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FROM    THE   LIBRARY   OF 

REV.    LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,   D.  D. 

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LITURGY  AND 

THE    ISK    OF    THE     PROTESTANT    CHURCH 

OF   THE 

I  \  I  T  E  «     BRGTHRE  \ , 

OR 

UN  IT  AS     FRATRUAL 


1     NEW    AND    REVISED    EDITION. 


T's.u.m  e.  2*. 
.  .  I  will  rang  ftToucI  of  thy  mercy. — P  )   n  lix.  I(J. 
Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly,  in  nil  wisdom;  teaching  i 
ther  in  psalm 
in  your  hearts  to  the  Lonl. — Col.  iii.  16. 

ring  with  the  ppkit,  and   I   ^iu  An*  with  the  undcrttandhi 


H  f.  R  If  R  M: 
riUKTMi    Hi    JULIUS    W.   I  1  T  D. 

185 


PB  BF  A  CE. 


This  volume  consists  of  two  parts,  the  Liturgy  and  the  Hymns — 
for  the  use  o(  the  Protestant  Church  of  the  Unttkd  or  Mora- 
vian Brethren. 

The  former  has  been  slightly  modified,  in  conformity  with  the 
sanction,  granted  by  the  General  Synod,  held  at  Herrnhut,  in  the 
year  1848. 

The  collection  of  Hymns  consists  partly  of  translations  from  the 
German,  (marked  by  an  asterisk,)  and  partly  of  original  compositions. 

In  presenting  to  our  American  Congregations  this  revised  Edition, 
we  acknowledge  our  indebtedness  to  the  improved  and  enlarged  col- 
lection, of  Hymns,  published  in  1849  by  our  Brethren  in  England, 
wherein  they  were  aided  by  the  valuable  services  of  Brother  James 
Montgomery,  to  whom  his  brethren  are  thus  under  lasting  obligations. 

By  the  omission  of  hymns  of  inferior  merit,  or  but  seldom  used  on 
account  of  their  tunes,  the  size  and  cost  of  the  present  volume  have 
been  reduced  ;  while,  at  the  same  time,  a  selection  of  new  hymns 
has  been  added  from  the  above  edition,  published  in  London. 

The  former  numbers  of  the  hymns,  retained  from  the  late  Ameri- 
can edition,  are  re-inserted  in  brackets. 

The  numbers  of  the  tunes  correspond  with  those  of  the  Tune 
Book,  published  by  Brother  Peter  Wolle,  for  the  use  of  our  Church 
in  this  country. 

Some  of  the  hymns,  in  the  present  edition,  have  been  adapted  to 
more  familiar  tunes. 

From  the  Preface  to  the  London  Edition  of  1849,  we  subjoin,  in 
substance,  the  following  remarks.  It  is  hoped,  that  the  introduction 
o(  new  hymns  in  the  ordinary  metres,  however  excellent  and  well- 
adapted  for  public  worship,  may  not  tend  to  bring  into  disuse  the 
more  characteristic  psalmody  of  our  own  Church,  with  its  noble 
melodies. — 

The  nature  of  our  services  warrants  the  use  of  a  great  variety  of 
metre:  and  the  decline  among  us  of  the  ability  or  the  inclination,  to 


iv.  PREFACE. 

turn  this  variety  to  proper  account,  would  be  greatly  deplored.  Ever} 
effort  should  be  made  to  prevent  it.  or  to  stay  its  progress,  by  teach- 
ing our  children  and  young   people  t»>  sing  our  tunes,  and   In   using, 

on  all  suitable  occasions,  the  hymns  and  melodies  referred  to.  This 
nun  be  done,  especially  in  the  liturgical  service  3,  peculiar  to  the 
Brethren's  Unity,  in  which. — in  conformity  with  the  precept  of  the 

apostle  (Col.  3,  16,)  we  endeavor  to  render  this  beautiful  portion  of 
divine  worship  a  vehicle,  not  only  of  praise  un^  prayer,  hut  also  of 
mutual  instruction,  comfort  and  edification. — 

M;n  all  who  use  these  Hymns,  experience  al  all  t'mes  the  happ> 
effects  of  compliance  with  the  apostolic  injunction,  (Eph.  5,  18,  19.) — 
"  Be  filled  with  the  Spirit;  speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms,  and 
hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  \oiir 
heart  to  the  Lord/'  Yea,  may  they  anticipate,  while  here  below, 
though  in  an  humble  and  imperfect  strain,  the  song  of  the  blessed 
above,  who.  being  redeemed  out  of  every  kindred,  and  tongue,  and 
people,  and  nation,  and  having  washed  their  robes  and  made  them 
white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  are  standing  before  the  throne,  and 
singing  in  perfect  harmony  with  the  myriads  of  angels  that  surround 
it  :  (Rev.  5,  9  to  12;  and  7,  9  to  14.)  "  Worthy  is  the  Land)  that 
was  slain,  to  receive  power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength, 
and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing,  for  ever  and  ever.      Amen." 


CONTENTS. 


!       D       M   l.U  DAMUS  .... 

THE  L1TURGT. 

H  Lit  \.  ny 

. 

. 
-  ;it  Baptism-  •    .  1     . 

Children,  No.  2     . 
Adults 

I  -  from  fee  Heathen 
Continuation  ..... 

. 

ny  .  .        . 


Litanies  ; 


II 

1    J. 
IV. 
\  . 
VI. 

ni. 

VI!!. 

IX 

\. 

XI. 

XI L 

XIII. 

XIV. 

X  V  . 

XVI. 

XVII. 

XVIII. 

MX 

\  \ 

XXI. 

XXII. 

xxni. 

XXIV. 

XXV. 

XXVI 

XXVII. 
XX  VI II. 
XXIX 
XXX 

XXXI 

XXXII 

XXXI I J 

XXXII 

XXXI 

XXW  I 

XXX  \  II. 

XXXVIII 

XXXIX 

XL. 

XLL 

XLU. 


. 

BJECTS  OF  THE  in 

The  Wot  ... 

The  Fall  i  '  Wkn    . 

■ 
The  nam  I  hie  Walk  i  i 

The  Sufferings  and  D 

. 
God,  as  Creator  and  !':•-<  rver  of  tfa 
The  Father.  Son,  and  Holy 
•  or  Hea 

Jeans  Christ,  the  Son- of  God 
The  Holy  Gh  at,  nn  Gifts  and  Operations 

the  UncoBYerted 
Repentance  unto  Lit  ... 

Faith  .... 

The  Fargi  ha ; 

The  .Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  .!•  - 
Communion  with  Chris! 
Dapnineec  of  the  Children  ol 
Gcatitude  for  our  Salvation 
The  Lov* 

. 
I  Union  of  Spirit 
Followin  Reproach 

Self-knowledge,  and  Sighing  fur  Grace 
Sanctifies 

Humility  and  Growth  in  Grace 

•  •  nfidence  in  God     . 
- 
Prayer  and  Supplication 
Public  Worship,  and  the  Lord's  Day 
The  Christian  Church 
For  Festi 

si 

;pej 

. 
The  Holy  Communion 
Hymni  I  Lgee  and  Stations  in  I 

11}  mm  I  icasions 

Death  and  the  Resurrection 
1  he  I  as!  J  ndgmi  nt 
The  Chmrch  Triuinphaut 


TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS. 


We  praise  thee,  O  God  ; — we  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth,  doth  worship  thee, —  The  father  everlasting. 
To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, — the  heavens  and  all  the  powers  therein. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim — continually  do  cry. 
Holy,  holy,  holy, — Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full — of  the  majesty  of  thy  g  lor  a. 
The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles — praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets — //raise  thee. 
The  noble  army  of  martyrs — praise  thee. 

The  holy  church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknowh  dge  tin  t . — 
the  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty, 
Thine  honourable,  true   and   only    Son. — also  the   Hoh    Ghost,  the 
Comforter. 
Thou  art  the  King  of  glory.  0  Christ; — thou  art  tin  everlasting 
Son  of  the  Father. 
When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man, — thou  didst  not  abhor 

the  Virgin's  womb. 
When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, — tlwu  didst  >>pcn 

the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  (til  believers. 
Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God, — in  the  glory  ofth<    Fathei. 

We  believe  that  thou  shall  come — to  be  our  Judge. 
We  therefore    pray  thee,  help  thy   servants, — whom    thou    hast    re- 
deemed with  thy  precious  blood  ; 
Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints. — in  glory  everlasting* 
0  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and   bless   thine   heritage: — govern    them, 
And  lift  them  up  forever. 
Day  by  day,  we  magnify  thee, — and  we  worship  thy  nami   >nr. 
world  without  end. 
Vouchsafe,  ()  Lord, —  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 
0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. — have  mercy  upon  US. 

0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us; — as  our  trust  ie 

0  Lord,  in  thee  haw  J  trusted ,—  let  nu  never  bt    onfonnded. 

1  Ion   bp  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, — and  to  th<    H        Ghost; 

As    t  was  in  tin   beginnings  is  now,  and  ••■•  n   a  world 

without  end      imen. 


L  I  T  U  R  G  \ 

*  'I     THE 

CHURCH  OF    THK    D  N  1  T  K  !  I  B  R  K  T  H  R  E  N 
THE    CHT'RCH    LITANY. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  Lord  fefod,  merciful  and  gracious,  Long-suffering,  and  ahund- 
mt   in   goodness   and    truth,  keeping    mercy  for  thousands,  forgiving 
niquity  and  transgression  and  sin.  and  th;«t   will   by  no  means  clear 
:he  guilty  ;  (Exod.  xxxiv.  e*».  7.) 

Incline  thine  car  and  hear:  for  we  do  not  present  our  supplications 
before  thee  for  our  righteousnesses,  but  for  thy  <jreat  mercies. 

(Daniel  ix.     8. 
Lord  God.  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  thy  kingdom  come  /  thy  will  be  done  in 
-art I,,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ,■  give  as  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  and 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against 
•is  and  bad  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil ;  for 
'hint  is  the  kingdom,  and  toe  power,  and  the  glory \  for  ever  and 
■vcr  •    Amen. 

Lord  God,  8on,  ihou  Saviour  of  the  world. 

IU  gracious  unto  us. 
Lord  God.  Holy  Ghost. 
Abide  with  us  forever. 

Mokt    holy  bli  Mi    . 

We  pri  '  f.  :  :  :  : 

-     PI        Lamb  01  -t  and  Lord, 

To  aeedy  pi  ear  afford. 

And  on  uf  all  hare  mercy. 

oldness  to  thy  merits  and  death. 
From  error  and  misunderstanding, 

the  loss  of  our  glory  in  the*  . 

lbs  unhappy  de*in  i  I  r  <<  i  ming  \ 
Freiii  settaemplai  ency. 


mil  CHURCH    LITANY. 

£'r.>;:i  untimely  projects, 

From  needless  perplexity, 

From  the  murdering  spirit  and  devices  of  Satan, 

From  the  inlluence  of  the  spirit  of  this  world. 

From  hypocrisy  and  fanaticism, 

From  the  deceitful n ess  of  sin. 

From  all  sin, 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 
Bj  ill  the  merit*  of  thy  life, 
By  thy  human  birth  and  circumcision, 
By  thy  obedience,  diligence,  and  faithfulness, 
13 v  thy  humility,  meekness,  and  patience, 
By  thy  extreme  pove 
By  thy  holy  baptism, 

By  thy  watching,  fasting,  and  temptations. 
By  thy  griefs  and  aorr< 
By  thy  prayers  and  tears. 
By  thy  having  been  despised  and  rej   cted. 

B kits  and  comfort  ui,  graciout  Lord  and  (rod. 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat. 
By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 
By  thy  crown  of  thorns. 
By  thy  cross  and  passion. 
By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood. 
By  thy  dying  words, 
By  thy  atoning  death, 
Bv  thv  rest  in  the  grave. 
By  thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 
Bv  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
By  thv  sending  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Bv  thy  prevailing  intercession. 
By  th)   holy  sacraments. 

By  thy  divine  presence,  (Matt,  wviii.  20.) 

Bv  thy  coining  again  to  thy  Church   on   earth,  in-   our   being    i  i    e 
home  to  thee, 

Bless  and  comfurt  us,  gracious  Lord  and  (rod, 
i   96,  We  hwnbij  praj  srith  one  accord, 
Remember  as,  aioet  gracious  Lord; 
Think  en  tin  Hufferings,  (rounds,  and  cross 
And  how  by  death  il><>;)  aavedst  as: 

1  I  OUT  QOpe  m 

an  and  In  oternit) 
a  t  p  >■ ,  dinners  pray  ,■ 

Ilea/  us,  graeiOUS  Lord  und  Uod. 


H   LITATST. 

Hule  and  lean  thy  holy  Christian  church  ; 

Jncrease  the  knowledge  of  the  mystery  of  Christ,  and   diminish   mis- 
apprehensions. 

Make  the  word  of  the  cross  universal  among  those  who  are  called  by 
thy  name  ; 

Unite  all  the  children  of  God  in  one  spirit;  (John  xi.  52.; 

Abide  their  only  Shepherd,  High-priest,  and  Saviour; 

^Send  faithful  labourers  into  thy  harvest;  (Matt.  ix.  38.; 

<iive  spirit  and  power  to  preach  thy  word  ; 

- -rve  unto  us  the  word  of  reconciliation  till  fhe  end  of  days; 

\nd  through  the  Holy  Ghost,  daily  glorify  the  merits  ol  thj  life,  suf- 
inirs,  and  death  : 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  <iod. 

Prevent  or  destroy  all  designs  and  schemes  of  Satan,  and  defend    us 

linst  his  accusation  ;  (Rev.  xii.  ID.) 

For  the  sake  of  that    peace   which    we   have   with    thee,    may  we,  as 

much  as  lieth  in  us,  live  peaceably  with  all  men  ;      (Rom.  \ii.  18.) 
iirant  u-s  to  feless  them   that    curse    us.  and  to  do  good  to  them   that 

hate  us;  (Matt.  v.  44.) 

Have    mercy  upon  our   slanderers  and   persecutors,  and  lay  not  this 

■sin  to  their  charge  ;  (Acts  \\u  60.) 

Hinder  all  schisms  and  offences; 
Put  far  from  thy  people  all  deceivers  and  -seducers; 
Bring  back  those  who  have  erred,  or  have  been  seduced  ; 
Grant  love  and  unity  to  all  our  congregations: 

Hear  us.  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Thou  Light  and  Desire  of  all  nations,  (Matt.  iv.  16;  Hag.  ii.  7.) 

Watch  o\er  thy  messengers  both  by  land  and  sea  ; 

Prosper  the  endeavours  of  all  thy  servants,  to  spread  thy  gospel  among 

heathen  nations  ; 
\ccompany  the  word  of  their  testimony  concerning  thy  atonement, 

with  demonstration  of  the  Spirit  and  of  power  ;  (1  Cor.  ii.  4.) 

Bless  our,  and  all  other  Christian  congregations  gathered  from  among 

the  heathen  ; 
Keep  them  as  the  apple  of  thine  t  (Deut.  xx\ 

Have  mercy  on  thy  ancient  covenant-people,  the  Jews;   deliver  them 

from  their  blindness  ;  (Rom.  \i.  ', 

And  bring  all  nations  to  the  saving  knowledge  of  thee-: 

Hear  us.  gracious  Lord  and  God* 

<J  praise  the  Lori.  all  ye  h.-aihen- 

PRiJSi;  HIM.  ALL   ■  .  . .     BfS 


CHURCH   LITANY. 

<ti\c  10  thy  people  open  doors  to  preach  the  gospel,  and  set  them  to 
thy  praise  on  earth  ;  (Rev.  iii.  8.) 

(irant  to  all  bishops  and  ministers  of  the  church  soundness  of  doctrine 
and  holiness  ot  life,  and  preserve  them  therein  ;         (Tit.  i.  7.  ii.  1.) 

Help  all  elders  to  rule  well,  especially  those  who  labour  in  the  word 
and  doctrine  ;  that  they  may  feed  thy  church,  which  thou  hast  pur- 
chased with  thine  own  blood  :  (1  Tim.  v.  17  ;  Acts  xx.  28.) 
Hear  us,  gracious-  Lord  ai id  God. 

Watch  graciously  over  all   governments,  and   hear   our  intern 
for  them;  (1  Tim.  ii.  1,2.) 

Grant  and  preserve  unto  them  thoughts  of  peace  and  concord  : 

We  beseech  thee  especially,  to  pour  down  thy  blessings  in  a  plentiful 
manner  upon  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and  the  Govern- 
ors of  the  individual  States  of  the  Union  ;  upon  both  Hou-i  b  of 
Congress,  and  the  respective  Stat?  Legislature*,  whenever  assem- 
bled. Direct  -and  prosper  all  their  councils  and  undertakings  t<- 
the  promotion  of  thy  glory,  the  propagation  of  the  gospel,  and  the 
safety  and  welfare  of  this  country. 

(rtiide  and  protect  the  magistrates  of  the  land  wherein  we  dwell,  and 
all  that  are  put  in  authority  ;  and  grant  us  to  lead  under  them  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty  : 

Tim.  ii.  2.) 
\r  US,  gracious  Lord  and  Hod. 

Teach  us  to  i  ubmit  ourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man  for  tin  sake  ; 
and  to  seek  the  peace  of  the  places  where  we  dwell  : 

(1  Pet.  ii.  13;  Jer.  xxi\.  7.) 
(irant  them  blessing  and  prosperity  ; 
Prevent  war,  and  the  effusion  of  human  blood  : 

\e  the  land  from' distress   by  lire  and   water,  hail   ami   tempest, 
plague,  pestilence,  and  famine; 
Let  the  earth  be  like  a  field  which  the  Lord  blcsseth; 
Give  peace  -and  salvation,  0  (io<i.  to  this  find,  and   to  all  that  dwell 
therein  : 

Hear  us.  gracious  Lord  and  GW. 

TO  BE  PKA1  ED  IN  TIME  OF  WAR. 

|(Jr;mt.  O  Lord,  unto  tin1   President  of  the   United   State,-,  in  these 
limes  ot'  danger,  thy  gracious  counsel,  that   in   all   things  hi 
approve  himself  the  lather  of  the  people; 

mi  ti..   gracious  Protector  of  these  States,  and  of<  ur  fellow-citi- 
zens   n  all  parts  of  the  world: 


CftURCH  LITANY,  \i. 

Turn  the  hearts  oi  ou:  enemies;  defeat  every  e\il  design  again*  us; 

and  continue  to  show  thy  tender  mercy  unto  these  United   States, 
as  thou  hast  done  in  the  days  past; 

us   to   how   down    hefore    thee,   to   confess    our   sins,    and    to 

acknowledge   with   contrite   hearts,   that  it   is  of  thy  mercies  that 

we  are  not  consumed  ;  (Lam.  iii.  22.) 

Stop  in  thy  tender   mercy   the   effusion   of  human   hlood.   ;ind   make 

ill-  jord  and  wars  to  cease  ; 
To  this  end,  put  into  the  hearts  of  the  rulers  of  the  nations  thoughts 
i  ace,  that  we  may  see  it  soon  established,  to   tin    -lory  of  thy 
nan 

Htur  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God.~\ 

i.  Te  Deum,  p.  2.*  Promote,  we  pray,  thy  »  n 

Redeem d  with  thy  most  precious  blood  : 
Among  thy  stints  make  us  &&oena 

:>  that  shall  never  end  : 
<)  Lord,  have  ni-rcy  ou  u<  all, 
Hare  mercy  on  us  when  we  call : 
Lord,  we  have  put  our  trust  in  thee 
Confounded  let  u<  never  he:  Ann  n. 

Supply,  O  Lord,  we  pray  thee,  all  the  wants  oi"  thy  Church; 

Lei  all  things  ho  conducted  amons  us  in  such  a  manner,  that  we  pro- 
vide things  honest,  not  only  in  the  sight  oi  the  Lord,  hut  also  in 
the  sight  of  men;  (2  Cor.  viii.  21., 

Bless  the  sweat  of  the  brow,  and  faithfulness  in  business; 

'Let  none  entangle  himself  with  the  affairs  of  this  life  ;    (2  Tim.  ii.  4.) 

But  may  all  our  labour  of  body  and  mind  be  hallowed  unto  thee  : 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

« )  thou  Preserver  of  men.  (Job  vit.  *J0.) 

>•  nd  help  to  all  that  are  in  distress  or  danger; 

Strengthen  and  uphold  those  who  suffer  bonds  and  persecution  for 
thi  sake  of  the  gospel ;  (Heb.  xiii.  3.) 

Defend,  and  provide  for  fatherless  children,  and  widows,  and  all  who 
.:  •   desolate  and  oppressed;  (Ps.  Ixviii.  5.) 

B<  the  support  of  the  aged;  (Is.  xlvi.4.) 

Hake  the  bed  of  the  sick,  and,  in  the  midst  of  suffering,  lei  them  fool 
'hat  thou  lovest  them  ;  (Ps.  \li.  3.) 

And  when  thou  takest  away  men's  breath,  thai  the)  die,  then  remem- 
ber, that  thou  hast  died,  not  for  our  sins  only,  but  also  for  the  sins 
of  the  whole  world  ;  (1  John  ii.  2  ;  Rom.  v.  18.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

O  Lord,  thou  who  art  owe*  all.  God  blessed  for  ever.  Rom.  i\.  5.) 

Br  the  Saviour  of  all  men;  I    rim. it.  1(h) 


•  Tune  Book,  \- 


vii.  CHURCH   LITANY. 

Yea.  lias e  mere)  on  thy  whole  creation;  (Koni.  viii.  lit,  '}%*) 

F  >r  thou  earnest,  by  thyself  to  reconcile  all  things  unto  Cod,  whethet 

things  in  earth,  or  things  in  heaven  :  (Col.  1.  20  ;  Eph.  ii.  16.) 

Hear  us.  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Thou  Saviour  of  thy  body,  the  church,  (Eph.  v.  ~Z:\. 

B     ss,  sanctify^ and  preserve  every  member,  through  the  truth  ; 

(John  wii.  17.. 
Crant  thai   each,  in  every  age  and  station,  may  enjoy  the   powerful 
and    sanctifying  merits  of  thy  holy  humanity  ;   and  make  us  (haste 
before  thee  in  soul  and  body; 
Let  our  children  be  brought  up  in  thy  nurture  and  admonition  ; 

(Eph.  vi.  4.) 

Pour  out  thy  Holy  Spirit  on  all  thy  servants  and  handmaids; 

(Acts  ii.  18.; 

Purity  our  souls,  in  obeying  the  truth,  through  the  Spirit,  unto  un- 
feigned love  of  the  brethren  :  (1  Pet.  i.  "-'-• 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Keep    us    in   everlasting   tellowship  with  the  church  triumphant,  and 
let  us  rest  together  in  thy  presence  from  our  labours  : 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

O  Christ,  almighty  Cod, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 
<*  thou  Land)  of  Cod,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world. 

Own  us  to  be  thine.  (John  i.  29.) 

U  thou  Lamb  oi  Cod,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world, 

Be  joyfu I  over  u s . 
O  thou  Land)  of  Cod,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world, 

fjeave  thy  peace  with  us. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 

Lord,  have  mtrey  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  n*. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


no\  olog  v. 


TO  BK   U8ED  ON   FESTAL   OCCA8ION8. 


Into  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  (Rev.  v.  12.) 

And  hath  redeemed  us  out  of  all  nations  of  the  earth  :   (Rev.  v.  9.) 

Unto  the  Lord  who  purchased  our  souls  for  himself:        (Acts  \\.  28.) 

Unto  that  Fr'uni  who  love  I  us, — and  washed  us  from  our    this 

in  his  own  blood ;  (Rev.  i.  5.) 

Who  died  for  us  once,  (Rom.  vi.  10,  11  ;  2  Cor.  v.  15.) 

That  we  might  die  unto  sin  ,•  (1  Pet.  ii.  24.) 

Who  rose  for  us, 

That  we  also  might  rise,-  (1  Cor.  xv.\ 

Who  ascended  for  us  into  heaven, 

To  prepare  a  place  for  us  ,-  (John  xiv.  *2.  3.) 

Choir.  And  to  whom  are  subjected  the  angels,  and  powers,  and  do- 
minions ;  (1  Pel.  i.;; 

To  Him  be  £lory  at  all  times, 

In  the  church  that  wtiteth  for  him, — and  in  that  which  is  around 
him, 

Choir.     From  everlasting  to  everlasting:   Amen. 

M i n .  Little  children,  abide  in  him;  that  when  he  shall  appear,  we 
may  have  confidence,  and  not  be  ashamed  before  him  at  his 
coming.  (I  John  ii.  28.) 

I-.  '1.  In  none  bul  him  alone  1  trust  for  ever, 

In  liim.  my  Saviour. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee; 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  an:l  be  gracious  unto  thee. 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace  ; 
J>t  the  nami  of  Jesns  ■    imen< 


EASTER  MORXIXCJ   LITANY. 

I  hklikvk  in  the  One  only  God,  Father.  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost, 
who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  was  in  Christ,  reconciling 
the  world  unto  himself. 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath 
chosen  us  in  him  before  the  foundation  of  the  world; 

Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and  hath 
translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son; 

Who  hath  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in  heavenly  places 
in  Christ ; 

Who  hath  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the 
saints  in  light:  haying  predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  children 
by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  his  will. 
to  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein  he  hath  made  us  ac- 
cepted in  the  Beloved. 

This  I  verily  believe. 

We  thank  thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou 
hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed 
them  unto  babes:  even  so,  Father;  for  so  it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight. 

Father,  glority  thy  name. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name ,-  thy 
kingdom  come ,-  thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ,•  givt 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  them  that  trespass  against  as- ,-  and  had  us  hot  into  tempta- 
tion, but  deliver  us  from  evil .-  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  tfu 
power,  iwd  tit*'  glory,  for  erer  and  ever  ;   Amen. 

I  believe  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  by  whom 
are  nil  things,  and  we  through  him  ; 

I  believe,  that  he  was  made  ilesh,  and  dwelled  among  us;  ami  took 
on  him  the  form  of  a  servant; 

By  the  overshadowing  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  conceived  of  the 
Virgin  Mary  ;  as  the  children  are  partakers  of  Ilesh  and  Mood,  he 
also  himself  likewise  took  part  of  the  same;    was    born  of  a  woman  ; 

And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  was  tempted  in  all  point- 
[ike  as  we  arc.  yet   without  >in  : 

For  he  is  the  Lord,  the  Messenger  of  the  covenant,  whom  we  de- 
light in.  The  Lord  and  his  Spirit  hath  sent  him  to  proclaim  the 
icceptabie  year  of  the  Lord  : 

IL-  spoke  thai  which  he  did  know,  and  testified  that  which  he  had 


EASTER  MORNING   LITANY.  n 

*seen  :  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power  to  become 
the  -»ns  of  God. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world. 

Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ; 

The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead,  and  with  him  many  bodies 
of  the  saints  which  slepl ; 

Ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  throne  of  the  Father: 
whence  lie  will  come,  in  like  manner  as  he  was  seen  going  into 
heaven. 

t.  (8.  p.  2.  Amen,  come,  I.orcl  Jesus;  come  we  implore-  thee: 
With  longing  hearts  we  now  are  waiting  for  thee: 
Come  soou,  0  come. 

The  Lord  will  descend  from  heaven  with  a  shout,  with  the  voice 
of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trump  of  God,  to  judge  both  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

This  is  my  Lord,  who  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  undone  human 
creature,  purchased  and  gained  me  from  sin,  from  death,  and  from 
the  power  of  the  devil ; 

Not  with  gold  or  silver,  but  with  his  holy  precious  blood,  and  with 
his  innocent  suffering  and  dying.; 

To  the  end  that  I  should  be  his  own,  and  in  his  kingdom  live  under 
him  and  serve  him,  in  eternal  righteousness,  innocence,  and  happiness  ; 

So  as  he.  being  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and  reign eth,  world 
without  end. 

This  I  most  certainly  believe. 

1  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father,  and 
whom  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  sent,  after  he  went  away,  that  he  should 
abide  with  us  for  ever; 

That  he  should  comfort  us,  as  a  mother  comforteth  her  children  ; 

That  he  should  help  our  infirmities,  and  make  intercession  for  us 
■with  groanings  which  cannot  be  uttered  ; 

That  he  should  bear  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  children 
of  God,  and   teach  us  to  cry,  Abba,  Father; 

.That  he  should  shed  abroad  In  our  hearts  the  love  of  God,  and  make 
our  bodies  his  holy  temple; 

And  that  he  should  work  all  in  all,  dividing  to  every  man  severalty 
^s  he  will. 

To  him  be  glory  in  the  church,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus,  ibc  ho!\. 
universal  Christian  church,  in  the  conmnioii  of  saints,  at  all  times, 
and  from  eternity  to  eternity.     Amen. 

\  believe,  that  by  my  own  reason  and   strength,  I  cannot  believe  in 
•  m\   Lord,  or  come  to  him  „• 


EASTER  MoftMVC.   LITANY* 

Hut   that    the    Holy  Grh<    .      :nl.  ;h    me    By  Hm  gospel,  enliuditenetn 
.-.  ith  his  gifts,  sanctilieth  and   preserveth  me  in  the  true  faith  ; 

Even  as  be  calletb,  g&tbereth,  enlighteneth,  and  sanctifieth  the 
whole  church  on  earth,  winch  he  k-ecpeth  by  Jesus  Christ  in  the 
only  true  faith  ; 

In  which  Christian  church..  God  forgivethi  me  and  every  helievei 
all  sin  daily  and  abundantly. 

This  !  assuredly  hclitw 

I  befieve,  that  by  holy  baptism  I  am  embodied  as  a  member  oi  tfn 
church  of  Christ,  which  he  hath  loved,  and  for  which  he  gave  Himself 
that  he  might  sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  wtter  h\ 
the  word.     A  men. 

in  this  com m union  «f  saints  my  faith  is  placed  upon  my  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us,  and  shed  his  blood  on  the 
cross  for  the  remission  of  sins,  and  who  hath  granted  unto  me  his 
body  and  blood  in  the  Lord's  Supper,  as  a  pledge  of  grace;  as  the 
Scripture  saitft,  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,,  the  same  night  in  which  he 
was  betrayed,  took  bread  :  and  when  he  had  given  ctrarrks,  he  brake 
it,  and  gavr  it  to  his  disciples,  and  said.  Take,  eat  :  this  is  my 
>iody  which  Is  gi\enfor  yon  ;  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  After 
jhe  same  manner  also',  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  when  he  had  supped. 
book  the  cup,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all 
•fit;  this  is  my  blood,  the  blood  of  the  New  Testament,  which  is  shed 
lor  you,  and  for  many,  for  th?  remission  o#  sins.  This  do  ye.  as  eft 
as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.     Amen. 

I  have  a  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which  is  far  better  ; 
E  shall  never  taste  death;  yea,  I  shall  attain  unto  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead  :  for  the  body  which  I  shall  put  off,  this  grain  of  corrupti- 
bility, shall  put  on  in  corruption  :  my  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

And  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought    again  from  the  dead  our  Lord 
Jesus,  that   great    Shepherd  of  the   sheep,  throng])    the   blood 
everlasting  covenant,  shall  also  quicken  these  our  mortal 
')p  that  the  Spirit  of  God  hath  dwelled  in  them.        I 
We  peer  rinncvt  pray, 

Beast  m,  gracious  Lord  and  Godi 

\/id  keep  u>  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  our  brethren,  and  with 
our  sisters,  who  have  entered  into  the  jo\  of  the  Lord; 

Also  with  the  servants  and  handmaids  o!  our  church,  whom  thou 
bast  called  borne  in  the  past  year,  and  with  the  w  hole  church  triumph- 
ant ;  and  let  us  reel  together  in  tin  presence  from  our  labours.  Amen 

i .  Id.  Thej  arc  al  reat  in  lasting 

!;.  holding  I  "h n~i  our  Sa  i 
Our  h ii  tat  Ion  iv; 

V.,   liy.      .    i  1 1 


LIT  AMES  AT  BAPTISM.  am,. 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Lire;  He  was 
dead,  and  behold,  He  is  alive  for  evermore  ;  And  he  that  believeth  in 
Him,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live. 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for  Him.  and  in 
that  which  is  around  Him  ;  for  ever  and  ever.     Ameru 

t  151.  p.  2.    Grant  us  to  loan  unshaken 
Upon  thy  faithfulness. 
5  ntil  we  hence  are  taken 
To  see  thee  face  to  face. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  Uo.j,  and  th« 
*"  -mmunion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all.     Amen. 


LITANIES   AT   BAPTISM 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.     No.  1. 

After  the  singing  of  a  suitable  hymn,  and  a  short  discour*?. 
Christ,  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  .sin  ^  :he  world 

Leave  thy  peace  with  us  :   Amen^ 
B\  thy  holy  sacraments. 

Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God, 

Baptism  is  the  answer  of  a  good  conscience  towards  God,  who  hath 
saved  us  by  the  washing  of  regeneration  and  renewing  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  which  is  shed  on  us  abundantly  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour. 

Children,  also,  may  be  made  partakers  of  this  grace ; 

For  Christ  hath  said,  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and 
forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

An  infant  we  present  to  thee, — As  thy  redeemed  property, 

And  thee  most  fervently  entreat, — Thyrelf  this  child  to  consecrate 

By  baptism,  and  its  soul  to  bless, — Out  of  the  fullness  of  thy  grace. 

(Ihe  child  having  been  brought  in,  the  minister  offers  up  a  prayer.) 
Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye  baptized  7 

Into  his  death, 
S.  N.,  into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

-During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues;) 
Now  art  thou  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  hi*  death  ; 
In  the  name  of  Jesus  :   Amen. 
2 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREA. 

INow  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  hut  Christ  live  in  thee;  and  tin- 
life  which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  hy  the  faith  of  the  Son  of 
God,  who  loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

t.  132.  p.  2.   This  grant  according  to  thy  word, 
Thro  Jesus  Christ  our  only  Lord, 
0  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee  ; 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee  ; 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace ; 
In  the  narne  of  Jesus  :  Amtn* 


(Questions  which  may  be  put  to  the  children  and  answered  by  them 
1.  What,  is  baptism  1 

3.  May  children  also  be  made  partakers  of  this  grace7 
3    VVh.it  is  the  ground  of  this  hope  7 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.     No.  2. 


After  the  singing  of  a  suitable  hymn,  and  a  short  discourse. 
)  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world,. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  wt  thy  peace. 
By  all  the  merits  of  thy  life,  sufferings,  death,  and  resurrection, 

Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 
Baptism  was  instituted  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Go  ye,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  oi 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  teaching  them  to 
observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you. 

He  also  gave  this  promise,  He  that  believeth  and  i&  baptized  shall  lu 

3  l  V    '  i 

\n  baptism,  we  have  assurance  of  the  forgiveness  and  washing  away 
of  sin,  by  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ,  who  loved  the  church,  and  gave 
himself  for  it,  that  he  might  sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing 
of  water  by  the  word. 

As  many  of  as  ;is  have  been  baptized  into  Christ  have  put  on  Christ 

p.  22  -  blood  and  righteousness 

Our  beauty  is.  our  glorious « 1 1 - •  — ^  -. 
Thus  well  array'd  we  need  Ho1  featf, 
VVh'-u  iu  his  preeenoo  we  appear, 

t  I  lldren,  also,  may  be  made  partaken  ol  this  grace 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS.  mx 

For  Christ  hath  said,  Sutler  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and 
forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

(The  child  having  been  brought  in,  the  minister  offers  up  a  jiawr. 
Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye  baptized  ! 

Into  his  death. 
N.  N.,  into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

(During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues  : 
.Now  art  thou  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  his  death  : 
In  the  name  of  Jesus  :  Amen, 

Now  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee ;  and  the 
life  which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of 
God,  who  loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

t.  58.   That  our  Lord's  views  with  Him  may  be  attain'd. 
We  now  commend  this  child,  with  faith  unfeign "u. 
To  the  Father's  blessing,  to  the  Soirs  favour. 
The  Holy  Spirit's  guidance,  now  and  ever : 

Hear  us.  0  I 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  <&c. 


(Questions  which  may  be  put  to  the  children  and  answered  by  them. 

1.  Who  instituted  baptism  ? 

2.  What  promise  did  he  give  ? 

•1.  What  assurance  have  we  in  baptism  ? 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 


t.  22.   Christ,  the  almighty  Son  of  God, 

Took  on  him  human  flesh  and  blood. 
And  willingly  gave  up  his  breath 
To  save  us  from  eternal  death. 
Praise  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son,— And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
That  we're  from  condemnation  freed, — Since  Christ  our  ransom  folly  i- 

(After  a  short  discourse  follow  these  petitions.) 
Lord  God,  Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  name ,-  thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  and 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against 
us ,-  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
tver :   Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 
Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world, 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 

Lord  God,  Holt  Ghost. 

Abide  with  us  forever. 

t.  132.  p.  2.    Thou  Lame  once  slam,  out  God  and  Lord. 
To  needy  prayers  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  a)3  haw  mercy. 

By  thy  divine  presence, 
Bj  thy  holy  sacraments, 

Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  Geo. 

[Questions  put  to  the  candidate  for  baptism. J 

Dost  thou  nelieve  in  God  the  Father,  almighty  Maker  and  Prenn  rvec 
of  heaven  and  earth  1 

Answer,    I  do. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  S<n  of  God,  our 
Lord,  who  loved  us,  and  gave  himself  for  us  ? 

Answer.  I  do. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  holy  Christian  church,  the 
forgiveness  of  sins,  the  resurrection  of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlast- 
ing 1 

Answer.  J  do. 

Dost  thou  believe  that  thou  art  a  sinful  creatur* ,  deserving  of  xvrat*. 
and  eternal  punishment? 

Answer.  I  verily  believe  it. 

Dost  thou  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  is  thy  Lord,  who  redeemed  thee 
n  lost  and  undone  human  creature,  from  sin,  from  death,  and  from  the 
^ower  of  the  devil,  with  his  innocent  suffering  and  dying,  and  wits 
his  holy  and  precious  blood  ? 

An«w*r.   /  verily  believe  it. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS.  in. 

D<Mrt  thou  in  this  faith  desire  to  be  baptized  into  the  death  of  Jesus, 
to  be  washed  from  thy  sins,  and  to  be  embodied  into  the  congregation 
of  the  faithful '? 

A \sw p. «.    This  is  my  sincere  desire. 

Dost  thou  in  this  faith  renounce  the  service  of  sin  and  Satan,  and 
determine  to  live  under  Christ  in  his  kingdom,  and  serve  him  in  holi- 
ness and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Answer.  I  do  most  heartily,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  Christ,  my 
Lord,  and  of  his  Holy  Spirit. 

.    Unto  him.  0  Lamb  of  God, — Open  thy  salvation's  treasure 
I  n  rich  measure ; — graciously  his  sins  forgive, 
Him  receive, — Grant  h:im  peace  and  consolation ; 
Join  him  to  thy  congregation, — As  the  purchase  of  thy  death. 

r.  28.  The  water  flowing  from  thy  side, 

Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
Be  now  his  bath ;  thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  him,  and  bring  him  nigh  to  God. 

The  candid  lite  for  baptism  kneeling,  the  minister  offers  up  a  prayer.) 

Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye  baptized  ? 
Into  his  death, 

V  .V,  into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost 

(During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues :  I 

Now  art  thou  washed,  justified,  and  sanctified  by  the  blood  of  Chriit: 
therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee ;  and  the  life,  which 
thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  wtw 
loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Amen,  Hallelujah. 

.  Hf-n.  the  congregation  kneeling,  the  following  verseH  may  be  >ung  :) 

t.  22.  May  Christ  thee  sanctify  and  bless, 
His  Spirit's  seal  on  thee  impress  , 
His  body,  torn  with  many  a  wouua, 
Preserve  thy  soul  and  body  sound 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

The  blood-sweat  trickling;  down  his  face. 
Thy  condemnation  doth  erase  ; 
His  cross,  his  sufferings,  and  his  pain, 
Thy  everlasting  strength  remain. 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Will  thee  protect,  we  humhly  trust. 


The  Lord   bless  thee,  &c. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROM  THE    HEATHEX 


Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 
By  thy'divine  presence, 
Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

By  all  the  merits  of  thy  holy  humanity,  life,  sufferings,  death,  and 
resurrection, 

Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

t.  22.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to  thee, 
That  thou  didst  deign  a  man  to  be, 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast  made. 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid. 

t.  132.   0  Jesus  Christ,  enthron'd  on  high. 

The  Father's  Son  beloved. 
By  whom  lost  sinners  are  brought  nigh, 

And  guilt  and  curse  removed  : 
Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and  Lord, 
To  needy  prayers  thine  car  afford. 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy. 

t.  80.       Lift  up  thy  pierced  hands,  most  gracious  Saviour, 

Now  pour  out  on  Ilini  [them]  that  grace  and  favour, 
Which  in  thy  loving — and  kind  heart  for  us  is  ever  m 

Ifter  these  or  other  verses  suited  to  this  transaction  have  been  song,  and  a  short 
discourse  delivered  oonoerning  the  aim  of  baptism,  and  the  grace  imparted  by  it  to 
those  who  BBceiveitytne  minister  shall  put  the  following  questions  to  the  candidate. 

Dost  thou  believe  thnt  thou  art  n  sinful  creature,  and  on  account  of 
thy  sins  deeervest  the  wrath  of  God  and  eternal  punishment  ! 
\  ns  w  eb    /  do  believe  it* 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS.  um. 

Dost  thou  believe,  that  Jesus  Christ  became  a  man  for  us.  and  by 
his  innocent  life,  sufferings,  blood-shedding,  and  death,  reconciled  us 
dinners  to  God  ? 

Answer.  I  verily  believe  it. 

Dost  thou  believe  that  he  hath  purchased  for  thee,  by  his  blood  and 
death,  remission  of  sins,  life,  and  happiness  ? 

Answer.   I  verily  believe  it. 

Wilt  thou  in  this  faith  be  baptized  into  the  death  of  Jesus.  ph~h\  I  e 
washed  from  thy  sins  in  his  blood  ! 

Answer.   That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

Dost  thou  also  desire  to  be  delivered  from  the  power  of  sin.  and  of 
Satan,  and  to  be  received  into  the  fellowship  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  of 
1hose  who  believe  in  him  ? 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire,  and  I  renounce  the  devil  and 
nil  his  works  and  ways. 

t.  22.  Soul,  body,  spirit.  Lord,  are  thine, 
The  purchase  of  thy  blood  divine; 
O  take  him  as  thy  property, 
And  keep  him  thine  eternally. 

[Daring  this  verse  the  candidate  for  baptism  kneels  down,  and  the  minister  pray* 
that  he  may  be  cleansed  from  all  his  sins  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  delivered  from 
guilt  and  punishment,  and  from  the  dominion  of  sin  and  Satan,  buried  by  bap- 
tism into  the  death  of  Jesus,  and  raised  together  with  him  unto  newness  of  life, 
and  thus,  together  with  all  believers,  received  into,  and  made  a  partaker  of.  the 
fellowship  of  Hie  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.] 

T.  22.  The  water  flowing  from  thy  skle, 

Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
Be  now  his  bath  :  thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  him  and  bring  him  nigh  to  God. 

(After  the  singing  of  this,  or  any  other  suitable  verse,  follows  the  baj ■:  - 

X.  N.,  I  baptize  thee  into  the  death  of  Jesus,  in  the  name  of  tin- 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

Now  art  thou  buried  with  Christ  by  baptism  into  his  death  :  there- 
fore, from  henceforth  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee  :  and 
'he  life  which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son 
of  God,  who  loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

t.  14.  With  awe  and  heartfelt  thankfulness, 
Him  in  the  dust  adore  ; 
He  who  hath  look'd  on  thee  in  grace, 
Hath  Mi-s  for  thee  in  >tore. 

[The  congregation  now  kneels  down,  during  which  may  \» 

22.   May  Christ  thee  Sanctify  and  bli 
Hie  Spiritfa  »eal  <>n  thee  an 

His  body,  torn  with  many  a  wound, 
■  ;.v  sou]  and  1 


Mil  CONFIRMATION. 

t.  22.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
Thy  beauty  be.  thy  glorious  dr. 
Thus  well  array'd.  thou  need'st  not  fear. 
vThen  in  his  presence  aJl  appear. 

>r.  r.  7iK  p.  2.  His  death  and  passion  ever, 
Till  fohI  and  body  sever, 
Shall  in  thy  heart  engrav'd  remain 

t.  22.  All  power  and  glory  doth  pertain 
Unto,  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain, 
And  hath  redeem'd  us  by  hvs  blood. 
And  made  us  kingaand  priests  toGod. 

(The  congregation  rising,  the  minister  pronounces  the  blessing  :J 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee ; 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  untc 
fchee  ; 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  pe»iv 

In  the  name  of  Jesus  •   Amen., 

t  11.  Prfcise  on  earth  to  thee  be  giv'n. 
Never-ceasing  praise  in  heaven; 
Boundless  wisdom,  power  divine  . 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine. 


CONFIRMATION. 


B  suitable  discourse,  the  minister  addresses  the  candidates  for  confirmation. 
putting  some  appropriate  questions  to  them,  to  which  they  reply.    They  Um 
down,  and  the  minister  imparts  to  each  the  blessing  of  confirmat-ion  with  impnsi 
tion  of  hands,  pronouncing  at  the  same  time  a  text  of  Scripture,  SfMfa  a<  ! 

"  The  very  God  of  peace  sanctify  you  wholly  ;  and  I  pray  Gon 
your  whole  spirit,  and  soul,  and  body,  be  preserved  blameless  unto 
the  coming  of  our  Lord.  Jesus  Christ."  (1  Thess.  v.  23.) 

Or,  "  Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the  dead  our 
Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of 
the  everlasting  covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do 
hi->  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  his  sit-in. 
through  Jesus  Christ."  (Heb.  xiii.  20,  SI.) 

After  this  the  mini-t.r  Midi 

Tin*  l..»rd  blftl  t.hee.  and  keep  thc»- : 


HOLY  COMMUNION..  nv 

The  J,»rd   make  his  face  shine  upon   thee,  and  he  gracious  unto 

ee  ; 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace 

In  the  name  of  Jesus  •   Amen. 

All  then   Lneel  dowa,  and  the  pernoiu  confirmed  are  coujBKmded  iu  prayer  to  the- 
Li.p1.     rbe  service  ie  concluded  with  a  hymn. 


All  candiotttt ■•>  for  confirmation  are,  ])revious  to  it.  carefully  instructed  by  the 
minister  in  the  doctrines  of  Christianity,  with  a  particular  reference  to  the  Lord* 
Mipper,  of  which  they  are  invited  to  partake  at  the  next  celebration  of  this  hob- 
m  •»-.  subsequent  to  their  confirmation. 


THE   HOLY  COMMUNION. 


lervibe  te  opened  by  singing  verses  expressive  of  penitence  and  contrition  of 
heart,  alter  which  a  prayer  for  absolution  is  offered  up.  The  congregation  rising,  a 
rertolsMBag,  and  the  bread  is  consecrated  by  pronouncing  the  words  of  institution  : 

'*  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed, 
took  bread,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  gave  it 
to  his  disciples,  and  said  :  "  Take,  eat :  this  is  my  hody,  which  is  giver 
for  you.     This  do  in  remembrance  of  me." 

The  consecrated  bread  is  then  distributed  by  the  minister  and  his  assistants  among 
tfee  communicants,  during  the  singing  of  hymns,  treating  principally  of  the  Buffer* 
iliga  and  death  of  our  Lord.  After  all  the  communicants  have  received  the  bread, 
'lie  minister  repeats  the  words: 

Our  Lord  Jesns  Christ  said.  ,(  Take,  eat :  this  is  my  body,  which  is 
1  :br  you." 

The  ••ongregation  partake  all  together  at  the  same  time,  kneeling,  either  in. 
dlence.  or  while  a  verse  is  sung,  expressive  of  the  solemn  act.    The  congregation 
■nng,  verses  of  thanksgiving  are  sung,  after  which,  the  minister  consecrates  the 
pronouncing  the  words . 

*  Aft«r  the  same  manner  also  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  took  the  cup> 
*hen  he  had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them  saying  :  Drink 
ye  all  of  it .  this  is  my  blood,  the  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which, 
is  shed  for  you  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins.  This  do  ye 
as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me." 

The  minister  then  partaking  of  the  consecrated  cup,  delivers  it  to  his  assistants, 
by  whom  it  la  administered  to  the  congregation:  during  which  hymns  arc  sung, 
treating  of  the  remission  of  sins  in  the  blood  of  Jesus,  and  of  its  healing  and 
-a notifying  power. 

i-vjee  is  continued  with  hymns,  treating  of  brotherly  love,  communion  with 
Uhrist.  and  thankfulness  for  his  incarnation,  passion,  and  death,  and  concluded  with 


ORDINATIONS. 


The  service  being  opened  by  the  ringing  of  the  hymn:  Come,  Holy  Qhoet,  o  m< 
iLord  our  God,  Ac.  or  some  other  suitable  verses,  the  Bishop  addr"sscs  the  congre- 
gation in  an  appropriate  discourse,  ending  with  a  charge  to  the  candidate  (or  candi- 

'  r  ordination,  after  which  he  offers  up  a  prayer,  imploring  the  blessing  «  t 
God  upon  the  solemn  transaction,  and  commending  the  candidate  (or  candidates  i 
to  his  grace,  that  he  may  be  endowed  with  power,  and  unction,  and  the  influence? 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  preaching  the  word  of  God,  administering  the  holy  sacra- 
ments, and  for  doing  all  those  things,  which  shall  be  committed  unto  him,  for  the 
promotion  of  the  spiritual  edification  of  the  church.  The  Bishop  then  proceeds  to 
irdain  the  candidate  (or  candidates)  with  imposition  of  hands,  pronouncing  the  fol- 
io wing,  or  similar  words: 

I  ordain  {consecrate)  thee,  N.  N.,  to  be  a  Deacon  (Presbyter) 
{Bishop)  of  the  church  of  the  United  Brethren,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  The  Lord  bless  thee, 
and  keep  thee,-  The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 
gracious  unto  thee  ,-  TJie  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee, 
and  give  thee  peace  :  In  the  name  of  Jesus  :   Amen. 

The  Bishop  having  returned  to  his  place,  kneels  down  with  the  whole  congre- 
gation, all  worshipping  in  silent  devotion  :  and  after  a  suitable  pause,  one  of  the 
following  Doxologies.  is  sung  by  the  choir,  the  congregation  joining  in  the  A.mkn. 
Hallelujah. 

The  service  is  concluded  with  a  short  hymn,  and  the  Bishop  pronouncing  thi 
New  Testament  blessing. 


N.  B.  At  the  consecration  of  bishops,  two,  or  three  bishops  generally 


DOXOLOGIES. 


(a)  TO  BE  USED  AT  THE  ORDINATION  OF  DEACONS. 

tflory  to  thy  most  meritorious  Ministry, 
O  thou  Servant  of  the  true  tubornacle, 
Who  didst  not  come  to  be  ministered  unto. 
But  to  minister. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujnh. 
Amen,  Hallelujah, 


MATRIMONY.  xxvii. 

(b)  TO  BE  VSED  AT  THE  ORDINATION  OF  PRESBYTERS. 

Glory  be  to  thy  most  holy  Priesthood, 

Christ,  thou  Lamb  of  God  ; 

Thou  who  wast  slain  for  us ; 

Who  by  one  offering  hast  perfected  for  ever  them  that  are  sanctified. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Amen,  Hallelujah. 


(c)    TO    BE    USED     AT    THE    CONSECRATION    OF     BISHOPS. 

Glory  be  to  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  our  souls, 

The  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  ever- 
lasting covenant ; 

Glory  and  obedience  be  unto  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  Guide  and 
Comforter ; 

Glory  and  adoration  be  to  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Chrtst. 

Who  is  the  Father  of  all  who  are  called  children  on  earth  and  in 
heaven. 

0  might  each  pulse  thanksgiving  beat, 
And  every  breath  His  praise  repeat. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Amen,  Hallelujah. 


SOLEMNIZATION   OF  MATRIMONY. 


Dearly  Beloved  ! 

We  are  here  assembled  in  the  presence  of  God  and  this  congre- 
gation (company),  to  join  together  this  Brother  N.  N..  and  this  Sister 
N.  N.  in  holy  matrimony,  which  is  commanded  by  the  Apostle  to  be 
honourable  among  all  men  ;  and  therefore,  is  not  by  any  to  be  entered 
into  unadvisedly  or  lightly,  but  reverently,  discreetly,  and  in  the  fear 
of  God.     la  this  holy  estate,  these  two  persons  are  now  to  be  united 

In  holy  writ  we  are  taught : 

That  matrimony  was  instituted  by  God  himself,  and  is,  therefore. 
ail  holy  estate  ; 

That,  according  to  the  ordinance  of  God,  a  man  and  his  wife  shall 
be  one  flesh  ; 

That  what  God  hath  joined  together,  man  may  not  put.  asunder  ; 

That,  under  the  New  Covenant,  the  married  state  hath  been  sancti- 
fied, to  be  an  emblem  of  Christ  and  his  church  ; 


MATRIMONY. 

That  the  husband,  as  the  head  of  the  wife,  should  iove  her,  ev?« 
as  Christ  also  loved  the  church ;  and  that  the  wife  be  subject  to  her 
own  husband  in  the  Lord,  as  the  church  is  subject  unto  Christ ; 

That,  in  consequence,  Christians  thus  united  together,  should  love 
one  another,  as  one  in  the  Lord,  be  faithful  one  to  the  other,  assist 
each  :>ther  mutually,  and  never  forsake  one  another.  Loving  God, 
our  Saviour,  above  all  things,  whatsoever  they  do,  in  word  or  deed, 
they  should  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God,  and  in  the  name  of  Jesu* 
Christ. 

Premising,  that  there  is  no  impediment  to  prevent  your  being  law- 
fully joined  together  in  holy  wedlock,  according  to  the  word  of  God, 
and  the  laws  of  this  country,  I  now  ask  thee,  my  Brother  N.  N., 

Wilt  thou  have  our  Sister,  N.  N.  here  present,  to  thy  wedded  wife, 
to  live  together,  after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate  of  matrimony  1 
Wilt  thou  love  her,  honour  her,  and  care  for  her ;  and,  through  the 
i»rice  3f  God,  approve  thyself  unto  her,  in  every  respect  as  a  faith- 
ful Christian  husband,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live7 

Answer:    Yes. 

In  like  manner  I  now  ask  thee,  my  Sister  N.  NM 

Wilt  thou  have  our  Brother,  N.  N.,  here  present,  to  thy  wedded 
husband,  to  live  together,  after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate  of 
matrimony  1  Wilt  thou  love  him,  honour  him,  and  be  subject  unto 
him  in  the  Lord  ;  and,  through  the  grace  of  God,  approve  thyself  unto 
him,  in  every  respect,  as  a  faithful  Christian  wife,  so  long  as  ye  both 
*hall  live  ? 

Answer  :    Yes. 

For  as  much,  then,  as  ye  have  thus  consented  to  live  together  in 
holy  wedlock,  and  have  witnessed  the  same  before  God  and  this  con- 
gregation (company),  we  exhort  you,  that  ye  enter  upon  the  estate  of 
matrimony  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  that  ye  live  therein  accord- 

j     >  the  precepts  of  his  holy  word. 

To  this  end,  we  now  unite  with  you,  in  imploring  his  divine  aid 
and  blessing,  and  the  guidance  and  sanctification  of  his  good  Spirit. 

Let  us  pray  . 

0  Lord,  our  God  !  who  thyself  hast  instituted  and  blessed  the  estate 
of  matrimony,  sanctifying  the  same,  under  the  new  Covenant  to  bo 
an  emblem  of  Christ  and  his  church,  we  beseech  thee,  graciously 
to  look  upon  these  two  persons,  who  are  about  to  be  united  in  holy 
wedlock.  Grant,  that  they  may  enter  upon,  and  continue  in  this 
i,  n  thy  name.  Replenish  their  hearts  with  thy  love,  and  enable 
them  to  be  faithful  one  to  the  other,  and  thus  to  live  together  in  per- 
fect love  and  peace.  Sanctify  and  bless  their  union  ;  vouchsafe  unto 
them  the  guidance  of  thy  holy  .Spirit,  and  teach  them  to  do  that,  which 
is  well  pleasing  in  thy  sight,  thro'  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  :    Amen. 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  *xix 

[Here  tbe  mininter  joins  their  right  ba- 
in the  name  of  God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Gbost,  vc 
iire  now  joined  together,  to  live  in  holy  wedlock,  as  husband  and  wife. 
Receive  ye  the  blessing  of  the  Lord  : 
The  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you  ; 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unu  yon  ; 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  you,  and  give  you  peace : 

4   '*;.', 


LITANY    AT  BURIALS. 

No.  I. 


Loud,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christy  have  mercy  upon  ut~ 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christy  hear  us, 

•  •  :^  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven. 

Hallowed  be  thy  name ,-  thy  kingdom  come  .  thy  will  be  dam  in 
¥arthf  as  it  is  in  heaven ,-  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ,  and 
forgive  xas  our  trespassesy  as  we  forgive  them  thai  trespass  against 
ut  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil ;  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  aud 
ever  ;  A  men , 

Lord  God,  Sow,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world, 
Be  gracious  unto  us » 

By  thy  human  birth, 

By  thy  prayers  and  tears, 

By  all  the  troubles  of  thy  life, 

By  the  grief  and  anguish  of  thy  soul. 

By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 

By  thy  crown  of  thorns, 

By  thine  ignominious  crucifixion, 

By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood, 

By  thy  atoning  death, 

by  thy  rest  in  the  grave, 

By  thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 

By  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 

Hr  iky  divine  presence, 


xxx.  LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

By  thy  coming  again  to  thy  church  on  earth,  or  our  being  called 
home  to  thee, 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 

Abide  with  us  for  ever. 

1  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  saith  the  Lord  ;  he  that  belie v- 
eth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live.  And  whosoever 
liveth  and  believeth  in  me  shall  never  die. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth ;  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labours. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting]  O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  7  The 
sting  of  death  is  sin  ;  and  the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law  ;  but  thanks 
be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

A  men. 

t.  14.  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  remains* 
In  hope  committed  he. 
Until  the  hody  chanir'd  attains 
To  immortality. 

We  poor  sinners  pray. 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God  i 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church  triumphant. 
and  let  us  rest  together  in  thy  presence  from  our  labours.     Amen. 

None  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to  himself;  for 
whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the  Lord,  and  whether  we  die,  we  die 
unto  the  Lord  ;  whether  we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's  : 
for  to  this  end  Christ  both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that  he  might 
be  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  living. 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  first  resurrection:  on 
such  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but  they  shall  be  priests  of  God 
tnd  of  Christ, 

Glory  bo  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  who  quick- 
•iieth  us,  while  in  this  dying  state,  and  after  we  have  obtained  the 
true  life,  doth  not  sudor  us  to  die  any  more, 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for  Him,  and  in  that 

which  is  around  Him,  for  ever  and  ever.      A/ncn. 

'■'  During  the  pinging  of  this  verse,  the  corpse  is  committed  to  the  gr»Y< 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

I.  22.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousn.es? 
My  beauty  is.  my  glorious  dross: 
Thru  well  array'd  I  n-ed  not  fear. 
When  in  his  presence  I  appear 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Love  of  God,  an 
communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all.     Amen. 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS 
No.  2. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  u$. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  by  thy  name,  thy  king- 
dom come  ;  thy  will  he  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
them  that  trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but 
deliver  us  from  evil :  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  arid 
the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever  :    Amen. 

Holy  Father,  accept  us  as  thy  children  in  thy  beloved  Son,  Jesvs 
Christ,  who  came  forth  from  thee,  and  came  into  the  world,  was  mack 
flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us,  took  on  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and 
hath  redeemed  us,  lost  and  undone  human  creatures,  from  all  sin  and 
from  death,  with  his  holy  and  precious  blood,  and  with  his  innocent 
suffering  and  dying;  to  the  end  that  we  should  be  his  own,  and  in  his 
kingdom  live  under  him  and  serve  him,  in  eternal  righteousness,  inno- 
cence-, and  happiness;  forasmuch  as  he,  being  risen  from  the  dead, 
liveth  and  reigneth,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth ;  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labours. 

Whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Christ,  shall  never  die  ;  tor  He 
is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  and  went  to  prepare  a  place  for  us. 
and  will  come  again,  and  receive  us  unto  himself,  that  where  he  is. 
there  we  may  be  also. 

Meanwhile  none  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to  him- 
self; for  whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the  Lord,  and  whether  we  die 
we  die  unto  the  Lord  ;  whether  we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  Ate  the 
Lord's;  for  to  this  end  Christ  both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that 
he  might  be  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  living. 


nodi.  LITANY  AT  BURIALS, 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  first  resurrection  .  on 
«uch  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but  they  shall  be  priests  of  God 
*nd  of  Christ. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  1 
Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

t,  14.  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  remains* 
In  hope  committed  be, 
Until  the  body  changM  attain 
To  immortality. 

We  poor  sinners  pray. 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church  triumphant 
-and  let  us  rest  together  in  thy  presence  from  our  labours.     Amen. 

(f  As  touching  children,  Jesus  saith,  Suffer  the  little  children  to 
come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  king- 
dom of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.) 

We  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which  is  far  better :  wr 
shall  never  taste  death ;  and  we  shall  attain  unto  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead ;  for  the  body,  which  we  shall  put  off,  this  grain  of  corrupti- 
bility, shall  put  on  incorruption  :  our  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 
.  The  Father  and  the  Son,  who  quicken  whom  they  will,  and  U\c 
Spirit  of  Him  who  raised  up  Jesus  from  the  dead,  will  also  quicken 
these  our  mortal  bodies,  if  so  be  that  the  Spirit  of  God  hath  dwelt  in 
them. 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life.  He  was 
dead,  and  behold  he  liveth  for  evermore.  And  he  that  believetb  in 
Him,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live. 

Giory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  that  waiteth  for  Him.  and  in  that 
which  is  around  Him,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

t.  79.  While  here,  the  great  salvation, 
Procur'd  by  Jesus'  pamfoB, 

Our  favourite  theme  shall  be  : 
By  virtue  of  his  merit, 
We  shall  true  life  inherit 

In  heaven  to  all  eternity. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God,  and  the  00«v 
Munion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all.    Amen* 

♦During  the  ringing  of  this  verse,  the  corpse  is  committed  to  the  crave 
f  To  be  used  only  at  the  burial  of  a  child. 


\\  Y  M  S  S 


I.    THE   WORD  OF  GOD, 


I 

HOLY  Lord.  ;|; 

Holy  and  almighty  Lord. 

Thou  who.  as  the  great  Creator, 

Art  by  all  thy  works  ador'd  ; 

f  of  universal  nature,  (blood, 
\';d  to   man.  redeem'd  by  Jesus' 

reign  good  ; 
,.  Thanks  and  praise,  :jj; 
Thanks  and  praise  be  ever  thine. 
That  thy  word  to  us  is  given. 
reaching  us  with  power  divine, 
Thai  the  Lord  oi" earth  and  heaven. 
Everlasting  life  lor  us  to  gain, 
*  >nec  mm  -lain.  :|: 

3.  Da\   nor  night,  :||: 
Never  let  us  hold  our  peace; 

In  his  blojd-bought  congregation 
Si  vei  shall  his  praises  cease; 
God,  as  man.  made  an  oblation, 
fi  .I'rr'i!.   hied,  and   died,  my  soul. 
Joyful  b?.  :|J:  (for  thee; 

4.  Lord  our  God,  :|: 

May  thy  precious,  saving  word, 

Till  our  race  is  here  completed, 

Light  unto  our  path  afford  ; 

\nd,  when  in  thy  presence  seated, 

We  to  thee    will 

< 


:     ]  ](f     Directs  to  Jesus  and  his  b) 
And  teaches  us  the  will  oi 


ft.  As  guilty  creatures  could  n< 
The  awful  voice  of  God  to  hear. 
By  men  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveal'd  his  holy  covenant  word. 

3.  This  sacred  word  exposes  sin, 
Convinces  us  that  we're  urn 
Points   out    the    wretched,   t 

state 
Of  all    mankind,  both    anial 

4.  It  also  shows  God's   bourn    p^ 

grace 
Towards  the  fallen  human 
And  offers  life  to  every  one 
Who  turns  in  faith  to  his  dea  r  S 

5.  This  gospel  cheers   the   i  i 

heart. 
And  heavenly  riches  doth  impart  ; 
Sets  forth  the  mystery  oi  the  -to—. 
And  that  Christ's  blood  atou'd  for 

us  : — 

6.  It  gathers  God's  elected  rioek. 
Beneath  the  shade  of  Chn- 

rock. 
Serves  to  instruct  us  and  reprove. 
Confirms  our  hope,  inflames   - 

love  : — 


render  tor  thy '  ~    Tk  ,  ,    .  .-.      -  . 

,         J    7.   It  keeps  believers  in  the  laith 

Leaseiess  praise.  :    ;  (grace!,!/.,,.    •  ;        i  i-      *  i     «i 

G  Urccor    v^^nnst  al,(i  018  atonmg  death  ; 

Prompts  us  to  do  God's  holy    \:'i 

-•  T.  22.   And  leads  us  safe  to  Salem'^   bilf 

GOD'S   holy    word,    which    ne'er  8,   Receive  our  cordial   thank*.  0 

shall  cease,  (peace,;  Lord. 

I'.odaiins  free  pardon,  grace  and   For  granting  us  thy  holy  word  ; 


WORD  OF  GOD. 

U  may  we  thereby  guided  be,  |3.  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 

Till  we  in  heaven  shall  dwell  with  I  Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 


,thee. 

Bohemian  Brethren. 

(4.)  3.       t.  106  or  90. 

SPIRIT  of  truth,  essential  God, 
Who  didst  the  saints  of  old  inspire, 
Shed     in     their    hearts    thy    love 
abroad,  (fire: 

And   touch  their  lips  with  sacred 
Thou  Guide  divine,  who  dost  im- 
part (heart. 
The   truth   to   man,  instruct  each 

%.   Most  holy  and  almighty  Lord, 
Whose   presence   fills    both   earth 

and  heaven. 
May  we  believe  the  written  word, 
fjy  thy  own  inspiration  given  : 
Thou  only  canst  its  truths  explain  ; 
Without  thy  aid  we  search  in  vain. 

:».  Come,  thou  divine  Interpreter, 
Our    sloth     and     ignorance     thou 

know'st ; 
Ah,  teach  us  humbly  to  revere 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
For  all  the  mercy,  truth,  and  grace. 
We  in  thy  holy  scriptures  trace. 


Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  seen  re  ; 
This  is  thy  word  and  must  endure. 
Ibmc  Wattn. 


FROM 


the 


doctrines 


T.  Iti. 
Fll     neYr 


->•/ 


4. 

an    order 


WW  AS    by    an    order    from    the 
Lord,  (word  ; 

The   ancient    prophets    spoke    his 
His  Spirit  did  theirtongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  hea- 
ven! v  tire 


waver, 
In  the  holy  scriptures  stor'd; 
O  what  sweetness  do  I  savour 
In  each  sacred  covenant-word. 

2.  And  if  I  myself  examine. 
While  the  book  I  Tore  me  hold. 
To  each  truth  my  heart  saith  Amen. 
One  the  other  doth  unfold. 

3.  Speak.    ()    Lord,    thy    servant 

heareth 
With  deep  awe  attentively  ; 
What  thy  holy  word  declareth 
Shall  my  rule  and  practice  be. 

K.  w.  Neiswr 

(8.)  ft  t;22, 

FAIN    would    I,   dear    Redeemer. 

learn, 
Fain  what  is  excellent  discern  ; 
Thy  will   would   search,    my   dun 

know  ; 
O  let  thy  word  tin1  seen  t  show. 

2.   Sigh  after  sigh  to  thee  I  send. 
That  I  thy  word  may  comprehend. 
That  word,  which,  learnt  and  un- 
derstood, 
\ fiords  the  soul  enduring  food. 


0  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  3,   Let    human    arts 
look  wise, 


make   others 
(  rise  ; 

On  the  dear  volume  of  tin   book  ;     My  learning  from    the   cross   shali 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  1  tee.     Thy  wounds,   thy    passion,  death, 

and  grave  (crave. 

Are    all     the     knowledge    that    I 


Ami  read    his   nv  me.  wh«  died  for1 

me. 


WORD  OP  UOI>. 


\.    With  pity  mow  me  at  thy  feet  J|'fl2 
To  :>r  instructed,  Lord,  I   wait  ; 
Here  will  I  lie.  nor  wish  to  rise, 


9 


O  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  word 


Till  lw  thy  cross  I  am  made  wise.  Thv  various  covenant,  O  Lor  1  : 

It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  wa. 


I  10.) 

HERE 

Lord 


7.  r.97 

n  thy  presence  we  appear 
lesue    Christ,  thv  word  to 


I'll  think  upon  it  all  the    las 
'2.    What  are  the  mines  of  shining 
wealth.  (of  health1 

(incline  The  strength  of  youth,  the     ' 
Our  wandering  thoughttfand  hearts  Whal  ire  all  joys  compared  with 


With   thirst    to   imbihe    thy   word 


those 


divine;       (this  earth  to  thee.  Thine  everlasting  word  bestows  1 

That   all   our  minds,   drawn    from 
NT  i v    love    thee    morr\    and    serve 


10. 


the?  faithfully. 
*J.    (I   d,  Holy  Spirit,   now  impart 


Cowp.-r 
T.  M. 


i  l:;. 

HOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine 
By  inspiration  given, 


Thyunrtion  to  each  longing  heart;  Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

'v    light  and       To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

(inspire  ;L    f_  ... 

,v       r      .    2.   It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping 
and     preach  ,  r 

_j    :_    .      ,.  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears 
Life,  tight,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 

And  quells  our  rising  fears. 
3.  This  lamp  thro'  all  the  te 
nigJM 

Of  hie  shall  guide  our  way. 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 

Of  everlasting  day. 

.14.  11.* 


(and 
Father,  &on, 

T.   1  I. 


with   thy   heavenly    light  and 
tire 
To    sing,     to    pray 
Thus  blest  in   spirit  and   in    truth 

shall  wc 
(live  praise  unto  th 

(11.)  S. 

JESUS,  thy  word  is  my  delight; 

There  grace  and  truth   ire  ^evn  : 
\\\.  could  I  study  day  and  night, 
And  meditate  therein. 
2.   The  gospel,  as  a  polish'd  gla>s. 

Thy  glory  lets  us  see  ; 
And  by  beholding  there  thy  face 
We're  render'd  like  to  thee. 
:{.  O  J, and)  of  God,  the  book  unseal, 

And  to  our  hearts  explain  : 
Let  all  its  lite  and  spirit  feel, 

And  heavenly  wisdom  gain. 
L.   Th  it  thou  tor  u^  didst  live  and 
die. 

Make  known  to  us,  dear   Lord  ; 
To  n/i  the  promises  appis . 

Recorded  in  th\    word 


O  WHAT  peace  divinely  sweet 
Fills  my  soul,  when  I've  the  favou: 
To  sit  down  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  h's  gracious  words  to  savour  , 
Then  I  open  heart  and  i^ar: 
Whit  hesaith  finds  entranee  there 

15.  12. 

PRECIOUS  Bible!  what  a  tr« 
Does  the  word  of  God  afford  ; 

All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure. 


W.  Hnumom*.   Food  and  medicine, shield  vibv  > 


rap;  fall  and 


Let  the  world  account  me  poor, 

Having  this  I  need  no  more. 

2.   Food  to  which    the    world's   a 

stranger 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjo\s  ; 
Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys  : 
Hiia  dying  Christ  I  feed, 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed. 
3. When  my  faith  ;s  faint  and  sickly. 
( >r  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind  ; 
I  'ordials  to  revive  me  quickly, 
Healing  medicines  here  I  find; 
To  the  promises  I  flee. 
Fach  affords  a  remedy. 
4.   In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation 
Satan  cannot  make  me  yield  : 
For  this  word  of  consolation 
Js  to  me  both  sword  and  shield  : 
While  the  scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  this  malice  I'm  secure. 


2.  Holy,  iri  violate  thy  fear, 
Enduring  as  thy  throne  ;    (vero\ 

Thy  judgments,  chastening  or  se- 
Justice  and  truth  alone 

3.  More  prized   than  gold. —  thari 

gold,  whose  waste 
Refilling  fire  expels: 
Sweeter  than  honey  to  my  Uste, 
Than  honey  from  the  cells. 

4.  Let  these,  O  God,  my  soul  con- 
And  make  thy  servant  wise;  ( vert, 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart 
The  day-spring  to  my  eyes. 

5.  By  these  may  I  be  vvarn'd   he- 

times; 
Who  knows  the  guile  within  ? 
Lord,  save  me  from  presumptuous 
crimes, 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 


13. 


T    11    6.   So  may  the  words  im   lips  ex- 


Til  Y  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light, 

Thy  testimonies  sure ; 
The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right, 

And  thy  commandments  pure. 


pres 


( mind. 


The  thoughts  that  throng  m\ 

;0  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteous- 

With  thee  acceptance  find,  (ness, 

J.  Utontgrtmcry. 


II. 


THE  FALL 

FL- 


AM) KEDEMPTICLV  OF   MAN 

•i .  89 


(210 

EN  thine  image,  Lord,  thou  mad'st 
•  iav'st  me  being  out  of  love :  ( me, 
Though  I  fell,  yet  thou  bust  sent  me 
Full  redemption  from   above: 

Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 

Thine  to  all  eternity. 
2.   Love,  by  whom  I  was  ordained 
In  thy  church  to  have  a  place, 
Ev*n  before  I  life  obtained. 
Or  could  know  th\  savj  Thou  alone  dost  com 


Love  almighty  and  divine 
I  would  be  for  ever  thine. 

3.  Love,  who  hast  for  m-   cftdtired 
Keenest  pains  of  death  and  hell. 
Love,  whose  sufferings  have  pro- 
cured 

More  for  me  than  tongw   nan  tell 
Sacred  Love,  oV- 

4.  Love,  my  life,  and  m\  Sfttvai  •> n. 
Light  and  truth,  eternal  W  nrd. 


To  m\  sinking  soul  afford! 
Love  almighty,  &c. 

.">.    Love,  thy  yoke  I  gladly  carry. 
It  is  easy,  gentle,  light; 
Grant  that  I  may  ne'er  he,  weary 
Thee  to  serve  with  all  my  might 

Sacred  Love,  &c 
6.    Love,  my  advocate  in  heaven 
Pleading  tor  me  when  oppress'd, 
Bearing  still  my  name  engraven 
Upon  thy  high-priestly  breast: 
\  e  almighty,  &c. 


REDEMPTION  OF  MAN, 

M 


wa»  corrupt,  condemn'd.  un- 
done, 
Entangled  fast  by  Satan's  guilr. 
'2.  Thou,  for  their  sake  who  hate.! 

thee. 
Didst  shed  thy  blood  upon  the  tree. 

Thy  life  for  ours  didst  give  ; 
Thou   barest  our  curse;  our  debt 

was  paid, 
Thy  soul  for  sin  an  offering  mad*-. 
Thou  diedst,  that  we  with   thee 
might  live. 


7.  Love,  thou  me  wilt  raise  to  glory  :i-    Xever  may  l  dePart  irom  the''  : 
fn  thv  likeness,  from  the  dust,     *    Thou  hast  procur'd  my  liberty. 
And  as  conqueror  place  before  thee,       Thanks  to  thy  boundless  grace. 
CrownM  with  bliss  among  the  just:  Tn>"  wounds,  whereon   I   trust   by 

faith, 
My  refuge  are  from  sin  and  death. 
My  feeble  soul's  abiding-place. 
M.  Tayl-.r 

(24.)  17. ::        t  £21 

( !  HRIST  the  good  Shepherd.God's  yE  bottomleg9  d     ths  of  Qo^ 

From  all  eternity,       (own  Son,  finite  y 

I  rg  d   by  his   love,  exchang  d   his 


Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity. 

John  Angel ur, 

•1-1.  16.*  t.  590. 


Pot  human  misery ; 
Hi>  wandering  sheep  gonefar  astray 

He  might  with  pungent  pain. 
And  did  for  all  a  ransom  pay 

To  bring  them  home  again. 


In  Jesus  Christ  to  us  reveal'd  ! 

f ir.„_1..  Its  motionshow  burning,  how  mim- 
ing they  prove,        (conceal'd  : 
Though  from  man's  wisdom  quite 
Whom  dost  thou  love  1      Sinners, 
the  vilest  race  : 


if  those   sheep,  in   deserts  Whom  dost  thou  bless  !    Children. 


Art  thou,  my  tinful  soul;   (lost. 


who  scorn'd  thy  grace  ; 


His  life  it  hath  the  Shepherd  cost,  o    Being     most    gracious,    whom 


save  and   make  thee  whole  ; 
\ow  hoar  his  voice  with  gratitude, 

Call  on  his  paving  name  ; 
For  thee  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 
Aii,'  twm  his  own  doth  claim. 
John  Aagelua 

W.  t.79. 

THi  \\  I  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
Didst    leave     thy    glorious,    blest; 


angels  adore, 
Thou     takest    delight     in     things 
worthless  and  poor. 

2.  Our  thirsting  can  never,  O  mer- 
ciful Cod,  (gr  ice  ; 
Equal  thy  love  and   boundless 

On  us  thou  more  blessings  and  lo\- 

hast  hestow'd,  (pa  —  ,  i 

Than  stripes  deserv'd  our  tres- 


In  love  to  sinners  vile  ;    (abode,  O  teach  us  to  trust  thy  fidelity  .  (be, 
Earth's  face  the  curse  had  overrun.  And  closely  united   with  Christ  I  • 


THE   FALL  AND 


Thf  Spirit's  kind  teachings  in  allj(26.) 


19. 


t.  582". 


things  to  prove 
Y>a,  live  to  thy  honour,  thee  serve, 
praise,  and  love. 

3.    We   pray  thee,   0   Being    most 

gracious  and  mild.  (now, 

instruct  our  minds  and  teach  us 

So  that  in  Immanuel,  thine  image 

and  child,  (know ; 

How  great  thy  name  is,  we  may  2.  Ye  sinners,  who  with  grief 
Ah,  show  us  how  easy  it  is  to  hearj      Your  condemnation  feel. 
Thy  yoke,  and  to  trust  thy  paternal  j  Look  up  to  Jesus  for  relief, 

rare,  (shall  end,       And  to  his  bloo.l  appeal; 

That,  till   the  short  period  of  trial  God  gave  his  only  Hon 


NOT  one  of  Adam's  race. 

If  in  the  balance  tried. 
Can  by  his  works  of  righteousness 

'Fore  God  be  justified. 
The  works  which  we  have  done 

Are  all,  alas  !   unclean  ; 
But  we  are  sa\'d  by  faith  alone. 

And  cleans'd  thereby  from  sin. 


Our  faith  and  our  love   may  their 
author  commend. 

Count  Zinzrntlorl' 


That  sinners  who  believe 

Might  not  be  lost,  but  be  his 

And  in  his  kingdom  live. 


(25.) 


1*. 


t.  14.-  (27.) 


20. 


T,  14. 


HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is 
Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains 


1 1,  WITH  the  fallen  human  race. 
Lay  weltering  in  my  blood; 


How  Satan  binds  our  captive  soute  O'erwhelmM  with  shame  and  deep 


Fast  in  his  slavish  chains  ! 


disgrace, 
And  banish 'd  far  from  God. 


J.    But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign 
grace, 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word  : 
•Ho,  ye  despairing  sinners,  come,  Me,>  wretched  sinner,  helpless 

Believe  in  Christ  the  Lord. 


2.  The  loving  Jesus  passing  by. 
His  bowels  yearn 'd  to  see 


'A.  My  soul  obey  the  gracious  call. 
And  haste  to  gain  relief; 

I  uouhl  believe  thy  promise.  Lord; 
O  help  in)   unbelief. 


In  deepest  misery. 

3.   He  turn'd  to  me  in  tendemes 

His  instant  aid  to  give, 
And,  pitying  my  sore  distress, 
He  said.   "Arise  and  live." 


1.    To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  4-  He  waahed  away  my  every  sta 


Incarnate  God,  I  fly  :       (blood 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  Aye. 


And  clcans'd  me  in  his  blood; 
Deck'd    me    with    righteousnes 
divine, 

And  brought  me  nigh  to  God. 


.").    A    Lfuiltv,  weak,  and    helpless 

Into  lbs   arms  I  fall  :         |  worm,  f)-   Wj  heart  nocomlemnation  fears. 

Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteous-  Nor  neU«  nor  8fttan  <1r<'illi<- 

My  Jesus  and  my  All.      (ness,  rhrlsl  M  t,u  m«rcy-«eat  ippears, 

WattR.  His  blood  my  pardon  pleads. 


REDEMPTION   OF   MAN. 


6.  Against  the  fiercest  power  of  hell ': 
He  is  my  strength  and  shield  ;    ! 

Beneath  his  cross  I  safely  dwell ;  j 
He  fights.  I  win  the  field. 

?.  Since  he  became  my  sacritice, 
My  bonds  and  chains  he  broke; 

Now  to  my  willing  neck  he  ties 
His  soft  and  easy  yoke. 

8.  A  pardon'd  sinner  I  remain, 
But  sin  its  power  hath  lost; 

:Sin   still   I   have,   but    grace    doth 
reign  ; 
Mercy  is  all  my  boast. 

9.  Arise,  my  happy  soul,  arise, 
Redeem'd  by  sovereign  grace, 

i  >pen  to  thee  is  paradise, 
Go  in  and  take  thy  place. 

W.  Ha  amoDd. 


Lord,  let   me   hear  thy   pardoning 

voice, 
And  make  mv  broken  heart  rejoice. 
Watt* 


28.)  21.  t.  'I'l. 

EORD,  I  am  vile,coneeiv'd  in  sin, 
And  bom  unholy  and  unclean;  (fall 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty 
( 'orrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

-.   Soon    us   we   draw    our    infant 

breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  engender  death; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  dclil'd  in  every  part. 

J.   O  God,  create  my  heart  anew,    ] 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  ; 
< )  make  me  wise  betimes  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

1.   Behold.  I  fall  before  thy  face; 
M\  only  refuge  is  thy  grace:  (clean, 
.\o  outward  forms  can   make   me  I 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5.    My  sin  I  feel,  my  guilt  I  know. 
Thy  blood  can   make  me  white  as 
snow  ; 


(30.)  22.  t.  79, 

ARISE,  \e  who  are  captive  led, 
Complain  no  more,  for  Christ  our 
From  sin  can  set  you  free:    (hei  «: 
Redemption  Jesus  freely  give-. 
Repenting  sinners  he  receives. 
He  came  to  save  both  thee  and  m*\ 

2.  He  meekly  all  our  sorrows  bore. 

f Jfi  fallen  sinners  to  restore 
To  lite  and   liberty  : 
For  us  he  sufier'd  deep  distn  §6, 
Was  without  form  or  comeliness; 
O  depth  of  love,  O  mystery  ! 

3.  The  almighty  Judge  condemned 

was,  (cause; 

That  he  by  death   might  train  our 
The  Prince  of  life  was  slain  : 
And  since  he  sufFer'd  in  our  stead. 
We  need  no  condemnation  dread. 
Eternal  life  in  him  we  gain. 

4.  The  Holy  One,  made  sin  for  us. 
Was  nailed  to  the  accursed  cross. 
And  shed  his  precious  blood; 
Thus  he  obtained  a  righteousness 
For  all  who  mourn  for  pardoning 

grace;  (God. 

Thro'  Jesus  we   have  peace    with 

5.  Rejoice,  O   heavens,  and   earth 

reply,  (sky, 

With   praise,   ye   sinners,   till    rh» 
All  grace  his  death  procures  ■ 
Your  woes    to    blessings    he   wilt 

change. 
You  in  his  children's  order  rang<  . 
Thro'  him  eternal  lite  is  vours. 
Brskin. 


3 


rn.  thk  incarnation  and  birth  of  jest*  CHRrsr 
:;!.  ZIP  t.97.  (82.  24*  t.  22. 

.1  BSUS,  the  almighty  Hon  of  God, j  TO  God  we  render    thanks    an«i 

-  up  with  mortals  his  anode;   |  praise, 

H--*  who  was  sworn  to  Abraham,  Who  pitied  mankind's  fallen  race. 
Who  ever  was  and  is  the  same,  j  And  gave  his  dear  and  only  Son. 
O  a  roe  in  due  time  and  mysteries;  That  us,  as  children,  he  might  own. 

reveal'd,  (were  eonceal'd.^  what  grace,  what  great  benevo- 

Which  from  the  world's  foundation  lence,  i  tense  ! 

-.    We,  dead  in  sin  and  trespasses.   What     love,     surpassing     human 
The  narrow  way  to  life  and  peace  For  this  great  work  no  angel  can 


Hid  neither  will  nor  power  to  find; 
Nor  were  our  stubborn  hearts  in- 
clined (know, 
I"  >  wish,  or  seek  that  happiness  to 
Which  love  alone  on  sinners  could 

bestow. 
3.  Then  Love  brake  forth,  "Behold 

me  still 
Prepar'd,  O  God,  to  do  thy  will ; 
[  freely  come,  I  freely  die, 
Tor  guilty  man  to  satisfy: 
\   in  his  stead    will  suffer  on   the 

tree,  (set  him  free/' 

From  sin,  and  death,  and   hell  to 
t .  And  thus,  to  save  our  souls  from 

4  ui  It.  (spilt: 

Our  Surety's   precious    blood   was 
The  sins  of  all  oil  him  were  laid, 
\     I  be  for  all  harh  fully  paid: 
V>w  God,  as  children,  freely  will 

receive  (believe. 

Repenting  sinners  who  in  Christ 
'.    ;  Kit  of  mere  grace  unmerited, 

ition  showers  upon  our  head 
Because  the   Lain!)  was  crucified, 
ti.  cause  kbe  Lord  of  glory  dim!, 
\e  we  invited  to  possess  a  throne, 
Before    the   world    was    made   or- 
I  n'\\l  our  own 

VUtth 


Him  duly  praise,  much  less  a  man. 

3.  The  Wrord  eternal  did  assume 
Our  flesh  and  blood,  and  man  be- 

come;  («v 

The  First  and  Last  with  wondei 
Partake  of  human  misery. 

4.  He  came  *.o  seek  and*  save  the 
lost ;  (cost. 

We  sinnM,  and  he  would  bear  the 
That  we  might  share  eternal  bliss; 
O  what  unbounded  love  was  this. 

How  wretched   they    who  still 

despise 
Jesus,  the  pearl  of  greatest  price 
Those   who    neglect    to   hear    hi> 

voice.  (choice. 

Must    perish    by    their    own    free 

6.  Unhappy  those  who  turn  awaj  • 

Or  such  as  carelessly  dela\ 

To  meet  their  Saviour,  tho'  be  came 

Their  souls  from  misery  to  reclaim. 

7.  Come,  sinners,   Jesus    will    re- 
ceive (live: 

The  chief  of   sinners;    come   and 
"111  dwell  with  you,"  OUT  Saviour 
saith;  (faith. 

Receive    him    in    your  hear' 

M     \\  .-i--.  •>'-  ft  h    Bl    • 


INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 


* 


T.  590.   And  make  thy  love's  bright  Btorj 
In  graceful  numbers  shine. 
!3.   Love  caused  thv  incarnation. 


BEHOLD,  to  us  a  Child  is  born. 

To  us  a  Hon  is  given; 
[Into  the  wretched  and  forlorn  Love  brought  thee  down  to  me: 


Descends  the  Lord  from  heaven: 
The  promis'd  seed,  Immanuel, 

The  everlasting  God,  (and  hell, 
Comes  down   to  save  from  death 

Poor  sinners  by  his  blood. 
2.  Great  is  the  hidden  mystery 

That  God  became  a  man. 
He  had  from  all  eternity . 

In  mercy  form'd  a  plan 
To  save  from  misery  and  distress 

The  fallen  human  race; 
And  how  the  Sun  of  righteousness 

His  healing  beams  displays. 
;{.  Come,  sinners,  view  the  incar- 
nate Word, 

Who  us  and  all  thing*  made; 
This    helpless  babe   is  Christ   the 

Tho*  in  a  manger  laid.      (Lord, 
Por  us  to  die  is  Jesus  born, 

Atlor.'  his  saving  name 


Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procured  my  liberty: 
O  love  beyond  all  measure, 

W herewith  thou  dost  embrace- 
Mankind, 'midst  all  that  pressur-- 

Which  since  the  fall  takes  placrv 

4.  No  sinful  man's  endeavour.. 
Nor  any  mortal's  care, 

Could  draw  his  sovereign  favour 

To  sinners  in  despair: 
Uncall'd  he  comes  with  gladnes-. 

Us  from  the  fall  to  raise, 
And  change  our  grief  and  sadnes*. 

To  songs  of  joy  and  praise. 

5.  Ye  who  with  deep  contrition 
Bemoan  your  sinful  state, 

Fear  not,  Christ  gives  remission 

Of  sins,  however  great: 
He  comes,  repenting  sinner- 

With  life  and  love  to  crown. 


Rejoice,  rejoice,  for  all  that  mourn j  And  make  them  happy  winners 


Max    hi, 


salvation  claim. 

.1 .  Swertner. 


Of  glory  like  his  own. 

l'a'ul  Gerhard 


151.  (36.)  27*  r.  22 

REJOICE,  our  nature   Christ  as- 

sumes. 
Born  of  a  virgin,  lo.  he  comes. 
As  the  Messiah  forc-ordain'd; 
Adore  and  wonder,  every  land. 
[2.  He  left  his  bright,  his  glorious 

throne.  (camedowi. 

He   bow'd    the   heavens,    to  cart! 

rs  And  thus  his  wondrous  race  began 

As  God   with  God  and   man   with 

man. 


.:;4.;      .         26.  T. 

HOW  shall  I  meet  my  Saviour? 

How   shall  I  welcome  thee  ? 
Wlnit  manner  of  behaviour 

Is  now  requir'd  of  me  \ 
I  wait  for  thy  salvation. 

Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light, 
Tims  will  my  preparation 

Be  pleasing  in  thy  sight. 


Thy  Zion  strews  thv  way. 
I'll  raise  with  all  my  powers 

To  thee  a  grateful  lay: 
To  thee,  the  King  of  Glorv, 

I'll  tune  a  son?  divine. 


3.  Behold  a  great,  a  heavenly  light. 
From  Bethlehem's  manger  shining 
bright. 


10 


INCARNATION 


Ground  those  who  in  darkness 
The  night  of  evil  to  dispel,  (dwell. 
4.  Incarnate  God,  exert  thy  power, 
Arises  thou  glorious  conqueror; 
Subdue  sin,  death,  and  every  foe, 
Erect  thy  kingdom  here  below. 

(87.)    "         28.*  t.  157. 

KISE,  my  soul,  shake  off  all  sad- 
ness, 
Christ  is  near — thee  to  cheer  ; 
Angels  sing  with  gladness  ; 
( Fnto  you  is  born  a  Saviour 
On  this  day; — don't  delay 
To  accept  God's  favour. 
'2.   Our  eternal,  kind  Creator 
Leaves  his  own — glorious  throne, 
And  assumes  our  nature: 
From  perdition  full  exemption 
To  procure — and  endure 
Death  for  our  redemption. 

3.  O  the  amazing  demonstration 
Of  his  love, — which  we  prove 
By  his  incarnation ! 
If  mankind  by  him  were  loathed, 
How  could  he — deign  to  be 
With  our  nature  clothed? 

4.  See  your  Saviour  in  a  manger;  j 
Midst  his  own, — yet  unknown, 
Treated  like  a  stranger, 
Tended  by  an  earthly  mother: 
Him  believe, — and  receive, 
He  is  Christ  your  Brother. 

5.  Ye  that  feel    quite    poor    and 

needy, 
<!omn,  who  will, — take  your  fill, 
All  things  now  arc  ready: 
He  is  come  to  be  your  Saviour, 
Full  of  love, — tO  remove 
Guilt  find  curse  for  ever. 

6.  Jesus,  hear  my  supplication, 
Grant   me  grace — to  embrace 
T bee  as  niv  salvation: 


Then  like  Simeon,  (O  what  fa* 
I  desire — to  retire  (vour  ! 

Hence  in  peace  for  ever. 

Paul  Gerhard 

f38.)        29.       t.  166or22. 

INFINITE  Source  whence  all  did 
spring,  (Lord, 

The  whole  creation's  Head  ami 
Almighty andeternalKing,  (ador'd: 
Who  art  in  heaven  and  earth 
Thou  whom  the  heavens  cannot 
contain,  (above, 

\  Didst  deign    to  leave    thy  throne 
;To  be  an  infant  poor  and  mean: 
|0  mystery  deep,  O  boundless  love. 
2,  The  cause  of  this,  I  know  it  well. 
j  Was  thy  great  love  and   nay  great 

woe; 
To  rescue  me  from  death  and  hell. 
;Thou  didst  consent  to  stoop  so  low; 
;  My  miser}'  mov'd  the  God  of  grace, 
!Who  in  the  Father's  bosom  lay, 
When   the   due    time    had    taken 

place, 
i His  great  compassion  to  display. 
j3.    What  offerings  shall  I  bring  to 
thee, 
mm  an  u  el,  my  King  and  God  ! 
Who  didst  vouchsafe  a  man  to  be. 
To  save  me  by  thy  precious  blood; 
Thou,  at  wdiosc  birth  the  angels 
sing,  (men," 

'•Peace  upon  earth,  good  will  to 
To  whom  the  sages  humbly  bring 
Their  gifts,  though  thou  appeav  so 

mean. 
4.  This  will  I  do,  thou  Child  divine. 
I'll  give  thee  that  for  which  thou 

e;im'st, 
M\  soul  and  body,  Lord,  ;ire  thine. 
And    them,    in     love    to   me,   thou 

elaim'st  : 
Mv  humble  sacrifice  receive. 


OF  CHRIST. 


11 


Dear  Jesus,  born  to  bleed  ibr  me, 
Thai  I  by  faith  in  thee  might  live, 
And  with  thee  live  eternally. 

J.  Tteltechig. 


30. 


t.  590. 


(40.) 

COME,  ve  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  grateful  tribute  bring, 
And  celebrate  with  one  accord, 

The  birth  of  Christ  our  King: 
Let  us  with  humble  hearts  repair 

(Faith  will  point  out  the  road) 
To  little  Bethlehem,  and  there 

Adore  the  incarnate  God. 
•^.    All  glory  to  Immanuers  name 

The  choirs  of  angels  sing, 
C  i  Ltdly   these    heralds    peace  pro- 
claim, 

Peace  from  our  God  and  King: 
Well   might  the  shepherds  haste 
away 

This  wondrous  babe  to  see; 
Well  might  the  sages  homage  pay. 

And  bow  to  him  the  knee. 
3,    We  all  have  reason  to  rejoice, 
When  we  this  mystery  view. 
That  God   assum'd  our  flesh  and 

()  wonder  ever  new!        (blood. 
We  humbly  in  the  dust  adore; 

Lord,  who  is  like  to  thee, 
That  thou,  vile  sinners  to  restore, 

Didst  deign  a  man  to  be. 

.1.  Heart  and  M.  Taylor. 

42.)  81.*  r.  160. 

\I\ISE,  my  spirit,  bless  the  day 
W  hereon  the  ages'  Sire 

A  rhild  became;  thy  homage  pay, 
Receive  him  with  desire. 

This  is  the  night  in  which  he  came, 

Was  born    and    put    on    human 
frame, 
Ufl  sinners  to  deliver 
From  sin  and  death  fore%er. 


2.  Welcome,  thou  Source  of  ever} 
O  Jesus,  King  of  glory;    (good. 
Welcome,  thrice  welcome,  Lamb  of 
To  this  world  transitory:   [God, 
In  grateful   hymns   thy   name   I'll 
praise.  (my  da)  s; 

With  heart  and    voice  throughout 
For  thy  blest  incarnation 
Procured  my  salvation. 
13.  O  lovely  Infant,  thou  art  full 

Of  grace  above  all  measi' 
Thou  art  more  precious  to  my  sou) 
Than  earth  with  all  its  treasure: 
j  Come,  Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me. 
i  And  let  my  heart  thy  dwelling  be; 
Then  I  without  cessation 
Shall  jov  in  thy  salvation. 

J.  Rist. 

|(43.)  32.  t.79. 

ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  high; 
j  Ye  sons  of  Adam,  till  the  sky 
With  songs  of  thankfulness; 

;God,  mov'd  by  everlasting  love, 
j  Decreed  with  his  dear  Son  above. 

A  sinful  world  to  save  and  bless. 
*2.  He  as  a  poor  mean  child  was 
;  His  birth  no  palace  did  adorn, (born; 

A  manger  was  his  bed; 
'Look,  look  upon  this  rising  sun. 
Till  tears  of  love  your   eyes  oer- 
run  (head. 

This   lovely  babe   is   Christ   our 
M.  Taylor 

(44.)  33.  t.  11 

WHAT  good  news  the  angels 
bring! 

I  What  glad  tidings  of  our  King! 

j  Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day. 

!  Christ,  who  takes  our  sins  away. 

.2.  He  who  rules  both  heaven  and 
Hath  in  Bethlehem  his  birth;  (earth 
Him  shall  all  the  faithful  106, 

And  rejoice  eternally. 


it 


INCARNATION 

ml      voicrs 


'■'.    Lift   your    hearts 

high, 

With  hosannas  fill  the  sky: 
Glory  be  to  God  above, 
W     j  is  infinite  in  love. 
\      Peace  on   earth.  good   will    to 

men: 
\        with  as  our  God  is  seen: 
Angels  join  his  name  to  praise. 
Help  to  sing  redeeming  grace. 
').  Jesus  is  the  loveliest  name, 
This  the  angel  doth  proclaim; 
Sinners  poor  he  came  to  save, 
They  in  him  redemption  have. 
6.  They  who  see  themselves  un- 
done, 
And  take  refuge  to  the  Son, 
They  shall  all  be  born  again, 
And  with  him  in  glory  reign. 

Hammond. 

(45.)  34.*  t.  11. 

ALL  the  world  give  praises  due; 
God  is  faithful,  God  is  true; 
He  to  man  doth  comfort  send 
In  his  Son,  the  sinners'  friend. 


(46.)  35. "  t.  22. 

EMMANUEL,  to  thee  we  sing, 

Thou  Prince  of  Life, almighty  Kin  4. 

That  thou,  expected  ages  past, 

Didst  come  to  visit  us  at  last. 

%,  Thou,  Lord,  tho'  heaven  belongs 
to  thee, 

On  earth  a  stranger  deign 'st  to  be; 

Thouelothestall,yetwear'st  a  dreSs 

Which  doth  the  poorest  state  ex- 
press. 

3.  On  wither'd  grass  reclines  tin 

head, 
A  wretched  manger  is  thy  bed: 
Tho'  thou  appear'st  among  thine 

own. 
No  kindness  unto  thee  is  shown. 

4.  I  thank  thee,  gracious  Lord,  that 

thou 
On  my  account  did'st  stoop  so  low; 
O  that  my  words,  my  works  and 

ways.  (praise. 

May   all    proclaim    thy    matchless 

P.  (fcrhani. 

(48.)  36.*  t.  22. 

TO-DAY  we  celebrate  the  birth 


2.    What  the  fathers  wish'd  <>f  old,  Of  Jesus  Christ,  who  came  on  earth 


What  the  promises  foretold, 
What  the  seers  did  prophesy, 
Is  fulfil  I'd  most  gloriously. 
;!.   My  salvation,  welcome  he; 
Thou,  my  portion,  praise  to  thee; 
Come,  and  make  thy  blest  abode 
In  my  heart,  O  Son  of  God. , 
4.  Grant  thy  comforts  to  ray  mind. 


Man  as  his  property  to  claim. 
;  And  from  perdition  to  redeem. 
12.  Awake,  my  heart;  my  soul,  arise; 
!  Look  who  in  yonder  maimer  lies; 

Who  is  that  child,  so  poor  &  mean! 
i'Tis  he  who  all  things  doth  sustain. 

3.     Welcome,   O    welcome,  nohh 
guest, 


I'm  helpless,  poor,  and  blind  ;   Who  sinners  not  despised    hast. 


!  in  faith  abide 

Thine,  and  never  turn  aside. 
>    Jesus,  when  in  majesty 


But  cam's*  into  our  misery;  (thee  ' 
How  shall  we  pay  due  thanks  to 
4.   fmmanuel,  incarnate  God. 


Thou  shalt  come  my   judge    to  be,   Prepare  my  heart  for  thy  abode 


it  in  grace  that  I  may  stand 
Justified  at  thy  right  hand. 

H   il-ii 


()  may  I.  through  thy  aiding  grace 
In  all  I  do,  show  forth   thy  praise 


Or.  M.  I.utln 


of  c Hitter 

I\  16. 


(49.)  37. 

CHRIST  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most 
gloi-ious, 

Now  is  born;  O  shout  aloud: 
Man  by  him  was  made  victorious: 

Praise   vour  Saviour,  hail  your 
God/ 
~.  Praise  the  Lord,  tor  on  us  shine th 

Christ,  the  Sun  of  righteousness; 
FI»-  to  us  in  love  inclined*,  (grace. 

Cheers  our  souls  with  pardoning 


39.  t.  168- 

SEE  the  infant  in  the  mang*   , 

See  the  incarnate  God  lie  t 
Helpless,  indigent,  a  stemi 

Born  a  man,  our  sins  to  bea.i 
From  his  birth  despis'd,  reject 
By  his:  people  unrespected. 
Ah  !  Immanucl's  every  bn  i 
Was  adraughtofwralli  anddeaiii, 
BeQj.  Lair*  b» 

40.  t.  585. 


,  A>*  GELS,  from  the  realms  of  glorv 
savmS|  Wing  your  flight  all  o'er  tin  ■       I 


splendour 
Sliines  into  the  darkest  night  ; 
( s  what  praises  shall  we  render 
Pet  this  never-ceasing  light. 
».   P raise  the  Lord,  God  our  salva- 
tion. 
\  -..  sc  him  who  retriev'd  our  loss; 
Hing  with  awe, and  love's  sensation, 
H.uLKLrjAH,  Gon  WITH  US. 

J.  Miller. 

88.  t.  585. 

HAIL,  thou  wondrous  infant  stran- 
Born  lost  Eden  to  regain;     (ger, 

Welcome  in  thy  humble  manger. 
Welcome  to  thy  creature  man; 

Hail  Immanue),  :|: 
i'hou  who  wast  ere  time  began. 

-     Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions. 


Ye  who  sang  creation's  story. 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth: 

Come  and  worship,  :(j: 
WorehipChrist.the  newbor:. 
2.  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abid 
W'atching  o'er  your  docks bynigl  t. 
God  with  man  is  now  resicimt'. 
Yonder  shines  the  infant  light: 

Come  and  worship,  ef: 
WorshipChrist,the  new  bor- 
3. Sages, leave  your  contempJati:  ns. 
Brighter  visions  beam  afar. 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nfeti 
Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star: 

Come  and  worship,  :|: 
WorshipChrisLjthe  new  bor;:  Kiy.i:. 
4.  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending. 
Watching  long  in  hope  ant?  1 


^iow^r  br°Ught-VUUr  Mak°r  SuJdcnlj  the  Lord  descending 

In  his  temple  shall  appear 


down  1 
8a  j ,  why  did  he  leave  your  regions 


Come  and  worship,  :'u: 


Why  forsake  hi.heavcnljrthroi.eI  I  WorshipChnst.the  new  horr.K  .. 
iXotes  melodious  •"• 


•\  11  the  cause:  Goodwill  toman. 


'5.    Sinners,  wrung  with  tn 
pentance, 

3    W.  this  offer'd  Saviour  needed,  Doorn'd  for  guilt  to  endlo 
Hence  wc  join  your  theme  with|justice  now  rt>Vokes  the  sei 
j  none  will  be  exceeded,  (joy,|  Mercy     ca!ls     you,— break     y 


While  we  laud  this  mystery. 
And  with  wonde: 
in carnal  p 


Come  and  worship,:)!;  (chains: 
\V4r9MpChrist,the  newborn  Knfr. 

J.  Afontri  . 


14 


INCARNATION 

41.  T.  11.  ,3.  See  the  8on  of  God  descend] 


At  the  time  by  him  directed, 

Thirty  years  on  earth  to  spend. 
As  a  man  despis'd,  rejected. 
As  a  victim  to  he  slain, 
His  love's  purpose  to  ohtain. 

4.  What  Fure  prophecies  foretold. 
And  mysterious  types  depicted, 
Sacred  covenants  of  old. 
Solemn  promises  predicted. 
All  was  made  Amen  and  Yea, 
On  that  great  eventful  day. 

5.  What  shall  I  now  give  to  thee  f 

1  the  heaven-horn  Prince  of|Take  ™  heart  as  a  thank-offering 
What  hast  thou  not  done  for  me. 
By  that  life  of  woe  and  suffering  ! 
This  restores  far  more  than  all 
I  had  lost  hv  Adam's  fall. 


HARK  !  the  herald  angels  sing: 
"(rlrv-y  to  the  now-horn  King, 
Glory  in  the  highest  heaven, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  man  forgiv'n." 
2,  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise; 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies: 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim : 
"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem!" 
:•.  yett'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see  ! 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleas'd  as  man  with  men  to  dwell, 
iur  Immanuel. 

4.  H 

peace ! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  his  wing* 

5.  La,  he  lays  his  glory  by: 
Bon  .  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth; 
Born,  to  give  them  second  birth 


WTho  made  both  earth  and  beavc 


|(54)  4:;.  t.  595 

i  REJOICE  in  Jesus'  birth. 
To  us  a  Son  is  given, 
6-   Sing  we  then,  with  angels  sing:  To  as  a  Child  is  born  on  eartl 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Glorj  in  the  highest  heaven, 
IVare  on  earth,  and  man  forgiv'n.' 
W    Pley'fl  Collection 

(620  12.  t.  8& 

TKULY.  that  eventful  day, 


"I 


2.  His  arm  supports  tho  sky. 

7ne  universe  sustains;     (high. 
The  Cod  supreme,  the  Lord   mosl 

The  King  Messiah  reigns. 


U  bf«n  the  God  of  our  salvation 

H<  Ipiess  in  a  manger  lay, 

Of  our  bins  laid  the  foundation; 

Centuries  bad  never  gain'd. 

W  Iiht  be  then  tor  man  obtain'd. 

2.   Scarce    had    Adam    fall  n    from 
l  race, 

I     p  iradiae  ensnared. 

When  with  parent's  tenderness 
( rod  his  will  to  save  declared  : 


13.  His  name,  his  nature  soar 
Beyond  the  angels'  ken, 

<  Vet  whom  the  angelic  hosts  adore, 
He  pleads  the  cause  of  men. 

14.  Our  Councellof  we  praise, 

Our  Advocate  above, 
'Who  daily   in  his  church  displays 
His  miracles  of  love. 

.").    The  mighty  God  is  he, 
Author  of  life  and  bliss. 


Should  not  such  great  mercy  movejThc  Father  of  eternity, 


All  to  praise,  adore,  and  love  7 


The  glorious  Prince  of  |^ar»\ 


OF  CHRrsT.  K£ 

:>:>.>  44.  t.  585.1(57.)  46.  t.585 

HEAR,  ye  sinners,  peace  and  par-  PKACK  on  earth,  heaven  is  pro- 
Freeh  ofler'd,  glad  receive;       (don  claiming: 

Nor  your  hearts  yet  longer  harden.  Peace,de*eendingfrow  above, (irnr. 
Hear  his  voice  and  ye  shall  live:      pcace,  good  will,  lost  man  reclaim- 
To  T.od  glory  in  the  highest,  tpcace  irom  (j^  God  wno  j,  jOV4.. 
Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men.         Peace  in  Jesus,  ;'|: 
£.   Meek   and    lowly  see   your   Sa-  Peace  that  never  shall  remove. 
Meet  returning  prodigals;       (viour|2#   Glory  to  our  great  Creator. 
He  receives  them  into  favour,  Glory  in  the  highest  strain: 
Therefore  come, 'tis  God  who  calls;  Glory  to  the  Mediator, 
Unto   us  a  Son  is  given,                    .Botn  from  an<rels  and  from  men 
I  i. to  us  a  ChUd  is  horn.  To  Iminanuel.  :||: 

3.  \ow    to   Bethlehem    we're    in-  All  the  glory  doth  pertain. 

Or  toCalvarwhim  toknow,  (  vited.      -  ^  ._  >} 

Hut  ere  long  we  shall  be  cited,        (  ')<S'  }  4'  ■  T-  LL 

When  the  trumpof  God  shall  blow  ,  MAKKRof  all   things,   Lord   our 
Tore  the  presence  of  his  glory,  God,  (hlood, 

As  the  judge  of  quick  and  death      Now    veifd    in    feeble    flesh   and 

4.  Then  on  clouds  in  glory  seated,  To  reconcile  and  set  us  free 
He'll  pronounce  their  final  doom,    From  endless  woe  and  misery;— 
Who,  while  here,  tho' oft  entreated.  '2.    What  heights,  what  depths  of 
Kor  Iminanuel  found  no  room:  love  divine 

Gracious  Saviour,  since  thou  call-  Fn  thy  blest  incarnation  shine:  (lays 
May  not  one  of  us  refuse.         (est.  Let  heaven  and  earth  unite   theii 

5.  May  we  all'  then   stand   before  Tfl  magnify  thy  boundless  grace. 

„.    thce'     .       .  .  :>!).)  48.  t.  14 

linen  unto  thee  without  loss. 

As  thv  saints,  who  here  adore  thee.  HOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
In  the  manger,  on  the  cross:  ()f  D«*M,«  ancient  tine: 

To  God  glory  in  the  highest,  His  naUlres  tvvo>  hls  person  one, 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men.         Mysterious  and  divine. 
W.  ^    45.  T.  1 6.1 2.  The  root  of  David,  here  we  j 

V\  ELCOME,     blessed     heavenly        And  offspring  are  the  same: 

stranger!  Eternity  and  time  arejom'd 

Open,  Holy  Ghost,  /nine  eyes.  In  our  Immanuel's  nanx 

Lead  me  to  my  Saviour's  manger.    „    n. 
Show  me  where  my  Jesus  lies.         ''l    ,3lest  he  that  comes  to  *«*** 

3.    0  most  Mighty,  ()  most  Holy,  Whh  peaceAil  nrws  from  hcav'n. 

bar  above  the  seraph  s  thought !  HiM*MlM  in  the  highest  strain 

ZlOll,  view  thy  King,  as  lowly  To  (;hrist  {hc  LoriJ  ^  ?lven 
\*  inspired  prophets  taught. 


I 


INOAKNATION 


(fit)  40.*         t.  14. 

BOTH  to  tie  seraph  and  the  worm 

God's  goodness  cloth  abound; 

He  calms  the  set,  calls  forth   tfcfe 

storm, 
And  fructifies  the  grotfcfcd* 
2    But  Yet  his  mercy  to  rtYan's  race 
More  rich(y  Was   display  VI; 
He  pitied  us  in  cUr  distress, 
And  there&rc  Mesh  was  made; — 
3,   That  \\.r  as  man  might  sympa- 
thise 
With  every  grief  we  feel, 
\nd  being  made  a  sacrifice. 
With  blood  our  pardon  seal. 

(64;)  #©.  T.  586. 

]  WILL  rejoice  in  God  my  Saviour, 
And  magnity  this  act  of  love; 
VtD  lost  in  wonder  at  his  favour, 
Which  made  him  leave  his  throne 

above, 
To  take  upon  him  human  nature. 
To  suffer  for  his   wretched    crea- 
ture, 
iure  anguish,  keenest  pain, 
4:id  death-pangs  to  sustain, 
My  soul  to  gain. 

Uenj.  Latrobe. 

(65.)  51.  t.  159. 

WISDOM  and  power  to  Christ  be- 
Who  left  his  glorious  throne;  (long, 
The  new,  the  blessed  gospel-song 
Is  due  to  him  alone; 
Join  all  on  earth  in  Jesus'  praise. 
Join  with  the  highest  seraph's  lays: 
To  us,  to  us  God's  Son  is  given, 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 


Perfect  blis-  and  jo\  unceasing, 
Deign    throughout    thr    ».  arth    to 

spread, 
By  th\   ho!\   incarnation. 
Life,  and  death  our  guilt  remove. 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation. 
Bless  us  with  thy  heavenly  !<>%«•. 

(67.)  53.  t.  205. 

GRACIOUS  Saviour,   thov'd    b) 

love. 
Thou  the  lofty  heavens  didst  bow. 
Thou     didst      leave     thy     throne 

above, 
With  lost  man  to  dwell  below; 
Here  among  us  thou  wilt  be. 
We  rejoice  alone  in  thee. 
Here  thy  name  we  will  record, 
0  Irnmanuel,  our  Lord. 


(68.) 


54. 


v.  24H. 


52. 


t.  1(17. 


C66.) 

COME,  thou  universal  blessing, 
Hum,  the  woman's  promts VI  tk  a 


WITH  awe  and  deeply  bowM. 
We  praise  :{j:  the  incarnate  ifO*\, 
Who  took  our  flesh  and  blood; 
Unto  the  child  at  Bethlehem. 
Whose  birth  the  angelic  ohoirs  pro- 
claim, 
We  our  thank-offerings  hring. 
And  grateful  sing 
Praises  to  our  heavenly  King. 

(69.)  55.*  t.  80. 

TO  God  our  lmmanuel,  made  riesh 

as  we  are, 
Our    Friend,  our    Redeemer,  and 

Brother  most  in 
Be  honour  and  glory  :    L*  t   with 

one  accord 
All  people  say,  Amen  !  Givi  praise 

to  the  Lord. 


17 


IV.  THE  NAME  OF  JESUS,  AND    HIS   WALK  ON  EARTH. 

7".  T.  146.  5.  Our   glad   hosannas,  Prince  of 


LORD  Jesus,  when  I  trace, 

Thee  as  the  great  Creator, 
With  fear  I  hide  my  face  ; 

But  when  in  human  nature 
1  sec  thy  deep  distress, 

And  lowliness  of  heart, 
I  freeh   must  confess 

That  thou  my  brothei 

2.  Therefore  I'll  thee 

With  deep  humiliation, 
And  own  thee  evermore 

Lord  of  the  whole  creation  : 
But  thy  humanity. 

Thy  birth,  thy  life,  and  death 
Unite  my  soul  to  thee, 

Until  my  latest  breath. 


peace, 

il<  om€  sh  til  proclaim  : 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

;  ridge. 


5x 


T.  11. 


SWEETER  sounds    than    music 

knows 
Charm  me  in  Immanuel's  name ; 
AH  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 
To  his  birth,  in  I  cross,  jnd  shame. 


.)i  . 


HARK,  the  glad 

viour  con 

5  i viour  pron 
Let  e\cry  hear!  prepare   i  th 
And  everv  voice  a  song. 


2.   When  he  came  the  angels  sung, 
"Glory  be  to  God  on  high!" 

unloose,     my     stammering 
_rue, 
-Hio  should  louder  sing  than  I  ! 

]_j.    3.  Did  the  Lord  a  man  becom  . 

it  he  might  the  law  fulfil. 
Sa-  Ble  J  .i».d  suffer  in  my  room. 
;  And  canst  th  >u,  iu\  ton  ju  '.be  stilll 


4.  No,  1  must  m\   prai 
I Though    they  worthless    are    and 
For  shoul  i  f  refuse  to  sing,  | 

*2.  He  comes,  the  prison  -  Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ;     (le.t^e. 

The    gates    oi    l>rass    before    him  5-  °  "*>'  Saviour,  Shield,  and  bun, 

The  iron  fetters  yield.  (burst, shepherd,       Brother,       Husband, 

V  Friend, 

3.  He  comes,  trom  thickest  films  Ev'ry  precious  name  in 

of  vice,  I  v.  ....  without     • 

To   jlear  th  ■    a<  at  ■'.  r  J.  Newton. 

And   on    the    rye,  long  clos'd    in 
To  pour  (•♦■!•  (night.!(7l.)  59.  T.  14. 

4.  He  comes,  the  broken  he.jrt  to  Hi)V 

bind.  In  a  believers  «  ar  ;         founds 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure  ;  5alfl  his 

And,  with  the  rich  'race,  wo<.; 

To  bless  the  humble  poor.  ■•  In-  fesx 

4 


NAME  OF  JESUS. 


Then   will   we   sing    more    b? 
more  loud, 
And  Christ  shall  he  our  soi 

Cenuick. 

(72.)  61.  t.  14 

JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name. 
'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 
I  gladly  would  thy  praises  sound, 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2.  Yes,  thou  art  precious   to  my 
In  thee  is  all  my  trust ;  (soul. 
Jewels  to  me  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3.  O  may  thy  name  still  cheer  my 
heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  nohlest  halm  for  all  its  wounds 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

1, 


2.  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit 
whole. 

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

And  to  the  weary  rest. 

}.  Jesus,  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 
My  never  failing  Treasury,  fill'd 

With  boundless  stores  of  grace  : 

i.  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Saviour, 
Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my 

Accept  the  praise  I  bring.  (End, 

5.   Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 

I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

t>.  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  pro- 
claim 
With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 

And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

I    Now  ton. 

60.  t.  590. 

THOU  dear  Redeemer,  dying 
Lamb  ! 

We  love  to  hear  of  thee ; 
No  music  like  thy  charming  name. 

Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be: 
O  may  we  ever  hear  thy  voire  ! 

hi  mercy  to  us  speak  ; 
.i.      ill  our  priest  we.  will  rejoice, 

TflOU  great   Mclchizederk  ! 
I.    Our    JesUS    shall    be    still   our 
theme, 

While  ID  this  world  we  stay  ; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus'  lovely  name, 

When  all  thing!  else  decay  : 
When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud,  1 1.  Powerful  name  oflesus, 

With  all  its  favourM  throng,        In  heaven  nvered. 


Til  speak   the  honours  of  thy 

name, 

With  my  last  labouring  breath  ; 

When  speechless,  thou  shalt  be  my 

My  joy  in  life  and  death.      (hope, 

Doddridge 

(73.)  flfe  *  t.  58 

SACRED  name  of  Jesus, 
So  great  and  holy, 
That   all    our    tongues   can    never 
praise  thee  truly, 

'Fore  thee  we  bow. 

2.  Saving  name  of  Jesus, 
In  which  salvation        (and  nation. 
Ispreaclfd  to  every  kindred  tongue- 
Might  all  thee  kn<>u 

3,  Blessed  name  of  Jesus, 
How  etiicaeious  (serve  u>. 

.<\    to    §anctifV,   and   to   pre- 
Thee  we  adore. 


NAME  OF  JESUS.  W 

On  earth  bv  al!  believers  lov'd  and  Or    spends    the    night    in 


feared. 

Glory  to  thee. 

5.   Name  for  ever  sacred, 
For  ever  precious  : 
Let  all  within  us  echo  Jesus,  Jesus. 
For  evermore. 
Oennick. 


63. 


t.  119. 


(74.) 

JESUS'  name,  : 

Source  of  life  and  happu 

In  this  name  true  consolation 

.Mourning  sinners       ij  p. '--ess; 

Here  is  found   complete  salvation  : 

Blessed  Jesus,  we  thy  name   will 

All  our  days.  :||:  (praise 

2.  God  with  us, 
God  appears  in  human  frame  ; 
in  his  name  rejoice  with  gladness, 
Since  to  save  lost  man  he  came  : 
None  need  sink  in  hopeless  sadness, 
For  Immanuel  is  now  with  us. 
God  with  us.  :!j: 


64. 


T.  14. 


(76.) 

MY  God  a  man,  a  man  indeed, 
An  infant  weak  and  poor  ; 

Born  for  a  sinful  race  to  bleed. 
Salvation  to  procure  ! 

2.  Who  can  describe  the  loveliness, 
Which  was,  blest  Child,  in  thee  * 

Thy  whole  deportment  heavenly 
And  true  humility.  (grace 


prayer, 

And  offers  tears  and  cries. 
'5.  Again,  as  teacher  of  mankind 

I  see  my  humble  Lord  : 
How  cheerfully  was  he  inclin'd 

To  preach  the  saving  wore. 
'6.  To  comfort  men  was  his  delight. 

To  help  them  in  distr. 
'He  ready  was  by  day  and  night 

To  pardon,  heal,  and  bless. 

7.  Oft  was  he  hungry,  spent,  ano 

sad. 
In  his  own  world  a  g\ 
And  of  his  own  no  place  he  l 
His  weary  head  to  rest. 

8.  Ah,  might  my  heart  a  mir: 
Reflecting  Jesus'  grace, 

That  all  who  my  behaviour  see. 
May  some  resemblance  tract 

'9.  Grant  me  that  meek  and 
mind, 
Thou  hast  on  earth  display  *d, 
Which  in  thy  holy  life  I  rind, 
My  Pattern,  Lord  and  Head. 


(77. 


65. 


t.  168 


MAN  of  sorrows  and  acquainted 
With  our  griefs,  what  shall  w 
Never  language  yet  hath  painted 
All  the  woes  that  on  thee  lay  : 
Had  I  seen  thee  cloth'd  in  weakness, 
Bearing  our  reproach  and  sic  knesi 
To  attend  thee  day  and  night 
3.  According  to  the  appointed  plan,  Would  have  been  my  h. 


My  infant  Saviour  grew 
In  favour  both  with  God  and  man 
In  years  and  stature  too. 


2    O  that  to  this  heavenly  s; 
I  had  here  my  homage  pai< 

From  his  first  sigh  in  the  m 
4.    Often    oppress'd    with    human  'Fill  he  cried.  M  'Tis  Gniahed  :" 


care 
He  to  his  Father  sighs, 


That  lirst  sigh  had  consecrated 
Me  his  own;  and  I  had  waited 


20 


NAM?:  OF  JESUS. 


On  him  from  his  infancy 
In  a  constant  liturgy. 

3.  Walking,  speaking,  in  devotion, 
Far  to  fields  or  forests  stray 'd, 

I  had  watch'd  his  every  motion, 
And  my  Lord  my  pattern  made: 
More  have  angels  ne'er  desired, 
Than  on  him,  or  far  retired, 
Or  at  home,  awake,  asleep, 
Fix'd  their  wondering  eyes  to  keep. 

4.  Tell  me,  little  flock  beloved, 
Ye,  on  whom  shone  Jesus'  face, 
Whatwithin  y  our  souls  thenmoved. 
When  ye  felt  his  kind  embrace  1 

0  disciple,  once  most  blessed, 
Asa  bosom  friend  caressed, 
Say,  could  e'er  into  thy  mind 
Other  objects  entrance  rind  ? 

5.  Oft  to  prayer  by  night  retreated. 
£ee  him  from  all  search  withdrawn  ; 
Tearful  eyes  and  sighs  repeated 
Witness'd  still  the  morning  dawn  ; 
There,  where  he  made  intercession, 

1  had  pour'd  forth  my  confession, 
And  where  for  my  sins  he  wept, 
Praying,  I  the  watch  had  kept. 

6.  Should  I  thus  to  thee  have  cleaved 
'Midst   thy  poverty  and  woes. 

On  thee,  as  my  Lord,  believed, 
Or  perhaps  have  join'd  thy  foes'? 
Ah,  thy  mercy  I  had  spurned  ; 
But  thyself  my  heart  hast  turned  ; 
-\ow  thou  know'st,  beneath,  above, 
Nought  comparVl  with  thee  I  love. 


66. 


T.  11 


SEE,  my  soul,  God  ever  blesl 

In  the  flesh  made  manifest; 
Human  nature  he  assumes, 
He,  to  ransom  s;nn<  rs,  comes. 

2.   He  fulhTd  all  righteousness, 
Standing  in  the  sinner's  place  ; 


From  the  manger  to  the  cross 
All  he  did,  he  did  for  us  : — 

3.  All  our  woes  he  did  retrieve: 
He  expir'd  that  we  might  live  ; 
By  his  stripes  our  wounds  are  heal'd, 
By  his  blood  our  pardon's  seal'd. 

4.  Lord,  conform  us  to  thy  death. 
Raise  us  to  new  life  by  faith ; 
Through  thy  resurrection's  power, 
May  we  praise  thee  evermore. 

5.  Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts  ; 
Purify  our  inward  parts : 
Lord,  destroy  the  carnal  mind, 
That  in  thee  we  peace  may  find. 

6.  In  thy  righteousness  array 'd 
Let  us  triumph  and  be  glad  ; 
Let  us  walk  with  thee  in  white. 
Let  us  see  thy  face  in  light. 

W.  Hammond. 

(79.)  67.*  t.  14. 

IMMANUEL'S  meritorious  tears 
Assuage  our  ever)  pain;  (pray?rs, 

His     bitter    sufferings,    cries,    and 
Our  fav'rite  theme  remain. 

2.  When  Jesus'  suffering  life  we 

In  every  scene  we  find,     (trace, 
That  he  a  man  of  sorrows  was. 
Though  of  unspotted  mind. 

3.  All   they  who  weeping   now  go 
And  bear  the  precious  seed,  (forth, 

May  in  our  Saviour's  walk  on  eath 
Pattern  and  comfort  read. 

4.  O  'tis  the  greatest  happiness, 
When  of  his  peace  divine 

We  have  a  feeling,  and  he  suys, 
"  Fear  not,  for  thou  art  mine.'" 

5.  Our  thankful  tears  then  testitx 
That  Jesus  wept  for  us, 

And  we,  possessing  heavenly  joy, 
For  him  count  all  things  l< 


NAME   OF  JESUS. 


21 


6.  Yet  tear-  of  grief  ;tt  times  bedew 
Our  cheeks  while  here  we  Stay  ; 

When  we  in   heav'n  his  face  shall. 
He'll  wipe  all  tears  away,  (view. 


68. 


t.  14. 


0  MY  dear  Sa^  iour,wheri  thy  cares, 

Thy  toils  tor  me  I  read, 
My  eyes  run  o'er  with  grateful  tears, 
And  1  bow  down  my  head. 

2.  Thv  suffering  life  I  cannot  trace. 
Or  read  thy  sacred  word. 

But  Fin  o'ereome  with  thankfulness 
To  thee,  my  gracious  Lord. 

3.  What  am  I,  Lord,  that  thou  so 

much 
Should st  love  and  value  me  ! 
Vile  dust  am  I,  yet  thou  for  such 
Didst  hear  thy  misery. 

J.  Ccmiick. 

(81   l  69.  t.  22. 

MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 

1  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2.  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such 

thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 
I  would  transcribe  and  make  them 

mine. 

3.  Cold   mountains  and   the   mid- 

night air 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  thy  pray'r: 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4.  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;  let  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 
And  at  thy  right  hand  me  confess, 
Glad  in  thy  robe  of  righteousness. 

Isaac  Watt.-. 


(82.  To.  t.  79. 

THE  wise  men  from  the  East  ador'd 
The  infant  Jesus  as  their  Lord, 
Brought  gifts  to  him  their  King : 
Jesus,  grant  us  thy  light,  that  we 
The  way  may  find,  and  unto  thee. 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  a  tribute  bring. 

2.   May  Jesus  Christ,  the  spotles- 

Lamb, 
Who  to  the  temple  humbly  came 
The  legal  rights  to  pay, 
Subdue  our  proud  and  stubborn  will. 
That  we  his  precepts  may  fulfil, 
Whate'er  rebellious  nature  say. 

Ancient  Church. 

(83.)  71.  t.  14. 

O  SON  of  God  and  man,  receive 
This  humble  work  of  mine  ; 

Worth  to  my  meanest  labour  give. 
By  blessing  it  with  thine. 

2.  Servant  of  all,  to  toil  for  man 
Thou  didst  not,  Lord,  refuse  : 

Thy  majesty  did  not  disdain 
To  be  employ 'd  for  us. 

3.  In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do, 
Let  me  shew  forth  thy  praise  ; 

Thy  bright  example  still  pursue 
Through  all  my  future  day-. 

4.  By  faith  thro' outward  cares  I  go. 
From  all  distraction  free; 

My  hands  alone  engag'd  below, 
My  spirit  still  with  thee. 

5.  When  thou,  my  Saviour,  shalt 
Then  gladly  may  I  cry,   (appear. 

"The  work  thou   gavest  me  while 
Is  done. — to  thee  I  fly."     (here, 

12.  t.  14. 

IN  duties  and  in  sufferings  too. 
My  Lord  I  fain  would  trace  ; 


22 


SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  thy  grace. 

2.  Inflam'd  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  de- 
To  do  thy  Father's  will ;     (light, 

May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite, 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 


3.   Meekness,  humility,  and  love. 

Through  all  thy  conduct  shine  ; 
O  may  my  whole  deportment  prove, 

A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

Beddome. 


V.     THE  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH  OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


(85.) 


7° 

/o. 


T.  114 


WHAT   human   mind   can   trace 

the  condescension 
Of  our  almighty  Maker's  love  to 
man  1  (scan  ; 

No  angel  can  the  hidden  mystery 
Redeeming  love  is  past  our  compre- 
hension ;  (prove 
Yet  by  the  Spirit's  teaching  we  can 
From  Jesus'  agony,  that  God  is 
love. 

2.    Pursue,    my    soul,    the    sacred 

meditation,  (God; 

And  view  the  agonizing  Lamh  of 

Behold    him    how'd    beneath    the 

ponderous  load        (salvation  ; 

<  >f  all  thy   sins,  to    purchase    thy 

Me    riseth    with    a   heart-affecting 

look,  (Kedron's  hrook. 

\nd    with    his    followers    passeth 

A.    My   spirit    now    with    solemn, 

deep  devotion 
Doth  follow  Jesus  to  Gethsemanc; 
There  lie  on  my  account  doth  weep 

and  pray,  (potion  ; 

O'ercome  with  horror  at  the  bitter 
Yet    to   his    Father's   will   he  is  re- 

si^u'd  :  (mind. 

Grant  me,  dear  Jesus,  thy  obedient 


|4.     I    see    my    Saviour    kneeling, 

groaning,  weeping ; 
He  prostrates  on  the  ground  and 

prays  for  me,  (agony  ; 

Yea,  trembling    wrestleth     in    an 
And  while  his  sad  disciples  all  are 

sleeping,  (are  drown'd, 

His  soul  in  grief,  his  eyes  in  tears 
His  sweat  as  drops  of  blood  falls  to 

the  ground. 

5.  By  all   thy  grief,  thy  tears   and 

supplication, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  bitter  agony, 
O  grant  that  I  may  love  thee  ar- 
dently ;  (consolation ; 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  life  and 
Whene'er   temptation   would   my 

soul  !><  (Olivet. 

I'll    pray    to    thee,    and    think  of 

.1.  Swertner. 


(86.)  74.  r.79. 

BEHOLD,  how  in  Gethsemane 

The  incarnate  God   doth  sweat  for 
Till  drops  of  blood  tall  down;  (thee, 
For  thee    the    Lord    lies   prostrate 
there,  (prayer, 

Bear   hie  thrice-utter'd    mournful 
Murk  every  dolorous  sigh  and  groan. 

2.  I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze; 

Here  I'll  abide,  and  melt,  and  iraze  ; 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 

Tis  God's  beloved  Son.  Might  I  for  thy  soul's  agony, 

How  heavy  is  the  weight  he  bears;  When  wrestling  with  death  bitterly. 
His  soul  is  fill'd   with    grief   and  Lord,  as  thy  trophy  be  displayed, 
fears,  Gr 

Lo,  now  the  bitter  cup  comes  on.    \  --        T    5^   Qr  go 

3.  Lord,  dost   thou   sutler  thus  foriEDEN,  from  each  flowery  bed. 
Dost  thou  endure  such  misery,  (me!  Did     for    man     short     sweetness 
To  give  me  life  and  peace  ?  breathe  ; 

Then  will  I  henceforth  ne'er  forget,  Soon,  by  Satan's  counsel  led, 
That  thou  didst  on  Mount  Olivet     Man  wrought  sin,  and  sin  wrought 
By  prayers  and  tears  gain  my  re-  But  of  life  the  healing  tree  (death, 
'ease.  M.  Taylor.  J  Grows  in  rich  Gethsemane. 

(87.)  To.      T.  96,  or  90.  j 2.  Here's  my  claim,  and  here  alone. 

OFTEN  I  call  to  mind  the  place     *one  a  Saviour  more  can  need  ; 
Gethsemane,  to  which  the  Lamb,    ^ecds  ot  righteousness  I  ve  none. 
Who  lov'd  to  be  in  loneliness,  J*of  not  one  good  work  to  plead  : 

With  his  disciples  often  came:        .£ot  a  gl""Pse  oi  hope  for  me. 
Where,  out  of  boundless  love  toj0nIy  m  Gethsemane. 
He  wrestled  in  an  agony.         (me,j 


2.  There,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 

he  said: 
1  My  soul  is  sorrowful  to  death  ;" 
And  suffering  freely  in  my  stead, 
He  drank  the  bitter  cup  of  wrath  : 
Xow  on    his  knees,  then    on    his 
face, 


(91.) 


78. 


Hart 

t.  185 


MY  Redeemer,  overwhelmed  with 
Went  to  Olivet  for  me ;  (anguish. 
There  he  kneels,  his    heart    doth 

heave  and  languish 
In  a  bitter  agony  ;  (senses, 

(and  prays.  ;pear  and  horror  seize  his  soul  and 
Ho  weeps,  and  sweats,  and  bleeds,  Tor  the  hour  of  (]arkness  now 
3.  So  loved  me  the  eternal  God,  commences: 

That  he  became  the  Son  of  man,     Ah,  how  doth  he  weep  and  groan. 
And  took  my  sins'  prodigious  load  ;  "" 
My  soul,  admire  his  gracious  plan : 
Thy  stripes,  thy  guilt  and  curse  he 
bore; 


Believe,  and  thankfully  adore. 

J.  Cennick. 


76.: 


r.99. 


(88.) 

MOST  awful  sight!  my  heart  doth 

break ; 
Oh,  it  can  ne'er  my  mind  forsake, 
How   thou  for  me  hast   wept  and 

prayed  ; 


For  rebellious  man  to  atone. 

sacred  soul  op- 


2.  How   is  Jesus 

pressed 
With  our  sins'  prodigious  load. 
Tho'  an  angel    comforts    the  dis- 
tressed, 
Weak,  and  fainting  Lamb  of  God, 
Yet,  what  trembling  seizeth  him 
all  over,  (visage  cover. 

Tears,  and  sweat,  and   blood    his 
And  in  drops  full  to  the  ground, 
While  his  heart  in  grief  is  drov 


u 


SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


3.  Stripes  and  cruel  mockeries  he 

endured, 
Meek  and  patient,  in  our  stead  ; 
How  are  Jesus'  gracious  eyes  ob- 
scured ; 
View  his  wounded  back  and  head  : 
He,  whom  thorns  and  scourges  la- 
cerated, (created; 
Is  the  Lord,  who  all  things  hath 
Ah,  his  sufferings,  pain,  and  woe 
Make  my.  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow. 

4.  See  him  bear  his  cross  in  deep 

affliction 
On  his  sore  and  wounded  back, 
Led  to  Calvary  for  crucifixion, 
Where  his  limbs  they  stretch  and 

rack ;  (slaughter. 

As  a  lamb  he's  led  unto  the 
And    his  soul  is  poured  out   like 

water ; 
Vinegar  and  gall  he  tastes, 
While  his  suffering  body  wastes. 

5.  Now  behold  him  weeping,  bleed- 

ing, crying, 
'Midst  two  thieves  upon  the  cross  : 
Lo,  he  bows  his  sacred  head,  and 
Life  eternal  gains  for  us:    (dying, 
Lord,    afford    us    all    thy    Spirit's 

unction,  (punction  ; 

To  consider  this  with  heart's  corn- 
Might  our  words  and  actions  prove 
That  we  know  thy  dying  love. 

6.  Ourcnraptur'd  hearts  shall  ne'er 

be  weary 

On  our  dying  Lord  to  gaze  ; 

At  his  cross  in  faith  we  wish  to 
tarry. 

There  shall  be  our  hiding-place  ; 

May  his  dying  look  remain  en- 
graven (and  heaven 

On  our    hearts;    for  pardon,   life, 

Our  Redeemer  then  ptocnr'd 

When  be  death  for  us  endur'd. 


7.  Therefore  all  his  agony  and  pas- 
And  his  sin-atoning  death,  (sion. 
Shall  remain  thro'  grace  our  faith's 

foundation, 
,  While  we  draw  our  vital  breath  : 
Thus  shall  neither  honor,  wealth, 
nor  pleasures  ;  (surcs  ; 

Rob  our  souls  of  everlasting  trea- 
Jesus.  both  by  day  and  night. 
Shall  remain  our  sole  delight. 
j8.  Could  we  tune  our  hearts  and 

voices  higher 
Than  man's  most  exalted  lays, 
Yet,  till  join'd  to  the  celestial  choir. 
Cold  would    prove    our    warmest 
praise :  (hension. 

Jesus'  love  exceeds  all  coinpre- 
i  But  our  love  to  him  we  scarce  dare 

mention  ; 
!  We  may  weep  beneath  his  cross, 
'  But  he  wept  and  bled  for  us. 

9.  O  delightful  theme,  past  all  ex- 
pression, 

"  Thy  Redeemer  died  for  thee  :" 
Ah,  this  prompts  my  deepest  ado- 
ration, 
i  When  I  hear,  "  He  died  for  me  :" 
!  Might  my  thoughts,  my  words  and 
whole  behaviour,      (Saviour ; 
i  Prove  that  I  believe  in  Christ  my 
Yea,  my  love  to  Jesus  show 
His  to  me  in  all  T  do. 

10.  Lamb  of  God,  thou  shalt  remain 
for  ever 

Of  our  songs  the  only  theme  : 
For  thy  boundless  love,  thy  grace 

and  favour, 
We  will  praise  thy  saving  name  : 
That   for   our   transgressions   thou 

wast  wounded,  (sounded, 

Shall   by    us    in   nobler  strains   be 

When  we,  perfected  in  love, 

Once  shall  join  the  church  above. 

Chr.  R,  v.  Zinzrmlorf. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


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T.  151. 


(92.)  T9.* 

THOl*  souitc  of  my  salvation. 

Thou  conqueror  of  my  death. 
Who  didst  as  my  oblation 

In  torments  yield  thy  breath; 
Who  bar'st  the  dreadful  sentence 

Due  to  our  guilty  race, 
To  screen  my  soul  from  vengeance; 

Accept  my  thanks  and  praise. 

2.  I'll  go  with  thee,  my  Saviour, 
Up  to  Mount  Calvary  ; 

And  view  with  spirit's  fervour 
All  thou  hast  done  for  me  : 

Thus  with  intense  devotion 
I  follow  thee  each  step, 

While  tender  love's  emotion 
Makes  heart  and  eyes  to  weep. 

3.  I  see  my  Saviour  languish 
In  sad  Gethsemane, 

Till  through  his  pores  in  anguish 
Great  blood-drops  force  theirway: 

The  load  which  him  oppresses, 
I,  I  deserve  to  feel ; 

The  bloody  sweat  of  Jesus 

Doth  soul  and  body  heal. 

1.  _M\  Saviour  was  betrayed, 

Reproach  and  pain  to  meet; 
My  sms  the  Lord  conveyed 

'Fore  Pilate's  judgment  seat : — 
These,  these  did  him  deliver 

Into  the  foe's  dire  hand  ; 
I  should  have  felt  for  ever 

The  pangs  my  Lord  sustain'd. 

5.  Behold  the  man,  he  beareth 

God's  wrath  and  curse  for  us  : 
A  crown  of  thorns  lie  weareth, 

For  us  endures  the  cross: 
There,  to  complete  his  p.ission, 

His  sorrows,  pain,  and  woe, 
His  blood  for  our  salvation 

In  copious  streams  doth  now. 


;6.  Thou  for  thy  foes  cntreatcst ; 

Lord  Jesus,  who  was  I  ? 
Thy  friends  thou  not  forgettest : 

Turn,  IiOrd,  to  me  thine  eye : 
|  Thy  mouth  now  grace  declareth 

To  the  repenting  thief; 
My  guilty  soul  this  cheereth  ; 

Of  sinners  I  am  chief. 

!7.  In  anguish  thou  complainest. 

"  My  God  forsaketh  me  ;" 
i"I  thirst,"  thou  then  exclaimest. 

Yet  none  refresheth  thee  : 
Thy  passion  being  ended 

Thou  criest.  "  'Tis  finished  ; 
"My  spirit  be  commended 

«  To  God  :"— -Twas  finished. 

8.  My  heart  with  love  is  glowing, 
I  see  my  Saviour  die ; 

His  head  I  see  him  bowing. 
This  brought  me  endless  joy  : 

He  gave  his  soul  an  offering 
For  sin,  that  I  might  live  ; 

He  sav'd  me  by  his  suffering. 
To  him  myself  I  give. 

9.  Thou  God  of  my  salvation. 
In  whom  I  trust  by  faith, 

Who  hast  for  my  transgression 
Lain  in  the  dust  of  death  ; 

I  place  upon  thy  merit 

While  here  my  confidence  : 

And  will  commend  my  spirit 
To  thee,  when  I  go  hence. 

10.  Lord,  grant  me  thy  salvation 
And  peace  divine,  I  pray, 

While  under  tribulation 

On  earth  below  I  stay  ; 
Till  I  shall  stand  before  thee, 

And  for  redeeming  grace, 
i  With  all  the  saints  in  glory. 
My  Hallelujah  raise. 

yv'obeser  &  v.  Bruiningk- 


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(93.)        80.*    t.  594  or  184. 

WITH  my  sins'  heavy  load  op- 
In  spirit  I  mySaviour  view, (pressed, 
I  see  him  mourning  and  distressed, 
While  floods  of  tears  his  cheeks 

bedew : 
To  change  my  sorrow  into  gladness, 
His  sweat  was  mix'd  with  blood, 

and  he, 
Fill'd  with  unutterable  sadness, 
Trembled  and  agoniz'd  for  me. 

2.0'erwhelm'd  with  grief  and  rack'd 

with  torment, 
He's  pain'd  in  every  weary  limb ; 
They  that  should  watch  with  him 

lie  dormant, 
An  angel  comes  to  comfort  him  : 

0  how  heart-piercingly  he  prayed, 
When  he  his  Father  did  accost, 
To  have  the  bitter  cup  delayed ; 
Here  is  my  soul  in  wonder  lost. 

3.  I  see  his  countenance  defiled, 
His  hands  by  ruffians  rudely  bound; 

1  see  him  buffeted,  reviled, 

His  head  with  thorns  in  mockery 

crown'd  ; 
Thus  to  the  multitude  displayed, 
His  back  with  cruel  scourges  torn, 
A  reed  he  beareth,  is  arrayed 
In  purple,  and  then  hail'd  in  scorn. 

4.  Fainting    beneath    the    cross's 

burden, 
He  enters  on  his  dolorous  road ; 
For  us  to  purchase  peace  and  par- 
don, 
\  forehand  feels  the  wrath  of  God. 
I  see  him  now  in  sore  affliction 
Ascend  the  brow  of  Calvary; 
Tis  here  I  view  his  crucifixion, 
Thereby  it  was  he  saved  me. 

5.  I  see  his  hands  and  leet  extended 
Upon  the  cross  in  keenest  smart  ; 


He  bows    his  head,  the  conflict's 

ended  ; 
I  see  the  spear  transfix  his  heart : 
Thus  closed  he  his  bitter  passion, 
Expiring  on  the  accursed  tree  ; 
Then  horror  seiz'd  the  whole  crea- 
tion, (me. 
But  streams  of  grace    came  over 

6.  The  thought  of  blood  and  water 

bursting  (heart; 

From  God,  my  rock,o'ercomes  my 
I  for  that  living  flood  am  thirsting, 
O  may  it  stream  thro'  every  part : 
Lord,  for  thy  love  with  adoration 
I'll  thank  and  laud  thee  all  my  days, 
Long  as  I  live  shall  each  pulsation 
And  every  breath  declare  thy  praise. 

7.  This  awful,  blessed  meditation 
Oft  fiills  my  soul  with  conscious 

shame, 
That  Jesus  died  for  my  salvation, 
Who  to  his  mercy  had  no  claim  : 
How  poor  I  am,  how  void  of  glory, 
Thou,  Lord,  know'st  best ;  but  yet 

when  I,  (thee, 

With  all  my  ailments,  come  before 
My  suit  is  granted  presently. 

8.  Thou,  Jesus,  art  my   God  and 

Saviour,  (power; 

Thee    will    I    serve    with    all    my 
On  thee  I'll  meditate  for  ever, 
And  for  thy  goodness  thee  adore : 
Thy  dying  love  hath  captivated 
My  heart,  and  now  my  chief  delight, 
Until  to  heaven  I  am  translated, 
Is  to  enjoy  thee  day  and  night. 

Chr.  R.  v.  Zinzerulorf. 

(94.)  81.  t.  167. 

GREAT  High-priest,  we  view  thee 

stooping 
With  our  names  upon  thy  bre;ist, 
In  the  garden,  groaning,  drooping, 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


To  the  ground  with  horrors  press'd  : 
Angels  saw,struck  with  amazement. 
Their  Creator  suffer  thus  ;  (ment, 
We  arc  fill'd  with  deep  abase- 
Since  we  know  'twas  done  for  us. 

2.  Jesus,  to  thy  garden  lead  us, 
To  behold  thy  bloody  sweat ;    (us, 
Tho'  thou  from  the  curse  hast  freed 
.May  we  ne'er  the  cost  forget  : 
Be  thy  groans  and  cries  rehearsed 
By  thy  Spirit  in  our  ears, 
Till  we,  viewing  whom  we  pierced. 
Melt  in  penitential  tears. 

3.  On  the  cross  thy  body  broken 
Cancels  every  legal  charge; 
Pleading  this  authentic  token, 
Guilty  souls  are  set  at  large  ; 
All  is  finish'd,  truth  hath  said  it, 
Doubt  no  more,  believe  your  Lord  ; 
To  frail  reason  give  no  credit, 
You  have  his  unerring  word. 

4.  Lord,  we  fain  would  trust  thee 

solely, 
Twas  for  us  thy  blood  was  spilt; 
Suffering  Saviour,  take  as  wholly, 
Take  and  form  us  as  thou  wilt ; 
Thou  hast  born  the  dreadful  sen- 
tence, 
Pass'd  on  man's  devoted  race  : 
Grant  us  faith  and  true  repentance. 
They're   thy  gifts,    thou   God    of 
grace. 

J.  Hart 

(100.)  B2*  T.   151. 

0  HEAD  BO  full  of  bruises, 
So  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 

Midst  other  sore  abases 

Mock'd  with  b  crown  of  thorn; 

O  Head,  ere  now  surrounded 
With  brightest  majesty. 

In  death  now  bow'd  and  wounded  ; 
Saluted  be  by  me. 


]2.  I  give  thee  thanks  unfeigned, 

O  Jesus,  friend  in  need, 
For  what  thy  soul  sustained, 

When  thou  for  me  didst  bleed  : 
Grant  me  to  lean  unshaken 

Upon  thy  faithfulness, 
Until  I  hence  am  taken, 

To  see  thee  face  to  face. 

3.  Lord,  at  my  dissolution 
Do  not  from  me  depart ; 

Support  at  the  conclusion 
Of  life,  my  fainting  heart ; 

And  when  I  pine  and  languish. 
Sciz'd  with  death's  agony. 

()  by  thy  pain  and  anguish 
Set  me  at  liberty. 

4.  Lord,  grant  me  thy  protection. 
Remind  me  of  thy  death 

And  glorious  resurrection, 
When  I  resign  my  breath  : 

Ah  then,  though  I  be  dying 
Midst  sickness,  grief,  and  pain. 

I  shall  on  thee  relying, 
Eternal  life  obtain. 

P.  Gerhard  k  /.. 

(102.)  x.  79. 

O  WORLD,  see  thy  Creator 
Extended,  like  a  traitor, 

Upon  the  cross's  tree  ; 
Behold  him,  while  expiring, 
And  for  mankind  acquiring 

Thereby  life,  grace,  and  liberty. 

2.  Who  hath  thee  thus  abused, 
Dear  Lord,  and  so  much  bruised 

Thy  most  majestic  face  ? 
Thou  wast  no  sin's  transactor, 
Thou  wast  no  malefactor, 

Like  others  of  the  human  race. 

3.  I,  I  and  my  trangressions, 
Which  by  my  own  confessions 

Exceed  the  seashore  sands, 
These,  these  have  been  the  reason> 


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Of  thy  whole  hitter  seftBOH,  (hands. 
Of  all  thy  bruises,  stripes,  and 
1.  The  highest  obligations, 

Bind  me  through  all  life's  station-, 

To  express  my  thanks  to  thee  : 
Poor  tho'  I  am  and  feeble, 
As  far  as  I  am  able, 

I'll  yield  thee  service  willingly. 
5.  While  here  on  earth  I'm  living, 
[  have  nought  worth  the  giving 

To  thee  for  all  thy  pain; 
Yet  shall  thy  passion  ever. 
Till  soul  and  body  sever,       (main, 

Deep  in   my  heart  cngrav'd  re- 
P.  Gerhard. 


(103.)  84.*        t.  165. 

THOUSAND    times    by    me    be 
Jesus,  who  hast  loved  me,  (greeted. 
And  thyself  to  death  submitted 
For  my  treason  against  thee : 
Ah,  how  happy  do  I  feel, 
When  'fore  thee  I  humbly  kneel, 
At  the  cross  where  thou  expiredst, 
And  true  life  for  me  acquiredst. 

2.  Jesus,  thee  I  view  in  spirit, 
Cover'd     o'er     with     blood     and 

wounds  : 
Now  salvation  through  thy  merit 
For  my  sin-sick  soul  abounds: 
O  who  can,  thou   Prince  of  peace. 
Who  didst  thirst  for  our  release, 
Fully  fathom  all  that's  trcasurM 
In  thy  love's  design  urimeasurM. 

3.  Heal  me,  O  my  soul's  Physician, 
WhcrcsoYr  I'm  sick  or  sad  ; 
All  the  woes  of  my  condition 
By  thy  halm  be   now  allay'd  ; 
H<-al      the      hints      which      Adam 

wrought, 
<  )r  Which  on  myself  I've  brought ; 
If  thy  blood  me  only  cover, 
My  distress  will  soon  be  o\er. 


1 4.  On   my   heart  thy   wounds   for 
•  Be  inscrib'd  indelibly, 

That  I  ne'er  forget,  dear  Saviour. 
i  What  thou  hast  eudur d  for  me  : 

Thou'rt  indeed  my  highest  good. 

End  of  all  solicitude; 

Let  me,  at  thy  feet  abased, 
J  Be  to  taste  thy  friendship  raised. 

1 5.  With  the  deepest  adoration 
!  Humbly  at  thy  feet  I  lie  ; 

And  with  fervent  supplication 

Unto  thee  for  succour  cry  ; 

My  petition  kindly  hear  ; 

Say  in  answer  to  my  prayer,  (ness 

';  I  will  change  thy  grief  and  sad- 

Into  comfort,  joy  and  gladness." 

6.  Jesus,  at  my  dissolution 

Take  my  longing  soul  to  thee  ; 

Let  thy  wounds  at  the  conclusion 
'  Of  this  life  my  refuge  be: 

When  in  death  I  close   mine  eyes, 

Let  me  wake  in  paradise, 

A  nd  in  endless  bliss  and  glory  (thee. 

j  With  the  saints  in  heav'n    adore 

P,  (urhani. 

(104.)  (119.)      85.*         T.  168 
j  JESUS,  source  of  my  salvation, 
|  Conqueror  both  of  death  and  hell. 
Thou  who  didst,  as  my  oblation. 
Fee]  what  I  deservM  to  feel. 
Through  thy  sufferings,  death,  and 
1 1  eternal  life  inherit;  (merit, 

! Thousand,    thousand    thanks     to 
Dearest  Lord,  for  ever  be.       (thee# 
2.  Lord,  thy  deep  humiliation 
Paid  tor  my  presumptUOUS  pride  ; 
I  need  fear  no  condemnation, 
Since  for  sinners  thou  hast  died  : 
Thou   becam'ttt   a   curse,  dear   ^a- 

\iour. 
To  restore  me  to  (Jod's  favour  ; 

Thousand)  &c. 


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3.  Thou  hast  cancell'd  my  transgres- 
Jcsus,  by  thy  precious  blood  ;  (sion, 
May  I  find  therein  salvation. 
Happiness  and  peace  with  God  ; 
And  since  thou  for  sinners  suffer- 
ing (ing» 
On  the  cross  was  made  an  offer-. 
From  all  sin  deliver  me, 
That  I  wholly  thine  may  be. 

Homlmr.:  &  Rist 


86* 


r.  U55. 


(105.) 

CHRIST,  thy  wounds  and  bitter! 
passion.  (tomb, 

Bloody   sweat,    cross,    death,    and 
Be  my  daily  meditation. 
Till  I  to  thy  presence  come. 
When    a    sinful     thought     would 
Ready  to  seduce  my  heart,     (start, 
Thy  sore  pain  effectually 
Me  forbid  with  sin  to  dally. 

2.  Would    the    world    with    gay 

allurement 
Draw  me  to  its  own  broad  way  ; 
Let  me  think  upon  thy  torment, 
And  the  load  which  on  thee  lay  : 
Sure  ttlfl  sweat  and  precious  blood 
Of  the  dying  Lamb  of  God 
(Jan  arm  me  on  each  occasion, 
To  oppose  the  infatuation. 

3.  Lord,  in  every  sore  oppression, 
Let  thy  wounds  be  my  relief; 
When  I  seek  thy  intercession, 
Add  new  strength  to  my  belief: 
Ah,  the  feeling  of  thj  peace 
Sets  my  troubled  heart  at  ease. 
And  affords  a  demonstration 

Of  thv  love  and  my  salvation. 

4.  All  my  hope  and  consolation 
Christ,  is  in  thy  bitter  death ; 
At  the  hour  of  expiration, 
Lord,  receive  my  dying  breath  : 
Most  of  all.  when  I  go  in-nee, 


Let  this  be  my  confidence, 
That  thy  deep  humiliation 
Has  procured  my  salvation. 

J.  Heerniann. 

(107.)  87.*        t.  167. 

0  THE  love  wherewith  I'm  loved. 
Source  of  all  my  happiness  ; 
Thou,  O  Love,  by  mercy  moved, 
Tak'st  upon  thee  my  distress  : 
As  a  lamb  led  to  the  slaughter 
Goest  to  the  cross's  tree,      (water, 
SeaA'st    thy  love  with    blood    and 
Bear'st  the  world's  iniquity. 

2.  Love,  so  strikingly  displayed 
In  thy  tears  and  bloody  sweat  : 
Love,  by  sinful  men  betrayed, 
Dragg'd  before  the  judgment-seat  : 
Love,  who  for  my  soul's  salvation 
Willingly  didst  shed  thy  blood. 
Thro'  thy  death  and  bitter  passion 

1  am  reconciled  to  God. 

3.  Love,  who  hast  for  me  endured 
Death  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
And  eternal  bliss  procured, 

Fill  ray  soul  with  love  to  thee: 
Lord,  how  hast  thou  captivated 
My  else  cold  and  lifeless  heart  : 
Let  me,  till  to  heaven  translated, 
Never  more  from  thee  depart. 

J.  Augcluc. 


(111.) 


88. 


t.  168. 


O  BEHOLD  your  Saviour  wound- 
Hanging  on  the  accursed  cross;  (ed, 
None  hath  e'er  the  love  expounded, 
Our  Redeemer  show'd  to  us: 
Hear  him  at  his  crucifixion 
Pray  fur  foes,  midst  keen  affliction, 
."Them  forgive;  they  do  not  know, 
'Heavenly  Father,  what  they  do." 
2.   At  his  cross's  foot  now  tarry, 
View  his  languid,  marred  face, 


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Mark  his  care  for  John  and  Mary; 
To  the  thief  he  offers  grace  ; 
Ah,  he  thirsts  with  love  unshaken  ; 
•'God,  why  hast  thou  me  forsaken?" 
And,  "'Tis  finish'd,"  Jesus  cries, 
Yields  his  spirit,  droops,  and  dies. 
J.  Swertner. 

112.)  89.*        t.  168. 

SING  with  awe  in  strains  melodi- 
ous, 
Sing  with  awe  :  Behold  the  man  ; 
Yea,  repeat  in  tones  harmonious, 
Ah!  behold,  behold  the  man. 
On  thy  dying  look,  dear  Saviour, 
I  will  fix  my  eyes  for  ever : 
I  am  never  tir'd  to  gaze 
At  thy  lovely,  bleeding  face. 

2.  Oh,  this  makes  me  think  with 

sighing, 
I'm  the  cause  :   Behold  the  man  ! 
But  his  love  which  I'm  enjoying, 
Comforts  me  :   Behold  the  man  ! 
Ah,  that  cruelly  abused  (ed, 

Countenance,  so  marr'd  and  bruis- 
Makes  my  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow, 
Till  to  him  I've  leave  to  go. 

3.  Wounded  head,  back  plough'd 

with  furrows, 
Visage  marr'd  :  Behold  the  man  ! 
Eyes  how  dim,  how  full  of  sorrows, 
Sunk  with  grief:  Behold  the  man  ! 
Lamb  of  God,  led  to  the  slaughter, 
Melted,  poured  out  like  water; 
Should  not  love  my  heart  inflame, 
Viewing    thee,    thou    slaughtered 

Lamb. 

114.)      90.*   t.  594,  or  L84. 

ONE  view,  Lord  Jesus,  of  thy  pas- 
sion 
Will  make  the  fainting  spirit  glad; 
This  yields  us  solid  consolation, 


]  When    thy  dear    blood,  so  freely 
shed,  (body ; 

Pervades  and  heals  both  soul  and 
When  thou    dost  give  to  us  thy 
peace,  (ready 

Ah,  then    our    arms  of  faith    are 
Thy  cross,  O  Jesus,  to  embrace. 

2.  No  drop  of  blood  thou  deem'dst 
too  precious, 

To  shed  for  sinn££s  vile  like  me  : 
O  that  thy  fire*of  love,  dear  Jesus. 
Inflam'd  my  heart  with  love  to  thee  ; 
May  thy  atoning  death  and  pas- 
Thy  agony  and  bitter  pain,  (sion. 
Until  my  final  consummation, 
Deep  in  my  heart  engrav'd  remain. 

3.  O  might  I  live  in  the  enjoyment 
Of    all    my    Lord    for    me     hath 

gain'd  ;  (ment. 

Might    this  be  daily  my  employ- 
To  muse  on    what    his  soul  sus- 

tain'd  :  (graven 

O   may  his    hands,    whereon    en- 
My  poor  and  worthless  name  doth 

stand, 
Support  me,  till  I  in  the  haven 
Of  endless  joy  shall  safelv  land. 

C.  K.  v.  z 

T.  14. 


91.* 


(115.) 

MY  life-supplying  element 

Is  Jesus'  blood  and  death  : 
My  soul  is  eagerly  intent 

To  live  therein  by  faith. 
2.  Lord  Jesus,  who  is  like  to  thee  ! 

O  might  I  night  and  day 
In  spirit  upon  Calvary, 

That  scene  of  suifering,  stay. 
S.  How  highly  favour'd  had  I  been, 

Had  I  with  John  stood   by. 
And  my  beloved  Saviour  seen. 

For  my  redemption  die. 


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•2.   With  God  my  habitation 
Upon  Mount  Calvary 

I'll  fix  without  cessation  : 
Here  it  is  good  to  be  : 

Thus  from  my  Saviour's  death 
i  Deriving  life  by  faith, 

Of  heaven  I  have  a  foretaste. 

Until  my  latest  breath. 

6.  When  I  depart,  my  latest  breathj  (118.)  94.*  T.  151. 

To  thee,  Lord,  shall  ascend,  HERE  am  I  Washing,  weeping, 

As  a  thank-orVering  for  thy  death;       \  breeze  of  heavenly  bliss 


4.  Beholding  with  deep  reverence, 
Thy  side  for  me  then  pierced, 

With  what  emotion  had  I  thence 
Seen  blood  and  water  burst. 

5.  O  might  thy  dying  love  divine 
Become  to  me  more  clear, 

And  smile  in  every  smile  of  mine 
And  flow  in  every  tear. 


Thus,  blest  my  race  will  end. 

C.  R.  v.  Z. 


jFrom  Jesus'  cross  perceiving. 

Rejoicing  that  I'm  his  ; 
X.  14.  To  him  what  shall  I  render, 

My  grateful  heart  to  show  T 
Did  but  my  love  more  tender. 

More  ardent  for  him  glow. 
2.  My  Saviour's  death  and  passion, 

His  anguish,  grief,  and  pain, 
Until  my  consummation 

My  favourite  theme  remain  ; 
Himself  hath  sanctified 

The  grave,  my  resting  place, 


92. 

FOR  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

l  Hose  to  thy  pierced  side  ; 
This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea. 

For  me  the  Saviour  died. 
•Z.  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin  ! 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 

And  cleanse,  and  keep  me  clean 
1.  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  And  since  for  me  he  died, 


thine  own  ; 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art : 

Wash  me.  but  not  my  feet  alone. 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4.  The  atonement  of  thv  blood  ap 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve;  (ply.j  ^  whaton.  9J™*  ™**™* 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

Weftley'e  Collection 

(117.)  3      T.B.p.  114. 

THE  slaughtered    Lamb,  my  Sa- 
Remains  my  sole  delight,  (viour, 
My  favourite  theme  for  ever. 


I  shall  lie  down  in  peace. 

(121.)  95*  t.  '22. 

ROUND  Tabor   heavenly  glories 
shone, 


i  What  signalized  Mount  Calvary, 
i  Calls  forth  my  praise  : — 'twas  done 
for  me.  /. 

582 


M\  object  day  and  night ; 
The  incense  of  bis  prayers, 

His  cries  and  bitter  tears. 
For  me  to  God  ascendeth; 

My  mournful  cry  he  hears. 


(122.)  96  x 

WAS  ever  grief  like  thine, 
Jesus,  thou  man  of  woe  ? 
!The  visage  and  the  form  divine. 
Why  was  it  marred  so  7 
Thai  man,  by  thee  restord, 
God's  image  might  n  _ 

And,  by  the  sorrows  of  his  Lord, 
In  joys  eternal  n 


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(123.)  97.*  t.  14 

SE  E,  world,  upon  the  shameful  tree 
Thy  Maker  sinks  in  death;  (thee. 

Cover'd  with  stripes  and  wounds  for 
Thy  Saviour  yields  his  breath. 

2.  Behold  the  streams  of  sacred 

blood, 
From  hands,  and  feet,  and  side  ; 
What  hath  drawn  forth  this  copious 

flood, 
And  swell'd  this  flowing  tide? 

3.  My  sins,  as    numerous  as  the 

sands 

Upon  the  ocean's  shore,  (hands, 

Have  been    the  cruel,   murderous 

That  wounded  thee  so  sore. 

4.  Thy  wondrous  love  to  evidence 
Thou  wouldst  my  surety  be : 

Thyself  wouldst  pay  my  debt  im- 
Thereby  to  set  me  free,  (mense 

5.  Thou  art  destruction  to  the 
Death's  enemy  severe  ;       grave 

That  each,  in  bondage  as  its  slave 
Might  now  be  sav'd  from  fear. 

6.  My  debt  to  thee,  God,  who  art 

love, 
Weak  words  can  ne'er  express ; 
I  cannot  here,  if  there  above, 
Return  due  thankfulness. 

7.  Grant  me  the  grace  while  I  am 
Since  I  can  nothing  give,  (here, 

Thy  sufferings  in  my  heart  to  bear, 
And  by  thy  death  to  live. 

(124.)  98.  t.  L4, 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  the  world, 
imbru'd  with  sweat  and  gore, 
Expiring  on  tin-  accursed  cross, 
Where  be  our  sorrows  bores 
'2.  Companion  for  man's  fallen  race, 
Hrought  down  God's  only  Son, 


To  veil  in  flesh  his  radiant  face, 
And  for  our  sins  atone. 

3.  Who  can  to  love  his  name  for- 
Thatof  his  sufFeriugs  hears,   (bear 
And  finds  the  ransom  of  his  soul 
Was  blood  as  well  as  tears  I 

4.  When  earth  and  hell's  malicious 
Encompass'd  thee  around,  (powers 
Thy  sacred  blood,  O  Son  of  God, 
Stream'd  forth  from  every  wound  : 

5.  Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  thy 

cheeks 
And  trembling  lips  were  spread  ; 
Till  light  forsook  thy  dying  eyes. 
And  life  thy  drooping  head. 

6.  Joy  for  thy  torments  we  receive. 
Life  in  thy  death  have  found  ; 
For  the  reproaches  of  thy  cross 
Shall  be  with  glory  crown'd. 

7.  May  we  a  grateful  sense  retain 
Of  thy  redeeming  love  : 

And  live  below  like  those  that  hope 
To  live  with  thee  above. 

(125.)  t.  J  4. 

ALAS,  aiid  did  my  Saviour  bleed. 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ! 
Would  he  devote  his  ssojed  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

Was  it  for  crimes   that  1  had 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  !    (done. 
Amazing  pity,  grace  unknown, 
\nd  love  beyond  degree. 
3.   W^eil  might  the  sun  in  darkness 
And  shut  his  glories  in,  (hide 

\\  hen  tin-  almighty  Maker  died. 
An  offering  lor  my  sin, 
■>.  Thus  ruighj  I  hide  m\  blushing 

While  Jesus'  crOSS appears;  (luce. 
Dissolve,  m  v  heart,  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt,  my  eyes,  in    i 

Watts. 


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126.)  100.         r.22. 

WHEN  I  by  faith  my  Saviour  see 
Expiring  on  the  cross  for  me, 
Satan  and  sin  no  more  can  move, 
For  I  am  fill'd  with  Jesus'  love. 

2.  His  thorns  and  nails  pierce  thro' 

my  heart, 
In  every  groan  I  hear  a  part;  (eyes; 
1  view  his  wounds  with  streaming 
But  see.  he  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

3.  Come,  sinners,  view  the  Lamb 

of  God,  (blood, 

Wounded,  and  dead,  and  bath'd  in 
Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 
The  well  ot  endless  life  is  here. 
\.  Here    I    forget    my    cares    and 

pains  ; 
1  drink,  yet  still  my  thirst  remains  ; 
Only  the  fountain-head  above 
Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of  love. 

5.  O  that  I  thus  could  always  feel  ; 
Lord,  more  and  more  thy  love  re- 
veal :  (proclaim 

Then  my   glad  tongue  shall  loudi 
The  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

6.  Thy  name  dispels  my  guilt  and 

fear.  (ear  ; 

Revives  my  heart  and  charms  mine 

Affords  a  balm  for  every  wound, 

And  Satan  trembles  at  the  sound. 

J.  Newton. 


3.  All  righteousness  did  he  fulfil, 

No  sin  did  ever  know  : 
He  never  thought  nor  acted  ill  ; 
Why  was  he  wounded  so  ! 

4.  Alas,   we  own    with   conscious 

shame, 
While  we  behold  his  cross. 
Our  sins  have  slain  the    guiltless 
He  suffer'd  all  for  us.       (Lamb, 

5.  But  hence  our  confidence  begins; 
For  we  may  boldly  say, 

That  thus,  by  bearing  all  our  sins, 
He  took  them  all  away. 

6.  Our  God  is  fully  reconciled, 
His  justice  satisfied  ; 

Each  sinner  may  become  his  child, 
Since  Jesus  bled  and  died. 

7.  Come  then,   ye   needy   sinners, 

come  ; 
If  ye  accept,  he'll  give  ; 
O  suffer  him  to  lead  you  home  ; 
Whoever  will,  mav  live. 

il.  Taylor. 


102 


•>•> 


101. 


t.  14. 


(137 

BEHOLD  the  loving  Son  of  God 

Btvetoh'd  out  upon  th*  tree  ; 
Behold  him  shed  his  precious  blood 

And  die  for  you  and  me 
2.  Why  i*  his  body  raek'd  with  pains, 

And  wrung  with  keenest  smart  ! 
Why  flows  the  blood   from   all   his 
veins. 

Why  torn  with  grief  his  heart  ? 

5 


(128.) 

THERE  hangs  the  Saviour  of  man- 
kind. 
His  visage  ma-rr'd,  his  head  reclin'd.. 
His  bleeding  hands, hisbleedn.  ,r  feet 
Declare  his  love  divinely  great. 

2.Thethieves,expiringoneacl.  side, 
Proclaim  the  crimes  for  which  they 

died  :  (done  ? 

But  what,  dear  Saviour,  hast  thou 
Thou  diedst  for  sin.  but  not  thine 

own. 

:>.    Jesus,  and  didst  thou  bleed  tor 

0  great.  O  boundless  mystery'  (mel 

1  bow  my  head  in  deep  amaze, 
And  silently  adore  thy  g 


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(129.)  103.  t.  582.i 

GO  forth  in  spirit,  go 

To  Calvary's  holy  mount ; 
See  there  thy  friend  between  two; 
thieves, 

Suffering  on  thy  account. 

2.  Fall  at  his  cross's  foot, 

And  say,  "  My  God  and  Lord, 
Here  let  me  dwell,  and  view  those 
wounds, 
Which  life  for  me  procur'd." 

3.  Fix  on  that  face  thine  eye  ; 
Why  dost  thou  backward  shrink? 

What  a  base  rebel  thou  hast  been! 
To  Christ,  thou  now  dost  think.' 

i .  Fear  not ;  for  this  is  he 
Who  always  loves  us  first, 

And  with  white  robes  of  righteous- 
Delights  to  deck  the  worst,  (ness 

5.  Or  art  thou  at  a  loss 
What  thou  to  him  shalt  say  ? 

Be  but  sincere,  and  all  thy  case 
Just  as  it  is  display. 

6.  His  blood  thy  cause  will  plead, 
Thy  plaintive  cry  he'll  hear, 

Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down, 
And  grant  thee  all  thy  prayer. 
Greening. 

(130.)  104.  t.  14. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree ; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 

To  bleed  and  die  for  thee. 
t.  Hark  how  he  groans,  while  na- 
ture shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ; 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 

The  solid  marbles  rend. 
a.  'Tis  done,  the  previous  rantom'sj 
paid  ; 
•  *Tis  finish'. I."  Jesus  err  i 


Behold  he  bows  his  sacred  head. 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 

4.  Salvation  thus  did  he  obtain  ; 

O  mystery  divine  ! 
O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love  like  thine. 

Charles  Wesley 


(131.) 


105. 


T 


29 


THE  cross,  the  cross,  O  that's  my 

gain; 
Because  on  that  the  Lamb  was  slain; 
'Twas  there  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
'T  was  there  my  Saviour  for  me  died. 

2.  The  stony  heart  dissolves  in  tears 
When  to  our  view  the  cross  appears; 
Christ's  dying  love,  when  truly  felt. 
The  vilest,  hardest  heart  doth  melt. 

3.  Here  will  I  stay,  and  gaze  awhile 
Upon  the  friend  of  sinners  vile  ; 
Abas'd  I  view  what  I  have  done 
To  God's  eternal,  gracious  Son. 

4.  Here  I  behold,  as  in  a  glass, 
God's  glory,  with  unveiled  face  ; 
And  by  beholding,  I  shall  be 
Made  like  to  him  who  loved  me. 

5.  Here  is  an  ensign  on  a  hill, 
Come  hither,  sinners,  look  your  fill ; 
To  look  aside  is  pain  and  loss ; 

I  glory  only  in  the  cross. 

6.  Here  doth  the  Lordof  life  proclaim 
To  all  the  world  his  saving  name  : 
Repenting  souls,  in  him  believe  ; 
Ye  wounded,  look  on  him  and  live. 

7.  No  flaming  sword  doth  guard  the 

place,  (grace ; 

The  cross  of  Christ  proclaims  free 

All  pilgrims  who  would  heaven  win. 
By  Jesus'  cross  must  enter  in. 

Mrs.  Taylor 


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35 


(132.)         1*6.      t.  96  or  90. 
O  LOVE  divine,  what  hast  thou 

done ; 
The  incarnate  God  hath  died  for  me, 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son 
Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree  : 
The  incarnate  God  for  me  hath  died; 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

2.  Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by, 
The  bleeding    Prince  of  life  and 

peace  ;  (die, 

Come,  see,  ye  worms,  your  Maker 
And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Come,  feel  with  me  his  blood  ap- 
plied : 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified  : — 

3.  Is  crucified  for  me  and  you, 
To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God  ; 
Believe,  believe  the  record  true. 
Ye  all  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side  : 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

4.  Then  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross, 
And     gladly    catch     the     healing 

stream, 
All  things  for  him  account  but  loss, 
And  all  give  up  our  hearts  to  him  : 
()  may  we  nothing  know  beside 
The  Lamb  of  God  as  crucified. 

C.  Wesley. 


107. 


t.  11. 


LET  me  dwell  on  Golgotha, 
Weep  and  love  my  life  away  ; 
While  I  see  him  on  the  tree 
Weep,  and  bleed,  and  die  for  me. 
'2.    That    deal    blood,  for    sinners 
►Shows  my  sin  in  all  its  gruill ;  (spilt, 
Ah,  my  soul,  he  bore  thy  load; 
Thou  hast  slain  the  Lamb  of  God. 
3.    Hark,  his  dying  word:  "  For- 
Father.  let  the  sinner  live  :     (give, 


Sinner,  wipe  thy  tears  away, 
I  thy  ransom  freely  pay." 

4.  While  I  hear  this  grace  reveal'd, 
And  obtain  my  pardon  seal'd, 

All  my  soft  affections  move, 
Waken'd  by  the  force  of  love. 

5.  Farewell,  worrd,  thy  gold  is  dross, 
Now  I  see  the  blood-stain'd  cross  : 
Jesus  died  to  set  me  free 

From  the  law,  and  sin,  and  thee. 

6.  He  has  dearly  bought  my  soul : 
Lord,  accept  and  claim  the  whole  ; 
To  thy  will  I  all  resign, 

Now  no  more  my  own,  but  thine. 
J.  Newton. 

(135.)  108.         t.  166. 

WHEN    I    survey  the  wondrous 

cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
;My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
I  And    pour    contempt  on    all    my 
pride :  (boast 

Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should 
i  In  aught  beside  my  ransom-price  ; 
All  the  vain  things  which  charm'd 

me  most 
For  Christ  I  freely  sacrifice. 
2.  See  from   his  head,  his  hands. 

his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
!  Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 
WTere  the  whole   realm   of  nature 

mine 
iThat  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

(13ft.)  109.         r.  184. 

FOR  our  transgressions  thou  wast 

wounded,  (laid  ; 

Our  sins,  O  Lord,  on    thee  were 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


Thy  sufferings,  O  what  love  un-, 

bounded, 
For  guilty  man  the  debt  have  paid :  I 
With  humble  thanks  we  now  adore  I 

thee; 
Thy  cross  our  glory  shall  remain  ; 
Yet  oft  asham'd  we  weep  before 

thee, 
That  we  by  sin  the  Lord  have  slain. 

(138.)  110.*  T.  151. 

THY  blood,  so  dear  and  precious, 

Love  made  thee  shed  for  me  ; 
O  may  I  now,  dear  Jesus, 

Love  thee  most  fervently  : 
May  the  divine  impression 

Of  thy  atoning  death, 
And  all  thy  bitter  passion,  (breath. 

Ne'er     leave     me     while     I've 
Practorius 

(139.)       ill.*     t.  b.  p.  113. 

'TIS  finish'd  now, 
Salvation's  finish'd  now  ; 
Redeemed  sinners,  bow, 
Adore,  and  wonder, 
That  earth  and  heaven's  Founder 
Now  sinks  in  death.  :||: 

2.  Look  up  and  see, 

By  faith  look  up  and  see, 
His  hoart  was  pierc'd  for  thee  ; 
The  Rock  of  ages, 
Whose  stream  thy  thirst  assuages 
Was  rent  for  thee   :||: 

3.  The  precious  flood 
Of  water  and  of  blood, 
Of  sin-atoning  blood, 
Now  freely  floweth, 

On  him,  who  Jesus  knoweth 

As  Lord- and  God.  :||: 

4.  We  are  redeem'd, 
Redeemed  to  endless  hliss, 
I  )ur  souls  rejoice  at  this  ; 


With  hearts  enlarged 

We  see  our  debt  discharged, 

Our  ransom  paid.  :||: 
5.  O  sing  again, 
Sing  still  in  higher  strain 
Unto  the  Lamb  once  slain  ; 
Bring  for  salvation 
Praise,  thanks,  and  adoration, 

Hallelujah.  :|: 

(140.)  112.  T.  14. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with 

blood, 

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

2.  The  dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash'd  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  E'er  since  by  faith  I   saw  the 

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

4.  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 

When  this  poor  lisping,  stammer- 
ing tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

5.  Lord,  I  believe  thou   hast   pre- 
Unworthy  tho'  I  be,  (par'd 

For    me  a  blood-bought,    free    re- 
A  golden  harp  for  me.       (ward, 

(>.   *Tis  strung,  and   tuned  for  end- 
less years. 
And  form'd  by  power  divine, 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  thine. 

<\  n  per. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


A7 


113.      t.  581  or  88. 

GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 
Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 
•2.   Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 
View  the  Lord  ©f  life  arraign'd; 
O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  his  soul  sustain'd  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3.  Calvary's  mournful   mountain 
There,  adoring  at  his  feet,    (climb  , 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 

"  It  is  finish'd  !"  hear  him  cry  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4.  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 
Where    they    laid    his    breathless 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom,     (clay  ; 
Who  hath  taken  him  away  1 
Christ    is    ris'n — He    meets    our 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise,    (eyes ; 

J.  Montgomery. 

(143.)  114.*         t.  185. 

UNTO  Jesus'  cross  I'm  now  re- 
tiring, 

There  my  Saviour's  pierced  feet, 

(Dying  love  a  grateful  sense  in- 
spiring,) 

Bath'd  in  tears  I  humbly  greet: 

Might  I  never  lose  this  blest  sensa- 
tion, 

But  in  spirit  fix  my  happy  station 

On  those  heights  so  dear  to  me, 

Golgotha,  Gethsemane. 

2.  Might  thy  dying  love,  dear  suf- 
fering Saviour, 

Which  subdu'd  my  stubborn  heart. 


Me  constrain,  and  rule  my  whole 

behaviour, 
Till  I  from  this  world  depart  : 
Thus  my  mortal  body  I  shall  nour- 
ish, (cherish, 
And  as  thine  with  holy  reverence 
Earnestly  intent  to  bear 
More  of  thy  blest  image  here. 

3.  With  a  mind  from  earthly  cares 

divested, 
Let  me  dwell  by  day  and  night, 
WThere    the    body  of  my  Saviour 

rested  : 

Here  I  find  supreme  delight ; 
Here  'tis  good  for  me  with    par- 

don'd  Mary 
At  his  sepulchre  in  faith  to  tarry ; 
Thus  in  blessed  fellowship 
With  my  Lord  I  wake  and  sleep. 
C.  R.  v.  Z 

(144.)  115.*        t.  208. 

HAPPY  meditation 

On  my  Saviour's  passion, 

On  his  death  and  grave ; 
O  the  feeling  blessed 
Cannot  be  expressed 

Which  at  times  I  have. 
When  I  Christ  in  spirit  view, 
In  his  suffering  scenes  revising 
My  Lord  agonizing. 

2.  All  the  pains  and  sorrows 
He  endured  for  us  ; 

All  the  tears  he  shed, 
When  he  in  the  garden, 
Bearing  our  sin's  burden, 

In  soul's  anguish  pray'd  ; 
j  Yea,  each  scene  of  suffering  love 
[Raises  in  me  an  emotion 
Of  intense  devotion. 

3.  Lamb  of  God,  thus  dearest 
iThou  to  me  appearest ; 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


O  might  I  each  breath 
Spend,  while  here  I'm  living, 
In  praise  and  thanksgiving 

For  thy  wounds  and  death ; 
Till  I,  for  thy  dying  love, 
Shall  with  all  the  saints  in  glory 
Praise,  thank  and  adore  thee. 

C.  R.  v.  Z. 

(145.)       116.      t.  581  or  83. 

MET  around  the  sacred  tomb. 
Friends  of  Jesus,  why  those  tears  1 
Midst  this  sad  sepulchral  gloom 
Shall  your  faith  give  way  to  fears  1 
He  will  soon,  ev'n  as  he  said, 
Rise  triumphant  from  the  dead. 

2.  Hidden  from  all  ages  past 
Was  the  cross's  mystery, 
Doubts  awhile  a  veil  had  cast 
O'er  that  first  dear  family ; 
Till  they  saw  him  and  believ'd 
And  as  Lord  and  God  received. 

3.  Now  with  tears  of  love  and  joy 
We  remember  all  his  pain, 
Sighs  and  groans,  and  dying  cry  ; 
For  the  Lamb  for  us  was  slain, 
And  from  death  our  souls  to  save, 
Once  for  us  lay  in  the  grave. 

4.  Hither,  sinners,  all  repair, 
And  with  Jesus  Christ  be  dead  ; 
All  are  safe  from  Satan's  snare, 
Who  to  Jesus'  tomb  have  fled ; 
Here  the  weary  and  oppress'd 
Find  a  never  ending  rest. 

5.  Wounded  Saviour,  full  of  grace, 
Hast  thou  sufTer'd  thus  for  me  ? 
Ah,  I  hide  my  blushing  face; 
How  have  I  requited  thee  1 
Should  I  not  with  ardor  burn 
Some  love's  token  to  return  ! 

6.  But  alas,  the  spark  how  small ; 
Scarcely  seen  at  all  to  glow, 
Lord,  thou  know'st  how  short  1  fall, 


And  my  growth  in  grace  how  slow; 
Yet,  when  to  thy  cross  I  fly, 
Soon  all  strange  affections  die. 

7.  In  thy  death  is  all  my  trust, 
I  have  thee  my  refuge  made  : 
And  when  once  consigned  to  dust, 
In  the  tomb  my  body's  laid, 
Then  with  saved  souls  above 

I  will  praise  thy  dying  love. 

8.  But  while  here  I'm  left  behind. 
Burden'd  with  infirmity, 

May  I  health  and  comfort  find. 
Visiting  Gethsemane, 
Calvary,  and  Joseph's  tomb, 
Till  my  sabbath's  also  come. 

C.  I.  Latrobe. 


117. 


x.  114. 


(146.) 

NOW  haste,  my  soul,  with  awe 

and  deep  devotion 
To  Joseph's  tomb,  thy  Saviour   to 

behold,  (and  cold  : 

Laid  in  the  dust,  his  body  pale 
Ah,  in  thy  stead  he  drank  death's 

bitter  potion  :  (and  slain. 

He  as  a  Lamb  was  wounded,  bruis'd 
For  thee  eternal  happiness  to  gain. 

2.  For  worthless  me,    (O  godlike 

condescension !)  (sphere. 

The  Maker  of  Creation's  boundless 
Whom   all  celestial   hosts  as  Lord 

revere,  (comprehension, 

Whose  power  divine  is  past  their 
Became  a  man,  my  guilty  soul  to 

save,  (grave. 

And  rests  from  labour  in  the  silent 

3.  Here  is  the  place  where  weary 

souls  may  turn  ; 
Tho'  near  the  dead,  death  can  no 

power  assume. 
For  life,   eternal   life,   rests   in   the 

tomb  ; 


OF  JESUS  CHRiST. 


ijotne.  then, my  pardon' d  soul,  with 

humble  Mary  (sleep : 

Behold  thy  wearied  Master  sweetly 

Admire  his  matchless  love.,  adore, 

and  weep. 

4.  Here  will  I  stay,  engaged   in 

contemplation  (death : 

On    my    Redeemer's    agony    and 
This    shall    increase  and  fix    my 
wavering  faith  (tion ; 

In  him,  the  finisher  of  my  salva- 
Vea,  in  my  soul  and  body  mortify 
The  sins  which  did  my  Jesus  cru- 
cify. 

5.  Thou  Lord  of  life,  fix  thou  my 

soul  and  senses  (heart: 

On  thee,  the  dearest  object  of  my 
That,  when  from  this  vain  world  I 

shall  depart,  (commences. 
And  when  the  awful  scene  of  death 
I  may  resign  my  spirit  unto  thee, 
And  in  thy  presence  live  eternally. 

6.  Meanwhile  I'll  love  and  thank, 

without  cessation, 
Thee,  my  Redeemer,  who  my  soul 

hast  bought,  (mercy  sought : 
\nd  me,  a  wandering  sheep,  in 
Accept  my  tears,  my  prayer,  and 

adoration  :  (sign  ; 

To  thee  my  life,  my  all  I  now  re- 
J n  life  and  death,  O  keep  me  ever 

thine*  ertner. 

(147.)  118.        jc.208 

NOW  will  I,  like  Mary, 
My  best  spices  carry 

To  my  Saviour's  tomb  ; 
ril  behold  his  body 
Mangled,  pale  and  bloody  ; 

Now  my  sabbath's  come : 
But  alas, — what  spices  has 
My  pour  heart. save  tears  and  crying, 

Heart-felt  throbs  and  sighing. 


1 2.  Lamb  of  God,  m}   6 
Thou  shalt  be  for  ever 

My  most  favourite  theme  : 
And  for  thy  atonement 
Might  I  every  moment 

Praise  thy  saving  name  : 
Constantly — thy  passion  be, 
Till  my  final  consummation, 

My  heart's  meditation. 

Cennick  <t  S  « 

(149.)  119,         T.lia 

LAMB,  once  slain,  :||: 
My  Redeemer,  while  I  view 
Thee  by  faith,  Vm  lost  in  wonder; 
Grateful  tears  my  cheeks  bedew  ; 
Blessed  Saviour,  when  I  ponder 
On  the  cause  of  all  thy  grief  and 
Melts  my  heart.  :(]:       (smart. 
2.       Holy  Lord,  :  || : 

By  thy  body  given  to  death, 
Mortify  my  sinful  nature 

Till  I  yield  my  dying  breath : 
Ah.  protect  thy  feeble  creatine  ; 
Grant  that   I,  by  nothing    drawn 
Thine  abide.  ;|i:  (aside, 

(150.)         120.     t,  b.  p.  114 
BELOVED,  white  and  ruddy, 

Of  thousands  none  so  tair  ; 
I  with  thy  wounded  body 

.No  beauty  can  compan 
Here  to  thy  care  consigned. 
Within  thy  tomb  enshrined, 

Might  but  my  body  lie; 

To  thee  my  soul  would  fly, 
2.   But  while  on  earth  I  tarry. 

Wrapt  in  this  mortal  rest, 
Make  it  thy  sanctuary. 

Thy  form  be  there  imj 
Admit  no  strange  affections, 
Hut.  midst  all  imperfec -»i< 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH  OF  CHRIST. 


May  in  my  looks  be  seen 
That  I  with  God  have  been. 

3.  In  this  sepulchral  Eden 
The  tree  of  life  I've  found. 

Here  is  my  treasure  hidden. 

I  tread  on  hallow'd  ground  ; 
Ye  sick,  ye  faint  and  weary, 
Howe'er  your  ailments  vary, 

Creep  hither,  and  make  sure 

Of  a  most  perfect  cure. 

4.  Here  lies  in  death's  embraces, 
My  bridegroom,  Lord,  and  God  : 

With  awe  my  soul  retraces, 
The  dark  and  dolorous  road, 

That  leads  to  this  last  station  ; 

Here  in  sweet  meditation 
I'll  dwell  by  day  and  night. 
Till  faith  is  chang'd  to  sight. 

(151.)  121.  T.45. 

WEEP,  Zion,  weep, — in  death's 
deep  sleep 

Your  King  his  head  has  bowed; 
Closed  are  those  lips,  whence  late 

Truth  and  mercy  flowed. 
t.  In  strains  of  woe — our  songs  shall 
flow, 

What  love  is  here  displayed  ; 
^ee  God's  dear  and  only  Son 

To  a  tomb  conveyed. 

A.  Yet,  O  rejoice — with  heart  and 
voice, 

Soon  will  he  rise  most  glorious; 
And  at  the  right  hand  of  God 

Beat  himself  victorious. 

(152)  122,  T.  167. 

LORD  of  life!  now  sweetly  slumber, 

With  the  dead  awhile  B  guest  ; 
After  torments  without  number. 
Glorious  is  thy  hard-eam'd  real : 
the  dreadful  conflict's  ended  ; 


By  thy  sufferings  thou  hast  won; 
Now  o'er  all  thy  power's  extended, 

Ev'n  my  heart  O  claim  thy  own. 
2.  O  what  love  is  here  displayed  ! 

Sec  the  Father's  only  Son 
To  the  silent  tomb  conveyed  ; 

Ah  my  soul  what  hast  thou  done! 
Yet,  while  I,  my  sins  bewailing, 

Own  that  they  his  blood  have  spilt. 
May  that  blood,  for  me  prevailing. 

Wash  away  my  sin  and  guilt. 
3    Here  my  Sabbath  is  completed. 

Here  my  soul  enjoys  sweet  peace; 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  seated, 

Here  I  taste  true  happiness ; 
I  adore  my  paschal  offering, 

I  adore  God's  counsel  deep, 
I  adore  my  Jesus  suffering, 

And,  while  I  adore  him,  weep. 

(153.)  123.*         T.  185. 

WrHEN  I  visit  Jesus' grave  in  spirit. 
It  is  never  done  in  vain  ;    (merit 

Since  'tis  only  from  his  death  and 
I  can  life  and  strength  obtain; 

Jesus'  cross,  his  last  hours  in   his 
passion,  (piration, 

Jesus'  stripes,  his  wounds,  and  ox- 
Jesus'  body  and  his  blood. 
Shall  remain  my  highest  good. 
ciir.  R,  t.  Zinsefedorl 

(154.)  124.  T.  205. 

RESTING  iu  the  silent  grave. 
Spent  with  torments,  pangs,  and 
cries, 
See  the  Lord  God,  Strang  tosmYC  , 
Him  whose  thunders  shake   the 
skies  : 
'Twas  for  me  he  groan'd,  he  hied. 
And  was  number'd  with  the  dead  . 
Sacred  body,  with  amaze 
Thankfully  on  thee  I  gaze. 
(ii 


RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 


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(155.)  125.  T.  11. 

Go,  my  soul,  go  every  day 

To  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay  ; 

Be  with  him  my  members  dead, 

Be  his  sepulchre  my  bed. 

2.   Boldest  foes  dare  never  come 

Near  mj  Saviour's  sacred  tomb; 

Evil  never  can  molest 

Those  who  near  his  body  rest. 

W<  rthington. 

(156.)  126.-         t.  519. 

MOST  holy  Lord  and  God, 
Holy,  almighty  God, 


Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour, 

Thou  eternal  God  ; 
Grant  that  we  may  never 
Lose  the  comforts  from  thy  death  : 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord. 

S.   Most  holy  Lord  and  God, 

Holy,  almighty  God, 

Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour, 

Thou  eternal  God  ; 
Bless  thy  congregation         (blood  : 
Through  thy  sufferings,  death,  and 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord. 


VI.  RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST  FROM  THE  GRAVE. 


(157.)  127.-         t.  132. 

CHRIST    Jesus,   once    to    death 

abas'd 
To  cancel  our  transgression. 
Has  gain'd  for  us,  by  being  rais'd, 
Eternal  life's  possession  ; 

this  should  prompt  us  to  re- 
(and  voice, 
And   praise  the   Lord    with   heart 
In  singing  Hallelujah. 

2.  How  great  and  wondrous  was 

the  strife, 
Life  was  by  death  assailed  ; 
But  Jesus  Christ,  the  Prince  of  life, 
O'er  sin  and  death  prevailed  ; 
He  triumph'd  over  them  in  death. 
And  we  are  conquerors  too  by  faith 
In  him  our  ris<>n  Saviour. 

3.  I'h is  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath 
What  lively  hope  it  raises  !  (made; 
Let  heavm  rejoice,  let  earth  be 
And  join  to  sing  his  praises;  (glad, 
For  Christ,  our  everlasting  light, 


Dispels  the  clouds  of  sin's  dark  night 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness. 

Lather 

(158.)  128.*         t.  590. 

SING  Hallelujah,  Christ  doth  live. 
And  peace  on  earth  restore  ;  (give. 
Come,  ransom'd  souls,  and  glory 
Sing,  worship,  and  adore  : 
With  grateful  hearts  to  him  we  pa\ 
Our  thanks  in  humble  wise  : 
Who  aught  unto  our  charge  can 
'Tis  Cod  that  justifies.  (lay  7 

2.  Who  can  condemn,  since  Christ 
And  ever  lives  to  God  ;  (was  dead. 
Now  our  whole  debt  is  fully  paid. 
He  saves  us  bv  his  blood  :  (heaver 
The  ransom'd  hosts  in  earth  and 
Thro'  countless  choirs  proclaim  : 

u  He  hath  redeem'd  us  ;  praise  be 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb."    (gW'n, 

3.  God  rais'd  him  up.  when  he  for 
Had  freely  tasted  death,  (all 


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And  thus  redeem 'd  us    from    the 
On  this  we  ground  our  faith :  (fall ; 
For  God,  well-pleas'd,  that  sacrifice 
Declar'd,  in  sovereign  grace, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom-price 
For  Adam's  fallen  race. 

4.  The  God  of  peace  to  guilty  man 
Doth  pardoning  grace  afford,  [again 
Since  from  the  dead  he  brought 
Our  Shepherd,  Head,  and  Lord  ; 
That  Shepherd  who  did  freely  bleed 
Lost  Sinners  to  restore  ; 

Who  died,  but  now  is  ris'n  indeed, 
And  lives  for  evermore. 

5.  The  God  of  mercies  let  us 
Who  saveth  fallen  men,  (praise, 
That  by  his  power,  which  Christ 
He  us  begets  again  (did  raise, 
Unto  a  lively  confidence, 

That  we  for  Jesus'  sake 
Shall  of  that  blest  inheritance, 
Reserv'd  for  us,  partake. 

6.  His  resurrection's  power  divine, 
By  grace  on  us  bestowM. 
Renews  us,  that  we,  dead  to  sin, 
May  live  alone  to  God  : 

Thin  we,  supported  by  his  might, 
From  strength  to  strength  proceed  ; 
And,  walking  in  his  truth  and  light, 
Praise  him  in  word  and  deed. 

7.  In  all  we  do,  constrain'd  by  love, 
We'll  joy  to  him  afford, 

And  to  God's  will  obedient  prove 
Thro'  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
Sing  Hallelujah  and  adore 
On  earth  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Till  we  in  heaven  shall  evermore 
Exalt  his  name,  Amen. 


129. 


t.  590. 


(159.) 

RELIEVING    souls,    rejoice  and 
Your  risen  Saviour  see,     (sing, 


And  say,  "  O  death,  where  ifl  thy 
O  grave,  thy  victory  ?"    (sting  ? 

He  died  your  guilty  souls  to  save  ; 
And,  dying,  conquer'd  death  ; 

Was  buried  in  the  gloomy  grave, 
But  re-assum'd  his  breath. 

2.  Rejoice,  your  conquering  Saviour 
He  lives  to  die  no  more  ;  (lives. 

And  life  eternal  freely  gives, 
Since  he  our  sorrows  bore. 

To  all  who  their  lost  state  bewai!  : 
For  Jesus'  precious  blood 

Doth  for  each  contrite  soul  prevail 
Before  the  throne  of  God. 

3.  Sing  praises  to  our  risen  Lord  : 
Life,  immortality, 

And  lasting  bliss  are  now  restor'd 
For  all ;  for  you  and  me  : 

Believe  the  wondrous  deed,  my 
Adore  his  saving  name  ;     (soul, 

Rejoice,  ye  saints,  from  pole  to  pole 
His  love  and  power  proclaim. 

4.  The  Prince  of  glory  bow'd  his 
Expiring  on  the  cross  ;       (head, 

But  now  the  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed, 
Is  ris'n  and  lives  for  us ; 

Rejoice,  and  in  the  dust  adore 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  j 

He  liveth  now  and  evermore1. 
For  evermore  to  reign. 

(1G0.)  130.  r  22. 

REJOICE,  O  church,  the  6a>  ionr'i 

bride. 
All  grief  and  mourning  lay  aside  ; 
With  cheerful    hearts  and    voices 
The  resurrection  of  our  King,  (sing 

2.  He.  having  triumph'd  over  death, 

.\<>w  re-assumes  his  vital  breath  .* 

The  angels  wait  with  watchful 

And  j<>\   to  see  their  God  arise. 


OF  CHRIST. 


3.  Our  gracious  Saviour,  Head,  and ;      The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed: 
Lord.  (word;  He  truly  tasted  death 

Hath  well  perform'd   his  promis'd       For  wretched  fallen  man; 

And   now  would  have   his  church  In  hitter  pangs  resign  M  his  breat! 
rejoice  ; 

He  loves  to  hear  her  cheerful  voice. 


But  now  is  ris'n  again; 
3.  He  hath  himself  the  keys 

Of  death,  the  grave,  and"  hell: 
His  is  the  victory  and  praise, 

And  he  rules  all  things  well  : 
Death,  now  no  more  I  dread, 

But  cheerful  close  mine  e\>  -  . 
Death  is  a  sleep,  the  grave  a  bed : 

With  Jesus  I  shall  rise. 

Cenniek, 


T.  11. 


4.  Then  let   us  join  the  heavenly 

throng 
In  singing  that  eternal  song  : 
*•  Salvation  to  our  God  and  King, 
Whose  death  did  our  redemption 

bring." 

5.  Blessing  and  praise  we  give  to 

thee,  (free ; 

That  thou  from  death  hast  set  us  (162.)  132. 

Thy  resurrection  from  the  grave      QLORY  unto  Jesus  be, 
Shows  plainly,  thou  hast  power  to  From  the  curse  }lL>  ^  m  fi^. 

save-  All  our  guilt  on  him  was  laid. 

6    Thy  blood  shall  wash  our  gar-  He  the  ransom  fully  paid. 

ments  white,  (light,  ,.  . 

Then  we  with  all    the    saints  in  *'  ^ll  ^s  glorious  work  is  done  : 
Shall    jovful    meet  our  Lord  and  God  s  well  pleased  m  his  Son  ; 

Head .  (shed       or        rals        lm  *rom  tne  l'ea^  : 

We  know' for  us  thy  blood  was  Chriat  now  reigns  the  church'sHead. 
7.  Astonish'd,  at  thy  footstool  now,  3«  His  redeem'd  his  praise  show 
With  humble  gratitude  we  bow  :  torth, 

Thought  cannot  reach,  nor  tongue  Saints  above  and  saints  on  earth  : 

reveal,  (feel.  Angels  sing  around  the  throne, 

What  in  our  thankful  hearts  we  "Thou  art  worthy,  thou  alone." 

,  Ye  who  love  him.  cease  to  mourn. 


181. 


to.  Horn-. 


595. 


He  will  certainly  return; 
CHRISTIANS,  dismiss  your  fear;  All  his  saints  with  him  shall  reign  ; 

Let  hope  and  joy  succeed  ; 
The  joyful  news  with  gladness  hear, 

M  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed  :'" 


Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come.  Amen. 


The  promise  is  fulfill'd 
In  Christ  our  only  Head  ; 

Justice  with  mercy's  reconcil'd  ; 
He  lives  who  once  was  dead. 

2.  The  Lord  is  ris'n  again, 
Who  on  the  cross  did  bleed  ; 

He  lives  to  die  no  more,  Amen  ; 


(168.) 


138. 


t.  79. 


JESUS  who  died  the  world  to 
Revives,  and  rises  from  the  grave, 

By  his  almighty  power; 
From  sin  and  death  he  sets  us  free. 
He  captive  leads  captivity. 
He  lives  again,  to  die  no  more. 


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%,  Children  of  God,  look  up  ami  see 

Your  Saviour,  cloth'd  with  majesty, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  tomh  ; 

Cease,  cease  to  grieve,  cast  on  your 
fears, 

In   heaven  your  mansions  he  pre- 
pares, 

And  soon  will  come  to  take  you 
home. 

3.    His  church  is  still  his  joy  and 
crown, 

He  looks  with  love  and  pity  down 
On  her  he  did  redeem  : 

The  members  of   that  church  he 
knows, 

He  shares  their  joys  and  feels  their 
woes, 

And  they  shall  ever  reign  with  him. 
Hammond. 

(105.)  134.  t.  14. 

ON  this  glad  day  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  display 'd 
By  God,  the  eternal   Word,   than 
when 
This  universe  was  made. 
2.    He    rises,  who    mankind    has 
bought 
With  grief  and  pain  extreme  : 
'Twas  great  to  speak  the  world  from 
nought; 
'Twas  greater  to  redeem. 

W. 

(166,.)         185*         r.182. 

CHRIST, being  risen  from  the  tomb, 
To   Mary  show'd  his  favour, 

And  kindly  called  her  by  name  : 
8he,  when  she  saw  her  Saviour, 

Directly  turn'd  about  in  haste. 

His  feet  with  heartfelt  Joy  embrac'd, 

Ami  hail'd  her  risen  Master. 
2.    His  holy  name  tor   ever  be 
Adored,  bless'd,  and  praised. 


That  he  hath  such  invariably 
To  taste  his  friendship  raised. 

As  Mary  Magdalen  and  me. 

Who  nought  can  boast,  but  know 
that  he 

Hath  pardon'd  our  transgressions. 

3.  How  happy  feels  a  contrite  heart 
Enjoying  Christ's  salvation  : 

Those  who  have  chosen  Mary's  part 

And  favourite  occupation, 
Find  in  our  Saviour,  day  and  night, 
A  source  of  comfort  and  delight : 
'Tis  this  makes  life  important. 

4.  He  pardon'd  me,  like  Magdalen; 
I  love  him,  my  Preserver ; 

I  love  him,  but  (it  gives  me  pain) 

I  love  not  with  such  fervour  : 
When  Jesus  I  shall  once  behold, 
I  then  shall  feel  as  she  of  old, 
When  he  to  her  appeared. 

Z.  and  others. 


im.* 


r.  L85. 


(167.) 

HAIL,  all  hail,  victorious  Lord  ami 

Saviour, 
Thou  hast  burst  the  bonds  of  death; 
Grant  us,  as  to  Mary,  that  great 

favour 
To  embrace  thy  feet  in  faith  : 
Thou  hast   in  our  stead  the  curse 

endured. 
And  for  us  eternal  life  procured  ; 
Joyful,  we  with  one  accord 
Hail  thee  as  out  risen  Lord. 
2.  O  thou  matchless  source  of  con- 
solation, 
Scarce  thy  resting  moments  vnd, 
When  a  heart-enlivening  salutation 
To  thy  children  thou  dost  send  : 
We  would  share  thy  dear  disciples' 

feeling, 
As  before  their  risen  master  kneel- 
ing : 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 


45 


Thus  shall  we  with  all  our  heart 
Witness  what  a  friend  thou  art. 

Louisa  v.  Hayn. 

(168.)  137.         t.  205. 

JESUS,  who  is  always  near 
To  assuage  his  children's  grief, 

Unto  Thomas  did  appear, 
To  remove  his  unbelief; 

14  Come,"  he  said,  "  my  nail-prints 
view, 

And  my  side  the  spear  pierc'd  thro';'' 


Humbled  the  disciple  stood, 

And  exclaim'd,  "MyLord,  my  God." 

2    I  would  go  from  pole  to  pole 

To  behold  my  risen  Lord  ; 
But  content  thyself,  my  soul, 

Listen  to  thy  Saviour's  word  ; 
44  They  who  me  by  faith  receive, 
Without  seeing  who  believe, 
Trust  my  word  and  thereon  rest, 
They  abundantly  are  blest." 


VII.    THE  ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 


(169.)  138.         t.  14. 

THE  Lord  ascendeth  up  on  high, 

Deck'd  with  resplendent  wounds; 
While  shoutsof  victory  rend  the  sky, 

And  heaven  with  joy  resounds. 

2.  Eternal  gates  their  leaves  unfold, 
Receive  the  conquering  King, 

The  angels  strike  theirharpsof  gold, 
And  saints  triumphant  sing. 

3.  Sinners,  rejoice  ,  he  died  for  you, 
For  you  prepares  a  place, 

His  Spirit  sends,  you  to  endow 
With  every  gift  and   grace. 

4.  His  blood, which  did  for  you  atone, 
For  your  salvation  pleads; 

And,  seated  on  his  Father's  throne, 
He  reigns  and  intercedes. 

J.  Htft 

IT  139.* 

SURELY   God  is  present  here; 
Since  the  Lord  with  grace  and  fa- 
vour 
To  my  spirit  doth  appi 
As  my  Jesus,  as  my  Saviour; 


For  the  holy  Trinity 
Is  to  us  in  Jesus  nigh. 

2.  O  might  all  my  wishes  tend 
Unto  Christ  without  cessation, 
He's  my  best  and  nearest  friend, 
Full  of  grace,  truth,  and  salvation, 
I,  when  he  is  present,  feel 
Happiness  no  tongue  can  tell. 

3.  Holy  awe  pervades  my  heart, 
When  I  see  my  great  Creator 
Of  man's  nature  taking  part, 
That  he,  as  my  Mediator, 
Might  lay  down  his  life  for  me, 
And  from  death  might  set  me  free. 

A.  In  the  grave  for  me  he  lay, 
Then  arose  with  power  and  glorious 
Grace  triumphant  to  display, 

(Proving  over  death  victorious; 
And  for  forty  days  was  seen 
By  his  followers,  God  with  men. 

15.    When  the  Lord's  disciple*  saw 

I Jesus,  gloriously  arrayed, 
From  their  longing  sight  withdraw, 
In  a  cloud  to  heaven  conveyed  . 


46 


ASCENSION 


Sure,  alternate  grief  and  joy  (ploy. 
Did  their  hearts  and  thoughts  em- 
H.  He  ascended  up  on  high, 
Glorious  and  with  honour  crowned  ; 
(Jloth'd  with  power  and  majesty, 
And  at  God's  right-hand  enthroned, 
He  doth  still  as  man  appear, 
Pleading  for  us  sinners  there. 

7.  God  be  prais'd,  they  who  are 
In  this  present  dispensation      (his 
Nought  essential  ever  miss, 
Since  they  share  in  his  salvation  ; 
Tho'  unseen,  he's  nigh  to  all 
Who  in  truth  upon  him  call. 

8.  O  when  will  the  time  draw  near, 
That  he,  who  to  heaven  ascended, 
Shall  in   majesty  appear, 

By  the  heavenly  hosts  attended  ? 
But  we're  silent  : — to  believe 
I>  our  lot.  while  here  we  live. 

Gr. 

140.  t.  22. 

.1  KtSlS,  ray  all,  to  heaven  is  gone  ; 
He  whom  J  fix  my  hopes  upon  : 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2.    The    way    the    holy  prophets 
went,  (merit, 

The  way  that  leads  from  banish- 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness. 
I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

.'>.    This  is    the  way   I    long    had 
sought,  (not  ; 

And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it 
My  griefs  burden  long  had  been, 
Oppressed  with  unbelief  and  sin. 

1.  Tht   in' •«   I  strove  again*  their 

power,  (more; 

I  sinn'd    and    stumbled    but    the 

Till  late,  I  heard  mj    Saviour  say, 

"Come  hit!  <  r,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 


5.  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou  blest 

Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  ; 
Nothing  but  sin  I  thee  can  give  ; 
Nothing  but  love  I  shall  receive. 

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

Cennick. 


Ul. 


THE  Lord,  who  once  on  Calvary 
bled,  (dead. 

And    rose    triumphant    from    the 

Pursues  in  heaven  this  plan  of 
grace, 

The  friend  of  man's  apostate  race. 

2.  There,    as    our    advocate,    he 

reigns,  (pains ; 

Touch'd   with  the   feeling   of  our 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies 
His  tears,  his  groans,  and  agonies. 

3.  In   every   pang  that  rends  the 

heart, 
The  man  of  sorrows  bears  a  part ; 
In  all  our  grief,  our  grief  he  shares. 
And  rescues  us  from  Satan's  snares. 

4.  O  let  us  then  before  his  throne, 
With   boldness  make  our  sorrows 

known ;  (freed. 

And    seek,  from   fears    distrustful 
His  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

Logan. 


(172.) 


1  !ii.::       t.  146. 


GO  up  with  shouts  of  praise, 
Go  up,  High-priest,  to  heaven, 
Thou  who  the  ransom's1  raoe 

Hasl  on  thy  heart   engraven: 
Though  seated  on  thy  throne. 

Thou  deign'sl  to  hear  our  prayer; 


OF  CHRIST. 


47 


Nor  art  asham'd  to  own, 
That  we  thy  brethren  are. 

z. 

174.,  143.  t.  79. 

WHEN  Christ,  our  Saviour,  did 

ascend. 
The  Father  hid  his  hosts  attend. 


Thence  he,  your  gracious  Lord, 
will  come, 

To  fetch  your  longing  spirits  home. 

And  crown  your  love  and  labour. 

3.  Since  he  o'er  heaven  bears  sove- 
reign sway, 

By  all  its  powers  attended, 


„,  c„  .  /„„„>  i  !And  has  more  graces  to  display 
And  worship  his  dear  ©on:  (gaz  d,'.  .        °         ,        ,    ,r    J 

With  loud    acclaims  of  joy  they| Than  can  be  comprehended; 

And  cheerful  Halleluiahs  rais'd,       ZeaT  no*>  for  he  ,hls  b J?  smS  Pours 

Adorins  humbly  at  his  throne.         °"  such  meek>  humble  bleasts  a? 

J  yours, 

2.  Can  we  thy  triumphs  e'er  forget]  The  objects  of  his  favour. 

Shall  we  not  worship  at  thy  feet,       -^  .  -.  .  r  Q> 

For  all  thy  griefs  and  pain*?  K1'^)  140.  T.  IZ 

Yes,  we  will  join  the  angelic  throng,  TO  thee.  Lord  Christ,  all  praise  be 

In  singing  that  eternal  song,  giv'n, 

M  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for    he  was  For  thy  ascending  up  to  heaven 


Support  us  while  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 
2.  Tho'  seated  on  thy  Father- 
throne,  (own 
Thou  ne'er  wilt  cease  thy  flock  to 
But  always  in  their  midst  appear, 


slain/' 

3.   The  assembly,  which  with  thee 
at  rest  (dress'd, 

Appears     in     spotless      garments 
Bows  down  and  humbly  sings ; 
We  too  thy  saving  name  will  bless, 

And  thee  with  heart  and  voice  con-j When  in  thy  name  assembled  here . 
fesfl  (kinsg.  !3.    For    us    to  heaven  thou  didst. 

Th*    Lord   of   lords  and  Kin^  of  ascend, 

CVnnick.  T0  plead  our  cause,  and  to  at* 
175    I  }44  *  T    J32    To  all  our  wants,  yea,  to  prepare 

""  •  A  place  for  us  thy  bliss  to  share. 
RAISE     your     devotion,    mortal-        .  ».,,    A     ...     ... 

Be  your  exalted  Saviour  (tongues ;  *•   At  Par,,!,=I  frorat  th>'  "*.*"• 

The    theme  of   your    triumphant  £V  "J8*"1  **"**™  *"*£ ' 

w»'  1  e  •  /  /  1  heretore  we  wait  with  ea^en,  ess 

Extol  his  name  for  ever :     (songs  •  .   .  .     ,    .    ,  1    ,      r 

t  ,        .1        *i    •      1      1     »  Lord  Jesus,  to  behold  thy  face. 

Lo,    angels    strike     their     loudest  J  Q 

strings, 

For  heaven  and  all  created  things    (177.  )  146.  T.  590. 

Must  sound  Immanuel's  praises.      \VE  ting  thy  praise  exalted  Lamb, 
2.  Ye  mourning  souls,  look  upward  Who  sitt'st  upon   the  throne: 
ForChri-t  i-  now  preparing     (too.  Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 
At    God's    right-hand   a  place  for  Who  worthy  art  alone  : 

you  ;  Thy  sacred,  bruised  body  bore 

Shake  offal)  thoughts  despairing:IOur  sins  upon  the  tree: 


Swvrtner. 


48 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 


And  now  thou  livest  evermore  ; 

0  may  we  live  to  thee. 
2.    Poor  sinners,  sing    the    Lamb 

that  died ; 
(What  theme  can  sound  so  sweet !) 
His  drooping  head,  his  streaming 
His  pierced  hands  and  feet ;  (side, 
With  all  that  scene  of  suffering 
Which  faith  presents  to  view :  (love 
For  now  he  reigns  and  lives  above, 
Yea,  lives  and  reigns  for  you. 
•3.    Was  ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  as 

thine, 
Can  aught  so  great  be  nam'd  1 
What  powerful  beams  of  love  divine 
Thy  tender  heart  inflam'd  : 
Ye  angels,  praise  his  glorious  name, 
Who  lov'd  and  conquer'd  thus  ; 
And  we  will  likewise  laud  the  Lamb, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

J.  Hart. 

(179.)  147.         t.  595. 

JESUS  who  died,  is  now 
Seated  upon  his  throne  : 

The  angels,  who  before  him  bow, 
His  just  dominion  own. 

2.  The  unworthiest  of  his  friends 
Upon  his  heart  he  bears ; 

He  ever  to  their  cause  attends, 
For  them  a  place  prepares. 

3.  Blest  Saviour,  condescend 
My  advocate  to  be  ; 

1  could  not  have  a  better  friend 

To  plead  with  God  for  me. 

Watts. 

(180.)  148.  t.  14. 

JESUS,  our  High-priest  and  our 

Head, 
Who  bear'st  our  flesh  and   blood, 
And  always  intereed'st  for  us 
Before  the  throne  of  God  : — 


1 2.  We  know  thou  never  canst  for- 
Us,  thy  weak  members  here  :   (get 
Yea,  when  we  suffer  in  the  least, 
Thou  part  with  us  wilt  bear. 

3.  Thou  with  great  tenderness  art 

touch'd 
At  what  thy  children  feel :  (press'd 
When    by    temptations    we    are 
Thou  know'st  well  what  we  ail. 

4.  Thou  hast  a  tender  sympathy 
With  every  grief  and  pain  ; 

For  when    thou  wast  a  man    on 

earth, 
Thou  didst  the  same  sustain. 

5.  And  tho'  in  heaven  exalted  now, 
Yet  thou  to  us  art  near ; 
Know'st  all  our   weaknesses  and 

wants, 
And  listen'st  to  our  prayer. 

6.  What  shall  we  say  for  this  thy 
But  'fore  thee  prostrate  lie,  (love, 
And  thank  thee  that  thou  wast  a 
To  all  eternity.  (man, 


149. 


).  West 
T.  14. 


(181.) 

WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  High-priest  above; 

His  heart  is  fill'd  with  tenderness, 
His  bowels  yearn  with  love. 

2.  In  all  our  griefs  he  takes  a  share. 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame; 

He  knows  wh;it  sore  temptations 
For  he  has  felt  the  same,     (are, 

3.  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 
Pour'd  out  strong  cries  and  tears; 

And.  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears* 

1.  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking 
Hut  raise  it  to  a  llame  ;        (flax, 

The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks. 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 


GOD.  THE  CREATOR  AND  PRESERVER.  49 

-V  Then  let  our  humble  faith  ad-  6.  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 
His  mercy  and  his  power  ;  (dress       Before  his  father's  face  ;  (plead, 

We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace     Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to 
In  the  distressing  hour.  Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

Watt*. 


VIII.     GOD,  AS  CREATOR  AND  PRESERVER  OF  THE 
WORLD. 


(182.)      150.*     t.  166,  or  22. 
O  GOD,  thou  bottomless  abyss, 
Thee  mortal  tongue  cannot  define, 
Or  speak  thy  god-like  properties, 
Thy  holy  heights,  thy  depths  divine: 
Thou'rt  an  unfathomable  sea ;    . 
Of  universal  nature  Lord: 
Such  knowledge  is  not  found  in  me 
Frail  worm,  thy  glories  to  record. 

2.  Thee  would  I  view  and  duly 

praise, 
Did  not   mere  weakness  me    sur- 

round  : 
Thy  nature's  everlasting  rays 
My  senses  and  my  soul  confound: 
All  sprung  from  thine  omnipotence. 
Which  mind  conceives,  or  eye  hath 

seen  : 
No  single  atom  comes  by  chance  : 
Wert  thou  not,  nothing  e'er  had 

been. 

3.  All  things  with  thee  are  possible, 
Thy   will   in   heaven   :uid  earth  is 

done  ;  (veal. 

Thy  wisdom's  depths  who  can   re- 
Orwhn  thy  mind  hath  fully  known  I 
No  limits  thee  can  circumscribe, 
Thy  kingdom  everywhere  extends; 
None   can  thy   greatness  e'er  de- 

scrr 
For  thy  dominion  never  ends. 

6 


4.  Thou  stretchest  to  infinitv. 
The  highest  heavens  are  thy  seat, 
Thy  glorious  name,  thy  majesty 
'No  seraph  can  conceive  or  mete  : 
Thou  art  as  Lord  by  all  ador'd, 
(For  every  knee  to  thee  must  bend  : 
!  Who  thus  have  knelt   and   grace 

implor'd, 
Have  found  thee  an  almighty  friend. 

;5.  Counsel  and  deed  are  one  with 

thee, 
And  justice  in  thy  court  presides  ; 
Perfection's  thine  without  degree. 
And  love  thy  character  abides  : 
Thy  mercy,  faithfulness,  and  grace 
Each  morning  unto  us  are  new, 
And  every  day  brings  fresh  displays 
Of  thy  protecting  care  to  view. 

6,  Ah,  who  oa.n  render  thee  just 
praise  ?  (combin'd  ; 

Who  ]  tho'  his  heart  and   tongue 
No  temple  is  thy  dwelling  place, 
Thy  worship  cannot  be  eonfinM  : 
By   building  shrines,    where   thou 

shalt  dwell, 
Thy  proper  aim  is  ne'er  attain'd  ; 
To  such  thou  dost  thy  love  reveal 
As  humbly  on  thy  word  depend. 

7.  Service,  not  gifts,  thou  dost  de- 
mand 

Prom  man,  this  shall  his  profit  be  : 


50 


GOD,  THE   CREATOR 


Salvation,  life,  flow  from  thy  hand, 
But  no  increase  accrues  to  thee  ; 
Thy  hand  rewards,  tho'  all  is  thine : 
Thy   fire  in   wrath  consumes  thy 
foes,  (shine 

While  in  its  genial  warmth  and 
Thy  friends  with  heavenly  joy  re- 
pose. 
S.  The  seraphim  with  sweetest  tone 
Express  the  glory  of  thy  sway, 
The  elders,  kneeling  at  thy  throne, 
Serve  thee,    and  deepest   homage 

pay  : 
Like  them,  before  thy  majesty, 
With  humble  awe  I  sinkasham'd  ; 
Thou  art  in  truth,  O  Lord  most 

high, 
All  that  is  great  and  holy  nam'd. 
J.  J.  Breithaupt. 

(183.)  151.  t.  14. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  thou  Sovereign 
Lord, 

'Fore  thee  we  prostrate  fall, 
In  heaven  and  on  earth  ador'd, 

As  the  great  cause  of  all. 

2.  Thou  canst  not  by  our  eyes  be 
Thou  art  a  Spirit  pure,      (seen, 

Who  from  eternity  hast  been, 
And  ever  shalt  endure. 

3.  Present  alike  in  every  place, 
Thy  Godhead  we  adore  ; 

Beyond  the  bounds  of  time   and 
Thou  dwellest  evermore,  (space 

4.  In  wisdom  infinite  thou  art, 
Thine  eye  doth  all  things  sec, 

And  every  thought  of  every  heart 
Is  fully  known  to  thee. 

•  liate'er  thou  wilt,  thou.  Lord, 
b1  do 
Here  and  in  heaven  above  ; 
But  chiefly  we  rejoice  to  know 
\lmighty  God  is  love. 


6.  Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands 

have  made  ; 
Thy  goodness  we  rehearse, 
In  shining  characters  displayed 
Throughout  the  universe. 

7.  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures 
On  thee  for  daily  food  ;       (wait 

Thy   liberal   hand  provides    them 
meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good . 

8.  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King  ; 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  harmonious  sing. 

9.  Creatures  with  all  their  endless 

race 
Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
May  we,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace . 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

Watte 

(184.)  152.*  t.  22. 

MONARCH  of  all,  with  humble 
fear  (raise  ; 

To  thee  heaven's  hosts  their  voices 

Ev'n  earth  and  dust  thy  bounties 
share : 

Let  earth  and  dust  attempt  th> 
praise. 

2.  Before  thy  face,  O    Lord 

high, 

Sinks  all  created  glory  down  : 
Yet  be  not  wroth  with  me,  that  I, 
Vile   worm,   draw  near  thy  awful 
throne. 

3.  Of  all  thou  the  beginning  art. 
Of  all  things  thou  alone  the  end  : 
On  thee  still  fix  my  wavering  heart . 
To  thee  let  all  my  actions  tend. 

4.  Thou,  Lord,  art  light  :   thy   na- 

tive ray 
No  shade,  no  variation  knows  ; 


AND  PRESERVER. 


51 


His  mercies  e\er  shall  endure, 
When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine 
no  more. 

5.  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to 

save  (grave : 

'  From  guilt,  from  darkness,  and  tin 


To  my  dark  soul  thy  light  display,  4.   He  fills  the  sun  with  morning 
The  hrightness  of  thy  face  disclose.  light, 

6.  Thou,  Lord,  art  love  :  from  thee  ^e  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night 

pure  love 
Flows  forth  in  unexhausted  streams; 
Let  me  its  quickening  virtue  prove, 
O  fill  my  heart  with  sacred  flames. 
0.  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  thou 

alone  : 

With  eager  hope,  with  warm  desire,  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong 

Thee  may  I  still  my  portion  own,    Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

To  thee  in  every  thought  aspire.     ■       ,_,      ,    ,  .  ,,  . 

J  r  6.    I  hro  this  vain  world  he  guides 

7.  So  shall  my  every  power  to  thee  our  feef 

In  love  and  pure  devotion  rise  ;        Am!  ,eads  ug'  to  his  heavenly  seat  . 
\  ea,  body,  soul,  and  spirit  be  His  mercies  ever  shaI1  endure, 

A  holy  living  sacrifice.  Wheil  this  vain  worl(]  ghal,  be  nQ 

H.  Lord   God   Almighty,  ceaseless  more.  Watts. 

praise  ' 

In   heaven,  thy  throne,  to   thee  is  (  ^v.)  104.  T.  lbO. 

giv'n  ;  HIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 

Here,  as  in  heaven,  thy  name  we 'Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines  ; 

bless,  (heaven.  Thy  truth  shall  break  thro' every 

For  where  thy  presence  shines  is]  cloud 

Freylinghausen.  That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs  : 


For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands. 
As    mountains    their    foundations 

keep ;  (hands : 

Great  are  the  wonders  of  thy 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 
2.    Thy  providence    is    kind    and 

large,  (share ; 

Both  man  and    beast  thy  bount\ 
King  of    kings    with    glory  The  whole  creation   is  thy  charge. 
crown:  13ut  man  is  thy  peculiar  care: 


(185.)  158,  T.  22. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 
2.  Give  to  the  Lord  of  Lords  re- 
nown. 
The 


His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  earth-born  powers  are  known 
no  more. 


3 


spread 


My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace. 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort 

springs  : 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 


He   built  the   earth,   he  .  . 

t^0  BUy  Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high  :  3.  From  the  provisions  of  thy  hous. 

Wonders  of  Lrntce'to  God  belong,  We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast  ; 

Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  BOIlg.  There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 


GOD,  THE  CREATOR 


52 

And  we  the  living  water  taste  : 
Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  thy  presence,  gracious 

Lord  ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word.' 
Watte. 


155.51 


T.  214. 


(188.) 

I  WILL  sing  to  my  Creator, 
Unto  God  I'll  render  praise, 

Who  by  every  thing  in  nature 
Magnifies  his  tender  grace  : 

Nought  but  loving  condescension 
Still  inclines  his  faithful  heart 
To  support  and  take  their  part, 

Who  pursue  his  blest  intention ; 
All  things  to  their  period  tend, 
But  his  mercy  has  no  end. 

2.  My  soul's  welfare  he  advances, 
For  my  body  he  doth  care : 

Aid  and  comfort  he  dispenses, 

When  I  call  on  him  by  prayer: 
When     my     natural     strength    is 
shrinking, 
In  the  time  of  utmost  need, 
He,  my   God,  draws  nigh  with 
speed, 
And  recovers  me  from  sinking : 
All  things,  &c. 

3.  This  I  know  with  full  conviction, 
As  a  maxim  ever  sure, 

Christian  crosses  and  affliction 
Do  but  for  a  time  endure  : 

After  winter's  frost  and  snowing 
Smiling  summer  then  appears; 
After  sadness,  pains,  and  fears, 

Joyful  rmninrts  \yill  be  flowing: 
All  things,  &c. 

4.  Sine*    nor  ends,  nor  bounds,  nor 

pleasure 
In  God's  mercy  can  be  found, 


Heart  and  hands  I  lift  with  plea- 
As  a  child  in  duty  bound  ;  (sure, 

Humbly  I  request  the  favour  : 
Grant  me  grace    both  day  and 

night 
Thee  to  love  with  all  my  might, 

Till  I  change  this  infant  savour 
For  that  taste  of  bliss  above, 
Perfect  praise  and  endless  love. 
]'.  Gerhard. 

(1<S9.)  156.  r.  14. 

IN  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am  ; 

Thou  number'st  all  my  days  : 
As  thou  renew'st  my  being,  Lord, 

Let  me  renew  thy  praise. 

2.  From  thee  I  am,  thro'  thee  I  am. 
And  for  thee  I  must  be  : 

'Twere  better  for  me  not  to  live, 
Than  not  to  live  to  thee. 

3.  Naked  I  came  into  this  world. 
And  nothing  with  me  brought : 

And  nothing  have  I  here  deserv'd  ; 
Yet  I  have  lacked  nought. 

4.  I  do  not  praise   my   labouring 

hand, 
My  labouring  head  or  chance  : 
Thy    providence,    most    gracious 
Is  my  inheritance.  (God, 

5.  Thy  bounty  gives  me  bread  with 
A  table  free  from  strife  :   (peace, 

Thy  blessing  is  the  staff  of  bread, 
Which  is  the  staff  of  life. 

6.  The  daily  favours  of  my  God 
I  cannot  sing  at  large ; 

Yet  humbly  can  I  make  this  boast, 
I  am  the  Almighty's  charge. 

'/ .  Lord,  in  the  day  thou  art  ahout 
The  piths  wherein   I  tread  ; 

Ami  in  the  night,  when  I  lit*  down, 
Thou  art  about  my  bed. 

8.    '  I  let  mv  house  a  temple  he. 
That  J  and   mine  may  sing 


AND  PRESERVER. 


53 


Hosannas  to  thy  majesty. 

And  praise  our  heavenly  King. 

Er.-kine. 

(191.)  157*        t.  151. 

COMMIT  thou  every  grievance 

Into  his  faithful  hands. 
To  his  sure  care  and  guidance, 

Who  heaven    and    earth    com- 
For  he.  the  clouds'  director,  (mands: 

Whom  winds  and  seas  ohey, 
Will  he  thy  kind  protector, 

And  will  prepare  thy  way. 
*2.  Rely  on  God  thy  Saviour, 

So  shalt  thou  safe  go  on  ; 
Build  on  his  grace  and  favour, 

So  shall  thy  work  be  done  : 
Thou  canst  make  no  advances 

By  self-consuming  care  ; 
But  he  his  help  dispenses, 

When  ealPd  upon  by  prayer. 

3.  Thy  faithfulness  eternal, 
O  Father,  certainly 

What's  good  or  detrimental 
Doth  for  thy  children  see  : 

Thee  all  things  serve  in  nature, 
According  to  thy  will ; 

Thou,  as  the  great  Creator, 
Thy  counsel  dost  fulfil. 

4.  My  soul,  then,  with  assurance 
Hope  still,  he  not  dismayM  ; 

He  will  from  each  encumbrance 
A  train  lift  up  thy  head  : 

Beyond  thy  wish  extended 
His  goodness  will  appear, 

When  he  hath  fully  ended 

What  eaus'd  thy  needless  fear. 

J'.  *  M-rhurd. 

(]<>i\)      i5-       t.  toe, 

HE  that  confides  in  his  Creator, 
Depending  on  him  all  his  days, 
Shall  he  preserv'd  in  fire  and  water. 


And     sav'd     in    many    dangerous 

ways :  (stay, 

He  that  makes  God  his  staff  and 

Builds  not  on  sand  that  glides  away. 

2.  What  gain'st  thou  by  thy  anxious 

caring  ? 
What  causes  thee  to  pine  away  ] 
Thy  rest  and  health  thou  art  im- 
pairing (day ; 
By  sighs  and  groans  from  day  to 
Thou  art  hut  adding  grief  to  grief, 
Instead  of  getting  sure  relief. 

3.  O  could  we  be  resign'd  and  quiet, 
And  rest  in  God's  good  providence. 
Who  oft  prescribes  us  wholesome 

diet, 
In  forms  that  ple*asg  not  flesh  and 

sense  : 
To  him  who  chose  us  for  his  own, 
Our  wants  and  cares  are  fullyknown. 

4.  He  knows  the  hours  for  joy  and 

gladness, 
The  proper  time  and  proper  place  ; 
'  Are  we  but  faithful  midst  our  sad- 
ness, (praise  ; 
Seek  not  our  pleasure,  but  his 
He'll  come  before  we  are  aware, 
And  dissipate  our  grief  and  care. 

5.  Do  thou  with  faith  discharge  thy 

station,  (praise ; 

Keep  God's  commands,  live  to  his 
Rely  on  him  for  preservation, 
On  whom  the  whole  creation  stays  : 
The  man  that's  truly  wise  and  just, 
M  ake>  ( rod.  and  ( iod  alone  his  trust. 
G.  Neumark. 

(193.)  159.*  x.  14. 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

If  J  rising  soul  surveys, 
i  Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


o4 


GOD,  THE  CREATOR 


ft.  O  how  shall  words  with  equal  11.    When  nature  fails,  and  day 
warmth  and  night 

The  gratitude  declare,       (heart,  |      Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
That    glows    within    my    ravish'd  My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 

But  thou  canst  read  it  there.  Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

3.  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd,12'  Thr<>ugh  all  eternity  to  thee 

And  all  my  wants  redress'd,        !      A  Jovful  son£  ni  raise  : 
When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay,      !But  °  !  eternity's  too  short 

And  hung  upon  the  breast.  To  utter  a11  thy  praise. 


160. 


Addison. 

T    14 
cries  vv*v  *yv.  i.  x-r. 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear,    (learnt  LONG    ere    the   lofty  skies  were 

Ere  yet  my  feeble    thoughts   had'     Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne;  (spread. 


4.  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and 


(194.) 


To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

5.  TJnnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infatit-heart  conceiv'd    j 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd.  | 


Ere  man  was  form'd,or  angels  made, 

The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 
2.    His  boundless  years  can  ne'er 
decrease, 
But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
„..         ...,',.  i        ^Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 

\^u   "1, the  ^K"7  Pf      °,{      And  Evrr  is  his  time. 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran,  (youth  _     ,....,     ... 
Thine  arm  unseen,  eonvey'd    me |3-   While  like  a  tide  our  minutes 

And  led  me  up  to  man.      (safe, ' „  T^  P*f  *»»t  ani1  the  Paf.  (flow- 

He  nils  his  own  immortal  now, 

7.  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  |      And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

and  deaths,  Watts 

Ft  gently  clear'd  my  way,    (vice  Ugg  }       m  *  1Q6  m.  ,,(| 

And  thro    the   pleasing  snares  of  v  y 

More  to  be  fear'd  than  they.        jWELL  art    thou    leading,  Guide 

supreme,  - 

8.  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  Thy  people  on  their  pilgrimage: 

hast  thou  Thy  paths  may  strange  and  devious 

With  health  renew'd  my  face ;  *   Beem  (pests  rage, 

\m\  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk,  But  yct  are  Btraight :— should  tern- 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace.       jAmicl  the  desolating  blast, 

9.  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  Thy  calming  voice  is  heard  at  last. 
My  daily  thank.  <• loy  ;    (gift.  „   _     wis(,om  sca  Lor(]  mos| 

Nor  is  the  Least  a  cheerful  heart,  ,-.   ,  (bine- 

That  tastes  those  gifts  with  .joy.  what  human  prudence  would  com' 

10.  Thro*  every  period  of  niv  life  Thy  power  upraises  to  the  sky. 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue;  (thee,   What  some  in  fetters  would  confine; 

And   after  death,  in  heaven   with  Man,  reading  not  thy  perfect  will, 
The  glorious  theme  renew.  Walkcth  in  some  vain  shadow  still. 


AND  PRESERVER. 


5* 


3.  Thy  thoughts  are  high,  and  soar 

■hove 
The  vanities  which  all  admire: 
Xo  eloquence  thine  ear  can  move, 
Thy  impulse  must  the  tongue  in- 
spire : 
The  Pharisee  thou  passest  by, 
While  mercy  waits  the  sinner's  cry. 

4.  We  magnify  thy  grace,  pure  love 
Doth  thy  paternal  heart  excite  ; 
Thy  pillar  doth  before  us  move. 
To  dwell  with  men  is  thy  delight:1 
Thou  watchest  o'er  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead'st  us  in  the  narrow  way.; 
6.    Sometimes  thy  rod  may  seem 

severe, 
Again  thy  love  thou  dost  display  ; 
Thy  gentle  chastisement  is  near, 
When  we  are  prone  to  go  astray  : 
^oon  as  we  mourning  seek  thy  face, 
Thou  bidd'st  our  wayward  wander- 
ings cease. 
H.  Thy  Spirit  grant,  that  I  discern 
X'ature  from  grace,  thy  light  from 
mine ;  (burn 

That  no  strange  fire  within  me 
Which  I  might  vainly  think  divine  : 
Thou  Source  of  life,  how  blest  is  he 
Who  in  thy  light  the  light  can  see. 
G.  Arnold. 

(196.)  162.*         t.  595. 

GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 
Hope  and  be  undismay'd  ;    (tears, 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head  : 
Thro'  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms 
He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  the 

night 
JSoon  end  in  joyous  day. 
'2.  He  every  where  hath  way, 
And  all  things  serve  his  might, 


His  every  act  pure  blessing  is. 

His  path  unsullied  light : 
When  he  makes  bare  his  arm, 
What  shall  his  work  withstand  ? 
When  he  his  people's  cause  defends. 
Who,  who  shall  stay  his  hand  7 

3,  Leave  to  his  sovereign  sway 
To  choose  and  to  command, 
With  wonder  fill'd  thou  then  shall 

own 
How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand  : 
Thou  comprehend'st  him  not, 
Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell. 
God  sits  as  sovereign  on  his  throne. 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 

4.  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord. 
Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee, 

O  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee : 

Let  us,  in  life  and  death, 

Boldly  thy  truth  declare, 

And  publish  with  our  latest  breath 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

P.  Gerhard. 

(197.)  163.         t.  151. 

CHILDREN  of  God  lack  nothing. 

His  promise  bears  them  thro' ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too  : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed  ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens, 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 
2.  Tho'  vine,  nor  fig-tree  neither, 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear  : 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

XOr  ilocks  nor  herds  be  there: 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice  ; 
For,  while  in  him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

Cennirfc, 


56 


THE  FATHER,  SON, 


(198.)       104.     t.  581  or  83. 

QUIET,  Lord,  my  froward  heart, 
Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 

Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 
Make  me  as  a  weaned  child  ; 

From  distrust  and  envy  free, 

Pleas'd  with  all  that  pleaseth  thee. 

2.  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 
Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 

What  to-morrow  may  betide, 
Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave  : 

'Tis  enough  that  thou  wilt  care, 

Whv  should  I  the  burthen  hear  1 


3.  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows    he's    neither    strong   nor 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone  :  (wise, 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

4.  Thus    preserv'd    from    Satan's 

wiles,  (fears, 

Safe    from    dangers,   free    from 
May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles, 

Till  the  promis'd  hour  appears, 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 
J.  Newton. 


IX.  THE  FATHER,  SON,  AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


(199.) 

TO  God  on 
And  thanks 
That  hence 
No  evil  shal 
His  word 
On  earth  is 
Thro*  Jesus 


165.* 


t.  132. 


high  all  glory  be, 
that  he's  so  gracious, 
to  all  eternity 
11  oppress  us  :       (men, 
declares    good-will    to 
peace  restor'd  again 
Christ  our  Saviour. 


2.    We    humbly    thee    adore,  and 

praise, 
And  laud  for  thy  great  glory  : 
Father,  thy  kingdom  lasts  always, 
Not  frail,  nor  transitory  : 
Thy  power  is  endless  as  thy  praise, 
Thou  speak'st,  the  universe  obeys  : 
1 1    such  a  Lord  we're  happy. 

:*.    ()  Jesus  Christ,  enthroned  on 

The  Fnther's  Son  beloved,     (high, 
By  whom  l<»t  sinners  are  brought 

nigh, 
And  guilt  and  COTSe  removed  : 
Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God 

and  Lord, 


To  needy  prayers  thine  ear  afford. 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy. 

4.  O  Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost, 
Thou  source  of  consolation, 
From  Satan's  power  thou  wilt,  w< 

trust, 
Protect  Christ's  congregation ; 
His  everlasting  truth  assert, 
All  evil  graciously  avert, 
Lead  us  to  life  eternal. 

(Selnecker,)  Ancient  Church. 

(200.)  166.*        r.97 

MOST  holy,  blessed  Trinity, 

God,  praised  to  all  eternity. 

Lord   over  all,   whose    power    did 

frame  (same  ; 

The  world,  and  still   upholds   the 
All    things  thou    reeoneilest   unto 

thee :  (jesty. 

With  awe  we  now  adore  thy  ma- 

2.   Father  of  Jesus,  Lord  of  all, 
Thee  we  our  God  and  Father  call. 


AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


57 


si nrc  Jesus  made  us  by  his  blood, 
Children  and  blessed  heirs  of  God  ; 
Eternal  praise  and  thanks  are  due 
to  thee,  (ful  family. 

From  Christ's  redeem'd  and  grate- 

3.  O    Lamb   of  God,  for  sinners 

slain, 
Who  didst  the  human  race  regain, 

And  claini'st  it  as  thy  property  ; 
Worthy  art  thou  eternally  : 
For  all   we  are   and   have,  is  thine 
alone,  (thine  own. 

Ah,  take  and    keep  us    evermore 

4.  God  Holy  Ghost,  to  thee    we 

raise  (and  praise. 

With    joyful    hearts    our    thanks 
For  leading  us  to  Christ  by  faith, 
And  glorifying  Jesus'  death  ; 
O  grant  that  we  may  all  in  him 

abide,  (bride. 

That    he  may  glory  in  a  faithful 

5.  We  all  say.  Amen,  deeply  bow'd 
In  presence  of  the  triune  God, 

By  whom  in  Christ  we're  fore-or- 

dain'd 
To  happiness  that  knows  no  end  ; 
With  grateful  hearts  we  thank  and 

praise  the  Lord  : 
His  saving  name  for  ever  be  ador'd. 


(201.) 


167 


t.  68. 


HOLY  Trinity, 

We  confess  with  joy, 
That  our  life  and  whole  salvation 
Flow  from  God's  blest  incarnation, 

And  his  death  for  us 

On  the  shameful  cross. 

i    2.  Had  we  angels'  longves 

With  seraphic  songs,  (thee, 

Bowing  hearts  and    knees  before 
Triune  God,  we  would  adore  thee, 


In  the  highest  strain, 
For  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

(202.)  168*  t.  230. 

TO  the  Father  render  praises, 
Whose  love   in  Christ    to  life  us 

raises, 
And  comforts  us  in  all  distress; 
Glory,  thanks,  and  adoration,  (tion, 
Be  o-iv'n  to  Christ   without  cessa- 
Whose  presence  yields  us  joy  and 
The  Spirit  magnify,  (peace  ; 

Who  doth  to  us  apply, 
Jesus'  merit ; 
Our  God  revere, 
He's  present  here, 
Come,  worship  him  with  filial  fear. 

2.  Father  of  the  congregation, 
O  what  abundant  consolation 
We  in  thy  gracious  counsel  find, 
WThich  by  Christ  was  manifested  ; 
His  coming  in  the  flesh  attested 
Thy  tender  love  to  all  mankind : 
Thy  name  we  magnify 

To  all  eternity  ; 

For  thy  mercies 

Unbounded  are  ; 

Thy  love  and  care  (prayer. 

Exceed     our    utmost    wish     and 

3.  Lord,  our  matchless  Friend  and 

Brother,  (other 

Thy  praises  from   each   day  to  the 
I'll  sing  while  I  have  breath  in  me  ; 
God,  as  man  to  us  related,         (ed 
The  grateful  sense  thou  hast  creat- 
To  praise  excites  me  powerfully  : 
Rise,  spirit  of  gladness,  rise, 
Ex  ah  his  sacrifice, 
Hallelujah, 
In  highest  strain 
To  the  Lamb  slain  : 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  reply,  Amei;. 


58  THE  FATHER,  SON, 

4.  Holy  Spirit,  we  adore  thee, 
And  to  thy  name  give  praise  and 
For  graciously  directing  us  (glory, 
To  seek  pardon,  peace,  and  favour 
With  God,  thro'  Jesus  Christ  our 

Saviour, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows  : 
•*)  fill  us  with  his  love, 
80  that  our  walk  may  prove 
To  his  honour ; 
And  grant  that  we 
Continually 
May  to  thy  voice  obedient  be. 

Germ.  Lit.  (Louisa  v.  Hayn.) 

(204.)  169.  t.  39. 

O  FATHER  of  mercy,  be  ever 
ador'd  ;  (our  Lord 

Thy  love  was  displayed  in  sending 

To  ransom  and  bless  us  :  thy  good- 
ness we  praise  (grace. 

For  sending  in  Jesus  salvation  by 

2.  Most    merciful    Saviour,    who 

deignedst  to  die,  (don  to  buy  ; 
Our  curse  to  remove,  and  our  par- 
Accept  our  thanksgiving,  almighty 

to  save,  (lieve, 

Who  openest  heaven  to  all  that  be- 

3.  O  Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love,  and 

of  power,  (grace  we  adore  ; 
We  prove  thy  blest  influence,  thy 
Whose  inward    revealing    applies 

our  Lord's  blood,         (of  God. 

Attesting  and  sealing  us  children 

C.  Wesley. 

(206.)  170.  t.  14. 

OUR  heavenly  Father,  source  of 
love, 

To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise  : 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove. 
And  gladly  sin^  thy  praise. 
2.  Lord  Jesus,  thine  we  wish  to  he, 

Our  sacrifice  receive  ; 


Made,  &  preserv'd,  &  sav'd  by  thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's 
love 

Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad  : 

So  shall  we  ever  live,  and  move, 

And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 

4.  Honour  to  the  almighty  Three. 
And  everlasting  One  : 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

The  Spirit,  and  the  Son.         \v. 

(207.)  171.*         t.58. 

GLORY  to  the  Father, 
Who  in  Christ  Jesus 
Doth   as  dear  children   own   and 
richly  bless  us, 

World  without  end. 

2.  Glory  unto  Jesus, 
The  man  of  sorrows, 
Who  suffer'd,  died,  rose,  and  re- 
vived for  us, 

That  we  might  live. 

3.  Glory  and  obedience 
To  the  Holy  Spirit,  (merit 
Who  glorifies  Christ  Jesus,  and  his 

To  us  applies. 

4.  Lamb  of  God,  once  wounded 
For  our  salvation, 
Let  all  who  breathe,  proclaim  thy 

bitter  passion 

For  evermore. 

(209.)  172.         t.  167 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  JSa- 

viour, 
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  in  the  Lord  J 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


59 


(210.)  173.         t.  590. 

FATHER  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Saviour,  who  us  hast  bought, 
Spirit,  by  whom  we're  born  again, 
And  sanctified,  and  taught  ; 
Thy  glory,  holy  Three  in  One, 
Thy  people's  song  shall  be,    (run, 
Long  as  the  wheels   of  time  shall 
And  thro'  eternity. 

174.    t.  581  or  83. 

NOW,    with    angels    round    the 
Cherubim  and  seraphim,    (throne, 
And  the  church  which  still  is  one, 
Let  us  swell  the  solemn  hymn  : 
Glory  to  the  great  I  AM  ! 
Glory  to  the  slaughter'd  Lamb  ! 
2.  Blessing,  honour,  glory,  might, 
And  dominion  infinite, 
To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 
To  the  Spirit  and  the  Word ; 
As  it  was  all  worlds  before, 
Is,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

Conder 

(211.)  175.         t.166. 

THAT  peace  which  God  alone  re- 
veals 
And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 
Direct,  and   keep,  and  cheer  our 

hearts  : 
And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter- 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  every  soul  assembled  here. 

Newton. 

,212.)  176.*         t.  185. 

WITH  thy  presence,    Lord,    our 

Head  and  Saviour, 
Bless  us  all,  we  humbly  pray  ; 
Our   dear  heavenly  Father's  love 

and  favour 


Be  our  comfort  every  day  ; 
May  the  Holy  Ghost  in  each  pro- 
ceeding (leading  : 
Favour  us  with  his  most  gracious 
Thus  shall  we  be  truly  blest, 
Both  in  labour  and  in  rest.  Gr. 

(214.)  177.         t.  185. 

THE  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee  in 
his  favour, 
As  his  chosen  property  ; 
The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  on 
thee  ever, 
And  be  gracious  unto  thee  ; 
The    Lord    lift    his    countenance 
most  gracious  ftious, 

Upon  thee,  and  be  to  thee  propi- 
And  his  peace  on  thee  bestow  ; 
Amen,  Amen,  be  it  so. 

B.  Latrobe. 

(215.)  178.         t.  595. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  men  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

Watts. 

(217.)  179.  t.  22. 

THE   grace    of    our    Lord    Jesus 

Christ, 
The  love  of  God  so  highly  prized. 
The  Holy  Ghost's  communion  be 
With  all  of  us  most  sensibly. 

J.  de  Watteville. 

(218.)  180.*       t.  132. 

NOW  sing  thou  .happy  church  of 
His  favour'd  congregation,  (God. 
Redeem'd     with    Jesus'    precious 

blood 
From  every  tribe  and  nation  : 
Most  holy,  blessed  Trinity,     (thee 
For  the  Lamb  slain  all  praise   to 
Both  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

z. 


60 


X.     OUR  HEAVENLY  FATHER. 


(219.)  181.  t.  22. 

OUR     heavenly     Father    is    not 

known 
To  us,  but  in  the  Son  alone  ; 
His   mercy,    love,    and  boundless 

grace 
We  see  display'd  in  Jesus'  face. 

2.  O  God,  how  dreadful  was  thy 

name, 
Until  the  God-man  Jesus  came  ; 
We  cannot  love  nor  honour  thee, 
Unless  the  Son  hath  made  us  free. 

3.  O  love,  no  human  tongue  can 
O  love  divine,  unsearchable  !  (tell  ! 
The  Father  gave  his  only  Son 
For  guilty  sinners  to  atone. 

4.  Can  any  ill  distress  my  heart, 
Since  God  with  his  own  Son  did 

part  ] 
Whatever  I  want  can't  be  denied, 
Since  Christ  for  me  was  crucified. 
M.  Taylor. 


(220.) 


182. 


T.  14. 


BEHOLD  what  love  the  Father 
On  guilty  men  bestow'd,    (hath 

That  we,  who  children  are  of  w rat  h. 
Should  children  be  of  God. 

2.  0  how  beyond  expression  great 
His  love  in  Christ  doth  shine  ! 

'Tis  like  himself— the  eternal  God, 
Past  knowledge,  all  divine. 

3.  Behold,  for  fallen,  guilty  man, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dielB  ; 

Lays  down  his  life  us  to  redeem, 
A  precious  sacrifice. 

4.  Now  doth  our  Lord,  the  Sou  of 
Who  for  us  li\  M  and  died,   (God 


See  of  the  travail  of  his  soul, 
And  is  well  satisfied. 

5.  Peace  and  good-will  are  now  to 
Most  gloriously  display'd,  (man 

And  life  eternal  we  obtain 

From  God,  in  Christ  our  Head. 

6.  O  let  us  then  repeat  the  theme, 
Which  always  sounds  above  ; 

And  ever  sing  with  joyful  hearts 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

(221.)  183*         t.  22. 

THOU  hast  the  world  so  greatly 

lov'd, 
Father,  that  thou  by  mercy  mov'd 
Didst  give  thy  well-beloved  Son, 
By  death  for  sinners  to  atone. 

2.  That  he  all  who  in  him  believe, 
Might  in  thy  family  receive, 

For  thou  didst  deem  his  sacrifice 
An  all-sufficient  ransom-price. 

3.  As  children  we  are  own'd  by  thee, 
Since  Christ  our  brother  deign'd  to 

he  ; 
We  feel  thy  kind,  paternal  heart 
To  us  who  have  in  him  a  part. 

4.  The  whole  salvation  of  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  merits  make  our  own; 
Yea,  grant  us  richly,  for  thy  sake, 
Of  heavenly   blessings  to  partake. 

5.  Thou  art  our  Father  and  our  (iod, 
Since  Christ  assumM  our  Mesh  and 

blood  ; 
Therefore  in  thee  our  trust  we  place, 
A  ad  mve  thee  never-ceasing  praise. 

z. 

hi  *,205. 

FATHFJi    Of  eternal    -rare. 
Glorify  thyself  in  me  ; 


OUR  HEAVENLY  FATHER. 


Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 

May  the  world  thine  image  see  : 
Happy  only  in  thy  love, 
Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown, 
Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above. 
Stay  my  heart  on   thee  alone. 
2.  Humble,  holy,  all  resign'd 

To  thy  will, — thy  will  be  done  ! 
Give  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 

Of  thy  well-beloved  Son: 
Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 
May  I  tread  the  path  He  trod. 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  eross, 
Rise  with  him  to  thee,  my  God. 


ISC. 


61 

r.  595, 


OUR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now  ; 
Thy  name  be  hallow'd  far  and  near. 
To  thee  all  nations  bow  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

2.   Our  daily  bread  supply, 
,  While  by  thy  Word  we  live; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive  : 
From  dark  temptation's  power, 


Montgomery 
(224.)  185.  T.  341.  From  Satan's  wiles  defend; 

THEE,  O  my  God  and  King,  ?el™  &  th^  evil  hour 

My  Father,  thee  I  sing,  And  Sulde  us  to  the  end' 

Hear  well-pleasM  the  joyous  sound,  3.  Thine,  then,  for  ever  be 
Praise  from  earth   and   heaven  re-  Glory  and  power  divine; 


eeive  : 
Lost,  I  now  in  Christ  am  found 
Dead,  by  faith  in  Christ  I  live. 

2.  Father,  behold   thy  Son, 
In  Christ  I  am  thine  own  : 
Stranger  long  to  thee  and  rest, 
See,  Che  prodigal  is  come  : 
Open  wide  thy  arms  and  breast, 
Take  the  weary  wanderer  home. 

3.  Thine  eye  observ'd  from  far, 
Thy  pity  drew  me  near  : 

Me  thy   bowels  yearn'd  to  see, 
Me  thy  mercy  ran  to  line]. 
Empty,  poor,  and  void  of  thee, 
Hungry,  sick,  and  faint,  and  blind. 

4.  Thou  on  my  neck  didst  fall, 
Thy  kiss  forgave   me  all. 

Still  the  gracious  words  I  hear. 
Words  that  made  the  Saviour  mine, 
11  Haste,  for  him  the  robe  prepare, 
His  be  righteousness  divine." 

I  .  Wesley. 


The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 
Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray, 
By  thy  beloved  Son.  (sa\ 

Through  him  we  come  to  thee  and 
All  for  his  sake  be  done. 

Montgomery. 


(227.) 


18"! 


t.  14. 


FATHER  of  all,  almighty  Lord. 

Our  Father,  and  our  God, 
Since  Jesus  Christ. the  eternal  Word, 

Assumed  our  flesh  and  blood. 

2.  Let  all  with  love  and  filial  fear 
Thy  sacred  name  adore; 

0  may  thy  kingdom  soon  appear, 
And  spread  the  world  all  o'er. 

3.  Help  us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil. 
As  done  by  heavenl)  powers; 

Accomplish  in  us  all  thy  will, 

And  let  that  will  be  ours. 


62 


OUR  HEAVENLY  FATHER. 


4.  Our  souls  and  bodies  feed,  we  The  watery  deep  I  pass, 

With  Jesus  in  mv  view. 


pray, 


With  food  which  thou  see'st  best,  And  through  the  howling wildernes> 


We  ask  our  portion  for  the  day, 
And   leave  to  thee  the  rest. 

5.  Let  mercy  pardon  all  our  crimes, 
Which  justice  must  condemn  ; 

As  some  have  wrong'd  us  many 
times, 
And  we  would  pardon  them. 

6.  Let  not  temptation  us  befal, 
While  here  our  race  we  run  ; 

But  rescue  and  defend  u*  all 
From  sin  and  the  evil  one. 


My  pilgrim  path  pursue. 

4.  The  goodly  land  I  see, 
WTith  peace  and  plenty  bjess'd  ; 
A  land  of  sacred  liberty, 
And  everlasting  rest. 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
And  oil  and  wine  abound  ; 
And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow 
With  endless  mercy  crown'd. 


j  5.  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King. 
The  Lord  our  righteousness, 
7.  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin. 
O'er  angels  and  o'er  men;  (powerj  Jesus,  the  Prince  of  peace. 


The  glory  too  for  evermore, 
Is  thine :  Amen,  Amen. 


188. 


J.  Hart. 
T.  595. 


THE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthron'd  above  ; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
Th'  almighty  God  of  love. 
Jehovah,  Great  I  Am  ! 
By  earth  and  heaven  confess'd  : 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  name 
For  ever,  ever  bless'd. 


tOn  Sion's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  he  maintains, 
And  glorious,  with   his  saints,   in 
Enthron'd  for  ever  reigns.      (light 

j6.  He  keeps  his  own  secure, 
'He  guards  them  by  his  side, 
;  Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure 

His  blood-bought,  spotless  bride. 
j  With  streams  of  sacred  bliss. 
j  With  groves  of  living  joys, 

W7ith  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 
I  His  saints  he  still  supplies. 


2.   The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command 
From   earth   I   rise, — and  seek  the 
Of  heaven,  at  his  right  hand,  (joys 
I  all  on  earth  forsake 
Its  wisdom,  fame  and  power; 
Alld  him  my  only  portion  make. 
My  shield,  my  rock  and  tower. 


7.   Before  the  Three  in  One 
They  all  exulting  stand. 
And  tell  the  wonders  he  bath  done 
With  bis  almighty  hand. 
The  list'ning  spheres  attend. 
And  swell  the  growing  fame, 
,  And  sing,  in  songs  which  never  end. 
Jehovah's  wondrous   name. 


3.  Though  nature's  strength  decay,  v-  The  whole  triumphant  host 

\m\  earth  and  hell  withstand.         Give  thanks  to  God- on  high: 
To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  mj  w  ay.  •  Had,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 


Ki  his  divine  command. 


Eternally  the)  cry 


JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine, 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays  ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 
And  never-ceasing  praise. 

Oliver,  (adapted.  I 

229.)  189.*         t.106. 

DRAW  me,  O  Father,  to  the  Son, 
That  he  may  draw  ine  unto  thee  : 
Thy  Spirit  render  me  his  own, 
And  rule  without  control  in  me  ; 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad, 
And  keep  me  in  thy  peace,  O  God. 
B.  Cressolius. 

(230.)  190.*  t.  79. 

REJOICE,  my  soul,  God  cares  for 
Trust  to  his  word  assuredly,  (thee. 
However  things  may  go  :  (sake,j 
Thy  heavenly  Father,  for  Christ's! 


Of  thy  concerns  will   notice  tak< 
And  mercy  freely  to  thee  show. 

2.  My  griefs  and  cares,  to  tin  • 

known, 
My  God,  I  cast  on  thee  alone, 
In  thee  is  all  my  trust  : 
Since  thou  dost  govern,  I'll  be  still 
Into  thy  hands  resign  my  will, 
And   thank  thee  prostrate  in    the 

dust. 

3.  I  confidently  do  believe,  (leave. 
Me,  thy  poor  child,  thou  wilt  no* 
For  thou  my  Father  art :  (faith 
Fill  thou  my  soul  with  love  am 
Thus  I  am  rich  in  life  and  death. 
And  from  thy  love  nought  shall  mc 

part. 

J.  Sach- 


XI.    JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


191. 


29 


[288. 

\1  \   M>ng  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 
Mv  praise  ascend  to  his  abode  : 
Tine,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The  great  Supreme,    the    mightv 
God. 

2.   Without  beginning  or  decline,    ! 
Object  of  faith,  and  not  of  sense  ; 
Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine. 
He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

;i.   As  much,  when  in  the  manger i 
Almighty  ruler  of  the  sky,      (laid. 
ka    when  the  six  days'  work    be 
made  Gov* 

Fill'd  all  the    morning-stars    with 

4.  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 
solvation  is  his  dearest  claim  ; 


That  gracious  sound    well-p 

he  hears, 
And  owns  Immanuel  for  his  name 

5.  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel. 
My  well-plac'd  hopes  with  joy  I  see 
My    bosom    glows   with  heavenlv 

zeal. 
To  worship  him  who  died  for  me. 

6.  A.8  man  he  pities  my  complaint . 
His  power  ami  truth  are  all  divim 
He  will  not  fail,  he  cannot  faint, 
Salvation's  sure,  and  must  be  mine 

Oowper 


(234.) 


192.' 


t.  68 


O  ETERNAL    Word. 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  !     (thee 
While  the  hosts  of  heaven  ador<* 
We   with    awe    fall    down    t» 
thee. 


64 


JESUS  CHRIST, 


18.    The  Father's    equal,  God    the 

|  With  him  thou  ever  reignest;  (Son; 
Thou  art  partaker  of  his  throne, 
And  all  things  thou  sustainest: 
Both  angels  and  men  view  their 
Maker  as  man,  (sion  : 

'With  joy  that  is  past  all  expres- 
O  happy,  unspeakably  happy,  who 

|  Find  in  him  life  and  salvation,  (can 

3.  This  mystery  every  throne  and 
Admires  with  adoration  ;      (power 
The  angelic  choirs  for  evermore 
Extol  his  incarnation  : 
The  angels  and  elders  before   him 

fall  down,  (ing; 

2.    By  his  own    power    were    all  With  accents  melodious  him  praia- 

Unto  the  Lamh  slain,  and  to   him 

on  the  throne. 
They  render  glory  unceasing. 

4.  The  Church  on  earth  in  humble 
strain, 

»  Exalteth  Christ  our  Saviour; 
luu    **  kgrjje  sings,  The  Lamb  for  us  wa> 

li, i  Our  foe  is  cast  for  ever  ;        (slain, 

For  Christ    hath   redeemed  us  by 
his  precious  blood 


And  with  rapture  raise 
Songs  of  love  and  praise. 

2.  God  and  man  indeed. 
Comfort  in  all  need, 

Thou  becam'st  a  man  of  sorrows, 
To  gain  life  eternal  for  us, 

By  thy  precious  blood, 

Jesus,  man  and  God. 

A.  DwetS. 

(285.)  193,  r.2l 

BEFORE      the      heavens     were 

streteh'd  abroad, 
From  everlasting  was  the  Word; 
With  God  he  was,  the  Word  was 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd.  (God 
By  his  own    j 

things  made ; 
By  him  supported  all  things  stand; 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3.  Mortals  with  joy  behold  his  face, 
Tlie  eternal  Father's  only  Son  ; 
How    full   of   truth,    how    full    of 

grace 
WVs  Christ,  in  whom  the  Godhead 


4.  Archangels  left  their  high  abode, 

To  learn  new   mysteries  here,  and  ()ut  0feyery  n:ltll)n  ail(]  kindred. 


tell 

The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

Watt 

L94.*         t.  1 


And    made   us   thereby    kings   and 

priests  unto  God, 
To  him  thanksgiving  be  render'd. 


-•;    5 


(236.  im.  t 

THY  majesty  how  vast  it  is, 
And  how  immense  the  glory, 
Which  thou, ( I  Jesus,  dost  po 

Both  heaven  and  earth  adore  thee  ; 

The  legions  of  angels  exalt    thy 

great  name.  (evident  : 

Thy  glory   and    might    are  trans-  -phe 


And    thousands    of   thousands    thy 

praises  proclaim, 
Upon  thee  gladly  dependent. 


When   Christ   in  majesty  shall 

come. 
With  all  his  bright  attendance, 
On  every  man  pronounce  a  doom. 
An  awful,  final  sentence : 
Then  shall  all  his  enemies  qtraking 

with  dread,  (to  cover  ; 

Wish  mountains   and    rocks   them 

ransom'd    with   gladness   will 


lilt  up  their  head.-. 
Ami  live  with  .lesus  for  ever. 

.1.   A- 


THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


65 


237.)  196.  t.  14. 

O  THE  delights,  the  heavenly 
The  glories  of  the  place,  (joys. 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace,      (beams 

2.  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 

And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3.  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 
Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  : 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  re- 
To  sec  him  wear  the  crown,  (joice 
4-.  Upon  that  dear  majestic  head 
That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 

Nee  what  immortal  glories  shine 
-Viici  circle  it  around. 
5,    This  is  the   man,  the  exalted 
Whom  we  unseen  adore;      (man, 
Hut  when  our  eyes  shall  see  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

Watte. 

(238.)  196.  t.  341. 

WORTHY,  O  Lord,  art  thou, 

That  .very  knee  should  bow, 
Ever}  tongue  to  thee  confer  ; 

Universal  nature  join, 
Strong  and  mighty  thee  to  bless. 

Gracious,  merciful,  benign. 
2.   Hail  your  dread  Lord  and  ours. 

Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers : 
Source  of  power  he  rules  alone: 

Veil  your  (aces,  prostrate  fall. 
i  'ast  your  crowns  before  his  throne. 

Hail  the  ( >aUse,  the  Lord  c»i  all. 
S.  Justice  and  truth  maintain 

Tb\  everlasting  reign  ; 
One  with  thine  almighty  Sire. 

Partner  of  an  equal  throne, 
King  of  kings,  let  all  conspire. 

Gratefully  thy  sway  to  own. 

7 


1 4.  Jesus,  thou  art  my  King, 
To  me  thy  succour  bring : 

j  Christ  the  mighty  One  art  thou, 
Help  for  all  on  thee  is  laid  : 

This  thy  promise  claim  I  now, 
Send  me  down  the  promis'd  aid, 

5.  Triumph  and  reign  in  me, 
And  spread  thy  victory  : 

Sin,  and  death,  and  hell  control, 
Pride,  and  self,  and  every  foe; 

All  subdue,  thro*  all  my  soul 
Conquering  and  to  conquer  go. 
C.  Wesley. 

(239.)  197/  r.  97. 

THOU  reign'st  above  on  heaven's 

throne, 
The  Father's  equal,-  God  the  Son  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  displays 
Thy  majesty  and  boundless  grace, 
And  in  the  Scriptures  clearly  doth 

explain, 
That  thou,  Lord,  madesl   fend  re- 

deemedst  man. 

2.    With  awe  and   reverence,  'fore 
thee.  (knee, 

And   at    thy  name    we    bow    the 
A.-  all  in  earth  and  heaven  join 
To  extol  thy  majesty  divine. 
And    thee,  to    God    the    Father's 
glory,  call  (of  all. 

The  great  Jehovah,   mighty    Lord 


198. 


t.  595. 


(240.) 

PREPARE  a  thankful  song 
To  the  Redeemer's  name; 

His    praises    should    eoiplo}    each 
V  ni!  even  heart  inh\i    ie.    tongue, 

'J.   H».  bud  his  glor>   ;»> . 

And  dreadful  pains  endur'd, 

That  ,»'  •  J 

.  ;'d. 


66 


JESUS  CHRIST, 


3.  Upon  the  cross  he  died. 
Our  debt  of  sin  to  pay  ; 

The  blood  and  water  from  his  side 
Wash  guilt  and  sin  away. 

4.  And  now  he  pleading  stands 
For  us,  before  the  throne  ; 

And  answers  all  the  law  demands. 
With  what  himself  hath  done, 

5.  He  sees  us  willing  slaves 
To  sin.  and  Satan's  power  : 

But  with  an   outstretched   arm  he 
In  his  appointed  hour.      (saves, 

6    The  Holy  Ghost  he  sends 
Our  stubborn  souls  to  move. 

To  make  his  enemies  his  friends. 
And  conquer  them  by  love. 

7.  The  love  of  sin  departs. 
The  life  of  grace  takes  place, 

Soon  as  his  voice  invites  our  hearts 
To  rise  and  seek  his  face. 

8.  Tin-  world  and  Satan  rage. 
But  ho  their  power  controls ; 

Hi^  wisdom,  love,  and  truth  engage 
Protection  for  our  souls. 

9.  Tho'  pressed  we  need  not  yield, 
But  shall  prevail  at  length  ; 

For  Jesus  is  our  sun  and  shield. 
Our  righteousness  and  strength. 

10.  Assur'd  that  Christ  our  Kins? 
Will  put  our  foes  to  flight. 

We  on  the  field  of  battle  sing. 
And  triumph  while  wo  fight. 

Newton. 


Convinc'd  and  certified  I  am. 
There  is  no  God  beside. 

3.  Soon  as  the  Spirit  shows 
That  precious  blood  of  thine. 

The  happy,  pardon'd  sinner  knows 
It  is  the  blood  divine. 

4.  Yea.  only  he  who  feels. 
My  Saviour  for  me  died. 

Is  certain  that  the  Godhead  dwells 
In  Jesus  crucified. 


(242.) 


200. 


T.  14. 


KM). 


r.  595 


(241.) 

JESU$,  nay  Lord,  my  God, 
The  God  supreme  thou  art, 

The  Lord  of  ho«t<*.  whose  preciou? 
[8  sprinkled  on  my  heart,  (blood 

2.  Jehovab  is  thy  name  , 

And  thro'  thy  blood  applied, 


ALL  glory  to  the  Saviour's  name. 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall  ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2.  Ye  saints  in  glory,  who  with  joy 
Have  left  this  earthly  ball, 

Your  most   triumphant   songs  em- 
Extol  the  Lord  of  all.  (ploy. 

3.  Children  of  God,  who  walk  by 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall,  (faith 

Show  forth  your  dear  Redeemer'.- 
Confess  him  Lord  of  all.  (death. 

4.  Let  every  tribe,  and  every  tongue 
That  hear  the  Saviour's  call. 

Unite  in  one  harmonious  somr. 
And  hail  him  Lord  of  all. 

Countess  of  Huntingdon's  Hymn- 

(248.)  201.  t.  :"><»."> 

HOSANNA  to  the  Son 

Of  David,  and  of  God,      (down. 
Who  brought    the  news  of  pardon 

And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood. 

2.  To  Christ,  the  anointed  King 
Ba  end  lens  blessings  giv'n  ; 

Let  the  whole  earth  h\<  g!or\  ^ir  2 
Who  ;nade  our  peacp  with  heaven 


THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


67 


(244.)         202       r.  95  or  90. 

JESUS,  thou  source  of    calm   re- 
pose, (knows, 

Thy    like,    nor    man,    nor    angel 

Fairest  among  ten  thousand  fair; 

E'en  those,  whom   death's  sad  fet- 
ters bound.  (round, 

Whom  thickest  darkness  compass'd 

Find  light  and  life,  if  thou  appear. 

2.   Effulgence  of  the  light  divine, 

Ere  rolling  planets  knew  to  shine. 

Err  time  its  ceaseless  course  began  : 

Thou,    when    the    appointed   time 
was  come, 

Didst  not  abhor  the  virgin's  womb. 

But  God  with  God.  wast  man  with 
man. 

S.  The  world,  sin,  death  oppose  in 
vain  ; 

Thou  by  thy  dying  death  hast  slain;j  Thy  dear  sceptre  is  embraced 

\l\   great  Deliverer  and  my  God  :   j  By  me  at  thy  feet  abased  . 
list  thee  vain  is  Satan's  rage/      I  choose  Mary's  seat 

In  vain  doth  hell  its  powers  engage.       At  thy  holy  feet. 

Nought  can    withstand    thy   con-       4    Gnmt  me  8teadinegg< 
quenng  blood.  Lonj)  t0  |M  my  nee 

4.  Lord  over  all,  sent  to  fulfil  Following  thee  with  love  most  ten- 
Thv    gracious    Father's  sovereign  So  that  Satan  may  not  hinder 

will,  Me  by  craft  or  force  : 

To  thy  dread  sceptre  will  I  bow;  Further  thou   my  course. 

VVith  duteous  reverence  at  thy  feet!      g    fi     ^    g  -^  ^ 
Like  humble  Mary,  lo,  I  sit ;  Mc  mstruct  ari   ht 

Speak,    Lord,   thy  servant   heareth  Thut  I  W;ltch  and  pray  w.th  fervour: 

mus'  Trusting  thee,  my  soul's  preserver: 

5.  R.  mw  thine  image.  Lord,  in  me,       ijOVC  unfeign'd,  O  Lord, 

Lowly  and  irentle  may  I  be  ;  (dear:        Unto  me  afford. 

No  charms  but  these  to  thee  are       a     wr,        T  ,  , 

..  ,  .     ,  6.    When  1  hence  depart. 

N      mm  r  ;uav  st  thou  ever  find.  ad         ,i    „  tU        _     u 

M  m    i      •     t  strengthen  thou   my  heart. 

No  pride  in  mv  unruffled  mind.        *     i  •    .^  .u  » 

n       r  •  ,  r.  And  into  thv  realms  comev  me. 

mit  faith   and   heaven-born   peace  r     ,u       •   k#1—    .  ,       «. 

In  thy  righteousness  arrav  me, 

1)6  there  That  at  thy  right  hand' 

6.  A  patient,  a  victorious  mind.  Jovful  I  may  stand. 
That,  life  and  all  things  cast  behind,  »■-■- 


Springs  forth  obedient  to  thy  call 
A  heart  that  no  desire  can  move. 
But  still  to  adore,  believe,  and  love. 
Give  me,  my  Lord,  my  Life,  my  All. 

(245.)  20*.*  t.  6<^ 

JESUS,  who  with  thee 

Can  compared  be  ] 
Source  of  rest  and  consolation. 
Life,  and  light,  and  full  salvation  : 

Son  of  God,  with  thee 

None  compar'd  can  be. 

2    Life,  thou  diedst  for  me. 

From  all  misery 
And  distress  me  to  deliver. 
And  from  death  to  save  for  ever  : 

I  am  by  thy  blood, 

Reconcil'd  to  God. 

3.   Highest  King  and  Priest, 
Prophet,  Lord,  and   Christ. 


(der. 


JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON  OF  GOD 
204.  t.  341. 


68 

(246.) 

0  DAY-SPRING  from  on  high, 

In  mercy  hear  my  cry  : 
See  the  travail  o£thy  soul 

Saviour,  and  be  satisfied  : 
Rule  in  me  without  control ; 

May  I  ever  thine  abide. 

2.  Jesus,  who  art  the  Tree 
Of  immortality, 

Peed  this  tender  branch  of  thine  : 
By  thy  influence  I  shall  thrive  : 

Thou,  the  true,  the  heavenly  Vine, 
Grafted  into  thee  I  live. 

3.  Of  life  the  Fountain  thou  ; 
I  know,  I  feel  it  now ; 

Faint  and  dead  no  more  I  droop; 

Thou  reviv'st  me,  thy  supplies, 
Every  moment  springing  up, 

Unto  life  eternal  rise. 

4.  Thou  the  good  Shepherd  art; 
From  thee  I'll  never  part: 


There  remember  me  in  love, 

Plead  for  me  a  sinner  there. 
8.  Jesus,  thou  art  my  King, 

Praises  to  thee  I  sing  : 
Kept  by  thy  almighty  hand. 

Saviour,   who    shall    pluck    me 
thence  ? 
Faith  supports,  by  faith  I  stand, 

Strong  in  thy  omnipotence. 

c.  Wesley 

205.     t.  581  or  83." 

CHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light ; 
Sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night  : 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near; 
Day-star  in  my  heart  appear. 
2.  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn. 
Unaccompanied  by  thee ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return. 
Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see  ; 


Thou,  my  Keeper  and  my  Guide,  Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Watch  me  still  with  tender  care,  I  Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 


Gently  lead  me  by  thy  side, 
Kindly  in  thy  bosom  bear. 

5.  Thou  art  my  daily  Bread, 

O  Christ,  thou  art  my  Head  ; 
Countless  benefits  on  me 

As  thy  body's  member  flow  ; 
Nourish'*!  I  and  fed  by  thee, 

Up  to  thee  in  all  things  grow. 

6.  Prophet,  to  me  reveal 
Thy  Father's  perfect  will  : 

Never  mortal  spake  like  thee ; 

Lord,  may  I  by  thee  be  taught, 
May  1  listen  eagerly 
To  thy  words  with  com  fori  fraught. 

/     High-priest,  on  thee  I  call. 
Thy  blood    lton'ii  for  all  ; 

Thou  dost  still  in  heaven  above 
is  t  he  Lamb  once  slain  appear ; 


13.  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 
Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
'Fill  me.  Radiancy  divine  ! 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
iMore  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

Y.  Weak) 

(247..)  206.       t.  2i9- 

WE  bow  before  thy  throne, 

Jesus,  :||:  and  thee  alone 
Our  God  and  Saviour  own  . 
While  pilgrims  here  on  earth  we  are. 
We  to  thy  courts  will  oft  repair/ 

To  oifer  prayef  and  praise  : 
<)  God  of  Grace, 

Thy  saving  name  we  bless. 
2.    Again  ire    raise  the  strain. 
Worthy  :||:  the  Lamb  once  slain. 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


69 


For  evermore  to  reign  :  (more, 
Thee,  Christ,  God  bless'd  for  ever- 
Our  lips  confess,  our  hearts  adore  : 

Honour  and  majesty 

Be  given  to  thee 

Now  and  eternally. 

(248.)  i;<>7.'  T.  22. 

COME,  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet; 
Behold  in  him  what  wonders  meet: 
Words  are  too  feeble  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or   his  grace. 

2.  He  is  the  Head  ;  each  member 

lives. 
And  owns  the  vital  power  he  gives; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit  and  his  love. 

3.  He  is  the  Vine,  his  heavenly  root 
Supplies  each  branch  with  life  and 

fruit: 


O  may  a  lasting  union  join 

My  soul  to  Christ  the  living  Vine. 

4.  He  is  the  Rock ;  how  firm  he 

proves ; 
The  Rock  of  ages  never  moves  I 
But  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him 

flow, 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through. 

5.  He  is  the  Sun  of  righteousness, 
Diffusing  light,  and  joy,  and  peace: 
What  healing  in  his  beams  appears. 
To  chase  our  clouds  and  dry  our 

tears  ! 

6.  Yet  faintly  to  us  mortals  here 
His  glory,  grace,  and  worth  appear : 
His  beauties  we  shall  clearly  trace. 
When  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

Watts. 


XII.    THE  HOLY  GHOST,  HIS  GIFTS  AND  OPERATIONS. 


208. 


r.  203.  From  all  strange  doctrines  us  pre- 
serve, 
No  other  master  may  we  serve, 
But  Christ,  who  is  our  only  Saviour. 
In  him  we  will  confide  for  ever  : 

Hallelujah.  :||: 


(252. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  come,  Lord 

our  God, 
And  shed  thy  heavenly  gifts  abroad 
On  us,  and  unto  every  heart 
True  faith  and  fervent  love  impart: 
0  Lord,  who  by  thy  heavenly  light,3.  O  Holy  Ghost,  kind  Comforter. 
Hast  call'd  thy  church  from  sinful  iHelp    us   with    watchfulness    and 

night,  prayer, 

Out  of  all  nations,  tribes  and  places ;  'Midst  various  trials  thee  to  obey, 
To  thee  we    render    thanks    and  And  never  from  the  truth  to  stray  : 

praia  ()  Lord,  by  thy  almighty  grace, 

Hallelujah.  :||:|  Prepare  us  so  to  run  our  race, 
0  rr,,       t  •   u    i  .         That  we  by  thy  illumination, 

2.  Thou  Light  divine,  most  gracious ;  May  gain  heaven's  glorious  hab.- 
Kevive  us  by  thv  holv  word,  (Lord,!  t*tion  . 

And  teach  thy  flock  in  truth  to  call;  Hallelujat 

On  (rod,  the  father  of  us  all :  Robert  of  France,  Luther 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 

T.  4. 


70 

(255.)  209.* 

O  SPIRIT  of  grace, 

Thy  kindness  we  trace, 

In  showing  to  us  (Christ's  cross. 
That  life  and  salvation  proceed  from 
"2.  In  darkness  we  stray 'd, 

Until  we  were  led 

By  thee  to  believe  (receive. 

That  Jesus,  our  Saviour,will  sinners 

3.  Our  hearts  rhou  didst  cheer, 
Dispelling  all  fear; 

We  humbly  could  claim  (name. 
Salvation  and  pardon  in  Jesus'  dear 

4.  Grant  us  to  obey 

Thy  teaching,  we  pray, 
O  spirit  of  love,  (to  prove. 

A  nd  thankful  to  thee  for  thy  mercies 

5.  We  wish  to  afford 
To  Jesus  our  Lord, 

For  his  bitter  pain,  (chosen  train. 
Joy,  honour,  and  glory,  midst   his 

6.  O  therefore  impart 
Thyself  to  each  heart, 
That  thus  we  may  show, 

In  our  whole  behaviour,  that  Jesus 
we  know. 

Z.  and  others. 

(257.)  210.  t.  14 

COME,  blessed  Spirit,  gracious 
Lord, 

Thy  power  to  us  make  known  ; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word 

And  break  each  heart  of  stone. 

2.  Give  us  ourselves  and  Christ  to 
In  this  our  gracious  day;  (know; 

Repentance  unto  life  bestow, 
Christ's  pardoning  love  display. 

3.  Convince  us  first  of  unbelief, 
And  freely  then  release; 

Fill  every  soul  with  sacred  grief, 
\nd  then  with  sacred  peace. 


4.  Show  us  our  poverty,  relie\e 
And  then  enrich  the  poor ; 

The    knowledge    of  our    sickness 
The  knowledge  of  our  cure,  (give, 

5.  A  blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart. 
And  then  remove  the  load  : 

Trouble,  then    lead    the    troubled 

To  Christ's  atoning  blood,  (heart 

Wesley . 


211. 


t.  14. 


(258.) 

O  HOLY  Ghost,  eternal  God 
Descending  from  above,    (blood, 

Thou  fill'st  the  soul  thro'  Jesus' 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

2.  Thou  comfortest  the  heavy  heart. 
By  sin  and  grief  oppress'd  ; 

Thou  to  the  dead  dost  life  impart. 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3.  Thy  sweet  communion  charms 

the  soul, 
And  gives  true  peace  and  joy  ; 
Which  Satan's    power  can    ne'er 

control, 
Nor  all  his  wiles  destroy. 

4.  Let  no  false  comfort  lift  us  up 
To  confidence  that's  vain  ; 

Nor    let  their  faith    and    courage 
droop, 
Who  love  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

5.  Breathe  comfort,  where  distress 

abounds, 
O  make  our  conscience  clean  ; 
And   heal,  with  balm  from  Jesus' 

wounds, 
The  festering  sores  of  sin. 

6.  Vanquish  our  lusts,  our  pride 

remove, 
Take  out  the  heart  of  stone  ; 
Show  us  the    Father's    bound !cs> 

love, 
The  merits  of  the  Son. 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


71 


*>  .  The  Father  sent  his  Son  to  die  ; 

The  willing  Son  obey'd  : 
The  witness  Thou  to  ratify 

The  purchase  Christ  hath  made, 
J.  Hart 


(2S9.) 


21: 


t.  ">S2  or  595. 


COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 

And  open  all  our  eyes. 
*2.   Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove  ; 
\nd  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 

Of  never-ceasing  love. 
3.   Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood ; 
And  to  our  stubborn  hearts  reveal 

The  hidden  love  of  God. 
i.  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 

And  new-create  the  whole. 

5.  If  thou,  O  Comforter, 
Thine  influence  withdraw, 

What  easy  victims  soon  we  fall 
To  conscience  and  the  law  ! 

6.  No  longer  burns  our  love  ; 
Our  faith  and  courage  fail  ; 

*  >ur  sin  revives,  and  death  and  hell 
Our  feeble  souls  assail. 

7.  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts ; 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 

Then   shall  we   know,  and   praise 
and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

.J.  Hart. 

(261.)  218.*        r.58. 

THOU    Comforter  and  Guide  of 

Jesus'  train,  (dain, 

V\  ho  dost  thvself  his  ministers  or- 


Look  on  us  in  mercy,  jrrant  us  thy 

favour,  (ever, 

Our  souls  and  bodies  we  devote  for 

O  I/O rd,  to  thee. 

2.  O  thou  life-giving  stream,  the 

earth  o'erflow,  (break  through  : 
Whatever  would  obstruct  thy  course 
O   most  gracious  Spirit,   hear  our 

petition,  (trition. 

Teach  all  to  turn  to  Jesus  with  con- 
That  they  may  live. 

3.  We  pray   thee  fill  us  all  with 
Jesus'  love,  (prove  : 

That  we  may  in  his  service  faithful 
Teach  us  to  esteem  it  the  greatest 

favour. 
With   humble,  contrite    hearts  to 

serve  our  Saviour 

Till  we  shall  rest . 

4.  Unto  Christ's  congregation  in 
each  place 

Grant,  'midst    all    trials,  comfort. 

peace,  and  grace  : 
O  may  all  believers,  in  every  station. 
Rejoice  in  Jesus  and  in  his  salvation, 
God,  Holy  Ghost. 

(262.)  214.        t.341 

THOU  promis'd  Comforter, 

Fruit  of  the  Saviour's  prayer, 
Thee  the  world  cannot  receive; 

Thee  they  neither  know  nor  see  ; 
Dead  is  all  the  life  they  live. 

Dark  their  light,  while  void  of 
thee. 

2.  Yet  I  enjoy  thy  grace, 

Thro'  Christ,  my  righteousness  ; 
Mine  the  gifts  thou  dost  impart, 

Mine  the  unction  from  abow  ; 
Pardon  written  on  my  heart, 

Light,  and  life,  and  joy.  and  love. 


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THE   HOLY  GHOST. 


3.  Thee  I  exult  to  feel, 
Thou  in  my  heart  dost  dwell ; 

There  thou  bear'st  thy  witness  true, 
Shed'st  the  love  of  God  abroad  : 

I,  in  Christ,  a  ereature  new, 
I.  even  I,  am  born  of  God. 

4.  Thy  gifts,  blest  Comforter, 
I  glory  to  declare  : 

Sweetly  sure  of  grace  I  am, 
Pardon  to  my  soul  applied, 

interest  in  the  spotless  Lamb ; 
Dead  for  all,  for  me  he  died. 

5.  Thou  art  thyself  the  Seal ; 
I  more  than  pardon  feel : 

Peace,  unutterable  peace, 

Joy,  that  ages  near  can  move, 

Faith's  assurance,  hope's  increase, 
All  the  confidence  of  love. 

6.  Pledge  of  the  promise  given, 
My  antepast  of  heaven, 

Earnest  thou  of  joys  divine, 
Joys  divine  on  me  bestow'd  ; 

Heaven  and  Christ  and  all  are  mine, 
I'm    through    thee    an    heir  of 
God. 

7.  Thou  art  my  inward  Guide, 
I  ask  no  help  beside ; 

Holy  Ghost,  on  thee  I  call, 
Weak  as  helpless  infancy  ; 

Weak  I  am,  yet  cannot  fall, 

Stay'd  by  faith,  and  led  by  thee. 


263  | 


215, 


r.582; 


SPIRIT  of  truth,  come  down, 

Reveal  the  thing*  of  God, 
Make  thou  to  us  Christ's  Godhead 
known, 

A  pply  his  precious  blood  : 

His  merits  glorify. 

That  each  may  clearly  see, 
Jesus,  who  did  for  sinners  die, 

Hath  surely  died  for  me. 


2.  No  man  can  trul 
That  Jesus  is  the  Lord. 

Unless  tfrbu  take  the  veil  away. 
And  breathe  the  living  word  : 
Then,  only  then  we  feel 
Our  interest  in  his  blood, 

And  cry  with  joy  unspeakable, 
"Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God." 

3.  O  that  the  world  might  know 
The  all-atoning  Lamb  : 

Spirit  of  faith,  descend  and  show 
The  virtue  of  his  name  : 
The  grace  which  all  may  find. 
The  saving  power  impart ; 

O  testify  to  all  mankind. 
And  speak  in  every  heart. 

(264.)  216.  t.  14. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  on  us  breathe 
With  all  thy  quickening  po^  i 
Kindle  our  love,  confirm  our  faith* 
Warm  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2,  Assure  my  conscience  of  her 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ;  (part 
And  bear  thy  witness  in  my  heart. 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

3.  Thou  art  the  Earnest  of  his  love. 
The  Pledge  of  joys  to  come: 

O  lead  us,  that  we  may  above 
Obtain  our  lasting  home. 

Watt> 

217.  T.  ;>!>•> 

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  oui  L"r 

The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 
2.  Like  mighty,  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath ., 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 

One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe  : 
The  young,  the  old   inspire 
With  wisdom  from  above;       (fire, 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love,     j 
i.  Spirit  of  lisjht,  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  ! 
O,  spirit  of  adoption,  now 

M  ly  we  be  sanctified  ! 

Montgomery. ! 

218.  t.  14., 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  in- 
spire, 

Let  us  thine  influence  prove  ; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 

Fountain  of  life  and  love. 
2.  Open  the  hearts  of  all  who  hear, 

To  make  the  Saviour  room  ; 
\«»w  let  us  find  redemption  near,  i 

Let  faith  by  hearing  come. 

Congregation*]  H.  B. 

:>  219.  t.  79. 

BREATHE  on  these  bones  so  dry 

asd  dead. 
God  Holy  Ghost,  thy  influence  shed 
In  all  our  hearts  abroad  :   (abounds ; 
Point  out    the  place  where  grace 
Direct  us  to  the  bleeding  wounds 
Ot  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God. 

■mince  us  that  the  Lamb  uas 

slain 
For  us,  and  to  our  minds  explain 
The  mystery  of  the  cr 
To  know,  and  to  be  found  in  him, 
Let  us  our  highest  gain  esteem  ; 
\nd  for  it  count  all  things  but  loss. 
Hart 


(2m.)  220.  t.  14 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God. 

Proceeding  from  above, 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Sol  . 

Thou  God  of  peace  and  love. 

2.  Thou  art  the  only  Comforter 
In  all  our  soul's  distress ; 

Thou  showest  us  our  unbelief. 
And  Christ's  redeeming  grace. 

3.  Thou  dost  thy  sanctifying  gift> 
Unto  the  church  impart ; 

Writest  God's  holy,  precious  law 
On  each  believer's  heart. 

4.  Thy  holy  unction  power  affords 
The  gospel  to  proclaim  : 

By  thee  enabled,  we  set  forth 
Salvation  in  Christ's  name. 

5.  Assist   and    strengthen    us,  O 
Lord, 

Thou  know'st  we  all  are  frail ; 
Grant,  neither  Satan,  world,   nor 
flesh 
May  o'er  Christ's  flock  prevail. 

6.  Cause  all  disharmony  and  strife 
In  Christendom  to  cease  ; 

And  give  to  all  the  flocks  of  Christ 
Love,  union,  truth,  and  peace. 

(267.)  221.*         r.  22 

O     COMFORTER,     God     Holy 

Ghost,  (stow'st ; 

Thou    heavenly   gifts    on    us    be- 
The  pledge  of  our  salvation  art, 
And  bear'st    thy  witness    in    our 

heart. 
2.  The  sheep  of  Jesus  which  wett 

lost, 
Thou  callest,  teaching  them  to  trust 
For  help,  forgiveness,  peace,  and 

grace 
In  him.  the  Lord  our  right— MBMfl 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


3.  Thy  gladd'ning  oil    thou  dost 

impart 
To  every  poor  and  contrite  heart, 
Which  Jesus  as  the  Saviour  knows, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows. 

4.  The  feeble  souls  thou  dost  sus- 

tain, 
Anointest  all  the  witness  train, 
Keepest  believers  in  the  faith, 
And  art   their   guide   in   life  and 

death. 

5.  Who  can  thy  operations  trace, 
The  kindness,  patience,  truth,  and 

grace, 
Thou  showest  to  Christ's  family, 
Who  living  temples  are  to  thee. 


Bohemian  Brethren. 


(269.) 


222; 


t.  230. 


THOU    great    Teacher,   who  in- 
structest 

Christ's  flock,  and  us  to  bliss  con- 
ductest, 

Wrho  noblest  gifts  to  grant  didst 
deign 

To  the  apostles,  thine  anointed, 

By   thee  for  that  great  work  ap- 
pointed 

To    teach,  reprove,    and    comfort 
men, 

And  freely  offer  grace 

Unto  the  Gentile  race ; 
Lord  have  mercy  : 

Grant  us  to  be — immoveably 

Fix'd  on  their  ground,  upheld  by 
thee. 

t.  22. 


228. 


Q   * 


(270,) 

TO    thee,    God    Holy   Ghost,  we 

pray, 
Who  lead'st  us  in  the  gospel-way 


Those  precious  gifts  on  us  bestow . 
Which  from  our  Saviour's  merits 
flow. 

2.  Thou    heavenly  Teacher,    thee 
we  praise 

For  thy  instruction,   power.,   and 

grace, 

To  love  the  Father,  who  doth  own 
Us  as  his  children  in  the  Son. 

3.  Most    gracious    Comforter    we 
O  lead  us  further  every  day  ;  (pray. 
Thy  unction  to  us  all  impart, 
Preserve  and  sanctify  each  heart. 

4.  Till  we  in  heaven  shall  take  our 
Instruct  us  often  to  repeat,     (seat, 
"  Abba,  our  Father,"  and  to  be 
Writh  Christ  in  union  constantly. 

Z 

(271.)  224.  t.  *>0. 

O  that  the  Comforter  would  come. 
Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home. 
And  keep  possession  of  my  breast ; 
Yea,  make  my  soul  his  blest  abode. 
The  temple  of  the  in-dwelling  God. 

2.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  soul  in- 

spire, 
Attest  that  I  am  born  again  ; 
Come  and  baptize  me,  now,  with 

fire, 
Nor  let  thy  former  gifts  be  vain  : 
Grant  me  a  sense  that  I'm  forgiven, 
A  pledge  that  I'm  an  heir  ofheavert. 

3.  Grant  me  the  indubitable  scat. 
That  ascertains  the  kingdom  mine  ; 
That  powerful  stamp  I  long  to  feel, 

The  signature  of  love  divine  : 
O  shed  it  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Fulness  of  love,  of  heaven,  of  God. 
0.  Wi 


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XIII.  GOD'S  CALL  OF  GRACE  TO  THE  UNCONVERTED. 


(273.)  2^5.* 

My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive, 
Whom,  with  sin's  galling  load  op- 
pressed, 
\or  man  nor  angel  can  relieve, 


T.  -17.  j4.  They  by  the  Father  are  esteem'd. 
When  thus  presented  by  our  Sa- 
viour :  (deem'd, 
Heal'd  by  his  wounds,  from  sin  re- 
They  prove  the  Father's  love  and 

Who  have  no  hope  to  be  redressed  ;  u  \  ,.  *         1 

wtu     i     «i     ,u  u        i     n   •«    He    owns    them  as  his  sons    and 

Who  loathe  the  world  and   all  its    »    ,,    „ ,     ,    .,   v  .  ,     . 

,  J  And  all  he  hath  their  own  declares; 

IA       ,    *  s\,     ,.   .  j  r  'lEternal  life  they  now  inherit, 

Dread  wrath  divine  and  mourn  fori 0  ,,  c      .  J     x      T         ,         . 

n         ,  .,        ,  .,  irroeur  d  tor  them  by  Jesus   merit; 

On   whom    the    law    pronouncetn1  tt     ,      ,,    .  .J  ..       .       .. 

f  He  dwells  in  them,  in  him  they  live, 

sentence,  (conscience  ;  - 

Condemn'd  to  hell  in  their   own 
Such   wretched    sinners    find    re- 
prieve, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 
5.  Might  all  his  loving  heart  hut 
see,  (sion. 

And  know  his  bowels  of  compas- 
To  sinners,  straying  carelessly, 
Or  such  as  mourning  seek  salva- 
tion :  (trace  ; 
Him,  when  on  earth  midst  sinners 


2.  The  fondest  mother  cannot  have 

Towards  her  darling  such  affection 

As  Jesus  show'd,  vile  man  to  save  ; 

His  love  exceedeth  our  conception:  'Zaccheus  tastes  his  saving  grace  ; 

He  left  his  throne  and  blest  abode,'  He  comforts  Magdalen  in  affliction, 


To  bear  the  sinner's  heavy  load  ; 
And  since  he  thro'  his  death  and 
suffering,  (ing, 

Hath  made  an  all-sufficient  offer- 
Our  debt  is  paid,  and  we  may  live  ; 
For  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

3.  Now  is  his  sympathizing  heart 
A  refuge  for  the  most  distressed  ; 
He  freely  pardon  will  impart ; 
By  him  their  debt  is  quite  erased  : 


Regards  her  tears  and  deep  con- 
viction, 
Her  sins,  though  many ,  he  forgives  : 
My  Saviour  sinners  poor  receives. 

6.  Behold  how  he  with  Peter  dealt ; 
Tho'  deep  his  fall,  he  show'd  him 

favour  : 
Not  only  when  on  earth  he  dwelt 
Was  he  a  sin-forgiving  Saviour  ; 
No,  he  is  still  the  very  same, 
n  wUhout|JAU8f'  g^od,  and  merciful  his  name  ; 
ground,  (drovvn'd  ;  As  he  Wils  in  humiliation, 

Their  sins  hath  swallow'd  up  andlSo  1S  hc  stlM  ,n  exaltation  : 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  them  is  given,  Repenting  souls,  you  may  believe, 

Our  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

7.  Come,  sinners,  come,  tho'  vile 


Who  leads  them  in  the    path    to 
heaven,  (lieve, 

And  prompts  them  always  to  be- 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


and  base  ; 
Returning  prodigals  he  meeteth  ; 


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He  freely  otters  them  his  grace, 
Them  with  a   pardoning   kiss  he 

greeteth  :  (way  1 

Why  wilt  thou  stand  in  thy  own 
Why  wilfully  be  Satan's  prey  ! 
Wilt  thou  sin's  drudge  remain  for 

ever, 
Tho'  he  appear'd  thee  to  deliver  1 
Do  not  delay,  sin's  service  leave, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  will  receive. 

8.  Come,  ye  that  heavy  laden  are, 
Come,   weary,   void   of  self-assist- 
ance ; 

Tho'  doubting,  ready  to  despair, 
Come  but  to  him  without  resist- 
ance : 
Behold  his  heart  with  love  replete, 
Full  of  desire  the  worst  to  meet ; 
Long  hath  he  sought  for  you  tho' 
wretched,  (ed : 

Vou  to  embrace  his  arms  outstretch- 
O  come  to  him,  believe,  and  live  ; 
My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

9.  Object  not,  I'm  a  wretch  too  base, 
Too  oft  his  goodness  I  have  slighted, 
Too  often  spurned  at  his  grace, 

I,  who  was  graciously  invited  : 
Is  your  repentance  now  sincere  1 
Your  sorrow  genuine  7  do  not  fear  ; 
His  power  and  mercy  are  unbound- 
ed, (founded  : 
None,  trusting  him,  was  e'er  con- 
He  saves  whom  none  else  can  re- 
lieve ; 
My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

10.  Think   not,  'tis  time   enough, 

nor  say,  (sure, 

God,  who  is  gracious  beyond  mea- 
Shuts  not  the  door  of  grace  to-day  ; 
I'll  first  enjoy  some  carnal  pleasure: 
No,  God  forbid  !   if  you  are  wise, 
Grace  ofler'd  now,  do  not  despise: 


Who  slights  to-day  the  invitation, 
May  ever  miss  of  his  salvation  : 
Come  now  to  Jesus,  come  and  live  ; 
To-day  he  sinners  doth  receive. 
11.  Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  thee, 
Thou  sinners'  Friend,  thou  gracious 

Saviour  ; 
Grant  I  and  all  may  ardently 
Desire  thy  pardon,  peace,  and  fa- 
vour : 
And  when  temptations  would  assail. 
Let  thine  almighty  grace  prevail  : 
May  none  who  feel  sin's  condemna- 
tion, 
Neglect  thy  generous  invitation  : 
But  all  experience  and  believe 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 
Fr.  Leopold  Lehr. 

(274.)  226.*       t.  205. 

SINNERS,  come,  the  Saviour  see, 
Hands,  feet,  side,  and  temples  view ; 
See  him  bleeding  on  the  tree  ; 
See,  his  heart  is  piere'd  for  you  : 
View  awhile,  then  haste  away, 
Find  a  thousand  more,  and  say, 
Come,  ye  sinners,  come  with  me, 
View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree. 
2.  Who    would   still   such    mercy 

grieve  ? 
Sinners,  hear  instruction  mild  ; 
Doubt  no  more,  but  now  believe, 
Each  become  a  little  child  ; 
Artful  doubts  and  reasonings  be 
Nail'd  with  Jesus  to  the  tree  ; 
Mourning  souls  who  simple  are. 
Surely  shall  the  blessing  share. 


227. 


t.  585. 


(275.) 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretch- 
ed, (sore. 
Weak  and  wounded,    sick  and 
!  Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 


OF  GRACE. 


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Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power  : 
He  is  able,  :||: 
He  is  willing  ;  doubt  no  more. 

2.  Ho,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome: , 
God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 

True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh,^ 
Without  money,  :|: 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3.  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 
Lost,  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall  : 

If  ye  tarry  till  ye're  better. 
Ye  will  never  come  at  all  : 
Not  the  righteous,  :|i: 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4.  Let  not  conscience  make  you 

linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 
b  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 
This  he  gives  you  ;  :J|: 
'  Tis  the  Spirit's  glimmering  beam. 

5.  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  your  Maker  prostrate  lies  : 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 

Hear  him  crv.  before  he  dies. 
M  It  is  nnish'd;"  :|1 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6.  Lo,  the  incarnate  God  ascended 
Pleads  the  merit  of  hi6  blood  :    ; 

Venture  on  him.  venture  freely, 
L^t  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus  :|: 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7.  Saints  and  ufgels,  join'd  in  con-' 

rert, 
Sing  tin    praises  of  the  Lamb; 
While  the  blissful  seats  <>t   heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  hi>-  name  : 
Hallelujah.  :|: 
Sinner*  here  may  sing  the  same. 


(276.)  228.         t.  205- 

SINNER,  hear  thy  Saviour's  call, 

Lo,  he  now  is  passing  by  ; 
He  has  seen  thy  grievous  thrall, 

Jesus  heard  thy  mournful  cry  : 
He  has  pardon  to  impart. 

Grace  to  save  thee  from  thy  fears; 
See  the  love  that  rills  his  heart, 

Sinner,  wipe  away  thy  tears. 

2.  Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come, 
Or  to  tell  him  all  thy  case  ? 

He  will  not  pronounce  thy  doom 
Nor  will  frown  thee  from  his  face  : 

Wilt  thou  fear  Imrnanuel  ? 

Wilt  thou  dread  theLamb  of  God, 

Who,  to  save  thy  soul  from  hell, 
Shed  his  own  most  precious  blood. 

3.  Think  how  on  the  cross  he  hung. 
Pierced  with  a  thousand  wounds; 

Hark,  from  each  as  with  a  tongue 
Now  the  voice  of  pardon  sounds  ; 

See  from  all  his  open'd  veins 
Blood  of  wondrous  virtue  flow, 

Shed,  to  wash  away  thy  stains, 
Thee  to  ransom  from  thy  woe. 

4.  Though  his  majesty  be  great. 
Yet  his  mercy  is  no  less  ; 

Though  he  thy  transgressions  hate 
Still  he  feels  for  thy  distress  : 

By  himself  the  Lord  has  sworn 
He  delights  not  in  thy  death  : 

But  invites  thee  to  return  ; — (faith. 

Come,  that   thou    mayst    liv. 

5.  Raise  thy  downcast  ev  es  a 
What  bright  throngs  his  throne 

surround  ; 

These,  tho'  sinners  once  like  thee, 

N.»w  have  full  salvation  found  : 

Yield  not  then  to  unbelief,  (room  ;" 

While   he  says,  *•  There   yet    is 

Though  of  sinners  thou  art  chief. — 

Since  'tis  Jesus  calls  thee, 

•tui.  (adapts.) 


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GOD'S  CALL 


(277.;  229.  t.  22. 

COME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel-feast; 

Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
Not  one  of  you  need  stay  behind  : 

His  gospel  calleth  to  mankind. 

2.  Attend,     the     gospel-trumpet 

sounds,  (bounds; 

Calls  sinners  from  earth's  farthest 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  : — 
Return  yeransom'dsinners,home. 

3.  Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  opprest, 
Ye  wanderers,  who  are  seeking 

rest;  (blind, 

The  poor,  the  maim'd,  the  halt,  the 

WithChrist  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4.  The  message  as  from  God  re- 

ceive ;  (live  : 

Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and 
O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain; 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 

5.  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel ; 
His  conquering    love    consent    to 

feel  : 
Yield  to  his  love's  almighty  power, 
And  strive  against  your  God    no 

more. 

6.  See  him  set  forth  before  your 

eyes, 
A  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice  : 
His  offer'd  benefits  embraee. 
And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace 

7.  This  is  the  time,  no  more  delay  ; 
This  is  the  acceptable  day  : 
Come  in,  this  moment,  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him,  who  died  for  all. 

VYVxleY. 

(278.)  230.  T.  22. 

SINNERS,  obey  the  gospel-word. 
Haste  to  the  supper  of  the  Lord  : 
U<    wise  to    know    your    gracious 

day  ; 
All  things  are  reud>,  come  away. 


2.  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own 
And  kiss  his  late  returning  son  ; 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands. 
And    spreads   for  you  his  pierced 

hands. 

3.  Ready  the  Spirit  to  impart 
Grace     to    subdue     the    stubborn 

heart,  (abroad. 

To    shed    Christ's    love     in    you 
And  witness  you  are  born  of  God. 

4.  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate  : 
All  heaven  is  ready  to  resound. 

"  The  dead  's   alive,    the    lost    is 
found." 

5.  Come,  sinners,  to  your  gracious 

Lord, 
Incline  your  ear,  and  hear  his  word: 
His  ofTer'd  grace  with  joy  receive. 
Hear,  sinners,  and  your  souls  shall 

live.  Wesley 


231. 


T.   22 


(279.) 

HO,  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw 
nigh, 

'Tis  God  invites  man's  fallen  race  ; 

Salvation  without  money  buy, 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel- 
grace. 

2.  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come: 
Sinners,  obey  your  maker's  call : 
Return,  ye  weary  wanderers,  home. 
God's  grace  in  Christ  is  free  for  all. 

3.  Ye  heavy-laden,  sin-sick  souls, 
See  from  the  Rock  a  fountain  rise  : 
For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls 
From  Jesus,  made  a  sacrifice. 

4.  Nothing  you  in  exchange  need 

give  ;  (hind  . 

Leave  all  you  are  and  have  be- 
Thankful  the  gift  of  God  receive  ; 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 


OF  GRACE. 


7S 


&  In  search  of  empty  joyi  below,  i  A  servant's  form  he  meekly  wear> 
Ye  toil  with  unavailing  strife  :         |He  sojourns  in  a  house  of  clay  : 
Whither,  ah,  whither  would  ye  go?  |  His  glory  through  a  veil  is  seen. 
Christ  hath  the  words  of  endless.  And  God   with  God  is  man   wi'h 

life.  men. 

fi,  To  you  he  calls,  "  My  goodness  i3>     Behold    our     God     incarnate 

prove.  stands. 

My  promises  for  ail  are  free  :  And  calls  his  wandering  creatures 


O  taste  my  evrrlasting  love. 

And  let  your  souls  delight  in  me." 

Wesley. 


232 


t.  205. 


SINNERS,  hear  the  joyful  news, 
God.  your  Maker,  is  your  friend  ; 
Think  not,  that  his  wrath  pursues 
That  his  curses  you  attend  : 

•  k*  I  live.''  Jehovah  saith, 
"  I  do  not  desire  your  death  ; 
u  Rather,  rather  would  I  see 

'  Eaeh  poor  sinner  turn  to  me." 
2.  O  then  turn  to  him  and  live, 
Turn  to  him  with  all  your  woe  ; 

He  is  ready  to  forgive. 

Ready  blessings  to  bestow  : 

Outstrcteh'd  see  his  arms  of  love, 
te  his  tender  heart  to  prove; 

Haste,  ye  sinners,  you  will  find 

Jr *Ufl  casteth  none  behind. 


home ; 
He  all  day  long  spreads  out   his 

hands, 
Come,  weary  souls,  to  Jesus  come 
Tho'  ye  be  e'er  so  mueh  oppress' d  . 
Believe,  and  he  will  give  you  rest 

4.     Ah,  do    not  of    his    goodlier- 
doubt, 
His  saving  grace  for  all   is  free  ; 
He  says,  "  I  ne'er  will  cast  him  out. 
Who  as  a  sinner  comes  to  me  : 
I  can  myself  to  none  deny  ;" 
Come,  sinners,  come ;  whv  will  you 
die? 

(282.)  234.         t.  151 

JSINNERS.  would  ye  be  healed  f 

Then  come  to  Jesus  Christ : 
In  him  is  grace  revealed, 
Come  only  undisguis'd  : 


Thoe.  Dutton  iCome  poor  and  miserable, 


238. 


t.  106  or  90.  v  D™wfi  a'"i J""'  as  -vo"  are ; 

i  ou  11  find  that  he  is  able 


(281.) 

VK  sinners,  in  the  gospel  race  Your  losses  to  repair. 

The  Friend  and   Saviour  of  man- i2    Hi.  wounde  are  open  fountain. 

;     ,,    ,  To  wash  you  white  all  o'er; 

Not  one  ot  all  the  apostate  race.       ,e      ^        ur  9im]   y^,    mo(|ii 

But  may  in  him  salvation  find:  tains 

His  thoughts,  his  words.and  actions:      ^ _1 i      i* 

.  Ur  sands  on  ocean  s  shore  : 

u.     J?™ve'  .  .        kU       ,>,?'!  Believe  in  the  atonement 

His  l,fe  and   death.-that  God   1*1      By  Christ,fl  all_gavm„  Wood  . 

2.   Behold   the  Lamb  of  God,  whojrj0  not  j0|ay  one  moment  ; 

hears  Come  to  "the  Lamb  of  God. 

Th.^  ring  of  it!  Iht  world  lway  : 


86 


GOD'S  CALL 
235.  t.  90. 


OF  GRACE. 


(283.) 

WHERE  shall  my  wondering  soul 

begin, 

While  I  to  heavenly  songs  aspire  1 
\  slave  redeemed  from  death  and 

sin, 

A  brand  pluck'd  from  eternal  fire  ; 
How    shall    I    due    thanksgivings 

raise,  (praise  ? 

And  sound    my  great  Deliverer's 

2.  O  how  shall  I  thy  goodness  tell 
Saviour,  which  thou    hast  shown 

to  me  ? 
That  I,  a  child  of  wrath  and  hell 
A  happy  child  of  God  should  be  : 
Should  know,  should  feel  my  sins 

forgiv'n, 
And  that  I  am  an  heir  of  heaven. 

3.  Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call, 
Harlots  and  publicans,  believe  ; 
He  spreads    his  arms  to  embrace 

you  all, 
Repenting  sinners  he'll  receive  ; 
No    need    of    him    the    righteous 

have, 
He  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save. 

\.    Come,    O    my   fellow-sinners, 
come,  (weight; 

Groaning  beneath  sin's  ponderous 
He  calls  you  now,  invites  you  home; 
Come  quickly,  ere  it  be  too  lute  : 
Though   foes  protest,   and   friends 
repine,  (mine. 

He  died  for  crimes  like  yours  and 

5.    For  yon    the    healing    current 
llow'd  (side  ; 

Prom  the  Redeemer's  wounded 
Languish'd  for  you  the  Son  of  God, 
For  you  the  Prince  of  glory  died  •• 
Believe,  your  sins  sh;ill  be  forgiv'n  ; 
Only  believe,  and  yours  is  heaven. 
Wttti.1 


236. 


t.  582. 


(284.) 

"  COME  to  me,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  All  ye  who  are  oppress'd, 

Weary  and  heavy-laden  souls, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

2.  Whoe'er  to  me  will  come, 
And  oifer'd  grace  receive, 

Him  I  in  no  wise  will  cast  out, 
He  shall  be  mine  and  live." 

Gregor. 


237. 


T.  22. 


COME,  weary  souls,  with  sin  dis- 
tress'd,  (rest  ; 

Come  and  accept  the  promis'd 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey. 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2.  Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful 

load,  (abroad  : 

O    come,    and   spread   your  woes 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love. 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3.  Here   mercy's  boundless  ocean 

flows 
To  cleanse  your  guilt,    and    heal 

your  woes  ; 
Pardon,     and    life,    and     endless 

peace  ; 
How  rich  the  gift  !    how   free   the 

grace  ! 

4.  Lord,  we  accept,  with  thankful 

heart,  (part  ; 

The  hope  thy  graciouf  words   im- 
We  come  with   trembling,  yet  re- 
joice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting   voice. 

5.  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  powerful 

lo^e  (move  : 

Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  re- 
And  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

Mi-    Steel* 


REPENTANCE 
286.)  K&  t.11. 

NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Praise  ye  Jesus'  saving  name  : 

Ve  who  Jesus'  kindness  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2.  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming*  in  the  Saviour's  face  ; 

As  to  heaven  ye  onward  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3.  Mourning   souls,  dry    up  your 

tc:irs. 

Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 
Jesus  will  your  guilt  remove. 
Prompted  by  redeeming  love. 
Ye,  who  long,  alas,  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin  ; 


UNTO  LIFE. 


81 


Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5.  Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppressM, 
Jesus  Christ  will  give  you  rest  : 

Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6.  Sing,  ye  ransom'd,  to  his  praise, 
Tune  your  songs  to  grateful  lays ; 

Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above. 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

7.  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come. 

We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 
Countess  of  Huntingdon's  Hymns. 


XIV.     REPENTANCE  UNTO  LIFE. 


(2X7.)  289.*         t.  132. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  sovereign 

good, 
Thou  fountain  of  salvation, 
Behold  me  bow'd  beneath  the  load 
Of  sruilt  and  condemnation  : 
My  sins  indeed  are  numberless  ; 
O  Lord,  regard  my  deep  distress, 
Relieve  my  guilty  conscience. 

2.  In  pity  look  upon  my  need, 
Remove  my  sore  oppression  : 

since  thou  hast  suller'd  in  my  stead, 
And  paid  for  my  transgression, 

Let  me  not    yield  to  dark  despair; 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear  ? 

0  show  me  thy  salvation  ! 

3.  When   I    review   my  mis-spent 

1  feel  ;i  heavy  burden  ;  (days. 
Reflecting  on  my  trespasses, 

I  scarce  could  hope  for  pardon, 

8 


I  But  should  be  hopeless  and  forlorn, 
Uncertain  where  for  help  to  turn, 
If  I  had  not  thy  promise. 

4.  But  thy  reviving  gospel-word. 
Which  leads  me  to  salvation. 
.Does  joy  unspeakable  afford, 
And  lasting  consolation : 
This  tells  me,  thou  wilt  not  despise 
A  broken  heart,  in  sacrifice 
Upon  thy  altar  offer'd. 

|5.   Me,  heavy  laden  sinner,  hear. 
Bemoaning  my  transgression  ; 
To  my  complaints  now  lend  an  ear, 
To  thee  I  make  confession: 
My  longing  is,  O  wash  me  clean 
From  every 'spot  and  stain  of  sin, 
Like  David  and  Manasseh. 

;6.  Lord,  I  approach  thy  mercv-scat. 

;And  pra\  thee  to  forgive  me  ; 

;  With  contrite  heart,  I  thee  entreat 


82 


REPENTANCE 


Show  pity  and  receive  me  : 
Cast  all  my  sins  and  trespasses 
Into  the  ocean  of  thy  grace, 
And  them  no  more  remember. 


'He  will  my  joy  and  comfort  be  , 
•  Thereon  is  my  reliance. 
4.  Though  sin  with  us  doth  much 
abound, 
7.  O,  for  thy  name's  sake  let  me  Tet  grace  still  more  aboundeth  ; 

prove  Sufficient  help  in  Christ  is  found. 

Thy  mercy,  gracious  Saviour  :  '  Where  sin  most  deeply  woundeth 
The  yoke  which  galls  me,  soon  re-He  the  good  Shepherd  is  indeed. 
Restore  me  to  thy  favour :    (move,:  Who  his  lost  sheep  doth  seek  and 


Thy  love  shed  in  my  heart  abroad, 
That  I  may  live  to  thee,  my  God, 
And  yield  thee  true  obedience* 


With  tender  love  and  pity,     (lead 
Luther. 

241.  t.  79 


8.  Thy  joyful  Spirit  give  me  power,  jTHOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 
Thy  stripes  heal  my  diseases  ;  To  thee>  against  myself,  to  thee. 


A  worm  of  earth,  I  cry  : 
A  half-awaken'd  child  of  man, 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain. 
A  guilty  sinner  born  to  die. 


Apply  thy  blood  at  my  last  hour 
To  save  me,  dearest  Jesus : 
Then  to  thy  promis'd  rest  me  bring, 
That  with  the  ransom'd  I  may  sing 

Thy  praise  above  for  ever.  £  Ij0j  on  a  narrow  neck  Qf  land. 

>J.Rmgwald.j,Twixt     (wo     unbounde(]     sras     | 

(2S9.)  240.*  T.  132:  Secure,  insensible;  (stand, 

OUT  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee,        £  Point  of  tir"e' a  f^ent'i  space 
My  God,  with  heart's  contrition;     Removes  me  to  that  heaven  y  place. 
Bow  down  thine  ear  in  grace  toi°r  cver  shuts  me  UP  m  Ml 
And  hear  thou  my  petition  :     (me,  3.  O  God,  mine  inmost  soul  con- 


vert !  (heart 

And     deeply    on     my    thoughtful 
Eternal  things  impress  ;     (weight 
Give    me     to     feel     their    solemn 
To  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate. 
And  to  awake  to  righteousness. 


For  if  in  judgment  thou  wilt  try 
Man's  sin  and  great  iniquity. 
Ah,  who  can  stand  before  thee  * 

2.  To  gain  remission  of  our  sin, 

No  work  of  ours  availeth  ; 

God's  favour  we  may  strive  to  win, 

But  all  our  labor  faileth  ;  L  Before  me  place  in  dread  arra\ 

We're  'midst   our  fairest    actions  The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day 

tosU  (boast :   When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come. 

And  none  'fore   him  of  aught  can  .To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar: 

Wo  live  alone  thro'  mercy.  And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

„,.        c  ,  ,       To  meet  from  thee  a  joyful  doom  I 

:{.      therefore    my   hope   is   in   hii  *  ' 

And  not  in  my  own  merit  ;  (grace,  5.    Be  this  my  one   great  business 

On  him  my  confidence  I  plftOe,  hero, 

Instructed  by  his  Spirit:  (me  With  godly  jealousy  and  fear 

9j     preCtOUfl   word   hath    promis'd  Internal  bliss  to  insure  ; 


TTNTO  LIFE. 


8* 


Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
To  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 
And  steadfast  to  the  end  endure. 
6.    Then,  Saviour,  then    my  soul 

receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 
And  reign  with  thee  above; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full,  supreme  delight, 
And  everlasting,  heavenly  love. 

0.  Wesley,  (ad.) 


Adorn'd  with  righteousness  by  thee. 

And  sanctified  through  grace : — 
8.  So  shall  I  walk  the  narrow  way. 

By  thee,  my  Day-star,  led : 
And  love  divine,  thy  heavenly  ray. 

Shall  o'er  my  path  be  shed. 


248. 


Buehfelder 
T.  14. 


(290.) 


242.  *■ 


(291.) 

THE  Lord  first  empties  whom  be 

fills, 
Casts  down  whom  he  would  raise  ; 
T.   14.  He  quickens,  when  the  letter  kills. 
|  Exalting  thus  his  praise. 

All  fears  and  terrors,  when  h 


O  LORD,  afford  a  sinner  light, 

In  darkness  still  I  stray  ; 
Star  of  the  soul,  appear  in  sight.      At  once  must  disappear;    (smiles 

And  show  the  narrow  way.  The  bruis'd  and  wounded  heart  h^ 

2.  That  way  is  holy,  Christians  true  healsr 

Alone  may  walk  therein,     (duej And  feeds  with  heavenly  cheer. 
Who  thro' thy  powerful  grace  sub-  3#     When  he  applies    his  healing 
The  world,  the  flesh,  and  sin.  blood 

3.  Cold  is  my  love,  hence  sin  doth|Unto  a  sin-sick  soul,  (good. 

reign,  This   balsam,  powerful,   precious. 

And  grief  corrode  my  heart  ;       'Ne'er  fails  to  make  it  whole. 
With  things,  whose  only  fruit  bL   He  freely  laid  his  majesty 
How  loth  am  I  to  part.       (pain,;  And  ail  his  glory  hy 

4.  Resolve,  my  stubborn  heart,  andiThat  our  wants  tnrV  his  poverty 

He  richly  might  supply. 

15.  He's  full  of  grace  and  truth  m- 


Tho'  heaven's  his  throne,  he 
came  from  thence 


cleave 
To  Jesus  Christ  alone  . 

Would  I  all  other  objects  leave, 

rvu        ^  i,     ♦  i  Ct  peace,  of  life  and  light;    (deeii. 

the  work  at  once  were  done.       m    r,,   Al_'      ,    ,   ,  •  v 

lo  all,  that  helpless  6inners  need. 
5.    Vile  worm,  shouldst  thou  refuse!  He  gives  thv  soul  a  right. 

Devoted  unto  him,  (to  bel- 

Who  died  upon  the  cross  for  thee, 

And  did  thv  soul  redeem  1  m 

J  1  o  seek  and  save  the  lost;    (pen^-. 

ti.    Redeeming    Lord,  O  be    thou, Whate'er-  might    be  the  vast    ex- 

mine,  His  love  would  bear  the  cost. 

Mv  Saviour,  Sun.  and  Shieid,      „   r\  •  i  •    ■•  -         ,ii 

Thv  blood  and  death  have  made  me    '  °"  U8  he  ■P"*^"^  ^  W«*h1. 

To  thee  myself  I  yield,     (thine.  £Ur  !°8Sf,S  ,0  £*"»?  ;  ^ 

v  'l Mankind  s   redemption   now  holds 

..   Mould   me  as  clay,  and  fashion;For  sjnners  who  believe. 
A  vessel  to  thy  praise,  (me 


84 


REPENTANCE 


(292.)       244.      t.  96  or  00. 
THE  Lord  descended  from  above, 
Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve  ; 
O  God  of  mercy,  grace  and  love, 
If  all  the  world  in  thee  may  live, 
In  me  a  quickening  spirit  be, 
And  witness  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

2.  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, 
By  all  thy  pain  and  agony,  (shame, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and 
Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  meritorious  death,  I  pray, 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  I'll    be  like  Magdalen  at    thy 

feet,  (tears ; 

And  humbly  bathe  them  with  my 
The  story  of  thy  love  repeat 
In  every  mourning  sinner's  ears  ; 
That  all  may  hear  the  joyful  sound, 
Since  I,  even  I,  have  mercy  found. 
0.  WYsley. 

(293.)  245.  T.  14. 

IN  thee,  O  Christ,  is  all  my  hope, 

My  comfort's  all  in  thee ; 
Since  I'm  assur'd  thy  mercy's  nigh, 

And  that  thou  stand'st  by  me. 

2.  Me,  nor  the  saints  on  earth  can 

help, 
Nor  angels  near  the  tbrone  : 
To  thee  I  run,  thy  help  to  find, 
In  thee  I  trust  alone. 

3.  I  feel  the  load  of  sin  so  vast, 
It  sinks  me  to  the  grave  : 

But  let  thy  blood  wash  out  my  sins, 

Since  me  thou  cam'st  to  save. 
'1.  Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness  di- 

()  may  1  B66  thy  face  ;         (Nine, 
And  have  the  witness  from  abo\e. 

That  Vm  restored  !»y  grace. 
5.    On   me.   thy   helplens   worm.  0 

A  living  faith  bestow  ;        (Lord, 


That  I  thy  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 
May  by  experience  know. 

(294.)  246.         t.  205. 

LONG  I  strove  my  God  to  love, 

Long  I  strove  his  laws  to  keep. 
Fain  would  fix  my  thoughts  above. 

Faintly  hop'd  I  was  his  sheep  : 
But  my  striving  all  prov'd  vain. 
Still  I  found  my  heart  in  pain  ; 
Yet  ne'er  all  my  vileness  saw, 
Till  declar'd  accurs'd  by  law. 

2.  When  with  sense  of  guilt  op- 

pressed 

All  my  soul  was  sunk  in  fear. 
Pain  and  anguish  tilled  my  breast  : 

Then  did  Jesus  Christ  appear  : 
Not  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
No,  but  as  a  sacrifice 
Acceptable  unto  God; 
Glorious  offering,  precious  blood  ! 

3.  He  was  offer'd  on  the  tree, 
Jesus,  the  unspotted  Lamb; 

Worthy  truth,  great  mystery  ! 

By  his  blood  salvation  came  : 
By  his  stripes  my  wounds  are  heal'd , 
By  his  death  God's  love  revealM  ; 
We,  once  strangers  far  from  God, 
Are  brought  nigh  by  Jesus'  blood. 
Vin<\  . 

(295.)        247.     t.  581  or  83. 

SAVIOUR  of  thy  chosen  race. 

View    me    from    thy    heavenly 
throne  ; 
Give  the  sweet    relenting  grace, 

Soften  thou  this  heart  oi'  stone  : 
Stone  to  flesh,  0  God,  convert, 
Cast  a  look,  and  break  my  heart. 
%2.   H\  thy  Spirit  me  rep 

All  my  inmost  Bins  reveal ; 
Sins  against  thy  light  and  love 

Let  me  see,  and  let  me  feel  ; 


UNTO   LIFE. 


85 


Sins,  that  crucified  my  God, 
Sins,  for  which  he  shed  his  blood. 

3.  Jesus,  seek  thy  wandering  sheep, 
Make  me  restless  to  return  : 

Bid  me  on  thee  look  and  weep, 

Bitterly  as  Peter  mourn  : 
Till  I  can,  by  grace  restor'd, 
Say,  "Thou  know'st  I  love  thee, ! 
Lord." 

4.  Might  I  in  thy  sight  appear, 
As  the  publican,  distress'd  ; 

Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near, 

Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast  ;j 
Utter  the  poor  sinner's  plea, 
11  God,  be  merciful  to  me." 

5.  Ah,  remember  me  for  good, 
Passing  thro'  this  mortal  vale  ; 

Show  me  thy  atoning  blood, 

When  my  strength  and  courage  j 
Let  me  oft  in  spirit  see  (fail : 

Jesus,  crucified  for  me. 

C.  J.  Latrobe. 

(296.)  248,         t.  582. 

AH,  whither  should  I  go, 
Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  faint ! 

To  whom  should  I  my  trouble  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  1 
My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 
Ah,  why  should  I  delay  ? 

He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  hirn  I  stray. 
2.  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part  1 

Which  will  not  let  my  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart'? 
Some  cursed  thing  unknown 
Must  surely  lurk  within, 

Some  idol,  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 
&  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 
Which  I  have  fear'd  to  see  ; 

Yea,  let  me  now  consent  to  know 


What  keeps  me  back  from  thee  : 

Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 

Thy  trying  power  display  ; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 

And  take  the  veil  away. 

4.  I  now  believe  ;  in  thee 

Compassion  reigns  alone  : 
According  to  my  faith,  to  me 

O  let  it,  Lord,  be  done  r 

In  me  is  all  the  bar, 

Which  thou  wouldst  fain  remove: 
Remove  it,  then  shall  I  declare, 

That  thou,  O  God,  art  love. 

(297.)  249.         t.  582. 

O  LORD,  how  vile  am  I, 

Unholy  and  unclean  ! 
How  can  I  venture  to  draw  nigh 

With  such  a  load  of  sin  1 

And  must  I  then  indeed 

Sink  in  despair  and  die  ] 
Fain  would  I  hope  that  thou  didst 

For  such  a  wretch  as  I.     (bleed 
2.  That  blood  which  thou  hast  spilt, 

That  grace  which  is  thine  own. 
Can  cleanse  the  vilest  sinner's  guilt. 

And  soften  hearts  of  stone  : 

Low  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

O  pity  and  forgive  : 
Here  will  I  lie,  and  wait  till  thou 

Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

J.  Newton. 

250.  t.  14. 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy- 
seat, 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer: 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 
2.  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  eallest  burden'd  souls  to  thee. 

And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 


R6 


REPENTANCE 


■i.   Bow'd  down   beneath  a  load  of  Self-convicted,  self-abhorr'd. 

By  Satan  sorely  prest ;  (sin,  I  approach  thee,  dearest  Lord. 

Bv  war  without,  and  fears  within.  n    v  .  . 

I  come  to  thee  for  rest.  2    Known  to  thee,  whose  eyes  are 

I  thy  love  and  pity  claim  :   (flame. 
4.   Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-  with  an  eye  of  love  look  down  ; 
P'ace  •  Help  me,  Lord,  O  help  me  soon. 

That,  shelter'd  near  thv  side, 
1  may  my  fierce  accuser  face,  3*  Break,    O    break    this  heart   of 

And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died.      Yoxm  lX  for  th.v  usc  alone  :  (atone; 


Bid  each  vanity  depart ; 
Build  thy  temple  in  my  heart. 


4.  This  be  my  support  in  need. 


5.   ')  wondrous  love !  to  bleed  and 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame,  (die, ' 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 

Might  plead  thy  gracious  name.  That  thou  didst  so  freely  bleed  : 

t>.  "Poor  tempest-tossed   soul,  be  A!1  lny  j°ys  and  h°pes  arise 
stiH  From  thy  bleeding  sacrifice. 

My  promis'd  grace  receive  :"       : 5.  This    confirms    me    when    I'm 
Tis  Jesus  speaks — I  must,  I  will,  weak 

I  can,  I  do  believe.  Comforts  me  when  I  am  sick. 

J.  Newton.  Qiveg  me  courage  when  I  faint, 
298.)  251.  T.  14. 1  Well  supplies  my  every  want. 

THE  mist  before  my  eyes  remov'd,6.   Saviour,  to  my  heart  be  near, 

With  wonder  struck  I  see,  Exercise  thy  shepherd-care; 

Dear  Lord,  the  black,  the  numerous  Guard  my  weakness  by  thy  grace, 


Fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  peace. 
Countess  Huntingdon's  II . 


:  (soo.) 


253. 


t.  2<>."> 


crimes, 
By  which  I've  grieved  thee 

2.  These  were  the  unrelenting  foes, 
Which  made  thee  groan  and  cry  ; 

Which  made  thee  shed  thy  precious  OH  how  great,  how  rich,  how  free. 
And  bow  thy  head  and  die. (blood,  Is  the  grace  which  Christ  bestows! 

3.  Thy  love  hath  thaw'd  my  frozen  0nl.Y  rast  your  miserV 

kcart  At  the  foot  ol  Jesus'  cross; 

And  eaus'd  my  tears  to  flow ;       Weeping  at  the  throne  of  grace 
I  now  abhor  that  monster,  Sin,        Lie>  and  never  <luit  tho  I>,sl(,<'- 
And  shun  him  as  my  foe.  Never  tlU  v°ur  8Ult  g  obtain  d , 

_  •,  i  Never  till  the  blessing  's  gain  d. 

4.  I  trust  my  guilt  was  done  away,  / 

By  my  incarnate  God, 


Who  felt,  to  atone  for  man's  offence 
The  sin-avenging  rod. 

299.)  252.         t.  11. 

HEAR,  O  .lesws.  my  complaints, 


(301.) 


254. 


t.  16, 


NOTHING  but  thy  blood,  O  tolls, 
Can  to  us  afford  relief;  (us, 

Nothing    else    from    guilt    release 


Ki>own  to  thee  are  all  my  wants:  iNothing  else  assuage  our  grief; — 


i  vro  XIFE.  w 

2.   Nothing  rise  can  eaae  our  bur-:      Ah,  who  could  guilth  pe  stand  ! 
lesus'  precious  blood  alone    (den:!But  mercy  intercede 
4  an  produce  a  Benae  of  pardon,     I  My  Saviour's  ransom  pleading 
And  dissolve  a  heart  of  stone.  For  me,  I'm  sav'd  by    thy  com- 

Hurt.  mand. 


(303.) 


1M 


257 


36. 


O  GOD  of  all  compassion, 

Attend  thy  suppliant's  cry, 
And  grant  me  th>  sanation, 

Or  I  must  taint  and  die  : 
A  sinner,  but  relenting, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  deepest  grief, 
Vails  at  thy  feet,  repenting, 

O  grant  him  quick  relief. 

2.   Blest  Jesus,  gracious  Saviour, 

Great  Lord  of  all  above, 
I'xtend  to  me  thy  favour, 

The  gift  of  pardoning  love  : 
While   strength    and    spirits    lan- 

And  feeble  hopes  decay  ;  (guish, 
Save,  save  my  soul  from  anguish, 

And  wash  my  guilt  away. 


(305.) 

LORD  Jesus  Christ  it  thou  wert 

not  my  Saviour, 
Were  not    thy  blood  still  pleading 
in  my  favour,  (the  needy, 

I  Where  should  I,  poorest  among  all 
Find  succour  n 

'2.  What  should  I  do.  aainnei  vile 

and  wretched. 

Were  not  thy   arms  of  love    <    mi 

outstretched  '?  (lation. 

But  thou  my  refuge  art,  my  conao- 

And  whole  salvation. 

t-rTfgOr. 


258.. 


36 


(304.) 


256. 


t.  79. 


OFT  of  the  deep  I  cried 

To  thee,  my  God,  and  sighed  ; 

Hear  thou  my  voice,  O  Lord, 
Regard  my  supplication  : 
J  wait  lor  thy  salvation  ;        (word. 

My  hope  and  trust  are  in  thy 

"2.  To  thee  I  make  confession  : 
U  thou  shouldst   mark   transgres 
sion, 


(306.) 

WITH  deeply  humbled  hear--    a i 

make  confessions, 
Lord,    of  our    sins    and   manifold 

transgressions;    (unmeasur'd 

But  thou  art  merciful,  and  grace 

In  thee  is  treasur'd. 

2.   Before   thy   cross  we  bow    with 

self-conviction, 
'Bewail  our  sins,  implore  th\ 

diction  :  (mation 

10  grant  forgiveness   and  a  eonfir- 

Of  our  salvation. 


88 


XV.     FAITH. 


(307.) 


259;* 


t.  ir>7 


ERE  we  know  our  lost  condition, 
Err  we  feel  our  inbred  woe, 
And  exclaim  with  deep  contrition, 
To  be  sav'd,  what  must  I  do  ? 
Nought  can  yield  true  consolation. 
Vain  is  all  our  righteousness  : 
Faith  alone  in  Christ's  oblation 
(rives  the  conscience  rest  and  peace. 
2.  Living  faith,  with  clearest  vision, 
Sees  the  Lamb  upon  the  throne, 
And  in  him  a  full  provision, 
Righteousness  and  peace,  our  own : 
Then  our  days    are  mark'd  with 

blessing, 
Then  our  hearts  with  rapture  glow; 
vStreams  of  comfort,  rich,  unceasing, 
From  the  wounds  of  Jesus  flow. 


(308.) 


260. 


T.    1()7 


AS  the  serpent,  rais'd  by  Moses, 
Heal'd  the  fiery  serpent's  bite, 
Jesus  thus  himself  discloses 
To  the  wounded  sinner's  sight ; 
Hear  his  gracious  invitation  : 
"  I  have  life  and  peace  to  give  ; 
I  have  wrought  out  full   salvation 
Sinner,  look  to  me  and  live." 
2.  Dearest  Saviour,  we  adore  thee, 
For  thy  precious  life  and  death  ; 
Melt  each  stubborn   heart    before 
(Jive  us  all  the  eye  of  faith  :  (thee 
From  the  law's  condemning  sen- 
To  thy  mercy  we  appeal  ;     (fence 
Thou  alone  canst  give  repentance, 
Thou  alone  our  souls  canst  heal. 
J.  Newton 

310.)  261.*  t.  2& 

IX  holy  writ  it  is  avow'd,      (God, 
That  Christ  w,as  Israel's  covenant 


The  church's  everlasting  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

2.  All  things  were  made  by  Christ 

the  Word, 
By  Christ  was  man  to  life  restor'd  : 
The  prophets,  strong  in   faith  and 

bold. 
His  coming  in  the  flesh  foretold. 

3.  Abram  rejoic'd  to  see  his  day, 
David  proclaim'd   Messiah's  swa\ . 
Isaiah  too  his  glory  saw, 

And  spake  of  him  with  holy  awe. 

4.  'Tis  sure  that  by  his  bitter  pain 
He  for  mankind  did  life  obtain, 
Did  for  his  church  on  earth  atone. 
And  for  the  ransom'd   round  the 

throne. 

5.  Wherefore  we  love  the  Lamb 

who  died  ; 
We  glory  in  Christ  crucified  : 
Those  who  in  him  no  Saviour  see. 
Belong  not  to  our  company. 

6.  Our  theme   within  the  church 

shall  be  (agony  : 

Christ's    wounds,    his    griefs    and 
Our  theme,  when  to  the  world  we 

call, 
His  blood,  the  ransom  paid  for  all. 

(311.)  262.  lv£2. 

FAITH  comes  by  hearing  God's 

record 
Concerning  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord; 
The  happy  means,  which  heaven 

hath   bless'd, 
To  bring  us  to  the  gospel-rest 

2.  The    joyful   sound   is  news    ol 

grace, 
Redemption  of  a  fallen  race. 


FAITH. 


v* 


Thro'  Jesu>*  righteousness  divine, 

Which   bright  from   faith  to  faith 
doth  shine. 

3.  The  promise  of  immortal  bliss 
We  have  in  Christ  our  righteous- 
ness :  (bought  : 

By    death    our    righteousness    he 
Faith   pleads   that   right,  but  buys 
it  not. 

4.  True  faith   receives  the  ofter'd 

good,  (blood ; 

And   promise    seal'd    .with    Jesus' 
Faith  gives  no  title  to  the  bliss, 
But  takes  the  Saviour's  righteous- 
ness. 

5.  In  the  Redeemer,  as  my  Head, 
The  covenant  is  established  : 

In  him  the  promises  are  Yea, 
In  him  Amen,  and  not  in  me. 

Krskine. 

(312.)      263.      T.  106  or  90. 

FROM  life  and  grace,  (this  we  are 

bold 
Before  an  erring  wTorld  to  assert.) 
Nothing  one  moment  doth  withhold 
A  man,  but  his  unwilling  heart : 
In  our  dear  Lord  there's  no  delay. 
Fix  d  it:  his  will  and  plain  his  w  r, 
~.  Should  any  one  of  serious  frame. 
That  long  hath  seem'd  to  seek  his 

face, 
His  tedious  tasks  and   trials  name, 
Preparatory  steps  of  grace  ; 
Wi  >,t\\  ••  NTo,  Christ  requires  them 

not.  (wrought." 

And  this  fine  web  a  false  heart 
3.  Shouhl  any  think  he's  so  hemm'd 
With  sin,  as  to  be  past  relief,  (in 
Alas,  he  knows  aot,  that  the  >in 
Which  binds  his  soul,  is  unbelief: 
If  to  the  cross  we  lift  our  eye. 
Then  sin  and  Satan  soon  must  fly. 


,4.  Ready  our  Sa\iour  is  indeed 
His  glorious  work  in  all  to  do  : 
;To  every  one  it  must  be  said, 
•'  Thou  hadst  been  happy  long  asro. 
Hadst  thou   in   faith  cast  all    thy 

care  (pr;i> 

On    Jesus     Christ,    who    heareth 
J.  I  iam>K)l-l. 

(313.  264.  t.  14. 

MISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of 

heaven. 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
i Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiv'n. 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 
1 2.  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights. 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  : 
None  but  a  living  power  unit  — 
To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 
!3.  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the 

heart, 


'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 


'That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4.  'Tis  faith   that  conquers  earth 

and  hell, 
By  a  celestial  power : 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5.  True  faith  obeys    its  author's 
Afl  »vril  as  trusts  his  grace  :   (will. 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holine.-s. 

6.  When  from  the  curse  he  m 

He  makes  our  nature  clean  :   (free. 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7.  His  Spirit  purifies  the  heart. 
And  seals  our  peace  with  God  : 
True  holiness  nought  can  impart 
But  Jesus'  cleansing  blood. 

Watu. 


:  FAITH. 

(3141)  265  *  t.  37. 

FHO'  every  child  of  God 

Is  a  new  creature, 
Vet  do  we  feel  the  load 

Of  sinful  nature  ; 
Which,  if  by  faith  we  cleave 

To  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Can,  tho'  it  makes  us  grieve, 

Condemn  us  never. 

2.  He's  merciful  and  kind 
Past  all  expression; 

If  we  are  but  inclin'd 

To  make  confession 
>f  all  our  sinfulness, 

His  great  compassion 
Prompts  him  to  grant  us  peace, 

And  consolation. 

3.  He  grants  us,  for  our  tears, 
His  oil  of  gladness  ; 

Delivers,  heals,  and  cheers, 

Dispels  our  sadness: 
Yea,  tho'  our  bodies  die, 

His  resurrection 
Proves,  they  shall  certainly 

Rise  to  perfection. 

4.  My  portion  is  the  Lord  ; 
I  seek  his  favour, 

And  in  his  name  and  word 

Confide  for  ever ; 
Nought  in  the  world  to  me 

Caw  yield  such  pleasure, 
As  to  l>e  found  in  thee, 

O  Christ,  my  Treasure. 
£.  Therefore  I'll  humbly  cleave 

To  my  Creator, 
Who,  that  my  soul  might  live, 

Assum'd  my  nature; 
Hedeem'd  me  by  his  blood 

And  bitter  passion  : 
Thanks  to  the  Lamb  of  God 

For  my  salvation. 

Gregoi 


(815.)     266.*     r.  106  or  90 

NOW   I  have  found  the  ground, 
wherein  (main  ; 

Sure    my  soul's    anchor    may  re- 
Ev'n  Christ,  who  to  atone  for  sin 
Was  as  a  spotless  victim  slain ; 
Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  sta\  . 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled 
away. 

2.  O  Lord,  thy  everlasting  grace 
Our  scanty  thought  surpasseth  far-, 
Thy  bosom  yearns  with  tenderness. 
Thy  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Thy  heart  o'er  sinners  can't  but 

break,  (take. 

Whether  thy  grace  they  slight  or 

3.  God  in  man's  death  takes  no 
delight ;  (tain 

Each  soul  may  grace  and  life  ob- 
In  him,  who  left  his  glory  bright, 
Took    flesh,  and    died,    and    rose 

again :  (berles* 

And  now  he  knocks  times  mini- 
At  our    heart's    door,    and    offers 

grace. 

4.  O  Love,  thou  bottomless  &i>yss, 
My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  thee.; 
Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness. 
From  condemnation  now  I'm  free  ; 
Since  Jesus'  blood,  thro'  earth  and 

skies, 
Mercy,  free  boundless  mercy,  cries. 

5.  By  faith  I  plunge  into  this  sen. 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy.  my  rest  : 
Hither,  when  sin  assails,  I  flee  ; 
I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast  : 
Away,  sad  doubt  and  anxious  fear, 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

6.  Tho'  waves  and  storms  go  o'er 
my  head,       (friends  be  gone  • 

Tho'  strength,    and    health,    auj 


FAITH. 


91 


Tho'  joys  be  wither'd  all  and  dead, 
Tho'  every  comfort  he  withdrawn  : 
Steadfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Jesus,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 
7.    Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I  re- 
main, 
Tho'  my  heart  fail  and  flesh  decay  ; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When    earth's    foundations   melt 
away  :  (prove, 

Mercy's  full    power  I   then    shall 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love. 

J.  Andr.  Rothe. 

(316.)  207.  t.  U. 

HAIL,  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail, 
Thou  Author  of  our  faith, 

The  Finisher  of  all  our  hopes, 
The  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Path. 

2.  Hail,  First  and  Last,  thou  great 

I  AM, 
In  whom  we  live  and  move : 
Increase  our  little  spark  of  faith, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  love. 

3.  O  let  that  faith  which  thou  hast 

taught, 
Be  treasur'd  in  our  breast; 
The  evidence  of  unseen  joys, 
The  substance  of  our  rest. 

4.  Then  shall  we  go  from  strength 

to  strength, 
From  grace  to  greater  grace  ; 
From  each  degree  of  faith  to  more, 
Till  we  behold  thy  face. 

Cennick. 


268. 


t.  22. 


(317.) 

BY    various    maxims,  forms,  and 

rules, 
That  pass  for  wisdom  in  the  schools, 
I  strove  my  passion  to  restrain  ; 
But  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 


2.  But   since  my  Saviour  I  have 

known, 
My  rules  are  all  reduc'd   to  one  ; 
To  keep  my  Lord  by  faith  in  view. 
This  strength  supplies,  and  motives 

too. 

3.  I  see  him  lead  a  suffering  lite. 
Patient  amidst  reproach  and  strife: 
And  from  his  pattern  courage  takf 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4.  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed. 
And  by  the  sight  from  guilt  am  freed. 
This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin. 
And  quickens  heavenly  life  within. 

5.  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose, 
Confirms  my  faith,  disarms  my  foes; 
Satan  I  shame  and  overcome, 

By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6.  Exalted  on  his  glorious  throne. 
I  see  him  make  my  cause  his  own: 
Then  all  my  anxious  cares  subside. 
For  Jesus  lives,  and  will  provide. 

7.  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down. 
And  hold  in  view  the  conqueror"? 

crown ;  (fore. 

If  pre^s'd  with  griefs  and  cares  be- 
,  My  soul  revives,  nor  asks  for  more. 

8.  By  faith  I  see  the  hour  at  hand. 
|  When  in  his  presence  I  shall  stand; 

Then  it  will  be  my  endless  I 
To  see  him  where  and  as  he  is. 

(318.)  269.*         t.  22. 

WHEN  shall  I  gain  the  glorious 

dress, 
Prepar'd  to  clothe  my  nakedness  ! 
I  need  it.  Lord,  without  that  vest 
I  cannot  be  a  wedding  guest. 
2.  When  thus  I  cried  in  deep  distress. 
Christ  cloth'd  me  with  his  righteous 

ness : 


93 


FAITH. 


And  now,  thank  God,  the  work  is 

done, 
I  put  my  Lord  and  Saviour  on. 
3.  When  Christ,  our  lite,  shall  once 

appear, 
It  will  he  manifest  and  clear, 
That  his  atoning  blood  from  sin 
Hath  wash'd  and  kept  our  garments 

clean. 

lather  (iruenbeck. 

(319.)  270.*         t.  11. 

LAMB  of  God,  who  thee  receive, 
Who  in  thee  desire  to  live, 
Cry  by  day  and  night  to  thee, 
As  thou  art,  so  let  us  be. 

2.  Fix,  O  fix  our  wavering  mind, 
To  thy  cross  us  firmly  bind  ; 
Gladly  now  we  would  be  clean  : 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  every  sin. 

3.  Dust  and  ashes  tho'  we  be, 
Full  of  guilt  and  misery  ; 
Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God, 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

4.  Sinners  who  in  thee  believe, 
Everlasting  life  receive ; 

They  with  joy  behold  thy  face, 
Triumph  in  thy  pardoning  grace. 

5.  Life  deriving  from  thy  death, 
They  proceed  from  faith  to  faith, 
Walk  the  new,  the  living  way, 
Leading  to  eternal  day. 

6.  Blest  are  they  who  follow  thee. 
While  this  light  of  life  they  see; 
Filled  with  thy  sacred  love. 
They  thy  quickening  power  prove. 

7.  Praise  on  earth  to  thee  l>e  given 
Never-ceasing  praise  in  heaven  ; 
Boundless  wisdom,  power  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine. 

A.  Schindler 


271. 


t.  166. 


LORD,  we  are   thine,  since  ihou 
hast  died  !  (cease  : 

Therefore,  ye  doubts  and    terrors, 
Jesus,  the  Morning-star,  appears, 
And    bids    my    troubled    soul    be 
peace ;  (the  load 

Which,   struggling    long  beneath 
Of  reasoning,  unbelief,  and  pride, 
At  last  the  useless  strife  gives  o'er, 
And  cleaves  to  Jesus  crucified. 
2.  Grant  me  a  deeper  hold  on  thee  ; 
That  at  thy  feet  I  may  remain 
A  poor  believing  supplicant, 
Still  glorying  in  thy  Jesus'  name, 
The  power  of  which,  whoever  feels, 
Will  find  himself  from  sin  set  free. 
And  all   things  which  would  e'er 

cause  pain 
In  time  or  in  eternity. 

(320.)  272.  t.  14. 

HEAL  us,  Immanuel,  here  we  are. 

Waiting  to  feel  thy  touch  ; 
Deep  wounded  souls  to  thee  repair, 

And,  Saviour,  we  are  such. 

2.  Our  faith  is  feeble,  we  confess, 
We  faintly  trust  thy  word  ; 

But  wilt  thou  pity  us  the  less 1 
Be  that  far  from  thee,  Lord. 

3.  Remember    him   who  once  ap- 
With  trembling  for  relief;  (plied 

"  Lord,  I   believe,"  with    tears    he 
"  O  help  mine  unbelief;"   (cried, 

4.  She  too,  who  touch'd  thee  in  the 
And  healing  virtue  stole,  (press. 

Was  answer'd,  "Daughter,  go  in 
peace, 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole." 

5.  Conceal'd  amid   the   gathering 

throng,  (view ; 

She    would    have    shunn'd    thy 


FAITH. 


93 


And,  if  her  faith    was    firm   and 
strong. 
Had  strong  misgivings  too. 

6.  Like  her,  with   hopes  and  fears 
we  come, 
To  touch  thee  if  we  may  ; 
O  send  us  not  despairing  home. 
Send  none  unheaPd  away. 

Cow  per. 

(321.)  278.*       t.  184. 

0  JESUS,  'fore  whose  radiation 
The  seraphim  must  cover'd   stand. 
When,  in  their  awful  ministration. 
They  wait  for  thy  supreme  com- 
mand : 

How    can    this    body's    eye,  dim- 
sighted, 
Which  by  sin's  gloomy  misery 
And  earthly  shadows  is  benighted. 
Endure  thy  glorious  light  to  see. 

2.  Yet  let  by  faith  my  penetration 

Reach  ev'n  within  the   sanctuary  ; 

Thv  mercy  be  my  consolation. 

May  this  uphold  and  strengthen  me; 

Reach  unto  me  thy  sceptre  gra- 
cious, 

Who  low,  like  Esther,  'fore  thee 
bow  ; 

£ay,  "  I  will  be  to  thee  propitious. 

And  loving  kindness  to  thee  show." 

8.  O  Jesus,  show  thy   great  com- 
passion 
Unto  the  soul  that  pants  for  thee  ; 
Hear  thou  my  humble  supplication. 
My  God.  be  merciful  to  me  : 

1  know  thou  art  with  pity  filled 
To  sinners  wli<»  thy  mercy  crave  ; 
My  pardon  by  thy  blood  is  sealed, 
I  know  'twas  shed  my  soul  to  save. 
4.  Jesus,  above  all  else  I'll  love 
In  thee  I  will  delight  alone;  (thee; 


Could    infinite    compassion    move 

thee 
To    leave    for    me    thy    heavenh 

throne  ] 
Then  let  my  heart  be  dedicated 
To  thee  :   fix  there  thy  residence. 
Till  I  shall  be  to  heaven  translated. 
To  see  in  joy  thy  countenance. 
5.   Lord,  while  my  faith  to  thee  as- 

cendeth, 
O  may  thy  grace  descend  to  me  : 
Thou  art  my  joy  which  never  end- 

eth. 

0  fill  my  soul  with  love  to  thee : 

1  will  adore  and  love  thee  longer. 
Than  while  my  heart  its  throbs  re- 
peats ; 

The  flame  of  love  shall  break  forth 

stronger, 
When    here  my    pulse   no   longer 

beats.  w.  C.  Dewier. 

(328.)  274.  t.  14. 

THOU  Friend  of  sinners,  hear  my 
cry, 

And  grant  me  my  request, 
May  I  in  thy  atonement  find 

My  everlasting  rest. 
2.  May  I  no  more  resist  thy  love, 

No  more  thy  Spirit  grieve, 
But  as  a  little  child  become, 

And  simply  thee  believe. 

4.  Faith  is  thy  gift,  thou  slaughter'd 
Lamb. 

Gain'il  by  thy  death  for  me, 
'Therefore  the  privilege  I  claim, 

A  child  of  God  to  be. 

4.   impress    this    truth     upon     mv 
breast. 

That  thou  for  me  hast  died. 
That  I  in  thee  with  confidence 

For  ever  mav  abide. 


M  FORGIVENESS 

(825.)  275.*  T.  184.jThe  birds  to  hollow  trees  repair; 

lITtTnAT    .  .  .    ,  ,      Thus  I,  in  faith,  by  sin  oppressed, 

WHEN  rising  winds  and  rain  oVl  My  refuge  ^  o'christ;  to  thec  . 

Thy  wounds,  my  hiding  place  most 


A  near  approaching  storm  declare, 
With  trembling  speed,  their  wings 
extending. 


From  every  evil  shelter  mc.  (blessed . 
F.  Major 


,326.) 


XVI. 
276. 


THE   FORGIVENESS  OF  SINS. 


T.  97.  i  And  therefore  deem  himself  a  child 

■j      ,         il  of  God;  (takes  the  road. 

JESUS,  our   glorious    Head    and L  ,  '      ..   ^ 

p  '    r  He  s  poor  and  blind,  and  quite  mis- 


Dear  object  of  our  hearts'  belief, 
0  let  us  in  thy  nail-prints  see 
Our  pardon  and  election  free ; 
And,  while  we  view   by  faith    thy 
pierced  side,  (for  us  died. 


5.  All  those  who  by  a  beam  of  light 
Can  see  and  own  they  are  not 
But  enter  on  a  legal  strife,  (right. 
To  mend  their  former  course  of 
life,  (day  to  day  ; 


fall  thee  our  Lord  and  God,  who  j  And    toil    and    labour   hard   from 

2.  The  doctrine  of  Christ's  hloodSuch  a,so  mis«  to   happiness   the 

and  death,  way- 

Imparting  life  to  us  thro'  faith,  ,6.  But  sinners,  who  with  pungent 
A  mystery  is  to  babes  reveal'd,  smart 

But    from    the   worldly-wise    con- j  Bewail  the  vileness  of  their  heart. 

ceal'd  ;  (is  known  ; ,  Who  mourn  because  of  unbelief, 

Thereby  theSaviour's  flock  on  earth  j  Of  sinners  deem  themselves  the 
Of*   this  the  ransom'd  sing  before  chief,  (cousness. 

God's  throne.  And  cast  away  their  self-made  right- 

3.  While  human  nature  doth  exist,  WaJ  P,ace  their  trust  on  Jesus'  sav- 
V\  hile  Jesus   reigns  as   Lord   and  m£  grace. 

Christ,  |  7.  To  such  be   saith,  "  Arise   and 

So  long  of  the  whole  gospel  this  jl  freely  all  thy  sins  forgive,  (live. 
Prom  first  to  last  the  substance  is  ;  I  have  redeem'd  thee,  thou  art  mine, 
\lt  to  whom  God  his  counsel  doth  Thyself  in  faith  to  me  resign; 

reveal,  (seal. 'Obey  my  voice,  and  walk  in  all  my 

To  thisiiH  truth  divine  can  set  their  ways,  (a  place." 

4 .  Should  any  virtuous  seem  to  be,  ni  Srant  to  thee  in  heavenly  realms 
Unblamable  from  infancy,  8.   HislToly  Spirit  we  receive, 

S<  arrely  by  avarice,  lust,  or  pride,  And  on  our  Saviour's  word  believe  . 
Tke  world,  the  flesh,  or  Satan  tried,   We  trust  in  his  atoning  death. 


OF  SINS.  N 

As  the  foundation  of  our  faith,        J  (327.)  -77.*  T.  2'Z 

And,  in  his  robe  of  righteousness1  THE   Saviour>g  blood  and  ri   ht 

array  d,  (foiled.  eousness 

Are  'midst  his  chosen,  richly  com-  My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress  . 
9.  The  humble  sinner's  shame  we! Thus  well  array 'd,  I  need  not  feai 

feel,  I  When  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

And  power  divine  to  do  God's  will ; 
These  are  combin'd  in  every  heart. 
That    in    Christ's    merits    hath    a 

part; 
No  more,  for  want  of  strength,  good 


2.  The  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God. 
Who  freely  gave  his  life  and  blood. 
For  all  my  numerous  sins  to  atone, 
I  for  my   Lord  and  Saviour  own. 

motions  die,  3.  In  him  I  trust  for  evermore, 

Since    Jesus    gives    us    constant.  He    hath   expungM   the    dreadful 

victory.  score 

10.   We  rest  in  Christ,  and  yet  de-  Of  all  my  guilt;   this  done  away, 

sire,  (fire,  [  need  not  fear  the  judgment-dav 

Because  his  love  our  hearts  doth  L    Thepefore  Saviour's   blood 

To   serve    his  cause  with  all   our  anj  cjcatb 


might, 


:  Are  here  the  substance  of  my  faith  ; 


And   deem  our  Saviour's  burden  j"Ad  gha|1  rcma;        h      r^  calld 

hSht  i  hence 

Whene'er  we  foil,  we  think  our-  M     on,     h        and  confidence. 

selves  to  hlamc ;  (name.:     •"  ,      ,,    ,      ,  e  ...  ..  . 

If  we  succeed,  we  praise  his  holy  5-  For   shouId    I    e  er   so  faithti.' 

11.  Should  self-complacency  takeU^'"^  Urf  wUh  zea,  ^ 

place,  lovp 

When  we  review  our  faithfulness;.  An(J  ,         ,ife  for  hjm  ,  sent 

We're   soon  with    inward   •»«"»  Nor  e'er  from  his  commandment, 

bow  d  down,  swerve  •— 

Forget  ourselves  and  freely  own,     g  ?-|  when'       Saviour  ,  ghal,  se(. 
1  hat  Jesus  works  in  us  whatc  er  Then  ghal,  ,  have  thu  Qn,y  p]ea  : 

is  good,  u  Here  is  a  sinner,  who  would  fain 

And  thank  him  for  the   power  he  ThrQ,  the  Lamb>6  rarjSOm  entrant 

hath  bestow  d.  gain." 

12.  Grace   is   the   only    wish    and  ?    ^^    Abraham   was    8ay.d    bv 

prayer  (are ;  ce 

Of  those  who  God's  dear  children  BeUevin f  j^CMiVM ghteousnes. 
They  meditate   by   Bight  and  d*y,  Kj  ^  ^  imomfd  J^  m  ,j  jj 
How  they  may  due  obedience  W  fathi.i^.^tf^^antot- 
rt  Jesus,  who  redeem  d  us  by  his*  t 

death;  (faith.'8'  " AU  BWy.  power,  and   nug] 

And  grace  unmerited  auppoits  their  pertain 

Ziniendorf.  Unto  the  Lamb,  tor   he   wut* 


96 


FORGIVENESS 


And  hath  redcem'd  us  by  his  blood, 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to 
God." 

9.  While  here  on  earth  I  still  re- 

main, 

This  doctrine  firmly  I'll  maintain  ; 

And   both  in  word  and  deed  pro- 
claim 

The  power  of  Jesus'  saving  name. 

10.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to 

thee, 
That  thou  didst  deign  a  man  to  be,  j 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast 

made 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid. 

11.  O  King  of  glory,  Christ    the 

Lord, 
God's  only  Son,  eternal  Word, 
Let  all  the  world  thy  mercy  see, 
And  bless  those  who  believe  in  thee. 

12.  Thy  incarnation,  wounds,  and 

death 
I  will  confess  while  I  have  breath. 
Till  I  shall  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Arrayed  with  thy  righteousness. 


278. 


t.  590. 


(328.) 

GKACE,  grace,  O  that's  a  joyful 
A  welcome  sound  to  all,      (sound, 
Who  clearly  see  and  deeply  feel 
The  misery  of  the  fall  : 
Who   rightly   know  the  wretched 
Of  sinners  void  of  grace,        (state 
Ere  Christ  elects  them  to  enjoy 
In  heavenly  realms  a  place. 

2.  Grace,  how  exceeding  great  to 
\\  ho,  ready  to  despair,         (those, 
Vsham'd  confess,  and  truly  know, 
How  vile  and  weak  t In  \   arc; 
Ycl  urace,  free  grace,  most  sweetlv 

calls* 


"  Directly  come,  who  will, 

Just  as  you  are,  for  Christ  receives 

Poor  helpless  sinners  still.'1 

3.  All  we,  who  are  his  people  now, 
Were  first  convinced  of  sin  ; 
Each  felt  the  plague  of  his  own 
The  leprosy  within;  (heart. 
Then  life  and  righteousness  divine 
Thro'  faith  to  us  were  given  ; 
Thus  we  God's  happy  people  are. 
With  Christ  joint-heirs  of  heaven. 

4.  We  thirst,  O  Lord,  give  us  this 

day, 
To  taste  more  of  thy  grace, 
More  of  that  stream,  which  from 

the  rock 
Flow'd  thro'  the  wilderness  ; 
'Tis    grace    alone    that    feeds   our 

souls, 
Grace  keeps  us  inly  poor ; 
And  O  that  nothing  but  thy  grac< 
May  rule  us  evermore. 

Esther  Grttenbeck. 

(380.)  27'.'  r.16. 

WHEN  a  sinner  in  affliction 
Mourneth  on  account  of  sin, 
Feels  the  Spirit's  deep  conviction, 
But  no  power  of  faith  within  : — 

2.  While  the  troubled  soul  is  sigh- 

ing, 
"  Where  shall  Hind  Jesus,  where  ?" 
And  with  tears  of  anguish  crying, — 
"  O  that  he  my  Saviour  were  !" 

3.  In  a  moment  stands  before  us 
Jesus  with  his  pierced  side: 
Now  we  find,  that  he's  desirous 
Us  from  wrath  to  screen  am!  bide. 

4.  Thus  the  soul  at  once  obtaineth 
Pardon  from  the   sinner's  friend  : 
To  true  happiness  attaineth. 

And  to  life  whirl)  hath  m»  end. 

X. 


OF  SINS. 


97 


(331.)  280.*        t.  14. 

WHAT   joy  or  honour  could  we 

Polluted  as  we  are,  (have, 

If  not  the  holy  Lamb  of  God 

Our  joy  and  honour  were. 
2.  Of  nothing  we  have  ever  done 

To  boast  could  we  desire, 
When  be  to  judge  us  shall  appear,1 

Whose  eyes  are  flames  of  fire.    , 
:3.   None  is  so  holy,  pure,  and  just,! 

So  perfected  in  love, 
That  his  best  plea,  or  self-defence,: 

Of  any  weight  could  prove. 

4.  Nor  is  there  any  other  way 
Into  the  holy   place, 

But  Christ  who  took  away  our  sins,  j 
His  blood  and  righteousness. 

5.  We    know    the    righteousness 

complete, 
Which  he  procur'd  for  all; 
We  know  the  kind  reception  giv'n' 
To  the  poor  prodigal. 

6.  We  know  the  Shepherd's  love, 

who  left 
The  ninety-nine  behind, 
And  thro1  the  desert  anxious  went. 
The  hundredth  sheep  to  find. 

7.  To  him  poor  sinners  may  appeal 
With  all  their  misery  ; 

The  angels  joy  to  see  them  come, 
Christ  calleth.  "  Come  to  me." 
Z. 

32.)  281,  t.  14. 

HAPPY    the    souls   who  contrite 

Them  .J^sus  doth  invite,       (are. 
And  irives  to  everlasting  bliss 

A  never-failing  right 
2.  Tho'  comforted,  they   still    dis- 

Theifown  untoward  heart;  (trust 
And  wonder,  that  the  Lord  to  them 

Such  mercy  could  impart. 

"  9 


3.  To  world  and  sin  they  bid  adieu. 
His  pardon  daily  prove, 

Desiring  larger  draughts  to  drink 
Of  Jesus'  dying  love. 

4.  When  thus  the  blessings  of  his 
And  merits  we  enjoy,        (blood 

Yea.  from  the  fulness  of  his  grace 
Take  daily  fresh  supply  ; — 

5.  With  pity  we  can  look  on  those 
Who  still  in  darkness  are, 

Inviting  them  to  turn  to  Christ, 
And  in  his  mercy  share. 

6.  For  we  thro'  grace  are   taught 
to  think, 

Each  sinner  that  we  see 
May  pardon,  thro'  Christ's  precious 
blood, 
Obtain,  as  well  as  we  : — 

7.  Since  Jesus'  pardon,  love,  and 
grace, 

Produce  an  humble  shame, 
And  stir  us  up  with  thankfulness 
His  goodness  to  proclaim. 

(333.)  282;  t.  14. 

WTITH    glorious    clouds    encom- 
pass'd  round, 

Whom  angels  dirnly  see, 
Will  the  Unsearchable  be  found, 

Will  God  appear  to  me  ? 

2.  Will  he  forsake  his  throne  above, 
Himself  to  worms  impart ! 

Answer,  thou    man   of   grief   and 
And  speak  it  to  mj  heart,  (love, 

3.  In  manifested  love  explain 
Thy  wonderful  design;     (man, 

What   meant   the  suffering  Son  of 

The  streaming  bl  K>d  divine  ? 

:4.  Didst  thou  not   in   our  flesh  ap- 

Aii.l  live  and  die  below,      (pear. 

That    I    might    now    percei\e   thee 

And  mi  Redeemer  know  :  (near, 


9ft 


FORGIVENESS 


5.  Come,  then,   and   to   my    soulj4.  Long  my  imprisoned  spirit  lav 
reveal  (grace,  |  Fast  bound   in   sin   and   nature V 

The     heights     and     depths    of|  night;  (ray, 

The  wounds,  which  all  my  sorrows  Thine   eye  diffus'd  a    quickening 

That  dear,  disfigur'd  face.  (heal,i  I  'woke,  the  dungeon  flam'd  with 

6  Before  my   eyes  of  faith,  con-|  HSht  J  ^  (fre<^ 

fess'd,  My  cn^ins  fell   oft',  my  heart  waf» 

Stand  forth  a  slaughter'*!  Lamb;'1    rose,  went    forth,  and    followed 
Array  me  in  salvation's  vest,  thee. 

And  tell  me  all  thy  name,  15.  No  condemnation  now  I  dread, 

7  Jehovah  in  thy  person  show,       Jesus,  and  all  in  him  is  mine  : 
A  Saviour  crucified  ;        (know,|  Alive  in  him  my  living  Head. 

And  then  the  pardoning  God  I! And  eloth'd  in  righteousness  di- 
And  feel  his  blood  applied.  vine,  (throne, 

n    r     ■        t.       t       t    •      u-  i  Now     humbly     I     approach     th»- 

3    !   view  the   Lamb   in   his  owni  A     ,    ,  •      A.  '  *.      wu 

,.   ,  ,  And  claim  the  crown  thro   Christ 

light, 

Whom  angels  dimly  see  ;  m>'  OW,,•  Wr^Uv 

And  gaze,  transported  at  the  sight,  (88-"0  284.  T.  14 

To  all  eternity.  Wesley.!  IN  J{  long  r  took  Mighu 

(834.)  283.  T.  90.       Unaw'd  by  shame  or  fear. 


AND  can  it  be  that  f  should  gain 
A  n  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood  7 
Died  he  for   me,  who   caus'd    his 

pain  ]  (God  1 

For  me,  to  make  my  peace  with 
Amazing  love  !   how  can  it  be, 
That  Jesus  deign'd  to  die  for  me  ? 
2.  'Tis   mystery    all  ;    my    Maker 

dies ;  (sign  1 

Who  can  explore  his  strange  de-| 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 


Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sitrhr. 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2.  I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree. 
In  agonies  and  blood, 

Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me. 
As  near  his  cross  I  sto.>.'. 

3.  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath 
Can  I  forget  that  look  :     (death. 

It  seem'd  to  charge   me  with   his 
Tho'  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4.  My  conscience   felt  and    own'd 


To  sound  the  depths  of  love  divine:  tn(>  £m,t- 

Tig  mercy  all ;  let  earth  adore.  And  plunged  me  in  despair  : 

h  ,t  angel-minds  inquire  no  more.  \l  saw  my  sills  ,lis  hl<)0(1  ha(1  sm,t 

,      „      .   ,,     .  .      v  4.      ,      .,  And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 
•t.     He    left    his    r  ather  s    throne 

above,  5.   Alas,  I  knew  not  wbat  I  did  : 

So  free,  so' infinite  his  grace  ;      .  But  now  ,n.V  teari  are  vain  ; 

Emptied  himself  of  all  but  love,  XN  ll('n'  sha11  m>  trembling  soul  be 

\nd  bled  for  Adam's  helpless  race  :  For  ,  thr  T'ortl  h}iVC  s,ain-  (hld  ' 

'Til  mercy  all,  immenae  >a\d  free,  6.  A  second  look  he  gave,  which 

For  oh  !   it  found  out  sinful  me.  '*  I  freelv  all  forgive  ;            (said. 


OF  SINS. 


99 


This  blood  is  tor  thy  ransom  paid, 
I  -lie,  that  thou  mayst  live." 

7.  Thus,  while  his  death   my    sin 
In  all  its  blackest  hue,  (displays 

-    ch  is  the  mystery  of  grace,) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8.  With  pleasing  grief  and  mourn- 
Mv  spirit  now  is  fill'd,    (ful  joy, 

That  I  should  such  a   life  destroy, 
•  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 

t.  582. 


To  tell  to  all  around  me, 

His  wondrous  power  to  save. 
2.    A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  anguish  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul   from  death  : 
Come  then  to  this  physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'Tis  only — look  and  live. 


287. 


Newton 

t.  96. 


(338.) 

O  THOU  who  pardon  canst  impart, 
Thy  pardoning  grace  I  long  to  feel : 


NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could   give  the    guilty  conscience  Give  life  unto  my  lifeless  heart, 

Or  wash  away  the  stain,  (peace.  And  my  diseases  kindly  heal  : 
2.  Christ,  the  true  paschal  Lamb,    Hear,  Jesus,  hear  my  feeble  moan. 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 
\  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 


And  richer  blood  than  they 

3.  My  faith  w^ould  lay  the  hand 
tin  that  dear  head  of  th.ne. 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand. 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4.  Lord,  I  look  back  to  see 
The  burden  thou  didst  bear. 

When    hanging  on   the  shameful :  MY  I'ORD,  how  great  the  favour 


And  me  as  thine  in  mercy  own. 
2.   Vain  are  all  other  helps  beside. 
Relief  from  thee  alone  can  flow; 
Other  physicians  have  I  tried, 
Yet  only  worse  and  worse  I  grow  ; 
Give  me  by  faith  on  thee  to  lean, 
•And  say  unto  me,  "Be  thou  clean." 

288.         t.  151. 


And  know  my  guilt  was  there. 
5.   Believing,  we  rejoice. 

Our  curse  he  did  remove  :  (voice. 
We  bless  the  La  ml)  with   cheerful 

And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 


Watts. 
T.151. 


(337. 

HOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
Till  Jesus  made  me  whole; 

There  is  but  one   physician 
Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul  : 

Nigh  unto  death  he  found  me, 
And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave ; 


That  I,  a  sinner  poor, 
Can,  thro'  thy  blood's  sweet  savour. 

Approach  thy  mercy-door, 
And  rind  an  open  passage 

Unto  the  throne  of  grace  : 
Then  wait  the  welcome  message 

That  bids  me  ^o  in  peace. 
2.  In  my  forlorn  condition, 

Who  else,  could  give  me  aid  1 
Where  could  I  meet   compassion. 

But  in  the  church's  Head  ? 
In  mercy,  O  receive  me, 

Thou  God,  who  hearest  prayer  . 
From  every  evil  save  me, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care. 


100 


FORGIVENESS  OF  SINS. 


3.  I'll  never  cease  repeating 
My  numberless  complaints, 

But  ever  be  entreating 

Thee  glorious  King  of  saints, 
To  form  me  in  thine  image, 

And  fill  my  soul  with  love, 
Till  I  to  thee  my  homage 

Pay  with  the  saints  above. 

Couutess  Huntingdon's  H. 

(340.)  289.  t.  22. 

THE  one  thing  needful,  that  good 

part  (heart, 

Which   Mary  chose   with  all    her 

I  would    pursue   with   heart   and 

mind, 
And  seek  unwearied,  till  I  find. 
2.  Hidden  in  Christ  the  treasure 
lies,  (price ; 

That    goodly    pearl    of    so    great 
No  other  way  but  Christ  there  is 
To  endless  happiness  and  bliss. 
:3.  But  oh,  I'm  blind  and  ignorant 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  I  want, 
To  guide  me  in  the  narrow  road 
That  leads  to  happiness  and  God. 

4.  My    mind   enlighten    with    thy 

light, 
That  I  may  understand,  aright 
The  glorious  gospel-mystery, 
Which  shows  the  way  to  heaven 

and  thee. 
f>.  O  Jesus  Christ,   my    Lord   and 

God,  (blood, 

Who   hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy 
By  faith  unite  my  heart  to  thee, 
That  we  may  never  parted  be. 

Kendall    If.   B. 


My  power  the  pardon  to  receive, 
My  faith,  is  all  divine  : — 

2.  A  sinner  on  mere  mercy  cast, 

Thy  mercy  I  embrace, 
And  gladly  own,  from  first  to  last, 

That  I  am  sav'd  by  grace. 


291. 


t.  11. 


(342.)  290.  r 

THOU,  Lord,   must    lor   thv 
forgive. 
It  cannot  be  for  mine  ; 


1  1. 
sakt 


FATHER,  to  thy  sinful  child 
Though  thy  law  is  reconcil'd, 
By  thy  pardoning  grace  I  live  : 
Daily  still  I  cry,  Forgive. 

2.  Though  my    ransom-price   He 
paid, 

Upon  whom  my  guilt  was  laid, 
Humbly  at  thy  mercy-seat, 
Full  remission  I  entreat. 

3.  Lord,  forgive  me,  day  by  day, 
Debts  I  cannot  hope  to  pay  ; 

'Duties  I  have   left  undone; 
j  Evils  I  have  fail'd  to  shun  ; — 

1 4.  Trespasses  in  word  or  thought  : 
'Deeds  from  evil  motive  wrought  ; 
I  Cold  ingratitude  ;  distrust ; 
Thoughts  unhallow'd  or  unjust. 

'5.   Pardon,  Lord  ! — and   are    there 
those 

i  Who  my   debtors  are,  or  foes, 
I,  who  by  forgiveness  live, 
Here  their    trespasses  forgive. 

'6.  May  I  feel,  beneath  my  wrongs. 

Vengeance  to  the  Lord  belongs  ; 

Nor  a  worse  requital  dare. 

Than  the  meek  revenge  of  prayer. 
i 
,7.  Much  forgiven,  may  I  learn 

Lo\e  for  hatred  to  return  ; 

'Then  assui'd  my  heart  shall  be. 

Thou,  nay  God*  hast  |,ardon'd  me. 
Conder. 


101 


XVII.     THE  SURRENDER  OF  THE  HEART  TO  JESUS. 


(343.)  292.*         t.  582. 

UNTO  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  to  retrieve  my  loss 

Became  a  man,  and  died  for  me 
Upon  the  accursed  cross ; 
Unto  the  Prince  of  life, 
Who  felt  such  racking  pain, 

While  he  the  vengeance  due  to  me 
Did  willingly  sustain  : — 

2.  To  him  I  wholly  give 
Myself  this  day  anew, 

As  his  reward  so  dearly  gain'd, 
His  spoil  and  purchase  due  ; 
That  with  me  he  may  do 
What's  pleasing  in  his  sight, 

And  from  me   take  whate'er   him 
grieves, 
Whate'er  he  sees  not  right. 

3.  How  very  weak  I  am, 
My  Saviour  well  can  see, 

And  how  exceeding  short  I  fall, 
Of  what  T  ought  to  be  : 
Compassionate  High-priest, 
To  thee  I  must  appeal ; 

My  numberless  infirmities 

0  kindly  haste  to  heal. 

4.  In  thy  most  precious  blood, 
Which  from  thy  open'd  veins, 

To  heal  my  soul,  on  Calvary  flow'd, 

1  pray  wash  out  my  stains  : 
It  is  thy  daily  care, 

Thy  helpless  sheep  to  feed  ; 
To  purify  their  spotted  souls, 
And  gently  them  to  lead. 

5.  Me  thy  all-seeing  eye 

Hath  kept  with  watchful  care  ; 
Thy  great  compassion  never  fail'd, 
Thou  heard'st  my  needy  prayer: 
This  makes  me  firmly  trust 


That  thou  wilt  guide  me  still, 
And  guide  me  safe  throughout  the 

That  leads  to  Zion's  hill,    (way 
6.  Dear  Saviour,  I  resign 

My  worthless  heart  to  thee  ; 
And,  whether  cheerful  or  distress'd, 

Thine,  thine  alone  I'll  be  : 

My  only  aim  is  this, 

(O  may  I  it  fulfil !) 
Thee  to  exalt  with  all  my  strength. 

And  do  thy  holy  will. 

Esther  Gruenbeck. 


t.  22. 


(344.)  293.* 

O  GOD  of  mercy,  grace,  and  love, 
Thy    yearning    bowels    thee    did 
move,  (night 

To  call  me  from  death's  gloomy 
Into  thy  own  amazing  light. 

2.  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 
Wholly  corrupt  and  spoil'd  within, 
The  carnal  mind  still  bore  the  sway, 
And  hurried  me  a  slave  away. 

3.  It  caus'd  thee  pain,  O  Son  of 

God, 
To  see  the  purchase  of  thy  blood 
So  deeply  sunk  in  misery ; 
And  'twas  thy  aim  to  set  me  free. 

4.  Thou  drewest  me  with  cords  of 

love,  (prove ; 

Till  thou  at  last  didst  conqueror 
Till  sin's  strong  power  thou  hadst 

suppress'd, 
And  giv'n  my  weary  spirit  rest. 

5.  Now  thro'  thy  wounds  my  soul 

hath  found  (ground; 

Peace,    righteousness,    and    solid 
I've  now  obtained  thro'  thy  grace 
Among  thy  ransom'd  flock  a  place. 


102 


SURRENDER  OF   THE 


6.  I  thee  adore,  my  gracious  King, 
And  joyful  hallelujahs  sing  ; 

My  eyes  with  grateful  tears  o'erflow, 
For  all  the  mercies  thou  dost  show. 

7.  Faithful  to  thee  I  now  engage 
To  be  throughout  my  pilgrimage  : 
Aceept  my  life  and  soul,  my  King, 
Plcdg'd  to  thy  service  these  I  hring. 
S.  Nature's  reluctance  overrule, 
The  worldly,  carnal  mind  control  ; 

0  may  I  always  have  in  view 
Not  mine,  but  thy  blest  will  to  do. 
9.  Thus  by  thy  power  I  here  shall  he 
Prepar'd  for  blest  eternity,  (love. 
Walk  with  my  God,  him  serve  and 
Till  I  shall  live  with  him  above. 

P.  II.  Morther 

(345.)  294.*         t.  168. 

OH,  at  last  I've  found  my  Saviour 
Who  laid  down  his  life  for  me  ; 
He  (O  undeserved  favour!) 
Own'd  me  as  his  property : 
Conscious  of  my  imperfection, 
1*11  rely  on  his  direction  : 

1  will  nothing  know  beside 
Jesus  and  him  crucified. 

2.  Others  may  seek  satisfaction 
In  this  poor  world's  vanity  ; 
Meanwhile  shall   my  heart's  affec- 
0n  my  Saviour  fixed  be,  (tion 
On  his  meritorious  suffering 
And  sin-expiating  offering  : 
World,  for  ever  be  thou  gone, 
Leave  but  Christ  and  me  alone. 

3.  Jesus  cur'd  my  soul's  infection 
By  his  soul's  dire  agony  ; 

Prom  his  death  and   resurrection 
Life  and  power  redound  to  me  : 
By  the  virtue  of  his  merit 
I  shall  heavenly  joys  inherit, 
And  e'en  here  a  foretaste  have 
Of  that  world  beyond  the  grave. 


4.  Jesus  yields  me  delectation  ; 
When  I'm  weak  he  strengthens  me. 
Sweetens  all  my  tribulation, 
And  supports  me  constantly  : 

His  atoning  death  and  passion 
Are  the  cause  of  my  salvation  : 
Therefore  Christ  shall  ne'er  depart 
From  my  sight  and  from  my  heart. 

5.  Oh,  I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder. 
To  think  he  shall  soon  appear 

To  receive  me  gladly  yonder. 
And  wipe  off  my  every  tear : 
Then  my  grateful  songs  and  praises 
Shall  resound  in  heavenly  places; 
Here  by  faith  to  him  I'll  cleave, 
Jesus  will  I  never  leave. 

(346.)  295.*         t.  l'l'. 

WE  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  of 

God, 
Cleanse  us  in  thy  atoning  blood; 
Grant  us  by  faith  to  view  thy  cross, 
Then  life  or  death  is  gain  to  us, 

2.  Take  our   poor  hearts,  and   let 

them  be 
For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee  ; 
Seal  thou  our  breasts,  and    let   u»* 

wear 
That  pledge  of  lo\e  for  ever  there. 

3.  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and 

death, 
Till    thou    thy    quickening    Spirit 

breathe  ; 
Until  we  strength  from  thee  derive, 
And  in  communion  with  thee  live. 

4.  Ah,  Lord,   enlarge   our   scanty 

thought, 
To  know  the  wonders  thou    hmt 

wrought  ; 
Unloose  our  stammering  tongue* 

to  tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable. 


/ 


HEART  TO  JE 


5.   First-born    of    many     brethren 
thou.  (must  bow  : 

To   thee    both   earth   and   heaven 
Help  us  to  thee  our  all  to  g 
Thine  may  ue  die,  thine  m 
live. 


(347.) 


DIDST  thou.  Lord  Jesus,  me  in- 

When  I  was  lost  and  dead  in  sin. 
To  hear  thy  quickening  voice  ? 
Have  I  obtained  in  thy  blood  (God. 
Redemption,  and  found  pea 
And  do  I  in  thy  name  rejoice  ?  — 
*2.   O  yes,  I  feel  I  am  forgiv'n, 
A  foretaste  I  enjoy  of  heaven. 
Thy  spirit  witness  bf 
By  faith  thy  righteousness  is  mine. 
I'm  well  a~u:'<:  that  I  am  thine, 

ul  no  condemnation  * 
3.   Yet  'fore   thee.  Jesus.    I    must 

own. 
I  have  not  this  salvation  known 
By  tracing  legal  •  (sin. 

Lo,  'iw  t>  tun  power  raisd  me  from 
Thou  didst  vork  begin  : 

Thine  be  the  glory,  thine  the  praise. 
i.   M  ;v  I     e  faithful  to  thy  call. 
Surrender  unto  thee  my  all. 

:  to  thee  resign  :        (around. 
When      dangers       threaten      me 
Invincible  may  I  be  found. 
\nd  never  from  thy  will  decline, 
o.  Me    with    thy    gladdening    oil 

anoint  ;  (point 

The   destin'd  path  thou  dost    tp- 
Gladly  I  then  shall  tread  : 
Bedew  me  with  a  genial  shower. 
Into  my  heart  thy   influence  pour. 
And  me  with  heavenlv  manna  feed. 


I 

b.  whose  love   (imaae 
height. 
In     depth    unfathom' 

kno 
Grant  unto  me  thy  sa\ 

My  heart  is  pain1 

:  thee 

2.  Th-      . 

How  light  th 

Be  fix" 

Great  hindrance- 

I  aim  at  thee,  yet  from  thee  - 

3.  Mere  mei 

brought 

Yet  while  I  soek  bnl  :' 

At  res*  annot  be; 

Oh.  when  shall  all 

end. 
And  all  my 

_  *>eneath  tin 
thee  my  he 

share  • 
Ah.  It 
The  sp 
Then  shall  n  n  earth  he 

free. 
\Yhen    it    hath    found    fepoe 

TAKE.    Lord.   , 

that  I 
No  mo: 
live. 
e  affection- 
t  one  darling  load  - 
O  may  my  heart  to  thee  aspire. 
D  ght  on  earth  but  thee  i 


104 


SURRENDER  OF  THE 


3*  Dear   Lord,  thy  sovereign    aid  1  With  lowliness  and  purity  : 

impart,  (care  ;  j  Than  gold  and  pearls  more  precious 

far  (star. 


To  save   me  from    low-thoughted 
O  banish  self-will  from  my  heart, 
From  all  its  latent  mazes  there  : 
And  grant  that  I  may  never  move 
From  the  blest  footsteps  of  thy  love. 
3.  Each  moment  draw  from  earth 

away  (call ; 

My  heart,  that  humbly  waits  thy 
Speak  to  my  inmost  soul  and  say, 
'*  I  am  thy  life,  thy  God,  thy  all :" 
To  feel    thy    power,  to  hear  thy 

voice, 
To  taste  thy  love,  be  all  my  choice. 


299. 


t.90. 


(350.) 

JESUS,  thy  light  again  I  view, 
Again  thy  loving-kindness  prove, 
And  all  within  me  pants  anew 
To  enjoy  thy  all  reviving  love  : 
Again  my  thoughts  to  thee  aspire, 
Unto  thy  name  is  my  desire. 
2.  But  oh,  what   offering  shall   I 
give  (skies  7 

To  thee,  the   Lord  of  earth   and 
My  soul  and  body  now  receive, 
A  holy,  living  sacrifice : 
Small  as  it  is,  'tis  all  my  store, 


And  brighter   than   the  morning- 
5.  Lord,  arm  me  with  thy  Spirit's 

might  (name ; 

Since   I    am  call'd   by    thy    great 
In   thee    my  wandering    thoughts 

unite, 
Of  all  my  works  be  thou  the  aim  : 
Thy  love  attend  me  all  my  days. 
And  my  sole  business  be  thy  praise. 


(352.)  300.*        t.  376. 

"GIVE  me   thy   heart,  my  son," 

Thus  saith  the  Lord, 
"  Give  me  thy  heart,  and  listen  to 
Observe  my  ways,     (my  word  ; 
Walk  in  the  path  of  grace  ; 
In  following  my  direction 
I'll  grant  thee  my  protection." 
2.  'Tis  only  this  which  Christ  of 
us  desires  ;  (quires  ; 

This  to  promote  our  welfare  he  re- 
How  blest  are  they 
Who  Jesus'  voice  obey, 
And  give  their  hearts  for  ever 
To  him,  our  God  and  Saviour. 

Gregor. 

More  shouldst  thou  have,  if  I  hadi  ,oc1  N  OA1  A  .      . 

more.  (3510  30L  T- 37fl 

3.  O  may  I  never  from  thee  stray,  10  TAKE  my  heart  and  whatsoe'er 
Or  be  again  subdu'd  by  sin  :  is  mine, 

Guide  me,  my  Life,  my  Truth,  my  Beloved  Jesus,  I'll  be  only  thine  ; 

Way,  (clean  :|      To  thee  I'll  live, 

Thy  blood  preserve    my   garments.      And  soul  and  body  give  : 
0  let  thy  blood  and    righteousness  My  words  and  whole  behaviour 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress.    |Be  rul'd  by  thee  for  ever. 

4.  Send  down    thy    likeness  from' 2.  But  give  thyself,  my  Jesus,  unto 

above,  me,  (tinually  : 

And  let  this  my  adorning  be;  (love,  And  dwell  within  my  heart  con-. 
Clothe  me  with  wisdom,  patience,'      O  Lord,  remain 


HEART  TO  JESUS. 


My  joy,  'midst  grief  and  pain  ; 
From  thee,  my  soul's  beloved. 
May  I  ne'er  be  removed. 

J.  Angelus. 


(353.) 


302. 


t.  14. 


And  to  all  eternity 

To  remain  thy  property. 


304.* 


105 
J.  Angelus. 

t.  79. 


LORD,  take  my  heart  just  as  it  is,, 
Set  up  therein  thy  throne  : 

So  shall  I  love  thee  above  all, 
And  live  to  thee  alone. 

2.  I  thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  thou 
Hast  wakcn'd  me  from  death, 

Arous'd  me  out  of  sin's  deep  sleep, 
And  calfd  to  walk  in  faith. 

3.  Complete  thy  work  and  crown 

thy  grace, 
That  I  may  faithful  prove, 
And  listen  to  that  still  small  voice, 
Which  whispers  only  love  ; — 

4.  Which  teaches  me  to  know  thy 
And  gives  me  power  to  do  ;  (will, 

Which  fills  my  heart  with  shame, 
when  I 
Do  not  that  will  pursue. 

5.  This  unction  may  I  ever  feel, 
This  teaching  of  my  Lord, 

And   learn  obedience  to  thy  voice, 
Thy  soft  reviving  word. 

Stonehouse. 


(356.) 


303. 


t.  11. 


(357.) 

LORD,  take  my  sinful,  worthless 

heart 
As  thine,  thy  grace  to  me  impart, 
And  deep  thy  seal  impress  ; 
Take  me  into  thy  special  care, 
Secure  my  soul  from  every  snare  ; 
Thyself  find  always  free  access. 

2.  Make  me  a  bosom-friend  of  thine; 
Upon  thy  breast  may  I  recline, 
Preserv'd  from  needless  fears  ; 
And  when  this  earthly  house  I  leave, 
Into  those  mansions  me  receive, 
Where  thou   wilt   wipe   away  all 
tears. 


(358.) 


305.*      t.  166. 


DESTROY,  O   Lord,  the    carnal 

mind, 
Consume  what  is  not  right  in  me  ; 
Whether  the  world  in  chains   me 
Or  silken  cords,  I  cannot  be    (bind 
Partaker  of  the  joys  of  heaven  ; 
For  thou  requirest  that  my  heart 
Without  reserve  to  thee  be  given, 
Resolv'd  for  thee  with  all  to  part. 


T.   15. 


GRANT,  most  gracious  Lamb  of j (359.)  306.* 

God,  (blood,  ( 

Who    hast   bought    me  with   thy  SEARCHER     of      hearts,     thou 


That  my  soul  and  body  be 
Quite  devoted  unto  thee. 
2  Jesus,  hear  my  fervent  cry, 
My  whole  nature  sanctify  : 
Root  out  all  that  is  unclean, 
Tho'  it  cause  me  pungent  pain. 
3.  Gracious  Lord,  I  wish  alone 
Thine  to  be,  yea,  quite  thine  own. 


know'st  thy  love 
My  heart  hath  captivated  ; 
My  soul  is  closely  to  thee  join'd, 
Ne'er  to  be  separated  : — 

2.   All  thou  demandest  I  give  up, 
Lord,  without  hesitation  ; 

But  never,  never  will  I  leave 
Thee  and  thy  congregation. 


106 

(360.) 


COMMUNION 


307.        t.  184. 

O   MIGHT  we  all,  Lord  God  our 

Saviour, 
Thy  condescending  mercy  prize, 
To    accept    of    us,    (O    boundless 
As  of  a  holy  sacrifice  ;      [favour!; 
Of  uss  tlio'  sinful,  poor,  and  needy  : 
Grant  that  we  freely  unto  thee 
May  offer  up  both  soul  and  body, 
To  love  and  serve  thee  faithfully. 
J.  Swertuer. 


308.         t.  590. 

your    bodies   to    thf 


(361.) 

PRESENT 
Lord, 

A  living  sacrifice, 
A  holy  offering  unto  him, 

And  pleasing  in  his  eyes: 
This  is  a  service  which  ye  owe, 

And  reasonably  due; 
For  ye  are  not  your  own,  ye  know, 

But  Christ  hath  purchased  you. 


XVIII.     COMMUNION  WITH  CHRIST. 


(362.)  309.*         t.  132. 

JESUS,  thou  art  my  heart's  de- 
My  joy  and  my  salvation  ;  (light. 
Thy  presence  yields  me  day  and 
Abundant  consolation  :  (night 

Thee  I  desire  to  love  and  praise, 
Since  thy  great  love  and  boundless 
Are  everything  unto  me.       (grace 

2.  Thou  art  the  Way,  thy  Spirit  is 
As  my  conductor  given  ; 

In  following  thee  I  cannot  miss 
The  path  to  life  and  heaven  : 
Thy  word  he  my  unerring  guide  ; 
Preserve  me  lest  I  turn  aside, 
Or  stray  from  thee,  my  Saviour. 

3.  Thou  art  the  Truth,  in  thee  are 

found 
All  things  that  are  essential  ; 
Without  thee  all  is  empty  sound, 
In  thee  is  strength  substantial: 
O  Truth,  set,  me  at  liberty, 
That  I  depend  on  none  but  thee 
By  whom  1  can  be  healed. 

4.  Thou   art   my   Life,  thy    power 

divine 
Shall  influence  every  motion  ; 


O  may  thy  Spirit  me  incline 
To  true,  unfeign'd  devotion  : 
Thus  I  eternal  life  shall  gain, 
And  till  my  latest  breath  remain 
A  member  of  thy  body. 

5.  Lord  Jesus,  thou  my  Shepherd 

art, 
Who  diedst  for  my  transgression  ; 
When  lost,  I  caus'd  thee  pungent 

smart, 
When  found,  joy  past  expression  : 
Ah,  best  of  shepherds,  ever  keep 
Within  thy  fold  thy  helpless  sheep, 
Protect  me  from  all  danger. 

6.  Thou  art  my  faithful  Friend  in 

need, 
My  flesh  and  bone,  my  Brother; 
Thy  faithfulness  and  love  exceed 
Those  of  the  fondest  mother  : 
Thou    art    my    Healer  when   Tin 

sick,  (when  weak, 

My     Cordial,    strengthening     me 
My  Refuge  in  all  trouble. 

7.  Ah  !  Lord,  how  very  short  I  fall, 
When  on  thy  praise  1  enter  ; 
Thou  art  indeed  my  All  in  all, 


WITH  CHRIST. 


107 


In  thee  my  wishes  centra  : 
Whate'er  I  want,  thou  art  to  me 

<)  let  my  heart  incessantly 
Be  by  thy  love  inspired. 

J.  (\  Lange 


(864.)  810.*         t.  228. 

HOW  bright  appears  the  Morning- 
star,  (pare. 
With  grace  and  truth  heyond  com- 
The  royal  root  of  Jesse  : 

0  David's  Son,  of  Jacob's  line, 
My   soul's  Belov'd  and  King   be- 

nigo,  (me  : 

Thou  cam'st  from   heaven  to  Mess 
Precious. — gracious. 
Ever  glorious — and  victorious 
Is  my  Saviour; 
Nought  but  he  can  please  me  ever. 

2.  From  him  descends  a  beam  of  joy . 
When  he  with  a  complacent  eye 
Beholds  his  needy  creature  ; 
Immanuel,  my  sovereign  good. 
Thy    word,   thy    Spirit,    flesh    and 
Renew  my  very  nature  :       (blood 
Grant  me — richly, 

Thro'  thy  merit, — to  inherit 

Thy  salvation  ; 

Hear  my  ardent  supplication. 

3.  The  Father  from  eternity 
In  mercy  was  inclin'd  to  me, 
Thro'  thee,  his  Well-beloved  : 
I,  as  a  member  of  thy  bride, 

In  thee,  Lord  Jesus,  can  confide; 
Thy  love  remains  unmoved  : 
Oh,  I — have 

That     in     heaven — with     thanks- 
Thee,  my  Saviour,  (giving, 

1  shall  love  and  praise  for  ever. 

4.  Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs  of 

praise, 
If  you  can  earthly  music  raise, 
To  join  celestial  concerts  : 


Be  Jesus  your  delightful  theme  : 

In  him  and  in  his  saving  name 

Are  centred  all  our  comforts: 

Joyful, — awful 

Be  the  phrases — of  our  praises, 

'Tis  our  duty, 

'Fore  the  Lord  of  bliss  and  beaut}  • 

5.  Before   the   world  I   make   nn 

boast. 
That  he  in  whom  I  place  my  trust. 
Is  Lord  of  light  and  glory  : 
At  last  he'll  bring  me  to  that  place. 
Where  all  the  wonders  of  his  gract 
Shall  lie  disclos'd  before  me  : 
Amen: — be  then  (injf. 

Praise  and  blessing, — never  ceas- 
To  him  given, 

Here,  and  by  the  hosts  of  heaven. 
Phil.   Nicolfti 


(365.) 


811* 


t.  185. 


THE  unbounded  love  of  my  Cre- 
ator 

Heart-felt  gratitude  doth  claim  ; 

Why  did  Christ  appear  in  human 
nature? 

'Twas  for  me  he  man  became  : 

While  the  whole  world's  Saviour 
I  confess  him,  (him. 

As  my  own  Redeemer  I  embrace 

And  his  merits  I  apply 

To  myseif  especially. 

2.  When  with  him,  my  Lord,  in 
closest  union, 

I  can  all  things  else  forget ; 

In  his  fellowship  and  blest  com- 
munion, 

I  heaven's  bliss  anticipate  ; 

By  his  presence  he  dispels  all  sad- 
ness, (gladness; 

Filling  my  poor  soul  with  joy  and 

Tho'  I  often  am  to  blame, 

Yet  his  love  is  still  the  same. 


108 


COMMUNION 


3.  When   my    mind   pursues  this 

meditation, 
That  the  all-creating  Word 
Hath  by  his  humanity  and  passion 
To  God's  image  man  restor'd  ; 
I    regard    my    body    as    Chrises 

temple, 
'Tis  my  aim  to  follow  his  example, 
And  my  vessel  thro'  his  grace 
In  due  honour  to  possess.  z. 


(366.) 


312 


t.  68. 


BLISS  beyond  compare, 

Which  in  Christ  I  share  : 
He's  my  only  joy  and  treasure  ; 
Tasteless  is  all  worldly  pleasure, 

When  in  Christ  I  share 

Bliss  beyond  compare. 

2.  Jesus  is  my  joy, 
Therefore  blest  am  I  : 

Oh,  his  mercy  is  unbounded, 

All  my  hope  on  him  is  grounded  ; 

Jesus  is  my  joy, 

Therefore  blest  am  I. 

3.  When  the  Lord  appears, 
This  my  spirit  cheers  ; 

When,  his  love  to  me  revealing, 
He,  the  Sun  of  grace,  with  healing 

In  his  beams  appears, 

This  my  spirit  cheers. 

4.  Then  all  grief  is  drown'd  : 
Pure  dolight  is  found, 

Joy  and  peace  in  his  salvation, 
Heavenly  bliss  and  consolation  : 
Every  grief  is  drown'd 
Where  such  bliss  is  found. 

G.  Arnold. 

(367.)  31:;.'  t.  4. 

LORD  Jesus,  1  pray, 

<  )n  earth  while  1  slay. 
In  union  to  be  (ably  : 

With  the*  and  thy  people  inscpar- 


i2.  Concern'd  for  more  grace 

And  true  happiness  ; 

Intent  evermore  (and  poor. 

'Fore  thee  to  be  contrite,  and  lowly, 

3.  O  were  my  whole  mind 
And  spirit  inclin'd 

To  show  forth  thy  praise, 
To  serve  thee  with  gladness,  and 
walk  in  thy  ways. 

4.  If  question'd  by  thee  : 
"Say,  lovest  thou  me?" 

I  own  I  shall  prove  [that  I  love. 
Deficient,  O  Lord,  yet  thou  know'st 

5.  John's  portion  so  blest, 
To  lean  on  thy  breast, 

Be  mine,  till  with  thee,  [shall  be. 

When  time  is  no  more,  I  for  ever 

Canimerhof. 

(368 )  314.*        t.  159. 

'TIS  the  most  blest  and  needful 
To  have  in  Christ  a  share,  [part 
And  to  commit  our  way  and  heart 
Unto  his  faithful  care  :  [sure, 

This  done,  our  steps  are  safe  and 
Our    hearts'   desires    are  rcnder'd 
pure,  [hand. 

And  nought  can  pluck  us  from  his 
Which  leads  us  to  the  end. 

2.  Nought    in    this   world    affords 

true  rest 
But  Christ's  atoning  blood  ; 
This  purifies  the  guilty  breast, 
And  reconciles  to  God: 
Hence  flows  unfeigned  love  to  him 
Who  came  lost  sinners  to  redeem. 
And  Christ  our  Saviour  doth  ap- 
Daily  to  us  more  dear.  [pear 

C.  R.  v.  7. 

3.  My  only  joy  and  comfort  here 
Is  JesilS1  death  and  blood ; 

I  with  this  passport  can  appear 
Before  the  throne  of  God  : 


WITH  CHRIST. 


109 


Admitted  to  the  realms  of  bliss, 
I  then  shall  see  him  as  he  is, 
Where  countless  pardon'd  sinners 
Adoring  at  his  feet.  (meet, 

Gregor. 

(369.)  315.*  t.  14. 

THY  child  so  minded  ever  keep  ; 

Let  me  know  nought  beside 
Thee,  who  was  slain  me  to  redeem, 

Thee,  Jesus  crucified. 

2.  O    may   we,   Saviour,    step   for 
Bear  thee  sweet  company,  (step, 

Thus  will,  whatever  we  undertake, 
An  act  of  worship  be. 

3.  May  we  to  thee  in  all  our  wants 
Child-like  yet  closer  fly, 

Directing     still,    throughout     our 
By  faith  to  thee  our  eye.  (course, 

4.  Altho'  but  little  we  can  do, 
Yet  'tis  our  heart's  desire, 

To  do  that  which  affords  thee  joy  ; 
Nor  dost  thou  more  require. 

(371.)  316.*  t.  36. 

LET  thy  countenance,  most  lov- 
ing Saviour,  (me  ever 
Shine  on  me  day  and  night,  and  let 
Have  of  thy  presence  and  thy  gra- 
cious dealing 

A  tender  feeling  : — 

2.  That    soul    and    body,  on    thy 

merit  feeding,       (proceeding, 

May  daily  be  from  grace   to    grace 

With  thee  at    peace,   in   tenderest 

love's  communion 

And  perfect  union. 
(Iregor 

372f  317.  t.  14. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  full  of  grace, 
Be  thou  my  heart's  delight, 
emain  my  favorite  theme  always, 
My  joy  by  day  and  night. 


2.  Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee 
May  I  be  found  each  hour ; 

Humble  in  heart,  and  constantly 
Supported  by  thy  power. 

3.  May  thy  blest  Spirit  to  my  heart, 
Throughout  my  future  race, 

True  faith  and  constancy  impart 
To  live  unto  thy  praise. 

4.  The  mystery  of  redeeming  love 
Be  ever  dear  to  me  : 

Till  I  shall  once  in  heaven  above 
For  ever  dwell  with  thee. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 

(373.)  318.  t.  14. 

O  DEAREST  Lord,  take  thou  my 
heart; 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 

As  I  have  found  in  thee. 

2.  If  there's  a  fervour  in  my  soul, 
And  fervour  sure  there  is, 

It  shall  be  quite  at  thy  control, 
And  but  to  serve  thee  rise. 

3.  To  seek  in  earthly  things  for  bliss 
Is  vain  ;  none  can  be  found, 

•Till  Jesus  Christ  our  portion  is  ; 

In  him  true  joys  abound, 
i.   *Tis  heaven  on   earth  to  taste 
his  love, 
To  feel  his  quickening  grace  ; 
And  all  the  bliss  I  seek  above 
Is  to  behold  his  face. 

(374.)  319.  t.  14. 

'TIS  heaven  on  earth  by  faith  to 
Thy  lace,  my  gracious  Lord  :  (gee 
The  noblest,  most  substantial  joys 
Thy  cheering  >miles  afford. 
2.  Thou  say'st,  dear  Jesus,  all  thy 
Who  love  thy  face  to  see,  (saints, 
! Shall  have,  while  in  this  vale  of 
'Kind  visits  oft  from   thee,     (tears. 


no 


COMMUNION 


3.  O  let  my  soul  with  thee  con- 
Who  art  my  chief  delight ;  (verse, 
For  the  whole  world  can't  ease  my 
If  banish -d  from  thy  sight,   (heart, 

Watts. 

320.  T.  205. 

VAIN,  delusive  world,  adieu  ! 

Thou,    with    all    thy    creature- 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue,  (good  ; 

Him,  who  hough t  me  with  his 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego,  (hlood ; 

All  thy  wealth  and  all  thy  pride; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 
*i.   Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

Joy  and  pleasure  without  end; 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  my  Jesus  to  depend  ; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

In  his  favour  to  abide : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 
3.   Him  in  all  my  works  I  seek, 

Who  expir'd  upon  the  tree  ; 
Only  of  his  love  I  speak, 

Who  so  freely  died  for  me  : 
While  I  sojourn  here  below. 

Nothing  I  desire  beside; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

Jesus,  and  him  crucified 


Oh,  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and 
love, 
She  communes  with  her  God ! 

4.  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she 
pours 

Her  solitary  lays  ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5.  Author  and  guardian  of  my  life. 
Sweet  source  of  light  divine, 

And  (all-harmonious  names  in  one) 
My  Saviour,  thou  art  mine  ! 

6.  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and 
what  love, 

A  boundless,  endless  store, 
Shall  echo  thro'  the  realms  above. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

Cow  per. 

|(375.)  322.  t.  79. 

0  JESUS,  everlasting  God, 
Who    hast    for    sinners    shed   thy 

blood 
|  Upon  Mount  Calvary, 
lAud    finish'd    there    redemption's 

toil  : 
;Thus  I  became  thy  happy  spoil  : 
jAll  praise  and  glory  be  to  tfa 
1 2.   Fain  would  I  think  on   all    th> 
j  pain,  [gain. 

*  j  Would   find   therein    my    lite    and 

321.  T.  14.  And  firmly  iix  my  heart 

KARfrom  the  world, O  Lord, I  flee,  Upon  thy  wounds  and  dying  love; 

Prom  strife  and  tumult  far;  Nor  ever  more  from  thee  remove, 

From   scenes   where   Satan   wages  Till  from  this  world  I  shall  depart. 


His  most  successful  war.      [still 
2,  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree; 
And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made 

For  those  who  follow  thee. 


3.   The  more  thro'  grace  myself  1 

know, 
The  more  inclin'd  I  am  to  bow 
In  faith  beneath  thy  cross  ; 
To  trust  in  thy  atoning  blood, 


3.  There,  if  thy  Spirit  teach  the  soul,;  And  look  to  thee  for  every  good. 
And  grace  her  mean  abode,  Yea. count  all  earthly  gain  hut  losa. 


WITH  CHRIST. 


Ill 


(376.)  323.  t.  90. 

THOU  hidden  source  of  calm  re- 
pose, 
Thou  all-sufficient  love  divine ; 
My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 
Secure  I  am,  for  thou  art  mine  : 
Thou  art  my  fortress,  strength,  and 

tower, 
My  trust  and  portion  evermore. 

2.  Jesus,  my  All  in  all  thou  art, 
My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain, 
The  balm  to  heal  my  broken  heart, 
In   storms  my   peace,  in  loss  my 

gain; 
My  joy  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown. 
In  shame  my  glory  and  my  crown  ; 

3.  In  want  my  plentiful  supply, 
In  weakness  my  almighty   power; 
In  bonds  my  perfect  liberty, 

My  refuge  in  temptation's  hour; 
My   comfort  'midst   all    grief  and 

thrall, 
My  life  in  death,  my  All  in  all. 

Wesley. 


4.  Communing  with  the  Lamb  of 

God, 
With     heartfelt     gratitude     we're 

bow'd  ; 
And  walk  in  true  humility, 
As  Christ's  disciples  constantly. 


325. 


t.79. 


324. 


t.  22. 


(377.) 

'TIS  thro'  the  grace  thou  dost  be- 
stow, 
O  Lord,  that  I  thy  goodness  know ; 
Grant  that  I  in  humility 
For  evermore  may  cleave   to  thee. 

2.  The  privilege  to  be  with  Christ 
In  union,  can't  enough  be  priz'd  ; 
Since    I'm    the    purchase    of     his 

blood. 
Grant  me  this  privilege,  O  God. 

3.  Reflecting   how  our  Lord   and 

Head, 
When  ris'n,  his  followers  visited, 
We  pray  to  share  that  happiness, 
Which  without  sight  we  may  pos- 


(378.) 

O  THAT  we  could  for  ever  sit 
With  Mary  at  our  Saviour's  feet. 
Be  this  our  happy  choice  ; 
Our  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
Our  joy,  our  heaven  on  earth  be  this. 
To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  cheering 

voice. 
2.  O  may  his  love  our  hearts  in- 
spire ;  (sire. 
Nought  else  on  earth   may  we  de- 
Nought  else  in   heaven  above  : 
Let  earth  and  all  its  trifles  go, 
Give    us,  O    Lord,    thy    grace    to 

know, 
Give  us  to  feel  thy  precious  love. 

(379.)  326.  t.  14<S. 

O  WHAT  is  Christ  to  me! 

Who  hath  for  my  diseases 
Found  out  a  remedy, 

And  every  grief  appeases  ; 
My  ever  faithful  Friend, 

My  confidant  most  true, 
On  whom   I  can  depend 

In  joy  and  sorrow  too. 

Ji  <.}aiub<>;i.i 

(380.)  327.*  t.  230 

BE  our  comfort  which  ne'er  faileth. 
When  any  trial  us  assaileth, 
Or  when   we're   needlessly 

tress'd  ; 
Jesus  show,  on  each  occasion, 
That   thou    our   strength    art    rod 

salvation, 


112 


HAPPINESS  OF 


Our  shield,  our  hiding-place,  and 
O  may  we  constantly  (rest  : 

Look  up  hy  faith  to  thee, 

Who  redeem'dst  us ; 
And  daily  prove 
That  thou  art  love, 
Till  we  shall  he  with  thee  above. 
Gregor. 

(382.)  328.  t.  167. 

MOMENTS  of  ecstatic  pleasure, 
When  I  feel   thee,  Saviour,  mine : 
What  is  this  world's  joy  or  trea- 
sure 
To  the  thought  that  I  am  thine  '] 
Earthly  dreams  of  vain  enjoyment 
Cannot  soothe  the  watchful  soul ; 
Joy  and  grief,  rest  and  employment, 
Sacred  be  to  thee  the  whole. 

(383.)  329.*         t.  185. 

BETHANY,   O   peaceful   habita- 
Blessed  mansion,  lov'd  abode;  (tion, 


There  my  Lord  had  oft  his  resting 
station, 

Converse  held  in  friendly  mood  : 
With  that  bliss  which  Mary  highly 

savour'd, 
I  could  wish  this  day  still  to  be  fa- 

vour'd  ; 
But  thy  presence  makes  to  me 
Every  place  a  Bethany. 

Gregor. 

(385.)  330.         t.  586. 

WHEN  Christ  our  Saviour  lives 
and  dwelleth 

In  us,  O  what  consummate  bliss  ! 

This  from  our  hearts  all  gloom  dis- 
pel leth, 

Our  life  of  heaven  a  foretaste  is  : 

Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  supplication ; 

Let  all  of  us  in  every  station, 

Be  truly  join'd  to  thee, 

Until  eternally 

Thy  face  we  see. 

J.  Swertner. 


XIX.     THE  HAPPINESS  OF  CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


331. 


T.114.\ 


(386.) 

JESUS,  my  King,  thy  kind  and 
gracious  sceptre  (me  : 

Assuages  every  grief  that  burdens 
When   I  with  all  my   heart  apply 
to  thee,  (preceptor  ; 

Then  thy  peace-giving  Spirit's  my 
Thy  comforts  so  refresh  and  cheer 
my  heart,  (soon  depart. 

That    tear    and     restlessness    must 
2.   The  gifts  of  Christ  are  so  ines- 
timable, 
That  all    the    world    nought    equal 
can  afford  : 


What  are  the  treasures  which  the 
worldlings  hoard  ?  (able, 

To  comfort  weary  souls  they  are  not 

But  Jesus  can  and  does  abund- 
antly ;  (He. 

All  earthly  joys  will  fail,  but  never 

3.  How  highly  bless'd,  how  happy 

is  the  spirit. 
Which,  weary  of  self-working,  inl) 

mourns. 
And  unto  him  for  aid  and  succour 

turns: 
The  humble  every  good  from  him 

inherit  ; 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


113 


He  to  the  troubled  soul   imparteth 

ease,  (science  peace. 

Restoring   to    the    wounded    con- 

4.  That  which  the  law  could  have 

imparted  never,  (grace  ; 

Is  then  produc'd  alone  by  Jesus' 
This  is  the  source  of  genuine  holi-l 

ness  :  (behaviour  ;| 

This  changes  and  reforms  our  whole; 
From    strength   to  strength,  from 

grace  to  grace  led  on,  (run.| 
We  safe  proceed,  until  our  race  is' 

5.  O  may  I  look  to  Christ  without 

cessation  ;  (from  on  high, 

Come,  visit  me,  thou  Day-spring 
That  in  thy  light   the  light  I  may 

espy,  (foundation  ; 

On  grace  depending  as  my  sole 
Confirm  my  faith,  grant   that   no 

fault  in  me  (from  thee. 

May  intercept  the  light  that  beams 

6.  Thou  Source  of  love,  I  rest  in 

thy  embraces,  (peace : 

Thou  art  alone  my  everlasting 
My  only  treasure  is  thy  boundless 

grace  ;  (thy  mercies; 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth  to  live  uponi 
And  since  in  thee  all  happiness  I 

find,  (mind. 

I    -^eek   nought  else  to  satisfv  my 

C  F.  Richter. 


2.  Here    is    a    pasture,    rich    and 

never  failing,  (flow  ; 

Here  living  waters  in  abundance 
None  can  conceive  the  grace  with 

them  prevailing, 
Who  Jesus'  shepherd-voice    obey 

and  know  : 
He  banishes  all  fear  and  strife, 
And  leads  them  gently  on  to  ever- 
lasting life. 

3.  Whoe'er  would  spend  his  days 

in  lasting  pleasure, 

Must  come  to  Christ,  and  join  his 
flock  with  speed  ; 

Here  is  a  feast  prepar'd,  rich  be- 
yond measure. 

The  world   meanwhile  on   empU 
husks  must  feed  : 

Those  souls   may  share   in  every 
good 

Whose  Shepherd  doth  possess  the 
treasuries  of  God. 

J.  J.  Rami      i, 


(388.) 


33^.* 


t.  ir>4. 


(387.) 


33- 


t.  115. 


HOW  great  the  bliss  to  be  a  sheep 

of  Jesus,  (staff: 

And  to  be  guided  by  his  shepherd- 
Earth's  greatest   honours,  howso- 

e'er  they  please  us, 
Compar'd    to    this,   are    vain    and 

empty  chaff:  (?iye 

Yea,  what    this   world    can    never 
May,  thro'  the  Shepherd's    grace, 

each  needv  sheep  receive. 

10 


0  DAYS  of  solid  happiness. 

O  antepast  of  heaven,       (urace. 
When,   in    tht     accepted   time   ot 

We  know  our  sins  forgiven  : 
Cleans'd  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  atoning  blood, 
Enjoying  in  our  hearts  by  faith 
The    blessing-    purehas'd    by    hi- 

death. 
2.   The  peace  of  **o<\  then  fills  the 
soul. 

And  heals  the  wounded  spirit  ; 
The   broken    heart    is  then   mad** 

By  virtue  of  his  merit:   (whole. 
Yea,  his  sweet  looks  of  grace 
Convey  such  happr  »  is, 
That  we  in  his  redeeming  lo\» 
Anticipate  the  Mias  above. 


114 


HAPPINESS  OF 


3.  But  why  do  tears,  and  grief,  and 

care, 

Sometimes  allay  our  gladness, 
And,  tho'  his  favour  still  we  share, 

Awaken  thoughts  of  sadness  ! 
'Tis  when  to  mind  we  call 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall 
Of  our  past  state,  as  sinners  lost, 
And  what  a  price  our  ransom  cost. 

4.  When  thus  we  contemplate  the 

grace, 

The  love,  and  condescension 
Of  Christ  to  our  apostate  race, 

Which  pass  all  comprehension, 
Low  at  his  feet  we  bend  ; 
Own  him  the  sinners'  friend, 
Determin'd  to  know  nought  beside 
Christ  Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 

5.  How  pleasant  is  our   lot,  how 

good 
And  blest  beyond  expression  ; 
For,    having   cleans'd    us    by    his 
blood, 
He  bears  us  with  compassion, 
Applies  his  healing  power 
To  us  each  day  and  hour; 
Yea,  we  in  him  redemption  have 
In  death  itself  and  in  the  grave. 

6.  And  this  our  joyful  theme  shall 

be, 
When,  call'd  to  see  our  Saviour, 
We  join  the  glorious  company 
Around  his  throne  for  ever ; 
Then  we  in  highest  strain 
Shall   praise  the  Lamb  once  slain 
Who    hath     redeem'd    us    by     his 
blood,  ((iiod. 

And  made  us  kings  and   priests  to 
( tregor. 

(389.)  334.*         T.218. 

HOW  bless'd  am  T.  most  gracious 

Saviour, 
Reposing  on  thy  sacred  love  ! 


With  grief  o'erwhelm'd,I  seek  thy 

favour, 
And  thy  reviving  bounty  prove  : 
The  dismal  clouds  of  night  must 

vanish,  (plenish. 

When  joys   divine   my    heart   re- 
While  I  recline  upon  thy  breast: 
Ah,  then  I  find  on  earth  my  heaven  ; 
Such  com  forts  to  all  those  are  given, 
Who  seek  in  thee  their  peace  and 

rest. 

2.  If  my   sin's   burden   would  op- 

press me, 
Or  legal  thunders  me  affright,  (me, 
Or  fear  of  death  and  hell  distress 
By  faith  to  thee  I  take  my  flight : 
In  thee  I  always  find  protection 
'Gainst  Satan's  darts  and  sin's  in- 
fection, (place  ; 
Thou  art  my  shield  and  hiding- 
Though  foes  assail  in  combination, 
Who  shall    condemn  1    Lord,  my 

salvation, 
My  confidence  is  in  thy  grace. 

3.  If  thou  thro'  thorny   paths  wilt 

lead  me, 
I'll  simply  trust  in  thee,  Q  Lord; 
| The  clouds  at  thy  command  must 

teed  me; 
;  And  rocks  must  drink  to  me  afford  ; 
In  thy  kind  leadings  acquiescing 
I'm  sure  to  meet  with  nought  but 

blessing ; 
If  I  have  thee,  it  doth  suffice  : 
I  know  that  souls,  to  bliss  created. 
Who  shall  to  glory   be  translated, 
Must  humbled  be  before  they  riae. 

4.  Friend  oi  my  soul,  ()  how  con- 

tented 
Am  1.  when  leaning  upon  thee  : 
By  sin  I  am  no  more  tormented. 
Since  thou  dost  aid  and  comfort  me 
()  may  the  heart- reviving  feeling 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


115 


1  have  of  thy  most  gracious  dealing, 
A  foretaste  yield  of  joys  above  : 
I  scorn,  vain  world,  thy  adulation, 
For  Jesus  is  my  delectation, 
And  I'm  an  object  of  his  love. 

W.  C.  Dessler 

(3§0.)  335  t.  582. 

JESUS,  thou  hast  reveafd 

Thyself  to  me  by  faith, 
And  to  my  heart  made  manifest 

Thy    wounds,    thy     blood     and 
Th\   name  and  cross  alone  (death: 

To  me  can  comfort  yield  ; 
sine.'  I  thereby,  as  thy  reward, 

To  God  am  reconcil'd. 
^Z.   My  soul,  before  thee  bow'd, 

Is  cheered  by  thy  grace ; 
Now  I  no  more  need  toil  and  strive 

In  search  of  happiness; 
But  am  assur'd  that  thou 

Hast  all  my  sins  forgivn. 
And  by  thy  painful  death  for  me 

Procured  life  and  heaven. 
•  <.  Thou  who  didst  love  me  first 

Teach  me  to  trust  in  thee 
f:nshaken,  till  I  thee  above 

^hall  praise  eternally  : 
E'en  here  thou  art  my  song; 

Thy  grace  doth  richly  claim 
That  thy  church  militant  on  earth 

Give  glory  to  thy  name. 

4.  Unfeigned  thanks  receive, 
For  thy  unbounded  grace. 

From  us.  who  in  thy  name  believe, 
And  humbly  seek  tby  face; 

Lord,  we  are  bound  to  thee, 

Sincr  thou  our  souls  hast  gain'd, 

And  for  us  by  thy  precious  blood 
Eternal  bliss  obtain'd. 

5.  The  merits  of  thy  death 
Each  day  to  us  apply, 

Aud  grant  that  to  the  .throne  of  grace 


We  boldly  may  draw  nigh  ; 
That  mercy  we  may  find 

And  help  in  time  of  need  ; 
Thus  shall  we,  by  thy  Spirit   led. 

From  grace  to  grace  proceed. 
6.  Thy  cross  and  saving  name 

We  freely  will  confess,     (earth, 
•Thy    gospel    spread   thro'   all    the 

Make  known  thy  righteousness; 
To  all  mankind  proclaim 

The  virtue  of  thy  blood, 
And  cry  in  every  sinner's  ear, 

4i  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

A.  Qrasasian. 

(8»i0        :->(>-*       *•  u 

BLEST  are  they, supremely  blest. 
Who,  of  Jesus'  grace  possess'd, 
Cleave  to  him  by  living  faith, 
Till  they  shall  resign  their   breath, 

2.  One    with    Christ    their    Head 
they  share  ^ 

Happiness  beyond  compare  ; 
Since  on  him  their  hopes  they  build, 
I  He  is  their  reward  and  shield. 

3.  Tho'  all  earthly  joys  be  fled. 
If  in  him  they  trust  indeed, 
He  will  be  their  constant  friend. 
And  protect  them  to  the  end. 

;4.  If  to  Jesus  they  appeal, 
When  their  faith  and  courage  fail. 
He  assures  them  of  his  love, 
Doth   their   strength    in   weakness 
prove. 

5.  They  who  simply  to  him  cleave, 
jFrom  his  fulness  grace  receive: 

And  throughout  their  mortal  days 
Their  employment  is  his  praise. 

6.  Jesus  wipes  aua\   their  tears 
And  their  drooping  spirits  'beer-; 
They  in  truth,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Evermore  in  him  rejoice. 

J.  (J.  Wolf 


116 


HAPPINESS  OF 


Schlicht. 


f393.)  337.  T.  590.  i  But  thou,  O  Lord,  make  every  day 

JESUS,  whose  hands  once  pierc'd™?  grace  to  us  more  sweet,; 

with  nails  I  we  Deno,tl  tny  pierced  side. 

Were  stretch'd  upon  the  wood,        And  worshiP  at  th?  feet* 
Out  of  whose  wounds  in  plenteous 
Flow'd  the  atoning  blood;  (streams;  (394.)  338.  T.  132. 

How  safely  rests  a  weary  child  |  0H<  if  the  Lamb  had  not  been 
Who  keeps  the  Lord  in  view  ;  |To  gave  us  from  perditiori,  (slaio, 
Let  unbelief  say  what  it  will,  i  And  everlasting  life  to  gain, 

This  is  for  ever  true.  What  had  been  our  condition  ? 

;>.  The  more  the  Lamb  of  God  we!  But  since  in  him  poor  sinners  find 

view,  A  friend  so  faithful,  true,  and  kind. 

The  more  we  walk  in  light ;  We  cannot  but  be  happy. 

His  gracious  presence  doth  dispel  1 2.  With  all  our  errors  and  mistakes 
Sin's  dark  and  dismal  night :  ;  He  bears?  and  loves  us  dearIv  . 

The  cheering  beams,  which  Christ  i  A  C011trite  soui  he  ne'er  forsakes, 

the  s^n  That  f0Hows  him  sincerelv  : 

Of  righteousness  displays,  When  the  whole  heart   to  him  is 

Enkindle  many  a  lifeless  heart,  giv'n 

And  love  unfeigned  raise.  j  We  have  a  foretaste  hereof  heaven. 

3.  Is  theiOa  thing  that  moves  and  In  fellowship  with  Jesus. 
A  heart  as  hard  as  stone,    (breaks  3.  WThen  we  have  fail'd  and  deeply 
That  warms  a  heart  as  cold  as  ice  ;  That  we  the  Spirit  grieved,  (mourn. 
Tis  Jesus'  blood  alone:  jAnd  to  our  Lord  for  comfort  turn, 

This  precious  balm  ran  truly  cheer,  j  We  quickly  are  relieved  :  (shame, 
And  heal  the  wounded  soul;  j  Whene'er    we    say,  with    humble 

What  multitudes  of  broken  hearts'"  Lord  Jesus,  I  have  been  to  blame," 
This  stream  of  life  makes  whole.     He  saith,  "Thou  art  forgiven." 
1.  Hark,  O  my  soul,  what  sing  the  4.   As  pardonM  sinners   we  rejoice 

choirs  i  With  Jesus'  congregation  ; 

Around  the  glorious  throne  I  Above  all  other  things  we   prize 

'  The  Lamb  was  slain,"  for  ever-  His  bitter  death  and  passion  ; 
Sounds  in  the  sweetest  tone;  (more  His  wounds,  his  tears  and  bloody 
The  elders  there  cast   down  their1  sweat 

And  all,  in  endless  day      (crowns.   We  bear  in  mind,  nor  can  forget 
Sing  praise  to  him  who   shed    his  His  unexampled  mercy. 

blood,  '     •'   OpMrick 

And  waah'd  their  guilt  away.  Q5  ,  ^  %    {  ,5 

.').  This,  while   on   earth,  we   will 

Cheerful  in  our  degree,  (declare,  0  HAPPY  days. days  m»lVd  with 
That     thro'     Christ's     all-atoning'  solid  blessing,    (friend  below  ! 

Each  soul  may  happy  be :      (blood   In   converse    spent    with    our    be<t 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


Hi 


Then  streams  of  heavenly  comfort, 
rich,  unceasing,  (merits  flow; 
To  us  from  Jesus'  wounds  and 
Thus  we  for  his  appearance  wait  : 
When  we  shall  rest  with  him,  our 
•joy  will  be  complete. 

2.  Meanwhile  our   lot  is  fall'n  in 

pleasant  places, 
A  goodly  heritage  we  have  indeed  ; 
The  Lamb  to  follow  and  show  forth 

his  praises,  (to  tread  : 

And  in  his  footsteps  with  his  flock 
May  we,  by  nothing  drawn  aside, 
Maintain  our  part  with  him  and 

with  his  chosen  bride. 

3.  Accept  us  as  we  are,  tho'  poor 

and  needy,  (grace ; 

O  Lord,  and  sanctify  us  by  thy 
That   we,   as  vessels  for    thy   use 

made  ready,  (place, 

May    glorify   thy    name    in   every 
And  care  in  true  simplicity, 
As  thine  espoused  souls,  for  what 

belongs  to  thee. 

4.  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts, 

beloved  Saviour, 
Thy  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us,  the 
sum  how  great  !  (favour. 

Already  here  we  in  thy  sight  find 
In  thy  sweet  nearness  heaven  an- 
ticipate : 
\nd  oh,  what  bliss  awaits  us  there,1 
Where  we  with  the  redeem'd  shall 
in  thy  glory  share. 

5.  But   since    the    pure    in    heart' 

alone  inherit  (sweet ; 

Those  promises  so  precious  and  so 
From   all    defilement  of   the    flesh 

and  spirit  (service  meet  : 

Cleanse  us,  and  make  us  for  thy! 
That    we    ourselves   to   thee    may 

yield,  (of  us  fulfill'd. 

Till  thy  whole  counsel  be   in  each 


(306.)      340.    t.  594  or  184. 

WHAT  peace  divine,  unutterable, 
When   we    with    Christ   our   God 

converse !  (able, 

No  angel's  tongue  to  express  is 
What    feels    a    sinner    free    from 

curse :  (hig. 

Such  bliss  to  enjoy  in  all  its  mean- 
Implies,  our  sinful  hearts  to  know, 
And,  by  the  Holy  Spirit's  training, 
Before  the  cross  of  Christ  to  bow. 

2.  From  him  true  heavenly  life  de- 

riving, (each  stain, 

With  cleansing  power  from   sin's 
Partakers  of  his  grace  reviving, 
Within  us  all  is  born  again  : 
We  hunger  then  for  food  celestial, 
We    thirst   for    life's    exhaustless 
stream ;  (terrestrial, 

And   wean'd  from  love  of  things 
We  find   in  Christ   our  bliss   su- 
preme. 

3.  Thrice  happy  they,  who  by  ex- 

perience (death  to  life  , 

Have  known  this  change  from 
Who   look   to  him  with  faith  and 

patience,  (strife  : 

While  pilgrims  in  this  world  of 
His    blood-bought    grace  and  full 

salvation  (low ; 

Their  solace  prove,  while  here  be- 
And,  when  complete  their  faith's 

probation. 
To  see  his  face  with  joy  they  go. 


341. 


T.  14 


IF  Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  mine, 
And  more  than  angels  know  ; 
Both  present  things,  and  things  to 
And  grace,  and  glory  too.  [come, 
2.  If  he  is  mine,  then  though  he 
He  never  will  forsake:        [frown. 


118 


HAPPINESS  OF  CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


His    chastisements    all    work    for 

good, 
And  but  his  love  bespeak. 

3.  If  he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hell  ; 

He  will  support  my  feeble  frame, 
And  all  their  power  repel. 

4.  If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  for- 
And  earthly  comforts  flee,  [sake, 
He,  the  dispenser  of  all  good, 

Is  more  than  all  to  me. 

5.  If  he  is  mine,  unharm'd  I  pass 
Thro'  death's  tremendous  vale, 
He'll  be  my  comfort  and  my  stay, 
When  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 

6.  Let  Christ  assure  me  he  is  mine, 
I  nothing  want  beside  ; 

My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
When  all  the  streams  are  dried* 

Beddome. 


342. 


T.  14. 


(398.) 

AMAZING  grace,  (how  sweet  the 
sound  !), 

That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me; 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 

Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2.  'Twas    grace    that    taught    my 

heart  to  fear, 
And  grace  my  fears  reliev'd  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 
The  hour  I  first  believ'd. 

3.  Thro*  many  dangers,  toils,  and 

snares, 
I  am  already  come ; 
'Tis   grace   hath  brought  me  gaffe 
thus  far, 
And  grace  will   lead  me  home. 

4.  The  Lord  hath  promis'd  good  to 
His  won!  my  hope  secures;  (me, 

He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be 
\s  long  as  life  endures. 


5.  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart 
shall  fail, 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess  within  the  veil 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

.1.  Newton. 

(399. )  842*         t.  97. 

MY  All  ia  all,  my  faithful  Friend. 

Upon  whose  mercy  I  depend  ; 

Thau  aught  in  earth  or  heaven 
more  dear;  (year; 

My    paschal    Lamb   from    year   to 

My  Shield,  my  Rock,  my  Polar- 
star,  my  Guide,  (abide. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  ever  shalt 

2.  When    doubts     and    fears     a 

gloomy  band, 

Beset  my  soul  on  every  hand  ; 

When  fails  my  strength,  and  rea- 
son's light 

Appears  immers'd  in  darkest  night, 

Thee,  the  great  Counsellor,  I  still 
can  trace,  (and  grace. 

Unsearchable    in   wisdom,  power, 

3.  Since  thou   ta  me  didst   being 

give, 
And  bid  me  for  thy  service  live. 
Mete     thou     my     few     remaining 

hours,  (powers: 

Thy    staff      support    my     failing 
Inspire  each  thought  and  word,  and 

let  my  race  (face 

Be  run  in  righteousness  before  th\ 

4.  And    should   I    longer   journc\ 

here, 
()  grant  me  oft,  the  way  to  cheer-, 
To    view    from    Calvary's    sacred 

brow  (Thou  ; 

Fair  Salem's  towers,  whose  builder 
That    city,  where    thou  dwcll'st  as 

Land)  and  light  :         (atlright. 
Thus  shall  no  danger  my  weak  soul 


GRATITUDE  FOR  OUR  SALVATION. 


5.   When,  all   my   labours  o'er,  in 

faith 
Upon  the  merits  of  thy  death, 
I  humbly  claim  the  free  reward, 
Purchas'd    by    thee,  my    gracious 

Lord  ; 
Ev'n  then,  thou  know'st,  my  glory 

and  my  crown 
Thou,  Jesus,  shalt  abide,  and  thou 

alone. 

Zinzendorf. 


,401.) 


844. 


t.205. 


HAPPINESS,  delightful  name, 
Where  may  it  be  found,  O  where? 
Learning,    pleasure,    wealth,    and 

fame, 
All  confess,  It  is  not  here  : — 
Jesus  crucified  to  know, 
This  is  happiness  below  ; 
Him  to  see,  adore,  and  love, 
This  is  happiness  above. 


119 
(402.)  345.*  t.  4. 

DEAR  Lord,  when  I  trace 
The  offers  of  grace 
Received  from  thee,  (infancy  : 

Thy  drawings  of  love  from  my  first 

2.  I  fall  at  thy  feet ; 
Thy  mercy's  so  great, 
I'm  lost  in  amaze  : 

Thy     love     and    forbearance    all 
thought  far  surpass. 

3.  I  now  wish  to  be 
Devoted  to  thee 

Who  for  me  hast  died  (thee  abide. 

O  grant  I  may   serve  thee,  and  in 

Zinzendorf 

(403.)  346.*  T.  33. 

OREJOICE,Christ's  happy  sheep; 
For  your  shepherd  will  for  ever 
You,  his  flock,  in  safety  keep; 
You  are  objects  of  his  favour  : 
Only  fast  unto  him  cleave, 
You  he'll  ne'er  forsake  nor  leave. 


XX.  GRATITUDE  FOR  OUR  SALVATION. 


847. 


T.  119. 


404.) 

THANKS  and  praise, :(]: 
Jesus,  unto  thee  are  due  ; 
O  accept  our  adoration 
For  the  blessings,  which  accrue 
From  thy  human  life  and  passion: 
May  our  hearts  and  lips  with  one 
accord 

Praise  thee,  Lord.  :||: 
%.  For  thy  death  :R: 
Thou  art  worthy.  Lamb  of  God, 
That  our  lives  and  whole  demeanor 
Praise  thee,  yea,  each  drop  of  blood 


Be  devoted  to  thy  honour, 
And  our  souls  uninterruptedly 

Cleave  to  thee.  :||: 
Louisa  v.  Hayn 

3.  O  how  great  :|j: 

Are  the  blessings  we  derive 
From  the  fulness  of  our  Saviour  ; 
f  hey  who  him  by  faith  receive. 
And  desire  to  taste  his  favour, 
From  this  source  may  freely  take 
always 

Grace  for  grace. :  ,'|  : 

4.  Ah  remain,  :||: 

Ah  remain  our  highest  good  ; 


130 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


In  our  heart*,  dear  suffering  Sa- 
viour, 

Shed  thy  dying  love  abroad  ; 

This  will  rule  our  whole  behaviour; 

And  our  love  inflame,  till  we  shall 

be.  Lord,  with  thee. :  || : 

Tranecker. 

(405.)  348.*         t.  14. 

O  JESUS,  for  thy  matchless  love 

Accept  our  warmest  praise  ; 
Since  thou  didst  leave  thy  throne 

To  save  a  sinful  race.       (above, 
2.  Thanks  for  thy  sufferings,  tears, 
and  cries, 

And  groans  in  thy  distress : 
The  source  of  never-fading  joys 

And  endless  happiness. 
X.  Thanks  for  thy  thirst,  O  Prince 
of  peace, 

When  hanging  on  the  tree  : 
What  a  divine  refreshment  this 

To  souls  athirst  for  thee. 
4.  Thanks  for  thy  last  heart-pier- 

And  meritorious  death:  (cingcry, 
Grant  we  may  all  on  thee  rely, 

And  live  a  life  of  faith.  z. 


349. 


t.  14. 


(406.) 

TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

Awake  the  sacred  song: 
<)  may  his  love  (immortal  flame  !) 

Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 
2.   His  love  what  angel's   thought 
can  reach  1 
What  mortal's  toogne  display! 
[m  iginatjpn's  utmost  stretch 

In  wonder  dies  away. 
;.  Hi  hit  his  radiant  thronte  on  high, 

L'.-tt  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
\nd  cameon  earth  to  bleed  and  die; 
Was  ever  love  like  this  1 


4.  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 

May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
11  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5.  O  may   the  sweet,  the  blissful 

theme 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till   strangers   love  thy  charming 
And  join  the  sacred  song,  (name, 
J.  M.  Steele 

(407.)  350.         t.  167. 

SING  with    humble    hearts    your 

praises 
For  our  Saviour's  boundless  grace  ; 
Pay  due  homage  to  Christ  Jesus, 
Come  with  thanks  before  his  face: 
Praise  him  for  his  death  and  bleed- 
All  our  happiness  lies  there;  (ing, 
Praise  him  for  his  gYacious  leading, 
Praise  your  faithful  Shepherd's  care. 

2.  Praise  for  every  scene  distressing. 
Praise  for  all  thou  didst  endure, 
Praise  for  every  gift  and  blessing 
Which  thy  griefs  for  us  procure: 
In  thy  ransom'd  congregation 
Shall  thy  death  our  theme  remain, 
Till  thoucom'st  with  full  salvation. 
Lord  of  glory,  Lamb  once  slain. 

3.  Thou,  to  purchase  our  salvation, 
Didst  assume  humanity  ; 

Jesus,  for  thy  bitter  passion 
May  we  ever  thankful  be  : 
Fill'd  with  awe  and  humbly  bowing. 
At  thy  feet  we  prostrate  fall, 
Gratefully  this  truth  avowing, 
That  thou  art  our  All  in  all. 

J.  Miile- 

(409.)  351.  t.  185. 

DEAREST  Jesus,  in  this  world  a 
How  delightful  'tis  to  me  (stranger, 
To  heboid  tbee,  lying  in  a  manger 

i In  the  deepest  poverty  ! 


OUR  SALVATION. 


121 


How  do  I  rejoice  to  see  my  Maker, 
Of  my  human  nature  a  partaker, 
Urg'd  by  love,  forsake  his  throne, 
For  my  sins  by  death  to  atone. 

2.  He's  my  God,  my  flesh  and  bone, 

my    Brother, 
Born  to  suffer  death  forme  ;  (other. 
He's  my  Saviour,  I  will  know  none 
He  my  All  in  all  shall  be  : 
I  confess  with  joy  and  exultation, 
From  his  birth,  his  life,  and  bitter 

passion 
All  my  hopes  and  joys  arise  ; 
Him  above  all  else  I  prize. 

3.  Oh,  what  comfort  flows,  as  from 
When  I. by  hisSpirit  led  (a  fountain, 
To  Gethsemane  &  Calvary's  moun- 
See  my  Saviour  in  my  stead  (tain. 
Suffering,   bleeding,    on  the  cross 

expiring,  (quiring ; 

Life,  and  peace,  and  rest  for  me  ac- 
Then  his  merits  are  applied 
To  my  heart :  for  me  he  died. 

.412.)  352.-         t.  590. 

WHAT  strikes,  O  wounded  Lamb 

My  >ou\  so  sensibly  ]        (of  God, 
'  Tis  when  I  \  irw  the  fervent  love, 

That  brought  thee  down  to  die  ; 
And  feel   that  from    thy    precious 

So  freely  shed  for  me,      (blood, 
Flows  all  my  happiness  in  time 

And  in  eternity. 
2.  This  grace,  as  long  as  life  shall 

I  humbly  will  proclaim  ; 
Ev'n  [,  a  sinner  void  of  good, 

Who  dust  and  ashes  am  : 
leeply  rooted  in  my  heart, 

Eras'd  it  ne'er  shall  be, 
That  by  thy  meritorious  death 

Thou  hast  redeemed  me. 
A.  Thy  mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget, 

While  here  below  I  stay  : 


I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze, 
When  I  thy  goodness  weigh, 

That  I,  poor  sinner,  am  become 
A  child  of  thine  through  grace, 

And  being  thine,  a  joyful  heir 
Of  ceaseless  happiness. 

4.  With  contrite  tears  I  thee  adore, 
And  thank  for  mercy  free  ; 

I'll  in  my  walk  show  forth  thy  praise 
Ev'n  in  my  small  degree  : — 

If  thou  support  me  with  thy  aid, 
As  my  most  gracious  Lo~d, 

The  imperfect  service  whi  hi  yield. 
Will  joy  to  thee  afford. 

5.  Whenever    my     frail    nature 
swerves 

Beyond  the  proper  bounds, 
Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  what  pain  it 
gives, 

How  grievously  it  wounds : 
With  eager  haste  I  therefore  flee, 

And  safely  wish  to  hide 
Within  thy  wounds,  O  Christ  my 

And  in  those  cletts  abide,    (rock, 

6.  O  thou  who  to  redeem  my  soul 
Didst  on  the  cross  expire. 

Grant  I  may  love  thee  in  return  : 
Be  this  my  fix'd  desire, 

Henceforth  no  more  to  cherish  self, 
But  to  thy  praise  to  live 

Who  lovedst  me,  and  out  of  love 
Thyself  for  me  didst  give. 

7.  Thy  sufferings  then,   and  bitter 
My  heartshall  e'erretain;  (death 

And  earnestly  I'll  shun  thro'  gra<"e 
Whatever  gives  thee  pain  : 

For  nothing  now,  which  this  vain 
Can  offer  or  devise,  (world 

Can  yield  me  any  further  joy, 
Nought  but  my  ransoin-pr.ee. 

8.  For  ever  then   remain  engrav'd 
Deep  in  my  heart's  recess  ; 


122 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


Thee  whom  I  wish  in  love  in  truth, 

O  may  my  mouth  confess  : 
Grant  that  each  sheep  within  thy 
fold 
Thy  mark  impress'd  may  hear, 
Until  thou  at  the  judgment-day 
In  glory  shalt  appear. 

Anna  Nitschuiann. 


353.*       t.  151. 


(413.) 

BEHOLD,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour 

Pours  out  his  life  and  blood, 
Thee  to  restore  to  favour, 

And  reconcile  to  God  : 
His  death  thy  guilt  erases, 

His  stripes  give  thee  relief: 
Rise  then,  and  sing  his  praises 

Who  turns  to  joy  thy  grief. 

2.  How  is  my  soul  delighted, 

Tho'  shame  o'erspreads  my  face, 
When  f,  by  faith  excited, 

The  Lamb  of  God  can  trace 
In  all  his  bitter  passion, 

Till,  dying  on  the  tree, 
He  bore  my  condemnation, 

And  gained  life  for  me. 

;*.   I  see  him  in  the  garden 

Shed  floods  of  bitter  tears, 
Sinking  beneath  the  burden  ; 

I  hear  his  anxious  prayers  : 
I  see  him  pine  and  languish, 

As  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
Till  thro'  his  pores  in  anguish 

The  blood-sweat  fore'd  its  way. 

4.   I  fully  am  assured 

My  Saviour  loveth  me, 
By  all  he  hath  endured 

In  his  great  agony  :  (rows, 

His  hack  plough'd   deep   with   fur- 

His  side  piere'd  with  a  spear, 
Km\  unexampled  sorrows, 

His  boundless  Jove  declare. 


5.  My  favourite  theme  is  Jesus, 
All  else  I  count  but  loss  ; 

His  love  all  thought  surpasses, 
Ah,  view  him  on  the  cross  ; 

Thence  hope  and  consolation 
I  freely  can  derive  ; 

Were  he  not  my  salvation, 
I  could  not  bear  to  live. 

6.  Near  Jesus'  cross  I  tarry, 
On  him  I  fix  mine  eyes, 

Behold  him  spent  and  weary, 

A  bleeding  sacrifice  : 
In  heaven  of  his  glory 

I  shall  obtain  a  si^ht, 
But  here  his  suffering  beauty 

Remains  my  chief  delight. 

7.  What  undeserved  favour 
To  me  has  Jesus  shown; 

Might  I  recline  for  ever 
Upon  his  breast  like  John : 

'  Tis  my  heart's  inclination, 
Like  Mary  oft  to  sit, 

Until  my  consummation, 
Lord,  at  thy  pierced  feet. 

8.  In  my  forlorn  condition 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  me  receive  ; 

Thou  savedst  from  perdition 
My  soul,  and  bad'st  me  live  : 

With  inward  spirit's  ardour 
I  thank  thee  for  thy  grace  ; 

Thyself  this  heavenly  fervour 
Of  love  to  thee  increase. 

Pnatorius,  fto. 

(414.)  354*        t.  146. 

LORD  Jesus,  who  for  me 

Hast  endless  bliss  obtained, 
And  as  thy  property 

My  soul  by  blood  regained  ; 
Accept  a  weeping  eye, 

A  warm  and  grateful  heart  ; 
Tho'  a  thank-offering  poor, 

Yet  take  it  in  good  part. 


OUR  SALVATION. 


123 


2.  Jesus,  thy  dying  love, 

And  thy  blood-bought  salvation, 
By  day  and  night  shall   prove 

My  favourite  meditation  : 
While  I  commune  with  thee. 

As  though  before  mine  eyes 
I  saw  thee  bodily  ; 

My  faith  this  vivifies. 

3.  I  look  to  Golgotha, 

For  me  I  view  thee  languish, 
And  melt  like  wax  away 

Before  thy  pain  and  anguish: 
By  faith  I  see  God's  wrath 

In  what  on  thee  did  fill, 
The  fountain  too  and  bath 

For  my  offences  all. 

4.  Most  gracious  God  and  Lord, 
Mankind's  almighty  Saviour, 

Worthy  to  be  ador'd 

By  all,  both  now  and  ever: 
Those  souls  are  bless'd  indeed 

Who  thee  embrace  by  faith, 
U  :i;ou  for  us  wast  laid 

Low  in  the  dust  of  death. 

5.  In  thee  I  trust  by  faith, 
Jesus,  my  (rod  and  Saviour; 

On  thy  atoning  death 

My  soul  shall  feed  for  ever: 
Thy  suffi  rings  shall  remain 

Deep  on  my  heart  impress'd, 
Thou  son  of  God  and  man, 

Till  1  with  thee  shall  rest.        z 


2.   When  we  thy  mercy  weigh, 

How  nails  and  scourges  tore  thee. 
Our  debt  immense  to  pay, 

We  melt  in  tears  before  thee  : 
Thy  pain,  thy  stripes,  and  wounds, 

Thy  death, thou  slaughtcr'dLamh, 
Whence  all  our  bliss  redounds, 

Our  grateful  praises  c  la  inn 
1 3.  Eternal  thanks  be  thine, 

Author  of  our  salvation  : 
Thou  didst  our  heaits  incline 

To  accept  thy  invitation  ; 
We  are  thy  property. 

O  may  we  thine  abide  ; 
This  is  our  only  plea, 

That  thou  for  us  hast  died. 
4.  Might  with  an  iron  pen 

This  truth  divine  be  graven, 
For  sinners  Christ  was  slain, 

To  purchase  life  and  heaven : 
Unwearied  we  prolong, 

And  joyfully  repeat 
The  blessed  gospel-song  ; 

'Tis  ever  new  and  sweet. 

Abr.  v.  Gersdorf> 


416.} 


355.* 


t.  146. 


WE  sinners,  void  of  good, 

Delil'd  by  sin  and  stained, 
Yet  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 

Who  our  salvation  gained. 
As  helpless,  vile,  and  poor, 

Appear  before  his  face, 
And  humbly  him  adore 

For  our  blest  lot  of  grace. 


(418.) 


356* 


t.  15. 


THY    blood,  thy   blood   the   deed 

hath  wrought. 
That  won  me  for  thee.  Saviour ; 
Else  had  I  never  on  thee  thought. 
Nor  come  to  thee  for  ever. 

2.  Tho'  I'm  a  sinful  creature  still, 
I  have  a  full  exemption  (quell 
From  serving  sin.  since  thou  didst 
Its  power  by  thy  redemption. 

3.  I  feel  how  much  in  debt  I  am. 
This  makes  me  oft   ashamed  ; 
Yet   as    thy   purchase,  slaughter'd 
lam  through  mercy  claimed. (Lamb. 

4.  O  let  me  thee  behold  in  faith. 
As  thou  for  me  wast  wounded  j 


i2i 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


And  trust  in  thy  atoning  death, 
Whereon  my  bliss  is  grounded. 

5.  Thy    mercy   ne'er  from  me  re- 
But  under  thy  direction        (move, 
Let  me  experience,  while  I  live 
On  earth,  thy  kind  protection. 

6.  May  this  each  day  be  my  em- 
The  fruits  of  thy  blest  passion  (ploy, 
Still  more  completely  to  enjoy, 
And  taste  thy  great  salvation  : — 

7.  Till  I  shall  once  behold  thy  face 
In  endless  bliss  and  glory, 

And  for  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 
With  humble  thanks  adore  thee. 
Abr.  v.  Gersdorf. 

(420.)  357.  t.  141. 

LAMB  of  God  beloved, 

Once  for  sinners  slain, 
Thankful  we  remember 

What  thou  didst  sustain  ; 
Nothing  thee  incited 

But  unbounded  grace, 
To  bear  condemnation 

In  the  sinner's  place. 
2.  I  with  sacred  sorrow 

View  Mount  Calvary  ; 
But  my  soul  rejoices 

O'er  thy  death  for  me  : 
Since  thou  by  thy  passion 

Didst  for  me  atone, 
Take  me  as  an  otfering; 

Thine  I'll  be  alone. 
9.   In  thy  wounds,  O  Jesus, 

I  have  found  true  peace ; 
Thou  in  all  distresses 

Art  my  hiding-place: 
(Into  thee  I'll  ever  s 

Look  with   humble  faith, 
\nd  rejoice,  and  glory 

In  thy  wounds  and  death. 
L   I  unworthy  sinner 

Lie  before  thy  throne  ; 


Tho'  I  scarce  am  able 

To  express,  I  own, 
All  my  wants, dear  Saviour, 

Yet  thou  know'st  them  well ; 
Now  in  me  the  counsel 

Of  thy  love  fulfil.  Oennick. 


(421.) 


358. 


t.  341 


'Tis  done,  my  God  hath  died, 
My  love  is  crucified  ! 
Break,  this  stony  heart  of  mine  ; 
Pour,  my  eyes,  a  ceaseless  flood  ; 
Feel,  my  soul,  the  pangs  divine  ; 
Catch,  my  heart,  the  issuing  blood. 

2.  To  love  thee,  Lord, — ah,  this 
Ev'n  here  is  heavenly  bliss: 
With  thy  love  my  heart  inspire, 
There  by  faith  for  ever  dwell ; 
This  I  always  will  desire, 
Nothing  but  thy  love  to  feel. 

3.  He  bore  the  curse  of  all, 
A  spotless  criminal  : 

Burden'd  withourcrimes  and  guilt. 
Blacken'd  with  imputed  sin, 
Man  to  save,  his  blood  he  spilt ; 
Died,  to  make  the  sinner  clean. 

4.  Join  earth  and  heaven  to  bless 
The  Lord  our  righteousness; 
Sinn'd  we  All  and  died  in  One, 
Just  in  One  we  All  are  made; 
Christ  the  law  fulfill'd  alone, 
Died  for  all.  for  all  obey'd. 

5.  In  him  complete  I  shine, 
His  death,  his  life  is  mine; 
Fully  am  I  justified  ; 

Free  from  sin,  and  more  than  free; 
Guiltless,  since  lor  me  he  died, 
Righteous,  since  he  rose  for  me. 
(>.  Jesus,  to  thee  I  bow. 
Approach  thee  humbly   now: 
O  the  depths  of  love  divine  ! 

Who  thy  wisdom's  stores  can  tell  ' 


OUR  SALVATION. 


12 . 


Knowledge  infinite  is  thine,  Thou  hast  gain'd  true  happiness; 

All  thy  ways  unsearchable.  |For  thy  death,  which  sets  us  free 

C.  Wesley. ;  From  sin's  cruel  slavery  ; 

359.  T.  14. !  For  thy  all-atoning  blood,      (God* 

i  t  ^-ifir.  4u    t       i  i  t,    i     *  'Which   hath   brought   us  nigh  t( 

I  LOVE  the  Lord!  he  lent  an  ear,;  fe  & 

When  I  for  help  implor'd  ;  :3-  Wh<jt  can  we— now  give  to  thee, 

He  rescu'd  me  from  all  my  fear,       For  thy  unexampled  love  1 

Therefore,  I  love  the  Lord.  We're  unclean— and  full  of  sin, 

_    x,  .  l        4.    *u  4.  i Till  thou  dost  our  guilt  remove: 

2.  Return,  my  soul,  unto  thv  rest:T  .  .  .        6 

t,         oil  Is  aught  good  in  us,  we  own 


From  God  no  longer  roam  ; 
His  hand  hath  bountifully  blest; 

His  goodness  calls  thee  home. 
:}.   What  shall  I  render  unto  thee 

My  Saviour  in  distress  ! 
For  all  thy  benefits  to  me, 

So  great  and  numberless  ? 


I'Tis  not  ours,  but  thine  alone  ; 
Unto  us  belongeth  shame, 
iBut  all  glory  to  thy  name. 

14.  Thro*  thy  grace,  may  we  alwajv 
;Put  our  trust  in  thee  by  faith, 
And  rely — eternally 

On  thy  meritorious  death: 

4.  This  will  I  do,  for  thy  love  s  sake,;  Fm  our  hearts  with  con8tant  e, 
And  thus  thy  power  proclaim  :     Ty,  in  thee  we  end  our  race> 

Salvation  s  sacred  cup  I  take,  And  sha„  thpr  for  evermore 

And  call  upon  thy  name.  j>Midst  the  ransom»d  hostfi  adore> 

5.  Thou  God  of  covenanted  grace  !  Countess  Z.  &  Spangenber| 

w^fr'Tlrecor.dinyr.T'  ,      (424.)  361.        t.151'. 

While  in  thy  courts  I  seek  thy  face, ' v  y 

And  at  thine  altar  bow:—  rM  overcoiae  with  humble  shame, 

,    tt         c    .i  ,rt    .,       T    •        And  blushes  fill  my  face, 

b.  Henceforth  myself  to  thee  I  give,  ,,,,        ,  .    ,    ,  ,  .,    -     a.    !       T 

,    t      _        i  ,  \\  hen  1  behold  the  suiiering  Lamo. 


With  single  heart  and  eye, 
To  walk  before  thee  while  I  live, 
And  bless  thee  when  I  die. 

J.  Montgomery 


And  when  my  faith  can  trace 
How  Jesus  paid  my  ransom  price, 
And  gave  himself  a  sacrifice; 
Mv  gracious  Saviour,  near  to  thet 
(423.)  360.  T.  20:>.  I  evCr  wish  ,<>  be. 

LAMB  of  God,  thy  precious  blood,  2.  'Tisthen  with  happy  John  I  view 
Healing  wounds  and  bitter  death,  His  body  mark'd  with  scars; 
Be  our  trust. — our  only  boast,  Like  Mary  I  his  feet  bedew 

Blessed  object  of  our  faith:  With  floods  of  sinner-tears ; 

Thy  once  marred  countenance         I'm  struck  with   this  most  charm- 
Comfort  to  our  hearts  dispense;  ing  sight, 

By  thy  anguish,  stripes,  and  pain,;The  Lamb  of  God  is  my  delight  j 
May  we  life  and  strength  obtain.     The  glory  of  the  Trinity 


2.  We  adore — thee  evermore, 
Jesus,  for  thy  boundless  grace; 
For  thy  cross. — whereby  tor  us 


J  In  him  by  faith  I  see. 
i  3.  Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  crowd  . 
Here  would  I  ever  stay, 


V26 


GRATITUDE  FOR 
(426.) 


And  live  in  union  with   my  God, 
With  Jesus  night  and  day  ; 
Extolling  his  unbounded   love, 
Till  to  his  presence  I  remove, 
And  there  in  higher  notes  of  praise 
My  Hallelujahs  raise. 

Kendall  II.  15 

(425. )  362.         t.  1(36. 

WHAT  praise  unto  the  Lamb  is 

due  ! 
How  should  this  theme  our  souls 

inspire, 
When  we  his   boundless  love  re- 
view, 
And  see  him  on  the  cross  expire: 
Who  can  describe  how    much    be 

lov'd,  (zeal. 

Or    paint  that  strong  and  fervent 
With  which  his  tender  heart  was 

mov'd,  (hell. 

When    he   sustained   the   pangs  of 
'-i.    Beside    him    we    will    nothing 

know,  (loss  : 

All    things    account   for    him    but 
Our   hearts  with  love  to  him  shall 

glow, 
We'll  glory  only  in  his  cross  : 
fit-  is  the  hungry  sinner's  food. 
His  goodness  we  desire  to  taste  ; 
When  we  enjoy  bis  flesh  and  blood, 
It  proves  to  us  a  heavenly  feast. 
3.   Thy    wounds     present     to    our 

faith's  eye  ; 
Their   influence   shed    within   our 

breast  ; 
Lord,  let  no  stranger  with  thee  vie, I 

Let  sin  be  wholly  dispossessM  : 

Free  from  the   law's  condemning 

power, 
Uy  grace  alone  we  wish  to  live  ; 
Grace  must  support  us  every  hour, 
Kaith  ran  alone  the  victory   give. 
Mtamotte. 


863. 


T.  10. 


SWEET  the  moment,  rich  in  bless- 
YVhich  before  the  cross  I  spend;(ing, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possees- 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. (ing 

2.  Here  I'M  sit  forever  viewing 
Mercy's  streams, in  streams  ot  blood; 
Precious  drops  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  rny  peace  with  God. 

3.  Truly  hlessed  is  this  station, 
Low  before  his  cross  to  lie ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  from  his  languid  eye. 

4.  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven*, 
While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze; 
Love  I  much?    I've  much  forgiven. 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5.  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 
WTith  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe  ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

0     May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 
In  all  need  to  Jesus  go  ;   (healing. 
Prove  his  wounds  each  day    more 
And  himself  more  fully  know. 


ll.ofCtmt) 

t.  185. 


(430;)  864. 

IF  to  me  experience  had  not  proved. 
What  surpasses  human   thought. 
That  mv    Saviour,   by   compassion 

moved, 
With  his  blood  mv  pardon  bought. 
I    had   spent    my  days  in  anxious 

grieving;  (lieving 

lint,  to  him  be  praise,  I  now,  be- 
in  my  Lord,  by  faith  receive  (give. 
Comfort,  which  the  world  can't 
\'.  ()  what  blessings  are  from  Jesus" 
And  atoning  death  deriv'd;  (passion 
I  refuse  all   other  consolation, 


OUR  SALVATION. 


127 


If  of  these  I  am  depriv'd  :  (dew  me, 
But  no  sooner  doth  his  blood  be- 
And  impart  its  healing  virtue  to  me, 
Than  my  soul,  tho'  sunk  in  grief,  j 
Is  restored,  and  finds  relief. 
3.   When  my  Jesus  from  the  cross 

complacent 
Casts  on  me  a  look  of  love, 
Grateful  tears  flow  down  my  cheeks 

incessant. 
All  my  soft  affections  move;     (ed,j 
Could  I,  with  a  mind  of  earth  divest-' 
By  all  worldly   cares  quite  unmo- 
lested, 
Be  engag'd  with  him  alone, 
Then  were  heaven  on  earth  begun 
C.  K.  v.  Z. 

(432.)  365.*        t.  205. 

ALL  the  bliss — which  we  possess, 
Is  deriv'd  from  Jesus'  cross  ; 
He  to  God — hath  by  his  blood 
Reconcil'd  and  saved  us  : 
Now  his  righteousness  is  found 
Our  salvation's  only  ground; 
Hence  all  our  felicity 
Springs,  here  and  eternally. 
2.  Amen,  yea, —  Hallelujah  ; 
Lord,  our  comfort,  joy,  and  peace. 
By  thy  cross — thou  gain'dstfor  us 
Everlasting  happiness  : 
8ince  the  effects  we  richly  prove 
Of  this  wondrous  act  of  love, 
With  what  gratitude  should  we 
Raise  our  hearts  and  eyes  to  thee. 
Countess  '/..  and  (Jr. 

(433.  366.  t.  14. 

HOW  can    I  view  the  slaughter^ 
Lamb, 
And  all  his  sufferings  trace, 
And  not  sink  down  with   humble 
shame. 
And  give  him  thanks  and  praise. 


2.  This.  Lord.  I  do  with  many  tears. 
And  own,  with  wonder  fill'd, 

Thy  stripes  and   shame,  thy  griefs 
and  prayers 
Made  me  thy  pardon'd  child. 

3.  Still  be  thy  wounds  to  me  mor# 

dear. 
More  precious  every  day  : 
Till  I  at  thy  pierc'd  feet  appear. 
Dress'd  in  thy  bright  array. 

J.  Cennick. 

(434.)  3G7.*  t.  14. 

THE    impression  of   what  Christ 

my  friend 
Hath  done  for  worthless  me, 
When    he   his   life  and  blood   did 

spend. 
Attend  me  constantly. 

2.  O  may  I  humbly  onward  more. 
While  dying  here  I  stay  ; 

And  Jesus,  whom  unseen  I  love. 
Prepare  me  for  his  day. 

'  C.  K.  v.  Z 

368.  t.  II. 

WHEN  on  Sinai's  top  I  seo 
God  descend   in  majesty. 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 
'2.    When  in  ecstacy  sublime, 
Tabor's  glorious  steep  1  climb. 
At  the  too  transporting  light, 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3.  When  on  Calvary   I  rest, 
God,  in  lb  sh  made  manifest, 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face. 
Full  of  beauty,  truth  and  grace. 

4.  Here  I  would  for  ever  si 
Weep  and  gaze  my  soul   away  : 
Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me. 
Lovely,  mournful   Calvary. 


(436.)  369.*  t.  79. 

TIME'S  undefin'd  dimensions, 
Eternity's  expansions, 
Have  fill'd  my  soul  with  awe  ; 
But  nothing  e'er  so  struck  me, 
As  when  God's  Spirit  took  me 
To  that  great  sight  on  Golgotha. 
C.  R.  v.  Z. 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


(437.) 


370.* 


t.  228. 


SING  Hallelujah,  honour,  praise ; 
Your  grateful  lauds  to  Jesus  raise, 
O  favour'd  congregation : 
For  he  became  a  sacrifice, 
And   paid   in    blood  our  ransom- 
price, 


Procuring  our  salvation  ; 

Holy, — happy 

Is  our  union — and  communion 

With  our  Saviour; 

Blessed  be  his  name  for  ever. 

Darmstadt  H.  B. 

2.  O  how  enraptur'd  is  my  heart. 

That  in  my  Jesus  I  have*part  : 

He  is  my  only  treasure : 

May  I  for  evermore  abide 

A  member  of  his  chosen  bride. 

And  live  unto  his  pleasure  : 

Oh,  I — have  joy, 

At  the  favour, — that  my  Saviour. 

Here  already, 

Join'd  me  to  the  Church  his  b#f!y. 


XXI.     LOVE 
(439.)  871.*  t.  97. 

THOU  Source  of  love,  thou  sin- 
ner's Friend, 

Thy  mercy  who  can  comprehend'? 

Who  ever  can  presume  to  say 

He  lov'd,  ere  thou  hadst  shown 
the  way  1 

Thou  who  hast  lov'd  us  from  eter- 
nity, 

Dost  raise  within  us  genuine  love 
to  thee. 

2.  Such  unexampled,  boundless 
grace 

Doth  fill  our  souls  with  deep  amaze, 

That  God,  who  earth  and  heaven 
made, 

Should  be  in  human  flesh  arrayM, 

Thereby  to  save  lost  man  from 
death  and  hell, 

V^  ho  did  ho  basely  'gains!  Ins  Lord 
rebel. 


OF  JESUS. 

3.  Thy  love,  which  always  is  the 

same,  (flame 

Can  ev'n  the  coldest  hearts  in- 
Yea,  they  must  feel  a  kindling  ray. 
Dissolve  in  tears  and  melt  away  : 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  is  such  an  end- 
less store,  (adore. 
Man's  reason    here    must    silently 

4.  However  weak  and  helpless  WC, 
However  powerful  sin  may  be, 
Thou  art  our  strength  in  every  case; 
Thro'  thy  support  and  aiding  stac** 
We  firmly  trust  that  we  shall  con- 
querors prove,  (above. 

Since  thou  dost  give  us  victory  from 
6.  Lo,  we  fall  down  with  filial  fear, 
Conscious   that    thou   art   present 

here  ; 
We  humbly  laud  thy  saving  name, 
We    rink,    abaa'd    with    humble 

shame. 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


129 


Almighty  God,  before  thy  glorious 

throne,  (viour  own. 

\nd  thee  our  only   Lord  and  Sa- 

6.   Reach  out  thy  sceptre,  King  of 

love. 

Let  us  thy  royal  favour  prove, 
Who.  conscious  of  our  indigence, 
Approach  thy  throne  with  confi- 
dence ;  (to  glow, 
v  >  teach  our  lips  to  praise,  our  hearts 
Our  eyes  with  grateful  tears  to 
overflow.                       Countess  Z. 

440.)  872.*  t.  97.! 

WHOM,  dear  Redeemer,  dost  thou 

love  7  (prove  7 

What   doth  thy   highest    pleasure 

Whom  dost  thou  favour,  cheer,  and 

bless, 
And  call  to  endless  happiness  ? 
Thou,    who    art    holy,    great,    un- 
changeable, (manuel? 
The    mighty    God,    yet    our    Im- 
2.   The  answer  humble  thanks  doth 
claim,  (shame  : 
And  fills  our  souls  with  conscious 
"  I   love  thee,  sinner;  come  to  me, 
I  will  receive  thee  graciously  ; 
Tbo'  thou   be  sinful,  ready   to  de- 
spair,                  (glory  share." 
Thou  shalt  my  pardon,  help,  and 
.1  What  wonder  in  the  soul  takes 
place,  (grace  ; 
VVhen    we    *ur\.e\    thy    boundless 
For  ah!  to  know  our  evil  heart. 
\nd  thy  great  name,  and  what  thou 
art.                              (  cioUS  prove. 
And  yet  to  find  thee  still  so  gra- 
This   makes  us   sink  abas'd  with 

shame  and  l<n  e. 
4.    We  all  know  who  and  what  we 
are. 

And  all  with  one  consent  declare, 
11 


That  in  ourselves  no  good  we  find 
To  move  thee,  Lord,  to  be  so  kind  : 
Yet  many  here  with  inward  rap- 
ture feel  (seal. 
Thy  Spirit's  unction  and  assuring 

5.  O  ground  us  deeper  still  in  thee. 
And  let  us  thy  true  followers  be ; 
And  when  of  thee  we  testify, 
Fill  thou  our  souls  with  heavenly 

joy  :  ( inspire. 

May  thy  bless'd  Spirit  all  our  souls 
And  set  each  cold  and  lifeless  heart 

on  fire. 

6.  Our    souls    and    bodies,    Lord, 

prepare,  (bear  : 

That  we  rich  fruit  for  thee  may 
Grant  we  may  live  unto  thy  praise. 
And  serve  thy  cause  with  faithful- 
ness ;  (wish  and  aim, 
Since  grace  and  truth  are  our  heart's 
O  glorify  in  us  thy  saving  name. 
Counto—  Z  . 

(442.)  373.*  t.  70. 

GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  who  for  us 
Didst  die  upon  the  shameful  cross 

To  save  our  souls  from  death. 
We  humbly  at  thy  feet  fall  down, 
And  thee  thy  body's  Saviour  own. 
On  whom  we  firmly  trust  by  faith. 

2.  Weak,  helpless  babes,  'tis  true, 

we  are,  (clear: 

Poor  sinners,  but  from  guilt  m  i  U 

The  virtue  of  that  blood, 
Which  did  for  all  our  sins  atone, 
We    have    experiencM.    and    ha\e 
known  (of  God. 

Frona  thence  the  quickening  power 

3.  We,  deeply  bow'd.  can   nought 

reply, 
But  at  thy  pierced  feet  we  lie. 

Astonish  d  at  thy  grace. 
That,  mU?  and  wretched  a*  we  are. 


130 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


Such  undeserved  love  we  share  ; 

To  thee  is  due  eternal  praise. 

4.   When  we   thy   boundless  love 

survey, 
Our  hearts  like  wax  then  melt  away, 

Our  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow  ; 
We  are  determin'd  nought  beside 
To  know,  but  Jesus  crucified, 
And  him  to  follow  here  below. 

A.   Nitscbman. 


(443.) 


374.  * 


t.  79. 


CHRIST, my  Redeemer, Lord, and 

God, 
How  came  I,  sinner  void  of  good, 

To  that  bless'd  company 
Of  ransom 'd  souls,  who  are  in  faith 
United,  grounded  on  thy  death  1 
Why  didst  thou  fix  thy  choice  on 
me  1 

2.  To  thee,  with  guilt  oppress'd,  I 

cried :  (supplied  ; 

My  prayers  were  heard,  my  wants 
My  heart  devoid  of  faith, 

Unfeeling,  dead  in  sins  before, 

Now  quicken'd  by  thy  mighty  pow- 
er, (death. 

Glows  with  love's  ardour  for  thy 

3.  Tho'  I  to  mercy  had  no  right, 
Yet  I  found  favour  in  thy  sight, 

Like  Magdalen  at  thy  feet ; 
So  that  I  now,  supremely   blest, 
[n  thee  have  found  true  peace  and 

rest, 
Ye  if  happiness  and  joy  complete,   j 
(\  R.  v.  '/.; 


(444.) 


375." 


r.  132. 


THE    Lord   my    Shepherd   ia  and 

Guide, 
Who  kindly  doth  direct  me  ; 
For  all  my  wants  he  will  provide, 
From  dangers  will  protect  me  : 


He  leads  me  to  a  pasture-ground, 
Whe^  for  my  soul  rich  food  isfound. 
The  word  of  his  salvation. 

2.  He   guides  my   soul    to    living 

springs, 
Where  sweetly  I'm  refreshed  ; 
His  Spirit  joy  and  comfort  bring* 
To  me  whene'er  abashed  : 
He  leads  me  in  the  blessed  way 
Of  his  commandments,  day  by  day. 
To  his  name's  praise  and  glory. 

3.  A  table  for  me  he  prepares, 
My  soul  enjoys  his  favour ; 

And,  thus  secur'd,  no  enemy  dare* 
My  God  and  me  to  sever; 
My  heart  his  Holy  Spirit  cheers, 
And  changeth  all  my  grief  and  fears 
To  joys  unutterable. 

4.  His  goodness  and  his  mercies  all 
Will  follow  me  for  ever ; 

And  I'll  maintain  my  proper  call 
To  cleave  to  my  dear  Saviour, 
And  to  his  congregation  here  ; 
And  when  call'd  home,  I  shall  live 

there 
With  Christ,  my  soul's  Redeemer. 
W.  Mosel. 

(445.)  376.*  t.  36. 

THY   thoughts  of  peace  o'er  me. 

my  gracious  Saviour, 
Thy    mercy,    love,   and    patience, 

which  ne'er  waver, 
These  are  my  comfort,  prompt  me  to 

prostration, 

And  adoration. 
2.  I  am  the  chief  oi'  sinners,  yea, 

the  poorest 
Of  those,  whom  of  thy  favour  thou 

assures! : 

Yet    blessings   on    all    sides    I    see 

abounding, 

My  soul  surrounding. 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


131 


3.  Hadst  thou  not  sought  me  first 

and  follow'd  ever,  (thy  favour; 

I  had  not  come  to  thee,  nor  known 

When  thou  hadst  found   me,  then 

with  arms  of  mercy 

Thou  didst  embrace  me. 

4. 1  thank  thee  with  sincerest  heart's 

affection,  (election,! 

That  thou,  according  to  thy  grace-1 

Hast  brought  me  to  thy  blood-bought 

congregation, 

Seal'd  my  salvation.' 
Qregor. ; 


We.  alas,  forget  too  often, 
What  a  friend  we  have  above  : 
But    when     home    our    souls    are 

brought, 
We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 

Newton. 


378. 


T.  14. 


(4470 


:;; 


t.  89 


ONE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Who  deserves  the  name  of  Friend  ;! 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end  : 
They  who  once  his  kindness  prove. 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 
'Z.  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save' 
us.  (blood  ! 

Could    or    would     have    shed    his 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  hiin  to  God: 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed  ; 
Jesofl  is  a  friend  in  need. 

3.  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 
"  Friend  of  sinners"  was  his  name  ; 
Now,  to  heavenly  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same  : 

Still  he  calls  them  brethren, friends, 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4.  Could  we  bear  from  one  another, 
What  he  daily  bears  from  us  1 
Vet  this  glorious  Friend  and  Brother 
Loves  us.  tho*  we  treat  him  thus; 
Tho'  for  good  we  render  ill. 

He  accounts  us  brethren  still. 

5.  Oh, for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften; 
Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 


(448.) 

JESUS,  thy  love  exceeds  by  far 
The  love  of  earthly  friends  ; 

Bestows  whate'er  the  sinner  needs. 
Is  firm,  and  never  ends. 

2.  My  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love 
So  bounteous,  great,  and  free  '? 

Behold  I  give  my  sinful  heart, 
My  life,  my  all   to  thee. 

3.  Xo  man  of  greater  love  can  boast. 
Than  for  his  friend  to  die  : 

Thou  for  thy  enemies  wast  slain  ; 
What  love  with  thine  can  vie  ? 

4.  Tho'  in  the  very  form  of  God, 
With  heavenly  glory  crown'd, 

Thou  wouldst  partake  of  human 
Beset  with  troubles  round,  [flesh. 

5.  And  now, upon  thy  throne  above. 
Thy  love  is  still  as  great : 

Well  thou  remember'st  Calvary, 
Nor  canst  thy  death  forget. 

6.  O  Lord,  I'll  treasure  in  my  soul 
The  memory  of  thy  love  ; 

And  thy  dear  name  shall  still  to  me 
A  grateful  odour  prove. 


(449.) 


379. 


Watts. 


t.  90. 


JESUS,  Redeemer  of  mankind, 
Sovereign  Creator,  Lord  of  all, 
Since  I  in  thee  salvation  find. 
Before  thy  cross  I  humbly  fall  : 
My  Lord,  my  God,  my  soul's  d<  sire. 
With  sacred  flames   my   heart   in- 
spire. 


132 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


2.  How    couldst    thou    love    such 

worms  as  we  1 
W  hy  didst  thou  look  upon  our  race? 
Why  didst  thou  die  upon  the  tree  1 
What  caus'd  all  this  but  boundless 

grace  ? 
"Twas,  dearest  Lord,  thy  matchless 

love, 
Which  thee  to  save  our  souls  did 

move. 

3.  O  let  thy  pity  thee  constrain, 
Pardon  our  sin,  its  power  subdue  ; 
May  all  of  us  be  born  again, 
Thy  image  in  us  all  renew  : 

Let  on  us  shine  thy  cheering  face; 
Give  us  to  know  thy  saving  grace. 
i.   Be  thou  our  strength,  be  thou- 

our  song  ; 
Be  our  exceeding  great  reward  : 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Rejoice  and  triumph  in  the   Lord  : 
Jesus,  our  boast  shall  be  of  thee, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

(450.)  380.  t.  14. 

COME,  Holy   Ghost,  inspire  my 
With  thy  immortal  flame;  (song 

And  teach  my  heart,  and  teach  my 
tongue 
The  Saviour's  lovely  name. 

2.  The  Saviour  !   O  what  endless 

charms 
Dwell  in  this  blissful  sound  ; 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

3.  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joy  divine 
In  rich  effusion  flow 

For  guilty  rebels,  lost  by  *in, 
And  doom'd  to  endless  woe. 

4  God's  onlySon,stupendous  grace, 
Forsook  bis  throne  above; 

And  swift  to  save  our  wretched  race, 
}?<•  hVw  on  wings  of  love. 


5.  The  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 
Stoop'd  to  our  vile  abode  ; 

While  angels  view'd  with  wonder- 
ing eyes, 
And  hail'd  the  incarnate  God. 

6.  O  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine  ; 
Of  bliss  a  boundless  store  : 

Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine, 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

7.  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies : 
Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall, 

My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  All. 

Scottish  Tabernacle. 

(452.)  381.  *.90. 

BEFORE  theFather's  awful  throne 
Our  High-priest  lifts  bis  pierced 
And  interceding  for  his  own  (hands. 
His  purchas'd  property  demands  ; 
His  people's  everlasting  Friend. 
Who,  loving,  loves  them  to  the  end. 
2.  By  faith  we  claim  him  as  our  own, 
Our  kinsman,  near  allied  in  blood. 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone. 
The  Son  of  man,  the  Son  of  God  : 
We  to  his  mercy-seat  draw  nigh  ; 
He  never  ran  himself  deny. 


382 


x.  14. 


(453.) 

THY  mercies  and  thy  faithfulness. 

Dear  Lord,  are  datl)   new. 
But  who  can  tell  them  to  thy  praise 

Upon  a  close  review  ) 
2.  Could  I  exalt  thee  worthily 

For  thy  unbounded  grace. 
Displayed  in  various  ways  to  me. 

My  lauds  would  never  cease 

(454.)  388.*        t.  5 

0  Lord,  accept  my  worthless  heart, 
And  keep  it  ever  thine  ; 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


135 


Since  thou  for  me,  a  sinful  worm, 
Hast  shed  thy  blood  divine, 

Therewith  to  save  my   guilty  soul 
From  endless  pain  and  woe  : 

What  dearest  friend  in  all  the  world 
Could  equal  kindness  show  ? 

A.  Kessler. 

(455.)  884.*  t.  56. 

THOU,  O  Jesus,  :|:  art  a  gracious 

Lord, 
Ever  faithful,  :||:   keeping   to  thy 
word  ; 
None  can  be  so  full  of  grief, 
But  he  soon  may  find  relief 
By  the  comfort  :|:  thy  kind  looks 
afford. 

Zinzendorf. 

(456.)         385.*  t.  37. 

LORD,  had  I  of  thy  love 

Such  an  impression, 
(    As  to  forget  all  else 

In  that  fruition, 
Still  would  my  love  fall  short 


Of  thy  great  mercies  ; 
Nor  can  eternity 

Tell  all  thy  praises.  z. 

(457.)  386.  t.  151. 

O  LOVE,  all  love  excelling, 
From  heaven  to  earth  come  down, 
Come,  fix  in  us  thy  dwelling, 
Of  all  thy  gifts  the  crown  : 
Lord,  thou  art  all  compassion, 
Unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
O  grant  us  thy  salvation, 
Speak  peace  to  every  heart. 

(458. 


.)  387.  t.  184. 

;HOW  much  we're  lov'd  by  God 
our  Saviour, 

!  With  warmest  gratitude  we  trace  ; 
His  patience,  mercy, pardon,favour, 
Supported  us  throughout  our  race  : 

!  To  him  we  trust  for  future  blessing; 
He'll  lead  us  till  our  latest  breath  : 
O  may  we  all  with  love  unceasing 
Rejoice  in  him,  our  Lord,  by  faith. 


XXII.     LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


(459.)       388.*    t.  106  or  90. 

THEE  will  I  love,  my  strength  and 

tower  ; 
My  soul  with  love  to  thee  inspire  : 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power; 
Thou  art  alone  my  souls'  desire  : 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  King  and  God; 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 
2.  Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  thee  know, 
Thou  fairest  of  the  sons  of  men  ? 
Ah,  why  did  I  no  sooner  go 
To  thee  who  canst  relieve  my  pain! 
Asham'd  I  sigh  and  inly  mourn, 
That  I  so  late  to  thee  did  turn. 


3.  In  darkness  willingly  I  stray 'd  ; 
I  sought  thee,  yet  from  thee  I  rov'd; 
For  wide  my  wandering  thoughts 

were  spread, 
|Thy  creatures   more  than  thee    I 

*  lov'd; 
And  now,  if  more,  at  length,  I  see, 
'Tis    thro'  thy    light,   and    come* 
from  thee. 

4.  Give  to  my  eyes  repenting  tears, 
Give  to  my  heart  chaste,  hallow'<J 

fires  ; 

Give  to  my  soul,  with  filial  fear-. 

The  love  that  all  heaven's  host  in- 
spires ; 


134 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their, 

might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


(-162.) 


389.* 


J.  Angelus. 
T.  151. 


JESUS,  my  highest  treasure, 

In  thy  communion  blest 
I  find  unsullied  pleasure, 

True  happiness  and  rest : 
Myself  as  an  oblation 

I  have  to  thee  assign'd, 
Because  thou  by  thy  passion 

Hast  heal'd  my  sin-sick  mind. 

2.  O  joy,  all  joys  exceeding  ! 
Thou  Bread  most  heavenly, 

When  I  on  thee  am  feeding, 

Thou  dost  me  satisfy 
With  marrow  and  with  fatness, 

With  comfort,  joy,  and  peace. 
And  fill  my  heart  with  gladness, 

Assuaging  rny  distress. 

3.  Let  me  perceive  thy  friendly, 
Thy  cheering  countenance  ; 

Spread  thro'  my  heart  its  kindly, 

Enlivening  influence: 
Without  thee,  gracious  Saviour, 

To  live  is  nought  but  pain  ; 
To  enjoy  thy  love  and  favour 

Is  happiness  and  gain. 

4.  Earth's  glory  to  inherit 
Is  not  what  I  desire  ; 

My  heavenly-minded  spirit 
Glows  with  a  nobler  fire  : 

Where  Christ  himself  appeareth 
In  brightest  majesty, 

For  me  a  place  prepareth, 
There,  there  I   long  to  be. 

B.  Liaoov. 


S90.  * 


t.  83, 


(463.) 

JESUS  is  my  light  most  fair; 
He,  the  Father's  well-beloved, 
Left  his  throne,  our  griefs  to  share, 


By  eternal  mercy  moved  : 

He  alone  is  my  delight, 

He  hath  overcome  me  quite. 

2.  Round  his  pierced  feet  I'll  cling, 
Him  I  seek  with  love  most  tender  ; 
And  accurs'd  be  everything,  (der  : 
Which  my  seeking  him  would  hin- 
Tell  me  nought  of  worldly  fame, 
Tell  me  of  his  lovely  name. 

3.  But  himself  I  must  behold, 
To  him  I  will  make  confession  ; 
My  defects  are  manifold, 

But  I  trust  to  his  compassion  ; 
For  I  cannot,  will  not  rest, 
Till  he  grants  me  my  request. 

4.  Thou  in  grace  hast  look'd  on  me, 
And    with     precious     gifts     hast 
Yet  content  I  cannot  be,   (blessed  ; 
Till  I  am  of  thee  possessed  : 
Jesus,  now  upon  me  shine, 
Jesus,  be  thou  ever  mine. 

C.  F.  Richter,  (ad.  > 


(464.) 


391.* 


59. 


I'LL  glory  in  nothing  but  only  in 

Jesus,  (to  release  us  ; 

As  wounded  and   bruised  from  sin 
For  he  is   my  refuge,  to  him   I'll 

cleave  solely, 
Thus   can    I,   like   Enoch,   in   this 

world  live  holy. 
2.  What   tho'  the   world  foameth 

and  rageth  with  fury. 
In  nought  but  my  crucified  Jesus 

I'll  glory  : 
Beside  him,  rny  Saviour,  I'll  know 

nothing  ever; 
From  him  neither  trials  nor  death. 

shall  me  sever. 
8.   My  Jesus    is  always  desirous  to 

meet  me,  (greet  me  : 

Abounding  in  love,  and  in  mercy  to 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


Above  all  I  love  him,  for  he  is  my 

treasure  ;  (with  pleasure. 

1  humbly  adore  him  and  serve  him 

4.  My  heart's  fix'd  on  Jesus  whose 

love  is  so  tender  ;        (render  : 

My  life  and  my  all  unto  him  I  sur- 

He   is   and    rcmaineth    my    soul's 

meditation,  (summation. 

My  faith's  only  object,  till  my  con- 

J.  Angel  us. 

165.)  392.*  t.  83. 

JESUS  will  I  never  leave, 
He's  the  God  of  my  salvation ; 
Through  his  merits  I  receive 
Pardon,  life,  and  consolation  : 
All  the  powers  of  my  mind 
To  my  Saviour  be  resign'd. 

2.  Nought  on  earth  can  satisfy 
One  desire  which  God  inspireth  ; 
Only  Jesus  can  supply 

All  my  needy  heart  requireth: 
He  all  losses  can  retrieve, 
Him  I'll  therefore  never  leave. 

3.  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
Join'd  with   him   in  close  commu- 
And  his  bitter  passion  is       (nion  ; 
The  foundation  of  this  union  : 
Full  of  hopes  which  never  yield, 
Firm  on  him,  my  rock,  I  build. 

4.  O  the  happy  hours  I  spend 
With  him  in  bless'd  conversation  ; 
He's  my  near  and  faithful  friend, 
Full  of  grace,  peace,  and  salvation  : 
From  the  look  at  Jesus'  wounds 
Pure  delight  to  me  redounds. 

5.  With  my  Jesus  I  will  stay, 

He  my  soul  preserves  and  feedeth  ; 
He,  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
Me  to  living  waters  leadeth  : 
Blessed  who  can  say  with  me, 
Christ,  I'll  never  part  with  thee. 

♦      Hermann. 


135 
1  .  22, 


(466.)  393.* 

DEAR  Jesus,  when  I  think  on  thee, 
!My  heart  for  joy  doth  leap  in  me  ; 
I  Thy  blest  remembrance  yields  de- 
light, 

But  far  more  blest  will  be  the  sight. 

2.  When  thou  art  near,  I  must  con- 
I  feel  a  bliss  I  can't  express :  (fess, 
Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  ne'er  can 

cloy,  (joy. 

Fountain  of  bliss    and    source  of 

3.  Let  me  by  faith  behold  thy  face. 
Still  taste  thy  love  and  share  thy 

grace ;  (name, 

Still  let  my  tongue  confess  thy 
And  Jesus  be  my  constant  theme. 

4.  Thy  love  and  mercies  all  exceed: 
The  more  I  on  these  dainties  feed, 
The  more  my  eager  soul  is  bent 
To  live  but  in  this  element. 

Bernhardus. 

5.  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare, 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are; 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

Watts. 

(467.)  394.*  t.  11. 

DEAREST  Jesus,  come  to  me. 
And  abide  eternally  ; 
Friend  of  needy  sinners,  come, 
Fill  and  make  my  heart  thy  home. 

2.  Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh, 
Nothing  else  can  give  me  joy  ; 
This  is  still  my  cry  to  thee  : 
Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me. 

3.  Should  I  in  earth's  pleasures  roll, 
None  could  satisfy  my  soul ; 
Thee,  O  Jesus,  I  adore, 
Thou'rt  my  pleasure  evermore. 

4.  Jesos,  thee  alone  I  call 
My  beloved  Friend,  my  All  ; 


136 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


Nothing,  whatsoe'er  it  be, 
Shall  divide  my  heart  with  thee. 

J.  Angelus. 

(468.)  395.*  t.  15. 

GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  thou  hast 
To  come  to  thee  invited  ;      (me 

Thy  love,  to  love  thee  ardently, 
Hath  my  cold  heart  excited. 


(470.)  397.*  t.  4 

WHEN  duly  I  weigh, 

How  much  day  by  day 

Thee,  Lord,  I  have  tried. 

My  Friend  ever  faithful,  who  for 

me  hast  died  ; — 
2.  I  own  the  fault  mine  : 
Thy  patience  divine, 

2.  Thy  cross,  thy  shame,  thy  agony, !  }J'hi,ch  cW*j}?  I  trace'     .  ,    . 
Thy  wounds,  and  bitter  passion,  I  ™  ,th  tears  fills  niy  <>yes,with  sha.no 


Have  wholly  won  my  heart  for  thee, 
And  prompt  my  adoration. 


covers  my  face. 
3.  As  Mary  ador'd 


3.  The  fire  of  love  that  burns  within,!"^  M*ster  *nd  p«f 


Is  that  divine  impression, 


When  her  thou  didst  greet, 


That  thou  didst  suffer  for  my  sin,t  And  prostrate  before  thee,embraced 
And  die  for  my  transgression 


(469. 


396.* 


J.  Angelus. 

t.  97. 


'TIS  evident  that  Jesus  loves, 
His  death  for  us  this  fully  proves  ; 
He  lov'd  the  world,  a  sinful  race, 
He   loves  the  church,  his  flock  of 

grace,  (ev'n  me, 

He  loves  the  children,  yea,  he  loves 
Who  nought  deserv'd  but  endless 

misery. 

2.  O  may  I  in  his  love  be  blest, 
Like  John,  reclining  on  his  breast ; 
And  oft,  like  humble  Magdalen, 
Adore  the  friend  of  sinful  men, 
With   longing  heart  attending  at.^-j 

his  feet,  (I  meet. 

Till  with  a  gracious  look  from  him 

3.  I'll  weep  whene'er  he's  not  to  me 
What  the  most  cordial  friend  can  be; 
Do  I  not  always  feel  him  nigh. 

And  his  reviving  grace  enjoy, 

Do  I  not  in  bis  sweet  communion 

live,  (comfort  give, 

Nought    rise   to   my  poor  soul  can 

Z. 


thy  feet ; 

4.  As  Thomas  with  awe, 
Thy  wounds  when  he  saw, 
His  Saviour  avow'd, 
And   cried    with   conviction,  "  My 

Lord  and  my  God  ;" — 

5.  As  Peter  replied, 
His  love  being  tried, 
"  My  heart  thou  dost  prove, 
Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things,  thou 

know'st  that  I  love  ;" — 

6.  So  may  I,  each  day, 
A  clearer  display 

Obtain  of  thy  grace;         (increase. 
Thus  my  love,  0  Jesus,  to  thee  will 


398* 


C:iiMinerhr»f. 

t.  15. 


WTHAT    splendid    rays — of   truth 
and  grace, 

All  other  Lights  excelling, 
I  perceive,  when  Jesus  Christ 

Makes  my  heart  his  dwelling. 

2.   He  blcsscth  me — so  sensibly, 
Tb;it  spirit,  soul,  and   body 

Can  in  him  my  Saviour    joy. 
Tho' quite  poor  and  needy. 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


137 


'3.  His  looks  of  grace  insure  always 

To  me  my  heavenly  calling: 
Am  I  weak,  his  hand  preserves 

Me,  his  child,  from  falling. 

4.  My  prayer  sincere — while  ahsent 

here 
From  him,  my  soul's  beloved, 
Is,  that  my  heart's  confidence 
In  him  he  unmoved. 

5.  Could  I  with  him — spend  all  my 

time. 
In  constant  love's  fruition, 
Infinitely  happy  then 
Would  he  my  condition. 

6.  Whene'er  I  mourn — and  humbly . 
For  comfort  to  my  Jesus,    (turn. 

This  already  is  a  proof 

That  he's  near  and  gracious. 

7.  They  who  have  grace — our  Sa- 

viour's face 
To  seek  on  each  occasion. 
Never  fail  to  be  refresh'd 
With  his  consolation. 

Gtregor. 

(472.)  399.*        t.  167. 

O  COULD  we  but  love  that  Sa- 
Who  loves  us  so  ardently,    (viour, 
As  we  ought,  our  souls  would  ever 
Full  of  joy  and  comfort  be  : 
If  we,  by  his  love  excited, 
Could  ourselves  and  all  forget. 
Then  with  Jesus  Christ  united, 
We  should  heaven  anticipate. 
2.   Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit 
Fill  our  hearts  both  night  and  day, 
And  the  unction  of  his  Spirit 
All  our  thoughts  and  actions  sway  : 
Might  we  .ill  be  ever  ready 
Cheerfully  to  testify, 
How  our  spirit,  soul,  and  body 
Do  in  God  our  Saviour  joy. 

z. 


(473.)  400.  t.  14. 

TEN  thousand  talents  once  I  owM 
And  nothing  had  to  pay  ; 

But  Jesus  freed  me  from  the  load. 
And  wash'd  my  debt  away. 

2.  Yet  since  the  Lord  forgave  my 
And  blotted  out  my  score  ;  (sin. 

Much  more  indebted  I  have  been. 
Than  e'er  I  was  before. 

3.  My  guilt  is  cancell'd  quite,  I 
And  satisfaction  made  ;    (know, 

But  the  vast  debt  of  love  I  owe 
Can  never  be  repaid. 

4.  The  love  I  owe  for  sin  forgiv'n. 
For  power  to  believe,     (heaven. 

For  present  peace,  and  promis'd 
No  angel  can  conceive. 

5.  That  love  of  thine,  thou  sinners' 

Friend, 
Witness  thy  bleeding  heart, 
My  little  all  can  ne'er  extend 
To  pay  a  thousandth  part. 

6.  Nay  more,  the  poor  returns  I 
I  first  from  thee  obtain  ;     (make 

And  'tis  of  grace,  that  thou  wilt 
Such  poor  returns  again,     (take 

7.  'Tis  well — it  shall  my  glory  be, 
(Let  who  will  boast  their  store,) 

In  time  and  in  eternity 

To  owe  thee  more  and  more. 

(474.)  401.  t.  11. 

HARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 
2.  M  I  deliver'd  thee,  when  bound, 
And  when  bleeding,  heal'd  thy 
wound;  (right. 

Sought    thee   wandering,  set   thee 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 


138 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


3.  "Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yea,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4.  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath,    ; 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5.  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done, 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be  ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  1" 

6.  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  com'plaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore, 

O  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 

Cowper. 

(475.)  402.  t.  14. 

TEACH  me  yet  more  of  thy  blest 
ways, 
Thou  slaughter'd  Lamb  of  God  ; 


And  fix  and  root  me  in  the  grace, 
So  dearly  bought  with  blood. 

2.  O  tell  me  often  of  each  wound, 
Of  every  grief  and  pain  ; 

And  let  my  heart  with  joy  confess, 
From  hence  comes  all  my  gain. 

3.  For  thee,  O  may  I  freely  count 
Whate'er  I  have  but  loss  ; 

And  every  name,  and  every  thing, 
Compar'd  with  thee,  but  dross. 

4.  Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  heart, 
That  thou  for  me  wast*slain  ; 

Then  shall  I,  in  my  small  degree. 
Return  thy  love  again. 

5.  But  who  can  pay  that  mighty 

debt, 
Or  equal  love  like  thine  7 
My  heart,  by  nature  cold  and  dead, 
To  thankfulness  incline. 

J.  Hutton. 


XXIII.    BROTHERLY  LOVE,  AND  UNION  OF  SPIRIT. 


(479. 


403. 


t.  11. 


THEY  who  Jesus'  followers  are, 
And  enjoy  his  faithful  care, 
By  a  mutual,  hearty  love, 
Their  belief  in  Jesus  prove. 

2.  From  their  being  join'd  in  one, 
By  the  faith  of  God's  dear  Son, 
Boundless  blessings  they  receive, 
And  to  Christ  desire  to  live. 

3.  None  in  his  own  wisdom  trusts, 
None  of  his  attainments  boasts; 
Each  his  brother  doth  esteem, 

\rid  himself  the  meanest  deem. 
1.  They're  delighted,  when  they  all 
With  one  voiee  on  Jesus  call ; 


And  when  fitly,  without  strife, 
Each  his  duty  doth  in  life. 

5.  Meek  they  are  to  all  mankind, 
To  good  offices  inclin'd, 
Ready,  when  revil'd,  to  bless. 
Studious  of  the  public  peace. 

6.  Tender  pity,  love  sincere 
To  their  enemies  they  bear  ; 
And,  as  Christ  alfords  them  light, 
Order  all  their  steps  aright 

7.  Jesus,  all  our  souls  inspire, 
Fill  us  with  love's  sacred  fire  ; 
Thus  will  all   in  us  perceive, 
That  we  in  thy  name  believe. 

8.  May  it  to  the  world  appear. 
That  we  thy  disciples  are, 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


139 


By  our  loving  mutually, 
By  our  being  one  in  thee. 

J.  Gambold. 


404. 


T.  Z 


>s> 


(480.) 

BEHOLD  us,  Lord,  rough  stones 
we  are, 

Yet  for  thy  building  us  prepare ; 
Reject  not  one  of  us,  we  pray, 
Thy  Spirit's  voice  may  all  obey. 

2.  O  may  thy  flock  still  more  in- 

crease 
In  mutual  love  and  perfect  peace  ; 
In  harmony  with  fervent  zeal 
Serve  thee,  and  do  thy  holy  will. 

3.  Lord,  grant  us  a  forgiving  mind, 
To  patience  and  to  peace  inclin'd, 
That  we  may  with  each  other  bear; 
To  cherish  love  be  all  our  care. 

4.  Tender  compassion  may  we  show. 
Share  in  each  other's  weal  and  woe, 
Rejoice  with  those  that  do  rejoice, 
And  with  the  weeping  sympathize. 

5.  At  all  times  may  we  ready  be, 
Yea,  even  in  deep  poverty, 

The  wants  of  others  to  relieve, 
And  soothe  and  comfort  them  that 
grieve. 

6.  And  be  it  our  concern  to  seek 
In  nothing  to  offend  the  weak, 
To  bear  with  their  infirmities, 
And  others,  not  ourselves  to  please. 

7.  Grant  us  in  meekness  to  reclaim, 
Those  who  have  been  in  aught  to 

blame. 
Mindful  that  we,  as  well  as  they, 
Are  liable  from  thee  to  stray. 

8.  May  we,  tho'  gifts  be  manifold, 
As  members  of  one  body,  hold 
One  doctrine,  and  be  ever  led 

By    thee,  our   Master,    Lord,  and 
Head. 


9.  O  make  us  quite  conform'd  to 

thee, 
And  grant  us  true  humility  ; 
May  we,  supported  by  thy  grace, 
With  patience  run  our  destin'd  race. 
W.  Foster. 


405. 


t.  14. 


(481.) 

0  LETthy  love  our  hearts  constrain, 
Jesus,  thou  God  of  love  ; 

The  bond  of  peace  let  us  maintain  ; 
All  discord  far  remove. 

2.  Us  into  closest  union  draw, 
And  in  our  inward  parts 

Write  thou  indelibly  thy  law  ; 
Let  love  pervade  our  hearts. 

3.  Who  would  not  now  pursue  the 

way, 
Where  Jesus'  footsteps  shine  ; 
Who  would  not  own  the  pleasing 
Of  charity  divine  1  (sway 

4.  United  firmly  by  thy  grace, 
We  shall  thy  followers  prove  ; 

The  frowning  world  must  then  con- 
fess ; 
"  See  how  these  Christians  love.'* 

Wesley. 

(482.)  406.  t.  11. 

CHERISH  us  with  kindest  care, 
Jesus,  we  thy  brethren  are, 
Of  thy  flesh  and  of  thy  bone  ; 
To  the  end,  O  love  thine  own. 

2.  As  our  Head  us  move  and  guide, 
Divers  gifts  to  each  divide  : 

iPlac'd  according  to  thy  will, 
Let  us  all  thy  mind  fulfil. 

3.  Sweetly  may  we  all  agree, 
Useful  to  each  other  be  ; 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear, 
In  his  weal  and  woe  take  share. 

4.  If  one  member  honour'd  be, 
All  rejoice  most  heartily  ; 


140 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


If  one  suffer,  all  a  part 
Bear  with  sympathizing  heart. 
5.  Closely  join'd  to  thee,  our  Head, 
Nourished  by  thee  and  fed, 
Let  us  daily  growth  receive, 
And  with  thee  in  union  live. 


407. 


t.  14. 


BLEST  Saviour,  on  my  soul  im- 
The  image  of  thy  mind,    (press 
To  bear  my  brother's  waywardness, 
Long  suffer,  and  be  kind. 

2.  'Tis  hard  the  worldling's  scoff 

to  meet, 
And  that  from  day  to  day, 
To  mark  the  scorner  in  his  seat, 
And  be  the  drunkaad's  lay. 

3.  More  hard  to  bear  the  look  un- 

kind, 
The  word  that  causeth  pain, 
Where  nature's  closest  ties  should 
And  love  alone  obtain.      (bind, 

4.  Most  hard,  when  brethren  in  the 
By  selfish  passions  borne,  (Lord, 

Aid  the  rude  world,  by  glance  or 
word, 
To  wreathe  the  crown  of  thorn. 

5.  Yet  when  I  think  what  patient 
My  Lord  extends  to  me,     (care 

Shall  I  not  with  my  brother  bear, 
And  that  right  lovingly  ? 

6.  O  yes — what   wrong  to   me  is 
By  brother,  friend,  or  foe,  (done, 

I  leave  it  in  thine  hand  alone, 
And  'neath  thine  hand  lie  low 
.1.  A.  Latrobe. 

I  183.)  W8.  t.  11. 

JESUS,  we  look  up  to  thee, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree; 
Thou  who  art  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  contention  ever  cease. 


2.  By  thy  reconciling  love 
Every  stumbling  block  remove  ; 
Lord,  us  all  in  thee  unite. 

To  enjoy  thy  saving  light. 

3.  Make  us  all  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  merciful,  and  kind, 
Lowly,  meek  in  thought  and  word, 
As  thou  wast  on  earth,  O  Lord. 

4.  Let  us  for  each  other  care, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear ; 
In  our  conduct  patterns  be 
Of  unfeign'd  humility. 


409.* 


t.  167. 


(485.) 

FLOCK  of  Jesus,  be  united, 
Covenant  with  him  anew  ; 
By  his  love  divine  excited, 
Praise  and  serve  him  as  'tis  due  : 
O  that  nothing  whatsoever 
May  relax  this  blessed  tie ; 
In  thy  love,  most  gracious  Saviour, 
Grant  us  all  stability. 

2.  With  love's  ardour  to  be  fired, 
Let  us  with  each  other  vie  ; 

So  that,  should  it  be  required. 
For  the  brethren  we  could  die  : 
O  what  boundless  love  did  Jesus 
To  his  enemies  display  ! 
May  his  holy  pattern  teach  us, 
How  love  ought  to  bear  the  sway. 

3.  O  that  we,  his  steps  to  follow, 
'Midst  affliction,  scorn,  and  spite, 
And  his  sacred  name  to  haliow, 
Did  each  other  more  excite  : 
Every  one  stir  up  his  brother 
To  keep  Jesus  still  in  view, 
Thus  encouraging  each  other 
His  example  to  pursue. 

4.  Then  the  souls  he  joined  together 
Will,  according  to  his  prayer, 

Be  accepted  of  his  Father, 
And  his  kind  protection  share  : 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


As  thou  art  with  him  united. 
Lord,  may  we  be  one  in  thee, 
And,  by  genuine  love  excited, ' 
Serve  each  other  willingly.  z. 

(486.)  410.*        t.  167. 

GRANT.  Lord,  that  with  thy  direc- 
tion- ; 
M  Love  each  other,"  we  comply, 
Aiming  with  unfeigned  affection 
Thy  love  to  exemplify  : 
Let  our  mutual  love  be  glowing  ; 
Thus  will  all  men  plainly  see, 
That  we.  as  on  one  stem  growing, 
Living  branches  are  in  thee. 
2.  ()  that  such  may  be  our  union, 
As  thine  with  the  Father  is. 
And  not  one  of  our  communion 


141 

412.  t.  14. 

HOW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the 
sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 

And  so  fulfil  his  word  ! 

2.  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's 

sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
|  When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eve. 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart; 

3.  When  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and 
Our  wishes  all  above,        (pride. 

Each  can  a  brother's  failings  hide. 
And  show  a  brother's  love  ; 

4.  When   love,  in    one  delightful 

stream, 
Through  every  bosom  flows  : 

sweet,     and     fond 


E'er  torsake  the  path  of  bliss  : 

May     our     light    'fore    men    with   When     union 

brightness.  esteem, 

From  thy  light  reflected,  shine  ;  In  every  action  glows. 

Thus  the  world  will  bear  us  witness,  5.   Love  is  the    golden  chain,  that 

That  we.  Lord,  are  truly  thine.  binds 

The  happv  souls  above  ; 

411.*  T.  14.  J  And  he's  an'  heir  of   heaven    that 

urwAT     i  •    i       f    u  '      His  spirit  fill'd  with  love,  (finds 

HOW  pleasant  is  love  s  harmonv..  v  y 

\\  ben  brethren  truly  dwell 


413.  t.  582. 

|  BLEST  is  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 
Love's  ever-sacred  tie.  o     Before  our  Father's  throne 

■l.   Remind  thy   little  flock,  too  apt       We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 

Among  themselves  to  jar, 

That  :<;!  tin  members'  unit) 

e'en  thy  dying  care. 


Together  in  heart's  unity, 
And  cordial  friendship  feel. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  in  that  very  night, 
Ere  thou  didst  bleed  and  die, 

Thou  didst  with  thy  disciples  urge 


4.  ftfaj  we  t ] i i «-  testament  fulfil. 

On     mind  and  spirit  be, 
An  ;  love  with  unn  mi t ting  zeal 
fervently.  : 


Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  i 
one, 

Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 
R.    W  »   share  our  mutual  woes  ; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 
And  otten  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathising  tear. 


142 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


4.  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 

And   perfect    love   and  friendship 
reign 
Through  all  eternity. 


(491.) 


414.* 


t.  165. 


JESUS,  grant  me  to  inherit, 
Strengthen'd  by  thy  aiding  grace, 
Thro'  the  guidance  of  thy  Spirit, 
All  the  fruits  of  righteousness : 
Grant  me  true  humility, 
Faith  and  zeal  to  live  for  thee  ; 
To  mankind  O  make  me  gracious, 
To  my  friends  and  foes  propitious. 

2.  Give  me  grace  in  all  conditions 
Firmly  to  adhere  to  thee  ; 
And,  'midst  all  the  exhibitions 
Of  thy  boundless  love  to  me, 
To  let  my  poor  neighbour  share 
In  my  plenty  and  my  prayer : 
By  thy  love  to  me  imparted 
Make  me  always  tender-hearted. 

:i.  In  the  lonely  house  of  mourning 
Thro'  the  weeping  family,       (ing, 
Comfort,  medicine,  meat,  and  cloth- 
May  I  minister  to  thee  : 
May  I  calm  the  orphan's  cry, 
Make  the  widow  sing  for  joy, 
And  the  captive's  moan  distressing 
Raise  to  songs  of  praise  and  blessing. 


2.  Is  this  our  high  calling,  harmo- 

nious to  dwell,  (praises  to  tell. 
And  thus  in  sweet  concert  Christ'? 
In  peace  and   blest  union  our  mo- 
ments to  spend, 
And  live  in  communion  with  Christ 
as  our  friend  ? — 

3.  O  yes,  having  found  in  the  Lord 

our  delight,  (by  night ; 

He  is  our  chief  object  by  day  and 
This  knits  us  together,  no  longer  we 

roam,  (is  our  home. 

We  all  have  one  Father,  and  heaven 


(493.) 


41 6. 


t.  169. 


WHEN  brethren  dwell  in  unity 
In  Jesus'  ransom 'd  fold, 
Join'd  by  love's  ever  sacred  tie. 
I'Tis  pleasant  to  behold  :     (scends, 
j  Like  dew   his   grace  on  them  de- 
Yea,  his  rich  blessing  he  commands 
Upon  their  going  out  to  rest ; 
Their  coming  in  is  blest. 
2.  We  tread  on  consecrated  ground. 
For  'tis  his  own  abode, 
The  sparrow  here  a  nest  hath  found. 
Thine  altars,  0  Lord  God  : 
Blest  they  who  to  his  courts  repair. 
To  seek  him  in  his  house4  of  prayer  ; 
To  such  he  will  himself  reveal. 
His  praises  they  shall  tell. 


(492.) 


415. 


t.39, 


(494.) 


417. 


t.  159. 


W  H  \T  brought  us  together,  what 

joined  our  hearts  ? 

The  pardon  which  Jesus, our  High- 
priest,  imparts  : 

Tis  this  which  cements  the  disci- 
ples of  Christ, 

Who  arc1  into  one  by  the  Spirit 
baptiz'd. 


WE  in  one  covenant  are  join'd, 
And  one  in  Jesus  are  ;  (bin'd 

|  With  voices  and  with  hearts  com- 
.His  praise  we  will  tleelan    : 

In  doctrine  and  in  practice  one. 
!  We'll  love  and  serve  the  Lord  alone: 
With  one   accord    sound  forth   his 
Till  we  ^hall  see  his  face,     (praise. 
7.  Swertner. 


us 


XXIV. 


FOLLOWING   JESUS,    AND 
REPROACH. 


BEARING    HIS 


(495.) 


418/ 


t.  230. 


JESUS,  Lord  most  great  and  glo- 
rious, 
Reward  and  crown  of  the  victorious, 
Restorer  of  lost  paradise  ; 
We  appear  with  supplication, 
Before  thee,  God  of  our  salvation, 
And  send  to  thee  our  fervent  cries : 
O  Lord  our  righteousness, 
'Tis  thy  delight  to  bless ; 
We  desire  it, 

Come  then,  for  we — belong  to  thee, 
And  bless  us  inexpressibly. 
2.  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit, 
They  shall  the  realm  of  heaven  in- 
herit, 
Free    grace   is  theirs  and  endless 

bliss  ; 
While  all  those  who  place  reliance 
On  their  own  works,  and  bid  defi- 
ance 
To  grace,  will  of  salvation  miss  : 
O  may  we  all  of  thee 
Learn  true  humility, 
Lowly  Jesus  ; 

May  we  despise — all  earthly  joys 
For  thee  the  pearl  of  greatest  price. 
■i.  They  that  mourn,  blest  is  their 

station, 

They  find  abundant  consolation, 
Since  Jesus  first  that  path  did  tread; 
He  prevailed  while  he  sufler'd, 
And  now  to  us  that  cup  is  offer 'd. 
By  which  himself  was  perfected  : 
We  cannot  hope  for  joy 
On  earth  without  alloy, 
Here  is  weeping  ; 
At  the  Lamb's  feast — is  perfect  rest 
This  is  a  vale  of  tears  at  best. 


4.  Blessed  are  the  meek  in  spirit, 
They  shall,  saith  Christ,  the  earth 

inherit ;  (here  ; 

Their  life   is  hid  with  him  while 
Yet  as  heirs  of  Christ's  salvation, 
In  heaven  they  have  their  conver- 
sation, (there  : 
Their  treasure  and  their  hearts  are 
And  as  the  Lamb  of  God 
Life's  path  with  meekness  trod, 
His  disciples 

His  steps  pursue, — and  as  'tis  due 
Show  in  their  conduct  meekness  too. 

5.  Blessed,  who  without  cessation 
Hunger  and  thirst  for  that  salvation, 
Which   flows   from   Christ's   pure 

righteousness ; 
They  are  fill'd  and  satisfied, 
With  richest  dainties  are  supplied. 
Who  long  and  pant  for  saving  grace: 
Christ's  body  and  his  blood 
Prove  their  life-giving  food  ; 
Thereby  nourish'd,  (bear 

From  year  to  year — they  thrive  and 
Fruits  that  to  him  well-pleasing  are. 

6.  All  the  merciful  are  blessed  ; 
For  they,  when  in   their  turn  dis- 
tressed, 

'  Shall  mercy  find  most  certainly  : 
W7ater  to  the  poor  afforded 
Is  as  an  act  of  love  recorded, 
And  is  rewarded  generously  : 
Who  to  the  indigent 

I  Doth  prove  beneficent, 

[He  is  blessed;  (same. 

(But  woe   to  them — who  scorn  the 

j  For  God  remembers  not  their  name. 

7.  All  the  pure  in  heart  are  blessed: 
'  Of  joys  unspeakable  possessed, 


144 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


They   shall    behold    their   God    in 

peace  : 
They  who  faithful  have  remained 
To  Jesus,  and  preserv'd  unstained 
The  garment  of  his  righteousness, 
Shall  once  obtain  the  grace, 
To  see  him  face  to  face  : 
!  entreat  thee, 
Impart  to  me — that  purity, 
Dear  Jesus,  which  I  trace  in  thee. 

S.  'J1  hey  are  blessed  with  God's  fa- 
vour. 

Who  peace  unceasingly  endeavour 

Among  their  neighbours  to  secure  : 

As  his  children  them  he  owneth  : 

He  with  success  their  labour  crown- 
eth, 

And  their  reward  of  grace  is  sure  : 

Love  is  the  character 

Of  each  true  follower 

Of  our  Saviour: 

May  he  through  grace — make  us; 
always 

Intent  upon  promoting  peace. 

9.  Blest  are  they  who  gladly  sufTeri 
For  righteousness,  and  freely  offer ; 
Their  lives   and   blood   for  Jesus' 

sake;  (nese, 

i  ea,  who  bear  the  cross  with  meek* 

Resign'd  and  patient  in  all  weak- 
ness, 

And  him  their  only  pattern  make  : 

For  Jesus'  help  and  love 

Their  consolation  prove: 

They  who  freeh 

^or  him  will  bear — reproach,  while! 
here, 

At  last  shall  in  his  glory  share. 

10.  Blessed  they  who  are  despised,! 
In  scornful  manner  stigmatized. 
And   for   their   Saviour**   sake  de-| 

fam'd  : 


As  the  bride  deems  it  an  honour 
'To   take    the    bridegroom's   name 
upon  her, 

Should  we  of  Jesus  be  ashanrd  ! 

Far.  far  be  this  from  us  ; 

Welcome,  reproach  and  cross  i 

We  are  Christians, 

Who  follow  thee — Lord,  cheerfully 

Thro'  honour  and  thro'  infamy. 
111.  Gracious    Lord,  who    by    thy 
!  passion 

And   death  hast  gained  our  salva- 
tion, 

0  may  we  all  thy  name  conies-  . 

May  we  be  by  faith  united 
| To  thee,  who  hast  us  all   invited. 

To  share  eternal  happiness  : 

Constrain  us  by  thy  love. 

In  all  we  do  to  prove 

Faithful  followers, 

Dear  Lord,  of  thee: — and    giant 
that  we 

May  ever  love  thee  ardently. 

'/..  in  part. 

(496.)  419.*  t.  11. 

HOLY  Lamb  and  Prince  of  peace, 
Hear  my  soul  implore  thy  grace; 
Grant  that  my  behaviour  may 
Meekness,  such  as  thine,  display. 

2.  O  that  I  may  faithfully 
To  thy  voice  obedient  be  ; 
Valiant, steadfast,  may  my  love 

In  the  hardest  trials   prove. 

3.  Keep  thou  me,  a  feeble  child, 
Sober,  watchful,  undefiPd; 
That  where'er  thy  st.  ps  I  Bee 
Simply  I  may  follow  thee. 

i.  Thou  the  great  victorious  Lamb, 
Who  all  hosts  of  hell  o'ercaim  , 
Grant  that  by  thy  blood  1  may 
Conqueror  be  till  thy  great  day. 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


145 


5.  When  thou  shalt  on  Zion  stand, 
May  I  be  at  thy  right  hand, 
Clothed  in  the  glorious  dress 
Of  thv  spotless  righteousness. 

C.  F.  Richtcr. 

420  t.  22.1 

HOW  shall  I  follow  him  I  serve? 
How  shall  I  copy  him  I  love  \ 
-\or   from   thmm    blessed   footsteps 

swerve, 
Which  lead  me  to  his  seat  above  ? 

2.  Privations,  sorrows,  bitter  scorn,1 
The  life  of  toil,  the  mean  abode, 
The    faithless    kiss,  the   crown  of; 

thorn, 
Are  these  the  consecrated  road  7 

3.  'Twas  thus  he  suffer'd,  though  aj 

Son, 
Foreknowing,  choosing,  feeling  all, 
LTfttfl  the  perfect  work  was  done; 
And  drank  the  bitter  cup  of  gall. 

4.  Lord,  should  my  path  through 

suffering  lie, 
Forbid  it  I  should  e'er  repine ; 
Still  let  me  turn  to  Calvary,  (thine. 
Nor  heed  my  griefs,  remembering 

5.  O  let  me  think  how  thou  didst 
L'ntasted  every  pure  delight,  (leave 
To    fast,    to    faint,    to    watch,    to 

grieve,  (night: 

The    toilsome   day,  the    homeless 

6.  To  faint,  to  grieve,  to  die  for  me  ! 
Thou  earnest  not  thyself  to  please  ; 
And,  dear  as  earthly  comforts  be, 
Shall  I  not   love  thee  more  than 

these  !  Coader. 

421.  T.   11. 

CHILDREN    of    the     heavenly 

Asye  journey,  sweetly  sing!(King! 
Sintr  vour  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways ! 
12 


2.  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3.  Foes  are  round  us,  but  we  9tand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land  : 
Jesus,  God's  exalted  Son, 

Bids  us  undismay'd  go  on. 

4.  Onward  then  we  gladly  press 
Through  this  earthly  wilderness  : 
Only,  Lord,  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

Ceunick. 

(498.)  422.  t.  587, 

0  TELL  me  no  more 

Of  this  world's  vain  store  ; 
The  time  for  such   trifles  with  me 
now  is  o'er. 

2.  A  country  I've  found, 
Where  true  joys  abound  ; 

To  dwell  I'm  determin'd  on  that 
happy  ground. 

3.  The  souls  that  believe, 

In  paradise  live  :  (receive. 

And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus 

4.  My  soul,  don't  delay. 
He  calls  thee  away  : 

Rise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless 
the  glad  day. 

5.  No  mortal  doth  know 
What  he  can  bestow. 

What  light,  strength,  and  comfort  ; 
Go,  follow  him,  go. 

6.  Perhaps,  with   the  tin 
To  honour  his  name. 

1  may   do  some  service,  pour  dust 

tho'  I  am. 

7.  Vet  this  is  confessed. 
I  count  it  most  blesu'd. 

As  at  the  beginning,  in  him  to  find 
rest. 


146 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


8.  And  when  I'm  to  die, 

Receive  me,  I'll  cry, 

For  Jesus  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cannot 

tell  why. 
(J.  So  closely  in  mind 
To  Jesus  Fin  join'd, 


(500.)  424.*  t.  83. 

JESUS  Christ,  thou  Leading-stop, 

Thy    great  name  we    praise   and 
From  believers  be  it  far    (hallow  : 
Any  other  guide  to  follow  : 
iThou,  Lord,  if  we  walk  in  light, 


He'll  not  live  in   glory  and  leave.  Wilt  direct  our  steps  aright. 

me  behind. 
10.  Lo,  this  is  the  race 
I'm  running  thro'  grace 
Henceforth,  till  admitted  to  see  my 

Lord's  face. 

J.  Gambold- 

(499.)       423.*     t.  26  or  22. 

LORD  Jesus,  'tis  with  us  thy  aim, 
That  soul  and  body  should  be  thine; 
0  take  our  hearts,  and  us  incline 
To  be  devoted  to  thy  name. 
'Z.  What  love  can  be  cotmpar'd  with 

thine  1 
Who  hath  to  us  so  just  a  claim 
As  thou,  who  didst  our  souls  re-iAnd  a11  forsake  to  follow  me, 

jeem  I  He  cannot  my  disciple  be." 

And  for  us  leave  thy  throne  divine  ?  |3.  First  let  us  duly  count  the  cost, 
:3.  Go,  all  ye  wise,  without  control  i And  then  in  Jesus  Place  our  trust  * 
Your  empty  notions  still  pursue  ;    !If  we  on  him  alo»c  depend, 
Jesus  alone  I  have  in  view,   (SoulJHe,raulstalltrialsProvesourtViend- 
This  powerful  magnet  draws  my  4.  If  once  the  plough  in  hand  we 

4.  A  subject  I  of  Christ  my  King;  tak(>'  (back ; 
And  tho"'  I  poor  and  helpless  be,     'Preserve   us,   Lord,  from    looking 
Vet  all  around  shall  plainly  see,      °  M  us  thro'  thy  aiding  grace. 
My  Saviour  is  my  every  thing.        Pursue  our  course  with  steadiness. 

5.  Thee  I  adoremiost  gracious  Lord;  5-  0n  *«*«  who  faithful  prove  to 
Grant  that  my  walk  in  truth  may  death,  (faith, 
At  all^Umes  pleasing  unto  thee,  (be  And  show  by  worka  of  love  their 


2.  Christians  are  not  here  below 
To  enjoy  earth's  transient  treasure; 
After  Christ  they're  call'd  to  go, 
His  reproach  they  count  a  pleasure; 
Under  manifold  distress, 
Thro'  the  narrow  gate  they  press. 

Z. 

(502.)  425.  t.  22. 

IF  father,  mother,  children,  wife, 
Houses,  or  lands,  or  aught  in  life 
Delude    thy    heart,  and    thou    no 
Dost  follow  Jesus  as  before  ;  (more 
2.  His  words  with  due   attention 
hear : 
My  cross  whoever  will  not  bear, 


Directed  by  thy  holy  Word. 

o\  My  King, thy  noble  st;i t ut<—  write 
l  ])on  the  tabic  of  my  heart  ; 
Thy  grace  and  truth  tO  me  impart. 
And  let  thy  law  be  my  delight. 


A  crowJi  oflife  thou  once  wilt  place, 
Before  thy  Father  them  cons' 

W.  Fetter. 

126.  t.  14. 

WHEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  war, 
(Alas  !   what  numbers  <lo  !) 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

••  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too  !" 
'Z.  O  Lord,  with  such  a    heart  as 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast,  (mine, 
I  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline, 

And  prove  like  them  at  last. 
9.  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me:  (know, 
To  whom,  or  whither  could  I  go, 

If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 
4.  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God, 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd 

By  promise  and  by  blood. 


147 

428.  t.  167. 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despis'd,  forsaken, 
Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 
All  I've  sought,  or  hop'd,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition. 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 
2.  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave 

me, 
They  have  left  my  Saviour  too  ; 
Human  hearts  &  looks  deceive  me — 


I  Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue  ; 

5.  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd  j  And  whilst  thou  shalt  smile  upon 
Could  never  reach  my  case  ;  me, 

Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find,  jGod  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 

But  in  thy  boundless  grace.  Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown 

6.  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me 


And  bid  my  fears  depart :    (rest, 


me, 


Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 


No  love  but  thine  can  make  me|3.  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  trea- 

And  satisfy  my  heart.        (blest,  sure; 

7.  What  anguish  has  that  question!  pome,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain: 

If  I  will  also  go  1  (stirr'd,'1"  .^y  f rv'ce  Pain  1S  pleasure, 

Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word,       ^  lth  th?  favou,r  loss  1S  Sain  i 

I  humbly  answer,  No.  Man.  ma^  trouble  and  distress  me, 

J.  Newton.    Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast: 

)();;  4%>7  *  T   90  |kifewith  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

XT  .     ,,       •*u*^iu  •  *  Heaven  will  bring  the  sweeter  rest . 

M>    soke,     saith  Christ,  "uponi  & 

▼Oil  take,  ;4.  Soul, then  know  thy  full  salvation; 

vServe  me  amidst  oppression  ;  iRise  °'er  sin'  aiul  *ear>  ancl  care' 

The  world  and  all  its  joys  forsake,  [Joy  t0  find  in  ever)  station 
And  shun  no  tribulation  :  (Something  still  to  do  or  bear : 

Come  follow  me,  and  humbly  bear;Think   what   8Pirit   dwells  withto 
My  cross,  &  in  mv  suffering  share.")  thee, 

3.  Then  let  us  "follow  Christ  our  T]"nk  .what    *****    ■»««■  are 
Both  soul  and  body  offering,  (Lord, L*.  .   \  n"c;  T 
Be  cheerfuHy,  with  one  accord,       J  l!"k    !!at  Je6US  dietl  \°  WU1  ihre: 
Partakers  of  his  suffering;  /  ,uMot  ^aven.cauBt  thou  repine? 

For  they  who  show  true  faithful  ness,'5-  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 
Shall  -rain  a  rich  reward  of  grace.  Arm'd    by    faith,  and    wing'd    by 
J.  Angel iu.  prayer; 


148 


Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee; 
God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee 

there ; 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  : 
Hope  shall  change  to  full  fruition. 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 
Lyte. 

(505.)  429.*  t.  16. 

<  ROSS,  reproach,  and  tribulation, 

Ye  to  me  are  welcome  guests, 
When  I  have  this  consolation, 

That  my  soul  in  Jesus  rests. 
2.  The  reproach  of  Christ  is  glorious; 

Those  who  here  his  burden  bear, 
In  the  end  shall  prove  victorious, 

And  eternal  glory  share. 
'4.  Christ,  our  ever-blessed  Saviour, 

Bore  for  us  reproach  and  shame, 
Conqueror  now  he  lives  for  ever, 

And  we  conquer  in  his  name. 
4.  Bear  then  the  reproach  of  Jesus, 

Ye  who  live  a  life  of  faith ; 
Sing  ye  joyful  songs  and  praises, 

Ev'n  in  martyrdom  and  death. 
S.BondSjand  stripes,and  tribulation, 

Arc  our  honourable  crowns  ; 
Shame  is  our  glorification, 

Gloomy  dungeons  are  our  thrones. 
Longe,  or  Gotter. 

(506.)  480.  T.  22. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
\  sinful  worm  asham'd  of  thee  ! 
Forbid  it,  Lord  ;   thee  I  confess, 
Before  both  friends  and   enemies. 
».   Asham'd  of  Jesus,  of  my  God, 
Who  purchasM   me  with  his  own 

blood, 
Of  him  who  to  retrieve  my  lo>s, 
DespisM  the   shame,  endur'd    the 

cross  7 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 

3.  Asham'd  of  Jesus,  of  that  Friend 


On  whom  my   heavenly  hopes  de- 
pend ] 
It  must  not  be  ; — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  not  more  revere  his  name. 

4.  Asham'd  of  Jesus,  of  my  Lord, 
By    all    heaven's    glorious    hosts 

ador'd  1 
No,  I  will  make  my  boast  of  thee, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

5.  And  when   I   stand    before  thy 

throne, 
Me  'fore  thy  heavenly  Father  own; 
Then  shall  the  holy  angels  see 
Thee.  Jesus,  not  asham'd  of  me. 
Countess  Bfantmjgdon'fi  H. 


431. 


t.  14. 


(507.) 

GLORY  to  God,  whose  witness- 
Those  heroes  bob]  in  faith,  (train, 

Could  smile  on  poverty  and  pain, 
And  triumph  ev'n  in  death. 

2.  Scorn'd  and  revil'd  as  was  their 

Head, 
When  walking  here  below. 
Thus  in  this  evil  world  they  led 
A  life  of  pain  and  woe. 

3.  With  the  same  faith  our  bosom 

glows. 
Wherein  those  warriors  stood. 
When  in  the  cruel  hands  of  those 
Who  thirsted  for  their  blood. 

4.  God  whom   we  serve,  our  God 

can  save, 
Can  damp  the   scorching  flame, 
Can  build  an  ark. or  smooth  a  v.  a  • 

For  such  as  fear   his  name. 

6.  Yea, should  it  e\  n  to  man  app»  ar 

At  times,  m  tho'  our  Lord 
Forsook  his  chosen  people  tu  H  , 

At  last  he'll  help  afford. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


6.  If  hut  his  arm  support  us  still, 
Is  but  his  joy  our  strength. 

We  shall  ascend  the  rugged  hill, 
And  conquerors  prove  at  length. 

(510.)  432.*  t.  56. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  .J :  all  our  hearts 

incline  (steps  shine  ; 

Thee  to  follow  :||:  where  thy  foot- 

At  all  times  and  everywhere 

May  our  words  and  actions  bear 

A  resemblance,  :||:  gracious  Lord, 

to  thine. 

v.  Pfeil. 

(518.)  483.*        t.  164. 

HOW  great  at  last  my  joy  will  be, 
If  I  have  faithful  proved 
To  Christ,  and  'midst  adversity 
Till  my  last  breath  him  loved  : 
They  who  reproach  here  bear, 
In  heaven  a  crown  shall  wear ; 
Who  follow  Christ  are  truly  blest, 
For  they  with  him  shall  ever  rest. 
v.  Bonnm. 


(514.) 


484. 


149 

t.  159. 


We  covenant  with  hand  and  heart, 

To  follow  Christ,  our  Lord  ; 
With  world.and  sin, and  self  to  part, 

And  to  obey  his  word  : 
To  love  each  other  heartily, 

In  truth  and  in  sincerity, 
And    under    cross,    reproach    and 
shame, 

To  glorify  his  name. 


(515.) 


4:;o 


t.  155. 


AMEN,  Ruler  of  thy  Church. 
Grant,  we  pray,  this  our  petition  : 

In  submission 
To  thy  will,  with  steady  pace, 

In  thy  ways 
To  proceed  :  if  thou  attend  us, 
Cross  and  shame  shall  not  offend  u>; 
Thee  we  boldly  will  confess. 


XXV.  SELF-KNOWLEDGE,  AND  SIGHING  FOR  GRACE. 


•  >16.)  436.  t.37, 

THEY  that  are  whole  need  not 

The  good  Physician  ; 
But  they  who  know  and  feel 

Their  lost  condition, 
Bewail  their  wretched  state, 

To  Christ  appealing. 
Experience  of  his  stripes 

The  virtue  healing. 
2.   We  know,  that  in  our  flesh 

No  good  thing  dwelleth  ; 
But  with  ne'er  failing  skill 

Our  wounds  he  healeth  : 
Thus  spirit,  body,  soul, 

Tho'  poor  and  needy, 


Can  to  rejoice  in  him 
Be  ever  ready. 


(518.) 


4.;; 


rp  '}> 


MY  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies, 
To  thee,  its  source,  my  spirit  flies  ; 
O  turn  to  me  thy  cheering  face ; 
I'm  poor,  enrich  me  with  thy  grace. 

2.  Deeply  convinced  of  sin,  I  cry. 
In  thy  death,  Saviour,  let  me  die  : 
O  may  the  world,may  self  and  pridv 
In  me  henceforth  be  erucitied. 

13.  Take  full  possession  of  my  heart, 
I  To  me  thy  lowly  mind  impart  ; 


150 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Break  nature's  bonds,  and  let  me 

see, 
He  whom  thou  free'stjndeed  is  free. 

4.  My  heart  in  thee  and  in  thy  ways 
Delights,   yet   from   thy    presence 

strays  ; 

0  keep,  I  pray,  my  wavering  mind 
Stay'd  upon  thee,  to  thee  resign'd. 

5.  I  know  that  nought  in  me  avails, 
Here  all  my  strength  and  wisdom 

fails ; 
Who  bids  a  sinful  heart  be  clean  7 
Thou  only,  Saviour  of  lost  men. 

6.  Still  will  I  wait,  O  Lord,  on  thee, 
Till  in  thy  light  the  light  I  see  ; 
Till  thou  in  my  behalf  appear, 
To  banish  every  doubt  and  fear. 

7.  All  my  own  schemes,  each  fond 

design, 

1  to  thy  better  will  resign ; 
Impress  this  deeply  on  my  breast, 
That  I  in  thee  am  truly  blest. 

8.  Then  ev'n  in  storms  I  thee  shall 

know, 
My  sure  support  and  refuge  too  ; 
In  every  trial  I  shall  prove, 
Assuredly,  that  God  is  love. 

C.  F.  Richter. 


(520.) 


438.* 


T.141. 


I  AM  a  poor  sinner, 

This  I  surely  know ; 
And  if  my  dear  Saviour 

Did  not  love  me  so, 
As  ne'er  to  forsake  me, 

Worthless  tho'  I  be, 
He  ere  now  his  mercy 

Had  withdrawn  from  me. 
2.  Grace  and  a  sensation 

Of  my  sinfulness, 
Keep  on  each  occasion 

In  me  equal  pace  ; 


While  I  own  ashamed, 

I  deserved  wrath ; 
I  rejoice,  reclaimed 

From  sin's  power,  by  faith. 

3.  Jesus,  when  thy  blessings 
Fill  my  needy  heart, 

Fear  and  anxious  doubtings 
Then  from  me  depart ; 

1,  in  thy  atonement, 
My  election  trace, 

And  rejoice,  astonish'd 
At  my  lot  of  grace. 

4.  Witness  true  and  faithful, 
Christ,  the  Church's  Head. 

All  is  Yea  and  Amen 

Thou  hast  promised  : 
As  I  am,  so  take  me 

With  my  worst  and  best ; 
Ever  thine  preserve  me 

Till  with  thee  I  rest. 

5.  While  we  thy  past  dealings 
Gratefully  review, 

We're  assur'd,  thy  mercies 
Are  each  morning  new  ; 

And  that  thou  wilt  freely 
Give  thy  promis'd  grace, 

And  amidst  our  weakness 
Form  us  to  thy  praise. 

Z  insendorl 

(521.)  4:'>9.*         t.141. 

JESUS'  love  unbounded 

None  can  e'er  explain  ; 
Yet,  alas,  how  often 

Do  we  cause  him  pain  : 
Even  those  still  grieve  him. 

Who  enjoy  his  grace, 
And,  to  him  devoted, 

Should  show  forth  his  praisr. 

2.  Lord,  thy  body's  Saviour, 
Comfort  us  anew ; 

Ah,  regard  our  weeping ; 
Thy  compassion  show  r 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Pardon  our  transgressions, 
Hear  our  fervent  cry, 

And  our  souls  and  bodies 
Heal  and  sanctify. 

3.  All  our  days,  O  Jesus, 

Hallow  unto  thee ; 
May  our  conversation 

To  thy  honour  be  : 
Let  us  all  experience 

To  the  end  of  days, 
Thy  reviving  presence 

'Midst  thy  chosen  race 


151 
T.  16. 


(523.)  441.* 

O  WHAT  would  be  my  condition, 
Did  not  Jesus  stand  my  friend  ! 
But  his  faithful  love  and  mercy 
Keep  me  from  all  danger  screen'd. 

2.  Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail  nature 
Something  stir  that  is  not  good. 
And  might  to  my  soul  prove  hurtful, 
Straight  I  turn  to  Jesus'  blood  : — 


,  522. 1 


440.* 


|3.  Straight  to  Jesus'  wounds  and 
bruises, 
Zinzendorf.  I  With  believing  confidence  : 

Q      |  Thus  I  always  can  find  shelter 
T.  6\).  j  From  sin's  baneful  influence. 


O  MY  God,  I  come  oppress'd  with 
sadness,  (gladness, 

Fill  my  troubled  soul  with  joy  and 
In  thy  salvation  ;  (lation. 

No  where  else  I  find  true  conso- 

2.  Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  directed, 
But  his  warnings  I  have  oft  neg- 
Most  gracious  Saviour,  (lected  ; 
Pardon    and    restore    me    to    thy 

favour. 

3.  I  confess,  O  Lord,  with  deep  con- 

trition, (tion  ; 

My  unfaithfulness,  hear  my  peti- 
Comfort  and  bless  me,  (refresh  me. 
With  thy   gracious  presence  now 

4.  O  baptize  me  with  thy  fire  and 

Spirit ;  (merit 

Grant  me  from  the  fulness  of  thy 
True  heart's  compunction,  (tion. 
Primitive  love,  simplicity,  and  unc- 

5.  Give  me  grace  to  walk  with  cir- 

cumspection ;  (infection, 

Keep  me  from  the  world's  and  sin's 

That  my  behaviour  (Saviour. 

May  adorn  thy  doctrine,  gracious 

L.  C  Seblicbt 


4.  Lamb  of  God,  display  the  virtue 
Of  thy  sanctifying  blood  ; 
Overstream  with  life  and  blessing  * 
Us  poor  sinners  'fore  thee  bow'd  ; 

5.  Sinners,  in  ourselves  unworthy 
Of  the  smallest  crumb  of  grace, 
But  who  dare  of  boundless  mercy 
Boast,  to  our  Redeemer's  praise. 

H.  Hehl. 

(525.)         442.*   t.b.  p.  114. 

WHEN  I  am  conscious  truly 
Of  my  great  sinfulness, 

And  that  so  very  slowly 
Towards  the  mark  I  press  ; 

Nought  then  can  comfort  me, 

But  Jesus'  mercy  free, 

And  that  he  bore  with  patience 

My  sins  upon  the  tree. 

2.  Yea,  when  I  see  in  spirit 

My  Saviour  shed  his  blood, 
That  I  might  life  inherit 
And  everlasting  good  ; 
Then  I  true  happiness 
And  joy  in  him  possess, 
My  eyes  with  tears  flow  over 
For  heart-felt  thankfulness.  7, 


152 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


(527.)  443.  t.  119. 

AT  thy  feet,  :(]: 

At  thy  pierced  feet  I  lie  ;     (trition,  i 
Saviour,    mark    my    heart's    con- 
Listen  to  each  broken  sigh ; 
Ah,  refuse  not  the  petition 
Of  a  sinner,  conscious  he's  unclean, 
Full  of  sin.  :||: 

2.  Make  me  clean,  :|j: 
My  whole  nature  purify  ; 
Wash  me  in  that  precious  fountain, 
Which  by  faith  I  open'd  see, 
Standing  on  the  blissful  mountain, 
Where   thou   bear'st   my  sin,  my 

guilt,  and  shame, 

Slaughter'd  Lamb.  :J|: 

3.  Look  on  me,  :||: 
See  each  painful  wound  and  sore, 
Thou  compassionate  Physician, 
Speak  the  word, my  sickness  cure; 
Wrest  me  from  the  sad  condition, 
Into  which  transgression  brought 

my  soul  ; 

Make  me  whole  :||: 

4.  Bid  me  live,  :(: 
Bid  a  dying  sinner  live  ; 
Raise,  O  raise  my  drooping  spirit  : 
Then  to  thee  myself  I'll  give, 
And,  until  I  heaven  inherit, 
Every  moment  in  thy  service  spend, 

Faithful  Friend.: ||: 
.7.  Hartley. 

(528.)  444.  t.  14. 

O  JESUS,  Jesus,  my  good  Lord, 
How  wondrous  is  thy  love, 

Thy  patience,  pity,  tenderness, 
Which  I  each  moment  prove. 

2.  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 

And  ignorant  of  thee, 
And  liv'd  contentedly  therein, 

Nor  knew  thy  love  to  me. 


3.  But   thine  all-seeing  eye   then 

view'd, 
And  mark'd  my  every  way, 
Me  still  in  tender  love  pursu'd, 
Who  oft  from  thee  did  stray. 

4.  Yet  oh,how  faithless  is  my  mind, 
How  prone  to  turn  aside, 

And  wander  in  its  own  deceits 
Of  reasoning  and  of  pride. 

5.  How  doth   the    old    corruption 

strive 
And  fight  to  reign  again  ; 
There's  surely  not  a  heart  like  mine, 
So  wretched,  dark,  and  vain. 

6.  Thou  Friend  of  sinners,  love  me 
The  poorest  and  the  worst:  (still. 

Where  sin  abounded,  well  I  know. 
Thy  grace  aboundeth  most. 

7.  Yet  let  me  not  thy  grace  abuse. 
And  sin  because  thou'rt  good  : 

But  let  thy  love  fill  me  with  shame. 
That  I  so  long  withstood. 

8.  Onme,my  King,exert  thy  power, 
Make  old  things  pass  away  ; 

Create  all  new,  draw  me  to  thee 
Still  nearer  every  day. 

9.  Thou    know'st   which    way    to 

rectify 
Each  stubborn  ill  within, 
How  to  subdue  my  every  thought. 
And  conquer  all   that  8  sin. 

10.  Chastise  me  when  I  do  MMH| 
O  might  no  thought  arise 

W^hich  is  displeasing  unto  thee  : 
Of  grace  send  fresh  supplies. 

11.  Impress  thy  wounds  upon   m> 
And  all  thy  bitter  pain  ;   (h 

j  Abide  in  me  for  evermore. 
And  constant  victory  gain. 
M,  I 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


I  SI 


(530.)  445.  t.  151. 

COME,  faithful  Shepherd  bind  me 

With  cords  of  love  to  thee, 
And  evermore  remind  me 

That  thou  hast  died  for  me  : 
O  ma)'  thy  Holy  Spirit 

Set  this  before  mine  eyes, 
That  I  thy  death  and  merit 

Above  all  else  may  prize. 

2.  Am  I  of  my  salvation 

-ured  thro*  thy  love  ; 
May  I  on  each  occasion 

To  thee  more  faithful  prove  : 
Hast  thou  my  sins  forgiven, 

Then,  leaving  things  behind. 
May  I  press  on  to  heaven. 

And  bear  the  prize  in  mind. 

3.  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  not  forsake  me, 
Tho'  I  am  oft  to  1)1  a  me  ; 

As  thy  reward,  O  take  me 

Anew,  just  as  I  am  : 
Grant  me  henceforth,  dear  Saviour, 

While  in  this  vale  of  tears. 
To  look  to  thee,  and  never 

Give  way   to  anxious  fears. 

Hutton. 

446.  t.  14. 

OH  !   for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ; 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2.  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 
When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 

Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  1 

3.  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  en-j 

J  "d  ! 
How  sweet  their  memory  still  ! 
But  they  have   left  an  aching  void. 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4.  Return.  O  holy  Dove,  return, 
8weet  messenger  of  rest  ;  * 


I    hate   the   sins   that    made    thee 
mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast 

5.  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
Whate'er  that  idol  be, 

Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne. 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6.  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame;  (God. 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

Oowper. 

(531.)       447.      t.  106  or  90. 

AH,  Lord,  how  apt  am  I  to  stray 
From  thee,  how  prone  to  lust  and 

pride  ; 
Nature  oft  strives  to  bear  the  sway, 
And  turn  my  heart  from  thee  aside: 
Yet  such  vile,  wretched  sinners  are 
The  objects  of  thy  love  and  care. 

2.  Forbid, O  Lord,  each  vain  desire. 
Bind  my  affections  to  thy  cross; 
Quench  all  the  sparks  of  nature's 

fire, 
May  I  count  all  for  thee  but  loss 
Lord  Jesus,  tear  each  idol  down, 
Thy  love  within  my  heart  enthrone. 

3.  O  Jesus,  wipe  away  my  tears. 
Be  unto  me  a  healing  balm  ; 
Warm  thou  my  heart,  dispel  my 

fears, 
And  speak  the  tempest  to  a  calm: 
Remove  the  maladies  of  sin, 
And  in  thy  blood  O  wash  me  clean. 

4.  I  gladly  will  show  forth  thypraise 
If  thou    wilt    gird    me    with    thy 

power, 
And  sing  the  glories  of  thy   trrace. 
Until  my  pilgrimage  be  o'er; 
With     hallow'd    fire    inspire    my 

tongue, 
And  love  shall  be  my  endless  song 
Couut?--  Huutimrdou'g  H. 


154 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


448.  t.  14. 

DEAR    Lord  !     accept    a   sinful 
Which  of  itself  complains,  (heart, 
And  mourns,  with  much  and  fre- 
quent smart, 
The  evil  it  contains. 

2.  How  eager  are  my  thoughts  to 

roam 
In  quest  of  what  they  love  ! 
But  ah  !    when  duty   calls   them 
How  heavily  they  move !  (home, 

3.  O  cleanse    me    in    a  Saviour's 

blood, 
Transform  me  by  thy  power ; 
O  make  me  thy  belov'd  abode, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

Cowper. 

(532.)  449.  t.  22. 

VAIN  are  all  efforts  of  the  mind, 
The  way  of  life  and  peace  to  find, 
Till  on  our  hearts  it  is  impressed, 
That  Jesus  is  our  only  rest. 

2.  By  my  own  strength  I  can't  pro- 

cure 
True  rest,  nor  even  feel  I'm  poor ; 
Strive  I  great  comforts  to  obtain, 
Instead    of  joy    I've    nought   but 

pain. 

3.  He  shows  me  how  from  him  I 

rove  (and  love, 

And  court  my  neighbour's  praise 
How  self-will  raises  discontent 
Against  my  Saviour's  government. 

4.  How  soon  when  Satan  tempts,  I 

start, 
Pass  by  convictions  in  my  heart, 
Let  my  first  love  and  zeal  abate, 
Fall,  and  my  very  fall  forget. 

5.  When,  fill'd  with  humble  shame, 

I  feel  (still, 

That  he   hath   patience  with   me 


I  sink  abas'd  before  his  face, 
And  thank  him  for  his  boundless 
grace. 

6.  Search  out,  discover,  and  erase, 
Whatever  is  not  to  thy  praise  ; 
All  that  might  an  obstruction  prove 
To  thy  bless'd  purposes  of  love. 

7.  Complete  thy  work,  my  gracious 

King, 
My  heart  into  subjection  bring  ; 
Destroy,  I  pray,  the  carnal  mind, 
And   make   me    quite  to  thee  re- 
sign'd. 

Delamotte. 

(533.)  450.  T.  22. 

FROM  my  own  works  at  last  I 

cease, 
For  God  alone  can  give  me  peace; 
Fruitless  my  toil, and  vain  my  care. 
Of  my  own  strength  I  must  despair. 

2.  Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  heal, 
I  see  my  sin,  but  cannot  feel 
True  sorrow,  till  thy  Spirit  show 
My  unbelief,  the  source  of  woe. 

3.  'Tis  thine  alone  to  change  the 

heart, 
Thou  only  canst  good  gifts  impart; 
I  therefore  will  my  heart  resign 
To  thee,0  cleanse  and  seal  it  thine. 

4.  With    humble  faith  on  thee  I 

call,  (All  : 

My  Light,  my  Life,  my  Lord,  my 
I  wait,  O  Lord,  to  hear  thee  say, 
"  My  blood  hath  wash'd  thy  sins 

away." 

5.  Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  sick- 

ness cure, 

Make  my  infected  nature  pure ; 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  im- 
part, 

And  give  thyself  unto  my  heart. 
Wesley. 


451. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


T.  22. 


165 


WHEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd 
my  mind, 


To  save   my  soul,  and  make  m* 

meet 
Once  of  thy  glory  to  partake  : 
And    smiling  day  once  more  ap-j°  might  I  oft  in  spirit  see 

pears,  ;  How  thou  wast  crucified  for  me. 

Then,  my  Redeemer,  then  I  find     3.  But,  gracious  Lord  when    I  re- 
The  folly  of  my  douhts  and  fears,    i  fleet  (thee  : 

2.  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wandering  How  oft  I've  turn'd  my  eyes  from 

heart.  How  treated  thee  with  cold  neglect. 

And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be       And  listen'd  to  the  enemy  ; 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part,   !  And  yet  to  find  thee  still  the  same, 
Or    harbour  one  hard  thought  of  This   fills  my   soul    with    humble 

thee.  shame. 

3.0  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught,  4.  Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  I  fall, 
What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn;  Thy    love    exceeds    my     highest 


Thai  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 


thought ; 
Henceforth  be  thou  my  All  in  all, 
k,  and  easy  to  repeat :  Thou  who  with  blood  my  soul  hast 
But,  when  mv  faith  is  sharply  tried,  ,.      bought;  ^™le: 

I  find  myself  a  learner  yet,  **aJ,    ^henceforth    more    faUhtul 

Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide,   i And  ne  er  forSet  th>-  d>"mS  *£• 

5.  But  Oh  !  my  Lord,  one  look  from ; /pqk  \  jen  T    *n 

thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will,  WHEN,  having  been  with   guilt 

Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away,  oppress'd, 

And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still.      My  wandering  spirit  findeth  rest 

6.  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive,      j      Thr0'  Jesus'  pardoning  grace ; 
As  I  am  readv  to  repine  :  Then  l  hY  faith  can  cal1  him  mine, 
Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  re-  'My  need>'  soul  doth  thcn  incline 

ceive  ;  (mine.  To  be  in  Mary's  happy  place. 

Be     shame     and     self-abhorrence  2.  My  prayer  is:  Jesus,  let  me  hear 
Cowper.iThy  voice,  which  can  instruct  and 
(534.  452.    T.  106or90.  cheer 

0  JESUS,  could  I  always  keep  My  P00r  and  worthless  heart; 
My  eye  on  thee,  the  living  way,      For   should   I  cease  thy  words  lo 

1  then,tho'  once  a  wandering  sheep,  obey,  (stray. 
bhould  err  no  more,  or  run  astray  ;  And    from    thy    blessed    prescne* 
But  wheresoe'er  thou  goest.  I            Nature  would  soon  its  power  assert. 
Should  follow  thee, not  asking  why.  3.  A  single  eye,  a  faithful  heart, 
2.  O  that  I  never  might  fortret          Dear  Jesus,  to  thy  child  impart, 
What   thou   hast  sutier'd  for   my  I      In  every  trying  hour  ;         (vent, 

sake,  Reason's  tormenting  thoughts  pre- 


156 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Still  keep  my  eye  on  thee  intent,    I 

Till  sight  my  faith  and  hope  o'er-j 

power.  J.  Swertner.; 

(536.)  454.  t.22. 

LORD    Jesus,  my    most   faithful 

friend, 
Thy  aid  unto  thy  child  extend 
In  each  temptation's  trying  hour  ;! 
That  sin  may  not  my  heart  o'er-j 

power. 

2.  That  spark  enkindled  in  my  heart 
Preserve  unquench'd,tho'  all  the  art 
Of  Satan  and  the  world  be  tried 
To  draw  me  from  thy  faithful  side. 

3.  O  let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me, 
To  groan  and  speak  my  wants  to 

thee ; 
Still  let  him  show  my  every  need, 
And   that  in  thee  I'm  help'd  in- 
deed. 

4.  Thy  faithfulness  I  oft  have  prov'd 
In  countless  trials  quite  unmov'd  : 
Thy  grace  alone  can  me  preserve, 
When   my    frail   heart  from   thee 

would  swerve.  z.  (?) 

(537.)  455.  t.  U. 

GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  Lamb  of 
I  thirst  alone  for  thee  ;        (God,, 

I  long  to  enjoy  thy  saving  grace, 
And  taste  thy  mercy  free. 

2.  For  mercy,  mercy,  Lord,  I  ask  ; 
This  is  the  total  sum  : 

Mercy,  good  Lord,  is  all  my  suit ; 
O  let  thy  mercy  come. 

3.  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my 

heart, 
Try  me, and  know  each  thought : 
On  me  look  down  in  mercy,  Lord, 
Whom    thou    with    blood    hast 

bought. 


4.  My  faithlees  heart,  O   gracious 
Correct  with  gentle  hand;  (Lord, 

In  every  danger  help  afford, 
Alone  I  cannot  stand. 

5.  Without  thy  favour  while  I  live 
Life  but  a  burden  is ; 

Nought  else  can  satisfaction  give, 
Experience  shows  me  this. 

6.  Haste  then,  O  Lord,  to  thee  I 

pray  ; 
Impart  to  me  thy  grace, 
That  when  this  life  is  fled  away 
In  heaven  I  may  have  place. 

(538.)  456.    t.  96  or  90. 

AH,  give  me,  Lord,  myself  to  feel, 
My  inbred  misery  reveal ;       (say, 
Ah,   give  me,  Lord,  I  still  would 
A  heart  to  mourn,  a  heart  to  pray  : 
My  business  this,  my  only  care, 
My  life,  my  every  breath  be  prayer. 
2.  Father,  I  want  a  thankful  heart ; 
I  wish  to  taste  how  good  thou  art, 
To  plunge  into  thy  mercy's  sea, 
And  comprehend  thy  love  to  me 
More  fully  with  the  saints  below, 
Till  I,  as  I  am  known,  shall  know. 

(539.)  457.  t.  159. 

WITH   what  unweS-ied  faithful- 
Lord,  hast  thou  follow'd  me  ;  (ness, 
Tho'  I,  regardless  of  thy  grace, 
In  darkness  stray'd  from  thee  : 
How  heavy  hung  the  dismal  cloud. 
How  did  distresses  on  me  crowd  : 
And  I,  despairing  of  relief, 
In  thee  had  no  belief. 
2.  But   thou,  my    kind,    almighty 
Didst  sin's  dominion  quell;  (Friend, 
My  misery  and  confusion  end, 
And  every  cloud  dispel :       (grace, 
One    look    cast    at    the    throne  of 
One  smile  complacent  from  thy  face. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


157 


Assures  me,  thet  thy  mercy  free 
Is  not  withdrawn  from  me. 

A.  Tranecker. 

(540.)  *6&  t.  159. 

MY  case  to  thee  is  fully  known, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care; 

Dear  Saviour,  that  thy  will  be  done 

In  me,  is  all  my  prayer  : 

O  may  I  harbour  in  my  breast 

No  thought  that  cannot  bear  the 

test, 
When  thou  discover'st  by  thy  light 
To  me  what  is  not  right. 
2.  Reality  and  solid  ground, 
Firm  root  in  thee  to  gain;  (drown'd 
To  feel   thy   precious   blood  hath 
Whatever  gives  thee  pain  : 
Tis  this  I  want,  nor  can  I  be 
Content,  till  I  am  one  with  thee, 
Until  my  life  is  hid  in  thine, 
Till  thou  art  whollv  mine. 

E.  D. 

(541.)  459.  t.159. 

HOW  needful,  strictly  to  inquire 

And  ask  our  hearts  each  day. 
,k  Doth  Jesus'  love  me  still  inspire. 

My  thoughts  and  actions  sway  ! 
Am  I  a  branch  in  Christ  the  vine  1 
Am  I  his  own,  and  is  he  mine  ? 
Do  I  by  faith  unto  him  cleave. 
And  to  his  honour  live  ]" 
t.   The   Spirit's   witness,  full   and 

Will  state  the  real  case,    (clear, 
And  either  draw  a  contrite  tear. 

Or  thanks  unfeigned  raise  : 
Hence  will  the  consequence  ensue. 
That  the  full  purpose  we  renew, 
To  run  in  faith  the  appointed  race, 
Supported  by  his  grace. 

(542.)  t.  11. 

THEY  who  know  our  Lord  indeed, 
Find  in  him  a  friend  in  need, 


And  behold  in  Jesus'  face 
Nought  but  mercy,  truth, and  grace. 

2.  They  can  cast  by  faith  their  care 
On  that  Lord  who  heareth  prayer  : 
And  when  they  to  him  draw  nigh, 
He  doth  all  their  wants  supply. 

3.  They  who    him    their    Saviour 
Lowly  at  his  footstool  bow  ;  (know. 
They  to  whom  his  name  is  dear, 
To  offend  him  greatly  fear. 

4.  O  how  wondrous  is  his  love 
To  all  who  his  goodness  prove: 
Deep  abasement,  heavenly  joy. 
Their  alternate  thoughts  employ. 

5.  Wonders  without  end  wc 
Countless  mercies  great  and  free: 
Lord,  accept  our  thanks  and  praise 

:  For  thy  goodness,  truth,  and  grace. 


(643.) 


461. 


T.14. 


WITHOUT  a  consciousness  with- 
Of  poverty  and  need,  (in 

An  humbling  sense  of  guilt  and  sin, 
Wc  are  not  poor  indeed. 

2.  But  all   who   know   themselves 

aright, 
Are  ready  to  COB 
Instructed  by  the  Spirit's  light. 
Their  utter  helplessness. 

3.  How     greatly    he    forgh  i 

want-. 
The  contrite  sinner  knows  ; 
With  inward  spirit's  ardour  pants 

In  Christ  to  rind  rep 
,4.   Who  is  bo  full  or  tenderness 
And  patience,  as  thou,  Lord? 
But  I  uj list  own  with  shame,  alas. 

I  oft  transgress  thy  word, 
o.   Oh.  from   my   heart,  God    H     J 
Ghost, 
This  suit  I  make  to  thee  : 


158 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Show   me  how  much  my  ransom 
How  great  my  poverty.      (cost, 

(544.)  462.*  t.  22. 

O  LORD,  'fore  thee  abas'd  I  fall, 
And  on  thy  name  for  mercy  call ; 
The  faults  indeed  are  numberless, 
Which  humbly  I  to  thee  confess. 

2.  I  give  myself  to  thee  anew, 
My  soul  and  body  are  thy  due  : 
Form  me  into  thy  likeness  here, 
By  means,  or  gentle,  or  severe. 

3.  Grant  that  I  may  henceforth  to 

thee 
More  faithful  and  obedient  be  : 
O  may  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress. 

(545.)  463.  t.  36. 

THY  love  unchanging  is  our  con- 
solation, (salvation, 
Thy  patience  and  long-surFering  our 
O  thou,  our  yesterday,  to-day,  and 
ever, 

Most  faithful  Saviour. 
Z.  Thy  purposes  of  love  remain  un- 
shaken, (saken  : 
Tho'  we,  alas,  our  vows  have  oft  for- 
Forgive.  boar  with  us,  grant  us  thy 
direction, 

And  kind  protection. 

3.  As  a  thick  cloud  let  all  our  sins 

be  blotted  (be  noted  ; 

i  )ut  of  thy  book,  that  nothing  past 

\s  children  chasten    us  when  we 

are  failing, 

Heal  us  when  ailing. 

546.)  404.  t.  141. 

SINCE  pre,  though  unworthy, 

Through  electing  grace, 

Midst  thy  ransom'd  people 

Have  obtain'd  a  place  : 


Lord,  may  we  be  faithful 

To  our  covenant  found, 
To  thee,  as  our  Shepherd, 

And  thy  flock  fast  bound. 
2.   While  we,  deeply  humbled, 

Own  we're  oft  to  blame, 
This  abides  our  comfort, 

Thou  art  still  the  same  : 
In  thee  all  the  needy 

Have  a  friend  most  dear, 
Whose  love  and  forbearance 

Unexampled  are. 
8.  Hear  the  joint  petition 

We  present  to  thee, 
Whose  unbounded  mercy 

Is  our  only  plea  : 
All  that  is  displeasing 

Unto  thee,  forgive  ; 
More  to  thy  name's  glory 

May  we  henceforth  live. 

(549.;  465.  T.  14. 

I  KNOW  the  weakness  of  my  soul, 

But  Jesus  is  my  stay ; 
My  kind  Redeemer  hath  engag'd 

To  lead  me  in  his  way. 
2.  For  ever  he  abides  the  same. 

Tho'  I  to  change  am  prone  ; 
My  welfare  always  he  promotes. 

Who  chose  me  for  his  own. 

(551.)  466.*  T.  97. 

WHATE'EH  I  am,whate'er  I  do. 
'Tis  grace  I  must  ascribe  it  to  ; 
This  can  alone  my  heart  preserve  ; 
For  I'm  so  liable  to  swerve, 
That  ev'n  the  grace  which  thou  fco- 
d;iy  bestow'st,  (lost 

If  not  renewal,  to-morrow  might  1* 

z. 

(552.)  467.  t.  590 

THE  worst  of  evils  we  can   name 

Is  an  unfaithful  heart ; 


SANCTIFICATION. 


159 


May  none  amongst  us  from   our 
Be  tempted  to  depart :       (Lord 

Our  human  frailty  need  not  lead 
Our  souls  from  him  astray  ; 

For  he  the  needful  strength  imparts 
To  walk  the  narrow  way. 


(553.) 


468.* 


t.  590. 


FEAR  not,  without  reserve  disclose 
The  festering  wounds  of  sin  : 
Your  case  the  Lord,  your  Healer, 

knows  ; 
His  blood  can  wash  you  clean  : 
There  is  a  balm  in  Gilead, 
To  cure  the  sin-sick  soul ; 


None  e'er  to  Christ  for  refuge  fled 
But  was  by  him  made  whole.      z 

(555.)  469.*         t.214 

THOUGH  by  nature  I'm  defiled. 
Jesus'  blood  hath  made  me  clean  ; 
He  my  sin-sick  soul  hath  healed  : 
Yea,  tho'  traces  still  remain 
Of  my  former  sad  condition, 
When  to  him  for  help  I  cry, 
He  to  soothe  my  grief  is  nigh  : 
Lord,  remain  my  kind  physician, 
I,  thy  patient,  then  am  sure 
Thou  wilt  work  a  thorough  cure. 
Gregor. 


XXVI.     SANCTIFICATION. 


470.*  T.  22.| 

church's    Lord    and ' 


(561.) 

JESUS,  the 

Head, 
The  Spirit's  influence  on  us  shed,| 
Whom  thou,  while  sinners,  by  thy  i 

blood  (God. 

Hast  ransom'd  and  brought  nigh  to 
%.  Since  thou  our  wretched,  lost  j 
In  mercy  didst  commiserate,  (estate ; 
And  feeble  flesh  and  blood  assume,1 
To  save  us  from  the  wrath  to  come  : 
3.  We  are,  if  we  in  thee  believe, 
And  from  thy  fulness  grace  receive, 
Made  clean  and  sanctified  by  thee, 
And  serve  thy  name  acceptably, 
■t.   Reneu'd  in  heart,  we're  then  in- 

clinM 
To  live  according  to  thy  mind  : 
Can  we  do  good — with  cheerfulness 
We  do  it,  and  give  thee  the  praise. 
5.  WThatever  honors  thee  our  Lord,! 
What  ii  call'd  virtue  in  thy  word,! 


Is  honest,  lovely,  pure,  and  just, 
By  faith  in  thee  is  then  produc'd. 

6.  Preserve,  O  Lord,  our  garments- 
pure, 

Keep  us  from  every  harm  secure  ; 
Our  members  render  thro'  thy  grace 
Blest  instruments  of  righteousness. 

7.  May  spirit,  soul,  and  body  be 
A  pleasing  sacrifice  to  thee  ; 
Thy  name  we  bear,  our  hearts  thou 

know'st, 
In  thee  alone  we  place  our  trust. 

Z. 

(5G2.)  471.*  t.  11. 

MIGHTY  God,  we  humbly  pray. 
Let  thy  power  so  hear  the  sway. 
That  in  all  things  we  may  show 
That  we  in  thy  likeness  grow. 

2.   Grant  that  all  of  us  may  prove. 
By  obedience,  faith,  and  love 
That  our  hearts  to  thee  are  given, 
That  our  treasure  is  in  heaven. 


160 


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8.  May  it  in  our  walk  be  seen, 
That  we  have  with  Jesus  been, 
That  as  king  o'er  us  he  reigns, 
And  unrivall'd  sway  maintains. 
4.  Then  shall  we  in  every  state, 
Soul  and  body  dedicate 
Unto  him  who  for  us  died, 
Till  with  him  we're  glorified.       /. 

563.  472.*      ,      t.  14. 

HOW  can  a  sinner  hero  below 

Be  pleasing  unto  God  1 
By  his  own  righteousness  7 — O  no  : 

Alone  through  Jesus'  blood. 

2.  When  thro'  his  merits  we  obtain 
The  gift  of  pardoning  grace, 

A  sanctified  heart  we  gain, 
And  walk  in  holiness. 

3.  If  anything  in  us  appears 
Unlike  to  Jesus'  mind, 

To  own  it  with  repenting  tears, 
Ah,  may  we  be  inclin'd. 

4.  A  child  of  God  for  ever  pants    j 
More  like  his  Lord  to  be  ; 

Tho"  with  conviction  still  he  grants,  | 
That  none  is  good  but  He. 

5.  Oft  as  in  spirit  Christ  he  views, 
This  is  his  humble  cry, 

Which  he  continually  renews  : 
"  As  thou  wast,  O  were  I  !" 

6.  "Whate'er  is  carnal,  through  thy 
In  me  be  mortified  ;  (grace 

Thus,  clothed  in  thy  righteousness, 
I  shall  in  thee  abide." 

Louisa  v.  llayii. 


Pardon  in  his  Wood,  and  peace  re* 

ceived  ; 
Hath  not  found  that  holiness 
Which  adorns  a  child  of  grace. 

2.  But  how  happy  is  the  soul  that 
cleaveth, 

To  the  Friend  of  sinners  poor ; 

And  with  humble  confidence  be- 
lievcth, 

My  diseases  he  can  cure  : 

While  with  shame  confessing,  that 
by   nature 

He  throughout  is  a  corrupted  crea- 
ture, 

By  the  blood  of  Christ  applied, 

He  is  cleans'd  and  sanctified. 


474.* 


t.  151. 


(565.) 

WHO  thro'Christ's  blood  remission 

Of  all  his  sins  hath  gain'd, 
And  without  intermission 

With  Jesus  hath  retnain'd  ; 
To  true  sanctification 

Attains  through  Jesus'  grace, 
And  in  his  conversation 

Shows  forth  his  Saviour's  praise. 

2.  Our  pleasure  and  our  duty, 

Though  opposite  before, 
Since  we  have  seen  his  beaut\ , 

Are  join'd  to  part  no  more  ; 
It  is  our  highest  pleasure, 

No  less  than  duty's  call, 
To  love  him  beyond  measure. 

And  serve  him  with  our  all.       z. 


,564.)  473.*  t.  185. 

HE  who  striveth  for  sanctification, 
But  is  unrenew'd  in  heart, 

I'Yeling  yet  u  secret  condemnation. 
Since  with  sin  he  still  takes  part  ; 
He  who  hath  not  yet  in  Christ  be- 
lieved, 


(567.)  475.  t.  585. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  we  implore  thee, 
Let  us.  cleans'd  and  purified. 
Walk  in  grace  arid  truth  before  thee 
And  in  ihee  by  faith  abide  ; 

.ctiiied   :j|: 
Both  in  body  and  in  mind. 


s  A  NOTIFICATION. 


1.  Unto  us  thy  name's  sweet  savour 
Is  an  ointment  poured  forth  ; 
In  thine  eyes  we  have  found  favour, 
Tho'  deprav'd  and  void  of  worth  ; 

And  thy  hanner  :||: 
Over  us  is  love  divine. 

3.  Now  the  conflict  is  decided, 
We  count  all  things  else  but  loss  ; 
What  with  thee  our  hearts  divided 
Now  is  nailed  to  thy  cross  : 

We  will  glory  :J|: 
In  the  wounded  Lamb  of  God. 

4.  We    will    dwell    on    Calvary's 

mountain, 
Where  the  flocks  of  Zion  feed; 
Oft  resort  unto  the  fountain, 
Open'd  when  the  Lord  did  bleed  ; 

Thence  deriving  :H: 
Grace,  and  life,  and  holiness. 

5.  There,  with  trimmed  lamps  we'll 

tarry, 
Till  the  Lord  comes  from  on  high, 
Watch  in  prayer  and  ne'er  be  weary, 
But  await  the  midnight  cry  : 

Haste  to  meet  him,  :||: 
Lo,  the  Bridegroom  draweth  nigh. 

6.  On  that  day  of  consummation 
May  we  sinners  mercy  find, 
Saved  with  complete  salvation, 
And  not  one  be  left  behind; 

As  wise  virgins  :||: 
May  we  then  before  thee  stand. 


16! 

!  he- 


Thinking,  speaking,  acting, 
fore  him, 
Being  to  his  gracious  mind 
Ever  willingly  resign'd. 
2.  May  we  all  be  ever  so  disposed 
In  our  hearts  by  day  and  night. 
As  when,  this  life's  period  being 
closed, 
We  to  him  shall  take  our  flight : 
Or  as  when,  releas'd  from  condem- 
nation, (tion. 
We  receiv'd  the  seal  of  our  salva- 
And  obtained  thro'  his  blood 
Happiness  and  peace  with  God. 
z. 


477. ~ 


t.  102. 


(568.)  476.*         t.  185. 

UMrniT  ..-        ,      ,,  ,     n,.,  Preserve  me  in  thv  sacred  love 

\V   TH  new  lite  endow  d  by  Christ!  A  „  •  -•       M-  t- 

0  J  As  well  in  loy  as  in  affliction  . 


(571.) 

CHRIST    crucified,   my    soul    by 

faith 
WTith  thee  desires  to  be  united  ; 
For,  as  the  purchase  of  thy  death 
To  thy  communion  I'm  invited  : 
O   hear   my   petition,  and  let   me 

with  thee  (in  me. 

Be  crucified,  Jesus,  with  all  that's 

2.  O  that  I  might  still  more  enjoy 
The  blessed  fruits  of  all  thy    pas- 
sion : 

Thy  merits  to  my  soul  apply, 
And  let  me  share  thy    great   sal- 
vation : 
O  hear  rny  petition,  &c. 

3.  Let  me  in  all  things  conqueror 
prove, 

Deliver  me  from  sin's  infection  ; 


our  Saviour, 
May  we  to  the  world  be  dead  ; 
That  great  prize  to  gain  be  our  en- 
deavour, 
Purchas'd  when  for  us  he  bled  : 
Bv    his   love   constrain'd  may  we 
adore  him, 

13 


in  joy  as 
O  hear  my  petition,  &c. 

.7.  C.  - 

(572.)  478.*         r  185 

TO  the  soul  that  seeks  him  Christ 

is  gracious  ; 
They  who  wait,  ne'er  wait  in  vain, 


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But  experience  him  a  God  propi- 
He  the  feeble  doth  sustain  :  (tious  ; 
Hungry  souls  he  on  rich  pastures 

feedeth,  (leadeth, 

Those  who  thirst,  to  living  waters 
Hears  the  needy  sinner's  cry, 
And  to  help  and  save  is  nigh. 
2.  Hath  he  join'd  us  to  the  church, 

his  body, 
O  may  we  in  him  abide ;     (ready, 
As  wise  virgins  be  to   meet  him 
Be  our  lamps  with  oil  supplied : 
Looking  unto  him  for  preservation, 
May    we   shielded   be   from    each 

temptation, 
And  unto  the  end  endure, 
Making  our  election  sure. 

479.  t.  14. 

OH  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 

2.  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive, 
My  dear  Redeemer's  throne;  (meek, 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone  :  (speak, 

3.  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite 
Believing,  true,  and  clean,  (heart, 
Which  neither  death  nor  life  can 

part 
From  him  that  dwells  within  : — 

4.  A   heart  in  every  thought  re- 

new'd, 
And  fill'd  with  love  divine; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and 
A  copy,  Lord,  oi  thine.  (good, 

5.  Thy  nature,  edacious  Lord,  im- 
Coiue  quickly  from  above  :  (part ; 
Write    thy    new    name   up»n    my 

heart, 
Thy  hcw,  best  name  of  love. 

C   Wesley. 


(573.)  180  i.-fi 

HALLELUJAH,  praise  be  given 

Unto  Jesus,  who  for  us 
Left  his  glorious  throne  in  heaven. 

And  was  offer'd  on  the  cross ; 
That  his  sufferings  :|j: 
Might  retrieve  our  dreadful  loss. 
2.  We  behold  in  him  our  brother. 

Unto  us  by  blood  allied  :  (other. 
He's    our   strength,  we    need    no 

For  our  wants  he  will  provide  : 
Soul  and  body  :|: 
May  through  him  be  sanctified. 

(574.)  481.  t.  183 

SHOULD  our  minds,  to  earthly 
objects  cleaving, 
Of  the  mark  forgetful  prove  I 
God  forbid  !  all  worldly  trifles  leav- 
ing, 
Let  us  fix  our  thoughts  above. 
Have  with  Christ  in  heaven  our 
conversation,  (tion, 

Keep  in  view  our  blessed  destina- 
As  redeem'd  from  this  world's 

thrall, 
To  pursue  our  heavenly  call. 

2.  Let  us   watch    and    pray,  and 

never  slumber, 
Lest  the  foe  approach  unset'u. 
Cast  away  whate'er  would  us  en- 
cumber : 
Fear  to  touch  the  thing  unclean: 
Lest,  escaped  from  the  world's  pol- 
lution, (sion  : 
We  again  give  way  to  sin's  delu- 
Ah,  'twould  cause  us   pungent 

pain 
Christ  to  crucify  again. 

3.  God  be  prais'd,  tho'  in  ourseUes 

defiled, 
Tho'  sin  cleaveth  to  us  still 


SANCTIFICATION. 


By    the   tempter  we  need  not  be 
If  to  Jesus  we  appeal ;      (foiled, 

Yet  our  Lord  a  faithful  heart  de- 
mandeth :  (tendeth 

Happy,  who  with  listening  ear  at- 
To  the  Spirit's  warning  voice, 
Nor  his  chastening  doth  despise. 

(577.)  482.  t.  79. 

DEAR  Lord,  my  soul  desireth, 
In  all  thy  word  requireth, 
By  works  to  adorn  thy  grace  : 
O  may  my  conversation 
Display  on  each  occasion 
That  holy  mind  which  in  thee  was. 


t,  79. 


(578.) 


483.* 


t.  68. 


WHILE  we  take  our  seat 

At  the  Master's  feet, 
Urg'd  by  love,  we  in  our  measure 
His  commandments  keep  with  plea- 
Doth  he  strength  bestow,  (sure  ; 
We  can  all  things  do. 

(579.)  484.  t.  14. 

BESPRINKLE  with  thy  blood  my 
heart, 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  God; 
And  take  away  whate'er  thy  grace 

Hath  hitherto  withstood. 

2.  Earthly  aiVections  mortify, 
And  carnal  nature's  strife  ; 

O  may  I  henceforth  only  thirst 
For  thee,  the  well  of  life. 

3.  Waters   of  life    hence    may    I 

draw, 
And  never  more  depart : 
My  ardent  longing  is,  O  Lord, 
Fii  at  this  spring  my  heart. 

4.  Ala**,  with  shame  I  own  that  oft 
I've  turned  away  from  thee  : 

()  let  thy  work,  renew'd  to-day, 
Remain  eternally.         j.  iiutton. 


(580.)  485*.* 

JESUS,  thyself  to  us  reveal, 
Grant  that  we  may  not  only  feel 
Some  drawings  of  thy  grace, 
But  in  communion  with  thee  live, 
And  daily  from  thy  death  derive 
The  needful  strength  to  run  our 
race. 

2.  O  let  us  always  think  thee  near, 
Near  unto  us  as  is  the  air 
Which  constantly  we  breathe  : 
Thus  will  from  all  we  think  or  do 
To  thee  unfeigned  praises  flow  ; 
For  thine  we  are  in  life  and  death. 

3.  Jesus,  thou  fain    wouldst   have 

us  be  (thee ; 

In  all  things  more  conform'd  to 
We're  fill'd  with  conscious  shame, 
And  thank  thee  for   thy  care  and 

love ;  (prove, 

Thy    patience,    which    we    richly 

Our  heart-felt  gratitude  doth  claim 

Joh.  de  Watteville 

486.  t.  11. 

LORD,  I  look  for  grace  to  thee  ; 
Meek  and  humble  may  I  be, 
Pride  and  anger  put  away, 
Love  for  injuries  repay. 

2.  May  I  hate  a  lying  tongue. 
Never  seek  another's  wrong. 
From  all  paths  of  fraud  abstain, 
And  abhor  unlawful  gain. 

3.  Jjord,  each  evil  temper  cure. 
Banish  every  thought  impure, 
Cleanse  my  heart,  my  sins  fonjrive  ; 
Teach  me  to  thy  praise  to  live. 

582.  4-7.  t.M 

JESUS,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
iMay  we  all  instructed  be  ; 
Sanctify  us  by  the  merit 
Of  thy  bUtt'd  humanity. 


164 


SANCTIFICATION. 


2.  Giant  that  we   may    love   thee 

truly ;  (sway, 

Lord,   our    thoughts    and    actions 
And  to  every  heart  more  fully 
Thy  atoning  power  display. 

3.  Lead  us  so  that  we  may  honour!  (586.) 


Once  lost  it  was,  hut  is  restor'd 

By  thy  humanity  ; 
Under  thy  shadow,  Son  of  Man, 

'Tis  good  a  man  to  he. 

Gregor. 

490.  t.  586. 


Thee,  the  Lord  our  righteousness  I  HQW  cou,d  j  b(?ar  tQ  bg  ker 

And  bring  fruit  to  thee,  the  donor       nf  .   -  ,  -    .,  K„m.«;*J 


bring 
Of  all  gospel-truth  and  grace. 


Of  sinful,  frail  humanity, 
1  Had  not  the  world's  almighty  Maker 

Become  a  sinless  man  for  me  ! 
But  since  my  God  assum'd  my  na- 
ture, 
I  gladly  am  a  human  creature  ; 
For  such  his  mercies  are, 
He  takes  a  tender  share 

In  all  I  bear.  Nyberjr 

491.*        T.228 


z.. 
488.  t.  14.| 

OH  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my 

To  keep  his  statutes  still !  (ways, 
Oh  that  my  God  would  grant  me 

To  know  and  do  his  will !  (grace 
2.  O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 

Nor  act  the  liar's  part 
:-$.  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes; 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 

Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4.  <  Jrder  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 
And  make  my  heart  sincere;        Might,    dear     Saviour, — our     be- 

Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord,    j  Thro'  thy  blessing,    (haviour, 

But  keep  my  conscience  clear.   ;  Always  be  to  thee  well-pleasing. 

5.  My  soul  has  gone  too  far  astray.  z 
My  feet  too  often  slip,                   ;(589.)              492.*              T.  79. 

Yet  I  have  not  forgot  thy  way  ;       TH y  laWj  q  Lordj  be  my  delight . 

Restore  thy  wandering  sheep.  My  gracious  King,  thy  statutes 
«.  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  com-       In  my  untoward  heart :     (write 

'Tis  a  delightful  road ;  (mands,  Thy  power  divine  afford  me  grace 
Nor    let    my    head,    or    heart,  orj  To  love  thee,  and  to  walk  thy  ways. 

Offend  against  my  God.  (handsj  And  never  from  thee  to  depart. 

Wtttfc  0,    Vrnnhl 


(588.) 

O  JESUS,  were  we  thro'  thy  grace 
In  all  respects  form'd  to  thy  praise, 
Like  thee  in  thought  and  action  ; 
Did  we  but  wake  and  sleep  to  thee, 
Bear  pain  and  sickness  patiently, 
Trusting  in  thy  direction  : 
Where'er — we  are, 


(585.)  189.*         t.  590. 

O  THOU,  whose  human  life  for  us 

Did  happiness  obtain  ; 
Thou  who,  expiring  on  the  cross, 

God's  image  didst  regain  ; 


(590.)  493.  t.  14. 

I  ASK  not  honour,  pomp,  or  pr.iise- 
By  worldly  men  estceniM  ; 

I  wish  from  sin's  deceitful  w.»\* 
To  feel  my  soul  redeem''!. 


HUMILITY,  AND  GROWTH  IN  GRACE 

2.  I  wish  as  faithful  Christians  do,  (591.)  494. 


Dear  Lord,  to  live  to  thee 

And   by    my  words   and   walk   to 

That  thou  hast  died  for  me. (show, 

3.  O  grant  me,  thro'  thy   precious 

blood, 
Thy  gospel  thus  to  grace  : 
Renew  my  heart,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
Thus  shall  my  works  thee  praise. 

4.  Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye, 
O  God,  my  conscience  make ; 

Arouse  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  me  still  awake. 

J.  Cennick. 


165 
114 
GOD,  who  art  love,  the  same  both 

now  and  ever, 
Lift  up,  we  pray,  on  us  thy  coun- 
tenance, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  thy  peace  divine 

dispense, 
And   give   us   richly  to  enjoy  thy 

favour ; 
On    us    thy    sactifying   grace   be- 
stow, 
That  in  thy  love  and  knowledge  we 
may  grow. 


XXVII. 


HUMILITY,  SIMPLICITY,  AND  GROWTH 
GRACE. 


[H 


(593.) 


495.* 


t.  151. 


GENTLE  is  the  coercion 

Of  Jesus'  power  and  love  ; 
Without  it  my  exertion 

Must  unavailing  prove  : 
Humble  in  heart  and  broken, 

To  Christ  for  strength  I  flee  ; 
"  My  grace,"  himself  hath  spoken, 

••  Sufficient  is  for  thee." 
'2.  If  ask'd  :  "  hast  thou  already 

In  grace  such  progress  made, 
As  with  steps  firm  and  steady 

The  appointed  path  to  tread  ?" 
I  own  :  M  I'm  weak  and  feeble, 

Alone  I  cannot  stand  ; 
Ti>  Christ  who  makes  me  stable, 

And  holds  me  by  the  hand." 
3.  Is  good  in  contemplation, 

I  on  my  Saviour  call, 
Who  gave  the  intimation, 

And  worketh  all  in  all ; 


The  wish'd-for  good  effected, 
His  gracious  help  I  own, 

Who  hath  the  work  directed  : 
The  praise  be  his  alone. 

(594.)  496.*  r.  83 

WOULD  we  inward  peace  enjoy, 
We  must  first  be  poor  in  spirit, 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  lie, 
Trusting  only  in  his  merit ; 
Then  our  kind  and  loving  Lord 
Will  to  us  his  strength  afford. 

2.  None  from  God  so  distant  are. 
None  so  sinful,  none  so  wretched. 
But  they  may  his  mercy  share, 
For  his  arms  are  still  out-stretched: 
Yet  we  must,  when  we  apply, 
On  his  grace  alone  rely. 

3.  In  this  humble,  happy  frame, 
And  from  grace  to  grace  proceeding. 
We  press  forward  in  his  name, 


166 


HUMILITY,  AND 


A  nd  have  cause  to  bless  his  leading ; 
Gladden'd  by  his  looks  of  grace, 
We  run  our  appointed  race. 

(596.)  497.  t.  590. 

0  LORD,    the   contrite    sinner's 

friend, 

Most  wretched  should  I  be, 
Did  I  not  know  thy  precious  blood 

Was  shed  for  worthless  me : 
Nought  could  console  me  in  dis- 

Or  give  my  soul  relief;      (tress, 
When  troubles  seize  my  anxious 
breast, 

Nought  could  appease  my  grief. 
2.  O  give  me,  Jesus,  give  me  still 

My  poverty  to  know  ; 
Increase  my  faith,  may  I  in  grace 

And  in  thy  knowledge  grow : 
More  clearly  to  me  manifest 

The  mystery  of  thy  cross  ; 
And  for  this  precious  pearl  may  I 

Count  all  things  else  but  dross. 
M.  Taylor. 

(598.)  498.*  t.22. 

MY  Saviour,  that  I  without  thee 
Can  nothing  do,  rejoices  me  : 
For  all  thy  grace  thou  dost  bestow, 

1  fain  my  gratitude  would  show. 

2.  Tho'  weak  and  poor,  I  am  thine 

own  ; 
All  praise  is  due  to  thee  alone, 
That  thou,  when  humbly  I  appear 
'Fore  thee,  in  mercy  drawest  near 

3.  When  pride  would  stir  within 

my  breast, 
I  find  no  happiness  nor  rest ; 
But,  walking  in  humility,      (thee. 
Have    perfect    peace    and    joy    in 

4.  O  keep  me  contrite,  low,  and 

poor ; 
Thus  shall  I  praise  thee  evermore  : 


Myself  thrice  blessed  I  can  call, 
When  I  am  nought  and  thou  my 
All.  a.  Nitschman. 

(599.)  499.*  t.  14. 

NONE  God  the  Father's  favour 
share, 

Or  heaven's  kingdom  win 
But  those  who  little  children  are, 

And  as  such  enter  in. 

2.  The  high  and  mighty  ones  the 

Lord 
Doth  from  their  seats  put  down  ; 
But  to  the  poor  doth  grace  afford, 
And  them  with  blessings  crown. 

3.  O  may  I  with  submissiveness, 
Dear  Lord,  be  taught  by  thee  ; 

To    thee    obedience    show    thro* 
grace, 
And  learn  humility. 

4.  Jesus,  I  humbly  thee  implore. 
Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light, 

That  he  may  teach  me  evermore. 
And  guide  my  steps  aright. 

5.  A  lowly  mind  impart  to  me, 
According  to  my  prayer  ; 

Since  those  who  know  their  poverty. 
To  the  Most  High  are  near. 

6.  Thou,  who  in  heaven  artador'd. 
Dost  with  the  contrite  dwell, 

Revive  the  humble  by  thy  word. 
The  broken-hearted  heal. 

7.  Therefore,  my  soul,  delight  no 

more 
In  this  world's  vanity  : 
Look  forward  ;  Jesus  hath  in  store 
Unfading  joys  for  thee. 

8.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  O  may  I  grow 
In  knowledge  and  in  grace; 

Grant  that  in  me,  while  here  below, 
Thy  likeness  all  may  trace. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE. 


Ifi? 


500.  t.  11. 

LORD,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart, 
Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 
I  shall  as  my  Master  be, 
Clothed  with  humility  ; — 

2.  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
ChangM  into  a  little  child  ; 
Pleas'd  with  all  the  Lord  provides, 
Wean'd  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3.  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee, 
Every  evil  let  me  flee ; 
Nothing  want  beneath,  above; 
Happy  in  thy  precious  love. 

4.  Oh  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  Christ  combin'd  ! 
Him  let  Israel  still  adore  ; 
Trust  him,  praise  him  evermore. 

Mtulan's  Collection. 

(601.)  501.*  t.  14. 

HAPPY  the  man  whose  highest 
Is  Christ  invariably  ;  (good 

He  shows  his  love  and  gratitude 

By  true  humility. 
%.  In  weakness,  power  divine    he 
gains, 
He  dwells  in  peace  and  rest ; 
And  owns  with  filial  confidence  : 

H  Lord,  what  thou  dost  is  be§t ; — 

}    "For   thou   art    gracious,  wise, 

and  good, 

Thou  know'st  how  help  to  afford. 

Thr  time  when    it   shouid   be  be- 

Thv  goodness  be  ador'd."(stow?d: 

z. 

502.  t.  205. 

LORD.  I  feel  a  carnal  mind, 
That  doth  hang  about  me  still, 
Vainly  tho'  I  strive  to  bind 
Mine  own  proud,  rebellious  will  ; 
Does  not  haughtiness  of  heart 
Separate  my  God  and  me  1 


Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

2.  Fain  would  I  my  Lord   pursue. 
Would  be  all  my  Saviour  taught. 
Do  as  Jesus  bids  me  do. 

Fain  would  think  as  Jesus  thought: 
But   'tis    thou    must   chance    my 
heart,  (thee ; 

This   good    gift   must   come   fine*) 
Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

3.  Lord,  I  cannot,  must  not  re  b< 
Till  I  all  thy  mind  obtain, 
Chase  presumption  from  my  breast 
And  thy  heavenly  mildness  gain 
Give  me,  Lord,  thy  gentle  heart  ; 
Lowliness  my  portion  be  ; 
Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

4.  Let  thy  cross  my  will  control. 
And  conform  me  to  my  guide  ; 
In  thy  image  mould  my  soul, 
Crucify  my  sinful  pride : 

Give  me,  Lord,  a  contrite  heart. 
Ever  looking  up  to  thee  ; 
Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

Topi  adv.  (ad.) 

(602.)  503.*        t.  141 

GO,  ye  flattering  visions, 

Honours,  wealth,  and  lusts  : 
He  who,  lowly-minded, 

In  our  Saviour  trusts, 
Rich  in  grace,  is  Messed, 

Freed  from  anxious  care  , 
For  the  poor  in  spirit 

Heaven's  kingdom  share. 

I 


(603.) 


5(>4.' 


t.  16. 


WHEN  simplicity  we  cherish, 
Then  the  topi  is  full  of  light; 


163 


HUMILITY,  AND 


But  that  light  will  quickly  vanish, 
When  of  Jesus  we  lose  sight. 

2.  He  who  nought  but  Christ  de- 

sireth, 
He  whom  nothing  else  can  cheer, 
But  the  joy  which  he  inspireth, 
Lending  to  his  voice  an  ear; — 

3.  Who  sincerely  loveth  Jesus, 
And  upon  his  grace  depends ; 
Who  hut  willeth  what  him  pleases, 
Simply  following  his  commands  ; 

4.  Who  to  Jesus  humbly  cleaveth, 
Pays  obedience  to  his  word, 
Yea,  in  closest  union  liveth 
With  our  Saviour,  Head,  and  Lord: 

5.  WTho  in  Jesus  Christ  abideth, 
And  from  self-dependence  free, 
In  nought  else  but  him  confideth  : 
Walks  in  true  simplicity  : 

6.  He  who  is  by  Christ  directed, 
Trusting  the  good  Shepherd's  care, 
From  all  harm  will  be  protected, 
And  no  danger  needs  to  fear. 

Sj.angenberg. 


505.* 


t.  184. 


(604.) 

O  BLEST  condition,  happy  living 
Which  true  simplicity  imparts, 
When   we   to  God   ourselves  are 
giving,  (hearts : 

And   Jesus'   mind    rules    in    our 
This  lays  our  souls  in  deep  prostra- 
tion, 
And    fervent    prayer    before    the 

throne, 
Casts  down  each  vain  imagination, 
Till  every  thought  is  Christ's  alone. 
2.  That  which  is  by  the  world  es- 
teemed, 
A  single  mind  counts  vanity  ; 
What's  innocence  by  others  deemed, 
Is  shunn'd  by  true  simplicity  : 


Because  the  love  to  things  terres- 
trial 
We  must  deny  thro'  Jesus'  grace, 
And,  to  obtain  the  prize  celestial, 
Cast  offwhate'er  impedes  our  race. 

3.  The  simple  heart  no  care  per- 
plexes, 

That  robs  the  world  of  all  content ; 
Envy  nor  strife  his  spirit  vexes, 
Who  lives  in  that  calm  element; 
He  cherishes  his  hidden  treasure, 
Unruffled  by  the  worldling's  spite : 
If  others  ask  to  share  this  pleasure, 
Simplicity  tastes  true  delight. 

4.  O  Jesus,  God  of  my  salvation, 
Thy  single  mind  impart  to  me  ; 
Root  out  the  world's  infatuation. 
However  keen  the  pain  may  be : 
Thrice  happy  they  who  tread  un- 
wearied 

The  path  of  true  simplicity  ; 
They  as  wise  virgins  are  prepared 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom  cheerfully. 
G.  Arnold. 

(605.)  506.*  t.  22. 

MEEK,  patient  Lamb  of  God,  im- 
part (heart ; 
Thy  meekness  to  my  stubborn 
Grant  me  to  keep  thee  full  in  view. 
And  thy  example  to  pursue. 

2.  Thy  blood  preserve  my  garments 

clean 
From  every  spot  and  stain  of  sin 
As  a  wise  virgin,  to  prepare 
For  meeting  thee,  be  all  my  care. 

3.  Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind. 
To  every  hurtful  fancy  blind  ; 
Thy  meekness,  true  sincerity, 
And  needful  wisdom  grant  to  me. 

4.  Thou    holy,   spotless    Lamb  of 

God,  (abode; 

My   worthless    heart    make    thine 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE. 


169 


0  may  I  in  thine  image  grow, 
And  honour  thee  in  all  I  do. 


(606.) 


507.     t.  106  or  90. 


Nor  fear,  nor  interest  ever 
Cause  me  to  turn  aside, 

Or  my  connexion  sever 
With  thy  redeemed  bride. 

510.- 


(012.) 


T. 


22 


A  SINGLE  mind  to  me  impart ; 

Lord,  may  I  sordid  lucre  flee, 

Nor  set  on  earthly  gain  my  heart,  CHRIST  is  the  Vine,  we  branches 

Hate  avarice  as  idolatry;  are; 

Fix  my  desires  on  things  above,      Without  him  we  no  fruit  can  bear: 


Rich  in  possession  of  thy  love 

2.  Let  neither  honours,  pomp,  nor 

pride. 
Nor  this  world's  gaudy  vanity, 
Which  draw   the  soul  from   thee 

aside. 
Beguile  me  from  simplicity  ; 
M  iy  this  my  highest  honour  be, 
To  be  esteemed,  Lord,  by  thee. 
9.  Screen  me  in   each  unguarded  (613.) 


For  of  ourselves  we  cannot  grow, 
He   must  both  power  and  life  be- 
stow. 
2.  Lord,  thou  hast  chosen  us,  that 
we  (thee : 

Should  bear  well-pleasing  fruit  to 
O  make  us  fruitful  to  thy  praise  ; 
Preserve  us  all  from  barrenness. 

J.  Nitschm&n. 


hour. 


511. 


T.  11. 


•  JESUS,  who  for  me  hast  died, 


Lor*,  under  thy  protecting  care  ;    Jf°"?  wuu  "  ™  """  U1 


Set  me,  Lord,  unto  thy  praise  ; 


Preserve     me     from     seduction's 

t      *a    i,'  i     .  i  .     I  WTater  me  with  showers  of  grace. 

Lest  fleshly  lusts  my  soul  ensnare  :  5 

May  I  to  avarice,  lust,  and  pride      &  Make  my  heart  a  garden  fair. 

Say,  "Christ  destroy'd  you  when1  Which   such    pleasant  fruit   may 

he  died."  ^s  affords  true  joy  to  thee     (bear. 

//jaa  n  r-Ao  *  ip-  lAndthv  Father  constantly. 

(009.)         508. *  r.  lbi.L  *    t         ,     ,       .  . 

l.~      '  ,  .    .  ^     .         1 3.  In  thy  garden  here  below 

TO  belong  to  Christ  our  saviour, ;  Water  me  that  T  may  grow  . 
Christian,  what  doth  this  imply  1    j  When  a„  gracc  t0  me  is  giv>n 

|  Then  transplant  me  into  heaven. 
Hammond 


Constantly  to  seek  his  favour, 
Ever  watching  faithfully  ; 
To  implore  his  kind  direction 
Day  by  day  in  all  we  do  ; 
To  confide  in  his  protection, 
Freed  from  every  earthly  view 


(614.)         512.*  T.16T. 

AS  the  branches  are  connected 

[With  the  vine,  ev'n  so  thro'  gracc 

v..  A  close  union  is  effected 

(610.)  509.*  T   151  j'Twixt  the  Lord  our  rightcousnrs- 

a  Miner  *u-      '  "  1 1»         c'  And  helievprs5  who,  though  feeble, 

AMIDSr  this  world  sprofanri.es>  Lift  ;md  er  from  him  deriv6j 

May  I  thy  truth  confess;  And  thcn.hv  are  renderM  aWCj 

In  primitive  way  and  plainness,       Bearing  tVuit.  to   grow  and  thrive. 

Thy  servant  be  thro   grace  : 


170 


PATIENCE,  AND 


(015.)  513.*  t.  10. 

WOULD  we  by  our  behaviour 
Show  that  we  love  our  Saviour ; 
He  only  can  instruct  us, 
And  in  the  way  conduct  us. 
2.  Thro'  his  atonement's  powers 
O  may  we  bloom  like  flowers, 
And  by  his  grace  and  blessing 
Bear  fruit  to  him  well-pleasing. 

Gregor. 

(016.)  514.*         t.  185. 

IN  thy  love  and  knowledge,  gra- 
cious Saviour, 
May  we  more  and  more  abound  ; 
Thy  complete  atonement  shall  for 

ever 
Of  our  doctrine  be  the  ground  : 
Grant  that  all  may,  in  thy  word 
believing,  (cleaving, 

And  to  thee,  the  Vine,  as  branches 
Thro'  thy  Father's  nursing  care 
Fruit  unto  thy  honour  bear.         z. 

(617.)  515.*  t.  4. 

LORD  Jesus,  be  near, 
Thou  seest  us  here  ; 


Unite  us  in  heart : 
Dear  Lord,  come  and  bless  us,  our 
Brother  thou  art. 

2.  Soon  make  us  to  be 
Well-pleasing  to  thee ; 
'Tis  time  and  'tis  right 

To   bring  forth  some  fruit  which 
may  yield  thee  delight. 

3.  From  this  very  day 
We  will  not  delay 
To  follow  the  Lamb, 

To  serve  him  with  gladness,  and 
honour  his  name.  z. 

(619.)  516.  t.  228. 

BE  this  our  happy  destiny, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  be  one  with  thee  ; 
Grant,  thro'  thy  Spirit's  leading, 
That  we  may  gain  yet  firmer  root 
In  thee,  and  bear  abundant  fruit, 
From  grace  to  grace  proceeding  : 
From  thee — daily 
Strength  receiving, — to  thee  cleav- 
ing, 
Blessed  Jesus; 

Thus    we    shall    show    forth    thy 
praises. 


XXVIII. 


PATIENCE  UNDER  AFFLICTION,  AND  CONFI- 
DENCE IN  GOD. 


517. 


T.  14. 


(620.) 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform ; 

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

2.  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs. 

And  works  his  sovereign  will. 


3.  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage 

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

4.  Judge  not  the   Lord   by  feeble 

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


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


171 


5.  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  every  hour  : 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  llower. 

6.  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 

God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

Cowper. 

(621.)  518.  t.  22. 

DESPONDING  soul,  thou  need'st 
not  fear,  (hear ; 

Since  God  thy  every  prayer  doth 
In  his  own  time  he'll  surely  grant, 
As  he  thinks  fit,  what  thou  dost 

want; — 
2.  For  he   thy   case    doth  under- 
stand ; 
Himself  will    take    thy    cause   in 

hand  : 
The  scale  will  turn,  and  thou  shalt 
Asham'd  of  thy  anxiety.  (be 

;  (622.)  519.*         t.  151. 

Is  God  my  strong  Salvation, 

No  enemy  I  fear; 
He  hears  my  supplication, 

Dispelling  all  my  care  : 
If  he,  my  Head  and  Master, 

Defend  me  from  above, 
What  pain  or  what  disaster 

Can  part  me  from  his  love  1 

2.  Of  this  I  am  persuaded  ; 
With  joy  I  can  declare. 

His  love  to  me  ne'er  faded, 
He  listens  to  my  prayer  ; 

He  aid  to  me  dispenses, 

He  stands  at  my  right  hand; 

Yea,  when  a  storm  advances, 
'Tis  calm  at  his  command. 

3.  The  ground  of  my  profession 
Is  Jesus  and  his  blood ; 


He  gives  me  the  possession 

Of  everlasting  good  : 
Myself  and  whatsoever 

Is  mine  I  cannot  trust ; 
The  gifts  of  Christ  my  Saviour 

Remain  my  only  boast. 

4.  His  Spirit  is  the  sovereign 
Possessor  of  my  heart ; 

There  he  alone  shall  govern, 
And  slavish  fear  depart: 

He  gives  his  benediction, 
Yea,  helpeth  me  to  cry 

Abba,  when  in  affliction, 
With  child-like  fervency. 

5.  His  Spirit  cheers  my  spirit 
With  many  a  precious  word, 

That  I  shall  joy  inherit, 
By  trusting  in  the  Lord  : 

Since  after  tribulation 
All  those  who  Jesus  love, 

Have  that  blest  expectation 
To  live  with  him  above. 

6.  Should  earth  lose  its  foundation, 
He  stands  my  lasting  rock ; 

No  temporal  desolation 

Shall  give  my  love  a  shock  : 

I'll  cleave  to  Christ  my  Saviour, 
No  object,  small  or  great, 

Nor  height,  nor  depth,  shall  ever 
Me  from  him  separate. 

P.  Gerhard. 


520. 


t.  14. 


(023.) 

GOD  is  my  Saviour  and  my  light, 
Why  should  I  be  dismayM  ! 

'Tis  he  defends  my  life  ;  of  whom 
Then  need  I  be  afraid  ? 

2.  Hear  my  requests,  O  Lord,  and 
An  answer  full  of  grace  :     (give 

Thy  face  thou  bidst  me  seek,  and  I 
Reply:  "I'll  seek  thy  face." 

3.  Lord,  do  not  in  displeasure  hide 
Thyself,  nor  me  reject ; 


[72 


PATIENCE,  AND 


The  aid  which  I  have  had  before, 
From  thee  I  still  expect. 

4.  Wait  still  on  God,  my  soul,  from 
All  needful  strength  derive  ;(him 

Tho'  he  delay,  he  will  at  length 
The  fainting  heart  revive. 

((524.)  521.*         t.  159. 

LOOK  up,  my  soul,  to  Christ  thy 

With  a  believing  mind  ;  (joy. 
With  all  the  ills  which  thee  annoy, 

The  way  to  Jesus  find :    (home, 
Here  in  this  world  thou   hast  no 
Nor  lasting  joy ;  to  Jesus  come, 
He  is  the  pearl  of  greatest  price, 

Who  all  thy  wants  supplies. 

2,  Steadfast  in  faith  to  Jesus  cleave, 
His  faithfulness  review, 

And  every  burden  with  him  leave, 
Whose  love  is  daily  new :  (right, 
His  ways  with  thee  are  just  and 
He  puts  thy  enemies  to  flight, 
However  threatening  they  appear  ; 
Take  courage,  he  is  near. 

3.  Thy  closet  enter,  pray,  and  sigh 
To  Jesus  tell  thy  grief; 

His  ear  is  open  to  thy  cry, 

His  hands  to  give  relief:  (grieve, 
Tho'  men  forsake  thee,  hate  and 
Thy  Saviour  thee  will  never  leave, 
His  word  is  pass'd,  he'll  aid  afford  ; 

Rely  upon  the  Lord. 
1.  Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on  high, 

And  leave  this  sordid  earth  ; 
Behold  with  a  believing  eye 

God's  excellence  and  worth  : 
Devote  thy  life,  thy  all  to  him, 
Who  did  thy  soul  from  death  re- 
deem, 
In  love  to  thee  the  cross  endurM, 

And  life  for  thee  procur'd. 
5.  Arise  and  seek  the  things  above  ; 

Let  heaven  be  all  thy  aim, 


Where  Jesus  dwells  in  bliss  and 
love, 

And  earth  and  sin  disclaim  : 
The  world  and  all  its  empty  joy 
His  potent  breath  will  once  destroy; 
Abiding  rest  and  peace  of  mind 

In  Christ  alone  we  find. 


(625.)  522.  t.590. 

SINCE  we  can't  doubt  God's  equal 

Unmeasurably  kind  ;  (love, 

To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 

Be  every  wish  resign'd ;  (good  ; 
Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely 

Nor  less  when  he  denies  ; 
Ev'n   crosses  from    his   sovereign 
hand 

Are  blessings  in  disguise. 
2.  Whate'er  I  ask,  I  surely  know 

And  steadfastly  believe, 
He  will  the  things  desired  bestow. 

Or  else  a  better  give  ; 
To  thee  I  therefore,  Lord,  submit 

My  every  fond  request, 
And  own,  adoring  at  thy  feet, 

Thy  will  is  always  best. 

Bishop  Kenn. 


(626.) 


523. 


t.  205. 


IF  to  Jesus  for  relief 
My  poor  soul  hath  fled  by   prayer, 
Why  should  I  give  way  to  grief, 
Or  to  heart-consuming  care : 
Are  not  all  things  in  his  hand, 
Has  he  not  the  promise  pass'd  ? 
Will  he  then  regardless  stand, 
Will  he  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 
2.   While  I  know,  his  providence 
Still  dbposeth  each  event, 
Shall  I  judge  by  feeble  sense. 
Shall  I  yield  to  discontent  7 
If  he  worms  and  sparrows  feed, 
Clothe  the  grass  in  rich  array  : 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


Can  he  see  a  child  in  need, 
From  me  turn  his  eye  away  1 
3.  When  his  name  was  quite  un- 
known. 
And  while  sin  my  life  employ'd, 
Then  he  wateh'd  me  as  his  own, 
Or  I  must  have  been  destroy'd  : 
Now  his  mercy-seat  I  know, 
Now  by  grace  I'm  reconciled ; 
Would  he  spare  me  while  a  foe, 
Now  to  leave  me  when  a  child  1 

1.  If  he  all  my  wants  supplied, 
When  I  still  disdain'd  to  pray  ; 
Now  his  Spirit  is  my  guide, 
How  can  Jesus  answer  nay  ! 
If  he  would  not  give  me  up, 
When  my  soul  against  him  fought 
Will  he  disappoint  the  hope, 
Which  himself  in  me  hath  wrought! 
5.  If  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 
Me  to  bring  to  his  bless'd  fold; 
Can  I  think,  that  meaner  good 
He  will  e'er  from  me  withhold ! 
Vain  is  Satan's  each  device, 
Here  my  hope  rests  well  assur'd  : 
In  that  great  redemption-price 
I  now  see  the  whole  secur'd. 

J.  Newton,  (ad.) 

(027.)  524.  t.  22 

WHO  can  condemn,  since  Christ 

hath  died  ! 
I  by  his  blood  am  justified  : 
He  ever  lives  to  intercede, 
And  sends  me  help  in  time  of  need. 

2.  What  can  from  Christ  me  sepa- 
Shall  trials  howsoever  great,  (rate  ! 
Shall  tribulation  or  distress, 
Shall  peril,  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 

3.  O  no,  I  shall  in  all  things  prove 
Conqueror  thro'   him  who  me  did 

love  ; 


My  Lord  obtain 'd  the  victory. 
Sufficient  is  his  grace  for  me. 
4.  O  love  unbounded  !  refuge  sure  ! 
My  helpless  soul  now  lives  secure : 
Long  as  in  thee,  O  Lord,  I  trust, 
I  know  I  never  shall  be  lost. 
M.  '!" 

(628.)  525.  T.590. 

NO  more  with  trembling  heart   I 

A  multitude  of  things,  (try 

Still  wishing  to  fiud  out  the  source 

From  whence  salvation  springs  : 
My  anchor's  cast,  cast  on  a  ground. 

Where  I  shall  ever  rest 
From  all  the  labour  of  my  thoughts. 

And  workings  of  my  breast. 
2.  What  is  my  anchor?  if  you  ask: 

"  A  hungry,  helpless  mind, 
Diving,  with  misery  for  its  weight, 

Till  firmest  grace  i    find:' 
What  is  my  ground  ?  "  'Tis  Jesus 
Christ, 

Whom  faithless  eyes  pass  o'er; 
Yet  here  all  sinners  anchor  may. 

And  ne'er  be  shaken  more." 

J.  Gami'f.M 

52(5. 


t.  14. 
e,  when    guilt  is 


(629.) 

HOW   happy 
gone  ; 

This  alters  our  whole  frame  : 
The  same  occasions  still  come  on. 

But  we  are  not  the  same. 
'2.  The  load  which  caus'd  us  anx- 
ious care, 

No  more  can  weigh  us  down  . 
For  Christ    the    burden    helps   to 

We  bear  it  not  alone.  (bear. 

3.    While  we  at  honest  labour  toil, 

Our  hearts  may  hr  at  ease  ; 
For  if  our  Saviour  on  us  smile. 

In  trouble  we  have  peace. 


174  PATIENCE,  AND 

4.  Sick  outwardly  or  in  distress 
We  may  be,  'tis  confess'd; 

But  the  believer  ne'ertheless 
In  trials  finds  he's  bless'd. 

5.  Have  we  thro'  dangerous  paths 

to  rove, 
The  shades  of  death  to  pass  ; 
Our  shield  eternal  is  his  love, 
Our  light  his  glorious  face. 

6.  O  Lord,  we  can  rely  on  thee, 
We  bless  thy  secret  hand  ; 

Thou  between  us  and  misery 
Of  every  kind  dost  stand. 


527. 


t.  22. 


(630.) 

WHEN  by  adversity  I'm  tried, 
In  God,  my  rock,  I  will  confide ; 
'Midst  trials,  whatsoe'er  they  be, 
Rely  on  his  fidelity. 

2.  I'll  trust  my  great    physician's 

skill, 
Kesign'd  obey  his  blessed  will ;  (fit, 
For  each  disease  he  knows  what's 
He's  wise  and  good,  and  I  submit. 

3.  Altho'  his  medicine   cause   me 

smart, 
And  wound  me   in  the  tenderest 
It  is  with  a  design  to  cure;    (part, 
I  must  and  will  his  touch  endure. 
\,  Lord   Jesus   Christ,   afford    me 

grace, 
In  every  trial  thee  to  praise ; 
O  let  thy  sacred  will  be  mine, 
To  thee  myself  I  now  resign. 


2.  O  grant  me  to  desire  the  pain 
That  comes  in  kindness  down, 

More  than  the  world's   supremest 
Succeeded  by  a  frown.       (gain, 

3.  Then,  though   thou   bend    my 
spirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see  ;       (blow, 
The   very   hand    that    strikes    the 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 

ESdmefton. 

529.  t.  205. 


528. 


t.  14. 


O  THOU,  whose  mercy  guides  my 
way. 

Though  now  it  seem  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 

There  is  no  mercy  here. 


'TIS  my  happiness  below, 
Not  to  live  without  the  cross ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss : 
Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 
But,  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all, 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2.  God  in  Israel  sows  the  seeds 
Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil;  (weeds, 
These   spring  up,  and  choke   the 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the 

soil : 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 
Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer  ; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, 
Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3.  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 
No  correction  by  the  way, 
Might  I  not  with  reason  fear, 
I  should  prove  a  cast-away  ? 
Worldlings  may  escape  the  rod, 
Sunk  in  earthly,  vain  delight ; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God 
Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might. 

Cowper. 


:>:;<>. 


t.  lm. 


'MIDST  stormy  days  and  nights  of 

fear, 
My  anxious  soul  on  thee  would  rest: 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


175 


My  Jesus.when  wilt  thou  draw  near 
To  heal  the  sorrows  of  my  breast  ? 
O  Saviour,  till  my  tearful  eye 
Shall  draw  from  thee  the  promis'd 

peace ; 
Until  the  waves  of  misery 
At  thine  almighty  word  shall  cease; 
2.  Till  then,  though  clouds  inclose 

me  round,  (sight; 

And  darkness  hide  thee  from  my 
Mine  ear  shall  listen  for  the  sound 
Of  thy  dear  footsteps  in  the  night ; 
Thus  waiting  till  the  mourn  appear 
When  thou  upon  my  soul  shalt  rise, 
And  with  sweet  words  of  promise 

cheer,  (eyes. 

And  heal  my  wounds,  and  dry  my 

Morton. 


(G31. 


531. 


t.  590. 


WHAT  tremblings  seize  the  trav- 
eller's soul 

Beneath  the  darkening  sky, 
While  awful  thunders  round    him 

And  lightning  flashes  nigh;  (roll, 
Soon  as  the  sun  again  is  view'd 

The  clouds  are  all  dispersM, 
The  face  of  nature  is  renew'd, 

Joys  on  the  pilgrim  burst. 
2.  While  passing  thro'  this  shado  w'd 

To  yonder  blissful  land,     (vale, 
Black  storms  and  tempests  us  assail. 

O'er  which  we've  no  command : 
Unerring  WTisdom  thus  permits 

His  children  to  be  tried  ; 
But  he  that  to  God's  will  submits, 

With  strength  shall  be  supplied. 
:J.   Afflicted  souls,  await  the  end 

Appointed  by  our  God  ; 
From  him  deliverance  shall  descend 

With  great  increase  of  good: 
Whate'er  the  dispensation  be. 

Which  he  to  send  find*  meet, 


His  aim  accomplish'd,each  shall  see 

For  him  it  was  most  fit. 
4.  By  Christ  we're  screen'd  with 
tender  care 

From  vain  and  worldly  noise 
Ye  who  God's  happy  children  art 

Can  in  the  Lord  rejoice, 
And  walk  in  union  with  your  God, 

Who  is  your  nearest  friend, 
Upon  life's  rough  and  dangerous 

In  safety  to  the  end.  (road 

J.  Swertner 

(632.)  532.  t.  107 

HERE,   in    constant,   quick    sue 

cession, 
Bright  and  gloomy  days  are  seen  ; 
Yonder,  without  variation, 
Skies  unclouded  and  serene  : 
Sufferings  here  are  transitory  ; 
Light  are  ev'n  the  most  severe, 
Set  against  the  weight  of  glory. 
Which  awaits  the  conqueror  there. 
2.  Tho'  by  threatening  storms  sur- 
rounded, 
Or  oppress'd  by  pain  and  grief, 
This  poor  heart  is  not  confounded  ; 
For  in  God  I  find  relief: 
On  his  powerful  arm  reclining, 
I  affliction's  load  sustain, 
Bear  the  cross  without  repining. 
Till  the  glorious  crown  I  gain. 


(633.) 


533. 


t.  14. 


(HOW  condescending  'tis,  that  He 

Who  worlds  to  being  spake. 
One  promise  unto  worthless  me 

Should  ever  deign  to  make. 
2.  Yet  countless  are  his  promise*. 

And  who  can  doubt  his  truth  ! 
He'll   lead  me  on  throughout   my 
race, 

To  hoary  hairs  from  youth 


176 


PATIENCE,  AND 


3.  What  is  his  covenant  of  love  ? 

A  covenant  firm  and  sure  ; 
Hills  may  depart,  and  mountains 
move, 

And  yet  it  shall  endure. 

1.  'Tis,  that  the  kindness  of  our  God 
Shall  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

That  equally  his  smile  or  rod 
Displays  his  loving  heart; — 

5.  That  He  will  guide  us,  whom  no 
power 

Nor  craft  can  e'er  withstand, 
That  not  temptation's  darkest  hour 

Shall  wrest  us  from  his  hand  ; — 

H.  That  truth   and    mercy,  while 
we've  breath, 

Shall  compass  us  around, 
And  that  with  him  shall  after  death 

Our  glorious  lot  be  found. 

7.  In  all  distress  to  him  I'll  cry, 
I'll  humbly  trust  his  word; 

Nothing  I  ask  will  he  deny  ; 
For  is  he  not  my  Lord  ? 

8.  O  the  rich  blessings  which  accrue 
To  all  who  love  his  name; 

His  gifts  are  every  morning  new, 
His  bounty  still  the  same. 

[Q85.)  534.*  t.  70. 

AS  thy  will,  O  my  Saviour, 
Unto  thy  Father's  ever 

Was  subject  and  resign'd  : 
Grant  that,  in  deep  subjection, 
To  follow  thy  direction 

I  may  be  cheerfully  inelin'd. 

2.  I'll  spare  all  needless  thinking, 
Nor  shall  my  mind  be  shrinking 

Concerning  what  may  be; 
May  I  in  e;ich  proceeding 
Submit  to  thy  wise  leading. 

That  thou'rt  my  all  suiiiccs  me. 


(636.)  535.  r.<>. 

\VH  AT,  my  soul,  should  bow  thee 
down  1 

Perils  or  temptation  ?  — 
Is  not  Christ  upon  the  throne 

Still  thy  strong  salvation  ] 

2.  Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 
Thy  almighty  Saviour; 

He  who  death  for  thee  endur'd. 
Surely  will  deliver. 

3.  Mention  to  him  every  want, 
Yea,  whate'er  may  grieve  thee ; 

If  for  comfort  thou  dost  pant, 
Jesus  will  relieve  thee. 

4.  Turn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 
Quickly  turn  to  Jesus ; 

In  his  presence  thou  art  blest, 
He  to  thee  is  gracious. 

5.  Mourn  whene'er  thou  liast  forgot 
Him,  whose  great  compassion 

Never  fails,whose  blood  hath  bought 
Thy  complete  salvation. 

6.  Earthly  things  do  not  regard. 
Trust  in  Jesus'  favour: 

He  will  be  thy  great  reward 
And  thy  shield  forever. 

Cennkk. 


(637.) 


536.* 


T.  16. 


STORMS  of  trouble  may  assail  us, 
Yea,  life's  vessel  overwhelm  ; 

Yet  no  danger  need  appal  us, 

If  our  Saviour  guide  the  helm. 
2.  If  with  willing  resignation. 

Free,  from  care  we  acquii  - 
In  his  ways,  his  consolation 

Will  alleviate  our  distress. 
8.   (rod  is  mighty  to  deliver. 

None  bis  power  can  withstand; 
In  all  trials  whatsoever 

He  will  be  our  gracious  friend. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


177 


I.   When  his  hour  strikes  for  re- 
lieving, 
Help  breaks  forth  amazingly, 
\nd,to  shame  our  anxious  grieving, 
Often  unexpectedly.- 

J.  D.  Herrnschmidt. 


SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  arc  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2.  Thou  didst  form  me  in  the  womb, 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  to  the  tomb ; 

Ml  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  thy  wise  decree  : — 

3.  Times  of  sickness,times  of  health; 
rimes  of  penury  and  wealth; 

Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief; — 

4 

prove ; 
Times  to  taste  the  Saviour's  love; 
Ml  is  fix'd — the  means  and  end, 
\s  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 
5.  Plagues  and  death  around  me  fly; 
Till  he  bids,  I  cannot  die; 
Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit- 


To  flee  the  good  I  would  pursue, 
Or  to  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do; 
Still     He.    who    felt    temptation's 

power, 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous 

hour. 

11.  3.  If  wounded  love  my  bosom  swell, 
Deceiv'd  by  those  I  priz'd  too  well, 
He  shall  his  pitying  aid  bestow, 
Who  felt  on  earth  severer  woe ; 
At  once  betray 'd,  denied,  or  fled 
By  those  that  shar'd  his  daily  bread. 
4.  WThen  vexing  thoughts  within 

me  rise.  (dies ; 

And,    sore     dismay'd,    my     spirit 
Yet  He,  who  once   vouchsaf'd  to 

bear 
The  sickening  anguish  of  despair, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently 


dry,  (eye. 

Times,  temptation's    power    to  The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming 

5.  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone 

I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his 

Mnile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while  ; 
My  Saviour  marks  the  tears  I  shed. 
For  Jesus  wept  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 
Uyland-  6.  And   oh,  when    I    have    safely 
53*.    t.  96  or  90.         pass'd 

m—  ■_■        ,  ,  i  t  Through  every  conflict  but  the  la.st. 

WHE>  gathering  clouds  around  I  8tilK  LorJ>  unchanging  watch  be_ 


view, 


(few. 


side 


Mid  days  are  dark  and  friends  are  M     d   in     bed  for  tho|J  hast  died 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain,     Then       mt  tQ  realmfi  of  clouJlcss 
Lxpenenc  d  every  human  pain  :  jay 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears,  And  ^  ^  ^^  teaf  ' 

And   counts  and  treasures  up   my  Lord  Olenelg 

tears. 


(638.) 


539. 


Z.  If  auglit  should  tempt  my  soul 

to  stray  (way,  MY  Redeemer  knoweth  me. 

Pi  cm    heavenly   wisdom's   narrow  13oth  in  ioy  and  in  affliction  ; 

14 


t.  83. 


178 


PATIENCE,  AND 


O  my  soul,  now  joyful  be, 
Trust  thy  Shepherd's  kind  direction: 
His  own  sheep  he  knows  by  name, 
And  to  bless  them  is  his  aim. 
£.  Unexampled  is  that  love, 
By    which   we're  with   him  con- 
nected ; 
If  we  aught  distressing  prove, 
lesus  is  thereby  affected: 
We  his  watchful  love  and  care 
In  all  trials  richly  share. 

M.  Scbwedler. 

(689.)  540.*        t.  142. 

O  FOUNTAIN  eternal  of  life  and 

of  light,  (seek  it  aright, 

Where  all  find   refreshment,  who 

Pure  spring  of  salvation 

And  true  consolation, 

From  God's  holy  temple  thy  living 

stream  rolls,       (thirsty  souls. 

Whose  waters  flow  ample  for  all 

2.  Let  him  that  is  thirsty,  encourag- 

ing call,  (for  all ; 

Now  drink  of  the  waters  abounding 

See  where  the  glad  river 

Flows  full  from  the  Giver; 

All  ye  who  are  ailing  and  needy 

draw  nigh,  (wants  will  supply. 

This  well-spring  ne'er-failing  your 

3.  Here  come  I,my  Shepherd, athirst 

after  thee,  (my  plea; 

In  mercy  receive  me,  for  mercy's 

The  word  thou  hast  spoken 

Can  never  be  broken ; 

Thou  know'st   I   am    needy    and 

greatly  distress'd,     (find  rest. 

Thou  callest  the  weary  to  come  and 

4.  Thou  river  of  life  dost  refresh 

heart  and  mind,    (good  find  : 
Those  whom  thou  enrichest  eternal 
Amidst  tribulation 
The  cup  of  salvation 


I  take ;  thus  with  gladness  inspired 

by  thee,  (must  flee. 

All  sorrow  and  sadness  far  distant 

5.  I  plead  thy  rich  promise,  O  give 

me  t»  drink  :         (would  sink 

With   fervour  of  spirit    I    wholly 

Into  thy  love's  ocean ; 

O  let  true  devotion 

My  heart  be  impelling  still  onward 

to  move  (love- 

To  Zion,  thy  dwelling,  the  city  of 

6.  Should  bitter  be  mix'd  with  the 

sweet  of  my  cup, 
O  grant  me  with  joy  all  self-will  to 
give  up: 
The  cup  of  dire  sorrows, 
Which  thou  hast  drank  for  us. 
To  thine  thou   dost  offer   in   this 

world  of  pain  ; 
With  thee  they  here  suffer,  with 
thee  they  shall  roign. 

7.  O  therefore,  Lord  Jesus,  permit 

me  to  rest, 
Where  saints  are  no  longer  by  suf- 
fering oppress'd ; 
Where  joys  beyond  measure 
And  fulness  of  pleasure 
In  glory  transcendent  the  conquer- 
ors share,  (faithful  shall  wear 
And  where  crowns  resplendent  the 
0.  I.  Koitsob 

(640.)  541.  1^585. 

O  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sad- 
ness, 
J  Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  \ 
:  Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  begone  ; 

Look   to  Jesus  :|j: 
And  rejoice  in  his  great  name 
2.  Tho'  ten  thousand  ills  beset  the* 
From  without  and  from   within, 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget   thee. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


(642.)  543.  r.39. 

BEGONE,  unbelief;  for  ray  Sa- 
(pear ; 


viour  is  near, 


But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin: 

He  is  faithful  :||: 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

:3.  Tho?  distre.-se^  now  attend  thee.  And  for  mv  relief  he  will  surelvap- 
And  thou  tread  the  thorny  road,  ,Bv  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  he 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee,'  wiH  perform  :  (the  storm. 

Soon  he'll  brine  thee  home  to  God  ;  With  Christ  in  the  vessel  J  smile  at 

Therefore  praise  him, :  U :  L    rp,    ,  ,     ,   , 

r,  *u     i        i>  i  2.   I  ho   dark  be  mv  way,  yet  since 

Praise  the  dear  Redeemers  name.1  ,  f        J  f        .  , 

Fawcett.  he  is  my   guide.         (provide: 

!  'Tis  mine  to  obey,  and  'tis  his  to 

(641.)  542.  T.  22.jTho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  crea- 

ur,      ...  ,  ,  .  tures  all  fail. 

BE   mil,  my  heart,  these  anxious,  Thewordhehath ken  Wljlsurelv 

cares  (snares;  prevail. 

To   thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  F 

They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord,  3-  Hls  love  in  time  Past  me  torbltj- 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word.  ^etn  t0  tnink,  (sink  : 

He'll  leave  me  at  last  unrelieved  t  i 
*.  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  re- 


far. 


(care  1 


(me  quite  through. 


Why  wilt  thou  now  gwe   place  to  Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help 

How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  provide,'  iru      u     Ti  t           i  •     *u 

.-v    ,                         .Al         ,    r     . ,   ,  4.  W  hv  should  I  complain  then  or 

<  >r  lose  thv  way  with  such  a  gruule?  '  .        ..  4         r      ,      , 

J  want  or  distress,          (no  less; 

3.  When  first  before  his  mercy-seat  Temptation  or  pain  1  for  he  told  me 
Thou  didst  thy  all  to  him  commit.  The  heirs  of  salvation.  I  know 
He  gave   thee  warrant  from  that  from  his  word. 

hour,  Thro'  much  tribulation  must  follow 

To    trust    his    wisdom,    love,   and  their  Lord. 

Power-  5.  How  bitter    the  cup   none  can 

4.  Did  ever  trouble  thee  befall,  ever  conceive, 

And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  !       Which  Jesus  drank  up  that   poor 

And  has  he  not  his  promise  pass'd,  sinners  might  live  : 

That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last  1  His  way  was   much  rougher   and 

-5.  He  that  hath  helpd  me  hitherto,  tlarker  than  minc :      (repine  7 

Will  help  me  all  my  journey  thro'.  Dld  Jesus  thus  suffer-  and  sha11    l 

And  ::ive  me  daily  cause  to  raise     6.   Since  all  that  I  meet  with  shall 

New  Ebenezers  to  his  praise.  work  for  my  good, 

fi.  Though  rough  and   thorny    he  The  bitter  is  sweet  and  the  medicine 

the  road.  »  food  : 

It  leads  me  home,  apace,  to  God;  [Though  painful  at  present,  'twill 
I  count  my  present  trials  small,  cease  [,etbrr  Ion"- 

For  heaven  will  mnkeamendsforall.  And  then, O  how  pleasant  the  cor.- 
J.  N  mt  m  queror's  sone.  j.  >.  ■ 


180 

(943,)  544.  t.  89. 

YES,  since  God  himself  hath  said  it, 
On  his  promise  I  rely  ; 
His  good  word  demands  my  credit, 
What  can  unbelief  reply  7 
He  is  strong  and  can  fulfil, 
He  is  truth  and  therefore  will. 
2.  In  my  Saviour's  intercession 
Humbly  still  I  will  confide; 
Lord,  accept  my  free  confession, 
1  have  sinn'd  but  thou  hast  died : 
This  is  all  I  have  to  plead, 
Phis  is  all  the   plea  I  need. 


PATIENCE,  AND 


(646.) 


o45/; 


t.  00. 


THRICE  happy  is  the  feeble  soul 
Whose  strength  is  only  in  his  God; 
The  fiercest  powers  he  can  control 
By  faith  in  Jesus'  precious  blood  ; 
In  combat  can  maintain  the  field 
Because  Jehovah  is  his  shield. 


To  mark  the  steps  of  grace  ; 
How  new-born  souls,  convinced  of 
sin,  (clean, 

Yet   by   his  precious   blood   made 
Extol  his  name  in  every  place. 
With  these  my  happy  lot  is  cast, 


(647.) 


546. 


Thro'  the  world's  deserts  rude  and 
Or  thro'  its  garden  fair  :  (waste, 
Whether    the    storm    of     malice 

sweeps, 
Or  all  in  dead  supineness  sleeps, 
Still  to  go  on  be  all  my  care. 

5.  Yes,  my  dear  Lord,  in  following 
Not  in  the  dark  uncertainly    (thee 
This  foot  obedient  moves  ; 
'Tis  with  a  Brother  and  a  Kim;, 
Who  many  to  his  yoke  will  bring, 
Who  ever  lives  and  ever  loves. 

6.  Now  then  my  Way,  my  Truth, 
my  Life.  (strife, 

!  Henceforth   let  sorrow,  doubt,  and 
I  Drop  off  like  autumn  leaves  : 
,      J  Henceforth,  as  privileged   by  thee. 
T.   i9<  Simple  and  undistracted  be 

My    soul,    which    to    thy     sceptre 
cleaves. 


THAT  I  am  thine,  my  Lord  and 
God,  (blood, 

Kansom'd  and  sprinkled  with  thyj7-  Let  me  my  weary  minJ  recline 


Repeat  that  word  once  more, 
With  such  an  energy  and  light 


On  that  eternal  love  of  thine, 
And  human  thoughts  forget :   (say. 


That  this  world's  (lattery  nor  spite  [Child-like   attend  what  thou  wilt 


To  shake  me  ever  may  have  power. 
'2.  From  various   cares    my    heart 

retires  ; 
Tho' deep  and  boundless  its  desires, 
I'm  now  to  please  but  One 


Go  forth  and  i\o  it,  while  'tis  day, 
Yet  never  leave  my  sale  retreat. 
8.   At  all  times  to  my  spirit  bear 
An     inward    witness    strong    and 
Of  thy  redeeming  power;    (clear, 


Him,  before  whom  the  elders  bow;  This  will  instruct  thy  child  aright. 
With  him  is  all  my  business  now,  Thls  will  »»P<irt  thr  needful  light. 
And  with  the  souls  that  are  his  For  exigence  of  every  hour. 


own. 
3.  This  is  my  joy  which  ne'er  can 

fail, 
fo  see  my  Saviour's  iirin  prevail, 


9.  Now    then    the    sequel    is 

weighM, 
I  cast  myself  upon  thy  Sid, 
A  s»a  where  none  can 


well 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


Y«  ,.  thereon  I  depend,  poor  worm, 
Believing  that  thou  wilt  perform 
Beyond  whate'er  I  ask  or  think. 

J.  Gambold. 

(648.)  547.  t.  22. 

GOD  of  my  life  on  thee  I  call, 
Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall ;       (vail, 
When  the  threat  water-floods  pre- 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to 
fail. 

2.  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the 

faint,  (plaint  1 

Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  conr- 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open 

door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ] 

3.  Did   ever  mourner   plead  with 

thee,  (plea "? 

And  thou   refuse   that    mourner's 
Doth   not   the  word  still  fix'd  re- 
main, (vain  ? 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face   in 

4.  That  were  a  grief  I   could  not 

bear,  (prayer ; 

Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering 
Supports  me  under  every  load. (God, 

5.  Poor  tho*  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe  and  must  succeed, 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to 

plead.  Cowper. 

(G49.)  548.*  t.  79. 

JESUS,  our  Guardian,  Guide,  and 

Friend, 
Now  thy  protecting  wings  extend, 
Thy  children  save  from  harm  ; 
Would  Satan  seek  us  to  devour, 
Against     his     malice,    craft,    and 

power, 
Defend  us  by  thy  outstretch'd  arm. 
l»  Qerhaxd. 


LSI 

t.  20*. 


(650.)  549.* 

JESUS,  source  of  gladness, 
Comfort  in  all  sadness, 

Thou  canst  end  my  grief; 
While  for  thy  salvation 
I  with  expectation 

Wait,  I  find  relief:  (nam*- 

Slaughter  d    Lamb, — thy     saving 
Yields  to  me  far  greater   pleasure. 

Than  all  worldly  treasure. 
1 2.  God  is  my  salvation, 
Joy,  and  consolation  ; 

With  the  world  I've  done : 
To  pride's  vain  pretension 
I  pay  no  attention, 

Avarice  I  disown  :  (cross. 

Perils,    loss, — shame,    death,   and 
| Sufferings  e'er  so  keen,  shall  never 

Me  from  Jesus  sever. 

3.  If  the  Lord  protect  me, 
Sin  cannot  infect  me, 

Nought  can  do  me  harm  ; 
Although  Satan  rageth, 
Christ  the  storm  assuageth 

By  his  mighty  arm  : 
!  Would  the  foe — his  malice  show , 
Since  Christ  is  my  strength  and 
I  dread  not  his  power,     (tower, 
j4.  Gloomy  thoughts  must  vanish, 
Jesus  doth  replenish 

Me  with  heavenly  peace  ; 
iWho  the  Saviour  loveth, 
I  By  experience  proveth, 

Grief  is  chang'd  to  bliss : 
Tho'  I  here — reproach  must   bear, 
I  Yet  he  turneth  all  my  sadness 
Into  joy  and  gladness. 

J.  Frank 

1(651.)  550.*  t.  22, 

JESUS,  my  All,  my  highest  good, 
i  Who  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy 
blood, 


1 83 


PATIENCE,  AND  CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


When  confidence  in  thee  I  place, 
My  soul  is  nll'd  with  joy  and  peace. 
2.   Where   should   I  turn,  or  how 

thee  leave  1 
Jesus,  to  thee  my  mind  doth  cleave  j 
With  thee  my  heart  hath  always 

found 
True  counsel,  comfort,  help  abound. 
1.  All  who  abide  in  faith  and  love, 
This    truth    in    their    experience 

prove,  (trust 

That  none  who  simply  put  their 
In  Jesus  Christ,  can  e'er  be  lost. 

4.  None  can  be  so  o'er whelm'd  with 

grief, 
13  lit  they  in  Christ  may  find  relief; 
All  misery,  howsoever  great, 
His  comforts  can  alleviate. 

5.  Jesus,  my  only  God  and  Lord, 
What  comfort  does  thy  name  afford; 
No  friend  on  earth  can  ever  be 
For  faithfulness  compar'd  with  thee. 
&  Were  health,  and  strength,  and 

friends  withdrawn, 
Were  every  earthly  comfort  gone, 
If  I  have  thee,  I  have  cv'n  here 
What  me  eternally  can  cheer. 
7.  0  Lord,  preserve  me   sound   in 

faith, 
Thine  let  me  be  in  life  and  death  ; 
May  nothing  pluck   me  from  thy 

hand, 
Load  me  in  safety  to  the  end. 

M.  .Mueller. 

(655J)  551.*  t.  68. 

THANKS  for  ever  be, 

Jam,  unto  thee, 
That  thy  strength  doth  us  enable 
To  adhere  to  thee,  tho'  feeble ; 

That  thou  hear'st  our  prayers, 

\nd  reirard'st  our  tears. 

J.    Nt'.MVlrr. 


552,  t.  805< 

TO  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
To  the  everlasting  hills  ; 
Thence  I  draw  divine  supplies, 
Thus  my  soul  new  vigour  fills : 
Faithful  is  his  promis'd  word  ; 
Help,  while  yet  I  ask,  is  giv'n; 
Giv'n  by  him,  the  sovereign  Lord, 
Who  hath  made  both   earth  and 
heaven. 

2.  Not  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell 
E'er  thy  Guardian  can  surprise  : 
Careless  slumber  cannot  steal 
Over  his  all-seeing  eyes  : 

He  is  Israel's  sure  defence  ; 
Israel  fill  his  care  shall  prove  ; 
Kept  by  watchful  Providence, 
Borne  by  ever-waking  love. 

3.  Thee,  on  evil's  baleful  day, 
Scorching  sun  shall  never  smite  ; 
Nor  the  moon  with  chilling  ray 
Ever  blast  thee  through  the  night : 
Safe  from  known  or  secret  1 

Free  from  sin  and  Satan's  thrall, 
When  the  flesh,  earth,  hell  oppose, 
God  shall  keep  thee  safe  from  all. 
C.  W 

(656.)  553.  106 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul. 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  tly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Sale  into  the  haven  guide: 

O  rcccixe  my  soul  at  last. 
2.  Other  refuse   have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  0  leave  me  not  alone. 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  . 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  itay'd, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bril 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 


183 


Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing, 

3.  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

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

I  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace, 


4.  Plenteous    grace   with    thee   is 
found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
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. 

C.      Vv 


XXIX.      PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 


(657.)        554.*    T.B.p.  110. 

TK   DEUM    LAUDAMUS. 

LORD  God,  thy  praise  we  sing, 
To  thee  our  thanks  we  bring : 
Both  heaven  and  earth  do  worship 
Thou  Father  of  eternity  :       (thee, 
To  thee  all  angels  loudly  cry, 
The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on 

high  : 
Cherubs  and  seraphs  thee  proclaim, 
\nd  cry  thrice  holy  to  thy  name  : 
Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 
Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 
Holv  is  our  Lord  God, 
The  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 
With  splendour  of  thy  glory  spread  I 
Are  heaven  and  earth  replenished  : 
The  apostles'  glorious  company,     i 
The    prophets'    fellowship     praise; 
The  noble  and  victorious  host  (thee: 
Of   martyrs   makes  of   thee   their 

boast : 
The  holy  church  in  every  place 
Throughout  the  earth,  exalts   thy 
praise. 
Thee,  Father,  God  on    heaven's 
Thy  only  and  beloved  Son,  (throne. 


The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
The  church  doth  worship  and  revere. 

O  Christ,  thou  glorious  King,  we 
Thee  to  be  God's  eternal  Son :  (own 
Thou,  undertaking  in  our  room, 
Didst  not  abhor  the  Virgin's  womb: 
The   pains  of  death  o'ercome  by 

thee, 
Made  heaven  to  all  believers  tree : 
At  God's  right  hand  thou  hast  thy 

seat, 
And  in  thy  Father's  glory  great; 
And  we  believe  the  day's  decreed, 
When  thou  shalt  judge  the  quick 

and  dead. 
Promote,  we  pray,  thy  servants' 

good,  (blood; 

Redeem 'd  with  thy  most  precious 
[Among  thy  saints  make  us  ascend 
To  glory  that  shall  never  end  : 
|Thy  people  with  salvation  crown, 
Bless  those,  O  Lord,  that  are  thine 

own :  (vance 

I  Govern  thy  church,  and.  Lord,  ad- 
For  ever  thine  inheritance. 

From  day  to  day.O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honour  tin 


184 


PRAISE  AND 


Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore 
World  without  end  for  evermore  : 
Vouchsafe,  O    Lord,  we    humbly 

Prav> 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day : 
O  Lord  have  mercy  on  us  all ; 
Have  mercy  on  us  when  we  call : 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 
According  to  our  confidence  : 
Lord,  we  have  put  our  trust  in  thee, 
Confounded  let  us  never  be:  Amen. 
Ambrose. 


555. 


t.  205. 


MEET  and  right  it  is  to  sing, 
At  all  times,  in  every  place, 
Glory  to  our  heavenly  King, 
To  the  God  of  truth  and  grace  ; 
Join  we  then  with  sweet  accord, 
All  in  one  thanksgiving  join  : 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
Never-ceasing  praise  be  thine. 

2.  Vying  with  the  heavenly  choir, 
Who  declare  thy  praise  above, 
We  on  eagle's  wings  aspire, 

On  the  wings  of  faith  and  love : 
Thee  they  sing,  with  glory  crown'd; 
We  extol  the  slaughter'd  Lamb: 
Lower  if  our  voices  sound, 
Still  our  subject  is  the  same. 

3.  Father,  God,  thy  love  we  praise, 
Love,  which  gave  thy  Son  to  die  : 
Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Thee  alike  we  glorify  : 

Spirit,  Comforter  divine, 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Till  we  in  full  chorus  join,  (heaven. 
When   this  earth   is  changed  for 
0.  VTeslej,  (ad.) 

(059.)  566.*        t.  132. 

ALL  glory  to  the  sovereign  Good, 
And  Father  of  compassion, 


To  God,  our  help  and  sure  abode. 
Whose  gracious  visitation 
Renews  his  blessings  every  day, 
And    takes    our    griefs   and    fear> 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory,  (away, 

2.  The  heavenly    hosts  with   awi 

show  forth 
The  praise  of  their  Creator  : 
All  creatures  both  in  heaven  and 
Whate'er  exists  in  nature,  (earth. 
Speak  their  divine  Original, 
Impressed  most  wisely  on  them  all  : 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

3.  What  is  created  by  our  God 
Enjoys  his  preservation  ; 

And  he  extends  o'er  all  abroad 
His  fatherly  compassion  :      (grae** 
Throughout    the   kingdom   of  hie 
Prevail  his  truth  and  righteousness 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

4.  In  my  distress  I  rais'd  with  faith 
To  God  my  supplication  ; 

My  Saviour  rescu'd  me  from  death. 

And  gave  me  consolation  i 

This  makes  me  with  both  heart  and 

voice 
Before  the  God  of  grace  rejoice  : 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

5.  The  Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock 
Kept  without  separation ; 

He  doth  abide  our  shield  and  rock. 
Our  peace  and  our  salvation  ; 
lie    leads  us  with  a  mother's  care, 
Protects  from  danger,  guards  from 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory,    (fear 

6.  As  long  as  I  have  breath  in  DM 
•  I  will  sound  forth  his  praises  : 

His  precious  saying  name  shall  be 

Exalted  in  all  place*:  (adore 

My  heart,  with  all  thy  strength 
The  God  of  grace,  the  ( Sod  of  power. 
And  give  him  all  the  tflory. 


THANKSGIVING. 


185 


3 .  Ye  who  profess  his  sacred  name, 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory  : 
Ye  who  his  power   know  and  pro- 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory  ;  (claim, 
Rejoice  from  all  vain  idols  freed, 
The  Lord  is  God,  is  God  indeed: 
Give  to  our  God  the   glory. 
S.  Now  then  before  his  face  appear, 
With  praises  and  thanksgiving  ; 
With  awe  his  holy  name  revere. 
And  join  with  all  the  living, 
To    extol    the    wonders    he    hath 
wrought,  (thought : 

His     mighty      deeds,     surpassing 
Give  to  our  God  the  glorv. 

J.*.T.  Shuetz. 


•) 


557 


t.  14. 


I'LL  praise  thee  writh  my  heart  and 
O  Lord,  my  soul's  delight,  (tongue, 
Declaring  to  the  world  in  song 
Thy  glory,  praise,  and  might. 

2.  Thou  art  the  eternal  source  of 
The  source  of  lasting  bliss  :  (grace, 
From  thee  unto  the  human  race 
Flows  all  true  happiness. 

3.  What  are  we?  what  do  we  pos- 
While  here  on  earth  below,  (sess, 
Which  thy  great  love  and  tender- 
Do  not  on  us  bestow  ?  (ness 

4.  Who  spread  the  lofty  firmament 
And  starry  skies  around  ]  (scend 
Who  makes  the  dew  and  ram  de- 
To  fructify  the  ground  !  — 

o.  Who  doth  preserve  our  life  and 
Our  ease  and  safe  abode?  (health, 
Who  doth  secure  our  peace  and 
Our  ever-gracious  God.  (wealth  7 
6.  On  thee,  almighty  Lord  of  hosts, 
Depend  our  life  and  all;  (coasts, 
Thou  kecpest  watch  around  our 
Protecting  great  and  small. 


7.  Thy  chastisements  are  nought 

but  love : 
When  we  our  sins  confess,  • 
We  thy  forgiveness  richly  prove ; 
'Tis  thy  delight  to  bless. 

8.  Thou    count'st    thy    children's 

sighs  and  tears, 
When  they  before  thee  mourn  ; 
No  tear  too  mean  to  thee  appears 
To  put  into  thy  urn. 

9.  Thou,  when  we  sink  oppress'd 
Dost  us  with  pity  view,  (with  grief. 
Administering  thy  kind  relief, 
And  lasting  comfort  too. 

10.  Why  need  we  mourn,   as   in 
despair, 

iAnd  grieve  both  day  and  night  ? 
On  him  we'll  cast  our  every  care, 
|  Who  gave  us  life  and  light. 

11.  Has  he  not  tended  us  and  fed 
Ev'n  from  our  earliest  days  ; 
Our  souls  with  loving-kindness  led 
Through  many  dangerous  ways? 

12.  God  never  yet  mistakes  hath 
!ln  his  vast  government  :        (mad< 

No,  what  he  doth  permit  or  aid 
;Is  bless'd  in  the  event. 

13.  Then  murmur  not,  but  be  re~ 
To  his  most  holy  will  ;         (sign'd 

j  Peace,  rest,  and  comfort  thou  wilt 

My  soul,  in  being  still.  (find. 

P.  Oerhar-l 


(062.) 


558.* 


t.  195. 


GOD  reveals  his  presence  ; 

Let  us  now  adore  him, 

And  with  awe  appear  before  him 
God  is  in  his  templr, 

All  in  us  keep  silence, 

And  before  him  bow  with  rever* 
ence: 
Him  alone — God  we  own  ; 


PRAISE  AND 


He's  our  Lord  and  Saviour : 
Praise  his  name  for  ever. 
2.  God'reveals  his  presence, 

Whom  the  angelic  legions 

Serve  with  awe  in  heavenly  re- 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  (gions: 

Sing  the  hosts  of  heaven ; 

Praise  to  God  be  ever  given : 
Condescend — to  attend 

Graciously,  O  Jesus, 
To  our  songs  and  praises. 
S.  O  majestic  Being, 

Were  but  soul  and  body 

Thee  to  serve  at  all  times  ready : 
Might  we,  like  the  angels 

Who  behold  thy  glory,       (thee, 

With    abasement    sink    before 
And  thro'  grace — be  always, 

In  our  whole  demeanour, 
To  thy  praise  and  honour. 

4.  Grant  us  resignation, 
Hearts  before  thee  bowed, 
With  thy  peace  divine  endowed: 

As  a  tender  flower 

Opens  and  inclineth     (shineth  ; 

To    the    cheering    sun    which 
80  may  we — be  from  thee 

Rays  of  grace  deriving, 
And  thereby  be  thriving. 

5.  Lord,  come  dwell  within  us, 
While  on  earth  we  tarry  ; 
Make  us  thy  blest  sanctuary  : 

O  vouchsafe  thy  presence; 

Draw  unto  ug  nearer, 

And  reveal  thyself  still  clearer: 
Us  direct — and  protect ; 

Thus  we  in  all  places 
rShall  show  forth  thy  praises. 

XtaMegeni 


(663.) 


559;* 


r.341. 


THOU,  Jesus,  art  our  King  ; 
Thy  ceaseless  praise  we  sin^ : 


Praise  shall  our  glad  tongues  em- 
ploy, 

Praise  o'erflow  the  grateful  soul, 
While  we  vital  breath  enjoy, 

While  eternal  ages  roll. 

2.  Thou  art  the  eternal  Light, 
That  shines  in  deepest  night : 

Wondering  gaz'd  the  angelie  train, 
While  thou  bow'dst  the  heavens 
beneath, 

God  with  God  wast  man  with  man, 
Man  to  save  from  endless  death. 

3.  Thou  for  our  griefs  didst  mourn, 
Thou  hast  our  sickness  borne : 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 

Thou  with  unexampled  grace 
All  the  mighty  debt  hast  paid, 

Due  from  Adam's  helpless  race. 

4.  Thou  hast  o'erthrown  the  foe, 
God's  kingdom  flx'd  below  : 

Conqueror  of  all  adverse  power, 
Thou  heaven's  gates  hast  open'd 
wide ; 

Thou  thine  own  dost  lead  secure, 
And  to  life  eternal  guide. 

5.  Above  the  starry  sky 

Thou  reign'st,  enthron'd  on  high; 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  we  fall  : 

Power  supreme  to  thee  is  giv'n, 
!  As  the  righteous  Judge  of  all, 

Sons  of  earth  and  hosts  of  heaven. 

1 6.  The  seraphim  in  light 
To  sound  thy  praise  unite ; 

All  their  choirs  thy  glories  sing: 
Who  shall  dare  with  thee  to  vie, 

Mighty  Lord,  eternal  King, 

Sovereign  both  of  earth  and  sky? 

7.  The  venerable  train, 

Patriarchs,  first-bora  of  men, 

And  the  Apostles  of  the  Lamb, 
By  whose  strength  they  faithfnl 
prov'd, 


THANKSGIVING. 


187 


Join  to  extol  his  sacred  name 
Whom    in   life  and  death   they 
lov'd. 

8.  The  church,  thro'  all  her  bounds, 
With  thy  high  praise  resounds : 

The  confessors  fearless  here 

Boldly  praise  thcirhcavenly  King: 

Children's  feebler  voices  there 
To  thy  name  hosannas  sing. 

9.  'Midst  danger's  blackest  frown 
Thee  hosts  of  martyrs  own  : 

Pain  and  shame  alike  they  dare, 
Firmly  trusting  in  their  God  ; 

Glorying  thy  cross  to  bear,  (blood. 
Sealing    thus    their    faith    with 

10.  Arise,  exert  thy  power, 
Thou  glorious  Conqueror  : 

Help  us  to  obtain  the  prize. 

Help  us  well  to  close  our  race ; 
That  with  thee  above  the  skies 

Endless  joys  we  may  possess. 

J.  Angel  us. 


(064.) 


560. 


t.  79. 


JESUS,  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead 

Endless  thy  glories  shine  : 

Thy  blood-bought  church  in  mercy 

own;  (throne, 

The  church  assembled  round  thy 

Or  pilgrims  here ;  we  all  are  thine. 

2.  Pilgrims  on  earth,  we  here  may 

rest,  (nest, 

The   sparrow    here   hath  found    a 

Thine  altars,  O  Lord  God  : 
For  all  thy  blessings  and  thy  care, 
Our  gratitude  in  praise  and  prayer 
Shall  still  ascend  to  thine  abode. 

3.  Ye  spirits  of  the  just  above, 
With  Christ  now  perfected  in  love, 

Once  our  companions  here  ; 
In  higher  strains  join  us  to  sing 


Blessing  and  honour  to  our  King, 
Till  he  in  glory  shall  appear. 
4.  Hail,  Lamb  once  slain,  thy  pre- 
cious blood  (God, 
Hath  brought  us  sinners  night  to 

Worthy  art  thou  alone : 
Accept,  O  Lord,  Ancient  of  days, 
Thy  universal  church's  praise, 
Here    and     around    thy     glorious 
throne. 

(G65.)  561.*  T.  101. 

THANKSGIVING,  honor,  praise, 

and  might  (der'd. 

Unto  the  Lamb  of  God   be  ren~ 

Who  brought  us  to  his  kingdom's 

light,  (kindred ; 

From  every  nation,  tongue,  and 

Before   the  world  was  form'd  we 

were  ordain' d  (hath  no  end. 
By  him  to  happiness  and  life  which 

2.  To  him  who  ever  doth  abide, 
Be  ceaseless  songs  of  praise  re- 
peated (bride, 

By  the  whole  Church,  his   chosen 

Here  or  in   heavenly  mansions 

seated,  (name. 

The  angelic  hosts  exalt  his  saving 

And  we  with  all  created  beings  do 

the  same. 

3.  By  all    the    saints  around    his 

throne,  (heaven. 

And   all    the    angelic  choirs   in 

With  shouts  of  glory,  to  God's  Son, 

Our  King  and  Shepherd,  praise 

be  i^ivcn  :  (rehearse; 

They  join  with  us  his  goodness  to 

His     glorious    name     be     prais'd 

throughout  the  universe. 

.7.  Neande*. 

(666.)  562>         t.  146. 

NOW    let  us  praise  the  Lord 
With  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 


188 


PRAISE  AND 


Who  doth  such  wondrous  things 

Beyond  our  sense  and  merit; 
Who,  from  our  mother's  womb 

And  earliest  infancy, 
Hath  done  great  things  for  us  ; 

Praise  him  eternally. 
'.  0  gracious  God,  bestow 

On  us,  while  here  remaining, 
An  ever-cheerful  mind ; 

Thy  peace  be  ever  reigning  : 
Preserve  us  in  true  faith 

And  Christian  holiness ; 
That  when  we  go  from  hence 

We  may  behold  thy  face. 


2.  The  Lamb  was  slain!   both  day 

and  night 
The  angelic  choirs  his  praises  sing: 
To  him.enthron'd  above  all  height, 
Heaven's  hosts  their  noblest  an- 
thems bring ;  (song. 
While  here  poor  sinners  join  the 
And  praise  him  with  a  stammering 
tongue. 

3.  Gladly  our  own  poor  works  wi 

leave,  (fame, 

For  him  despise  wealth,  pleasure. 
To  him  our  souls  and  bodies  give, 


His  death  doth  our  affections  claim: 
M.  Rinkhart.  t  Henceforth  we  own  him  as  ourLord , 
(668.)  563.*  T.  9.|His  name  be  by  us  all  ador'd. 

TILL  permitted  hence  to  go,  l4«  Thr0'  him  a,one  we  livc>  for  he 

To  behold  my  Saviour,  Hath  drowned  our  transgressions  nil 

Whomev'n  here  by  faith  to  know,  In  love's  unfathomable  sea: 

I  enjoy  the  favour: ;Fall  Prostrate,  lost  in  wonder  tall, 

^    nvH,    i  T         •  i  Ye  sinners.for  the  Lamb  was  slain  ; 

2.    I  ill  to  heaven  I  go  in  peace,       u     ,•    ,  .,    .  .   ,.  vc 

.„.  6.,       *         '      i He  died  that  we  might  life  regain. 

Where  no  sin  assaileth,  I  ° 

Sorrows,sighs,and  tears  must  cease,  i5-  As  ground,  when   parch'd  with 


Love  alone  prevaileth  : — 
3.  Till  the  day  when  I  shall  tread 

Those  celestial  mountains, 
Where  the  Lamb  himself  will  lead 

Mr  to  living  fountains  : — 


summer's  heat,  (er. 

Gladly  drinks  in  the  welcome  show- 
So  may  we,  listening  at  his  feet, 
Receive  his  word  and  feel  his  power : 
May  nothing  in  our  hearts  remain. 
But  this  great  truth,  **  The  Lamb 
4.  Till  that  time  mine  eyes  I'll  raise  u;ls  slain."  j.  ffealey 

Unto  him  in  spirit, 
And  my  feeble  tongue  shall  praise^  (070.)  565.  T.  159 

My  Redeemer's  merit. 

ADORED  be  the  Lamb  of  God, 
(669.)  564.  T.  90.  |  That  he  upon  the  cross 

THE  Lamb  was  slain  I  let  us  adore,  I To  Ciod»  bX  his  most  Precious  blood. 
With  grateful  hearts  his  mercy  own;  Hath  reconciled  us: 
Mav  all  within  us  evermore  A"  Pn,lse  **  &*en  t0  him' that  m 

In  silence  at   his  feet  fall  down  ;      ,  VN  «'r<>  born  the  (,ay  ot  Srace  to,f  °- 

Serve   without   dread,   with   rcver-  ^  hen  hc  hls  Iovc  t0  us  rc,ve:i1  * 
rnr(l  j()V(.  i  And  thus  our  pardon  seal  d. 

Th< Lonl,whose  boundless  grace  we  k2.  To  be  his  priests  and  win 
prove.  Is  now  our  happy  lot. 


THANSGIVING. 


18* 


To  sing  in  songs  of  endless  praise  2.  God  ruleth  in  heaven,  almighty 


To  Jesus  who  us  bought 
We  now  like  Mary  wish  to  sit 
In  spirit  listening  at  his  feet, 
Waiting  with   lamps  prepar'd  and 

dress'd 
For  the  Lamb's  marriage-feast. 
3.  Meanwhile  his  promises  we  trust, 
And  join  our  grateful  lays 
In  concert  with  the  ransom'd  host, 
To  sing  redeeming  grace  : 


to  save,  (we  have  I 

And  yet  he  is  with  us,  his  presence 
The  great  congregation  his  tri- 
umphs shall  sing,  (King. 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our 
3.  Salvation  be  brought  unto  God 
on  the  throne,  (the  Son  ; 
Let  all  sing  rejoicing,  and  honour 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  pro- 
claim,             (ship  the  Lamb. 


While  they  who  round  his  throne! Fall  down  on  their  faces  and  wor- 
PlKar-  1 4.  Then  let  us  adore  him  and  givt 


The  wonders  of  his  love  declare, 

And  sing,  u  The  Lamb  for  us  was 

Our  hearts  reply,  Amen,    (slain  ;" 

J.  Cenniek. 


(671.) 


566. 


T.lc 


him  his  right,  (and  might, 
All  glory,  and  power,  and  wisdom, 
And    honour,  and    blessing,   with 

angels  above,  (finite  love. 

And  thanks  never  ceasing  for  in- 

Couut€>s  Huntingdon's  H. 


SING  praises  unto  God  on  high, 
To  him  who  us  created  ; 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  so  nigh 
To  sinful  man  related  : 

Rejoicing  Hallelujah  sing. 

Jehovah  Jesus  is  our  King, 
And  gracious  Mediator. 


(673.)  568.  t.  11 

BRETHREX,  let  us  join  to  bless 
Jesus  Christ,  our  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  our  praise  to  him  be  giv'n, 
Who  is  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 
2.  Jesus,  lo,  to  thee  we  bow, 
2.  Hecallsusbrethren,notasham,d;Thou  art  Lord>  and  on,.V  Thou; 

To  bear  our  human  nature  ;        jThou'  thc  woman's  promis'd  Seed, 
Yea,  heirs  of  life  we  now  are  nam'd,lGiory  of  th>'  church,  and  Head. 

Joint-heirs  with  our  Creator  :       3.  Thee  the  angels  ceaseless  sing, 
He  ever  lives  our  cause  to  plead.    jThee  we  praise.our  Priest andKing: 
Grants  help  in  every  time  of  need ;)  Worthy  is  thy  name  of  praise. 
Praise  to  his  name  for  ever.         j Full  of  glory,  full  of  grace1. 
C.  J.  La  Troto. 


(672.) 


567. 


39. 


YE  servants  of  God.  your  great 
Master  proclaim. 

\nd  publish  abroad  his  most  ex- 
cellent name :  (extol. 


4.   We  thy  little  flock  adore 
Thee  our  Lord  lor  evermore  ; 

Show  us  evermore  thy  love. 
Till  we  join  the  choirs  above. 
CouuU'ss  Huntingdon 


I J 

(674.)  569.  t.  22 

The  name  all   victorious  of  JesuslBLESS,  O  my  soul,  the   <■ 
His  kingdom   is   glorious,  he  rules]  grace  : 

o\er  all.  His  favors  claim  thy  highest  prais< 


190 


PRAISE  AND 


How   can   the   wonders   he  hath 

wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot  7 

2.  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his 

Son  (done : 

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

3.  Our  youth  decay'd  his  power  re- 

pairs, (years : 

His    mercy    crowns  our    growing 
He  satisfies  our  souls  with  good, 
And  filleth  us  with  heavenly  food 

4.  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power 

confess, 
Let  all  mankind  adore  his  grace ; 
Let  us  with  all  our  powers  sing 
Praise  to  ourSaviour,God,andKing, 
Watts 


(675.) 


570. 


T.14, 


COME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne  : 

Ten  thousand  thousands  are  their 
tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are. one. 

2.  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died," 

they  cry, 
"  To  be  exalted  thus  ;" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  hearts 

reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  divine  ; 

And  blessings  more  than  we  can 
give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4.  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  hies*  the  sacred  name 

Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Watts. 


(67G.)  571.  t.  22. 

WE  bless  the  Lord,  whose  tender 
love  (above, 

Caus'd  him  to  leave  his  throne 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms  below, 
And  save  them  from  eternal  woe. 

2.  On  fallen  men  he  cast  his  eye, 
In  depths  of  misery  saw  them  lie  ; 
Pitied  their  state,  resolv'd  to  come 
And  suffer  freely  in  their  room. 

3.  A  mortal  body  he  assum'd, 
Groan'd,  bled,  and  died,  and  was 

entomb'd  : 
At  length  the  work  thus  finished, 
He  rose  triumphant  from  the  dead. 

4.  To  heaven's  bright   realms  he 

took  his  flight, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  sight: 
There  pleads   with  God   for  ran- 

som'd  men, 
Thence  will  in  glory  come  again. 

5.  To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head, 
Immortal  honours  now  be  paid ; 
The  glory  of  his  saving  name 
Our  tongues  shall   evermore  pro- 
claim. 


572. 


r.  14. 


(677.) 

O  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ; 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

2.  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our 

tears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  : 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3.  His  i^race  subdues  the  power  of 
He  sets  the  prisoner  free ;    (sin, 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me.  (clean, 


THANKSGIVING. 


191 


4.  He  speaks,  and  listening  to  his 

New  life  the  dead  receive  :  (voice 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  re- 

The  humble  poor  believe.  ( joice, 
6.  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise, 
ye  dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ  ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  yourSaviour  come; 

And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 
6.  Look  unto  him,  ye  nations,  own, 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race  : 
Look  and  be  sav'd  through  faith 

Be  justified  by  grace.      (alone, 
C.  Wesley. 


6.  But  tears  of  joy  must  ever  flow 
For  Jesus'  wondrous  love  ; 

And  when  I  leave  this  world  below, 
I'll  sing  his  praise  above. 


(679.) 


574. 


t.  595 


(678.) 


573. 


t.  14. 


NOT  all  the  angels  of  the  sky, 

Nor  happy  saints  above, 
Have  greater  cause  to  praise  than  I 

The  Saviour's  dying  love. 
2.  Had  I  an  angel's  heav'nly  tongue 

Or  seraph's  melody,  (hung 

My  theme  should  be  his  praise,  who 

Upon  the  cross  for  me. 
.*.  For  thee  he  hangs,  my  soul,  re- 
joice ; 

For  thee,  my  soul,  expires  : 
Then  sing  his  love  with  thankful 
voice, 

Sing  what  his  love  inspires. 

4.  Till  fleeting  time  shall  have  an 

end, 
And  years  shall  cease  to  roll, 
Due  praise  shall   from  his  church 

ascend, 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

5.  How  sweet  the  precious  gospel 

sounds 
In  the  believer's  ear  ; 
This  balsam    heals  his  cankering 

wounds, 
And  dries  each  anxious  tear. 


AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  : 

Wake  everyheart  and  every  tongue , 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2.  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 
Sing  of  his  rising  power  ; 

Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  us  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3.  Ye  pilgrims  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing  : 

Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God. 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 

4.  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 
"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  ;' 

Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 

5.  There  shall  our  raptur'd  tongucr 
His  endless  praise  proclaim. 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  son:* 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 
Countess  Hunting  ; 


(680.) 


575. 


t.  595 


TO  God  the  only  wise,. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies. 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2.  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  his  care. 

Preserve    us    safe    from    sin    and 
death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3.  He  will  present  our  souls. 
Unblemish'd  and  complete 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face. 
With   joys  divinely  great 


192 


PRAISE    AND 


•i.  The  Saviour's  ransomM  race 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Extol  him  for  his  saving  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 
5.  To  our  Redeemer-God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belong  ; 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 

And  heaven's  eternal  song. 

Watts. 


Is  from  his  gifts  to  draw  a  plea, 
And  ask  him  still  for  more. 

J.  Newton 


578.* 


t.  166. 


(681.) 
WITH 


576. 

thanks 


(684.) 

THANKS  he  to  thee,  0  Lamb  of 

God, 
For  thy  unfathomable  grace  : 
How  many  benefits  bestow'd 
Forgotten  and  unnotie'd  pass  : 
(When  I  thy  love  astonish  d  » 
J  What   lengths,   breadths,  heights, 
and  depths  appear  : 
Eternity,  immensity. 
These,  these  its  only  limits  are. 

579.* 


t.  96  or  90. 


(685.) 


appear, 
Adore  his  precious,  saving  name  ; 
His  patience,  faithfulness,  and  care, 
Our  humble,  grateful  praises  claim; 
His  goodn?ss  none  can  comprehend,. 
His  tender  mercies  know  no  end.  ;N0W  with  J°>ful  sonSs  appear. 
_    ,xr     A,      ,,      t       i     .i_   .  i  Hail  with  humble  adoration 

2.  Worthv  the  Lamb,   that  every \ChrUt  ^  Lor(,   for  £Ver  near 

„.    ,l,rcfh  ,  >cat :  To  his  ransom'd  congregation  : 

His  laud,  in  cease  ess  stratus  re-  WW|  (hc  h(1  dej        to  ,,wt.„ 

VVorthyheLamb  that  for  his  death  iGo(]  -^  £"  Immanucl. 

Each  pulse  should  to  his  honour;  ,i   gwertner. 

That  to  his  throne  the  sacrifice        (686.)  580.*  T.  121  • 

Of  prayer  and  praise  like  incensejlN  joyful  hymns  of  praise, 
rise.  (Like  one  man,  sweetly  raise 

,/»qq\  ii     Voices  all  united  ; 

(P*6)  °7  '  •  T- 14. ;  With  our  liturgio  lays 

FOR    mercies,    countless    as    the  Our  Saviour  is  delighted  >! 

Which  daily  I  receive  (sands' He'll  with  gracious  ear 

From  Jesus  m,y  Redeemer's  hands,.  Our  thanksgivings  bear, 

My  soul,  what  canst  thou  give  1      And  we  Feel  him  near.  / 

2  .Alas!    from  such    a    heart    as  .gggx  ggj.  ,f     l5g 

\Y  hat  can  I  bring  him  forth  1  (mine, \ v 

My  best  is  stain'd  and  dyed  with  THOU,  our  Light,  our  Leading- 

My  all  is  nothing  worth.  (sin,  Who  bast  kindly  us  directed  [star. 

•»    v  f   ii  •         »         ii  .   iMi  And  protected  ; 

3.    let    this    acknowledgment    III    ....     '     .  ... 

v       ii  l    v    .u  i  >j      /      i       When  tin  mercies,  dailv  new, 

r  or  all  he  hath  bestow  d,      (make,   ... 

a    ,      .  •       «  ,  ,,„   .    |  We  review, 

MaJvation  s  sacred  cup  I  11  take, 


And  call  upon  my  God. 

1.  The  best  return  for  one  like  me 

f^o  wretched  and  so  poor, 


In  the  dust  we  fall  before  tin  e, 
Lost  in  wonder,  we  adore  th< 
None  can  give  thee  praises  ilue. 


THANKSGIVING. 


193 


(689.)  582.  r.690. 

O  GOD,  at  thy  command  we  rise 

Thy  glorious  name  to  bless ; 
Thee,  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and 

We  thankfully  confess;    (skies, 
Our  joy  is  now  to  sing  of  thee, 

To  triumph  in  thy  love, 
\nd   this   (transporting  thought!) 
shall  be 

Our  endless  work  above, 


2.  The  Lamb  who  by  blood  our  sal- 
vation obtained, 

Took  on  him  our  curse,  and  death 
freely  sustained, 

Is  worthy  of  praises,  let  with  one 
accord 

All  people  say,  Amen,  O  praise  ye 
Qrtfcor. 

;.  249 


(690.) 


583. 


t.  167. 

power,  and 


WORSHIP,  honour 

blessing, 

Christ  is  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises  without  ceasing 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give  : 
Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,nob!est  lays 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise 

(691.) 


the  Lord. 

(694.) 

IN  humble,  grateful  lays. 

The  Lord  :||:  of  hosts  we  praise. 

His  saving  name  confess; 

Yea,  filPd  with  holy  awe,  revere 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Comforter: 

Amen,  Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah, 

Amen,  Hallelujah. 

2.  Praise  to  the  slaughter d  Lamb: 

iHis  love  :||:  we  will  proclaim, 

:  Who  died  us  to  redeem  ; 


-^  a  .-,  11J.    ^  mi£nt  eacn  pulse  thanksgiving 


beat. 


THE  Lamb ofGod unspotted, pure,  And  ever>  hreat"  his  praise  repeat: 


From  angels  and  from  men. 
To  the  Lamb  slain 


and  holy,  (God 

VVho  reconcil'd  us  by  his  death  to 
\nd  from  our  sins  hath  wash'd  us  A11  hanwat  doth  pertain 

in  his  blood,  (lowly  ypn- 

Is  worthv,  that  before  his  footstool,  v 
All 


587 


i    -:;<>. 


knees  should   bow,  and  every  PRAISES,  thanks,  and   adorati, 


tongue  confess, 

Him    Lord     alone,    to     God     the 

Father's  praise.  GtegtiT. 

<;!):;.  58{  t.39. 

O  THAT  we  with  gladness  of  spirit 
for  ever 

Adored   and   praised   our  crucified 
ur  ; 


V)  might  each  pulsation  thanksKiv-  [n  ,. 


Be  given  to"  God  without  cessation, 
To  Jesus  <  '^ist.  our  gracious  Lord  : 
For  h?^  mercy,   lore,  and  lav  our 
To  us  .-iidure  for  etfet ; 

Bless,  -     :  ime  with  one  ac- 

To  G  e  1    -her.  Son, 

\  •  ■    -  e  in  One. 


mg  express, 


■  -     Lamb  slain 


\nd  e.ch   breath   we  draw   be   tfl    L(  „  .     „arfh  re   ,      A 


anthem  of  praise, 

15 


194 


XXX.     PRAYER  AND  SUPPLICATION. 


(696.)  588.  t.  582. 

BEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace, 

The  promise  calls  rne  near. 
ThereJesus  shows  his  cheering  face, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 
2.  That  rich,  atoning  hlood, 

Which  sprinkled  round  I  see, 
Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God 

An  all-prevailing  plea. 
i.  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 

Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold ; 
Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  was 
spilt, 

What  else  can  he  withhold  ? 

4.  Beyond  thy  utmost  wants 
His  love  and  power  can  bless ; 

To  praying  souls  he  always  grants 
More  than  they  can  express. 

5.  Since  'tis  the  Lord's  command, 
My  mouth  I  open  wide  : 

Lord,   open    thou    thy    bounteous 
That  I  may  be  supplied,  (hand, 

6.  My  soul,  believe  and  pray. 
Without  a  doubt  believe  : 

Whate'er  we    ask   in   God's   own 
We  surely  shall  receive,     (way, 

7.  Here  stands  the  promise  fair, 
For  God  cannot  repent, 

To  fervent,  persevering  prayer, 
He'll  every  blessing  grant. 

J.  Newton, 

(697.)  589.  t.  11. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
l<\su>  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  himself  hath  bid  thee  pray. 
And  sends  none  unheard  away. 
2.  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring  ; 


For  his  grace  and  power  are  such. 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 
3.  Lord,  I  will  not  let  thee  go. 
Till  the  blessing  thou  bestow  : 
Oh,  do  not  my  suit  disdain ; 
None  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 
J.  Nei 

590.  t.  -1. 

AND  dost  thou  say.  M  Ask  what 
thou  wilt?"  (hour:  \ 

Lord,   I  would    seize    the    golden 

I  pray  to  be  releas'd  from  guilt. 

And  freed  from  sin,  and  Satan V 
power. 

2.  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  im- 

part, 
More  of  thine  image  let  me  bear , 
Erect  thy  throne  within  my  heart. 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

3.  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  seal'd. 
And    from    thy    joy    to  draw  my 

strength  ; 
To   have   thy   boundless    love   re- 

veal'd,  (length. 

In  all   its  height,  and  breadth,  and 

4.  Grant  these  requests.  I  ask  no- 

more, 
But  to  thy  care  the  rest  resign. 
Living  or  dying,  rich  or  poor, 
All  shall  be  well,  if  thou  art  mine. 
.J.  New  ton 


591. 


t.  14 


FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bbm 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 
Accepted  at  thy  throne,  let   thi* 

Sincere  petition  ri>e. 
2.    Give  me   |   caini    and    thanktu! 

From  every  murmur  tree:  (heurt 


PRAYER  AND  SUPPLICATION. 


195 


The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart,  8.  Give  these, — and  then  thy  will 

And  let  me  live  to  thee.  be  done  ; 

3L  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art      Thus strengthen'd  with  all  might, 

Mv  life  and  death  attend;  (mine,:  We,  by  thy  Spirit  and  thy  Son, 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  >      Sha11  Prav>  and  Pr7^^er 
shine,  *         e°J. 

And  crown  my  journey's  end.     :  ^y°  T-  '^D 

Mrs.  Steele.  0  THOU  who  hearest  prayer. 
592.  t.  14.       The  God  of  power  and  might ; 

^^^  "     .  .  ,      To  seek  thy  face  be  all  our  care, 

LORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  anght,       An<,  on/  me  deli  ht. 


With  reverence  and  with  fear  : 

Though  dust  and  ashes  in  thy  sight, 

Wo  may,  we  must  draw  near. 

2.    We  perish   if    we    cease    from 
prayer ; 
0  grant  us  power  to  pray  ! 


supreme  ctelighi 

2.  O  God  of  grace  and  love, 
Regard  us  from  thy  throne  ; 

i  Send  down  to  us  the  heavenly  Dove, 
And  seal  us  as  thine  own. 

3.  We  have  no  other  trust. 
But  thy  dear  sacrifice  ; 


And  when  to  meet   thee   we   pre-  Qur  h     p  thou  ho,v  Qne  an(,  . 
Lord,  meet  us  by  the  way.  (pare,       ThovJ  nevpj  wilt-de8pi(le. 

3.  Burdcn'd  with  guilt,  convinc'd  4    sinfu|j  we  pIen(,  thy  b|ood; 

T   °    sin'  .  Weak,  we  implore  thy  power; 

In  weakness,  want  and  woe        )Savi         remember  us  for  good 
r  iglmngs  w.thout,and  fears  within,;     ,n  (,         r>s  t    s       hour. 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go  <  _  .  ,     ,  . 

, ,    ,     „     „  ;5.  Come  with  thv  saving  strength. 

4.  (,od  of  all   grace,  we  come  to       wjth  hea[ing  viftue  CQme . 

..,'.  ,   ,'     ,  ,  And  let  thy  guiding  hand  at  length 

With  broken  contrite  hearts  ;  Uondu^  us  ^    homc 

(rive  what  thine  eve  delights  to  see, 

Truth  in  the  inward  parts  :—       6-  TlI1>  sav,(1  trom  al!  unno.v 
_    ,,.       ,        ,        ...  .  Of  earthly  fear  and  stritf, 

o.  Give  deep  humility  ;_the  sense,  We  enter  mtQ  endlegg   . 

Of  godly  sorrow  give ;  And  cver|aPtin     |ife< 

A  strong,  desiring  confidence,  W.MwariU, 

To  heax  thy  voice  and  live  : — 
f>.   Faith  in  the  only  sacrifice  °'  *•  T.  11. 

That  can  for  sin  atone  ;  HEAVENLY    Father,  to    whose 

To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes,  Future  things  unfolded  lie,       (eye 

On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone  : —    Through  the  desert  where  I  stray, 
7.   Patience,  to  watch,  and  wait,     (Let  thy  counsel  guide  my  way. 
and  weep,  i2.  Lead  me  not,  for  flesh  is  frail, 

Though  mercy  long  delay;  Where  fierce  trials  would  assail ; 

Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep,  Leave  me  not,  in  darken'd  hour. 

And  trust  thee  though  thou  slay  :  To  withstand  the  tempter's  power. 


I9G 


PRAYER  AND 


i.   Save  me  from   his   treacherous 

wiles, 
\rm  me  against  pleasure's  smiles  ; 
<nve  me,  for  my  spirit's  health, 
Neither  poverty  nor  wealth. 
I.  Help  thy  servant  to  maintain 
\  profession  free  from  stain, 
That  my  sole  reproach  may  he, 
Following  Christ  and  fearing  thee. 
5.  Lord,  uphold  me  day  hy  day, 
Shed  a  light  upon  my  way  ; 


And  Satan  trembles  whrn  hi 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4.  While  Moses  stood  with    arms 

spread  wiili. 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  : 
[But  when  through  weariness  they 

fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevailM. 

5.  Have  you  no  words  ?  Ah,  think 

again  ;  (plain, 

Words  flow  apace  when  you  coin- 


cide     me      through    perplexing!  And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  car 


snares, 
Care  for  me  in  all  my  cares. 
6.   All  I  ask  for  is — enough  ; 
Only,  when  the  way  is  rough, 
Let  thy  rod  and  staff  impart 
Strength  and  courage  to  my  heart. 
V.  Should  thy  wisdom,  Lord,  decree 
Trials  long  and  sharp  for  me, 
Pain  or  sorrow,  care  or  shame. 
Father,  glorify  thy  name  ! 
8.    Let  me  neither  faint  nor  fear, 
Feeling  still  that  thou  art  near, 
In  the  course  my  Saviour  trod, 
Pending  still  to  thee,  my  God. 

Cornier. 


595. 


t.  22. 


WHAT  various  hindrances  we 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ;  (meet 
Yrt  who.  that  knows  the  worth  of 

prayer, 
Bui  wishes  to  he  often  there. 
%.  Prayer  makes  the  darken  M  cloud 

withdraw ;  (s;i\v  ; 

Prayer  Himhs  the  Indder  .Tacoh 
(Jives  exercise  to  faith  ;md  love; 

Brings  even  blessing  from  ahovc. 

:}.   Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to 

tight  ;  (bright; 

i'     rer  nukes  the  Christian's  armor 


With  the  sad  tale  of  all  youf  eare. 
6.  Were  half  the  breath  thusvainlj 

spent, 
To  heaven   in  supplication  sent. 
Your  cheerful  song  u  ou Id  oftener  be. 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for 

me."  Cowper. 

(698.)  5<m;  t.  10. 

THE  prayers  of  the  oeeoV 
Thou,  Lord,  tfl  hear  art  ready  . 
Thy  mercy  and  forbearance 
We  every  day  experience. 

2.  When  thee  in  faith  addressing, 
Thou  no  good  git't«nor  Ulessjni 
Unto  thy  church  denieat. 

But  all  her  wains  supplies*. 

3.  In  thee  we  trust  for  ever, 
Since  thou  to  each  believer- 
Afford'*!  that  consolation 

"  I've  heard  thj  supplication." 

(701.)  597. «  t.  ilk 

QUITE  alom  .  ..ml  ...  f  not  loml\ 
I'll  converse  with  Omi  hi}  Friend 
Now  from  world]-.  •■dim; 

I  my  time  in  pra]  ml. 

2.  ()  how  blesse<      i    '.<  iiioesentu 
When  the  Lord  him*  If  tJrsstl  -  Ileal 
When  I  feel  hi^  _ 
And  he  list,  n 


SUPPLICATION. 


197 


(704.)  698.*  t.  79. 

WITH  ardent  longing,  at  thy  feet, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  humhly  wait; 

O  lend  a  gracious  ear 
Unto  my  manifold  complaints: 
I  trust  thou  wilt  relieve  my  wants, 
And  deign  thy  needy  child  to  hear. 

2.  Grant    me   an    upright,  simple 

heart, 
A  cheerful  mind  to  me  impart, 
Free  from  sin's  galling  load  : 
O  may  I  of  my  sinfulness 
Always  retain  a  consciousness, 
But  not  serve  sin,  forbid  it,  God  ! 

3.  Grant  me  a  harmless,  dove-like 
To  true  humility  inclin'd  ;   (mind, 

Thy  will  be  mine  indeed  : 
O  may  I  labour,  constantly 
Endow'd  with  spirit's  poverty, 
From  every  hurtful  influence  freed. 

4.  May  I  be  serious,  child-like  too, 
In  all  essentials  firm  and  true  ; 

Give  me  a  trusty  ear  ; 
A  sympathizing,  tender  heart, 
In  joy  and  sorrow  to  take  part, 
And  gladly  others'  burdens  bear. 

5«  In  converse  make  me  tractable 
And  mild  ;  in  storms  invincible, 

And  never  prone  to  yield. 
May  I  maintain  incessantly 
A  tender  fellowship  with  thee, 
From  day  to  day  by  grace  upheld. 

6.  Thy  unction  O  may  I  obey, 
And  tread  the  pilgrim's  rugged  way; 

Grant  I  may  shun  no  toil ; 
In  all  my  senses  render  me 
Well  exercis'd,  and  let  me  be 
Anointed  with  thy  gladdening  oil. 

7.  Thou  of  all  nations  the  desire, 
With  zeal  thy  ministers  inspire  ; 

And  grant    tht  every  field. 


With  gospel-seed  already  sown. 
!ln  Gentile  lands  or  in  our  own, 
;  May  an  abundant  harvest  yield. 
,8.  O  Father,  us  with  pleasure  own, 
iThe  dear-bought  purchase  of  thy 
O  Spirit,  be  our  guide,       (Son  ; 
jTo  us  thy  saving  light  afford  ; 
O  Christ,the  church's  Head  &  Lord, 
May  w7e  for  ever  thine  abide.        z 

|(705.)  599.*  r.86 

jLORD    Jesus  Christ,  thy    body's 

Head  and  Saviour, 

I  On  us,  thy  children,  deign  to  look 

in  favour;     (are  overflowing, 

Our   grateful    hearts   with  thank> 

Before  thee  bowing. 

2.  What  peace  do  we  derive,  what 
consolation, 

What  strength  from  thy   atoning 

death  and  passion  : 
Impressed  with   holy  reverence  we 

adore  thee, 

And  fall  before  thee 

3.  Thy  goodness,  as  thy  power,  is 
past  expression ; 

We  trust  that  thou,  whene'er  with 

supplication  (accept  us, 

We  seek  thy  face,  in  mercy  wilt 

And  not  reject  us 

4.  O  Lord,  thou  great  High-priest 
of  our  profession, 

Who  at  God's  right  hand  makest 

intercession,   (help  the  needv 

And   by  thy  powerful    prayers  t" 

Art  ever  ready  : — 

5.  The  many  drops  of  blood  which 
from  thee  flowed, 

The  streams  of  tears  which  oft  thy 

cheeks  bedewed,       (pleading 

Are  all   in  our  behalf   for  mercy 

And  interceding 


198 


PRAYER  AND 


6.  O   may    thy    church    thro'  thy 

atonement's  powers, 

Unto  thy  praise  before  thee  bloom 

like  flowers ;  (Saviour, 

Yea,  glorify  thy  name  in  us,  dear 

Both  now  and  ever. 

z. 

(706.)  600.*  t.  83. 

FLOCK  of  Christ,  in  fellowship 
Oiler  fervent  supplication  ; 
Whether  to  rejoice  or  weep 
We  may  now  have  most  occasion : 
When  the  lips  no  more  can  pray, 
Sighs  will  find  to  him  their  way. 

2.  O  may  he  so  sensibly 

Bless  us  with  his  grace  and  favour, 

That  we  in  humility 

May  rejoice  in  him,  our  Saviour ; 

May  he  in  his  mercy  grant 

\11  we  weep  for,  nil  we  want. 

3.  May  his  presence  constantly 
Yield  us  joy  and  consolation, 
In  the  certain  hope  that  he 
Will  regard  our  supplication, 
Grant  our  prayers,  and  much  more 
Than  we're  able  to  conceive,  (give 

4.  This  be  our  supreme  delight, 
To  remain  in  closest  union 
With  our  Lord  both  day  and  night, 
And  enjoy  bis  sweet  communion; 
This  our  heaven  while  here  we  stay, 
Him  to  love,  serve,  and  obey. 

(708.)  601.*  t.  79. 

LOftD,   our   High-priest  and  Sa- 
Pour  fire  and  spirit's  fervour  (viour, 

On  all  our  priestly  bands; 
When  we  are  interceding, 
\  \u)  lor  thy  people  pleading,(hands. 
<;m;    incense,    and    hold    up    our 
2.  By  thine  illumination, 
Thy  church's  situation 
Tn  the  true  light  we  trace  ; 


We  rise  from  prayer  with  blessing? 
O'ercome  what  is  distressing  (race- 
Thro'  thee,  and  run  with  joy  our 
SB.  Ac  Nedsser. 

(709.)  602.*         t.  114. 

WHENEVER  we  in  holy  contem- 
plation (O  Lord, 
Survey  the  kingdom  of  thy  cross, 
And  call  to  mind  the  promis'd,  full 
reward  (expectation 
For  thy  soul's  travail ;  with  glad 
The    hope    we   cherish,  that    thy 

reign  of  peace 
Shall    soon    o'erspread    the    earth 
with  rich  increase. 

2.  O  Father  of  thy  people,  we  im- 

plore thee,  (ferings,  bless; 
The  church,  the  fruit  of  Jesus'  suf- 
Refresh  thine  heritage  with  showers 

of  grace,  (the  glory  : 

The  cause  is  thine,  and  thine  alone 
May   Jesus  thousands  as    a  spoil 

obtain',  (gain. 

And  his  disciples  constant  victory 

3.  O  Holy   Spirit,  Christ's  blood- 

bought  salvation 
Set  forth,  and  glorify  his  sacrifice  ; 
May  hosts  of  sinners,  listening  to 

thy  voice,  (tat ion. 

Receive  with  joy  the  gospel-invi- 
And,  by  thee    gather'd,  see  their 

names  enrolPd  (som'd  fold. 
Among  the  sheep  of  Jesus'   ran- 

(712.)  603.  t.  185 

GRACIOUS    Saviour,    bless    th\ 

congregation, 
Richly  all  her  wants  supply  ; 
Be  our  only  joy  and  consolation. 
Till  we  quit  mortality  : 
()1   each  weight  may  we  be  more 

divested,  (lested. 

Live   beneath   thy   sceptre   unmo- 


SUPPLICATION. 


199 


In  thy  matchless  radiance  shine, 

Killed  with  thy  love  divine. 

-2.  Cheer  thy  chosen  witnesses,  O 

Jesus, 
Who  thy  dying  love  proclaim ; 
That  with  joy  they  may  to  distant 

places 
Bear  thy  great  and  glorious  name  : 
By  thy  arm  O  may  they  be  de- 
fended, (ended, 
Till  their  pilgrimage  on  earth  is 
And  they  are  with  thee  at  rest 
Lord,  we  pray,  hear  our  request 


604. 


Swertner, 

t.  22. 


(713.) 

LORD  Jesus,  with   thy   presence 

bless, 
By  land  and  sea,  thy  witnesses  : 
In  every  danger  them  defend, 
In  every  trial  prove  their  friend. 
%.  O  may  thy  word  in  Christendom 
Be  bless'd,  and  may  thy  kingdom 

come  ; 
And  may  thy  servants  joyful  bring 
New  spoils,  each  day,  to  thee,  their 

King. 

3.  Preserve  in  constant  love  and 

peace,  (crease 

And  thro'  thy  blessing  still  in- 
Thy  little  flocks,  which  far  and 
In  towns  and  villages  appear,  (near 

4.  Thy  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us 

fulfil, 
incline  our  hearts  to  do  thy  will : 
Thy  gospel  make  more  fully  known; 
VI  ay  all  the  world  thy  goodness  own. 
John  de  Wjitti'ville. 

(715.)  605.  t.22. 

ATTEND,    O    Saviour,    to    our 

prayer ; 
h  1 1  things  by  thy  appointment  are  ; 


We  thee  confess  the  sovereignLord, 
Thy  name  be  everywhere  ador'd. 

2.  Thou  who  on  earth  the  sick  didst 

heal, 
And  to  the  poor  thy  love  reveal, 
O  comfort,  by  a  look  from  thee, 
All  who  are  now  in  misery. 

3.  Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us  still ; 
Might  all  but  know  thy  holy  will ; 
Subdue  all  pride  and  stubbornness, 
O  Lord,  by  thy  prevailing  grace. 

4.  Preserve  by  thy  almighty  aid 
Those  who  have  thee  their  refuge 

made  ;  (blame, 

Grant  that,  in  all  things  free  from 
In  meekness  they  may  praise  thy 

name.  j.  Gambold. 


606. 


t.  205. 


(716.) 

JESUS,  hear  our  fervent  prayer. 

Own  thy  people,  seal  us  thine  : 
Thee  to  obey  from  day  to  day 

By  thy  Spirit  us  incline  : 
Us  for  ever  bless  and  keep, 
Mark  us  as  thy  chosen  sheep  ; 
From  thy  fulness  to  us  grant 
Every  grace  and  gift  we  want. 

(718.  607.*  r.  166. 

LORD  Jesus,  bless  thy  witnesses, 
Spread  over  them  thy  arms  of  love  ; 
Behold  them  in  their  destin'd  race, 
Where  bold  in  faith's  bright   path 

they  move  : 
Support  them  under  every  load, 
Console  them  when  they  weep  'fore 

thee,  (stow'dj 

And  help  them,  for  the  aid  be* 
To  praise  thy  name  continually. 

(719.)  608.*         t.  159. 

ABUNDANTLY  our  Saviour's 
Bestoweth  gifts  and  grace  ;   (hand 


200 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP  AND 


This  we  in  many  a  distant  land 
With  inward  joy  can  trace  : 
When    for   his  work   engag'd    in 

prayer, 
We  know  he  our  requests  will  hear, 
And  confidently  can  believe, 
A  rich  increase  he'll  give. 

(720.)  609.  t.  185. 

BLESS,  O  Lord,  we  pray,  thy  con- 
gregation, 
Bless  each  choir  and  family  ;  (tion, 
Bless  the  youth,  the  rising  genera- 
Bless  the  children  dear  to  thee ; 
Bless  thy  servants, grant  them  grace 
and  unction  ;  (their  function  ; 
That  they  may  with  care  discharge 
Lord  on  thee  we  humbly  call, 
Let  thy  blessings  rest  on  all. 

(722.)  610.*  t.  97. 

OFT  as  the  church  the  goodness 

weighs, 
Which  Jesus  unto  her  displays, 
And  ponders  on  his  faithful  care, 
Which  she   each  day  doth  richly 

share,  (inclin'd 

By  love  constraint,  to  pray  she  is 
For  the  prosperity  of  all  mankind. 
2.  For  all  put  in  authority 
We  supplicate  most  fervently  ; 


The  magistrates  who  are  ordain  *d 
Support  by  thy  almighty  hand  ; 
And,  under  their  protection,  grant 

that  we 
jMay  live  in  godliness  and  honesty 
Gtagpr 

611.  t.  22 

O  GOD  of  heaven  and  earth,  arise 
And  hear  our  loud  united  cries  ; 
Behold  us  bow  before  thy  face, 
Throughout  our  land,  and  seek  th> 
graee. 

2.  Our  trust  is  not  in  mortal  hosts. 
Nor  in  the  arms  that    guard  our 

coasts  ; 
Thine  is  the  land,  and  thine  the 

main, 
And  human  force  and  skill  are  vain 

3.  Our  guilt  might  draw  thy  ven- 

geance down 
On  every  shore,  on  every  town  ; 
But  view  us,  Lord,with  pitying  eye. 
And  lay  thy  lifted  thunder  by. 

4.  Forgive  the  follies  of  our  times. 
And  cleanse  our  land  from  all  it> 

crimes ; 
Reform'd  and   deck'd  with    grace 

divine, 
Let  our  united  people  shine. 

Doddridge,  (ad.) 


W\T.     PI  BLIC  WORSHIP  AND  THE  LORD'S  DAY 
(781.)  612.*  t.  22 


LORD  (,'hrist.  reveal  thy  holy  face, 
\/id  send  t lit-  Spirit  ol  thy  grace, 
To  fill  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal. 

To  learn  thy  truth,  and  do  thy  will.  Kt,  in  a!  praise  to  thee,  our  King, 
2.    Lord,  lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways,  Till  we  behold  thv  face  most  bright, 
And  teach  our  lips  to  tell  thy  praise:  j  In  joy  and  everlasting  light 


Revive  our  hope,  our  faith  increase* 
To  taste  the  sweetness  o\'  thy  t^race 

3.  Till   we    with     angels    join   to 
■big 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


4 .  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  giv'n 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

William,  Duke  of  "Weimar. 

s<>5.)  613.  t.  22. 

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. 

2.  For  thou,  within  no  walls  con- 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ;  (fin'd, 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they 

come. 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

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

1.  Here  may  we  prove  the  power 

of  prayer,  (care, 

To  strengthen  faith,  and   sweeten 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  thy  cross  before  our  eyes. 

5.  Behold, at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord: 
O    rend    the    heavens    and    come 

down,  (own. 

And  make  each  rebel  heart  thine 

Oowper. 

till.  T.   14. 

ETERNAL  Sun  ofjighteousness, 
Display  thy  beams  divine, 

And  cause  the  glory  of  thy  face 
Upon  our  hearts  to  shine. 

2.  Light  in  thy  light  O  may  we  see, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  prove, 

Reviv'd,  and  cheer'd,  and  blest  by 

thee. 
The  God  of  pardoning  love. 

C  YV.-loy. 


201 

t.  22. 


(896.)  615. 

WITH  joy  we  hasten  to  the  place. 
Where  we  ourSaviour  oft  have  met. 
And  while  we  feast  upon  his  grace. 
Our  burdens  and  our  griefs  forget. 

2.  Tho'  pinch'd  with  poverty  at 
Or  with  affliction  daily  fed,  (home. 
It  makes  amends,  if  we  can  come 
To  God's  own  house  for  heavenly 

bread. 

3.  We  thank  thee  for  thy   day,  O 

Lord  :  (seek  ; 

Here  we  thy  promis'd  presence 
Open  thine  hand,  with   blessing.- 

stor'd 
And  grant  us  manna  for  the  week. 
J.  Nfewton 


(897.) 


616. 


T.ll 


JESUS  is  become  at  length 
My  salvation  and  my  strength  ; 
And  his  praises  shall  prolong, 
WThile  I  live,  my  pleasant  song. 
•2.  Praise  ye  then  his  glorious  name. 
Publish  his  exalted  fame  ; 
Still  his  worth  your  praise  exceed-. 
Excellent  are  all  his  deeds. 
J3.  Raise  again  the  joyful  sound  : 
J  Let  the  nations  spread  it  round  : 
jZion,  sing,  thy  Monarch  see: 
God  the  Saviour  dwells  in  thee. 

J   Newton. 

(898.)  617.  t.  14 

ZION,whereGod  records  his  name. 

In  our  esteem  is  dear ; 
Tasting  his  goodness,  we  exclaim. 

''  'Tis  good  to  sojourn  here." 
2.  Wre  see  his  beauty,  and  admire 

The  glories  of  his  house  ; 
Into  his  will  we  here  inquire. 

And  here  we  pay  our  vows. 


•202 


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3.  Dear  Saviour,  bless  us  from  on 
high, 

Infuse  thy  love  and  fear  ; 
\nd  let  our  lives  exemplify 

The  precious  truths  we  hear. 
i.  And  as  successively  we  quit 

This  mortal,  dying  frame, 
May  others  here  before  thee  meet 

To  bless  thy  holy  name. 


899.) 


618. 


T.ll 


SHEPHERD  of  thy  blood-bought 

sheep, 
Teach  the  stony  heart  to  weep  ; 
Let  the  blind  have  eyes  to  see. 
3ee  themselves  and  look  on  thee. 

2.  Let  the  minds  of  all  our  youth 
Feel  the  force  of  sacred  truth ; 
While  the  gospel-call  they  hear, 
May  they  learn  to  love  and  fear. 

3.  Shows  them  what  their  ways  have 

been, 
:3how  them  the  desert  of  sin ; 
Then  thy  dying  love  reveal : 
This  shall  melt  a  heart  of  steel. 

4.  Where    thou    hast    thy    work 

begun, 
<iive  new  strength  the  race  to  run  ; 
Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears, 
Wipe  away  the  mourner's  tears. 

5.  Bless  us  all,  both  old  and  young  ; 
Call  forth  praise  from  every  tongue: 
Let  the  whole  assembly  prove 
Thy  rich  grace  and  dying  love. 

J.  Newton. 


619 


t.  22. 


HOW   sweet   to    leave  the  world 

awhile, 
\nd  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord  : 
Blest  Saviour,  on  thy  people  smile, 
And  come  according  to  thy  word. 


2.  From  busy  scenes  we  nou    re- 

treat, (thee : 

That  we  may  here  converse  with 
Ah,  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet ; 
Let  this  the  gate  of  heaven  be. 

3.  Chief  of  ten  thousand,  now  ap- 

pear, 
That  we  by  faith  may  see  thy  face  ; 
O  speak,  that  we  thy  voice   may 

hear, 
And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place. 

Kelly. 

620.  t.  582. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest. 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2.  The  King  himself  comes  near. 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray, 

3.  One  day  amidst  the  place, 
Where  my  dear  God  hath  been. 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  dayi 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4.  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss.  Watte 

021.  t.  14 

THIS   is  the  day  the  Lord   hath 
made, 

Let  young  and  old  rejoice  ; 
To  him  be  vows  and  homage  paid. 

Whose  service  is  our  choice. 

2.  This  is  the  temple  of  the  Lord 
How  sacred  is  this  plaee  ! 

With  meekness  let  us  hear  his  word, 
With  reverence  seek  his  face. 

3.  This  is  the  homage  he  requires, 
The  voice  of  praise  and  prayer. 


£ 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


2():> 


The  soul's  affections,  hopes.desires, 
Ourselves  and  all  we  are. 

4.  While  rich  and  poor  for  mercy 
Propitious  from  the  skies,    (call, 

The  Lord,  the  Maker  of  them  all, 
Accepts  the  sacrifice. 

5.  Well    pleas'd,    through   Jesus 

Christ  the  Son, 
From  sin  he  grants  release  ; 
According  to  their  faith  'tis  done, 
He  bids  them  go  in  peace. 

J.  Montgomery. 


622. 


t.  14. 


BLEST  is  the  work,  O  God  and 

King, 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name  : 
By  day  thy  wondrous  grace  we  sing, 

By  night  thy  truth  proclaim. 
&  We  hail  thy  day  of  rest,  O  Lord, 

And  seek  thy  house  of  prayer, 
To  meet  thy  saints,  to  hear  thy 

And  all  thy  works  declare,  (word, 

3.  Though    sensual    hearts,    un- 

chang'd  by  grace, 
Such  heavenly  joys  despise, 
Teach  us    to    love    thy   dwelling- 
Thy  day  of  rest  to  prize:  (place, 

4.  Till,  fix'd    within    thy    courts 

above, 
Far  nobler  songs  we  raise, 
Where  every  heart  is  fill'd  with  love, 
And  every  mouth  with  praise. 
Watt*. 

623.  t.  22. 


Engage    the   ear,  and   warm    the 

heart ; 
Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine. 
Mrs.  Steele. 

624.  t.22. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my 
King,  (and  sing, 

To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning-light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  by  night. 

2.  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
No   mortal   cares   shall    seize   my 

breast ;    . 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3.  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my 
Lord,  (word: 

And  bless  his  works'  and  bless  his 
Thy  works  of   grace,  how  bright 

they  shine ; 
How  deep  thy  counsels,how  divine! 

4.  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts 
so  high  ;  (they  die  ; 

Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes 
Like   grass   they  flourish,  till  tin 

breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5.  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my 

heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6.  Sin,  (my  worst  enemy  before) 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 

O  LORD,  this  sacred  dav  of  thine  Nor  Satan   break  my  peace  again. 

Demands  the  soul's  collected  pow-  7.  Then  shall  r  seGj  an(j  h         and 

irladly  may  we  to  thee  resign  (ers  ;  know 

These  solemn,  consecrated  hours.     A11  t  desir'>d  or  wishM  beIow  . 

2.  Thy  Spirit's  powerful  aid  impart.  And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 

And  bid  thy  word,  with  life  divine,  In  that  eternal  world  of  joy.    Watts. 


204 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP  AND 


625. 


t.  90- 


NOT  to  the  mount  that  burn'd  with 

fire, 
To  darkness,  tempest.and  the  sound 
Of  trumpet,   waxing   higher    and 

higher,  (ground. 

Nor  voice  of  words  that  rent  the 
While  Israel  heard,  with  trembling 

awe, 
Jehovah  thunder  forth  his  law  : — 

2.  But  to  Mount  Zion  we  are  come, 
The  city  of  the  living  God, 
Jerusalem,  our  heavenly  home, 
The  courts  by  angcMegions  trod, 
Where  meet  in  everlasting  love, 
The  Church  of  the  first-born  above : 

3.  To  God,  the  judge  of  quick  and 
The  perfect  spirits  of  the  just,  (dead, 
Jesus,our  great  new-covenantHead, 
The  blood  of  sprinkling, — from  the 

dust, 
That  better  things  thanAbePs  cries, 
And  pleads  a  Saviour's  sacrifice. 

4.  O  hearken  to  the  healing  voice, 
That  speaks  from  heaven  in  tones 

so  mild  ! 

To-day  are  life  and  death  our  choice; 
To-day,  through  mercy  reconcil'd, 
Our  all  to  God  we  yet  may  give  : 
Now  let  us  hear  his  voice  and  live. 

,1.  Montgomery. 


3.  Command  thy  blessing  in  this 

hour. 
Spirit  of  truth,  and  fill  the  place 
With  wounding  and  with  healing 

power,  (grace. 

With  quickening  and  continuum 

4.  O  thou,   our    Maker,    Saviour. 
Guide, 

One  true  eternal  God  confessed  ! 
Whom  thou  hast  join'd,  may  none 
divide,  (hast  bless'd. 

None  dare    to  curse  whom    thou 

5.  With  thee  and  these  forever  found. 
May  all  the  souls  who  here  unite, 
With  harps  and  songs  thy  throne 

surround, 
Rest  in  thy  love,  and  reign  in  light. 


020. 


T.  21: 


027. 


J.  MofltgODHT) 


t.  22 


COMMAND    thy    blessing   from 

above, 
•O  God,  on  all  assembled  here: 
Behold  us  with  a  Father's   love, 
While  we  look  up  with  lilial  fear. 
2.  Command  thy  blessing,  Jesus, 
May  we  thy  true  disciples  be, (Lord, 
.Speak    to   each   heart  thy   mighty 

word  : 
Say  to  the  weakest,  "  Follow  me." 


i  iORD  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  us  pray . 
In  this  thy  house,  on  this  thy  day  ; 
Accept  as  grateful  sacrifice,  (rise. 
The  songs  which  from  thy  temple 

2.  Now  met  to  pray,  and  bless  th\ 

name,  (same. 

Whose  mercies  flow  each  day  the 
Whose    kind    compassions    never 

cease, 
We  seek  instruction,  pardon, peace. 

3.  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord. 

we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
( *  that  we  might  that  rest  attain, 
From  sin,from  sorrow,  k  from  pain  ! 

4.  In  thy  blest  kingdom  we  shall  be 
From  every  mortal  trouble  free  ; 
No  sighs    shall    mingle  with    the 

songs 
Resounding  from  immortal  toagl ». 

5.  O  long-expected   day,  begin  ! 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin  : 


THE  LOKIVs   DAY. 


M6 


Kam  would  we  leave  this  weary  road j 5*  ( )ft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 
To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  in  God.;      Thy  quickening  mace  bestow  ; 


628. 


>■) 


VH  V  presence,  gracious  God, afford 
Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word  ; 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  mir  ear, 
\nd  faith  i>e  miv'd  with  what   we 

hear. 
X   Distracting  thoughts  and  cures 

remove. 
And  li\  our  hearts  and  hopes  above: 
With  food  divine  may  we  he  ted. 
And  satisfied  with  living  hread. 
3.   To  each  th\  sacred  word  apply. 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy; 
\nd  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear. 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 
\.    father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal  ; 
Teach  us  to  know,  and  do  thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display. 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day 


629. 


ALMIGHTY  God, thy  word 

Like  seed  into  the  ground  ; 
\ow  let  the  dew  ot  heaven  descend, 

And  righteous  fruits  ahound. 
2.  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  ma  n 
This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
pve  ir  root  in  every   heart, 
bring  forth  fruits  of  lo\c. 


DoddridfijajThal  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  re- 
ceive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

I  ongn  gationaJ  U.  B 

630.  t.(.»<). 

ON  what,  in  weakness,  has   heen 

sown. 
1  by  biessiog, gracious  Lord,hestow; 
The  power  is  thine,yea  thine  alone, 
T  )  make  it  spring  and  fruitful  grow: 
Do  thou  the  plenteous  harvest  raise. 
And  thou  a  lone  shall  have  the  praise. 
.1.  Newton, 

6&L  t.  595. 

ONCE  more,  before  we  part. 

Bless  the  Redeemer's  name  ; 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 

Praise  and  adore  tin   same. 
3    Let  Ua  upon  his  word 

Still  live,  and  t't'cd.  and  grow; 
Let  us  £ro  on  to  know  the  Lord. 

And  practice  what  we  know. 

Hart. 

632.  t.  22. 

(DISMISS  us  with   thy    Messing, 

Lord  ! 
iHetp  us  to  iced  upon  thy  word  : 
All  that  has  been   amiss  forgive, 
lAl  d  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 
L$.  Though  wc  ire  guilty,  thou  art 

good  ;  (blood  : 


T.  14. 


,-irinkle    our    works    with    Jesus 
.  Let  not  the  world  B deceitful f  lrlUM..d  ^  rek 


A    1  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


The  rising  plant  destft*,  : 
l'nl  l**t  it  yield,  a  hundred-fold. 

The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 
-: .    \<»r  let  thy  word,  so  kindly  - 

To  raise  us  to  thy  throne.  I'<      'hee,  O    Lord,   our    u;«ni<   are 

Rfturn  to  thee,  and  sadly  tell.  known, 

t  we  reject  thy  Son.  Prom  theederiv'd  arc  all  our  powers; 


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Accept,  we  pray,  what  is  thine  own, 
In  mercy  pardon,  what  is  ours : 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  re- 
ceive, 
And  to  thy  word  a  blessing  give. 
2.  Our  Saviour  grant,that  each  of  us 
Now  met  in  thy  bless'd  presence 

here, 
Again  may  meet  together  thus, 
When  thou  &  all  thy  saints  appear, 
Andfollow  thee  to  heaven,our  home: 
Ev'n  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come. 
J.  Newton,  (ad.) 

(902.)  634.  t.  585. 

LORD.dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing; 
Pill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  : 

O  refresh  us,  :||: 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 
2.  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

King  of  glory,  :|: 
Sway  thy  sceptre  all  around. 

Kippon.  or  BurderV  Doll. 

635.  t.  14. 

THOUSANDS,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 

Withiu  thy  temple  meet;  (to-day 
And  ten.c  of  thousands  throng  to 

Their  homage  at  thy  feet,     (pay 
2.  The  dew  lies  thick  on  all  the 
ground, 

8hall  my  poor  fleece  be  dry  ? 
The    manna    rains    from     heaven 

Shall  I  of  hunger  die  1    (around, 
:*.   Behold  thy    prisoner,  loose  my 

If  'tis  thy  gracious  will  ;  (bands, 
U  not,  contented  in  thy  hands. 

Behold  thy  prisoner  still. 


4.  I  may  not  to  thy  courts  repair. 
Yet  here  thou  surely  art ; 

O  give  me  here  a  house  of  prayer, 
Here  sabbath-joys  impart. 

5.  To  faith  reveal   the  things  un- 

seen, 
To  hope,  the  joys  untold  ; 
Let  love,  without  a  vail  between. 
Thy  glory  now  behold. 

J.  Montgomery. 

636.    t.  581  or  83. 
SAFELY  through  another  week 
God  hath  brought  us  on  our  way  : 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek 
On  the  approaching  Sabbath  day  ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best. 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2.  Mercies,  multiplied  each  hour, 
Gracious  Lord,  our  praise  demand. 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  power, 
Nourish'd  by  thy  bounteous  hand  : 
Now  from  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  night  with  thee. 

3.  When  the  morn  shall  bid  us  rise. 
May  we  feel  thy  presence  near  ; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
When  we  in  thy  house  appear  ; 
And  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove 
Foretastes  of  the  joys  above. 

.'    Xewtou 


63"! 


T.  S 


THIS  stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay, 
We  build  the  temple,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Thine  eye  be  open  night  and  day 
To  guard  this  house  and  sanctuary. 
2.  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  th\ 

face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live. 
Hear,  thou,  in  heaven,  thy  dwel- 
ling-place. 
And  when  thou  nearest,  O  forgive. 


THE  LORD'*  DAY. 


207 


.'*.  Here,  when  thy  messengers  pro- 
claim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son. 

Still,  by  the  power  of  his  great 
name, 

Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4.  Hosanna  !    to    their    heavenly 

King  ;  (song, 

When  children's  voices  raise  that 
Hosanna  !  let  their  angels  sing, 
And  heaven  with  earth  the  strain 

prolong. 

5.  But  will  indeed  Jehovah  deign 
Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  the    world's    Redeemer 

reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest  1 

6.  That  glory  never  hence  depart ! 
Tei  choose  not.  Lord,  this  house 

alone  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
fn  every  bo*>oin  fix  thy  throne. 

J.  Montgomery. 


o3s. 


t.  14. 


DEAR  Shepherd    of  thy    people, 
hear  ! 

Thy  presence  now  display  : 
A6  thou  hast  giv'n  a  place  for  prayer, 

So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 
2 .  VV ithin  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell  : 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience 

The  wounded  spirit  heal,    (ease, 
:*.  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise  ; 


And  pour  thy  blessing  from  above. 

That  we  may  render  praise. 
4.  And  may    the    gospel's   joyful 
sound. 
Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace. 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

J.  Newton 

639.  t.22 

O  THOU,  who  didst  the  temple  fill 
With  thy  resplendent,  awful  train 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  still, 
Appear  in  those  bright  robes  again - 

2.  In  us,  and  round  about  us  shine. 
Here  cause  us  to  behold  thy  race  : 
O  make  this  tabernacle  thine  ! 

O  sanctify  this  holy  place  ! 

3.  Now  send  the  promis'd  unction 

down, 
And  all  our  waiting  hearts  inspire  : 
Lord    Jesus,    make     thy     goings- 
known, 
Thy  ministers  a  flame  of  fire. 

4.  Work  with   them,  and  confirm 

thy  word 
To  all  who  worship  in  this  place  : 
O  pour  upon  us,  holy  Lord, 
Unceasing  showers  of  saving  grace 

5.  So  shall  thy  servants'  hopes  be 

crown'd, 
And  glory  to  thy  name  be  giv'n  ; 
While  this  Bethesda  shall  be  found 
The    house  of   God.    the    gate   ot 

heaven.         Con^r.-^ition-dl  U  H 


208 


(72(3.) 


XXXII. 

640. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


T.  1G7. 


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  1 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  mayst  smile  at  all   thy  foes. 

2.  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
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. 

•3.  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near  : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 
Which  he   gives  them  when  they 

pray. 
4.   Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood  ! 
J <  sus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 
Makes  thorn  kings  and  priests  toGod: 
'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 
In  his  courts   to  reign  as  kings, 
And  as  prie>ts,  his  solemn    praises 
Bach  Cor  i  thank-offering  brings. 

-").  Saviour,  if  of  /ion's  city 
I  thro'  grace  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pit\  . 
I  will  glnry  in  thy  name  : 


Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure. 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  : 
Solid  joy  and  lasting  treasure 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

J.  Newton. 

(727.)  641.*  t.  69 

HOW  amiable 

Thy  habitations  are, 
Wherein  assemble 

Thy  Christian  people  dear, 
0  Lord, — thy  praises  to  record. 

2.  My  heart  with  fervour 
And  inward  longing  pants, 

Thy  grace  and  favour 

To  tell  there  with  thy  saints, 
Boldly — the  truth  to  testify. 

3.  For  there  thou  choo- 

To  dwell,  my  living  Tower; 
Sweet  rest  diffusest 

From  that  place  evermore. 
Which  thou — ordained  hast  thereto. 

4.  There  is  asserted 

The  new  birth  spiritual  ; 
Souls  are  converted 

By  thy  pure  gospel's  call, 
And     there — in    Christ's     church 
grafted  are. 

5.  For  this  I'm  longinsi, 

To  be  throughout  my  days 
Thereto  belonging, 

Til)    holy  name  to    praise. 
And  thee — to  ser\e   incessantly. 

6.  All  those  are  blessed 

That  come  into  thine  house. 
With  awe  expressed. 

Which  deep  convietion  ■hoWB, 
And    pray — and   to   thee    hnmajre 
pay. 


THE  CHRISTIAN   CHURCH. 


2(  9 


7.  Thou  dost  deliver 
Thy  church  in  all  distress : 

Thou  art  our  Saviour  ; 

Whate'er  may  us  oppress, 
Thro'  thee — we  gain  the  victory. 

8.  One  day  is  better 
Spent  in  the  Christian  church, 

Thy  praise  to  utter, 

Than  thousands  spent  in  search 
Of  joy— in  the  broad  worldly  way. 

9.  This  territory 
The  Lord  as  sun  doth  light, 

Gives  grace  and  glory, 

And  sanctified  delight 
To  all — who  on  his  mercy  call. 

10.  Yea,  his  condition 
How  splendid  'tis.  0  Lord, 

Whom  thou  admission 

Dost  to  thy  church  afford, 
\nd  so — to  heaven's  kingdom  too. i  It  was,  it  is.  and  will  be  so 

11.  Thro'  grace  afford  us, 
Dear  Lord,  church-liberty, 

To  each  good  purpose  ; 

That  we  our  days  employ 
With  cart — thy  holy  word  to  hear. 
IJohcminn  Brethren 


Among  thy  ever  blessed  saints 
Ev'n  now  to  rise  and  dwell. 

5.  To  spend  one  sacred  day, 
Where  God  and  saints  abide. 

Affords  the  soul  diviner  joy 
Than  thousand  days   I  eside. 

6.  Humbly  to  keep  the  door 
Where  God.  the  Lord,  resorts. — 

A  thousand  times  I  love  it  more 
Than  shine  in  splendid  courts. 

7.  Thrice  bless' d  and  happy  he. 
Whose  spirit  humbly  trusts 

For  each  good  gift  alone  in  thee. 
Jehovah,  Lord  of  hosts. 

Watts.   (ad.; 

(729.)  04:].*  T.  22. 

AS  long  as  Jesus  Lord  remains. 
Each  day  new  rising  glory  gains  ; 


<U2. 


t.  59$. 


LORD  oi  the  worlds  above. 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 

The  dwellings  of  thy  grace  and  love 
Thy  earthly  temples  are  ! 

2.  To  thy  divine  abode 

My  longing  heart  aspires. 
\nd  pants  to  see  the  living  God, 
With  ever  warm  desires. 

3.  The  sparrow  for  her  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 

And,  wandering  far,  the   swallows 


W7ith  his  church  militant  below. 

1 2.  Our  only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace. 

In  every  time  and  every  place  ; 
I  And  Jesus' blood-bought  righteous- 
ness 

Remains  his  church's  glorious  dr?ss. 

3.  All  self-dependence  is  but  vain, 
Christ  doth  our  corner-stone  re- 
main, (stay. 
Our  rock  which  will  unshaken 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  tied 
away. 

4.Th    Spirit  which  anoinTcdChrist, 

By  which  the  apostles  were  baptiz'd, 

ling  from  rife  church's  Head, 

L  given  to  us  and  makes  us  glad. 

5.  That  cause  shall    never    sutler 
harm 


To  find  their  wonted  rest.    (long  Which  rests  on  Jesus'  mighty  arm  ; 


4.   O  Lord,  my  spirit  taints 
With  equal  love  ami  zeal, 

16 


W  hat  man  can  do  we  need  not  care, 
No  foe  shall  even  touch  a  hair  : — 


210 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


6.  For  these  our  God  hath  number'd 

all, 
Without  his  leave  not  one  can  fall ; 
If  in  the  least  he  be  so  true, 
What  will  he  not  in  greater  do  ] 

7.  He  is  and  shall  remain  our  Lord, 
Our  confidence  in  in  his  word  ; 
And,  while  our  Jesus  reigns  above, 
His  church  will   more   than  eon^ 

queror  prove.  Z. 

(730.)  644.  t.  22. 

AS  birds  their  infant  brood  protect, 
And  spread  their  wings  to  shelter 

them  ; 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  elect, 
So  will  I  guard  Jerusalem. 

2.  And  what,  then,  is  Jerusalem, 
The  darling  object  of  his  care  ? 
What  is  its  worth  in  God's  esteem? 
Who  built  it  1  who  inhabits  there  1 

3.  Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood, 
The  blood  of  his  incarnate  Son  : 
There  dwell  the  saints,  once  foes 

to  God, 
The  sinners  whom  he  calls  his  own. 

4.  Tho'  foes  on  every  side  assail, 
This  city  hath  a  sure  defence  ; 
A  gainst  her  they  shall  ne'er  prevail, 
While  guarded  by  Omnipotence. 

Cowper. 

(732.)  645.  *.97. 

HOW  svflet  thy  dwellings,  Lord, 

how  fair  ;  (there  ; 

What    peace,   what    bliss    inhabit 
With    ardent    hope,   with    strong 

desire. 
My  heart,  my  flesh,  to  thee  aspire  ; 
How  oft  I  long  thy  heavenly  courts 

and  thee, 
My  Lord  and  God.  the  living  God 

to  see. 


2.  One  wish,  with  holy  transport 
warm,  (form  : 

My  heart  hath  form'd  and  still  dot  I 
One  gift  I  ask,  that  to  my  end 
Thine  hallow'd  house  I  may  attend 
There  may    I    joyful   find   a  safe 
abode,  (my  God. 

There  may  I  view   the  beauty  of 

(733.)  646.    T.96ori)0 

THE  consecrated  house  we  love, 
Where  God   vouchsafes   to    placr 
his  name ;  (remove 

Nor   will   we,   Lord',,  from   thence 
But  jointly   there  thy  praise  pro- 
claim, 
And  daily  to  thy  courts  repair, 
To  seek  thee  in  the  house  of  prayer 
2.  But  oh,  the  house  of  living  stone.- 
We  never  can  neglect  nor  leave  ; 
That  temple  which   the  world  dis- 
owns, 
To  that  in  life  and  death  we  cleave, 
[Thro'  faith  to  every  member  join'd. 
The  church  diftiis'd  thror  all  man- 
kind. 

(736.)  647.*         t.  221 

THOU  Monarch  of  all,  thou  Lord 
God  of  creation,  ( bless 'd 

How     wonderful,    and     yet    bow 

Appears  in  the  church  thy  wise  ad- 
ministration, (feWd  : 

Of  which  thou  art   the  Head  con- 

'Tis  here  for  the  needy  all  help 
abounds;  (thy  wounds, 

To  keep  the   eye  steady,  fix'd  on 

The  sum  is  and  substance,  with 
|K)or  contrite  sinners. 

Of  all  the  wise  maxims  whereby 
they  are  winners. 

2.  What  is  it  that  makes  us  stand 
I  fast   in  one  spirit. 

Lord  .le*us.  author  of  our  faith  ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH.  211 

What  is  it  cements  us? — 'Tis  only  j  Who  partake  of  his  salvation. 

thy  merit,  Trusting  in  his  sacred  word  : 

Thy  wounds  and  all-atoning  death:  Bless'd  who,  in  love's  bond  united. 
Ye  heralds  of  mercy,  with  courage  To  his  altars  are  invited  ; 

good  (blood  :  In  his  courts  on  earth  they  dwell. 

Redemption  proclaim  now  in  Jesus'  There  his  matchless  praise  to  tell 
No     heart    e'er    was     broken     by 

Sinai's  thunder,  bo()  T-  U 

But  rocks  at  the  message  of  peace  0H  ,    h  th       who  know  thp 

cleave  asunder.  Lord    * 

3.   Art    thou     not    refreshed    with       With  whom  he  deigns  to  dwell  : 

divine  consolation,  (flock,  He  feeds  and  cheers  them  by  his 

Thou    ransom'd,    highly    favour'd  word, 

When  drinking  with    joy  of   the       His  arm  supports  them  well. 

wellsofs-alvation,  (jock)   2.    To    them>  in  each    distressintr 

VV  hich  freely  flow  from  Christ  the       His  throne  of  is  (hour 

Who  now  would  be  fearful  1  for  us  And  when  th         ,ead  his  love  amj 

he  bled;  (finished!"  power 

Who  would  not  be  cheerful  !  «  His       He  gtan(js  M  tQ  ^ 

I  his  doctrine  well   hold  and   de-  0    „     ,  ,.        . 

clare  without  ceasing  ;  3*  «?  heIP  d  hls  sal,lts  m  ancI,'"t 

His  cross  brings   us  peace,  'tis  the    §   ^  ho  trusted  m  his  name;  (days. 

source  of  all  blessing.  An°.  we  can  witness,  to  his  praise. 

His  love  is  still  the  same. 

V       ')  ^    ■  T-  *■"*■  4.   Wandering  in  sin,  our  souls  h* 

THE   ?reat  salvation  of  the  Lord  found, 

Abides  his  church's  joy,  ^n,l  bade  as  seek  his  face  ; 

To  honour  him  with  sweet  accord,  Gave  us  to  hear  the   gospel-sound. 

Our  chief,  our  blest  employ.  And  taste  the  gospel-grace. 

2.  Into  the  bosom  of  our   Friend     5.  Oft  in  his  house  his  glory  shine* 
Both    joy  and  grief  we  pour,  Before  our  wondering  eyes  : 

Until  «>ur  griefs  shall  have  an  end,  We  wish  not  then  for  golden  mimv. 
And  sorrows  be  no  more.  Or  aught  beneath  the  skies. 

3.  What   comfort,   what    supreme  6-    His  presence   sweetens   all  our 

delight  cares, 

Do  we  enjoy,  what  bliss.  And  makes  onr  burdens  light  . 

When  the   Lamb  slain  appears  in  A  word  from  him  dispels  our  fears, 

sight;                                  (this.  And  gilds  the  gloom  of  night. 

Might    the   whole   world    know  7.  Lord,  we  expect  to  Miner  here. 

(740  )               g49                 T     l§g  N°r  would  we  dare  repine: 

'          /                      '                            "  But  give  us  still  to  find  thee  near. 

O  HOW   blessed  is  the  station  An(i  own  us  sti„  tor  thlne 

Of  all  those  who  lore  the  Lord.  j    \ 


'212 


THE  CHRISTIAN   CHURCH. 


(741.) 


H51.  T.  14.  3.  Gracious  Lord,  may  we  believe. 

Venture  all  on  thy  free  grace ; 
Boldly  things  not  seen  achieve. 

Trusting  in  thy  promises : 
Faith  thy  people's  strong-hold  is  ; 
Their  employment  daily  this. 
To  proceed  on  paths  unknown. 
Leaning  on  thy  arm  alone. 

4.  Christ,  thy  all-atoning  death 
Is  our  life  while  here  below  ; 

Strengthen  thou  our  feeble  faith, 

Constantly  thy  aid  bestow  : 
In  thy  mercy  we  confide. 
Safely  to  the  end  us  guide  ; 
Zion,  if  thy  Head  depart. 
Void  of  life  and  strength  thou  art. 

5.  Lord,  thy  body  ne'er  forsake, 
Ne'er  thy  congregation  leave  : 

We  to  thee  our  refuge  take. 

Of  thy  fulness  we  receive  : 
Every  other  help  be  ^on^, 
Thou  art  our  support  alone  ; 
For  on  thy  supreme  commands 
All  the  universe  depends. 

M.  Hehl. 


HAIL,  church  of  Christ,  bought j 
with  his  blood ! 

The  world  I  freely  leave  ; 
Ye  children  of  the  living  God, 

Me  in  your  tents  receive. 

2.  Bride  of  the  Lamb,  I'm  one  in 

heart 
With  thee,  thro'  boundless  grace, 
And  I  will  never  from  thee  part ; 
This  bond  shall  never  cease. 

3.  Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with 
I'll  go  thy  safest  road  ;        (thee, 

Thy  people  shall  my  people  be, 
And  thine  shall  be  my  God. 

4.  And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those   | 
Who  in  thy  fold  have  place  ? 

Who,  gather'd  round  the  erected 
Enjoy  redeeming  grace  ?  (cross, 

5.  O  yes,  nor  would  I  change  my 
For  an  archangel's  throne  ;    (lot 

By  grace  I'll  keep  the  place  I've 

To  thee  I'll  live  alone.         (got, 

Cennick 


(742.) 


652.  * 


205. 


RISE,  exalt  our  Head  and  King  ; 

Praise  the  Lord  who  ever  lives  ; 
Glad  we  are  his  praise  to  sing, 

He  his  people's  praise  receives: 
On  his  powerful  day  they  rise, 
Offering  free-will  sacrifice  ; 
His  victorious  triumph  this, 
Since  hell's  host  defeated  is. 
2.  Ye  who  Jesus'  death  proclaim, 

Service  yield  to  him  with  joy  ; 
Praise  with  every  breath  his  name, 

Grace  to  extol  be  your  employ  : 
Grace  supports  us   every  day, 
Leads  us  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
"Tis  thro'  grace  alone  that  we 
Can  obtain   the  victory. 


(746.) 


663. 


T.  1(U. 


O  THOU,  who  out  of  sin's  dark 
Hast  us,  thy  children,  called,  (night 
And  hast  thy  glorious  gospel-light 
Unto  our  hearts  revealed  ; 
Abas'd  with  shame  we  all 
Before  thee  humbly  fall. 
And  render  for  electing  grace 
To  thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  and 

praise. 
2.  The  patience,   love,  unwearied 

care. 
Abundant  grace  and  blessing. 
Thou  dost    bestow    from    year    to 
Are  truly  past  expressing  ;      (year, 
Great  mercy  thou  hast  show  u 
To  u>.  we  freely  own. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


n  3 


Yet   hath  thy  aim,  most   faithful 

Friend, 
With  us  not  fully  been  obtain'd. 

3.  What  rich  returns  of  thankful- 
From  us  might  be  expected,  (ness 
Who,  that  we  might   show  forth 

thy  praise. 
Have  been  through  grace  elected  : 
But  here  we  blush  for  shame, 
Unworthy  of  the  name  (call 

WTe  bear,  while  of  our  heavenly 
As  yet  so  very  short  we  fall. 

4.  May  we  show  forth  continually, 
In  our  whole  conversation. 
What  we  to  others  testify 

Of  thee  and  thy  salvation  : 
May  all  men  in  us  see, 
Our  words  and  works  agree ; 
Then  shall  we  of  redeeming  love 
To  others  a  sweet  savour  prove. 

5.  But  are  there  such  among  us 

still.  (warmed. 

WThose  hearts  thy  love  ne'er 
Who.tho'  their  wretched  state  they 
Are  not  thereby  alarmed  ?  (feel, 
O  rouse  them  from  death's  sleep, 
That  they  may  pray  and  weep, 
And  rlee  as  sinners  to  thy  wounds, 
Where  for  the  vilest  grace  abounds. 

(74-  654.*         t.  155. 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  sing  and  re- 
joice. 
Bring  the  Lord  thro'  all  thy  classes, 

Thanks  and  praises, 
Glory,  honour,  mierht,  and  power, 

Evermore  ; 
Since  he  is  our  Head  and  Saviour, 
And  his  mercy,  grace,  and  favour 

Richly  doth  on  us  bestow. 
2.   When  we  on  his  faithfulness, 
Love  and  mercy  duly  ponder. 

Lost  in  wonder, 
We  desire  his  name  to  praise  ; 


For  his  grace, 
Love,  and  goodness  never  ceaseth  ; 
He  the  number  still  increaseth 

Of  the  church  in  which  he  rules. 

3.  Highly  favour'd  church  thou  art 
Still  beyond  all  contradiction, 

'Midst  affliction, 
By  the  Lord  who  thee  redeem'd. 

Much  esteem'd ; 
Therefore  may  thy  whole  behaviour 
Be  an  honour  to  thy  Saviour, 

Whose  great  mercy  never  ends. 

4.  Tho'  thou  hast  but  little  strength. 
Let  thy  faith  be  manifested 

And  attested 
By  unfeigned  love  to  him  ; 

Serve  his  name 
Writh  true  zeal  in  every  station. 
As  his  feeble  congregation, 

Whicli  relies  on  his  support. 

Ghrqgor  &  Z. 

(749.;  6S5.  t.161. 

HIGHLY  favour'd  congregation. 
Founded  firm  on  Christ  the  rock, 
Own  with  thanks  and  adoration, 
He's  the  Shepherd,  we  his  flock  ; 
He's    our    Saviour — whose    great 

favour 
We've  'midst  many  trials  proved  ; 
WVre  unworthy,  yet  beloved. 

2.  Think,  my  soul,  how  great  the 

favour 
In  Jehovah's  courts  to  dwell  ; 
Here  poor  sinners  meet  their  Sa- 
viour, 
Here  the  sin-sick  souls  grow  well : 
Was  not  Jesus — always  gracious, 
When  we,  conscious  how  we  failed, 
To  his  loving  heart  appealed  7 

3.  In  thy  family,  O  Jesus, 

Love  should  more  and  more  abound: 


314 


THE  CHRISTIAN   CHURCH. 


This  thy  word  and  Spirit  teach  us. 
As  its  mark  to  all  around  : 
May  we  learning — and  discerning 
Both  thy  doctrine  and  example, 
Be  in  truth  thy  holy  temple. 

4.  Grant    that    with    thy    chosen 

people 
Each  may  serve  thee  evermore, 
Following  thee  as  thy  disciple, 
And  in  spirit  thee  adore  :      (vour, 
Gracious  Saviour,  with  heart's  fer- 
Ylay  we  walk  as  thine  anointed, 
In  the  path  thou  hast  appointed. 
Swertner. 

T.  1G. 


(751.) 


656.* 


CHURCH  of  Christ,  thy  desti- 
Is  to  joy  in  him  by  faith  ;  (nation 
He  hath  purchas'd  thy  salvation, 
He  hath  ransom'd  thee  from  death. 
t.  Sin-sick  souls,  repair  for  healing 
To  his  stripes  and  bleeding  wounds; 
Then  retain  a  grateful  feeling 
Of  the  grace  which  there  abounds. 

3.  In  all  wants,  in  all  distresses, 
Thence  deriving  sure  relief; 
Looking  daily  unto  Jesus, 

Who  to  gladness  turns  your  grief; 

4.  Join  his  church  in  this  confession: 
•■  I  am  sinful,  weak,  and  poor, 
But  my  Saviour's  birth  and  passion 
I* rove  to  me  the  richest  store  : — 

5.  "  Nought  but  Jesus'  grace,  his 

merit,  (ness, 

\nd    his    blood-bought   righteous- 
Ie  the  cause  why  I  inherit 
Life,  and  peace,  and  holiness." 

6.  Jeans' death  thy  strength  abideth, 
Church  of  Philadelphia; 

He  who  in  aught   else  conlideth 
i  roes  Laodicea'i  way. 

M.  Hchl  k  Z. 


(753.)  057.'  t.68. 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  be  glad, 
Praise  thy  Lord  and  Head  ; 

Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  merit. 

That  thou'rt  filled  with  his  Spirit 
Is  perceiv'd,  and  this 

Proves  that  thou  art  his : — 

2.  Fc*  the  Lamb  of  God 
Fixeth  his  abode 

In  his  ransom'd  congregation  ; 

And  true  joy  and  consolation, 
Grace  and  truth  abound 
Where  the  Lord  is  found. 

3.  Strength  to  grow  and  thrive 
From  Christ's  death  derive, 

And  proclaim  his  bitter  passion 
As  the  cause  of  man's  salvation  ; 

Showing  forth  his  praise 

Till  the  end  of  days. 


Balth.  v.  Prom  nit'*. 

(754.)  658/         t.  114. 

BRIDE  of  the  Lamb,  thou  favour'd 
congregation,  (nant-floek. 

Thou  fruit  of  Jesus'  cross, dear  cove- 
Securely  built  on  him,  the  eternal 
rock,  (vation. 

Rejoice  in  him,  the  God  of  thy  sal- 
Reap  all  the  blessings  he  design 'd 

for  thee, 
Grow  in  his  grace  and  knowledge 

constantly. 
2.  Thy   glory  be  to  all  the  world 
displayed,  (claim  ; 

To  all  mankind  his  dying  love  pro- 
Awake,  put  on  thy  strength,  Jeru- 
salem. 
And  in  thy  beauteous  garments  be 

arrayed  ; 
Break   forth,    extend    thy   borders 
everywhere,  (may  share. 

That  thousands  still  thy  happiness 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


2  I  ft 


(755.)  659,  t.  16. 

HIGHLY  favour' d  congregation, 
Lov'd  by  Jesus  and  esteem'd, 

Ne'er  forget  thy  destination. 
Why   from   this  vain  world   re* 
deem'd. 

2.  Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  merit, 
Bless'd  in  his  communion  sweet, 

Ucstin'd  heaven  to  inherit, 

And  the  church  ahove  to  meet: 

3.  Witness  here  to  all  around  thee 
Of  thy  Saviour's  dying  love  ; 

Testify,  "  He  sought  and  found  me, 
Else  I  still  should  restless  rove." 

4.  Evidence  by  word  and  action, 
That  thy  faith  is  not  in  vain, 

That  thy  highest  satisfaction 

Centres  in  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
r>.   By  love's  closest  bonds  united, 

As  the  Lord's  own  family, 
Be  to  serve  his  name  excited, 

Be  to  him  a  fruitful  tree. 

nit,  Lord,  to  thy  congregation, 

What  adorns  her  in  thy  sight; 
Let  her  walls  be  call'd  Salvation, 

Be  her  glory,  shield,  and  light. 

756.  600.  t.  119. 

PRAISE  the  Lord: || : 
Bounteously  he  deals  with  thee, 
Highly  favour'd  church  of  Jesus  : 
Thee  he  chose  thro'  mercy  free, 
To  show  forth  his  matchless  praises, 
\nd  rich  fruit,  meet  for  the   Mas- 
ter's use,  To  produce.  :  || : 
2.   Gracious  Lord,  :|j: 
Blessed  is  our  lot  indeed, 
In  thy  rmnsom'd  congregation  : 
Here  we  on  thy  merits  feed, 
\nd  the  well-springs  of  salvation, 
Ml  the  needy  to  revive  and  cheer. 
Stream  forth  here.  :l|: 


3.  As  thy  sheep  :|: 

May  we  all  thy  voice  obey, 
And  not  listen  to  a  stranger  ; 
Keep  us,  lest  we  go  astray, 
Shelter  us  from  every   danger  : 
No  where  else  can  we  secured  be, 
But  in  thee.  :(|: 

4.  Might  we  all,  :R: 
Young  and  old,  be  witnesses 
Of  the  power  of  thy  salvation, 
And  extol  redeeming  grace 
'Midst  a  crooked   generation  ; 
Thus  will  many  souls  around  us  be 

Gain'd  for  thee.  :j|: 

5.  WTe  entreat,  :||: 

Lord,  lift  up  thy  countenance 
On  thy  ransom'd  congregation  ; 
(irace  to  every  choir  dispense: 
May  we  all,  each  in  his  station, 
Daily  in  thy  great  salvation  share  : 
Hear  our  prayer. :  || : 


661. 


T.  16 


(758.) 

YE,  who  freely  offer  praises, 
Glorify  your  Saviour's  name  : 
Do  not  his  unbounded  mercies 
Justly  your  thanksgivings  claim  ! 

2.  Yes,  with  grateful  hearts'  sensa- 

tion 
We  his  love  and  goodness  trace, 
That  on  earth  a  congregation 
He  has  form'd  to  show   his  praise. 

3.  O  how  kindly  has  he  led  us, 
O'er  us  watch' d  with  faithful  care. 
On  the  richest  pastures  fed  us. 
Sav'd    from     danger,   freed     from 

fear. 

4.  Yet  while  we  with    joy  adore 

him, 
We  indeed  have  cause  to  mourn. 
To  confess  our  faults  before  him. 
And  to  him  as  sinners  turn, 


216 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


5.  O  forgive  each  deviation  ; 
Lord,  while  we  for  mercy  sue. 
Let  us  joy  in  thy  salvation  : 
As  of  old  our  davs  renew. 


6(32. 


T.  16. 


(760.) 

( )>  thy  ransom'd  congregation, 
Lord,  lift  up  thy  countenance  ; 

Be  our  help,  joy,  and  salvation  ; 
Life  and  health   to  us  dispense. 

2.  In  each  heart  O  fix  thy  dwelling, 
There  erect  a  monument 

Of  thy  love,  all  love  excelling, 
There  fulfil  thy  bless'd  intent. 

3.  Take  us  under  thy  protection, 
Grant  us  to  obey  thy  voice, 

Simply  follow  thy  direction, 
To  thy  will  resign  our  choice. 

4.  Of  each  weight  still  moredivested, 
Freed  from  every  earthly  view, 

Be  our  purpose,  unmolested 
Our  high  caliing  to  pursue. 

5.  Thus  may  we,  as  thine  anointed, 
Walk'fore  thee  in  truth  and  grace; 

In  the  path  thou  hast  appointed, 
Till  we  reach  thy  dwelling-place. 

(763.)  663.*  t.  26. 

O  LORD,  lift  up  thy  countenance 
Upon  thy  church, and  own  us  thine; 
Impart  to  each  thy  peace  divine, 
And  blessings  unto  all  dispense. 

2.  'Tis  our  desire  to  follow  thee, 
And  from  experience  to  proclaim 
Salvation  in  thy  blessed  name  : 
(>  bless  thy  servants'  ministry. 

3.  Thy  mercy  is  our  only  stay, 
Direct  us  by  thy  holy  Word, 
Th\   Spirit's  light  to  us  afford, 
Preserve  us,  lest  we  uo  astra\. 

4.  O  well  pf  litr,  we  pant  for  thee  ; 
In  copious  fltrefttna  thy  thirsting  (lock 


Desires  to  drink  of  thee,  the  Rock, 
And  thirst  no  more  eternally. 

5.  Thy  grace  thou  freely  dost  be- 

stow, 
This  is  our  only  plea  and  claim  : 
We  blush  'fore  thee  with  conscious 

shame,  (know. 

Our  many  faults  and    wants    we 

6.  To  thee,  O  Lord  our  righteous- 

ness, (clean 

Who  by  thy  blood  hast  washM  u> 

From  every  spot  and  stain  of  sin, 

We  give  unfeigned  thanks  &  praise. 

6.  Linthrup 

(765.)  664.*  t.  30. 

LIFT  up  thy  pierced  hands,  most 

gracious  Saviour, 
O'er  thy  church,  and  pour  out  all 
that  favour, 
Which  in  thy  loving 
And  kind  heart  for  us  is  ever  moving. 
2.  To  thy  care  ourselves  we  now 
surrender,  (der. 

Of  our  lives  to  thee  we  make  a  ten- 
Protect  and  lead  us,  (us. 
As  our  faithful  Shepherd  daily  feed 
.1.  Xitscrimann 


(767.) 


665.* 


t.  582. 


THE  happy  church  of  Christ 
Stands  to  this  very  day  ; 
Those  who  are  chosen  daily  tint! 
To  her  an  open  way. 

2.  Lord  .lesus,  when  we  trar< 
Thy  gracious  call  and  aim 
With  us  thy  flock,  we  render  prais* 
Unto  thy  holy  name. 

3.  Tbou  open'st  us  a  door 

Our  little  strength  thou  know'st  ; 
Assist  us.  Lord,  we  thee  Miplore 
Tip  e;»ll  t«»  thee  Ike  Log* 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH.  217 

(770.  666.*  t.  56.  4.  Now  may  the  very  God  of  pear* 

mxT^T-      i  u  ■  Us  wholly  sanctify, 

THOL,  whose  name  is  :R:  inexpres-,  .     .  ?J  .         •  u 

., !  ,,  ,      And  errant  us  such  a  rich  increase 


sible?  (Me,  j 


Of  unction  from  on  hiixh, 


And  whose  counsels:  rare  unsearch-  r^,  ...  .         i  .     ? 

,_,  ,     r  .That  spirit,  soul,  and  body  may. 

Thou,  who  trom  eternity  Preserved  free  from  stain 

Didst  the  time  and  place  decree,    !t>    ,,        ,  *i    u  *    i 

..,.  ,      „   \.       ,        /,     |    Be  blameless  until  ihy  great  daw 

Y\  here  securely  :   :  thy  dear  nock       T       ,  T  ou  •  *      a 

,       ,  ,    ,      ,,  Lord  Jesus  Christ  :   Amen. 

should  dwell  ;—  z   Herberg<-r  ami  other*. 

2.  Spread  thy  blessing  :||:  here  and  | 

everywhere,  (773-)         668.*     T.  106  or  96. 

Far  surpassing  :||:  all  our  thought  T  npn   ^nw  n.  nnn  nmnn„  «.  i 
Y  °       LUKD,  may  not  one  among  us  be 

....    and  prayer  :      -  .     n  Who  trifles  with  his  call  of  grace, 

?    ,6?  Efi.V?  Perf0rmed  a   '  None  who  believes  not  heartily 

And  fulfill  d  thy  gracious  call,         |in  thee,  the  Lord  our  righteousness; 
After  labour  :f|:  we  sweet  rest  shall  fit  th        prombpted  bv  thv 

8hare«  z  love,  *       * 

(  77  1  667.*  T.  590.  We  all  to  thee  may  faithful  prove. 

O  THOU,whose  mercies  far  exceed  Y774.)  669.  T.  151. 

All  we  can  think  or  say, 
As  in  thy  people  thou  indeed  iO  JESUS  Christ,  most  holy. 

Dost  dailv  more  display  ;  Head  of  the  church,  thy  bride. 

Let  for  our  happiness,  O  God.  Each  day  in  us  more  fully 

On  us  while  here  below,  Thy  name  be  magnified  : 

By  virtue  of  thy  death  and  blood,  O  may  in  each  believer 

Still  thousand  blessings  flow.  Thy  love  its  power  display. 

And  none  among  us  ever 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  let  us  be  thine  own        From  thee>  our  shepherd,  stray. 
And  ever  thine  remain,     (mend  g 

We   now  ourselves   to  thee  com-| 

With  thy  whole  chosen  train;     (776.)  670.  T.  666. 

Till  thou  shalt  fully  have  obtain'd  iTTTr,„  ^^,,0,    r4i       1        ,    »• 
w*i.        .u     *u        u*      c  HIGH-PRIEST  of  thy  church-dis- 

With  us  thy  thoughts  of  peace,  j  .  J 

When  we,  in  ioys  which  never  end,  T  .-   ™   s  '    .*  ,, 

Shall  see  thee  face  to  face.  WW  we  P™*'  th>'  P1?"1'  hantK 

j  And  bless  thy   ransom  d    congre- 

3.  Shelter  our  souls  most  graciously  gation, 

Within  thy  open'd  side,  ,  In  every  place  by  sea  or  land  ; 

Move  them  from  every  harm  away, '  Before  thy  Fathers  throne  remem- 

And  in  thy  safeguard  hide  :  ber 

O  let  our  names  in  life's  blest  rolls  By  name  each  individual  member: 

Inscrib'd  be  erer  found,  |Thy  face  upon  us  shine, 

And  in  life's  bundle  may  our  souls | Grant  us  thy  peace  divine. 

Be  fast  and  firmly  bound.  'For  we  are  thine. 


8-11 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


(777.)  671.* 

IN  Jesus'  love  and  peace, 
On  earth's  extended  face. 

Dwell  our  congregations  ; 
Both  here,  and  o'er  the  seas, 

We  raise  our  supplications, 
That  the  God  of  grace 
Ml  of  us  may  bless 
Till  tiie  end  of  days. 


.  121.  (779.)  673.*         t.  221, 

O    LORD,    let    thy    countenance 


672.* 


(778.) 

JESUS,  hear  our  supplication, 

'  Tis  thy  pleasure 
Those  to  bless  who  to  thee  cleave 
Grant  us  stronger  demonstration 

Of  thy  favour, 
Than  our  weak  minds    can    con- 
ceive ; 
Help  the  feeble, — us  enable, 
In  thy  bless'd  path  of  salvation, 

Bold  and  joyful 
To  go  thro'  faith's  each  gradation. 
Z 


friendly  and  gracious 
! Shine  clearly  on  thy  chosen  race; 
To  thee    we    commend    ourselves 

jointly,  to  bless  us  ; 

j  Let  every  member  feel  thy  peace  : 

I  Thy  servants  protect,  O  most  gra- 

X  cious  Lord,  (Word; 

..,,-.    j  And    always    direct   by   thy    holy 

L'  Yea,  grant  them  with  boldness  thy 

death  to  proclaim,  (thy  name. 

And  life  azid  remission  of  sins  thro' 

Oldendorp- 

674.*         T.121. 


(780.) 

LORD  Jesus,  by  thy  death, 
Whereon  we  trust  by  faith, 

Thy  wounds,  thy  pierced  side, 
Thy  agonizing  pain, 

Preserve  the  church,  thy  bride, 
Till  thou  com'st  again. 
Prince  of  life  once  slain.  :|;         / 


XXXIII.     FOR  FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


(782.)  675.*         t.  141, 

OWN  thy  congregation, 

O  thou  slaughtered  Lamb  ; 
We  are  here  assembled 

In  thy  holy  name  ; 
Look  upon  thy  people, 

Whom  thou  by  thy  blood 
Hast  in  love  redeemed 

And  brought  nigh  to  God. 
2.  Thou  hast  kindly  led  us 

For  these  many  years  ; 
Ah,  accept  our  praiaef 

And  our  grateful  tears  : 
Grant  us  all  the  favour 

Tx>  obey  thy  voice  ; 


Yea,  what  thou  directest, 
Be  our  only  choice. 

3.   Church,  who  art  arrayed 

In  the  glorious  dress 
Of  thy  Lord  and  Saviour's 

Spotless  righteousness. 
Be  both  now  and  ever 

By  his  blood  kept  clean, 
And  in  all  thy  members 

Be  his*  likeness  seen. 

/ 

(7840         676.*         t.  34L 

LORD,  in  thy  name  we  meet 
Before  thy  mercy-seat  ; 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


219 


Sacred  may  each  moment  be, 
Spent  in  solemn  worship  here  : 
May  our  incense  rise  to  thee, 
Songs  of  praise,  the  voice  of  prayer. 

2.  Here  are  we  richly  fed, 
Refresh'*!  and  comforted  ; 
Nourish' d  with  celestial  food, 
Bless'd  with  streams  from  thee,  the 
We  with  humble  gratitude    (Rock ; 
Praise  thee,  Shepherd  of  thy  flock. 

3.  O  grant  us  new  displays 
Of  glory  and  of  grace; 

Touch  our  lips  with  hallow'd  flame, 
While,  to  sinners  far  and  near, 
Of  salvation  in  thy  name 
Joyfully  we  witness  bear. 

4.  O  give  us  that  good  part, 
A  pure  and  holy  heart ; 
Every  needful  gift  bestow, 
Faith,  and  hope,  and  charity  ; 
That  while  dwelling  here  below, 
We  may  pleasure  yield  to  thee. 

5.  Thou  Lamb  of  God  once  slain, 
Thy  people's  strength  remain  : 

<>  preserve  us  in  thy  love, 
Us  in  thy  pavilion  hide  ; 
.Ne'er  thy  hand  from  us  remove. 
Be  in  life  and  death  our  Guide. 


No  soul  that  calls  on  thee  thou 
passest  by,  (pleasure  : 

But  to  relieve  thy  children  is  thy 

Thou  art  our  light,  our  strength,  our 
shield  and  rock,       (thy  flock. 

Our  faithful  Shepherd,  and  we  are 

Z. 

(788.)  678.  t.  341. 

OUR  souls  with  inmost  shame 
!  Address  thy  holy  name  : 
!  Jesus,  in  our  'midst  appear 
(Present  to  each  waiting  soul, 
jEvery  contrite  sinner  cheer.(whole. 
I  Breathe    thy    Spirit    through    the 
12.   We  sinners  humbly  crave 
I  Thy  presence  here  to  have, 
In  this  place  to  find  thee  true 
|  To  thy  promises  of  grace, 
Still  to  own  the  gather'd  few, 
Giving  them  thy  life  and  peace. 
3.  From  thy  majestic  throne 
In  mercy,  Lord,  look  down  ; 
View  the  souls  athirst  for  thee, 
Turn  to  them  thy  cheering  face  ; 
Each  adores  with  bended  knee 
Thee,  O  Jesus,  for  thy  grace. 

Kendall  H.  B. 


7^7.; 


r>77.* 


t.  114 


(791.) 


679. 


T.   185. 


THOU  Source  of  love,  we  pray, 

impart  thy  favour 
Each  day  unto  thy  house  and  family, 
Who  as  one  man  united  are  in  thee, 
O  grant  that  every   one   thy   grace 

may  savour,  (rejoice 

And  that  thy  church  for  ever  may 
In  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  with 

heart  and  voice. 

2.  O  thou  whose  love  extends  be- 
yond all  measure,  (cry  ; 
Thou   hearest  us  already,  ere  we 


GRACIOUS  Lord,  our  Shepherd 

and  salvation. 
In  thy  presence  we  appear;    (tion, 
Own  us  as  thy  flock  and  congrega- 
Let  us  feel  that  thou  art  near : 
May    we  all    enjoy    thy    love  and 
favour,  (viour, 

And  obey  thee  as  our  Head  and  Sa- 
Who,  by  thy  most  precious  blood, 
Mad'st  us,  sinners,  heirs  of  God. 
2.  Lord,  receive  the  thanks  and  ad- 
oration. 
Which  to  thee  we  humbly  pay, 


220 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS 


For  our  calling  and  predestination, 
Blessed  Saviour,  on  this  day  ; 
Give   us    grace    to    walk  as  thine 
anointed,  (pointed; 

In  the  path  thou  hast  for  us  ap- 
We  devote  most  heartily 
Soul  and  body  unto  thee'. 

3.   Chosen  flock,  thy  faithful  Shep- 
herd follow, 
Who  laid  down  his  life  for  thee  ; 
All  thy  days  unto  his  service  hallow, 
Each  his  true  disciple  be  : 
Evermore  rejoice  to  do  his  pleasure. 
Be   the  fulness  of  his    grace   thy 

treasure ; 
Should  success  thy  labour  crown, 
Give  the  praise  to  him  alone. 

J.  Swertner. 


(793.) 


680. 


t.  151, 


HEAD  of  thy  congregation, 

Kind  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord, 
Look  on  us  with  compassion, 

Met  here  with  one  accord  ; 
Accept  our  thanks  and  praises 

For  all  thy  love  and  care, 
Which  we  in  various  cases 

Repeatedly  did  share. 

2.  Our  lips  would  gladly  mention 

Thy  patience,  love,  and  grace, 
Our  hearts  with  due  attention 

The  loving-kindness  trace, 
Which  under  thy  protection 

'Midst  trials  we  have  prov'd  ; 
Thy  fatherly  correction 

shows  us  that  we're  bclov'd. 

Swertner. 


Writh  awe  adore  his  saving  Dame  : 
His  cross  and  wounds  are  of  sal- 
vation (believe ; 
The  lasting  source  for  sinners  who 
Come  then,  and  grace  for  frrace 
freely  from  him  receive 

2.  His  mercy  claims  our   highest 

praise, 
'Tis  by  his  grace  we  were  elected  ; 
Freed  from    the  world's   deceitful 

ways, 
And  to  his  flock  on  earth  collected  ; 
His  faithful   heart  we  know,  and 

search  it  still ; 
May  thousands  more  believe,  and 

do  his  holy  will. 

3.  Ourselves,  dear  Lord,  we  now 

to  thee 
Resign  anew  with  soul  and  body  ; 
As  thy  redeemed  property 
Accept  of  us,  tho'  poor  and  needy  ; 
Out  of  the   mouths  of    sucklings 

perfect  praise, 
And  magnify   in  us  thy  name  and 

saving   grace. 

4.  O  let  thy  love  our  hearts  con- 

strain, 

That,  in  one  covenant  united, 

The  bond  of  peace  we  may  main- 
tain, 

And  be  to  mutual  love  incited  ; 

To  God  and  to  the  Lamb  be  glory 
giv'n  (saints  in  heaven. 

By  sinners  here  below,  and  by  the 
G.  Arnold 


(797.) 


682.* 


t.  loo. 


(794., 


681. 


T.  101. 


BOW  down,  ye  followers  of  the 
Lamb, 

These  are  your  hours  of  consola- 
tion ; 


HEAD  of  thy  church,   behold  us 

here, 
Direct  and  rule  us  by  thy  grace  ; 
Hear   thou   each    humble  sinner's 

prayer, 
Confirming  thus  thy  promises 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


22J 


0  help  us.  that  we  may  fulfil 
What  in  thy  name  we  take  in  hand, 
Concordant  with  thy  holy  will. 
And  may  it  to  thy  glory  tend.      z. 

(799.)  88&*    "       t.  97. 

JESUS,  O  may  we  thee  ohey, 
Who  art    the    life,  the  truth,  the 

way ; 
Since  for  our  sin  thou  didst  atone, 
With    right    thou    claim'st   us  as 

thine  own  :  (that  we 

Thou  wast   obedient  unto  death, 
Might  not  be  lost,  but  live  eternally. 
2.  O  let  each  member  of  thy  fold 
Be  in  the  book  of  life  enroll'd  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  impart 
To  bear  the  sway  in  every  heart ; 

1  "s  with  thy  gracious  presence  daily 

bless,  (grace. 

And  evermore  vouchsafe  to  us  thy 

A.  Nitschmau  &  W.  Foster. 

(800.)  68-4.  t.  167. 

SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 
Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again  : 
Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 
Smile  upon  us  from  on  high  ; 


Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power. 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  : 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

J.  Newton. 

(801.)  685.  t.  22. 

WHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet 

accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord. 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace. 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise: 

2.  "There,"  saith  the  Saviour.  "  I 

will  be, 
Amidst  this  little  company  ; 
To  them  I  will  unveil  my  face 
And   shed   my   glories  round    the 

place." 

3.  W7e  meet  at  thv  command,  O 

Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly 

love. 


(802.) 


686.* 


x.  185. 


GRACE  and  peace  from  God  our 

blessed  Saviour 
Be  with  all  who  love  his  name  . 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance,  |  Church  of  Christ,  his  service  deem 


Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 


a  favour, 


2.  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourish'd,  Joyfully  his  death  proclaim: 
Every  plant  look'd  fresh  and  green, .Be  prepared  for  rest  or  for  employ- 


Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish  \1; 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  : 


ment, 
From  activity  derive  enjoyment; 


But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded,  Serve  with  zeal  and  faithfulness 


And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 
•).  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent. 
Make  us  prevalent  in  prayer  ; 
Let  each  one.esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snare ; 


Fill'd  with  love  his  name  confess. 

2.  Gracious  Father,  bless  this  con- 
gregation 

As  the  purchase  of  thy  Son  ; 

For  his  sake  behold  us  with  com- 
passion, 

And  us  all  thv  children  own  : 


2;r: 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


Jesus,  grant   to  us  thy  peace  and  (.806.)  689.  T.  101. 

favour ;  i 

Holy  Ghost,  abide  with  us  for  ever,  BEFORE  thy  throne  we  now  ap- 


pear, (tion  ; 

Head  of  thy  ransom'd  congrega- 

J.  Bwertner.  Unto  our  songs  of  praise  give  earr 

m>  ,    And  listen  to  our  supplication  : 

1.  -'J- 1  Hear  from   the  heavens,  thy  loftv 

dwelling-place, 

I  And  when  thou  hear'st,  forgive  thy 

people's  trespasses. 
2.  In  heaven  and  earth  who  is  like 

theel 
Thou  keepest  covenant  for  ever. 
Maintain'st  thy  cause  most  glori- 
ously, (favour  : 
And     to     thy      servants     showest 


And  to  us  Christ's  love  explain  : 
Hear  us,  Lord  our  God  :   Amen 

(808-)  887; 

OUR  lot  of  grace  how  truly  blest. 

Since  we  are  called  to  assemble, 

And  daily  worship  in  thy  temple, 

Where  thou  dost  cause  thy  Name 
to  rest. 

2.  To  thee,  our  Shepherd  ever  kind, 

We  now  ourselves  anew  surrender; 

O  plead  our  cause,  in  love  remem- 
ber 

Thy  people,  closely  to  thee  join'd.jln  us,  O  Lord,  thy  word  be  verified, 

/qq,-  \  i')SS  *  T    22  r^kat  thou  the  church's  Head  and 

Shepherd  wilt  abide. 

LORD,  with  thy  glorious  presence  .,  rp.  •  *  .,  •   . 

,,'  ■  3.  I  nine  eyes  be  open  on  this  house. 


bless, 

Fill,  and  adorn  thishallow'd  place, 
Wherein  is  preach'd  thy  holy  Wojd, 
And  sacramental  grace  conferral, 
t.  That  this  redeemed,  happy  flock 


This  temple  unto  thee  devoted  ; 
O  consecrate  it  for  thy  use, 
Thy  glory  be  by  us  promoted  . 
And    since    thou   chosest    us,   and 
didst  ordain 


Be  firmly  built  on   thee,  the  Rock,  That  we  should  fruit   produce,  O 


And  of  those  blessings  be  possess'd, 
Which  on  the  spirit's  union  rest. 
A.  With  power  from  on  high  endue 
Thv  ilock,  O  Lord,  this  day  anew 


may  our  fruit  remain. 
4.  Now    to    the    Lamb    upon    the 

throne,  (bought  us. 

Who  by   his   precious   blood   hatli 


[hat  many  souls  with  us  may  feel  That  he  might  claim  us  as  his  own, 

And  to  his  fold  in  mercy  brought  us. 

All     praise   and    honour   evermore1 

pertain:  (thereto.   Amen. 

Let  all   who  love  his   name,  reph 


Thy  pardoning  grace,  the  Spirit's 

seal :  — 
\.  That  thousands  by  our  ministry 
Way  to  the  truth  converted  be, 
And  We  may  see  them  Hock  with  us 
[Into  the  standard  of  thy  cross. 


80& 


690. 


t.  167 


5.  A*  long  as  we  on  earth  remain,  PEACE  be  to  this  congregation. 

We    will    confess   the    Lamb   once   Peace  to  every  soul  therein; 


«lain. 
Until  \%e  for  his  victory 
Adore  him  in  eternity. 


Peace    which    Hows    from    Christ's 

salvation, 
Peace,  the  w»al  of  cancelled  sin  ; 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


Peace    that    speaks    its    heavenly 

Giver, 
Peace,  to  earthly  minds  unknown  ; 
Peace  divine  that  lasts  for  ever, 
Here  erect  its  glorious  throne. 

Counters  Huntingdon's  II 


691. 


x.  582. 


LET  not  your  heart  be  faint. 
My  Pbacb  I  give  to  you  : 

Such  peace, as  reason  never  plann'd. 
As  worldlings  never  knew. 

2.  *Tis  not  the  stilly  calm, 
That  hodes  a  tempest  nigh. 

Or  lures  the  heedless  mariner. 
Where  rocks  and  quicksand*  lie. 

3.  It  is  not  nature's  sleep, 

The  stupor  of  the  soul,     (hand, 
That  knows  not  God,  nor  owns  his 
Tho'  wide  his  thunders  roll. 

4.  'Tis  not  the  sleep  of  death, 
Low  in  the  darksome  grave, 

Where  the  worm  spreads  its  couch 
and  feeds, 
No  hand  put  forth  to  save. 

5.  It  speaks  a  ransom'd  world, 
A  Father  reconcil'd, 

A  sinner  to  a  saint  transformed, 
A  rebel  to  a  child. 

6.  It  tells  of  joys  to  come, 

It  soothes  the  troubled  breast. 
It  shines,  a  star  amid  the  storm. 
The  harbinger  of  rest. 

7.  Then  murmur  not,  nor  mourn. 
My  people  faint  and  few,  (shake. 

Though    earth    to    its    foundation 

My    Pfack    £    LRATE    WITH    YOU. 
.1.  A-  La  Trobe. 


Behold  us,  met  before  thy  throne  ; 
Saviour,  to  believers  precious. 
With  sanctified  delights  refresh  us 
And  us,  as  thine,  in  mercy  own 
We  humbly  cry  to  thee, 
Send  now  prosperity  : 
Let  thy  beauty 
On  us  appear, — establish  here 
Our  work,  the  work  of  praise  am 
prayer. 

(812.)  69:;.*  T.  37 

O  CHURCH,  thy  strength  abide 

Joy  in  thy  Saviour  ; 
Thy  Friend  himself  draws  neai 

Come  taste  his  favour  : 
Await,  devout  and  still. 

The  grace  he  giveth  ; 
With  all  who  seek  his  face. 

His  peace  he  Ieaveth. 

(813.)  694.*         t.  185. 

JOY  divine  and    heavenly    peace/ 

with  unction, 
Church  of  Christ,  thy  portion  be  - 
Holy  Ghost,  preserve  the  deep  com 

punction 
(Flowing  from  Christ's  agony  : 
!  Father,  bless  and  keep  without  ces 

sation  (nation 

!Thy  Son's  dearly  purchased  comrre 
;Lamb  of  God,  thy  peace  divine 
[Seal  our  covenant,  we  are  thine 


(809.; 


692 


T. 


10. 


FROM  thy  holy  habitation. 

O  God  of  grace  and  consolation. 


(814.)  695.  t.  159 

I  THIS  day  is  holy  to  the  Lord. 
This  day  tho  Lord  hath  made: 

We  will  rejoice  with  one  accord. 
J  And  in  his  name  be  glad  : 
; Come, let  us  worsh ip  a nd  bow  down 

With    thanks    appear     before    his 
throne;  (praye: 

He    to   our  songs  oj    praise    m  * 

Will  lend  a  Gracious  ear. 


224 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


'Z.  We  now  return  each  to  his  tent, 
Joyful  and  glad  of  heart, 
And  from  our  solemn  covenant 
Thro'  grace  will  ne'er  depart : 
Once  more  we  pledge  both  heart 

and  hand, 
As  in  God's  presence  here  we  stand, 
To  live  to  him,  and  him  alone, 
Till  we  surround  his  throne. 


(815.) 


696. 


t.  166. 


LORD  Jesus,  for  our  call  of  grace, 
To  praise  thy  name  in  fellowship 
We  humbly  meet  before  thy  face, 
A  nd  in  thy  presence  love-feast  keep: 
Shed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad. 
Thy  Spirit's  unction  now  impart ; 
Grant  we  may  all,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
In  thee  be  truly  one  in  heart.      z. 


697. 


t.  14. 


(816.) 

SHEPHERD  of  souls,  refresh  and 
Thy  chosen  pilgrim-flock,  (bless 

With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 
With  water  from  the  rock. 

2.  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and 
As  thou  when  here  below,  (weak, 

Our  souls  the  joys  celestial  seek, 
That  from  thy  sorrows  flow. 

3.  Wre  would  not  live  by  bread  alone, 
But  by  that  word  of  grace, 

In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 

To  our  abiding-place. 
■\.  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread 

But  do  not  then  depart ; 
Saviour,  abide  with  us,  and  spread 

Thy  tablo  in  our  heart. 
5.  Then  sup  with  us  in  love  divine: 

Thy  body  and  thy  blood, 
That   living   bread,  that  heavenly 
wine, 

Be  our  immortal  food. 


(M7.)  69>v'         t.  159. 

THE  Sabbath  is  for  man,  that  he 

Therein  may  find  repose, 
And  that  the  soul  refresh 'd  may  be 

By  Christ,  the  church's  spouse 
Now  doth  his  ransom'd, happy  bride. 

Fruit  of  his  anguish  when  he  died 
Enjoy  a  true  sabbatic  rest, 

In  his  communion  blest.  z 

(818.)  699.  t.205 

GRACIOUS  Lord,— with  one  ac 

cord, 
We're  assembled  in  thy  name ; 
Deign  to  hear — our  fervent  prayer, 
Mercy  is  our  only  claim, 
While  with  tears  and  blushing  face 
We  our  sins  to  thee  confess, 
And  our  hearts  with  thanks  o'erflow 
For  the  grace  thou  dost  bestow. 

•T.  Sw^rtmr 

(819.)  700.  t.  590 

JESUS,  knit  all  our  souls  to  thee, 

Unite  us  all  in  one, 
And  in  our  meetings  every  where 

Be  thou  our  aim  alone  : 
Reign   thou   sole  monarch  of  our 

Without  a  rival  reign  ;    (hearts. 
Till  we  with  angels  join  above 

To  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
BftWMhbtiMi 

(821.)  701.*         t.  186. 

WE  who  here  together  are  nsscm- 

bled, 
Joining  hearts  and  hands  in  one, 
Bind  ourselves  with  love  that's  un- 
assembled, 
Christ  to  love  and  serve  alone: 
O  may  our   imperfect   songs  and 
praises  (Jesus : 

Be  well-pleasing  unto  thee,  Lord 
Say,  ,4  My  peace  I  leave  with  you  :" 
Amen,  Amen,  be  it  so.       c.  K.  v.  Z. 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


(822.)  702.* 

WELCOME  among  thy  flock  of 
grace 

With  joyful  acclamation, 
Thou,    whom    our    Shepherd    we 
confess : 

Come,  feed  thy  congregation  : 
We  own  the  doctrine  of  thy  cross 

To  be  our  soli-  foundation  ; 
Accept  from  every  one  of  us 

The  deepest  adoration. 

2,  Lord  Jesus,  to  our  hearts  reveal 
Thy  grace  and  love  unceasing; 

Thy   hand,  once  pierced  with  the 
13 >  stow  on  us  a  blessing,    (nail,( 

That  hand  which  to  thy  family, 
With  tender  love's  affection, 

Ere  thou  aseendest  up  on  high, 
Imparted  benediction. 

3.  0  thou,  the  church's  Head  and 

Lord, 

Who  as  a  shepherd  leadest 
Thy  flock,  and  richly  with  thy  word 

And  sacrament  us  feedest : 
What  shall  we  say  7  lost  in  amaze, 

Our  hearts  bow  down  before  thee; 
For  none  sufficiently  can  praise, 

Love,  honour,  or  adore  thee. 
1.  Our  heavenly  Father,  hear  our 
prayer  : 

By  virtue  of  Christ's  suffering, 
In  whom  we  all  accepted  are, 

Receive  us  as  thine  offering : 
To  us  the  counsels  of  thy  love, 

Its  depths,  its  heights  unravel: 
\nd   may  we  all   through    mercy 
prove 

The  fruit  of  thv   Son's  travai 


f .  166.  Thou  teachest  ttfl  the  way  to  bliss  : 
Keep  under  thy  protection 
That  church  of  which  He  ruler  i*  . 
We'll  follow  thy  direction.       v 


703. 


t.  159 


ALL  hail !  our  churchesElder  dear ' 

Jesus,  her  glorious  Head, 
To  thy  disciples  now  appear, 

As  risen  from  the  dead  : 
;Lct  ou:  rejoicing  souls,  in  thee 
The  tokens  of  thy  passion  see, 
And  hear  thy  gentle  voice  anew 
Say,  "Peace  be  unto  )*ou  !" 

2.  Rememb'ring    what  our  father- 
told 

Thou  didst  in  their  young  day 
This  solemn  jubiiee  we  hold, 

That  we,  as  then  did   they, 
Ourselves  in  covenant  may  bind, 
With  soul  and  strength,  with  hear^ 
ind  ::.:nd,  (sea. 

Through  life,  in  death,  on  land,  o'er 

Ma  My  to  follow  thee. 

3.  Revive  thy  work  amidst  the  years 
Our  brethren  still  employ, 

On  heathen  soils  to  sow  in  tears, 

With  hope  to  reap  in  joy;   (few, 

Though  wide  the  fields,  the  laborers 

If  thou  our  failing  faith  renew, 

The  weakest  vi  thy  servants,  we 

Can  do  ail  things,  through  thee. 

J.  Btfontgdoiery. 

(823.)  70!.*  t.  230 

JESUS,  God  of  our  salvation, 
Behold  thy  church  with  supplica- 


Humblv  appears  before  thy  face  ; 
5.  O  Spirit  in  the  Godhead's  throne. iBv  thy  powerful  love  constrained, 

Accept  our  adoration  ;  j  Since  from  thy   death  we    life  ol> 

Thou  ever  didst  attend  the  Son,  tained,  (praise 

And  aid  bis  ministration;  We  givs  thee   glory,  thinks,  and 

17 


226 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


O  listen  to  our  prayer, 
To  meet  thee  us  prepare 
With  due  reverence  ;  (feel, 

No  tongue  can  tell — what  joy  we 
When  thou,  Lord,  dost  thyself  re- 
veal. 

2.  Thee  to  approach  with  awe  we 

venture, 
Entreating  thee  our  gates  to  enter; 
Our  souls  and  bodies  are  thine  own: 
Speak  to  every  church  division, 
We'll  hear  thy  voice  with  deep  im- 
pression. 
For  we  are  bound  to  thee  alone  : 
To  thee  in  each  concern 
We'll  always  humbly  turn  ; 
Want  we  insight 
Let  us  by  thee — instructed  be, 
Then  in  thy  light  the  light  we  see. 

3.  Thus  our  bliss  will  last  for  ever  ; 
While  we  enjoy  thy  love  and  favour, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  shadow  rest, 
We  with  joyful  acclamation 
Adore  thee  as  thy  congregation, 
Thou  art  our  Head  and  Lord  con- 
fess'd  : 

To  thee,  Ancient  of  Days, 
Be  honour,  power,  and  praise 
Now  and  ever  : 

Lord,  grant  that  we — eternally 
May  put  our  trust  alone  in  thee. 
CoaateM  Ziniendorf 

(824.)  705.  t.  341. 

TO  Christ  we  homage  pay. 

We  co\  en  ant  this  day 
Him  to  serve  with  all  our  strength, 

Him  to  loTe  with  all  our  heart. 
Him  to  follow,  till  at  Length 

We  obtain  in  heaven  our  part. 

(825.)  706**  t.7(J. 

[NX/LINE  thine  ear  in  favour 
To  us.   most  Lrra   iouki  Saviour. 


Accept  our  promises. :  (gior< 

Thy  death,  thy  wounds,  and  pas- 
Abide  our  hearts'  confession. 

Till  we  shall  see  thee  face  to  face 
C  R.  v    7. 

(826.)  707  t.  : 

HEAD  and  Ruler  of  thy  congre- 
gation, 
Which  thou  lov?st  unspeakably, 
And  to  whom  thou  oft  a  deep  sen- 
Giv'st  of  thy  complacency ;  (sation 
O  regard  our  hearts  within  us  glow- 
ing, (o'erflowing. 
jAnd  the  contrite  tears  our  eye* 
I  While    we    blush    with     humble 

shame, 
And  adore  thy  holy  name. 

2.  Jesus,  great  High-priest  of  out 

profession, 
We  in  confidence  draw  near;  (sion 
Condescend  in  mercy  the  confes- 
Of  our  grateful  hearts  to  hear  : 
Thee  we  gladly  own  in  every  nation 
Head  and  Master  of  thy   congre- 
gation, 
Conscious  that  in  every  plaoe 
Thou  dispensest  life  and  grace. 

3.  Thy  blest  people,  trusting  in  thy 

merit, 
On  the  earth's  extended  face, 
From   each  other  far,  but  one  in 

spirit, 
Sound  with  one  accord  thy  praise 
May  we  never  cease  to  make  con- 
fession, (salvation  : 
That  thy  death's  the  cause  of  our 
We  to  thee,  our  Head  and  King. 
Joyful  Hallelujah*  sing.  y 

(827.)  7<»s.  1,97. 

THOU,  who  so    graciously   didst 

le^id 
Israel  of  old.  from  bondage  freed. 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


227 


And  by  thine  own  almighty  hand 
Didst   guide  them  to  the  promis'd 

land,  (the  day, 

A  cloud  thy  brightness  veiling  in 
By  night  thy  pilkr'd  tire  did  mark 

their  way  ; — 
2.  That  mighty  power  thou  then 

didst  show, 
Attends  us  still,  where'er  we  go, 
And  we,  tho'  undeserving,  share 


Assure  us  of  thy  pardoning  love  : 
O  root  out  whate'er  impedeth 
Thy  Spirit's  work  or  discord  breed- 
eth,  (move  : 

Each  stumbling-block  from  us  re- 
Those  who  have  gone  astray 
Cause  to  return,  we  pray, 
Faithful  Shepherd  : 

|  With  thee  our  Guide, 

|  May  we  abide  : 


Thy  tender  love,  thy  watchful  care,  Preserve  us  lest  we  turn  aside. 
While  we  thy  leadings  faithfully !  ^830. ")  710  T    68 

pursue.  (in  view. ;  ^ 

And  keep  the  cloud  and  pillar  still       LORD,  thy  church's  Rock, 

9.   Mav  we  to  thee,  our  Shepherd,       Who  dost  rule  th>r  flock> 
cleave  [Elder  of  this  congregation, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  never  grieve,  We  with  humble  adoration 

And  love  each  other  heartily  ;  Thee>  and  thee  aIone> 

Therein-  the    scorning  world  will       0ur  chlef  Shepherd  own. 

see.  (God,  J-  Swertn«r 

That  we  are  children  of  the  living 
A    chosen    people,    bought    with 
Jesus'  blood.  \V.  Home. 


T.  '1 


(832.)  711.* 

(reception  liturgy.  A.) 


90 


(829.)  709.  t.  230 

O  THOU  God  of  our  salvation, 


|  IN  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord, 

i  The  church's  Head  by  us  ador'd, 
Behold  thv   blood-bought  congre-,pu     D    t,        ,  J  ' 

.    -  I  he  Brethren  s  congregation  now 

a  ui    i  V        i    c       *i      c  Into  her  fold  receiveth  you  ; — 

Assembled  here  before  thy  tace  ;  J       ' 

Pondering  on  thy  gracious  dealing,  j2-   With  us  in  Jesus  t0  be  one, 

We    would  express    our    grateful  To  foUow  him,  and  him  alone, 


feeling 

And  joyful  Hallelujahs  raise  : 

But  when  we  in  thy  light 

Discern,  how  we  requite 
Thee,  O  Jesus, 

We  blush  for  shame. 

Ours  is  the  blame. 

But  praise  is  due  unto  thy  name. 

9.  Deeply  conscious  of  transgres 
sion, 

To    thee  we    turn,  hear  o\u  con- 
fession, 


To  enjoy  his  faithful  shepherd-ear* 
And  his  reproach  and  joy  to  share. 

3.  O  may  our  Lord, the  God  of  grace. 
Who  gives  you  in  his  fold  a  place. 
Own  you  his  blood-bought  property. 
And  lead  and  bless  you  constantlv. 

4.  With  heart  and  hand  you  now 

we  own  ;  (known, 

The  Lord,  to  whom  your  heart  is 
Cause  your  whole  walk  'monget  m 

to  be 
'Hie  joy  aud  your  felicity. 


228 


SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


5.  The  God  of  peace  you  sanctify, 
With  us  to  yield  him  praise  and  joy; 
That  spirit,  soul,  and  body  may 
Be  blameless  till  his  perfect  day. 
Gregor. 

(833.)  712.*  t.  22. 

(reception  lituroy.  B.) 
THIS  flock  of  Christ  receiveth  thee; 
While,  conscious  of  her  poverty, 
Before  her  Saviour  she  appears 
With  fervent  sighs  and  contrite  tears, 
2.  Yet  doth  her  inmost  soul  rejoice, 
Because  she  hears  the  Shepherd's 

voice, 


And  by   her    gracious   Lord  and 

Head 
Is  gently  govern'd,  train'd,  and  led. 

3.  Enjoy,  then,  with  the  church, 

Christ's  spouse, 
The  privileges  of  his  house ; 
And  in  our  joy,  and  grief,  and  care. 
With  us  take  thy  allotted  share. 

4.  As  his  redeem'd  from  this  world'? 

thrall, 
Let  us  make  sure  our  blessed  call : 
That,  when  the  Bridegroom  comes. 

we  may 
Be  found  wise  virgins  in  that  day. 
v.  Brtiinhigk 


XXIV.     THE  SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


(834,)  713.*         t.  166. 

HIGH  on  his  everlasting  throne, 
TheKing  of  saints  his  work  surveys, 
Marks  the  dear  souls  he  calls  his  own,  | 
And  smiles  on  his  peculiar  race :     • 
He  rests  well  pleased  their  toil  to  I 

see ; 
Beneath  his  easy  yoke  they  move,j 
With  all  their  heart  and  strength; 

agree 
In  the  sweet  labour  of  his  love. 
2.  His  eye  the  world  at  once  looks! 
A  vast  uncultivated  field  ;      (thro',  j 
Mountains  &  vales  in  ghastly  show  ; 
A  barren,  uncouth  prospect  yield  : 
Clear' d  of  the  thorns  by  civil  care, 
A  few  less  hideous  wastes  are  se#n; 
Yet  still  they  all  continue  bare, 
And  not  one  spot  of  earth  is  green, 
J.  See,  where  the  servants  of  their 
A  busy  multitude,  appear  ;     (Go<l,i 


For  Jesus  day  and  night  employ'd. 
His  husbandry  they  toil  to  clear : 
The    love  of   Christ    their    hearts 

constrains,  (hands  ; 

And  strengthens  their  unwearied 
They  spend  their  blood,  and  sweat, 

and  pains, 
To  cultivate  ImmanuePs  lands. 

4.  Alarm'd  at  their  successful  toil, 
Satan  and  his  wild  spirits  rage  : 
They  labour  to  tear  up,  and  spoil. 
And  blast  the  rising  heritage  : 

In  every  wilderness  they  sow 
The  seed  of  death,  the  carnal  mind; 
They  would  not  let  one  virtue  grow. 
Nor  leave  one  seed  of  good  behind. 

5.  Yetstill  the  servantsof  their  Lord 
Look  up  and  calmly  persevere; 
Supported  by  the  Master's  word, 
The  adverse  powers  they  scorn  to 

fear  ; 


SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


229 


Gladly  their  happy  work  pursue  ; 
The  labour  of  their  hands  is  seen, 
Their  hands  the  face  of  earth  renew, 
Some  spots  at  least  are  lively  green. 

6.  To  dig  the  ground  they  thus  he- 

stow  (clod 

Their  lives ;  from  every  soften 'd 
They  gnther  out  the  stones, and  sow  j 
The  immortal  seed — the  Word  of! 

God:  (prayers,! 

They  water  it  with  tears  and; 
They  long  for  the  returning  word  : 
Happy,  if  all  their  pains  and  cares 
Can    bring    forth   fruit   to    please 

their  Lord. 

7.  Jesus  their  work  delighted  sees, 
Their  industry  vouchsafes  to  crown; 
He    kindly    gives    the  wish'd  in- 
crease, (down  : 

And  sends  the  promis'd    blessing 
The  sap  of  life,  the  Spirit's  powers, 
He  rains  incessant  from  above  ; 
He  all  his  gracious  fulness  showers, 
To  perfect  their  great  work  of  love. 

6.  He  prospers  all  his  servants'  toils; 
Br.t  of  peculiar  grace  he  chose 
A  flock,  on  whom  his  kindest  smiles 
And  choicest  blessings  he  bestows, 
Devoted  to  their  common  Lord — 
True    followers    of    the    bleeding 

Lamb  ; 
By  God  belov'd,  by  men  abhorr'd, 
Distinguish'd  by  the  hidden  name. 

'J.   Here   many  faithful   souls    are 
found  (dow'd, 

With  power  of  heavenly  love  en- 
Full  of  the  light  of  life, and  crown'd 
As  kings  and  priests,  to  serve  their 

Ood  : 
With  burning  zeal  for  Christ  they 

shine, 
Their  body,  soul,  and  spirit  arive. 


Their  wealth  and  life  for  Christ  re- 
sign, 
For  Christ  they  gladly  die  or  live. 

10.  What  can  we  offer  thee,  O  Lord, 
For  all  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ' 
Fain  would  we  thy    great    name 

record, 
And  worthily  set  forth  thy  praise  : 
Dear  object  of  our  faith  and  love, 
To  whom  our  more  than  all   we 

owe, 
Open  the  fountain  from  above, 
And  let  it  on  our  spirits  flow  ! 

11.  So  shall  our  lives  thy  power 

proclaim, 
Thy  grace  for  every  sinner  free, 
Till  all  mankind  shall  know  thy 

name, 
Shall  all    stretch  out  their  hand^ 

to  thee  : 
Open  a  door,  which  earth  and  hell 
May  strive  to  shut,  but  strive  in 

vain ;  (dwell 

Grant  that  thy  word  may  richly 
Among  us,  and  our  fruit  remain  ' 

12.  O  multiply  thy  sowers'  seed, 

1  And  fruit  we  every  hour  shall  bear ; 
i  Throughout  the  world  thy  Gospel 

spread, 
;Thy  everlasting  grace  declare  : 
j  We  all,  in  perfect  love  renew'd, 
Shall  know  the  greatness  of  thy 

power, 
Stand  in  the  temple  of  our  God 
As  pillars,  and  go  out  no  more. 

Spangenberjz 

(837.)  714.  t.90. 

THE  doctrine  of  our  dying  Lord, 
The  faith   he   on  Mount  Calvary 

seal'd, 
We  sign,  asserting  every  word 
Which  in  his  gospel  is  reveal'd  . 


230 


SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


As  truth  divine ;  and  curs'd  are  they 
Who  add  thereto  or  take  away. 

2.  We  steadfastly  this  truth  main- 

tain, 
That  none  is  righteous,  no  not  one, 
That    in    the    Lamb,  for    sinners 

slain, 
We're  justified  by  faith  alone  ; 
And  all  who  in  his  name  believe, 
Christ  and  his    righteousness  re- 
ceive. 

3.  Our  works  and  merits  we  dis- 

claim, 
Opposing  all  self-righteousness, 
Ev'n  our  best  actions  we  condemn 
As  ineffectual,  and  confess    (trust, 
Whoe'er  thereon   doth    place    his 
And  not  on  Jesus,  will  be  lost. 

4.  Christ  is  our  Master,  Lord,  and 

God, 
The  fulness  of  the  Three  in  One ; 
His  life,  death,  righteousness,  and 

blood, 
Our  faith's  foundation  are  alone, 
His  Godhead  and  his  death  shall 
Our  theme  to  all  eternity.  (be 

5.  On  him  we'll  venture  all  we  have, 
Our  lives,  our  all  to  him  we  owe  ; 
None  else  is  able  us  to  save, 
Nought  but  the  Saviour  will   we 

know ;  (hand, 

This  we  subscribe  with  heart  and 
Resolv'd    thro'    grace     thereby    to 

stand. 

G.  This  now  with  heaven's  resplen- 
dent host 
We  echo  thro'  the  church  of  God  ; 
Among  the  heathen  make  our  boast 
Of  Jesus'  saving  death  and  blood  : 
We  would  like  many  waters  join, 
In  showing  forth  his  love  divine. 

J.  Ccuuich. 


715.  t.  22. 
POUR    out    thy    Spirit   from    on 

high  ;  (bless ; 

Lord,    thine    assembled    servants 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 
,  And  clothe  us  with  thy  righteous- 
ness. 
2.  Within  thy    temple  where  we 
stand,  (thee, 

To  teach  the  truth,  as  taught  by 
Saviour !    like   stars   in   thy   right 

hand, 
The  angels  of  the  churches  be. 
1 3.  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  im- 
part, (above, 
Firmness,    with     meekness    from 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  heart, 
And    love    the    souls  whom   thou 
dost  love : — 

4.  To  watch  and  pray,  and  never 

faint ;  (keep ; 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy 

sheep. 

5.  Then,  when  our  work  is  finish M 

here, 
In  humble  hope  our  charge  resign  : 
When  the  chief    Shepherd    shaH 

appear, 
O  God  !  may  they  and  we  be  thine. 
J.  Montgomery. 

716.  r.  595. 

YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  orrice  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 

And  watchful  at  his  gate. 
2.   Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  : 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight. 

For  awful  is  his  name. 


SERVANTS  Of  CHRIST. 


231 


}.  Watch :  lis  vour  Lord's  com- 
mand ; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near  : 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 

And  ready  all  appear. 

4.  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crown'd. 

5.  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 
With  his  own  royal  hand,  (head 

And  raise  that  favourite  servant's 
Amidst  the  angelic  band. 

Doddridge. 


71/ 


T.  U. 


O,  HOW  should  those  be  clean, 

The  vessels  of  the  Lord  !  (who  bear 
How  should  those  give  themsel  \  •  ■- 1 1 1 

Who  minister  his  Word  !  (prayer, 
t.  Cleanse  me,  O  Lord, — my  head, 

And  a  pure  heart  induce, (my  feet, 
That  I  may  be  a  vessel  meet 

For  thy  most  holy  use. 

3.  O  may  the  beamings  of  thy  grace, 
Reflected  on  my  mien. 

When  call'd  a  sinful  world  to  face, 
Show  where  my  soul  has  been. 

4.  Then  shall  I  not  be  greatly  mov'd 
By  envy  or  applause, 

Content  to  be  by  thee  approv'd, 
And  glorying  in  thy  cause. 

Conder. 


To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys,  or  flee 
The  cross  end  ur'd,  my  God,  by  thee? 

3.  No,  fearless  I'll  in  deed  and  word 
Witness  of  thee,  my  gracious  Lord: 
My  life  and  Mood  I  here  present, 
If  for  thy  truth  they  may  be  spent. 

4.  For  this  let  men  revile  my  name, 
No  cross  I  shun,  I  fear  no  shame  ; 
I  no  reproach  nor  sufferings  dread  ; 
Is  Christ  with  me,  I'm  not  afraid. 

5.  Give  me  thy  strength,  O  God  of 

power ;  (roar, 

Then,  let  winds  blow,  or  thunders 

I  need  not  fear  by  sea  or  land, 

For  thou,  mv  God,  wilt  by  me  stand. 

J.  Winkler. 


(869.)  718.*  t.  22. 

SHALL  I.  thro'  fear  of  feeble  man, 
The  Spirit's  fire  in  me  restrain  ? 
Aw'd  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  most  High? 

"2.  Shall  I,  to   soothe    the  unholy 

throng,  (tongue; 

jSoften  thy  truth,  and  smooth  my 


(841.)  7U>.  T.56. 

YE  who  called :  (J :  to  Christ's  service 
are,  (prayer ; 

Join  together  :|J:  both  in  work  and 
Venture  all  on  him,  our  Lord, 
Who  assures  us  in  his  word, 
We  are  always :  |j :  objects  of  his  care, 

2.  Showers  of  blessing  :  jj :  from  the 

Lord  proceed, 
Strength  supplying  :|:  in  the  time 

of  need ; 
For  no  servant  of  our  King 
Ever  lacked  any  thing  :         (reed. 
He  will  never  :||:  break  the  bruised 

3.  Lord  have  mercy  :  |j :  on  each  land 

and  place, 
Where  thy  servants  :|j:  preach  the 

word  of  grace  ; 
Life  and  power  on  them  bestow, 
Them  with  needful  strength  endow, 
That  with    boldness  :|:  they   may 

thee  confess. 

4.  May  we  faithful .  H :  in  our  service 

be, 
Truly  careful  ;ij;  in  our  ministry 


232 


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Keep  us  to  tuy  church  f~st  bound, 
In  the  faitVi  preserve  us  sound) 
Often  weeping :  |J :  grateful  tears  ,ror? 
thee.  ScMkbt. 

(842.)  720.*  t.  14 

LORD  Jesus,  who  hast  called  us 

To  magnify  thy  n^rn?, 
And  preach  the  doctrine  of  tby  cross 

Amidst  reproach  and  shame ;  — 
2.  We  thee  entreat  with  one  accord, 

Thy  ministers  prepare      (word, 
To  lead  thy  flock,  and  pleach  thy 

With  meekness,  zeal,  and  care. 
.  Nought  can  we  do  without  thy 

But  by  thy  power  we  know,  (aid; 
Strong  out  of  weakness  we  are  made. 

And  conquer  where  we  go.      z. 

(844.)  721.  -166. 

O  GLORIOUS  Master  of  thy  hou*#: 

Thou  know'st  the  thoughts  of  etr?ry 

breast ; 
To  thee  each  servant  gladly  goes. 
Like  Noah's  Jove  for    peace  ar.ci 
Indeed  the  waters  overflow    (rest: 

The  guilty  ?  orld,and  as  witl id 

Few  will  our  mind  and   purpose 

k;  ow,  finand. 

Few  comprehend  thy  Mess  d  com- 

2.  But  we  can  hope  thy  word  ant: 

grace 
Will  soften  many  a  heai  t  of  Jtone  : 
What  means  caa  \va.i  .he   iidman 

race  7 
The  same  which  uai  j.ooi*  hearts 

have  wu.i  .- 
Tlii)'  caniai  reason  ManJ  to  faith 
Oppos'd,  the  wounded  conscience 

fli    ■ 
To  the  bless'd  doctrine  of  thy  death 
And  aH-ai 


3.  Thy  powerful   presence,  Lch  ! 

display, 
Or  else  ;-i  vein  fh:  ran  we  see  ; 
Thou  art  our  life,our  hni  th,o  r 
We  have  rle-  com!    I  I    f  in  thee! 
Vouchsafe  to  us  thy  unction,  Lord; 
Whero'sr  obedient  to  thy  call 
We  go   tby  help  to  us  afford, 
And  ever  be  our  All  in  all. 

J.  Gt&mbold. 


(846.) 


722. 


t.  22. 


£>i^  present  with  thy  servants,  Lord, 
We  look  to  thee  with  one  accord  ; 
Refresh  and  strengthen  us  anew, 
And  bless  what  in  ihy  name  we  do. 

2.  O  teach  ns  al'  tby  perfect  will 
To  understand  and  to  fulfil:  (b;~ht; 
When    human    insight  fai's,  give 
This  will  direct  onr  stens  aright. 

3.  The  Lord's  joy  he  our  strength 

and  sta.v, 
In  our  employ  from  day  to  day  • 
Our  thoughts  and  our  activity 
Thro*  Jesus'  merits  hallow'd  be. 

(847.)  723/         T.  146 

LO^?D,  grant  thy  servants  <tt"",c. 

The  needful  gifts  and  unction. 
That  with  c*uc  faithfulness    (Hon  , 

They  may  discharge  their  tune- 
That  all  things  as  they  ought 

May  punctual!}  be  uone; 
And  with  success,  when  wrought, 

Their  work  \  i  ichsafe  to  i 
2.   We  pray  thee,  bless  th?m  all 

And  prosper  their  endeavour, 
1-1  f.jtair  important  call 

To  serve  the  y.  gracious  Saviour 
Tnou  listen'st  to  our  prayer.-. 
I      pel;    .  il    U|  h-  Id 
i  hful   ministers 
I  fol 


SERVANTS  Or  CHRT>t. 


•233 


724.* 


T.  18* 


;*4(j.)  TIM.* 

SINCE  our  8  iviour  i  all'd  in  to  in- 
tin     ;      ■  (berit 
^nd   without    the    ar~*ior  of  Ms 

8j 
Toward  the  *  ^,t-':  we  canri  at 
Grant  as  therefore,  Holy  Ghost,  the 

fevour,  (hayioor, 

Both   in  doctrine  and  in  our   be- 
By  thee  to  be  taught  and  led, 
Till  in  C^nst  we're  perfected. 
2.  F;,:*uru'  Lord,  my  only  joy  and 

Lsure 
Shall  remain,  while  here  T  stay, 
Thee,  my    ma    bless  Friend  and 

highest  Treasure, 
To  adore,  aerre,  a  ^d  obey  :  (feeble, 
Tho'  I  in  myself   am  weak  and 
Yet  I  trust  thy  grace  will  me  enable, 
By  obedience  to  thy  will 
All  thy  purpose  to  fulfil.  Z. 


(850.) 


725. 


t.  228. 


BODY  and  soul's  ut  thy  command, 
And  we  with  gladness  ready  s*ard 

To  serve  thy  name,  Lord  Je^us  : 

Since  thy  blcss'd  Soirit  did  explain 

Unto  our  hearts,  why  thou  wast 

slain,  (us : 

Nought  elsp  on  earth  can  p^ase 
O  no. — although 
We  a»r  feeble — and  unstable, 
Thou'rt  our  treasure, 
And  fo  serve  ihee  is  our  pleasure. 

2.  Unt  is  due  ; 

An  ]  ting  do, 

Thi f  in  thy   i  -u*  we  e  y'?isinj. 
To  thee  we  render  i •')  *vjc  p-aise, 
Thou  i  to  Rnal  ling  grace, 

nn1    '''.''  Ming: 
Unless — thy 
Sway  c^r  nature, — every  creature 


Is  unwilling 

Aught  that's  good  to  be  fulfilling 

Louisa  v.  :l 

(852.)  726.  t.39. 

LORD,  grant  us,  tho'  deeply  abused 
with  shame,      (in  thy  name  , 

With  true  Christian  courage  to  act 

In  thy  blessed  work  may  we  al 

abound,  (be  crown'd. 

And  let  with  success  all  our  labour 

2.  Give  grace,  that  as  brethren  we 
join  hands  in  love,        (prove, 

Ilngag-ng  to  thee  ever  faithful  to 

Where'er  to  thy  service  appointed 
we  stand,  (command. 

To  sow  or  to  reap,  at  thy  call  and 

(855.)  727.*  t.  14 

0  GRANT  thy  servant,  thro'  thy 
An  understanding  heart,  (grace, 

Thy  dealings  with  thy   church  to 
And  counsel  to  impart,     (trace, 

2.  With    heavenly7    wisdom    me 
Thy  peace  O  may  I  feel ;  (endow. 

Presence  of  mind  on  me  bestow. 
To  execute  thy  will. 

3.  Thus,  strengthen 'd  ;n  the  inner 
Supported  by  thy  aid,         (nan 

1  shall  thy  gracious  a;m  obtain, 

And  in  thy  path  proceed. 

(857.)  728.*  t.  22 

IN  mercy,  Lord,  this  grace  bestow. 
7*1  it  ;n  toy  serrice  we  may  do, 
With  gladn  iasand  b  willing  mind. 
W     tevt  iwinnT 

ant  we,  impelled  by  thy  love 
Ed    smallest   things    may    lailaful 

prove  ; 
[Tili  we  depart  we  wish  to  be 
I  Devoted  wholly  unto  ihee.  z 


834 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


(859.)  729.*        t.  166. 

O  MAY  the  witness-spirit  rest, 

Lord,  on  thy  congregation, 
May  godly  zeal  inspire  each  breast 

To  publish  thy  salvation  : 
We  gladly  promise  faithfulness 

To  do  what  we  are  able  ; 
Sufficient  is  for  us  thy  grace, 

Which  doth  support  the  feeble. 
z. 

(860.)  730.*  t.  79. 

WITH  gladness  we  will  follow  thee; 
We  vow  allegiance,  bend  the  knee 
To  thee,  our  Lord  and  Head  : 
We'll  venture  freely  every  thing, 
At    thy  command,   O    Christ    our 

King; 
By  thee  alone  we  will  be  led. 


(863.) 


r3i.* 


t.  97. 


THOU  Master  of  thy  family, 
In  humble  faith  we  look  to  thee ; 
Dispose  our  hearts,  thy  blessed 
With  resignation  to  fulfil :  (will 
Call  forth  thy  servants,  grant  them 
needful  grace,  (my  peace." 
And  say  to  each,  "  I  leave  with  thee 

(865.)  732.*         t.  205. 

LET  thy  presence  go  with  me, 
Saviour,  else  I  dare  not  move ; 
With  thy  aid  and  led  by  thee 
I  will  go,  constraint  by  love  ; 
Serve  thy  cause  with  all  my  might. 
Deeming  every  burden  light  ; 
And,  if  favour'd  with  success, 
To  thee  render  all  the  praise. 


XXXV.     THE  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


(868.) 


733.* 


t.  590. 


THY  mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 

Thy  blessing  on  us  pour ; 
Lift  up  thy  gracious  countenance 

Upon  us  evermore  : 
O  may  we  fully  know  thy  mind, 

Thy  saving  word  proclaim, 
That  many  heathen-tribes  may  find 

Salvation  in  thy  name. 
2.  In  these  our  days  exalt  thy  grace, 

Thy  precious  gospel  spread ; 
That  for  the  travail  of  thy  soul 

Thou  mayst  behold  thy  seed  : 
O  may  thy  knowledge  till  the  earth; 

Increase  the  number  still 
Of  those  who  in  thy  word  believe. 

And  do  thy   holy  will. 


3.  Lord,  by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare 
To  follow  thy  command, 

To  execute  thy  utmost  aim, 
And  in  thy  presence  stand, 

As  servants  walling  to  be  us'd, 
Who  in  thy  work  delight, 

And  offer  freely  praise  and  prayer 
As  incense  day  and  night. 

4.  Hereto  we  cheerful  say,  Amen  ; 
We  have  this  truth  avow'd, 

That  we  in  spirit,  body,  soul. 
Are  bound  to  serve  our  God, 

Who  toiich'd.and  drew,  and  woo'd 
our  he  r!  . 
And  conquer'd  us  by  love  ; 

To  him  we  have  enjjag'd  oar** 
O  may  we  faithful  prove. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


235 


(870.)  734.*  t.22. 

IN  our  short  warfare  here  below 
May  our  experience  daily  show. 
That  in  our  weakness,  thro'  thy  aid, 
Thy  strength  divine  is  perfected. 

2.  Without  thy  blessing  how  could 
Be  servants  pleasing  unto  thee?  (we 
But  we  can  by  experience  sing, 
Thy  word  hath  power.and  fruit  doth 

bring. 

3.  Ah,  could  we  preach  in  every 

place,  (grace, 

Our  Saviour's  boundless  love  and 
That  thousands  who  are  yet  enslav'd 
Might  in  these  gospel-times  be  sav'd. 

4.  There's  but  a  small  beginning 

made, 
The  earth  is  still  o'ercast  with  shade: 
Break  forth,  thou  Sun  of  righteous- 
ness, (bless. 
With  healing   beams  the  nations 

5.  Whene'er  we  to  mankind  proclaim 
Thy  dying  love  and  precious  name, 
Support   thy    servants'   weakness,! 

Lord, 
By  thy  blest  Spirit,  grace,and  word. 

6.  Lord  of  theharvest,laborerssend| 
Who  willing  are  their  lives  to  spend  | 
In  scorching  heat  and  chilling  cold, 
To  bring  the  heathen  to  thy  fold.    | 

7.  When  all  our  labour  here  is  o'er,! 
And  when  our  light  shall  burn  no! 

more, 
When  our  endeavours  have  an  end,' 
Then  let  our  souls  to  thee  ascend.. 
M.  Stach. 


Behold  thy  seed  extend  from  pole 
to  pole  :  (creature  ; 

Thy  boundless  mercy  show  to  every 
With  old  and  young  thy  gracious 
aim  obtain  ;  (plead  in  vain. 
Thy  prayers  and  tears  can  never 
2.  Thy  glorious  gospel  spread  thro' 
every  nation  ;  (name 

Give  us  an  open  door,  thy  saving 
In  the  most  distant  regions  to  pro- 
claim, 
With  power,  and  with  the  Spirit's 

demonstration  ; 
And  grant  us  joyfully  in  every  land 
To  see  thy  pleasure  prosper  in  our 
hand. 


(873.) 


(36.* 


t.97. 


(871.)  735.*        t.  114. 

THOU  Saviour  of  the  world,  great1 

Mediator,  (soul 

O  mayst  thou  for  the  travail  of  thy 


THE  Lord  himself  gave  forth  the 
word :  (Lord  : 

We  preach  most  gladly  Christ  the 

May  thousands,  Lord,  thy  voice 
obey, 

And  turn  to  thee  without  delay; 

To  those  who  hear  us  grant  an  open 
ear,  (thou  appear. 

And  when  we  point  thee  out,  do 

2.  'Tis  the  desire  of  all  our  hearts, 
That  in  the  earth's  remotest  parte 
The  love  of  God  to  all  mankind 
Be  preach'd  to  heathen  base  and 

blind ;  (believe, 

For  Jesus  saves  from  sin  all  who 
And  pardon  offer'd  thro'  his  blood 

receive. 

3.  Thanks,  adoration,  glory,  praise, 
To  Christ  we  render  for  his  grace  : 
With  every  breath  may  we  proclaim 
His  goodness  and  extol  his  name  : 
O  Lord  thy  knowledge  spread  both 

far  and  near,  (share. 

May  all  in  thy  redemption   have  a 

Z. 


236 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


(874.)  737.  T.97. 

AS  'twas  of  old,  we  now  may  trace, 
In  these  most  blessed  times  of  grace, 
How  the  reviving  gospel-sound 
Of  blood-bought  grace  is  spreading 

round  :  (increase. 

We  sec  with  joy  the  work  of  God 
And  thousands  who  thio'  Jesus  find 

release. 

2.  Wc  see  in  hearts  as  cold  as  ice 
The  Sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
And  that  his  all-enlivening  rays 
Of  Satan's  slaves  make  sons  of  grace, 
Who  are  increasing  daily  more  and 

more,  (us  adore. 

And  who  the  slaughter^  Lamb  with 

3.  Great  is  the  harvest,  truly  great ; 
The  Gentiles  for  thy  advent  wait ; 
Saviour,  thy  word  of  promise  keep, 
And  send  thy  servants  forth  to  reap; 
Yea,    hosts  of    faithful    witnesses 

prepare,  (declare. 

Who  from  experience  may  thy  truth 

J.  Swertner. 


(875.) 


73S.* 


t.22. 


LORD,  at  thy  feet  amaz'd  we  sink, 
When  on  thy  wondrous  grace  we 

think, 
Which  now  so  strikingly  appears, 
The  glory  of  this  vale  of  tears. 

2.  The  gospel  in  these  blessed  days, 
Throue-^on*    the    earth  its  beams 

displays ; 
Nations  that  never  heard  of  thee, 
Thy  crreat  salvation  shout  to  see. 

3.  Thai  mystery,  from  ages  seaTd, 
God  by  his  Spirit  hath  reTgal'd, 
That  bearenry  thrones  i  "1  powers 

jnight  know 
God's  wisdom  by  the  church  below. 
Molthor. 


(878.)       ras.       t.  221. 

THE    spring!   cf  salvation    from 

Christ  the  ;-ock  bursting, 
And  flowing  through  the  wilderness. 
Refresh  :^nd  enliven  his   heritage 

thirsting ; 
Abundant  are  the  showers  of  grace: 
As  rain  overstreaming  the  parched 

ground, 
With  plenty  now  teeming,  spreads 

verdure  round, 
The  promised  blessing  its  influence 

diffuses, 
And  fruit,tothe  husbandman  grate- 
ful, produces. 
2.  *  I'll  bless  thee  and  thou   shalt 

be  set  for  a  blessing,' 
Thus  saith  the  Lord, '  to  all  around:' 
O  may  we  in  grace  and  in  number 

increasing,  (abound : 

In  faith,   which    works    by    Lore, 
Upon  thy   grace  founded  immove- 

ably,  (thee ; 

And  looted  and  grounded  in  love  to 
Thus  shall  we  in  doctrine,  in  word 

and  behaviour,  (savour. 

To  others  of  life  unto  life  prove  a 


(880.)  740.*        t.  205. 

WOULD  the  world   our  passport 

see, 
By  which  we  free  entrance  gain, 
Or  ask  our  authority, 
I  We  reply,  u  The  Lamb  was  slain:" 
This  is  every  where  our  boast ; 
He  that  higher  soars  is  lost  : 
For  that  powerful  word  we  raise, 
Christ,  to  thee  eternal  praise. 

2. Every  where  with  shoutings  loud, 
the  gates  of  hell, 
Tlvy  anointed  witness-cloud 
Of  thy  great  redemption 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


237 


Arc  our  door-posts,  Lamb  of  God, 
Sprinkled  with  atoning  blood, 
By  its  virtue  we  shall  be 
From  the  dread  destroyer  free. 

z. 

(882.)  741.*        t.  221. 

WITH  fire  and  with  spirit  endowM 

every  moment, 
Ye  ministers  of  Christ  confess'd, 
Go  forth  and  proclaim  ye  the  word 

of  atonement,  (press'd 

Both  far  and  near  ;  and  when  op- 
By  hardships  and  trials,  be  bold  in 

God,  (and  blood  : 

And  gladly  for  him  spend  your  life 
'Midst  tempests  and    billows,  and 

thro'  deserts  go,  (then  to  sow. 

The  seed  of  the  gospel  'mongst  hea- 

I.  Arbo. 

(884.)  742.*         t.  582. 

AMBASSADORS  of  Christ, 

Know  ye  the  way  you  go  ] 
It  is  a  path  not  strew'd  with  flowers, 

But  yielding  thorns  and  woe  : 
All  who  Christ  crucified 

Their  only  Saviour  own,    (base, 
Meet  often  with    such    treatment 

As  to  their  Lord  was  shown. 
2.   But  see,  the  fields  are  white  ; 

Go  therefore,  labourers,  go, 
The  Lord  leads  on  to  victory, 

His  power  and  grace  you  know  : 
Christ,  who  was  crucified, 

Of  all  is  sovereign  Lord, 
He  is  the  captain  of  the  host, 

We  conquer  through  his  word. 

886.)         748>         t.  79. 

GO,  witness  of  the  suffering 
Of  Christ,  who  as  our  offering 
Our  guilt  and  curse  did  bear  ; 
Proclaim  his  great  salvation 


To  many  a  heathen  nation, 
And  spread  his  gospel  every  where 

I 

(887.)  744.*         t.  205. 

WARRIOR,  on  thy  station  stand, 

Faithful  to  thy  Saviour's  call, 
With  the  shield  of  faith  in  hand, 
Fearless,  let  what  may  befall : 
Nothing  fill  thee  with  dismay, 
Hunger,  toil,  or  length  of  way  : 
In  the  strength  of  Jesus  boast ; 
Never,  never  quit  thy  post. 

(888.)  745.*  T.185. 

WHAT  affords  the  Christian  war- 
rior vigour, 

Who  climbs  rocks,  or  sinks  in 
sands, 

Braving  now  of  northern  storms 
the  rigour, 

Fainting  then  in  southern  lands  ? 

Here  no  care  avails,  no  circumspec- 
tion, 

But  depending  on  his  Lord's  pro- 
tection, 

In  his  heavenly  armour  clad, 

He  moves  on  serene  and  glad. 


(889.) 


r4G. 


t.  14. 


HOW    are   thy   servants   blest,  O 
How  sure  is  their  defence  !   (Lord  ! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  shield  Omnipotence. 

2.  In  foreign  realms,  anil  lands  re- 
Supported  by  thy  care.  (mote, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass 

unhurt. 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3.  Thy  mercy  sweetens  every  soil, 
Makes  every  region  please,  (claim 
Where  on  the  mountains  they  pro- 
Thy  reign,  0  Prince  of  peace. 


238 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


4.  The  love  of  Christ  constraining 

them, 
They  plant  sweet  Sharon's  rose 
Successfully  on  icy  plains 
And  in  eternal  snows. 

5.  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and 
Thy  goodness  they  adore  ;  (deaths 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies 
And  humbly  hope  for  more,  (past, 

747.  t.582. 

FATHER  of  boundless  grace  ! 

Thou  hast  in  part  fulfill'd 
Thy  promise  made  to  Adam's  race, 

In  God  incarnate  seal'd : 
A  few  from  every  land 

At  first  to  Salem  came, 
And  saw  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 

And  saw  the  tongues  of  flame. 

2.  Yet  still  we  wait  the  end, 
The  coming  of  our  Lord  ; 

The  full  accomplishment  attend 
Of  thy  prophetic  word  : 

Thy  promise  deeper  lies, 
In  unexhausted  grace  ; 

And  new  discover'd  worlds  arise 
To  sing  their  Saviour's  praise. 

3.  Belov'd  for  Jesus'  sake, 
By  him  redeem'd  of  old, 

All  nations  must  come  in,  and  make 

One  undivided  fold  : 
While  gather'd  in  by  thee, 

And  perfected  in  one, 
They  all  at  once  thy  glory  see, 

In  thine  eternal  Son.     c.  Wwl«y. 

(891.)  748.*         t.  155. 

O  WHAT  praise  in  highest  strain, 
By  the  ransom'd  host  in  heaven 

Will  be  given 
To  him  who   brought  us  to  God 

By  his  blood. 
Whou  of  every  tongue  and  nation 


There  will  be  with  exultation 
But  one  flock  and  Shepherd  known. 
2,  Amen,  Jesus'  words  are  true. 
Surely  he  his  gracious  promise 

Will  accomplish  ; 
Ye  his  servants,  ready  stand 

In  each  land, 
Yea,  in  the  most  distant  placet, 
Till  he  comes,  to  sound  his  praises. 
And  make  known  his  saving  name. 


749. 


T.  ~- 


OH,  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once 

blest, 
Still    roam     the    scorning    world 

around, 
iDisown'd    of     heaven,    by    man 

oppress'd, 
!  Outcasts    from     Zion's     hallowM 
ground  ! 

2.  O  God  of  Israel,  view  their  race  ! 
Back    to    thy  fold   the  wanderers 

bring :  (c;race  ; 

Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted 
To   hail   in  Christ  their  promis'd 

King. 

3.  The  vail  of  darkness  rend  in  twain 
Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious 

light : 
The  sever'd  olive-branch  again 
Back  to  its  parent  stock  unite. 
1 4.  While  Judah  views  his  birthright 
gone,  (move. 

I  With   contrite   shame   his    bosom 
The  Saviour  he  denied — to  own, 
The  Lord  he  crucified — to  love. 

5.  Haste,  glorious  day,  expected 
long,  (shall  raise. 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer 

With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng. 

One  God  with  grateful  rupture 
prai**>.        Blokertteth'l  OoBu*tiou 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 
750,  T.  151.       '-Thy  chosen  servants  call; 

OH  that  the  Lord's  salvation 


23* 


Were  out  of  Zion  come  : 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation. 

To  lead  his  outcasts  home  ! 
How  long,  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  t 
Return,  O  Lord,  in  pity  ; 

Rebuild  her  walls  again. 
1.  Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror ; 

Thy  saving  grace  impart  : 
Roll  back  the  vail  of  error, 

Release  the  fetter'd  heart  : 
L.  t  kraal,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see  ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 

And  bind  thy  church  to  thee 


Reveal  thy  grace  to'  heathen  hearts. 
Thy  grace  extend  to  all.    m.  Taylor. 

753.  t.22. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Doth  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to 
shore,  (more. 

Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no 
,2.  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be 
made,  (head , 

iAnd  praises  throng  to  crown  hi* 
.  His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall 
With  every  morning  sacrifice,  (rise 
'  3. People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  or  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
Lyte.  And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
751.  T.  22.  Their  early  blessings  on  his  name 

WHEN  shall  thine  hour.dear  Jesus  4-  Blessings  abound   where'er  he 

come.  (home;  reigns, 

That  Israel's  sons  shall  be  brought  The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains 
When  shall  they  in  thy  name  confide,  The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 
Whom  once  their  fathers  crucified!  And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

2.  When  shall  that  hour  of  grace  5-  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 

appear,  (near  ;  Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  : 

That  rends  their  vail  as  Christ  draws  Angela  descend  with  songs  again. 
When  shall  they  feel  what  Thomas  And  earth  rePeat  the  loud  Ame" 

felt.  (knelt!  _  w*ns 

When   'fore  his  wounded  side  he  r54.  T.  lol 

3.  Then.  Father,  all  thy  family       HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed' 
Shall  in  thy  house  assembled  be,  Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
And  bless  the  Lamb  who  once  was  Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

slain  ;  (Amen.       His  reign  on  earth  begun! 

Come    soon,    Lord    Jesus,   come  :  He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

z        To  set  the  captive  free  ; 
(892.)  752.  T.  r>90.:To  take  away  transgression, 

LORD,  to  thy  people  aid  dispense.       Aml  ruk'  in  etlllit>- 
Their  shield  and  portion  be,  2.  He  shall  come  down  like  shower* 

And     let     their    lives    the    world       Upon  the  fruitful   earth : : 
That  thev  belong  to  thee:  (convince  And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowww, 
To  bear  thy  truth  to  distant  part*/     Spring  in  his  path  to  birth  : 


240 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


Before  him,  en  *he  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go: 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 
3.  Arabia's  desert-ranger 

To  him  shall  bow  the  knee ; 
The  Ethiopian  stranger 

His  glory  come  to  see  : 
With  offerings  of  devotion 

Ships  from  the  isles  shall  meet, 
To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 

In  tribute  at  his  feet. 
i.  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  him. 

And  gold  and  incense  bring ; 
Ail  nations  shall  adore  him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing  : 
For  he  shall  have  dominion 

O'er  river,  sea,  and  shore, 
Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion, 

Or  dove's  light  wing  can  soar. 

5.  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 
And   daily  vows  ascend  ; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, — 
A  kir.gJom  without  end  : 

The  mountain-dew  shall  nourish 
A  seed  in  weakness  sown,    (ish, 

Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flou 
And  shake  like  Lebanon. 

6.  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 
He  on  hi9  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, 
His  great,  best  name  of  love. 

J.  Montgomery. 

7f>5.  t.  151. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 

Where  AfricV  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  .-and; 


From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, 

Shall  we  to  men  benighted, 
The  lamp  of  light  deny  1 

Salvation  !   O  salvation  ! 
The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 

Till  earth's  remotest  nation 
Has  learn'd  Messiah's  name. 

3.  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story. 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 

Till  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 

Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reitrn. 

Bishop  Beber 


'893.) 


36. 


t.  22. 


BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  : 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2.  His  sovereign  power,without  our 

aid,  fvmen; 

Made   us  of  clay,  and   forrn'd  us 
And  when  like  wandering   sheep 

we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3.  Enter  his  gates  with  thankful 

songs, 

And  in  his  courts  your  voices  raise  . 

Let  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand 
tongues,  (praise. 

Sound  forth,  almighty    Lord,  thy 

1.  Wide  as  the  we^ld  is  thy  com- 
mand, 

V$  t  as  eternity  thy  love, 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 


241 


Firm    as   a  rock    thy    truth    shall 

stand,  (move.  | 

When  rolling  years  shall  eease  to; 

Watts. 

(900.)  757.*  t.90. 

<  HRIST  JE^US  is  that  precious 
grain,  (died ; 

Which  fell  into  the  ground  and 
Now  since  he  for  our  sins  was  slain. 

He  doth  no  more  alone  abide, 
But  for  the  travail  of  his  soul 
Hil  seed  appears  from  pole  to  pole. 


(901.)  758.  t.22. 

FROM  all   that  dwell   below   the 

skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through     every     land,    by     every 

tongue. 
2.  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore 

to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


XXXVI.     HOLY  BAPTISM. 

759.  T.  590.  iThou  saidst,  "  Preach  pardon  to  the 

uvAvrato  ■.'•       i  u  11 ;     BaPtize  them  in  the  name  (lost, 

HEA\  E*  S  kingdom  none  shall  :0fFather>  Son>  amj  Hq|    ^       ; 

But  as  a  little  child  :     (enter  in  |      We  now  wlU  do  ^  ^ 


Therefore  the  children  are  by  Christ 
Heirs  of  his  kingdom  styl'd 

Is  heaven  theirs,  none  shall  forbid 
A  child  to  come  to  him  : 

Who  shall  forbid   the  water-flood 
A  babe  to  overstream  ? 


2.  Be  present  with  us,  Lord  our 
Tho'  water  fails  from  sin   (God  ; 

To  cleanse,  vet  thy  atoning  blood 
Can  wash  this  infant  clean  : 

Accept  this  child  we  now  baptise 

And  here  present  to  thee: 
2.  O  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost.  His  sou,  hp  .^ 

Be  present  with  us  here  ;  iW  anJ  rterna,lv 
We  trust  in  Jesus   saving  name, 

To  us  his  words  are  dear  ;  |  906.)               761.                  r.  22. 
We  now  baptize  a  little  child 

Into  the  Saviour's  death  ;  B FRIED  in  baptism  with  our  Lord, 

"Tii  his  command,  and  we  perform  VVf'  risr  uitn  nim-  to  life  restor'd  ; 

This  solemn  act  in  faith.  Not  the  bare  life  in  Adam  lost, 

Bcklkht  But  richer  far.  for  more  it  cost. 

r.  590.   2'  (im*tliy  his  blood  aton'd  for  sin,; 
This   precious  blood   can  wash  us 
LOK1)  Jeans, from  thy  pierced  sine  clean 

Both  blood  and  water  streatn'd,      ^m]  j)e  arr;ivs 
A  cleansing  lavei  to  provide 
For  man,  from  sin  redcem'd  : 
IS 


us  in  the  dress 
Of  his  unspotted  righteonc 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 


(907v)  7(32.  t.582. 

OUR  baptism  rirst  declares 

That  we  must  cleansed  be, 
Then  shows  that  Christ  to  all  God's 

Dispenses  purity.  (heirs 

*.   Water  the  body  laves  ; 

And,  if  'tis  done  by  faith, 
The  blood  of  Jesus  surely  saves 

The  sinful  soul  from  death. 
3.  Baptiz'd  into  his  death, 

We  rise  to  life  divine  ; 
The  Holy  Spirit  works  the  faith, 

And  water  is  the  sign. 

(908.)  763.  t.  14. 

FATHER  of  JesusChrist  our  Lord, 
(In  him  our  Father  too,) 

O  bless,  we  pray  with  one  accord, 
The  work  we  have  to  do. 

2.  Jesus,  as  water  well  applied 
Will  make  the  body  clean  ; 

So  in  the  fountain  of  thy  side 
Wash  thou  this  soul  from  sin. 

3,  O  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  apply 
The  Saviour's  cleansing  blood  ; 

Own  thou  this  babe,  and  testify, 
This  is  a  child  of  God.     j.  Hart. 

764.  t.  14. 

JESUS,  we  lift  our  souls  to  thee, 

Thy  powerful  Spirit  breathe  ; 
And  let  this  little  infant  be 

Baptiz'd  into  thy  death. 
2.  O  let  thine  unction  on  him  rest ; 

Thy  grare  hzM  soul  renew  ; 
And  write,  within  his  tender  breast, 

Thy  name  and  nature  too. 
:\    If  thou  shonldst  quickly  end  his 
days, 

His  place  with  thee  prepare  ; 
Or,  if  thou  lengthen  out  his  race, 

Continue  stiil  thy  care. 


4.  Thy  faithful   servant   may  He 
Girded  with  truth  divine ;  (prove, 

A  sharer  in  thy  dying  love. 
A  follower  of  thine.    " 

5.  Lord,plant  us  all  into  thy  death  ; 
That  we  thy  life  may  prove  ; 

Partakers  of  thy  cross  beneath. 
And  of  thy  crown  above,     ru-ok. 

(909.)  765.  t.39. 

THOU  who  in  the  days  of  thy  flesh 
didst  receive    (ing  didst  give. 
The  children,  and  to  them  thy  bless- 
Most  gracious  Redeemer,thy  favour 
bestow  (bless  him  now. 

On  him  we  present  thee  ;  we  pray. 

2.  Receive  him  O  Christ,  as  a  lamb 

thou  hadst  lost, 

And  think  what  a  price  his  redemp- 
tion hath  cost  ; 

Thy  name  on  his  forehead,  th\ 

on  his  breast,  (impress'd. 

Be  by  thee,  our  Shepherd  &  Bishop 

3.  Vouchsafe  to  be  present,  thou 

Father  ador'd  ;     (ciful  Lord  : 
And  thou  our  Redeemer  and  mer- 
O  Holy  Ghost,  come  with  thy  unc- 
tion and  fire,  (inspire. 
And  all  with  thy  love  and  salvation 
J.  Cennick. 


(911.) 


766 


t.:^ 


O  BLEST  Redeemer,  in  thy  side 
Upon  the  cross  was  made  a  wound. 
The  fount,  in  which  we're  purified. 
Wherein    our    sin    and    guilt    an? 

drown'd. 
'2.  Water  and  blood  in  streams  rin 

thence, 
And  on  the  earth  were  freely  spilt ; 
Water,  to  sanctify  and  cleanse; 
Blood,  to  atone  for  heinous  guiJt. 


HOLY  COMMUNIONS  24* 

3.  Thi.>  vNomlrous  grace  to  place  in  18.  Rejoice,  jre  contrite  hearts  ; 


view. 
Baptismal   waters  were  desiun'd. 
In  which  thou,  Lord,  wast  buried 

too. 
To  thy  great  Father's  will  resign'd. 
4.  Thus  penitents  who  die  to  sin. 
With  thee  are  buried  in  thy  grave  ; 
Thus  quickemd  to  a  lite  divine, 
Their  souls  a  resurrection  have. 


The  blood  which  Jesus  spilt 

While  we  with  water  you  baptize. 

Will  wash  away  your  guilt. 

3.  While  with  repenting  tears 
Your  sins  you  now   deplore. 

Christ  with  his  blood  will  blotthem 
Remember  them  no  more.   (out. 

4.  Ye  who  in  Christ  believe. 
And  to  his  sceptre  bow, 


5.  And  tho'  their  bodies  turn  to  dust,  Sing  your  Redeemer's  love,  and  tell 
This  holy  symbol  doth  assure,  What  he  hath  done  for  you. 


The  resurrection  of  the  just 
Sbuil  render  them  all   bright  and 
pure. 

(912.)  767.  T.582. 

COME,  iowh  souls,  that  mourn. 


5.  Unspotted  robes  you  wear. 
Your  sighs  to  songs  are  turn'd  , 

Garments  of  praise  adorn  you  now. 
Who  late  in  ashes  mourn'd. 

6.  Ye  writh  your  Lord  are  ris'n  . 
Aspire  to  things  above  : 

Depress  d  with  grief  and  shame.  Mansions  for  vou  he  now  prepares. 
Wash  in  your  Saviour's  cleansing       fa  realms  of  light  and  love. 
And  call  upon  his  name,   (blood,  si.wuih 


XXXVII. 

768.* 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 


(913.) 

LORD  Jeans,  who  before  thy  pas 


T.  107.   At  each  returning  celebration. 

We  show  thy  death  for  our  salva- 
tion. 


Distress'd  and  sorrowful  to  death. 
To  us  the  fruits  of  thy  oblation 
In  thy  last  supper  didst  bequeath  ; 
Accept  our  praise,  thou  bounteous 

Giver 
Of  life  to  every  true  believer. 
Z.  As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing, 
Each  sacred  token  doth  declare 
Thy  dying  love,  all  thoughts  sur- 

ptfliftg  ; 
Ami    while   wo    fheo    in    memory 

bear 


3.  Assurance  of  our  pardon  sealod 
Is  in  this  sacrament  renew'd  ; 
The  soul    with   peace  and    jov    is 

filled, 
With  thy  atoning  blood  bedew'd  ; 
That    stream  from  all    defilement 

cleanses, 
And  life  abundantly  dispenses. 

4.  That   bond  of  love,  that  mystn- 

union, 
By  which  to  thee,  our  Head,  we're 
join'd. 


U4 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


Is  closer  drawn  at  each  communion; 
By    love    inspir'd,  we    know   thy 

mind,  (merit, 

And,  feeding  on  thy  death  and 
Are    render'd    one    with    thee    in 

spirit. 
."».   fiord,  by  thy  flesh  the  soul  is 

nourish'd,  (vive ; 

When  faint,  thy  blood  doth  us  re- 
And    while  our    faith    thereby    is 

eherishM,  (strive  : 

To  servo  thee  and  thy  house  we 
We,  by  this  food  invigorated, 
Are  to  good  works  anew  created, 
ti.  Whiie  thus  thou  feed'st  the  poor 

and  needy,  (whole  ; 

Life  from  thy  death  pervades  the 
\nd  the  true  members  of  thy  body, 
In  thee,  their  Head,  one  heart  and 

soul,  (ficed, 

For  whom  one  bread  and  cup  suf- 
Into  one  spirit  are  baptized. 

7.  Thy  flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  given, 
That  ev'n  our  flesh,  corrupt  and! 

vile,  (heaven,! 

Sha41    from  the  dust   be  rais'd  toi 
And  with  unfading  glories  smile. 
And  soul  and  body  be  for  ever 
At  home  with  thee,  our    Lord  and 

Saviour. 

8,  O  what  a  striking  exhibition 

( )f  love  divine;  what  heavenly  food  ! 
Our  hungry  souls  in  this  fruition 
Find   here  on  earth   their  highest 

good  : 
It  proves,  amidst  all  tribulation, 
Of  heavenly  Miss  the  anticipation. 

(916.)        to!).        t.  n;<;. 

I  N  that  most  dark  and  doleful  night. 
In  which  our  Saviour  was  bctray'd. 
Before  his  sufferings  he  took  bread, 
Blessed, and  brake  it,  tad  then  said, 


"Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body  giv'n 
For  you  and  ofFer'd  on  the  tree  ; 
Perform  this  ordinance  as  I  do. 
And  doing  it,  remember  me." 

2.  Then  after  supper  took  the  cup, 
And  having  given  thanks,  he  said, 
"'Tis  the  New  Testament  in  my 

blood, 
The  blood  for  you  and  many  shed  ; 
Take  this,  and  drink  ye  all  of  it. 
Your  sins'  remission  here  you  see  : 
Oft  as  this  ordinance  ye  perform, 
It  in  remembrance  do  of  jie." 

3.  Yes,  Lord,  we  will    remember 
thee, 

We'll  ne'er  forget  thy  love  divine  ; 
|Thy  cross  we'll  ever  bear  in  mind, 
•Which  made  thee  ours,  and  made 

us  thine : 
We  thus  commemorate  thy  death. 
Till  thou  shalt  once  again  appear  : 
Meanwhile     remember,     gracious 

Lord, 
iUs  thy  unworthy  followers  here. 


(917.) 


70.* 


t.  205. 


HAPPY  race — of  witnesses. 

Whom  God's  Spirit  doth  ordain 
To  make   known — what  God  hath 
Ye  can  only  victory  gain  (done  ; 
By  thai  sacred  covenant-Wood, 
Which  the  fathers,  bold  in  God, 
Wrote  in  faith  on  every  door, 
That  the  slayer  might  pas*  o'er. 

2.  Israel's  seed, — from  slavery  freed, 
Eat  with  joy  their  Paschal  lamb; 

But  the  bride — of  Christ  who  died 
Her  from  bondage  to  redeem. 

Hath  another  passover; 

There  the  shadow,  substance  here  ; 

She  enjoys  the  flesh  and  blood 

Of  the  slaughtered  Lamb  of  God. 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


241 S 


3.  Here  we  now.  most  humbly  bow,  The  love  that  in  thy  bosom  glowrth 
Met  in  our  Redeemer's  name,      Is  herein  render' d  manifest. 

Who  for  us— died  on  the  cross,  ,2.  Thy  love  is  great,  beyond  all 
Bearing  our  reproach  and  shame:  measure 

'Fore  the  Father,  'fore  the  Son,        Thence  we  derive  eternal  good ; 

And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One,         Thou  grantest  us,  O  what  a  trea- 

With  the  countless  heavenly  host,  Thy  holy  body  and  thy  blood;  (sun-. 

And  the  assembly  of  the  just.         Lorj  jesus>  was  it  not  sufficient 

1.  Ere  we  taste — the  rich  repast,  That  thou  shouldst  die  for  our 
Which  he  offers  graciously,  offence, 

On  our  food, — his  flesh  and  blood,  But  out  of  love,  thou  every  patient 


Wouldst  heal,  and  make  thy  resi- 
dence. 

3.  O  love  divine,  how  strong,  how 
ardent, 

More  strong  than  death;  our  life 
to  gain, 

The  incarnate  God,  thro'  love  most 
fervent, 

Was  as  a  lamb  for  sinners  slain : 

Love  urg'd  the  sovereign  great 
Creator, 

'Fore  whom  the  universe  doth 
shake, 


Feasting  in  the  sanctuary  ; 
Ere  the  sacrament  to  enjoy, 
We  with  awe  to  him  draw  nigh: 
We  in  love  and  fellowship 
This  communion  love-feast  keep. 

5.  Eat  and  rest — at  this  great  feast, 
Then  to  serve  him  freely  go, 

As  it  is — for  pilgrims  fit, 

As  disciples  ought  to  do  : 
We,  when  Jesus  we  shall  see 
Coming  in  his  majesty, 
Shall  the  marriage-supper  share, 
If  we  his  true  followers  are. 

6.  Then  will  be— of  ransom'd  souls  By  whom  all  things  subsist  in  na- 
An  innumerable  throng ;  ture,  (make. 

Lamb  once  slain— to  thee  pertain  Once    in  the    earth    his    grave  U> 
Thanks  and  praise,  will  be    their  (919.)  772.  T.  690 

Hallelujah  will  they  cry,     (song:  THAT   doleful    night    before    hjs 
Sinking  in  sweet  harmony,  death 

'Midst  all  trials  we  o'ercame  The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 

Only  by  thy  blood,  O  Lamb.         z..Did  alm09t  with  his  latest  breath 
(918.)      771.*    T.  594  or  184.1      This  solemn  feast  ordain  :  (m«t, 
JEStJS,  how  great  was  thy  desire  To  keeP  thy  feast»  Lord>  are   we 
Once  more  to  eat  the  Paschal  lamb       And  to  remember  thee  ; 
With  thv  dear  flock  !  O  what  love's  HeJP  each  P00r  sinner  t0  repeat. 
fire"  For  me  he  died,  for  me. 

Did  here  thy    sorrowing  soul   in-  2.  Thy  sufferings,  Lord,each  sacred 

flame !  sign 

Each  precious  word  thy  kindness1      To  our  remembrance  brings; 

showeth,  jWe  feed  upon  thy  love  divine. 

Thereby  we  are  divinely  blest  ;  Forget  all  earthly  things 


,'4« 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


O  tune  our  voice*,  and  inflame 
Our  hearts  with  love  to  thee  ; 

That    each    may    gratefully     pro-: 

The  Saviour  died  for  rue.  (claim. 

J.  Hart. J 

(920.)  773.  p.  166. 

JESUS,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 
Show  forth  thy  death  and   praise' 

thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eatj 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb  : 
In  memory  of  our  dying  Lord 
The  church  on  earth,  till  time  shall 
Meets  at  his  table  to  record  (end, 
The  love  of  her  departed  Friend. 

(921.)  774.  t.  9. 

SUFFERING  Saviour,  Lamb  of 

How  hast  thou  been  used  !  (God, 
With  God's  sin-avenging  rod 

Soul  and  body  bruised  ! 
2.    We,  for  whom  thou  once  wast 
slain, 

We,  whose  sins  did  pierce  thee, 
Now  commemorate  thy  pain, 

And  implore  thy  mercy. 
*.   What  can  we  poor  sinners  do, 

When  temptations  seize  us  1 
Nought  have  we  to  look  unto, 

But  the  blood  of  Jesus. 
4.   Pardon  all  our  sins,  O  Lord  ; 

All  our  weakness  pity  : 
Guide  us  safely  by  thy  word 

To  the  heavenly  city. 
).   O  sustain  us  on  the  road 

Thro'  tbis  desert  dreary  ; 
Feed  ua  with  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

When  we're  faint  and  weary. 
ti.  Bid  us  call  to  mind  thy  cross, 

Our  hard  hearts  to  soften  ; 
Often,  Saviour,  feast  us  thus. 

For  we  need  it  often.         J.  riart. 


(922.)      775.*    t.  581  or  88. 

TO  avert  from  men  God's  wrath 
Jesus  sufTer'd  in  our  shad  ; 

By  an  ignominious  death 
He  a  full  atonement  made: 

And  by  his  most  precious  blood 
Brought  us  sinners  nigh  to  God. 

2.  That  we  never  should  forget 
This  great  love  on  us  bestow'd. 

He  gave  us  his  flesh  to  eat, 

And  to  drink  his  precious  blood  : 

All  who  sick  and  needy  are 
May  receive  in  him  a  share. 

3.  Hither  each  afflicted  soul 
May  repair,  tho'  fill'd  with  grief; 

To  the  sick,  not  to  the  whole, 
The  physician  brings  relief: 

Fear  not  therefore,  but  draw  nigh. 
Christ  will  all  your  wants  supply. 

4.  He  who  in  sejf-righteousness 
Fixes  any  hope  or  stay. 

Has  not  on  a  wedding-dress. 

And  with  shame  is  sent  away  : 
To  the  hungry,  weary  heart. 

He  will  food  and  rest  impart. 

5.  But  examine  first  your  case, 
Whether  you  be  in  the  faith  ; 

Do  you  mourn  for  pardoning  grace? 

Is  your  only  hope  his  death  J 
Then,howe'er  your  soul's  opprest. 

Come,  you  are  a  worthy  guest 

6.  He  who  Jesus'  mercy  knows, 
Is  from  wrath  and  envy  freed  ; 

Love  unto  our  neighbour  shows 
That  we  are  his  flock  indeed  : 

Thus  we  may  in  all  our  ways 
Show  forth  our  Redeemer's  praise. 
John  Hats. 

(92(1.)  770.-  t.9. 

TILL    the   hour  shall  come,  with 
By  the  church  desired,       (tears 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


247 


Wnen  our  Lord  again  appears. 
Now  from  sight  retired  : 

2.  He  hath  with  a  pledge  of  grace 
His  dear  flock  supplied, 

Whereby  we,  his  witness-race, 
Show  forth  that  he  died. 

3.  Tis  his  body  and  his  blood 
Which  the  soul  refreshes; 

Church  of  Christ,  this  highest  good 

Claims  thy  thanks  and  praises. 
i.   By  this  sacrament  we  are 

To  our  Lord  united  ; 
To  due  watchfulness  and  prayer, 

And  good  works  excited. 
5.    With  deep  reverence  we  draw 

Falling  down  before  thee;  (nigh, 
While  we  this  repast  enjoy. 

We  with  awe  adore  thee, 
fi.  Us  thy  congregation  own. 

Let  us  taste  thy  favour, 
And  by  faith  recline  like  John 

<  )n  thy  breast,  dear  Saviour. 

Layritz. 

!»27.)  777.*  t.  23. 

80TJL,  at  this  most  awful  season. 
Soar  above  thy  scanty  reason  ;  (est; 
To  the  light  approach,  where  clear- 
Duly  mind  what  dress  thou  wearest. 

2.  Jesus,  Lord  of  the  creation, 
Gives  thee  now  an  invitation; 
His  unbounded  love  revealing, 
He'll  take  up  in  thee  his  dwelling. 

3.  Heavenly  joy  and  holy  trembling 
I  feel  in  me,  past  dissembling; 
Since,  by  sharing  this  communion, 
I'm  with  God  in  closest  union. 

4.  Human  reason  i6  too  shallow 
In  this  mystery  thee  to  follow. 
How  thou  hast  unto  us  given 
Thvown  flesh,  the  bread  of  heaven: 


5.  How  the  blood  which  from  tin  t 
Is  in  wine  on  us  bestowed  :  (ilov\  v(\. 
O  the  mystery,  dec])  and   blessed, 
By  God's  Spirit  here  expressed  ! 

6.  Thy  communion's  celebration 
Bows  me  down  to  deep  prostration: 
May  I  never,  unprepared. 

To  my  condemnation  share  it. 

(928.)  77*.* 

COME,  approach  to  Jesus'  table. 
Taste  that  food  incomparable, 
Which  to  us  is  freely  given 
As  an  antepast  of  heaven. 

2.  Jesus'  bride,  his  congregation. 
Calls  to  mind  her  Saviour's  passion: 
With  his  body  she  is  nourish'd. 
With     his     blood     refresh'd    and 

cherish'd. 

3.  This  mysterious,  heavenly  blea- 

ring 
Is  all  thought  by  far  surpassing ; 
Deeply  bow'd  we  now  adore  thee, 
Soul  and  body  sink  before  thee. 

4.  Now  is  come  our  time  sabbatic  ; 
Lord,  we  feel  thy  power  emphatic  : 
Ah,  draw  near  to  us,  dear  Saviour, 
Let  us  taste  thy  grace  and  favour. 

z 

(929.)  77S 

MY  soul,  prepare  to  meet 
Thy  Saviour;  at  hi6  feet 

Fall  down  adoring  : 
'The  Lord  of  earth  and  skits 
I A  feast  for  thee  supplies. 

Past  thy  exploring. 
2.  How  vast  is  here  display'd. 
In  brightest  form  array 'd. 

His  love's  dimension  ! 
()  grace,  beyond  the  ken 
Of  angels  or  of  men. 

P:t<t  comprehension  ! 


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3.  Ab,  why  am  I  so  blest, 
That  such  a  heavenly  guest 

My  house  will  enter  7 
Dare  I,  thou  highest  good, 
To  taste  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

A  sinner,  venture  ! 

4.  Upon  thy  call  I'm  here  : 
I  venture  to  draw  near, 

For  thou  art  gracious  : 
I  on  thy  word  rely, 
Thou  wilt  my  soul  supply 

With  food  delicious. 

5.  Grant  me  but  this  firm  faith, 
That  with  thee  by  thy  death 

I  am  united  : 
To  cheer  and  make  me  whole, 
Thou  hast  my  sin-sick  soul 

Freely  invited. 

6.  Thy  body  slain  for  me. 
My  food,  my  foretaste*  be 

Of  heaven's  fruition  ; 
And  by  its  power  may  I, 
While  I  the  world  deny. 

Gain  there  admission. 

7.  Pervade,  thou  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  all-healing  blood, 

My  soul  and  senses; 
And  to  my  needy  heart 
Life,  peace,  and  health  impart ; 

Thus  heaven  commences. 

8.  Lord,  of  thy  wondrous  love 
That  brought  thee  from  above 

Thou  gav'st  this  token  : 
O  may  it  constantly 
Unite  my  heart  to  thee 

In  bonds  unbroken. 

9.  May  every  drop  of  blood 
In  me,  ()  Lord  my  God, 

Be  sanctified  : 
Oft  as  my  heart  doth  beat. 
May  I  his  praise  repeat, 

Who  for  me  died.    ,j.  ,j.  itambuoh. 


(932.)  7S0*         t.iMI 

JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory. 

Hear  thy  people's  fervent  prayer, 

Us  to  meet  thee  now  prepare  : 

We  with  awe  appear  before  thee. 

Longing  to  enjoy  thy  favour  ; 

In  this  consecrated  place 

We  approach  the  throne  of  grace 

Lord,  Lord  God, 

Thee  we  own  our  only  Saviour  i 

Blessed,  truly  blessed  they. 

Who  to  thee  have  found  the  wav . 

Who  of  thy  body  and  thy   blood 

ev'n  here  partakers  are, 
And  in  the  supper  of  the  Lamb  in 

heavenly   realms  above   shall 
(share. 

(934.)  781*  r.15 

AH,    come,    thou     most    beloved 

guest, 
My  joy  and  delectation. 
With  whose  indwelling  I  am  blest. 
Source  of  all  consolation. 

1 2.  O  keep  thy  banquet,  Lord,  with 
|  A  sinner  poor  and  needy,       (me. 

Since  thou  invit'st  me  graciously, 
"  Come,  all  things  now  are  ready." 

1 3.  I  open  heart  and  soul  to  thee, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  receive  thee  ; 

For  thee  I  long  most  ardently. 
|0  may  I  never  leave  thee. 

(935.)  782*         T.14»). 

WHERE  my  Redeemer's  blood 

And  sweat    the   earth  did  cover 
May  every  sinful  thought 

Be  now  interr'd  for  ever  : 
Lord  Jesus  grant  my  prayer. 

That  I  may  thine  abide. 
And  by  thy  holy  flesh 

And  blood  be  sanetitieo  / 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


J 1 9 


There  Jesus  saith.  that  I  am  his. 
And  my  Beloved's  mine. 

3.  "  Here,"  (saith  our  kind  redeem- 
ing Lord, 

And  shows  his  wounded  side,) 
"  Behold  the  spring  of  all  your  joys. 
That  open'd  when  I  died." 

4.  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly 
For  grace  so  vast  as  this  ?  (Kiiu 

He  hrings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes. 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss.     Watt* 

(939.)  786.  t.  14. 

TOGETHER  with  these  symbols 
Thy  blessed  self  impart;  (Lord. 

And  let  thy  holy  flesh  and  blood 
Feed  the  believing  heart. 

2.  Let  us  from  all  our  sins  be  wash'd 
In  thy  atoning  blood  ; 

And  let  thy  Spirit  be  the  seal 
That  we  are  born  of  God. 

3.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  Jesus' 
Prepare  us  for  this  feast ;     (love 

O  let  us  banquet  with  our  Lord. 
And  lean  upon  his  breast. 

(940.)  787.*         t.  141 

CHRIST,  thy  flock  doth  hunger 

For  thy  flesh,  our  food, 
Thirsts  with  ardent  longing 

For  thy  precious  blood, 
Which  thou  hast  bequeathed. 

As  thy  testament, 
To  thy  congregation 

In  the  sacrament. 

(93.8.)  785. 

LORD,how  divine  thy  comforts  are;!  CWstto  meet  thy  people" 
How  heavenly  is  the  place,  Them  to  cheer  and  feed  : 

Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast  |  o  preserve  the  enjoyment 
Of  his  redeeming  grace.  Of  tny  bi00(j  anj  death 

2.There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God,!  To  thy  congregation, 

And  heavenly  glories  shine  :  While  we  live  by  faith.     /,,:,  i 


7*3.*  t.  4. 

0  GLORIFIED  Head, 

Since  mortals  may  tread 

The  holiest  of  all*,  (seat  fall ; 
And  deepiy  abas' d  'fore  the  mercv- 

2.  Admit  us,  we  pray, 

On  this  solemn  day, 

To  thee  to  draw  nigh,  (enjoy. 
Ami  thy   holy  body  and  blood  to 

(937.)  T84.  t.  14. 

WHEN   we  before  our  Saviour's 
face 

Appear  with  contrite  hearts, 
He  soothes  our  griefs,and  pardoning 

To  every  one  imparts.       (grace 

2.  When  we  commemorate  his  love, 
He  saith,  u  For  you  I  died  : 

Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
And  view  my  wounded  side  : — 

3.  M  These  are  the  wounds  I  bore 

for  you. 

The  tokens  of  my  pain  ; 
By  which  I  for  your  guilty  soul 

Eternal  life  did  gain. 
I.   We  on  his  sacred  body  feast, 

As  given  a  sacrifice  ; 
Thirsting  we  drink  his  sacred  blood, 

That  precious  ransom-price. 
5.  Ah,  then  we  feel,  that  life  divine 

From  Jesus'  death  redounds. 
Eternal  blessings  from  his  cross, 

And  healing  from  his  wounds. 


T   ii    2.  Like  the  king  of  Salem, 

Thou  with  wine  and  bread 


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HOLY  COMMUNION. 


(941.)  788.  t.56.|(943.)  790.*  :   12. 

THEY  who  hunger  :||  rafter  Christ,  [0  CHURCH  of  Jesus,  now  draw 
arc  fed,  (led ;  near 

All  the  thirsty  :||:  to  life's  fountain  With  humble  joy  and  filial  fear  ; 
He  the  needy  doth  supply  According  to  his  testament 

With  good  things  abundantly  ;    |EnJ°y  the  holy  sacrament. 

From  his  fulness  :[]:  they  are  nour-i2.  Here  all  our  wants  are  well  sup- 


shed. 
'2.  Since  he  welcomes  :[| :  every  soul 

distress'd, 
^d  hath  promis'd  :|:  to  the  weary 
rest, 
At  his  call  we  now  draw  nigh  ; 
He  invites  each  graciously, 
Come,  poor  sinner,  :f|:  come  and 
share  my  feast. 


(942.) 


789. 


t.  151. 


plied. 

And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died  : 
May  we  abide  in  him  by  faith. 
And  cleave  to  him  in  life  and  death. 
3.  The  enjoyment  of  the  flesh  and 

blood 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Endows  our  souls  with  strength  and 

grace, 
To  love  and  serve  him  all  our  davs. 
*  z. 


THOSE  souls  are  truly  blessed 

Who  to  our  Saviour  cleave, 
Of  living  faith  possessed, 

And  in  his  name  believe  ; 
For  what  is  still  denied 

To  sight,  while  here  below, 
Fs  by  our  faith  enjoyed, 

And  makes  our  hearts  to  glow. 

2.  Faith  on  Christ's  declaration 
With  confidence  relies ; 

He  now  his  congregation 

With  heavenly  food  supplies; 

Would  we  as  branches  flourish 
In  Jesus,  the  true  vine, 

His  blood  our  souls  must  nourish, 
Else  they  would  droop  and  pine. 

3.  Draw  near  to  Jesus'  table, 
Ye  contrite  souls,  draw  near  ; 

The  hungry,  sick,  and  feeble 
Are  made  most  welcome  here  : 

Let  Jesus'  death  engraven 
Upon  your  hearts  remain  ; 

Thus  here,  and  there  in  heaven. 
Eternal  life  von  gain.  y. 


791. 


T.  99. 


1(944.) 

I  ACT  full  of  godlike  majesty  ! 
10  Love's  abyss,  I'm  lost  in  thee  ! 
JO  mystery,  all  our  thoughts  sur- 
passing ! 
Now  all  our  wants  are  well  supplied, 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died, 
As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing. 
Gregor. 

(945.)  792.  t.  186. 

GREAT  the  feast,  to  which  thou, 

Lord,  hast  bidden 
Such  a  worthless  guest  as  me  ; 
'Tis  an  awful  mystery,  deep  and 
'Tis  a  heavenly  legacy  :      (hidden, 
Contrite  souls,  howe'er  by  sin   in- 
fected, (jected ; 
Are  made  welcome,  not  one  is  re- 
Else  this  grace  to  sinful  me 
Never  could  extended  be. 
2.  Thou  thy  table  spreadest  for  the 

needy, 
!  Who  may  feast  and  take  their  fill ; 


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Thou  to  grant  thy  heavenly  gifts  When  thou  shalt  in  thy   ki 

art  ready,  come, 

And  thy  goodness  to  reveal:  Jesus,  rememher  me. 

Soul  and  body  in  this  rich  fruition  J.  M       . 

(Jain  from  thee,  the  Bread  oi  life,  (947,)  795.*  T.  22. 

nutrition  ; 

And  we  as  thy  flesh  and  bone,         O  THAT  in  Jesus' church,his  bride. 

Lord,  with  thee  are  render'd  one.     Sin  might  henceforth  be  mortified. 

_  f     Since  she  with  him  is  rendered  one. 

;**W-)  <<>'>>■'  T.  IIJ.  Flesh  of  his  flesh,  bone  of  his  bone. 

BREAD  of  life,  :||:  2.  0  may  our  souls  and  bodies  be 

Christ  by  whom  alone  we  live;  Henceforth  from  sin's  dominion  free; 
Bread  that  came  to  us  from  heaven,  May  we,  long  as  on  earth  we  live, 
My  poor  soul  can  never  thrive,  To  him,  the  Vine,  as  branches 
I'nless  thou  appease  its  craving:  cleave. 

Lord,  I  hunger  only  after  thee,        2.  O  were  we  freed   from  strange 
Feed  thou  me.  :}:  z.  desire. 

rg^  T    14    And  from  depraved  nature's  nr«  : 

As  dead  to  all  corruption  base, 
ACCORDING    to    thy     gracious  As  formerly  to  righteousness. 

In  meek  humility,  (word,  4>  Lord,  by  the  power  of  thy  death 

This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord.         Renew  in  us  a  living  faith  : 
I  will  remember  thee.  Whate'er  is  carnal,  quite  eras*. 

2.  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake,     And  sanctify  us  by  thy  grace. 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be  ;  5.  q  church,  rejoice,  though  trern- 

Thy  testamental  cup  I  take,  blingly  (thee  ; 

And  thus  remember  thee.  The  Lord's'  death  now  pervadeth 

3.  Gethsemane  can  I  forget!  O  may  his  sacred  body  cure, 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see,  And  make  our  souls  and  bodies  pure. 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat,  z 

And  not  remember  thee  1  ("943.)  796;  T.  26. 

4.  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  AH>  who  are  we>  thou  God  of  love> 
And  rest  on  Calvary,  (eyes,  That  we  should   heafi  tW   grace 

O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice  !  abounding, 

I  must  remember  thee  :—  The  solemn  invitation  SOUnding, 

5.  Remember  thee,and  all  thy  pains.  "  Prepare    for    the    Lamb's    feast 
And  all  thy  love  to  me  ;  above." 

Ye^'niJeabreath,apuUeremainS'  2-  Prostrate  before  the  mercv-seat, 
W  ill  I  remember  thee.  Wc  sinners  lic  with  holy  trembling. 

6.  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  TheElders' blissful  choir  resembling 

dumb.  Who  cast  their  crowns  before  thy 

And  mind  and  memory  flee,  feet. 


252 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


3.  Hero  more  than  Tabor's  glories 

shine  ; 
Heart-captivating  meditation  ! 
Ev'n  here  thou  feed'st  thy  congre-, 

gation 
With  heavenly  manna,  food  divine. 

4.  Here  it  is  good  for  us  to  be  ; 
Our  souls  imbibe,  while  here  we: 

tarry, 
The  breezes  of  the  sanctuary, 
The  atmosphere  of  Calvary. 

5.  Rise,  and  your  pilgrim-path  pur-j 
Revived  by  this  rich  fruition  ;   (sue,! 
Soon  shall  the  beatific  vision, 
The  Lamb  in  glory,meet  your  view. i 

(949.)  797.*  t.  97.^ 

THE  breath  which  can  the  deadj 

bones  raise, 
And  to  Christ's  members  life  con-i 

veys, 
Pervadeth    thee,   thou    church    ofi 

God; 
And  Jesus'  sanctifying  blood 
Is   now  imparted  to  each   thirsty 

soul : 
It  cheers  the  mourners,  makes  the 

wounded  whole. 
2.  O  church  of  God,  lift  up   thy 

heart, 
The  Vine  its  power  doth  impart:' 
Take,  drink  the  blood  so  freely  spilt 
For  thine  and  every  sinner's  guilt ; 
Take,  drink  the  blood,  the  blood  so- 

freely  spilt  (ner's  guilt. j 

For  mine,  for  thine,  and  every  sin- 

Z. 


Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him 

Whose  death  was  thy  desert. 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  wounded  heart. 
Watte. 


799. 


t.  160 


798. 


(951.) 

MY  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  forth  a  double  flood ; 

I3y  water  we  are  purified, 
And  pardon'd  by  his  blood  : 


t.  582. 


(952.) 

YE  followers  of  the  slaughter'^ 
Lamb,  (God ; 

Draw  near,  and  take   the  cup  of 

Approach  unto  the  healing  stream 

And  drink  of  the  atoning  blood  ; 

That  blood  for  our  redemption  spilt . 

Assuring  us  of  purchas'd  grace ; 

That  blood  which  takes  away  all 
guilt,  (peace. 

And    speaketh   to   the   conscience 

(953.)  800.*        T.146. 

LORD  Jesus,  may  the  blood 

Thou  shed'st  for  our  salvation. 
Which  is  our  highest  good, 

Refresh  this  congregation. 
When  in  the  sacrament 

We  drink  of  it  in  faith, 
And  by  this  testament 

Show  forth  thy  bitter  death,    y. 

(954.)  801.*         t.  149. 

O  WHAT  happiness  divine, 
Wrhat  a  lot  most  precious. 

Confidently  to  recline 
On  the  breast  of  Jesus, 

Where  who  will — takes  his  fill. 
And  yet  longs  for  ever 
For  more  grace  and  favour. 

2.  Jesus  cometh  to  fulfil 
All  thy  heart  desireth, 

Doth  himself  to  thee  reveal. 
Thee  with  love  inspireth : 

His  blood  spilt — all  thy  guilt 
Will  erase  for  ever, 
And  thy  sins  will  cover. 

Louisa  r.  Havn. 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


253 


966.)  802.  ¥.184.1 

SEE  from    the    rock    the    waters 
bursting:  (mand, 

In  copious  streams  at  God's  com- 
His  people  to  refresh,  when  thirst- 
ing, (land  : 
With  drought  parch'd  in  a  barren 
Thus  plenteous  flow'd  on  Calvary's 
mountain  (wounds : ' 
The  blood  from  Jesus'  healing 
Here  is  for  sin  an  open  fountain, 
Here  everlasting  life  abounds. 

(956.  803.  t.97. 

JESUS,  thou  source  of  life,  impart 
Thy  blood  unto  my  thirsting  heart ; 
Panting  I  seek  that  fountain-head. 
Whence  waters  so  olivine  proceed  : 
Still  near  this  living  stream  may  I 
abide,  (tied. 

By  which  my  needy   soul  is  satis- 
Doddridge. 

>7.)  804.  x.  124. 

MAY    the  stream  from  thee,  the 

Gracious  Jesus,  (Rock, 

Richly  bless  thy  thirsting  flock 

And  refresh  us ; 
Tis  the  source  of  power,  of  life, 

And  salvation, 

To  thy  congregation. 

(958.)  v<>5.*  T.79. 

THE   precious,  all-atoning  blood 
Is  to  this  hour,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
An  ocean  of  free  grace  : 
All  those  who  venture  to  draw  nigh 
To  thee, can  witness  bear  with  joy, 
They  ne'er  go  empty  from  thy  face. 
Anna  Dober. 

:».)  806.*  t.  23. 

FLOCK  of  Christ,  with  exultation 
View  the  well-spring  of  salvation  : 


Drink  and  live — with  an  emotion 
Of  unfeigned  heart's  devotion. 
2.  May  to  Jesus,  while  we're  living, 
From  our  works  redound  thanks- 
giving, 
And  our  lowly,  meek  behaviour 
Clearly  show  we  love  our  Saviour. 
Louisa  \    i  [;  j  i  . 

(966.)        807.    r.581  >r83, 

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. 

2.  Not  the  labour  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  : 

jThou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3.  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring. 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  gr;.c*  . 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, — 

|  Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

•  4.  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown. 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne; 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

(961.)        808* 

JE8U8  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 
I'm  his  sheep,  and  know  his  voice  ; 
He'a  a  Shepherd  kind  and  gracious, 
And  his  pastures  are  delicioai  ; 
Constant  love  to  me  he  show*. 
Yea.  my  worthies*  name  lie  knows. 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


2.  Trusting  his  mild  staff  always, 
I  go  in  and  out  in  peace ; 

He  will  feed  me  with  the  treasure 
Of  his  grace  in  richest  measure ; 
When  athirst  to  him  I  cry. 
Living  water  he'll  supply. 

3.  should  not  T  for  gladness  leap, 
Led  hy  Jesus  as  his  sheep  ; 

For  when  these  West  days  are  over 
To  the  arms  of  my  dear  Saviour 
I  shall  he  convey 'd  to  rest  : 
Amen,  yea,  my  lot  is  blest. 

Louisa  v.  Hayn. 

(962.)  809.*  t.  83. 

MORE    than   shepherd's  faithful- 
ness 
To  his  flock  our  Saviour  showeth ; 
From  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
He  the  choicest  gifts  bestoweth  : 
As  his  sheep  by  him  we're  own'd, 
Since  his  blood  for  us  aton'd. 
2.  They  who  feel  their  want  and 

need, 
Thirsting  for  his  great  salvation,    j 
On  the  richest  pastures  feed, 
With  true  joy  and  delectation; 
Till  they  shall,  when  perfected, 
With  celestial  joys  be  fed. 

Gregor.  I 

(963.  i      810.     r. 582  or  595. 

M  V  Shepherd  is  the  Lamb. 

The  living  Lord,  win)  died  ; 
With  all  that's  truly   good  I  am 

Most   plenteouslv  supplied  : 
11.    ,  ichly  feeds  my  soul 

With  manna  from  above, 
And  leads  me  where  tlio  rivers  roll 

Of  everlasting  love. 
5> -Mv  table  lie  doth  spread 

With  Choicest  tare,  and  I 
Befcotd  the  Lamb,  the  living  bread 
fctad  eat  rno*t  joyfully  : 


He  makes  my  cup  run  o'er, 

Anointeth  me  with  oil ; 
I  shall  enjoy  for  evermore 

The  merits  of  his  toil. 
3.  When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease. 

And  love  prevail  alone, 
I  then  shall  see  him  face  to  face, 

And  know  as  I  am  known  : 
Then  I  my  Shepherd's  care 

Shall  praise,  and  him  adore, 
And  in  hisFather's  house  shall  share 

True  bliss  for  evermore. 

Beaumont 


(965.) 


811. 


t.  11. 


COULD  we  sinners  fully  tell, 
How  our  hearts  with  rapture  sweli, 
Gladly  then  we  would  declare 
Ev'n  to  angels  what  we  share. 

2.  But  since  words  the  happinesu 
Which  we  feel  can  ne'er  express 
We  adoring  'fore  him  lie, 

And  what  he  bestows  enjoy. 

3.  Angels  sing  before  his  throne. 
While  we  at  his  feet  sink  down  : 
Gracious  Jesus,  Man  and  God, 
What  hast  thou  on  us  bestowM. 

S.  Msj 


S1L> 


T.  11 


(967.) 

JESUS,  who  to  save  hast  power. 
And  who  livest  evermore 
For  thy  flock  lo  intercede, 
Helping  us  in  time  of  need  : — 

2.  Thou,  who  a  divine  repast 
For  the  poor  prepared  hast. 
Giving  thy  own  flesh  and   blood 
Ai  the  needy  sinner's  food  ; — 

3.  Let  thy  power  divine,  we  pra\ . 
Be  our  strength  and  only  stay. 
Till  ue  drop  this  mortal  vest. 
And  the  spirit  goes  to  rsst.  /, 


HOLV  COMMUNIO> 

(968    I  81-  T.  22.  2-  May  we  so  captivated  be. 

LORD'    what  amazing  love  and|  .  ****  red«e?»nS  la^J 

„  ]  As  to  be  wean  d  from  earthly  thing*, 

How  doth'it  our   poor  souls  abase., .. And  fix  our  thoughts  above  ; 
To  eat  thy  flesh  and  drink  thy  blood, 


May  all  that's  carnal  be  subdu'rf, 

And  mortified  in  us, 
That  we  may  glory  in  thy  name. 

And  count  all  else  but  loss. 

A.  Schindi'M-, 

(972.)         816.*    t.  96  or  90. 

SINCE  Jesus'  body  I  have  ate. 
And  drank  the  blood  he  shed  for 
me, 

0  may  I  never  him  forget  : 

1  know  he  will  remember  me  ; 
And  I  shall,  when  this  life  is  o'er, 
Live  in  his  presence  evermore. 

Pfefferfcorn. 

(973.)         817/  r-88. 

CHRIST,  how  are  thy  people 
bless'd 

With  thee  as  their  Head  united: 
Tho'  of  thee  by  faith   possess'd. 

Still  we,  by  thy  love  excited, 


To  feed  on  more  than  angels' food. 

2.  Thy  sacred  body  thou  didst  give 
For  u>,  th;it  we  thereby  might  live ; 
No  pledge  of  love  could  be  so  great : 
Never  may  we  thy  love  forget. 

3.  Thy  precious  blood,  for  sinners 

split,  (guilt; 

Cleanses  our  hearts,  removes  our 
The  debt  is  paid  which  we  incurr'd, 
And  we're  to  happiness  restor'd. 

4.  Thy  Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave, 
So  that  we  rightly  may  conceive, 
Whit  thou  for  all  believers  hn-t 
Prepared  in  this  bless'd  repast. 

Bf.  Lutlier. 

814,*  T.  186, 

PRAISE   be   iriven   to  Christ,  our 

soul's  beloved. 
By  us  sinners  ;  what  are  we  ! 

Feeble  human  creatures.tar  removed  Tears  of  ardent  longing  shed. 
From  angelic  purity  :  (bids  HB,  Till  our  bliss  is  perfected. 

Yet  when  he  to  his  rich  banquet: 
Where  he  with  his  sacred  body  \'eed^  ,  974.  |  8  1 s.  T.  595 

And  we  drink  his  blood  one.  shed,  COME,  O  my  soul    and  sum 
We  ire  richly  comforted.  H  TT  Ho"  Jc8US  *■" *****  '  , 

Louisai1   li'ivn    How  Jesus  gave  himself    to  thee. 
(»71.)  8ft.-.  ■    :.9I».       T'„.,nu.an,ll,v,„,  Bread. 

x  2.    roi  food  he  givei  his  flesh; 

THOU,  who  art   present    with  thy        He  bids  u>  drink  his  blood  : 

According  to  thy  word,  (church.  Amazing  favour,  matchless  grace 
When  to  enjoy  thy  flesh  and  blood       Of  our  incarnate  God  ! 

We  meet  with  one  accord  ;  :L   ThU  lloly  |m,ul  aml  wine 

O  grant  us  to  show  forth  thy  death       Confirtna  us  in  the  faith. 

I  ntil  thou  shalt  appear;  ln  lovo  an(i  unioM  Wlth  our  tjOF<j 

And  may  it  in  our  walk  be  seen,  An(i  we  show  torth  \us  jeatn. 

That  we  thy  follower*  are.  Watui 


356 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


(975.)  819.*  t.  14. 

NO  words  can  ever  fully  tell 
What  blessings  Christ  bestows 

On  us,  when  we  on  Calvary  dwell, 
And  weep  beneath  his  cross. 

2.  He  who  unto  his  flesh  and  blood 
Can  ne'er  himself  deny, 

•Saith  unto  us,  "  Take  courage  good, 
Your  brother,  lo.  am  I." 

3.  His  loving  heart  we  open  see, 
Replete  with  tenderness; 

He  as  his  blood-bought  property 
Doth  even  us  confess. 

4.  We  are  forgiv'n  and  reconcil'd, 
Our  happiness  renew'd,      (fill'd 

Our  hearts  with  deep   abasement 
And  with  his  blood  bedew'd. 

5.  From  all  anxiety  and  dread, 
Which  else  our  souls  oppress'd, 

Thanks  be  to  him,  we  now  are  freed, 
For  he  hath  given  us  rest. 

(487.)  820.*  t.  22. 

THE  enjoyment  of  Christ's  flesh 
and  blood,  (good, 

Which  is   on    earth    our    highest 
His  members  closely  should  unite, 
And  them  to  mutual  love  excite. 
"2-Love  he  most  strongly  did  enforce, 
lust  ere  he  finished  his  course  ; 
For  love  most  fervently  he  pray'd, 
The  night  in  which  he  was  betray 'd.^ 
3.  O  that  we  all  could  quite  fulfil 
Our  Saviour's  testament  and  will;! 
To  love  each  other  we  desire  ; 
Come,  sacred  Love,  our  hearts  in- 
spire. 


4.  We  join  together  heart  and  hand, 
To  walk  towards  the  promised  land; 
For  his  appearance  may  with  care 
Each  member  day  and  night  pre- 
pare. 

6.  Till  we  the  Lord  our  righteous- 
ness 

Shall  see  in  glory  face  to  face, 

The  bond  of  peace  may  we  main- 
tain, (main. 

And  one  with  him,  our  Lord,  re- 
L.  v.  llayn. 

(076.)  821.*  t.  26. 

THOU  Lamb  once  slain,  thy  flesh 

and  blood, 
Which  thou  didst  sacrifice  for  us 
Upon  the  altar  of  the  cross, 
Are  to  our  souls  celestial  food. 
This  makes  us  all  with  one  accord 
To  love  each  other  fervently  ; 
Yea,  to  be  wholly  one  with  thee, 
And   all  that  love  thee,    gracious 

Lord.  Oregor. 

(077.)  822.*  t.  22. 

HAPPY,    thrice    happy     hour    oi 

grace  ! 
I've    seen    by  faith  my   Saviour's 

face ; 
He  did  himself  to  me  impart, 
And   made  a   covenant    with    my 

heart. 
2.  Ah,  might  in  my  behaviour  shine 
The  power  of  Jesus'  love  divine, 
His  conflict  and  his  victory, 
His  seeking  and  his  finding  me. 


257 


\x\vni. 


HYMNS   FOR    DIFFERENT   AGES   AND 
STATIONS  IN  LIFE. 


A. 

823. 


p.z 


,.> 


(979.; 

THOUGH  but  a  little  child  I  am, 

Vet   I   may   praise  the  slaughter'd 

Lamb  : 
He  lovcth  children  tenderly. 
He  also  loveth  sinful  me- 

2.  Yes,  gracious  Saviour.  I  believe 
Thou  wilt  a  little  child  receive  ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  them  formerly, 
And  say,  "Let children  come  to  me.'' 

3.  Lord  Jesus,  unto  me  impart 
An  humble,  meek,  and  docile  heart; 
O  cleanse  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 

4.  Save  me  from  liking  what  is  ill, 
Feach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will ; 
Each   day    prepare    mt>  thro'  thy 

grace, 
To  meet  thee,  and  behold  thy  face. 

J.  Cennick. 

(980.)  824.  t.  14. 

THOUGH  Christ  was  God  and  all 
things  made, 

Himself  he  humbled  thus; 
That  he,  a  servant  in  our  stead, 

Might  minister  to  us. 

2.  Our  Saviour  was  a  lovely  child, 
His  parents'  chief  delight, 

In  his  behaviour  meek  and  mild, 
And  always  acted   right. 

3.  A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our  Lord 
Himself  to  children  pave, 

That  they  to  him  might  joy  afford, 
And  never  misbehave. 

4.  A  child  true  happiness  may  find. 
And  hurnhlv  ought  to  pray  : 

'  19 


**  Lord  Jesus,  make  my   heart  in' 
To  love  and  to  obey.  (clin'd 

5.  "I'm  often   stubborn,  vain,  and 
wild, 
Self-will'd  and  hard  in  heart ; 
O  Lord,  to  me  thy  chaste,  thy  mild. 
Thy  holy  mind  impart." 

J.  Hwertner. 


(981.) 


825, 


r.  14. 


0  WHAT  a  wretched  heart  have  I. 
How  full  of  sin  and  shame. 

How  obstinate  continually, 
How  day  by  day  to  blame  ! 

2.  Lord,  look  on  me  'midst  all  my 

faults ; 
And  when  thou  seest  my   guilt. 
My     wicked     words    and     foolish 

thoughts, 
Think  why  thy   blood  was  spilt- 

3.  In  that  most  precious  river  cleans 
And  wash  my  sins  away, 

My  selfishness,  and  each  offence 
Which  I  have  done  to-day. 

4.  When  thou,  dear  Jesus,  was:  <. 

child, 
Thou  hadst  no  sin   like  me  ; 
No  wicked  words  thy  lips  detfl'd. 
No  faults  appear'd  in  thee. 

5.  Thou  wast  more  spotless  than  a 

dove. 
More  harmless  than  a  lamb. 
Obedient,  humble,  full  of  love, 
And  never  once  to  blame. 

6.  But  I  am  proud,  and  headstn  ag 
Oft  sadly  misbehave;  (too. 

1  am  not  meek  like  thee,  and  Urn  ; 

Me,  Lord,  in  mercy  sai ' 


258 


CHILDREN. 


7.  O  might  I  but  resemble  thee. 
That  every  one  might  know 

I  love  the  Saviour,  and  will  be 
His  follower  here  below. 

8.  Imprint  thine  image  on  my  heart, 
Bestow  thy  Holy  Ghost, 

And  an  obedient  mind  impart; 
Then  I  shall  not  be  lost. 

J.  Cennick. 


826. 


t.  14. 


(982.) 

O  LORD,  forgive  a  sinful  child, 
Whose  heart  is  all  unclean ; 

How  bad  am  I,  and  how  defil'd, 
How  prone  to  every  sin, 

2.  O  change  my  vile  and  stubborn 

heart, 
Like  thee  O  make  me  pure ; 
To  me  thy  love  divine  impart. 
Keep  me  from  sin  secure. 

3.  Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy, 
No  more  I  would  obey  ; 

Thy  Spirit  shall  my  teacher  be, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  way. 

4.  O  may  I  never  speak  a  word 
But  what  I  truly  mean, 

Nor  lie  to  thee,  most  gracious  Lord. 
By  whom  each  thought  is  seen. 

5.  I'll  make  thy  wondrous,  dying 
Dear  Lord,  my  daily  song ;  (love, 

And  joys,like  theirs  who  sing  above, 
Shall  tune  my  infant  tongue. 

827.  t.  14. 

NOW     that    my    journey's    just 

My  course  so  little  trod,  (begun, 
I'll  stay,  before  I  further  run, 

And  #ive  myself  to  Ood. 
2,   And,  lest  I  should  be  ever  led 

ThroBgh  sinful  paths  astray, 
I  would  begin  at  once  to  tread 

In  wisdom's  pleasant  way. 


3.  What   sorrows   may   my  step* 
I  cannot  now  foretell ;     (attend. 

But  if  the  Lord  will  be  my  friend, 
I  know  that  all  is  well. 

4.  And,  Lord,  whatever  grief  or  ill 
For  me  may  be  in  store, 

Make  me  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  I  would  ask  no  more. 

5.  Attend  me  through  my  youthful 
Whatever  be  my  lot;  (way. 

And    when    I'm    feeble,  old,  and 

O  Lord,  forsake  me  not.    (grey, 

Jane  Taylor. 


828. 


t.  14- 


YOUNG   children  once   to  Jesus 
His  blessing  to  entreat :   (came, 

And  I  may  humbly  do  the  same 
Before  his  mercy-seat. 

2.  For  when  their  feeble  hands  were 

spread, 
And  bent  each  infant  knee, 
*;  Forbid   them   not,"  the   Saviour 
And  so  he  says  to  me.         (said, 

3.  Though  now  he  is  not  here  below 
But  on  his  heavenly  hill, 

To  him  may  little  children  go, 
And  seek  a  blessing  still. 

4.  Well-pleas'd  those  little  ones  to 
The  dear  Redeemer  smil'd  ;  (see, 

Oh,  then,  he  will  not  frown  on  me, 
A  poor  unworthy  child. 

5.  If  babes  so  many  years  ago 
His  tender  pity  drew, 

He  will  not  surely  let  me  go 
Without  a  blessing  too. 

6.  Then, while  his  favour  to  implore, 
My  little  hands  are  spread. 

Do  thou  thy  sacred    blessing  pour, 
Dear  Jesus,  on  my  head. 

Jane  Taylor 


CHILDREN. 


259 


T.  14. 

rHERE    is   a   path  that   leads  to 

All  others  go  astray  ;       (God — 

Narrow,  but  pleasant,  is  the   road, 

And  Christians  love  the  way. 

2.  It  leads  straight  thro'  this  world 

of  sin. 

An  :  »'d  ; 

But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein, 

Will  gel  to  heaven  at  last. 
3   flow  shall  an  infant-pilgrim  dare 

This  dangerous  path  to  tread  ? 
For  on  the  way  is  many  a  snare 
For  youthful  travellers  spread : — 

4.  While  the    broad    road,   where 

thousands  go. 
Lies  near,  and  opens  fair  ; 
And  many  turn  aside,  I  know, 
To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

5.  But  lest  my  feeble  step6  should 
Or  wander  from  the  way,  (slide, 

Lord,  condescend  to  be  my   guide, 

And  I  shall  never  stray, 
f}.   Then,  I  may  go  without  alarm, 

And  trust  his  word  of  old  ; — 
-  The  lambs  he'll   gather  with  his 

And  lead  them  to  the  fold."  (arm, 
7. Thus  I  may  safely  venture  through 

Beneath  my  Shepherd's  care; 
And  keep  the  gate  of  heaven  in  view, 

Till  I  shall  enter  the 

Taylor. 

t.  22. 

LORD.  I  have  passed  another  day. 
And  dome  to  thank  thee  for  thy  care: 
Forgive  my  faults  in  work  and  play. 
And  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

2,  Thy  favour  gives  me  daily  bread. 
And  friends    who    all    my    want- 
supply  . 


And  safely  now  I  rest  my  head. 
Preserv'd  and  guarded  by  thine  eye. 
|3.  Look  down  in  pity,  and  forgive 
Whate'er  I've  said  or  done  amiss  ; 
And  help  me  every  day  I  live. 
To  serve  thee  better  than  on  this. 
4.  Now  whiie  I  speak,  be  pleased  to 

take 
A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  <  are  ; 
And  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake. 
To  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

Mrs.  Gilbert. 


831, 


_ 


JESUS,  that  condescending  King. 
Is  pleas'd  to  hear  when  children 

sing  ; 
And  while  our  feeble  voices  rise. 
Will  not  the  humble  prayer  despise. 

2.  Then  keep  us,  Lord,  from  every 

sin 
Which  we  can  see  and  feel  within  ; 
And  what  we  neither  feel  nor  see 
Forgive,  for  all  is  known  to  thee. 

3.  Wc  own  there's  nothing  good  in 

us. 
To  tempt  thee  to  befriend  us  thus  : 
We  cannot  think  a  single  thought, 
Nor  even  thank  thee,  as  wc  ought. 

4.  Yet,  Lord,  we   humbly  venture 

nigh. 
Because  thou  earnest  down  to  die  : 
And  this  is  all  the  plea  we  make. 
M0  save  us  tor  thy  mercy's  sake." 
Jane  Taylor 

(988.)  832.  T.'ll 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  thee, 
iThou  shalt  my  example  be  ; 

When  thou  wast  a  little  child. 

Thou  wast  gentle,  meek,  and  mild. 
It.  Due  obedience  thou  didst  lb.011  , 

O  make  me  obedient  too: 


MO  CHILDREN 

Thou  wast  merciful  and  kind  ; 
Grant  me,  Lord,  thy  loving  mind. 

3.  Let  me  above  all  fulfil 
God  my  heavenly  Father's  will, 
Never  his  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  his  glory  live. 

4.  Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb, 
In  thy  hands  secure  I  am  ; 
Fix  thy  temple  in  my  heart, 
Never  from  thy  child  depart. 

5.  Teach  me  to  show  forth  thy  praise 
Love  and  serve  thee  all  my  days ; 
0  might  all  around  me  see 
Christ,  the  holy  child,  in  me. 


7.  If  thou  wilt  have  me  longer  stay* 
In  years  and  stature  grow  ; 

Help  me  to  serve  thee  night  a  mi  day . 
While  I  am  here  below. 

8.  Then,  after  walking  in  thy  ways, 
And  serving  thee  in  love. 

Receive  me  to  thyself  in   peace. 
To  sing  thy  praise  above.  / 

(986.)  834.  t.  II. 

OUT  of  love  and  boundless  grace. 
Thou  hast  brought  us  to  a  place. 
Jesus,  where  we  oft  may  hear 
Of  the  sufferings  thou  didst  bear 


.984.) 


sm* 


2.  Be  our  Shepherd  every  day. 


T.  14.  (That  we  little  lambs  ne'er  stray  : 

Whensoe'er  we  hear  thy  voice. 

To  obey  may  we  rejoice. 

1 3.  Thanks  to  thee  for  all   the   cwn 

j That's  bestow* d  upon  us  here  ; 

;May  we  evermore  to  thee 
2.    1  hou,  gracious  Saviour,  for  my  „    J  ,  ,  "  .. 

\\T     <     ]       m       u:i  i  ♦    u      ,         i  ror  thy  goodness  grateful  be. 
Wast  pleas  d  a  child  to  be,  (^rood  i  J  n  g  ... 


I  AM  a  little  child,  you  see. 
My  strength  is  little  too. 

But  yet  I  fain  would  saved  be  ; 
Lord,  teach  me  what  to  do. 


And  thou  didst  shed   thy    precious 

Upon  the  cross  for  me.       (Mood 
1.  Come  then,  and  take  this  heart 

Come  take  me  as  [  am,  (of  mine, 
I  know  that  [  by  right  am  thine 

Thou   loving,  gracious  Lamb. 
i.    how  at  thy  feet  O  may  I  bow, 

Be  thine,  my  Saviour,  still  ; 
In  nothing  bad  myself  allow, 

Nor  ever  show  self-will. 

.>.   Preserve  my  little  heart  secure 
From  every  hurt  and  stain 


(086.) 


s:)5.  t.  '1-1. 

THOU  Guardian  of  thy  lambs,  be- 
lls little  ones  of  thv  dear  fold  ;  (hold 

:Take  us  into  thy  special  care, 
Secure  our  souls  from  every  snare. 

1 2.    Let  nothing  in  our   minds  haw 

place, 
But  what  is  sanctified  by  grace  : 
Thy  love  sink  deep  into  each  heart, 

;  \nd  may  nought  else  have  any  part- 
3.  Set  on  our  breasts  thy  Spirits  seal,  . 


First  make  it,and  then  keep  it  pure,  |  Within  our  hearts  thyself  reveal 


And  shut  to  all  that's  vain. 

6.  If  early  thou  wilt  fake  me  hence 
O  that  no  harm  will   be  ; 

since  endless  bliss  will  thru  rom« 

mence, 
When  I  shall  livi    with  tu< -.-. 


And  our  poor  souls  securely    keep 
Among  thv  flock,  thv  chosen  slu u  ;>. 

.1.   W.-st. 

(987.)  886.  t.  I  1. 

LOVER  ot  little  children,  thee, 

0  Jesus,  we  adore  ; 


CHILDREN. 


261 


Our  kind  and  loving  Saviour  be. 

Both  now  and  evermore. 
2.   O  take  us  up  into  thy  arms. 

Then  we  are  truly  blest  ; 
Thy  new-born  babes  are  safe  from 
harms, 

While  leaning  on  thy  breast. 


7.   Let  the  sweet   work  of  prayer 
and  praise 

Employ  our  infant-breath  ; 
Thus  we're  prepared   for  length  of 

Or  fit  for  early  death.  (days. 

888.*  t.22. 

JESUS,     the     children's     dearest 


3.  Still  as  we  grow  in  years,in  grace  friend, 

And  wisdom  let  us  grow  ;  !  Who  dost  to  all   our  wants  attend, 

Thatdaily  more  we  thee  ma\  praise.  I  Thou  wast  a  child,  and  knowest 


More  of  thy  mercy  know. 

1.  Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  abide. 
But  ignorant  of  ill ; 

In  malice,  subtlety,  and  pride, 
We  would  be  children  still. 

(988.)  887.  t.  14. 

JESUS  the  Lord  our  Shepherd  is, 
And  did  our  souls  redeem  ; 

Our  present  and  eternal  bliss 
Are  both  secured  in  him. 

2.  His  mercy  every  sinner  claims  ; 
For  all  his  flock  he  cares 

The  sheep  he  gently  leads,the  lambs 

He  in  his  bosom  bears. 
:\.   If  unto  us  our  friends  are  gooo!, 

'Twas  lie  their  hearts  inclin'd  ; 
He  bids  our  fathers  give  us  food, 

And  make9  our  mothers  kind. 

4.  Then  let  us  thank  him  for  his 
He  will  not  disapprove    (grace  ; 

Our  meanest  sacrifice  of  praise 
For  his  unbounded  love. 

5.  When    children    honour   Jesus 

thus, 

And  their  thanksgiving  raise, 
Out  of  the  mouths  <>1  babefl  like  us. 

His  wisdom  perfects  praise. 
ti.   To  thee,  almighty  God,  to  thee 

Ourselves  we  now  resign  ; 
'Twill   please  us  to   look  back  and 

We  were  in  childhood  thine,  (see 


well 
How  we,  thy  helpless  children,  feel. 

2.  Grant  unto  us  continually 
The  blessings  of  thy  infancy  ; 
Let  us,  thro'  each  succeeding  year. 
The  merits  of  thy  childhood  share. 

3.  Thee,  gracious  Lord,   we   now 

implore 
To  manifest  thyself  still  more. 
And  thus  to  teach  us  by  degrees 
To  live  a  life  of  happiness. 
4. May  we  thy  mind  still  better  know, 
Daily  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow. 
And  learn  all  that  whereby  we  may 
Adorn  thy  doctrine  every  way. 

5.  O  may  we  ever  feel  thee  near, 
And  be  employ'd  in  praise  &  prayer. 
May  we  in  thy  bless'd  fellowship 
Wake,  do  our  daily  work,and  sleep. 

6.  Thus  will  our  infant  tongues  re- 

cord 
Thy  birth  k  passion,  gracious  Lord. 
That  thou,  who  diedst  in  our  stead. 
Art  God,  by  whom  all  things  were 

made.  z. 

(990.)  839.*  t.22. 

EMBRACE  us  in  thy  tender  way. 
Dear  Lord, and  bless  us  all,  we  pray. 
As  thou  on  earth  didst  formerly. 
\\  hen  children  once  were  brought 
to  the* 


•J«2 


CHILDREN. 


2.  We  are  baptiz'd  into  thy  death, 
And  call'd  to  praise  thee  with  each 

breath  ; 
Thou  bought'st  us  with  thy  blood 

divine  : 

0  take  and  keep  us  ever  thine. 

3. Thy  youth  unspotted,full  of  grace. 
Teach  us  all  virtue  and  all  praise  ; 
Thou  art  our  pattern,  grant  that  we 
In  all  things  may  resemble  thee. 

4.  From  year  to  year,  while  we  in- 

crease 
In  stature,  may  we  grow  in  grace  ; 
In  learning  and  obedience  too 
May  we  thy  blessed  path  pursue. 

5.  By  day  and  night  our  steps  direct, 
And  soul   and  body,  Lord,  protect 
From  every  thing  that  grieveth  thee, 
Or  unto  us  might  hurtful  be. 
fi.  Impart  to  us  that  needful  good, 
A  heart  besprinkled  with  thy  blood, 
Wholly  devoted  unto  thee, 
For  thy  soul's  bitter  agony. 
7.  That  grace  upon  us  all  bestow, 
Thee  more  &  more  by  faith  to  know; 
We  then  the  glories  of  thy  name 
In  grateful  accents  shall  proclaim. 

(992.)  840.  t.  22. 

1  LOVE  the  Lord  who  died  for  me, 
I  love  his  grace  divine  and  free  ; 
I  love  the  scriptures,  there   I   read. 
Christ   loved  me,  and  for  me  bled. 

2.  I  love  his  tears  &  sufferings  great, 
I  love  his  precious  bloody  sweat, 

I  love  his  blood  ;  were  that  not  spilt, 
I  could   not    have  been  freed  from 
guilt. 

3.  I  love  to  hear  that  he  was  slain, 
I    love  his  every  grief  and    pain, 

I  love  to  meditate-  by  faith 
L'pon  his  meritorious  death. 


4.  I  love  Mount  Calvary,  where  his 

love 
Stronger  than  death  itself  did  prove: 
I  love  to  walk  his  dolorous  way. 
I  love  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay. 

5.  I  love  his  people  and  their  ways. 
I  love  with  them  to  pray  and  praise; 
I  love  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

I  love  the  Spirit  he  sent  down. 

6.  I  love  to  think  the  time  will  come, 
WThen  I  shall  be  with  him  at  home. 
And  praise  him  in  eternity  : 
Then  shall  my   love  completed  be. 


(993.) 


841. 


t.  22 


I  WILL  a  little  pilgrim  be, 
Resolv'd  alone  to  follow  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  who  now  art 
I  gone 

Up  to  thy  everlasting  throne. 

2.  I  will  my  heart  to  thee  resign. 
Thine  only  be,  O  be  thou  mine  : 
The  world  I  leave  and  foolish  play 
To  happiness  to  find  the  way. 

3.  My  lips  shall  be  employ *d  to  bless 
The  Lord  who  is  my  righteousness; 
My  pleasure,  only  to  pursue 
His  steps,  and  his  blest  will  to  do. 

4.  So  long  I'll  pray  below  to  live. 
Till  I  my  pardon  seal'd  receive; 
1  then,  when  Jesus  calls,  shall  die. 
Or  rather  live  eternally. 

.i.  Cennick. 


842 


t.  14. 


(994.) 

JESUS,  to  thee  our  souls  we  raise. 
And  lor  a  blessing  look  ; 

May  we,  assisted  by  thy  grace. 
With  pleasure  learn  our  book. 

2.  Give  us  an  humble,  active  mind. 
From  sloth  and  follv  free  ; 


CHILDREN. 


263 


VJive  us  a  cheerful  heart,  inclin'd 
To  useful  industry. 

3.  A  faithful  memory  bestow, 
With  solid  learning'!  store  ; 

\nd    still,   ()    Lord,   as    more    we 
know. 
Let  us  obey  thee  more. 

4.  Let  us  things  excellent  discern, 
Hold  fast  what  we  approve  ; 

But  more  than  all  delight  to  learn 
The  lessons  of  thv  love. 


3.  We  praise   thy  name,  that   we 

were  brought 
To  this  delightful  place, 
Where  we    are  wisdom's    lessons 

taught, 
The  children  of  thy  grace. 

4.  O  may  our  friends,  thy  servants 
Meet  all  our  souls  above  ;  (here. 

And  they  and  we  in  heaven  appear. 
The  children  of  thv  love. 


843. 


t.  14. 


(995.) 

STILL   may  we  keep  the  aim  in 
mind, 

For  which  we  hither  came, 
In  search  of  useful  learning  join'd, 

As  followers  of  the  Lamb. 
*2.  Daily  to  Jesus  we'll  look  up, 

As  soon  as  we  awake, 
And  for  his  constant  blessing  hope 

In  all  we  undertake. 
J.   His  meritorious  industry, 

His  toil,  and  labour  great, 
Shall  our  support  and  pattern  be ; 

Him  we  will  imitate. 
4.  If  he  his  grace  on  us  confer, 

We  then  shall  learn  apace, 
Live  to  his  glory,  and  declare 

Our  heavenly  Father's  praise. 


845. 


t.  159 


(90S,) 

HOW  heart-affecting  Christ  to  see. 
Some  days  before  he  bled, 

Go  to  Jerusalem  willingly 
To  suffer  in  our  siead  : 

When   he  approach'd,  the    multi- 
tude (strew 'd 

Their  garments  spread  and  branches 
Crying  Hosanna  to  his  praise, 
With  joy  and  thankfulness. 

2.  'Twas  then  the  children   join'd 
the  rest, 
And  hail'd  him  with  a  song ; 

With  one   accord    his    name  con- 
Amidst  the  joyful  throng:  (fess'd 

With  them  may  we  unite  our  lays. 

And,  tho'  in  feeble  accents,  raise 
Our  Hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb. 
WTho  died  us  to  redeem. 

J.  Onniok 


844. 


t.  14. 


(996.) 

O    JESUS,  Lord  of    heaven    and 
earth. 

How  sweet  thy  mercies  are  ; 
How  rich  to  those  of  lowly  birth, 

The  children  of  thy  care. 
2.  Thou  art  our  Shepherd,  glorious 
God  ; 

Thy  little  flock  behold, 
And  guide  us  by  the  staff  and  rod. 

The  children  of  thy  fold. 


840. 


t.  14 


•  WHEN  Jesus  into  Salem  rode. 

The  children  sang  around  ; 
I  For   joy   they   pluck'd    the    palms 
and  strew'd 

Theii  garments  on  the  ground. 
2.   Hosanna,  our  glad  voices  raise 

Hosanna  to  oar  King  : 
Should    we    forget    our    Saviour'  l 
praise,  (sing 

The    stones    themselves    won1 


2*4 


CHILDREN. 


3.   For  we  have  learn 'd  to  love  his 
name  ; 
That  name  divinely  sweet, 
May  every  pulse  through   life  pro- 
claim, 
And  our  last  breath  repeat. 

J.  Montgomery 

847.  t.  11. 

GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live  ; 
Children's    prayers    he    deigns    to 

hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear, 

2.  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 
Christ    our    Prophet,    Priest,  and 

King; 

Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3.  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Be  this  day  a  Pentecost : 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire 
1.  Glory  in  the  highest  be 

To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 
For  the  word,  that  "  God  is  love." 
J.  Montgomery. 

(1000.)         848.  t.  39. 

LORD  Jesus,  we  bless  thee  that 

thou  wast  a  child,  (reconcil'd  : 
And  hast  us  thereby  unto  God 
We  thank  thee  for  suffering  and 

dying  in  pain,  (again. 

For  thy  being  buried  and    rising 
Z.    We  thank  thee,  that  thou  wilt 

the  children  permit 
To  oftcr  their  praises  and  songs  at 

thy  feet;  (petitions  to  hear, 
That  thou.  Lord,  dost  deign  their 
And  always  to  help  them  and  save 

them  art  near. 


3.  Thou  wilt   be  our  Saviour,  Re" 

deemer,  and  Friend, 
Grant  we  may  abide  in  thy  love  to 

the  end  : 
O  render  us  truly  obedient  to  thee, 
That  we  thy  dear  children  for  ever 

may  be.  .j.  Cennick 

(1001.)         849.  t.39. 

WHEREIN    is   for  children  true 

bliss  to  be  found  7  — 
When  by  Jesus  Christ  as  his  sheep 

they  are  own'd  ; 
In    him    they   find    pasture    while 

here  they  remain,        (obtain. 
And    joys   everlasting    in    heaven 

2.  We  sing  and  we  hear,  how  our 

Maker  came  down 
To  earth,  and  for  us  left  his  heaven- 
ly throne,  (poor  child. 
Assuming  our    nature,   became   a 
And  us  by   his  sufferings  to  God 
reconcil'd. 

3.  ()  mystery  of  godliness,  wonder 

of  grace  I  (and  praise  : 

May  we  without  ceasing  adore  him 
May  all  of  us  know  what  a  Saviour 

we  have,  (him  believe. 

Yea,  love    him    sincerely,  and  in 

4.  We  now  with  the  angels  unite 

to  declare  (did  bear  : 

The  praises  of  him  who  our  sorrows 
With  hearts  and  with  voices  exalt- 
ing the  Lamb,        (to  redeem. 
Who  died  on  the  cross  our  poor  souls 
J.  Cennick 

(997.)  850  t.590. 

0   THOU,  before  wbose   Father's 
face 

The  children's  angels  stand. 
Grant    me,    a    belpless    child,  the 

That  thy  angelic  band     (grace, 


CHILDKE\. 


266 


St.i\    watch    my    ways,  and    guard 
my  bed. 
And  minister  to  me. 
Till  I  in  death  shall  bow  my  head. 
And  iro  to  live  with  thee. 

.1.  cvnuiek. 


851. 


1.14 


L003. 

HAPPY  the  children  who  betimes 
Have  learn'd  to  know  the  Lord, 

Who  thro'  his  grace  escape  the 
Forbidden  in  his  word,    (crimes 

2.  Who  early,  by  a  living  faith. 
Have  deep  foundation  laid 

In  Jesus'  meritorious  death  : 
Such  need  not  be  afraid. 

3.  Should  they  be  early  hence  re- 

movM, 
He  will  their  souls  receive ; 
For  they  who  Jesus  here  have  Iov'd 
With  him  shall  ever  live. 

J.  OennidL 

{ 1004.)         852.  t.  14. 

HAPPY  the  children  who  are  gone 
To  Jesus  Christ  in  peace. 

Who    stand    around    his    glorious 
throne, 
Clad  in  his  righteousness. 

2.  The  Saviour,  whom  they   lov'd 

when  here, 
Hath  wip'd  their  tears  away  ; 
They   never    more  can    grieve,  or 
Or  sin,  or  go  astray.  (fear, 

3.  In  ceaseless  happiness  they  view 
Our  Saviour's  smiling  face; 

That  face  once  marr'd.  in  which  be- 
Mi'ii  saw  no  comeliness.       (low 

4.  Methinks  I  hear  them  joyful  sing, 
(Ten  thousands  do  the  same.) 

'Salvation  to  the  immortal  King, 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb.'' 


5.  O  thai  I  ina\  so  favour'd  be. 

With  them  above  to  join  : 
O  that,  like  them,  I  Christ  may  se»  . 

And  he  be  ever  mine. 
;6.   Grant   me   hut   this,  thou   great 
High-priest  ; 

And  when  I'm  here  no  more. 
Convey  me  home  to  endless  rest. 

Where  thou  art  gone  before. 


J.  <  Vrmir-k 


(1005.,.         853.  T.587. 

THE  child  sweetly  rests, 
Whom  nothing  molests. 
Received     in     mercy     among    the 
Lamb's  guests. 

2.  He  ne'er  shall  weep  more, 
His  sighing  is  o'er, 

\His  travels  and  dangers;  he's  now 
safe  on  shore. 

3.  His  body  is  dead, 
The  grave  is  his  bed, 

•But  soon  he  shall   wake,  and  with 
joy  lift  his  head. 

4.  The  spirit  is  flown 

In  peace  to  God's  throne, 
To   praise  God  our   Saviour,  and 
know  as  he's  known. 

5.  He  sings  now  above, 
Made  perfect  in  love, 

And    never,    O    never,  he    thence 
shall  remove. 

6.  He  rests  now  in  peace, 
Beholds  the  Lord's  face, 

Thrice  happy,  so  early  to  finish  hi* 
race. 

7.  For  that  blessed  day 
\\ '»  earnestly  pray  ; 

Lord    Jesus,    come    quickly,   and 
make  no  delay. 

unieiL 


YOUTH. 


(1006.)  854.         t.  586. '(1013.)  856.         t.  590. 

MOST  holy  Lord,  mankind's  Cre-  H0  W  shall  a  young  man  cieanse 

his  way  ' 


ator, 
Who,  to  redeem  us  by  thy  death, 
Assumedst  feeble  human  nature, 
We  call  on  thee  in  humble  faith  : 
O  hear  our  fervent  supplication, 
Let  all  our  children  thy  salvation, 
Thy  tender  love  and  care, 
In  largest  measure  share  ; 


By  following  close  his  word 
Who  once  on  earth  a  young  man 

Jesus,  our  God  and  Lord  :    (was. 
His  word  is  spirit  and  is  power  : 

True  life  doth  flow  from  him  ; 
Our  food  his  sacred  flesh,  our  drink 

His  blood,  that  healing  stream. 
2.  We  now  no  longer  need  remain 

Fast  bound  in  chains  of  sin  : 
Whoe'er  believes,  is  free  indeed, 

And  by  his  word  made  clean  : 

164.  Since  Jesus  on  the  accursed  cross 

The  power  of  sin  did  quell, 
BELOVED  youths,  if  'tis  your  aim  ,,.,        K  .,  ,.   H       '     , 

rP    ,     ,-,    Jr,u  •    '  a     •  When  sin  assails,  to  him  we  look. 

1  o  be  like  Christ  your  feaviour, 


For  thine  they  are.  j.  Swertner 


(1007.) 


B. 

855.* 


T. 


And  to  extol  his  saving  name 
In  word  and  in  behaviour  ; 

With  an  obedient  mind 

Be  to  his  will  resign'd, 

He  by  his  blood  will  wash  you  clean. 

And  free  you  from  the  power  of  sin. 

2.  O  may  it  be  our  heart's  delight, 
Amidst  his  flock  with  pleasure 


And  thus  the  foe  repel. 
3.  Ye  chosen  people  of  the  Lord, 

In  whom  his  power  we  trace, 
If  in  obedience  to  his  word  (grace  ; 

You're  render'd   clean    through 
His  dying  love  be  yet  impress'd 

More  clearly  on  each  heart, 
And  whether  you're  at  work  or  rest. 

To  love  him  be  your  part. 


To  obey  him,  walk  as  in  his  sight, 

And  serve  him  in  our  measure  :i 4- Ye purchas'dsouls,Christ's happy 

For  every  thing  that's  good  Be  to  his  wil1  resign'd,      (flock. 

And  just,  flows  from  his  blood  ;      And  gladly  offer  up  to  him 

An  humble,  chaste,  and  holy  heart,       Your  body,  soul,  and  mind  : 

He,  and  he  only  can  impart.  Oh,  if  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God, 

0   rj,.  iii-  l         Who  died  us  to  redeem,  (stand  * 

3.  1  he    meek,     obedient, 

mind, 

Faithful  in  every  station, 

To  wisdom's  peaceful  path  inclin'd, 


But   call,  who  can  his  call  with- 
W7ho  would  not  follow  him  ? 


Win.  llorno, 


And  cheerful  resignation, 
The  blessed  fruit  will  prove 
<  )f  tbat  unfeigned  love 
To   Christ,   which   is   produe'd   by 

faith 
Jn  him  and  his  atoning  death. 

( fregor. 


857.  t.  14. 

and     Saviour     doth 


(1021.) 

OUR    Lord 
Attend 

In  mercy  to  our  prayer, 
And  will  us  graciously  defend 
From  sin  and  every  snare. 


YOUTH. 


2.  For,  all  who  wait  upon  the  Lord,( 
And  seek  for  peace  and  rest 

In  him,  according  to  his  word. 
Shall  be  consol'd  and  blest. 

3.  The  mighty  from  their  seats  th< 

Lord 
Puts  down,  the  hungry  fills, 
\nd    to    the    weak  doth   strength 

afford  ; 
He  quickens  and  he  kills. 

4.  Thus  Mary  could  with  cheerful 

voice 

To  all  around  declare, 
44  In  God  my  Saviour  I  rejoice  ; 

For  he  hath  heard  my  prayer." 
.i.    We're  poor   and   needy  ;  ne'er- 

His  Spirit  teacheth  us      (thelcss 
To  look  with  all  our  sinfulness 

In  faith  to  Jesus'  cross. 

6.  When  simply  we  obey  his  voice. 
And  to  our  Lord  appeal, 

In  God  our  Saviour  we  rejoice, 
Since  pardoning  grace  we  feci. 

7.  Jesus,  in  thee  may  we  abide, 
Grant  us  thy   heavenly  peace  ; 

Preserve     us     from    self-will     and 
pride, 
The  bane  of  happiness. 

8.  Meekness  and  true  humility 
Unto  us  all  impart  ; 

Yea,  by  thy  merits  sanctify 
And  render  pure  each  heart. 

J.  Bwertnqr. 

(1031.)        858.  T.T'.t. 

THE  Bridegroom  of  our  souls  we 

prai 
To  him  our  grateful  soiuis  we  raise. 
That,  freed  from  this  world's  thrall. 
His  purpose  is,  that  sanctified 
Throughout,  we  may  in  him  abide. 
And  yield  with  joy  to  him  our  all. 


2.  Would  we  for  those  things  only 
care, 

Which  are  the  Lord's,  O  let  us  bear 
In  mind  the  promise  giv'n  :  (they 
"  Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for 
Shall  live  with  me  in  endless  day, 
A  nd  shall  behold  my  face  in  heav'n.'" 

3.  The  purity  our  God  requires, 
Prompts  us  to  shun  all  vain  desires. 
And  every  subtle  wile, 
By  which  the  world  the  soul  en- 
snares, 

Or  which  the  tempter's  art  prepares. 
The  weak  and  careless  to  beguile. 

4.  May  happy  Mary's  better  part 
Be  the  fix'd  choice  of  every  heart. 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  dwell ; 

| To  ponder  there  upon  his  love. 
And  in  that  meditation  prove 
Joy,  heavenly,  great,  unspeakable. 

5.  Let  us  stand  ready,  let  each  light. 
Trimm'd  carefully,  burn  clear  and 

bright, 
Each  lamp  be  well  supplied  : 
May  we  by  faith  so  walk  below. 
That  all  the  friends  of  Christ  may 

know 
We  live  to  Him  who  for  us  died. 


859. 


t. 159. 


LIKE  Mary  at  her  Saviour's  feet. 

We  hear  his  word  with  joy, 
Nor  would  we  change  our  bumble 
For  Martha's  hard  employ  ;  (seat 
Xow  too.  like  Mary,  when  she  shed 
The  precious  ointment  on  his  head. 
Sweet  fall  our  tears  from  grateful 

eves. 

While  prayers  like  incense  rise. 

2.  Still   may  we   hear  that  healing 
voice 
Speak  to  our  inmost  heart  j 


268 


PARENTS. 


The  one  thing  needful  be  our  choice 

Be  ours  that  better  part ; 
Then  of  our  works  of  faith  and  love, 
Be  this  memorial  writ  above. 
While  others    boast  their  fancied 
good, 
•  She  hath  done  what  she  could." 
J.  Montgomery. 

1082.)  860.  t.  56. 

WE,  O  Jesus,  :||:  claim  thy  special 

care, 
Lord,   preserve   us   :||:  from    each 

hurtful  snare  ; 
May  our  hearts  and  senses  be 

Fix'd,  in  true  simplicity,     (bear. 
On  the  sufferings :  || :  thou  for  us  didst 

2.  Us  deliver  :|| :  from  the  world  and 

sin, 

Let  thy  Spirit  :||:  rule  alone  within  ; 
Every  vain  desire  control, 
And  in  spirit,  body,  soul, 

Sanctify  us  :  || :  by  thy  grace  divine. 

3.  In  temptation  :||:  may  we  firmly 

stand,  (mand : 

Ever  watchful, :  || :  as  thou  dost  cora- 

Without  thee  we  nought  can  do; 

Strengthen  and  support  us  too 
In  all  trials  :  f] :  by  thy  mighty  hand. 
1.    Fix  thy  temple,  :||:  Saviour,  in 

each  breast ; 
Undisturbed  :|:  be  our  peace  &  rest; 

Let  us  on  thy  merits  feed, 

In  the  path  of  grace  proceed, 
Be,  in  union :  || :  with  thee,  ever  blest. 

(1033.)         861.*         t.  585. 

JOIN  to  render  thanks  and  praises 
To  your  faithful   covenant-God, 

For  the  undeserved  mercies 
Freely  BpOfl  you  bestowM  ! 

Salem's  daughters,  :||: 
In  your  happy  lot  rejoice. 


2.  He  the  Mighty,  he  the  Holy, 
From  their  seats  puts  down  the 

proud, 
While  he  lifts  on  high  the  lowly, 
Fills  the  hungry  soul  with  good  ; 

He  regardeth  :||: 
His  handmaiden's  low  estate. 

3.  He  his  mercy  doth  remember. 
This  all  they  who  fear  him  prove : 

Are  we  not  of  that  bless'd  number 
Who  are  objects  of  his  love  ! 

Hallelujah,:  || : 
He  for  us  great  things  hath  done. 


862. 


t.  14 


SINCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear 
To  grace  a  marriage-feast, 

O  Lord  !  we  ask  thy  presence  here: 
Be  thou  our  glorious  guest. 

2.  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 
Who  now  have  plighted  hands; 

Their  union  with  thy  favour  crown, 
And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3.  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 
That  they  with  Christian  care, 

May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

4.  On  every  soul  assembled  here, 
O  make  thy  face  to  shine  : 

Thy  goodness  most  our  hearts  can 

It'  thou  but  own  us  thine,  (cheer, 

Berridgo. 


(1037.)         863. 


T.159. 


TO    thee    our    vows    with    sweet 
accord. 

Head  of  thy  church,  we  pay: 
We  and  our  house  will  serve  thee, 

Thy  word  we  will  obey  :   (Lord, 


PARENTS. 


ififl 


Grant    us    and    all    our   children 
grace,  (praise. 

In  word  and  deed    thy    name    to 
Yea,  in  each  family,  thy  will 
And  purpose  to  fulfil. 

(1043.)         864.  t.  22. 

O  LORD,  who  number'st  all  our 

days, 
Who  guardest  us  in  all  our  ways, 
In  whom  we  live,  and  move,  and 

are,  (est  prayer  ; — 

Who  know'st  our  wants,  and  hear- 

2.  Endow  all  parents  with  thy  love. 
And  give  them  wisdom  from  above 
To  educate  each  child  for  thee, 
As  thy  redeemed   property. 

3.  Grant  us  and  all  our  children 

grace, 
So  here  on  earth  to  run  our  race. 
That  we  in  heaven  may  meet,  and 

sing 
Eternal  praise  to  thee,  our  King. 
J.  Swortnor. 

(1044.)      865.     t.  581  or  83. 
PARENTS,  weigh  before  the  Lord 

The  importance  of  your  state  ; 
Learn  from  his  most  holy  Word 

Your  whole  walk  to  regulate, 
That  each  to  his  family 
May  a  blessed  pattern  be. 

2.  All  our  children  are  his  own, 
He  hath  bought  them  with  his 

blood. 
Unto  him  their  souls  are  known, 

Full  of  sin  and  void  of  good  : 
Yet  he  saith  most  graciously, 

M  Suffer  them  to  come  to  me." 

3.  'Tis  by  you  they  should  be  led 
In  the  narrow  way  to  bliss  ; 

Grace  is  not  inherited 
As  a  worldlv  fortune  is; 


'Tis  free  mercy,  we  must  own. 
And  the  gift  of  God  alone. 

4.  In  this  vain  and  wretched  world 
Children  are  expos'd  and  tried  : 

Many  are  to  ruin  hurl'd, 

Few  in  Jesus  Christ  abide  ; 
And  no  human  prudence  can 
Save  the  soul  of  fallen  man. 

5.  Here's  a  task,  may  parents  think. 
Far  beyond  the  reach  of  art : 

But  let  not  your  courage  sink, 
Grace  and  wisdom  he'll   impart. 

Your  sincere  endeavours  bless. 

Heal  your  prayers,  and  grant  suc- 

eess. 
1 6.  Hear,  O  Lord,  a  parent's  prayer. 
Let  my  tears  prevail  'fore  thee  : 

How  should  I  in  heaven  appear. 
If  my  child  were  not  with  me  \ 

Therefore  thou  my  steps  direct. 

Lest  my  duty  I  neglect. 

7.  In  thy  grace  my  children  keep. 
That  when  once,  on  that    great 
day, 
Thou  shalt  come  to  seek  thy  sheep. 

I  may  gladly  to  thee  say, 
"  Here  am  I,  thro'  mercy  free. 
And  each  child  thou  gavest  me." 
C.  J    La  TtoNv 

866.  t.  79. 

I  AND  my   house  will  serve    the 

Lord  : 
But  first  obedient  to  his  word 

I  must  myself  appear  :  (show. 
By  actions,  words,  and  temper 
That  I  my  heavenly  Master  know. 
And  serve  him  with  a  heart  sincere. 
2.  I  must  the  fair  example  set : 
From  those  that  on  my  pleasure 
wait 

The  stumbling-block  remote  : 
Their  duty  by  my  life  explain. 


270 


TFE  AGED. 


And  still  in  till  m\  words  maintain 
The  gentle  dignity  of  love. 

3.  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appeas'd  and  reconcil'd, 

A  follower  of  my  God  ; 
A  saint  indeed  I  long  to  be, 
And  lend  my  faithful  family 
Onward  in  the  celestial  road. 

4.  Lord, if  thou  didst  the  wish  infuse, 
A  vessel  fitted  For  thy  use 

Into  thy  hands  receive  : 
Work  in  me  both  to  will  and  do, 
And  show  them,  how  believers  true, 
How  humbly  real  Christians  live. 
C.  Weriey,  Cad.) 

(1045.)         807.  t.  10(5. 

OUR  children,  gracious  Lord  and 

God,  (mend ; 

With    fervour    we    to    thee    com- 
Thou  hast  redeem'd  them   by  thy 

blood  ; 
Thy  blessing  on  them  all  descend  : 
Kind  Shepherd,    take    each    little 

lamb 
Into  thy  faithful  arms  of  love  ; 
Cause  them   to  know  thy  saving 

name, 
And  thy  redeeming  grace  to  prove. 
2.  On  us,  their   parents,  grace  be-' 

stow,  (ncss, 

That  we,  with  care  and  faithful- 
May   lead  them  thee,  our  Lord,  to 

know, 
To  obey  tby  word, and  seek  thy  face: 
Teach  us  the  duties  of  our  state, 
To  love  each  other  heartily. 
Our  children  so  to  educate     (thee. 
Thai    they    may    love   and    follow 
J.  Sweri nil-. 

(1046.)        808.  r.83. 

IN  this  world,  so  full  of  snares. 
Take  our  children  in  thy  keeping  : 


Hear  the  parents'  sighs  and  praj  efs, 
When  lor  them  before  thee  we»*p- 
Mercy  for  our  children  we.  (ing  ; 
Gracious  Lord,  implore  of  thee. 

B.  I-.. 

(1047.)         869.  T.586. 

O  MAKE  each  family  a  temple, 
A  consecrated  house  to  thee  : 
May  we  by  word  and  by  example 
To  all  around  us  patterns  be  :  (in«j 
To  every  husband  grant  that  bless- 
To  lift  up  holy  hands  unceasing ; 
And  to  the  wives  give  grace, 
Array'd  in  lowliness. 
Thy  name  to  praise. 


(1051. 


D. 

870. 


x.  107 


WHO  for  Israel's  consolation 
Here  like  Simeon  humbly  wait, 
Shall  behold  the  Lord's  salvation  ; 
Then  their  joy  will  be  complete  : 
May  we  follow  his  example. 
Trusting  in  God's  promises, 
WTait  for  Jesus,  in  his  temple, 
Daily  offer  prayer  and  praise. 

B.  Lu  Trobe. 

(1055.)  871.  T.  185. 

WE  with  joy  confess,  beloved  Sa- 
viour, 

Thee,  the  widow's  special  Friend  ; 

We  are  objects  of  thy  love  and 
favour, 

Thou  on  us  tby  life  didst  spend  : 

Thou  with  more  than  husband's 
love  dost  lead  us. 

Thy  all-bounteous  hand  doth  daily 
feed  us. 

All  our  wants  thou  dost  supply  ; 

Thus  our  cruse  is  never  dry. 


NEW   YEAR. 

Z.   Thou  hast  promis'd  for  ourcon- 

solation, 
That  we  shall  not  come  behind 
in  the  gifts,  which  to  thy  congre- 
gation 
Thou  dispensest,  of  each  kind  : 
May  we,  to  thy  service  dedicated. 
An. I    to    thee,    like   Anna,   conse- 
crated, 
For  thy  blest  appearing  wait  ; 
'['hen  to  heaven  our  souls  translate. 
Char'.. --worth. 

(1060.  -Tl'  T.  108. 

'  MIDST  the  trials  we  experience, 
M  i\  we  not  give  way  to  fe 


jBut  possess  our  souls  in   patience' 
Passing  thro'  this  vale  of  tears  : 
Wean'd  thereby  from  things  terres- 
trial, 

Let  us  look  for  joys  celestial. 
Waiting  for  that  time,  when  ww 
From  all  sorrow  shall  be  free. 

2.   Meanwhile  God  the  Holy  Spirit 
Is  our  pledge  of  joys  to  come. 
Of  the  bliss  we  shall  inherit 
When  above  with  Christ  at  home 
Oh,  this  blessed  meditation 
Yields  us  solid  consolation, 
:That  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er. 
With  the  Lord  be  evermore. 


XXXIX.     HYM.NS   FOR  VARIOUS  OCCASIONS 


A.  The  New  Year. 

.  L061.)  873.*         t.  10. 

YEAR  after  year  commences. 
And,  as  our  life  advances. 
We,  strength  from  Christ  deriving. 
Each  year  by  faith  are  thriving. 
'J.   As  in  tempestuous  weather 
A  kind  and  tender  mother 
Her  babe  from  harm  protecteth. 
And  safely  home  conducteth  : — 

3.  So  shelters  Christ  our  Saviour 
His  children  by  his  favour, 

And  proves  in  each  temptation 
Their  refuge  and  salvation. 

4.  Lord,  grant  thy  benediction 
To  every  thought  and  action  ; 
On  youth  and  age  declining. 
Thou  Sun  of  grace,  be  shining. 

5.  O  keep  our  souls  and  senses 
Under  the  influences 


Of  thy  most  Holy  Spirit. 
Until  we  heaven  inherit. 
6.  O  God  of  our  salvation, 
Withhold  no  kind  donation 
From  us,  but  let  us  savour 
In  this  new  year  thy  favour. 

(1062.)         874.  t.  . 

WHILE  successive  years  are  wast- 
ing, 
Still  our  God  abides  the  same  ; 
All  his  words  are  everlasting, 
All  his  works  his  love  proclaim  : 

Men  and  angels,  :|: 
Sing  thrice  holy  to  his  name. 
1 2.   Out  of  love  he  man  created, 
And  ordain'd  him  God's  delight  . 
Nor  was  this  his  love  abated, 
I  When  man  lost  God's  image  bright; 

Then  compassion  :(|: 
'  Brought  redemption's  plan  to  light. 


t>72 


NKW  YEAR. 


3.  Here  is  love  divine  portrayed, 
80  that  man  the  lines  may  trace  ; 
See,  O  man,  God's  love  displayed 
In  thy  Saviour's  marred  face  : 

Wouldst  thou  praise  him,  :||: 
Be  thy  theme  redeeming  grace. 

4.  Bear  in  mind  how  Jesus  surfer'd. 
He,  the  righteous,  for  the  unjust  ; 
How  his  sinless  soul  he  offer'd 
Unto  God  for  sinful  dust ; 

Love  thus  triumph'd,  :j|: 
Mighty  now  to  save  the  lost. 

5.  Lo,  the  incarnate  God  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood  ; 
Now  all  enmity  is  ended, 

Man  is  reconciled  to  God  ; 

All  the  ruin  :|j: 
Of  bis  fall  is  now  made  good. 

6.  We  shall  see  our  Lord  returning, 
Then  the  sav'd  their  heads  shall 

raise ;  (mourning 

He   will  change    their    grief    and 
Into  notes  of  endless  praise  : 

As  Jehovah  :||: 
Every  tongue  will  him  confess. 

7.  Sing  with  glad  anticipation. 
Mortals  and  immortals,  sing, 
lesus  comes  with  full  salvation, 

Jesus  doth  his  glorv  bring; 

Hallelujah.  :l|: 
Lord  of  lords,  of  kings  the    King. 

875.  t.90.1 

LEADER   of   faithful    souls,  and 
Of  all  that  travel  to  the  sky,  (Guide 
Come,  and  with  us.  ev'n  us  abide, 
Who  would  on  thee  alone  rely  ; 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  stay, 
While  held  in  life's  uneven  way. 
2.   Strangers    and     pilgrims     here 
below.  (place ; 

This    earth    W€    Inow     16    not    our 


But    hasten    through   this  vale  of 

woe, — 
And,  restless  to  behold  thy  face, 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
Our  everlasting  home  above. 
3.    We've  no  abiding  city  here. 
But  seek  a  city  out  of  sight ; 
Thither  our  steady  course  we  steer, 
Aspiring  to  the  plains  of  light ; — 
Jerusalem,  the  saints'  abode, 
Whose  founder  is  the    living  God. 

LPatient  the  appointed  race  to  run. 
Phis  weary  world  we  cast  behind  ; 
From  strength  to  strength  we  travel 
The  new  Jerusalem  to  find  :  (on. 
Our  labour  this,  our  only  aim. 
To  find  the  new  Jerusalem. 

5.  Through  thee,  who  all  our  sins 

hast  borne, 
Freely  and  graciously  forgiv'n. 
With  songs  to  Zion  we  return, 
Contending  for  our  native  heaven  ; 
That  palace  of  our  glorious  King; 
We  find  it  nearer  while  we  sing. 

6.  Rais'd    by  the    breath  of    love 

divine,  (renew'd ; 

We  urge  our  way,  with  strength 
The  church  of  the  first-born  to  join. 
We  travel  to  the  mount  of  God  ; 
With  joy  upon  our  heads  arise. 
And  meet  our  Captain  in  the  skies. 
C.  WePl.-v 

T.  14 


fl068. 


876. 


AGAIN  another  fleeting  year 

Of  my  short  life  is  past  ; 
I  cannot  long  continue  here. 

And  this  may  be  my  last. 
2.  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again  ; 
A  rid  swift  my  passing  moment*  run. 

The  few  that  vet  remain. 


NEW  YEAH. 


273 


3.  ISow  a  new  scene  of  time  begins; 
Press  on,  my  soul,  to  heaven  ; 

Seek  pardon  of  thy  former  sins, 
By  Christ  it  will  be  giv'n. 

4.  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend  ; 

Unwearied  walk  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happv  end. 

La  Trobe. 

(1004.)         *::  t.  167. 

PAITHFUL  souls  their  Saviour's 
blessing 

Crave  on  each  succeeding  day, 
Asking,  "Are  we  onward  pressing] 

What  may  Jesus  have  to  say  1 
Are  the  ways  of  sin  unpleasant ! 

Do  we  hold  our  Saviour  fast  ? 
\re  we  more  like  him  at  present. 

Than  we  were  in  seasons  past !" 
*Z.  Great  defect*  are  <till  revealed  ; 

Short  we  fall  of  his  blest  aim  ; 
Then  the  conscious  soul  is  filled 

With    a    deep,  but    wholesome 
shame; 
Earnest  to  improve  the  morrow, 

We  our  yesterday  review. 
While  the  tear  of  godly  sorrow 

Saddens,  but  enlivens  too. 
3.  Jesus,  for  thy  faithful  leading, 

Which    throughout    our  course 
we  trace, 
We  adore  thee,  still  proceeding 

Onward  in  the  path  of  grace  : 
While  another  year  we  enter. 

We  renew  our  vows  of  love, 
Ml  for  thee  resoh'd  to  venture  ; 

Our  benign  conductor  prove. 

I,  Schmidt. 

878.  r.90- 

THE  almighty  Lord  of  earth  and 

sky. 
The  God  of  ages  let  us  praise  ; 

20 


Who  reigns,  in  light  enthron'd  <  r 
higH, 

Ancient  of  never-ending  days  ; 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trial  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2.  Barren  and  wither'd,  worthless 

trees, 
Alas?  wecumber'dlong  the  ground; 
iNo  pleasant  fruit  of  holiness 
On  our  dead  souls  was  ever  found  ; 
Yet  mercy  stay'd  our  doom  severe  : 
•  Oh,  spare  them  yet  another  year."' 

3.  Jesus,  thy  interceding  blood 
Prom  God  for  us  obtain'd  the  grace, 

;  Who  mercifully  hath  bestow'd 
On  us  a  longer  time  and  space  : 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear. 
And,  lo,  we  see  another  year. 

4.  Then  dig,  we  pray,  about  our 

root. 
O  Lord, break  up  our  fallow-ground. 
And    henceforth  let  our   gracious 

fruit  (abound  ; 

To  thy  great  name's   sole    praise 
O  let  us  all  thy  praise  declare, 
And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear. 

G.  WYsK-v,  (ad.) 

(1065.)         879.  t.  16(). 

LORD    Jesus,    'midst    thy     flock 

appear, 
Thy  ransom'd  congregation  bless  ; 
We  meet  to  close  another  year, 
Accept   the   thanks  our   hearts  ex- 
We  are  not  able  to  record    (press  : 
The    boundless  favours    we    have 

prov'd ;  (Lord. 

They  >ho\\  that  we,  most  gracious 
'Midst  our  defects  by  thee  are  lov'd. 

(1066.)        SS0.  r.97. 

WHO  can  rehearse,  most  gracious 

Lord, 
The  mercy  which  thou  dost  afford 


%1i 


NEW  YEAR. 


Unto  thy  people  every  year  ? 
We,  thy  poor  congregation,  here 
Desire    to    thank  and  praise  thee; 

evermore,  (adore,  j 

And  humbly  in  the  dust  thy  name 
Z.   For  we,  unworthy  as  we  are, 
Enjoy 'd  thy  faithful  shepherd-care;' 
Thou  always  comfort  didst  impart 
To  every  needy  contrite  heart ; 
Thou  didst  to  us  thy  dying  lovej 

display,  (day  J 

A  ad  wast  our  help  and  refuge  every  f 
3.  The    hearing  of    thy    precious; 

word, 
Thy  gracious  presence,  holy  Lord, 
Have  cheer'd  our  hearts  abundantly, 
When  met  in  fellowship  'fore  thee: 
Hut  oh,  what  blessings  were  on  us 

bestow'd, 
When  we  enjoy'd  thy  body  and  thy 

blood. 
1.    Lord  Jesus,  we  would  fain    ex- 
press 
To  thee  our  cordial  thankfulness, 
For  all    thy    boundless    love   and 

grace  ; 
Hut  how  imperfect  are  our  lays  : 
( )  take  our  hearts,  to  thee  ourselves 

we  give,  (lire. 

In  future  more  unt-j  thy   braise  to 

J.  Swertner. 


.l'H>7.) 


SSI 


t.  184. 


2.  Thee  we  approach, most  gracious 

Saviour,  (tears ; 

We  pray  thee,  mark  our  sighs  and 
Accept  our  thanks  for  all  thy  favour 
Bestow'd  on  us  these  many  years  : 
We  conscious  are  of  our  trans- 
gression. 
Ah,  cleanse  us   with  thy  precious 

blood, 
Seal  with  thy  pardon  our  confession: 
Thine  are  we,and  thou  art  our  God. 

3.  Thou  God  of  mercy  ,thy  salvation 
Has  been  throughout  this  year  our 

stay  ; 
Thy  care  of  us,  thy  congregation. 
Was  manifested  every  day  : 
Yea,  even  trials  and  affliction 
Prov'd  thee  our  gracious  God  and 

Lord  ; 
In  all  we  felt  thy  benediction  : 
We  praise  thee  now  with  one  accord. 

4.  O  gracious  Lord,  thy  name  be 

blessed 
By  us,  for  all  thy  proofs  of  grace. 
For  all  the  gifts  by  us  possessed  ; 
Thou  crownest  all  our  years   am 

days  ; 
Tho'  we  with  deep  humiliation 
Own,  that  we  basely  thee  requite  : 
Yet  will  we  joy  in  thy  salvation. 
Thou  art  our  Lord,  and  Help,  and 

Light.  .1.  Sw.'ttn.  < 

T.  :V.»:.. 


ACCEPT,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  ,  L06  882 

The  sacrifice  of  praise  and  pray« 

Upon  thy  gracious  invitation 

Unto  thy  altars  we   repair  : 

Thou  bidst  us  come  ;  all  things  are 

ready, 
The     treasure    of    thy     boundless 

grace 

1 1  Dpen  to  the  poor  and    needy. 
Thev  ne'er  go  empty  from  thy  face. 


LET  hearts  and  tongue*  unite. 

And  loud  thanksgivings  raise  ; 
'  Tis  duty  mingled  with  delight, 

The  Saviour's  name  to  praise. 
2.   To  him  we  owe  our  breath. 

He  took  us  from  the  womb. 
Which  rise  had  shut  us  up  in  death, 

And  prov'd  an  eurls    tomb. 


THE   SEASONS. 


3.    When  on  the  breast  we  hung, 

Our  help  was  in  the  Lord  : 
Twas  he  first  taught  our  infant- 
tongU' 
To  form  the  lisping  word, 
n  in  our  blood  we  lay. 
not  let  us  die  : 

had  fix'd  a  day 
l\)  b  ion  nigh. 

od  and  in  j 
H\<  eye 
'I 'ho'  ri  :iis  love  and  truth, 

rone  to  cross  his  will, 
name  we  k 
How  gracious  hath  he  been  ! 
What  th  he  led  us  thro'. 

What  mercies  have  we  seen  ! 
N  ow,  thro'  another  year 
Supported  by  his  care, 
We  raise  our  Ebenezer  here, 
The  Lord  hath  help'd  thu: 

8.  Our  lot  in  future  years 
We  cannot,  Lord,  foresee, 

But  kindly  to  prevent  our  fi  - 
Thou  sayst,  Leave  all  to  me. 

9.  Yea,  Lord,  we  wish  to 
Our  cares  upon  thy  breast ; 

Help  us  to  praise  thee  for  the  past, 
And  trust  thee  for  the  rest. 


B.  > » 

T.14 

fr'Ol  NT  A  IN  of  mercy, God  of  love! 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
The    changing    seasons,    as    they 
mo. 

Proclaim  thy  constant  car* 
3     v\  hen  in  the  bosom  of  th» 

The  sower  hid  the  pram. 


Thy    goodness    mark'd    its    secret 
And  sent  the  early  rain     (birth . 

3.  The    spring's   sweet    influence, 

Lord,  was  thine. 
The  plants  in  beauty  .: 
Thou  t     ^uns    to 

And  soft,  r  ;"w.  (shine, 

4.  These  varied  in  above 
Matur'd  the  swelling  grain  : 

A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love. 
And  plenty  tills  the  plain. 

5.  We  own  and  bless  thj  gracious 

sway. 
Thy  hand,  all  nature 

.ue  nor  harvest,  night   nor 
Summer  nor  winter,  fails*    (day 

884.  t.  14. 

0  THOU, who  givest  all  their  food 

Causing  thy  sun  to  shine 
Upon  the  evil  and  the  good. 
Earth's  teeming  stores  are  thine. 

2.  Thy  covenant  to  man  secui£> 
The  harvest  of  his  toil  ;     ((tares 

Thy  faithful  word,  while  earth  en- 
With  plenty  clothes  the  soil. 

3.  The  wintry   frost,   the    flowerv 
Alike  thy  laws  obey  ;        (prime. 

Each  herb  and    blossom  knovss  it* 
time. 
And  feels  the  quickening  ray. 

4.  Revolving  seasons  still  proclaim 
Thy  all-sustaining  word:  (name. 

Seed-time  and   harvest  speak  thy 
The  promise-keeping  Lord. 

t  22 

ORE  AT  God,  as  seasons  disappear. 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year. 
Thy  favour  still    h;Ls  crown'd  ouf 

dn\  p, 

And  wi-  *  on  Id  <  ilcbraU  thv 


276 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


2.  The  harvest-song  would  we  re- 

peat. 
Thou  givest  us  the  finest  wheat  : 
The  joy  of  harvest  we  have  known; 
The  praise, O  Lord,isall  thine  own. 

3.  Our  table  spread,  our   garners 

stor'd,  (Lord ! 

O  give  us  hearts  to  bless  thee, 
Forbid  it,  Source  of  light  and  love, 
That  hearts  and  lives  should  barren 

prove. 

4.  Another  harvest  comes  apace  ; 
Kipen  our  spirits  by  thy  grace, 
That  we  may  calmly  meet  the  blow 
The  sickle  gives  to  lay  us  low. 

fc.  That    so.    when    angel-reapers 
come  (home, 

To  gather  sheaves  to  thy  blest 
Our  spirits  may  be  borne  on  high 
To  thy  safe  garner  in  the  sky. 

Congregational  H.  B. 


C.    Momrixe  \nti  Evening. 

(1069.)         886.  T.22, 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ;  (sun 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 
2.  Thy  former  mispent  time  redeem, 
Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem  ; 
-Thy  talents  to  improve  take  care, 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 
'A.  In  conversation  be  sincere. 
Keep  conscience  as  the    noon-day 

elear  ; 
p<  r  God's  all-seeing  eye   surveys 
Thy  serret  though  tfl,th)  work^  and 

w  ays. 
4.    Glory    to   (iod.    who    sate     b;ith 

kept.  (slept: 

And    hath    retr»sh\l     me    while    I 


Grant,   Lord,  when   I   from   death 

shall  wake. 
I  may  of  heavenly  bliss  partake. 

5.  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew. 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew, 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought 

and  will. 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

6.  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  Bay  ;  -  might. 
Thar  all  my  powers,  with  all  their 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

7.  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  bless- 
ings flow  ;  (below  ; 

Praise     him.     all     ereatures     here 

Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  ho*t; 

•Praise     Father.     Son.     and     Holy 

Ghost.  BNhoe  Kmv 

B67.  t.  14. 

jVVHAT  secret  hand,  at  morning- 
light. 
By  stealth,  unseals  mine  eye. 

Draws    back    the    curtain    of    the 
night, 
And  opens  earth  and  sky  ! 

2.   'Tis  thine,  my  God. — the  came 
that  kept 

|      My  resting  hours  from  harm  ; 

I  No  ill  came  nigh  me,  for  I  slept 
Beneath  the  Almighty's  arm. 

1 3.  'Tis  thine. — my  daily  bread  that 
brings, 

'      Like  manna  scatter'd  round, 

|  And  clothes  me,  as  the  lily  springs 

j      In  beauty  from  the  ground. 

•1.  This  is  the  hand  that  shap'd  m\ 
frame. 
And  gave  my  pulse  to  beat  : 

That  hare  me  oft  through  flood  and 
flann  . 

|      Through  t-  Qppett.  <.       i,«ue  ht-at. 


MORNING   AND  EVENING. 


5.  In  death's  dark  valley  though  I 

stray. 
"V would  there  my  steps  attend, 
G.i.d*  with  the  stall' my  lonely  wa\ . 
And  with  the  rod  defend. 

6.  May  that  dear  hand  uphold  me 

still. 
Thro1  life's  uncertain   race. 
To  brinii  me  to  thine  holy  hill. 
And  to  thy  dwelling-place* 

•  ' .    Bfc  ry. 


Yet,  gracious  Lord,  we  wish  to  gain 
In  Mary's  happy  lot  a  share. 

J     >u 


(1072.)        890. 


t.  T9 


888^ 


T.  10. 


(1070.) 

MY  soul,  awake,  and  render 
To  God,  thy  great  defender. 
Thy  prayer  and  adoration 
For  his  kind  preservation. 

2.  With  joy  I  still  discover 
Thy  light.  O  Lord  my  Saviour ; 
My  thanks  shall  be  the  spices 
Of  morning  sacrifices. 

3.  Bless  me  this  day,  Lord  Jesus. 
And  be  to  me  propitious  ; 

Grant  me  thy  kind  protection 

From  every  sin's  infection. 

I.   Bless  every  thought  and  action; 

Afford  me  thy  direction  ; 

To  thee  alone  be  tending 

Beginning,  middle,  ending. 

n.   Be  thou  my  only  treasure. 

Fulfil  in  me  thy  pleasure  ; 

May  I  in  every  station 

Give  thee  due  adoration. 

P,  tii-rhard. 


889. 


t.  26. 


1071. 

THAT  favour  grant  to  us,  O  Lord, 
That  we  maintain  our  part  in  tkee, 
Unto  thy  voice  attentive  be, 
And  seek  instruction  in  thy  word. 
2.  Tho'  often  of  encumbering  care, 
With  busy  Martha,  we  complain  ; 


MAY  Jesus'  grace  and  blessing 
Attend  me  without  ceasing  : 
Thus  I  stretch  out  my  hand. 
And  do  that  work  with  pleasure, 
Which,  in  my  call  and  measure. 
My  God  for  me  to  do  ordain'd. 

Mathfsiu" 

(1073.)         881..'  t.  22. 

BE  with  me.  Lord,  where'er  I  go, 
Teach  me  what  thou  would'st  have 

me  do  ; 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  this  day. 
Direct  me  in  the  narrow  way. 
2.  Prevent  me  lest  I  harbour  pride. 
Lest  I  in  my  own  strength  confide; 
Show  me  ray  weakness,  let  me  see 
I  have  my  power,  my  all,  from  thee. 
3  Enrich  me  always  with  thy  love, 
My  kind  protector  ever  prove  : 
Lord,  put  thy  seal  upon  my  breast. 
And  let  thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 
4.  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray , 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey  ; 
What  thou  abhorrest,  let  me  flee. 
And  only  love  what  pleaseth  the^ 
J.  Cennick 

1<»74.)        S9l\  s.583 

TEACH  me,  my  God  and  King. 

In  all  things  thee  to  view  : 
And  what  I  do  in  anything, 

For  thee  alone  to  do : — 
2.  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway. 

While  still  to  thee  I  tend  t 
In  all  I  do  be  thou  the  way, 

In  all  be  thou  the  end. 


278  MORNING  AND  EVENING. 

.}.    All  may  of  thee  partake;  3.   New   mercies,    each    returning 

Nothing  so  small  can  he,  day, 

Hut  draws, when  acted  for  thy  sake,  Hover  around  us  while  we  pray  : 

Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. I New  perils  past,  new  sins  foigiv'n, 

4.  If  done  to  obey  thy  laws,  New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes 
Evn  servile  labours  shine;  °f  heaven. 

Hallow'd  is  toil  ;  if  this  the  cause,  4.   If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 

The  meanest  work  divine.  iBe  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

Herbert. j New    treasures   still   of  countless 

,1075.)  893;*  T*89.  price, 

t^r\T\  •      *     ♦  ^       4.       r     ■   \  ir    God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

GOD,  omnipotent  Creator,  (might,  *  K  hie 

Who   madest  all   things  by  thy, 
Rulest  everything  in  nature,  1(1076.)  895.  T.  79. 

And  commandestday  and  night,'  s 
Who  the  universe  so  wide  1°  G0]D'  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 

By  thv  power  alone  dost  guide:—  My  morning-prayer  shall  otfer'd  be. 

a    r    a         ix  1  F°r  thee  mv  soul  doth  pant  : 

2.  Let  mv  lite  and  conversation      :,P  tl  i  .    r*t      . 

D     ,.   J  .    ,  .   -■  •-  .  1  o  me  the  eniovment  ot  thy  love 

r>e  directed  by  thy  word;  ,-..    •      y..-     .,     ,  J 

,       ,     .  .      L  I  I  ban  lite  itself  doth  dearer  prove  ; 

liOrd,  thy  constant  preservation  D  i    *         4i  e        tl       { 

„%      i  i    i  i     rr     i  I Kenc wed  strengt h  irom  thee  1  wan t. 

1  o  thy  erring  child  afford  :  ! 

No  where  but  alone  in  thee  '2-  Thou<   Lofd»  art  present  to  my 

From  all  harm  can  I  be  free.  !  mind-  (nn'L 

„    T       ,  .     .  .  .       .  .     When   I   lie   down  sweet   sleep   to 

3.  Lord,  my  bodv,  soul,  and  spirit,        \      i      u       t        i 

.-  .    -  ,  .     -    .     .    ,        ,i  And  when  I  wake  at  night: 

Keep  in  thine  almightv  hand;  L-.        .,  ,  , 

c  •[,       ,,,.,  r  i  fcmcc  thou  to  me  dost  succour  bring. 

strengthen  d  by  thy  powerful  merit,  >  j>  <u  .,        ,     ,  .-  ., 

T     °        r  ii         "L  .  Beneath  the  shadow  ot   thy  wing 

Let  me  follow  thv  command;  r  ,,  i   , 

..,,  -,  1  rest  with  saiety  and  Jelight. 

Ihou,  my  glory  and  renown,  • 

►77.)  r.  14. 

cm  .>.)    MYdod.th.  Jl  my  joys, 

The  life  of  mv  delights  ; 
OH  !   timely  happy,  timely  wise,     The  glory  of  mj  brightest  day* 
Hearts  that  with  rising  morn  a.rise.1       And  comfort  of  mv  night*; — 
Eyes  that  the  beam  celestial  Hew, U.  In  darkest  sha.les,  if  thou  appear. 
Which  evermore  makes  all  things        \jv  dawning  is  began  : 

Jlt'w-  Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning- 

5.  New  every  morning  is  the  love      An,i  thou  "1V  ,lsin-  SUM- 

Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove  ;  :s.  The  opening  heavens  around  me 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely'  shine 

brought.  With  beams  of  sacred  Hiss 

Restored   to   lite,   and    power,    and   When  Jesus  showa  ins  mi  reicsminc, 

thought  And  whispers  i  um  his. 


I  would  fain  be  all  thine  own, 

If.  AJtort 


MORNING  AND  EVENING.  W% 

]ll~v   )  897.*  T«  22.  ,Sm  and  want  wo  come  confess     _ 

,    __,_   h  T  .,  Thou  canst   save,  and  thou   canst 

LORD  Jesus,  may  I  constantly,  .     1 

Both  day  and  night  be  near  to  thee, 

Both  when  I  close  at  night  mv  eves.  *  Though  destruction  walk  around 
And  in  the  morn  from  sleep  arise.  Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly,  (us. 
.       .   T  . ,.    .  ,.-         i  Angel-guards  from   thee  surround 

2.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life  and        h     B  ^    .  . 

\\  e  are  sate,  it  thou  art  nigh,  (us  : 

I  wish  to  \om  thee  day  and  night  :  :*-  Though  the  night  be  dark  and 
1'resorve  mv   steps  and   guide   my  dreary, 

fra_  (  *    Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee  ; 

Ami  let  me  live  unto  thv  praise.      Thou,  our  Shepherd,  never  weary. 
Jobs  dc  Watfamlle.   W  atchest  where  thy  people  be. 

_,  .  Kdmcsun. 

107  m-  T-14'  901, 

LORD,  in  the  morning  when  I  rise.  .  . 

Accept  my  humble  praise  ;  rHROLGH  the  day  thy  love  hath 

And  when  at  night  I  close  mine  eyes,]  spar  d  us, 

nf  me  thv  pardoning  grace.  I      Now  wc  lay  us  down  to  rest  : 
.  _         "/-,,.  i-i-i     Through  the  silent  watches  guard 

*   Lord  JesUs  Chnst.  who  is  like       ^  nQ  ^  ^  ^  mo|est.  (ug 

_,     ec  ,     ,  !     •   i  Jesus,  thou  our  guardian  be, 

"  -!rt'  ,,0,h  da>"  ami  n,?ht-  Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  thee. 
source  ot  my  leheitv.  ''«.,"    .        ', 

And  only  true  delight  *•    Pilgrims    here    on    earth,    and 

3.  Thanks,  dearest  Jesus,  for  thy       D^"f  ° -n'  the  miJst  of  ^ 

And  sreat  fidelity  ;  (love  Ug  ftnd  ^  ^  frQm  d  ^ 

O  may      truly  thankful  prove  Ifj  %         cc  ^  * | 

!  eternity-  3      rtner    And  when  life's  brief  day   is  past. 

jtlv  .  ,       T    l(H;()rC)(>    Rest  with  thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

<>  JEST'S  may  ourwholebehaviour  !j<~>2.  T.  22. 

Rejoice  thy  heart  and  please  thine  ari1^.    r  n  *u      o     •        j 

J  J  r         ,  .  SL  .>  of  mv  soul!  tnouKaviourdear. 

eyes;  (viour,  r.  .         .    '.  .  .  .-  4l        , 

.        .  J  .    v     e      It  is  not   night  it   thou  be  near  : 

In    thv  communion,   gracious    ©a-  ~,  .   .  ,      , 

.,   •  Oh  mav  no  earth-born  cloud  an«e 

\l  iv  we  retire  to  rest  and  rise  :     rp    ,  ./  ,        e  .  . 

a  .      .,  .  I  ohidethee  trom  thv  servant  i 

lh-  present  with  U6  constantly. 

Then  shall  we  sleep  and   wake  to  ~;  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 
iYipc.  ^{)V  without  thee  I  cannot  live  : 

Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh. 

900.  I'.    It).   For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die, 

SAVIOUR,   breathe    an    evening-  3.    Watch  by  the  sick  :   enrich   the 

blessing  poor  (store  : 

Bff  repose  our  spirit*  seal  ;  With  blessings  from  thy  boundle** 


so 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


>    every  mourner's  sleep  to-night,i 
Like   infants'  slumbers,  pure  and 

light. 
i.  Come  near  and  bless  us   when 
we  wake,  (take  ; 

Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 
Keble. 

(1083.)         908.*  t.  22. 

ANOTHER  day  is  at  an  end, 
And  night  doth  now  its  shade  ex- 
tend ;  (raise, 
To  thee,  O   Lord,  our  hearts  we 
And  thee  for  every  mercy  praise. 

2.  Yet  we  are  of  defects  aware  ; 
Forgive  them,  Lord  ;   thy  children 

spare : 
Our  souls  be  precious  in  thy  sight, 
Take  us  into  thy  care  this  night. 

3.  Now  I'll  lie  down  and    safely 

sleep, 
Lord  Jesus,  in  thy  fellowship  ; 
Thus,  under  thy  protection  blest, 
Will  soul  and  body  sweetly  vest. 
M.  Dillhcrr. 

(1084.)         904.  t.  14. 

THE  hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  hand, 
My  spirit  calls  for  rest ; 

0  that  my  pillow  may  be  found 
The  dear  Redeemer's  breast. 

2.  This  night  my  longing  soul  with 
Christ 
Would  take  up  her  abode, 

1  gladly  would  myself  divest 

Of  everything  but  God. 
5.  The   nightly   watches    would   I 

In  fellowship  above  ;         (spend 
Would  hold  communion  with  my 
Lord, 

And  feast  upon  his.  love. 


4.  Dead   to    the  world  when  I'm 
I'd  be  alive  to  God  ;         (asleep, 

My  soul  would  rest  at  peace  with 
him 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood. 

5.  O  may  I  then  of  Christ  this  night 
Be  happily  possess'd, 

With  holy  angels  round  my  bed, 
And  Jesus  for  my  guest. 

(1085.)         905.  t.  22, 

THE  hours' decline  and  setting  sun 
Show   that  my  course  this  day  is 

run  ; 
The  evening-shade  and  silent  night 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest  invite. 

2.  I  now  my  soul  and  frail  abode 
Humbly  commit  to  Israel's  God, 
To  him  who  slumbers  not  nor  sleeps 
And  who  his  own  in  safety  keeps. 

3.  Where'er   I   thee  this  day  did 

grieve, 
O  Lord,  me  graciously  forgive  ; 
And  with  a  mind  from  trouble  freed 
Let  me  sleep  in  thy  peace  indeed. 


906. 


t.  22 


(108(>.) 

ALL  praise  to  thee,  my  God,  this 

night. 
For  all  the  blessings  or  the  light ; 
Keep  me,0  keep  me,  Kingof  kings, 
Beneath  thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2.  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear 

Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day   have  done. 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and 

thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3.  Teach  me  to  live, that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  us  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 

I  Rise  glorious  at  the  judgment-day. 


morning  and  evening. 


281 


1.  O  mav  mv  soul  on  thee  repose. 'Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  love, 
And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eye-lids  Let  me  dream  of  things  above; 

•  lose,  |  And  bestow  on  me  the  favour 

Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous  Of  thy  presence,  gracious  Saviour. 

ma^e  1 3.  Pardon,  Jesus,  each  transgress- 

To  serve  my  God  when   I  awake.)  Whether  open  or  unknown,    (ion, 
5.  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie,;  Thus  removing  that  oppression 
My   soul  with   heavenly  thoughts  (  Under  which  I  else  should   groan: 

supply  ;  I  confess  the  guilt  of  sin, 

Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest,|6ut  thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  : 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest.  Hear,  O  Lord,  my  supplication, 
Bishop  Ki'tm. [Grant  me  joy  and  consolation. 

ins;.)         907.  T.  14.  J-Ripi- 

)    T     .  .  (1089.)        909.*        t.161 

IN  mercy.  Lord,  remember  me,       v 

Be  with  me  thro'  this  night,        |IN  peace  will  I  lie  down  to  sleep  ; 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously    !      °  faithful  Lord  and  Saviour, 

The  safeguard  of  thy  might.       jMc  under  thy  protection  keep  ; 

2.  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my'      ^t  me  enjoy  thy  favour  : 

J  iJLv  n  death  1  need  not  tear, 


eyes  ; 

Thou  wilt  not  from  me  move  : 
Lord,  in  the  morning  let  me  rise, 

Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 
3.  Oh,  if  this  night  should  prove  my 
last, 
And  end  my  transient  days  ; 
Lord,  take  me  to  thy  promis'd  rest, 
Where  I  may  sing  thy  praise. 
J.  F.  Hersog 


|  If  thou  to  me  art  near  ; 

|  For  who  with  Jesus  shuts  his  eye«, 

I  He  also  shall  with  Jesus  rise. 


2.  As  oft  this  night  as  my  pulse 
beats, 
My  spirit  would  embrace  thee  ; 
Oft  as  my  heart  its  throbs  repeats. 

May  I  adore  and  praise  thee  : 
Thus  I  can  go  to  rest 
j  In  thy  communion  blest, 
1089:  908.*  T.  1 05.  United  unto  thee  by  faith  ; 

AUTHOR  of  the  whole  creation^Thou  art  my  joy  in  life  and  death 
Light  of  light,  eternal  Word,  I  Scriv*'r 

Soul  and  body's  preservation  |(1091.)  910.  T.  14. 

1  commit  to  thee,  O  Lord  :  REFRESH  me,  Lord,  with  grac* 

My  Redeemer,  dwell  in  me,  Unto  thy  cross  I  flee,      (divine, 

Let  me  sleep  and  wake  with  thee,  And  t0  thy  care  my  soul  resign> 
And  perceive  thy  benediction  To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

both  in  joy  and   in  affliction.  n    v>         •    i  i    i       -.u   .u 

J  J  j 2.   Besprinkled  with  thy  precious 

2.  Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  slumber,  j      Mav  j  lic  down  to  rest?     (blood. 


While  to  rest  I  lay  me  down, 
Let  my  grateful  heart  remember 
\ll  the  mercies  thou  hast  shown  : 


As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

Watt*. 


282 


BEFORE  AND  AFTER  MEALS. 


.1008.)         911.  t.79. 

\()  farther  go  to-night,  but  stay, 
Dear  Saviour,  till  the  break  of  day  ; 

Turn  in,  my  Lord,  with  me  : 
And  in  the  morning  when  I  wake, 
Me  under  thy  protection  take  ; 
Thus  day  and  night  I  spend  with 
thee.  j.  CepBick. 

(1094.)         912.*  t.79. 

TO  rest  I  now  again  retire, 
Jesus,  thy  presence  I  desire, 
Of  thee  I  wish  to  dream  ; 
Still  near  to  thee  by  faith  to  keep, 
And  taste    thy    goodness  while  I 
sleep,  (deem. 

Who  didst  my  soul  with  blood  re- 
J.  F.  Reiqhel. 

(1095.)         913.*  t.68. 

JESUS,  hear  our  prayer, 

For  thy  children  care  ; 
While  we  sleep.proteet  and  bless  us, 
With  thy  pardon   now  refresh  us  : 

Leave  thy  peace  divine 

With  us,  we  are  thine.  % 


Cradle   Hymn. 

1096.)        914.  t.  li). 

HUSH,  dear   child,  lie    still    and 
slumber  ; 
Holy  angels  guard  thy  bed, 
Heavenly  blessings  without  number 

Gently  falling  on  thy  head. 

2.   Sleep,   my   babe;   thy  food  and 

raim<  nt.  (provide 

House   and    home,  thy     friends 

All  without  thy. care  and  payment ; 

All  thy  Wantfl  ;ire  well  supplied. 

•  '.How  much  better thou'rt attended 

Than  the  Son  of  God  could  be, 


When  from  heaven  he  descended. 
And  became  a  child  like  thee. 

4.  Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle, 
Coarse  and  hard  thy  Saviour  lay, 

When  his  birth-place  was  a  stable. 
And  his  softest  bed  was  hay. 

5.  Was  there  nothing  but  a  manger 
Wretched  sinners  could  afford. 

To  receive  the  heavenly  Stranger  ! 
Did  they  thus  affront  their  Lord? 

6.  See  the  joyful  shepherds  round 

him, 
Telling  wonders  from  the  sky  ; 
Where  they  sought  him,  there  they 
found  him, 
With  his  virgin-mother  by. 

7.  'Twas  to  save  thee,  child,  from 

dying, 
That  thy  blest  Redeemer  came  ; 
He  by  groans  and  bitter  crying 
Saved  thee  from  burning  flame. 

8.  Mayst  thou  live  to  know  and  fear 

him, 

Trust  and  love  him  all  thy  days  ; 

Then  go  dwell  for  ever  near  him, 

See  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

Watt*. 


D.     Bkfork   and   After   Meal?. 

(1098.)         915.  t.  14 

THEE     we    address    in    humble 
prayer, 

Vouchsafe  thy  gifts  to  crown. 
Father  of  all.  thy  children  hear, 

And  send  a  blessing  down. 
2.  May  we  enjoy  thy  saving  grace- 

Thy  goodness  taste  and  Bee, 
Athirst  for  blood-bought  rightcous- 

And  hungry  after  thee.      (ness. 


TRAVELLERS. 
1102.)  916.  T.  1 1.  The  toil  and  dangers  of  the  way 

JESUS'  mercies  never  tail,  8haU  al1  in  ,;lstin»  comforts  cnd- 

This  we  prove  at  every  meal  :  2-  Attend  me.  Lord,  in  all  my  ways; 

Lord,  we  thank  thee  for  thy  grace,  ()Pen  mJ  ljP*  to  *ing  %  praise. 

Gladly  join  to  sin?  thy  praise.  For  bl  ely  giv'n  : 

,    T       t   ,i        ....    tu       7*t+         In  all  ,nY  journeys  here  below 
2.  Lord,  the  gilts  thou  dost  bestow.   ,     4    ,      ,■     ,  .  . 

,,  r      i         i    i  ♦  Lft  thy  kind  pros:  nee  wuh  me  go. 

(  an  refresh  and  cheer  us  too; 

But  no  gift  can  to  the  heart 

Be.  what  thou  our  Saviour  art. 

;L  Pra;se  our  God  !  it  is  but  just ; 

He  hath  rais'd  us  from  the  dust, 

(Jave  us  being,  gave  us  breath, 

Saves  us  from  eternal  death. 


And  grant  me  once  to  rest  in 
heaven. 

(1X07.  020.  t.  7!». 

THE  Lord  be  with  me  every  where. 

And  screen  me  with   paternal  care 

By  his  almighty  arm  : 

J.  Angehis.  No  traveller  needs  to  faint  or  fear, 

L10S.)  917.  T.  79.   If  he  believe  the  Lord  is  near, 

mUAm        •      .    .,  &     •  Who  can  protect  him   from  all 

WHAl  praise  to  thee,  my  baviour,  .  ■ 

Is  due  for  every  favour. 

Ev  n  for  my  daily  food  :  2-  %  sea  and  land,  by  night  ft  day. 

Each  crumb  thou  dost  allow  me,      °  ['or^-  in  s^;t>7  Ilie  convey, 
With  gratitude  shall  bow  me,  1      Tho'  winds  and   thunders  roar  : 

Accounting  all  for  me  too  good.  Bring  me,  when  every  peril's  past 

(1104.)         918.  t.  22 


Safe  to  the  destin'd  place  at  last. 
There  to  extol  thy  help  and  power. 

921.  t.  14. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  condescend 
To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 

While  this  our  brother  we  com- 
To  thy  paternal  care.         (mend 

2.  Before  him  set  an  open  door  : 
His  various  efforts  bl< 

On  him  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  crown  him  with  success. 

3.  Endow  him  with  a  heavenly 
Supply  hi^  every  ie  <  d  ;    (mind; 

E.     For   Travellch^.  Make  him  in  spirit  meek,  refcign'd, 
,  .      .  .             ,    ,,                           ^         But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

1  10  '.Ml'.  T.   J9.  ,    .  ,      .        . 

1  1.  In  every  tempting,  trying  hour. 

A  STRANGER  and  a  pilgrim,  I  Uphold  him  I                ice: 

With  thy  command.  O  Lord,  coin-  And     guard    him    ly    thj    mightr 

I  go  where  thou  dost  send  :  (ply,  power. 

My  high  commission  I  obey,  Till  he  shall  end  his  race* 


BE  present  at  our  table,  Lord  ; 
Be  here  and  every  where  ador'd  : 
From  thy  all-bounteous  hand   our 

food 
May  we  receive  wTith  gratitude. 
2.  We  humbly  thank  thee,  Lord  our 

God, 
For  all  tb\   gifts  on  us  bestow'd  ; 
And  pray  thee,  graciously  to  grant 
The  food  which  day  by  day  we  want. 


ev 


THE  SICK. 


5.  Then   follow'd  by  a  numerous 
train, 
Gathered  from  heathen  lands, 
V  erowi)  of  life  may  he  obtain 
From  his  Redeemer's  hands. 

MorreD. 

922.  t.  22. 

THIS    ship  we  now  commend  to 

thee. 
Thou  God  of  providence  and  grace; 
Here  may  thy  presence  ever  dwell, 
To  sanctify  and  bless  the  place. 
t.  Lord,  speed  the    vessel    in    its 

course  : 
Let  winds  and  waves  propitious  be; 
Let  thy  divine  protection  shield 
All  whom  we  now  commend  to  thee. 
S.  Hallow'd  to  thee  be  every  heart : 
Instructed  in  thy  righteous  will, 
Where'er  they  go,whate'er  they  do, 
In  all,  thy  great  design  fulfil. 
4.  O  God   of    Bethel  !    hear   our 

prayer, 
And  keep  thy  servants  to  the  end; 
Then  let  us  meet  around  thy  throne, 
A  blest  eternity  to  spend. 


(UX3.)        923. 


t.  14. 


4.  Nor  joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor 

place, 
Nor  life  nor  death  can  part 
Those  who,  enjoying  Jesus'  grace, 
In  him  are  one  in  heart. 

5.  Soon  will  he  wipe  off  every  tear, 
On  Canaan's  blissful  shore. 

Where  all  who  friends  in  Jesus  are. 
Shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  II. 


BLEST  be  that  sacred  covenant- 
Uniting  tho'  we  part ;         (love, 

Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove, 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

t.  Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 
Where  he  appoints  we  go, 

\nd  while  we  in  his  footsteps  tread, 
Show  forth  his  praise  below. 

3.  O  may  we  ever  walk  with  him, 
And  nothing  know  beside, 

Nought    else   desire,  nought    else 
esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified, 


F.     For   the    sick. 

(1114.)         924.  t.  166. 

WHEN  pining  sickness  wastes  the 

frame, 
Acute  disease  or  weakening  pain ; 
When  life  fast  spends    its  feeble 

flame,  (vain ; 

And  all  the  help  of  man  proves 
Joyless  and  flat  all  things  appear, 
Languid  the  spirits,  weak  the  flesh, 
No    medicines   ease,  nor  cordials 

cheer,  (fresh ; — 

Food  can't  support,  nor  sleep  re- 

2.  Then,  then  to  have  recourse  to 

God, 
To  pray  to  him  in  time  of  need, 
And  feel  the  balm  of  Jesus'  blood  ; 
This  is  to  find  a  friend  indeed  : 
And  this,  O  Christian,  is  thy  lot, 
Who  cleave  st  to  the  Lord  by  faith; 
He'll  never  leave  thee,  doubt  it  not, 
In  pain,  in  sickness,  or  in  death. 

3.  When  flesh  decays,  when  vigour 

fails, 
He  will  thy  strength  and  portion  be; 
Support  thy  weakness, bear  thy  ails, 
And  softly  whisper,  Trust  in  me: 
Himself  will  be  thy  helping  friend, 
Thy  good  physician,  nay, thy  nurse, 
To  make  thy  bed  will  condescend, 
And  from  affliction  take  the  curse. 
J.  J! art 


HOLY  ANGELS.  ■* 

(1115.)  925.  T.  22.(3.  With  pining  sickness  I  decay. 

THO'  I'm  in  body  full  of  pain, 


My  soul  doth  heavenly  comfort  gain 
And  death  itself  I  need  not  dread. 


Diseases  wear  my  flesh  away ; 
But  I  shall  soon  his  leave  obtain 
To  be  releas'd  from  all  my  pain. 


Since  Jesus  sutfer'd  in  my  stead.     *•  Quickly,  O    Lord,    thy    angel* 

2.  Yet  one  thin?  will  I  ask  of  thee:  L      char&e 

x-  r\  t      j  r        i     *u  „  1 1  o  set  my  longing  soul  at  large  ; 

Never,  O  Lord,  forsake  thou  me  ; 

But  bless  me  often,  keep  my  mind 


Stay'd  on  thy  help, to  thee  resign M: 
3. Then  I  shall  be  supremely  bless'd, 
Nor  ask,  tho'  sick,  to  be  releas'd; 
I'll  wait  thy  time,  thy  love  I  feel. 
I  know  thou  rulest  all  things  well. 

(1116.)         »26.  t.  22. 

MY  body's  weak,  my  heart  un- 
clean, 

I  pine  with  sickness  and  with  sin  ; 

VI y  strength  decays,  my  spirits 
droop,  (up. 

Bow'd  down  with  guilt  I  can't  look 

2.  To  thee,  O  Lord,  in  faith  I  turn, 
Who  all  my  sicknesses  hast  borne  ; 
Sin  thou  hadst  none,  and  yet  didst 
For  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I.    (die 

3.  Sin's  rankling   sores    ray    soul 

corrode.  (blood ; 

Oh,  heal  them  with  thy  precious 
And  if  thou  wilt  my  health  restore, 
Lord, let  me  ne'er  offend  thee  more. 


Quickly  thy  blessed  hosts  command 
To  carry  me  to  thy  right  hand. 

5.  My  loving  friends,  farewell,  fare- 
well. 

I  go  with  Jesus  Christ  to  dwell  ; 

He  calls  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

And  says,  u  Come  in,  thou  blessed- 
come."  .1.  (Y 


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(1118.)        vrj.s.*  t. 

TO  God  let  all  the  human  ract 

Bring  adoration,  thanks.and  praise; 

He  makes  his  love  and  wisdom 
known 

By  angels  who  surround  his  throne. 

2.  The  angels  whom  his  breath  in- 
spires, 

His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  : 

With  joy  they  in  his  service  mote. 

To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  low  . 

i.  iturV  :^-  With  gladness  they  obey  his  v/i... 
And  all  his  purposes  fulfil  ; 
(  *■  *  *■  i  W&l '  T- All   those  who  Jesus'  children  ar» . 

OH,  how  I  long  to  go  and  sec  (mel!Arc  sPecial  obJects  of  **«■  ' 
The   Lamb  of  God,  who  died   for [4.  Our  God  defends  us  day  by  <  ay . 
How  do  I  languish  night  and  day.  From  many  dangers  in  our  w:.\. 
To  hear  him  bid  me  come  away  !      By  angels,  who  lor  ever  keep 
2.  He  loves  .m.i  values  me,  I  him  ;   A  watchful  eye,  when  we're  ash-,  r 
Therefore  I  all  thing*  dross  esteem  ■  5.   O  Lord,  we'll  pleea  thee  all  h  r 
But  my  (iear  Jesus,  whom    I  prize  days. 

Above  my  life,  or  earth,  or  skies.     .Our  souls  shall  glory  in  thy  grace  . 


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HOLY  ANGELS. 


Thy  praise  shall   dwell   upon   our 

tongues, 
All  saints  and  angels  join  our  songs. 
ft.  We  pray  thee,  let  the  heavenly 

host 
Be  guardians  of  our  lard  and 
Bid  them  watch  ovr  thy   rloek  of 

grace, 
That  we  may  lead  a  life  of  peaee. 


7.  O  glorious  hour,  it  comes  with 
speed,  (freed. 

When  we,  from   sin   and  darkness 

Shall  see  our  God  who  died  lor  man. 

And  praise  him  more  than  angel* 
Can,  J.  Newu.a 


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NOW   let  us  join  our  hearts  and 

tongues, 
And  emulate  the  angels5  songs  : 
For  sinners  may  address  their  King 
In  songs  that  angels  cannot  sing. 
2.  They  praise  the  Lamb  who  once 

was  slain. 
But  we  can  add  a  higher  sti 
Not  only  say.  He  sufier'd  th 
But,  that  He  suffer'd  all  for  us. 
'J.    When  angels  by  ti 

fell, 
Justice  consign'd  them  all  to  hell ; 
But  mercy  form'd  a  wondrous  plan 
To  save  and  honour  fallen  man. 

4.  Jesus,  who  pass'd  the  angels  by' 
Assum'd  our  rle;?h  to  bleed  and  die  ; 
He  who  redeem'd  us  with  his  blood, 
As  man  stifl  fills  the  throne  of  God. 

5.  Immanuel,  our  Brother  now, 
Is  he   fore  whom  the  angels  I 
They   join  with  us  to   pra:. 

name, 
But  we  the  nearest  interest  claim. 

6.  But   ah,   how   faint  our    ; 

rise  ! 
Sure,  'tis  the  wonder 
That  we  who  share  his  riches! 
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ni'i.) 

THE  seraphim  of  God 
Exalt  :||:  their  voices  loud  ; 
With  joy  'fore  him  they  shout  : 
Their  holy  choirs  in  heavenly  blaze 
Sing  constantly  with  cover'd  face. 
Holy,  holy  is  God. 
Holy  is  God. 
The  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 

2.  Thereto  the  church  of  Christ. 
His  flesh  :||:  and  bone  eonless'd. 
Sings,  Amen.  God  be  prais'd  : 
Above   and   here   one   voice    doth 

sound, 
\  Praise  him  who  hath  for  us  aton'd 
To  God  in  highest  strain. 
To  the  Lamb  slain, 
\11  glory  be  :   Amen. 

3.  When  Christ,  once  crucified. 
Returns  :|:  with  his  picre'd  side 
In  glory,  to  his  bride,  (fear 
And  all  the  world  shall  quake  with 

I  Then  will  with  joy  'fore  him  appear 
iThe  countless  ransom'd  race. 
And  sing  his  pn1 
!fn  never-ceasing  lavs. 

'  1125  '  t. 141 

I  WHILE  the  pilgrim  travels 
On  this  earthl)  ground, 

Watchful  guardian-angels 

( '(.mpass  hiui  around  : 
Like  Elisha's  servant, 

He  in  faith  espies 
Hosts  with  firry  horses. 

Flaming  chariot*  ri#t 


DEPARTURE  AND  RESURRECTION. 

11-7..        932, 

HOLY,  holy,  holy, 


Sings  the  angelic  choir  ; 
Might  we,  sinners,  truly 
Glow  with  heavenly  fire. 


T.  141.  Praising  all  together, 

Deeply  bow'd  in  dust, 
(rod,  Jehovah, — Father. 


Son,  and  Holv  Ghost. 
J. 


XL 


DEPARTURE  TO  THE  LORD.  AND  RESURRECTION 
OF  THE  BODY. 


(1128.  t.  151. 

FARE  WELL.henceforth  for  ever, 

All  empty,  worldly  jo\  a  ; 
Farewell,  for  Christ  my  Saviour 

Alone  my  thoughts  empk- 
In  heaven's  my  conversation. 

Where  the  redeem'd  possess 
In  him  complete  salvation, 

The  gift  of  Gwd's  free  grace. 
2.  Counsel  me,  dearest  Jesus. 

A  i  fording  to  thy  heart ; 
Heal  thou  all  my  diseases. 

And  every  harm  avert: 
he  thou  my  consolation 

While  here  on  earth  I  live. 
And  at  my  expiration 

lie  to  thyself  receive. 

Yal 


934. 


T.UC. 


I  1181. 

YE.  who  Jesus'  patients  are. 

Let  your  hearts  be  tending 
Thither,  where  you  wish  to  share 

Bliss  that's  never  ending  : 
O  may  we — constantly, 

Wean'd  from  things   terrestrial, 

Look  for  joys  eel 
*.  Fixing  all  our  thoughts  above. 

Where  each  true  believer 
Will,  lor  his  red.  eming  I 

TrAUtf  the  Lord  for  evor 


Here  by  faith — in  his  death, 
We  find  consolation 
And  complete  salvation. 

Uayn. 

T.  110. 
Had  we  nought.  :||: 
Nought  beyond  this  life  to  hope. 
Here  receiving  our  full  measure. 

Did  no  further  prospect  ope, 
Laid  we  up  no   heavenly  treasure. 
Wretched  were  our  state    in    life 
and  death. 

Vain  our  faith.  :'■•: 
2     Here  on  earth,  :|: 
Hear  on  earth   in  tears  we  sow: 
He     who    here     goes    forth    and 
w«  epeth, 
Bearing  precious  seed  below. 
Brings   his  sheaves  with   him  and 
reapcth  (o'er. 

Th<  re  in  joj  ind  sorrowt 

Evermore.  :|: 
I 

1133  «.*        t.  132. 

THAN  K  ( i  la  eternity 

Another  Bto 
My  heart  with  Longing  turns  to  thee: 

Tho'  not   by  the* 
I  long  and  punt  for  my  reh 
When    I    shall    hence    depart    in 

To  bo  with  the  •  for  ever,  | ; 


DEPARTURE  AND 


2.  I  tell  the  hours,  and  days,  and 

years, 
And  think  them  tedious  ages, 
Until  the  wish'd-for  time  appears 
Which  all  my  grief  assuages; 
Meanwhile  with    haste  I  forward 

press, 
Till  I  arrive,  with  thankfulness, 
At  my  desired  haven. 

3.  "Come,"  saith  thy  bride,  who 

longs  for  thee, 

And  of  all  else  is  weary  ; 
'*'  Come,"  is  her  cry  incessantly, 

"Come  soon,  and  do  not  tarry  : 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my    Bridegroom, 

come  i 

And  fetch  my  longing  spirit  home; 

It  is  to  thee  betrothed." 
i.   I  am  assur'd,  nor  life,  nor  death 

Me  from  thy  love  can  sever, 
While  I  abide  in  thee  by  faith, 

And  taste  thy  love  and  favour  ; 
What  tho'  the  time  seem   long  to 
A  foretaste  of  eternity  (me, 

I  have  in  thy  communion. 

A.  H.  Franke. 

(1135.)      .987.  t.  11. 

LORD,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
Be  they  then  at  thy  command  ; 
Let  me  live  to  thee  alone, 
Then  the  sting  of  death  is  gone. 

2.  Whither  should  I,  sinner,  flee, 
Lord,  for  shelter,  but  to  thee  1 
Thou  hast  gone  before,  in  grace. 
To  prepare  a  resting-place. 

3.  Bearing  my  sins'  heavy  load, 
All    thy    steps  Were   mark'd   with 

blood, 
From  the  garden  to  the  cross, 
Suffering  to  retrieve  our  loss. 

4.  By  thy  bitter  agony, 

By  thy  life  pour'dout  for  me, 


O  let  me,  a  sinner,  find 

In  my  God  a  Friend  most  kind. 

Mi>.  PatunT. 

(1136.)        93s.'  i.  14. 

WHETHER  the  period  of  this  life 
Be  long  or  short,  we  know 

'Tis  in  itself  of  no  great  weight. 
We're  pilgrims  here  below. 

2.  Thrice  happy  they  who  in  this 
In  Jesus  Christ  believe,      (time 

And  as  a  living  sacrifice 
To  him  their  bodies  give. 

3.  He  is.  as  long  as  life  shall  last, 
The  source  of  all  their  bliss. 

And  when    they   from   this  world 
They  see  him  as  he  is.    (depart< 

4.  Loid.  may  I  live  to  thee  by  faith, 
To  thee  O  may   I  die  ; 

For  thine  I  am  in  life  and  death. 
Thine,  thine  eternally.  /,. 

(1137.)        939.  r.97. 

A  LTHO'  a  pardon'd  sinner's  mind 
To  be  with  Christ  is  most  inclined- 
Yet  long  as  he  remaineth  here, 
Be  it  a  day,  a  month,  or  year. 
If  but  his  heart  be  daily  cheer'd 

by  grace,  (race. 

He  runs  with  patience  his  appointed 
2  We  in  this  world  no  city  ha\e. 
Where  we  to  fix  our  dwelling  crave; 
For  as  a  traveller  on  the  road 
Oft  rests,  but  hath  no  fix'd  abode, 
Li fr'x  comforts   thus  we  welcome 

not  pursue.  (in  view 

But  keep  our  heavenly  mansion  still 

(1138.)        940.  t.166, 

LORD,  whither  can  I.  sinner,  flee, 
When  I  go  hence,not  to  thj  breast? 
Poi  I  have  sought  no  other  home, 
For  I  have  found  no  other  reel  • 


RESURRECTION. 

When  earthly    cares  engross   the  (1143.)  944. 

mind, 
\nd  turn  my  thoughts  aside  from 


289 
T.  590. 

OUR  conversation  is  in  heaven. 
Whence  also  we  expect    (come, 
thee'  .         .   (nig     ,  The  Lord  our  Saviour  Christ   to 

the    successive    days    and       And  gather  his  elect : 

Then  shall  he  our  vile  body  change, 

And  fashion  it  like  his, 
A  glorious  body,  fbrm'd  for  realms 
Of  everlasting  bliss. 


Seem  long  and  wearisome  to  me 
'Z.  My  God,  and  can  a  needy  child, 
That  loves  thee  in  humility. 
From  thy  dear  presence   be  exil'd, 
Or  ever  separated  be  ? 
O  no,  for  in  thy  wounded  hands 


(1144.)  945. 


r.  83. 


By  iaith  my  name  engrav  d  I  see;.CHRIST  ocMl y  suredefencc. 

firm  and  secure  thy  promise  stands,  j  my  Redeemerj  liveth 

\xZuZ  art      y  lnen      °  what  Posing  hopes  from  theme 

Watts.  ||y  })Ciieviug  heart  deriveth  : 
94 1 .  T.  96.  Else  death's  long  and  gloomy  night 


shall  b. 

(1139.) 


I\  age  and  feebleness  extreme, 
W  ho  shall  a  helpless  worm  redeem  ? 
Jesus,  my  only  hope  thou  art, 
Strength  of  my  failing  flesh  and 

heart  ; 
O  could  I  catch  a  smile  from  thee, 
And  drop  into  eternity 

1140.)  942.*  T.  168 

MAKE  my  calling  and  election. 

Jesus,  every  day  more  sure; 
Keep  me  under  thy  direction 


Would  my  guilty  soul  affright. 

2.  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
'•  Thou  shalt  rise  too,"  saitb  m\ 

S;niour ; 
Of  what  should  I  be  afraid  .' 
1  with  him  shall  live  for  ever  ; 
C.  We>ley.  Can  the  head  forsake  his  limb, 
And  not  draw  me  unto  him  !  — 

3.  No,  my  soul  he  cannot  leave. 
This,  this  is  my  consolation  ; 

'And  my  body  in  the  grave 


Rests  in  hope  and  expectation, 


Till  I,  thro'  thv  god-like  power.  *f8U  l\  w 
Unto  endless  glory  raised,  TJ  hal  *";****  flesh  shall  see 

In  thy  mansions  shall  be  placed  :    Incorruptibility. 

When  in  thee  I  end  my  race.       4.  Closely  by  love's  sacred  bands 
Weeping  shall  for  ever  cease.       I  am  join'd  to  him  already, 

.  And  my  faith's  outstretched  hands 
T.  37.    1  "  embrace  my  Lord  are  r. 
Death  itself  shall  ni'\cr  par! 


1141.  943.* 

M  Y  haj»py  lot  is  here 

The  Lamb  to  follow  ; 
Be  this  my  onl\  can 

Each  step  to  hallow. 
\ ml  thus  await  the  time 

When  Christ  my  Saviour 
Will  call  tne  hence,  with  him 
To  live  lor  ever.  (ir 

21 


Mine  and  my  Redeemer's  heart. 
5.  Flesh  1  bear,  and  therefore  m*sl 
Unto  dust  be  once  reduced  ; 
•  This  1  own,  but  from  the  dust 
i  shall  be  to  life  produced. 
Am!,  convey'd  to  endless  Miss, 
Li>.   p/1  i  re   n\  Redeemer  i-. 


•-J90 


DEPARTURE  AND 


o\  In  my  body,  when  restor'd 
From  the  grave  in  which  it  slum- 
I  shall  see  my  God,my  Lord,  (ber'd,! 
With  bis  saints  in  glory  number'd;! 
In  my  flesh  eternally 
My  Redeemer  I  shall  see. 

7.  There  mine  eyes  most  certainly 
Shall  behold  and  know  my  Saviour,  I 

1.  no  stranger,  no,  ev'n  I, 

Him  to  see  shall  have  the  favour  : 
Grieving,  pining,  in  that  day 
Ever  shall  be  done  away. 

8.  What  here  sickens,  sighs,  and 

groans,  (torious ; 

There  o'er  death   shall  prove  vic- 
Earthly  here  are  sown  my  bones, 
Heavenly  they  shall  rise,  and  glori- 
What  is  natural  sown  here,   (ous  : 
Shall  as  spiritual  rise  there. 

9.  Let  us  raise  our  minds  above 
This  world's  lusts,  vain,  transitory, 
Cleave  to  him  ev'n  here  in  love, 
Whom  we  hope  to  see  in  glory ; 
May  our  minds  tend  constantly 
When  we  ever  wish  to  be. 

Louisa  of  Brandenburg. 

(1145.)         940.*  t.  22. 

MY  life  I  now  to  God  resign. 
At  his  decree  I'll  not  repine  ;   (all, 
My  hairs  the  Lord  hath  number'd 
TVot  one  without  his  will  can  fall. 

2.  Lord,  what  is  man  !   a  clod  of 

earth, 
A  needy  mortal  from  his  birth  ; 
Brought  nothing  with  him  when 

he  came,  (frame, 

And    naked     leaves    this    worldly 

3.  Teach  us  to  number  so  our  days 
That  we  npply  to  wisdom's  ways, 
Knowing  how  iwM  our  moments 

u\,  (die. 

That  all.  both  young  and  old,  must 


4.  Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  says, 
Alas,  I  count  my  pilgrim-days  ; 
A  stranger  here  on  earth  I  roam, 
Till  God  shall  call  his  servant  horn*-. 

5.  How  should   I  live  in  constant 

dread, 
Harass'd  by  guilt,  of  death  afraid, 
Did  I  not  know,  God  gave  his  Son. 
Who  did  for  all  my  sins  atone. 

6.  'Tis  he  my  Saviour,Jesus  Christ. 
Who  for  my  sins  was  saerifie'd. 
And    rose    triumphant    from    the 

grave. 

That  he  my  soul  from  death  might 
save. 

7.  To    him    I    yield    my    life  and 

breath, 
His  love  will   guide  my  soul  thro* 

death, 
And  bring  me  to  the  blissful  place, 
Where  I  shall  see  him  face  to  face. 

8.  My  flesh  meanwhile  doth  rest  in 
hope, 

Till  in  his  likeness  I  wake  up; 
Out  of  his  hands  no  dust  shall  fall. 
But  rise  immortal  at  his  call. 

9.  This  gives  me  comfort  and  relief, 
In  all  my  greatest  pain  and  grief: 
He'll  wipe  away  my  every  tear. 
When  he  in  glory  shall  appear. 

10.  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  I   humbly 

pray, 
Me  with  thy   righteousness  arra\  ; 
In  garments  o(  salvation  drest, 
I'm  sure  of  endless  joy  and  rest 

11.  Amen,  thou  sovereign  God  ot 

love, 
O   grant   that,  when  we  hence  re- 
move, 
Our  souls,  redeemed  with  thy  blood, 
May  find  in  thee  their  sure  abode 
Pappaa 


RESURRECTION. 


291 


114(5.)         947.*  t.  22. 

LORD  Jesus,  fountain  of  ray  life, 
Sole  comfort  in  this  world  of  strife. 
I  come  both  weary  and  oppress'd, 
And   pray,  Lord,  take  my  soul  to 

rest. 
3     When  I  shall  yield  my  dying 

breath. 
Support  me  by  thy  hitter  death  ; 
Thy  mercy  is  my  only  plea  ; 
Th\  bonds  have  gain'd  my  liberty. 

3.  By  all  thy  pains  for  me  endur'd. 
Thou  hast  eternal  life  procur'd  ; 
Thy  shame,  reproach,  and  thorny 

crown, 
Gain'd  for  me  glory  and  renown. 

4.  Thy  stripes  have  me,  a  sinner, 

heal'd  ; 
M  v  pardon  with  thy  blood  is  seal'd  ; 
Thy  agony,  thy  dying  breath, 
Redeem'd  me  from  eternal  death. 
/>.  Unto  my  heart,  when  speech  I 

want. 
The  utterance  of  thy  Spirit  grant : 
O  that  my  soul    to    heaven    may 

rise,  (eyes. 

When  death  in  darkness  seals  my 
<5.  Thy  hitter  death  shall  sweeten 

mine, 
My  soul  I  to  thy  care  resign  :  (me, 
Thou,  since  thou  gav'st  thy  life  for 
Wilt  keep  iuc  to  eternity. 
7.    How   glad   am    I,   that    I 

known. 
Whit   thou   to    ransom     me 

dime  : 
How  {lad  am  1,  that  1  believe, 
Thou,  when  1  die,  wilt  me  receive. 
H.   Thanks  he  to  thee,  who  hast  en- 
dur'd 
My  curse,  and  life  for  me  procur'd: 


Nor  doth  the  grave  to  me  appear 
A  terror,  since  thou  restedst  there. 
9.   What  songs  of  everlasting  joy 
Shall    mine    and    angels'  tongues 

employ  ; 
How  shall  I  to  eternity 
Exalt  thv  love  and  mercy  free. 

P.  Eberus. 


948.  > 


T.   151. 


have 


hast 


(iu9.; 

WHEN  I  shall  gain  permission 

To  leave  this  mortal  tent, 
And  get  from  pain  dismission, 

Jesus,  thyself  present ; 
And  let  me,  when  expiring, 

Recline  upon  thy  breast, 
Thus  I  shall  be  acquiring 

Eternal  life  and  rest. 

P.  Gerhard. 

(1150.)         949.*         t.  232. 

'LORD,  let  thy  blest  angelic  ban<U 
Convey  my  soul  into  thy  hands, 

When  soul  and  body  sever  ; 
My  body,  tho'  reduced  to  dust, 
Thou  wilt,  O  Lord,  I  firmly  trust, 

Raise  up  to  live  for  ever  : 
Then  shall  I  see  thee  face  to  face 
In  everlasting  joy  and  peace, 
And  sing  with  all  the  saints  above 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love ; 
O  Christ,  my  Lord,  I'll  thee  adore, 
Here  and  above  for  evermore. 

M.  5<challin^ 

(1151  950.*  t.  14. 

O  HOW  I  long  with  Christ  to  be, 

And  in  his  presence  rest, 
He  draws  my  soul  most  powerfully; 

I  to  his  bosom  haste. 
2.  Meanwhile  may  I  in  spirit  view 

His  sufferings,  cross,  and  death  ; 
These  to  my  heart  be  daily  new, 

Till  I  resign  my  breatU. 


292 


DEPARTURE  AND 


3.  Me  for  thy  coming,  Lord,  prepare;} 
Grant  I  may  ready  be, 

Whene'er  thou  cal  lest,  without  fear  I 
To  meet  and  welcome  thee. 

4.  Thou  know'st  my  insufficiency  ; 
All  my  diseases  cure; 

O  let  thy  stripes  and  wounds  on  me 
Exert  their  healing  power. 

5.  Thus  will  my  wants  he  well  sup- 

plied, 
Thus  will  my  soul  with  grace 
Abundantly  be  satisfied, 

And  kept  in  heavenly  peace  ; — 

6.  Until  the  hour  shall  strike  at  last. 
When  I,  from  sorrow  free, 

Shall  hasten  to  thy  arms  and  breast, 
And  ever  live  with  thee. 


(1152.)         951. 


t.582. 


THE  spirits  of  the  just, 

Confin'd  in  bodies,  groan,  (dust, 
Till  death  consigns  the  corpse   to 

And  then  the  conflict's  done  : 
.lesus,  who  came  to  save, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Hath  sanctified  the  gloomy  grave, 

And  made  even  death  our  gain. 
2.   Why  should  we  fear  to  trust 

The  place  where  .lesus  lay  7 
He'll    raise    our    bodies  from    the 

And  unt«  life  convey  :       (dust, 
Sin's  pardon 'd,  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside; 
The    law     gives    sin    condemning 

Hut  lesus  lor  us  died,      (power, 
j.  Confiding  in  thy  name, 

Jesus,  the  church's  Head, 
\\  <    give  te  earth  the  breathless 
tram 

Remembering  thou  wast  dead  : 
\  bitter  death  indeed 

\S  &j  linn*',  o  Lamb  of  (Jod  ; 


But  from  the  curse   thou  hast   in 

By  thy  atoning  blood.        (freed. 
4.  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

O  grave,  thy  victory  ! 
He  that  believes  in  Christ  can  ling, 

"  He  hath  redeemed  me  :" 
Trusting  in  him  by  faith, 

We  now  the  victory  gain  ; 
In  him  we  triumph  over  death. 

Who  for  us  rose  again. 

.7.    OsH 

952.  t.  14. 

WHY    do    we    mourn    departing 
friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 

'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  send- 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2.  Why  should  we  tremble  to  conve) 
Their  relics  to  the  tomb  7 

There  the  Redeemer's  body  lay. 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

3.  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he 
And  softenM  every  bed  ;    (blest. 

Where  should  the  dying  members 
But  with  the  dying  Head,  (rest, 

4.  Thence  he  arose, ascending  high, 
And  show'd  our  feet  the  \va\  : 

Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

5.  Then  let  the   last  loud  trumpet 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise;  (sound. 

Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground. 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

(1153.)        953.  p-102 

WHERE  is  tkis  infant7  It  is  gone  ! 
To    whom  1     To    Jesus     who     r<- 

deem'd  it : 
It  now  appears  before  his  throne. 
Where  he  continues  still  to  tend  it, 

Hin  t;i»uur  —  for  ev.«r 


RESURRECTION. 


293 


To  prove:  he  doth  bear  (his  care.  |  (1156.)  956.  *  T.  79. 

This  lamb  in  his  bosom,  'tis  safe  in  |  WHEN  children,  bless'd  by  Jesus, 
2.  He  took  such  in    his  arms  on! To  whom  their  souls  are  precious, 


earth, 
And  show'd  to  them  peculiar  favour; 
Hence  we  may   know,  that  from 

their  birth 
He  is  their  ever-gracious  Saviour : 
He  gave  them. — he  takes  them, 
Whene'er  he  sees  best  (him  to  rest. 

For  them  to  come  to  him,  and  with  j  Th7b0dy  dead,  the  spirit* 
3.  This  infant  rests  now  happily      Will  endless  life  inherit 
In  Christ,  the  source  of  our  salva-;  With  his  redeem'd  and  happy  sheep. 
Rejoicing  to  eternity.  (tion,|  J.  A.  Botha 

Join'd  to  the  perfect  congregation  :,H  157  \  957.*  T.  14 

ai-6!  °  '~7LWf  r11^  '  f  ~„;~  I B  LEST  soul,how  sweetly  dost  thou 

v\  e  know  that,  from  pain    (again. i      „  .  •,        .    * 

r>  i         i  l  ii  u  u^i  i  s*       From  every  toi   and  care,    (rest 

Released,  we  once  shall  behold  it  _   .     .  J  T         ,    '  '    \ 

A.  ReinckoJ  Enjoying-  now,  on  Jesus   breast. 

(1154  )        954  t  14  !    ^liss  far  hey°nd  comPare  ! 

HOW  Sweetly'  this    our    brother]2-  Hi*    ^ufierings    have    deliver'* 
Enjoying  endless  peace;  (sleeps,' 


Depart  in  early  years, 
They  are  not  lost ;  for  heaven 
To  children  shall  be  given  ; 
Eternal  happiness  is  theirs. 
2.  This  child  is  therefore  blessed. 
Let  no  one  be  distressed. 

Christ  bid  it  fall  asleep  : 


The  erave. wherein  his  Saviour  lay 

Is  now  his  resting-place, 
~.    Nousrht  ean  disturb  this  heir  of 

All  worldly  cares  are  fled  ;    (life, 
To  be  with  Christ  was  his  desire, 

And  now  he's  perfected. 

(1155.)        955.  t.  16. 

HAPPY  soul,  thy  days  are  ended, 

All  thy  mourning  days  below  ; 
Thou,  by  angel-guards  attended, 

Didst  to  Jesus'  presence  go. 
*2.  Trusting  in  thy  Saviour's  merit,  Thy  mortal  life, and  now  thro*  graca 

Thou  hast  seen  thv  Lord  above.  Beholdest  Jesus  face  to  face  : 


From  misery,  woe,  and  death  ; 

His  word,  ''"Lis  finish'd,"  proved 
The  triumph  of  thy  faith,  (to  be 

3.  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  re- 
in hope  committed  be  ;     (mains 

Until  the  body,  chang'd,  obtains 
Blest  immortality.     Q-.  Naumann 

(1158.)        958.*        t.483. 

NOW  rest  in  peace:  :||: 

Our  prayers,  when  dying,  thee  at- 

Thou  hast  ended  ( tended  ; 


Waiting  to  receive  thy   spirit. 

Reaching  out  the  crown  of  love. 
3.  For  the  joy  be  set  before  thee, 

Thou  didst  bear  a  moment's  pain, 
Die,  to  live  a  life  of  glory, 

duffer,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 
C  v' 


The  holy  angels  did  convey 
Thy  soul  to  realms  of  endless  day  ; 
There  bless  thee,  God,  the  Father, 
and  the  Son,  (in  One  : 

And  Holy  Ghost, — Jehovah,  Three 
With  saints  adore  the  Lamb 
That  sitteth  on  the  throne.  z. 


2*4 


XLI.     THE  LAST  JUDGMENT. 


(1159.)        959.  t.  585. 

DAY  of  judgment!  day  of  won- 
ders ! 

Hark,  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders. 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  : 
How  the  summons  :R: 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound. 

2.  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wear- 

ing, 
Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine  ; 
Ye  who  love  the  Lord's  appearing, 
Then  shall  say,  This  God  is  mine  : 
Gracious  Saviour,  :||: 
Own  me  on  that  day  as  thine. 

3.  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 
Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea  ; 
All  the  powers  of  nature  shaken, 
At  his  call  prepare  to  flee  : 
Careless  sinner,  :||: 

What  will  then  become  of  thee  1 
A.  Then  to  all  who  have  coufessed, 
Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "Come  near  ye  blessed, 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  : 
You  for  ever  :||: 

8hall  my  love  and  glory  know." 
5.  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches 
May  this  thought  our  courage  raise, 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches; 
Sighs  will  then  be  chang'd  to  praise: 
We  shall  triumph  :||: 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 

.1.  Nt'wtoii. 

(1160.)         900.*         T.  132. 

'TIS    sure    that    awful    time    will 

come, 
When  Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory, 


Shall  from  his   throne    give   men 

their  doom. 
And  change  things  transitory  : 
This  will  strike  dumb    each    im- 
pious jeer,  (fire, 
When  all  things  are  consum'd   by 
And  heaven  and  earth  dissolved. 

2.  The  wakening  trumpet  all  shall 

hear, 
The  dead  shall  then  be  raised, 
And  'fore   the  judgment-seat  ap- 
pear, 
On  the  right  and  left  hand  placed  : 
Those  in  the  body  at  that  time 
Shall,  in  a  manner  most  sublime. 
Endure  a  transmutation. 

3.  Woe,  then,  to  him  that  hath  de- 
God's  word  and  revelation,  (spis'd 
And  here  done  nothing  but  devis'd 
His  lust's  gratification  ;  (stand, 
Then,  how  confounded  will  he 
Wrhen  he  must  go,  at  Christ's  coin- 
To  everlasting  torment.      (mand. 

4.  When  all  with  awe  shall  stand 

around 
To  hear  their  doom  allotted, 
O  may  my  worthless  name  be  found 
In  the  Lamb's  book  unblotted  : 
Grant  me  that  firm, unshaken  faith. 
That    thou,  my    Saviour,  by    thy 

death 
Hast  purchas'd  my  salvation. 

5.  Before  thou   shalt  as  Judge  ap- 
IMead  as  my    Intercessor,        (pear. 
And  on  that  awful  day  declare 
That  I  am  thy  confessor; 

Then  bring  me  to  that  blessed  place. 
Where  I  shall  see  with  open  face 
The  glory  of  thy  kingdom. 


LAST  JUDGMENT. 


6.  O  Jesus,  shorten  the  delay. 

And  hasten  thy  salvation, 

That  we  may  see  that  glorious  day 

Produce  a  new  creation  ; 

Lord  Jesus,  come,  our  Judge  and! 

King, 
Come,  change  our  mournful  notes, 

to  sing 
Thy  praise  for  ever :   Amen. 

B.  Kingwald. 

L161.)      961.    t.  581  or  83. 

HARK,    the    trump    of    God    is 

heard. 
And  the  archangel's  voice  on  high  ; 
Yea,  the  Lord  himself  descends 
With  a  shout  that  rends  the  sky ; 
Lo,  the  bars  of  death  are  burst, 
See,  the  dead  in  Christ  rise  first. 
2.  His  blest  people,  still  on  earth, 
In  a  moment  chang'd,  arise,    (up, 


295 
T.  585. 


(1162.)         962. 

LO,  he  cometh !  countless  trumpets 

Christ's  appearance  usher  in  : 

1  Midst  ten    thousand    saints    and 

angels 
See  our  Judge  and  Saviour  shine  : 

Hallelujah!  :|:  (slain. 

Welcome,    welcome,    Lamb  once 

2.  Now  the  song  of  all  the  saved. 
u  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,"  resounds  : 
Now   resplendent  shine  his   nail- 
prints, 

Every  eye  shall  see  his  wounds: 

Great  his  glory;  :||: 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow. 

3.  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 
Earth  and  heaven  flee  away  ; 

All  his  enemies  confounded 


Hear  the  trump  proclaim  his  day  ; 

Come  to  judgment, : || : 
And  with  them,  in  clouds  caught:  0.       ,  ,    c       *u    o        c  \k 
—.....    ~  ,       ..    rt      Stand  before  the  Son  of  Man. 


Meet  their  Saviour  in  the  skies 
Fears  and  doubts  are  far  remov'd, 
Him  they  see  whom  here  they  lov'd. 
3.  See  this  transient,  mortal  life 
Swallow'd  up  eternally  : 


4.  All  who  love  him  view  his  glory. 
In  his  bright,  once  marred  face  : 
Jesus  cometh ;  all  his  people 
Now    their    heads  with    gladnes* 
Happy  mourners,  :|j:  (raise: 


Death,  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?  I  v 

«I7,  ^  .,  »       •  L.O,  on  clouds  he  comes,  he  comes. 

Where,  O  grave,  thy  victory  \         \ 

Thanks  to  God,  thro' Christ  we  have  5-  See  redemption,  long  expected. 

Victory  over  death  and  grave.         j  0n  that  awful  <%  appear  ; 

All  his  people,  once  despised, 
Joyful  meet  him  in  the  air  : 


4.  Now  ail  tears  are  wip'd  away  ; 
Free  from  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain, 
All  his  ransom'd  saints  with  him 
Kings  and  priests  for  ever  reign  : 
Henceforth  his  unbounded  grace 
Is  their  theme  of  endless  praise. 

5.  In  the  hope  of  all  this  joy, 
Brethren,  let  us  still  be  found, 
Steadfast  in  the  faith  of  Christ, 
May  we  all  in  love  abound, 
Till  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
Live  with  him  for  evermore. 


Hallelujah, 
Saviour,  now  thy  kingdom  comes. 

J.  Cfiini.K 


(1163.)         963. 


t.  590. 


MY  faith  shall    triumph  o'er  the 

grave, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes  : 


•;:u> 


LAST  JUDGMENT. 


Ere  long  I  know  he  shall   appear 

In  power  and  glory  great  ; 

And  death,  thr  last  of  all  his  foes 

Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

-.  Then,  tho*  the  worms  my  flesh 

devour, 
And  make  my  corpse  their  prey, 
1  know  I  shall  arise  with  power. 
On  the  last  judgment-day  ;  (earth, 
When  God  shall   stand  upon  the 
Him  these  mine  eyes  shall  see, 
My  flesh  shall  feel  a  second  birth. 
And  ever  with  him  he. 
X.  Then  his  own  hand  shall  wipe  the 
From  every  weeping  eye  ;     (tears 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs, 
.Shall  cease  eternally:     (and  fears, 
How   long,  dear  Saviour,  0  how 

long, 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Oh,  hasten  thy  appearance,  Lord,  : 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

Watts. 

(1164.)         964.  t.  14. 

WHEN  rising  from  the  bed  of 
death, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 

Oh,  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

2.  If  yet  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
Thy  mercy  I've  not  sought, 

My     heart    with    inward     horror 
shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought, — 

3,  Thai  thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  stand 
In  majesty  severe,  (diselos'd 

And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul: 
How  then  shall  I  appear? 

1.  Hut  thou  declared  in  thy  word. 
Thai  sinners  who  to  thee, 

While  here  they  life,  repenting 
Shall  live  eternally.  (turn, 


5.  Grant  then,  that  I  ma\  favoured 
Full  pardon  to  obtain,  (be, 

Since  Jesus  Christ,  to  save  my  soul. 
Upon  the  cross  was  slain. 

Addison. 

(1167.)         965.  t.  151. 

WHE.\  conscious  sinners  tremble. 
To  hear  the  trumpet's  sound, 

That  bids  the  dead  assemble 
The   judgment-seat  around  ; 

0  then  among  that  number 
May  we  thy  call  obey, 

Who  burst  the  bands  of  slumber 
To  view  a  glorious  day. 

(1168.)         966.-  t.  16. 

JUDGE  me  now,  my  God  and  Sa- 
viour, 

Ev'n  before  the  judgment-day  ; 
Then  to  me,  a  worm,  thy  favour 

Thro'  eternity  display.  z. 

(1169.)         967.*         T.205- 

ARE  you  form'd  a  creature  new, 
Cleans'd  by  Jesus'  precious  blood  ? 
Can  you  Christ  in  spirit  view, 
Reconcil'd  by  him  to  God  ? 
Rise,  to  meet  the  Bridegroom  so. 
Mingle  with  the  virgin-row  ; 
Have  you  oil.  you    nrcd  not  fear, 
Tho'  this  moment  he  appear. 
2.  Rise,  go  forth  to  meet  the  Lamb. 
Slumber  not  'midst  worldly  rare  ; 
Let  your  lamps  be  all    on  flame, 
For  his  coming  now  prepare  : 
Then  whene'er  you  hear  the  cry, 

1  Lo.the  Bridegroom draweth  nigh/ 
You  will  not  confounded  be, 

Hut  can  meet  him  cheerfully* 

8.    Let  us  walk  the  narrow  way. 
Watchful,  cheerful,  free  from   toil. 
Trim  our  lamps  from  div  to  day. 
Adding  still  recruits  of  oil  : 


THE  CHURCH  TRIUMPHANT. 


IJoubiy  doth  the  Spirit  rest 
On  his  happy  peaceful  breast. 
Who  himself  to  praying  gives, 
Who  a  life  of  watchinsr  lives. 

Sperlider. 

1170.)      968.*    t.  B.p.  113. 

VE  virgins,  be 

Girt  with  alacrity  : 

At  midnight  cometh  He  : 

Cease  all  your  mourning, 

The  Lord  will  be  returning  : 

Him  ye  shall  see 

In  majesty. 

2.   Now  ready  stand, 

Yea,  always  ready  stand. 


The  B  ride  groom  is  at  hand  : 

Sleep  not  nor  slumber, 

Let  nothing  you  encumber. 

But  ready  stand  ; 

He  is  at  hand.  Louisa  v.  FUyn 


t.  79. 

us    pre- 


(1172;)         969.* 

LORD,  for   thy  coming 
pare, 

May  we  to  meet  thee  without  fear. 

At  all  times  ready  be  : 
In  faith  and  love  preserve  us  sound: 
O  let  us  day  and  night  be  found 
Waiting  with  joy  to  welcome  thee. 
Greg  • 


XLII.     THE  CHURCH  TRIUMPHANT. 


(1173.)         970.  t.  159. 

MOUNT  Zion,  where  the  Lamb  of  I 
Who  for  our  sins  aton'd,   (God, 

And    bought  us   by    his    precious 
blood, 
For  ever  is  enthron'd  ;        (bride 

Where  his  redeem'd   and    chosen 

Thro'  endless  ages  shall  reside  ; 

[a  here  thro'  faith  in  Jesus'  name 

Our  joy  and  final  aim. 

2.  Jerusalem,  the  church  above, 
Now  triumphs  over  death  ; 

And  when  we,  perfected  in  love, 

Shall  once  resign  our   breath. 
We  shall   with  all    the   Baints   in 

light 
In  cheerful  songs  of  praise  unite, 
And  with  his  chosen  evermore 
His  saving  naun1  adore. 

3.  Deliver'd  from  this  mortal  clay. 
From  sorrow,  sin.  and  pain. 


We  shall  with  Christ  in  lasting  da  v 

True  holiness  obtain  : 
Lord  Jesus,hear  our  fervent  prayer. 
Us  needy  sinners  all  prepare. 
By  faith  in  thee  to  end  our  race. 
And  to  behold  thv  face. 


971. 


J.  Swertner 


T.  14. 


JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home  .' 
Name  ever  dear  to  me  !      (end. 

When  shall  my  labours  have  an. 
In   joy,  and  peace,  and  thee1 

2.  When  shall  these  eye*  thy  heaven- 

built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks, with  salvation  strong. 
And  streets  i)i   shining  gold  ? 

3.  There     happier    bowers    thai 

Eden's  bloom, 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 


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Bless'd  seats  !    through  rude  and 
stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4.  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain 

and  woe, 
And  feel  at  death  dismay  ! 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5.  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 

And    soon    my  friends    in   Christ 
he  low. 

Will  join  the  glorious  band. 
C.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


973. 


T.205. 


1174.) 


972.* 


t.  97. 


HOW  greatly  doth  my  soul  rejoice, 
That,   by  my  faithful  Shepherd's 

choice, 
My  name  is  certainly  enroll'd 
Among  the  sheep  of  his  blest  fold  : 
May  I  by  nothing  e'er  be  drawn 

aside,  (bride. 

But    be    a  happy  member  of   his 
2.  My  faith  victorious  now  doth  rise 
Above  all  earthly  vanities, 
And  hath  Jerusalem  full  in  view, 
That  holy  city,  fair  and  new  ; 
Thro'  faith  in  Christ  I  am  God's 

child  and  heir,      (dom  share. 
And  shall  the  glories  of  his  king- 
3.Then  all  old  things  will  pass  away, 
And  a  new  scene  itself  display; 
We  wait  for  thee,  [mmanuel, 
Come  soon,  thy  majesty  reveal ; 
Our  voices  then   in   higher  strains 

shall  raise 
A  joyful  Hallelujah  to  thy  praise. 

(!.   Arnold 


RISE,  my    soul,  and  stretch  thy 

wings, 
Now  thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 
Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay. 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  the  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2.  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 
Never  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending  sewks  the  sun  ; 
Both  still  speeding  to  their  source  : 
So,  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 
There  to  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3.  Cease,   ye    pilgrims,    cease    to 

mourn, 
Press  ye  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  your  Saviour  will  return, 
All  triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  we  know, 
Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n  : 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 
All  of  earth  exchang'd  for  heaven. 
(Viinick  (ad. ' 


(1175.) 


974.*        t.  58&. 


JESUS'  life  of  grief  and  sorrows, 
All  his  sufferings,  death  and  pain. 
Prove  in  life  our  consolation, 
And  in  death  our  joy  remain ; 

Hallelujah,  :  ||  : 
Christ's  our  life. hence  death  is  gain. 
2.  On  his  precious  death  and  merit 
All  our  hopes  are  safely  built; 
We  rejoice  in  his  salvation, 
Freed  from  sin's  condemning  guilt; 

Sing  his  triumphs,  :||: 
Twil  for  us  bis  blood  was  spilt. 


TRIUMPHANT. 


299 


3.  Jesus  yicldeth  up  his  spirit, 
Lo,  he  hows  his  head  and  dies ; 
From  his  death  we  life  inherit, 
Hence  our  happiness  takes  rise  : 

We  now  glory  :|: 
Only  in  his  sacrifice. 

4.  Jesus'  body  once  interred. 
Sanctifies  his  brethren's  rest, 
And  the  place  which  keeps  their 

bodies,  (guest. 

Since   earth   lodg'd   that   heavenly 

Now  is  hallow'd;  :||: 
We  lie  down  in  hope  most  blest. 

5.  Our  Redeemer  rose  victorious, 
O  what  joy  doth  this  afford  ! 
Lasting  bliss  awaits  us  yonder, 
Rais'd  to  glory,  like  our  Lord  : 

Blessed  Saviour,  :|j: 
Ever  be  by  us  ador'd. 

6.  Conquering  Lord,  to  heaven  as- 

cended 
To  prepare  for  us  a  place,    (merit ; 
Pleading    thine    own    blood    and 
Here  our  faith  rests  on  thy  grace. 

There  in  glory  :||: 
We  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

7.  Jesus,  at  thy  blest  appearing. 
Freed  from   weakness,    grief,  and 
We,  restored  to  thy  likeness,  (pain, 
Then  shall  join  thy  happy  train  : 

Make  us  ready,  :||: 
Lord,  thy  glory  to  obtain. 


3.  Oh,  what  songs  of  praises 
Will  then  in  heaven 
Resound,  when  all   the   ransom  d 
souls  thanksgiving 

To  Jesus  brin*. 

14.   Lamb  once  slain  for  sinners. 

i  Receive  our  praises  ;    (and  classes. 

Honour  and   glory  from  all   choir* 

To  thee  are  due. 

5.  Now  let  all  say,  Amen, 

The  Lord  be  praised,  (ever  blessed 

In  heaven  and  earth   his  name  for 

By  all  that  breathe. 

Gregor. 


(1177.)        976.' 


t.  71. 


(1176.)        1)75.*        T.-58. 

WHAT  ecstatic  pleasure 
Shall  I  then  savour,  (for  ever. 

When  face  to  face  beholding  thee 
Lord,  as  thou  art. 
'2.  On  what  joys  celestial 
Shall  I  be  feasting,  (hour  resting. 
When,  in  thy  presence  from  all  la- 
I  sabbath  keep. 


WHAT  shall  I  feel,  when  I 
The  glorious  choirs  espy 

In  bliss  unceasing; 
Already  in  my  heart 
Rays  from  bright  Salem  dart, 

With  hopes  most  pleasing. 
1 2.  I  hear  the  enraptur'd  song 
'.  Rais'd  by  the  blessed  throng 

Of  the  redeemed  : 
Seated  upon  the  throne, 
The  Lamb  once  slain  alone 

Is  worthy  deemed. 
3.  Rejoice,  my  soul,  thou  soon, 
When  here  thy  race  is  run, 

Shalt  have  the  favour 
'To  go  and  join  the  blest, 
And  there  at  home  to  rest 

With  Christ  thy  Saviour. 
1 4,  Then  shall  our  woe  and  grief 
Find  a  most  sure  relief 

In  joys  unbounded  ; 
Triumphant  songs  shall  be 
To  the  blest  Trinity 

For  ever  sounded. 
5.   How  blest  when  we  can  say, 
All  else  is  tied  away. 


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And  love  prevaileth  : 
No  longer  faith  and  hope 
We  need  to  bear  us  up, 

Love  never  faileth. 

6.  See,  how  the  victors  go 
In  raiment  white  as  snow, 

With  glory  crowned  : 
He  grants  to  them  thro'  grace 
Around  his  throne  a  place, 

On  whom  death  frowned. 

7.  The  Bridegroom  now  appears 
He  wipes  oft'  all  our  tears, 

And  ends  all  sadness  : 
To  him  I  had  resign'd 
Myself,  and  now  am  join'd 

In  perfect  gladness. 

8.  O  Lord,  grant  my  request, 
To  he  in  heaven  at  rest, 

When  'tis  thy  pleasure  ; 
Then  to  eternity 
I  ne'er  shall  parted  he 

From  thee,  my  treasure. 

9.  At  thy  thro'-pierced  feet 
I'll  humbly  take  my  seat, 

There's  heaven's  enjoyment  : 
To  give  thee  thanks  and  praise, 
For  all  thy  love  and  grace, 

Be  my  employment. 

10.  While  here,  I  live  by  faith, 
Relying  on  thy  death, 

For  thou'rt  my  Saviour  ; 
There  I  shall  sweetly  rest, 
Reclining  on  thy  breast, 

In  peace  for  ever.  ftregor  A  Z. 

117*.)         977.  r.136. 

MY   Lord  and  Cod, 
Whp  hast  for  me  atoned, 

Knd  in  death'a  agony  for  me  bust 
I  weep  lor  joy,  (groaned  ; 

\iu\  raise  my  feeble  song;   (tation 
For  both  in  life  and  death  this  medi- 


Proves     unto    me    a     sweet     and 

strengthening  consolation  : 
My  pardon's  sealed  with  thy  blood. 
My  Lord,  my  God. 

2.  The  time  will  come, 
W7hen  endless  consolation 

Will    be    their    lot,  who   wait  for 

Christ's  salvation  : 
"  I  am  redeom'd," 
Saith  a  believing  heart; 
"  Ev'n  here  the  Lord,  whose  mercy 

never  endeth, 
Wipes  oft  my  tears  away,  and  all 

my  steps  attendeth  ; 
The  time  to  be  with  him  at  home 
At  last  will  come." 

3.  Come  soon,  O  come. 
Ye  hours,  wherein  for  ever 
With  hosts  of  saints  I  too  shall  have 
To  see  my  Lord  :  (the  favour 
With  joy  for  him  I  wait : 

Who   knows  but   I   this  day   may 

leave  the  body, 
Call'd  forth  to  meet  the  Bridegroom; 

may  he  find  me  ready  : 
I  long  to  be  with  him  at  home  ; 

Come  soon,  O  come. 

4.  O  happy  lot, 

To  live  in   blessed  union 

With  Christ,  and  with  his  church 

in  close  communion  ; 
To  look  to  him, 
Prompted  by  love  and  need  ; 
To   feed    by   faith  upon   his  death 

and  merit,       (him  one  spirit ; 

And.  purified  in  heart,  become  with 

To  love  him,  tho'  we  see  him  not ; 

o  happy  lot 

5.  o  happy  lot, 

To  dwell  with  Christ  our  Saviour, 
There  to  behold  his  countenance 
In  BOBgfl  of  joy  (for  ever  ; 

His  holy  name  to  praise  ; 


TRIUMPHANT.  301 

To  thank  him  for  our  blessed  con-  May  I  unmoved 

summation.  Lean  upon  the  arm  of  my  Bclowd  . 

And  view  his  wounds,  those  pledges  8>  May    the    tears    and    sweat   ot 

of  complete  salvation,  Olivet's  mountain, 

All  pain  and  sorrow  then  forgot ;     Mav  tne  scene  of  Calvary's  purple 
O  happy  lot.;       *  fountain, 
C.  J.  La  Trob. 

(1179.)        978. 

O    YE    heavcnlv   souls 


™  ''The  dying  Saviour,  (ever. 

T.  bO.  Hover  'fore  my  eyes  of  faith  for 


full    joys  9    May  this  ae8Ujen  nature's  inch 
possessing,  (blessing. 

At    the    fountain-head    of 


From  your  bright  legions  (regions. 


With    immortal    glory 
O'erwhelm  my  senses, 


nation,  (temptation, 

every    ^we  me  from  t^e  worjtj  anj   ^n*B 

And  sanctify  me,  (thee. 

may  glorify 

May    I   grow    in    spirit    daily 

poorer, 

Make  my  calling  and  election  surer: 

^ier|^fs,;Thy  word  instruct  me,     (duct  me. 


Waft  your  praises  to  these  lowly  Tlll  eachWOrd  and  deed 
2.  Songs  of  victory  to  the  Lamb 
once  wounded,  (rounded 


i  10. 


now    sur- 


And  my  heaven  already  here  corn-:  And  thy  gQardian  Spirit  gtin  Mm- 
:i.  Hear  I  not  the  golden  harps  re-  /lien  \  Q7Q  *  ->  R9 

sounding]  (rounding?!^  '-<  \ 

See  I  not  the  crowds  the  throne  sur-  JESUS'  sufferings  were  for  me. 
Adore,  adore  him  !  (before  him.  That  my  hence  departing  spirit 
They   exclaim,  and   prostrate  tall  Full  of  joy  and  peace  might  be. 

4.  O  that  I  could  join  their  ado- And  eternal  life  inherit; 

ration,  (tration,      n\  lrom  Judgment  freed,  by  fait}. 

Lie  with  them  in  awful,  deep  pros-In  hls  '^iitorious  death. 
His  feet  embracing,    (ness  raising.!2-  When    I    leave    this   world    m 
Bath'd  in  tears,  vet  hymns  of  glad-  peace, 

5.  O  Jerusalem,  from  God  descend-  J*?"  hf!?  ^egrace  and  favour 


To  behold  him  face  to  face  (viour  : 
Whom  I  love,  ev'n  God  my   S 


hilt,  (bending 

To    thy  pinnacles   my  flight   I'm]  """"l  \    , 

Begone  for  ever,  (my  Saviour.   [ 

World  and  sin;  and  welcome  Christ 


'Him  in  endless  joy  adore. 


6.  But  what  ?entle  voice  my  flight  !;   Whe"  }  **?  Permitted  I.e. 
prevented  '  (tented,  5?.«W  ,n  '""•'st  measare, 


Whispering  to  my  spirit, Reel  c*.n- 
Thy  days  are  number'd, 


What  his  sufferings  eainTd  for  me 
And  possess  salvation's  treasure, 


And    ttiy  sighs  and   prayers  •fvr;,.\Vlth  ^.bat  rapture  shall  I  sin 


Hallelujah  to  my  King 


Hod  remember'd. 

7.  Am  I  longer   here,  'midst  tribu-  (1*81.)  980. * 

lation.  (tion.  0  WHAT    joy,  . 

pilgrim   to   maintain  my  sta-  O  what  joj    iwaitcth  me 


M<-]T!,.:. 

T.  119. 


As 


:H>2 


THE  CHURCH 


I  rejoice  in  expectation. 
That  I  in  my  flesh  shall  see 
Him,  the  God  of  my  salvation. 
And   behold  the   Lord  in  endless 

bliss.  As  he.  is.  :j|: 

2.  Yea,  Amen,  :||: 
Pardon'd  sinners,  here  rejoice 
In  this  hope  and  consolation, 
Till  we  shall  with  sweeter  voice 
Sing  in  the  great  congregation. 
Thou,  O   Lamb,  hast  brought  us 

nigh  to  God 

By  thy  blood.  :J|: 
(Jcrm.  Lit. 

(1182.)        981.*  t.45. 

MY  lot  of  grace — will  be  always 

Beyond  description  blessed  ; 
Yea,  the  bliss  I  shall  enjoy 

Cannot  be  expressed. 
1.  Him  I  shall  see, — whose  love  to 

My  heart  hath  captivated  ;    (me 
From  his  presence  I  no  more 

Shall  be  separated. 

Ixmisa  v.  Ilayn. 


,1185. 


982.* 


r.  205. 


O  EXALT  and   praise  the  Lord, 
Laud  his  name  for  evermore, 
Gratefully  with  one  accord 
With  the  angels  him  adore  ; 
Thank  him  for  the  faithfulness 
Wherewith  he  his  witnesses, 
Who  in  heaven  are  perfected, 
Thro'  great  tribulation  led. 
2.   Here  by  Jesus'  precious  blood 
Clcans'd    from    sin    and    render'd 
They,  as  ministers  ofGod,  (chaste, 

Him  by  word  and  deed  confcssM  ; 
In  their  Lord's  reproach  I  share, 

Hated  by  the  world,  they  bare. 
Now  they,  with  the  angelic   train. 
Praise  the  Lamb  for  sinner*  slain. 


3.     They,  with     patience    having 

run 
Their  appointed  race,  in  hope, 
Have  the  crown  of  glory  won, 
Won  the  prize  for  them  laid  up ; 
Now  they  stand  before  his  face. 
Trophies  of  redeeming  grace. 
Pillars  in  his  house  approv'd, 
Never  thence  to  be  remov'd. 

1.   In  rlne,  spotless  linen  dress'd. 
Palms  of  victory  they  bear, 
By  no  sorrows  now  oppress'd. 
Unmolested  now  by  care, 
Free  from  hunger,  thirst,  and  heat, 
They,  possessing  joys  complete. 
Unto  living  fountains  led. 
By  the  Lamb  himself  are  fed. 

5.  Since  we  likewise  may  attain 
To  this  happiness  thro*  grace, 
And,  by  following  Jesus,  gain 
With  the  saints  in  heaven  a  place  ; 
May  we  tread  the  narrow  path, 
Not  unfruitful  in  the  faith. 

And  unto  the  end  endure. 
Making  our  election  sure. 

6.  May  we  always  have  in  view 
The  example  of  our  Lord, 
Faithfully  his  steps  pursue, 
Giving  heed  unto  his  word  ; 

In  our  bodies  while  we've  breath. 
May  we  bear  about  his  death. 
That  his  life  may  even  here 
In  our  mortal  flesh  appear. 

7.  Let  us  call  to  mind  with  jov 
Those*  who  have  before  us  gone. 
Who  obtain'd  the  victory 
Thro'  the  blood  of  Christ  alone; 
That  we  all  may  zealously 
Imitate  their  constancy, 

Till  we  too  the  prize  receive. 
And  with  them  in   glory  live. 

Itohciuiun    Urethr^B 


TRIUMPHANT. 


303 

the    God    they     love. 


983.  T.  205.  [And    serve 

WHAT  are  these  in  bright  arrav,!  . 

.„,  .    .  ,  ,     .,  "  1  he  clones  of  the  sky. 

This  innumerable  throng,  &  J 

Round  the  altar  night  and  day,        4-  His  presence  fills  each  heart  with 

Hymnine  onr  triumphant  song  :    |      Tunes  every  voice  to  sing  ;  (joy, 

«  Worthy    is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 'By  day,  by  night,  the  sacred  court* 

Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power. 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 


New  dominion  every  hour." 
'.J.  These  through  fiery  trials  trod 
These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 
Seal'd  with  his  almighty  name, 
("lad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 
Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through    their    dear    Redeemer's 

might, 
Wore  than  conquerors  they  stand. 
3.  Hunger, thirst,  disease, unknown. 
On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them,  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 
Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 
Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears. 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 
God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

J.  Montgomery. 

084.  t.  14. 

HOW  bright  these  glorious  spirits 
-hine  ! 
Whence  all  their  white  arrav  ? 


With  glad  Hosannahs  ring. 

5.  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no 
more, 

Nor  suns  with  scorching  ray  ; 
God  is  their  sun  ;  whose  cheering 
beams 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

6.  The  Lamb  who  dwells  amidst 
the  throne 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside. 

Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine. 

And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

7.  'Mong  pastures  green  he'll  lead 
his  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear ; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eve 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 

Chiirtiao  Psalmist 

985.*         t.  166. 


(1186.) 

ALL  who  in  Jesus'  presence  live, 
Remov'd  from  mortal  vision. 

The  crown  of  righteousness  receive. 
In  endless  life's  fruition  : 

They  are  for  ever  with   the    Lord  : 

We  wait  in  expectation, 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats  Ta,  he  tQ  M  thp  ^^  am)rd 

Of  everlasting  day  1  To  join  that  ron^regation.       ., 

3.    Lo!   these  arc  they  from  suffer- 

in*,  great  |(1187;  986.*         T.  149. 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light,      <)  HOW  excellent  and  fair, 
And   in   the   blood  of  Christ  have       Goodly  1-eyoml  measure, 

wash'd  (bright.  [s  the  lot  which  we  shall  share. 

Those     robes    which     shine     so       And  how  rich  the  treasure. 
:>.  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they   When  we  see — bodily 
stand  Our  beloved  Saviour, 

Before  the  throne  on  high.  As  he  is,  for  ever 


304 


THE  CHURCH 


Countless   hosts    before    God's  How  bless'd  will  then  be  rav  com- 


throne, 

Where  the  Lamb  resideth, 
And,  as  God  and  Man,  his  own 

To  life's  fountain  guideth, 
Now  possess — perfect  bliss, 

Which  to  us  is  wanting, 

And  for  which  we're  panting. 


dition,  (see : 

!  When  in  my  flesh  I  Christ  shall 
|Tho'  happy  in  his  love's  fruition 
Ev'n  here,  with  him  I  long  to  be. 
1 3.   WThat  heavenly  joy  and  conso-. 

lation 
Tbis  hope  aflbrdfi  unto  my  heart. 


3.  What  here  sickens,  sighs,  and;That  Christ,  the  God  of  my  salva- 
groans,  tion, 

There*will  prove  victorious  ;         Will  me  receive  when  I  depart ; 
Earthly  here  are  sown  our  bones,  Then  in  his  presence  I  for  ever 

They  shall  rise  most  glorious;     With  the  redeem'd  shall  sing  his 


Death  and  woe, — every  foe 
Which  us  here  annoyed. 
There  will  be  destroyed. 

4.  May  this  ever  blessed  hope 
Fill  our  hearts  with  gladness, 

And  'midst  weakness  bear  us  up, 
Till  from  sin  and  sadness 

We  shall  be — wholly  free, 
And  above  for  ever 
Praise  our  gracious  Saviour. 


praise  : 
O  make  me  ready,  blessed  Sa\iour. 
To   leave  this  world,  and  set1  thy 

face.  Gregor. 


Ml 89  .) 


988. 


t.  79. 


WHILE  we  anticipate  the  day 
That  calls  our  longing  souls  awa\ . 
What  transports  fill  the  breast : 
For  lo,  our  great  Redeemer  waits, 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  gates. 
And  calls  us  to  eternal  rest. 
2.  Ev  n  now  to  our  expecting  eye- 
The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem 
Ev'n  now  with  glad  survey    (rise; 
We  view  her  mansions, that  contain 
The  angelic  hosts,  the  blessed  train. 
And  shine  with  everlasting  da\  . 


(1188.)         987.*         t.  184. 

\T  God's  right  hand  in  countless 
numbers 

The  just. made  perfect, joyful  stand; 

And,  freed  from  all  that   here  en- 
cumbers, 

Inherit  now  the  heavenly  land  : 

Our  souls,  with  sweet  anticipation,!^.  Hither,from earth's  remotest  end. 

By  faith  these  glorious   realms  de-  Lo,  the  redeem'd  of  God  ascend. 
scrv  ;  (and  nation  Their  tribute  hither  bring: 

And  from   each    kindred,  tongue,  Here,  crown'd  with  everlasting  joy, 

We  hear  loud  anthems  fill  the  skv.  To  sinu"  his  praise  is  their  employ. 
:.  When,  0  when  shall  1  have  the  To    had  with    ,o^,   the    immortal 
favour  (days,  KinS' 

To  see  the  approach  of  those  blest  ,4.    We   too    shall    join    the   choir.- 
When    I    shall    welcome   my    dear,  above. 

Saviour  (lavs?  '.Where   all   is    peace,  and  j 

With    solemn   strains,  with   joyful  lo\e. 


name, 
VVe  do  the  same  below. 


TRIUMPH  A.N  V.  90B 

Where  faith  is  chang'd  to  sight  :     Walking  in  all  his  wavs.  they  find 
Then  shall  wc  mix  with  that  blest       Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

throng,  (song,  o  The  church  above  no  other  them. 

And    raise  the    ransomM    sinner's       But  Jesus'  love  doth  know  : 
In  realms  of  everlasting  light.  rn    joytu,   nvmns  they    praise   hi* 

11(.»0.)        989.  t.  14. 

THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  0 

.  ^         i         i     .  /u      i     d.  Him  in  his  glorious  realms  thc\ 

Lternal,  and  above  ;  (hands,  .  h 

*     i  u  i  praise, 

And  here  mv  spirit  waiting  stands,         .  r,  .      '       r        .  .      . 

,P.,,  •      .  -,,  f  And  bow  before  his  throne: 

I  ill  it  shall  hence  remove.  .„     .       ,      ..       ,  r  ,  .        ' 

We,  in  the  kingdom  ot  his  grace 
2.  My  Saviour  by  his  saving  grace       Tho  kinff(ioms  are  but  one. 

Prepareth  me  ior  heaven  ; 
And.  as  an  earnest  of  the  place,       (1  193.)  ^1)2.  T.  14. 

Hath  his  own  Spirit  giv'n.  THERE,  where  my  blessed  Jesus 

'3.  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come,  reigns 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ;  In  heaven's  unmeasur'd  space.. 

But  while  the  bod\   is  cur  home.      I  shall  a  long  eternity 

We're  absent  from  the  Lord.  Spend  in  ne'er-ceasing  praise. 

4.  'Til  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace,! 2.  Dear  Jesus,  every  smile  of  thin* 

But  we  would  rather  see;  Will  fresh  endearments  brinLr ; 

We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh.  And  streams  of  ever-new  delight 

And  present,  Lord,  with  thee.  From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

Wat-*.  3   Haste,  mv  Beloved,  fetch  my  soul 
(1191.)  T.  14.        Up  to  thy  blest  abode; 

COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  Ian-  Haste,  for  mv  spirit  longs  to  be 
guid  heart.  With  thee,  my  Lord  and  (iod 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue;  v    " 

And  let  the   joys  of  heaven  impart  (1101.)  998.  T.   14. 

Their  influence  to  our  song.        ir,nn  .    ..   ,  .,  . 

: (jrOD  hath  laid  up  in  hea\  en  tor  mr 

2.  Sorrow,  and  pain,and  every  care,       A  crown  wnich  c.ixmot  fade  : 
And  discord,  there  shall  cease:     Tlu.  righteous  Judge  at  that  great 

And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere.  Win  p!ace  it  on  mv  he;i(L      ;iij% 

Adorn  the  realms  of  peace.  _    «-       .      .     .      L~.  ..  * 

2.  2Sor  hath  the  King  ol  gfra 

3.  The  soul,  from  sn  ior  ever  free.       Thl„  |iri/t.  for  Hu.  tI|om.';    ^ree.l 
Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more  ;  But  a|[  sj,al|  lt  obtain  who  love 

But.  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity.  pfe  appearance  oi'  his  Son. 

Redeeming  love  adore.       v?*iti  Watt*. 

(1192.  !»9i.  t.  14.  (1195.)        994.*         t   . 

HAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  join'd.i  WITH  thee.  Lord,  while  I  n 
And  ki\M  6j  grace  alone:  Thou  wilt  near   tky  child  | 


•406 


THE  CHURCH 


Till,  thy  perfect  aim  to  attain, 

I  am  wholly  sanctified  : 
All  my  wants,  all  my  distress. 
I'll  to  thee,  my  Lord,  confess; 
8oon  will  come  the  happy  day. 
When  all  tears  are  wiped  away. 

Loakiel, 

2.  Amen,  yea.  Hallelujah, 

Jesus,  praise  to  thee  be  giv'n. 
That  a  place  for  me,  thro'  grace. 
Is  by  thee  preparM  in  heaven  : 
Ah,  how  blest  will  be  my  case. 
When  I  shall  behold  thy  face, 
And,  from  pain  and  sorrow  free, 
Live  for  evermore  with  thee. 

K.  W.  N'eieser. 

T.    114. 


(1196. 


995. 


THE    just  made   perfect,  now  in 

glory  seated 
Around  the  throne  enjoy  eternal 

bliss, 
Beholding    God    our    Saviour    as! 

he  is  ;  (permitted  | 


997.  t.  582 

"  FOR  ever  with  the  Lord  !" 

Amen,  so  let  it  be  ; 
Jiife  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

'Tie  immortality. 
2.  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 

A  day's  march  nearer  home. 
1 3.  My  Father's  house  on  high  ! 

Home  of  my  soul !   how  near 
At  times  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye. 

Thy  golden  gates  appear. 

4.  Ah  !  then  my  spirit  faints 
To  reach  the  land  of  love, 

The  bright  inheritance  of  saints. 
Jerusalem  above. 

5.  Yet  clouds  will  intervene, 
And  all  my  prospect  flies; 

Like  Noah's  dove,  I  flit  between 
Rough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 

6.  Anon  the  clouds  dispart ; 
The  winds  and  waters  cease  : 


Ah,  when  shall  I  poor  traveller  be!  And  sweetly  o'er  my  gladden'd  heart 
To  join  that  happy,  numerous  com- 1      Expands  the  bow  of  peace. 

7.  "  For  ever  with  the  Lord  !" 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
Even  now  to  me  fulfil. 


pany.  (see. 

And  my  Redeemer  face  to  face  to 

1197.;     996.*    T.B.p.  118. 

WHAT  happiness. 
What  joy  and  happiness. 
Lord,  shall  we  then  possess. 
When  we  adore  thee. 
With  angels  fall  before  ihec. 
And  see  thy  face  : 

What  happiness ! 
•j.  Amen,  Amen, 
Then  will  in  highest  strain 

Unto  the  Lamb  once  slain 
Eternal  praises 
R  totind  in  heavenly  fvJaccs ; 
Hallelujah.  :\\: 


8*  Be  thou  at  my  right  hand. 

Then  I  can  never  fail ; 
Uphold  thou  me.  and  I  shall  stand  1 

Fight,  and  [  must  prevail. 
9.   So,  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  this  vail  in  twain. 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death 

And  life  eternal  train. 
!  10.  Knowing  as  I  am  known. 
How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
.  And  oft   repeat  before  thy  throne 
"  For  ever  with  the  Lord  !" 

J.  WoDtgomi  • 


Qr»»« 


TRIUMPHANT.  307 

|  1*198.)  998.  T.  -49.  In  thee  rejoicing  here  below. 

mn  r,    ,  ,  Ev'n  while  in  tears  we  sow : — 

I  O  God  we  render  praise, 

Who  grants  :||:  us  new  displays       2.   O  form  us  all,  while  we  remain 

Of  mercv  all  our  days  :  0n  earth>  unto  th.v   l,rais(>  i 

WhenCnrist.theSonofman.again  That  each  one  fully  may  obtain 

-Shall  come,  the  angels  in  his  train.  Thy  blessed  aim  thro'  grace  : 

May  all  of  us  who  here  Til1  we  in  heaven  thy  face  shall  see 

'Fore  him  appear,  ^a.v  ■pint,  sou'>  and  body  be 

Then  meet  him  without  fear.  Preserv'd  by  thee  against  that  day 

a    „  II  i  Blameless,  O  Lord,  we  pray. 

I.    How  great  our  joy  will  be  o 

In  lieaven,  :||:  0  Lord,  where  we 
Thy  glorious  *ace  shall  see  ! 

We  then  shall  thee  for  evermore,  OovcLrsio\. 

As  the  Lamb  slain  for  us.  adore;     (1200  )  1000  T    1&9 

In  realms  of  glory  bright. 

With  saints  in  light  SING  Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord, 

In  hymns  of  praise  unite.  Sing  with  a  cheerful  voiee ; 

3.  Repeat  the  solemn  strain,  Exa,t  our  God  with  one  afcocd. 

Worthy  :|:  the  Lamb  slain  !  An.d  in  his  name  rejoice  ■:       (host.. 

Let  all  reply,  Amen  ■  Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  thou  ransom 'd 

Blessing,  and  power,'  and  Majesty,  Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Thro'  endless  ages  be  to  thee,     "     Untl1  m  realms  of  endless  light 
Who  us  by  blood  hast  bought,  Your  Poises  shall  unite. 

In  mercy  sought,  2.  There  we  to  all  eternit\ 

And  to  thy  fold  us  brought.  Shall   join  the  augelic  lays, 

[J99  999  |     [59     And  sing  in  perfect  harmony 

To  God  our  Saviour's  praise  : 
><)W  ,  Lord,  who  id  this  vale  of  He  hath  re(leem'd  M  bv  hig  Woo^i 
Dost  lift  thy  gracious  face      (tears  An<1  made  us  king8  and  priest .  to 
I  pon  thy  church,  which   thee  re-  God- 

And  givest  us  such  peace,  (vcrses,;  For  us  £  us  the  |-amb  W;|s  9,ain  . 
That  sweetly  we  anticipate  Praise  ye  the  li0rd  ._ 

I  he  heavenly   Misa  for  wtn'eh  we  AME.N 

•rait  .1    gwertnei 


308 


ADDITIONAL   DOXOLOGIES. 


I.ET    God,  the    Father,  and    thf 
And  Spirit  be  adored,  (Son 

Where  there   are   works  to    make 

him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

t.  595. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise ; 
Glory  to  God,  the  eternal  Son; 
To  God,  the  Spirit,  praise. 

T.ll. 

SING  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise,  eternal  as  his  love. 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghosl. 

t.  585. 

GREAT  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 

ft nd less  praises  :fl: 
To  Jehovah,  three  in  one. 


T.  14.  j  T.  14. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
One  God,  whom  we  adore, 
,  Be  glory,  as  it  was.  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

t.  '.!»:». 

jGIVE  God  the  Father  praise. 

Give  glory  to  the  Son  ; 
I  To  God,  the  Spirit  of  ail    frra  c, 
'Be  equal  honours  done, 


T.    11. 

I  PRAISE   the   name  of  God   most 
high, 

I  Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky  ; 
Praise  him,  O  ye  heavenly  Host  — 
Father.  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost  ! 

T.    16. 
[NOW  the  Triune  God 

i  God  the  Father's  name  adore; 
!  To  the  !Son  give  praise  and  bless- 
ing: 
|  Bless  the  Spirit  evermore. 


INDEX. 


A. 

No. 

A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our     824 

blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart  210 

cheerful  confidence  I  feel       191 

child  of  God  for  ever  pants  472 

child  true  happiness  may      824 

country  I've  found  422 

dying,  risen  Jesus  286 

faithful  memory  bestow  842 

guilty,  weak,  and  helpless        18 

heart,  in  every  thought  479 

heart,  resigned,  submissive,  479 

lowly  mind  impart  to  me       499 

mortal  body  he  assum'd         571 

pardon'd  sinner  I  remain         20 

patient,  a  victorious  mind     202 

second  look  he  gave,  which  284 

single  eye.  a  faithful  heart    453 

single  mind  to  me  impart      507 

sinner  on  mere  mercy  cast    290 

■(ranger  and  a  pilgrim,  I       919 

subject  I  of  Christ  my  King  423 

table  for  me  he  prepares        375 

\bide  with  me.  from  morn  till  902 

Above  the  starry  sky  559 

Abram  rejoiced  to  see  his  day  261 

Abundantly  our  Saviour's  608 

Accept,  O  God  of  our  salvation  881 

us  as  we  are.  though     339 

According  t.)  the  appointed         64 

to  thy  gracious  794 

Act  full  of  godlike  majesty        791 

Admit  us,  we  pray  783 

Adored  be  the  Lamb  of  God     565 

Afflicted  souls,  await  the  end  531 

Again  another  fleeting  \car      876 

i-  teacher  of  mankind      64 

we  raise  the  strain  206 

Against  the  fiercest  pow'n  of     20 

AgOBlling  in  the  garden  227 


No. 

Ah,  come,  thou  most  beloved  781 
could  we  preach  in  every  734 
do  not  of  his  goodness  233 
give  me,  Lord,  myself  to  456 
Lord,  enlarge  our  scanty  295 
Lord,  how  apt  am  I  to  447 
Lord,  how  very  short  I  309 
might  in  my  behaviour  822 
might  my  heart  a  mirror  64 
remain,  Ah,  remain  our  347 
remember  me  for  good  247 
then  my  spirit  faints  997 

then  we  feel  that  life  784 

whither  should  I  go  248 

who  are  we,  thou  God  of  796 
who  can  render  thee  just  150 
why  am  I  so  blest  779 

why  did  I  so  late  thee  388 
Alarm'd  at  their  successful  713 
Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  99 

from  such  a  heart  as        57? 
I  knew  not  what  I  did    284 
we  own  with  conscious  101 
with  shame,  I  own,  that  484 
All  fears  and  terrors,  when  he  243 
glory  be  to  God  on  high        32 
glory  power  and  might        277 
glory   to  Immanuel's  name     30 
glory  to  the  Saviour's  200 

glory  to  the  sovereign  556 

hail,  our  church's  Elder  703 
his  glorious  work  is  done  132 
1  ask  for  is.  enough  594 

may  of  thee  partake  892 

my  hope  and  consolation  86 
m\  own  schemes,  each  437 
our  days,  ( )  Jesus  439 

our  woes  he  did  retrieve  66 

praise  to  thee,  my  God,  906 
righteousness  did  he  fulfil     101 


\ll  self-dependance  is  but 
the  bliss  which  we  possess 
the  merciful  are  blessed 
the  pains  and  sorrows 
the  pure  in  heart  are 
the  world  give  praises  due 
they  who  weeping  now  go 
things  were  made  by 
things  with  thee  are 
those  are  blessed 
those  who  by  a  beam  of 
thou  demandest,  I  give  up 
we,  who  are  his  people, 
who  abide  in  faith  and  love 
who  in  Jesus'  presence 
who  love  him,  view  his 
your  children  are  his  own 
Almighty  God,  thou  sovereign 

God,  thy  word  is 
Although  a  pardon'd  sinner's 
but  little  we  can  do 
his  medicine  cause 
Am  I  longer  here,  midst 

I  of  my  salvation 
Amazing  grace,  (how  sweet 
Ambassadors  of  Christ 
Amen,  Amen,  then  will  in 
Jesus'  words  are  true 
ruler  of  thy  church 
thou  sovereign  God  of 
yea.  Hallelujah,  Jesus 
yea,  Hallelujah,  Lord 
Amidst  this  world's 
An  humble,  lowly,  contrite 
And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those 
:is  successively  we  quit 
be  it  our  concern  to  seek 
can  it  be,  that  I  should 
dost  thou  say  !  ask  what 
if  I  myself  examine 
lest  I  should  be  ever  led 
Lord,  whatever  grief  or 
may  the  gospel's  joyful 


INDEX. 

No. 

643  i  And  now  he  pleading  stands  198 
365  now  upon  thy  throne        378 

418  Oh,  when  I  have  safely    538 

115  should  I  longer  journey    343 

418  since  his  name  we  knew  882 

34  this  our  joyful  theme        333 

67  though  in  heav'n  exalted  148 

261  though  their  bodies  turn   766 

150  thus,  to  save  our  souls  23 
641  what  then  is  Jerusalem  644 
276  when  I'm  to  die  422 
306  when  I  stand  before  thy  430 
278  when  these  failing  lips  794 
550  Angels  from  the  realms  of  40 
9851  sing  before  his  throne  811 
962  Anon  the  clouds  dispart  997 
865 1  Another  day  is  at  an  end           903 

151  harvest  comes  apace  885 
629  i  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  971 
930  Approach  my  soul  the  mercy  250 
315  Arabia's  desert  ranger  754 
527  Archangels  left  their  high  193 
978  Are  you  form'd  a  creature  967 
445  Arise,  and  seek  the  things  521 
342  exert  thy  pow'r  559 
742 1  mv  happy  soul,  arise  20 
996 1  mv  spirit,  bless  the  day  31 
748  ye,  who  are  captive  led  22 
435  Art  thou  not  rofreslfd  with  847 
946  As  a  little  child  relies  164 
991  a  thick  cloud,  let  all  our  463 
365  birds  their  infant  brood  644 
509  children  we  are  own'd  by  183 
479  ground,  when  parch'd  564 
651  guilty  creatures  could  not  2 
617  j  his  redeemed  from  this  712 
404  in  tempestuous  weather  873 
283  long  as  I  have  breath  in  556 
590         long  as  Jesus  Lord                643 

5  long  as  we  on  earth  ',v^ 

827  man  be  pities  mv  191 

8S7  Mary  ador'd  397 

688         much  when  in  the  manger  191 


INDEX. 


No. 

\s  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  768  i 

oft  this  night  as  my  pulse  909 ' 

our  head  us  move  and  406 

pardon'd  sinners  we  338 

Peter  replied  397 

the  branches  are  connected  512 

the  serpent  rais'd  by  Moses  260 

Thomas  with  awe  397 

thy  6heep — may  we  all  thy  660 

thy  will,  O  my  Saviour        534 

'twas  of  old,  we  now  may   737 

\shamed  of  Jesus,  of  my  God     430 

of  Jesus,  of  my  Lord   430 

of  Jesus,  of  that  fr'nd  430 

Assist,  and  strengthen  us,  O     220 

and  teach  me  how  to     891 

Assurance  of  our  pardon  768 

Assur'd,  that  Christ  our  King  198! 

Assure  my  conscience  of  her    216 

Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  I  fall       452 

at  thy  footstool         130 

At  all  times  may  we  ready  be  404 

all  times  to  my  spirit  bear   546 

God's  right  hand,  in  987 

his  call  the  dead  awaken      959 

his  cross's  foot  now  tarry        88 

parting  from  thy  little  fold    145 

thy  feet — at  thy  piereed       443 

thy  through-pierced  feet       976 

Attend  me,  Lord,  in  all  my       919 

me  through  my  827 

O  Saviour,  to  our  605 

the  gospel  trumpet        229 

Author  and  guardian  of  my     321 

of  the  whole  creation   908 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song         574 

my  heart,  my  soul  36 

my  soul,  and  with  the  886 

B. 

Baptiz'd  into  his  death  762 

Barren  ami  witherM  worthless  878 

Be  known  to  us  in  breaking     697 

our  comfort  which  ne'er      327 


No. 


Be  our  Shepherd  ev'ry  day       834 

present  at  our  table,  Lord    918 

present  with  thy  servants,   722 

present  with  us.  Lord,  our  7  60 

still  my  heart;  these  542 

this  my  one  great  business  241 

this  our  happy  destiny  516 

thou  at  my  right  hand         997 

thou  my  only  treasure         88C9 

thou  my  pattern,  let  me         69 

thou  my  shield  and  250 

thou  our  strength,  be  379 

with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  891 

Bear  in  mind,  how  Jesus  874 

then  the  reproach  of         429 

Bearing  my  sins'  heavy  load    937 

Before  him  set  an  open  door    921 

Jehovah's  awful  throne  75f 

me  place  in  dread  241 

my  eyes  of  faith  282 

our  Father's  throne        413 

the  Father's  awful         381 

the  heav'ns  were  193 

the  Three  in  One  188 

the  world  I  make  my     310 

thou  shalt  as  Judge        960 

thy  cross  we  bow  with  258 

thy  face,  O  Lord,  most  152 

thy  throne  we  now  689 

Begone  unbelief,  for  my  543 

Behold,  a  great,  a  heav'nly  27 

at  thy  commanding      61;} 

for  fallen,  guilty  mail    182 

him,  all  ye  that  pass     106 

how  he  with  Peter       236 

how  in  Get hse mane        74 

I  fall  before  thy  face       21 

my  soul,  thy  Saviour   :*o.i 

our  God  incarnate        233 

the  Lamb  of  God,  who  233 

the  loving  Son  of  (rod  101 

the  man  ;  he  bcareth      3  9 

ibe  Savjour  of  I ©4 


Heboid,  the  Saviour  of  the 

the  streams  of  sacred 
the  throne  of  grace 
thy  prisoner ;  loose 
to  us  a  child  is  born 
us  Lord,  rough  stones 
what  love  the  Father 
Beholding  with  deep  reverence 
Believing  souls,  rejoice  and 

we  rejoice 
Belov'd  for  Jesus'  sake 
Beloved,  white  and  ruddy 

youths,  if  'tis  your 
Beside  him,  we  will  nothing 
Besprinkle  with  thy  blood  my 
Besprinkled  with  thy  precious 
Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind 
Bethany,  O  peaceful 
Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest 

thy  utmost  wants 
Bid  me  live — bid  a  dying 

US  call  to  mind  thy  cross 
Ble^s  ev'ry  thought  and  action 
me  this  day,  Lord  Jesus 
O  Lord,  we  pray,  thy 
O  my  soul,  the  God  of 
us  all,  both  old  and 
Blessed  are  the  meek  in 

are  the  poor  in  spirit 
Jesus,  all  our  hearts 
Jesus,  we  implore  thee 
name  of  Jesus 
they,  who  arc  despised 
who  \n ithout  cessation 
Blessing  and  praise  we  give 

honour,  glory,  might 
Blessings  abound  where'er  he 

Ble>t  are  they,  supremely 

are  they,  who  follow 
.in'  they,  who  gladly 
be  that  sacred  covenant 

he,  thai  comes  to 

inhabitants  of  Zion 


INDEX. 

No. 
98 
97 

588 

635 

25 

401 

182 
9i 
129 
285 
747. 
120 
855 
362 ' 
484! 
9 1 0 
500 
o-29J 
420 
588 
443 
774 


888 
609 
569 
618 
418 
418 
432 
475 

02 
418 
418 
130 
171 
75:3 
336 
270 
418 
923 

[8 
640 


No. 

Blest  is  the  tie  that  binds  4  13 

is  the  work,  O  God  and   622 

Jesus,  gracious  Saviour  255 

Jesus  what  delicious         393 

Saviour,   condescend         147 

Saviour,  on  my  soul        407 

soul,  how  sweetly  dost     957 

Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err     517 

Bliss  beyond  compare  312 

Body  and  soul's  at  thy  725 

Boldest  foes  dare  never  come    125 

Bonds,  and  stripes  and  429 

Both  to  the  seraph  and  tin1  49 

Bow  down,  ye  followers  of  the  681 

Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load      250 

Bread  of  life,  Christ  by  whom  793 

Break,  0  break  this  heart  of     252 

Breathe  comfort,  wrhere  21 1 

on  these  bones,  so        219 

Brethren,  let  us  join  to  bless    568 

Bride  of  the  Lamb.  I'm  one      651 

of  the  Lamb,  thou  658 

Brought  safely  by  his  hand       542 

Burden'd  with  guilt, convincM  592 

Buried  in  baptism  with  our      761 

But  ah  !   how  faint  our  929 

But  alas!   the  spark  how  116 

all  who  know  themselves  461 

are  there  such  among  us  653 

examine  first  your  case      775 

give  thyself,  my  Jesus,       301 

gracious  Lord,  when  I       452 

hence  our  confidence  101 

himself  I  musl  behold        390 

bow  happy  is  the  soul  473 

I  am  proud  and  825 

I  shall  share  a  glorious  021 

lest  Div  feeble  steps  829 
Oh,  I'm  blind  and 

Oh,  my  Lord,  one  look  451 

Oh,  the  bouse  of  lii  ing     010 

Oh,  what  olf'ring  shall  I    299 
the  fieldt  are  whit 


INDEX. 

No. 

But  since  my  Saviour  I  have    268 

si nre  the  pure  in  heart       .33!) 

since  words  the  happiness  81 1 

sinners,  who  with  pang.    27ti 

tears  of  JOJ    must  ever  573 

there's  a  voice  of  18 

thine  all-seeing  eye  then  44  I 

thou  declares!  in  thy  964 

thou  my  kind,  almighty  457 

thy  reviving  gospel  word  239 

to  Mount  Zion  we  are  625 

we  can  hope,  thy  word  721 

what  gentle  voice  my  978 

while  here  I'm  left  116 

while  on  earth  I  tarry  120 

who  can  pay  that  mighty  402 

why  do  tears,  and  grief  333 

will  indeed  .Jehovah  637 

yet  his  mercy  to  man's  49 

By  all  the  saints  around  his  561 

all  thy  grief,  thy  tears  and  73 

all  thy  pains  for  me  947 

Christ  we're  screened  531 

day  and  night  our  steps  839 

faith  I  plunge  into  this  266 

faith  1  see  the  hour  at  268 

faith  through  outward  71 

faith  we  claim  him  as  our  381 

bis  own  pow'f  were  all  193 

love's  closest  honds  united  659 

my  own  strength  I  can't  1  19 

.sea  and  land,  hy  night  and  920 

max    I   he  warn'd  13 

thine  illumination  601 

this  sacrament  we  are  776 

thy  hitter  agony  937 

thy  reconciling  love  408 

thy  Spirit  me  repro\e  2  17 

thy  Spirit's  light  203 

various  maxims,  tonus,  and  268 

<\ 

Calvary's  mournful  mountain  113 

Cat)  a  woman's  tender  care  401 


No. 

Can  any  ill  distress  my  heart    181 

we  thy  triumphs  e'er  143 

Cast  thy  bnrden  on  the  Lord    535 

Cause  all  disharmony  and         220 

Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to      973 

Chastise  me.  when  I  do  amiss  444 

Cheer  thy  chosen  witnesses.      603 

Cherish  us  with  kindest  care    406 

Chief  of  ten  thousand,  now       619 

Children  of  God  lack  nothing   163 

of  God  look  up  and     133 

of  God  who  walk  hy  200 

of  the  heavenly  421 

Chosen  Hock  thy  faithful  679 

Christ  being  risen  from  the        135 

by  his  hlood  aton'd  for   761 

crucified,  my  soul  hy       J7  7 

how  are  thy  people  817 

is  our  Master.  Lord  and  714 

is  risen  from  the  dead     915 

is  the  vine,  we  hranches  510 

Jesus  is  that  precious     757 

Jesus  once  to  death         127 

my  Redeemer.  Lord        374 

my  Rock,  my  sure  915 

our  ever  blessed  129 

shall  the  banquet  716 

the  good  Shepherd,  '.5 

the  Lord,  the  Lord  37 

the  true  paschal  Lamb  285 

thy  all-atoning  death     652 

thy  Mock  doth  hunger    787 

thx   wounds  and  hittt 

whose  irlory  tills  the        206 

Christians  are  not  here  below    124 

dismiss  vour  fear        131 

Church  of  Christ  be  -lad  657 

of  Christ  sing  and  654 

of  Christ  thy 

who  art  arras  ed 

Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts      66 
Cleanse  me.  ()  Lord — my  ";  17 

Closelv  by  love's  sacred  bands  945 


INDEX. 


No. 

Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with  651 
join'd  to  thee  our         406 

Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness     245 

<'ol<]  is  my  love;   hence  sin       242 
mountains  and  the  69 

*  'oine.  all  ye  souls,  by  sin  229 

approach  to  Jesus'  778 

Messed  Spirit,  gracious  210 
faithful  Shepherd  bind  445 
HolyGhost.  come  Lord  208 
HolyGhost  eternal  220 

HolyGhost  inspire  my  380 
HolyGhost  my  soul  224 
HolyGhost  our  souls  218 
HolyGhost  the  Sav'r's  170 
HolyGhost  with  Jesus  786 
Holy  Spirit,  come  212 

Holy  Spirit  onus  216 

let  us  join  our  cheerful  570 
Lord,  and  warm  each  990 
lowly  souls,  that  767 

my  soul,  thy  suit  589 

near,  and  bless  us,  902 
<)  my  fellow  sinners  235 
O  my  soul  and  sing  818 
saith  thy  bride,  who  936 
sinners,  come,  though  225 
sinners,  Jesus  will  24 1 

sinners,  to  the  gospel  229 
sinners  to  your  230 

sinners  view  the  incar.  25 
sinners  view  the  Lamb  100 
soon,  O  come  977 

then,  and  take  this  833 
then,  and  to  my  soul  282 
then  ye  needy  sinners,  101 
thou  divine  Interpreter  3 
thoti  universal  blessing  52 
to  me,  saith  the  Lord  236 
to  the  living  waters,  231 
weary  souls,  with  sin  237 
with  thy  laving  593 

worship  at  Immanuel's  207 


No. 

Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  30 

ye  sinners,  poor  and       227 

ye  that  heavy  laden       225 

ye  weary,  heavy  laden  227 

Command  thy  blessing  from     626 

thy  blessing  in  this  626 

thy  blessing  Jesus,  626 

Commit  thou  every  grievance  157 

Communing    with  the  Lamb    324 

Compassion  for  man's  fallen       98 

Complete  thy  work,  and  302 

thy  work,  my  grac's  449 

Conceal'd  amid  the  gathering  272 

Coneern'd  for  more  grace         313 

Confiding  in  thy  name  951 

Conquering  Lord,  to  heav'n      974 

Convince  us  first  of  unbelief     210 

us  of  our  sin  212 

us  that  the  Lamb      219 

Could  I  exalt  thee  worthily       382 

I  with  him  spend  all       398 

we  bear  from  one  377 

we  sinners  fully  tell        811 

we  tune  our  hearts  and     78 

Counsel  and  deed  are  one  150 

me,  dearest  Jesus         933 

Countless  hosts  before  God's     986 

Creatures  with  all  their  151 

Cross,  reproach,  and  429 

D. 

Daily  to  Jesus  we'll  look  up      843 

Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  205 

Day  nor  night,  never  let  ns  1 

oi'  judgment !  day  of         959 

Dead  to  the  world,  when  I'm    904 

Dear  .lesus.  every  smile  of  992 

.lesus,  when  I  think  on     393 

Lord,  accept  a  sinful         448 

Lord  my  soul  desireth      482 

Lord  thy  sovereign  aid     298 

Lord  when  I  trace  345 

Lord  while  we  adoring    349 

Saviour,  bless  us  from       *>  J  7 


Dear  Saviour  I  resign 

Saviour  let  thy  powerful 
Shepherd  of  thy  chosen 
Shepherd  of  thy  people 
Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me 
Jesus,  in  this  world 
Saviour,  we  adore 
Deep,  in  unfathomable  mines 
Deeply  conscious  of 

convincM  of  sin,  I  cry 
Delivered  from  this  mortal 
Desponding  soul,  thou  needst 
Destroy,  O  Lord,  the  carnal 
Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God 
Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit 
ever  mourner  plead  writh 
ever  trouble  thee  befall 
I  meet  no  trials  here 
the  Lord  a  man  become 
Didst  thou.  Lord  Jesus  me 
thou  not  in  our  flesh 
Direct,  control,  suggest  this 
Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 
Distracting  thoughts  and 
Do  thou  with  faith  discharge 
Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail 
Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  thee 
me  O  Father,  to  the 
near  to  Jesus'  table 
Due  obedience  thou  didst 
Dust  and  ashes  though  we  be 
Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts 

E. 
Each  moment  draw  from 
Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 
Earthly  affections  mortify 

things  do  not  regard 
Earth's  glory  to  inherit 
Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild 
Eat  and  rest,  at  this  tjreat  feast 
Eden,  from  each   flowery  bed 
E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the 
Effulgence  of  the  light  divine 
Embrace  us  in  thy  tender 


INDEX. 

Xo.  No, 

391  Endow  all   parents  with  thy  86 1 

237                 him  with  a  heav'nly  921 

613 'Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  402 

638 1 Enjoy  then  with  the  church,  712 

394|Knrich  me  always  with  thy  891 

351 , Enter  his  gates  with  thankful  756 

260  Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  908 

517           we  know  our  lost  '259 

709          we  taste  the  rich  repast  7  70 

437  Eternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord  758 

970                  gates  their  leaves  138 

518 '                Sun  of  righteousness  614 

305                 thanks  be  thine  355 

876  Every  island,  sea  and  962 

399  Everywhere,  with  shoutings  740 

547  Evidence  by  word  and  action  659 

542  Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  says  946 

529  Ev'n  now  to  our  expecting  988 

58  Exalted  on  his  glorious  268 
296                                F. 

282  Fain  would  I,  dear  Redeemer  6 

886             would  I  my  Lord  502 

632            would  I  think  on  all  322 

628  Fainting  beneath  the  cross's  80 

158  Faith  comes  by  hearing  God's  262 

441              in  the  only  sacrifice  592 

225             is  thy  gift,  thou  274 

189             on  Christ's  declaration  789 

7891  Faithful  Lord,  my  only  joy  724 

832                  souls,  their  Saviour's  877 

27<i                  to  thee  I  now  engage  293 

212  Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  440 

Fall  at  his  cross's  foot  103 

298  Far  from  the  world.  O  Lord.  321 

1 13  Farewell,  henceforth  for  ever  933 

484                     world,  thv  gold  is  107 

535  Father,  behold  thv  son  185 

3891                fix  mv  soul  on  thee  500 

866  i                God,  thy  love  we  555 

7701                 I  want  t  thankful  456 

77                 in  us  thv  Son  reveal  628 

112                 of  all,  almighty  Lorti  187 

2(>2                 of  angels  and  of  men  173 

839'                of  boundless  grace  747 


Father  of  eternal  grace 

of  Jesus  Christ  our 
of  Jesus  Lord  of  all 
of  mercies,  condescend 
of  the  congregation 
to  thy  sinful  child 
whatever  of  earthly 
Fear  not ;  for  this  is  he 

not  without  reserve 
First  let  us  duly  count  the 
Firstborn  of  many  brethren, 
Fii,  O  fix  our  way'ring  mind 
on  that  face  thine  eye 
thy  temple,  Saviour,  in 
Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I 
Fixing  all  our  thoughts 
Flesh  I  bear,  and  therefore 
Flock  of  Christ,  in  fellowship 
of  Christ,  with  exultat'n 
of  Jesus,  be  united 
Foes  are  round  us,  but  we 
Follow  to  the  judgment  hull 
Food,  to  which  the  world's  a 
Fools  never  raise  their 
For  all  put  in  authority 
all  who  wait  upon  the 
ever  he  abides  the  same 
ever  here  my  rest  shall  be 
ever  then  remain  engrav'd 
ever  with  the  Lord;  Amen, 
ever  with  the  Lord;  Fath'r 
food  he  gives  his  flesh 
fie  thy  case   doth 
him  shall  endless  prav'r 
him  shall  prav'r  uuceas'g 
mercies  countless  as  the 
mercy,  merry.  Lord,  f  ask 

our  transgressions  thou 

should  I  e'er  so  faithful 

that  blessed  day 

'.he   ]o\    he  set    before  thee 

the  Lamb  <>f  God 

thee  be  hangs,  uiv  soul, 


INDEX. 

No. 
184 
763 
166 
921 
168 
291 
591 
103 
468 
425 
295 
270 
103 
860 
266 
S34 
945 
600 
806 
409 
421 
113 

12 
624 
610 
857 
465 

92 
352 
997 
997 
818 
518 
768 
754 
577 
155 
109 

853 
955 

i  ;.w 
573 


No. 

For  thee  O  may  I  freely  count  402 

For  there  thou  choosest  641 

these  our  God  hath  643 

this  I'm  longing  641 

this  let  men  revile  my         718 

thou  art  gracious,  wise       501 

thou  within  no  walls  613 

thy  death,  thou  art  347 

us  to  heav'n  thou  didst       145 

we  have  learn'd  to  love       846 

we  through  grace  are  281 

we  unworthy  as  we  are      880 

when  their  feeble  hands     828 

worthless  me.  O  godlike     117 

you  the  healing  current      235 

Forbid,  O  Lord,  each  vain  447 

Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  906 

the  follies  of  our  times  611 

Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of       883 

Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  361 

Friend  of  my  soul.  O  bow        334 

of  the  friendless  and       547 

From  all  anxiety  and  dread      819 

all   that  dwell  below  the  758 

busy  scenes  we  now  619 

Greenland's  icj  755 

him  descends  a  beam  of  310 

him  true  heav'nly  life      340 

lite  and  grace,  (this  we    263 

in n  own  works  at  last  I    450 

sorrow,  toil  and  pain        413 

the  doctrines  I'll  ne'er  5 

the  provisions  of  thy        151 

thee  I  am,  through  thee  156 

their  being  join'd  in  one  403 

this  very  day  515 

thy  holy  habitation  692 

thy  majestic  throne  678 

vanity,  turnofflD)  eye-    188 

various  cares  my  heart     546 

year  to  vear,  while  we      H:J9 

G. 

( lentle  is  the   coercion  495 


Gethscmane  can  I  forget 
(rive  deep  humility  ;  the 
God  the  Father  praise 
grace,  that  as  brethren 
me  a  calm  and  thankful 
me  grace  in  all 
me  grace  to  walk  with 
me  thy  heart,  my  son  ! 

me  thy  strength,  0  God  718 

me  to  read  my  pardon  590 

these,  and  then  thy  592 

to  my  eyes  repenting  388 

to  our  God  immortal  153 

to  the  Lord  of  Lord's  153 

to  the  winds  thy  fears  162 

us  an  humble,  active  842 

us  ourselves,  and  Christ  210, 

Gladly  our  own  poor  works  56  i, 

Gloomy  thoughts  must  549 ! 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  640, 

Glory  and  obedience  171 

in  the  highest  be  847 

to  God,  who  safe  hath  886 

to  God  whose  witness  431 

to  our  great  Creator  46 

to  the  Father  give  847 

to  the  Father,  Who  in  171 

to  the  holy  Ghost  847 

to  the  Son  we  bring  847 

unto  Jesus  he  I  .,2 

unto  Jesus,  The  man  171 

Go,  all  ye  wise,  without  423 

forth,  in  spirit,  go  103 

my  soul.  go.  every  day  125 

then  earthly  fame  and  428 

To  dark  Gethseraane  J  13 

up  with  «houts  of  praise  142, 
witness  oi  the  sufferin 

ve  flattering  visions  503 

God  and  man  indeed  192 

be  prais'd!   they  who  139 

be  prais'd  ;  tho'  in  481 

hath  laid  up  Ln  hea>'n  993 


INDEX. 

No.  1  So. 

794  j  God  holy  Ghost,  to  thee  we       16ft 
592 ! God.  holy  Spirit,  now  impart        7 
1006  i  in  Israel  sows  the  seeds    52!^ 

726  in  man's  death  takes  no  266 

591  is  mighty  to  deliver  536 

U4  is  my  salvation  549 

440  is  my  Saviour  and  my      520 

300  moves  in  a  mysterious      517 

never  yet  mistakes  hath  557 
of  all  grace,  we  come  to  592 
of  my  life,  on  thee  I  call  547 
omnipotent  Creator  893 

raisM  him  up,  when  he  128 
reveals  his  presence;  let  558 
reveals  his  pres.  whom  558 
ruleth  in  heaven,  567 

v\  ho  art  love,  the  same  49 1 
whom  we  serve,  our  431 
with  us  :  God  appears  63 
God's  holy  word,  which  ne'er  2 
only  Son — stupendous  380 
I  and  a  sensation  438 

and  peace,  from  God.     686 
grace — O  that's  a  27  S 

how  exceeding^great      278 
is  the  only  wish_and       27  f> 
MB  Father,  bless  this        686 
Lord  !    Blessed  is        660 
Lord  !    I  wish  alone  303 
Lord  !     may  we  552 

Lord  !  our  ShephV.  679 
Lord  !  who  by  thy  4  18 
Lord  !   with  one  699 

Redeemer,  Lamb  of   45£ 
Redeemer,   thou  bed 
Redeemer,  who  for     373 
Saviour,  hies*  thy        \'.(i'.l 
Saviour,   mov'd  bj 

.  Ueat  with  thy  4  10 
Lord  t<»  thy  COflgceg  659 
me  a  deeper  hold  or  '*'<  I 
me  o  harm  lees,  ,'»9s 

me  an  upright,  *imp!e   596 


INDEX. 
No. 


trram  me  hut  this  firm  faith 
me  hut  this  thou  great 
me  steadiness 
me  that  meek  and 
me  the  grace,  while  I 
me  the  indubitable  seal 
most  gracious  Lamb  of 
that  all  of  us  may 
that  I  may  henceforth 
that  we  may  love  thee 
that  with  thy  chosen 
then,  that  i  may 
these  requests,  I  ask  no 
thy  comforts  to  my 
unto  us  continually 
us,  and  all  our  children 
us,  in  meekness  to 
us,  resignation 
us  to  obey 
we,  impelled  by  thy 

Great  defects  are  still  revealed 
God,  as  seasons 
Hi^hpriest,  we  view 
is  the  harvest,  truly 
is   the  hidden  mystery 
Jehovah,  we  adore 
the  feast,  to  which 

(J rounded  on  thy  Saviour's 
H. 

Had   I  an  angel's  heavenlv 
we  angels'  tongues 
we  nought,  nought 

Hadst  thou  not  sought  me 

Hail,  all  hail  victorious  Lord 
Alpha  and  Omega  lw.il 
( Shurch  of  Chriat, 

First  and    Last,  thou 
Lamb  once  slain,  thy 
the  heav'n  born  prince 
thou  wond'mus  infant 
to  the  Lord's  Anointed 
your  dread   Lord  and 
Hallelujah,  praise  be  given 


No. 
779|Hallow'd  to  thee  be  every  922 

8521  Happiness,  delightful  name  344 
203  j  Happy  meditation  115 

64  race  of  witnesses  770 

97  soul,  thy  days  are         955 

224  the  children  who  are     852 

303  the  childr.  whobetim's  851 

471  the  man,  whose  501 

462*  the  aouls,  to  Jesus        991 

487  the  souls  who  contrite  281 

655  thrice  happy  hour  of     822 

964!  Hark!  his  dying  word:  107 

590  how  he  groans,  while    104 

34  my  soul !   it  is  the         401 

838  O  my  soul,  what  sing   337 

864  the  glad  sound,  the  57 

404  the  herald  angels  sing    41 

558  the  trump  of  God  is     961 

209  j  Has  he  not  tended  us,  and  557 
728  Haste  glorious  day,  expected  749 
877  my  Beloved,  fetch  my    992 

885  thee  on,  from  grace  to    428 

81  then,  O  Lord,  to  thee     455 

737  Hath  he  join'd  us  to  the  478 

25  Have  we  thro'  dangerous  526 

1004  you  no  words?  Ah!  595 

792  He  as  a  poor,  mean  child  32 

659  ascended  up  on  high  139 

blesseth  me  so  sensibly         398 

573         bore  the  curse  of  all  358 

167         Jniilt.  the  earth,  lie  spread     153 

935         calls  us  brethren,  not  566 

376         came  to  seek  and  save  the     24 

L36         conies,  from  thickest  57 

2(M  comes   the  broken  heart  to     57 

651  come*   the    prisoners  to  57 

267         ever  lives,  to  intercede  149 

5(50  ever}   where  hath  way  1 6*J 

1 1  tills  the  sun  with  morning  153 

38         freely  laid  Uis  majesty  243 

7  54  fulfitl'd  all  righteousness       66 

196         grant!  us,  for  our  tears         265 

ISO         guides  my  «oul  to  living      375 


INDEX. 


No. 
■  has  dearly  bought  my  soul   107 
hath  himself  the  keys  131 

hath  with  a  pledge  of  776 

hitving  triumph'd  over  130 

help'd  his  saints  in  ancient  650 
his  mercy  doth  remember  861 
in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh  149 
is.  and  shall  remain  our  643 
is  as  long  as  life  shall  last  938 j 
is   mine,  and  I  am  his  392 

is  the  head  ;  each  member  207  | 
is  the  rock;  how  firm  he  207; 
is  the  sun  of  righteousness  207 
js  the  vine;  his  heavenly  207 
keeps  his  own  secure  188 

knows  the  hours  for  joy  1 58 
laid  his  glory  by  198 : 

left  his  bright,  his  glorious  27; 
left  his  Father's  throne  283 
left  his  radiant  throne  on  349 
loves  and  values  me  I  hirn  927 
meekly  all  our  sorrows  22 

ne'er  shall  weep  more  853 

pardon'd  me,  like  135 

prospers  all  his  servant's  713; 
rests  now  in  peace  853 

rises,  who  mankind  has  134 
sees  us  willing  slaves  198 

sent  his  son,  with  power  153 
shall  come  down  like  754 

shows  me,  how  from  him  449 
sings  now  above  853 

-peaks,  and  listening  to  572 
that  confides  in  his  158 

that  hath  help'd  me  542 

the  Mighty,  he  the  Holy  861 
took  such  in  his  arms  on  953 
turn'd  to  me  in  tenderness  20 
was  otfer'd  on  the  tree  246 

wash'd  away  my  ev'rv  80 

who  in  st'lt-righteousnes-  7  75 
who  is  by  Christ  directed  504 
who  Jesus'  mercy  knows    775 


\ 

He  who  nought  but  Christ  504 

who  rules  both  heav'n  and  33 

who  striveth  for  473 

who  unto  his  flesh  and  819 

will  present  our  souls  575 

Head  and  Ruler  of  thy  70  i 

of  thy  church,  behold  682 

of  thy  congregation  680 

Heal  me,  O  my  soul's  84 

us,  Immanuel  here  we  272 

Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  572 

I  not  the  golden  harps  978 

my  requests,  O  Lord,  520 

O  Jesus,  my  complaints  252 

0  Lord,  a  parent's  865 
the  joint  petition  464 
ye  sinners,  peace  and  44 

Heav'nly  Father,  to  whose  594 

joy  and  holy  71 7 

Heav'ns  kingdom  none  shall  759 

He'll  never  quench  the  149 

Help  thy  servant  to  maintain  594 

us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil  187 

Henceforth  myself  to  thee  I  359 

Here  all  our  wants  are  well  790 

am  I,  blushing,  weeping     94 

are  we  richly  fed  676 

by  Jesus'  precious  blood  982 

come  I,  my  Shepherd.  540 

doth  the  Lord  of  life  105 

1  behold  as  in  a  glass  10.5 
I  forget  my  cares  and  100 
I  would  forever  stay  |36H 
I'll  sit  forever  viewing  363 
in  constant,  quirk  532 
in  the  body  pent  99? 
in  thy  presence  we  7 
is  a  pasture,  rich  and  332 
is  an  ensign  on  a  hill  105 

islove  divine  portrayed  874 

isthe   place,  where  1  1? 

it  is  good  for  us  to  be  ?9>> 

it  ik  1  find  mv  heaven  36:1 


INDEX. 

No. 

Here  lies  in  death's  embraces    120  His  goodness  and  his  mercies 


many  faithful  souls  are  713  | 
may  we  prove  the  pow'r  613  | 
mercy's  boundless  ocean  237 1 
more  than  Tabor's  796; 

my  Sabbath  is  completed  122 
on  earth,  here  on  earth  936 
pardon,  life  and   joy  380 

saith  our  kind,  redeeming  785: 
stands  the  promise  fair     588; 
we  now  most  humbly 
when  thy  messengers 
when  thy  people  seek 
will  I  stay,  and  gaze 
will  I  stay  engaged  in 

Here's  a  tusk,  may  parents 
my  claim,  and  here 

Hereto  wecheerful  say  :  Amen  733 

He's  full  of  grace  and  truth       243 
merciful  and  kind 
my  God,  my  flesh  and 

Hidden  from  all  ages  past 
in  Christ,  the 

High  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal 
on  his  everlasting 

Highest  King  and  Priest 

Highly  favour'd  church  thou 

favor'd  cong..  r\>unded655 
favor'd  cong.,  Lov'd      659 

High  priest  of  thy  church 
on  thee  I  call 

Him    I  shall  see,  whose 

in  all  my  works  I  seek 
in  his  glorious  realms 
to  know,  is  hte  and  peace  320 

Hi<  ,trm  supports  the  sky  43 

hirst  people  still  on  earth    961 

blood  thy  rause  will  pie, id  103 
blood  which  did  for  you     138 


grace  subdues  the  povw 
holy  name  for  ever  !»•• 
holy  Spirit  we  rec<  i\< 
looks  of  grace  insure 
love  in  times  past  un- 
love is  mighty  to  compel 
love  what  angel's  thought 
loving  heart  me  open  see 
mercy  claims  our  highest 
mercy  every  sinner  claims 
meritorious  industry 
name,  his  nature  soel 
presence  (ills  each  heart 
presence  sweetens  all  our 
purposes  will  ripen  fast 
redeem'd  his  praise  show 
resurrection's  pow'r  divine 
sovereign  power,  without 
Spirit  cheers  my  spirit 
Spirit  is  the  sovereign 
Spirit  pun  firs  the  heart 
suffering  i  have  delivered 
thorns  and  nails  pierce 
words  with  due  attention 
wounds  are  open 
lither  each  afflicted  soul 

from  earth's  remotest 
sinners,  all  repair 
670  Ho!  every  one,  lhat  thirsts, 


770 
63*3 
637 

10.-) 
117 
865 

77 


265 
35 1 
116 
289 
151 
713 
203 


201 
981 
320 
991 


Holy 


II, 


\  e  need}  ,  come,  and 
awe  pervades  m\  heart 
holy,  holj .  sings  the 

inviolate  thv  tear 
Lamb  and  Trim-*'  of 
Lord  !    B}   tlij 
Lord  !    Holy  and 
Spirit,  we  adore  tin  ' 

Trinity 

r  to  the  Almightv 


bod}    is  dead  853 

boundless  years  can  ne'er  160  Hosanna  our  glad  voi  >  ■ 

church  is  »-tilI  his  joy  and  133  to  the  royal  Sort 

eve  the  world  at  once  713  to  the  8    B 


No. 
37ft 

57a 

135 
276 
398 
513 
229 
349 
819 
681 

B:  ? 

843 

13 
98  1 
f150 

:>  i  ; 

132 
L28 
760 

5  1 9 
5  1 0 
26  I 
1)5? 
inn 
125 
23  I 
71  5 
1188 
tin 
231 
"J  2  \ 
139 
932 
13 
41i> 
LI0 
I 
1 68 
167 
170 
mo 

48 
201 


INDEX. 

No.  No 

Hosanna  to  their  heavenlyKing  637  How  soon,  when  Satan  tempts  449 


How  amiable  !  641 

are  thy  servants  blest.  O  746 
bitter  the  cup,  none  can  543 
blest  am  I,  most  gracious  334 
blest  when  we  can  say  976 
bright  appears  the  morn'g  310 
bright  these  glorious  spir.  984 
can  a  (sinner  here  below  472 
can  I  view  the  slaughter*]  366 
condescending  'tis,  that    533 


sweet,  how  heavenly  is  412 
sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  59 
sweet  the  precious  gospel  57  3 
sweet  thy  dwellings  Lord  645 
sweet  to  leave  the  world  619 
sweetly  this  our  brother  954 
the  blood,  which  from 
vast  is  here  display'd 
very  weak  I  am 
wretched  they,  who  still 


could  I  bear  to  be  partak.  490  However  weak  and   helpless 
couldst  thou  love  such      379  Human  reason  is  too  shallow 
doth  the  old  corruption    444  Humble,  holy,  all  resigned 
eager  are  my  thoughts     448  Humbly  to  keep  the  door 
glad  am  I,  that  I  have      947  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no 
great  and  wondrous  was  127  thirst,  disease  unkn'n  983 

great  at  last  my  joy  will  433  Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee  317 
great  our  joy  will  be  998  and  thirsty,  faint  and  697 

great  the  bliss,  to  be  a       332  Hush,  dear  child,  lie  sti!l  and    9M 


i  i  i 
779 
292 

24 
371 
'.  "i  ~t 
184 

642 
984 


greatly  doth  my  soul  rej.  972 
greatly  he  forgiveness 
happy  feels  a  contrite 
happy  we,  when  guilt  526 
■-affecting  Christ  to  815 
highly  blest,  how  happy  331 
hiLrlily  tavor'd  had  \  been  91 
red  soul  opp.  78 
is  my  soul  delighted  353 

lost  was  my  condition  286 
much  better  thou'rt  att.  911 
much  we're  lov'd  by  God  387 
needful  strictly  to  enquire  459 
pleasant  is  love's  harm'y  41 1 
pleasant  is  our  lot,  h<>WLr.  333 
precious  arc  thy  tho'ts  339 
precious  is  the  book  div.  10 
sad  <Mir  state  by  nature  is  IS 
'-hail  a  young  man  clean 
shall  an  infant  pilgrim  829 
shall  I  follow  him  1  serve  420 
shall  I  meet  mj  Saviour  26 
should  I  live  in  constant  946 
23 


I. 
461   1  am  a  little  child  you  see  833 

135       am  a  poor  sinner  438 

am  assured,  nor  life,  nor  936 

am  the  chief  of  sinners,  yea  376 
and  my  house  will  s  no  866 
ask  not  honor,  pomp  or  praise  493 
confess,  O  Lord,  with  deep  440 
confidently  do  believe 
deliver'd  thee  when  bound  401 
do  not  praise  my  laboring 
fall  at  thy  feet  345 

fel  how  much  in  debt  1  am  356 
feel  the  load  of  sin 
fully  am  assured 
give  myself  to  thee  anew      462 
give  thee  thanks  unf<  igued      82 
gladly  will  show  forth  thy       447 
enraptur'd  song         97  6 
I.  ami  my  transgresi 
know  that  nought  in  me        437 
! 


INDEX. 

No. 


Hove  his  people  and  their  ways  840 
love  his  tears  and  suff'rings  810 
love  mountCalvary,  where  his  810 
love  the  Lord  ;  he  lent  an  ear  359 
love  UieLord  ;  who  died  for  me  840 
love  to  hear,  that  he  was  slain  840 
love  to  think,  the  time  will  840 
may  not  to  thy  courts  repair  635 
must  the  lair  example  set  866 
thee  adore,  my  gracious  King  293 
now  believe  ;  in  thee  248 

now  my  soul  and  trail  ahode  905 
now  wisli  to  he  345 

once  was  \vh.  dead  in  s.  And  444 
once  was  wh.dead  in  s.  Wholly  293 
open  heart  and  soul  to  thee  781 
own,  the  fault  is  mine  397 

piead  thy  rich  promise  :  O  give  510 
saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree  284 
see  him  in  the  garden  353 

see  him  lead  a  sufT'ring  life  268 
see  him  look  with  pity  down  268 
see  his  countenance  defiled  80 
see  his  hands  «fc  feet  extended  80 
see  my  Saviour  kneeling,  73 

sec  my  Saviour  languish  79 

tell  the  hours,  and  days,  and  936 
thank  thee,  gracious  Lord,  35 
thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  thou  302 
thank  thee  with  sincerest  376 
trust  my  guilt  was  done  away  251 
unworthy  sinner  357 

view  the  Lamb  in  his  own  282 
will  a  little  pilgrim  he  8'1 1 

will  my  heart  to  thee  resign  81 1 
will  rejoice  in  God  my  Savior  50 
will  sing  to  mv  ('real or  155 

wish,  as  faithful  Christians  do  493 
with  MIC  red  sorrow  357 

with  tin*  fallen  human  race        20 

would  go  from  pole  to  pole     137 

If  anj   I  bing  in  us  appi  ars        472 

asked,  basl  thou  already        496 


No- 

If  ought  should  tempt  my  soul  538 
babes  so  many  years  ago  828 
hut  his  arm  support  us  still  431 
Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  341 
done  to  obey  thy  laws  892 

early  thou  wilt  take  me  hence  833 
father,  mother, children, wife  125 
he  all  my  wants  supplied  523 
he  his  grace  on  us  confer  843 
he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear  341 
he  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake  341 
lie  is  mine,  then  tho'  he  frown  341 
he  is  mine,  unharm'd  1  pass  341 
he  shed  his  precious  hlood  523 
my  sin's burd.  would  oppress  334 
on  our  daily  course  our  mind  894 
once  the  plough  in  hand  we  425 
one  memher  honored  he  406 
questioned  by  thee  313 

the  Lord  protect  me  549 

there's  a  fervor  in  my  soul  318 
thou.  O  Comforter  212 

thou  should  8t  quickly  end  764 
thou  thro'  thorny  paths  wilt  334 
thou  wdt  have  me  longer  833 
to  Jesus  lor  relief  523 

to  Jesu>  they  appeal  336 

to  me  experience  had  not     364 
unto  us  our  friends  are  good  837 
with  willing  resignation        536 
wounded  love  raj  bosom s well 638 
yet  while  pardon  may  he        964 
I'll  he  like  Magdalen  at  thy  feet  844 
hless  tine,  and  thou  shalt    739 
glory  m  nothing,  hut  only   391 
go  with  thee  m\   Saviour       79 
make  thy  wondrous  dying  826 
never  cease  repeating  288 

prai.se  thee  with  my  heart  557 
spare  all  needless  thinking  534 
apeak  the  honors  of  thy  n'me  61 
trust  my  great  physician's  527 
weep,  whene'er  he's  not  to  390 


Vm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze 
often  stubborn,  vain  and 
overcome  with  humb.sh'me 
Immanuel.  incarnate  God 

our  Brother  now 
to  thee  we  sing 
Kmmanael's  meritorious  tears 
Impart  to  us  that  needful  good 
Impress  this  truth  upon  my 

thy  wounds  upon  niv 
Imprint  thine  image  on  my 
In  a  moment  stands  before  us 
and  feebleness  extreme 
all  distress  to  him  I  cry 
all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do 
all  our  griefs  he  takes  ash. 
all  wants,  in  all  distresses 
all  we  do,  constr'ed  by  love 
anguish  thou  complainest 

a  happiness  they  v. 
<  hildhood  and  in  youth 
conversation  be  siucere 
converse  make  me  tractable 
darkest  shades,  if  thou  app. 
darkness  we  stray'd 
darkness  willingly  !  stray'd 
d»  ath's  dark  valley  th 
duties  and  in  sufferings  too 
each  heart.  ()  fix  thy  <\\\\'<i 
every  pang,  that  rends  the 
every  tempting,  trying  hour 
e\  il  long  1  t<>  >k  delight 
tint   spotless  linn  dress'd 
sign  realms  and  lands 
he  iv  n  an<l  earth,  who  is  like 
him  complete  I  shine 
him  I  trust  tor  evermore 
holy  writ  it  is  ai 
humble  grateful  la)  E 

IS1  love  and  | 
joyful  hymns  of  p 
Manifested  love  explain 
menv,  Lord,  remember  me 
mercy,  Lord,  this  gra< 


INDEX. 

No. 

824! 
3b  1 

■M\ 
929' 

35 

67 

274 
111 

279; 

941 
533 

71 
149 
656 

128' 
79 

382 

886 
598 
896 
209 

388 
887 
72 
662 
I  !1 
921 

■> ; 
982 
'i  h; 
689 
358 
277 
201 
586 
671 

907 

728 


No. 

In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  746 

my  body  when  restor"d  945 

my  distress.  I  rais'd  with  f.  556 

my  forlorn  eondition.  thou    353 

my  forlorn  eonditon,  who     288 

m\  Saviour's  intercession      544 

our  short  warfare  here  be!.    734 

peaee  will  J  lie  down  to  sleep  909 

pity  look  upon  my  need         239 

purest  love  their  souls  unite  862 

search  of  empty  joys  below   231 

strains  of  wo  our  songs  shall    121 

temptation  may  we  firmly     860 

that  most  dark  and  doleful    769 

that  most  precious  river  el.   82-^ 

the  grave  ior  me  he  lay         139 

the  hope  of  all  this  joy  961 

the  hour  of  dark  temptation     12 

the  lonely  house  of  mourn  7g  414 

the  name  of  Jesus  Christ      711 

the  Redeemer,  as  my  Head  262 

thee  I  live,  and  move,  and    156 

thee  I  trust  by  taith  354 

thee  O  Christ,  is  all  my  h.  245 

thee  wi    trust  for  ever  596 

these  our  days  exalt  thy  err.  733 

thine  image,  Lord,  thou  14 

this  humble  happy  frame      496 

this  sepulchral  Eden  12( 

this  \;tin  and  wretched  w'ld  865 

this  world  so  full  of  snares  868 

thy  hirst  kingdom  we  shall  627 

thy  death  is  all  m\   trust       1 16 

thy  family,  O  Jesus 

thy  garden  here  below  51 1 

th\  gra<  e  mj  children  ke>  ;, 

thy  love  and  knowledge,      514 

thy  most  pr<  cious  blood 

th)  righteousness  array 'd       66 

tii\  wounds,  1 1   '•  357 

US,  and  round  e  639 

wmit.  my  plentiful  supply 

weakness,  pow'r  divine  he  501 

wisdom  infinite  thou  art        15) 


I  nearnate  God,  exert  thy  pow'r 
Incline  thine  ear  in  favour 
Infinite  source,  whence  alfdid 
Intlain'd  with  zeal,  'twas  thy 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  Friend 
Is  crucified  for  me  and  you 
fa  God  my  strong  salvation 
good  in  contemplation 
there  a  thing  beneath  the 
there  a  thing  that  moves 
this  our  high  calling,  harm. 
Israel's  seed  from  slavery  freed 
It  also  shows  God's  boundless 
caus'd  thee  pain,  0  Son  of 
gathers  God's  elected  flock 
is  not  nature's  sleep 
keeps  believers  in  the  faith 
leads  straight  thro' this w'ld 
makes  the  wounded  spirit 
-peaks,  a  ransom'd  world 
sweetly  cheers  our  drooping 
tells  of  joys  to  come 


INDEX. 

No. 

27 
706 

29 

72 

648 

106 

519 

495 

297 

337 

415 

770 

2 

293 

2 

691 

2 

829 

59 
691 

10 
691 


Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood  64  4 

in  thy  person  show  282 

is  thy  name  199 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, My  971 

my  h.home,  Name  971 

the  church  above  970 

Jesus,  above  all  else  I'll  love  273 

all  our  souls  inspire  403 

and  didst  thbu  bleed  for  102 

and  shall  it  ever  be  430 

as  water  well  applied  763 

at  my  dissolution  84 

at  thy  blest  appearing  'J~<  J 

by  thy  Holy  Spirit  187 

( 'lirist,  thou  leading  star  12  1 

rometh  to  fulfil  801 

cur'd  my  soul's  infection  294 

lor  thy  "faithful  leading  877 

<  rod  Of  our  salvation  704 

grant  me  to  inherit  i  14 

.  real  Highpriest  of  our  70  7 


No. 
Jesus  hear  my  fervent  cry         303 
hear  my  supplication  28 

hear  our  fervent  pray'r  606 
hear  our  pray'r  913 

hear  our  supplication  672 
how  great  was  thy  desire  771 
I  humbly  thee  implore  499 
I  love  thy  charming  name  61 
I  my  cross  have  taken  428 
in  thee  may  we  abide  857 
is  become  at  length  616 

is  my  joy  312 

is  my  light  most  fair  390 
is  the  loveliest  name  33 

is  worthy  to  receive  570 

knit  all  our  souls  to  thee  700 
lo,  to  thee  we  bow  568 

Lord,  most  great  and  418 
Lord  of  life  and  glory  780 
Lord  of  the  creation  777 
lover  of  my  soul  553 

makes  my  heart  rejoice  808 
my  all  in  all  thou  art  323 
my  all.  my  highest  good  550 
my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone  140 
my  highest  treasure  389 

my  King,  thy  kind  and  331 
my  Lord,  my  God  199 

my  only  God  and  Lord  550 
my  Saviour,full  of  grace  317 
ny  ShepherdjSav'r,  Fr'd  59 
O  may  we  thee  obey  683 
our  glorious  Head  and  276 
our  guardian,  <,ruide  and  548 
our  highpriest  and  our  148 
Redeemer  of  mankind  379 
seek  thy  wand'ring  sheep  247 
shall  reign,  where'er  the  753 
source  of  gladness  549 

source  of  my  salvation        85 

thai  condescendingKing  831 
th'  almighty  Son  of  God  23 
the  children*'  dean  rt 

the  Church's  Lord  and    470 


INDEX. 

No. 

Jesus,  the  hindrance  show  248 

the  Lord,  our  Shepherd  837 
the  name  that  charms  572 
the  rock,  on  which  I  build  59 
the  whole  creation'sHead  560  \ 
thee  alone  I  call  394 

thee  I  view  in  spirit  84 

their  work  delighted  sees  713| 
thou  art  my  heart's  delig't  309 
thou  art  my  King. Praises  204 
thou  art  my  King. To  me  196 
thou  fain  would'st  have  485 i 
thou  hast  reveaPd  335 

thou  source  of  calm  202 
thou  source  of  life,  impart  803 
thy  dying  love  354 

thy  feast  we  celebrate  773 
thy  interceding  blood  878 
thy  light  again  I  view  299 : 
thy  love  exceeds  by  far  378 
thy  word  is  my  delight  8 
thyself  to  us  reveal  485 

to  thee  I  bow  358: 

to  thee  our  souls  we  842 
to  thy  garden  lead  us  81 
ire  lift  our  souls  to  thee  764 
we  look  up  to  thee  408 

when  in  majesty  34 

when  thy  blessings  438 

where'er  thy  people  meet  613 
who  art  the  Tree  204 

who  died,  is  now  147 

who  died  the  world  to  save  1 33 
who  for  me  hast  died  51 1 
who  is  always  near  137 

who  pass'd  the  angels  929 
who  to  save  hast  pow'r  812 
who  with  thee  203 

whose  handsonce  piere'd  337 
will  I  never  leave  392 

wipes  away  their  tean 
yieldeth  up  his  spirit        974 
yields  me  delectation        294 

Jesus'  body  once  interred  974 


N  i. 

Jesus'  bride,  his  congregation    778 

death  thy  strength  abid.  656 

life  of  grief  and  sorrows  974 

love  unbounded  439 

mercies  never  fail  916 

name.  Source  of  life  and    63 

sufferings  were  for  me     979 

John's  portion  so  blest  313 

Join  earth  and  heav'n  to  bless  358 

his  church  in  this  conf'n  656 

to  render  thanks  &  praises  861 

Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  h'd  923 

Joy  divine, and  heav'nly  peace,  694 

for  thy  torments  we  receive  98 

Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise  41 

Judge  me  now,  my  God  and    966 

not  the  Lord  by  feeble     517 

Justice  and  truth  maintain        196 

K. 
Keep  thou  me,  a  feeble  child    419 
Kings  shall  fall  down  before     754 
Knowing,  as  I  am  known  997 

Known  to  thee,  whose  eves  are  252 

L. 

Lamb  si*  God  beloved  357 

of  God  display  the  virtue  44 1 

of  God  I  look  to  thee      832 

of  God  my  Saviour  118 

of  God  once  wounded     171 

of  God  thou  shalt  rem.     78 

of  God  thus  dearest         115 

of  God  thy  precious        360 

of  God  who  thee  receive  270 

once  slain  for  sinners      97  5 

once  slain  my  Redeemer  1 1  9 

Lead  me  not,  for  flesh  is  frail  594 

us  so,  that  we  may  honor  487 

Leader  of  faithful  souls,  and     875 

to  his  sovereign  sway     162 

Let  all  with  love  and  filial  fear  187 

all  your  lamps  be  bright      7  1 H 

Christ  assure  me,  he  is        341 

every  creature  rise  and        753 

every  tribe  and  every  tongue  200 


INDEX. 


No. 
Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror  750 

God  the  Father  and  the  1001 
hearts  and  tongues  unite  882 
him  that  is  thirsty,  encour.  540 
human  arts  make  others  6 

me  above  all  fulfil  832 

me  by  faith  behold  thy  face  393 
me  dwell  on  Golgotha  107 

me  in  all  things  conqueror  477 
me  my  weary  mind  recline 546 
me  neither  faint  nor  fear  594 
me  perceive  thy  friendly  389 
mercy  pardon  all  our  erim's  187 
my  lite  and  conversation  893 
neither  honors,  pomp,  nor  507 
no  false  comfort  lift  us  up  211 
not  conscience  make  you  227 
not  temptation  us  befall  187 
not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  629 
not  the  world's  deceitful  629 
not  your  heart  be  faint  691 
nothing  in  our  minds  have  8^5 
our  mutual  love  be  fervent  684 
the  laise  raptures  of  the  4 

the  minds  of  all  our  youth  618 
the  sweet  hope  that  thou  591 
the  sweet  work  of  prayer  837 
the  whole  earth  his  pow'r  569 
the  world  despise  and  leave  428 

these,  ()  God,  my   soul  13 

thy  cross  my  will  control  502 

thy  pow'r  divine,  we  pray  812 

thy  presence  u<>  with  me  ~'3'.2 

us  call  to  mind  with  joy  982 

us  for  each  other  care  408 

us  from  all  our  sins  he  786 

us  raise  our  minds  above  945 

us  ttand  re. nly.  let  each  85S 

as  things  excellent  discern  s  12 

us  upon  his  word  631 

us  w  ilk  the  narrow  way  9(57 

us  watch  .nid  pray  and  48! 

Life  deriving  from  thy  death  270 

thou  diedst  tor  me  203 


No, 

Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on      521 

up  thy  pierced  hands  most  664 

your  heart  sand  voices  high   33 

Light  in  thy  light.  ()  may  we  614 

Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears  272 

Mary  at  her  Saviour's       859 

mighty,  rushing  wind        217 

the  king  of  Salem  787 

Living  faith,  with  clearest  vis.  259 

Lo  !   glad  I  come,  and  thou        MO 

he  cometh.  countless  962 

he  lays  his  glory  by  41 

on  a  narrow  neck  of  land  21  I 

the  incar.  God  asc,  Pleads  874 

theincar.God.&c.Vent'r*  227 

these  are  they,  from  suff.   984 

this  is  the  race  422 

we  fall  down  with  filial     371 

Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were    160 

I  strove  my  God  to  love  246 

my  im prison 'd  spirit  lay  283 

Look  down  in  pity  and  forgive  830 

up,  my  soul,  to  him         798 

on  ne  :  see  each  pa  nful  4  13 

unto  him,  ye  nations,      572 

up  and  see;  ye  nations,    ill 

up  my  soul,  to  Christ,     521 

Lord,  arm  me  with  thy  spirit's  '299 

at  my  dissolution  82 

at  thy  feet  amas'd  wo      738 

by  thy  flesh  the  soul  is    768 

by  the  power  of  thy  death  795 

by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare  733 

Christ  reveal  thy  holy     612 

come  dwell  within  us       558 

conform  us  to  thy  death    66 

dismiss  us  with  thy  hies.  634 

do  not  in  displeasure  hide  520 

dost  thou  sutler  thus  for     74 

each  evil  temper  cure       486 

for  thy  coming  us  prep.   969 

forgive  me.  day  b>   day    291 

God  Almighty, ceaseless  152 
God  the  Holy  Ghost         217 


INDEX. 

No. 
Lord,  God  thy  praise  we  sing  554  j  Lord 
grant  mc  thy  protection  82! 
grant  me  thy  salvation  791 
grant  thy  benediction  873  j 
grant  thy  servants  grace  723 
grant  us  a  forgiving  mind  404! 
grant  us  though  deeply  7*26 j 
had  I  of  thy  love 
have  mercy  on  each  land  1 19 
how  divine  thy  comforts  785 
I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  - 1 
I  approach  thy  mercy  239 
I  believe,  thou  hast  prep.  1  1*2 
I  cannot,  must  not  rest  502 
1  despair  myself  to  heal  450 
I  feel  a  carnal  mind  502 

I  have  pass' d  another  day  830 
I  look  hack,  to  see  285 

I  look  for  grace  to  thee  486 
I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  886 
Jesus,  I  pray  313 

I  will  not  let  thee  go  589 
if  thou  didst  the  wish  866 
if  thou  thy  grace  impart  500 
in  every  sore  oppression  86 
in  the  day  thou  art  about  156 
in  the  morning  when  I  898 
in  thy  name  we  meet  676 
it  is  my  chief  complaint  401; 
Jesu<  he  near  515 

Jesus  bless  thy  witness's  607; 
Jesui  by  thy  death  674! 

Jesus  Christ,  afford  me  527, 
Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  277 
Jesus  Christ  I  humbly  946 
Jesus  Christ  it  thou  wert  '25'/ 
Jesus  Christ  m\  life  and  897 

Jesus  Christ  mysov'n  g 
Jesus  Christ  ()  may  I       499 

Jesus  Christ  thy  bodj 
Jesus  Christ  who  is  ! 
Jesus  for  our  call  of  grace  696 
Jesus  fountain  of  my  life  947 
Jesus  from  thy  pierced    760 


No. 

Jesus  in  that  very  night  4il 
Jesus  let  us  he  thine  own  667 
Jesus  may  I  constantly  897 
Jesus  may  the  hlood  800 

Jesus  'midst  thy  Hock  879 
Jv>us  my  most  faithful  454 
Jesus  thine  we  wish  to  170 
Jesus  thou  my  Sheph'd  309 
Jesus  'tis  with  us  thy  123 
Jesus  to  our  hearts  reveal  702 
Jesus  unto  me  impart  823 
Jesus  we  bless  thee,  that  848 
Jesus  we  would  fain  exp,  880 
Jesus  when  I  trace  56 

Jesus  when  we  trace  665 
Jesus  who  hefore  thy  768 
Jesus  who  hast  called  us  720 
Jesus  who  is  like  to  thee  91 
Jesus  with  thy  presence  604 
lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways  612 
let  thy  blest  angelic  bands  949 
look  on  me,  midst  all  my  825 
may  I  live  to  thee  by  938 
may  not  one  among  us  668 
my  body,  soul  and  spirit  893 
my  times  arc  in  thy  hand  937 
of  lite,  now  sweetly  122 

of  the  harvest,  laborers  734 
of  the  Sabbath,  hear  us  627 
of  the  worlds  above  642 

of  thy  wondrous  love  779 
our  lio. I  !  May  thy  prec.  I 
our  Highpriest  and  8av.  601 
our  matchless  Friend  &  168 
over  All.  sent  to  fulfil  205 
plant  us  all  into  thy  death  764 
receive  the  thanks  and  679 
should  my  path  through  420 
speed  the  vessel  in  its  922 
take  my  heart  just  as  it  302 
take  my  sinful  worthless  304 
teach  us  how  to  pray  592 
the  gifts  thou  dost  bestov*  916 
thou  hast  chosen  us,  that  5 1 0 


INDEX. 
No. 


Lord  thy  body  ne'er  forsake     652! 
thy  body's  Saviour  4:39 

thy  Church's  Rock  710 

thy  deep  humiliation  85 

to  thy  people  aid  disp.     752 

uphold  me  day  by  day     594 

we  accept  with  thankful  237 

we  are  thine,  since  thou  271 

we  expect  to  suffer  here  650 

we  fain  would  trust  thee    81 

what  amazing  love  and    813 

what  is  man  !  a  clod  of   946 

while  my  faith  to  thee     273 

whither  can  I  sinner        940 

with  thy  glorious  pres.    688 

Jesus  who  for  me  354: 

Love  and  grief  my  heart  div.    363; 

by  whom  I  was  ordain'd    14 

caused  thy  incarnation      26 

he  most  strongly  did        820 

is  the  golden  chain  that  412 

my  advocate  in  heaven       14 

my  life  and  my  salvation     14 

so  strikingly  displayed       87: 

thou  me  wilt  raise  to  14 

thy  yoke  I  gladly  carry      14 

who  hast  for  me  end. Death  87 

who  hast  &c,  Keenest       14 

Lover  of  little  children,  thee     836 j 

Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb         832 

Low  at  thy  feet,  O  may  I  bow  833 

M. 

me  a  bosom  fr'nd  of  thine  304 

me  clean  ;  my  whole  nat.  443 

me  walk  in  thy  commands  488 

my  calling  and  election  942 

my  heart  a  garden  fair     51 1 

ns  all  one  heart  and  mind  408 

Maker  of  all  things,  Lord  our     47 

Man  ofsorrows,  and  acquainted    65 

M:i\  every  drop  <>f  blood  779 

happy  Mary's  better  pari  858 
his  presence  constantly  600 
I  be  faithful  to  thy  calf       29G 


No. 

May  I  be  serious,  childlike  too  598 
I  feel  beneath  my  wrongs  291 
1  grow  in  spirit  daily  poorer  978 
I  hate  a  lying  tongue  486 
1  no  more  resist  thy  love  274 
I  still  enjoy  this  feeling  363 
it  in  our  walk  be  seen  -171 
it  to  the  world  appear  403 
Jesus  Christ,  the  spotless  70 
Jesus'  grace  and  blessing  890 
spirit,  soul  and  body  be  470 
that  dear  hand  uphold  me  887 
the  grace  of  ChristourSav.172 
the  stream  from  thee,  the  804 
the  tears  and  sweat  of  978 
this  deaden  nature's  incl.  97  8 
this  each  day  be  my  empl.  356 
this  ever  blessed  hope  986 
thy  blest  Sp'it  to  my  heart  317 
to  Jesus,  while  we're  liv'g  S06 
we  a  grateful  sense  retain  98 
we  all  be  ever  so  disposed  476 
we  all  then  stand  before  44 
we  always  have  in  view  982 
we  enjoj  thy  saving  grace  915 
we  faithful  in  our  service  719 
we  show  forth  continually  653 
we  so  captivated  be  815 

we  this  testament  fulfil        4  i  1 

we,  t ho*  gifts  be  manifold  404 

we  thy  mind  still  better     838 

we  to  thee,  in  all  our  wants  315 

we  to  thee,  our  shepherd    708 

May'st  thou  live,  to  know  and  911 

Me  for  thy  coming,  Lord  prep.  950 

heavy  laden  sinner  hear       239 

nor  the  saints  on  earth  can  2  15 

thy  allseeing  i  \  e 

with  th\  gladdening  oil  an '1  296 

Meanwhile  God  the  holy  8pjrit872 

his  promises  we  trust  565 

I'll  love  and  thank     1  17 

may  I  in  spirit  view  950 

our  lot  is  fall'n  in     3&fl 


Meek  and  lowly  sec  your  Sav. 
patient  Lamb  of  God 
they  arc  to  all  mankind 
Mi  ekness  and  true  humility 
humility  and  Jove 
Meet  and  right  it  is  to  sing 
Mention  to  him  every  want 
Mercies  multiplied  each  hour 
Men   mercy  'tis,  that  thou  hast 
Met  around  the  sacred  tomb 
Methinks  I  hear  them  joyful 
Mi  1st  danger's  blackest  frown 
stormy  days  and  nights 
the  trials  we  experience 
Might  all  his  loving  heart  but 
I  in  thy  sight  appear 
thy  dying  love,  dear  sufT. 
w«   all,  Young  and  old 
with  an  iron  pen 
Mighty  God.  we  humbly  pray 
Mine  is  an  unchanging  love 
Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of 
Moments  of  ecstatic  pleasure 
Monarch  of  all,  with  humble 
'Montr  pastures   green,   he'll 
More  hard  to  bear  the  look  unk. 
ofthy  presence, Lord  imp. 
priz'd  than  gold,than  gold 
than  shepherd's  faithful. 
Mortals  with  joy  behold  his 
Most  awful  sight  !  my  heart 
gr  tcioos  Comforter,  we 
•us  God  and  Lord 
hard,  when  brethren  in 
holy  and  almighty  Lord 
holy  blessed   Trinitv 
holy  Lord  &  God-Bless 
holy  Lord  ov  God— Grant 
holy  Lord,  mankind's 
merciful  Saviour,  who 
Mould  me  as  clay,  and  fashion 
Mount  Zion.  where  the  Lamb 
Mourn  whene'er  thou  hasl  forg. 
Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your 


INDEX. 

No. 

1 4   Much  forgiven,  may  I  learn       291 
506  of  my  dubious  lite  is  go 

403  MyAll  in  ail,  my  faithful  friend  343 
-.V,    Mj  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love  878 

72  bod)  's  weak,  my  heart  uric.  926 

555  case  to  thee  is  fully  known    1 58 

535  conscience  felt,  and  own'd  284 

636  dear  Ked'merand  my  Lord     69 

29?  debt  to  thee.  God,  who  art     97 

1 16  dying  Saviour  and  my  God     92 

S52  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  thi 

559  faith  victorious  now  doth  972 

530  faith  would  lay  the  hand     285 

S72  faithless  heart,  0  gracious  455 

225  Father's  house  on  high       997 

247  favorite  theme  is  Jesus        353 

114  tiesh  meanwhile  doth  res; 

660  God,  a  man.  a  man  indeed    64 

355  God,  and  can  a  needy  child  940 

471  God.  the  spring  of  all  my   896 

401  griefs  and  cares  to  thee        190 

264  guilt  is  cancelled  quite,  I    400 

328  happy  lot  is,  here  943 

152  heart  in  thee,  and  in  thy     43? 

984  heart  no  condemnation  fears  20 

407  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  624 

590  heart  with  fervour 

13  heart  with  love  is  glowing    79 

809  heart 's  fixed  on  Jesus,         391 

193  Jesus  is  always  desirous      391 

76  King,  thy  noble  Btatutes     423 

223  life  I  now  to  God  resign     94 6 

354  life-supplying  element  91 

■lo'i  lips  shall  be  employed  to  hi.  84  i 

3  Lord  andGod,Who  hast  for  977 

166  Lord,  how  great  the  favor  288 

126  lot  of  grace  will  be  alwaj  e 

126  loving  friends,  farewell, 

854  mind  anlighten  with  thy     88S 

169  only  joy  and  comfort  lure  314 

2  12  portion  is  the  Lord  265 

!»■;<»  praj'r  is  :  Jesus,  let  me  h. 

pray'r  sincere,  while  abs't   39£ 

238  Redeemer  knoweth  me        53'.' 


INDEX. 

No. 


My  Redeemer  overwhelm'd 

salvation,  welcome  be  34 

Saviour  by  his  paving  grace  989 

Saviour  sinners  doth  rec.    225 

Saviour,  that  Iwithoutthee  198 

•  n r  was  betrayed  79 

Saviour's  death  and  passion  94 

Saviour's  pierced  side  798 

Shepherd  is  the  Lamb         810 

sin  I  feel,  my  guilt  I  know     21 

as  num'rous  as,the  s'ds  97 

song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  191 

soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt      588 

soul,  awake  and  render        888 

soul  before  thee  bow'd  335 

soul  before  thee  prostrate     437 

soul  believe  and  pray  588 

soul  don't  delay  42! 

soul  has  gone  too  far  astray  488 

soul  obey  the  gracious  call       18 

soul  prepare  to  meet  779 

soul,  then,  with  assurance   157 

soul's  welfare  he  advances  155 

spirit  now,  with  solemn,  73 

table  he  doth  spread  810 

willing  soul  would  stay        020 

yoke,  saith  Christ,  upon      42 

N. 

Naked  I  came  into  this  world    156 

Name  for  ever  sacred  62 

Nature's  reluctance  overrule      293 

Nay  more  ;  the  poor  returns  I  400 

Near  Jesus'  cross  I  tarry  353 

Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us  st.  605 

Never  may  1  depart  from  thee      L6 

New  every  morning  is  the  love  894 

N.w   in    n  i    -  I   nil  returning      89  1 

No  condemnation  now  I  dread  28  '. 
drop  of  blood  thou  deem 'at  90 
farther  go  to  night,  but  stav  9  I  I 

fearless  Til  in  deed  &  word  718 

flaming  swo.d  doth  guard  105 
1  must  in\  praises  bring  58 
longer  bums  our  love  212 


No. 

78  No  man  can  truly  say  215 

man  of  gr'ter  love  ean  boast  378 

more  with  trembling  hands  525 


mortal  doth  know  422 

my  soul  he  cannot  leave      945 

sinful  man's  endeavor  26 

voice  but  thine  can  give      426 

words  can  ever  fully  tell      819 

None  can  be  so  overwhelm'd    550 

from  God  so  distant  are  496 

God  the  Father's  favor    499 

in  his  own  wisdom  trusts  403 

is  so  holy,  pure  and  just  280 

Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace      993 

is  there  any  other  way       280 

joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor  923 

Jet  thy  word, so  kindly  sent  029 

Not  all  the  angels  of  the  sky    573 

all  the  blood  oi   beasts        285 

one  of  Adam's  race  19 

the  labor  of  my  hands       807 

the  powers  of  earth  or  hell  552 

to  the  mount  that  burn'd  025 

Nothing  but  thy  blood  O  Jesus  254 

else  can  ease  our  burd.  254 

in  my  hand  1  bring      807 

you  in  exchange  need  231 

Nought  but  Jesus'  grace,  his    656 

can  disturb  this  heir  of  954 

can  we  i\o  without  thy  720 

in  this  world  affords     314 

on  earth  can  satisfy      392 

Now  a  new  scene  of  time  beg.  876 

all  tears  are  wip'd  away    961 

begin  the  heavenly  theme  238 

behold  him  weeping,  fig    7% 

Now  doth  our  Lord,  the  Son      182 

haste  my  soul,  with  awe     117 

1  have  found  the  ground  206 

I'll  lie  down,  and  safely     903 

is  come  our  time  sahhatic  778 

is  his  sympathizing  heart  225 
let  all  say  :    Ann  n  !  975 

let  us  join  our  hearts  and  929 


INDEX. 


No. 
Now  let  us  praise  the  Lord  562 
Lord,  who  in  this  vale  of  999 
may  the  very  God  of  peace  6b? 
met  to  pray, and  bless  thy  (527 
ready  stand  9bS 

rest  in  peace  958 

send  the  promis'd  unction  639 
sing,  thou  happy  church  18U 
that  my  journey  ?s  just  827 
the  conflict  is  decided  47  5 
the  song  of  ail  the  saved  9(32 
the  Triune  God  confess,  1008 
then  before  his  face  app.  550 
then  my  Way,  my  Truth  546 
then  the  sequel  is  well  510 
through  another  year  882 
through  thy  wounds,  my  293 
to  Bethle'in  we're  in\  ited  4  t 
to  the  earth  let  tin  se  rem.  95? 
to  the  Lamb  upon  the  thr.  08  3 
while  I  speak,  be  pleased  SbO 
will  I,  like  Mary  US 

with  angels  round  the  thr.  I?  f 
with  joyful  songs  appear  579 
with  tears  of  love  &JOJ    lib 
with  triumphal  palms       98± 
(). 
O   at  last  I've  found  my  8av.      291 
baptize  me  with  thy  tire  140 

behold  your  Saviour  wound.  88 
blest  condition,  happy  living  505 
blest  Redeemer,  in  thy  sid< 
change  my  wile  ami  Btubb'n  82b: 
church  of  God  lilt  up  thy  797 
church  of  Jesus,  now  draw  790 
church  rejoice,  tbo'  trembl.  795 
church,  thy  strength  abide  693 
cleanse  me  in  a  Savior's  bl'd  448 
Comi  ',  G'd  H  G.— Thou  h.  22  1 
Comf.GMH.Gh,  Thousc.  165 
could  we  be  resign  M  and  q.  I5ti 
could  we  hut  Lovt  thai  8«v.  399 
days  of  solid  happiness  333 

Dayspring  from  on  high         204 


No. 

O  dearest  Lord,  take  thou  my  318 
death,  where  is  thy  sting'?  951 
delightful  theme,  past  all  78 

eternal  Word  192 

exalt  and  praise  the  Lord  982 
Father  of  mercy,  be  ever  ad.  169 
Father  of  thy  people. we  imp.  602 
Father.  Son.  <fc  Holy  Ghost  759 
Father  us  with  pl<  as're  own  598 
for  a  closer  walk  with  God  4  40 
for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  47  9 
for  a  thousand  tongues  to  s.  572 
for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  377 
for  thy  name's  sake,  let  me  239 
forgive  each  deviation  661 

form  us  all,  while  we  rem'n  999 
fountain  eternal,  of  life  and  540 
from  my  heart,  (iod  H.Gh.  461 
give  me  Jesus,  give  me  still  497 
give  us  that  good  part  676 

glorified   head  783 

glorious  hour,  it  comes  with  929 
glorious  Master  of  thy  house  721 
God,  at  thy  command  we  rise  582 
(iod  create  my  heart  anew  21 
God  how  dreadful  was  thy  181 
God  my  eyes  with  pleasure  4 
God  mine  inmost  soul  conv.  241 
God,  my  gracious  (iod,  to  895 
God  of  all  com]  sue  255 

God  of  Bethel,  hear  our  pr'r  922 
God  of  grace  and  love  593 

(iod  of  heav'n  and  earth,      61 1 

God  of  Israel.  \  u\\  their  race  749 
(iod  of  mercy  .grace  and  love  293 
(iod  oi  our  sah ation  873 

(iod  thou  bottomless  abyss     150 
God  whose  love.(immVc  in    297 
'.is  (ii)d.  bestow  562 

gracious  Lord,  thy  name  be  881 
graot  me.  thro'  thy  precious  493 
grant  me,  to  desire  the  pain  528 
grant  thy  scr\ant.  thro'  thy  '<27 
grant  us  mw  display!  676 


<">  ground  us  deeper  still  in  th. 
happy  days,  (lays  mark'd 
happy  lot,  To  dwell  with  Ch. 
happy  lot,  To  live  in  blessed 
happy  servant  he 
head  so  full  of  bruises 
hearken  to  the  healing  voice 
holy  Ghost,  eternal  Ciod 
holy  Ghost,  kind  Comforter 
holy  Ghost,  with  power 
holy  Spirit,  Christ's  bloodb't 
how  beyond  expression  great 
how  blessed  are  the  inom'ts 
how  blessed  is  the  station 
how  enraptur'd  is  my  heart 
how  excellent  and  fair 
how  great,  Are  the  blessings 
how  great,  how  rich,  how 
how  happy  they,  who  know 
how  I  long  to  go  and  see 
how  I  long  with  Christ  to  be 
how  I  love  thy  holy  word 
how  kindly  has  he  led  us 
how  shall  I  thy  goodness  tell 
how  shall  words  with  equal 
how  should  those  be  clean 
how  wond'rous  is  his  love 
if  the  Lamb  had  not  been 
if  this  night  should  prove  my 
Jerus'em  from  God  desc'ing 
I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder 
Jesus  Christ,  cuthron'd  on 
Jesus  Christ,  most  holy 
Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and 
Jesus  could  1  always  keep 
Jesus,  everlasting  God 
Jesus  for  thy  matchless  love 
Jesus  'fore  whose  radiation 
Jesus,  God  of  my  salvation 
JesUS,  Jesus,  my  good  Lord 

Jesus,  Lord  of  heaven  and 
Jesus,  may  our  whole  beh'or 
Jesus  shorten  the  delay 
Jesus  show  th\  great  oomph 


INDEX. 

No. 
372  () 
339 

977 
977| 
716 
82, 
625 
2]  1 
208 
763 
602 
182 
597| 
649j 
370 
986  J 
347 
253 
650 
927 
950 
9 
661 
235 
159 
717 
460 
338 
907 
978 
294 
165 
669 
289 
452 
322 
348 
27  3 
505 
4  l:: 
84  l 

899 

960 
273 


No. 
Jesus  were  we  thro'  thy  gr.  491 
Jesus  wipe  away  my  tears  447 
joy,  all  joys  exceeding  389 

keep  me  contrite,  low  and  p.  498 
keep  our  souls  and  senses  873 
keep  thy  banquet,  Lord  with  781 
King  of  glory,  Christ  the  L.  277 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  166 
Lamb  of  Cod.  the  book  uns.  8 
let  each  member  of  thy  fold  683 
let  me  thee  behold  in  faith  356 
let  me  then  at  length  be  451 
let  me  think  how  thou  didst  420 
let  my  house  a  temple  be  156 
let  my  soul  with  thee  conv.  319 
let  that  faith  which  thou  267 
let  thine  unction  on  him  rest  764 
let  thy  countenance,  most  316 
let  thy  love  our  h'rts  c. Jesus  405 
let  thy  love  our  h'rts  c.  That  68 1 
let  thy  pity  thee  constrain  379 
let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me  454 
let  us  always  think  thee  near  485 
let  us  then  before  his  throne  141 
let  us  then  repeat  the  theme  182 
long  expected  day,  begin  !  627 
Lord,  accept  my  worthless  383 
Lord,  afford  a  sinner  li^ht  '242 
Lord,  "fore  thee  abasM  1  fall  462 
Lord,  forgive  a  sinful  child  826 
Lord,  grant  my  request  976 
Lord,  how  vile  am  1  249 

Lord,  IMl  treasure  in  my  soul  378 
Lord,  let  thy  countenance  673 
Lord,  lift  op  thy  eount'ance  663 
Lord,  my  spirit  faints  642 

Lord,  preserve  me  sound  in  560 
Lord,  the  contrite  sinners  i.  491 

Lord,  this  sacred  day  of  thine  629 

Lord,  thou  great  Highpriest  599 
Lord,  thj  everlasting  irrace  266 
Lord,  we  can  rely  on  thee  526 
Lord,  we'll  bless  thee  all  our  928 
Lord,  who  number's!  all  our  864 


INDEX. 

No. 


0  Lord,  with  such  a  heart  as    426  O 
love,  all  love  excelling  586 

love  divine,  how  strong,  how  771 1 
love  divine,  what  hast  thou  106  i 
love,  no  human  tongue  can  181 
love,  thou  bottomless  abyss  266 
love  unbounded,  refuge  sure  52  1 
lovely  infant,  thou  art  lull  31 
majestic  Being 

make  each  family  a  temple  B69 
make  us  quite  conform 'd  to  40  1 
may  he  so  sensibly  600 

may  his  love  our  hearts  insp.  325 
may  I  humbly  onward  m've  367 
may  I  in  his  love  be  blest  396 
may  I  look  to  Christ  without  33  I 
may  I  never  from  thee  stray  299 
may  I  never  speak  a  word  826 
may  I  then  of  Christ  this  n.  901 
may  1  with  submissiveness  499 
may  it  be  our  heart's  delight  855 
may  my  sou!  on  thee  repose  906 
may  our  friends, thy  servants  8  1  I 
may  our  Lord,  the  God  of  Lr.  1 1  I 
may  our  souls  and  bodies  be  795 
may  the  beamings  of  thy  g-  717 
may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  349 
may  the  witness-spirit  rest  "  29 
may  thy  church,  thro'  thy  599 
may  thy  Hock  still  more  inc.  404 
may  thy  name  still  cheer  my  6 1 
-  thy  word  in  christ'.lom  604 
may  we  ever  feel  thee  near  838 
may  we  ever  walk  with  him  923 
may  we  .Saviour,  step  for  st.  315 
might  all  my  wishes  land  139 
might  I  hut  resemble  thee  825 
might  I  live  in  the  enj'ment  901 
might  thy  dying  love  divine  91 
might  we  all,  Lord  God  our  307 
most  Mighty,  O  must  Holy  15 
multiply    :  wed       713- 

my  dear  Saviour,  when  t!r 
my  God.  I  come,  oppressed   14  0 


\ 

my  Saviour,  Shield  &  Sun  5* 
my  soul,  what  means  this  541 
mystery  of  godliness,  wond.  849 
no,  I  shall  in  all  things  pr've  524 
rejoice,  Christ's  happy  sheep  346 
Saviour,  grant  that  each  of  633 
send  thy  Sp'it  down,  to  write  488 
sing  again  1 1 1 

Son  of  God  and  man,  ree've  7  1 
Spirit  in  the  Codhead's  thr.  702 
Spirit  of  grace  209 

Spirit  of  wisdom,  oflove  and  169 
sustain  us  on  the  road  774 

take  my  heart,  and  whats'er  301 
take  us  up  into  thy  arms  836 
teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will  722 
tell  me  no  more  422 

tell  me  often  of  each  wound  402 
that  all  may  seek  and  find  500 
that  I  could  join  their  ador.  978 
that  I  may  faithfully  419 

that  I  may  so  favor'd  be  852 
thai  I  might  still  more  enjoy  477 
that  I  never  might  forget  452 
that  I  thus  could  always  feel  100 
that  in  Jesus'  eh.,  his  bride  795 
that  the  Comforter  would  22  1 
that  the  Lord  would  guide  488 
that  the  Lord's  salvation  750 
that  such  may  he  our  union  4  10 
that  the  world  might  know  215 
that  to  this  heavenly  .-traiur.  65 
that  we  all  could  quite  fuifii  820 
that  we  could  forever  sit  32ft 
that  we  Ins  steps  to  follow 
that  we  with  gladness  ofsp.  585 
the  amazing  demonstration  > 
the  delights,  the  heavenly  195 
the  happy  hours  1  spend         -192 

the  love,  wherewith  I'm  loi  B7 
the  rich  Meanings  w  hich  accr.  533 

tie-  rich  depth.-  <>!    love  dW. 
then  turn  to  him  and  live       I    «. 
therefore  impart  2i  9 


INDEX. 

No 


O  therefore  Lonl  Jesus,  permit  540 
this  makes  me  think  with  89 
timely  happy,  timely  wise  894 
'tis  the  greatest  happiness  67 
thou,  before  whose  Father's  850 
thou  God  of  our  salvation  709 
thou  lifegiving  stream,  the  213 
thou  matchless  source  of  136 
thou  our  Maker.  Saviour,  626 
thou  the  Church's  Head  and  702 
thou  who  didst  the  temple  639 
thou  who  givest  all  their  food  884 
thou  who  hearest  pray'r  593 
thou  who  out  of  sin's  dark  653 
thou  who  pardon  canst  imp.  287 
thou  who  to  redeem  my  soul  352 
thou  whose  human  life  for  489 
thou  whose  love  extends  677 
thou  whose  mercies  far  exc.  667 
thou  whose  mercy  guides  528 
well  of  life,  we  pantforthee  663 
were  my  whole  mind  313 

were  we  freed  from  strange  795 
what  a  striking  exhibition  768 
what  a  wretched  heart  have  825 
what  blessings  arc  lr.  Jesus'  364 
what  comfort  flows,  as  from  351 
what  happiness  divine  801 

what  is  Christ  to  me  326 

what  joy,  0  what  joy  await.  980 
what  love  is  here  displayed    122 
what  peace  divinely  sweet       11 
praise  in  highest  strain 
what  songs  of  praises  975 

what  woo  Id  be  my  condit'n  44] 
when  will  the  time  draw  n.  139 
why  shoul  i  Israel's  sons,       i  1 B 

won  1'joijs  love,  to  bleed  and  250 
world,  see  thy  Creator  83 

ye  heav'nry  souls,  lull  joys  978 
yes,  \i.\.\  ing  found  in  the  L.  1  15 
yes,  1  feel  I  am  forgiven  29(5 
yes,  nor  would  I  change  my  651 
res,  what  wrong  to  me  is  d.  407 


No. 

Object  not,  I'm  a  wretch  too     225 
O'er  every  foe  victorious  754 

O'erwhelmM  with  grief  and        80 
Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  h.     191 
Of  all  thou  the  beginning  art    152 
each  weight  still  more  div.  662 
life,  the  fountain  Thou  204 

nothing  we  have  e\  er  done  280 
this  I  am  persuaded  519 

Oft  as  in  spirit  Ohr.  he  views    472 
as  the  church  the  goodness  610 
as  the  precious  seed  is  sown  629 
in  his  house  his  glory  sh.     650 
to  pray'r  by  night  retreated    65 
was  he  hungry,  spent  and     64 
Often  I  call  to  mind  the  place     75 
oppress'd  with  human       64 
Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh  394 

On  every  soul  assembled  here  862 
fallen  man  he  cast  his  eye  571 
him  we'll  venture  all  we  h.  711 
his  precious  death  and  rn'it  974 
me,  my  King,  exert  thy  p.  li- 
me, thy  helpless  worm,  O  245 
my  heart,  thy  wounds  for  81 
that  day  of  consummation  475 
the  cross  thy  body  hroken  81 
thee,  almighty  Lord  of  h.  557 
thee,  alone  my  hope  r<  1  < 
this  glad  day  a  brighter  sC.  134 
those  who  faithful  prove  to  425 
thy  ransom M congregation  662 
us  h»i  spent  his  life  and  b.  21:! 
08  their  parents  grace  867 

what  in  weakness  has  been  630 
what  jiays  celestial  975 

witherM  grass  recJines  thy  35 
( I  nee  men  before  we  part  631 
I  >ne  day  amidst  the  place  620 

day  is  bettl  r  61  i 

of  those  sheep  in  deserts  16 
there  is  above  ail  others  377 
view  Lord  Jesus  of  thy  90 
wish,  with  holy  transport  645 


INDEX 

No.J 

One  with  Christ  thoir  head       330 

Onward  then  we  gladly  press  421 

Open  ihe  hearts  of  all  who      218 

Oppress 'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  237 

Or  art  thou  at  a  1  103 

Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word  488 

Other  refuge  have  J  none         553 

Others  mi.iy  -i  i  k  satisfaction      291 

Our  baptism  first  declares  762 

children,  gracious  Lord  &  867 

conversation  is  in  heav'n  914 

Counsellor  we  praise  43 

daily  bread  supply  186 

enraptur'd  hearts  shall  78 

eternal,  kind  Creator  28 

faith  is  feeble,  we  confess  272 

glad  hosannas,  Prince  of     57 

God  defends  us  day  by  day  928  i 

Cod  is  iul!>  reconcil'd       101 

gracious  Saviour,  Head  &  130  i 

might  draw  thy  611; 

hearts  thou  diiist  cheer       209 

heav.  Father  hear  our  pr.  702 

heav.  Father  hear  The  pr.  1 S6 1 

heav.  Father  is  not  known  181' 

heav.  Father  source  of  love  17  0 

he  still  our  GO i 

lips  would  gladly  mention  680 

Lord  tV  Saviour  doth  att'd  857 

lot  in  future  \  882 

lot  of  grace,  how  truly       687 

only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace   643 

pleasure  and  our  duty       474 

rose  victorious  974 

ir  was  a  lovely  child  824 

■Oulfi  and  bodies  lied,  we   187 

souls  (S:  b  dies  Lord,  prep.  372 

souls  with  inmost  shame  678 

-  >pread,  our  garners  885 

thankful  te.io  then  tesl 

theme  within  the  church  261 

thirsting  can  oever,  ()         17 

trust  is  not  in  mortal  hosts  61 1 

works  and  merits  we  disc.  714 


No. 

Our  \outh  decay 'd.  his  pow'r  569 

Ourselves  dear  Lord,  we  now   681 

Out  of  love  and  boundless         834 

of  love  he  man   created      874 

of  mere  grace,  unmerited    23 

of  the  deep  1  cried  256 

of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee     240 

Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call  235 

Own  thy  congregation  675 

;  > 

Pardon  all  our  sins.  O  Lord      774 

Jesus,  each  transgr  n    908 

Lord  !  and  are  there     291 

Parents,  weigh  before  the  Lord  865 

Patience,  to  watch,  and  wait    592 

Patient  th'  appointed  race  to    875 

Peace  and  goodwill  an1  now  to  182 

be  to  this  congregation  690 

on  earth,  good  will  to      33 

on  earth,  heaven  is  proc.  46 

People  and  realms  of  every       753 

Perhaps  with  the  aim  422 

Pervade,  thou  precious  flood      779 

Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and     901 

Pilgrims  on  earth,  we  here  mav  560 

s  and  death  around  me  537 

Pledge  of  the  promise  civ 'n      214 

Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is     558 

Pen  i  sinners  sing  the   Lamb     146 

tempest-tossed  sou!,  be     250 

tho'  1  am.  despis'dj  tor^ot  547 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on      715 

Powerful  name  of  62 

Praise  be  giv  n  to  Christ  our     814 

for  everyscehe  .' 

God,  from  whom  all        986 

on  earth  to  thee  be  giv'n  270 

our  God  ;  if  is  bul  just  9  I  6 

the  Lord.  Bounteous 

the  Lord  tor  on  us   sh.      37 

the  Lord  God  our  sal*.     37 

the  Lord  >i  ng     37 

the  nam-  i  t  1007 

to  the  slaugliier'dLamb  586 


INDEX. 

No.  No. 

Praise  ye  then  his  glorious  n.  6l6,Rejoice  ye  contrite  hearts  767 

Praises,  thanks  and  adoration  587 1  your  conquering  Sav'r   129 

Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd        595 1 Rely  on  God  thy  Saviour  157 

Precious  bible,  what  a  treasure     12 :  Remember  him,  who  once  app.  272 

Prepare  a  thankful  song  1 98 1  thee,  and  all  thy  p.  794 

Present  alike  in  every  place       151  j  Remembering  what  our  fathers  703 

your  bodies  to  the  L'd  308  j  Remind  thy  little  flock  too  apt  411 

Preserve  by  thy  almighty  aid    605!  Renew  thine  image  Lord  in      202 

in  constant  love  and   604  Rene w'd  in  heart,  we're  then  470 

my  little  heart  secure  833; Repeat  the  solemn  strain  998 

O  Lord,  our  garments  470  Resolve,  my  stubborn  heart,  &  242 

Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbor  pride  891  Resting  in  the  silent  grave         124 

Princes  to  his  imperial  name     195  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease     595 

Privations,  sorrows,  bitter  scorn420 1 Return  my  soul  unto  thy  rest  359 

Prophet,  to  me  reveal  204  ;  O  holy  Dove,  return      446 

Pro»trate  before  thy  mercy  scat  796  Revive  our  drooping  faith  212 

Pursue  my  soul,  the  sacred  m.    73  thy  work  amidst  the       7  03 

Q.  Revolvingseasons  still  proclaim884 

Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye  493  Rise,  and  your  pilgrim   path     796 

Quickly,  O  Lord,  thy  angels    927  exalt,  our  Head  and  K.    652 

Quiet  Lord,  my  fro  ward  heart  164  go  forth  to  meet  the  Lamb  967 

Quite  alone,  and  yet  not  lonely  597;  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  973 

R.  my  soul,  shake  off  all  s.     28 

Rais'd  by  the  breath  of  love     875  i Rivers  to  the  ocean  run  973 

Raise  again  the  joyful  sound    616;RG(-di  of  ages  cleft  for  me  807 

thy  downcast  eyes  &  see  228    Round  each  habitation  hov'g  640 

your  devotion,  mortal       144  his  pierced  feet  I'll        390 

Reach  out  thy  sceptre,  king  of  371  Tabor  heavenly  glories  95 

Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait  230  S. 

our  Saviour  is  indeed     2631  Sacred  name  of  Jesus  62 

230  Safely  thro'  another  week  636 

230  Sages,  leave  your  contempl'ns  40 
458 1 Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  227 
765  before  the  altar  bending    10 

'2  Salvation  be  bro't  unto  Cod  on  5i>7 
242  thus  did  he  obtain       104 

324  ^avc  l,ie  from  l»is  treacherous  594 
910  me  from  liking  what  is     823 

43  Saving  name  of  Jesus  62 

my  soul,  Hod  cares  lor    190  'Saviour,  breathe  an  evening      900 
my  soul,  thou  soon         976  n  oi  Zion'fi  citj  640 

O  church,  the  Saviour's  13o  ^i  thy  chosen  race       2  17 

()  heavens,  and  earth       22  l(l  my  heart  be  near      252 

our  nature  Christ  a88um's2*  thy  plantation      684 


the  Father  is,  to  own 
the  Spirit  to  impart 
Reality  and  solid  ground 
Receive  him,  O  Christ,  as  a 
our  cordial  thanks,  0 
Redeeming  Lord,  O  be  thou 
Reflecting  how  our  Lord  and 
Refresh  me  Lord,  with  grace 
Rejoice  U1  Jesus'  birth 


INDEX 

No. 

Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions     38 

Scarce  had   Adam  fall'n  from     42 

Scorn'd  and  revil'd  as  was        431 

Screen  me  in  each  unguarded  507 

Search  me.  0  God,  and  know  455 

out,  discover  and  erase  449 

Searcher  of  hearts, thou  knowst  306 

See  from  his  head,  his  hands,    108 

from  the  rock  the  waters     802 

him  hear  his  cross,  in  deep    78 

him  set  forth  hefore  your    '229 

how  the  victor  976 

mj   soul,  Grod  ever  blest         66 

redemption,  long  expected  962 

the  infant  in  the  manger      39 

the  joyful  shepherds  round  914 

the  Judge  our   nature  959, 

the  Son  of  God  descend       42: 

the  streams  of  living  waters  640 

this  transient  mortal  life     961 

where  the  servants  of  their  713 

world  upon  the  shameful      97 

your  Snviour  in  a  manger    28 

Se.f-will,  that  cruel  enemy        826 

Send  down  thy  likeness  from    299 ; 

t  u\  all  to  toil  for  man      "t  1 

8  e.  nofl  gifts,  thou  dost       150 

.  our  breasts,  thy  Spirit's  835 

of  feeble  man  718 

I  to  soothe  th'  unholy  th.  ?I8j 

we,  whose  souls  are  light.  755  j 

She  too,  who  touch'd  thee  in    272  i 

Shelter  our  souls  most   urr.ie.      667 

Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  &    697; 

of  thy  blood-bought  618 

E        herds  in  the  fields  abid'g    40 

s  >ui  fir.   269 

any  think  lie's  so  hem.  263 

:ui\     virtuous   seem  to  276 

bitter  he  mixed  with      640 

fbundat.  519 

I  in  earth'.-  pleasures    394 

I  thus  to  thee  have  cl.     65 

not  I  for  gladness  leap  808 

24 


Ne 

Should  our  minds  to  earthU       Lf 
self-complacency  Lak«   27f 
they  be  early  hence       851 
thy  wisdom.  Lord.dt  cr« 
Show  them  what  their  ways     611* 
us  our  poverty,  relieve     210 
us  some  token  of  thy  I.  638 
Showers  of  blessing  from  the    '<  19 
Sidk  outwardly,  or  in  distress   526 
S;::h  utter  sigh  to  thee  1  sen*         { 
Simple,  teachable  and  mild        500 
Sin.  my  worst  enemy   before     624 
Since  all  that  I  meet  with,  shall  543 
he  became  my  sacrifice     20 
lie  o'er  heav'n  bears  sov.  144 
he  welcomes  every  soul  788 
.lesus  freely  did  appear  862 
Jesus'  body  I  have  ate    816 
Jesus'  pardon,  love  and  281 
nor  end.  nor  bounds.        155 
our  Saviour  call'd  us  to  724 
thou  our  wretched,  lost  470 
thou  to  me  didst  being   34: 
'tis  the  Lord's  command  58e 
we  can't  doubt  God's  eq.  522 
we  likewise  may  attain  982 
n  i  .  tho'  unworthy  I 

Sinful  we  plead  thy  blood  593 

Sing  hallelujah,  Christ  doth     L28 
Halleluiah,  honor,  praia 
Hallelujah,  praise  the  L.  1000 
of  hi*  dying  love 

Ei  to  our  risen  Lord  12? 
praises  un^o  God  on  high56C 
we  then,  with  angels  s'g  41 
we  to  our  God  above  1 00? 
with  awe  in  strains  B9 

with  glad  anticipation      B74 
with  bumble  hearts  your   M50 
nsou'd  to  his  praii 
9  •         hearth)  S:t\iour's  .  si    v.* 
8  i  •  me,  the  Saviour  m 

Deal  the  joyful  new* 


INDEX. 

No.  s  . 

Sinners  in  ourselves  unworthy  441  Still  will  I  wait.  O  Lord,  M  181 

obey  the  gospel  word    230  Storms  of  trouble  may  assail  536 

rejoice  he  died  for  you  138  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wand1 


270 


to  Jesus' wounds  and  441 


who  in  thee  believe 
would  ye  be  healed       234  Strangers  and  pilgrims  hen 
wrung  with  true  rep.     40 1 Strength  to  grew  and  thrive      651 
Sin's  rankling  sores  my  soul     920  Stripes  and  cruel  mockeries  lie  78 
Sin-sick  souls  repair  for  heal'g  656  Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  a 
Sleep  my  babe  ;  thy  food  and  914  Such  unexampled,  boundlesi 


So  closclv  in  mind 


4221 


was  thy  truth,  and  such  69 
long  I'll  pray  below  to  live  841  Suffering  Saviour,Lamb  of  God  774 
loved  me  the  eternal  God  75 'Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  902 
may  J.  each  day.  397; Sure,  never,  till  my  latest  br.    284 

may  the  words  my  lips  e\p.    13  Surely,  God  is  present  here       139 
shall  I  walk  the  narrow  way  242;  once  thy  garden  flour.  684 

shall  my  every  pow'r  to  thee  152  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest  6'J  1 


shall  my  walk  be  close  with  446 

shall  our  lives  thy  pow'r       713 j 

shall  thy  servant's  hopes  he  639 ! 

shelters  Christ  our  Saviour  873  j 

when  my  latest  breath  997 

Soft  am!  easy  is  thy  cradle        914 

Sotn  (times  thy  rod  may  seem   161 

of  vict'ry  to  the  Lamb  978 

9  >on  as  the  Spirit  shows  199 

as  we  draw  our  infant         21 

make  us  to  be  515 

shall  we  hear  him  say      574 

will  he  wipe  ofTevery  tear  923 

Sorrow,  and  pain  and  every      990 

Soul,  at  this  most  awful  season  777 j 

then  know  thy  full  salv     \%$ 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies    537 

•  oils  Lord,  my         450 

O  Lord,  thy  servant  h.      5 

Spirit  of  light,  explore  217 j 


is  the  memory  of  thy  151 
is  the  work,  my  God  my  021 
majesty  and  awful  love  1!*."' 
the  moments,  rich  in  303 
truth,  and  easy  to  repeat  451 
Sweeter  sounds  than  mush 
Sweetly  may  we  all  agree         406 

T. 

Take  full  possession  of  my  h.  43? 

Lord,  all  self  from  me.      298 

our  poor  hearts  and  lei     295 

us  under  thy  protection    002 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  Kit 

me  to  live. that  I  may  dr.  900 
me  to  show  forth  thy  pr.  832 
me  yet  more  of  thy  blest  402 
us  to  number  so  our  d.  9 10 
Tell  me,  little  flock  beloved 
Ten  thousand  talents  once  I 
thousand  thousand  prec's 


of  truth,  come  down        215  Tender  compassion  may  we 


of  truth  essentia]  God         3 
I  ib\  blessing,  here  and  666 

i  Ifasl  in  faith  to  .lesus  cl'vo  521 

Still  -    "  •  arrow  in  years,  in     836 

w  .muds  to  me  more  300 

im;»\     ■ 

\\  r  keep  \}\c  aim  in   8 13 


65 
400 
159 
MM 

-103 
930 


pity,  love  sincere 
Thank  God,  towards  eternity 
Thanks,  adoration,  glory  ,p  rail 
and  praise,  .l<  sns  urn 
and  praise   &  ■■■.  Be  cv.      i 
be  to  thee.  OLamb  o\'  578 

he  to  the«\  who  hast      94 *S 


INDEX. 

Thanks  dearest  Jesus,  for  thy  898  The 
for  ever  be  551 

for  thy  last  heart-pier, 
for  thv  Bufferings,  t'r.-  3  [8 
for  thy  thirst.  O  Prince  348 
to  thee  for  all  the  care 
rive,  and  adoration 
Thanksgiving,  honor,  praise     561 
That  blood  which  thou  hast      2  19 
bond  of  love,  that  mystic  " 
cause  shall  never  suffer     I 
dear  blood  tor  sinners  spilt  10? 
doleful  night  before  his  d.  ">  3  V 
favor  grant  to  us  O  Lord  SS9 
glory  never  hence  depnrt  •" 
grace  upon  us  all  bestow  839 
he  all  who  in  him  believe  183 
he  as  man  might  symp'ze  119 
he  will  guide  as/whom  no  ■ 
I  am  thine,  my  Lord  and  516 
love  of  thine,  thou  sin'rs'  400 
mighty  power  thou  then    1(»v 
mystery  from  ages  seal'd   738 
peace  which  God  alone 
rich  atoninir  blood 

when  angel-reapers  c.  3 
soul  and  body  on  thy  m'it  316 

rk  enkindled  in  my  h. 
this  redeemed  happy  flock  688 
thou  for  us  didst  live  and 
thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  stand   961 
thousands  by  our  mil  ' 
truth  .  while     533 

is  holy.  Christ'nstrue  242 
rget      775 
«     1  could  not    54*3 
world  est.  505 
whit  ' 

alin'tv  Judg<  condemn* 
alm't 

mswerhumb.  thanks  doth  372 
ibly  whi<*h  with  thee  113 


No 

atonement  ofthy  blood  ap.  92 
best  return  for  one  like 
breath  which  can  the  (\e?*\  '.  9*3 
Bridegroom  now  appeal 
Bridegroom  of  our  soul- 
calm  retreat,  the  silent  sh.  321 
cause  of  this,  I  know  it  w.    29 
child  sweetly  rests  853 

church  above  no  other th.  99! 
church  on  earth,  in  hm'ble  194 
church,  thro'  allherb*nd 
consecrated  house  we  lo\  i 
cross,  the  cross,  O  that's  105 
daily  favours  of  my  God     150 
dearest  idol  I  have  known  446 
dew  lies  thick  on  all  thi 
doctrine  of  Christ's  blood  27  0 
doctrine  of  our  dying  L'rd  714 
dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see  112 
enj'ment  of  Christ's  fle- 
snj'ment  of  the  flesh  and  790 
Father  from  eternity 
Father  sent  his  Son  to  die  21  1 
Father's  equal, God  the  8 
feeble  souls  thou  dost  sust.  22  1 
fire  of  love  that  burns  with.  395 
fondest  mother  cannot  h.  225 
gilts  of  Christ  are  so  hu  - 

Abram  praise.  At  L88 
God  of  Abram  praise,  Who  1KS 
God  of  mercies  let  us  pr.  12£ 
God  ot  peace  to  guilty  m.  128 
God  of  peace  you  sanctify  7  1 1 
goodly  land  I 

as  a  polish'd  gla  - 
in  these  bl<  - 

of  our  Lord  Jesus 
graves  of  all  his  saints  I 

-  ilvation  of  the  I 

ground  of  my  profession  519 

church  of  Christ 

•  song  w'ld  we  rep.  S85 

if  of  thy  precious     880 
henvculv  hosts  with  awe  556 


Tfce  help  of  men  and  angels 
high  and  mighty  ones  the 
highest  obligations 
Holy  Ghost  he  sends 
HolyOne,  made  sin  for  us 
holy  spotless  Lamb  of  God 
hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  h. 
hours'  decline  and  setting 
humble  sinner's  shame 
impression  of  what  Christ 
joyful  sound  is  news  of  g. 
just  made  perfect,  now  in 
King  himself  comes  near 
Lamb  of  God,  unspotted, 
Lamb  was  slain!  both  day 
Lamb  was  slain!  let  us  ad. 
Lamb  who  by  blood  our 
Lamb  who  dwells  amidst 
load  which  caus'd  us  anx. 
Lord  ascendeth  up  on  high 
Lord  be  with  me  every  wh. 
Lord  bless  and  keep  thee 
Lord  descended  from  ab'e 
Lord  first  empties  whom 
Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock 
Lord  hath  promised  good 
Lord  himself  gave  forth 
Lord  is  ris'n  ago.in 
Lord  my  Shepherd  is  ami 
Lord  who  once  on  Caiv. 
Lord's  joy  be  our  strength 
love  I  owe  for  sin  forgiv'n 
{ove  of  Christ  constraining; 
lore  of  sin  departs 
loving  Jesus  passing  by 
m  i.iy  drops  ofblood  which 
meek,  obedient,  simple  m. 
u\  nta  of  thy  death 
wu.«*age  as  from  God  rcc. 
Highly  from  their  *e*t.s 
mighty  God  is  he 
luLht  befon*  my  eyes  rein, 
wore  [  strove  against  their 

to<v  *  t]  i  bunb  pi  I  S* 


fNDEJ?. 

No.  \r. 

126  The  more  thro'  grace  myself  I  3*22 

499  mystery  of  redeeming  love  317 

83  nightly  watches  would  I   904 

198 1  one  thing  needful,  that  s.  28tf 

22  opening  heav.  around  me  896 

277  patience,  love,  unwearied  653 

904  j  peace  of  God  then  fills  the  333 

905  prayers  of  the  needy  596 
276  j  precious,  all-atoning  blood  805 
367  precious  flood  1 1 1 
262  prince  of  glory  bow'd  his  129 
995:  privilege  to  he  with  Christ  324 
620  promise  of  immortal  bliss  262 
584  purity  our  God  requires  858 
564 1  reproach  of  Christ  is  glor.  429 
564;  root  ot  David  here  we  find  48 
585;  Sabbath  is  for  man,  that  698 
984 1  Saviour,  O  what  endless  380 
526  Saviour,  whom  they  lov'd  852 
138  Saviour's  blood  and  right.  277 
920,  Saviour's  ransom 'd  race  575 
177;  .seraphim  in  light  559 
244 ;  seraphim  of  God  930 
243  j  seraphim  with  sweetest  t.  160 
556}  sheep  of  Jesus,  which  were  221 
o42 !  simple  heart  no  care  perpl.  506 
736'  elaughter'dLamb.my  Sav.  93 
131  soul,  from  sin  for  over  free  990 
"75  souls  that  believe  422 
141 '  sparrow  for  her  young  64? 
722  spirit  is  flown  '  853 
400  Spirit  which  anointedChr.  643 
7461  Spirit's  witness,  full  and  469 
198  spirits  nf  the  just                 961 

20  springs  of  salvation  from   739 

699  spring's  sweet  influence,   883 

855  stony  heart  dissolves  in  t   106 

336  thieves  expiring  on  each    103 

229  thought  of  blood  and  w&:.    M) 

867  time  will  come  S77 

igj]  uiinounded  love  of  my  Cr.  311 

261 1  unworthicet  of  his  friends  147 

HO  j  vail  of  darkne«a  rend  in     74» 

S3  7  venerable  train  669 


The  wakening  trumpet  all  shall 
way  the  holy  prophets  w't 
whole  creation  join  in  one 
whole  salvation  of  thy  Son 
whole  triumphant  host 
wintry  frost,  the  rlowery 
wise  men  from  the  East 
word  eternal  did  assume 
world  and  Satan  rage 
world,  sin,  death  oppose  in 
worst  of  evils  we  can  name 

Thee,  gracious  Lord,  we  now 
I  adore,  most  gracious  L. 
I  exult  to  feel 

0  my  God  and  King 
on  evil's  baleful  day 

the  angels  ceaseless  sing 
to  approach  with  awe  we 
weaddress  in  humble  pr'r 
we  approach  most  grac's 
will  I  love,  my  strength 
would  I  view,  and  duly 
Then  after  supper,  took  the  cup 
after  walking  in  thy  w?s 
all  grief  is  drown'd 
all  old  things  will  pass 
dig.  we  praj,  about  our 
♦'v'n  in  storms  I  theeshall 
Father,  all  thy  family 
follow'd  by  a  num'rous 
his  own  hand  shall  wipe 

1  may  go  without  alarm 
I  shall  be  supremely  bl. 
in  a  nobler  sweeter  song 
keep  us  Lord  from  every 
let  the  last  loud  trumpet 
let  our  humble  faith  ad. 
let  us  udore  him  and  give 
let  us  fellow  Christ  our 
let  us  join  tbe  heavenly 
let  us  sit  beneath  his  er. 
let  us  thank  him  for  his 
love  break  forth:  Behold 
murmur  not,  but  be  res. 


INDEX 

No.  |  No. 

960  Then  murmur  not,  nor  mourn  601 


140]  on  clouds,  in  glory  seated   44 

570  Saviour,  then  my  soul     241 

183 1  shall  I  not  be  greatly  m.  717 

188;  shall  I  see,  &  hear,  &      624 

884  shall  our  woe  and  grief  97€ 

70  shall  we  go  from  strength  267 

24  j  shall  we  in  every  state    471 

198,  sup  with  us  in  love  div'e  697 

202  the  souls  he  join'd  tog'r  409 

467  then  to  have  recourse  to  924 

838!  tho'  the  worms  my  flesh  963 

423  tho*  thou  bend  my  spirit  528 

214  to  all  who  have  confessed  959 

185  when  our  work  is  fin'd    715 

552 1  while  his  favor  to  impl'e  828 

568  will  be  ofransom'd  souls  770 
704  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round  140 
915  Thence  he  arose,ascend*g  high  952 
881 1  There  as  our  advocate  he  r'ns  141 

388;  dwells  the  Lord  our  K.   188 

150  hangs  the  Savior  of  m.    (#1 

769  happier  bowr's  than  Ed.  971 

833  if  thy  Spirit  teach  the  s.  321 

312  is  asserted                           641 

972  is  a  fountain  filPd  with    112 

878  is  a  house, not  made  with  989 

4  37  is  a  path,  that  leads  to  G.  829 

751  like  the  nightingale,  she  321 

92]  mine  eyes  most  certainly  915 
963      «      overwhelmed  with  grief,     75 

829  saith  the  Saviour.  I  will  685 
925 1        ■     shall  our  raptur'd  tong's  574 

1  12  the  rich  bounties  of  our  786 

831  we  to  all  eternity             1000 

952  where  my  blessed  Jesus  992 

149  with  trimmed  lamps  475 
567  Therefore  all  his  agonv  and  p.     78 

43*i  P!l  humblv 'cleave     265 

130  Til  thee  adore               56 

106  j  m\  hope  is  in  his  g.  240 

837  my  rtav'rs  blood  and  277 

23  my  soul,  delight  no  499 
557  There's  but  a  small  beginning  734 


INDEX. 

No. 


Thereto  the  church  of  Christ    930 
These  are  the  wounds  I  bore    784 
thro'  fiery  trials  trod       983 
varied  mercies  from  ah.  883 
were  the  unrelenting  f.  251 
They  are  blessed  with  God's     418 
by  theFather  are  csteem'd  225 
can  cast  by  faith  their  c.  460 
praise  the  Lamb,  who       929 
that  are  whole,  need  not  436 
that  mourn,  blest  is  their  418 
who  feel  their  want  and  809 
who  have  grace,  our  Sav.  398 
who  him  their  Saviour  kn.  460 
who  hunger  after  Christ  788 
who  Jesus'  followers  are  403 
who  know  our  Lord  ind.  460 
who  see  themselves  und.   33 
who  simply  to  him  cl've  336 
with  patience  having  run  982 1 
They're  delighted,  when  they  403 \ 
Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord  627 
eye  observ'd  from  far      1851 
eyes  he  open  on  this       689 1 
is  the  kingdom,  thine  th'  187 1 
then  forever  be  186! 

Think  how  on  the  cross  hehung  228  j 
my  soul,  how  great  the  655  j 
not,  'tis  time  enough,  n.  225  j 
This  awful,  blessed  meditation    80 : 
be  my  support  in  need     2£2  j 
be  our  supreme  delight     600 1 
child  is  therefore  blessed  956  j 
confirms  me  when  I'm  w.  252 
day  is  holy  to  the  Lord     695 
llock  of  Christ  receivetli   712 
give* me  comfort  &  relief  946 j 
gospel  cheers  the  poor  in      2 
grace,  as  long  as  life  shall  352; 
holy  bread  and  wine  818 

I  know  witli  full  eonvict'n  L55 
infant  rests  now  happily  953 
Li  m\  joy  which  ne'er  can  546 

isth'dayth'L.  hath  m.  Let  621 1 


So: 

This  is  the  day  the  L.  &c.What  127 

is  the  hand,  that  shap'd    887 

is  the  homage  he  requires  621 

is  the  man,  th'  exalted  m.  195 

is  the  temple  of  the  Lord  621 

is  the  time,  no  more  delay  229 

is  the  way  I  long  had  so't  140 

lamp,  thro'  all  the  tedious    10 

Lord,  I  do  with  many  t.    366 

makes  us  all  with  one  ac,  82  ! 

mysterious  heavenly  bless.  778 

mystery  every  throne  and  194 

night  my  long'g  soul  with  904 

now  with  heavn's  respl.     714 

sacred  word  exposes  sin         2 

ship  we  now  commend  to  922 

stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  637 

territory  641 

unction  may  I  ever  feel     302 

while  on  earth,  we  will     337 

will  I  do.  for  thy  love's  s.  359 

will  I  do,  thou  Child  div.    29 

wond'rous  grace  to  place  766 

Those  souls  are  truly  blessed    789 

Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive     451 

art  coming  to  a  King       589 

art  destruction  to  the  cr.   91 

art  my  daily  Bread  204 

art  my  faithful  Friend  in  309 

art  my  inward  Guide       2  1  1 

art  my  Life  ;  thy  pow'r    309 

art  our  Father  and  our    L88 

art  ourShepherd,  glorious  844 

art  th>self  the  Seal  21  1 

art  the  Earnest  of  his  I.  216 

art  the  eternal  Light       559 

art  the  eternal  Source     557 

art  the  only  Comforter    220 

art  the  Truth;  in  thee  are  309 

art  the  Way;    thy  Spirit  309 

canst  not  bj  <>wr  eyes  be  151 
Comforter  and  Guide  of  213 
comfortest  the  heavy  211 
count'st  thy  children's  s.  557 


INDEX. 
No 


Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  L.    60 

didst  form  me  in  the  w'b  537 

Bt  deliver  641 

thy  sanctifying  gifts  220 

drewest  me  with  cords  of  293 

for  our  griefs  didst  mourn559 

their  sake  who  hated    16 

for  thy  foes  entreatest        79 

friend  of  sinners  hear  my  274 

friend  of  sinners  love  me  444 

God  of  covenanted  grace  359 

God  of  glorious  majesty  241 

God  of  mercy,  thy  salv.  881 

;  of  my  salvation  79 

•;ous  Saviour,  for  my  833 

irreat  Teacher,  who  inst.  222 

(iuardian  of  thy  lambs     835' 

a  tender  sympathy    148 ■ 

hast  cancelled  my  trans.    85  \ 

hast  kindly  led  us  675 

hast  overthrown  the  foe   559  j 

jiromis'd  for  our  c.   871 

he  world  so  greatly  183 

heavenly  Teacher  thee     223 

hidden  Bource  of  calm     323 

ioly,sp  >tl.  L'bofG.Didst  16 

ioly,spotl.  L'bofG.Mj  506 

.n  grace  hast  looked  on      390 

U  bos  art  m>  (iod  <k  Sav.  80 

Jesus  art  our  King  559 

know '8 1  my  insufficiency  950 

a  al  vv  hich  way  to     444 

Lamb  of  (iod  once  slain  676 

Lamb  once  slain,  thy  f.   B21 

Light  divine,  mostgrac.  208 

Lord  art  good,  and  thou  152 

Lord  art  light;  th\   nat.    152 

Lord  art  love;  from  thy    152 

[jerd  art  present  to  my    895 

Lord  must  for  thy  sake   290 

Lord  of  life,  fix  thou  my  1 17 

Lord  tho'  heav'n  belongs  35 

Lord  wiltnotforsake  me  445 

loving,  all-atoning  Lamb  214 


No. 

Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands  151 
master  of  thy  family  731 
monarch  of  All,  thou  L.  647 
O  Christ,  art  all  I  want  553 
O  Jesus,  art  a  gracious  3S4 
of  all  nations  the  desire  598 
on  my  neck  didst  fall  185 
open'st  us  a  door  005 

our  Light,  our  Leading  581 
promis'd  Comforter  214 

reign'st  above,  on  heav.  197 
river  of  life,  dost  refresh  540 
Saviour  of  the  world,  gr.  735 
sayst,  dear  Jesus,  all  thy  319 
seest  our  weakness,  Lord  102 
shalt  see  my  glory  soon  401 
source  of  love,  I  rest  in  331 
source  of  love,  thou  sin.  371 
source  of  love,  we  pray.  (  '•  '> 
source  of  my  salvation  *<  9 
stretchest  to  infinity  150 

the  good  Shepherd  art  204 
the  great  victoriousLamh  4 1 9 
thy  table  spreadest  tor  \  92 
to  purchase  our  salvati'n  350 
wast  more  spotless  than  825 
when  we  sink,  oppress'd  557 
with  great  tendernesss  148 
who  a  divine  repast  812 

who  art  present  with  thy  815 
who  didst  love  me  first  335 
wrho  in  heaven  art  ador'd  499 
who  in  the  days  of  tfa 
who  on  earth  the  Bick  005 
who  so  graciously  didst  70U 
whose  name  is  inexpresa.  866 
wilt  be  our  Saviour,  \lvd.  Mn 

Though  all  earthly  joys  be  fled  336 

but  a  little  child  I  am  623 
by  nature  I'm  deli  led  109 
by  threatening  storms  532 
Christ  was  (iod,  &  all  824 
comTted,  they  still  dis.  281 
uark  be  my  way,  yet  549 


INDEX. 


No. 
tgfa  destruct.  walk  around  900 
distresses  now  attend  541 
every  child  of  God       265 
foes  on  every  side  as.  644 
heaven's  his  throne,  he  243 
his  majesty  be  great     228 
I  to  mercy  had  no  r'ht  374 
I'm  a  sinful  creature    356 
I'm  in  body  full  of  pain  925 
in  the  very  form  of  God  378 
my  ransom  price  he  p.  291 
nature's  str'gth  decay  188 
now  he  is  not  here  bel.  828 
often  of  encumbering  889 
pirtch'd  with  poverty  615 
press'd  we  need  not  y.  198 
rough  and  thorny  be  542 
seated  on  thy  Father's  145 
sensual  hearts,  unch.  622 
sin  with  us  doth  much  240 
ten  thousand  ills  beset  541 
the  night  be  dark  and  900 
thou  hast  but  little  st.  654 
vine  nor  fig-tree  neith'r!63 
waves  and  storms  go  266 
we  are  guilty,  thou  art  632 
weak  and  poor,  I  am  498 
Thousand  times  by  me  be  gr.     84 
Thousands,  O  Lord  of  hosts,    635 
Thrice  bless'd  and  happy  he     642 
happy  is  the  feeble  soul  545 
happy  they,  who  by  ex.  340 
happy  they,  who  in  this  938 
Through  all  eternity  to  thee     159 
ev'ry  period  of  my  life  159 
grace  afford  us  641 

hidden  dangers,  toils  159 
him  alone  we  live,  for  564 
his  atonement's  pow.  513 
many  dangers,  toils  342 
the  day,  thy  love  hath  901 
thee,  who  all  our  sins  875 
thi.;  vain  world  he  g.  163 
thy  grace  may  we  alw.  360 


No. 

Thus  Abraham  was  sav'd  by    277 

by  thy  pow'r  I  here  sh.   293 

I  may  safely  venture        829 

Mary  could  with  cheerf.  857 

may  we  as  thine  anoint.  662 

might  I  hide  my  blushing    99 

our  bliss  will  last  forever  704 

penitents  who  die  to  sin  766 

preserved  from  Satan's     164 

strengthen'd  in  the  inner  727 

the  soul  at  once  obtain.  279 

while  his  death   my  sin   284 

will  my  wants  be  well     950 

will  our  infant  tongues    838 

Thy  bitter  death  shall  sweeten  947 

blest  people,  trusting  in     707 

blood  preserve  my  garm.   506 

blood  shall  wash  our*  garra.  130 

blood  so  dear  and  prec's    110 

blood  thy  blood  the  t\ee^   356 

body  broken  for  my  sake  794 

body  slain  for  me  779 

bounty  gives  me  bread  w.  156 

chastisements  are  nought  557 

child  so  minded  ever  keep  315 

closet  enter,  pray  and  sigh  521 

communion's  celebration  777 

covenant  to  man  secures  884 

cross  and  saving  name       335 

cross,  thy  shame,  thy  ag.  395 

faithful  serva u(  ma\  he  p.  764 

faithfulness  eternal  157 

faithfulness  I  oft  have  pr.  454 

favor  gives  me  daily  br'd   880 

flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  g.    768 

former  misspent  time  red.  886 

gifts,  hirst  Comforter  214 

gladdening  oil  thou  dost    881 

glorious  gospel  spread  thr.  735 

glory  be  to  all  the  world    658 

goodness,  as  thy  pow'r.  is  599 

grace  thou  freely  dost  best.  663 

gracious  call  invites  me  s.  297 

Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave   813 


Thy  hoiy  unction  pow'r  affords 
incarnation,  wounds  and 
joyful  spirit  give  me  pow'r 
law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  I'ht 
law  O  Lord,  ho  my  delight 
love  and  mercies  all  exc. 
lote  haththaw'd  my  froz 
love  is  great  beyond  all  m. 
love  unchanging  is  our  c. 
love  which  always  is  the 
majesty,  how  vast  it  is 
mercies  and  thy  faith fuln. 
mercy  is  our  only  stay 
mercy  Lord,  to  us  dispense 
mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget 
mercy  ne'er  from  me  rem. 
mercy  sweetens  every  s. 
name  dispels  my  guilt  & 
nature,  gracious  Lord  imp. 
pow'rful  presence,  Lord 
precious  blood  for  sinners 
presence,  gracious  God  a. 
promise  is  my  only  plea 
providence  is  kind  and  1. 
providence  my  life  sust'd 
purposes  of  love  remain 
>acred  body  thou  didst  g. 
Spirit  urant,  that  I  disc'n 
spirit's  powerful  aid  imp. 
-triples  have  me.  a  sinner, 
-urfering  life  I  cannot  tr. 
Mitferings  Lord,  each  sac. 
sufferings  then  and  bitter 
■'"•'it  riommun  ion  charms 
thoughts  are  high  &  soar 
thoughts  of  peace  o'er  me, 
thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us 
unction,  O  may  I  obey 
wisdom  scatters,  Lord  m. 
wondrous  love  to  evidence 
wounds  present  to  our  f. 
youth  unspotted,  full  of  g. 

fill  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er 
fik'd  within  thy  courts  ab. 


INDEX. 

No.  No 
220  Till  fleeting  time  shall  have  an  573 

277 !  I  shall  once  behold  thy  f.  356 

239  permitted  hence  to  go         563 

13  sav'd  from  all  annoy           593 

492  that  time  mine  eyes  I'll     563 

393  the  day,  when  I  shall  tr.    563 

251  the  hour  shall  come  with  776 

771  then  I  would  thy  love  pr.     59 

463  then  tho'  clouds  inclose     530 

371  to  heav'n  I  go  in  peace      563 

194  we  in  heav'n  shall  take  our  223 

382 1  we  the  Lord  our  Kight'sn.  820 

663 1  we  with  angels  join  to  s.   612 
733  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  h.  537 

352  temptation's  pow'r         537 

356  undefin'd  dimensions     369 
746  ,'Tis  bv  you  they  should  be  led  865 

100  done,  my  God  hath  died    358 

479 ;  done,  the  precious  ran'm's  1 04 

721  evident,  that  Jesus  loves    396 

813  faith  that  changes  all  the  264 

628  faith  that  conquers  earth  264 

£50  finish'd  now                         111 

151  hard  the  worldling's  scoff407 

159,  he  my  Saviour,  Jesus  Chr.  946 

46:'.  he  my  soul,  that  sent  his  569 

bl3  heav'n  on  earth  by  faith    319 

161  heav'n  on  earth  to  taste     318 

(J2$  his  almighty  love                 574 

947  his  body  and  his  blood       776 

68  my  happiness  below           529 

772 :  myst'ry  all  ;  my  Maker      283 

352  not  the  sleep  of  death        691 

21  1  not  the  stilly  calm               691 

1 6  1  only  this  which  Christ  of  300 

376  our  desire  to  follow  thee    663 

601  pleasant  to  believe  thy  g.  989 

598  strung  and  tun'd  for  endl.  1 12 

161  sure,  that  awful  time  will  960 

!)/  sure,  that  by  his  bitter  p.  261 

9612  that  the  kindness  of  our    533 

839  the  desire  of  all  our  hearts  736 

98;  the  most  blest  and  needf.  314 

622'  then,  with  happy  John  I  361 


INDEX 

No. 


I  nine  alone,  to  change  the  450 
Tis  thine,  my  daily  bread,  that  887 
thine,  my  God,  the  same  886 
thine,  to  cleanse  the  heart  212 
thro'  the  grace  thou  dost   .'324 
well,  it  shall  my  glory  be  400 
To  all  my  weak  complaints      159 
avert  from  men  God's  w'th  775 
be  his  priests  and  witness.  565 
belong  to  Christ  our  Sav'r  508 
Christ,  th:  anointed  King  201 
Christ  we  homage  pay         705 
comfort  men,  was  his  del.     64 
day  we  celebrate  the  birth    36 
dig  the  ground,  they  thus  713 
each  thy  sacred  word  appl.  628 
Father,  Son  &  H.  Ghost  1005 
faint,  to  grieve,  to  die  for    420 
faith  reveal  the  things  uns.  635 
gain  remission  of  our  sin    240 
God  let  all  the  human  race  928 
God  on  high,  all  glory  be     165 
God  our  Immanuel  made       55 
God  the  Father,  God  the  S.  612 
God  the  Father's  throne    1002 
God  the  Judge  of  quick  and  625 
God  the  only  wise  575 

God  we  render  praise  998 

(rod  we  render  thanks  and  24 
heaven's  bright  realms  he  571 
him  I  wholl)  give  292 

him  I  yield  my  life  and  br.  016 
him  poor  sinners  may  app.  280 
him  we  owe  our  breath  882 
him  who  ever  dolh  abide  561 
Jesus,  our  exalted  Head      571 

look  to  JesUS,  as  br  rose  268 
love  thee  Lord,  ah  !  this  358 
our  Redeemer  ( rod  575 

our  Redeemer's  glorious  a.  349 
rest  I  now   again  retire  912 

scorn  the  Booses'  .^way  892 
seek  in  earthly  tilings  lor  318 
spend  one  sacred  day  6  12 


So. 

To  such  he  saith:  Arise  !  and  276 

the  dear  fountain  of  thy  bl.     18 

the  Father  render  praises    168 

the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes       552 

the  soul  that  seeks  him         478 

thee,  almighty  God.  to  thee  837 

thee  God  Holy  Ghost  we     223 

thee  1  make  confession        256 

thee  Lord  Christ,  all  praise  145 

thee  O  Lord,  in  faith  1  t  n  926 

thee  O  Lord,  our  righteous.  663 

thee  O  Lord  our  wants  are  633 

thee  our  Shepherd,  ever  k.  687 

thee  our  vows  with  sweet    S63 

thee  with  guilt  opprcss'd  I  374 

them  in  each  distressing  h.  650 

thy  care  ourselves  we  now  664 

thy  divine  abode  f>  12 

watch  and  pray,  and  never  715 

world  and  sin  they  bid  ad.  281 

you  he  calls  :   my  goodness  23 1 

Together  with  these  symbols.   786 

Trespasses  in  word  or  thought  291 

Triumph  and  reign  in  me  196 

True  faith  obeys  its  author's     264 

faith  receives  the  oiler'd  262 

Truly  blessed  is  this  station       363 

that  eventful  day  12 

Trusting  his  mild  stall' always  808 

in  thy  Saviour's  m'l  955 

Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs    310 

Tn in  my  soul  unto  thy   rest      535 

Twas  by  an  tinier  from  the  L.       4 

grace  that  taught  my  h.  342 

then  the  children  join'd  815 

thus  he  suffer'd,  tho'  a    420 

to  save  thee,  child  from  914 

U. 

Under  sorrows  and  reproaches  959 

I  Unexampled  is  that  love  539 

Unfeigned  thanks  receive  335 

I  tahappv  those,  who  turn  away    2  1 

United  urmlj  by  thj  grace       405 

Unnumher'd  comforts  to  my  s.  159 


ofted  robes  you  weal 
Until  the  hour  shall  strike  at 
l  "nt.>  1  Ihrist's  congi  egation  in 
Jesus'  cross  I'm  now  ret. 
Day  heart,  when  speech 
ourselves  no  praise  is  d. 
the  Lamb  of  God 
us  thy  nam   'a  - 

hat  dear  majestic  head 
the  bridal  pair  look  down 
the  cross  he  died 

mi  bleed 
ihv  call  I'm  here 

hi  ami 
into  closest  union  draw 
thy  congregation  own 
V. 
Vain  are  all  efforts  of  the  m'd 
are  all  other  helps  besidi 

r  fa      es,  airy 
delusive  world  adieu 
Vanquish  our  lusts,  onr  pride 
Veil'd  in  flesh,  the  Godhead 
Vile  worm,  should st  thou  refe 

•  ten,  this  soul  of  mine 
Vouchsafe  to  be  present,  thou 
.  with  the  heav'nly  choir 
YV. 
3  e  winds,  his  st'y 
Wah  still  on  God,  my  soul, 
Walking,  speaking,  in  devot'n 
Wand'ring  in  sin,  our  souls  he 
Warrior,  on  thy  station  stand 
nV  a-  i  Lord,  rich  as 

like  thine 

it  for  crimes  that  I  had 
there  nothing  but  a  m. 
W   tsfa  me,  and  make  me  thus 
h  h\  the  sick,  enrich  the 
-  comm. 
Water  and  blood  in  itr< 
the  body  la 
>  of  life  hence  may  1  dr. 
We  adore  thee  evermore 


fNDEX 

No.  \ 

767   We  all  have  reason  to  rejoice     99 
950  all  know,  who,  and  what  372 

•213  all  say  Amen:  deeply  b'd  106 

1  11  are  baptiz'd  into  thy  deatl.  - 

947  forgiv'n  an  1  reconcil'd  819 

7*25  are,  if  we  in  thee  believe 

292  are  redeemed  1 1 1 

175  a:T-  travelling  home  to  G.  421 

195  behold  in  him  our  brother  480 

bless  the  L.,  whose  tender  57  1 
bow  before  thy  throne        20C 
*268  covenant  with  hand  and  434 

779  dead  in  sins  and  trespass.    '23 

860  ply  bow'd,  can  nought 

405  entreat,  Lord,  lift  up  thj 

for  whom  thou  once  wast 
hail  thy  day  of  rest,  O  L.  6*22 
14  9  have  no  other  trust  599 

281  humbly  thank  thee,  Lord  918 

264  humbly  thee  adore  and  p.  165 

320  in  one  covenant  are  joinV 

211  in  this  world  no  cit\ 

41  join  together  heart  and  h.  VC: 

242  know,  that  in  our  flesh      43r 

205  know  the  righteousness     280 

765  know  the  Shepherd's  love  28( 

know  thou  never  canst  f.  I4fl 

magnify  thy  grace,  pure    181 

'i^^  meet  at  thy  command.  O  68£ 

520  now  no  longer  need  rem.  B5< 

65  now  return  each  to  his  t.  695 

65(i  now  with  the  angels  unite  S 

744  O  Jesus,  claim  thy  special  860 

146  on  his  sacred  body  ' 

96  own  and  bless  thy  grac.     "**: 

99  own  there's  nothing  good  831 

914  perish  if  we  cease  from  p.  592 

92  thy  name,  that   I 

902  pray  thee  bless  them  all     V23 

pray  thee,  till  us  all  with    213 
'<  66  pray  time  let  the  heav'nly  928 

762  pray  tine  O  Being,  most      17 

1*"  I  pray  thee  wounded  Land)  295 

360  rest  in  Christ,  and  yet  d.  Xli 


INDBX. 

No. 


Wrf  gee  his  beauty  and  admire  617 

see  in  hearts,  as  cold  as     737 

shall  see  our  Lord  return.  874 

share  our  mutual  woes      413 

sing-  and  we  hear,how  our  849 

sing  thy  praise,  exalted  L.  146 

sinners  humbly  crave  678 

sinners  void  of  good  355 

steadfastly  this  truth  m'nt.  714 

thank  thee  for  thy  day,  O  615 

thank  thee  that  thou  wilt  848 

thee  entreat  with  one  ace.  720 

thirst,  O  Lord,  give  us  this  278 

this  offer'd  Saviour  needed  38 

thy  little  flock  adore  568 

too  shall  join  the  choirs    988 

tread  on  consecrated  gr.    416 

walk  by  faith  of  joys  to    989 

who  here  together  are  as.  701 

will  dwell  on  Calv'ry's  m.  475 

wish  to  afford  209 

with  joy  confess,  beloved  871 

would  not  live  by  bread     697 

We're  poor  and  needy;  ne'erth.  857 

We've  no  abiding  city  here       875 

Weak,  helpless  babes 'tis  true,  373 

is  the  effort  ot  my  heart  59 

Weep,  Zion,  weep  !  in  death's  121 

Welcome  all,  by  sin  oppress'd  238 

among  thy  flock  of   702 

blessed  heavenly  str.  45 

0  welcome,  noble        36 

sweet  day  of  rest       620 

thou  source  of  every   31 

Well  art  thou  leading,  Guide    161 

might  the  sun  in  darkn.     99 

plcas'd  those  little  ones    828 

pleas'd  thro'  Jesus  Obrist  621 

Were  half  the  breath  thus  v.     ,r)!).r> 

health,  and  strength  and  550 

What  affords  the  christian  w.  745 

arn  1  Lord,  that  thou  so     68 

anguish  has  that  quest.  426 

are  our  works,  but  sin     295 


Wha 


N*. 
tare  the  mines  of  shining*  9 
are  these  in  bright  array  983 
are  we  ?  what  do  we  p.  557 
brought  us  together?  w.  415 
can  from  Christ  me  sep.  524 
can  we  now  give  to  thee  360 
can  we  offer  thee, OLord?  713 
can  we  poor  sinners  do  774 
comfort,  what  supreme  648 
ecstatic  pleasure  975 

gainst  thou  by  thy  anx.  158 
good  news  the  angels  br.  33 
grace,  what  great  benev.  24 
happiness — what  joy  &  996 
heavenly  joy  andconsol.  987 
heights,  what  depths  of  47 
here  sick's,  &c. There  oVr945 
here  sick's,  &c.There  w.  986 
human  mind  can  trace  73 
is  created  by  our  God  556 
is  his  covenant  of  love  533 
is  it  keeps  me  back  248 

is  it  that  makes  us  stand  647 
is  my  anchor?  if  you  ask  525 
joy  or  honor  could  we  h.  280 
love  can  be  compar'd  w.  423 
my  soul,  should  bowthee  535 
off'rings  shall  I  bring  to  29 
peace  divine,  unutterable340 
peace  do  we  derive,  wh.  599 
peaceful  hours  I  once  446 
praise  to  thee  my  Sav.  917 
praise  unto  the  Lamb  is  365 
rich  returns  of  thankfuln.653 
secret  hand  at  morning  887 
shall  I  feel,  when  I  976 

shall  I  now  give  to  thee  43 
shall  I  render  unto  thee  359 
shall  we  pay  our  heav.  785 
shall  we  say  for  this  thy  148 
should  I  do,  a  sinner  v.  357 
songs  of  everlasting  joy  947 
sorrows  may  my  steps  827 
splendid  rays — of  truth    398 


INDEX. 

No. 


What  stnkes,0  wounded  I/b  352 

sure  prophecies  foretold    42 

thanks  I  owe  thee,  and    321 ' 

the  fathers  wish'd  of  old    34  j 

thou  shalt  to-day  provide  164  • 

tho'  the  world  foameth  &  391 1 

tremblings  seize  the  trav.  53 1 

undeserved  favor  353 1 

various  hindrances  we     595! 

wonder  in  the  soul  takes  372 

Whate'er  I  am.  whate'er  I  do  466  j 

I  ask,  I  surely  know  522  j 

is  carnal  thro'  thy  g.  4721 

thou  wilt,  thou  Lord,  151 

Whatever  honors  thee  our  L.  470 j 

When  a  sinner  in  affliction       279 j 

all  my  labors  o'er  in  f.  343 1 

ail  our  labor  here  is  o'er  734! 

all  thy  mercies.  O  my     1591 

all  with  awe  shall  stand  9601 

angels  by  transgression  929 1 

any  turn  from  Zion's  w.  426  j 

brethren  dwell  in  unity  416  j 

by  adversity  I'm  tried     527! 

children  blest  by  Jesus  956 

children  honor  Jesus  th.  837 

Christ  in  majesty  shall  194 

Christ  once  crucified       930  j 

Christ  our  life,  shall       269| 

Christ  our  Sav.  did  asc.  143| 

Christ  our  Sav.  lives  &  330 ! 

conscious  sinners  trem.  965! 

darkness  long  has  veil'd  451  i 

doubts  and  fears,  a  gl.  343 1 

duly  I  weigh  397 j 

each  can  feel  his  broth.  4;2; 

earth  and  hell's  malic.      98 

faith  and  hope  shall  c.   810 

filTci  with  humble shame449 

first  before  his  mercy  s.  542 

flesh  decays,  when  vigor  924 

free  from  envy,  scorn  &  4  1 2 

from  the  cu^se  he  sets    264 

fathering  clouds  around538 


ft* 

When  having  been  with  guilt  465 
he  applies  his  healing  b.  242 
he  came,  the  angels  s  58 
he  lived  on  earth  abased  377 
his  hour  strikes  for  rel.  536 
hie  name  was  quite  un.  523 
his  Spirit  leads  us  home  238 
I  am  conscious  truly  442 
I  by  faith  my  Saviour  100 
I  depart,  my  latest  breath  91 
I  hence  depart  203 

I  leave  this  world  in  p.  979 
I  shall  gain  permission  948 
I  shall  permitted  be  979 
I  shall  yield  my  dying  947 
I  review  my  misspent  239 
I  survey  the  wondrous  10b 
I  visit  Jesus'  grave  in  123 
in  ecstasy  sublime  368 

in  our  blood  we  lay  882 
in  the  bosom  of  the  earth883 
in  the  night  I  sleepless  90fl 
in  the  slippery  paths  ot  159 
Jesus  ipto  Salem  rode  846 
Jesus'  sutfring  life  we  67 
Ipye  in  one  delightful  412 
my  faith  is  faint  and  s.  13 
my  Jesus  from  the  cr.  364 
my  mind  pursues  this  311 
nature  fails,  and  day  159 
O  when,  shall  I  have  987 
on  Calvary  I  rest  36$ 

on  Sinai's  top  [  sec  368 
on  the  breast  we  hung  88 'i 
pining  sickness  wastes  924 
pride  would  stir  within  *98 
rising  from  the  bed  of  964 
rising  winds  and  rain  27$ 
shall  I  gain  the  glorious  t69 
shall  that  hour  of  grace  75: 
shall  these  eyes  thy  h.  971 
shall  thine  hour,  dear  751 
simplicity  we  cherish  5<M 
•imply  we  obey  his  v.     R57 


When  sorrowing  o'er  some  st 
the  Lord  appears 
the  Lord's  disciples  s. 
the  morn  shall  bid  us 
thee  in  faith  addressing 
thou  art  near,  I  must 
thou,  dear  Jesus,  wast 
thou  my  8av'r  shaltapp. 
thou  shalt  on  Zion  st'd 
thro'  his  merits  we  obt. 
thus  I  cried  in  deepdis. 
thus  the  blessings  of  his 
thus  we  contemplate 
to  the  cross  I  turn  mine 
vexing  tho'ts  within  me 
we  before  our  Sav's  face 
we  commemorate  his  i. 
we  have  fail'd,  and  d. 
we  on  his  faithfulness 
we  thy  boundless  love 
we  thy  mercy  weigh 
with  hiiw  my  Lord,  in 
with  sense  ofguiltopp. 
worn  with  sickness  oft 
Whene'er!  mourn — andhumb. 
we  to  mankind  proc. 
Whenever  my  frail  natun   s. 

we  in  holy  contemp. 
Where  is  the  blessedness  I  kn. 
is  this  infant  !  it  is  g'e 
my  Redeemer's  blood 
shad  my  wond'ring  soul 
should  I  turn,  or  how 
thou  hast  thy  work  beg. 
two  or  three  with  sweet 
Where'er  I  thee  this  day  did 
Wherefore  we  love  the  Lamb 
Win  rein  is  for  children  true 
W'hether  the  period  of  this  1. 
Which  of  all  our  friends  to 

teaches  me  to  know  thy 
Who  would  not  new  pursue 
While  here  I  li\c  by  faith 

here  on  earth  I  still  rem. 


ttTDfiX. 

No. 
5:38 
312 
139 

636 
596 

393 
*25 
•] 
419 
472 
269 1 

281 ; 

333 

794, 
538 

784 
784 
338 
654 
373 
355 
3'  1 
246 
159 
398 
734 

602 
446 

953 
782 
235 
550 
618 
085 

261 

8  19 
938 
377 
302 
405 
976 
277 


While  lie  re  on  earth  I'm  living    83 
human  nature  doth  ex.  276 
I  draw  this  fleet'g  br'th  80' 
I  hear  this  grace  revl'd  10  7 
I  know  his  providence   523 
Judah  views  his  birth r.  749 
like  a  tide  our  minutes  160 
Moses  stood,  with  arms  595 
passing  thro'  this  shad.  531 
rich  and  poor  for  mVy  621 
successive  years  are  \ 
the  broad  road,  where    829 
the  pilgrim   travels 
the  troubled  soul  is  s.     279 
thus  thou  feed'st  the  p.  768 
we  anticipate  the  day    988 
we  at  honest  labor  toil  586 
we  (b  eply  bumbled 
we  take  our  si  ;;t 
we  thy  pasl  dealings 
wit!)  lier  sweetest  fl'e        8 1 


with  repenting  tears  767 
Whither  should  I  sinner  flee  937 
Who  can  condemn  s.  Ch.hath  524 
can  cond'n  since  Chr.  v 
can  describe  the  lovejin.  6  1 
can  rehearse  most  gra< 
can  thy  opt  rations  trace  221 
can  to  love  his  name  f.  98 
doth  preserve  our  life  657 
early,  by  a  living  faith  851 
for  Israel's  consolation  5  . 1 
hath  thee  'thus  abused  81 
in  Jesus  Christ  abidetfa    604 

i  full  o\'  tend( 

sincerely  loveth  Jesus       604 

spread  the  lofty  firmam'l  667 

thro'  Christ's  blood  rem.  !",  1 

to  Jesus  humbly  cleaveth  604 

would  still  such  mercy      22b 

Whoe'er  to  me  will    come  23( 

WOUld  spend  his  days  332 

Whom,  dear  Redeemer,  dost      372 

Why  ail  thou  afraid  to  cnux 


INDEX. 
No. 


Why  do  we  mourn  departing   9§2 

is  his  body  rack'd  with    101 
need  we  mourn  as  in  d.  557 
should  I  complain  then    543 
should  I  shrink  from  p.    971 
should  we  fear  to  trust    951 
should  we  tremble  to  con. 952 
Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  com.  756 
Will  he  forsake  his  throne  ab.  262 
Wisdom  and  pow'r  to  Christ      51 
and  zeal,  and  faith      715 
With  a  mind  from  earthly  114 

all  our  errors  and  mist.  38 
ardent  longing  at  thy  f.  598 
awe  and  deeply  bow'd  54 
awe  and  reverence  'fore  197 
cheerful  heart  I  close  my  907 
contrite  tears  I  thee  adore  352 
deej)  reverence  we  draw  776 
deeply  humh'd  hearts  we  258 
fire  and  with  spirit  end.  741 
gladness  they  obey  his  928 
gladness  we  will  follow  730 
glorious  clouds  encomp.  282 
God  my  habitation  93 

heart  and  band  you  now  711 
heavenly  wisdom  me  en.  727 
humble  faith  on  thee  I  450 
joy  I  still  discover  888 

joy  we  hasten  to  the  pi.  615 
joy  we  meditate  the  grace  149 
longing  eyes  thy  creatu 

:  409 
my  Jesus  I  will  stay  392 
my  sins'  heavy  load  opp.  so 
new  life  endow'd  by  Chr.  176 
er  from  on  high  en.  688 
pining  sickness  I  dec 
pity  view  me  at  thy  feet  6 
pity  we  can  look  on  th  -  ">  ' 
pleasing  grief  &  mourn  284 
thanks  before  the  Lord  570 
the  deepest   adoration  84 

the  same  faith  our  bosom  431 


With  thee,  and  these,  forever    62( 

thee.  Lord,  while  I  rem.   994 

these  my  happy  lot  is      54 G 

thy  presence,  Lord  our     17b 

us.  in  Jesus,  to  be  one       71 1 

what  unwearied  faithfttln.45'2 

Within  these  walls  let  holy  p.  638 

thy  temple  where  we   715 

Without  a  consciousness  with.  40  I 

beginning  or  decline    191 

thy  blessing  how  could  733 

thy  favor  while  I  live  15." 

Witness  here  to  all  around  th.  659 

true  and  faithful  438 

Woe  then  to  him.  that  hath      969 

Wonders  without  end  we  se< 

Work  with  them  and  confirm  039 

Worship,  honor,  pow'r  and  bl.  583 

Worthy  ()  Lord,  art  thou  196 

the  Lamb  that  died.     570 

the  Lamb  that  every   57  6 

Would  the  world  our  passport  7  t0 

the  world  with  gay  all.    86 

we  by  our  behaviour      5  1:' 

we  for  those  things  on1 

we  inward  peace  enjoy  496 

Wounded  head,  buck  plow'd 

Saviour,  lull  of  gr.  1 10 
Y. 
Ye  anerels  round  the  throne  17s 
bottomless  depths  of  (rod's  17 
chosen  people  of  the  Lor 
fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  ~^Vi 
followers  of  the  slaughter'd  2  99 
heavy-laden,  sin-sick  souls  231 
mourning  souls  look  upw.  1 14 
pilgrims  on  the  road  5*3  1 

purchas'd  souls.  ( Jh 
saints  in  glory,  who  with 
s  Tvants  of  God,  your  great  561 
serv  mta  ^\'  the  Lor ! 
sinners,  in  the  gospel  trace  233 
sinners,  who  with  irrief         19 
spirits  o4'  the  ji  560 


Ye  that  feel  quite  poor  and  n. 


INDEX. 

No. 
28 1  Yet  clouds  will  intervene 


virgins,  be  968! 

who  called  to  Christ's  serv.  719 

who  freely  offer  praises        661 

who  in  Christ  believe  767 1 

who  Jesus'  death  proclaim  652; 

who  Jesus'  patients  are       934: 

who  long,  alas  !   have  been  238! 

who  love  him,  cease  to  m.  132: 

who  profess  his  sacred  n.     556, 

who  see  the  Father's  grace  238; 

who  with  deep  contrition       26! 

who  with  your  Lord  are  r.  767; 

Yea  Amen  !   pardon'd  sinners  980; 

his  condition  641 

Lord,  we  wish  to  cast        882: 

only  he,  who  feels  199 

should  it  ev'n  to  man  app.  431  j 

when  I  see  in  spirit  112 

Year  after  year  commences       873 

Y^s.  gracious  Savior,  I  believe  823 

Lore!,  we  will  remember    769 

my  dear  L'd,in  following  546 

since  (Jod  himself  hath  s.  544 

thou  art  precious  to  my        61 

when  this  flesh  and  heart  342 

with  grateful  hearts'  sen.  66) 


countless  are  his  promises 
doth  her  inmost  sou 
faintly  to  us  mortals  here 
'fore  thee,  Jesus.  I  mu< 
I  enjoy  thy  grace 
let  by  faith  my  penetrat'n 
let  me  not  thy  grace  abuse 
Lord,  we  humbly  venture 
Oh  !  how  faithless  is  my 
0  rejoice,  with  heart  and 
one  thing  will  I  ask  of 
since  th>   Lord  forgave  my 
still  the  servants  of  their 
still  we  wait  the  end 
tears  of  grief  at  times  bed. 
this  acknowledgm.  I'll 
this  is  confess'd 
thou  alone  hast  pow'r  I 
w/   are  of  defects  aware 
when  1  think  what  patient 
when  my  8av.  1  phaii  sec 
while  we  with  joy  adore 
Young  chiJdreu  once  to  Jesu& 

Z. 

Zton.  where  Gotl  records  hii 


No. 
997 
533 
712 
207 
296 
214 
27* 
•lit 
881 
444 
121 
925 
400 
713 
747 
67 
577 
42* 
426 
903 
407 
2^7 
661 
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