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HYMNS 

ANCIENT  AND  MODERN 


FOR  USE   IN 


THE  SERVICES  OF  THE  CHURCH, 


©ompUtc  CFWtion. 


"Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise  the  Name 
of  the  Lord." 


LONDON: 

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WILLIAM  CLOWES  AND  SONS,  Limited 

PUBLISHING  OFFICE: 

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WH.   CL0WE3  ABD  S0^3,    LIMITED. 

TYPE  MUSIC  ASTD  GKHSELAX  FP.IVTEP.3. 

LOSVOB  A>1>  BECCLE3 


CONTENTS. 


HY'MN 
MORNIHG 1-3,  474 

Third  Hock,  eic 9-11 

Mid-day 475 

Evening 12-32,  476,  477 

Sunday 33-33,  473,  479 

Monday,  etc.      .     .     .  39-44,  480,  481 

Advent 45-54 

Christmas  ....  55-03, 4S2-434 
St.  Stephen's  Da  v.     ...     64,  65 

St.  John's  Day 66,  67 

Innocents'  Day      ....     63, 09 

Circumcision 70,  71 

New  Year's  Day    .     .     .    72-74,  455 

Epiphany 75-81,  486-483 

The  Week  eefore  Septua- 

gesima    .......  82 

Septuagesima 83,  439 

Lent 84-95,  490-493 

The  Fifth  Sunday  in  Lent  96,  97 
The  Sunday  next  before 

Easter 93,  99 


HYMN 

Hospitals 363,  369 

For  those  at  Sea.     370-372,  592-507 


On  the  Passion. 
Easter  .... 
Rogation  Days  . 
Ascensiontide    . 
Whitsun-Even   . 
Whitsuntide 
Trinity  Sunday 
General  Hymns 
Holy  Communion 
Holy  Baptism    . 
For  the  Young. 
Confirmation    . 
Holy  Matrimony 
Ember  Days  .     . 
Lay  Helpers    . 
Missions    .    .    . 
Thanksgiving  for 
Home  Missions 
Almsgiving  . 


100-124,  494-496 
125-141,  497-504 
.  142,  143,  505 
.  144-150,  5C0 
...  151 

152-157,  507,  508 
.  158,  159,  509 
100-303,  510-551 
309-324,  552-560 
325-328,  561-563 
329-346,  564-575 
.  .  .  347-349 
350,  351,  578,  579 
.  .  .  352-355 
.  .  .  356,  357 
358-364,  5S5,  586 
Missions       587 


373-377 
378-379 


381-389 
390-393,  601 


Times  of  Trouble 
Thanksgiving  .  . 
Friendly  Societies 
Harvest  .... 
Processional  .  • 
Laying     the    Foundation 

Stone  of  a  Church     .     .         394 
Festivals   of    Dedication 

of  a  Church £95,  396 

Restoration  of  a  Church  397,  602 
Burial  of  the  Dead  39S-402,  608-610 
St.  Andrew  the  Apostle  .  403 
St.  Thomas  the  Apostle  .  404,  612 
The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul  405,  406 
Presentation  of  Christ  in 
the  Temple,  commonly 
called,    Purification    of 

B.  V.  Mary 407,  611 

St.  Matthias  the  Afostle  .  408,  613 
Annunciation  of  B.  V.  Mary  409 
St.  Mark  the  Evangelist  410 

|  Ss.  Philip  and  James  the 

j      Apostles 411 

;  St.  Barnabas  the  Apostle  412,  413 
Nativity  of  St.  John  Bap- 

I      tist 414,  415 

|  St.  Peter  the  Apostle  .  416,  417 
I  St.  James  the  Apostle  .  "  418 
|  St.       Bartholomew      the 

Apostle 419 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle  .420,  614, 
615 


St.      Michael     and     all 

Angels  ....  421-424,  616,  617 
St.  Luke  the  Evangelist  .  425 
Ss.   Simon  and  Jude    the 

Apostles 426 

:65-367     All  Saints'  Day    .     427-429,  013,  619 
(3)  ^3 


CONTENTS. 


HYMN 

Festivals  of  Apostles  430  432,  620 
Festivals  of  Evangelists        4 

434,  C21 
Festivals  of  Martyrs  asd 

other  Holy  Days  .     •     .    435-462 
For   School  and  College 

Use 576,  577 

Testivals  of  the  B.  V.  Mary  622 
Commemoration  of  Saints  623 
For  a  Teachers'  Meeting  530 

For  Theological  Colleges  581,  582 
For  Chup.ch  Workers  and 

Guilds 


HYMN 

For  a  Service  for  Working 

Men 534 

Service   of   Farewell   to 

Missionaries  or  Emigrants  589 
Missions  to  the  Jews  .  .  5v0,  501 
For  a  Flower  Service  .  598 
For  a  Bible  Class  ...  593 
For  a  Retreat  or  Quiet  Day  600 
For.  Church  Defence  .  .  603,  604 
For  Temperance  Meetings  605  607 
Litanies  ....  463-473,  624,  62o 
For.  Mission  Services  and 
Instructions S2S-638 


HYMNS. 


fHorttms. 

"  Early  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my 
prayer  unto  Thee." 

m  fNow  that  the  daylight  fills  the  sky, 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  God  on  high, 
That  He,  in  all  we  do  or  say, 
Would  keep  us  free  from  harm  to-day. 
May  He  restrain  our  tongues   from 

strife. 
And  shield  from  anger's  din  our  life, 
And  guard  with  watchful  care  our  eyes 
From  earth's  absorbing  vanities. 
0  may  our  inmost  hearts  he  pure, 
From  thoughts  of  folly  keptrsecure, 
And  pride  of  sinful  flesh  subdued 
Through  sparing  use  of  daily  food. 
So  we,  when  this  day's  work  is  o'er, 
And  shades  of  night  return  once  more, 
<  >ur  path  of  trial  safely  trod, 
Shall  give  the  glory  to  our  God. 
/All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
All  praise.  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

"  He  that  folloiveth  Me  shall  not  walk  in 
it  darkness,  but  shall  have  the  light 
*         of  lifer 

/O  Jesu,  Lord  of  light  and  grace, 
Thou  Brightness  of  the  Father's  Face, 
Thou  Fountain  of  eternal  light. 
True  Day  dispersing  .shades  of  night ; 
Come,  Very  Sun  of  heavenly  love, 
Come  in  Thy  radiance  from  above, 
And  shed  the  Holy  Spirit's  ray 
On  every  thought  and  sense  to-day. 
r»/So  we  the  Father's  help  will  claim, 
And  sing  the  Father's  glorious  Name, 
And  His  Almighty  grace  implore 
That  we  may  stand,  to  fall  no  more. 
May  He  our  actions  deign  to  bless, 
And  quench  the  darts  of  wickedness  ; 
In  life's  rough  ways  our  feet  defend, 
And  grant  us  patience  to  the  end. 
May  faith,  deep  rooted  in  the  soul, 
Subdue  our  flesh,  our  minds  control; 
May  guile  depart,  and  discord  cease, 
And  all  within  be  truth  and  peace. 
So  let  us  gladly  pass  the  day, 
Our  thoughts  as  pure  as  morning  ray, 
Our  faith  as  noontide  glowing  bright, 
Our  minds   undimm'd  by  shades  of 
night. 

( 


/All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

3  '*/  myself  will  awake  rigid  early. " 

/Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  oft' dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

mf  Redeem  thy  mis-spent  time  that's 
And  live  this  day  as  if  thy  last ;   [past, 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care  ; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 
Thy  conscience  as  the  noon-day  clear; 
Think  how  all-seeing  Goo  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  Angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praise  to  the  Eternal  King. 

Part  2. 
™/Glory  to  Thee  Who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh 'd  me  whilst  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake,  [wake, 
Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew  ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill    [will, 
Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do.  or  say ; 
That   all  my  powers,  with  all  their 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite,    [might, 

The  following  Doxclogy  should  be  sung  at 

the  end  of  either  1'art. 
/Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings 

flow, 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below, 
Praise  Him  above,  Angelic  host, 
Praise    Father,     Son*,    and    Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 

"  His  compassions  fail  not:  they  are  new 

4  every  morning:' 
to/New  every  morning  is  the  love 

I  Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove  : 

Through  sleep   and   darkness   safely 
j      brought, 

!  Restored   to  life,   and    power,   and 
1      thought. 
5  ) 


New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray  : 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 
New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of 

Heav'n. 
If  on  our  dailv  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find. 
New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 
The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  need  to  ask, 
Room  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 
To  brin?  us  daily  nearer  God. 
7?  Only,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above  ; 
cr  And  help  us.  this  and  every  day, 
mf  To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 
Amen. 

"  fVhztsoever  ye  do.  do  all  to  the  glory  of 

God," 
5  "  Do  all  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jems." 
wOIy  Father,  for  another  night 
p  Of  quiet  sleep  and  re^t, 
cr  For  all  the  joy  of  morning  light, 
t  Thy  Holy  Name  be  blest. 
?>?/Now  with  the  new-bom  day  I  give 

Mvself  anew  to  Thee, 
That  as  Thou  wiliest  I  mav  live, 

And  what  Thou  wiliest  be. 
What  e'er  I  do,  things  great  or  small, 

Whate'er  I  speak  or  frame, 
Thy  glory  mav  I  seek  in  all, 
p  Do  all  in  Jesus'  Name. 
wi/My  Father,  for  His  sake,  I  pray, 

Thv  child  accept  and  bless  ; 
And  lead  me  by  Thy  grace  to-day 

In  paths  of  righteousness.    Amen. 

"Hold  Thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe : 
yea,  my  delight  shall  be  ever  in  Thy 
Q         itututes." 

w  f  At  Thy  feet,  0  Christ,  we  lay 
Thine  own  gift  of  this  new  day  ; 
Doubt  of  what  it  holds  in  store 
Makes  us  crave  Thine  aid  the  more  ; 
Lest  it  prove  a  time  of  loss, 
Mark  it,  Saviour,  with  Thy  Cross. 
If  it  flow  on  calm  and  bright, 
Be  Thyself  our  chief  delight ; 
V  If  it  brinsr  unknown  distress, 
Good  is  all  that  Thou  canst  bless  ; 
cr  Onlv,  while  its  hours  begin. 
Pi  ay  we,  keep  them  clear  of  sin. 
m/We  in  part  our  weakness  know, 
And  in  part  discern  our  foe  ; 
Well  for  us,  before  Thine  Eyes 
All  our  danger  open  lies ; 
P  Turn  not  from  us,  while  we  plead 
Thy  compassions  and  our  need. 

(< 


>??/Fain  would  we  Thy  Word  embrace, 
Live  each  moment  011  Thy  trrace, 
All  our  selves  to  Thee  consign, 
Fold  up  all  our  wills  in  Thine. 
Think,  and  speak,  and  do,  and  be 
Simply  that  which  pleases  Thee. 
Hear  us,  Lord,  and  that  rieht  soon  : 
Hear,  and  grant  the  choicest  boon 
That  Thy  love  can  e'er  impart, 
Loyal  singleness  of  heart : 
/So  shall  this  and  ad  our  days, 
Christ   our   God,   show   forth   Thy 
praise.     Amen. 

"  Unto  you  thtt  fear  My  Xame  shall  thi 

7  Sun  of  Righteousness  cris,." 

/Christ,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 

Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise", 
Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night  ; 

Dayspring  from  on  high,  be  near; 

Daystar,  in  my  heart  appear.     * 
'•  p  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 
Unaccompanied  by  Thee ; 

Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 
1      Till  Thy  merev's  beams  I  see ; 

Till  they  inward  light  impart, 

Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

mf  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine. 
i      Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief ; 
j  Fill  me,  Radiancy  Divine, 
'      Scatter  all  my  unbelief -,  .   , 

,  cr  More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
/Shining  to  the  perfect  day.    Amen. 

;   "  I  have  t(t  God  always  before  me;  for  He 
is  on   my  right  hand,  therefore  I 

,  8         thall  lutfall." 
m  f  Forth  in  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  I  go, 
My  daily  labour  to  pursue ; 
Tiiee.  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know, 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 
The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assign 'd 
0  let  me  cheerfully  fulfil ; 
In  all  my  works  Thy  presence  find. 
And  prove  Thy  good  and  perfect  Will. 
Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 
Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see, 
And  labour  on  at  Thv  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee. 
p  Give  me  to  bear  Thy  easy  yoke, 
And  every  moment  watch  and  pray, 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look. 
cr  And  hasten  to  Thy  glorious  day  ; 
m'For  Thee  delightfully  employ 
Whate'er  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath 

given, 
And  run  my  course  with  even  ioy. 
And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  Heav'n. 

Amen. 
)     . 


THE  THIRD  HOUR. 


2TFje  CTljirTf  pjour, 

■  TJtey  were    all  filled   with   the   Holy 

9  Gust:' 

hi/Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Who  ever  One 
Aft  with  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  possess 
With  Thy  full  flood  of  holiness. 
In  will  and  deed,  by  heart  and  tongue, 
With  all  our  powers,  Thy  praise  be 

sung ; 
And  love  light  up  our  mortal  frame, 
Till  others  catch  the  living  flame. 

?  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 
hrough   Jesus   Christ   our    Lord 
most  High,  [Thee 

o-Who  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 
/Doth live  and  reign  eternally.  Amen. 

GTfce  Snitij  l^our, 

10  "  At  noonday  will  I  pray." 
mfO  God  of  truth,  0  Lord  of  might, 
Who  ord'rest  time  and  change  aright, 
Bright'ning   the  morn  with  golden 

gleams, 
Kindling  the  noonday's  fiery  beams ; 
Quench  Thou  in  us  the  flames  of  strife, 
From  passion's  heat  preserve  our  life, 
Our  bodies  keep  from  perils  free, 
And  give  our  souls  true  peace  in  Thee. 
p  Almightv  Father,  hear  our  cry 
Through   Jesus   Christ    our   Lord 

most  High,  [Thee 

cr  Who  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 
/Dothliveandreign eternally.  Amen. 

"The  hour  of  prayer,   being  the  ninth 

11  hour." 

m/O  God,  of  all  the  Strength  and 

Power, 
Who  dost,  Thyself  unmoved,  each  hour 
Through  all  its  changes  guide  the  day, 
From  early  morn  to  evening's  ray  ; 
Brighten  life's  eventide  with  light 
That  ne'er  shall  set  in  gloom  of  night, 
Till  we  a  holy  death  attain, 
And  everlasting  glory  gain. 
p  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  crv 
Through    Jesus   Christ   our   Lord 

most  High,  [Thee 

crWho  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 
/  Doth  live  and  reign  eternally.  Amen. 

(Fbmirtcj. 

12  "  The  Lord  was  my  stay." 
m/O  Strength  and  Stay  upholding 

all  creation,  [abide. 

Who   ever   dost   Thvself  unmoved 

Yet  day  by  day  the  light  in  due  gra- 

dation  [changes  guide 


p  Grant  to  life's  day  a  calm  unclouded 

ending,  [decay. 

An  eve  untouch'd  by  shadows  of 

The  brightness  of  a  holy  death-bed 

blending  [day. 

cr  With  dawning  glories  of  the  eternal 

wj/Hear  us,  0  Father,  gracious  and 

forgiving,  [Word. 

Thro1  Jesus  Christ  Thv  co-eternal 

Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  all 

things  living 

Now  and  to  endless  ages  art  adored. 

Amen. 


"  0  look  Thou  upon  1 
13  unto  7i 


'.  and  be  merciful 


t/As  now  the  sun's  declining  rays 

At  eventide  descend, 
P  So  life's  brief  day  U  linking  down 

To  its  appointed  end. 
Lord,  on  the  Cross  Thine  Arms  were 
stretch'd 

To  draw  Thy  people  nigh  ; 
O  grant  us  then  that  Cross  to  love, 
pp  And  in  those  Arms  to  die. 
/All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 

W  hile  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 

"Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal, 
invisible,   the  only    ivise     God,     be 

14  honour  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever." 
mfO  Trinity,  most  Blessed  Light, 

O  Unity  of  primal  Might, 
As  now  the  fiery  sun  departs,  [hearts. 
Shed  Thou  Thy  beams  within   our 
To  Thee  our  morning  song  of  praise, 
To  Thee  our  evening  prayer  we  raise  ; 
cr  Thee  may  our  heart  and  voice  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 
t>  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 
Through   Jesus   Christ    our   Lord 
most  High,  [Thee 

crWho  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 
/Doth  live  and  reign  eternally.  Amen. 

"  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror 

15  by  night. " 

mf  Before  the  ending  of  the  da}7, 
Creator  of  the  world,  we  pray     [keep 
That  Thou  with  wonted  love  wouldst 
Thy  watch  around  us  while  we  sleep. 
O  let  no  evil  dreams  be  near, 
Nor  phantoms  of  the  night  appear ; 
Our  ghostly  enemy  restrain, 
Lest  aught  of  sin  our  bodies  stain, 
jo  Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our    Lord 
most  High,  [Thee 

cr  Who  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 


From  hour  to   hour  thro'  all  its  '  /Doth  live  and  reign  eternally.  Amen. 
(7) 


;  Thou  shalt  not  b~  afraid  for  any  terror 
16  by  night." 

m  f  Now  that  the  daylight  dies  away, 

fey  all  Thy  grace  and  love. 
Thee,  Maker  of  the  world,  we  pray 

To  watch  our  bed  above. 
Let  dreams  depart  and  phantoms  fly, 

The  offspring  of  the  night, 
p  Keep  us,  like  shrines,  beneath  Thine 
m/Pure  in  our  foe's  despite.         [eye, 


This  grace  on  Thy  redeem'd  confer, 

Father,  co-equal  Sox, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  th-j  Comforter, 

Eternal  Three  in  Oxe.    Amen. 


mf  Worthiest  art  Thou  at  all  times  to 

be  sung 

With  undefined  tongue. 
/  Sox  of  our  God,  Giver  of  life,  (cr) 

Alone: 
ff  Therefore   in   all    the    world    Thy 

glories,  Lord,  they  own.    Amen. 


"  The  Lord  shall  be  thine  everlasting 
19  light." 

?>?/The    radiant  morn  hath   pass'd 

"away, 
And  spent  too  soon  her  gold?n  store ; 
The  shadows  of  departing  day 
p  Creep  on  once  more. 
,     .....  ,  ,    ,  j  Our  life  is  but  a  fading  dawn, 

'Let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  .  its  glorious  noon  how  quickly  past: 
17  ev  rung  \  _  .  ~ 

p     The  sun  is  sinking  fast, 

The  daylight  dies ; 
cr    Let  love  awake,  and  pay 

Her  evening  sacrifice. 
c     As  Christ  joon  the  Cross 
His  Head  incline  1. 
And  to  His  Father  s  hands 
His  parting  Soul  resign'd  : 
mf  So  now  herself  my  soul 
Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 

In  Whom  all  spirits  live  ; 
So  now  beneath  His  eye 

Would  calmly  rest, 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast, 


I  mfO  by  Thy  soul-inspiring  grace 
I  Uplift  our  hearts  :o  realms  on  high  ; 
i  Help  us  to  look  to  that  bright  place 

Beyond  the  sky  :— 
,  Where  light,  and  life,  and  joy.  and 
In  undivided  empire  reign,        [peace 
And  thronging  Angels  never  cease 

Their  deathless  strain  ;— 
/Where  Saints  are  clothed  in  spotless 
;      white, 

And  evening  shadow?  never  fall, 
.  Where  Thou.  Eternal  Light  of  Light, 
Art  Lord  of  alL    Amen. 


Save  that  His  Will  be  done, 

Whate'er  betide, 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 

In  Him  to  all  beside. 
*     Thus  would  I  live ;  yet  now 

Not  I,  but  He 
In  all  His  power  and  love 

Henceforth  alive  in  me, 
Oxe  Sacred  Trinity  ! 

Gxe  Lord  Divine ! 
Mav  I  ha  ever  His, 

And  He  for  ever  mine.   Amen. 

i3  'Tne  true  Light." 

/"Hail,  gladdening  Light,  of  His  pure 
elorv  pour'd 
Who    is   the    Immortal    Father, 
Heavenly,  Ble-t, 
p  Holiest  of  Holies,   Jescs  Christ, 
our  Lord. 
Now  we  are  come  to  the  sun's  hour 
of  rest, 
cr  The  lights  of  evening  round  us 

shine, 
/  We  hymn  the  Father,  Sox,  and 
Holy  Spirit  Divine. 


"  And  at  even,  when  the  sun  did  set,  they 
brought  unto  Him  nil  that  were  dis- 
eased, and  them  that  ware  possessed 

0rt       with  devils.     And  all  the  c'.tg  was 

20       gathered  togeth'-r  at  the  door. 

mf  Xt  even  ere  the  sun  was  set, 

The  sick,  O  Lord,  around  Thee  lay; 

j^  Oh.  in  what  divers  pains  they  met ! 
;  /Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  away  ! 
;  mf  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we 
:  Oppress'd  with  various  ills  draw  near; 

Wh  t'  if  Thy  Form  we  cannot  see? 

cr  We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art 
i      here. 
1  mf  0  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel ; 

For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 
I  And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 

And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had  ; 

And  some  have  found  the  world  is  vain, 
.  Yet  from  the  world  they  break  not 
!      free;  [pain, 

And  some  have  friends  who  give  them 

Yet  have  not  sought  a  friend  in  Thee  ; 

And  none,  0  Lo?n.  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin  ; 

And  they,  who  fain  would  serve  Thee 
best, 
j  Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 
I  8  ) 


O  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  Man  ; 
Thou  hast  been   troubled,  tempted, 

tried ; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  that  shame  would 

hide; 
/Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power ; 
No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall; 
p  Hear,  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
cr  And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 

Amen. 

"  It  is  Thou,  Lord,  only,  that  makest  me 
21  dwell  in  safety." 


dim  The  hours  of  dark  may  he 
p  0  Jesu.  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
crAnd  guard  me  through  {dim)  the 

coming  night. 
mf  The  joys  of  day  are  over ; 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee, 
cr   And  ask  Thee  that  offrnceless 
dim  The  hours  of  dark  may  be : 
p  0  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
cr  And  guard  me  through  (dim)  the 

coming  night. 
mf  The  toils  of  day  are  over; 

I  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
cr  And  ask  that  free  from  peril 
dim  The  hours  of  dark  may  be : 
p  O  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
crAnd  guard  me  through  (dim)  the 

coming  night. 
mf  Be  Thou  my  soul's  preserver. 
For  Thou  alone  dost  know 
cr   How  many  are  the  perils 
dim  Through*  which  I  have  to  go  : 
p  O  loving  Jesl",  hear  my  call, 
crAnd  guard  and  save  me  (dim)  from 

them  all.    Amen. 

22    "  *4t  evening  time  it  shall  be  light." 
mf  Holy  Father,  cheer  cur  way 
With  Thy  love's  j  orpetual  ray : 
Grant  us*  every  closing  day 

Light  at  evening  time. 
r>  Holy  Saviour,  calm  our  fears 
When  earth's  brightness  disappears ; 
cr  Grant  us  in  our  latter  years 

Light  at  evening  tinie. 
p  Holy  Spirit,  be  Thou  nigh 
When  in  mortal  pains  we  lie ; 
cr  Grant  us,  as  we  come  to  die. 

Light  at  evening  time. 
m/Hoi.v,  Blessed  Trinity, 
Darkness  is  not  dark  with  Thee; 
Those  Thou  keej>est  always  see 

Light  at  evening  time.    Amen. 


I  /Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 

I  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 

Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 

Beneath  Thy  own  Almighty  wings. 

'  w/Forgive me.LoRD.forThy dearSo>\ 

The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
I  That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I  I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 
Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed : 
p  Teach  me  to  die.  that  so  I  may 
cr  Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 
/'  0  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, ' 
And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  evelids 
close,  [make 

cr  Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 
m/When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 
My    soul    with    heavenly    thoughts 

supply  ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 
/Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings 

flow, 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below, 
Praise  Him  above.  Angelic  host. 
Praise    Father,    Son,    and    Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 

24  "  -dbide  with  ns." 

w/Sun  of  my  soul.  Thou  Saviour  dear, 

It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near : 

0  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 

To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

v  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 

My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 

For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

I  mf  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 

!  For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 

;  v  Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  d'e. 
mf  If  some  poor  wand'ring  child  of 

Thine 
Have  spurn'd  to-day  the  voice  Divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 
Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless 

store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night 
p  Like  infant's  slumbers,    pure   and 

light. 
cr  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we 

wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we 
/Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love    [take , 
We  lose  ourselves  in  Heav'n  above. 
Amen 

9) 


and 

(cr) 


25  "I  will  lay  me  down  in  vcace,  and    p  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my 

.rr^.  take  my  rest"  closing  eyes; 

?»/Through  the  day  Thy  love  has     cr  Shine   through    the    gloom,    and 
spared  us ; 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest : 
p     Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be  ; 

Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 
w/Pilgrims    here    on    earth,    and 
strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes ; 
L  b  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers ; 
In  Thine  Arms  may  we  repose, 
And,  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
p     Rest  with  Thee  in  Heaven  at  last 
Amen. 

26  "  He  shall  give   His  Angels  charge 

over  thee." 
mfGoD,    that    madest     earth    and 

Darkness  and  light ;       [heaven, 
p  Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night ; 
May  Thine  Angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 

This  livelong  night. 
m/Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleep- 
p       And,  when  we  die.  [ing, 

er  May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 
p       All  peaceful  lie :  [wake  us, 

'//(/When   the  last   dread  call   shall 
Do  not  Thou  our  God  forsake  us, 
/But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high.    Amen. 

27  "Abide  with  us;   for  it  is  toward 

evening,  and  the  day  is  far  spent." 

mf  Abide  with  me;   fast   falls  the 

eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with 

me  abide ;  [flee, 

When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts 
/Help  of  the  helpless,   (p)  O  abide 

with  me. 


point  me  to  the  skies ; 
/  Heaven's     morning     breaks, 

earth's  vain  shadows  flee  : 
In  life,   (p)  in   death,  0  Lord, 

abide  with  me.    Amen. 
28  "  The  Lord  is  my  light." 

???/ Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go; 

Thy  Word  into  our  minds  instil, 

cr  And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to 

glow 

With  lowlv  love  and  fervent  will. 

/Through life's  long  day  and  death'3 

dark  night, 
p  0  gentle  Jesus,  (cr)  be  our  Light. 
P  The  day  is  done,  its  hours  have  run, 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 

The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 

/Through  life's  long  day  and  death's 

dark  night, 
p  0  gentle  Jesus,  (cr)  be  our  Light. 
mf  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil 
ways 
True  absolution  and  release ; 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
/Through  life's  long  day  and  death's 

dark  night, 
p  0  gentle  Jesus,  (cr)  be  our  Light. 
/Do  more  than  pardon ;  give  us  joy, 

Sweet  fear,  and  sober  liberty, 
And  simple  hearts  without  alloy 
That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  andtdeath's 

dark  night, 
p  0  gentle  Jesus,  (cr)  be  our  Light. 
P  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ;      _ 
cr  0  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad : 
Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  All. 
P  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  !  Through  life's  long  day  and  death's 


day :  [away ; 

Earth's  joys  grow  dim.  its  glories  pass 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 
mfO  Thou,  Who  changest  not,  (jj) 

abide  with  me. 
rnfl  need  Thy  Presence  every  passing 

hour ; 
cr  What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the 

tempter's  power  ?  [can  be  ? 

Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay 
/Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord, 

(p)  abide  with  me. 
/I  fear  no  foe  with  Thee  at  hand  to 

bless  ;  [bitterness ;  . 

Ills  have  no  weight,  and   tears   no     0  Holy  Ghost,  Who  by  Thy  power 
Where    is    death's    sting?      Where,      The  Church  elect  dost  sanctify, 

Grave,  thv  victorv?  Seal  us  this  night,  and  hour  by  hour 

I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me.  I  Our  hearts  and  members  purify. 
(  10) 


dark  night, 
p  0  gentle  Jesus,  (cr)  be  our  light. 
Amen. 

"  God,  ev.n  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  Hit 
29  blessing." 

mfO  Father,  Who  didst  all  things 
make  [Will, 

That  Heaven  and  earth  might  do  Thy 
Bless  us  this  night  for  Jesus  sake, 
And  for  Thy  work  preserve  us  still. 
0  Sok,  Who  didst  redeem  mankind, 
And  set  the  captive  sinner  free, 
Keep  us  this  night  with  peaceful  mind, 
That  we  may  safe  abide  in  Thee. 


EVENING. 

/To  Father,  Sox.  .and  Holy  Ghost,  '  p  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our 
The  God  Whom  Heaven  and  earth 

adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  Angel-host 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.  Amen. 


"  Andall  the  Angela  stood  round  about  the 

30  throne  .  .  .  and  worshipped  God." 
For  Festivals. 

mf  Our  day  of  praise  is  done; 

p  The  evening  shadows  fall : 

cr  But  pass  not  from  us  with  the  sun, 

True  Light  that  lightenest  all. 
/Around  the  Throne  on  high, 

Where  night  can  never  he. 
The  white-robed  harpers  of  the  sky 

Bring  ceaseless  hymns  to  Thee. 
p  Too  faint  our  anthems  here  ; 

Too  soon  of  praise  we  tire :      [clear 
cr  But  oh,  the  strains  how  full  and 

Of  that  eternal  choir ! 
mf  Yet,  Lord,  to  Thy  dear  Will 

If  Thou  attune  the  heart, 
We  in  Thine  Angels'  music  still 

May  bear  our  lower  part. 
'Tis  Thine  each  soul  to  calm, 

Each  wayward  thought  reclaim, 
And  make  our  life  a  daily  psalm 

Of  glory  to  Thy  Name. 
cr  A  little  while,  and  then 

Shall  come  the  glorious  end  ; 
/And  songs  of  Angels  and  of 'men 

In  perfect  praise  shall  blend.  Amen. 

"  The  Lord  sliall  give  His  people  the  bless- 

31  ing  of  peace." 

At  the  End  of  Divine  Service. 
wi/ Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name 

we  raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of 

praise ; 
We   stand    to    bless   Thee    ere    our 

worship  cease : 
yThen,   lowly   kneeling,    wait    Thy 

word  of  peace. 
Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  home- 
ward way ; 
ra/With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall 

end  the  day ; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the 

hearts  from  shame. 
That  in  this  house  have  call*d  upon 

Thy  Name. 
p  Grant  us  Thy  peace,    Lord,  thro' 

the  coming  night ; 
cr  Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into 

light; 
/From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy 

children  free. 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to 

Thee. 


earthly  life,  [in  strife ; 

cr  Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay 
zn/Then,  when  Thy  Voice  shall  bid 

our  conflict  cease," 
p  Call  us,  0  Lord,  .to  Thine  eternal 

peace.    Amen. 

32  "  0  God,  TJtou  art  my  God." 

At  the  End  of  Divine  Service. 
m/AND  now  the  wants  are  told,  that 

Thy  children  to  Thy  knee ;  [brought 
Here  lingering  still,  we  ask  for  nougnt, 

But  simply  worship  Thee. 
The  hope  of  Heaven's  eternal  days 

Absorbs  not  all  the  heart 
That  gives  Thee  glory,  love,  and  praise. 

For  being  what  Thou  art. 
For  Thou  art  God,  the  One,  the  Same, 

O'er  all  things  high  and  bright ; 
And  round  us,  when  we  speak  Thy 
Name, 

There  spreads  a  heaven  of  light. 
pO  wondrous  peace,  in   thought  to 

On  excellence  Divine  ;  [dwell 

To  know  that  nought  in  man  can  tell 

How  fair  Thy  beauties  shine  I 
/O  Thou,  above  all  blessing  blest, 

O'er  thanks  exalted  far, 
dim  Thy  very  greatness  is  a  rest 

To  weaklings  as  we  are ; 
m/For  when  we  feel  the  praise  of  Thee 

A  task  beyond  our  powers, 
We  say,  "A  perfect  God  is  He, 

And  He  is  fully  ours." 
/All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 

Suntiap. 

33  "  In  Thy  light  shall  we  see  light* 
Morning. 

/Morn  of  morns,  and  day  of  days  ! 
Beauteous  were  thv  new-born  rays  : 
Brighter  yet  from  death's  dark  prison 
Christ,  the  Light  of  lights,  is  r  sen. 
He  commanded,  and  His  Word 
Death  and  the  dread  chaos  heard  : 
dim  Oh,  shall  we,  more  deaf  than  they, 
In  the  chains  of  darkness  stay  ? 
7>*Nature  yet  in  shadow  lies  ; 
cr  Let  the  sons  of  light  arise, 
mf  And  prevent  the  morning  rays 
W  ith  sweet  canticles  of  praise. 
*  While  the  dead  world  sleeps  around, 
Let  the  sac-red  temples  sound 
Law,  and  prophet,  and  blest  psalm 
Lit  with  holy  light  so  calm. 


(11) 


Unto  hearts  in  slumber  weak 
Let  the  heavenly  trumpet  speak : 
And  a  newer  walk  express 
Their  new  life  to  righteousness. 
Grant  us  this,  and  with  us  be, 
0  Thou  Fount  of  charity, 
Thou  Who  dost  the  Spirit  give, 
Bidding  the  dead  letter  live. 
/Glory  to  the  Father,  Sox, 
And  to  Thee.  0  Holy  Ohk, 
By  Whose  quickening  Breath  Divine 
Our  dull  spirits  burn  and  shine.  Amen. 
"  And  God  said,  Let  there  be  light:  and 
there  was  hjht .  .  .  And  the  evening 
34      "'♦ '  f^c  mcming  were  the  first  dag." 
MOKBIKO. 

/Oh  this  day,  the  first  of  days, 

God  the  Father's  Name  we  praise  ; 

Who.  creation's  Lord  and  Spring, 

Did  the  world  from  darkness  bring. 

On  this  day  the  Eternal  Sox 

Over  death  His  triumph  won; 

On  this  day  the  Spirit  came 

With  His  gi:ts  of  living  flame. 

0  that  fervent  love  to-day 

May  in  every  heart  have  sway, 

Teaching  us  to  praise  aright 

God  the  Source  of  life  and  light. 

V  Father.  Wiio  didst  fashion  me 

image  of  Thyself  to  be, 

Fill  me  with  Thy  love  Divine, 

Let  my  every  thought  be  Tliine. 

Holy  Jesus,  may  I  be 

Dead  and  buried  here  with  Thee  ; 

cr  And.  by  love  inflamed,  arise 

Unto  Thee  a  sacrifice. 

mf  Thou  Who  dost  all  gifts  impart, 

Shine,  Sweet  Spirit,  in  my  heart, 

Best  of  gifts  Thyself  bestow  ; 

Make  me  burn  Thy  love  to  know. 

God.  the  Blessed  Three  in  Oxe, 

Dwell  within  mv  heart  alone ; 

Thou  dost  give  Thyself  to  me, 

P  May  I  give  myself  to  Thee.     Amen. 

"  Thi3  is  the  day  whieh  the  Lord  hath 
35  made." 

m/AGAi>-  the  Lord's  own  day  is  here, 

The  day  to  Christian  people  dear. 
As,  week  by  week,  i:  bids  them  tell 
/  How  Jests  rose  from  death  and  hell. 
rnf  For  by  His  flock  their  Lord  de- 
clared 
His  Resurrection  should  be  shared  ; 
And  we  who  trust  in  Him  to  save 
/With  Him  are  risen  from  the  grave. 
■mf  We.  one  and  all.  of  Him  possess'd, 
Are  with  exceeding  treasures  bless'd; 
For  all  He  did.  and  all  He  bare, 
He  gives  us  as  cur  own  to  share. 

( 


Eternal  glory,  rest  on  high, 
A  blessed  immortality, 
True  peace  and  gladness,  and  a  throne, 
Are  all  His  gifts,  and  all  our  own. 
/And  therefore  unto  Thee  we  sing, 
0  Lord  of  peace,  Eternal  King ; 
Thy  love  we  praise,  Thy  Name  adore, 
Both  on  this  day  and  evermore. 

Amen. 
36        "  The  first  dag  of  the  Meek ' - 
/O  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
0  balm  of  cafe  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright  ; 
On  thee  the  high  and  lowly. 

Before  the  Eternal  Throne, 
Sing  Holy,  Holy.  Holy, 

To  the  great  Three  in  0>"E. 
On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth  ; 
On  thee  for  our  salvation 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth  ; 
On  thee  our  Lord  victorious 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  ; 
And  thus  on  thee  most  glorious 

A  triple  light  was  given. 
p  Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 

In  life's  dry  dreary  sand ; 
From  thee,  like  Pisgah's  mountain, 

We  view  our  promised  land  ; 
A  day  of  sweet  refection, 

A  day  of  holy  love, 
cr  A  day  of  resurrection 

From  earth  to  things  above. 
vi f  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  Manna  falls, 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  Gospel-light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  scul-refreshing  streams. 
New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  dav  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  Rest  "remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest ; 
/To  Hoi.y  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father,  and  to  Su>- ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  Blest  Three  in  Use. 

Amen. 

"  I  teas  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lcrd'$ 

37  day-:' 

to/This  is  the  dav  of  light : 

Let  there  be  light  to-day  ; 
0  Dav-spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 

And  chase  its  gloom  away. 
p  This  is  the  day  of  rest  : 

Our  failing  strength  renew  ; 
On  wean  brain  and  troubled  breast 

Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 
12    ) 


This  Is  the  day  of  peace : 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  till ;       [cease, 
cr  Bid  Thou   the    blasts   of  discord 
dim  The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 
p  This  is  the  dav  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  to  Heav n  draw  near  ; 
cr  Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee 

Come  down  to  meet  us  here,  [there, 
/This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  Breath, 
And  wake   dead   souls  to  love   and 
praise, 

0  Vanquisher  of  death.    Amen. 

"  The  dau  is  Thine,  and  the  night  it 
38  Thine:' 

Evening. 
mf  Blest  Creator  of  the  light, 
Waking  day  with  radiance  oright, 
Thou  didst  o'er  the  forming  earth 
Give  the  golden  light  its  birth. 
Shade  of  eve  with  morning  ray 
Took  from  Thee  the  name  of  day ; 
Darkness  now  is  drawing  nigh ; 
Listen  lo  our  humble  cry. 
7>  May  we  ne'er  by  guilt  depress'd 
Lose  the  wav  to  endless  rest ; 
Nor  with  idle  thoughts  and  vain 
Bind  our  souls  to  earth  again. 
cr  Rather  may  we  heavenward  rise 
Where  eternal  treasure  lies; 
Purified  by  grace  within, 
Hating  every  deed  of  sin. 
p  Holy  Father,  hear  our  cry  [High. 
cr  Through  Thy  Son  our  Lord  most 
/  Whom  our  thankful  hearts  adore 
With  the  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 

fHcmtmg. 

"And  Cod  made  the  firmament,  and  di- 
vided the  waters  which  were  under 
the  firmament  from  the  waters 
which  were  above  the  firmament. 
.  .  .  And  the  evening  and  the  mom- 
39  i)l9  u'ere  the  second  day." 
mf  Sing  we  the  glory  of  our  God, 

Who  on  the  second  day 
Spread  out  the  firmament  above, 

His  wonders  to  display. 
There,  floating  in  the  blue  expanse, 

The  watery  clouds  we  view,   [mand 
Whence  fruitful  showers  at  His  com- 

The  thirsty  soil  bedew. 
How  fair  an  image  of  the  grace 

Which  Thou,  Lord,  dost  impart, 
Like  morning  dew  or  gentle  rain, 

To  gladden  every  heart. 
And  when  the  faithful  soul  drinks  in 

Those  showers  with  blessings  rife, 
cr  A  well  of  water  springeth  up 

To  everlasting  life. 


/Chappy  saints,  on  whom  are  pcur'cf- 

Such  treasures  from  t.bove  ! 
p  Lord,  may  they  ne'er  forgetful  be, 

But  render  love  for  love. 
/To  God,  Who  freely  loved  us  first, 

All  might,  all  glory  be  : 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Through  all  eternity.    Amen. 

flTuestJag. 

"  And  God  said,  Let  the  waters  under  the 
heaven  be  gathered  together,  unto  one 
place,  and  let  the  dry  land  appear : 
and  it  was  so.  .  .  .  And  the  evening 

40  a,)ld  the  morning  were  the  third  day.'' 

w/Thou  spakest,  Lord,  and  into  one 

The  floods  together  flow'd  : 
Freed  from  its  watery  veil,  the  land 

Its  verdant  pastures  show'd. 
O  Father,  Who  the  earth  hast  given 

Cur  place  of  toil  to  be, 
Knit  all  within  its  one  wide  bound 

In  one  true  charity. 
Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 

We  seek  a  home  above. 
Where  Thou  wilt  gather  in  Thine  own 

Who  live  in  holy  love. 
p  Unloving  souls,  with  deeds  of  ill 

And  words  of  angry  strife, 
Shall  never,  Lord,  Thy  glory  see,. 

Nor  win  the  heavenly  life. 
The  earth  itself  from  day  to  day 

Their  burden  scarce  sustains, 

And  yearns,  in  travail,  to  be  free 

From  dark  corruption's  chains. 

Yea,  we  too  groan  within  ourselves, 

And  that  adoption  wait 
For  which  the  Holy  Spirit's  seal 

Did  us  predestinate. 
/  Eternal  glory  be  ascribed   - 

To  God,  the  One  in  Three, 
By  Whom  is  pour'd  into  our  hearts 
The  grace  of  charity.    Amen. 


(13) 


"And  God  said,  Let  there  be  lights  in  the- 

firmament  of  ihe  heaven  .  .  .  and 

it  was  so.  .  .  .  And  the  evening  and 

41       the  meriting  were  the  fourth  day:' 

mf  New  wonders  of  Thy  mighty  hand 

Lord,  we  to-day  admire, 
Writ  on  the  firmament  above 

In  glittering  orbs  of  fire. 
The  sun  is  ruler  of  the  day, 

The  silver  moon  of  night. 
The  starry  hosts  adorn  the  sky 

In  order 'd  ranks  of  light. 
But  e'en  that  glorious  sun  must  set, 

And  knows  his  going  down, 
That  silver  moon  must  wax  and  wanfr 

The  stars  their  courses  own. 


WEDNESDAY. 


Still  in  an  ever-changing  round 

The  daylight  comes  and  goes  ; 
/ 1  ut  Thou  art  evermore  the  Same, 

No  change  Thy  mercy  knows. 
wufWhy   waver    then    our   troubled 

Thine  is  a  Father's  care;  [hearts'/ 
cr  And  they,  eternal  life  who  seek, 

Eternal  iite  shall  share. 
/  All  praise,  all  glorv  be  ascribed 

To  God  the  One  in  Three, 
Who  bids  us  cast  our  care  on  Him, 

To  Him  for  comfort  flee.    Amen. 

5Tfjttrj3tiag, 

*"And  God  said.  Let  the  waters  bring  forth 

abundantly    the    mowing    creature 

that  hath  life,  and  fowl  that  may 

fly  above  the  earth.   .   .   And    the 

,  ntd  the  morning  were  the 

42  fifth  dag" 

?h/Thk   fish  in  wave,  the  bird   on 

God  bade  the  waters  bear ;     [wing, 
Each  for  our  mortal  body's  food 

His  gracious  hands  prepare. 
But  other  food,  of  richer  cost, 

The  immortal  spirit  needs : 
Bj  faith  it  lives  on  even-  word 

That  from  His  mouth  proceeds. 
Faith  springing  from  the  Blood  of 

Has  flow'd  o'er  even*  land ;  [Christ 
And  sinners,  through  the  vanquished 

Bow  down  to  its  command,  [world 
Its  light  the  joy  of  Heav'n  reveals 

To  hearts  made  pure  within  ; 
And  bids  them  seek  by  worthy  deeds 

Eternal  crowns  to  win. 
/By   faith   the   saints   of  old   were 

The  lion's  wrath  to  tame  ;     [strong 
By  faith    they  spurn'd   the  tyrant's 
threats, 

And  scorn 'd  the  raging  flame. 
p  Lord,  grant  that  we  the  path  may 
tread 

Whereon  its  light  doth  shine  : 
cr  And  gather,  as  we  onward  go, 

The  fruits  of  love  Divine. 
/  0  praise  the  Father  ;   praise  the 
sos. 

On  Whose  most  precious  Blood 
Rests  all  our  faith  :  and  praise  to  Him 

Who  wich  Them  Both  is  God. 

Amen. 

jTritiag. 

"And  God  said,  Let  Us  maJce  man  in  Our 
image.  .  .  .  And  the  evening  and 

43  the  morning  were  the  sixth  day." 
r??/ To-day,  0  Lord,  a  holier  work 

Thy  secret  counsels  frame. 
A  kins  to  rule  Thv  new-made  world, 
To  praise  Thy  glorious  Name. 


Thou     formest    man :     Th*.-    Spirit 

Lite  into  dust  of  earth  :      [breathes 
Man,  in  Thine  own  true  Image  made, 

From  Thee  receives  his  birth. 
And  henceforth  he  dominion  holds 

O'er  all  in  earth  and  sea ; 
Yet  mindful  whence  his  being  came 

Must  humbly  walk  with  Thee. 
p  Alas  !  his  wilful  heait  rebels 

Against  Thv  gentle  swav  ; 
Proud  dust  of  earth  would  fain  be 

The  God  Whom  all  obey.  [like 

0  griefs  and  sorrows  numberless, 

Which  hence  the  world  o'erspread  ; 
Jesu,  Thy  mercy  succour'd  us, 

Or  hope  itself  had  fled. 
/  0  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Sox 

W  ho  saved  us  by  His  death. 
And  Hoi.v  Ghost  Who  quickens  us 

With  His  life-giviug  breath.  Amen. 

£atitrtian. 

"And  on  the  seventh  day  God  ended  His 

44  work  which  He  had  made.'' 

mf  Six  days  of  labour  now  are  past ; 

Thou  restest,  Holt  God  ; 
And  of  Thy  finish 'd  work  hast  said 

That  all  is  very  good.  .- 
Yet  while  the  seventh  dav  is  bless 'd, 

Hallow'd  for  rest  Divine, 
Behold,  a  new  creation  needs 

That  mighty  power  of  Thine. 
Ten  thousand  voices  praise  Thy  Name 

In  earth  and  sea  and  skv  ; 
One  sinner  by  his  sin  has  marr'd 

The  blissful  harmony. 
p  0  Lord,  create  man's  heart  anew, 

The  heart  of  stone  remove : 
cr  Then  hymns  of  praise  again  shall 

The  fruits  of  holy  love.  [rise. 

mfO  for  the  songs  that  Thou  wilt 
bless, 

Where  heart  and  voice  a?ree  : 
0  for  the  prayers  that  plead  aright 

With  Thy  dread  Majesty. 
/All  praise  to  God,  the  Three  in 

Who  high  in  glorv  reigns :       [One, 
Who  by  His  Word  hath  all  tilings 
made. 

And  by  His  Word  sustains.    Amen. 

"  Which  cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out 

45  of  his  chamber.'1 

mf  Creator  of  the  starrv  height, 
Thy  people's  everlasting  Light. 

Jesu,  Redeemer  of  us  all.  [call. 

P  Hear  Thou  Thy  servants  when  they 

Thou,  sorrowing  at  the  helpless  cry 
Of  all  creation  doom'd  to  die. 

cr  Didst  save  our  lost  and  cuiltv  race 
By  healing  gifts  of  heaveniv  grace. 


(14) 


m/WheXi  earth  was  near  its  evening 

hour, 
Thou  didst,  in  love's  redeeming  power, 
Like  bridegroom  from  his  chamber, 

come 
Forth  from  a  Virgin-mother's  womb. 
/At  Thy  great  Name,  exalted  now, 
All  knees  in  lowly  homage  bow  ; 
All  things  in  Heav'n  and  earth  adore, 
And  own  Thee  King  for  evermore. 
p  To  Thee,  0  Holy  One,  we  pray, 
Our  Judge  in  that  tremendous  clay, 
Ward  off,  while  yet  we  dwell  below, 
The  weapons  of  our  crafty  foe. 
/To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sox, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Praise,  honour,  might,  and  glory  be 
From  age  to  age  eternally.     Amen. 

"  His  n 

46 

mfO     Heavenly     Word,    Eternal 

Light, 
Begotten  of  the  Father's  Might, 
Who,  in  these  latter  days,  art  born 
For  succour  to  a  world  forlorn  ; 
Our  hearts  enlighten  from  above, 
And  kindle  with  Thine  own  true  love  ; 
That  we,  who  hear  Thy  call  to-day, 
May  cast  earth's  vanities  away. 

And  when  as  JudgeThou  drawest  nigh, 
The  secrets  of  all  hearts  to  try ; 
pWhen   sinners   meet   their    awful 
doom,  [home ; 

cr  And  Saints  attain  their  heavenly 
P  0  let  us  not,  for  evil  past, 
Be  driven  from  Thy  Face  at  last ; 
rr  But  with  the  blessed  evermore 
Behold  Thee,  love  Thee,  and  adore. 
/To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Praise,  honour,  might,  and  glory  be 
From  age  to  age  eternally.     Amen. 

"  Now  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of 
47  sleep." 

f  Hark  !  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding ; 

"Christ  is  nigh,* it  seems  to  say  ; 
"  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 

O  ye  children  of  the  day  ! " 
Waken 'd  by  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise  ; 
Christ,  her  Sun,  all  ill  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

?»r*Lo  !  the  Lame,  so  long  expected, 
Comes   with  pardon   down    from 
Heav'n  ; 
dim  Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forgiven  ; 

|1 


w/That  when  next  He  comes  with 


glory, 

A<:   Iti'r 


p  And  the  world  is  wrapp'd  in  fear, 
cr  With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 

And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 
/  Honour,  glory,  might,  and  blessing 

To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
With  the  Everlasting  Spirit, 

While  eternal  ages  run.    Amen. 
"  Tell  ye  the  daughter  ofSion,  Behold,  thy 
43  King  cometh  unto  thee.'' 

mf  The  Advent  of  our  King 

Our  prayers  must  now  employ, 
And  we  must  hymns  of  welcome  sing 

In  strains  of  holy  joy. 
p  The  Everlasting  Son 

Incarnate  deigns  to  be ; 
Himself  a  servant's  form  puts  on, 
cr  To  set  His  servants  free. 
mf  Daughter  of  Sion,  rise 

To  meet  thy  lowly  King : 
Nor  let  thy  faithless  heart  despise 
p  The  peace  He  comes  to  bring. 
mf  As  Judge,  on  clouds  of  light, 

He  soon  will  come  again, 
And  His  true  members  all  unite 

With  Him  in  Heav'n  to  reign. 

Before  the  dawning  clay 

Let  sin's  dark  deeds  be  "gone  ; 
The  old  man  ail  be  put  away, 

The  new  man  all  put  on. 
/  All  glory  to  the  Son 

Who  comes  to  set  us  free, 
With  Father,  Spirit,  ever  One, 

Through  all  eternity.    Amen. 
49  "  The  Redeemer  shall  come  to  Zion." 
mj  O  come,  0  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel, 
p  That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 
L'ntU  the  Son  of  God  appear, 
ff    Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel. 
tr.f  0  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny ; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
crAnd  give  them  victory  o  erthe grave. 
ff    Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel. 
w/O  come,  Thou  Day-spring,  come 

and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here  ; 
Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night, 
Anddeath's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
ff    Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel. 
mf  0  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home : 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 
ff    Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  ~>  Israel. 


mf  O  come,  0  come,  Thou  Lord  of 
Might, 

"Who  to  Thv  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height, 
In  ancient  tinu-s  didsc  stive  the  law 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
ff  Rejoice]  Rejoice!  Emmanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel.  Amen. 
"  The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness, 
Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make 
50      His  paths  straight." 
f  On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh  ; 
Awake,  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  of  the  King  of  kings. 
tnf  Then   cleansed   be   every  breast 

from  sin  ; 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  within; 
Prepare  we  in  our  hearts  a  home, 
Where  such  a  mighty  Guest  may  come. 
For  Thou  art  our  Salvation.  Lo  :d. 
Our  Refuge,  an  J  our  great  Reward  : 
dtmWithoutThy  grace  we  waste  away, 
Like  flowers  that  wither  and  decay. 
p  To  heal  the  sick  stretch  out  Thine 

Hand, 
And  bid  the  fallen  sinner  stand ;  [store 
cr  Shine  forth,  and  let  Thy  light  re- 
Earth's  own  true  loveliness  once  more. 
f  All  praise,  Eternal  Son.  to  Thee 
Whose  Advent  doth  Thy  people  free, 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen. 
"Behold,  He  cometh   with  clouds,-    and 
every  eye  shall  see  Him,  and  they 
51      also  which  pierced  Him." 
tnf   Lo !  He  comes  with  clouds  de- 
scending, 

Once  for  favour 'd  sinners  slain  ; 
/Thousand  thousand  Saints  attending 

Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train  : 
Alleluia ! 

Christ  appears  on  earth  ag  iin. 
mf  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ;    |  Him. 
P  Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold 

Pierced  and  nail'd  Him  to  the  Tree, 
pp      Deeply  wailing, 
P   Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 
in f  Those  dear  tokens  of  His  Passion 

Still  His  dazzling  Bodv  bears, 
cr  Cause  of  endless  exultation 

To  His  ransoin'd  worshippers  : 
mf      With  what  rapture 

Gaze  we  on  those  glorious  scars  1 
/  Yea.  Amen,  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  Throne  : 
^Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory : 

Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own  : 
ff         Alleluia ! 

Thou  shalt  reign,  and  Thou  alone. 
Amen. 
( 


"  The  Lord  Himself  shall  descend  fr->m 
heaven  vnth  a  sriont,  with  the  voice 
of  the    Archangel,    and    with    the 
52      trump  of  God." 
mf  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and 
hear? 
The  end  of  thing;  create  1 : 
The  Judge  of  all  men  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
if  The   trumpet   sounds,    the    graves 

restore 
The  dead  which  they  contain'd  be- 
fore ; 
p  Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 
/The  dead  in  Christ  are  first  to  rise 

At  that  last  trumpet's  soundin  ; ; 

Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  :;ki  is, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding : 

No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay ; 

His  Proience  sheds  eternal  da v 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

p  The  ungodly,  fiil'd  with  guilty  fears, 
Behold  His  wrath  prevailing ; 

In  woe  they  rise,  but  all  their  tears 
And  sighs  are  unavailing  : 

?p  The  dav  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
rembling    they   stand    before    His 

Throne, 
All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 
mf  Great  Judge,  to  Thee  our  prayers 
we  pour. 
In  deep  abasement  bending ; 
0  shield  us  through  that  last  dread 
hour, 
Thy  wondrous  love  extending  : 
cr  May  we.  in  this  our  trial  dav, 
With  faithful  hearts  Thy  word'obev. 
And  thus   prepare  to  meet  Thee. 
Amen. 

"  He  hath  sent  Me  to  b'md  up  the  broken- 
hearted, to  proclaim   liberty  to  the 
53      captives." 

f  Hark  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour 
comes. 

The  Saviour  promised  long: 
Let  even-  heart  prepare  a  throne, 

And  every  voice  a  song. 
He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 

The  iron  fetters  yield. 
p  He   comes,    the   broken  heart   tc 
bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 

To  bless  the  humble  poor. 
/"Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  peace, 

Thv  welcome  shall  proclaim : 
And  Heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 

With  Thv  beloved  Name.    Amen. 
16) 


ADVENT. 


54    "  1  tleejp,  but  my  heart  wdkeih." 

For  a  late  Evening  Service. 
p  Wheh  shades  of  night  around  us 

close. 
And  weary  limbs  in  sleep  repose, 
The  faithful  soul  awake  may  be. 
And  longing  sigh,  0  Lord,  "to  Thee. 
r»/Thou  true  Desire  of  nations,  hear, 
Thou   Word  of  God    Thou  Saviour 
In  pity  heed  our  humble  cries,  Ldear; 
And  bid  at  length  the  fallen  rise. 
0  come,  Redeemer,  come  and  free 
Thine  own  from  guilt  and  misery ; 
The  gates  of  heaven  again  unfold, 
Which  Adam's  sin  had  closed  of  old. 
/  All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whose  Advent  sets  Thy  people  free, 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen. 


203  Thou  art  coming,  0  my  Saviour. 

204  0  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  of  all. 

205  Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

206  That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day. 
217  Thy  kinedom  come,  0  God. 

226  The  world  is  very  evil. 

268  Ye  servants  of  the  Loud. 

288  A  few  more  years  shall  roll 

362  Lord,    her    watch    Thy    Church    is 

keeping. 

398  Day  of  V/rath  !  O  day  of  mourning  ! 

4C3  Litany  of  the  Four  Last  Things. 

(Erjrtstmas. 

55      "  The  Word  was  made  flesh." 
m/O  come,  Redeemer  of  mankind, 

appear.  Twe  greet ; 

Thee  with  full  hearts  tha  Virgin-born 
Let  every  age  with  rapt    amazement  , 

hear  TGod  is  meet.  I 

That  wondrous  birth  which  for  our 
Not  by  the  will  of  man,  or  mortal  ; 

seed,  [tenons  grace  l 

But  bv  the  Spirit's   breathed  mys- 
p  The  Word  of  God  became  our  flesh 

indeed,  [race. 

And  grew  a  tender  plant  of  human 
Lo  !  Mary's  virgin  womb  its  burthen 

bears. 
Nor  less  abides  her  virgin  purity ; 
cr  In  the  King's  glory  see  our  nature 

shares  ;  [  to  be. 

Here  in  His  temple  God  vouchsafes 
rnf  From  His  bright  chamber,  virtue's 

holy  shrine, 
The  royal  Bridegroon    cometh  to  the 

day:  [Divine. 

Of   twofold    substance,    human    and 
As  giant  swift,  rejoicing  on  His  way. 
(  1 


p  Forth   from   His   Father  to   the 

world  He  goes, 
?n/Back  to  the  Father's  Face  His 

way  regains, 
p  Far   down    to   souls    beneath   His 

glo:y  shows, 
/Again  at  God's  right  hand  victorious 

reigns. 
With  the  Eternal  Father  equal,  Thou 
Girt  with  our  flesh  dost  triumph  ever- 
more. 
Strengthening  our  feeble  bodies  here 

below 
With  endless  grace  from  Thine  own 

living  store. 
w/How    doth   Thy    lowly    manger 

radiant  shine ! 
On  the  sweet  breath  of  night  new 

splendour  grows ; 
So  may  our  spirits  glow  with  faith 

Divine, 
Where  no  dark  cloud  of  sin    shall 

interpose. 
/All  praise  and  glory  to  the  Father 

be, 
All  praise  and  glory  to  His  Only  Son, 
All  praise  and  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to 

Thee, 
Both  now,  and  while   eternal   ages 

run.   Amen. 

56    "  G°d  was  manifest  in  the  flesh" 
mf  Of  the  Father's  Love  begotten 

Ere  the  worlds  began  to  be, 
He  is  Alpha  and  Omega, 

He  the  source,  the  ending  He. 
Of  the  things  that  are,  that  hnvebeen, 

And  that  future  years  shall  see. 
Evermore  and  evermore. 

*  At  His  Word  the  worlds  were  framed ; 

He  commanded  ;  it  was  done  : 
Heaven  and  earth  and  depths  of  ocean 

In  their  threefold  order  one  : 
All  that  grows  beneath  the  shining 

Of  the  moon  and  burning  sun. 

Evermore  and  evermore. 
p  *  He  is  found  in  human  fashion, 

Death  and  sorrow  here  to  know, 
That  the  race  of  Adam's  children, 

Doom'd  by  Law  to  endless  woe. 
May  not  henceforth  die  and  perish 

In  the  dreadful  gulf  below, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 
/  O  that  Birth  for  ever  blessed  ! 

When  the  Virgin,  full  of  grace, 
By  the  Holy  Ohost  conceiving, 

Bare  the  Saviour  of  our  race. 
And  the  Bab'-,  the  world's  Redeemer, 

First  reveal'd  His  sacred  Face. 

Evermore  and  evermore. 

*  These   verses    may   be   omitted,   if  th* 

Hymn  6c  thought  too  long. 
) 


CHRISTMAS. 


This  is  He  Whom  seers  in  old  time 

Chanted  of  with  one  accord  ; 
Whom  the  voices  of  the  Prophets 

Promised  in  their  faithful  word  ; 
Now  He  shines,  the  long-expected  ; 

Let  creation  praise  its  Lord, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 
ffO  ye  heights  of  Heav'n,  adore  Him; 

Angel-hosts,  His  praises  sing ; 
All  dominions,  bow  before  Him, 

And  extol  our  God  and  King ; 
Let  no  tongue  on  earth  be  silent, 

Every  voice  in  concert  ring, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 

p  *  Righteous  Judge  of  souls  departed, 

Righteous  King  of  them  that  live, 
On  the  Father's  Throne  exalted 

None   in   might   with   Thee   may 
strive ; 
Who  at  last  in  vengeance  coming 

Sinners  from  Thy  Face  shaft  drive, 
Evermore  and  evermore. 
/Thee  let  old  men,  Thee  let  young 

Thee  let  boys  in  chorus  sing ;  [men, 
Matrons,  virgins,  little  maidens, 

With  glad  voices  answering  ; 
Let  their  guileless  songs  re-echo, 

And  the  heart  its  praises  bring, 
Evermore  and  evermore. 

ff  Christ,  to  Thee,   with  God  the 
Father, 
And,  0  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
Hymn,  and  chant,  and  high  thanks- 
And  unwearied  praises  be,  [giving, 
Honour,  glorv,  and  dominion, 
And  eternal  victory, 
Evermore  and  evermore.    Amen. 

"  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  uorld  to  save 
57  sinners." 

mfO  Christ,  Redeemer  of  our  race, 
Thou  Brightness  of  the  FATHER'sFace, 
Of  Him,  and  with  Him  ever  One, 
Ere  times  and  seasons  had  begun  ; 
Thou  that  art  very  Light  of  Light, 
Unfailing  Hope  in  sin's  dark  night, 
Hear  Thou  the  nraver  Thv  people  pray, 
The  wide  world  o'er,  this  blessed  day. 
p  Remember,  Lord  of  life  and  grace, 
How  once,  to  save  a  ruin'd  race, 
Thou  didst  our  very  flesh  assume 
In  Man's  underUed  womb, 
w/ To-day,  as  year  by  year  its  light 
Sheds  o'er  the  world  a  radiancebright, 
One  precious  truth  is  echoed  on, 
/"Tis   Thou  hast   saved  us,    Thou 

alone." 
m/  Thou  from  the  Father's  Tlirone 

didst  come 
To  call  His  banish'd  children  home  ; 
( 


And  Heav'n,  and  earth,  and  sea,  and 
!      shore 
His  love  Who  sent  Thee  here  adore. 
And  gladsome  too  are  we  to-day, 
Whose  guilt  Thy  Blood  has  wash'd 

away ; 
Redeem'dthenew-madesongwesing ; 
/  It  is  the  birthday  of  our  King. 
0  Lord,  the  Virgin-bom,  to  Thee 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be, 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen 

53  "  He  is  our  Peace." 

mf  God  from  on  high  hath  heard  ; 
i      Let  sighs  and  sorrows  cease  ; 

Lo :  from  the  opening  Heav'n  descends 
!      To  man  the  promised  Peace. 
Hark  !  through  the  silent  night 
Angelic  voices  swell : 
Their  joyful  son?-  pr.:  clami  that "  God 
!      Is  born  on  earth  to  dwell." 
j      See  how  the  shepherd-band 
:      Speed  on  with  eacer  feet : 
Come  to  the  hallow'd  cave  with  them 
The  Holy  Babe  to  greet. 

But,  oh,  what  sisht  appears 
Within  that  lowly  door  !     [clothes, 
p  A   manger,    stall,   and    swaddling 
i     A  Childrand  Mother  poor  ! 

1      Art  Thou  the  Christ  ?  the  Son  ? 

The  Father's  Image  bright? 
And  see  we  Him  Whose  Arm  upholds 
Earth  and  the  starry  height  ? 

cr  Yea.  faith  can  pierce  the  cloud 

Which  yeils  Thv  glorv  now  ;  [Throne 
/We  hail  Thee  God,  before  Whose 
dim.  The  Angels  prostrate  bow. 

m/A  silent  Teacher,  Lord, 
Thou  bidd'st  us  not  refuse 

To  bear  what  flesh  would  have  us  shun , 
To  shun  what  flesh  would  choose. 

Our  ?inful  pride  to  cure 
With  that  pure  love  of  Thine, 
cr  0  be  Thou  born  within  cur  hearts, 
.      Most  Holy  Child  Divine.    Amen. 

59"  Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem." 
f  0  come,  all  ye  faithful, 
Joyful  and  triumphant, 
0  come  ye,  0  come  ye  to  Bethlehem ; 
Come  and  behold  Him 
Born,  the  King  of  Angels; 
p  0  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
cr  0  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
/O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ 
the  Lord. 
18) 


CHRISTMAS. 


God  of  God, 

Light  of  Light,  ("womb  ; 

p  Lo !  He  abhors  not  the  Virgin's 
/  Very  God, 

Begotten,  not  created : 
p  0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  &c. 
/  Sing,  choirs  of  Angels, 

Sing  in  exultation, 
Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  Heav'n  above  : 

"Glory  to  God 

In  the  highest ;  " 
p  0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  &c. 
/  Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee, 

Born  this  happy  morning  ; 
Jesu,  to  Thee  he  glory  given ; 

Word  of  the  Father, 

Now  in  flesh  appearing  ; 

p  0  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

cr  0  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

/  O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ 

the  Lord.    Amen. 

"  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth 
(JO       peace,  good  will  toward  men." 
/Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King, 
p  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
cr  God  and  sinners  reconciled. 
/Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  the  Angelic  host  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 
ff    Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 
/  Christ,  by  highest  Heav'n  adored, 
Christ,  the  Everlasting  Lord, 
dim  Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  Virgin's  womb. 
p  Veil'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see  ! 
Hail,  the  Incarnate  Deity ! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  man  to  dwell, 
cr  Jesus,  our  Emmanuel. 
ff    Hark  !  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-bom  King. 
/Hail,    the  heaven-born    Prince   of 
Hail, the  Sun  of  righteousness!  [peace! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
•mf  Mild  He  Jays  His  glory  by. 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
cr  Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
/T Hark  I  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King.  Amen. 

"  Behold  I  bring  you  aood  tidings  of  great 

61  f°V" 

mf  Christians,   awake,    salute'  the 

nappy  morn,  [was  born  ; 

Whereon  the  Saviour  of  the  world 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love. 
Which  hosts  of  Angels  chanted  from 

above; 

( 


With   them  the  joyful   tidings  first 

begun 
Of  God  Incarnate  and  the  Virgin's 

Son. 

Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was 
told. 

Who  heard  the  Angelic  herald's  voice, 
"  Behold, 

I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's 
birth 

To  you  and  all  the  nations  upon 
earth  : 

This  day  hath  God  fulfuTd  His  pro- 
mised word. 

This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ 
the  Lord." 

He  spake :  and  straightway  the  celes- 
tial choir 

In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before, 
conspire : 

The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they 
sang, 

And  Heav'n's  whole  orb  with  Alle- 
luias rang: 

God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem 
still, 
Peace 
good  will. 

mf  To  Bethlehem  straight  the  en- 
lighten'd  shepherds  ran, 

To  see  the  wonder  God  had  wrought 
for  man, 

And  found,  with  Joseph  and  the 
Blessed  Maid,  [laid: 

Her  Son,  the  Saviour,  in  a  manger 

Then  to  their  flocks,  still  praising 
God,  return, 

And  their  glad  hearts  with  holy  rap- 
ture burn. 

p  0  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our 

mind  .  _      [mankind ; 

God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost 
Trace  we  the  Babe.W ho  hath  retrieved 

our  loss, 
From  His  poor  manger  to  His  bitter 

Cross ; 
Tread  in  His  steps,  assisted  by  His 

grace, 
Till  man's  first  heavenly  state  again 

takes  place. 

mf  Then  may  we  hope,  the  Angelic 

hosts  among. 
To  sing,  redeem'd,  a  glad  triumphal 

song: 
He  that  was  born  upon  this  ioyful  day 
Around  us  all  His  g^ory  shall  display  ; 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall 

sing 
Eternal  praise  to  Heav'n's  Aim:  hty 

King.    Amen. 
19) 


Lord." 


CHRISTMAS. 

Unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  I  £{,  £{£«{)  fit*  S  iGJatT. 

_  David  a  .Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  !  „  ffe  ^.^  ^  &f  ^  mb/  ^  ?oo^ 
up  steadfastly  into  Heaven,  and  sav/ 
the  aloryofGod,  and  Jesus  standing 

64  on  the  right  hind  of  God:' 
mf  Yesterday,  with  exultation, 
Join'tl  the  world  in  celebration 

Of  her  promised  Saviour's  birth  ; 
Yesterday  the  Angel-nation 
Pour'd  the  strains  of  jubilation 

O'er  the  Monarch  bom  on  earth  ; 
But  to-day  o'er  death  victorious, 
By  his  faith  and  actions  zlorious, 

By  his  miracles  renown 'd. 
See  the  Deacon  triumph  training, 
'Midst  the  faithless  faith  sustaining, 
cr  First  of  holy  Martyrs  found. 
/Onward,  champion,  falter  never. 
Sure  of  sure  reward  for  ever, 

Holy  Stephen,  persevere : 
Perjured  witnesses  confounding, 
Satan's  synagogue  astounding 

By  thy  doctrine  true  and  clear. 
mf  Thine  own  Witness  is  in  Heaven, 
True  and  faithful,  to  thee  given, 

Witness  of  thy  blamele  sness  : 
By  thy  name  a  crown  implying, 
Meet  it  is  thou  shouldst  be  dying 

For  the  crown  of  righteousness. 
For  the  crown  that  fadeth  never 
Bear  the  torturer's  brief  endeavour ; 

Victory  waits  to  end  the  strife : 
Death  shall  lie  thy  life's  beginning, 
And  life's  losing  be  the  winning 

Of  the  true  and  better  life. 
Fill'd  with  God's  most  Holy  Spirit, 
See  the  Heav'n  thou  shalt  inherit, 

Stephen,  gaze  into  the  skies  : 
There  God's  glory  steadfast  viewing, 
Thence  thy  victor-strength  renewing, 

Pant  for  thy  eternal  prize. 
See.  as  Jewish  foes  invade  thee, 
See  how  jEsrs  stands  to  aid  th^e. 

Stands  at  God's  right  hand  on  high  : 
Tell  howopen'd  Heav'n  is  shown  thee, 
Tell  how  Jesus  waits  to  own  thee, 

Tell  it  with  thy  latest  cry. 
p  As  the  dying  Martyr  kneeleth, 
For  his  murderers  he  appealeth. 

For  their  madness  grieving  sore  : 
pp  Then    in    Christ    he    sleepeth 

sweetly.  [meetly, 

cr  And    with    Christ    he    reigneth 
ff  Martyr  first-fruits,  evermore. 

Amen. 
"  Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will 

65  give  thee  a  crown  of  life." 
mf  First   of  Martyrs,  thou   whose 

name 
Doth  thv  golden  crown  proclaim, 
Not  of  flowers  that  fade  away 
Weave  we  tliis  thy  crown  to-day. 
») 


mf  While  shepherds  watch'd  their 
flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  Angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

And  glory  shone  around. 
"  Fear  not."  said  he  :  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind  ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 

To  you  and  all  mankind. 
"  To  you  in  David's  town  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line 
A  Saviour,  Who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 
"  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall 

To  human  view  display'd,  [find 

All    meanly   wrapp'd    in    swathing 

And  in  a  manger  laid."  [bands, 
Thus  spake  the  seraph :  and  forthwith 

Appear  d  a  shining  throng 
01  Angels  praising  God,  who  thus 

Address'd  their  joyful  song : 
/  '  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
p  And  to  the  earth  be  peace  : 
/Good  will  henceforth  from  Heav'n 
to  men 

Begin  and  never  cease."    Amen. 

63        "  The  Lord  is  our  defence."    ] 

For  a  late  Evening  Service. 
w/0  Saviour,  Lord,  to  Thee  we 

pray, 
Whose  love  has  kept  us  safe  to-day, 
Protect  us  through  the  coming  night, 
And  ever  save  us  by  Thy  might. 
p  Be  with  us  now,  in  mercy  nigh, 
And  spare  Thy  servants  "when  they 

cry; 
Our  sins  blot  out,  our  prayers  receive, 
cr  Thy  light  throughout  our  darkness 

give. 
-m/Let  not  dull  sleep  the  soul  oppress, 
Nor  secret  foe  the  heart  possess ; 
Our  flesh  keep  chaste,  that  it  may  be 
A  holy  temple  meet  for  Thee. 
To  Thee.  Who  dost  our  hearts  renew, 
With  fervent  prayer  we  humblv  sue, 
That   pure     in    thought    and    free 

from  stain 
We  from  our  beds  may  rise  again. 
/All  praise  to  God  the  Fathrr  be, 
All  praise.  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

This  Hymn  may  also  be  sung  on  Holy 
Pays,  except  from  Ash  Wednesday  to 
li  'hit sunday. 

Hymn  464  it  suitable  for  this  teaton. 
( 


Bright  the  stones  which  bruise  thee 

pleam, 
Sprinkled  with  thy  life-bloods  stream; 
Stars  around  thy  sainted  head 
Never  could  such  radiance  shed. 
Every  wound  upon  thy  brow 
Sparkles  with  unearthly  glow ; 
Like  an  Angel's  i.s  thy  face 
Beaming  with  celestial  grace. 
Oh,  how  blessed  first  to  be 
Slain  For  Him  Who  bled  for  thee; 
First  like  Him  in  dying  hour 
Witness  to  Almighty  power ; 
First  to  follow  where  He  trod 
Through  the  deep  Red  Sea  of  blood  ; 
First,  but  in  thy  footsteps  press 
Saints  and  Martyrs  numberless. 
/Glory  to  the  Father  be, 
Glory,  Virgin-born,  to  Thee, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Praised  by  men  and  heavenly  host. 

Amen. 

&t.  3ofjn  tfjc  (Ebatujritst's  Dag. 

"That  whieh  we  have  looked  upon,  and 

our  hands  have  handled  of  the  ff'ord 

6g       of  Life,  .  .  .  declare  ue  unto  you." 

mf  The  life,  which  God's  Incarnate 

Lived  here  below  with  men,  [Word 
Three  ble-t  Evangelists  record 

With  Heav'n-inspired  pen : 
John  scars  on  high,  beyond  the  three, 

To  God  the  Father's  Throne ; 
And  shows  in  what  deep  mystery 

The  Word  with  God  is  One. 
p  Upon  the  Saviour's  loving  Breast 

Invited  to  recline,  [blest, 

'Twas  thence  he  drew,  in  moments 

Rich  stores  of  truth  Divine : 
mf  And  thence  did  that  angelic  love 

His  inmost  spirit  fill, 
Which,  once  enkindled  from  above, 

Breathes  in  his  pages  still. 
/  Jesu,  the  Virgin's  Holy  Son-, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Anieu. 
Q*f  "  The  disciple  whom  Jesus  loved." 
mf  Word  Supreme,  before  creation 

Born  of  God  eternally, 
Who  didst  will  for  our  salvation 

To  be  born  on  earth,  and  die  ;  [tion, 
Well  Thy  Saints  have  kept  their  sta- 

Watching  till  Thine  hour  drew  nigh. 
Now  'tis  come,  and  faith  espies  Thee; 

Like  an  eaclet  in  the  morn, 
One  in  steadfast  worship  eves  Thee, 

Thy  beloved,  Thy  latest  born  : 
In  Thy  glory  he  descries  Thee 

Reigning  "from  the  Tree  of  scorn. 


ST.  STEF  HEN'S  DAY. 

P  He  upon  Thy  Bosom  lying 

Thy  true  tokens  leai    ' " 
And  Thy  dearest  pledj 


Thy  true  tokens  learn 'd  by  heart ; 
!id  Thy  dearest  pledge  in  dying, 
Lord.  Thou  didst  to  him  impart  ; 


(21) 


He  first,  hoping  and  believing, 

Did  beside  the  grave  adore ; 
Latest  he,  the  warfare  leaving, 

Landed  on  the  eternal  shore ; 
And  his  witness  we  receiving 

Own  Thee  Lord  for  evermore. 
Much  he  ask'd  in  loving  wonder, 

On  Thy  Bosom  leaning,  Lord; 
In  that  secret  place  of  thunder 

Answer  kind  didst  Thou  accord, 
Wisdom  for  Thy  Church  to  ponder 

Till  the  day  o"f  dread  award. 
Lo  !  Feav'n's  doors  lift  up,  revealing 

How    Thy   judgments    earthward 
move  ; 
Scrolls  unfolded,  trumpets  pealing, 

Wine  cups  from  the  wrath  above  ; 
p  Yet  o'er  all  a  soft  voice  stealing— 

"  Little  children,  trust  and  love  ! " 
/  Thee,  the  Almighty  King  Eternal, 

Father  of  the  Eternal  Word, 
Thea,  the  Father's  Word  Supernal, 

Thee,  of  Both,  the  Breath  adored, 
Heaven,  and  earth,  and  realms  in- 
fernal 

Own  One  glorious  God  and  Lord. 
Amen. 

Tty  Ermccrnts'  Bau. 

"The  first-fruits   unto   God  and   to    tht 

68  Lamb." 

mf  Sweet  flow 'rets  of  the  martjT 

band, 
p  So  early  pluck'd  by  cruel  hand ; 
Like  rosebuds  by  a  tempest  torn. 
As  breaks  the  light  of  summer  morn  ; 
First  victims  offer'd  for  the  Lord, 
cr  Ye  little  knew  your  high  reward, 
mf  As,  at  the  very  altar,  gay       I  play. 
With  palms  and  crowns  ye  seem  d  to 
Ah  !  what  avail'd  King  Herod's  wrath? 
He  could  not  stay  your  Saviour's  path: 
cr  The  Child  he  sought  alone  went  free ; 
f  That  Child  is  King  eternally. 
0  Lord,  the  Virgin-born,  to  Thee 
Praise,  honour,  might,  and  glory  be, 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen. 
"  They  are  without  fault  before  the  throne 

69  of  God." 

mf  Glory  to  Thee,  O  Lord, 
Who.  from  this  world  of  sin, 

By  cruel  Herod's  ruthless  sword 
Those  precious  ones  didst  win. 


THE  INNOCENTS'  DAY. 


Baptized  in  their  own  blood, 

Earth's  untried  perils  o'er, 
They  pass'd  unconsciously  the  flood, 

And  safely  gain'd  the  shore. 

Glory  to  Thee  for  all 

The  ransom 'd  infant  band,       [caH, 
Who  since  that  hour  have  beard  Thy 

And  reach  d  the  quiet  land. 
p  0  that  our  hearts  within. 

Like  theirs,  were  pure  and  bright ; 
O  that  as  free  from  stain  of  sin 

We  shrank  not  from  Thy  si^ht. 

Lord,  help  us  every  hour 

Thy  cleansing  grace  to  claim  ; 
cr  In  life  to  glorify  Thv  power, 

In  death  to  praise  Thy  Name. 

Amen. 

JTIje  Circumcision. 

"  JVhen  eight  days  were  accomplished  for 
the  circumcising  of  the   Child,  His 

70  Name  was  called  Jesus." 
»i/THE  ancient  law  departs, 

And  all  its  terrors  cease ; 
For  Jescs  makes  with  faithful  hearts 

A  covenant  of  peace. 

The  Light  of  Light  Divine, 

True  Brightness  undefiled, 
He  bears  for  us  the  shame  of  sin, 

A  Holy  Spotless  Child. 
jj  His  Infant  Body  now 

Begins  our  pain  to  feel ;  [flow 

Those  precious  drops  of  Blood  that 

For  death  the  victim  seal. 
tuf  To-day  the  Name  is  Thine 

At  which  we  bend  the  knee; 
They  call  Thee  Jesus,  Child  Divine, 

Our  Jesus  deign  to  be. 
/  All  praise,  Eternal  Son, 

For  Thv  redeeming  love, 
With  Father,  Spirit,  ever  One, 

In  glorious  might  above.    Amen. 
"  God    sent  forth  His  Son,   made  of  a 
woman,  made  under  the  law,  to  redeem 

71  them  that  were  under  the  law." 
infO  blessed  day,  when  first  was 

pour'd  " 
The  Blood  of  our  Redeeming  Lord  ! 
0  blessed  day,  when  first  began 
jj  His  sufferings  borne  for  sinful  man  ! 
Scarce  enter "d  on  this  life  of  woe, 
His  Infant  Blood  begins  to  flow; 
A  foretaste  of  His  death  He  feels, 
cr  An  earnest  of  His  love  reveals. 
m/From  Heav'n  descending  to  fulfil 
The  bidding  of  His  Father's  Will, 
p  A  victim  even  now  He  lies 
Before  the  day  of  sacrifice. 
?»/For  love  of  us  His  woes  begin  ; 
The  Sinless  suffers  for  our  sin  ; 
The  Law's  great  Maker  for  our  aid 
Obedient  to  the  Law  is  made. 


p  The  wound  He  through  the  Law 
endures  [secures ; 

cr  Our    freedom    from    that    Law 
Henceforth  a  holier  law  prevails, 
The  law  of  love  which  never  fails. 
mfLoRD,  circumcise  our  hearts,  we 

pray, 
And  take  what  is  not  Thine  away  : 
Write  Thine  own  Name  within  our 

hearts, 
Thy  law  upon  our  inmost  parts. 
/  0  Lord,  the  Virgin-born,  to  Thee 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be, 
Whom  with  theFATHER  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen. 
Tkefolloi 


Neia  gear's  Dan. 

"And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  ,•  truly 
72         my  hope  is  even  in  Thee." 
mf  The  year  is  gone,  beyond  recall, 

With  all  its  hopes  and  fears, 
With  all  its  bright  and  gladdening 

smiles. 
p  With  all  its  mourners'  tears ; 
mf  Thy  thankful  people  praise  Thee 
Lord, 

For  countless  gifts  received : 
And  pray  for  grace  to  keep  the  Faith 

V=  hich  Saints  of  old  believed. 
To  Thee  we  come,  0  gracious  Lord, 

The  new-horn  year  to  bless  ; 
Defend  our  land  from  pestilence  : 

Give  peace  and  plenteousness  ; 
Forgive  this  nation's  many  sins  ; 

The  growth  of  vice  restrain  ; 
And  help  us  all  with  sin  to  strive, 

And  crowns  of  life  to  gain. 
From  evil  deeds  that  stain  the  past 

We  now  desire  to  flee : 
And  pray  that  future  years  may  all 

Be  spent,  good  Lord,  for  Thee. 
0  Father,  let  Thy  watchful  Eye 

Still  look  on  us  in  love. 
That  we  may  praise  Thee,  year  by 

With  Angel-hosts  above.  [year, 

/  All  glorv  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glorv  to  the  Son. 
All  dory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee. 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 


"  So  teach  us  to  number  our  day?,  th 
we    may    apply    our    hearts    xao 
73       wisdom." 

mf  For  Thv  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Faithful  through  another  year. 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness  ; 
Jesu,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 
(  22  \ 


In  our  weakness  and  distress, 
Bock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  Stay ; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 

p  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 
Jn  the  comina  Year  shr.ll  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  0  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

mf  Keep  us  faithful,  keep  us  pure. 
Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own, 
Help,  0  help  us  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  Thy  promised  crown. 

So  within  Thy  palace  gate 
We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee  the  only  Potentate, 
Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

Amen. 

"That  God  in  all  things  may  be 
74  glorified. " 

mf  Father,  let  me  dedicate 

All  this  year  to  Thee, 
In  whatever  worldly  state 

Thou  wilt  have  me  be  : 
p  Not  from  sorrow,  pain,  or  care 

Freedom  dare  I  claim  ; 
cr  This  alone  shall  be  my  prayer, 

Glorify  Thy  Name. 

wj/Can  a  child  presume  to  choose 

Where  or  how  to  live  ? 
Can  a  Father's  love  refuse 

All  the  best  to  give? 
More  Thou  givest  even-  day 

Than  the  best  can  claim, 
Nor  withholdest  audit  that  may 

Glorify  Thy  Name. 

If  in  mercy  Thou  wilt  spare 

Joys  that  yet  are  mine  ; 
If  on  life,  serene  and  fair, 

Brighter  rays  may  shine : 
/  Let  my  glad  heart,  while  it  sings, 

Thee  in  all  proclaim, 
And,  whate'er  the  future  Isrings, 

Glorify  Thy  Name. 


NEW  YEAR'S  DAY. 

"  The  Life  was  manifested,  and  v:c  hive 

75  seen  it." 
mf  How  vain  the  cruel  Herod's  fear. 
When  told  that  Christ  the  King  is 

near ! 
He  takes  not  earthly  realms  away, 
Who  gives  the  realms  that  ne'er  decay. 
The  Eastern  sages  saw  from  far 
And  follow'd  on  His  guiding  star ; 
By  light  their  way  to  Light  they  trod, 
And  by  their  gifts  confess'd  their  Gob. 
Within  the  Jordan's  sacred  flood 
The  heavenly  Lamb  in  meekness  stood, 
That  He,  to  Whom  no  sin  was  known, 
Might  cleanse  His  people  from  theLr 

own. 
And  oh,  what  miracle  Divine, 
When  water  redden'd  into  wine  ! 
He  spake  the  word,  and  forth  it  flow'd 
In  streams  that  nature  ne'er  bestow'd. 
/All  glory.  Jesu,  be  to  Thee 
For  this  Thy  glad  Epiphany : 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen. 

"And  thou,  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of 

Juda,  art  not  the  least  among  the 

princes  of  Juda  ;  for  out  of  thee 

shall  come  a  Governor,  tliat  shall 

76  rule  My  people  Israel." 
mf  Earth  has  many  a  noble  city ; 

Bethlehem,  thou  dost  all  excel : 
Out  of  thee  the  Lord  from  Heaven 

Came  to  rule  His  Israel. 
Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth, 
To  the  world  its  God  announcing 

Seen  in  fleshly  form  on  earth. 
Eastern  sages  at  His  cradle 

Make  oblations  rich  and  rare : 
See  them  give,  in  deep  devotion, 

Gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh.. 


p  If  Thou  callest  to  the  Cross, 

And  its  shadow  come. 
Turning  all  my  gain  to  loss, 
t  Shrouding  heart  and  home ; 
cr  Let  me  think  how  Thy  dear  Son 

To  His  glory  came, 
And  in  deepest  woe  pray  on, 

"  Glorify  Thy  Name."    Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  ore  suitable  for  this 

day  or  its  eve  : 
165    0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
20o    Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 
288    A  few  more  years  shall  roll. 
269    Days  and  moments  quickly  flying. 


p  Myrrh  His  sepulchre  foreshows. 
/Jesu  Whom  the  Gentiles  worshipp'd 

At  Thy  glad  Epiphany. 
Unto  Thee,  with  God  the  Father 

And  the  Spirit,  glory  be.  Amen. 
77  "We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  east. 
/What  star  is  this,  with  beams  so 

bright, 
More  beauteous  than   the   noonday 

light  ? 
It  shines  to  herald  forth  the  King, 
And  Gentiles  to  His  cradle  bring. 
mf  See  now  fulfhl'd  what  God  decreed, 
"From  Jacob  shall  a  star  proceed ;  " 
(23  ) 


THE  EPIPHANY 


And  Eastern  sages  with  amaze 
Upon  the  wondrous  vision  gaze. 
The  guiding  star  above  is  bright  : 
Within  them  shines  a  clearer  light, 
Which   leads  them    on  with  power 

benign 
To  seek  the  Giver  of  the  sign. 
True  love  can  brook  no  dull  delay : 
Nor  toil  nor  dangers  stop  their  way: 
Home,  kindred,  fatherland,  and  all 
They  leave  at  their  Creator's  call. 
p  0  Jesu,  while  the  star  of  grace 
Allures  us  now  to  seek  Thy  Face, 
Let  not  our  slothful  hearts  refuse 
The  guidance  of  that  light  to  use. 
/All  glorv,  Jesc,  be  to  Thee 
For  this  Thy  glad  Epiphany. 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen. 

"And  He  went  down  with  them,  and  came 
to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto 

78  them." 

?>*/The  Heav'nly  Child    in  stature 

fows, 
.  growing,  learns  to  die  : 
And  still  His  early  training  shows 

His  coming  agony. 
hi  f  The  Son  of  God  His  glory  hides 

With  parents  mean  and  poor; 
And   He.    Who   made   the  heavens. 
p  In  dwelling-place  obscure,     [abides 
mf  Those  mighty  Hands  that  rule  the 

No  earthly  toil  refuse  :  [sky 

The  Maker  of  the  stars  on  high 
j)  An  humble  trade  pursues. 
m/He,  Whom  the  choirs  of  Angels 

Bearing  each  dread  decree,    [praise 
His  earthly  parents  now  obeys 
p  In  deep  humility. 
??;/For  tins  Thy  lowliness  reveal'd, 

Jesu,  we  Thee  adore, 
/And  praise  to  Goo  the  Father  yield 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 

"  When  they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoietd 

79  with  exceeding  great  joy.  " 
f  As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold, 
As  with  joy  they  hailYl  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

mf  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped, 

Saviour,  to  Thy  lowly  bed. 

There  to  bend  the  knee  before 

Thee  Whom  Heav'n  and  earth  adore; 

So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 

As  they  offer'd  gifts  most  rare 

At  Tli)  cradle  rude  and  bare  ; 

( 


So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 
p  Holy  Jestjs,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
cr  And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransom 'd  souls  at  last 
mf  Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  giory  hide. 
/  In  the  Heav'nly  country  bright 
Need  thev  no  created  litrht  ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown. 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down  ; 
ff  There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King.    Amen. 

"The  people  which  sat  in  darkness  saw 

80  great  light.1' 
mf  The  people  that  in  darkness  sat 

A  glorious  light  have  seen ; 
The  Light  has  sinned  on  them  who 

In  shades  of  death  have  been,  [long 
/To  hail  Thee,  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

The  gathering  nations  come ; 
They  joy  as  when  the  reapers  bear 

Their  harvest  treasures  nome. 
For  Thou  their  burden  dost  remove, 

And  break  the  tyrant's  rod, 
As  in  the  day  when  Midian  fell 

Before  the  sword  of  God. 
For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given, 
And  on  His  Shoulder  ever  rests 

Ail  power  in  earth  and  heaven. 
His   Name  shall  be  the   Prince   of 

The  Everlasting  Lord,  [peace, 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 

The  God  by  all  adored. 
His  righteous  government  and  power 

Shall  over  all  extend  ; 
On  judgment  and  on  justice  based, 

His  reign  shall  have  no  end. 
?t?/Lord  Jestts,  reign  in  us,  we  pray. 

And  make  us  Thine  alone, 
/Who  with  the  Father  ever  art 

And  Holy  Spirit  One.    Amen. 

81  "  The  Son  of  God  was  manifested." 
mf  Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Jest-,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  bv  the  star 
To  the  Sages  from  afar  ; 
Branch  of  roval  David's  stem 
In  Thy  Birth  at  Bethlehem  : 
/Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 

God  in  Man  made  manifest. 
mf  Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 
Prophet.  Priest,  and  King  supreme; 
And  at  Cana  wedding-guest 
In  Thy  Godhead  manifest ; 
24) 


THE  EPIPHANY. 


Manifest  in  power  Divine, 

Changing  water  into  wine  ; 

/  Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 

God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

mf  Manifest  in  making  whole 

Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul ; 

Manifest  in  valiant  light, 

Quelling  all  the  devil's  might ; 

Manifest  in  gracious  will, 

Ever  bringing  good  from  ill ; 

/  Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 

God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

P  Sun  and  Moon  shall  darken'd  be, 

Stars  shall  fall,  the  heavens  shall  flee  ; 

cr  Christ  will   then   like   lightning 

shine, 
mf  All  will  see  His  glorious  Sign ; 
AD  will  then  the  trumpet  hear, 
All  will  see  the  Judge  appear ; 
/  Thou  by  all  wilt  be  contest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 
mf  Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lord, 
Mirror'd  in  Thy  holy  Word  ; 
May  we  imitate  Thee  now, 
And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou ; 
That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be 
At  Thy  great  Epiphany ; 
/And may  praise  Thee,  ever  Blest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest.     Amen. 

From    the   Octave  of  the  Epiphany  to 
Septuagesima,   General  Hymus   may   be 
sung  ;  especially, 
173    0  Love,  how  deep  !  how  broad  :  how 

high  ! 
177    Jesu  !  the  very  thought  is  sweet. 
ITS    Jesu,  the  very  thought  of  Thee. 
213     God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 

219  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 

220  Jescs  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun, 

JTor  tfje  Wictk  before 
Septuarjestma. 

g2    "And  again  they  said,  Alleluia" 
f  Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness, 

Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die  ; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high  ; 
In  the  house  of  God  abiding 

Thus  they  sing  eternally. 
Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

True  Jerusalem  and  free  5 
Alleluia,  joyful  Mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee; 
p  But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 
Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below ; 
Alleluia  our  transgressions 
__  Make  us  for  awhile  forego ; 
Eor  the  solemn  time  is  coming 

When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 
( 


mf  Therefore  in  our  hymns  we  pray 
Thee, 

Grant  us,  Blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  Home  beyond  the  sky, 
/  There  to  Thee  for  ever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully.    Amen. 

<&cptuagfsima. 

"How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a 
83  strange  land?" 

mf  Creator  of  the  world,  to  Thee    . 
An  endless  rest  of  joy  belongs  : 
And  heavenly  choirs  are  ever  free 
To  sing  on  high  their  festal  songs. 
p  But  we  are  fallen  creatures  here, 
Where  pain  and  sorrow  daily  come  ; 
And  how  can  we  in  exile  drear 
Sing   out,  as  thev,   sweet   songs  of 

Home  ? 
mfO  Father,  Who  dost  promise  still 
That  they  who  mourn  shall  blessed  be, 
p  Grant  us  to  weep  for  deeds  of  ill 
That  banish  us  so  long  from  Thee  : 
But,  weeping,  grant  us  faith  to  rest 
In  hope  upon  Thy  loving  care  ; 
cr  Till  Thou  restore  us,  with  the  blest, 
mf  Their  songs  of  praise  in  Heav'n  to 

share. 
/To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
The  God  Whom   Heav'n   and  earth 

adore, 
From  men  and  from  the  Angel-host 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 

Amen. 

From  Septuagesima  Sunday  to  Lent  the 
Hymns  for  Sunday  and  the  other  diys  of 
the  week  should  be  sung  ,■  and  the  following 
Hymns  are  also  suitable  : 
162    Have  mercy  on  us,  God  most  High. 
168    There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read. 
172    Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height. 
210    Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost. 
262    Great  Mover  of  all  hearts. 

"Rend  your  heart  and  not  your  garments, 
g4  and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God." 
p  Oxce  more  the  solemn  season  calls 

A  holy  fast  to  keep  ; 
And  now  within  the  temple  walls 

Let  priest  and  people  weep. 
mf  But  vain  all  outward  sign  of  grief, 

And  vain  the  form  of  prayer. 
Unless  the  heart  implore  relief, 

And  penitence  be  there. 
We  smite  the  breast,  we  weep  in  vain 

In  vain  in  ashes  mourn, 
Unless  with  penitential  pain 

The  smitten  soui  be  torn. 
25  ) 


p  In  sorrow  true  then  let  us  pray 

To  our  offended  God, 
From  us  to  turn  His  wrath  away, 

And  stay  the  uplifted  rod. 
0  God,  our  Judse  and  Father,  deign 

To  spare  the  bruised  reed  ; 
We  pray  for  time  to  turn  again, 

For  grace  to  turn  indeed. 
mf  Blest  Three  in  One,  to  Thee  we 
bow ; 

Vouchsafe  us,  in  Thy  love, 
To  gather  from  these  fasts  below 

Immortal  fruit  above.    Amen. 

" 2\ov:,  saith  the  Lord,  turn  ye  even  to 
Me  with  all  your  heart,  and  with 
fasting,  and  with  weeping,  and  with 

85  mourning." 

mf  By  precepts  taught  of  ages  past, 
Now  let  us  keep  again  the  fast 
Which,  year  by  year,  in  order  meet 
Of  forty  days  is  made  complete. 
The  law  and  seers  that  were  of  old 
In  divers  ways  this  Lent  foretold. 
Which  Christ  Himself,  the  Lord  and 
Of  every  season,  sanctified.        [Guide 
More  sparing  therefore  let  us  make 
The  words  we  speak,  the  food  we  take, 
Deny  ourselves  in  mirth  and  sleep,  . 
In  stricter  watch  our  senses  keep. 
In  prayer  together  let  us  fall, 
And  cry  for  mercy,  one  and  all : 
And  weep  before  the  Judge,  and  say, 
p  0  turn  from  us  Thy  wrath  away. 
Thy  grace  have  we  offended  sore 
By  sins,  0  God,  which  we  deplore  ; 
Pour  down  upon  us  from  above 
The  riches  of  Thy  pardoning  love. 
Remember,  Lord,  though  frail  we  be, 
That  vet  Thine  handiwork  are  we  : 
X or  let  the  honour  of  Thy  Name 
Be  by  another  put  to  shame. 
Forgive  the  ill  that  we  have  wrought, 
Increase  the  good  that  we  have  sought; 
That  we  at  length, our  wanderings  o'er, 
May  please  Thee  now  and  evermore. 
mf  Blest  Three  in  One,  and  Oxe  hi 

Almighty  God,  we  pray  to  Thee, 

That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to 

Our  fast  with  frui:s  of  righteousness. 

Amen. 

"In  due  season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint 

86  naL" 

mf  0  Thou  Who  dost  to  man  accord 
His  highest  prize,  his  best  reward, 

Thou  Hope  of  all  our  race ; 
Jesu,  to  Thee  we  now  draw  near, 
Our  earnest  supplications  hear, 

Who  humbly  seek  Thy  Face. 


p  With  self-accusing  voice  within 
Our  conscience  tells  of  many  a  sin 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  deed : 
cr  0  cleanse  that  conscience  from  all 

stain, 
The  penitent  restore  again, 

From  ever}"  burthen  freed. 
mf  If  Thou  reject  us,  who  shall  give 
Oiir  fainting  spirits  strength  to  live  ? 

'Tis  Thine  alone  to  spare  ; 
i  With  cleansed  hearts  to  pray  aright, 

And  find  acceptance  in  Thy  sight, 
j      Be  this  our  lowly  prayer. 
'Tis  Thou  hast  bless'd  this  solemn  fast , 
So  may  its  days  by  us  be  pass'd 
;      In  self-control  severe, 
!  cr  That,  when  our  Easter  morn  we  hail, 
Its  mv-tic  feast  we  may  not  fail 

To  keep  with  conscience  clear. 
mf  0  Blessed  Trinity,  bestow 
Ihy  pardoning  grace  on  us  below, 

And  shield  us  evermore  ; 
cr  Until,  within  Thy  courts  above, 
We  see  Thy  Face,  arid  sing  Thv  love. 

And  with  Thy  Saints  adore. "  Amen 

"  0  deliver  v.s,  and  be  merciful  unto  our 

87  sins>  f°r  Thy  fame's  sake." 

?0  merciful  Creator,  hear  : 
n  tender  pity  bow  Thine  ear : 
Accept  the  tearful  praver  we  raise 
In  this  our  fast  of  forty  days. 

Each  heart  is  manifest  to  Thee ; 
Thou  knowest  our  infirmity: 
Repentant  now  we  seek  Thy  Face  : 
cr  Impart  to  us  Thy  pardoning  grace. 

r>  Our  sins  are  manifold  and  sore, 
But  spare  Thou  them  who  sin  deplore ; 
And   for   Thine   own    Name's  sake 

make  whole 
The  fainting  and  the  weary  soul. 

Grant  us  to  mortify  each  sense 
Bv  means  of  outward  abstinence, 
That  so  from  every  stain  of  sin 
The  soul  may  keep  her  fast  within. 

mf  Blest  Three  in  Oxe.  and  Osz.  in 

Three, 

Almighty  God.  we  pray  to  Thee,  [bless 

That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to 

Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness. 

Amen. 

"Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time ;  behold, 

88  now  «*  the  day  of  salvation." 
mf  Lo  :  now  is  our  accepted  day, 
The  time  for  purging  sins  away. 

The  sins  of  thought,  and  deed,  and 

word, 
That  we  have  done  against  the  Lord. 
) 


For  He  the  Merciful  and  True 
Hath  spared  His  people  hitherto': 
Not  willing  that  the  soul  .should  die, 
Though  great  its  past  iniquity. 
p  Then  let  us  all  with  earnest  care, 
And  contrite  fast,  and  tear.and  prayer, 
And  works  of  mercy  and  of  love, 
Entreat  for  pardon  from  above ; 
mf  That  He  mav  all  our  sins  efface, 
Adorn  us  with  the  gifts  of  grace, 
And  join  us  to  the  Angel  band 
For  ever  in  the  heavenly  land. 
Blest   Three  in  One,  and  One  in 

Three, 

Almighty  God,  we  pray  to  Thee,  [bless 

That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to 

Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness. 

Amen. 

g9  "  Then  shall  they  fast  in  those  days." 
mf  Good  it  is  to  keep  the  fast 
Shadow 'd  forth  in  a£ es  past, 
Which  our  own  Almighty  Lord 
Hallow 'd  by  His  deed  and  word. 
Moses,  while  he  fasted,  saw 
God  "Who  gave  by  him  the  Law  ; 
To  Elijah  Angels  came, 
Steeds  of  fire  and  car  of  flame. 
So  was  Daniel  meet  to  gaze 
On  the  sight  of  latter  days, 
And  the  Baptist  to  proclaim    [Name. 
Blessings  through  the  Bridegroom's 
p  Grant  us,  Lord,  like  them  to  be 
Oft  in  praver  and  fast  with  Thee  ; 
cr  Fill  us  with  Thy  heavenly  might, 
Be  our  joy  and  true  delight. 
p  Father,  hear  us  through  Thy  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  with  Thee  One, 
cr  Whom  our  thankful  hearts  adore 
Ever  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

"I  sat  down   and   wept,  and   mourned 
certain  days,  and  fasted,  and  prayed 
90    before  the  God  of  Heaven:' 
mf  Jesu,  our  Lenten  fast  of  Thee 

We  duteous  learn  to  keep, 
A  healing  time,  by  Thy  decree,  * 

For  all  Thy  wounded  sheep  ; 
A  time  in  which  towards  Paradise, 

Once  lost  by  carnal  sense, 
The  souls  redeem'd  by  Thee  may  rise 

Through  chastening  abstinence. 
Now  with  Thy  Church  be   present, 

In  all  Thy  saving  grace,         [Lord, 
And  hear  us  as  with  one  accord, 
p  Mourning,  we  seek  Thy  Face. 
Most  Merciful,  forgive  the  past; 

The  sins  which  we  deplore ; 
Thy  sheltering  arms  around  us  cast, 

That  we  may  sin  no  more. 


(27) 


mf  To  Thee  our  sacrifice  we  brins 
Of  Lenten  fast  and  prayer,     [King. 

cr  Till,  cleansed  by  Thee,  our  God  and 

/  Thy  Paschal  joy  we  share. 

hi/ Grant  this.O  Father,  through  Thy 
And  through  the  Spirit  Blest, [Son, 

Who  art  with  Them  for  ever  One, 
Eternally  contest.    Amen. 

91  "JVhom  resist,  steadfast  in  the  faith:' 
p  Christian,  dost  thou  see  them 

On  the  holy  ground, 
cr  How  the  troops  of  Midian 
dim  Prowl  and  prowl  around  ? 
ff  Christian,  up  and  :-mite  them, 

Counting  gain  but  loss  ; 
Smite  them  by  the  merit 

Of  the  holy  Cross. 
p  Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within, 
cr  Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin  ? 
/  Christian,  never  tremble  ; 

Never  be  down-cast : 
Smite  them  by  the  virtue 

Of  the  Lenten  fast. 

p  Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them, 
How  they  speak  thee  fair  ? 

cr  "  Always  fast  and  vigil  ? 
Always  watch  and  prayer  ?  " 

ff  Christian,  answer  boldly, 
"  While  I  breathe  I  pray:" 

p  Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

/    Night  shall  end  in  day. 

mf  "  Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 
0  My  servant  true ; 
Thou  art  very  weary,— 
P    I  was  weary  too  ; 
/But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 
Some  day  all  Mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 
ff     Shall  be  near  My  Throne." 

Amen. 

"And  Jesus  .  .  .  was  led  by  the  Spirit  into 
the  wilderness,  being  forty  days 
tempted  of  the  devil.     And  in  those 

92  days  He  did  eat  nothing." 
mf  Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Thou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild  ; 
Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Tempted,  and  yet  uhdehTed. 

Sunbeams  scorching  all  the  day ; 
Chilly  dew-drops  nightly  shed  ; 
Prowling  beasts  about  Thy  way  ; 
Stones  Thy  pillow ;  earth  Thy  bed. 

Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrow  share, 
And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 
Fasting  with  unceasing  praver, 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain  ? 


And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore. 
Flesh  or  spirit  shoufd  assail, 
cr  Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before, 
Grant  we  may  not  faint  nor  fail. 
p  So  shall  we  have  peace  Divine ; 
cr  Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be  ; 
Round  us  too  shall  Angels  shine, 
dim  Such  as  minister'tf  to  Thee. 
mf  Keep.  0  keep  us,  Saviour  dear, 
Ever  constant  by  Thy  side ; 
/That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 
At  th'  eternal  Eastertide.    Amen. 

"Enter    not    into  judgment    with    Thy 
tenant;  /ar  in  Thy  tight  thall  no 

93  man  living  be  justifed." 

p  0  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  Face  from 

Who  lie  in  woeful  state,  [me, 

Lamenting  all  my  sinful  life 

Before  Thy  mercy-gate ; 
A  gate  which  opens  wide  to  those 

That  do  lament  their  sin ; 
Shut  not  that  gate  against  me,  Lord, 

But  let  me  enter  in. 
And  call  me  not  to  strict  account 

How  I  have  sojourn *d  here ; 
For  then  my  guilty  conscience  knows 

How  vile  I  shall  appear. 
Mercy,  Good  Lord,  mercy  I  ask ; 

This  is  my  humble  prayer ; 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  all  my  suit, 

0  let  Thy  mercy  spare.  "Amen. 

94  "  My  soul  fie eth  unto  the  Lord.'" 
P  Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
Ere  it  pass  for  aye  away, 

On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 
Holy  Jesi*,  grant  as  tears, 
Fill  us  with  heart -s  ^-rching  fears, 
Ere  that  awful  doom  appears. 
7?i/ Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 
pp  By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry. 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die  ; 
By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 
Foi  Jerusalem  below, 
Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 
p  Grant  us  'neath  Thy  wings  a  place, 
cr  Lest  we  lose  this  day  of  grace 
7n/  Ere  we  shall  behold  Thy  Face. 
Amen. 

95  "  I  am  the  Light  ef  the  world. " 
For  a  late  Evexuhg  Service. 

/O  Christ,  Who  art  the  Light  and 
Day,  [away ; 

Thy  beam;  chase  night's  dark  shades 
The  verv  Light  of  Light  Thou  art, 
Who  dost  Thy  blessed  Light  impart. 
I 


77i/ All-Holy  Lord,  to  Thee  we  bend, 
Thy  servants  through  this  night  de- 
fend, 
And  grant  us  calm  repose  in  Thee, 
A  quiet  night  from  pails  free. 
Let  not  the  tempter  round  us  creep 
With  thoughts  of  evil  while  we  sleep, 
Xor  with  his  w  iles  the  flesh  allure 
And  make  us  in  Thy  sight  impure. 
While  wearied  eyes  light  slumber  take, 
The  heart  to  Thee  be  still  awake. 
And  Thy  right  Hand  stretch'd  forth 

above 
Protect  the  children  of  Thy  love. 
O  Lord,  our  strong  Defence,  be  nigh; 
Bid  all  the  ] towers  of  darkness  fly ; 
Preserve  and  watch  o'er  us  for  good, 
Whom  Thou  hast  purchased  with  Thy 

Blood. 
v  Remember  us,  dear  Lord,  we  pray, 
While  burden 'd  in  the  flesh  we  stay  : 
cr  'Tis  Thou  alone  our  souls  canst 

keep : 
Abide  with  us  this  night  in  sleep. 
777/  Blest  Three  in  0>~e,  and  One  in 

Three, 
Almighty  God,  we  pray  to  Thee, 
That  Thou  wouldst  now  vouchsafe  to 

bless 
Our  fast  with  fruits  of  righteousness. 
Amen. 

The  following  Hymns,  and  some  of  thl 
Hymns  on  the  Passion,  are  suitable  for 
this  season : 

131    We  know  Thee  Who  Thou  art. 
133    When  wounded  sore  the  stricken  heart 
193    0  Jesi-,  Thou  art  standing. 

244  Lort>,    when    we    bend    before    Thy 

Throne. 

245  "When  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend. 

249  Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

250  Out  of  the  deep  I  call. 

251  Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee. 

252  Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with  my  sin. 

253  0  Jesc  Christ,  if  aught  there  be. 

254  Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid. 
259  Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 

263  Take  up  thy  cros3,  the  Saviour  said. 

279  0  help  us,  Lord  ;  each  hour  of  need. 

233  A  few  more  years  shall  roll. 

4o5  Litany  of  Penitence.     >*o.  1. 

465  Litany  of  Penitence.     No.  2. 

STijf  Jrtftfj  £untjau  in  Hcnt. 

OTHERWISE  CALLED  I>ASSIOK  SUNDAY. 


/"The  Royal  Banners  forward  go, 
The  Cross  shines  forth  in  invsticglow ; 
Where  He  in  Flesh,  our  flesh  Who 

made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid, 
23) 


THE  FIFTH  S  LIN  HAY  1M   LENT. 


m/ There  whilst  He  hung,  His  sacred 

Side 
By  soldier's  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
To  cleanse  us  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  Water  mingled  with  His  Blood. 
/  Fulfill'd  is  now  what  David  told 
In  true  prophetic  sonii  of  old,       [he  : 
How  God  the  heathen's  King  should 
ff  For  God  is  reigning  from  the  Tree. 


How  bright  in  purple  robe  it  stood, 
p  The  purple  of  a  Saviour's  Blood  ! 
mf  Upon  its  amis,  like  balance  true, 
He  weigh'd  the  price  for  sinners  due, 
The  price  which  none  butHe  couldpay, 
/And  spoil'd  the  spoiler  of  his  prey. 
To  Thee,  Eternal  Thp.ee  in  One, 
Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done  : 
As  by  the  Cross  Thou  dost  restore, 
So  rule  and  guide  us  evermore.  Amen . 
This  Hymn  may  be  sung  daily  till  Thurs- 
day before  Easter. 

97  "  The  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ." 
f  Sikg,  my  tongue,  the  glorious  battle, 

Sing  the  last,  the  dread  affrav  ; 
O'er  the  Cross,  the  Victor's  trophy, 

Sound  the  high  triumphal  lay, 
T>  How.  the  p  uns  of  death  enduring, 
/Earth's  Redeemer  won  the  clay. 
mf  He,  our  Maker,  deeply  grieving 

That  the  first-made  Adam  fell, 
When  he  ate  the  fruit  forbidden 

Whose  reward  was  death  and  hell, 
Mark'd  e'en  then  this  Tree  the  ruin 

Of  the  first  tree  to  dispel. 
Thus  the  work  for  our  salvation 

He  ordained  to  be  done  ; 
To  the  traitor's  art  opposing 

Art  yet  deeper  than  his  own ; 
Thence  the  remedy  procuring 

Whence  the  fatal  wound  begun. 
Therefore,  when  at  length  the  fulness 

Of  the  appointed  time  was  come, 
He  was  sent,  the  world's  Creator, 

From  the  Father's  heavenly  home, 
And  was  found  in  human  fashion, 

Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  womb. 
p  Lo  !  He  lies,  an  Infant  weeping, 

Where  the  narrow  manger  stands, 
While  the  Mother-Maid  His  members 

Wraps  in  mean  and  lowly  bands. 
And  the  swaddling  clothes  is  winding 

Round  His  helpless  Feet  and  Hands. 

Part  2. 
mf  Now  the  thirty  years  accomplish'd 

Which  on  earth  He  wiU'd  to  see, 
Born  for  this,  He  meets  His  Passion, 

Gives  Himself  an  Offering  free  ; 
On  the  Cross  the  Lamb  is  lilted, 

There  the  Sacrifice  to  be. 

{ 


p  There  the  nails  and  spear  He  suffers, 

Vinegar,  and  call,  and  reed  ; 
From  His  sacred  Body  pierced 

Blood  and  Water  both  proceed ; 
cr  Precious  flood,  which  all  creation 

From  the  stain  of  sin  hath  freed. 
/Faithful  Cross,  above  all  other 

One  and  only  noble  Tree, 
None  in  foliage,  none  in  blossom, 

None  in  fruit  thy  peer  may  be  ; 
Sweetest  wood,  and  sweetest  iron  ; 

Sweetest  weight  is  hung  on  thee. 
mf  Bend,  0  lofty  Tree,  thy  branches, 

Thy  too  rigid  sinews  bend  ; 
And  awhile  the  stubborn  hardness. 

Which  thy  birth  bestow'd,  suspend : 
And  the  Limbs  of  Heav'n's  high  Mon- 

Gently  on  thine  aims  extend,  [arch 
?n/Thou  alone  was  counted  worthy 

This  world's  ransom  to  sustain, 
That  a  shipwreck'd  race  for  ever 

Might  a  port  of  refuge  gain, 
With  the  sacred  Blood  anointed 

Of  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
/Praise  and  honour  to  the  Father, 

Praise  and  honour  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One, 
One  in  might,  and  One  in  glory, 

While  eternal  ages  run.    Amen. 

This  Hymn  may  be  sung  daily  till  Good 
Friday  ,•  and  the  following  Hymns  are 
suitable  : 


407    Litany  of  the  Passion. 

K\)t  £urtoarj  neit  before 
(faster. 

OTHERWISE  CALLED  PALM  SUNDAY. 
"Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and  sucklingi 
98        Thou  hist  perfected  praise." 
/All  glory,  laud,  and  honour 

To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King, 

To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 

Made  sweet  Hosannasring. 

w/  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  Royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 

/   All  glory,  4c. 
mf  The  company  of  Angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men  and  all  things 
Created  make  reply. 

/   All  glory,  &c. 
mf  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went : 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

/    All  slory,  &c. 
29) 


THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 


mf  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

luey  sang  their  hymns  of  praise  ; 
To  Thee  now  high  exalted 

Our  melody  we  raise. 

/   AH  glory,  &c. 
rnj  TIiou  didst  accept  their  praises, 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 

Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

/  All  glory,  &c.    Amen. 

"And  the  multitudes  that  wept  be/ore,  and 
that  followed,  cried,  saying,  Hotanna 

99  to  the  Son  of  David." 

f  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  I 
Hark  !  all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry ; 
p  0  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 
With  palms  and  scatter 'd  garments 

strowM. 
/  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
j>  In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ; 
cr  O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquer 'd  Bin. 
/  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  maiesty ! 
mf  The  Angel  armies  of  the  sky 
p  Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering 

eyes 
To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 
/Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
?w/The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  : 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  Throne 
Awaits  His  own  Anointed  Son. 
/  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
p  In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ; 
"Bow  Thy  meek  Head  to  mortal  pain, 
/  Then  take,  0  God,  Thy  power,  and 

reign.    Amen. 

$pmrts  on  tfje  ^assfon.* 

"And  being  in  an  agony  He  prayed  more 

100  earnestly:' 
w/Sion's  Daughter,  weep  no  more. 
Though  thv  troubU  d  heart  be  sore ; 
He  of  Whom  the  Psalmist  sung, 

He  Who  woke  the  Prophet's  tongue, 
Christ,  the  Mediator  Blest, 
Brings  thee  everlasting  rest. 
p  In  a  garden  man  became 
Heir  of  sin,  and  death,  and  shame ; 
cr  Jksus  in  a  garden  wins 
Life,  and  pardon  for  our  sins  ; 
dim  Through  His  hour  of  agony 
Praying  in  Gethsemane. 
mf  There  for  us  He  intercedes ; 
There  with  God  the  Fathkr  pleads  ; 
Willing  there  for  us  to  drain 
To  the  dregs  the  cup  of  pain, 
That  in  everlasting  day 
He  may  wipe  our  tears  away 
*  Some  of  these  Hymns  may  be  sung 
throughout  the  year. 

( 


/Therefore  to  His  Name  be  given 
(dory  botli  in  earth  and  Heaven  ; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Sox, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honour,  praise,  and  glory  be 
Now  and  through  eternity.    Anion. 

101  "  Looking  unto  Jesus." 

p  O'erwhf.lm'd  in  depths  of  woe, 

Upon  the  Tree  of  scorn 
Hangs  the  Redeemer  of  mankind, 

With  racking  anguish  torn. 

See  how  the  nails  those  Hands 

And  Feet  so  tender  rend ; 
See  down  His  Face,  and  Neck,  and 

His  sacred  Blood  descend.     [Breast 
mf  Oh,  hear  that  last,  loud  cry 

Which  pierced  His  Mother's  heart, 
p  As  into  God  the  Father's  hands 

He  bade  His  soul  depart. 
mf  Earth  hears,  and  trembling  quakes 

Around  that  tree  of  pain  ; 
/  The  rocks  are  rent ;  the  graves  are 

The  veil  is  rent  in  twain.       [burst ; 
mf  Shall  man  alone  be  mute? 

Have  we  no  griefs,  or  fears  ?    [kind, 
Come,  old  and  young,  come,  all  man 

And  bathe  those  leet  in  tears. 
p  Come,  fall  before  His  Cross 

Who  shed  for  us  His  Blood; 
Who  died,  the  Victim  of  pure  love, 

To  make  us  sons  of  God. 
/.Iesu,  all  praise  to  Thee, 

Our  Joy  and  endless  Rest :       [here. 
Be  Thou  our  Guide  while  pilgrims 

Our  Crown  amid  the  blest.    Amen 

■  Thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  redeemed  ui 

102  t0  God  hxJ  Thy  Blood." 

p  He,  Who  once  in  righteous  ven- 
geance ("flood, 

Whelm'd   the   world   beneath   the 
w?/Once  again  in  mercy  cleansed  it 

With  His  own  most  precious  Blood, 
P  Coming  from  His  Throne  on  high 
On  the  painful  Cross  to  die. 
/O  the  wisdom  of  the  Eternal ! 

0  the  depth  of  love  Divine ! 
mf  O  the  sweetness  of  that  mercy 

Which  in  Jesus  Christ  did  shine  ! 
dim  We  were  sinners  doom'd  to  die ; 
Jesus  paid  the  penalty. 
p  When  before  the  Judge  we  tremble 

Conscious  of  His  broken  laws, 
cr  May  the  Blood  of  His  Atonement 

Cry  aloud,  and  plead  our  cause, 
Bid  our  guilty  terrors  cease, 
p  Be  our  pardon  and  our  peace. 
/  Prince  and  Author  of  salvation, 

Lord  of  Majesty  supreme, 
80) 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 


J  est*,  praise  to  Thee  l>e  given 

Bv  the  world  Thou  didst  redeem ; 
dory  to  the  Father  be  [Amen. 

And  the  Spirit  One  with  Thee. 
"He  was  wounded  for  our  trans- 

103  grettiofU." 
mf  Now,  mv  soul,  thy  voice  upraising, 

Tell  in  sweet  and  mournful  strain 
How  the  Crucified,  enduring 

Grief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 
Freelv  of  His  love  was  offer  d, 

Sinless  Avas  for  sinners  slain. 
Scourg'd  with  unrelenting  fury 

For  the  sins  which  we  deplore, 
By  His  livid  Stripes  He  heals  us, 

Raising  us  to  fall  no  more ; 
Ail  our  bruises  irently  soothing, 

Binding  up  the  bleeding  sore. 
p   See !   His    Hands   and  Feet    are 
fasten'd; 

or  So  He  makes  His  people  free  ; 
Not  a  wound  whence  Blood  is  flowing 

But  a  fount  of  grace  shall  be  ; 
Yea  the  very  nails  which  naii  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  Tree. 
v  Through  His  Heart   the   spear   is 
piercing.  [die ; 

Though  His  foes   have   seen  Him 
Blood  and  Water  thence  are  streaming 

In  a  tide  of  mystery, 
cr  Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 

Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 
m/JEsr,  mav  those  precious  fountains 

Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford  : 
Let  them  be  our  cup  and  healing, 

And  at  length  our  lull  reward  ; 
So  a  ransom'd  world  shall  ever   . 

Praise  Thee,  its  redeeming  Lord. 

Amen. 

104  "Behold  the  Man." 
mfO  sinner,  lift  the  eye  of  faith, 

To  true  repentance  turning  ; 
Bethink  thee  of  the  curse  of  sin, 

Its  awful  guilt  discerning : 
Upon  the  Crucified  One  look, 
And  thou  shalt  read,  as  in  a  book, 

What  well  is  worth  thy  learning. 
p  Look  on  His  Head,  that  bleeding 
Head, 

With  crown  of  thorns  surrounded ; 
Look  on  His  sacred  Hands  and  Feet 

Which  piercing  nails  have  wounded; 
See  every  Limb  with  scourges  rent : 
On  Him,  the  Just,  the  Innocent, 

What  malice  hath  abounded  ! 
Tis  not  alone  those  Limbs  are  rack'd, 

But  friends  too  are  forsaking  ; 
And  more  than  all,  for  thankless  man 

That  tender  Heart  is  aching  ; 
Oh,  fearful  was  the  pain  and  scorn,       j 
By  Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  borne. 

Their  peace  for  sinners  making.         ' 
(31 


None  ever  knew  such  pain  before, 

Such  infinite  affliction, 
None  ever  felt  a  grief  like  His 

In  that  dread  crucifixion  : 
For  us  He  bare  those  bitter  thioe3, 
For  us  those  agonizing  woes, 

In  oft-renew  d  infliction. 
mf  0  sinner,  mark,  and  ponder  well 

Sin's  awful  condemnation  ; 
Think  what  a  sacrifice  it  cost 

To  purchase  thy  salvation  ; 
Had  Jesus  never  bled  and  died, 
Then  what  could  thee  and  all  betide 

But  uttermost  damnation  ? 
Lord,  give  us  grace  to  flee  from  sin, 

And  Satan's  wiles  ensnaring, 
And  from  those  everlasting  flames 

For  evil  ones  preparing. 
/  Jestj,  we  thank  Thee,  and  entreat 
cr  To  rest  for  ever  at  Thy  Feet, 

Thy  heavenly  glory  sharing.   Amen. 

105  "The  love  of  Christ  comtraineth  us." 
p  In  the  Lord's  atoning  grief 
Be  our  rest  and  sweet  relief; 
Store  we  deep  in  heart's  recess 
All  the  shame  and  bitterness. 
Thorns,   and   cross,   and  nails,  and 

lance, 
Wounds,  our  treasure  that  enhance, 
Vinegar,  and  gall,  and  reed. 
And  the  pang  His  soul  that  freed, 
cr  May  these  all  our  spirits  sate, 
And  with  love  inebriate ; 
In  our  souls  plant  virtue's  root, 
And  mature  its  glorious  fruit.  ' 

mf  Crucified  !  we  Thee  adore, 
Tnee  with  all  our  hearts  implore  ; 
Us  with  Saintly  bands  unite 
In  the  realms  of  heavenly  light. 
Christ,  by  coward  hands  betray'd, 
Christ,  for  us  a  captive  made. 
Christ,  upon  the  bitter  Tree  [Amen 
Slain  for  man,  be  praise  to  Thee. 
"  We  love  Him,  because  He  first 

106  loved  us." 
mf  My  God,  I  love  Thee ;  (dim)  not 

I  hope  for  heaven  thereby,   [because 
Nor  yet  because  who  love  Thee  not 
P  Are  lost  eternally. 
!  Thou,  O  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 
1      Upon  the  Cross  embrace  ; 
<  Forme  didst  bear  the  nails,  and  spear, 
[      And  manifold  disgrace, 
I  pp  And  griefs  and  torments  number- 
And  sweat  of  agony ;  [less, 

Yea.  death  itself ;  and  all  for  me 
Who  was  Thine  enemy, 
i  mf  Then  why,  0  Blessed  Jesu  Christ, 
l      Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  sake  of  winning  heaven, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 


Xot  from  the  hope  of  saining  aught, 

Not  seeking  a  re  warn  ; 
/  But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 

O  ever-loving  Lord. 
r/?/So  would  I  love   Thee,   dearest 
Lord. 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing; 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God. 

And  my  most  loving  King.    Amen. 

107    "  The  precious  blood  of  Christ, 
mf  Glory  be  to  Jesus, 
Who,  in  hitter  pains, 
Pour'd  for  me  the  Life-blood 

From  His  sacred  veins. 
Grace  and  life  eternal 
In  that  Blood  I  find  ; 
Blest  be  His  compassion 

Infinitely  kind. 
Blest  through  endless  ages 
Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  endless  torments 

Did  the  world  redeem. 
Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 
Pleaded  to  the  skies  : 
cr  But  the  Blood  of  Jests 

For  our  pardon  cries. 
p  Oft  as  it  is  sprinkled 

On  our  guilty  hearts, 
mf  Satan  in  confusion 
Terror-struck  departs ; 
Oft  as  earth  exulting 
Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
cr  Ansel-hosts  rejoicing 

Make  their  glad  reply. 
/  Lift  ye  then  your  voices : 
cr     Swell  the  mighty  flood ; 
Louder  still  and" louder 
Praise  the  (dim)  precious  Blood. 
Amen. 
"What  things  were  gain  to  me,  those  I 
108        counted  loss  for  Christ." 

mf  When   I   survey   the   wondrous 

Cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  ail  my  pride. 
Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast 
Save  in  the  Cross  of  Christ  my  God  : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  Blood,    [most, 
p  See  from  His  Head,  His  Hands, 

His  Feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingling  down; 
cr  Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
( >r  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 
mf  V,  ere  the  whole  realm  of  nature 

mine, 
That  were  an  offering  far  too  small ; 
f  Love  so  amazing,  so  Divine, 
Demands  my  BOW,  my  life,  my  all. 


1  mf  To  Christ,  Who  won  for  sinners 

f-ace 
y  bitter  grief  and  anguish  sore. 
/  Be  praise  bum  all  the  ransom "d  race 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

"  Unto  you  therefore  which  believe  He  is 

109  precious." 
mf  Sweet   the   moments,   rich    in 

j         blessing, 

"v>  hich  before  the  Cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peacepossessing 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 
Here  I  rest,  for  ever  viewing 
Mercy  pour'd  in  streams  of  Blood  ; 
!  Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
|      Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with 
God. 
p  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 
*      Low  before  His  Cross  to  lie, 

Whilst  I  see  Divine  compassion 
I      Beaming  in  His  languid  Eye. 
mf  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 

Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  Thee, 
Till  I  taste  Thy  mil  salvation, 
j      And  Ihine  unveil'd  glory  see. 

Amen. 

''Remembering  Mine  affliction  and   My 
misery,    the    wormwood    and    the 

110  3all." 
p  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  the  Tempter's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  confliefsee, 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
cr  Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 
p  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraign 'd  ; 
Oh.  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

Oh,  the  panes  His  sou!  sustain'd  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  lose ; 
cr  Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 
p  Calvary's      mournful     mountain 

climb  ; 
cr  There,  adoring  at  His  Feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time,— 

God's  own  Sacrifice  complete ; 
p  "  It  is  finish'd,"  hear  Him  cry  ; 
cr  Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

Amen. 

"  JTho  loved  me,  and  oave  Ilimtdf  for 

111  «•." 
mfO  sacred  Head,  surrounded 

By  crown  of  piercing  thorn  ! 
0  bleeding  Head,  so  wounded, 

Reviled,  and  put  to  scorn  ! 
p  Death's  pallid  hue  comes  o'er  Thee, 

The  glow  of  life  decays, 
cr  Yet  Ansel-hosts  adore  Thee, 
dim  And  tremble  as  they  gaze. 
32) 


p  1  see  Thy  strength  and  vigour 

All  fading  in  the  strife, 
And  death  with  cruel  rigour 

Bereaving  Thee  of  life  ; 
rifO  agony  and  dying  ! 

U  love  to  sinners  free  I 
p  Jesu,  ail  grace  supplying, 

0  turn  Thy  Face  on  me. 
In  this  Thy  bitter  Passion, 

Good  Shepherd,  think  of  me 
With  Thy  most  sweet  compassion, 

Unworthy  though  I  be : 
mf  Beneath  1  hy  Cross  abiding 

For  ever  would  I  rest, 
in  Thy  dear  love  confiding, 

And  with  Thy  Presence  lilest. 

Amen. 

"  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and 

are  heavy-laden,  and  I  will  give  you 

112  resL" 
m/Au  ye  who  seek  for  sure  relief 

In  trouble  and  distress, 
Whatever  sorrow  vex  the  mind, 

Or  guilt  the  soul  oppress, 
Jesus,  Who  gave  Himself  for  you 
p  Upon  the  Cross  to  die, 
cr  Opens  to  vou  His  sacred  Heart ; 

O  to  that  Heart  draw  nigh. 
wfYe  hear  how  kindly  He  invites  ; 

Ye  hear  His  words  so  blest ; 
"  All  ye  that  labour  come  to  Me, 
p  And  1  will  give  you  rest." 
mf  0  Jesus,  Joy  of  Saints  on  high, 

Thou  Hope  or  sinners  here, 
Attracted  by  those  loving  Avords 

To  Thee  we  lift  our  prayer. 
p  Wash  Thou  our  wounds  in   that 
dear  Elood 

Which  from  Thy  Heart  doth  flow ; 
er  A  new  and  contrite  heart  on  all 

Who  cry  to  Thee  bestow.    Amen. 

"  Is  it  nothing  to  you,  all  ye  that  pass  by? 
Behold  and  see  if  there  be  any  sorrow 

113  like  unto  My  sorrow." 
?/i/ See  the  destined  day  arise  1 
See,  a  willing  Sacrifice, 
Jesus,  to  redeem  our  loss, 
Hangs  upon  the  shameful  Cross ! 
p  Jesu,  who  but  Thou  had  borne, 
Lifted  on  that  Tree  of  scorn, 
Every  pang  and  bitter  throe, 
Finishing  Thy  life  of  woe  ? 
Who  but  Thou  had  dared  to  drain, 
Steep'd  in  gall,  the  cup  of  pain, 
And  with  tender  Body  bear 
Thorns,  and  nails,  and  piercing  spear  ? 
mf  Thence  the  cleansing  Water  flow'd, 
Mingled  from  Thy  Side  with  Blood ; 
Sign  to  all  attesting  eyes 
Of  the  hnish'd  Sacrifice. 

(33  ) 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 

v  Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  grace 
in  that  Sacrifice  to  place 


cr  All  our  trust  for  life  renew'd, 
Pardon'd  sin,  and  promised  good. 

Amen. 

H4         "  They  crucified  Him. " 

'wfO  come  and    mourn   with    me 

awhile ; 
0  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  side  ; 

0  come,  together  let  us  mourn  ; 
pp  Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 
mf  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 
While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride  ? 
Ah  !  look  how  patiently  He  hangs ; 
pp  Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 
p  How  fast  His  Hands  and  Feet  are 

nail'd ; 
His  Throat  with  parching  thirst  is 

dried :  [Blood ; 

His  failing  Eyes   are   dimm'd   with 
pp  Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 
p  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  Words 

of  love  ; 
And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 
For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men  ; 
pp  Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 
p  Come,  let  us  stand  beneath  the 

Cross ; 
So  may  the  Elood  from  out  His  Side 
Fall  gently  on  us  drop  by  drop ; 
PP  Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 
mf  A  broken  heart,  a  fount  of  tear3 
Aik,  and  they  will  not  be  denied  ; 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  love  and  weep, 
Since  Thou  for  us  art  crucified. 

Amen. 

"Father,  forgive  them,  for  they  know  not 

115  'what  they  do." 

mf"  Forgive  them,  0  My  Father, 

They  know  not  what  they  do : 
p  The  Saviour  spake  in  anguish, 

As  the  sharp  nails  went  through. 
No  pain'd  reproaches  gave  He 

To  them  that  shed  His  Blood, 
But  prayer  and  tenderest  pity 
cr  Large  as  the  love  of  God. 
mf  For  me  was  that  compassion, 

For  me  that  tender  care; 

1  need  His  wide  forgiveness 
As  much  as  any  there. 

p  It  was  my  pride  and  hardnes3 

That  hung  Him  on  the  Tree  : 
pp  Those  cruel  nails,  0  Saviour, 

Were  driven  in  by  me. 
p  And  often  I  have  slighted 

Thy  gentle  voice  that  chid  ; 
cr  Forgive  me  too,  Lord  Jesus; 

I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

C 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 


mf  0  depth  of  sweet  compassion ! 

0  Love  Divine  and  true  ! 
Save  Thou  the  souls  that  slight  Thee, 

And  know  not  what  they  do. 

Amen. 
"  Verily  I  say  unto  th"e.  To-day  shalt  thou 
116        be  with  Me  in  Paradise." 

mf  "Lord,    when    Thy    Kingdom 

comes,  remember  me : " 
p  Thus  spake  the  dying  lips  to  dying 

Ears: 
crO  faith,  which  in  that  darkest  hour 

could  see 


'■  Woman,  behold  thy  ton  . 
117  motker." 


.  Behold  thy 


"J/At  the  Cross  her  station  keepine, 
Stood  the  mournful  Mother  weeping, 

Where  He  nuns,  the  dving  Lord  ; 
For  her  soul  of  joy  bereaved, 
Bow'd  with  anguish,  deeply  grieved. 

Felt  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 
p  Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Now  was  she,  that  Mother  blessed 

Of  the  sole-b3gotten  One  ; 

Deep  the  woe  of  her  affliction, 

i  When  she  saw  the  Crucifixion 


The  promised  glory   of  the   far-off     w  Of  her  ever-glorious  Son. 


years  I 
mfSo  kingly  sign  declares  that  glory 

now, 
No  ray  of  hope  lights  up  that  awful 

hour; 
p  A    thorny   crown    surrounds    the 

bleeding  Brow, 
The  Hands  are  stretch'd  in  weakness, 

not  in  power. 
mf  Yet   hear   the   Word  the   dying 

Saviour  saith, 
p  rail "  Thou  too  shalt  rest  in  Para- 
dise to-day ; " 
tempo  cr  0  Words  of  love  to  answer 

words  of  faith : 
0  Words  of  hope  for  those  who  liye  to 

pray! 
m/LoRD.  when  with  dying  lips  my 

prayer  is  said, 
Grant  that  in  faith  Thy  kingdom  I 

may  see ; 
And,   thinking   on   Thy   Cross   and 

bleeding  Head, 
May    breathe    my    parting    words, 

(p)  "  Remember  me." 
cr  Remember  me,  but  not  my  shame 

or  sin : 
/Thy  cleansing  Blood  hath  wash*d 

them  all  away ; 
mf  Thy  precious  Death  for  me  did 

pardon  win  ; 
Thy  Blood  redeem'd  me  in  that  awful 

day. 
p  Remember  me ;  yet  how  canst  Thou 

forget  [to  Thee, 

"What  pain  and  anguish  I  have  caused 


m/Who,on  Christ's  dear  Mother  gaz- 
Pierced  by  anguish  so  amazing,    [ing 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep? 
Who,  on  Christ's  dear  Mother  think- 
Such  a  cup  of  sorrow  drinking,     [ing 

Would  not  share  her  sorrow.;  deep  ? 
p  For  His  people's  sins  chastised. 
She  beheld  her  Son  despised,  [twin'd : 

Scourg'd.and  crown 'dwith  thorns  en- 
Saw  Him  then  from  judgment  taken, 
And  in  death  by  all  forsaken, 

Till  His  Spirit  He  resign'd. 
mfjESU,  may  her  deep  devotion 
Stir  in  me  the  same  emotion, 

Fount  of  love.  Redeemer  kind, 
cr  That  my  heart  fresh  ardour  gaining, 
And  a  purer  love  attaining, 

May  with  Thee  acceptance  find. 

Amen. 
"  My  God,  My  God,  why  hist  Thou  fur- 
118  taken  Mel" 

mf  THRO-tfEDupon  the  awful  Tree, 
King  of  grief,  I  watch  with  Thee ; 
dim  Darkness  veils  Thine  anginsh'd 
None  its  lines  of  woe  can  trace,  TFace, 
None  can  tell  what  pangs  unknown 
pp  Hold  Thee  silent  and  alone. 
p  Silent  through  those  three  dread 

hours, 
cr  Wrestling  with  the  evil  powers, 
c?;mLeft  alone  with  human  sin, 
Gloom  around  Thee  and  within, 
Till  the  appointed  time  is  nigh, 
pp  TU1  the  Lamb  of  God  may  die. 

nf  Hark  that  cry  that  peals  aloud 


The   Cross,  the   Agony,  the   Bloody     Upward  t h rough  the  whelming  cloud  1 
Sweat.  cr  Thou,  the  Father's  only  Son, 

Thou,  His  own  Anointed  One, 
Thou  dost  ask  Him— (/>)  can  it  be?— 
dim  "  Why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me !  ' 

SLord,  should  fear  and  anguish  roll 
arklv  o'er  my  sinful  soul, 
Thou,' Who  once  wast  thus  bereft 
crThat  Thine  own  might  ne'er  be  left, 
Teach  me  bv  that  bitter  cry 
mf  In  the  gloom  to  know  Thee  nisrh. 
Amen. 
(34) 


Sweat, 

And  all  the  sorrow  Thou  didst  bear 

for  me  ? 
cr  Remembor  me ;   and,  ere  I  pass 

away, 
Speak  Thou  th'  assuring  Word  that 

sets  us  free, 
And  make  Thy  promise  to  mv  heart, 

{j))  "  To-dav 
Thou  too  shalt  rest  in  Paradise  with 

Me."  Amen. 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 


119  "I  thirst." 

m/His  are  the  thousand  sparkling 

rills, 
That  from  a  thousand  fountains  burst, 
And  fill  with  music  all  the  hills ; 
p     And  yet  He  saith,  "  I  thirst." 
m/AII  fiery  pangs  on  battle-fields, 
On  fever  beds  where  sick  men  toss, 
Are  in  that  human  cry  He  yields 
p     To  anguish  on  the  Cross. 
w/But  more  than  pains  that  rack'd 

Him  then 
Was  the  deep  longing  thirst  Divine, 
cr  That  thirsted  for  the  souls  of  men : 
p    Dear  Lord  !  and  one  was  mine. 
mfO  Love  most  patient,  give  me  grace; 
>Iake  a;l  mv  soul  athirst  for  Thee  ; 
pThat  parch'd  dry  Lip,  that  fading 

That  Thirst  were  all  forme.  [Face, 
Amen. 

120  "  M  *'5  finked- " 
m/O  perfect  life  of  love ! 

All,  all  is  finish 'd  now ; 
All  that  He  left  His  Throne  above 

To  do  for  us  below. 

No  work  is  left  undone 

Of  all  the  Father  will'd ; 
p  His  toil,  His  sorrows,  one  by  one, 
cr  The  Scripture  have  fulfill'd. 
p  No  pain  that  we  can  share 

But  He  has  felt  its  smart : 
All  forms  of  human  grief  and  care 

Have  pierced  that  tender  Heart. 

And  on  His  thorn -crown'd  Head, 

And  on  His  sinless  Soul, 
Our  sins  in  all  their  guilt  were  laid, 
cr  That  He  might  make  us  whole. 
p  In  perfect  love  He  dies : 

For  me  He  dies,  for  me : 
cr  0  all-atoning  Sacrifice, 

I  cling  by  faith  to  Thee. 
mf  In  every  tinr?  of  need, 

Before  the  judgment-throne,  [plead, 
cr  Thy  work,   0  Lamb  of  God,   I'll 

Thy  merits,  (dim)  not  my  own. 
mf  Yet  work,  0  Lord,  in  me 

As  Thou  for  me  hast  wrought ; 
cr  And  let  my  love  the  answer  be 

To  grace  Thy  love  has  brought. 

Amen. 
"  Father,  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  My 

121  Spirit." 

p  And  now,  beloved  Lord,  Thy  Soul 
resigning 
Into  Thy  Father's  arms  with  con- 
scious Will, 
Candy,   with   reverend   grace,   Thy 

Head  inclining, 
ptj  The  throbbing  Brow  and  labour- 
ing Breast  grow  still. 

( 


mf  Freely  Thy  life    Thou    yieldest, 
meekly  bending 
E'en  to  the  last  beneath  our  sorrows' 
load, 

cr  c  dim  Yet  strong  in  death,  in  per- 
fect peace  commending        [God. 
Thy  Spirit  to  Thy  Father  and  Thy 

mf  Sweet  Saviour,  in  mine  hour  of 
mortal  anguish, 

dim  When   earth    grows    dim,   and 
round  me  fails  the  night, 

ere  dim  0  breathe  Thy  peace,  as  flesh 
and  spirit  languish  ; 

cr  At  that  dread  eventide  let  there 
be  light. 

p  To  Thy  dear  Cross  turn  Thou  mine 
eyes  in  dying ; 
Lay  but  my  fainting  head  upon  Thy 
Breast ; 

Those  outstretch'd  Arms  reseive  my 
latest  sighing ; 

cr  And  then,  oh !   then,  Thine  ever- 
lasting Rest.    Amen. 

122  "  In  Paradise." 

p  It  is  finish'd !  Blessed  Jestjs, 

Thou  hast  breathed  Thy  latest  sigh, 
cr  Teaching  us  the  sons  of  Adam 

How  the  Sox  of  God  (dim)  can  die. 
p  Lifeless  lies  the  broken  Body, 

Hidden  in  its  rocky  bed, 
Laid  aside  like  folded  garment : 

Where  is  now  the  Spirit  fled? 
mf  In  the  gloomy  realms  of  darkness 

Shines  a  light  unknown  before, 
For  the  Lord  of  dead  and  living 

Enters  at  the  open  door. 
p  See  !  He  comes  a  willing  Victim, 

Unresisting  hither  led ; 
Passing  from  the  Cross  of  sorrow 

To  the  mansions  of  the  dead. 
mf  Lo !  the  heavenly  light  around  Him 

As  He  draws  His  people  near ; 
cr  All  amazed  they  stand  rejoicing 

At  the  gracious  Words  they  hear. 
mf  For  Himself  proclaims  the  story 

Of  His  own  Incarnate  life, 
And  the  death  He  died  to  save  us, 

Victor  in  that  awful  strife. 
Patriarch  and  Priest  and  Prophet 

Gather  round  Him  as  He  stands, 
cr  In  adoring  faith  and  gladness, 
dim  Hearing  of  the  pierced  Hands. 
/  Oh,  the  bliss  to  which  He  calls  them, 

Ransom'd  by  His  precious  Blood, 
From  the  gloomy  realm  of  darkness 

To  the  Paradise  of  God  1 
mf  There  in  lowliest  joy  and  wonder 

Stands  the  robber  at  His  side, 
cr  Reaping  now  the  blessed  promise 
dim  Spoken  by  the  Crucified. 
35  )  C  ?. 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 


p  Jf.sus,  Lord  of  dead  and  living. 
Let  Thy  mercy  rest  on  me : 

Grant  me  too.  when  lite  is  finish'd. 
Rest  in  Paradise  with  Thee    Amen. 

- 
of  Jc-set    beheld    where    He     wj.s 

123 

P  By  Jesrs'  crave  on  either  hand. 

While  night  is  brooding  o'er  the  land, 

The  sad  and  silent  mourners  stand. 

At  last  the  weary  life  is  o'er, 

The  agony  and  oonf 

Of  Him  Who  all  our  sufferings  bore. 

Deep  in  the  rock's  sepulchral  shade 

The  Lord,  by  Whom  the  worlds  were 

The  Saviour  of  mankind,is  laid.  [made. 

TTi/O  hearts  bereaved  and  sore  dis- 

fxess'd. 
Here  is  for  you  a  place  of  rest ; 
p  Here  leave  your  griefs  on  Jesu^' 

Breast.    Amen. 

"And  when  Joseph  had  taken  the  Body, 
he  wrapped  it  in  a  dean  linen  cloth, 
and  liid  it  in  his  own  neiv  tomb, 
which  he  )u:d  hewn  out  in  the  r^-k. 
.  .  .  And  there  W is  Ma  ' 
lene,  anl  the  other  Mary,  sittinj 

124  over  aj-insi  the  sepulchre'.'' 

m/ Resting  from  His  work  to-day 

In  the  tomb  the  Saviour  lav  ; 

Still  He  slept  from  Head  to  Feet, 

Shrouded  in  the  winding-sheet, 

lying  in  the  rock  alone. 

Hidden  by  the  sealed  stone. 

Late  at  even  there  was  seen 

Watching  long  the  Magdalene; 

Early,  ere  the  break  of  day. 

g  Sorrowful  she  took  her  way 

To  the  holy  garden  gla  le. 

Where  her"  buried  Lo?,u  was  laid. 

m/So  with  Thee,  till  life  shall  end, 

1  would  soiemn  vigil  spen  1 : 

Let  me  hew  Thee,  Lord,  a  shrine 

In  this  rocky  heart  of  mine. 

Where  in  pure  embalmed  cell 

None  but  Thou  may  ever  dwell. 

Myrrh  and  spices  will  I  bring. 

True  affection's  offering ; 

p  Close  the  door  from  sightand  sound 

Of  the  busy  world  around  : 

And  in  patient  watch  remain 

cr  Till  my  Lord  appear  again.  Amen. 

(Paster. 

"  0  death,  where  is  thy  stinyT    0  grjve, 

125  where  is  thy  victory  ?" 
/  Ye  choirs  of  new  Jerusalem, 

Your  sweetest  notes  emp'.oy, 
The  Paschal  victory  to  hymn , 
In  strains  o:  holy  joy.' 


For  Judah's  Lion  bursts  His  chains. 

Crushmg  the  serpent's  head  :  ["mains 
And  cries  aloud  through  death's  do- 
To  wake  the  imprison  d  dead. 
Devouring  depths  of  hell  their  prey 

At  His  command  restore : 
His  ransom'd  hosts  pursue  their  way 

Where  Jesus  goes  before. 
ff  Triumphant  in  His  don  now 

To  Him  all  power  is  given  ; 
i  m/To  Him  in  one  communion  bow 
'      All  saints  in  earth  and  Heav'n. 
While    we,   His  soldiers,    praise  our 
dim  His  mercy  we  implore.       [King, 
cr  Within  His  palace  bright  to  Dring 

And  keep  us  evermore. 
/All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  S 
All  glory,  Holv  Ghost,  to  Thee. 

Vt luie  endless  aga>  run. 

"Alleluia !    Amen. 

'The  Lord   u  King,   and    hath  put  on 

126  yljrious   . 

/Light's  glittering  morn  bedecks  the 

sky : 
Heaven  thunders  forth  its  victor-cry  ; 
The  glad  earth  shouts  her  triumph 

hiah, 
And  groaning  hell  makes  wild  reply ; 
While  He,  the  King,  the  miehty  King, 
Despoiling  death  of  all  its  sting, 
Anl.  trampling  down  the  powers  of 

night,  [light 

Brings  forth  His  ransom'd  Saints  to 
mf  His  tomb  of  late  the   threefold 

guard  [barr'd ; 

Of  watch   and   stone   and   seal   had 
/  But  now,  in  pomp  and  triumph  high 
He  comes  from  death  to  victory. 
The  pains  of  hell  are  loosed  at  last : 
Ihe  lays  of  mourning  now  are  past ; 
An  Angel  robed  in  light  hath  said, 
if  "  The  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead." 

Part  2. 

?Th'  Apostles' hearts  were  full  of  pain 
or  their  dear  Lord  so  lately  slain, 
By  rebel  servants  doom'd  to  die 
A  death  of  cruel  agony. 
mf  With  gentle  voice  the  Angel  gave 
The  women  tidings  at  the  grave; 
'"  Fear  not,  y  ax  Blaster  shall  ye  see  ; 

:'<jre  to  Galilee." 
cr  Then,  hastening  on  their  eager  way 
The  joyful  tidings  to  convey.  {L-  'F.n, 
Their  Lord  they  met,  their  livi::g 
dim  And  falling  at  His  Feet  adored, 
w/ Th'  Eleven,  when  they  hear  with 
To  Galilee  forthwith  proceed,  [speed 
That  there  once  more  they  may  behold 
The  Lord  s  dear  Face,  as  He  foretold, 


EASTER. 


Part  3. 
/That  Easter-tide  with  joy  was  bright, 
The  sun  shone  out  with  fairer  light, 
When,  to  their  longing  eyes  restored, 
Th'  Apostles  saw  their  risen  Lord. 
<»>fY{Q  bade  them  see  His  Hands,  His 

Side, 
Where  yet  the  glorious  Wounds  abide  ; 
The  tokens  true  which  made  it  plain 
/Their  Lord  indeed  was  risen  again. 
™/ Jesu,  the  King  of  Gentleness, 
Do  Thou  Thyself  our  hearts  possess, 
That  we  may  give  Thee  all  our  days 
The  tribute  of  our  grateful  praise. 


m?/0  Lord  of  all,  with  us  abide 
In  this  our  joyful  Easter-tide  ; 
From  every  weapon  death  can  wield 
Thine  own  redeem 'd  for  ever  shield. 

#A11  praise  be  Thine,  0  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally.    Amen. 

"Sing    ye    to    the    Lord,  for    He    hath 
127         triumphed  gloriously." 

f  At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 
'Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
wfWho  hath  wash'd  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  Side  : 
/  Praise  we  Him,  Whose  love  Divine 
dives  His  Sacred  Blood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  Body  for  the  feast, 
Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest, 
mi/ Where  the  Paschal  blood  is  pour'd, 
Death's  dark  Angel  sheathes  his  sword; 
/  Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go       [foe. 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the 
Praise  we  Christ,  Whose  Blood  was 
Paschal  Victim,  Paschal  Bread ;  [shed, 
mf  With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  Manna  from  above. 

/Mighty  Victim  from  the  sky, 
Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie ; 
Thou  hast  conquer'd  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light ; 
Now  no  more  can  death  appal. 
Now  no  more  the  grave  enthral ; 
Thou  hast  open'd  Paradise, 
And  in  Thee  Thy  Saints  shall  rise. 

Easter  triumph,  Raster  joy, 
5»i/Sin  alone  can  this  destroy : 
From  sin's  power  do  Thou  set  free 
Souls  new-born,  0  Lord,  in  Thee. 
f  Hymns  of  glory-  and  of  praise, 
Risen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise  ; 
Holy  Fathkr,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be.    Amen. 


"  Christ  our  Pasnover  is  sacrificed  for  nt; 

128  therefore  let  us  keep  the  feast." 

/The  Lamb's  high  banquet  call'd  to 

share. 
Arrav'd  in  garments  white  and  fair. 
The  Red  Sea  past,  we  fain  would  sing 
To  Jesus  our  triumphant  King. 
mf  Upon  the  Altar  of  the  Cross 
His  Body  hath  redeem'd  our  loss ; 
And,  tasting  of  His  precious  Blood, 
Our  life  is  hid  with  Him  in  God. 
Protected  in  the  Paschal  night 
From  the  destroying  Angel's  might, 
In  triumph  went  the  ransom'd  free 
From  Pharaoh's  cruel  tyranny. 
Now  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain. 
The  Lamb  of  God  without  a  stain  ; 
His  Flesh,  the  true  unleaven'd  Bread, 
Is  freely  offer 'd  in  our  stead. 
O  all-sufficient  Sacrifice, 
Beneath  Thee  hell  defeated  lies  ; 
Thy  captive  people  are  set  free, 
And  crowns  of  life  restored  by  Thee. 
/We  hymn  Thee  rising  from  the  grave, 
'From  death  returning,  strong  to  save ; 
Thine  own  Right  Hand  the  tyrant 
And  Paradise  for  man  regains,  [chains, 
./FA11  praise  be  Thine,  0  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored ; . 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally.    Amen. 

"Buried  with  Him  in  baptism,  wherein 

also  ye  are  risen  with  Him  through 

the  faith  of  the  operation  of  God, 

_      Who    hath    raised    Him  from  the 

129  dead." 

mfO  Christ,  the  heavens'  Eternal 
Creator,  unto  Thee  we  sing,      [King, 
With  God  the  Father  ever  One, 
Co-equal,  co-eternal  Son, 
Thy  Hand,  when  firstthe  world  began, 
Made  in  Thine  own  pure  Image  man, 
And  link'd  to  fleshly  form  of  earth 
A  living  soul  of  heavenly  birth. 
And  when  the  envious  crafty  foe 
Had  marr'd  Thy  noblest  work  below, 
Thou  didst  our  ruin'd  state  repair 
By  deigning  flesh  Thyself  to  wear. 
Once  of  a  Virgin  born  to  save,    [grave, 
And  now  new-born  from  death's  dark 
0  Christ,  Thou  bidd'st  us  rise  with 
From  death  to  immortality.        [Thee 
Eternal  Shepherd,  Thou  art  wont 
To  cleanse  Thy  sheep  within  the  font, 
That  mystic  bath,  that  grave  of  sin. 
Where  ransom'd  souls  new  life  begin. 

¥  Divine  Redeemer.  Thou  didst  deign 
o  bear  for  us  the  Cross  of  pain, 
Ami  frcelv  pay  the  precious  price 
Of  ail  Thy  Blood  in  sacrifice. 
(37) 


mf  Jesu,  do  Thou  to  every  heart 
Unceasing  Paschal  joy  impart : 
From  death  of  sin  and  guilty  strife 
Set  free  the  new-born  sons  of  life. 
f  All  praise  be  Thine,  0  risen  Lord, 
From  death  to  endless  life  restored  ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally.    Amen. 

uThis  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
made,-  we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad 

130  »*» 

/Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
O  sons  and  daughters,  let  us  sing  ! 
The  King  of  Heav'n,  the  glorious  King, 
O'er  death  to-day  rose  triumphing. 

Alleluia ! 
wfThat  Easter  morn,  at  break  of  day, 
The  faithful  women  went  their  way 
To  seek  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay. 

Alleluia ! 

An  Angel  clad  in  white  they  see, 
Who  sat.  and  spake  unto  the  three, 
"  Your  Lord  doth  go  to  Galilee." 

Alleluia ! 

p  That  night  th'  Apostles  met  in  fear  •' 

cr  Amidst   them    came    their   Lord 

most  dear,  [here." 

And  said,  (p)   "My  peace  be  on  all 

Alleluia ! 
m  f  When  Thomas  first  the  tidings 

heard, 
How  they  had  seen  the  risen  Lord, 
He  doubted  the  disciples'  word. 

Alieluia ! 
P  "  My  pierced  Side,  0  Thomas,  see  ; 
My  Hands,  My  Feet  I  show  to  thee  ; 
Not  laitldess,  but  believing  be." 

Alleluia ! 
->n/No  longer  Thomas  then  denied  ; 
He  saw  the  Feet,  the  Hands,  the  Side  ; 
/  "  Thou  art  my  Lord  and  G*  D,"  he 
cried.  Alleluia ! 

How  blest  are  they  who  have  not  seen, 
And  yet  whose  faith  hath  constant 
For  they  eternal  lite  shall  win.  [been, 

Alleluia  j 
On  this  most  holy  day  of  days, 
To  God  your  hearts  and  voices  raise 
In  laud,  and  jubilee,  and  praise. 

ff  Alleluia  I   Amen. 

"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  th<it  was  slain  to 
receive  power,  and  riches,  and  wis- 
dom, and  strenrrth,  and  honour,  and 

131  Slor!/>  an<i  blessing." 
/Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day ; 
Christians,  haste  your  vows  to  pay ; 
Offer  ve  vour  praises  meet 
At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 


:  ff  "  Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry  ; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

!  /Christ,  the  Victim  undefined, 
Man  to  God  hath  reconciled : 
Whilst  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  together  Death  and  Life : 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay  ■ 
ff  "  Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry  ; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 
m/CHRisT,  Who  once  for  sinners  bled, 
/  Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
jflhroned  in  endless  might  and  power, 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 
Hail,  Eternal  Hope  on  high  ! 
Hail,  Thou  King  of  victory ! 
Hail,  Thou  Prince  of  life  adored  ! 
mf  Help  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord. 
Amen. 

132  "Jesus  met  them, saying,  All  hail" 
f  The  Day  of  Resurrection  ! 

Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad  ; 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God  : 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 

From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over 

With  hymns  of  victory. 

mf  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection-light ; 
And,  listening  to  His  accents. 

May  hear  so  calm  and  plain 
His  own  "  All  hail."  and.  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

/  Now  let  the  heav'ns  be  joyful, 

And  earth  her  song  begin, 
The  round  world  keep  high  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein  ; 
Let  all  things  seen  and  unseen 

Their  notes  of  gladness  blend, 
Jf  For  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen, 

Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end.    Amen. 

133  "Lo>  tn*  winter  is  past." 
f  Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 

Of  triumphant  gladness ; 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness  : 
mf  Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  yoke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters ; 
/Led  them  with  unmoisten'd  foot 

Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 


"lis  the  Spring  of  souls  to-day  ; 

Christ  hath  burst  His  prison/ 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death 

As  a  sun  hath  risen ; 
(33) 


mf  All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Lomr  and  dark,  is  flying 
/From  His  Light,  to  Whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 
Now  the  Queen  of  seasons,  bright 

With  the  Day  of  splendour, 
With  the  royal  Feast  of  feasts, 

Comes  its  joy  to  render ; 
Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem, 

Who  with  true  affection 
Welcomes  in  unwearied  strains 

Jesu's  Resurrection. 
ff  Alleluia  now  we  ciy 

To  our  King  Immortal, 
Who  triumphant  burst  the  bars 

Of  the  tomb's  dark  portal ; 
Alk-luia,  with  the  Son 

God  the  Father  praising; 
Alleluia  yet  again 

To  the  Spirit  raising.    Amen. 

134  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed." 
/Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day, 

Alleluia ! 
Our  triumphant  holy  day, 

Alleluia ! 
mf  Who  did  once,  upon  the  Cross, 

Alleluia ! 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

Alleluia ! 
/  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 

Alleluia! 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King, 

Alleluia ! 
w/Who  endured  the  Cross  and  grave, 

Alleluia ! 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

Alleluia ! 

But  the  pain  which  He  endured 

Alleluia  \ 

f  Our  salvation  hath  procured : 

Alleluia ! 

iFNow  above  the  sky  He's  Kinn. 

Alleluia ! 

Where  the  Angels  ever  sing.       " 

Alleluia !    Amen. 

"using  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for 

135  He  hath  done  marvellous  things." 


Now  is  the  Victor's  triumph  won  ; 

ff  0  let  the  song  of  praise  be  sung. 
■>—  Alleluia ! 

/  Death's  mightiest  powers  have  done 
their  worst, 

And  Jesus  hath  His  foes  dispersed  ; 

ff  Let  shouts  of  praise  and  joy  out- 
burst. Alleluia ! 

/  On  the  third  morn  He  rose  a^ain 

Glorious  in  majesty  to  reign  ; 

O  let  us  swell  the  joyful  strain. 

Alleluia  ! 


p  Lord,  by  thestripes  which  wounded 

Thee  [free. 

From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants 

/  That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee 

ff  Alleluia !    Amen. 

"Alleluia!  for  the  Lord  God  Ovinipotent 

136  reigneih." 

f  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again  ; 
Christ  hath  broken  every  chain ; 
Hark  !  Angelic  voices  cry, 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 

Alleluia ! 
mf  He,  Who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day ; 
/  We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say 

Alleluia ! 
mf  He,  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  Cross, 
/  Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us,  and  hears  our  cry ; 

Alleluia  I 
mf  He,  Who  slumber'd  in  the  grave, 
/is  exalted  now  to  save  ; 
#Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 

Alleluia ! 
mf  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we  too  may  enter  Heav'n. 

Alleluia  J 
Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransom'd  people  feed : 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
/  Let  us  sing  by  night  and  day 

ff  Alleluia !    Amen. 

"  Noiv  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and 
become  the  first-fruits  of  them  that 

137  slept." 

f  Alleluia  !  Alleluia ! 

Hearts  to  Heav'n  and  voices  raise  ; 
Bins  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 

Sing  to  God  a  hvmn  of  praise  ; 
p  He,  Who  on  the  Cross  a  Victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
/  Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 

Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 
Christ   is  risen,  Christ  the   first- 

Of  the  holv  harvest  field,         [fruits 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  second  coming  yield  ; 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 
Ripen'd  by  His  glorious  sunshine, 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 
mf  Christ  is  risen,  we  are  risen  ; 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace, 
Rain,  and  dew.  and  gleams  of  glory 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  Face; 
M 


That  we,  with  our  hearts  in  Heav'n, 

Here  on  earth  may  iruitful  be, 
And  by  Angel-hands  be  gather 'd, 

And  be  ever,  Lord,  with  Tliee, 
^Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high ; 
Alleluia  to  the  Saviour, 

Who  has  gain'd  the  victory; 
Alleluia  to  the  Spirit, 

Fount  of  love  and  sanctity ; 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

To  the  Triune  Majesty,    Amen. 

138  "  He  is  risen." 
/Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bond  i  in  twain ; 
Christ  is  risen  !  Chrisi  is  risen! 

Alleluia  !  swell  the  strain'. 
mf  Tor  our  gain  He  suffer'd  loss 

By  Divine  decree ; 
2?     He  hath  died  upon  the  Cross, 
/         But  our  God  is  He. 
^Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain  ; 
Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

Alleluia  !  swell  the  strain  ! 
mf  Seethe  chains  of  death  are  broken  ; 

Earth  below  and  heaven  above 
Joy  in  each  amazing  token 

Of  His  rising,  Lord  of  love : 
/     He  for  evermore  shall  reign 

By  the  Father's  side, 
dim  Till  He  comes  to  earth  again, 

Comes  to  claim  His  Bride. 
f  Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  js  risen ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain  ; 
Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen ! 

Alleluia !  swell  the  strain  '. 
mf  Glorious  Angels  downward  throng- 
Hail  the  Lord  of  all  the  skies ;  [ing 
Heav'n,  with  joy  and  holy  longing 

For  the  Word  Incarnate,  cries, 

/      "  Christ  is  risen  !  Earth,  rejoice  ! 

Gleam,  ye  starry  train  ! 

All  creation,  find  a  voice ; 

He  o'er  all  shall  reign." 

/fCHRisT  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twa;n  ; 
Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

O'er  the  universe  to  reign.    Amen. 

139  "  The  First -be  gotten  of  the  dead." 
wi/Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus 
And  hear  Angelic  watchers  say,    [lay, 
/  "  He  lives.  Who  once  was  slain  : 
mfWhy  seek  the  living'midst  the  dead? 
Remember  how  the  Saviour  said 
/"That  He  would  rise  again." 

0  joyful  sound !  0  glorious  hour, 
V,  nen  by  His  own  Almighty  power 

He  rose,  and  left  the  grave  I 
#Now  let  our  songs  His  triumph  tell. 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  death  and 

And  ever  lives  to  save.  [l:ell, 

( 


/The  First-begotten  of  the  dead, 
For  us  He  rose,  our  glorious  Head, 

Immortal  lite  to  bring ;  [die. 

What  though  the  saints  like  Him  shall 
They  share  their  Leader's  victory, 

And  triumph  with  their  King. 
mf  No  more  they  tremble  at  the  grave, 
tor  Jesus  will  their  spirits  save, 

And  raise  their  slumbering  dust : 
/O  risen  Lord,  in  Thee  we  live, 
dim  To  Thee  our  ransom'd  souls  we 

give, 
p  i o  Thee  cur  bodies  trust.    Amen. 

"lam  He  that  Vveth,  and  was  dead ;  aiid 
btholl,  I  am  alire  for  evermore. 
Amen;  and  have  tlte  Ac£«  of  heil 

140  a***  of  death." 
/Jesus  lives  !  no  longer  now 

Can  thy  terrors,  death,  appal  us  ; 
Jesus  lives !  by  this  we  know 
Thou,  0  grave,  canst  not  enthral  us. 
Alleluia  I 
Jesus  lives !  henceforth  is  death 
But  the  gate  of  life  immortal : 
plhis    shall     calm    our    trembling 
breath, 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 
mf  Alleluia ! 
/Jesus  lives  !  {p)  for  us  He  died ; 
m/Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide, 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving 

Alleluia .' 
/Jesus  lives  !  our  hearts  know  well 

Nought  from  us  His  love  shall  sever ; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell 
Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever. 
Alleluia  .' 
Jesus  lives!  to  Him  the  Throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given  ; 
to/ May  we  go  where  He  is  gone, 
cr  Rest    and    reign    with    Him    in 
Heaven.  Alleluia!    Amen. 

"  When  thou  Hest  dorcn,  thou  thatt  not  A* 
afraid;    yea,  thou   shalt  lie  'lew,:, 

141  and  thy  sleep  shall  le  sweet." 
For  a  late  Evexixg  Service. 

to/Jesu,  the  world's  redeeming  Lord, 
The  Father's  eo-eternal  Word, 
Of  Light  invisible  true  Light, 
Ihine  Israels  Keeper  day  and  night; 


Refresh  at  night  with  quiet  rest 
I  Our  limbs  by  daily  toil  oppress'd  : 
|  That  while  in  this  frail  house  of  clay 
A  little  longer  here  we  stay, 
/■Our  flesh  in  Thee  may  sweetly  sleep, 
Our  souls  with  Thee  their  vigils  keep. 
40  i 


ROGATION  DAYS. 


mf  We  pray  Thee,  while  we  dwell 

below, 
Preserve  us  from  our  ghostly  foe ; 
Nor  let  his  wiies  victorious  be 
O'er  them  that  are  redeem 'd  by  Thee. 
O  Lof.d  of  all,  with  us  abide 
In  this  our  joyful  Easter-tide ; 
From  every  weapon  death  can  wield 
Thine  own  redeem'd  for  ever  shield. 

f  All  praise  be  Thine,  0  risen  Lord, 
From  deatli  to  endless  life  restored; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally.    Amen. 


197    The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is. 

232    Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem. 

<.\)2    Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem. 


Rogation  Qjigs. 

"  Lord,   Thou  art  become  gracious  unto 
1J2  Thy  land." 

mf  To  Thee  our  God  we  fly 

For  mercy  and  for  grace  ; 

O  hear  our  lowly  cry, 

And  hide  not  Thou  Thy  Face. 

/O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty 

hand.  [hand. 

m/And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 

/  Arise,  0  Lord  of  hosts ! 
B-  jealous  for  Thy  Name, 
And  drive  from  out  our  coasts 
The  sins  that  put  to  shame. 
O  Lord,  stretch   forth   Thy  mighty 
hand,  [land. 

m/And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 

Thv  best  gifts  from  on  high 

In  rich  abundance  pour, 

That  we  may  magnify 

And  praise  Thee  more  and  more. 

/O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty 

hand,  [land. 

m/And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 

The  powers  ordain *d  by  Thee 

With  heavenly  wisdom  bless : 
May  they  Thy  servants  be, 
And  rule  in  li-diteousness. 
/O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty 
hand,  [land. 

mf  And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 

The  Church  of  Thy  dear  Sox 

Inflame  with  love's  pure  fire, 
Bind  her  once  more  in  one, 
An  1  life  and  truth  inspire. 
/O  Lord,  stretch  for.h  Thy  mighty 
hand.  [land. 

m/And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 
(41 


The  Pastors  of  Thy  fold 

With  grace  and  power  endue 
That  faithful,  pure,  and  bold, 
They  may  be  Pastors  true. 
/O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty 
hand,  [land. 

mf  And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 
0  let  us  love  Thy  house, 
And  sanctify  Thy  day, 
Bring  unto  Thee  our  vows, 
And  loyal  homage  pay. 
/O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty 
hand,  [land. 

m/And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 
p  Give  peace,  Lord,  in  our  time  ; 
0  let  no  foe  draw  nigh, 
Nor  lawless  deed  of  crime 
Insult  Thy  Majestv. 
/0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty 
hand,  [land. 

-m/And  guard  and  bless  our  Father- 
p  Though  vile  and  worthless,  still 

Thy  people,  Lord,  are  we ; 
cr  And  tor  our  God  we  will 

None  other  have  but  Thee. 
/O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty 

hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  Fatherland 
Amen 


"  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  0  Lord , 
and  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in 
143    due  season." 

mf  Lord,  in  Thy  Name  Thy  servants 
plead, 
And  Thou  hast  sworn  to  hear : 
Thine  is  the  harvest,  Thine  the  seed,. 
The  fresh  and  fading  year. 

Our  hope,  when  Autumn  winds  blew 

We  trusted.  Lord,  with  Thee  :  [wild, 
And  still,  now  Spring  has  on  us  smiled. 

We  wait  on  Thy  decree. 
The  former  and  the  latter  rain, 

The  summer  sun  and  air, 
The  green  ear,  and  the  golden  grain, 

All  Thine,  are  ours  by  prayer. 
Thine  too  by  right,  and  ours  by  grace. 

The  wondrous  growth  unseen, 
The  hopes  that  soothe,  the  fears  that 

The  love  that  shines  serene,  [brace. 
So  grant  the  precious  things  brought 

By  sun  and  moon  below.  [forth 

That  Thee  in  Thy  new  Heav'n  and 
earth 

We  never  may  forego.    Amen 

The  following  Hymn  is  suitable  for  thi» 
4G3    Litany  for  the  Rogation  Days, 


ASCENSIONTIDE. 

gfetcnstonttof. 

unto  Me  in  heaven 


"All power  is  git 

144  an^  xn  earTn-" 
jnfO  Lord  most  High,  Eternal  King, 
Bv  Thee  redeem VI  Thy  praise  we  sing ; 
The  bonds  of  death  are  burst  by  Thee, 
And  grace  has  won  the  victory. 
Ascending  to  the  Father's  Throne 
Thou  claim 'st  the  kingdom  as  Thine 

own  ; 
Thy  days  of  mortal  weakness  o'er, 
All  power  is  Thine  for  evermore. 
To  Thee  the  whole  creation  now 
Shall,  in  its  threefold  order,  bow. 
Of  things  on  earth,  and  things  on  high, 
And  things  that  underneath  us  he. 
p  In  awe  and  wonder  Angels  see 
How  changed  is  man's  estate  by  Thee, 
How  Flesh  makes  pure  as  flesh  did 

stain,  [reign. 

And  Thou,  True  God,  in  Flesh  dost 
/  Be  Thou  our  Joy,  0  mighty  Lord, 
As  Thou  wilt  be  our  great  Reward ; 
Let  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee 
Both  now  and  through  eternity. 
All  praise  from  every  heart  and  tongue 
To  Thee,  ascended  Lord,  be  sung ; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be 
And  Holy  Ghost  eternally.    Amen. 

"This  same  Jesus,  Which  is  taken  up 
from  you  into  heaven,  shall  so  come 
in  like  manner  as  ye  have  se-en  Him, 

145  9°  into  heaven." 

/O  Christ  our  Jov,  gone  up  on  high 
To  fill  Thy  Throne  above  the  sky. 

How  glorious  dost  Thou  shine  ! 
Thy  Sovereign  rule  the  worlds  obey, 
And  earthly  joys  all  fade  away 

In  that  pure  light  of  Thine. 
p  To  Thee  in  praver  Thy  people  bow ; 
0  may  our  sins  Thy  pardon  know, 

The  cleansing  of  Toy  grace  ; 
cr  Then  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  above, 
On  wings  of  faithfulness  and  love, 

To  seek  Thy  holy  place. 
m/So,   when  the  sudden  call  shall 

sound, 
And  with  Thy  robe  of  clouds  around 

Thou,  Christ,  shaft  come  once  more, 
dim  Thyself  our  Judge   may'st  turn 

away 
The  penalty  our  sins  should  pay, 
cr  And  our  lost  crowns  restore. 
/Ascended  up  from  mortal  sight. 
Jesu,  we  praise  Thee  in  the  height, 

Our  Joy,  our  great  Reward ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  confess, 
And  with  the  Holy  Spirit  bless, 

Ose  ever  glorious  Lord.    Amen. 


"By  His  own  Blood  He  entered  in  once 

146  int0  the  holy  place,  * 
mf  0  Saviotjr,  Who  forman  hast  trod 
The  winepress  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
/Ascend,  and  claim  again  on  high 
Thy  glory  left  for  us  to  die. 

A  radiant  cloud  is  now  Thy  seat  [Feet; 
And  earth  lies  stretch'd  beneath  Thy 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  Thee 

sing, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 
The  Angel-host  enraptured  waits : 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates ! " 
0     GoD-and-MAXl     the     Father's 

Throne 
Is  now  for  evermore  Thine  own. 
Our  great  High  Priest  and  Shepherd 

Thou 
Within  the  veil  art  enter'd  now, 
mf  To  offer  there  Thy  precious  Blood 
p  Once  pour'd  on  earth  a  cleansing 

flood. 
mf  An  d  then  ce  the  Church ,  Thy  chosen 

Bride, 
With  countless  gifts  of  grace  supplied. 
Through  all  her  members  draws  from 
Her  hidden  life  of  sanctity.  [Thee 
0  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  Thy  dear  care 
Thy    lowly    members    heaven-ward 

bear; 
Be  ours  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain, 
With  Thee  for  evermore  to  reign. 
/All  praise  from   every  heart  and 

tongue 
To  Thee,  ascended  Lord,  be  sung  ; 
Ail  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
And  Holy  Ghcst  eternally.    Amen. 

"Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates,  and  be 
ye   lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors ; 

147  and  the  King  of  'glory  shall  come  in." 
f  Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 

Alleluia ! 
To  His  Throne  above  the  skies : 

Alleluia  ! 
p  Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given. 

Alleluia ! 
/Enters  now  the  highest  Heav"n. 

Alleluia  ! 
There  for  Him  high  triumph  waits  ; 

Alleluia ! 
Lift  vour  heads,  eternal  gates ; 

Alleluia ! 
He  hath  conquer'd  death  and  sin  ; 

Alleluia ! 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

Alleluia  ! 
Lo  !  the  Heav'n  its  Lord  receives, 

Alleluia  1 
Yet  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves ;  - 

Alleluia ! 


(  42  ) 


ASCENSIONTIDE. 


Though  returning  to  His  Throne, 

Alleluia ! 

Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

Alleluia ! 

See  !  He  lifts  His  Hands  above ; 

Alleluia ! 
p  See !  He  shows  the  prints  of  love  ; 

Alleluia ! 
/  Hark !  His  gracious  Lips  bestow 

Alleluia: 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below. 

Alleluia : 

p  Still  for  us  He  intercedes, 

Alleluia ! 
His  prevailing  Death  He  pleads, 

Alleluia ! 

ir  place, 

Alleluia ! 
/He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

Alleluia ! 

p  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight 
Alleluia  ! 

cy  Far  above  the  starry  height, 

Alleluia ! 

Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise. 

Alleluia ! 

/  Seeking  Thee  above  the  skies. 

Alleluia  1    Amen. 

'•  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high,  Thou  hast 
led  captivity  ravtive,  and  received 
148   gifts  for  men." 

/See    the     Conqueror    mounts    in 

See  the  King  in  royal  state  [triumph, 
Riding  on  the  clouds  His  chariot 

To  His  heavenly  palace  gate ; 
Hark !  the  choirs  of  Angel  voices 

Joyful  Alleluias  sing. 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 

To  receive  their  Heavenly  King. 

rnfWho  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 

With  the  trump  of  jubilee? 
/  Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 

He  has  gain'd  the  victory ; 
p  He  Who  on  the  Cross  did  suffer, 
wfHe  Who  from  the  grave  arose, 
/He  has  vanquish'd  sin  and  Satan, 

He  by  death  lias  spoil'd  Kis  foes. 
mf  While  He  lifts  His  Hands  in  bless- 

He  is  parted  from  His  friends  :  [ing, 
Wliile  their  eager  eyes  behold  Him, 

He  upon  the  clouds  ascends  ;  [Him, 
He  Who  walk'd  with  God,  and  pleased 

Preaching  truth  and  doom  to  come, 
He.  our  Enoch,  is  translated 

To  His  everlasting  home. 


mf  Joshua  now  is  come  to  Canaan, 
And  the  kings  before  Him  quail ; 


Now  He  plants  the  tribes  of  Israel 

In  their  promised  resting-place; 
Now  our  great  Elijah  offers 

Double  portion  of  His  grace. 
He  has  raised  our  human  nature 

On  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand; 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 

There  with  Him  in  glory  stand  : 
/  Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  Angels; 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  Throne ; 
Mightv  Lord,  in  Thine  Ascension 
p  We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 

Part  2. 
w/Holy  Ghost,  Illuminator, 

Shed  Thy  beams  upon  our' eyes, 
Help  us  to  look  up  with  Stephen, 

And  to  see,  beyond  the  skies, 
Where  the  Sox  of  Man  in  glory 

Standing  is  at  God's  right  hand, 
Beckoning  on  His  Martyr  army, 

Succouring  His  faithful  band ; 
/See  Him,  Who  is  gone  before  us, 

Heavenly  mansions  to  prepare, 
p  See  Him,  Who  is  ever  pleading 

For  us  with  prevailing  prayer, 
/See  Him,  Who  with  sound  of  trumpet 

And  with  His  Angelic  train, 
Summoning  the  world  to  judgment, 

On  the  clouds  will  come  again. 
mf  Lift  us  up  from  earth  to  Heaven, 

Give  us  wings  of  faith  and  love, 
Gales  of  holy  aspirations 

Wafting  us  to  realms  above ; 
That,  with  hearts  and  minds  uplifted, 

We   with  Christ  our  Lord  may 
dwell, 
Where  He  sits  enthroned  in  glory 

In  His  heavenly  citadel. 
So  at  last,  when  He  appeareth, 

We  from  out  our  graves  may  spring, 
With  our  youth  renew 'd  like  eagles, 

Flocking  round  our  Heavenly  Kin?, 
or  Caught  up  on  the  clouds  of  Heaven, 

And  may  meet  Him  in  the  air, 
Rise  to  realms  where  He  is  reigning, 

And  may  reign  for  ever  there. 


if  Glory  be  to  G<  d  the  Fathep.  ; 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Dying,  risen,  ascending  for  us, 

Who  the  heavenly  realm  has  won  : 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Spirit  ; 

lo  One  God  in  Persons  Three 
Glory  both  in  earth  and  Heaven, 

Glory,  endless  glory  be.    Amen. 

149    "  ^ho  *'s  9one  *nto  heaven." 
/  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high, 

To  mansions  in  the  skies ; 
And  round  Thy  Throne  unceasingly 

The  songs  of  praise  arise ; 
(  431 


ASCENSIONTIDE. 


p  But  we  are  lingering  here. 

With  sin  and  care  oppress'd: 
<:r  Lord,  send   Thy  promised  Com- 

And  lead  us  to  Thy  rest.         [forter, 
/  Thou  art  gone  up  on  liigh  : 
)>  But  Thou  didst  rirst  come  down, 
through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 
cr  To  pass  unto  Thy  Crown  ; 
p  And  girt  with  gnefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be  : 
cr  But  only  let  this  path  of  Bears 

Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 
/Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  j 

But  Thou  shall  come  axon. 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 

Attendant  in  Thy  train. 


*'  Who  being  the  Brightness  of  His  Glory, 
and  the  express  Image  of  His  person, 
and  uph  ,ldinj  all  things  by  the 
f  His  power,  when  He  h  id  by 
Himself  purged  our  tins, 
an  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on 

150  ¥*" 

m/Jssu,  our  Hope,  our  heart's  De- 

Thy  work  of  grace  we  sing ;       [are, 
Redeemer  of  the  world  art  Thou, 

Its  Maker  aad  its  King. 
p  How  vast  the  mercy  and  the  love, 

Which  laid  our  sins  on  Thee, 
And  le  1  Thee  to  a  cruel  death, 

To  set  Thy  people  free  : 
/  But  now  the  bonds  of  death  are 

The  ransom  has  been  paid  ;  [burst ; 
And   Thou   art    on    Thy    Father's 

In  glorious  robes  array  d.    [Throne, 
mfO  may  Thy  mighty  love  prevail 

Our  sinful  souls  to  spare  ! 
( »  may  we  stand  around  Thy  Tin-one, 

And  see  Thy  glory  there  ! 
Jes'-,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be  ; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now 

And  through  eternity. 
/All  praise  to  Thee  Who  art  cone  up 

Triumphantly  to  Heav'n  • 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father's  Name 

And  Boxy  Ghost  be  given.    Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  are  su. table  for  this 

901    Where    liigh    the    heavenly  temple 

stands. 
2  '2    Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King. 

300  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Nam?. 

301  The   Head  that   once  was    crown'd 

with  thorns. 
301    Crown  Him  with  many  crowns. 
40J    Litanv  at  Jescs  Glorified. 

{ 


I   "y/jl  not  'away,  the  Comforter  will  n'.t 
1  come  unto  you;  but  if  I  depart,  I 

151  uiu  <*•**  Him  unto  you." 

m  f  Ruler  of  the  hosts  of  light. 
Death  hath  yielded  to  Thv  might  j 
And  Thy  Rlood  hath  mark'd  a  road 

;  Which  will  lead  us  back  to  God. 

!  From  Thy  dwelling-place  above. 
From  Thy  Father's  Throne  of  love-, 
With  fhy  look  of  mercy  bless 

!  p  Those  without  Thee  comfortless. 

j  Bitter  were  Thy  throes  on  earth, 
Giving  to  the  Church  her  birth 

l  From  the  spear-wound  opening  wide 
In  Thine  own  life-giving  Side. 
/  Now  in  dory  Thou  dost  reign 
Won  by  all  Thy  toil  and  pain  : 

I  mf  Thence  the  promised  Spirit  send, 
While  our  prayers  to  Thee  ascend. 
Jest/,  praise  to  Thee  lie  given 
V\  ith  the  Father  high  in  heaven  ; 
Hoi.y  Spirit,  praise  to  Thee, 
Now  and  through  eternity.    Amen. 

8Kf}ttjmnt&if« 

"And  when  the  day  of  Pentecott    was 

fully  come,  they  were  all  with  one 

152  d^eord  in  one  place.'' 

mf  Above  the  starry  spheres, 

To  where  He  was  before, 
Christ  had  gone  up    the  Father's 

Upon  the  Church  to  pour.  [gift 

At  length  had  fully  come, 

( >n  mystic  circle  borne 
Of  s  wen  times  seven  revolving  days, 

The  Pentecostal  morn : 

When,  as  the  Apostles  knelt 

At  the  third  hour  in  prayer, 
cr  A  sudden  rushing  sound  proclaim 'd 
p  That  God  Himself  was  there. 

mf  Forthwith  a  tongue  of  fire 

Is  seen  on  every  brow.  [light. 

Each    heart    receives   the    Father's 

The  Word's  enkindling  glow  ; 

The  Holy  Ghost  on  all 

Is  mightily  outpour'd, 
Who  straight  in  divers  tongues  declare 

The  wonders  of  the  Lord. 

While  strangers  of  all  climes 
Flock  round  from  far  and  nenr. 
And  their  own  tonaue.  wherever  born, 
All  with  amazement  hear. 
But  Judah  faithless  still. 
Denies  the  hand  Divine      [Christ, 
And.  mocking,   jeers   the   saints   of 
As  full  Of  new-made  wine. 
«) 


WHITSUNTIDE. 


Till  Peter,  in  the  midst, 

By  Joel's  ancient  word 
Rebukes  their  unbelief,  (cr)  and  wins 

Three  thousand  to  the  Lord. 
/The  Father  and  the  Son 

And  Spirit  we  adore ; 
O  may  the  Spirit's  gifts  be  pour'd 

On  us  for  evermore.    Amen. 

"I  will  pour  out  A'y    Spirit  upon  all 

153  fi***" 

/Joy  !  because  the  circling  year 
Things  our  day  of  blessings  here, 
Day  when  first  the  light  Divine 
On  the  Church  began  to  shine. 
mf  Like  to  Quivering  tongues  of  flame 
Unto  each  the  Spirit  came. 
Tongues,  that  earth  might  hear  their 
Fire,  that  love  might  burn  in  all.  [call, 
/  So  the  wondrous  works  of  God 
Wondrously  were  spread  abroad  ; 
Every  tribe's  familiar  tone 
Made  the  glorious  marvel  known. 
mf  Harden 'd  scoffers  vainly  jeer'd  ; 
Listening  strangers  heard  and  fear'd, 
Knew  the  prophet's  word  fulfill'd, 
Cwn'd    the   work    which   God    had 

wiil'd. 
Still  Thy  Spipit's  fulness,  Lord, 
On  Thy  waiting  Church  be  pour'd  ; 
p  Grant  cur  buiden'd  hearts  release  ; 
Giant  us  Thine  abiding  peace.  Amen. 

"And  suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from 
heaven,   as  of  a    rushing    mighty 

154  wind." 

mf  When  God  of  old  came  down  from 
Heav'n, 

In  power  and  wrath  He  came  ; 
Before  His  feet  the  clouds  were  riven, 

Half  darkness  and  half  flame  : 
p  But,  when  He  came  the  second  time, 

He  came  in  power  and  love  ; 
Softer  than  gale  at  morning  prime 

Hover'd  His  holy  Dove. 
w/The  fires,  that   rush'd   on   Sinai 

In  sudden  torrents  dread,       [down 
p  Now  gently  light,  (cr)  a  glorious 

On  every  sainted  head.  [crown, 

/And  as  on  Israel's  awe-struck  ear 

The  voice  exceeding  loud,        [hear, 
The   trump,    that  Angels   quake   to 

Thrill'd  from  the  deep,  dark  cloud ; 
So,  when  the  Spirit  of  our  God 

Came  down  His  flock  to  find, 
A   voice    from    Heav'n    was   heard 

A  rushing,  mighty  wind,      [abroad, 
mf  It  fills  the  Church  of  God  ;  it  fills 

The  sinful  wor?d  around  ; 
Only  in  stubborn  hearts  and  wills 

No  place  for  it  is  found. 

(45) 


p  Ccme,  Lord,  come  Wisdom.  Love, 
Open  our  ears  to  hear ;  far.d  Tower, 

Let  us  not  miss  the  accepted  hour  ; 
Sa\e,  Lord,  by  love  or  liar.  Amen. 

"And   the   same   day   there  were  added 
unto   them   about    three   thcusand 

155  *«"**■" 

w/Sfipit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
O  shed  Thine  influence  from  above ; 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 
/  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue, 
Be  God's  sur]  assing  gloiy  sung  ; 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The      acts     cur     great     Redeemer 

wrought. 
mf  Unfailing    Comfort,     Heavenly 

Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  Holy  Church  preside  ; 
Still  let  mankind  1  hy  blessings  prove, 
SriRiT  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 
Amen. 

"When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth 
they  shall  be  made,  and  Thou  Shalt 

156  renew  the  face  of  the  earth." 
w/Ccme,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  ccme; 
And  bom  Thy  celestial  home 

&hed  a  ray  of  light  Divine  ; 
C<  me,  Thou  Father  of  the  i  oor, 
Ccme,  Thou  source  of  all  our  store, 
Ccme,  within  our  bosoms  shine: 
Thou  of  Comforters  the  best, 
Thou  the  soul's  most  welcome  guest, 
P  Sweet  refreshment  here  below  ; 
In  our  labour  lest  most  sweet. 
Grateful  coolness  in  the  heat, 
Solace  in  the  midst  of  wee. 
w/O  most  Blessed  Light  Divine, 
Shine  within  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill ; 
p  Where   Ihcu  art  not,   man   hath 

nought, 
Nothing  good  in  deed  or  thought, 

Nothing  free  from  taint  of  ill. 
mf  Heal  our  wounds ;  our  strength 

renew  : 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew ; 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away : 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will ; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill; 
Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 
On  the  faithful,  who  adore 
And  confess  Thee,  evermore 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend  : 
Give  them  virtue's  sure  reward, 
cr  Give  them  Thy  salvation.  Lord, 
/  Give  them  joys  that  never  end. 

Amerv 
This  Hymn  may  also  be  sung  at  other 
seasons. 


A 


WHITSUNTIDE. 


*T\e  Comforter  which  is  th<  Hoi j  Ghost." 

157 

rnf  Coke,  Holy  Ghost,   out  souls 

inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire; 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  an, 
Who  dost  Thy  seven-fold  gifts  impart : 
Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love  ; 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight : 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace : 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home : 
Where  Thou  art  Guide  no  ill  can  conn. 

Teach  us  to  know  the  Father.  Son. 
And  Thee,  of  Both,  to  be  but  Oxe  ; 
That  through  the  ages  all  along 
This  may  be  our  endless  song, 

/  Praise  to  Thv  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Soy ,  and  Holy  Spirit.    q 
i  Amen. 


The  fAlowing  Hymns  are  suitable  for  this 

207  Our  Blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed. 

203  0  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  grace. 

203  Come,  eraeiousSpip.iTjheavenlyDove. 

210  Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost. 

211  0  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  people  ble33. 

212  To  Thee..  0  Comforter  Divine. 
470  Litany  oi  the  Holy  Ghost. 

SCrmttg  <Surtrjag. 

"  And  one  cried  unto  another,  an  I  said, 
HAd,   Holy,  Holy,  is  the  Lord  </ 

158  *<**•" 

/  All  hail,  Adored  Trinity  ; 
All  hail.  Eternal  Dsm  ; 
O  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  ever  Oars. 

mf  Behold  to  Thee,  this  festal  day, 
"W  e  meekly  pour  our  thankful  lay : 
O  let  our  work  accepted  be, 
That  sweetest  work  of  praising  Thee. 

/  Three  Persons  praise  we  evermore. 
One  only  God  our  hearts  adore  ; 
In  Thy  sure  mercy  ever  kind 
May  we  our  true  protection  find. 

P  O  Trinity  !  O  Unity  ! 
Be  present  as  we  worship  Thee : 
or  And  with  the  songs  that  Angels 
,    sing  [Amen. 

C  mte  the  hymns  of  praise  wc  bring. 
( 


'  159  "  ^  Pra^se  God  *»  BU  holiness." 
mf  With  hearts  renew'd  and  cleansed 

from  guilt  of  sin, 
i     Send  we  our  voices  pealing  to  the 

skies ; 
Let  a  pure  conscience  echo  joy  within. 
And  all  our  powers  in  emulation 

rise: 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit  s 

praise, 
Three  Whom  One  Essence  joins,  one 

anthem  here  we  raise. 
Maker  of  all,  the  Father  uncreate, 
Of  Him  from  everlasting  born,  the 

Son, 
And  the  Blest  Spirit  of  co-equal  state 
From  Both  proceading,  are  of  Sub- 
stance One: 
So  in  this  Trinity  the  Persons  Tht.-e 
One  Perfect  Being  are,  One  God,  One 

Majesty. 
Yet,  none  the  less,  each  Person  of  the 

Trine 
God,  in  His  attributes  distinct,  we 

own ; 
Vainly  would  reason  grasp  the  things 

Divine, 
p  Man  can  but  bend  adoring  at  God's 

Throne : 
cr  O  may  the  FATH£R,SoN,and  Spirit 

be 
Our  help  in  time  of  need,  our  joy 

eternally.    Amen. 
The  following  Hymns  are  suitable  for  this 
Festival: 

160  Holy,  Holy,    Holy!    Lord  God   Al- 

mighty. 

161  Bright  the  vision  that  delighted. 

162  Have  merey  oa  us,  God  mo,-:  Hi;h, 

163  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 


General  f^gmtts. 


"  They  rest  not  day  and  night,  sayini, 
HAy,  Holy.   Holy,    Lord    God  Al- 
mighty, Which  was,  and  is,  and  is 
169   to  cyme." 

p  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  (mf)  Lord  God 
Almighty ! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall 
rise  to  Thee : 
p  Holv,  Holv,  Holy !  (mf  Merciful  and 

Mighty !' 
/God   in  Three    Persons,    Blessed 

Trinity ! 
P   Holy,    Holy,    Holy!   (mf)  all  the 
Saints  adore  Thee, 
Casting  down  their  golden  crowns 
around  the  glassy  sea  : 
Cherubim  and  Serar-him  falling  down 
before  Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore 
i        shait  be, 
46) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  Holv,  Holv,  Holy !  though  the  dark- 
ness hide  Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy 

glory  may  not  see, 
mf  Only  Thou  art  Hoiy,  there  is  none 

beside  Thee 
Perfect  in   power,   in    love,    and 

purity. 
p  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  (mf)  Lord  God 

Almighty! 
if  All   Thy  works   shall  praise   Thy 

'  Name,  in  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea  : 
mf  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Merciful  and 

Mighty ! 
/God   in   Three    Persons,   Blessed 

Trinity  I   Amen. 


"And  one  cried  unto  another,  and  said, 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  is  the  Lord  of 
hosts ;  the   whole  earth  is  full  of 

161  His  glory." 
mf  Bright  the  vision  that  delighted 

Once  the  sight  of  Judah's  seer ; 
Sweet  the  countless  tongues  united 

To  entrance  the  prophet's  ear. 
Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim 
Fill'd  His  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  th'  alternate  hymn  •, 
/  "  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  Heaven  ; 
t  Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
p  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord." 
/Heav'n  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 
t  Earth  takes  up  the  Angels  cry, 
p  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"— singing, 
cr  "Lord  of  hosts,  The  Lord  most 

High." 
mf  With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  holy  Church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow ; 
/  "  Lord,  Thv  glory  fills  the  Heaven'; 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
p    Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord."  Amen. 

"  Thou   art  God  from    everlasting,   and 

162  world  without  end." 
p  Have  mercy  on  us,  God  most  High, 

Who  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  ; 
Have  mercy  on  us  worms  of  earth, 

Most  Holy  Trinity. 
Most  ancient  of  all  mvsteries  I 

Before  Thy  Throne  we  lie ;  _ 
Have  mercy  now,  most  Merciful, 

Most  Holy  Trinity. 
mf  When  heaven  and  earth  were  yet 
unmade, 

When  time  was  yet  unknown, 
Thou,  in  Thy  bliss  and  majesty, 

Didst  live  and  love  alone. 


How  wonderful  creation  is, 
The  work  that  Thou  didst  bless : 

And  oh,  what  then  must  Thou  be  like, 
Eternal  Loveliness ! 

Most  ancient  of  all  mysteries  ! 

P  Low  at  Thy  Throne  we  lie ; 

Have  mercy  now.  most  Merciful, 
Most  Holy  Trinity.    Amen. 

nto  the  Lord,   and  praise   His 


"Sing  1 

163 

mf  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three. 
Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sea. 
Hear  us,  while  we  lift  to  Thge 

Holy  chant  and  psalm. 
Light  of  lights  !  with  morning  shine ; 
Lift  on  us  Thy  Light  Divine  ; 
And  let  charity  benign 

p  Breathe  on  us  her  balm. 
Light  of  lights  !  when  falls  the  even, 
Let  it  close  on  sin  forgiven  ; 
Fold  us  in  the  peace  of  Heav'n ; 

Shed  a  holy  calm. 
mf  Three  in  One  and  One  in  Three, 
Dimly  here  we  worship  Thee  ; 
cr  With  the  Saints  hereafter  we 

Hope  to  bear  the  palm.    Amen. 

"  Let  us  therefore  corns  boldly  unto  the 
throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain 
mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in 

164  time  of  need." 
mf  Father  of  Heav'n,  Whose  love 

profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
p  Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend, 
mf  To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 
Almighty  Son,  Incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
V  Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend, 
mf  To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 
Eternal  Spirit,  by  Whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
p  Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend, 
mflo    us    Thy    quickening    power 

extend. 
Thrice  Holy  !  Father,  Spirit,  Son  ; 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One. 
p  Before  Thy  Throne  we  sinners  bend. 
mf  Grace,  pardon,  life  to  us  extend. 

Amen. 
"Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge  from 

165  one  generation  to  another." 
f  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home ; 
mf  Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  Throne 

Thy  Saints  have  dwelt  secure; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  Arm  alone, 

And  our  defence  is  sure. 
U7  ; 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 

Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
cr  From  everlasting  Ihou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  Same. 
p  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  skrht 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  : 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 

Before  the  rising  sun. 
Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  opening  day. 
/O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 

And  our  eternal  home.    Amen. 


Almighty,  fhv  power 
led  of  old; 


"  0  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands."    • 

166 

/  All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell. 
Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice  ; 
Him  serve  with  fear,  His  praise  forth 

tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him,  and  rejoice. 
wt/The  Lop.d,  ye  know,  is  God  indeed ;  : 
Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make : 
We  are  His  flock,  He  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 
/0  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 
Approach  with  jov  His  courts  unto  ; 
Praise,  laud,   and   bless   His    Name 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do.         [always, 
irf  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure :        [good  ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 
jfTo  Father,  Sox.  and  Holy  Ghost. 
The  God  Whom  Heav'n  and  earth 

adore. 
From  men  and  from  the  Ancrel-host 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.   Amen. 
'Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  O  Lor-3  my 

Gad,   Thou    art    become   exceeding 

glorious;     Thou    tart   cl.: 
Jg»Jf  "majesty  and  honour.'-' 

f  0  worship  the  King 
All-glorious  above ; 
0  gratefully  sine 
H:.-  power  and  Hi<  l^ve ; 

Our  Shield  and  Defender, 

1  he  Ancient  of  da>s, 
Pavilion'd  in  splendour. 

And  girded  with  praise. 
O  tell  of  His  i :  ig 

Osing  of  His  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light. 


The  deep  thunder  clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  His  path 
On  the  wings  of  the  storm. 


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Hath  found* 

Hath  stablish'd  it  fast 

By  a  changeless  decree. 
And  round  it  hath  cast, 

Like  a  mantle,  the  sea. 
Thy  bountiful  care 

What  tongue  can  recitel 
It  breathes  in  the  air, 

It  shines  in  the  light : 
It  streams  from  tl 

It  descends  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distils 

In  the  dew  and  the  rain. 
p    Frail  children  of  dust. 

And  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust. 

Nor  find  Thee  to  fail : 
cr  Thv  mercies  how  tend;-r  ! 

How  firm  to  the  end  ! 
Our  Maker.  Defender, 

Redeemer,  and  Friend. 
/    0  measureless  Might, 

Ineffable  Love. 
While  Angels  deiteht 

To  hymn  Thee  above, 
Thy  ransom  d  creation, 
p       Thoudi  feeble  their  lavs, 
cr  With  true  adoration 

Shall  sing  to  Thy  praise.  Amen. 

"The  invisible  things  of  Him  from  the 
creation   of  the   world  are   clearly 

stood  by  the  thinjt 
168   t>*t  are  made." 
mf  There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may 
read, 

Which  heavenly  truth  imparts. 
And  all  the  lore  its  scholars  need, 

Pure  eyes  and  Christian  hearts. 
The  works  of  God  above,  below, 

Within  us  and  around. 
Are  pages  in  that  book,  to  show 

How  God  Himself  is  found. 
mhracing  afl, 

Is  like  the  Maker's  love, 
Wherewith  eneompass"d,  great   and 

In  peace  and  order  move.       [small 
The  Moon  above,  the  Church  below, 

A  wondr- '■us  rr.ee  they  run  : 
But  all  their  radiance,  all  their  glow, 

Each  borrows  of  its  Sun. 
The  Saviour  lends  the  litrht  and  heat 

That  crown  His  holy  hill ; 
The  Saints.  like  stars,  around  His  seat 

Perform  their  courses  still. 
P  The  dew  of  heaven  is  like  Thy  grace, 

It  steals  in  silence  down  ; 
cr  But  where  it  liehts.  the  favour 'd 

By  richest  fruits  is  known,     [place 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


/  One  Name,  above  all  glorious  names, 

With  its  ten  thousand  tongues 
The  everlasting  sea  proclaims, 

Echoing  Angelic  songs. 
The  raging  lire,  the  roaring  wind 

Thy  boundless  power  display  ; 
p  But  in  the  gentler  breeze  we  find 

Thy  Spirit's  viewless  way. 
t)if  Two  worlds  are  ours :  'tis  only  sin 

Forbids  us  to  descry 
The  mystic  Heav'n  and  earth  within, 

Plain  as  the  sea  and  sky. 

Thou,  Who  hast  given  me  eyes  to  see 

And  love  this  sight  so  fair, 
Give  me  a  heart  to  find  out  Thee. 

And  read  Thee  everywhere.    Amen. 

"  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that 
inhabiteth  eternity,  JVhose  name  is 
Holy  :  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  with  him  also  that   is  of  a 

169    con(rHe  and  humble  spirit." 

mfWx  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art, 

Thy  majesty  how  bright, 
How  beautiful  Thy  mercy-seat, 
t  In  depths  of  burning  light  I 
p  How  dread  are  Thine  eternal  years, 

O  everlasting  Loud, 
By  prostrate  spirits  day  and  night 

Incessantly  adored ! 
mf  How  wonderful,  how  beautiful, 

The  sight  of  Thee  must  be, 
Thine    endless    wisdom,     boundless 

And  awful  purity  !  [power, 

p  Oh,  how  I  fear  Thee,  Living  God, 

With  deepest,  tenderest  fears, 
And  worship  Thee   with   trembling 

And  penitential  tears  !  [hope, 

cr  Yet  I  may  love  Thee  too,  O  Lord, 

Almighty  as  Thou  art, 
For  Thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
dim  The  love  of  my  poor  heart, 
mf  No  earthlv  father  loves  like  Thee, 

No  mother,  e'er  so  mild. 
Bears  and  forbears  as  Thou  hast  done 

-  With  me  Thy  sinful  child. 
F.ather  of  Jesus,  love's  reward. 

What  rapture  will  it  be, 
Prostrate  before  Thy  Throne  to  lie, 

And  gaze  and  gaze  on  Thee.  Amen. 

" In  the  beginning  was  the  Word  and  the 
Word  ivas  with  God,  and  the  ff'ord 
was  God.    All  things  were  made  by 

170  Hlm" 

/Jesus  is  God:  (mf)  the  polid  earth, 
The  ocean  broad  and  bright,  * 

The  countless  stars,  like  golden  dust, 
That  strew  the  skies  at  night, 

( 


/The  wheeling  storm,  the  dreadful 

fire, 
m/The  pleasant  wholesome  air, 
The  summer's  sun,  the  winter's  frost. 

His  own  creations  were. 
/Jesus   is  God:    (mf)  the  glorious 

Of  golden  Angels  sing  [bands 

Songs  of  adoring  praise  to  Him, 

Their  Maker  and  their  King. 
He  was  true  God  in  Bethlehem's  crib, 

( )n  <  alvary's  Cross  true  God  ; 
He,  Who  in  heaven  Eternal  reign'd, 

In  time  on  earth  abode. 
/Jesus  is  God  :  (jj)  let  sorrow  come, 

And  pain,  and  every  ill, 
c?'AU  are  worth  while,  for  all  are 

His  glory  to  fulfil ;  [means 

mf  Worth  while  a  thousand  years  of 

To  speak  one  little  word,  [woe 

If  by  tnat  "  I  believe  "  we  own 
/  The  Godhead  of  our  Loxd. 

Amen. 

"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to 
receive  power,  and  riches,  and  wis- 
dom, and  strength,  and  honour,  and 

171    9l°ry<  an(l  blessing." 

/Fe.om  highest  Heav'n  the  Eternal 

Sox, 
With  God  the  Father  ever  One, 
p     Came  down  to  suffer  and  to  die ; 
mf  For  love  of  sinful  man  He  bore     ; 
Our  human  griefs  and  troubles  sore, 
p     Our  load  of  guilt  and  misery. 
/Rejoice,  ye  Saints  of  God,  and  praise 
The  Lamb  Who  died,  His  flock  to 
raise 

From  sin  and  everlasting  woe  ; 
With  Angels  round  the  Throne  above 
0  tell  the  wonders  of  His  love. 

The  joys  that  from  His  mercy  flow. 
p  In  darkest  shades  of  night  we  lay, 
Without  a  beam  to  guide  our  way, 

Or  hope  of  aught  beyond  the  grave : 
mf  But  He  has  brought  us  life  and 

light, 
And  open'd  Heaven  to  our  sight, 
/     And  lives  for  ever  strong  to  save. 
#  Rejoice,  ye  Saints  of  God,  rejoice  ; 
Sing  out,  and  praise  with   cheerful 
voice  [adore ; 

The  Lamb  Whom  Heav'n  and  earth 
To  l  im  Who  gave  His  only  Sox, 
To  God  the  Spirit,  with  Them  One, 

Be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 

Amen. 

"  The  second  ^fan  is  the  Lord  from 
172  heaven." 

f  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height 

And  in  the  depth  be  praise ; 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful, 
Most  sure  in  ail  His  ways. 
49  j 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


mfO  loving  wisdom  of  our  God  ! 
p'When  all  was  sin  and  shame, 
cr  A  second  Adam  to  the  fight 
/  And  to  the  rescue  came. 

mfO  wisest  love !  that  flesh  and 
p  Which  did  in  Adam  fail,  [blood, 
cr  Should  strive  afresh   against    the 

foe, 
/  Should  strive  and  should  prevail ; 
m/And  that  a  higher  gift  than  grace 

Should  flesh  and  1)1  ood  refine, 
p  God's  Presence  and  His  very  Self, 

And  Essence  all-divine. 
jn/O  generous  love !  that  He,  Who 

In  Man  for  man  the  foe,        [smote 
The  double  agony  in  Man 

For  man  should  undergo ; 
p  And  in  the  garden  secretly, 

And  on  the  Cross  on  high, 
cr  Should  teach  His   brethren,  and 

To  suffer  and  to  the.  [inspire 

/  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height, 

And  in  the  depth  be  praise : 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful, 

Most  sure  in  all  His  ways.    Amen. 

"  The  love  of  Christ  which  pas$eth 
173  knowledge." 

mf  0  love,  how  deep !  how  broad ! 

how  high ! 
It  fills  the  heart  with  ecstasv, 
That  God,  the  Sox  of  God,  should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake.  A 
He  sent  no  Angel  to  our  race 
Of  higher  or  of  lower  place, 
p  But  wore  the  robe  of  human  frame 
Himself,  and  to  this  lost  world  came. 
/  For  us  He  was  baptized,  and  bore 
His  holy  fast,  and  hunger'd  sore  ; 
For  us  temptations  sharp  He  knew  ; 
mf  For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 
For  us  He  pray'd,  for  us  He  taught, 
For  us  His  daily  works  He  wrought, 
By  words,  and  signs,  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking  not  Himself  but  us. 

fFor  ns  to  wicked  men  betray'd, 
courged,   mock'd,    in   purple   robe 
array'd, 
He  bore  the  shameful  Cross  and  death; 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  His  breath. 
/For  us  He  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  He  went  on  hi^h  to  reign, 
For  us  He  sent  His  Spirit  here 
To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 


"  Blessed  are  they  that  have  not  seen,  and 
174  Vet  have  believed." 

w/We  saw  Thee  not  when  Thou 
didst  come  [death, 

To   this  poor  world    of   sin  and 
Nor  e'er  beheld  Thy  cottage-home 

In  that  despised  Nazareth  ; 
/  Eut  M-e  believe  Thy  footsteps  trod 
Its  streets  and  plains,  Thou  Sox  of 
God. 

mf  We  did  not  see  Thee  lifted  high 
Amid  that  wild  and  savage  crew, 
dim  In  or  heard  Thy  meek,  imploring 
cry,  [do ; " 

"  Forgive,  they  know  not  what  they 
/  Yet  we  believe  the  deed  was  done, 
dim  Which    shook    the    earth    and 
veil'd  the  sun. 

mfWe  stood  not  bv  the  emptv  tomb 

Where  late  Thy  sacred  Body  lay, 
cr  Nor  sat  within  that  upper  room, 

Nor  met  Thee  in  the  open  way ; 
/But  we  believe  that  Angels  said, 
[  ' '  Why  seek  the  living  with  the  dead  ?" 
1  mf  We  did  not  mark  the  chosen  few, 
I      When  Thou  didst  thro'  the  clouds 
ascend,  [view, 

;  First  lift  to  Heav'n  their  wondering 
p  Then  to  the  earth   all  prostrate 

bend : 
/  Yet  we  believe  that  mortal  eyes 
Beheld  that  journey  to  the  skies. 

And  now  that  Thou  dost  reign  on  high, 
!      And   thence   Thy  waiting   people 

bless, 
I  mf  No  ray  of  glory  from  the  sky 
Doth  shine  upon  our  wilderness ; 
jFBut  we  believe  Thy  faithful  Word, 
And  trust  in  our  Redeeming  Loed.    ' 
Amen. 

"  Thou  shalt  call  His  Name  Jesus,  for  He 
shall  save   His  people  from   their 
175   sins." 

>??/Coxqt:erixg  kings  their  titles  take 
From  the  foes  they  captive  make  : 
f  Jesus,  bv  a  nobler  deed. 
From  the  thousands  He  hath  freed. 
mf  Yes :  none  other  name  is  given 
Unto  mortals  under  heaven, 
Which  can  make  the  dead  arise, 
And  exalt  them  to  the  skies. 
That  which  Christ  so  hardlv  wrought, 
That  which  He  so  dearly  bought, 
That  salvation,  brethren,  say, 
Shall  we  madly  cast  away  ? 


To  Him  Whose  boundless  ;<~>ve  has  won 

Salvation  for  us  through  His  Sox,  Rather  gladly  for  that  Name 

To  God  the  Father,  glorv  be  Bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame? 

Both  now  and  through  eternitv.  Joyfully  for  Him  to  die 

Amen.     Is  hot  death  but  victory. 
(50) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  Jesu,  Who  dost  condescend 
To  be  called  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Hear  us,  as  to  Thee  we  pray, 
cr  Glorying  in  Thy  Name  to-day. 

f  Glorv  to  the  Father  be, 
Glory,*  Holy  Sok,  to  Thee, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
From  the  Saints  and  Angel-host. 

Amen. 

"  Unto  you  therefore  which  lelieve  He  is 

176  preciom." 

mf 'How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jestts 
In  a  believer's  ear !  [sounds 

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

It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
1j  And  to  the  weary  rest. 

mf  Dear  Name  !  the  rock  on  which  I 
'My  shield  and  hiding-place,  [build, 

My  never-failing  treasury  fill'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

Jescs  !     my     Shepherd,     Husband, 
Friend." 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 

Accept  the  praise  1  bring. 

2>  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
CT  But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 

I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 
/Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 
"•   With  even-  fleeting  breath : 
dim  And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
p  Refresh  my  soul  in  death.  Amen. 

"  Tliy  Name  is  as  ointment  poured 

177  forth." 

P  Jest-  !  the  very  thought  is  sweet ; 
In  that  dear  Name  all  heart -joys  meet: 
cr  BiU  oh  !  than  honey  sweeter  far 
The  glimpses  of  His  Presence  are. 
mf  No  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than 

this, 
No  sound  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss, 
No  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort 

nigh 
Than  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  High. 
Jesu,  the  hope  of  souls  forlorn. 
How  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn  ! 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  oh  how  kind  ! 
cr  But  what  art  Thou  to  them  that 

find  ? 
mf  No  tongue  of  mortal  can  express, 
No  pen  can  write  the  blessedness, 
He  only  who  hath  proved  it  knows 
What  bliss  from  love  of  Jesus  flows. 
( 


/  0  Jesv,  King  of  wondrous  might ! 
0  Victor,  glorious  from  the  fight ! 
mf  Sweetness  that  may  not  be  ex- 
And  altogether  loveliest.        [press'd, 
p  Abide  with  us,  O  Lord,  to-day, 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace,  we  pray ; 
cr  And  with  Thine  own  true  sweet- 
ness feed 
Our  souls  from  sin  and  darkness  freed. 
Amen. 

"  Tli y  Name  is  as  ointment  poured 
178  forth." 

wf  Jesu,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 

With  sweetness  fills  the  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  Face  to  see, 

And  in  Thy  Presence  rest. 
No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesu's  Name, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind. 
0  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek. 
To  those  who  ask  how  kind  Thou  art, 

How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 
But  what  to  those  who  find  ?  Ah  !  tins 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it,  is 

None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 
/  Jesu.  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be : 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 

And  through  eternity. 

Part  2. 
/  0  Jesu,  King  most  wonderful, 

Thou  Conqueror  renown'd, 
mf  Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable, 

In  Whom  all  joys  are  found ! 
When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  shine, 
Then  enrthlv  vanities  depart, 

Then  kindles  love  Divine. 
/  0  Jesu,  Light  of  all  below, 

Thou  Fount  of  living  fire, 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 

And  all  we  can  desire ; 
mf  Jesu,  may  all  confess  Thy  Name, 

Thy  wondrous  love  adore, 
And,  seeking  Thee,  themselves  inflame 

To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 
Thee.  Jesu.  may  our  voices  bless, 

Thee  may  we  love  alone, 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 

The  image  of  Thine  Own. 

Part  3. 
mf  0  Jesu,  Thou  the  Beauty  art 

Of  Angel-worlds  above ; 
Thv  Name  is  music  to  the  heart 

Inflan ing  it  with  love 
51  ) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Celestial  sweetness  unalloy'd, 
Who  eat  Thee  hunger  still ; 

Whodrink  of  Thee  still  feel  a  void 
Which  only  Thou  canst  fill. 

p  0  most  sweet  Jesu,  hear  the  sighs 
Which  unto  Thee  we  send  ; 

To  Thee  our  inmost  spirit  cries, 
To  Thee  our  prayers  ascend. 

Abide  with  us,  and  let  Thy  UAit 
cr  Shine.  Lord,  on  every  heart ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  of  our  night, 
And  joy  to  all  impart. 

f  Jesu,  our  Love  and  Joy,  to  Thee, 

The  Virgin's  Holy  Son, 
All  might,  and  praise,  and  glory  be, 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 


"  There  is  w>ne  other  name  under  heaven 

given  among  men  whereby  we  must  I 
179    be  saved." 

j  To  the  Name  of  our  Salvation 

Laud  and  honour  let  us  pay, 
p  Which  for  many  a  generation 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay, 
/  But  with  holy  exultation 
We  may  sing  aluud  to-day. 

m/ Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure, 
Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 

Name  of  gladness,  >*  nine  of  pleasure, 
Ear  and  heart  delighting  well : 

Name  of  sweetness  passing  measure, 
Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration, 

Name  for  songs  of  victory, 
Name  for  holy  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery. 
Name  for  joyful  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

'Tis  the  Name  that  whoso  preache  th 
Speaks  like  music  to  the  ear  : 

p  Who  in  prayer  this  Name  beseecheth 
Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near ; 

cr  Who  its  perfect  wisdom  renoheth 
nif  Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 

/Jesus  is  the  Name  exalted 

Over  every"  other  name; 
In  this  Name,  whene'er  assaulted, 

We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame ; 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 

p  Therefore  we  in  love  adoring 

This  most  blessed  Name  revere, 
cr  Holy  Jesu,  Thee  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  us  here, 
That  hereafter  heavenward  soaring 
jf  We  may  sing  with  Angels  there. 

Amen.  ' 
(55 


"  The  everlasting  Father,  the   Prince  of 

18  J  peace." 

in  f  To  Christ,  the  Prince  of  peace, 

And  Soy  of  God  most  High, 
Th«  Father  of  the  world  to  come, 

We  lift  our  joyful  cry. 
p  Deep  in  His  Heart  for  us 
i      The  wound  of  love  He  bore, 
cr  That  love  which  He  enkindles  still 

In  hearts  that  Him  adore. 
mfO  Jesu,  Victim  Blest, 

What  else  but  love  Divine 
Could  Thee  constrain  to  open  thus 

That  sacred  Heart  of  Thine  ? 

0  wondrous  Fount  of  love, 
!      0  Well  of  waters  free, 
I  0  heavenly  Flame,  refining  Fire, 

O  burning  Chanty  I 
p  Hide  us  in  Thy  dear  Heart, 

Jesu,  our  Saviour  Bles%        [grace, 
rnf  So  shall  we  find  Thy  plenteous 

And  Heav'n's  eternal  rest.    Amen. 

"Thou  hist  been  my  succour :  leave  me 
not,  neither  forsake  me,  0  Cod  of 

181  my  *&*&***•" 
,///We  know  Thee  Who  Thou  art, 

Lord  Jesus,  Mary's  Son  : 
We  know  the  yearnings  of  Thy  Heart 

To  end  Thy  work  begun. 
That  sacred  Fount  of  grace, 

'Mid  all  the  bliss  of  heaven, 
Has  joy  whene'er  we  seek  Thy  Face, 

And  kneel  to  be  forgiven. 
p  Brought  home  from  ways  perverse. 

At  peace  Thine  Arms  within, 
We  pray  Thee,  shield  us  from  the  curse 

Of  falling  back  to  sin. 
//</  We  dare  not  ask  to  live 

Henceforth  from  trials  free  : 
But  oh  !  when  next  they  tempt  us,  give 

More  strength  to  cling  to  Thee. 
We  know  Thee  Who  Thou  art, 

Our  own  redeeming  Lord  ; 
Be  Thou  by  will,  and  mind,  and  heart, 

Accepted,  loved,  adored.    Amen. 

182  "  Thou  art  a  place  to  hule  me  in." 
P  Jesu,  grant  me  this,  I  pray, 
Ever  in  Thy  Heart  to  stay ; 
Let  me  evermore  abide 
Hidden  in  Thy  wounded  Side. 
mfit  the  evil  one  prepare, 
Or  the  world,  a  tempting  snare, 
cr  I  am  safe  when  I  abide 
P  In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side. 
mfit  the  flesh,  more  dangerous  still, 
Tempt  my  soul  to  deeds  of  ill. 
cr  Nought  I  fear  when  I  abide 
In  Thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side. 
) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. " 


Death  will  come  one  clay  to  me  : 
mf  .<  ESU,  cast  me  not  from  Thee ; 
>■  Dying  let  me  still  abide 
In  thy  Heart  and  wounded  Side. 

Amen. 

183  "  ior<*>  to  whom  shall  we  go?" 
P  When  wounded  sore  the  stricken 

Lies  bleeding  and  unbound,    [heart 
cr  One  only  Hand,  (p)  a  pierced  Hand, 
»/t/Can  salve  the  sinners  wound. 
p  When    sorrow    swells    the    laden 

And  tears  of  anguish  flow,    [breast, 
cr  One  only  Heart,  (p)  a  broken  Heart, 
™/Can  feel  the  sinner's  woe. 
p  When  penitential  grief  has  wept 

Over  some  foul  dark  spot,     [Blood, 
cr  One  only  Stream,  (p\  a  Stream  of 
mf  Can  wash  away  the  blot. 
'Tis  Jesus'  Blood  that  washes  white, 


p  And  feels  for  all  our  grief. 

mf  Lift  up  Thy  bleeding  Hand,  0  Lord. 

Unseal  that  cleansing  Tide  ; 
We  have  no  shelter  from  our  sin 
p  But  in  Thy  wounded  Side.    Amen. 

184  '  That  rock  was  Christ." 
mf  Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ; 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
From  Thy  riven  Side  which  flow'd, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 
Not  the  labours  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands ; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 
p  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring. 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress : 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace ; 
Foul.  I  to  the  Fountain  fly ; 
cr  Wash  me,  Saviour,  (p)  or  I  die. 
wi/ While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
p  When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
crWhen  I  soar  through  tracts   un- 
known, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  Judgment  Throne 
p  Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
pp  Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee.  Amen. 

•'  O  look  Thou  upon  me.  and  be  merciful 

185  unto  me." 

p  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 
And  purge  away  my  sin  ;  [free, 

cr  From  earthborn  passions  set  me 
And  make  me  pure  within.  • »  - 

( 


p  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

With  many  a  care  opprest ; 
cr  Let  me  Thy  l<n  ing  servant  be, 

And  taste  Thy  promised  rest. 
mf  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

Nor  let  me  go  astray  ; 
Through  darkness  and  perplexity 
cr  Point  Thou  the  heavenly  way. 
p  Loud  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

That,  when  the  flood  is  past 
cr  I  may  the  eternal  Brightness  see, 

And  share  Thy  joy  at  last. 
m/LoRD  Jesus,  think  on  me, 
cr  That  I  may  sing  above 
/Praise  to  the  Father,  and  to  Thee, 

And  to  the  Holy  Dove.    Amen. 
186  "Without  Me  ye  can  do  nothing.1' 
mf  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

0  Saviour  of  the  lost, 

cr  Whose  precious  Blood  redeem'd  me 
dim  At  such  tremendous  cost  ; 
mf  Thy  righteousness,  Thy  pardon, 

Thy  precious  Blood  must  ne 
My  only  hope  and  comfort, 

My  glory  and  my  plea. 
I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

1  cannot  stand  alone, 

I  have  no  strength  or  goodness, 

No  wisdom  ofmy  own  ; 
cr  But  Thou,  beloved  Saviour, 

Art  all  in  all  to  me, 
And  weakness  will  be  power 

If  leaning  hard  on  Tnee. 
mfl  could  not  do  without  Thee, 
p  For,  oh,  the  way  is  long, 
And  I  am  often  weary, 

And  sigh  replaces  song ; 
How  could  I  do  without  Thee  ? 

I  do  not  know  the  wav ; 
cr  Thou  knowest,  and  Thou  leadest, 

And  wilt  not  let  me  stray. 
mf  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

0  Jesus,  Saviour  dear ; 
E'en  when  my  eves  are  holden, 

1  know  that  Thou  art  near  ; 
How  dreary  and  how  lonelv 

This  changeful  life  would  be 
Without  the  sweet  communion, 

The  secret  rest  with  Thee. 
I  could  not  do  without  Thee ; 

No  other  friend  can  read 
The  spirit's  strange  deep  longings, 

Interpreting  its  need ; 
No  human  heart  could  enter 

Eaeh  dim  recess  of  mine,  [it, 

dim  And  soothe,  and  hush,  and  calm 
cr  O  Blessed  Lord,  but  Thine. 
mf  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 
p  For  years  are  fleeting  fast, 
And  soon  in  solemn  loneness 
•i-  The  river  must  be  pass'd ; 
I) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


:u  wilt  never  lr. 
And  th     -  -  high, 

■f  I  know  Thou  wilt  be  m 

p  And  w":..  , 

"Bekild  the  Limb  of  Gel,  which  taieth 
X  g7     aiiy  t/u  iiu  of  th: 

'  G  :<d  ! 
r  sinners  slain, 
.in 


"  P  T:.. 

L  _:,tb  of  God  : 
p  Into  the  sacred  flood 
Of  Thy  m  1 

My  soul  I  cast : 
'j/Wash  me   and  make    n 
And  keep  me  pure  from  en 

r  God] 

I  .  annate  Word, 

- 
Fill  us  wil 

Grant  us  with  ail  Thy  ble;- 
p  Eternal  rest, 

- 

I  krone 

■ 

:  :-nt  of  all  days, 

One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise. 

All  I ..  Amen. 

"/.  if  I  be  Uft(J  up  from  fT 
133        draw  all  men  unto  He.'' 
T  hot,  meek  and  I 

r,  pure  and  holy, 
On  Thy  love  relvhu 
Hear  me  humbly  crying. 

Princ 

•  iwer. 
I 
Call  in  g 

7>;/ There  behold  me  gazing 

At  the  sight  amazing: 
P     ^-- 

r.amins, 
;":iy  Life-blood  gleaming, 
Blood  for  En 
Pardon  free  bestowing ; 

r  achins  sadness 
cr   lorn  Thou  into  giadness. 


mf    Loed,  in  mercy  euide  me, 

Be  The 

In  Thy 

Neath  Thy  wing;  protect  me 

Amen. 
J<  /  hare  laved  thee  with  an  ererlsttinj 

lore  :    therefore   with  lor in-j -kind - 

189  tuti  *are  l  drawn  thee." 

Thy  mercies-ar- 

■  thousandfold 
er  we  can  say ; 
p  That    love  which  in  T: 
•  precious  Bk*  :. 
»?f  That  love  wherebv  the  Saints  have 

Us  Thou   hast   loved    u;   I 

Pure  Source  of  all  our  bliss,  [womb. 
Our  only  hope  of  life  to  come, 
Our  happiness  in  this. 

.  earth  we 
cr  Thv  love  to  feel  andkn :  - 

ben   from   hence  we  pais 
sway, 

Ihy  glory  show.    Amen. 

190  "  Be  is  altogether  lorely." 
v\f  Jest.  Thou  Joy  of  loving 

Thou  Fount  of  life,  Thou  Light  of 

From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  tur:.  .  gain. 

Thy  t rath  unchan _--: 

:  those  that  on  Thee  call : 
lo  them  that    seek  Thee  Thou  art 
-    ■  ".  : 

that  find  Thee  All  in  all. 
7i.ee,  0  Thou  Livine  Bread, 
And  lonj:  to  feast  ur-on  Thee  still : 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain-head. 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  Thee  to  filL 


er&adwb  ■  smile  we 

see,  [fast. 

en  our  faith  can  hold  Thee 

f ;  [brisht  : 

Make   all   our  moments   calm   and 

the  dark  night  of  sin  away  ; 

Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  L  . 

"  fFhon  hare  I  in  hearen  but  Thee?  attd 
l£i     '■-■-■  rarisoH  of  Thee." 

•  L  :•?.!>.  my  G^n.  my  All. 
- 
Hear  me.  and  from  1 
Pour  down  the  riciu 

▼  Lord,  I  The-r 
crUma':  more  and 

more. 
4) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


v  Jesu,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought, 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought  ? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
mf  The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name  ? 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
cr  O  mate  me  love  Thee  more  and 
more. 

fjEsr.  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me, 
hat  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  ? 
/  How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast 

brought, 
So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought  1 
mf  Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
cr  O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and 
more. 


To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong ; 

All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine. 

And  Thou,  Blest  Saviour,  Thou  art 

mine. 
mf  Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 
cr  0  make  me  love  Thee  more  and 

more.    Amen. 

192  "  God  is  Love." 

mf  0  Love,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 

The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here ; 
P  Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 

Thro'  all  my  wanderings  wild  and 
drear : 
cr  O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
mf  Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

O  Love,  Who  ere  life's  earliest  dawn 
On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  laid ; 

p  O  Love,  Who  here  as  Man  wast 
born. 
And  wholly  like  to  us  wast  made ; 

cr  O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

mf  Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

p  0  Love,  Who  once  in  time  wast 
slain,  [woe  : 

Pierced  thro'  and  thro'  with  bitter 
0  Love,  Who  wrestling  thus  didst 
gain 
That  we  eternal  joy  might  know ; 
cr  0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
mf  Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

O  Love,  Who  lovest  me  for  aye, 
Who  for  mv  soul  dost  ever  plead ; 

p  0  Love,  Who  didst  that  ransom  pay 
Whose  power  sufficeth  in  my  stead ; 

cr  0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

mf  Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

O  Love,  Who  once  shalt  bid  me  rise 
From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours ; 

0  Love,  Who  once  o'er  yonder  skies 
Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  bowers  ; 

cr  O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  onlv  Thine  to  be.   Amen. 


"A  Man  shall  be  as  an  hiding  place  from 
the  wind,  and  a   covert  from  tht 

193  tempest." 

p  Jesu,  Lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  Thy  Bosom  fly. 
cr  While  the  gathering  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  : 
m/Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
c'hi i  Sate  into  the  haven  guide, 
p  0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

mf  Other  refuge  have  I  none  : 
Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 

p  Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me. 

cr  All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stay'd, 
All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 

Cover  my  defenceless  head 

p  With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

mf  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found. 

Grace  to  cleanse  from  every  sin  ; 
cr  Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 
/  Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  ; 
Thou  of  Life  the  Fountain  art  ; 

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

Rise  to  all  eternity.    Amen. 

194  "  Lord,  save  us." 
p     Jesu,  meek  and  gentle, 

Son  of  God  most  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

Pardon  our  offences, 
Loose  our  captive  chains, 

Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

m/Cive  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love, 
Draw  us,  Holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 
p     Lead  us  on  our  journey, 
cr      Be  Thyself  the  Way 

Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 
p     Jesu,  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry.  Amen. 

"  Mary  hath  chosen  that  good  part,  vjhich 

195  shal1  not  be  tafcen  away  from  her." 
mfO  Love  Divine,  how  sweet  thou 

art ! 
When  s-hall  I  find  my  willing  heart 


\  The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 
1     The  love  oi  Christ  to  me. 
55  ) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


ra/ Stronger  His  love  than  death  or 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable  ;        [hell ; 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

Odd  only  knows  the  love  of  God  ; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart ! 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine : 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine. 

Be  mine  this  better  part. 

For  ever  would  I  take  mv  seat 
With  Mary  at  the  Mister's  feet : 

Be  this  mv  happy  choice  : 
Mv  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss,  [this, 
cr  My  joy,  my  heaven  0:1  earth,   be 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 

Amen. 

"  This  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever  ,■ 
19(J  He  shall  be  our  guide  unto  death." 

mfGviDE  me,  0  Thou  great  Redeemer 
Pilgrim  throiurh  this  barren  land  ; 

p  I  am  weak,  but  if)  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand ; 

p        Bread  of  Heaven, 

cr  Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 

mf  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 
Whence   the    healing   streams  do 

Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar  [flow  : 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

/      Strong  Deliverer, 

Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

p  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  :  [tion, 

/Death  of  death,  and  hell's  Destruc- 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  ; 

ff   '    Songs  of  praises 

I  will  ever  give  to  Thee.    Amen. 

1 97    "  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd." 

?/^The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 
Whose  goodness  faileth  never ; 

I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His 
And  He  is  mine  for  ever. 

Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 
My  ransom'd  soul  He  leadeth, 

And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 

p  Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayd, 
cr  But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 
dim  And  on  His  Shoulder  gently  laid, 
/And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

p  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 
cr  With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
,  Thy  Cross  before  to  guide  me. 

( 


mf  Thou  spread  'st  a  Table  in  my  right  ; 

Thy  Unction  grace  b-stoweth  : 
/And  oh,  what  transport  of  delight 

From  Thy  pare  Chalice  floweth  I 
m/And  so  through  all  the  length  of 

Thy  goodness  faileth  never :     [days 
cr  Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy 

Wjraise 
ithin  Thy  house  for  ever.    Amen. 
'\Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and 
193  knock." 

p  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o  er : 
/Shame  on  us,  Christian  brethren, 

His  Name  and  sign  who  bear, 
Oh  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us 
p  To  keep  Him  standing  there  I 
0  Jesu.  Thou  art  knocking : 

And  lo  !  that  Hand  is  scarr'd, 
And  thorns  Thy  Brow  encircle, 

Anl  tears  Thy  Face  have  marr'd  : 
cr  0  love  that  passe  th  knowledge 

So  patiently  to  wait ! 
dim  0  sin  that  hath  no  equal 
p  So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 
0  Jesu,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
"  I  died  for  you,  My  children, 
cr  And  will  ye  treat  Me  so?  " 
mfO  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  never  more.    Amen. 
"Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  Way,  tht 

199  Truth,  and  the  Life." 

wi/ Thou  art  the  Way;  by  Thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee  : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 

Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 
Thou  art  the  Truth  :  Thy  Word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 

And  purify  the  heart.  [tomb 

Thou  art  the  Life  ;    (/)  the  rending 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  ; 
mf  And  those  who  put  their  trust  in 

Nor  deathnorhellshall  harm.  [Thee 
Thou  art  the  Way.  the  Truth,  the  Life, 

f  Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
hat  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
mf  Whose  joys  eternal  flow.  Amen. 

''  God  forbid  that  I  should  (jlory.  save  in 

200  tke  Cross  Qf  our  Lord  JeSHS  Christ.'' 

m/WE  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who 

died, 
p  Of  Him  Who  died  upon  t! 
cr  The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride. 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 
56) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


mf  Inscribed  upon  the  Cross  we  see 
In  shining  letters,  "  God  is  Love;" 
P  He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  Tree  ; 
cr  He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

/The  Cross  !  it  takes  our  guilt  away 
It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 
It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 
It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 
And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight  : 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave, 
And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light 
The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe. 
The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love,     ■, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 
The  Angels'  theme  in  Heav'n  above.     ; 
m/To  Christ  Who  won  for  sinners  ; 
grace 


"  fFho  also  maketh  intercession  for 

mf  Where  high  the  heavenly  temple 
stands,  [hands, 

The  house  of  God  not  made  with 
A  sreat  High-Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  Guardian  of  mankind  appears. 
He  Who  for  men  their  Surety  stood, 
p  And  pour'd  on  earth  His  precious 
Blood  [plan, 

cr  Pursues   in    Heav'n  His   mighty 
The  Saviour  and  the  Friend  of  man. 
mf  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  on  earth  a  brother  s  eye  ; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name. 
He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame, 
Our  fellow-sufferer  yet  retains 
A  fellow-feeling  of  our  pains  ; 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies 
p  His  Tears,  His  Agonies,  and  Cries. 
mf  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  had  a  part  ; 
He  sympathizes  with  our  grief, 
And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 
With  boldness  therefore  at  the  Throne 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known  ; 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heavenly  power 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour.    Amen. 

"  Rejoice  in  the  Lord  alway,  and  again  I 
202  sa'J>  rejoice." 

f  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King, 
dim  Your  Lord  and  King  adore; 
cr  Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore : 
/Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice  ; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 


mf  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns. 
The  God  of  truth  and  love  : 
p  When  He  had  pureed  our  stains, 
cr    He  took  His  seat  above  : 
/Liit  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice  \ 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

mf  His  Kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  Heav'n  ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 
/  Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice  J 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

mf  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  His  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  His  command. 

And  fall  beneath  His  feet : 
f  Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice  > 
ff  Rejoice",  again  I  say,  rejoice.  Amen. 

"  He  .  .  .  saith,   Surely  I    come    quickly. 
2y3  Amen.   Even  so,  come,  Lord  Jesus." 

f  Thou  art  coming,  0  my  Saviour, 

Thou  art  coming,  0  my  King. 
mf  In  Thy  beauty  all-resplendent, 
cr  In  Thy  glory  all  transcendent  ; 

/  Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing  ; 
p  Coming  !    (cr)  In  the  opening  east 

Herald  brightness  slowly  swells  : 
p  Coming  !    (cr)  0  iny  glorious  Prie  ;t, 

dim  Hear  we  not  Thy  golden  bells  ? 

m/Thou  art  comina.Thou  art  coming  ; 

We  shall  meet  Thee  on  Thv  way, 
We  shall  see  The .',  we  shall  knowThee, 
cr  We  shall  bless  Thee,  we  shall  show 
Thee 

All  our  hearts  could  never  say : 
mf  What  an  anthem  that  will  be 

Ringing  out  our  love  to  Thee, 
Pouring  out  our  rapture  sweet 
cr  At  Tnine  own  all-glorious  Feet. 

m/Thou  art  coming  ;  at  Thy  Table 

We  are  witnesses  for  this  ; 
p  While  remembering   hearts  Thou 

meetest 
In  communion  clearest,  sweetest, 
cr  Earnest  of  our  coming  bliss, 
m/ Showing  not  Thy  death  alone, 

And  Thy  love  exceeding  great, 
cr  But  Thy  coming,  and  Thy  Throne, 
dim  All  for  which  we  long  aiid  wait. 

m/Thou  art  coming  :  we  are  waiting 

With  a  hope  that  cannot  fail, 
Asking  not  the  day  or  hour, 
Resting  on  Thy  word  of  power. 
Anchor'd  safe  within  the  veil. 
p  Time  appointed  may  be  long. 
cr  But  the  vision  must  be  sure  : 
Certainty  shall  make  us  strong, 
Joyful  patience  can  endure. 


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GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Even-  tongue  Thy  Name  confessing, 
"Worship,  honour,  (dory,  blessing 

Brought  to  Thee  with  one  accord, 
p  Thee,  mv  Master,  and  my  Friend, 
/  Vindicated  and  enthroned, 
cr  Unto  earth's  remotest  end 

Glorified,  adored,  and  own'd. 

Amen. 


!  p  To  sober  eartlily  joys, 
To  quicken  holy  fears, 
]  cr  For  ever  let  the  Archangel's  voice 
I      Be  sounding  in  our  ears  ; 
p  The  solemn  midnight  crv, 
j  /  "  Ye  dead,  the  Judge  is  come ! 
Arise,  and  meet  Him  in  the  skv 
And  meet  your  instant  doom  J" 


204^" 

r/ifO  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  cf 
all ;  [be, 

p  For,  awful  though  Thine  Advent 
cr  All  shadows  from  the  truth  will  fall, 
dim  And  falsehood  die,  in  sight  of 

Thee : 
cr  0  quickly  come :  for  doubt  and  fear 
Like  clouds  dissolve  when  Thou  art 

near. 
•mfO  quickly  come,  great  King  of  all ; 

Reign  all  around  us,  and  within  ; 
Let  sin  no  more  our  souls  enthral, 
:   Let  pain  and  sorrow  die  with  sin  : 
crO  quickly  come :  for  Thou  alone 
Canst  make  Thy  scatter'd  people  one. 
?n/0  quickly  come,  true  Life  of  all; 
p  For  death  is  mighty  all  around ; 
On  every  home  his  shadows  fall, 

On  every  heart  his  mark  is  found  : 
cr  0  quicklv  come :  for  erief  and  pain 
/Can  never  cloud  Thy  glorious  reign. 

mfO  quickly  come,  sure  Li^'ht  of  all, 
p  For  gloomy  night  broods  o'er  our 
And  weakly  souls  Degin  to  fall   [way  ; 

With  wearv  watching  for  the  day  :     ' 
cr  0  quickly  come :  for  round  Thy 

Throne 
2t"o  eye  is  blind,  no  night  is  known. 
Amen. 

"Take  ye  heed,  witch  and  pray  ,  for  ye 
£05    ^7l0V-  not  when  the  time  is." 
p  Thou  Judire  of  quick  and  dead, 

Before  Whose  bar  severe 
tnf  With  holy  joy,  or  (}■)  guilty  dread, 

We  all  shall  soon  appear  ; 
»///Our  waken*d  souls  prepare 

For  that  tremendous  day,        ' 
And  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care, 

And  stir  us  up  to  pray  ; 

To  pray,  and  -wait  the  hour, 
p  The  awful  hour  unknown, 
c  r  When,  robed  in  majesty  and  power, 

Thou  shalt  from  Heav'n  come  down, 
tn/Th*  immortal  Sox  of  Man, 

To  judse  the  human  race, 
With  all  Thv  Father  s  dazzling  train, 

With  all  thy  glorious  grace. 


mf  0  may  we  thus  insure 
Our  lot  among  the  blest, 

And  watch  a  moment,  to  secure 
An  everlasting  rest.    Amen. 


'////That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful 

day,  Taway, 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pa--s 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stav  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful.day  ? 
When,   shrivelling    like    a   parched 

scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll : 
cr  When  louder  yet,  and  vet  more 

dreal,  ithedead; 

ff  Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes 
p  Oh,  on  that  day.  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from 

clay,  [stav. 

cr  Be  Thou,  0  Christ,  the  sinners 
dim  Tho'  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass 

away.    Amen. 

"  If  I  go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not 
come  unto  yov.  ;  but  if  I  depart,  I 
207  U'*M  sclld  Hi™-  unto  you." 
p  0 cr  Blest  Redeemer, ere  He  breathed 

His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeath'd 

With  us  to  dwell. 
?n/He  came  sweet  influence  to  fan- 

A  gracious  willing  Guest,         I  part, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 

Wherein  to  rest. 
p  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  a?  the  breath  of  even. 
That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms 

And  speaks  of  Heav'n.     [each  fear, 
cr  And  every  virtue  we  possess. 

And  every  conquest  won, 
And  even-  thought  of  holiness, 
mf  Are  His  alone. 
Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying;  see  : 
O  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 

And  worthier  Thee."   Amen. 


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GENERAL  HYMN.?. 


"  The  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost:* 

208 

vifQ  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  grace, 

Eternal  Fount  of  love, 
Inflame,  we  pray,  our  inmost  hearts 

With  fire  from  Heav'n  above. 
As  Thou  in  bond  of  love  dost  join 

The  Father  and  the  Soy, 
So  fill  us  all  with  mutual  love 

And  knit  our  hearts  in  one. 
/All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 

"As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God, 

209     they  are  the  sons  °f  Ood" 

m/CoME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  ; 

Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above 


p  From  the  overshadowing 
Of  Thy  gold  and  silver  wing 
Shed  on  us,  who  to  Thee  sing, 

Holy,  heavenly  love.    Amen. 
"Awake,  0  north  wind  ;  and  come,  thou 
south;  blow  upon  my  garden,  that 
211    the  spices  thereof  may  flow  out:' 
m/0  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  people  bless 

Who  Jong  to  feel  Thv  might, 
And  fain  would  grow  in  holiness 

As  children  of  the  light. 
To  Thee  we  bring,  Who  art  the  Lord, 

Our  selves  to  be  Thv  throne  ; 
Let  every-  thought,  and  deed,  and  word 

Ihy  pure  dominion  own. 
Life-giving  Spirit,  o'er  us  move, 
<i'i>i  As  on  the  formless  deep  ; 
cr  Give  life  and  order,  light  and  love, 
p  Vi  here  now  is  death  or  sleep. 


Be  Thou   our   Guardian,  Thou   our    /  Great  Gift  of  our  ascended  Kin 


His  saving  truth  reveal ; 
Our  tongues  inspire  His  praise  to  sing. 

Our  hearts  His  love  to  feel. 
m/True  Wind  of  Heav'n,  from  south 
or  north. 
For  joy  (dim)  or  chastening,  blow : 
cr  The  garden-spices  shall  spring  forth 

If  Thou  wilt  bid  them  flow. 
/O  Holy  Ghost,  of  sevenfold  might, 

All  graces  come  from  Thee  : 
p  Grant  us  to  know  and  serve  aright 
One  God  in  Persons  Three.  Amen. 
212  "  He  is  faithful." 

mf  To  Thee,  0  Comforter  Divine, 
For  all  Thy  grace  and  power  benign, 
/    Sing  we  Alleluia. 
AndfTZtt  tet\/t°i£\tnL^F£t  I  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  love  had  pi  ace 
oi  a  £  i   ,v?/"'  *  f  <  In  ^'s  Sreat  covenant  of  grace 

210  u  chanty.  Sing  we  Alleluia !  rwm 

mf  Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost,     I  mf  To  Thee;  AVhose  faithful  roice  do{h 
The  wandering  from  the  ways  of  sin, 

/    Sing  we  Alleluia  ! 
To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  power  doth 
Enlighten,  sanctify,  and  seal,     [heal, 
Sing  we  Alleluia  1 


Guide, 

O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 
The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 
And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy 
P  Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart,  [way; 
crThat  we  from  God  may  ne'er  de- 
part. 
nj/Leadusto  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  pastures  stray  ; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 
Lead  us  to  Heav'n,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there : 
Lead  us  to  Goo,  our  final  rest ; 
To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest.  Amen. 


Taught  by  Thee,  we  covet  most 
Of  Thy  gifts  at  Pentecost, 

Holy,  heavenly  love. 
Love  is  kind,  and  suffers  long, 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong, 
Love  than  death  itself  more  strong ; 

Therefore  give  us  love. 
Prophecy  will  fade  away, 
Melting  in  the  light  of  day ; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay ; 

Therefore  give  us  love. 
Faith  will  vanish  into  sight ; 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight '; 
cr  Love  in  Heav'n  will  shine  more 

Therefore  give  us  love.         [bright ; 


»»/To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  truth  is 

shown 
By  every  promise  made  our  own, 
/    Sing  we  Alleluia  ! 


To  Thee,  our  Teacher  and  our  Friend, 
Our  faithful  Leader  to  the  end, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
mf To  Thee,  by  Jesus  Christ  sent 

down, 
/Of  all  His  gifts  the  sum  and  crown, 
mf  Faith  and  hope  and  love  we  see  ff    Sing  we  Alleluia  ! 

Joining  hand  in  hand  agree ;  /To  Thc-e,  Who  art  with  Goo  the  Son 

cr  But  the  greatest  of  the  three,  And  God  the  Father  ever  One, 

And  the  best,  is  love.  t        ff    Sing  we  Alleluia  i      Amen. 

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GENERAL  HYMNS. 


"And  he  shewed  me  a  pure  river  of 
water  of  life,  clear  as  crystal,  pro- 
ceeding out  of  the  Throne  of  God 

213  arid  of  the  Lamb." 

mfA  living  stream,  as  crystal  iear, 

'Welling  from  out  the  Throne 
Of  God  and  of  the  Lamb  en  high, 

The  Lord  to  man  hath  shown. 
This  stream  doth  water  Paradise, 

It  makes  the  Angels  sing  : 
cr  One  precious  drop  within  the  heart 

Is  of  all  joy  the  spring : 
/  Jov  past  all  speech,  of  glory  full, 
dim  Butstored  where  none  may  know, 
As  manna  hid  in  dewy  heaven, 

As  pearls  in  ocean  low. 

p  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  hath 
heard, 

Nor  to  man's  heart  hath  rome 

What  for  those  loving  Thee  in  truth 

Thou  hast  in  love's  own  home. 

mf  But  by  His  Spirit  He  to  us 

The  secret  doth  reveal : 
cr  Faith  sees  and  hears :  but  0  for 
wings 

That  we  might  taste,  and  feel ; 
Wings  like  a  dove  to  waft  us  on 

High  o'er  the  flood  of  sin  ! 
p  Lord  of  the  Ark.  put  forth  Thine 

And  take  lhj  wanderers  in.  [hand, 
/O  praise  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

The  Lamb  for  sinner;  given, 
And   Hcly  Ghost,  through  Whom 
alone 

Our  hearts  are  raised  to  Heav'n. 

Amen. 

"  Help  us,   0   God  of  our  salvation,  for 

214  t**  SHorg  of  Thy  Xame." 

mf  Lord  of  our  iife,  and  God  of  our 

salvation 
Star  of  our  night,  and  Hope  of  even- 
nation, 
p  Hear  and  (cr)  receive  Thy  Church's 

supplication. 

/    Lord  God  Almighty. 
m/See  round  Thine  ark  the  hungry 

billows  curling ; 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are 

unfurling; 
p  Lord,  while   their   (cr)  darts    en- 

venom'd  they  are  hurling 
/     Thou  canst  preserve  us. 
mf  Lord,    Thou    canst    help    when 

earthly  armour  failcth, 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly 

sin  assaileth, 
x>  Lord,    o'er   Thv  (cr)   Church   nor 


mf  Grant  us  Thy  help  ti.    Joes  are 

backward  driven, 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may 

be  forgiven, 
p  Grant  peace  on  earth,  (cr)  and,  after 

we  have  striven, 
pp  Peace  in  Thy  Heav'n.    Amen. 

"  He  is  the  Head  of  the  body,  thi 
215  Church." 

w/The  Church's  one  foundation 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord  ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word  : 
From  Heav'n  He  came  and  sought  hsr 

To  be  His  holv  Bride : 
p  V.  ith  His  own  Blood  He  bought  her, 
pp  And  for  her  life  He  died. 
mf  Elect  from  everv  nation, 
I      Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth, 
One  Holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  Holy  Food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses 

With  every  grace  endued. 

P  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 


By  heresies  distrest, 
?r  \  et  Saints  their  watch  are  keepinj 
Their  cry  goes  up,  "How  long  *  " 


mf  Mid  toil,  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 
p  Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
cr  Till  with  the  vision  L'lorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
/And  the  great  Church  victorious 
dim  Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

mf  Vet  she  on  earth,  hath  union 
With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won ; 
/O  happy  ones  and  holy  ! 
j>  L"KD,  give  us  grace  that  we. 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 
cr  On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee. 

Amen. 


death  nor  hell  prevaileth  ; 

p     Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord. 


216  "  Th"'i  they al1  may ie  one-" 

P  What  time  the  evening  shadows  fall 

Around  the  Church  on  earth, 
When  darker  forms  of  doubt  appal. 
And  new  false  lights  have  birth  ; 
cr  Then   closer   should    her   faithful 
Fur  Truth  together  hold,  [band 

Hell's  last  devices  to  withstand, 
1      And  sa  fely  guard  her  fold. 
60  J 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  O  Father,  in  that  hour  of  fear 

The  Church  of  England  keep, 
mf  Thine  Altar  to  the  last  to  rear, 

And  feed  Thy  fainting  sheep; 
May  she  the  holy  truths  attest 

Aj>ostles  tatight  of  yore. 
Nor  quit  the  Faith  hy  saints  confest, 

Though  tempted  ne'er  so  sore. 

p  0  Christ.  Who  for  Thy  flock  didst 
That  all  might  he  as  one,  ;  pray 

mf  Unite  us  all  ere  fades  the  day, 
Thou  Sole-Becrotten  Sex  ; 

The  East,  the  West,  together  bind 
In  love's  unbroken  chain 


O'er  heathen  lands  afar 
Thick  dai  kness  broodeth  vet : 
cr  Arise.  O  morning  Star, 

/  Arise,  and  never  set.    Amen. 

"God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us 
and  sheiv  us  the  li<,ht  of  His  coin 
213    te nance." 

v>f  Gud  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 
Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  Face ; 
Shine  u,  "ii  us.  Saviour,  shine, 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  Divine  ; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
I  nto  earth's  remotest  end. 


cr  Give  each  one  hope,  one  heart,  one    /  T.et  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ; 


mind, 
One  glory,  and  one  gain. 

/O  Spirit,  Lord  of  light  and  life, 

The  Church  with  strength  renew, 
p  Compose  the  angry  voice  of  strife, 

All  jealousies  subdue : 
cr  Bo  Thou  in  ever-quickening  streams 

Upon  Thy  saints  descend, 
And  warm  them  with  reviving  beams, 

And  guide  them  to  the  end. 

mf  Great  Three  in  One,  Great  One 
in  Three, 
Our  hymns  of  prayer  receive, 
And  teach  us  all  from  sin  to  flee, 

And  live  as  we  believe ; 
cr  So,  pure  in  faith,  our  thoughts  and 
speech 
And  acts  that  faith  shall  own  : 
/So  shall  we  to  Thy  Presence  reach, 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 

Amen. 

217         "  Thy  Kingdom  come." 
//?/Thy  kingdom  come,  0  God, 

Thy  rule.  0  Christ,  begin  ; 
Break  with  Thine  iron  rod 

The  tyrannies  of  sin. 

P  "Where  is  Thy  reign  of  peace, 

And  purity,  and  love? 

When  shall  all  hatred  cease, 

As  in  the  realms  above? 

When  comes  the  promised  time 
That  war  shall  be  no  more, 

And  lusr,  oppression,  crime 
Shall  flee  Thy  Face  before? 

mf  We  pray  Thee,  Lord,  arise. 
Ana  come  in  Thy  great  might ; 
Revive  our  longing  eyes, 
Which  languish  lor  Thy  sight. 

p  Men  scorn  Thy  sacred  Name, 
And  wolves  devour  Thy  fold ; 
By  many  deeds  of  shame 
We  learn  that  love  grows  cold. 


Be  by  all  that  live  adored  ; 
!  Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 

Glory  to  their  Saviour  King : 

P  At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
,  And  Thy  holy  Will  obey. 

/  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ; 

Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford; 

God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 

Man  to  God  devoted  live  ; 

All  below,  and  all  above,         [Amen. 

One  in  joy,   and  light,   and    love. 

"All  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  His 
219  Majesty." 

f  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  I 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  conies  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  tree, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 
w/He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth  ; 
Be!ore  Him  on  the  mountains 
P  Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
cr  From  hill  to  vale  the  fountains 

Of  righteousness  o'erflow. 
mf  Kings  shall  bow  down  before  Him, 


Hi?  praise  all  people  sing  ; 
To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  : 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
/  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  His  Throne  shall  rest  ; 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-blest  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove  ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever, 
P  His  changeless  Name  of  love. 


(61) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


"The  kingdoms  of  (hit  world  are  become 
the  kingdoms  of  o':r  Lord  and  of 
His  Christ ;  and  He  shall  reign  for 

220  ever  and  ever-" 

f  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Doth  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to 

shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane   no 

more. 
m  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song, 
p  And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
cr  Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 
/Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns  : 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains  ; 
dim  The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 
cr  And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

/  Let  even-  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Amen. 

"  Of  IVhom  the  whole  family  in  heaven 

221  an'l  eirth  is  named." 
mfjjsx  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 

\V  ith  those  whose  work  is  done  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 

In  Heav'n  and  earth  are  one. 
One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath  ; 
dim  Though    now   divided    by   the 

stream, 
p  The  narrow  stream  of  death. 
mf  One  army  of  the'living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the   host  have  cross'd  the 

flood, 
p  And  part  are  crossing  now 

E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 
There  pass  some  spirits  blest ; 

While  others  to  the  margin  come, 
Waiting  their  call  to  rest. 

tnfSssa,  be  Thou  our  constant  Guide  ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  j.riven. 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
cr  And  bring  us  safe  to  Heav'n 

Amen. 

"  God  shall   wipe   away   all   tears  from 

222  their  eyes" 

f  Tjkb  thousand  times  ten  thousand, 

In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  oi  the  ransom'd  Saints 


Their  fight  with  death  and  sin  : 
/  Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 
And  .et  the  victors  in. 


What  rush  of  Alleluias 

Fills  ail  the  earth  and  sky  ! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh ! 
0  day,  fur  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made  ! 
0  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand-fold  repaid  1 

mf  Oh.  then  w  hat  raptured  greetings 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore, 
What  knitting  sever  "d  friendships  up, 

Where  partings  are  no  more  I 
/Then  eves  with  joy  shall  sparkle 
p  That  brimm'.iwiih  tears  of  late  ; 
cr  Orphans  no  longer  fatherless, 

Nor  widows  desolate. 

p  Bring  near  Thy  great  Salvation, 

Thou  Lajcb  for  sinners  slain, 
cr  Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 
/  Then  take  Thy  power  and  reign  : 
mf  Appear,  Desire  of  nations, 
P  Thine  exiles  long  for  home  ; 
cr  Show  in  the  heavens  Thy  promised 
sign :  [Amen. 

/  Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come. 

"  The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is    at 
223  hand." 

mf  Hark  !  hark,  my  soul  !  Angelic 
songs  are  swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields,  and  ocean's 
wave-beat  shore : 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed 
strains  are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be 
no  more. 
v  Angels  of  Jesus,  (cr)  Angels  of  light, 
,  /  Singing  to  welcome  (p)  the  pilgrims 
of  the  night ! 
mf  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear 

them  singing, 
p  "  Come,    weary    souls,  for  Jesus 

bids  vou  come: "' 
cr  And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes 
sweetly  ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us 
home. 
p  Angels  of  Jesus,  (cr)  Angels  of  light, 
/  Sin  gin:.'  to  welcome  U<)the  pilgrims 

o:  the  night  1 
p  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening 
pealing, 

e  of  Jesus  sounds  o  erland 
and  sea, 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly 

stealing, 
cr  Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary 

steps  to  Thee.  . 

p  Angels  of  Jesus,  (cr)  Ansrels  of  light, 
f  Singing  to  welcome  (/•)  the  pilgrims 
of  the  night  1 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 

mf  Rest  comes  at  length ;  though  life  I  m/O  happy  retribution  ! 
'      Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 


belong  and  dreary, 
Tbe  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome 

night  be  past ; 
Faith's  journey  ends  in  welcome  to 

the  wearv, 
And  Heav'n,  the  heart's  true  home, 

will  come  at  last. 
p  Angels  of  Jesus,  (or)  Angels  of  light, 
/  Singing  to  welcome  ( p)  the  pilgrims 

of  the  night !  . 
mf Angels!    sing   on,   your   faithful 

watches  keeping, 
Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs 

above ; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night 

of  weeping, 
cr  And  life's  long  shadows  break  in 

cloudless  love. 
p  Angels  of  Jesus,  (cr)  Angels  of  light, 
/  Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of 

the  night  i    Amen.       s 

224  "  The  fellowship  of  His  sufferings." 
mf  0  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

If  onward  ye  will  tread 

With  Jesus  as  your  Fellow 

To  Jesus  as  your  Head  1 

0  happy  if  ye  labour 

As  Jesus  did  for  men : 
0  happy  if  ye  hunger 

As  Jesus  hunger  d  then  t 

p  The  Cross  that  Jesus  carried 

He  carried  as  your  due  ; 
/The  Crown  that  Jesus  weareth. 

He  weareth  it  for  you. . 

mf  The  faith  by  which  ye  see  Him, 
The  hope  in  which  ye  yearn, 

The  love  that  through  all  troubles 
To  Him  alone  will  turn, 

p  The  trials  that  beset  you, 

The  sorrows  ye  endure, 
The  manifold  temptations 

That  death  alone  can  cure, 

cr  What  are  they  but  His  jewels 

Of  right  celestial  worth  ? 
What  are  they  but  the  ladder 

Set  up  to  Heav'n  on  earth  ? 

/  0  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 
Look  upward  to  the  skies, 
dim  Where  such  a  light  affliction 
/Shall  win  so  great  a  prize.  Amen. 

"  Here  have  we  no  continuing  city,  but 

225  we  see}t  one  to  come" 
p  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion  ; 

Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care  ; 
cr  The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
The  tearless  life,  is  there. 


For  mortals  and  for  sinners 

A  mansion  with  the  blest  ! 
And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 
/  But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 

And  passionless  renown ; 
p  And  now  we  watch  and  struggle, 

And  now  we  live  in  hope, 
And  Sion  in  her  anguish 

With  Babylon  must  cope  ; 
mf  But  He,  Whom  now  we  trust  in, 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known  ; 
And  they  that  know  and  see  Him 

Shall  have  Finn  for  their  own. 

cr  The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  shall  decay. 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 
Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 
'  /There  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  grace, 
;  Shall  we  behold  for  ever, 
p  And  worship  face  to  face. 

1  mf  0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
|      The  home  of  God's  elect ! 

0  sweet  and  blessed  country 
j      That  eager  hearts  expect  1 
'  p  Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 
i      To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 

mf  Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 
And  Spirit,  ever  Blest.    Amen. 

"  The  nations  of  them  which  are  saved 
226  shal1  walk  in  the  lio]lt  °f  if-T' 
w/The  world  is  very  evil, 

The  times  are  waxing  late, 
p  Be  sober  and  keep  vigil, 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate ; 
cr  The  Judge  Who  comes  in  mercy, 

The  Judge  Who  comes  with  might, 
Who  comes  to  end  the  evil, 
/  Who  comes  to  crown  the  right. 

mf  Arise,  arise,  good  Christian, 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed  ; 
p  Let  penitential  sorrow 
cr  To  heavenly  gladness  lead, 
To  light  that  has  no  evening, 

That  knows  nor  moon  nor  sun, 
The  light  so  new  and  golden, 
The  light  that  is  but  one. 

m/O  home  of  fadeless  splendour, 

Of  flowers  that  bear  no  thorn. 
Where  they  shall  dwell  as  children 
p  Who  here  as  exiles  mourn ; 
mf  'Midst  power  that  knows  no  limit, 

Where  wisdom  has  no  bound, 
p  The  Beatific  Vision 
cr  Shall  glad  the  Saints  around. 
63  ) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


m-rO  happy,  holy  portion, 

"Refection  for  the  blest, 
True  vision  of  true  beauty, 

True  cure  of  the  distrest ! 
/Strive,  man,  to  win  that  glory: 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light ; 
Send  hope  before  to  prasp  it, 

Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight. 

tnfO  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect  ! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect  I 
p  Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  as 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
mf  Who  art.  with  God  the  Father 

And  Spirit,  ever  Blest.    Amen. 

".4  better  country,  that  is,  an  heavenly." 

227 

m-f  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  country, 
Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 

For  verv  love,  beholding 
Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 

The  mention  of  thy  glory- 
Is  unction  to  the  breast, 

And  medicine  in  sickness. 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

O  one,  0  only  mansion  ! 

0  Paradise  of  joy  ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banish 'd, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy : 
/The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendour  ; 

The  Crucified  thy  praise ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransom  d  people  raise. 

With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze  ; 
The  sardins  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays  ; 
Thine  artless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced : 
The  Saints  build  up  thy  fabric, 

And  the  corner-stone  is  Christ. 

t??/ Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  \ 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away  ! 
/  Upon  the  Rock  of  ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tuwer; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel. 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

i?»fO  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
p  Jksu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
mf  Who  art.  with  God  the  Father 

And  Spirit,  ever  Blest.    Amen. 


228  "-^nd  the  Cl'y  u>a*  pure  gold." 
mfSvaxKAXXM  the  golden, 

With  milk  and  honev  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 
dhn  Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
cr  I  know  not.  oh,  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there, 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 
p  What  !.  liss  "beyond  compare. 

f  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  Angel, 

And  all  the  Martyr  throng  ; 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene, 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 
p  Are  deck'd  in  glorious  sheen. 

77?  f  There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

I      And  there,  from  care  released. 

The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast ; 
/And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquer'd  in  the  fiaht, 
For  ever  ana  for  ever 
p  Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

77i/  0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eaper  hearts  expect  I 
p  Jest:,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
mf  Who  art.  with  God  the  Father 

And  Spirit,  ever  Blest.    Amen. 

"The  thing*  which  ere  seen  are  temporal* 
but  the  thing*  which  are  not  eeen 

229  crc  efer>izt-" 

mf  The  roseate  hoes  of  early  dawn, 

The  bi-i-htness  o:  the  day. 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky. 
dim  How  fast  they  fade  away  ! 
cr  Oh,  for  the  pearly  gates  of  Hear'n, 

Oh,  for  the  golden  floor, 
Oh.  for  the  San  of  righteousness 

That  setteth  nevermt  ire  ! 
p  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint  : 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint  ! 
■  cr  Oh,  for  a  heart  that  never  sins, 
I      Oh.  for  a  soul  wash'd  white. 
i  Oh.  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 

Nor  weary  day  or  night ! 
77</Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenlj 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher :  [hope, 
cr  But  there  are  perfectness  and  peace, 

Beyond  our  beat  desire. 
p  Oh,  by  Thv  love  and  anguish,  Lord, 

And  bv  Thv  life  laid  down,    [grace. 
cr  Grant  that  we  fall  nr.t  from  Thy 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown.    Amen. 
) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 

rest  to  the 


"  There  remaineth  therefore 

230  people  of  God." 

vif  There  is  a  blessed  home 

Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow  ; 
cr  Where  faith  is  lost  in  eight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crown'd, 
/    And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around. 
p   There  5s  a  land  of  peace, 

Good  Angtls  knew  it  well ; 
cr  Glad  songs  that  never  cease 

Within  its  portals  swell ; 
w/ Around  its  glorious  Throne 

Ten  thousand  Saints  adore 
Christ  with  the  Father  Ons 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 
/    0  iov  all  joys  heyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
p   And  count  each  sacred  Wound 

In  Hands,  and  Feet,  and  Side  ; 
mf  To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
cr  And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 
mf  Look  up,  ve  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  vour  Saviour  trod 
p       Of  daily  toil  and  woe  ; 
cr  Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
mf  His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above.  Amen. 

"And  so  shall  we  ever  be  with  the 

231  "*•" 

«v/"For  ever  with  the  Lord  ! " 

p  Amen  ;  so  let  it  he  ; 

cr  Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

'Tis  immortality. 
p  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam. 
cr  Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent, 

A  day's  march  nearer  home. 
m/My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 
At  times  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 

Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 
p  Ah !  then  my  spirit,  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love. 
cr  The  bright  inheritance  of  Saints, 

Jerusalem  above. 
/  "  For  ever  with  the  Lord  ! " 
mf  Father,  if 'tis  Thv  Will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 

Even  here  to  me  fulfil. 
Be  Thou  at  my  right  hand, 

Then  can  I  never  fail : 
cr  Uphold  Thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand, 

Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

(  CM 


p  So  when  my  latest  hrcath 
Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 

cr  By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 

/  And  life  eternal  gain. 

mf  Knowing  as  1  am  known, 
How  shall  I  love  that  word, 

cr  And  oft  repeat  before  the  Throne, 
"For  ever  with  the  Lord  1"  Amen. 

"Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither 
have  entered  into  the  heart  of  won, 
the  things  which  God  kith  prepared 
for  them  that  love  Ilira.  But  God 
hath  revealed  them  wdo  us  by  His 
232  fpiHt.n 
mf  Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem, 

Vision    whence    true   peace  doth 
spring. 
Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 

Mansion  of  the  Highest  King  ; 
/Oh,  how  glorious  are  the  praises 

Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing  ! 
mf  There  for  ever  and  for  ever 

Alleluia  is  out-pour'd ; 
For  unending,  for  unbroken 

Is  the  feast-day  of  the  Lord; 
p  All  is  pure  and  all  is  holy 

That  within  thy  walls  is  stored. 
There  no  cloud  nor  passing  vapour 

Dims  the  brightness  of  the  air  ; 
mf  Endless  noon-day,  glorious  noon- 

From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there;  [day, 
There    no   night    brings    rest   from 
labour, 

For  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 
/Oh,  how  glorious  and  resplendent, 

Fragile  body,  shaltthou  be, 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong,  and  free, 
Full  of  vigour,  full  of  pleasure 

That  shall  last  eternally  !   [courage, 
?n/Now   with   gladness,    now   with 

P.  s-ar  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 
p  That  hereafter  these  thy  labours 

May  with;  cndleiis  gins  be  paid ; 
cr  And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  brightness  be  array'd. 
/  Laud  and  honour  to  the  Father, 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Son, 
Laud  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One, 
Con  substantial,  Co-eternal, 

While  unending  ages  run.    Amen. 


233  "Our  conversation  is  in  heaven." 

mf  Jerusalem  on  high 
My  song  and  city  is. 
My  home  whene'er  I  d;e, 
The  centre  of  my  bliss : 
/   0  happy  place  ! 

When  sha'l  I  be. 
Mv  Gor>,  with  Thee, 
-    To  see  Thy  Face  V 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


mf  There  dwells  my  Lord,  my  King, 
p        Judged  here  unfit  to  live  ; 
?7?/ There  Angels  to  Hun  sing, 
And  lowly  homage  give  : 
0  happy  place ! 
When  shall  I  be. 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
p    To  see  Thy  Face  ? 

?n/The  Patriarchs  of  old 

There  from  their  travels  cease  ; 
The  Prophets  there  behold 

Their  long 'd-for  Prince  of  peace : 
/   O  happy  place ! 
When  shall  I  be. 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
p     To  see  Thy  Face  ? 

mf  The  Lamb's  Apostles  there 

I  might  with  joygbehold, 

The  harpers  1  mi  ;ht  hear 

Harping  on  harps  of  gold: 
/  0  happy  place ! 
"When  shall  I  be. 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
p  To  s*ee  Thy  Face  ? 

The  bleeding  Martvrs.  they 
r"    •  Within  those  courts  are  found, 
cr    Clothed  in  pure  array. 

Their  scars  with  glory  crown'd : 
/  0  happy  place  ! 
When  shall  I  be. 
My  God,  with  Thee, 
p    To  see  Thy  Face  2 

Ah  me  !  ah  me  !  that  I 

In  Kedar's  tents  here  stay  ; 
No  place  like  that-  on  high  ; 
cr      Lord,  thither  gaide  my  way ; 
/    0  happy  place  ! 
fi  When  shall  1  be. 
My  God,  with  Thee. 
p    To  see  Thy  Face  ?    Amen. 


234        "  The  Paradise  of  God. " 

mfO  Paradise  !  0  Paradise  ! 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 

Where  they  that  loved  are  blest ; 
/     Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
dim   In  Gods  most  holy  sight  ? 

mf  0  Paradise  !  0  Paradise  ! 
p  The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
cr  Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold  ; 
/      Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
dim   In  Gods  most  holy  sight ? 

( 


mf  0  Paradise  !  0  Paradise ! 
p  'Tis  weary  waiting  here  ; 
cr  I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near ; 
/     Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
dim  In  God's  most  holy  sight. 
mf  0  Paradise !  0  Paradise  ! 

I  want  to  sin  no  more, 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 

As  on  thy  spotless  shore : 

/    'Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 

All  rapture  through  and  through, 

dim  In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

mf  0  Paradise  !  0  Paradise  ! 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

In  love  prepares  for  me ; 
/     Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
dim   In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

p  Lord  Jesv,  King  of  Paradise, 

0  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
cr  And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 

Of  perfect  rest  above  ; 
/     Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light. 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
dim  In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

Amen. 

"  There  remaineth  therefore  a  rest  to  the 
235  people  of  God." 

mf  On,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory 
I      must  be. 

Those  endless   Sabbaths  the  blessed 
j      ones  see ; 

'  Crown  for  the  valiant,  (p)  to  weary 
ones  rest ;  TBlest. 

cr  God  shall  be  All  and  in  all  ever 

mf  What  are  the  Monarch,  His  Court, 

and  His  Throne  ? 
What  are  the  peace  and  the  jov  that 

they  own  ?  ["share. 

O  that  the  blest  ones,  who  in  it  have 
All  that  they  feel  could  as  fully  declare  \ 

\  Truly  Jerusalem  name  we  that  shore, 

p  Vision  of  peace,  (cr)  that  brings  ioy 

i      evermore ;  [ne  er, 

mf  Wish  and  fulfilment  can  sever  d  be 

Nor  the  thing  pray'd  for  come  short 

of  the  prayer. 
p  There,  where  no  troubles  distraction 
can  bring,  i.sing. 

cr  We  the  sweet  anthems  of  Bion  ahall 
While    for  Thv  grace,    Lokd,    their 
voices  of  praise 
I  Thy  blessed  people  eternally  raise. 

n ) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


tn/ There  dawns  no  Sabbath,  no 
Sabbath  is  o'er,  [more ; 

Those  Sabbath-keepers  have  one  ever- 

f  One  and  unending  is  that  triumph- 
sons  [belong 

Which  to  the   Angels  and  us  shall 

p  Now  in  the  meanwhile,  with  hearts 
raised  on  high, 

We  for  that  country  must  yearn  and 
must  sigh ; 

Seeking  Jerusalem,  dear  native  land. 

Thvn'    our     Irmrr    oviifl    rm     "Rnlwlnri  « 


mf  Low  before  Him  with  our  praises 

we  fall, 
Of  Whom,  and  in  Whom,  and  thro' 

Whom  are  all; 
/Of  Whom,  the  Father;   and    in 

Vi  horn,  the  Sox ; 
Thro'  Whom,  the  Spirit,  with  Them 

ever  One.    Amen. 

"ffTten  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the 

236  presence  of  God  ?  " 

mf  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me. 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven- 
built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 

And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 
/  Apostles,  Martyrs,  Prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  all  I  love  in  Christ  below 

Will  join  the  glorious  band. 
mf  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
p  0  Christ,  do  Thou  my  soul  prepare 

For  that  bright  home  of  love  ; 
cr  That  I  may  see  Thee  and  adore, 

With  all  Thy  Saints  above.    Amen. 

"  0  how  amiable  are  Thy  dwellings,  Thou 

237  Lord  of  hosts." 

rc  . 

low  lovely  is  the  place, 
Where   Thou,   enthroned   in   glory; 
show'st 

The  brightness  of  Thy  Face  ! 
1>  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  Thy  blest  abode : 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 

For  Thee  the  living  God. 
mf  For  in  Thy  courts  one  single  day 

lis  better  to  attend, 
Than.  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 

A  tnousand  days  to  spend. 


w  highly  blest  are  they 
Who  in  Thy  temple  always  dwell, 

And  there  Thy  praise  display  ! 
/  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 

"  Like  as  the  hart    desireth  the    water- 
brooks,  so    longeth    my  soul    after 
238   Thee,  0  God." 

pAs    pants    the  hart   for   cooling, 
streams 

When  heated  in  the  chase. 
So  longs  my  soul.  0  God,  for  Thee, 

And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 
For  Thee  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine : 
cr  0  when  shall  I  behold  Thy  Face, 

Thou  Majesty  Divine  ? 
p  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my 

soul  ? 
cr  Hope  still,  and  thou  shalt  sing 
/  The  praise  of  Him  Who  is  thy  God, 

Thy  health's  eternal  Spring. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 


'  The  Lord  said  unto  him,  ...  7  have 

hallowed  this  house  .  .  .  to  put  My 

Name  there  for  ever,  and  Mine  eyes 

rt .  «  and  Mine  heart  Shall  be  there  per. 

239  petually." 

mf  Christ  is  our  corner-stone, 
On  Him  alone  we  build ; 
With  His  true  Saints  alone 
The  courts  of  Heav'n  are  fill'd : 
cr       On  His  great  love 

Our  hopes  we  place 
Of  present  grace 
And  joys  above. 
/  Oh,  then'with  hymns  of  praise 
These  hallow'a  courts  shall  ring ; 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 
The  Three  in  One  to  sing ; 
And  thus  proclaim 
In  joyful  song. 
Both  loud  and  long, 
That  glorious  Name. 
mf  Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 
For  evermore  draw  nigh ; 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 
p     And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh  ; 
mf     In  copious  shower 
On  all  who  pray 
Each  holy  day 
Thy  blessings  pour. 


un 


D  2 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Here  may  we  gain  from  Heav'n 
The  grace  which  we  implore  ; 
And  may  that  si  ace.  once  given, 
Be  with  us  evermore, 
p       Until  that  day 

When  all  the  blest 
cr         To  endless  rest 
dim  Are  call'd  away.    Amen. 


i  /  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sow, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  Thres  in  0>"e, 

cr  Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given 

By  afl  on  earth  and  all  ia  heaven. 

ff  Hosanna  in  the  highest !    .Amen. 

,  "  Lcrd,  Ihcve  loved  the  habitation  ■/  Tay 

house;  and  the  rlace  where  Thine 

242    *•"•"•"  dwellerh." 


"  0  how  amiable  are  Thy  dwellings,  Thou      rnf  We  love  the  place,  0  God, 
240  L(jrd  Wherein  Thine  honour  dwell? ; 

The  ;oy  of  Thine  abode 
All  earthly  joy  excels. 
It  is  the  house  of  prayer. 

Wherein  Thv  servants  meet ; 
And  Thou,  0  Lord,  arc  there 

Thy  chosen  flock  to  greet. 
We  love  the  sacred  Font : 

For  there  the  Holy  Dovs 
To  pour  is  ever  wont 

His  blessing  from  above. 
We  love  Thine  Altar,  Lord  ; 
Oh.  what  on  earth  so  dear-  ? 
P  For  there,  in  faith  adored, 
cr  We  find  Thy  Presence  near. 
mf  We  love  the  Word  of  life. 
j        The  Word  that  tells  of  peace, 
.  p  Of  comfort  in  the  strife, 
cr  And  joys  that  never  cease. 


v  Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe  : 
cr  (jh,  my  spirit  loners  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  Saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  Thy  Face, 
For  Thy  fulness,  God  of  grace. 
mf  Happy  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Found  Thv  .Altars.  0  most  High  ; 

f>  Happier  souls  that  find  a  test 
n  a  heavenly  Father's  bre    * 
like  the  wandering  dove  that  found 
No  repose  on  eai\fi  around. 
cr  They  can  to  their  ark  repair, 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 
■mf  Happy  souls,  their  praises  flow 
p  Even  in  this  vale  of  woe ; 
cr  Waters  in  the  desert  rise. 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies : 
/On  thevgo  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  r 

p  At  Thv  feet  ad ,.iin:  full.  Tall. 

*7?/Who"  hast  led  them  safe  through 
p Lcrd, be  mine  this  prize  to  win, 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin, 
Keep  me  by  Thy  savins  grace, 
Give  me  at  Thv  side  a  place  ; 
tnf  Sun  and  Shield  alike  Thou  art. 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart  ; 
/  Grace  and  glory  flew  from  Thee  ; 
dim  Shower,  0  shower  them,  Lord, 
on  me.    Amen. 

241      " Hosanna  in  the  highest." 

Mtf  HeaAHBA  to  the  living  Lcrd  ! 
Hosanna  to  the  Incarnate  Word. 
To  Christ,  Creator.  Saviour.  King, 
Lax  earth,  let  heaven  Hosanna  sing, 
'     Hosanna  in  the  hid. est ! 


/  We  love  to  sing  below 

For  mercies  freely  given  ; 
cr  But,  oh.  we  long  to  know 

The  triumph-song  of  heaven. 
p  Lord  Jesus,  give  u;  srace 

On  earth  to  love  Thee  more, 
/  In  Heav'n  to  see  Thy  Face, 
dim  And  with  Thy  Saints  adore. 

Amen. 
'  Thy  TTcri  is  a  lantern   unto  my  feet, 
243     am*  a  liz-h*  unto  my  paths." 
mf  Lord.  Thy  Word  abideth, 
And  our  footsteps  euideth ; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
I      Light  and  joy  receiveth. 
p  When  our  foes  are  near  us,  ' 
cr  Then  Thy  Word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 
p  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 


p  0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care 

Abide  in  this  Thy  house  of  prayer,.       j  <*?*&_ lts  ll-ht  ***&&* 


Where  we  Thy  i 

.'-    ....  :    : 

/     Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 
mf  But,    chiefest,   in  our   cleansed 

breast. 
Fterxal.  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest ; 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  nure  and  worthy  Thee. 

Hosanna  in  the  highest : 


(«; 


And  our  way  protectelh. 

mf  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-he 
Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succour  to  the  living : 
Word  of  life,  sunptvrag 

P  Comfort  to  the  dying  I 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


rnfO  that  we  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee.    Amen. 

"A    broken   and    contrite   heart,    0   God, 

244        s!talt  Thou  nut  despise." 

p  Lord,  when  we  bend  l>efore  Thy 

And  our  confessions  pour,  [ihrone, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 

And  hate  what  we  deplore. 
Our  broken  spirits  pitying  see ; 

True  penirc.ice  import ; 
cr  Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from 

Beam  hope  upon  the  heart.     [Thee 
m/When  we  disclose  our  wants   in 

May  we  our  wills  resign,        f prayer, 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosoms  share 

Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 
May  faith  each  weak  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies, 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 

That  grants  it  or  denies.    Amen. 


245   Righteous." 

p  When  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I 

bend, 
And  plead  with  Thee  for  mercy  there, 
cr  Think  of  the  sinner's  dying  triend, 
And  for  His  sake  receive  my  prayer. 
p  0  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 
My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dve : 
cr  Think  of  the  Blood  which  Jesus 

spilt, 
And  let  that  Blood  my  pardon  buy. 
mf  Think,  Lord,  how  I  am  still  Thine 

own,  [hand ; 

»>The    trembling    creature    of    Thy 
Think  how  my  heart  to  sin  is  prone, 
And  what    temptations   round    me 

stand. 
mf  0  think  upon  Thy  holy  Word, 
And  every  plighted  promise  there ; 
How     prayer    should    evermore    be 

heard. 
And  how  Thy  glory  is  to  spare. 
P  0  think  not  of  my  doubts  and  fears, 
My  strivings  with  Thy  prace  Divine  ; 
Hunk  upon  .Tests'  woes  and  tears. 
cr  And  let  His  Merits  stand  tor  mine. 
»*/ Thine  eye,  Thine  ear,  they  are  not 

dull  : 
Thine  arm  can  never  shorten'd  be  ; 
Behold  me  here ;  my  heart  is  full ; 
P  Behold,  and  spare,  and  succour  me. 
Amen. 


"Men  ought  always  to  pray,  and  not  to 

246  A**." 

mf  What  various  hindrances  we 
In  coming  to  the  Mercy-seat  ;  [meet 
Yet  who,  that  knows  the  worth  of 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ?  [prayer, 
Prayer  makes   the    darken'd    cloud 

withdraw. 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 
2>  Restraining  prayer, we  cease  to  right ; 
cr  Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  ar- 
mour bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 
w/When    Moses  stood   with   arms 

spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side ; 
P  But  when  through  weariness  they 

fail'd, 
Tliat  moment  Amalek'  prevail'd. 
w/Have   we   no  words?  ah,  think 

again ; 
Words  flow  apace  when  we  complain, 
And  fill  our  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  cur  care. 
Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  Heav'n  in  supplication  sent, 
(Jur  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be. 
/  "  Hear  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for 

me." 
I  mfO  Lord,  increase  our  faith  and 
i     love, 
That  we  may  all  Thy  goodness  prove, 
And  gain  from  Thy  exhaustless  store 
The  fruits  of  prayer  for  evermore. 

Amen. 
j   "  Thou  preparest  their  hear*,  and  Thine 

247  ear  hearheneih  thereto." 

mf  Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright 

With  reverer.ee  and  with  fear  ; 
p  Though  dust  and  ashes  in  1  by  sight, 
cr  We  may,  we  must  draw  near. 
mf  We  perish  if  we  cease  from  prayer ; 

0  grant  us  power  to  pray  ; 
And,  when  to  meet  Thee  we  prepare, 

Lord,  meet  us  by  the  way. 
God  of  all  grace,  we  bring  to  Thee 
p  A  broken  contrite  heart ;  [see, 

wi/Give,  what  Thine  eye  delights  to 

'Truth  in  the  inward  part ; 
Faith  in  the  only  Sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone ; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes, 
cr  On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone  ; 
p  Patience  to  watch,  and  wait,  and 

Though  mercy  long  delay :      [weep, 
cr  Courage  our  foi.'.tiii^  souls  to  keep, 

And  trust  Thee  though  Thou  slay ; 


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GENERAL  HYMNS. 


w/Give  these,  and  then  Thy  Will  be  I 
done ; 

Thus,  strenzthen'd  with  all  might, 
We.  through  Thy  Spirit  and  Thv  Son,  ! 

Stall  pray,  aiid  pray  aright.  Amen,  j 

"And  hi  said,  I  u-ill  not  let  thee  go,  except 
248  fkou  hUu  me  " 

^/Shepherd  Divine,  our  wants  re-  ' 

In  this  our  e\il  day  :  jlieve  | 

To  all  Thy  tempted  Followers  give 

The  power  to  watch  and  pray. 
p  Long  as  cur  fiery  trials  Last, 

Long  as  the  cross  we  bear, 
cr  0  let  our  souls  on  Thee  be  cast 

In  never-ceasing  prayer. 
mf  The  Spirit  of  interceding  grace 

Give  us  in  faith  to  claim  : 
To  wrestle  till  we  .see  Thy  I  ace, 

And  know  Thy  hidden  Name 
Till  Thou  Thv  perfect  love  impart, 

Till  Thou  Thyself  bestow. 
Be  this  the  cry  of  every  heart, 

•'  1  will  not  let  Thee  go." 
I  will  not  let  Thee  go,  unless 

Thou  tell  Thv  Name  to  me  ; 
With  all  Thy  ^at  S  dvation  bless, 

And  make  me  all  like  Thee. 
Then  let  me  on  the  mountain-top 

Behold  Thine  open  Face  ; 
/Where  faith  in  si-rkt  is  swallow'dup, 

Vnd  prayer  in  endless  praise.  Amen. 


"  Have  mercy  upon  mt,  0  God,  after  Thy 
great  goodness:    accord* 
multitude  of  Thy  mercies  do  away 
249  ■*•«  offences." 
p  Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 

As  Thou  wert  ever  kind  : 
Let  me,  opprest  with  loads  of  guilt, 

Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

Wash  off  my  foul  offence, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin  ; 
For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 

How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 
mf  The  .joy  Thy  favour  gives 

Let  me  again  obtain. 
And  Thy  free  Spirits  firm  support 

My  fainting  soul  sustain. 
/  To  God  the  Father,  Soy, 

And  Spirit  glory  be, 
As  'iwas.  and  is.  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity.    Amen. 

"  Out  of  the  deep  have  T  called  unto  Thee, 
250  OLord." 

p  Orr  of  the  deep  I  call 

To  Thee.  0  Loan,  to  Thee  : 
Eefore  Thy  Throne  of  grace  1  fall ; 
'  Be  merciful  to  me. 

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Out  of  the  deep  I  cry, 

The  woful  deep  of  sin, 
Of  evil  done  in  days  gone  by, 

Of  evil  now  within. 

Out  of  the  deep  of  fear. 

And  dread  of  coming;  shame. 
Frommorning  watch  tiil  niirht  is  near 
cr  I  plead  the  Precious  Nam  ■. 
mf  Lord,  there  is  mercy  now, 

As  ever  was,  with  Tlie'i  ; 
Before  Thy  Throne  of  grace  I  bow ; 
p  Be  merciful  to  me.    Amen. 

251  "Jesus,  Muster,  have  merry  on  us." 
P  Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping 
Oh,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffer  d  once  for  man  below. 
Bending  from  Thv  Throne  • 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
mf  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness ; 
By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  tempter's  power ; 
Turn,  0  turn  a  favouring  eye; 
p  Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
mf  By  the  sacred  griefs  that  wept 
O'er  the  grave  where  Lazarus  slept ; 
By  the  boding  tears  that  flow'd 
Over  Salem's  loved  abode ; 

By  the  mournful  word  that  told 
Treachery  lurk  d  within  Thy  fold  ; 
From  Thy  Seat  above  the  sky 
p  Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
By  Thine  hour  of  whelming  fear ; 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer ; 
By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Fiercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn  ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veil'd  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  Sacrifice  ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
r>v  Bv  Thy  deep  expiring  crroan  ; 
Bv  the  sad  sepulchral  stone ; 
Bv  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
cr  Held  in  vain  the  rising  Gon  : 
./Oh,  from  earth  ts  Heav'n  restored, 
Mighty,  re-ascended  Lord, 
mf  Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
p  Of  our  solemn  litany.    Amen. 
'•In  Whom  we  have  redemption  through 

252  nis  Stood,  the  forgiveness  of  sins.'1 

p  Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with  my 

sin, 
I  look  at  Heav'n  and  long  to  enter  in  : 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a 

home,  [me,  ' 

cr  And  vet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids 
) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  Lope  to 

stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  hoi}-  land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  01  that  Throne 

appear? 
cr  Yet  there  are  Hands  stretch'd  out 

to  draw  me  near. 
p  The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the 

heavenly  way, 
Evil  is  ever  with  me  day  by  day  : 
cr  Yet   on  mine   ears   the   gracious 

tidings  faU, 
"  Repent,  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed 

from  all." 
Mi/It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear, 
His  are  the  Hands  stretch'd  out  to 

draw  me  near,  [atone, 

And  His  the  Elood  that  can  for  all 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the 

Throne. 
Twas  He  Who  found  me   on   the 

deathlv  wild, 
And  made  me  heir  of  Heav'n,  the 

Father's  child, 
And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul 

may  live, 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and 

will  give. 

p  0  great  Absolrer,  grant  my  soul 

may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and 

prayer, 
cr  That  in  the  Father's  courts  my 

glorious  dress  [ness. 

May  be  the  garment  of  Thy  righteous- 
mfYea,  Thou  wilt  answer  for  me, 

Righteous  Lobs  : 
Thine  ali  the  merits,  mine  the  great 

reward ; 
p  Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  [mf] 

mine  the  golden  crown  ; 


m/ Nought  can  I  bring,  dear  Lord, 

for  all  I  owe. 
Yet  let  my  full  heart  what  it  can 

bestow ;  [prove, 

cr  Like  Man's  cift.  let  my  devotion 

Forgiven  greatly,  how  I  greatly  love. 

Amen. 

"  niien  he  thought  (hereon,  he  wept." 

253 

p  0  Jesv  Christ,  if  audit  there  be 

That  more  than  all  beside, 
In  ever-painful  memory 

Must  in  my  heart  abide, 
It  is  that  deep  ingratitude 

Which  I  to  Thee  have  shown, 
Who  didst  for  me  in  Tears  and  Blood 

Upon  the  Cross  atone. 


Alas,  how  with  my  actions  all 

Has  this  defect  entwined ; 
How  has  i:  poison 'd  with  its  gall 

My  spirit,  heart,  and  mind  ! 
mf  Alas,  through  this,  how  many  a 

I've  rudely  cast  away,  [gem 

That  might  have  forni'd  my  diadem 

In  everlasting  day ! 
p  Yet  though  the  time  be  past  and 

Though  little  more  remains ;  [gone, 
Though  nought  is  all  that  can  be  done, 

E'en  with  my  utmost  pains  ; 
mf  Still  will  I  strive,  0  Saviour  mine, 

To  do  what  in  me  lies ; 
For  never  did  Thy  glance  Divine, 

A  contrite  heart  despise.    Amen. 

"  Ctsme  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and 
are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  gift 
254  Vou  rest." 
p  Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 

Art  thou  sore  distrest  ! 
mf  "Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  "ai.d 

coming  p  Be  at  rest  ! " 

w/Hath  Hemarks  toleadme  to  Hun, 

If  He  he  my  Guide? 
p  "  In    His    Feet    and    Hands    are 

Wound-prints,         And  His  Side." 
mf  Hath  He  diadem  as  Monarch 

That  His  Brow  adorns? 
"  Yea,  a  Crown,  hi  very  surety, 

p>    But  of  thorns." 
mf  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  His  guerdon  here  ? 
p  "  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labour. 
Many  a  tear." 
mf  If  I  still  hold  closelv  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last? 
/  "  Sorrow  vanquish'd,  labour  ended, 

Jordan  past."' 
mf  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
/  "  Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  Heav'n 

Pass  away." 

w/Finding,  following,  keeping,  strug- 

Is  He  sure  to  bless  ?  [ghng, 

if  "Angels,  Martyrs,  Prophets,  Virgin;;, 

Answer,  Yes !  "    Amen. 

"Him 

255 

p  Jcst  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to 
Thee, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 
Just  as  I  am,  though  toss'd  about 
With  many  a  eonnict,  many  a  doub^ 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without* 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


GENERAL  HYMNS, 
Just  as  I  am.  poor,  wretched,  blind 


cr  Sight,  riches,  healmg  of  the  mind, 
Yea  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

2)  0  Lamb  of  God,  i  come. 
Just  as  I  am,  (mf)  Thou  wilt  receive, 
"\7ilt     welcome,      pardon,     cleanse. 

relieve : 
cr  Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 

U  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 
jpJust  as  I  am,  (mf)  (Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down), 
cr  Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God.  I  come. 

?Just  as  I  am,  (mf)  of  that  free  love 
he    breadth,    length,    depth,    and 
height  to  prove, 
cr  Here  for  a  season,  then  above, 
p  0  Lamb  of  God.  I  come.  Amen. 

"  Him.  that  cometh  to  Me  I  will  in  no  wise 

256  east  out." 
mf  "Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary, 

And  I  will  give  you  rest." 
p  0  blessed  voice  of  Jesus, 
cr  Which  comes  to  hearts  opprest ; 
mf  It  tells  of  benediction,' 

Of  pardon,  grace,  and  peace, 
/  Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending, 

Of  love  which  cannot  cease. 
mf  "  Come  unto  Me,  ye  wanderers, 

And  I  will  give  you  light." 
])  0  loving  voice  of  Jesus, 
cr  Which  comes  to  cheer  the  night : 
p  Our  hearts  were  fill'd  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  wav  ; 
/  But  He  has  brought  us  gladness 

And  songs  at  break  of  day. 
-mf  "  Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting, 

And  I  will  give  you  life/' 
O  cheering  voice  of  Jesus, 
cr  Which  comes  to  aid  our  strife; 
mf  The  foe  is  stern  and  eager, 

The  right  is  fierce  and  long  ; 
/But  He  has  made  us  mighty, 

And  stronger  than  the  strong. 
mf  "  And  whosoever  cometh, 

I  will  not  cast  him  out." 
0  welcome  voice  of  Jesus, 
cr  Which  drives  awav  our  doubt ; 
mf  Which  calls  us  very  sinners, 
p  Unwonhy  though  we  be, 
cr  Of  love  so  free  and  boundless, 
p  To  come,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee 

Amen. 

"He   that   cometh    to    Me    shall    never 
hunger,-   and  he  that  believeth  on 

257  Me  shall  never  thirst." 
p  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
mf  "  Come  unto  Me  and  rest ;   fdown 
cr  Lav  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay 

Thy'  head  upon  My  Breast : " 

(  T. 


p  I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was. 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 
cr  I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 
ff  And  He  has  made  me  glad. 
P  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
mf  "  Behold,  I  freely  give 
cr  The  living  water,  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live  : " 
P  I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 
cr  Of  that  life-gh  i::g  stream  :    [vived, 
My  thirst  was  quench'd.  my  soul  re- 
ff  And  now  I  live  in  Him. 
p  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
mf  "I  am  this  dark  world's  Light; 
cr  Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright :  " 
p  I  look'd  to  Jesus,  and  1  found 
cr  j  n  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk 
dim  Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

Amen. 

"  When  he  haili  found  it,  he  layeth  it  en 
258         ***  Moulders  rejoicing." 

p     I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold, 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controll'd. 

I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

mf  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 
The  Father  sought  His  child. 

They  follow'd  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
O'er  deserts,  waste  and  wild ; 
They  found  me  (%)  nigh  to  death, 
Famish'd,  and  faint,  and  lone; 

cr  They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of 
love, 
They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

mf  They  spoke  in  tender  love. 

They  raised  my  drooping  head. 
They    gently    closed    my    bleeding 
wounds, 

My  fainting  soul  they  fed  ; 

They  washd  my  filth  awav, 

They  made  me  clean  and  fair  : 
cr  They  brought  me  to  my  home  in 

peace. 
dim  The  long-sought  wanderer. 


/     Jesus  my  Shepherd  is. 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 
Twas  He  that  wash'dine  in  His  Blood, 

'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole  ; 

'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 
dim  That  found  the  wunderinc  sheep; 
cr  Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the 
fold. 

Ti:  He  that  still  doth  keep. 
2  J 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


0  I  wns  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  would  not  be  controlTd  : 

/  But  now  1  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  folu. 
p     I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  once  preierr'd  to  roam  ; 
/But  now  1  love  my  Fathers  voice, 

1  love,  1  love  His  home.    Aniea. 

"  What  reward  shall  I  give  unfo  the  Lord 
for  all  the   benefits  that  lie  hath 
259    d'-'ne  u"t0  me-" 
p  Thy  Life  was  given  for  me, 

Thy  Blood,  0  Lord,  was  shed, 
cr  That  1  might  ransom'd  be, 

And  quicken'd  from  the  dead ; 
p  Thv  Life  was  given  for  me  ; 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee  ? 
Long  years  were  spent  for  me 

In  weariness  and  woe, 
cr  That  through  eternity 

Thy  glory  I  might  know  : 
p  Long  years  were  spent  for  me ; 
Have  1  spent  one  for  Thee  ? 
wf  Thv  Father's  Home  of  light, 

Thv  rainbow-circled  Throne, 
dim  Were  left  for  earthly  night, 

For  wanderings  sad  and  lone ; 
P  Yea.  all  was  left  for  me  ; 
Have  I  left  aught  for  Thee? 
Thou,  Lord,  hast  borne  for  me 

More  than  my  tongue  can  tell 
Of  bitterest  agony, 

To  rescue  me  from  hell ; 
Thou  suff'redst  all  for  me  ; 
What  have  I  borne  for  Thee? 
mf  And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me 

'Down  from  Thy  Home  above 
cr  Salvation  full  and  free. 

Thv  pardon  and  Thy  love ; 
mf  Great  -Aits  Thou  hrouifhtest  me  ; 
p  What  have  I  brought  to  Thee  ? 
mf  0  let  my  life  be  given, 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent ; 
World-fetters  all  be  riven. 

And  joy  with  -uffenng  blent ; 
rr  Thou  gav'st  Thv-elt  inv  me, 

1  give  myself  to  Thee.    Amen. 

2G0  "  Lovest  -ftou  M*  -? " 

mf  Hark,  my  soul!  it  is  the  Lord; 
'Lis  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  Word  : 
Je.-i.--  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee. 
p  "Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  Me? 

mf  "  I  deliver 'd  thee  when  bound, 
And,    when     bleeding,     heald    thy 

wound ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 


"Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bareV 
p  Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
cr  Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 
mf  "Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
cr  Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 
/  "  Thou  shalt  see  My  glory  soon, 
mf  When  the  work  of  grace  is  done 
cr  Partner  of  My  Throne  shalt  be  : 
p  Say,  poor  sinner,  (cr)  lov'st  tho-: 

Me  ? 
mf  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
cr  Yet  I  love  Thee,  {dim)  and  adore 
cr  O  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more. 

Amen 
"Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  thei 

261  shall  see  God." 

mf  Bless'd  are  the  pure  in  heart, 

For  they  shall  see  our  God  : 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs, 

Their  soul  is  Christ  's  abode. 
P  The  Lord,  Who  left  the  heavens 

Our  life  and  peace  to  bring. 
To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men, 

Their  Pattern  and  their  King ; 

Still  to  the  lowly  soul 

He  doth  Himself  impart,  [Throne 
cr  And   for    His   dwelling  and   His 

Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 
p  Lord,  we  Thy  Presence  seek ; 

May  ours  this  blessing  be  : 
cr  Give  us  a  pure  and  lowly  heart, 

A  temple  meet  for  Thee.    Amen, 

"Now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these 
three  ;   but  the  greatest  of  these  i* 

262  charity." 

mf  Great  Mover  of  all  hearts,  Whose 

Hand 
Doth  all  the  secret  springs  command 

Of  human  thought  and  will,  [oles! 
Thou,  since  the  world  was  made,  dost 
Thy  Saints  with  fruits  of  holiness, 

Their  order  to  fulfil.  [chain  j 

Faith,  hope,  and  love  here  weave  on§ 
But  love  alone  shall  then  remain 

When  tins  short  day  is  gone  : 
/O  Love,  0  Truth,  0  endless  Light, 
When  shall  we  see  Thy  Sal-bath  bright 

With  all  our  labours  done? 
p  We  sow  mid  perils  here  and  tears  ; 
cr  There  the  glad  hand  the  harvest 

bears, 
dim  Which  herein  grief  hath  sown  : 
mf  Great  Three  in  One,  the  increase 

give ; 
Thv  gifts  of  grace,  by  which  we  live, 
cr  With  heavenly  glory  crown.  Ames*. 
'3) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


"If  any  man  trill  come  after  Me,  let 
him  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his 
263    cross>  and  follow  Me." 

???/ Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour 

said, 
If  thou  wouldst  My  disciple  he ; 
Deny  thyself,  the  world  forsake, 
And  humbly  follow  after  Me. 
Take  up  thv  cross  :  let  not  its  weight 
Fill  thy  weak  spirit  wiih  alarm  ; 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 
And  brace  thy  heart,  ana  nerve  thine 

arm. 
Take  up  thy  cross,   nor  heed  the 

shame, 
Nor  let  thy  foolish  pride  rebel ; 
p  Thy   Lord  for  thee  the  Cross  en- 
dured. 
cr  To  save  thy  soul  from  death  and 

hell. 
mf  Take  up  thy  cross  then  in  His 

strength, 
And  calmly  every  danger  brave  ; 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home, 
cr  And  lead  to  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
mf  Take  up   thy   cross,  and    follow 

Chiust, 
Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down  ; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross 
cr  May  hope   to   wear  the  glorious 

crown. 
/To  Thee,  Great  Lord,  the  One  in 

Three, 
All  praise  for  evermore  ascend ; 
dim  0  grant  us  in  our  Home  to  see 
/  The  heavenly  life  that  knows  no 

end.    Amen. 

g§4  "  Thy  ivill  be  done." 

mf  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I 

stray, 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough 

way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

p   "Thy  Will  be  done." 
Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot. 
Let  me  lie  still  and  murmur  not, 
Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 

'•Thy  Will  be  "done." 
What  though  in  lonely  crief  1  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  would  I  still  reply, 

"  Thy  Will  be  done. 
If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine  ; 

1  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine  ; 

"Thy  Will  be  done." 
mf  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  "to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 
p    "Thy  Will  be  done.' 


mf  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 

Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 

All  that  now  makes  it  bard  to  say, 

p    "  Thy  Will  be  done." 

Amen. 

265  "  "  t  Ml  trill,  but  at  Thou  wilt." 
mf  Thy  way,  not  mine.  O  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be  ; 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  Hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 
It  will  be  still  the  best ; 
\V  inding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  Thy  rest. 

p     I  dare  not  choose  mv  lot ; 

I  would  not  if  I  might: 
mf  Choose  Thou  for  me.  my  God, 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

The  kingdom  that  I  seek 
Is  Thine,  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 
p       Else  I  must  surely  stray. 
7??/  Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 
With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem ; 
Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 
My  sickness  or  my  health  ; 
p    Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

mf  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice 

In  things  or  great  or  small : 
cr    Be  Thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 
/     .  My  Wisdom,  and  my  All. 

Amen. 


"  In  the  day  time  also  Tie  led  them  with 
a  cloud,  and  all  the  night  through 
266   with  a  liaht  of  fire." 
mf  Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  en- 
circling gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on ;        [home, 
p  The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
cr  Keep  Thou  my  feet ;  I  do  net  ask  to 

The  distant  scene ;  (p)  one  step  enough 

for  me. 
772 f  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed 

that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path ; 

(cr)  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
cr  I  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of 

fears, 
Pride  ruled  mv  will :  (p)  remember 

not  past  years. 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 
m/So  long  Thy  power  hath  Mest  me,     269  "  Hatch  and  pray." 


sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on,  [rent,  (p)  till 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  tor- 

The  night  is  gone  ; 
cr  And  with  the  morn  those  Angel 
-  faces  smile, 

Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  [p)  and 
lost  awhile.    Amen. 

s  also 


"  Let  this 

267 

p  Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  Cross  we  flee, 

And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 
cr  So  let  Thy  Life  our  pattern  he, 

And  form  our  souls  lor  Heav'n. 
mf  Help  us,  through  good  report  and 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear ;  [ill, 

Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  Will, 
p  Our  brethren's  griefs  to  share. 
mf  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel,    , 

Our  earthliness  refine ; 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell, 

As  free  and  true  as  Thine. 
If  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly, 
v  And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 
We  in  our  turn  would  meeklv  cry. 
ftp  'Father,  Thy  WiU  be  done. 
mf  Kept   peaceful  in  the  midst   of    /  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 

Forgiving  and  forgiven,         [strife,        And  put  vour  armour  on 
cr  0  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 

And  follow  Thee  to  Heav'n.  Amen. 


mf  "Christian  !  seek  not  yet  repose," 
i>Hear  thy  guardian  Ansel  say  ; 
mf  Thou  art  in  the  midst  of  foes ; 

p    "  Watch  and  pray.'' 
mf  Principalities  and.  powers, 
Mustering  their  unseen  arrav, 
Wait  for  thy  unguarded  hours : 

p      Watch  and  pray." 
mf  Gird  thy  heavenly  armour  on, 
"W  ear  it  ever  night  and  day  ; 
cr  Ambush'd  lies  the  evil  one  ; 

X>    "Watch  and  pray.'' 
/     Hear  the  victors  who  o'ercame  : 
dimStiH  they  mark  eachwarrior's  way; 
cr  All  with  one  sweet  voice  exclaim, 
"Watch  and  pray. " 
mf  Hear,  above  all,  hear  thy  Lord, 
Him  thou  iovest  to  obey ; 
■  p  Hide  within  thy  heart  His  Word, 
s"  Watch  and  pray.'' 
mf  Watch,  as  if  on  that  alone 
Hung  the  issue  of  the  day  ; 
Pray,  that  help  may  be  sent  down  : 
"Watch  and  pray." 
Amen. 


270  "  P'lt  on  tlit  whole  armour  of  God." 


Strong  in  the  -tren-a  h  which  GoDsur> 
Through  His  Eternal  Sox. 


"Blessed   are    those    servants    whom  the 
Lord   when  He  cor.ieth  shall  find 
268    Hatching." 

mf  Ye  sen-ants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office  Ava.it, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  Word, 

And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  His  sight, 

For  awful  is  His  Name. 

Watch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  while  we  speak  He's  near : 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  Hand, 

And  ready  aU  appear. 

Oh,  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
•  And  be  with  honour  crown 'd. 

Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 

With  His  own  royal  Hand, 
And  raise  that  faithful  servant's  head 

Amid  the  Angelic  band. 
/  All  glorv.  Lord,  to  Thee,  -. 

Whom  Heav'n  and  earth  adore. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,. 

One  God  for  evermore.    Amen. 


Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power ; 
p  Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
cr  Is  more  than  conqueror. 
./  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued ; 
mf  And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 

The  panoply  of  God. 

From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  prav  ; 
cr  Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness 

down, 
jf  And  win  the  well-fought  day. 
jn  f  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  vour  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  obtain,  through  Christ  alone, 
cr  A  crown  of  joy  at  last. 
p  Jesu,  Eternal  Son, 
cr  We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
/  Who  art  with  God  the  Father  Oxe 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 


271    a^so  My  servant  be." 
mf  0  Jesus,  I  have  promised 

To  serve  Thee  to  the  end  ; 
Be  Thou  for  ever  near  me, 

My  Master  and  my  Friend ; 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


I  shall  not  fear  the  battle 
If  Thou  art  by  my  side. 

Nor  wander  from  the  pathway 
If  Thou  wilt  be  my  Guide. 

0  let  me  feel  Thee  near  me  : 
The  world  is  ever  near  ; 

1  see  the  sights  that  dazzle, 
The  tempting  sounds  I  hear  ; 

p     My  foes  are  ever  near  me, 
Around  me  and  within  ; 
cr   But.  Jesus,  draw  Thou  nearer, 
And  shield  my  soul  from  sin. 
mf  0  let  me  hear  The e  speaking 
In  accents  clear  and  still. 
Above  the  storms  of  passion, 

The  murmurs  of  selt-will ; 
0  speak  to  re-assure  me, 
To  hasten  or  control ; 
0  speak,  arid  make  me  listen, 

Thou  Guardian  of  my  souL 
0  Jesus,  Thou  hast  promised 

To  all  who  follow  j  hee, 
That  where  Thou  art  in  jdory 
There  shall  Thv  servant  be  ; 


0  give  me  grace  to  follow, 
My  Master  and  my  Friend. 
p     0  let  me  see  Thy  foot-marks, 

And  in  them  plant  mine  own  ; 
My  hope  to  follow  didy 
Is  in  Thy  strength  alone  ; 
cr   0  guide  me,  call  me.  draw  me, 
Uphold  me  to  the  end ; 
Ana  then  in  Heav'n  receive  me, 
My  Saviour  and  my  Friend. 

Amen. 
272  "  Christ  in  you,  the  hope  of  glory." 
mf  0  Saviour,  may  we  never  rest 

Till  Thou  art  form'd  within, 
Till  Thou  hast  calm'd  our  troubled 
And  crush'd  the  power  of  sin.  [breast, 
p  0  may  we  gaze  upon  Thv  Cross, 
cr  Until  the  wondrous  sight 
Makes   earthly   treasures    seem    but 
P  And  earthly  sorrows  light :     [dross, 
mf  Until,  released  from  carnal  ties, 

Our  spirit  upward  springs. 
And  sees  true  peace  above  the  skies, 

True  joy  in  heavenly  things. 
p  There  as  we  gaze,  may  we  become 

United.  Lord,  to  Thee, 
cr  And,  in  a  fairer,  happier  home, 
Thy  perfect  beauty  see.    Amen. 

"  Beh'ld,  how  good  and  joyful  a  thinj  it 
u     brethren,  to  dwell  together  in 
273    uni-y!" 

mf  0  Lord,  how  joyful  'tis  to  see 
The  brethren  join  in  love  to  Thee ! 
On  Thee  alone  their  heart  relies, 
Their  only  strength  Thy  grace  supplier 


1  How  sweet  within  Thy  holy  place 
I  With  one  accord  to  sing  Tny  grace, 

Besieging  Thine  attentive  ear 
I  With  ail  the  force  of  fervent  prayer  : 
0  may  we  love  the  House  of  God, 
P  Of  peace  and  joy  the  blest  abode  ; 
cr  0  may  no  angry  strife  destroy 
That  sacred  peace,  that  holy  joy. 
mf  The  world  without  may  rage,  but 

we 
Will  only  cling  more  close  to  Thee, 
I  With   hearts  to   Thee   more  wholly 
I      given,  [on  Heav'n. 

More  wean 'd  from  earth,  more  fix"d 
1  p  Lord,  shower  upon  us  from  above 
The  sacred  gift  of  mutual  love  ; 
Each  other's  wants  may  we  supply, 
cr  And  reign  together  in  the  sky. 
f  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings 

flow.' 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below, 
Praise  Him  above,  Angelic  host. 
Praise     Father,    Son,    and    Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 

274    "  0ne  hoPe  of  your  calling." 
mf  Through  the  night  of  doubt  and 
sorrow 
,      Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 
;  Singing  songs  of  expectation, 

Marching  to  the  Promised  Land. 
Clear  before  us  through  the  darkness 
Gleams  and  burns  the  guiding  Light ; 
Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother 
Stepping  fearless  through  the  night. 
:  One  the  Light  of  God's  own  Presence 
i      O'er  His  ransom 'd  people  shed, 
;  Chasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 
Brightening  all  the  path  we  tread : 
One  the  object  of  our  journey, 

One  the  faith  which  never  tires, 
One  the  earnest  looking  forward, 
,      One  the  hope  our  Gob  inspires  : 
;  One  the  strain  that  lips  of  thousands 

Lift  as  from  the  heart  of  one ; 
!  One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 
One  the  march  in  God  begun : 
/One  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 

On  the  far  eternal  shore. 
Where  the  One  Almighty  Father 
I      Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 
\  mf  Onward,      therefore,       pilgrim 

brothers. 
I      Onward  with  the  Cross  our  aid  : 
|  Bear  its  shame,  and  fight  its  battle, 
p  Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade. 
cr  Soon  shall  come  the  great  awaking, 
!      Soon  the  rending  of  the  tomb ; 
/Then  the  scattering  of  ail  shadows, 
And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom. 

Amen. 
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GENERAL  HYMNS. 


275    "  Tfiat  f*ey  °tt  may  be  one." 
nif  Father  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 
The  i.ations  sing,  "Thine,  Lord,  are 

we, 
Countless  in  number,  but  in  Thee 
May  we  be  one." 

0  Sox  of  God.  Whose  love  so  free 
p  For  men  did  make  Thee  Man  to  be, 
cr  United  to  our  God  in  Thee 

May  we  be  one. 

p  Thou,  Lord,  didst  once  for  all  atone  ; 
w/Thee  may  both  Jew  and  Gentile 

own 
Of  their  two  walls  the  Corner  Stone, 
Making  them  one. 

In  Thee  we  are  God's  Israel, 
Thou  art  the  worlds  Emmanuel, 
In  Thee  the  Saints  for  ever  dwell, 
Millions,  but  one, 

Thou  art  the  Fountain  of  all  good, 
p  Cleansing  with  Thy  most  precious 

Blood, 
cr  And  feeding  us  with  Angels'  Food, 
Making  us  one. 

m  f  Join  high  and  low,  join  young  and 

"old 
In  love  that  never  waxes  cold ; 
cr  Under  one  Shepherd,  in  one  Fold, 
Make  us  all  one. 

p  0  Spirit  Blest..  Who  from  above 
Cam'st  gently  gliding  like  a  dove, 
Calm  all  our  strife,  give  faith  and  love  ; 
O  make  us  one. 

mf  0  Trisity  in  Uxity, 
One  only  GoD,;n  Persons  Three, 
Dwell  ever  in  our  hearts  ;  like  Thee 
Maj  we  be  one. 

f  So,  when  the  world  shall  pass  away, 
May  we  awake  with  joy  ana  say.  i 
"  Now  in  the  bliss  of  endless  day 

We  all  are  one."    Amen. 


"  Casting  all  yonr  rare  upon  Him ;  for 
27g  He  careth  for  you." 

vnf  0  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be 
If  we  could  cast  our  care  on  Thee, 

If  we  from  self  could  rest ; 
And  feel  at  heart  that  One  above, 
In  perfect  wisdom,  ]>erfect  love. 

Is  working  for  the  best. 

p  How  far  from  this  our  daily  life, 
Hew-oft  disturb'd  by  anxious  strife, 

Bv  sudden  wild  alarms ; 
cr  Oh,  could  we  but  relinquish  all 


On  Thy  Almighty  arms  I 


P  Could  we  but  kneel,  and  cast  our 

load. 
E'en  while  we  pray,  upon  our  God, 
cr  Then  rise  with  hghten'd  cheer ;  ' 
mf  Sure  that  the  Father,  Who  is 

nigh 
To  still  the  famish'd  raven's  cry, 

Will  hear  in  that  we  fear. 
p  We  cannot  trust  Him  as  we  should  ; 
So  chafes  weak  nature's  restless  mood 

To  cast  its  peace  away  ;  [preach, 
cr  But  birds  and  flowerets  round  us- 
All,  all  the  present  evil  teach 

Sufficient' for  the  day. 
mf  Lord,  make  these  faithless  hearts 

of  ours  [flowers : 

Such  lessons  learn  from  birds   and 

Make  them  from  self  to  cease  : 
Leave  all  things  to  a  Father's  Will, 
And  taste,  before  Him  lying  still, 
p     E'en  in  affliction,  peace.    Amen. 

"  IVhom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee  ?  and 
there  is    none  upon  earth  that   I 
277    <*es*w  in  comparison  of  Thee." 
mf  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ; 
p      E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
cr  SUIl  all  my  song  shall  be, 
dim  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 
p      Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
cr  Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
dim  Nearer,  my  C4od,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 
mf  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  Heav'n, 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given, 
cr    Angels  to  beckon  me 
dim  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 
mf  Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
riefs 
._  _'ll  raise  ; 
cr    So  by  rny  woes  to  be 
dim  Nearer, 'my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee.    Amen. 


"And  the  Apostles  said  unto  the  Lord, 
278  hicrease  our  faith." 

mf  OroRarfaith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Thoush  press'd  bv  many  a  foe ; 

That  will  not  tremble  on  the  orink 
Of  poverty  or  woe  ; 


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GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod : 
cr  But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 

Can  lean  upon  i<:s  God  ; 
mf  A.  faith  that  shines  more  bright 
and  clear 

"When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 

In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; 
A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  spark  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 

Lights  up  the  dying  bed. 
p  Lord,  give  me  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
cr  I  taste  e'en  now  the  hallov'd  bliss 

Of  an  eternal  home.    Amen. 

279  " Lord,  help  me." 
p  0  help  us,  Lord  ;  each  hour  of  need 

Thv  heavenlv  su.;-c<  ur  give ;     [deed, 
mf  Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and 

Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 
p  0  help  us,  when  our  spirits  bleed 

"With  contrite  anguish  sore  ;  [dead, 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and 
cr  0  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 
mf  0  help  us,  through  the  prayer  of 

More  firmlv  to  believe  ;  [faith 

For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 

The  more  shall  he  receive. 
O  help  us,  Jesd,  from  on  high, 

"We  know  no  help  but  Thee  ; 
O  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 
cr  As  Thine  in  Keav'n  to  be.    Amen. 

"And  they  shall  le  Mine,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  in  that  day  v.lun  1  j.iu.':c 

280  up  My  jewels." 
mfTBttm  for  ever  !  God  of  love, 
Hear  as  from  Thv  Throne  above  ; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be 
Here  and  in  eternity. 
Thine  for  ever :  Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthlv  strife  ; 
Thou  the  life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 
Thine  for  ever !  oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  Heavenly  Friend, 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 
Thine  for  ever !  Saviour,  keep 
p  Us  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 
cr  Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 
mf  Thine  for  ever;  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supnlied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
cr  Lead   us.    Lord,    from   earth    to 

Heav'n.    Amen. 

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J  "/  am  the   Lord  thy  God  ....  Ti'hirh 
leadeth  thee  by  the  nay  that  thou 
281    'houldest  go." 

???/Lead  us.Heavenly  F  ATHER.lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea  ; 
j  Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
I      For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee  ; 
J  Yet  possessing  ever/  blessing, 
I      If  our  God  our  Father  be. 
P  SAvioru.breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us, 
All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know  ; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us, 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe ; 
,  Lone  and  dreary,  faint  and  wean, 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 
mf  Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  jov, 
Love  with  every  passion  blending," 

Pleasure  that  can  never  clov  ; 

Thus  provided,  pardon"d,  goi'ded, 

Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 

Amen. 

.  •'  0  hold  Thou  up  my  goinis   in   Thy 

'  282  paths  ;  that  my  footsteps  dip  not." 

m/BE  Thou  my  Guardian  and  my 

And  hear  me  when  I  call ;     [Guide, 

Tet  not  my  s1' 

And  hold  r 

pThe   world,   the  flesh,  and   Satan 

Around  the  patli  I  tread :       [dwell 

i  cr  O  save  me  from  the  snares  of  heii, 

/  Thou  Quickener  of  the  dead. 

p  And  if  I  tempted  am  to  sin, 

And  outward  things  are  strong, 
cr  Do   Thou,   O   Lord,  keep   watch 
within, 
And  save  my  soul  from  wrong. 
i  mf  Still  let  me  ever  watch  and  pray, 
1  p  And  feel  that  I  am  frail ; 
That  if  the  Tempter  cross  my  way, 
cr  Yet  he  may  not  prevail.    Amen. 

283         "  Lord,  remember  me.'* 
mf  O  Thou,  from  "Whom  all  goodness 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  ;  [flows, 

P  In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 

!      Good  Lord,  remember  me. 
When  on  my  aching  burden'd  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily,  [part'; 

cr  Thy  pardon  grant,  Thy  peace  im- 
p  Good  Lord,  remember  me. 
When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way. 

!      And  ills  I  cannot  flee,  [day  ; 

mf  Then  let  my  strength  be  as  my 
p  Good  Lord,  remember  me. 
If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief 
This  feeble  frame  should  be,  [lief; 
cr  Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  re- 
P  Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

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GENERAL  HYMNS. 


And,  oh,  when  in  the  hour  of  death 

I  bow  to  Thy  decree, 
3  ksi  ,  receive  my  parting  breath ; 
pp  Good  Lord,  remember  me.  Amen. 

"  JJ-j  soul  thirsteth  for  Thee,  my  flesh 
also  lengeth  after  Thee;  in  a 
barren    and  dry  land    where    no 

284  water  is." 

p  Far  from  my  heavenly  home, 

Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  'Blest  Spirit,  come, 
cr  And  speed  me  to  my  rest." 
mf  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  flee; 
dim  My  heart,  0  Sion,  droops  and 
vearns, 

When  I  remember  thee. 
mf  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press, 
p  A  dark  and  toilsome  road  ; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
cr  And  reach  the  Saints'  abode  ?  , 
mf  Gor>  of  my  life,  be  near ; 

On  Thee  my  hopes  I  cast ; 
p  0  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
cr  And  bring  me  home  at  last.  Amen. 

"And  He  arose  and  rebuked  the  wind, 
and  said  unto  the  sea,   Peace,  be 

285  ttaL" 

f  Fierce  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the 
deep,  [keep, 

Watch  did  Thine   anxious  servants 

dim  But  Thou  wast  wrapp'd  in  guile- 
less sleep, 

pp  Calm  and  still. 

mf"  Save,  Lord,  we  perish,"  was  their 
cry, 

"  0  save  us  in  our  agony  ! " 

cr  Thy  Word  above  the  storm  rose 
high, 

p  "  Peace,  be  still." 

pp  The  wild  winds  hush'd;   (f)  the 
angry  deep 

dim  Sank,  like  a  little  child,  to  sleep ; 

The  sullen  billows  ceased  to  leap, 
cr  At  Thy  Will. 

mf  So,  when  our  life  is  clouded  o'er, 

And  storm-winds  drift  us  from  the 
shore, 

Say,  lest  we  sink  to  rise  no  more, 

pp  "Peace,  be  still."    Amen. 

"  Our  Tight  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a 
moment,  worke'.h  for  us  a  far  more 
exceeding    and    eternal    weight    of 

286  sW 

mf  0  let  him,  whose  sorrow 
No  relief  can  find, 
Trust  in  God,  and  borrow 
Ease  for  heart  and  mind. 


cr   God  His  watch  is  keeping, 
dim   I  hough  none  else  be  near. 
w/God  will  never  leave  thee, 
All  thy  wants  He  knows, 
Feels  the  pains  that  grieve  thee; 

Sees  thy  cares  and  woes. 
Raise  thine  eyes  to  Heav'n 

When  thy  spirits  quail, 
When,  by  tempests  driven, 
Heart  and  courage  fail. 
p     When  in  grief  we  languish, 
cr       He  will  dry  the  tear, 

Who  His  children's  anguish 
Soothes  with  succour  near. 

p     All  our  woe  and  sadness, 

In  this  world  below, 
cr  Balance  not  the  gladness 

We  in  heaven  shall  know. 
p     Jesit,  Holy  Saviour. 
cr       In  the  realms  above 
mf  Crown  us  with  Thv  favour, 

Fill  us  with  Thy  love.    Amen. 

"  Let  my  supplication  come  before  Thee  f 
deliver    me,    according    to    Thy 
287       Word." 
mf  Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 

Bend  from  Heav'n  Thy  gracious  ear; 
While  our  waiting  touis  adore  Thee, 

Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear: 
p    By  Thy  mercy, 
u  0  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 
»?/From  the  depths  of  nature's  blind- 
ness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 

From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 
p    By  Thy  mercy, 

0  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 
When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 

In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 
By  Thy  mercy, 

0  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 
mf  When  the  world  around  is  smiling, 

In  the  time  of  wealth  and  ease, 
Earthly  joys  our  hearts  beguiling, 

In  the  day  of  health  and  peace, 
p    By  Thy  mercy, 

0  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 
In  the  wean*  hours  of  sickness, 

In  the  times  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 

AM) en  the  creature's  help  is  vain, 
By  Thy  mercy, 

0  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 
9) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 

In  the  awful  judgment  day, 
cr  May  our  souls,  on  Thee  relying, 

Find  Thee  still  our  Hope  and  Stay  : 
p    By  Thv  mercy, 

O  dsliver  us,  good  Lord.    Amen. 

238  "  The  time  is  sh&r1." 

mf  A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come, 
dim  And  we  shall  be  with  those  that 
p     Asleep  within  the  tomb:        [rest 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare  (cr) 
My  sovil  for  that  great  day ; 
credimO  wash  me  in  Thy  precious 
p     And  take  my  sins  away.     [Blood, 

mf  A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 

And  we  shaE  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime  : 

p     Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare  (cr) 
My  soul  for  that  bright  day  ; 

cr  e  dim  0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious 

p     And  take  my  sins  away.     [Blood, 

mf  A  few  more  storms  shaU  beat 

On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 
cr  And  we  shall  be  where  tempests 

And  surges  swell  no  more  :  [ce.\se, 
p     Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare  [cr) 

My  sotd  for  that  calm  day ; 
cr  e  dim  0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious 
p     And  take  rny  sins  away.     [Blood, 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 

cr    And  we  shall  weep  no  more  : 

p     Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare  (cr) 

My  soul  for  that  blest  day  ; 
cr  e  dim  0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious 
V     And  take  my  sins  away.     [Blood, 

mf  'Tis  but  a  httle  while 
And  He  shall  come  again, 

p  Who  died  that  we  might  Eve,  (/) 
Who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign  : 

p     Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare  (cr) 
My  soul  for  that  glad  day ;  [Blood. 

ere  dim  O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious 

P     And  take  my  sins  away".    Amen. 

"So  toon  passe'h   it  away,  and  ive  are 

239  gone." 

mf  Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 

Blend  the  living  with  the  dead  ; 
p  Soon  will  you  and  I  be  Lying 

Each  within  our  narrow  bed. 

Soon  our  souls  to  God  Who  gave  them 
Will  have  sped  their  rapid  flight : 

c>- Able  now  by  grace  to  save  them, 
Oh,  that  while  we  can  we  might  I 

(1 


m/JjBStr,  Infinite  Redeemer, 
Maker  of  this  mighty  frame, 

dim  Teach,  O  teach  us  to  remember 
What  we  are,  and  whence  we  came  ; 

Whence  we  came,  and  whither  wend- 
ing; 

p  Soon  we  must  through  darkness  go, 

/To  inherit  bhss  unending, 

p  Or  eternity  of  woe. 

mf  0  by  Thy  power  grant,  Lord,  that 
we  [Thee : 

dim  At  our  last  hour  [p]  fall  not  from 

cr  Saved  by  Thy  grace,  Thine  may  we 
be 
AE  through  the  days  of  (dim)  eter- 
nity.   Amen. 

"I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord: 
His  praise  shall    ever  be  in   my 
290      mouth." 
mf Tnnoven  all  the  changing  scenes 

In  trouble  and  in  joy,  [of  hie, 

The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 

My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 
0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  His  Name  : 
p  When  in  distress  to  Him  I  call'd, 
/  He  to  my  rescue  came. 
m/The  Hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 

Who  on  His  succour  trust. 
0  make  but  trial  of  His  love, 

Experience  will  decide 
How  bless'd  are  they,  and  only  thev, 

Who  in  His  truth  confide. 


nav  i  uubuiug  fi^e  iu  ieur  : 
Make  you  Hi<  service  your  delight, 

Your  wants  shall  be  His  care. 
/To  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  gloiy,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 

"Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  lay  hold 
291  on  eternal  life." 

mf  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go: 
Bear  the  toil  maintain  the  strife. 
Strengthen  d  with  the  Bread  of  Life ! 
Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
cr  Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry : 
mf  Let  not  fears  your  course  impede, 
/  Great  your  strength,  if  {dim)  great 

your  need. 
mf  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  ; 
March  in  heavenly  armour  clad ; 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  bug, 
/  Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 
>) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Onward  then  in  battle  move; 
Mr.ro  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove  ; 
dim  Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
/(  hristian  soldiers,  onward  go  ! 
Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
w/ Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise  : 


t  Him 

ff  Praise  the   Lord!    ye   heavens, 
adore  Him, 
Praise  Him,  Angels,  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  lhdit : 
/Praise    the    Lord!    for   He   hath 
spoken, 
Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obey'd ; 
ff  Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 

For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 
/  Praise  the  Lord  !  for  He  is  glorious  ; 

Never  shall  His  premise  fail ; 
i^Gcd   hath    made  His  Saints  vic- 
torious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  hifh,  His  power  proclaim  ; 
Heav'n  and  eaith,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  His  Name ! 

Amen. 
"  0  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the 
293  Lord  for  His  goodness." 

/SiKOr  praise  to  God  Who  reigns 
The  God  of  all  creation,  [above. 
The  God  of  power,  (»)  the  God  of  love, 
/  The  God  of  our  salvation  ;  [fills, 
f»/With  healing  balm  my  soul  He 
And  every  faithless  murmur  stills  ; 
/  To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 
mf  The  Angel-host,  O  King  of  kings, 

Thy  p raise  forever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 
Beneath.  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
A  lore  the  wisdom  which  could  span. 
And  power  which  form'd  creation's 
/  To  God  all  praise  and  glory,    [plan  : 
mf  What  God's  Almighty  power  hath 
His  gracious  mercy  keepeth  ;  [made 
cr  Bv  morning  glow  {]>)  or  evening 
shade 
Hi>  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth  : 
w/Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might 
Lo  .  all  is  just,  and  all  is  right ; 
/  To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 
mf  The  Lord  is  never  far  away, 
V  But,  through  all  grief  distressing, 
cr  An  ever-present  help  and  stay, 
Our  peace  and  joy  and  blessing  ; 
dim  As  with  a  mother's  tender  hand, 
cr  HeleadsHisown,  His  chosen  band  ; 
/  To  God  all  praise  and  glory. 


mf  Thus  all  my  toilsome  way  along 
cr  I  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises  : 
/  Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ; 
Both  soul  and  body  bear  your  part ; 
#To  God  all  praise  and  glory.  Amen. 

"  Who  led  His  people  through  (he  wilder- 
ness ;  fir  His  merry  endureihfor 
294     ever." 
j  0  praise   our  Great  and  Gracious 

And  call  upon  His  Name  ;      [Lord 
To  stiains  of  joy  tune  every  chord, 

His  mighty  acts  proclaim  ; 
w/Tell  how  He  led  His  chosen  race 

To  Canaan's  promised  land ; 
Tell  how  His  covenant  of  grace 
/  Unchanged  shall  ever  stand. 

mf  lie  gave  the  shadowing  cloud  by 

The  moving  fire  by  night ;         [day. 
To  guide  His  Israel  on  their  way, 

He  made  their  darkness  light; 
And  have  not  we  a  sure  retreat, 

A  Saviour  ever  nigh,  [feet, 

cr  The  same  clear  light  to  guide  our 

The  Day-spring  froin  on  high  ? 
mf  We  too  have  Manna  from  above, 

The  Bread  that  came  from  Heav'n  ; 
To  us  the  same  kind  hand  of  love 

Hath  living  waters  given ; 
A  Bock  we  have,  from  whence  the 

In  rich  abundance  flows  ;      [spring 
/  That  Rock  is  Christ,  our  Priest,  our 


mf  0  may  we  prize  this  hies  ed  Food, 

And  trust  our  heavenly  Guide  ; 
jj  Fo  shall  we  find  death's  fearful  flood 

Serene  as  Jordan's  tide, 
cr  And  safely  reach  that  happy  shore, 
p  'ihe  land  of  peace  and  rest, 
cr  "Where  Angels  worship  and  adore 
In  God's  own  Presence  blest. 

Amen. 


"All  Thy  works  praise  Thee,  0  Lord." 

295 

/  The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise, 

Alleluia! 
To  the  glory  of  their  King 
Let  the  ransom 'd  people  sing 

Alleluia* 
And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
Swell  the  chorus  in  the  sky, 

Alleluia  ! 
mf  Ye,  through  the  fields  of  Paradise 

that  roam, 
Ye  blessed  ones,  repeat  through  that 
bright  home  Alleluia ! 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Ye  planets  glittering  en  your  heavenly  I 

way, 
Ye  shining  constellations,  join  ami  say 
/  Alleluia! 

p  Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 

Ye  winds  on  pinions  light, 

/Ye  thunders,  echoingloud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightning?,  wildiv  bright, 

p  In  sweet  consent  unite  your 

Alleluia ! 

m/Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 
Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 
Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 
Hoar  frost  and  summer  alow, 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring. 
And  glorious  forests,  sing. 

/ 'Alleluia: 

p  First  let  the  birds,  with   painted 

plumage  gav, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and 

say  /   Alleluia ! 

Then  let  the  beasts  of  earth,  with 

varying  strain, 
Join  in   creation's   hymn,    and   cry 

again  AUrinfal 


mf  Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean.  en- 
Alleluia  ! 

Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents, 
reply  Alleluia  ! 

To  God,  Who  all  creation  made, 
The  frequent  hymn  be  dub.  paid. 

/    Alleluia: 

This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain, 
the  Loud  of  ail  things  love.-, 

Alleluia  ! 

This  is  the  son?,  the  heavenly  song, 
that  Christ  Himself  approves, 

"  Alleluia! 

Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and 
voice  awaking,  Alleluia ! 

■p  And  children's  voices  echo,  answer 
making  Alleluia ! 

Now  from  all  men  be  out  r  our 'd, 

Alleluia  to  the  Lord: 

With  Alleluia  evermore 

The  Sox  and  Spirit  we  adore. 

ff  Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One. 
Alleluia  :  Alleluia  :  Alleluia  ! 
Amen. 


"And  all  her  slrce'.s  shall  say,  Alleluia." 

296 

/Sin-o Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise, 
Ye  citizens  of  Heav'n  ;  (.)  sweetly  raise 

ff   An  endless  Alleluia. 
mf  Ye  Powers  who  stand  before  tho 

Eternal  Light, 
cr  In  hymning  choirs  re-echo  to  the 
height 

/  An  endless  Alleluia. 
mf  The  Holy  City  shall  take  up  yonr 
strain,  [wake  again 

cr  And  with  glad  songs  resounding 

/    An  endless  .Uleluia. 
mf  In  blissful  antiphons  ye  thus  re- 
joice [voice 
To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful 

/   An  endless  Alleiuia, 
m/ Ye  who  havegain'd  at  length  your 

palms  in  bliss, 
cr  Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall 
still  be  this, 

/   An  endless  Alleluia. 
There,  in  one  grand  acdaim,  for  ever 

ring 
The  strains  winch  tell  the  honour  of 
your  King, 

ff  An  endless  Alleluia. 
p  This  is  sweet  rest  for  weary  ones 

brousht  back, 
This  is  glad  for>d  and  drink  which 
ne'er  shall  Lack, 

mf  An  endless  Alleluia  : 
While  Thee,  by  Whom  were  all  things 

made,  we  praise 
For  ever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lays 

/    An  endless  Alleluia. 
Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee  our  voices 

sing 
Glory  for  evermore  ;  to  Thee  we  bring 
ff  An  endless  Alleluia. 

Amen. 

"■TPTien    I   laid   the  foundations  of  the 
earth   ....    when    the    morning 
s'ars    tang  together,    and  all    the 
297    sons  °J  G<xl  shouts  frr  joy.'' 
mf  Songs  of  praise  the  Angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  Alleluias  rang, 
When  creation  was  begun, 
When  God  spake  and  it  was  done. 
Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
p  When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  bom  ; 
cr  Sonss  of  praise  arose  when  He 
/  Captive  led  captivity. 
p  Heav'n  and  earth  must  pass  away. 
mf  Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  tkat 

day  :  ~ 
God  will  make  new  heavens  an  a  earth, 
/  Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 
2) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


/;  And  will  man  alone  he  dumb 
fill  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 
i  ?•  No.  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
/  Psalms  and  hymns  and  songs   of 

praise. 
nif  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  soul's  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 
f  Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise, 
J  est',  glorv  unto  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be.    Amen. 

'Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,-  and  all 
that  is  within  me  praise  His  Holy 
298   ^awe-" 

mf  Praise,   my  soul,    the    King  of 
Heaven, 

To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring ; 
Ransom'd,  heard,  restored,  forgiven, 

Evermore  His  praises  sing  ; 
/     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 

Praise  the  everlasting  King. 
ntf  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and 
favour 

To  our  lathers  in  distress ; 
Prais2  Him  still  the  same  as  ever, 

Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless  ; 
/     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 

Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 
p  Father-like,  He  tends  and  spares  us, 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows  ; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 

Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes ; 
/     Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 
Angels  in  the  height,  adore  Him ; 

Ye  behold  Kim  face  to  face ; 
Saints  triumphant,  bow  before  Him, 

Gather'd  in  from  every  race  ; 
ff    Alleluia !  Alleluia  ! 

Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 

Amen. 


"  I  heard  the  voice  of  many  angels  .  .  . 
'aying,  .  .  .  Worthy  is  the  Lamb 
that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and 
riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength, 
and  honour,  and  glory,  and  bless- 

299  **." 

/  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  Angels  round  the  Throne  ; 

Ten   thousand   thousand    are    their 
toneue?, 
But  all  then-  joys  are  one. 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they 
"  To  be  exalted  thus ;  "  [cry, 

'•  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 

y  "  For  He  was  slain  for  us." 


mf  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  Divine  ;     [give, 

cr  And  blessings,  more  than  we  can 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

/  Let  all  creation  join  in  one 
To  bless  the  sacred  Name 

Of  Him  that  sits  upon  ;he  Throne, 

p  And  to  adore  the  Lamb.     Amen. 

'  300  "&n3  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords.  " 

'  /All  hail  the  power  of  Jests'  Name  ; 
dim  Let  Angels  prostrate  fall ; 
cr  Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem 
I      And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
mf  Crown  Him,  ye  morning  stars  of 
light, 

Who  fix'd  this  floating  ball : 
/  Now  hail  the  Strength  of  Israel's 
might, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
mf  Crown  Him,  ve  Martyrs  of  your 

Who  from  His  Altar  call :        [God, 
Extol  the  Stem-of-Jesse's  Rod. 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransom'd  of  the  fall,         [grace, 
cr  Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
mf  Hail  Him.  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call, 
p  The  God  Incarnate,  Man  Divine, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
cr  Go  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
/  Let  every  tribe  and  every  tongue 

Before  Him  prostrate  fall, 
And  shout  in  universal  song 

The  crowned  Lord  of  all.    Amen. 

"  To   him  that  overcome^  will  I  grant  to 

sit  with  Me  in  My  throne,  even  as 

I  also  overcame,  and  am  set  down 

301    with  My  Father  in  His  throne. " 

p  The  Head  that  once  was  crown'd 

with  thorns, 
/  Is  crown'd  with  glory  now : 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  Brow. 
The  highest  place  that  Heav'n  affords 

Is  His,  is  His  by  right. 
The  King  of  king-,  and  T,»rd  of  lords. 

And  Heav'n's  eternal  Light. 
mf  The  Jov  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  Joy  of  all  below. 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 
I) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  To  them  the  Cross/with  all  its  shame, 
cr  With  all  its  crace.  is  given  : 
/Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy  the  joy  of  Heav'n. 

P  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 
/  They  reign  with  Him  above ; 
■in/  Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

The  Cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 
Though  shame  and  death  to  Him  ; 
His  people's  hope.  His  people";  wealth, 
/  Their  everlasting  theme.    Amen. 


"  The  four  leasts  and  four  and  twenty 
elders  fell  down  before  the  Lamb, 
having  every  one  of  them  harps, 
and  golden    vials  full  of  odours, 

302    wfiicfl  are  ihe  prayers  of  saints." 

/C"ME.  va  faithful,  raise  the  anthem. 
Cleave   the   skies   with   shouts   of 
praise : 

Sine  to  Him  Who  found  the  ransom, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
God  of  God,  the  Word  Incarnate, 

Whom  the  Heav'n  of  Heav'n  obeys. 

mf  Ere  He  raised  the  lofty  mountain?, 

Form'd  the  seas,  or  built  the  sky, 
Love  eternal,  free,  and  boundless, 

p  Moved  the  Lobs  of  Life  to  die, 

cr  Fore-ordain'd  the  Prince  of  princes 

P  For  the  Throne  of  Calvary. 

There,  for  us  and  our  redemption, 
See  Him  ail  His  Life-blood  poor ! 

cr  There  He  wins  our  full  salvation, 
Dies  that  we  may  die  no  more ; 

/Then,  arising,  lives  for  ever, 

ff  Reigning  where  He  was  before. 

f  High  on  von  celestial  mountains 
Stands  His  gem-built  Throne,  all 
bright, 

Midst  unending  Alleluias 
Bursting  from  the  sons  of  light ; 

Sion's  people  tell  His  praises. 

Jf  Victor  after  hard-won  fight. 

fftf  Bring  your  harps,  and  bring  your 

odours, 

Sweep  the  string  and  pour  the  lay ; 
/  Let  the  earth  proclaim  His  wonders, 

King  of  that  celestial  day; 
P  He  the  Lake  once  slain  is  worthy, 

Who  was  dead.  If}  and  lives  for  aye. 

ff  laud  and  honour  to  the  Father, 
Laud  and  honour  to  the  Box, 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three  and  ever  Ove, 

Consubstantial.  Co-eternal, 
While  unending  ages  run.    Amen. 


303    "  In  everything  give  thanks." 
mf  When  morning  gilds  the  skies, 

My  heart  awaking  cries, 
/  May  Jesus  C  hrist  be  praised : 

P     Alike  at  work  and  ] 'raver 
cr   To  Jesus  I  repair ; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
mf  Whene'er  the  sweet  church  bell 

Peals  over  hill  and  dell, 
/         May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
p     0  hark  to  what  it  sings, 
' "  '  ivously  it  rings, 

!ay  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
mf  My  tongue  shall  never  tire 

Oi  chanting  with  the  choir, 
/         May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
p    This  song  of  sacred  joy, 
cr   It  never  seems  to  cloy, 

May  Jes  cs  Christ  be  praised. 
p     When  sleep  her  balm  denies, 

My  silent  spirit  sighs, 
iv f       May  Jesus  Ckj. ist  be  praised  : 
p     When  evil  thoughts  mojest, 
cr  With  this  I  shield  my  breast, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
p    Does  sadness  fill  my  mind? 
cr  A  solace  here  I  find, 
mf      May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
P    Or  fades  my  earthly  bliss  ? 
cr  My  comfort  still  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
mf  The  night  becomes  as  day. 

When  from  the  heart  we  say, 
/  May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 

p     The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 
cr  When  this  sweet  chant  they  hear. 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
/     In  Heav'n 's  eternal  bliss 

The  loveliest  strain  is  this, 
ff        May  Jesus   Christ  be  praised : 
/     Let  earth,  and  sea.  and  skv 
cr  From  depth  to  height  reply, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  } -raised. 
mf  Be  this,  while  life  is  mine, 

Mv  canticle  Divine, 
/        May  .1  esus  Christ  be  praised  : 

Be  this  the  eternal  song 

Through  ages  all  along, 
cr       May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
Amen. 

"And  on  His  Head  were  many  crowns." 

304 

/     Croww  Him  with  many  crowns, 
The  Lamb  upon  His  Throne  : 

Hark !  how  the  heavenly  anthem 
All  music  but  its  own :  [drowns 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

p     Of  Him  v>  h< »  died  l<  «r  thee.  [King 

cr  And  had  Him  as  thy  matchless 

Through  all  eternity. 
I) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


f    Crown  Him  tlie  Virgin's  Son, 
p     The  God  Incarnate  born,       [won 
■  cr  Whose  Arm  those  crimson  trophies 

Which  now  His  Brow  adorn  : 
p     Fruit  of  the  mystic  Rose, 
cr    As  of  that  Rose  the  Stem  ;  [flows, 
mf  The    Root    whence    mercy  ever 
p     The  Babe  of  Bethlehem. 
m  /"Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  love  ; 
p '   Behold  His  Hands  and  Side, 
cr  Those  Wounds  yet  visible  above 

In  beauty  glorified : 
p     >  o  Ansel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
pp  rit  But  downward  bends  his  burn- 
ing eye 

At  riiysteries  so  bright. 
mf  Crown  Him  the  Loud  of  pence, 
cr   Whose  power  a  sceptre  sways 
From  pole  to  pole,  that  wars  may 
cease, 

And  all  be  prayer  and  praisr : 
/     His  reign  shall  know  no  end, 
p     And  round  His  pierced  Feet 
Fair  flowers  of  Paradise  extend 
cr    Their  fragrance  ever  sweet. 
/    Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  years. 

The  Potentate  of  time, 
Creator  of  the  rolling  spheres, 

Ineffably  Sublime  : 

All  hail.  Redeemer,  hail ! 
p     For  Thou  hast  died  for  me  ; 
ff  Thv  praise  shall  never,  never  fail 

Throughout  eternity.    Amen. 

"  Every  day  will  I  cire  thanks  unto  Thee, 
and  praise  Thy  Xame  for  ever  and 

305  «"■•" 

m/SAviocR,  Blessed  Saviour, 

Listen  whilst  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King ; 
p     All  we  have  we  offer ; 

All  we  hope  to  be, 
/     Bodv,  soul,  and  spirit, 

All  we  yield  to  Thee. 
p     Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration 

Bending  low  the  knee  ; 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die ; 
/     Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 
mf  Great  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here ; 
/     True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there : 
p     Where  no  pain,  nor  sorrow, 

Toil,  nor  care,  is  known, 
/    Where  the  Angel-ledons 

Circle  round  Thy  Throne. 


p     Dark  and  ever  darker 

Was  the  wintry  past, 
cr    Now  a  ray  of  gladness 

O'er  our  path  is  cast : 
p     Every  day  that  passeth, 

Every  hour  that  flies, 
/     Tills  of  love  unfeigned, 

Love  tiiat  never  dies. 
mf  Clearer  still  and  clearer 

Dawns  the  light  from  Heav'n, 
In  our  sadness  bringing 

News  of  sin  forgiven  ; 
Life  has  lost  its  shadows, 

Pure  the  light  within  ; 
/     Thou  hast  shed  Thy  radiance 

On  a  world  of  sin. 
Blighter  still  and  brighter 

Glows  the  western  sun, 
Shedding  all  its  gladness 

O'er  our  work"  that's  done  J 
p     Time  will  soon  he  over. 

Toil  and  sorrow  past, 
mf  May  we,  Blessed  Saviour 

Find  a  rest  at  last. 
Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
cr    Worn  by  Saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God  ; 
p     Leaving  all  behind  us, 
cr       May  we  hasten  on. 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 
/     Bliss,  all  bliss  excelling, 

When  the  ransom'd  soul, 
Earthly  toils  forgetting, 

Finds  its  promised  goal ; 
p  W  here  in  joys  unheard  of 
cr       Saint.-  with  Angels  sing, 


is   above  every  name:   that   at  the 
Xame  of  Jesus  every  htee  should 

306  how:' 

mf   At  the  Name  of  Jesus 

Every  knee  shall  bow, 
cr      Every  tongue  confess  Him 
/  King  of  glory  now  ;      • 

mf   'Tis  the  Father's  pleasure 

We  should  call  Him  Lord, 
cr      Who  from  the  beginning 
Was  the  Mighty  Word. 
/      At  His  voice  creation 

Sprang  at  once  to  sight, 
All  the  Angel  faces. 

All  the  hosts  of  light, 
Thrones  and  Dominations, 

Stars  upon  their  way, 
All  the  heavenly  Orders, 
In  their  great  array. 
85) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p      Humbled  for  a  season, 
To  receive  a  Name 
From  the  lii>s  of  sinnera 
Unto  whom  He  came, 
cr     Faithfully  He  bore  it 
Spotless  to  the  last, 
Brought  it  back  victorious, 
"When  from  death  Ke  pass'd : 

/       Eore  it  up  triumphant 

p  With  its  human  light, 

cr     Through  all  ranks  of  creatures, 

To  the  central  height : 
/       To  the  Throne  of  Godhead, 
To  the  Father's  breast, 
Fill'd  it  with  the  glory 
dim     Of  that  perfect  rest. 

/       Name  Him,  brothers, name  Him, 

With  love  as  strong  as  death, 
p     Eut  with  awe  and  wonder, 
pp       And  with  bated  breath ; 
P     He  is  God  the  Saviour, 

He  is  Chsist  the  Lopd, 
cr    Ever  to  be  worshipp'd, 

Trusted.and  adored. 
mf  In  your  hearts  enthrone  Him 

There  let  Him  subdue 
All  that  is  not  holy, 

All  that  is  not  true  : 
cr     Grown  Him  as  your  Captain 

In  temptation's  hour ; 
Let  His  Will  enfold  you 

In  its  light  and  power. 
t      Brothers,  this  Lord  Jesus 

Shall  return  again, 
With  Hi=  Father's  dory, 

With  His  Angel  train  ; 
ff      For  all  wreaths  of  empire 

Meet  upon  His  Brow, 
And  our  hearts  confess  Him 
rail    King  of  glory  now.    Amen. 


"  So  shall  the  King  have  pleasure  in  thy 
beauty:  for    He  i-?  thy  Lord  God 

307   an&  wor*hip  rti0U  Sim." 

n if  0  Saviour,  precious  Saviour, 
V> ";..  ma  y*t  unseen  we  love, 

cr  0  Name  of  might  and  favour. 
All  other  names  above  :  [ihee, 

p     We  worship  Thee,  (cr)  we  bless 
To  Thee  alone  w 

/      We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  holy  Lord  and  King. 

mf  0  Bringer  of  salvation, 

Who  wohdrously  hait  wrought, 
Thyself  the  revelation 

Of  love  lieyond  our  thought ;   [Thee, 
p     We  worship  Thee,  ten  we  bless 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing  ; 
/      We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
dim  Our  gracious  Lord  and  King. 

(' 


|  /  In  Thee  all  fulness  dwelleth, 
j      All  grace  and  power  Divine ; 
]  The  glory  that  exceileth, 
!     OSoh  of  God,  is  Thine;  [Thee, 

p     We  worship  Thee,  (cr)  we  bless 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing ; 
/    ,  We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 

Our  glorious  Lord  and  King. 
mfO  grant  the  consummation 

Of  this  our  song  above 
In  endless  adoration, 

And  everlasting  love  :  [Thee 

/      Then  shall  we  praise  and  bless 

Where  perfect  praises  ring, 

And  evermore  confess  Thee 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

Amen. 

308  "  °  Praise  the  Lord." 
f     0  praise  ve  the  Lord  : 

Praise  Him  in  the  height; 
Ee:oice  in  His  Word, 
Ye  Angels  of  light ; 
Ye  heavens,  adore  Him 
By  Whom  ye  were  made, 
p     And  worship" before  Him, 
cr        In  brightness  array'd. 
/      0  praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 

Praise  Him  upon  earth, 
;  mf  In  tuneful  accord, 

Ye  sons  of  new  birth  :  (you 

1  /      Praise  Him  Who  hath  brought 
His  grace  from  above, 
Praise  Him  Who  hath  taught  you 

To  sing  of  His  love. 
0  praise  ye  the  Lord, 

All  things  that  give  sound ; 
Each  jubilant  chord, 

Re-echo  around ; 
Loud  organs,  His  glory 
Forth  tell  in  deep  tone, 
p     And  sweet  harp,  the  story 

Of  what  He  hath  done. 
/     0  praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 
Thanksgiving  and  song 
To  Him  be  outpour 'd 
All  ages  along : 
mf  For  love  in  creation, 
cr      For  heaven  restored, 
/     For  grace  of  salvation 

0  praise  ye  the  Lord  !    Amen. 

f^olp  Communion. 

i  '  The  cup  of  Uessing  which  ve  bless,  is  it 
not  the  com.aunion  of  the  Blood  of 
Christ?  The  brecul  which  we  break, 
is  it  not  the  communion  of  the  Body 

309  if  Christ?" 

to/Now,   my  tongue,   the  mystery 

Of  the  glorious  B<  >dv  sins,     ("teili::g 
And  the  Blood,  all  price  excelling, 

Which  the  Gentiles'  Lord  and  King, 
l>  In  a  Virgin's  womb  once  dwelling 
1      Shed  for  this  world's  ransoming. 
i) 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


mf  Given  for  us.  and  condescending 

p  To  be  born  for  us  below, 

cr  He,  with  men  in  converse  blending, 

Dwelt  the  seed  of  truth  to  sow, 
fill  He  closed  with  wondrous  ending 
p  His  most  patient  life  of  woe. 
mf  That  last  night,  at  supper  Iving, 

Mid  the  Twelve,  His  chosen  "band, 
Jicsrs,  with  the  law  complying, 

Keeps  the  feast  its  rites  demand  : 


•P  WoRD-made-Flesh  true  bread  He 

maketh 
cr  By  His  Word  His  Flesh  to  be : 
P  "W  ine  His  Blood ;  (mf)  which  whoso 

taketh 
Must  from  carnal  thoughts  be  free ; 
/Faith   alone,   though  \dira)   sight 

forsaketh, 
mf  Shows  true  hearts  the  mystery. 

Pa p.t  2. 

p  Therefore  we,  before  Him  bending, 

This  great  Sacrament  revere  ; 
cr  Types    and    shadows    have   their 
ending, 

For  the  newer  rite  is  here ; 
mf  Faith,    our    outward    sense    be- 
friending, 

Makes  our  inward  vision  clear. 
/Glory  let  us  give,  and  blessing 

To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
Honour,  might,  and  praise  addressing, 

While  eternal  ages  run ; 
Ever  too  His  love  confessing, 

Who  from  Both  with  Both  is  One. 
Amen. 

310  t:  So  man  did  eat  angels' food." 
mf  Lo  !  the  Angels'  Food  is  given 
To  the  pilgrim  who  hath  striven  : 
See  the  children's  Bread  from  Heaven, 

Which  on  dogs  may  ne'er  be  spent : 
Truth  the  ancient  types  fulfilling, 
Isaac  bound,  a  victim  willing, 
Paschal  Lamb  its  life-blood  spilling, 

Manna  to  the  fathers  sent. 
pp  Yen-  Bread,  Good  Shepherd,  tend 
Jestj,  of  Thy  love  befriend  us ;       [us ; 
cr  Thou  refresh  us,  Thou  defend  us, 
Thine  eternal  coodness  send  us 
/     In  the  land  of  life  to  see : 
P  Thou  Who  all  things   canst   and 

knowest, 
Who  on  earth  such  Food  bestowest, 
cr  Grant  us  with  Thy  Saints,  though 

lowest; 
Where    the    heavenly    Feast    Thou 
showest? 

Fellow  heirs  idim)  and  guests  to  be. 
Amen. 


"As  the  living  Father  ha'h  tent  Me,  and 
1  live  by  the  Father  ,■  so  he  that 
eateth  Me,  even  lie  shall   live  by 

311  Mm." 

?»/The  Heavenly  Word  proceeding 

forth, 
Yet  leaving  not  the  Father's  side, 
Accomplishing  His  work  on  earth 
P  Had  reach 'd  at  length  life's  eventide. 
mf  By  false  disciple  to  be  given 
To  foemen  for  His  life  athirst, 
Himself,  the  verv  Bread  of  Heav'n, 
he  gave  to  His  disciples  first. 
He  gave  Himself  in  either  kind, 
His  precious  Flesh,  His  precious  Blood, 
cr  In  love's  own  fulness  thus  design  \1 
Of  the  whole  man  to  be  the  Food. 
p  By  Birth  their  Fellow-man  was  He  : 
cr  Their  Meat,  when  sitting  at  the 

Board ; 
p  He  died,  their  Ransomer  to  be ; 
/  He  ever  reigns,  their  great  Reward. 

Part  2. 
p  0  Saving  Victim,"  (cr)  opening  wide 
mf  The  gate  of  heaven  to  {dim)  man 

below, 
cr  Our  foes  press  on  from  every  side, 
mf  Thine  aicb  supply,   Thy  strength 

(dim)  bestow. 
mf  All  praise  and   thanks    to  Thee 

ascend 
For  evermore,  Blest  One  in  Three  ; 
p  O  grant  us  life  that  shall  not  end 
cr  In  our  true  native  land  with  Thee. 
Amen. 

"Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  the  Bread  of 

312  Life." 

P  Thee  we  adore,  0  hidden  Saviour, 

Thee,  [be ; 

Who  in  Thy  Sacrament  dost  deign  to 
Both  flesh  and  spirit  at  Thy  Presence 

fail, 
Yet  here  Thy  Presence  we  devoutly 

hail. 
mfO  blest   Memorial  of  our  dying 

Lord, 
Who  living  Bread  to  men  doth  here 

afford ! 
0  may  our  souls  for  ever  feed  on  Thee, 
And  Thou,  0  Christ,  for  ever  precious 

be. 
Fountain  of  goodness,  Jeso,  Lord 

and  God, 
p  Cleanse  us,  unclean,  with  Thy  most 

cleansing  Blood : 
cr  Increase  our  faith  and  love,  that 

we  may  know 
The  hope  and  peace  which  from  Thy 

Presence  flow. 


(87  J 


p  0  Chkist,  Whom  now  beneath  a 

veil  we  see, 
May  what  we   thirst  for   soon    our 

portion  be, 
cr  To  gaze  on  Thee  unveil'd,  and  see 

Thy  Face, 
/The  VL-ion  of  Thy  glory  and  Thy 

grace.    Amen. 

•'  [J'is'lom  saifh,  Com?   eat  of  my  brczd, 

atii  driu^:  qf  tht 
313    •* 

p  Draw  nigh  and  take  the  Body  of 

the  Lord, 
And  drink  the  holy  Blood  for  you 

outpour'd. 
Saved  by  that  Body  and  that  holy 

Blood. 
cr  V.  ith  souls   refresh'd,   we   render 

thanks  to  Gob. 
Salvation's  Giver,  Christ,   the  Only 

By  His   dear  Cross  and   Blood  the 
victory  won. 


KOLY  COMMUNION'. 

mf  0  Fount  of  love,  0  cleansing  Tid 
/./Which  from  the  Saviour's  piero 


And  Sacred  Heart  dost  flow,  [Siu_ 
cr  Be  ours  to  drink  of  Thv  pure  rill, 
Which  only  can  our  spirits  fill, 

And  all  our  need  bestow. 
p  Lord  Jest,  Whom,  by  power  Divine 
Now  hidden  'neath  the*  ou: 

We  worship  and  adore. 
to/  Grant,  when  the  veil  away  is  roll'd, 
cr  With  open  face  we  maj  I 

Thyself  for  evermore.     Amen. 

315  "  fr-  have  an  Altars 

to/Okcb,  only  once,  and  once  for  all, 

His  precious  life  H 
Before  the  Cross  our  spirits  fall, 

And  own  it  strong  to  save. 
"  One  offering,  single  and  complete," 

With  lips  and  heart  we  sav  ; 
But  what  He  never  can  repeat 

He  shows  forth  day  by  day. 
For,  as  the  priest  of  Aaron's  line 

Within  the  Holiest  stood, 
And  sprinkled  all  the  mercy-shrine 

"W  ith  sacrificial  blood; 
Himself  the  Victim,  and  Himself  the     So  He,  Who  once  atonement  wrought, 


Priest. 

Victims  were  offer'd  by  the  law  of  old. 
Which  in  a  tvpe  this  heavenly  mystery 

told. 
mf  He.  Ransomer  from  death,  and 

Light  from  shade. 
Now  gives  His  holy  grace  His  saints 

to  aid. 
p  Approach   ye    then   with   faithful 

hearts  sincere, 
cr  And  take  the  safeguard  of  salvation 

here. 
mf  He,  that  His  saints  in  this  world 

rules  an  I 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields ; 
With  heavenly  bread  makes  them  that 

hunger  whole,  [soul 

Gives  living  waters  to  the  thirsting 
p  Alpha  and  Omega,  to  Whom  shall 

bow 
All  nation?  at  the  Doom,  is  with  us 

now.    Amen. 

"He  that  ea'i  h  My  Flesh,  tmddrinkelk 
-'/.,  and  1  in 

314  a*"-'" 

to/O  Food  that  weary  pilgrims  love, 

0  Bread  of  Angel-hosts  . 

0  Manna  of  the  Saints. 
The  hungry  soul  would  fee  1  on  Thee  : 
cr  Ne'er  may  the  heart  imsolaced  be 

Which  for  Thy   [dh 
faints. 


Our  Priest  of  endless  power. 
Presents  Himself  for  those  He  bought 
p  In  that  dark  noontide  hour. 
to/ His  Manhood  pleads  where  now  It 

<  >n  heaven's  eternal  Throne,    [lives 
And  where  in  mystic  rite  He  gives. 

Its  Presence  to  His  own. 
And  so  we  show  Thv  death.  0  Lord, 

Till  Thou  again  appear :        [Board 
And  feel,  when   we   approach   Thy 

We  have  an  Altar  here. 
/  AD  _-l  my  to  the  Father  be, 

Ail  glorv  to  tht  - 
All  glory.  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 

316    "  ThcH  art  a  Priest  for  ever.'' 
f  At.i.Ei.ciA  !  sing  to  Jnsus  ! 

His  the  Sceptre,  Hi^  the  Throne; 
Alleluia  :  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone ; 
p  Hark  !  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 
cr  Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood ; 
I 

Hath  redeem'd  us  [p]  by  His  Blood. 
m-/ Alleluia  !  not  as  orphans 

Are  we  left  in  sorrow  now  ; 
Alleluia  !  He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how : 
Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received 
Him. 

When  the  fort}'  days  were  o'er, 
cr  Shall  Our  hearts  forget  Hi*,  promise. 

"  I  am  with  you  evermore  ri " 


HOLY  COMMUNION". 


buT Alleluia  !  Bread  of  Angels, 

Thou  on  earth  our  Food,  our  Stay ; 
Alleluia !  (p)  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day; 
Intercessor,  Friend  of  sinners, 
c  r  Earths  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 
mf  Alleluia!  King  Eternal, 

Thee  the  Lord  of  lords  we  own  ; 
Alleluia  !  ( p)  horn  of  Mary,  [Throne : 
cr  Earth  Thy  footstool,   Heav'n  Thy 
?»/Thou  within  the  veil  hast  enter'd, 

Robed   in   flesh,   our  great   High 
Priest ; 
Thou  on  earth  both  Priest  and  Victim 

1  n  the  Eucharistic  Feast. 
/  Alleluia !  sing  to  Jesus  ! 

His  the  Sceptre,  His  the  Throne ; 
Alleluia !  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone ; 
p  Hark !  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 
cr  Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood ; 
/Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeem'd  us  [p)  by  His  Blood. 
Amen. 

"  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  read-/." 

317. 

7>My  God,  and  is  Thy  Table  spread, 
And  doth  Thy  Cup  with  love  o  erflow  ? 
cr  Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led,' 
And  let  them  all  Thy  sweetness  know. 
m/Hail,  sacred  Feast,  which  Jesus 

makes, 
Rich  banquet  of  His  Flesh  and  Blood  ! 
cr  Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly 

Food. 
mf  Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain 
Before  unwilling  hearts  display'd? 
Was  not  for  them  the  Victim  slain? 
Are  they  forbid  the  children's  Bread' 
0  let  Thv  Table  honour'd  be, 
And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 
/"To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven  and  earth 

adore 
From  men  and  from  the  Angel-host 
Be  praise  and  glory  evermore.  Amen. 

318   "  T^s  d°  l"  remembrance  of  Me." 
mf  Bread  of  Heav'n,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  Flesh  is  meat  indeed  ; 
Ever  mav  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  Bread ; 
cr  Dav  by  dav  with  Btrength  supplied 
dim,  Through  the  life  of  Him  Who 
died. 


?n/Vine  of  Heav'n.  Thy  Blood  supplies 

This  blest  Cup  of  Sacrifice  ; 

p  Lord,  Thy  Wounds  our  healing  give, 

To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live  : 

cr  Jes'us,  may  we  ever  be 

Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee.  Amen. 


319  "  The  lord's  Table." 
mf  Author  of  life  Divine, 

Who  hast  a  Table  spread, 
Furnish'd  with  mystic  Wine 
And  everlasting  Bread, 
cr  Preserve  the  life  Thyself  hast  given 
And  feed  and  train  us  up  for  Heav'n. 
mf  Our  needy  souls  sustain 
With  fresh,  supplies  of  love, 
Till  all  Thy  life  we  gain, 
And  all  Thy  fulness  prove, 
cr  And,  strengthen'd  by  Thy  perfect 

grace, 
dim  Behold  without  a  veil  Thy  Face, 
Amen. 

"  My  Flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  My  Blood 

320  is  drink  indeed." 

p  0  God,  unseen  yet  ever  near, 
Thy  Presence  may  we  feel ; 
And,  thus  inspired  with  holy  fear, 

Before  Thine  Altar  kneel. 
mf  Here   may   Thy  faithful   people 

The  blessings  of  Thy  love,       [know 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert 

The  manna  from  above.  [flow, 

We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  Word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  Food  ; 
Our  meat  the  Eody  of  the  Lord, 

Our  drink  His  precious  Blood. 
p  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  Word  obey, 
cr  For  we,  0  God,  are  Thine  ; 
/"And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
'   Renew 'd  with  strength  Divine. 

Amen. 

"  J  love  them,  that  love  Me :  and  those  that 

321  seek  Me  early  shall  find  Me." 

mf  We  pray  Thee,  heavenly  Father, 

To  hear  us  in  Thy  love 
And  pour  upon  Thy  children 

The  unction  from  above  ; 
That  so  in  love  abiding, 

From  all  defilement  tree. 
cr  We  may  in  pureness  orler 

Our  Eucharist  to  Thee. 
mf  Be  Thou  our  Guide  and  Helper, 

O  Jesu  Christ,  we  pray ; 
So  may  we  well  approach  Thee, 

If  Thou  wilt  be  the  Way  :       . 
cr  Thou,  verv  Truth,  hast  promised 

To  help  us  in  our  strife, 
dim  Food  of  the  weary  pilgrim, 
cr  Eternal  Source  of  Life. 
89  ) 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


mf  And  Thou,  Creator  Spirit, 

Look  on  us,  we  are  Thine ; 
Renew  in  us  Thy  graces 

Upon  our  darkness  shine  : 
cr  Thar,  with  Thy  benediction 

Upon  our  soiiis  outpourYl, 
We  may  receive  in  gladness 
p      The  Body  of  the  Lord. 
mf  0  Trinity  of  Persons  ! 

O  Unity  most  High  '. 
On  Thee  alone  relying 

Thy  servants  would  draw  nigh  : 
p  Unworthy  in  our  weakness.  ■ 
cr    On  Thee  our  hope  is  stayd, 
m/And  ble-s'd  bvii.v  forgiveness 

"\>  e  will  not  be  afraid.    Amen. 


"In  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered 
unto  My  Name,  and  a  pure  ojjer- 

322  •**•" 

p  And  now,  0  Father,  mindful  of 
the  love 
That  bought  us,  once  for  all,  on 
Calvary's  Tree,  [above, 

And  having  with  us  Him  that  pleads 
cr  We  here  present,  we  here  spread 
forth  to  Thee  [Thine  eyes, 

mf  That   only   Offering   perfect    in 
The  one  true,  pure,  immortal  Sacrifice. 
p  Look,     Father,     look    on     His 
anointed  Face, 
And  onlv  look  on  us  as  found  in 
Him: 
Look  not  on  our  ruisusings  of  Thy 
grace,  [so  dim ; 

Our  prayer  so  languid,  and  our  faith 
cr  For  lo  !  between  our  sins  and  then- 
reward 
We  set  the  Passion  of  Thy  Sox  our 
Lord. 
P  And  then  for  those,  our  dearest  and 
our  best, 
By    this    prevailing   Presence   we 
appeal ; 
cr  0  fold  them  closer  to  Thv  mercy  s 
O  do  Thine  utmost  lor  their  souls' 
true  weal ; 
From  tainting  mischief  keep  them 
wliite  and  'clear. 


"  The  centurion  anv.cered  c  • 
lam  not  worth-/  that  77 
come  under  my  roof ;  but  speak  ti 
word  only,  and  my  ser .  - 
323  healed." 
p  I  am  not  worthy.  Holy  Lord, 

That  Thou  shouldst  come  to  me  : 
cr  Speak  but  the  Word,  one  gracio; 
Word 
Can  set  the  sinner  free. 
p  I  am  not  worth v  ;  cold  and  bare 

The  lodging  oi  my  soul ; 
How  canst  Thou  deign  to  enter  there? 
cr  Lord,  speak,  and  make  me  whole. 

p  I  am  not  worthy  ;  (cr)  yet.  mv  God. 

How  can  I  s?.v  Thee  nav:       f  Blood 
Thee,  Who  didst  cive  Thy  Flesh  and 

My  ransom-price  to  pay  ? 

mf  O  come !  in  this  sweet  morning 
hour 
Feed  me  with  Food  Divine  ; 
An  1  fill  with  all  Thv  love  and  power 
p  This  worthless  heart  of  mine.  Amen. 


"  He  thai  eate'h  Me,  even  he  shall  lice 
324  **«.* 

P     JEsr,  gentlest  Saviour, 

Thou  art  in  us  now. 
cr  Fill  us  with  Thv  Goodness, 

Till  our  hearts  o'erflow. 
p     Multiply  our  graces. 

Chiefly  love  and  fear. 
cr  And,  dear  Lord,  the  chiefest, 

Grace  to  persevere. 
mf  Oh.  how  can  we  thank  Thee 

F  >r  a  Gift  like  this, 
Gift  that  truly  maketh 

Heavn's  eternal  bliss  ! 
p     Ah  !  when  wilt  Thou  always 

Make  our  hearts  Thy  home? 
cr   We  must  wait  for  Heaven  : 

Then  the  day  will  com.-.  Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  arc  i 
!  107    Glory  be  to  Jests. 


And  crown  Thy  gifts  with  strength  to     177    Jesl::  the  Yery  thought  h  sweet. 


persevere. 
P  And  so  we  come ;  0  draw  us  to  Thy 


Feet, 
Most  patient  Saviour,  Who  canst 
love  us  still ; 
cr  And  by  this  Food,  so  awful  and  so 
sweet, 
Deliver  us  from  every  touch  of  ill : 
/  In  Thine  own  service  make  us  glad     v 
and  free,  * 

And  erant  us  never  more  to  part  with     "-' 
Thee.    Amen. 

(  90  ) 


173  Jesl-  :  the  Tery  thought  of  Thee. 

132  Jem-,  grant  me  this,  I  pray. 

137  BehoM  the  Lamb  of  Goo  : 

100  Jesv,  Thou  joy  of  loving  heart?  ! 

191  Jtsr,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  AIL 

192  0  Love,  Who  forme-Is t  me  to  wear. 

193  Jesv,  Liver  of  my  soul. 
107  The  King  ofloTe  my  Shepherl  it 
2*30  Hark,  my  soul !  it  i:  th?  Lor-.. 

O  Saviour,  precious  3aviour. 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 


$clg  Baptism. 

"Ask,  and  it  shall  le  given  you;   seek 
and  ye  shall  find;    knock,  and  it 

325  s*a^  oe  opened  unto  you." 

mf  0  Father,  Thau  Who  hast  created 
In  wisest  love,  we  pray,  (all 

Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  gra- 
cious call 
Is  entering  on  li.Vs  way : 
P  Bend  o'er  him  in  Thy  tenderness, 
Thine  image  on  his  soul  impress; 

cr    0  Father,  hear ! 
p  0  Son  of  God,  Who  diedst  for  us, 
behold, 
We  bring  our  child  to  Thee ; 
Thou  tender  Shepherd,  take  him  to 
Thine  own  for  aye  to  be  :  [Thy  fold, 
cr  Defend  him  through  this  earthly 

strife. 
And  lead  him  on  the  path  of  life, 

/   0  Sox  of  God! 
m/O  Holy  Ghost,  Who  broodedst 
o'er  the  wave. 
Descend  upon  this  child ; 
Give  Mm  undying  life,  his  spirit  lave 

With  waters  undefiled ; 
p  Grant  him,  while  yet  a  babe,  to  be 
cr  A  child  of  God,  a'home  for  Thee, 

0  Holy  Ghost  I 
mf  0  Trit^ne  God,  what  Thou  com- 
mand'st  is  done : 
We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might ; 
This  child  hath  scarce  yet  seen  our 
earthly  sun, 
Yet  pour  on  him  Thy  light, 
cr  In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love, 
/  Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above, 
0  Triune  God  !    Amen. 

"Baptizing   them  in   the   Xame   of  the 
Fa'her,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 

326  HolyGk.st." 

raf  Within  the  Church's  sacred  fold, 
By  holy  Sacrament  enroll'd, 

Another  lamb  we  lay  : 
p  An  heir  before  of  sin  and  shame, 
cr  Now  in  the  Holv  Triune  Name 

JJis  guilt  is  wash'd  away. 
m/O  loving  Father,  Thee  we  pray 
Look  on  this  babe  new-born  to-day, 

Thine  own  adopted  child ; 
An  Angel  guard  do  Thou  bestow 
To  lead  him  in  Thy  paths  below, 

And  guide  Mm  through  the  wild. 


lay 

With  sap  Divine  that  flows  from  Thee, 
In  Thee  for  aye  abide. 


Blest  Spirit,  Whose  indwelling  grace 
Has  given  this  little  one  a  place 

Among  the  heirs  of  life  ; 
0  breathe  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  within, 
And  keep  Thy  temple  pure  from  sin 

In  midst  of  worldly  strife. 
So,  Holy  Trinity,  by  Thee 
Divinely  train'd  this  babe  may  be 

In  faith  and  hope  and  love ; 
cr  So  may  he  gain,  earth's  waves  o'er- 
Jli?  bright  inheritance  at  last     [past, 

With  all  Thy  Saints  above.    Amen. 

327  "  Tlie  wishing  o/  regeneration." 
mf  'Tis  done  !  that  new  and  heavenly 

birth, 
Which  re-creates  the  sons  of  earth, 
Has  cleansed  from  guilt  of  Adam's  sin 
A  soul  which  Jests  (P)  died  to  win. 
mf  'Tis  done !  the  Cross  upon  the  brow 
Is  mark'd  for  weal  or  sorrow  now, 
cr  To    sliine   with    heavenly    lustre 

bright, 
pp  Or  burn  in  everlasting  night. 
mf  0  ye  who  came  that  babe  to  lay 
Within  a  Saviour's  Arms  to-day, 
Watch  well  and  guard  with  careful 
The  heir  of  immortality.  [eye 

Teach  him  to  know  a  Father's  love, 
And  seek  for  happiness  above, 
To  Christ  hit  heart  and  treasure  give, 
And  in  the  Spirit  ever  live  ; 
cr  That  so  before  the  judgment-seat 
In  jov  and  triumph  ve  may  meet : 
/  The"  battle  fought,  the  struggle  o'er, 
The  kingdom  yours  for  evermore. 
Praise  God  from  Whom  all  blessings 

flow, 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below, 
Praise  Him  above,  Angelic  host, 
Praise    Father,    Son,    and    Holy 

Ghost.    Amen. 

"Be  not  thou  therefore  ashamed  of  the 

3^3         testimony  of  our  Lord." 

mf  In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 

Christ  Crucified  to  own, 
We  print  the  Cross  upon  thee  here, 

And  stamp  thee  His  alone. 
In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  blush 

To  glory  in  His  Name, 
We  blazon  here  upon  thy  front 

His  glory  {dim)  and  His  shame. 
mf  In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  flinch 

Christ's  quarrel  to  maintain, 
But  'neath  His  banner  manfully 

Firm  at  thy  post  remain ; 
In  token  that  thou  too  shalt  tread 

The  path  He  traveli'd  by. 
Endure  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 
cr  And  sit  thee  down  on  high ; 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 


mf  Thus  outwardly  and  visibly 

We  seal  thee  for  His  own;  [Cross 
And  may  the  brow  tliat  wears  His 
cr  Hereafter  share  His  Crown.  Amen. 
This  Hymn  may  also  be  sung  when  a 
child  who  has  been  privately  baptized  is 
received  into  the  congregation  ;  and  ac  the 
baptism  of  an  adult. 

jfar  trje  Efourtg. 

329  "  The  Child  Jesus." 
m/OsrcE  in  royal  David's  city 

Stood  ;i  Jowiy  entile  .shed, 
p  Where  a  Mother  laid  her  Baby 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed  ; 
mf  Mary  was  that  Mother  mild, 
T>  Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 
He  came  down  to  earth  from  Heaven 
/  Who  is  God  .and  Loud  of  all, 
p  And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 

And  His  cradle  was  a  stall ; 
With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  Holy. 
mf  And,  through  all  His  wondrous 
Childhood, 

He  would  honour  and  obey, 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  Maiden, 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay  ; 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 
For  He  is  our  childhood's  pattern, 

Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew, 
p  He  was  little,  weak,  and  helpless, 

Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew; 
And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 
cr  And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 
/  And  our  eve*  at  Inst  shall  see  Him, 

Through  His  own  redeeming  love, 
p  For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 
/  Is  our  Lord  in  Heav'n  above  ; 
And  He  leads  His  children  on 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 
mf  Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 

\Vith  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  Him  ;  (/)  but  in  Heav'n, 

Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high  : 
When  like  stars  His  children  crown'd 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around.  Amen. 

330  "The  love  of  Christ." 
wfl  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  Angel  voices  tell, 
p  How  once  the  King  of  glorv 

Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell. 
I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 
cr  But  this  I  surely  know. 
The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 

Because  He  loved  me  so. 
mf  1  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  Angel  voices  tell. 
How  once  the  King  of  glory 
Came  down  oa  eaxth  to  dwell. 


I'm  glad  my  Blessed  Saviour 

Was  once  a  Child  like  me. 
To  show  how  pure  and  holy 
His  little  ones  might  be ; 
And  if  I  try  to  follow 

His  footsteps  here  below, 
He  never  will  forget  me, 
Because  He  loves  me  so. 
I  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  Angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  glory 
Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell. 
/To  sing  His  love  and  mercy 
My  sweetest  songs  I'll  raise : 
mf  And  though  I  cannot  see  Him 

I  know  He  Hears  my  praise ; 
For  He  has  kindly  promised 

That  even  I  may  go 
cr  To  sing  among  His  Angels, 

Because  He  loves  me  so. 
/     I  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  Angel  voices  tell, 


"  Even  a  child  is  known  by  his  doing*?' 

331 

•mf  Wk  are  but  little  children  weak, 
Nor  born  in  any  high  estate  : 
What  can  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake, 
cr  Who  is  so  High  and  Good  and  Great? 

mf  We  know  the  Holy  Innocents 
Laid  down  for  Him  their  infant  life, 
And  Martyrs  brave.and  patient  Saints 
Have  stood  for  Him  in  tire  and  strife. 
We  wear  the  cross  they  wore  of  old, 
Our  lips  have  learn'd  like  vows  to 

make ; 
We  need  not  die  ;  we  cannot  fight; 
What  may  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake  ? 


A  death  to  die,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
A  weary  war  to  wage  with  sin. 
p  When   deep  within  our  swelling 

hearts 
r  ■■  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rise, 
When  bitter  words  are  on  our  tongues, 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes ; 
cr  Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow. 
Then  we  may  check  the  hasty  word, 
p  Give  gentle  answers  b:u_k  r-.gnin, 
/And  fight  a  battle  for  our  Lokd. 
mf  With  smiles  of  peace,  and  looks  of 


Light  in  our  dwellings  we  may  make, 
Bid  kind  good  humour  brighten  there, 
P  And  still  do  all  for  Jesus'  sake. 


FOR  THE  YOUNG. 


mf  There's  not  a  child  so  small  and  I 
Biit  has  his  little  cross  to  take,  [weak 
Hi-  little  work  of  love  and  praise 
7-  lhat  He  may  do  lor  Jesis  sake. 

Amen.   ' 


"While  v:e  v:ere  vet  sinyiers,  Christ  died 

332  M  us." 

vi  f  There  is  a  creen  hill  far  awav, 

Without  a  city  wall, 
j>  Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 

Who  died  to  save  us  all. 
We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear, 
But  we  believe  it  was  tor  us 

He  hung  and  surfer  d  there. 
mfHe  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
cr  That  we  miuiit  coat  last  to  Heav'n, 
p  Saved  by  His  precious  Blood. 

vif  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 

Of  Heav'n,  and  let  us  in. 
Oh,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 

And  we  nuij-t  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  Blood, 

And  try  His  works  to  do.    Amen, 


333  "IIs  took  them  VP  in  His  An?'.»." 

/    Christ.  Who  once  amongst  us 

As  a  Child  did  dwell, 

la  the  children's  SAViotrat, 

And  He  loaves  us  well ; 

mf  if  we  keep  our  promise 

Mad*  Him  at  the  Font, 

/     He  will  be  our  Shepherd, 

And  we  shall  not  want. 

m/There  it  was  they  laid  us 

In  those  tender  Arms, 

Where  the  lambs  are  carried 

Safe  from  all  alarms : 
If  we  trust  His  promise. 

He  will  let  us  rest 
In  His  Arms  for  ever. 
Leaning  on  Kis  Breast. 

Though  we  may  not  see  Him 

For  a  little  while, 
We  diall  know  He  holds  us, 
Often  feel  His  smile  ; 
p     Death  will  be  to  slumber 
In  that  sweet  embrace, 
/     And  we  shall  awaken 
To  :*hold  His  Face. 


mf  He  wiil  be  our  Shepherd 
After  as  before, 
Bv  .still  heavenly  waters 
Lead  us  evermore, 


Make  us  lie  in  pastures 

Beaut'ful  and  green, 
Where  none  thirst  or  hunger 
And  no  tears  are  seen. 
p     Jesus,  our  good  Shepherd, 
Laying  down  Thy  life, 
Lest  Thy  sheep  shoidd  perish 
In  the  cruel  strife, 
cr    Help  us  to  remember 

All  Thy  love  and  care, 
/     Trust  in  Thee,  and  love  Thee 
Always,  every  where.    Amen. 

"  My  sheep  hear  My  voice,  and  I  knjVt 
334      them,  and  they  follow  Me." 

mf  Loving  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
Keep  Thy  land),  in  safety  keep ; 
Nothing  can  Thy  power  withstand, 
"None  can  pluck  me  from  Thy  Hand. 
Loving  Saviour,  Thou  didst  give 
Thine  own  life  that  we  might  live, 
And  the  Hands  outstretch  d  to  bless 
p  Bear  the  cruel  nails'  impress. 

f  I  would  praise  Thee  every  day 
Gladly  all  Thy  Will  obey, 
Like  Thy  blessed  ones  above 
Happy  in  Thy  precious  love. 
mf  Loving  Shepherd,  ever  near, 
Teach  Thy  lamb  Thy  voice  to  hear. 
Suffer  not  my  steps  to  stray 
From  the  straight  and  narrow  way. 

Where  Thou  leadest  I  would  go, 
Walking  in  Thy  steps  below, 
i  cr  Till  before  my  Father's  Throne 
I  shall  know  as  I  am  known.    Amen. 


"  He  shall  give  His  angeh  charge  over  thee, 
335     to  keeP  thee  in  ail  {h'J  wai/*-1' 
mf  Abound  the  Throne  of  God  a  band 
Of  glorious  Angels  ever  stand  ; 
cr  Uright  things  they  see,  sweet  harps 
they  hold.  [gold. 

/And  on  their  heads  are  crowns  of 
mf  Some  wait  around  Him,  ready  s  till 
To  sing  His  praise  and  do  His  W  ill ; 
And  some,  when  He  commands  them. 
To  guard  His  servants  here  below.  Lgo 

Lord,  give  Thy  Angels  even'  day 
Command  to  guide  us  on  our  way, 
And  bid  them  even  evening  keep 
p  Their  watch  around  us  while  we 

sleep, 
n?/ So  shall  no  wicked  thing  draw- 
To  do  us  harm  or  cause  us  fear  ;  [near, 
cr  And  we  shall  dwell,  when  life  is 

past. 
/  With  Angela  round  Thy  Throne  at 

last    Amen. 
(93) 


FOR  THE  YOUNG. 


u  Praise  our  God,  all  ye 'His  servants, 
and  ye  that  /ear  Him,  both  small 
335    and  great." 

i»/  Above  the  clear  b!up  sky, 
In  heaven's  bright  abode, 
The  Angel  host  on  high 
Sing  praises  to  their  God: 
'/   Alleluia! 
mf   They  love  to  sing 
To  God  their  King 
/   Alleluia  ! 
mf  But  God  from  infant  tongues 

On  earth  receiveth  praise ; 
cr   We  then  our  cheerful  songs 
In  sweet  accord  will  raise : 
/   Alleluia! 
mf   We  too  wrii  sing 
To  Gon  our  King 
/   Alleluia  ! 
p     O  Blessed  Lokd,  Thy  Truth 

To  us  Thy  babes  impart. 
cr    And  teach  us  in  our  youth 
To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art. 
/    Alleluia: 
mf   Then  shall  we  sing 
To  God  our  King 
/    Alleluia ! 
mf  0  may  Thy  holy  Word 

Spread  all  the  world  around ; 
And  ail  with  one  accord 
Vplift  the  joyful  sound, 
/    Alleluia! 
mf   All  then  shall  sing 
To  God  their  King 
/   Alleluia !    Amen. 


"Jesus 

337 

ot/Thkrk's  a  Friend  for  little  children 

"Above  the  Vvuht  Hue  sky, 
A  Friend  Who  never  changes, 
-  Whose  love  will  never  die  ; 
p  Our  earthly  friends  may  fail  us, 

And  change  with  changing  vears, 
/Tins  Friend  is  always  worthy 

Of  that  dear  Name  He  bears. 
mf  There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
Who  love  the  Blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  the  Father  cry  ; 
p  A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 
mf  There's  a  home  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  Hue  sky, 
/  Where  Jesus  reiens  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy : 
?»*■  No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare  ; 
/  For  every  one  is  happy. 

Nor  could  be  happier,  there. 


,  took  a  child,  and  set  him  by 


There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  skv. 
mf  And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  bv  and  by  ; 
/  A  crown  of  brightest  gtory, 

Which  He  will  then  bestow 
mf  On  those  who  found  His  favour 

And  loved  His  Name  below. 
/There's  a  rong  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  not  weary. 

Though  sung  continually ; 
mf  A  song  which  even  Angels 

Can  never,  never  sing  : 
They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour. 

But  worship  Him  as  King. 
/  There's  a  robe  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky  ; 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 

And  palms  of  victory. 
Ail,  all  above  is  treasured. 

And  found  in  Christ  alone: 
p  Lord,  grant  Thy  little  children 

To  know  Thee  as  their  own.  Amen. 

"  Be  ye  therefore  follower*  of  God,  as  der.r 
333  children." 

mf  Heavenly   Father,   send    Thy 
I         blessing 

i      On  Thy  children  cather'd  here. 
May  they  all,  Thy  Name  confessing, 

Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear  : 
May  they  be,  like  Joseph,  loving, 

Dutiful,  an  1  chaste,  and  mire; 
/And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving, 

Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 
p  H<  ly  Saviour.  Who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  Child  to  be, 
cr  Guide  their  steps,  and  help  their 
weakness, 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee  : 
p  Bear   Thy   lambs,    when  they  are 
weary, 

In  Thine  Arms  and  at  Thy  Breast : 
cr  Through  life's  desert,  dry  arid  dreary, 

Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 
m/Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er 

Holy  Spirit,  from  above,     [them. 
Guide   them,  lead  them,  go   oefore 
them, 

Give  them  peace,  and  joy.  and  love  : 
Thv  true  temples,  Holy  Spirit, 
cr  Mav  thev  with  Thv  -lory  shine, 
f  And  immortal  bliss  inherit, 

And  for  evermore  be  Thine.  Amen. 

"  Thou  shall  not  delay  ?■■  offer  the  f.rsi  cf 
339  thy  ripe  fruits." 


.,,>  Canaan'-  nler.sant  land,     rmornr 
cr  When  full  of  joy,  some   shining 
i      Went  forth  the  reaper-band. 
(04) 


FOR  THE  YOUNG. 


To  God  so  good  and  great 

Their  cheerful  thanks  they  pour ; 
Then  carry  to  His  temple-gate 

The  choicest  of  their  store. 
>;?/Like  Israel,  Lord,  we  give 

Our  earliest  fruits  to  Thee, 
And  pray  that,  long  as  we  shall  live, 

We  may  Thy  children  be. 

Thine  is  ouryouthful  prime, 

And  life  and  all  its  powers : 
Be  with  us  in  our  morning  time, 
p  And  bless  our  evening  hours. 
cr  In  wisdom  let  us  grow, 

As  years  and  strength  are  given, 
That  we  mav  serve  Thy  Church  below, 
/And  join  Thy  Saints  in  Heav'n. 
Amen. 

"  The  children  crying  in  the  temple,  and 

340  saying  Hosanna." 

f  Hosanna  we  sing,  like  the  children 
dear,  [lived  here, 

In  the  "olden  days  when  the   Lord 

p  He  bless 'd  little  children,  and  smiled 
on  them, 

crWhile  they  chanted  His  praise  in 
Jerusalem. 

/"Alleluia  we  sing,  like  the  children 

bright 
pp  With  their  harps  of  gold  and  their 

raiment  white, 
cr  As  they  follow  their  Shepherd  with 

loving  eyes 
/Through  the  beautiful  [dim]  valleys 

of  (rati)  Paradise. 

/  Hosanna  we  sing,  for  He  bends  His 
ear,  [hear ; 

And  rejoices  the  hymns  of  His  own  to 

p  We  know  that  His  Heart  will  never 
wax  cold 

cr  To  the  lambs  that  He  feeds  in  His 
earthly  fold. 

Jf  Alleluia  we  sing  in  the  Church  we 
love,  [above ; 

pp  Alleluia  resounds  in  "the  Church 

cr  To  Thy  little  ones,  Lord,  may  such 
grace  be  given, 

/That  we  lose  not  our  (dim)  part  in 
the  (rail)  song  of  Heav'n.    Amen. 

(i  My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving- 

341  kindness  of  the  Lord." 

/Come,  sing  with  holy  gladness, 
High  Alleluias  sing, 
Uplift  your  loud  Hosannas 

To  Jesus,  Lord  and  King ; 
Sing,  boys,  in  joyful  chorus 
Your  hymn  of  praise  to-day, 
p  And  sing,  ye  gentle  maidens,     * 
cr  Your  sweet  responsive  lay. 


mf  'Tis  good  for  boys  and  maidens 

Sweet  hymns  to  Christ  to  sing, 
'Tis  meet  that  children's  voices 

Should  praise  the  children's  King; 
For  Jesus  is  salvation, 

And  glory,  grace,  and  rest ; 
To  babe,  and  bov.  and  maiden 

The  one  Redeemer  Blest. 
0  boys,  be  strong  in  Jesus, 

To  toil  for  Him  is  gain, 
And  Jesus  wrought  with  Joseph 

With  chisel,  saw,  and  plane  ; 
0  maidens,  live  for  Jesus, 

Wiio  was  a  maiden  s  Son  ; 
Be  patient,  pure,  and  gentle, 

And  perfect  giace  begun. 
/  Soon  in  the  golden  city 

The  boys  and  girls  shall  play, 
And  through  the  dazzling  mansions 

Reioice  in  endless  day ; 
V  0  Christ,  prepare  Thy  children 
cr  With  that  triumphant  throng 
/  To  pass  the  burnish'd  portals, 

And  sing  th'  eternal  song.    Amen. 

"  He  shall  feed  His  flock  like  a  shepherd  ; 
He  shall  gather  the  lambs  ivith  His 
342   arm>  an'l  wrry  them  in  His  bosom." 
mf  Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shep- 
herd, 

Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee ; 
Gather'd  with  Thin eArms,  and  carried 

In  Thy  Bosom  mav  we  be ; 
p  Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 
cr  From  all  want  and  danger  free. 
mf  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  Thy  fold  to  go  astray ; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  directed 

May  we  walk  the  narrow  way  ; 
Thus  direct  us,  and  protect  us, 

Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  sinful  folly 

In  the  stream  Thy  love  supplied, 
Mingled  stream  of  Blood  and  Water, 

Flowing  from  Thy  wounded  Side  ; 
cr  And  to  heavenly  pastures  lead  us, 
dim  Where  Thine  own  still  waters 

glide. 
w/Let  Thy  holy  Word  instruct  us  ; 

Guide  us  daily  by  its  light : 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 

To  anprove  wbate'er  is  right. 
Take  Thine  easy  yoke,  and  wear  it, 
cr  Strengthen'd  'with  Thy   heavenly 

might. 
mf  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  unfeiu'iieil 

May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring  ; 
/  Then  with  all  the  Saints  in  glory 

Join  to  pralie  our  Losd  and  King. 
Amen. 
95) 


FOR  THE    YOUNG. 


"  Out  of  the  mouth  r.f  bale*  and  sucklings 

343  Thou  h  is:  perfected  praise.'' 
f  God  Eternal,  Mighty  King, 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bnng 
All  the  earth  (loth  worship  Thee, 
We  amid  the  throng  would  he. 
pp  Holv,  Holy,  Holy  !  cry 

P  Angels  round  Thy  Throne  on  high  : 

:  ;iil  th:  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 
/  Glorified  Apostles  raise 
Night  and  day  continual  praise; 
mf  Hast  not  Thou  a  mission  too 
For  Thy  children  here  to  do  ? 
With  the  Prophets'  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  c  ;mbine : 
For  Thou  hast  to  babes  reveaTd 
Things  that  to  the  wise  were  seal'd. 
Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host. 
Of  the  Cross  are  hear  I  to  boast ; 
p  0  that  we  our  cross  may  bear, 
/  And  a  crown  of  glory  wear. 
#Goi>  Eternal,  Mighty  Kin?, 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Son*, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  0>~e. 

Amen. 

344  "  Thy  Holy  Clilld  Jesus." 
For  a  School  Feast. 

mf  Lord  Jesus,  Gon  and  Man, 

For  love  of  man  a  Chil  I, 
The  Very  God.  yet  born  on  earth 

Of  Mary  undented ; 

Lord  Jesus,  God  and  Man, 
er    In  this  our  festa!  day 

To  Thee  for  precious  yifts  of  grace 
dim  Thy  ransom'd  p?op!e  pray 
mf  We  pray  for  childlike  hearts, 

For  gentle  holv  love, 
For  strength  to  do  Thy  Will  below 

As  Angels  do  above. 

We  pray  for  simple  faith, 

For  hope  that  never  faints, 
cr  For  true  communion  evermore 

With  all  Thy  blessed  Saints. 
mf  On  friends  around  us  here 

0  let  Thy  blessing  fail ;  [well, 

cr  We  pray  for  grace  to  love  them 

But  Thee  beyond  them  all. 
/     O  joy  to  live  for  Thee  • 

O  joy  in  Thee  to  die ! 
ffO  very  joy  of  jovs  to  see 

Thy  Face  eternally  ! 
p     Lord  Jesus,  God  and  Man, 
er    We  praise  Thee  and  adore. 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  0>~e 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 

<  96 


"  In  Him  was  Life.  n%xd  the  Life  Mttf  th* 
345  Light  tf  men." 

mfO  Light,   Whose  beams  illumine 

all 

From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  day, 

Shine  Thou  belore  the  shadows  fall  " 

dim  That  lead  our  wandering   feet 

astray : 

mf  At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance 

pour,  [adore. 

cr  That    youth   may  love,  and   age 

mf  0  Way.  through  Whom  our  souls 

draw  near 

To  yon  eternal  home  of  peace,  [fear, 

/  Where  perfect  love   shall  cast  out 

And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wandering 

cease ;  [see 

mf  In  strength  or  weakness  may  we 

cr  Our   heavenward   path,   O  Lord, 

through  Thee. 
mf  0  Truth,  before  Whose  shrine  we 
bow. 
Thou  priceless  pearl  for  all  who  seek. 
To  Thej  our  earliest  strength  we  vow, 
Thy  love  will  bleso  the  pure  and 
meek ; 
p  When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our 

sight, 
cr  Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light 
mf  0  Life,  the  well  that  ever  flows 
To  stoke  the  thirst  of  those  that 
faint. 
/  Thy  power  to  bless  what  Seraph 
knows? 
Thy  joy  supreme  what  words  can 
paint '! 
p  In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
cr  Be  Thou  our  Conqueror  over  death. 
/  0  Light.  0  Way,  0  Truth.  0  Life, 

0  Jes!-,  born  mankind  to  save, 

p  Give  Thou  Thy  peace  in  deadliest 

strife,  [wave : 

Shed  Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest 

/  Be  Thou    our   Hope,  our  Jov,   our 

Dread , 
Lord  of  the  living  {dim)  and  the  dead 
Amen. 

"  TVhtn  thou  Vest  down  thru  shnlt  not  he 
afraid  f    yea,   thou  shalt   tie  down 
34g    and  thy  sleep  shall  be  sv/eet." 
Evexikg. 
p    Now  the  dav  is  o~c-r. 

Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 

Steal  across  the  sky. 
Now  the  darkness  gather?, 

Stars  begin  to  peep, 
Birds,  and  beasts,  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 


FOR  THE  YOUNG. 


mf  Jest*,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose ; 
p    With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 

May  mine  eyelids  close, 
cr  Grant  to  little  children 
Visions  bright  of  Thee ; 
Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 
p     Comfort  every  sufferer 
Watching  late  in  pain  ; 
Those  who  ]  Ian  some  evil 
cr       From  their  sin  restrain. 
p    Through  the  long  night  watches 
May  Thine  Angels  spread 
Their  white  wings  above  me, 
cr      Watching  round  my  bed. 
mf  When  the  morning  wakens, 
Then  may  I  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless 
In  Thy  Holy  Eyes. 
/     Glory  to  the  Father, 
Glory  to  the  Son-, 
And  to  Thee,  Blest  Spip.it, 
Whilst  all  ages  :un.  Amen, 

(Confirmation. 

I  The  Comforter  Which  is  the  Holy  Ghost.1" 

347 


made. 

?To  Thee,  the  Comforter,  we  cry, 
o  Thee,  the  Gift  of  God  most  High, 
The  Fount  of  life,  the  Fire  of  love, 
The  soul's  Anointing  from  above. 
mfO  Finger  of  the  Hand  Divine, 
The  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  are  Thine ; 
True  promise  of  the  P  ather  Thou, 
Who  dost  the   tongue  with   power 

endow. 
cr  Thy  light  to  every  sense  impart, 
And  shed  Thy  love  in  every  heart : 
/Thine  own  unfailing  might  supply 
dim  To  strengthen  our  infirmity. 
mf  Drive  far  away  our  ghostly  foe, 
And  Thine  abiding  peace  bestow; 
If  Thou  be  our  preventing  Guide, 
No  evil  can  our  steps  betide. 
Grant  us  through  Thee,  0  Holy  One, 
To  know  the  Father  and  the  Son  ; 
And  this  be  our  unchanging  creed, 
That  Thou  dost    from    Them   Both 

proceed. 
/  Praise  we  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit  with  Them  Oxe  : 
p  And  may  the  Son  on  us  bestow 
cr  The  gifts  that  from  the  Spirit  flow. 
Amen. 


(  W 


"  Then  laid  they  their  hinds  on  them,  and 
348    theU  weired  the  Holy  Ghost." 

mf  Behold  us,  Lord,  before  Thee  met 

Whom  each  bright  Angel  serves  and 
fears, 
Who  on  Thy  Throne  rememberest  vet 
p  Thy  spotted  Boyhood's  quiet  years  ; 
Whose  Feet  the  bills  of  Nazareth  trod, 
cr  Who  art  true  Man  and  perfect  God. 
mf  To  Thee  we  look,  in  Thee  confide, 
Our  help   is   in   Thine  own   dear 
Name ; 
cr  For  who  on  Jesus  e'er  relied, 

And  found  not  Jesus  still  the  same  ? 
mf  Thus  far  Thy  love  our  souls  hath 
brought:  [wrought. 

cr  0  stablish  well  what  Thou  hast 
mf  From  Thee  was  our   baptismal 
grace, 
The  holy  seed  by  Thee  was  sown  ; 
And  now  before  our  Father's  Face 
We  make  the  three  great  vows  our 
own, 
And  ask,  in  Thine  appointed  way, 
Confirm  us  in  Thy  grace  to-day. 
We  need  Thee  more  than  tongue  can 
speak, 
Mid  foes  that  well  might  cast  us 
down ; 
cr  But  thousands,  (dim)  once  as  young 

and  weak, 
crHave  fought  the  fight,  and  won  the 

crown  ; 
p  We  ask  the  help  that  (cr)  bore  them. 

through ; 
We  trust  the  Faithful  and  the  True. 
mf  So  bless  us  with  the  gift  complete 
By  hands  of  Thy  chief  Pastors  given, 
p  That  awful  Presence  kind  and  sweet 
Which  comes  in  sevenfold  might 
from  Heav'n  ; 
pp  Eternal  Christ,  to  Thee  we  bow : 
cr  Give  us  Thy  Spirit  here  and  now. 
Amen. 


"  JVith  my  whole  heart   have    I   sought 
Thee  ;  0  let  mc  not  go  wrong  out  of 
349    Thy  commandments." 
mf  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 

And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 

No  more  from  Thee  decline. 
p  Before  the  Cross  of  Him  Who  died, 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall ; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
cr  And  Christ  be  All  in  all. 
Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

And  seal  me  for  Thine  own ; 
/  That  I  mav  see  Thv  glorious  Face,. 
p  And  worship  near  Thv  Throne. 


CONFIRMATION. 


mf  Let  every  thoueht,  and  work,  and 
To  Thee  be  ever  given  ;  [word 

Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
cr  And  death  the  gate  of  Heav'n, 
/  All  glory  to  the  Father  be. 
All  glory  to  the  Sox, 


mf  And  happv  was  the  Bride, 

And  glad  the  Bridegroom's  heart, 
For  He  Who  tarried  at  their  side 

Bade  grief  and  ill  depart. 

His  gracious  power  Divine 

The  water  vessels  knew ; 
cr  And  plenteous  was  the  mystic  wine 

The  wondering  servants  drew. 
p  0  Lord  of  life  and  love, 

Come  Thou  again  to-day ; 
cr  And  brine  a  blessing  from  above 

That  ne'er  shall  pass  away. 
mf  0  bless,  as  erst  of  old, 

The  Bridegroom  and  the  Bride ; 
BL-ss   with  the   holier  stream  that 
flow'd 
®0lg  fHatrimonrj.  !  P  Forth  from  Th*  Pierced  Side. 

jiw*  «* «.  ~  M  **».»  |  tsss^asssr 

cr  As  Thou  dost  knit  them,  Lord,  in 


The  following  Hymns  are  suitable  : 

156  Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come. 

157  Come,  Hor.y  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire. 
207  Our  Blest  Redeemer,  ere  lie  breathed. 

270  Soldier3  of  Christ,  arise. 

271  0  Jesls,  I  have  promised. 
280  Thine  for  ever  !  God  of  love. 


350 

mf  The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden, 

That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing, 

It  nath  not  pass'd  away : 
Still  in  the  pure  espousal 

Of  Christian  man  and  maid 
The  Holy  Three  are  with  us, 

The  threefold  grace  is  said, 
For  dower  of  blessed  children, 

For  love  and  faith's  sweet  sake, 
For  high  mysterious  union 

"Which  nought  on  earth  may  break. 
p  Be  present,  awful  Father, 
cr  To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  Thou  gav'st  to  Adam 

Out  of  his  own  pierced  side ; 
y  Ba  present,  Sox  of  Mary, 
cr  To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 

In  Thine  Etermd  bands : 
p  Be  present.  Holiest  Spirit, 
cr  To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 
As  Thou  for  Christ,  the  Bridegroom, 

The  heavenly  spouse  dost  seal. 
mf  0  spread  Thy  pure  wing  o'er  them, 

Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
When  onward  to  Thine  Altar 

The  hailow'd  path  they  trace, 
f  To  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

In  perfect  sacrifice. 
Till  to  the  home  of  gladness 

With  Christ's  own  Bride  they  rise. 
Amen.  I 

"  Both  Jesus  wis  called,  and  His  disciples, 
351  *°  the  marriage." 

mf  How  welcome  was  the  call, 

And  sweet  'lr-  festal  lay, 
cr  When  Jr.srs  deign'd  in  Cana's  hall 

To  bless  the  marriage  day : 


Amen. 
(Emfjcr  Dacs. 

"As  My  Father  hath  sent  Me,  ejen  to 
352  tend  I  yju." 

mf  Christ  is  gone  up;  yet  ere  He 
pass'd 

From  earth,  in  Heav'n  to  reign. 
He  form'd  one  holy  Church  to  last 

Till  He  should  come  again. 
His  twelve  Apostles  first  He  made 

His  ministers  of  grace  : 
And  they  their  liands  on  others  laid, 

To  fill  in  turn  their  place. 
So  age  by  age,  and  year  by  year, 

His  grace  was  handed  on ; 
And  still  the  holy  Church  is  here, 

Although  her  Lord  is  gone. 
p  Let  those  find  pardon,  Lord,  from 
Thee, 

"Whose  love  to  her  is  cold  :  fbe 

cr  Bring  wanderers  in,  and  let  there 

One  Shepherd  and  one  fold.  Amen. 


(98  ) 


Give  those,  who  teach,  pure  hearts 
and  wise,  [prayer ; 

Faith,  hope,  and  love,  all  warm'd  by 
Themselves  first  training  for  the  skies, 
They  best  will  raise  their  people  there. 
Give  those,  who  learn,  the  willing  ear, 
The  spirit  meek,  the  guileless  mind  ; 
Such  gifts  will  make  the  lowliest  here 
Far  better  than  a  kingdom  find. 
cr  O  bless  the  shepherd ;   bless  the 

sheep ; 
That  guide  and  guided  both  be  one, 
One  i)i  the  faithful  watch  they  keep, 
Until  this  hurrying  life  be  done. 
mf  If  thus,  Good  Lord,  Thy  grace  be 

given, 
In  Thee  to  live,  (p)  in  Thee  to  die, 
cr  Before  we  upward  pass  to  Heav'n, 
/  We  taste  our  immortality.    Amen. 

"  The  harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the 

354  labourers  are  few/' 

tti/The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  one  wide 

Of  all  Thy  chosen  seed  ;  [field 

The  crop  prepared  its  fruit  to  yield ; 
b  The  labourers  few  indeed. 
We  therefore  come  before  Thee  now 

With  fasting,  and  with  prayer, 
cr  Beseeching  of  Thy  love  that  Thou 

Wouldst  send  more  labourers  there. 
mf  Not  for  our  land  alone  we  pray, 

Though  that  above  the  rest ; 
The  realms  and  islands  far  away, 

0  let  them  all  be  blest. 
Endue  the  Bishops  of  Thy  flock 

With  wisdom  and  with"  grace, 
cr  Against  false  doctrine,  like  a  rock, 

To  set  the  heart  and  face. 
mf  To  all  Thy  Priests  Thy  truth  reveal, 

And  make  Thy  .judgments  clear  ; 
Make  Thou  Thy  Deacons  full  of  zeal, 

And  humble  and  sincere : 
And'give  their  flocks  a  lowly  mind 

To  near  and  to  obey ; 
That  each  and  all  may  mercy  find 

At  Thine  appearing-day.    Amen. 

"  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteous- 

355 

mf  Lord,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on 

nigh. 
And  Thine  ordainSd  servants  bless; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 
And  clothe  Ihy  Priests  with  righteous- 
ness. 
Within  Thy  temple  when  they  stand, 
To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  Thee, 
cr  Saviour,  like  stars  in   Thy  right 

band. 
Let  all  Thy  Church's  Pastors  be. 


DAYS. 

mf  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  im- 
part, 
Firmness  with  meekness,  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  in  their  heart, 
And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost 

love : 
p  To  watch,  and  pray,  and  never  faint, 
By  day  and  night  their  guard  to  keep, 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
To  feed  Thy  lambs,  and  tend  Thy  sheep. 

mf  So,  when  their  work  is  finish'd 

here, 
May  they  in  hope  their  charge  resign  ; 
cr  So,  when  their  Master  shall  appear, 
May  they  with  crowns  of  glory  shine. 
.Amen. 

These  Hymns  for  Ember  Days  are  also 
suitable  for  meetings  of  Clergy. 


ILatr  helpers. 

356    "  My  helpers  in  Christ  Jesus." 

mf  Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may 

speak 
In  living  echoes  of  Thy  tone ; 
As  Thou  hast  sought,  so  let  me  seek 
i  Thy  erring  children  lost  and  lone. 

'■  O  lead  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  lead 
The  wandering  and  tiie  wavering  feet : 
O  feed  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  feed 
Thy   hungering    ones   with    manna 
sweet. 

0  strengthen  me.  that  while  I  stand 
Firm  on  the  Rock,  and  strong  in  Thee, 

1  may  stretch  out  a  loving  hand 

j  To  wrestlers  with  the  troubled  sea. 

'  0  teach  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  teach 
;  The  precious  things  Thou  dost  im- 
part ; 
And  wing  my  words,  that  they  may 

reach 
The  hidden  depths  of  many  a  heart. 

p  0  give  Thine  own  sweet  rest  to  me, 
That  I  may  speak  with  soothing  power 
A  word  in  season,  as  from  Thee, 
To  weary  ones  in  needful  hour. 

/  0  fill  me  with  Thy  fulness,  Lord, 
Until  my  very  heart  o'erflow 
In   kindling   thought   and    glowing 

word, 
Thy  love  to  tell,  Thy  praise  to  show. 

mf  0  use  me,  Lord,  use  even  me, 
Just  as  Thou  wilt,  and  when,   and 

where ; 
cr  Until  Thv  Blessed  Face  I  see. 
Thy  rest,  Thy  joy,  Thy  glory  share. 

Amen. 
29  >  E  2 


LAY  HELPERS. 


u  //  any  man  serve   Me,  let  him  follow 
Me;  and  where  I  am,  there  shall 

357  &li°  My  servant  be.'' 

m/How  blessed,  from  the  bonds  of 

And  earthly  fetters  free,  [sin 

In  singleness  of  heart  and  aim 

Thy  servant,  Lord,  to  be ; 
The  hardest  toil  to  undertake 

With  joy  at  Thy  command, 
p  The  meanest  office  to  receive 

With  meekness  at  Thy  hand. 
ra/With  willing  heart  and  longing 

To  watch  before  Thy  gate,         [eyes 
Ready  to  run  the  weary  race, 

To  bear  the  heavy  weight ; 
No  voice  of  thunder  to  expect, 
2->  But  follow  calm  and  still : 
cr  For  love  can  easily  divine 

The  One  Beloved's  Will. 
mf  Thus  may  I  serve  Thee,  gracious 

Thus  ever  Thine  alone,  [Lord  ; 

My  soul  and  body  given  to  Thee, 

The  purchase  Thou  hast  won, 
Through  evil  or  through  good  report 

Still  keeping  by  Tliv  side, 
By  life  or  death,  in  this  poor  flesh, 

Let  Christ  be  magnified. 
/  How  happily  the  working  days 

In  this  dear  service  fly, 
p  How  rapidly  the  closing  hour, 

The  time  of  rest,  draws 'nidi. 
cr  When  all  the  faithful  gather  home, 
/A  joyful  company, 
And  ever  where  the  Master  is 

Shall  His  blest  servants  be.    Amen. 

fHtssfons. 

358  "Come  over  ....  and  help  us." 
mf  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 
What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases 
dim  And  only  man  is  vile, 
m/ln  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown, 
p  The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 
m/Ca-n  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
/Salvation  !  oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learn 'd  Messiah's  name. 


#  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story. 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
p  Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 

Th  :>.  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
cr  Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 
/  In  bliss  returns  to  reign.    Amen 

"So  shall  He  sprinkle  many  nations." 

359 

mf  Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations. 

Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be; 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee  : 
Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told  ; 
/  Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 


And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 


,  Ling, 


?n/Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknow- 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast ; 
p  Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest ; 
Thirsting,  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
cr  Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  Heaven, 
dim  Thee,  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 
mf  Saviour,  lo  !  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretch 'd  the  hand,  and  strain 'd  the 
sight 
For  Thy  Spirit  new  creating, 

Love's   pure    flame   and   wisdom's 
light ; 
cr  Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed    the    foot,  and    touch   the 
tongue, 
/  Till  en  earth  by  every  creature 

Glory  to  the  Lamjj  be  sung.    Amen 

"And  God  said,  Let  there  be  light ;  and 
3SQ  there  was  light." 

m/Tnou,  Whose  Almighty  Word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 
And  took  their  Might  ; 
p     Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
cr   And  where  the  Gospel-day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 
Let  there  be  light. 
mf  Thou,  Who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thv  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
cr    Oh  !  now  to  all  mankind 
/         Let  there  be  light. 
mf  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  Holy  Dove, 
Speed  forth  Thy  flight : 
p    Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
cr  Bearing  the  lamp  of  crace, 

And  in  earth's  darkest  place 
/        Let  there  be  light. 
(  100) 


trf  Holy  and  Blessed  Three, 

Glorious  Trinity, 
Wisdom,  Love,  Might ; 
/     Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 

Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
cr    Through  the  earth,  far  and  wide, 
ff       Let  there  be  light.    Amen. 

"  Come  over  into  Macedonia,   and  help 

361 

p  Throvgh   midnight  gloom  from 

Macedon 
The  cry  of  myriads  as  of  one. 
The  voiceful  silence  of  despair, 
Is  eloquent  in  awful  prayer, 
cr  The  soul's  exceeding  hitter  cry, 
'Come  o'er  and  help  us,  (d<w)  or  we 
die." 

?How  mournfully  it  echoes  on  ! 
or  half  the  earth  is  Macedon  ; 
rnf  These  brethren  to  their  brethren 

call,  [all, 

And  by  the  Love  which  loved  them 
And  by  the  whole  world's  Life  they 

cry,  [die !  ' 

cr     0  ye  that  live,  (dim)  behold  we 
mf  By  other  sounds  the  world  is  won 
Than  that  which  wails  from  Macedon; 
The  roar  of  gain  is  round  it  roll'd, 
Or  men  unto  themselves  are  sold, 
And  cannot  list  the  alien  cry, 
p  "  0  hear  and  help  us,  lest  we  die  ! 
mf  Yet  with  that  cry  from  Macedon 
The  verv  car  of  Christ  rolls  on ; 
"  I  come  ;  who  would  abide  My  day 
In  yonder  wilds  prepare  My  way ; 
My  voice  is  crying  in  their  cry  : 
Help  ye  the  dying,  lest  ye  die." 
Jest/,  for  men  of  Man  the  Son, 
Yea,  Thine  the  cry  from  Macedon  ; 
cr  0  by  the  kingdom  and  the  power 
And  glory  of  Thine  Advent  hour, 
Wake  heart  and  will  to  hear  their  cry ; 
Help  us  to  help  them,  lest  we  die ! 

Amen. 


jj  Loud,  her  watch   Thy  Church   is 

keeping : 
cr  When  shall  earth  Thy  rule  obey? 
When  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping  ? 

When  shall  break  the  promised  day  ? 
p  See  the  whitening  harvest  languish, 

Waiting  still  the  labourers  toil ; 
cr  Was    it    vain,    Thy    Son's    deep 
anguish? 

Shall  the  strong  retain  the  spoil  ? 
P  Tidings,  sent  to  every  creature, 

Millions  yet  have  never  heard ; 
cr  Can  thev  hear  without  a  preacher? 

Lord  Almighty,  give  the  Word  : 


mf  Give  the  Word  ;  in  every  nation 
Let  the  Gospel-trumpet  sound, 

Witnessing  a  world's  salvation 

cr  To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

/Then  the  end:    Thy  Church  coin- 
All  Thy  chosen  gather 'd  in,  [pleted. 

With  their  King  in  glory  seated, 
Satan  bound,  and  banish 'd  sin  ; 

p  Gone  for  ever  parting,  weeping, 
Hunger  sorrow,  death,  and  pain  : 

cr  Lo  :  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keep- 


363  "  Tu!"'1  l(s  ih«n>  0  God  our  Saviour.' 
mf  Almighty  God,  Whose  only  Son 
O'er  sin  and  death  the  triumph  won, 
And  ever  lives  to  intercede 
for  souls  who  Thy  sweet  mercy  need; 
In  His  dear  Name  to  Thee  we  pray 
For  all  who  err  and  go  astray, 
For  sinners,  wheresoe'er  they  be, 
Who  do  not  serve  and  honour  Thee. 
p  There  are  who  never  yet  have  heard 
The  tidings  of  Thy  blessed  Word, 
But  still  in  heathen  darkness  dwell, 
Without  one  thought  of  Heav'n  or 

hell; 
And  some  within  Thy  sacred  fold 
To  holy  things  are  dead  and  cold, 
And  waste  the  precious  hours  of  life 
In  selfish  ease,  or  toil,  or  strife  : 
And  many  a  quicken 'd  soul  within 
There  lurks  the  secret  love  of  sin, 
A  wayward  will,  or  anxious  fears. 
Or  lingering  taint  of  bygone  years. 
mf  0  give  repentance  true  and  deep 
To  all  Thy  lost  and  wandering  sheep, 
cr  And  kindle  in  their  hearts  the  tire 
Of  holy  love  and  pure  desire. 
/  That  so  from  Angel-hosts  above 
May  rise  a  sweeter  song  of  love, 
And  we,  with  all  the  Blest,  adore 
Thy  Name,  0  God,  lor  evermore. 

Amen 
"  That   Thy  way  may   he    known    upon 
earth,  Thy  saving  health  among,  all 
3g4  nations." 

p  God  of  grace,  0  let  Thy  light 
Bless  our  dim  and  blinded  sight ; 
cr  Like  the  dav-spring  on  the  night. 

Bid  Thy  grace  to  shine. 
mf To  the  nations  led  astray 
Thine  eternal  love  display ; 
Let  Thv  truth  direct  their  way 
cr    Till  the  world  be  Thine. 
/  Praise  to  Thee,  the  faithful  Lord  ; 
Let  all  tongues  in  glad  accord 
Learn  the  good  thanksgiving  word, 

Lver  piaising  Thee. 


r 


mf  Let  them  moved  to  gladness  sing, 
Owning  Thee  their  Judge  and  King : 
Righteous    truth   shall    bloom    and 
spring 

Where  Thy  rule  shall  be, 
ff  Praise  to  Thee,  all  faithful  Lord  ; 
Let  all  tongues  in  glad  accord 
Speak  the  good  thanksgiving  word, 

Heart-rejoicing  praise. 
mf  So  the  fruitful  earth's  increase, 
Bounty  of  the  God  of  peace, 
Never  in  its  course  shall  cease 

Through  the  length  of  clays ; 
While  His  grace  our  life  shall  cheer, 
Furthest  lands  shall  own  His  fear, 
Brought  to  Him  in  worship  near, 

Taught  His  mercy's  ways.  Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  are  suitable: 


aimssibing. 

"Freely  ye  have  received,  freely  give.''' 

365 

/O  LoRDbf  Heav'n,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be  ; 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee, 

Who  give~t  all  ? 
™/The  golden  sunshine,  vernal  air, 
Sweet    Mowers   and  fruit,    Thy   love 

declare ; 
When  harvests  ripen.  Thou  art  there, 

Who  givest  all. 
For  peaceful   homes,  and  healthful 

days 
For  all  the  blessing?  earth  displays, 
cr  We  owe  Thee  ^thankfulness   and 
praise, 

Who  givest  all. 
p  Thou  didst  not  spareThine  Only  So^, 
But  gav'st  Him  for  a  world  undone, 
cr  And  freelv  with  that  Blessed  One 

Thou  givest  alL 
mf  Thou  giv'st   the   Holt   Spirit's 

dower, 
Spirit  of  life,  and  love,  and  power, 
And  dost  His  sevenfold  graces  shower 

Upon  us  all. 
For  souls  redeem'd,  for  sins  forgiven, 
For  means   of  grace  and  hopes  of 

Heav'n, 
cr  Father,  what  can  to  Thee  be  given, 

Who  givest  all  ? 
p  We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend, 
/  We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
Whatever,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  lend, 

Who  divest  all. 

110 


mf  Whatever  Lord,  we  lend  to  Thee 
cr  Repaid  a  thousandfold  will  be ; 
/"Then  gladly  will  we  give  to  Thee, 

Who  givest  all : 
To  Thee,  from  Whom  we  all  derive 
Our  life,  our  gifts,  our  power  to  give  ; 
p  O  may  we  ever  with  Thee  live, 

Who  givest  all.    Amen. 

"  Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  ind  seeth 

his  brother  have  need,  and  shutieth 

up  his   bowel*  of  compassion  froir, 

him,  how  dwelleih  the  love  o'f<Jj<X 

365    inhimT' 

mf  We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own. 

Whate'er  the  gift  may  be : 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone. 

A  trust,  0  Lord,  from  Thee. 

May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  u?, 

To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 
p  Oh,  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 

And  homes  are  bare  and  cold, 
And  lambs,  for  whom  the  Shepherd 

Are  straying  from  the  fold,      [bled, 
e?-  To  comfort  and  to  bless, 

To  fin  1  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless. 

Is  Angels'  work  below. 

The  captive  to  release, 

To  God  the  lost  to  bring, 
To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, 

It  is  a  Christ  dike  thing. 

And  we  believe  Thy  Word, 
dim  Though  dim  our  faith  may  be : 
cr  Whate'er  for  Thine  we  do,  O  Lord, 

We  do  it  unto  Thee. 
/  All  might,  all  praise  be  Thine, 

Father,  Co-equ  I 
An  1  Spirit,  Bond  of  love  Divine, 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 

"  Ye  ought  .  .  .  to  remember  the  words  of 

the  Lord  Jesus,  how  He  said,  It  is 

367    more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive." 

m/LoKD  of  glorv,  Who  hast  bought  us 

With  Thv  .Life-blood  as  the  price. 
Never  grudging  for  the  lost  ones 

That  tremendous  Sacrifice, 
And  with  that  hast  freely  civen 

Blessings,  countless  as  the  sand, 
To  the  unthankful  and  the  evil 

With  Thine  own  unsparing  hand  ; 
Grant  us  hearts,  dear  Lord,  to  yield 
Thee 

Gladly,  freelv  of  Thine  own  : 
With  the  sunshine  of  Thy  goodness 

Melt  our  thankless  hearts  of  stone; 
2  J 


ALMSGIVING. 


P  Till  our  cold  and  selfish  natures, 
or  Warm'd  by  Thee,  at  length  believe 
That  more  happy  and  more  blessed 

'Tis  to  give  than  to  receive. 
mf  Wondrous  honour  hast  Thou  given 

To  our  humblest  charity 
In  Thine  own  mysterious  sentence, 

"  Ye  have  done  it  unto  Me." 
p  Can  it  be,  0  gracious  Master, 

Thou  dost  deign  for  alms  to  sue, 
or  Saying  by  Thy  poor  and  needy. 

"  Give  as  I  have  given  to  you  ? 
p  Yes :  the  sorrow-  and  the  suffering, 

"Which  on  every  hand  we  see, 
Channels  are  for  tithes  and  offerings 

Due  by  solemn  right  to  Thee  ;  [Thee, 
cr  Right  of  which  we  may  not  rob 

Debt  we  may  not  choose  but  pay, 
dim  Lest  that  Face  of  love  and  pity 

Turn  from  us  another  day. 
mf  Lord  of  glory,  Who  hast  bought  us 

With  Thy  Life-blood  as  the  price, 
Never  grudging  for  the  lost  ones 

That  tremendous  Sacrifice, 
cr  Give  us  faith,  to  trust  Thee  boldly, 

Hope,  to  stav  our  souls  on  Thee  ; 
/  But  0,  best  of  all  Thy  graces, 
dim  Give  us  Thine  own  charity. 

Amen. 
TJte following  Hymn  is  suitable: 
259    Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 

Hospital*. 

"  They  brought  unto  Him  all  sick  people 
that  were  taJcen   with  divers  dis- 
333    eases,  .  .  .  and  He  healed  them." 
mf  T  hotj  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying 

Ever  came,  nor  came  in  vain. 
Still  with  healing  word  replying 

To  the  wearied  cry  of  pain, 
p     Hear  us,  Jest;,  as  we  meet 

Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy-seat. 
Still  the  wean',  sick,  and  dying 

Need  a  brother's,  sister's  care, 
cr  On  Thy  higher  help  relying 

May  we  now  their  burden  share, 
mf  Bringing  all  our  offerings  meet 

■  Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy-seat.  ■ 
May  each  child  of  Thine  be  willing,  * 

Willing  both  in  hand  and  heart, 
All  the  law  of  love  fulfilling, 
.   Ever  comfort  to  impart ; 

Ever  bringing  offerings  meet 

Suppliant  to  Thy  mercy-seat. 

So  may  sickness,  sin,  and  sadness 

To  Thy  healing  virtue  yield, 
cr  Till  the  sick  and  sad.  in  gladness. 

Rescued,  ransom'd,  cleansed,  heal  d, 
f     One  in  Thee  together  meet, 
P     Pardon  d  at  Thy  judgment-seat. 
Amen. 


"  They  brought  unto  Him  all  that  were 

diseased,  and    besought  Him  that 

they  might  only  touch  the  hem  of 

His   garment;    and    as    many    at 

369    touched  were  made  perfectly  whole." 

f  Thike  arm,  0  Lord,  in  days  of  old 

Was  strong  to  heal  and  save  ; 
It  triumph  a  o'er  disease  and  death, 

O'er  darkness  and  the  grave  ; 
p  To  Thee  they  went,  the  blind,  the 
dumb, 
The  palsied  and  the  lame, 


ra/And  lo !   Thy  touch  brought  life 
and  health, 
Gave    speech,   and   strength,   and 
sight ; 
cr  And  youth    renew'd   and  frenzy 
calm'd 
Own'd  Thee,  the  Lord  of  light ; 
/  And  now,  0  Lord,  be  near  to  bles3, 

Almighty  as  of  yore, 
In  crowded  street,  by  restless  couch, 
As  by  Gennesareth's  shore. 

mf  Be  Thou  our  great  Deliverer  still, 

Thou  Lord  of  life  and  death  ; 
Restore  and  quicken,  soothe  and  bless 

With  Thine  Almighty  Breath ; 
To  hands  that  work,  and  eyes  that  see, 

Give  wisdom's  heavenly  lore, 
/  That  whole  and  sick,  and  weak  and 
strong 

May  praise  Thee  evermore.    Amen. 


$ox  tfjose  at  Sea, 

"  These'men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and 
370     1  His  wonders  in  the  deep." 
mf  Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save. 
Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless 

wave, 
Whc  bidd'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep : 
p  0  hear  us  (cr)  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
dim  For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 


p  And  hush'd  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
cr  Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
dim  And  calm  amid  the  storm  didst 

sleep ; 
p  0  hear  us  (cr)  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
dim  For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

mf  0  Holy  Spirit,  Who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  waters  dark  and  rude. 
And  bid  their  angrv  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion ,  (p)  peace: 
O  hear  us  (cr)  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
dim  For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 


FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA. 


mf  0  Trixttt  of  love  and  power, 
Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour ; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  lire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  so  ; 
cr  Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
/  Glad  hymns    of  praise  from   land 

and  sea.    Amen. 

"  Thou  shalt  shew  us  wonderful  things  in 

Thy  righteousness,   0    God   of  our 

Salvation  :  That,  that  art  the  hope  of 

all   the  ends   of  the   earth,  and   of 

371  tfiem  thi-  remain  in  the  broad  sea.' 
mf  almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry, 
As  o'er  the  trackless  deep  we  roam ; 
Be  Thou  our  haven  always  nigh, 

On  homeless  waters  Thou  our  home. 
p  0  Jbsu,  Saviour,  at  Whose  Voice 
The  tempest  sank  to  perfect  rest, 
cr  Bid  Thou  the  fearful  heart  rejoice, 
And  cleanse  and  calm  the  troubled 

breast. 
»w/0  Holy  Ghost,  beneath  Whose 

Power 
The  ocean  woke  to  life  and  light, 
Command  Thy  blessing  in  this  hour, 
Thy  fostering'  warmth,  Thy  quicken- 
ing might. 
/Great  God  of  our  salvation,  Thee 
We  love,  we  worship,  we  adore : 
Our  Refuge  on  time's  changeful  sea, 
Our  Joy  oh  Heav'n's  eternal  shore. 

Amen. 
"  They  willingly  received  Him  itito  the 

372  *'*;>." 

v  Ox  the  waters  dark  and  drear, 

o  Esrs,  Saviour,  Thou  art  near, 

cr  With  our  ship  where'er  it  roam, 

As  with  loving  friends  at  home. 

77i/  Thou   hast   waik'd   the   heaving 

/  Thou  art  mighty  still  to  save  ;  [wave ; 

p  With  one  gentle  word  of  peace 

Thou  canst  bid  the  tempest  cease. 

77?/  Safely  from  the  boisterous  main 

Bring  us  back  to  port  again: 

In  our  haven  Ave  shall  be, 

Jesu,  if  we  have  but  Thee. 

Only  by  Thy  power  and  love 

Fit  us  for  the  port  above ; 

dim  Still  the  deadly  storm  within, 

Gusts  of  passion,  waves  of  sin. 

/  So,  when  breaks  the  glorious  dawn 

Of  tne  Resurrection  mom, 

P  When  the  night  of  toil  is  o'er, 

cr  We  shall  see~Thee  on  the  shore. 

/  Holy  Father,  Holy  Sox, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  Oxe, 

Praise  unending  unto  Thee, 

Now  and  evermore  shall  be.    Amen. 

The  following  Hymn  is  suitable  : 
285    Fierce  raged    the  tempest   o'er  tte 
deep. 


3n  (Times  of  (Trouble. 

"What  I  do  thou  knouest  not  now  •  but 

373  thou  shalt  Uw»  hereafer.'' 
mf  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 

And  rides  upon  the  storm. 
Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 

And  works  His  sovereign  Will. 
Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  'mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head. 
Judge  not  the  Lord  bv  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 
p  Behind  a  frowning  providence 
cr  He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

mf  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  His  work  in  vain  ; 

cr  God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain.    Amen. 

"  God  is  our  hope  and  strength,  a  very 

374  present  help  in  trouble.'' 

p  God  of  our  life,  to  Thee  we  call, 

Afflicted  at  Thy  feet  we  fall : 

When  the  great  water-floods  prevail. 

Leave  not  our  trembling  hearts  to  fail. 

Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint, 
Where   should   we  lodge   cur    deep 

complaint  ?  [door 

cr  Where  but  with  Thee.  Whose  open 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor? 
p  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  Thee, 
cr  And  Thou  refuse  that  mourner's 

plea?  [main, 

777/ Does  not  the  Word  still  fix'd  re- 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  Face  in  vain? 

n  Then  hear,  0  Lord,  our  humble  cry, 
And  bend  on  us  Thy  pitying  eye  : 
To   Thee   their   prayer   Thy   people 

make, 
Hear  us  for  our  Redeemer's  sake. 

Amen. 

"  Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer ;  unto  Thee 

375  shall  all  flesh  come/' 

p  Great  King  of  rations,  hear  our 

While  at  Thy  fe^t  we  fall,     [prayer, 
And  humbly  with  united  cry 

To  Thee  for  mercy  call ; 
The  guilt  is  ours,  but  grace  is  Thine, 

0  turn  us  not  away : 
cr  But  hear  us  from  Thy  lofty  Throne 

And  help  us  when  we  pray. 


IN  TIMES  OF  TROUBLE. 


p  Our  fathers'  sins  were  manifold, 

And  ours  no  ltss  we  own, 
*>'/  Yet  wondrously  from  age  to  age 

Thy  goodness  hath  been  shown  ; 
dim  When  dangers,  like  a  stormy  sea, 

Beset  our  country  round,        [cried, 
•jrTo  Thee  we  lobk'd,    to   Thee  we 

And  help  in  Thee  was  found. 

p  With  one  consent  we  meekly  bow 
Beneath  Thy  chastening  hand, 

And,  pouring  forth  confession  meet, 
Mourn  with  our  mourning  land ; 

cr  With  pitying  eye  behold  our  need, 
As  thus  we  lift  om*  prayer :    [Lord, 

p  Correct  us   with    Thy   judgments, 

cr  Then  let  Thy  mercy  spare.    Amen. 

"  The  Lord  shall  give  Hit  people  the 
87g  blessing  of  peace.' 

Wab. 

mf  0  God  of  love,  0  King  of  peace, 
Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to 

cease : 
The  wra'Ji  of  sinful  man  restrain, 
y  Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 
mf  Remember,  Lord,  Thy  works  of 

old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told, 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain, 
pGive  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

mf  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  0 

Lord? 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  Word  ? 
cr  None  ever  call'd  on  Thee  in  vain, 
p  Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 

/  Where    Saints    and   Angels   dwell 

above. 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love; 
0  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain, 
p  Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 
Amen. 

"  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid    .  .  .  fjr   the 
pestilence  iha '  vialhe'.h  in  darkness  ; 
nor  for  the  sickness  that  deslroye.h 
377   *n  f^e  noon-day." 

Pestilence. 
p  In  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 

Wo  now  for  succour  fly  ; 
Thine  awful  .judgments  are  abroad, 
cr  e  dim  0  shield  us  lest  we  die. 
p  The  fell  disease  on  every  side 

Walks  forth  with  tainted  breath ; 
And  pestilence,  with  rapid  stride, 

Bestrews  the  land  with  death. 

mf  0  look  with  pity  on  the  scene 

Of  sadness  ana  of  dread  ; 
And  let  Thine  Angel  stand  between 


p  With  contrite  hearts  to  Thee,  out 
King, 

We  turn  who  oft  have  stray  d  ; 
cr  Accept  the  sacrifice  we  bring, 

And  let  the  plague  be  stay'd.  Amen. 

In  time  of  Famine  or  Scarcity  the  follow- 
ing Hymn  is  suitable  :   ' 
389  What  our  Father  does  is  well, 

Gnjanfiggt&tng. 

"  0  praise  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Name  of 
the  Lord ,-  praise  it,  0  ye  servant* 

378  of  the  Lord." 

f  Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord, 

Sing  out  with  exultation  ; 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  mighty  Lord, 
Whose  arm  hath  brought  salvation ; 
His  works  of  love  proclaim 
The  greatness  of  His  Name ; 
For  He  is  Gcd  alone 
Who  hath  His  mercy  shown  •, 
dim  Let  all  His  saints  adore  Hirn  ! 
p  When  in  distress  to  Him  we  cried. 

He  heard  our  sad  complaining ; 
cr  O  trust  in  Him,  whate'er  betide, 

His  love  is  all-sustaining ; 
/        Triumphant  songs  of  praise 

To  Him  our  hearts  shall  raise ; 
Now  every  voice  shall  say, 
"  O  praise  our  God  alway  ; " 
dim  Let  all  His  saints  adore  Him ! 
ff  Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord, 

Sing  out  with  exuitation  : 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  mighty  Lord 
Whose  arm  hath  brought  salvation ; 
His  works  of  love  proclaim 
Tire  greatness  of  His  Name ; 
For  He  is  God  alone 
Who  hath  His  mercy  shown  ; 
Let  all  His  saints  adore  Him  ! 

Amen 

"  0  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people  ; 
0  sing  unto  Cod  with  the  voice  of 

379  melody." 

f  Now  thank  we  all  our  God, 
With  heart,  and  hands,  and  voices 

Who  wondrous  things  hath  done 
In  Whom  His  world  rejoices ; 

Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  bless'd  us  on  our  way 

With  countless  t'ifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

mf  0  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 

With  ever  joyful  hearts 
And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us  ; 

And  keep  us  in  His  grace. 
And  guide  us  when  perplex 'd 

And  free  us  from  all  ills 


THANKSGIVING. 


f  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
The  Father  now  be  given. 

The  Son,  and  Him  Who  reigns 
With  Them  in  highest  Heaven, 
The  Oxe  Eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  Heav'n  adore, 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 


jfrtcrrtilp  Societies. 

''Bear  ye  one  another's  burden.!,  and  so 

380     ful^1  the  Iaw  °f  cWf*." 

/O  praise  our  God  to-day, 

His  constant  mercy  bless, 
Whose  love  hath  help'd  us  on  our  way, 

A:id  granted  us  success. 
mf  His  arm  the  strength  imparts 

Our  daily  toil  to  bear ; 
His  grace  alone  inspires  our  hearts 

Each  other's  load  to  share. 

O  happiest  work  below, 

Earnest  of  joy  above, 
To  sweeten  many  a  cup  of  woe 

By  deeds  of  holy  love  : 

Lord,  may  It  be  our  choice 

This  blessed  rule  to  keen, 
cr  "  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice, 
dim  And  weep  with  them  that  weep.'' 
/  0  praise  our  God  to-day, 

His  constant  mercy  bless, 
Whose  love  hath  help'd  us  on  our  way, 

And  granted  us  success.    Amen. 
The  following  Hymns  are  suitable  : 

273  0  Lord,  how  joyful  'tis  to  se?. 

274  Through    the    eight    of    doubt     and 

sorrow. 

Pfrrfrest 

"  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh  ;  for  His 
33J       mercy  endureth  for  ever." 

f  Praise,  0  praise  our  God  and  King ; 
Hymns  of  adoration  sins : 

For  His  mercies  still  endure 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
mf  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Pfiy  by  day  his  course  to  ran  ; 
f  For  His  mercies  still  endure 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure ; 
p  And  the  silver  moon  by  night 
Shining  with  her  gentle  licmt ; 
/  For  His  mercies  still  endure 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
mf  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swellinc  grain  ; 
f  For  His  mercies  still  endure 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure  ; 


mf  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increaes  yield; 
/  For  His  mercies  still  endure 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
ff  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest-store 
He  hath  fiU'd  the  garner-floor ; 

For  His  mercies  still  endure 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure ; 
p  And  for  richer  Food  than  this, 
cr  Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss  ; 
/  For  His  mercies  still  endure 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
ff  Glory  to  our  Bounteous  King ; 
Glory  let  creation  sing; 

Glbrv  to  the  Father,  Son*, 

And  Blest  Spirit,  Three  in  0>~e. 
Amen. 

"  They  joy  before  Thee  according  to  the 
332  J°V  *"  harvest." 

f  Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home : 
All  is  safely  .rather 'd  in. 
Ere  &8  winter-storms  beain  : 
?n/GoD,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied ; 
/Come  to  God's  own  Temple,  come  ; 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home. 
vrt/All  this  world  is  Gods  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield : 
Wheat  and  tares  therein  are  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  ; 
cr  Ripening  with  a  wondrous  power 
Till  the  final  Harvest-hour : 
p  Grant,  0  Lord  of  life,  that  we 
Holy  grain  and  pure  may  be. 
mf  For  we  know  that  Thou  wilt  come, 
And  wilt  take  Thy  people  home ; 
From  Thv  field  wilt  puree  away 
All  that  doth  offend,  that  day  ; 
p  And  Thine  Angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
/  But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  Thy  garner  evermore. 
m^Come  then,  Lord  of  mercy,  come. 
Bid  us  sing  Thv  Harvest-home : 
cr  Let  Thy  Saints  be  gather'd  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin  ; 
f  All  upon  the  golden  floor 
Praisina  Thee  for  evermore : 
Crime,  with  all  Thine  Angels  come ; 
Bid  us  sing  Thy  (rail)  Harvest-home. 
Amen. 

"  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  0  Lord, 
and  ITwu  givest  them  tkeir  meat  in 
383   due  season." 
mf  We  plouch  the  fields,  and  scatter 

The  cood  seed  on  the  land, 
But  it  is  fed  and  water 'd 
By  God's  Almighty  Hand ; 
i  106) 


He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain, 
The  breezes,  and  the  sunshine, 
p  And  soft  refreshing  rain. 
/     All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  Heav'n  above, 
ff    Then  thank  the  Lord,  O  thank 
the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love. 
mf  He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far  ; 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower, 
He  lights  the  evening  star  ; 
cr  The  winds  and  waves  obey  Him, 
l>  By  Him  the  birds  are  fed  : 
cr  Much  more  to  us,  His  children, 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. 
/     All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  Heav'n  above, 
ff     Then  thank  the  Lord,  0  thank 
the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love. 
mf  We  thank  Thee  then,  0  Father, 

For  all  things  bright  and  good, 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 
Our  life,  our  health,  our  food ; 
Accept  the  gifts  we  offer 

For  all  Thy  love  imparts, 
And,  what  Thou  most  desirest, 
p  Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 
/     All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  Heav'n  above, 
ff    Then  thank  the  Lord,  0  thank 
the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love.    Amen, 

"  Thou  crowntst  the  year  with  Thy  good- 

384  ness" 

f  To  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  hearts  we 

In  hymns  of  adoration,  [raise 

To  Thee  bring  sacrifice  of  praise 

With  shouts  of  exultation  ; 
mf  Bright   robes  of  gold  the   fields 
adorn, 

The  hills  with  joy  are  ringing, 
The  valleys  stand  so  thick  with  corn 
/  That  even  they  are  singing. 
m/And  now,  on  this  our  festal  day, 

Thy  bounteous  Hand  confessing, 
Upon  Thine  Altar,  Lord,  we  lay 

The  first-fruits  of  Thy  blessing : 
p  By  Thee  the  souls  of  men  are  fed 

With  gifts  of  grace  supernal, 
Thou,  Who  dost  give  us  earthly  bread, 

Give  us  the  Bread  Eternal. 
mf  We  bear  the  burden  of  the  day, 

And  often  toil  seems  dreary  ; 
But  labour  ends  with  sunset  ray, 

And  rest  comes  for  the  weary  ; 
May  we,  the  Angel-reaping  o'er, 

Stand  at  the  last  accepted, 
Christ's  golden  sheaves  for  evermore 

To  garners  bright  elected. 

( io; 


Oh,  blessed  is  that  land  of  God, 

Where  Saints  abide  for  ever ; 
Where  golden  fields  spread  far  and 
broad, 

Where  flows  the  crystal  river : 
p  The  strains  of  all  its  holy  throng 

With  ours  to-day  are  blending ; 
/  Thrice  blessed  is  that  harvest-song 

Which  never  hath  an  ending.  Amen. 

"  ITHiile  the  earth  remaineth,  sted-time  and 
335      harvest .  .  .  shall  not  cease." 
m/GoD  the  Father  !  Whose  Creation 

Gives   to  flowers   and  fruits  their 
birth, 
Thou,  Whose  yearly  operation 

Brings  the  hour  of  harvest  mirth, 
Here  to  Thee  we  make  oblation 

Of  the  August-gold  of  earth. 
God  the  Word  !  the  Sun,  maturing 

With  his  blessed  ray  the  corn, 
cr  Spake  of  Thee,  0  Sun  enduring, 

Thee,  0  everlasting  Morn  ! 
p  Thee  in  Whom  our  woes  find  curing, 
cj-Thee  that  liitest  up  our  horn. 
mf  God  the  Holy  Ghost  !  the  showers 

That  have  fatten 'd  out  the  grain, 
Typos  of  Thy  celestial  powers, 

Symbols  of  baptismal  rain, 
Shadow'd  out  the  grace  that  dowers 

All  the  faithful  of  Thy  train. 
When  the  harvest  of  each  nation 

Severs  righteousness  from  sin, 
And  Archangel-proclamation 

Bids  to  put  the  sickle  in. 
And  each  age  and  generation 

Sink  to  woe,  or  glory  win ; 
p  Grant  that  we,  or  young,  or  hoary, 

Lcngthen'd  be  our  span  or  brief, 
Whatsoe'er  the  life-long  story 

Of  our  joy  or  of  our  grief. 
cr  May  be  garner 'd  ur>  in  glory 

As  Thine  own  elected  sheaf. 
/Laud  to  Him  to  Whom  Supernal 

Thrones  and  Virtues  bend  the  knee : 
Laud  to  Him  from  Whom  infernal 

Powers  and  Dominations  flee  ; 
Laud  to  Him  the  Co-eternal 

Paraclete,  for  ever  be.    Amen. 

386  "Behold  a  sower   went  forth   to 

mf  The  sower  went  forth  sowing, 

?The  seed  in  secret  dopt 
hrough  weeks  of  faith  and  patience, 
cr  Till  out  the  green  blade  crept ; 
And  warm'd  by  golden  sunshine. 

And  fed  by  silver  rain, 
At  last  the  fields  were  whiten'd 

To  harvest  once  again. 
/  0  praise  the  heavenly  Sower, 

who  gave  the  fruitful  seed. 
And  watch'd  and  water 'd  duly. 

And  ripen 'd  for  our  need, 
i 


m/Behold  !  the  heavenly  Sower 

Goes  forth  with  better  seed, 
The  Word  of  sure  Salvation, 
V  With  Feet  and  Hands  that  bleed  : 
m/Here  in  His  Church  'tis  scatter'd, 

Our  spirits  are  the  soil ; 
Then  let  an  ample  fruitage 

Repay  His  pain  and  toil. 
/Oh,  beauteous  is  the  harvest 

Wherein  all  goodness  thrives, 
And  this  the  true  thanksgiving. 

The  first-fruits  of  our  lives. 

p Within  a  hallow'd  acre 

He  sows  yet  other  grain. 
When  peaceful  earth  receiveth 

The  dead  He  died  to  gain  : 
For  though  the  growth  be  hidden, 
cr  We  know  that  they  shall  rise  ; 
Yea  even  now  they  ripen 

In  sunny  Paradise. 
fO  summer  land  of  harvest, 

0  fields  for  ever  white  Tment, 

With  souls  that  wear  Christ's  rai- 

With  crowns  of  golden  light  I 

m/One  day  the  heavenly  Sower 

Shall  reap  where  He  hath  sown, 
cr  And  come  again  rejoicing, 

And  with  Him  bring  His  own  ; 
jj  And  then  the  fan  of  judgment 

Shall  winnow  from  His  floor 
The  chaff  into  the  furnace 

That  flameth  evermore. 
m/O  holy,  awful  Reaper, 
v  Have  mercy  in  the  dav 
Thou  puttest  in  Thy  sickle, 
rail  e  pp  And  cast  us  not  away. 

Amen. 

387  "  The  harvest  is  the  end  of  the  world, 

and  the  reapers  are  the  Angels." 
mf  Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 
We  thank  Thee  for  the  ripen'd  grain  ; 
For  crops  safe  carried,  sent  to  cheer 
Thy  servants  through  another  year  ; 
For  all  sweet  holv  thoughts  supplied 
Ey  seed-time,  and  by  harvest-tide. 

p  The   bare  dead  grain,  in  autumn 

sown, 
cr  Its  robe  of  vernal  green  put3  on  ; 
w/Glad   from    its   wintry   grave   it 

springs,  [kings : 

Fresh  garnish 'd  by  the  King  of 
p  So,  Lord,  to  those  who  sleep  in  Thee 
cr  Shall  new  and  glorious  bodies  be. 

mf  Nor  vainlv  of  Thy  Word  we  ask 
A  lesson  from  the  reaper's  ta^k  : 
So  shall  Thine  Angels  issue  forth  ; 
The  tares  be  burnt ;  {cr)  the  just  of 

earth, 
So  wind  and  storm  exposed  no  more, 
"3e  gather  d  to  their  Father's  store. 
(1 


mf  Daily,  0  Lord,  ourprayers  be  said, 
As  Thou  hast  taught,  for  daily  bread  ; 
But  not  alone  our  bodies  feed, 
Supply  our  fainting  spirits'  need  : 
cr  0  Bread  of  life,  from  day  to  day 
Be  Thou  their  Comfort,   Food,  and 
Stay.    Amen. 

388    "  Tho'*    visitest     the     earth,     and 
blessest   it;    Thou   makest  it   very 
plenteous." 
to/ Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 

Whose  gifts  all  creatures  share, 
The  rolling  seasons  as  they  move 

Proclaim  Thy  constant  care. 
p  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain,         [birth. 
cr  Thy  goodness    mark'd    its   secret 

And  sent  the  early  rain. 
mf  The    spring's     sweet     influence, 
Lord,  was  Thine, 

The  seasons  knew  Thy  call ; 
Thou  mad'st  the  summer  sun  to  shins, 

The  summer  dews  to  fall. 
Thy  gifts  of  mercy  from  above 

Matured  the  swelling  grain  ;    (love, 
/And  now  the  harvest   crowns  Thy 

And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

m/O  ne'er  may  our  forgetful  hearts 

O'erlook  Thy  bounteous  care, 
But  what  our  Father's  Hand  imparts 

Still  own  in  praise  and  prayer. 
/To  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 


"  Although  .  .  .  the  fields  shall  yield  no 
meat  .  .  .  yet  I  will  rejoice  in  the 
Lord,  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my 
339    salvation." 

mf  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Blessed  truth  His  children  tell !      ' 
dim  Though  He  send,  for  plenty,  want, 
Though  the  harvest-store  be  scant, 
cr  Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 
mf  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
Shall  the  wilful  heart  rebel  ? 
dim  If  a  blessing  He  withhold 
In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold, 
cr  Is  it  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  Store  eternally  ? 
mf  What  our  Father  does  is  well ; 
p  Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 
cr  Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 
For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies; 
He  has  call'd  us  sons  of  God, 
P  Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod  ? 


w/ What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell ; 
dim  Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 
cr  God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  l'aed. 

f  Therefore  unto  Him  we  raise 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise ; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honour,  might,  and  glory  be 
Now,  and  through  eternity.    Amen. 


processional. 

"Behold,  I  have  given   Him  for  ...  o 
leader     and     commander     to    the 
300   people." 

f    Brightly  gleams  our  banner 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 
p     Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  p  ay, 
cr    And  with  hearts  united 

Take  our  heavenward  way. 
/     Brightly  gleams  our  banner 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high 

mf  Jest,  Lord  and  Master, 
At  Thy  sacred  Feet, 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing 
See  Thy  children  meet ; 
p     Often  have  we  left  Thee, 
Often  gone  astray  : 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 
In  the  narrow  way. 

/  Brightly  gleams,  <Sx. 

m/All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go, 
/    Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe : 
p     Bid  Thine  Angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lour, 
cr    Pardon,  Lord,  and  save  us 
p        In  the  last  dread  hour. 

/  Brightly  gleams,  &c. 

n</Then  with  Saints  and  Angels 
May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 
At  Thy  Throne  of  love  ; 
p    When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  comes  rest  and  peace, 
cr    Jesus  in  His  beauty, 
/        Songs  that  never  cease. 

ff  Brightly  gleams,  &c.    Amen. 
( 


"Be  ttrontr  and  of  a  gcod  courage.  .  , 
And  (he  Lord,  He  it  is  thai  doth  mo 

391  before  thee." 

f  Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 

With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ  the  Royal  Master 

Leads  against  the  foe  ; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  His  banners  go  ! 
ff       Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 
/  At  the  sign  of  triumph 
Satan's  host  doth  flee  ; 
On  then.  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 
At  the  shout  of  praise  ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 
Loud  your  anthems  raise. 

ff  Onward,  &c. 
/  Like  a  mightv  armv 

Moves  the  Church  of  God; 
m/ Brothers,  we  are  treading 
Wheie  the  Saints  have  trod  ; 
We  are  not  divided, 
All  one  body  we, 
cr  One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 
One  in  charity. 

'ff  Onward,  &c. 
p  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
cr  But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain  ; 
f  Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail  ; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 
And  that  cannot  fail. 

ff  Onward,  &c. 
/  Onward,  then,  ye  people, 
Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph  song ; 
Glory,  laud,  and  honour 

Unto  Christ  the  King, 

This  through  countless  ages 

Men  and  Angels  sing. 

ff   Onward,  &c.    Amen 

"Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel  that 

392  they  go  forward." 
mf  Forward  !  be  our  watchword, 

Steps  and  voices  ioin'd ; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind  ; 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head : 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 

By  our  Captain  led  ? 
100  ) 


PROCESSIONAL. 


Forward  through  the  desert. 

Through  the  toil  and  fight ; 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 

Sion  beams  with  light. 

m/  Forward,  when  in  childhood 
Buds  the  infant  mind; 
All  through  youth  and  manhood, 

Xot  a  though:  behind  ; 
Speed  tbrougn  realms  of  nature, 

Climb  the  steps  of  grace ; 
Faint  not.  till  in  glory 
Gleams  our  Father's  Face. 
Forward,  ail  the  life-time, 

Climb  from  height  to  height ; 
Till  the  hea  i  be  hoary, 
Till  the  eve  be  light. 

mf  Forward,  flock  of  Jesvs, 

Salt  of  all  the  earth, 

Till  each  yearning  purpose 

Spring  to  glorious  birth ; 

p  Si^k,  they  asSc  for  healing, 

Blind,  they  grope  for  day ; 
cr  Pour  upon  the  nations 

Wisdom's  loving  ray. 
/        ForwarJ,  out  of  error, 

Leave  behind  the  night ; 
Forward  through  the  darkness, 
t  or  ward  into  light. 

Glories  upon  glories 
Hath  our  God  prepared, 

Bv  the  souls  that  love  Hun 
One  day  to  be  shared  ; 
mf  Eve  hath  n  :■•:  beheld  them, 
Ear  hath  never  heard  : 
Nor  of  these  hath  utter'd 
Thought  or  speech  a  word; 
/        Forward,  marching  eastward. 
Where  the  Heav'n  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted. 
Till  our  faith  be  sight. 

m/Far  o'er  yon  horizon 
Rise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth  ; 
That  fair  home  is  ours : 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 
Shine  the  sates  with  gold  ; 
Flows  th?  _"iaJdrnins  river 
Shedding  joys  untold. 
/         Thither,  onward  thither. 
In  the  Spirit's  might ; 
Pilgrims  to  your  country, 
Forward  into  light. 

mf  Into  Goo's  high  temple 
Onward  as  we  press, 
Beauty  spreads  around  us, 

Porn  of  holiness ; 
Arch,  and  vault,  and  carving. 
Lights  of  varied  tone, 
p  Soften'd  words  and  holv, 
Prayer  aad  praise  alone  : 


[  /        Every  thought  upraising 
To  our  city  bright, 
Where  The  tribes  assemble 
Round  the  Throne  of  light 
mf  Nought  that  city  needeth 
Of  these  aisles  of  stone ; 
Where  the  Godhead  dwelletb, 

Temple  there  is  none  ; 
All  the  Saints,  that  ever 
In  these  courts  have  stood, 
p  Are  but  babes,  and  feeding 

On  the  children's  food. 
/         On  through  sign  and  token, 
Stars  amidst  the  night, 
Forward  through  tha  darkness. 
Forward  into  light, 
if  To  the  Eternal  Father 
Loudest  anthems  raise ; 
To  the  Sox  and  Spirit 
Echo  songs  of  praise ; 
To  the  Lord  of  clorv. 

Blessed  Three  in  Okk, 
Be  by  men  and  Angels 
Endless  honours  clone : 
p        Weak  are  eartldy  praises : 
Dull  the  songs  ot  night ; 
cr      Forward  into  triumph, 
/  Forward  into  light  1    Amen. 

"  Younj  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and 
children,  praise   the   Name  of  the 
393    Lord." 

f  Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart. 

Rejoice,  rave  thanks,  and  sing  : 
Your  festal" banner  wave  on  high, 

The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King. 
mf  Bright  youth  and  snow-crown'd 
age, 

Strong  men  and  maidens  meek, 
Raise  high  your  free  exulting  song, 

God's  wondrous  praises  speak. 

Yes  onward,  onward  still, 

With  hymn,  and  chant,  and  song, 
Thro'  pate,  and  porch,  and  column'd 
aisle, 

The  hallow'd  pathways  throng. 

With  all  the  Angel  choirs. 

With  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss, 

True  rapture,  noblest  mirth. 
/  Your  clear  Hosannas  raise, 

And  Alleluias  loud; 
Whilst  answering  echoes  upward  float. 

Like  wreaths  of  incense  cloud. 

With  voice  as  full  and  strong 

As  ocean's  surging  praise, 
Send  forth  the   hvmns   our   fathers 

The  psalms  of  ancient  days,   [loved, 
mf  Yes  on.  through  life's  long  path, 

Still  chanting  as  ye  go. 
From  youth  to  aae.  by  night  and  day. 

In  gladness  and  in  woe. 
1110 1 


PROCESSIONAL. 


Still  lift  your  standard  high, 

Still  march  in  firm  array, 
As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil 

Till  dawns  the  golden  day. 
p  At  last  the  march  shall  end, 

The  weaned  ones  shall  rest. 
cr  The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's 

Jerusalem  the  blest.  [house, 

f  Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart, 

Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high, 

The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King. 
ff  Praise  Him  Who  reigns  on  high, 

The  Lord  Whom  we'adore, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  for  evermore.    Amen. 
The  following  Hymns  are  suitable : 
96    The  Roval  Banners  forward  go. 
173    To  the  Name  of  our  Salvation. 
215    The  Church's  one  foundation. 
224    0  happy  band  of  pilgrims. 
274    Througu  the  night  of  doubt  and  sor- 
row. 
302    Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  anthem. 

305  Saviour,  Blessed  Saviour. 

306  At  the  Name  of  Jesus. 

SLagmcj  tfje  JFourfbatton  Stone 
of  a  <£fjtirrfj. 

"  The  fjlory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto 
ihce,  the  fir  tree,  the  pine  tree,  and 
the  box  together,  to  beautify  the 
394  Place  °f  MV  sanctuary." 
mfO  Lord  of  hosts,  Whose  glory  fills 
The  bounds  of  the  eternal  hills, 
And    yet    vouchsafes,    in    Christian 

lands, 
To  dwell  in  temples  made  with  hands; 
Grant  that  all  we,  who  here  to-day 
Rejoicing  this  foundation  lay, 
May  be  in  very  deed  Thine  own, 
Built  on  the  precious  Corner-stone. 
Endue  the  creatures  with  Thy  grace, 
Thac  shall  adorn  Thy  dwelling-place; 
The  beauty  of  the  ouk  and  pine, 
The  gold  and  silver,  make  them  Thine. 
To  Thee  they  all  belong :  to  Thee 
The  treasures  of  the  earth  and  sea ; 
And  when  we  bring   them   to  Thy 

Throne, 
We  but  present  Thee  with  Thine  own. 
V  The  heads  that  guide  endue  with 

skill, 
The  hands  that  work  preserve  from  ill, 
cr  That  we.  who  these  foundations  lay, 
May  raise  the  topstone  in  its  day. 
m/Both  now  and  ever,  Lord,  protect 
The  temple  of  Thine  own  elect ; 
/Be  Thou  in  them,  and  they  in  Thee. 
0  Ever-blessed  Trinity.    Amen. 

(  HI 


iTcstibal  of  the  Betncatton  of 
a  Crjurcfj. 

"  This  is  none  other  but  the  house  of  God, 
395  aH<i  f'«s  *»  tfl€  9ate  °f  Heaven." 
f  0  Word  of  God  above, 

Who  fillest  all  in  all, 
Hallow  this  house  with  Thy  sure  love, 

And  bless  our  Festival. 
mf  Here  from  the  Font  is  pour'd 

Grace  on  each  sinful  child ; 
The  blest  Anointing  of  the  Lord 

Brightens  the  once  defiled. 

Here  Christ  to  faithful  hearts 
p  His  Body  gives  for  food  ; 
cr  The  Lamb  of  God  Himself  imparts 
p  The  Chalice  of  His  Blood. 

Here  guilty  souls  that  pine 

May  health  and  pardon  win  ; 
cr  The    Judge    acquits,    and    grace 

Restores  the  dead  in  sin.      [Divine 
mf  Yea,  God  enthroned  on  high 

Here  also  dwells  to  bless : 
Here  trains  adoring  souls  that  sigh 

His  mansions  to  possess. 
/  Against  this  holy  home 

Rude  tempests  harmless  beat, 
And  Satan's  angels  fiercely  come 

But  to  endure  defeat, 
if  All  might,  all  praise  be  Thine, 

Father,  Co-equal  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Bond  of  love  Divine, 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen. 


"  I  John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jerusalem, 
coming  down  from  God  out  of 
heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned 

396   for  her  husband." 

mf  Blessed  city,  heavenlv  Salem, 

Vision  dear  of  peace  and  love. 
/  Who  of  living  stones  art  builded 

In  the  height  of  heav'n  above, 
mf  And,  with  Angel  hosts  encircled 

As  a  bride  doth  earthward  move  ; 
cr  From  celestial  realms  descending, 

Bridal  glorv  round  thee  shed, 
p  Meet  for  Him  Whose  love  espoused 

thee, 
cr  To  thy  Lord  shalt  thou  be  led  ; 
All  thy  streets,  and  all  thy  bulwarks 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashion  dd. 
mf  Bright    thy   gates   of    pearl   are 

They  are  open  evermore ;    [shining, 
cr  And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithful  souls  do  soar, 
p  Who  for  CnRisT's  dear   Name  in 
this  world 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 
) 


FESTIVAL  OF  THE  DEDICATION  OF  A  CHURCH 


Manv  a  blow  and  biting  sculpture 

Polish 'd  well  those  stones  eiect. 
cr  In  their  places  now  compacted 

By  the  heavenly  Architect. 
Who  therewith  hath  will'd  for  ever 

That  His  Palace  should  be  deck'd. 
Part  2. 
/Christ  is  made  the  sure  Foundation, 

Christ  the  Head  and  Corner-stone, 
mf  Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 

Binding  all  the  Church  in  one, 
/  Holv  Sion's  help  for  ever, 

And  her  confidence  alone. 
m/Aii  that  dedicated  city. 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 
/  In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melodv, 
P  God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 
cr  In  glad  hymns  eternally. 
m/Tn   this   Temple,  where  we  call 
Thee, 

Come,  0  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day ; 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 

Hear  Thy  servants,  as  rhey  pray  ; 
cr  And  Thy  fullest  benediction 

Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 
p  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thv  servants 

What  thev  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 
cr  What  thev  train  from  Thee  for  ever 

With  the  Blessed  to  retain, 
/And  hereafter  in  Thy  don- 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 
The  following  may  he  sang  at  the  end  of 
each  Part: 

/Laud  and  honour  to  the  Father, 
Laud  and  honour  to  the  Sox. 

Laud  and  honour  to  the  Spirit 
Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 

Consubstantial.  Co-eternal, 
While  unending  ages  run.    Amen. 

The  fallowing  Hymn*  are  suitable  : 

215  The  Church's  cne  foundation. 

2*28  Jerusalem  tlie  golden. 

237  0  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord. 

239  Christ  is  our  corner-stone. 

240  Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above. 

241  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lohd  ' 

242  We  love  the  place,  0  God. 

Cfje  Restoration  of  a  Crjtircrj. 

'-'  We  are  the  servants  of  the  God  of  Heaven 

and  earth,  and  but!     the  house  that 

397   was  budded  these  many  years  ago.'' 

/Lift  the  strain  of  high  thanksgiving! 

Tread  with  songs  the  hallow'd  way  ! 
Praise  our  fathers'  God  for  mercie3 

New  to  us  'heir  sons  to-day  : 
m/Here  they  built  for  Him  a  dwelling, 
cr  Served  Him  here  in  ages  past, 
/FixM  it  for  His  sure  possession. 

Holy  ground,  n  bile  time  shall  last. 


:  mf  When  the  years   had    wrought 
their  changes, 
He,  our  own  unchanging  God, 
I  Thought  on  this  His  Habitation, 
Look'd  on  His  decay'd  abode : 
:  Heard  our  prayers,  and  help*d  our 
counsels, 
Bless 'd  the  silver  and  the  gold,  |ing 
cr  Till  once  more  His  House  is  stand- 
/  Firm  and  stately  as  of  old. 
mf  Entering   then   Thy   gates  with 
praises, 
I      Lord,  be  ours  Thine  Israel's  prayer ; 
;  cr  "Rise  into  Thy  place  of  resting, 
I      Show  Thy  !'•!•• -mis-dPresence  there!" 

p  Let  the  gracious  Word  be  spoken. 
;  cr  Here,  as  once  on  Sion's  height, 
I  "  This  shall  be  My  rest  for  ever, 
1      This  My  dwelling  of  delight. 
/  Fill  this  letter  house  with  glory 
Greater  than  the  former  knew"; 
mf  Clothe    with    righteousness    its 
Friesthood. 
Guide  its  Choir  to  reverence  true ; 
Let  Thy  Holy  One's  anointing 

Here  its  sevenfold  blessings  shed  : 
Spread  for  us  the  heavenly  Banquet, 

Satisfy  Thy  poor  with  Bread. 
/  Praise  to  Thee,  Almighty  Father, 

Praise  to  Thee,  Eternal  Son. 
Praise  to  Thee,  all-quickening  Spirit 

Ever-blessed  Three  in  One  ; 
v  Threefold  Power  and  Grace  and 

Wisdom, 
cr  Moulding  out  of  sinful  elav 
/  Living  stones  for  that  true  Temple 
I      Which  shall  never  know  decay. 

Amen- 

Burial  of  trjc  Beab. 

393  "  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth." 
I  "/Day  of  Wrath  !  0  day  of  mourning  ! 

See  fulfill 'd  the  prophets'  warning  ! 
,  Heav'n  and  earth  in  ashes  burning  ! 
/  Oh,  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth 
p  When  from  Heav'n.  the  Judge  de- 
scendeth,  [pendeth ! 

/  On    Whose  sentence  (dim)  all  de- 
ff  Wondrous    sound    the     trumpet 

flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth, 
Ail  betore  the  Throne  it  bringeth. 
Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking, 
To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 
™/Lo  !  the  Book  exactly  worded. 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded  ; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 
When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
i  And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
I  Nothing  unavenged  remainetk 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


mf  Thou  hast  bow'd  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  bast  shed, 
Thou  hast  fill'd  a  mortal  bier ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 
p  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin, 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  tear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 


p  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading, 
Who  lor  me  be  interceding, 
When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 
ff  King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
mf  Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  {p)  then  befriend  us  ! 
Think,  good  Jest",  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation  ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation. 
Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bought  me  ; 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me? 
mf  Righteous  Judge  !  for  sin's  pollu- 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution,       [tion 
Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 
Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning  ; 
Spare,  0  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning. 
Thou  the  sinful  woman  savedst ; 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest ; 
cr  And  to  me  a  hope  vouehsafest. 
p  Worthless    are  :  my  prayers    and 

sighing ; 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying. 
With  Thy  favour'd  sheep  0  place  me, 
cr  Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me, 
ra  U  But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 
/While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
jTDoom'd  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
pp   Call    me    with  Thy  Saints   sur-  i  And  since  He  hath  order 'd  this, 

rounded. 
p  Low  I  kneel,  with  heart-submission, 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition ; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 
Ah  !  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning  ! 
cr  From  the  dust  of  earth  returning 
/  Man  for  ff)  judgment  must  prepare 

him ;  [him  ! 

dim  Spare,   0  God,  in  mercy  spare 
pp  Lord,  all  pitying,  Jesu  Blest, 
cr  Grant  them  Thine  {dim)  eternal 

rest.    {pp)  Amen. 


"Surely  He  hath    borne 

399  carried  our  tort 


mf  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast 

known, 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own- 
er Thou  hatt  deign 'd  their  load  to 

bear; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear.    Amen. 

"  When  I  am  there  shall  also  My  servant 

400  be-" 

p  Christ  will  gather  in  His  own 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone, 
mf  Where  their  heart  and  treasure  lie, 
Where  our  life  is  hid  on  high. 
p  Day  by  day  the  voice  saith,  "Corns, 
Enter  thine  eternal  home ; " 
Asking  not  if  we  can  spare 
This  dear  soul  it  summons  there. 
Had  He  ask'd  us,  well  we  know 
We  should  cry,  '*  U  spare  this  blow ! " 
Yes,  with st rt ami 1 1  j  tears  should  pray, 
"Lord,  we  love-Aim,  let  him  stay." 
mf  But  the  Lord  doth  nought  amiss. 
And.  since  He  hath  order 'd  this, 
We  have  nought  to  do  but  still 
pp  Rest  in  silence  on  His  Will. 
mf  Many  a  heart  no  longer  here, 
Ali :  was  all  too  inly  dear ; 
cr  Yet,  0  Love,  'tis  Thou  dost  call, 
/Thou  wilt  be  our  All  in  all.    Amen. 


'The  souls  of  the  righteous  are  in  tht 

hand   of  God,   and  there  shall   no 
401    torment  touch  them." 
p  Now  the  labourer's  task  is  o'er ; 

Now  the  battle  day  is  past ; 
cr  Nov.-  upon  the  farther  shore 
•  grief';  and         Lands  the  voyager  at  last. 

p  Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 

Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow,  [woe,  !  There  the  tears  of  earth  are  dried  ; 


When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 

Jesu,  Hon  of  Mary,  hear. 

mf  Thou    our   throbbing  flesh  hast 

worn. 
Thou  our  mortal  Griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 
p  When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departed  souls, 


When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesc,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 


There  its  hidden  things  are  clear  ; 
cr  There  the  work  of  life  is  tried 
By  a  juster  Judge  than  here. 

L Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
save  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping 
There  the  sinful  souls,  that  turn 
To  the  Cross  their  dying  eyes, 
cr  All  the  love  of  Christ  shall  learn 

At  His  Feet  in  Paradise. 
p  Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping 
(U3) 


BCRIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

<nf  There  no  more  the  powers  of  hell      p  Jescs  calls  us  (cr)  from  the  worship 

Can  prevail  to  mar  their  peace :  Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store, 

cr  Christ  the  Lord  shall  guard  them     From  each  idol  that  would  keep  u 

He  Who  died  for  their  release. 


V  Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

'•Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust," 

Calmly  now  the  words  we  say, 
Leaving  him  to  sleep  in  trust 

E .  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
.Leave  we  now  Thy  serrant  si 

Amen. 

402  "  Thrj  are  iv.  pact." 

For  a  Child. 
p  Tender  Shepherd.  Thou  hast  stLTd 

Now  ihy  little  lamb's  brief  weep- 
Oh,  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild,  [ing; 

In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping, 
cr  And  no  si-h  o:"  anraish  sore 
p     Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

mf  In  a  world  of  pain  and  care. 
Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave 

To  Thv  meadows  bright  and  fair    [it ; 
Lcmngty  ihou  dost  receive  it : 

cr    Clothed  in  robes  of  si 

.  I  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 

p  Ah,  Lord  Jesc,  grant  that  we 
There  mav  live  where  it  is  living, 

cr  And  the  blissful  past". 
That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving ; 

p        Lost  awhile  our  treasured  love, 

cr      Gain'd  for  ever,  safe  above. 

Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  are  sv.iiable: 
140    Jesus  live3  !  no  longer  now. 
•2zo    Brief  life  is  here  our  portioD. 
235    Oh,  what  the  joy  aui  the  glory  must 
be. 


£t.  3nSrcbj  tfjc  apastk. 


m  f  In  our  jovs  and  in  our  sorrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease, 
Still  He  calls,  in  carts  and  pleasures. 

That  we  love  Him  more  than  these. 
P  Jzsrs  calls  us  :  (cr)  by  II 
Saviour,  make  us  hear  I 
Give  our  hearts  to  Thine  obedience, 
ind  love  Thee  best  of  all. 

Amen. 

St.  Oortns  the  apostle. 
404  " Si 

mf  How  oft,  0  Lord,  Thy  Face  hath 

shone 
On  doubting  souls  whose  wills  were 

true! 
Thou  Christ  of  Cephas  and  of  John, 
Thou  art  the  Christ  of  Thomas  too. 
He  loved  Thee  well,  and  calmly  said. 
dim  "Come,  let  us  go,  and  die  with 

Him : " 
cr  Yet  when  TTiine  Easter-news  was 

spread, 
'Mid  all  its  I  9  were  dim. 

mf  His  brethren's  word  he  would  not 

take, 
But  craved  to  touch  those  Hands  of 

Thine: 
P  The  bruised  reed  Thou  didst   not 

break ; 
cr  He  saw,  and  hail'dhis  Lor.D  Divine. 
/He  saw  Thee  risen  ;  at  once  he  rose 
To  full  beliefs  unclouded  b 
And  still  through  his  confession  flow3 
To  Christian  souls  Thy  life 
mfO   Saviour,  make   Thy   Presence 

known 
To  all  who  doubt  Thy  Word  and  Thee  ; 

rd  alone 
To  find  the  truth  that  sets  them  free. 
And  we  who  know  how  true  Thou  art, 
And  Thee  as  God  and  Lo:-._ 

.    ■■ 
cr  To  trust  and  love  Thee  more  and 

more.    Amen. 


"  One  of  the  tiro  wkiel .  .  .  followei  Him 
4Q3  u as  Andre x.'\ 

mf  Jests  calls  us : 'cr>  o'er  the  tumult     Cfa  ConbfTSlCrt  of  St.   gSottL 

Of  our  life's  wild  restless  sea 
Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth. 

Saying,  \p)  "Christian,  follow  Me  : " 


mf  As  of  old  Saint  Andrew  heard  it 
By  the  Galilean  lake,  [kindred, 

Turned   from    home,    and   toil,  and 
Leaving  all  for  His  dear  sake. 


(Ill) 


405    ft'J'"f  '-/  Libanus.'' 

mfTn-E  Shepherd  now  was  smitten  ; 

The  wolf  was  ravening  near : 
The  scatter 'd  flock  he  threaten'd. 

But  knew  not  Whose  they  were. 


THE  CONVERSION  OF  ST.  PAUL. 


cr  In  zealous  fury  seeking 

To  bind  and  crucify, 
A  sudden  voice  -withheld  him, 

A  loud  and  startling  cry  : 
'  Saul !  Saul !  why  blinc 
persecute  thy  Lord  ? 
p  'Tis  Jesus  Whom  thou  hatest, 
cr  Rebel  not  at  My < Word." 
m/Then  forth  in  prayer  he  stretcheth 

Those  hands  urrpaivd  to  slay  ; 
"  What  wouldst  Thou  with  Thy  ser- 

My  Lord  and  Master,  say."    [vant  ? 
Christ's  foe  becomes  His  soldier, 

The  wolf  destroys  no  more, 
p  A  gentle  lamb  he  enters 

The  sheep  fold  by  the  door. 
/  0  voice  of  God  Almighty, 

What  wonders  hath  it  wrought  ! 
It  rends  the  lofty  cedars, 

It  bends  the  haughty  thought. 
p  Jesu,  our  Shepherd,  cease  not 

Thy  flock  from  harm  to  free, 
And,  when  Thy  sheep  are  wandering, 

O  lead  them  back  to  Thee. 
/  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit 

All  glory,  praise,  and  might, 
mf  Who  call "d  us  out  of  darkness 
/  To  His  own  glorious  light.    Amen. 

"He  which  persecuted  us  in  times  past 
now  preacheth  the  faith  which  once 
406    he  destroyed." 

f  We  sing  the  glorious  conquest 

Before  Damascus'  gate, 
w/When  Saul,  the  Church's  spoiler, 

Came  breathing  threats  and  hate  ; 
The  ravening  wolf  rush'd  forward 

Full  early  to  the  prey ; 
/  But  lo  !  the  Shepherd  met  him, 

And  bound  him  fast  to-day. 
Oh,  glory  most  excelling 

That  smote  across  his  path  ! 
Oh,  light  that  pierced  and  blinded 

The  zealot  in  his  wrath  ! 
p  Oh,  voice  that  spake  within  him 

The  calm  reproving  word  ! 
cr  Oh,  love  that  sought  and  held  nun 

The  bondman  of  his  Lord  ! 
mfO  Wisdom,  ordering  all  things 

In  order  strong  and  sweet, 
cr  What  nobler  spoil  was  ever 

Cast  at  the  Victor's  feet  ? 
mf  What  wiser  master-builder 

E'er  wrought  at  Thine  employ 
Than  he,  till  now  so  furious 

Thy  building  to  destroy? 
p  Lord,  teach  Thy  Church  the  lesson, 

Still  in  her  darkest  hour 
Of  weakness  and  of  danger 

To  trust  Thy  hidden  power : 


cr  Thy  Grace  by  ways  mysterious 
The  wrath  of  man  can  bind, 

And  in  Thy  boldest  foeman 
Thy  chosen  Saint  can  find.    Amen. 

presentation  of  Christ  in 
ifjc  Rumple 

COMMONLY  CALLED 

STfje  purification  of  £>t.  iKarg 
ti)e  Uirgtrt. 

"  The  Lord,  Whom  ye  seek,  shall  suddenly 

407  come  to  His  temple." 
mf  0  Sion,  open  wide  thy  gates, 

Let  figures  disappear ; 
A  Priest  and  Victim,  both  in  one, 

The  Truth  Himself,  is  here. 
No  more  the  simple  flock  shall  bleed  ; 
cr  Behold,  the  Father's  Son 
Himself  to  His  own  Altar  comes, 
dim  For  sinners  to  atone. 
p  Conscious  of  hidden  Deity, 

The  lowly  Virgin  brings        [doves, 
Her  new-born  Babe,  with  two  young 

Her  tender  offerings. 
mf  The  aged  Simeon  sees  at  last 

His  Lord  so  long  desired, 
cr  And  Anna  welcomes  Israel's  Hope, 

With  holy  rapture  fired. 
p  But  silent  knelt  the  Mother  blest 

Of  the  yet  silent  Word,         [heart, 
And,    pondering   all    things   in ,  her 

With  speechless  praise  adored.  . 
/  All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son, 
Ail  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 

While  endless  ages  run.   Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  are  suitable : 

449  The  God, Whom  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky. 

450  .Shall  we  not  love  t^ee,  Mother  dear. 

St.  fflattfjtas  tfje  8pogtlc. 

"And  they  gave  forth  their  lots  ;  and  the 
lot  fell  upon  Matthias  ;  and  he  was 

408  numl>ered  with  the  eleven  Apostles." 
mf  Bishop  of  the  souls  of  men, 

p  When  the  foeman 's  step  is  nigh, 
When  the  wolf  lays  v/ait  by  night 

For  the  lambs  continually, 
cr  Watch,  0  Lord,  about  us  keep, 
Guard  us,  Shepherd  of  the  sheep. 
p  When  the  hireling  flees  away. 

Caring  only  for  his  gold, 
And  the  gate  unguarded  stands 

At  the  entrance  to  the  fold, 
/Stand,  0  Lord,  Thv  flock  bfefore, 
Thou  the  Guardian,  Thou  the  Door, 


ST.  MATTHIAS 

rrjf  Lord,  Whose  guiding  finger  ruled 

In  the  casting  of  the  lot. 
That  Thy  Church  might  fill  the  throne 

Of  the  lost  Iscariot, 
p  In  our  trouble  ever  thus 
/  Stand,  good  Master,  nigh  to  us. 
mf  When  the  Saints  their  order  take 

In  the  New  Jerusalem, 
/  And  Matthias  stands  elect, 
p  Give  us  part  and  lot  with  him, 
cr  Wherein  Thine  own  dwelling-place 
We  may  witness  face  to  face.    Ainen. 

Ok  Annunciation  of  tfjc 
SlcssrtJ  Firgtn  fHarg. 

"Behold,  a  Virgin  (hall  be  with  child, 
arid  shall  bring  forth  a  Son,  and 
they  shall  call  His  XameEmmar,  uel, 
which  being  interpreted  is,  God  with 

409  ««■" 

/  Praise  we  the  Lord  this  day, 

This  day  so  long  foretold. 
Whose  promise  shone  with  cheering 

On  waiting  saints  of  old.  [ray  ' 

mf  The  Prophet  gave  the  sign 

For  faithful  men  to  read  ; 
A  Virgin,  born  of  David's  line, 

Shall  bear  the  promised  Seed. 

Ask  not  how  this  should  be, 

£But  worship  and  adore  : 
ike  her.  whom  Heaven 's  Majesty 

Came  down  to  shadow  o'er. 

Meekly  she  bow'd  her  head 

To  hear  the  gracious  word, 
mf  Man-,  the  pure  and  lowly  maid, 

The  favour'a  of  the  Lord." 

Blessed  shall  be  her  name 

In  all  the  Church  on  earth,     [came, 
Through  whom  that  wondrous  mercy 

The  Incarnate  Saviour's  birth. 

Jest-,  the  Virgin's  Sox, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  0>~e 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  are  suitable : 

449  The GoD.TThom  earth,  and  =^2.  and  sky. 

450  Shall  we  Dot  love  thee,  Mother  dear." 

St  iEarfc  tfjr  evangelist.     \ 

••  The  face  of  a  lion  on  the  right  tide."      > 

410 

mf  From  out  the  cloud  of  amber  light. 
Borne   on    the  whirlwind  from  the 
north.  [bright 

Four    living    creatures    wincrd   and 
Before  the  Prophet's  eye  came  forth. 

(  n 


THE  APOSTLE. 

/  The  voice  of  God  was  in  the  Four 
P  Beneath  that  awful  crystal  mist, 
cr  And  even-  wondrous  form  they  wore 
Foreshadow'd  an  Evangelist. 
/  The  lion-faced,  he  told  a'oroad 
The  strength  of  love,  the  strength  of 

faith  ; 
He  show'd  the  Almighty  Soy  of  God, 
The  Man  Divine  Who  won  by  death. 
0  Lion  of  the  Royal  Tribe. 
Strong  Sox  of  Gob,  and  strong  to  save, 
All  power  and  honour  we  ascribe 
To  l'hee  Who  only  makest  brave. 
m/Tor  strength  to  love,  for  will  to 

speak, 
/For  fierv  crowns  by  Martyrs  won. 
p  For  suffering  patience,  strong  and 

meek, 
/We  praise  Thee,  Lord,  and  Thee 

alone.    Amen. 

&t  3{tf)iUp  ano  St.  3amcs 
tfjc  apostles. 

"Philip  siith  unto  Him,  Lord,  shew  u$ 
the  Father  and  it  suficeth  vs.'' 

411  '' James,  a  servant  of  God.'' 

mf  There  is  one  Way,  and  only  one, 
Out  ot  our  gloom,  and  sin,  and  care. 
To  that  far  land  where  shines  no  sun 
Because  the  Face  of  God  is  there. 
There  is  one  Truth,  the  Truth  of  God, 
That  Christ  came  down  from  heaven 

to  show 
One  life  that  His  redeeming  Blood 
Has  won  for  all  His  saints  below. 
The  lore  from  Philip  once  conceal'd. 
We  know  its  fulness  now  in  Christ  ; 
In  Him  the  Father  is  reveald, 
And  all  our  longing  is  sufficed. 
And  still  unwavering  faith  holds  sure 
The  words  that  James  wrote  sternly 

down ; 
Except  we  labour  and  endure, 
We  cannot  win  the  heavenly  crown. 
/  0  Way  Divine,  through  gloom  and 

strife, 
Bring  us  Thy  Father's  Face  to  see  ; 
0  heavenlv  Truth,  0  precious  Life, 
p  At  last,  at  Lost,  we  rest  in  Thee. 

Amen. 

St.  Barnabas  tfje  gpostlr. 

"He  u-as   a  good  man,  and  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghos',  and  of  faith  ;  and  much 

412  I e',l'ie  wat  added  unto  the  Lord." 
^Brightly  did  the  lisht  Divine 
From  his  words  and  actions  shine, 
Whom   the    Twelve,   with   love    un- 

blamed. 
"Son  of  consolation  "  named. 


ST.  BARNABAS  THE  APOSTLE. 


Full  of  peace  and  lively  joy 
Sped  he  on  his  high  employ, 
By  his  mild  exhortinc  word 
Adding  many  to  the  Lord. 
p  Blessed  Spirit,  Who  didst  call 
Barnabas  and  holy  Paul, 
cr  And  didst  them  with  gifts  endue, 
Mighty  words  and  wisdom  true, 
mf  Grant  us,  Lord  of  life,  to  be 
By  their  pattern  full  of  Thee  ; 
cr  That  beside  them  we  mav  stand 
In  that  day  on  Christ's  right  Hand. 
Amen. 

"  loses,  who  by  the  Apostles  was  surnamed 
Barnabas,    which    is,    being    inter- 
413   preied,  The  son  of  consolation." 
mf  0  Son  of  God,  our  Captain  of  Sal- 
vation, 
Thyself    by   suffering    school'd   to 
human  grief,  [solation, 

cr  We  bless  Thee  for  Thy  sons  of  con- 
Who  follow  in  the  steps  of  Thee 
their  Chief ; 
mf  Those  whom  Thy  Spirit's  dread 
vocation  severs 
To  lead  the  vanguard  of  Thy  con- 
quering ho.it ; 
Whose  toilsome  years  are  spent  in 
brave  endeavours 
To  bear  Thy  saving  Name  from  coast 
to  coast ; 
/  Those  whose  bright   faith   makes 
feeble  hearts  grow  stronger, 
And  sends  fresh   warriors   to   the 
great  campaign,  [no  longer, 

p  Bids  the  lone  convert  feel  estranged 
cr  And  wins  the  sunder  d  to  be  one 

again ; 
mf  And  all  true  helpers,  patient,  kind, 
"   and  skilful, 

Who  shed   Thy   light    across   our 
darken'd  earth, 
Counsel  the  doubting,  and  restrain 

the  wilful, 
dim  e  cr  Soothe  the   sick  bed,    and 

share  the  children's  mirth. 
/  Such  was  Thy  Levite,  strong  in  self- 
oblation  [feet : 
To  cast  his  all  at  Thine  Apostles 
He  whose  new  name,  through  every 
Christian  nation, 
From  age  to  age  our  thankful  strains 
repeat. 
mf  Thus,   Lord,   Thy    Barnabas    in 
memory  keeping, 
Still  be  Thy  Church's  watchword, 
"  Comfort  ye;" 
Till  in  our  Father's  House  shall  end 

our  weeping, 
cr  And  all  our  wants  be  satisfied  in 
Thee.    Amen. 


(  117  ) 


£rje  pattbttg  of  &t.  Soljn 
iSapttgt. 


ynf  Lo  !  from  the  desert  homes, 

Where  he  hath  hid  so  long, 
The  new  Elias  comes, 

In  sternest  wisdom  strong ; 
cr    The  voice  that  cries 

Of  Christ  from  high 
dim  And  judgment  nigh 
From  opening  skies. 

mf  Your  God  e'en  now  doth  stand 

At  heaven's  opening  door ; 
His  fan  is  in  His  hand. 

And  He  will  muge  His  floor; 
/     The  wheat  He  claims 

And  with  Kim  stows, 
P        The  chaff  He  throws 
To  quenchless  flames. 

/Ye  haughty  mountains,  bow 

Your  sky-aspiring  heads ; 
p  Ye  valleys,  hiding  low, 
cr  Lift  up  your  gentle  meads : 
Make  His  way  plain 
Your  King  beiore, 
/         For  evermore 
He  comes  to  reign. 

mf  May  thy  dread  voice  around, 

Thou  harbinger  of  Light, 

On  our  dull  ears  still  sound, 

dim  Lest  here  we  sleep  in  night, 

Till  judgment  come, 

And  on  our  path 

Shall  burst  the  wrath, 

And  deathless  doom. 

mf  0  God,  with  love's  sweet  might, 

Who  dost  anoint  and  arm 
Christ's  soldier  for  the  fight 

With  grace  that  shields  from  harm 
/     Thrice  Blessed  Three, 
Heav'n's  endless  days 
Shall  sing  Thy  praise 
Eternally.    Amen. 


"  Behold,  J  will  send  My  messenger,  and 
he    shall    prepare    the  way   before 

415  *«•" 

mf  The  great  forerunner  of  the  morn, 
The  herald  of  the  Word,  is  born  : 
And  faithful  hearts  shall  never  fail 
With  thanks  and  praise  his  light  to 

hail. 
With  heavenly  message  Gabriel  came, 
That  John  should  be  that  herald's 

name, 
And  with  prophetic  utterance  told 
His  actions  great  and  manifold. 


THE  NATIVITY  OF  ST.  JOHN  BAPTIST. 


John,  still  unborn,  yet  gave  aright 
Hi;  v.itness  to  the  coming  Light  : 
cr  And  Christ,  the  Sun   of  all  the 

earth, 
Fulfill'd  that  witness  at  His  Birth. 

/  Of  woman-born  shall  never  be 
A  greater  Prophet  than  was  he, 
Whose  mighty  deeds  exalt  his  fame 
To  greater  than  a  Prophet's  name. 

M/But  why  should  mortal  accents 

raise  Tpraise  ? 

The   hymn    of   John   the    Baptist's 

.  or  e'er  his  course  was  run, 

Thus  spake  the  Father  to  the  Sox : 

p  "  Behold,  My  herald,  who  shall  go 
Before  Thy  Face  Thy  way  to  show, 
And  shine,   as   with   the   day-star's 

gleam. 
Before  Thine  own  eternal  beam." 

f  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
All  praise  Thee, 

Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.   Amen. 


"Sftmom  Peter  answered  and  Slid,  Thou 
art  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  litina 

417  «-*M 

/  "  Thoc  art  the  Christ.  0  Lord, 
j      The  Sox  of  God  most  high  I " 
For  ever  be  adored 
That  Name  in  earth  and  sky, 

dim  In  which,  though  mortal  strength 
may  fail, 

cr  The  Saints  of  God  at  last  prevail  1 

mf  oh,  surely  he  was  blest 
Wi:h  blessedness  unpriced. 
Who.  taught  of  God.  c  n 
The  Godhead  in  the  Christ  ! 

For  of  Thy  Church,  Lord,  Thou  didst 

Thy  Saint  a  true  foundation-st  5i:e. 
p  Thrice  was  he  put  to  shame, 
i      Thrice  did  the  dauntless  fall ; 

But,  oh,  that  look  that  cam? 
cr  From  out  the  judgment -hall ! 
It  pierced  and  broke  the  spell-bound 

heart. 
/And  foii'd  the  tempter's  sifting  art. 
p  Thrice  fallen,  thrice  restored  : 

The  bitter  lesson  learnt, 
cr  That  heart  for  Thee,  0  Lord, 

W  ith  triple  ardour  burnt. 
The  cross  he  took  he  laid  not  down 
Until  he  grasp 'd  the  Martyr's  crown. 
/  Oh,  bright  triumphant  faith  '. 

Oh,  courage  void  of  fears  ! 

Oh,  love  most  strong  in  death  '. 
p  Oh,  penitential  tears  I 

-•.-,  Lord,  keep  us  lest  we  fall 
And  make  us  go  where  Thou  shalt 
call.    Amen. 

£t.  Sanus  tfjt  Spastic. 

"He  killed  James,  the   brother  of  John, 
413  with  the  sword." 

mf  For  all  Thy  Saints,  a  noble  throng, 

Who  fell  by  fire  and  sword, 
Who  soon  were  call'd,  or  waited  long, 

We  praise  Thy  Name,  0  Lord  ; 
For  him  who  left  his  father's  side, 

Xor  linger'd  by  the  shore, 
p  When,  softer  than   the   weltering 
tide, 
Thy  summons  glided  o'er ; 
Who  stood  beside  the  maiden  deid, 
cr  Who  climb'd  the  mount  with  Thee, 
And  saw  the  glory  round  Thy  Head, 

One  of  Thy  chosen  three ; 
p  Who  knelt  beneath  the  olive  shade. 

Who  drank  Thy  cup  of  pain, 
And   pass'd   from   Herod's    flashing 
And  hearts  to  love  Thee  more.  blade 

Amen,    cr  To  see  Thy  Face  again. 
(  113  ) 


St.  13ttrr  t&e  apostfc. 

416  "Loves!  tkm  Mf*/* 

p  Forsaken-  once,  and  thrice  denied, 
cr  The  risen  Lord  gave  pardon  free, 
Stood  once  again  at  Pet  a 

And  askd  him,  (p)  "Lov'st  thou 
Me  I " 
How  ruanv  time;  with  faithless  word 
Have  we  denied  His  holy  Name, 
How  oft  forsaken  our  dear  Lord, 

And  shrunk  when  trial  came  '. 

mf  Saint  Peter,  when  the  cock  crew 

clear, 
Went  out,  and  wept  his  broken  faith  ; 
..a  rock  through  strife  and 
.  fear. 

He  served  his  Lord  till  death. 
p How  oft  his  cowardice  of  heart 
We  have  without  his  love  sincere, 
The  sin  without  the  sorrow's  smart, 
The  shame  without  the  tear  : 
mf  0  oft  forsaken,  oft  denied, 
Forgive  our  shame,  wash  out  our  sin ; 
Look  on  us  from  Thy  Father  s  side 
p     And  let  that  sweet  look  win. 

mf  Hear  when  we  call  Thee  from  the 

deep. 
Still  walk  beside  u;  on  the  shore, 
Give  hands  to  work,  (p)  arid  eyes  to 

weep, 


ST.  JAMES  THE  APOSTLE. 


mf  Lord,  give  us  grace,  and  give  us 
Like  him  to  leave  behind  [love, 

Earth's  cares  and  joys,  and  look  above 
With  true  and  earnest  mind. 

So  shall  we  learn  to  drink  Thy  cup. 
So  meek  and  firm  be  found,         [up 

cr  When  Thou  shalt  come  to  take  us 
Where  Thine  elect  are  crown'd. 

Amen,  j 

St.  Barttolomcfo  tfje  apostle. 

"  The  Lord  hnoweth  them  that  are  His," 

419 

rn/KiKo  of  Saints,   to  Whom  the 
number 

Of  Thy  starry  host  is  known, 
Many  a  name,  by  man  forgotten, 

Lives  for  ever  round  Thy  Throne  ', 
Lights,  which  earth-born  mists  have 

darken'd, 
cr  There  are  shining  full  and  clear. 
Princes  in  the  court  of  Heaven, 
dim  Nameless,  unremember'd  here. 


mf  In  the  roll  of  Thine.  . 

One  there  stands,  Bartholomew, 
He  for  whom  to-day  we  offer, 

Year  by  vear,  our  praises  due : 
P  How  he  toil'd  for  Thee  and  suffer'd 

None  on  earth  can  now  record  ; 
cr  All  his  saintlv  life  i>  hidden 

In  the  knowledge  of  his  Lord. 

m.fWas  it  he,  beneath  the  fig-tree 

Seen  of  Thee,  and  guileless  found  ; 
ie  who  saw  the  good  lie  long'd  for 

Rise  from  Naz^  reth's  1  >arren  ground; 
He  who  met  his  risen  Master 

On  the  shore  of  Galilee  ; 
He  to  whom  the  Word  was  spoken, 

"  Greater  things  thou  yet  shalt  see  ?  " 

P  None  can  tell  us  ;  (cr)  all  is  written 

In  the  Lamb's  great  book  of  life, 
All  the  faith,  and  prayer,  and  patience, 

All  the  toi!i;._'.  and  the  strife  ; 
/There  are  told  Thy  hidden  treasures; 
;-  Number  us,  O  Lord,  with  them, 
cr  When  Th>>u  makest  up  the  jewels 
/  Of  Thy  living  Diadem.    Amen. 

&t.-' JBaityfto  tije  gpostle. 

"  Lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures   in 
420  heaven." 

mf  Dear  Lord,  on  this  Thy  servant's 

day. 
Who  left  for  Thee  the  cold  and  mart, 
Who    heard   Thee   whisper,    "  Come 

away," 
And  foilow'd  with  a  single  heart, 

(  119    ) 


Give  us,  amid  earth's  weary  moil, 
And  wealth  for  which  men  cark  and 

care, 
'Mid  fortune's  pride,  and  need's  wild 

toil, 
And  broken  hearts  in  purple  rare, 

Give  us  Thy  grace  to  rise  above 
The  glare  of  this  world's  smelting  fires ; 
Let  God's  great  love  put  out  the  love 
Of  gold,  and  gain,  and  low  desires. 

p  Still,  like  a  breath  from  scented  lime 
Borne  into   rooms  where  sick  men 

faint, 
His  voice  comes  floating  thro'  all  time, 
Thine  own  Evangelist  and  Saint. 

cr  Still  sweetly  rings  the  Gospel  strain 
Of  golden  store  that  knows  not  rust : 
/  The  love  of  Chbtst  is  more  than  gain, 
And  heavenly  crowns  than  yellow  dust. 
Amen. 

St.  fHtcfjacI  an*  all  8ngete. 

"  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts  ;  ye 
servants  of  His  that  do  His  plea- 

421  «"." 

/  Praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above. 
Binding  earth  and  Heav'n  in  love  ; 
All  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Worship  His  dread  sovereignty. 

mf  Seraphim  His  praises  sing, 

<  hembim  on  f^un'old  wing, 
Thrones,  Dominions.  Princes,  Powers, 
Marshall'd  Might  that  never  cowers. 

Speeds  the  Archangel  from  His  Face, 
Bearing  messages  of  grace  ; 
Ansel  hosts  His  words  fulfil, 
Ruling  nature  by  His  Will. 

Yet  on  man  they  joy  to  wait, 
All  that  bright  celestial  state, 
For  in  Man  their  Lord  they  see, 
Christ,  the  Incarnate  Deity. 

dim  On  the  Throne  their  Lord  Who 

died 
cr  Sits  in  Manhood  glorified : 
p  Where  His  people  faint  below 
cr  Angels  count  it  joy  to  go. 

mf  Oh,  the  depths  of  joy  Divine 
Thrilling  through  those  Orders  nine, 
When  the  lost  are  found  again, 
When  the  banish 'd  come  to  reign  I 


Now  in  faith,  in  hope,  in  love, 
We  will  join  the  choirs  above, 
f  Praising,  with  the  heavenlv  Host, 
I  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 


ST.  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 


"There  was  war  in  heaven  ,-  Michael  and 
hit  anrjel*  fought  ajainst  the  drag- 
on,- and  the  dragon  fought  and  his 

422  <*n9ei*-" 

f  Christ,    in    highest    Heav'n    en- 
throned. 

Equal  of  the  Father's  Might, 
By  pure  spirits,  trembling,  owned, 

God  of  God,  and  Light  of  Light, 
Thee  'mid  Angel  hosts  we  sing, 
Thee  then-  Maker  and  their  King. 

wi/AH  who  circling  round  adore  Thee, 
All  who  bow  before  Thv  Throne, 

Burn  with  flaming  zeal  before  Thee, 
Thy  behest;,  to  carry  down; 

To  and  fro,  'twixt  earth  and  Heaven, 

Speed  they  each  on  errands  given. 


Who  of  old  in  war  victorious 

Did  the  Dragon's  fierceness  tame ; 
Who  with  might  invincible 
Thrust  the  rebel  down  to  hell 

m/ Strong  to  aid  the  sick  and  dying, 
Call'd  from  Heav'n  they  swiftly  fly, 
Grace  Divine  and  strength  supplying 
p  In  their  mortal  agony  : 
Souls  released  from  bondage  here 
Safe  to  Paradise  they  bear. 

/  To  the  Father  praise  be  given 
By  the  unfailen  Angel-host, 

Who  in  His  great  war  have  striven 
With  the  legions  of  the  lost ; 

Equal  praise  in  hi  .'host  Heav'n 

To  the  Soif  and  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 


"  Hlien  the  morning  s'ars  sang  together, 
and  all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for 

423  }°9'a 

/Stars  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously 

bright, 
Fill  u  with  celestial  virtu3  and  light, 
These   that,  where  night  never   fol- 

loweth  day, 
■p  Raise  the  "Trisagion"*  ever  and 

aye: 

mf  These  are  Thy  ministers,  these  dost 

Thou  own, 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth,  nearest  Thy 

Throne ; 
These  are  Thy  messengers,  these  dost 

Thou  send. 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones !  man  to 

de'fend. 

*  In  Greek,  from  which  this  Hymn  is 
translated,  "  Trisacion  "  is  the  sume  as 
the  Latin  "  Tersaac:u»  "'  and  the  English 
"  Thrice-Holy. 


These  keep  the  guard  amidst  Salem's 

dear  bowers. 
Thrones,  Principalities,  Virtues,  and 

Powers, 
Where,  with  the  Living  Ones,  mystical 

Four, 
Cherubim,    Seraphim   (p)    bow   and 

adore. 
mf  Then,  when  the  earth  was  first 

poised  in  mid  space, 
Then,  when  the  planets  first  sped  on 

their  race, 
Then,  when  were  ended  the  six  days' 

employ, 
/Then  ad  the  Sons  of  God  shouted 

for  joy. 
mf  Still  let  them  succour  us ;  still  let 

them  fight, 
Lord  of  Angelic  hosts,  battling  for 

right ; 
Till,  where  their  anthems  they  cease- 
lessly pour, 
We  with  the  Angels  may  (p)  bow  and 

adore.    Amen. 


"Are    they   not   all   ministering  spirits, 
sent  forth  to  minister  for  them  who 
424   *haU  &«  heirs  of salvation  f  " 

?;jt"They  come,  God's  messengers  of 

l#ve. 
They  come  from  realms  of peace  above, 
From  homes  of  never-lading  light, 
From  blissiul  mansions  ever  bright. 

They  come  to  watch  around  us  here, 
To  soothe  our  sorrow,  cairn  our  fear : 
Ye  heavenly  guides,  speed  not  away, 
God  wiileth  you  with  us  to  stay. 

p  But  chiefly  at  its  journey's  end 
'Tis  yours  the  spirit  to  befriend, 
And  whisper  to  the  faithful  heart, 
rallpp  "0  Christian  soul,  in  peace 

depart." 
p  Blest  Jbstj,  Thou  Whose  groans  and 

tears 
Have  sanctified  frail  nature's  fears, 
To  earth  in  bitter  sorrow  weigh 'd, 
Thou  didst  not  scorn  Thine  Angel's 

aid; 


fTo  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sow, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  0>"E, 
From  ail  above  and  all  below 
Let  joyful  praise  unceasing  flow. 

Amen. 

These  Hymns  on  the  ministry  of  Angela 
mag  be  sung,  if  desired,  at  othtr  timet. 


ST.  LUKE  THE  EVANGELIST. 


St.  Eufo  tfje  (£uangrlist. 

"  7Vie  brother,  whose  praise  is  in  the 

425  gospel." 

f  What  thanks  and  praise  to  Thee  we 
0  Priest  and  .Sacrifice  Divine,  [owe, 
For  Thy  dear  Saint  through  whom 

we  know 
So  many  a  gracious  Word  of  Thine ; 
»n/Whom  Thou  didst  choose  to  tell 

the  tale 
Of  all  Thy  Manhood's  toils  and  tears, 
And  tor  a  moment  lift  the  veil 
That  hides   Thy  Boyhood' 

years. 
p  How  many  a  soul  with  guilt  op- 

press'd 
cr  Has  learn'd  to  hear  the  joyful  sound 
In  that  sweet  tale  of  sin  confess'd, 
The   Father's   love,    the   lost  and 

found ! 
p  How  many  a  child  of  sin  and  shame 
cr  Has  refuge  found  from  guilty  fears 
Through  her,  who  to  the  Saviour  came 
With  costly  ointments  and  with  tears  '. 
mf  What  countless  worshippers  have 
In  lowly  fane  or  lofty  choir,  [sung, 
The  song  that  loosed  the  silent  tongue 
Of  him  who  was  the  Baptist's  sire  1 
cr  And  still  the  Church  through  all 

her  days 
Uplifts  the  strains  that  never  cease, 
The  Blessed  Virgin's  hymn  of  praise, 
p  The  aged  Simeon's  words  of  peace. 
/O  happy  Saint !  whose  sacred  page, 
So  rich  in  words  of  truth  and  love, 
Pours  on  the  Church  from  age  to  age 
w/This  healing  unction  from  above  ; 
The  witness  of  the  Saviour's  life, 
The  great  Apostle's  chosen  friend 
p  Through  weary  years  of  tod  and 

strife, 
cr  And  still  found  faithful  to  the  end. 
mf  So  grant  us,  Loud,  like  him  to  live, 
Beloved  by  man,  approved  by  Thee, 
Till  Thou  at  last  the  summons  give, 
And  we,  with  him,  Thy  Face  shall  see. 
Amen. 

St.  Simon  ano  St.  Suae, 
apostles. 

"Just  and  true  are  Thy  ways,  Thou  King 

426  of  Saints." 

to/Thou  Who  sentest  Thine  Apostles 

Two  and  two  before  Thy  Face, 
Partners  in  the  night  of  toiling, 

Heirs  together  of  Thy  crrace, 
Throned    at    length,    their   labours  I 
ended, 
Each  in  his  appointed  place ; 

it 


/  Praise  to  Thee  for  those  Thy  cham- 
pions 

Whom  our  hymns  to-day  proclaim  ; 
mf  One.   whose   zeal   by    Thee    en- 
lighten'd 

Burn'd  anew  with  nobler  flame  ; 
One,  the  kinsman  of  Thy  Childhood, 

Brought  at  last  to  know  Thy  Name. 
/  Praise  to  Thee  !  Thy  fire  within  them 

Spake    in    love,    and  wrought    in 
power  ; 
Seen  in  mighty  signs  and  wonders 

In  Thy  Church's  morning  hour; 
Heard  in  tones  of  sternest  warning 

When  the  storms  began  to  lower. 
p  Once  again  those  storms  are  break- 
ing ; 

Hearts  are  failing,  love  grows  cold  ; 
Faith  is  darken 'd,  sin  abounding ; 

Grievous  wolves  assail  Thy  fold : 
cr  Save  us,  Lord,  our  One  Salvation  : 

Save  the  Faith  reveal'd  of  old. 
mf  Call  the  erring  by  Thy  pity ; 

Warn  the  tempted  by  Thy  tear  ; 
Keep  us  true  to  Thine  allegiance, 

Counting  life  itself  less  dear, 
cr  Standing  firmer,  holding  faster, 
dim  As  we  see  the  end  draw  near, 
mf  Till,  with  holy  Jude  and  Simon 

And  the  thousand  faithful  more, 
We,  the  good  confession  witness'd 

And  the  lifelong  conflict  o'er, 
cr  On  the  sea  of  fire  and  crystal 

Stand,  and  wonder,  [p]  and  adore. 
/God  the  Father,  great  and  won- 
drous 

In  Thy  works,  to  Thee  be  praise ; 
King  of  Saints,  to  Thee  be  glory, 

Just  and  true  in  all  Thy  ways ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  from  Both  proceeding, 

Holy  Ghost,  through  endless  days. 
Amen. 

911  Saints'  Dau. 

"What  are   these  which  are  arrayed  in 
white    robes/    and    whence    came 
427   theiJr' 

mf  Who  are  these  like  stars  appear- 
ing, [stand  ? 
These,  before   God's   Throne  who 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing, 
Who  are  ail  this  glorious  band? 
Alleluia,  hark  !  they  sing, 
/     Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 
mf  Who  are  these  in  dazzling  bright- 
ness, 
Clothed  in  God's  own  righteousness. 
These,  whose  robes  of  purest  whiteness 
Shall  their  lustre  stnl  possess, 
Still   untouch'd   by    time's   rude 
hand  ?  [band  ? 
Whence  came   all    this  glorious 
:l  ) 


ALL  SAINTS'  DAY. 


/  These  are  they  who  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honour  long, 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 
Following  not  the  sinful  throng : 
These, who  well  the  fight  sustam'd, 
Triumph  by  tne  Lamb  have  gain'd. 
p  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were 
riven. 
Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried, 
Who  in  prayer  full  oft  have  striven 

With  the  God  they  glorified ; 
cr   Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 

God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 
?nf  These,  the  Almighty  contemplat- 
ing. 
Did  as  priests  before  Him  stand, 
Soul  and  body  always  waiting 

Day  and  night  at  His  command  : 
/      Now  in  God's  most  holy  place 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  Face. 
Amen. 

"  That  they  may  rest  from  their  labours." 

423 

mf  The  Saints  of  God  !  their  conflict 

past. 
And  life  s  long  battle  won  at  last, 
No  more  they  need   the   shield   or 

sword, 
They  cast  them  down   before  their 

Lord: 
cr  0  happy  Saints  !  for  ever  blest, 
p  At  Jesus'  feet  how  safe  your  rest ! 
m/The  Saints  of  God  1  then-  wander- 
ings done, 
No  more  their  weary  course  they  run, 
No  more  they  faint,  no  more  they  fall, 
No  foes  oppress,  no  fears  appal ; 
cr  0  happy  Saints  !  for  ever  blest, 
p  In  that  dear  home  how  sweet  your 

rest! 
mf  The  Saints  of  God  !  life's  voyage 

o'er. 
Safe  landed  on  that  blissful  shore, 
No  stormy  tempests  now  they  dread, 
No  roaring  billows  lift  their  head : 
cr  0  happy  Saints !  for  ever  blest, 
p  In  that  calm  haven  of  your  rest  I 
The  Saints  of  God  their  vigil  keep 
While  yet  then-  mortal  bodies  sleep, 
cr  Till  from  the  dust  they  too  shall  rise 
And  soar  triumphant  to  the  skies  : 
/  0  happy  Saints  !  rejoice  and  sing ; 
He  quickly  comes,  your  Lord  and 

King. 
mf  0  God  of  Saints,  to  Thee  we  cry  ; 
O  Saviour,  plead  for  us  on  hieh  ; 
O  Holy  Ghost,  our  Guide  and  Friend, 
p  Grant  us  Thy  grace  till  life  shall  end ; 
cr  That  with  all  Saints  our  rest  may  be 
/  In  that  bright  Paradise  with  Thee. 
Amen. 
(1 


'•And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  tun, 
neither  of  the  moon,  to  shine  in  it ; 
for  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it, 

429  <*nd  the  Lamb  is  (he  Light  thereof" 
mf  0  Heavenxy  Jerusalem, 

Of  everlasting  halls, 
cr  Thrice  blessed  are  the  people 
dim  Thou  storest  in  thy  walls. 
/  Thou  art  the  golden  mansion, 

Where  Saints  for  ever  sine. 
The  seat  of  God's  own  chosen, 

The  palace  of  the  King. 
p  There  God  for  ever  sitteth, 
cr    Himself  of  all  the  Crown  ; 
The  Lamb,  the  Light  that  shineth, 

And  never  goeth  down. 
P  Nought  to  this  seat  approacheth 

Their  sweet  peace  to  molest ; 
/  They  sing  their  God  for  ever. 

Nor  day  nor  night  they  rest. 
m/Sure  hope  doth  thither  lead  us  ; 

Our  longings  thither  tend  ; 
cr  May  short-lived  toil  ne'er  daunt  us 

For  joys  that  cannot  end. 
/  To  Christ  the  Sun  that  lightens 

His  Church  above,  below, 
To  Father,  and  to  Spirit, 

Ad  things  created  bow.    Amen. 

The  Hymns  for  this  Festival  may  be  used 

on  other  days. 

lite  following  Hymns  are  suitable  for  thii 

Festival  : 

222  Ten  thousand  times  tea  thousand. 

223  Jerusalem  the  golden. 
233  Jerusalem  on  high. 

235  Oh.what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 

435  Lo!  round  the  Throne,  a  glorious  band. 

436  Hark  !  the  sound  of  holy  voices. 

438  Hott  bright  those  glorious  spirits  shine! 
U7  Soldiers,  who  are  Christ's  below. 

Jf&ftfraTji  of  apostles. 

"And  the  wall  of  the  city  had  twelve 
foundations,  and  in  them  the  names 

430  °f tiie  twelve  Apostles  of  the  Lamb." 
f  Th'  eternal  gifts  of  Christ  the  King, 
The  Apostles'  glory,  let  us  sing ; 
And  all,  with  hearts  of  gladness,  raise 
Due   hymns   of  thankful  love   and 

praise. 

For  they  the  Church's  Princes  are, 
I  Triumphant  Leaders  in  the  war, 

In  heavenly  courts  a  warrior  band, 
j  True  lights  to  lighten  every  land, 
i  mf  Theirs  is  the  steadfast  faith  of 

Saints, 
j  And  hope  that  never  yields  nor  faints. 
i  And  love  of  Christ  in  perfect  glow 

That  lavs  the  prince  of  this  world  low- 
22) 


FESTIVALS  OF  ArOSTLES. 


In  them  the  Father's  glorv  shone, 
In  them  the  Will  of  God  the  Sow, 
In  them  exults  the  Holy  Ghost, 
cr  Through  them  rejoice  the  heavenly 

Host. 
p  To  Thee,  Redeemer,  now  we  cry, 
That  Thou  wouldst  join  to  them  on 

high 
Thy  servants,  who  this  grace  implore, 
mf  For  ever  and  for  evermore.  Amen. 

'■'  Their  sotmd  went  into  all  the  earth,  and 
their  words  unto  the   ends  of  the 
431    «orld» 
mf  Disposer  Supreme, 

And  Judge  of  the  earth, 
Who  choosest  for  Thine 

The  weak  and  the  poor; 
To  frail  earthen  vessels 

And  things  of  no  worth 
Entrusting  Thy  riches 
Which  aye  shall  endure ; 
p     Those  vessels  soon  fail, 

Thouch  full  of  Thy  light, 
And  at  Thy  decree 
Are  broken  and  gone  ; 
cr   Thence  brightly  appeareth 
Thy  truth  in  its  might, 
As  through  the  clouds  riven 
The  lightnings  have  shone. 
/     Like  clouds  are  they  borne 
To  do  Thy  great  Will, 
And  swift  as  the  winds 
About  the  world  go ; 
The  Word  with  His  wisdom 
Their  spirits  doth  till. 


Their  sound  goeth  forth, 

"Christ  Jesus  the  Lord; 
Then  Satan  doth  fear, 

His  citadels  fall: 
As  when  the  dread  trumpets 

Went  forth  at  Thy  Word, 
And  one  long  blast  shattered 

The  Canaanite's  wall. 
0  loud  be  their  trump, 

And  stirring  their  sound 
mf  To  rouse  us,  0  Lord, 

From  slumber  of  sin  ; 
The  lights  Thou  hast  kindled 

In  darkness  around, 
0  may  they  illumine 

Our  spirits  within. 
f     All  lion  our  and  praise. 

Dominion  and  might, 
To  God,  Three  in  One, 

Eternally  be, 
Who  round  us  hath  shed 

His  own  marvellous  light, 
And  call'd  us  from  darkness 

His  glory  to  see.    Amen. 


"  Ye  also  shall  sit  upon  twelve  fhron-s, 
432   judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel." 

mf  Captains  of  the  saintly  band, 
Lights  who  lighten  everv  land, 
Princes  who  with  Jesus  dwell, 
Judges  of  His  Israel, 

On  the  nations  sunk  in  night 
Ye  have  shed  the  Gospel  light ; 
crSin  and  error  ilee  away, 
Truth  reveals  the  promised  day. 

mf  Not  by  warrior's  spear  and  sword. 

Not  by  art  of  human  word, 
p  Preaching  but  the  Cross  of  shame, 
crRebel  hearts  for  Christ  ye  tame. 

p  Earth,  that  long  in  sin  and  pain 
Groan  d  in  Satan's  deadly  chain, 

/  Now  to  serve  its  God  is  free 
In  the  law  of  liberty. 

mf  Distant  lands  with  one  acclaim 
Tell  the  honour  of  your  name, 
Who.  wherever  man  has  trod, 
Teach  the  mysteries  of  God. 

/  Glory  to  the  TnREE  in  One 
While  eternal  ages  run, 
Who  from  deepest  shades  of  night 
Call'd  us  to  His  glorious  light.  Amea 


jftsfi&als  of  fflftattserfefo 

"Beheld  upon  the  mountains  the  feet  of 
him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that 
433  publisheth peace" 
mf  Behold  the  messengers  of  Christ, 

Who  bear  to  every  place 
The  uhyeil'd  nays  U  ries  of  God, 

The  Gospel  of  His  grace. 

p  The  things  thro'  mists  and  shadows 
By  holy  prophets  seen,  [dim 

cr  In  the  lull  light  of  day  they  saw 
With  not  a  cloud  between. 

jaWliat  Christ,  True  Man,  divinely 
wrought, 

What  God  in  Manhood  bore  [words 
m/Thev  wrote,  as  God  inspired,  in 

That  live  for  evermore. 

Although  in  space  and  time  apart. 

One  Spirit  ruled  them  all ; 
And  in  their  sacred  pages  still 

We  hear  that  Spirit's  call. 

/To  God,  the  Blessed  Three  in  One, 

Be  glorv,  praise,  and  might, 
Who  call'd  us  from   the  shades  of 
death 
To  His  own  glorious  light.   Amen. 
I  123  ) 


FESTIVALS  OF  EVANGELISTS. 


"And  a  river  went  out  of  Eden  to  water 

the  garden  ;  and  from  thence  it  wax 

434  I'^rted,  and  became  into four  heads." 

mf  Come,   pure  hearts,  hi   sweetest 

measures 
Sing  of  those  who  spread  the  treasures 

In  the  holy  Gospel  shrined; 
lings  o:  salvation, 
p  Peace  on  earth,  their  proclamation, 
cr  Love  from  Goi»  to  lost  mankind. 
m/See  the  Rivers  four  that  gladden 
"With  their  streams  the  better  Eden 

Planted  hy  our  Lord  most  dear  : 
/Christ  the  Fountain,  [mf]  these  the 

wab 
/Brink,  0  Sion's  sons  and  daughters, 

Drink  and  find  salvation  here. 
m/Othat  we  Thy  truth  confessing, 
And  thy  holy  Word  possessing, 

Jkbd,  may  Thy  love  adore; 
Unto  Thee  our  voices  raising. 


"After  thu  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a  great  multi- 
tude, which  no  man  could  number, 
of  all  nation*  and  kindreds  and 
people  and  tongues.,  stood  before  the 
throne  and  before  the  Lamb  clothed 
with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their 

436    hands.-' 

f  Hark  :  the  sound  of  holv  voices, 
Chanting  at  the  crystal  sea, 

P  Alleluia,  ( 1')  Alleluia, 

ff  Alleluia.  Lord,  to  Thee  : 

p  Multitude,  which  none  can  number, 

er  Like  the  stars  in  glory  stands, 

in  white  apparel,  holding 
Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 

""'Patriarch,  and  holy  Prophet. 
«  ho  prepared  the  way  of  Christ, 

King,  Apostle.  Saint,  Confessor, 
and  Evangelist 

p  Saintly  Maiden,  godly  Matron, 

crWidows  wi;o  'nave  watch'd  to  prayer, 


cz-fhee  ft-ithalirilvraiii^in'd  praisin;'     /  J'"-in'd  in  holy  concert,  singing 
To  the  Lord  of  alh  are  there. 


Ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 
The  Hymn  Xo.  126,  Parts  2  and  3,  may  be 
used   on   the   Festivals    of   . 

eat    Eaeteiduy    and 
Triidij  5 


p  Thev  have  come  from  tribulation. 
And   have  wash'd  their  robes  hi 
Blood, 
Wash'd  them  in  the  Blood  of  Jest-s  ; 
cr  Tried  they  were,  and   firm   they 
stood ; 
i  p  Mock'd,    imprison'd,    stoned,    tor- 
mented, 

"  Therefore  are  they  before  the  throne  cf         Sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword, 

God,  and  te-xe  Him  day  and  niyht     cr  They  have  conquer  d   death    and 
435    in  His  temple." 


festivals  of  fHarisrc  arOj  otfjcr 
ftolg  Sags. 


Satan 
f  Ey  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 


/  Lo !  round  the  Throne,  a  glorious     , 

"  f  Uins  Marclnng  with  Thy  Cross  their 

nntleaa myriads stand,        ^.})Cir[lier'  j.  ■       i_.j  r  n 

(if  everv  touL-u-  redeem   :  -  -  ,:-  lV:  triumph  d  following 

Thee,  theCaptam  of  salvation, 

Thee  their  Saviour  and  ti. 
don  Harm  Gladlv,  Lord,  with  Thee 
-  ifferid; 
Gladly,  Lord,  with  Tliee  they  died, 
And  hy  death  (cr)  to  life  immortal 

They  were  horn,  and  g:  ■: 
ff  Un  'g  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly 
glory, 

ey  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Hoiy  bliss  and  infinite ;      [for  ever. 
p  Harm  Love  and  peace  they  taste 
cr  And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  Beatific  Vision 
Of  the  Blessed  Trinity. 


P  Thr  -. ngfa  tribulation  great  they  crime: 
cv  They  bore  the  cross,  dc 

shame  ; 
From  all  their  labours  now  they  rest, 
In  God's  eternal  glory    I 
wi/They  see  their  Saviour  face  to  face, 

the  triumphs  of  His  grace : 
/"Him  day  and  night  the] 

praise. 
To  Him  the  loud  thanksgiving  raise : 
^"'Worthy    the    Lamb,   for  sinners 

slain,  [reign  : 

Through  endless  years  to  live  and 
p>  Thou  hast  redeem'd  u  by  Thy  Hood, 
/And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to 

God." 
mfO  may  we  tread  the  sacred  road 

-     :its  and  hoiy  Martyrs  trod  ; 
Waae  to  the  end  the  glorious  strife, 


/God  of  God,  the  One-begotten, 

Ltokt  of  Light,  Emmanuel. 
In  Whose  Bodyjoin'd  together 

j      All:.  -dwell; 

p  Pour  upon  us  of  Thy  fulness, 
cr  That  we  may  for  evermore 


/And  win,  like  them,  a  crown  of  life.   \  Gun  the  Father.  God  the  Sox,  ana 
Amen.         God  the  Holy  Ghost  adore.  Amen. 
(Ui) 


FESTIVALS  OF  MARTYRS  AND  OTHER  KOLY  DAYS. 


"  Compulsed   about  with  so  great  a  cloud 

437  of  witnesses." 

f  For  all  the  Saints  who  from  their 

labours  rest. 
Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world 

confess'd, 
Thy  Name,  0  Jesu,  be  for  ever  blest. 

Alleluia ! 
Thou  wast  their  Rock,  their  Fortress, 

and  their  Might : 
Thou,    Lord,  their   Captain  in    the 


O  mav  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and 

bold. 
Fight  as  the  Saints  who  nobly  fought 

of  old, 
And    win,    with  them,    the   victor's 

crown  of  gold.  Alleluia  ! 

mf  0  blest  communion !  fellowship 

Divino ! 
We  feebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine; 
cr  Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are 

Thine.  Alleluia ! 

p  And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the 

warfare  long, 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph- 

song. 
cr  And  hearts  are  brave  again   and 

arms  are  strong.         Alleluia  ! 

m/The  golden  evening  brightens  in 

the  west ; 
Soon,  soon  lo  faithful  warriors  comes 

their  rest : 
j)  Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the 

blest.  Alleluia ! 

/But  lo!   there  breaks  a  yet  more 

glorious  'lav : 
The  Saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright 

array : 
The  King  of  glory  passes  on  His  way. 

Alleluia ! 
ff  From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from 

ocean's  farthest  coast. 
Through,  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the 

countless  host, 
Singing  to  Father,  Sox,  and  Holy 

Ghost.  Alleluia !    Amen. 

"These  ire  they  which  came  out  of  pre  it 
tribulation,  and  have  washed  their 
robet,  and  made  them  white  in  the 

43g   Btodef  the  Lamb." 

/How  bright  these  glorious  spirits 

shine '. 
mf  Whence  all  their  white  array? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  ? 


p  Lo  !  these  are  they  from  sufferings 
great 
Who  came  to  realms  of  light ;  . 
cr  And  in  the  Blood  of  Christ  have 
wash'd 
Those  robes  that  shine  so  bright. 
/  Now   with    triumphal  palms  they 
Before  the  Throne  on  high,    [stand 
And  serve  the  God  they  love  amidst 

The  glories  of  the  sky. 
n?/Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no  more, 

Nor  suns  with  scorching  ray ; 
cr  God  is  their  Sun,  Whose  cheering 
DilFu.se  eternal  day.  [beams 

m/The  Lamb,  Which  dwells  amidst 
the  Throne, 
Shall  o'er  them  still  preside, 
p  Feed     them     with     nourisliment 

Divine, 
cr  And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 
p  'Midst  pastures  green  He'll  lead  His 
flock, 
Where  living  streams  appear : 
cr  And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 
I      Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 
:  /  To  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
j  Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
1      And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 

"  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  lay  li/Al  on 
439  eternal  life." 

f  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 

A  Kingly  crown  to  gain ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar  ! 

Y/ho  follows  in  His  train? 
m  f  Y  no  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 
/  Triumphant  over  pain, 
P  Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
/  He  follows  in  His  train. 
mf  The  Martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave  ; 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
cr  And  call'd  on  Him  to  save. 
dim  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain,  [tongue 
mf  He  pray'd  for  them  thnt  did  the 
/  Who  follows  in  his  train  ?  [wrong ; 
A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came, 
Twelve   valiant    Saints,    their   hope 
they  knew, 

And  inock'd  the  cross  and  flame. 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandish'd  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane,  [to  feel  ; 

p  They  bnw'd  their  necks,  the  death 
f  Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 
A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid. 
Around  the  Saviour  s  Throne  rejoice 

In  robes  of  light  array'd. 


FESTIVALS  OF  MARTYRS  AND  OTHER  HOLY  DAYS. 
They    climb'd  the  steep  ascent,  of 

Heav'n 
mf  Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain  ; 
p  0  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train.    Anien. 


"  They  were  stoned,  they  were  tecum  asun- 
der, were  tempted,  were  slain  with 
the  sword;  .  .  .  being  destitute, 
afflicted,  tormented  ;   of  whom  the 

440  u'orld  was  not  worthy." 

wi/Blessed  feasts  of  blessed  Martyrs, 

Holy  days  of  holy  men, 
With  affection's  recollections 

Greet  we  your  return  again. 
/Worthy  deeds  they  wrought   and 
wonders, 

Worthy  of  the  Name  they  bore ; 
We  with  meetest  praise  ami  sweetest 

Honour  them  for  evermore. 
mf  Faith  prevailing,  hope  unfailing, 

Jesus  loved  with  single  heart— 
/Thus  thev  glorious  and  victorious 

Bravely  bore  the  Martyr's  part. 
>n/Rack'd  with    torture,    haled    to 
slaughter, 

Fire,  and  axe,  and  murderous  sword, 
/  Chains  and  prison,  foes'  derision 

They  endured  for  Christ  the  Lord. 

p  So  they  pass'd  through  pain  and 
sorrow, 

Till  they  sank  in  death  to  rest ; 
cr  Earth's  rejected,  God's  elected, 

Gain'd  a  portion  with  the  blest. 
m/By  contempt  of  worldly  pleasures, 

And  by  deeds  of  valour  done, 
/  They  have  reach'd  the  land  of  Angels, 

And  with  them  are  knit  in  one. 
Made  co-heirs  with  Christ  in  glory, 

His  celestial  bliss  they  share : 
p  May  they  now  before  Him  bending 

Kelp  us  onward  by  their  prayer  ; 
That,  this  weary  life  completed, 

And  its  fleeting  trials  past, 
/We  may  win  eternal  glory 

In  our  Father's  home  at  last. 

Amen. 

"Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted 
for  righteousness'  sake ;   Ur  theirs 

441  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

f  Let  our  Choir  new  anthems  raise, 
Wake  the  song  of  gladness ; 

God  Himself  to  joy  and  praise 
Turns  the  Martyrs'  sadness  : 

Bright  the  day  that  won  their  crown, 
Open'd  Heaven's  bright  portal, 

dim  As  they  laid  the  mortal  down 

cr  To  put  on  the  immortal. 


mf  Never  flinch'd  they  from  the  flame. 

From  the  torture  never ; 
Vain  the  foeman's  sharpest  aim, 

Satan's  best  endeavour : 
crFor  by  faith  they  saw  the  land 

Deck'd  in  all  its  glory, 
/  Where  triumphant  now  they  stand 

With  the  victor's  story. 
Up  and  follow,  Christian  men  ! 

Press  through  toil  and  sorrow ; 
Spurn  the  night  of  fear,  and  then, 

Oh,  the  glorious  morrow ! 
mf  Who  will  venture  on  the  strife  ? 
/  Blest  who  first  begin  it : 
?;>/ Who  will  grasp  the  land  of  life  ? 
ff  Warriors,  up  and  win  it !    Amen. 

"  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  tempta- 
tion, for  when  he  is  tried  he  shall 
442   rece ive  tfte  crown  of  life." 
m  f  0  God,  Thv  soldiers'  great  Reward.  I 
Their  Portion,  Crown,  and  faithful 

Lord, 
From  all  transgressions  set  us  free 
Who  sing  Thy  Martyr's  victory. 
By  wisdom  taught  he  learn'd  to  know 
The  vanity  of  all  below. 
The  fleeting  joys  of  earth  disdain'd, 
And  everlasting  glory  gain'd. 
Right  manfully  his  cross  he  bore, 
And  ran  his  race  of  torments  sore ; 
dim  For  Thee  ho  pour'd  his  life  away, 
cr  With  Thee  he  lives  in  endless  day. 
p  We  therefore  pray  Thee,  Lord  of 

Love, 
Regard  us  from  Thv  Throne  above  ; 
cr  On  this  Thy  Martyr's  triumph-day 
p  Wash  every  stain  of  sin  away. 
/  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be. 
All  praise.  Eternal  Sox,  to  Thee, 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

"  Be  thoufatfhful  unto  death,  and  [  will 
:   443      9*re  tfice  a  crown  °f  Hfe-' 

1  p  For  man  the  Saviour  shed 

His  all-atoning  Blood, 
cr  And  oh,  shall  ransom'd  man  refuse 

To  suffer  for  his  God  ? 
mf  Ashamed  who  now  can  be 

To  own  the  Crucified  ? 
cr  Nay,  rather  be  our  glory  this 

To  die  for  Him  Who  died. 
?nfSo  felt  Thv  Martvr,  Lord  ; 

Bv  Thv  right  hand  sustain'd, 
He  "waged  for  Thee  the  battle's  strife, 

And  f  hreaten'd  death  disdain'd. 

Upon  the  golden  crown 

Gazing  with  easer  breath, 
He  fought  as  one  who  fain  would  die, 

And,  dying,  conquer  death. 


FESTIVALS  OF  MARTYRS 

Alone  he  stood  unmoved 

Amid  his  cruel  foes ; 
/"Oh,  wondrous  was  the  might  that 

Above  his  torturers  rose !  [then 

p  Lord,  give  us  grace  to  bear 

Like  him  ■  ar  cross  of  shame. 
To  do  and  suffer  what  Thou  wilt, 

For  love  of  Thy  dear  Name. 
/  Jest;,  the  King  of  Saints, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father  One 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 

"  Of  whom  the  world  was  not  worthy." 

444 

/  Ye  servants  of  our  glorious  King. 
To  Him  your  thankful  praises  bring  ; 
And  tell  the  deeds  that  grace  has  done, 
The  triumphs  by  His  Martyrs  won. 
mf  Since  they  were  faithful  to  the  last, 
Their  holy  struggles  now  are  past ; 
The  bitterness  of  death  is  o'er, 
/  And  theirs  is  bliss  for  evermore. 
p  The  flame  might  scorch,  the  knife 

lay  bare, 
And  cruel  beasts  their  members  tear ; 
cr  No  powers  of  earth,  no  powers  of 

hell  [quell. 

The  souls  that  loved  their  Lord  could 
/  For  ever  broken  is  the  chain  [vain  : 
That  sought  to  bind   them,  but  in 
m/Q  let  us  strive  like  them  to  win 
Our  freedom  from  the  bonds  of  sin. 
p  0  Saviour,  may  our  portion  be 
With  those  who  gave  themselves  to 

Thee, 
/  Through  all  eternity  to  sing 
All  praise  to  Thee  the  Martyrs'  Kin^. 
Amen. 

"  Clothed  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in 
445  their  hands." 

f  Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 
Crowns  that  never  fade  away, 
Gird  and  deck  the  Saints  in  light, 
Priests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors 

they. 
mf  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their 

palms 
To  the  Lamb  amidst  the  Throne, 
cr  And  proclaim  in  joyful  psalms 
Victory  through  His  Cross  alone. 
mf  Kings   their  crowns   for   harps 

resign, 
Crying,  as  they  strike  the  chords, 
cr  "  Take  the  Kingdom,  it  is  Thine, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords." 
p  Round  the  Altar  Priests  confess, 
If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 
'Twas  the  Savj  air's  Righteousness, 
And  His  Blood,  that  made  them  so. 


AND  OTHER  HOLY  DAYS. 
mf  They  were  mortal  too  like  us  ; 
0,  when  we  like  them  must  die, 
cr  May  cur  souls  translated  thus 
Triumph,  reign,  and  shine  on  high. 

Amen. 

"/  reckon  that    the    sufferings   of  this 
present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be  com- 
pared with  the  glory  which  shall  be 
446  revealed  in  us.'' 
mf  Oh  !  what,  if  we  are  Christ's, 

Is  earthly  shame  or  loss  ? 
cr  Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
dim  When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 
p  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 

Bitter  the  cup  of  woe,  [blood, 

When  martyr  d  Saints,  baptized  in 

Christ's  sufferings  shared  below  : 
/  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 

Boundless  their  joy  above, 
Where,  on  the  bosom  of  their  God, 

They  rest  in  perfect  love. 
mf  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
p  All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain 

May  be  our  portion  here ; 
mf  Enough  if  Thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  beneath  Thy  feet, 

Where  Saints  and  Angels  live. 
/  All  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Whom  Heav'n  and  earth  adore; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Gho.st, 

One  God  for  evermore.    Amen. 


447     '  To  him  that  overcometh." 

f  Soldiers,  who  are  Christ's  below- 
Strong  in  faith,  iv.-ist  toe  foe : 
Boundless  is  the  pledg'd  reward 
Unto  them  who  serve  the  Lord. 
mf  Tis  no  palm  of  fading  leaves 
That  the  conqueror's  hand  receives : 
Joys  are  his,  serene  and  pure, 
Light  that  ever  shall  endure. 

For  the  soids  that  overcome 
Waits  the  beauteous  heavenly  home, 
cr  Where  the  Blessed  evermore 
Tread,  on  high,  the  starry  floor. 

p  Passing  soon  and  little  worth 
Are  the  things  that  tempt  on  earth ; 
mf  Heavenward  lift  thy  soul's  regard ; 
God  Himself  is  thy  Reward. 

/  Father,  Who  the  crown  dost  give, 
Saviour,  by  Whose  Death  we  live, 
Spirit,  Who  our  hearts  dost  raise. 
Three  in  One,  Thy  Name  we  praise. 
Amen. 


FESTIVALS  OF  MARTYRS 
443    "  And  they  glorified  God  in  me." 

mf  For  Thy  dear  Saint,  0  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 

Who  follow'd  Thee,  obey'd,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

p  For  Thy  dear  Saint,  0  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  die, 

cr  And  found  in  Thee  a  full  reward, 
Accept  our  thankful  cry. 

m/ Thine  earthly  members  fit 

To  join  Thy  Saint*  above, 
In  one  communion  ever  knit, 

One  fellowship  of  love. 

Jesu.  Thy  Name  we  bless, 
And  humbly  pray  that  we 
May  follow  them  in  holiness. 
Who  lived  and  died  for  Thee. 

/  All  might,  all  praise,  be  Thine, 

Father,  co-equal  Sox, 
And  Spirit,  Bond  of  love  Divine, 

While  endless  ages  run.    Amen, 


"Hail,  thou  that  art  highly  favoured,  the 

Lord  is  with  thee  ;  blessed  art  rh-jV. 
449    among  women." 

For  the  B.  V.  Mart. 
mf  The  God,  Whom  earth,  and  sea, 

and  sky 
Adore,  and  laud,  and  magnify, 

Whose  might  they  own,  Whose  praise 

they  swell, 
p  In  Mary's  womb  vouchsafed  to  dwell. 

mf  The  Lord,  Whom  sun  and  moon 

obey, 
Whom  all  tilings  serve  from  day  to  day, 
p  Was  by  the  Hot.y  Ghost  conceived 
Of  her  who  through  His  grace  believed. 

mf  How  blest  that  Mother,  in  whose 

shrine 
The  world's  Creator,  Lord  Divine, 
Whose  Hand  contains  the  earth  and 

sky, 
p  Once  deign 'd,  as  in  His  ark,  to  lie  ; 

/  Blest  in  the  message  Gabriel  brought, 
Blest  by  the-  work  the  Spirit  wrought ; 
From  whom  the  great  Desire  of  earth 
p  Took  human  flesh  and  human  birth. 

/O  Lord,  the  Virdn-born,  to  Thee      ! 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  b3, 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore       I 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Amen. 
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AND  OTHER  HOLY  DAYS. 

1  450    "  Mary,  the  Mother  of  J esut." 

j      For  the  B.  V.  Mary. 

1  mf  Shale  we  not  love  thee,  Mother 

Whom  Jests  loves  so  well  ?    [dear. 
And,  to  His  glory,  year  by  year, 

Thy  joy  and  honour  tell  ? 

p  Bound  with  the  curse  of  sin  and 
We  helpless  sinners  lay.         [shame 

cr  Until  in  tender  love  He  came 
To  bear  the  curse  away. 

mf  And  thee  He  chose  from  whom  to 
True  flesh  His  Flesh  to  be  ;       [take 
p  In  It  to  suffer  for  our  sake, 
/  By  It  to  make  us  free. 

p  Thy  Babe  He  Lav  upon  thy  breast 
To  thee  He  cried  for  food ; 

Thy  gentle  nursing  sooth'd  to  rest 
Th*  Incarnate  Sox  of  God. 

mf  0  wondrous  depth  of  grace  Divine 
That  He  should  l>end  so  low  ! 

cr  And,  Mary,  oh,  what  joy 'twas  thine 
In  His  dear  love  to  know  ; 

/  Joy  to  be  Mother  of  the  Lord, 

And  thine  the  truer  bliss, 
In  every  thought,  and  deed,  and  word 

To  be  for  ever  His. 

mf  And  as  He  loves  thee,  Mother  dear. 

We  too  will  love  thee  well ; 
cr  And,  to  His  glory,  year  by  vear, 
•      Thy  .joy  and  honour  tell. 

/Jesu,  the  Virgin's  Holy  Son, 
We  praise  Thee  and  adore, 

Who  an  with  Goo  the  Father  Oke 
And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 


Whosoever   therefore  shall  confess   Mt 
before  me, i,  him  will  I  '■onfess  a' 
before    My    Father   Which     is 
451    heaven." 

For  a  Coxfessor. 
mf  Not  by  the  Martyr's  death  alone 
The  Saint  his  crown  in  Heav'n  has 

won. 
There  is  a  triumph  robe  on  high 
For  bloodless  fields  of  victory. 
What  though  he  was  not  call'd  to  feet 
The   cross,   or    flame,    or    torturing 

wheel,  „   , 

cr  Yet  daily  to  the  world  he  died ; 
His  flesh,  through  grace,  he  crucified. 
P  What    though    nor    chains,    nor 

scourcres  sore, 
Nor  cruel  beasts  his  members  tore. 
cr  Enough  if  perfect  love  ari=e 
To  Christ  a  grateful  sacrifice. 


FESTIVALS  OF  MARTYRS  AND  OTHER  HOLY  DAYS. 


f>  Lord,  grant  us  so  to  Thee  to  turn 
That  we  through  life  to  die  may  learn, 
pr  And  thus,  when  life's  brief  day  is 

o'er, 
May  live  with  Thee  for  evermore. 

mf  0  Fount  of  sanctity  and  love, 
U  perfect  Rest  of  Saints  above, 
|  All  praise,  all  dory  be  to  Thee 
Loth  now  and  through  eternity. 

Amen. 

"If  at 
452 

For  a  Bishop. 
mfO    Thou    Whose    all  redeeming 

might  [fight, 

Crowns  every  Chief  in   faith's  true 
On  this  commemoration  day 
Hear  us,  good  Jesu,  while  we  pray. 
In  faithful  strife  for  Thy  dear  Name 
Thv  servant  earn'd  tbe  saintly  fame, 
Which  pious  hearts  with  praise  revere 
In  constant  memory  year  by  year. 

p  Earth's   fleeting  joys   he   counted 

nought, 
cr  For  higher,  truer  joys  he  sought, 
/And  now,  with  Angels  round  Thy 

Throne, 
Unfading  treasures  are  his  own. 


And,  freed  from  every  stain  of  sin, 
As  he  hath  won  may  also  win. 
/To  Thee,  0 Christ,  our  loving  King. 
All  glory,  praise,  and  thanks  we  bring; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore 

Amen. 

"  The  memory  of  the  just  is  blessed.' 

\  453 

For  a  Bishop 

|  mfO  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
High  Priest  of  things  to  come 
Who  didst  in  grace  Thy  servant  keep, 
p  And  take  him  safely  home. 


His  zeal  unquench'd  through  length 

The  trials  that  he  bare.        f  of  days, 
W Chief  of  Thy  faithful  band 

He  held  himself  the  least. 
1  Though  Thy  dread  keys  Mere  in  his 
,  0  everlasting  Priest.  Lhainl, 

/  So,  trusting  in  Thy  might, 

He  won  a  fair  renown  : 
So.  waxing  valiant  in  the  fight, 

He  trod  the  lion  down. 


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m  t 

The  charge  Thy  love  had  given, 
And  pass'd  away  (cr)  Thy  Face  to  see 

Reveal'd  in  highest  Heav'n. 
w/On  all  our  Bishops  pour 

The  Spirit  of  Thy  grace ; 
That,  as  he  won  the  palm  of  yore, 

So  they  may  run  their  race  ; 

That,  when  this  life  is  done, 

They  may  with  him  adore 
cr  The  ever  Blessed  Three  in  One, 

In  bliss  for  evermore.    Amen. 

"He    gave    some    .     .     .    Pas'.ors    anat 
454  Teachers.'' 

For  a  Doctor. 
mf  Jesu,  for  the  beacon-light 

By  Thy  holy  Doctors  given, 
p  When  the  mists  of  error's  night 

Gather'd  o'er  the  path  to  Heav'n  ; 
mf  For  the  witness  that  they  bare 
cr  To  the  truth  t'.:ey  learn 'd  of  lhee, 
/  For  the  glory  that  they  share, 

Let  our  praise  accepted  be. 
mfln  Jerusalem  below 

They  were  workmen  at  Thy  call, 
cr  Each  with  one  hand  met  the  foe, 

With  the  other  built  the  wall ; 
/  Watchmen  on  the  mountain  set, 

Scribes  instructed  in  Thy  Word, 
dim  Fishers  with  the  Gospel  net 
cr  Drawing  souls  to  Thee  their  Lord. 
mf  Like  Thy  learned  sons  of  yore, 

Jesu,  may  Thy  Pastors  still 
cr  Know  and  teach  Thy  sacred  lore 

With  brave  heart  and  patient  skill ; 
p  In  these  latter  days  of  strife 
cr  Keep,  0  keep  them  true  to  Thee, 
/Till  beside  the  well  of  life 

Light  in  Thine  own  Light  they  see 
Amen. 

"  Thy  Name  is  as  ointment  poured  forth, 
455     therefore  do  the  virgins  love  Thee." 

For  a  Virgin. 
mf  Jesu,  the  Virgins'  Crown,  do  Thou 
Accept  us  as  in  prayer  we  bow, 
Born  of  that  Virgin  whom  alone 
The  Mother  and  the  Maid  we  own. 
Amongst  the  lilies  Thou  dost  feed, 
And  thither  choirs  of  Virgins  lead  ; 
Adorning  all  Thy  chosen  brides 
With  glorious  gifts  Thy  love  provides. 
And  whither,   Lord,    Thy   footsteps 

wend, 
The  Virgins  still  with  praise  attend; 
For   Thee  they  pour   their  sweetest 

song. 
And  after  Thee  rejoicing  throncr. 


FESTIVALS  OF  MARTYRS  AND  OTHER  HOLY  DAYS. 


p  0  gracious  Lord,  we  Thee  implore 
Thy  grace  on  every  sense  to  pour ; 
From  all  pollution  keep  us  free, 
And  make  us  pure  in  heart  for  Thee. 
/All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
All  praise.  Eternal  Soar,  to  Thee, 
"Whom  -with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

"  My  Beloved  is  mine,  and  I  am  His." 

456 

For  a  Virgin. 
p  0  Lasub  of  God,  Whose  love  Divine 
Draws  Virgin-souls  to  follow  Thee  : 
cr  And  bids  them  earthly  joys  resign 
If  so  they  may  Thy  beauty  see  : 


And,  casting  other"hopes  away. 
Took  Thee  to  be  her  God,  her  All. 
To  Thee  she  yielded  up  her  will. 
Her  heart  was  drawn  to  Thine  above  ; 
Content  if  Thou  wouldst  deign  to  fill 
Thine  handmaid  .with    Thy  perfect 

love. 
p  Beneath  Thy  Cross  she   loved   to 

stand, 
Like  Mary  in  Thy  dying  hour, 
That  blessings  from  Ihv  pierced  Hand 
cr  Might    clothe   her    with   undying 

power ; 
??i/ With  power  to  win  the  crown  of 

light 
For  '\  irgin-souls  laid  up  on  high, 
And  ready  keep  her  lamp  at  night 
To  hail  the  Bridegroom  drawing  nigh. 
p  And  surely  Thou  at  last  didst  come 
To  end  the  sorrows  of  Thv  bride, 
ppAnd  bear  her  to  Thy  peaceful  home 
cr  With  Thee  for  ever  to  abide. 
/All  glorv.  jEsr.  for  the  grace 
That  drew  Thy  Saint  to  follow  Thee ; 
p  Grant  us  too  in  Thv  love  a  place 
Roth  now  and  through  eternity. 

Amen. 

"Who  cm  f.nd  a  virtuous  woman?  for 
her  price  is  far  above  rubies  :   the 
heart  of  her   hu.slu.nd  doth  safely 
457    inisi  **  her.-' 

For  a  Holy  Matron. 
♦n/How  blest  the  matron,  who,  en- 
With  holy  zeal  and  fortitude,  [dued 
Has  won  through  grace  a  saintly  fame, 
And  cwns  a  dear  and  honour  Vf  name. 
Such  holy  love  inflamed  her  breast 
She  would  not  seek  on  earth  her  rest. 
But,  strong  in  faith  and  patience,  trod 
The  narrow  way  that  leads  to  God. 


p  She  learn 'd,  through  fasting,  to  con- 
trol 
The  flesh  that  weigheth  down  the  soul, 
cr  And  then,  by  prayer's  sweet  food 

sustain'd, 
To  seek  the  joys  she  now  has  gain'd. 
mf  0  Christ,  from  Whom  all  virtue 

springs, 
V»Tio  only  doest  wondrous  things, 
To  Thee,  the  King  of  Si&ints,  we  pray, 
Accept  and  bless  Thy  flock  to-day. 
/  All  praise  to  God  the  Father  be, 
All  praise.  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee. 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore 
For  ever  and  for  evermore.    Amen. 

"  I  John,  who  also  am  your  brofhe-  aid 
cmmpmmtm  in   tribulation,  and  in 
the  kingdom  and  patience  of  Jesus 
Christ,  was  in  the  isle  th  I 
Patmos,  for  the  Word  of  God,  and 
458    fcr  the  testimony  of  J  a*. 
St.  John  before  the  Latin  Gate. 
mf  Ax  exile  for  the  faith 

Of  his  Incarnate  L<  r.r>. 
Beyond  the  stars,  beyond  all  spare. 
cr  "His  soul  in  vision  soar'd : 
mf  There  saw  in  glory  Him 

Who  liveth,  and  was  dead, 
There  Judah's  Lion,  and  tb 
P  That  for  our  ransom  bled  : 
mf  There  of  the  Kingdom  learn  d 

The  mysteries  sublime :  [faith 

2>  How,  sown  in  Martyrs"  blood,  the 
cr  Should  spread  from  clime  to  clime. 
p  Lord,  give  us  grace,  like  him, 

In  Thee  to  live  and  die  : 
cr  To  spurn  the  fleeting  things  of  earth, 

And  seek  for  joys  on  high. 
/  Jesv,  our  risen  Lord. 

We  praise  Thee  and  adore. 
Who  art  with  G  i>  the  Tathe?  One 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 

Jil-7ie,  out  of  whom  lit  .had 

459 

Si.  Mary  Magdalene. 
mf  Son  of  the  Highest,  deign  to  cast 

On  us  a  pitying  eye, 
Thou  Who  repentant  Magdalene 
cr  Didst  call  to  joys  on  high. 
mf  Thy  longdost  coin   is  stored    nt 

In  treasurediouse  Divine,      [length 
The  jewel  from  pollution  cleansed  ' 

Doth  now  the  stars  outshine. 
Jbsu,  the  balm  of  everv  wotmd, 

The  sinner's  only  stay, 
2)  Grant  us.  like  Magdalene,  I 

In  this  Thy  mercy's  day  j 
•  J 


FESTIVALS  OF  MARTYRS  AND  OTHER  HOLY  DAYS. 


cr  Absolve  us  by  Thv  gracious  Word, 

Fulfil  us  with  Thy  love, 
And  guide  us  through  the  storms  of  life 

To  perfect  rest  above. 

/  All  praise,  all  glory  be  to  Thee, 

()  everlasting  Lord, 
Whose  mercy  doth  our  souls  forgive, 

Whose  bounty  doth  reward.  Am-en. 

"  His  Fa'?  did  shine  as  the  sun,  and  His 
460    raiment  u\;s  white  as  the  light." 

Transfiguration  of  our  Lord. 
/   In  days  of  old  on  Sinai 

The"  Lord  Almighty  came 
cr  In  majestv  of  terror. 

In  thunder-cloud  and  flame  : 
mf  On  Tabor,  with  the  glory 

Of  sunniest  light  for  vest, 
The  excellence  of  beauty 

In  Jesus  was  express'd. 

p  All  light  created  paled  there, 
And  did  Him  worship  meet ; 
The  sun  itself  adored  Him, 
And  bow'd  before  His  Feet ; 
cr  While  Moses  and  Elias, 
Upon  the  Holy  Mount, 
The  co-eternal  glory 
Of  Christ  our  God  recount. 

p   0  holy,  wondrous  vision  ! 
cr    But  what  when,  this  life  past, 
The  beauty  of  Mount  Tabor 
Shall  end  in  Heav'n  at  last? 
/    But  what  when  all  the  glory 
Of  uncreated  light 
Shall  be  the  promised  guerdon 
Of  them  that  win  the  fight  ? 

Amen. 


481  "  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be  here." 
Transfiguration  of  our  Lord. 

mf  For  ever  we  would  gaze  on  Thee, 
O  Lord,  upon  the  Mount ; 

With  Moses  and  Elias  see 

/  That  light  from  Light's  own  Fount ; 

mf  For  ever  with  the  chosen  three 
Would  stand  upon  that  height, 

And  in  that  blessed  company 
Be  plunged  in  pure  delight. 

For  ever  would  we  train  the  ear 

To  that  celestial  Voice  ; 
cr  In  Thee,  the  Son  of  God,  so  near, 

For  evermore  rejoice. 

mf  Here  would  we  pitch  our  constant  ; 

For  ever  here  abide  ;  [tent,   ! 

And  dwell  in  peace  and  full  content,     j 

Dear  Master,  at  Thy  side. 

(IS 


p  But  no  !  not  yet  to  man  'tis  given 

To  rest  upon  that  height ; 
'Tis  but  a  passing  glimpse  of  Heav'n  j 

We  must  descend  and  fight. 
mf  Beneath  the  Mount  is  toil  and 

pain  ; 
cr  O  Christ,  Thv  strength  impart ; 
/Till  we,  transfigured  too,  shall  reign 

For  ever  where  Thou  art.    Amen. 

"And  Herod  sent  'and  beheaded  John  in 

462  the  prison." 

The    Beheading    of    St.    John 
Baptist. 
mf  Herald,  in  the  wilderness 
Breaking  up  the  road, 
Sinking  mountains,  raising  plains. 

For  the  path  of  God  ; 
Prophet,  to  the  multitudes 

Calling  to  repent, 
In  the  way  of  righteousness 

Unto  Israel  sent ; 
Messenger,  God's  chosen  One 

Foremost  to  proclaim. 
Proffer 'd  titles  passing  by, 

Pointing  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Captive,  for  the  word  of  truth 
Boldlv  witnessing; 
dim  Then  in  Herod's  dungeon-cave 

Faint  and  languishing ; 
p  Martyr,  sacrificed  to  sin 
At  that  feast  of  shame : 
cr  As  his  life  foreshow'd  the  Lord, 

In  his  death  the  same— 
p  Holy  Jesus,  when  He  heard, 

Went  apart  to  pray  : 
cr  Thus  may  we  our  lesson  take 
From  His  Saint  to-day.    Amen. 

3Lttang  of  tije  JFour  East 

463  GTfcmgg* 

mf  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit.  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 

p    Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 
mf  Jesu,  Life  of  those  who  die, 
Advocate  with  God  on  high, 
Hope  of  immortality, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Thou  Whose  Death  to  mortals  gave 
Power  to  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Living  now  from  death  to  save, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
p  Thou  before  Whose  great  white 

Throne 
All  our  doings  must  be  shown. 
Pleading  now  for  us  Thine  own, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
•  )  F2 


LITANY  OF  THE  FOUR  LAST  THINGS. 


Thou  Whose  Death  was  borne  that 
From  the  i-ower  of  Satan  free,  [we, 
Might  not  die  eternally, 

Hear  us.  Holy  J  esc. 
mfThou  Who  dost  a  place  prepare 
That  in  heaveniv  mansions  fair 
Sinners  mav  Diy  glory  share, 

Hear  lis,  Holy  Jesu. 
Death. 
•  We  are  dying  day  by  day ; 
Soon  from  earth  we  pass  away ; 
Lord  of  life,  to  Thee  we  pray  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  J  esc. 
£re  we  hear  the  Angel*-  call, 
And  the  shadows  round  us  lall, 
<rr  Be  our  Saviour,  be  our  All: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  Wean    our  hearts  from    tilings 

Make  us' all  Thy  love  to  know, 
Guard  us  from  our  ghostly  foe  : 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
P  Shelter  us  with  Angel's  wing, 
To  our  souls  Thy  pardon  bring : 
So  shall  death  h:ive  lost  its  sting : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
In  the  doom  Thy  light  provide ; 
Safelv  through  the  valley  guide  ; 
Thee  we  trust,  for  Thou  hast  died : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Judgment. 
p  When  Thy  summons  we  obey 
On  the  dreadful  Judgment  Day, 
Let  not  fear  our  soul  dismay : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
While  the  lost  in  terror  fly, 
or  May  we  see  with  joyfoi  eye 
Our  Redemption  drawing  nigh: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu' 
mfUxf  we  see  Thee  on  Thy  Throne 
As  the  Saviour  we  have  known, 
And  have  f-  Jlow'd  as  our  own  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu 
May  we  then,  among  the  blest 
Who  Thy  Name  on  earth  confess 'd, 
Hear  Thee  calling  as  to  rest : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Hell. 
p  From  the  awful  place  of  doom, 
\Vhere  in  rayless  outer  gloom 
Dead  souls  lie  as  in  a  tomb, 

Save  as,  Holy  Jesu.  • 
From  the  black,  the  dull  despair 
Ruin  d  men  and  Angels  share. 
From  the  dread    *->mpar.i<  ns  there. 

Save  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
Prom  rhe  unknown  agonies 
){ the  soul  that  helpless  lies. 
fnm  the  worm  that  never  dies 

.Save  us.  Holy  Jesu, 


From  the  lusts  that  none  can  tame. 
From  the  fierce  mysterious  flame, 
From  the  everlasting  shame, 
Save  us,  Holy  Jkbu. 

Heaven*. 
/  Where  Thy  Saints  in  (dory  rei^n. 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  pain, 
Pure  from  every  guilty  stain. 
Bring  us,  Holy  J  esu. 

mf  Where  the  captives  find  release. 
Where  all  foes  from  troubling  cease, 

Where  the  wean-  rest  in  peace, 
Bring  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
cr  Where  the  pleasures  never  clov, 
Where  in  Angels'  holy  joy 
Thy  redeem  <f  their  powers  emplov, 

Bring  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Where  in  wondrous  light  are  shown 
All  Thy  dealings  with  Thine  own, 
Who  snail  know  as  they  are  known, 

Bring  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
/Where,  with  loved  ones  gone  before, 
We  may  love  Thee  and  adore 
In  Thy  Presence  evermore, 

Bring  us,  Holy  Jesu.    Amen. 

i  Ettanrj  of  tfjc  Incarnate  &3ortj. 
464 


m/Gor>  the  Father,  God  the  So?:, 
God  the  Spirit.  Three  in  Ohk, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 

p    Spare  us,  Holy  Trixity 
mf  Son*  of  God,  for  man  decreed, 
To  be  born  the  woman's  Seed, 
Very  God  and  Man  indeed, 

Bear  us.  Holy  J. 
Thou    Whose    Wisdom     ail     tilings 
i      plann'd. 
Hold  by  Whose  Almiehtv  Hand 
All  things  in  their  order  stand, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
God  with  us,  Emmanuel. 
Coming  here  as  Man  to  dwell, 
Saving  us  when  Adam  fell, 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
;  Saviour,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Leaving  Thine  eternal  place 
To  restore  our  fallen  race, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Image  of  the  God  unseen, 
Still  what  Thou  hadst  ever  been, 
,  Though  in  form  of  Infant  mean, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Word,  -by  Whom   the  worlds  were 
In  a  lowly  manger  laid,  [made, 

Taught  oil  earth  an  humble  trade, 
I  Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

(132) 


LITANY  OF  THE  INCARNATE  WORD. 


P  Jesu,  lea  by  love  to  share 
Ali  the  forms  of  grief  and  care, 
That  we  sinful  mortals  bear, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
m f  Good  Physician,  come  to  cure 
All  the  ills  that  men  endure, 
And  to  make  our  nature  pure, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
p  Man  of  Sorrows,  weak  and  worn 
with  Thy  woes  for  sinners  borne, 
Lest  we  should  for  ever  mourn, 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
pit  Shepherd,    Who  Thy  watch  dost 

keep, 
Guarding  still  Thy  chosen  sheep 
From  the  spoilers  malice  dec-y, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Je^u. 
r>  Lamb,  from  earth's  foundation  slain, 
By  Whose  bitter  stripes  of  pain 
Yi  e  are  freed  from  guilty  stain, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  Only  Victim  we  can  plead, 
Our  High  Priest  to  intercede, 
Advocate  in  all  our  need, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Standing  now  before  the  Throne, 
Pleading  that  which  can  alone 
For  the  sin  of  man  atone, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Only  Hope  of  those  who  pray, 
Only  Kelp  while  here  we  stay, 
Life  of  those  who  pass  away, 

Hear  us,  xloly  Jesu.  Amen. 


SLttarma  of  3jJcmtcrtc*. 
465 

No.  l.    Part  1. 
mf  Gov  the  Father,  God  the  Sok, 
God  the  Spirit,  THRh.E  in  One, 
hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 
p    Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 
Father,  hear  Thv  children's  call: 
Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
Prodigals,  confessing  ail  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Christ,  beneath  Thy  Cross  we  blame 
All  our  lite  of  sin  and  shame, 
Penitent  we  breathe  Thy  Name : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
■  Hoet  Spirit,  grieved  and  tried, 
Oft  forgotten  and  defied, 
Now  we  mourn  our  stubborn  pride : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
mf  Love,  that  caused  us  first  to  be 
p  Love,  that  bled  upon  the  Tree, 
cr  Love,  that  draws  us  lovingly  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


p  We  Thv  call  have  disobey 'd, 
Into  pat  lis  of  sin  have  stray 'd, 
And  repentance  have  delay 'd  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  U3. 
Sick,  we  come  to  Thee  for  cure, 
Guilty,  seek  Thy  mercy  sure, 
Evil,  long  to  be  made  pure : 

We  beseech  Tiiee,  hear  us. 
Blind,  we  pray  that  we  may  see. 
Bound,  we  pray  to  be  made  free, 
Stain'd,  we  pray  for  sanctity  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
wi/ Thou  Who   hear'st  each  contrite 
Bidding  sinful  souls  draw  nigh,  [sigh, 
Willing  not  that  one  should  die, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Part  2. 
mf  By  the  gracious  saving  call 
Spoken  tenderly  to  all 
Y>  ho  have  shared  in  Adam's  fall, 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
p  By  the  nature  Jesus  wore, 
By  the  Stripes  and  Death  He  bore, 
cr  By  His  Life  for  evermore, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
mf  By  the  love  that  longs  to  bless, 
Pitying  our  sore  distress, 
Leading  us  to  holiness, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
By  the  love  so  calm  and  strong, 
Patient  still  to  suffer  wrong 
And  our  day  of  grace  prolong, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
By  the  love  that  speaks  within, 
Calling  us  to  iiee  from  sin 
And  the  joy  of  goodness  win, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
By  the  love  that  bids  Thee  spare, 
cr  By  the  Heav'n  Thou  dost  prepare, 
By  Thv  promises  to  prayer, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Part  3. 
p  Teach  us  what  Thy  love  has  borne, 
That  with  loving  sorrow  torn  i 
Truly  contrite  we  may  mourn  : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
mf  Gifts  of  light  and  grace  bestow, 
|  Help  us  to  resist  the  foe, 
Fearing  what  alone  is  woe : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Let  not  sin  within  us  reign, 
May  we  gladly  suffer  pain, 
If  it  purge  away  our  stain  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
May  we  to  all  evil  die, 
Fleshly  longings  crucify, 
'  Fix  our  hearts  and  thoughts  on  high: 
1  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

138) 


LITANIES  OF  PENITENCE. 


Grant  us  faith  to  know  Thee  near, 
Hail  Thy  grace,  Thy  judgment  fear, 
And  through  trialpersevere  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Grant  us  hope  from  earth  to  rise, 
And  to  strain  with  easer  eyes 
Towards  the  promised  heavenly  prize  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Grant  us  love  Thy  love  to  own, 
Love  to  live  for  Thee  alone. 
And  the  power  of  grace  make  known  : 

We  oeseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
All  our  weak  endeavours  bless, 
As  we  ever  onward  press, 
Till  we  perfect  holiness : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
cr  Lead  us  daily  nearer  Thee, 
Till  at  last  Thy  Face  we  see. 
Crown'd  with  Thine  own  purity  : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us.  Amen. 

468 

No.  2. 
mf  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 
p    Spare  "us,  Holy  Trinity. 
Thou  Who  leaving  Crown  and  Throne 
Camest  here,  an  outcast  lone, 
That  Thou  mightest  save  Thine  own, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  Thou  with  sinners  wont  to  eat, 
Who  with  loving  Words  didst  greet 
Mary  weeping  at  Thy  Feet, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Thou  Whose  sadden 'd  look  did  chide 
Peter  when  he  thrice  denied, 
Till  with  bitter  tears  he  cried, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Thou  Who  hanging  on  the  Tree 
To  the  thief  saidst,  "Thou  shalt  be 
To-day  in  Paradise  with  Me," 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
p  Thou,  despised,  denied,  refused, 
And  for  man's  transgressions  bruised, 
Sinless,  yet  of  sin  accused, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  Thou  Who  on  the  Cross  didst  reign, 
Dying  there  in  bitter  pain, 
Cleansing  with  Thy  Blood  our  stain, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Shepherd  of  the  straying  sheep, 
<  '  iniforter  of  them  that  weep, 
Hear  us  crying  from  the  deep, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
That  in  Thy  pure  innocence 
We  may  wash  our  souls'  offence, 
And  find  truest  penitence,  • 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 


That  we  give  to  sin  no  place, 
That  we  never  quench  Thy  grace, 
That  we  ever  seek  Thy  Face, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

That  denying  evil  lust, 
Living  godly,  meek,  and  just, 
In  Thee  onlv  we  may  trust, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

That  to  sin  for  ever  dead 
We  may  live  to  Thee  instead, 
And  the  narrow  pathway  tread, 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

/  When  shall  end  the  battle  sore, 
When  our  pilgrimage  is  o'er, 
p  Grant  Thy  peace  for  evermore, 
We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu.    Amen. 


ILitang  of  tlje  ^asston, 
467 

mf  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spip.it,  Three  in  One. 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 
V    Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 
Jesu,  Who  for  us  didst  bear 
Scorn  and  sorrow,  toil  and  care, 
Hearken  to  our  lowlyprayer ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
pp  By  that  hour  of  Agonv, 
Spent  while  Thine  Apostles  three 
Slumber'd  in  Gethsemane, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
cr  By  the  prayer  Thou  thrice  didst 

pray 
That  the  cup  might  pass  away, 
So  Thou  mightest  still  obev, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
P  By  the  kiss  of  treachery 
To  Thy  foes  betraying  Thee, 
By  Thy  harsh  captivity, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
By  the  scourging  Thou  hast  borne, 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  the  reed  and  crown  of  thorn, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
By  the  insult  of  the  Jews, 
When  Barabbas  they  would  choose, 
And  did  Thee  their  King  refuse, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
By  Thy  going  forth  to  die, 
When  they  raised  the  wicked  cry, 
"       im,  crucify  !  " 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
By  the  Cross  which  Thou  didst  bear 


Mingled  gall  and  vinegar, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu, 
(  134) 


LITANY  OF  THE  PASSION. 


Bv  Thy  nailing  to  the  Tree, 

BV  the  title  over  Thee, 
By  the  gloom  of  Calvary, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
By  the  parting  of  Thy  clothes, 
By  the  mocking  of  Thy  foes, 
As  they  wab  h'd  Thy  dving  woes, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Bv  Thv  seven  Words  then  said, 
■pp  By  the  bowing  of  Thy  Head, 
By  Thy  numbering  with  the  dead, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  When  temptation  sore  is  rife, 
When  we  faint  amidst  the  strife, 
Thou,  Whose  Death  hath  been  our  life, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jese. 
While  on  stormy  seas  Ave  toss, 
Let  us  count  all  things  as  loss 
But  Thee  only  on  Thy  Cross : 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
So,  with  hope  in  Thee  made  fast, 
p  When  death's  bitterness  is  past 
cr  We  may  see  Thy  Face  at  last : 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu.    Amen. 


ILttanrj  for  tfce  ftorjation  Bang. 

468 

m.f  God  the  Father,  from  ThyThrone, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee ; 
God  the  co-eternal  Son, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee ; 
God,  the  Spirit,  mighty  Lord, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee ; 
Three  in  Oxe.  by  all  adored, 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
p     Jrsr  !  {cr)  Jesu  ! 
mf  By  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation, 
By  Thy  Birth  for  our  salvation, 
p  We  beseech  Thee,  (cr)  we  beseech 
mf  From  every  ill  defend  us,     [Thee, 

Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 
p     Jest:  !  Jesc  ! 

mf  By  Thy  Fasting  and  Temptation, 
By  Thy  nights  of  supplication. 
p  We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
mf  From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 
p  "3  esu  !  Jesu  ! 

mf  By  Thv  works  of  sweet  compassion, 
By  Thy  Cioss  and  bitter  Passion, 
p  We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
mf  From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 
p     Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 
Bv  Thv  Blood  for  sinners  flowing, 
cr  By  Thy  Death  true  life  bestowing, 
p  We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
mf  From  everv  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 


p     Jesu  '.  Jesu  ! 
f  By  Thv  glorious  Resurrection, 
'Earnest  oi  our  own  perfection. 
"p  We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
mf  From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 
P     Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

/To  the  Father  s  Throne  ascended, 
All  Thy  pain  and  sorrows  ended, 
p  We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
mf  From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us. 
p     Jesu  !  Jesu  ! 

mf  Advocate  for  sinners  pleading, 
With  the  Father  interceding, 
p  We  beseech  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee, 
mf  From  every  ill  defend  us, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  send  us.   Amen. 


ILitang  of  Sesus  ©Iortfiefc. 
469 

mf  God  the  Father,  throned  on  high, 
Saviour,  Who  didst  come  to  die, 
Spirit,  Who  dost  sanctifv, 

p    Save  us,  HoRTrinity.' 
mf  Jesu,  Prince  of  life  and  light, 
Dwelling  now  in  glory  bright, 
Ruling  all  things  by  Thy  might, 

p    Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Thou  Whose  Death  did  death  destroy, 
cr  Who  through  pain  didst  pass  to 
Endless  and  without  alloy,  [joy 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
/Thou  Who  didst  to  Heav'n  ascend 
Still  to  be  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Still  Thy  people  to  defend, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Jesu,  raised  to  God's  right  hand. 
i  Round  Whose  Throne  the  Angel  band 
j  Waits  Thy  Word  of  dread  command, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
i  Thou  Who  dost  the  Sceptre  bear, 
And  in  Heav'n  a  place  prepare 
That  we  may  be  with  Thee  there, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
:  Thou  Who  must  in  glory  reign, 
Conqueror  of  sin  and  pain, 
Till  no  enemv  remain, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  Jesu,  Who  art  glorified 
■•  In  the  very  Flesh  that  died, 
p  With  the  pierced  Hands  and  Side, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  Jesu,  though  enthroned  on  high 
Still  for  our  infirmity 
i  Touch  d  with  human  svmpathy, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
t   135  ) 


LITANY  OF  JESUS  GLORIFIED. 

Jest/,  in  our  time  of  need 
Our  Hi^h  Priest  to  intercede, 
Living  still  Thy  Death  to  plead, 

Hear  us.  Holy  J  esc. 
JEsr.  able  to  bestow 
On  Thv  struggling  Church  below 
More  than  we  can  ask  or  know, 

H^-ar  as,  Holy  Jbsit. 
Jest,  Who  to  Heav'n  upborne 
Didst  not  leave  rhy  Church  to  mourn, 
p  Orphan''!,  c  unfortless,  forlorn, 

Bear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
m*  Thou    Who.    still     our     Saviour 
Didst  the  Holt  Spirit  send  [Friend, 
To  be  with  us  to  the  end. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesc 
p  JEsr,  Who  Thy  Flesh  and  Blood, 
Offer  d  once  upon  the  Rood. 
Gives:  fur  Thy  children's  Food 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jsso. 
mf  Only  Balm  for  souls  uistress'd, 
Happiness  of  all  the  hless'd. 
Peace  o:  those  who  long  for  rest, 

Hear  us.  Holy  Je>^. 
/  Thou  Who.  as  Thou  once  didst  rise 
Shalt  be  seen  by  human  eyes 
Coming  through  the  narted  skies, 

Hear  u=,  Holy  Jesu. 
p  Thou  Who  then  on  quick  and  dead, 
All  for  whom  Thy  Blood  was  shed. 
Shalt  pronounce  the  judgment  dread, 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jrsu. 
m/Jssu,  God's  Incarnate  Sok, 
By  Thy  work  for  sinners  done, 
By  the  gifts  for  sinners  won. 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jest/ 
That  while  pilgrims  toiling  here 
We  i  by  Name  may  love  and  ;ear, 
And  to  death  may  persevere, 

Hear  "us.  Holy  Jest:. 
cr  That  when  earthly  toil  is  o'er 
We.  in  rest  for  everm  Me 
May  behold  Thee  and  adore. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jeam.    Amen 


ILitanrr  of  1%t  p>o!t:  ©'rjost. 
470 

mf  God  the  Father.  God  the  Ek», 
God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  I  s_n"e. 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 

p    Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 
m/HoLY  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Dew  descending  from  above. 
Breath  of  life,  and  Fire  of  love, 

p    Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 
Source  of  strength,  of  knowledge  clear, 
Wisdom,  godliness  sincere. 
Understanding,  counsel,  fear. 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 


Source  of  meekness,  love,  and  peace, 
Patience,  pureness,  faith's  increase. 
Hone  and  joy  rn.it  cannot  cease, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Sfirit. 

Spirit  guiding  us  aright, 
Spirit  making  darkness  light, 
cr  Spirit  of  resistless  might, 
Heat  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

p  Thou  by  Whom  the  Virgin  bore 
Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Sent  our  nature  to  restore, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

mf  Thou   Whom    Jesus    from   His 

Gave  to  cheer  and  help  His  own, 
That  they  ro.i-rht  not  be  alone, 
Hear  us.  Holy  Spirit. 

Co>iforter,  to  Whom  we  owe 
Ah  that  we  rejoice  to  know 
Or  our  Saviour's  woi .. 

as,  Holy  Spirit. 

Thou  Whose  sound  Apostles  heard. 

ThuJ  V.  host  power  their  spirit  stirr'd, 
Giving  them  the  livins  Word, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
Thou  Whose  grace  the  Church  doth  fiU, 
Showing  her  God's  perfect  Will, 
•is  present  still, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
Coming  with  Thy  power  to  save, 
Ba]  bsmal  wave, 

-n's  'lark  crave, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
p  All  our  evil  pass:  m 
Bend  aright  our  stubborn  will, 

grieve  Thee,  patient  still  ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
mf  Come  to  raise  us  when  we  fall, 

r.r  souls  enthral, 
Lead  us  back  with  srentie  ca'.i ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
Come  to  strengthen  all  the  weak, 
Give  Thy  courage  to  the  meek, 

ilterin^  t-'umies  to  speak  ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
Come  to  aid  the  souls  who  yearn 
More  of  truth  Divine  to  learn. 
And  with  deeper  love  to  burn  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way, 
Warn  us  when  we  go  astray. 
Plead  within  us  when  we  pray  ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 
cr  Holy,  loving,  a-  Thou  art. 
All  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart, 
Xever  more  from  us  depart ; 

Hear  us,  Hob- Spirit.  Amen. 
(  126  » 


LITANY  OF 

471  3Litang  of  trie  Cfjurcf). 

mf  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Sfip.it,  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne, 

p  Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 
5?/ Jest-,  with  Thy  Church  abide. 
Be  her  Saviour,  Lord,  and  Guide, 


Arms  of  love  around  her  throw, 
Shield  her  sate  from  every  foe, 
dim  Comfort  her  in  time  of  woe  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
mf  Keep  her  life  and  doctrine  pure, 
Grant  her  patience  to  endure, 
Trusting  in  Thy  promise  sure : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
May  her  voice  be  ever  clear, 
Warning  of  a  judgment  near, 
Telling  of  a  Saviour  dear : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
AH  her  fetter'd  powers  release, 
Bid  our  strife  and  envy  cease, 
Grant  the  heavenly  gift  of  peace : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
All  that  she  has  lost  restore. 
May  her  strength  and  zeal  be  more 
Than  in  brightest  davs  of  yore: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
May  she  one  in  doctrine  be, 
One  in  truth  and  charity, 
Winning  all  to  faith  in  Thee  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
May  she  guide  the  poor  and  blind, 
Seek  the  lost  until  she  f  nd. 
And  the  broken-hearted  bind  ; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Save  her  love  from  growing  cold. 
Make  her  watchmen  strong  and  bold, 
Fence  her  round,  Thy  peaceful  fold  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
May  her  Priests  Thy  people  feed, 
Shepherds  of  the  flock  indeed. 
Ready,  where  Thou  call'st,  to  lead  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

?  Judge  her  not  for  work  undone, 
udse  her  not  for  fields  unwon, 
cr  Bless  her  works  in  Thee  begun  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
p  For  the  past  give  deeper  shame, 
cr  Make  her  jealous  for  Thv  Name, 
Kindle  zeal's  most,  holv  flame : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

/  Raise  her  to  her  calling  high, 
J.ft  the  nations  far  and  nigh 
Hear  Thy  heralds'  warning  cry  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


THE  CHURCH. 

i  May  her  lamp  of  truth  be  bright, 
Bid  her  bear  aloft  its  light 
Tlirough  the  realms  of  heathen  night; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
mf  May  her  scatter'd  children  be 
From  reproach  of  evil  free, 
Blameless  witnesses  for  Thee  ; 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Arm  her  soldiers  with  the  Cross, 
Brave  to  suffer  toil  or  loss, 
Counting  earthly  gain  but  dross  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
cr  May  she  holy  triumphs  win, 
Overthrow  the  hosts  of  sin, 
Gather  ail  the  nations  in : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
/  May  she  soon  all  glorious  be, 
Spotless  and  from  wrinkle  free, 
Pure,  and  bright,  and  worthy  Thee : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Fit  her  all  Thv  joy  to  share 
In  the  home  Thou  dost  prepare, 
And  be  ever  blessed  there : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Amen. 

Ettang  of  tfje  BIcssco  &acra= 
mmt  of  ttje  33ooo  ana 
I  472      Btooo  of  erijr&t. 

i  w/God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
I  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

p    Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 
I  /God  of  God,  and  Light  of  Light, 
!  King  of  glory,  Lord  of  might, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
!  p  Very  Man,  Who  for  our  sake 
Didst  true  Flesh  of  Mary  take, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
mf  Shepherd,  Whom  the  Father  gave 
His  lost  sheep  to  find  and  save, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Priest  and  Victim,  Whom  of  old 
Type  and  prophecy  foretold, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
King  of  Salem,  Priest  Divine. 
Bringing  forth  Thy  Bread  and  Wine: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Paschal  Lamb, Whose  sprinkled  Blood 
Saves  the  Israel  of  Goo, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Manna,  found  at  dawn  of  day, 
Pilgrim's  Food  in  desert-way, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Offering  pure,  in  everv  place 
Pledge  and  means  of  heavenly  grace, 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


LITANY  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 
Part  2. 
P  By  the  mercy,  that  of  yore 
Shadow'd  forth  Thy  gifts  in  store, 
Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


Jest:,  at  Whose  Infant  Feet 
Shepherd.?,  coming  Thee  to  greet, 


Save  us,  Holy  Jest;. 

?By  the  Death,  that  could  alone 
or  the  whole  world's  sin  atone, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jest;. 
By  the  Wounds,  that  ever  plead 
For  our  help  in  time  of  need, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Part  3. 
That  we  may  remember  still 
Kedron's  brook  and  Calvary's  hill, 

Grant  us,  Holy  Jest;. 
mf  That  our  thankful  hearts  may  glow 
As  Thy  precious  Death  we  show, 

Grant  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
That,  with  humble  contrite  fear, 
\\  e  may  joy  to  feel  Thee  near. 

Grant  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
cr  That  in  faith  we  may  adore, 
Praise,  and  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Grant  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
p  That  Thy  Sacred  Flesh  and  Blood 
Be  cur  true  life-giving  Food, 

Grant  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
»"f  That  in  all  our  words  and  ways 
We  may  daily  show  Thv  praise, 

Grant  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
cr  That,  as  death's  dark  vale  we  tread. 
Thou   mayst   be    our  strengthening 
Bread, 

Grant  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


mf  That,  unworthy  though  we  be, 
We  may  ever  dwell  with  Thee, 

Grant  us,  Holy  Jesu.     Amen. 


473  ILitanu  for  (Cfjtltircn. 

mf  Got>  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit.  Three  in  Oxe, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  Throne. 
p    Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 
p  Jesu,  Saviour  ever  mild, 
Born  for  us  a  little  Child 
Of  the  Virgin  undefiled. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Jesu,  by  the  Mother-Maid 
In  Thy  swaddling  clothes  array'd, 
And  within  a  manger  laid. 

Hear  us,  Holv  Jesu. 


ear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
w/Jbsu,  unto  Whom  of  yore 
Wise  men,  hastening  to  adore, 
Gold  and  myrrh  and  incense  bore, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
Jesu,  to  Thv  Temple  brought, 
Whom,  by  Thy  good  Spirit  taught. 
Simeon  and  Anna  sought. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
V  Jesu,  Who  didst  deign  to  flee 
From  King  Herod's  cruelty 
In  Thy  earliest  Infancy, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
cr  Jesu,  Whom  Thy  Mother  found 
'Midst  the  doctors  sitting  round, 
Marvelling  at  Thy  Words  profound, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Part  2. 

?From  all  pride  and  vain  conceit, 
rom  all  spite  and  angry  heat, 
From  all  lying  and  deceit, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
From  all  sloth  and  idleness, 
From  not  caring  for  distress, 
From  all  lust  and  greediness, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
From  refusing  to  obey, 
From  the  love  of  our  own  way. 
From  forgetfidness  to  pray, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


Part  3. 
?*/  By  Thy  Birth  and  early  years, 
By  Thine  Infant  wants  and  fears, 
By  Thy  sorrows  and  Thy  tears, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
By  Thv  Pattern  bright  and  pure, 
Bv  the  pains  Thou  didst  endure 
Cur  salvation  to  procure. 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
p  By  Thv  Wounds  and  thorn-crown'd 
Bv  Thv  Blood  for  sinners  shed,  [Head 
nif  By  Thy  Rising  from  the  dead, 

Save  us.  Holy  Jesu. 
Bv  the  Name  we  bow  before, 
I  Human  Name,  which  evermore 
All  the  hosts  of  Heav'n  adore, 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu. 
f  By  Thine  own  unconquer'd  might, 
Bv  Thy  glory  in  the  height, 
By  Thv  mercies  infinite. 

Save  us,  Holy  Jesu.    Amen. 
(  138  ) 


SUPPLEMENTAL  HYMNS. 


fftcmmg. 

"  I  laid  me  down  and  slept,  and  rose  up 
474  again  for  the  Lord  sustained  me." 
vi  f  Awaked  from  sleep  we  fall 
"Before  Thee,  God  of  love, 
And  chant  the  praise  the  Angels 

raise, 
O  God  of  might,  above  ; 
Holy,    Holy,   Holy!    Thou   art  God 

adored ! 
p  In  Thy  pitying  mercy  show  us  mercy, 

Lord. 
w/Thou  wakedst  me  from  sleep ; 
'Shine  on  this  mind  and  heart, 
And  touch  my  tongue,  that  I  among 
Thy  choir  may  take  my  part ; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  Trinity  adored  ! 
pin  Thy   pitying   mercy   show   me 

mercy,  Lord. 
m/The  Judge  will  come  with  speed, 
And  each  man's  deeds  be  known  : 
dim  Our  trembling  cry  shall  rise  on 
high 
At  midnight  to  Thy  Throne ; 
Holy,   Holy,  Holy  1   King   of  Saints 

adored ! 
p  In  the  hour  of  judgment  show  us 
mercy,  Lord.    Amen. 

fHttJ=tJcTrj— for  a  (Cttrj  Cf)urtfj. 

475  "  A  House  of  rest." 

nf  Behold  us,  Lord,  a  little  space 

From  daily  tasks  set  free, 
And  met  within  Thy  holy  place 

To  rest  awhile  with  Thee. 

Around  us  rolls  the  ceaseless  tide 

Of  business,  toil,  and  care ; 
p  And  scarcely  can  we  turn  aside 

For  one  brief  hour  of  prayer. 
Yet  these  are  not  the  only  walls 

Wherein  Thou  may'st  be  sought ; 
crOn  homeliest  work  Thy  blessing 
falls, 

In  truth  and  patience  wrought. 
Thine  is  the  loom,  the  forge,  the  mart, 

The  wealth  of  land  and  sea  ; 
The  worlds  of  science  and  of  art, 

Jieveal'd  and  ruled  by  Thee. 

( 


m/Then  let  us  prove  cur  heavenly 

In  all  wre  do  and  know ;  [birth 

And  claim  the  kingdom  of  the  earth 

For  Thee,  and  not  Thy  foe. 
Work  shall  be  prayer,  if  all  be  wrought 

As  Thou  wouldst  have  it  done  ; 
And  prayer,  by  Thee   inspired  and 
taught, 

Itself  with  work  be  one.    Amen. 

(Efcemrtcr. 

"  The    Lord    shall    be    thine    everlasting 

476  Wt." 

w/Behold  the  sun,  that  seem'd  but 

Enthroned  overhead,  [now 

Beginneth  to  decline  below 

The  globe  whereon  we  tread  : 
And  he,  whom  yet  we  look  upon 

With  comfort  and  delight,     [anon, 
dim  Will  quite   depart    from  hence 
p  And  leave  us  to  the  night. 
Thus  time,  unheeded,  steals  away 

The  life  which  nature  gave  ; 
Thus  are  our  bodies  every  day 

Declining  to  the  grave ; 
Thus  from  us  all  our  pleasures  fly 

Whereon  we  set  our  heart ;     [nigh, 
And  when  the  night  of  death  draws 

Thus  will  they  all  depart. 
cr  Lord  !  though  the  sun  forsake  our 

And  mortal  hopes  are  vain  ;  [sight, 
mf  Let  still  Thine  everlasting  light 

Within  our  souls  remain  : 
And  in  the  nights  of  cur  distress 

Vouchsafe  those  rays  Divine,    [ness 
cr  Which  from  the  Sun  of  Righteous- 

For  ever  brightly  shine.    Amen. 
"The  Lord's  Xame  is  praised  from   the 
rising  tip  of  the  sun  unto  the  going 
477   down  of  the  same." 
m/THE  day  Thou  gavest,  Lord,   is 
ended, 

The  darkness  falls  at  Thy  behest ; 

To  Thee  our  morning  hymns  ascended, 

cr  Thy  praise  shall  sanctify  our  rest. 

mf  We  thank  Thee  that  Thy  Church 

unsleeping, 

While  earth  rolls  onward  into  light, 
Thrsugh  all  the  world  her  watch  is 
keeping, 

And  rests  not  now  by  day  or  night 
139  ) 


As  o'er  each  continent  and  island 

The  dawn  leads  on  another  day, 

The  voice  of  prayer  is  never  silent. 

Nor  dies  the  strain  of  praise  away. 
The  sun  that  bids  as  rest  is  waking 

Our  brethren  'neath  the  western  sky, 
And  hour  bv  hour  fresh  lips  are  making 
Thy  wondrous  doings  heard  on  high. 
crSo  be  it,  Lord;  Thy  Throne  shall 
never, 
Like  earth's   proud   empires,  pass 
away ; 
/Thy  Kingdom  stands,  and  grows  for 
ever, 
Till  all  Thy  creatures  own  Thy  sway. 
Amen. 

Stutirag. 

478  "  A  good  day." 

m/Tms  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath 
made, 

He  calls  the  hours  His  own ; 
Let  Heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 

And  praise  surround  the  Throne. 
To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumphs  spread, 

And  all  His  wonders  telL 
Kosanna  to  th'  anointed  Kins:, 

To  David's  Holy  Sox  !      [and  bring 
dim  Make  haste    to  help  us,  Lord, 
cr  Salvation  from  Thy  Throne. 
Bless'd  be  the  Lord,   Who  comes  to 
men 

With  messages  of  grace  : 
Who   comes,    in   God   His   Father's 

Name, 
dim  To  save  our  sinful  race. 
/Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  Church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  Heavens  in  which   He 
reigns 

Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise.  Amen. 

479  "  There  sluill  be  no  night  there." 
Evening. 

mf  Great  God,  Who,  hid  from  mortal 

'sight, 
Dost  dwell  in  unapproached  light. 
Before   Wnose   Throne   with   veiled 

brow, 
Thy  sinless  Angels  trembling  bow. 
dim  Awhile  in  darkness  here  below 
We  lie  oppress'd  with  sin  and  woe  ; 
cr  But  soon  the  everlasting  day 
Shall  chase  the  night  of  gloom  away  ;— 
The  day  prepared  for  us  by  Thee ; 
The  day  reserved  for  us  to  see  ;— 
A  dav  but  faintlv  imaged  here 
By  brightest  sun  at  noontide  clear. 

(  H 


pToo  long,  alas !  it  still  delays. 
It  lingers  vet.  that  day  of  days  : 
The  flesh,  with  all  its  load  of  sin, 
Most  perish,  ere  its  joy  we  win. 
cr  Then  from  these  earthy  bonds  set 

free 
The  soul  shall  fly,  0  God,  to  Thee ; 
To  see  Thee,  love  Thee,  and  adore, 
Her  blissful  task  for  evermore. 
m/ All  bounteous  Trinity  !  prepare 
Our  souls  Thy  hidden  joy  to  snare. 
That  our  brief  daytime,  used  aright, 
May  issue  in  eternal  light.    Amen. 

jFrtoag. 

480    "  TIm  marks  of  the  Lord  Jesus." 
p  0  Jesu,  crucified  for  man, 

O  Lamb,  all  glorious  on  Thy  Throne. 
cr  Teach  Thou  our  wond'ring  souls  to 
scan 
The  mystery  of  Thy  love  unknown. 
Wfe  pray  Thee,  grant  us  strength  to 
take 
Our  daily  cross,  v.  hate'er  it  be, 
inf  And  gladly,  for  Thine  own  dear 

sake, 
p  In  paths  of  pain  to  follow  Thee. 
mp  As  on  o\;r  daily  way  we  go, 
Through  light  or  shade,  in  calm  or 
strife, 
Oh  !  may  we  bear  Thy  marks  below 

In  conquer 'd  sin  and  chasten'd  life. 
And  week  bv  week  this  dav  we  ask 
That  holy  memories  of  Thy  Cross 
May  sanctify  each  common  task. 

And  turn  to  gain  each  eartlily  loss. 
Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  our  cross  to  bear 

Till  at  Thy  Feet  we  lay  it  down, 
cr  Win  through  Thy  Blood  our  pardon 
there, 
And  through  the  Cross  attain  the 
crown.    Amen. 

Satarfcag. 

"  There  remaineth  a  rest  to  the  people  of 
431  aod-" 

Evening. 
m/Now  the  busy  week  is  done, 
Now  the  rest-time  is  begun 
Thou  hast  brought  us  on  our  way. 
Kept  and  led  us  day  by  day  ; 
cr  Now  there  comes  the  first  and  best, 
Day  of  worship,  light  and  rest. 
p  Hallow,  Lord,  the  coming  day  ! 
Whe?i  we  meet  to  praise  and  prav, 
cr  Hear  Thv  Word.  Thy  Feast  attend, 
Hours  of  happy  service  spend  ; 
To  our  hearts  be  manifest, 
Lord  of  labour  and  of  rest  i 


For  Thy  children  gone  before 
We  can  trust  Thee  and  adore ; 
p  All  their  earthly  week  is  past, 
Sabbath-time  is  theirs  at  last ; 
Fold  them,  Father,  to  Thy  breast, 
dim  Give  them  everlasting  rest. 
m/Guide  us  all  the  days  to  come, 
Till  Thy  mercy  call  us  home  : 
All  our  powers  do  Thou  employ, 
Be  Thy  work  our  chiefest  joy ; 
Then,  the  promised  land  possest, 
p  Bid  us  enter  into  rest.    Amen.  . 

Christmas. 

482  "  Wt  are  come  to  worship  Him.'" 
mfAsGELB,  from  the  realms  of  glory. 

Wing  your  flight  o'er  ail  the  earth  ; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth : 

cr    Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King 
w/Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flecks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  Infant  Light ; 

cr    Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King, 
m/ Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar  ; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star  ; 

cr     Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new  born  King. 
m/All  creation,  join  in  praising 

God  the  Father,  Spirit,  Son— 
Evermore  your  voices  raising 

To  th'  Eternal  Three  in  One  ; 

cr     Come  and  worship, 
/Worship    Christ,     the    new-born 
King.    Amen. 

"  JFho  being  in  the  form  ef  God  .... 
made  Himseli  of  no  reputation,  and 
took  upon  Him  the  form  of  a  ser- 
vant,  and  was  made  in  the  likeness 

483  of  men." 

/From  east  to  west,  from  shore  to 

shore, 
Let  everv  heart  awake  and  sing 
dimThe  Holy  Child  Whjm  Mary 

bore. 
/The  Christ,  the  everlasting  King. 
mf-  Behold  !  the  world's  Creator  wears 
The  form  and  fashion  of  a  slave  ; 
Our  very  flesh  our  Maker  shares, 
His  fallen  creature,  man,  to  save. 
For  this  how  wondrously  He  wrought ! 
dim  A  maiden,  in  her  lowly  place, 
Became,  in  ways  beyond  ali  thought, 
The  chosen  vessel  of  His  grac< 


(  HI  > 


She  bow'd  her  to  the  Angel's  word 
Declaring  what  the  Fathlr  will'd. 
And  suddenly  the  promised  Lord 
That  pure  and  hallow'd  temple  fiii'd 

&He  shrank  not  from  the  oxen's  stall, 
e  lay  within  the  manger  bed, 
And  He  Whose  1    untv  leedeth  all 
At  Man's  breast  Himself  was  fed. 

cr  And  while  the  Angels  in  the  sky 
Sang  praise  above  the  silent  field, 
m/To  shepherds  poor  the  Lord  Most 

High, 
The  one  great  Shepherd,  was  reveal'd 

/All  glory  for  this  blessed  morn 
To  God  the  Father  ever  be  : 
All  praise  to  Thee,  O  Virgin-born, 
All  praise,  0  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee. 
Amen 

484  "  Jesus  Christ  is  come  in  the  flesh." 

/Christians,  sing  out  with  exulta- 
tion, 

And  praise  your  Benefactor's  Name  ' 
To-day  the  Author  of  Salvation, 

The  Father's  well  beloved  came. 
mf  Of  undefiltd  Virgin  Mother 

An  Infant,  all  Divine,  was  born, 
cr  And   God   Himself  became   your 
Brother 

Upon  this  happy  Christmas  morn 

mf  In  Him  eternal  might  and  power 

To  human  weakness  hath  inclined  ; 
And  this  poor  Child  brings  richest 
dower 

Of  gifts  and  graces  to  mankind, 
dim  While    here    His    Majesty    dis- 
guising, 

A  sen-ant's  form  the  Master  wears, 
cr  Behold  the  beams  of  glory  rising 

E'en  from  His  poverty  and  tears. 

p  A  stable  serves  Him  for  a  dwelling, 

And  for  a  bed  a  manger  mean  ; 
cr  Yet  o'er   His    Head,  His   Advent 
telling, 

A  new  and  wondrous  star  is  seen. 
Angels  rehearse  to  men  the  story, 

The  joyful  story  of  Kis  birth  ; 
To  Him"  they  raise  the  anthem— (f) 
"Glory  [earth!'' 

To   God   on    high,  and   peace  on 
For  through  this  holy  Incarnation 

The  primal  curse  is  done  away  ; 
dim  A  nd  blessed  peace  o'c  r  all  creation 

Hath  shed  its  pure  and  gentle  ray. 
cr  Then,    in   that    heavenly   concert 
joining, 

0  Christian  men,  with  one  accord. 
/Your  voices  tunefully  combining, 

Salute  the  Birthday  of  your  Loku  : 
Amen 


NEW  YEAR'S  DAY. 


/From  glory  unto  glo 
tilings  He  hath  doi 


SCrfo  gear's  Sao. 

"  They  will  go  from  strength  to 

485  strength." 

/From  glory  unto  glory :  Be  this  our 

jovcus  song. 
As  on  the  King's  own  highway,  we 

bravely  march  along ! 
From  glory  unto  glory!   O  word  of 

stirring  cheer, 
m/As  dawns  the  solemn  brightness 

of  another  glad  New  Year. 

glory !    What  great 
done, 
What  wonders   He  hath  shown  us, 

what  triumphs  He  hath  won ! 
From  giory  unto  glory !  What  mighty 

blessings  crown 
The  lives  for  which  our  Lord  hath 

laid  His  own  so  freely  down  ! 
The  fulness  of  His  blessing  encom- 

passeth  our  wav  ■ 
The  fulness  of  His  promises  crowns 

every  bright'ning  dav  ■ 
Th.e  fulness  of  His  glory  is  beaming 

from  above, 
While  more  and  more  we  learn  to 

know  the  fulness  of  His  love. 
And  closer  yet  and  closer  the  golden 

bonds  shall  be, 
Uniting  all  avIio love  our  Lord  in  pure 

sincerity ; 
An  I  wider  yet  and  wider  shall  the 

circling  glory  glow, 
As  more   and   more   are   taught  of 

God  that  mighty  Love  to  know. 
w f  0  let  our  adoration  for  all  that  He 

hath  done, 
Peal  out  beyond  the  stars  of  God, 

while  voice  and  life  are  one ; 
dim  And  let  our  consecration  be  real, 

deep,  and  true ; 
Oh,  even  now  our  hearts  shall  bow, 

and  joyful  vows  renew. 
/Now   onward,  ever   onward,  from 

strength  to  strength  we  go, 
While   grace   for   grace   abundantly 

shall  from  His  fulness  flow, 
To  glory "s  full  fruition,  from  glory "s 

foretaste  here, 
jf  Until  His  very  presence  crown  our 

happiest  New  Year.    Amen. 

Grptpfjanrj. 

"  The   kindness    and    love   of   God   our 

486  Saviour  toward  man  appeared.'" 
to/The  Father's  sole-begotten  Sos 
dim  "Was  born,  the  Virgin's  Child,  on 

earth  : 
His  Cross  for  us  adoption  won.— 
*</The  life  and  grace  of  second  birth. 
(  h 


Forth  from  the  height  of  Keav'n  He 

came, 
dim  In  form  of  man  with  man  abode ; 
w/Redeeni'd  His  world  from  death 

and  shame. 
The  joys  of  endless  life  bestow'd. 
P  Redeemer,  come  with  power  benign, 
Dwell  in  the  souls  that  look  for  Thee  : 
0  let  Thy  light  within  us  shine 
That  we  may  Thy  salvation  see. 
Abide  with  us,  0  Lord,  we  pray, 
Dispel  the  gloom  of  doubt  and  woe  ; 
Wash  every  stain  of  guilt  away, 
Thy  tender  healing  grace  bestow. 
»;/ Lord,  Thou  hast  come,  and  well 

we  know 
That  Thou  wilt  likewise  come  again  t 
Thy  Kingdom  shield  from  every  foe, 
Thy  honour  and  Thy  rule  maintain. 
/"Eternal  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Whom.now  rtveal'd,  our  hearts  adore ; 
io  God  the  Father  glory  be, 
And  Holy  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 

487  "He not  baptised." 

???/The  Son  of  Man  from  Jordan  rose, 

And  pray'd  to  God  above ; 
When  lo,  the  op'ning  Heav'ns  disclose 

A  swift-descending  Dove. 
The  Spirit,  lighting  on  His  Brow, 

Anoints  the  Holy  One: — 
The  Father's  voice  declaring—"  Thou 

Art  My  Beloved  Sox." 
So    when,    through    His    Baptizing 
bless'd 

The  Font  new  birth  conveys. 
Man  kneels  a  son  of  God  confess 'd, 

Heav'n  opens  as  he  prays. 
p  Fair  innocency,  like  the  dove's, 

Invests  him,  p'urged  from  sin  : 
For  God  the  brooding  Spirit  moves, 

Directs  and  rules  within. 
mfO  Christ,  Whose  mercy  cleansed 
cur  stain 

With  streams  of  grace  Divine  ; 
Let  us  not  soil  th.e  robes  again 

Made  white  in  Blood  of  thine. 
Redeemer  of  a  world  undone, 

We  praise  Thee  and  adox 
Jestj,  with  God  the  Father  One, 

And  Spirit  evermore.    Amen. 


"  The  Lord  shall   suddenly  cone  to  Hit 
488  temple." 

mfWiTHTN  the  Father's  house 

The  Soh  hath  found  His  home; 
cr  And  to  His  temple  suddenly 
The  Lord  of  life  hath  come. 
) 


j??/The  doctors  of  the  law 
Gaze  on  the  wondrous  Child, 

And  marvel  at  His  gracious  words 
Of  wisdom  undefiled. 

p  Vet  not  to  them  is  giv'n 
The  mighty  truth  to  know, 

To  lift  the  fleshly  veil  which  hides 
Incarnate  God  below. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord 
Escapes  each  human  eye, 
cr  And  faithful  pond'ring  hearts  await 
The  full  Epiphany. 

P  Lord,  visit  Thou  our  souls, 
And  teach  us  by  Thv  grace 

Each  dim  revealing  of  Thyself 
With  loving  awe  to  trace ; 

cr  Till  from  our  darken'd  sight 

The  cloud  shall  pass  away, 
A  nd  on  the  cleansed  soul  shall  burst 
mj  The  everlasting  day  ; 

Till  we  behold  Thy  Face, 
And  know,  as  we  are  known, 
/Thee,    Father,    Son,    and    Holt 
Ghost, 
Co-equal  Three  in  One.    Amen. 


"  God  IFho  created  all  things  by  Jesus 
489  Christ." 

mfQ  God,  the  joy  of  Heav'n  above, 
Thou  didst  not  need  Thy  creatures 

love, 
When  from  Thy  secret  place  of  rest 
Thy  Word  the  earth's  foundations 

blest. 

Thou  spakest ;— worlds  began  to  be ; 
They  how  before  Thy  Majesty  ; , 
And  all  to  their  Creator  raise 
A  wondrous  harmony  of  praise. 

But  ere.  0  Lord,  this  lovely  earth 
From  Thy  creative  will  had  birth, 
Thou  in  Thy  counsels  didst  unfold 
Another  world  of  fairer  mould. 

cr  That  realm  shall  our  Redeemer 

frame, 
And  build  upon  His  mighty  Name  ; 
His  Hand  the  word  of  power  shall  sow, 
That  all  the  earth  His  truth  may  know. 

When  time  itself  has  pass'd  awny, 
Hi:j  Church,  secure  in  Heaven  for  aye, 
Shall  share  His  Table  and  His  Throne, 
And  God  the  Father  reign  alone. 


(  143  ) 


/O  Father,  Son.  and  Spirit  Blest, 
One  God  in  Heav'n  and  earth  contest, 
Preserve,  direct,  and  fill  with  love 
Thy  realm  on  earth,  Thy  realm  above. 
Amen. 
The  following  Hymn  is  suitable  for  this 

seaton  : 
533    Oh  how  fair  that  morning  broke. 


Entt. 

"  Hear  my  crying,  0  God .-  give  ear  unto 
490  my  prayer." 

mf  Sweet  Saviour  1  in  Thy  pitying 
grace 
Thy  sweetness  to  our  souls  impart ; 
Thou  only  Lover  of  our  race 

Give  healing  to  the  wounded  heart ; 
p  Oh  !  hear  Thy  contrite  servants' cry, 
pp  And  save  us,  Jesu  !  lest  we  die. 
p  Long-suffering    Jesu  !     hear    our 
prayer 
Who   weep    before    Thee   in    our 
shame ; 
We  have  no  hope  but  Thee  ;  O  spare, 
Lord,  spare  us  from  th'  undying 
flame ; 
Oh !  hear  Thy  contrite  servants'  cry, 
pp  And  save  us,  Jesu  !  lest  we  die. 

p  All  we  have  broken  Thy  command ; 

Lord,  help  us  for  Thy  mercies'  sake ; 
Deliver  us  from  Satan  s  hand, 

And  safely  to  Thy  Kingdom  take; 
Oh  !  hear  Thy  contrite  servants'  cry, 
pp  Ana  save  us,  Jesu  !  lest  we  die. 

p  We  flee  for  refuge  to  Thy  love, 
cr  Salvation  of  the  helpless  soul ; 
Pour  down  Thy  radiaice  from  above, 
And  make  these   sin-worn   spirits 
whole ; 
p  Good  Lord,  in  mercy  hear  our  cry, 
pp  And  save  us,  Jesu  !  lest  we  die. 

Amen. 


p  Fain  would  I,  Lord  of  grace, 

With  penitential  tears 
The  record  of  my  sins  efface. 

That  in  Thy  book  appears  :— 

Fain  would  I  journey  hence, 
In  garb  of  stainless  white, 
cr  And  made  by  mine  own  penitence 
Well  pleasing  in  Thy  sight. 

p  Fond  idle  dream  !  the  foe 
But  lures  and  fools  my  soul ; 

Not  all  my  teaas  can  peace  bestow  ;— 
Thou  only  makest  whole. 


TTatli  ever  sailor  tost, 

Or  sufferer  rackd  in  pain, 
C/-  Within  Thine  anchorage  been  lost, 

Or  found  Thy  Gilead  vain  ? 
mf  Maker  and  Hope  of  all ! 
p  Wounded  and  sick  am  I : 
Great  Healer,  save  me,  lest  I  fail 

And  perish  utterly. 
cr  Can  boundless  love  reject  ? 

Shall  mercv  say  me  nay, 
W  no  cry  with  all  Thine  own  elect 

Before  Thee,  night  raid  dav? 
m/Thine  be  glory,  Christ  Most  High, 
dim  Have  compassion,  [p)  or  we  die. 
Amen. 
402         "  Redeeming  the  f.'>.:.\" 

mf  Lo  !  now  the  time  accepted  peals 

Its  tidings  of  release ; 
A  time  that  with  salvation  heals, 
And  to  repentant  tears  reveals 
2>  The  mercy-seat  of  peace. 
Then  let  us  wisely  now  restrain 

Cur  food,  our  drink,  our  sleep; 
From  idle  word  and  jest  refrain, 
And  steadfastly  begin  again     J. 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep. 
cr  Now  heaven-taught  love  will  haste 

And  seek  the  cheerless  bed.  [to  rise 
Where  cold  and  wan  the  sufferer  lies. 
And  Christ  Himself  to  heediui  eyes 

Is  hungering  for  bread. 
"  Tis  now  that  zealous  charity 

Her  goods  more  largely  spends, 
Lays  up  her  treasure  in  the  sky 


p  Then  consecrate  us,  Lord,  anew. 

And  fire  our  hearts  with  love ; 
That  all  we  think,  and  all  we  do, 
Within,  without,  re  pure  and  true, 

Rekindled  from  ;ibove. 
m/Now  fuller  praise  and  glory  be 

To  Thee,  the  Firs:  and  Last'; 
And  make  us,  Blessed  Trinity. 
More  faithful  soldiers,  worthier  Thee, 

Through  this  our  chastening  fast. 
Amen. 

"  Resist  the  devil,  and  he  will  flee  from 
you  ;   draw  nigh   to  God,  ani   He 
433    will  draw  nigh  to  you.'' 

For  a  Late  Evening  Slkyice. 
77)/ Father,  Most  High,  be  with  us, 
Unseen,  Thy  goodness  sh 
And  Christ  the  Word  Incarnate, 
And  Spirit  grace  bestowing. 
cr  O  Trinity.  O  Oneness 
<  f  light  and  power  exceeding; 
O  God  of  God  Eternal. 
0  G  >d,  from  Loth  proceeding  i 


(  144  | 


dhn  Now,  ere  we  rest  in  slumber, 
We  gather  to  adore  Thee. 
Our  Christian  name  and  calling 
Of  cur  new  birth  remind  us ; 
The  Spirit's  gifts  and  sealing 
To  firm  obedience  bind  us. 
mf  Begone,  ye  powers  of  evil 
"W  itli  snares  ana  wiles  unholy  ! 
Disturb  not  with  vour  temptings 
The  spirits  of  the  lowly. 
Depart !  for  Christ  is  present, 
Beside  us.  yea,  within  us  ; 
Away  :  His  sign,  ye  know  it, 
The  victory-  shall  win  us. 
p  Awhile  the  body  resteth  ; 
The  spirit,  wakeful  ever, 
cr  Abideth  in  communion 
With  Christ.  Who  sleepeth  never. 
/To  God,  th'  Eternal  Father, 
To  Chp.ist,  our  sure  salvation, 
To  God,  the  Holy  Spirit, 
Be  endless  adoration.    Amen. 
The  following  Hymns  are  suitable  'or 
this  season  ; 

523  Not  for  our  sins  alone. 

63S  O  God,  to  know  that  Thou  art  just. 

Pfpntns  crt  trjc  passion. 

"  For-2sm'.;ch  then  as  Christ  hath  si'-ffer-.d 
in  the  tU-sh,  arm  yourselves  likewise 
494    with  the  same  n.ind.'" 

to/My  Lord,  my  Master,  at  Thy  Feet 

adoring,  fof  woe  : 

I  see  Thee  bow'd  beneath  Thy  load 

For  me,  a  sinner,  is  Thy  Life-Blood 

pouring ; 
dim  For  Thee,  mv  Saviour,  scarce 

my  tears  will  flow. 
m/Thine  own  disciple  to  the  Jews 
has  soM  Thee 
With  friendship's    kiss  and    loyal 
word  he  came : 
How  oft  of  faithful  love  my  lips  have 
told  Thee,  [hood  and  my  shame  ! 
dim  While  Thou  hast  seen  my  lalse- 
m/With  taunts  and  scoffs  they  mock 
what  seems  Thy  weakness, 
With  blows    and   outrage   adding 
pain  to  pain : 
Thou  art  unmoved  and  steadfast   in 
Thy  meekness  ;         fl  complain  : 
dim  When  I  am  wrong 'd  how  quickly 
p  My  Lord,  my  Saviour,  when  I  see 
The?  wearing  .  [of  thorn 

Upon  Thy  bleeding  brow  the  crown 
cr  Snail  I  {or  pleasure  live,  or  shrink 
from  l>earing  [scorn  ? 

Whate'er  my  lot  may  be  of  pain  or 


HYMNS  ON  THE  PASSION. 


m/O  Victim  of  Thy  love  !    0  pangs 

most  healing  !  1 1  adore  ! 

dim  0  saving  Death  !    0  wounds  that 

m/O  shame"most  glorious  !    Christ, 

hefore  Thee  kneeling. 
p  I  pray  Thee   keep   me  Thine   for 
evermore.    Amen. 

*  JVeep  not  for  Me,  but  weep  for  your- 
485  selves." 

pWsEF  not  for  Him  Who  onward 
His  Cross  to  Calvary  ;  [bears 

Ha  does  not  ask  man's  pitying  tears, 
Who  wills  for  man  to  die. 

The  awful  sorrow  of  His  Face, 

The  bowing  of  His  Frame, 
Come  not  from  torture  or  disgrace ; 

He  fears  not  Cross  or  shame. 

There  is  a  deeper  pang  of  grief, 

An  agony  unknown. 
In  which  His  Love  finds  no  relief; 

He  bears  it  all  alone. 

He  thinks  of  all  for  whom  His  Life 

Of  lowliness  and  pain, 
And  weariness  and  care  and  strife, 

Will  be  alas !  in  vain. 

He  sees  the  souls  for  whom  He  dies 

Yet  clinging  to  their  sin, 
And  heirs  of  mansions  in  the  skies 

Who  will  not  enter  in. 

crAh!   this,  my  Saviour.,  was  the 
shame 
That  bow'd  Thy  Head  so  low  ! 
These  were  the  wounds  that  rack'd 
Thy  Frame, 
And  mado  Thy  Tears  to  flow. 

p  Oh  !  may  I  in  Thy  sorrow  share, 
And  mourn  that  sins  of  mine 

Should  ever  wound  with  grief  or  care 
That  loving  Heart  of  Thine.  Amen. 

"  A  very  scorn  of  men,  and  thz  outcast 
486  of  the petple." 

mf  0  scorn 'd  and  outcast  Lord, 
beneath 

Thv  burden  meekly  bending, 
Thou,  our  true  Isaac,  to  Thy  death 

Art  wearily  ascending. 

dim  And  soon,  with  nail-pierced  Feet 
and  Hands 

Upon  the  Cross  they  raise  Thee  : 
The  Cross,  which  there  uplifted  stands, 

To  ah  the  earth  displays  Thee. 

m/Oh !  wondrousloveofGononhigh, 

The  sinful  thus  to  cherish  ! 
He  <rav-3  His  guiltless  Sox  to  die, 
di  ri Lest  guilty  man  should  perish. 


p  Our  sin's  pollution  to  remove 
His  Blood  was  freely  given ; 

cr  So  mighty  was  the  Saviour's  love, 
So  just  the  wrath  of  Heaven. 

Yes  !  'tis  the  Cross  that  breaks  the  rr  d 
And  chain  of  condemnation,    [God 

cr  And  makes  a  league  'twixt  man  and 
For  our  entire  salvation. 

/  0  praise  the  Father,  praise  the  Son-, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  given,  [alone 

And  Holt  Ghost,  through    Whom 


©aster. 

437       "  Let  us  keep  the  Feast." 

to/"  Welcome,    happy    morning!" 

age  to  age  shall  sav  ; 
Hell   to-day  is  vanquish 'd  !    Heav'n 

is  won  to-day  !  [evermore  ! 

/Lo  !    the  Dead  is   living,  God  for 
Him,    their    true    Creator,    all    His 

works  adore :  [to  age  shall  say. 

"  V»relcome,    happy    morning  ! "   age 

Earth   with   joy   confesses,  clothing 
her  for  Spring.  [ing  King ; 

All  good  gifts  return  with  her  return- 
Bloom   in  every  meadow,  leaves  en 
every  bough,  [triumph  now : 

Sneak  His  sorrows  ended,  hail  His 
Hell   to-day  is  vanquish'd  I   Heav'n 
is  won  to-day  1 

mf  Months  in  due  succession,  days  of 

length'ning  light, 
Hours   and  passing  moments  praise 

Thee  in  their  flight ; 
Brightness  of  the  morning,  sky  and 

fields  and  sea,  [praise  to  Thee  : 

Vanquisher  of  darkness,  bring  their 
"  Welcome,  happy  morning  !  "  age  to 

age  shall  say. 

Maker  and  Pvedcemer,  Life  and  Health 

of  all,  [abasing  fall. 

Thou  from  Heav'n   beholding  man's 

Of  th'  Eternal  Father  true  and  only 

■Son,  [put  on  : 

Manhood  to  deliver,  manhood  didst 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquish'd  !    Heav'n  is 

won  to-day! 

Thou,  of  life  the  Author,  (dim)  death 

didst  undergo, 
Tread  the  path  of  darkness,  (cr)  savirg 

strength  to  show ; 
mf  Come   then,  True  and  Faithful, 

now  fulfil  Thy  word ; 
'Tis  Thine  own  Third  Morning'  rise, 

O  buried  Lord  !       [to  age  shall  sav. 
/"Welcome,  happy  morning!"  age 
H5  ) 


Loose  the  souls  long  prison 'd,  bound 

with  Satan's  chain  ;  |again ; 

All  that  now  is  fallen  raise  to  life 

Show  Thy  Face  in  brightness,  bid  the 

nations  see  !  [with  Thee  ; 

Bring  again  our  daylight :  day  returns 

ff  Hell  to-day  is  vanquish'd  !    Heav  n 

is  won  to-day !    Amen. 

"  Sing  ye  to  the  Lord,  for  He  hath 
498  triumphed  gloriously." 

/'The  foe  behind,  the  deep  before, 
Our  hosts  have  dared  and  past  the  sea  ; 
And  Pharaoh's   warriors  strew   the 

shore, 
And  Israel's  ransom'd  tribes  are  free. 

fflXit  up,  lift  up  vour  voices  now  ! 
The  whole  wide  world  rejoices  now ; 
The  Lord  hath  triumph'd  gloriously  \ 
The  Lord  shall  reign  victoriously !  . 

mf  Happy  morrow, 
Turning  sorrow 
Into  peace  and  mirth ! 
Bondage  ending, 
Love  descending 
O'er  the  earth. 
/     Seals  assuring. 
Guards  securing? 
"Watch  His  earthly  prison  : 
Seals  are  shatter'd. 
Guards  are  scatter'd  ;— 
ff       Christ  is  risen  ! 
w/No  longer  must  the  mourners 
weep. 
Nor  call  departed  Christians  dead  ; 
dimFor  death  is  hallow'd  into  sleep, 
And  every  grave  becomes  a  bed, 

cr   Now  once  more 
Eden's  door 
Open  stands  to  mortal  eyes ;       f  rise. 
For  Christ  hath  risen,  and  man  shall 

Now  at  last, 
Old  things  past. 
Hope,  and  joy,  and  peace  begin  : 
For  Christ  hath  won,  and  man  shall 

win. 
dim  It  is  not  exile,  rest  on  high  : 

It  is  not  sadness,  peace  from  strife  ; 
To  fall  asleep  is  not  to  die  ; 
To  dwell  with  Christ  is  better  life. 

/  Where  our  banner  leads  us 
We  may  safely  go  ; 
Where  our  Chief  precedes  us, 
We  may  face  the  foe. 
if  His  right  arm  is  o'er  us, 
He  our  Guide  will  be  : 
Christ  hath  pone  before  us. 
Christians,  follow  ye  I    Amen. 


EASTER. 

"  ffhen  I  awake  up  after   Thy  likeneit,  I 
499    1  >haU  b<>  satisfied  with  it.,, 
fOs  the  Resurrection  morning 

Soul  and  body  meet  again : 
No  more  sorrow,  no  more  weeping, 

no  more  pain ! 
p  Here  awhile  they  must  be  parted, 

And  the  flesh  its  Sabbath  keep, 
Waiting  in  a  holy  stillness, 

wrapt  in  sleep. 
For  a  while  the  tired  body 

Lies  with  feet  toward  the  morn  ; 
cr  Till  the  last  and  brightest  Easter 

day  be  bom. 
But  the  soul  in  contemplation 

Utters  earnest  prayer  and  strong, 
mf  Bursting  at  the  Resurrection 

into  song. 
cr  Soul  and  bodv  reunited 

Thenceforth  nothing  shall  divide. 
Waking  up  in  Christ's  own  likeness, 

satisfied. 
/Oh  !  the  beauty,  Oh  !  the  gladness 

<  >T  that  Resurrection  day, 
Which  shall  not  through  endless  ages 

pass  away  ! 
mf 'On  that  happy  Easter  morning 
All  the  graves  their  dead  restore  ; 
Father,  sister,  child,  and  mother, 

meet  once  more. 
To  that  brightest  of  all  meetings 
dim  Bring  us,  Jesu  Christ,  at  last : 
By  Thy  Cross,  through  death  {cr)  and 
judgment, 

holding  fast.    Amen. 


"  My  Beloved  speke  and  said  unto  me. 
Rise  up  My  love,  My  fair  one,  and 
come  away.  For  the  winter  is 
past  ;  the  rain  is  over  and  gone  ; 
the  flowers  appear  upon  the  earth  : 
the' time  of  tlie  :i,iging  of  birds  is 
eome,  and  the  voice  of  the  turtle  it 
500  heard  in  our  land.'-' 
mfQ  voice  of  the  Beloved  ! 

Thy  Bride  hath  heard  Thee  say,— 
'  Rise  up,  My  love,  My  fair  one, 

Arise  and  come  away. 
For  lo,  'tis  past,  the  winter, 

The  winter  of  thy  year  ; 
The  rain  is  past  and  over, 

The  flowers  on  earth  appear. 
"  And  now  the  time  of  singing 
Is  come  for  every  bird  ; 
!  And  over  all  the  country 
1      The  turtle  dove  is  heard  : 
The  fig  her  green  fruit  ripens. 

The  vines  are  in  their  bloom : 
Arise  and  smell  their  fragrance. 
My  love.  My  fair  one,  comp  J " 
146  ) 


p  Yea.  Lore  !  Thy  Passion  over, 

We  know  this  life  of  ours 
cr  Hath  pass'd  from  death  and  v  inter 

To  leaves  and  budding  flowers : 
No  more  Thy  rain  of  weeping 

In  drear  Gethsemane ; 
No  more  the  clouds  and  darkness, 
P  That  veil'd  Thy  bitter  Tree. 
mf  Our  Easter  Sun  is  risen  ! 
dim  And  yet  we  slumber  long. 
And  need  Thy  Dove's  sweet  pleading 

To  waken  prayer  and  song. 
p'Oh  breathe  upon  our  deadness, 

Oh  shine  upon  our  gloom ; 
cr  Lord,  let  us  feel  Thy  Presence, 
/  And  rise  and  live  and  bloom. 

Amen. 

"  Thanks  be  to  God.  Who  givcth  us  the 
591  victory." 

vi/Far  be  sorrow,  tears,  and  sighing ! 
Waves  are  calming,  storms  are  dying  ; 

Moses  harh  o'erpass'd  the  sea, 

Israel's  captive  hosts  are  free  : 
Life  bv  death  slew  death  and  saved  us, 
In  His  Blood  the  Lamb  hath  laved  us, 

Clothing  us  with  victory. 
/  Jesus  Christ  from  death  hath  risen, 
"Lo  !  His  Godhead  bursts  the  prison/ 

While  His  Manhood  passes  free, 

Vanquishing  our  misery. 
wfRise  we  free  from  condemnation  ; 
dim  Through  our  God's  humiliation, 
/     Ours  is  now  the  victory. 
wr/Vain  the  foe's  despair  and  mad- 
ness! 
See  the  dayspring  of  our  gladness  ! 

Slaves  no  more  of  Satan  we ; 

Children,  by  the  Sun  set  free; 
/Rise,  for  Life  with  death  hath  striven, 
Ail  the  snares  of  hell  are  riven, 

Rise  and  claim  the  victory.  Amen. 

"  Who  is  this  that  eometh  from  Edom, 
with  dyed  garments  from  Bozrahf 
this  that  is  glorious  in  His  apparel, 
travelling  in  the  greatness  of  His 

502     Strength?" 

mf  To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0 
God, 
We  sing— we  ever  sing ; 

For  He  the  lonely  winepress  trod, 
Our  cup  of  joy  to  bring.         [tain'd, 

cr  His  glorious  Arm  the  strife  main- 
He  march'd  in  might  from  far  ; 

His    robes   were   with   the   vintage 
stain 'd, 
Red  with  the  wine  of  war. 

To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0  God, 
We  mug— -we  ever  sing ; 

dim  For  He  invaded  Death's  abode, 

cr  And  robbed  him  of  his  sting. 


The  house  of  dust  enthrals  no  more, 
For  He,  the  Strong  to  save, 

Himself  doth  guard  that  silent  door, 
Great  Keeper  of  the  grave. 

?»/To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0 

We  sing— we  ever  sing ;  [God, 

For  He  hath  crush'd  beneath  His  rod 

The  world's  proud  rebel  king. 
He  plunged  in  His  imperial  strength 

To  gults  of  darkness  down  ; 
He  brought  His  trophy  up  at  length, 

The  foil'd  usurper's  crown. 

To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0  God, 
We  sing— we  ever  sing ;  [Blood 

dim  For  He  redeem'd  us  with  His 
From  every  evil  thing.         [upbore, 

mf  Thy    saving    strength    His   Arm 

•    J  he  Arm  that  set  us  free ; 

/Glory,  0  God,  for  evermore 
B3  to  Thy  Christ  and  Thee. 

Amen. 

503  "  Being  seen  of  them  forty  days." 
mf  Forty  days  Thy  seer  of  old 
Communed  with  Thee,  0  Most  High  ; 
Fain  Thy  goings  to  behold 
And  Thy  glory  passing  by. 

p  In  the  rocky  cleft  he  bow'd  ; 

Thou,  as  mortal  gaze  might  bear, 
Part  reveal'd  and  part  in  cloud, 
cr  Didst  Thy  secret  Name  declare. 


known  ; 


proved  and 


I  W  } 


p  Known.  Most  Merciful,  yet  veil'd  ; 

Else  before  the  awful  sight 
Surely  heait  and  flesh  had  fail'd, 

Smitten  with  exceeding  light. 

m  f  Risen  Master,  fain  would  we, 
Sharing  those  unearthly  days, 

Morn  and  eve,  on  shore  and  sea, 
Watch  Thy  movements,  mark  Thy 
ways  ;— 

Catch  by  faith  each  glad  surprise 
Of  Thy  footstep  drawing  nigh, 
Hear  Thy  sudden  greeting  rise— 
dim  "  Peace  be  to  you  !    It  is  I ;  "— 

mf  Secrets  of  Thy  Kingdom  learn, 
Read  the  vision  open  spread, 

Feel  Thy  Word  within  us  burn, 
Know  Thee  in  the  broken  Bread. 

So  Thy  glory's  skirts  beside " 

Gently  led  from  grace  to  grace, 
We  Thy  coming  may  abide, 
dim  And  adore  Thee  face  to  face. 

Amen. 


501         •'R;lenu-;thHim." 
/The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ;" 

Now  is  His  work  perform'd ; 
Now  is  the  might?  Captive  freed, 

And  death's  strong  castle  storm  d. 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ; 

Then  Hell  has  lost  his  prey  ; 
With  Him  is  risen  the  ransom  d  seed 

To  reign  in  endless  day. 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; 

He  lives,  to  die  no  more ; 
He  lives,  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead, 
dim  Whose  curse  and  shame  He  Dure. 
/The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ; 

Attending  Angels,  hear ! 
Up  to  the  Courts  of  Heav'n  with  speed 

The  joyful  tidings  bear. 
Then  take  vour  golden  lyres. 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord ; 
Join,  ail  ye  bright  celestial  choirs, 

To  sing  our  risen  Lord.-  Amen. 

Rogation  Barjs. 

"  The  earth  is  t  e  Lord's,  an  I  the  fulness 
505  thereof." 

mfO   throned,  0  crown'd  with  ail 
renown, 

Since  Thou  the  earth  hast  trod, 
Thou  request .  an  d  bv  Thee  come  down 

Henceforth  the  gifts  of  God. 
EBv  Tnee  the  smus  of  space,  that  bum 

Unspent,  their  watches  hold  ; 
The  hosts  that  turn,  and  still  return. 

Are  sway'd,  and  poised,  and  roll'd. 

The  powers  of  earth,  for  all  her  ills. 

An  endless  treasure  yield  ;       [hills. 
The  precious  things  of  the  ancient 

Forest,  and  fruitful  field.J 
Thine  is  the  health,  and  Thine  the 

That  in  our  halls  abound :    |wealch 
And  Thine  the  beauty  and  the  joy 

With  which  the  years  are  crown'd. 

dim  £.\nd  as,  when  ebbed  the  flood, 
our  sires 
KneeTd  on  the  mountain  sod, 

While  o'er  the  new  world's  altar  fires 
Shone  out  the  bow  of  God  ; 

And  sweetly  fell  the  peaceful  spell- 
Word  tha't  shall  aye  avail— 

"Summer  and  winter  shall  not  cease, 
Seed  time  nor  harvest  fail ; ""} 

cr  Thus  in  their  chance  let  frost  and 
And  winds  and  dews  be  given  :  [heat 

All    fostering    power,   all    influence 
sweet, 
Breathe  from  the  bounteous  heaven. 

'J~he    parti    within    [brackets]    may    be 
uvdtted,  it  the  Hymn  be  thought  too  isng. 


That  kindly  earth  with  timely  birth 
May  yield  her  iruits  again  ; 

m/That  we  mav  feed  Thv  poor  aright 
And.  gath'ring  round  thv  Throne, 
Here  in  the  holv  A:r_cl>/  sight 
Repay  Thee  of  Thine  own. 
i    For  so  our  sires  in  olden  time 
i      Spared  neither  gold  nor  gear, 
'.  Nor  precious  wood,  nor  hewen  stone, 
Thy  sacred  shrines  to  rear. 

cr  For  there  to  give  the  second  birth 


In  mysteries  and  signs. 
The  Face  of  Christ  o'er  all  the  earth 

On  kneeling  myriads  shines. 
mfAxul  i:  so  Fair  beyond  compare 

Thine  earthly  houses  be  [Face 

cr  In  how  great  grace  shall  we  Ihy 

In  Thine  own  Palace  see ':    Amen. 

Ascension. 

"  Kn  vest  th'.u  that  the   Lord  will  take 
away  thy    Master  /rem    thy  head 

506     to-day*" 

m/Kxow  ye  the  Lord   hath  borne 
away 

Your  Master  from  your  head  to-day? 
Yea.  we  know  it  :  yet  we  raise 
Joyous  strains  of  hope  and  praise  I 
He  is  gone,  but  not  before 
Ail  His  eartldy  work  is  o'er. 

Alleluia ! 

Know  ye  the  Lord  hath  borne  away 

Your  Master  from  your  head  to-day  ? 

Yea,  we  know  it ;  stand  afar ;. 

Mark  Hi,  bright  triumphal  car, 

Mighty  end  of  mighty  deeds. 


Know  ye  the  Lord  hath  borne  away 
Your  Master  from  your  head  to-day  ! 
Yea.  we  know  it  :  ere  He  left, 
Jordan's  stream  in  twain  was  cleft : 
With  that  glorious  act  in  view, 
We  shall  one  day  cleave  it  too  ! 
Alleluia ! 

Know  ye  the  Lord  hath  borne  away 

Your  Master  from  your  head  to-day? 

Yea.  we  know  it :  wondrous  love 

Bids  Him  seek  His  Home  above : 

dhn  He  hath  said  'tis  better  so : 

See  His  mantle  dropt  below  ! 

Alleluia  ! 

m/Know  ye  the  Lord  hath  borne 

awav 
Your  Master  from  your  head  to-day  * 


Yea,  we  know  it ;  lo  !  we  trace 
Plenteous  portions  of  His  grace, 
Sent  to  all  whose  hearts  can  soar 
Whither  He  has  gone  before. 

Alleluia  1 

Know  ye  the  Lord  hath  borne  away 

Your  Master  from  your  head  to-day? 

Yea,  we  know  it ;  search  would  fail, 

cr  If  ye  pass'd  through  mount  and 

vale  :  [wide : 

Earth   contains  Him  not,   chough 

if  .Seek  Hun  at  His  Father's  side  ! 

Alleluia  I    Amen. 

5u5lintsuntit3f. 

"  77>e  Spirit  of  the  Lord  filleth  the  wcrtd." 

507 

?>i/BocNTEous  Spirit,  ever  shedding 

Life  the  world  to  fill !  [ing, 

Swarms  the  fruitful  elobe  o'erspread- 
Shoals  their  ocean  pathway  threading, 
cr  Own  Thy  quick'ning  thrill : 
Author  of  each  creature's  birth, 
Life  of  life  beneath  the  earth, 
Everywhere,  0  Spirit  Blest, 
/Thou  art  motion,  (p)  Thou  art  rest. 
m/*Come,    Creator  I   grace    bestow- 
All  Thy  sevenfold  dower  !       [ing,— 
Come,  Thy  peace  and  bounty  strowing, 
Earth's  Renewer  1  Thine  the  sowing, 

Thine  the  gladd'ning  shower. 
Comforter  '.  v  hat  joy  Thou  art 
To  the  blest  and  faithful  heart ; 
But  to  man's  primeval  foe 
Uttermost  despair  and  woe. 
O'er  the  waters  of  creation 

Moved  Thy  Wings  Divine  : 
When  the  world,  to  animation 
Waking  'neath  Thy  visitation, 

Teem VI  with  powers  benign  : 
Thou  didst  man  to  being  call, 
Didst  restore  him  from  his  fall ; 
Pouring,  like  the  latter  rain, 
Grace  to  quicken  him  again. 
cr  Thine  the  Gospel  voices,  crying 

.As  with  trumpet  sound ; 
Till  the  world,  in  darkness  lying, 
Rose  from  deathly  sleep,  descrying 

Heavenly  light  around. 
Man.  to  reach  that  prize  reveal'd, 
Ann'd  with  Thee  as  with  a  shield, 
Nerved  and  girt  his  fkdit  to  win,,. 
Quells  the  prince  ©f  death  and  sin. 
»»/* Lowliest  homage  now  before  Thee 

Let  the  ransom 'd  pay  ; 
For  Thy  wondrous  gifts  adore  Thee, 
By  Thy  holiness  implore  Thee, 

While  in  love  they  pray  : 

*  Thexe  verses  may   be  omitted,   if  the 
Hymn  be  thought  too  Lung. 

(14! 


dim  Holy  !  Holy  !  we  repeat, 
Kneeling  at  Thy  mercy-seat ; 
There  unbosom  every  woe, 
Groanings  Thou  alone  canst  know. 

mf  Fount  of  grace  for  every  nation, 

Refuge  of  the  soul ! 
Strengthen  Thou  each  new  creation, 
With  the  waters  of  salvation 

Make  the  guilty  whole : 
Rule  on  earth  the  powers  that  be ; 
Give  us  priests  inspired  of  Thee ; 
Through  Thy  Holy  Church  increase 
Purest  unity  and  peace. 

♦Purge  and  sanctify  us  wholly 

From  the  leaven  of  ill ; 
Save  from  Satan's  grasp  unholy  ; 
To  a  living  faith  and  lowly 

Mould  the  upright  will  ; 
Till  the  olden  zeal  return. 
And  with  mutual  love  we  burn  ; 
Till  in  peace,  no  more  to  roam, 
All  the  flock  be  gather'd  home. 

Amen. 

"  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy 

503  Ghost." 

mf  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Eternal  God. 

Pi  receding  from  above, 
Both  from  tne  Fathjsk  and  the  Son, 

The  God  of  peace  and  love ; 

Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 
Thy  heavenly  grace  inspire  ; 

That  truth  and  godliness  we  may 
Pursue  with  full  desire. 

Thou  in  Thy  gifts  art  manifold  ; 

By    them   Christ's   Church    doth 

stand :  [law, 

In    faithful  hearts  Thou  writ'st  Thy 

The  Finger  of  God's  hand. 

According  to  Thy  promise,  Lord, 
Thou  givest  speech  with  grace, 

cr  That    through    Thy    help    God'3 
praises  may 
Resound  in  every  place. 

dim  0  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 
Send  down  Thy  Heavenly  Light ; 

cr  Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal 
To  serve  God  day  and  night. 

Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm, 

For,  Loud,  Thou  know'st  us  frail  ; 
That  neither  devil,  world,  nor  flesh, 
dim  Against  us  may  prevail. 

mf  Put  back  our  enemy  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  our  hearts  with  God  and 
man, — 
The  best,  the  truest  gain  ; 
9  ) 


WHITSUNTIDE. 


C-f  strife  and  of  dissension 

Dissolve,  0  Lord,  the  bands,  ' 
A.nd  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love 

Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 
Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 

The  Father  of  all  might. 
That  we  of  His  beloved  Son 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight : 
And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 

Ever  acknowledge  Thee, 
The  Spirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son, 

One  Goo  in  Persons  Three. 
/To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise, 

And  to  His  Blessed  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  grace, 

Co-equal  Three  in  One.     Amen. 

2Trinitg  SitrrtJag. 

"/  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning 

509  an<i  the  en&>  the  first  and  the  last." 
m/BE  near  us,  Holy  Trinity, 

One  Light,  one  only  Deity  ! 
cr  All   things    are   Thine,    on   Thee 

depend, 
/  Who  art  Beginning  without  end. 

The  myriad  armies  of  the  sky 
Praise!  bless,  adore  Thy  Majesty  : 
Earth's  triple  frame— land,  air,  and 

Upraise  their  canticle  to  Thee.  . 

d/mWe  too,  Thy  suppliant  servants 
Before  Thy  feet  adoring  fall :         [all. 
To  Thee  our  vows  and  prayers   we 
bring,  [sing. 

With  hymns  that  Saints  and  Angels 

cr  One  we  believe  Thee,  Light  Divine, 
And  worship  in  a  glorious  Trine : 
77?/ O  First  and  Last,  we  humbly  cry, 
And  all  thing?  having  breath  reply. 

/Praise  to  the  Father,  made  of  none. 
Praise  to  His  sole-begotten  Son, 
Praise  to  the  Holy  Spirit  be. — 
Mysterious  Godhead,  One  in  Three  ! 

Amen. 

(general  flgmns. 

510  "  L?> these  are  Parts  of  His  v.ay.\" 
?h/Hail,  Father,   Whose  creating 

call 
Unnumber'd  worlds  attend ; 
Who  art  in  all  and  over  all, 
Thyself  both  Source  and  End : 

In  light  unsearchable  enthroned, 

Whom  Angels  dimly  see, 
Tne  Fountain  of  the  Godhead  own 'd, 

First-named  among  the  Three. 

(  150 


From  Thee,  through  an  eternal  Now, 
Springs  Thy  co-equal  Son  ; 

An  everlasting  Father  Thou, 
Ere  time  began  to  run. 

p  Not  quite  display'd  to  worlds  above, 
Nor  quite  on  earth  conceal'd. 

cr  By  wondrous,  unexhausted  love 
To' mortal  man  reveal'd  j 

When  Nature's  outworn  robe  shall  be 
Exchanged  for  new  attire  ; 

And  earth,  which  rose  at  Thy  decree, 
Dissolve  before  Thy  fire  ; 

/  Thy  Name,  0  God,  be  still  adored 
-  Through  ages  without  end,    [Word 
Whom    none    but    Thine    essential 
And  Spirit  comprehend.    Amen. 

"  This  glorious   an'  fearful   Xame,   the 
511  Lord  thy  God." 

1  Glorious  is  Thy  Name,  O  Lord  1 
Heav'n  and  earth  with  one  accord 
Tell  Thy  greatness,  part  reveal'd, 
But  the  larger  part  conceal'd. 
dim  How  shall  we  poor  sinners  dare 
Seek  Thy  face  in  praise  and  prayer? 

f  Fearful  is  Thy  Name,  0  Lord  ! 
Dread   Thy   voice,    and    sharp    Thy 

sword ; 
Thunders  roll  around  Thv  path : 
None  can  stand  before  Thy  wrath  ! 
dim  How  shall  trembling  sinners  dare 
Lift  their  voice  in  praise  and  prayer  i 

77?/ Yet  with  all  Thy  wondrous  might 
Far  l>eyond  our  mortal  sight. 
Perfect  wisdom,  boundless  powers, 
cr  Thou,  0  glorious  God  !  art  ours. 
dimSo,  though  fill'd  with  awe,  we 
dare  [prayer. 

Name   Thy   Name   in   praise  and 

P  Since,  to  save  a  world  undone, 
Thou  didst  give  Thine  only  Son, 
cr  All  Thv  greatness.  Lord  Most  High, 
Brings  Thee  to  our  hearts  more  nigh. 

Thus  in  faith  and  hope  we  dare 
/Claim    Thv    love    in    praise    and 
prayer.    Amen. 


"Jacob  rowed  a  vote,  saying,  If  Ood  will 
be  ulth  me,  ami  will  keep  me  in  this 
vray  that  I  g«,  and  will  give  me 
bread  to  eat,  and  raiment  to  put  on, 
so  that  I  come  again  to  my  father' 3 
hviise  in  peace  ;  then  shall  the  Lord 

512    be  my  God." 

m  f  0  God  of  Jacob,  by  Whose  hand 
Thv  people  still  are  fed, 

Who"  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led ; 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Our  rows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 
Before  Thv  Throne  of  grace ; 

<-■  >i>  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

2>Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 

And  raiment  fit  provide. 
cr  O    spread    Thy    covering    wings 
around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 

Our  souls  arrive  in  peace.    Amen. 

"  Strive  for  the  truth  to  the  death,  and  the 
Lord  shall  fight  for  thce.—Ttiou 
requirest     truth     in     the    inivard 

513  parts." 

mf  0   God  of  Truth,  Whose  living 
word 

Upholds  whate'er  hath  breath, 
dim  Look    down    on    Thy   creation, 

Enslaved  by  sin  and  death.    [Lord, 
mf  Set  up  Thy  standard.  Lord,  that 

Who  claim  a  heavenly  birth    [they 
May  march  with  Thee  to  smite  the 

That  vex  Thy  ransom 'd  earth,    flies 

dim  Ah !   would  we  join  that  blest 

And  follow  in  the  might        [array, 
Of  Him.  the  Faithful  and  the  True, 

In  raiment  clean  and  white  ? 
cr  Then,  God  of  Truth,  for  Whom  we 
long— 

Thou  Who  wilt  hear  our  prayer- 
Do  Thine  own  battle  in  our  hearts, 

And  slay  the  falsehood  there. 
Yea,  corne !  then,  tried  as  in  the  fire, 

From  every  lie  set  free, 
Thy  perfect  truth  shall  dwell  in  us, 
?»/And  we  shall  live  in  Thee.    Amen. 

514  "  Our  Father,  whichart  in  Heaven." 
mp  Father  of  all,  to  Thee 

With  loving  hearts  we  pray, 
Through  Him,  in  mercv  given, 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way  ; 
cr  From    Heav'n,   Thy    Throne,    in 

mercy  shed 
Thy  blessings  on  each  bended  head. 
Father  of  all,  to  Thee 

Our  contrite  hearts  we  raise, 
Unstrung  by  sin  and  pain, 
Long  voiceless  in  Thy  praise  ; 
Breathe  Thou  the  silent  chords  along, 
Until  they  tremble  into  song. 
Father  of  all,  to  Thee 

We  breathe  unutter'd  fears, 
Deep-hidden  in  our  souls, 
That  liave  no  voice  but  tears ; 


(  151) 


Take  Thou  our  hand,  and  through  the 

wild 
Lead  gently  on  each  trustful  child. 
mf  Father  of  all,  may  we 

In  praise  our  tongues  eraploy, 
When  gladness  fills  the  soul 
With  deep  and  hallow 'd  joy  ; 
In  storm  and  calm  give  us  to  see. 
The  path  of  peace  which  leads  to 
Thee.    Amen. 

"  Jalezcalled  on  the  God  of  Israel,  saying-, 
Oh  that  Thou  wonkiest  bless  me 
indeed  .  .  .  and  that  Thine  hand 
might  be  with  me,  and  that  ITiou 
wouldest  keep  me  from  evil  .  .  .  And 
God  granted    him    that    which    he 

515    requested." 

p  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  Throne  of  grace 

Let  this  petition  rise  :— 
Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free ; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 

And  let  me  live  to  Thee. 
cr  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art 

My  path  of  life  attend  ;  [mine 

Thy   presence   through  my  journey 

shine, 
mf  And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Amen. 

"  0  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands." 

516 

mf  Before  Jehovah's  awful  Throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
/Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
mf  He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 
Kis  sov'reign  power,  without  our  aid, 
dim  Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us 

men  ;  I  stray 'd, 

And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 
/We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful 

songs ; 
High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise  : 
And   earth,  with  her  ten  thousand 

tongues,  praise. 

Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding 
Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command ; 
Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  shall  stand. 
When  rolling  years   shall   cease   to 

move.    Amen. 

517   "  The  multitude  of  His  mercies." 
mf  When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Unnuinber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestcw'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 

From  Whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 
p  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
cr  Thine  arm  unseen  convey "d  me  safe, 

And  led  me  up  to  man. 
Through  even-  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue. 
cr  And  after  death  in  distant  worlds 

The  glorious  theme  renew. 
/Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
But  oh  !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  ail  Thy  prake.    Amen. 

y  like  a  sheep  that  i$ 


;   "  Yem,  Lord,  I  heUeve  that  Thorn  ar 
519        Christ,  the  Sou  of  God." 

m/Gou  the  Father's  onlv  Soy, 
And  with  Him  in  fd< 

One  in  wisdom,  Oxe  in  might, 
A 1 1>(  'lute  and  Infinite : 
/Jesu,  I  believe  in  Thee, 
Thou  art  Lord  and  God  to  me. 

mf  Treacher  of  eternal  peace, 
Christ  Anointed  to  release. 
Setting  wide  the  dungeon  door 
I  nto  dinner-  chain'd  before; 
/Jesu,  I  believe  in  Thee, 
Christ  the  Prophet  sent  to  me. 

p  Low  in  deep  Gethsemane, 
cr  High  on  dreadful  Calvary, 
In  the  Garden,  on  the  Cross, 
Making  good  our  utter  loss  ; 
/Jesu,  I  believe  in  Thee, 
Priest  and  Sacrifice  for  me. 


"  T  have  goni  astro 

518         l°  *  I  °  «**  1  n'J  s.rvaut.- 

to/We  have  not  known  Thee  as  we 
ought,  [power ; 

Nor  learn M  Thy  wisdom,  grace,  and 
The  things   of  earth  have^fiU'd  our 
thought. 
And  trifles  of  the  passing  hour. 
p     Lord,  give  us  Light  Thy  truth  to     And  Rewarder  at  the  end  ; 
see,  [Thee.     /Jesu,  I  believe  in  Thee, 

And  make  us  wise  in  knowing 


m/ Ruler  of  Thv  ransom 'd  race, 
And  Protector  by  Thv  grace, 
Leader  in  the  way  we  vend, 


Christ,  the  King  of  kings  to  m^ 

Amen. 


520 


T'is'.t  r 


with  Thy  salvation.' 


mi/Love  Divine,  all  loves  excelling, 
Joy  of  Heav'n.  to  earth  comedown, 

Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling. 
All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 


wi/ We  have  not  fear'd  Ihee  as  we 
ought.  [eye, 

Nor  bow'd  beneath    Thine    awful 
.Nor   guarded  deed,  and   word,  and 
thought, 
Remembering  that  God  was  nigh. 
p     Lord,  give  us  faith  to  know  Thee 
near, 
And  grant  the  grace  of  holy  fear. 
Mi/We  have  not  loved  Thee  as  we     P  Jesu,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 
ought,  [Thee :         Pure  unbounded  love  Thou  art 

Nor  cared  that  we    are  loved    by     cr  Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Thy  presence  we  have  coldly  sought,     !      Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

And  feebly  long'd  Thy  Face  to  see. 
p     Lord,  give  a  pure  and  loving  heart      Come,  Almighty  to  deliver. 

To  feel  and  own  the  love  Thou  art. 
?/</  We  have  not  served  Thee  as  we 
ought, 
Alas  :  the  duties  left  undone,— 
<ZiwiThe   work    with    little    fervour 
wrought,— 
The  battles  lost,  or  scarcely  won  ! 
Lord,  give  the  zeal,  and  give  the 

might, 
For  Thee  to  toil,  for  Thee  to  fight 
m/When  shall  we  know  Thee  as  we 
ought. 
And  fear,  and  love,  and  =erve  aright ! 
When  shall  wj  out  of  trial  brought 
cr  Be  perfect  in  the  land  of  light ! 
Lord,  may  we  day  by  day  prepare 
To  see  Thy  Face,  and  serve  Thee 
there.    Amen. 


Let  us  all  Thy  grace  receive ; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never. 
Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 

Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing,  . 

^eive  Thee  as  Thy  Hosts  above  ; 
p  Pray,  and  Icri  praise  Thee,  without 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love,    [ceasing, 

Mi/Finish  then  Thv  new  creation, 
Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be  ; 

Let  us  see  Thv  great  salvation, 
Perfectly  restored  in  Thee. 

cr  Chansed  from  glory  into  glory. 

Till  in  Heav'n  we  take  our  place. 

Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee.   . 

Lc^t  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Amen, 
(  162) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


521  "  J"7'*  Xante  cf  the  Lord  Jesus." 
?h/Thrice-holy  Name  !  that  sweeter 
sounds 
Than    streams  which    down    the 
valley  run, 
And  tells  of  more  than  human  love, 
And  more  than  human  power,  in 
one: 
First     from    the     gracious     herald 

heard, 
cr  Heard  since  through  all  the  choirs 

on  high  ; 
0  Child  of  Marv,  Sox  of  God, 
Eternal,  hear"  Thy  children's  cry  ! 
p  While  at  the  Dieted  Name  we 
how. 
'      Lord  Jestts,  he  among  us  now  ! 

mf  Within  our  dim-eyed  souls  call  up 
The  vision  of  Thine* earthly  years  ; 

The  Mount  of  the  transfigured  Form  ; 

v  The  Garden  of  the  bitter  Tears ; 

The  Cross  uprear'd  i n  darkening  skies  ; 
The  thorn-wreath'd  Head,  the 
bleeding  Side ; 

And  whisper  in  the  heart,  "  For  you, 
For  you.  I  left  the  Heay'ns.    and 

died," 
While  at  the  blessed   Name  we 

bow, 
Lord  Jes  t:s,  be  among  us  now  ! 
w/Ah  !  with  faith's  inward  piercing 

The  riven  rock-hewn  bed  we  see, 
Whence  Thou  in  triumph  hast  gone 
forth 
By  death  from  death  to  make  us 
free ! 
A:kI  when  on  earth's  last  awful  day 
The   Judgment-seat   of  God   shall 
shine, 
Lift  Thou  our  trembling  eyes  to  read 
In  Thy  dear  Face  the  mercy-sign. 
p  While  at  the  blessed  Name  we 
bow,  » 

Lord  Jesus,  be  among  us  now. 
Amen. 

"  JVlien  ye  glorify  the  Lord,  exalt  Tlim  as 

much  as  ye  can  :  for  even  yet  will 

He  far  exceed:  and  when  ye  exalt 

Him,  put  forth  all  your   strength, 

CftQ    Bnd  be  not  weary  :  for  ye  can  never 

D46    go  far  enough." 

/O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  blest  Redeemer's  praise. 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  His  grace  ! 
dim  J  f.sus— the  Name  that  charms 
our  fears. 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
i  is  );n:*ic  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'lis  life,  and  b  alth,  and  peace. 

( 


m/He  speaks  ;— and.  list'ning  to  His 

New  life  the  dead  receive,      [Voice, 
The  mournful  broken  hearts  rejoice, 

The  humble  poor  believe. 
Hear  Kim,  ye  deaf;   His  praise,  ye 
dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ  : 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come  ; 

And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy  ! 
My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim  [abroad 

And  spread  through    all    the   earth 
/  The  honours  of  Thy  Name.    Amen. 

523  "  Who  is  this?" 

p  Who  is  this  so  weak  and  helpless, 

Child  of  iov.-ly  Hebrew  maid, 
Rudely  in  a  stable  shelter'd, 

Coldly  in  a  manger  laid  ? 
/  Tis  the  Lord  of  all  creation. 

Who  this  wondn  ius  path  hath  trod ; 
He  is  God  from  everlasting, 

And  to  everlasting  God. 
p  Who  is  this— a  Man  of  Sorrows, 

Walking  sadly  life's  hard  way. 
Homeless,  weary,  sighing,  weeping. 

Over  sin  and  Satan's  sway? 
/'Tis  our  God,  our  glorious' Saviout., 

Who  above  the  starry  sky 
Now  for  us  a  place  prepareth, 

Where  no  tear  can  dim  the  eye. 
p  Wrho  is  this— behold  Him  shedding 

Drops  of  Blood  upon  the  ground  ? 
Who  is  this— despised,  rejected, 

Mock'd,  insulted,  beaten,  bound? 
/Tis  our  God,  Who  gifts  and  graces 

On  His  Church  now  poureth  down  ; 
Who  shall  smite  in  righteous  judgment 

All  His  foes  beneath  His  Throne. 
p  Who  is  this  that  hangeth  dying, 

While  the   lude  world  scoffs  and 
scorns ; 
Number'd  with  the  malefactors, 

Torn    with  nails,  and  crown'd  with 
thorns? 
/'Tis  the  God  Who  ever  liveth 

'Mid  the  shining  ones  on  high, 
cr  In  the  glorious  pjlden  city 

Reigning  everlastingly.    Amen. 

"  The  Sp'rit  also  helpeth  our  infirmities." 

524 

w/Come  to  our  poor  nature's  nieht 
With  Thv  bless-'d  inward  light, 
Holy  Ghost  the  Infinite. 

Comforter  Divine. 
p  Wre  are  sinful,— cleanse  us.  Lord, 
Sick  and  faint.— Thy  strength  afford, 
cr  Lost,  until  by  Thee  restored, 

Comforter  Divine. 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  Orphan  are  our  souls  and  poor, 
Give  us  from  Thy  Heavenly  store 
er  Faith,  love,  joy  for  evermore, 

Comforter  Divine. 
p  Like  the  dew  Thy  peace  distil ; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
cr  Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still, 

Comforter  Divine. 
With  us.  for  us,  intercede, 
And  with  voiceless  groaning  plead 
uur  unutterable  need, 

Comforter  Divine. 
Earnest  of  the  bliss  on  high 
Seal  of  immortality, 
In  us  "  Abha,  Father,"  cry. 

Comforter  Divine. 
cr  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God  I 
Upward,  by  the  starry  road, 
Bear  us  to  Thy  high  abode. 

Comforter  Divine. 

Amen. 

"  IVhen  they  had  praucd,  the  place  was 
shaken  where  they  were   assembled 
cn.    together,   and  they  were  ail  filled 
5**>    with  the  HAy  Ghost." 
mp  Lord  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  Thy  power. 

"We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 

The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 
cr  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 

One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe  : 
m/The  young,  the  old  inspire 

W  ith  wisdom  from  above ; 
And  give  us  heartsand  tongues  of  fire, 

To  pray  and  praise  and  love. 

Spirit  of  light,  explore, 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 

Unto  the  perfect  day. 

Spirit  of  truth,  be  Thou 

In  life  and  death  our  Guide  ; 
0  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 

May  we  be  sanctified.    Amen. 
"  The    Lord   is    in    this   place  .  .  .  how 
526         dreadful  is  this  place." 
m/Lo  !  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore. 

And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place  '. 
Let  all  within  us  feel  His  power. 

And  silent  bow  before  His  face  ; 
dim  Who  know  His  power,  His  grace 

whoprove, 
p  Serve  Him  with  awe,  with  reverence 
love. 


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*«/Lo  !   God  is  here  !  Him  day  and 
night 

The  united  choirs  of  Angels  sin^  : 

To  Him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 

The  hosts  of  Heaven  their  praises 

bring : 

dim  Disdain  not,  Lord,  our  meaner 

song, 
Who    praise  Thee  with   a   falt'ring 

tongue. 
mf  Being  of  beings  .'  may  our  praise 
Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance 
fill; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  Thy  face. 
Still  hear  and  do   Thy  sovereign 
will: 
To  Ihee  may  all  our  thoughts  arise 
A  true  and  ceaseless  sacrifice.   Amen. 

527  "  Ask  what  I  shall  give  thee.'' 
mp  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  ; 

cr  He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 
cr  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 
P  With  my  burden  I  begin  : 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ; 
Let  Thy  Blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 
Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest  ; 
Take  possession  of  mv  breast ; 
There  Thy  blood-bought  rigid  main- 
And  without  a  rival  reign.  [tain, 

"While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thv  love  mv  spirit  cheer  ; 
cr  Be  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end.  Amen. 

"All    our  righteousnesses    are   as   filthy 

528  rags." 

mfNor  for  our  sins  alone 

Thv  mercv,  Lord,  we  sue  : 
dim  Let  fall  Thy  pitying  glance 

On  our  devotions  too. 
What  we  have  done  for  Thee, 

And  wdiat  we  think  to  do. 
m/The  holiest  hours  we  spend 

In  praver  upon  our  knees, 
The  times  when  most  we  deem 

Our  songs  of  praise  will  please, 
Thou  Searcher  of  all  hearts 
p  Forgiveness  pour  on  tliese. 
mf  And  all  the  gifts  we  bring, 

And  all  the  vows  we  make, 
And  all  the  acts  of  love 

We  plan  for  Thy  d?ar  sake. 
p  Into  Thv  pard'ning  thought, 

0  God  of  mercy,  take. 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


.With  those  sweet  moments  Wend, 
pp  By  Him  Whose  death  we  plead, 
Good  Lord,  Thy  help  extend. 

p  Bow  down  Thine  ear  and  hear ! 
cr  Open  Thine  eyes  and  see  !     * 
Our  very  love  is  shame, 

And  we  must  come  to  Thee 
mfTo  make  it  of  Thy  grace 
t  What  Thou  would'st  have  it  be. 

Amen. 
I 
"  In  all  places  where  I  record  My  Name, 

KOQ    '  wi^1  come  unt0  thee'  an(*  I  wili 
52U    bless  thee." 

nu>  Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  Thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  Thee   Thou  art 

found, 
And  every  place  is  hallow'd  ground. 

For  Thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ; 
Such  ever  bring  Thee  when  they  come, 
And  going,  take  Thee  to  their  home. 

cr  Great  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here"  renew  ; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  Thy  saving  Name. . 

Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of 
prayer, 

To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care, 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise,* 
And  bring  ail  Heav'n  before  our  eyes. 

pLord,  we  are  few,  but  Thou  art 

near, 
Nor  short  Thine  arm,  nor  deaf  Thine 

ear; 
cr  0  rend  the  Heav'ns,  come  quickly 

down. 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  Thine 

own.    Amen. 


"  The  entrance  of  Thy  word  giveth 
530     '  I**." 

rn/ The     Voice    of   God's    Creation 

found  me 
dim  Perplex'd  midst  hope  and  fear, 
m/For  though  His  sunshine  flash'd 

around  me, 
dim  His  storms  at  times  drew  near : 
And  I  said— 

mf  Oh !    that   I   knew    where    He 

abideth  ! 

For  doubts  beset  our  lot, 

dim  And  lo  !  His   glorious  face   He 

hideth, 

And  men  perceive  it  not  I 

< 


m/The  Voice  of  God's   Protection 
told  me  i 
He  loveth  all  He  made  ; 
I  seem'd  to  feel  His  arms  enfold  me, 
p  And  yet  was  hah'  afraid  : 
And  I  said— 

mf  Oh !  that  I  knew  where  I  might 
find  Him ! 
His  eye  would  guide  me  right : 
He  leaveth  countless  tracks  be> 

hind  Him, 
p  Yet  passeth  out  of  sight. 

mf  The  Voice  of  Conscience  sounded 
nearer, 
It  stirr'd  my  inmost  breast ; 
But  though  its   tones  were   firmer, 

clearer, 
dim  'Twas  not  the  voice  of  rest : 
And  I  said— 

Oh  !  that  I  knew  if  He  forgiveth 

My  soul  is  faint  within, 
Because  in  grievous  fear  it  liveth 
Of  wages  due  to  sin.  • 

mflt  was  the  Voice  of  Revelation 

That  met  my  utmost  need  ; 
The  wondrous  message  of  salvation 
cr  Was  joy  and  peace  indeed  : 
And  I  said— 

Oh  !  how  I  love  the  sacred  pages 
5rom  which  such  tidings  flow, 
As  monarchs,   patriarchs,  poets, 
sages, 
dim   Have  long'd  in  vain  to  know ! 

/For  now  is  life  a  lucid  story. 

And  death  (dim)  a  rest  in  Him, 
cr  And  all  is  bathed  in  light  and  glory 

That  once  was  dark  or  dim  : 
And  I  said— 

mf  0  Thou  Who  dost  my  soul  deliver, 
And  all  its  hopes  uplift  ; 
Give  me  a  tongue  to  praise  the 

Giver,  ' 

/  A  heart  to  prize  the  gift. 

Amen. 


531  "  0  how  siveet  are  Thy  words." 

mf  Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 

For  ever  be  Thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

Here  may  the  blind  and  hungry  come, 
And  light  and  food  receive  ; 

Here  shah   the   lowliest   guest  have 
room , 
And  taste  and  see  and  live. 

Here  springs  of  consolation  rise 
To  cheer  the  fainting  mind, 

And  thirsting  souls  receive  supplies, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  Voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 
And  lire  and  everlasting  joys 

Attend  the  blissful  sound. 
Oh.  may  these  h?avenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight, 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  sea, 

And  still  increasing  light. 
Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word, 

And  view  my  Saviour  here. 

Amen. 

"  Thy  ivord  is  tried  to  the  uttermost ;  and 
53.2  Th<j  servant  loath  <-." 

?/if  Church  of  the  Living  God, 

Pillar  and  ground  of  truth, 
Keen  the  old  paths  the  fathers  trod 

In  thy  illumined  youth. 
Lo,  in  thy  bosom  lies 

The  touchstone  for  the  age ; 
Seducing  error  shrinks.and  dies 

At  light  from  yonder  page. 
Woe  to  the  hands  that  dare, 

By  lust  of  power  enticed, 
To  mingle  with  the  doctrine  there 

The  frauds  of  Antichrist. 
Once  to  the  saints  was  given 

All  blessed  gospel  lore  ;       [Heav'n, 
There,  written  down  in  words  from 

Thou  hast  it  evermore. 
Fear  not,  though  doubts  abound, 

And  scoffma  tongues  deride  ; 
Love    of    God's   Word    rinds    surer 
ground 

When  to  the  utmost  tried. 
Toil  at  thy  sacred  text  : 

More  fruitful  grows  the  field  ; 
Each  generation'  for  the  next 

Prepares  a  richer  yield.     , 
God's  Spirit  in  the  Church 

Still  lives  unspent,  untired. 
Inspiring    hearts    that    fain   would 
search 

The  truths  Himself  inspired. 
or  Move.  Holy  Ghost,  with  might 

Amongst  us  as  of  old  ; 
Dispel  the  falsehood,  and  unite 

in  true  faith  the  true  fold.    Amen. 

"  He  that  sat  on  the  Throne  said,  Behold  I 
533  make  all  thing i  new." 

vifGH  how  fair  that  morning  broke, 
When  in  Eden  man  awoke  ! 
Beast  and  bird  and  insect  fright 
RevelTd  in  the  gladsome  light ; 
cr&iD   look'd   down    from   Heav'n 

above, 
All  was  life  and  joy  and  love 


p  Ah  !  the  doleful  change  when  sin 
Darkly,  subtly  enter'd  in  ! 
War  and  pestilence  and  dearth 
Mar  and  sadden  God's  fair  earth  ; 
Human  sorrow  fills  the  air  ; 
Death  is  reigning  everywhere. 
??</Yet  rejoice  ;  for  God  on  high 
/  Hath  not  left  His  world  to  die  ! 
God's  dear  Son*,  with  dying  breath, 
Broke  the  power  ot  sin  and  death  ; 
Christ  the  Tempter  overthrew. 
Chri.vt  is  making  all  things  new. 

f  Lord,  in  me  be  sin  subdued, 
o  may  i  with  heart  renewed,  - 

r  -Fight  the  fight  and  run  the  race, 
Work  in  my  appointed  place, 
:-.■>/ Waiting  for  the  glad  new  birth 
Of  Thy  perfect  Heav'n  and  earth. 


"  Verily  when  we  were  with  you.  we  t,ld 
K94    J'°"   bifore   that   wc    thouid   suffer 

mf  Fab.  down  the  ages  now, 

Her  journey  well-nigh  done, 
The  pilgrim  Church  pursues  her  waT, 

And  longs  to  reach  her  crown. 
ran  No  wider  is  the  gate, 

No  1  roader  is  the  way. 
No  smoother  is  the  ancient  path 

That  leads  to  light  and  day. 
ra/No  feebler  is  the  foe. 

No  slacker  grows  the  fight. 
Nor  less  the  heed  of  armour  tried, 

Of  shield  and  helmet  bright. 
a-  Thus  onward  still  we  press, 

Through  evil  and  through  good, 
Through  pain,  or  poverty,  or  want, 

Through  peril  or  through  blood. 

Still  faithful  to  our  God, 

And  to  our  Captain  true, 
cr  We  follow  where  He  leads  the  way, 

The  Kingdom  still  in  view.    Amen 

"T,  me  to  lire  is  C*irist  and  to 

535  die  is  gain." 

p  Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
;      Whether  1  die  or  live  ; 
:  cr  To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 
]      And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

I  If  life  be  long,  oh  make  me  glad 
The  longer  to  obey  : 
If  short,  no  labourer  is  sad 
To  end  his  toilsome  day. 

;>  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker 
rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before  ; 
He  that  unto  God's  kingdom  comes 

Must  enter  by  this  door, 


(156  ) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made 

Tliy  blessed  Face  to  see :    [  me  meet 
cj-  For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 

What  will  Thy  glory  be  ! 
Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints 

And  weary  sinful  days,  [Saints 

WJ/And    join  with   the   triumphant 

That  sing  my  Saviour's  praise. 
p  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 

The  eye  of  iaith  i.i  dim  ;  [all. 

But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows 
<;>•  And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

Amen. 

I  For  now  they  desire  a  better  country, 
536  V^t  «•  <*  heavenly." 

»>//Therk  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  Saints  immortal  reign  ; 

Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
1     And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never-withering  dowers  : 

dim  Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

rr  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling 
Hood 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  screen  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

pBut   timorous    mortals    start    and 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea.       [shrink, 
And  linger  shivering  on  the  brink, 

And  fear  to  launch  away. 
»rc/Oh,    could  we  make  our  doubts 
.  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 

With  un  beclouded  eyes  : 
cr  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses 
stood, 


flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

Amen. 

"  Thou    wilt  Jcecp  him  in  perfect  peace, 

537    whose  mind  is  Hayed  on  lli.ee." 

???/Peaoe.  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark 
world  of  sin  ? 

p  The  Blood  of  Jescs  whispers  peace 
within. 

raf  Peace,  perfect  peace,  by  throng- 
ing outies  press'd  ? 

p  To  do  the  will  of  Jesus,  this  is  rest. 

mf  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  sorrows 
surging  round  ? 

p  On  Jesus'  Bosom  nought  but  calm 
is  found. 


Mi/Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  loved 

ones  far  away  ? 
p  In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe  and 

they. 

mp  Peace,  perfect  peace,  our  future 

all  unknown  ? 
/  Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the 

Throne. 

mp  Peace,     perfect     peace,      death 

shadowing  us  and  ours? 
/Jesus  has  vanquish'd  death  and  all 

its  powers. 
P  It  is  enough  :  (mf)  earth's  struggles 

soon  shall  cease, 
And  Jesus  call  us  to  Heaven's  perfect 

peace.    Amen. 

"  That  whether  we  ivake  or  sleep  we  should 
538         live  (■■ffether  with  Him." 

P  They  whose  course  on  earth  is  o'er, 
Think  they  of  their  brethren  more  2 
They  before  the  Throne  who  bow, 
Feel  they  for  their  brethren  now  ? 
We,  by  enemies  distrest— 
They  in  Paradise  at  rest ; 
We  the  captives— they  the  freed— 
WTe  and  they  are  one'indeed. 
One  in  ail  we  seek  or  shun, 
One— because  our  Lord  is  one; 
One  in  heart  and  one  in  love — 
We  below,  and  they  above. 
Those  whom  many  a  land  divides, 
Many  mountains,  many  tides, 
Have  they  with  each  other  part, 
Fellowship  of  heart  with  heart? 
Each  to  each  may  be  unknown, 
Wid^  apart  their  lots  be  thrown  : 
Dift'ring  tongues  their  lips  may  speak, 
One  be  strong,  and  one  be  weak  ;— 
cr  Yet  in  Sacrament  and  prayer 
Each  with  other  hath  a  share  ; 
dim  Hath  a  share  in  tear  and  sigh, 
Watch,  and  Fast  and  Litany. 
m/Saints  departed  even  thus 
Hold  communion  still  with  us ; 
Still  with  us,  beyond  the  veil 
Praising,  pleading  without  fail, 
cr  With  them  still  our  hearts  we  raise, 
Share  their  work  and  join  their  praise, 
Rend 'ring  worship,  thanks,  and  love 
To  the  Trinity  above.    Amen. 

"  .?■  ek  ye  first  t'l"  kingdom  of  God  and  Hit 
C"Q  ru/htf.u.in"ss,  and  all  these  things 
06V    shall  be  added  into  you." 

mp  Take   not  thought  for  food  or 
raiment, 

Careful  one.  so  anxiously  ; 
erFor  the  Kine  Himself  provideth 

Food  and  clothes  for  thee. 
7) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


flc  Who  dally  feeds  the  sparrows, 

He  Who  clothes  the  lilies  bright, 
More  than  birds  and  flowers  holds 

Precious  in  His  sight.  [thee 

dim  Would'st  thou   give  a  stone,  a 
serpent 

To  thy  pleading  child  for  food  ? 
or  And  shall  not  thy  Heavenly  Father 

Give  thee  what  is  good  ? 
mf  On  the  heart  that  careth  for  thee 

Rest  thou  then  from  sorrow  free  ; 
For  of  all  most  tender  fathers 

None  so  good  as  He. 
Seek  thou  first  His  gracious  promise, 

Treasure  stored  in  Heav'n  above  ; 
So  thou  mav'st  entrust  all  other 

Safely  to  His  love. 
/  Unto  Thee,  O  bounteous  Father, 

Glory,  honour,  praise  be  done  ; 
"With  tie  So>  and  Holy  Spirit, 

God  for  ever  On~e,    Amen. 

54Q        ' '  Fight  the  good  fight." 

raf  Fight  the  good  fight  with  ail  thy 

might, 
Christ  is  thy  Strength,  and  Christ 

thy  Right; 
Lay  hold  on  life,  and  it  shall  be 
Ihy  joy  and  crown  eternally. 
Run  the  straight  race  through  Goo's 

good  grace, 
Lift  up  thine  eyes,  and  seek  His  Face  ; 
Life  with  its  way  before  us  lies, 
cr  Christ  is  the' path,  and  Christ  the 

prize, 
mf  Cast  care  aside,  lean  on  thy  Guide ; 
His  boundless  mercy  will  provide; 
Trust,  and   thy  trusting    soul    shall 

prove 
cr  Christ  is  its  life,  and  Christ  its 

love. 
mf  Faint  not  nor  fear,  His  Arms  are 

near, 
He  changeth  not,  and  thou  art  dear  ; 
cr  Only  believe,  and  thou  shaft;  see 
That  Christ  is  all  in  all  to  thee. 

Amen. 

"  JVith  'one  mind  'striving  together  .  .  , 
-..   and   in    nothing  terrified   by   your 
>)41  adversaries." 
ttfWn  are  soldiers  of  Christ,  Who  is 

mighty  to  save. 
And   His  Banner  the  Cross  is  un- 

furl'd  ; 
We  are  pledged  to  be  faithful  and 

stedfast  and  brave 
Against  Satan,  the  flesh,  and  the 

world. 


We  are  brothers   and  comrades,  we 
stand  side  by  side. 
And  our  faith  and  our  hope  are  the 
same  ; 
p  And  we  think  of  the  Cross  on  which 
Jesus  has  died, 
When  we  bear  the  reproach  of  Hi; 
Name. 

mf  At  the  font  we  were  mark'd  with 
the  Cross  on  our  brow, 
Of  our  grace  and  our  calling  the 
sign : 
And  the  weakest  is  strong  to  be  true 
to  his  vow, 
;       For  the  armour  we  wear  is  Divine. 

We  will   watch   ready  arm'd  if  the 

Tempter  draw  near, 

If  he  come  with  a  frown  or  a  smile : 

We  will  heed   not   his  threats,  nor 

his  fiatteries  hear, 

Nor  be  taken  by  storm  or  by  wile. 

We    will  master  the  flesh,  and  its 
longings  restrain, 
We  will  not  be  the  bond-slaves  of 
Bin, 
The  pure  Spirit  of  God  in  our  nature 
snail  reign, 
And  our  spirits  their  freedom  shall 
win. 

For  the  world's  love  we  live  not,  its 
hate  we  defy, 
And  we  will    not   be   led   by  the 
throng ; 
We'll  be  true   to   ourselves,  to  our 
Father  on  high, 
And  the  bright  world  to  which  we 
belong. 

Now  let  each  cheer  his  comrade,  let 
hearts  beat  as  one, 
While   we    follow   where    Christ 
leads  the  way ; 
'Twere    dishonour    to   yield,  or  the 
battle  to  shun, 
We  will  fight,  and  will  watch,  and 
will  pray. 

dim  Though   the  warfare  be  wean; 

the  trial  be  sore, 
cr  In  the  might  of  our  God  wc  will 
stand :  I 

mf  Oh  :  what  joy  to  be  crown  d  and 
be  pure  evermore, 
In  the  peace  of  our  own  Fatherland. 
Amen. 

542    "Qui*  Vou  We  men  ,■  be  strong." 
mf  Stand  up '.— stand  up  for  Jesus  I 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  Cross  ; 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  sutler  loss. 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


cr  From  victory  unto  victory 

Kis  array  He  shall  lead. 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquish'd, 
/  And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

mf  Stand  up  I— stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 
d/mThe  solemn  watchword  hear ; 
If  while  ye  sleep  He  suffeis, 
o-  Away  with  shame  and  fear  ; 
Where'er  ye  meet  with  evil, 

Within  vou  or  without, 
Charge  for  the  God  of  battles, 

And  put  the  foe  to  rout. 

mf  Stand  up  I— stand  up  for  Jesus  : 

The  trumpet  call  obey  : 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 

In  this  His  glorious  day. 
Ye  that  are  men  now  serve  Him 

Against  unnumber'd  foes  ; 
Let  courage  rise  with  danger 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

Stand  up  !— stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone  ; 
dim  The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own. 
cr  Put  on  the  Gospel  armour, 

Each  piece  put  on  with  prayer ;' 
When  duty  calls  or  danger  * 

Be  never  wanting  there  ! 

mf  Stand  up  !— stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

The  strife  will  not  he  long  ; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song. 
cr  To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be  ; 
/He  with  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally.    Amen. 

"  When  the  enemy  shall  come  in  like  a 
- -n  flood,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall 
0$O    lift  tip  a  standard  against  him." 

7>There's  peace  and  rest  in  Paradise, 

In  weary  hours  we  say  ; 
And  oh  that  we  had  wings  like  doves 

Tha:  we  might  flee  away  I 

mp  For  here  so  strong  the  evil  seems, 
So  weak  appears  the  good, 

Our  standard  wavers  in  the  rush 
Of  evil,  like  a  flood. 

At  times,  through  the   long   lonely 
watch, 

Nor  sun  nor  moon  appears ; 
Without,  incessant  fightings  are, 

Within;  incessant  fears. 

Then  for  the  quiet  land  we  long, 

And  the  ahode  of  Peace  ; 
And  for  the  word,  (cr)  "Come,  weary 

From  war  and  vigil  cease  :  "    [soul, 
{ 


cr  But  in  our  stronger  hours  we  grasp 

The  warrior's  sword  again, 
And  burn  the  good  fight  yet  to  fight. 

The  faithful  watch  maintain. 
mf  We  fain  would  tread  the  famous 

Martyrs  and  saints  have  trod ;    [way 
The  hours  ebb  fast  of  this  one  day 

Of  noblest  war  for  God  ! 
The  Lord  Himself  hath  need  of  us  ; 
cr  On  :  till  the  fight  be  won  ; 
/And  the  King's  words  shall  thrill 
the  heart  : 

"  Servant  of  God,  well  done  !  " 

Amen. 

544  "  0  praise  God." 
/Praise  the  Lord,  His  glories  show. 
Saints  within  His  courts  below, 
Angels  round  His  Throne  above, 

All  that  see  and  share  His  love. 
Earth  to  Heav'n,  and  Heav'n  to  earth, 
Tell  His  wonders,  sing  His  worth  ; 
Age  to  age,  and  shore  to  shore, 
Praise  Him,  praise  Him,  evermore. 

Praise  the  Lord,  His  mercies  trace  ; 
Praise  His  providence  and  grace, 
All  that  He  for  man  hath  done, 
All  He  sends  us  through  His  Sox  : 
Strings*  and  voices,  hands  and  hearts, 
In  the  concert  bear  your  parts ; 
All  that  breathe,  voiir  Lord  adore. 
ff  Praise  Hun,  praise  Him,  evermore. 
Amen. 

"  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,   0 

545  thou  city  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. 
mf  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 


Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  : 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age  ? 
Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring — 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
Thus  they  march,  the  pillar  leading, 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day; 
Daily  on  the  manna  feeding      [pray. 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they 
159) 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


p  Saviour,  since  of  Zion's  city 

I.  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  (dory  in  Tin  Name. 
Fading  is  the  world's  best  pleasure, 

All  its  boasted  pomp  and  show  ; 
/  Solid  joys  a;.d  lasting  Treasure 

None  but  Son's  children  know. 
Amen. 


Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 

On  the  borders  of  vouf  land  ; 
Jesus.  Christ,  your  Fathj 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

7>Lord,  obedient  we  would  so. 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 


•'  Praise  the  Lor  Ifivm  the  heavens.  Praise 

546  **  Lor&fnm  the  earth." 
f    Ye  holy  Angels  bright ' 

Who  wait  at  God's  right  hand, 
Or  through  the  realms  of  light 
Fly  at  your  Lord's  command, 
Ass  st  our  song, 
Or  else  the  theme 
Too  high  doth  seem 
For  mortal  tongue. 

♦n/  Ye  blessed  souls  at  rest. 
Who  ran  this  earthly  race. 
And  now.  from  sin  i< :" 
Behold  the  Saviour's  Face, 

His  praises  sound, 

As  in  His  light 

With  sweet  delight 

Ye  do  abound. 

Ye  saints,  who  toil  be] 
Ad«:-re  your  heavenly  King, 
And  onward  as  ye  go 
Some  joyful  anthem  sing ; 

Take  what  He  gives 

And  praise  Him  still. 

Through  goo  1  and  ill, 

Who  ever  lives : 

My  soul,  bear  thou  thy  pail, 
Triumph  in  God  above. 

And  with  a  well-tuned  heart 
Sing  thou  the  songs  of  love  I 
Let  all  thy  days 

/Till  life  shall  end. 
Whate'er  He  send, 
Be  fUl'd  with  praise.    Amen. 

I  mud  cf  the  Lord  shall  return 

547  an<*  tome  to  Zioii  with  tonga  " 
mf  Children  of  the  Heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  : 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

7- We  are  travelling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  : 
cr  Thev  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

w/Lift  your  eye',  ye  sons  of  light, 
Sion's  city  is  in  sight : 
There  our  endless  home  shall  be. 
There  our  Lord  we  soon  shall  see. 


"His   name  only  is  excellent,  and   Hit 
548   l-raise  above  Beaten  and  earth." 

f  Let  all  the  world  in  everv  corner 
sing. 
My  God  and  King ! 
The  heav'ns  are  not  too  high, 
His  praise  may  thither  flv  ; 
dim  Tne  earth  is  not  too  low, 
cr  His  praises  there  may  grow. 
/  Let  ail  the  world  in"  every  corner 
sins. 
My  God  and  King  : 

Let  all  the  world  in  every  corner  sing. 
My  God  and  Kins: 
The  Church  with  psalms  must  shout, 
No  door  can  keep  them  out ; 
But  above  all  the  heart 
Must  hear  the  longest  part. 
Let  all  the  world  in  every  coiner  sing. 
My  God  and  King  !    Amen. 


549 


'•  A  perfect  heart.*1 


m/O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ; 

A   heart    that's   sprinkled  with   the 
So  freely  shed  for  me  :  [Blood 

A  heart  resign'd.  submissive,  meek, 
My  great  Redeemer's  Throne  j 

^Tiere  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone  : 

A  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 
,      Believing,  true,  and  clean. 
;  Which    neither   life   nor  death    can 
!         part 
I      From  Hun  that  dwells  within  : 

A  heart  in  everv  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  Divine  ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 

A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine. 

Tliy  nature,  gracious  Lofd,  impart. 
Come  quickly  from  above ; 

Vv'rite  Thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new  best  Name  of  Love 

Amen. 


GENERAL  HYMNS. 


"The  Lord  hath  given  me  a  tongue  .  .  . 
550  and  1  will  praise  Him  therewith." 
mf Angel-voices,  ever  singing, 

Round  Thy  Throne  of  light. 
Angel-harps  for  ever  ringing, 

Rest  not  dav  nor  night ; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee 

cr  And  confess  Thee 
/  Lord  of  might ! 

mf  Thou,  Who  art  beyond  the  farthest 

Mortal  eye  can  scan, — 
Can  it  be  that  Thou  regardest 

Songs  of  sinful  man  ? 
Can  we  know  that  Thou  art  near  us, 

cr  And  wilt  hear  us? 
/  Yea,  we  can  ! 

mf  Yea,  we  know  that  Thou  rejoicest 

O'or  each  work  of  Thine; 
Tho  i  didst  ears  and  hands  and  voices 

For  Thy  praise  design  ; 
Craftsman  s  art  and  music's  measure 
For  Thy  pleasure 
All  combine. 
In  Thv  House,  Great  God,  we  offer 

Of  Thin  2  own  to  Thee; 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer 

All  unworthily  [voices, 

Hearts  and  minds  and  hands  and 
In  our  choicest 
Psalmody. 
/Honour,  glory,  might,  and  merit, 

Thine  shall  ever  be, 
Father,  Sox,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Blessed  Trinity  ! 
Of  the  best  that  Thou  hast  given, 
Earth  and  Heaven 
Render  Thee.    Amen. 


"  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
f.  --  the  love  of  God,  a?ul  the  communion 
OOi    of  the  Holy  Ghost  be  with  you  all." 

w/May   the  grace   of  Christ  our 
Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
With  each  other  and  the  Lord. 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

Amen. 

f^olp  Communion. 

552    "  If  *»  the  Spirit  that  quickeneth" 
p  Look  down  upon  us,  God  of  grace, 
And  send  from  Thy  most  holy  place 
The  quickening  Spirit  all  Divine 
On  us  and  on  this  bread  and  wine. 


O  may  His  overshadowing 
Make  now  for  us  this  bread  we  bring 
The  Body  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord, 
This  cup  His  Blood  for  sinners  pour'A. 
Amen. 

553     "  That  they  all  may  be  one." 
mf  Thou,  Who  at  Thy  first  Eucharist 
didst  pray 
That  all  Thy  Church  might  be  for 
ever  one, 
p  Grant  us  at  every  Eucharist  to  say 
With  longing  heart  and  soul,  "  Thy 
will  be  done."  [ba, 

Oh,  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Bodv 
pp  Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of 

Unity. 
mp  For  all  Thy  Church,  0  Lord,  we 
intercede  ; 
Make  Thou  our  sad  divisions  soon 
to  cease  *■ 
crDraw  us  the  nearer  each  to  each, 
we  plead, 
By  drawing  all  to  Thee,  0  Prince  of 
peace;  [be, 

Thus  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Bodv 
pp  Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of 

Unity. 
pWe  pray  Thee  too  for  wanderera 
from  Thy  Fold ; 
0  bring  them  back,  Good  Shepherd 
of  the  sheep, 
Back  to  the  Faith  which  Saints  be- 
lieved of  old, 
Back  to  the  Church  which  still  that 
Faith  doth  keep ; 
Soon  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Body 

be, 
pp  Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of 

Unity. 
mp  So,  Lord,  at  length  when  Sacra- 
ments shall  cease, 
May  we  be  one  with  all  Thy  Church 
above. 
One  with  Thy  Saints  in  one  unbroken 
peace, 
One  with  Thy  Saints   in  one  un- 
bounded love : 
mf  More  blessed  still,  in  peace  and 

love  to  be 
pp  One  with  the  Trinity  in  Unity. 
Amen. 

"  In  the  midst  of  the  Throne  .  .  .  stood  a 
554     Lamb  as  it  had  been  slain. " 
mp  0  Thou,  before  the  world  began. 
Ordain 'd  a  sacrifice  for  man, 
And  by  Ih  Eternal  Spikit  n.aie 
An  Offering  in  the  sinner's  stead  ; 
mf  Our  everlasting  Priest  art  Thou,    i 
dim  Pleading  Thy  Death  for  sinners 
now. 


(  161  ) 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


mp  Thy  Offering  still  continues  new 
Before  the  Righteous  Father's  view  ; 
cr  Thyself  the  Lamb  for  ever  slain, 
Thy  Priesthood  doth  unchanged  re- 
main ; 
mf  Thv  years,  0  God,  can  never  fail, 
Nor  Thy  blest  work  within  the  veil. 
p  0  that  our  faith  may  never  move, 
But  stand  unshaken  as  Thy  love  '. 
erJSure  evidence  of  things  unseen, 
Now  let  it  pass  the  years  between, 


"  Verily  Thou  art  a  God  that  hidest 
___  Thyself,  0  God  of  Israel,  the 
Oi>9    Saviour." 

jk/Loed,     enthroned    in     heavenly 
splendour, 
First  begotten  from  the  dead, 
Thou  alone,  our  strong  Defender, 
Liftest  up  Thy  people's  head. 
Alleluia, 
Jest;,  True  and  Living  Bread  ! 
p  Here  our  humblest  homage  pay  we  ; 

Here  in  loving  reverence  bow  : 
Here  for  Faith's  discernment  pray  we, 
Lest  we  fail  to  know  Thee  now. 
mf  Alleluia, 
Thou  art  here,  we  ask  not  how. 
p  Though  the  lowliest  form  doth  veil 
Thee 
As  of  old  in  Bethlehem, 
cr  Here  as  there  Thine  Angels  hail 
Thee; 
Branch  and  Flower  of  Jesse's  stem 
mf  Alleluia, 
We  in  worship  join  with  them. 
Paschal  Lamb,  Thine  Offering,  finish'd 
Once  for  all  when  Thou  wast  slain, 
In  its  fulness  undiminish'd 
Shall  for  evermore  remain, 
Alleluia. 
Cleansing  souls  from  every  stain. 
cr  Life-imparting  Heavenly  Manna, 

Stricken  Rock  with  streaming  Side, 
/Heav'n  and  earth  with  leud  Hosanna, 
Worship  Thee,  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
Alleluia, 
Risen,  Ascended,  Glorified ! 

Amen. 

"  The  Blood  of  sprinkling,  which 
556  speaketh." 

r>  Victim  Divine,  Thy  grace  we  claim 
While  thus  Thy  precious  Death  we 

show ; 
Once  offer'd  up.  a  spotless  Lamb, 
In  Thv  ereat  temple  here  below, 
cr  TSbu  didst  for  all  mankind  atone, 
m/And    standest    now    before   the 

Throne, 

(1€! 


Thou  standest  in  the  holiest  place, 
As  now  for  guilty  sinners  slain  ; 
Thy  Blood  of  sprinkling  speaks  and 

prays 
ATI-prevalent  for  helpless  man  ; 
p  Thy  Blood  is  still  our  ransom  found, 
cr  And  spreads  salvation  all  around. 

God  still  respects  Thy  sacrifice, 

Its  savour  sweet«doth  always  please  ; 

The  Offering  smokes  through  earth 

and  skies, 
Diffusing  life  and  joy  and  peace ; 
To  these  Thy  lower  courts  it  comes, 
And  fills  them  with  Divine  perfumes. 

cr  We  need  not  now  go  up  to  Heav'n 
To  bring  the  long-sought    Saviour 

down  ; 
Thou  art  to  all  that  seek  Thee  given, 
Thou   dost   e'en  now  Thy  banquet 

crown : 


557  "  The  Body  and  Blood  of  the  Lord." 
mp  Hail,  Body  true,  of  Mary  born, 

and  in  the  manger  laid, 
That  once  with  thorn  and  scourging 

torn  wast  on  the  Cross  display 'd,' 
P  That  every  eye  might  there  descry 

th'  uplifted  Sacrifice, 
mf  Which   once  for  all  to  God  on 

high  paid  our  redemption's  price  1 

Hail,  precious  Blood,  by  true  descent 

drawn  from  our  own  first  sire, 
Yet  innocent  of  that  fell  taint  which 

fills  our  veins  with  fire, 
Once  from  the  side  of  Him  that  died 

for  love  of  us  His  kin 
Drain'd  an  atonement  to  provide  and 

wash  away  our  sin  1 

Still  Thou  art  there  amidst  us,  Lokd, 

unchangeably  the  same, 
When  at  Thv  board  with  one  accord 

Thv  promises  we  claim  ; 
But  lo !  the  way  Thou  com'st  to-day 
•  is  one  where  bread  and  wine 


cr  How  glorious   is  that  Body  now, 

throned  on  the  Throne  of  Heav'n  ! 
dim'The  Angels  bow,  and  marvel  how 

to  us  on  earth  'tis  given  ; 
mf  Oh,  to  discern  what   splendours 

burn  within  these  veils  of  His,— 
That  faith  could   into  vision    turn, 

and  see  Him  as  He  is  : 

) 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


How  mighty  is  the  Blood  that  ran 

for  sinful  nature's  needs ! 
cr  It  broke  the  ban,  it  rescued  man  ; 

it  lives,  and  speaks,  and  pleads  : 
And  all  who  sup  from  this  blest  Cup 

in  faith  and  hope  and  love, 
/  Shall  prove  that  death  is  swallow'd 

up  in  richer  life  above.    Amen. 

"  Thanks  be  to  God  for  His  unspeakable 

558  ffW" 

m/O  Jesu,  Blessed  Lord,  to  Thee 

My  heartfelt  thanks  for  ever  be, 
Who  ha-t  d'o  lovindv  hestow'd 
On  me  Thy  Body  and  Thy  Blood. 

/  Break  forth,  my  soul,  for  joy,  and 

say, 
What  wealth  is  come  to  me  to-day ! 
p  My  Saviour  dwells  within  me  now; 
cr  How  blest  am  I !  (p)  how  good  art 

Thou  1    Amen. 


"  They  took  knowledge  of  them,  that  they 

559  had  beeji  ivith  Jesus." 

mpO  Christ,  our  God,  Who  with 

Thine  own  hast  been, 
Our  spirits  cleave  to  Thee,  the  Friend 

unseen. 

Vouchsafe  that  all  who  on  Thy  bounty 

feed 
May  heed  Thy  Love,  and  prize  Thy 

gifts  indeed. 

Make  every  heart  that  is  Thy  dwelling- 
place 

A  water 'd  garden  fill'd  w:'th  fruits  of 
grace. 

P  Each  holy  purpose  help  us  to  fulfil ; 
Increase  our  faith  to  feed  upon  Thee 
still. 

cr  Illuminate  our  minds,  that  we  may 

see 
In  all  around  us  holy  signs  of  Thee. 

And  may  such  witness  in  our  lives 

appear, 
That  all  may  know  Thou  hast  been 

with  us  here. . 

p  0  grant  us  peace,  that  by  Thy  peace 

po.^sess'd. 
Thy  life  within  us  we  may  manifest. 

cr  So  shall  we  pass  our  days  in  holy 

fear, 
In  joyful  consciousness  that  Thou  art 

near. 

( 


mf  So  shalt  Thou  be  for  ever,  loving 

Lord, 
Our  Shield  and  our  exceeding  great 

Reward.    Amen. 


560  "  TJie  Lord  shall  give  thee  rest." 
For   Gatherings   of    Clergy    or 

Church- workers. 
mpWiTH  weary  feet  and   sadden 'd 
heart. 

From  toil  ard  care  we  flee, 
p  And  come,  0  dearest  Lord,  apart 

To  rest  awhile  with  1  hee. 

The  courts  of  Heav'n  were  lost  to  view, 
The  world  had  come  between ; 

cr  But  here  the  veil  is  rent  in  two ; 
We  see  the  tilings  unseen. 

p  Our  sins,  in  Thy  pure  light  descried, 

Stand  out  in  dread  array  ; 
cr  But  here  in  Love's  absolving  tide 

Their  guilt  is  wash'd  away. 

pWith  strife  of  tongues   distraught 
and  worn 

Our  troublous  way  we  trod  ; 
But  cast  ourselves,  this  holy  morn, 

Into  the  peace  of  God. 

mf  And  oh  !  what  depth  of  joy,  as  thus 
We  bend  the  trembling  knee, 

To  know  that  Thou  art  one  with  us, 
And  we  are  one  with  Thee.    Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  are  suitable* 
520  Love  Divine,  all  loves  excelling. 
528  Not  for  our  sins  alone. 

polg  tSaptfettu 

"  Buried  with  Him  in  Baptism,  wherein 

561  also  ye  are  risen  wiifl  Him.'' 
p  With  Christ  we  share  a  mystic 

grave, 
With  Christ  we  buried  lie  ; 
But  'tis  not  in  the  darksome  cave 
By  mournful  Calvary. 

The  pure  and  bright  baptismal  flood 
Entombs  our  nature's  stain  : 

cr  New  creatures  from  the  cleansing 
With  Christ  we  rise  again,    [wave 

Thrice  blest,  if  through  this  world  of 
And  sin,  and  selfish  care,       [strhe, 

Our  snow-white  robe  of  righteousness 
We  undefiled  wear. 

m/Thrice  blest,  if  through  the  gate  of 
All  glorious  and  free  [death 

/  We  to  our  joyful  rising  pass, 
0  risen  Lord,  with  Thee.    Amen. 

ic3  )  a  i 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 


"  BajtiHng  them  in  the  Xame  of  the 
.„-  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Ou2    Holy  Ghost." 

m  '0  Father,  bless  the  children 

Brought  hither  to  Thy  gate  ; 
Lift  up  their  fallen  nature, 

Restore  their  lost  estate  ; 
Renew  Thine  image  in  them, 

And  own  them, "by  this  sign, 
Thv  verv  sons  and  daughters, 
dim  New  bom  of  birth  Divine. 
/O  Jesu  Loud,  receive  them  ; 

Thv  loving  Arms  of  old 
Were  open'a  wide  to  welcome 

The  children  to  Thy  fold  ; 
p  Let  these,  baptized,  and  dying, 
cr  Then  rising  from  th  .■ 
f  Henceforth "be  living  members 

Of  Thee,  their  hving  Head. 
pQ  Holy  Spirit,  keep  them  ; 

Dwell  with  them  to  the  last, 
Till  all  the  fight  is  ended. 

And  all  the  storms  are  past. 
cr  Renew  the  gift  baptismal, 

From  strength  to  strength,  till  each 
;■  '■The  troublous  waves  o'ercoming, 

The  land  of  life  shall  reach. 
0  Father,  Sox,  and  Spirit. 

0  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Power, 
We  wait  the  promised  blessing 

In  this  accepted  hour  ! 
p  We  name  udop.  :Lr  rhildren 

The  Threefold  Name  Divine : 
cr  Receive  them,  cleanse  them,  own 

them, 
mf  And  keep  them  ever  Thine. 

Amen. 


"  If  any  ma/i  be  in  Christ,  he  is  a  neu 
563  trtaturc" 

For  AH  Adult. 
p  Father.  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

In  solemn  power  come  down. 
Present  with  Thy  heavenly  host 
cr  ihy  Sacram nt  to  crown  : 
See  a  sinful  child  of  earth  ; 

Bless  for  him  the  cleansing  flood; 
Make  him  by  a  second  birth 
mf  One  with  the  life  of  God. 
p  Let  the  promised  inward  grace 

Accompany  the  sign, 
On  his  new-born  soul  impress 

The  glorious  Name  Divine  ; 
cr  Father,  all  Thy  love  reveal, 

Jesus,  all  Thy  mind  impart, 
th/Holy  Ghost,  renew,  and  dwell 

For  ever  in  his  heart.    Amen. 
The  f Mowing  Hymn  is  suitable  : 

4S7  Ike  Soa  of  Alan  from  Jordan  rose. 


"  S'oie  therefore,  our  Bod,  tee  think  F;;r, 
5(}4    and  praise  Thy  glorious  Name." 

Sen-day  Evening.  • 
mf  And  now  this  holy  day 
Is  chawing  to  its  end. 
Once  more,  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 
Our  thanks  and  prayers  we  send. 

We  thank  Thee  for  this  rest 
From  earthly  care  and  strife  ; 

We  thank  Tii-  for  this  help 
To  higher,  holier  life. 

We  thank  Thee  for  Thy  House ; 
It  is  Thy  Palace-gate 

Where  Thou,  unon  Thy  Throne 
Of  mercy,  still  dost  wait 

We  thank  Thee  for  Thy  Word. 
Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
Oh.  may  its  holy  fruits 
Within  our  hearts  abound  I 

dim  Yet.  ere  we  go  to  rest,   - 
Father,  to  Thee  we  pray. 
Forgive  the  sins  that  stain 
E'en  this  Thy  holy  day. 

Through  Jesus  let  the  past 
Be  blotted  from  Thy  sight, 
And  let  us  all  now  sleep 
p  At  peace  with  Thee  this  night. 

/  To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  glory  be, 

From  all  in  earth  and  Heav'n, 
Through  all  eternity.    Amen. 


'•  The  San  ->f  Man  shjllcomein  His  Glory, 
535  am*  ail  tfle  holy  --l.ije'.s  with  Htm." 
mf  Up  in  Heaven,  up  in  Heaven, 
In  the  bright  place  far  away, 
He  Whom  bad  men  crucified, 
Sitteth  at  His  Father's  side. 
Till  the  Judgment  Day. 

And  He  loves  His  little  children. 
And  He  pleadeth  for  them  there, 
Asking  the  crreat  God  of  Heav'n 
aim  That  their  sins  may  be  forgiven, 
And  He  hears  their  prayer. 

cr  Never  more  a  helpless  Baby, 

Born  in  poverty  and  pain. 
wtfBut  with  awful  glory  crown'd, 
With  His  Angels  standing  round, 
He  shall  come  again. 

Then  thQ  wicked  souls  shall  tremble. 

And  the  good  souls  shah  rejoice  ; 
Parents,  children,  even-  one. 
Then  shall  stand  before  His  Throne. 

And  shall  hear  His  voice. 


FOR  THE  YOUNG. 


cr  And  all  faithful  holy  Christians, 
Who   their   Master's  work  have 
done, 
Shall  appear  at  His  right  hand 
And  inherit  the  fair  land 
That  His  love  has  won.    Amen. 

586  "  Partakers  of  the  Divine  nature." 
mf  Members  of  Christ  are  we  ; 

He  is  our  living  Head,  [be 

d/mThat  henceforth  we  should  ever 

By  His  good  Spirit  led 

In  the  same  narrow  path 

Our  Lord  and  Saviour  trod— 
The  path  that  leadeth  by  the  Cross 
cr  To  glory  and  to  God. 
mf  Children  of  God  are  we  ; 

Such  grace  to  us  is  given,       [words, 
To  kneel  and  pray  in  Christ's  own 

"  Father,  Which  art  in  Heav'n  ;  " 

Set  king  to  do  His  will 

As  Angels  do  above, 
And  walking  in  obedient  ways 

Of  holy  truth  and  love. 

Of  Heaven's  kingdom  we 

Inheritors  were  made ;  [robe 

Each  at  the  Font  in  Christ's  own 

Of  spotless  white  array'd. 
dim  L  pon  our  forehead  now 

Is  traced  the  suffering  sign, 
cr  That  one  day  on  each  saintly  brow 

A  glorious  crown  may  shine. 
mf  Christ's  little  ones  are  we  ; 

And  unto  us  are  given 
Angelic  guards,  who  ever  see 

Our  Father's  face  in  Heav'n. 
p  To  walk  in  folly  now 

We  may  not,  must  not,  dare, 
cr  Mindful  Whose  seal  is  on  our  brow, 

Whose  holy  Name  we  bear.    Amen. 

"  It  shall  be  well  with    them  that  fear 

567  God." 

mp  0  my  God,  I  fear  Thee  ! 

Thou  art  very  high, 
cr  Yet  to  us,  Thy  children, 
Thou  art  always  nigh, 
Far  removed  from  mortal  sight, 
Dwelling  in  eternal  light. 
p  0  my  God.  I  fear  Thee  1 
Yet  I  come  in  prayer, 
For  my  Saviour  tells  me 
I  need  not  despair  ; 
cr  Tells  me  of  a  Father's  love, 
And. a  home  prepared  above. 
Never  earthly  father 

Loveth  like  to  Thee ; 
Thou  dost  guide  and  pardon 

Guilty  ones  like  me ; 
Rending  down  Thy  Holy  Son 
That  all  sinners  might  be  won. 


(  If*  ) 


mp  0  my  God,  I  fear  Thee, 

Holy,  just,  and  true ; 
cr  But,  my  Heavenly  Father, 
I  will  love  Thee  too  ; 
Guide  me  till  this  life  be  past, 
Take  me  to  Thyself  at  last.    A  men. 

568  "  booking  unto  Jesus." 

mf  Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee, 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be  : 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild, 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 
Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart ; 
dim  Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind, 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 
Meek  and  lowly  may  I  be  ; 
Thou  art  all  humility  : 
Let  me  to  my  betters  bow, 
Subject  to  Thy  parents  Thou. 
mf  Let  me  above  all  fulfil 
God  my  Heavenly  Father's  will ; 
Never  His  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  His  glory  live. 
Thou  didst  live  to  God  alone, 
Thou  didst  never  seek  Thine  own, 
Thou  Thyself  didst  never  please, 
God  was  all  Thy  happiness. 
p  Loving  Jesx^,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  Hands  I  am  ; 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art  ; 
cr  Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 
mf  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  mv  happy  days : 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  Holy  Child,  in  me.  Amen. 

569  "  Cease  to  do  evil,  learn  to  do  well."" 
mf  Do  no  sinful  action, 

Speak  no  angry  word ; 
Ye  belong  to  Jesus, 

Children  of  the  Lord. 
Christ  is  kind  and  gentle, 
Christ  is  pure  and  true ; 
dimAnd  His  little  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 
There's  a  wicked  spirit 

Watching  round  you  still, 
And  he  tries  to  tempt  you 
To  all  harm  and  ill. 
cr  But  ye  must  not  hear  him, 
Though  'tis  hard  for  you 
To  resist  the  evil, 
And  the  good  to  do. 
mf  For  ye  promised  truly, 
In  your  infant  days, 
To  renounce  him  wholly, 
And  forsake  his  ways. 


FOR  THE  YOUNG. 


Ye  are  new-bora  Christians, 

Ye  must  learn  to  fight 
With  the  bad  within  you, 

And  to  do  the  right. 
Christ  is  your  own  Master, 

He  is  good  and  true, 
And  His  little  children 

Muse  be  holy  too.    Amen. 

'•  Tnine  eyes  shall  see  the   Kin?  in    His 
be.mty;  th:y  shall  behold  the  lund 

570  thatU  very  far  off." 

m/EvERY  morning  the  red  sun 

Vv;ses  warm  and  bright ; 
dim  But  the  evening  comeih  on, 

And  the  dark,  cold  night 
cr  There's  a  bright  land  tar  away, 
Where  'tis  never-ending  day. 
mf  Every   spring    the    sweet    young 
flowers 

Open  bright  and  gay. 
dim  Till  the  chilly  autumn  hours 

Wither  them  away. 
cr  There's  a  land  we  have  not  seen, 
Where  the  trees  are  always  iireen. 
mf  Little  birds  sing  songs  of  praise 

All  the  summer  long, 
dim  But  in  colder,  shorter  days 

They  forget  their  song. 
cr  There's  a  place  where  Angels  sing 
Ceaseless  praises  to  their  King. 
m/Cmust  our  Lord  is  ever  near 

Those  who  fellow  Him  : 
dim  But  we  cannot  see  Him  here, 

For  our  eyes  are  dim  ; 
cr  There  is  a  most  happy  place, 
"Where  men  always  see  His  face. 
p  Who  shall  go  to  that  bright  land  ? 
cr  Ail  who  do  the  right : 
mf  Holy  children  there  shall  stand 

In  their  robes  of  white ; 
For  that  Heav'n,  so  bright  and  blest, 
dim  Is  our  everlasting  rest.    Amen. 

"Tt  Him  tfaj.t  is  able  to  keep  you  from 

571  fiMiMg." 

m/Sans  to  the  Lord  the  children's 
hymn, 

His"  gentle  love  declare, 
Who  ben  is  amid  the  Seraphim 

To  hear  the  children's  prayer. 
p  He  at  a  mother's  breast  was  fed, 

Though  Gods  own  Sox  was  He ; 
He  learnt  the  first  small  words  He  said 

At  a  meek  mother's  knee. 
cr  Close   to   His  loving    Heart    He 
press'd 

The  children  of  the  earth  : 
He  lifted  up  His  hands  and  bless'd 

The  babes  of  human  birth. 


i  m/Lo!  from  the  stars  His  Face  will 
turn 
On  us  with  glances  mild ; 
;  The  Angels    :'  H:5  Pies  nee  vearn 
To  bless  the  little  child. 
np  Keep  us,  0  Jesus,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

That  so,  by  Thy  dear  grace, 
We,  children  of  the  Font,  may  see 
Our  Heavenly  Father's  face. 

Amen. 

"God  who   kelpeth   us,  and  poureth  His 

572  benefits  upon  us." 
m/LoRD,  I  would  own  Thy  tender 

care. 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me ; 
The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 

Are  all  bestow'd  by  Thee. 
Tis  Thou  preservest  me  from  death 

And  dangers  every  hour  : 
p  I  cannot  draw  another  breath 
cr  L  nless  Thou  give  me  power. 
Kind  Angels  guard  me  every  night, 

As  round  my  bed  they  stay  : 
Nor  am  I  absent  from  Thy  sight 

In  darkness  or  by  day. 
My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents 
dear, 

To  me  by  God  are  ciiven  : 
I  have  not  any  blessing  here 

But  what  is  sent  from  Heav'n. 
mf  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  con- 
stant care 

I  never  can  repay  ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer, 

To  love  Thee  and  obey.    Amen. 

573  "  The  Lord  made  all  things." 
/All  thinsrs  bright  and  beautiful, 

All  creatures  great  and  small, 
All  things  wise  and  wonderful, 

The  Lord  God  made  them  all. 
m/Each  little  flower  that  opens, 

Each  little  bird  that  sings. 
He  made  their  glowing  colours, 

He  made  their  tiny  wings. 

The  rich  man  in  his  castle. 
The  poor  man  at  his  sate, 
i  God  made  them,  high  or  lowly, 
And  order 'd  their  estate. 

The  purple-headed  mountain, 

The  river  running  by. 
The  sunset  and  the  morning, 

That  brightens  up  the  sky  ;— 

The  cold  wind  in  the  winter, 

The  pleasant  summer  sun. 
Tne  ripe  fruits  in  the  garden.— 

He  made  them  every  one ; 


FOR  THE  YOUNG. 


crThevdo  not  hear  when  the  great 
bell 
Is  ringing  overhead ; 
They  cannot  rise  and  come  to  Church 
dim  With  us,  for  they  are  dead. 

But  we  believe  a  day  shall  come 
cr  When  all  the  dead  will  rise, 
When  they  who  sleep  down  in  the 
grave 
Will  ope  again  their  eyes. 

For  Christ  our  Lord  was  buried 

once, 
mf  He  died  and  rose  again, 
He   conquer'd    death,    He    left    the 

grave ; 
dim  And  so  will  Christian  men. 

mp  So  when  the  friends  We  love  the 
best 

Lie  in  their  churchyard  bed, 
We  must  not  cry  too  bitterly 

Over  the  happy  dead  ; 

cr  Because,  for  our  dear  Saviour's 
sake, 
Our  sins  are  all  forgiven ; 
And  Christians  onlv  fail  asleep 
mf  To  wake  again  in  Heav'n.    Amen. 

iTor  Scfjwrol  atrtj  College  2Btee- 

''The  fear  of  the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom; 
-««  and  to  depart  from  evil  is  under 
070    standing" 

Beginning  of  Term 

ra/LoRD,  behold  us  with  Thy  blessing 

Once  again  assembled  here ; 
Onward  be  our  footsteps  pressing 

In  Thy  love,  and  faith,  and  fear ; 
dim  Stiil  protect  us 
cr  By  Thy  Presence  ever  near. 

mf  For  Thy  mercy  we  adore  Thee, 
For  this  rest  upon  our  way  ; 

p  Lord,  again  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Speed  our  labours  day  by  day  ; 
cr  Mind  and  spirit 
With  Thy  choicest  gifts  array. 

mf  Keep  the  spell  of  home  affection 

Still  alive  in  every  hear!: : 
May  its  power,  with  mild  direction, 
Draw  our  love  from  self  anart,  . 
Till  Thv  children 
j      Feel  that  Thou  their  Father  art. 

!  Break  temptation's  fatal  power, 
|      Shielding  all  with  guardian  care, 
Safe  in  every  careless  hour, 
Thev  cannot  hear  our  footsteps  come,  !      Safe  from  sloth  and  sensual  snare  ; 

They  do  not  see  us  pass :  I  Thou,  our  Saviour, 

rhey  cannot  feel  the  warm  bright  sun  I     Still  our  failing  strength  repair. 
That  shines  upon  the  grass.  I  Amen. 

(  167  ) 


The  tall  trees  in  the  greenwood, 

The  meadows  where  we  play, 
The  rushes  by  the  water, 

We  gather  every  day  ;— 
He  gave  us  eyes  to  see  them. 

And  lips  that  we  might  tell, 
/  How  great  is  God  Almighty, 

Who  has  made  all  things  well. 

Amen. 

"Speak,  Lord,  for  Thy  servant 
574  heareth." 

p  Hush'd  was  the  evening  hymn, 

The  temple  courts  were  dark  ; 
dim  The  lamp  was  burning  dim 
Before  the  sacred  ark ; 
mf  When  suddenly  a  Voice  Divine 
Rang  through    the   silence    of    the 
shrine. 
p  The  old  man,  meek  and  mild, 

The  priest  of  Israel,  slept ; 
His  watch  the  Temple  child, 
The  little  Levite  kept ; 
cr  And  what  from   Eli's   sense   was 

seal'd, 
The  Lord  to  Hannah's  son  reveal'd. 
p  Oh  !  give  me  Samuel's  ear, 

The  open  ear,  0  Lord, 
cr  Alive  and  quick  to  hear 
Each  whisper  of  Thy  word  : 
Like  him  to  answer  at  Thy  call, 
And  to  obey  Thee  hist  of  all. 
p  Oh !  give  me  Samuel's  heart, 

A  lowly  heart,  that  waits 
Where  in  Thy  house  Thou  art, 
Or  watches  at  Thy  gates, 
cr  By  day  and  ni_'ht.  a  heart  that  still 
Moves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 
p  Oh  !  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 
A  sweet  unmurmuring  faith, 
Obedient  and  resign'd 
To  Thee  in  life  and  death : 
cr  That  I   may  read  with  child-like 

eyes 
mf  Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the 
wise.   Amen. 

5*75    "  Thy  or-Aher  shall  rise  again." 
2>  Within  the  churchyard,  side  by  side, 

Are  many  long  low  graves  ; 
And  some  have  stones  set  over  them, 

On  some  the  green  grass  waves. 
Full  many  a  little  Christian  child, 

Woman,  and  man,  lies  there  : 
And  we  pass  near  them  even'  time 

When  we  go  in  to  prayer. 


FOR  SCHOOL  AND  COLLEGE  USE. 


"Sfablitk  the  thing,  0  God,  that   Thou 
577  ha$t  wrought  in  us." 

End  of  Term. 
mf  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  bless- 
ing, 
Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 
dim  Pardon  ail,  then-  faults  confess- 
ing; 
Time  that's  lost  may  all  retrieve  ; 

cr  May  Thy  children 
Ne'er  again  Thy  Spirit  grieve. 

mf  Bless  Thou  all  our  days  of  leisure : 
Help  us  selrish  lures  to  flee  ; 

Sanctify  our  every  pleasure ; 
Pure  and  blameless  may  it  be  ; 

May  our  gladness 
Draw  us  evermore  to  Thee. 

By  Thy  kindly  influence  cherish 
All  the  good  we  here  have  gain'd  ; 

May  all  taint  of  evil  perish 
By  Thy  mightier  power  restrain'd  ; 

Seek  we  ever 
Knowledge  pure  and  love  unfeign'd. 

Let  Thy  father-hand  be  shielding 

All  who  here  shall  meet  no  more  ; 
May  their  seed-time  past  be  yielding 
Year  by  year  a  richer  store  ; 

Those  returning, 
Make  more  faithful  than  before. 

Amen. 


f^alg  fHairimcnrj. 

*'  The  Lord  do  so  to  me  and  more  also,  if 
578  ought  but  death  part  thee  and  me." 
mfO    perfect    Love,    all     human 

thought  transcending, 
p  Lowly  we  kneel  in  prayer  before 

Thy  Throne, 
cr  That  theirs  mav  be  the  love  which 

knows  no  ending, 
Whom  Thou  for  evermore  dost  join 

in  one. 

O  perfect   Life,  be  Thou   their  full 
assurance 
Of  tender  charity  and  steadfast  faith, 
Of  patient  hope,  and  quiet  brave  en- 
durance, 
With  chiidhke  trust  that  fears  nor 
pain  nor  death. 

Grant  them  the  joy  which  brightens 

earthly  sorrow, 
p  Grant  them  the  peace  which  calms 

all  earthly  strife ; 
m/And  to  life's  day  the  glorious  un- 
known morrow 
That  dawns  upon  eternal  love  and 
life.    Amen. 

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"  Except   the  Lord  build  the  house,  their 
579   labour  is  but  lost  that  build  it." 
77ifO  Father  all  creating, 

Whose  wisdom,  love,  and  power 
First  bound  two  lives  together 

In  Eden's  primal  hour, 
dim  To-day  to  these  Thy  children 

Thine  earliest  gif  s  renew,— 
cr  A  home  by  Thee  made  happy, 

A  love  by  Thee  kept  true. 

7np  0  Saviour,  Guest  most  bounteous 

Of  old  in  Galilee. 
Vouchsafe  to-day  Thv  presence 

With  these  who  call  on  Thee  ; 
cr  Their  store  of  earthly  gladness 

Transform  to  heavenly  wine, 
And  teach  them,  in  the  tasting, 

To  know  the  gift  is  Thine. 

mp  O  Spirit  of  the  Father, 

Breathe  on  them  from  above, 
So  mighty  in  Thy  pureness, 

So  tender  in  Thy  love ; 
cr  Thatguarded  by  Thy  presence 

From  sin  and  strife  kept  free, 
Their  lives  may  own  Thv  guidance, 

Their  hearts  be  ruled  by  Thee. 

m/Except  Thou  build  it,  Father, 

The  house  is  built  in  vain  ; 
Except  Thou,  Saviour,  bless  it, 

The  jov  will  turn  to  pain ; 
But  nought  can  break  the  marriage 

Of  hearts  in  Thee  made  one. 
And  love  Thy  Spirit  hallows 

Is  endless  love  begun.    Amen, 


jFor  a  Suacljcrs'  faceting. 

"  The  word  that  I  shall  speak  unto  thee. 

580       tnMt  thon  $halt  aPeaJt- " 
mf  Shine  Thou  uoon  us.  Lord, 

True  Light  of  men.  to-day  ; 
And  tlirough  the  written  word 

Thy  very  self  display  ; 
That  so  from  hearts  which  burn 

With  gazing  on  Thy  Face, 
The  little  ones  may  learn 

The  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 

mp  Breathe  Thou  upon  us,  Lord, 

Thy  Spirit's  living  Flame, 
cr  That  so  with  one  accord 

Our  lips  may  tell  Thy  Name  ; 
Give  Thou  the  hearing  ear, 

Fix  Thou  the  wandering  thought. 
That  those  we  teach  may  hear 

The  great  things  Thou  hast  wrought 


...  all  we  sav  of  Thee  ; 
According  to  Thy  Word 
Let  all  our  teaching  be ; 
16?  ) 


FOR  THEOLOGICAL  COLLEGES. 


ITiat  so  Thy  lambs- may  know 

Their  own  true  Shepherd's  voice, 
Where'er  He  leads  them  go, 
cr  A. id  i;i  His  love  rejoice. 

motive  Thou  within  us,  Lord  ; 

Thv  mind  and  will  be  ours  ; 
B »  Thou  beloved,  adored. 

And  served,  with  all  ourfpowers  ; 
That  so  our  lives  may  teach 

Thy  children  what  Thou  art, 
dhn  And  plead,  by  more  than  speech, 

For  Thee  with  every  heart.  Amen. 

JFor  Cfjealogtra!  Colleges. 

"  .4!so    I  heard   th?  voice   of  the    Lord, 
toying.  Whom   shall   I  send,   and 
-01     who  will  at  for  us?     Then  said  I, 
031    Hero,  ami;  said  me." 

»//Lord  of  life,  Prophetic  Spirit, 

In  sweet  measure  evermore 
To  the  Ii.hv  children  dealing 

Each  his  gift  from  Thy  rich  store  \ 
r>  Bless  Thy  family,  adoring 
:r  As  in  Israel's  schools  of  yore. 
Holy  Jesus.  Eye  most  loving 

On  each  young  disciple  bent ; 
Voice   that,   seeming   earthly,   sum- 
mon'd 

Samuel  to  the  awful  tent ; 
Hand  thr>t  oust  E!i;:di's  mantle  ; 

Thine  be  ali  Thy  Grace  hath  lent. 
mf  As  to  Tliine  own  seventy  scholars 

Thou  of  old  Thine  Arm  didst  reach, 
Under  Thy  majestic  shadow 

Guiding  them  to  do  and  teach. 
Till  their  hour  of  solemn  unction  ; 
dim  So  be  with  us  all  and  each. 
mf  'on  and  Father  of  all  Spirits, 

Whose   dread   call    young   Joshua 
knew, 
di*n  Forty  days  in  darkness  waiting 

With  Thy  servant  trood  and  true, 
cr  Thence  to  wage  Thy  war  descend- 
ing, 

Own"  us,  Lord,  Thy  champions  too. 

One  Thy  Light,  the  Temple  filling, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy.  Three: 
Meanest  men  and  brightest  Angels 

Wait  alike  the  word  from  Thee  : 
Highest  musings,  lowliest  worship, 

Must  their  preparation  be. 
pX<w    Thou     speakest  —  hear    we 
trembling— 

From  the  glory  comes  a  Voice. 
Who  accepts  th'  Almighty's  mission? 

Who  will  make  Christ's  work  his 
choice  ? 
Who  for  Us  proclaim  to  sinners, 

Turn,  believe,  endure,  rejoice  $ 


And  our  lips,  unclean  and  earthly, 
Breathe  no  breath  of  high  desire ; 

c?-Send  Thy  Seraph  from  the  Altar 
Veil'd,  but  in  his  bright  attire. 

m/Cause    him,    Lord,   to    fly    full 
swiftly 

"W  ith  the  mystic  ooal  in  hand. 
Sin-consuming,  soul-transforming 

dim  (Faith  and  love  will  understand) ; 
Touch  our  lips,  Thou  awful  Mercy, 
With    Thine    own    keen    healing 
brand. 
m/Thou    didst    come   that   fire   to 
kindle  : 
Fain  would  we  Thy  torches  prove, 
Far  and  wide  Thy  beacons  lighting 
With  the  undying  spark  ot  love : 
dim  Only  feed   our  name,   we  pray 
Thee, 
With  Thy  breathings  from  above. 
/Now  to  God,  the  soul's  Creator, 
To  His  Word  and  Wisdom  sure, 
To  His  all-enhaiitening  Spirit, 
Patron  of  the  frail  and  poor, 
Three  in  One,  be  praise  and  glory 
Here  and  while  the  Heav'us    en- 
dure.   Amen. 


582  "  ^«*<  /«M  proof  of  thy  ministry.'' 
w/Thou,  Who  didst  call  Thy  Saint3 
of  old 

Thy  chosen  flock  to  teach, 
Who  mad'st  the  fearful-hearted  bold, 

And  quick  the  slow  of  speech  ; 
Still  Thou  dost  ask  whom  Thou  shalt 
send 

And  who  will  go  for  Thee, 
To  teed  Thy  lambs,  Thy  sheep  to  tend  ; 

"Lord,  here  am  I  ;  send  me." 
0  send  us— e'en  as  Thou,  0  Lord, 

Wast  by  the  Father  sent— 
p  To  speak  Tliine  own  absolving  word 

To  sinners  penitent  ; 
To  wash  Thy  chosen  in  the  flood 

Whereby  new  birth  is  given ; 
cr  To  minister  the  sacred  Food. 

The  Bread  of  Life  from  Heav  n. 
m/And  Thou,  Who  didst  by  prophets 
deign 

To  speak  the  will  Divine, 
That  we  may  never  speak  in  vain, 

May  all  our  words  be  Thine  ; 
p  Oh.  teach  us,  Holy  Ghost,  that  we 

Thine  heritage  may  teach ; 
cr  Bid  us  to  prophesy  for  Thee, 

And  in  Thy  power  to  i  reach, 
9) 


FOR  CHURCH  WORKERS  AND  GUILDS. 


??-£/" So  may  we,  though  unworthy  still, 

Most  Holy  Trikitv, 
Thy  prophets,  pastors,  priests,  fulfil 

Our  sacred  ministry  : 
p  That,  when  beside  the  crystal  sea 

We  lay  our  office  down, 
cr  The  souls  that  we  have  train'd  for 

Thee 
/  May  be  our  joy  and  crown.    Amen. 


jfar  Cjjurrfj  Otorfccrs  anti 
0iulos, 

"  Stand  fast  in  one  sririt.  striping    to- 
583  ff ether  for  the  faith  of  the  Gospel." 

«2/The  call  to  arms  is  sounding, 

The  foemen  master  strong, 
dim  While  Saints  beneatii  the  Altar 

Are  crying  "  Lord  how  long  ?  " 
?n/The  living  and  the  loving 

Christ's  royal  Standard  raise, 
And  marching  on  to  conflict 

Shout  forth  then  Captain's  praise. 

No  time  for  self-indulgence, 

For  resting  by  the  way  ; 
dim  Repose  will  come  at  even, 

But  toil  is  for  the  dav  : 
Work,  like  the  Messed  Jixrs. 

Who  from  His  earnest  youth 
Would  do  His  Father's  business 

And  witness  for  the  truth. 

mf  For  the  one  Faith,  the  true  Faith, 

The  Faith  which  cannot  fail. 
For  the  one  Church,  the  true  Church, 

'Gainst  which  no  foes  prevail ; 
Made  one  with  God  Incarnate, 

We  in  His  might  must  win 
The  glory  of  self-conquest, 

Of  victory  over  sin. 

/  Behold  !  upon  Mount  Sion 

A  glorious  people  stand, 
A  crown  on  every  forehead, 

A  palm  in  everv  hand  : 
p  Lo  !  these  are  they  who  boldly 

The  Name  of  Christ  confessed. 
/And  now  triumphant  praise  Him 

In  Heav'n's  unresting  rest. 

p  0  Jesu !  Who  art  waiting 
Thy  faithful  ones  to  crown. 

Vouchsafe  to  bless  our  conflict, 

m/Our  loving  service  own  ; 

Come  in  each  heart  for  ever 

cr  As  King  adored  to  reign. 

Till  we  with  Saints  triumphant 
Uplift  the  victor  strain.    Amen. 


( « 


iTor  a  Scrfcict  for  EEtorkmg 
fflm. 

*'  Do  all  in  the  Xame  of  ihe  Lord 
584  Jesus." 

m/Sojra  of  Labour,  dear  to  Jesus, 
To  your  homes  and  work  again ; 
cr  Go  with  brave  hearts  back  to  duty, 
dim  Face  the  peril,  bear  the  pain. 
p  Be  your  dwellings  ne'er  so  lowly, 
cr  Yet  remember,  bv  vour  bed, 
w/That  the  Soh  of  God  most  Hoiv 
dim  Had  not  where  to  lay  His  head. 

>/?/Sons  of  Labour,  think  of  Jesus 
As  you  rest  your  homes  within, 

dim  Think  of  that  sweet  Babe  of  Mary 
In  the  stable  of  the  Inn. 

Think  how  in  the  sacred  story 
Jesus  took  a  humble  grade, 

;;?/ And  the  Lord  of  Life  and  Glory 

dim  Work'd  with  Joseph  at  his  trade. 

mf  Sons  of  Labour,  pray  to  Jesus, 
dim  Oh,  how  Jesus  prav'd  for  you ! 
In  the  moonlight,  on  the  mountain, 

Where  the  shimmering  olives  grew. 
cr  When  you  rise  up  at  the  dawning, 

Ere  to  toil  you  wend  your  way, 
Pray,  as  He  pray'd,  in  the  morning, 

Long  before  the  break  of  day. 

»i  f  Sons  of  Labour,  be  like  Jesus, 

Undefiled,  chaste,  and  pure  ; 
And,  though  Satan  tempt  you  sorely, 

Bv  His  trrace  vou  shall  endure. 
Husband,  father,  son,  and  brother, 

Be  ye  gentle,  just,  and  true,— 
Be  ye  kind  to  one  another, 

As  the  Lord  is  kind  to  you. 
Sons  of  Labour,  seek  for  Jesus, 

Where  He  tells  you  ve  shall  find, 

dimln     the     children,    'mid      the 

mourners,  * 

In  the  sick,  poor.  lame,  and  blind,— 
"  Search  the  Scriptures,"  He  entreats 
you, 

"For  of  Me  thev  testify  ;  " 
Love  His  Altar,  where  He  meets  you, 
p  Saying,  "  Fear  not— It  is  I  " 
mf  Sons  of  Labour,  go  to  Jesus, 
dim  In  your  sorrow,  shame,  and  loss  ; 
He  is  nearest,  you  are  dearest, 
cr  When  you  bravely  bear  His  Cross. 
Go  to  Him,  Who  died  to  save  you, 

And  is  still  the  sinner's  Friend  ; 
And  the  great  love,  which  forgave 

you, 
dim  Will  forgive  you  to  the  end. 
rci/Sons  of  Labour,  live  for  Jesus, 

Be  your  work  your  worship  too ; 
In  His  Name,  and  to  His  glory, 

Do  whate'er  you  find  to  do ; 


FOR  A  SERVICE  FOR  WORKING  MEN. 


Till  this  night  of  sin  and  sorrow 

Be  for  ever  overpast ; 
f  And  we  see  the  golden  morrow, 

Home  with  Jesvs,  home  at  last  ! 

Amen. 

fKisstong. 

"  He  shall  testify  of  Me,  and  ye  also  shall 

585  bear  witness." 

mf  0  Spirit  of  the  Living  God  ! 

In  all  the  fulness  of  Thy  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 

Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 
Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 

Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 
Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light, 

Confusion  order  in  Thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with 
might ; 

Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 
mp  0  Spirit  of  the  Lord  !  prepare 

All   the  round  earth  her  God  to 

meet ;  [air, 

cr  Breathe  Thou  abroad  like  morning 

Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 
mf  Baptize  the  nations ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  Cross  record  ; 
/  The  Name  of  Jesus  glorify 

Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 
Amen. 

"  He  shall  set  up  an  ensign  ftr  the 

586  nations. " 

mf  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of 
brass ; 

Ye  bars  of  iron,  yield ; 
And  let  the  King  of  Glory  pass ; 

The  Cross  is  in  the  field. 
That  banner,  brighter  than  the  star 

That  leads  the  train  of  night, 
Shines  on  the  march,  and  guides  from 
far 

His  servants  to  the  fight. 
A  holy  war  those  servants  wage ; 

In  that  mysterious  strife, 
The  powers  of  Heaven  and  hell  engage 

For  more  than  death  or  life. 
Ye  armies  of  the  living  God, 

Sworn  warriors  of  Christ's  host, 
Where  hallow'd  footsteps  never  trod, 

Take  your  appointed  post. 
f>  Though  few  and  small  and  weak 

your  bands, 
er  Strong  in  your  Captain's  strength, 
Go  to  the  conquest  of  all  lands : 

Ail  must  be  His  at  length. 


The  spoils  at  His  victorious  Feet 

You  shall  rejoice  to  lay, 
And  lay  yourselves  as  trophies  meet, 

In  His  great  judgment  day. 
mf  Then  fear  not,  faint  not,  halt  not 
now  ; 

In  Jesus'  Name  be  strong ! 
To  Him  shall  all  the  nations  bow, 

And  sing  the  triumph  song  :— 
/  Uplifted  are  the  gates  of  brass, 

The  bars  of  iron  yield ; 


STTjatifeggfttiuj  for  fHt's  stems, 

"  Blessed  be  His  glorious  Name  for  ever, 
and  let  the  whole  earth  be  fill  ,d  with 
587    &**  yl°r'J  >'  -dweii  and  Amen." 
mf  Lord  of  the  harvest!  it  is  right 

and  meet 
That  we  should  lay  our  first-fruits  at 
Thy  feet 

With  joyful  Alleluia. 

Sweet  is  the  soul's  thanksgiving  after 

prayer ; 
Sweet  is  the  worship  that  with  Heav'n 

we  share, 

Who  sing  the  Alleluia  ! 

p  Lowly   we   pray'd,  (cr)  and   Thou 

didst  hear  on  high— 
mf  Didst  lift  our  nearts  and  change 

our  suppliant  cry 

To  festal  Alleluia. 


less  Alleluia. 
To  Thee,  O  Lord  of  Harvest,  Who 

hast  heard, 
And  to  Thy  white-robed  reapers  given 
the  word, 

We  sing  our  Alleluia. 

dimO    Christ,    Who  in    the  wide 

world's  ghostly  sea 
cr  Hast  bid  tiie  net  be  cast  anew,  to 
Thee 

We  sing  our  Alleluia. 
To  Thee,  Eternal  Spirit,  Who  again 
Hast  moved  with  life  upon  the  slum- 
brous main, 

We  sing  our  Alleluia. 
cr  Yea,  West  and  East  the  companies 

go  forth : 
/  "  We  come  ! "  is  sounding   to  the 
South  and  North : 

To  God  sing  Alleluia, 


- 

•  /  I    I 

- 
work  begun— 

Si. "-a  Alii...     . 

.  og  Al.eluia. 

Chnrch    in 

:h  ai   rest 

. 


a  ;n.  ■:-•:•  wis, 

5SS 

S   ^.rise  ! 
oat  bright ; 
- 
Hard  the 

Let  it  B :..: 
Bear  it  or.  ward;  lift  :;  . .  . 

:  and  wo2 
■  word, 

■ 
cr  Then  :  . 

■ 

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Scattex  sua ..:.  .  i 

S     .  .   -  -  •        . 

Are  the  king :...  - 

Amen 

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rHAXKSGIVLNG  I 

/:•.  a  SSctfraf  of  Jfacefcwfl  to 

I 


559     '   •■    ■•■  •  ;. :  ■'.-  •'■'■  '"••■■  ■■' 

a:  :  ceaseless  flow. 
the  calm  won!  of  Prayer 

cr  Our  Ink  I 

:  Lore 
•  ell: 
Our  love  below,  and  Thine  above, 
them  shall  dwelL 
.  void  of  Faith 

word  of  Hope 

- 
And  teii  :■:' 

Of  earth-born  dream. 

and  pea  :  and  | 

■ 

■n  witkirut 

- 

eav'u: 

for  ever 

The  sure  el  sovereign 

will. 

-0  canst 
I 

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err. 

- 
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se  who  still  are  loved 

Thine  own 

- 

shall  . 
•:  ) 


MISSIONS  TO  THE  JEWS. 


Father  of  mercies  !  these  the  long- 
astray, 

These!  in  soul-blindness  now  the  far- 
away, 

cr  These  are  not  aliens,  but  Thy  sons 
of  yore, 

Oh,  by  Thy  Fatherhood,  restore, 
restore ! 

Breathe  on  Thy  Church,  that  it  may 

greet  tbe  day. 
Stir  up  her  will  to  toil,  and  teach, 

and  pray, 
»?i/Till    zionward    again    salvation 

come, 
And  all  her  outcast  children  are  at 

home. 

Triune  Jehovah,  Thine  the  grace 
and  power, 

Thine  all  the  work,  its  past,  its  future 
hour, 

0  Thou,  Who  failest  not,  Thy  gifts 
fulfil, 

And  crown  the  calling  of  Thy  change- 
less will.    Amen. 


"  God  is  able  to  graft  them  in 
591  again." 

vj/Thott,  The  Christ  for  ever  one, 

Mary's  Child  and  Israel's  God, 
Daniel's  Prince  and  David's  Son, 
,  Jacob's  Star  and  Jesse's  Rod, 
Thou  of  Whom  the  Prophets  spake, 

Thou  in  Whom  their  words  came 
true, 
Hear  the  pleading  prayer  we  make, 

Hear  the  Gentile  for  the  Jew  ! 


Heirs  of  Abraham's  charter'd  line  ; 
7?  Can  we  then  his  sons  forget, 

Branches  sever'd  from  their  tree; 
Exiles  from  their  homes,  and  yet 

Kinsmen,  Lord,  in  flesh  to  Thee  ? 

Though  the  Blood  betray'dand  spilt, 

On  the  race  entail'd  a  doom, 
Let  its  virtue  cleanse  the  guilt. 

Melt  the  hardness,  chase  the  gloom  ; 
crLift  the  veil  from  off  their  heart, 

Make  them  Israelites  indeed, 
m/Meet  once  more  for  lot  and  part 

With  Thy  household's  genuine  seed. 

Thou  that  didst  Thy  dews  outpour, 
Crowning  alien  grafts  with  fruit, 

Soon  the  native  growths  restore, 
Making  glad  the  parent  root : 


m/Ah  !  but  let  not  pride  ensnare 
Souls  that  need  to  mourn  their  sin; 

Still  tin-  bouahs adopted  spare 
And  the  outcasts— graft  them  in  ! 

cr  Speed  the  day  of  union  sweet 

When,  with  us  in  faith  allied, 
Israel's  heart  shall  turn  to  greet 

Ihee,  Whom  Israel  crucified  ; 
Thee,  in  all  Thy  truth  and  grace, 

Own'd  at  last  as  Salem's  King, 
wi/ While  her  children  find  their  place, 

Gather'd  safe  beneath  Thy  wing. 

Amen. 


jFor  tfjoge  at  5ea, 

592  "  The  sea  is  His." 

p  0  Lord,  be  with  us  when  we  sail 

Upon  the  lonely  deep, 
Our  guard  when  on  the  silent  deck 

The  midnight  watch  we  keep. 

We  need  not  fear,  though  all  around 

'Mid  rising  winds  we  hear 
The  multitude  of  waters  surge, 
c?-For  Thou,  0  God,  art  near. 

The  calm,  the  breeze,  the  gale,  the 

storm, 
That  pass  from  land  to  land, 
All.  all  are  Thine,  are  held  within 
The  hollow  oi  Thy  hand. 

mf  If  duty  calls  from  threoten'd  strife 
To  guard  our  native  shore, 

And  shot  and  shell  are  answering  fast 
The  booming  cannon's  roar, 

dimBe  Thou  the  mainguard  of  our 
host, 

Till  war  and  danger  cease  : 
Defend  the  rLht.  put  up  the  sword, 

And  through  the  world  makepeace. 

/To  Thee  the  Fathkr,  Thee  the  Son, 
Whom  earth  and  sky  adore, 

And  Spirit,  moving  o'er  the  deep, 
Be  praise  for  evermore.    Amen. 


"  The  Lord  slttcth  above  the  wotcrfloodt." 

593 

mf  O  God,  Who  metest  in  Thine  hand 
The  waters  of  the  mighty  sea, 

And  bftrrest  ocean  with  the  sand 
By  Thy  perpetual  decree : 

What  time  the  floods  lift  up  thou 

voice 

And  break  in  anger  on  the  shore, 

When  deep  to  deep  calls  with  th* 

noise 

Of  waterspouts  and  billows'  roai^ 


FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA. 


When  they  who  to  the  sea  go  down,     I 
And  in  the  waters  ply  their  toil, 

',11  the  surges  crown, 
And  plunged  where  seething  eddies 
boil ; 

p  Rule    then,    0    Lord,  the  ocean's 

wrath,  [wili  : 

And   hind    the    tempest  with  Thy 

Tread,  at  Of  Old,  the  wuter'.s  path, 

And  .speak  Thy  bidding,  "  .Peace,  bo 

still." 

cr  So  with  Thy  mercies  ever  new 
Thy  servants  set  from  i>  ril  free, 
And  bring  them,  Fiioi.  wise  and  true, 
m/Within     the     port    where    they 
would  be.     Amen. 


594     "Save,  Lord,  or  vje  perish." 

Lv  Stormy  Weather. 
mpWHsv  through  the  tora  sail  the 

wild  tempest  is  .'.'(.learning, 
When    o'er  the  dark   wave    the  red 

lightning  is  gleaming, 
Nor  hope  lends  aray  the  poor  seaman 

to  cherish, 
We  fiy  to  our  Maker,    {mf)   "Save, 

Loko,  or  we  perish." 

mpO  Jkstfs,  once  rock'don  the  breast 

of  the  billow, 
Aio.i  ted  by  the  shriek  of  despair  from 

Thy  pillow, 
cr  Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner 

cherish, 
Who  cries  in  his  anguish,  {mf)  "Save, 

Lono,  or  we  perish." 

mp And  01  when  the  whirlwind  of 

passion  Is  raging, 
When    sin    in  our    heart3    his   wild 

warfare  is  waging, 
cr  Then  send  down  Thy  grace  Thy 

redeemed  to  cherish, 
Rebuke  the  destroyer;  -{mf)  "Save, 

Loko,  or  we  perish."    Amen. 


"  The  Lord  Wdtch  between  me  and  thee, 
me  vh.cn  vie  are  abi<ud  one  from 
bdO   another.*' 

For.  Aijsent  Fj&IENDS. 
mf  Holy  Father,  in  Thy  mercy 

Hear  our  anxious  prayer, 
Keep  our  loved  ones,  now  far  absent, 
'Neath  Thy  care. 

noma,  let  Thy  presence 

be  their  light  and  guide, 
Mm  Keep,  oh,  keep  them,  in  their 
weakness, 

At  Thy  Side 


p  When  in  sorrow,  when  in  danger, 

When  in  lonelii 
in  Thy  love  look  down  and  comfort 
Their  distress. 

cr  May  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation 

lie  their  strength  and  stay  ; 
May  the/  love  and  may  they  praise 
Thee 

Day  by  day. 

p  Hoey  Spirit,  let  Thy  teaching 

Sanctify  their  life  ; 
cr  Send  Thy  grace,   that  they  may 
conquer 

In  the  strife. 

mf  Father,  Son-,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Goo  tin;  (.):,-;.  in  Thrkk, 
Bless  them,  guide  them,  save  them. 
keep  them 

Near  to  Thee.    Amen 


596    "Pray   that  ye    enter    not    into 
temptation." 

mfO   Saviour!   when  Thy  loving 
Hand 

Has  brought  us  o'er  the  sea. 
Through  perils  many,  safe  to  land— 

The  land  we  long'd  to  see  ; 


<lnn\\\  perils  that  we  scarcely  heed, 
More  deadly,  on  the  shore. 


p  Till  we  in  death  shall  sleep. 

m/Then  through  Thy  merits,  wash'd 
and  clean 
From  sin's  polluting  stain, 
In  raiment  white  may  we  be  seen 
With  all  Thy  Saints  to  reign. 

Amen. 


m/A.s  near  the  wish'd-for  port  we 
draw, 

We  lift  our  hearts  in  praise  toThee, 
Almighty  Katukr,  loving  LOED, 

Our  Pilot  on  the  troubled  sea. 

My  Thy  good  care  in  pen  <■  ' 

From  fire  and  foe  securely  kept, 
And  alter  tempest,  at  Thy  word, 
dim  The     waves     have     laid    them 
down  and  slept. 


1  174  ) 


m/As  Thou  hast  given  us  outward 
calm , 
So.  Lord,  within  us  may  there  he 
dim  A  peace  Divine,  a  peace  in  Him, 
Through  Whom  alone  we  live  to 
Thee, 
or  Give  us  more   light,    direct   our 
course, 
Cleanse  us  from  guile,  our  hearts 
renew ; 
Let  not  dark  clouds  of  sin  shut  out 
The  Star  of  Jesus  from  our  view. 
mf  And  then,  our  long  life  voyage  o'er, 

And  past  the  perils  of  die  sea, 
Receive  us  on  the  hlissful  shore. 

dimlo  everlasting  rest  with  Thee. 
fTo  Father.  Sox,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
The  God  Whom  Hear' a  and  earth 
adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

Amen. 
Litany  624  may  also  be  used. 


jFor  a  jHofocr  Sfrutre. 


FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA 

JTor  a  13tule  Class. 
599' 


>n-n  of   Bod  npake  as  thcj 
wot  ,nored  by  the  Holy  Ghost.'" 
mf  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts 
inspire, 
Let  us  Thv  influence  prove  j 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 
Fountain  of  life  and  love. 

Come.  Holy  Ghost,  for  moved  br 
Thee, 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke : 
Unlock  the  Truth.  Thvself  the  Kev, 

I  nseal  the  Sacred  Book. 

God  through  Himself  we  then  shall 
know 

If  Thou  within  us  shine, 
And  sound,  with  all  Thy  saints  below, 

The  depths  of  Love  Divine,    Amen. 

The  following  Hymns  are  ntitabU  : 

530  The  Voice  of  God's  Creation  found  me. 

531  Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word. 

532  Church  of  the  Living  God. 


wi/Here,  Lord,  we  offer  Thee  all  that 
is  fairest, 
Flowers   in    their   freshness   from 
garden  and  field ; 
Gifts  for  the  stricken  ones— knowing 
Thou  carest 
More  for  the  love  than  the  wealth 
that  we  yield. 
p  Speak.  Lord,  by  these  to  the  sick 
and  the  dying, 
Speak  to  their  hearts  with  a  mes- 
sage of  peace, 
Comfort  the  sad  who  in  weakness  are 
lying, 
Grant     the    departing    a    gentle 
release. 


\  JTor  a  Betreat  or  (gutct  Bau. 


"  I  am  crucified  with   Chri 


r00 


/  lire',  yet  not  I,  but  Christ  Kveth 


cr  Raise.  Lord,  to  health  again  those 
who  have  sicken'd, 
Fair  be  their  lives  as  the  roses  in 
bloom  : 
Sive  of  Thy  srace  to  the  souls  Thou 
hast  quicken 'd, 
Gladness  for  sorrow,  and  brightness 
for  gloom. 
p  We,    Lord,    like    flowers    in   our 
Autumn   must  wither  ; 
We,  like  these  blossoms,  must  fade 
and  must  die  : 
cr  Gather  us,  Lord,  to  Thy  bosom  for 
ever, 
Grant  us  a  place  in  Thy  home  in  the 
sky.    Amen. 

I  175  ) 


mf  Tnor  hidden  love  of  God,  whose 
height, 

Whose  depth  unfathom'd,  no  man 
knows ; 
I  see  from  far  Thv  beauteous  light, 

Inly  I  siidi  for  Thv  repose  : 
cr  My  heart  is  paind,  nor  can  it  be 
!  dim  At  rest,  till  it  finds  rest  in  Thee. 

m/'Tis  mercy  all,  that  Thou  hast 
brought 

My  mind  to  seek  her  peace  in  Thee  ; 
Yet,  while  I  seek  but  find  Thee  not. 

No  peace  my  wandering  soul  shall 


crO  when  shall  all  my  wanderings 

end. 
dim  And  all  my  steps  to  Thee-ward 

tend  ? 

mf\s  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun 

That  strives  with  Thee  my  heart  to 

share  ? 

Ah.  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone. 

The  Lord  of  every  motion  there  .' 

Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be 

fre-?. 
dim  When  it  hath  found  repose  in 


FOR  A  RETREAT  OR  QUIET  DAY. 


"  from  me,  that  I 
No  more,  but  Christ  in  me,  niay 

sarrive ! 

;  Each  m  ■  no  -  arth  awav 

My  heart 
er  Si  <eak  to  my  inmost  soul,  and  say. 

"lam:: 

■ 

A..-.:. 


".Yw  they  detire  a  better  country,  thxt 

f  *  Thf  < 

Who  reigns  enthroned  above, 
■"     - 
And  I 
Jehov I 
Br  earth  ami  B 
We  bow  and  bless 

The  God  of  Ahnhn  - 

From  ear  seek  the  joys 

- 

■ 
Itswi-  power: 

/And  Hi:..  .  make 

- 

iecay, 
■    si 
cr  To  Canaan's  bounds  l  - 
way 
At  His  command 

With  Jesi 

-       '. '.  -.:::■.•  i 

■  •  n 

With  i 

■ 

■■ .  - 
The  Fr. 

(  a 


■ 

And  glorious  with  His  saints  in  Li*ht 
•  "ure, 

buss, 
..ilise, 

the  zreat  Three-One 
They  a'. 

len  He  hath  done 

une ; 
::irous  Name. 
;  /*  The  G  :ihigh 

f  "Abnig 

-  iine, 
shall  be ; 

■  I  Am 
worship  Thee." 

- 
Th-r  n  bow. 

O'erwhelmM  a:  His  Almighty  grace 

Thev  kindle  to  a  dame  ! 

-       •   : r :  ii 
above 
p  The  slaughter 'd  Lamb. 

/  The  whole  triumphant  host 

- 

They  ever  cry : 

-iham's  God.  and  mine  1 
heavenly  lays), 

.  .Hess  praise.    Amen. 


::"  l  vTrurrh. 

.:  em  the  blissful,  Home  of 

Thou  wb«>se  countless  throngs  trium- 

G raven  on    thee,  new  and  glorious, 
they  the  King's  own  Name  behold  I 


RESTORATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 


m/Mar.y  are  thy  sons.  O  Mother,  yon 

august  and  shining  band  ! 
p  Gentle    Peace    in    all   thy   borders 

makes  thee  glad,  0  happy  land  ! 
Perfect  is  thy  Hx-storation,  bright  in 

holiness  to  stand. 
cr  Here,  a  figure  of  the  Heavenly, 

shines  our  temple,  worthier  grown 
By  its  richer  restoration  on  the  old 

foundation  stone, 
With  a  majesty  and  beauty  to  the 

former  house  unknown. 
mpLonD,   we    pray   Thee,    Master- 
Builder,  Great  and  Holy,  enter  in, 
Fill  Thy  sanctuary  quickly,  as  our 

hallowing  rites  begin, 
And  Thyself  its  Coiisecrator  rest  for 

evermore  therein. 
Make  Thy  servants,  though  unworthy, 

temples  of  Thy  grace  to  be  : 
Let  us  not  in   flesh  or  spirit  prove 

disloyal  unto  Thee, 
But  in  dedicated  service  praise  Thy 

Name  adoringly. 
ra/Make,  0  Royal  Priest,  Thine  Altar 

here  hencefoith  a  Throne  of  light, 
Ever  held  in  highest  honour,  and  with 

many  a  gift  made  bright, 
Ever    blessOd,    ever    peaceful,    ever 

precious  in  Thy  sight. 
Yea,  our  hearts,  for  the?e  Thou  judg- 

est,  as  Thy  cleansed  Altars  bless, 
By  Thy  Spirit's  grace  renew  us  unto 

perfect  holiness, 
And  the  seven  Told  gifts  from  Heaven 

grant  us  ever  to  possess. 
/  Now  to  Thee,  through  endless  ages, 

0  most  Holy  Trinity, 
Highest  honour,  power  unmeasured, 

everlasting  glory  be  ; 
God  lor  ever  and  for  ever,  Three  in 

One  and  One  in  Three.    Amen. 

jFor  tfturcf)  Bcfertce. 

"  God  is  in  th  •  midst  of  her,  there/ere  shall 
eno  the  not  be  removed  ;  G  d  shall  helf) 
OUO    her,  and  that  right  early." 

p  Round  the  Sacred  City  gather 

Egypt,  Edom,  Babylon  ; 
All  the  warring  hosts  of  error, 

Sworn  against  her,  move  as  one : 
/Vain  the  leaguer  !  her  foundations 

Are  upon  the  holy  hills, 
cr  And  the  love  of  the  Eternal 

All  her  stately  temple  fills. 
mf  Get  thee,  watchman,  to  the  ram- 
part ! 

Gird  thee,  warrior,  with  thy  sword  ! 
Be  ye  strong  as  ye  remember 

That  amidst  you  is  the  Lord  ; 

{ 


dim  Like  the  night  mists  from  the 
valley, 

These  shall  vanish  one  by  one, 
Egypt's  malice,  Edom's  envy, 

And  the  hate  of  Babylon. 

m/But  be  true,  ye  sons  and  daughters, 

Lest  the  peril  be  within ; 
Watch    to    prayer,    lest,    while    ye 
slumber, 

Stealthy  foemen  enter  in : 
cr.Safe  the  mother  and  the  children, 

If  their  will  and  love  be  strong, 
"While  their  loyal  hearts  go  singing 

Prayer  and  praise  for  battle  song. 

w/Church  of  God  !  if  we  forget  thee 

Let  His  blessing  fail  our  hand, 
When  our  love  shall  not  prefer  thee 

Let  His  love  forget  our  land  :— 
Nay  !  to  thee  shall  we  be  steadfast, 

Though    the    world's    foundations 
shake, 
Love  of  thee  is  love  for  ever, 

Love  of  thee  for  Jescs'  sake. 

dim  Church  of  Christ  1    upon    thy 
banner, 

Lo,  His  Passion's  awful  sign ; 
By  that  seal  .  > f  II i-  Redemption 

Thou  art  His,  and  He  is  thine  : 
cr  From  the  depth  of  His  Atonement 

Flows  thv  Sacramental  tide  : 
ro/From  the  height  of  His  Ascension 

Flows  t  lie  grace  which  is  thy  guide. 

God  the  Spirit  dwells  within  thee, 

His  Society  Divine, 
His  the  living  word  thou  keepest, 

His  thy  Apostolic  line. 
Ancient  prayer  and  song  liturgic. 

Creeds  that  change  not  to  the  end, 
cr  As  His  gift  we  have  received  them, 

As  His  charge  we  will  defend. 

Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

To  the  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
In  Whose  will  the  Church  at  warfare 

With  the  Church  at  rest  is  one  ; 
So  to  Thee  we  sins  in  union, 

God  in  earth  and  Heav'n  adored, 
/Alleluia,  Allekiia, 
dim  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord.    Amen. 


"  One   body,    and    oiie    Spirit,  .  .  .    onf 
604  Lr-rd>  one  faith." 

m/THY  Hand,  0  God.  has  guided 

Thy  flock,  from  age  to  age  ; 
The  wondrous  tale  is  written, 

Full  clear,  on  every  page  ; 
Our  fathers  own'd  Thy  goodness. 

And  we  their  deeds  record ; 
And  both  of  this  bear  M'itness, 
J  One  Church,  one  Faith,  one  Lord 
177  )  q  8 


FOR  CHl'KCH  DEFENCE. 


m/Ttry  heralds  brought  clad  tidings 

To  greatest,  as  to  least : 
They  bade  men  rise,  and  hasten 

To  share  the  great  Kind's  feast ; 
And  this  -was  all  their  teaching, 

In  everv  deed  and  word, 

n^  nil  «i;i.„  __~_1_! : 


p  When  shadows  thick  were  falling, 

And  all  seem'd  sunk  in  night, 
cr  Thou,   Lord,  didst  send  Thy  ser- 
vants. 
Thy  chosen  sons  of  light. 
ivfQn  them  and  on  Thv  people 
Thy  plenteous  Grace  was  pour'd, 
was  still  their  m 
/  One  Church,  one  Faith,  one  Lord. 

p  Throngh  many  a  day  of  darkness, 

h  many  a  scene  of  strife, 
The  faithful  few  fought  bravely, 

To  guard  the  Nation's  life. 
cr  Their  Gospel  of  redemption, 
Sin  pardon 'd,  man  restored, 
Was  all  in  this  enfolded. 
f  One  Church,  one  Faith,  one  Lord. 

mf  And  we.  shall  we  be  faithless? 

Shall  hearts  fail,  hands  hang  down? 
Shall  we  evade  the  conflict. 

And  cast  away  our  crown  ? 
cr  Not  so  :  in  God's  deep  counsels 

Some  better  thing  is  stored ; 
We  will  maintain,  unflinching. 
/  One  Church,  one  Faith,  one  Lord. 

m/Thr  Mercy  will  not  fail  us, 
Nor  leave  Thv  work  undone ; 

cr  With  Thy  right  Hand  to  help  us, 
The  Victory  shall  be  won  : 

And  then,  by  men  and  ; 
Thy  Name  shall  be  adored, 

And  this  shall  be  their  anthem, 

/  "  I  >ne     Church,    one    Faith,    one 
Lord."    Amen. 

JFor  tTcmpcranrc  JKeettngg. 

6C5  "  He  that  *•  iegotteu  of  God  keepcth 

hi; n i-. If." 
mf  0  Lord,  our  strength  in  weakness, 

We  pray  to  Thee  for  grace  ; 
For  power  to  right  the  battle, 

For  speed  to  fun  the  race  ; 
When  Thy  baptismal  waters 

Were  pour'd  upon  our 
We  then  were  made  Thy  children, 

And  pledged  our  earliest  vow. 

Christ  with  His  own  Blood  bought 
And  made  the  purchase  sure  ;     (us, 

His  are  we  ;  may  He  keep  us 
Sober,  and  chaste  and  pure. 

(  l 


He,  God  in  Man,  has  carried 

Our  nature  up  to  Heaven  : 
And  thence  the  Holy  Spirit 

To  dwell  in  us  has  given. 
P  Conform 'd  to  His  own  likeness, 

Ma}-  we  so  live  and  die, 
Thai  in  the  grave  our  bodies 
(      In  holy  peace  may  lie  : 
m/And  at  the  Resurrection 

Forth  from  those  graves  may  spring 
Like  to  the  glorious  Body 

Of  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King. 
,  p  The  pure  in  heart  are  blessed, 

For  they  shall  see  the  Lord, 
j  For  ever  and  for  ever 

By  Seraphim  adored ; 
cr  And  they  shall  drink  the  pleasures, 

Such  as  no  tongue  can  tell, 
From  the  dear  crystal  river, 
i     And  Life's  eternal  well. 
in/ Sing  therefore  to  the  Father, 

W  ho  sent  the  Sox  in  love : 
And  sins  to  God  the  Saviour, 

Who  leads  to  realms  above ; 
/Sing  we  with  Saints  and  Angels, 

Before  the  Heavenly  Throne, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit  ; 

Sing  to  the  Three  hi  Ose.    Amen. 

"  Thil  kind  south,  not  ovi  but  by  pra.tr 

606  andfa$ting." 

mp  0  Father,  in  Whose  great  design 

Our  human  love  is  made  Divine, 

Teach  us  to  give  our  love  to  those 

By  sin  beset  and  all  its  woes : 

On  Thee  for  them  to  cast  our  care. 

By  fasting  and  by  lowly  prayer. 

p  Lord  Jest/,  grant  us  eyes  to  see 

In   our  poor    brethren    Thine   and 

Thee— 
To  give  ourselves  where  others  need ; 
Where  others  sin  to  intercede  ; 
And  thus,  by  fasting  and  by  prayer, 
Our  brethren's  burden  seek  to  bear. 
0  Spirit,  by  Whose  grace  alone 
The  many  members  are  made  one  ; 
cr  0  warm  our  hearts,  inspire   oul 

will, 
That  we  Thy  purpose  may  fulfil  ; 
And  thus,  by  fasting  and  by  prayer. 
Through  Thee  "  the~glorious  Church  " 

,      prepare. 

'  m/>0  God.  Alldoving  Three  in  Oxe, 
Whom  we  shall  see  beyond  the  sun : 

I  Where  walk  in  white  the  blood-bought 

I     throng, 
Where  soars  to  Thee  the  sweet  new 

I     song. 

,  Grant  that  we  find  the  brethren  there 

;  We  sought  by  fasting  and  by  prayer. 
Amen. 
) 


FOR  TEMPERANCE  MEETINGS. 


•'  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for 
607  ms  already." 

p  O  Thou  before  Whose  Presence 

Nought  evil  may  come  in, 
Yet  Who  dost  look  in  mercy 

Down  on  this  world  of  sin  ; 
cr  0  give  us  noble  purpose 

To  set  the  sin-bound  free, 
And  CHRisx-like  tender  pity 

To  seek  the  lost  for  Thee. 

Fierce  is  our  subtle  foeman  : 

The  forces  at  his  hand 
With  woes  that  none  can  number 

Despoil  the  pleasant  land  ; 
Ail  they  who  war  against  them, 

In  strife  so  keen  and  long, 
r^/Must  in  their  Saviour's  armour 

Be  stronger  than  the  strong. 

So  hast  Thou  wrought  among  u"» 

The  great  things  that  we  see  ! 
For  things  that  are  we  thank  Thee 

And  for  the  things  to  be  : 
For  bright  Hope  is  uplifting 

Faint  hands  and  feeble  knees, 
To  strive  beneath  Thy  blessing 

For  greater  things  than  these. 

cr  Lead  on,  0  Love  and  Mercy, 

0  Purity  and  Power  ! 
Lead  on  till  Peace  Eternal 

Shall  close  this  battle-hour : 


The  following  Hymn  is  suitable : 
541  We  are  soldiers  of  Christ. 

Burial  of  tfje  Beat). 

608  "  All  live  unto  Him." 

mp  God  of  the  living,  in  Whose  eyes 
Unveil'd  Thy  whole  creation  lies  ; 
All  souls  are  Thine  ;  we  must  not  say 
That  those  are  dead  who  pass  away  ; 
From  this  our  world  of  flesh  set  free, 
cr  We  know  them  living  unto  Thee. 

P  Not  spilt  like  water  on  the  ground, 
Not  wrapp'd  in  dreamless  sleep  pro- 
found, 
Not  wandering  in  unknown  despair, 
Beyond  Thy  \  oice,  Thine  Arm,  Thy 

care; 
Not  left  to  lie  like  fallen  tree.— 
crNot  dead,  but  living  unto  Thee. 

tn/Thy  word  is  true,  Thy  will  is  just ; 
To  Thee  we  leave  them,  Lord,   in 
trust ; 


And  bless  Thee  for  the  love  which  gave 

Thy  Sox  to  fill  a  human  grave, 

That  none  might  fear  that  world  to 

see, 
Where  all  are  living  unto  Thee. 
0  Giver  unto  man  of  breath, 
0  Holder  of  the  keys  of  death, 
O  Quickener  of  the  life  within. 
p  Save  us  from  death,  the  death  of  sin ; 
crThat  body,  soul,  and  spirit  be 
mf  For  ever  living  unto'lhee !  Amen. 

"Cry  unto  her,  that  her  warfare  it 
609  accomplished." 

mf Safe  home,  safe  home  in  port ! 

Rent  cordage,  shatter'd  deck, 
Torn  sails,  provision  short, 

And  only  not  a  wreck  : 
cr  But  oh  !  the  joy  upon  the  shore 
To  tell  our  voyage— perils  o'er  ! 
mf  The  prize,  the  prize  secure  ! 
dim  The  athlete  nearly  fell ; 
Bare  all  he  could  endure, 

And  bare  not  always  well : 
cr  But  he  may  smile  at  troubles  gone 
Who  sets  the  victor-garland  on. 
mf  No  more  the  foe  can  harm  ; 

No  more  of  leaguered  c  imp, 
And  cry  of  night  alarm, 

And  need  of  ready  lamp ; 
dim  And  yet   how    nearly    had    he 

faild- 
How  nearly  had  that  foe  prevail'd  1 
mp  The  lamb  is  in  the  fold, 

In  perfect  safety  renn'd ; 
The  lion  once  had  hold, 

And  thought  to  make  an  end ; 
cr  But  One  came  by  with  wounded 

Side, 
And  for  the  sheep  the  Shepherd  died. 
The  exile  is  at  home  ! 

0  nights  and  days  of  tears, 
p  0  longings  not  to  roam 

O  sins  and  doubts  and  fears  : 
cr  What  matters  now  grief's  darkest 

day? 
/The  King   has  wiped   those   tears 
away.    Amen. 


"  Is  it  well  with  the  child  ?  ...  It  it 

610  »««•" 

For  a  Child. 

p  Safely,  safely  gather'd  in, 
Far  from  sorrow,  far  from  sin, 
No  more  childish  griefs  or  fears, 
No  more  sadness,  no  more  tears ; 

cr  For  the  life  so  young  and  fair 
Now  hath  pass'd  from  earthly  care; 

mf  God  Himself  the  soul  will  keep, 

P  Giving  His  beloved— sleep. 
(  I'M 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


St.  £f)cmas  trjc  apogtlc. 

"  Blessed  are  they  that  have  not  seen,  and 

61  i  y  t  hive  believed." 

;»/We  have  not  seen,  we  cannot  see, 

The  happy  land  above, 
From  sin  and  death  and  suffering  free, 

Where  all  is  peace  and  love  ; 
We  only  see  the  path  is  long 

By  which  we  have  to  go ; 
We  only  feel  the  foes  are  strong 

Who  seek  10  work  us  woe. 
We  have  not  seen,  we  cannot  see 
■i! >ii  the  Cross  cur  Master  bore. 
With  all  its  pains,  (cr)  that  we  might 
be 

The  slaves  of  sin  no  more ; 
»i/We  only  think  it  hard  to  part 

With  even-  pleasant  sin. 
And  give  to  God  a  perfect  heart, 

Ana  make  Him  Lord  within. 

We  walk  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight : 


Safely,  safely  gather 'd  in, 
Far  from  sorrow,  far  from  sin. 
cr  Pass'd  beyond  ail  grief  and  pain, 
Death  for  thee  is  truest  gain  ; 
For  our  Joss  we  must  not  weep, 
Nor  our  loved  one  long  to  keep 
From  the  home  of  rest  and  peace, 
Where  all  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

l>  Safely,  safely  gather  "d  in, 

Far  from  sorrow,  far  from  sin  : 
cr  God  has  saved  from  weary  strife, 

In  its  dawn,  this  :re>h  young  life  ; 

Now  it  waits  for  us  above, 

Resting  in  the  Saviour's  love; 
p  Jiisr,  grant  that  we  may  meet 

There,  adoring  at  Thy  Feet   Amen. 

The  following  IJ>jmns  are  also  suitable: 
493  The  foe  behind,  the  deep  before. 
4jj  On  the  Resurrection  morning. 

preservation  of  £rjrist  in 
tfjc  BTcmple, 

COMMONLY  CALLED 

CTrje  purification  of  St.  fHarg 

the  ITtnttn.  i  Upon  the  promise  we  would  lean 

_  ,    ,  ,.„„,,'     Thy  doubting  heart  received : 

The  Lord  whom  ye  seek  shall  suddemy    /Blessed  are  they  that  have  not  seen, 

611        come  to  his  Temple.  And  that  have  yet  believed.  Amen, 

f  Hail  to  the  Lord  Who  comes, 

Comes  to  His  Temple  gate ! 

dim  Not  with  His  Angel  hos:, 

Not  in  His  Kingly  state  : 

No  shouts  proclaim  Him  nigh, 

No  crowds  His  coming  wait. 

p  Bui  borne  upon  the  throne 

Of  Mary's  gentle  breast, 

Watch'd  hy  her  duteous  love, 

In  her  fond  arms  at  rest : 

cr  Thus  to  His  Father's  House 

He  comes,  the  Heavenly  Guest. 

There  Joseph  at  her  side 

In  reverent  won  ;e:  stands; 
And,  fill'd  with  I 

Old  Simeon  in  his  hands 
Takes  up  the  promised  Child, 
The  Glory  of  all  lands. 


w/Hail  to  the  Great  First-born, 
Whose  ransom-price  thev  pay  ! 
The  Sox  before  all  worlds : 
d/ia  The  Child  rf  man  to-day  ; 
i  r  That  He  might  ransom  us 
Who  still  in  bondage  lay. 
m/T)  Light  of  all  the  earth. 
Thy  children  wait  for  Thee  ! 
Come  to  Thv  temples  here, 

That  we.  from  sin  set  free, 
Becore  Thv  Father's  face 
May  ah  pres;nted  bo  :    Amen. 


St.  fHattrjias  trjc  apostle. 

"  He  was  numbered  uith  the  eleven 
613  apostles." 

mf  Praise  to  the  Heavenlv  Wisdom 

Who  knows  the  hearts  of  all— 
The  saintly  life's  beginnings, 

The  traitor's  secret  fall : 
Our  own  ascended  Master; 

Who  heard  His  Church's  cry. 
Made  known  His  guiding  presence, 

And  ruled  her  from  on  high. 

Elect  in  His  foreknowledge, 

To  fill  the  lost  one-  place  : 
He  form'd  His  chosen  vessel 

By  hidden  rifts  of  grace. 
Then,  bv  the  lot's  disposing, 

He  lifted  up  the  po^r, 
cr  And  set  him  with  the  Princes 

On  high  for  evermore. 

mf  For  on  the  golden  breastplate 
Of  our  great  Priest  above. 

Twelve  aire  the  stones  that  slisten 
As  throbs  that  Heart  of  Love  ; 

And  twelve  the  fair  foundations 


Within  her  judgment-nail. 


No  mystic  gem  is  lacking 

In  that  Divine  array  ; 
No  empty  throne  shall  darken 

The  glory  of  that  day  : 
For  lo  !  on  Twelve  the  Spirit, 

The  Father's  Promise,  came : 
And  Twelve  went  forth  together 

To  preach  the  saving  Name. 

Still  guide  Thy  Church,  Chief  Phep- 

Her  losses  still  renew :  [herd, 

Be  Thy  dread  keys  entrusted 

To  faithful  hands  and  true ; 
Apostles  of  Thy  choosing 

May  ail  her  rulers  be. 
That  each  with  joy  may  render 

His  last  account  to  Thee  I    Amen. 


St.  fflattfcrfjJ  «je  Spogtle. 

"  And  as  He  passed  by,  He  saiv  Levi  Vie 
son    of    Alpha  us    sitting    at    the 
**.    receipt  of  custom,  and  said  unto 
ol4    him,  Follow  Me." 

mf  Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by  ! 
dim  Oh,  seest  thou  not  His  pleading 

eye? 
p  With   low   sad    voice   He   calleth 

thee  ;— 
cr  Leave  this  vain  world  and  follow 

Me. 

p  0  soul,  bow'd  down  with  harrowing 

care, 
Hast  thou  no  thought  for  Heav'n  to 

spare? 
crFrom  earthly  toils   lift   up  thine 

eye  ;— 
mf  Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by  ! 

One  heard  Him  calling  long  ago. 
And  straightway  left  all  things  below, 
Counting  his  earthly  gain  as  loss 
For  Jesus  and  His  blessed  Cross. 

That  "Follow  Me"  his  faithful  ear 
Seem'd  every  day  afresh  to  hear  : 
Its  echoes  stirr'd  his  spirit  still, 
And  fired  his  hope,  and  nerved  his 
will 

p  God  sweetly  calls  us  every  day : 
cr  Why  should  we  then  our  bliss  de- 
lay ? 
He  calls  to  Heav  n  and  endless  light  : 
Why  should  we  love  the  dreary  night  ? 

th 'Praise.  Lord,  to  Thee  for  Mat- 
thew's call, 
At  which  he  left  his  earthly  all : 
cr  Thou,  Lord,  e'en  now  art  calling 


ST.  MATTHIAS  THE  APOSTLE 

615       "  Matthew  the  publican," 
hj/He  sat  to  watch  o'er  customs  paid 
A   man   of    scorn'd   and    hardening 

trade  ; 
Alike  the  symbol  and  the  tool 
Of  foreign  masters'  hated  rule, 


But    grace   within    his    breast    hoc 

stirr'd  ; 
There  needed  but  the  timelv  word  ; 
cvlt  came,  true  Loud  of  souls  I  lion 

Thee, 
That  royal  summons,  "  Follow  Me." 
Enough,  when  Thou  wert  passing  by 
To  hear  Thy  voice,  to  meet  Thine  eye 
He  rose,  responsive  to  the  call, 
And  left  his  task,  his  gains,  his  all 
mf  0  wise  exchange !  with  these  tc 

part, 
And  lay  up  treasure  in  Thy  heart  ; 
With  twofold  crown  of  light  to  shine 
Amid  Thy  servants'  foremost  line  I 
p  Come,  Saviour,  as  in  days  of  old ; 
cr  Pass  where  the  world  has  strongest 

hold, 
And  faithless  care  and  selfish  greed 
Are  thorns  that  choke  the  holy  seed 
m/Who  keep  Thy  gifts,  0  bid  then 

claim 
The  steward's,  not  the  owner's  name 


I  will  leave  all,  and  follow  Thee. 

Amen. 


St.  fHicIjacI  antj  all  kneels 

61g      "  J  am  thy  fellow  servant." 
/Life  and  strength  of  all  Thy  sen-ants 

Brightness  of  the  Father's  light ; 
Men  with  Angels,  earth  with  Heaven 

In  Thy  praise  their  songs  unite. 
Thousand  thousand  warrior  princes 

In  Thine  Angel  army  stand  ; 
Flames  the  victor  Cross  before  them. 

Grasp'd  in  Michael's  dauntless  hand 

m/Hurling  back  from  Heav'n    the 
rebels 
With  the  lifting  of  his  sword. 
In  the  might  of  God  he  tramples 
On  the  Dragon's  head  abhorr'd. 
dim  Lord  of  Angels,  Christ,  we  pray 
Thee, 
Bid  them  aid  us  in  our  strife, 
Chase  afar  the  hosts  of  evil, 
j  cr  Till  we  reach  the  land  of  liTo. 

/God  the  Father.  God  Immortal, 
I      God  the  Son,  for  us  Who  died, 

God  the  Comforter,  the  Spirit. 
!      Evermore  be  glorified  !    Amen 
181  ) 


ST.  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 


•'  And  all  the  Angels  stood  round  about 
the  throne  .  .  .  and  fell  before  the 
_,_    throne   on    their  faces,    and    ivcr- 
Ol7    shipped  God." 

mf Father,    before    Thy  throne   of 

'  light 

The  guardian  Angels  bend, 
And  ever  in  Thy  Presence  bright 

Their  psalms  adoring  blend ; 
dim  And  casting  down  each  golden 

Beside  the  crystal  sea,  [crown, 

cr  With  voice  and  lyre,  in  happy  quire, 

Hymn  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee. 
And  as  the  rainbow  lustre  falls 

Athwart  their  slowing  wings, 
While  Seraph  unto  Seraph  calls, 

And  each  Thy  goodness  sings  : 
p  So  may  we  feel,  as  low  we  kneel 


The  brightness  of  Thy  Face. 
Here,  where  the  Angels  see  us  come 

To  worship  day  by  day, 
Teach  us  to  seek  our  Heavenly  home, 

And  love  Thee  e'en  as  they ; 
cr  Teach  us  to  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 

With  them  Thy  love  to  own, 
That  childhood's  flower,  and   man- 


91!  faints'  Sag. 

*'  The  marriage  of  the  Lamb  it 
613  come." 

w/Bride  of  Christ,  whose  glorious 
warfare 

Here  on  earth  hath  neTer  rest ; 
Lift  thy  voice,  and  tell  the  triumphs 

Of  the  holy  and  the  blest : 
Jovous  be  the  day  we  hallow. 

Feast  of  all  the  Saints  on  hish, 
Earth  and  Heav'n  together  blending 

In  one  solemn  harmony. 
First  the  blessed  Virgin-mother, 

Reunited  to  her  Sox, 
Leads  the  host  of  ransom'd  people, 

Who  unfading  crowns  have  won  ; 
John  the  herald,  Christ's  forerunner, 

More    than    Prophet,     heads    his 
throng, 
Seer  and  Patriarch  responsive 

Unto  Psalmist  in  their  song. 
Lo.  the  Twelve,  majestic  Prince3, 

In  the  court  of  Jesus  sit, 
Calmly  watching,  while  the  conflict 

Pages  tar  beneath  their  feet : 
Lo,  the  Martyrs,  robed  in  crimson, 

Sign  of  life-blood  freely  spent, 
Finding  life,  because  they  lost  it, 

Dwell  in  undisturb'd  content. 


All  the  saintly  host  who  witness 'd 

Good  confessions  for  His  sake- 
Priest  and  Deacon,  world-renouncing, 

Of  their  Master's  jov  partake  ; 
Virgins  to  the  Lamb  devoted, 

Following  with  steadfast  love, 
Bring  their  lilies  and  their  roses 

To  the  Marriage  Feast  above. 

Ail,  their  happv  lot  fulfilling, 
God  Omnipotent  proclaim  ; 

dim  Holy,  Holv,  Holv,  crying 

/Glory  to  His  Holy  Name  : 

mf  So  may  God  in  mercy  grant  us 
Here  to  serve  in  holiness. 

cr  Till  He  call  us  to  the  portion 
Which  His  Saints  in  light  possess. 
Amen. 


"A  great  multitude  which  no  man  car 

619  number." 

??i/Who  the  multitudes  can  number 

In  the  mansions  of  the  blest, 
cr  He  can  weigh  the  joys  eternal 

By  those  ransom'd  ones  possess'd ; 
Eviled  now  on  earth  no  longer, 

They  liave  gahi'd  the  Home  of  Rest. 

Happily  at  last  deliver'd 

From  the  mournful  vale  of  tears, 
don  Sweet  is  now  their  recollection 
P  Qfthe  sad  and  trouWed  vears ; 
cr  While  fulfillM  in  all  perfection 

God  s  eternal  plan  appears. 

They  behold  their  Tempter  fallen, 
Bound  in  everlastina  chain  ; 

mf  Praising   Christ  their    gracious 
Saviour, 
Ail  unite  in  jovful  strain, 

Christ  the  great  reward  and  portion 
W  hich  adoring  spirits  gain. 

p  New  in  shadow  and  in  figure, 
Mirror'd  in  imperfect  light  ; 

cr  Then,  as  we  are  known,  our  know- 
ledge 
Shall  be  clear,  unveil'd,  and  bright ; 

/For  on  God's  unclouded  glory 
We  shall  gaze  with  cleansed  sight. 

Then  the  Trinity  of  Persons 
We  shall  face  to  face  behold, 

And  the  Unity  of  Substance 
Shall  its  mystery  unfold  ; 

As  the  wondrous  Triune  Godhead 
We  adore  in  bliss  untold. 

m  -f  Courage,  man.  be  strons,  be  faith- 
Whatsoe'er  thy  burden  be,         [ful, 

For  unbounded  "are  the  glories 
Which  thy  sorrows  work  for  thee; 

Soon  the  lieht  of  light  for  ever 
Shall  thine  eyes  with  rapture  see. 


ALL  SAINTS'  DAY, 


/God  the  Father,  Fount  of  being, 
Thee,  most  Highest,  we  adore  ; 

God  the  Son,  our  praise  and  homage 
We  present  Thv  Throne  before  ; 

Glorious  Paraclete,  we  worship, 
And  we  bless  Thee  evermore. 

Amen. 

jFcsttbate  of  gpostlcss. 

"  Ye  also  shall  sit  upon  twelve   thrones, 

620  J^ging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel." 
raf  In  roval  robes  of  splendour, 

Before  the  great  King's  feet, 
The  Princes  of  His  Kingdom, 

The  crown'd  Apostles,  meet ; 
To  Him  their  songs  adoring 

With  heart  and  tongue  they  bring, 
Pure  hearts  and  mighty  voices— 

E'en  as  the  Angels  sing. 
This  Order  sheds  its  lustre 

O'er  all  the  human  race  : 
A  court  of  righteous  .judgment, 

The  Rock  of  Gospel  grace  ;— 
Rock  of  His  Church,  for  ages 

Elected  and  foreknown ; 
Whose  glorious  Master- Builder 

Is  Head  and  Corner-Stone. 
These  are  the  Nazareans, 

Famed  heralds  to  the  world. 
Who,  preaching  Christ,  His  Banner 

Of  victory  unfurl'd. 
Day  unto  day  shows  knowledge ; 

Night  utters  speech  to  night ;. 
So  these  to  earth's  four  corners 

Their  wondrous  tale  recite. 
Christ's  burden  light  they  proffer, 

H'is  easy  yoke  proclaim  ; 
The  seed  of  life  they  scatter, 

That  all  may  own  His  Name. 
The  earth  brought  forth  and  budded, 

Where'er  then  ploughshare  ran, 
And  fruits  of  increase  follow'd 

The  faith  of  God  made  Man. 
These  are  the  sure  foundation 

On  which  the  Temple  stands ; 
The  living  stones  compacting 

That  house  not  made  with  hands  ; 
The  gates  by  which  man  enters 

Jerusalem  the  new ; 
The  bond  which  knits  together 

The  Gentile  and  the  Jew. 
Let  error  flee  before  them, 

Let  truth  extend  her  sway  ; 
Let  dread  of  final  judgment 

To  faith  and  love  give  way ; 
That,  loosed  from  our  offences, 

We  then  may  number 'd  be 
/Among  Thy  saints  in  glorv. 

Around  the  Throne  with  Thee. 

Amen. 

( 


jfrstibals  of  (Ebanseltetg. 

621  "  ^.v  f°ur  had  one  iikeness-" 
m/COME  sing,  ye  choirs  exultant, 

Thoje  messengers  of  God, 
Through  whom  the  living  GospeiS 

Came  sounding  all  abroad  !    _ 
Whose  voice  pro'claim'd  salvation, 

That  pour'd  upon  the  night, 
And  drove  awav  the  shadows, 

And  flush'd  the  world  with  light 
He  chose  them,  our  Good  Shepherd, 

And,  tending  evermore 
His  flock  through  Earth's  four  quar- 
ters, 

In  wisdom  made  them  Four  ; 
True  Lawgiver,  He  bade  them 

Their  healing  message  speed,— 
One  charter  for  all  nations, 

One  glorious  title-deed  1 
In  one  harmonious  witness 

The  chosen  Four  combine^ 
While  each  his  own  commission 

Fulfils  in  every  line  ; 
As  in  the  Prophet's  vision, 

From  out  the  amber  flame 
In  form  of  visage  diverse 

Four  Living  Creatures  came. 
Lo.  these  the  winged  chariots. 

That  bring  Emmanuel  nigh, 
The  golden  staves,  uplifting 

God's verv  Ark  on  nigh ; 
And  these  the  fourfold  river 

Of  Paradise  above, 
Whence  flow  for  all  the  nations 

New  mysteries  of  love. 
cr  Four-square  on  this  foundation 

The  Church  of  Christ  remains, 
A  House  to  stand  unshaken 

By  floods  or  winds  or  rains. 
/Oh  !  glorious  happy  portion 

In  this  safe  Home  to  be, 
Bv  God,  true  Man,  united 

"With  God  eternally  1    Amen. 

jfoltbals  of  tlie  33ks3rti 
Ftrgtn  fHarg. 

"  Blessed  is  the  womb  that  bare 

622  Thee." 

w/ Virgin-Born,    we    bow    before 
Thee ; 

Blessed  was  the  womb  that  bore  Thee  i 
Mary,  Maid  and  Mother  mild, 
Blessed  was  she  in  her  Child. 

Blessed  was  the  breast  that  fed  Thee ; 

Blessed  was  the  hand  that  led  Thee ; 
Blessed  Mas  the  parent's  eye 
That  watch 'd  Thy  slumbering  in- 
fancy. 
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FESTIVALS  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 


Blessed  she  by  all  creation, 

v.  ho  brought  forth  the  world's  Salva- 
tion, 

ii.nAad  blessed  they  — for  ever 
blest, 

wWbo  love  Tliee  most  and  serve 
Thee  best. 

'V  Virgin- Born,  we  bow  before  Thee  ; 

Ejessedwas  the  womb  that  bore  Thee ; 
Marj-  Mai.:  rind  Mother  mild, 
Blessed  was  she  in  her  Child. 

Amen, 


Etomwmotaium  of  SatniSc 

623      '  -d  great  cloud  of  witnesses." 
m/Gm  us  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  .see 
The    Saints  above,  how   great  their 

How  bnght  their  glories  De.    [joys, 

p  Once  they  were  mourning  here  be- 
low, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears'; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 

With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

We  ask  them,  whence  their  victory 

came:  • 

:r  They,  with  united  breath, 
"nf  Ascribe  the  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  His  Death. 

g>  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  He 

trod, 
:r  His  zeal  inspired  their  breast : 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
v  They  reach'd  the  promised  rest. 

/Our    glorious    Leader    claims    our 
praise 
For  His  own  pattern  given  ; 
While  the  great  cloud  of  witnesses 
Blow  the  same  path  to  Heaven. 

Amen. 


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Part  i. 

r  Father,  Whose  creating  hand 
Made  the  ocean  and  the  land  ; 
All  Thy  creatures  are  Thy  care, 
Thou  art  present  everywhere. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

brist,  Who  didst  of  old  appear 
!  >n  the  waters,  drawing  near  ; 
Thou  art  able  still  to  save, 
Calmly  ruling  wind  and  wave. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 


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Holy  Ghost,  Whose  presence  shed 
Life  where  all  was  dark  and  dead ; 
By  Thy  breath  we  move  and  live, 
Thou  dost  light  and  order  give. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
God,  to  Whom  our  life  we  owe, 
God,  Whose  Blood  for  man  did  flow, 
God,  Yt  ho  dust  within  us  dwell,— 
Keep  us  Thine,  and  ail  is  well. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
When  the  deep  in  slumber  lies 
Under  bright  and  peaceful  skies, 
When  the  winds  in  fury  rave, 
Luting  high  the  rushing  wave. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
All  our  honest  labour  bless, 
Give  each  lawful  aim  success ; 
In  our  time  of  need  draw  nigh, 
Saying,  "  Fear  not,  it  is  1.'' 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
Guard  the  loved  ones  left  behind, 
Give  them  peace  in  heart  and  mind ; 
Keep  us  all  in  union  sweet, 
At  our  Fathkr's  mercy-seat. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
Safe  from  what  might  work  our  woe, 
Rock  and  shoal,  and  fire  and  fee, 
May  we  home  and  kindred  see, 
And  the  glory  give  to  Thee. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 


Part  2. 

p  May  Thv  Church  our  shelter  be, 
Ark  in  mercy  built  bv  Thee, 
Refuge  from  the  storms  of  life, 
From  the  wearing  toil  and  strife. 
Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

When  temptations  round  us  roll, 
Threatening  shipwreck  to  the  soul, 
Grant  us  faith  and  holy  fear, 
By  Thy  will  our  course  to  steer. 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

Through  the  gloom  of  sorrow's  night, 
Show  Thy  cheering,  guiding  light : 
cr  Waft  us  homeward,   Lord,  we 

pray, 
Nearer  Heaven,  day  by  day. 

p  Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

Bid  the  storms  of  passion  cease, 
Bid  the  power  of  love  increase,  * 
Bid  each  tossing  doubt  be  still, 
Bid  us  trust  and  do  Thy  will 

Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 

Mark  our  course,  and  keep  us  true, 
Till  the  haven  fair  we  new. 
Grant  us  on  that  peaceful  shore 
Home  and  friends  for  evermore. 
Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee 


1ITAXY  FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA. 


Where  there  is  no  night  or  sea, 
Mav  we  praise  and  worship  Thee, 
Glad  because  we  are  at  rest 
In  Thy  presence  with  the  blest. 
Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
Amen. 


ILttattu  of  trje  Sefon  Mortis 

"from  tijc  Cross. 
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mp"  Father,  forgive  them,  for 

THEY    KNOW    NOT    (dhn)    WHAT 
THEY  (pj>)  IX)." 

p  Jesu,  in  Thy  dying  woes, 
Even  while  Thy  life-blood  flows, 
Craving  pardon  lor  Thy  foes, 

cr    Heai-  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

r>  Saviour,  for  our  pardon  sue, 
When  our  sins  Thy  pangs  renew, 
For  we  know  not  what  we  do  : — 
cr    Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

r>Oh  !  may  we,  who  mercy  need, 
Be  like  Thee  in  heart  ana  deed. 
When  with  wrong  our  spirits  bleed. 
cr    Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


Jesu,  pitying  the  sighs 

Of  the  thief  who  near  Thee  dies, 

Promising  him  Paradise, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

May  we,  in  our  guilt  and  shame, 
Still  Thy  love  and  mercy  claim, 
Calling  humbly  on  Thy  Name. 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Oh  !  remember  those  who  pine, 
looking  from  their  cross  to  Thine  ; 
Cheer  their  souls  with  hope  Divine. 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu, 


And  Thy  dearest  human  friend, 
cr    Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu, 

May  we  in  Thy  sorrows  share, 
For  Thy  sake  all  peril  dare, 
Ever  know  Thy  tender  care. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


'Vith  our  evil  left  alone, 
While  no  light  from  Heaven  is  shows*. 
cr    Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

When  we  seem  in  vain  to  pray. 
And  our  hope  seems  far  away, 
In  the  darkness  be  our  stay. 

Hear  us,  Holy  J  esu. 

Though  no  Father  seem  to  hear, 
Though  no  light  our  spirits  cheer. 
May  we  know  that  God  is  near 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


mp  "I  thirst  " 

p  Jesu,  in  Thv  thirst  and  pain, 
While    Thy    wounds   Thy  life-blootf 

drain 
Thirsting  more  our  love  to  gain 
cr    Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu 

mp  Long  for  us  in  mercy  still ; 
May  we  Thy  desires  fulfil ,— 
Satisfy  Thy  loving  will. 

cr    Hear  us,  Holy  Jeso 

May  we  thirst  Thv  love  to  know  i 
Lead  us  worn  with  sin  and  woe 
Where  the  healing  waters  flow 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu 

mp  "  It  is  finished." 

Jesu.— all  our  ransom  paid, 
All  Thy  Father's  will  obey'd  — 
By  Thy  sufferings  perfect  made ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

7>  Save  us  in  our  soul's  distress, 
Be  our  help  to  cheer  and  bless, 
While  we  grow  in  holiness. 

cr    Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu 

mp  Brighten  all  our  heavenward  wa? 
With  an  ever  holier  ray. 
Till  we  pass  to  perfect  day. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu 


Jesu.— all  Thy  labour  vast, 
All  Thv  woe  and  conflict  past, — 
dim  Yielding  up  Thv  soul  at  last  • 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu 


May  we  all  Thy  loved  ones  be,— 
All  one  holy  family, 
Loving  for  "the  love  of  Thee. 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


pWhen  the  death-shade3  round   u* 

lour. 
Guard  us  from  the  tempter's  power, 
Keep  us  in  that  trial  hour. 
I  Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu 

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LITANY  OF  THE  SEVEN*  WORDS  FROM  THE  CROSS. 


fwpMiiv  Thy  life  and  death  supply 
Grace  to  live  and  grace  to  die, 
cr  Grace  to  reach  the  Home  on  High. 
Hear  us,  Holv  Jesu. 

Amen. 

JFcr  fHisston  ^erbiccg  anti 
Dnstructions. 

"So  shall  I  make  answer  unto  my 
-_-  blasphemers :  /cr  my  trust  w  HI 
620    Thy  word. " 

«</ Approach,  my  souL  the  mercy- 
seat, 

Where  Jbsub  answers  prayer ; 
dim  Tliere  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 
p  Thv  promise  is  my  only  plea. 

With  this  I  venture  nigh : 
Thou  callest  burden 'd  souls  to  Thee, 
cr  And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 
p  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  press'd, 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
cr  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 
V  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding 
Place, 

That,  shelter'd  near  Thy  side, 
cr  I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face. 

And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 
rnf  Oh" wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and 

To  bear  the  Cross  and  shame,    [die, 


:uiity  -:i 
lit  plead 


"  Thou  had  de^tmyed  thyself;  but  in  Me 
627  is  thy  help  found," 

mf  God  made  me  for  Himse'f,  to  serve 

Him  here 
With  love's  pure  service  and  in  filial 

fear; 
To  show  His  praise,  for  Him  to  labour 

now: 
Then  see  His  glory  where  the  Angels 

bow. 
All  needful  grace  was  mine,  through 

His  dear  Sox, 
Whose  life  and  death  my  full  salvation 

won  ; 
The  grace  that  would  have  strength- 
en^ me.  and  taught ; 
Grace  that  would  crown  me  when  my 

work  was  wrought. 
P  And  I,  poor  sinner,  cast  it  all  awav  ; 
Lived  for  the  toil  or  pleasure  of  each 

day; 
As  if  no  Christ  had  shed  His  precious 

Blood, 
As  if  I  owed  no  homage  to  my  God, 

(  a 


ro/O  Holt    Spirit,  with   Thy  fire 

Divine, 
Melt  into  tears  this  thankless  heart  of 

mine ;  I 

Teach  me  to  love  what  once  I  seem'd  j 

to  hate, 
And  live  to  God,  before  it  be  too  late. 
Amen,  j 

"  Return  unto  the  Lord  thy  God:  for  thou  j 

628    hast  fallen  by  thine  iniquity." 

rn  f  Retchx,  0  wanderer,  to  thy  home,  \ 

Thy  Father  calls  for  thee  : 
No  longer  now  an  exile  roam, 

In  guilt  and  misery : 
p      Return,  return ! 
Too  long  the  loathsome  fields  of  sin 

Thy  fruitless  toil  have  known  : 
No  wholesome  bread !  no  voice  of  kin  ! 

No  home  to  call  thine  own  1 
cr     Return,  return  : 

Thy  Father  stands  with  outstretch 'd 

He  gave  His  Sok  for  thee  :    [hands, 
Poor  soul,  from  sin's  enthralling  bands 

He  longs  to  set  thee  free. 
Return,  return ! 
mf  Arise,   stand  up  and  homeward 

No  linger  dwell  apart ;  |turn, 

His  mighty  love  will  never  spurn 

One  humble  contrite  heart. 
dim  Return,  return ! 
m/Our  Father's  house  is  full  of  blis3, 

And  there  is  room  for  all ; 
He  welcomes  with  forgiving  kiss  ; 

0,  hear  His  loving  call : 
'dim  Return,  return ! 
mf  The  feast  of  joys  awaits  thee  there, 

The  precious  robe  and  rin? ; 
0  haste  thy  Father's  gifts  to  share, 

0  haste  His  praise  to  sing : 

Return,  return !    Amen. 

"  There  shall  be  showers  of  blessing." 

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™<Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free, 

Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshinc  ; 
Let  some  drops  descend  on  me- 
Even  me. 

Pass  me  not,  0  gracious  Father, 
P  Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be  ; 
Thou  might'st  leave  me,  but  the  rathei 
Let  Thy  mercy  fight  on  me— Even 
me. 

Pass  me  not,  0  gracious  Savioer  I 
Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee  ; 

cr  I  am  Ion  ring  for  Thy  favour  : 
Whilst  Thou'rt  calling,  oh  call  me— 
Even  me. 


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Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit  ! 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see  ; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus  merit, 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me— 
Even  me. 
p  Have  I  long  in  sin  been  sleeping, 

Long  been  slighting,  grieving  Thee? 
Has  the  world  my  heart  been  keeping  ? 

O  forgive  and  rescue  me— Even  me. 
cr  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  change- 
less; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  and  free  ; 
Grace  of  Gc»r>.  so  strong  and  boundless, 

Magnify  it  all  in  me— Even  me. 
cr  Pass  me  not ;  but,  pardon  bringing, 

Bind  my  heart,  0  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
Whilst  the  streams  of  life  are  springing, 

Blessing  others,  0  bless  me— Even 
me.    Amen. 


"Oh  that  I  were   as  in  monthi 
630  *■*" 

t/i/O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  : 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 
P  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  en.ioy'd ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 

The  world  can  never  fill. 
Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest : 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 

And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 
The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
cr  Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  Throne, 

And  worship  only  Thee. 
So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
Sopurer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lame. 

Amen. 


cot     *"<""«     «' 
0«5i    themselves. 

wi/Oh,  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow, 
That  a  time  could  ever  be 

?When  I  let  the  Saviour's  pity 
lead  in  vain,  and  proudly  nnswer'd, 
"All  of  self,  and  none  of  Thee." 
cr  Yet  He  found  me :  (dim)  I  beheld 
Hun 
Bleeding  on  the  accursed  tree, 
p  Heard  Hi  in  pray,    "Forgive   them, 

Father  ;" 
And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly, 
VP  "  Some  of  self,  and  some  of  Thee. " 


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cr  Day  by  day  His  tender  mercy, 

Healing,  helping,  full  and  free, 
Sweet  and  strong,  and  ah  !  so  patient. 
Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whisper'd, 
"Less  of  self,  and  more  of  Thee." 

rrt/Higher  than  the  highest  heavens, 

Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 
Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  hath  conquer \\ ; 
cr  Grant  me  now  my  soul's  desire, 
/  "  None  of  self,  and  all  of  Thee." 
Amen. 


632  "He  was  lost,  and  is  found." 
w/Redeem'd,  restored,  forgiven 

Through  Jesus'  precious  Blood, 
Heirs  ot'BIis  home  in  Heaven, 
cr  0  praise  our  pardoning  God  1 
Praise  Kim  in  tuneful  measures, 

Who  gave  His  Son  to  die  : 
/Praise  Him  Whose  sevenfold  trea- 
sures 

Enrich  and  sanctify ! 


Far  from  the  cleansing  Fountain, 
Far  from  the  pierced  Side ; 

cr  But  Jesus  sought  and  found  us, 
And  wash'd  our  guilt  away  ; 

With  cords  of  love  He  bound  us 
To  be  His  own  for  aye. 

Dear  Master,  Thine  the  glory 

Of  each  recover'd  soul ; 
Ah  :  who  can  tell  the  story 
v  Of  love  that  made  us  whole? 
Not  ours,  not  ours  the  merit ; 
mf  Be  Thine  alone  the  praise, 
cr  And  ours  a  thankful  spirit 

To  serve  Thee  all  our  days. 

p  Now  keep  us,  Holy  Saviour, 
In  Thy  true  love  and  fear ; 

And  grant  us  of  Thy  favour 
The  grace  to  persevere  ; 

cr  Till,  in  Thy  new  creation, 
Earth's  time-long  travail  o'er, 

We  find  our  full  salvation, 

/  And  praise  Thee  evermore.     Amen 


"  In  that  day  there  shall  be  a  fountain 
CQQ  °T"'ned  ■  ■  •  for  tin  and  for  un- 
boo   cleanness." 

m/THERE  is  a   fountain  fill'd   with 
Blood, 
Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  Feins, 
And   sinners  plunged   beneaih  that 
flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 


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f  fie  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  : 
dm  And  there  may  1.  as  Vile  as  he, 
er  Wash  ail  my  sins  away. 

Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  B'.o.  d 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
or  Till  all  the  ransom  d  Church  of  God 

Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

'5  er  sine*  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  Wounds  supply, 

Redeeming  love  Las  i^en  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song; 

I'll  sins  Thy  power  to  save. 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering 
tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

p  Lord,  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared, 
_  Unworthy  though  1  be, 
For  me  a  Blood-bought  tree  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me. 

er  Tis  strung  and  tuned  for  endless 
yea)  s, 

And  lorm'd  by  power  Divine, 
f  To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 

No  other  name  but  Thine.  Amen. 


1  ianc  not  to  judae   the  trcr'.d,  but  to 
$34  save  the  u-trid." 

m/Soxjls  of  men  !  whv  will  ye  scatter 
Like  a  crowd  of  frighten'd  sheep  ? 

Foolish  hearts  !  why  will  ve  wander 
From  a  love  so  true  and  deep  ? 

p  Was  there  ever  kindest  shepherd 
Half  so  eentle,  half  so  sweet, 

As  the  Saviocr  Who  would  have  us 
Come  and  gather  round  His  Feet  ? 

tr  There's  a  wideness  in  God's  mercy, 

Like  the  widen es«  o*'  the  sea  ; 
There's  a  kindness  in  His  justice, 

Which  is  more  than  liberty. 

There  is  no  place  where  earth's  sorrows 
Are  more  felt  than  up  in  Heaven  : 

V  There   is    no  place   where    earth's 
failings 
Have  such  kindly  Judgment  given. 

mf  There  is  plentiful  redemption 

In  the  Blood  that  has  been  shed  ; 
There  is  joy  for  all  the  members 
In  the  sorrows  of  the  Head. 

For  the  love  of  God  is  broader 
Than  the  measures  of  man's  mind  | 

And  the  Heart  of  the  Eternal 
T.s  most  wonderfully  kind. 


mp  Pininc  souls  !  come  nearer  Jxsuu, 

And  oh  !  come  not  denoting  thus, 
er  But  with  f.iith  that   trusts  mere 
bravely 

His  huge  tenderness  for  us. 

If  orr  love  were  but  more  simple, 
We  should  take  Him  at  His  word  : 

mf  And  our  lives  would  be  ail  sunshine 
In  the  sweetness  ol  our  Lord. 

Amen. 


0  Lord,  thr.ugh  our  iniquities  trttify 
agaitist  us,  do  Tht.u  it  fi  r  Thy 
Xante's  sake  ;   for  our  l<ick*~ii&uji 


i  Kjr. 


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p  Wear  v  of  wandering  from  my  Gob 

And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  me  to  the  rod  ; 
er  For   Thee,    not    without   hope,    1 

mourn  : 
I  have  an  Advocate  above, 
A  Friend  before  the  Throne  of  Love. 

p  0  jEsrs.  full  of  pardoning  grace, 
More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin, 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  Thy  Free; 
cr  Open  Thine  Arms,  and  take  me  in,' 
Aid  freely  my  backsli  dings  heal, 
Aj.d  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 

Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me 
My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  :      [pack, 

;-/  0  for  Thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake 
Forgive,  and  bid  me  sin  no  more  ; 

The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 

Arid  make  my  heart  a  house  of  prayer. 

The  stone  to  flesh  again  convert. 

1  he  veil  of  sin  once  more  remove  ; 
Sprinkle  Thy  Blood  upon  my  heart, 

And  melt  it  with  Thy  dying  love  ; 

or  This  rebel  heart  by  love  subdue. 
And  make  it  soft,  and  make  it  new. 

Ah,  give  me  Lord,  the  tender  heart 
That  trembles  at  the  approach  of 

A  godly  fear  of  sin  impart,  [sin  ; 

Implant,  and  root  it  deep  within, 

That  I  may  dread  -Thy  gracious  powet; 

And  never  dare  offend  Thee  more. 

Amen. 


"  Field  fOttnrlra  unf*  G*d  .  .  .  and 
mat  mem 6  r?  u  i-utrumaits  of 
ghteounem. " 


636 


l  188  ) 


mf  Father,  Sox,  and  Holt  Gho*t, 
0>-e  in  Three,  and  Three  in  Oke, 

As  by  the  celestial  host, 
Let  Thy  Will  on  earth  be  done  ; 

Praise  by  all  to  Thee  be  given. 

Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  Heaven. 


FOR  MISSION  SERVICES  AND  INSTRUCTIONS. 


p  If  a  sinner  such  as  I 
May  to  Thy  great  glory  live, 

All  my  actions  sanctify, 
All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive 

cr  Claim  me  for  Thy  service,  claim 

All  I  bare,  and  all  1  am. 

2>  Take  my  soul  and  body's  powers ; 
Take  my  memory,  mind,  and  will, 


cr  All  I  think,  or  epeak,ordo; 
Take  my  heart ;— but  make  it  new  I 
?n/0  my  God,  Thine  own  I  am, 

Let  me  give  Thee  back  Thine  own  ; 
Freedom,    friends,    and  health,    and 

Consecrate  to  Thee  alone  :      |fame» 
Thine  to  live,  thrice  happy  I ; 
Happier  still  if  Thins  I  die. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  Thy  Will  on  earth  be  done; 
/Praise  by  all  to  Thee  be  given, 
Glorious  JLoiid  oi  earth  and  Heaven. 
Amen. 


He    calleth 

ni/On  !  come  to  the  merciful  Saviour 
Who  calls  you, 
Oh  !  come  to  the  Lord  Who  forgives 
and  forgets ; 
dim  Though  dirk  be  the  fortune  on 

earth  that  befalls  you, 
cr  There's    a   bright  "  Home    above, 

where  the  sun  never  sets. 
Oh  !  come  then  to  Jesus,  Whose  Arms 
are  extended 
To  fold  His  dear  children  in  closest 
embrace : 
Oh  !  come,  for  your  exile  will  shortly 
be  ended, 
And  Jesus  will  show  you  His  beauti- 
ful Face. 
mf  Yes,  come  to  the  Saviour,  Whose 
mercy  grows  brighter 
The  longer  you  look  at  the  depth  of 
His  love  ; 
Anil  fear  not !  'tis  Jesus  !  and  life's 
cares  stow  lighter 
A-,  you  think  of  the  Home  and  the 
Glory  above. 


p  Have)  you  sinn'd  as  none  else  in  th* 

world  have  before  you  ? 
Are   you   blacker   than    all   other 

creatures  in  guilt  ? 
cr  Oh,  fear  not.  and  doubt  not  i  the 

mother  who  bore  you 
m/Loves  you  less  than  the  Saviour 

Whose  Blood  you  have  sunt ! 

Come,  come  to  His  Feet,  andlayoper 
your  story 
Of  sufferin,'  and  sorrow,  of  guilt  and 
of  shame : 
For  the  pardon  of  sin  is  the  crown  of 
His  glory, 
And  the  joy  of  our  Lord  to  be  tru*. 
to  His  Name.     Amen. 


"  If  we  confess  our  sins,  He  it  faithfu* 
and  just  to    arrive  us  our  sins,  an& 
/joq    to  cleanse  us  Jrom  all  unrighteous 
VCO    ne<is." 
p  O  God,  to  know  that  Thou  art  just 

Gives  hope  and  peace  within  ; 
We  could  not  in  a  mercy  trust 

Which  takes  no  count  of  sin. 

I  fain  would  open  to  Thy  sight 

My  utmost  wickedness ; 
Set,  Lord,  in  Thy  most  searching  ligh'i 

What  I  have  done  amiss. 

No  stern  and  needless  law  was  Thine-  • 

Hard  to  be  understood — 
But  plainly  read  in  every  line, 

Holy,  and  just,  and  good 

Though  basely  weak  my  fallen  race 

And  masterful  my  foes, 
I  had  th'  omnipotence  of  grace 

To  conquer,  if  I  chose. 

Well  did  I  know  the  tender  Heart 

I  outraged  by  my  sin, 
Yet  with  the  world  I  would  not  part. 

Nor  rein  my  passions  in 

My  fault  it  was.  0  Lord  Most  High. 

And  not  my  fate  alone  : 
Thou  canst  not  suffer  sin,  nor  I 

In  any  way  atone. 

cr  Yet  there's  a  plea  that  I  may  trust— 
Christ  died  that  I  might  live : 

Cleanse  me,  my  God,  for  Thou  art  just  - 
Be  faithful,  and  forgive.    Amea 


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HYMN 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll    .    .  288 

A  living  stream,  as  crystal  clear.  213 
Abide  with  me;  fast  falls  the 

eventide 27 

Above  the  clear  blue  sky  .     .     .  Si,6 

Above  the  starry  spheres  .     .     .  152 

Again  the  Lord's  own  day  is  here  35 

All  glorv,  laud,  and  honour  .     .  93 

All  hail"  Adored  Trinity    ...  153 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name  300 

All  people  that  en  earth  do  dwell  1C6 

All  things  bright  and  beautiful  .  573 

All  ve  who  seek  for  sure  relief    .  112 
Alleluia !    Alleluia !     hearts    to 

heaven  and  voices  raise  .     .    .137 

Alleluia  !  sing  to  Jesus  ....  316 

Alleluia,  song  of  sweetness     .     .  82 

Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry  .  871 

Almighty  God,  Whose  only  Son  .  363 

An  exile  for  the  faith    ....  453 
And  now,  beloved  Lord,  Thy  soul 

resigning 121 

And  now,  0  Father,  mindful  of 

the  love 322 

And  now  the  wants  are  told  .  .  S2 
And  now  this  holy  day  .  .  .  .564 
Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory  432 
Angel-voices,  ever  singing.  .  .  550 
Approach,  my  sold,  the  mercy- 
seat     626 

Around  the  Throne  of  God   a 

band 335 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid  254  j 
As  near  the  wish'd-for  port  we 

draw 5S7 

As  now  the  sun's  declining  rays.  13 
As   pants  the  hart  for  cooling 

streams 233 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old  .     .  79 

At  even  ere  the  sun  was  set    .     .  20 

At  the  Cross  her  station  keeping  117  ; 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing  127 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus   .     .     .  "  .  306  , 

At  Thy  feet,  O  Christ,  we  lay.     .  6  I 
(  190 


HYMN 

Author  of  life  Divine    ....  £19 

Awaked  from  sleep  we  fall  .  .  474 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the 

sun 3 

Be  near  us,  Holy  Trinity  .  .  .  5C9 
Be  Thou  my  Guardian  and  my 

Guide 282 

Before  Jehovah  s  awful  Throne  .  516 

Before  the  ending  of  the  day.     .  15 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God   ...  187 

Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by   .  614 

Behold  the  messengers  of  Christ  433 
Behold  the  sun,  that  seem'd  but 

now 476 

Behold  us,  Lord,  a  little  snaee    .  475 

Behold  us,  Lord,  before  Thee  met  348 

Bishop  of  the  souls  of  men    .     .  408 

Bless'd  are  the  pure  in  heart.     .  261 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Sat-m.     .  396 

Blessed  feasts  of  blessed  Martyrs  440 

Blest  Creator  of  the  light.     .'    .  33 

Bounteous  Spirit,  ever  shedding  507 

Bread  of  Heav'n,  on  1  hee  we  feed  318 
Bride  of  Christ,  whose  glorious 

warfare CIS 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion.     .  225 

Bright  the  vision  that  dehtrhted.  161 

Brightly  did  the  light  Divine      .  412 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner  . «  .  o90 

By  Jesus'  grave  on  either  hand  .  123 

By  precepts  taught  of  ages  past .  85 

Captains  of  the  saintly  band  .     .  432 

Children  of  the  Heavenly  King  .  547 
Christ,  in    highest    Heav'n    en- 

throndd - ...  422 

Christ  is  gone  up ;   yet  ere  He 

pass'd 352 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  Founda- 
tion     Part  2  39ft 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone  ...  239 

Christ  is  risen  :  Christ  is  risen  !  .  138 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again  .  133 
) 


HTUK 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day   .  131 

Christ,  Who  once  amongst  us    .  333 

Christ,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies  7 

Christ  will  gather  in  His  own     .  400 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them     .  91 

Christian  !  seek  not  yet  repose  .  209 
Christians,   awake,    salute    the 

happy  morn 61 

Christians,  sing  out  with  exul- 
tation         484 

Church  of  the  Living  God      .     .  532 
Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly 

Dove 209 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  Blest  347 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Eternal  God  508 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our   hearts 

inspire 599 

Com  3,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  in- 
spire     157 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Who  ever  One  9 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful 

songs 299 

Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest 

measures 434 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare  527 
Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus 

lay 139 

Come,  sing  with  holy  gladness   .  341 

Come  sing,  ye  choirs  exultant    .  621 

Com?,  Thou*  Holy  Spirit,  come  .  156 

Come  to  our  poor  nature's  night  524 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary  ...  256 
Come,    ye    faithful,    raise    the 

anthem 302 

Come,  ye  faith  ful,  raise  the  strain  133 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come.  332 
Conquering    kings    then-   titles 

take 175 

Creator  of  the  starry  height  .     .  45 

Creator  of  the  world,  to  Thee     .  83 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns  .  304 

Day  of  Wrath  :  O  day  of  mourn- 
ing        398 

Days  and  m  imients  quickly  flying  239 
Dear  Lord,  on  this  Thy  servant's 

day 420 

Disposer  Supreme 431 

Do  no  sinful  action      ....  509 
Draw  nigh  and  take  the  Body  of 

the  Lord 313 

Earth  has  many  a  noble  city      .  76 

Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save   .  370 

Every  morning  the  red  sun   .     .  570 

Fain  would  I,  Lord  of  grace  .     .  491 

Fair  waved  the  golden  corn  .     .  339 

Far  be  sorrow,  tears,  and  sighing  501 

Far  down  the  ages  now     .     .     .  534 

Far  from  rav  heavenly  home      .  284 

Father,  before  Thv  throne  of  light  617 

Father,  let  me  dedicate    ...  74 


HYMJS 

Father,  Most  High,  be  with  us  .  493 

Father  of  all,  from  land  and  sea  275 

Father  of  all,  to  Thee  ....  514 
Father  of  Heav'n,  Whose  love 

profound 1C4 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love   .  338 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word  531 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost     .  563 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost     .  633 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss  615 
Fierce  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the 

deep         285 

Fight  the  good  fight  with  all  thy 

might 640 

First  of  Martyrs,   thou  whose 

name 65 

For  all  the  Saints  who  from  their 

labours  rest 437 

For    all  Thy  Saints,   a    noble 

throng 418 

For  ever  we  would  gaze  on  Thee  461 

For  ever  with  the  Lord     ...  231 

Forgive  them,  O  My  Father  .     .  115 

For  man  the  Saviour  shed     .     .  443 

Forsaken  once,  and  thrice  denied  416 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country  .  227 

For  Thy  dear  Saint,  O  Lord  .     .  443 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thv  grace    •  73 

Forth  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go  8 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights  .     .  92 

Forty  days  Thy  seer  of  old      .     .  503 

Forward !  be  our  watchword     .  392 
From  east  to  west,  from  shore 

to  shore 483 

From  glory  unto  glory !  Be  this 

our  joyous  song 485 

From  Greenland^  icv  mountains  353 
From  highest  Heav'n  the  Eternal 

Son 171 

From  out  the  cloud  of  amber 

light 410 

Give  us  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise  623 

Glorious  is  Thy  Name,  O  Lord    .  511 
Glorious    things    of    thee    are 

spoken 545 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 107 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night  23 

Glory  to  Thee,  O  Lord       ...  69 
Glory  to  Thee  Who  safe  has  kept 

Part  2  3 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane    ...  110 

God  Eternal,  Mighty  King     .     .  343 

God  from  on  high  hath  heard    .  58 
God  made  me   for  Himself,  to 

serve  Him  here    .     .     .   ' .     .627 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way  .  373 

God  of  grace,  O  let  thy  Light      .  364 

God  of  mercv,  God  of  grace    .     .  218 

God  of  our  life,  to  Thee  we  call  .  374 

God  of  the  living,  in  Whose  eyes  608 

God  the  Father's  only  Son      .     .  519 

God  the  Father !  Whose  Creation  386 


HTMN 

3od,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven   26 

Good  it  is  to  keep  the  fast       .     .  89 

Gracious Savi,  ur,  gentle  Shepherd  342 

Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost  .     .  210 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  52 
Great  God,  Who,  hid  from  mortal 

sight 479 

Great  King  of  nations,  hear  our 

prayer      . 375 

Great  Mover  of  all  hearts  ...  202 
Guide  me,   0   Thou   great   Re- 
deemer    196 

Hail,  Body  true,  of  Mary  born, 

and  in  the  manger  laid  ...  557 

Hail,  Father,  Whose  creatine  call  510 
Hail,  gladdening    Light,  of  His 
pure  glory  pour'd  ...          .18 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise  .  147 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed  .     .  219 

Hail  to  the  Lord  Who  comes      .  611 

Hark  I  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding  47 

Hark !  hark,  mv  soul    ....  223 

Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord     .  260 
Hark    the    glad    sound !     the 

Saviour  comes ......  53 

Hark  I  the  herald-angels  sing     .  60 

Hark  !  the  sound  of  holy  voices  .  436 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me      .     .  249 

Have  mercv  on  us,  God  most  high  1C2 
Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  bless- 


HY>rv 
I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say  .  257 
I  love  to  hear  the  story  .  .  .  330 
I  was  a  wandering  sheep  ...  258 
In  days  of  old  on  Sinai  ...  460 
In  grief  and  fear  to  Thee,  U  Lord    377 


j  In  royal  robes  of  splendour 
,  In  the  Lord's  atoning  grief 


mg 
Herald,  in  the  wilderness 


462 


Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  .     .  236 

Jerusalem  on  high 233 

Jerusalem  the  golden  ....  223 
Jesu,  for  the  beacon-light  .  .  454 
Jesu,  gentlest  Saviour  ....  324 
Jesu,  grant  me  this,  I  pray  .  .182 
Jesu,  Lover  of  my  soul  ....  193 
Jesu,  meek  and  gentle  ....  194 
Jesu,  meek  and  lowly  ....  188 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  mv  God.  mv  All  191 
Jesu,  our  Hoi>e,  our  heart's  De- 
sire        150 

Jesu,  our  Lenten  fast  of  Thee     .  90 

Jesu,  the  very  thought  is  sweet  .  177 

Jesu.  the  very  thought  of  Thee  .  178 

Jesu,  the  Virgins  Crown,  do  Thou  455 

Jesu,  the  world's  redeeming  Lord  141 

Jesu,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts  .  190 

Jesu,  Thy  mercies  are  untold      .  189 

Jesus  calls  us :  o'er  the  tumult    .  403 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day     .     .  134 

Jesus  is  God  :  the  solid  earth       .  170 
Jesus  lives  !  no  longer  now 


He  sat  to  watch  o'er  customs  paid    615     Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory 

He,  Who  once  in  righteous  ven- 
geance      102 

Here,  Lord,  we  offer  Thee  all  that 
is  fairest      . 598 

His  are  the  thousand  sparkling 
rills 119 

Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way  .     .      2". 

Holy  Father,  in  Thy  mercv    .     .     595 

Holy  Ghost.  Illuminator  Part  2    143 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Al- 
mighty 160 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord   .     .    241 

Hosanna  we  sing,  like  the  chil- 
dren dear 340  : 

How  blessdd.  from  the  bonds  of  sin  ^57 

How  blest  the  matron,  who,  en- 
dued    457 

How  bright  these  glorious  spirits 
shine .    438 

How  oft,  O  Lord,  Thy  Face  hath 
shone 404  [ 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus 
sounds     .     .     : 176 

How  vain  the  cruel  Herod  s  fear       75 

How  welcome  was  the  call     .     .    351 

Hush'd  was  the  evening  hymn  .    574 


.  2S7 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  220 

Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet  529 

Joy  !  because  the  circling  year    .  153 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea  .  255 

King  of  Saints,  to  Whom   the 

number 419 

Know  ye  the  Lord  hath  borne 

away 506 

Lamb  of  God.  I  look  to  Thee.     .  568 

Lead,  kindly  Light 266 

Lead  us,  Heavenly  Father,  lead 

us SSI 

Let  all  the  world  in  every  corner 

sing         548 

Let  our  Gioir  new  anthems  raise  441 
Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert 

221 


Life  and  strength  of  all  Thy  ser- 
vants  61b 

Lift   the    strain  of  high  thanks- 

««        giving     .  397 

"5     Lift  up  your  heads,  ve  gates  of 

»1        brass 5S6 

574     Light's  glittering  morn  bedecks 

the  sky 126 

323  Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem  .  288 
186  Lo :  from  the  desert  homes  .  .  414 
(  192  ) 


Lo  !  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore    . 

Lo!  He  comes  with  clouds  de- 
scending       

Lo  !  now  is  our  accepted  day.     . 

Lo  !  now  the  time  accepted  peals 

Lo  !  round  the  Throne,  a  glorious 
band 

Lo  !  the  Angels'  food  i.-:  given 

Look  down  upon  us,  God  of  grace 

Lord,  as  to  Thv  dear  Cross  we  flee 

Lord,  behold  us  with  Thy  blessing 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  bless- 
ing      

Lord,  enthroned  in  heavenly 
splendour 

Lord  God  the  Holy  Ghost .     .     . 

Lord,  her  watch  Thy  Church  is 
keeping  

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  bless- 
ing      

Lord,  I  would  own  Thy  tender 
tare   .     .     

Lord,  in  this  Thv  mercy's  day     . 

Lord,  in  Thy  Name  Thy  servants 
plead .     . 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care  . 

Lord  Jesus,  God  and  Man.-   .     . 

Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me  .     .     . 

Lord  of  glory,  Who  hast  bought 
us 

Lord  of  life.  Prophetic  Spirit.     . 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our 
salvation 

Lord  of  the  harvest !  it  is  right 
and  meet 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again  . 

Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may 
speak.     

Lord,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on 
high 

L>rd,  tench  us  how  to  proy  aright 

Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth.     .     . 

Lord,  when  Thy  Kingdom  comes, 
remember  me 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy 
Throne 

Love  Divine,  all  loves  excelling  . 

Loving  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheey   . 

May  the   grace    of    Christ   our 

Saviour 

Members  of  Christ  are  we.     .     . 
Mom  of  morns,  and  day  of  days 
My  Father,  for  another  night    .    . 
My  God,  accept  my  heart  this 

day 

My  God,  and  is  Thv  Table  spread 
My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art 
My  God,  I  love  Thee ;  not  be- 
cause  

Mv  God,  mv  Father,  while  I  strav 

My  Lord,  my  Master,  at  Thy  Feet 

adoring 


HTMSf 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  .     .  277 

New  every  morning  is  the  love  4 
New   wonders    of  Thy   mighty 

hand 41 

Not  by  the  Martyr's  death  alone  4?l 

Not  for  our  sins  alone  ....  523 

Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising  103 
Now,  my  tongue,   the  mystery 

telling; 309 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God     .     .  379 

Now  that  the  daylight  dies  away  16 
Now  that  the  daylight  fills  the 

sky    * 1 

Now  the  busy  week  is  done   .     .  481 
Now  the  day  is  over     ....  346 
Now  the  labourer's  task  is  o'er  .  401 
Now  the    thirty  years    accom- 
plished  Part  2  97 

0   blessed  day,  when  first  was 

pour'd «...  71 

0  Christ,  our   God,  Who    with 

Thine  own  hast  been.  ...  559 
0  Christ  our  Joy,  gone  up  on 

high 145 

0  Christ,  Redeemer  of  our  race  .  57 
O  Christ,  the  heavens'  Eternal 

King 123 

0  Christ,  Who  art  the  Light  and 

Day 95 

0  come,  all  ye  faithful  ....  59 
O   come   and  mourn   with   me 

awhile 114 

0  come,  0  come,  Emmanuel.  .  49 
0  come,  Redeemer  of  mankind, 

appear 55 

0  day  of  rest  and  gladness.     .     .  86 

0  Father  all  creating    ....  579 

0  Father,  bless  the  children  .     .  562 

0  Father,  in  Whose  great  design  606 
0  Father,  Thou  Who  hast  created 

all ,325 

0  Father,  Who  didst  all  things 

make 29 

O  Food  that  weary  pilgrims  love  314 

0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God  .     .  630 

0  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink  278 

0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God   .  549 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing^  522 
0  God,  of  all  the  Strength  and 

Power .  11 

0  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord  237 

0  God  of  Jacob,  bv  Whose  hand.  512 

O  God  of  love,  0  King  of  peace   .  876 

0  God  of  truth,  0  Lord  of  might  10 
O  God  of  Truth,  Whose   living 

word 513 

O  Cod,  our  help  in  ages  past  .     .  165 

O  God,  the  jov  of  Heaven  above.  489 

O  God,  Thy  soldiers'  grea  t  Re  ward  442 

j  O  God,  to  know  that  Thou  ait  just  6:* 

1  O  God,  unseen  vet  ever  near  .     .  320 

O  God,  Who  metest  in  Thine  hand  59S 

193  ) 


HTMX 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims .  .  .  224 
0  heavenly  Jerusalem  ....  429 
O  heavenly  Word,  Eternal  Light.  46 
0  help  us, .  Lord ;  each  hour  of 

need 279 

0  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  people  bless  .  211 
O  Holy  Spirit.  Lord  of  grace  ,  .  203 
O  Jerusalem  the  blissful.  Home  of 

5)adness  yet  untold  ....  602 
esu,  Blessed  Lord,  to  Thee  .  558 
O  Jesu  Christ,  if  aught  there  be  .  253 
0  Jesu.  crucified  for  man  .  .  .  4S0 
0   Jesu,    King  most  wonderful 

Past  2  173 
0  Jesu,  Lord  of  light  and  grace  .  2 
0  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing  .  .  193 
0  Jesu,  Thou  the  Eeautv  art 

PabtS  173  I 
0  Jesus,  I  have  promised  .  .  .  271  I 
0  Lamb  of  God,  Whose  love  Divine  455 
O  let  him,  vs  hose  sorrow  .  .  .  256 
0  Light.  Whose  beams  illumine  all  S45 
0  Lord,  be  with  us  when  we  sail.  592 
O  Lord,  how  happy  should  Ave  be  276 
O  Lord,  how  jr.vful  't';  ro  see.  .  £73 
O  Lord  most  High,  Eternal  King  144 
0  Lord   of  Heavn,  and  earth, 

and  sea 365 

0  Lord  of  hosts,  Whose  glorv  fills  394 
0  Lord,  our  strenorth  in  weakness  CC5 
0  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  Face  from 


me 


0  love  Divine,  how  sweet  thou 


art.     . 
0  love,  how  deep  !  how  broad  '. 

how  high 173 

0  Love,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear  192 
0  merciful  Creator,  hear  ...  B7 
0  mv  God,  I  fear  Thee  ....  567 
0  Paradise  I  0  Paradise  .  .  .  254 
0  perfect  life  of  love  ....  120 
0  perfect  Love,all  human  thought 

transcending 573 

O  praise  our  God  to-day  .  .  .  ;  SO 
O  praise  our  Great  and  Gracious 

Lord 294 

0  praise  ye  the  Lord  ....  303 
0  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  of 

all 204 

O  sacred  Head,  surrounded  .  .  Ill 
O  Saving  Victim,  opening  wide 

Pakt  2    211 
O  Saviour,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  pray 
O  Saviour  may  we  never  rest     . 
O    Saviour :    when    Thy    loving 

Hand .    ? 

O  Saviour,  precious  Saviour  .     . 
O   Saviour.  Who  for  man  hast 

trod 

O  scorn'd  and  outcast  Lord,  be- 
neath  

O Shepherd  of  the  sheep    .     .     . 
O  sinner,  lift  the  eye  ot  faith.     . 


HYMN 

O  Sion,  open  wide  thv  gates  .     . 
O  Son  ot  God,  our  Captain  of 

Salvation 413 

O  sons  and  daughters,  let  us  sing  130 

O  Spirit  of  the  Living  God  .  .  585 
O  Strength  and  Stay  upholding 

all  creation 12 

O  Thou,  before  the  world  began.  554 

O  Thou,  before  Whose  Presence.  607 
O  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness 

flows 253 

O  Thou  Who  dost  to  man  accord 
O  Thou  Who  makest  souls  to 

shine 

O   Thou  Whose    all-redeeming 

might 452 

O  throned,  O  crown "d  with  all 

renown 505 

O  Trinity,  most  Blessed  Light    .  14 

8  Voice  of  the  Beloved     .     .     .  5(X> 

Word  of  God  above  ....  S95 

O  worship  the  King     ....  167 

Oerwhelm'd  in  depths  of  woe    .  101 

Of  the  Father's  Love  begotten    .  56 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe  .  ...  291 
Oh  :  come  to  the  merciful  Saviour 

Who  cails  you 637 

Oh  how  fair  that  morning  broke  533 

Oh,  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow  631 

Oh  :  what,  if  we  are  Christ's  .  .  446 
Ob,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory 

must  be 235 

On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's 

cry 50 

On  the  Resurrection  morning    .  499 

On  the  waters  dark  and  drear    .  372 

On  this  day,  the  first  of  days  .     .  34 

Once  in  royal  David's  city.  .  .  329 
Once  mere  the  solemn  season 

calls 84 

Once,  only  once,  and  once  for  all  315 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers  •  .  391 
Our    Elest    Redeemer,    ere   He 

breath'd 207 

Our  day  of  praise  is  done  .     .     .  33 

Out  of  the  deep  I  call    ....  260 


Palms  of  crlory,  raiment  bright  .    445 
Peace,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark 

world  of  sin 537 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above   .    240 
Praise,    my   soul,  the   King   of 

63  I      Heaven 298 

:72      Praise,  O   praise  our  God  and 

King 8S1 

96      Praise  the  Lord.  Hi?  dories  show    544 
07     Praise    the   Lord!    ye  heavens, 

I      adore  Him 292 

46  ,   Praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above 

Fraise  to  the  Heavenly  Wisdom 

96      Praise   to   the    Holiest    in   the 

53         height 

)4  I  Praise  we  the  Lord  this  day  .    . 
'  194  ) 


Redeem'd,  restored,  forgiven  . 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King  .  . 
Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord  . 
Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart  .  .  . 
Resting  from  His  work  to-day  . 
Return,  0  wanderer,  to  thy  home 
Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ,  . 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  .  . 
Round  the  .Sacred  Citv  gather  . 
Ruler*  of  the  hosts  of  light     .    . 


Safe  home,  safe  home  in  port     . 

Safely,  safely,  gather'd  in  .     .     . 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name 
we  raise 

Saviour  Blessed  Saviour   .     .     . 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations. 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee    . 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in 
triumph 

See  the  destined  day  arise      .     . 

Shall  we  not  love  thee,  Mother 
dear 

Shepherd  Divine,  our  wants  re- 
lieve   

Shine  Thou  upon  us,  Lord     .     . 

Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous 
praise 

Sing,  my  tongue,  the  glorious 
battle 

Sing  praise  to  God  Who  reigns 
above     

Sing  to  the  Lord  the  children's 
hymn 

Sing  we  the  glory  of  our  God.     . 

Sion's  Daughter,  weep  no  more  . 

Six  days  of  labour  now  are  past. 

Boldiers  of  Christ,  arise     .    .    . 

Soldiers  of  the  Cross,  arise     .     . 

Soldiers,  who  are  Christ's  below. 

Son  of  the  Highest,  deign  to  cast 

Sons  of  Labour,  dear  to  Jesus    . 

Songs  of  praise  the  Angels  sang. 

Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise 

Souis  of  men  !— why  will  ye  scatter 

Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love  . 

Stand  up  !— stand  up  for  Jesus   . 

Stars  of  the  morning,  so  glori- 
ously bright - 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour 
dear 

Sweet  flow'rets  of  the   martyr 

band 

I  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 

Sweet  Saviour  !  in  Thy  pitying 
grace 

Sweet   the    moments,    rich    in 

v.  blessing 


hymn 
Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour 

said 263 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand  222 
Tender   Shepherd,    Thou    hast 

still'd 402 

That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful 

day 206 

That  Easter-tide  with  joy  was 

bright Part  3    126 

The  Advent  of  our  King  .  .  .  .48 
The  ancient  law  departs  ...  70 
The  Apostles'  hearts  were  full  of 

pain Part  2    126 

The  call  to  arnu  is  sounding  .  .  583 
The  Church's  one  foundation  .  215 
The  day  is  past  and  over  .  .  .  6 "  21 
The  Day  of  Resurrection  ...  132 
The  day  Thou  gavest,  Lord,  is 

ended 477 

The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  one  wide 

field 354 

Th'  eternal  gifts  of  Christ  the 

King 430 

The  Father's  sole-begotten  Son  .  4Sfi 
The  fish  in  wave,  the  bird  on 


iving  . 


42 


The  foe  behind,  the  deep  before. 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise  .     .  tsui 
The  God,  Whom  eartn,  and  sea, 

and  sky 449 

The  great  forerunner  of  the  morn  415 
The  Head  that  once  was  crown'd 

with  thorns 301 

The  Heav'nly  Child  in  stature 

grows 78 

The  Heavenly  Word  proceeding 

forth 311 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is  197 
The  Lamb's  high  banquet  called 

to  share 128 

The  life,  which  God's  Incarnate 

Word 66 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed   ...  504 

The  people  that  in  darkness  sat  80 
The  radiant  morn  hath   pass'd 

away 19 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn  .  229 

The  Royal  Banners  forward  go  .  96 
The  Saints  of  God !  their  conilict 

past *  428 

The  Shepherd  now  was  smitten.  405 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war  439 

The  Son  of  Man  from  Jordan  rose  487 

The  sower  went  forth  sowing     .  386 
The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and 

praise 295 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done  135 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast      ...  17 
The   Voice   of    God's    Creation 

found  me 530 

The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden  350 

The  world  is  very  evil  ....  226 

The  year  is  gone,  beyond  recall  .  72 

mi 


Thee  we  adore,  0  hidden  Saviour, 

Thee 'c 

There  is  a  blessed  home    .     .     .  S 
There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may 

read 1 

There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with 

Blood t 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away     •  i 
There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight   .  I 
There  is  one  Way,  and  only  one.  A 
There's  a  Friend  for  little  chil- 
dren    i 

There's  peace  and  rest  in  Paradise  i 
They  come,  God's  messengers  of 

love   .........  A 

They  whose  course  on  earth  is  o'er  ; 

Thine  arm,  0  Lord,  in  days  of  old  t 

Thine  for  ever  :  God  of  love  .     .  '. 
This  is  the  day  of  light.     .     .     • 
Tins  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath 

made i 

Thou  art  coming,  0  my  Saviour.  5 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high      .     .  1 

Thou  art  the  Christ.  0  Lord       .  A 

Thou  art  the  Way ;  by  Thee  alone  ] 
Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose 

height < 

Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead   .  5 
Thou  spakest,  Lord,  and  into  one 

Thou,  the  Christ  for  ever  one      .  t 

1  hou  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying  l 
Thou,  Who  at  Thy  first  Eucharist 

didst  prav    .     .* I 

Thou,  Who  didst  call  Thy  Saints 

of  old I 

Thou  Who  sentest  Thine  Apostles  4 

Thou,  Whose  Almighty  Word    .  a 

Three  in  One.  and  One  in  Three  1 
Thrice-Holy  Name  !  that  sweeter 

sounds    * 

Thron'd  upon  the  awful  Tree     .  1 
Through  all  the  changing  scenes 

of  life 2 

Through  midnight  gloom  from 

Macedon 3 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  has 

spared  us 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and 

sorrow 5 

Thy  Hand,  0  God,  has  guided     .  6 

Thy  kingdom  come,  0  God    .     .  5 

Thy  Life  was  given  for  me      .     .  5 

Thy  way,  not  mine.  0  Lord    .     .  £ 
Tisdone  !  that  new  and  heavenly 

birth J 

To  Christ,  the  Prince  of  peace    .  1 

To  the  Name  of  our  Salvation    .  ] 

To  Thee  and  to  Thv  Christ.  0  God  I 

To  Thee,  0  Comforter  Divine      .  S 
To-dav,  0  Lord,  a  holier  work    . 
To  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  hearts  we 

raise J 

To  Thee  our  God  we  fly     .    .    .  ] 


HTXH 

Unchanging    God,     hear    from 

eternal  Heaven 590 

Up  in  Heaven,  up  in  Heaven     .    565 

Victim  •  Divine,   Thy  grace   we 

claim 556 

Virgin-born,  we  bow  before  Thee    622 

We  are  but  little  children  weak .  331 
We  are  soldiers  of  Christ,  Who  is 

mighty  to  save 541 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own  .  366 
We  have  not  known  Thee  as  we 

ought 518 

We  have  not  seen,  we  cannot  see  612 
We  know  Thee  Who  Thou  art  .  181 
We  love  the  place.  0  God  ...  242 
We  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter  383 
We  pray  Thee,  heavenly  Father.  321 
W  e  saw  Thee  not  when  Thou  didst 

come 174 

We  sing  the  glorious  conquest  .  406 
We  sing  the  prai.se  of  Hun  Who 

died 200 

Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with 

my  sin     . 252 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God  635 
W  eep  not  for  Him  Who  onward 

bears 495 

Welcome,  happy  morning !  age 

to  age  shall  say 497 

What  our  Father  does  is  well  .  389 
What  star  is  this,  with  beams  so 

bright 77 

What  thanks  and  praise  to  Thee 

we  owe 425 

What  time  the  evening  shadows 

fall 216 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet  246 
When  all  Thv  mercies,  0  mv  God  517 
When  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I 

bend 245 

When  God  of  eld  came  down  from 

Heav'n 154 

Y>  hen  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross  1 08 
When  morning  gilds  the  skies  .  303 
When  our  heads  are  bow'd  with 

woe 399 

When  shades  of  night  around  us 

close 54 

Wnen  through  the  torn  sail  the        i 

wild  tempest  is  streaming:..  .  594 
When  wounded  sore  the  stricken 

heart 183 

Where  high  the  heavenly  temple 

stands 201 

While   shepherds  watch'd  their 

flocks  by  night 62 

Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing  427 
With  Christ  we  share  a  mystic 

grave 561 

With      hearts      renew'd,     and 

cleansed  from  guilt  of  sin  .  .  159 
ij 


With  the  sweet  word  of  Peace    .  580 
With  weary  feet  and   sadden'd 

heart-     ........  560 

Within  the  Church's  sacred  fold .  326 
Within  the  churchyard,  side  by 

side 575 

Within  the  Father's  house     .     .  488 

Who  is  this  so  weak  and  helpless  523 

Who  the  multitudes  can  number  619 

Word  Supreme,  before  creation .  67 

Ye  choirs  of  new  Jerusalem  .     .  125 

Ye  holy  Angels  bright  ....  546 

Ye  servants  of  our  glorious  King  444 

Ve  servants  of  the  Lord     ...  268 

Yesterday,  with  exultation    .    .  64 


Litanies. 

HYMS 

Of  the  Four  Last  Things 
Of  the  Incarnate  Word 
Of  Penitence  No.  1)     . 
Of  Penitence  (No.  2)     . 
Of  the  Passion     .     .     . 
For  the  Rogation  Days 
Of  Jesus  Glorified     .     . 
Of  the  Holv  Ghost    .     . 
Of  the  Church     .... 
Of  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 
For  Children .     .     . 
For  those  at  Sea.     .     . 
Of  the  Seven  Words  from  the 
Cross 625 


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