Saviour,  I  am  thine. 

2  Thy  spotless  righteousness  is  mine. 

Resplendent  now  before  the  throne; 
In  thee  I  stand  accepted  there — 
In  thee,  O  Son  of  God,  alone. 

3  Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  is  mine,  for  thou 

Didst  send  him,  never  to  depart, 
.  Thine  own  sweet  Comforter,  to  dwell 
^VWithin  the  temple  of  my  heart. 

4  ?^y  rich  inheritance  is  mine : 
IX -f  Joint  heir  with  thee  of  worlds  above, 
](iord,  in  thy  kingdom  I  shall  shine. 
And  reign  with  thee  in  endless  love. 


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H.  O.  G. 
209 


TBUSTINa  IN  CHRIST. 

359  CM. 

"  Lardf  I  Bdieve;  Hdp  Thou  My  Unhdief" 

1  T  ORD,  I  believe;  thy  power  I  own, 
JLA     Thy  Word  I  would  obey; 

I  wander  comfortless  and  lone, 
When  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight; 
*      I  look  to  thee,  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord,  I  believe;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak; 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes,  I  believe;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief; 
Lord,  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  bow; 

"  Help  thou  mine  unbelief !"  anon. 

OuU       Self'Righte<mme88  Renounced.        L.  M, 

1  nyrO  more,  my  God,  I.  boast  no  more 
JLl      Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done; 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before. 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name. 

What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame. 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus*  sake; 
Oh,  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him,      ^ 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake.  ( 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands         jq 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  thronq*„ 

But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands,      ^. 

By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


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L.  M. 


TRUSTING   IN   CHRIST. 

361 

"  Without  Faith  it  is  Impossible  to  Please  God.** 

1  T7IAITH  is  a  living  power  from  heaven, 

JL;     Which  grasps  the  promise  God  has  given ; 
A  trust  that  cannot  be  o'erthrown,      , 
Securely  fixed  on  Christ  alone. 

2  Faith  finds  in  Christ  whate'er  we  need, 
To  save  and  strengthen,  guide  and  feed; 
Strong  in  his  grace,  it  joys  to  share 
His  cross,  in  hope  his  crown  to  wear. 

3  Faith  feels  the  Spirit's  kindling  breath, 
In  hope  and  love  that  conquer  death; 
Faith  brings  us  to  delight  in  God, 
And  blesses  e'en  his  smiting  rod. 

4  Such  faith  in  us,  O  C     .,  implant, 
And  to  our  prayers  thy  favour  grant, 
In  Jesus  Christ,  thy  saving  Son, 
"Who  is  our  Fount  of  health  alone. 


ANON. 


362 


Pardon  in  the  Blood  of  Jesus!    L.  M.  6l. 

WHEN  first  o'erwhelmed  with  sin  and  shame, 
To  Jesus'  cross  I  trembling  came, 
Burden'd  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fear. 
Yet  drawn  hy  love,  I  ventured  near. 
And  pardon  found,  and  peace  with  God, 
In  Jesus'  rich  atoning  blood. 

My  sin  is  gone,  my  fear  is  o'er, 
I  shun  his  presence  now  no  more; 
He  sits  upon  the  throne  of  grace. 
He  bids  me  boldly  seek  his  face ; 
Sprinkled  upon  the  throne  of  God, 
I  see  that  rich  atoning  blood. 

Before  his  face  my  Priest  appears; 

My  Advocate  the  Father  hears; 

That  precious  blood,  before  his  eyes, 

Both  day  and  night  for  mercy  cries ; 

It  speaks,  it  ever  speaks  to  God, 

The  voice  of  that  atoning  blood.  211 


BB.Y0I0INO   IN  OHBIBT. 

Here  I  can  rest  without  a  fear: 

By  this,  to  God  I  now  draw  near; 

By  this,  I  triumph  over  sin, 

For  this  haa  made  and  keeps  me  clean; 

And  when  I  reach  the  throne  of  God, 

I'll  praise  that  rich  atoning  blood. 

J.  O.  DBCK. 


REJOICING  IN  CHRIST. 


O  bo  Joy  at  the  Cross  t    ■  8s  &  7s. 

1  O  WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
O     Which  before  the  cross  I  spend; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 

Froih  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Love  and  grief,  my  heart  dividing. 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe; 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding. 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station. 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  in  his  gracious  eye. 

4  Here  I'll  sit,  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

ALLEN  AND  SHIRLEY. 


364 


Supporting  Grace, 


CM. 


212 


1  TTOW  happy  is  the  Christian's  state  1 
■M-JL     His  sins  are  all  forgiven; 
A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace, 
And  lifts  his  hopes  to  heaven. 


REJOICING  IN  CHBI8T. 


DK. 


7s. 


2  Though,  in  the  rugged  path  of  life. 

He  heaves  the  pensive  sigh : 
Yet,  trusting  in  l^e  Lord,  he  finds 
Supporting  grace  is  nigh. 

3  If,  to  prevent  his  wandering  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,  will  ascend 
To  everlasting  day.  Hudson. 


365 


Y. 


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ffa^cypy  Bay  !  L.  M. 

1  /^H,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 
V^     On  tiee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glo^dng  heart  rejoice, 

And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  Oh,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house. 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

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  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart; 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
When  called  on  angels*  bread  to  feast? 

5  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

DODDRIDQ^. 

213 


BWOIOING   IN  0HRI8T. 


Obb  J<yy  of  a  Convert  12s  &  9s. 

1  (\^i  how  happy  are  they 
yj     Who  their  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above  1 
Tongue  can  never  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love.  ^ 


2  That  sweet  comfort  nob  mine 
When  the  favour  divine 

I  had  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

When  at  first  I  believed, 

What  true  joy  I  received, 
Wht^t  a  heaven  in  Jesus'  sweet  name  ! 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  bo  know; 

And  the  angels  could  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 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song: 

Oh,  that  all  his  salvation  might  see  ! 
"  He  hath  loved  me,"  I  cried, 
"  He  hath  suffered  and  died 

To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me." 


214 


5  Oh,  the  rapturous  height 

Of  that  holy  delight 
Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  ! 

Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

I  was  perfectly  blest. 
As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 


C.  WESLET. 


Bvoionro  nr  ohbut. 


367 


BUsaednesa  of  Trust  m  Christ,        U  6l. 


9s. 


1  O  AVIOUR,  happy  should  I  be, 
lO     Could  I  always  trust  in  thee; 
Trust  thy  wisdom  me  to  guide; 
Trust  thy  goodness  to  provide; 
Trust  thy  saving  love  and  power; 
Trust  thee  every  day  and  hour. 

2  Trust  thee  as  the  only  light 
In  the  darkest  hour  of  night ; 
Trust  in  sickness,  trust  in  health; 
Trust  in  poverty  and  wealth; 
Trust  in  joy,  and  trust  in  grief; 
Trust  thy  promise  for  relief. 

3  Trust  thy  blood  to  cleanse  my  soul; 
Trust  thy  grace  to  make  me  whole; 
Trust  thee  living,  dying  too; 
Trust  thee  all  my  journey  through; 
Trust  thee  till  my  feet  shall  be 
Planted  on  the  crystal  sea. 


ANON. 


d  6  8  The  Elder  Brother  /  8s  &  7s. 

1  IlTES,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth, 

i      With  a  brother's  tender  care; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  he  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 

2  Yes,  for  me  he  standeth  pleading 

At  the  mercy-seat  above ; 
Ever  for  me  interceding. 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 

3  Yes,  in  me  abroad  he  sheddeth 

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

4  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  he  dwelleth; 

I  in  him,  and  he  in  me. 
And  my  empty  soul  he  fiUeth, 
Here  and  through  eteniity. 

216 


BBJOIOINO  IK  0BRI8T. 


5  Thus  I  wait  for  his  returning, 
Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven; 
Such  the  joyful  songs  of  morning. 
Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 


369 


Peace  with  God. 


BONAR 


S.  M. 


1  T  HEAR  the  words  of  love, 
X     I  gaze  upon  the  blood, 

I  see  the  mighty  sacrifice, 
And  I  have  peace  with  God. 

2  'Tis  everlasting  peace. 

Sure  as  Jehovah's  name; 
Tis  stable  as  his  steadfast  throne, 
For  evermore  the  same. 

3  The  clouds  may  go  and  come. 

And  storms  may  sweep  my  sky, 
This  blood-sealed  friendship  changes  not, 
The  cross  is  ever  nigh. 

4  I  change,  he  changes  not. 

The  Christ  can  never  die ; 
His  love,  not  mine,  the  resting-place. 
His  truth,  not  mine,  the  tie. 

6  I  know  he  liveth  now 

At  God's  right  hand  above; 
I  know  the  throne  on  which  he  sits; 
I  know  his  truth  and  love. 


370 


My  Beloved  is  Mine  I 


BONAB. 


6s  k  4s. 


^6 


1  "VrOW  I  have  found  a  Friend, 
JLl      Whose  love  shall  never  end; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Though  earthly  joys  decrease, 
Though  human  friendships  cease. 
Now  I  have  lasting  peace; 

Jesus  is  mine.       * 


BBJOfoiNo  IN  OBmirr. 


)1. 


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2  Though  I  grow  poor  and  old, 
He  will  my  faith  uphold; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
He  shall  my  wants  BU))ply; 
His  precious  blood  is  7iigh; 
Naught  can  my  hope  destroy; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

3  When  earth  shall  pass  away. 
In  the  great  judgment  day, 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Oh,  what  a  glorious  thing, 
Then  to  behold  my  King, 
On  tuneful  harps  to  sing,  ' 


Jesus  ia  mine  1 


H£NBT  HOPB. 


371 


Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth: 


Is. 


B.  M. 


1  piOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
\J     And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  the  place; 
Keligion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less, 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  hUl  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

6  Then  let  our  songs  abound. 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuers  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.  watts. 

F  217 


BEJOICmO   IN   CHRIST. 


372 


The  Pleasures  of  Religion. 


In. 


1  'r  1 1IS  religion  that  can  give 

JL      Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live; 
*Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity : 

Be  the  living  God  my  Friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

MABY  MASTERS. 


373 


Christ  Our  Only  Joy, 


CM. 


218 


1  TESTIS,  the  veiy  thought  of  thee 
fJ  With  gladness  fills  my  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 

And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  Kor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame^ 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4  And  ihose  who  find  thee,  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show : 
The  love  of  Jesus, — ^what  it  is. 
None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now. 

And  through  eternity.  e.  caswell. 


^ 


374 


REJOICING   IN  CHRIST. 


The  Heart  at  Rest. 


CM. 


s. 


^ 


1  1\TY  heart  is  resting,  0  my  God; 
jjIjL  I  will  give  thanks  and  sing, 
My  heart  has  found  the  secret  source 

Of  every  prec' JUS  thing. 

2  I  thirst  for  springs  of  heavenly  life, 

And  from  thyself  they  rise; 
I  seek  the  treasure  of  thy  love, 
And  close  at  hand  it  lies. 

3  Thus  a  new  song  is  in  my  mouth, 

To  loHg-loved  music  sec: 
Glory  to  thee  for  all  the  grace 
I  have  not  tasted  yet. 

4  I  have  a  heritage  of  joy 

That  yet  I  cannot  see; 
But  he  who  bled  to  make  it  mine 
Is  keeping  it  for  me. 

5  My  heart  is  resting,  O  my  God; 

My  heart  is  in  thy  care; 

And  while  it  finds  its  joy  in  thee. 

Can  trust  thee  everywhere. 

A.  L.  WARING. 


1 


375 


Joy  in  Christ. 

1  TOYFUL  be  the  hours  to-day; 
V      Joyful  let  the  seasons  be; 
Let  us  sing,  for  well  we  may; 

Jesus,  we  will  sing  of  thee. 

2  Should  thy  people  silent  be, 

Then  the  very  stones  would  sing: 
What  .a  debt  we  owe  to  thee, 
,       Thee,  our  Saviour,  thee,  our  King  I 

3  Joyful  are  we  now  to  own. 

Rapture  thrills  us  as  we  trace 
All  the  deeds  thy  love  hath  done, 
All  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 


7fl. 


210 


BEJOIOIVG   IN   CHRIST. 


4  'Tis  thy  grace  alone  can  save; 

Every  blessing  comes  from  thee; 
AIJ  we  have  and  hope  to  have, 
All  we  are  and  hope  to  be. 


,\\ 


376 


Perfect  Feace. 


ANON. 


CM. 


1  A    MIND  at  perfect  peace  with  God, 
Xa.     Oh,  what  a  word  is  this  ! 

A  sinner,  reconciled  through  blood,— 
This,  this  indeed  is  peace. 

2  By  nature  and  by  practice  far^ 

How  very  far  from  God ! 
Yet  now,  by  grace,  brought  nigh  to  him,. 
Through  faith  in  Jesus'  blood. 

3  So  ni^h,  so  very  nigh  to  God, 

I  cknnot  nearer  be : 
For  in  the  person  of  his  Son  j 

I  am  as  near  as  he. 

4  So  dear,  so  very  dear  to  God, 

More  dear  I  cannot  be; 
The  love  wherewith  he  loves  the  Son, 
Such  is  his  love  to  me.  bonar. 

377  The  Rest  of  Faith.  S.  M. 

1  TF  Jesus  be  my  Friend, 
X     And  I  to  him  belong, 

I  care  not  what  my  foes  intend, 
Though  fierce  they  be  and  strong. 

2  I  rest  upon  the  ground 

Of  Jesus  and  his  blood; 
For  I  in  him  alone  have  found 
The  true,  eternal  good. 

3  My  heart  for  gladness  springs; 

It  cannot  more  be  sad; 
ForveryjoyitsmUesandBings, 
Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad. 
29) 


BEJOICINO   fN  CHRIST. 


4  T^e  sun  that  lights  mine  eyes 
Is  Christ,  the  Lord  I  love; 
I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  me  above. 


ANON. 


378 


Forgiveness  of  Sin  upon  Confession.   S.  M. 


1. 


N  ,. 


1  (\^i  blessed  souls  are  they 

\J     Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er; 
Divinely  blest,  to  vhom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound. 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray; 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 


WATTS. 


dio  2^0  Joy  Without  Christ.  Sa. 

1  TTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
JlI     When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  I 

Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers, 
Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  with  me. 

The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim; 
The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay; 

But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom. 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice: 


T 


REJOICINO  IN   CHRIST. 

I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 
Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear; 

No  mortal  so  happy  as  I; 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned, 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

"Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind : 
While  blest  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song. 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 

And  why  are  my  wintars  so  long?  / 

Oh,  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky; 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high. 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

NEWTON. 


1 


380 


Our  Blessings,  C.  M. 

1  C\B.,  praise  our  great  and  gracious  Lord, 
V_/     And  call  upon  his  name ; 

To  strains  of  joy  tune  every  chord, 

His  mighty  acts  proclaim. 
Tell  how  he  led  his  chosen  race 

To  Canaan's  promised  land; 
Tell  how  his  covenant  of  grace 

Unchanged  shall  ever  stand. 

2  We,  too,  have  manna  from  above, — 

The  bread  that  came  from  heaven; 
To  us  the  same  kind  hand  of  love 

Hath  living  waters  given. 
A  rock  we  have,  from  whence  the  sp  ing 

In  rich  abundance  flows : 
That  rock  is  Christ,  our  Priest,  our  King, 

Who  life  and  health  bestows. 


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REJOICING  IN   CHRIST. 


} 


381 


Oh,  let  us  prize  this  blessed  food, 

And  trust  our  heavenly  Guide : 
So  shall  we  find  death's  fearful  flood 

Serene  as  Jordan's  tide; 
And  safely  reach  that  happy  shore 

The  land  of  peace  and  rest, 
Where  angels  worship  and  adore, 

In  God's  own  presence  bless'd. 

MISS  H.  AUBER. 


CM. 


:oN. 


M. 


> 


Joj/  in  Jesus. 

1  /~\  JESUS,  thou  the  beauty  art 
V^     Of  angel-worlds  above; 
Thy  name  is  music  to  the  heart, 

Enchanting  it  with  love. 

2  Celestial  sweetness  i^s.  ;Uoyed  ! 

Vvlio  eat  thee  hunger  still ; 
Who  drink  of  thee  still  feel  a  void. 
Which  nought  but  thou  can  fill. 

3  O  my  sweet  Jesus,  hear  the  sighs 

Which  unto  thee  I  send; 
To  thee  mine  inmost  spirit  cries. 
My  being's  hope  and  end. 

i  Stay  with  us,  Lord,  and  let  thy  light 
Illume  the  soul's  abyss. 
Scatter  the  darkness  of  our  night. 
And  fill  the  world  with  bliss. 

BERNARD. 


382 


God's  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness.    C.  M. 


1  "]\/f  Y  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
IVX     The  life  of  my  delights. 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun; 
He  is  my  soul's  bright  morning  star. 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 


223 


CONSECRATION  TO  CHRIST. 

S  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 
With  beaxDS  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  love  is  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  gi^cious  Lord. 

5  Fearless  o£  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I  break  through  every  foe : 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  oi  faith 
Shall  bear  me  conqueror  through. 


I 


1/ 


WATTSl 


CONSECRATION  TO  CHRIST. 


383 


\ 


Livings  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  1\TY  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 
-LtX     To  every  service  I  can  pay. 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delist 

To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey, 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee, 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  eiid  ? 
'Us  my  delight  thy  face  to  see. 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  Friend. 

3  I  would  not  si^  for  worldly  joy. 

Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good. 
New  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live. 

To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died; 
Nor  could  all  vorldly  honour  give 
Such  biiss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

5  His  woi^  my  hoary  age  shall  bless. 

When  youthful  vigour  is  no  more^ 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 

DODDRIDQS. 


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I 


rrsL 


M. 


€X>N8E0RATI0N  TO  0HBI8T. 

OOt:  Entire  Surrender/  S.  M. 

1  /^  LORD,  thou  art  my  Lord, 
yj     My  portion  and  delight, 
All  other  lords  I  now  reject, 

And  cast  them  from  my  sight. 

2  Thy  sovereign  right  I  own, 

Thy  glorious  power  confess; 
Thy  law  shall  ever  rule  my  hectrfj, 
While  I  adore  thy  grace. 

3  Too  long  my  feet  have  strayed 

In  sin's  forbidden  way; 
But  since  thou  hast  my  soul  reclaimed. 
To  thee  my  vows  I'll  pay. 

4  My  soul,  to  Jesus  joined 

By  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
Now  seeks  to  dwell  among  thy  saints, 
And  rest  with  them  above. 

6  Accept,  O  Lord,  my  heart; 
To  thee  myself  I  give; 
Nor  suffer  me  from  hence  to  stray. 
Or  cause  thy  saints  to  grieve. 


BEDDOME. 


385 


Prayer  /or  Consecration.  7s. 

1  mHINE  forever!  God  of  love, 

X      Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be. 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever !  Lord  of  life. 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife; 
Thou,  the  life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  forever !  oh,  how  blest 

They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest;  f"^ 

Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
Qh,  defend  us  to  IJie  end ! 


mmtm 


, 


C0178BORATION   TO  CHRIST. 

4  Thine  forever !  thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven, 
Led  by  thee  from  earth  to  heaven. 


MAUDE. 


386 


Surrendering  all  /or  Christ.  C.  M, 


'.  ■) 


rf 


1  A  ND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
-^LJL     My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 

It  is  but  right,  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  honour,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear. 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

4  Saviour  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain. 
The  loss  of  all  things  I  could  bear. 


And  glory  in  my  gain. 


BEDDOME. 


387 


226 


All  for  Christ  f  7s.  6l. 

"VrOW,  O  God,  thine  own  I  ami 

JLi      Now  I  give  thee  back  thine  own: 

Freedom,  friends,  and  health,  and  fame, 

Consecrate  to  thee  alone : 
Thine  I  live,  thrice  happy  I ! 
Happier  still  if  thine  I  die. 

Take  me,  Lord,  and  all  my  powers; 

Take  my  mind,  and  heart,  and  will; 
All  my  goods,  and  all  my  hours, 

All  I  know,  and  all  I  feel. 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do — 
Take  my  soul  and  make  it  new ! 

0.  WESLEY. 


CONSECRATION  TO  CHRIST. 


388 


.UDB. 

!.  M. 


■) 


i 


Bought  vnth  a  Price  I  L.  M. 

1  X  ORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

-Li     Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine; 
With  fuli  consent  thine  would  I  be. 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  n)3. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Amr  ig  the  childrwi  of  thy  grace; 
A     retched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  thine  would  I  die, 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal. 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 
The  great  engagement  to  perform; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 

And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend.  davies 


OMB. 


.  6l. 


389 


uW£. 


Giving  All !  CM. 

1  TTOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
XX     As  my  eternal  God, 

Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  1 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives,   . 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  ? 

Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 

From  mine  exalted  Head. 

• 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  forever  thine; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
iMy  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet  if  I  might  make  some  reserve. 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great, 

That  I  should  give  him  all.  watts. 

227 


CX>N8B0BATI0N   TO  OHRIBT. 


390 


We  a/re  Hia  1 


S.  M. 


1  "VfOT  to  ourselves  again, 
-Ll      Not  to  the  flesh  we  live; 
Not  to  the  world  henceforth  shall  we 

Our  strength,  our  being  give. 

2  Our  life  is  hid  with  Christ, 

With  Christ  in  God  above; 
Upward  our  heart  would  go  to  him, 
Whom,  seeing  not,  we  love. 

3  Not  to  ourselves  we  live. 

Not  to  ourselves  we  die; 
Unto  the  Lord  we  die  or  live. 
With  him  are  we  on  high. 

4  We  seek  the  things  above, 

For  we  are  only  his; 
Like  him  we  soon  shall  be,  for  we 

Shall  see  him  as  he  is.  anon. 


.. 


391 


fl3 


"  To  Me  to  Live  is  Christ,"  7s. 

1  /CHRIST,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground, 
\J     Christ,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy, 
Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found. 

Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ, 

2  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace. 

Freely  from  thy  fulness  give; 
Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 
Be  it  "  Chnst  for  me  to  live." 

3  Firmly  trusting  in  thy  blood. 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound; 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 

Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  Thus,  oh,  thus  an  entrance  give 

To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky  ! 
Having  known  it  "  Christ  to  live," 
Let  me  know  it  "  gain  to  die." 

WINDHAM. 


SBEKINO  CONFORMITY  TO  0BRI8T. 


M. 


392 


"  /  am  11x8  r 


CM. 


ON. 


1  T'M  thine,  O  Lord,  and  thine  alone, 
X     I'm  thine  by  every  tie; 

By  duty's  claims,  by  love's  glad  choice, 
For  thee  to  live  or  die. 

2  There's  not  an  angel  blest  in  heaven 

So  bound  to  thee  as  I; 
To  them  thy  love  its  gifts  has  given, 
For  me  Love's  self  did  die. 

3  My  life,  my  time,  my  strength,  my  all 

I'd  hold  and  spend  for  thee; 
Oh,  set  my  heart  as  free  from  earth 
As  saints  in  glory  be. 

4  With  single  eye  and  fervent  heart 

Let  this  poor  life  be  spent; 
Eager  to  use  for  thy  great  name 
Whatever  thou  hast  lent. 


▲NGN. 


7s. 


SEEKING  CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 


393 


Rejoicing  in  God  mt/  Saviour.     7s  &  6s. 

1  nnO  thee,  O  dear,  dear  Saviour, 
X     My  spirit  turns  for  rest. 

My  peace  is  in  thy  favour, 
My  pillow  on  thy  breast.        ^ 

2  Though  all  the  world  deceive  me, 

I  know  that  I  am  thine, 
And  thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 
O  blessed  Saviour  mine. 

3  O  thou  whose  mercy  found  me, 

From  bondage  set  me  free. 
And  then  forever  bound  me, 
With  threefold  cords  to  thee. 

220 


BBBKIKO  OONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 


4t  Oh,  for  a  heart  to  love  thee 
More  truly  as  I  ought; 
And  nothing  place  above  thee, 
In  deed,  or  word,  or  thought. 

6  Oh,  for  that  choicest  blessing. 
Of  living  in  thy  love, 
And  thus  on  earth  possessing 
The  peace  of  heaven  above  ! 

J.  B.  B.  MONBELL. 


394 


Trusting  Christ  the  Only  Refuge.      L.  M. 

1  rriHOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
jL      yiy  refuge,  my  almighty  Friend, 

And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart. 
On  whom  alone  my  hop'^s  depend  ] 

2  Whither,  ah,  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ] 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happii.ess  afford  1 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart; 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives.  - 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine; 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine. 
My  gracious  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie; 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 

ANNE  STEELE. 


■■  « 


395 


230 


Parting  with  Earthly  Joys. 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away; 
X     Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 


L.  M. 


SEEKING  CONFORMITT  TO  OHBUT. 


LL. 


M. 


Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  dark  despair; 

And  while  T  listened  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace^ 
That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 

That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

Now  to  the  shining  realms  above, 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  my  eyes; 

Oh,  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies  ! 

There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 

There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode. 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 


396 


Nea/rer  to  God. 


ytA.Tl9. 


6s  k  4s. 


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1  "VTEARER,  my  God,  to  thee,— 
Jl\       Nearer  to  thee  1 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee. 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  comes  over  me. 

My  rest  a  stone; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee. 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  Grod,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  theel 


'V 


illKIKO  OONFORMITT  TO  OBRIBT. 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise ;        ^ 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  theel 

6  And  when  on  joyful  wing 
Cleaving  the  sky. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 
,  Upward  I  fly . 

Still  all.  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee ! 


SARAH  FOWLBR  ADAMS. 


Holy  Aspirations. 


L.  M. 


397 

1  lUrY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
JJJL    A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 


2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth. 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  < 
"Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  gol 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense; 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone : 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

■WATTS. 


232 


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8)»BKlKa  OONTOBIEITT  TO  CHltrST. 


398 


Deavres  fw  ffoliness.  0.  H. 

1  f\Eif  cou]d  I  find  from  day  to  daj^ 
\-/    A  nearness  to  my  God, 

Then  would  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
While  leaning  on  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  come,  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 
That  I  may  never  more  depart. 
Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore; 
And  when  my  frame  dissolves  in  death, 
My  80ul  shall  love  thee  more. 

BENJi3IXN  CLBAVLAND. 


399 


^writy  of  Heart. 

1  /^H,  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
\J     A  heart  from  sin  set  free; 

A  heart  that'a  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me. 

2  Oh,  for  a  heart  submissive,  meek. 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne, 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  Oh,  for  a  humble,  contrite  heart. 

Believing,  true,  and  clean. 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  ptjfrt 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  Thy  temper,  gracious  Lord,  impart: 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Oh,  write  thy  name  upon  my  hears  I 
Thy  name,  O  God,  is  Love. 


CM. 


£1,  WB8L1T. 


•ntnmwiM 


SEBKIKO  OONFOBMITY  TO  OHBIST. 


400 


The  Fount  of  Blessing.  8s  <fc  Tsu 

COME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above: 
Praise  the  mount, — oh,  fix  me  an  it, 
Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer; 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure. 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger. 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace.  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here's  my  heart;  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above, 

BOBEBT  BOBINSON. 


4:v/X  Benouncing  Sin.  S.  M: 

1  Q<  HALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 

O     Because  thy  grace  abounds  ^         ' 
Or  crucify  the  Lor4  again. 
And  open  all  his  wounds  \ 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God; 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 
»4 


BEBKINO  CONFORMITY  TO  OHSIiT. 


'b. 


We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  hJB  cross, 

And  bought  our  liberty.  watts. 


I 


402 


fSON. 


M, 


Desiring  Sanctification.  8s  k  7s. 

1  T  OVE  divin^,yall  love  excelling, 

XJ     Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling; 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown :  , 

Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation; 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh,  breathe  thy  Holy  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast; 
Let  us  all  thy  grace  inherit; 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning; 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away; 
End  the  work  of  thy  beginning; 

Bring  us  to  eternal  day. 

3  Carry  on  thy  new  creation : 

Pure  and  holy  may  we  be; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee; 
Change  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

C.  WESLEY. 


403 


Complaints  of  Coldness  ! 


CM. 


1  TTTITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 
T  V       Here,  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
lily  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude, 


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bsbxhfg  GONromfiTT  to  ohbist. 

2.  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  hearfc  so  base. 
So  false  aa  mine  has  been; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin. 

3  How  long,  diBar  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  struggles  in  my  breast  1 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  % 

4  Break,  sovereign  grace,  oh,  break  the  charm, 

And  set  the  captive  free; 
Beveal,  almighty  God,  thine  arm. 

And  haste  to  rescue  me^  g,  stennett. 


404 


Difficulty  and  Dependence,  *       C.  M. 

1  QTRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
K3     That  leads  to  joys  on  high; 

'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
,    While  crowds  mistake,  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied. 

The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passion  suppressed,  and  patience  tried. 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  % 
Thy  grace  must  all  the  work  perform. 
And  give  the  free  reward.  W-.TTS. 


405 


Breathings  after  Christ.  6s  &  4s. 


1  "llyf" Y  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
J^X.     Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary; 

Saviour  divine, 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
Oh^  let  me,  from  this  day, 
Be  whollv  thine. 


SEEKING  OONFOBMITT  TO  OHBIST. 


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lETT. 

I.  M. 
t, 


May  ahj  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart; 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  thee, 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

While  life's j^k  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  thou  my  Guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day. 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away. 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll. 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul !  aA.Y  palmer. 


406 


TTS. 


&  4s. 


Union  with  Christ  S.  M. 

1  T^EAR  Saviour !  I  am  thine, 
X-^     By  everlasting  bands; 

My  name,  my  heart  I  would  resign, 
My  soul  is  in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  I  still  would  cleave 

With  ever  growing  zeal; 
Let  millions  tempt  me  Christ  to  leave. 
They  never  shall  prevail ! 

3  His  Spirit  shall  imite 

My  soul  to  him,  my  Head; 
Shall  form  me  to  his  image  bright, 
And  teach  his  paths  to  tread. 

4  Death  may  my  soul  divide 

From  this  abode  of  clay; 
But  love  shall  keep  me  near  hii  «id% 
Through  all  the  gloomy  ivij. 

si9 


SEEKING  CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 


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Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

What  should  remain  to  fear? 
If  he  in  heaven  has  fixed  his  throne. 

He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

DODDRIDGE. 


■\\ 


407 


Delight  in  God  and  His  Word.        C.  M. 

1  fTlHOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God; 

i      Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  Word, 
And  sufiers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth. 

And  glory  in  my  choice; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  Thjf  precepts  and  thy  heavenly  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes;  ^ 

Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine ; 

Oh,  save  thy  servant,  Lord; 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  Word.  watts. 


408 


A  Living  Faith.  C.  M. 

1  "IITISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 
JJJL    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  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  Head: 

3  *Tis  faith  that  purifies  the  heart; 

*Tis  faith  that  works  by  love; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifbs  the  thou^ts  above. 


■\\ 


DGE. 


M. 


SEEKING  OONFOBMITT  TO  CHRIST. 

4  This  faith  shall  every  fear  control 
By  its  celestial  power, 
With  holy  triumph  fill  the  soul 
In  death's  approaching  hour. 


WATTS. 


409 


i, 


A  ITS. 

M. 

Iven, 


Ohf  for  a  Closer  Walk  with  God."     CM. 

1  /^H,  for  a  cl|^r  walk  with  Gk)d, 
v-/  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  Word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  Holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
Aad  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb.  cowper. 


410 


Sun  of  Righteousness, 

1  /^B[RIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies^ 
\j     Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light. 
Sun  of  Righteousness  arise, 

Tnlumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night: 
Dayspring  from  on  high,  be  near) 
Daystar,  in  my  heturt  appear. 


7s. 


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8B1KING  eONFOBMIT^r   TO  CHBIST. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  mom, 

If  thj  li^t  is  hid  j&om  me; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

TilJ  thy  mercy's  beams  T  see, — 
Till  they  inward  light  im^ >art, 
Warmth  and  gladness  to  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine; 

Keroe  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  radiant  Sun  diviue; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  thyself  display. 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day,  c.  weslet. 


■j 


411 


God,  AU  cmd  in  All. 


S.  M. 


1  "|\TY  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
-LtX  To  thee,  to  thee  I  call; 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 

For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  To  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

3  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky. 

Can  one  delight  afford. 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy. 
Without  thy  presence.  Lord. 

4  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love. 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll, 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move. 


And  centre  of  my  souL 


WATTS. 


The  Rocd  to  Life  a/nd  Death.        L.  M. 


412 

1  "OKOAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
XJf  r  And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
Wiih  h^re  and  there  a  traveller. 


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HiET. 


.  M. 


9EBKINO  OOKFOBMITT  TO  0HBI8T. 

2  "  Deny  thjaelf  and  take  thy  cross/' 

Is  the  Bedeemer's  great  command: 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  a^ost  a  saint, 

And  makes  hiJB  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  in  vain, 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new, — 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 


v.- 


413 


Exemplifying  the  Gospel, 


WATTS. 


L.M. 


lTTSL 


.M. 


1  O  O  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
)0     The  holy  gospel  we  profess; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  {|<broad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  Gkwi, 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied. 
Ambition,  envy,  lust,  and  pride; 

While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  Word. 


WATTS. 


414 


Taking  Christ  as  a  King. 

1  "f7"ING  of  kings,  and  wilt  thou  deign 
XV-     O'er  this  wayward  heart  to  reign  1 
Henceforth  take  it  for  thy  throne; 
Bule  here.  Lord,  and  rule  alone. 


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SEEKING  CONFORMITY   TO  CHRIST. 

2  Then,  like  heaven's  angelic  bands. 
Waiting  for  thy  high  commands, 
All  my  powers  shall  wait  on  thee, 
Captive,  yet  divinely  free. 

3  Tuned  by  thee  in  sweet  accord. 
All  shall  sing  their  gracious  Lord; 
Love,  the  leader  of  the  choir. 
Breathing  round  her  sera{)h  fire. 

4  Be  it  so :  my  heart's  thy  throne. 
All  my  powers  thy  sceptre  own,  . 
JkxLfi,  with  them  on  thine  own  hill, 
Live  rejoicing  in  thy  will. 


415 


1  /^^GOD,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
V_/     On  thoe  I  cast  my  care; 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hearest  prayer. 

2  Oh,  for  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick-discerning  eye. 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly ! 

3  A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  Lord,  let  me  still  abide. 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove. 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 


ANON. 


Prayer  for  Self-CoTisecration.  S.  M. 


To  better  worlds  above. 


C.  WESLEY. 


416 


Love  and  Obedience, 


S.  M. 


348 


1  "OLEST  be  thy  love,  dear  Lord, 
-D     That  taught  us  this  sweet  way, 
Only  to  love  thee  for  thyself, 
And  for  that  love  obey. 


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M. 


iEY. 


M. 


BEBKING  CONFORMITY  TO  OHBIBT. 

2  O  thou,  our  souls'  chief  hope, 

We  to  thy  mercy  fly; 
Where'er  we  we,  thou  canst  protect, 
Whate'er  we  need,  supply.     * 

3  Whether  we  sleep  or  wake, 

To  thee  we^both  resign : 
By  night  w6  see,  as  well  as  day, 
If  thy  light  on  us  shine. 

4  Whether  we  live  or  die, 

Both  we  submit  to  thee; 
In  death  we  live,  as  well  as  life, 
If  thine  in  defl*-h  we  be. 

JOHN  AUSTIN. 


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Tci  i  Longing  to  be  Like  God.  L.  M. 

1  TTTHAT  sinners  value  I  resign; 

▼  T       Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

.    2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
But  that  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere: 
When  shall  I  wake  and  iind  me  there  'i 

3  Oh,  glorious  hour !  oh,  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  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  surprise. 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

WATT3. 


SUBMISSION  TO  CHRIST'S  WILL. 


418 


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ChrUt's  Will  Beatftyr  Ui. 


S.  M. 


1  IVTY  spirit  on  thy  care, 
JJIx.     Blest  Saviour,  I  recline; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 

For  thou  art  love  divine. 

2  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. 

3  Whate'er  events  betide. 

Thy  will  they  all  perform; 
Safe  in  thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Kor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall. 

It  must  be  good  for  me. 
Secure  of  having  thee  in  all. 


I 


Of  having  all  in  thee. 


H.  F.  LTTB. 


419 


God's  WUl.  0.  M. 

1  T  WORSHIP  thee,  sweet  wiU  of  God, 
X     And  all  thy  ways  adoi'e; 

And  every  day  I  live,  I  long 
To  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  He  always  wins  who  sides  with  God, 

To  him  no  chance  is  lost; 
Qod's  will  is  sweetest  to  him,  when 
It  triumphs  at  his  cost. 

3  111  that  God  blesses  is  our  good, 

And  unblest  good  is  ill; 
And  all  is  right  that  seems  most  wrong, 
If  it  be  his  dear  will. 

4  I  have  no  cares,  O  blessed  will, 

For  all  my  cares  are  thine; 
I  live  in  triumph.  Lord,  for  thou 
Hast  made  thy  triumphs  mine. 


(KTBMianOIl  TO  OHBIIT^S  WILL. 


w 


[. 


3  When  obstaoles  and  triak  seem 
Like  prison-walls  to  be, 
I  do  the  little  I  can  do, 
And  leave  the  rest  to  thee. 

7.  W.  FABBR. 


420 


B. 


Thy  C^e  Not  Mim  t  0.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
JLi     "Whether  I  die  or  live; 

To  love  and  serve  thee  is  mj  share. 
And  this  thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  I 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  he  went  through  before; 
No  one  into  his  kingdom  comes, 
But  through  his  opened  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see; 
For  if  thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  thy  glory  be*? 

5  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary,  sinful  days. 
And  join  with  all  triumphant  saints 
Who  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small; 

The  eye  of  fSaith  is  dim; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  aU, 
And  1  shall  be  with  him. 

R.  BAXTnt 


421 


Strength  from  Christ. 


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\  T  ET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

XJ     "  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day;" 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress. 
Upheld  by  all-sufficient  grace. 


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SUBMISSION  TO  CHRIST'S  WILL. 

2  I  can  do  all  things^ — or  can  bear 
All  suffering,  if  my  Lord  be  there ; 
Sweet  pleasures  minglQ  with  the  pains, 
While  he  my  sinking  head  sustains. 

3  I  glory  iji  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong; 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Ohrist  my  song. 

WATTS. 


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422 


"  He  Leadeth  Me  r 


L.  M.  6l. 


1  "  TTE  leadeth  me  !"  oh,  blessed  thought, 

XX  Oh,  words  with  heavenly  comfort  fraught, 
Whate'er  I  do,  whate'er  I  be. 
Still  'tis  Grod's  hand  that  leadeth  ine. 

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  bloom; 
By  waters  still,  o'er  troubled  sea, — 

Still  'tis  his  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  thy  hand  in  mine,  4 
Nor  ever  murmur  or  repine; 

Content,  whatever  let  I  see, 
Since  'tis  mv  God  that  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.        anon. 


422  O     Let  Christ  Choose  Our  Inheritance.       6s. 

1  rilHY  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
;  X      However  dark  it  be; 

Lead  me  by  thine  own  hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me, 


SUBMISSION   TO  CHBIST's  WILL. 


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rs. 


Jl. 


It, 


2  I  dare  not  choose  mj  lot, 

I  would  not  if  I  might ; 
Choose  thou  for  me,  my  God, 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

3  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  thine,  sMet  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  thine, 
Else  I  must  surely  stray. 

4  Choose  thou  for  me,  my  Friend, 

My  sickness  or  my  health; 
Choose  thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

5  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice. 

In  things  or  great  or  small; 
Be  thou  my  guide,  my  strength. 
My  wisdom,  and  my  all 


BONAR 


424 


L 


Holy  Contentment.  78. 

1  T"  ORD,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand; 
>i-i    All  my  fondest  hopes  have  planned 
To  thy  wisdom  I  resign. 

And  would  make  thy  purpose  mine. 

2  Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give; 
Day  by  day  to  thee  I  live; 

So  shall  added  years  fulfil. 
Not  mj  own,  my  Father's  will. 

3  Fond  ambition,  whisper  not; 
Happy  is  my  humble  lot; 
Anxious,  busy  cares,  away; 

I'm  provided  for  to-day.  | 

4  Oh,  to  live  exempt  from  care. 
By  the  energy  of  prayer. 
Strong  in  faith,  with  mind  subdued, 


Yet  elate  with  gratitude. 


ANON. 
247 


SUBMISSIOir  1M>  OHBWT'S  WILt. 


425 


8s,  7s  &  4s. 
Godf  the  PUgrinCa  Guide  cmd  Strength. 

1  /^  XJIBE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 
VX     Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty; 

Hold  me  with  thj  powerful  hand; 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 

Wlience  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 
Bear  mie  through  the  swelling  current; 
Laud  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side; 

Songs  of  piaises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee.  w.  Williams. 

422  O       Eesignation  to  Christ* a  Will.  L.  M. 

1  TF  life  in  sorrow  must  be  spent, 
JL     So  be  it:  I  am  well  content; 
And  meekly  wait  my  last  remove. 
Desiring  only  trustful  love. 

2  No  bliss  I'll  seek,  but  t'D  fuMl, 
In  life,  in  death,  thy  perfect  will; 
No  succours  in  my  woes  I  want, 

But  what  my  Lord  is  pleased  to  grant. 

3  Our  days  are  numbered :  let  us  spare 
Our  anxious  hearts  a  needless  care; 
'Tis  thine  to  number  out  our  days; 
'Tis  ours  to  give  them  to  thy  praise. 

4  Faith  is  our  only  business  here, — 
Faith,  simple,  constant,  and  sincere; 
Oh,  blessed  days  thy  sorvsjxts  see  I 
Thus  spent,  O  Iiord,  in  pleasing  thee. 

MADAMB  OUTON. 


WORKING  FOB  JESUS. 


''Thy  WiUheDom." 


Ss  dc  68. 


427 

1  "|\TY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 

jj/JL     Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
"  Thy  will,  my  God^^e  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still,  and  murmur  not. 

And  breathe  the  prayer,  divinely  taught, 
"Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

3  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
"What  most  I  prize, — it  ne'er  was  mine, 
I  only  yield  thee  what  is  thine; 
"Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

4  Should  pining  sickness  '^aste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay. 

In  life  or  death  teach  me  to  say, 


(t 


Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done. 


Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thire,  and  take  away 
Whate'er  now  makes  it  hard  to  say. 


« 


Thy  will,  my  Grod,  be  done. 


» 


M|Sa  C.  ELLIOTT, 


WORKING  FOR  JESUS. 


425  O  Labour  for  God  Blessed.  S.  M. 

1  mEACH  me,  my  God  and  King, 
X      In  all  things  thee  to  see; 

And  what  I  do  in  anything. 
To  do  it  as  for  thee : 

2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway. 

While  still  to  thee  I  tend;     • 
In  all  I  do,  be  thou  the  way. 
In  all  be  thou  the  end. 

B  249 


WORKING  FOR  JESUS. 


3  All  may  of  thee  partake; 

Nothing  so  small  can  be 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy  sake. 
Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. 

4  If  done  beneath  thy  laws 

E'en  servile  labours  shine; 
Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause; 
The  meanest  work,  divine. 

OEOROE  HERBERT, 


., 


429 


Active  Effort  to  do  Good.  S.  M, 

1  CJOW  in  the  mom  thy  seed; 
lO     At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand. 

To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed; 
Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land; 

2  And  duly  shall  appear. 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  com  at  length. 

3  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain; 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist  and  dry 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  gamers  in  the  sky. 

4  Thence,  when  the  glorious  end. 

The  day  of  God  shall  come. 
The  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 

And  Heaven  cry,  "  Harvest  home !" 


■i 


MONXaOMERT. 


430 


250 


Psalm  cxvi.  L.  M. 

REDEEMED  from  guilt,  redeemed  from  fears, 
My  soul  enlarged,  and,  dried  my  tears. 
What  can  I  do,  oh,  love  divine, 
"What,  to  repay  such  gifts  as  thine  l 

What  can  I  do,  so  poor,  so  weak. 
But  from  thy  hand  new  blessings  seek, 
•A  heart  to  feel  thy  mercies  more, 
A  soul  to  know  thee,  and  adore  ? 


WORKING   FOB  JESUS. 

Z  Oh,  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  co  thee  alone. 

4  Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  at  large  impart. 
Expand  and  redsb  ani  fill  my  heart; 
So  may  I  hope  my  life  shall  be 

■    Some  faint  return,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

HENRY  P.  LTTB. 


\ 


\. 


431 


8s 


sit  §8* 


;T. 


Reward  of  the  Christian's  Fidelity/. 

1  TTE  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping, 
JJL     Bearing  precious  seed  in  love, 
Never  tiring,  never  sleeping, 

Findeth  mercy  from  above. 

2  Soft  descend  the  dews  of  heaven. 

Bright  the  rays  celestial  shine; 
Precious  fruits  will  thus  be  given, 
Through  an  influence  all  divine. 

3  Sow  thy  seed,  be  never  weary. 

Let  no  fears  thy  soul  annoy; 
Be  the  prospect  ne'er  so  dreary. 
Thou  shaft  reap  the  fruits  of  joy. 

4  Lo,  the  scene  of  verdure  brightening  I 

See  the  rising  grain  appear; 
Look  again !  the  fields  are  whitening. 
For  the  harvest  time  is  near.  ' 

HASTINQS. 


432 


The  ChristiamJs  Charge. 

1  A    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
jljL     a  God  to  glorify; 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  «ky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil; 
Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 


S.  M. 


25t 


WORKING   FOR  JESUS. 


Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 
And  oh,  thy  servant,  JLjord,  prepare 

A  strict  account  to  give. 

Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely. 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  forever  die. 


433 


C.  WESLEY. 


S.  M. 


Work  in  My  Vineyard. 

1  T  ABOURERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
XJ     And  gird  you  for  the  toil; 
The  dew  of  promise  from  the  skies- 

Already  cheers  the  soil. 

2  Go  where  the  sick  recline. 

Where  mourning  hearts  deplore; 
Ajtid  where  the  sons  of  sorrow  pine, 
Dispense  your  hallowed  lore. 

3  Urge,  with  a  tender  zeal. 

The  erring  child  along, 
Where  peaceful  congregations  kneel, 
And  pious  teachers  throng. 

4  Be  faith,  which  looks  above. 

With  prayer,  your  constant  guest; 
And  wrap  tiie  Saviour's  changeless  love, 
,       A  mantle,  round  your  breast. 

MBS.  SIOOURNET. 


434 


God^s  True  Workmen. 


CM. 


1  /^  OD'S  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing, 
vT     Most  strange  in  all  its  ways, 
And,  of  all  things  on  earth,  least  like 

What  men  agree  to  praise. 

2  Oh,  blest  is  he  to  whom  is  given 

The  instinct  that  can  tell 
That  God  is  on  the  field,  when  he 
Is  most  invisible. 


252 


WORKING   FOB  JE8CS. 

3  And  blest  is  he  who  can  divine 
Where  real  right  doth  lie, 
And  dares  to  take  the  side  that  seems 
Wrong  to  man's  blinded  eye. 


F.  W.  FABKR. 


-^ 


435  CM. 

The  Honour  of  being  Christ^ a  Servant. 

1  /^^H,  not  to  fill  the  mouth  of  fame 
\J     My  longing  soul  is  stirred; 
Oh,  give  me  a  diviner  name,— 

Call  me  thy  servant,  Lord. 

2  Sweet  title  that  delighteth  me, 

Bank  earnestly  implored; 
Oh,  what  can  reach  the  dignity 
Of  thy  true  servants,  Lord  ? 

3  No  longer  would  my  soul  be  known 

As  self-sustained  and  free; 
Oh,  not  mine  own,  oh,  not  mine  own, 
Lord,  I  belong  to  thee. 

4  Li  life,  in  death,  on  earth,  in  heaven, 

No  other  name  for  me; 
The  same  sweet  style  and  title  given 
Through  all  eternity. 

THOMAS  H.  OILL. 


436  Go,  Work/  6s<fc5fc 

1  XTTORK,  for  time  is  flying; 
T  T      Work  with  heart  sincere; 
Work,  for  souls  are  dying; 
Work,  for  night  is  near. 
In  the  Master's  vineyard 

Go  and  work  to-day; 
Stand  not  idly  waitings 
Wofk,  without  delay. 


WARRING   FOR  JESUS. 

2  In  this  glorious  calling, 

Work  till  day  is  o'er; 
"Work  till,  evening  falling. 

You  can  work  no  more. 
Then,  your  labour  bringing 

To  the  King  of  kings, 
Borne  with  joy  ar  1  sinp^i  g 

Home  on  angeL    /i  ..  i. 

3  There,  where  saints     '        ;»im. 

Where  the  ransom  u  mee, 
Lay  thy  sheaves  before  him. 

Lay  them  at  his  feet. 
Hear  thy  Master  saying. 

From  his  heavenly  throne, 
When  thy  wages  paying, 

"  Ijabourer,  well  done  !" 


ANON. 


WARRING  FOR  JESUS. 


437 


The  Ckristicm  Soldier^s  Strength.      S.  M. 

1  QOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
lO     And  gird  your  armour  on, 

Strong  in  the  strength  which  (jod  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
The  man  who  in  the  Saviour  trusts. 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might. 

With  all  his  strength  endued. 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight. 
The  panoply  of  God; 

4  That,  having  all  things  done. 

And  all  your  conflicts  p^st. 
You  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone. 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 


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^WARRING  FOR  JBSUB. 

From  strength  to  strength  go  on; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 

And  win  the  well-fought  day.  ^ 

Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  his  solcfa^,  "  Come," 
Till  Christ,  the  Lord,  descends  from  high, 

And  takes  the  conquerors  home. 

C.  WESLET. 


438 


S.  M- 


)N. 


M. 


3 


Wcitchfulness  und  Prayer  Indicated. 

1  "|\T Y  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ; 
-lAX     Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

Renew  it  boldly  every  day. 

And  help  divine  implore. 

> 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won. 

Nor  lay  thine  armour  down; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done. 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  orown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode.  heath. 

43  9  The  Whole  Arrnour.  C.  M. 

1  /^H,  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way, 
y^     And  to  thy  armour  cling; 

With  girded  loins  the  call  obey 
That  grace  and  mercy  bring. 

2  There  is  a  battle  to  be  fought, 

An  upward  race  i)  run, 
A  crown  of  glory  to  be  sought^ 
A  victory  to  be  won. 

6m 


WARRING  FOR  JESU9. 


3  llie  Bhield  of  faith  repels  the  dart 

That  Satan's  hand  may  throw; 
His  arrow  cannot  re^oh  thy  heart. 
If  Christ  control  the  bow. 

4  The  glowing  lamp  of  prayer  will  light 

Thee  on  thy  anxious  road; 
Twill  keep  the  goal  of  heaven  in  sight. 
And  guide  thee  to  thy  God. 

6  Oh,  faint  not,  Christian,  for  thy  sighs 
Are  heard  before  his  throne: 
The  race  must  come  before  the  prize. 
The  crosa  before  the  crown. 


ANON. 


440 


Jesus  Able  to  Keep.  C.  M. 

1  T'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
X     Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  Word^ 

The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  Cod,  I  know  his  name; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Kor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands. 

And,  he  can  well  secure 
What  I'ye  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face. 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place.  WATra 


441 


Watch  and  Tray,  C.  M. 

1  rriHE  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 
X     Through  life's  brief,  fleeting  hour. 
And  gives  the  Spirit's  quickening  ray 
To  those  who  seek  his  power. 


k. 


WARBIKO  FOR  JIBVS. 


\\ 


•N. 


kL 


2  The  Baviour  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  bidi*  us  watch  and  pray, 

For  soon  the  hour  wiU  come  • 

That  calls  us  from  the  earth  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

4  O  Saviour,  we  would  watch  and  pmy, 

And  hear  thy  sacred  voice, 
And  walk,  as  thou  hast  marked  the  way, 
To  heaven's  eternal  joys.  Hastings. 


442 


78. 


"^ 


The  Conflict  Short. 

1  "ORETHREN,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
J3     Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 

One  that  loves  us  to  the  end. 

Forward,  then,  with  courage  go, 

Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below; 

Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

**  Child,  your  Father  calls, — Come  home  !" 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 
Lie  to  take  us  unawares; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 
Watches  each  unguarded  part: 
But,  from  Satan's  malice  free. 
Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be;. 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls, — Come  home !"  * 

3  But,  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet. 
None  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within : 

Yet  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 

Christ  will  also  conquer  these; 

Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls,^ — Come  home  V* 

SWAIH. 
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443 


WABRINO   POB  JS8U8. 


Stcmd  Up /or  JesuB  I 


7b  <fe  6s. 


1  Q<  TAND  up ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  I 
lO     Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross; 

Lift  high  his  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss : 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  be  led, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  I 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you; 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armour, 
*  And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

3  Stand  up  ! — stand  up  for  Jesus  I 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle. 

The  next  the  victor's  song: 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
He  with  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally.  duppield. 


444 


Not  Ashamed  of  Christ. 


L.  M. 


1  TESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be,— 

^      A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  1 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  1 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ! — ^that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No, — ^when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 


V 


WARRING  FOR  JESUS. 


^8. 


■ 


'* 


LD. 


M. 


3  Ashamed  of  Jesus ! — yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave. 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

4  Till  then, — nor  is  my  boasting  vain, — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain; 
And,  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

QBIQO  AND  FRANCIS. 

445  The  Christian  War/are.  L.  M. 

1  CJTAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears^ 
K3     And  gird  the  gospel  armour  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  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on. 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate; 
There  peace  and  joy  etem;  J  reign. 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait, 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  gmcJ, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


WATTSi 


446 


Fight  the  Good  Fight  of  Faith. 

1  /^FT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 

\-/     Onward,  Christians,  onward  go; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife. 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life, 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye. 
Soon  shall  eveiy  tear  be  dry; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 


7b. 


FRAYBR. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad; 
March  in  heaveniy  armour  clad; 
Fight,  nor  think  tl-e  battle  long, 
SoOn  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  glory  move; 

More  than  conqueroi-s  ye  shall  provo; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go  ! 

H.  KIRKE  WHITE  AND  FANNY  F.  MAITLAND. 


PRAYER. 


^' 


~r4: 4      ?        Hindrances  to  Prayer.  L.  M. 

1  TTTHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 
▼  f       In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 
Yot  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer. 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  1 

*2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  clouds  withdraw; 
Prayer  cliinbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw; 
Oives  exercise  to  faith  and  love; 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above.  j 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words'?     Ah,  think  again; 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be — 
"  Hear  what  v^q  Lord  hath  done  for  me  1" 


!^ 


COWPER 


44o  Sweetness  of  Prater.  L.  M. 

1  lly/r  Y  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet, 

•i-fX     From  blush  of  morn  to  evening  star, 
As  that  which  caU^  me  to  thy  feet, — 
The  cahn  and  Soly  hour  of  prayer] 

2  Then  is  my  strength  by  thee  renewed; 

Then  are  my  sins  by  thee  forgiven; 
Then  dost  thou  cheer  my  solitude, 

With  clear  and  beauteous  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  No  words  can  tell  what  sweet  relief, 

There  for  my  every  want  I  find; 
What  strength  for  warfare,  balm  for  giief. 
What  deep  and  cheerful  peace  of  mind  1 

4  Lord,  till  I  reach  the  blissful  shore, 

No  privilege  so  dear  shall  be. 
As  thus  my  inmost  soul  to  pour 
In  faithful,  filial  pi-ayer  to  thee. 

C.  ELLIOT 


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rFER. 


449  A  Thrmxe  of  Grace.  C.  M. 

1  A    THKONE  of  grace  !  then  let  us  go 
-^x.    And  offer  up  our  prayer; 

;       A  gracious  God  will  mercy  show 
To  all  that  worship  there. 

2  A  throne  of  grace!  oh,  at  that  throne 

Our  knees  have  often  bent, 
And  God  has  showered  his  blessings  down 
As  often  as  we  went. 

3  A  throne  of  grace  '  rejoice,  ye  saints 

That  throne  is  open  still: 
To  God  unbosom  your  complaints, 
And  then  inquire  his  will. 

4  A  throne  of  grace  we  yet  shall  need 

Long  as  we  draw  our  bi*eath, 
A  Saviour,  too,  to  intercede. 
Till  we  are  changed  by  death. 

261 


■BRaaVMPP* 


PRAYER. 


5  The  throne  of  glory  then  shall  glow 
With  beams  from  Jesus'  face, 
And  we  no  longer  want  shall  Imow, 


Nor  need  a  throne  of  grace. 


450 


Prayer  for  Grace. 

1  J^ON  of  God,  thy  blessing  grant; 
lO     Still  supply  mine  every  want ; 
Tree  of  Life,  thine  influence  shed; 
From  thy  fulness  I  am  fed. 

« 

2  XJnsustained  by  thee,  I  fall; 
Send  the  strength  for  which  I  call; 
Weaker  than  a  bruised  reed, 
Help  I  every  moment  need. 

3  All  my  hopes  on  thee  depend. 
Love  me,  save  me  to  the  end; 
Still  preserve  me  by  thy  grace; 
Take  the  everlasting  praise. 


COBBIN. 


7s. 


If 


C.  WESLEY, 


451 


262 


The  Hours  of  Prayer.  S.  M. 

1  /^OME  at  the  morning  hour, 
\>J     Come,  let  us  kneel  and  pray; 
Prayer  is  the  Christian  pilgrim's  staff 

To  walk  with  God  all  day.  *       . 

2  At  noon,  beneath  the  Rock 

Of  Ages,  rest  and  pray; 
Sweet  is  that  shelter  from  the  sun,       ^ 
In  the  weary  heat  of  day. 

3  At  evening,  in  thy  home,  y 

Around  its  altar,  pray; 
And  finding  there  the  house  of  God, 
With  heaven  then  close  the  day. 

4  When  midnight  veils  our  eyes. 

Oh,  it  is  sweet  to  say, 
I  sleep,  but  my  heart  waketh.  Lord, 

With  thee  to  watch  and  pray.  asoH. 


PRATER. 


452 


!    I 


Christ  Gives  Efficacy  to  Prayer,       L.  M. 

CHILDREN  of  God !  in  all  your  need, 
Remember  him  who  died  for  you; 
Ye  suppliants,  thipk,  whene'er  you  plead, 
The  Lord  oi  Love  is  pleading  too. 

Nor  pleads  in  vain;  the  Father  hears 

The  voice  of  his  beloved  Son; 
'Tis  music  in  Jehovah's  ears; 

He  pleads,  and  lo !  the  suit  is  won. 

"  Father,  forgive  them  !"  */  esus  cried, 
When  bleeding  on  th*  accursed  tree, 

"  Bless,  bless  them.  Lord,  for  this  I  died  1" 
Is  still  his  all-prevailing  plea. 

Come,  brethren,  then ;  our  feeblest  prayer, 
Perfumed  with  Jesus'  blessed  name. 

Is  heard  on  high,  is  treasured  there; 

And  all  that  heaven  can  give  may  claim. 

From  everlasting  we  are  his, 

In  love's  eternal  counsel  given ; 
And  he  himself  our  portion  is, 

The  glory  of  our  promised  heaven. 

SIR  EDWARD  DENNY. 


ON 


^OO         Where  to  Carry  Our  Cares. 
1  "TTTAST  thou  within  a  care  so  deep. 


L.  M. 


It  chases  from  thine  eyelids  sleep  ? 
To  thy  Redeemer  take  that  care. 
And  change  anxiety  to  prayer. 

2  IJast  thou  a  hope  with  which  thy  heart 
Would  almost;  feel  it  death  to  part  1 
Entreat  thy  God  that  hope  to  crown, 
Or  give  thee  strength  to  lay  it  down. 

3  Hast  thou  a  friend  whose  image  dear 
May  prove  an  idol  worshipped  here  1 
Implore  the  Lord  that  nought  may  be 
A  veil  between  thy  God  and  thee. 


268 


PBATEB. 


Whate*er  the  care  that  breaks  thy  rest, 
Whate'er  the  wish  that  swells  thy  breast. 
Spread  before  God  that  wish,  that  care, 
And  change  anxiety  to  prayer. 

RYLE'S  COLLECTION. 


454 


God  a  Swre  Refuge. 

1  /^  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call, 
\J     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  complaint  1 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  % 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee. 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea  X 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ] 

4  Poor  though  I  am,  despised,  forgot,     v 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  muot  sucoped, 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  pi 


L.  M. 


COWPER. 


455 


264 


Panting  After  God  ! 

1  /^H.  that  I  knew  the  secret  place 
\J  Where  I  might  find  my  God; 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  V(\  t-  il  him  how  myosins  arise, 

"V'/hat  sorrows  I  sustain; 
Ho  A  f^ru'^e  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
/•r.d  ;e.'^ves  i  ly  heart  in  pain. 

3  Be  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take, 

T  /  y  /'  sth  v/itli  my  God; 
I'ci  ^pV''■\^  -or  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
Aix<i  i jr  mj  Saviour's  blood. 


CM. 


PRAYER. 


rPEB. 

).M. 


4  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 
And  banish  every  fear; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 


\ 


456 


To  spread  thy  sorrows  there.  watts. 

Sweet  H&ur  qf  Frayvr,        L.  M.  8l. 

1  C<WEET  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer  I 
)0     That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 
And  bids  me,  at  my  Father's  throne, 
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. 

'%  Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear, 
To  him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless; 
And  since  he  bids  me  seek  his  face, 
JBelieve  his  Word  and  trust  his  grace, 
111  cast  on  him  my  every  care, 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

S  Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer ! 
Mfo.j  I  thy  consolation  share; 
Till  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height, 
I  view  my  home,  and  take  my  flight : 
This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize : 
And  shout,  while  passing  through  the  air, 
Farewell,  farewell !  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 


ANON. 


457 


Prayer  fw  Guidance.       8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  r^  ENTLY,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us 
VJT     Through  this  gloomy  vale  of  tears, 
And,  0  Lord,  in  mercy  give  us 
Thy  rich  grace  in  all  our  fears. 
Oh,  refresh  us, 
TravelliQg  through  this  wilderness. 

s  206 


1 

'^J 

PRAYER. 

When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 
When  in  devious  paths  vre  stray. 

Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  as  in  thy  perfect  way. 
Oh,  refresh  us,  <fec. 

Li  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish. 
In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near. 

Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 

Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 

Oh,  refresh  us,  &c. 


4  WTien  this  mortal  life  is  ended, 
Bid  us  in  thine  arms  to  rest, 
Till,  by  angel  bands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 
Oh,  refresh  us,  &c. 


458 


The  Nature  of  Prayer. 


ANOIf. 


CM. 


266 


1  "pRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
JL     TJnuttered  or  expressed. 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breasts 

2  Prayer  ^s  the  burden  of  a  sigh. 

The  falling  of  a  tear,  * 

The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
Tho  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vitaj  breath. 

The  Christian's  nativ^e  air. 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death  :-— 
Ho  enters  heaven  with  prayer, 

I  ^  MONTaOMSaT* 


PRAYER. 


CM. 


rcDo  Pray  emd  Not  Favrd.  S.  M. 

1  TESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
fJ      The  heart  of,  every  saint, 
Invites  us  all  ou/ grief  to  tell, 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear; 

We  never  plead  in  vain; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest 

"  Why  should  we  longer  wait  ?" 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  knock  at  Mercy's  gate. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  bear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry; 
Yes,  though  he  may  awhile  forbear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 

5  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer; 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and  from  on  high 

Will  make  our  cause  his  care.       newton. 


460 


koMSB'P' 


Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  "pRAYER  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man, 
JL     Returning  whence  it  came; 

Love  is  the  sacred  fire  within, 
And  prayer  the  rising  flame. 

2  It  gives  the  burdened  spirit  ease. 

And  soothes  the  troubled  breast; 
Yields  comfort  to  the  mourners  here. 
And  U)  the  weary  rest. 

3  When  God  inclines  the  heart  to  pray, 

He  hath  an  ear  to  hear; 
To  him  there's  music  in  a  groan, 
And  beauty  in  a  tear, 

m 


PRAYER. 

4  The  humble  suppliant  cannot  fail 
To  have  his  wants  supplied, 
Since  he  for  sinners  intercedes 
Who  once  for  sinners  died. 


BEDDOME. 


461 


Prayer  at  All  TiTnes.  7s  <k  6s. 

1  /^,  O  when  the  morning  shineth, 

.  T     Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night: 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling. 

Fling  earthly  thought  away, 
And,  in  thy  closet  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee. 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 
'     If  any  such  there  be; 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim,^ 
And  blena  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Oh,  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare, — 
The  grace  our  Father  gave  us  ' 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer; 
Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sadness, 

Before  his  footstool  fall;  > 

Remember,  in  thy  gladness, 

His  love  who  gave  thee  all. 

MBS.  SIMPSON. 


462 


The  Mercy-Seat, 


L.  M. 


FROM  every  stormy  w^'nd  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  ride  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,'a  sure'retrea  , — 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  inercy-seat. 


PRAYER. 


2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, — 
A  place  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  wnere  spirits  blend,  » 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend, 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more. 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

H.  STOWELL. 

463  Teach  Us  to  Fray.  C.  M. 

1  "pE-AYER  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 
XT    Returning  from  his  ways, 

While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays." 

2  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one 

In  word  and  deed  and  mind. 
While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

3  Nor  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone: 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus,  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

4  O  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God,-— 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way,— 

The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod; 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

MONTGOMERY. 


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Blessings  Sought  in  Prayer. 

1  "DEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace  1 
TJ    The  promise  calls  me  near; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 


S.M. 


PRAYER. 

2  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love; 
I  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  thee  above. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith; 

Conform  my  will  to  thine; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

4  If  thou  these  blessings  give,  « 

And  wilt  my  portion  be, 
All  worldly  joys  I'll  cheerful  leave, 

And  find  my  heaven  in  thee.         newton. 


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O  Divine  Sympathy.  C.  M. 

1  nnHEIlE  is  no  sorrow.  Lord,  too  light 

X    ,  To  bring  in  prayer  to  thee;  «. 

There  is  no  anxious  care  too  slight 
To  wake  thy  sympathy. 

2  Thou  who  hast  trod  the  thorny  road 

Wilt  share  each  small  distress; 
The  love  which  bore  the  greater  load 
Will  not  refuse  the  less. 

3  There  is  no  secret  sigh  we  breathe 

But  meets  thine  ear  divine; 
And  every  cross  grows  light  beneath 
The  shadow.  Lord,  of  thine. 

4  Life's  ills  without,  sin's  strife  within. 

The  heart  would  overflow, 
But  for  that  Jove  which  died  for  sin, 
That  love  which  wept  with  woe. 

CREWDSON  AND  KENNEDY. 


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1  T  ORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
-Li     Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, — 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 


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2  Once  a  sinner,  near  despair, 
Sought  thy  mercy-soat  by  prayer; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free; 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

3  Thou  hast  helpecl^in  every  need; 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead; 
After  so  much  mercy  past. 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  1 

4  No;  I  must  maintain  my  hold; 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 

Since  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 


NEWTON. 


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1  /^OME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
\J     Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  himself  hath  bid  thee  pray; 
Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  his  grace  and  power  are  such. 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  1 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt. 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest; 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

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Secure  in  God.  L.  M. 

1  TjlATHER !  beneath  thy  shelt'ring  wing 
J-      In  sweet  security  we  rest, 

And  fear  no  evil  earth  can  bring, 
In  life,  in  death,  supremely  blest. 

2  For  life  is  good  whose  tidal  flow 

The  motions  of  thy  will  obeys;       * 
And  death  is  good,  that  makes  us  know 
The  Life  Divine  that  all  things  sways. 

3  And  good  it  is  to  bear  the  cross. 

And  so  thy  perfect  peace  to  win: 
And  nought  is  ill,  nor  brings  us  loss,       •  ^> 
Nor;  works  us  harm,  save  only  sin. 

4  Redeemed  from  this,  we  ask  no  more, 

But  tmst  the  love  that  saves  to  guide : 
'    The  grace  that  yields  so  rich  a  store. 
Will  grant  us  all  we  need  beside. 


W.  H.  BURLEIGH. 


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Excelsior!      r    10s,  lis  &  12s. 

1  "DREAST  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is 
-D     strongest; 

Watch  for  day.  Christian,  when  the  night's 

longest; 
Onward  and  onward  still  be  thine  endeavour; 
The  rest  that  remaineth,  endureth  forever. 

2  Fight  the  fight,  Christian;  Jesus  is  o'er  thee; 
Run  the  race,  Christian;  heaven  is  before  thee; 
H^  who  hath  promised,  faltereth  never; 

The  love  of  eternity  flows  on  forever. 

3  Lift  the  eye.  Christian,  just  as  it  closeth; 
Raise  the  heart,  Christian,  ere  it  reposeth; 
Thee  from  the  love  of  Christ  nothing  shall  sever; 
Mount  when  thy  work  is  done ;  praise  him  forever. 

JOSEPH  STAMMBBS. 
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The  Heavenly  Race.  L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  o^souls;  away,  our  fears; 
-i-A-     Let  eveiy  trembling  thought  be  gone; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 

And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

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  everflowing  spring. 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  full  supply; 
While  those  who  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly. 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 


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"  That  Cannot  he  Shaken  /"  C.  M. 

1  TTNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 

vJ      And  fixed  as  mountains  be, 

Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 

That  leans,  O  Lord,  on  thee  ! 

2  Not  walls  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 
As  those  eternal  arms  of  love, 
That  every  saint  surround. 

3  Deal  gently,  Lord,^with  souls  sincere. 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise, 
Where  Christ,  their  Lord,  is  gone. 

WATTS. 
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472 


Strength  from  the  Lord. 


1  /^AST  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 
V^     Only  lean  upon  his  Word : 
Thou  wilt  soon  have  Cause  to  bless 
His  unchanging  faithfulness. 

2  He  sustains  thee  by  his  hand, 
He  enables  thee  to  stand; 

Those,  whom  Jesus  once  hath  loved, 
From  his  grace  are  never  moved. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away. 
His  free  grace  shall  not  decay; 
He  hath  promised  to  fulfil 

All  the  pleasure  of  his  will. 


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TisI:  Be  Not  Afraid." 


CM. 


1  TTTHEN  waves  <rf  trouble  round  me  swell, 

7  V     My  soul  is  not  dis^aay'd; 
I  hear  a  voice  I  know  full  well, —      t 
"  'Tis  I;  be  not  afraid." 

2  When  black  the  threatening  skies  appear  ,  :! 

And  storms  my  path  invade. 
Those  accents  tranquillize  each  fear, — 
"'TisI;  be  not  afraid." 

3  There  is  a  gulf  that  must  be  cross'd; 

Saviour,  be  near  to  aid! 
Whisper,  when  my  frail  bark  is  toss'd, — 
"'TisI;  be  not  afraid." 

4  There  is  a  dark  and  fearful  vale. 

Death  hides  within  its  shade ; 
Oh  say,  when  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, — 
"  'Tis  I;  be  not  afraid."  anon. 


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"  Be  JoyftjH  in  Y<mr  King."        C.  M. 

1  O ING,  ye  ;r^eemed  of  the  Lord, 
k3     Your  great  Deliverer. sing; 
Pilgrims  for  Zion's  city  bound, 

Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  has  raised, 
if;   ,         How  holy,  and  how  plain; 

Kor  shall  the  simplest  traveller  err. 
Nor  ask  the  track  in  vain. 

3  No  roaring  lion  shall  destroy, 

Nor  lurking  serpent  wound ; 
Pleasure  and  safety,  peace  and  praise, 
Through  all  the  path  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on 

Through  all  the  blissful  road, 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise. 
And  see  your  sm'Iing  God. 

6  There  garlands  of  immoii;al  joy 
Shall  bloom  on  every  head; 
"While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress. 

Like  shadows  all  are  fled.         doddridge. 

4  I  O  " Praise  the  Redeemer"  S.  M. 

1  fTlO  God,  the  only  wise, 

J-      Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete. 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face. 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

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4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  blesB  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer,  God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belong, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  song. 


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Christian  Fellowship.  S.  M. 

1  "OLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
JLJ     Our  hearts  in  Christian  love : 
The  ifellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above.  ; 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear. 
And  often  for  each  other  flows  ^ 

The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part,  ; 

It  gives  us  inward  pain; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart. 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives      it 

Our  courage  by  the  way;  r 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free, 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity.  john  fawoett. 


rs. 


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4:i  i        Sympathy  with  the»AJUcted.  0.  H. 

1  "OLEST  is  ^  man  whose  softening  heart 
J3    Feels  all  another's  pain : 

To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
,    .      Is  never  raised  in  vain; 

2  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth 

A  brother's  woes  to  feel, 
•  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  unasked  relief.        '■'■    ' 

4  Himself,  through  Christ,  hath  mercy  found — 

Free  mercy  from  above : 
That  mercy  moves  him  to  fulfil 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 

MRS.  BARBAULD. 


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Chriaticm  Affection. 


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1  TTOW  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds. 


L.  M. 


In  sweet  communion,  kindred  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes,  are 

f  i  jW*      one  ! 

2  To  each  the  soul  of  each  how  dear  I 
What  tender  love,  what  holy  fear  ! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 

'  Keflne  from  earthy  and  cleanse  from  sin ! 

3  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire. 
When  dimly  burns  frail  nature's  fire; 
Then  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heaven  of  joy,  a  heaven  of  love. 

MRS.  BABBAULD. 

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Attachment  io  the  Chwrch. 


a  M. 


1  T  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
JL     The  house  of  thine  abode, 

The  Church  our  blest  Eedeemer  saved 
"With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  Church,  O  God: 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall;         V     / »   , 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend : 
To  her  my  c<^  ai>d  toUs  be  given,    , 
Till  toUs  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy  .' 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand,  from  every  snare  and  foe         \y 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring.  f 

6  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield. 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

DWIQHT. 


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1  "CIROM  whence  doth  this  union  arise, 
-I-    That  hatred  is  conquered  by  lovel 
It  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties 

As  distance  and  time  can't  remove. 

2  It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found, 

Nor  yet  in  a  paradise  lost; 
It  grows  on  Immanuel's  ground. 
And  Jesus'  dear  blood  it  did  cost. 


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3  My  brethren  are  dear  unto  me, 

Our  hearts  all  united  in  love : 
Where  Jesu^  is  gone  we  shall  be, 
In  yonder  blest  mansions  above. 

4  \.Tiy,  then,  so  unwilling  to  part. 

Since  there  we  shall  all  meet  again  1 
Engraved  on  Immanuel's  heart, 
At  a  distance  we  cannot  remain. 

,6  With  Jesus  we  ever  shall  reign, 

^Jid  all  his  bright  glories  shall  see, 
A       Singing,  Hallelujah!  amen! 

»      .Amen !  even  so  let  it  be.  Baldwin. 

481  L.  M. 

Grief  for  the  Sins  and  Miseries  of  Men. 

1  A  RISE,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise, 
JLA.     To  torrents  melt  my  streaming  eyes; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  3ee  human  nature  sunk  in  shame; 
See  scandals  poured  on  Jesus'  name; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Sop; 
The  world  abused;  the  soul  undone. 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night. 

In  flames  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  briny  tears  forever  flow. 

4  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene; 
My  spirit  yearns  o'er  dying  men; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim. 

And  snatch  the  firebrands  from  the  flame. 

6  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves. 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves : 
Tby  own  all-saving  arm  employ. 
And  turn  tljiese  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 

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4:0  2  Brotherly/  Love. 

1  /^UR  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 
V-/     Cemented,  mixed  in  one. 


CM. 


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One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  Yoice^ 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Our  hearts  have  often  burned  within, 

And  glowed  with  sacred  fire. 
While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  bl'^ssed, 
And  filled  the  enlarged  desire. 

3  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown; 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 
Proclaimed  by  thee  thy  own; 

4  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love. 

We-  sinners,  saved  by  grace. 
From  glory  unto  glory  changed. 
Behold  thee  face  to  face.  ^     , 


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^od     Religion  Nothing  Without  Love.       L.  M. 

1  TTAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
XX     And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found  r 
like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell. 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store,        i' 
To  feed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame. 

To  gain  a  martjrr'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  fulfil. 


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4o4:  Importa/nce  a/nd  In/hience  of  Love.    0.  M. 

• 

1  TTAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
XX     Where  love  inspires  the  breast; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas !  'tis  all  in  vain, 
And  all  in  vain  our  fear: 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  iov  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 
In  svift  obedience  move: 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too, 
But  they  can  never  love.                ,'1  i' 

N. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 
When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease: 
1                         'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  jovful  strings 
1                           In  brightest  realms  of  bliss.                 watts 

I. 

4:kju                Love  <i8  Brethren.      ^   ^         CM. 

',[' 

1  TTO  W  sweet,  how  heavenly,  is  the  sight, 
XX     When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
^                        Tu  one  another's  peace  delight, 

And  thus  fulfil  his  Word; — 

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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  heart  to  heart; — 

*                     -  '     ■ 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 
Our  wishes  all  above, 
,               Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide. 
And  sh<>w  a  brother's  love  ! 

4  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 
The  happy  souls  above; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 

HiH  bosom  glow  with  love.                  swain. 

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WORK. 


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** The  Bride  says  Come" 


H.M. 


1   r\  ZION,  tune  thy  voicfe, 

yj     And  raise  thy  hands  on  high.; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 
And  boast  salvation  nigh. 

Cheerful  in  God,  \ 

Arise  and  shine. 
While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 


He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade; 
Hiis  all-resplendent  grace 
He  pours  around  thy  head; 
The  nations  round 
Thy  form  shall  view, 
With  lustre  new 
Divinely  crowned. 


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In  honour  to  his  name 

Reflect  that  sacred  light; 
^d  loud  that  grace  proclaim. 

Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright. 
Pursue  his  praise, 

Till  sovereign  love,         ,  ^ 
In  worlds  above,  r  -^    « 

The  glory  raise.  «A 

There,  on  his  toly  hill, 

A  brighter  Sun  shall  rise,  * 

And  with  his  radiance  fill 
Those  fairer,  purer  skies; 
While  round  his  throne 
Ten  thousand  stars, 
In  nobler  spheres, 
His  influence  own. 


282 


DODDRIDGE. 


M. 


I 


m. 


487 


HBR   B         'T^  AND   WORK. 


Zion. 


N 


88,  7b  k  4i. 

1  nflON  stands  with  bills  surrounded, 
Mil     Zion,  kept  by  power  divine; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine; 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favoured  lot  is  thine  I 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove ; 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish; 
Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  If  thy  God  should  show  displeasure, 

'Tis  to  save,  and  not  destroy  :      ! 
If  he  punish,  'tis  in  measure; 
'Tis  to  rid  thee  of  alloy. 

Be  thou  patient;  ' 

Soon  thy  grief  shall  turn  to  joy. 

THOMAS  KELLT. 


488 


Who  Shall  Separate? 


7s,  6l. 


1  TTALLELUJAH !  who  shall  part 

XX     Christ's  own  Church  from  Christ's  own 

heart? 
Sever  from  the  Saviour's  side 
Souls  for  whom  the  Saviour  died  ? 
Dash  one  precious  jewel  down 
From  Immanuel's  bloou-bought  crownl 

2  Hallelujah  !  shall  the  sword 
Part  us  from  our  glorious  Lord  ] 
Trouble  dark,  or  dire  disgrace 
E'er  the  Spirit's  seal  efface] 
Famine,  nakedness,  or  hate 
Bride  and  Bridegroom  separfite  1 


I 


"^i 


IK 


THE  CHURCH  : 

3  Hallelujah !  life  nor  death. 

Powers  above  nor  powers  beneath, 

Monarch's  might  nor  tyrant's  doom, 

Things  that  are  nor  things  to  come, 

Men  nor  angels,  e'er  shall  part 

Christ's  own  Church  from  Christ's  own  heart. 

WILLIAM  DICKENSON. 


■'» 


489 


K' 


God  18  in  His  Churches. 


S.  M. 


1  ri  RE  AT  is  the  Lord  our  God,     . 
vT     And  let  hia  praise  be  great, 
He  makes  his  chui^hes  his  abode, 

And  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand  !         ■  ^ 
The  honours  of  our  native  place,    ^ 
The  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

3  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress ; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told. 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen. 

How  well  our  God  eecuros  the  fold 

Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

5  In  every  new  distress  ,       \         ' 

We'll  to  his  house  repair. 
We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace. 
And  seek  deliverance  there.  watts 


I 


H'^ 


1 


4: y  U  The  Beauties  of  Zion. 

1  XjlAIt  as  thy  name  is  known 


S.  M. 


984 


he  world  declares  thy  praise; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne. 
Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 


■•■*% 


i  \ 


art. 

SON. 


.  M. 


HER  HONOUR  AND   WORK. 

J 

2  With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the.  tenders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around  ' 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Survey  with  care  thine  holy  ground. 
And  mark  the  building  well, — 

4  The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent,  and  how  wise ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold.  watts. 


491 


ATTS 


LM. 


Safety  of  the  Church.  L.  M. 

1  npRIUMPHANT  Zion,  lift  thy  head; 

X    From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead ; 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on. 
And  let  thy  various  charms  be  known; 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess, 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness. 

3  K"o  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread ; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God,  from  o  i  high,  thy  groans  will  hear'; 
His  ha-nd  thy  ruins  shall  repair ; 
Reared  and  horned  bv  iove^di.4ne, 
Thy  ibowers  and  battlements  shall  shiuQ. 

D0DDR1D0E. 


492 


THE  CHURCH 


"  We  a/e  Come  uvx>  Mount  Zion."     C.  M. 

1  I^OT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
JLi      The  tempest,  fire  and  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 

•  Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God,    >    > 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  great,  the  glorious  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light ; 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight. 

4  Behpld  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven. 
And  God,  the  Judge,  who  doth  declare 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

6  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make ;  ^    ; 

All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  Ms  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this  ' 

Our  weary  souls  would  rest ;  i  <;; 

The  man  who  dwells  where  Jesus  is 

Must  be  forever  blest.  watts. 

4  J  O  Safety  of  the  Church.  S.  M. 

1  TTOW  honoured  is  the  place 
jLL   Where  we  adoring  stand  ! 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth,  * 

And  beauty  of  the  land. 

2  Bulwarks  of  grace  defend 

The  city  where  vv  3  dwell. 
While  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 
286 


I 


HER  HONOUR  AND  WORK. 


I. 


TS. 


IVI. 


^  Lift  up  th'  eternal  gates; 

The  doors  wide  open  fling; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  your  King. 

4  Here  taste  unmingled  joys 
And  live  in  perfect  peace, 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 


494 


God^s  Love  to  the  Church. 


WATTS. 


CM. 


1  A    MOTHER  may  forgetM  be,— 
JIjL.     For  human  love  is  frail; — 
But  thy  Creator's  love  to  thee, 

O  Zion,  cannot  fail. 

2  l"To,  thy  dear  name  engraven  stands, 

In  characters  of  love, 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  hands; 
And  never  shall  remove. 

3  Before  his  ever- watchful  eye 

Thy  mournful  state  appears, 
And  every  groan,  and  every  sigh, 
Divine  compassion  hears. 

4  0  Zion,  learn  to  doubt  no  more, 

Be  every  fear  suppressed; 
Unchanging  truth,  and  love,  .«fciid  power, 
Dwell  in  thy  Saviour's  breast.  ANONl 


495 


God  18  in  the  Midst  of  Her.  L.  M. 

1  TTTAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  \  ^ace, 
J-L     The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode. 

Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  lovo. 

287 


baptism; 


3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage; 
Against  thy  throne  in  vain  they  rage;; 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  daah  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  praise. 


WATTS;. 


BAPTISM 


*' If  GJmM  he  M  Uar 


49G 

1  /^H  what,  if  we  are  Christ's, 
V^     Is  earthly  shame  or  los&? 
Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be^ 
.     When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 


2  Keen  was  the  trial  once. 
Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 
When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood„ 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 

S  Bright  i»  their  glory  now, 
Boundless  their  jor  above, 
Where,  on  the  bosom  of  their  God, 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours. 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
AU  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  paia 
May  be  our  portion  here. 

5  Enough,  iS  thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give. 
And  let  us  rest  beneatib  thy  feet,, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live . 


&M. 


28S 


497 


L 


BAPTISM. 

6  All  gloiy,  Lord,  to  thee, 

Whomlieftjen  and  earth  adore; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  Qod  for  evermore. 

bIB  HENRT  W.  BAEBB. 

The  Saviov/r  Ov/r  Pattern  <md  Guide.     78. 

1  /CHRIST,  who  came  my  soul  to  save, 
\J     Entered  Jordan's  yielding  wave, 
Rose  from  out  the  crystal  flood. 
Owned  and  sealed  the  Son  of  God, 

By  the  Father's  voice  of  love, 
By  the  heaven-descending  Dove; 
Saviour,  Pattern,  Guide  for  me, 
I,  like  him,  baptized  would  be. 

2  In  the  garden,  o'er  his  soul 
Sorrow's  whelming  waves  did  roll; 
Ah,  on  Calvary's  cruel  tree, 
Jesus  bowed  in  death  for  me. 

I  with  him  am  crucified; 
All  my  hope  is,  he  hath  died; 
At  his  feet  my  place  I  take. 
Bear  the  cross  for  his  dear  sake. 

3  Tn  the  new-made  tomb  he  lay. 
Taking  all  its  dread  away; 

Burst  he  through  its  rock-bound  door. 

Glorious  now,  and  evermore. 

I  with  Christ  would  buried  be 

In  this  rite  required  for  me, 

Bising  from  the  mystic  flood. 

Living  hence  anew  to  God,         g.  d.  phelps. 


498 


Bwried  and  Raised  with  Christ.       C.  M. 


1  TXTITH  Christ  we  share  a  mystic  grave, 
T  V     With  Christ  we  buried  lie; 
But  'tis  not  in  the  darksome  cave 
By  mournful  Calvary. 


280 


BAPTISM. 


2  The  ptire  and  bright  baptismal  flood 

Entombs  our  nature's,  stain; 
New  creatures  from  the  cleansing  wave, 
With  Christ,  we  rise  again. 

3  Thrice  blest,  if, — through  this  world  of  sin, 

And  lust,  and  selfish  care, — 
Our  resurrection-mantle  white 
And  undefiled  we  wear. 

4  Thrice  blest,  if, — through  the  gate  of  death, 

Glorious  at  last  and  free, — 
"We  to  our  joyful  rising  pass, 
O  risen  Lord,  with  thee. 

JOHN  MASON  NEALE 


•.  \ 


499 


L.  M. 


The  Spirit  Invoked  on  the  Candidates. 

1  X>  LEST  Saviour,  we  thy  will  obey : 
J3     Not  of  constraint,  but  with  delight. 
Thy  servants  hither  come  to-day. 

To  honour  thine  appointed  rite. 

2  Descend,  descend,  celestial  Dove, 

On  these  dear  followers  of  the  Lord; 
Exalted  Head  of  all  the  Church, 

Thy  promised  aid  to  them  afford.  * 

3  Let  faith,  assisted  now  by  signs. 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  explore; 
And,  washed  in  thy  redeeming  blood, 
Let  them  depart,  and  sin  no  more. 

BEDDOME. 


500 


290 


"  We  Follow  Christ,"  C.  M. 

1  "OXJRIED  beneath  the  yielding  wave, 
X)     The  great  Redeemer  lies; 

Faith  views  him  in  the  watery  grave, 
And  thence  beholds  him  rise. 

2  Thus  do  his  willing  saints,  to-day, 

Their  ardent  zeal  express. 
And,  in  the  Lord's  appointed  way, 
Fulfil  all  righteousness. 


BAPTISM. 


3  With  joy,  we  in  his  footsteps  tread, 
And  would  his  cause  maintain, — 
Like  him  be  mmibered  with  the  dead. 
And  with  him  rise  and  reign.     b£DDOME. 

OUX  Christ  Our  Example.  8s  &  7s. 

1  rpHIS  rite  oi-r  blest  Redeemer  gave, 
X    To  all  in  him  believing; 

He  bids  us  seek  this  hallowed  grave. 
To  his  example  cleaving. 

I'll  follow,  then,  my  glorious  Lord, 

Whate'er  the  ties  I  sever, 
He  saved  my  soul,  and  left  his  Word 
,  ^  To  guide  me  now  and  ever. 

2  For  me  the  cross  and  shame  to  bear. 

Dear  Saviour,  thou  wast  willing ; 
Nor  would  I  shrink  thy  yoke  to  wear^ 
All  righteousness  fulfilling. 
I'll  follow,  &c. 

^     3  Jesus,  to  thee  I  yield  my  all; 
In  thy  kind  arms  enfold  me; 
My  heart  is  fixed;  no  fears  appal; 
Thy  gracious  power  shall  hold  me. 

I'll  follow,  &C.  s.  D.  PHELP  . 


502 


Cheerful  Obedience. 

1  TTTITH  willing  hoarts  we  tread 

W     The  path  the  Saviour  trod; 
We  love  th'  example  of  our  Head, 
The  glorious  Lamb  of  God. 

2  On  thee,  on  thee  alone. 

Our  hope  and  faith  rely, 
0  thou  who  didst  for  sin  atone, 
Who  didst  for  sinners  die. 

3  We  trust  thy  sacrifice ; 

To  thy  dear  cross  we  flee; 
Oh,  may  we  die  to  sin,  and  rise 


S.  M. 


To  life  and  bliss  in  thee. 


S.  F.  SMITH. 
281 


503 


BAPTISM. 

"  Tread  in  the  Scmov/i^s  Stept."      S.  M. 

1  i^HOOSE  ye  his  cross  to  bear, 

v^     Who  bowed  to  Jordan's  wave  \ — 
Clad  in  his  armour,  will  je  dare, 
In  faith,  a  watery  grave? 

2  All  hail,  ye  blessed  band  I 

Shrink  not  to  do  his  will; 
In  deep  humility,  this  work 
Of  righteousness  fulfil. 

3  Tread  in  the  Saviour's  steps, 

Invoke  his  Spirit  free. 
And  as  he  burst  the  gates  of  death. 
So  may  your  rising  be. 

4  Savi9ur,  thy  law  we  love, 

Thy  pure  example  bless, 
And  with  a  firm,  unwavering  zeal^ 
Would  in  thy  footsteps  press. 

5  We  love  thy  holy  Word, 

Thy  precepts  we  obey. 
Buried  with  Christ,  our  dying  Lord, 
We  seek  to  be,  this  day. 

L.  H.  SIGOURNET. 


' 


504 


292 


Blessing  Invoked  on  the  Ordinance.     L.M. 

1  r>(OME,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine, 
yj     On  these  baptismal  waters  shine, 
And  teach  our  hearts,  in  highest  strain, 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 

2  We  love  thy  name,  we  love  thy  laws, 
And  joyfully  embrace  thy  cause ; 

We  love  thy  cross,  the  shame,  the  pain, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain! 

3  We  plunge  beneath  thy  mystic  flood. 
Oh,  plunge  us  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
We  die  to  sin,  and  seek  a  grave 
With  thee,  beneath  the  yielding  wave. 


BAPTISM. 


4  And  as  we  rise,  with  thee  to  liTe, 
Oh,  let  the  HolV  Spirit  give 
The  sealing  unction  from  above, 
The  breath  of  life,  the  fire  of  love  t 

ADONIBAH  JUDSON. 


505 


\  I 


.    Follow  Christ.  8s  <fc  7s. 

1  TTUMBLE  souls,  who  seek  salvation 
XI    Through  the  Lamb's  n  Teeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation. 

Tread  the  paths  that  Jesus  trod. 

2  Hear  the  blest  Xledeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  heavenly  voice; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  way  your  choice. 

3  Jesus  says,  "  Let  each  believer 

Be  baptized  in  my  name;" 
He  himself,  in  Jordan's  river, 

Was  immersed  beneath  the  stream. 

4  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing. 

Follow  him  without  delay; 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 
Lo  !  your  Captain  leads  the  way. 


J.  PAWC?JTT. 


506 


Imitation  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

1  /^OME,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb, 
yj     Who  loved  our  race  ere  time  begaii> 
Who  veiled  his  Godhead  in  our  clay, 
And  in  a  humble  manger  lay. 

2  To  Jordan's  stream  the  Spirit  led. 

To  mark  the  path  his  saints  should  tread,^ 
With  joy  they  trace  the  sacred  way. 
To  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

3  Immersed  by  John  in  Jordan's  wave, 
The  Saviour  left  his  watery  grave; 
Heaven  owned  the  deed,  approved  the  way, 
And  blessed  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

29a 


BAPTISM. 


4  Come,  all  who  love  his  precious  name. 
Come,  tread  his  steps,  and  learn  of  him; 
Happy  beyond  expression  they 
Who  find  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

BALDWIN. 


507 


m 


8s,  7s  &  4s. 
Buried  with  Christ  by  Baptism. 

1  rriHOU  hast  said,  exalted  Jesus. 

jL      "  Take  thy  cross  and  fo^Jiow  me;" 
Shall  the  word  with  terror  seize  us  ? 
Shall  we  from  the  burden  flee  % 

Lord,  I'll  take  it. 
And,  rejoicing,  follow  thee. 

2  While  this  liquid  tomb  surveying. 

Emblem  of  my  Saviour's  grave, 
Shall  I  shun  its  brink,  betraying 
Feelings  worthy  of  a  slave  % 

Nb,  I'll  enter: 
Jesus  entered  Jordan's  wave. 

3  Blest  the  sign  which  thus  reminds  me, 

Saviour,  of  thy  love  for  me; 
But  more  plest  the  love  that  binds  me 
In  its  deathless  bonds  to  thee; 

Oh,  what  pleasure. 
Buried  with  my  Lord  to  be  I 

4  Should  it  rend  some  fond  connection. 

Should  I  suffer  shame  or  loss. 
Yet  the  fragrant,  blest  reflection, — 
I  have  been  where  Jesus  was, — 

Will  revive  me 
When  I  faint  beneath  the  cross. 

5  Fellowship  with  him  possessing. 

Let  me  die  to  earth  and  sin ; 
Let  me  rise  t*  enjoy  the  blessing 
Which  the  faithful  soul  shall  win : 

May  I  ever 
Follow  where  my  Lord  has  been. 

J.  E.  GILES, 


BAPTISM. 


508 


[N. 


ts. 


Bimed  with  Christ,  7s  &  6b. 

1  A  ROUND  my  grave,  Lord  Jesus, 
J^     Thine  empty  grave,  we  stand, 
With  heai*ts  all  full  of  praises. 

To  keep  thy  bless'd  command : 
By  faith  our  souls  rejoicing. 

To  trace  thy  path  of  love. 
Through  death's  dark  angry  billows, 

Up  to  the  throne  above. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  we  r.*member 

.The  travail  of  thy  soul. 
When,  in  thy  love's  deep  pity, 

The  waves  did  o'er  thee  roll : 
Baptized  in  death's  cold  waters. 

For  us  thy  blood  was  shed; 
For  us  the  Lord  of  Glory 

Was  numbered  with  the  dead. 

3  Lord,  now  thou  ai-t  arisen. 

Thy  travail  is  all  o'er, 
For  sin  thou  once  has  suffer'd. 

Thou  liv'st  to  die  no  more; 
Sin,  death,  and  hell  are  vanquish'd, 

By  thee,  thy  Church's  Head; 
And  lo  !  we  share  thy  triumphs,   - 

Thou  first-bom  from  the  dead. 

4  Into  thy  death  baptized, 

We  own  with  thee  we  died; 
With  thee,  our  life,  are  risen, 

And  in  thee  glorified; 
From  sin,  the  world,  and  Satan, 

We're  ransom'd  by  thy  blood. 
And  now  would  walk  as  strangers, 

Alive  with  thee  to  God.  j  q^  deck. 


509 


BS, 


The  Baptism  of  Christ. 
1  TAOWN  to  the  sacred  wave 
JlJ     The  Lord  of  Life  was  led; 
And  he  who  came  our  souls  to  save, 
In  Jordan  bowed  his  head. 


S.  M. 


^ 


BAPTISM. 

2  He  taught  the  Bolemn  way; 

He  fixed  the  holy  rite; 
He  bade  his  ransomed  ones  obey, 
And  keep  the  path  of  light. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  we  will  tread 

In  thy  appointed  way; 
Let  glory  o'er  these  scenes  be  shed, 
And  smile  on  us  to-day.         g,  p,  smith. 


510 


Baptized  into  Death.  C.  M. 

1  TMMERSED  beneath  the  closing  ^ave, 
JL     We're  into  death  baptized; 

And  enter  thus  our  Saviour's  grave, 
Buried  with  him  that  died. 

2  "With  Christ  we  die,  that,  freed  from  sin, 

With  Christ  we  may  arise; 
New  thoughts,  new  hopes,  new  lives  to  win, 
To  fit  us  for  the  skies. 

3  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  us  be  given; 

And  all  our  converse  here 
Be  waiting  for  the  Lord  from  heaven, 
Till  Christ,  our  life,  appear. 

4  And  grant  our  faith  the  majesty, 

The  present  joy  and  crown. 
With  Christ,  e'en  now,  to  live  on  high, 
And  then  with  him  sit  down. 

GEORGE  RAWSON 


I 


511 


Baptized  into  Christ, 

BAPTIZED  into  the  name 
Of  my  redeeming  Lord; 
Inspired  with  loftiest,  holiest  aim 
That  grace  can  man  afford; 

To  thee,  my  God,  I  raise, 

A  spirit  glad  and  fro^ 
And  dedicate  once  more  my  days 

With  firm  resolve  to  thee. 


S.  M. 


296 


BAFTIIM. 


ITH. 


M. 


512 


I  bless  the  love  divine, 

That  hath  ^hj  servant  found; 
And  would  fok*  evermore  be  thin«^ 

And  light  diffuse  around. 

In  word,  in  thought,  in  deed, 

I  yield  me  to  thy  will; 
0  God,  my  purpose  kindly  heed, 

And  help  me  to  fulfil. 


Delight  in  Obedience. 


OAvro 


CM. 


OLOKD,  and  will  thy  pardoning  love 
Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  1 
Wilt  thou  ray  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile ) 

Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endured, 

And  all  its  shame  despised  1 
And  shall  I  be  ashamed,  O  Lord, 

With  thee  to  be  baptized  ] 

Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed 

That's  worthy  of  my  God  ? 

O  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 

Reproves  my  cold  delays; 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 


ON 


M. 


In  thy  delightful  ways. 


FBLLOWS. 


513 


Follomng  Christ.  8s  &  Ts.  • 

1  JESUS,  mighty  King  in  Zion, 

V      Thou  alone  our  Guide  shall  be: 
Thy  commission  we  rely  on; 

We  would  follow  none  but  thee. 

2  As  an  emblem  of  thy  passion, 

And  thy  victory  o'er  the  grave, 

We,  who  know  thy  great  salvation,'. 

Are  baptized  beneath  the  wave. 

u  297 


ri'WisWfeM  jLimli  iJttg 


BAPTISM. 


t  'J 


3  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising, 
We  the  ancient  path  pursue, 
Buried  with  our  Lord,  and  rising 
To  a  life  divinely  new.  ■ 


FELLOWS. 


514  The  Pledge  of  Fidelity.  C.  M. 

1  "VTE  men  and  angels,  witness  now, — 

X    Before  the  Lord  we  speak; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, — 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break, — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last. 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  vield: 
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, 
AH  needful  aid  supply. 

4  Oh,  guide  our  doubtfal  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 


BEDDOME, 


515 


298 


Gall  to  Follow  Christ  in  Baptism.     L.  M, 

BEHOLD  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay, 
Before  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 
How  plain  he  marked  the  humble  way 
To  sinners  through  the  mystic  flood. 

Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Come,  and  obey  his  sacred  word; 

He  died,  and  rose  again  for  you; 
What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do  ? 

Eternal  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  move; 

And  grant  that  we,  through  grace  divine, 
May  have  the  substance  with  the  sign. 

e.  STENNETT  AND  BEDDOME. 


516 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


"  Around  Thy  Tabled  C.  M. 

1  A  HOUND  thy  table,  holy  Lord, 
J^     In  fellowship  we  meet; 
Obedient  to  thy  blest  command, 

This  feast  of  love  to  eat. 

2  By  faith  we  take  the  bread  of  life, 

With  which  our  souls  are  fed; 
And  cup,  in  token  of  thy  blood  , 
That  was  for  sinners  shed. 

3  Under  thy  banner  thus  we  sing 

The  wonders  of  thy  love. 
While  we  anticipate  by  faiih,  • 

The  heavenly  feast  above. 

THOMAS  COTTERILL. 


517 


Humble  Acknowledgment. 


C.  M. 


1  TJTOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 
XX     With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

.2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  every  song 
Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongue, 
"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  1 

•3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 
And  enter  while  there's  room. 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  T 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 
That  sweetly  forced  us  in;  ^ 

Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin.  ^^ 


299 


THE   LORD  S   SUPPER. 


I 


5  Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God; 
Constrain  the  earth  to  come; 
Send  thy  victorious  Word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 


WATTS. 


"  In  Remembrance  of  Me." 


518 

1  (\^j  love  divine  !  oh,  matchless  grace  ! 
\J     Which  in  this  sacred  rite 
Shines  forth  so  full,  so  free  in  rays 

Of  purest  living  light. 

2  Oh,  wondrous  death  !  oh,  precious  blood  ! 

For  ud  so  freely  spilt. 
To  cleanse  our  sin-polluted  souls 
From  every  stain  of  guilt. 

3  Oh,^ovenant  of  life  and  peace. 

By  blood  and  suffering  sealed  I 

,     All  the  rich  gifts  of  gospel  grace 

Are  here  to  faith  revealed. 


CM. 


519 


Humble  Communion. 


E.  TURNEY 


CM. 


300 


1  T  ORD,  at  thy  table  we  behold 
XJ     The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  we 

Should  find  a  welcome  place; — 

2  We,  who  were  all  defiled  with  sin, 

And  rebels  to  our  God ; 
We,  who  have  crucified  thy  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this. 

That  we,  so  lost,  have  room  ! 
Jesus  our  weary  souls  invites, 
And  freely  bids  us  come. 

4  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  sac^^^d  powers : 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love;  '  ' ' 

No  Saviour  is  like  ours.  g.  stennett* 


520 


THE    lord's   supper. 


**  Brecf^  of  Heaven." 


7s  &  68. 


ITTS. 

.  M. 


M. 


1  /^  BREAD  to  pilgrims  given, 
V_/  0  food  that  angels  eat, 

0  manna  sent  from  heaven, 
For  heaven-born  natures  meet  \ 

Give  us,  for  thee  long  pining. 
To  eat  till  richly  filled; 

Till,  earth's  delights  resigning, 
Our  every  wish  is  stilled. 

2  O  water,  life-bestowing. 

From  out  the  Saviour's  heart, 
A  fountain  purely  flowing, 

A  fount  of  love  thou  art ! 
Oh  let  us,  freely  tasting. 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage; 
Tliy  sweetness,  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving. 

We  thee  unseen  adore ; 
Thy  faithful  Word  believing. 

We  take,  and  doubt  no  more. 
Give  us,  thou  true  and  loving, 

On  earth  to  live  in  thee; 
Then,  death  the  veil  removing. 

Thy  glorious  face  to  see ! 

THOMAS  AQUINAS, 

TKANSLATED  BY  RAY  PALMER. 


521 


*'Meet  o^nd  Remember  Me." 


CM. 


1  XF  human  kindness  meets  return, 
JL     And  owns  the  grateful  tie; 

If  tender  thoughts  within  us  bum 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh; — 

2  Oh,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell  ' 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  him,  who  died  our  fears  to  quell, 
Our  more  than  orphan's  woef 


SQl 


TfiE'  lord's  supper. 

3  While  yet  his  anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed  ! — 
"  Meet,  and  remember  me." 

4  Bemember  thee,  thy  death,  thy  sham«, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share ! 
O  memory !  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 

GERARD  T.  NOEL. 

OJiJi       "  Gethsemane  Can  I  Forget  V         C.  M. 

1  A  CCORDING  to  thy  gracious  Word, 
-^^     In  meek  humility. 

This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be  ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take. 
And  thns  remember  thee. 


S02 


3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget  % 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see. 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  thee  % 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes. 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  thee. 

5  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thv  love  to  me: 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  giOw  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me.  Montgomery. 


THE   lord's   8UPPEB. 

523  ^he  Feast.  10s. 
1     A  ND  now  we  fise;  the  symbols  disappear; 

-XjL    The  feast,  though  not  the  love,  is  past  and 

gone;  -  ' 

The  bread  and  wine  remove;  but  thou  art  here, 
Nearer  than  ever;  still  my  shield  and  sun. 

5  Feast  after  feast  thus  comes  and  passes  by. 
And  passing  points  to  the  glad  feast  above, 
Giving  sweet  foretaste  of  the  festal  joy, 

The  Lamb's  gi-eat  bridal  feast  of  bliss  and 

love.  BONAR. 

524  For  Me.  €.  M. 

1  TTERE  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 
jLX.     To  feed  on  food  divine; 

Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat. 

Thy  precious  blood  the  wine.  , 

2  Here  peace  and  pardon  sweetly  flow: 

Oh,  what  delightful  food  ! 
We  eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wine, 
But  think  on  nobler  good. 

3  Sure,  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Saviour, — so  divine; 
Well  thou  mayst  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

S.  STENNETT 


^25 


CM. 


"  Whom,  Having  Not  Seen,  Ye  Love." 

1  rriO  Calv'ry,  Lord,  in  spirit,  now 

JL      Our  weary  souls  repair, 
.   To  dwell  upon  thy  dying  love. 
And  taste  its  sweetness  there. 

4  Thou  suffering  Lamb,  thy  bleeding  wounds, 
With  cords  of  love  divine. 
Have  drawn  our  willing  hearts  to  thee, 
And  linked  our  life  with  thine. 

DEXNET. 


■•gxirawy  M  iiy  MiiiMiM_n«i 


THE   lord's  SUPPBB. 


526 


Praise  to  Christ. 


CM. 


1  rpO  him  who  loved  the  souls  of  men, 
JL      And  washed  us  in  his  blood, 

To  royal  honours  raised  our  head, 
And  made  us  priests  to  God, — 

2  To  him  let  every  tongue  be  praise, 

And  every  heart  be  love : 
All  grateful  honours  paid  on  earth, 


And  nobler  songs  above. 


WATTSw 


527 


Christ  in  the  Midst  t 


1  TTTTTH  Jesus  in  the  midst, 

T  y     We  gather  round  the  board; 
Though  many,  we  are  cwie  in  Christ, 
One  bodv  in  the  Loixi.  ! 

2  Our  sins  were  laid  on  him, 

"When  bruised  on  Calvary; 
With  Christ  we  died  and  rose  again,, 
And  sit  with  him  on  high. 

3  Faith  eats  the  bread  of  life. 

And  drinks  the  living  wine; 
Thus  we,  in  love  together  knit,, 
On  Je&ua'  breast  recline. 

4  Soon  shall  the  night  be  gone, 

The  Morning  Star  appear, 
Soon  shall  the  day  of  glory  dawn, 
Our  longing  liearts  to  cheer. 


S.  M. 


BRISTOL  HTMNSi. 


,(iV 


528 


Cormrninion  with  Christ, 

ESUS  invites  his  saints 
To  meet  around  his  board : 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord- 


S.  M. 


^J 


9^ 


r 


•MMMWtHMiUaM 


THE   LOKO>  8UPPSR. 

2  This  holy  br^d  and  wine 

Maintain/our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

3  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined 

His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Let  holy  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 


WATTS. 


529 


Consecration  in  View  o/the  Cross.     L.  M. 

1  "ITTHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

T  T     On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sori'ow  and  love  flow  mingled  down; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  all  the  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


530 


The  Banner  of  Love. 


WATTS. 


8s  &  7s. 


1  TESUS  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us, 

t/    Cheers  our  famished  souls  with  food; 
He  the  banquet  spreads  before  us, 
Of  his  mystic  flesh  and  blood.         .  ■ 

2  Here  we  feel  our  sins  forgiven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  we  gaze; 
And  our  thoughts  are  all  of  heaven, 
And  our  lips  o'erflow  with  praise. 


305 


THE   lord's  supper. 


Still  in  ceaseless  contemplation. 
Fix  our  hearts  and  eyes  on  theO;, 

Till  we  taste  thy  full  salvation, 
And,  unveiled,  thy  glories  see. 

ROiSWELL  PARK 


w 


Odl  Forget  Not  Christ 

1  r\  THOU,  my  soul,  forget  no  more 


L.  M. 


The  Friend  who  all  thy  sorrows  bore ; 
Let  every  idol  be  forgot ; 
But  O,  my  soul,  forget  him  not. 

Renounce  thy  works  and  ways  with  grief, 
And  fly  to  this  divine  relief; 
Nor  him  forget,  who  left  his  throne 
And  for  thy  life  gave  up  his  own. 

Eternal  truth  and  mercy  shine 

In  him,  and  he  himself  is  thine; 

And  canst  thou,  then,  with  sin  beset, 

Such  charms,  such  matchless  charms,  forget] 

Oh,  no ;  till  life  itself  depart. 
His  name  shall  cheer  and  warm  my  heart ; 
And,  lisping  this,  from  earth  I'll  rise, 
And  join  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 


KRISHNA  PAL. 


532 

1  n\/rY  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands; 


Complete  in  Christ. 


L.  M. 


306 


It  fears  no  more  the  law's  demands; 
The  smile  of  God  is  sweet  within. 
Where  all  before  was  guilt  and  sin. 

My  soul  at  rest  in  Jesus  lives; 
Accepts  the  peace  his  pardon  gives ; 
Receives  the  grace  his  death  secured. 
And  pleads  the  anguish  he  endured. 

A  song  of  praise  my  soul  shall  sing, 

To  our  eternal,  glorious  King ; 

Shall  worship  humbly  at  his  feet, 

In  whom  alone  it  staiida  complete.  anon. 


«■  M  n    II   IiiUm  I  I 


CHURCH   OfFICERS,    ETC. 


W 


M. 


t1 


533 


Atmement  Made. 


8s  &  7s. 


PASCHAL  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

All  thy  people  are  forgiven. 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

BAKEWELL 


534 


Prayer  for  Christ.  7s. 

BREAD  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed; 
Ever  let  our  souls  be  fed 
"With  this  true  and  living  bread. 

Vine  of  heaven,  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice; 
Lord,  thy  wounds  our  healing  give, 
To  thy  cross  we  look  and  live. 

J.  CONDER. 


AL. 


M. 


N. 


CHURCH  OFFICERS— ORDINATION  AND 
INSTALLATION. 


535 


Watchmen,  Awake  f 


CM. 


1  T"  ET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
J-J     And  take  th'  alarm  they  give; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 

Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cauF^e  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands, 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 


307 


CHURCH    OFFICEHS 


3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego, — 
For  souls,  which  must  forever  live,    " 
In  rapture  or  in  woe. 

4  May  they,  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer,  see ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 


w 


DODDRIDGE. 


536 


Presence  of  Jesus  Invoked.  C.  M. 

1  /'\  JESUS,  in  this  solemn  hour, 
V^     Be  with  thy  people  here; 
Let  thine  authority  and  power 

To  rule  thy  Church  appear. 

2  Oh,  may  the  choice  which  we  have  made 

By  thee  be  ratified ; 
Thy  servants'  fitness  be  displayed, 
As  they  are  further  tried. 

3  With  faithfulness  may  they  fulfil 

The  office  in  their  hands. 
And  seek  to  know  and  do  thy  will 

In  all  that  will  demands.  collyer. 


f. 


Ooi      Prayer /or  «  Minister's  Success.       L.  M. 

1  iilATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
JL       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  souls  enlarge : 

Their  best  endowments  are  our  gain : 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Oh,  clothe  with  energy  divine 

Their  words;  and  let  those  words  be  thine; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal; 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeaL  ' 
308 


k 
i- 


~M>J>^ 


r  '*<R>*MwJrariK'jataf *!■  uWM*mmilimmtimttmm 


ORDINATION    AND    INSTALLATION. 


[DOE. 

.  M. 


,e 


ITER. 


M. 


3! 


4  Teach  them  tp  sow  the  precious  seed; 
Teacli  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, — 
And  thus  reward  tlieir  toil  and  pain. . 

6  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lijis  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  Spirit's  living  power. 


538 


Zeal  for  Souls. 


BEDDOME. 


C.  M. 


1  /~\H,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 
V_y  Sounds  forth  the  ancient  Word — 
"  More  reapers  for  white  harvest  fields, 

More  labourers  for  the  Lord." 

2  We  hear  the  call ;  in  dreams  no  more 

In  selfish  ease  we  lie, 
But  girded  for  our  Father's  work. 
Go  forth  beneath  his  sky. 

3  Where  prophets'  word,  and  martyrs'  blood, 

And  prayers  of  saints  were  sown, 
We,  to  their  labours  entering  in, 

Would  reap  where  they  have  strown. 


539 


ANON. 


L.  M. 


Prayer  for  the  Candidate. 

1  TXTITH  heavenly  power,  O  Lord„  defend 

▼  V     Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend; 
Thy  faithful  messenger  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace; 
Dii'ect  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace;    , 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil,     .        . 
And  arm  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send, 
Oh,  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end; 

Nor  let  him  as  a  pilgrim  rove  ■.<  .;      . 

Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

309 


CHURCH   OFFICERS 


Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart; 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  i*edeeming  grace. 

^  ROWLAND  HILL. 


O  ~rU  Prayer  jor  Labourers. 

1  T"  ORD  of  the  harvest  1  hear 
>'    JLi     Thy  needy  servants'  cry; 

Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our*wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait; 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view; 
The  harvest  ti-uly,  Lord,  is  great. 
The  labourers  are  few. 

3  Convert  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  Church  abroad ;  ■ 
And  let  them  speak  thy  Word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  Oh,  let  them  spread  thy  name;      • 

Their  mission  fully  prove; 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim — 
Thy  all-redeeming  love. 


S.  M. 


C.  Vi-JLBT. 


541 


.^10 


Prayer  for  More  Labourers.  L.  M. 

1  T  OED  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear, 
jLi     In  Zion's  heritage  appear; 

Oh,  send  forth  labourers  filled  with  zeaj, 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 

2  Our  lifted  eyes,  O  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold; 
Wide  fields  are  opening  to  our  view. 
The  work  is  great,  the  labourers  few. 

3  Led  by  thine  own  almighty  hand. 
Let  Zion's  sons,  in  many  a  band. 
Arise  to  bless  the  dying  race. 
As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace.  >; .?.  Hastings. 


ILL. 

M. 


ORDINATION   AND    INSTALLATION. 

e)4:^  Welcome  to  the  Pastor.  L.  M. 

1  "V\7"E  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name    , 

tT     Of  Jesus,  our  ecalted  Head; 
Come  as  a  servant;  so  he  came, 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  shepherd  ;  guard  and  keep 

This  fold  from  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin; 
Nourish  the  lambs,  and  feed  the  sheep, 
The  wounded  heal,  the  lost  bring  in. 

3  Come  as  a  teacher,  sent  from  God, 

Charged  his  whole  counsel  to  declare  ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 

While  we  uphold  thy  hands  v/ith  prayer. 

4  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace, 

Filled  with  the  Spirit,  fired  with  love  ! 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  tc  meet  us  all  above. 

MONTGOMERY. 


BY. 


^L 


04:0  Prayer  for  a  Minister. 

1   f\  HOLY  Lord,  our  God, 
\J  By  heavenly  hosts  adored. 

Hear  us,  we  pray; 
To  thee  the  cherubim. 
Angels  and  seraphim. 
Unceasing  praises  bring, 

Their  homage  pay. 

.2  Here  give  thy  Word  success, 
And  this  thy  servant  bless ; 

His  labours  own; 
And  while  the  sinner's  Friend 
His  life  and  words  commend. 
Thy  holy  Spirit  send, 

And  make  him  known,     i    > 


6s  &  4s. 


Sll 


CEUKCH   OFFICE)?.  3  : 

3  May  every  passing  year 
More  happy  still  appear 

Than  this  glad  day; 
With  numbers  fill  the  place, 
Adorn  thy  saints  with  grace, 
Thy  truth  may  all  embrace, 

O  Lord,  we  pray. 


J.  YOUNG. 


04:4:  Prayer  for  Pastors  and  Deacons.       L.  M. 

1  /^  RE  AT  King  of  saints,  enthroned  on  high, 
vX     Under  thy  care  thy  churches  live; 
Thou  dost  their  various  wants  supply, 

And  well-appointed  elders  giv3. 

2  For  pastors  may  thy  name  be  blest, 

Who  teach  the  doctrines  of  the  Lord; 
On  deacons  may  thy  favour  rest. 
Chosen  according  to  thy  Word. 

3  While  they  their  works  assigned  fulfil. 

Oh,  may  their  souls  with  grace  be  crowned, 
And  patience,  sympathy,  and  zeal, 
With  meekness,  in  their  lives  abound. 

4  And  when  their  service  here  is  done, 

Their  labours  and  their  conflicts  o'er, 

Then  may  they  wait  before  thy  throne. 

In  heaven  to  praise  thee  evermore. 


545 


J.  CONDER. 


S.  M. 


312 


Ministers  the  Bearers  of  Good  Tidings. 

1  TTOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
XX  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongue's, 

And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 
**Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 


4 


ORDINATION   AND   INSTALLATION, 


UNG. 

.  M. 


How  hap^y  are  our  ears. 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 
And  tuneful  notes  employ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deseijjbs  lea)  n  the  joy. 

The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


546 


WATTS, 


S.  M. 


ned, 


)ER. 

M. 


Jesus  the  Exemplar  to  His  Ministry, 

1  "VT'E  messengers  of  Christ, 

i     His  sovereign  voice  obey! 
Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads. 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 

Will  needful  strength  bestow; 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid. 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose ; 
The  cause  is  God's — and  wUl  prevail. 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes.         -  ,    vokb. 


547 


Prayer  for  Ministers. 


7s. 


1   C[ON  of  God,  our  glorious  Head  ! 
k3     On  us  now  thy  blessing  shed; 
From  thy  throne  let  mercy  flow 
To  thy  waiting  flock  below. 


S19 


CmiRCH   OFFICERS,   ETC.        > 

2  Taught  by  thee,  with  prayer  sincere, 
"We  have  called  thy  servants  here, 
For  thy  needy  ones  to  care, 

And  thy  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. 

4  When  their  earthly  work  is  done, 
When  the  crown  of  life  is  won. 
Ever  in  thy  house  on  high, 
May  they  serve  beneath  thine  eye. 


G.  B.  IDK 


The  Saviour's  Help  Invoked.         C.  M. 


548 

I  T  ORD,  thou  hast  taught  our  hearts  to  glow 
JLJ     With  love's  undying  flame; 
But  more  of  thee  we  long  to  know, 
And  more  would  love  thy  name. 

'     2  Thou  bid'st  us  go,  with  thee  to  stand 
Against  hell's  marshalled  powers. 
And  heart  to  heart,  and  hand  to  hand^ 
To  make  thine  honour  ours. 

3  With  thine  own  pity.  Saviour,  see 

The  thronged  and  darkening  way  I 
We  go  to  win  the  lost  to  thee. 
Oh,  help  us.  Lord,  we  pray ! 

4  Teach  thou  our  lips  of  thee  to  speak, 

Of  thy  sweet  love  to  tell, 
Till  they  who  wander  far  shall  seek, 
And  find,  and  serve  thee  well. 

RAT  PALMER, 


314 


Tif 


E    CHURCH 


REVIVALS. 


549  L.M. 

Prayer  for  the  Increase  of  the  Church. 

1  "T"T"EAR,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy  throne, 
XI     And  send  thy  various  blessings  down : 
While  by  thy  children  thou  art  sought, 
Attend  the  prayer  thy  Word  hath  taught. 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love; 
Oh,  turn  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone. 
And  let  thy  sovereign  power  be  known. 

3  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  contrite  sorrow  rise; 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

4  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await  ^ 
In  crowds  around  thy  temple  gate; 

Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 
•     A  living  sacrifice  to  thee.  doddridge. 

550        Con.eHi.gGra.eImplc.eB.  CM. 

1  /^OME,  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again, 
\J     With  thy  converting  power; 
The  fields  of  Zion  thirst  for  rain, 

Oh,  send  a  gracious  shower. 

2  Our  hearts  are  filled  with  sore  distress, 

While  sinners  all  around 
Are  pressing  on  to  endless  death, 

And  no  relief  is  found.  ■  — 

3  Dear  Saviour,  come  with  quickening  power. 

Thy  mourning  people  cry; 
Salvation  bring  in  mercy's  hour, 
Nor  let  the  sinner  die. 

3i§ 


THE   CHURCH. 


l\ 


4  Once  more  let  converts  throng  thy  house, 
And  shouts  of  victory  raise; 
Then  shall  our  griefs  be  turned  to  joy, 
And  sighs  to  songs  of  praise. 


ANON. 


DO  L    The  Breath  of  the  Spirit  Desired.      L.  M. 

1  C<  PIRIT  of  everlasting  grace, 

O     Infinite  source  of  life,  come  down  ! 
These  tombs  unlock,  these  dead  upraise, 
Thy  glorious  power  and  love  make  known. 

2  Breathe  o'er  this  valley  of  the  dead, 

Send  forth  thy  quickening  might  abroad, 
Till,  rising  from  their  tombs,  they  spread 
In  full  array, — the  host  of  God. 

3  Thy  heritage  lies  desolate, 

And  all  thy  pleasant  places  mourn; 
Oh,  look  upon  our  low  estate; 
In  loving-kindness.  Lord,  return. 

4  Now  let  thy  glory  be  revealed; 

Now  let  thy  presence  with  us  rest; 
Oh,  heal  us,  and  we  shall  be  healed ; 
Oh,  bless  us,  ar»d  we  shall  be  blest. 


BONAB. 


552 


?16 


Mrive  Times  of  Refreshing.         8s  &  7s. 

1  TjlATHER,  for  thy  promised  blessing, 
Ju     Still  we  plead  before  thy  throne; 
For  the  times  of  sweet  refreshing, 

Which  can  come  from  thee  alone. 

2  Blessed  earnests  thou  hast  given, 

But  in  these  we  would  not  rest;         , 
Blessings  still  with  thee  are  hidden. 
Pour  them,  forth,  and  make  us  blest. 

3  Prayer  ascendeth  to  thee  ever. 

Answer,  Father,  answer  prayer; 
Bless,  oh,  bless  each  weak  endeavour,    ^ 
Blood-bought  pardon  to  declare. 


REVIVALS. 


roN. 


M. 


. 


l^AB. 

7s. 


Give  reviving,  give  refreshing, 

Gi\!e  the  looked-for  jubilee; 
To  thyself  may  crowds  be  pressing, 

Bringing  glory  unto  thee.        a.  midlane. 


553 


Revival  Desired. 


S.  M. 


1  T>  EVIYE  thy  work,  0  Lord, 
XIj     Thy  mighty  arm  make  bare; 
Speak  with  the  voice  tht.t  wakes  the  dead, 

"        And  make  thy  peoj^le  hear. 

2  Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord, 

Create  soul-thirst  for  thee. 
And  hungering  for  the  bread  of  life, 
Oh,  may  our  spirits  be  ! 

3  Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord, 

Exalt  thy  precio^^    name; 
And,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  love 
For  thee  and  thine  inflame. 


4  Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord, 

And  give  refreshing  showers. 
The  glory  shall  be  all  thine  own. 
The  blessing.  Lord,  be  ours. 


A.  MIDLANE. 


00~r  Prayer  for  a  Revival  of  Religion, 

1  /^  LORD,  thy  work  revive, 
V^     In  Zion's  gloomy  hour. 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live    , 

By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  Oh,  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer; 
Their  sacred  vows  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak  ' 

Through  lips  of  feeble  clay. 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 


S.  M. 


817 


THE   CHURCH. 


III! 


Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear;  "^ 

Now  listen  to  our  cry; 
Oh,  come  and  bring  salvation  near; 

Our  souls  on  thee  rely.  p.  h.  brown. 


555 


Eeturn,  0  God  of  Hosts. 

1  1"  ORD,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace 
JLJ     Thy  saints  behold  thy  smiling  face; 
And  oft  have  seen  thy  glory  shine, 
With  power  and  majesty  divine. 

2  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry. 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die; 
Return,  and  let  thy  glories  rise 
Again  to  our  admiring  eyos. 

3  Till  filled  with  light,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Thy  courts  below,  like  those  above, 
Triumphant  hallelujahs  raise, 

And  heaven  and  earth  resound  thy  praise. 


L.  M. 


556 

1 


ANON. 


>->.'  • 


S18 


Prayer  for  Revival.        8s,  7s  &  4s. 

SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation. 
Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance. 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high. 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 

Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 
Lord,  revive  us; 

All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

Let  cur  mutual  love  be  fervent. 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  servant 

Shun  the  \7orld's  bewitching  snares. 
Lord,  revive  us; 

All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 


REVIVALS. 


M. 


4  Break  thel  iempter's  fatal  power;  .^ 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh; 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

NEWTOK. 


roN. 
4s. 


557 


Ingratitude  Deplored. 


aM. 


1  TS  this  the  kind  return] 

X     Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love. 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow?  ; , 

.2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 
Has  sin  reduced  our  mind ! 
What  strange,  rebellious  wretches  we!! 
And  God  as  strangely  kind. 

3  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 


4  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 


UTATTS. 


558 


Pardoning  Love. 


CM. 


1  TTOW  oft,  alas,  this  wretched  heart 
XX     Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ! 
How  offc  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  Word  ! 

2t  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "  Return  I" 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ? 

•-  My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
Oh,  take  the  wanderer  home. 


H9: 


THE  CHURC9. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou,  yet  forgive,. 

And  bid  mv  crimes  remove  1 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 
To  si)eak  thy  wondrous  love  1 

4  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Blest  Saviour,  I  adore; 
Oh,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

ANNA  STEELE: 


559 


ITie  Master  is  Coming  f 


lis. 


THE  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  for  ihee, 
And  lov'd  ones  are  hast'ning  their  Saviour 
to  see; 
He's  full  of  compassion,  why  will  you  delay? 
He's  calling,  still  calling,  oh,  come,  come  away  t 

The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  for  thee; 
Come,  trust  in  his  mercy,  salvation  is  free. 

The  Master  is  coming,  receive  him  and  live; 
Oh,  will  you  not  trust  him  your  sins  to  forgive  ? 
On  Calvary's  cross,  amid  anguish  and  pain. 
Thy  ransom  was  purchased  when  Jesu&  was 
slain. 


3  The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  to-day; 
Awake  from  thy  slumbers,  to  labour  and  pray; 
The  morning  is  breaking,  the  noon-tid'.  is  near, 
And  evening's  daric  shadows  will  quickly  appear. 

4  The  Master  is  coming,  to  call  from  the  grave 
His  lov'd  ones  to  glory;  he's  mighty  to  save; 
And  all  who  believe  him  in  rapture  shall  sing 
Salvation  thro'  Jesus,  our  Master  and  King. 


3201 


MHS.  BAXTER. 


JSL 


8, 


nr 


5? 


BEVIYALS. 


OuU     Slumbering  Professors  Uxhorted.         lis. 

1  "IT  THY  sleep  we,  my  brethren  1  come,  let  us 

T  T  arise; 

Oh,  why  should  we  slumber  in  sight  of  the  prize? 
Salvation  is  nearer,  our  days  are  far  spent; 
Oh,  let  us  be  active;  awake,  and  repent. 

2  Oh,  how  can  we  slumber?  the  Master  is  come, 

\nd  calling  on  sinners  to  seek  them  a  home ; 
The  Spirit  and  Bride  now  in  concert  uni ' 
The  weary  they  welcome,  the  careless  invite. 

3  Oh,  how  can  we  slumber,  when  so  much  was 

done, 
To  purchase  salvation,  by  Jesus,  the  Son  ? 
Now  mercy  is  proffered,  and  justice  displayed. 
Now  God  can  be  honoured,  and  sinners  be  saved. 

HOPKINSw 


561 


Jo^  in  the  Salvation  of  Sinners.       S.  M. 


1  TTTHO  can  forbear  to  sing. 


Who  can  refuse  to  praise, 
"When  Zion's  high,  celestial  King, 
His  saving  power  displays  % 

When  sinners  at  his  feet, 

By  mercy  conquered,  fall  % 
When  grace,  and  truth,  and  justice  meet^ 

And  peace  unites  them  all?  - 

Who  can  forbear  to  praise  .  ,    : 

Our  high,  celestial  King,  .     ^> 

When  sovereign,  rich,  redeeming  grace 
Invites  our  tongues  to  sing  ?  swain. 


562 


Sin  Confessed. 


S.  M. 


1   /~\NCE  more  we  meet  to  pray, 
\J     Once  more  our  guilt  confess; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  thine  ear  away 
From  creatures  in  distress. 


321 


THE   CHURCH. 


.t 


2  Our  sins  to  heaven  ascend, 

And  there  for  vengeance  cry; 
O  God,  behold  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Who  intercedes  on  high. 

3  Though  we  are  vile  indeed, 

And  well  deserve  thy  curse, 
The  merits  of  thy  Son  we  plead. 
Who  lived  and  died  for  us. 


\^ 


4  Now  let  thy  bosom  yearn. 
As  it  hath  done  before; 
Return  to  us,  O  God,  return. 
And  ne'er  foi*sake  us  more. 


ANON. 


563 


The  Waiidering  Soul  Exhorted.        L.  M. 


1  "O  ETUHN,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
X\  And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 

Were  kindled  by  redeeming  grace. 

2  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern. 

His  heavenly  balm  shall  heal  thy  smart. 

3  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return; 

Thy  dying  Saviour  bids  thee  live; 
Go,  view  his  bleeding  side,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 


SS2: 


Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear; 

'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn;" 
'Tis  Mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

COLLTER. 


\1k 


564 


REVIVALS. 


Joy  in  Revival. 


P.M. 


rpHE  Lord  into  his  garden  comoa, 

JL      Tlio  spices  yield  their  rich  perfumes, 

The  lilies  grow  and  thrive; 
Refreshing  showers  of  grace  divine, 
From  Jesus  flow  to  every  vine, 

And  make  the  dead  revive. 


!f. 


L 


2  Oh,  that  this  dry  and  barren  ground 
In  springs  of  water  may  abound, 

A  fruitful  soil  l)ecome; 
The  desert  blossoms  like  the  rose, 
When  Jesus  conquers  all  his  foes, 

And  makes  his  people  one. 

3  The  glorious  time  is  rolling  on, 
The  gracious  work  is  now  begun. 

My  soul  a  witness  is; 
Come,  taste  and  see  the  pardon  free 
To  all  mankind,  as  well  as  me; 
•  Who  come  to  Christ  may  live.  anon. 


565 


Prayer  for  the  Unconverted.  7s  6l. 


■ 


• , » 


1  QAVED  ourselves  by  Jesus'  blood, 
k3     Let  us  now  draw  nigh  to  God; 
Many  round  us  blindly  stray; 
Moved  with  pity,  let  us  pray, — 

'  Pray  that  they  who  row  are  blind 
Soon  the  way  of  truth  may  find. 

2  Lord,  awaken  all  around, 

Let  them  know  the  joyful  sound; 
Slaves  to  Satan  heretofore, 
Let  them  now  be  slaves  no  more; 
Lord,  we  turn  our  eyes  to  thee; 
Set  the  captive  sinner  free. 


323 


THE  CHURCH. 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  told, 
What  thine  arm  has  wrought  of  old; 
Thousands  once  its  power  confessed ; 
Ob,  for  seasons  like  the  past ! 
Lord,  revive  the  former  days; 
Thine  the  power,  and  thine  the  praise. 


KELLY. 


566 


Pass  Me  Not! 


8s  k  5s. 


1  ipASS  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour, 
X     Hear  my  humble  cry; 
While  on  others  thou  art  smiling. 

Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief; 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

3  Trusting  only  in  thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  thy  face;. 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit;   . 
Save  me  by  thy  grace. 

4  Thou,  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me. 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  thee  % 
Whom  in  heaven  but  thee  ] 


ANON. 


567 


Hasten  Hither! 


8s  &  7s. 


324 


1  /^NOE,  O  Lord,  thy  garden  flourished, 
\J     Every  part  looked  gay  and  green; 
Then  thy  Word  our  spirits  nourished, 

Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  I 

2  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 


REVIVALS. 


•  \ 


:.T. 


5a. 


N. 


S. 


3  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted. 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below; 

Some,  alas  !  we  fear  are  blighted, — 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show, 

4  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again; 
Oh,  permit  them  not  to  wither. 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain  1 

NEWTON. 


568 


The  Spirit  Invoked. 

OH,  for  the  happy  hour 
When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 
And  send,  with  a  reviving  power. 
His  Spirit  from  on  hii^h. 

We  meet,  we  sing,  we  pray, 

We  listen  to  the  Word, 
In  vain; — we  see  no  cheering  ray, 

No  cheering  voice  is  heard. 


3  Thou,  thou  alone  canst  give 

Thy  gospel  sure  success; 
Canst  bid  the  dying  sinner  live 
Anew  in  holiness. 

4  Come,  then,  with  power  divine. 

Spirit  of  life  and  love  ! 
Then  shall  this  people  all  be  thine, 
This  Church  like  that  above. 


S.  M. 


569 


Zion  Visited. 


BETHUNE. 


8s,  7s  &  4s. 


1   /^N  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
v_7     Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing — 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands: 
"' ^  Mourning  captive  ! 

Grod  himself  shall  loose  thy  bands. 


325 


THE  CHURCH. 


2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful  1 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  1 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful  ? 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  1 
Cease  thy  mourning; 
''-\   Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end; 

Grent  deliverance 
Zion's  Kijig  will  surely  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee; 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past; 
God  thy  Saviour  will  defeiid  thee; 
T  ictory  is  thine  at  last; 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest.         .       >    kellt. 


570 


8s  &  7s. 


Zion  Encouraged. 

ZION",  dreary  and  in  anguish^ 
'  Mid  the  desert  hast  thou  strayed  ! 
Oh,  thou  weary,  cease  to  languish; 
Jesus  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

Still  lamenting  and  bemoaning, 
'  Mid  thy  follies  ar.d  thy  woes  ! 

Soon  repenting  and  returning, 
All  thy  solitude  shall  close. 

Though  benighted  and  forsaken, 
Though  afflicted  and  distressed; 

His  almighty  arm  shall  waken; 
Zion's  King  shall  give  thee  rest. 


571 


HASTINGS. 


C.  M. 


326 


Psalm  cii. 

1  "jT  ET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice; 
J-J     Behold  the  promised  hour; 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  t'  exalt  his  power. 


572 


REVIVALS. 

e 

He  sits  a  sovereign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes; 
Ha  hears  the  dying  prisoners'  groan. 

And  sees  their  sighs  aiise. 

He  frees  the  souls  condemned  to  death,    "• 
Nor,  when  his  saints  complain^ 

Shall  it  be  said  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain.  *  j 

This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 

And  left  on  long  record, 
That  nations  yet  unborn  may  read. 

And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord.       wattr 

Longing  for  Divine  Favour.     8s,  7s  k  3s. 

LORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  biessing 
Thou  art  scattering,  full  and  free, — ' 
Showers,  the, thirsty  land  refreshing; 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me, — 
Even  me. 

Pass  me  not,  O  God,  our  Father, 
Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be; 

Thou  might'st  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  thy  mercy  light  on  me, — 
Even  me. 

Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Saviour;  ^ ' 

Let  me  live  and  cling  to  thee;  "^ ' 

For  I'm  longing  for  thy  favour; 

Whilst  thou'rt  calling,  oh,  call  me, — 
Even  me. 

Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit; 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see, 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit. 

Speak  some  word  of  power  to  me, — 
Even  me. 

Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich,  so  free; 
Grace  of  God,  so  strc.:g  and  boundless; 
Magnify  it  all  in  me, — 

Even  me.  e.  conder 

327 


SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 


573 


Prayer  for  the  Children,  8s  &  7s. 

1  ^AVIOUR,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding 
O     With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
And  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share. 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm; 
There  we  know,  thy  Word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  thy  pasture  roving. 

Let  them  be  the  lions'  prey; 
Let  thy  tenderness  so  loving 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place. 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

MUHLENBERG. 


574 


329 


Prayer  for  the  Young. 

1  /^  KEAT  God,  now  condescend 
vJT     To  bless  our  rising  race; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 

To  thy  victorious  grace. 

2  Oh,  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see; 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  these  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed; 
Oh,  bring  the  long'd  for  happy  hour 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed  ! 


S.  M. 


SABI^TH   SCHOOLS. 

May  they  receive  thy  "Word, 
Confess  the  Saviour's  naine; 

Then  follow  their  despised  Lord 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 


/,/ 


5  Then  let  our  favoured  race 
Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace, 

And  sing  their  dying  Lord.  fellows. 

O  I  O  Importance  of  Religion  to  the  Young.  C.  M. 

1  TJELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
X\     Of  mortals  here  below; 
May  we  its  great  importance  learn, 

It  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amid  our  youthful  bloom; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age. 
And  for  the  solemn  tomb. 

3  Oh,  may  our  hearts,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  our  Redeemer's  throne ; 
And  be  our  stubborn  wills  subdued, 

His  government  to  own.       '       pawcbtt. 

y  7  b      Lead  Them,  My  God,  to  Thee.      6s  k  4s. 

1  T  EAD  them,  my  God,  to  thee, 
XJ     Lead  them  to  thee,  ' 
These  children  dear  of  mine, 

Thou  gavest  mej 
Oh,  by  thy  love  divine; 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee; 

Lead  them,  lead  them. 

Lead  them  to  thee. 

2  When  earth  looks  bright  and  fair. 

Festive  and  gay,  ;  '-'') 

Let  no  delusive  snare 

Lure  them  astray; 
But  from  temptation's  power 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

w  399 


SABBATH   SCHOOLS. 


3  E'en  for  such  little  ones, 

Christ  came  a  child, 
And  through  this  world  of  sirt 

Moved  undefiledj 
Oh,  for  his  sake,  I  pray. 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee.      , 

4  Yea,  thor^gh  ray  faith  be  dim, 

I  would  believe 
That  thou  this  precious  gift 

Wilt  now  receive; 
Oh,  take  their  young  hearts  now, 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 


ANOX. 


577 


1.". 


The  Children  cfy,  Hosanna!  L.  M* 

1  TpXALTED  Jesus,  heavenly  King, 
J-J     Angels  to  thee  their  offerings  bring; 
And  yet  thou  scornest  not  the  praise. 
The  simplest  song  that  children  raise. 

2  And  hast  thou  deigned  from  high  to  come, 
And  make  this  fallen  world  thy  home  1 
Yea,  bow  thee  to  the  cross  and  grave, 
And  die  a  sinful  world  to  save  ? 

3  Crown  him  with  praises,  all  that  live; 
To  him  your  ceaseless  homage  give ; 
Praises  and  homage  well  are  due 

To  him  who  gave  himself  for  you. 

4  Exalted  Saviour,  risen  Lord, 
Jesus,  by  all  in  heaven  adored,     ♦ 
Set  up  with  man  thy  fallen  throne. 
And  make  all  hearts  on  earth  thine  own. 


O  I  O  The  Children  Claimed. 

1   /"VIJR  children  thou  dost  claim, 
V^  O  Lord  our  God,  as  thine; 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 
For  goodness  so  divine ! 


ANON. 


S.  M. 


330 


579 


Si|/BBATH   SCHOOLS. 

.Thee  let  the  fathers  own, 

Thee  let  the  sons  adore; 
Joined  to  the  Lord  in  solemn  vows, 

To  be  forgot  no  more.  ^   '/ 

How  great  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 

How  plenteous  is  tuy  grace  ! 
Which,  in  the  promise  of  thy  love, 

Includes  our  rising  race. 

Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  fathers'  God  ! 
To  latest  times  thy  blessing  share. 

And  sound  thy  praise  abroad.  anon. 

A  Blessing  Implored.  C.  M. 

1  r\  LOED,  behold  us  at  thy  feet, 
V-/     A  needy,  sinful  band; 

As  suppliants  round  thy  mercy-seat. 
We  come  at  thy  command. 

2  'Tis  for  our  children  we  would  plead, 

The  offspring  thou  hast  given; 
Where  shall  we  go,  in  time  of  need, 
But  to  the  God  of  heaven  ? 

3  We  ask  not  for  them  wealth  or  fame, 

Amid  the  worldly  strife; 
But,  in  the  all-prevailing  Name, 
We  ask  eternal  life. 

4  We  seek  the  Spirit's  quickening  grace, 

To  make  them  pure  in  heart. 
That  they  may  stand  before  thy  face. 

And  see  thee  as  thou  art.  anon. 


580 


The  Teacher^ 8  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1   "DE  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 


To  guide  untutored  youth. 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 


331 


SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 


I  ' 


2  Delightful  work,  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  risir  ;  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin 
To  seek  redeeming  grace  ! 

3  Almighty  God,  thine  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design; 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 


581 


And  all  the  glory  thine. 


Psalm  IxxviiL 


ANON. 


C.  M. 


1  T  ET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
JLJ     Which  God  performed  of  old. 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 

And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known, 

His  works  of  power  and  grace; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  dowa 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs. 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands,   > 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works. 
But  practise  his  commands.  watts. 


582 


332 


Israels  Shepherd.  C.  M. 

1  C<  EE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
O     With  all-engaging  channs; 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scori  their  humble  name; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 


DEDICATIONS. 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands,     • 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  ! 

4  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts. 
While  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

DODDRIDGE. 


DEDICATIONS. 

OOO  God! 8  Condescension.  L.  M. 

1  A  ND  will  the  great,  eternal  God 
-TjL     On  earth  establish  his  abode  1 
And  will  he,  from  his  heavenly  throne, 
Avow  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace.        V 

3  Here  let  the  great  Bedeemer  reign. 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train; 
While  power  divine  his  words  attends. 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  great,  decisive  day. 

When  God  the  nations  shall  survey,       '    ' 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

DODDRIDGE. 


584 


Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 


CM. 


1  C<  PIRIT  divine,  attend  our  prayer, 
O    And  make  this  house  thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power; 
Oh,  come,  great  Spirit,  come  1 


J>EDICATIONS. 


2  Come  as  the  light, — to  us  reveal  • 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe; 
And  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  life,. 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts. 

Like  sacrificial  flame; 
Let  every  soul  an  oflfering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  dove,  and  spread  thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love; 
And  let  the  church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  church  above. 


A.  REED. 

t)  O  0        ,  ,    Dedication  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  /^  GOD  the  Father,  Christ  the  Son, 
V-/     And  Holy  Spirit,  three  in  one. 
Accept  this  gift  our  hearts  hr  ^e  sought, — 
Our  hands  in  Christian  love  have  wrought. 

2  Here  may  the  light  of  gospel  truth 
Illumine  age,  enlighten  youth; 

In  many  hearts  that  grace  begin. 
Which  saves  from  sorrow  and  from  sin. 

3  May  Jesus  here  that  power  display 
Which  changes  darkness  into  day. 
And  open  wide  those  gates  of  love 
That  lead  to  blessedness  above. 

4  O  Jesus  Christ,  our  sovereign  Lord, 
By  angels  and  by  saints  adored. 
Accept  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

And  with  thy  glory  fill  this  place.  anon. 


li 


! 


586 


334 


Prayer  for  Divine  Blessings. 

1  T"  ORD  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
J-J     Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise; 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 


7s. 


DEDICATIONS. 

Let  the  living  here  be  fed 
With  thy  Word,  the  heavenly  bread; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land ; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

Hallelujah ! — earth  and  sky 

To  the  joyful  sound  reply;  *  -^r 

Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

M0NTQ03IERT. 


587 


Corner-Stone  1  H.  ML 

1  /CHRIST  is  our  comer-stone, 
\j     On  him  alone  we  build; 
With  his  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled: 
On  his  great  love, 

Our  hopes  we  place 

Of  present  grace 
And  joys  above.  . 

2  Oh,  then,  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring ; 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 
The  Three  in  One  to  sing        t  i 
And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song, 
Both  loud  and  long, 
That  f^lorious  name. 

j3  Here,  gracious  God,  do  thou 
For  evermore  draw  nigh, 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh: 
,   In  copious  shower,  »^    -< 

On  all  who  pray,  = 

Each  holy  day. 
Thy  blessings  pour. 


DfcDICATTONg. 


Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 
Tlie  gtace  which  we  implore, 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 

Be  witji  us  evermore, 
'        Until  tliat  day, 

When  all  the  blest 
To  endless  rest 
Are  called  away. 


588 


Divine  Blessing  Solicited. 


CHANDLER. 


C.  M. 


t ' 


1  f  TIO  thee  this  templo  we  devote, 
JL    Our  Father  and  our  God ; 

Accept  it  thine,  and  seal  it  now 
Thy  Spirit'?  1  >les.t  abode. 

2  Here  may  the  prayer  of  faith  ascend. 

The  voice  of  praise  arise  ; 
Oh,  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Here  may  the  winner  learn  his  guilt, 

And  weep  before  his  Lord ! 
Here,  pardoned,  sing  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  here  his  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear 

And  learn  to  trust  in  God, 
Convinced  it  is  a  Father  smites, 
And  love  that  guides  the  rod. 

5  Peace  be  within  these  sacred  walls ; 

Prosperity  be  here ; 
Long  smile  upon  thy  people.  Lord, 

And  evermore  be  near.  j.  r.  scott. 


A  Messing  Im/ploved. 


589 

1  TTERE.  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 


L.M. 


336 


"We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee; 
Oh,  choose  it  for  thy  fixed  abode. 
And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 


() 


DEDICATIONS. 


2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  piay  to  live, 
Hear  thou,  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  hearest.  Lord,  forgive 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Stlil  by  the  power  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  !  to  their  heavenly  King, 
Let  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong; 
Hosanna  !  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart; 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

MONTGOMERY. 


590 


The  Blessing  Sought. 


CM. 


1  T\EAR.  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear, 
■M-J     Thy  presence  now  display; 

As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace. 

And  love,  and  concord,  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye. 

The  humbled  mi^d  bestow; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high,   < 
To  make  our  gi^aces  grow. 

4  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  Word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 


^7 


DEDICATIONS. 


5  And  may  the  gospers  joyful  sound, 
Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  iill  the  place. 


NEWTON. 


O  y  i  Cowie,  Kiny  of  Glory.  H.  M. 

1  ri  HEAT  King  of  Glory,  come, 
vX     And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thy  own;  > 

Beneath  this  roof. 

Oh,  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell 

With  men  below ! 

2  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend. 
All  fragrant,  to  the  skies,       >  , 
Here  may  the  Word 
Melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial 
Joys  around ! 

3  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. 

BENJAMIN  FRANCIS. 


/ 


592 


A  Temple  for  God. 


L.  M.  6l. 


^388 


1  "jMNTHRONED  in  light,  eternal  God, 
.M-J     The  highest  heaven  is  thy  abode; 
Yet  thou  with  us  wilt  deign  to  dwell; 
Thou  lov'st  the  gates  of  Zion  well; 
On  Salem's  peaceful  hill  we  raise 
A  sacred  temple  to  thy  praise. 


.*-- 


/ 


A     DEDICATIONS. 

2  Here  let  the  pilgrim  find  the  road 
That  leads  the  wandering  soul  to  God; 
Here  sorrow  lift  her  tearful  eye, 

^   Allured  to  brighter  scenes  on  high; 
The  weary  spirit  find  repose, 
And  at  the  cross  forget  her  woes.        f     . 

3  Our  God,  our  fathera'  God,  we  raise 
This  sacred  temple  to  thy  praise ; 

Here,  safe  beneath  thy  sheltering  wing,      * 
Shall  contrite  souls  their  offerings  bring, 
Till  called  to  soar  and  join  the  song 
"Which  swells  amid  the  heavenly  throng. 

THOMAS  HAWETS. 

0 1/  O         For  Laying  a  Comer-Stone.  C.  M. 

1  "OUILDER  of  mighty  worlds  on  worlds, 
XJ     How  poor  the  house  must  be, 
That  with  our  human,  sinful  hands, 

We  may  erect  for  thee. 

2  O  Christ,  thou  art  our  corner-stone, 

On  thee  our  hopes  are  built; 
Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  light,  our  life, 
Our  sacrifice  for  guilt.    ^^ 

3  In  thy  blest  name  we  gather  here, 

And  set  apart  the  ground;  * 

The  walls  that  on  this  rock  shall  rise. 

Thy  praises  shall  resound.  ' 

4  May  many  a  soul,  from  death  redeemed. 

In  heavenly  regions  fair, 
With  joy  exclaim,  **  I  learned  the  path      - 
To  God  and  glory  there."  anon. 


A  Gift /or  God. 


L.  M. 


594 

1  TTTHEN"  Israel's  priest  the  Iamb  did  choose, 
W     He  chose  of  all  the  flock  the  best; 
No  poor,  no  maim'd,  no  sickly  thing 
Upon  Jehovah's  shrine  could  rest. 


339 


DEDICATIONS. 


2  When  David's  son  a  temple  built, 

No  common  wood  or  stone  was  sought, 
But  rarest  wood,  and  gold,  and  gems, 
A  house  of  wondrous  beauty  wrought. 

3  When  Mary  would  her  love  display, 

A  costly  gift  did  she  bestow;  g 

And  Mary's  act  the  lesson  leaves 

That  precious  things  to  God  should  go. 

4  O  Lord,  this  day  we  bring  our  gift, 

Not  rich,  but  best  we  could,  and  free; 
This  desk,  this  cup,  this  pool,  this  house, 
,        We  dedicate  them,  Lord,  to  thee. 

5  Accept,  O  God,  this  proffered  gift:        '^  ■ 

Here  let  thy  Spirit's  power  be  given;  ' 

To  many  souls  let  this  place  be 

The  house  of  God — the  gate  of  heav'n. 

ANON. 


r...  1 


,/.' 


59 


5 


God's  Temple. 


L.  M. 


340 


1  A  ND  wilt  thou,  O  eternal  God, 
jOL.     On  earth  establish  thy  abode? 
Then  look  propitious  from  thy  throne. 
And  take  this  temple  for  thine  own. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thine  honour  raise. 
Long  may  they  echo  in  thy  praise; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place    . 
With  the  rich  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign,  / 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train; 
While  power  divine  his  Word  attends. 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  last  decisive  day. 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
lliousands  were  bom  for  glory  here. 

SODDRIDQB. 


5fON. 


M. 


MISSIONS. 


OtjK)  Dedication.  L.  M. 

1  f\H.,  l>ow  thine  ear,  Eternal  One  I 
\J     On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calk; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 
Have  raised  and  now  devote  these  walls. 

2  Here  let  thy  holy  day  be  kept; 
And  be  this  place,  to  worship  given, 

,    Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, 
The  house  of  God — the  gate  of  heaven. 

3  Here  may  thine  honour  dwell;  and  here, 
As  incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer, 
From  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere. 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 

4  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung; 
Here  let  thy  trut*h  beam  forth  to  save, 
As  when,  of  old,  thy  Spirit  hung, 

On  wings  of  light,  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  with  thy  name 
Are  vocal  now,  to  dust  shall  turn. 

On  others  may  devotion's  flame 

Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  bum.  anon. 


MISSIONS. 


•GB. 


597 


Prayer  for  the  Success  of  the  Gospel.  C.  M. 

1  /^  REAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
vJT     Are  by  creation  tliine; 

And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 

341 


MISSIONS. 


I 


Oh,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ? 

Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne 

The  temples  of  thy  praise.         t.  oibbons. 


598 


Christ^ 8  Universal  Reign.  L.  M. 

1  T'ESXJS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
^    Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made,  i 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 

His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue         .;     : 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim  ? 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns; 
The  joyful  prisoner  bursts  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

6  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again,     , 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 


O 


WATTS. 

0  t)  tJ  Divine  Power  Supplicated.  L.  M. 

1  A  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake; 

XjL     Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake; 
Now  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 
842 


MISSIONS. 


2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"  I  am  Jehovah,  Gqd  alone ;" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Let  Zion's  time  of  favour  come; 
Oh,  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home ! 
Soon  may  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  fold. 

4  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  proclaim 
Through  every  clime,  of  every  name; 
Let  adverse  powers  before  thee  fall. 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all, 

W.  SHRUBSOLBL 


600 


MifiHonaries  Encouraged. 


L.  M. 


1  'VT'E  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 

J-     Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
^^    And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
"With  holy-  zeal  your  hearts  inspire ; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease. 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labours  all  are  o'er. 
Then  shall  we  meet  to  part  no  more; 

:   Meet,  with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

ANON. 


601 


Glorious  Prospects. 


8s,  7s  &  4s. 


1   /^'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
V_/  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze; 
See  the  promises  advancing 
To  a  glorious  day  of  grace  : 

Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 


r',1 


MISSIONS. 


2  Let  the  dark,  benighted  pagan. 

Let  the  rude  barbaiian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary: 

Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Eangdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light ; 
Now,  from  eastern  coast  to  western. 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night : 

Let  redemption. 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel; 

"Win  and  conquer,  never  cease;   • 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase;  \ 

'  Sway  thy  sceptre. 

Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

W.  WILl^^IAMS. 


602 


Prayer  /or  the  Heathen.      8s,  7s  &  4s. 


1  /^'ER  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 
V-/  Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze; 

See  the  kindreds  of  the  people 
Lojt  in  sin's  bewildering  maze; 
Darkness  brooding 
O'er  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

2  Light  of  them  that  sit  in  darkness. 

Rise  and  shine;  thy  blessings  bring: 
Light  to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles, 

Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing; 
To  thy  brightness 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come.  — 

3  May  the  heathen,  now  adoring 

Idol  gods  of  wood  and  stone, 
Come,  and,  worshipping  before  him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone : 

Let  thy  glory 
Fill  the  earth  as  floods  the  sea. 


344 


HI8SI0KS. 

4  Thou,  to  whom  all  power  is  ^ven, , 
Speak  the  word:  at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  heralds 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land; 

Lord,  he  with  them 
Alway,  to  the  end  of  time. 


<30TTERILL. 


603 


AMS. 

4s. 


^Success  of  the  Gospel  7s  &  6s, 

rriHE  morning  light  is  breaking; 
jL     The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

Rich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us 

In  many  a  gentle  shower, 
And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Are  opening  every  hour : 
Each  cry,  to  heaven  going. 

Abundant  answers  brings, 
And  heavenly  gales  are  blowing, 

With  peace  upon  their  wings. 

See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love. 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing— 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

Blest  river  of  salvation. 

Pursue  thy  onward  way; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim,  "  The  Lord  is  come."       flBOTH, 
X  846 


rr 


MISSIONS. 


604 


Conversion  of  the  Heathen.       Ts"  <fc  6«. 

1  "ITIROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
JD      From  India  c  coral  strand. 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sandf 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle. 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strownf 
,The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone; 

3  Can  we,  whose  soul^  are  lighted  ^  . 

By  wisdom  from  on  high, —     "* ' 
Can  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !  oh,  salvation  I 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name; 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story; 

And  you,  ye  waters  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory,  * 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign.  HEBER. 

OUO  Chfistians  in  Convention.  L.  M. 

1     A  SSEMBLEB  at  thy  great  command, 
J-jL     Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand: 
The  voice  that  marshalled  every  star, 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

846 


6 


MISSIONS. 


Wo  meet,  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled; 
Along  the  line,  to  either  pole, 
The  anthem  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

Our  prayers  .ssist;  accept  our  praise; 
Our  hopes  revive;  our  courage  raise; 
Our  counsels  aid ;  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home : 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound. 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

COLLYEK. 


606 


Jeaua  the  Conq^ieror. 


CM. 


1    TESUS,  immortal  King,  arise; 


Assart  thy  rightful  sway; 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  brings. 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

Ride  forth,  victorious  conqueror,  lide. 

Till  all  thy  foes  submit, 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 

Their  trophies  at  thy  foet. 

Send  forth  thy  Word,  and  let  it  fly 

This  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  soul  beneath  the  sun 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound.         ieymour. 


607 


Jesus  Reigns. 

1  TXTAKE  the  song  of  jubilee, 

T  T      Let  it  echo  o'er  the  sea  ! 
Now  is  come  the  promised  hour; 
Jesus  reigns  with  glorious  power  ! 

2  All  ye  nations,  join  and  sing, 

Praise  your  Saviour,  praise  your  King; 
Let  it  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
"  Jesus  reigns  for  evermore  !" 


7s. 


Zil 


Missioira. 


3  Hark  1  the  desert  lands  rejoice, 
And  the  islands  join  their  voice; 
Joy  1  the  whole  creation  sings, 
**  Jesus  is  the  King  of  kings  1"        bacon. 


608 


Light  Advcmcing  !         8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  1"  OOK,  yp  saints  !  the  day  is  breaking; 
JLi     Joyfu   i  Icr      are  near  at  hand; 
God,  the  mij.    t.v  (  h  1,  is  speaking 

By  his  Woi      ...  e ve^y  land: 

Day  advances-  ? 

*        Darkness  flies  at  his  command. 

2  Oh,  'tis  pleasant,  'tis  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  ! 

3  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.  kelly. 

uUt/  Prayer  for  Success.  S.  M. 

1  r\  LORD,  our  God  I  arise; 

\J     The  cause  of  truth  maintain ; 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life!  arise;  '      * 

Nor  let  thy  glory  cease;  ^"    , 

Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost !  arise; 

Extend  thy  healing  wing. 
And,  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world. 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 


MISSIONS. 


All  on  the  earth !  arise ; 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 

Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 

C.  WESLEY. 


610 


The  Same. 


S.M. 


1  /"\  GOD  of  sovereign  grace, 
\J  "We  bow  before  thy  throne, 
And  plead,  for  all  the  human  race, 

The  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Spread  through  the  earth,  O  Lord, 

The  knowledge  of  thy  ways; 
And  let  all  lands  with  joy  record 
•    The  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

C.  WESLEY. 


611 


The  Same. 


S.M. 


1  r\  THOU,  whom  we  adore! 
\J  To  bless  our  earth  again, 
Assume  thine  own  almighty  power, 

And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

2  The  world's  Desire  and  Hope, — 

All  power  to  thee  is  given; 
Now  set  the  last  great  empire  up, 
Eternal  Lord  of  heaven! 

3  A  gracious  Saviour,  thou 

Wilt  ail  chy  creatures  bless; 
And  every  knee  to  thee  shall  bow. 
And  every  tongue  confess. 

4  According  to  thy  Word, 

Now  \te  thy  grace  revealed; 
And  witii  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord, 


Let  all  the  earth  be  filled. 


C.  WBSLEY. 


MISSIONS. 


612 


The  Song  of  Jubilee. 


1  TTARK  !  the  song  of  jubilee, 
XX    Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  ! 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign  : 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main.     . 

2  Hallelujah !  hark !  the  sound. 

From  the  centre  to  the  skies. 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around. 

All  creation's  harmonies. 
See  Jehovah's  banner  furled, 

Sheathed  his  sword,  he  speaks — 'tis  done; 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son.      ' ' 

3  "  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway; 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll,    ' 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away; 
Then  the  end: — beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall: 
Hallelujah !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all." 

MONTGOMERY. 


The  Commission. 


L.  M. 


613 

1  "  /^  O,  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord ; 

VJT  "Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive: 
He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  my  Word; 
And  he  condemned  who'll  not  believe. 

2  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 
360 


MISSIONS. 


"  Teach,  all  the  nations  my  commands^ 
I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  en( 


you  till  tlie  world  snail  end ! 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands; 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

4  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head, 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread, 

The  grace  of  tneir  ascended  Ood.        watts. 


614 


Spread  the  Truth. 


6s  (fe  4fl. 


1  CI  OUND,  sound  the  truth  abroad, 
O     Bear  ye  the  Word  of  God 

Through  the  wide  world; 
Tell  what  our  Lord  has  done, 
Tell  how  the  day  is  won, 
And  from  his  lofty  throne 

Satan  is  hurled. 

2  Far  over  sea  and  land,     ' 
'Tis  our  Lord's  own  Gommand, 

Bear  ye  his  name; 
Bear  it  to  every  shore, 
Regions  unknown  explore, 
Enter  at  every  door — » 

Silence  is  shame. 

:3  When  on  the  mighty  deep. 
He  will  their  spirits  keep. 

Stayed  on  his  Word; 
When  in  a  foreign  land. 
No  other  friend  at  hand, 
Jesus  will  by  them  stand — 

Jesus,  their  Lord. 

"4  Ye  who,  forsaking  all 

At  your  loved  Mastei''s  call, 

Comforts  resign;  , 

Soon  will  the  work  bo  done; 
iSoon  will  the  prize  be  won; 
Brighter  than  yonder  sun 
Then  shall  ye  shine.        thomas  ebllt. 

351 


HI8BI0NB. 

615  The  Spirit  Invoked.         8s,  Ts  <&  4ft. 

1  TllTHO  but  thon,  almighty  Spirit, 

T  V       Can  the  heathen  world  reclaim? 
Men  may  preach,  but,  till  thou  favour, 
Heathens  will  be  still  the  same: 

Mighty  Spirit, 
Witness  to  the  SaYiour's  name. 

2  Thou  hast  promised,  by  thv"^  prophets, 

Glorious  light  in  latter  days : 
Come,  and  bless  bewildered  nations; 
Change  our  prayers  and  tears  to  praise  r 

Promised  Spirit, 
Bound  the  world  diffuse  thy  rays. 

3  All  our  hopes,  and  prayers,  and  laboois 

Must  be  vain  without  thy  aid ; 
But  thou  wilt  not  disappoint  us;        1  j 
All  is  true  that  thou  hast  said: 

Gracious  Spirit, 
O'er  the  world  thy  influence  shed. 

**^EB.lFE,A8,'*  Evangelical  MagoMtmi. 


6 lb  The  Earth  ta  be  the  Lord^f,  L.  M. 

1  Q<  OON  may  the  last  glad  song  arise, 

lO     Through  all  the  myriads  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  h& 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  thee; 

And  over  land,  and  stream,  and  main, 
Now  wave  the  sceptre  ©f  thy  reign. 

3  Oh,  let  that  glorious  anthem  swell; 
Let  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell. 
That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 

But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns.  anok. 

3S2 


MISSIONS. 


tim. 


617 


SsdsTs. 
"  fforKXu/r  the  Lord  with  Thy  Substance.** 

1  Xl^T'ITH  my  substance  I  will  lionour 

T  T     My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord; 
"Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor. 
All  were  nothing  to  his  Word. 

2  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 
Let  his  friends,  of  every  station, 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  Be  his  kingdom  now  promoted, 

Let  the  earth  her  Monarch  know; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted; 
'     To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 

4  Praise  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations  I 

Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above  ! 
Shout,  with  joyful  acclamations. 
His  divine,  victorious  love  ! 

BENJAMIN  FBANCISL 


Btne:^ 


M. 


618 


.-f "  •. 


)s: 


"  Thy  Kingdom  Come.**  S.  M. 

1  /^OME,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

V-^     Sweet  reign  of  light  and  love ! 
Shed  peace,  and  hope,  and  joy  abroad. 
And  wisdom  from  above. 

2  Over  our  spirits  first 

Extend  thy  healing  reign; 
There  rai*  e  and  quench  the  sacred  thirst. 
That  never  pains  again. 

3  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God  ! 

And  make  the  broad  earth  thine; 
Stretch  o'er  her  lands  and  isles  the  rod 
That  flowers  with  grace  divine. 

4  Soon  may  all  tribes  be  blest 

With  fruit  from  life's  glad  tree; 
.  And  in  its  shade,  like  brothers  rest, 

Sons  of  one  family.  johnsl 

363 


MISSIONS. 


619 


7s  &  6s. 
Prayer  for  Miseioriaries  Leaving  Home. 

1  "pOLL  on,  thou  mighty  ocean; 
Xv     And,  as  thy  billows  flow, 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy 

To  every  land  below. 
Arise,  ye  gales,  and  waft  them 

Safe  to  the  destined  shore; 
That  man  may  sit  in  darkness 

And  death's  black  shade  no  more. 

2  0  thou,  eternal  Ruler, 

Who  boldest  in  thine  arm 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean. 

Protect  them  from  all  harm  ! 
Thy  presence.  Lord,  be  with  them. 

Wherever  they  may  be; 
Though  far  from  us,  who  love  them, 

Still  let  them  be  with  thee. 

PRATTS  COLL. 


620 


Tidings  of  Success.  7s. 

1  TIT  ARK  !  the  distant  isles  proclaim 
.HI-     Glory  to  Messiah's  name; 
Hymns  of  praise  unheard  before, 
Echo  from  the  farthest  shore. 

2  Hearts  that  once  were  taught  to  own 
Idol  gods  of  wood  and  stone, 

Now  to  light  and  life  restored, 
Honour  Jesus  as  their  Lord. 

3  Blessed  Saviour,  still  proceed ; 
Bid  the  glorious  conquest  speed; 
Let  this  first  refreshing  ray 

Brighten  to  a  perfect  day.  anon. 


621 


Home  Missions. 


7s  &  6s. 


^4 


1   /^\UR  country's  voice  is  pleading, 
v-/     Ye  men  of  God,  arise  ! 
His  providence  is  leading. 
The  land  before  you  lies; 


(jbuR  COUNTRY. 

Day  gleams  are  o'er  it  brightening 
And  promise  clothes  the  soil; 

Wide  fields  for  harvest  whitening, 
Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 

2  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 

Speed  on  from  east  to  west,   ♦ 
Till  all,  his  cross  beholding. 

In  him  are  fully  blest. 
Great  Author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day. 
When  we,  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  sceptre  shall  obey. 


ANON. 


OUR    COUNTRY. 


HUMILIATION. 


\)juJj  Humiliation.  C.  M. 

1  C<  EE,  gmcious  God,  before  thy  throne, 
k5     Thy  mouiming  people  bend  ! 

'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone. 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Alarming  judgments  from  thy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  power  display; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land. 
And  yet  we  live  to  pray. 

3  Oh,  bid  us  turn,  Almighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  Word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face.  Steele. 

O-ZO  Psalm  Ix.  C.  M. 

1   T"  ORD,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land : 

JLJ     Behold,  thy  people  mourn; 

Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand*?     ;' ' 

Shall  mercy  ne'er  return  ] 

366 


HUMILIATION. 

Beneath  the  terrors  of  thine  eye,      /       ,  > 
Earth's  haughty  towers  decay;  '  ' 

Thy  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky, 
And  mortals  melt  away. 

Our  Zion  trembles  at  the  stroke. 

And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand ; 
Oh,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 

And  save  the  sinking  land. 

Attend  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

And  be  their  guardian  God; 
In  vain  shall  numerous  powers  unite 

Against  thy  lifted  rod. 

Our  troops,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand, 

Shall  gain  a  glad  renown  : 
'Tis  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand. 

And  treads  the  mighty  down.  watts. 


624 


For  our  Country.  C.  M. 

1  T"  ORD,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
-LJ     Of  every  clime  and  coast, 

Oh,  hear  us  for  our  native  land — 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  Oh,  guard  our  shore  from  every  foe, 

"With  peace  our  borders  bless. 
With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown. 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

3  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  thee ; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

4  Hero  may  religion,  pure  and  mild. 

Smile  on  our  Sabbath  hours; 
And  piety  and  virtue  bless 
The  home  of  us  and  ours. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend ; 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  triist, 


i 


Her  everlasting  Friend. 


WBEFOBD. 


u 


OCR  COUNTRY. 


625 


For  Belief  from  Pestilence. 


CM. 


1  TN  grief  and  fear,  to  thee,  O  Lord, 
X     For  succour  now  we  fly; 
Thine  awful  judgments  are  abroad, 

Oh,  shield  us  lest  we  die. 

2  The  fell  disease  on  every  side 

Walks  forth  with  tainted  breath; 
And  pestilence,  with  rapid  stride. 
Bestrews  the  land  with  death. 

3  Oh,  look  tv^ith  pity  on  the  scene 

Of  sadness  and  of  dread, 
And  let  thine  angel  stand  between 
The  living  and  the  dead. 

4  With  contrite  hearts  to  thee,  our  King, 

We  turn,  who  oft  have  strayed; 
Accept  the  sacrifice  we  bring, 
And  let  the  plague  be  stayed. 

WILLIAM  BULLOCK. 


626 


Psalm  xliv.  L.  M. 

1  TX7HEN  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved, 

T  T      Out  from  the  land  of  bondfi,ge  came. 
Her  fathers'  God  before  her  moved. 
An  awful  guide,  in  smoke  and  flame. 

2  By  day,  along  th'  astonished  lands. 

The  cloudy  pillar  glided  slow; 
By  night,  Arabia's  crimsoned  s^^nds 
Keturned  the  fiery  column's  glow. 

3  Thus  present  still,  though  now  unseen, 

O  Lord,  when. shines  the  prosperous  day. 
Be  thoughts  of  thee  a  cloudy  screen. 
To  temper  the  deceitful  ray  ! 

4  And,  oh  !  when  gathers  on  our  path. 

In  shade  and  storm,  the  frequent  night. 
Be  thou  long-suffering,  slow  to  wrath, 
A  burning  and  a  shining  light. 

SIR  WALTER  SCOTT. 


HUMILIATION. 


\)j1J  I  A  People  Fraying.  8s  <k  7s. 

READ  Jehovah  !  God  of  nations  !      ' 
From  thy  temple  in  the  skies, 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications ; 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 


^D 


2  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call. 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding : 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 

3  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression; 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface; 

Save  thy  people  from  oppression; 

Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  pl9,ce. 

4  Lo  !  with  deep  contritioii  turning, 

Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning. 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend  ! 


■ 


628 


t  » 


SfS 


Mercy  Untreated.  8s,  7s 

1  "TTISIT,  Lord,  this;  ]and  in  mercy, 

V     Bid  its  storms  ani  t')  r-ors  ceas^e; 
Rise  in  beautervs  radimci  o  >r  us, 
Sun  of  Righteousnebs  ana  Peace : 

God  of  nations. 
Grant  from  woes  a  long  release. 

2  Throw  thy  shield  of  strong  protection 

All  thy  favoured  land  around : 
Under  thy  benign  direction, 
Let  its  ruling  minds  be  found; 

Peace  diffusing 
To  the  nation's  utmost  bound. 

3  Let  not  such  a  land  of  beauty 

Lie  beneat'i  the  clouds  of  sin; 
Or  ward  urge  its  glorious  duty, 
Moral  \ictories  to  win; 

No  w  in  mercy. 
Let  its  brightest  days  begin. 


c,  F 


4s. 


THANKSOIVINO. 

4  Oh,  let  smiling  peace  bend  o'er  it, 
Oh,  let  constant  plenty  crown; 
Let  contention  flee  before  it. 
Let  it  tread  all  evil  down; 

While  dark  discord 
Sinks  beneath  a  nation's  frown. 


A50N. 


629 


Prayer  for  Mercy. 


1  TXTHY,  O  God  !  thy  people  spurn?        r 

Y  V     Why  permit  thy  wrath  to  bum  % 
God  of  mercy!  turn  once  more, — 
All  our  broken  hearts  restore. 

2  Thou  hast  made  our  land  to  quake, 
Heal  the  sorrows  thou  dost  make; 
Bitter  is  the  cup  we  drink. 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  sink. 

3  Be  thy  banner  now  unfurled, 
Show  thy  truth  to  all  the  world; 
Save  us,  Lord,  we  cry  to  thee. 
Lift  thine  arm — thy  chosen  free. 

4  Give  us  now  relief  from  pain, — 
Human  aid  is  all  in  vain : 

We,  through  God,  shall  yet  prevail, 

He  will  help  when  foes  assail. 

HATFIELD. 


THANKSGIVING. 


630 


Prayer  for  Our  Country.         6s  &  4s. 


1   f^  OD  bless  our  native  land  ! 
vT     Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night: 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 
By  thy  great  might !  -       ^   ; 


350 


f      ! 


i  I  ' 

! 


i 


THANKSGIVINa. 

I  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies; — 

On  him  we  wait :  ^ 

Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State  ! 

JOHN  S.  DWIGHT. 


631 


"  God  has  Helped  Us."      8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  "■piBENEZER!  God  is  with  us  !" 

S-J     Sang  our  fathers  long  ago : 
**  Ebenezer  !  God  is  with  us ! " 
Sing  their  grateful  children  now : 

Ebenezer ! 
Every  knee  in  worship  bow. 

2  Blessing  now  and  adoration; 

Young  and  old  in  concert  sing; 
S'ug  in  lofty  jubilation 

To  our  great  Redeemer,  King; 

Grace  and  mercy 
His  right  arm  alone  did  bring. 

3  "  Ebenezer  !  God  is  with  us  !" 

Echo  down  the  stream  of  time, 
"  Ebenezer  !"  till  the  story 
From  the  hills  of  glory  chime, 

And  the  angels 
Swell, the  glorious  song  sublime. 


( 


ANON. 


632 


360 


Praise  for  Goodness.  7s. 

1  "pRAISE,  oh,  praise  our  God  and  King, 
JL       Hymns  of  adoration  sing; 

For  his  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  him  that  he  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run ; 
And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  Kght. 


THANKSOrVING. 


WIGHT. 


i  &  4s. 


ANON. 

7s. 
:ing, 


3  Praise  him  that  he  gave  the  rain 
,   To  mature  the  swelling  grain; 

And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
/    Crops  of  precious  increase  yield.      / 

4  Praise  him  for  our  harvest-store, — 
He  hath  filled  the  gamer-floor, — 
And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss. 

5  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King ! 
Glory  let  Creation  sing ! 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

H.  W.  BAKER. 


Thanks  for  all  Blessings. 


633 

1  "pRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

X     For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days ; 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy. 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain,       r- 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain; 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  difi'use. 

3  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land;  • 
All  that  liberal  autumn  poi.\rs 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores, — 

4  Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise ; 
And  when  every  blessing's  flown. 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 


7s. 


634 


MRS.  BARBAULD. 


Foi'  a  Bountiful  Harvest.  6s  <fc  4s. 

THE  God  of  harvest  praise; 
In  loud  thanksgiving  raise     ; 
Hand,  heart  aisd  voice; 

Y  361 


MP 


635 


362 


THANKSGIVING. 

The  valleys  smile  and  sing, 
Forests  and  mountains  ring, 
The  plains  their  tribute  brings 
The  streams  rejoice.  • 

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. 

The  God  of  harvest  praise ;         ♦ 
Hands,  hearts  and  voices  raise, 

With  sweet  accord; 
From  field  to  garner  throng. 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along,  * 

And  in  your  harvest  song     '  ^  ^  ? 

Bless  ye  the  Lord.         .     Montgomery, 

Thanksgiving.       "        ■'       L.  M, 

GREAT  God,  as  seasons  disappear. 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year, 
Til  Y  favour  still  doth  crown  our  days,     - 
Ana  we  would  celebrate  thy  praise. 

The  harvest  song  we  would  repeat : 
"  Thou  givest  us  the  finest  wheat :" 
"The  joy  of  harvest"  we  have  known — 
The  praise,  O  Lord,  is  all  thine  own. 

Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stored. 
Oh,  give  us  hearts  to  bless  thee.  Lord; 
Forbid  it,  Source  of  light  and  love. 
That  hearts  and  lives  should  barren  prove. 

Another  harvest  comes  apace; 
Mature  our  spirits  by  thy  grace, 
That  we  may  calmly  meet  the  blow 
The  sickle  gives  to  lay  us  low; — 

That  so,  when  angel  reapers  come 

To  gather  shea'^es  to  thy  blest  home, 

Our  spirits  may  be  borne  on  high 

To  thy  safe  gamer   n  the  sky.  e.  butcher. 


\ 


TEMPERANCE. 


The  Year  Crowned  with  Goodness.    L.  M. 


636 

1  Tj^  TERN  A  L  Source  of  every  joy, 

.  Xli     Thy  praise  may  well  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll,  /     ' 
Thy  hand  supports  the  steady  pole ; 

The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise. 

And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies.     > 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine; 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  abundant  stores; 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  a  dreary  aspect  wear.  ' 

6  Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid 

With  morning  light  and  evening  shade; 
Seasons  and  months  and  weeks  and  days 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise. 

DODDRIDGE. 


TEMPERANCE. 


637 


Mourn  for  the  Lost!  S.  M. 

1  ~[l  yrOXJRN  for  the  thousands  slain, 
-Lt-L  The  youthful  and  the  strong ; 
Mourn  for  the  wine-cup's  fearful  reign, 

And  the  deluded  throng. 

2  Mourn  for  the  tarnished  gem —  ^ 

For  reason's  light  divine, 
'  Quenched  from  the  soul's  bright  diadem, 
Where  God  had  bid  it  shine. 

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TEMPERANCE. 

Mourn  for  tho  ruined  soul — 

Eternal  life  and  light 
Lost  by  the  fiery,  maddening  bowl, 

And  turned  to  hopeless  night. 

Mourn  for  the  lost — but  call, 

Call  to  the  strong,  the  free; 
Kouse  them  to  shun  that  dreadful  fall, 

And  to  the  refuge  flee. 

Mourn  for  the  lost — but  pray, 

Pray  to  our  God  above, 
To  break  the  fell  destroyer's  sway, 

And  show  his  saving  love.  anon. 


638 


Weep  for  the  Lost  f  C.  M. 

1  TTTEEP  for  the  lost !  thy  Saviour  wept 

T  ▼     O'er  Salem's  hapless  doom; 
He  wept,  to  think  their  day  was  past, 
And  come  their  night  of  gloom. 

2  Weep  for  the  lost !  apostles  wept, 

That  men  should  error  choose; 
That  dying  men  should  Christ  reject. 
And  endless  life  refuse. 

3  Weep  for  the  lost !  the  lost  mil  weep. 

In  that  long  night  of  woe, 
On  which  no  star  of  hope  will  rise, 
And  tears  in  vain  will  flow. 

4  Weep  for  the  lost !  Lord,  make  us  weep, 

And  toil,  with  ceaseless  care. 
To  save  our  friends,  ere  yet  they  pass 

That  point  of  deep  despair.  colver. 


Deliverance /or  the  Drunkard.         L.  M. 


639 

1  "DONDAGE  and  death  the  cup  contains; 
X)  Dash  to  the  earth  the  poisoned  bowl  I 
Softer  than  silk  are  iron  chains, 

Compared  with  those  that  chafe  the  soul. 


364 


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TEMPERANCE. 

2  Hosannas,  Lord,  to  thee  we  sing, 

Whose  power  the  giant  fiend  obeys  ! 
What  countless  thousands  tribute  bring, 
For  happier  homes  and  brighter  days  !    ^ 

3  Thou  wilt  not  break  the  bruised  reed,  "*" 

Nor  leave  the  broken  heart  unbound;        * 
The  wife  regains  a  husband  freed  ! 
The  orphan  clasps  a  father  found  ! 

4  Spare,  Lord,  the  thoughtless  !  guide  the  blind  ! 

Till  man  no  more  shall  deem  it  just 
To  live,  by  forging  chains  to  bind 

His  weaker  brother  in  the  dust.  sargent. 


t)~rU  A  Temperance  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  /^  RE  AT  God,  whose  hand  outpours  the  rills 
vT     And  springs  that  bui-st  from  all  the  hills, 
At  whose  command  the  rock  was  riven. 

Who  send'st  on  all  thy  rain  from  heaven. 

2  We  bless  thee  for  the  crystal  draught   ., 
By  sinless  man  in  Eden  quaffed ; 

Type  of  that  fount  whose  streams  above, 
Flood  endless  worlds  with  life  and  love ! 

3  If  there  the  drunkard  may  not  dwell,    - 
But  woes  crowd  thick  his  paths  to  hell, 
Oh,  wake  and  help  us.  Lord,  to  save     f 
Their  souls  from  thirst  beyond  the  grave ! 

4  Help  them  to  heed  thy  Word  divine, 
And  look  not  on  the  crimson  wine, 
To  fear  and  flee  th'  accursed  thing 
As  serpent's  bite  or  adder's  sting. 

5  Stay  thou,  0  Lord,  the  tide  of  death  ! 
E«buke  the  demon's  blasting  breath  !         ,       • 
And  speed,  oh,  speed,  on  every  shore, 

The  day  when  strong  drink  slays  no  more  ! 

' ■— "      -^'-      ANON. 


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TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 


641 

1 


-^(/e  from  the  Dead  I 

LIFE  from  the  dead,  Almighty  God, 
Tis  thine  alone  to  give; 
To  lift  the  poor  inebriate  up, 
And  bid  the  helpless  live. 

life  from  tLe  dead  !  for  those  -ne  plead 
Fast  bound  in  passion's  chain. 

That,  from  their  iron  fetters  freed. 
They  wake  to  life  again. 

Life  from  the  dead  !  quickened  by  thee, 
Be  all  their  powers  inclined 

To  temperance,  truth,  and  piety, 
And  pleasures  pure,  refined. 

And  may  they  by  thy  help  abide. 
The  tempter's  power  withstand; 

By  grace  restored  and  purified. 
In  Christ  accepted  stand. 


C.  M. 


ANON. 


TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 


M 


OLD  AND  NEW  YEAR. 


642 


866 


Close  of  the  Yea/r.        '  L.  M. 

1  /^UR  helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  name, 
yj     Whose  love  forever  is  the  same; 
The  tokens  of  whose  gracious  care 
Begin  and  crown  and  close  the  year. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  we  stand. 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand ; 
And  see,  when  we  revjiew  our  ways. 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  thine  arm  has  led  us  on; 
Thus  far  we  make  thy  mercy  known; 
And  while  we  tread  this  desert  land. 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 


TIME  Al^D  ETERNITY. 


Our  grateful  souls  on  Jordan's  shore 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more, 
Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above, 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love.         doddridqk. 


643 


The  Coming  Year. 


CM. 


1  /^TJR  Father!  through  the  coming  year 
yj  We  know  not  what  shall  be ; 

But  we  would  leave  without  a  fear 
Its  ordering  all  to  thee. 

2  It  may  be  we  shall  toil  in  vain 

For  what  the  wox*ld  holds  fair; 
And  all  the  good  we  thought  to  gain, 
Deceive  and  prove  but  care. 

3  It  may  be  it  shall  darkly  blend 

Our  love  with  anxious  fears, 
And  snatch  away  the  valued  friend, — 
The  tried  of  many  years. 

4  It  may  be  it  shall  bring  us  days 

And  nights  of  lingering  pain; 
And  bid  us  take  a  farewell  gaze 
Of  these  loved  haunts  of  men. 

5  But  calmly,  Lord,  on  thee  we  rest  ^ 

No  fears  our  trust  shall  move; 
Thou  knowest  what  for  each|is  best. 


And  thou  art  perfect  love. 


644 


▲NGN. 


L.  M. 


Gratitude  for  the  Past. 

1  /^  HEAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
VX  By  which  supported  stUl  we  stand; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows; 

Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close., 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 


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3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own^ 
The  future, — all  to  us  unknown,-^ 
We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  songs. 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues. 

Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  brighter  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

DODDRIDGE. 


645 


Close  of  the  Year. 


CM. 


1  Tj  EMARK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 
X\     Of  each  revolving  year; 

How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  round  t 
How  shoH  the  months  a^earl 

2  So  fast  eternity  comes  on, 

And  that  important  day, 
«    WhOTk  all  that  mortal  life  hath  done 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 

Z  Yet  like  an  idle  tale  we  pass 
The  swift  revolving  year, 
And  study  artful  ways  t*  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Awake,  O  God,  my  careless  heart 

Its  great  concerns  to  see, 
Thau  I  may  act  the  Christian  part^ 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll. 

In  future  years  arise; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joy  beyond  the  skies.  doddridoe. 


TIME  AND  ETEBiriTT. 


646 


New  Yea/f'a  Day, 


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RIDOB. 

CM. 
Eld 

ind! 


1  TTTHILE,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  son 

▼  V     Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream : 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  I'aise  ! 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  ^ast  receive; 

Pardon  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  our  life's  short  race  is  run. 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

NEWTON. 


647 


The  New  Year. 


5s  &  12s. 


RIIIOIL 


1  p<OME,  let  us  anew 

\J     Our  journey  pursue, — 
Roll  round  with  the  year. 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear; 
His  adorable  will 
Let  us  gladly  fulfil, 
^         And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labour  of  love. 

369 


OLD  AlHD   NEW  YEAR. 

'  2  Our  lifo  is  a  dream; 

Our  time,  as  a  stream, 

Glides  swiftly  away, 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay; 

The  arrow  is  flown; 

The  moment  is  gone; 

The  millennial  year 
Hushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  near. 

3  Oh,  that  each,  in  the  day 

Of  his  coming,  may  say, 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through; 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  did'st  give  me  to  do;" 

Oh,  that  each  from  his  Lord 

May  receive  the  glad  word, 

"Well  and  faithfully  done; 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne." 

'  C.  WESLEY. 


648 


Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 


CM. 


370 


1  "VrOW,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 
-L^      And  make  thy  glory  known; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel. 

And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  From  all  the  guilt  of  former  sin 

May  mercy  set  us  free; 
And  let  the  year  we  now  begin. 
Begin  and  end  with  thee. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above. 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more, 
And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  loved  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 

In  our  eternal  home. 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here. 
And  praise  thee  ia  our  room. 

NEWTON. 


TIME   AND  ETERNITY. 


b4t/  Looking  Forward/  C.  M. 

1  A  ND  now,  my  soul,  another  year  ' 
J\.    Of  thy  short  life  is  past; 

I  cannot  long  continue  here. 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Awake,  my  soul;  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn; 
What  are  thy  hopes  ?  how  sure  1  how  fair  ] 
What  is  thy  great  concern  1 

3  Behold,  another  year  begins; 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
In  Christ  so  freely  given. 

4  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road. 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end.         simon  browne. 


650 


GotTs  Contirmed  Goodness. 


CM. 


1  i^  OD  of  our  lives,  thy  various  praise 
VX     Our  voices  shall  resound : 

Thy  hand  directs  our  fleeting  days, 
And  brings  the  seasons  round. 

2  To  thee  shall  grateful  songs  arise, 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend, 
Whose  constant  mercies  from  the  skies. 
In  genial  streams  descend. 

3  In  every  scene  of  life,  thy  care. 

In  every  age,  we  see; 
And  constant  as  thy  favours  are. 
So  let  our  praises  be. 

4  Still  may  thy  love,  in  every  scene, 

In  every  age,  appear; 
And  let  the  same  compassion  deign 
To  bless  the  opening  year. 


371 


OLD  AMD   NEW  TEAR. 


5  If  mercy  smile,  let  mercy  bring 
Our  wandering  souls  to  God : 
In  our  affliction  we  shall  sing, 
If  thou  wilt  bless  the  rod. 

HEQINBOTHAM. 


651 


The  Time  is  Short!  0.  M. 

1  rriHE  time  is  short !  sinners,  beware, 
JL      Nor  trifle  time  away; 

The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  called  to-day. 

2  The  time  is  short !  O  sinners,  now 

To  Christ,  the  Lord,  submit; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow. 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

3  The  time  is  short !  ye  saints,  rejoice — 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come; 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
^  '  'all  you  to  your  home. 

4  r  .b  cime  is  short !  the  moment  near. 

When  we  shall  dwell  above, 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there, 

With  Jesus,  whom  we  love.  hoskins. 


652 


Review  of  the  Fast. 

THOU  who  roU'st  the  year  aroui^d. 
Crowned  with  mercies  large  and  free, 
Kich  thy  gifts  to  us  abound. 

Warm  our  praise  shall  rise  to  thee. 

Kindly  to  our  worship  bow. 

While  our  grateful  thanks  we  tell. 

That,  sustained  by  thee,  we  now 
Bid  the  parting  year — farewell ! 

All  its  numbered  days  are  sped. 

All  its  busy  scenes  are  o'er. 
All  its  joys  forever  fled, 

All  its  sorrows  felt  no  more. 


7s. 


372 


TIME  AND   ETFUNITT. 


lOSKINS. 


4  Mingled  with  the  eternal  paflt, 
Its  remembrance  shall  decay; 
Yet  to  be  revived  at  last 

At  the  solemn  judgment  day. 

6  All  our  follies,  Lord,  forgive ! 

Cleanse  us  from  each  guilty  stain; 
Let  thy  grace  within  us  live, 
That  we  spend  not  years  in  vain. 

6  Then,  when  life's  last  eve  shall  cojne, 
Happy  spirits,  may  we  fly 
To  our  everlasting  home, 

To  our  Father's  house  on  high  1        anon. 


653 


Lnportomce  of  Time.  C.  M. 

1  fTIHEE  we  adore.  Eternal  Name, 
JL      And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 

What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 
Whate'er  we^  do,  whate'er  we  be. 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

3  Great  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
The  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings! 

4  Infinite  joy  or  endless  woe 

Attends  on  every  breath; 
And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 


654 


WATTS. 


CM. 


Redemption  Dravnng  Nigh. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, 
And  raise  your  voices  high; 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 


373 


OLD   AMD   MEW   YEAR. 


2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies; 

Each  moment  brings  it  near : 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day,  ^ 

Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  rounds  shall  run, 

Nor  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  course ; 

Ye  mortal  powers,  decay; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death. 

Ye  bring  eternal  day  1  doddridoe. 


655 


Life  Rapidly  Passing. 


7s  k  6s. 


374 


1  AS  flows  the  rapid  river, 

XjL    With  channel  broad  and  free, 
Its  waters  rippling  ever. 

And  hasting  to  the  sea, 
So  life  is  onward  flowing, 

And  days  of  oflered  peace, 
And  man  is  swiftly  going 

Where  calls  of  mercy  cease.  * 

2  As  months  are  ever  wsCning, 

As  hastes  the  sun  away, 
As  stormy  winds,  complaining. 

Bring  on  the  wintry  day, 
So  fast  the  night  comes  o'er  us — 

The  darkness  of  the  grave; 
And  death  is  just  before  us : 

God  takes  the  life  he  gave. 

3  Say,  hath  thy  heart  its  treasure 

Laid  up  in  worids  above  % 
And  is  it  all  thy  pleasure 

Thy  God  to  praise  and  love  % 
Beware,  lest  death's  dark  river 

Its  billows  o'er  thee  roll, 
And  thou  lament  for  ever 

The  ruin  of  thy  soul.  s.  F.  SMITH. 


MEETING  AND  PARTING. 


656 


Meeting  of  Christiana. 


CM. 


1  /^OME,  let  us  strike  our  harps  afresh, 
V^     To  great  Jehovah's  name; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  our  tongueSi 

"When  we  his  love  proclaim. 

2  'Twas  by  his  bidding  we  were  called 

In  pain  awhile  to  part; 
'Tis  by  his  care  we  meet  again, 
And  gladness  fills  r    r  heart. 

3  Blest  be  the  hand  that  has  preserved 

Our  feet  from  every  snare; 
And  blest  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
"Which  to  this  hour  we  share. 

4  O  may  the  Spirit's  quickening  power 

Now  sanctify  our  joy, 
And  warm  our  zeal  in  works  of  love, 
Our  talents  to  employ.  reed. 


657 


Parting  of  Christians. 


7b. 


1  TjlOR  a  season  called  to  part, 

S-    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  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  ; 
And  our  wasting  lives  prolong. 

Till  we  meet  on  earth  again.         NteWTON- 

r^75 


MBBTINO  AMD  PABTIMO. 


658 


Spa/rmg  Mercy. 


S.  M. 


1  A  ND  are  we  yet  alive 
JA^    To  see  each  other's  face? 
Oloiy  and  praise  to  Jesua  give. 

For  his  redeeming  grace. 

2  What  troubles  have  we  seen ! 

What  conflicts  have  we  past ! 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within. 
Since  we  assembled  last  I 

3  But  out  of  all,  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love; 
And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford, 
And  hides  our  life  above. 

4  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  power, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 
Till  we  can  sin  no  more. 

6  Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 
Till  we  the  crown  obtain; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 


So  we  may  Jesus  gain.  c.  wbslby. 


659 


376 


Reunion  in  Heaven.  6s  k  5s. 

WHEN  shall  we  meet  again? 
Meet  ne'er  to  sever? 
When  will  peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  us  forever  1  *  5^ 

Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose 
Safe  from  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? 


mmm 


UMETVXQ  AMD   FABTINO. 


Where  joys  celestial  thrill, 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 
And  fears  of  parting  chill 
Never, — no,  never  I 

Up  to  that  world  of  light 

Take  us,  dear  Saviour; 
May  we  all  there  unite, 

Happy  forever: 
Where  kindred  spirits  dwell. 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  joys  dispel 

Never, — no,  never ! 

Soon  shall  we  meet  again, — 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever; 
Soon  will  peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Kound  us  forever: 
Our  hearts  will  then  repose 
Secure  from  worldly  woes; 
Our  songs  of  praise  shall  close 

Never, — no,  never ! 

ALARIC  A.  WATTS. 


660 


"  Brethren,  Farewell  r*  CM, 

1  "DLESS'D  be  the  dear,  uniting  love, 
Xy    Tliat  will  not  let  us  part; 

Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove — 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Joined  in  one  Spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints,  we  go; 
And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace, 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart— 
Nor  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  place, 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  can  part. 

4  But  let  us  hasten  to  the  day 

Which  shall  our  flesh  restore. 
When  death  shall  all  be  done  away, 
And  we  shaU  part  no  more. 

C.  WESLBr. 

z  377 


MEETING  AND   PARTTNGF. 


,^ 


b  b  X      Pa/rting  Here^  Union  Hereafter.       L.  M* 

1  CiTILL  one  in  life  and  one  in  death,  \ 
lO     One  in  our  hope  of  rest  above, 

One  in  our  joy,  our  trust,  our  faith; 
0ns  in  each  other's  faithful  love; 

2  Yet  must  we  part,  and  parting  weep; 

What  else  has  earth  for  us  in  store  ? 
Our  farewell  pangs,  how  sharp  and  deep  I 
Our  farewell  words,  how  sad  and  sore ! 

3  Yet  shall  we  meet  again  in  peace. 

To  sing  the  song  of  festaJ  joy, 
Where  none  shall  bid  our  gladness  cease„ 
And  none  our  fellowship  destroy: 

4  Where  none  shall  beckon  us  away, 

Nor  bid  our  festival  be  done; 
Our  meeting-time  the  eternal  day, 
Our  meeting-place  the  eternal  throne: 

5  There,  hand  in  hand,  firm-linked  at  last, 

And  heart  to  heart  enfolded  all,  v  ^ 

We'll  smile  upon  the  troubled  past, 

And  wonder  why  we  wept  at  all.        bonaRt 


662 


8s  k  Ts, 


378 


Gather  at  the  River. 

1  CJHALL  we  gather  at  the  river, 

O     Where  bright  angel-feet  have  trod; 
With  its  crystal  tide  forever 
Flowing  by  the  throne  of  God  1 

CHORUS. 

Yes,  we'll  gather  at  the  river. 
The  beautiful,  the  beautiful  river — 
Gather  with  the  saints  at  the  river 
That  flows  by  the  throne  of  God. 

2  On  the  margin  of  the  river. 

Washing  up  its  silver  spray. 
We  will  walk  and  worship  ever 
All  the  happy  golden  day. 


FRAILTY   OF   MAN. 

3  Ere  we  reach  the  shining  river, 

Lay  we  every  burden  down;  ' 
Grace  our  spirits  will  deliver, 
And  provide  a  robe  and  crown. 

4  Sooi:  we'll  reach  the  ahining  river, 

Soon  our  pilgrimage  shall  cease. 
Soon  our  happy  hearts  will  quiver 
With  the  melody  of  peace. 


663 


Hope  of  Meeting. 


ANON. 


CM. 


1  TTAIL.  sweetest,  dearest  tie,  that  binds 
i-1.     Our  glowing  hearts  in  one; 

Hail,  sacred  hope,  that  tunes  our  minds 
To  i>armony  divine. 

2  "What  though  the  northern  wintry  blast, 

Shall  howl  around  our  cot; 
What  though  beneath  an  eastern  sun 
Be  cast  our  distant  lot : 

3  No  lingering  look,  no  parting  sigh. 

Our  future  meeting  knows; 
There  friendship  beams  from  erery  eye. 
And  love  immortal  glows. 

4  0,  sacred  hope  !  O,  blissful  hope  ! 

Which  Jesus'  grace  has  given — 
The  hope,  when  days  and  years  are  past. 
We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

SUTTON. 


FRAILTY   OF  MAN. 


664 


Life  Short,  and  Man  Frail.  C.  M. 


1   npEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
X      Thou  Maker  of  my  frame : 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  spa^^e, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 


dJd 


FBAILTY   OF   MAN. 


A  span  is  all  t^at  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 

In  all  liis  flower  and  prime. 

What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 
From  creatures,  earth  and  dust  1 

They  make  our  expectations  vain. 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope. 

My  fond  desire  I ecall;  '     ., 

I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all.     v   j 


WATTS. 


665  Brevity  of  Life.  -I         L.  M. 

1  TT^RE  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, 
-lii     Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood. 
Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time, 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

2  A  thousand  ages,  in  their  flight, 

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

3  But  our  brief  life's  a  shadowy  dieam, 

A  passing  thought  that  soon  is  o'er, 

That  fades  with  morning's  earliest  beam, 

And  tills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

4  To  us,  0  Lord,  the  wisdom  give. 

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

MISS  H.  AUBER. 


666 


380 


The  Brevity  of  Life. 

1  TTOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  ! 
jLjL     How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  foolish  mortals  vainly  stn 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 


CM. 


[*i/e 


FBAILTY   OF    MAN. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along. 

Without  a  moment's  stay; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  homo; 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb. 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  Draw  us,  0  God,  with  sovereign  grace. 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
Thst  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 

^jijj  see  salvation  nigh.  watts. 


667 


God's  Eternity  and  Man's  Frailty.    L.  M. 

THEOUGH  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode; 
High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth,  thy  humble  footstool,  laid. 

Long  hadst  thou  reigned  ere  time  began. 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  into  man ; 
And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure. 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

Death,  like  an  ever-flowing  stream. 
Sweeps  r.3  away :  our  life's  a  dream. 
An  empty  tale,  a  morning  flower. 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man, 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till,  cleansed  by  grace,  we  all  may  be 
Prepared  to  dif,  and  dwell  with  thee. 


WATTS. 


668 


A  Little  While  ! 


S.  M. 


1     A     FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 
Xjl.     a  few  more  seasons  come. 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 


3S1 


FRAILTY   OF    MAN. 

Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood,  ^ 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  suns  shall  set 

O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time. 
And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not — 

A  far  serener  clime. 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  blest  day; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  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  bright  day; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood. 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

'Tis  but  a  little  while  x 

And  he  shall  come  again. 
Who  died  that  we  might  live, — who  lives 

That  we  with  him  may  reign: 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away.  bonar.^ 


669 


A  Warning  from  the  Grave/  C.  M. 

1  "DENEATH  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head, 
-13     Is  equal  warning  given; 

Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead,  . 

And  far  above  is  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour. 


3 


FRAILTY   OP   MAN. 

3  Turn,  sinner,  turn;  thy  danger  know; 

Where'er  thy  feet  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

4  Turn,  Christian,  turn;  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  which  hourly  tell 
That  they  who  underneath  thee  lie 

Shall  live  in  heaven — or  hell.         heber. 

t)  i  \J  Hasting  to  Our  Home.  7s  &.  6s. 

1  FTIIME  is  winging  us  away 
JL     To  our  eternal  home; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb : 
Youth  and  vigour  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms; 
All  that's  moortal  soon  shall  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

Tflfour  eternal  home; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb : 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon  above, 
Where  no  worldly  griefs  annoy, 
.  Secure  in  Jesus*  love.  j.  burton. 


67 


1 


Flight  of  Time. 


8s  h  7s. 


1   IIT Y  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 
J3-L     And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger. 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly, — 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger: 

For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 
Our  friends  are  passing  over; 

And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 


FRAILTY  OF  MAS. 


2  Our  absent  King  the  watchword  gave, — 

"  Let  every  lamp  be  burning;" 
We  look  afar,  across  the  wave, 
Our  distant  home  discerning: 
For  now,  etc. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  dark  and  cold^ 

We  will  not  yield  to  sorrow, 
For  hope  will  sing,  with  courage  bold, 
"  There's  glory  on  the  morrow :" 
For  now,  etc. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow. 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever, 
Our  King  says  come,  and  there's  our  home^ 
Forever  1  oh,  forever ! 

For  now,  etc.  nelson. 


672 


Psalm  xocxix.  L.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame, 
J^    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  f 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise,  and  show! 

Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  his  mind  t    0 
He  heaps  up  treasures  mixed  with  woe,         'i^t 
And  dies,  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 

4  Oh,  be  a  nobler  portion  mine  ! 

My  God  !  I  bow  before  thy  throne; 
Earth's  fleeting  treasures  I  resign,        .. 
And  fix  my  hope  on  thee  alone.     .  ^ 

5  Oh,  spare  me,  and  my  strength  restore, 

Ere  my  few  hasty  minutes  flee  ! 

And  when  my  days  on  earth  are  o'er, 

Let  me  forever  dwell  with  thee. 

ANNE  STBELEL 


3a4 


DEATH. 


673 


Importance  of  To-Day.  S.  M. 

1  mO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  thine, 
X      Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand; 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 

It  shines  by  thy  command. 

2  The  present  moment  flies. 

And  bears  our  life  away; 
Oh,  make  thy  servants  truly  wise,      "^ 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

3  Since  on  this  winged  hour 

Eternity  is  hung, 
Waken  by  thine  almighty  power 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care: 

Oh,  be  it  still  pursued; 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly. 

Swift  as  the  morning  light, 
Lest  life's  young  golden  beams  should  die 
In  sudden,  endless  night.  doddridge. 


DEATH. 


674 


L.  M. 

Blessedness  of  the  Righteous  in  Death. 

1  "TTOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! 
XX     When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes  ! 

How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away : 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

386 


DEATH. 

A  holy  quiet  reigns  art^ind, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound        ^ 

Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

Life's  labour  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies. 

While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  !" 

MRS.  BARBAULD. 


675 


Death  N'ot  to  he  Feared.  L.  M. 

H  Y  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  1 
What  timorous  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  on  "  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet. 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste. 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate. 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


676 


Triwrnph  Over  Death. 


WATTS. 


L.  M. 


386 


GOD  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days 
I'll  tune  the  grateful  notes  of  praise; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 
Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 


CEATU. 


3  But  oh,  when  that  last  confliot'd  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of*  the  skies  ! 

4  Then  shall  I  learn  the  exalted  strains 
That  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 

DODDRIDQE. 

Oil  Victory  Over  Death.  C.  M. 

1  /^H,  for  an  overcoming  faith, 
V^     To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 

To  triumph  o'er  the  monster  Death,   • 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have. 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, — 
"  Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  Grave? 
And  where,  0  Death,  thy  sting?" 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure ; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid. 
Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ,  our  living  Head. 

WATTS. 


13  I  O  Preparation  for  Death. 

1  TF  I  must  die,  oh,  let  me  die 


CM. 


With  hope  in  Jesus'  blood, — 
The  blood  that  saves  from  sin  and  guilt, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

If  I  must  die,  oh,  let  me  die 

In  peace  with  all  mankind, 
And  change  these  fleeting  joys  below 

For  pleasures  more  reflned. 


387 


DEATH. 


3  If  I  must  die, — and  die  I  must, — 

Let  Home  kind  soraph  come, 
And  bear  me  on  his  friendly  wing  ^ 

To  my  celestial  home. 

4  Of  Canaan's  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

May  T  but  have  a  view ; 
Though  Jordan  should  o'erflow  its  banks, 
I'd  boldly  venture  .thi'ough.         beddome. 


679 


GoiVa  Presence  Makes  Death  Easy.     C.  M. 

1  TTvEATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid, 
J.-^     If  God  be  with  iia  there; 

We  may  walk  through  its  dai'kest  shade. 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below 

If  my  Redeemer  bid ; 
And  run,  if  I  were  called  to  go, 
And  die,  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top. 

And  view  the  promised  land, 
My  flesli  itself  would  long  to  drop. 
And  welcome  the  command. 

4  Clasped  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 

I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  chai'ms 

Of  so  divine  a  death.  watts. 


680 


388 


The  Peaceful  Death  of  the  Righteous. 

OH,  for  the  death  of  those 
Who  slumber  in  the  Lord  ! 
Oh,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose,      & 
Like  theirs,  my  last  reward. 

Their  bodies  in  the  ground. 

In  silent  hope,  may  lie, 
Till  the  last  tnimpet's  joyful  sound 

Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 


S.  M. 


DEATH. 


681 


Their  ransomed  spirits  soar, 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love, 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 
And  reign  with  him  above. 

Oh,  for  the  death  of  those 

Who  slumber  in  the  Lord  ! 
Oh,  bo  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 

Like  theii's  my  last  reward  ! 

MONTGOMERY. 

The  Dying  Christian.  Ss  k,  7s. 

1  TTAPPY  soul !  thy  days  are  ended, 
XJL     All  thy  mourning  days  below; 
Go,  by  angel  guards  attended, 

To  the  sight  of  Jesus  go  ! 

2  Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo  !  the  Saviour  stands  above; 

Shows  the  purchase  of  his  merit, 

Keaches  out  the  crown  of  love. 

3  Struggle  through  thy  latest  passion 

To  thy  dear  Redeemer's  breast, 
To  his  uttermost  salvation. 
To  his  everlasting  rest: 

4  For  the  joy  he  sets  before  thee, 

Bear  a  momentary  pain; 
Die — to  live  a  life  of  glory ; 

Suffer — with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 


C.  WESLEY. 


682 


Not  Death  to  Die  ! 


S.  M. 


1  TT  is  not  death  to  die, — 

X     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. 


399 


DEATH. 


It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  i*ise,  on  strong  exulting  wing, 

To  live  among  the  just. 

Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  Life, 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die; 
Like  thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 

To  reign  with  thee  on  high. 

OEOROE  W.  BETHUNE. 


683 


L.  M. 


Asleep  in  Jesus  / 

1  A   SLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep, 

-ljl.     From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  1  oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet  1 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  his  venomed  sting  I 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest, 
"Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest: 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be: 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

MARGARET  MACEAT. 


684 


Nearer  My  Home  I 


S.  M. 


390 


1  /^NE  sweetly  solemn  thought     * 
\J     Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er, 
Nearer  my  parting  hour  am  I 

Than  e'er  I  was  before.        -    ' 

2  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

"Where  many  mansions  be; 
Nearer  the  throne  where  Jesus  reigns, 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea. 


^- 


DEATH. 


3  Neai'er  my  going  home, 

Laying  my  burden  down, 
Leaving  uiy  cross  of  heavy  grief, 
Wearing  my  starry  crown; 

4  Nearer  that  Iiidden  stream, 

Winding  through  shades  of  night. 
Boiling  its  cold,  dark  waves  between 
Me  and  the  world  of  light. 

6  Jesus  !  to  thee  I  cling : 

Strengthen  my  arm  of  faith ; 
Stay  near  me  while  my  way-worn  feet 


685 


Press  thi'ough  the  stream  of  death. 

FH(EBE  CART, 

Friends  Separated  hy  Death.     S.  H.  M, 

FRIEND  after  friend  departs: 
Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend  1 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts 

That  finds  not  here  an  end; 
Were  this  frail  world  our  final  rest. 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest.  ^ 

There  is  a  world  above. 

Where  parting  is  unknown; 
A  long  eternity  of  love, 

Formed  for  the  good  alone; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 

Thus  star  by  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. 
But  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 

MONTGOMERY. 


Not  Lost,  hut  Gone  Before. 


L.  M. 


686 

1  O  AY  why  should  friendship  grieve  for  those 
*»'lO     Who  safe  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore] 
Beleased  from  all  their  hurtful  foes, 
They  are  not  lost — but  gone  before. 


391 


DEATH. 


2  How  many  painful  days  on  earth 

Their  fainting  spirits  numbered  o*er ! 
Now  they  enjoy  a  heavenly  birth;  ^ 

They  are  not  lost — but  gone  before. 

3  Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep, 

And  sweet  the  strain  which  angels  pour; 
Oh,  why  should  we  in  anguish  weep  1 
They  are  not  lost — but  gone  before. 


ANON.^ 

U  O  4        The  Christianas  Farting  Hour.        L.  M. 

1  TTOW  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day, 
XJL  When  all  is  peaceful  and  serene, 
And  when  the  sun,  with  cloudless  ray, 

Sheds  mellow  lustre  o'er  the  scene  ! 

2  Such  is  the  Christian's  parting  hour; 

So  peacefully  he  sinks  to  rest; 
When  faith,  endued  from  heaven  with  power, 
Sustains  and  cheers  his  languid  breast. 

3  Mark  but  that  radiance  of  his  eye^ 

That  smile  upon  his  wasted  cheek :  ' 

They  tell  us  of  his  glory  nigh, 

In  language  that  no  tongue  can  speak. 

4  Who  would  not  wish  to  die  like  those 

Whom  God's  own  Spirit  deigDf  to  bless? 
To  sink  into  that  soft  repose, 
Then  wake  to  perfect  happiness  1 

BATHURST. 

688       '^  83&7s. 

Comfort  in  the  Death  of  the  Christian, 

1  /^EASE,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 
V>'     O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love; 
Pain  and  death,  and  night  and  anguish, 

Enter  not  the  world  above. 

2  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying, 

Lonely,  through  night's  deepening  shade. 

Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 

Bound  the  happy  Christian's  head. 
392 


DEATH. 


3  Light  and  peace  at  oncet.  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high. 
In  his  glorious  presence  living, 
They  shall  never,  never  die. 

4  Endless  pleasure,  pain  excluding. 

Sickness  there  no  more  can  come ; 
There,  no  fear  of  woe,  intruding. 

Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 

COLLYER. 


689 


Death  of  an  Infant. 


L.  M. 


1  QO  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower, 
kJ    Frail,  smiling  solace  of  an  hour; 
So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  Is  there  no  kind,  no  healing  art. 
To  soothe  the  anguish  of  the  heart? 
Spirit  of  grace,  be  ever  nigh ; 

Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Let  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain, 
Till  dying  hope  revives  again ; 

Hope  wipes  the  tea  r  from  sorrow's  eye, 
And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 


ANNA  STEELE. 


690 


L.  M. 


The  Good  Fight  Fought. 

THE  hour  of  my  departure's  come; 
I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  ma  home; 
Now,  O  my  God,  let  troubles  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

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. 

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. 

A  2  393 


DEATH. 

I  come,  I  come,  at  thy  command  ; 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand : 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms,        ' 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms. 

M.  BKUCIL 


691 


Death  a  Temporary  Separation.      C.  M. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 

yj    "Who  have  obtained  the  prize,  ^ 

And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 

To  joy  celestial  rise.        '  '\"'''^'tf 

2  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  comi  "/-.ad  we  bow, 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  floods 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

3  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

Some  happy  spirits  fly; 
'     And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

4  O  Saviour,  be  onr  constant  Guide  :  , 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given,    ' 
:    Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide. 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

C.  WESLEY, 


Death  of  a  Christian. 


692 

1  "p\EArt  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear, 


CM. 


We  would  not  weep  for  thee : 
One  thought  shall  check  the  parting  tear  ;- 
It  is,  that  thou  art  free. 

And  thus  shall  faith's  consoling  power 

The  tears  of  love  restrain; 
Oh,  who  that  saw  thy  parting  hour. 

Could  wish  thee  here  again  ? 

Triumphant  in  thy  closing  eye  ,  ;  ,  .;.;  ^, 

The  hope  of  glory  shone; 
Joy  breathed  in  thy  expiring  "igh. 

To  think  the  race  was  run. 


391 


BURIAL. 


4  Gently  the  passing  spirit  fled, 
Sustained  by  grace  divine; 
Oh,  may  such  grace  on  us  be  shed, 
And  make  our  end  like  thine. 


DALE. 


BURIAL. 


693 


Death  of  Christian  Friends. 


0. 


M. 


1  TXT^HY  do  we  mourn  departed  friends, 

TT      Or  shake  at  death's  alarms '? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus'  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blest, 

And  softened  every  bed; 
Where  should  the  dying  membeis  rest 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

6  Thence  he  arose  ascending  high, 
And  showed  our  feet  the  way; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 
And  bid  our  kindi'ed  rise; 
Awake,  \e  nations  under  ground; 

Ye  samts.  ascend  the  skies.  watts. 

396 


BURIAL. 


694 


Death  and  Burial  of  a  Christian.     L.  M. 

1  TTNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb;       ^ 

yj      Take  the  new  treasure  to  thy  tnist, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 

Invades  thy  bounds :  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here,  ^ 

While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept :  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave  and  blest  the  bed : 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  mom; 

Attend,  O  earth,  his  sovereign  word; 
Restore  thy  trust :  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 


695 


396 


The  Death  of  an  Aged  Minister.       S.  M. 

1  "  Q1ERVANT  of  God,  well  done: 

O     Rest  from  thy  loved  employ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

2  The  voice  at  midnight  came— 
:>       He  started  up  to  hear; 

A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame; 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

3  Tranquil  amid  alarms, 

It  found  him  on  the  field, 
A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past. 

Labour  and  sorrow  cease; 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  it  last, 
His  soul  i«  found  in  peace. 


BURIAL. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done; 
Praise  be  thy  new  employ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 

MONTGOMERY. 

0  t/  O  Hope  in  Death.  123  &  lis. 

1  niHOU  art  gone  to  the  grave;  but  we  will  not 
JL     deplore  thee. 

Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the 
tomb; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals  be- 
fore 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  hath 
died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  and,  its  mansion 

forsaking. 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered 
long; 
»     But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on 
thy  waking, 
And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  v/as  the  sera- 
phim'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  restore 
thee: 
And  death  has  no  sting  since  the  Saviour  hath 
died.  HEBER. 

397 


ff 


BURIAL. 


697 


i9i 


Farewell  to  a  Christian  Sister.     8a  &  7s. 

1  ^ISTER,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 
k3     Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze,    ^ 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 

"When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber, —  - 

Peaceful  in  the  gi-ave  so  low : 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number: 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee,    * 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled; 

• ..  Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee. 

Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 

S.  F.  SMITH, 


V 


698 


The  Christian  Burial. 


78. 


iiC.>.. 


1  "DROTHER,  though  from  yonder  sky 
X^     Cometh  neither  voice  nor  cry, 
Yet  we  know  for  thee  to-day 

Every  pain  hath  passed  away. 

2  Not  for  thee  shall  tears  be  given, 
Child  of  God  and  heir  of  heaven; 
For  he  gave  thee  sweet  release — 
Thine  the  Christian's  death  of  peace. 

3  Brother,  in  that  solemn  trust 
We  commend  thee,  dust  to  dust; 
In  that  faith  we  wait,  till,  risen, 
Thou  shalt  meet  us  all  in  heaven. 

4  While  we  weep  as  Jesus  wept. 
Thou  shalt  sleep  as  Jesus  slept; 
With  thy  Saviour  thou  shalt  rest. 
Crowned  and  glorified  and  blest. 


BANCROFT. 


398 


RESURRECTION. 


699 


The  Dead  shall  Live  Again.  C.  M. 

1  rriHRO'  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path, 
X   Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 

We,  followers  of  our  suffering  Lord, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  Yet  not  thus  hopeless,  in  the  grave, 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie : 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise 
To  see]   •  .s  kindred  sky. 

3  These  ashes  too,  this  little  dust, 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep. 
Till  the  archangel's  trump  shall  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

4  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  ev'ry  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays. 
And  the  long-silent  voice  awake 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

H.  K.  WHITE. 

700  S.  M. 

"  This  Mortal  shall  put  on  Immortality." 

1  A  ND  must  this  body  die? 
J\.     This  mortal  frame  decay? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 

Lie  mouldering  in  the  clayl 

2  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives. 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape  and  every  face 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

■909 


RESURRECTION'. 


iRl 


t 


4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love : 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 


WATTS 


701 


Idje  Brought  to  Light  hy  the  Gospel.  7s.  Gl.. 

1  Xj^ARTH  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust, — 
X-J     Lord,  we  own  the  sentence  just: 
Head  and  tongue,  and  hand  and  heart. 
All  in  guilt  have  borne  their  part ; 
Righteous  is  the  common  doom, 
All  must  moulder  in  the  tomb. 


Lord,  from  nature's  gloomy  night 
Turn  wo  to  the  gospel's  light: 
Thou  didst  triumph  o'er  the  grave> 
Thou  wilt  all  thy  people  save  : 
Ransomed  by  thy  blood,  the  just 
Rise  immortal  from  the  dust. 


GURNET. 


702 


Saints  and  Sinners  Judged.    8s,  7s  &  4s- 


1  T\AY  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders, — 
JL/  Hark !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders. 

Shakes  the  vast  creation  ix)und:      ^ 
'  V  How  the  summons 

Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 

2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing. 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine; 
You  who  long  for  his  appearing 

Then  shall  say,  " This  God  is  mine:'" 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine. 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea; 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  his  looks,  prepare  ta  flee : 

Careless  sinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  theel 


400. 


RESURRECTION. 

4  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 
Loved  and  served  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near,  ye  blessed; 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow: 

You  forever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 


NEWTOX. 


703 


Psalm  am. 


C.  M. 


t( 


I  SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 
He  bears  my  courage  up; 
My  heart  and  tongue  their  joys  express, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

"  My  spirit.  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leave 

Where  souls  departed  are; 
Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave, 

To  see  corruption  there. 

"  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 

And  raise  me  to  thy  throne; 
Thy  courts  immortal  pleasures  give; 

Thy  presence,  joys  unknown."         WATia 


704 


Death  and  Resurrection.  C.  M. 

1  T"  IFE  is  a  span — a  fleeting  hour:" 
jLi     How  soon  the  vapour  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flower, 

That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once-loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs; 
And  Nature  weeps  her  comfojts  fled, 
And  withered  all  her  joys. 

3  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time. 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full,  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

401 


RESURRECTION. 


1 


4  Cease,  then,  fond  Nature,  cease  thy  tears, 
Thy  Saviour  dwells  on  high; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears; 

There  joys  uhall  never  die.  steelb. 


705 


A  Prospect  of  the  Resurrection.        0.  M. 

1  TTOW  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 
XX     And  triumph  o'er  the  just; 

While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain         >     * 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 

2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades. 

The  dawn  of  heaven  appears; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  see  the  Lord  of  Glory  come. 

And  flaming  guards  around; 
The  skies  divide,  to  make  him  room. 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4  I  hear  the  voice,  "Ye  dead,  arise  !" 

And,  lo  !  the  graves  obey :  ,        ^ 

And  waking  saints,  witli  joyful  eyes, 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

5  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway  air,  ..'■  ■ 

In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  low  adore  him  there. 

6  0,  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  clothed  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 


Is  infinite  delight. 


WATTS, 


706 


L.  M. 

Courage  in  Death,  and  Hope  of  the  Resurrection. . 

1  "ITTHEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong : 
T  V       His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop : 
Be  glad,  my  heart;  rejoice,  my  tongue; 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 
402 


RESURRECTION. 


2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  forever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey, 
Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high : 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow. 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace, 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 
Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

WATTS. 


707 


Triumph  Over  Death.  C.  M. 

1  /^  RE  AT  God,  I  own  the  sentence  just, 
vX     And  nature  must  decay; 

I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
:       And  trample  on  the  tombs; 

My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives. 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes. 

3  The  mighty  Conqu'ror  shall  appear 

High  on  a  royal  seat. 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes. 
Lie  vanquish'd  at  his  feet. 

4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin, 

And  gnaw  my  wasting  flesh. 
When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again, 
He'll  clothe  them  all  afresh. 

5  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face 

With  strong  immortal  eyes. 
And  feast  upon  thy  unknown  grace 


With  pl^^ure  and  surprise. 


WATTS 

403 


REBURRECTION. 


708 


The  SainCa  Hope.  L.  M. 

1  T"  ORD,  I  am  thine ;  but  thou  wilt  prove 
J-J    My  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love; 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join. 
They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below : 
'Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know; 

'Tis  all  they  seek;  they  take  their  shares, 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

3  What  sinners  value,  I  resign; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

4  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show;         .     ' 
But  that  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere ; 

When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ] 

6  0  glorious  hour  !  0  blest  abode  !  , 

I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God  ! 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  tnimpet's  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise.  watts. 


709 


404 


Resurrection  and  Judgment,  S.  M. 

WAKED  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 
I  from  the  grave  must  rise. 
And  see  the  Judge  with  glory  crowned. 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

How  shall  T  leave  my  tomb  ?  : 

With  triumph  or  regret  1 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 

A  curse  or  blessing,  meet  1 


KEttUHRBCTION. 


I  must  from  God  be  driven, 

Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
MuHt  come,  at  hio  command,  to  heaven. 

Or  else  depart — to  hell. 

O  thou  that  would'st  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die, — 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery. 

Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wnitli  severe. 
That  when  tliou  comest  on  thy  throne, 

I  may  with  joy  appear.  c.  wesley. 


710 


^*  Because  I  Live,  Ye  shall  Live  also."    C.  M. 

1  TTTHEN  downward  to  the  darksome  tomb 

T  V     I  thoughtful  turn  my  eyes. 
Frail  nature  trembles  at  the  gloom, 
And  anxious  fears  arise. 

2  Why  shrinks  my  soul?  In  death's  embrace 

Once  Jesus  captive  slept ; 
And  angels,  hovering  o'er  the  place, 
His  lowly  pillow  kept. 

3  Thus  shall  they  guard  my  sleeping  dust. 

And,  as  the  Saviour  rose. 
The  grave  again  shall  yield  her  trust. 
And  end  my  deep  repose. 

4  My  Lord,  before  to  glory  gone, 

Shall  bid  me  come  awav : 
And  calm  and  bright  shall  break  the  dawn 
Of  heaven's  eternal  day. 


ANON. 


711 


Morning  of  the  Resurrection.  C.  M. 


1  TJEHOLD  the  western  evening  light ! 
X)     It  melts  in  deepening  gloom : 
So  calmly  Christians  sink  away. 
Descending  to  the  tomb. 


405 


RESURRECTION. 


2  How  mildly  on  tlie  wandering  cloud 

The  sunset  beam  is  cast ! 
'Tis  like  the  memory  left  behind 
When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 

3  And  now  above  the  dews  of  night 

The  rising  star  appears : 
So  faith  springs  in  the  heart  of  those 
Whose  eyes  are  bathed  in  tears. 

4  But  soon  the  morning's  happier  light 

Ita  glory  shall  restore, 
And  eyelids  that  are  sealed  in  death 
Shall  wake  to  close  no  more. 

PEABODY. 


712 


Job  odx.,  25,  26. 


CM. 


1  IV/TY  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
}  JJJL     And  trample  on  the  tomb; 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives. 
And  On  the  clouds  shall  come. 

2  I  know  that  he  shall  soon  appear    . 

In  power  and  glory  meet. 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

3  Then,  though  the  grave  my  flesh  devour, 

And  hold  me  for  its  prey, 
I  know  my  sleeping  dust  shall  rise 
On  the  last  judgment-day. 

4  I  in  my  flesh  shall  s'=ie  my  God, 

When  he  on  earth  shall  stand ; 
I  shall  with  all  his  saints  ascend     . 


13 


To  dwell  at  his  right  hand.  anon. 


Resurrection  and  Inheritance.         C.  M. 


406 


1  T>LEST  be  the  everlasting  God, 
X)     The  Father  of  our  Lord; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised. 
His  majesty  adored. 


RESURRECTION. 


2  When  from  the  dead  he  mised  his  Son, 

And  called  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  tfesh  to  see  the  dust; 
Yet,  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Keserved  against  that  day; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiled. 
And  cannot  waste  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  aro  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come;  ^ 

We  walk  by  faith  as  strangers  here, 


Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 


WATTS. 


I  i4  The  Resurrection.  C.  M. 

1  "IT THEN  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 

VV     This  rending  earth  shall  shake, — 
When  opening  graves  shall  yield  their  charge, 
And  dust  to  life  awake; — 

2  Those  bodies,  that  corrupted  fell, 

Shall  incorrupted  rise; 
t    And  mortal  forms  shall  spring  to  life 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

3  Behold,  what  heavenly  prophets  sung, 

Is  now  at  last  fulfill'd, — 
That  death  should  yield  his  ancient  reign, 
And,  vanquish'd,  quit  the  field. 

4  Let  faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice. 

And  thus  begin  to  sing : 

"  0  grave  !  where  is  thy  triumph  now] 

And  where,  0  death  !  thy  sting*?" 

ANON. 

407 


RESURRECTION. 

715  L.  M. 

The  Bu'h  Sinner's  Death,  and  the  Saint^s  Resurrection, 

1  "VIITHY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor, 

VV     And  boast  the  large  estates  they  havel 
How  vain  are  riches  to  secure* 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave  1 

2  They  can't  redeem  one  hour  from  death, 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust; 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath, 
When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust. 

3  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round; 
That  flesh,  so  delicately  fed, 

Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 

4  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  dies, 
Laid  in  the  grave  for  worms  to  eat; 
The  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise, 
And  find  th'  oppressor  at  their  feet. 

6  His  honours  perish  in  the  dust. 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blood ; 
That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  fuU  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

6  My  Saviour  shall  my  life  restore,    ' 
And  raise  me  from  my  dark  abode; 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more, 
But  dwell  forever  near  my  God. 


WATTS. 


716 


,<r,' 


408 


The  Bodies  of  the  Saints  Quickened.    C.  M. 

WHY  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight 
To  grovel  in  the  dust  1 
Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  th*  expiring  just  1 

Did  not  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  die, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  1 
Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  on  high. 

And  prove  his  power  to  save  1 


RESURRECTIOlf. 


3^Doth  not  tho  sacred  Spirit  come, 
And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  1 
And  should  tht  temples  of  his  grace 
Kesoiind  with  long  complaints  9 

4  The  Spirit  raised  my  Saviour  up, 

When  he  had  bled  for  me; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 

5  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust; 

Your  hymns  of  victory  sing. 
And  let  his  dying  servants  tr^^t 

Their  ever-living  Bang.  rippoit. 


717 


^'•\ 


LOf  He  Cometh/  8s,  7s  &  48. 

1  T  O,  he  Cometh  !  countless  trumpets 
J-J  Blow  to  raise  the  sleeping  dead; 
'Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 

See  their  great  exalted  Head ! 

Hallelujah ! 
"Welcome,  welcome.  Son  of  God  I 

2  Now  his  merit,  by  tho  harpers, 

Through  the  eternal  deep  resounds; 
Now  resplendent  shine  his  nail-prints, 
Every  eye  shall  see  his  wounds; 

They  who  pierced  him 
Shall  at  his  appearance  wail. 

3  Full  of  joyful  expectation. 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear; 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  him; 
Now  the  royal  sentence  hear : 

Hallelujah ! 
Welcome,  welcome.  Judge  divine. 

4  "  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

Enter  into  life  and  joy; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows; 
Endless  praise  be  your  employ:" 

Hallelujah! 
Welcome,  welcome,  to  the  skies. 


92 


CBNNICE. 
409 


718 


RCBUBBECTXOir. 


Rimmg  to  Judgment, 


B.  M. 


1  A  KD  will  the  Judge  descend,  \ 
,   .XjL     And  must  the  dead  arise, 

'  And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  ejesi 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  fiu;e 
Astonished  shrink  away  % 

Z  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead. 
Hark  !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
.  What  joyful  tidings  spread  I 

4  Ye  sinners  I  seek  his  grace  ^^ 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 


And  find  salvation  there. 


DODDRIDGEL 


719 


4^ 


Longing  for  Deliv&rance. 

\  rriHE  Church  has  waited  long 
X      Her  absent  Lord  to  see; 
And  still  in  loneliness  she  waits, 
A  friendless  stranger  she. 

2  Age  after  age  has  gone. 

Sun  after  sun  has  set, 
And  still,  in  weeds  of  widowhood, 
She  weeps  a  mourner  yet. 

3  Saint  after  saint  on  earth 

Has  lived,  and  loved,  and  died; 
And  as  they  left  us  one  by  one. 
We  laid  them  side  by  side: 

4  We  laid  them  down  to  sleep,     > 

But  not  in  hope  forlorn; 
We  laid  them  but  to  ripen  thjre 
Till  the  last  glorious  mom. 


S.  M. 


JUDGMENT. 

5  The  whole  creation  groans, 

And  waits  to  hear  that  voice 
That  shall  restore  her  comeliness, 
And  make  her  wastes  rejoice. 

6  Come,  Lord,  and  wipe  away 

The  curse,  the  sin,  the  stain, 
And  make  lihis  blighted  world  of  ours 
Thine  own  fair  world  again.        bonar. 


JUDGMENT. 


720 


L.  M. 


The  Lord  Jesus  Revealed  from  Heaven. 

1  niHE  day  of  wi-ath,  that  dreadful  day, 

JL    When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  I 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stayl 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadfj.;  lay? 

2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll. 
And  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Besounds  the  trump  that  wakes  the  deadi 

3  Oh,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day. 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  thou,  O  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay. 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

SIR  WALTER  SCOTT, 


721 


C.  M. 


Everluating  Absence  of  God  Intolerable. 

1  rpHAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
X   Th'  appointed  hour  make  haste. 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 

And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart. 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  **  Depart!" 


MI 


JUDGMENT. 

3  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around. 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast: 
"Without  one  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

4  Oh,  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  Book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 


WATTS. 


722 


The  Judge  Coming.  8s,  7s  k  4s, 


W 


1  C<  EE  th'  eternal  Judge  descending, 
lO     View  him  seated  on  his  throne  I 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting. 

Stand,  and  hear  thine  awful  doom: 
^  Trumpets  call  thee. 

Stand,  and  hear  thine  awful  doom ! 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting,     , 

Fill'd  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain; 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting 
That  he  ne'er  was  bom  again — 
Greatly  mourning 
t     That  he  ne'er  was  bom  again: 

3  "Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love; 
Oh,  that  I  had  sought  his  favour, 
•.      When  IlTelt  his  Spirit  move — 
Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move !" 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder! 

Hope  and  binners  here  must  part; 
Louder  th  a  a  peal  of  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "Depart!" 

Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart!" 


m 


ANON. 


JUDGMENT. 


723 


Contemplation  of  Judgment.      C.  P.  M. 

1  f~\  GOD,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 

/      ^<J     And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 
,  '  Eternal  things  impress; 

•     Cause  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 
And  wake  to  righteousness. 

2  Before  me  place,  in  dread  array, 

,  >    , .    The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day,         ^  ^' 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
,  .        To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 

And  tell  me.  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 
To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

3  Be  this  my  one  ^eat  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  t' insure, —        ; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil,        ' ' 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure.  : 

4  Then,  Father,  then  my  soul  receive,    ^ 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love.  c.  weslet. 

I  ^~r     Christ  Coming  to  Judgment.  8s,  7s  k  4s. 

1  T"  O  1  he  comes  with  clouds  des^'^nding, 
JLJ     Once  for  favoured  sinnors  slain; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending. 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train: 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus  shall  forever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him 

Kobed  in  dreadful  majesty ! 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him. 
Pierced,  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing. 
Shall  the  true  Mesuah  see.  418 


JUDGMENT. 

Now  the  Saviour,  long  expected, 

See,  in  solemn  pomp,  appear;  ' 

All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected. 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air: 

Hallelujah  ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

WESLEY  &  CENNICK. 


l2i  5        Be  Thou  My  Hiding-Place.      C.  P.  M. 

1  "VTTHEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt 

▼  T  come 

To  take  thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ?  ' 

Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ?        \ 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 

Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow,  • 

Though  vilest  of  them  all : 
But, — can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought? — 
"What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out. 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  1 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace; 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding-place. 

In  this,  th'  accepted  day; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  oh,  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear. 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found. 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound 

To  see  thy  smiling  face; 
Then  loudest  of  the  throng  I'll  sing. 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace.   . 

C.  WESLET. 


V^ 


JUDGMENT. 


726 


The  LorcTt  Coming. 


L.M. 


1  fllHE  Lord  \rill  come:  the  earth  shall  quake: 
JL   And  hills  their  ancieiit  seats  forsake : 
And,  withering  from  the  vault  of  night 

The  stars  withdraTr  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  irill  come:  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, — 

A  quiet  Lamb  to  slaughter  led, — 

The  bruise^^ ,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come:  a  dreadful  form. 
With  wreath  of  flame  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind. 

4  Can  this  be  he  who  wont  to  stray     ^      '   •- 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway. 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride: 
O  God,  is  this  the  Crucified  ? 

5  Go,  tyrants,  to  the  rocks  complain; 
Go,  seek  the  mountains  cleft  in  vain; 
But  faith,  victorious  o'er  the  tomb. 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  ^'  The  Lord  is  come.' 


HEBEB. 


727 


The  Judge  is  Near. 


8.M. 


1  TIEHOLD,  the  day  is  come; 
J3    The  righteous  Judge  is  near; 
And  sinners,  trembling  at  their  doom, 

Shall  soon  their  sentence  hear. 

2  Angels,  in  bright  attire, 

Conduct  him  through  the  skies; 
Darkness  and  tempest,  smoke  and  fire. 
Attend  him  as  he  flies. 

Z  Hr  T  awful  is  the  sight! 

How  loud  the  thunders  roar! 

The  sun  forbears  to  give  his  light, 

And  stars  are  seen  no  mora 


4tf 


JUDGMENT. 


4  The  whole  creation  groans; 
But  saints  arise  and  sing: 
They  are  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 

And  he  their  Qod  and  King,      beddombl 

i  jiO  Psalm  xcvii.  L.  M. 

1  TTE  reigns!  the  Lord,  Hie  Saviour  reigns! 
-tX     Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains; 

Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice,  ^ 

And  distant  islands  join  their  voice!     ' 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels,  and  unknown; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne; 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  ways  surround, 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo!  he  comes,  =  <  > 
Shakes  the  wide  earth,  and  cleaves  the  tombs  ; 
Before  him  bums  devouring  fire. 

The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire! 

4  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay,  .<    )    ;,> 
Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day : 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high^ 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh ! 


729 


WATTa 


L.M. 


416 


Youth  and  Jttdgmeni. 

1  "VTE  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 

JL    Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongue^ 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire. 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire. 

2  Pursue  the  pleasure  you  desire. 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine; 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth;  but  know 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3  God  frosD.  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts; 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults ; 

The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun* 


HEAVEN. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due, 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  thro'; 
,   How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 
/    Or  answer  for  his  injured  grace  1 

6  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities, 
And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  Word,        ^    > 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord.        WATTS. 


HEAVEN. 


,!     1^ 


n   ■   ]%'}'•■■>    'J  ^ 


730 


The  Attractions  of  Heaven,.  C.  M. 

1  rjlHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
X      Where  saints  immortal  reign; 

Eternal  day  excludes  the  night. 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  Spring  abides. 

And  never-fading  flowers; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood. 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood. 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove — 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise — 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes — 

5  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. 

WATTS. 
41 


HIAVEM. 


731 


The  Heavenly  Land, 


L.  M. 


1  fTlHEKE  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen, 
X     In  visions  of  enraptured  thought^ 

So  bright  that  all  which  spreads  between 
Is  with  its  radiant  glory  fraught. 

2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 

There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  no  stain; 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  no  more, 
And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 

3  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  skies, 

With  varying  hues  of  shade  and  light; 
It  hath  no  need  of  suns  to  rise 
To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 

Across  that  calm,  serene  abode; 
The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 


ANON. 


732 


The  Peace  and  Repose  of  Heaven.      C.  M. 

1  niHERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 
JL      For  those  with  cares  oppressed. 

When  sighs  and  sorrowing  tears  shall  cease 
,       And  all  be  hushed  to  rest. 

2  *Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts  which  here  annoy; 
Then  they  that  oft  have  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose 

Where  storms  assail  no  more; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  that  celestial  shore. 

4  There  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy; 
There  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 

Shall  reap  again  in  joy.  w.  B.  tappan. 


HEAVEN. 


733 


The  Heavenly  Mcmeion.  'C.  M. 

1  fT^HERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
jL      Eternal,  and  on  high; 

And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven, 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  Word; 

But  while  the  body  is  our  home. 

We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present.  Lord,  with  thee. 


734 


My  Home  is  in  Heaven.  6s  k,  4s. 


1  X'M  but  a  stranger  here, 
X  Heaven  is  my  home; 
Earth  is  a  depart  drear. 

Heaven  is  my  home: 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Hound  me  on  every  hand; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, — 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  Wliat  though  the  tempest  rage, 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage; 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
Time's  cold  and  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  overpast; 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, — 

Heaven  is  my  home. 


«t9 


HEAVEN. 


3  There,  at  my  Saviour's  side, — 

Heaven  is  my  home; 
I  shall  be  glorified, — 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
There  are  the  good  and  blest. 
Those  I  loved  most  and  best, 
And  there  I,  too,  shall  rest: 

Heaven  is  my  home.  t.  r.  taylor. 


735 


Beautiful  Zion.  L.  M.  6l. 

1  T>EAUTIFUL  Zion,  built  above, 
-D     Beautiful  city^  that  I  love. 
Beautiful  gates  of  pearly  white, 
Beautiful  temple, — God  its  light, — 
He  who  was  slain  on  Calvary 
Opens  those  pearly  gates  to  me. 

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. 
Worshipping  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

3  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. 


BEERS. 


736 


^  t;.' 


m 


The  New  Jerusalem, 

1  TERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
f}      Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 

In  joy  and  peace,  in  thee  1 

2  Oh,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend. 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  endl 


CM. 


HEAVEN. 


3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom. 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know; 
Blest  seats,  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay] 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day, 

6  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
My  soul  stUl  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see.  d.  dickson. 


737 


7-  'rti 


The  Paradise  Eternal.  7s  k,  6s. 

1  1^  PARADISE  eternal, 
v^    What  bliss  to  enter  thee, 
And,  once  within  thy  portals. 

Secure  forever  be ! 

2  In  thee  no  sin  nor  sorrow, 

No  pain  nor  death  is  known; 
But  pure  glad  life,  enduring 
As  heaven's  benignant  throne. 

3  There  God  shall  be  our  portion. 

And  we  his  jewels  be; 
And  gracing  his  bright  mansions. 
His  smile  reflect  and  see. 

4  O  paradise  eternal, 

What  joys  in  thee  are  known! 
O  God  of  mercy,  guide  us. 

Till  all  be  felt  our  own.  T.  davis. 


•  OO  The  Redeemed  in  Heaven. 

1  TTTHO  are  these  in  bright  array, 
W     Tliis  exalting,  happy  throng. 
Bound  the  altar  night  and  day, 
Hynming  one  triumphant  song  9 


78. 


m. 


HEAVEN. 


"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain,  ^ 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod ;  ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came;  - 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  almighty  name : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand. 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might. 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown. 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed : 
Them  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne. 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears; 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 


739 


MONTOOMERr. 


S.  M. 


1 


Dwellimi  ivith  God. 

FOREVER  with  the  Lord!" 
Amen !  so  let  it  be ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, — 
'Tis  immortality. 

Here  in  the  body  pent,  , 

Absent  from  him,  I  roam. 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 

A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

My  Father's  house  on  high. 
Home  of  my  soul, — how  near, 

At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  1 

"  Forever  with  the  Lord  I"     ^  '     I 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will. 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  Word 

E'en  here  in  me  fulfil.       montoomert. 


HEAYKC. 


Fm  Going  Hornet 


L.M. 


740 

1  IVT  Y  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair; 
i-v-L     No  pain  nor  death  can  enter  there; 
Its  glittering  tow'rs  the  sun  outshine; 
That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 

2  My  Fathei'^s  house  is  built  on  high. 
Far,  far  above  the  starry  sky; 
When  from  this  earthly  prison  free, 
That  heavenly  maiision  mine  shall  be. 

3  Let  others  seek  a  home  below. 

Which  flames  devour,  or  waves  o'erflow; 

Be  mine  &  happier  lot  to  own 

A  heavenly  mansion  near  the  throne. 


CHORUS. 


I'm  going  home,  I'm  going  home, 
I'm  going  home  to  die  no  more; 
To  die  no  more,  to  die  no  more, 
I'm  going  home  to  die  no  more. 


741 


Rest  in  Hea/ven. 


W.  HUNTER. 


8s  k  6b. 


1  rriHERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 
X     To  mourning  wanderers  given; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 

A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast, 
'Tis  found  alone  in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls. 

By  sins  and  sorrows  driven, 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear, — 'tis  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  the  tearless  eye. 

The  heart  no  longer  riven. 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
3ees  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

Aud  all  serene  in  heaven. 


423 


HEATEV. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 
And  joys  supreme  are  given; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom; 
Beyond  the  dark  and  narrow  tomb 
Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

W.  B.  TAPPAN. 

I  ~ri5  Aspiration  for  Heaven.  S.  M. 

1  TjlAR  from  my  heavenly  home, 
J-     Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting,  I  cry,  Blest  Saviour,  come, 

And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2  My  spirit  homeward  turns. 

And  faith  would  thither  flee; 
My  heart,  0  Zion,  droops  and  yearns, 
\Vn.ien  I  remember  thee. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee,  I  press,  < 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road ;  ( 

"When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode  % 

4.  God  of  my  life,  be  near; 

On  thee  my  hopes  I  oast;  ■* 

Oh,  guide  me  through  the  desert  here. 


\\ 


And  bring  me  home  at  last ! 


743 


Rest  for  the  Wea/ry! 

1  TN  the  Christian's  home  in  glory, 
JL     There  remains  a  land  of  rest. 
There  my  Saviour's  gone  before  me, 

To  fulfil  my  soul's  request. 

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  or  sickness  ne'er  shall  enter. 

Grief  nor  woe  my  lot  shall  share; 
But  in  that  celestial  centre, 
I  a  crown  of  life  shall  wear. 


LYTB. 


P.M. 


42i 


HEAVEN. 

Death  itself  shall  then  be  vanquished, 
And  his  sting  shall  be  withdraivn; 

Shout  for  gladness,  oh,  ye  ransomed, 
Hail  with  joy  the  rising  mom  ! 

Sing,  oh,  sing,  ye  heirs  of  glory ! 

Shout  your  triumph  as  you  go; 
Zion's  gate  will  open  for  you. 

You  shall  find  an  entrance  through. 

CHORUS. 

There  is  rest  for  the  weary, 
There  is  rest  for  the  weary, 
There  is  rest  for  the  weary. 

There  is  rest  for  you.  anon. 


744 


The  Saints  Above.  •   C.  M. 

1  /^  IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 
VJT     Within  the  veil,  and  see 

The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below. 

And  bathed  their  couch  with  tears; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now. 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came; 

They,  with  united  breath. 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast; 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possessed  the  promised  rest. 

6  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 
For  his  own  pattern  given; 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  hea-« '  n. 


c  2 


WATTS 
425 


HEAVEK. 


745 


No  Sorrow  There  !  S.M, 

1  f\  SING  to  me  of  heaven, 
\J     When  I  am  called  to  die; 
Sing  songs  of  holy  ecstacy, 

To  waft  my  soul  on  high  ! 

2  I  love  to  sing  of  heaven, 

Where  white-robed  angels  are;  . 

Where  many  a  friend  is  gathered  safe 
From  fear,  and  toil,  and  care. 

3  I  love  to  think  of  heaven. 

Where  my  Redeemer  r^gns; 
Where  rapturous  songs  of  triumph  rise       / 
In  endless,  joyous  strains. 


'^ij...  \ 


CHORUS. 

There'll  be  no  sorrow  there. 
There'll  be  no  sorrow  there; 

In  heaven  above,  where  all  is  lov^ 
There'll  be  no  sorrow  there. 


r-  X 


ANOIf. 


746 


426 


Perfect  Bliaa  I  CM. 

1  mHERE  is  a  world  of  perfect  bliss 
X     Above  the  starry  skies; 

Oppressed  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 
I  thither  lift  my  eyes. 

2  'Tis  there  the  weary  are  at  rest, 

And  all  is  peace  within;        i 
The  mind,  with  guilt  no  more  oppressed, 
Is  tranquil  and  serene. 

3  Discord  and  strife  are  banished  thence, 

Distrust  and  slavish  fear; 
No  more  we  hear  the  pensive  sigh. 
Or  see  the  falling  tear. 

4  Farewell  to  earth  and  ear'ihly  things: 

In  vain  they  tempt  my  stay: 
Come,  angels,  spread  your  joyful  wings, 
And  bear  my  soul  away.  beddome. 


747 


HEAVEN. 

Jerusalem  the  Golden.  7s  &  6s. 

1  JERUSALEM  the  golden! 

€/      With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there, 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them. 

The  daylight  is  serene ; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever  and  forever 
'   '     Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

*        i  BERNARD, 

•-  TRANBLATBD  BT  J.  M.  NEALK. 


748 


The  Hope  of  Heaven. 


CM. 


1  TXT  HEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

▼  T     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled. 
Then  I  caji  smile  at  Satan's  rage. 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 


^7 


HEAVEN. 

3  Let  carus,  like  a  wiid  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ! 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


WATTS. 


•  "tt/  Longing  for  Heaven.  lis. 

1  X  WOULD  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
JL     Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way; 
*The  few  lucid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  followed  by  gloom  or  beclouded  with  fear. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway  thus  fettered  by  sIl.  — 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway:  no,  welcome  the  tomb: 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  heed  not  its  gloom : 
There  sweet  be  my  rest  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway  away  from  his  God — 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  bright  o'er  the 

plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ? 

6  There  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet. 

Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet; 
While  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


428 


MUHLENBUBG. 


750 


HEAVEN. 


Children  in  Heaven. 


LENBUBG. 


CM. 

1  A  ROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 
-xTjL    Thousands  of  children  stand; 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven , 

A  holy,  happy  band. 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 

See  every  one  arrayed ; 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light, 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 

3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heav'n  so  bright  and  fair. 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love — 
How  came  these  children  there  1 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  his  blood, 

To  wash  away  their  sin; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood. 
Behold  them  white  and  clean  ! 

6  On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace, 
On  earth  they  loved  his  name; 
So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face. 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 

CHORUS. 

Singing  glory,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

ANNA  SHEPHERD. 

I  0  X  Aspirations  after  Heaven.         7s  k  6s. 

1  /^H,  for  the  robes  of  wl  iteness  I 
v_7     Oh,  for  the  tearless  eyes  I 
Oh,  for  the  glorious  brightness 

Of  the  unclouded  skies  ! 

2  Oh,  for  the  no  more  weepiug 

Within  the  land  of  love. 
The  endless  joy  of  keeping 
The  bridal  feast  above. 

429 


HEAVEN. 


3  Oh,  for  the  bliss  of  dying, 

My  risen  Tx)rd  to  meet ! 
Oh,  for  the  rest  of  lying 
Forever  at  his  feet ! 

4  Oh,  for  the  hour  of  seeing 

My  Saviour  face  to  face, 
The  hope  of  ever  being 

In  that  sweet  meeting-place. 

5  Jesus,  tliou  King  of  Glory, 

I  soon  shall  dwell  with  thee;  ^ 

I  soon  shall  sing  the  story 
Of  thy  great  love  to  me. 

6  Meanwhile  my  thoughts  shall  enter, 

E'en  now,  before  thy  throne, 
That  all  my  love  may  centre 
On  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

CHARITIE  LEES  SMITH. 


752 


430, 


LovBy  Iteaty  and  Home.     9s,  4s  &  6s. 

1  "DEYOND  the  smiling  and  the  weeping 
J-f     I  shall  be  soon;  V 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping. 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest  and  home — sweet,  sweet  home  !  '^ 
Oh,  how  sweet  it  will  be  there  to  meet 
The  dear  loved  ones  at  home. 

2  Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading  s 

I  shall  be  soon; 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading,        i.   ; '  "^ 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading,        • 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &c. 

3  Beyond  the  rising  and  the  setting 

I  shall  be  soon;  '  - 

Beyond  the  calming  and  the  fretting, 
Beyond  remembering  and  forgetting, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &c. 


HEAVEN. 


I     V 


(>' 


MITH. 


&  6s. 


le! 


4  Bejond  the  parting  and  the  meeting 
I  shall  be  soon ; 
Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting, 
Beyond  «iie  pulse's  fever  beating, 
I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &e. 


753 


ffea/ven  in  Prospect. 


BONARf 

CM. 


1  i^N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
y^     And  cast  a  wistful  eye 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie.    ^ 

2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  livii^  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  wind  nor  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
.     Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face. 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  1 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay; 
Tho'  Jordan's  waves  should  round  me  roll, 
I'd  fearless  launch  away.        (j.  stennett. 


754 


The  ScUtUs  in  Light.  C.  M. 

HOW  bright  those  glorious  spirits  shine ! 
Whence  all  their  white  array] 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day] 


4.31 


HEAVEN. 

2  Lo,  these  are  thej  from  sufTering  great 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light, 
And  in  the  blood  of  Chidst  have  washed     • 
Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 

3  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amidst 

The  glories  of  the  sky.  . 

4  His  presence  fills  each  heart  with  joy. 

Times  every  mouth  to  sing; 
By  day,  by  night,  the  sacred  courts 
With  glad  hosannas  ring. 

6  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no  more, 
Nor  suns  with  scorching  ray; 
God  is  their  sun  whoso  cheering  beams 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

6  The  Ijamb,  which  dwells  amidst  the  throne. 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside, 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine,  • 

And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

7  'Mong  pastures  green  he'll  lead  his  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear; 
And  God,  the  Lord,  from  every  eye 
ShaU  wipe  off  every  tear. 

WATTS, 

'  AMENDED  BY  IVILUAX  CAMHROK. 


755 


Nq  Abiding  City. 


L.M. 


1  "  XTTTE'VE  no  abiding  city  here,"— 

T  V     This  may  distress  the  worldling's  mind. 
But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tear, 

Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find.  '. 

2  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here," — 

Sad  tnith,  were  this  to  be  our  home; 
But  let  this  thought  our  spiiits  cheer, — 
"  We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come.** 
43? 


3d 


MIS0BLLANE0U8. 

3  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here;" 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do; 

Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 

But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here," — 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight; 
Zion  its  name,  the  Ijord  is  there; 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

6  Oh,  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims,  freed  from  toil,  are  blest; 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
I'd  fly  to  thee  and  be  at  rest ! 

THOMAS  KELLY. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


x)ne. 


■•> 


M. 


ndy 


i  0 1)  Christ^ 8  Loving  Kindness.  L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  ray  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

-^TjL    And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me; 
His  loving  kindness,  oh,  how  fi-ee ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall. 
Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate; 
His  loving  kindness,  oh,  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,  oh,  how  strong  ! 

4  I  often  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart; 
But  though  I  oft  have  him  forgot, 

^      His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale; 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail; 
Oh,  may  my  last,  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death. 

483 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


6  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day; 
^.nd  sing,  with  ranture  and  surprise, 
His  loving  kindness  in  the  skies,      medley. 


757 


Electirig  Love  Ackrwwledged.       7s  &  6s. 


1  '  rpIS  not  that  I  did  choose  thee, 

X      For,  Lord,  that  could  not  be; 
This  heart  would  still  refuse  thee, 

But  thou  hast  chosen  me : 
Thou,  from  the  sin  that  stain'd  me, 

Wash'd  me  and  set  me  free. 
And  to  this  end  ordain'd  me. 

That  I  should  live  to  thee. 

2  'Twas  sovereign  mercy  call'd  me. 

And  taught  my  opening  mind ; 
The  world  had  else  enthrall'd  me, 

To  heavenly  glories  blind. 
My  heart  owns  none  above  thee ;     / 

For  thy  rich  gi-ace  I  thirst; 
This  knowing,  if  I  love  thee,  , 

Thou  must  have  loved  me  first. 


,v< 


V 


CONDER. 


758 


494 


Love  Before  Atonement.  C.  M. 

'rilVvAS  not  to  make  Jehovah's  love 

JL     Towards  the  sinner  flame, 
That  Jesus,  from  his  throne  above,       ;  - 
A  suffering  man  became. 

*Twas  not  the  death  which  he  endured, 
Nor  all  the  pangs  Jue  bore,  • 

That  God's  eternal  love  procured, 

For  God  was  love  before.  '         ; 

He  loved  the  world  of  his  elect 
"With  love  surpassing  thought; 

Nor  will  his  mercy  e'er  neglect 
The  souls  so  dearly  bought. 


I 


MISCELLANlBOUS. 


4  The  warm  affections  of  his  breast 

Towards  his  chosen  bum; 

And  in  his  love  he'll  ever  rest, 

Nor  from  his  oath  return. 

5  Stjll  to  confirm  his  oath  of  old,     , 

See  in  the  heavens  his  bow; 
No  fierce  rebukes,  but  love  untold 
Awaits  his  children  now. 


KENT. 


4  0 1/  Grace  Acknowledged.  7s  6l. 

1  TTTHEN  I  stand  before  the  throne, 

"T  y     Dress'd  in  beauty  not  my  own. 
When  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
Love  thee  with  unsinning  heart. 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe. 

2  Chosen  not  for  good  in.  me, 
Waken'd  up  from  wrath  to  flee. 
Hidden  in  the  Saviour's  side, 

J.      By  the  Spirit  sanctified, 

Teach  me,  Lord,  on  earth  to  show. 
By  my  love,  hbw*much  I  owe. 

3  Oft  I  walk  beneath  the  cloud, 
Dark  as  midnight's  gloomy  shroud ; 
But,  when  fear  is  at  the  height, 
Jesus  comes,  and  all  is  light; 
Blessed  Jesus !  bid  me  show 
Doubting  saints  how  much  I  owe. 


760 


M'CHBYNB. 

Christ  Sought  Me  I  S.  M.  D. 

1  X  WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
X     I  did  not  love  the  fold: 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled ; 
I  was  a  wa^  ward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 

I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

486 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


2  The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  his  child ; 
He  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild; 
He  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone; 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

He  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is,  '  ''''\ 

'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  that  made  me  whole; 
'Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep; 
'Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fold; 

'Tis  he  that  still  doth  keep. 

1  '  .       BONAR. 


\ 


761 


,-lhr' 


Psalm  hcxxix. 


CM. 


488 


1  r\  GREATLY  bless'd  the  people  are 
\J     The  joyful  sound  that  know; 

In  brightness  of  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
They  ever  on  shall  go.   ^  ;  ,ij         .j 

2  They,  in  thy  name,  shall  all  the  day 

Rejoice  exceedingly; 
And  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they 
Exalted  be  on  high. 

3  Because  the  glory  of  their  strength 

Doth  only  stand  in  thee; 
And  in  thy  favour  shall  our  horn 
And  power  exalted  be. 

4  For  God  is  our  defence;  and  he 

To  us  doth  safety  bring:  ' 

The  Holy  One  of  Israel 
Is  our  almighty  King. 

SCOTCH  VERSION. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

762 

Tlie  Sons  of  God.                   S. 

M. 

1 

IJEHOLD,  what  wondrous  grace 
XJ     The  Father  has  bestowed 

•:.  :V 


iR. 


M. 


On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God ! 

2  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made : 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

3  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure; 
May  purify  our  souls  from  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

4  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  p^trt, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

5  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 


763 


Paalm  cocod. 


"WATtS. 


CM. 


N. 


1  T  TO  the  hills  will  lift  mine  eyes, 

X     From  whence  doth  come  mine  aid; 
My  safety  cometh  from  the  Lord, 
Who  heav'n  and  earth  hath  made. 

2  Thy  foot  he'll  not  let  slide,  nor  will 

He  slumber  that  thee  keeps; 
Behold,  he  that  keepi  Israel, 
He  slumbers  not,  nor  sleeps. 

3  The  Lord  thee  keeps,  the  Lord  thy  shade 

On  thy  right  hand  doth  stay; 
The  moon  by  night  thee  shall  not  smite, 
Nor  yet  the  sun  by  day. 


437 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


4  The  Lord  shall  keep  thy  soul;  he  shall 
Preserve  thee  from  all  ill;  \ 

Henceforth  thy  going  out  and  in 
God  keep  forever  will. 

SCOTCH  VERSION. 


7G4 


Lostf  but  Found  1 


CM. 


1  A  MAZING  gi-ace  1  how  sweet  the  sound,    , 
-iCJL    That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ! 

I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found; 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far. 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

5  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow, 

The  sun  forbear  to  shine; 
But  God,  who  called  me  here  below. 

Will  be  forever  mine.  newton. 


765 


The  Lost  Found  ! 


CM. 


4.38 


1  f\  HOW  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
*-^     When  but  one  sinner  turns. 

And  with  a  humble,  broken  heart. 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  I 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go. 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 


i 


: 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


8I0N. 

.  M. 

id,  ^ 


ON. 


M. 


3  Well  pleased,  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  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  iire; 
"  The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing, 
And  stiike  the  sounding  lyre. 

NEEDHAM. 

7  0  O  One  with  Christ  C.  M. 

1  T"  ORD  Jesus,  are  we  one  with  thee  ] 
J-J     Oh  height,  oh  depth  of  love  ! 
With  thee  we  died  upon  the  tree; 

In  thee  we  live  above. 

2  Such  was  thy  grace,  that  for  our  sake 

Thou  didst  from  heaven  come  down, 
'"""     Our  mortal  flesh  and  blood  partake, 
In  all  our  misery  one. 

3  Our  sins,  our  guilt,  in  love  divine. 

Were  borne  on  earth  by  thee; 
The  pain,  the  curse,  the  wrath  were  thine 
To  set  thy  members  free. 

4  Ascended  now  in  glory  bright. 

Still  one  with  us  thou  art; 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  depth,  nor  height, 
Thy  saints  and  thee  can  part. 

5  Oh,  teach  us,  Lord,  to  know  and  own 

This  wondrous  mystery. 
That  thou  with  us  art  truly  one, 

And  we  are  one  with  thee  !  j.  o.  deck. 

I  O  4  Union  vnth  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  f\  BLESSING  rich,  for  sons  of  men 
\J     Members  of  Christ  to  be. 
Joined  to  the  holy  Son  of  God 
In  wondrous  unity. 

433 


MISOELLA  J7E0US. 

2  O  Jesus^  our  great  Head  divine. 

From  whom  most  freely  flow 
The  streams  of  life  and  strength  and  warmth. 
To  all  the  frame  below: 

3  Keep  ^is  as  members  sound  and  whole 

Within  thy  body  true ;  , 

Build  us  into  a  temple  fair,  ;  < 

Meet  stones  in  order  due.      ,.-,./ 

K 

4  Keep  us  good  branches  of  thy  vine, 

Large  store  of  fruit  to  yield,  ^ ,  ^ 

Keep  us  as  sheep  that  wander  not 
From  thy  most  pleasant  field.  ,j 

5  From  one  with  God,  O  Jesus  blest, 

We  are,  when  one  with  thee, 
\  With  saints  on  earth  and  saints  at  rest 
A  glorious  comp&ny. 

HTMNOLOOIA  CHRISTIANA. 


768 


Hidden  in  Christ. 

JESUS,  grant  me  this  I  pray. 
Ever  in  thy  heart  to  stay; 
Let  me  evermore  abide 
Hidden  in  thy  wounded  side. 
If  the  Evil  One  prepare. 
Or  the  world,  a  tempting  snare, 
I  am  safe  when  I  abide 
In  thy  heart  and  wounded  side. 

If  the  flesh,  more  dangerous  still, 
Tempt  my  soul  to  deeds  of  ill, 
Naught  I  fear  when  I  abide 
In  thy  heart  and  wounded  side. 
Death  will  come  one  day  to  me; 
Jesus,  cast  me  not  from  thee : 
Dying,  let  me  still  abide 
In  thy  heart  and  wounded  side. 


7s.  D. 


440 


ANON. 


769 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


"Abide  in  Me." 


CM. 


•rmth. 


TIANA. 


7s.  D. 


ANON. 


1  TESTIS,  immutably  the  same, 
t)      Thou  true  and  living  Vine, 

/       Around  thy  allnsupporting  stem 
My  feeble  arms  I  twine 

2  Quickened  by  thee,  and  kept  alive, 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit; 

My  life  I  from  thy  sap  derive. 

My  vigour  from  thy  root. 

3  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee; 

My  strength  is  wholly  thine; 
"Withered  and  barren  should  I  be. 
If  severed  from  the  Vine. 

4  Upon  my  leaf,  when  parched  with  heat 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop; 
The  plant  which  thy  right  hand  hath  set. 
Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 

6  Each  moment  watered  by  thy  care, 
And  fenced  with  power  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 


770 


Christ  the  Way. 


TOPLADy. 


L.  M.  D. 


JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone. 
He  that  I  placed  my  hopes  upon; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 
The  way  the  holy  prophets  went. 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment, 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 
I'll  go,  for  all  the  paths  are  peace. 

This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief,  my  burden,  long  have  been 
because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

t)2 


4AI 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


The  mqre  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinned  and  stumbled  but  the  more; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"  Come  hither,  soul,  for  I'm  the  Way  !"" 

Lo  !  glad  I  come;  and  thou,  dear  Lamb,. 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am :  , 

Nothing  but  sin  I  th-^e  car    ivt ; 
Yet  help  me,  and  thv  i  r^ . .  <  I'll  live: 
I'll  tell  to  all  poor  sitiu  :r ,  ;•   'nd 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  i  -ve  io'nd; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blooa, 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  God  !" 


CENNICK. 


771 


8s  &  7s. 
Rejoicing  in  Hope  of  the  Glory  of  God. 

1  TT'NOW,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation; 
J\-     Rise  o'er  sin  and  fear  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station. 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear ; 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee;        ' 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine; 
Think  what  Jesus  did  to  win  thee: 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine  % 

2  Haste  thee  on  from  gi'ace  to  glory. 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer: 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee; 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission; 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition. 

Faith  to  sight,  and  pi'ayer  to  praise. 


LYTE. 


77 


9 


442 


The  Bridegroom^ 8  Feast.  C.  M. 

1   nnHE  sun  is  set,  the  twilight's  o'er, 
JL      The  night-dews  fall  like  rain: 
A  Prince  stands  at  a  suppliant's  door. 
And  knocks,  and  knocks  again. 


.;• 


A 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

I  slumber;  but  my  heart  is  moved 

With  joy  and  holy  fear: 
"  Is  it  thy  footsttip,  O  beloved, 

Thy  hand,  thy  voice,  I  hear?" 

"  'Tis  I,  thy  Lord,  who  stand  and  wait 

Beneath  the  darkening  sky : 
Arise,  unbar,  unclose  the  gate, — 

Fear  nothing;  it  is  I. 

"The  bread  of  life  is  in  my  hand; 

The  wine  of  heaven  I  bring; 
Fulfil  my  tenderest  last  command: 

The  Bridegroom  is  thy  King. 

"  Eat,  drink;  and  muse  in  loving  trust, 

The  while  I  sup  with  thee :" 
If  this  be  heaven  on  earth,  what  must 

My  bridal  banquet  be  1  bickersteth. 


lie)  The  Firm  Foundation.  lis. 

1  TTOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
XX  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  Word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  1 

2  In  every  condition, — in  sickness  and  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 

ever  be. 

3  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne. 

4  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leant  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not,  desert  to  its  foes; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never,  forsake ! 

KEITH. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


774 


The  Name  of  Jeeua  Loved.  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name; 
V      'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
•        That  earth  and  heaven  might^hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul,  < 

My  transport  and  my  trust; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys,  V 

And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  she^l  its  fragrance  there, — 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name  ^ 

With  my  last,  labouring  breath, 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
,   The  antidote  of  death.  doddoiidqe. 


775 


"  Lovest  Thou  Me  ?" 


7s, 


1  XT' ARK  !  my  soul;  it  is  the  Lord, 
XX     *Tis  thy  Saviour;  hear  his  wcxrd; 
Jes^^s  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 

"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound,^ 

And,  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  wound. 
Sought  thee  wandering,^set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's. tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be. 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 


444 


1  M. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  ''  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be: 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  mel" 

6  Lord,f,it  is  my  chief  complaint. 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore; 

?    Oh  !  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 


COWPER. 


776 


IIDOE. 


7s. 


t; 


1, 


The  Fulness  of  Chrisfs  Love.     C.  P.  M. 

1  /^  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art ! 
KJ     When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee  1 
I  thirst,  I  faint,  I  die,  to  prove 
The  greatness  ^of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  hell; 
No  mortal  can  its  riches  tell, 

Nor  first-bom  sons  of  light: 
In  vain  they  long  its  depths  to  see; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  the  breadth,  the  height. 

3  Oh,  that  I  could  forever  sit 

In  transport  at  my  Saviour's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss; 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 

To  hear  my  Saviour's  voice. 


0.  WESLEY. 


777 


Enjoyment  of  Christ's  Love.         L.  M. 

JESUS,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  thee. 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

445 


'       MISCELLANEOUS. 

Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  ray ! 

All  pain  before  its  presence  flies; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  molt  away,  \ 

Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 

Oh,  let  thy  love  my  soul  inflame. 
And  to  thy  service  sweetly  bind ; 

Transfuse  it  through  my  inmost  frame, 
And  mould  me  wholly  to  thy  mind. 

Thy  love,  in  sufferings,  be  my  peace; 

Thy  love,  in  weakness,  make  me  strong; 
And,  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
•    Thy  love  shall  be,  in  heaven,  my  song. 

J.  WESLEY- 


778 


Love  to  ChriaL 


C.  M. 


m 


1  y^O  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  1 
JL/     Behold  my  heart  and  see; 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out 

That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

3  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  1 
Hast  thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ] 

4  Would  not  my  ardent  spirit  vie 

With  angels  round  the  throne 
To  execute  thy  sacred  will, 

And  make  thy  glory  known  1         *   *- 

5  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honour  of  thy  name. 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  the  immortal  flame  1 


MISCF.LLAN£0U8. 


Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord ; 

But,  oh  !  1  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 

And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

DODDRIDGE. 


4   i\j  More  Love  Desired.  L.  M.  6l. 

1  TESUS,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all, 

t}      Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call; 
Hear  me,  and  from  thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore; 
Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  Jesus,  too  late  I  thee  have  sought; 
How  can  I  love  thee  as  I  ought  1 
And  how  extol  thy  matclilesa  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  thy  name  ? 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  a(lore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

3  Jesus,  what  didst  thou  find  in  me, 
That  thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  1 

How  great  the  joy  that  thou  hast  brought, 
So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ! 
.^     Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

4  Jesus,  of  thee  shall  be  my  song; 
To  thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong; 
All  that  I  have  or  own  is  thine. 

And  thou,  blest  Saviour  thou  art  mine. 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  thee  a-'lore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

,  H.  COLLINS. 


780 


The  Sweetest  NaDie. 


8s  <fe  7s. 


1  fTHHERE  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 
X      No  name  so  sweet  in  heaven, — 
The  name  before  his  wondrous  birth 
To  Christ,  the  Saviour,  given. 


417 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


V 


2  And  when  he  hung  upon  the  tree, 

They  wrote  his  name  above  him. 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermN/re  must  love  him. 

3  So  now,  upon  his  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  he  ever  reigns^ 
The  Prince  and  Saviour  Jesus. 

4 '  0  Jesus,  by  thy  matchless  name, 
Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same. 
Thou  art  the  same  forever. 

Then  let  us  sing,  around  our  King, 
The  faithful,  precious  Jesus,  etc. 

CHORUS.  i 

We  love  to  sing  around  our  King, 

And  hail  him  blessed  Jesus : 
For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 

So  dear,  so  sweet  as  Jesus. 

B.  ROBERTS. 


781 


Jesui  Loved. 


6s  &  i&. 


44S 


1  TESTIS,  thy  name  I  love, 
tl    All  other  names  above, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Oh,  thou  art  all  to  me  1 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 

2  Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 
Hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Oh  !  how  great  is  thy  love,        ; 
All  other  loves  above. 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  i-iiy  Lord  1 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


782 


3  ,When  unto  thee  I  flee, 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
What  need  I  now  to  fear  1 
What  earthly  grief  or  care. 
Since  thou  art  ever  near  1 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 

4  Soon  thou  wilt  come  again ! 
I  shall  be  happy  then, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Then  thine  own|face  I'll  see. 
Then  I  shall  like  thee  be. 
Then  evermore  with  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 


ANON. 

7s.  6l. 


Jesv^  Only. 

1  T>LESSED  Saviour,  thee  I  love 
-D     All  my  other  joys  above; 
All  my  hopes  in  thee  abide, 
Thou  my  hope,  and  naught  beside : 
Ever  let  my  glory  be  . 
Only,  only,  only  thee. 

2  Once  again  beside  the  cross 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss; 
Earthly  pleasures  feide  away. 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day; 
Hence,  vain  shadows  !  let  me  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 

3  Blessed  Saviour,  thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live  and  thine  to  die; 
Height  or  depth  or  earthly  pow'r 
Ne'er  shall  hide  my  Saviour  more; 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be 

Only,  only,  only  thee.  dupfield. 

I  GO  -A.  Miracle  of  Grace.         8s  <fe  7s.  D. 

1  TTAIL,  my  ever-blessed  Jesus  ! 
XX     Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious. 
Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Oh,  what  mercy  flows  from  heavep  ! 

Oh,  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much  1   I've  much  forgiven, — 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing. 

Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way;     • 
Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  *^ 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness : 
Love  I  much?   I've  much  forgiven, — 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir  ! 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above  ! 
While,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love: 
That  blest  moment  I  received  him 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace: 
Love  I  much  1   I've  much  forgiven, — 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace.  wingrove. 


784 


Why  Jesus  is  Loved. 


L.  M. 


450 


1  rpiHE  wondering  world  inquires  to  know, 
JL      Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so . 

"  What  are  his  charms,"  say  they,  "  above 
The  objects  of  a  mortal  lovef 

2  All  human  beauties,  all  divine, 
In  my  beloved  meet  and  shine, 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs, 
A  sun  amongst  ten  thousand  stars. 

3  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
He  is  beloved  and  yet  adored; 
His  worth,  if  all  the  nations  knew. 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too. 

WATTS. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


785 


3R0VE. 

L.  M. 

7e 


' 


The  Name  of  Jesus  C.  M. 

1  fTlHERE  is  a  name  I  love  to  hear, 
J-     I  love  to  sing  its  worth; 

It  sounds  like  music  in  mine  ear 
The  sweetest  name  on  earth. 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  Saviour's  love, 

Who  died  to  set  me  free; 
It  tells  me  of  his  precious  blood, 
t^      The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

3  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  dear. 

4  This  name  shall  shed  its  fragrance  still 

Along  this  thorny  road;  ■ 

Shall  sweetly  smooth  the  rugged  hill 

That  leads  me  up  to  God.  anon. 


786 


Forever  Loved. 


CM. 


ATTS. 


1  "VTE  souls  for  whom  the  Son  did  die, 

JL     In  whom  the  Spirit  dwells, 
Your  sweet  amazement  riseth  high. 
And  strong  your  rapture  swells. 

2  Who  spared  not  that  Son  divine  % 

Who  sent  that  Spirit  sweet  % 
Father,  the  work  of  love  is  thine. 
The  wonder  is  complete. 

3  Lord  !  wouldst  thou  set  thy  love  on  me 

And  choose  me  in  thy  Son  % 
Lord  !  hath  my  heart  been  given  to  thee  ? 
Hath  love  in  me  begun  % 

4  Ne'er  let  thy  smile  from  me  depart. 

My  lieart  from  thee  remove  ! 

Eternal  Lover,  teach  my  heart 

Thine  own  eternal  love. 


451 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


H 


d  As  on  the  endless  ages  roll 
Let  my  glad  song  still  be 
"Forever  hast  thou  loved  my  soul; 
Lord  !  thou  hast  chosen  me  !" 

^  THOMAS  H.  GILL. 


"  Hinder  Me  NoC 


787 

1  TN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 
JL     My  journey  I'll  pursue; 

"  Hinder  me  not,"  ye  much-loved  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

I  follow  where  he  goes; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duties,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

4  Let  Christ,  my  Leader,  speak  the  word. 

His  voice  I'll  ever  hear; 
"  Hinder  me  not;"  for  where  he  went. 
I'll  follow  without  fear. 

6  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home. 
Still  this  my  cry  shall  be — 
"Hinder  me  not;"  come,  welcome,  death; 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 


CM. 


RYLAND  AND  STEWART. 


788 


/  Need  TJiee,  Jesus. 


7s  &  6b. 


1 


452 


I"  NTIli^D  thee,  precious  Jesus  ! 
JL     i'or  I  3^X1  full  of  sin; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guiHy, 

My  hf ait  is  'lead  witliin; 
T  n  ;m1  ile  cleansing  fountain, 

V'^he'e  I  can  fJways  flee, 
The  .iuo'l  e{  Christ  most  precious, 

TIja  Jjji ir's  perfect  plea. 


\ 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

I  need  thee,  blessed  Jesus ! 

For  I  am  very  poor; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

I  have  no  earthly  store; 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps. 

To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

I  need  thee,  blessed  Jesus ! 

I  need  a  friend  like  thee; 
A  friend  to  soothe  and  sympathize, 

A  fri^'nd  to  care  for  me. 
I  need  the  heart  of  Jesus 

To  feel  each  anxious  care. 
To  tell  my  every  want  to, 

And  all  my  sorrows  share. 

I  need  thee,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

And  hope  to  see  thee  soon, 
Encircled  with  the  rainbow, 

And  seated  on  thy  throne : 
There,  with  thy  blood  bought  children, 

My  joy  shall  ever  be, 
To  sing  thy  pi'aise,  Lord  Jesus, 

To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  thee. 

FREDERICK  WHITFIELD. 


789 


The  Life-Look  I  P.  M. 

THERE  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified  One; 
There  is  life  at  this  moment  for  thee; 
Then  look,  sinner — look  unto  him  and  be  saved — 
Unto  him  who  was  nail'd  to  the  tree. 

It  is  not  thy  tears  of  repentance  and  prayers, 
But  the  blood  that  atones  for  the  soul : 

On  him,  then,  who  shed  it,  believing,  at  once 
Thy  weight  of  iniquities  roll. 

His  anguish  of  soul  on  the  cross  hast  thou  seen  ? 

His  cry  of  distress  hast  thou  heard  ? 
Then  why,  if  the  terrors  of  wrath  he  endui-ed, 

Should  pardon  to  thee  be  deferr'd  ? 

453 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  We  are  heal'd  by  his  stripes; — ^wouldst  thou  add 

to  the  Word? 
And  he  is  our  righteousness  made: 
The  best  robe  of  heaven  he  bids  thee  put  on : 
Oh  !  couldst  thou  be  better  array'd  f 

5  Then  doubt  not  thy  welcome,  since  God  has 

declared, 
There  remaineth  no  more  to  be  done; 
That  once  in  the  end  of  the  world  he  appear'd; 
And  completed  the  work  he  begun. 

6  But  take,  with  rejoicing,  from  Jesus  at  once 

The  life  everlasting  he  gives : 
And  know,  with  assurance,  thou  never  canst  die. 
Since  Jesus,  thy  righteousness,  lives. 

7  There  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified  One; 

There  is  life  at  this  moment  for  thee; 
Then  look,  sinner — look  imto  him  and  be  saved — 
And  know  thysel  P  spotless  as  he. 

AMELIA  MATILDA  HULL. 


I 


730 


Jesus  Paid  it  All ! 


7s  &  6s. 


454, 


1  "VrOTHING,  either  .jreat  or  small, 
-L.1      Remains  for  me  to  do; 
Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all. 

Yes,  all  the  debt  T  owe. 

Jesus  paid  it  all. 
All  the  debt  I  owe; 

Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all. 
Yes,  all  the  debt  I  owe. 

2  When  he,  from  his  lofty  throne, 

Stooped  down  to  do  and  die. 
Everything  v/as  fully  done: 
Yes,  "  Finished  !"  was  his  cry. 

3  Weary,  working,  plodding  one. 

Oh,  wherefore  toil  you  so  ! 
Cease  your  "doing:"  all  was  done, 
Yes,  ages  long  ago. 


' 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  Till  to  Jesus'  work  you  cling, 

Alone  by  simple  faith, 
"  Doing"  is  a  deadly  thing, — 
All  "  doing"  ends  in  death. 

5  Oast  your  deadly  "  doing"  down, 

Down,  all  at  Jesus'  feet; 
Stand  in  him,  in  him  alone, 

All  glorious  and  complete.       Procter. 


791 


The  Convert^ 8  Choice. 


7s. 


1  "pEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 

-L       I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sori'ow  trod. 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Kow  to  you  my  spirit  turns, —         I 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  bums. 

Oh,  receive  me  into  rest.  f 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home. 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore; 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more; 

Every  idol  X  resign.  Montgomery. 


792 


Excellence  of  Faith. 


S.  H.  M. 


1   TjlAITH  is  the  Christian's  prop, 
Jt.      Whereon  his  sorrows  lean; 
It  is  the  substance  of  his  hope, 
His  proof  of  things  unsfien; 
It  is  the  anchor  of  his  soul 
When  tempests  rage  ^nd  billows  roll. 


455 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


S 


793 


Faith  is  the  polar  star 

That  guides  the  Christian's  way, 
Directs  his  wanderings  from  afar 

To  realms  of  endless  day; 
It  points  the  course  where'er  he  roam, 
And  safely  leads  the  pilgrim  home. 

Faith  is  the  rainbow's  form 
Hung  on  the  brow  of  heaven, 

The  to^ory  of  the  passing  storm. 
The  pledge  of  mercy  given; 

It  is  the  bright,  triumphal  arch, 

Through  which  the  saints  to  glory  march. 


The  faith  that  works  by^ove. 

And  purifies  the  heart, 
A  foretaste  of  the  joys  ahove 

To  mortals  can  impart; 
It  bears  us  through  this  earthly  strife. 
And  triumphs  in  immortal  life.  anon. 

7s,  6s  <&  5s. 
"  Work  WiVde  it  is  Called  Day." 


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1  "TTTORK,  forJ[the  night'is  coming, 

T  T     Work  thro'  the  morning  hours. 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling. 

Work  'mid  springing  flow'rs: 
Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter; 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun; 
Work,  for'the  night  is'^coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon; 
Fill  brightest  hours  w^ith  labour. 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon. 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  i  itore : ' 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  mar*.. 


466 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Under  the  sunset  skies ; 
While  their  brighter  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  the  daylight  flies. 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more ; 
Work  while  the  night  is  dark'ning, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er.  anon. 


794 


The  Better  Country. 


8s. 


rch. 


ANON. 

\  k  5s. 


1  "V^T'E  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, 

T  ▼     That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair, 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, 

Its  walks  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, 
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  the  elorified  wear. 
The  Church  of  the  first-bom  above; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 


Do  thou,  Lord,  'midst  pleasure  or  woe, 
For  heaven  our  spirits  prepare. 

And  shortly  we  also  shall  know 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

ELIZABETH  MILLS. 


795 


For  Christians  in  Convention. 


L.  M. 


1  "jjlROM  distant  corners  of  our  land. 


Behold  us,  Lord,  before  thee  stand. 
Once  more  prepared  to  thee  to  raise 
Our  humble  prayer,  our  grateful  praise. 

e2  457 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Blest  be  the  hand  whose  guardian  power 
Has  kept  us  to  this  present  hour ; 
Blest  be  the  grace  that  bids  us  meet 
Thus  round  the  throne,  in  union  sweet. 

3  We  meet  to  seek,  in  faith  and  zeal, 
The  brethren's  good,  ihje  Church's  weal; 

0  whilst  for  Zion's  cause  we  stand, 
May  Zion's  King  be  near  at  hand! 

4  We  meet,  O  God,  that  through  our  land. 
The  churches  planted  by  thy  hand, 

^    From  error,  weakness,  discord  free 
May  bloom  like  gardens  blest  by  thee. 

6  Smile  on  us,  Lord,  and  through  this  place 

Diffuse  the  glory  of  thy  face; 
'  Here  to  our  gathered  tribes  be  given 
A  brightening  antepast  of  heaven. 

W.  L.  ALEXANDER, 

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4  y  O         Morning  Family  Worship.  S.  M. 

1  TjlATHER  of  life  and  light, 
J-    To  thee  our  song  we  raise : 
For  all  the  mprcies  of  the  night 

Accept  our  humble  praise. 

2  Thy  providential  care 

Our  morning  board  has  spread ; 
O  may  our  souls  thy  favour  share, 
And  eat  the  living  bread. 

3  Thus  strengthened  by  thy  grace, 

In  duty's  path  to  run, 
^"^^  Our  faith  and  hope  in  Christ  we  place, 

And  say, — ^Thy  will  be  done ! 

4  And  when  the  vesper's  peal  , 
'      From  toil  recalls  us  home, 

Before  thy  mercy-seat  we'll  kneel, 
And  pray, — Thy  kingdom  come ! 

S.  FLETOHEB. 

458 


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i  t)  i  Mveni/ng  Family  Worship.  C.  M# 

1  f\  LOKD,  another  day  is  flown, 
\J     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  wandering  feet, 

And  still  direct  our  way; 
Till  worlds  shall  fail,  and  faith  shall  greet 
The  dawn  of  endless  day.  k.  white. 


798 


For  a  Marriage. 


lace, 


7b.  6l. 


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STOHER. 


1  C<  AVIOUR,  let  thy  sanction  rest 
O     On  the  union  witnessed  now; 
Be  it  with  thy  presence  blest; 
Ratify  the  nuptial  vow : 
Hallowed  let  this  union  be 

With  each  other  and  with  thee. 

2  Thou,  in  Cana,  didst  appear 
At  a  marriage  feast  like  this ; 
Deign  to  meet  us,  Saviour,  here, 
Fountain  of  unmingled  bliss  ! 
Grown  with  joy  this  festive  board — 
Joy  that  earth  cannot  afibrd. 


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3  We  no  miracle  require — 
Turning  water  into  wine — 
All  our  panting  hearts  desire 
Is  to  taste  thy  love  divine : 

'  Holy  influence  from  above 

Consecrating  earthly  love. 

4  Let  the  path  our  friends  pursue 
From  this  hour  together  trod, 
Many  though  its  days,  or  few. 
Be  a  pilgrimage  to  God; 

To  the  land  where  rest  is  given, 
To  our  Father's  house  in  heaven. 

BAFFLES. 

iVU  y  Somuel  x.  2i.  6s  &  4s. 

1  f^  OD  save  our  gracious  Queen, 
vT    Long  live  our  noble  Qu«en, 

God  save  the  Queen: 
Send  her  victorious, 
Happy  and  glorious, 
ji  Long  to  reign  over  us  I 

God  save  the  Queen. 

2  O  Lord  our  God,  arise, 
Scatter  her  enemies. 

And  make  them  fall : 
Confound  their  politics; 
Frustrate  their  knavish  tricks; 
On  thee  our  hopes  We  fix — 

God  save  us  all. 

3  Thy  choicest  gifts  in  store 
'     On  her  be  pleased  to  pour; 

Long  may  she  reign : 
Mav  she  defend  our  laws, 
And  ever  give  us  cause 
To  sing  with  heart  and  voice, 

God  save  the  Queen. 

NATIONAL  ANTHEM. 
460 


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RAFFLES. 


6s  &  4s. 


3n, 


L  ANTHEM. 


800 


JflSCBLLANEOUfl. 


Univeraal  Fraiae. 


L.  M. 


1  TjlROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
JL     Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  Word: 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  sl^ore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  mpre. 

WATTS, 


461 


DOXOLOGIES. 


1  L.M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  tho  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
Bj  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven  ! 

2  L.  M. 

"PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ! 
JL     Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ! 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

3  CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God,  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


b  *  C.  M. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  be  adored. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


5 


418 


S.  M. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne. 
And  saints  that  dwell  below. 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


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DOZOLOOIEflL 


78. 


10 


HOLY  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One,  - 
Praise  and  glory  be  to  thee 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

78.  6l. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God,  most  high. 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
Aa  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shSl  last. 

7s.  6l. 

BLESSING,  honour,  glory,  might, 
And  dominion  in&oite, 
To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 
To  the  Spirit,  and  the  Word  : 
As  it  was  all  worlds  before, 
Is,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

7s  &  6s. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host 

To  praise  thee  evermore  : 
Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored. 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
AJl  glory  be  to  thoe! 

7s  &  6s. 

TO  thee  b6  praise  forever, 
Thou  glorious  King  of  kings; 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favour 
Each  ransomed  spirit  sings : 


m 


DOZaLOOIES. 


11 


Well  celebrate  thy  glory 
With  all  thy  saints  above^ 

And  shout  the  joyful  story, 
Of  thy  redeeming  love. 


10s. 


niO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Jl   Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  addressed  ; 
From  age  to  age,  ye  saints,  his  name  adore. 
And  sp^'ead  his  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no  more  ! 


12 


8s  &  7s. 

PBAISE  the  God  of  all  creation; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love. 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, — 

Priest  and  King,  enthroned  above. 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, — 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 


13 


14 


4U 


8s&7s.  6l. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Everlasting  Three  in  One  : 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 


8s,  7s  &  4s. 

GREAT  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee,. 
Gk)d  the  Father,  God  the  Son,, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


DOZOLOOIES. 


)ssed; 

re, 

o  more! 


15 


C.  P.  M. 


TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host 
And  in  the  Church  below : 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath. 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 

16  L.p.  M. 

"VrOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
-Ll      The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  given. 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saJjits  in  earth  and  heaven. 


17 


H.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blest. 
Eternal  Three  in  One 
All  worship  be  addressed : 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 


18 


5s  <&  6s. 

BY  angels  in  heaven 
Of  every  degree. 
And  saints  upon  earth. 

All  praise  be  addressed 
To  God  in  three  persons — 

One  God  ever  blest; 

As  hath  been,  and  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 


466 


19 


DOZOIiOOIBS. 


6s&4s. 


20 


TO  Qod  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  Ona, 
All  praise  be  given  I 
Crown  him  in  every  song; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong; 
Let  all  his  praise  prolong 
On  earth,  in  heaven  I 

10s  &  lis. 


GIVE  glory  to  God,  ye  children  of  men, 
And  publish  abroad,  again  and  again, 
The  Son's  glorious  merit,  the  Father's  free  grace, 
The  gift  of  the  Spirit,  to  Adam's  lost  race. 


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SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 


X  Te  Deium  Laudamma, 

1  TXr^  praise  |  thee,   O  |  God;  ||  we  acknow- 

T  V    ledge  I  thee  to  |  be  the  |  Lord; 

2  All  the    earth  doth  |  worship  |  thee,   ||    the  | 

Father  |  ever-  |  lasting. 

3  To  thee  all  angels  |  cry  a-loud,  ||  the  heayens, 

and  I  all  the  |  powers  *  there-  |  in. 

4  To  thee  cherubim  and  |  sera-  |  phim  ||  con-  | 

tinual-  I  ly  do  I  cry, 

• 

6  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth,  Hea- 
ven and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy 
glory. 

6  The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles  |  praise — 

I  thee;  ||  the  goodly  fellowi^p  of  the  |  pro- 
phets I  praise —  |  thea; 

7  The  noble  army  of   martyrs  |  praise —  |  ilhee; 

11  the  Holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  | 
doth  ac-  I  knowledge  |  thee, 

8  The  Father  of  an  |  infi-nite  |  majesty;   ||  thine 

adorable,  |  true,  and  |  only  |  Son; 

9  Alsothe  I  Holy  |  Ghost,  || the  |  Com-  |  fort-  |  er. 

10  Thou  art  the  King  of  |  glory,    •  O  |  Christ; 

Ij  thou  art  the  ever-  |  lasting  |  Son  *  of  the  | 
Father. 

11  When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  de-  |  liver 

man,  ||  thou  didst  humble  thyself  to  be 
bom —  I  of  a  virgin. 

407 


8BLECT10MS   FOR  CHANTING. 

12  When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  |  aharpness  * 
of  I  death,  ||  thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  | 
heaven  *  to  I  all  be-  I  lievers. 


13  Thou  sittest  at  the  right  |  hand  of  |  God,  ||  in 
the  I  glory  |  of  the  {  Father. 


14  We  believe  that  |  thou  shalt  |  come,  ||  to  be  | 
our —  I  Judge. 


15  We  therefore  pray  thee  |  help  thy  |  servants,  || ' 

whom  thou  hast  redeemed  |  with  thy  |  pre- 
cious [  blood. 

16  Make  them  to  be  numbered  |  with  thy  |  saints, 
in  I  glory  |  ever-  |  lasting. 


17  O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  |  bless  thine  | 
heritage;  ||  govern  them,  and  |  lift  them  {  up 
for-  I  ever. 


18  Day  by  day  we  |  magni-fy  |  thee,  ||   and  we 

worship  thy  name,  ever  |  world  with-  |  out — 
I  end. 

19  Vouch-  I  safe,  0  {  Lord,  {|  to  keep  us  |  this  day 
without  I  sin. 


20  O  Lord,  have  |  mercy  *  up-  |  on  us,  ||  have  | 
mercy  |  upon  |  us. 


21  O   Lord,  let  thy  mercy  |  be  up-  |  on  us, 
our  I  trust —  I  is  in  I  thee. 


a& 


22  O  Lord,  in  |  thee,  in  |  thee  have  I  |  trusted;  | 
let  me  |  never  |  be  confounded.     Amen ! 


22  Triaagion. 

1  TTOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 
XX  Heaven  and  earth  are  full  |  of  thy  |  glory. 

2  Hosanna  in  the  highest !     Blessed  is  he  that 

Cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord;  Ho-  |  sanna 
I  in  the  I  highest ! 
468 


SELBCTIOMS   FOE   OHANTUfO. 


ij  Teraanctus. 

THEREFORE  with  angels,  and  archangels,  and 
with  all  the  company  of  |  heaven,  |  we  laud 
and  magnify  thy  glorious  |  name,  |  evermore 
praising  thee,  and  |  saying,  {  Holy,  |  Holy,  | 
Holy,  Lord  |  God  of  |  hosts;  |  Heaven  and 
earth  are  |  full  of  |  thy  |  glory:  Glory  be  to  | 
thee,  O  I  Lord,  Most  |  High.  |  Amen. 


t:  Gloria  Patri. 

Gi  LORY  >>e  to  the  |  Father,  and  |  to  the  ]  Son, 
r  and  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost;  As  it  |  was  m  the 
be-  I  ginning,  is  |  now,  and  ever  |  shall  be,  | 
world  without  end.     A=  I  men. 


Bfi 


0  Psahn  xxiii. 

1  rpHE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd;  —  I  |  shall .  .  . 
X     not  I  want. 


2  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures  ;- 
He  leadeth  me  beside  the  I  still  =  I  waters. 


3  He  restoreth  my  soul  ;^  he  leadeth  me  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness 
for  his  I  name's  =r  sake. — 


4  Yea, — though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 

shadow  of  death, 
I  will  fear  no  evil; — for  thou  art  with  me; — 
thy  rod  and  thy  |  staff .  .  .  they  |  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence 

of  imine  enemies : — 
thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil; — ^my  |  cup 
.  .  .  runneth  |  over. 

€  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 

the  days  of  my  life; — 

and  I  shall  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  {  Lord 

.  .  .  for-  I  'ever. 

.  460 


BBLIOnONS  POR  OBANTINO. 


0  Ptalm  Ixvii. 

1  i^  OD  be  merciful  unto  |  us,  and  {  bless  us; 
vT  And  cause  bis  |  face  to  |  sbine  up-  |  on  us; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  |  known  upon  |  earth, 
Thy  saving  |  health  a-  |  mong  all  |  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  |  praise  thee,  •  O  |  God; 
Let  I  all  the  |  people  |  praise  thee. 

4  Oh,  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  |  sing  for  |  joy: 
For  thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and 

govern  the  |  na^tions  {  upon  |  earth. 

5  Let  the  people  |  praise  thee,  *  O  God; 
Let  I  all  the  |  people  |  praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  |  yield  her  |  increase; 
And  God,  even  |  our  own  |  God,  shall  {  bless  us. 

7  God  I  shall —  I  bless  us; 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  |  earth  shall  {  fear —  | 

him. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

I  PacUm  xc.     (Responsive.) 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  been  our  |  dwelling-  |  place 


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in 


all— 


gene-     rations. 


2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forthy  or  ever 
thou  hadat  formed  the  \  ea/rth '  and  the  \  world f 
Even  from  everlaating  to  ever-  |  laatingj  \  tliou 
a/rt  I  God, 


3  Thou  tumest  man  |  to  de-  {  struction; 

And  sayest,  Re-  |  turn,  ye  |  children  •  of  |  men. 

4  For  a  thouaand  yea/ra  in  thy  aight  a/re  hut  a>a 

yeaterday  |  when  •  it  ia  \  past^  > 

And  aa  a  \  watch —  |  in  the  \  night. 

6  Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a  flood;  they 

are  |  as  a  |  sleep : 
In  the  morning  they  are  like  |  grass  which  | 

groweth  I  up.  / 

470 


8BLB0TIOK8  FOR  OHAVTIVa. 

6  In  the  morning  it  Jlo...    .  Jth^and  |  groweth    up; 
In  the  evening  it  is  cut  |  dottm,  cmd  \  vnther-    eth, 

7  For  we  are  consumed  |  by  thine  |  anger, 
And  by  thy  |  wrath—  |  are  we  |  troubled.  1 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  \  hrfore  j  thee^ 
Out  secret  sins  in  the  \  light  \  of  thy  I  cmmte-  \ 

nance.  , 

9  For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  |  in  thy  |  wrath : 
We  spend  our  years  as  a  |  tale —  |  that  is  |  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  years  are  three-score  years  amd 

ten ;  and  if  hy  reason  of  strength  they  he  \ 
fourscore  \  yearSj 
Yet  is  their  strengUi  labour  and  sorrow  ;  for  it 
is  soon  cut  offj  |  and  we  |  fly  |  away, 

1 1  Who  knoweth  the  power  J  of  thine  |  anger? 
Even  according  to  thy  tear,  |  so —  |  is  thy  I 

wrath. 

12  So  teach  us  to  |  nvmher  *  our  \  days. 

That  we  may  apply  our  |  hearts —  |  vnto  \ 
wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son, 

And  I  to  the  I  Holy  |  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  tne  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  | 

shall  be. 
World  I  without  |  end.     A-  {  men. 


0  /  Psalms  xcv.  amd  xovi, 

1  /^H,  come,  let  us  sing  un-  |  to  tb©  J  Lord ; 
V^    Let  us  make  a  joyful  uoise  to  the  I  rode  of 


our  sal-     ration. 


2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  |  with  thanks- 
I  giving; 
And  make  a  joyful  |  noise  unto  |  him  with  | 

psalms. 

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SELECTIONS  FOB  CHANTING. 


rw- 


3  For  the  Lord  is  a  |  great —  |  God; 
And  a  great  |  King  a-  |  bove  all  |  gods. 

4  In  his  hands  are  the  deep  places  |  of  the  j  earth; 
And  the  strength  of  the  |  hills  is  |  his —  |  also. 

o  The  sea  is  his,  {  and  he  |  made  it ; 

And  his  hands  |  formed  the  |  dry —  |  land. 

6  Oh,  come,  let  us  worship,  |  and  bow  |  down, 
Let  us  kneel  be-  |  fore  the  |  Lord  our  |  Maker : 

7  For  he  is  |  our —  |  God; 

And  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture  and  the  i 
sheep  of  |  his—  |  hand. 

8  Oh,  worship  the  Lord  in  the  |  beauty  of  |  holi- 

ness; 
Fear  be-  I  fore  him  I  all  the  I  earth : 


9  For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  |  judge  the 

earth; 

And  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and 
the  I  peo-ple  |  with  his  |  truth. 

10  Glory  be  to  the  Fathsr,  auJ  |  to  the  |  Son,  rr  j 
And  I  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  e'v  er 

I  shall  be,  « 

World  I  without  |  end.     Amen.       ('>■•' 


■tfiff'-r.:-.     f.5,fra       ■,A'S'^' 


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'l,.,r  -•'    4  I ,;    '.«>  »* 


BAPTISMAL. 


y  Bwried  with  Christ, 

1  "OTJRIED  with  Christ  by  |  baptism  *  unto  | 
XJ     death, — 

We  rise  in  the   |   likeness  '  of  his  |  res-ur-  | 
rection.  •  ; 

2  If  ye  then  be  |  risen  •  with  |  Christ, 

Seek  tho^a  things  which  are  above,  where  Christ 
sitteth  at  the  I  right —  I  hand  of  1  God. 
472 


PMf. 


j  earth; 
I  also. 


ad. 

3wn, 
Maker : 

Lcl  the 


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SELECTIONS   FOR  OHANTINQ. 

3  For  as  many  as  have  been  baptized  into  Christ 
have  I  put  on  |  Christ. 
Therefore  glorify  God  in  your  body,  and  in  your 
spir-it,  I  which  are  |  God's. 


4  Reckon  ye  yourselves  to  be  dead  in-  J  deed  •  • 
unto  I  sin, — 
But  alive   unto   God   through  |  Je-sus  |  Christ 
our  I  Lord. 


5  If  we  be  dead  with  him,  we  shall  I  al-so  I  live 
with  him. 
If  we  suffer  with  him,  we  shall  |  al-so  |  reign 
with  him. 

€  Blessed  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven, 
whose  I  sin  is  |  covered. 
Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  im-  |  pu- 
teth  I  not  in-  ]  iquity. 

1  /^  0  ye  therefore,  and  |  teach  all  |  nations, — 
vT  Baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 

and  of  the  Son,  and  |  of  the  |  Ho-ly  |  — Ghost. 

2  Repent,  and  be  baptized  every  |  one  of  |  you 

In  the  name  of  Christ,  for  the  re-  |  mis-sion  |  of 
—  I  sins. 

3  Arise,  and  be  baptized,  and  wash  away  thy  sins, 

calling  on  the  |  name  *  of  the  |  Lord. 
For  thus  it  becometh  us  to  ful-  |  fil  all  |  right- 
eous- I  ness. 


4  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  |  the  |  Son, — 
And  I  to  the  I  Ho-ly  I  Ghost; 


5  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ev-er 
I  shall  be. 
World —  I  with-out  I  end.     A-  I  men. 


¥2 


473 


FUNERAL 


X  A  "  Messed  a/re  the  Dead." 

1  "DLESSKD  are  the  dead,  who  die  in  the  [ 
XJ     Lord,  from  |  hencefoi'th; 

Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labours,  |  Mid  their  |  works  do  |  follow 
the;  a. 

2  For  ;f  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  |  rose  a-  | 

gain; 
Even  BO  them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  I  will 
God  I  bring  with  |  him. 

3  For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  £rom  heaven 
^    with  a  shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel, 

and  with  the  |  trump  of  |  God: 
And  the  dead  in  {  Christ —  |  shall  rise  |  first. 

4  Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  fii'st 

resurrection : 
On  such  the  second  death  |  hath  no  |  power; 
But  they  shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christy 
And  shall  reign  with  |  him  a  |  thou-sand  |  yearf^ 

6  Unto  him  that  loved  us. 

And  washed  us  from  our  sins  in  |  his  ov^n  1 

blood, 
And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God  and 

his^  Father; 
To  him  be  glory  and  do-  |  minion  •  •  for-  |  ev^r  •  * 

and  I  ever.     A-  I  men. 


12 


"ny  Will  he  Done." 

1  "  mHY  will  be  I  done  !"  ||     In  devious  way 
X   The  hurrying  stream  of  |  life  may  |  run; 

Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  say, 

•   «  Thy  wUl  be  |  done." 
474 


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SELECTIONS  FOR  CHAMTINO. 

2  "  Thy  will  be  |  done  !"  ||     If  o'er  us  shine 
A  gladd'ning  and  a  {  prosperous  |  sun,  || 
This  prayer  will  make  it  more  divine: 

"  Thy  will  be  |  done." 

3  "Thy  will  be  |  done  !"  1|     Though  shrouded  o'er 
Our  I  path  with  |  gloom,  ||  one  comfort — one 
Is  ours ;  to  breathe,  while  we  adore, 

"Thy  will  be  |  done!" 


(Cloie  hy  repeating  the  first  two  measureg— "  Thy  will  be  done.") 


ov?n  :, 
od  and 
ever  •  • 


way 
run; 


^5 


mDEX  OF  FIRST  LmES. 


\ 


No. 

A  captive  here,  and  far  from  home  135 

According  to  thy  gracious  word 622 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 432 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll    668 

Ah,  how  shall  fallen  man    271 

Again  the  Lord  of  light  and  life    46 

Alas  !  and  did  my  SaviouV  bleed  166 

All  hail,  incarnate  God    217 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 190 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell 3 

All  praise  to  thee,  eternal  Lord 146 

Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame    672 

Amazing  grace !  how  sweet  the  sound 764 

Amazing  sight !  the  Saviour  stands 314 

Am  I  called,  and  can  it  be 321 

A  mind  at  perfect  peace  with  God    376 

A  mother  may  forgetful  be 494 

And  are  we  yet  alive    668 

And  can  I  yet  delay     337 

And  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight   285 

And  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend  160 

And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have   386 

And  must  this  body  die 700 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 649 

And  now  we  rise ;  the  symbols  disappear    523 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God  683 

And  will  the  Judge  descend  718 

And  wilt  thou,  0  eternal  God    595 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away 172 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done 32 

A  pilgrim^through  this  lonely  world    167 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise    343 

Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers 127 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise 481 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake   699 

Around  the  Saviour's  lofty  throne    196 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven   750 

Around  thy  grave.  Lord  Jesus 608 

Around  thy  table,  holy  Lord 616 

As  flows  the  rapid  river 655 

Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep 683 

Aa  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays 293 

477 


INDEX   OF    FIRST   LINES. 

No. 

Assem^ '  .d  at  thy  great  command 605 

A  throne  of  grace !  then  let  us  go 449 

Awake  and  sing  the  song    228 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound ....  297 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 61 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays 756 

Awake,  my  tongue  ;  thy  tribute  bring    126 

Awake,  our  drowsy  souls    60 

Awake  our  souls,  away  our  fears 470 

Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes 654 

Baptized  into  the  name  511 

Beautiful  Zion,  built  above    735 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 2 

Before  the  throne  of  God  above  * 185 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme    130 

Behold,  a  stranger's  at  the  door    303 

Behold  the  amazing  sight    160 

Behold  the  day  is  come    727 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb 215 

Behold  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay 515 

Behold  the  morning  sun 264 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 164 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace 464 

Behold  the  western  evening  light 711 

Behold,  what  wondrous  grace    762 

Behold,  where  in  the  Friend  of  man    149 

Be  joyful  in  Grod,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth 9 

Believers  now  are  tossed  about 123 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 669 

Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way    580 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God   99 

Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high    12 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping    752 

Bless'd  be  the  dear  united  love 660 

Blessed  Saviour,  thee  I  love  782 

Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  living  God 124 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God 713 

Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love   77 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 476 

Blest  be  thy  l«ve,  dear  Lord 416 

Blest  Comforter  Divine   245 

Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires    53 

•Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart   477 

Blest  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rays 175 

Blest  Saviour,  we  thy  will  obey    499 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 300 

Bondage  and  death  the  cup  contains    639 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed 534 

BFeast  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is  atrvmgest  . . . .  469 

478 


INDEX   OF   FIBST   UNE8. 

No. 

Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here  442 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death  412 

Brother,  though  from  yonder  sky 698 

Builder  of  mi^ty  worlds  on  worlds 693 

Buried  beneath  the  yielding  wave    500 

Can  I  forget  the  wondrous  ways   122 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord 472 

Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 688 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be  348 

Children  of  God !  in  all  your  need    462 

Choose  ye  his  cross  to  bear 603 

Christ,  above  all  glory  seated    199 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone    687 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground   391 

Christ,  who  came  my  soul  to  save 497 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 410 

Come  at  the  morning  hour 461 

Come,  blessed  Spirit !  source  of  light 242 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 246 

Come,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb     606 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  Grod 229 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls    312 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come    251 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine    604 

Come,  Holj'^  Spirit,  lieavenly  Dove  248 

Come,  kingdom  of  our  God     618 

Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 13 

Come  let  us  anew 647 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 193 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 691 

Come,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise    209 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes    1 

Come,  let  us  strike  our  harps  afresh     666 

Come,  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again     650 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 467 

Come,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays   20 

Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above   243 

Come,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast 308 

Come,  thou  almighty  King 75 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing 400 

Come  to  Jesus,  come  to  Jesus    317 

Come,  weary  sinner,  in  whose  breast  310 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord 371 

Come,  ye  disconsolate 315 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched 311 

Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord    96 

Complete  m  thee — no  work  of  mine 361 

Crown  his  head  with  endless  blessing 191 

Crowns  of  glory  ever  bright   200 

479 


/ 


•/ 


X  INDEX   OF    PIR8T    LINES. 

Dark  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  gro*md    158 

Day  of  jiulgmei;  o,  day  of  wonders    702 

Dear  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear 692 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above 213 

Dear  Saviour,  I  am  thine 406- 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear 590 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid 679 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner 279 

Depth  of  mercy !  can  there  be   290^ 

Done  is  the  work  that  saves  356 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord , .  778 

Down  to  the  sacred  wave    509 

Dread  Jehovah !  God  of  nations    627 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay 41 

Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust 701 

Ebenezer !  God  is  with  us  631 

Enthroned  in  light,  eternal  God 592 

Enthroned  on  high,  almighty  Lord  233 

Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms 665 

Eternal  power !  whose  high  abode 8 

Etelnal  Source  of  every  joy   63d 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess 237 

Exalted  Jesus,  heavenly  King  677 

Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are ." 01 

Faith  is  a  living  power  from  heaven 361 

Faith  is  the  Christian's  prop 792^ 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known 490 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home 742 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone 21 

Father  !  beneath  thy  sheltering  wing 468 

Father,  for  thy  promised  blessmg  552 

Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee 354 

Father  of  life  and  light 796 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear 537 

Father  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word    259 

Fiercely  came  the  tempest  sweeping    154 

For  a  season  called  to  part 657 

Forever  with  the  Lord 739 

Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free 346 

Friend  after  friend  departs 685 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 800 

From  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard 161 

From  distant  corners  of  our  land 795 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows    462 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 604 

From  the  cross,  uplifted  high 304 

m^thy  dear,  pierced  side  168 

whence  doth  this  union  arise 480 

480 


Not. 

.  158 
.  702 
.  692 
.  213 
.  40& 
.  690 
.  679 
.  279 
.  290 
.  356 
.  778 
.  509 
.  627 

.  41 
,  701 
631 
592 
233 
665 
8 
636 
237 
677 

91 
361 

792 
490 
742 
21 
468 
552 
354 
796 
537 
259 
154 
657 
730 
34d 
685 
800 
161 
795^ 
462 
604 
304 
168 
480 


IKDBX  OF  FIBST  LINES. 

VoJ 

Gently,  Lord,  oh  gently  lead  us    457 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise    744 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father   72 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night    67 

God  bless  our  native  land 630 

God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  hear 299 

God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens 120 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 113 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way    104 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  srace    294 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days 676 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call 454 

God  of  our  lives,  thy  various  praise 650 

God  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice 64 

God  of  the  world,  thy  glories  shine 87 

God  save  our  gracious  Queen 799 

God's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing    434 

Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord   613 

Go  when  the  morning  shincth    461 

Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound    134 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear    327 

Gracious  Spirit,  Love  Divine 252 

Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear   635 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings 61 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou 79 

Great  God,  I  own  the  sentence  just 707 

Great  God,  now  condescend   674 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 697 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 644 

Great  God,  whose  hand  outpours  the  rills 640 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God 489 

Great  King  of  glory  and  of  grace 268 

Great  King  of  glory,  come 691 

Great  King  of  saints,  enthroned  on  high 544 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 426 

Had  I  ten  thousand  gifts  beside    350 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews   483 

Hail !  morning  known  among  the  blest    173 

Hail,  my  ever-blessed  Jesus   783 . 

Hail,  sweetest,  dearest  tie  that  binds 663 

Hail,  thou  long-expected  Jesus 146 

Hail  to  thee,  our  risen  King  180 

Hail  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace 194 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day 34 

Hallelujah !  who  shall  part 488 

Happy  soul !  thy  days  are  ended 681 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place  495 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign 484 

Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord  775 

481 


// 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINKS. 

No. 

Hark,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices  198 

Hark !  the  distant  isles  proclaim  620 

Hark !  the  glad  sound,  tlie  Saviour  comes 143 

Hark !  the  herald  angels  sing 138 

Hark  I  the  song  of  jubilee 612 

Hark !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 163 

Hark  I  what  celestial  sounds 137 

Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 140 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise 278 

Hast  thou  within  a  care  so  deep   453 

Hear,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy  throne 649 

He  dies  !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies   182 

He  leadeth  me  !  oh,  blessed  thought    422 

He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives  189 

He  reigns !  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns 728 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping    431 

Here,  at  thy  table.  Lord,  we  meet   524 

Here,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God    589 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God 86 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 95 

Holy  Bible !  book  divine 258 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine    249 

Holy  Source  of  consolation 244 

Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  240 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light 183 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 545 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine    152 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies 674 

How  bleat  the  sacred  tie  that  binds 478 

How  bright  those  glorfeus  spirits  shine  754 

How  can  I  sink  ',/ith  such  a  prop 389 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 50 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord    773 

How  happy  is  the  Christian's  state 364 

How  heavy  is  the  night 270 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies 247 

How  honoured  is  the  place     493 

How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign 705 

How  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 658 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair  55 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine  256 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is 322 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life     666 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place    517 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight    485 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound 148 

How  sweet  the  hour  of  parting  day 687 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 207 

How  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord 52 

How  sweet  upon  this  sacred  day 48 

482  - 


No. 

198 
620 
143 
138 
612 
163 
137 
140 
278 
453 
549 
182 
422 
189 
728 
431 
524 
589 
86 
95 
258 
249 
244 
240 
183 
545 
152 
674 
478 
754 
389 
50 
773 
364 
270 
247 
493 
705 
558 
55 
256 
322 
666 
517 
485 
148 
687 
207 
52 
48 


INDBZ  OF  FIB8T  LINES. 

No. 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hoon    379 

Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation    605 

I  am  coming  to  the  cross 335 

If  huiiian  kindness  meets  return    521 

If  I  must  die,  0  let  me  die 678 

If  Jesus  bo  my  friend  377 

If  life  ill  Morrow  must  be  spent 426 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say    353 

I  hear  the  words  of  love 369 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 349 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath  18 

I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word  265 

I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord  479 

I  love  to  see  the  Lord  below 57 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away    68 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here   734 

Immersed  beneath  the  closing  wave 610 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord 440 

I'm  thine,  0  Jjord,  and  thine  alone  392 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 787 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee    80 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too  153 

I  need  thee,  precious  Jesus 788 

In  grief  and  fear,  to  thee,  O  Lord :   625 

In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid    62 

In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory   743 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 344 

In  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling 26 

I  see  the  crowd  in  Pilate's  hall 159 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away    395 

I  set  the  Lord  before  my  face    703 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God 102 

Is  this  the  kind  return    557 

I  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God  :   836 

It  is  not  death  to  die   682 

I  to  the  hills  will  lift  mine  eyes     763 

I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price  216 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 760 

I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God 419 

I  would  not  live  alway    749 

Jehovah  reigns ;  he  dwells  in  light  100 

Jehovah  reigns ;  his  throne  is  high  106 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home    736 

Jerusalem,  the  golden 747 

Jesus,  and  didst  thou  condescend 334 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 444 

Jesus,  grant  me  this,  I  pray   768 

Jesus,  I  come  to  thee 319 

483 


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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Vq. 

fTeiui,  I  love  thy  charming  name 774 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise    606 

Jesus,  immutably  the  same    769 

Jesus  invites  his  saints    528 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul    330 

Jesus,  Master,  hear  my  cry    329 

Jesus,  mighty  King  in  Zion    513 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  huaven  has  gone 770 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all 779 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  all    326 

Jesus  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun  698 

Jesus  spreadb  his  banner  o'er  ua    530 

Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God 212 

Jesus,  the  name  high  over  all     219 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee    320 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee    373 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  smner's  Friend  328 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me    777 

Jesus,  thy  name  I  love     781 

Jesus,  thy  robe  of  righteousness    347 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet    58 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well     469 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 210 

Joyful  be  the  hours  to-day 375 

Joy  to  the  world !  the  Lor    is  come 142 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 318 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 302 

Keep  silence,  all  created  things 114 

King  of  kings,  and  wilt  thou  deign 414 

Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation    771 

Labourers  of  Christ,  arise 433 

Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears   260 

Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee 576 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join    266 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 581 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown 257 

Let  every  creature  join    4 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend   298 

Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say   421 

Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice 671 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 635 

Life  from  the  dead,  almighty  God     641 

Life  is  a  span, — a  fleeting  hour 704 

Lo !  he  comes  with  clouds  descending 724 

Lo,  he  Cometh !  countless  trumpets 717 

Look,  ye  saints !  the  day  is  breaking   608 

Look,  ye  saints !  the  sight  is  glorious 195 

Lord,  at  thy  table  we  behold 519 

484 


No. 
774 
606 
769 
528 
330 
320 
613 
770 
770 
326 
598 
530 
212 
210 
320 
373 
328 
777 
781 
347 
58 
459 
210 
375 
142 
318 
302 

114 
414 
771 

433 
260 
576 
266 
581 
257 
4 
298 
421 
571 
535 
641 
704 
724 
717 
608 
195 
519 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

No. 

Lord,  ditmisB  us  with  thy  blessing  28 

Lord  Go<l,  the  Holy  (Ihost 232 

Lord,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways  136 

Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways 108 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was    292 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  but  thou  wilt  prove 708 

Lord,  1  am  thine,  entirely  thine    388 

Lord,  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin , . ,  269 

Lord,  I  approach  the  mercy  seat  326 

Lord,  I  believe ;  thy  power  I  own    359 

Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go 466 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 572 

Lord,  I'm  oppressed ;  oh,  undertake    330 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  slialt  hear  39 

Lord,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace 555 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 420 

Lord  Jesus,  are  we  one  with  thee 766 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life,  my  light    357 

Lord,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand    424 

Lord,  my  weak  thought  in  vain  would  climb 116 

Ix)rd  of  Hosts,  to  thee  we  raise    586 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear 541 

Lord  of  the  harvest !  hear 640 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above    42 

Lord,  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day 291 

Lord,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land    623 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through 81 

Lord,  thou  hast  taught  our  hearts  to  glow 548 

Lord,  thou  hast  won ;  at  length  I  yield 331 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs    109 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high 184 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne   23 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray    624 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord 11 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling    402 

Mercy,  O  thou  Son  of  David 151 

Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven 408 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb 171 

Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join 139 

Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain  637 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by 671 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 147 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee   405 

My  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave 712 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love 71 

My  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet   448 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray  427 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love 411 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be    397 

485 


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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINESi 

No. 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joya 382 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 383 

My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair   740 

My  heart  is  resting,  0  my  God > 374 

My  'lope  is  built  on  nothing  less 341 

My  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show  131 

My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see    36 

My  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need  121 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard   438 

My  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands 532 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise 88 

My  soul,  triumphant  in  the  Lord 132 

My  spirit  on  thy  care 418 

Nature  with  open  volume  stands 169 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee 296 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 107 

No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 360 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 230 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth 254 

Nothing  either  great  or  small     790 

Not  to  ourselves  again 390 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord   492 

Not  what  I  feel  or  do 342 

Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise    192 

Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal 648 

Now  I  have  found  a  friend 370 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 186 

Now,  O  God,  thine  own  I  am 387 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song    126 

Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know    204 

Object  of  my  first  desire 323 

O  blessing  rich,  for  sons  of  men 767 

0  bread  to  pilgrims  given   520 

O  Christ !  the  Lord  of  heaven,  to  thee 226 

O  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  thy  head 352 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 601 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darlmess    602 

0  Father,  though  the  anxious  fears 38 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe    446 

O  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert 723 

O  God,  my  strength,  my  hope   415 

O  God,  the  Father,  Christ,  the  Son 585 

O  God  of  Bethel !  by  whose  hand 117 

O  God  of  sovereign  grace     610 

O  greatly  blessed  the  people  are    761 

O  holy  Lord,  our  God 643 

O  Holy  Spirit,  come 236 

Oh,  blessed  souls  are  they 378 

486 


No. 

..  382 

..  383 

..  740 

..  374 

..  341 

..  131 

..  35 

..  121 

..  438 

..  532 

..  88 

..  132 

..  418 

..  169 

..  396 

..  107 

..  360 

..  230 

..  254 

..  790 

..  390 

..  492 

..  342 

..  192 

..  648 

..  370 

..  186 

,.  387 

..  126 

..  204 

..  323 

..  767 

..  620 

..  226 

..  352 

..  601 

.,  602 

..  38 

..  446 

..  723 

..  416 

..  586 

.  117 

.  610 

.  761 

.  643 

.  236 

.  378 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  17 

Oh,  bow  thine  ear,  eternal  one 696 

Oh,  could  I  find  from  day  to  day 398 

Oh,  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth    206 

Ob,  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 409 

Oh,  for  a  heart  to  i)raise  my  God 399 

Oh,  for  an  overcoming  faith    677 

Oh,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing  220 

Oh,  for  the  death  of  those  680 

Oh,  for  the  happy  hour    668 

Oh,  for  the  robes  of  whiteness   751 

Oh,  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice  366 

Oh,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy 766 

Oh,  how  happy  are  they 366 

Oh,  love  divine,  oh,  matchless  grace    618 

Oh,  not  to  fill  the  mouth  of  fame 436 

Oh,  praise  our  great  and  gracious  Lord    380 

Oh,  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way    439 

Oh,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong ...  638 

Oh,  that  I  knew  the  secret  place 466 

Oh,  what  amazing  words  of  grace 305 

Oh  what,  if  we  are  Christ's    496 

Oh,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  sea 156 

Oh,  wondrous,  vast,  surpassing  love 98 

Oh,  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above    10 

O  Jesus,  in  this  solemn  hour 536 

O  Jesus,  thou  the  beauty  art 381 

O  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  love    612 

O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown 797 

O  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet    679 

0  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content    82 

O  Lord,  our  God !  arise  609 

O  Lord,  thou  arc  my  Lord 384 

O  Lord,  thy  work  revive 564 

O  Love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art 776 

O  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true 129 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 63 

Once  more  we  meet  to  pray   662 

Once,  0  Lord,  thy  garden  flourished    657 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 684 

One  there  is  above  all  others 208 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand    753 

O  not  to  fill  the  mouth  of  fame 436 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing 669 

O  Paradise  eternal    737 

O  sing  to  me  of  heaven    746 

O  sinner,  why  so  thoughtless  grown    280 

O  thou,  my  life,  my  light,  my  joy    112 

O  thou,  my  soul,  forget  no  more   631 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer 241 

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INDEX  OF   FIRST  LINES. 

No. 

O  thou  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith    324 

O  thou,  whom  we  adore 611 

Our  children  thou  dost  claim 578 

Our  country's  voice  is  pleading 621 

Our  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven    27 

Our  Father !  through  the  coming  year 643 

Our  helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  name    . .  642 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit     482 

O  Zion,  tune  thy  voice    486 

Parent  of  good,  thy  works  of  might 22 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed 633 

Pass  me  not,  0  gentle  Saviour 566 

People  of  the  living  God 791 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 144 

Praise  God,  ye  gladdening  smiles  of  morn 7 

Praise,  oh,  ji-aise  our  God  and  King    632 

Praise  the  Lord,  his  glories  show 15 

Praise  the  Lord ;  ye  heavens  adore  him 6 

Praise  the  Lord,  who  died  to  save  us  30 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 633 

Praise  ye  the  Lord !  my  het\rt  shall  join  . . , 33 

Praises  to  him  whose  love  has  given     76 

Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man 460 

Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 463 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  since  ^'e  desire 458 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet 333 

Redeemed  from  guilt,  redeemed  from  fears    430 

Rejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lord    133 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King  214 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern 575 

Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound    645 

Repent,  the  voice  celestial  cries     282 

Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return     563 

Return,  O  wand'rer  to  thy  home 287 

Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord   553 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  355 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean    619 

Safely  through  an(.ther  week 59 

Salvation !  oh,  the  joyful  sound 221 

Saved  ourselves  by  Jesus'  blood    565 

Saviour,  bless  thy  word  to  all    44 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing   • 69 

Saviour,  happy  would  I  be 367 

Saviour,  let  thy  sanction  rest     798 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation 556 

Saviour,  who  thy  nock  art  ^'  oding   573 

Say,  why  should  friendship  grieve  for  those 686 

488 


No. 
324 
611 
578 
621 
27 
643 
642 
482 
486 

22 

533 

566 

791 

144 

7 

632 

15 

6 

30 

,  633 

,  33 

.  76 

,  460 

.  463 

.  458 

.  333 

.  430 
.  133 
.  214 
.  575 
.  645 
.  282 
.  563 
.  287 
.  553 
.  355 
.  619 


INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES. 

Na. 

See,  gracious  GU)d,  before  thy  throne  622 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand    , . . .  *   682 

See  th'  Eternal  Judge  descending 722 

Servant  of  God,  wefi  done 095 

Shall  hjrmns  of  grateful  love 14 

Shall  we  gather  at  the  river  662 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin   401 

Show  pity,  Lord !  O  Lord,  forgive   295 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 103 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name 19 

Sing,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord 474 

Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep 284 

Sinner,  what  hast  thou  to  show     281 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard 273 

Sinners,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die 274 

Sinners,  wilt  thou  scorn  the  message   283 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely 697 

So  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower    689 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 437 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express    413 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 16 

Son  of  God,  oar  glorious  Head 547 

Son  of  God,  tby  blessing  grtuit  .    450 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 616 

Sound,  sound  ^he  truth  abroad 614 

Sow  in  the  mom  thy  seed  429 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayer    684 

Spirit  of  everlasting  grace 651 

Spirit  of  holiness,  descend 263 

Spirit  of  truth  I  on  this  thy  day    231 

Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord 2ft 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  ofiF  thy  fears    446 

Stand  up !  stand  up  for  Jesus    443 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay 256 

StiU  one  in  life,  and  one  in  death 661 

Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait 404 

Sun  of  my  soul !  thou  Saviour  dear 70 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer    456 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace    93 

Sweet  is  the  work  my  God,  my  King 40 

Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord 54 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing    363 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King 428 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days    664 

Tell  me  the  old,  old  story   345 

That  awful  day  vail  surely  come   721 

The  blessod  Spirit,  like  the  wind 234 

The  Church  has  waite<l  long 719 

Tht  dr-y  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day    720 

(;  2  489 


INDEX    OF  FIRST  LINEff. 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name 655 

The  God  of  grace  will  never  leave     23^ 

The  God  of  harvest  praise 634 

The  happy  morn  is  come , 179 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord    261 

The  Holy  Ghost  is  here 25a 

The  hour  of  my  depar'ure's  come 690 

The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads 313 

The  Lord !  how  wondrous  are  his  ways   92 

The  Lord  into  his  garden  comes    564 

The  Lord  is  King !  lift  up  thy  voice 105 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed 181 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 115 

The  Lord  my  bhepherd  is  110 

The  Lord  of  Glory  is  my  light 56 

The  Lord's  my  Shepherd :  I'll  not  want 119 

The  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake    726 

The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  for  thee  559 

Tlie  morning  kindles  all  the  sky    174 

The  morning  light  is  breaking   603 

The  morning  purples  all  the  sky    170 

The  pity  of  the  Lord   94 

There  is  a  fountain  fiUed  with  blood     338 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands 733 

There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen  731 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 730 

There  is  a  name  I  love  to  hear  785 

Q^here  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace  ...    732 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest  741 

There  is  a  world  of  perfect  bliss    746 

There  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified  One    789 

There  is  none  other  name  than  thine    218 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  en  earth 780 

There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light 465 

The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray    441 

The  Saviour  calls ;  let  every  ear    306 

The  Saviour !  oh,  what  endless  charms    223 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 101 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 301 

The  sun  is  set,  the  twilight's  o'er 71'^ 

The  time  is  short ;  sinners,  beware  651 

The  wondering  world  inquires  to  know   784 

rhine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love    47 

Thine  forever !  God  of  love     385 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 31 

This  rite  our  blest  Redeemer  gave     501 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave 696 

Thou  art  my  portion,  0  my  God  407 

Thou  art  the  w^y,  to  thee  alone    211 

Thou  hast  said,  exalted  Jesus    507 

♦  490  ' 


INDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES. 

No. 

Thou  know'st  me,  Lord ;  'tis  thine  to  view    84 

Thou  Lord  of  all  above    288 

Thou  lovely  Source  of  true  delight    263 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart 394 

Thou  who  roll'st  the  year  around 652 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life    97 

Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same    78 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God        667 

Through  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path 699 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  66 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess 85 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord    423 

Thy  works,  not  mine,  O  Christ 340 

Till  he  come, — oh,  let  the  words   205 

Time  is  winging  us  away     .....' 670 

'  Tis  finished !  so  the  Saviour  cried    165 

'Tis  God,  the  Spirit,  leads 238 

'Tis  midnight,  and  on  Olive's  brow 157 

'  Tis  not  that  I  did  choose  thee 757 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give  372 

To  Calv'ry  Lord,  in  Spirit  now 525 

To  Christ  the  Lord,  let  every  tongue  222 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls 276 

To-day  the  Saviour  rose 178 

To-day  thy  mercy  calls  me 307 

To  God,  the  only  wise 475 

To  him  who  loved  the  souls  of  men 526 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine ,. ..  673 

To  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord 224 

To  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Saviour    393 

To  thee  this  temple  we  devote  588 

To  the  name  of  God  on  high  74 

To  thy  temple  we  repair 49 

Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head 491 

Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill    471 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb 694 

Upon  the  gospel's  sacred  page    267 

Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 272 

Visit,  Lord,  this  land  in  mercy 628 

Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will Ill 

Wake  the  song  of  jubilee    607 

Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound 709 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night 201 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name    542 

Weep  for  the  lost !  thy  Saviour  wept 638 

We  give  immortal  praise 73 

Welcome,  delightful  mom 45 

491 


INDEX   OF    PiKSt   LINES. 

No. 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest    , 37 

We  sing  to  thee,  thou  Son  of  God 227 

We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest 794 

We've  no  aliiding  city  here 756 

What  ecpial  honours  shall  we  bring 197 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 262 

What  sinners  value  I  resign  417 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet    447 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  Ood 118 

When  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend    332 

When  Christ  came  down  on  earth  of  old 202 

When  downward  to  tho  darksome  tomb  t 710 

When  first  o'erwhelmed  with  sin  and  shame 3()2 

When  (xod  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strcmg 70(> 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 748 

When  Israel  of  the  Lord  beloved 020 

When  Israel's  priest  the  lamb  did  choose    594 

When  I  stand  before  the  throne    769 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 529 

When  I  the  holy  grave  survey 177 

When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form 166 

When  shall  we  meet  again 659 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies  63 

When  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice    714 

When  the  worn  spirit  wants  repose 36 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 725 

When  thy  mortal  life  is  lied  277 

Where  can  we  hide,  or  whither  fly  83 

Where  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire 187 

While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light    286 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night 141 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power    24 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 646 

Who  are  these  in  bright  arraj^   738 

Who  but  thou,  almi^ity  Spirit 615 

Who  can  forbear  to  sing 561 

Why  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor    715 

Why  do  we  mourn  departed  friends 693 

Why,  0  God,  thy  people  spurn 029 

Why  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight 716 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King 236 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die    675 

Wliy  sleep  we,  my  brethren?  come,  let  us  arise    ....  560 

Why  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares 275 

With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue    90 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh    289 

With  Christ  we  share  a  mystic  grave 498 

With  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend    539 

With  Jesus  in  the  midst 527 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day  43 

-^92 


155 

559 

63 

714 

36 

725 

277 
83 

187 

286 

141 
24 

)46 
38 
15 
61 
15 
593 
29 
16 
36 
75 
60 
75 
90 
89 
98 
39 
27 
43 


INDEX  0»?  FIRST  LINKS. 

No. 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace    188 

With  my  aubstanco  I  will  honour 617 

With  sacred  joy  wo  lift  our  eyes 29 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament 403 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming  793 

Work,  for  time  is  flying 436 

Ye  Cfliristian  heralds,  go  proclaim    600 

Yo  dying  sons  of  men 309 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  Cod 128 

Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now 514 

Yo  messengers  of  Christ 546 

Yo  natitms  round  the  earth,  rejoice 5 

Ye  servants  of  (Jod,  your  Master  proclaim 225 

Yo  servants  of  the  Ijord 203 

,  1  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young    729 

-.  e  souls,  for  whom  the  Son  did  die 786 

Yes,  for  me,  for  me  ho  careth    3()8 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose 176 

Yes,  thou  art  mine,  my  blessed  Lord 358 

Ye  that  pass  by,  behold  the  Man 162 

Zion,  dreary  and  in  anguish   ,  670 

Ziou  stands  with  bills  surrounded    487 


403 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


T?ie  fgures  indicate  the  Hymn. 


Abba  Father,  343,  762. 

Abiding  in  Christ,  7C6— 769. 

Abiding  with  Christ,  739,  747,  754. 

Absence  from  Christ,  379,  398,  5r)6,  719. 

Absence  from  God,  397,  455,  555,  563,  721,  725,  742. 

Acceptance  through  Christ,  320,  332,  340—343,  346,  351. 

Accepted  time,  276,  278,  282,  286,  287,  651. 

Access  to  God,  1,  187,  211,  396,  448,  449,  454—456,  467. 

Account,  the  last,  277,  436,  720—729. 

Acquiescence  in  Christ's  will,  111,418 — 427.  . 

Activity,  Christian,  428—436,  538. 

Adam,  fall  in,  268,  269,  322,  783.  ; 

Adoption,  343,  762,  796. 

Adoration  of  the  Trinity,  72—77. 

Adoration  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  23- 

Advent  of  Christ,  first,  137—146. 

Advent,  second,  201—205,  719,  724 


KK 


-726. 
Adversity  providential,  103,  104,  108,  Toi,  111,  424,  426. 
Advocate,  Christ  an,  63,  185—189,  328,  343,  362,  368. 
Affection,  Christian,  476 — 485. 
Afflicted,  sympathy  with,  477,  481,  485. 
Afflictions,  benefit  of,  103,  419,  421,  426,  427. 

borne  by  Christ,  157—169,  465. 

deliverance  from,  90,  113. 

God  a  support  in,  90,  107,  112,  113,  114,  364. 

prayer  in,  90,  107,  396,  405,  454. 

sanctified,  103,  104,  364,  396. 

submission  in.  111,  426. 
Agony  of  Christ,  157—162,  422,  423,  426,  427. 
Alarm  to  sinners,  280,  281,  286. 
All  in  All,  216,  770,  779. 
Almost  Christian,  412. 
Anchor,  hope  an,  341. 
Angels,  song  of,  137 — 140. 

joy  of,  at  conversion,  765. 
Anniversary  Hymns,  605,  657,  662. 
Apostles  commissioned,  613. 
Armour,  Christian,  437—439,  443—446. 
Ascension  of  Christ,  182 — 184. 

494 


INDEX   OP   SUBJECTS. 


2. 

6,  351. 

6,  467. 


,  420. 

68. 


1,364. 


Ashamed  of  Christ,  440,  444.  • 

Asleep  in  Jesus,  675,  680,  683,  694. 

Assurance,  Christian,  185,  252,  348,  364,  368,  369,  382, 

771,  782. 
Atonement.     See  Christ. 
Atonement,  commemorated,  516—534. 

completed,  164,  165,  304,  352,  356. 

glorying  in,  164,  169,  344,  347,  360. 

sumciency  of,  179,  230,  311,  338,  339,  341, 
343,  355,  362,  53-,  790. 
Attributes  of  C}o«l,  78—99. 
Awakened  sinner,  288 — 297. 

Backslider  entreated,  308,  557,  558,  559,  560. 

Banishment  from  Christ,  709,  721,  7*^5. 

Banner  of  love,  530.  ,        ^ 

Baptism,  496— 515,  787. 

Bartimeus,  prayer  of,  151,  329. 

Beatitudes,  1.52. 

Beauty  of  Christ,  206,  215,  216,  220,  222. 

Beauty  of  the  Church,  490.  495. 

Believe  and  be  saved,  310,  311,  316—319,  340,  349,  356, 

789,  790. 
Bible,  256—267. 

Birth  of  Clirist,  137—141,  145,  146. 
Blessediicss  of  heaven,  730—755. 

of  the  dead  in  the  Lord,  674—677,  680—683, 

687,  692,  701. 
of  worship,  21,  40,  42,  52,  53,  54,  55. 
Blindness,  spiritual,  270. 
Blood  of  Christ  slied,  159,  160,  162,  166—168,  193,  300, 

302,  304,  318,  516,  520,  533. 
Blood  of  Christ,  trust  in,  180,  210,  216,  220,  230,  304,  324, 

330,  332,  338-362,  369,  532,  790. 
Boasting  excluded,  340,  .%0. 
Book  of  nature  and  Scriptures,  169,  261,  264. 

the  Divine  decrees,  108. 
Bought  with  a  price,  388. 
Brevity  of  life,  664— 673. 
Broad  and  narrow  way,  404,  412. 
Broken  heart,  289—291,  297,  319,  331. 
Brotherly  love,  476—478,  480,  482-485-      :      :. 
Burial,  693—698. 

€all  of  the  Gospel,  276,  282,  286,  298—317,  321.  323. 

unheeded,  275,  283,  285. 
€anaan,  386,  425,  730,  736. 
^Captain  of  salvation,  445. 

495 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Captives  set  free,  299,  322,  330,  331. 

Care  oast  on  God,  90,  103,  109,  419,  420,  422,  423,  424^ 

426  472. 
Change  of  heart>  234,  247,  254,  255,  268,  269,  270,  297. 

Charity,  477,  483,  617. 

Chief  of  sinners,  255,  290,  321,  348. 

ChUdren  brought  to  Christ,  573,  574,  582. 

Srayer  for,  573—582. 
eath  of,  689,  697. 
in  heaven,  750. 
Christ,  an  advocate,  63,  185—189,  328,  343,  358,  362,  368. 
all  in  all,  216,  518,  779,  781,  784.  v 

almighty,  194—200,  780. 
anointed,  343. 

bread  of  life,  550,  524,  528,  534,  772. 
bridegroom,  488,  772. 
brightness  of  Father's  glory,  169,  222,  784. 
captain,  445,  505. 
conqueror,  164,  165,  175,  178,  179,  192,  195,  200,. 

210,337. 
'  comer  stone,  350,  587. 

creator,  74,  166, 
•  day-star,  35S. 
adeUverer,  127,  143,  144,  146,  425. 
desire  of  nations,  142,  143,  146. 
foundation,  257,  341,  350,  391,  773.      • 
fountain,  168,  338,  346,  391. 
friend,  l4y,  182.  208,  328,  332,  363,  370,  377,  385. 

394,  531,  756,  775,  788. 
guardian,  440,  763. 
guide,  405,  425,  457,  497,  514,  787. 
head  oi  the  church,  389,  408,  508,  767. 
hiding-place,  325,  339,  355,  759,  768. 
*  high-priest,  184^189,  210,  216,  300,  356. 

hope,  our,  326,  330,  341,  350. 
Immanuel,  213,  338,  388,  391,  480,  488,  787. 
Jehovah,  218,  425. 
judge,  702,  720—727. 
king,  10,  105,  142,  204,  210,  212,  216,  228,  375, 

380,  467,  513,  780,  783. 
lamb  of  God,  164,  167,  168,  193,  212,  215,  228,  230^ 

300,  318,  338,  349,  366,  533,  770, '783. 
leader,  445,  787. 

life,  211,  357,  386,  463,  516,  789. 
light,  353.  357,  377. 
Lord  of  all,  190,  195. 
mediator,  1,  185—189,  193. 
offices,  210,  216,  783. 
pearl  of  price,  216. 
physician,  296,  329,  349.       ., 

49a 


INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


424, 

97. 


368. 


200, 


385, 


375, 
230i, 


Chriit,  our  priest,  186—189,  210,  216,  300,  356. 

prince,  16,  144,  197,  201,  303,  529,  747,  780. 
prophet,  148,  207,  210,  211,  216,  783. 
redeemer,  204,  328,  337,  358,  700,  776,  783. 
I  refuge,  107,  113,  339,  394,  773. 

rest,  212,  218,  353,  369,  374. 
rock,  107,  127,  218,  341,  355,  380,  587,  693. 
sacrifice,  159,  160,  162,  166—168,  180,  193,  210. 
216,  220,  2.30,  300,  302,  304,  318,  324,  330, 
>      332,  338—362,  369,  516,  526,  532,  633,  789, 

790. 
saviour,  160—169,  223,  300—382. 
shepherd,  110,  115,  119,  121,  207,  224,  582,  760. 
a  substitute,  166,  193,  212,  .•H9,  352,  789,  790. 
sun,  138,  353. 

the  truth,  148,  211,  257,  385,  463. 
the  way,  211,  385,  463,  770 
Christian,  coming  to  Christ,  318— .3.37. 

consecFcated  to  Christ,  383—392.  ' 

rejoicing  in  Christ,  363—382. 
seeking  coniFormity  to  Christ,  .393 — 417. 
submitting  to  Christ's  will,  418 — 427. 
warring  for  Christ,  437 — 446. 
working  for  Christ,  428— 436. 
Church,  beautiful,  490. 

Christ's  abmle,  58,  488,  489,  495.  '  • 

delight  in,  50,  476,  479,  791. 
glory  of,  43,  55. 

officers  of,  496— 534.  '    " 

ordinances  of,  535 — 548. 
safety  of,  487,  491,  493. 
Cloud  of  witnesses,  744. 
Comforter,  237,  244,  246,  249,  250,  315. 
Commission,  Christ's,  51.3,  613. 
Communion,  at  the  Lord's  table,  525,  528,  530,  534,  772. 

of  saints,  476-485. 
Completeness  in  Christ,  216,  346,  350,  351,  532. 
Confession  of  sin,  288—297,  399,  403,  409,  562. 
Confidence  in  Christ,  ,3,38— .362. 
Conflict,  Christian,  437—446. 
Conformity  to  Christ,  393—417. 
Consecration,  383—392. 

Conversion,  232.  234,  254,  366,  482,  564,  765,  783. 
Ccmer-stone,  587,  593. 
Country,  our,  630,  799. 
Creation,  7,  87,  101,  102,  800. 

Cross,  bearing  the,  167,  440,  496,  501,  503,  604,  507. 
Christ  on,  160 — 165. 
glorying  in,  164,  166,  304,  344,  363. 
repentance  at,  166,  331. 

497 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


D 

Daily  devotion,  24,  61—71,  796,  797. 
Day  of  grace,  286,  311. 

of  judgment,  277,  279,  282,  702,  709,  717,  720—729. 
Day-star,  410. 
Deacons,  r>36,  544. 
Death,  674—692. 

approaching,  670,  671,  684. 
victory  over,  164,  175,  346,  347,  369,  693. 
Debt  paid,  340,  790. 

Decrees  of  God,  79,  103,  108,  111,  114,  757,  758.  ^^ 

Dedication  hymns,  583 — 596. 

I)ersonal,  166,  337,  .383—392,  791. 
Delay  dangerous,  276,  285,  286. 

Delight  in  Christ,  169,  222,  .357,  36.3—382,  774,  776—785. 
in  Scripture,  256,  258,  259,  260,  262,  263,  265. 
in  worship,  1,  ?,  5,  9,  21,  24. 
Deliverance  from  affliction,  sk),  113. 

from  sin,  168,  185,  247,  254,  338,  339,  355, 
362  788  789 
Dependence  on  Christ,  311,  320,  324,  326,  330,  338—362, 
790. 
on  God,  19,  107,  112. 
on  the  Holy  Spirit,  237,  247,  249,  253. 
Depravity,  134,  268—272,  783. 
Despondency  reproved,  315,  472. 
Diligence,  Christian,  428—436,  439,  441,  445,  744.       ' 
Dismission,  hymns  for,  28,  44,  69. 
Door,  Christ  at  the,  299,  303,  314. 
Drawing  nigh  to  God,  1,  19,  24,  39,  53,  279,  289,  295. 
Duties,  Christian,  147,  15.3,  404,  407,  412,  413,  41").  787. 
Dwelling  with  God,  82,  83,  97. 
Dying  Christian,  674—088,  690—692. 

'"■    '"'  ■    ■  "   '-E 

Early  piety,  573—582. 

worship,  41,  61,  63,  796. 
Earnestness,  428—436,  437,  445,  446. 
Election,  79,  100,  103,  104,  108,  109,  111,  114,  134,  767— 

759. 
Encouragement,  91,  94,  97,  305. 
Enemies,  victory  over,  97,  377,  437 — 446. 
Enjoyment  of  Christ's  love,  363,  364,  366,  774—786. 
Entire  surrender,  166,  337,  383—392,  791. 
Eternity  contemplated,  118,  709,  723. 

of  God,  78,  79,  95,  100,  130,  665,  667. 

of  heaven,  736,  737,  739. 
Evening  hymns,  66—71,  797. 
Exaltation  of  Christ,  186,  190—200,  215,  225. 
Example,  147,  153. 

498 


' 


V 


INDEX    OP   81TBJECT8. 


■729. 


I 


< 


V 


Excellency  of  Scripture,  256— 2C7. 
Experience,  testimony  of,  97. 


Faith,  cffecta  of,  301,  792. 

exercised,  104,  107,  100. 
»    in  Christ,  338— .•J«2,  7S9,  790. 

prayer  for,  354,  359,  ?(5I. 

walking  by,  104,  107,  109,  112. 
Faithfulness  of  (iod,  91,  92,  107,  130. 
Family  of  God,  452,  492,  737,  702. 

songs,  (50,  07,  790,  797. 
Fatherhood  of  (Jod,  94,  103,  427,  740,  742,  753,  762. 
Fear  of  death  disiielled,  675—079,  084,  090,  749. 

of  (iod,  19,  80,  81,  83,  84. 
Feast,  Gospel,  298,  308,  313,  314,  772. 
Fellowship,  Christian,  470—485. 

with  Christ,  400,  408,  700—709. 
Fight  of  faith,  437—439,  441—443,  445,  446. 
First  love,  305,  300,  409. 
Fleeing  to  Christ,  318— 337. 
Following  Christ,  147,  152,  153,  386,  787. 
Foretaste  of  heaven,  32,  40,  47,  52,  417,  659,  6C2. 
Forgiveness,  Divine,  17,  130,  378. 

joy  of,  303,  783. 
Formality  lamented,  241,  248,  251,  291. 
Forms,  outward,  vain,  230,  254,  209. 
Forsaking  all  for  Cnrist,  337,  300,  386. 
Frailty,  human,  79,  94,  208—272. 
Free  grace,  17,  134,  328,  783. 

Friends  in  heaven,  085,  088,  091,  692,  693,  696,  697,  698. 
Fruits  of  the  Spirit,  408,  413,  415,  476,  479—485. 
Funeral  hymns,  604 — 714. 
Future,  ignorance  of,  418 — 427. 

Garments  of  salvation,  322,  347,  492. 
Gate  of  mercy,  459. 

strait  404  412. 
Gentleness  of  Christ,  147,  152,  167. 
Gethsemane,  157,  158. 
Gift,  the  unspeakable,  124,  125. 
God,  attributes  of,  78—100. 
creating,  101,  102. 
governing,  103 — 123. 
redeeming,  124 — 136. 
Gospel,  diffusion  of,  597 — 621. 

expostulations,  273 — 287. 

invitations,  298—317. 

provisions  of,  91,  298,  301,  304—309. 

499 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 

Gospel,  success  of,  597,  598,  601,  603,  607—611. 
Grace,  19,  93,  124,  134,  328,  364,  764,  783. 

day  of,  19,  276,  278,  286,  673. 

praise  for,  19,  93,  124,  127,  134,  363,  764,  783. 

relying  on,  1,  400,  764. 

Bufficiency  of,  127,  223. 

throne  of,  24,  130,  449,  455,  464. 
Guidance  sought,  422,  425.  ^ 

'JOS ' 

Happiness  of  Christians,  363—382,  397,  411,  417. 
Harvest  hymns,  632—636. 
Headship  of  Christ,  389,  408,  508,  767. 
Heart,  contrite,  23,  289,  291,  297,  319,  331,'765. 
given  to  Christ,  106,  337. 
new,  272,  291,  297,  765. 
Heathen  prayed  for,  599,  601,  602,  604. 
Heaven,  730—755,  794. 

Help  in  affliction,  90,  97,  107,  109,  113,  396,  405,  454. 
Hiding-place,  216,  326,  339. 
High  Priest,  185—188. 
Holiness  sought,  251—255,  393—417,  775. 
Holy  Spirit,  231—255. 

comforter,  236,  244,  245,  249,  250,  315. 

enlightening,  237,  242,  246,  247,  249,  261. 

grieved,  239,  255,  409. 

guide,  238,  242,  246,  251. 

indwelling,  213,  244,  250. 

quickening,  233,  234,  248,  254,  568. 

regenerating,  237,  247,  251,  254,  268,  668. 

sanctifying,  233,  237,  247—251,  254. 

witnessing,  250,  252. 
Hope,  Christian,  97,  107,  341,  476. 

rejoicing  in,  364,  368,  374,  375,  771. 
Hosanna,  143,  183,  339. 
House  of  God,  39,  42,  43,  49,  50—52,  55. 
Humanity  of  Christ,  138,  145,  213. 
Humihation,  public,  622—629. 


Igrorance  of  future,  420,  423,  424,  426,  427. 
Imu^ortality,  100,  688,  700,  709,  737. 
Immutability,  Divine,  86,  130. 
Impenitent  warned,  273 — 287. 
Importunity  in  prayer,  455,  459,  467. 
Incomprehensibleness,  Divine,  104,  108,  109,  111. 
Inconstancy  lamented,  403,  558,  560. 
Indebtedness  acknowledged,  12,  221,  760. 
Indwelling  of  Christ,  70,  368. 

of  the  Spirit,  213,  244,  260. 

600 


INDEX   OP   SUBJECTS. 

Ingratitude  lamented,  657,  558. 
Inspiration  of  Scriptui-e,  256,  li57. 
Intercession  of  Christ,  185 — 180. 
Invitations  to  sinners,  298 — 317. 
accepted,  318—321. 


Jehovah,  9,  12,  19,  100,  106. 

Journeying  to  heaven,  357,  G68,  670,  671,  734,  735,  739, 

740,  741,  742,  752,  755. 
Joy  in  Christ,  163,  363— .-^Se,  779,  782. 

in  God,  5,  22,  380,  771. 

of  conversion,  365,  36G,  370,  374,  378,  561,  764,  765, 
783,  791. 

of  revivals,  555,  564,  565. 
Julnlee,  300. 

Judgment,  702,  709,  717,  718,  720—729. 
Justice  of  God,  86,  91,  106. 
Justification  by  faith  in  Christ,  179,  300,  304,  311,  338— 

362,  790. 

K 

Kindness,  476— 485. 

Kingdom  of  Clirist,  190,  199,  479,  597. 

Kings  and  Priests,  526. 

Knowledge  A  Christ,  323,  345,  410,  771. 


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Labourers  for  Christ,  428 — 436. 
prayed  for,  5.38,  541. 
Languor  in  devotion,  248,  251. 
Latter-day  glory,  597—599,  601,  606—612. 
Law,  conviction  by,  271,  272,  291. 

love  of  the,  266,  407. 
Life,  brevity  of,  664 — 673. 
Living  to  Christ,  383— 392.  '       ' 

Looking  unto  Jesus,  219,  328,  770,  789. 
Longing  to  be  with  Christ,  135,  207,  742,  749,  751. 
Long-sufifering  of  God,  17,  19,  93,  122,  290,  299. 
Lord's  day,  31—60. 

prayer,  27. 

supper,  516—534,  772. 
Love,  Christian,  476 — 485. 

of  Christ,  164-169,222—224,  227—230,  526,  629, 
531   776  777. 

of  God,  17,  22,  25,  30,  85,  87,  88,  91,  96,  98,  120, 
124 129. 

to  Christ,  7^74—786. 

to  the  Church,  479,  490.         ' 

to  the  Scriptures,  256-260,  265,  266,  407. 
Loving-kindness,  756. 

601 


INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


M 

Majesty  of  God,  2,  8,  10,  12,  19,  100,  106. 
Man  lost,  268—272.  . 

mortal,  664r-G73. 

saved,  338—362. 
Manna,  heavenly,  207,  380,  520,  534. 
Marriage  hymn,  798.  • 

Meditation,  68,  397. 
Meeting  and  parting,  656 — 663. 
Mercies  acknowledged,  2,  10,  12,  65,  71,  118. 
Mercy,  God's,  11,  19,  85,  88,  800. 

pleaded  for,  151,  288—297,  325,  327,  329    - 
330,  332. 
Mercy-seat,  315,  325,  447,  462,  466,  472. 
Merit,  human,  disclaimed,  340,  342,  351,  360,  790. 
Millennium,  597,  598,  601—604,  608—612. 
Ministers,  535—548. 
Miracles  of  Christ,  150,  151,  154^-156. 
Missionaries,  600,  613,  614,  619. 
Missions,  597—621. 

home,  621. 
Morning  hymns,  61—65,  796. 
Mourning  for  sin,  166,  288—297,  357. 
Mutual  love,  476—478,  480,  482—485,  660,  661,  663. 

N 

National  hymns,  622—636,  799.  ' 

Nativity  of  Christ,  137—141,  145,  146. 
Nature  and  Grace,  22,  125,  126,  264. 
and  Scripture,  169,  261. 
declaring  God's  glory,  6,  101,  102,  169. 
Nearness  to  God,  37,  41,  52,  95,  187,  396. 

to  heaven,  668,  684,  7.39,  752. 
Needful,  one  thing,  275,  372,  575. 
Neglect  of  religion,  19,  275,  277,  280,  282—285. 
New  birth,  237,  247,  251,  254,  297,  298,  331. 

covenant,  341,  380,  758. 

heart,  272,  291,  297,  765. 

song,  206,  216,  366,  371,  374,  375,  756,  777,  780,  783. 

year,  643,  646—649. 
Now  the  accepted  time,  276,  278,  279,  282,  285—287,  307, 

308,  651. 


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Obedience  to  Christ,  406,  407,  414,  787. 
Obligations  to  Christ,  144,  166,  222,  383—392. 
Officers  of  the  church,  535 — 548.  - 
Old,  old  story,  345. 
Omnipotence  of  God,  9,  105. 

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INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


\\ 


Omn'presence  of  God,  82,  83. 

Omniscience  of  God,  80,  81. 

One  thing  needful,  275,  372,  575. 

Only  be'/  jve,  302,  310,  311,  340,  349,  356,  789,  790. 

Opening  of  houses  of  worship,  583 — 590. 

Ordination,  535 — 548. 

Overcoming  the  world,  395,  397,  417. 


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Pardon  enjoyed,  21G,  331,  340,  343,  300,  374,  776. 

implored,  288,  289,  290,  294,  295,  325,  326.  327, 
329   332. 
Parental  hymns,'  573,  574,  576,  578,  579,  582. 
Parting  hymns,  657,  659-  -662. 
Pastors,  535 — 548. 
Pattern,  Christ  our,  147,  152,  153,  158,  167,  505,  507,  509, 

512,  51.3,  770,  787. 
Peace  in  believing,  216,  220,  326,  350,  369,  370,  374,  376, 
445. 
in  death,  674—683,  687. 
Penitence,  19,  166,  288—297,  333,  349,  403. 
Perfections  of  God,  78—99,  106. 

Perseverance,  133,  134—136,  212,  257,  468-475,  488,  764, 
Piety,  active,  428—436,  477. 

early,  573—582. 
Pilgrimage,  Christian,  82,  357,  422,  425,  668,  734,  739. 
Pleasures  Ol'  religion,  370,  372,  375,  484. 
Poor,  pity  to  the,  477. 
Portion,  God  our,  382,  664,  737. 
Prayer,  447—467. 

for  ministers,  535 — 548. 
for  missionaries,  597,  609—611,  619,  621. 
for  revival,  549—556,  564r-568,  572. 
to  the  Trinity,  72—77. 
without  ceasing,  447,  459,  461. 
Predestination,  109,  129,  134,  757. 
Preparation  for  death,  286,  675,  677,  678,  690. 
Preservation  by  Christ,  335,  339,  376,  377,  766. 
Privileges,  Christian,  1,  447-451,  462,  464,  467. 
Progress,  Christian,  133,  134^-136,  212,  257,  468-475, 

488,  764. 
Promises,  the,  91,  130. 

pleading  the,  318,  325,  328,  .346,  459,  467,  552. 
Protection,  Divine,  90,  97,  107,  118,  127,  339,  355,  487. 
Providence,  10,  24,  27,  87,  104,  108,  117,  118,  424,  426. 
Provisions  of  grace,  8(5,  88,  91,  93,  124—128. 
Public  worship,  1 — 60. 

desire  for,  51,  52,  .55,  56. 
pleasures  of,  2,  5,  40,  50 — 52,  54,  57,  86. 
Purity  of  heart,  95,  399. 

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INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Qneen,  prayer  for  the,  799. 
Quickening  grace,  244,  254. 

Spirit,  233,  234,  244,  248,  254,  551,  568. 

■    me- 
nace, the  Christian,  439,  470,  690. 
Ransom,  Christ  our,  164,  179,  340,  696,  789. 
Redeemer,  10,  160—169,  225,  790. 
Regeneration,  234,  237,  247,  251,  254,  268.  . 

Re^  of  Christ,  190—200,  598,  606—611,  616,  618. 
Rejoicing  in  Christ,  9,  127,  163,  363—382. 
Religion,  importance  of,  372,  575,  673.  '  , 

Remembrance  of  Christ,  518,  521,  522,  531. 
Repentance,  282,  288—297,  333,  557,  561,  765. 

at  the  cross,  159,  160,  166. 
Resurrection  of  Christ,  170 — 181. 

of  Christians,  699,  700,  701,  709,  710. 
Rest  in  Christ,  212,  218,  316,  339—342,  349,  353,  355, 
367,  369,  373,  374,  376,  377,  393,  532,  770. 
i      in  heaven,  668,  732,  734,  741,  748,  752,  753. 
Revivals  of  religion,  549 — 572. 
Righteousness  impossible  by  law,  342,  360,  789,  790. 

robe  of,  347,  532. 
Room  for  sinners,  298,  308,  309. 


Sabbath,  31—60. 

earthly  and  heavenly,  47,  668,  736. 
Saints,  communion  of,  476,  478,  479,  480,  482. 

one  familjr,  691,  744. 
Sanctification  desired,  91,  393 — 417. 
Scriptures,  256—267. 
Seasons,  633,  636. 

Secret  prayer,  24,  68,  455,  456,  461. 
Sheep,  wandering,  760. 
Shortness  of  time,  604—673. 
Sickness   1 7  24 
Sin  confessed,  288—291,  294,  295,  562. 

forgiven,  17,  124,  318,  328,  332,  338,  343,  346,  349, 
356,  362,  788—790. 
Sons  of  God,  343,  762,  796. 
Souls,  winning,  337,  538. 
Submission,  Christian,  418 — 427. 
Substitution  of  Christ,  163—169,  349,  352,  789,  790. 
Sun  of  righteousness,  410,  569. 
Sunday  School  hymns,  573—582. 
Sympathy,  Christian,  476—485. 

of  Christ,  180,  188,  405. 

504 


53,  355, 
70. 


90. 


l46,  349, 


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I 


INDBX  OV  dUBJBOTS. 


Table  of  the  Lord,  516—534,  772. 

Taking  up  the  cross,  167,  440,  496,  .501,  ^^0^,  oOi,  .'»07. 

Teaching,  Divine,  148,  211,  256,  2.59,  261. 

Temperance,  637—641. 

Thanksgiving  hymns,  630—636. 

Threatenings,  275,  278,  280,  281,  282,  28.5,  286. 

Throne  of  grace,  24,  130,  449,  45.5,  464. 

Time,  brevity  of,  664—673. 

importance  of,  276,  278,  '?1[\  286,  670,  673. 
Titles  of  Christ,  138,  140,  144,  146,  149,  151,  206—219, 

770,  781,  783. 
Trials,  deliverance  from,  90,  101,  107,  113,  421,  454,  472. 
Trinity,  the,  72—77. 

Trouble,  help  in,  90.  97,  107,  109,  il3,  396,  405,  454. 
Trumpet,  gospel,  298,  300. 

the  judgment,  277,  282,  709,  718,  720,  722,  725. 
Truth,  Christ  the,  148,  211,  257,  385,  463. 
Types  of  Christ,  2.30,  380,  533. 

Unbelief,  187,  359. 

Unconverted  prayed  for,  549,  553,  5()5. 
sorrowed  over,  481,  550. 
warned,  273—287. 
Union,  Christian,  476,  479,  480,  482. 

with  Christ,  185,  342,  346,  348,  374,  :]S2,  391,  392, 
406,  408,  766—769. 
Universal  praise,  2,  5,  9,  12,  15,  800. 


Value  of  life,  286,  653. 

Vanity  of  the  world,  395,  397,  417,  653,  055,  661,  005,  666. 

Vine,  the  living,  348,  534,  769. 

Vows  made,  365,  384,  514. 

Walkmgby  faith,  104,  107,  109,  112. 

with  God,  398,  409. 
Warfare,  Christian,  437—446. 
Water  of  Ufe,  298,  301,  305,  30G. 
Way,  Christ  the,  211,  385,  463,  770. 
Weakness  deplored,  187,  188,  346,  L'59,  508,  771. 
Weary  invited,  310—312,  315,  316. 
Weeping,  Christ's,  157,  638. 

for  sin,  166,  289,  481,  5.50,  638. 
Will  of  God,  acquiesced  in,  24,  103,  108,  111,  418-426, 

427. 
Witness  of  the  Spirit,  250,  252,  4Q2. 

h2  505 


INDEY  OF  SUBJECTS, 

Word  of  God,  25G— 267. 

Work,  Chrietian,  428—436,  538,  793. 

Christ's  fmished,  164,  165,  351,  356,  789,  790. 
Worship,  desire  for,  51,  52,  55,  56. 
family,  61—71,  796,  797. 
\  pleasures  of,  2,  5,  40,  50 — 52,  54,  57,  86. 

universal,  2,  5.  9,  12,  15,  598,  800. 
Worthies,  following  departed,  74  J. 


Year,  elose  of  the,  642,  045,  650,  652. 

new,  643,  644,  646—649. 
Young,  importance  of  religion  to,  574,  575,  581,  750. 
prayed  for,  573,  574,  576,  579,  582. 

Zeal,  Christian,  429,  431—436,  793. 
Zion,  God's  habitation,  51,  489,  495. 
glories  of,  490,  492. 
prayed  for,  550,  554. 
J      prosperity  of,  561,  569 — 571. 
'      safety  of,  479,  487,  491,  493. 
triumphs  of,  479,  486. 


506 


790. 


86. 


750.