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FROM    THE   LIBRARY   OF 

REV.    LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,   D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED    BY    HIM    TO 

THE   LIBRARY   OF 

PRINCETON   THEOLOGICAL   SEMINARY 


Section        (o^>^>f 


^ 


COLLECTION 


OF 

HYMNS, 

I. V  TENDED    FOR    THE    USE    OF    THE 
CITIZENS    OF    ZION, 

WHOSE  PRIVILEGE  IT  IS  TO  SING  THE  HIGH  PRAISES 
OF  GOD, 

WHILE  PASSING  THROUGH  THE  WILDERNESS, 
TO  THEIR  GLORIOUS  INHERITANCE  ABOVE. 

BY    THOMAS     REED, 

MINISTER  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


Let  the  saints  be  joyful  in  glory,  let  them  sing  aloud  upon  their  beds  ;  let 
the  high  praises  of  God  be  in  their  mouth,  and  a  two  edged  sword 
in  their  hand.  Psalm  cxlix  5,  6, 

Let  the  inhabitants  of  the  Rock  sing,  let  them  shout  from  the  top  of  the 
mountains.  Isa  xlii,  11. 


NEW-YORK  : 
PRINTED  BY  W.  APPLEGATE,  257,  HUDSON-STREET. 

1835. 


AN  ADDRESS. 

To  the  Saints  of  the  Most  High  GOD,   the  free 
born  citizens  of  the  Heavenly  Jerusalem. 

Brethren  in  the  Lord  ! 

The  God  of  all  Grace,  having 
been  pleased  to  li  call  us  with  an  Holy  calling,  not 
according  to  our  works,  but  according  to  his  own 
purpose  and  grace,  given  us  in  Christ  Jesus, 
before  the  world  began  ;"  it  becometh  us  to  be 
thankful  unto  Him.  and  to  speak  good  of  his 
name;  to  shew  forth  his  salvation  from  day  to  day; 
to  declare  His  Glory  among  the  heathen,  and 
His  wonders  among  the  people. — Psm.  C.  3,  and 
XCVL  2,  3. 

Interested  as  we  are  in  all  the  covenant    bles- 
sings of  our  Most  Gracious  God  ;  heirs  as  we  are 

o  ... 

to  an  inheritance  that  is  incorruptible,  undented 
and  that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved  in  Heaven  for 
us,  and  secured  in  our  Adored  Head,  and  Saviour 
Christ  ;  we  cannot  but  rejoice  with  joy  unspeak- 
able and  full  of  Glory.  Our  songs  of  praise  are 
directed  to  the  Almighty  Author  of  all  our 
present  hope  and  future  blessedness,  who  is  none 
else  nor  less  than  the  Eternal  God,  revealed  as  He 
is  to  us,  in  the  Scriptures,  in  distinct  personalities, 
yet  one  undivided  essence  ;  the  Father,  the  Son 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  which  Three  aie  One.  I. 
John  V.  7.     We  are  at  times  happily  engaged  in 


contemplating  the  boundless  love  of  God  unto  us, 
even  when  we  were  dead  in  trespasses  and  sins  : 
and  we  are  yet  more  amazed  to  find  His  thoughts 
employed  in  decreeing  the  greatest  good  for  us, 
before  time  and  ourselves  had  being.  From  vast 
eternity  we  were  chosen  in  Christ,  set  up  and 
dignified,  and  blessed  in  Him  with  all  spiritual 
blessings.  And  we  are  sure,  amidst  all  things 
else  that  are  mutable  and  perishable,  these  great 
enactments  of  our  most  Gracious  God  remain 
unchanging,  and  unmoveable.  Neither  our  fall  in 
Adam,  nor  our  own  sin,  could  make  the  purpose 
of  God  without  effect.  Alteration  cannot  be  in  an 
infinite  mind.  Before  we  were  born,  or  had  done 
good  or  evil,  the  purpose  of  God  according  to 
election  stood,  and  stand  it  will  to  all  eternity. 
I  have  loved  thee  ivith  an  everlasting  love,  there- 
fore with  loving  kindness  have  I  drawn  thee. — 
Rom.  IX%  11.  Jerem.  XXXI.  3. 

And  indeed  God  hath  taken  occasion  from  our 
fall,  to  set  out  the  great  love,  wherewith  He  hath 
loved  us.  It  is  most  certain,  also,  that  had  we 
continued  as  we  were  first  created,  upright  and 
innocent,  the  great  blessings  God  had  given  us  in 
Christ  had  been  less  regarded  and  valued.  But 
our  unrighteousness  commends  the  righteousness  of 
God  :  and  our  great  sin,  His  far  greater  grace 
and  salvation.  How  can  we  help  rejoicing  who 
are  enabled  to  believe  these  things  1  To  whose 
hearts  the  Holy  Ghost  witnesses  their  truth,  and  of 
our  present  and  future,  yea,  eternal  interest  in 
them.     Though  in  this  tabernacle  we  groan,  yet 


in  our  inward  spirit  we  rejoice,  hoping  ere  long 
to  enter  upon  our  long  appointed  mid  long  prom- 
ised felicity,  which  God  that  cannot  lie  gave  us  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

VVe  sing  the  gl  >ries  of  redemption.  Our  ever 
blessed  Head  having  redeemed  us  from  death,  and 
ransomed  us  from  the  power  of  the  grave,  we 
boldly  ask,  Oh  !  death  !  where  is  thy  sting?  Oh! 
grave  whers  is  thy  victory  1  We  know  the  sting 
of  death  is  sin,  and  this  Jesus  took  away.  When 
He  died,  He  made  an  end  of  sin  ;  and  we  are 
freed  from  its  power  to  condemn.  It  exists  not  in 
the  sight  of  God,  as  the  word  clearly  witnesses. 
JYum.  XXII.  21.  Yea,  for  our  shame  we  have 
double,  and  for  confusion  we  rejoice  in  our  por- 
tion: in  our  Immanuel's  land,  we  possess  the 
double;  everlasting  joy  shall  be  unto  us.  ha.  LXI, 
7.  The  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  not  only  put  away 
our  sins,  by  making  ample,  completest  satisfaction 
to  God  for  them,  but  He  hath  wrought  out,  and 
brought  in  Everlasting  Rio-Jiteoitsness  for  us, 
Which  is  to  all  and  upon  all  them  that  believe,  there 
is  no  difference.  His  precious  blood  answers  every 
claim  of  the  Holy  Law,  and  His  perfect  obedience 
unto  death,  justifies  us  from  all  things,  from 
which  we  cculd  not  have  been  justified,  by  obedi- 
ence of  our  own  to  the  law  of  Moses.  God  our 
Father  hath  set  forth  Christ  the  propitiation  for 
our  sins,  and  declares  His  righteousness  also,  that 
He  might  be  just,  and  the  ju-tifier  of  Hoi  that 
believeth  in  Jesus.  Oh  what  a  Redemption  is 
this!    Rather,  what  a  Redeemer!  Blessed  Jesus , 


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can  we  do  otherwise  than  sing  of  Thee,  and  sing 
unto  Thee,  since  Thou  art  made  of  God  unto  us, 
wisdom,  righteousness,  sanctification,  and  redemp- 
tion. 

We  sing  the  love  that  revealed,  that  applied 
these  glorious  truths  to  our  minds— the  power 
that  quickened  us  when  we  were  dead  in  sins — 
that  taught  us  first  to  seek,  and  trust  in  the  Lord 
Jesus.  We  sing  Thy  praise.  Oh  Most  Holy 
and  Blessed  Spirit  of  Truth  !  Ten  thousand 
honors  are  thine  for  Thy  glorious  testify ings  of 
Christ.  Thou  didst  convince  us  of  our  sin ; 
Thou  didst  make  us  groan  for  deliverance  from 
its  guilt  and  power ;  Thou  didst  point  us,  yea, 
Thou  didst  lead  us  to  Christ  ;  and  didst,  and 
still  condescendingly  dost  witness  to  our  interest 
in  Him.  Oh  God  !  we  praise  Thee,  and  intreat 
of  Thee,  to  shed  abroad  the  love  of  the  Father 
and  of  Christ  in  our  hearts.  Make  self  more 
hateful,  and  Jesus  more  precious ;  and  may  we 
grow  up  into  Him  our  Living  Head  in  all  things  ; 
and  permit  the  poor  worm  who  is  now  writing  to 
the  citizens  of  Thy  Zion,  to  ask  Thy  blessing  on 
the  Hymns  that  follow.  Lord!  let  thine  Al- 
mighty unction  rest  on  them.  Give  Thy  children 
an  happy  understanding  of  the  great  things  of  Thy 
law.  May  Thy  word  4;  run  very  swiftly  ;"  and 
Jesus  and  His  great  salvation  be  the  theme  of 
every  song. 

Brethren  in  the  Lord!  thus  I  address  you  by 
reminding  you  briefly,  what  our  covenant  God 
in  Christ  hath  done  for  us,  and  what  He  is  unto 
us.     And  I  heartily  petition  our  adored  Lord  for 


you,  and  for  myself,  that  we  may  grow  in  grace 
and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
— that  we  may  live  most  happily  on  his  fulness — 
walking  as  pilgrims  on  the  earth,  till  our  great 
change  come.  Oh  !  may  we  have  much  of  the 
Lord's  presence  in  our  public  meetings  in  His 
name;  and  many  an  holy  longing  possess  our 
spirits  to  join  the  glorified  millions  around  the 
throne  of  our  exalted  Immanuel,  in  the  world  of 
blessedness. 

I  now  "  commend  you  to  God  and  to  the  word 
of  His  grace,  which  is  able  to  build  you  up,  and 
give  you  inheritance  among  them  that  are  sancti- 
fied ,"  and  remain, 

Your  servant  for  His  sake, 

THOMAS  REED, 

New- York,  October  26,  1834. 


HYMNS. 


For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit  of  bondage 
again  to  fear,  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of 
Adoption,  whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father. 

Rom.  viii.  15. 

BBA,  Father  !  Lord,  we  call  Thee, 
Hallow'd  name  from  day  to  day  ; 
'Tis  Thy  children's  riorht  to  know  Thee, 
None  but  children,  Abba  say  : 
This  high  priv'lege  we  inherit, 
First  Thy  gift,  and  then  Christ's  blood  ; 
God  the  Spirit,  to  our  spirit 
Witnesseth  we're  Sons  of  God. 

2  Abba's  love  rirst  gave  us  being, 
When  in  Christ,  in  that  vast  plan, 
Abba  chose  the  Church  in  Jesus, 
Long  before  the  world  began. 

Oh  what  love  the  Father  bore  us  ! 
Oh  how  precious  in  his  sight ! 
When  He  gave  His  Church  to  Jesus, 
Jesus  !  His  whole  soul's  delight. 

3  And  the  richest  stores  of  pardon, 
God  sets  forth  in  Christ  His  Son : 


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With  the  Spirit's  gra  ce  to  guide  us, 
Safe  to  bring  his  children  home. 
Abba,  Father  !  makes  all  certain, 
Both  by  word,  by  oath,  and  blood  ; 
Abba  saith  "  they  are  My  people," 
And  they  say,  "  the  Lord  's  my  God  !" 

Hence  through  all  our  changing  seasons, 
Trouble,  sorrow,  sickness,  woe  ; 
Nothing  changeth  God's  affection, 
Abba's  love  will  bring  us  through. 
Soon  shall  all  Thy  blood-bought  children 
Round  thy  Throne  their  anthems  raise  ; 
And  in  songs  of  rich  salvation, 
Shout  to  Abba  endless  praise. 


Jesus  Christ,  the  Amen — the  faithful  and  true 

ivitness.     Rev.  iii.  14. 

For  all  the  promises  of  God  in  Him  are  \jea%  and 

in  Him  Amen,  unto  the  glory  of  God  by  us. 

1  Cor.  i.  20. 

1  \Er&  bless  Thee.  0  Thou  Great  Amen  ! 
w  v     Jehovah's  pledge  to  sinful  men, 
Confirming  all  his  word  ; 
No  promises  are  doubtful  then, 
Since  all  are  Yea,  and  all  Amen, 
In  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ! 

CHORUS. 

Secur'd  in  this  the  Church  on  high, 
And  all  below  unceasing  cry 


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Amen  !  Amen !  Amen ! 
To  Thee,  0  Lord  !  all  praise  is  giv'n, 
The  loud  response  of  earth  and  heav'n, 

All  hail !  Thou  Great  Amen  ! 

2  Sweet  ordinance  of  God  to  bless, 

By  Him  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 

By  Him,  I  say  again  : 
This  mighty  Him  makes  all  things  sure, 
Through  life,  in  death,  and  evermore, 

In  Him,  the  Great  Amen ! 

CHORUS. 

Secur'd  in  this,  the  Church  &c. 

3  0  faithful  witness  of  our  God, 
Who  came  by  water  and  by  blood, 

Thou  art  the  Holy  One  ! 
Thy  record  must  for  ever  stand, 
Of  life  eternal  from  God's  hand, 

And  all  in  Thee  His  Son. 

CHORUS. 

Secur'd  in  this,  the  Church,  &c. 

4  Sweetly  Thy  verity's  we  hear, 
For  God's  Amen  dispels  all  fear  ; 

Thy  faithfulness  it  proves  ; 
And  while  such  grace  from  God  is  sljown, 
To  God's  Amen  we  add  our  own, 

Our  so  be  it  God  loves. 

CHORUS. 

Secur'd  in  this,  the  Church  &c. 

6  Ye  saints  of  God,  in  age  or  ymith, 
Who  swear  by  Him,  the  God  of  Truth, 


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By  Him  I  say  again  : 
Make  Him  whom  God  hath  made  to  you 
Your  Alpha,  and  Omega,  too, — 
God's  Christ  is  your  Amen  ! 

CHORUS. 

Secur'd  in  this,  the  Church  &c. 

Nor  less  above,  ye  heav'nly  host, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Give  praise  through  him  with  men  ; 
For  of  Him,  thro'  Him,  by  Him,  sure, 
The  Church  shall  glory  evermore, 

In  Him,  the  Great  Amen  ! 

CHORUS. 

Secur'd  in  this,  the  Church  &c. 


For  no  man  ever  yet  hated  his  own  flesh,  bat  nou- 
rislieth  and  cherisheth  it,  even  as  the  Lord  the 
Church."  Eph.v.  28,  29. 

1  TfW^HEN  first  at  God's  command, 

*  *     The  Church  came  up  to  view, 

In  his  eternal  mind, 

Chosen  in  Christ  and  true  ; 
The  Father  gave  her  to  his  Son, 
And  Christ  betroth'd  her  for  his  own. 

2  But  when  in  after  day, 
She  brake  his  holy  word, 
And  as  a  treach'rous  wife, 
Departed  from  her  Lord ; 


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He  brought  her  back,  tho'  hell  withstood, 
And  cleans'd  her  in  His  precious  blood. 

I       And  now  renew'd  by  grace, 
And  sav'd  from  hell  and  sin  ; 
She  learns  by  daily  proof, 
Her  daily  need  of  Him  ; 
Taught  by  the  Spirit  to  confess, 
The  Lord  her  only  righteousness. 

Yea  more,  to  crown  the  whole. 
And  God's  decrees  to  prove, 
Her  marriage  form'd  'ere  time, 
Eternity  can't  move  : 
Her  everlasting  song  is  this, 
44  Jesus  is  mine,  and  I  am  his." 

Yes  !  we  are  one  (she  cries) 

'Midst  all  my  leprous  state  ; 

And  no  man  ever  yet 

Was  known  his  flesh  to  hate  ; 
And  I'm  his  flesh  ;  our  oneness  proves : 
In  loving  me.  himself  he  loves. 

Nor  can  he  cease  to  love, 
'Tis  Jesus'  precept  this, 
"  Ye  Husbands  love  your  wives," 
And  will  not  Christ  love  his  ? 
Shall  others  cherish  and  refresh, 
And  Jesus  hide  from  his  own  flesh  ? 

Oh !  no,  Christ  loves  his  church ; 
His  glory  'tis  to  bless  ; 
B 


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He  cannot  love  her  more, 

Nor  will  he  love  her  less, 
In  his  sight  fair,  cleans'd  by  his  word, 
A  bride  adorned  for  her  Lord. 


Haste  thee,  escape  thither ;  jor  I  cannot  do  any 
thing  till  thou  be  come  thither:  therejore  the 
name  of  the  city  was  called  Zoar. 

Gen.  xix.  22. 

1  XTASTE,  sinner,  haste !  flee  to  the  throne, 
JLM.  Seek  the  Redeemer's  face  ; 

Jesus  is  there,  to  bless  his  own, 
And  waits  to  give  out  grace. 

2  Tell  him  a  brother  seeks  his  love, 

A  brother's  claims  make  known  ; 
Jesus  the  name  will  not  disprove, 
Nor  will  those  claims  disown. 

3  He  knows  thee  well ;  He  knows  thy  case  ; 

And  what  thy  sorrows  be  ; 
Midst  thousands  which  surround  the  place, 
Jesus  will  lo@k  on  thee. 

4  Tell  him,  He  knows  what  sorrows  are, 

He  felt  of  human  fears  : 
"When  He,  Himself,  deep  sufferings  bore, 
And  pour'd  forth  cries  and  tears. 


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5  Tell  him  all  this,  nor  cease  thy  cry. 

Until  He  mercy  show  ; 
Thousands  have  found  it,  so  have  I, 
And  thou  shall  find  it  too. 

6  Jesus  !  to  thee,  thy  brethren  bow, 

Lord  manifest  thy  love  ; 
Is  not  to  thee,  thy  church  below, 
As  dear  as  thine  above  ? 


For  we  are  members  of  his  body,  of  his  flesh,  and 
of  his  bones.     Eph.  v.  30, 

1  TLW OW  precious  that  truth  to  my  soul, 
JQL  That  Christ  and  his  people  are  one  ; 
He  the  life-giving  head  to  the  whole, 

They  members,  and  bone  of  his  bone, 
An  union  so  firm  and  so  sure, 

Not  Satan  nor  sin  can  undo ; 
In  Jesus  the  whole  is  secure, 

'Cause  He  lives,  they  shall  live  too. 

2  This  union  brings  with  it  all  bliss, 

Secur'd  as  it  is  by  Christ's  pow'rs  ; 
We  take  part  in  all  that  is  His, 

And  Jesus  in  all  that  is  our's. 
Hence  I,  a  poor  creature  so  mean, 

And  in  myself  nothing  but  sin. 
In  Jesus  am  perfectly  clean, 

And  holy  and  righteous  in  him* 


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3  Moreover,  his  love  is  so  meet, 

'Tis  human,  'tis  also  divine  ; 
I  call  it  his  Jesu-love  sweet, 

Which  flows  from  his  heart  into  mine. 
Not^  the  love  of  the  Godhead  alone, 

Nor  that  only  human  in  heart ; 
But  the  union  of  both,  forming  one, 

In  the  person  of  Christ  to  impart. 

I  To  have  this  from  others  none  can, 

To  angels  'twere  folly  to  go  ; 
They  know  not  the  feelings  of  man, 

They've  felt  not  what  means  human  woe 
But  Jesus  both  knows  and  hath  felt 

What  marks  ail  our  sorrows  and  fears, 
When  here  in  his  flesh  he  once  dwelt, 

And  offer'd  strong  cryings  and  tears: 

Ye  children  of  God  and  the  Lamb, 

Remember  when  sorrows  press  sore, 
Your  Jesus  did  once  feel  the  same, 

When  conflicts  and  trials  he  bore. 
And  still  his  redeemed  should  know, 

He's  Jesus  the  same  in  his  love  ; 
The  foot  can't  be  crushed  below. 

And  the  head  be  unconscious  above  ! 

And  what  a  sweet  thought  for  to  bear 
By  all  where  his  grace  he  hath  giv'n, 

His  poorest  on  earth  is  as  dear 
To  him  as  his  greatest  in  heav'n  ; 

The  merits  and  worth  of  his  blood 
Are  equal  below  and  above  ; 


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As  soon  might  he  cease  to  be  God, 
As  Jesus  might  cease  in  his  love. 

7  Great  Father  of  mercies,  we  bow 

With  thanks  for  our  Headship  above  ; 
Nor  less,  Holy  Spirit,  do  thou 

Accept  of  our  praise  for  thy  love  ! 
To  the  Three  glorious  Persons  in  God, 

Whose  sov'reignty  all  shall  adore  ; 
Through  Chrisr,  and  by  faith  in  his  blood, 

Be  glory  and  praise  evermore  ! 

6  (C.  M.) 

Now  therefore  arise,  O  Lord  God  into  Thy  rest- 
in°>  place,  Thou,  and  the  Ark  of  Thy  strength; 
let  Thy  priests,  O  Lord  Cod,  be  clothed  with 
salvation,  and  let  Thy  Saints  rejoice  in  good- 
ness.    2  Chron.  vi.  41. 

1  A  RISE,  0  King  of  Grace,  arise, 
JijL  And  enter  to  thy  rest ! 

Lo  !  Thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  bless'd. 

2  Enter  with  all  Thy  glorious  Train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  word  ; 

All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain, 

Could  no  such  grace  affurd. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  Thy  love  impart, 

Here  let  Thy  praise  be  spread  ; 
B2 


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Bless  the  provisions  of  Thy  house, 
And  fill  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign  ; 

Let  God's  anointed  shine; 
Justice  and  truth  His  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  pow'r  divine. 

5  Here  let  Him  hold  a  lasting  throne  ; 

And  as  His  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  His  crown, 
And  shame  confound  His  foes, 

7  (S.  M.) 

JYoiv  unto  Him  who  is  able  to  keep  us  from  falling, 
and  to  present  us  faultless  bejorc  the  throne  of 
His  Glory  icith  exceeding  joy.     Jude  24. 

1  FllO  God,  the  only  Wise, 

_BL     Oiu*  Saviour,  and  our  King  ; 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies, 
Their  cheerful  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  His  Almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  His  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 
Unblemish'd,  and  complete ; 
Before  the  glory  of  His  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 


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A      Then  all  the  chosen  seed, 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne  ; 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  His  Grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5       To  our  Redeemer  God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs  ; 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

8  (C  M.) 

•3  New  Song  to  the  Lamb  that  was  slain* 
o 

1  T»EHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
S3  Amidst  his  Father's  throne  : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 

And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around, 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Eternal  Father !  who  shall  look 

Into  thy  sacred  will  ] 
Who  but  the  Son  shall  take  that  book 
And  open  ev'ry  seal. 

4  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain* 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head. 


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5  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  pris'ners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

6  The  worlds  of  Nature  and  of  Grace, 

Are  put  beneath  Thy  pow'r: 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 
And  bring  the  promised  hour. 

•  9  (L.  M.) 

The  Triumph  of  Faith  ;  or  Christ's  unchangeable 
Love.     Rom.  viii.  33,  &c. 

1  "^tM^HO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  ? 

w  w     ?Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls, 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell  ? 
'Tis  Christ  that  suffer'd  in  their  stead ; 
And  their  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead  ! 

3  He  lives  !  he  lives  !  and  sits  above, 
For  ever  interceding  there  : 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love  1 
Or,  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

4  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 


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He  that  hath  lov'd  us,  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conq'rors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  pow'r, 
It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour ; 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope, 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop* 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  pow'rs  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  love. 

10  (C  M.) 

Spiritual  Apparel — The  Robe  of  Righteousness^ 
and  Garments  of  Salvation.     Isa.  lxi.  10. 

1  ^^W  Lord,  awake  my  heart  and  tongue, 
^LF  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice, 

In  God  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  would  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine  : 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  His  grace  to  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 


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4  How  far  this  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear ! 
These  ornaments  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
How  white  the  garments  are  ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope,  and  every  grace  ; 

But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 

The  robe  of  righteousness. 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  array'd 

By  the  great  Sacred  Three  ! 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

11  (C.  RI.) 

Hope  of  Heaven  by  the  Resurrection  of  Christ 

1  Peter  i.  3—5. 

1  "RLESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
JLP  The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 

Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais'd. 
His  majesty  ador'd. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son, 

And  calPd  Jhim  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  should  see  the  dust, 


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Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserv'd  against  that  day  ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undehTd, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  pow'r  of  God  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come  ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here, 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 


12  (L.  M.) 

The  Christian  Race.     Isa.  xl.  28,  &c* 

1  ^k  LORD  awake  our  souls  to  praise, 
^-^  Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone  ? 
And  let  us  run  the  heavenly  race, 

And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  straight  and  thorny  road, 
And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. — 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  pow'r 
Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 

And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 


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4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 
Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply ;' 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 
We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

13  (L.  M.) 

Electing  Grace  ;  or,  Saints  beloved  in  Christ, 

Eph.  i.  3,  &c. 

1  JESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name  ; 
•J    Thy  God  and  ours  are  both  the  same  ; 
What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  his  Son  I 

2  "  Christ  be  my  first  elect,"  he  said, 
Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  head, 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth, 

Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 

To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin  ; 
Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 
11  Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed." 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons, 

Bom  by  degrees,  but  chose  at  once  ; 


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A  new  regenerated  race 

To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace, 

5  With  Christ  our  Lord  we  share  our  part 
In  the  affection  of  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  removed, 
11  Secur'd  in  Christ  his  first-belov'd." 

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Christ  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  worshipped  by 
Saints  and  Angels.     Rev.  v.  11,  &c. 

1  ^lOME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
^y   With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 

But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  ;" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  hearts  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  The  Saints  and  Angels  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 
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15  (L.  M.) 

1  nHHOU  who  my  soul  admires  above 

-■-  All  earthly  joy,  and  earthly  love, 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know, 
Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pasture  grow  ? 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock  ? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep, 
Among  them  rest,  among*  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown  ? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

16  (L.  M.) 

The  Banquet  of  Love.     Solomon's  Song,  li.  1—7. 

1  "OEHOLD  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here, 
-U  The  Lilly  which  the  vallies  bear  ; 
Behold  the  Tree  of  Life  that  gives 
Refreshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 

2  Amongst  the  thorns  as  lillies  shine  ; 
Amongst  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine ; 
So  in  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  proves, 
Amidst  a  thousand  meaner  loves. 


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3  Heneathhis  cooling  shade  I  sat, 

To  shield  me  from  the  burning  heat ; 
Of  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  forest, 
To  feed  my  eyes,  and  please  my  taste. 

4  Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  place 
Where  stands  the  banquet  of  his  grace ; 
He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  he  spread. 

5  Lord  never  from  my  soul  depart, 
Make  thine  abode  within  my  heart, 
Let  nothing  cause  Thee  once  to  move, 
Nor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  love, 

17  (L.  M.) 

The  Coronation  of  Christ,  and  Espousals  of  tht 
Church.     Solomon's  Song  iii.  2. 

1  TXAUGHTERS  of  .Zion,  come,  behold 
JL'  The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church,  with  joys  unknown, 
Plac'd  on  the  head  of  Solomon, 

2  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring  , 
Accept  the  well-deserv'd  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

3  Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Like  the  dear  hour  when  from  above 
We  first  receiv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 


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4  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 
Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay, 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

5  Each  following  minute,  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 
Till  we  are  rais'd  to  sing  thy  name 

At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

6  0  that  the  months  would  roll  away, 
And  bring  that  coronation-day  ! 

The  King  of  Grace  shall  fill  the  throne, 
With  all  his  Father's  glories  on. 

18  (L.  M.) 

The  Love  of  Christ  to  the  Church  in  his  Lan- 
guage and  Provisions.  Solomon's  Song  vii. 
5—13. 

1  l^TOW  in  the  gall'ries  of  his  grace 

-i-^i   Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says  ; 
"  How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight ! 
<c  My  love  how  pleasant  for  delight." 

2  Kind  is  thy  language,  sovereign  Lord  ! 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word  ; 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows,  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

2  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  most  securely  sleep, 


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To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
And  makes  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  These  are  the  joys  he  let  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below; 
Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love, 
But  keeps  his  noblest  feast  above. 

5  In  Paradise  within  the  gates 
An  higher  entertainment  waits  ; 
Fruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  store, 
Where  we  shall  feed,  and  thirst  no  more. 

19  (C.  lit) 

ChrisVs  Compassion  to  the   Weak  and  Tempted. 
Heb.  iv.  15,  16,  and  v.  7.     Matt.  xii.  20. 

1  "^tJKTITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

*»     Of  our  High  Priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touch' d  with  a  sympathy  within 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless ,  innocent,  and  pure 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 
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4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  [He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame  ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.] 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power, 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace. 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

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Salvation  by  Grace  in  Christ.     2  Tim.  i.  9,  10* 

1  "f^TOW  to  the  power  of  God  supreme, 
JL^i  Be  everlasting  honours  given, 

He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name) 
He  calls  our  wand'ring  feet  to  heaven, 

2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 
But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  began 
To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die  ; 
He  gave  us  Grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 
Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 


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4  Jesus  the  Lord  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known; 
Declares  the  great  transactions  past, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

21  (C.  M.) 

The  Death  and  Burial  of  a  Saint. 

1  TtM^HY  do  we  mourn  departed  friends 

w  w     Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
?Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms, 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  softened  every  bed  : 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way  : 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 


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22  (C.  M.) 

/  am  the  Vine,  ye  are.  the  Branches: — Withonf 
Me  ye  can  do  nothing.     Jesus. 

I  the  Lord  do  keep  it:  I  will  water  it  every  mo- 
ment :  lest  any  hurt  it,  I  will  keep  it  night  and 
day.     Isa.  xxvii.  3. 

1  T  ESUS  !  Immutably  the  same, 
O    Thou  true  and  living  Yine; 
Around  Thy  all-supoorting  stem,. 

My  feeble  arms  I  twine. 

2  I  can  do  nothing  without  Thee — 

My  strength  is  wholly  Thine  : 
My  great  rejoicing  lies  in  this, 
I'm  branch  in  Thee  the  Yine. 

3  Upon  my  leaf  when  parch'd  with  heatr 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop  : 
The  plant  Thine  Heav'nly  Father  set, 
Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 

4  Each  moment  water'd  by  Thy  care, 

And  fenc'd  with  pow'r  Divine  ; 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  Thine, 


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23  (L.  M.) 

The  Sight  of  God  and  Christ  in  Heaven. 

iTKESCEND  from  Heaven,  immortal  Dove, 
JLW  Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 
And  mount  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things  : 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul, 

3  0  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 

Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne  ! 

There  sits  our  Saviour  crown'd  with  light, 

Cloth'd  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  Man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all, 

5  Oh  !  what  immortal  joys  they  feel, 
While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  ev'ry  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King. 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear 
That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love  ! 


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24  (C.  M.) 

Redemption  by  Price  and  Power* 

1  ■"  ESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above 
*9    My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 

And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord* 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  quench'd  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 

3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 

From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 
Where  hell  and  horror  reigns, 

4  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb* 

And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name* 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

25  (S.  M.) 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

1       ^lOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
^J  And  let  our  joys  be  known  t 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord^ 
And  thus  surround  the  throne* 


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2  [The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  the  place ! 

Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less.] 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 
That  never  knew  our  God, 

But  fav'rites  of  the  heavenly  King, 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  God  that  rules  the  sky, 
And  thunders  when  he  please, 

Who  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  sea. 

4>       This  awful  God  is  ours  ; 
Our  Father,  and  our  Love  ; 
He  will  send  down  His  heav'nly  pow'rs. 
To  carry  us  above. 

6       Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

25  (L.  M.) 

Christ's  Sufferings  and  Glory. 

1   TVTOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise, 
JL^i   To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  I 
Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays, 
Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 


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2  Sing,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light. 
And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above, 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight, 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love  ! 

3  Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth, 
He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high  ; 
He  came  t'  atone  Almighty  wrath; 
Jesus  the  God  was  born  to  die. 

4  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death, 
Th'  Almighty  captive  pris'ner  lay, 
TV  Almighty  captive  left  the  earth, 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

5  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
t    Jesus  the  God  exalted  reigns  ; 

His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains. 

26  (L.  M.) 

Glory  and  Grace  in  the  Person  of  Christ. 

1  IVTO  W  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 

■i-^  Lord!  wake  my  soul,  and  wake  my  tongue; 

Hosanna  to  the  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 


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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  When  shall  I  reach  the  happy  place 
"Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ! 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold  ! 


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God's  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness, 

1  1%M~Y  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
AwJL  The  life  of  my  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  He  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun, 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  His. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
D 


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Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord* 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 
Pd  break  through  every  foe; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through* 


23  (L.  M.) 

Christ  the  Life  of  His  People. 
1    nnHOU,  only  sov'reign  of  my  heart 


My  Jesus  !  my  Almighty  Friend  I 
O  keep  me  near  Thy  loving  heart ; 
On  Thee  alone  my  hopes  depend. 


2  Whither,  Oh  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wand'rer  from  my  gracious  Lord  ! 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  My  Life— Eternal  Life  Thou  art— 
On  thee  my  fainting  spirit  lives  : 
And  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  Lord,  my  Life,  outweighs  them  all, 


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5  Thou  art  my  peace,  my  endless  joy  : 
My  Jesus,  Saviour,  all  Divine  : 
Secure  in  Thee  I  cannot  die, 
For  Life,  eternal  Life  is  Thine. 


29  (C  M.) 

Doubts  scattered ;  or,  Spiritual  Joy  restored. 

1  TJTENCE  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  be- 
JL  JL  And  leave  me  to  my  joys  ;  [gone> 
My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  my  God, 

And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

2  Darkness  and  doubts  had  veiPd  my  mind, 

And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears, 
Till  sovereign  grace  with  shining  rays, 
DispelPd  my  gloomy  fears. 

3  0  what  immortal  joys  I  felt, 

And  raptures  all  divine, 
When  Jesus  told  me,  I  was  His  ! 
And  my  Beloved  mine  ! 

4  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 

And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain  : 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour  of  thy  face, 
Revives  my  joys  again. 


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30  (C  M.) 

Redemption  and  Protection  from  Spiritual  Ene- 
nties. 

1  "WMTY  soul  would  rise  with  joyful  pow'rs, 
ITM.  And  triumph  in  my  God  : 

My  voice  would  wake,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  He  rais'd  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
He  fixed  my  standing  so  secure 
My  soul  delights  to  tell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love, 

Beneath  my  soul  he  plac'd  : 
And  on  the  Rock  of  Ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  bless'd  abode 

Is  walPd  around  with  grace : 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

6  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  spite, 
And  all  his  legions  roar, 
Almighty  mercv  guards  my  life, 
And  bounds  his  raging  power, 

6  My  soul  would  rise,  my  voice  would  praise, 
And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing, 


41 

Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

31 

God  Ml)  and  in  AIL     Psalm  Ixxiii.  25. 

MY  God,  my  life,  my  love  ! 
To  Thee,  to  Thee  I  call ; 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here, 
If  thou  depart,  His  hell. 

The  smilings  of  thy  face, 
How  amiable  they  are  ! 
'Tis  heav'n  to  rest  in  thine  embrace, 
And  no  where  else  but  there. 

Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 
Where  all  my  pleasures  roll, 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

32  (C  M.) 

The  Examples  of  Christ  and  the  Saints. 

GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 
Within  the  veil,  and  see 
D2 


42 

The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears  ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came, 

They  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  he  trod, 

(His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast) 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess'd  the  promis'd  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 

For  his  own  pattern  giv'n  : 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heav'n. 


33  (C.  M.) 

The  Elect  One  in  Christ. 

1  \^S7"HY  should  the  saints  be  fill'd  with  dread* 
w  ¥    Or  why  distress'd  with  need^s  fear  ? 
Heav'n  can't  be  full,  that  holds  the  Head, 
Till  ev'ry  member  ?s  present  there. 


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2  In  heav'n  the  Head — the  members  here, 
Ten  thousand,  thousand,  yet  but  One  ! 
So  far  asunder,  yet  so  near 

Some  yet  unborn — some  round  ihe  throne. 

3  Ere  Angels  fell,  or  time  had  birth, 
Or  God  to  being  spake  the  earth  ; 

In  Christ  as  Head,  the  saints  were  chose 
One  glorious  body  to  compose, 

4  Eternal  as  His  Father's  throne, 

Christ  and  His  Church  were  view'd  as  One ! 
And  from  this  union  sweetly  flows 
Most  glorious  grace  for  worst  of  woes. 

5  He  as  our  Head,  and  Husband,  too, 
Paid  ail  to  Law  and  Justice,  due  ; 
And  now  ascended  to  His  throne, 
Our  names  in  heav'n  will  surely  own. 

6  Then  let  our  souls  in  humble  praise, 
To  Jesus  lasting  anthems  raise  ; 
And  love  eternal  be  our  song, 
While  endless  ages  roll  along. 

3&  (L.  M.) 

Crucifixion  to  the  World  by  the  Cross  of  Christ, 

1   "WS7HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
w  W     On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 


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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. 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ! 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small  ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

35  (C.  M.) 

Divine  Love  making  a  Feast,  and  calling  in  the 
Guests.     Luke  xiv.  17,  22,  23. 

1  ¥¥OW  sweet  and  lovely  is  the  place 
JL-1  With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 

The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts  and  all  pur  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry  with  thankful  tongues, 
"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  ? 

3  i;  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

"  And  enter  while  there's  room  ; 


45 

44  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
*  And  rather  starve  than  come  1" 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 
That  sweetly  forc'd  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refus'd  to  taste, 
And  perislrd  in  our  sin, 

36  (L.  M.) 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  the  ever-blessed  Trinity,  God 
the  Father,  Son  and  Spirit. 

1  "OLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
JLE   To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  Endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  ihee,  great  Son  of  God  ! 
From  whose  dear  wrounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise, 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woe 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit  we  adore  , 
That  sea  of  life,  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 


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37  (C.  M.) 

Light  in  Darkness. 

1  jTi  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
^JT  His  wonders  to  perform  : 

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

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

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

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

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

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

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

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour  ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 


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38  (C.  M.) 

Grace  Experienced* 

1  ^"Kpl*  hast  thou,  Lord,  in  tender  love, 
%M  Prevented  my  request, 

And  sent  thy  Spirit  from  above 
An  unexpected  gue  st : 

2  Oft,  when  my  pray'r  was  scarce  begun, 

Thou  didst  thy  fire  impart, 
And  make  thy  panning  mercy  known, 
And  seal  it  on  my  heart* 

3  Why  this  profusion  of  thy  grace 

To  such  a  worm  as  me  ? 
Father,  I  ask,  in  fix'd  amaze, 
Explain  the  mystery  ! 

4  Why  dost  Thou,  to  a  sinner's  cry, 

Incline  thy  pitying  ear  1 
Thou  hear'st  my  Advocate  on  high, 
And  wilt  for  ever  hear. 

39  (S.  M.) 

Grace. 


'G 


Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 
Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 


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2  Grace  first  contriv'd  a  way, 

To  save  rebellious  man  : 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wond'rous  plan. 

3  'Twas  grace  that  wrote  my  name, 

In  thy  eternal  book  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took, 

5  Grace  forc'd  my  wand 'ring  feet 
To  tread  the  heav'nly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  Imeet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow  ; 
'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days  ; 
It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

40  (P.  M.) 

Encouragement  to  the  Weak  in  Faith. 

1  XTE  Souls  that  are  weak,  and  helpless,  and 
•*-  poor, 

Who  know  not  to  speak,  much  less  to  do  more  % 


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Lo  !  here's  a  foundation  for  comfort  and  peace, 
In  Christ  is^  salvation — the  Kingdom  is  His. 

2  With  power  He  rules,  and  wonders  performs, 
Gives  conduct  to  fools,  and  courage  to  worms, 
Beset  by  sore  evils  without  and  within, 

By  legions  of  devils,  and  mountains  of  sin. 

3  Then  be  not  afraid  ;  all  power  is  giv'n, 

To  Jesus  our  Head,  in  earth  and  in  heav'n  ; 
Through  Him  we  shall  conquer  the  mightiest 

foes  ; 
Our  Captain  is  stronger  than  all  that  oppose. 

4  His  pow'r  from  above  He'll  kindly  impart ; 
So  free  is  His  love,  so  tender  His  heart  : 
Redeem'd  by  His  merit,  we're  wash'd  in  His 

blood, 
Renew'd  be  Hisspirit,  we've  power  with  God. 

5  Reign  o'er  us  as  King,  accomplish  thy  will, 
And  pow'rfully  bring  us  forth  from  all  ill ; 

Till  falling  before  Thee,  we  laud  thy  lov'd  name, 
Ascribing  the  glory  to  God,  and  the  Lamb. 

41  (CM.) 

Jesus,  Lord  of  all. 


A 


LL  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name ! 
Let  Angels  prostrate  fall  ; 
E 


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j^  Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 

And  crown  him — Lord  of  All. 

2  Sinner's  redeem'd  a  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransom'd  of  the  fall  : 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  All. 

3  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call  ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesus'  rod, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  All. 

4  Sinners  where  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall  ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him — Lord  of  all. 

5  Redeem'd  of  ev'ry  tribe,  and  tongue, 
X'      Before  Him  prostrate  fall ; 

Join  in  the  Everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him— Lord  of  All. 

42  (L.  M.) 

Imputed  Righteousness. 

1     JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness, 
W    My  beauties  are,  my  glorious  dress  ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds  in  these  array'd, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 


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2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 

11  Jesus  hath  liv'd,  hath  died,  for  me  !" 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
Fully  through  thee,  absolv'd  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

4  Thus  Abraham  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood, 
Saviour  of  Sinners,  Thee  proclaim, 
Sinners,  of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

5  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years  ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
'Tis  everlasting — ever  new. 

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Mercy. 

1  FW1HY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my 

-■-  song, 

The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  my  tongue; 
Thy  free  grace  alone  from  the  first  to  the  last, 
Has  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 

2  Without  thy  sweet  mercy,  I  could  not  live  here  ; 
Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair  . 


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But,  through    thy    free    goodness,  my   spirits 

revive. 
And  he  that  first  made  me,  still  keeps  me  alive. 

3  AVhene'er  I  mistake,  thy  kind  mercy  begins 
To  melt  me,  and  then  I  can  mourn  for  my  sins . 
And,  led  by  the  Spirit  to  Jesus's  blood, 

My  sorrows  are  dried,  and  my  strength  is  re- 
new'd. 

4  Thy  mercy  is  more  than  a  match  for  my  heart, 
Which  wonders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  depart ; 
Dissolved  by  thy  sun-shine,  I  fall  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I  found. 

5  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell  , 
Of  mercy  I'D  sing,  of  thy  mercy  I'll  tell  ; 
'Twas  Jesus  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on   the 

tree, 
That  open'd  the  channel  of  mercy  for  me. 


■ 


6  Great  Father  of  mercies  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  covenant-love  of  thy  crucified  Son  : 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  whisper  divine, 
Seals  mercy,  and  pardon,   and    righteousness 
mine. 

44  fL.  M.) 

Hymn  for  the  Lord's  Day  :   Christ  the  Good 
Shepherd. 

1   nn HANKS  to  thy  name,  0  Lord,  that  we 
J-    One  glorious  Sabbath  more  behold  ; 


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Dear  Shepherd,  let  us  meet  with  Thee, 
Among  thy  sheep  in  this  thy  fold. 

2  Gather  the  lambs  into  thine  arms, 

And  satisfy  their  ev'ry  want  : 
And  those  with  young,  defend  from  harms, 
And  gently  lead  them  lest  they  faint. 

3  Put  forth  thy  shepherd's  crook,  and  stay 

Thy  wand'ring  sheep,  and  bring  them  back  ; 
Oh !  bring  the  wand'ring  home  to-day, 
And  save  them  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 

4  Oh !  let  thy  Sheep  before  Thee  here, 

Thro'  Thee  the  door  now  enter  in  : 
Find  pasture  with  our  Saviour  dear, 
Sav'd  from  the  guilt,  and  power  of  sin. 

5  Dear,  tender  hearted  shepherd,  look, 

And  let  our  wants  thy  bowels  move ; 
And  kindly  lead  thy  little  flock, 
To  the  sweet  pastures  of  thy  love. 

45  (L.  M.) 

Christ  Ml  in  M. 


1 


IN  Christ  my  treasure's  all  contahVd  ; 
By  Him  my  feeble  soul  's  sustain'd  ; 
From  Him  I  all  things  do  receive. 
Through  Him  my  soul  does  daily  live. 


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2  With  Him  I  daily  love  to  walk, 
Of  Him  my  soul  delights  to  talk ; 
On  Him  I'd  cast  my  ev'ry  care  : 
Like  Him  one  day  I  shall  appear. 

3  Bless  Him,  my  soul,  from  day  to  day  ; 
Trust  Him  to  bring  thee  on  thy  way : 
Give  Him  thy  poor,  weak,  sinful  heart ; 
With  Him,  0  never,  never  part, 

4  Take  Him  for  strength  and  righteousness, 
Make  Him  thy  refuge  in  distress  ; 
Love  Him  above  all  earthly  joy, 

And  Him  in  every  thing  employ. 

5  Praise  Him  in  cheerful,  grateful  songs, 
To  Him  your  highest  praise  belongs; 
To  Him  who  does  your  heav'n  prepare, 
And  Him  you'll  praise  for  ever  there. 

46  (C.  M.) 

God's  Covenant. 

1  "IMTY  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 
ITA  Abides  for  ever  sure  ! 

And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  What  though  my  house  be  not  with  Thee, 

As  nature  could  desire  ; 
To  nobler  joys  than  nature  givea 
Thy  servant  shall  aspire. 


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3  My  cares,  I'd  cast  them  all  on  Thee, 

Take  them,  dear  Lord,  Thou  must  5 
Well  may  I  leave  my  all  with  Him, 
With  whom  my  soul  I  trust. 

4  Pd  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will ; 

For  all  that  will  is  love  ; 
And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I'd  wait  the  light  above, 

5  Thy  cov'nant  in  the  darkest  gloom, 

Shall  heav'n!y  rays  impart ; 
Which,  when  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
Shall  warm  my  chilling  heart, 

47  (L.  M.) 

Following  Christ. 

1  1TESTJS,  my  all  to  heav'n  is  gone, 
•*    He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  Him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  way  that  leads  from  banishment ; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  had  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  had  been, 
Opprest  with  unbelief  and  sin. 


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4  The  more  I  strove  against  their  pow'r, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou  blest  Lamb, 
Shall  take  me  to  Thee  as  I  am  : 
Nothing  but  sin  I  Thee  can  give  ; 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  God !" 

48  (C.  M.) 

The  Sting  of  Death  destroyed  in  the  Death  of 
Christ. 

1  ^t)tt/"HY  should  we  shrink  at  Jordan's  flood, 

W    Or  dread  the  unknown  way? 
See,  yonder  rolls  a  stream  of  blood 
That  bears  the  curse  away ! 

2  Death  lost  his  sting  when  Jesus  died, 

When  Jesus  left  the  ground  ; 
Disarm'd,  the  King  of  Terrors  fled, 
And  felt  a  mortal  wound. 

3  And  now  his  office  is  to  wait, 

Releasing  saints  from  sin ; 


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A  porter,  at  the  heav'nly  gate, 
To  welcome  pilgrims  in. 

4  And,  though  his  pale  and  ghastly  face 
May  seem  to  frown  the  while. 
We  soon  shall  see  the  King  of  Grace, 
And  He'll  for  ever  smile  ! 


49  (C.  M.) 

Happiness  in  Christ. 

1   f\  DEAREST  Lord,  take  Thou  my  heart; 
^-^  Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  Thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  Thee  ? 

3  'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  to  taste  thy  love, 
To  feel  thy  quick'ning  grace  : 
And  the  blest  heav'n,  I  hope  above, 
Is  there  to  see  thy  face. 

50  (L.  M.) 

Unchangeable  Love. 

1  "W^TTHEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind, 
w  w     And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Redeemer,  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears* 


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2  Strait  I  upbraid  my  wand'ring  heart, 

And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be, 
So  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 

Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  Thee, 

3  0  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught, 

What  still  I  am  so  slow  to  learn; 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ; 

But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 

Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But  oh  !  my  Lord,  one  look  from  Thee, 

Subdues  the  disobedient  will, 
'Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  willing  to  forgive. 

As  I  am  ready  to  repine  ; 
Thou  therefore  all  the  praise  receive, 
Be  shame  and  self  abhorrence  mine. 

51  (C.  M.) 

Parting. 
1    IPLEST  be  the  dear  uniting  love 
A*  That  will  not  let  us  part ; 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove, 
We  still  are  join'd  in  heart. 


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2  Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints  we  go : 
And  still  in  Jesu's  footsteps  tread, 
And  do  his  will  below  ; 

3  0  let  us  ever  walk  in  Him, 

And  nothing  know  beside  ! 
Nothing  desire,  nor  aught  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified. 

4  Closer,  and  closer  let  us  cleave  ; 

To  his  belov'd  embrace  : 
Out  of  his  fulness  still  receive, 
And  plenteous  grace  for  grace. 

5  But  let  us  hasten  to  the  day, 

Which  shall  our  flesh  restore, 
When  vanquish'd  death  shall  shrink  away3 
And  bodies  part  no  more. 

52  (C  M.) 

JWelchisedec. 

1   finHOU  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb ! 
JL    We  love  to  hear  of  Thee  : 
No  music  like  thy  lovely  name, 

Can  so  melodious  be. 
0  may  we  ever  hear  thy  voice 

In  mercy  to  us  speak  ! 
And  in  our  Priest  will  we  rejoice, 
Thou  great  Melchisedec ! 

Hallelujah. 


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Our  Jesus  shall  be  still  our  theme* 

While  in  this  world  we  stay  ; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesu's  lovely  name, 

Wrhen  all  things  else  decay  : 
When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  his  favour'd  throng, 
Then  will  we  sing  more  sweet,  more  bud, 

And  Jesus  be  our  song. 

Hallelujah. 

63  (L.  M.) 

Public  Worship. 

BELOVED  Saviour,  faithful  friend,. 
The  joy  of  all  thy  cross's  train; 
In  mercy  to  our  aid  descend, 

Or  else  we  worship  Thee  in  vain  : 

2  In  vain  we  meet  to  sing  and  pray, 

If  Christ  His  influence  withhold  ; 
Our  hearts  remain  as  cold  as  clay, 
Till  we  our  God  by  faith  behold. 

3  Then  let  us  feel  thy  healing  beams, 

And  view  thy  sweet  and  gracious  face  ; 
Tea,  prove  thy  presence  in  these  means, 
To  bless  a  vile  and  helpless  race. 

4  Here  manifest  thyself  in  peace, 

Thy  faithful  mercies  now  make  known ; 


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Oh !  breathe  on  us  a  gale  of  grace, 
And  send  the  cheering  blessing  down. 

5  We  gladly  for  thy  coming  wait, 

Seeking  to  know  Thee  as  Thou  art ; 
We  bow  as  sinners  at  thy  feet, 

And  bid  thee  welcome  to  our  heart. 

54  (C.  M.) 

Free  Grace* 

2  TTTf REE  Grace  to  ev'ry  heav'n  born  soul 
JT     Will  be  their  constant  theme  ; 
Long  as  eternal  ages  roll, 
They'll  still  adore  the  Lamb. 

2  Free  grace  alone  can  wipe  the  tears 

From  our  lamenting  eyes  ; 
Can  raise  our  souls  from  guilty  fears, 
To  joy  that  never  dies. 

3  Free  grace  can  death  itself  out-brave, 

And  take  its  sting  away  : 
Can  souls  unto  the  utmost  save, 

And  them  to  heav'n  convey.  * 

4  Our  Saviour  by  free  grace  alone 

His  building  shall  complete  ; 
He  shall  bring  forth  Ae  topmost-stone, 
Midst  shouts,  Grace,  grace  to  it* 
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5  May  I  be  found  a  living  stone, 
In  Salem's  streets  above  : 
And  help  to  sing  before  the  throne, 
Free  grace  and  dying  love. 

56  (C.  M.) 

Seeking  Jesus* 

1  ril 0  those  who  know  the  Lord  I  speak, 

-*-    Is  my  beloved  near  ? 
The  bridegroom  of  my  soul  I  seek, 
Oh  !  when  will  he  appear ! 

2  Tho'  once  a  man  of  grief  and  shame. 

Yet  now  he  fills  a  throne  : 
And  bears*the  greatest,  sweetest  name, 
That  earth  or  heav'n  have  known. 

3  Grace  flies  before,  and  love  attends 

His  steps  where'er  he  goes  ; 
Tho'  none  can  see  him  but  his  friends, 
And  they  were  once  his  foes. 

'    4  Such  Jesus  is,  and  such  his  grace^^ 
/  0  may  he  shine  on  you  !  A 

And  tell  him  when  you  see  his  face,   J 
V  I  l@ng  to  see  him  too. 


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56  (C.  M.) 

The  Fountain  Opened, 

1  fllHERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood 

J-     Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 

Wash'd  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  pow'r, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply  ; 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save  ; 
When  this  poor  lisping  stamm'ring  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


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The  Soul  hanging  on  Christ  in  the  hour  oj 
Temptation. 

1  W  ESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
O  Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ; 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past  ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee  ; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring  ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

Writh  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 

Boundless  love  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

1  am  all  unrighteousness  : 
Tile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


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Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  me  prove  their  pow'r  within  : 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  ; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  ail  eternity. 

58  (C  M.) 

Efficacy  of  Christ's  Blood. 

[*S  there  a  thing  that  moves  and  breaks 
A  heart  as  hard  as  stone  ? 
Or  warms  a  heart  as  cold  as  ice  ? 

'Tis  Jesus5  blood  alone  ! 
'Tis  this  alone  can  truly  cheer 

And  heal  the  wounded  soul  ; 
What  multitude  of  broken  hearts 

This  living  stream  makes  whole  ! 

Hark,  0  my  soul !  what  sing  the  choirs 

Around  the  glorious  throne  ? 
Hark  !  the  slain  Lamb  for  evermore 

Sounds  in  the  sweetest  tone  ! 
The  elders  there  cast  down  their  crowns, 

And  all  both  night  and  day 
Sing  praise  to  Him  who  shed  his  blood, 

And  wash'd  their  guilt  away. 


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59  (S.  M.) 

Prayer. 

1    *REH0LD  the  throne  of  Srace  ! 
-"    The  promise  calls  me  near, 

There  Jesus  shews  a  smiling  face, 

And  waits  to  answer  pray'r. 

S       That  rich  atoning  blood, 

Which  sprinkled  round  I  see, 
Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God, 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

I       My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 
Thou  can'st  not  be  too  bold  ; 
Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  he  spilt, 
What  else  can  he  withhold  ? 

Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love  : 

I  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 

And  reign  with  Thee  above. 

Teach  me  to  live  by  faith, 
Conform  my  will  to  Thine  ; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 


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Assurance. 

1  A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone, 
-£m.  Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing  ; 
Nor  fear  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  ofF'ring  to  bring, 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God, 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do  ; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began. 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete  ; 
His  promise  is  }  ea,  and  Amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  \et. 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things  below,  nor  above, 
Can  make  bim  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 

Eternity  will  not  erase  ; 
Imprest  on  his  heart  it  remains 

In  marks  of  indelible  trace  ; 
Tes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  giv'n  ; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heav'n. 


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Ebenezer* 

1  TTTTERE  I  raise  my  Ehenezer  ; 
SJL  Hither  by  thy  help  I  come  ; 
And  I  hope  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home, 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of  God  , 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

2  Oh  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  Pm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace  now,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  Thee. 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it, 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love, 
Here's  my  heart,  0  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above, 

62  [C  M.] 

Faith's  Rcvieiv  and  Expectation. 

1     A  MAZING  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound, 
-^-  That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me  : 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found ; 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 


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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  Thro'  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 
I  have  already  come  ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  wiii  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. 

63  (C  M.) 

The  Name  of  Jesus. 

1  TUfOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
JLJL   In  a  believer's  ear! 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  name  !  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hidinu-place; 
My  never  failing  treas'ry,  fili'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 


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4  Jesus  !  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  I  would,  Oh  Lord  !  thy  love  proclaim 

With  ev'ry  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

6£  (C.  M.) 

JWominz  or  Evening. 

1  JESUS,  the  Saviour  of  my  soul, 
O    Be  Thou  my  heart's  delight; 
Ever  to  me  the  same  remain, 

My  joy  by  day  and  night. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty  after  Thee, 

May  I  be  found  each  hour ; 
Humble  in  heart,  and  happy  kept 
By  thine  Almighty  power. 

3  Oh  !  may  I  never  once  forget 

Wrhat  a  poor  worm  I  am  ; 
From  death  and  hell  redeemed  by  blood. 
The  blood  of  God's  dear  Lamb. 

4  May  thy  blest  Spirit,  in  my  heart, 

Most  sweetly  shed  abroad 
The  love  of  my  incarnate  God, 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood. 


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5  The  myst'ry  of  redeeming  love, 
Be  ever  dear  to  me  : 
And  may  the  flesh  and  blood  ofChrist, 
My  daily  manna  be. 


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Weak  believers  Encouraged. 

YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 
Down  from  the  willows  take  ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
Bid  ev'ry  string  awake. 

Tho'  in  a  foreign  land, 
We  are  not  far  from  home, 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  ev'ry  moment  come. 

His  grace  will  to  the  end 
Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

The  people  of  his  choice 
He  will  not  cast  away  : 
Yet  do  not  always  here  expect 
On  Tabor's  Mount  to  stay. 

When  we  in  darkness  walk, 
Nor  feel  the  heav'nly  flame, 


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Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 

6        Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 
Subside  at  his  control  ; 
His  loving  kindness  shall  breakthrough 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

66  (L.  M.) 

Stability  of  the  Covenant. 

1  in  EJOICE,  ye  saints,  in  ev'ry  state, 
MM;  Divine  decrees  remain  unmov'd  . 
No  turns  of  providence  abate 

God's  care  for  those  he  once  hath  lov'd. 

2  Firmer  than  heav'n  his  covenant  stands, 

Tho'  earth  should  shake,  and  skies  depart, 
You're  safe  in  your  Redeemer's  bands 
Who  bears  your  names  upon  his  heart. 

3  Our  surety  knows  for  whom  he  stood, 

And  gave  himself  a  saciifice  : 
The  soul's  once  sprinkled  with  his  blood, 
Possess  a  soul  that  never  dies, 

4  Tho'  darkness  spread  around  our  tent, 

Tho'  fear  prevail,  and  joy  decline, 
God  will  not  of  his  oath  repent  ; 
Dear  Lord,  thy  people  still  are  thine. 


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67  (C.  M.) 

Meditation  of  God's  Love. 

1  "WMTHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

w  ¥    This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  our  cage, 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love  ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down  ; 
Sweet  to  look  forward,  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 

4  Sweet  to  reflect,  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 
Sweet  to  remember,  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  sufPring  paid. 

h  Sweet  in  his  righteousness  to  stand, 
Which  saves  from  second  death  ; 
Sweet  to  experience  day  by  day, 
His  Spirit's  quick'ning  breath. 

6  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest* 
Whose  love  can  never  end  ; 
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Sweet  on  his  covenant  of  grace 
For  all  things  to  depend. 

7  Sweet  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees  : 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hands, 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

8  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  Thee. 

68  (L.  M.) 

Public  Worship. 

1  1"ESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
w   There  they  behold  thy  mercy  seat . 
Where'er  they  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  found, 
And  ev'ry  place  is  hallow'd  ground. 

2  For  Thou,  within  no  walls  confin'd, 
Inhabitest  the  humbled  mind  ; 

Such  ever  bring  Thee,  where  they  come. 
And  going,  take  Thee  to  their  home. 

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


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4  Here  may  we  prove,  the  pow'r  of  pray'r 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care : 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heav'n  before  our  eyes. 

Oh  !  let  thine  all-commanding  word, 
Bid  Zion  stretch  her  cords  abroad  ; 
Come  then,  and  fill  that  wider  space, 
And  bless  her  with  a  large  increase. 

6  Lord,  manifest  that  Thou  art  near  ; 
Nor  short  Thy  arm,  nor  deaf  Thine  ear ; 
0  rend  the  heav'ns,  come  quickly  down 
And  let  thy  saving  pow'r  be  known, 

69  (C.  M.) 

The  cup  of  Blessing  which  we  bless,  is  it  not  the 
communion  oj  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

1  Cor.  x.  16. 

1  npHIS  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine, 

J-    And  God  invites  to  sup  ; 
The  juices  of  the  living  vine 
Were  press'd  to  fill  the  cup* 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat, 

With  royal  dainties  fed  ; 
Not  heav'n  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread  ! 

3  The  vile,  the  lost,  He  calls  to  them. 

Ye  trembling  souls  appear ! 


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The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 

4  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  e'er  refuse 
The  banquet  spread  for  you  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  news, 
Then  J  may  venture  too. 

6  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 
And  may  obtain  a  place  ; 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  his  face. 


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Prospect  of  Death. 

1  CJWEET  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope, 
CT  That  when  my  change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 

And  waft  my  spirit  home. 

2  Then  shall  my  disemprisoned  soul 

Behold  him  and  adore  : 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more. 

3  Soon  too  my  slumb'ring  dust  shall  hear 

The  trumpet's  quick'ning  sound, 
And,  by  my  Saviour's  pow'r  rebuilt, 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 


77 

4  These  eyes  shall  see  Him  in  that  day, 

The  God  that  died  for  me  : 
And  all  my  rising  bones  shall  say, 
44  Lord,  who  is  like  to  Thee  !" 

5  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 

Weak  as  it  is  below, 
What  raptures  must  the  church  above 
In  Jesu's  presence  know  ! 

6  Oh  !  may  the  unction  of  these  truths 

For  ever  with  me  stay, 
'Till  from  her  sinful  cage  dismiss'd. 
My  spirit  flies  away. 

71  (C.  ftf.) 

To  the  Holy  Ghost. 


"C 


OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire, 
Let  us  thine  influence  prove  ; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 
Fountain  of  life  and  love. 


2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  mov'd'by  Thee, 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke  ; 
Unlock  the  truth,  Thyself  the  key  ; 
Unseal  the  sacred  book  ; 

3  Water  with  heav'nly  dew  thy  word, 

In  this  apoointed  hour ; 
G2 


78 

Attend  it  with  thy  presence,  Lord, 
And  bid  it  come  with  pow'r  : 

4  Open  the  hearts  of  them  that  hear, 
To  make  the  Saviour  room  : 
Now  let  us  find  redemption  near, 
Let  faith  by  hearing  come. 

72  (L.  M.) 

Strength  for  the  Day. 

1  A  FFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
.^m.  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear ; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 

That  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be, 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond  and  say, 

"  How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  1" 
He  has  engag'd  by  firm  decree, 
That  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong, 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee  : 
For  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  When  call'd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross 
Of  sore  afflictions,  pain,  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, 

Still  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be. 


79 


5  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue  ; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free, 
And  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

73  (C  M.) 

Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for  us — there- 
fore let  us  keep  the  feast,     1  Cor.  v.  7,  8. 

1  CJ INCE  Christ,  our  Lord,  is  crucified, 
C  And  all  our  sins  did  bear  ; 

In  the  blest  Sabbath  of  his  rest 
May  we  his  servants  share. 

2  The  Saints  above  in  him  do  rest, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free  ; 
May  we,  0  Lord  !  their  joys  partake, 
And  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

3  Thou,  Lord  !  dost  daily  feed  thy  sheep  ; 

Yet  there's  a  weekly  feast, 
TV  hen  in  thy  name  thy  servants  meet, 
A  day  of  sacred  rest. 

4  We  prize  and  value,  Lord !  this  day, 

And  hope  to  taste  thy  love  ; 
But  what  a  glorious  day  is  that 
When  we  shall  meet  above. 

5  Mysterious  are  the  cords  of  love, 

Which  bind  us  to  be  free  ; 


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Free  from  the  bondage  of  the  law, 
Yet  in  a  law  to  thee. 

6  We  come,  and  wait,  and  hear,  and  pray, 
And  long  to  see  thy  face  ; 
We  sing,  because  we  love  the  way, 
And  praise  redeeming  grace. 

74  (S.  M.) 

Jesus  the  Brother  horn  for  Adversity  :  our  un- 
changing Friend. 

1  TF  adverse  is  our  lot, 

JL  0  may  we  not  complain  ! 
Our  dearest  brother  changes  not, 

But  faithful  will  remain. 

2  He  doth  at  all  times  love, 
In  poverty  and  wealth  ; 

May  we  the  same  most  sweetly  prove 
In  sickness,  and  in  health. 

3  What  shall  we  render,  Lord  ! 
For  love  so  very  great , 

But  thankfully  the  same  record, 
And  still  thy  praise  repeat ; 

4  Till  we  arrive  above, 
To  see  thy  lovely  face  ; 

In  sweeter  notes  to  sing  thy  praise, 
And  there  thy  wonders  trace. 


81 
75  (C.  M.) 

The  unspeakable  love  of  Jesus. 

1  %M7H0  can  the  love  of  Jesus  tell, 

w  v     In  sufF'ring  for  his  own  ; 
He  conquer'd  all  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  sweetly  makes  it  known. 

2  The  vict'ry  is  for  ever  won  ; 

We  shout  aloud  his  praise  : 
To  tell  the  wonders  he  has  done, 
Will  last  eternal  days. 

3  Sweet  Jesus  !  tune  our  heart  and  tongue 

To  magnify  thy  name  ; 
Since  glory  doth  to  thee  belong, 
We'll  spread  abroad  thy  fame. 

4  Can  those  who  know  thy  precious  love 

Withhold  from  thee  thy  due  ? 
No — as  they  on  their  journey  move, 
They  must  the  theme  renew. 

5  Tho'  here,  alas  !  we  often  tire, 

Our  languid  spirit  faints  ; 
O  come  again — our  souls  inspire, 
And  cheer  thy  drooping  ssints. 

6  With  thee  there  is  a  boundless  store, 

Which  will  for  ever  last ; 
And  for  it  we  shall  Thee  adore, 
When  this  short  life  is  past. 


82 
76  (S.  M.) 

The  Church  secure,  and  amply  provided  for* 

1  CJAINTS  are  in  Christ  secure, 
*^  He  for  them  will  provide  ; 

His  love  to  them  is  firm  and  sure  ; 
Which  often  has  been  tried. 

2  How  can  they  come  to  want, 
While  he  has  such  a  store  ] 

All  that  is  needful  he  will  grant  ; 
0  then  his  name  adore  ! 

3  The  hungry  here  he  fills 
With  soul-reviving  food  ; 

We  bless  him  for  the  sacred  rills,     . 
Because  they  do  us  good. 

4  He  says,  he'll  guide  the  meek, 
And  teach  them  in  his  way  ; 

Their  souls  shall  live  who  Jesus  seek, 
They'll  prove  it  day  by  day. 

5  To  such  he  will  be  near, 

A  Friend  both  firm  and  fast ; 
Then  may  we  never  yield  to  fear, 
But  all  on  Jesus  cast. 


83 
77  (L.  M.) 

This  JWan  shall  be  the  Peace. 

1  BpEACE,  by  his  cross,  hath  Jesus  made, 
Jl      The  Church's  everlasting  Head  ; 
O'er  hell  and  sin  hath  vict'ry  won, 

And,  with  a  shout  to  glory  gone. 

2  Then  why,  dejected  Saint,  dost  thou 
Thy  sorrows  nurse,  thy  head  thus  bow  J 
Eternal  truth  declares  to  thee, 

This  glorious  Man  thy  peace  shall  be. 

3  When  o'er  thy  head  the  billows  roll, 
And  shades  of  sin  obscure  thy  soul  ; 

When  thou  can'st  no  deliv'rance  see, 
Yet  still  this  Man  thy  Peace  shall  be. 

4  In  tribulation's  thorny  maze, 

Or  on  the  mount  of  sov'reign  grace, 
Or  in  the  fire,  or  through  the  sea, 
This  glorious  Man  thy  Peace  shall  be. 

5  Yea,  when  thine  eye  is  weak,  or  dim. 
Rest  thou  on  Jesus,  sink  or  swim  : 
And  at  his  footstool  bow  the  knee, 
And  Israel's  God  thy  Peace  shall  be. 


84 


78  (L.  M.) 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  Death  oj 
his  Saints. 

1  fllHE  saints  when  they  resign  their  breath, 

JL     Are  borne  above  to  realms  of  light; 
When  sinking  in  the  arms  of  death, 
They're  precious  then  in  Jesus'  sight. 

2  Precious  to  God  are  his  redeem'd  ; 

From  evils  here  they're  call'd  away  ; 
Precious  their  dust  by  him  esteem'd  ; 
He'll  raise  them  at  the  latter  day. 

3  Free  from  the  world's  unnumber'd  cares. 

From  Satan's  rage,  and  human  spite, 
From  sin's  distress,  and  gloomy  fears, 
How  precious  now  in  Jesus'  sight ! 

4  From  all  their  labours  now  they  rest ; 

Their  souls  enjoy  a  perfect  peace  ; 

Their  place  is  now  in  Abra'm's  breast ; 

Their  troubles  now  for  ever  cease. 

5  All  this,  and  more,  our  brother  proves  ; 

He  now  sees  Jesus  as  }ie  is  ; 
And  Him  he  praises,  Him  heloves3 

VVho  makes  his  Heav'n  and  all  his  bliss. 

6  While  here  below,  he  knew  in  part, 

That  deep,  that  boundless,  heav'nly  theme* 


85 

The  pow'r  of  Jesus'  blood  and  smart, 
To  purify  and  to  redeem. 

7  No  more,  as  darkly  through  a  glass, 
He  sees  his  Saviour  and  his  God  ; 
But  sees  him  clearl) ,  face  to  face, 
Who  did  redeem  him  with  his  blood, 


79 

Opening  a  Place  of  Worship. 

1  $3  AVIOUR  !  be  pleas'd  to  meet  us  here  i 
IC  Now  may  we  find  and  feel  thee  near  : 
Vouchsafe,  O  Lord  !  thy  saints  to  bless3 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

2  Oft  as  thy  people  here  may  meet, 
To  worship  at  thy  cross's  ftet, 
Upon  their  souls  fresh  mercies  pour  ; 
Help  them  to  pray,  praise,  and  adore. 

3  Here,  Lord  !  thine  holy  arm  reveal ; 
And  may  the  stubborn  sinner  fee], 
That  He,  who  first  did  wound  his  heart. 
Can  health,  and  peace,  and  joy  impart. 

4  Oh  !  thou  dear  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Hast  thou  not  here  a  flock  to  keep  ? 
Teach  them  the  Shepherd's  voice  to  know  ; 
Lead  them  where  living  waters  flow. 

H 


86 

6  As  all  thy  sheep  are  one  in  thee, 
Keep  them  in  peace  and  unity  : 
0  give  them  all  one  heart  and  mind  I 
Make  them  affectionate  and  kind  ! 

6  And  may  our  conversation  prove 
The  sweet  constraining  force  of  love  ! 
May  grace  restrain  corruption's  pow'r, 
Till  sin  and  sorrow  be  no  more  ! 


80  (C.  M.) 

The  love  of  God  to  Christ,  and  the  Members  oj 
His  mystical  Body. 

1  Christ  and  his  members  ever  stood; 

A  glorious  Mystic  One  : 
Lov'd  with  the  highest  love  of  God, 
Before  the  world  begun. 

2  The  chosen  people  were  of  old, 

Pure  in  Jehovah's  sight : 
And  never  did  He  them  behold 
But  with  a  vast  delight. 

3  Oh  with  what  pleasure  He  surveyed 

The  highly  favor'd  train, 
Saw  Jesus  and  His  honor'd  Bride, 
In  perfect  splendor  shine, 

4  In  the  pure  arms  of  sov'reign  grace, 

He  clasp'd  the  chosen  seed, 


87 

Determined  evermore  to  bless, 
The  members  with  the  Head. 

5  Although  the  Lord  of  Earth  and  Sky, 
Knew  what  we  all  should  prove  ; 
He  on  the  Saviour  kept  his  eye, 
And  rested  in  His  love. 

£  Jesus  !  Thy  sacred  Love  reveal, 
Embrace  us  in  thy  arms, 
And  let  us  now,  and  ever  feel 
Thy  soul  transporting  charms  • 

81 

Jliiticipation  of  Heaven. 

1  4"^H,  now  me  thought  that  I  should  know, 
^F  The  Man  that  suffer' d  here  below 

To  manifest  bis  favour, 
For  me, and  those  whom  most  I  love  ; 
Or  here, or  with  himself  above 
Does  my  delighted  passions  move 
At  that  sweet  word,  for  ever  ! 

2  For  ever  to  behold  him  shine, 
For  evermore  to  call  him  mine, 
And  see  him  still  before  me  ! 
For  ever  on  his  face  to  gaze, 
And  meet  his  full  assembled  rays, 
While  all  the  Father  he  displays 
To  all  his  saints  in  glory  ! 


88 

.3  Not  all  things  else  are  half  so  dear, 
As  his  delightful  presence  here, 
M  hat  must  it  be  in  heav'n! 
'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  to  hear  him  say, 
As  now  I  journey,  day  by  day, 
•'  Poor  sinner,  cast  thy  fears  away, 
if  Thy  sins  are  all  forgiv'n." 

But  how  must  this  celestial  voice, 

4  Make  my  enrapiur'd  heart  rejoice, 
When  I  in  glory  hear  him  ; 
While  I  before  fbe  heav'nly  gate, 
For  everlasting  entrance  wait, 
And  Jesus  on  his  throne  of  state, 
Invites  me  to  come  near  him  ! 

5  il  Come  in,  thou  blessed,  sit  by  me, 
With  my  own  life  I  ransom'd  thee  ; 
Come  taste  my  perfect  favour  ; 
Come  in,  thou  happy  spirit,  come, 
Thou  now  shalt  dwell  with  me  at  home  ; 
Ye  blissful  mansions,  make  him  room, 
For  he  must  stay  for  ever." 

6  When  Jesus  thus  invites  me  in 
How  will  the  heav'nly  host  begin 
To  own  their  new  relation  ; 

Come  in !  come  in  !  the  blissful  sound, 
From  ev'ry  tongue,  sh;dl  echo  round, 
Till  all  the  chrvstai  walls  resound, 
With  joy  for  my  salvation. 


89 


82  (C.  M.) 

The  Love   of  God  in   Christ  the  source  oj  all 
Blessedness. 

1  "WJ  IVERS  of  pure  and  boundless  love 
Mm  From  God  in  Christ  arise  : 

And  from  this  ever-flowing  source 
Spring  everlasting  joys. 

2  Lord,  we  would  see  the  glorious  springs 

Thy  loving  heart  contains  ; 
And  say  for  ever  to  Thy  praise 
"  The  love  of  Jesus  reigns." 

3  0  Thou  all  glorious  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

Smile  from  thy  radiant  throne, 
In  all  the  sweetest  forms  of  love, 
And  claim  us  as  Thy  own. 

4  Subdue  our  sin,  and  slavish  fear, 

And  let  us  richly  prove, 
The  life  divine — the  life  of  God, 
The  happy  life  of  love. 

5  Soon  will  Thy  saints  in  glory  meet, 

Soon  see  Thy  lovely  face  ; 
And  sing  with  all  the  bless'd  above 
The  glorious  reign  of  grace. 
H  2 


00 

83  (L.  M.) 

Having  predestinated  us  to  the  Adoption  of  Chil- 
dren by  Jesus  Christ  unto  Himself. 

Eph.  i.  5. 

1  ?  FT!  WAS  fix'd  in  God's  eternal  mind, 

JL    When  His  dear  sons  shuuld  mercy  find; 
From  everlasting  He,  decreed, 
When  ev'ry  good  should  be  convey'd. 

2  Determin'd  was  the  manner  how. 
Eternal  favors  He'd  bestow  ; 
Yea,  He  decreed  the  ev'ry  place 

Where  He  would  shew  triumphant  Grace. 

3  Also,  the  means  were  fix'd  upon, 

Thro'  which  His  sov'reign  love  should  run ; 
So  time,  and  place,  yea,  means  and  mode, 
Were  all  determin'd  by  our  God. 

4  Vast  were  the  settlements  of  Grace, 
On  millions  of  the  human  race  ; 
And  ev'ry  favor  richly  giv'n, 

Flows  from  the  high  decree  of  heav'n. 

5  In  ev'ry  mercy,  full  and  free, 

My  Cov'nant  God  my  soul  wrould  see, 
And  view  how  Grace,  free  Grace  has  reign'd 
In  ev'ry  blessing  He  ordain'd. 


91 


84  (C.  M.) 

Unto  us  a  Child  is  born — and  His  name  shall  be 
called  the  Mighty  God.     Isa.  ix.  6. 

1  f  ilHE  Man  who  hung  on  Calv'ry's  tree, 

JB-    And  there  cxpir'd  in  blood, 
Was  one  of  the  eternal  three 
In  the  all-glorious  God  ! 

2  Oh  see  ye  saints,  with  great  surprize, 

Jesus  His  life  resigns  ! 
See — while  his  manhood  bleeds  and  dies, 
His  Godhead  clearly  shines. 

3  0  Great  Immanuel !  Son  of  God  ! 

We  lean  upon  thy  breast : 
Amaz'd,  we  view  Thy  streaming  blood 
Which  gives  the  weary  rest. 

4  Help  us  to  triumph  in  Thy  name, 

In  thy  salvation  boast ; 
For  Thou  art  God,  the  great  I  AM, 
The  mighty  Lord  of  Hosts, 

5  Why  should  we  ever  then  despair, 

Why  tremble  at  our  foes  , 
Why  for  a  moment  yield  to  fear, 
Tho'  thousands  still  oppose. 

6  Jesus  is  God  !  His  pow'r  we  feel : 

We  know  His  heav'nly  voice  : 


92 

Jesus  is  God  !  He  conquers  hell ; 
He's  God,  and  we'll  rejoice. 

85  (L.  M.) 

He  cue?*  liveth  to  make  intercession.     Heb.  vii.  35, 

1  TF  sinners  come  with  all  their  needs, 
-O-  For  sinners  Jesus  intercedes  ; 
Come,  say  what  are  your  deep  complaints, 
Freely  lay  open  all  your  wants. 

2  Do  you  take  thought  for  clothes  or  food, 
Or  any  other  temp'ral  good  ? 

From  those  who  seek  him,  we  are  told, 
The  Lord  will  no  good  thing  withhold. 

3  Do  you  want  pardon  for  your  sin  ? 

The  blood  of  Christ  can  make  you  clean  : 
To  those  who  in  the  Son  believe 
God  will  both  grace  and  glory  give. 

4  Are  you  bewilder'd  in  your  mind, 
Seeking  the  truth  but  cannot  find  ? 
The  Spirit  must  that  truth  display, 
Who  leads  the  blind  by  a  right  way. 

6  Do  your  convictions  still  increase  ? 

God  knows  best  when  to  give  you  peace ; 
And  will  he  bring  unto  the  birth, 
And  not  give  strength  to  issue  forth  T 


93 

€  You  find  your  wound  incurable 
To  all  the  efforts  of  your  will ; 
But  when  his  blood  the  Lord  applies. 
This  cures  the  worst  of  maladies. 

7  Are  you  backslidden  from  the  Lord  ? 
Is  your  misconduct  known  abroad  ? 
God's  faithfulness  must  still  remain  ; 
He'll  bring  his  wand'rers  back  again, 

3  Are  you  with  sore  temptations  prest  ? 
Yet  Christ,  a  merciful  High  Priest, 
In  all  points  tempted  like  as  we, 
Feels  with  the  tend'rest  sympathy. 


87  (C.  M.) 

Blessed  are  the  people  that  knoxo  the  joyful  sound, 

Psm.  89.  15. 

Where  Sin  hath  abounded,  Grace  did  much  more, 
abound.     Rom.  v.  20, 

1  ~|T|LEST  be  my  God  that. I  was  born 
S3  To  know  the  joyful  sound  ; 
That,  though  my  sins  so  num'rous  are, 

Yet  grace  doth  more  abound. 

2  Blest  be  my  God  for  what  I  see  ; 

My  God  for  what  I  hear : 
I  hear  such  blessed  news  from  heav'n. 
Nor  earth  nor  hell  I  fear. 


94 

3  I  hear  that  Christ  for  me  was  bom  : 

That  Christ  for  me  did  die  ; 
That  Christ  for  me  did  rise  again, 
And  did  ascend  on  high. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand  for  me, 

And  will  return  again, 
To  set  me  on  his  glorious  throne, 
That  I  with  him  may  reign. 


83 

My  Times  are  in  thy  Hand,  Psm.  xxxi.  15. 

WHY  should  we  yield  to  fear 
While  in  this  desert  land  ? 
For  Jesus  is  a  Saviour  dear  ; 
Our  times  are  in  his  hand. 

He'il  surely  for  us  fight, 
And  all  our  foes  withstand  ; 
He  is  a  God  of  boundless  might — 
Our  times  are  in  his  hand. 

Without  him  none  can  move, 
But  as  he  gives  command  ; 
And  all  the  objects  of  his  love, 
Their  times  are  in  his  hand. 

Ah  !  this  will  cheer  the  mind, 
And  make  us  boldly  stand  ; 


95 

He  to  his  children  still  is  kind, 
Their  times  are  in  his  hand. 

5       He  soon  will  come  again 
In  all  his  glory  grand  ; 
And  then  we  all  shall  see  quite  plain 
Our  times  were  in  his  hand. 

89  (C.  M.) 

Heaven  and  Earth  shall  pass  away,  but  my  word 
shall  not  pass  away.  Matt.  xxiv.  35. 

1  TTHRMER  than  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 
M?     My  Lord  !  my  hope  !  my  trust ! 
Since  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 

My  soul  cannot  be  lost. 

2  His  honor  is  engag'd  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep  ; 
All  that  his  heav'nly  Father  gave 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death,  nor  hell,  shall  e'er  remove 

His  fav'rites  from  his  breast ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  lo\e 
They  must  for  ever  rest. 


'       96 
90  (L.  M.) 

Thai  I  may  know  Him  :  I  count  all  thitigs  loss 
for  the  Excellency  of  the  knowledge  of  Christ. 
Phil.  iii.  8,  10. 

1  To  know  my  Jesus  crucified, 
By  far  excels  all  things  beside  ; 
All  earthly  good  I  count  but  loss, 
And  triumph  in  my  Savior's  cross. 

2  Knowledge  of  all  terrestrial  things, 
Ne'er  to  my  soul  true  pleasure  brings  ; 
No  peace, — but  in  the  Son  of  God, 
No  joy, — but  in  His  pard'ning  blood. 

3  Oh  !  could  I  know,  and  love  Him  more, 
And  His  most  wond'rous  grace  explore  , 
Ne'er  would  I  covet  man's  esteem, 

But  part  with  all,  and  follow  Him. 

4  His  righteouness  alone  I'd  know 
And  none  in  self  would  I  allow  ; 
Yea,  were  I  perfect  would  declare, 
Him  only  holy — only  fair. 

5  Oh !  make  me  wiHing  glorious  Lamb  ! 
To  count  all  loss  for  thy  dear  name  : 
Till  I  arise  to  endless  bliss. 

And  see  my  Jesus  as  He  is. 


97 
91  (C.  MO 

J,  in  them,  and  Thou  in   Me   that  they  may   be 
made  perfect  in  One.  John  xvii.  23. 

1  To  Thee  Great  Monarch  of  the  Skies, 

Pd  raise  triumphant  son^s  ; 
Gracious,  and  kind,  and  truly  wise, 
To  Thee  all  praise  belongs. 

2  Before  all  worlds  Thy  firm  decree  f 

Tied  me  to  Jesus'  heart  ; 
Wrapt  me  in  all  the  Deity, 
Thy  glory  to  impart. 

3  Drawn  by  Thy  love,  I  call  thee  mine', 

And  all  thy  charms  revolve, 
Feel  the  sweet  union  so  divine, 
That  Hell  can  ne'er  dissolve. 

4  One  with  my  Lord,  and  ne'er  to  part, 

In  thy  bright  robes  I  shine, 
All  the  compassions  of  Thy  heart, 
Are  mine,  for  ever  mine, 

5  Feasting  on  such  immortal  food, 

My  heart  aspires  above  ; 
Soon  shall  I  mount  the  throne  of  God? 
And  reign  in  endless  Love. 
I 


98 


92 

/  determined  to  know  nothing  among  you,  save 
Jesus  Christ,  and  Him  Crucified. 

ICor.  ii.2. 

(Enon.  P.  M.) 

1   TOOTHING  now  we'll  know  beside, 
-i- *   Christ  the  Saviour  crucified, 

Who  on  Calv'ry's  mountain, 

Open'd  there  a  fountain, 

For  His  highly  favor'd  bride  : 
Ever  we'll  praise  the  smiling  God ; 

And  sing  with  admiration 

The  wonders  of  His  blood. 
Thus  may  we  all  now  travel  on, 
Till  we  ascend  the  heav'nly  throne, 
Then  shall  the  Lamb  be  all  our  theme } 
While  all  his  glories  on  us  stream, 

Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lamb  !  * 

2  0  what  pure  transporting  Grace, 
We  shall  see  in  Jesus'  face ; 

There  be  ever  gazing— 

0  how  wond'rous  pleasing, 

Will  appear  the  Prince  of  Peace. 
How  shall  we  prize  His  cleansing  blood* 

And  glow  with  holy  raptures, 

And  all  the  life  of  God. 
Then  all  the  bright  and  glorious  train, 
Shall  sing  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  > 


99 

Loud  shall  we  shout  Redeeming  love, 
Thro'  all  the  blissful  realms  above  ; 
Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lamb ! 


93  (C.  M.) 

The  Lord  is  good,  a  strong  hold  in  the  day  of  trou- 
ble ;  and  He  knoweth  them  that  trust  in  Him. 

Nah.  1.  7. 

1  TN  ev'ry  trouble  sharp  and  strong, 
A  My  soul  to  Jesus  flies  ; 

My  anchor-hold  is  firm  in  him 
When  swelling  billows  rise. 

2  His  comforts  bear  my  spirits  up  ; 

I  trust  a  faithful  God  ; 
The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 
Is  in  a  Saviour's  blood. 

3  Loud  hallelujahs,  sing  my  soul  I 

To  thy  Redeemer's  name  ; 
In  joy,  in  sorrow,  life,  and  death, 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 


100 


94  (C.  M.) 

Look  Thou  unto  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me,  as 
Thou  usest  to  do,  unto  those  that  love  Thy 
name.     Psm.  xix.  132. 

1  "WM7HERE,  0  my  soul!  where  canst  thou 

•  f  flee, 

Whom  canst  thou  safely  trust  ? 
Jesus  !  I'll  flee  alone  to  thee, 
Still  humbled  in  the  dust. 

2  To  thee  I'll  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  pow'r  alone  can  give  relief 
To  ev'ry  pain  I  feel. 

3  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open'still ; 

Be  this  my  sure  retreat ; 
Submissive  to  thy  sovereign  will, 
I'd  lail  before  thy  feet. 

4  Since  thou  hast  bid  me  seek  thy  face, 

I  shall  not  seek  in  vain  ; 
Nor  can  the  ear  of  sov'reign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain. 

5  Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul ! 

On  thee — when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee — when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  heart  relies. 


101 


95  (C.  M.) 

JUTt/  beloved  spake,  and  said  unto  me,  Rise  up,  my 
Love,  my  Fair  One,  and  come  away. 

Song  ii.  10, 

1  JflllS  to  his  spouse,  that  Jesus  speaks, 

-*-   He  chides  her  long  delay  ; 
How  sweet  his  sacred  accent  breaks, 
My  fair- one  come  away. 

2  "  Should  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  charm9, 

11  Invite  thy  soul  to  stay, 
"  Yet,  still,  to  thy  Redeemer's  arms, 
"  My  fair-one,  come  away. 

3  "  Should  guilt  still  hover  o'er  thy  mind, 

11  My  love  shall  ne'er  decay  ; 
*c  I've  thy  release  from  bondage  sign'd, 
"  My  fair-one  come  away. 

4  u  The  sacred  turtle's  voice  within, 

"  Proclaims  the  same  to-day  ; 
"  It  sweetly  whispers  pardon'd  sin  ; 
u  My  fair- one,  come  away. 

6  u  Let  nothing,  felt  or  fear'd  within, 
u  Thy  trembling  soul  dismay  ; 
*  From  self,  from  slavish  fear  and  sin, 
4<  My  fair-one,  come  away." 
12 


102 
96  (L.  M.) 

Pleading  the  Promise. 

WHEN  Zion's  sons,  Great  God  !  appear, 
In  Zion's  courts,  for  praise  and  pray'r, 
Then,  in  thy  Spirit  deign  to  be, 
As  one  with  those  who  worship  thee. 

2  Without  thy  sov'reign  power,  0  Lord, 
No  sweets  the  gospel  can  afford  ; 
No  drops  of  heav'nly  love  will  fall 
To  cheer  the  weary  thirsty  soul. 

3  Bid  both  the  north  and  south  wind,  wake, 
And  of  the  things  of  Jesus,  take  ; 
Diffuse  thy  kind  celestial  dew, 

Bring  pardon,  peace,  and  healing  too. 

4  Confirm  the  weak  and  feeble  knees, 
Unfold  the  gospel  promises  ; 

The  truth  we  hear,  do  thou  apply, 
Nor  let  a  waiter's  fleece  be  dry. 

5  Then  shall  we  count  the  season  dear, 
To  those  who  speak,  or  those  who  hear  ; 
And  all  conspire,  with  sweet  accord, 

In  hymns  of  joy,  to  praise  the  Lord, 


103 

97  (C  M.) 

Salvation  by  Grace. 

1  1  "    OVE  was  the  great  self-moving  cause, 
JLJ  From  u hence  salvation  came  ; 

Free  grace,  the  channel  where  it  flows, 
Eternally  the  same. 

2  Free  grace,  thy  peerless  glories  beam'd 

Before  the  Day  Star  rose  ! 
Angels  elect,  and  men  redeem'd, 
Thy  fame  can  ne'er  disclose. 

3  Free  grace  hath  heights  and  depths  unknown, 

Beyond  what  seraphs  know  ; 
'Tis  high  as  heav'n's  eternal  throne, 
And  deep  as  hell  below. 

4  Free  grace  can  'rase  the  foulest  stains 

That  red  like  crimson  prove  ; 
It  trickled  from  the  Saviour's  veins, 
In  drops  of  endless  love. 

5  Free  grace  they  sing  before  the  throne, 

Without  a  jarring  sound  ; 
The  Lamb's  redeeming  blood  they  own, 
Wherein  their  sins  were  drown'd. 

6  Free  grace,  we'll  count  thy  wonders  o'er, 

And  lift  thy  glories  high  ; 
And  hope,  at  last,  on  Jordan's  shore, 
In  thine  embrace  to  die. 


104 
98  (S.  M.) 

Ye  are  all  one  in  Christ. 

1  WN  union  with  the  Lamb, 
JL  From  condemnation  free, 

The  saints  from  everlasting  were, 
And  shall  for  ever  be, 

2  In  cov'nant,  from  of  old, 
The  sons  of  God  they  were  ; 

The  feeblest  Lamb  in  Jesus'  fold 
Was  blest  in  Jesus  there. 

3  Its  bonds  shall  never  break 
Though  earth's  old  columns  bow  , 

The  strong,  the  tempted,  and  the  weak, 
Are  one  in  Jesus  now. 

4  With  joy  lift  up  your  heads, 
Ye  highly  favor'd  few, 

While  thro'  the  earth  destruction  spreads, 
There's  nought  shall  injure  you, 

6      When  storms  or  tempests  rise, 
Or  sins  your  peace  assail, 
Your  hope  in  Jesus  never  dies, 
'Tis  cast  within  the  veil. 


105 

99  (C.  M.) 

Jesus  the  Sinner's  Surety  punished,  and  Insolvent 
Debtoi's  made  free. 

1  TESUS  hath  suffer' d  once  for  sin 
*9    And  now  exalted  reigns  ; 

Ye  sinners  sav'd,  his  praise  begin, 
In  sweet  harmonious  strains. 

2  No  claims  can  law  or  justice  crave, 

From  Jesus'  mystic  bride  ; 
Full  payment  to  the  law  he  gave, 
When  for  her  sins  he  died. 

3  Convinc'd  of  sin's  demerit,  we 

From  self  to  Jesus  fly, 
Ourselves  insolvent  debtors  see, 
And  on  his  blood  rely. 

4  In  vain  we  seek  a  fig-leaf  dress, 

To  hide  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
But  shelter  in  his  righteousness, 
By  whom  salvation  come. 

5  This  truth,  by  grace,  we  still  maintain, 

And  this  conclusion  draw, 
That  in  the  wounds  of  Jesus  slain, 
*Tis  sweet  to  read  the  law. 


106 
100  (h.  M.) 

Christ  a  Refuge  from  ihe  Storm. 

1  ^^1  REAT  Rock,  for  weary  sinners  made, 
^JT  When  storms  of  sin  infest  the  soul  ; 
Here  let  me  rest  my  weary  head 

When  light'nings  blaze,  and  thunders  roll. 

2  Within  the  clifts  of  his  dear  side, 
There  all  his  saints  in  safety  dwell  i 
And  what  from  Jesus  shall  divide  ? 
Not  all  the  rage  of  earth  or  hell. 

3  O  sacred  Covert,  from  the  beams 
That  on  the  weary  trav'ller  beat, 

How  welcome  are  thy  shade  and  streams, 
How  blest,  how  sacred,  and  how  sweet ! 

4  And  when  that  awful  storm  takes  place, 
That  hurls  destruction  far  and  near, 
My  soul  shall  refuge  in  thy  grace, 
And  take  her  glorious  shelter  there. 

6  To  shake  this  rock  thy  saints  are  in, 
Tempests  or  storms  shall  ne'er  prevail ; 
'Twill  stand  the  blast  of  hell  and  sin, 
An  anchor  sure  within  the  vail. 


107 

101  (C.  M.) 

Christ   exalted. 

)    J^IHILDREN  of  light,  assist  my  song, 
^M   Come  swell  the  sacred  tone  ; 
A  sweeter  note  the  blood-bought  throng 
Ne'er  sung  before  the  throne. 

2  'Tis  to  the  Lamb,  for  ever  dear, 

By  God,  made  sin  to  be, 
Whose  sacred  side  receiv'd  the  spear, 
Whose  hands  were  pierc'd  for  me. 

3  The  sins  of  all  the  ransom'd  race, 

That's  found  throughout  the  world, 
By  this  one  act  of  sovereign  grace. 
Were  in  oblivion  hurPd. 

4  When  thine  elect  on  Zion  meet, 

We'll  lift  thy  name  on  high, 
And  ev'ry  act  of  grace  repeat* 
And  shout  with  holy  joy. 

102  (C  M.) 

The  Union  betivixt  Jesus  and  his  Church. 

1   TQEFORE  the  day-star  knew  its  place, 
JLP  Or  planets  went  their  round, 
The  church,  in  bonds  of  sov'reign  grace 
Where  one  with  Jesus  found. 


108 

2  In  all  that  Jesus  did  on  earth, 

His  church  an  int'resthave ; 
Go   trace  him.  from  his  humble  births 
Down  to  the  silent  grave. 

3  'Twas  for  his  saints  he  tasted  death  ; 

All  ulory  to  his  name  ; 
Yet  when  he  yields  his  dying  breath, 
With  him  his  saints  o'ercame. 

3  With  him  his  members,  on  the  tree, 
Fulfill'd  the  law's  demands  ; 
'Tis  "  I  in  them,  and  they  in  me," 
For  thus  the  union  stands. 

5  Since  Jesus  slept  among  the  dead, 

His  saints  have  nought  to  fear; 
For  with  their  glorious  suff'ring  Head, 
His  members  sojourned  there. 

6  WThen  from  the  tomb  we  see  him  rise 

Triumphant  o'er  his  foes, 
He  bore  his  members  to  the  skies; 
With  Jesus  they  arose. 


103  (S.  M.) 

Say  ye  to  the  Righteous,  it  shall  go  well  with  him> 

1  TTM7HAT  cheering  words  are  these  ! 
w  ¥     Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  V 


109 

In  time,  and  to  eternal  days, 
'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  ev'ry  state  secure, 

Kept  as  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endure, 
And  well  when  cali'd  to  die. 

3  Well  when  they  see  His  face, 

Or  feel  of  woes  the  flood  ; 

Well  in  affliction's  thorny  maze, 

Or  on  the  mount  with  God. 

4  Well  when  the  Gospel  yields, 

Its  honey,  milk,  and  wine  ; 
Well  when  thy  soul  her  leanness  feels. 
And  all  her  joys  decline. 

5  *Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

"  From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
"  Join  with  the  host  of  virgin  souls, 
*(  Made  to  salvation  wise." 


104 

Hymn  of  Praise  and  Supplication  to  God  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

By  the  Rev.  Robert  Hawker,  D.  D. 

1   ^SPIRIT  JEHOVAH!  glorious  Lord, 
^  Vouchsafe  Thy  presence  with  Thy  word3 
K 


110 

To  all  Thy  Church  around ; 
Lord  !  give  to  each  of  Thine  now  here, 
The  seeing  eye,  the  hearing  ear, 

To  know  the  joyful  sound  ! 

2  Without  renewings  of  Thy  grace, 
To  see  God's  glory  in  Christ's  face, 

And  manifest  the  Lord  ; 
Our  Ordinance  will  barren  prove, 
Not  one  will  taste  of  Jesus'  love, 

Or  savor  in  Thy  word. 

3  Blest  Spirit  !  on  Christ's  garden  blow. 
And  cause  the  spices  all  to  flow, 

As  grace  for  grace  each  suits  ; 
For  then  will  our  Beloved  come, 
Into  this  garden  of  his  own, 

And  eat  his  pleasant  fruits. 

4  'Tis  thine,  0  Lord  !  in  blessing  thusr 
To  take  of  Christ's  and  shew  to  us, 

Of  Him,  and  His,  t'  impart ; 
And  thine  no  less  the  same  to  prove, 
And  shed  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

In  each  renewed  heart. 

5  'Tis  thine  in  pray'r  to  help  complaints  \. 
To  quicken  sinners  ;   comfort  saints  ; 

And  weary  souls  refresh  , 
The  heart  of  stone  to  take  away, 
(Lord  !  are  there  any  here  this  day  ?) 

Oh  !  give  them  hearts  of  flesh. 


Ill 

SECOND  PART, 

6  Almighty  Lord !  let  all  around, 

In  sweet  communion  now  abound, 

With  God,  and  God's  dear  Son: 
If  thou  wilt  open  to  our  view 
The  love  of  each  ;  and  draw  us  too, 
Then  will  our  hearts  be  won. 

7  Sweet  Comforter  !  do  thou  behold 
The  little  ones  of  Jesus'  fold, 

With  special  grace  this  day  ; 
That  all  thy  children,  taught  of  Thee, 
May  have  their  portion  full  and  free, 

And  none  go  lean  away. 

8  Then  will  loud  praises  through  our  host, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

By  ev'ry  tongue  be  giv'n  ; 
And  each  will  say,  in  godly  fear, 
"  This  is  God's  house — the  Lord  is  heTe, 

"  And  this  the  gate  of  heav'n." 

9  And  daily,  till  our  Lord  shall  come, 
To  take  his  whole  redeemed  home, 

With  Him  for  ever  then ; 
The  Lord  send  blessings  from  above 
The  Father's,  Son's,  and  Spirit's  love., 

Be  with  us  all,  Amen  ! 


112 

105  (L.  M.) 

In  Sickness. 

1  "WM/'HAT  though  I  feel  disease  and  pain, 

w  w    Yet  give  me,  Lord,  to  taste  Thy  love  ; 
I  then  shall  change  this  mournful  strain, 
And  wait  Thy  message  from  above. 

2  Thou  canst  enable  me  to  sing, 

And  all  my  foes,  and  fears,  outbrave  ; 
See  Death  without  his  pointed  sting, 
And  boast  a  vict'ry  o'er  the  grave. 

3  Lord,  I  would  leave  these  fetters  here, 

To  share  in  joys  for  ever  new  ; 
I  would,  without  one  anxious  fear, 
Depart,  and  bid  the  world  adieu. 

4  Oh !  when  will  that  most  happy  day — 

When  will  that  blissful  moment  come, 
That  shall  my  weary  soul  convey 
Safe  to  her  everlasting  home  !  J 

106  (L.  M.) 

Believing  against  Hope. 

I   TF  Christ  be  my  defence  and  tow'r, 
-S-  Why  should  I  fear  the  tempter's  pow'r  ? 
If  Jesus  is  my  mighty  shield, 

,    Though  hot  the  fight,  why  should  I  yield  ? 


113 

2  Though  creature  comforts  fade  and  die, 
Yet  Jesus  lives,  and  still  is  nigh  ; 
Though  all  the  flocks  and  herds  be  dead, 
Yet  Jesus  is  my  living  bread. 

3  I  know  not  what  may  soon  betide, 
Yet  Jesus  knows,  and  he'll  provide  ; 
Though  sin  should  sink  me  in  distress, 
Yet  Jesus  is  my  righteousness. 

4  Though  faint  my  pray'rs,  and  cold  my  love, 
Yet  Jesus  intercedes  above  : 

What  though  my  foes  should  all  combine, 
Yet  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 


107  (S.  M.) 

The  fear  oj  the  Lord. 

1  fin  HE  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 

JL    In  ev'ry  state  are  blest ; 
The  Lord  will  grant  whatever  they  want ; 
Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  rest. 

2  His  secrets  they  shall  share  ; 
His  covenant  shall  learn  ; 

Guided  by  grace,  shall  walk  his  ways, 
And  heav'nly  truths  discern. 

3  He  pities  all  their  griefs  ; 

When  sinking,  makes  them  swim  l 
K  2 


114 

He  dries  their  tears,  relieves  their  fears, 
And  bids  them  trust  in  him. 

4  In  his  remembrance-book, 
The  Saviour  sets  them  down, 

Accounting  each  a  jewel  rich, 
And  calls  them  all  his  own. 

5  He  will  conduct  them  safe, 
Through  all  this  desert  land  ; 

And  will  them  bless,  with  richest  grace  ; 
His  sheep  are  in  His  hand. 

6  And  soon  around  His  throne, 
They  ev'iy  one  shall  stand  ; 

To  laud  and  praise,  through  endless  days, 
The  glorious,  great  I  AM. 

108  (L.M.) 

The  Stability  of  God's  Covenant. 

1  ^10ME,  saints,  and  sing  with  sweet  accord, 
^-^  Nor  let  your  sorrows  swell ; 

The  Covenant  made  with  David's  Lord, 
In  all  things  ordered  well. 

2  This  Cov'nant  stood  'ere  time  began, 

That  God  with  men  might  dwell , 
Eternal  Wisdom  drew  the  plan, 
In  all  things  ordered  well. 


115 

3  'Twas  made  with  Jesus  for  His  brider 

Before  the  sinner  fell ; 
'Tis  sign'd,  and  seal'd,  and  ratified, 
In  all  things  ordered  well. 

4  No  sinner  once  within  its  bound, 

Shall  ever  sink  to  hell ; 
For  mercy,  love,  and  grace  abound, 
The  Cov'nant's  ordered  well. 

5  In  glory  soon,  with  Christ  their  King, 

The  saints  shall  surely  dwell ; 
And  this  blest  Cov'nant  ever  sing, 
In  all  things  ordered  well. 


109  (S.  M.) 

The  Church  coming  up  from  the  Wilderness. 

1  HjlROM  Sin's  dark  thorny  maze, 
JL     To  Canaan's  fertile  plains, 

A  traveling  Fair  One,  in  distress, 
On  her  Beloved  leans. 

2  Through  fire,  and  flood  she  goes, 

A  weakling,  more  than  strong  ; 
Vents  in  His  bosom  all  her  woes, 
And  leaning  moves  along. 

3  When  dangers  round  her  press, 

And  darkness  veils  the  skies  ; 


116 

She  leans  upon  His  righteousness, 
From  thence  her  hopes  arise. 

4  She  views  the  cov'nant  sure, 

Her  hopes  all  centre  there  ; 

And  on  his  bosom  leans  secure, 

Whose  temples  bled  for  her. 

5  Weak  in  herself,  she  fears 

The  battle's  horrid  din  ; 
Yet  more  than  conq'ror  she  appears 
O'er  Satan,  Hell,  and  Sin. 

6  O'er  Jordan's  icy  flood. 

When  call'd  by  Death  to  go, 
She,  leaning  on  her  cov'nant  God, 
Shall  pass  triumphant  through. 

110  (P.  M.) 

The  Church  comforted  in  affliction* 

1  ^10NS  of  God,  in  tribulation, 

CT  Let  your  eyes  the  Saviour  view  ; 
He's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation, 

And  was  try'd  and  tempted  too  : 
All  to  succour 

Ev'ry  tempted  burden'd  son. 

2  'Tis  if  need  be,  He  reproves  us, 

Lest  we  settle  on  our  lees  ; 
Tet  he  in  the  furnace  loves  us, 
'Tis  express'd  in  words  like  these  ; 


117 

"  J  am  with  thee, 
Israel,  passing  through  the  fire." 

3  To  His  church,  His  joy  and  treasure, 

Ev'ry  trial  works  for  good ; 
They  are  dealt  in  weight  and  measure, 
Yet  how  little  understood ; 

Not  in  anger, 
But  from  His  dear  covenant  love. 

4  If  to-day  He  deigns  to  bless  us 

With  a  sense  of  pardon'd  sin, 
Sorrows  may  again  distress  us, 
We  may  feel  the  plague  within  : 

All  to  make  us, 
Sick  of  self,  and  fond  of  Him. 

Ill  (S.M.) 

To  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1  ^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
\J   Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 

And  open  all  our  eyes. 

2  Cheer  our  desponding  hearts, 

Thou  heav'nly  Paraclete  : 
Give  us  to  lie,  with  humble  hope, 
At  our  Redeemer's  feet. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith  ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 


118 

And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flames 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 
And  to  our  wond'ring  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

5  Shew  us  that  loving  Man, 

That  rules  the  courts  of  bliss, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  mighty  God, 
Th'  eternal  Prince  of  Peace. 

6  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul : 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  ev'ry  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 


112  (C.  M.) 

Another. 

1  X»LEST  Sp'rit  of  truth,  eternal  God, 
JtM  Thou  meek  and  lowly  Dove, 

"Who  filFst  the  soul,  through  Jesus'  blood, 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  ; — 

2  Who  comfortest  the  heavy  heart, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  prest ; 
Who  to  the  dead  canst  life  impart, 
And  to  the  weary  rest : 


119 

3  Thy  sweet  communion  charms  the  soul, 

And  gives  true  peace  and  joyy 
Which  Satan's  pow'r  cannot  control, 
Nor  all  his  wiles  destroy. 

4  Come  from  the  blissful  realms  above, 

Our  longing  breasts  inspire 
"With  thy  soft  flames  of  heav'nly  love, 
And  fan  the  sacred  fire. 

5  Breathe  comfort  where  distress  abounds  ; 

Make  the  whole  conscience  clean  ; 
And  heal  with  balm  from  Jesus'  wounds 
The  fest'ring  sores  of  sin. 

113  (C  M.) 

Tribulation. 

1  f|1HE  souls  that  would  to  Jesus  press, 

JL    Must  fix  this  firm  and  sure, 
That  tribulation,  more  or  less, 
They  must  and  shall  endure. 

2  From  this  there  can  be  none  exempt, 

'Tis  God's  own  wise  decree  ; 
Satan  the  weakest  saint  will  tempt, 
Nor  is  the  strongest  free, 

3  But  let  not  all  this  terrify  ; 

Pursue  the  narrow  path ; 


120 

Look  to  the  Lord  with  stedfast  eye, 
And  fight  with  hell  by  faith. 

4  Tho'  we  are  feeble,  Christ  is  strong, 
His  promises  are  true ; 
We  shall  be  conqu'rors  all  'ere  long, 
And  more  than  conqu'rors  toe, 

114 

The  Sabbath. 

1  ^"1  OD  thus  commanded  Jacob's  seed, 
\Jf  When  from  Egyptian  bondage  freed, 

He  led  them  by  the  way  : 
Remember,  with  a  mighty  hand, 
I  brought  thee  forth  from  Pharoah's  land  ; 

Then  keep  my  sabbath-day. 

2  To  all  God's  people,  now  remains 
A  holy  rest :  a  rest  from  pains, 

And  works  of  slavish  kind. 
When  tired  with  toil,  and  faint  thro'  fear, 
The  child  of  God  can  enter  here, 

And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

3  To  this  by  faith  he  oft  retreats, 
Bondage  and  labour  quite  forgets, 

And  bids  his  cares  adieu ; 
Slides  softly  into  promis'd  rest, 
Reclines  his  head  on  Jesus'  breast ; 

And  proves  the  sabbath  true. 


121 

This,  and  this  only,  is  the  way~ 
To  rightly  keep  that  sabbath  day, 

Which  God  has  holy  made. 
All  keepers,  that  come  short  of  this, 
The  substance  of  the  sabbath  miss, 

And  grasp  an  empty  shade. 

115  (P.  M.) 

Christ's  Sufferings. 

COME,  poor  sinners,  come  away, 
In  meditation  sweet, 
Let  us  go  to  Golgotha, 

And  kiss  our  Saviour's  feet. 
Let  us  in  his  wounded  side 

Wash  till  we  ev'ry  whit  are  clean .;. 
That's  the  fountain  open'd  wide 
For  filthiness  and  sin, 

Zion's  mourners,  cease  your  fear ; 

For  lo !  the  dying  Lamb 
Utterly  forbids  despair, 

To  all  that  love  his  name. 
Him  your  fellow-suff'rer  see  ; 

He  was  in  all  things  like  to  you v 
Are  you  tempted  ?  So  was  He. 

And  He  deserted  too. 
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122 
116  (CM.) 

Perseutrance. 

1  FilHE  sinner,  that  by  precious  faith 

JL     Has  felt  his  sins  forgiv'n, 
Is  from  that  moment  pass'd  from  deaths 
And  sealed  an  heir  of  heav'n. 

2  Tho*  thousand  snares  enclose  his  feet, 

Not  one  shall  hold  him  fast ; 
Whatever  dangers  he  may  meet, 
He  shall  get  safe  at  last, 

3  Not  as  the  world  the  Saviour  gives  ; 

He  is  no  fickle  friend  ; 
Whom  once  he  loves,  he  never  leaves, 
But  loves  him  to  the  end. 

4  He  that  would  this  great  truth  withstand 

Would  pull  God's  temple  down, 
Wrest  Jesus'  sceptre  from  his  hand, 
And  rob  him  of  his^crown. 

5  Satan  might  then  full  vict'ry  boast, 

The  church  might  wholly  fall ; 
If  one  believer  may  be  lost* 
It  follows,  so  may  all. 

6  But  Christ  in  ev'ry  age  has  prov'd 

His  purchase  firm  and  true  ; 


123 

If  this  foundation  be  remov'd, 
What  shall  the  righteous  do  ? 

7  Brethren,  by  this  your  claim  abide, 
This  title  to  your  bliss  ; 
Whatever  loss  you  bear  beside, 
0  never  give  up  this. 

117  (C.  M.) 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart.     Psalm  li.  10. 

1  4~k  COME,  thou  much  expected  guest, 
\£  Lord  Jesus,  quickly  come  ! 

Enter  the  chamber  of  my  breast  i 
Thyself  prepare  the  room. 

2  For,  shouldst  thou  stay  till  thou  canst  meet 

Reception  worthy  thee, 
With  sinners  thou  wouldst  never  sit — 
At  least  (I'm  sure)  with  me. 

3  When,  when,  will  that  blest  time  arrive, 

When  thou  wilt  kindly  deign 
With  me  to  sit,  to  lodge,  to  live, 
And  never  part  again  ? 


124 
118  (C  M.) 

Jfith  my  soul  have  I  desired  Thee  in  the  night. 

Isa.  xxvi.  9. 

Lo  !  this  is  our  God,  we  have  waited  for  Himy 
and  He  will  save  us.  Isa.  xxv.  9. 

1  f  BlHE  soul  that  with  sincere  desires 

J-    Seeks  after  Jesus'  love. 
That  soul  the  Holy  Ghost  inspires 
With  breathings  from  above. 

2  Not  ev'ry  one  in  like  degree 

The  Spirit  of  God  receives  ; 
The  Christian  often  cannot  see 
His  faith,  and  yet  believes. 

3  Blest  God  !  that  once  in  fiery  tongues, 

Cam'st  down  in  open  view, 
Come,  visit  ev'ry  heart  that  longs 
To  entertain  there  too. 

4  And,  tho'  not  like  a  mighty  wind, 

Nor  with  a  rushing  noise  ; 
May  we  thy  calmer  comforts  find, 
And  hear  thy  still  small  roice. 

-5  We  pray  to  be  renew'd  within, 
And  reconciPd  to  God  ; 
To  have  our  conscience  wash'd  from  sin, 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood. 


125 

€  Lord  may  we  have  our  faith  increas'd, 
And  0,  celestial  Dove! 
We  pray  to  be  completely  blest 
With  that  rich  blessing,  love. 

119  (S.  M.) 

Ckarity  never  faileth.     1  Cor.  xiii.  8. 

}  "El  AITH  in  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
JT    0  what  a  gift  is  this  ! 
Hope  of  salvation  in  his  name, 
How  comfortable  'tis ! 

2  Knowledge  of  what  is  right ; 

How  we  are  reconciPd ; 
A  foe  receiv'd  a  favourite, 
An  alien  made  a  child. 

3  Of  all  that  God  bestows, 

In  earth  or  heav'n  above,' 
The  best  gift  saint  or  angel  knows, 
Or  e'er  will  know,  is  love. 

4  Love  all  defects  supplies, 

Makes  great  obstructions  small ; 
'Tis  pray'r,  'tis  praise,  'tis  sacrifice, 
'Tis  holiness,  'tis  all. 

5  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  Jesu's  fleck  abide  ; 
L2 


126 

Give  us  that  best  of  blessings,  love, 
Whate'er  we  want  beside. 

120  (C.  M.) 

Jlnd,  when  they  had  nothing  to  pay,  he  frankly 
forgave  them  both.     Luke  vii.  42. 

1  IfkM  ERCY  is  welcome  news  indeed, 
i-fJL  To  those  that  guilty  stand  ; 
Wretches,  that  feel  what  help  they  need, 

Will  bless  the  helping  hand. 

2  Who  rightly  would  his  alms  dispose, 

Must  give  them  to  the  poor  ; 
None  but  the  wounded  patient  knows 
The  comforts  of  his  cure. 

3  We  all  have  sinn'd  against  our  God  ; 

Exception  none  can  boast ; 

But  he  that  feels  the  heaviest  load 

Will  prize  forgiveness  most. 

4  No  reckoning  can.we  rightly  keep  ; 

For  who  the  sums  can  know  ? 

Some  souls  are  fifty  pieces  deep ; 

And  some  five  hundred  owe. 

5  But,  let  our  debts  be  what  they  may, 

However  great  or  small, 
As  soon  as  we  have  nought  to  pay, 
Our  Lord  forgives  us  all. 


127 

6  'Tis  perfect  poverty  alone 
That  sets  the  soul  at  large  ; 
While  we  can  call  one  mite  our  own, 
We  have  no  full  discharge. 

121  (C.  M.) 

The  inestimable  Benefits  ofChrisVs  Death,  inferred 
from  the  Excellency  of  his  Person. 

1  A  ND  did  the  darling  Son  of  God 
-£J^-  For  sinners  deign  to  bleed  ? 
The  purchase  of  that  precious  blood 

Must  needs  be  rich  indeed ! 

2  God's  wisdom  would  not  pay  for  toys 

So  great  a  price  as  this  ; 
?Tis  godlike  glory,  boundless  joys, 
'Tis  unexampled  bliss. 

3  Saints,  raise  your  expectations  high  ; 

Hope  all  that  heav'n  has  good. 
Think  what  the  blood  of  Christ  can  buy  ; 
Invaluable  blood ! 

4  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 

Nor  can  the  heart  conceive, 
What  blessings  are  for  them  prepar'd, 
Who  in  the  Lord  believe. 

5  By  others,  for  their  virtue  fair, 

Let  rich  rewards  be  sought ; 


128 

Give  me,  my  God,  Thy  love  to  share t 
For  I  am  dearly  bought. 

122  (C  M.) 

Who  of  God  is  made  unto  us  wisdom,  and  righte* 
ousness,  and  sanctification,  and  redemption. 

1  Cor.  i.  30. 

1  T»ELIEVERS  own  they  are  but  blind ; 
JL9  They  know  themselves  unwise  : 

But  xoisdom  in  the  Lord  they  find, 
Who  opens  all  their  eyes, 

2  Unrighteous  are  they  all,  when  tried  ; 

But  God  himself  declares 
In  Jesus  they  are  justified  ; 
His  righteousness  is  theirs. 

3  That  we're  unholy  needs  no  proof; 

We  sorely  feel  the  fall  : 
But  Christ  has  holiness  enough 
To  sanctify  us  all. 

4  Expos'd  by  sin  to  God's  just  wrath, 

We  look  to  Christ,  and  view 
Redemption  in  His  blood  by  faith, 
And  full  redemption  too. 

5  To  Jesus  join'd,  we  all  that's  good 

From  Him  our  head  derive : 


129 

We  eat  His  flesh,  and  drink  His  blood  ; 
And  by  and  in  Him  live. 

123  (P.  M.) 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger  :  but 
they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good 
thing.     Psm.  xxxiv.  10. 

1  "^l^E  lambs  of  Christ's  fold,  ye  weaklings  in 

A  faith, 

Who  long  to  lay  hold  on  life  by  his  death  ; 
Who  fain  would  believe  him,  and  in   your  best 

room 
Would  gladly  receive  him,  but  fear  to  presume. 

2  Remember  one  thing — (0  may  it  sink  deep  !) 
Our  Shepherd  and  King,  cares  much  for  his 

sheep  : 
O  may  we  e'er  trust  him,  the  work  is  His  own  ; 
Hejmakes  the  believer,  and  gives  him  his  crown. 

3  Those  feeble  desires,  those  wishes  so  weak, 
'Tis  Jesus  inspires,  and  bids  you  still  seek  : 
His  spirit  will  cherish  the  life  He  first  gave  ; 
You  never  shall  perish,  if  Jesus  can  save. 

4  Blest  soul  that  can  say,  "Christ  only  I  seek," 
Such  surely  He'll  save,  though  sinful  and  weak: 
The  Lord  whom  thou  seekest  will  not  tarry 

long, 
And  to  hiin  the  weakest,  is  dear  as  the  strong. 


130 
124  (^  M.) 

Ye  are  all  the    Children  of  God,  by  faith  in 
Christ  Jesus.     Gal.  iii.  26. 

Jesus  Christ  came  into  the  world  to  save  Sin- 
ners.     1  Tim.  i.  15. 

1  "^TE  Children  of  God,  by  faith  in  His  Son, 

i      Redeem'd   by  his  blood,  and  with  him 

made  one, 
This  union  with  wonder,  and  rapture  be  seen, 
Which  nothing  shall  sunder,  without  or  within. 

2  This  pardon,  this  peace,  which  none  can  destroy 
This  treasure  of  grace,  this  heavenly  joy ! 
The  worthless  may  crave  it,  it  always   comes 

free  ; 
The  vilest  may  have  it,  'twas  given  to  me. 

3  'Tis   not  for  good  deeds,  good  tempers,  nor 

'  frames1 ; 
From  grace  it  proceeds,  and  all  is  the  Lamb's. 
No  goodness,  no  fitness,  expects  He  from  us  : 
This  I  can  well  witness,  for  none   could  be 
worse. 

4  Sick  sinner,   expect  no  balm  but    Christ's 

blood  ; 
Thy  own  works  reject,  the  bad  and  the  good  ; 
None  ever  miscarry  that  on  him  rely, 
Tho'  filthy  as  Mary,*  Manasseh,  or  I. 
*Mary  Magdalene. 


131, 

125  (P.  M.) 

In  that  day  there  shall  be  a  fountain  opened  to  the 
house  oj  David,  and  to  the  Inhabitants  of  Je- 
rusalem^  for  sin  and  for  uncleanness. 

Zech.  xiii.  1. 

1  FT!  HE  fountain  of  Christ,  assist  me  to  sing, 

J-    The  blood  of  our  Priest,  our   crucified 

King; 
Which  perfectly  cleanses  from  sin,  and  from  filthf 
And  richly  dispenses  salvation,  and  health. 

2  This  fountain  so  dear,  he'll  freely  impart ; 
Unlock'd  by  the  spear,  it  gush'd  from  his  heart: 
With  blood  and  with  water  ;  the  first  to  atone: 
To  cleanse  us  the  latter ;  the  fountain's  but  one* 

3  This  fountain  unseal'd,  stands  open  for  all 
That  long  to  be  heal'd,  the  great,  and  the  smalh 
Here's  strength  for  the  weakly,  that  hither  are 

led; 
Here's  health  for  the  sickly ;  here's  life  for  the 
dead. 

4  This  fountain  tho'  rich,  from  charge  is  quite 

clear ; 
The  poorer  the  wretch,  the  welcomer  here: 
Come  needy,  come  guilty,  come  loathsome  and 

bare  ; 
Tou  can't  come  too  filthy— come  just  as  you 

are. 


132 

5  This  fountain  in  vain  has  never  been  try'd  ; 
It  takes  out  all  stain  whenever  apply'd  ; 
The  waters  flow  sweetly  with  virtue  divine, 
To  cleanse  souls  completely,  tho'  leprous  as 
mine. 

126 

Saving  Faith. 

1  fMlHE  sinner  that  truly  believes, 

J-    And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  justification  receives, 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood  ; 
Though  thousands  and  thousands  of  foes, 

Against  him  in  malice  unite, 
Their  rage  he  through  Christ  can  oppose, 

Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 

2  Not  all  the  delusions  of  sin, 

Shall  ever  seduce  him  to  death  : 
He  now  has  the  witness  within, 

And  lives  upon  Jesus  by  faith. 
This  faith  shall  eternally  fail 

When  Jesus  shall  fall  from  his  throne  j 
For  hell  against  both  must  prevail, 

Since  Jesus  and  he  are  but  one. 

3  The  faith  that  exalts  the  blest  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  notion  or  name  ; 
The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is  ; 


133 

A  principle  active  and  young, 

That  lives  under  pressure  and  load  ; 

That  makes  out  of  weakness  more  strong. 
And  draws  the  soul  upward  to  God. 

4  It  treads  on  the  world,  and  on  hell ; 

It  vanquishes  death,  and  despair ; 
And  (what  is  still  stranger  to  tell) 

It  overcomes  heav'n  by  pray'r  ; 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend  ; 
To  see  his  forgiveness  is  just, 

And  look  for  his  love  to  the  end. 

5  It  says  to  the  mountains,  Depart, 

That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul  : 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  makes  their  sore  consciences  whole  ; 
Bids  sins  of  a  crimson-like  dye 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white  : 
And  makes  such  a  sinner  as  I, 

As  pure  as  an  angel  of  light. 

127  (C  M.) 

For  thz  kingdom  of  God  is  not  in  icord,  but  in 
power*     1  Cor.  iv.  20. 

1     A    FORM  of  words,  though  e'er  so  sounds 
-*3L  Can  never  save  a  soul ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  must  give  the  wound; 
And  make  the  wounded  whole. 
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134 

2  Though  God's  election  is  a  truth, 

Small  comfort  there  I  see, 
Till  I  am  told  by  God's  own  mouth 
That  he  has  chosen  me. 

3  Sinners,  I  read,  are  justified 

By  faith  in  Jesu's  blood  ; 
But  when  to  me  that  blood's  applied, 
'Tis  then  it  does  me  good. 

4  To  perseverance  I  agree  ; 

The  thing  to  me  is  clear, 
Because  the  Lord  has  promis'd  wie, 
That  I  shall  persevere. 

6  Imputed  righteousness  I  own, 
A  doctrine  most  divine, 
For  Jesus  to  my  heart  makes  known 
That  all  His  merit's  mine. 

6  That  Christ  is  God  I  can  avouch, 

And  for  his  people  cares, 
Since  I  have  pray'd  to  him  as  such, 
And  he  has  heard  my  prayers. 

7  That  sinners  black  as  hell,  by  Christ 

Are  sav'd,  I  know  full  well ; 
For  I  his  mercy  have  not  miss'd, 
And  I  am  black  as  hell. 

8  Thus  Christians  glorify  the  Lord  s 

His  spirit  joins  with  ours, 


1 


135 

In  bearing  witness  to  his  word, 
With  all  its  saving  pow'rs. 

128  (P.  M.) 

Come,  and  welcome,  to  Jems. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity,  join'd  with  pow'r. 
He  is  able,  he  is  able,  he  is  able  ; 
He  is  willing;  doubt  no  more. 

2  Ho  !  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome  ! 

God's  free  bounty  glorify ! 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 

Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  us  nigh, 
Without  money,  without  money,  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  gives  you,  this  he  gives  you,  this  he 
gives  you ; 

'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Bruis'd  and  mangled  by  the  fall ; 


136 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all: 
Not  the  righteous,  not  the    righteous,  not  the 
righteous, 

Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Jesus  died — has  rose — ascended  ; 

Plead  the  merit  of  His  blood. 
Venture  on  Him,  venture  wholly  ; 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude. 
None  but  Jesus,  none  but  Jesus,   none  but 
Jesus ; 

Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

6  Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetlv  echo  with  his  name. 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 


129  (C.  M.) 

And  the  Lord  went  his  way,  as  soon  as  he  had 
left  communing  with  Abraham  ;  and  Abraham 
relumed  unto  his  place.  Gen.  xvii.  33. 

I   "WW7HEN  Jesus,  with  his  mighty  love, 
*  *     Visits  my  troubled  breast, 
My  doubts  subside,  my  fears  remove, 
And  I'm  completely  blest. 


137 

2  I  love  the  Lord  with  mind  and  heart, 

His  people,  and  his  ways  ; 
Envy,  and  pride,  and  lust,  depart ; 
And  all  his  works  I  praise. 

3  Nothing  but  Jesus  I  esteem  ; 

My  soul  is  then  sincere  , 
And  every  thing  that's  dear  to  him, 
To  me  is  also  dear. 

4  But  ah  !  when  these  short  visits  end, 

Though  not  quite  left  alone, 
I  miss  the  presence  of  my  friend, 
Like  one  whose  comfort's  gone, 

5  More  frequent  let  thy  visits  be, 

Or  let  them  longer  last ; 
I  can  do  nothing  without  thee  : 
Make  haste,  my  God,  make  haste. 

130  (C.  M.) 

Sonfbe  of  good  cheer,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee. 

Matt.  ix.  2. 

1  TTTOW  high  apriv'lege  'tis  to  know 
JLJL     Our  sins  are  all  forgiven ! 

To  bear  about  this  pledge  below, 
This  special  grant  of  heav'n  ! 

2  To  look  on  this,  when  sunk  in  fears, 

While  each  repeated  sight, 
M2 


138 

Like  some  reviving  cordial  cheers, 
And  makes  temptations  light ! 

3  Oh  !  what  is  honour,  wealth,  or  mirth, 

To  this  well-grounded  peace  ! 
How  poor  are  all  the  goods  of  earth 
To  such  a  gift  as  this  ! 

4  This  is  a  treasure  rich  indeed, 

Which  none  but  Christ  can  give  : 
Of  this  the  best  of  men  have  need  ; 
This  I,  the  worst,  receive. 

131  (L.  M.) 

Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  not 

iniquity,  Psm.  xxxii.  2. 

God  was  in  Christ — not  imputing  their  trespasses 

to  them.  2  Cor.  v.  19. 

1  SgLESSED  are  they  whose  guilt  is  gone  ; 
JlP   Whose  sins  are  wash'd  away  with  blood  ; 
Whose  hope  is  fix'd  on  Christ  alone  ; 
W7hose  souls  are  reconcil'd  to  God. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Iniquity  will  not  impute  ; 

W"ho  vent'ring  on  his  Saviour's  word, 
Of  faith  enjoys  the  peaceful  fruit. 

3  Though,  trav'ling  through  this  vale  of  tears, 
He  many  sore  temptations  meet, 


139 

The  Holy  Ghost  this  witness  bears- 
He  stands  in  Jesus  still  complete, 

4  This  pearl  of  price  no  works  can  claim ; 
He  that  finds  this,  is  rich  indeed. 

This  pure  white  stone  contains  a  name 
Which  none  but  who  receives,  can  read. 

5  This  precious  gift,  this  bond  of  love, 
The  Lord  oft  gives  his  people  here ; 
But  what  we  all  shall  be  above 
Doth  not,  my  brethren,  yet  appear. 

6  Yet  this  we  safely  may  believe, 
'Tis  what  no  words  will  e'er  express  : 
What  saints  themselves  cannot  conceive, 
An&  brightest  angels  can  but  guess. 

132  (S.  M.) 

J  thank  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Rom.  viii.  25. 

1  THOUGH  void  of  all  that's  good,   , 

J-    And  very,  very  poor, 
Through  Christ  I  hope  to  be  renew'd, 
And  live  for  evermore. 

2  I  view  my  own  bad  heart, 

And  see  such  evils  there, 
The  sight  with  horror  makes  me  start, 
And  tempts  me  to  despair. 


140 

3  Then  with  a  single  eye 

I  look  to  Chnst«alone  ; 
And  on  His  righteousness  rely, 
Though  I  myself  have  none* 

4  Byvirtue  of  His  blood 

The  Lord  declares  me  clean  ; 
Now  serves  my  mind  the  law  of  God — 
My  flesh  the  law  of  sin. 

133  (C.  M.) 

Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel. 

Psalm  lxxiii.  24. 

rHENE'ER  I  make  some  sudden  stop, 
(For  many  such  I  make,)" 
And  cannot  see  the  cloud  clear'd  up, 
Nor  know  which  path  to  take  : 

2  I  to  my  Saviour  speed  my  way, 

To  tell  my  dubious  state  ^ 
Then  listen  what  the  Lord  will  say, 
And  hope  to  follow  that. 

3  If  Jesus  seem  to  hide  his  face, 

What  anxious  fears  I  feel ! 
But,  if  He  deign  to  whisper  peace, 
I'm  happy — all  is  well. 

4  Confirm'd  by  one  soft  secret  word7 

I  seek  no  further  light ; 


141 

But  walk,  depending  on  my  Lord* 
By  faith,  and  not  by  sight. 

5  Of  friends  and  counsellors  bereft, 

I  often  hear  him  say, 
"  Decline  not  to  the  right  nor  left  : 
Go  on ;  lo,  here's  the  way." 

6  Weak  in  myself,  in  Him  I'm  strong ; 

His  Spirit's  voice  I  hear  : 
The  way  I  walk  cannot  be  wrong, 
If  Jesus  be  but  there. 

7  He  is  my  helper,  and  my  guide  ; 

I  trust  to  Him  alone  : 
No  other  helps  have  I  beside  ; 
I  venture  ail  on  one. 

134  (C.  M.) 

Having  therefore,  Brethren,  boldness  to  enter  into 
the  Holiest  by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  by  a  neiv  and 
living  ivay:  let  us  draw  near*  Heb.  x.  19,  23. 

1   WEATHER  of  heav'n,  almighty  King, 
JL      How  wond'rous  is  thy  love, 
That  worms  of  dust  thy  praise  should  sing, 
And  thou  their  songs  approve  ! 

jL  Since  by  a  new  and  living  way, 
Access  to  Thee  is  giv'n, 
Poor  sinners  may  with  boldness  pray, 
And  earth  converse  with  heav'n. 


142 

3  Give  each  some  token,  Lord,  for  good  ; 

And  send  the  Spirit  down, 
To  feed  us  with  celestial  food, 
The  body  of  Thy  Son. 

4  The  feast  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  make 

We  would  by  faith  receive  : 
Our  souls  would  of  thy  grace  partake, 
Our  souls  would  eat,  and  live. 

5  Thy  Church  will  Thee,  the  Father  own, 

Who ,  when  we  all  were  lost, 
To  seek  and  save  us,  sent  the  Son, 
And  gives  the  Holy  Ghost, 

135 

We  all  have  sinned  and  come  short  oj  the  glory  of 
God.   Rom.  iii.  23. 

He  was  delivered  for  our  offences  ;  and  was  raised 
again  for  our  justification.  Rom.  iv.  26. 

1  4Tfc^R  Ungues  would  gladly  sing 
^-J  The  mercies  of  the  Lord  -, 
The  love  of  Christ  our  King, 
Our  hearts  would  now  record. 

He  sav'd  us  from  the  wrath  of  God, 
And  paid  our  ransom  with  his  blood. 

2  What  wond'rous  grace  was  this  ! 
We  sinn'd,  and  Jesus  died  : 


143 

He  wrought  the  righteousness, 

And  we  were  justified, 
We  ran  the  score  to  lengths  extreme, 
And  all  the  debt  was  charged  on  Him. 

Hell  was  our  just  desert, 

And  he  that  hell  endur'd. 

Guilt  broke  his  guiltless  heart 

With  wrath  that  we  incurr'd, 
We  bruis'd  his  body,  spilt  his  blood  ; 
And  both  became  our  heav'nly  food. 


136  (L.  M.) 

A  poor  burdened  Sinner  venturing  to  the  Table  of 
the  Lord. 

1  "WJITY  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord, 

JL      Who  would  believe  thy  gracious  word  ; 
But  own  my  heart,  with  shame  and  grief, 
A  sink  of  sin  and  unbelief. 

2  Lord ,  in  thy  house  I  read  there's  room  ; 
And  vent'ring  hard,  behold  I  come. 
But  can  there,  tell  me,  can  there  be, 
Amongst  thy  children,  room  for  me  ? 

B  I  eat  the  bread,  and  drink  the  wine, 
But  oh !  my  soul  wants  more  than  sign, 
I  faint,  unless  I  feed  on  thee, 
And  drink  thy  blood  as  shed  for  me. 


144 

4  For  sinners,  Lord,  thou  cam'st  to  bleed ; 
And  I'm  a  sinner  vile  indeed  ! 
Lord,  I  believe  thy  grace  is  free  :   j 
0  magnify  thy  grace  in  me  ! 

137  (C  M.) 

And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him,  from 
generation  to  generation.  Luke  L,  50, 

1  rWlHE  tender  mercies  of  the  Lord, 

JL     To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
For  ev'ry  grace-taught  soul  afford, 
An  everlasting  theme. 

2  He  pities  all  that  feel  his  fear, 

When  wounded,  pain'd,  or  weak  : 
As  tender  mothers  grieve  to  hear 
Their  infants  moan  when  sick. 

3  He  to  the  needy  and  the  faint, 

His  mighty  aid  makes  known  ; 
And,  when  their  languid  life  is  spent, 
Supplies  it  with  his  own. 

4  The  body  in  his  bounty  shares, 

Sustain'd  with  corn  and  wine  f 
But  for  the  soul  Himself  prepares 
A  banquet  more  divine. 

5  By  faith  receiv'd,  his  flesh  and  blood 

Shall  life  eternal  give  j 


145 

For  he  that  eats  immortal  food, 
Immortally  must  live. 

138  (L.  M.) 

Jlnd  ye  shall  eat  in  "plenty  and  be  satisfied,  and 
praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  your  God,  that 
hath  dealt  wondrously  with  you  ;  Joel.  ii.  26. 

1  "WW7HAT  creatures  beside,  are  favor'd  like  us? 

ww  Forgiven,  supplied,  and  banquetted  thus  ; 
By  God  our  good  Father,  who  gave  us  His 

Son  ; 
And  sent  him  to  gather,  His  children  in  One. 

2  Salvation's  of  God,  the  effect  of  free  grace, 
Upon  us  bestow'd,  before  the  world  was; 
God  from  everlasting  be  blest,  and  again, 
Blest  to  everlasting,  Amen,  and  Amen. 

139  (L.  M.) 

The  Christian  Dying. 

In  hope  of  Eternal  Life,  which  God,  that  cannot 
lie,  promised  before  the  world  began.  Titus  i.  2. 

1  TTN  hope  of  life  eternal  giv'n, 
JL  Behold  a  pardon'd  sinner  dies ; 
A  precious  blood-bought  heir  of  heav'c, 
CalFd  to  his  mansion  ia  the  skies. 

N 


146 

2  He  leaves  the  world  with  all  its  toys, 
For  better,  brighter  worlds  on  high, 
His  soul  shall  prove  eternal  joys, 
Beyond  the  glitt'i  ing  stany  sky. 

3  Methinks  I  see  him  new  at  rest, 

In  the  bright  mansion  Love  ordain'd  ; 
See  him  recline  on  Jesu's  breast. 
No  more  by  sin,  or  sorrow  pain'd, 

4  And  shall  our  eyes  with  sorrow  flow  ? 
Our  bosom  heave  the  painful  sigh  ? 
At  Jesu's  call  each  saint  will  go, 
And  find  it  endless  gain  to  die. 

5  Through  the^reat  strength  of  Israel's  King 
His  saints  shall  surely  conquer  Death  ; 
And  His  sweet  praises  joyful  sing, 

As  in  His  arms  they  lose  their  breath. 

140  (L.  M.) 

Divine  Love  overflowing  all  the  depths  and  heights 
of  human  transgression. 

1  ^k  I  THE  mysterious  depths  of  grace, 
^JP  •   Who  shall  thy  deepest  mazes  trace, 
Surpassing  human  thought  V)  know, 
Where  this  great  sea  of  love  shall  flow. 

2  ?Twas  hid  in  God's  eternal  breast, 
For  all  His  sons  in  Jesus  bless'd, 


147 

Whose  mystic  member?,  from  of  old, 
Were  in  the  book  of  life  enroled. 

3  Shall  one,  that's  now  in  His  embrace, 
Before  to-morrow  fall  from  grace  ; 
Be  doom'd  to  Tophet's  endless  flame, 
Where  hope  or  mercy  never  came? 

4  No  !  glory  to  His  name  ;  we  say, 
He'll  love  to-morrow  as  to-day  ; 

No  wrath  will  e'er  His  bosom  move, 
Toward  an  object  of  His  love  ! 

5  No  heights  of  guilt,  no  depths  of  sin, 
Where  His  redeemed  have  ever  been, 
But  sov'reign  grace  was  underneath, 
And  love  eternal,  strong  as  death. 

6  Come  then  ye  saints,  in  strains  divine, 
Rehearse  the  same  in  ev'ry  line, 
Nor  fear  to  sing  the  charming  lay, 
You'll  sing  the  same  another  day. 

7  No  other  song  will  be  th'  employ, 
Of  saints  in  worlds  of  endless  joy  ; 
But  loud  Hosannah's  round  the  throne, 
To  the  great  sacred  Three  in  One  ! 


148 
141  (L.  M.) 

The  Gospel  Chariot. 

King  Solomo7i  made  himself  a  chariot  of  the  wood 
of  Lebanon  ;  He  made  the  pillars  thereof  of 
silver,  the  bottom  thereof  of  gold  ;  the  covering 
of  it  of  purple,  the  midst  thereof  being  paved 
ivith  love9for  the  daughters  of  Jerusalem. 

Song  iii.  9, 10. 

1  g^i  RE  AT  Salem's  King,  of  old  renow'd, 
^UT  With  wisdom  bless'd,and  honors  crown'd; 
Prepared  a  chariot  for  his  bride, 

That  she  in  princely  state  might  ride. 

2  Behold  the  silver  columns  stand, 
Fair  and  magnificently  grand  ; 

'Twas  paved  with  love,  and  all  to  prove, 
How  much  he  did  this  fair  one  love. 

3  Fair  type  of  Jesus,  whom  we  love  ; 
Who  sent  his  chariot  from  above, 

To  fetch  His  church:  without  a  stain, 
With  Him  in  bliss,  to  live  and  reign. 

4  Thus  shall  the  Gospel  chariot  run, 
Till  the  last  stage  of  time  is  done  ; 
And  bear  in  triumph  to  their  God, 

The  ransom'd  race  redeem'd  with  bloed, 

5  The  Church  shall  in  this  chariot  ride, 
She's  His  elect,  His  royal  bride, 


149 

With  Him  her  Lord  in  highest  state, 
She'll  enter  Zion's  pearly  gate. 

6  There  all  conspire  in  sweet  accord, 
In  shouts  of  joy  to  praise  the  Lord, 
In  strains  more  noble,  sweet,  and  strong, 
Than  e'er  were  heard  in  seraph's  song. 


1£2  (P.  M.) 

Christ  Present  in  the  Assemblies  of  His 
People. 

Where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  My 
Namey  there  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them. 

Matt,  xviii.  20. 

1  (I   "in^HE RE  two  or  three  together  meet, 

W  v     *•  My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat, 

•2  xVnd  tell  uhat  I  have  done, 
"  There  will  I  he,"  saith  God,  "  to  bless, 
"  And  ev'ry  burden'd  soul  redress, 

ki  Who  worships  at  My  throne." 

2  Make  One  in  this  assembly  Lord, 
Speak  to  the  heart  some  healing  word, 

To  set  the  spirit  free  ; 
Impart  a  kind  celestial  show'r. 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour ; 

In  fellowship  with  Thee. 
.       N2 


150 

S  Though  few  in  number,  yet  we  claim. 
The  promise  made  ia  Jesus'  name, 

It  stands  divinely  free  : 
Thou  art  our  Father,  and  our  Friend* 
Thy  tender  mercies  can  extend 

To  sinners  such  as  we. 

4  Guilt  from  the  troubled  soul  remove, 
0  !  shed  abroad  Thy  precious  love, 

Release  from  slavish  fear  ; 
Then,  though  in  tents  of  sin  we  groan, 
We'll  sing  like  those  around  Thy  throne, 

Till  thou  shalt  bring  us  there. 

143  (P.  M.) 

The  Precious  thoughts  of  GOD, 

I  know  the  thoughts  I  think  towards  you,  thoughts 

of  peace,  and  not  of  evil.  Jer.  xxix.  11. 
Lord!  what  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 

Psm.  viii.  4. 

fNDULGENT  God  !  how  kind 
Are  all  Thy  ways  to  me, 
Whose  dark  benighted  mind, 
Was  enmity  with  Thee  : 
But,  now  subdued  by  sov'reign  grace, 
My  spirit  longs  for  Thine  embrace. 

How  precious  are  Thy  thoughts, 
That  o'er  my  bosom  roll : 


151 

They  swell  beyond  my  faults* 

And  captivate  my  soul : 
How  great  their  sum,  how  high  they  risfc, 
Can  ne'er  be  known  beneath  the  skies. 

Preserved  in  Jesus,  when 

My  feet  would  haste  to  hell ; 

And  there  should  I  have  gone, 

But  thou  dost  all  things  well : 
Thy  love  was  great,  Thy  mercy  free, 
Which  from  the  pit  delivered  me. 

Before  Thy  hands  had  made, 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 

Or  earth's  foundation  laid, 

Or  fashion'd  Adam's  clay, 
What  thoughts  of  peace,  and  mercy  flow'd, 
From  thy  dear  bosom,  0  my  God  ! 

O  !  fathomless  abyss, 

Where  hidden  myst'ries  lie  ; 

Angels  above  desire 

Within  the  same  to  pry  : 
Lord  !  what  is  man,  Thy  desp'rate  foe; 
That  Thou  should'st  bless,  and  love  him  so. 

A  monument  of  grace, 

A  sinner  sav'd  by  blood  : 

The  streams  of  Love  I  trace 

Up  to  the  fountain  God  ; 
And  in  His  sacred  bosom  see 
Eternal  thoughts  of  love  to  me. 


152 

144 

The  Constant  Lover. 

Jesus  having  loved  His   own,  which  were  in   the 
World*  He  loved  them  to  the  end.  John  xiii.  1. 

1  1L3"E'S   all    my   precious    soul   could  wish, 
JLJL  He's  Ifcvcly,  He's  divine, 

And  His  heart  is  not  another's  ;   He   ever  will 

be  mine  : 
He  loved  me  as  none  e'er  lov'd  ;  a  love  without 

decay  ; 
Oh  !  His  heart,  His  heart  was  broken,  for  the 

love  of  sinful  vie. 

2  His  hair  is  beauteous  raven-black,  his  neck  is 

spotless  white  ; 

His  dove-li!<e  eye  once  languishing,  now  spar- 
kles with  delight ; 

His  face  e'er  wears  a  smile  for  me,  His  eye's 
ne'er  turn'd  away  ; 

Oh  !  His  heart,  I  lis  heart  was  broken,  for  the 
love  of  sinful  me. 

3  For  me  He  climbM   Mount  Calv'ry's  hill,  and 

shed  his  precious  blood  ; 

For  me  He  bore  Almighty  wrath — that  over- 
whelming flood  ; 

By  night  my  slumbers  He  doth  watch, and 'tends 
my  steps  by  clay  ; 

Oh  !  His  heart,  His  heart  was  broken,  for  the 
love  of  sinful  me. 


153 

4  He  makes  and  is  my  summer's  sun,  my  shield 

in  winter's  blast, 
And  when  my  pilgrimage  is  done,  and  all  my 

sorrow's  past  ; 
He'll  take  me  to  His  glorious  home,  and  joyful 

I  shall  be 
With  Him  whose  heart  was  broken,  for  the  love 

of  happy  me. 

!£5  (C.  M.) 

The  blusjul  vision  of  Christ  and  His  Church 
in  Glory. 

1  On  Zion's  sacred  Mount  I  saw, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  ; 
His  church  redeem'd  from  endless  woe, 
Compos'd  His  glorious  train. 

2  This  virgin  throng  ;  belov'd  of  God, 

All  stood  around  Him  there  ; 
With  garments  wash'd  in  heav'ns  own  blood, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

3  I  strove  this  blood-bought  host  to  count, 

Thus  to  my  sight  reveal'd  ; 
And  found  at  last  their  full  amount, 
'Twas  all  that  God  had  seaPd. 

4  They  sung  a  song  for  ever  new, 

And  none  could  learn  the  same, 
But  ransom'd  slaves,  and  sianers,  who 
From  tribulation  came. 


154 

5  The  hvmn'd  the  Great,  the  bless'dl  AM. 

His  sacred  name  they  wore, 
They  Bigg  Hosnnaas  to  the  Lamb, 
God  bJessM  for  evermure  ! 

6  Blameless  before  the  throne  they  stand  ; 

A  chosen,  faithful  race  ; 
A  blessed,  precious,  royal  band, 
A  people  saved  by  grace. 

146  (L.  M.) 

Looking  for  that  Blessed  Hope,  and  the  glorious 
appearing  of  the  great  God,  and  our  Saviour^ 
Jesus  Christ.     Titus,  ii.  13. 

1  ]OLOOD-BOUGHT   children  of  the  Sa- 
-hJp         viour, 

Think  amidst  your  sorrows  here, 
You  will  soon  in  heav'n  assemble, 
You  in  glory  will  appear. 

2  That  bless'd  throng  can  ne'er  be  perfect. 
Nor  the  joy  be  quite  complete, 

Till  the  whole  redeemed  number, 
Round  the  throne  shall  take  their  seat. 

3  Oh !  what  unknown  joys  await  us 
In  that  world  of  perfect  bliss  : 
Where  no  sin  shall  e'er  annoy  us, 
Where  our  Jesus  ever  is. 


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4  Yes  !  my  brethren  !  conquest 's  certain, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood  ; 
Glory  to  His  name  for  ever, 

We  shall  soon  ascend  to  God  ! 

5  Hallelujah  !  let  the  chorus, 
Mingle  shouts  with  those  above  : 
Hallelujah  !  Jesus,  loves  us  : 
Hallelujah  !  God  is  love  ! 

147  (P.  M.) 

Israel  shall  be  saved  in  the  Lord  with  an  everlasting 
salvation:  ye  shall  not  be  ashamed,  nor  conjound- 
erf,  world  without  end.     Isa.  xlv.  17. 

1  T^  VERLA STING  's  your  salvation, 
m  JLi    Ye  who  know  and  trust  the  Lord  : 

Ye  are  pass'd  from  condemnation, 
Saith  the  true  and  faithful  Word. 

Jesu's  love  to  you  revealed, 
Banishes  your  servile  fear  ; 

Ye  by  God  the  SriRiT  sealed, 
See  your  heavenly  interest  clear. 

2  You  are  freed  from  legal  bondage, 

Death  nor  hell,  can  you  alarm  ; 
Men  and  devils  greatest  ragings, 

Can't  destroy  you— cannot  harm. 
Bid  your  enemies  defiance; 

Jesus  conquer'd  eveiy  foe  : 
Fix  on  Him  your  whole  reliance 

In  His  strength  triumphant  go. 


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3  God,  ere  time  began,  appointed 

Every  cross  that  you  shalJ  bear ; 
Ye  the  Holy  Ghost  anointed, 

You  are  God's  peculiar  care. 
He  in  a  right  wayiconducts  you, 

Safe  thro'  fire,  and  floods,  and  storms  ; 
He  in  wisdom  guides,  instructs  you, 

And  His  will  in  you  performs. 

4  We  were  lov'd  and  bless'd  in  Jesus  ; 

By  Him,  made  alive  to  God  ! 
Him  we  love  whose  pow'r  hath  rais'd  us  ; 

And  hath  wash'd  us  in  His  blood. 
God  declares  that  nought  shall  hurt  us, 

He  makes  all  things  work  our  good  ; 
He's  our  God— He  will  support  us, 

We're  His  own,  and  bought  with  Blood. 

148  (P.  M.) 

The  law  urns  a  shadow  of  good  things  to  come%  tl 
body  is  of  Christ.     Heb.  x.  1. 

1   ^1  OD  of  old  his  saints  instructed, 
^Jf  Gave  them  faith  in  Christ  to  come  ; 
Thro'  the  wilderness  conducted, 

Those  He  loved,  safely  home. 
Out  of  Egypt  He  did  bring  them, 

Led  them  by  his  powerful  hand  ; 
Precious  Gospel-mysteries  taught  them; 

Plac'd  them  in  the  promjs'd  land. 


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2  God  by  shadows  intimated 

That  the  substance  did  exist, 
Truth  to  them  by  types  He  stated, 

Thus  He  led  their  minds  to  Christ. 
Blood  of  bulls  and  goats  could  never 

Conscience  ease,  nor  guilt  remove  ; 
Jesus'  blood  alone  delivers 

All  the  objects  of  His  love. 

3  The  great  sacrifice  of  Jesus, 

To  their  consciences  applied, 
Heals  their  souls  of  all  diseases, 

Faith  sees  Justice  satisfied. 
No  more  sacrifice  is  needed, 

Christ  hath  wash'd  his  people  clean  ; 
All  law- offerings  superseded, 

Jesus  made  an  end  of  sin. 

4  No  more  offerings— but  thanksgiving 

Is  accepted  of  the  Lord  : 
This  all  render  who  are  living, 

On  the  great  incarnate  Word. 
Let  no  other  plea  be  urged  ; 

Jesus'  blood  when  felt  within, 
Proves  the  sinner's  heart  is  purged, 

He  no  conscience  hath  of  sin. 


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149 

All's  Well. 

It  shall  be  well  with  them  that  fear  God. 
Eccles.  vii.  12. 

1  "VKTRETCHED,  and  weak,  andfull  of  cares, 

w  w    Immanuel's    blood-bought    bride    ap- 
pears ; 
Her  heart,  her  head,  her  thoughts,  her  mind, 
Nor  rest  can  get,  nor  comfort  find  : 
Still  Christ  is  near,  her  wonnds  to  heal, 
And  gently  chides  when  doubts  prevail : 
Cheer  up — let  not  thy  sorrows  swell, 
Thy  God's  at  hand  ;  fear  not :  All's  Well  ! 

2  And  when  on  Jordan's  stream  she  sails, 
Her  spirits  sink,  her  courage  fails  ; 

Yet  still  her  head  is  kept  above, 
Well  shelter'd  by  unchanging  love. 
And  while  the  icy  hand  of  Death 
Chills  her  warm  current — stops  her  breath, 
What's  this  ?  my  dearest  Jesus  tell, 
'Tis  thy  last  foe  ;  fear  not :  All's  Well  ! 

150  (C.  M.) 

Characters  and  Offices  of  Christ. 


c 


HRIST  is  th'  eternal  Rock, 
On  which  his  church  is  built ; 


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The  Shepherd  of  his  little  flock  ; 

The  Lamb  that  took  our  guilt ; 

Our  Counsellor ;  our  Guide  ; 

Our  Brother,  and  our  Friend ; 
The  Bridegroom  of  his  chosen  bride, 

Who  loves  her  to  the  end. 

He  is  the  Son  to  free ; 

The  Bishop  He  to  bless  : 
The  full  Propitiation,  He  ; 

The  Lord  our  Righteousness ; 

His  body's  glorious  Head  ; 

Our  Advocate  that  pleads  ; 
Our  Priest  that  pray'd,  aton'd,  and  bled, 

And  ever  intercedes. 

When  sin  would  fain  have  made, 

'Tvvixt  wrath  and  mercy  strife, 
Our  dear  Redeemer  dearly  paid 

Our  ransom  with  his  life. 

Faith  proves  the  full  release  ; 

Our  Surety  for  us  stood  : 
The  Mediator  made  the  peace, 

And  sign'd  it  with  his  blood. 

Soldiers,  your  Captain  own  ; 

Believers,  serve  your  Lord  ; 
Sinners,  the  Saviour's  love  make  known  ; 

Saints,  hymn  th'  incarnate  Words 

The  Witness  sure  and  true 

Of  God's  good-will  to  men  ; 
The  Alpha  and  the  Omega  too  , 

The  first  and  last,  Amen. 


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5       Poor  pilgrims  shall  not  straf, 
Who  frighted  flee  from  wrath  : 
A  bleeding  Jesus  is  the  Way, 
And  blood  tracks  all  the  path. 
Chtistians  in  Christ  obtain 
The  Truth  that  can't  deceive  ; 
And  never' shall  they  die  again 
Who  in  the  Life  believe. 

151  (C  M.) 

Christ's  Resurrection. 

1  CJEE  from  the  dungeon  of  the  dead, 
1^  Our  great  Deliv'rer  rise  ; 

While  conquest  wreaths  his  heavenly  head, 
And  glory  glads  his  eyes. 

2  The  struggling  Hero,  strong  to  save, 

Did  all  our  miseries  bear 
Down  to  the  chambers  of  the  grave, 
And  left  the  burden  there. 

3  See,  how  the  well-pleas'd  angel  rolls 

The  stone,  and  opes  the  pris'n  : 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  sin-sick  souls, 
And  sing,  The  Lord  is  ris'n. 

4  No  more  indictments  justice  draws  ; 

It  sets  the  soul  at  large  ; 
Our  Surety  undertook  the  cause  ; 
And  gives  a  full  discharge. 


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5  To  save  us  our  Redeemer  dy'd  ; 

To  justify  us,  rose  : 
Where's  the  condemning  pow'r  beside 
Has  right  to  interpose  ] 

6  The  Lord  is  ris'n,  thou  trembling  soul : 

Let  fears  no  more  confound. 
Let  heav'n  and  earth,  from  pole  to  pole, 
The  Lord  is  ris'n  resound. 


152  (L.  M.) 

Destruction  of  Death* 

1  4"kH  Saviour  !  lift  my  drooping  head  ; 
^J  Since  Thou  Oh  Lord!  hast  vict'ry  gain'd: 
To  see  my  foes  triumphant  led, 

And  everlasting  life  obtain'd. 

2  God  from  the  grave  has  rais'd  his  Son  : 
The  pow'rs  of  darkness  are  despoiPd. 
Justice  declares  the  work  is  done, 
And  man  to  God  is  reconcil'd. 

3  Lo  !  the  Redeemer  leaves  the  tomb  : 
See  the  triumphant  Hero  rise  : 

His  mighty  arms  their  strength  resume, 
And  conquest  sparkles  in  his  eyes. 

4  Death  his  death's  wound  has  now  receiv'd ; 
An  end  of  sin  's  entirely  made  ; 

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Pris'ners  of  hope  are  quite  repriev'd, 
And  all  the  dreadful  debt  is  paid. 

5  Christians  !  for  you  the  Lord  was  slain, 
Your  souls  were  purchas'd  with  his  blood  \ 
And  mighty  grace  shall  in  you  reign, 
Till  you  behold  your  rising  God  ! 

153  (C.  M.) 

Christ's  Ascension. 

1  "IWTO  W  for  a  theme  of  thankful  praise, 
-i-^l   To  tune  the  stamm'rer's  tongue  : 
Christians,  your  hearts  and  voices  raise, 

And  j@in  the  joyful  song. 

2  The  Lord's  ascended  up  on  high, 

Deck'd  with  resplendent  wounds  ; 
While  shouts  of  vict'ry  rend  the  sky, 
And  heaven  with  joy  resounds. 

3  See  from  the  regions  of  the  dead, 

Thro'  all  th'  ethereal  plains, 
The  powers  of  darkness  captive  led* 
The  dragon  dragg'd  in  chains. 

4  Y'  eternal  gates,  your  leaves  unfold  ; 

Receive  the  conqu'ring  King  ; 
Ye  angels,  strike  your  harps  of  gold, 
And  saints  triumphant  sing. 


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5  Sinners,  rejoice,  he  died  for  youf 

For  you  prepares  a  place  ; 
Sends  down  his  Sp'rit  to  guide  you  thro' 
With  ev'ry  gift  and  grace, 

6  His  blood,  which  did  your  sins  atone, 

For  your  salvation  pleads  ; 
And.  seated  on  his  Father's  throne, 
He  reigns  and  intercedes. 

154  (L.  M.) 

The  Resurrection. 

1  ril  HE  praise  of  Christ,  ye  christians,  sound ; 

JL   His  mighty  acts  be  told  ; 
Death  has  receiv'd  a  deadly  wound  ; 
He  takes,  but  cannot  hold. 

2  Clipt  are  the  greedy  vulture's  claws, 

No  more  we  dread  his  pow'r  : 
He  gapes  with  adamantine  jaws, 
And  grins,  but  can't  devour. 

3  Believers  in  their  darksome  graves, 

Shall  start  to  life  restor'd  ; 
Forsake  their  monumental  caves, 
And  mount  to  meet  the  Lord. 

4  Not  long  in  ground  the  dying  grain 

Is  hid,  or  lies  forlorn  ; 
But  soon  revives,  and  springs  again, 
And  cornea  to  standing  corn. 


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6  So,  waking  from  the  womb  of  earth, 
Where  Christ  has  lain  before, 
And  bursting  to  a  better  birth, 
We  rise,  to  die  no  more, 

6  The  wicked  too  shall  rise  again : 
The  difference  will  be  this  ; 
They  rise  to  everlasting  pain, 
The  saints  to  endless  bliss. 

155  (C.  M.) 

Heaven, 

1  "^K7*E  souls  that  trust  in  Christ  rejoice  : 

JL    Your  sins  are  all  forgiv'n. 

Let  ev'ry  christian  lift  his  voice, 

And  sing  the  joys  of  heav'n. 

2  Heav'n  is  that  holy  happy  place, 

Where  sin  no  more  defiles  ; 
Where  God  unveils  his  blissful  face, 
And  looks,  and  loves,  and  smiles  : 

3  Where  Jesus,  Son  of  man  and  God, 

Triumphant  from  his  wars, 
Walks  in  rich  garments  dipt  in  blood, 
And  shews  his  glorious  scars  : 

4  Where  ransom'd  sinners  sound  God's  praise, 

Th'  angelic  host  among  ; 
Sing  the  rich  wonders  of  his  grace  \ 
And  Jesus  leads  the  song : 


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5  Where  saints  are  free  from  ev'ry  load 

Of  passions  or  of  pains  : 
God  dwells  in  them,  and  they  in  God  ; 
And  love  for  ever  reigns. 

6  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard. 

Nor  can  the  heart  conceive, 
All  that  the  blood  of  Christ  procured, 
Or  all  that  God  can  give. 

7  Lord,  as  thou  shew'st  thy  glory  there, 

Make  known  thy  grace  to  us  : 

And  heav'n  will  not  be  wanting  here, 

While  we  can  hymn  thee  thus. 


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His  mercxj  endureth  for  ever.     Psalm  cxxxvi. 

1  4f~^i  OD'S  mercy  is  for  ever  sure, 
^LW  Eternal  is  his  name  : 

As  long  as  life  and  speech  endure, 
My  soul,  this  truth  proclaim. 

2  I  basely  sinn'd  against  his  love. 

And  yet  my  God  was  good  : 

His  favour  nothing  could  remove, 

For  I  was  bought  with  blood. 

3  That  precious  blood  atones  all  sin, 

And  fully  clears  from  guilt ; 


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It  makes  the  foulest  sinner  clean, 
For  'twas  for  sinners  spilt. 

4  He  raised  me  from  the  lowest  state, 

When  hell  was  my  desert : 
I  broke  his  law,  and  (worse  than  that) 
Alas  !  I  broke  his  heart. 

5  My  soul,  thou  hast  (let  what  will  ail) 

A  never  changing  Friend  : 
When  brethren,  friends,  and  helpers  fail, 
On  Him  alone  depend. 


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TJie  Lord  our  righteousness.  Jer.  xxiii.  6. 

1  JEHOVAH  is  my  righteousness  ; 
•J    In  Him  alone  I'll  boast : 

My  soul  his  mercy  shall  confess. 
Who  seeks  and  saves  the  lost. 

2  When  sunk  in  fears,  with  anguish  prest, 

Bow'd  down  with  weighty  woe, 
My  weary  soul  in  him  finds  rest ; 
From  Him  my  comforts  flow. 

3  I'll  lay  me  down,  and  sweetly  sleep, 

For  I  have  peace  with  God  : 
And  when  I  wake  He  will  me  keep, 
Thro'  faith  in  Jesu's  blood. 


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4  Ten  thousand,  and  ten  thousand  foesf. 
Shall  not  my  soul  destroy  : 
My  God  their  counsels  overthrows, 
And  turns  nay  grief  to  joy. 


158  (C.  M.  D.) 

Salvation  to  the  Lamb. 

1  TESUS  !  do  Thou  cast  off  my  fear, 
v    And  raise  my  drooping  head  : 
And  let  me  sing  with  sinners  here, 

Jesus,  who  once  was  dead, 
Salvation,  sure  no  word  more  meet 

To  join  to  Jesu's  name  : 
0  may  my  heart  and  tongue  repeat, 

Salvation  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Saints,  from  the  garden  to  the  cross, 

Your  conqu'ring  Lord  pursue  ; 
Who  dearly  to  redeem  your  loss, 

Groan'd,  bled,  and  dy'd  for  you  ; 
Now  reigns  victorious  over  death, 

The  glorious  great  I  AM  : 
My  soul  would  now  repeat  with  faith, 

Salvation  to  the  Lamb. 

3  When  we  incurred  the  wrath  of  God, 

(Alas  !  what  could  be  worse  1) 
He  came,  and  with  his  own  heart's  blood 
Redeem'd  us  from  the  curse. 


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This  paschal  Lamb,  our  heav'nly  meat, 

Was  roasted  in  the  flame. 
0  may  each  ransom'd  soul  repeat, 

Salvation  to  the  Lamb. 

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Zion,  or  the  Citxj  of  God. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode  ; 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

See  !  the  spring  of  living  waters, 
Flowing  from  eternal  love  ; 
Rise  to  bless  Thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river, 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace,  that  like  the  Lord  the  giver 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood  ! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 
Makes  them  kings,  and  priests  in  God  : 
9Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 
Over  Self  to  reign  as  kings, 


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And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises, 
Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 

Saviour !  I  of  Zion's  city 
Through  Thy  grace,  a  member  am  ; 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  thy  name  : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 
None  but  Zion's  children  know- 


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A  Welcome  to  Christian  Friends. 


1  I^INDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear 
-Hk.  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 
May  we  together  now  partake, 

The  joys  which  only  he  can  give  ! 

2  To  you,  and  us,  by  grace  'tis  giv'n 
To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name  j 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heav'n, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end,  the  same. 

3  May  He,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 
Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love ! 
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4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus  ; 
We'd  only  wish  to  speak  of  Him, 
Who  liv'd,  and  dy'd,  and  reigns  for  us. 

5  We'd  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 
And  sufTer'd  for  us  here  below  ; 
The  path  He  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  He's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 
We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 
When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

163L  (L.  M.) 

Christ  crowned  with  His  Saints. 

When  He  shall  come  to  be  glorified  in  His  Saints, 
and  admired  in  all  them  that  believe. 

2  Thess.  i.  10. 

1  TLB" AIL  sacred  day!  lhat  shall  ceclare 
M.M.  The  jewels  of  the  Son  of  God  : 
Design'd  to  deck  His  crown  they  were, 
Chosen  of  old,  and  bought  with  blood. 

2  In  Nature's  cavern  once  they  lay, 
Alike  defii'd,  and  fond  of  sin  ; 

Yet  were  they  then  the  sons  of  Day  : 
Jehovah's  cov'nant  took  them  in. 


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3  To  make  salvation  free  and  full, 
Mary  shall  grace  Thy  diadem  ; 

Her  crimson  stains  are  white  as  wool, 
She  shines  a  bright  and  glorious  gem. 

4  See,  Peter  in  this  crown  appear, 
Shining  with  splendour  all  divine  ; 
Proclaiming  loud  in  sinners  ears, 
That  great  mysterious  love  of  Thine. 

5  Mancissehy  too,  through  sovereign  grace, 
Was  not  in  Satan's  den  to  die  ; 

But  in  this  crown  to  fill  his  place, 
To  raise  the  Saviour's  triumphs  high. 

6  There  David  shines  without  a  stain  ; 
Uriah's  blood  can  ne'er  be  known  ; 
For  like  a  mill-stone  in  the  main, 

Are  all  his  black  transgressions  thrown. 

7  The  dying  thief,  behold  him  too, 
Design'd  His  temples  to  adorn, 
A  pearl  of  no  inferior  hue, 
Though  from  the  gloomy  gibbet  torn. 

S  Nor  is  the  diadesa  complete. 
Till  rebel  Jonah  shines  therein  ; 
Welcom'd  by  Jesus  to  his  seat, 
Borne  from  the  depths  of  heii  and  sin. 

9  No  absent  sons,  or  vacant  thrones, 
Shall  e'er  be  seen  when  Christ  appears  ; 


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He'll  have  the  purchase,  of  His  groans, 
To  sing  His  praise  through  endless  years. 

10  My  soul  anticipates  the  day, 
AVhen  she  shall  rise  to  life  divine, 
And  shine  when  worlds  are  fled  away, 
In  that  bright  coronet  of  Thine. 

162  (CM.) 

Spiritual  and  eternal  Joy  ;  or,  the  beatific  Sight 
of  Christ. 


1  F 


ROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 


2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul, 

Shall  death  itself  out-brave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity, 
In  pleasure,  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wond'ring  eye9 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove, 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 


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5  Sweet  Jesus,  every  smile  of  Thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring, 
And  thousand  tastes  cf  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

6  Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  bless'd  abode, 

Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  sec 

My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

163  (C  M.) 

The  Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 

1  "IjrOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light, 
JSlJL  That  cloth'd  himself  in  clay : 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death, 

And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread 

Since  our  Immanuel  ruse  : 

He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 

And  spoil'd  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See  how  the  Conqu'ror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eves. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down, 
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174 

Our  Jesus  fills  the  blissful  seat, 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

5  0  that  the  praises  from  our  tongues, 
May  reach  his  blessM  abode  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  our  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  name. 


164  (L.  M.) 

The  Christian  Warfare. 

1  ~W   ORD  !  bid  me  now  shake  off  my  fears, 
SLA   And  gird  the  gospel-amour  on, 

And  march  to  gates  of  endless  joy, 
"Where  my  great  Captain-Saviour's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins,  resist  thy  course, 
But  hell  and  sin,  are  vanquish'd  foes; 
Thy  Jesus  nail'd  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  [What  tho'  the  prince  of  darkness  rage, 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite, 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down, 

To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 


175 

4  What  th©'  thine  inward  lusts  rebel, 
'Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life  ; 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 
Shall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  thy  strife.] 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heav'nly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glitt'ring  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  Almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies, 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

165  (S.  M.) 

The  Passion,  and  Exaltation  oj  Christ 

1  rf~^  OME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
^L^   Your  noblest  music  bring, 
'Tis  Christ,  the  everlasting  God, 

And  Christ,  the  man,  we  sing. 

2  Tell  how  he  took  our  flesh, 
To  take  away  our  guilt : 

Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  blood, 
That  from  his  heart  was  spilt. 

3  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 
He  bow'd  his  sacred  head  : 

Tet  he  arose  to  live  and  reign, 
When  death  itself  was  dead. 


176 

4  Jfo  more  the  bloody  spear, 
The  cross  and  nails  no  more  ; 

For  hell  itself  stakes  at  His  name, 
And  ail  the  heav'ns  adore. 

5  There  the  Redeemer  sits 
High  on  the  Father's  ihrone  ; 

The  Father's  veng'ance  all  remov'd, 
Is  smiling  on  his  Son. 

166  (C.  M.) 

Christ's  Victory  over  Satan. 

1  ■  ■  OSANNA  to  our  conqu'ring  King  ! 

3LM.   The  prince  of  darkness  flies, 
His  troops  rush  headlong  down  to  hell, 
Like  lightning  from  the  skies. 

2  Hosanna  to  our  conqu'ring  King  I 

All  hail,  incarnate  love! 
Ten  thousand  songs,  and  glories  wait, 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 

3  Thy  victories  and  thy  deathless  fame, 

Through  the  wide  woi  id  shall  run, 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumphs  thou  hast  won. 


177 
167  (C  M.) 

Faith  in  Christ  for  Pardon  and  Sanctification. 

1  JUfOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 
JJL  Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 

Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word, 
1  Ho,  ye  despairing  sinners  come, 
4  And  trust  upon  the  Lord.' 

3  My  soul  delighted,  hears  the  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief ; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
0  !  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly, 
Here  let  me  wash  my  sinful  soul, 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength,  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 


178 
168  (S.  M.) 

Faith  in  Christ  our  Sacrifice. 

1  1\T0T  *M  lhe  blood  of  beasts, 
-Jl^I    On  Jewish  aitars  slain  ; 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ  the  heav-nly  Lamb  ! 
Takes  ali  our  sins  away  ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name  ; 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

5       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  Thou  didst  hang  on  Calv'ry's  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5       Believing,  we  rejoice, 
To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice. 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 


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179 

169  (C.  M.) 

Sight  through  a  Glass,  and  Face  to  Fact. 

1L0VE  the  windows  of  thy  grace, 
Through  which  my  Lord  is  seen  ; 
And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face, 
Without  a  glass  between. 

2  0  that  the  happy  hour  were  come, 

To  change  my  faith  to  sight ! 
I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home 
In  a  diviner  light. 

3  Haste,  my  beloved,  and  remove 

These  interposing  days  ; 
Then  shall  my  passions  all  be  love, 
And  all  my  pow'rs  be  praise. 

170  (C  M.) 

Sinai  and  Sion.     Heb.  xii.  18,  &c. 


■N 


OT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  .spoke  ; 


2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 
The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  bis  love  abroad. 


180 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host, 

Of  angels  cloth'd  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight  I 

4  Behold  the  bless?d  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  ; 
And  God  the  Judge  of  all  declares, 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiv'n. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  for  ever  blest. 


171  (P.  M.) 

Salvation  for  needy  Sinners  in  Christ. 

JESUS  is  our  great  salvation, 
Worthy  of  our  best  esteem  !  i 
He  has  sav'd  his  fav'rite  nation  ; 

Join  to  sing  aloud  to  Him. 
He  has  sav'd  us, 
Christ  alone  could  us  redeem. 


181 

2  When  involv'd  in  sin  and  ruin, 

And  no  helper  could  be  found, 
Jesus  our  distress  was  viewing, 

Grace  did  more  than  sin  abound ; 
He  has  call'd  us, 
With  salvation  in  the  sound. 

3  We  would  never,  Lord,  forget  Thee  ! 

Make  us  walk  as  pilgrims  here  ; 
May  we  give  Thee  all  the  glory, 

Of  the  love  that  brought  us  near, 
Bid  us  praise  Thee, 
And  on  Thee  cast  all  our  care. 

4  Free  election,  known  by  calling, 

Is  a  privilege  divine  ; 
Saints  are  kept  from  final  falling, 

All  the  glory,  Lord,  be  thine  : 
All  the  glory, 
All  the  glory,  Lord,  is  Thine. 

172  (P.  M.) 

Tlie  Coronation  of  the  Saviour,     Rev.  xix.  12. 

1   1  T    OOK,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious, 
J-^  See  the  u  Man  of  sorrows"  now, 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious  ; 

Ev'ry  knee  to  Him  shall  bow: 
Crown  Him,  crown  Him, 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

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182 

2  Crown  the  Saviour  t  angels  crown  him!: 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings; 
In  the  seat  of  pow'r  enthrone  him, 

While  the  vault  of  heav'n  rings  ; 
Crown  Him,  crown  Him, 
Crown  the  Saviour  "  King  of  kings." 

3  Sinners  once  deriding  erown'd  him, 

Mocking  thus  his  sacred  claim ; 
Now  the  saints  all  crowd  around  him, 

Own  his  title,  praise  his  name. 
Crown  Him,  crown  Him, 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame* 

4  Hark,  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark,  those  loud  triumphant  chords  1 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station, 

Oh!  what  joy  the  sight  affords! 
Crown  Him,  crown  Him, 
u  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords." 


173  (L.  M,) 

The  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  saith,  that  he  hateth 
putting  aivay.     Mat.  ii;  16. 


1  "WM7*ITH  Jesus  and  his  chosen  race, 
w  ¥    Subsists  a  bond  of  sov'reign  grace  5 
A  bond  which  hell's  infernal  train, 
Shall  ne'er  dissolve,  or  rend  in  twain; 


183 

2  This  sacred  bond  should  never  break, 
Tho'  earth  should  to  her  centre  shake ; 
Sing  then,  ye  saints,  assur'd  of  this, 
For  God  has  pledg'd  his  holiness. 

3  Hail,  sacred  Union,  firm  and  strong, 
How  great  the  grace,  how  sweet  the  song! 
That  worms  of  earth  should  ever  be, 
One  with  incarnate  Deity. 

4  One  in  the  tomb,  one  when  he  rose, 
One  when  he  triumph'd  o'er  his  foes  ; 
One  when  in  heav'n  he  took  his  seat, 
While  seraphs  sung  all  hell's  defeat. 

5  This  Union  stills  believers'  fears, 
For  all  He  is,  and  has  is  theirs  ; 
With  Him  made  one,  they  cannot  fall, 
Christ  is  their  Head,  their  life,  their  all* 


174  (CM.) 

Salvation  for  the  losU 

1  ^SALVATION,  0  the  joyful  sound  t 
CT   What  pleasure  to  our  ears  ? 

A  sov'reign  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Bury'd  in  sorrow,  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  an  heavenly  day* 


184 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around  ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky, 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

Glory,  honour,  &c. 

175  (C.  M.) 

Deliverance  from  Hell,  by  virtue  of  Union  with 
Christ, 

1  m«THO  can  have  greater  cause  to  sing, 

w  ¥     Who  greater  cause  to  bless, 
Than  we,  the  children  of  a  king, 
Than  we  who  Christ  possess  ta 

2  We  late  were  Satan's  captives  led, 

And  gro'an'd  beneath  his  yoke  ; 
But  to  redeem  us  Jesus  bled, 
And  his  dominion  broke. 

3  Jesus  we'll  praise  with  heart  and  tongue, 

And  magnify  his  grace  ; 
And  this  shall  be  our  endless  song — 
We're  sav'd  alone  by  grace. 

4  No  law,  nor  sin,  nor  death,  nor  hell, 

Shall  us  from  Christ  divide  : 
May  each  now  feel,  and  sing  in  faith, 
" 1  am  his  blood-bought  bride  \\ 


185 
176  (S.  M.) 

The  happiness  and  security  of  the  sheep  of  Christ 

John  x,  28. 

1  ]%M"Y  soul  with  joy  attend, 
JLvJL  While  Jesus  silence  breaks  ; 
No  angels'  harp  such  music  yields, 

As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 

2  "  I  know  my  sheep,  (he  cries) 

"  My  soul  approves  them  well ; 
"  Vain  is  the  treach'rous  world's  disguise, 
"  And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  u  I  freely  feed  them  now, 

"  With  tokens  of  my  love  ; 
"  But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
u  And  sweeter  streams  above. 

4  M  Unnumber'd  years  of  bliss, 

"  I  to  my  sheep  will  give  : 
"  And  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands 
"  Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

h  "  This  tried  Almighty  hand, 
"  Is  rais'd  for  their  defence  ; 
"  Where  is  the  power  shall  reach  them  there  ? 
"  Or  what  shall  force  them  thence  V9 

6  Enough  !  my  gracious  Lord, 
JLet  faith  triumphant  cry ; 
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18C 

My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 
Can  on  this  promise  die. 

177  (P.  M.) 

The  Reign  of  Grace. 

4   ^iOV'REIGN  Grace  o'er  Sin  abounding, 
K5   Ransomed  souls  the  tidings  swell ; 
?Tis  a  deep  that  knows  no  sounding, 

Who  its  breadth,  or  length  can  tell : 
On  its  glories, 
Let  my  soul  for  ever  dwell, 

2  What  from  Christ  that  soul  shall  sever, 

Bound  by  everlasting  bands  1 
Once  in  Him,  in  Him  for  ever  : 

Thus  the  Eternal  Covenant  stands  : 
None  shall  pluck  thee, 
From  the  strength  of  Israel's  hands. 

3  Heirs  of  God,  joint  heirs  with  Jesus  ; 

Long  ere  time  its  race  begun ; 
To  His  Name  eternal  praises  ; 

Oh!  what  wonders  He  hath  done  : 
One  with  Jesus, 
By  eternal  union  One. 

4  On  siach  love  my  soul  still  ponder, 

Love  so  great,  so  rich,  and  free  ; 
Say,  while  lest  in  holy  wonder, 
Why,  0  Lord !  such  love  to  me ! 


187 

Hallelujah, 

Grace  shall  reign  eternally. 

17S  (L.  M.) 

The  Eternity  of  Christ's  Love. 

1  %/M7'H0  can  the  distant  period  trace, 
w  w     When  God  to  glorify  His  Grace, 

And  magnify  His  love  to  man, 

Drew  forth  redemption's  wond'rous  plan. 

2  Jesus  was  Head  elect  proclaimed  : 
Then  all  His  mystic  members  nam'd ; 
One  glorious  Head — one  body  there, 
Who' should  at  last  one  glory  share. 

3  To  Jesus  then,  the  Father  spake, 

11  If  this  Thy  Bride  my  statutes  break  ; 
11  Wilt  Thou  engage  the  debt  to  pay, 
"  And  bear  her  load  of  sins  away  1 

4  "  Yea  !"  said  the  Son,  "  with  her  I'll  go 

"  Through  all  the  depths  of  sin  and  woe  ; 
11  And  on  the  Cross  will  even  dare 
J*  The  bitter  pains  cf  death  to  bear. 

5  Thus  He  engaged,  and  thus  He  did  ; 
He  suffer'd  in  her  room  and  stead  : 
While  Justice  on  sweet  Mercy  smil'd, 
And  Truth  and  Peace  were  reconcil'd. 


188 

6  Oh  !  glorious  grace  ;  mysterious  plan  \ 
Too  great  for  Angels'  minds  to  scan  ; 
Our  thoughts  are  lost,  our  numbers  fail, 
All  hail,  Incarnate  Love  !  all  hail  ! 

179  (C  M.) 

The  Lord  God  of  Israel  hateth  putting  away. 

1  1  "    ET  Zion  songs  of  triumph,  sing  ; 
JBLA  Let  gladness  crown  the  day; 
Jehovah  is  her  God  and  King ; 

He  hates  to  put  away, 

2  Prophets  and  saints  to  glory  gone, 

The  self  same  truth  convey  ; 
Hark  !  how  they  sing  before  the  throne, 
He  hates  to  put  away. 

3  The  mountains  from  their  seats  may  start. 

And  sink  beneath  the  sea ; 
But  such  th'  affections  of  His  heart, 
He  hates  to  put  away. 

4  Backsliders  who  on  husks  have  fed, 

Andwander'd  far  astray  ; 
Return  and  take  the  children's  bread  ; 
He  hates  to  put  away. 

5  Though  twice  ten  thousand  fears  should  fill 

Thy  soul  with  sore  dismay  ; 
Christ  is  the  Friend  of  Sinners  still  ; 
He  hates  to  put  away. 


189 

6  Salvation's  of  the  Lord  alone, 

Grace  is  a  shoreless  sea  : 
In  heav'n  there's  ne'er  a  vacant  throne, 
He  hates  to  put  a  way. 

7  Jesus  !  all  hail !  we  bless  Thy  name, 

Whose  love  can  ne'er  decay : 
Thou  hast  removed  our  sin,  and  shame ; 
And  ne'er  wilt  put  away. 


180  (P.  M.) 


The  JMarriage  of  the  Lamb. 


1  1%T0  W  for  a  shout  to  our  own  God, 

JL%    Who  bought  His  church  with  His  own 
blood, 

And  will  His  dear  bought  right  maintain ; 
Soon  shall  that  voic^  dispel  our  gloom, 

The  marriage  of  the  Lamb  is  come, 
To  crown  His  Bride  with  Him  to  reign. 

2  Then  shall  the  Church,  the  Lamb's  own  bride  ; 
Both  crown'd  and  seated  by  His  side, 

Outshine  the  sun  at  fullest  day  ; 
While  Jesus  smiling  at  the  sight, 
Shall  then  with  a  supreme  delight, 

The  travail  of  His  soul  survey. 

3  Soon  will  the  Lord  collect  His  sheep  ; 
And  when  collected  safely  keep  ; 


190 

His  pow'rful  arm  preserves  secure  : 
Each  feeble  soul  by  Him  enroll'd, 
And  gathered  to  one  glorious  fold, 

Shut  in,  they  shall  depart  no  more. 

4  Jesus  !  attend  before  we  part, 
Be  this  the  language  of  our  heart, 

"  Preserve  us  in  Thy  love  and  fear  ;" 
Let  us  Thy  great  salvation  know, 
And  should  we  meet  no  more  below, 

Grant  us  a  happy  meeting  there. 


181 

Grace  Triumphant.     (Sevens.) 

1  CJONS  of  Peace,  redeemed  by  blood, 
CT  Raise  your  Songs  to  Zion's  God  : 
Made  from  condemnation  free, 

Grace  triumphant  sing  with  me. 

2  Calvary's  summit  let  us  trace, 

Yiew  the  heigths  and  depths  of  Grace  ; 
Count  the  purple  drops  and  say, 
Thus  my  sins  were  borne  away. 

3  Now  no  more  of  wrath  we  dread. 
Vengeance  smote  our  Surety's  head  : 
Justice  now  demands  no  more, 

He  has  paid  the  dreadful  score. 


191 

4  Sunk  as  in  a  shoreless  flood, 
Lost  as  in  the  Saviour's  blood  ; 
Zion  !  Oh  !  how  bless'd  art  thou, 
Justified  from  all  things  now. 

5  Here  we  find  sweet  peace  with  heav'n, 
Prove  the  sweets  of  sin  forgiv'n  ; 
Weep  as  pardon'd  sinners  do. 

And  rejoice  in  Jesus  too. 

6  Gracious  Lord  !  thy  love  reveal, 
When  our  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail ; 
Then  we'll  sing  in  Jordan's  flood, 
Sweet's  the  peace  that's  seal'd  by  blood* 

182  (C  M.) 

The  preciousness  of  Christ. 

1  ^kH  !  Love  Divine,  our  hearts  inflame, 
^-P     And  teach  our  souls  to  sing, 

The  sweets  that  center  in  the  name, 
Of  Israel's  God  and  King. 

2  His  Church's  everlasting  Head 

Set  up  in  God's  decree, 
Before  the  heav'ns  His  hand  had  spread, 
Or  made  the  earth  and  sea. 

3  He's  precious  as  the  promised  Seed, 

To  bruise  the  Serpent's  head 
Who  with  His  flesh,  His  flock  shall  kedf 
'Twas  for  their  sins  He  bled, 


192 

4  He's  precious  as  a  Fountain  pure 

With  living  water  fUPd  ; 
And  as  a  Rock  for  ever  sure, 
Whereon  His  church  shall  build. 

5  He's  precious  in  His  bloody  hue, 

In  all  His  suffering  form  ; 
To  give  the  holy  law  its  due, 
And  save  a  guilty  worm. 

6  When  Law  and  terrors  round  me  press, 

He's  precious  then  to  me  : 
My  Law- fulfilling  Righteousness, 
By  God  made  sin  to  be. 

7  He's  precious  in  His  pow'rful  blood, 

A  Priest  of  great  renown ; 
To  claim  forgiveness  of  our  God* 
And  send  His  Spirit  down. 

133  (L.M.) 

Union  with  Jesus. 

1  "OETROTH'D  in  Love  ere  time  began, 
JC  His  blood-bought  Bride  with  Jesus  see  ; 
Made  by  eternal  union  One 

Writh  Him,  who  was,  and  is  to  be. 

2  Thus  He  became  our  Cov'nant  Head  ; 
Charg'd  with  our  sin  the  Saviour  stands  ; 
To  do  and  suffer  in  our  stead, 

All  that  the  righteous  law  demands. 


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3  Here  Justice,  and  the  Highest  Grace 
Met,  in  the  sinner's  only  Friend  ; 
He  freely  took  our  lowest  place  : 

Oh  !  Love  that  all  our  thoughts  transcend* 

4  "When  sunk  in  sin,  He'll  not  disown 
Those  sacred  ties,  that  made  her  His  ; 
But  claim  this  partner  of  His  throne, 
Through  floods  of  wrath,  and  deep  distress. 

5  Nor  flood,  nor  flame,  nor  hell  coinbin'd, 
Shall  from  His  love  her  soul  divide  ; 
His  blood  the  marriage  nuptials  sign'd, 
And  for  her  sins  in  love  He  died. 

6  Thus  in  His  eyes  she  ever  stood, 
From  wrinkle  and  from  blemish  free  ; 
Lov'd  with  the  dateless  love  of  Gosf 
And  bless'd  by  the  Great  Sacred  Three, 

184  (if  M.)    i 

The  Breaker  gone  up  before  His  People. 

1  TN  ties  of  blood,  with  Sinners  One, 
JL     The  Breaker  is  to  glory  gone  : 
He  hath  His  foes  to  ruin  hurl'd, 

Satan,  and  Sin,  Death,  Hell,  and  World. 

2  Set  up  from  everlasting  days. 

Ere  God  had  made  the  earth  and  seas  : 
Creation's  Lord,  and  Israel's  King ; 
This  Breaker's  praise,  my  soul  shall  sing. 
R 


194 

3  When  fetter' d  with  my  sins  I  lay, 
This  Breaker  did  His  pow'r  display  ; 

He  brake  my  chains,  and  sav'd  from  hell. 
And  now  His  Love  my  song  shall  tell. 

4  But  when  He  shew'd  Himself  my  God, 
Bath'd  on  the  Cross,  in  sweat  and  blood  ; 
Broke  by  His  love,  my  heart  became 
Like  melting  wax,  before  the  flame. 

5  Now  free  from  sin,  I  walk  at  large, 

This  Breaker's  blood  my  soul's  discharge  ; 
At  His  dear  feet,  content,  I'll  lay, 
A  sinner  sav'd,  and  homage  pay. 

6  Dwell,  sinner !  on  this  glorious  theme  ; 
Among  the  sons,  there's  none  like  Him  ; 
He  broke  the  host  of  hell  for  you, 

And  hush'd  the  law's  loud  thunders  too.   . 

7  Gone  up  as  God's  co-equal  Son, 

With  all  His  blood  stain'd  garments  on  ; 
While  seraphs  sing  His  deathless  fame, 
And  shout  the  Breaker's  lovely  Name. 

8  Gone  up  to  claim,  but  not  to  crave  ; 
That  all  His  seed  may  pardon  have, 
Whose  debts  were  paid  in  death  and  bloodf 
When  He  the  dreadful  winepress  trod. 

9  Jesus  !  to  celebrate  Thy  praise, 
My  soul  shall  wake  her  noblest  lays  ; 
Till,  round  Thy  throne,  Thy  face  I  view, 
And  sing  Thy  blood  and  vict'ry  too. 


195 
185  (P.  M.) 

The  Council  of  Jehovah. 

1  TEHOVAH,  in  Council,  resolved  to  fulfil 
O  The  scheme  from  eternity,  kid  in  His  will : 
A  scheme  too  profound,  for  a  seraph  to  pry, 
And  all  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high, 

2  'Tvvas  not  from  the  creature,  Salvation  took 

place, 
The  whole  was  of  God,  to  the  praise  of  His 

grace : 
And  all  to  His  glory,  shall  tend  by  and  by, 
T'  accomplish  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high. 

3  His  wisdom  contriv'd  th'  adorable  plan, 
Grace,  Mercy,  and  Peace,  good  will  toward 

man  ; 
The  great  Three  in  One  did  the  same  ratify, 
And  all  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high. 

4  Here  all  the  perfections  of  Deity  shine, 
Love,  Wisdom,  and  Pow'r,  and  Goodness  Di- 
vine; 

Both  Justice  and  Grace  gain'd  honour  thereby; 
'Twas  all  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  or  high. 

5  When  first  the  great  project  to   angels  was 

known, 
They  hail'd  Him  in  songs,  as  the  Lamb  on  His 
throne : 


196 

The  concave  of  Heaven  resounds  with  their  cry; 
GoD-M?nOfIediator,  they  lift  Him  on  high. 

6  All  things  for  His  sake,  didJ  ehovah  prepare, 
For  of  Him,  and  to  Him,  and  through  Him 

they  are  : 
All  systems  and  worlds  ;  both  th'  earth  and  the 

sky 
Were  made  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high. 

7  Set  up  as  the  Head  of  His  mystical  frame, 
The  records  of  Life    He  inscrib'd  with  His 

name! 

And  nothing  was  wanting  that  God  could  sup- 
ply, 

To  aid  the  uplifting  of  Jesus  on  high, 

8  When  man  was  created,  what  wisdom  we  see, 
The  whole  he  possess'd  was  the  image  of  Thee; 
But  oh  !  in  his  fall  we  are  led  t'  espy, 
'Twas  all  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high. 

9  When  Adam  to  eat  of  the  Tree  was  inclin'd, 
It  answerd  the  end  which  Jehovah  design'd  ; 
No  purpose  or  wisdom  was  alter'd  thereby, 
'Twas  all  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high. 

10  Here  Satan  was  nonplus'd  in  what  he  had 

done : 
The  fall  wrought  the  channel  for  mercy  to  rww, 
In  streams  of  salvation,  that  never  run  dry, 
And  all  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high. 


197 

11  From  hence  it  appears,  He  made  nothing  in 

vain, 
For  Adam  thus  form'd  was  a  link  in  the  chain; 
Inhim'twas  decreed  all  his  members  should  die* 
And  all  for  the  lifting  of  Jesus  on  high. 

12  When  Jesus  appear'd,  He  came  under  the 

law, 
His  work  is  so  perfect,  it  hath  not  a  flaw  : 
He  bore  all  our  sins  ;  did  on  Calvary  die, 
T*  accomplish  His  lifting  to  glory  on  high. 

13  He  slept  in  the  tomb,  till  the  morning  arose, 
That  sign'd  His  release,  and  confounded  His 

foes  : 
Then  bursting  its  bars,  He  ascended  the  sky, 
To  reign  in  His  Glory,  eternal,  on  high. 

186  (P.  M.) 

Spiritual  Poverty. 

1  U  T» LESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit" 

JEw  Who  their  native  vileness  see, 
They  are  taught  all  sin's  demerit, 

Gladly  own  salvation  free  ; 
And  from  Sinai 
To  the  wounds  of  Jesus  flee. 

2  Stripp'd  of  all  their  fancied  meetness 

T'  approach  the  Great  I  AM  ; 
They  are  led  to  see  all  fitness, 
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198 

Centering  in  the  Worthy  Lamb  ; 
And  adoring, 
Sing  His  Godhead,  blood,  and  Name. 

3  Clad  with  righteousness  imputed, 

Now  they  cast  their  own  away  : 
'Tis  to  ev'ry  sinner  suited, 

Let  his  wants  be  what  they  may : 
Jesus  dying, 
Bore  the  curse,  and  sin  away. 

4  At  His  throne,  their  sins  confessing, 

Now  in  shame  they  veil  their  face, 
Weeping,  loving,  praising,  blessing, 

On  His  head  the  crown  they  place  ,• 
Shouting  glory, 
To  the  God  of  Sov'reign  Grace. 

187  (L.M.) 

The  Lord's  Skirt  spread  over  His  children. 

1  TT1  MBLEM  of  sinners,  dead  to  God, 
-M_J  Behold  the  infant,  in  its  blood, 
Cast  in  the  open  field  to  die, 
Without  a  kind  deliv'rer  nigh. 

2  When  Jesus  came  to  take  her  sin, 
This  was  the  state  His  Bride  was  in  : 
He  said  "  My  Love,  thy  shame  I  see, 
u  But  with  my  skirt,  I'll  cover  thee. 


199 

3  "  I  heal'd  thy  wounds,  I  wash'd  thy  stains, 
11 1  graced  thy  neck  with  golden  chains  : 

i(  Then  1  engag'd  thy  God  to  be, 
"  And  with  my  skirt  did  cover  thee. 

4  "I  freely  did  thy  Sin  forgive, 

'{ I  spake  the  word,  and  bade  thee  live  ; 
"  From  Sinai's  law,  I  made  thee  flee, 
"  For  't  is  no  skirt  to  cover  thee. 

5  H  Welt'ring  in  blood,  I  saw  thee  lie  : 
11  Oh!  hail  the  day  that  I  pass'd  by; 

"  'Twas  Sov'reign  Love,  divinely  free, 
"  That  was  the  skirt  that  covered  thee. 

3  "  This  spotless  vesture  thou  shalt  wear, 
"  Nor  God's  vindictive  justice  fear  : 
11  Nor  hell,  nor  sin,  the  same  shall  foul, 
"  Tis  girt  by  God  around  thy  soul. 

188  (P.  M.) 

i"  am  the  Lord  thai  healeth  thee. 

1  ^kFT  as  sins,  my  soul,  assail  thee, 
^-^  Turn  thine  eyes  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Nothing  short  of  this  can  heal  thee, 

Seal  thy  peace,  or  do  thee  good  ; 
Seek  no  healing, 
But  from  Gilead's  Sov'reign  balm. 

2  Should  the  tears  of  deep  contrition, 

Flow  most  freely  down  thine  eyes ; 


200 

Yet  for  sin,  there's  no  remission, 

But  in  this  Great  Sacrifice , 
Christ  hath  suffer'd 
And  His  Israel  freely  saves. 

189  (P.  M.) 

The  Brazen  Serpent. 

1  TMTOSES  once  as  God  directed, 
IXJL  Rais'd  the  Brazen  Serpent  high, 
Lest  the  tribes  that  He  elected, 

Stung  by  fiery  serpents  die  : 
So  our  Jesus, 
On  the  Gospel  pole  is  raised* 

2  Here  when  sin  your  feet  entangle, 

Let  your  eyes  directed  be  ; 
Never  with  the  Tempter  wrangle, 

Flee,  ye  saints,  to  Jesus  flee  : 
Read  your  pardon. 
Seal'd  with  blood,  and  kiss  the  Son* 

3  All-sufficient  is  our  Jesus, 

Though  our  sins  are  black  as  hell ; 
From  pollution  He  can  raise  us, 

Or  from  nature's  deepest  cell ; 
He  on  Calv'ry, 
Canceled  all  His  peoples'  sin. 

4  Weeping  Saint !  forget  thy  mourning ; 

Why  cast  down,  or  troubled  so  X 


201 

To  the  Cross  thine  eyes  be  turning 

See  what  healing  virtues  flow  ; 
Christ  exalted. 
Is  the  Hope  of  Israel  now. 

190  (L.  M.) 

Thou  will  cast  all  their  Sins  into  the  depths  of  the 

Sea. 

1  #T|H  !  for  the  Holy  Spirit's  fire, 

^JF  To  raise  my  song,  and  spirit  high'r ; 
That  I  might  chant  the  Love  supreme, 
Of  Him,  who  did  His  church  redeem. 

2  He  pardon  gives  for  sins  that's  past, 
It  matters  not  how  black  their  cast ; 
And  oh  !  my  soul  with  wonder  view, 
For  sins  to  come,  here's  pardon  too. 

3  In  this  abyss  of  love  profound, 
When  sought  for>  sin  cannot  be  found ; 
Who  shall  arise,  and  once  condemn, 

The  soul  that's  sav'd  from  wrath  thro*  Him* 

4  Let  saints  arise,  and  crown  His  brow, 
Who  reigns  in  glory,  for  them  now : 
And  let  their  songs  record  His  Name, 
Through  whom  such  great  salvation  came 


202 
191  (CM.) 

Everlasting  Love. 


1  1T»ENEATH  the  sacred  throne  of  God 
M3     I  saw  a  river  rise  ; 

The  streams  were  peace  and  pard'ning  blood, 
Descending  from  the  skies. 

2  Angelic  minds  cannot  explore 

This  deep  unfathom'd  sea  : 
'Tis  void  of  bottom,  brim,  or  shore  ; 
And  lost  in  Deity. 

3  I  stood  amazed,  and  wonder'd  when, 

Or  why  this  ocean  rose, 
That  wafts  salvation  down  to  men, 
To  traitors  and  to  foes. 

4  That  sacred  flood,  from  Jesus'  veins, 

Was  free  to  take  away 
A  Mary's,  or  JS/lanasseK's,  stains, 
Or  sins  more  vile  than  they. 

5  Triumphant  Grace  !  thy  mighty  fame, 

Shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 

With  saints  a^bove,  will  I  proclaim 

The  wonders  thou  hast  done. 


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192  (CM.) 

And  such  were  some  of  you,  but  ye  are  washed,  but 
ye  are  sanctified,  but  ye  are  justified,  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  by  the  Spirit 
of  our  God.     1  Cor.  vi.  11. 

1  ""'■lTE  slaves  of  sin,  redeem'd  by  bloody 

A      Salvation's  theme  pursue  ; 
Exalt  the  sov'reign  grace  of  God, 
For  such  were  some  of  you* 

2  From  head  to  foot  defiPd  by  sinf 

Deep  in  rebellion  too  ; 
This  awful  state  men  all  are  in, 
And  such  were  some  of  you. 

3  'Tis  all  of  Sov'reign  Grace  that  ye 

Do  not  as  others  do, 
Who  seek  the  road  to  misery, 
For  such  were  some  of  you* 

4  Whilst  they  are  sinners,  dead  to  God, 

Ye,  highly  favor' d  few, 
Are  wash'd  from  sin  in  Jesu's  blood : 
But  such  were  some  of  you. 

5  As  ye  are  chosen  from  the  rest, 

To  grace  the  praise  is  due  ; 
Be  Sov'reign  Love  for  ever  bless'd, 
For  such  were  some  of  you. 


204 


193  (S.  M.) 

The  Saints  more  than  Conquerors  through  Christ. 
Rom.  viii.  37. 


1  npiHE  conquest  Jesus  won, 

JL       O'er  Satan,  Sin,  and  Hell'; 
"With  all  the  wonders  He  hath  done, 
His  saints  shall  sing  and  tell. 

2  On  Him  shall  Zion  place 

Her  only  hope  for  heav'n  ; 
And  see,  in  His  dear  sacred  face, 
Ten  thousand  sins  forgiv'n. 

3  'Twas  at  her  Surety's  hands, 

That  Justice  had  its  due  ; 
Large  as  the  righteous  law's  demands, 
We  His  obedience  view. 

4  Blest  Advocate  with  God  ! 

Thou  wert  for  sinners  slain  ; 
And  wilt  the  purchase  of  Thy  blood, 
With  Thee  should  live  and  reign. 

5  Worthy  the  Holy  Lamb, 

Let  ransom'd  mortals  say  : 
For  who  shall  sing  His  lovely  Name 
In  higher  notes  than  they  ? 


205 
194  (P.  M.) 

The  Glad  Tidings  of  the  Gospel  of  Christ, 

1  ?  fHlIS  the  Gospel's  joyful  tidings 

J-      Full  salvation  sweetly  sounds  : 
Grace  to  heal  thy  foul  backslidings, 
Sinner,  flows  from  Jesus'  wounds. 

2  Are  thy  sins  beyond  recounting, 

Like  the  sand  the  ocean  laves  ? 
Jesus  is  of  Life  the  Fountain, 
And  unto  the  utmost  saves. 

3  Love's  abyss  there's  no  exploring 

'Tis  beyond  a  seraph's  ken  : 
Prostrate  at  Thy  feet  adoring, 
We  revere  Thy  love  to  men. 

4  Hail  the  Lamb  who  came  to  save  us  ! 

Hail  the  Love  that  made  Him  die  ! 

This  great  gift  our  God  hath  giv'n  us  ; 

And  we'll  raise  His  honors  high.  j 

6  When  we  join  the  gen'ral  chorus 
Of  the  royal  blood-bought  throng  ; 
Who  to  glory  went  before  us, 

Sav'd  from  ev'ry  tribe,  and  tongue  ; 

6  Then  throughout  those  blissful  regions 
We  will  sing  our  Saviour's  praise  ; 
While  the  bright  angelic  legions, 
Listen  to  the  charming  lays. 

S 


206 
195  (P.  M.) 

Christ  the  Refuge  of  His  Saints. 

1  Jk    REFUGE  for  sinners,  the  Gospel  makes 
-™-         known  ; 

'Tis  found  in  the  merits  of  Jesus  alone  : 
The  weary,  the  tempted,  and  burden'd  by  sin, 
Were  never  exempted  from  ent'ring  therein. 

2  This  refuge  for  sinners,  God's  love  did  ordain; 
In  Jesus  the  Lamb,  from  eternity  slain : 
And  if  God  the  Spirit,  reveals  it  to  you, 
Take  refuge  in  Jesus,  though  hell  shouldpursue. 

3  The  soul  that  shall  enter,  in  safety  shall  dwell, 
There's  no  peradventure  of  sinking  to  hell : 
The  oath  of  Jehovah,  secures  him  from  fear  ; 
Nor  can  the  Avenger  of  blood  enter  there. 

4  Here's  refuge    for    sinners,  whose    sin  shall 

appear, 
As  black  as  the  borders  of  endless  despair  : 
Who  stript  of  all  merit,  whereon  to  rely, 
Are  taught  by  the  Spirit,  to  Jesus  to  fly: 

5  Should  conscience  accuse  us,  as  oftimesitmay; 
Here's  blood  that  shall    take   its  defilement 

away  : 
In  Jesus  the  Saviour,  the  sinner  shall  prove, 
A  city  of  refuge,  an  harbour  of  leve. 


207 
196  (L-  M.) 

Salvation  by  Grace  alone. 

1  |^  REAT  Source  of  all  th'  Eternal  Grace, 
^JT  That  saints  can  know,  or  seraphs  trace  ; 
Thy  Sacred  Name  we  now  would  praise, 
For  acts  of  grace  in  Ancient  days. 

2  Long  ere  the  day  that  Adam  fell, 

The  Cov'nant  stood  in  all  things  well ; 
Grace  had  secured  in  Jesus  then, 
Millions  untold  of  chosen  Men. 

3  By  Grace  their  names  were  all  enroll'd, 
As  chosen  sheep  within  its  fold  : 

And  Grace  secures  their  standing  there, 
In  lines  of  love  divinely  fair. 

4  By  Grace  their  crimes  were  all  remov'd, 
"When  Jesus  bled  for  those  He  lov'd  : 
That  awful,  black,  infernal  score, 

Was  paid  by  Him ; — And  is  no  more. 

5  'Twas  all  of  Grace  from  first  to  last, 
The  deed  was  done,  the  pardon  past ; 
Secure  in  Christ  were  all  its  heirs, 
The  curse  was  His  : — remission  theirs. 

6  Great  God  of  Grace  !  receive  the  lays, 
That  fall  so  far  beneath  Thy  praise  : 
By  Grace  we  hope  to  sing  ere  long, 
Eternal  Love,  in  sweeter  song. 


208 
197  (L.  M.) 

The  Christian's  Conflict. 

1  ^K7"HT  should  a  son,  redeem'd  by  blood, 

w  w    Born  not  of  man,  but  bom  of  God  ; 
Feel  a  perpetual  war  within, 
'Twixt  reigning  Grace,  and  striving  sin  ? 

2  'Tis  but  to  make  him  ev'ry  day, 
From  self  to  Jesus  turn  away  : 
His  very  falls  they  make  him  wise, 
And  teach  him  where  his  vict'ry  lies. 

3  Who  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  woe, 
Will  to  the  blood  of  sprinkling  go  : 

|  And  seek  salvation  only  there, 

"  From  all  that  he  shall  feel,  or  fear? 

4  What  though  he  finds  himself  deprav'd  ! 
He  is  in  Christ  a  sinner  sav'd: 

The  life  of  God,  he  has  within, 
And  thus  he  groans  because  of  sin. 

5  Boasting  >s  excluded  by  the  cross  ; 

The  creature's  deeds  are  dung  and  dross  ; 

Salvation  free  is  found  alone 

In  Christ,  the  precious  corner  stone. 


209 
198  (P.  M.) 

He  will  Rest  in  His  Love.     Zeph.  iii,  17. 

1  CJALVATION  by  Grace,  how  charming  the 
CT         song ; 

"With  all  the  bless'd  spirits,  the  theme  we'd  pro- 
long, 
'Twas  plann'd  by  Jehovah  in  council  above, 
Who  to  everlasting,  will  rest  in  His  love. 

2  This  Cov'nant  of  Grace  all  blessings  secures ; 
Believer!  rejoice,  for  all  things  are  yours  ; 
And  God  from  His  purpose  will  never  remove, 
But  love  thee,  and  bless  thee,  and  rest  in  His 

love* 

3  And  when  like  a  sheep  that  strays  from  the  fold, 
To  Jesus  thy  Saviour,  thy  love  shall  grow  cold; 
Oh !  think  not  He'll  alter,  or  from  Thee  re- 
move, 

He  still  will  be  Jesus,  and  rest  in  His  love. 

4  Ere  long  He  will  bring  thee  to  His  blest  abode, 
Where  thtfu  shalt  rejoice,  and  be  ever  with  God: 
And  till  that  bless'd  period,  He'll  give  thee  to 

prove, 
Amidst  all  thy  changes,  He  rests  in  His  love. 


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210 

199  (P.  M.) 

The  Warfare  of  Zion  accomplished. 

1  IT    ET  Zion's  heralds  taught 
JLJ  Salvation  to  proclaim  ; 
Far  as  the  stretch  of  thought, 
Exalt  the  Saviour's  name  : 

And  to  His  Zion  publish  this, 
That  now  her  warfare  finish'd  is. 

2  When  Jesus  bow'd  His  head, 
Her  Saviour,  King,  and  God  ; 
"  'Tis  finished"  then  He  said, 

u  And  I've  the  wine-press  trod  : 
"I've  answer'd  all  the  law's  demands, 
u  And  now  thy  warfare  finish'd  stands." 

3  Though  compass'd  round  with  fears, 
Temptations,  sins,  and  pains  ; 

Yet  still  the  palm  she  bears, 
And  Grace  triumphant  reigns  : 
And  so  complete  her  warfare  is, 
She'll  cut  her  way  to  endless  bliss. 

4  For  that  bless'd  hour  she  sighs, 
When  borne  on  angel's  wings  5 
She'll  soar  beyond  the  skies, 
And  all  terrestrial  things  : 

And  mingle  with  the  virgin  throng, 
Where  blood,  and  vict'ry,  crown  the  song. 


211 
200  (C.  M.) 

Jesus  seeking  His  Sheep* 

1  TBEHOLD  the  Shepherd's  tender  care, 
JC*  Towards  the  sheep  that  strays; 
Throughout  the  desert  waste,  and  bare, 

He  tracks  his  wand'ring  ways. 

2  So  Jesus  while  he  sojourned  here, 

Amidst  the  waste  of  sin  ; 
We  know  He  traveled  far  and  near, 
And  sought  His  sheep  therein. 

3  To  save  from  everlasting  woe 

An  object  of  His  care  ; 
Behold  Him  "  through  Samaria  go" 
A  sheep  had  straggled  there. 

4  Though  she  insults  Him  to  His  face, 

It  matter'd  not  to  Him  : 
Her  name  was  found  among  that  race, 
That  Jesus  must  redeem. 

5  Amidst  this  flock,  belov'd  of  God, 

Manassch  we  behold, 
And  though  his  fleece  was  stain'd  with  blood, ' 
He  brought  him  to  the  fold. 

5  Yea  !  o'er  the  very  dregs  of  sin, 
Shall  Grace  her  trophies  wave ; 
And  each  eternal  life  shall  win, 
Whom  God  ordain'tf  to  save. 


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201  (C.  M.) 

When  the  Commandment  came,  sin  revived,  and  I 
died.  Rom.  vii.  9. 

1  "WTE  ransom'd  sons  of  Adam's  race, 

JL    Come  celebrate  with  me, 
The  covenant  of  eternal  grace, 
That  sets  the  guilty  free. 

2  "With  legal  husks  I  once  was  fed,  f 

And  scorn'd  the  Gospel  fare  ; 
Was  to  the  doing  cov'nant  wed, 
And  sought  salvation  there. 

3  But  glory  to  Eternal  grace, 

That  cov'nant  order'd  well : 
The  law  reveal'd  my  desp'rate  case, 
And  down  my  Babel  fell. 

4  Then  were  the  Gospel  tidings  sweet, 

Beyond  whate'er  I  found  : 
And  Jesus'  love,  and  grace  complete, 
Did  o'er  my  sins  abound. 

5  Therein  for  naked  souls  I  saw 

A  vesture  all  divine  ; 
Where  God  himself  beholds  no  flaw, 
By  imputation  mine. 


213 
202  (C.  M.) 

The  Prophet  sent  to  the  Valley  of  Dry  Bona. 

HILE  in  the  Vale  of  Tision,  dead, 
The  House  of  Israel  lay, 
Jehovah  to  the  Prophet  said, 
44  Go  thou,  and  prophesy." 


w 


2  "  Go  thou,  nor  reas'ning  scruples  make, 

"  Because  the  bones  are  dry  ; 
u  My  voice  shall  bid  the  dead  awake, 
44  Go  thou,  and  prophesy. 

3  li  I'll  bid  the  dying  sinner  live, 

44  To  lift  my  Name  on  high, 
44  Eternal  life  is  mine  to  give, 
44  Go  thou,  and  prophesy. 

4  M  Hold  Jesus  to  the  sinner's  view 

"  To  me  I'll  turn  their  eye  ; 
"  'Tis  I  must  work  to  ivill  and  do  ; 
11  Go  thou,  and  prophesy. 

5  44  My  pow'r  shall  raise  a  numerous  race, 

44  While  mercy's  tidings  fly  ; 
44  And  driest  bones,  proclaim  my  grace  : 
44  Go  thou,  and  prophesy." 

6  Let  Zion's  watchmen  ne'er  refrain, 

Her  silver  trump  to  blow  ; 
For  God  can  with  the  feeblest  strain, 
His  richest  Grace  bestow. 


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203  (S.  M.) 

The  Sainfs  fears  groundless  ;    and  the  Lord's 
Love  unchangeable. 

1  "WMTHY  drooping  saint  dismay'd  ? 

w  w     Doth  sorrow  press  thee  down  ? 
Does  God  refuse  to  give  thee  aid, 
Or  does  He  seem  to  frown  ? 

2  What  groundless  fears  are  these, 

That  make  thee  mourning  go  ? 
Here's  precious  blood,  and  promises, 
And  full  salvation  too. 

3  In  darkness,  or  distress, 

His  love's  the  same  to  thee  : 
"Without  declension — never  less, 
Immutable  and  free. 

4  Does  guilt  disturb  thy  peace  ? 

Does  Satan  harass  thee  1 
Behold  !  the  Saviour's  righteousness, 
It  sets  the  guilty  free. 

5  Beneath  thy  fainting  head 

Thy  Lord  will  lay  His  arm  ; 
And  strike  thy  foes  with  sudden  dread ; 
And  suffer  none  to  harm. 

G  Then  look  alone  to  Him, 

And  thou  shalt  surely  prove, 


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His  precieus  blood  did  thee  redeem  ; 
And  constant  is  His  love, 

204  (P.  M.)    . 

Christ,  the  Hope  set  before  us.  Heb.  vi.  16. 

1  f  |lHE  hope  set  before  us,  is  Jesus  the  Lord; 

JL    The  Gospel  that  brings  it,  doth  comfort 

afford ; 
What  "  strong  consolation  "  have  those  we  are 

told, 
"Who  once  unto  Jesus,  have  fled  to  lay  hold. 

2  Let  not  th'  attainments  that  others  may  boast, 
Distress  or  dismay  thee,  'tis  free  to  the  worst  ; 
The  more  thine  own  vileness  to  thee  shall  be 

told, 
The  more  thou  shalt  prove  that  'tis  good  to  lay 
hold* 

3  When  Satan  assails   thee,  and  guilt  doth  in- 

trude, 
(As  none  but  the  Saviour  can  e'er  do  thee  good) 
Lay  hold  on  His  Blood,  'tis  sufficient  for  thee ; 
Thy  conscience  'twill   cleanse,  and  from  guilt 

set  thee  free. 

4  Then  lift  Him  ye  heralds  that  speak  in  His 

name, 
Proclaim  Him  to  day,  and  for  eter,  the  same  : 


216 

He's  the  Life  of  his  people,  which  none  can 

destroy, 
Their  hope,  and  their  portion,  and  permanent 

joy. 

205  [P.  M.] 

The  Seed  which  the  Lord  hath  Blessed, 

In  the  beauties  of  Holiness  from  the  womb  of  the 
Morning,   Thou  hast  the  dew  oj  Thy  youth. 

Ps.  ex.  3. 

Who  shall  declare  His  generation  ?  Isa.  liii.  8. 

1  "WMTHAT  glories  surrounding  my  Saviour  I 

w  ¥  see  ! 

What  beauties  triumphant  my  Jesus  in  Thee  ! 
What  glory,  or  power  may  with  thee  compare, 
Or  Thy  generation  what  tongue  can  declare  ? 

2  Thou  hast  my  dear  Saviour,  in  Glory  and  Truth, 

From  the   womb  of  the  morning,  the  dew  of 

Thy  Youth ; 
Thine  offspring  for  number,  as  sands  on  the 

shore, 
Or  dew-drops  of  morning  on  earth  scattered 

o'er. 

3  Thy  Church  were  Thy  Fulness  in  deed  and  in 

truth, 
All  gathered  in  Thee  as  the  dew  of  Thy  Youth. 


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la  Thee  most  resplendent  we  ever  did  shine, 
In  Beauty  and  Glory,  all  great  and  divine. 

4  In  fulness  of   Time,   Thou  wert  pleas'd   to 

appear, 
Our  curse-bearing  Saviour,  to  banish  our  fear  ; 
Thou  foundest  us  sunk  in  our  earthly  estate, 
And  dying,  hast  rais'd  us  to  honors  most  great, 

5  Since  sin  is  remov'd  by  shedding  Thy  blood, 
A  new  way  is  open'd  to  come  to  our  God, 
We  bless  Thy  great  name  for  setting  us  free, 
And  soon  we  shall  triumph  in  glory  with  Thee. 

205  (C  M.) 

CHRIST,  the  Man  of  Sorrows. 

For  j/e  know  the  grace  oj  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  though  He  was  rich,  yet  for  your  sakes  He 
became  poor,  that  ye  through  His  poverty,  might 
be  rich,     2  Cor.  viii.  9. 

1  JESUS,  how  glorious  is  Thy  Grace  ! 
w      How  excellent  Thy  Name ! 
Unclouded  Heav'n  is  in  Thy  face, 

Thou  Holy,  Sacred  Lamb  ! 

2  M  Though  Thou  wast  rich,  yet  for  our  sake," 

Thou  willingly  wast  born, 
To  bear  our  sin,  and  curse,  and  wrath  ; 
And  men  and  devil's  scorn. 
T 


218 

3  "  Though  Thou  wast  rich"  in  Righteousness, 

Divinely  pure  within  : 
Yet  didst  Thou  feel  Hell's  deep  distress, 
When  made  cur  curse  and  sin. 

4  Through  Thy  deep  poverty,  and  loss, 

We  are  enrich'd  and  blest ; 
And  by  the  labors  of  Thy  cross, 
We  enter  endless  rest. 

6  Live,  Jesus  !  live  for  evermore, 
Whilst  all  the  Sons  of  God, 
Thy  Glorious  Person  shall  adore, 
And  bless  Thy  Grace,  and  Blood. 

207  (L.  M.) 

The  Saints'  Glort. 

We  shall  be  like  Him,  for  tve  shall  see  Him  as  He 
is.     1  John  iii.  2. 


B 


Y  Grace  we  know,  to  us  'tis  clear, 
When  Christ,  our  Saviour,  shall  appear, 
We  shall  be  like  Him  ;   O  what  biiss  ! 
For  we  shall  see  Him  as  He  is. 


When  as  He  is,  we  Him  do  see, 
From  ev'ry  spot  and  blemish  frcs  ; 
How  glorious  is  the  worthy  Lamb  ! 
How  bless'd,  how  sacred  is  His  Name ! 


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3  As  we  His  Mystic  fulness  are. 
He  gives  us  each  a  member's  share 
In  alJ  His  Grace — His  favor'd  Bride 
Is  with  His  Likeness  satisfied. 

4  From  Thee,  Oh  Christ  !  we  all  receive, 
To  Thee  we  all  the  glory  give  : 

'Tis  heav'n  to  see  Thee  wear  the  crown, 
And  prostrate  at  Thy  feet  fall  down. 

SOS  (S.  M.) 

CHRIST,  the  Glorious  Reituge. 

And  a  man  shall  be  as  an  hiding  place  from  the 
Wind,  and  a  covert  jrom  the  tempest  ;  as  Rivers 
of  Waters  in  a  dry  place,  as  the  shadow  of  a 
great  rock  in  a  weary  land,     Isa.  xxxii.  2. 

1  ^^H  Christ  !  0  Love  Divine  ! 
^-^  How  wonderful  art  Thou  ! 
What  heav'nly  beauties  in  Thee  shine  ! 

What  mercies  from  Thee  flow  ! 

2  Lo  !  Thou  art  all  we  need, 

To  make  us  wholy  blest ; 
Thy  worshippers  are  all  agreed, 
Thou  art  the  sinner's  Rest. 

3  When  blows  the  stormy  wind, 

The  rage  of  Man,  or  Hell, 
An  Hiding-place  in  Thee  we  find* 
And  we  in  safety  dwell. 


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4  A  covert  from  all  ill, 

Waters  of  Life  and  Peace  ; 
We  find,  Dear  Jesus,  in  Thee  still ; 
The  Fountain,  Thou  of  Grace. 

5  By  faith  in  Thee,  made  bold, 

We  smile  when  tempests  fall, 
Thou  art  our  glorious  Hiding  place, 
Our  Jesus,  and  our  All. 


209  (P.  M.) 

The  Banquet  of  Love. 

1  rjlO  Banquet  once  the  Spouse  was  led, 

JL    By  Him  who  for  her  pardon  bled  ; 
There  was  her  soul  indulg'd  to  prove, 
His  looks  divine,  and  banner  love. 

2  Like  her,  my  soul,  beneath  the  word, 
Was  led  to  Banquet  with  my  Lord  : 
His  fiesh  I  ate.  His  Love  I  sung, 
While  o'er  my  head  His  banner  hung. 

3  'Twas  then  I  found  a  heav'n  within, 
And  pard'ning  blood  for  ev'ry  sin  : 
While  Love  eternal,  great,  and  free, 
Was  still  His  banner  over  me. 

4  Oh  !  sweet  repast  of  Living  Bread, 
"  In  Thine  embraces,  Lord,"  I  said, 


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*  Pm  sick  of  Love,  I  faint  to  see, 
u  Thy  banner  thus  spread  over  me." 

5  "  'Twas  for  thy  sin,  my  Love,"  he  said, 

11  Those  poignant  thorns,   once  crown'd  my 

head  : 
"  I  groan'd  and  bled  on  Calv'ry's  Tree, 
•'  Tc  spread  this  Banner  over  thee." 

6  Jesus  !  when  Thou  shait  call,  I'll  fly 
To  join  the  marriage  feast  on  high  : 
Then  o'er  Thy  sacred  fulness  rove 

And  bless  Thee  for  Thy  boundless  Love. 


210  [CM.] 

The  Glorious  Scheme  of  Salvation. 


1 


MY  soul  would  rise,  and  trace  the  Spring 
From  whence  Salvation  came  ; 
Do  Thou  celestial  Spirit,  bring 
Thy  soul-expanding  flame. 

2  'Twas  settled  in  Jehovah's  Grace 

That  deep  the  most  profound  ; 
Before  He  gave  the  hills  their  place, 
Or  fixt  creation's  bound. 

3  Great  God  !  how  deep  Thy  councils  lie  ! 

Supreme  in  pow'r  art  Thou  ! 
T2 


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All  things  to  Thine  omniscient  eye, 
Are  one  eternal  now, 

4  Thy  thoughts  of  peace,  to  Israel's  race 

From  everlasting  flow'd  ; 
And  when  Thou  hid'st  Thy  lovely  face, 
Thou  still  art  Israel's  God. 

5  In  ties  of  Blood,  and  nothing  less, 

We  claim  Thee  for  our  own  ; 
And  God  th'  Eternal  Spirit  bless, 
Who  makes  the  kindred  known. 


211  (CM.) 

Salvation,  the  consequence  of  Election. 


I 


£JAY'D  from  the  damning  pow'r  of  Sin; 
^  The  law's  tremendous  curse, 
We'll  now  the  sacred  song  begin, 
Where  God  began  with  us. 

2  We'll  sing  the  vast  unmeasur'd  grace, 

Which  from  the  days  of  old, 
Did  all  His  Son's  elect  embrace, 
As  sheep,  within  His  fold. 

3  The  basis  of  Eternal  Love, 

Shall  mercy's  frame  sustain  ; 
Earth,  hell,  or  sin,  the  same  to  move, 
Shall  all  conspire  in  vain. 


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4  Sing !  O  ye  Sinners,  bought  with  blood! 
Hail  the  Great  Three  in  One  : 
Tell  how  secure  the  Cov'nant  stood, 
Ere  Time  its  race  begun. 

6  Ne'er  had  ye  felt  the  guilt  of  sin, 
Or  sweets  of  pard'ning  love  ; 
Unless  your  precious  names  had  been 
Enroll'd  to  Life  above; 

6  Oh  !  what  a  sweet  exalted  song, 
Shall  rend  the  vaulted  skies  ; 
"When  shouting,    "  Grace, "  the   blood   wash'd 
throng, 
Shall  see  the  Top  Stone  rise. 

212  (C.  M.) 

The  Death  of  Christ,  the  effect  of  God's  Lore 

1  JfllWAS  not  to  make  Jehovah's  Love 

-H-     Towards  the  sinner's  flame, 
That  Jesus  from  His  throne  above, 
A  suff'ring  Man  became. 

2  'Twas  not  the  death  that  he  endur'd 

Nor  all  the  pangs  He  bore, 
That  God's  eternal  love  procured, 
For  God  was  Love  before; 

3  He  Lov'd  the  world  of  His  Elect, 

With  love  surpassing  thought ; 


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Nor  will  His  mercy  e'er  neglect, 
The  souls  so  dearly  bought. 

4  The  warm  affections  of  His  breast 

Towards  His  chosen  burn  : 
And  in  His  Love,  He'll  ever  rest, 
Nor  from  His  oath  return. 

5  Still  to  confirm  His  oath  of  old, 

See  in  the  Heav'ns  His  bow  : 
No  fierce  rebuke,  but  love  untold, 
Await  His  children  now. 

6  Oh  !  soon  my  soul  shall  realize, 

That  sacred  joyful  srene, 
When  all  His  saints  above  the  skies, 
Shall  round  His  throne  convene. 


213  (CM.) 

Christ  a  Refuge. 

1  jpHRIST  is  the  Sinner's  only  Friend, 
^J   Salvation's  in  His  Name  ; 

His  Love  to  Zion  knows  no  end, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

2  Christ  is  a  refuge  in  distress  ; 

When  tempests  rage  within  ; 
Or  when  her  foes  around  her  press, 
The  world,  death,  hell  and  sin. 


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3  The  way,  the  glorious  way,  to  God, 

Shines  in  His  bleeding  side  : 
From  ev'ry  stain  of  s;n  that  flood, 
Shall  surely  cleanse  His  Bride. 

4  Her  life  from  danger  is  secure, 

'Tis  hid  with  Christ  above  : 
Jehovah's  throne  stands  not  more  sure, 
Than  His  unchanging  love. 

214  (P.  M.) 

Boasting  excluded,  and  Sinners  Saved  by  Grace. 

1  T    ET  Zion  in  her  Songs  record 
JlJ   The  honors  of  her  dying  Lord, 

Triumphant  over  Sin  : 
How  sweet  the  song  there's  none  can  say, 
But  ho  whose  sins  are  wash'd  away, 

And  feels  the  same  within. 

We  claim  no  merit  of  our  own, 

But  self-condemn'd  before  Thy  Throne, 

Our  hopes  on  Jesus  place  : 
Injheart,  in  lip,  in  life  deprav'd 
Our  only  theme's  u  a  sinner  sav'd" 

Salvation's  all  of  Grace. 

3  We'll  sing  the  same  while  life  shall  last, 
And  when  at  the  Archangel's  blast, 
Our  sleeping  dust  shall  rise, 


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I 


Then,  in  a  song  for  ever  new, 
The  glorious  theme  we'll  still  pursue 
Throughout  the  azure  skies, 

4  Prepaid  of  old  at  God's  right  hand, 
Bright  everlasting  mansions  stand, 

For  all  the  blood-bought  race  ; 
And  till  we  reach  those  seats  of  bliss, 
We'll  sing  no  other  song  but  this, 

Salvation's  all  of  Grace. 

215  (P.  M.) 

The  Glorious  Covenant  of  Grace* 

1  "WMflTH  David's  Lord,  and  ours, 

w  *       A  Cov'nant  once  was  made  ; 
Whose  b^r.ds  are  firm  and  sure, 
Whose  glories  ne'er  shall  fade  : 
Signed  by  the  sacred  Three  in  One, 
In  mutual  love,  ere  time  begun. 

2  Firm  as  the  lasting  hills. 
This  cov'nant  shall  endure  ; 
Its  potent  snails  and  wills, 
Make  ev'ry  blessing  sure  ; 

When  ruin  shakes  all  nature's  frame, 
It  stands  secure,  and  is  the  same. 

3  Here  the  vast  Seas  of  Grace, 
Love,  Peace,  and  Mercy  flow. 
That  all  the  blood-bought  race 
Of  men,  or  angels  know  : 


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Oh  !  sacred  deep,  without  a  shore  J 
Who  shall  thy  limits  e'er  explore  7 

Here,  when  thy  feet  shall  fall, 

Believer;  thou  shalt  see 

Grace  to  restore  thy  soul, 

And  pardon,  full  and  free  : 
Thee  with  delight  shall  God  behold, 
A  chosen  sheep  in  Zion's  fold. 

Soon  thou  shalt  see  His  face, 

And  trace  His  wond'rous  Love  ; 

Who  call'd  thee  by  His  giace, 

Will  raise  thee  safe  above  : 
And  thou  shalt  ever  praise  His  Name 
For  Cov'nant  made  with  Christ  the  Lamb: 

216  (L.  M.) 

Everlasting  Love. 

gLc 

ernbrac'd 


)  nnWAS  with  an  Everlasting  Love 
A      That  God  His  cwn  Elect 


»  Before  He  made  the  worlds  above, 
Or  earth  on  her  huge  columns  plac'd. 

2  Then,  in  the  glass  of  His  decrees, 
•Christ  and  His  Bride  appeared  as  One ; 

Her  sin  by  imputation,  His, 

Whilst  she  in  spotless  splendor  shone. 

3  O  Love  !  how  high  thy  glories  swell  I 
How  great  immutable,  and  free  ! 


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Ten  thousand  sins,  as  black  as  hell, 
Are  swallow'd  up,  O  Love  !  in  thee. 

4  Believer  !  here  thy  comfort  stands, 
From  first  to  last,  Salvation's  free  5 
And  Everlasting  Love  demands 
An  everlasting  song,  from  thee. 

217  (C.  M,) 

God's  Sovereign  pleasure  in  His  church  in  Christ. 

1  |%JfY  thoughts  on  things  eternal  rove, 

JT JL     Which  things  were  close  conceaPd  ; 
Till  God  in  free  and  sovereign  Love, 
WilPd  they  should  be  reveaPd. 

2  The  Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One, 

.  The  Covenant  God  of  Grace  : 
Will  'd  all  that  ever  should  be  done, 
In  order,  time,  and  place. 

3  He  ivill'd  ere  Time  had  known  a  birth, 

To  form  the  human  race : 
And  gave  existence  to  the  earth, 

There  to  display  His  Grace.  • 

4  He  will  'd  that  Grace  should  be  proclaim'd 

When  Sin  had  ruin'd  Maa ; 
In  purest  Love  the  Fall  ordain? dy 
As  His  unerring  plan. 


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6  He  will  'd  by  Christ  a  Church  to  raise, 
From  Adam's  fallen  race  ; 
That  they  redeemed  by  Blood,  should  praise. 
His  boundless  Love  and  Grace. 

218  (C  M.) 

Christ  espousing  His  Churchy  and  redeeming  her 
by  His  blood. 

1  g^i  OD  Lov'd  His  Church,  and  held  her  fortb 
vf     To  Christ,  and  said  "  She's  Thine  f 
M  Yea  !"  said  the  Saviour,  "  I'll  betroth, 

"  And  make  her  ever  Mine" 

2  She  is  my  Bride,  I  love  her  will 

Though  sin  will  her  enthrall, 
I'll  go  thro'  Sin,  and  Death,  and  Hell ; 
And  raise  her  from  the  fall. 

3  When  th'  appointed  time  is  come, 

I'll  shew  my  Love  afresh ; 

To  her  abode  in  haste  go  down, 

And  take  on  Me  her  flesh. 

4  Then  in  her  stead,  I'll  freely  bear 
•  Her  curse  to  Sin  that's  due  ; 
And  give  obedience  full  and  clear. 

To  Law,  and  Justice  too. 

5  I'll  die,  and  rising-  from  the  dead, 

Will  crush  Satanic  pow'r ; 
U 


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And  bruise  the  crafty  Serpent's  head, 
In  that  appointed  hour. 

6  Satan  destroy'd,  and  sin  remov'd  ; 
My  Bride  shall  surely  prove 
Redemption  through  My  precious  blood, 
And  free,  Eternal  Love. 

219  (C.  M.) 

The  Holy  Spirit  beginning,  continuing,  and  con- 
sumating  the  iccrk  of  Gi*ace. 

1  npHE  Sp'rit  will  lead  Christ's  Bride  to 

JL  see 

Her  foul  estate  by  sin  ; 
Then  let  her  know  my  Grace  is  free, 
My  blood  has  made  her  clean. 

2  From  guilt  set  free,  she'll  likewise  know 

Her  pardon's  freely  giv'n  ; 
But  greater  Love  will  I  unfold, 
And  take  her  safe  to  heav'n. 

3  I'll  send  my  royal  mandate  forth, 

The  Gates  shall  open  wide, 
To  let  the  King  of  Glory  in, 
With  His  beloved  Bride. 

4  Then  to  my  Father  I'll  present 

The  object  of  my  Love  : 
(For  her  my  life  below  was  spent, 
But  now  she's  safe  above.) 


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5  Then  God  will  say  in  words  of  Grace, 

This  end  was  first  in  view  ; 
For  this  Creation-work  took  place, 
-And  her  redemption  too. 

6  Now  shall  the  Bridegroom  and  His  Bride 

'  With  Me  for  ever  dwell : 
And  heav'ns  full  choir,  with  joyful  lyre, 
Sing  "M  is  finished  well  /" 

220    (L.  M.) 

Longing  to  depart  and  to  be  with  Christ,  and 
inireating  communion  with  the  Lord,  while 
on  the  Earth. 

1  "JtffOW  sweet  and  precious  to  my  soul, 
il     That's  burden- d  oft  with  sin  and  woe  ; 
That  I  ere  long  shall  dwell  above, 

Where  pleasures  in  succession  roll. 

2  Jesus  !  when  wilt  Thou  call  me  home  ? 

Away  from  earth's  delusive  charms  ; 
When  wilt  Thou  say  "  My  Love  arise  V9 
And  take  me  to  Thy  sacred  arms. 

3  I  know  Thou  lov'st  me,  for  I'm  sure 

Thoii'st  calP-d  me  here  by  sov'reign  Grace  : 
But  my  poor  heart  would  long  to  see 
Without  a  cloud,  Thy  beauteous  face. 

4  Here  Thy  sweet  visits  are  but  short ; 

Oh  !  that  they  might  more  frequent  be  : 


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While  in  this  wilderness  I  dwell. 
Deign  to  commune  with  sinful  me. 

5  With  thy  sweet  presence  blest,  Pll  wait 

Th'  appointed  time,  till  Thou  shalt  call ; 
And  then  I'll  answer  "  here  am  I ;" 
And  joyful  leave  this  earthly  ball. 

6  0  happy  hour  !  when  borne  above, 

(Where  sin  and  sorrow  cannot  come  ;) 
I  prove  the  fulness  of  Thy  Love, 

And  bless  Thee  for  my  glorious  home. 

221  (C.  M.) 

The  voice  of  my  Beloved !  behold  !  He  cometh 
leaping  upon  the  mountains,  skipping  upon  the 
hills.     Cant.  ii.  8. 

1  J  PT^IS  the  Voice  of  my  Beloved, 

J-      His  dear  face  methinks  I  see, 
Fraught  with  blessings,  peace,  and  pardon, 

Skipping  o'er  the  hills  to  me  ; 
Sweet  the  accents, 
Whisp'ring  peace  ;  and  sins  forgiv'n. 

2  Now  the  shades  of  night  dispersing, 

On  me  dawn'd  the  welcome  day  ; 
Love  Divine,  beyond  rehearsing, 

Chas'd  the' clouds  of  sin  away  ; 
While  my  spirit 
Bask'd  in  His  meridian  beam, 


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3  Thus  with  heav'nly  fare  He  fed  me, 

Fill'd  my  soul  with  love  Divine  ; 
And  to  living-  fountains  led  me  ; 

11  Drink"  said  He  "  this  blood  of  Mine  ; 
14  This  shall  cheer  thee, 
"  When  with  sins,  and  sorrows  press'd. 

4  M  Though  thy  sins  are  red  like  scarlet, 

u  White  as  snow,  I'll  make  thee  be  : 
"  Though  thou  oft  hast  play'd  the  harlot, 

"  Fond  of  others  more  than  Me  ; 
"  Yet  I  love  thee, 
'•  Thou  art  still  my  undefil'd. 

4C  I  have  raiment  to  attire  thee, 

44  I  have  blood  to  make  thee  clean  : 

"  Without  blemish  I  admire  thee, 
"  Pure  in  Me,  and  free  from  Sin  : 

Ci  Now  I'll  give  thee, 

"  One  sure  pledge  of  heav'n  below. 

6  "  When  thy  warfare  is  completed, 

u  And  thy  times  of  sorrow  o'er, 
"  All  My  love  that  I've  related, 

11  Thou  shalt  prove,  yea,  ten  times  more, 
"  When  I  feast  thee 
"  With  the  fulness  of  My  joy. 

222  (L.  M.) 

The  Lamb  and  his  Virgin  Company,     Rev.  iv.  4. 
^N  Zion's  glorious  summit  stood 


'©' 


A  nura'rous  host  redeem'd  by  blood  5 
02 


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They  hymn'd  their  Kingt  in  strains  di  vine  ; 
I  heard  the  song,  and  strove  to  join. 

2  Here  all  who  suffer'd  sword  or  flame, 
For  Jesus'  lovely  cause  and  Name, 
Shout  vict'ry  now,  and  hail  the  Lamb, 
And  bow  before  the  great  I  AM. 

3  While  everlasting  ages  roll. 
Eternal  Love  shall  feast  their  soul ; 
And  scenes  of  bliss  for  ever  new, 
Rise  in  succession  to  their  view, 

4  Here  Mary  and  Manasseh  view, 
The  dying  thief, — and  Abra'm  too  ; 
With  equal  love  their  spirits  flame, 

The  same  their  joy  ;  their  song  the  same. 

5  Oh  !  sweet  employ  to  sing  and  trace 

Th'  amazing  heights,  and  depths  of  Grace  ; 
And  spend,  (from  sin  and  sorrow  free,) 
A  blissful  vast  eternity. 

6  Oh  what  a  sweet  exalted  song, 
When  ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
Redeem'd  by  blood,  with  Christ  appear, 
And  join  in  one  full  chorus  there  I 

7  My  soul  anticipates  the  day, 

Wrould  stretch  her  wings,  and  soar  away  ; 
To  aid  the  Song  ;  a  palm  to  bear  ; 
And  bow  the  chief  of  sinners  there. 


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223  (L.M.) 

Election  in,  and  Vnion  with  Christ,  the  Source 
of  every  blessing, 

1  11l/B~Y  soul  would  rise,  and  gladly  sing, 
JL?JL     The  matchless  grace  of  Zion's  King ; 
His  Love,  as  ancient  as  His  Name, 
My  heart  with  joy  would  loud  proclaim. 

2  Chosen  in  Thee,  of  old  approv'd, 
The  saints  were  ever  well  belov'd, 
Adopted  too,  and  children  made, 
Ere  sin  its  baleful  poison  spread. 

3  Though  sin  and  guilt  infest  them  here. 
In  Thee,  they  all  complete  appear  : 
For  all  that  justice  could  demand, 
Received  full  payment  from  Thy  hand. 

4  In  Christ  the  Father  never  saw 
The  least  transgression  of  His  law  : 
Perfection  then  in  Him  we  view— 
His  saints  in  Him  are  perfect  too. 

224  (CM.) 

The  Precious  Salvation  of  Grace. 

1    ITOW  Sovereign  is  the  Love  of  God 
-H     To  Isra'Ps  chosen  race 
Paid  is  the  mighty  debt  they  ow'd  ; 
Salvation  is  of  Grace, 


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2  His  Love  without  beginning  knew, 

Each  chosen  sinner's  case  ; 

And  sent  His  equal  Son,  to  shew 

Salvation  is  of  Grace. 

4  Immanuel  had  not  bled  and  died, 
And  suffer'd  in  our  place, 
But  for  this  truth,  (Oh  !  sound  it  wide,) 
Salvation  is  of  Grace. 

4  You  ne'er  had  known  and  lov'd  the  Son, 

Or  sang  His  worthy  praise  ; 
Had  not  Himself  the  work  begun, 
Salvation  is  of  Grace. 

5  Though  twice  ten  thousand  sorrows  fill 

Thy  heart  with  sore  distress, 
Fear  not,  poor  Sinner  !  all  is  well ! 
Salvation  is  of  Grace* 

22S  (C.  M.) 

A  blessed  Gospel. 

1  agLEST  are  the  souls  that  hear,  and  know 

M9     The  Gospel'sjoyful  sound  ; 

Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 

And  light  their  steps  surround  • 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  Salvation'gives  ; 
Israel,  thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 


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226  (CM.) 

Christ's  Ability  to  save  Si?iners. 

1  dTkH  !  for  a  thousandtongues  to  sing 
^-P  My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  His  Grace ! 

2  Jesus  !  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

And  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
?Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3  He  breaks  the  pow'r  of  cancelPd  sin  ; 

He  sets  the  pris'ners  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean, 
His  blood  avaiPd  for  me  ! 

4  Hear  Him  ye  deaf  ;  His  praise  ye  dumb 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ  ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come  ; 
And  leap  ye  lame  for  joy. 

5  Harlots,  and  publicans,  and  thieves, 

In  holy  triumph  join  ! 
Sav'd  is  the  sinner  that  believes, 
From  crimes  as  great  as  mine. 

6  Trust  in  His  name,  and  ye  shall  know, 

Shall  feel  your  sins  forgiv'n  ; 
Anticipate  your  heav'n  below, 
And  find  His  Love  is  heav'n; 


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227  (CM.) 

Christ  the  Believers  Righteousness* 

1  JESUS!  Thou  art  my  Righteousness, 
$9    For  all  my  sins  were  Thine  ; 

Thy  death  hath  wrought  my  endless  peace, 
Thy  life's  accounted  mine. 

2  Spotless  and  just  in  Thee  I  am, 

Eternally  forgiv?n  ; 
I  prove  Salvation  in  Thy  Name, 
And  Thou  art  all  my  heav'n. 

3  For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  Thy  bleeding  side  ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea — 
Forlme  the  Saviour  died. 

4  Th'  atonement  of  Thy  blood  apply, 

'Till  faith  to  sight  improve  ; 
'Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  is  love. 

5  From  ev'ry  proud  self-righteous  thought, 

Sweet  Jesus,  set  me  free  : 
Let  all  I  am  in  Thee  be  lost 
Aad  give  Thyself  to  me. 

6  Thy  gifts,  0  Lord  !  cannot  suffice, 

Unless  Thyself  be  given  : 


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Thy  presence  makes  my  paradise  % 
Where'er  Thou  art  is  heav'n. 

The  Saints  Holiness  in  the  Root,  Chris  TV 


1  4~1HRIST  isahe  Root  of  Holiness  : 
^L^   In  Him  the  branches  be, 

All  holy  too  ;  for  both  do  make 
But  One  most  Holy  Tree. 

2  Each  branch  that  in  relation  stands 

To  Christ,  the  Holy  Root, 
In  His  perfections  are  beheld, 
And  from  Him  is  their  fruit. 

3  The  joy  of  faith  doth  hence  arise 

That  we  are  now  in  Him 
Completely  Holy  to  our  God, 
Without  a  spot  of  sin. 

4  Vie  in  ourselves  are  filthy  still; 

And  long  to  be  set  free 
From  the  vile  body  of  our  sin  ; 
And  like  our  Lord  to  be. 

5  Since  our  sweet  Jesus  is  to  us 

Our  Root  of  Influence  ; 
The  highest  pitch  of  sanctity, 
We  shall  derive  from  thence. 


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6  Our  holiness  is  here  deriv'd, 
In  Union  faith  may  rest ; 
'Tis  but  awhile,  and  with  the  same, 
We  shall  be  fullest. 

229  (S.  MO 

Dependance  on  the  Lord  Jesus. 


1 


OUR  Jesu's  promise  is, 
His  Church  below  to  bless  ; 
When  they  assemble  in  His  Name 

To  supplicate  His  Grace  : 
A  train  of  sinners  poor 

He  will  not  cast  behind, 
But  keeps  His  word  for  evermore, 
And  bears  us  in  His  mind. 

To  our  relief  He  flies, 

He  flies  from  realms  above  ; 
Answers  our  pray'rs  in  sweet  replies, 

And  tokens  of  His  Love  : 
Shall  we  not  witness  bear 

How  faithful  He  has  been ; 
And  boldly  to  the  world  declare 

Salvation  we  have  seen. 

Our  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
The  God  whom  we  confess, 

The  Prince  of  Peace — the  Living  Word- 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness; 


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His  glorious  Name  we  praise, 

Who  triumph'd  over  Death  : 
And  we  the  subjects  of  His  Grace, 

Shall  triumph  t^ji^aith. 

230  (C.  M.) 

Reignh^mmu)  Triumphant  Grace. 

Grace  reigns  through  Righteousness,  unto  Eternal 
Lije9  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Rom.  v.  21. 

1  "NtTOW  may  the  Lord  reveal  His  face, 
-L^l    And  teach  our  stamping  tongues, 
To  make  His  sov'reign  reigning  grace, 

The  subject  of  our  songs, 

2  No  sweeter  subject  can  invite, 

A  sinner's  heart  to  sing  ; 
Or  more  display  the  glorious  right 
Of  our  exalted  King. 

3  Grace  reigns,  to  pardon  crimson  sins, 

To  melt  the  hardest  hearts  ; . 
And  from  the  work  it  once  begins 
It  never  more  departs  : 

3  The  world  and  Satan  strive  in  vain 
Against  the  chosen  few  ; 
Secur'd  by  grace's  conqu'ring  reign, 
They  all  shall  conquer  too. 
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5  'Twas  grace  that  call'd  our  souls  at  first. 
By  grace  thus  far  we're  come, 
And  grace  will  heh^s  thro'  the  worst, 
And  lead  us  sw|^ik. 

231  G*Mfl 

Waiting  on  th&^^ul. 

1  "IXUNGRY,  and  faint,  and  poor, 
M.M.  Behold  us,  Lord,  again, 
Assembl'd  at  thy  mercy's  door, 

Thy  bounty  to  obtain. 

2  Thy  word  invites  us  nigh, 

Or  we  must  starve  indeed  ; 

For  we  no  money  have  to  buy, 

No  righteousness  to  plead, 

3  The  food  our  spirits  want 

Thy  hand  alone  can  give  ; 
Oh,  hear  the  pray'r  of  faith,  and  grant 
That  we  may  eat  and  live. 

232  (C.  M.) 

Gird  Thy  Sword  on    Thy  thigh,  0  Most  Migh- 
ty I  and  in  Thy  Majesty  ride  prosperously. 

Psm.  xlv.  3,  4. 

I  TOT  AIL,  mighty  Jesus  !  how  divine 
-■■-■-  Is  thy  victorious  sword  ! 


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The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign, 
At  Thy  commanding  word. 

2  Deep  are  the.  woimjgj  Ajue  arrows  give, 

They  pierc^fee  W'  '  Heart ; 
Thy  smiles^Bgrace  the  slain  revive, 
And  joy  sircceeds  to  smart. 

3  Still  gird  th^^prd  upon  Thy  thigh, 

Ride  witlBBPestic  sway, 
Go  forth,  Great  Prince,  triumphantly, 
And  make  Thy  foes  obey. 

4  Soon  shall  Thy  victories  be  complete, 

Then  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet, 
And  sing  Thy  conqu'ring  grace. 


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Unchangeable  Love, 

0|  MY  distrustful  heart, 
•  How  small  thy  faith  appears  ! 
But  greater  Lord,  Thou  art 
Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears  : 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine  1 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 

Unchangeable  His  will, 
Tho'  dark  may  be  my  frame  ; 


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His  loving  heart  is  still 

Eternally  the  same  ; 
My  soul  thro'  many^gnges  goes, 
Hii  love  no  varia  '^ 


lany  changes 


3       Thou,  Lord,  wilt  carry  i 
And  perfectly  perform  (_ 
The  work  Thou  hast  begun 
In  me  a  sinful  worm  ;       ^^^ 
'Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin  JB  8  woe, 
Thy  Spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

234  [C.  M.] 

Who  is  gone  into  Heaven,  and  is  on  the  right  hand 
of  God  ?   1  Pet.  iii.  12. 

1  T^J"Y  Soul  would  rise  and  joyous  sing, 
-LTJL  Th'  ascended  Saviour's  love  ; 
Sing  how  He  lives  to  carry  on 

His  people's  cause  above. 

2  With  cries  and  tears,  he  offer'd  up 

His  humble  suit  below  ; 

But  with  authority  he  asks, 

Enthron'd  in  glory  now. 

3  For  all  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  He  demands  ; 
Points  to  their  names  upon  His  heart, 
And  spreads  His  wounded  hands. 


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4  His  great  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  His  claims  ; 
11  Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
Be  with  me  wherej^fci!" 

5  Eternal  life,  at  His  request, 

To  ev'ry  Skint^s  grv'n  ; 

Safety  below,  and  after  death 

The  plenitude  of  heav'n. 

235  (L.  M.) 

Christ  a  Friend. 

1  TTfcOOR,  weak,  and  worthless,  tho'  I  am, 
Jl     I  have  a  rich  almighty  friend  ; 
Jesus  the  Saviour  is  his  name, 

He  freely  loves,  and  without  end, 

2  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood, 
And  by  his  pow'r  my  foes  controlPd  ; 
He  found  me  wand'ring  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  wants  supplies, 
And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 
Enthron'd  with  Him  above  the  skies  ; 
0  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me  ! 

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236  (C  M.) 

Another. 

1  J^IOME,  let  our  rBffls  and  voices  join 
^y  To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 

Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  His  gradious  hand, 

This  friend  is  always  near  ; 
With  Heav'n  and  earth  at  His  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  pray'r. 

3  His  love  no  end  nor  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course  ; 
Immutable,  the  same  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  His  face, 

And  clouds  surround  his  throae, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  His  grace, 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  And  when  our  dearest  comforts  fail 

Before  His  sov'reign  will, 
He  never  takes  away  our  a//, 
Himself  he  gives  us  still. 


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237  [L.  M.] 

'  He  hath  done  all  things  well. 

1  T^TOW  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise 

JL^I    To  my  dear  Lord  my  voice  I'll  raise  ; 
With  all  His  saints  I'll  join  to  tell, 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

2  All  worlds  his  glorious  pow'r  confess, 
His  wisdom  all  His  works  express  ; 
But  0,  His  love  what  tongue  can  tell ! 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

3  How  sovereign,  wonderful  and  free 
Has  been  His  love  to  sinful  me  ! 
He  pluck'd  me  as  a  brand  from  hell ; 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

4  I  spurn'd  His  grace,  I  broke  His  laws, 
And  yet  He  undertook  my  cause, 

To  save  me,  tho'  I  did  rebel  ; 

My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

6  And  since  my  soul  hath  known  His  love, 
What  mercies  hath  he  made  me  prove  ! 
Mercies  which  do  all  praise  excel  ; 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

6  And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  rise, 
And  join  the  anthems  of  the  skies, 


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Above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell, 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well, 

238  ?C.  M.) 

Christ  Precious. 

1  M"ESUS,  I  love  Thy  charming  name, 
*9    'Tis  music  to  my  ear  ; 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heav'n  might  hear. 

2  Yes  !  Thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust  ; 
Jewels  to  Thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  i3  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  pow'rs  can  wish, 

In  Thee  most  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  0  may  Thy  grace  still  cheer  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'd  speak  the  honours  of  Thy  name 

With  my  last  laboring  breath  ; 
When  speechless,  clasp  Thee  in  my  arms, 
My  joy  in  life  and  death. 


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239  (8.  8.  6.) 

Excellency  of  Christ. 

1  4Tk  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
^J?     0  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine ; 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heav'nly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings, 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  Pd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin,  and  wrath  divine : 
Pd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heav'nly  dress, 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne : 
In  lofty  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known* 

4  Well— the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face: 
Then,  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


250 

240  (L.  M.) 

Victory  over  Death. 

1  rjlHE  heav'ns  with  loud  hosannas  ring, 

-*-  And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing, 
"Another  pilgrim's  sav'd  from  sin, 
"Another  saint  now  gather'd  in." 

2  There's  joy  above,  though  here  below 
Affection  weeps,  still,  still,  we  know, 
Our  loss  is  His  eternal  gain, 
Releas'd  from  sorrow,  grief,  and  pain. 

3  Faith  proves  the  ground,  and  bids  us  sing, 
Death  (having  lost  in  Christ  his  sting  :) 
Comes  as  a  messenger  in  love, 

To  call  us  home  to  realms  above. 

4  Hope  upward  points,  and  with  a  smile 
Bids  patience  onl}7  wait  awhile  ; 

We  hope  to  meet  around  the  throne, 

And  worship  there,  the  Great  Three- One. 

5  Hope  will  not  put  that  soul  to  shame. 
Whose  only  trust  is  in  the  Lamb  ; 
For  love  (and  that  is  heav'n  in  part) 
Is  shed  abroad  upon  the  heart 

€  Each  other  now  we  would  commend, 
To  GOD  our  Father,  and  our  Friend  : 
Our  Brother's  only  gone  before, 
Where  may  we  meet,  and  part  no  more 


251 
241  (L.M.) 

Depending  on  the  Lord. 

1  "ORAISE  to  thy  name,  Almighty  Lord, 
JL      For  all  the  blessings  of  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  enraptur'd  with  thy  grace, 
Waits  the  glad  hour  to  see  thy  face. 

2  Drawn  by  effectual  cords  of  love, 
From  thy  blest  feet,  I'd  ne'er  remove  ; 
Oh  !  manifest  thyself  to  me, 

And  let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 

3  The  work  thou  hast  in  grace  begun, 
I  look  to  thee  to  carry  on  : 

Thy  promise  saith,  "I'll  never  leave, 
"But  ivitl  both  grace,  and  glory  give." 

4  Increase  my  faith,  that  I  may  prove, 
More  of  thine  everlasting  love  : 
Lord  !  open  up  that  fidness  great, 

It  pleased  Thee  should  in  Jesus  meet. 

5  I  thy  poor  creature,  nothing  am, 

But  "vile  and  full  of  sin"  and  shame, 
Yet  'tis  my  boast,  that  through  thy  grace  ] 
Christ  is  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 


252 
242  (L.  M.) 

Praising  the  Redeemer. 

1  ^10ME,  ceme,  ye  happy,  happy  saints, 
Vy  The  heav'nly  Lamb  adore ; 
Dwell  on  his  everlasting  love, 

And  praise  him  evermore, 

2  Spread  his  dear  name  thro'  all  the  earth, 

Sing  his  eternal  pow'r  : 
Shout  the  rich  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  praise  him  evermore. 

3  Up  to  the  courts  where  now  he  reigns, 

May  all  our  spirits  soar ; 
Fully  survey  his  mercy  seat, 
And  praise  him  evermore. 

4  Hark !  how  the  angels  chant  his  name, 

See  how  they  all  adore; 
Triumph  and  wonder,  gaze,  and  silg, 
And  praise  him  evermore, 

&  Come,  O  my  spirit,  higher  still, 
Swell  the  celestial  lays  ; , 
Higher  than  all  the  heights  of  heav'n, 
Sound  Jesu'S  endless  praise. 


253 

243  (L.  M.) 

Joy  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinner.     Luke  XV. 
7,  10. 

1  ^tM7"HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise, 

V  v       Thro'  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  1 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  His  eternal  love  ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  form'd  anew ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing, 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

244  (S.  M.) 

Christ  unseen,  and  beloved.    1  Pet.  i.  S, 


'N 


OT  with  our  mortal  eyes, 
Have  we  beheld  the  Lord, 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 


3  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 
W 


254 

And  when  we  taste  thy  \over 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 

Unspeakable,  like  those  above; 
And  heaven  begins  below. 


245  (L.  M.) 

The  value  of  Christ,  and  his  Righteousness^ 
Phil.  iii.  7—9. 

1   1\[0  more;  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
J-^l      Of  all  that  I  have  ever  done  ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of*  thy  Son. 

1  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  : 
0  may  my  soul  be  found  in  Him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  Thy  throne; 
But  faith  can  answer  Thy  demands,^ 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


255 

246  (L.  M.) 

Hope  in  the  Covenant;  or,   GooVs  Promise  and 
Truth  Unchangeable.     Heb.  vi.  17 — 19. 

1  TUfOW  oft  have  sins,  and  Satan,  strove 
JLJL     To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord, 
Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace  ^ 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 
And  fills  all  heav'n  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp,  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  : 
Hope  is  my  anchor  firm,  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow*  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  Gospel  bears  my  spirits  up  ; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God  ; 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

247  (L.M.) 

Salvation  btj  Grace.     Titus  iii.  3 — 7. 

1  "W   ORD,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faulty 
M~d     How  great  our  guilt  has  been  I 


256 

Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But  O,  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

Forever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  5Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done  ; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  thro'  his  Sou. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water,  and  the  blood, 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 

5  JTis  thro'  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Rais'd  from  the  dead  we  live  anew. 

And  justify'd  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face, 


257 
2&8  (L.  M.) 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  Jehovah  Jesus. 

Thou  art  to or thy »,  0  Lord  !  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power ;  for  Thou  hast  created  all 
things,  and  for  thy  pleasure  they  are,  and  were 
created.     Rev.  iv.  11. 

1  l^STY  Soul  would  bless  the  Lord  of  All, 
X?JL     My  praise  would  climb  to  His  abode, 
Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 

The  great  Supreme,  the  Mighty  Gor> ! 

2  Without  beginning,  or  decline, 
Object  of  Faith,  and  not  of  Sense, 
Eternal  ages  saw  Him  shine, 

He  shines  eternal  ages  hence, 

3  As  much  when  in  the  manger  laid, 
Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sky  ; 

As  when  the  six  days  work  He  made, 
And  fill'd  the  morning  stars  with  jey. 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  wears, 
Salvation  is  the  dearest  claim  ; 

That  gracious  sound  well  pleas'd  He  hears, 
And  owns  Emmanuel  for  his  Name. 

5  Jehovah  Saviour  !  let  me  prove, 
My  happiness  complete  in  Thee  ; 
Make  known  to  me  Thine  endless  Lovef 
Till  I  Thy  face  in  glory  see, 

W2 


258 
249  (L.  M.) 

Jesus  calling  the  Woman  of  Samaria. 

Other  sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold,  thert\ 
also  I  must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear  My  voict\ 
and  there  shall  be  one  fold,  and  One  Shepherdl 
Jesus.     John  x.  16. 

1  WESUS  !  to  what  didst  Thou  submit, 

•J    To  save  Thy  dear  bought  flock  fWetn  hell 
Like  a  poor  traveler  Thou  didst  sit, 
Athirst  and  weary  by  the  well. 

2  The  woman  who  for  water  came, 
(What  great  events  on  small  depend) 
Then  learnt  the  Glory  of  Thy  Name, 
The  Well  of  Life — the  sinner's  Friend  ! 

3  Soon  brought  to  know  the  gift  of  God  ; 
E'en  Jesus,  whom  she  scorn'd  before  ; 
Unaskrd,  He  drink  on  herbestow'd, 
Which  whoso  tastes  shall  thirst  no  more. 

4  {;  0  come"  (said  she)  "  this  Man  behold  ! 
"  The  promis'd  Saviour  !  this  is  He, 

"  Whom  ancient  prophecies  foretold, 
"  Born,  from  our  guiit  to  set  us  free  ! 

5  "  He  told  me  all  that  e'er  I  did, 

"  And  told  me  all  was  pardon'd  too  ;" 
And  now,  like  her,  as  He  has  bid, 
I  live  to  point  Him  out  to  you. 


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250  (L.  M.) 

The  Birth  of  Christ. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  Earth  Peace, 
good  will  toward  men.     Luke  ii,  14. 

1  (CJ  WEETER  sounds  than  music  knows 
CT     Charm  me  in  ImmanuePs  Name  ; 
All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes, 

To  His  birth,  and  cross,  and  shame. 

2  When  He  came,  the  Angels  sung, 
<c  Glory  be  to  God  on  high" 

Lord  !  unloose  my  stamm'ring  tongue, 
"Who  should  louder  sing  than  I ! 

3  Did  the  Lord  a  Man  become, 
And  the  Holy  Law  fulfil, 
Bleed,  and  suffer  in  my  room, 
And  canst  thou,  my  tongue  be  still. 

4  No !  I  must  my  praises  bring, 
Though  they  worthless  are,  and  weak  ; 
For  should  I  refuse  to  sing, 

Sure  the  very  stones  ivoidd  speak. 

5  0  my  Saviour  !  Shield  !  and  Sun  ! 
Shepherd  !  Husband  !  Brother  !  Friend  ! 
Ev'ry  precious  Name  in  One, 

Love,  and  bless  me  without  end. 


260 

251  (P.  M.) 

The  Mystery  of  Christ. 

Jlnd  to  make  all  men  see  what  is  the  fellowship  ef 
the  Mystery*     Eph.  iii.  9. 

1  1~ESUS  only  will  we  sing, 
fcP      His  Mystery  adore  ; 

Thee  we  praise,  our  bleeding  King, 
Thy  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Pow'r : 

Thou  hast  wrought  our  works  for  us  ; 
Didst  die  for  us,  and  liv'st  again ; 

By  the  Labours  of  Thy  Cross, 
We  endless  life  obtain. 

2  Live  !  Thou  Mighty  Prince  of  Life  ; 

Great  King  of  Glury,  reign  ! 
Thee  to  praise  be  all  our  strife, 

Who  for  our  sins  wast  slain. 
With  Thyself,  from  sin  and  shame, 

Blameless  to  God,  Thou  didst  us  raise, 
Worthy  Thou,  most  Holy  Lamb, 

Of  everlasting  praise. 

252  (P.  M.) 

The  Good  Tidings  of  Christ. 

1   fTIHE  Gospel  brings  tidings  to  each  wound- 
JL  ed  soul. 

That  Jesus  the  Saviour,   can  make  it  quite 
whole  j 


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And  what  makes  the  Gospel  so  precious  to  me, 
It  holds  forth  salvation,  so  perfectly  free. 

2  This  Gospel  declares,  God  sending  His  Son 
To  die  for  poor  sinners,  gave  all  things  in  One; 
This  too,  makes  the  Gospel  most  precious  to 

me, 
Becanse  'tis  a  Gospel  as  full,  as  'tis  free. 

3  Since  Jesus  hath  sav'd  me,  and  that  freely  too, 
I    pray    Him    His    mercy    and  goodness  to 

shew; 
Of  merit  I  know,  there's  no  title  in  me— 
The  Gospel — I  love  it :  'tis  perfectly  free. 

253  (L.  M.) 

None  but  Christ. 

Though  I  were  perfect,  yet  would  1  not  know  my 
SouL     Job,  ix.  21. 

1  ^1 OULD  I  of  all  'perfection  boast, 
^J     As  pure  as  that  which  Mam  lost ; 

I'd  say  that  Christ  alone  was  good  ; 
And  glory  only  in  His  blood. 

2  Was  I  as  Jlbraym  strong  in  faith, 
And  boldly  faithful  unto  death, 
I'd  bid  my  faithfulness  adieu  ; 
And  Jesus  only  faithful  view. 


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3  If  I  more  meek  than  Moses  were, 
Quite  free  from  anger,  strife,  or  fear, 
Yet  this  I  gladly  would  despise, 
And  Jesu's  meekness  only  prize. 

4  Was  I  as  Job,  submissive  still, 
Patient,  resigned  to  ev'ry  ill, 
Yet,  when  I  look  at  Jesu's  cross, 
I  count  all  this  no  more  than  dross, 

5  Had  I  an  AngeVs  purity. 
Yet  even  this,  I  would  deny  ; 

Nor  good  confess,   in  name  or  thing, 
Except  in  Christ,  my  Lord,  and  King. 

6  Dear  Holy  Lamb  !  in  Thee  alone, 
Thy  Church  their  great  perfection  own  : 
In  Thee  complete,  they  ever  were  ; 
And  soon  shall  Thy  blest  glory  share. 

254  (L.  M.) 

With  God  all  things  are  possible, 

1  ITS  any  thing  too  hard  for  God  ? 

JL     What  wont  He  for  His  children  do  ! 
Dear  in  His  sight  is  Jesu's  blood, 
And  dear  the  purchase  of  it  too. 

2  Our  ev'ry  need  He  will  supply  ; 
Our  difficulties  too  remove  : 

Did  He  not  give  His  Son  to  die  ? 
And  shall  He  now  forget  to  love  ? 


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3  Though  in  ourselves  deform'd  we  arer 
Loothsome,  polluted,  and  unclean  : 
Our  God  in  Christ  beholds  us  fair, 
Spotless,  and  free  from  guilt  and  sin, 

4  Ml  things  are  possible  with  God  ; 
From  Him  we  all  things  do  receive  : 
Pardon  He  gives  through  Jesu's  blood  ; 
And  this  He  gives  us — to  believe. 

2S5  (L.M.) 

Looking  to9  and  depending  upon  the  Lord, 

1  TkEPENDANT  on  the  God  of  Pow% 
MJ     Angels  elect  the  Hand  adore, 

Of  Him  who  did  all  things  create, 
And  keeps  them  in  their  happy  state. 

2  Dependant  on  the  God  of  Grace, 
We,  the  redeem'd  of  Adam's  race* 
Will  of  His  Love  and  Mercy  tell, 
Who  sav'd  us  from  the  pit  of  hell, 

3  Dependant  may  we  ever  live, 
Receiving  what  He's  pleased  to  give  : 
Humbly  confessing  to  His  Praise, 
Whate'er  we  have,  'tis  all  of  Grace. 

&  Dependant  on  this  faithful  Friend, 
Whose  promis'd  Grace  shall  never  end  ; 
Ne'er  would  we  independent  be, 
But  live  dependant,  Lord,  on  Thee. 


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It  is  our  boast,  our  joy,  and  crown, 
That  we  have  nothing  of  our  own  : 
All  fulness  dwells  in  Christ  our  Head  ; 
By  Him  redeemed  ;  by  Him  were  fed. 


256  (L.  M.) 

Deliverance  in  the  Lord's  time* 

1  nnHOU  poor,  afflicted,  tempted  Soul  ; 

A      With  fears,   and  doubts,   and   tempest 

toss'd  ; 
What,  though  the  billows,  rise  and  roll, 
And  dash  thy  ship — it  is  not  lost  ! 

2  Why  are  thine  eyes  bedew'd  with  tears  ? 
Why  heaves  thy  lab'ring,  sobbing  breast  ? 
Say,  why  those  short,  and  broken  pray'rs  1 
W7hat  dost  thou  long  for  Jesu's  rest  ? 

3  To  thee  this  truth  will  I  repeat — 
That  Jesu's  sympathizing  heart, 
When  sinners  mourn,  and  clasp  His  feet, 
In  all  their  griefs  will  bear  a  part. 

4  When  once  the  wound  is  ripe  to  heal, 
Thou  soon  shalt  hear  Thy  Saviour's  voice  ; 
He  will  speak  peace,  thy  pardon  seal, 
And  in  His  Love  thou  shalt  rejoice. 


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257  (P.  M.) 

The  Precious  Name  of  Jesus. 

1  TESUS !  how  sweet  the  sound  I 
w  The  joy  of  earth  and  heav'n  : 
No  othor  help  is  found, 

No  other  name  is  giv'n 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have  : 
But  Jesus  came  our  souls  to  save. 

2  Jesu's  harmonious  name, 
It  charms  the  host  above, 
They  evermore  proclaim, 
And  wonder  at  His  Love. 

'Tisall  their  happiness  to  gaze; 
JTis  heav'n  to  see  our  Jesu's  face, 

3  His  Name  the  sinner  hears, 
And  is  from  guilt  set  free  : 
'Tis  music  in  his  ears, 
'Tis  life  and  victory. 

New  songs  do  now  his  lips  employ, 
And  dances  his  glad  heart  for  joy. 

258  Sevens 

Jl  Just  God  and  a  Saviour, 

L  f}H  J  tne  pow'r  af  Love  Divine  ! 
"Who  its  heights  and  depths  can  tell  1 
X 


266 

Tell  Jehovah's  great  design. 
To  redeem  our  souls  from  hell. 

2  Myst'ry  of  Redemption  this, 

"All  my  sins  on  Christ  were  laid ; 
"Mine  offence  was  reckon'd  His ; 
*'He  the  great  Atonement  made. 

3  Fully  I  am  justify'd, 

Free  from  sin,  and  more  than  free  i 
Guiltless — since  for  me  He  died  ; 
Righteous — since  He  iiv'd  for  me. 

4  Jesus  !  now  to  Thee  I  bow  ; 

Let  Thy  praise  my  tongue  employ  ; 
Sav'd  unto  the  utmost  now. 
Who  can  speak  my  heartfelt  joy. 

259  (P.M.) 

Christ  dwelling  in  the  heart  by  Faith. 

1  A  CHRISTIAN'S  heart  is  Christ's  abode  ; 
u^-  A  living  temple  of  his  God  : 

Both  Christ  and  him  are  one  : 
Christ  dwells  in  him,  and  he  in  Christ, 
For  into  Him,  he  is  baptized  ; 

And  lives  by  Christ  alone. 

2  Possessing  Christ  I  all  possess  ; 
Wisdom,  and  strength,  and  righteousness, 

And  holiness  complete : 


267 

Bold  in  His  Name,  I  dare  draw  nigh 
Before  God's  pure,  all  searching  eye, 
And  all  His  justice  meet. 

260  [C  M.] 

The  fellowship  of  Christ's  Suffering*. 

1  "WKTHEN  I  by  faith  the  bloody  sweat 

ww     Of  my  dear  Saviour  see  ; 
And  can  behold  the  suffering  state 
Of  Him,  who  died  for  me  : 

2  When  that  great  God  whom  I  adore, 

In  agonies  I  view  ; 
It  is  enough — I  ask  no  more, 
But  feel  the  record  true. 

3  Then,  raptur'd  with  the  rich  belief 

That  all  my  sins  were  Kis  ; 

Pm  lost  in  wonder,  and  adore, 

And  melt  beneath  the  bliss. 

4  My  sin3  were  His—upon  him  laid, 

He  all  the  weight  sustain'd  : 
My  debt — how  vast !  which  yet  He  paid, 
And  my  deliv'rance  gain'd. 


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261  [L.  M.] 

The  Siveetness  of  Communion: 

1  ¥¥0W  sweet,  my  God!  when  fill'd  with 

M.JL  Love, 

Affections  fixt  on  things  above, 

3My  comforts  drawn  from  Christ  alone, 

Boldly  to  come  before  Thy  throne  ! 

2  Cloth'd  in  His  Righteousness  Divine, 
In  spotless  purity  I  shine  : 

*     Strong  in  Jehovah's  strength  I  stand, 
Upheld  by  His  Almighty  hand. 

3  Near  to  my  Shepherd  let  me  keep, 
Who  died  a  ransom  for  His  sheep  ; 
And  ever  lay  my  guilty  head 

On  Him,  who  suffer'd  in  my  stead. 

4  You  never  can  draw  uearto  God, 
Unless  through  faith  in  Jesu's  blood : 
Law  terrors  only  make  us  fly  ; 
Mercy,  sweet  mercy,  brings  us  nigh. 

5  Your  souls  must  ever  be  distress'd 
Until  you  enter  into  rest — 

The  rest  of  Faith,  when  you  shall  cease 
From  your  own  works,  as  God  from  His* 


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269 

262  (P.  M.) 

The  Blessed  Spirit  of  Adoption. 

ET  worldlings  trace  their  pedigree, 
From  this  or  that  great  family, 
And  boast  of  noble  blood  ; 
We  scorn  to  trace  our  birth  so  low 
As  earthly  kings,  and  princes  do — 
We  are  the  Sons  of  God  1 

2  The  Lord  His  Spirit  doth  supply, 
That  we  may  "Abba,  Father,"  cry, 

And  boldly  seek  His  face  : 
This  earnest  makes  the  children  free, 
As  members  of  God's  family. 

And  monuments  of  grace. 

263  (C  M.) 

The  High  Privileges  of  Adoption. 

1  TTN  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God, 
JL  My  Spirit  doth  rejoice  ; 

And  I  will  magnify  His  Name, 
For  I  have  heard  His  voice. 

2  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 

From  man  it  is  conceaPd, 
What  grace  is  treasur'd  up  iu  Christ, 
Which  is  to  us  reveaPd. 
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3  Down  from  above,  the  Blessed  Dove, 

Is  come  into  my  breast, 
To  witness  God's  eternal  love, 
And  give  me  peace  and  rest; 

4  This  makes  me  "Abba,  Father."  cry  : 

This  does  my  fears  controul.; 
This  makes  me  cry  ilMy  Lord,  my  God" 
With  confidence  of  soul. 

6  My  sighs  are  turned  into  songs  ; 
I  now  can  weep  for  joy  , 
I  taste  those  pleasures  from  above, 
Which  neither  fail,  nor  cloy. 

6  My  joy  is  now  unspeakable, 
And  full  of  glory  too  : 
What  grace  to  me,  the  Lord  has  shewn 
Creating  me  anew. 

264  (C.  M.) 

Jehovah's  glorious  Ordinations. 

1  CJlNG  to  the  Lord  whose  matchless  love, 
1^  A  sure  foundation  lays, 

To  take  a  people  for  Himself, 
And  form  them  for  His  Praise. 

2  In  grateful  strains  His  councils  sing, 

For  thus  His  council  runs ; 


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To  choose,  adopt,  redeem,  and  bring 
To  Glory  all  His  Sons. 

3  Nor  aid  He  needs,  nor  duties  asks 

Of  us,  poor  feeble  worms  ; 

What  Everlasting  Love  decreed, 

Almighty  pow'r  performs, 

4  Let  sweet  Adoption  lead  the  song, 

Election  swell  the  strain, 
While  Promises  the  theme  prolong, 
And  joys  eternal  reign. 

265  (C.  M.) 

The  True  Fast,  and  the  Blessed  Keeper  efiU 
Isa.  lviii.  6,  7. 

1  "|%TO  mortal  man  this  fast  can  keep, 
JLiI    Not  one,  but  Christ  the  Head  ; 
He  fasted  once  for  all  His  sheep, 

That  they  might  all  be  fed. 

2  He  kept  the  fast  which  God  hath  chose, 

Our  burdens  did  undo, 
Our  bands  of  wickedness  did  loose, 
And  let  the  pris'ners  go. 

3  From  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  He  freed, 

Brake  every  yoke  in  twain ; 
Gladly  supplied  His  Brethren's  need, 
And  thus  remov'd  their  pain, 


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4  To  us  He  deals  His  Living  bread, 

Nor  thrusts  us  from  His  door  ; 
But  to  His  house,  and  table  spread, 
He  brings  His  hungry  poor. 

5  Cloth'd  in  His  Glorious  Righteousness, 

He  does  our  hearts  refresh  : 
Nor  will  He  hide  Himself  from  us, 
But  calls  us  His  own  flesh, 

S  Hail!  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail! 
All  hail ;  Thou  First  and  Last ! 
O'er  all  our  foes  we  shall  prevail, 
For  Thou  hast  kept  the  fast, 

266  (S.  M.) 

Christ  the  great  Centre  of  Blessedness* 

1  "]%/■"¥   Jesus  hath  obey'd 
-LtJL  All  the  commands  of  God  ; 
And  all  the  blessings  I  enjoy 

Flow  through  His  Precious  blood. 

2  All  the  dear  Names  of  Love, 

Meet  in  my  Glorious  Lord  ; 
A  Father  !  Husband  !  Brother !  Friend  I 
My  Shield,  and  great  reward. 

3  Prophet !  and  Priest !  and  King  I 

A  Saviour  full,  and  free! 


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All  that  a  friend  could  e'er  become 
He's  now  become  to  me. 

4  He's  all  that's  good  and  great, 
All  that  I  can  admire  ; 
All  that's  endearing  to  my  soul, 
And  all  my  soul's  desire. 

267  (CM.) 

All  the  Springs  of  the  Church  in  Christ. 
Psalm  Ixxxvii.  7. 

1  1%T0W  Gracious  God  to  praise  Thy  Name, 
-L^l    Let  all  Thy  saints  agree  ; 

Worthy  art  Thou  of  endless  fame, 
Our  springs  are  all  in  Thee, 

2  Here  in  Thy  Love,  would  we  rejoice, 

All  sov'reign,  rich,  and  free  ; 
Or  in  Thyself,  since  we  Thy  choice; 
Find  all  our  springs  in  Thee. 

3  Some  tempted,  weak,  and  fearful  saint, 

Before  Thee  now  may  be  ; 
Let  not  his  hopes,  nor  comfort  faint, 
His  springs  are  all  in  Thee. 

4  The  poor  supply,  the  wounded  heal ; 

Let  sinners  such  as  we, — 
Salvation's  blessings  taste,  and  feel, 
Our  springs  are  all  in  Thee, 


274 

268  (C.  M.) 

Christ  in  Union  with  His  Church;  and  his  Work 

in  consequence  called  the  work  of  their  hands. 

Psalm  xc.  17. 

1  JH1  STABLISH,  Lord,  this  glorious  work, 
jS-J    The  work  of  Jesus'  hands  ; 

His  hands  once  labor'd  for  His  flock, 
Fulfilling  Thy  commands. 

2  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  He  overcame, 

And  conquer'd  ev'ry  foe  : 
None  but  these  hands  could  U3  redeem 
From  everlasting  woe. 

3  No  hands  but  these  did  God  employ, 

To  work  out  Righteousness  : 
Whoever  doth  this  work  enjoy, 
The  same  he  will  confess. 

A  The  work  of  these  most  glorious  hands 
Are  placed  to  my  account ; 
He  answer'd  all  the  Law's  demands, 
And  paid  the  full  amount. 

£  These  are  the  works  of  our  own  hands 
For  Christ  and  we  are  One ; 
And  what  He  wrought  for  ever  stands, 
Imputed  to  His  sons. 


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269  [P.M.] 

Christ's  full  Payment;  or  the  Surety  punished  iri 
the  stead  of  His  People,  freeing  them  for  ever. 

1  MA  ROM  whence  this  fear,  and  unbelief? 
JO  Has  not  my  Father  put  to  grief 

His  spotless  Son  for  me  ? 
And  will  the  Righteous  Judge  of  men, 
Condemn  me  for  that  debt  of  sin, 

Which,  Lord,  was  charg'd  on  Thee  1 

2  Complete  atonement  Jesus  made, 
And  to  the  utmost  farthing  paid, 

Whate'er  Thy  people  ow'd  : 
How  then  can  wrath  on  me  take  place, 
Now  shelter'd  in  Thy  Righteousness; 

And  wash'd  in  Jesu's  blood. 

3  As  Thou  hast  my  discharge  procur'd, 
And  freely  for  my  soul  endur'd, 

The  whole  of  wrath  divine  : 
Payment  God  cannot  twice  demand^ 
First  at  my  Bleeding  Surety's  hand, 

And  then  again  at  mine. 

4  Turn  then  my  soul  into  thy  rest, 
The  merits  of  thy  Great  High  Priest ; 

Speak  life  and  liberty  : 
Trust  in  His  efficacious  blood, 
Nor  fear  thy  banishment  from  God, 

Since  Jesus  died  for  thee. 


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270  (P.  M.) 

The  Chief  Corner  Stone;  Elect;  Pre- 
cious. 

Upon  one  Stone  shall  be  Seven  Eyes  ;  behold,  I 
will  engrave  the  graving  thereof,  saith  the  Lord 
of  Hosts,  and  J  will  remove  the  iniquity  of 
that  land  in  one  day.  Zeph.  iii.  9. 

1  TESUS  CHRIST!  the  Lord's  anointed, 
*9    Who  His  blood  for  sinner's  spilt, 

Is  the  stone  by  God  appointed, 

And  the  Church  are  on  Him  built, 
He  delivers, 
All  who  trust  Him,  from  their  guilt. 

2  Many  eye3  at  once  are  fixed, 

On  His  Person  so  divine   ; 
Love,  with  truest  justice  mixed 

In  His  great  redemption  shine. 
Mighty  Jesus, 
Let  me  know,  and  call  Thee  mine. 

3  By  the  Father's  eye  approved, 

Lo  !  a  voice  is  heard  from  heav'n, 
il  Sinners  !  this  is  My  beloved, 

u  For  your  ransom  freely  giv'n  : 
"  All  offences 
M  For  His  sake  shall  be  forgiv'n." 

4  Angels  with  their  eyes  pursued  Him, 

When  He  left  His  glorious  throne  ; 


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With  astonishment  they  view'd  Him* 

Put  the  form  of  Servant  on  : 
And  they  worshipp'd, 
Him,  the  Father's  only  Son 


I 


5  Satan,  and  His  host  amazed, 

Saw  this  stone  in  Zion  laid  ; 
Jesus  when  in  death  abased, 

Broke  the  subtle  serpents'  head  ; 
And  He  sav'd  us, 
When  His  precious  blood  He  shed. 

6  "When  a  guilty  sinner  sees  Him, 

While  He  looks  His  soul  is  heal'd  ; 
Soon  the  sight  from  anguish  frees  Him, 

And  imparts  a  pardon  seal'd. 
Precious  Saviour ! 
Be  to  many  hearts  reveal'd. 

271  [Sevens,] 

A  Poor  Sinner  permitted  to  wrestle  with 
the  Lord. 

Call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble  :  I  will  deliver 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  Me.  Psm.  L.  15. 

I  will  not  let  Thee  go,  except  Thou  bless  me. 

Gen.  xxxii.  26. 

1  WAY  !  I  cannot  let  Thee  go, 
i^l    Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow ; 
Y 


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Do  not  turn  away  Thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  Thou  ask  me  who  I  am  ? 

Ah,  my  Lord,  Thou  know'st  my  name  f 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea, 
To  support  my  suit  with  Thee. 

3  Once  a  sinner  near  despair, 
Sought  Thy  mercy  seat  by  pray'r  j 
Mercy  heard,  and  set  him  free, 
Lord,  that  mercy^came  to  me  ! 

4  Many  years  have  pass'd  since  then-, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen, 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now, 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  Thou  I 

5  Thou  hast  help'd  in  time  of  need, 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead  ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past 
Never  can  I  sink  at  last. 

6  In  Thy  strength  I  keep  my  hold, 
Thy  great  goodness  makes  me  bold, 
Nor  wilt  Thou  my  soul  deny, 

But  wilt  fullest  grace  supply. 


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272  (C.  M.) 

The  Heart  Satisfied  with  Chjust. 

The  Lord  is  my  portion,  saiih  my  soul ;  there* 
jore  I  will  hope  in  Him.  Lara.  iii.  24. 

1  1/1  ROM  pole  to  pole  let  others' roam, 
Ji-      And  search  in  vain  for  bliss  5 

My  soul  is  satisfied  at  home, 
The  Lord  my  portion  is* 

2  Jesus  !  who  on  His  glorious  throne, 

Rules  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
Is  pleas'd  to  claim  me  for  His  own, 
And  gives  Himself  to  me. 

3  His  person  fixes  all  my  love, 

His  Blood  removes  my  fear  ; 
And  while  He  pleads  for  me  above ; 
His  arm  preserves  me  here. 

4  His  word  of  promise  is  my  food, 

His  Spirit  is  my  ^juide  ; 
Thus  daily  is  my  strength  renew'd, 
And  all  my  wants  supplied. 

g  For  Him,  I'd  count  as  gain  each  loss, 
Disgrace  for  Him,  renown  ; 
Well  may  I  glory  in  His  cross, 
Since  He  prepares  my  crown ! 


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6  I  hope  with  my  last  lab'ring  breath, 
To  sing  His  precious  name, 
Teii  of  His  love,  and  cry  in  death, 
Salvation  to  ike  Lamb  ! 

273  (L.  M.) 

Christ  calling  His  Church,  and  the  Invitation 
answered.     Song  ii.  14,  16,  17. 

1  TTWARK  !  the  Redeemer  from  on  high, 
JLJi-     Sweetly  invites  His  fav'rites  nigh ; 
From  caves  of  darkness,  and  of  doubt, 
He  gently  speaks,  and  calls  us  out, 

2  u  My  Dove,  who  hidest  in  the  Rock, 

11  Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke  ; 
"  Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 
"  And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear. 

3  ?  Thy  voice  to  Me,  sounds  ever  sweet, 

"  My  Graces  in  Thy  count'nance  meet ; 
46  Though  the  vain  world  Thy  face  despise, 
"  ?Tis  bright,  and  comely  in  mine  eyes. 

4  Dear  Lord  !  our  heart  with  joy  receives 
The  hope  Thine  invitation  gives  : 

Our  lips  to  Thee  shall  ever  raise, 
The  song  of  wonder,  and  of  praise. 

5  'Till  the  day  break,  and  shadows  flee, 
'Till  the  sweet  dawn  of  heav'n  I  see  ; 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn, 
Nor  let  my  soul  in  darkness  mourn. 


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6  Be  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 
Leap  o'er  all  hills  of  fear,  and  sin, 
Nor  guilt,  nor  unbelief  divide. 
My  Love,  my  Saviour,  from  my  side. 

274  (L.  M.) 

The  Strength  of  Christ's  love,  and  the  Church 
anvious  for  proofs  of  it.     Song  v.  6. 

1  TB^JTHO  is  this  fair  one  in  distress, 

»  W       That  travels  through  this  wilderness  ; 
And  press'd  with  sorrows,  and  with  sins, 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans. 

2  This  is  the  Spouse  of  Christ  our  God, 
Bought  with  the  treasures  of  His  blood  ; 
And  her  request,  and  her  complaint, 

Is  but  the  voice  of  ev'ry  saint. 

3  "  Oh  !  let  my  Name  engraven  stand 

44  Both  on  Thy  heart,  and  on  Thy  hand  ; 
"  Seal  me  upon  Thine  arm,  and  wear 
u  That  pledge  of  Love,  for  ever  there. 

4  "  Stronger  than  death  Thy  iove  is  known, 

"  Which  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown, 
•c  And  earth,  and  hell  in  vain  combine, 
u  To  quench  a  fire  so  much  divine. 

5  "  'Till  thou  hast  brought  me  to  Thy  homei 
11  Where  fears  and  doubts  can  never  come ; 
'•  Thy  count'nance  let  me  often  see, 

"  And  often  Thou  shalt  hear  from  me," 
Y2 


282 
275  (S.  M.) 

Feeding  by  faith  on  the  fleshy  and  blood  o/Christ. 

2  ^S/S/'E  sing  th'  amazing  deeds, 

w  w       That  Grace  Divine  performs  : 
Our  Precious  Christ  comes  down  and  bleeds, 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 

2  This  soul-reviving  Wine, 

Dear  Saviour  !  'tis  Thy  blood : 
That  sacred  flesh,  dear  Lord  of  Thine, 
Is  our  immortal  food. 

3  In  vain  had  Adam  sought, 

And  search'd  his  garden  round, 
For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit, 
In  all  the  happy  ground. 

4  Th'  angelic  host  above 

Can  never  taste  this  food  ; 
Whate'er  they  know  of  Jesus'  Love, 
They  feast  not  on  His  blood. 

5  On  us  th'  Almighty  Lord. 

Bestows  this  matchless  grace  ; 
And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word, 
With  pleasure  in  His  face. 

6  Come  all  ye  drooping  saints, 

And  banquet  with  your  King  ; 
This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  complaints, 
And  tune  your  hearts  to  sing. 


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276  (P.M.) 

Hymn  on  the  Ever- Blessed  and  Glorious  Trinity. 

1  "JEHOVAH   the  Father,    Jehovah   the 

*9  Son, 

Jehovah  the  Spirit,  the  Glorious  Three- 
One  ; 

One  God  in  Three  Persons,  our  souls  shall 
adore, 

"Whose  Love  everlasting,  is  fix'd  on  the  poor. 

2  Each  Person  in  glory,  and  majesty  shine, 
In  union,  in  beauty,  in  wisdom  Divine  : 
Agree  in  the  council,  and  bring  forth  the  plan 
How  God  can  be  just,  and  yet  justify  man. 

3  The  Father  He  chose  us  in  Jesus  His  Son, 
As  flesh  of  His  flesh,  and  as  bone  of  His  bone  ; 
In  Him  we're  created,  and  live  'cause  He  lives 
And  grow  in  the  fulness  of  life  that  He  gives. 

4  The  Son,  He  redeem'd  us  from  sin  and  from 

thrall, 
And  by  His  One  orT'riog  He  perfected  all ; 
He's  paid  off  the  debts  we  contracted  by  sin, 
And  by  His  obedience,  brought  righteousness 

in. 

5  The  Spirit  reveals  onr  Jesus  most  high, 
His  office  it  is  Christ's  work  t'  apply  5 


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He  shows  its  completeness,  and  brings  us  to 

tru  -t, 
Alone  in  His  merits — the  Faithful  and  Just. 

6  The.FATHER,iHe  draws  us  to  Jesus  our  Friend, 
And  Jesus  receives  us  in  love  to  the  end  : 
The  Spirit  He  guides  us  in  safety  below, 
Till  Jesus  we  see,  and  full  happiness  know: 

277  [C.  M.] 

Who  is  she  that  looketk  forih  as  the  morning,  fair 
as  the  Moon,  clear  as  the  Sun.  Song  vi.  10. 

1  B/1AIR  as  the  moon  my  robes  appear, 
-H?     While  Grace  is  all  my  dress  ; 
Clear  as  the  sun,  while  found  to  wear 

My  Saviour's  righteousness. 

2  In  Him  array'd  my  robes  of  light 

The  morning  rays  outshine  : 
The  stars  of  heav'n  are  not  so  bright, 
Nor  angels  half  so  fine. 

3  Though  my  transgressions  foully  stain, 

And  sin  deform  me  quite  ; 
The  blood  of  Jesus  makes  me  clean, 
And  His  obedience  white. 

4  Then  let  the  law  in  rigour  stand, 

And  for  perfection  call ; 


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My  Lord  discharg'd  the  whole  demand, 
My  Surety  paid  it  all. 

5  Let  ev'ry  high  self-righteous  thought, 
Be  utterly  cast  down  ; 
Free  grace  alone  the  work  hath  wrought, 
And  grace  shall  wear  the  crown. 

278  (L.M.) 

The  Sinner's  Portion :  and  SalnVs  Hope. 

1  1  *    ORD,  I  am  thine;  I'd  bless  Thy  name, 
JL^  'Midst  trials  here,  that  Thou'rt  the  same  : 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join, 

They  are  the  sword — the  hand  is  Thine, 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lies  below, 
5Tis  ail  the  happiness  they  know  ; 

'Tis  all  they  seek  ;  they  take  their  shares. 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs, 

3  What  sinners  value  I'd  resign  ; 
Lord  His  enough  that  Thou  art  mine ; 
I  shall  behold  Thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

4  0  glorious  hour  !  0  blest  abode  ! 
I  shaft  be  near  and  like  my  God  ! 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control, 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 


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5  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. 

279  (L.  M.) 

The  perfect  Law  of  Liberty.  James  i.  25; 

1  FllHE  Law  is  "  holy,  just  and  good  ;" 

JL    'Gainst  sin  it  shows  the  wrath  of  God  ; 
It  does  indeed  reveal  our  sin, 
But  cannot  make  us  pure,  and  clean, 

2  But  what  the  law  could  not  attain, 
God  sent  His  Son  like  sinful  man  ; 
He  in  His  fl^sh  did  sin  condemn, 
That  He  poor  sinners  might  redeem: 

3  The  Law,  the  Devil,  Sin,  and  Death, 
Give  place  unto  the  law  of  Faith  : 
No  law  can  be  a  rule  to  me, 
Beside  the  Law  of  Liberty. 

4  As  I  am  in  the  Law  of  Grace, 

I  sure  shall  run  the  Christian  race  : 
Jesus,  my  mark,  before  me  lies  ; 
To  Him  I  press,  and  win  the  prize. 

5  As  I  with  Christ  am  crucified, 
There  in  His  death,  the  law  hath  died  $ 


287 

I'm  dead  to  it ;  that's  dead  to  me ; 
From  condemnation  I  am  free. 

6  Since  I  am  wash'd  in  Jesu's  blood, 
I  am  not  without  Law  to  God  ; 
I'm  in  a  law  to  God's  dear  Son  ; — 
Christ  is  my  Law ;  and  Christ  alone- 

7  Peace,  peace,  be  now  to  ev'ry  soul, 
Who  walks  according  to  this  rule  ; 
Peace  on  the  Israel  of  God, 

Who  walk  in  Christ,  redeem'd  with  blood. 

280  (P.  M.) 

The  Continual  Pensioner. 

1  filHE  more,  through  Grace,  myself  I  know, 

JL    The  more  content  I  am  to  bow, 

And  lie  at  Jesu's  feet. 
By  faith  I  feel  His  cleansing  blood  ; 
I  wait  on  Him  for  erry  good, 

And  count  my  gain  but  loss. 

2  Content  and  glad,  0  may  I  be, 

To  have  salvation,  Lord,  from  Thee, 

E'en  as  a  sinner  poor ! 
I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am  ; 
My  treasure's  wholly  in  the  Lamb, 

Both  now,  and  evermore. 


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281  (P.  M.) 

The  Exercised  Believers  Soliloquy* 

1  "WM^HY  is  thy  mind  oppress'd, 

ww     Poor  doubting  soul ! 
Jesus  can  give  thee  rest  ; 

Will  make  thee  whole  : 
Take  thy  complaints  to  Him, 

Whose  blood  did  thee  redeem,. 
And  let  thy  constant  themef 

Be  His  rich  grace. 

2  Jesus  aton'd  for  sin, 

Hath  bled,  and  died  : 
His  Righteousness  brought  in, 

Shalfclcthe  His  Bride  ; 
He  hath  by  promise  fair, 

Assnr'd  thee  thou  shalt  sharer 
(And  soon  a  palm  shall  bear,) 

In  Glory's  heights. 

3  Since  thou  hast  known  His  love, 

He's  faithful  been  : 
Hast  thou  not  liv'd  to  prove 

He's  pardon'd  sin  ? 
Yes  !  though  Thou  dost  depart 

His  tender  loving  heart, 
Will  still  His  grace  impart, 

Then  on  Him  trust. 

4  Oh !  gracious,  glorious  Lord, 

My  heart  reliea 


289, 

On  Thy  most  faithful  word, 
Though  sorrows  rise  : 

Ml  trust  Thee  for  Thy  grace, 
Till  I  behold  Thy  face, 

And  see  Thee  in  the  place 
Where  Thou  dost  reign. 

And  when  with  all  the  host 

Of  Thine  in  heav'n, 
Who  make  their  glorious  boast, 

Of  sins  forgiv'n  ; 
My  soul  among  the  throng, 

Shall  sing  in  sweetest  song, 
While  ages  roll  along, 

Thy  love  to  me  ! 


282  [P.  M.] 

The  Lord's  Engagement  to  Comfort  Zion* 

Isa.  li.  3.  andlxvi,  13. 

1  £3 INCE  the  Lord  will  comfort  Zion. 
CT  Why  should  Zion  yield  to  fear  : 
His  sure  word  she  may  rely  on  ; 

For  her  safety,  He'll  appear. 

2  Jesus  knows  His  Zion's  sorrows  ; 
His  dear  heart  is  full  of  love  : 
Though  her  foes  distress,  and  wound  her, 
He  will  never  once  remove. 

Z 


290 

3  Though  she  hath  an  evil  nature, 
Prone  to  start,  and  turn  aside  : 

Yet  "  He  loves,  and  loves  for  ever, ,r 
His  redeemed,  called  Bride. 

4  Nothing,  nothing,  e'er  shall  sever, 
Zion  from  her  faithful  Lord  ; 
Precious  Jesus  !  Thou  art  ever 
Pledg'd  to  keep  Thy  blessed  word. 

5  Happy  Zion  !  rest  in  Jesus, 
'Till  thy  time  of  sorrow's  o'er  : 
Soon  He'll  seat  thee  in  His  kingdom;. 
Where  thou  shalt  not  sorrow  more. 

6  When  in  full  unclouded  vision, 
Thou  shalt  His  great  glory  see  ; 
Sing  His  praises,  and  adoring, 
Bless  Him  for  His  love  to  thee. 

283  [L.  M.] 

Free  Salvation  Jor  the  Needy,  and  Guilty 

1  4T^H  what  amazing  words  of  Grace  ! 
^U^  Are  in  the  Gospel  found ; 
Suited  to  ev'ry  sinners  case, 

Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor  sinfal,  thirsty,  fainting  souls, 

Are  freely  welcome  here, 


291 

Salvation  like  a  river  flows, 
Abundant,  free,  and  clear, 

3  Come  then  with  all  your  wants,  and  wounds, 

With  all  your  guilt,  and  sin  ; 
Here  grace  far  more  than  sin  abounds, 
From  Christ  th'  Eternal  Spring, 

4  Whoever  will,  Oh  !  gracious  word  , 

Shall  of  this  stream  partake  ; 
Come  thirsty  soul,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink  for  Jesus'  sake, 

5  The  Spirit,  and  the  Bride,  say  uCome," 

And  God  imparts  the  will, 
Howe'er  we're  wretched  and  undone, 
Our  Christ  is  gracious  still. 

284  [L.  M.] 

The  Preciousness  of  Christ  unto  all  that  believe} 
'  1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1      JESUS  is  precious,  saith  the  word, 
•P  What  comfort  doth  this  truth  afford  ; 
And  they  who  in  His  Name  believe, 
With  joy  His  Preciousness  receive. 

2  To  them  He  is  more  precious  far, 
Than  life,  and  all  its  comforts  are  : 
More  precious  than  their  daily  food, 
More  precious  than  their  vital  blood. 


292 

3  He's  precious  in  His  cleansing  blood  ; 
He's  precious  in  His  faithful  word  : 
He's  precious  in  His  Righteousness  ; 
He's  precious  in  His  sovereign  Grace. 

4  A  precious  Advocate  is  He  : 
A  precious  Councellor  to  me  : 

A  precious  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
"Who  will  His  church  to  Glory  bring. 

5  In  ev'ry  office  He  sustains, 
In  ev'ry  victory  He  gains, 
In  ev'ry  council  of  His  will, 
He'sjprecious  to  His  people  still. 

6  In  ev'ry  trial  by  the  way, 

In  ev'ry  dark  and  cloudy  day, 
Through  life,  in  death,  and  evermore, 
This  precious  Jesus  we'll  adore. 

285  (L.M.) 

The  great  price   oj  our  Redemption  paid  by  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  1  Pet.  i.  18,  19. 

1  ^""i  REAT  was  the  price  to  Justice  due, 
^JfWhen  Jesus  would  redeem  His  Bride  ; 
Nothing  but  precious  blood  would  do, 

And  that  must  flow  from  His  dear  side. 

2  Yet  from  the  heights  of  bliss  He  fled. 
On  wings  of  Everlasting  Love ; 


293 

And  groan'd,  and  sigh'd  and  wept,  and  bled, 
The  mountains  of  our  guilt  to  move. 

3  How  glorious  was  the  work  He  wrought, 
While  dwelling  on  this  Earthly  globe  ; 
When  ev'ry  righteous  deed,  and  thought, 
Conspir'd  to  weave  a  spotless  robe. 

4  Drest  in  this  robe,  and  wash'd  in  blood, 
And  ransom'd  from  the  povv'rs  of  hell ; 
We  now  have  free  access  to  God; 

For  Justice  loves  the  payment  well. 

5  All  praise  to  Jesus  for  His  Love, 
He  hath  removed  our  sin  and  curse  ; 
In  sweeter  strains  than  these,  above, 
We'll  hymn  His  Name,  who  died  for  us. 

286  (P.M.) 

Christ's  completed  Work  of  Salvation: 

144  ?nniS  finish'd,"  the  Redeemer  said, 
JL  And  meekly  bow'd  His  dying  head; 
0  wondrous  loving  pain ! 
Come,  sinners,  and  mark  well  the  word  : 
Here  view  the  conquests  of  our  Lord, 
Complete  for  helpless  man, 

2  Finish'd  the  righteousness  of  grace, 
Finish'd  the  pain  that  brought  us  peace ; 
The  Sinner's  debt  is  paid  : 
Z2 


I 


294 

Accusing  Law,  cancell'd  by  bloodt 
The  wrath  of  the  Almighty  God, 
Is  in  oblivion  laid. 

Who  now  shall  urge  a  second  claim  ? 
The  law  cannot  the  Saint  condemn, 

Faith  a  release  can  shew  : 
Justice  itself  a  friend  appears, 
The  prison-house  a  whisper  hears, 

Loose  Him,  and  let  Him  go. 

0  unbelief !  injurious  bar  ! 
Source  of  tormenting  fruitless  fear, 

Why  dost  thou  yet  reply  7 
"Where'er  thy  loud  objections  fall, 
'Tis  finished,  still  shall  answer  all, 

And  silence  ev'ry  cry. 

Bless'd  Jesus  !  grant  Thy  people  faith, 
To  trust  the  virtue  of  Thy  death, 

Midst  all  their  sin,  and  woe  : 
Since  Thou  hast  paid  their  dreadful  debt, 
At  happy  freedom  do  them  set, 

Till  they  to  glory  go. 

287  (Sevens) 

Preserved  in  Christ  Jesus.     Jude  1. 

OH  !  how  blessed  'tis  to  trace, 
(As  the  Lord  shall  grant  us  grace,) 


295 

How  the  Church  belov'd  of  old, 
Were  the  sheep  of  Jesus'  fold, 
They  were  then  all  bless'd  in  Him, 
Holy,  Righteous,  free  from  blame ; 
And  the  union  so  secure, 
Must,  midst  all  things,  firm  endure. 

2  God,  His  church  did  comprehend, 
One  in  Christ,  the  Sinner's  Friend; 
Did  He  love  the  Head  supreme  1 
So  the  members,  all  in  Him. 

And  the  saints  may  joy  to  tell, 
Though  from  Adam-state  they  fell ; 
Tet  from  Christ,  there's  no  remove, 
Kept  by  sov'reign,  changeless  love. 

3  Vainly  did  the  tempter  try, 
To  assail  our  Head  most  high  ; 
He  resisted  unto  blood, 

And  through  Him  the  children  stood. 
Shout  aloud,  ye  chosen  race  ! 
Objects  of  Eternal  Grace  ! 
You  o'er  sin,  shall  conquest  gain, 
And  in  Life  Eternal  reign. 

283  [Sevens,] 

The  Adopted  Children  of  God. 

1  TT1LESSED  are  the  Sons  of  God, 
JO*  They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood  ; 


296 

They  are  ransom'd  from  the  grave, 
Life  Eternal  they  shall  have. 

2  God  did  love  them  in  His  Son, 
Long  before  the  world  begun  : 
They  the  Seal  of  this  receive, 
When  on  Jesus  they  believe. 

3  They  are  justified  by  Grace, 
They  enjoy  a  solid  peace  ; 
All  their  sins  are  wash'd  away, 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day. 

4  They  have  fellowship  with  God, 
Through  the  Mediator's  blood  : 
One*  with  God,  with  Jesus  one, 
Glory  is  in  them  begun. 

5  Though  they  suffer  much  on  Earth, 
Strangers  quite  to  this  world's  mirth  ; 
Yet  they  have  an  inward  joy, 
Pleasures  which  can  never  cloy. 

6  These  alone  are  truly  bless'd, 

Heirs  of  God— joint  heirs  with  Christ  ; 
With  them  number'd  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  Eternity; 


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289  (C.  M.) 

Satan  Dispossessed. 

They  found  the  man^  out  of  whom  the  Devils  were 

departed,  sitting  at  thejeet  of  Jesus,  clothed, 

and  in  his  right  mind,     Luke  viii.  35. 

1  |P1  OME,  see  the  man  at  Jesu's  feet,$ 
^-^   Whom  Satan  long  possess'd, 
What  place  for  tempted  souls  so  sweet? 

'Tis  here  the  weary  rest, 

2  Among  the  tombs  he  naked  ran, 

And  Legion  was  his  name, 

But  Jesus  bid  the  fiend  begone, 

And  forth  the  devils  came. 

3  Now  tranquil  as  the  summer  seas, 

That  kiss  the  peaceful  shore, 
His  body's  cloth'd,  his  mind's  at  ease, 
And  Devils  hold  no  more. 

4  What  voice  but  Thine,  thou  Sov'reign  Lord, 

Such  wonders  could  perform, 
What  pow'r  but  Thine,  my  Gracious  God, 
Can  save  a  sinful  worm. 

5  I  like  the  Gadarean  race, 

Was  once  a  foe  to  Thee  ; 
J3ut  now  o'ercome  ;  by  matchless  Grace, 
To  Thee  I  bow  the  knee. 


298 

6  Lord  Jesus  !  Satan's  pow'r  defeat, 
And  tempted  souls  sustain  ; 
Put  ev'ry  foe  beneath  Thy  feet, 
And  reign,  for  ever  reign. 

290  (L.  M.) 

Christ  sitting  at  His  table,  and  the  Church  de- 
lighted in  His  presence. 

ET  Him  embrace  my  soul,  and  prove, 
i    Mine  int'rest  in  His  heav'nly  Love  : 
The  Voice  that  tells  me,  "  Thou  art  mine," 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  Vine. 

2  On  Thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came, 
And  spreads  the  savour  of  Thy  Name  ; 
That  oil  of  gladness,  and  of  Grace, 
Draws  Virgin  Souls  to  seek  Thy  face* 

3  Jesus!  allure  me  by'Thy  charms. 
My  soul  would  fly  into  Thy  arms  : 
Our  wand'ring  feet  Thy  favours  bring, 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 

4  As  myrrh  new  bleeding  from  the  tree, 
Such  is  my  precious  Christ  to  me  : 
And  while  He  makes  my  soul  His  guest, 
My  bosom,  Lord  !  shall  be  Thy  rest. 

5  Here  rest,  my  Lord,  until  Thy  love. 
Raise  me  to  nobler  rest  above  : 


299; 

When  Thou  wilt  make  me  fully  know, 
More  than  I  e'er  could  wish  below. 

291  (P.  M.) 

Christ  our  Kinsman. 

1  1"ESUS  !  we  claim  Thee  for  our  own, 
v    Our  Kinsman  near  allied  in  blood  ,- 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone, 

The  Son  of  Man,  the  Son  of  God  : 
And  lo  !  we  lay  us  at*  Thy  feet, 
Our  sentence  from  Thy  mouth  to  meet. 

2  Partaker  of  my  flesh  below, 

To  Thee,  O  Jesus  !  I  apply  ; 
Thou  wilt  Thy  poor  relations  know  ; 

Thou  never  canst  Thyself  deny  : 
Exclude  me  from  Thy  guardian  care, 
Or  slight  a  sinful  beggar's  pray'r  ! 

3  Thee,  Saviour,  in  my  greatest  need, 

I  trust  my  greatest  Friend  to  prove  : 
Now  o'er  Thy  meanest  servant  spread 

The  skirt  of  Thy  redeeming  love, 
Under  Thy  wings  protecting  take, 
And  save  me  for  Thy  mercies  sake. 

4  Hast  Thou  not  undertook  my  cause, 

Lord  over  all,  to  worms  allied  ? 
Answer  me  from  Thy  bleeding  cross, 
Demand  Thy  dearly  ransom'd  Bride  : 


300 

And  let  my  soul  betroth'd  to  Thee, 
Soon  Thy  bless'd  face,  in  Glory  see. 

292  (P.  M.) 

Everlasting  Love  drowning  the  Sins  of  the 
Church. 

1  f\  LOVE  !  thou  bottomless  abyss  ! 
^J*     My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  Thee  3 
Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness, 

From  condemnation  now  I'm  free  ; 
While  Jesu's  blood,  thro'  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy,  free  boundless  mercy  cries  ! 

2  With  faith  I  plunge  me  in  this  sea  ; 

Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ! 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee, 

And  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast  : 
Away,  sad  doubt,  and  anxious  fear, 
Mercy  is  only  written  there. 

3  Tho'  waves,  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 

Tho'   strength,  and  health,  and  friends'  be 
gone; 
Tho'  joys  be  wither'd  all,  and  dead, 

Tho'  ev'ry  comfort  be  withdrawn  : 
Stedfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Father  !  Thy  mercy  never  dies. 

4  Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 

Though  my  heart  fail,  and  flesh  decay  ; 


301 

This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 

When  earth's  foundations  melt  away  : 
Mercy's  full  pow'r  I  then  shall  prove, 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love  ! 


293  (C.  M.  D.) 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  ivas  slam,  etc.  Rev.  v.  12# 

1  "^tMTEl  sing  Thy  praise,  exalted  Lamb, 

w  w       Who  sitt'st  upon  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  blessings  on  Thy  name, 

Who  worthy  art  alone. 
Thy  bruised  broken  body  bore 

Our  sins  upon  the  tree  : 
And  now  Thou  liv'st  for  evermore  ; 

And  now  we  live  thro'  Thee. 

2  Poor  sinners,  sing  the  Lamb  that  dy'd, 

(What  theme  can  sound  so  sweet  ?) 
His  drooping  head,  His  streaming  side, 

His  pierced  hands,  and  feet ; 
With  all  that  scene  of  suff'ring  love, 

Which  faith  presents  to  view  : 
For  now  He  lives,  and  reigns  above, 

And  lives,  and  reigns  for  you. 

3  Was  ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  as  thine  ? 

Can  ought  be  with  it  nam'd  ? 
What  pow'rful  beams  of  love  divine 
Thy  tender  heart  inflam'd  ! 
Aa 


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Ye  angels,  hymn  His  glorious  name, 
Who  lov'd,  and  conquer'd  thus  : 

And  we  will  likewise  laud  the  Lamb, 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 


294  (P.  m,) 

Christ  the  Portion  of  His  People. 

1  TTBLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul,  and  raise 
■Ew     A  glad  and  grateful  song, 

To  my  dear  Rede3ier's  praise, 

For  I  to  Him  belong. 
He  my  goodness,  strength,  and  God, 

In  whom  I  live,  and  move,  and  am, 
Paid  my  ransom  with  His  blood  : 

My  portion  is  the  Lamb. 

2  Tho'  temptations  seldom  cease, 

Tho'  frequent  griefs  I  feel, 
Yet  His  Spirit  whispers  peace, 

And  He  is  with  me  still. 
Weak  of  body,  sick  in  soul, 

Deprest  at  heart,  and  faint  with  fears, 
His  dear  presence  makes  me  whole, 

And  with  sweet  comfort  cheers. 

3  0  my  Jesus  !  Thou  art  mine, 

With  all  Thy  grace,  and  pow'r  ; 
I  am  now,  and  shall  be  Thine, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


303 

Thou  reviv'st  me  by  Thy  death  ; 

Thy  blood  from  guilt  has  set  me  free  ; 
And  the  springs  of  hope,  and  faith, 

And  love,  are  all  in  Thee. 


295  (P.M.) 

The  Patience  and  Sufferings  of  Christ. 

"ESUS  is  our  God  and  Saviour, 

Guide,  and  Counsellor,  and  Friend  ; 
Bearing  all  our  misbehaviour, 
Kind  and  loving  to  the  end. 
Trust  Him  ;  He  will  not  deceive  us, 

Tho'  we  hardly  of  Him  deem  : 
He  will  never,  never  leave  us  ; 
Nor  will  let  us  e'er  leave  Him. 

2  View  Him  in  the  doleful  garden, 

Yiew  Him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Dying  to  bestow  a  pardon 

On  His  people,  full  and  free. 
View  Him  now  in  heaven  sitting, 

Interceding  for  us  there  ; 
Not  a  moment  intermitting 

His  compassion,  and  His  care. 

3  Nothing  but  Thy  blood,  0  Jesus  ! 

Can  relieve  us  from  our  smart ; 
Nothing  else  from  guilt  release  us  ; 
Nothing  else  can  melt  the  heart. 


304 

Law  and  terrors  do  but  harden, 
All  the  while  they  work  alone  ; 

But  a  sense  of  love,  and  pardon, 
Soon  dissolves  a  heart  of  stone. 

4  Jesus  !  all  our  consolations 

Flow  from  Thee,  the  sov'reign  good. 
Love,  and  faith,  and  hope,  and  patience, 

All  are  ours  through  thy  rich  blood. 
From  thy  fulness  we  receive  them  ; 

We  have  nothing  of  our  own  ; 
Freely  Thou  delight'st  to  give  them 

To  the  needy,  who  have  none. 

296  [C.  M.] 

The  Mighty  Acts  of  Jesus.     Psm.  cxlv.  12. 

1  TMTY  Soul !  repeat  the  Mighty  Acts 
-LTJL     Of  thy  victorious  Lord  : 
And  state  the  ever  wond'rous  facts, 

Recorded  in  His  word, 

2  Tell  how  from  Everlasting,  He, 

Did  undertake  our  cause  : 
And  pledg'd  Himself,  His  church  to  free 
From  Sinai's  broken  laws. 

3  Tell  how  in  time  He  took  our  flesh, 

Was  clothed  in  human  form  ; 
So  was  our  nature  form'd  afresh, 
When  Jesus  Christ  was  born. 


305 

4  Tell  how  He  bore  away  our  sin, 

And  did  the  curse  remove  : 
How  He  hath  "  righteousness  brought  in," 
To  raise  us  safe  above. 

5  Tell  how  He  conquer'd  Satan's  pow'r  ; 

And  broke  the  ranks  of  Hell  ; 
And  how  He  lives  for  evermore. 
His  saints  with  joy  will  tell. 

6  Tell  how  He  breaks  the  stubborn  heart 

Of  sinners  such  as  me  ; 
And  will  for  ever  Love  impart 
Most  glorious,  full,  and  free. 

297  (L.  M.) 

Prevailing  Israel.     Gen.  xxxii.  28. 

1  T  KNOW  Thee,  Saviour,  who  Thou  art, 
JL     Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  friend  ; 
Nor  wilt  Thou  with  the  night  depart, 

But  stay,  and  love  me  to  the  end?: 
Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove, 
Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  Love. 

2  The  Sun  of  righteousness  on  me 

Hath  ris'n,  with  healing  in  His  wings  ; 
Wither'd  my  nature's  strength  ;  from  Thee 

My  soul  its  life,  and  succour  brings  ; 
My  help  is  all  laid  up  above ; 
Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  Love. 
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306 

Contented  now  upon  my  thigh 

I  halt,  till  life's  short  journey  end  ; 

All  helplessness,  all  weakness  I, 

On  Thee  alone,  for  strength  depend  ; 

Nor  have  I  pow'r  from  Thee  to  move  : 

Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  Love. 

Lame,  as  I  am,  I  take  the  prey  : 

Hell,  earth,  and  sin,  thro'  Thee  o'ercome  ; 
I  leap  for  joy,  pursue  my  way,' 

And  as  a  bounding  hart  fly  home  : 
Through  all  eternity  to  prove, 
Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  love. 


293  (P.  M.) 

The  Unchangeable  Love  and  faithfulness  of 
Christ. 

WHILE  Jesus  in  love  my  affection  enga- 
ges, 

With  softest  emotion  my  soul  does  o'erflow ; 
This  sweet  consolation  each  trouble  assuages, 
He'll  ne'er  cease  to  love  me,  ah  never !    Oh, 
No! 

2  No  dart  though  Satanic,  no  strong  accusation  ; 
No  watery  deep  through  which  burden'd  I  go  ; 
Is  o  sin,  no  affliction,  no  hellish  temptation  , 
Can  change  his  affection,  ah  never  !  Oh,  No ! 


I 


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3  Drove  out  of  myself,  my  own  righteousness 

loathing, 
To  Christ,  my  dear  Saviour,  for  shelter  I  go  : 
He  graciously  feeds  me,  and  gives  me  a  cloth- 
ing ; 
And  ne'er  will  forsake  me,  ah  never  !  Oh,  No  I 

4  I  cling  to  His  cross,  here  I  see  my  salvation  ; 
'Tis  finish'd  ;  complete  ;  I'm  redeem'd  from  all 

woe  : 
I  read  and  rejoice  "  there  is  no  condemnation 
"  To  those  in  Christ  Jesus,"  ah,  never  !  Oh, 

No! 

5  Triumphantly    glorious,  our   Head    has    as- 

cended ; 
O'er  death  and  the  grave,  all  their  pow'r  laying 

low  , 
This  gains  us   a  rising,  when  time  shall  be 

ended  ; 
Death  no  more  shall  hold  us,  ah,  never  !  Oh, 

No! 

6  We  look  and  we  long  for  Thy  glorious   ap- 

pearing, 
Thy    pleasure   at  home,  we  more  fully  shall 

know  ; 
Safe  lodg'd  in  Thy  arms,  all  Thy  glory  then 

sharing, 
Nor  leave  Thee  for  ever,  ah,  never  !  Oh,  No. 


308 
299  [P.  M.] 

The  Sinner  going  to  Jesus  just  as  he  is, 

1  A  MIDST  all  darkness  from  within  ; 
-jfj^-Amidst  much  unbelief  and  sin  ; 

I  look  to  Christ  alone: 
His  sacred  word  invites  me  near, 
His  blessed  promise,  "not  to  fear," 

Allures  me  to  His  throne. 

2  And  will  my  Jesus  me  disown, 
Though  all  I  have  to  call  my  own 

Is  poverty  and  shame  : 
Oh  no  !  "the  sinner's  Friend"  He  is  ; 
His  blood  hath  made  my  endless  peace  ; 

All  praises  to  His  Name. 

3  The  more  my  wretchedness  I  know, 
The  more  intent  to  Him  I'll  go, 

For  greater  grants  of  Grace  : 
He  hath  abundance  to  impart, 
And  He  will  cheer  my  drooping  heart, 

Till  1  shall  see  His  face. 

4  Oh  Lord  !  still  teach  me  to  depend, 
For  daily  grace  unto  the  end, 

^Vhen  I  shall  better  know 
The  Love   which   brought  thee    down   from 

heav'n 
To  die — that  I  might  be  forgiv'n, 

And  raised  from  endless  woe. 


309 
300  (C  M.) 

The  Quickening  Power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1  rjlHE  Soul  once  quicken'd  into  Life, 

JL    By  God  the  Spirit's  pow'r  ; 
Is  seal'd  an  heir  of  endless  bliss  ; 
And  lives  to  die  no  more. 

2  Nought  can  obstruct  th'  Spirit's  course, 

The  work  He  hath  begun, 
Shall  be  continued  by  His  Grace, 
Till  time  its  race  hath  run. 

3  The  heirs  of  Glory  were  ordain'd, 

Before  the  world  begun  : 
And  God  the  Spirit  will  impart 
His  Grace  to  ev'ry  Son. 

4  He  knows  the  favor'd  objects  well, 

Whom  Jesus  came  to  save  : 
And  will  secure  the  purchased  flock, 
From  Satan,  and  the  Grave, 

5  Nor  shall  their  wretchedness  and  sin, 

Prevent  the  flow  of  Grace  : 
Almighty  pow'r,  and  boundless  Love, 
Will  bless  the  ransom'd  race. 


310 
301  (L.  M.) 

The  Bride  of  Christ  redeemed  by  His  blood. 

1  AT  ESUS  !  my  Heav'nly  Lord  most  high, 
w  Who  for  Thy  church  did  ble,ed  and  die ; 
Enable  me,  a  sinner  base, 

To  hymn  Thy  Love,  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

2  Betroth'd  to  Thee,  ere  time  began  : 
Ere  Adam's  dust  was  rais'd  to  man ; 
Thou  didst  in  Cov'nant  undertake 
To  save  me,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

3  For  Thy  most  base,  rebellious  Bride, 
The  blood  did  flow  from  Thy  dear  side  ; 
Justice  was  satisfied  by  Thee  ; 

And  all  Law  curses,  borne  away. 

4  The  Father  hath  declar'd  of  Thee, 

"  Thy  blood  shall  set  the  pris'ners  free  ;" 

And  from  the  pit  of  endless  woe 

He  gives  discharge,  and  bids  them  go. 

5  0  Precious  Jesus  !  let  me  prove, 
More  of  Thine  ancient,  saving  love  ; 
Till  round  the  throne  in  heav'nly  lays, 
I  sing  the  triumphs  of  Thy  grace. 


311 

302  (C.  M.) 

Christ  Lifted  up.     John  xii.  32* 

1  ^1 OME  ransom'd  souls  unite  with  me, 
^J   Exalt  our  glorious  Lord  : 

Tell  of  His  death  upon  the  Tree, 
And  sound  His  praise  abroad. 

2  High  over  all,  He  lives  and  reigns, 

The  Everlasting  God  : 
Yet  He  endur'd  sharp  pains,  and  groans? 
To  save  His  church  with  blood. 

3  To  bear  our  curse  He's  lifted  high, 

And  higher  still  to  bless — 
Ye  heralds,  lift  Him  up,  and  cry, 
t'The  Lord  our  Righteousness." 

4  Higher  and  higher — higher  still, 

Lift  up  the  Sinner's  Friend  : 
Till  all  whom  God  the  Father  will, 
Shall  to  His  sceptre  bend. 

303  [C.  St] 

If  any  Man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate, 
I  John  ii.  2. 


w, 


GloriousAdvocate !  of  Thee, 
My  song  shall  ever  tell : 


312 

Since  Thou  hast  rescued  9inful  me, 
From  curse,  and  death,  and  hell. 

2  My  glorious  Advocate !  doth  know 

My  wretched  guilty  case  : 
And  to  the  law's  demands  did  bow, 
To  save  me  by  His  Grace. 

3  My  Glorious  Advocate  !  in  Love, 

Without  a  fee  doth  plead, 
My  cause  in  Heav'ns  high  court  above, 
And  well  He  doth  succeed. 

4  My  Glorious  Advocate  !  demands 

The  purchase  of  His  blood  : 
And  spreads  His  dear,  and  wounded  handa 
For  me,  before  our  God. 

5  He  the  propitiation  is, 

The  cov'ring  so  complete  ; 
For  all  the  Church's  vilest  sins, 
So  many,  and  so  great. 

6  My  soul !  this  Advocate  employ, 

When  sin  doth  thee  distress  ; 
And  thou  shalt  find  to  thy  great  joyf 
His  heart  is  full  of  grace. 


313 

304  (CM.) 

The  Ever  Precious  Name  of  Jesus. 

1  CJlNCE  Jesus  died,  my  soul  shall  live, 
^  And  shout  abroad  His  fame  : 

His  Love  constrains  my  heart  to  sing, 
And  triumph  in  His  Name. 

2  Ah !  once  I  hated  Him,  and  His, 

And  gloried  in  my  shame  : 
Tet  since  He  brought  me  to  His  feet, 
My  trust  is  in  His  Name. 

3  I  have,  He  knows,  no  Righteousness, 

On  which  to  found  a  claim, 
To  any  favour  at  His  hands : 
Salvation's  in  His  Name. 

4  Dear  Precious  Name  !  it's  worth  I'd  tell 

To  all  who  feel  their  shame  ; 
And  say  "there's  more  than  they  can  think 
In  Jesus'  precious  Name." 

305  (C.  M.) 

To  whom  shall  a  Sinner  go  but  to  Jesus, 

1     "I"  ESUS !  my  song  shall  be  of  Thee  ! 
*9      None  else  will  I  adore  : 
Thy  mercy's  boundless,  free,  and  full ; 
And  granted  to  the  poor. 
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314 

2  None,  Lord,  can  poorer  be  than  me, 

My  heart  is  full  of  sin; 
Then,  let  me  prove  from  day  to  day, 
Thy  blood  has  wash'd  me  clean; 

3  Oh  !  send  the  blessed  Spirit  down, 

New  comforts  to  impart , 
To  take,  Dear  Lord,  of  Thee;  and  Thine  ; 
And  raise  my  drooping  heart. 

4  There's  nought  below  Thyself  can  prove, 

The  antidote  for  woe  ; 
Thou  hast  the  ivords  of  Life  Divine, 
To  none  but  Thee,  I  go. 

5  Nor  shall  my  soul  expect  in  vain, 

The  smilings  of  Thy  face  ; 
Since  thou  art  Jesus — full  of  Love, 
The  Saviour — full  of  Grace. 

6  Come  then  my  dearest,  dearest  Lord, 

And  make  Thy  goodness  known  ;fc 
Till  I  am  calPd  to  Thine  embrace, 
And  seated  on  Thy  throne. 

306  (C  M.) 

The  Sufficiency  of  the  Atoning  Blood  of  Jesus  to 
cleanse  from  all  Sin. 

1   ^M7HY  does  your  face,  ye  troubled  souls 
*  w       These  mournful  colours  wear  ? 


315 

What  doubts  are  these  assault  your  faith, 
And  nourish  your  despair  ? 

2  What  though  your  numerous  sins  exceed 

The  stars  that  fill  the  skies  ; 
And  aiming  at  th'  eternal  throne, 
Like  pointed  mountains  rise  ? 

3  What  though  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 

The  wide  creation  swell ; 
And  has  its  curs'd  foundations  laid, 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell  ? 

4  See  !  here  an  endless  ocean  flows, 

Of  never  failing  Grace  ; 
Behold  the  dying  Saviour's  veins, 
The  sacred  flood  increase. 

5  It  rises  high,  and  drowns  the  hills  ; 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound  ; 

Now  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 

Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 

6  Our  souls  rejoice,  and  bless  the  GraGe, 

That's  bury'd  all  our  faults  ; 
And  pard'ning  blood  that  swells  above, 
Our  follies,  and  our  thoughts. 


316 

307  (Sevens,) 

The  Wells  of  Salvation. 

Whosoever  drinketh  of  the  Water  that  I  shall  give 
him  shall  never  thirst ;  but  the  Water  that  I  shall 
give  him,  shall  be  in  him  a  well  of  Water  spring' 
ing  up  into  everlasting  life.  Jesus.  Johniv.  14. 

1  "WMf  ATER  from  Salvation's  Wells, 

w  W       Thirsty  Sinners,  ye  may  draw  : 
Grace  in  Jesus'  fulness  dwells, 
More  than  Men,  or  Angels  know, 

2  Hid  in  God,  the  Font  Supreme, 
Till  the  day  that  Adam  fell, 
Then  the  first  all-healing  stream, 
Water'd  Eden's  Garden  well. 

3  Love's  the  Fountain  whence  it  rose  ; 
Who  its  height,  or  depth  can  tell  ? 
Christ  the  channel  where  it  flows  ; 
O'er  the  banks  of  sin  to  swell. 

4  Thousands  now  around  the  throne, 
Water  from  this  Fountain  drew  : 
Felt  their  guilt,  and  sorrow  gone, 
Sung  His  praise  ;  and  why  not  you  ? 

5  Bring  your  empty  vessels  nigh, 
Cups,  or  flagons,  great  or  small *  l 
To  the  brim  in  rich  supply, 
Love  Eternal  fills  them  all. 


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6  Bring  no  money,  price,  nor  ought, 
Good  intents,  nor  pleasing  frames  ; 
Mercy  never  can  be  bought, 
Grace  is  Free,  and  all's  the  Lamb's. 

308   (L.M.) 

God's  thoughts  of  Peace  to  Zion. 

I  know  the  thoughts  that  I  think  toward  you,  saith 
the  Lord,  thoughts  of  Peace,  and  not  of  Evil, 
to  give  you  an  expected  end,     Jere.  xxix.   11. 

1  ^kN  God's  great  Love,  ere  time  began  ; 
^J^     His  thoughts  of  Peace,  to  rebel  Man, 
Let  Zion  sing,  nor  e'er  refrain 

To  aid  the  sweet  immortal  strain. 

2  His  sons  elect,  He  knows  them  well, 
Nor  less  belov'd  when  Adam  fell  ; 
Bound  in  Life's  bundle— call'd  His  own  ; 
The  Sons  of  Peace  in  Christ  foreknown. 

3  0  blest  Believer  !  needs't  thou  mourn  1 
Jesus  invites  "  to  rest  return  ;" 

His  Love  will  heal  thy  griefs  and  woes, 
His  thoughts  of  peace  no  Seraph  knows. 

4  When  in  thy  blood  He  saw  thee  lie, 
He  bid  thee  live,  as  He  passed  by  ; 
Bound  up  thy  wounds  that  thou  might  see, 
His  thoughts  most  peaceful  were  to  thee. 

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318 

5  Should  all  thy  foes  thy  heart  appal, 
And  deep  to  deep  unceasing  call, 
Nor  foes,  nor  fears,  His  Love  shall  mar, 
His  thoughts  of  peace,  thy  bulwarks  are. 

309  (P.  M.) 

The  Canaanite  still  in  the  Land. 

Thy  people  Israel  shall  knoiv  every  man  the  plague 
of  his  own  heart.     1  Kings,  viii.  38. 

But  thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  1  Cor.  xv.  57t 

1  rHIHE  Canaanite,  still  in  the  land, 

JL      To  harrass,  perplex,  and  dismay, 
Brought  Israel  of  old  to  a  stand, 
For  Anak  was  stronger  than  they  ; 
What  God  had  designed  they  possess'd, 
Supported  and  kept  by  His  hand  ; 
But  lest  on  their  lees  they  should  rest, 
The  Canaanite  dwelt  in  the  land. 

2  'Tis  thus  with  God's  Israel  on  Earth, 
Who  groan  with  a  body  of  sin, 
Partake  of  a  Spiritual  birth, 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  within  ; 
To  day  with  a  taste  of  His  Love, 
Jehovah  their  souls  may  expand, 
To-morrow  they'll  feelingly  prove 
The  Canaanite  still  in  the  land. 


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3  Corruptions  like  vapours  may  rise, 
Light,  Love,  and  delight  may  be  gone, 
The  sun  appear  dark  in  the  skies, 
And  hell  with  its  ragings  come  on  : 
Yet  all  things  shall  work  for  their  good, 
Afflictions,  temptations,  or  pain, 

And  still  through  the  Lamb,  and  His  Blood, 
Their  cause  He  will  ever  maintain. 

4  Like  Gad,  by  a  troop  overcome, 
They  fall  by  the  workings  of  sin, 
Yet  glory  they  not  in  their  shame, 
But  mourn  their  defilement  within  : 
On  Zion's  bright  summit  above, 
Victorious  at  last  they  shall  stand  ; 
Though  now  for  a  season  they  prove 
The  Canaanite  still  in  the  land* 

310  (L.M.) 

Complete  Justification  in  Christ. 

Joshua  was  clothed  in  filthy  garments,  and  stood 
before  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  :  and  He  an- 
swered, take  away  the  filthy  garments  from  him  ; 
and  unto  him  he  said,  behold,  I  have  caused  thine 
iniquity  to  pass  from  thee,  and  I  will  clothe  thee 
loith  change  of  raiment.     Zech.  iii.  3.  4. 


B 


EFORE  the  Cov'nant  Angel's  face, 
See  Joshua  stands  in  vile  array  ; 


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Deep  run  in  debt,  in  much  disgrace  ; 
Unable  one  small  mite  to  pay. 

2  Weigh'd  in  the  balance,  found  too  light, 
He  hides  his  face,  nor  dares  reply  ; 
Both  law  and  conscience  do  him  smite, 
But  must  the  trembling  sinner  die  ? 

3  Hear  Jesus  speak,  while  from  his  eyes 
Immortal  Love,  and  pity  beam, 

44  Take  from  him  all  his  filthy  guise, 
44  And  place  my  spotless  robe  on  him." 

4  Justice  now  views  the  soul  thus  clad, 
Nor  aught  deficient  does  it  see  ; 

"While  Christ  declares  to  make  him  glad, 
"Sinner  thou'rt  justified  by  Me." 

5  <{  Thee  as  my  Bride,  I  dearly  bought ; 
46 1  pluck'd  thee  from  eternal  fire  ; 

44  The  robe  thou  wear'st,  no  sin  can  spot  ; 
c<  And  Justice  does  not  more  desire." 

6  Thus  we  may  'gainst  the  law's  demands, 
Plead  what  our  sufT'ring  Lord  has  done ; 
Weep  o'er  our  sins  that  pierc'd  His  hands, 
But  haste  away,  and  kiss  the  Son, 


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311  (L.  M,) 

The  Faithful  God. 

1  HBEGIN  my  tongue  some  heav'nly  theme, 
JL^  Or  speak  some  boundless  thing  : 

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

2  Tell  of  His  wond'rous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  His  pow'r  abroad  ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  His  Grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  "  Salvation  from  the  Lord 

"  For  wretched  dying  men  ;" 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  Word, 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engrav'd  as  in  eternal  brass, 

The  mighty  promise  shines  : 
Nor  can  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  rase 
Those  everlasting  lines* 

5  His  very  word  of  Grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies  : 
The  Voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along, 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

6  Oh  !   Glorious  Lord  !  Thy  heav'nly  tongue 

Can  give  me  joys  divine  ; 


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Midst  all  my  sin,  and  grief,  and  woe, 
Still  whisper  t%  Thou  art  mine." 

312  (P.  M.) 

The  Glad  Anticipation,  and  rejoicing  oj.  Faith. 

1  f\  HOW  the  thought  delights  the  soul, 
^J*  That's  freed  from  Satan's  dire  control, 

Who  nothing  has  to  fear  : 
That  he  from  death,  and  sin  is  free, 
In  Christ  his  song  is  victory  ; 

This  does  His  spirit  cheer. 

2  And  art  thou  safe,  O  Soul  of  mine  ? 

Art  thou  in  Christ,  thro'  Grace  divine  ? 

Hast  thou  the  proof  within  ? 
Thanks  to  my  God,  the  stream  of  Love 
Has  reached  my  heart,  from  His  above  ; 

And  rescued  me  from  sin. 

3  In  Christ  !  0  how  the  blissful  thought, 
Raises  my  hope  ;  and  buoys  it  up 

Midst  change,  and  grief,  and  woe  ; 
Were  crowns,  and  empires  mine  to  day, 
I'd  freely  give  the  whole  away  ; 

For  Him,  I'd  all  forego. 

4  Ere  time  was  born,  the  Church  was  blest ; 
Jehovah  then  His  love  express'd 

From  vast  Eternity ; 


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Redemption  ;  "calling ;  pardon;  peace;/ 
Are  streams  which  flow  fr^m  Ancient  Grace, 
Unmerited,  and  free. 

5  Go,  trace  salvation  from  its  source, 
Mark  how  it  flows,  pursue  its  course, 

The  whole  His  Love  sets  forth: 
Love  brought  the  Saviour  from  the  skies, 
Love  quickens,  keeps,  and  glorifies, 

And  who  shall  speak  its  worth  ? 

6  0  how  shall  I,  so  weak,  so  frail, 
Attempt  a  song  where  all  must  fail ! 

Yet  will  J  try  to  praise  : 
Our  Gracious  God,  does  not  despise 
The  lisping  voice,  and  lowly  cries, 

"Which  babes  and  sucklings  raise. 

7  Since  I'm  in  Christ,  why  should  I  fear, 
While  Death  stands  brandishing  his  spear, 

He  conquer'd  was  in  fight ; 
His  terrors  may  the  guilty  fill, 
But  I'm  not  subject  to  His  will ; 

He  roars — but  cannot  bite. 

8  What  tho'  a  sudden  blast  compel 
This  house  to  fall,  wherein  I  dwell  ; 

Swift  as  the  forked  fire  : 
I  take  my  flight  from  sin's  abode  ; 
A  moment  brings  me  to  my  God  ; 

To  join  th'  enraptur'd  choir. 


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313  (C  M.) 

Christ's  Death,  Resurection,  and  Ascension. 

1  1  T  SING  my  Saviour's  wond'rous  death,1 
JL     He  conquer'd  when  He  fell : 

*  'Tis  finish' d,"  said  His  dying  breath, 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 

2  M  'Tis  finish'd,"  our  Immanuel  cries, 

The  dreadful  work  is  done  ; 
Hence  shall  His  sov'reign  throne  arise, 
His  Kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid,     » 

For  glory  and  renown, 
When  through  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
He  pass'd  to  reach  the  crown. 

4  Exalted  at  His  Father's  side, 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord  ; 
And  there  He'll  seat  His  ransom'd  Bride, 
His  glory,  and  reward. 

5  For  ever  His  dear  sacred  Name, 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue  ; 
And  Jesus,  and  salvation  be, 
The  theme  of  ev'ry  song. 


§  325 

3  IS  (CM.) 

Encourage3ient  to  Pray. 

When  Thou  saidst,  seek  ye  JVLy  face  ;    my  heart 
said  unto  Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Psm.  xxvii.  8. 

1  A  PPROACH  my  soul  the  Mercy  seat, 
-f-*-  Where  Jesus  answers  pray'r  ; 
Then  fall  before  his  sacred  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise,  Lord's,  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burden'd  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  Oh,  Lord  !  am  I. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  prest ; 
By  war  without ;  and  fears  within* 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield,  and  Hiding  Place* 

That  shelter'd  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  Him  "  Thou  hast  died." 

5  Thy  blood  repels  the  fiery  dart, 

When  Satan  tempts  me  sore  ; 
Speak  Lord,  I  pray  Thee,  to  my  heart, 
Bid  Satan  tempt  no  more. 
Cc 


326  i 

315  (L.M.) 

JVb  Condemnation  to  those  that  are  in  Christ 
Jesus,  who  icalk  not  after  the  flesh,  but  ajter 
the  Spirit.  Rom.  viii.  1. 

If  the  Root  be  holy,  so  are  the  branches. 

Rom.  xi.  16. 

Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  Love  of  Christ  ? 

Rom.  viii.  35. 

1  "]|"   ORD  !  when  I  read  and  know  full  well, 
J"   I  am  a  sinner  black  as  hell ; 

I  stand  astonish'd,  and  exclaim 
Thy  Love  is  great,  as  is  Thy  Name. 

2  My  Soul  Thou  lov'st/and  now  through  Thee, 
From  condemnation  I  am  free  : 

Clean  through  Thy  sin-atoning  blood, 
And  righteous  in  the  sight  of  God. 

3  Yea!  in  Thee  I  am  sanctified, 
Thy  chosen,  holy,  spotless  bride  ; 
In  Thee  I  ever  stood,  and  am 

The  married  spouse  of  Christ,  the  Lamb!* 

4  Thou  art  my  Holy  Root,  and  I 

Am  branch  in  Thee,  and  cannot  die  : 
And  as  Thou  art,  e'en  so  am  I, 
Though  I  am  here,  and  Thou  on  high. 


327 

5  And  what,  or  who  shall  separate, 

My  soul  from  Thee — or  that  bless'd  state, 
The  Lord  that  cannot  lie)  hath  said, 
I  now  possess  in  Christ  my  Head  ? 

6  Oh  nothing !  Earth,  and  Hell,  and  Sin, 
Assault  my  soul,  but  all  in  vain  : 

The  Spirit  bears  His  witness  true, 
And  soon  I  shall  my  Jesus  view. 

316  (C.  M.) 

Eternal  Life  the  Gift  of  Christ. 

I  give  unto  my  Sheep,  Eternal  Life;  and  they 
shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any  pluck  them 
out  of  my  hand.  John  x.  28. 

1  TTjl  TERNAL  Lite,  O,  what  a  gift  ! 
JlJ    Bestow'd  on  sinfal  man, 

My  soul,  admire  salvation's  scheme, 
'Tis  God's  own  glorious  plan. 

2  Eternal  glory  to  the  Lord, 

He  didthe  Lamb  provide  : 
And  so  eternal  life's  secure, 
Because  the  Saviour  died. 

3  Who  then  can  bring  a  second  charge, 

Against  a  chosen  sheep 
When  in  the  Saviour's  Righteousness, 
The  sinner  stands  complete. 


328 

4  This  Life  was  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 

Before  the  world  begun  ; 
And  all  our  Jesus  came  to  save, 
Were  chose  in  God's  dear  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  weaklings  of  the  flock, 

For  evermore  rejoice, 
Christ  gives  to  them  eternal  life, 
And  they're  the  Father's  choice. 

6  Indeed  they  c/mnot  but  be  safe, 

They  shall  for  ever  stand  ; 
Secure  from  hell's  infernal  pow'rs* 
Secure  in  Jesu's  hand. 


FINIS. 


INDEX. 

PAGE- 

A  BB  A,  Father !  Lord  we  call  Thee,  9 

*"■  Arise,  O  King  of  Grace,  arise,  17 

All  hail !  the  pow'r  of  Jesus  name,  '•      49 

A  Debtor  to  mercy  alone.  67 

Amazing  Grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound,  68 

Afflicted  Saint,  to  Christ  draw  near,  78 

And  did  the  darling  Son  of  God,  127 

A  form  of  words,  though  e'er  so  sound,  133 

A  Refuge  for  Sinners,  the  Gospel  makes  known,  206 

A  Christian  heart  is  Christ's  abode,  266 

Amidst  all  darkness  from  within,  308 

Approach  my  Soul  the  Mercy  Seat,  325 

"DEHOLD  the  Glories  of  the  Lamb  !  19 

^  Bless'd  be  the  Everlasting  God,  22 

Behold  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here,  26 

Bless'd  be  the  Father  and  His  Love,  45 

Bless'd  be  the  dear  uniting  love,  58 

Beloved  Saviour !  Faithful  Friend !  60 

Behold  the  throne  of  Grace,  66 

Bless'd  be  my  God,  that  I  was  born,  '93 

Before  the  day-star  knew  its  place,  107 

Bless'd  Spirit  of  Truth,  Eternal  God,  118 

Believers  own  they  are  but  blind,  128 

Blessed  are  they  whose  guilt  is  gone,  130 

Blood-bought  Children  of  the  Saviour,  154 

Betroth'd  in  Love  ere  time  began,  192 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit,  197 

Beneath  the  sacred  throne  of  God.  202 

Behold  the  Shepherd's  tender  care,  211 

By  Grace  we  know,  to  us  'tis  clear,  218 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know.  236 

Blessed  are  the  Sons  of  God,  295 

Bless  the  Lord,  my  Soul,  and  raise,  302 

Before  the  Cov'nant  Angels'  Face,  319 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme,  321 

rf^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs,  25 

^J  Come  we  that  love  the  Lord,  34 

Come  Holy  Ghost  !  our  hearts  inspire,  71 

Christ  and  His  members  eve:  86 

Children  of  Light  assist  my  song,  107 

Come,  saints,  and  Sing  witn  sweet  accord,  114 
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330  PAGE. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  117 

Come,  poor  Sinners,  come  away,  121 

Come<ye  Sinners,  poor,  and  wretched,  135 

Christ  is  the  Eternal  Rock,  158 

Come,  all  harmonious  tongues,  175 

Christ  is  the  Sinners  only  Friend,  ,224 

Christ  is  the  Itoot  of  Holiness,  239 

Come,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join,  246 

Come,  come,  ye  happy,  happy  saints,  252 

Come,  see  the  Man  at  Jesus'  feet,  297 

Come,  ransomed  souls,  unite  with  me,  311 

Could  I  of  all  perfection  boast,  261 

"T)AUGHTERS  of  Zion,  come,  behold,  27 

-*-^  Dependant  on  the  God  of  Power,  263 

Descend  from  Heaven,  Immortal  Dove !  33 

INTERNAL  Life,  O  what  a  gift !  327 

-Li  Everlasting's  your  salvation,  155 

Emblem  of  Sinners  dead  to  God,  198 

Establish,  Lord,  this  glorious  work.  274 

"PREE  Grace  to  ev'ry  heav'n  born  soul,  61 

"*■    Firmer  than  Earth,  Thy  Gospel  stands,  95 

From  Sin's  dark  thorny  maze,  115 

Faith  in  the  bleeding  Lamb,  125 

Father  of  heav'n,  Almighty  King,  141 

From  Thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise,  172 

From  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief,  275 

From  pole  to  pole  let  others  roam,  279 

Fair  as  the  moon  my  robes  appear,  284 

/2J.IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise,  41 

^*    God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way,  46 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound,  47 

Great  Rock,  for  weary  sinners  made,  106 

God  thus  commanded  Jacob's  seed,  120 

Great  Salem's  King  of  old  renown'd,  148 

God  of  old  His  Saints  instructed,  156 

God's  mercy  is  for  ever  sure,  165 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken,  168 

Great  Source  of  all  th'  Eternal  Grace,  207 

God  lov'd  His  Church  and  held  her  forth,  229 

Great  was  the  price  to  Justice  due,  292 


331  PAGE. 

TTASTE,  Sinner,  haste  !  flee  to  the  throne,  14 

-*"*-  How  precious  that  truth  to  my  soul,  15 

Hence,  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  begone,  39 

How  sweet  and  lovely  is  the  place,  44 

Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer,  68 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds,  69 

How  high  a  priv'lege  'tis  to  know,  137 

He's  all  my  precious  soul  could  wish,  152 

Hail  sacred  day  that  shall  declare,  179 

Hosanna's  to  the  Prince  of  Light.  173 

Hosanna's  to  our  conqVing  King,  176 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is,  177 

How  sweet  and  precious  to  my  soul,  231 

How  Sov'reign  is  the  Love  of  God,  235 

Hungry,  and  faint,  and  poor,  242 

Hail,  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine,  242 

How  oft  have  sins  and  Satan  strove,  255 

How  sweet,  my  God,  when  fill'd  with  Love,  268 

Hark !  the  Redeemer  from  on  high,  280 

T  LOVE  the  windows  of  Thy  Grace,  179 

■*■  I  know  Thee,  Saviour,  who  Thou  art,  305 

I  sing  my  Saviours  wond'rous  death,  324 

If  adverse  is  our  lot,  80 

If  Sinner's  come  with  all  their  needs,  92 

In  Christ  my  treasure's  all  contained,  53 

In  every  trouble  sharp  and  strong,  99 

In  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God,  269 

In  hope  of  Life  Eternal  giv'n,  145 

In  ties  of  blood,  with  Sinners  one,  193 

In  union  with  the  Lamb,  104 

Is  there  a  thing  that  moves  and  breaks,  65 

Is  any  thing  too  hard  for  God,  262 

Indulgent  God !  how  kind,  151 

TEHOVAH  the  Father,  Jehovah  the  Son,  283 

**    Jehovah  is  my  Righteousness,  166 

Jehovah  in  Council,  resolved  to  fulfil,  j  195 

Jesus  Christ  the  Lord's  Anointed,  276 

Jesus  !  do  thou  cast  off  my  fear,  167 

Jesus  hath  suffer'd  once  for  sin,  105 

Jesus  how  glorious  is  Thy  Grace,  217 

Jesus !  how  sweet  the  sound,  265 


332  PAGE. 

Jesus  is  precious,  saith  the  Word,  291 

Jesus  is  our  God  and  Saviour,  303 

Jesus  is  our  great  Salvation,  180 

Jesus,  I'love  Thy  charming  name,  248 

Jesus,  immutably  the  same,  32 

Jesus  !  lover  of  my  soul,  64 

Jesus  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone,  55 

Jesus  !   my  heavenly  Lord,  most  high,  310 

Jesus!  my  song  shall  be  of  Thee,  313 

Jesus  only  will  we  sing,  260 

Jesus!  the  Saviour  of  my  soul,  70 

Jesus  !  to  what  did'st  thou  submit,  258 

Jesus  !  Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness,  50 

Jesus!  we  bless  Thy  Father's  Name,  24 

Jesus  !  Thou  art  my  Ptighteousness,  238 

Jesus  !  we  claim  Thee  for  our  own,  299 

Jesus  !  where'er  Thy  people  meet,  74 

Jesus  !  with  all  Thy  saints  above,  34 

T^INDRED  in  Christ,  for  His  dear  sake,  169 

T  OVE  was  the  great  self-moving  cause,  103 

•^  Lord  !  bid  me  now  shake  off  ray  fears,  174 

Look  ye  Saints,  the  sight  is  glorious,  181 

Let  Zion  songs  of  triumph  sing,  188 

Let  Zion's  herald's  taught,  210 

Let  Zion  in  her  songs  record,  225 

Lord !  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults,  255 

Let  worldling's  trace  their  pedigree,  269 

Lord  !  1  am  Thine,  I'd  bless  Thy  Name,  285 

Let  Him  embrace  my  Soul  and  prove,  298 

Lord !  when  I  read,  and  know  full  well.  326 

7VTY  God  !  the  Spring  of  all  my  joys,  37 

^*-  My  Soul  would  rise  with  joyful  power,  40 

My  God!  my  Life,  my  Love,     '  41 

My  God  the  Covenant  of  7  hy  Love,  54 

Mercy  is  welcome  news  indeed,  126 

My  Soul  with  joy  attend,  185 

Moses  once,  as  God  directed,  200 

My  Soul  would  rise  and  trace  the  Spring,  221 

My  thoughts  on  things  Eternal  rove.  228 

My  Soul  would  rise,  and  gladly  sing,  235 


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333  PAGE* 

My  Soul  would  rise,  and  joyous  sing,  244 

My  Soul  would  bless  the  Lord  of  All,  257 

My  Jesus  hath  obeyed,  272 

My  Soul  repeat  the  mighty  acts,  304 

My  glorious  Advocate  of  Thee,  31*1 

"OVV  Gracious  God  to  praise  Thy  Name,  273 

Nay,  I  cannot  let  Thee  go,  277 

Now  in  the  Galleries  of  His  Grace,  28 

Now  to  the  power  of  God  Supreme,  30 

Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise,  35 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song,  36 

Nothing  now  we'll  know  beside,  98 

Now  for  a  theme  of  thankful  praise,  162 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts,  178 

Now  for  a  shout  to  our  own  God,  189 

Now  may  the  Lord  reveal  His  face,  241 

Now  in  a  song  of  Grateful  praise,  247 

Not  with  our  mortal  eyes,  253 

No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more,  254 

No  mortal  man  this  fast  can  keep,  271 

|H  LORD  !  awake  my  heart,  and  tongue,  21 

Oh  Lord !  awake  our  souls  to  praise,  23 

Oft  hast  Thou,  Lord,  in  tender  love,  47 

O  dearest  Lord  !  take  Thou  my  heart,  57 

O  come  Thou  much  expected  guest,  123 

Our  tongues  would  gladly  sing  142 

O  the  mysterious  depths  of  Grace,  146 

On  Zion's  sacred  mount  I  saw,  153 

Oh  Saviour  !  lift  my  drooping  head,  161 

Oh  Love  Divine,  our  hearts  inflame,  191 

Oft  as  sins  my  soul  assail  thee,  199 

O  how  the  thought  delights  the  soul,  322 

O  Love,  thou  bottomless  abyss,  300 

On  God's  great  love  ere  time  began,  317 

Oh  for  the  Holy  Spirit's  fire,  201 

O  Christ,  O  Love  Divine  !  219 

On  Zion's  gloaious  summit  stood,  233 

Oh  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing,  237 

Our  Jesu's  promise  is,  240 

O  my  distrustful  heart,  245 

O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth,  249 

O  the  power  of  Love  Divine,  265 


Of 


334  TAGE. 

O  what  amazing  words  of  Grace,  290 

O  how  blessed  'tis  to  trace,  294 

pE  ACE  by  His  cross  hath  Jesus  made,  83 

■*■      Pity  a  helpless  Sinner,  Lord,  143 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am,  245 

Praise  to  Thy  name,  Almighty  Lord,  251 

T>  EJOICE  ye  Saints  in  ev'ry  state,  52 

•*■       Rivers  of  pure  and  boundless  bless,  89 

CWEET  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope,  76 

^     Since  Christ  our  Lord  is  crucified,  79 

Saints  are  in  Christ  Secure,  82 

Saviour  I  be  pleas'd  to  meet  us  here,  85 

Spirit  Jehovah !  Glorious  Lord  !  109 

Sons  of  God  in  tribulation,  116 

See  from  the  dungeon  of  the  dead,  160 

Salvation,  O  the  joyful  sound,  183 

Sovereign  Grace  o'er  Son  abounding,  186 

Sons  of  Peace  redeem'd  by  blood,  190 

Salvation  by  Grace,  how  charming  the  song,  209 

Sav'd  from  the  damning  pow'r  of  sin,  222 

Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows,  259 

Sing  to  the  Lord  whose  matchless  love,  270 

Since  the  Lord  will  comfort  Zion,  289 

Since  Jesus  died,  my  soul  shall  live,  313 

T^O  God,  the  only  wise, 

•*■     Thou  whom  my  soul  admires  above, 

Thou  only  sov'reign  of  my  heart, 

Thy  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my  song, 

Thanks  to  Thy  Name,  O  Lord  !  that  we, 

Thou  dear  Redeemer,  Dying  Lamb  ! 

To  those  who  know  the  Lord  I  speak, 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 

This  is  the  feast  of  heavenly  Wine, 

The  Saints  when  they  resign  their  breath 

'Twas  fixed  in  God's  Eternal  mind, 

The  Man  who  hung  on  Calv'ry's  tree, 

To  know  my  Jesus  crucified, 

To  Thee  Great  monarch  of  the  skies, 

'Tis  to  His  spouse  that  Jesus  speaks, 

The  Men  that  fear  the  Lord, 


335  PAGE. 

The  Souls  that  would  to  Jesus  press,  119 

The  sinner  that  by  precious  faith,  122 

The  soul  that  with  sincere  desires,  124 

The  fountain  of  Christ,  assist  me  to  sing,  131 

The  sinner  that  truly  believes,  j  132 

Though  void  of  all  that's  good,  139 

The  tender  mercies  of  the  Lord,  144 

The  praise  of  Christ  ye  Christians  sound,  163 

The  conquest  Jesus  won,  204 

'Tis  the  Gospel's  joyful  tidings,  205 

The  hope  set  before  us,  is  Jesus  the  Lord,  215 

To  banquet  once  the  spouse  was  led,  220 

'Twas  not  to  make  Jehovah's  love,  223 

'Twas  with  an  everlasting  love,  227 

The  Spirit  will  lead  Christ's  Bride  to  see,  230 

'Tis  the  voice  of  my  beloved,                     .  *  232 

The  heav'ns  with  loud  Hosannas  ring,  250 

The  Gospel  brings  tidings  to  each  wounded  soul,  260 

Thou  poor,  afflicted,  tempted  soul,  264 

The  Law  is  holy,  just,  and  good,  286 

The  more  through  Grace  myself  I  know,]  287 

'Tis  finished,  the  Redeemer  said,  293 

The  soul  once  quickened  into  Life,  309 

The  Canaanite  still  in  the  land,  318 

TyE  bless  Thee,  O  !  Thou  Great  Amen  !  10 

**    When  first  at  God's  command,  12 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn,  20 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace,  29 

Why  do  we  mourn  departed  friends,  31 

Why  should  the  saints  be  filled  with  dread,  42 

When  I  survey  the  wond'rous  cross,  43 

Why  should  we  shrink  at  Jordan's  flood,  56 

When  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind,  57 

When  langour  and  disease  invade,  73 

Who  can  the  love  of  Jesus  tell,  81 

Why  should  we  yield  to  fear,  94 

Where  O  my  soul,  where  canst  Thou  flee,  100 

When  Zion's  Sons,  Great  God  appear,  102 

What  cheering  words  are  these,  108 

What  though  I  feel  disease  and  pain,  112 

When  Jesus  with  His  mighty  love,  136 

Whene'er  I  make  some  sudden  stop,  ^  140 


336  TAGE. 

What  creatures  beside,  are  favor'd  like  us,  145 

When  two  or  three  together  meet,  149 

Wretched,  and  weak,  and  full  of  cares,  158 

With  Jesus  and  His  chosen  race,  182 

Who  can  have  greater  cause  to  sing,  184 

Who  can  the  distant  period  trace,  187 

Why  should  a  son  redeem'd  by  blood,  208 

While  in  the  Vale  of  Vision  dead,  213 

Why  drooping  Saint  dismay'd,  214 

What  glories  surrounding  my  Saviour  I  see,  216 

With  David's  Lord  and  ours,  226 

Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise,  253 

When  I  by  faith  the  bloody  sweat,  267 

Who  is  this  fair  one  in  distress,  281 

We  sing  the  amazing  deeds,  282 

Why  is  thy  mind  oppress'd,  288 

We  sing  Thy  praise,  exalted  Lamb,  301 

While  Jesus  in  love  my  affection  engages,  306 

Why  does  your  face  ye  troubled  souls,  314 

Water  from  salvation's  wells,  316 

TTE  Souls  that  are  weak,  and  helpless,  and  poor,  48 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints,.  71 

Ye  Lambs  of  Christ's  fold,  129 

Ye  Children  of  God,  130 

Ye  Souls  that  trust  in  Christ,  rejoice,  164 

Ye  Slaves  of  Sin  redeem'd  with  blood,  203 

Ye  ransom'd  Sons  of  Adam's  race,  212