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INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS 


God  the  Father:  hymns 
Creation,    Providence,    and 

Redemption          . .         . .  1-23 

God  the  Son: 

His  Birth 24-35 

His  Life  and  Love   . .         . .  36-82 
His  Names  and  Titles         . .  83-112 
His  Humiliation,   Resurrec- 
tion, and  Glory    ..         ..  113-158 
Hi*  Second  Coming            . .  159-186 

God  the  Holy  Spirit: 

His  Office  and  Work           . .  187-202 

Public  Worship  : 

Songs  of  Praise        . .         . .  203-256 

The  Word  of  God   ..          ..  257-269 

The  Lord's  Day                  . .  270-276 

The  Lord's  Supper  . .          . .  277-285 

Evening  and  Closing  Hymns  286-302 

Praver- Meetings  and  Revival  303-333 

After-Meetings         ..          ..  334-352 

The  Gospel: 

Its  Message  . .         . .         . .  353-368 

Invitation      . .         . .           ,  369-427 

Warning  and  Entreaty        . .  428-461 

Rssponse  and  Repentance..  462-499 


The  Christian  Life: 

Christian  Fellowship 

Protection  and  Guidance 

Desires  after  Holiness 

Consecration 

Love,  Joy,  and  Peace 

Conflict  and  Victory 

(and  Temperance  Hymns) 

Comfort  in  Sorrow  . . 

Service  and  Reward 

Songs  of  Pilgrimage 

Assurance  and  Testimony  . 
The  Life  to  Come: 

Aspirations  after  Heaven  . 

Heaven  Anticipated 

The  Redeemed  in  Heaven  . 

Death  and  Resurrection     . 

Special  Occasions: 
New  Year 

Seed-Time  and  Harvest 
Travellers  by  Land  and  Sea 

Christian  Missions    . . 

Christian  Endeavour 

Hymns  for  Young  People    . 

Solos  and  Choir  Pieces 


hymns 
500-512 
513-568 
569-589 
590-642 
643-668 
669-708 

709-747 
748-820 
821-840 
841-906 

907-927 

928-989 

990-1024 

1025-1046 


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1053- 
1061- 
1066- 
1091- 
1127- 
1168- 


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1060 
1065 
1090 
1126 
1167 
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SACRED  SONGS  AND  SOLOS 

Twelve  Hundred  Hymns 


In  order  to  facilitate  reference  to  the  existing  editions  of  Sacred 
Songs  &  Solos,  New  Hymns  &  Solos,  and  The  Christian  Choir, 
the  original  Nos.  in  these  book*  are  inserted  after  the  Nos.,  thus: — 

l  (S);  27  (»£•);  36  (°#). 


GOD  THE  FATHER  :    Creation,  Providence,  Redemption 


1  ( 


S.S.\ 
6797 


8.7.4. 


Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven ; 

To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring ; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 

Who  like  thee  His  praise  shall  sing  ? 
Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  ! 

Praise  the  everlasting  King  ! 

Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favour 
To  our  fathers  in  distress ; 

Praise  Him,  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless : 

Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  ! 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness  ! 


3  Father- like  He  tends  and  spares  us, 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows ; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes : 
Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  ! 
Widely  as  His  mercy  flows. 

4  Angels,  help  us  to  adore  Him, 

Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face  ! 
Sun  and   moon,   bow  down  before 
Him  ! 
Dwellers  all  in  time  and  space, 

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


(72a) 


8.7.8.7.8,8  8.5.* 


A  mighty  fortress  is  our  God, 

A  bulwark  never  failing : 
Our  Helper  He,  amid  the  flood 
Of  mortal  ills  prevailing. 
For  still  our  ancient  foe 
Doth  seek  to  work  his  woe ; 
His  craft  and  power  are  great, 
And  armed  with  cruel  hate — 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  Did  we  in  our  own  strength  confide, 

Our  striving  would  be  losing, 
Were  not  the  right  Man  on  our  side, 
The  Man  of  God's  own  choosing. 
Dost  ask  who  that  may  be  ? 
Christ  Jesus,  it  is  He  ! 
Lord  Sabaoth  is  His  name, 
From  age  to  age  the  same : 
And  He  must  win  the  battle. 

3  And  though  this  world,  with  devils 

filled, 
Should  threaten  to  undo  us: 
We  will  not  fear;  for  God  hath  willed 
His  truth  to  triumph  through  us. 
Let  goods  and  kindred  go, 
This  mortal  life  also ; 
The  body  they  may  kill : 
God's  truth  abideth  still, 
His  Kingdom  is  for  ever. 


GOD   THE  FATHER 


*J  8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. 

A  safe  stronghold  oar  God  is  still, 
A  trusty  shield  and  weapon ; 
He'll  help  us  clear  from  all  the  ill 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  ancient  prince  of  hell 
Hath  risen  with  purpose  fell ; 
Strong  mail  of  craft  and  power 
He  weareth  in  this  hour, 
On  earth  is  not  his  fellow. 

2  With  force  of  arms  we  nothing  can, 

Full  soon  were  we  down-ridden ; 
But  for  us  fights  the  proper  Man, 
Whom  God  Himself  hath  bidden. 
Ask  ye,  Who  is  this  same  ? 
Christ  Jesus  is  His  name, 
The  Lord  Sabaoth's  Son ; 
He,  and  no  other  one, 
Shall  conquer  in  the  battle. 

3  And  were  this  world  all  devils  o'er, 

And  watching  to  devour  us, 
We  lay  it  not  to  heart  so  sore ; 
Not  they  can  overpower  us. 
And  let  the  prince  of  ill 
Look  grim  as  e'er  he  will, 
He  harms  us  not  a  whit : 
For  why  ?    His  doom  is  writ ; 
A  word  shall  quickly  slay  him. 

4  God's  word,  for  all  their  craft  and 

One  moment  will  not  linger,  [force, 
But,  spite  of  hell,  shall  have  its  course; 
'Tis  written  by  His  finger. 
And  though  they  take  our  life, 
Goods,  honour,  children,  wife, 
Yet  is  their  profit  small ; 
These  things  shall  vanish  all, 
The  citv  of  God  remaineth. 


4  (!i8e) 


6.6.8.4. 


The  God  of  Abraham  praise  ! 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above, 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love  ! 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM  ! 
By  earth  and  Heaven  confest  ! 
I  bow,  and  bless  the  sacred  name, 
For  ever  blest  ! 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise  ! 
At  whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  His  right  hand : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power, 
And  Him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  Shield  and  Tower. 


3  The  God  of  Abraham  praise  ! 
Whose  all-sufficient  grace 

Shall  guide  me  all  my  happy  days 
In  all  my  ways : 
He  calls  a  worm  His  friend  ! 
He  calls  Himself  my  God  ! 
And  He  shall  save  me  to  the  end 
Through  Jesus'  blood  ! 

4  He  by  Himself  hath  sworn, 
I  on  His  oath  depend ; 

I  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend : 
I  shall  behold  His  face, 
I  shall  His  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 
For  evermore  ! 

5  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  : 

"  Hail  !     Father,    Son,    and    Holy 
They  ever  cry :  [Ghost  ! 

Hail  !  Abraham's  God  and  mine  ! 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 
And  endless  praise  ! 


5 


\22&)  6.6.4. 

Thou  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight, 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray ; 
And,  where  the  Gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

"  Let  there  be  light  !  " 

2  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring. 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing, 

Healing  and  sight — 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind — 
Oh,  now  to  all  mankind 

"  Let  there  be  light  !  " 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight ! 
Move  on  the  waters'  face 
By  Thine  almighty  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

"  Let  there  be  light  !  " 

4  Blessed  and  holy  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  love,  might ; 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tidQ 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
O'er  the  world  far  and  wide, 

"  Let  there  be  light !  " 


6  (») 


8.6.4. 


Come,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise : 
Father  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  Days  ! 

2  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword ; 

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

On  us  descend  ! 

3  Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

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

Spirit  of  power  ! 

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

Hence  evermore  ! 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


J   (402) 


s.e.4. 


Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 

"  Praise  ye  His  name  !  " 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  loud  for  evermore, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !  " 

2  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  His  name, — 
Ye  who  have  felt  His  blood 
Sealing  your  peace  with  God, 
Sound  His  dear  name  abroad  ! 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !  " 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  His  name  ! 
In  Him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !  " 

4  What  though  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  His  name ; 


Creation,  Providence,  Redemption 

To  Him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  Him  our  gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !  " 

O   (M  S.M. 

Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

Saved  by  grace  alone  ; 

This  is  all  my  plea- 
Jesus  died  for  all  mankind, 

And  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  wrote  my  name 
In  life's  eternal  book ; 

'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

3  Grace  taught  my  wandering  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  mine  eyes  o'erflow ; 

'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

5  Oh,  let  Thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine  I 
May  all  my  powers  to  Thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  Thine. 


9  «) 


LJL 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice: 
Him   serve   with   mirth,   His   praise 

forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

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

3  Oh,  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 
Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto : 
Praise,    laud,    and    bless    His   name 

.   For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do.        [always, 

4  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 

His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

J-U    V368)  7t 

Day  by  day  the  manna  fell ; 
Oh  to  learn  this  lesson  well  ! 
Still  by  constant  mercy  fed, 
Give  us,  Lord,  our  daily  bread. 
2  "  Day  by  day,"  the  promise  reads, 
Daily  strength  for  daily  needs; 


GOD   THE  FATHER: 


Cast  foreboding  fear  away, 
Take  the  manna  of  to-day. 
3  Thou  our  daily  task  shalt  give ; 
Day  by  day  to  Thee  we  live : 
So  shall  added  years  fulfil — 
Not  our  own,  our  Father's  will. 


11  (Sft) 


5.5.6.5. 


Oh,  worship  the  King, 

All  glorious  above  ! 
Oh,  gratefully  sing 

His  power  and  His  love ; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender, 

The  Ancient  of  Days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendour, 

And  girded  with  praise. 

2  Oh,  tell  of  His  might, 

Oh,  sing  of  His  grace  ! 
Whose  robe  is  the  light, 

Whose  canopy  space ; 
His  chariots  of  wrath 

The  deep  thunder-clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  His  path 

On  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  The  earth  with  its  store 

Of  wonders  untold, 
Almighty  !   Thy  power 

Hath  founded  of  old : 
Hath  'stablished  it  fast 

By  a  changeless  decree ; 
And  round  it  hath  cast, 

Like  a  mantle,  the  sea. 

4  Thy  bountiful  care, 

What  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  in  the  air, 

It  shines  in  the  light ; 
It  streams  from  the  hills, 

It  descends  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distils  in 

The  dew  and  the  rain. 

5  Frail  children  of  dust, 

And  feeble  as  frail — 
In  Thee  do  we  trust, 

Nor  find  Thee  to  fail : 
Thy  mercies  how  tender, 

How  firm  to  the  end  ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender, 

Redeemer,  and  Friend  ! 

6  O  measureless  Might  ! 

Ineffable  Love  ! 
While  angels  delight 

To  hymn  Thee  above, 
The  humbler  creation, 

Though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration 

Shall  sing  to  Thy  praise. 


12 


5.5.8.*, 


Oh,  praise  ye  the  Lord 

With  heart  and  with  voice ; 
His  mercies  record, 

And  round  Him  rejoice. 
Ye  children  of  Zion, 

Your  Saviour  adore  ! 
And  learn  to  rely  on 

His  grace  evermore. 

2  Repose  on  His  arm, 

Ye  sheep  of  His  fold, 
What  terror  can  harm 

With  Him  to  uphold  ? 
His  saints  are  His  treasure, 

Their  peace  will  He  seek, 
And  pour  without  measure 

His  gifts  on  the  meek. 

3  Go  on  in  His  might, 

Ye  men  of  the  Lord : 
His  word  be  your  light, 

His  promise  your  sword : 
The  King  of  Salvation 

Your  foes  will  subdue, 
Bring  forth  your  oblation, 

Your  praises  renew. 


jL«5  (733) 


5.5.3.5. 


Though  troubles  assail, 

And  dangers  affright ; 
Though  friends  should  all  fail, 

And  foes  all  unite — 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us, 

Whatever  betide : 
The  Scripture  assures  us, 

"  The  Lord  will  provide." 

2  The  birds,  without  barn 

Or  storehouse,  are  fed ; 
From  them  let  us  learn 

To  trust  for  our  bread : 
His  saints  what  is  fitting 

Shall  ne'er  be  denied, 
So  long  as  'tis  written, 

"  The  Lord  will  provide.'* 

3  His  call  we  obey. 

Like  Abram  of  old, 
Not  knowing  our  way ; 

But  faith  makes  us  bold  : 
For  though  we  are  strangers, 

We  have  a  good  Guide ; 
And  trust  in  ail  dangers : 

"  The  Lord  will  provide." 

4  No  strength  of  our  own, 

Or  goodness  we  claim ; 
Yet  since  we  have  known 
The  Saviour's  great  name, 


Creation,  Providence,  Redemption 


In  this  our  strong  tower 
For  safety  we  hide, 

Almighty  His  power : 
"  The  Lord  will  provide.' 


14  ( 


s.s.\ 

734/  6.5.6.6. 

Begone,  unbelief, 

My  Saviour  is  near, 
And  for  my  relief 

Will  surely  appear : 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle, 

And  He  will  perform ; 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel, 

I  smile  at  the  storm. 


2  Though  dark  be  my  way, 

Since  He  is  my  Guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey, 

Tis  His  to  provide : 
Though  cisterns  be  broken, 

And  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  He  hath  spoken 

Shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love,  in  time  past, 

Forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last 

In  trouble  to  sink : 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer 

I  have  in  review 
Confirms  His  good  pleasure 

To  help  me  quite  through. 

4  Why  should  I  complain 

Of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ? — 

He  told  me  no  less ; 
The  heirs  of  salvation, 

I  know  from  His  Word, 
Through  much  tribulation 

Must  follow  their  Lord. 

5  How  bitter  that  cup 

No  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  He  drank  quite  up, 

That  sinners  might  live  ! 
His  way  was  much  rougher 

And  darker  than  mine ; 
Did  Christ,  my  Lord,  suffer, 

And  shall  I  repine  ? 

6  Since  all  that  I  meet 

Shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet, 

The  medicine,  food ; 
Though  painful  at  present, 

'Twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then — oh,  how  pleasant 

The  conqueror's  song  ! 


15 


Wed) 


P.M. 


Let  us  sing  of  the  love  of  the  Lord, 
As  now  unto  Him  we  draw  nigh ; 

Let  us  sing  to  the  praise  of  the  God 
of  all  grace, 
For  the  love  that  gave  Jesus  to  die  ! 

Oh,  the  love  that  gave  Jesus  to  die ! 

The  love  that  gave  Jesus  to  die  ! 
Praise  God,  it  is  mine,  this  love  so  divine, — 

The  love  that  gave  Jesus  to  die  ! 

2  Oh,  how  great  was  the  love  that  was 

shown 
To  us  ! — we  can  never  tell  why — 
Not  to  angels,  but  men;  let  us  praise 

Him  again, 
For  the  love  that  gave  Jesus  to  die  I 

3  Now  this  love  unto  all  God  commends, 

Not  one  would  His  mercy  pass  by ; 
"  Whosoever    shall    call,"    there    is 
pardon  for  all 
In  the  love  that  gave  Jesus  to  die  ! 

4  Who  is  he  that  can  separate  those 

Whom  God  doth  in  love  justify  ? 
Whatsoever  we  need  He  includes  in 
the  deed 
In  the  love  that  gave  Jesus  to  die  ! 


16  ( 


S.S.\ 


PJI 


Redemption  !  oh,  wonderful  story — 
Glad  message  for  you  and  for  me : 

That  Jesus  has  purchased  our  pardon, 
And  paid  all  the  debt  on  the  tree. 

Believe  it,  O  sinner,  believe  it ; 

Receive  the  glad  message — 'tis  true; 
Trust  now  in  the  crucified  Saviour : 

Salvation  He  offers  to  you. 

2  From  death  unto  life  He  hath  brought 

us, 
And  made  us  by  grace  sons  of  God ; 
A  fountain  is  opened  for  sinners : 
Oh,  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  the 

blood  ! 

3  No  longer  shall  sin  have  dominion, 

Though  present  to  tempt  and  annoy ; 
For  Christ,  in  His  blessed  redemption, 
The  power  of  sin  shall  destroy. 

4  Accept  now  God's  offer  of  mercy ; 

To  Jesus,  oh  hasten  to-day ; 
For  He  will  receive  him  that  cometh, 
And  never  will  turn  him  away. 


17 


fit) 


C.3L 

God  loved  the  world  of  sinners  lost 

And  ruined  by  the  Fall ; 
Salvation  full,  at  highest  cost* 

He  offers  free  to  all. 


COD  THE  FATHER: 


Oh,  'twas  love,  'twas  wondrous  love, 

The  love  of  God  to  me  ! 
It  brought  my  Saviour  from  above, 

To  die  on  Calvary. 

2  E'en  now  by  faith  I  claim  Him  mine, 

The  risen  Son  of  God ; 
Redemption  by  His  death  I  find, 
And  cleansing  through  the  Blood. 

3  Love  brings  the  glorious  fulness  in, 

And  to  His  saints  makes  known 
The  blessed  rest  from  inbred  sin, 
Through  faith  in  Christ  alone. 

4  Believing  souls,  rejoicing  go ; 

There  shall  to  you  be  given 
A  glorious  foretaste,  here  below, 
Of  endless  life  in  heaven. 

5  Of  victory  now  o'er  Satan's  power 

Let  all  the  ransomed  sing, 
And  triumph  in  the  dying  hour, 
Through  Christ  the  Lord,  our  King. 


18  ( 


c.c.\ 

280^ 


S.M. 


In  grace  the  holy  God 
Did  full  salvation  plan, 
Electing  in  His  sovereign  grace 
To  save  rebellious  man. 

By  grace  are  ye  saved  through  faith, 
Through  faith,  .  .  .  through  faith,  .  .  . 
Through  faith,  and  that  not  of  yourselves, 
Through  faith,  and  that  not  of  yourselves, 

Not  of  works,  .  .  .  not  of  works,  .  .  . 
Not  of  works,  lest  any  man  should  boast : 

It  is  the  gift  of  God. 
Not  of  works,  lest  any  man  should  boast : 

It  is  the  gift  of  God. 
It  is  the  gift  of  God  ;   it  is  the  gift  of  God ; 

It  is  the  gift  of  God — the  gift  of  God. 

This  grace  of  God  appears 
In  Jesus  Christ  His  Son, 
He,  lifted  on  the  cross  of  shame, 
The  grace  of  God  makes  known. 

To  all  who  do  believe 
In  God,  through  Christ  revealed, 
By  grace  they  full  salvation  have, 
And  "  sons  of  God  "  are  sealed. 


19  (B) 

In  some  way  or  other 

The  Lord  will  provide: 

It  may  not  be  my  way, 

It  may  not  be  thy  way ; 

And  yet,  in  His  own  way, 

"  The  Lord  will  provide." 

Then  we'll  trust  in  the  Lord, 
And  He  will  provide  : 

Yes,  we'll  trust  in  the  Lord, 
And  He  will  provide. 


P.M. 


2  At  some  time  or  other 

The  Lord  will  provide : 
It  may  not  be  my  time, 
It  may  not  be  thy  time ; 
And  yet,  in  His  own  time, 

"  The  Lord  will  provide.' 

3  Despond  then  no  longer ; 

The  Lord  will  provide ; 
And  this  be  the  token — 
No  word  He  hath  spoken 
Was  ever  yet  broken : 

"  The  Lord  will  provide.' 

4  March  on  then  right  boldly ; 

The  sea  shall  divide ; 
The  pathway  made  glorious, 
With  shoutings  victorious, 
We'll  join  in  the  chorus, 

"  The  Lord  will  provide.' 


20 


L.M 

Come  sing,  my  soul,  and  praise  the 
Lord,  [blood ; 

Who   hath    redeemed    thee   by    His 

Delivered  thee  from  chains  that 
bound,  [ground. 

And    brought    thee    to    redemption 

Redemption  ground,  the  ground  of  peace 
Redemption  ground,  oh,  wondrous  grace 
Here  let  our  praise  to  God  abound, 
Who  saves  us  on  redemption  ground  ! 

2  Once  from  my  God  I  wandered  far, 
And  with  His  holy  will  made  war ; 
But  now  my  songs  to  God  abound ; 
I'm  standing  on  redemption  ground. 

3  Oh,  joyous  hour  when  God  to  me 

A  vision  gave  of  Calvary ;  [bound : 
My  bonds  were  loosed,  my  soul  un- 
I  sang  upon  redemption  ground. 

4  No  works  of  merit  now  I  plead, 
But  Jesus  take  for  all  my  need ; 
No  righteousness  in  me  is  found, 
Except  upon  redemption  ground. 

5  Come,  weary  soul,  and  here  find  rest ; 
Accept  redemption,  and  be  blest : 
The   Christ   who    died,    by   God    is 

crowned 
To  pardon  on  redemption  ground. 


21 


ZS.SA 
V391/ 


CM. 

Behold,  what  love,  what  boundless 
The  Father  hath  bestowed       [love, 

On  sinners  lost,  that  we  should  be 
Now  called  "  the  sons  of  God  !  " 

"  Behold  .  .  .  what  manner  of  love  .  .  . 
what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  .  .  .  that  we  should  be 
called  .  .  .  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God  1  " 


No  longer  far  from  Him,  but  now 

By  "  precious  blood  "  made  nigh, 
Accepted  in  the  "  Well-beloved," 

Near  to  God's  heart  we  lie. 
What  we  in  glory  soon  shall  be, 

It  doth  not  yet  appear; 
But  when  our  precious  Lord  we  see, 

We  shall  His  image  bear. 
With  such  a  blessed  hope  in  view, 

We  would  more  holy  be, 
More  like  our  risen,  glorious  Lord, 

Whose  face  we  soon  shall  see. 


22  (?•&) 


11.12.12.10. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  Lord  God 
Almighty  !  [rise  to  Thee ; 

Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  Merciful  and 
Mighty  ! 

God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity  ! 

2  Holy,   Holy,   Holy  !    all   the   saints 

adore  Thee, 
Casting   down   their   golden   crowns 

around  the  glassy  sea ; 
Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down 

before  Thee,  [shalt  be. 

Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore 

3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  !  though  the  dark- 

ness hide  Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy 

glory  may  not  see :  [beside  Thee, 
Only  Thou  art  holy,  there  is  none 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4  Holy,     Holy,     Holy  !      Lord     God 

Almighty  ! 
All    Thy    works    shall    praise    Thy 

name  in  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea ; 
Holy,    Holy,    Holy  !     Merciful    and 

Mighty  !  [Trinity  ! 

God     in     Three     Persons,     blessed 


JL%j  (373) 


lis. 

To  God  be  the  glory  !  great  things 
He  hath  done :  [us  His  Son ; 

So  loved  He  the  world  that  He  gave 

Who  yielded  His  life  an  atonement 
for  sin,  [may  go  in. 

And   opened   the   Life-gate   that   all 

Praise  the  Lord  !  praise  the  Lord  !  Let  the 
earth  hear  His  voice  !  [people  rejoice  ! 

Praise  the  Lord  !    praise  the  Lord  !     Let  the 

Oh,  come  to  the  Father,  through  Jesus  the  Son  ; 

And  give  Him  the  glory — great  things  He  hath 
done! 

2  O  perfect  redemption,  the  purchase 
of  blood,  [God ; 

To    every    believe     the    promise    of 
I* 


Creation,  Providence,  Redemption 

The  vilest  offender  who  truly  believes, 
That  moment  from  Jesus  a  pardon 

receives. 
3  Great  things  He  hath  taught  us,  great 

things  He  hath  done,  [the  Son ; 
And  great  our  rejoicing  through  Jesus 
But  purer,  and  higher,  and  greater 

will  be  [Jesus  we  see. 

Our   wonder,    our   transport,    when 

GOD  THE  SON  : 
His  Birth 


8.7.8.7. 


24 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  in  the  skies  ? 

Lo  !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Loudest  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory'  be  to  God  most  high. 

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

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ;  [en, 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born  !  the  great  Anointed  ! 

Heaven  and  earth  His  glory  sing ; 
Oh  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King! 

5  "  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him, 

Learn  His  name  and  taste  His  joy, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him — 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !  " 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

25  C 

Hark,  the  glad  sound — the  Saviour 
The  Saviour  promised  long ;  [comes! 

Let  every  heart  exult  with  joy, 
And  every  voice  be  song  ! 

2  He  comes  !  the  prisoners  to  release, 

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

3  He  comes  !  the  broken  hearts  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  souls  to  cure ; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  exalted  arches  ring 
With  Thy  most  honoured  name. 


s.s.\ 

659  ) 


CM. 


GOD   THE  SON: 


26  ( 


o.c.\ 

46 ; 


D.C.M. 


O  little  town  of  Bethlehem, 

How  still  we  see  thee  lie  ! 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 

The  silent  stars  go  by ; 
Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light ; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 

Are  met  in  thee  to-night! 

2  For  Christ  is  bora  of  Mary ; 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
O  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth, 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth  ! 

3  How  silently,  how  silently, 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given  ! 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  His  heaven. 
No  ear  may  hear  His  coming ; 

But  in  this  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him, 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in.         [still 

4  O  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem, 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray ; 
Cast  out  our  sin  and  enter  in — 

Be  bora  in  us  to-day  ! 
We  hear  the  holy  angels 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell, — 
Oh,  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 

Our  Lord  Emmanuel  ! 


27  ( 


K.EA 

64 ; 


P.M. 


Never  shone  a  light  so  fair, 
Never  fell  so  sweet  a  song, 

As  the  chorus  in  the  air 
Chanted  by  the  angel  throng ; 

Every  star  took  up  the  story : 

*'  Christ  has  come,  the  Prince  of  glory. 
Come  in  humble  hearts  to  dwell ; 
God  with  us,  God  with  us, 
God  with  us,  Immanuel !  " 

2  Still  that  Jubilee  of  song 

Breaks  upon  the  rising  mora ; 
While  the  anthem  rolls  along, 

Floods  of  light  the  earth  adorn ; 
Old  and  young  take  up  the  story : 

3  Welcome  now  the  blessed  day,  [King ; 

When    we    praise    the    Lord    our 
When  we  meet  to  praise  and  pray, 

And  His  love  with  gladness  sing ; 
Let  the  world  take  up  the  story : 


Rolling  downward  through  the  mid- 
night, [song ; 
Comes  a  glorious  burst  of  heavenly 
Tis  a  chorus  full  of  sweetness — 
And  the  singers  are  an  angel  throng. 
"  Glory  !  glory  ...  in  the  highest       [meD  I  " 
On   the   earth   good-will   and   peace   to 
Down  the  ages  .  .  .  send  the  echo ; 
Let  the  glad  earth  shout  again  1 

2  Wondering  shepherds  see  the  glory, 
Hear    the    word    the    shining    ones 

declare ; 
At  the  manger  fall  in  worship,      [air. 
While  the  music  fills  the  quivering 

3  Christ  the  Saviour,  God's  Anointed, 
Comes  to  earth  our  fearful  debt  to 
Man  of  Sorrows,  and  rejected,  [pay — 
Lamb  of  God,  that  takes  our  sin  away. 

J*y  (sso)  8.7.4. 

Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 

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

Come  and  worship  ! 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-bora  King ! 

2  Shepherds  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching    o'er    their    flocks    by 
God  with  man  is  now  residing,  [night ; 
Yonder  shines  the  Infant-light : 

Come  and  worship  ! 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-bora  King ! 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar  ! 

Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star: 

Come  and  worship  ! 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-bora  Kingj! 

4  Saints  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  His  temple  shall  appear : 

Come  and  worship  ! 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-bora  King ! 

30 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King, 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  !  " 
Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 
Hark  I  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King." 


7i 


His  Birth 


2  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord, 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb ; 
Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see; 
Hail  th'  Incarnate  Deity, 
Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  dwell, 
Jesus  our  Immanuel  ! 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
M  Glory  to  the  new-born  King." 

3  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings ; 
Mild,  He  lays  His  glory  by, 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
M  Glory  to  the  new-born  King." 


31  ( 


SSA 
740,/ 


lis. 


Oh  come,  all  ye  faithful, 
Joyfully  triumphant,        [accord : 

To  Bethlehem  hasten  now  with  glad 
Lo  !  in  a  manger 
Lies  the  King  of  angels ; 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ 
the  Lord  ! 

Raise,  raise,  choirs  of  angels, 
Songs  of  loudest  triumph ; 
Through  heaven's  high  arches  be  your 
praises  poured : 
Now  to  our  God  be 
Glory  in  the  highest ; 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ 
the  Lord  ! 

Amen  !  Lord,  we  bless  Thee, 

Born  for  our  salvation ; 
O   Jesus  !    for   ever   be   Thy   name 

Word  of  the  Father,       [adored ; 

Late  in  flesh  appearing ; 

Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ 
the  Lord  ! 


32 


8.7.8.7.7.7. 


Once  in  royal  David's  city 
Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 

Where  a  mother  laid  her  Baby, 
In  a  manger  for  His  bed. 

Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 

Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 


2  He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven, 

Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 
And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 

And  His  cradle  was  a  stall. 
With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly, 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  holy. 

3  And  through  all  His  wondrous  child- 

He  would  honour  and  obey,   [hood 
Love  and  watch  the  lowly  mother 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay. 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 

4  For  He  is  our  childhood's  pattern, 

Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew ; 
He  was  little,  weak,  and  helpless, 

Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew ; 
And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 
And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

5  And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Hirn 

Through  His  own  redeeming  love, 
For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 

Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above ; 
And  He  leads  His  children  on 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

6  Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 

With  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  Him — but  in  heaven, 

Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high; 
When  like  stars  His  children  crowned, 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 


s.s.\ 


a.st. 


33  ( 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 
by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground; 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not  !  "  said  he — for  mighty 

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

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

Is  born  of  David's  line  [Lord ; 

The    Saviour,    who    is    Christ    the 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  "  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall 

To  human  view  displayed,        [find 

All    meanly    wrapped    in    swathing 

And  in  a  manger  laid."        [bands, 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph — and  forth- 

Appeared  a  shining  throng      [with 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song : 


GOD  THE  SON: 


6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high  ! 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ! 
Goodwill  henceforth  from  heaven  to 
Begin,  and  never  cease  !  "        [men 


34  (ltd 


CM 


To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 

Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

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

3  His    power,    increasing,    still    shall 

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


35  ( 


S.S.N 
237/ 


P.M. 


Thou  didst  leave  Thy  throne  and  Thy 
kingly  crown, 
When  Thou  earnest  to  earth  for  me ; 
But  in  Bethlehem's  home  was  there 
found  no  room 
For  Thy  holy  nativity : 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus  ! 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee ; 
Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus,  come  ! 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

2  Heaven's  arches  rang  when  the  angels 

sang, 
Proclaiming  Thy  royal  degree ; 
But  of  lowly  birth  cam'st  Thou,  Lord, 

on  earth, 
And  in  great  humility : 

3  The  foxes  found  rest,  and  the  birds 

had  their  nest 
In  the  shade  of  the  forest  tree ; 
But  Thy  couch  was  the  sod,  O  Thou 

Son  of  God, 
In  the  deserts  of  Galilee : 

4  Thou  earnest,  O  Lord,  with  the  living 

Word 
That  should  set  Thy  people  free ; 
But  with  mocking  scorn,   and  with 

crown  of  thorn, 
They  bore  Thee  to  Calvary : 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus  ! 

Thy  cross  is  my  only  plea  ; 
Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus,  come! 

Thy  cross  is  my  only  plea. 


5  When  heaven's  arches  shall  ring,  and 
her  choirs  shall  sing 
At  Thy  coming  to  victory ; 
Let  Thy  voice  call  me  home,  saying, 
"  Yet  there  is  room, 
There  is  room  at  My  side  for  thee  ! " 

And  my  heart  shall  rejoice,  Lord  Jesus  ! 
When  Thou  comest  and  callest  for  me. 

His  Life  and  Love 


3.7. 


36  W) 

I  will  sing  the  love  of  Jesus — 
Greater  love  was  never  known ; 

Yielding  up  His  life  for  sinners, 
Oh,  what  love  to  me  was  shown  ! 

I  will  praise  .  .  my  great  Redeemer,  .  .  . 

As  my  days  .  .  are  on  the  wing ; 
I  will  sing  .  .  of  Him  who  saves  me,  . 

I  will  magnify  the  Lord  my  King. 

2  I  will  sing  the  words  of  Jesus — 

Words  of  life  from  lips  Divine ; 
Full  of  comfort,  joy,  and  courage, 
Precious  to  this  soul  of  mine. 

3  I  will  sing  the  grace  of  Jesus — 

Grace  my  heart  may  now  receive ; 
He  by  faith  will  seal  my  pardon, 
If  His  promise  I  believe. 

4  I  will  sing  the  name  of  Jesus — 

Name  of  all  most  dear  to  me ; 
By  the  ransomed  host  in  glory 
Shall  His  name  exalted  be. 


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11.9. 

Sitting  by  the  wayside,  sinful,  weak, 

and  blind,  [day, 

Waiting   in   my   darkness   for   the 

O  Thou  Saviour,  Jesus,  merciful  and 

kind,  [away ! 

Hear  me  now,  and  take  my  sins 

No  one  knows  my  sorrow,  no  one  cares  for  me — 
Waiting  in  the  darkness  for  the  day ; 

Hear  a  sinner  pleading,  pleading,  Lord,  with 
Jesus,  come  and  take  my  sins  away  1    [Thee — 

2  Long  in  darkness  waiting,  weary,  sad, 

and  lone,  [see  ! 

How  I  long  Thy  glorious  face  to 

O  Thou  blessed  Jesus,  make  me  al! 

Thine  own  ;  [set  me  free  1 

Speak  the  word,  and  Thou  canst 

3  Weary  with  my  blindness,  waiting  all 

the  day,  [pain ; 

Weary   with   my   sorrow   and   my 

O  Thou  Son  of  David,  pass  me  not, 

I  pray :  [again  ! 

Leave   me   not   in   hopeless  night 


4  Sitting  by  the  wayside,  sinful,  weak, 

and  blind, 

Is  there  any  hope  for  one  like  me  ? 

Something  seems  to  whisper  in  my 

darkened  mind,        [sinner  free." 

"  Christ    has    power    to    set    the 


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103. 

I  am  so  glad  that  our  Father  in 
heaven  [given : 

Tells  of  His  love  in  the  Book  He  has 

Wonderful  things  in  the  Bible  I  see ; 

This  is  the  dearest,  that  Jesus  loves 
me. 

I  am  so  glad  that  Jesus  loves  me, 
Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me, 
I  am  so  glad  that  Jesus  loves  me, 
Jesu3  loves  even  me. 

2  Though  I  forget  Him,  and  wander 

away,  [stray ; 

Still  He  doth  love  me  wherever  I 
Back  to  His  dear  loving  arms  do  I 

flee,  [me. 

When  I  remember  that  Jesus  loves 

3  Oh,  if  there's  only  one  song  I  can 

sing,  [great  King, 

When    in    His    beauty    I    see    the 
This  shall  my  song  in  eternity  be, 
M  Oh,  what  a  wonder  that  Jesus  loves 

me  !  " 

4  Jesus  loves  me,  and  I  know  I  love 

Him :  [soul  to  redeem ; 

Love  brought  Him  down  my  poor 
Yes,  it  was  love  made  Him  die  on 

the  tree : 
Oh,  I  am  certain  that  Jesus  loves  me  ! 

5  If  one  should  ask  of  me,  ho  wean  I  tell? 
Glory  to  Jesus,  I  know  very  well  ! 
God's  Holy  Spirit  with  mine  doth 

agree,  [me. 

Constantly    witnessing — Jesus    loves 

6  In  this  assurance  I  find  sweetest  rest, 
Trusting  in  Jesus,  I  know  I  am  blest ; 
Satan,  dismayed,  from  my  soul  now 

doth  flee,  [loves  me. 

When    I   just    tell    him    that    Jesus 


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\  109/  P.M. 

Tell  the  glad  story  of  Jesus,  who 
came,  [claim ; 

Full  of  compassion,  the  lost  to  re- 
Tell  of  redemption  through  faith  in 
His  name : 
Tell  the  glad  story  again! 

Tell  .  .  it  again  1  .  .  Tell  .  .  it  again  !  .  . 
Tell  the  glad  story  to  suffering  man; 
Tell  it,  oh  tell  it,  again  ! 


His  Life  and  Love 

2  Tell  the  glad  story  where,  sad  and 

opprest,  [rest ; 

Many   in    bondage   are   sighing   for 

Tell  them  in  Jesus  they  all  may  be 

Tell  the  glad  story  again  !     [blest : 

3  Tell  the  glad  story  with  patience  and 

love,  [prove ; 

Urging  the  lost  ones  His  mercy  to 

Tell    them    of   mansions    preparing 

Tell  the  glad  story  again  1     [above : 

4  Tell   the   glad  story   when  Jordan's 

dark  wave  [brave ; 

Calleth  our  loved  ones  its  billows  to 
Tell  them  that  Jesus  is  mighty  to  save : 
Tell  the  glad  story  again  ! 


40  (Hi) 


P.M. 


Jesus,    my    Saviour,    to    Bethlehem 

came,  [shame ; 

Born  in  a  manger  to  sorrow  and 

Oh,  it  was  wonderful — blest  be  His 

Seeking  for  me,  for  me!  [name! 

Seeking  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Seeking  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Oh,  it  was  wonderful — blest  be  His  name 
Seeking  for  me,  for  me  ! 

2  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  on  Calvary's  tree, 
Paid  the  great  debt,  and  my  soul  He 

set  free ;  [be  ? — 

Oh,  it  was  wonderful — how  could  it 
Dying  for  me,  for  me  ! 

Dying  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Dying  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Oh,  it  was  wonderful — how  could  it  be  ?— 
Dying  for  me,  for  me  ! 

3  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  the  same  as  of  old, 
While  I  was  wand'ring  afar  from  the 

fold,  [my  soul, 

Gently  and  long  did  He  plead  with 
Calling  for  me,  for  me  ! 

Calling  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Calling  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Gentfy  and  long  did  He  plead  with  my  soul, 
Calling  for  me,  for  me  ! 

4  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  shall  come  from 

on  high — 
Sweet  is  the  promise  as  weary  years 

fly ;  "    [sky, 

Oh,  I  shall  see  Him  descend  from  the 
Coming  for  me,  for  me  ! 

Coming  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Coming  for  me  !  for  me  !  .  . 
Oh,  I  shall  see  Him  descend  from  the  sky, 
Coming  for  me,  for  me  I 


GOD  THE  SON: 


41  ») 

I  have  heard  of  Jesus  in  Bethlehem 
Of  whom  it  hath  been  said,    [born, 

That  a  star  the  wise  men  followed 
from  far, 
Till  they  reached  His  lowly  bed. 

He  is  my  Saviour  !    This  same  Jesus  of 

whom  I've  heard  ;  [Word. 

He  is  my  Saviour!     I've  found  it  in  His 

2  I  have  heard  of  Jesus  on  Galilee's 

The  wind  obeyed  His  will,     [wave ; 
And  the  sea  grew  calm  at  hearing  His 
voice 
In  the  wondrous  "  Peace,  be  still ! " 

3  I  have  heard  of  Jesus  at  Bethany's 

When  standing  by  the  grave,  [home, 
How   He    cried,    "  Come    forth,    O 
Lazarus,  now  !  " 
In  His  mighty  power  to  save. 

4  I  have  heard  of  Jesus  on  Calvary's 

He  died  a  Saviour  true ;     [brow, — 
And  He  said,  "  Forgive  them,  Father, 
I  pray, 
For  they  know  not  what  they  do." 

5  I  have  heard  of  Jesus  in  sepulchre  laid, 

In  death's  dark,  sullen  gloom ; 
How  He  burst  the  bars,  and  rising, 
came  forth, 
Mighty  Victor  from  the  tomb. 

QiJml    VIM*)  10.6. 

There  is  no  love  like  the  love  of  Jesus, 

Never  to  fade  or  fall, 
Till  into  the  fold  of  the  peace  of  God 

He  has  gathered  us  all. 

Jesus'  love,  precious  love, 

Boundless  and  pure  and  free  ;  [soul, 

Oh,  turn  to  that  love,  weary  wandering 

Jesus  pleadeth  for  thee. 

2  There  is  no  heart  like  the  heart  of 

Filled  with  a  tender  love;     [Jesus, 

No  throb  nor  throe  that  our  hearts 

But  He  feels  it  above,      [can  know, 

3  Oh,  let  us  hark  to  the  voice  of  Jesus  ! 

Oh,  may  we  never  roam, 
Till  safe  we  rest  on  His  loving  breast 
In  the  dear  heavenly  home. 


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8.7. 


Tell  me  the  story  of  Jesus, 

Write  on  my  heart  every  word ; 
Tell  me  the  story  most  precious, 

Sweetest  that  ever  was  heard : 
Tell  how  the  angels  in  chorus 

Sang,  as  they  welcomed  His  birth, 
"  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest, 

Peace  and  good  tidings  to  earth  !  " 


2  Fasting  alone  in  the  desert, 

Tell  of  the  days  that  He  passed ; 
How  for  our  sins  He  was  tempted, 

Yet  was  triumphant  at  last : 
Tell  of  the  years  of  His  labour, 

Tell  of  the  sorrows  He  bore ; 
He  was  despised  and  rejected, 

Homeless,  afflicted,  and  poor. 

3  Tell  of  the  cross  where  they  nailed 

Tell  of  His  anguish  and  pain ;  [Him ; 
Tell  of  the  grave  where  they  laid 

Tell  how  He  liveth  again:  [Him, — 
Love,  in  that  story  so  tender, 

Clearer  than  ever  I  see : 
Glory  for  ever  to  Jesus  ! 

He  paid  the  ransom  for  me. 

44  ("if) 

From  the  Bethlehem  manger-home, 

Walking  His  dear  form  beside, 

We  to  Calvary's  mount  have  come, 

Where  our  Lord  was  crucified. 

Sweet  tones   of  love  come  down  the  «g<» 

through :  [do." 

"  Father,  forgive  !    they  know  not  wb*t  they 

2  Scornful  words  the  soldiers  fling, 
Wicked  rulers  Him  deride, 
Saying,  "  If  Thou  be  the  King, 
Save  Thyself,  Thou  Crucified  !  M 

3  Wondrous  love  for  sinful  men, 
Of  the  sinless  .One  that  died  I 
May  we  wound  Thee  not  again, 
Thou,  O  Christ,  the  Crucified  1 

45    (425)  8.8.8.?. 

'Tis  known  on  earth  and  heaven  too, 
'Tis  sweet  to  me  because  'tis  true ; 
The  "  old,  old  story  "  is  ever  new ; 
Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  ! 

"  Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  I  " 
"  Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  !  " 
Him  would  I  know  who  loved  me  so : 
"  Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  I  " 

2  Earth's  fairest  flowers  will  droop  and 

die, 
Dark  clouds  o'erspread  yon  azure  sky ; 
Life's  dearest  joys  flit  fleetest  by ; 
Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  1 

3  When  overwhelmed  with  unbelief, 
When  burdened  with  a  blinding  grief 
Come  kindly  then  to  my  relief; 

Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  ! 

4  And  when  the  glory-land  I  see, 

And  take  the  "  place  prepared  "  for 
me,  [be- 

Through  endless  years  my  song  shall 
"  Tell  me  more  about  Jesus  !  " 


46  ftl) 


7.6. 


I  love  to  tell  the  Story 

Of  unseen  things  above$ 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 
I  love  to  tell  the  Story, 

Because  I  know  it's  true ; 
It  satisfies  my  longings 

As  nothing  else  can  do. 

I  love  to  tell  the  Story  ! 
'Twill  be  my  theme  in  glory, 
To  tell  the  Old,  Old  Story, 
Of  jesus  and  His  love. 

2  I  love  to  tell  the  Story : 

More  wonderful  it  seems 
Than  all  the  golden  fancies 

Of  all  our  golden  dreams. 
I  love  to  tell  the  Story : 

It  did  so  much  for  me ; 
And  that  is  just  the  reason 

I  tell  it  now  to  thee. 

3  I  love  to  tell  the  Story : 

Tis  pleasant  to  repeat 
What  seems,  each  time  I  tell  it, 

More  wonderfully  sweet. 
I  love  to  tell  the  Story : 

For  some  have  never  heard 
The  message  of  salvation 

From  God's  own  Holy  Word. 

4  I  love  to  tell  the  Story : 

For  those  who  know  it  best 
S^em  hungering  and  thirsting 

To  hear  it  like  the  rest. 
And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory, 

I  sing  the  New,  New  Song, 
'Twill  be  the  Old,  Old  Story 

That  I  have  loved  so  long. 


His  Life  and  Love 

Oh,  praise  His  Son,  our  Saviour, 
For  this  His  word  of  peace  I 


47  ( 


B.SA 
467/ 


7.6. 


M  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee  !  " — 
Oh,  words  of  wondrous  grace  ! 

Thy  sins  were  borne  upon  the  cross : 
Believe,  and  go  in  peace. 

"  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee  !  " 
Oh?  sing  it  o'er  and  o'er  : 

'*  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee 
Go,  and  sin  no  more." 

2  "  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee  !  " — 

For  there  is  therefore  now 
**  No  condemnation  "  for  thee, 
As  at  the  cross  you  bow. 

3  **  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee  !-— 

I  came  not  to  condemn ; 
I  came  from  God  to  save  thee, 
And  turn  thee  from  thy  sin." 

4  M  Neither  do  I  condemn  thee  !  "— 

Oh,  praise  the  God  of  grace  J 


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Jesus  knows  thy  sorrow, 

Knows  thine  every  care ; 
Knows  thy  deep  contrition, 

Hears  thy  feeblest  prayer ; 
Do  not  fear  to  trust  Him — 

Tell  Him  all  thy  grief; 
Cast  on  Him  thy  burden, 

He  will  bring  relief. 

2  Trust  the  heart  of  Jesus, 

Thou  art  precious  there ; 
Surely  He  would  shield  thee 

From  the  tempter's  snare ; 
Safely  He  would  lead  thee, 

By  His  own  sweet  way, 
Out  into  the  glory 

Of  a  brighter  day. 

3  Jesus  knows  thy  conflict, 

Hears  thy  burdened  sigh ; 
When  thy  heart  is  wounded, 

Hears  thy  plaintive  cry : 
He  thy  soul  will  strengthen, 

Overcome  thy  fears ; 
He  will  send  thee  comfort, 

Wipe  away  thy  tears. 


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What  a  blessed  hope  is  mine, 
Through  the  love  of  Jesus  ! 

I'm  an  heir  of  life  divine, 
Through  the  love  of  Jesus  ! 

He  will  my  soul  defend  ; 

He,  my  unchanging  Friend 
He  will  keep  me  to  the  end  : 

All  glory  be  to  Jesus  I 

2  I  can  sing  without  a  fear, 

Praise  the  name  of  Jesus  ! 
He,  my  present  help,  is  near, 
Praise  the  name  of  Jesus  ! 

3  Pressing  on  my  pilgrim  way, 

Trusting  only  Jesus  ! 
Oh,  'tis  joy  from  day  to  day, 
Trusting  only  Jesus  ! 

4  Thus  my  journey  I'll  pursue, 

Looking  unto  Jesus  ! 
Till  the  land  of  rest  I  view, 
There  to  dwell  with  Jesus  ! 


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6.5. 


7.6. 


L.M. 


I  met  a  Stranger  fair  to  see, 
As  walked  I  down  life's  rugged  way ; 
He  spoke  so  sweet,  so  tenderly, 
He  won  me  to  Himself  that  day. 


GOD   THE  SON: 


It  was  the  Man  ...  of  Galilee  .  .  . 
Who  whispered  words  ...  of  joy  to  me  :  .  .  . 
"  Thy  many  sins  ...  be  all  forgiven  thee, 
Thy  sins  be  all  .  .  .  forgiven  thee." 

2  And  when  that  Stranger  spoke  to  me, 
My  heart  threw  off  its  guilty  load ; 

I  felt  at  once  that  I  was  free ; 
I  left  my  burdens  by  the  road. 

3  I  love  that  Stranger  since  the  hour 
He  talked  to  me  in  tender  tone ; 
A  joy  is  mine,  I  feel  its  power — 
And  Him  as  Lord  I'm  glad  to  own. 


51  Gft) 


P.M. 


Only  Jesus  feels  and  knows 
All  the  weight  of  human  woes ; 
Full  and  free  His  mercy  flows, — 
Blessed,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

Oh,  that  Name  we  love  to  hear, 
Name  above  all  others  dear  ! 
How  it  calms  our  every  fear  ! 
Blessed,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

2  Only  Jesus  looks  within, 

Sees  our  hearts  and  all  our  sin ; 
Only  He  can  make  us  clean ; 
Blessed,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

3  Only  Jesus  answers  prayer, 
Lighter  makes  the  cross  we  bear, 
Bids  us  cast  on  Him  our  care ; 

Blessed,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

4  Safe  in  Him  our  souls  abide, 

Safe  His  hand  our  steps  will  guide, 
Till  we  sing  beyond  the  tide, 
"  Blessed,  blessed  Jesus  !  " 


52  ( 


S.SA 
449; 


P.M. 


Come  near  me,  O  my  Saviour  ! 

Thy  tenderness  reveal ; 
Oh,  let  me  know  the  sympathy 

Which  Thou  for  me  dost  feel  ! 

need  Thee  every  moment ; 

Thine  absence  brings  dismay ; 
But  when  the  tempter  hurls  his  darts, 

'Twere  death  with  Thee  away  ! 

2  Come  near  me,  my  Redeemer, 

And  never  leave  my  side  ! 
My  bark,  when  tossed  on  trouble's 

The  storm  cannot  outride,         [sea, 
Unless  Thy  word  of  power 

Arrest  the  surging  wave,        [quell ; 
No   voice    but   Thine   its    rage   can 

No  arm  but  Thine  can  save  ! 

3  Come  near  me,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

I  need  Thee  in  my  joy. 
No  less  than  when  the  direst  ills 
My  happiness  destroy ; 


For  when  the  sun  shines  o'er  me, 

And  flowers  strew  my  way, 
Without  Thy  wise  and  guiding  hand, 

More  easily  I  stray. 
4  Be  near  me,  mighty  Saviour, 

When  comes  the  latest  strife  ! 
For    Thou     hast    through     death's 
shadows  passed, 

And  ope'd  the  gates  of  life ; 
And  when  among  the  ransomed 

I  stand  with  crown  and  palm, 
To  Thee,  Divine,  unfailing  Friend, 

I'll  raise  th'  eternal  psalm  ! 


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D.C.M. 

Oh  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea  ? 

Oh  where  is  He  that  spake, 
And  demons  from  their  victims  flee, 

The  dead  their  slumber  break  ? 
The  palsied  rise  in  freedom  strong, 

The  dumb  men  talk  and  sing, 
And  from  blind  eyes,  benighted  long, 

Bright  beams  of  morning  spring. 

2  Oh  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea  ? 

'Tis  only  He  can  save ; 
To  thousands  hungering  wearily 

A  wondrous  meal  He  gave :  [made, 
The  Word,  who  all  the  worlds  had 

To  His  own  creatures  spake ; 
'Twas  spring-tide  when  He  blest  the 
bread, 

And  harvest  when  He  brake. 

3  Oh  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea  ? 

My  soul,  the  Lord  is  here  ! 
Let  all  thy  fears  be  hushed  in  thee, 

Be  thine  to  know  Him  near : 
Thy  utmost  needs  He'll  satisfy: 

Art  thou  diseased  or  dumb, 
Or  dost  thou  in  thy  hunger  cry  ? 

"  I  come,"  saith  Christ,  "  I  come  !  " 

04  (142)  9.8. 

Come,  sing  the  sweet  song  of  the 
ages — 

The  song  of  Immanuel  sing  !  [nal 
There  comes  through  the  portals  eter- 

An  anthem  of  praise  to  the  King  ! 

Then  loud  let  our  carols  of  gladness 
Re-echo  the  song  of  the  skies  ; 

Once  more  to  the  tidings  of  glory 
The  earth  in  its  fulness  replies. 

2  Foretold  by  the  word  of  the  prophets ; 

Decreed  by  the  wisdom  of  God ; 
We  hail  the  fulfilment  of  mercy, 
We  praise  our  Redeemer  and  Lord. 

3  The  centuries  sing  of  His  coming ; 

The  nations  His  wonders  proclaim ; 


His  Life  and  Love 


And  ever  increasing  in  glory, 
We  sing  of  His  wonderful  name. 
4  The  song  that  is  sweetest  and  noblest 
We  sing  to  the  Lord  we  adore ; 
And    crown    Him    who    comes    to 
redeem  us — 
Immanuel,  King  evermore  ! 


55  ( 


s.s.\ 

293,1 


P.M. 


She  only  touched   the  hem  of  His 
As  to  His  side  she  stole,     [garment 

Amid  the  crowd  that  gathered  around 
Him; 
And  straightway  she  was  whole. 

Oh,  touch  the  hem  of  His  garment ! 

And  thou,  too,  shalt  be  free ; 
His  saving  power  this  very  hour 

Shall  give  new  life  to  thee  ! 

2  She    came    in    fear    and    trembling 

before  Him, 
She  knew  her  Lord  had  come ; 
She  felt  that  from  Him  virtue  had 

healed  her ; 
The  mighty  deed  was  done. 

3  He  turned  with   "  Daughter,  be  of 

good  comfort, 

Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole  !  " 
And  peace  that  passeth  all  under- 
standing 

With  gladness  filled  her  soul. 


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L.M. 

Like  some  sweet  bird  that  upward 
flies,  [rise, 

My  soul  to  heavenly  heights  would 
And  while  I  mount  to  worlds  above, 
Would    sing    of   Christ's    redeeming 
love. 

Redeeming  love,  .  .  .  redeeming  love  !  .  .  . 
The  grandest  theme,  all  themes  above  ; 
My  soul  with  joy  .  .  .  her  wings  would  prove, 
And  sing  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

2  Like  some  sweet  flower  of  spring  that 

wakes,  [breaks, 

When   sun   and   shower  its  slumber 
My  soul  would  rise  from  doubt  and 

gloom, 
And  in  His  love  eternal  bloom. 

3  Redeeming  love  !   oh,  can  it  be 
That  Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me  ? 
His  glorious  name  I  will  adore, 
And  praise  and  bless  Him  evermore. 


57 


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7.6. 


Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 
Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 

There  by  His  love  o'ershaded, 
Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 


Hark  !  'tis  the  voice  of  angels 

Borne  in  a  song  to  me, 
Over  the  fields  of  glory, 

Over  the  jasper  sea. 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 
Safe  on  His  gentle  breast ; 

There  by  His  love  o'ershaded, 
Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 

2  Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  from  corroding  care, 
Safe  from  the  world's  temptations, 

Sin  cannot  harm  me  there. 
Free  from  the  blight  of  sorrow, 

Free  from  my  doubts  and  fears ; 
Only  a  few  more  trials, 

Only  a  few  more  tears. 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  dear  refuge, 

Jesus  has  died  for  me; 
Firm  on  the  Rock  of  Ages 

Ever  my  trust  shall  be. 
Here  let  me  wait  with  patience, 

Wait  till  the  night  is  o'er; 
Wait  till  I  see  the  morning 

Break  on  the  golden  shore. 


58 


P.M. 

Can  it  be  that  Jesus  bought  me, 

And  on  the  shameful  cross  atoned 

for  me,  [Him  ? 

Loved    me,    chose   me   ere   I   knew 

Oh,    what    a    precious,    precious 

Friend  is  He  ! 

Oh,  it  is  wonderful,  very,  very  wonderful, 
All  His  grace  so  rich  and  free  ! 

Oh,  it  is  wonderful,  very,  very  wonderful, 
All  His  love  and  grace  to  me  ! 

2  Praise    His    name,    He    sought    and 

found  me,        [brought  me  near; 
Saved    me    from    wandering    and 
Freely  now  His  grace  bestowing, 
Jesus   is   growing   unto   me  more 

dear. 

3  Oh,  how  long  He  had  been  waiting, 

Waiting  the  dawning  of  the  precious 

hour, 
When  I  should  at  last  be  yielding, 
Yielding  to  Jesus  every  ransomed 

power. 

4  From  that  hour  He  has  been  seeking 

How   He   may   fill    me    with   His 

precious  love ; 
How  He  may  through  grace  trans- 
form me,  [above. 

Meet  for  the  fellowship  of  saints 


59 


P.M. 


In  tenderness  He  sought  me, 
Weary  and  sick  with  sin, 


GOD  THE  SON: 


And  on  His  shoulders  brought  me 
Back  to  His  fold  again ; 
While  angels  in  His  presence  sang 
Until  the  courts  of  heaven  rang. 

Oh,  the  love  that  sought  me  ! 

Oh,  the  blood  that  bought  me ! 
Oh,  the  grace  that  brought  me  to  the  fold  ! 
Wondrous  grace  that  brought  me  to  the  fold  ! 

2  lie  found  me  bruised  and  dying, 

And  poured  in  oil  and  wine ; 
He  whispered  to  assure  me, 
**  I've     found     thee — thou     art 
Mine  !  " 
I  never  heard  a  sweeter  voice, 
It  made  my  aching  heart  rejoice  ! 

3  Hj  pointed  to  the  nail -prints, 

For  me  His  blood  was  shed ; 
A  mocking  crown  so  thorny 

Was  placed  upon  His  head, 
I  wondered  what  He  saw  in  me 
To  suffer  such  deep  agony. 

4  Fro  sitting  in  His  presence, 

The  sunshine  of  His  face, 
While  with  adoring  wonder 

His  blessings  I  retrace. 
It  seems  as  if  eternal  days 
Are  far  too  short  to  sound  His  praise. 

5  So  while  the  hours  are  passing, 

All  now  is  perfect  rest ; 
I'm  waiting  for  the  morning, 
The  brightest  and  the  best, 
When  He  will  call  us  to  His  side, 
To  be  with  Him,  His  spotless  Bride. 


0.1. 


60  (&) 

Jasus ,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  my  breast; 

But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can 

Nor  can  the  memory  find     [frame, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  Oh„  hope  of  every  contrite  heart  ! 

Oh,  joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4  And  those  who  find  Thee,  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus  !  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  prize  wilt  be; 
Jesus  !  be  Thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 


61  ( 


S.S.\ 
395; 


P.  ft. 


Master,  the  tempest  is  raging  ! 
The  billows  are  tossing  high  I 

The  sky  is  o'er-shadowed  with  black- 
No  shelter  or  help  is  nigh :      [ness, 

"  Carest  Thou  not  that  we  perish  ?  " 
How  canst  Thou  lie  asleep, 

When    each    moment    so    madly    is 
threatening 
A  grave  in  the  angry  deep  ? 

"  The  winds  and  the  waves  shall  obey  My  will  I 

Peace  1  ...  be  stilt !  .  .  . 
Whether  the  wrath  of  the  storm-tost  sea. 
Or  demons,  or  men,  or  whatever  it  be, 
No  waters  can  swallow  the  ship  where  lies 
The  Master  of  ocean,  and  earth,  and  skies : 
They  all  shall  sweetly  obey  My  will ; 

Peace  !  be  still  !    Peace  !  be  still ! 
They  all  shall  sweetly  obey  My  will ; 

Peace  I  peace  !  be  still  I  " 

2  Master,  with  anguish  of  spirit 

I  bow  in  my  grief  to-day ; 
The   depths    of  my   sad   heart    arc 
troubled ; 

Oh,  waken  and  save,  I  pray  ! 
Torrents  of  sin  and  of  anguish 

Sweep  o'er  my  sinking  soul ; 
And  I  perish  !  I  perish  !  dear  Master : 

Oh,  hasten,  and  take  control. 

3  Master,  the  terror  is  over, 

The  elements  sweetly  rest ; 
Earth's    sun    in    the    calm    lake    is 
mirrored, 

And  heaven's  within  my  breast ; 
Linger,  O  blessed  Redeemer, 

Leave  me  alone  no  more :  [harbour, 
And  with  joy  I  shall  make  the  blest 

And  rest  on  the  blissful  shore. 


62 


(ft) 


F.H 


He  is  seeking  for  the  lost, 
For  the  lone  and  tempest-tost, 

Hear  the  tender  Shepherd  calling  day 
by  day ;  .  .  . 
Over  mountain,  hill,  and  plain, 
In  the  sunshine  and  the  rain,  [away. 

He  is  seeking  for  the  wanderers  far 

Far  away,  ...  far  away,  ...  He  is  seeking  for 
the  wanderers  gone  astray ;  .  .  . 

Over  mountain,  hill,  and  plain,  in  the  sunshine 
and  the  rain, 

Hear  the  tender  Shepherd  celling  day  by  day. 

2      See  His  feet,  all  bleeding,  torn, 
Pierced  with  many  a  cruel  thorn, 
While  He  struggles  thro1  the  valleys 
chill  and  lone ;  .  .  . 
But  He  presses  eager  on, 


His  Life  and  Lov* 


All  the  rocks  and  caves  among, 
Ever  seeking  to  reclaim  and  save  His 
own. 

Oh,  the  night  is  closing  round, 
Have  the  lost  ones  all  been  found  ? 

Are  they  coming  from  the  mountains 
dark  and  cold  ?  .  .  . 
Let  us  heed  the  Shepherd's  voice, 
Let  us  follow  and  rejoice,  [the  fold. 

While  He  leads  us,  gently  leads  us  to 


63 


8«. 


Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue 
declare ; 

Oh,  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there  ! 

Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone  I  am ; 

Lord,  with  Thy  love  my  heart  inflame. 

2  Oh,  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May    dwell,    but   Thy   pure    love 
alone  ! 
Oh,  may  Thy  love  possess  me  whole — 
My   joy,    my    treasure,    and    my 
crown  ! 
All  coldness  from  my  heart  remove ; 
May  every  act,   word,   thought,  be 
love. 

3  O  Love,  how  cheering  is  Thy  ray  ! 

All  pain  before  Thy  presence  flies ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  Thy  healing  beams  arise ; 
O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire,  or  seek,  but  Thee. 

4  In  suffering  be  Thy  love  my  peace ; 

In  weakness  be  Thy  love  my  power ; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall 
cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death,  as  life,  be  Thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me  who  for  me  hast  died. 


P.M. 


64  Gft) 

Tenderly  the  shepherd, 
O'er  the  mountains  cold, 

Goes  to  bring  his  lost  one 
Back  to  the  fold. 

Seeking  to  save,  seeking  to  save ; 
Lost  one,  'tis  Jesus  seeking  to  save. 
Seeking  to  save,  seeking  to  save ; 
Lost  one,  'tis  Jesus  seeking  to  save. 

2  Patiently  the  owner 

Seeks  with  earnest  care, 
In  the  dust  and  darkness, 
Her  treasure  rare. 


3  Lovingly  the  father 

Sends  the  news  around : 
"  He  once  dead  now  liveth — 
Once  lost  is  found." 


65 


(S.S.\ 

U25; 


r  Jt 


One  there  is  above  all  others, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Earthly  friends  may  fail  or  leave  us, 
One  day  soothe,  the  next  day  grieve 

us; 
But  this  Friend  will  ne'er  deceive  us , 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 

2  Tis  eternal  life  to  know  Him, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  !  [Him, 

Think,  oh  think,  how  much  we  owe 

Oh,  how  He  loves  !  [us, 

With  His  precious  blood  He  bought 
In  the  wilderness  He  sought  us, 
To  His  fold  He  safely  brought  us, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 

3  Blessed    Jesus  !     would    you    know 

Oh,  how  He  loves  !  [Him  1 

Give  yourselves  entirely  to  Him, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Think  no  longer  of  the  morrow, 
From  the  past  new  courage  borrow, 
Jesus  carries  all  your  sorrow : 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 

4  All  your  sins  shall  be  forgiven, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Backward  shall  your  foes  be  driven, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Best  of  blessings  He'll  provide  you, 
Naught  but  good  shall  e'er  betide  you, 
Safe  to  glory  He  will  guide  you, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  1 


66 


/s.s.\ 

V392/ 


FH 


Who  is  He  in  yonder  stall, 

At  whose  feet  the  shepherds  fall  ? 

'Tis  the  Lord  !    O  wondrous  story  I 
'Tis  the  Lord,  the  King  of  Glory  I 
At  His  feet  we  humbly  fall- 
Crown  Him  1   crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

2  Who  is  He  in  deep  distress, 
Fasting  in  the  wilderness  ? 

3  Who  is  He  the  people  bless 
For  His  words  of  gentleness  ? 

4  Who  is  He  to  whom  they  bring 
All  the  sick  and  sorrowing  ? 

5  Who  is  He  who  stands  and  weeps 
At  the  grave  where  Lazarus  sleeps  ? 


GOD   THE  SON: 


6  Who  is  He  the  gathering  throng 
Greet  with  loud  triumphant  song  ? 

7  Lo,  at  midnight,  who  is  He 
Prays  in  dark  Gethsemane  ? 

8  Who  is  He  on  yonder  tree 
Dies  in  grief  and  agony  ? 

9  Who  is  He  who  from  the  grave 
Comes  to  succour,  help,  and  save  ? 

10  Who  is  He  who  from  His  throne 
Rules  through  all  the  worlds  alone  ? 


67 


(°i) 


Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth : 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

3  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring ; 
All  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. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever, 

That  name  to  us  is — Love  ! 


68 


/s.s.\ 
V159; 


S.ffi. 


Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  ? 
And  shall  our  tears  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2      The  Son  of  God  in  tears 
The  wondering  angels  see : 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul  ? 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 


69 


He  wept  that  we  might  weep; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 


P.M. 

I  will  tell  you  the  wonderful  story 

again, 

Of  Jesus,  the  mighty  to  save ; 

Who  purchased  salvation  for  all  on 

the  cross,  [grave. 

And  triumphed  o'er  death  and  the 

Oh,  hear  it  again,  blessed  story  of  love, 
Redemption  through  Jesus  from  sin ;  .  . 

He  opened  the  portals  of  life  to  my  soul, 
And  tenderly  welcomed  me  in.  .  .  . 

2  I  will  tell  you  the  wonderful  story 

again, 
Of  pardon  to  all  that  believe ; 
And,  oh  that  the  Spirit  will  help  you 
just  now, 
The  message  of  grace  to  receive  ! 

3  I  will  tell  you  the  wonderful  story 

again, 
So  precious  and  dear  to  my  heart ; 
'Twill  give  you  a  comfort  the  world 

cannot  give, 
A  joy  it  can  never  impart. 

4  I  will  tell  you  the  wonderful  story 

The  wonderful  story  so  true :  [again, 
Oh,  haste  to  the  fountain  of  mercy 
divine, 
Whose  waters  are  flowing  for  you. 


70 


/K.H.\ 

^  54  J  L.M. 

He  lives  and  loves,  our  Saviour  King ; 
With  joyful  lips  your  tribute  bring ; 
Repeat  His  praise,  exalt  His  Name, 
Whose  grace  and  truth  are  still  the 
same. 

His  mercy  flows,  an  endless  stream, 
To  all  eternity  the  same ; 

To  all  eternity,  to  all  eternity, 
To  all  eternity  the  same. 

2  His  hand  is  strong,  His  Word  endures, 
His  sacrifice  our  peace  secures ; 
From  sin  and  death  He  doth  redeem, 
His  changeless  love  be  all  our  theme. 

3  Each  day  reveals  His  constant  love, 
With  "  mercies  new "  from  heaven 

above ; 
Thro'  ages  past  His  Word  hath  stood ; 
Oh,  taste  and  see  that  He  is  good  ! 


71  (!£) 


CM. 


Oh,  precious  words  that  Jesus  said  ! — 
"  The  soul  that  comes  to  Me, 


His  Life  and  Love 


I  will  in  no  wise  cast  him  out, 
Whoever  he  may  be." 

"  Whoever  he  may  be, 
Whoever  he  may  be  ; 
I  will  in  no  wise  cast  him  out, 
Whoever  he  may  be." 

Oh,  precious  words  that  Jesus  said  ! — 

"  Behold,  I  am  the  Door ; 
And  all  that  enter  in  by  Me 

Have  life  for  evermore." 

"  Have  life  for  evermore, 
Have  life  for  evermore  ; 
And  all  that  enter  in  by  Me 
Have  life  for  evermore.'* 

Oh,  precious  words  that  Jesus  said  ! — 
"  Come,  weary  souls  oppressed, 

Come,  take  My  yoke  and  learn  of  Me ; 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

"  And  I  will  give  you  rest, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest ; 
Come,  take  My  yoke  and  learn  of  Me ; 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

Oh,  precious  words  that  Jesus  said  ! — 

"  The  world  I  overcame ; 
And  they  who  follow  where  I  lead, 

Shall  conquer  in  My  name." 

"  Shall  conquer  in  My  name, 
Shall  conquer  in  My  name  ; 
And  they  who  follow  where  I  lead, 
Shall  conquer  in  My  name." 


72 


P.M. 


O  Thou  precious  Saviour, 
»  So  kind  and  good  to  me : 

That  I  might  live,  Thy  blood  was  shed 
On  Calvary's  cruel  tree. 

0  my  precious  Saviour, 
So  wonderfully  kind  ! 

Should  I  search  the  wide  world  over, 

1  could  none  like  Jesus  find. 

2  O  Thou  precious  Saviour, 
To  whose  kind,  loving  heart 

The  burdened  soul  may  tell  its  grief, 
And  in  Thy  love  have  part. 

3  O  Thou  precious  Saviour, 
Who  suffer'd  long  for  me, 

Thy  power  alone  can  save  from  guilt, 
From  Satan's  yoke  set  free. 

4  O  Thou  precious  Saviour, 
Whose  love  will  give  the  prize, 

When  life's  toils  o'er,  my  soul  wings 
To  realms  beyond  the  skies.        [on 

5  O  Thou  precious  Saviour, 
Let  all  my  added  days 

Be  spent  to  serve  and  honour  Thee, 
Be  spent  to  bring  Thee  praise. 


73 


Oh,  sweet  is  the  story  of  Jesus, 
The  wonderful  Saviour  of  men. 


P.M. 


Who  suffered  and  died  for  the  sinner — 
I'll  tell  it  again  and  again  ! 

Oh,  won derful,  wonderful  sto  -     -  ry! 

The  dear  -  -  -  est  that  ever  was  told ;  .  . 

I'll  repeat  it  in  glo ry,  the  wonderful 

sto ry, 

Where  I  .  .  .  shall  His  beauty  behold. 

2  He  came  from  the  mansions  of  glory ; 

His  blood  as  a  ransom  He  gave 
To  purchase  eternal  redemption — 
And  oh,  He  is  mighty  to  save  ! 

3  His  mercy  flows  on  like  a  river; 

His  love  is  unmeasured  and  free; 
His  grace  is  for  ever  sufficient, 
It  reaches  and  saves  even  me. 


74  ( 


s.s.\ 

521/ 


P.M. 


Go  and  tell  Jesus,  weary,  sin-sick 
soul  !  [thee  whole ; 

He'll  ease  thee  of  thy  burden,  make 

Look  up  to  Him,  He  only  can  forgive ; 

Believe  on  Him,  and  thou  shalt  surely 
live. 

Go  and  tell  Jesus — He  only  can  forgive  : 
Go  and  tell  Jesus — oh,  turn  to  Him  and  live! 
Go  and  tell  Jesus  !  go  and  tell  Jesus  ! 
Go  and  tell  Jesus  ! — He  only  can  forgive. 

2  Go  and  tell  Jesus,  when  your  sins 

arise  [your  eyes : 

Like  mountains  of  dark  guilt  before 
His  blood  was  shed,  His  precious  life 

He  gave,  [might  have. 

That  mercy,  peace,  and  pardon  you 

3  Go  and  tell  Jesus:    He'll  dispel  thy 

fears,  [thy  tears; 

Will  calm  thy  doubts,  and  wipe  away 
He'll  take  thee  in  His  arms,  and  on 

His  breast  [blest. 

Thou  may'st  be  happy,  and  for  ever 


75 


/S.S.\ 
V525>> 


P.M. 

Who  came   down   from   heaven   to 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  !    [earth  ? 

Came  a  child  of  lowly  birth  ? 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 

Sound  the  chorus  loud  and  clear — 
He  hath  brought  salvation  near ; 
None  so  precious,  none  so  dear: 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  1 

2  Who  was  lifted  on  the  tree  ? 

Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 

There  to  ransom  you  and  me  ? 

Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 

3  Who  hath  promised  to  forgive  ? 

Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 
Who  hath  said,  "  Believe  and  live  " 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 


GOD    THE  SON: 


4  Who  is  now  enthroned  above  ? 

Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 
Whom  should  we  obey  and  love  ? 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 

5  Who  again  from  heaven  shall  come  ? 

Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 
Take  to  glory  all  His  own  ? 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  ! 

/O    (60*)  7.6J). 

O  Love,  that  passeth  knowledge, 

O  Love,  whose  beams  have  shone 
Through  everlasting  ages, 

From  God's  eternal  throne ; 
What  power  Thy  depths  can  fathom  ? 

What  tongue  can  speak  Thy  worth  ? 
And  yet  Thou  condescendest 

To  dwell  with  men  on  earth. 

O  Love,  all  love  excelling  j^ 
Unnumbered  hosts  are  telling, 
In  yonder  blissful  dwelling, 

What  Thou  for  them  hast  done. 

2  O  Love,  that  our  redemption 

Made  perfect  through  the  blood 
Of  Him  whose  life  was  offered, 

To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 
O  Love,  that  now  extendeth 

A  pardon  full  and  free, 
And  bends  with  eyes  of  pity 

On  sinners  such  as  we. 

3  We  give  our  hearts'  devotion, 

And  grateful  thanks  we  bring, 
And  lift  our  hearts  and  voices, 

To  praise  our  Lord  and  King ; 
O  Love,  all  thought  surpassing, 

What  will  our  rapture  be, 
When,  safe  beyond  the  river, 

Our  souls  are  lost  in  Thee  ! 

/  i    Vsjo')  P.M. 

What    means    this    eager,    anxious 

throng, 
Which  moves  with  busy  haste  along — 
These  wondrous  gatherings  day  by 

day :  [pray  ? 

What  means  this  strange  commotion, 
In  accents  hushed  the  throng  reply, 
M  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by/* 

2  Who  is  this  Jesus  ?    Why  should  He 
The  city  move  so  mightily  ? 

A  passing  stranger,  has  He  skill 
To  move  the  multitude  at  will  ? 
Again  the  stirring  tones  reply, 
M  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

3  Jesus  !  'tis  He  who  once  below 
Man's  pathway  trod,  'mid  pain  and 

woe; 


And    burdened    ones,    where'er    He 
came,  [lame : 

Brought  out  their  sick,  and  deaf,  and 
The  blind  rejoiced  to  hear  the  cry, 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

4  Again  He  comes  !  From  place  to  place 
His  holy  footprints  we  can  trace; 
He  pauseth  at  our  threshold — nay, 
He  enters — condescends  to  stay:* 
Shall  we  not  gladly  raise  the  cry  ? — 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

5  Ho  !  all  ye  heavy-laden,  come  ! 
Here's   pardon,    comfort,    rest,    and 

home ; 
Ye  wanderers  from  a  Father's  face, 
Return,  accept  His  proffered  grace; 
Ye  tempted  ones,  there's  refuge  nigh ; 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

6  But  if  you  still  His  call  refuse, 
And  all  His  wondrous  love  abuse, 
Soon  will  He  sadly  from  you  turn, 
Your  bitter  prayer  for  pardon  spurn. 
"  Too  late !  too  late ! "  will  be  the  cry — 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  has  passed  by.** 


78  C 


8.8A 
115,1 


88. 


Once  I  was  dead  in  sin, 
And  hope  within  me  died ; 

But  now  I'm  dead  to  sin, 

With  Jesus  crucified. 

And  can  it  be  that  "  He  loved  me, 
And  gave  Himself  for  me  "  ? 

2  O  height  I  cannot  reach  ! 

O  depth  I  cannot  sound : 
O  love,  O  boundless  love, 
In  my  Redeemer  found  ! 

3  O  cold,  ungrateful  heart, 

That  can  from  Jesus  turn, 
When  living  fires  of  love 
Should  on  His  altar  burn. 

4  I  live — and  yet  not  I, 

But  Christ  that  lives  in  me, 
Who  from  the  law  of  sin 
And  death  hath  made  me  free. 

/y  («i)  us. 

At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set, 
The  sick,  O  Lord,  around  Thee  lay ; 
Oh,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met ! 
Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  away  ! 

2  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we, 
Oppressed  with  various  ills,  draw  near 
What  if  Thy  form  we  cannot  see  ! 
We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art  here. 

3  O  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel ! 
For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 


His  Names  and  Title* 


And  i  ome  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had : 

4  And  all,  O  Lord,  crave  perfect  rest, 
And  to  be  wholly  free  from  sin ;  [best, 
And  they  who  fain  would  serve  Thee 
Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

5  O  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  man  ! 
Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted, 

tried; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can 

scan  [hide : 

The  very  wounds  that  shame  would 

6  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power; 
No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall : 
Hear  in  this  solemn  evening  hour 
And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 


80 


P.M. 

Therf   is   love,   true   love,   and   the 
heart  grows  warm, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes; 
And  the  word  of  life  has  a  wondrous 
charm, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes. 
There  is  joy,  glad  joy,  and  a  feast  is 
spread, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes ; 
For  His  heavenly  voice  brings  to  life 
the  dead, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes. 

'Twai  a  happy,  happy  day  in  the  olden  time, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  came ; 
Open  wide  the  door,  let  Him  enter  now, 
For  Kis  love  is  ever  the  same  !     [the  same  !  .  . . 
His  love  is  ever  the  same  !  .  .  His  love  is  ever 
Open  wide  the  door,  let  Him  enter  now  ! 
For  His  love  is  ever  the  same  I 

2  There  is  peace,  sweet  peace,  and  the 
life  grows  calm, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes ; 
And  the  trusting  soul  sings  a  sweet, 
soft  psalm, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes. 
There  is  faith,  strong  faith,  and  our 
home  seems  near, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes ; 
And  the  crown  more  bright,  and  the 
cross  more  dear, 
When  the  Lord  to  Bethany  comes. 


81 


8.7. 


Sing,  oh  sing  the  old,  old  story 
Of  our  Saviour's  matchless  love  ! 

Sing  of  Jesus  and  His  glory 

With  the  ransomed  host  above  ! 

Sing,  oh  sing  .  .  the  love  of  Je  -  -  sus  1 
Sound  His  prais  -  -  es  far  and  near !  .  . 
Sing  the  won  —  drous  story  over, 
Till  the  whole  .  .  wide  world  shall  hear ! 


2  Sing  of  love,  to  you  so  precious — 

Tell  in  song  how  Jesus  died ; 

Let  sweet  music  draw  the  nations 

To  the  dear  Redeemer's  side. 

3  Ye  redeemed  ones,  sing  the  story  ! 

Sing  it  o'er  and  o'er  again  ! 
Till  from  every  land  the  people 
Join  to  sing  the  glad  refrain. 


Hi. 


o2  iu, 

Oh,  how  dark  the  night  that  wrapt 

my  spirit  round  !  [found 

Oh,  how  deep  the  woe  my  Saviour 

When  His  blessed  sunshine  flooded 

all  my  soul,  [me  whole  ! 

Bade  the  darkness  vanish  :    made 

All  the  way  to  Calvary  He  went  for  me. 
He  went  for  me,  He  went  for  me ; 

All  the  way  to  Calvary  He  went  for  me, 
He  died  to  set  me  free. 

2  Tremblingly  a  sinner  bowed  before 

His  face,  [grace ; 

Naught  I  knew  of  pardon — nor  His 

Heard  a  voice  so  tender :    **  Cease 

thy  wild  regret—  [debt." 

I  have  bought  thy  pardon,  paid  thy 

3  Oh,  'twas  wondrous  love  the  Saviour 

showed  for  me,  [Calvary, 

When    He    left    His    throne    for 

When  He  trod  the  winepress,  trod  it 

all  alone :  [known  ! 

Praise  His  name  for  ever — make  it 


His  Names  and  Titles 


83 


10.6. 

Blessed  Redeemer,  full  of  compas- 
sion, 
Great  is  Thy  mercy,  boundless  and 
free ;  [favour, 

Now  in  my  weakness,  seeking  Thy 
Lord,  I  am  coming  closer  to  Thee. 

Blessed  Redeemer,  wonderful  Saviour, 
Fountain  of  wisdom,  Ancient  of  days, 

Hope  of  the  faithful,  Light  of  all  ages, 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  Thee  will  I  praise. 

2  Blessed    Redeemer,    Thou    art    my 

Refuge,  [be ; 

Under  Thy  watch-care  safe  I  shall 
Gladly  adoring,  joyfully  trusting, 
Still  I  am  coming  closer  to  Thee. 

3  Blessed     Redeemer,     gracious     and 

tender, 
Now  and  for  ever  dwell  Thou  in  me ; 
Thou,    my    Protector,    Shield,    and 

Defender,  [Thee. 

Draw  me  and  keep  me  closer  to 


GOD   THE  SON: 


84 


(S.S.\ 


7.6. 


One  offer  of  salvation, 

To  all  the  world  made  known ; 
The  only  sure  foundation 

Is  Christ,  the  Corner-Stone. 

No  other  name  is  given, 

No  other  way  is  known ; 
'Tis  Jesus  Christ,  the  First  and  Last — 

He  saves,  and  He  alone  ! 

2  One  only  door  of  heaven 

Stands  open  wide  to-day ; 
One  sacrifice  is  given — 

'Tis  Christ,  the  Living  Way. 

3  My  only  song  and  story 

Is — Jesus  died  for  me ; 

My  only  hope  for  glory — 

The  Cross  of  Calvary. 


8.7.8.7.D. 


85 

Friend  of  sinners  !  Lord  of  glory  ! 

Lowly,  mighty,  Brother,  King  ! 
Musing  o'er  Thy  wondrous  story, 

Grateful  we  Thy  praises  sing. 
Friend  to  help  us,  cheer  us,  save  us, 

In  whom  power  and  pity  blend- 
Praise  we  must  the  grace  which  gave  us 

Jesus  Christ,  the  sinner's  Friend. 

2  Friend  who  never  fails  nor  grieves 

us — 

Faithful,  tender,  constant,  kind  ! 
Friend  who  at  all  times  receives  us, 

Friend  who  came  the  lost  to  find. 
Sorrow  soothing,  joys  enhancing, 

Loving  until  life  shall  end — 
Then  conferring  bliss  entrancing, 

Still  in  heaven  the  sinner's  Friend. 

3  Oh  to  love  and  serve  Thee  better  ! 

From  all  evil  set  us  free ; 
Break,  Lord,  every  sinful  fetter,  [Thee. 

Be    each    thought    conformed    to 
Looking  for  Thy  bright  appearing, 

May  our  spirits  upward  tend ; 
Till,  no  longer  doubting,  fearing, 

We  behold  the  sinner's  Friend. 

OU  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  mortals  ever  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  His  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 
2       Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My    tongue    would    bless    Thy 
By  Thee  the  joyful  news        [name ; 
Of  our  salvation  came : 


The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of   hell    subdued,    and    peace    with 
heaven. 

3  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 

Offered  His  blood,  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone — 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  My  dear  Almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King  ! 
Thy  matchless  power  and  love, 

Thy  saving  grace,  I  sing : 
Thine  is  the  power — oh,  may  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  beneath  Thy  feet. 

5  Then  let  my  soul  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down ; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 

To  conquest  and  a  crown. 
The  feeblest  saint  shall  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the 

way. 

6  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 

And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 

Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe ;  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power  and  guardian  grace. 


87 


Golden  harps  are  sounding, 

Angel  voices  ring, 
Pearly  gates  are  opened — 

Opened  for  the  King ; 
Christ,  the  King  of  Glory, 

Jesus,  King  of  Love, 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 

To  His  throne  above. 

All  His  work  is  ended,  joyfully  we  sing  : 
Jesus  hath  ascended — Glory  to  our  King 

2  He  who  came  to  save  us, 

He  who  bled  and  died, 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory 

At  His  Father's  side  : 
Nevermore  to  suffer, 

Nevermore  to  die, 
Jesus,  King  of  Glory, 

Is  gone  up  on  high. 

3  Praying  for  His  children 

In  that  blessed  place, 
Calling  them  to  glory, 

Sending  them  His  grace ; 
His  bright  home  preparing, 

Little  ones,  for  you, 
Jesus  ever  liveth, 

Ever  loveth  too. 


His  Names  and  Titles 


88 


/s.s.^ 


k242/  C.M# 

I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price  ! 

My  heart  doth  sing  for  joy ; 
And  sing  I  must,  for  Christ  is  mine  ! 
Christ  shall  my  song  employ. 

I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price, 

My  heart  doth  sing  for  joy_; 
And  sing  I  must,  for  Christ  is  mine  ! 
Christ  shall  my  song  employ  1 

2  Christ    is   my    Prophet,    Priest,    and 

My  Prophet  full  of  light,       [King ; 
My    great    High    Priest    before    the 
throne, 
My  King  of  heavenly  might. 

3  For  He  indeed  is  Lord  of  lords, 

And  He  the  King  of  kings ; 

He  is  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

With  healing  in  His  wings. 

4  Christ  is  my  peace  ;   He  died  for  me, 

For  me  He  shed  His  blood; 
And  as  my  wondrous  Sacrifice, 
Offered  Himself  to  God. 

5  Christ  Jesus  is  my  All  in  All, 

My  comfort,  and  my  love ; 

My  life  below ;  and  He  shall  be 

My  joy  and  crown  above. 

89  ft!-) 

The  Great  Physician  now  is  near, 
The  sympathising  Jesus ;        [cheer, 

He    speaks    the   drooping   heart   to 
Oh,  hear  the  voice  of  Jesus  ! 

Sweetest  note  in  seraph  song. 
Sweetest  name  on  mortal  tongue, 
Sweetest  carol  ever  sung  : 
Jesus  !  blessed  Jesus  ! 

2  Your  many  sins  are  all  forgiven ; 

Oh,  hear  the  voice  of  Jesus! 
Go  on  your  way  in  peace  to  heaven, 
And  wear  a  crown  with  Jesus. 

3  All  glory  to  the  risen  Lamb  ! 

I  now  believe  in  Jesus; 
I  love  the  blessed  Saviour's  name, 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus. 

4  His  name  dispels  my  guilt  and  fear, 

No  other  name  but  Jesus ; 
Oh,  how  my  soul  delights  to  hear 
The  precious  name  of  Jesus. 

5  Come,   brethren,   help  me  sing  His 

praise. 
Oh,  praise  the  name  of  Jesus  ! 
Come,  sisters,  all  your  voices  raise, 
Oh,  bless  the  name  of  Jesus  ! 

6  The   children,    too,   both   great   and 

Who  love  the  name  of  Jesus,  [small, 
May  now  accept  the  gracious  call 
To  work  and  live  for  Jesus. 


7  And  when  to  the  bright  world  above 
We  rise  to  see  our  Jesus, 
We'll  sing  around  the  throne  of  love 
His  name,  the  name  of  Jesus. 

JS\J  10.10.10.3 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  is  all  things  to  me; 
Oh,  what  a  wonderful  Saviour  is  He! 
Guiding,      protecting,      o'er     life's 
troubled  sea, 
Mighty  Deliverer — Jesus  for  me  1 

Jesus  for  me  !  Jesus  for  me  ! 

All  the  time,  everywhere,  Jesus  for  me 

2  Jesus  in  sickness,  and  Jesus  in  health, 
Jesus  in  poverty,  comfort  or  wealth, 
Sunshine  or  tempest,  whatever  it  be, 

He  is  my  Safety — Jesus  for  me  ! 

3  He  is  my  Refuge,  my  Rock,  and  my 

Tower —  [my  Power ; 

He  is  my  Fortress,  my  Strength  and 
Life  Everlasting,  my  Daysman  is  He, 
Blessed  Redeemer — Jesus  for  me  ! 

4  He  is  my  Prophet,  my  Priest,  and  my 

King ;  [and  Spring ; 

He  is  my  Bread  of  Life,  Fountain 
Bright  Sun  of  Righteousness,  Day- 
star  is  He ; 
Horn  of  Salvation — Jesus  for  me  ! 

5  Jesus  in  sorrow,  in  joy,  or  in  pain : 
Jesus  my  Treasure,  in  loss  or  in  gain ; 
Constant  Companion  where'er  I  may 

Living  or  dying — Jesus  for  me  !  [be, 


8.7 


91  (?&) 

Take  the  name  of  Jesus  with  you, 
Child  of  sorrow  and  of  woe ; 

It  will  joy  and  comfort  give  you — 
Take  it  then  where'er  you  go. 

Precious  name,  .  .  oh,  how  sweet !  . . 

Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven  ! 
Precious  name,  .  .  oh,  how  sweet !  . 

Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven. 

2  Take  the  name  of  Jesus  ever, 

As  a  shield  from  every  snare ; 
If  temptations  round  you  gather, 
Breathe  that  holy  name  in  prayer. 

3  Oh,  the  precious  name  of  Jesus  ! 

How  it  thrills  our  souls  with  joy, 
When  His  loving  arms  receive  us, 
And  His  songs  our  tongues  employ. 

4  At  the  name  of  Jesus  bowing, 

Falling  prostrate  at  His  feet,   [Him, 
King  of  kings  in  heaven  we'll  crown 
When  our  journey  is  complete. 


COD  THE  SON: 


"2  (95)  8.7. 

In  the  hour  when  guilt  assails  me, 

On  His  gracious  name  I  call, 
Then  I  find  the  heavenly  fulness, 
Christ,  my  righteousness,  my  all  ! 
All  my  song,  when  standing  yonder, 

Shall  be — "  Christ,  my  joy,  my  all  !  " 
This  shall  ever  be  my  anthem, 

"  Christ  my  glory,  Christ  my  all !  " 
This  shall  ever  be  my  anthem, 

"  Christ  my  glory,  Christ  my  all !  " 

2  In  the  night  when  sorrow  clouds  me, 

And  the  burning  teardrops  fall, 
Then  I  sing  the  song  of  patience, 
Christ,  my  Brother  and  my  all  ! 

3  In  the  day  when  this  immortal 

Shall  fling  off  its  mortal  thrall, 
Then  my  song  of  resurrection 
Shall  be—"  Christ,  my  all  in  all  !  " 

V«5  Km)  p.m. 

Beautiful    the    fields    beyond    the 

river  !  [there  ! 

Glorious   the   thousands   gathered 

But  who  in  heaven,  so  full  of  grace 

and  glory —  [compare  ?  .  .  . 

Who  with  Him,  our  Saviour,  can 

Oh,  He  is  the  chief  among  ten  thou  -  -  - 
sand  !  .  .  . 
Roll  His  praise  in  joyful  waves  along  !  .  .  . 

For  "  altogether,  altogether  love ly  1  " 

Shall  for  ever  be  our  happy  song  !  .  .  . 

2  Altogether,  altogether  lovely  ! 

He  is  calling  tenderly  to  thee; 
My  soul,  why  not  accept  His  great 
salvation,  [free  ?  .  .  . 

Offered  now  so  rich,   so  full,  so 

3  Altogether,  altogether  lovely  ! 

Hear  His  voice — how  tender  still 

the  call :  [heavy-laden, 

'*  Come,  come,   ye  weary  ones  and 

Come  to  Me,  and  let  your  burdens 

fall  !  "  .  .  . 


94 


P.M. 

Crown  Him,  crown  Him,  Christ  our 

Lord  and  King  ! 
Through  all  ages  let  His  praises  ring  ! 
Glory,    honour   to   His    name   we'll 
Now  and  for  evermore.  [bring 

We  will  crown  .  Him,  we  will  crown  .  Him  j 
In  the  glory  land  we'll  crown  Him  King  ! 
Crown  .  Him,  we  will  crown  .  Him — 
Loud  let  His  prai;  ca  ring  ! 

2  Hail  Him,  hail  Him,  angel-hosts  on 

high,  [draw  nigh; 

To  His  throne  with  harps  and  songs 

Let  all  nations  join  the  joyful  cry: 

"  Crown  Him,  the  King  of  kings  !  " 


3  He  is  Victor,  He  has  conquered  sin ; 
Let  His  Spirit  rule  our  hearts  within ; 
In  His  name  the  victory  we  shall  win : 
Crown  Him  for  evermore. 


95 


P.M. 

Be    still,"    the 


He    hath    spoken, 

Rebuker  of  seas 
The  command  was  for  me,  and  my 

heart  is  at  ease ; 
He  hath  hushed  into  silence  the  waves 

and  the  winds,  [my  sins. 

By  applying  His  blood  and  removing 

He's  the  Prince  of  Peacemakers,  all  glory  to 
God,  [own  blood  ; 

To  redeem  me,  and  cleanse  me,  He  shed  His 
My  adoption  is  sealed,  I'm  a  child  of  the  King, 
And  for  ever  and  ever  of  Jesus  I'll  sing. 

2  He  hath  quickened  my  soul  by  a  life 

from  above ;  [is  love, 

It  was  done  by  the  Spirit,  its  essence 
He  hath  pardoned  and  washed  me  as 

white  as  the  snow, 
And  my  heart  with  His  love  does  this 

moment  overflow. 

3  He's  a  wonderful  Jesus,  this  Saviour 

of  mine ;  [deemer  Divine ; 

He's  the  great  Son  of  God — a  Re- 
He's  my  Strength  and  my  Wisdom, 

my  Life  and  my  Lord, 
And  enthroned   in   my  heart  to  be 

loved  and  adored. 

4  I  will  love  Him,  and  serve  Him  from 

now  till  I  die ; 
For  His  love  fills  my  heart,  and  His 

beauty  my  eye, 
He's  the  fairest  and  dearest  of  all  to 

my  soul,  [eternities  roll. 

And   our  lives   shall   be   one,   while 


96  (ft) 


CM 

Oh,   wondrous   Name,   by  prophets 
Long  years  before  His  birth ;  [heard, 

They  saw  His  coming  from  afar, 
The  Prince  of  Peace  on  earth. 

The  Wonderful !    The  Counsellor  ! 

The  Great  and  Mighty  Lord  ! 
The  Everlasting  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

The  King,  the  Son  of  God  ! 

2  Oh,  glorious  Name  the  angels  praise, 

And  ransomed  saints  adore — 
The  Name  above  all  other  names, 
Our  refuge  evermore. 

3  Oh,  precious  Name,  exalted  high, 

To  whom  all  power  is  given ; 
Through  Him  we  triumph  over  sin, 
By  Him  we  enter  heaven. 


His  Names  and   Tittew 


97  ( 


S.SA 
43  ^ 


There   were    ninety   and    nine    that 
In  the  shelter  of  the  fold,  [safely  lay 

But  one  was  out  on  the  hills  away, 
Far  off  from  the  gates  of  gold — 

Away  on   the  mountains   wild   and 
bare, 

Away  from  the  tender  Shepherd's  care. 

2  "  Lord,  Thou  hast  here  Thy  ninety 

and  nine ; 
Are  they  not  enough  for  Thee  ?  " 
But    the    Shepherd    made    answer: 
"  This  of  Mine 
Has  wandered  away  from  Me; 
And  although  the  road  be  rough  and 

steep, 
I  go  to  the  desert  to  find  My  sheep." 

3  But  none  of  the  ransomed  ever  knew 

How  deep  were  the  waters  crossed ; 

Nor  how  dark  was  the  night  that  the 

Lord  passed  through  [lost. 

Ere  He  found  His  sheep  that  was 
Out  in  the  desert  He  heard  its  cry — 
Sick  and  helpless,  and  ready  to  die. 

4  "  Lord,  whence  are  those  blood-drops 

all  the  way  [track  ?  " 

That    mark    out    the    mountain's 

"  They  were  shed  for  one  who  had 

gone  astray  [back." 

Ere  the  Shepherd  could  bring  him 

"  Lord,  whence  are  Thy  hands  so  rent 

and  torn  ?  "  [thorn." 

"  They  are  pierced  to-night  by  many  a 

5  But     all     through     the     mountains, 

thunder-riven, 

And  up  from  the  rocky  steep, 

There  arose  a  cry  to   the   gate   of 

heaven,  [sheep  !  " 

"  Rejoice  !      I    have    found     My 

And  the  angels  echoed  around  the 

throne,  [His  own  !  " 

"  Rejoice,  for  the  Lord  brings  back 


98 


8.7. 


Thou  art  fairer  than  the  morning, 
O  my  Saviour  and  my  King  ! 

Of  Thy  grandeur  and  Thy  beauty, 
How  my  soul  delights  to  sing. 

Thou  art  fair  -  -  er  than  the  morning, 

Thou  art  brighter,  brighter  than  the  day ; 

At  the  glo  -  -  ry  of  Thy  presence 
Clouds  and  darkness  flee  away. 

2  Clothed  in  light  as  with  a  garment, 
Crowned  with  majesty  Divine, 
Lo,  the  sceptre  of  dominion 
Now  and  ever,  Lord,  is  Thine. 


3  Oh,  the  greatness  of  Thy  mercy, 

And  the  richness  of  Thy  grace  ! 
Oh,  the  love  that  in  Thy  kingdom 
Is  preparing  me  a  place  ! 

4  When  the  silver  cord  is  broken, 

And  this  mortal  life  is  o'er, 
With  ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 
I  shall  sing  for  evermore. 


99  (E) 


7.8. 


Beautiful  star  of  promise, 
Beautiful  morning  star; 

Beaming  with  joy  and  gladness 
Over  the  world  afar. 

Smile  on  me,  smile  on  me, 
Beautiful,  beautiful  morning  star 
Smile  on  me,  smile  on  me, 
Beautiful  morning  star. 

2  Beautiful  star  of  promise, 

Beacon  of  hope  and  rest ; 
Lighting  the  couch  of  sorrow, 
Soothing  the  weary  breast. 

3  Beautiful  star  of  promise, 

Shining  when  waves  are  dark; 
Into  its  long-sought  haven 
Guiding  the  lonely  bark. 

4  Beautiful  star  of  promise, 

Star  of  eternal  love ; 
Thou  wilt  conduct  me  safely 
Home  to  the  realms  above. 


100  (!l») 


8.7. 


In  the  Rifted  Rock  I'm  resting, 
Sure  and  safe  from  all  alarm ; 

Storms  and  billows  have  united, 
All  in  vain,  to  do  me  harm ; 

In  the  Rifted  Rock  I'm  resting, 
Surf  is  dashing  at  my  feet, 

Storm-clouds  dark  are  o'er  me  hover- 
Yet  my  rest  is  all  complete.      [ing. 

In  the  Rifted  Rock  I'm  resting, 
Sure  and  safe  from  all  alarm  : 

Storms  and  billows  have  united, 
All  in  vain,  to  do  me  harm. 

2  Many  a  stormy  sea  I've  traversed, 

Many  a  tempest-shock  have  known ; 
Have  been  driven,  without  anchor, 

On  the  barren  shore  and  lone. 
Yet  I  now  have  found  a  haven, 

Never  moved  by  tempest  shock, 
Where  my  soul  is  safe  for  ever, 

In  the  blessed  Rifted  Rock. 


COD  THE  SON: 


101 


9.8.9.8. 

The  Lord  is  our  Strength  and  Re- 
deemer, 
The  Rock  where  in  safety  we  hide ; 
He  feedeth  His  flock  like  a  Shepherd, 
His  love  shall  for  ever  abide. 

By  cool  flowing  waters  He  leads  them, 

Where  pastures  are  blooming  and  fair    .  . 

He  gathers  the  lambs  in  His  bosom, 
And  carries  them  tenderly  there ;  .  .  . 

He.  gathers  the  lambs  in  His  bosom, 
And  carries  them  tenderly  there.  .  .  . 

2  Th?r .Lord  is  our  Shield  and  Defender, 

His  eye  never  slumbers  nor  sleeps : 
He  feedeth  His  flock  like  a  Shepherd, 
Their  footsteps  from  wandering  He 
keeps. 

3  ThAuLorid  is  our  H°Pe  and  Salvation, 

Oh,  glory  and  praise  to  His  name  ! 
He  feedeth  His  flock  like  a  Shepherd— 
The    weakest    His    blessings    may 
claim. 


102 


\190j 


P.M 


Man  of  Sorrows,"  what  a  name 
For  the  Son  of  God,  who  came 
Ruined  sinners  to  reclaim  ! 

Hallelujah  !  what  a  Saviour  ! 

2  Bearing  shame  and  scoffing  rude 
In  my  place  condemned  He  stood : 
Sealed  my  pardon  with  His  blood  ■ 

Hallelujah  !  what  a  Saviour  ! 

3  Guilty,  vile,  and  helpless,  we ; 
Spotless  Lamb  of  God  was  He : 
"  Full  atonement  !  " — can  it  be  ? 
Hallelujah  !  what  a  Saviour  ! 

4  ''  Lifted  up  "  was  He  to  die, 
It  is  finished  !  "  was  His  cry  • 

Now  in  heaven  exalted  high : 
Hallelujah  I  what  a  Saviour  ! 

5  When  He  comes,  our  glorious  King, 
Ail  His  ransomed  home  to  bring 
Then  anew  this  song  we'll  sing  •  ' 

Hallelujah  !  what  a  Saviour  i 


103  ( 


s.s.\ 

378/ 


P.M. 


Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come 
The  mighty  God,  the  Everlasting 
Father,  and  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Letevery  heart  prepare  Him  room : 
The  mighty  God,  the  Everlasting 
Father,  and  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
2  Joyto  the  world  !  the  Saviour  reigns 
The  mighty  God,  the  Everlasting 
Father,  and  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 


Oh,  praise  Him,  floods,  rocks,  hills, 
and  plains, 
The  mighty  God,  the  Everlasting 
Father,  and  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

3  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and 
grace, 
The  mighty  God,  the  Everlasting 
Father,  and  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
And  saves  us  by  His  righteousness, 
The  mighty  God,  the  Everlasting 
Father,  and  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

V645/  yj|, 

I've  found  a  friend  in  Jesus,— He's 

everything  to  me ;  [my  soul  ! 

He's  the  fairest  of  ten  thousand  to 

The  "  Lily  of  the  Valley,"  in  Him 

alone  I  see—       [me  fully  whole ; 

All  I  need  to  cleanse  and  make 

In    sorrow    He's    my    comfort,    in 

trouble  He's  my  stay ;  [roll : 

He  tells  me  every  care  on  Him  to 

He's  the  "  Lily  of  the  Valley,"  the 

"  Bright  and  Morning  Star  " ; 

He's  the  fairest  of  ten  thousand  to 

my  soul  ! 

In  sorrow  He's  my  comfort,  in  trouble  He's 

my  stay ; 

He  tells  me  every  care  on  Him  to  roll : 

He's  the  "  Lily  of  the  Valley,"  the  "  Bright 

and  Morning  Star  "  ;  [soul  1 

He's   the  fairest  of  ten  thousand  to  my 

2  He  all  my  grief  has  taken,  and  all  my 

sorrows  borne ; 
In  temptation  He's  my  strong  and 
mighty  tower ;  [idols  torn 

I've  all  for  Him  forsaken,  I've  all  my 
From  my  heart — and  now  He  keeps 
me  by  His  power. 
Though  all  the  world  forsake  me,  and 
Satan  tempt  me  sore, 
Through  Jesus  I  shall  safely  reach 
the  goal. 
He's  the  "  Lily  of  the  Valley,"  the 
"  Bright  and  Morning  Star  " ; 
He's  the  fairest  of  ten  thousand  to 
my  soul  ! 

3  He'll  never,  never  leave  me  nor  yet 

forsake  me  here,       [blessed  will ; 

While  I  live  by  faith,  and  do  His 

A  wall  of  fire  about  me,  I've  nothing 

now  to  fear:  [soul  shall  fill. 

With  His  manna  He  my  hungry 

When  crowned  at  last  in  glory,  I'll 

see  His  blessed  face,  [roll. 

Where  rivers  of  delight  shall  ever 


His  Names  and  Titles 


He's  the  "  Lily  of  the  Valley,"  the 
"  Bright  and  Morning  Star  " ; 
He's  the  fairest  of  ten  thousand  to 
my  soul  ! 


105  «) 


CM. 


Jesus,  Thou  Refuge  of  the  soul, 

To  Thy  dear  arms  I  flee ; 
From  Satan's  wiles,  from  self  and  sin, 

Oh,  make  and  keep  me  free. 

2  Though    clouds    may    rise,    though 

tempests  rage, 
Thou  wilt  my  shelter  be,  [true, 

While   with   a   steadfast    heart   and 
My  trust  is  stayed  on  Thee. 

3  No  power  on  earth,  or  power  below, 

Can  tear  me  from  Thy  side, 
If  'neath  Thy  sheltering  wings  of  love, 
Dear  Refuge,  I  abide. 

4  Not  death  itself,  that  last  dread  foe, 

Can  hold  me  with  his  chain ; 
Through     Christ,     who     conquered 
And  life  eternal  gain,   [death,  I  rise, 


106  (S£) 


CM. 


Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise. 

On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  Thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  Thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  Word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  oh,  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  Thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  sha d  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ;         [Thee, 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humble  hope  attend  Thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  Thy  feet. 


107 


CM. 


Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb, 

We  love  to  hear  of  Thee ; 
No  music's  like  Thy  charming  name, 

Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be. 
Oh,  may  we  ever  hear  Thy  voice 

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

Thou  great  Melchisedek. 


3  Our  Jesus  shall  be  still  our  theme 

While  in  the  world  we  stay ; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus — lovely  name  ! 
When  all  things  else  decay. 

4  When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  the  ransomed  throng, 
Then  will  we  sing  more  sweet,  more 
And  Christ  shall  be  our  song,  [loud, 


108 


V53SJ 


CM 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 
No  name  so  sweet  in  heaven ; 

The  name  before  His  wondrous  birth, 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 

We  love  to  sing  of  Christ  our  King, 
And  hail  Him  blessed  Jesus  1 

For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 
So  dear,  so  sweet  as  "  Jbsus  !  " 

2  And  when  He  hung  upon  the  tree, 

They  wrote  this  name  above  Him ; 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermore  must  love  Him. 

3  So  now,  upon  His  Father's  throne- 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains — He  ever  reigns 
The  Prince  and  Saviour,  Jesus. 

4  O  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  Name 

Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never ; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same, 
Thou  art  the  same  for  ever  ! 


9.9.9.9. 


109 

Rest  of  the  weary,  joy  of  the  sad ; 
Hope  of  the  dreary,  light  of  the  glad ; 
Home  of  the  stranger,  strength  to  the 

end; 
Refuge   from    danger,    Saviour   and 

Friend. 

2  Pillow   where,    lying,    love   rests    its 

head; 
Peace  of  the  dying,  life  of  the  dead ; 
Path  of  the  lowly,  prize  at  the  end ; 
Breath    of   the    holy,    Saviour    and 

Friend. 

3  When  my  feet  stumble,  to  Thee  I'll 

cry,  [high ; 

Crown  of  the  humble,  cross  of  the 
When  my  steps  wander,  over  me  bend, 
Truer  and  fonder,  Saviour  and  Friend. 

4  Ever  confessing  Thee,  I  will  raise 
Unto  Thee  blessing,  glory,  and  praise ; 
All  my  endeavour,  world  without  end, 
Thine  to  be  ever,  Saviour  and  Friend. 


GOD  THE  SON: 


110 


in. 

The  Day-star  hath  risen,  the  night- 
clouds  have  flown ; 

No  longer  in  sadness  I  wander  alone ; 

Its  beams  in  the  valley  reflected  I  see : 

The  Day-star  hath  risen — it  shineth 

for  me. 

It  shi  -  -  -  neth  for  me,  .  .  shi neth 

for  me ;  . .                        [neth  for  me. .  . 
The  Day star  hath  ris  -  -  en,  it  shi 

2  The  Day-star  hath  risen  in  beauty 

sublime,  [clime ; 

To  cheer  and  illumine  each  far-distant 
The  regions  in  darkness  its  beauty 

shall  see :  [for  me. 

The  Day-star  hath  risen — it  shineth 

3  The  Day-star  hath  risen,  it  shineth  for 

all ;  [ness  will  fall : 

O'er  paths  that  are  lonely  its  bright- 
O  blessed  Redeemer,  all  honour  to 

Thee,  [for  me  ! 

Thou  Day-star  of  glory  that  shinest 


111  ( 


s.s.\ 


CM 


Joy  to  the  world ;  the  Lord  is  come  ! 

Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world ;  the  Saviour  reigns  ! 

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

3  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and 

grace ; 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 


112( 


s.s.\ 

145/ 


CM. 


How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ;  [wounds, 

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

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

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

3  Dear  Name,  the  Rock  on  which  I 

build, 
My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Saviour,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 


My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 
5  I  would  Thy  boundless  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
So  shall  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

His  Humiliation,  Resurrection, 
and  Glory 

1 A  *J  (sbe)  pji. 

Blessed  be  the  Fountain  of  blood, 

To  a  world  of  sinners  revealed ; 
Blessed  be  the  dear  Son  of  God : 

Only  by  His  stripes  we  are  healed. 
Tho'  I've  wandered  far  from  His  fold, 

Bringing  to  my  heart  pain  and  woe, 
Wash  me  in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb, 

And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  ! 

Whi  -  -  ter  than  the  snow,  .  .  . 
Whi  -  -  ter  than  the  snow,  .  .  . 
Wash  me  in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb.  .  .  . 
And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  f  «  . . 

2  Thorny  was  the  crown  that  He  wore, 

And  the  cross  His  body  o'ercame ; 
Grievous  were  the  sorrows  He  bore, 

But  He  suffered  not  thus  in  vain. 
May  I  to  that  Fountain  be  led, 

Made    to    cleanse    my    sins    here 
below  ! 
Wash  me  in  the  Blood  that  He  shed, 

And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  ! 

3  Father,  I  have  wandered  from  Thee, 

Often  has  my  heart  gone  astray; 
Crimson  do  my  sins  seem  to  me — 

Water  cannot  wash  them  away. 
Jesus,  to  that  Fountain  of  Thine, 

Leaning  on  Thy  promise  I  go ; 
Cleanse  me  by  Thy  washing  divine, 

And  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow  1 

114 

Look  away  to  the  cross  of  the  Cruci- 
fied One,  [you ; 
Where  He  purchased  salvation  for 
When  He  laid  down  His  life,  and 
completed  the  work 
That  the  Father  had  sent  Him  to  do. 

Room  at  the  cross,  there  is  room  at  the  cross, 
And  a  welcome  that  all  may  receive; 

There  is  room  at  the  cross  of  the  Crucified  One, 
And  redemption  for  all  who  believe. 

2  Look  away  to  the  cross  of  the  Cruci- 
fied Oue,  [bled; 
To  the  Cross  where  He  suffered  and 
And  to-day  He  invites  you  to  come  if 
you  will,                        [He  shed. 
And  be  cleansed  in  the  blood  that 


His  Humiliation,  Resurrection,  and  Glory 


3  Look  away  to  the  cross  of  the  Cruci- 

fied One,  [trod ; 

Where  the  wine-press  alone  He  hath 

Where    He    cried    in    His    anguish, 

"  Tis  finished,  'tis  done  !  " 
And  commended  His  spirit  to  God. 

4  There  is  life  at  the  cross  of  the  Cruci- 

fied One, 
And  its  hope  is  abiding  and  sure; 
For  the  rapture  that  flows  from  the 

love  He  bestows 
Shall  for  ever  and  ever  endure. 


s.s.\ 

42V 


L.M. 


115  ( 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood,    [most, 

3  See  !  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His 

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

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


116  (S) 


L.M. 

On  Calvary's  brow  .  .  my  Saviour 
died,  .  .  [fied :  .  . 

*Twas  there  my  Lord  .  .  was  cruci- 

'Twas  on  the  cross  .  .  He  bled  for 
me,  .  .  [free. 

And  purchased  there  .  .  my  pardon 

O  Calvary  !  dark  Calvary  ! 

Where  Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me :  .  . 

O  Calvary  1  blest  Calvary  ! 

'Twas  there  my  Saviour  died  for  me. 

2  *Mid  rending  rocks  .  .  and  darkening 

skies,  .  . 
My  Saviour  bows  .  .  His  head  and 

dies;  .  .  [way  .  . 

The    opening    vail    .    .    reveals    the 
To  heaven's  joys  .  .  and  endless  day. 

3  O  Jesus,  Lord,  .  .  how  can  it  be,  .  . 
That  Thou  shouldst  give  .  .  Thy  life 

for  me  ? —  .  . 
To  bear  the  cross  .  .  and  agony,  .  . 
In  that  dread  hour  .  .  on  Calvary  ! 


117  ( 


S.S.\ 
158,/ 


8.20. 


Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burden  Thou  didst  bear 

When  hanging  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 


118 


9.8. 

**  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  " :    sing 

the  glad  word  ! 

Mercy's  sweet  message  be  telling, 

How,  through  the  ransom  made  by 

His  blood, 

Christ  now  within  us  is  dwelling. 

"  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  "  :    Praise  to  His 
Praise  Him,  ye  angels  in  glory  !      [name  ! 
"  Christ  hath  redeemed  us,"  bearing  our  shame; 
Tell  out  the  wonderful  story  ! 

2  "  Christ  hath  redeemed  us,"  making 

us  free, 
Free  from  the  sins  that  enslaved  us ; 
Never  in  bondage  more  Can  we  be, 
Trusting  in  Him  who  hath  saved  us. 

3  "  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  " :  we  are 

His  own,  [us ; 

Purchased  by  blood — He  will  hold 
Nor  will  He  ever  leave  us  alone, 
Safely  His  arms  shall  enfold  us, 

4  "  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  " :    soon 

with  the  throng 
Gathered  in  glory  we'll  meet  Him; 
Oh,  with  what  rapture  join  in  the  song, 
When  face  to  face  we  shall  greet 

Him! 


119  Cf') 


Christ  has  for  sin  atonement  made : 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 

We  are  redeemed  ! — the  price  is  paid : 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 

What  a  wonderful  Saviour  is  Jesus,  my  Jesus' 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  is  Jesus,  my  Lord ! 

2  I  praise  Him  for  the  cleansing  blood : 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 


GOD  THE  SON: 


That  reconciled  my  soul  to  God: 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 

3  He  cleanses  me  from  all  my  sin: 

What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 
And  now  He  reigns  and  rules  within : 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 

4  He  walks  beside  me  in  the  way : 

What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 
And  keeps  me  faithful  day  by  day : 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 

5  He  gives  me  overcoming  power : 

What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 
And  triumph  in  each  trying  hour : 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 

6  To  Him  I've  given  all  my  heart : 

What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 
The  world  shall  never  share  a  part : 
What  a  wonderful  Saviour  ! 


120 


LJtt. 


Oh,  what  am  I,  that  I  should  be 
The  object  of  God's  wondrous  grace  ? 
That  He  should  send  His  Son  to  me, 
That  I  might  see  Him  face  to  face  ? 

It  was  for  me,  .  .  it  was  for  me,  .  . 
For  me  He  left  His  throne  above ; 
His  grace,  His  goodness  all  for  me,  . . 
For  me  the  ocean  of  His  love. 

2  That  He  should  give  His  Son  for  me, 
A  sacrifice  of  love  Divine — 

Of  love  as  boundless  as  the  sea, 
That  I  might  call  the  Saviour  mine  ? 

3  Oh,  wondrous  love,  that  He  should 

leave 
His  throne,  and  come  to  earth  for  me  ! 
Should  give  His  life  my  soul  to  save, 
The  ransom  pay  that  sets  me  free. 

4  A  life  of  service,  death  of  shame, 
Ensample  true  for  all,  for  me — 
Oh,  shall  I  not  adore  His  name, 
Through  time  and  through  eternity. 


121 


L.ML 


On  yonder  hill  of  Calvary, 
Where  Jesus  bled  and  died  for  me ; 
'Twas  there  from  sin  He  set  me  free, 
On  Calvary,  dark  Calvary. 

On  Cal  -  -  vary,  dark  Calvary, 
They  nailed  my  Lord  upon  the  tree — 
And  there  He  died  in  agony, 
On  Calvary,  dark  Calvary. 

2  On  yonder  hill  of  Calvary, 
Behold  the  world's  great  tragedy ; 
The  sun  that  awful  hour  did  flee 
From  Calvary,  dark  Calvary. 

3  On  yonder  hill  of  Calvary, 

The  sinner's  only  hope  and  plea, 


Christ  gave  Himself  for  such  as  we- 
On  Calvary,  dark  Calvary. 


122 


/s.s.\ 

U56/ 


P.M. 


Oh,  who  is  this  that  cometh 

From  Edom's  crimson  plain, 
With  wounded  side,  with  garments 
Oh,  tell  me  now  Thy  name,  [dyed  ? 
"  I  that  saw  thy  soul's  distress, 

A  ransom  gave ; 
I  that  speak  in  righteousness, 
Mighty  to  save  !  " 

Mighty  to  save  !  . . 
Mighty  to  save  !  .  . 
Lord,  I'll  trust  Thy  wondrous  love, 
Mighty  to  save  ! 

2  Oh,  why  is  Thine  apparel 

So  very  deeply  dyed  ? —  [red  ? 

Like  them  that  tread  the  wine-press 

Oh,  why  this  crimson  tide  ? 
"  I  the  wine-press  trod  alone, 

'Neath  darkening  skies ; 
Of  the  people  there  was  none 
Mighty  to  save  !  " 

3  O  bleeding  Lamb,  my  Saviour, 

How  couldst  Thou  bear  this  shame? 
With  mercy  fraught,  Thine  arm  hath 
brought 
Salvation  in  Thy  name  ! 
"  I  the  victory  have  won, 

Conquered  the  grave : 
Now  the  year  of  joy  has  come — 
Mighty  to  save  !  " 


123 


«■) 


P.M. 

There  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified 

One,  [thee ; 

There  is  life  at  this  moment  for 

Then,  look,  sinner,  look  unto  Him 

and  be  saved,  [tree. 

Unto  Him  who  was  nailed  to  the 

Look  !  look  !  look  and  live  ! 

There  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified  One, 

There  is  life  at  this  moment  for  thee. 

2  Oh,  why  was  He  there  as  the  Bearer 

of  sin, 
If  on  Jesus  thy  guilt  was  not  laid  ? 
Oh,  why  from  His  side  flowed  the 

sin-cleansing  blood,  [paid  ? 

If  His   dying   thy   debt   has   not 

3  It  is  not  thy  tears  of  repentance  or 

prayers,  [soul ; 

But  the  Blood,  that  atones  for  the 

On   Him,   then,   who   shed   it,   thou 

mayest  at  once 
Thy  weight  of  iniquities  roll. 


His  Humiliation,  Resurrection,  and  Glory 


4  Then  doubt  not  thy  welcome,  since 

God  has  declared  [done ; 

There  remaineth   no  more  to  be 

That  once  in  the  end  of  the  world 

He  appeared,  [begun. 

And     completed     the     work     He 

5  Then  take  with  rejoicing  from  Jesus 

at  once 
The  life  everlasting  He  gives; 
And  know  with  assurance  thou  never 
canst  die,  [lives. 

Since    Jesus,    thy    Righteousness, 


124  «) 


P.M. 

Look  up  !  look  up  !  ye  weary  ones, 
Whose  skies  are  veiled  in  night ; 

For  He  who  knows  the  path  you 
Will  yet  restore  the  light ;       [tread 

Look  up  !  and  hail  the  dawning 

Of  hope's  triumphant  morning. 

Behold  Him  !  behold  Him  ! 

Your  Saviour  lives  to-day  ; 
Behold  Him  !  behold  Him  ! 

The  clouds  have  rolled  away. 

2  The  gifts  you  bring  with  loving  hand 

Your  Lord  will  not  disown ; 
Their  odours  sweet  to  heaven  shall  rise 

Like  incense  round  His  throne ; 
Look  up  !   and  hail  the  dawning 
Of  joy's  transcendent  morning. 

3  Rejoice  !   the  grave  is  overcome, 

And  lo  !  *he  angels  sing ; 
The  grandest  triumph  ever  known 

Has  come  through  Christ  our  King ; 
All  heaven  proclaims  the  dawning 
Of  love's  all-glorious  morning. 


125  ( 


S.SA 
50QJ 


CM. 


Behold  a  Fountain  deep  and  wide, 
Behold  its  onward  flow ; 

'Twas  opened  in  the  Saviour's  side 
And  cleanseth  white  as  snow, 
And  cleanseth  white  as  snow  ! 

Come  to  this  Fountain  ! 

'Tis  flowing  to-day ; 
And  all  who  will  may  freely  come, 

And  wash  their  sins  away. 

2  From   Calvary's  cross,  where  Jesus 

In  sorrow,  pain,  and  woe,        [died 
Burst   forth   the   wondrous   crimson 
That  cleanseth  white  as  snow,  [tide 
That  cleanseth  white  as  snow  ! 

3  Oh,  may  we  all  the  healing  power 

Of  that  blest  Fountain  know  ! 
Trust  only  in  the  precious  blood 
That  cleanseth  white  as  snow, 
That  cleanseth  white  as  snow  ! 


4  And  when  at  last  the  message  comes, 

And  we  are  called  to  go, 

Our  trust  shall  still  be  in  the  blood 

That  cleanseth  white  as  snow  ! 

That  cleanseth  white  as  snow  1 


126 


V708/ 


7.8.7.6.D. 


O  sacred  Head  once  wounded, 

With  grief  and  pain  weighed  down  , 
How  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thine  only  crown  ! 
How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn  ! 
How  does  that  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  mom. 

2  O  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss  till  now  was  Thine  ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine : 
Thy  grief  and  Thy  compassion 

Were  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow, 

To  praise  Thee,  heavenly  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end  ? 
Lord,  make  me  Thine  for  ever, 

Nor  let  me  faithless  prove ; 
Oh,  let  me  never,  never 

Abuse  such  dying  love  ! 


127  Oft) 


8.7.4. 

Look,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious ; 

See  the  "  Man  of  Sorrows  "  now 
From  the  fight  return  victorious : 

Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow  ! 

Crown  Him  !  crown  Him  ! 

Angels,  crown  Him  ! 
Crown  the  Saviour  "  King  of  kings  I  " 

2  Crown  the  Saviour  !    angels,  crown 

Him! 
Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings : 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 
While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  Him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim ; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  name. 

4  Hark  the  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark  those  loud  triumphant  chords! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station ; 
Oh,  what  joy  the  sight  affords  ! 


GOD  THE  SON: 


128  (84) 


8.8. 


O  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  Thy 
Our  load  was  laid  on  Thee ;  [head  ! 

Thou  stoodest  in  the  sinner's  stead, 
Didst  bear  all  ill  for  me. 

A  Victim  led,  Thy  blood  was  shed  ! 
Now  there's  no  load  for  me. 

2  Death  and  the  curse  were  in  our  cup : 

O  Christ,  'twas  full  for  Thee  ! 
Bat  Thou  hast  drained  the  last  dark 

Tis  empty  now  for  me :  [drop, 

That  bitter  cup,  love  drank  it  up, 

Now  blessing's  draught  for  me. 

3  Jehovah  lifted  up  His  rod : 

O  Christ,  it  fell  on  Thee  ! 
Thou  wast  sore  stricken  of  Thy  God ; 

There's  not  one  stroke  for  me. 
Thy   tears.   Thy   blood,    beneath   it 

Thy  bruising  healeth  me.     [flowed ; 

4  The  tempest's  awful  voice  was  heard ; 

O  Christ,  it  broke  on  Thee  ! 
Thy  open  bosom  was  my  ward, 

It  braved  the  storm  for  me. 
Thy  form  was  scarred,  Thy  visage 
marred ; 

Now  cloudless  peace  for  me. 

5  Jehovah  bade  His  sword  awake, 

O  Christ,  it  woke  'gainst  Thee ; 
Thy  blood  the  flaming  blade  must 
slake, 

Thy  heart  its  sheath  must  be. 
All  for  my  sake,  my  peace  to  make : 

Now  sleeps  that  sword  for  me. 

6  For  me,  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  hast  died, 

And  I  have  died  in  Thee : 
Thou'rt  risen — my  bands  are  all  un- 
tied; 

And  now  Thou  liv'st  in  me ; 
When  purified,  made  white,  and  tried, 

Thy  glory  then  for  me. 


S.SA 
45j 


CM. 


129  ( 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins, 

And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains,     [flood 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

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


in   praise   every 


4  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave.        [tongue 

xOXJ  (224)  p.m. 

March  on,  march  on  !  sing  joyfully, 

While  the  world,  into  hie  awaking,         [Day, 

Hails  the  bright,  bright  ray  of  the  glad  Easter 
O'er  the  hills  in  beauty  breaking  1 

March   on,    while 
heart  we  raise 
To  Him,  our  King  all-glorious, 
For  He  lives  on  high  no  more  to  die, 
And    shall    reign    o'er    the    earth 
victorious  ! 

March  on,  march  on  !  etc. 

2  March   on,   and   proclaim   our   Re- 

deemer's name, 
Who  rent  the  grave  asunder, 
And  the  angel  eyes  that  saw  Him  rise, 
How  they  gazed  on  the  scene  with 
wonder  ! 

March  on,  march  on  !  etc. 

3  March  on,  and  rejoice  with  a  tuneful 

voice, 
Ring  out  a  grateful  chorus ; 
To  His  courts  away,  oh,  haste  to-day, 
Where  the  Saviour  has  gone  before 
March  on,  march  on  I  etc.  [US  ! 

1*51      (72)  P.M. 

My  God,  I  have  found  the  thrice- 
blessed  ground, 

Where  life  and  where  joy  and  true 

comfort  abound. 

Hallelujah  !     Thine  the  glory  !     Hallelujah ! 

Amen.  [again ! 

Hallelujah !      Thine   the    glory !     revive   us 

2  'Tis  found  in  the  blood  of  Him  who 

once  stood  [with  God. 

My   refuge   and   safety,    my   Surety 

3  He  bore  on  the  tree  the  sentence  for 

me,  [are  free. 

And  now  both  the  Surety  and  sinner 

4  Accepted  I  am  in  the  once-offered 

Lamb ;  [vised  the  plan. 

It  was  God  who  Himself  had   de- 

5  And  though  here  below,  'mid  sorrow 

and  woe,  [know. 

My  place  is  in  heaven  with  Jesus,  I 

6  And  this  I  shall  find,  for  such  is  His 

mind,  [me  behind." 

"  He'll  not  be  in  glory,  and  leave 

7  For  soon  He  will  come,  and  take  me 

safe  home,  [on  His  throne. 

And  make  me  to  sit  with  Himself 


His  Humiliation,  Resurrection,  and  Glory 


132 


/S.8.\ 


Ba. 


L.M. 

'Tis  midnight :  and  on  Olive's  brow 
The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone ; 
Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden  now 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  Tis  midnight :  and  from  all  removed, 
The  Saviour  wrestles  'lone  with  <^ars ; 
E'en  that  disciple  whom  He  loved 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  Tis  midnight :  and  for  others'  guilt 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  He,  who  hath  in  anguish  knelt, 
Is  not  forsaken  by  His  God. 

4  Tis  midnight :  and  from  ether-plains 
Ts  borne  the  song  that  angels  know; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

133 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
On  Thee  for  help  I  lean ; 
[  know  Thy  precious  blood 
Has  power  to  make  me  clean. 
Oh,  take  my  burdened  heart, 
And  wash  away  its  sin ; 
Thy  righteousness  impart, 
And  make  me  pure  within. 

2  I  have  no  hope  beside, 
I  urge  no  other  plea, 
Save  Thou  hast  lived  and  died, 
Hast  lived  and  died  for  me. 
Thy  pardoning  voice  I  hear, 
That  tells  me  I  am  Thine ; 
I  can  no  longer  fear 
Since  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  mine  ! 

3  For  ever  by  Thy  side 
My  willing  soul  would  stay ; 
Be  Thou  my  Guard  and  Guide 
Through  life's  uncertain  day. 
No  other  will  I  own, 
No  other  name  I  plead ; 
Thou  didst  for  sin  atone, 
And  Thou  art  all  I  need. 


134  (S) 


7.6. 


Jesus,  keep  me  near  the  Cross : 
There  a  precious  fountain, 

Free  to  all — a  healing  stream — 
Flows  from  Calvary's  mountain. 

In  the  Cross,  in  the  Cross,  be  my  glory  ever ; 
Till  my  raptured  soul  shall  find  rest  beyond 
the  river. 

2  Near  the  Cross,  a  trembling  soul, 
Love  and  mercy  found  me ; 
There  the  Bright  and  Morning  Star 
Shed  its  beams  around  me. 


3  Near  the  Cross  !  O  Lamb  of  God, 

Bring  its  scenes  before  me ; 
Help  me  walk  from  day  to  day, 
With  its  shadow  o'er  me. 

4  Near  the  Cross,  I'll  watch  and  wait. 

Hoping,  trusting  ever, 
Till  I  reach  the  golden  strand, 
Just  beyond  the  river. 


135  ( 


N.H.\ 
9    ) 


L.M. 


Rede  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  1 

Hark  !  all  the  tribes  hosanna  cry  ! 

O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 

With  palms  and  scattered  garments 

strewed. 

Ride  on  !  .  .  ride  on  .  .  in  ma  -  -  jesty !  .  . 
In  low  -  -  ly  pomp  .  .  ride  on  .  .  to  die !  ,  , 

2  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  1 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering 
To  see  th'  approaching  Sacrifice,  [eyes. 

3  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigb ; 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Awaits  His  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  1 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ; 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and 
reign. 


136 


(5.8  \ 


S.M. 


Enthroned  is  Jesus  now 
Upon  His  heavenly  seat ; 
The  kingly  crown  is  on  His  brow, 
The  saints  are  at  His  feet. 

There  .  .  .  with  the  glorified, 
Safe  ...  by  our  Saviour's  side, 
We  shall  be  satisfied  by-and-by  I 
By-  -  -  and-by  1  .  .  by-  -  -  and-by 
We  shall  be  satisfied  by-and-by  I 

2  In  shining  white  they  stand, 
A  great  and  countless  throng; 

A  palmy  sceptre  in  each  hand, 
On  every  lip  a  song. 

3  They  sing  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Once  slain  on  earth  for  them ; 

The   Lamb   through  whose   atoning 
Each  wears  his  diadem.         (blood 

4  Thy  grace,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
Thy  blessed  help  supply, 

That  we  may  join  that  radiant  host, 
Triumphant  in  the  sky  ! 


137 


/s.s.\ 
U95; 


P.M. 


Lo  !  a  fountain  full  and  free, 
Flowing,  ever  flowing  ! 


GOD  THE  SON: 


Fainting  heart,  it  is  for  thee — 

Flowing,  ever  flowing  ! 
Ever  sparkling,  never  still, 
Taste  its  sweetness,  all  who  will. 

Flowing  ever  !  flowing,  ever  flowing  ! 
Flowing  ever  !  flowing  now  for  thee  1 

2  List  the  murmur  that  it  speaks, 

Flowing,  ever  flowing  ! 
On  the  soul  in  song  it  breaks, 

Flowing,  ever  flowing  ! 
Singing  weary  souls  to  ease — 
Music  of  all  melodies. 

3  Blessed  fount !  the  purest  known, 

Flowing,  ever  flowing  ! 
Stream  of  life  from  out  God's  throne, 

Flowing,  ever  flowing  ! 
Sacred  blood  for  sinners  spilt — 
This  can  cleanse  away  thy  guilt. 


138 


(S.SA 
V2987 


CM. 

The  blood  has  always  precious  been, 

'Tis  precious  now  to  me ; 
Through  it  alone  my  soul  has  rest, 

From  fear  and  doubt  set  free. 

Oh,  wondrous  is  the  crimson  tide, 
Which  from  my  Saviour  flowed  ! 

And  still  in  heaven  my  song  shall  be, 
"  The  precious,  precious  blood  I  " 

2  "  I  will  remember  now  no  more  " — 

God's  faithful  Word  has  said — 
"  The  follies  and  the  sins  of  him 
For  whom  My  Son  has  bled." 

3  Not  all  my  well-remembered  sins 

Can  startle  or  dismay : 
That  precious  blood  atones  for  all, 
And  bears  my  guilt  away. 

4  Perhaps  this  feeble  frame  of  mine 

Will  soon  in  sickness  lie ; 
But,  resting  on  that  precious  blood, 
How  peacefully  I'll  die  ! 


139 


/S.S.N 


P.M. 


Beneath  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

I  fain  would  take  my  stand — 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  Rock 

Within  a  weary  land ; 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way,  [heat, 

From  the  burning  of  the  noontide 

And  the  burden  of  the  day. 
2  O  safe  and  happy  shelter, 

O  refuge  tried  and  sweet, 
O  trysting  place,  where  Heaven's  love 

And  Heaven's  justice  meet  ! 
As  to  the  holy  patriarch 

That  wondrous  dream  was  given, 


So  seems  my  Saviour's  cross  to  me 
A  ladder  up  to  heaven. 

3  There  lies  beneath  its  shadow, 

But  on  the  farther  side, 
The  darkness  of  an  awful  grave 

That  gapes  both  deep  and  wide ; 
And  there  between  us  stands  the  cross, 

Two  arms  outstretched  to  save, 
Like  a  watchman  set  to  guard  the  way 

From  that  eternal  grave. 

4  Upon  that  cross  of  Jesus 

Mine  eye  at  times  can  see 
The  very  dying  form  of  One 

Who  suffered  there  for  me ; 
And   from   my   smitten   heart,   with 

Two  wonders  I  confess —       [tears, 
The  wonder  of  His  glorious  love, 

And  my  own  worthlessness. 

5  T  take,  O  cross,  thy  shadow 

For  my  abiding  place ; 
T  ask  no  other  sunshine  than 

The  sunshine  of  His  face : 
Content  to  let  the  world  go  by, 

To  know  no  gain  nor  loss — 
My  sinful  self  my  only  shame, 

My  glory  all  the  cross. 


140  GS) 


6.5.8.5.D. 


All  ye  that  pass  by, 

To  Jesus  draw  nigh ; 
To  you  is  it  nothing 

That  Jesus  should  die  ? 

Your  ransom  and  peace, 

Your  surety  He  is, 
Come,  see  if  there  ever 

Was  sorrow  like  His. 

2  For  what  you  have  done 
His  blood  must  atone: 

The  Father  hath  punished 

For  you  His  dear  Son : 

The  Lord,  in  the  day 

Of  His  anger  did  lay 
Your  sins  on  the  Lamb, 

And  He  bore  them  away. 

3  He  died  to  atone 
For  sins  not  His  own ; 

Your  debt  He  hath  paid 
And  your  work  He  hath  done : 
Ye  all  may  receive 
The  peace  He  did  leave, 

Who  made  intercession, 
"  My  Father,  forgive  !  " 

4  For  you  and  for  me 
He  prayed  on  the  tree ; 

The  prayer  is  accepted, 
The  sinner  is  free ; 


His  Humiliation,  Resurrection,  and  Glory 


The  sinner  am  I, 

Who  on  Jesus  rely, 
And  come  for  the  pardon 

God  cannot  deny. 
5      His  death  is  my  plea ; 

My  Advocate  see, 
And  hear  the  blood  speak 

That  hath  answered  for  me: 

He  purchased  the  grace 

Which  now  I  embrace ; 
O  Father,  Thou  know'st 

He  hath  died  in  my  place  ! 

A  4r  J.    Uei)  cm. 

The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with 
thorns 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now : 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right : 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
He  reigns  in  perfect  light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given : 
Their  name,  an  everlasting  name ; 
Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above; 
Their  profit  and  their  bliss  to  know 
The  fulness  of  His  love. 

6  His  cross  to  them  is  life  and  health, 

Though  it  was  death  to  Him ; 
Their   present   hope,   and  joy,   and 
And  their  eternal  theme,      [wealth, 


142  «) 


P.M. 


Nothing  either  great  or  small — 

Nothing,  sinner,  no; 
Jesus  did  it,  did  it  all, 

Long,  long  ago. 

"  It  is  finished  !  "  yes,  indeed, 

Finished  every  jot  : 
Sinner,  this  is  all  you  need — 
Tell  me,  is  it  not  ? 

When  He,  from  His  lofty  throne, 

Stooped  to  do  and  die. 
Everything  was  fully  done : 

Hearken  to  His  cry. 
Weary,  working,  burdened  one, 

Wherefore  toil  you  so  ? 
Cease  your  doing ;  all  was  done 

Long,  long  ago. 


4  Till  to  Jesus'  work  you  cling 

By  a  simple  faith, 
44  Doing  "  is  a  deadly  thing — 
44  Doing  "  ends  in  death. 

5  Cast  your  deadly  "  doing  "  down — 

Down  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
Stand  in  Him,  in  Him  alone, 
Gloriously  complete. 

143  ft!) 

Free  from  the  law,  oh,  happy  condi- 
tion !  [sion ! 

Jesus  hath  bled,  and  there  is  remis- 

Cursed  by  the  law,  and  bruised  by  the 
fall, 

Grace  hath  redeemed  us  once  for  all. 

Once  for  all,  O  sinner,  receive  it ; 
Once  for  all,  O  brother,  believe  it : 
Cling  to  the  Cross,  the  burden  will  fall ; 
Christ  hath  redeemed  us  once  for  all. 

2  Now  are   we  free — there's   no   con- 

demnation, 
Jesus  provides  a  perfect  salvation ; 
44  Come   unto   Me" — oh,   hear   His 

sweet  call, 
Come,  and  He  saves  us  once  for  all. 

3  "  Children  of  God  !  "  oh,   glorious 

calling !  [falling; 

Surely  His  grace  will  keep  us  from 
Passing  from  death  to  life  at  His  call, 
Blessed  salvation  once  for  all. 


144  (\f) 


CM. 


When  God  of  old  the  way  of  life 
Would  teach  to  all  His  own, 

He  placed  them  safe  beyond  the  reach 
Of  death,  by  blood  alone. 

It  is  His  word,  .  .  God's  precious  word,  .  . 

It  stands  for  ever  true  : 
"  When  I  the  Lord  .  .  shall  see  the  blood,  .  . 

I  will  pass  over  you." 

2  By  Christ,  the  sinless  Lamb  of  God, 

The  precious  blood  was  shed, 
When  He  fulfilled  God's  holy  Word, 
And  suffered  in  our  stead. 

3  O  soul,  for  thee  salvation  thus 

By  God  is  freely  given ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  atones  for  sin, 
And  makes  us  meet  for  heaven. 

4  The  wrath  of  God  that  was  our  due, 

Upon  the  Lamb  was  laid ; 
And  by  the  shedding  of  His  blood 
The  debt  for  us  was  paid. 

5  How  calm  the  judgment  hour  shall 

To  all  who  do  obey  [pass 

The  Word  of  God,  and  trust  the  blood, 
And  make  that  Word  their  stay  ! 


GOD   THE  SON: 


145 


P.M. 

Would  you  be  free  from  your  burden 

of  sin  ?  [in  the  blood ; 

There's  power  in  the  blood,  power 

Would  you  o'er  evil  a  victory  win  ? 

There's   wonderful    power    in   the 

blood. 

There  is  power,  .  .  .  power,  wonder-working 
In  the  blood  ...  of  the  Lamb  ;  .  .  .      [power 

There  is  power,  .  .  .  power,  wonder-working 
In  the  precious  blood  of  the  Lamb.      [power 

2  Would  you  be  free  from  your  passion 

and  pride  ?  [in  the  blood ; 

There's  power  in  the  blood,  power 

Come  for  a  cleansing  to  Calvary's 

tide,  [blood. 

There's    wonderful    power   in   the 

3  Would  you  be  whiter,  much  whiter 

than  snow  ?  [in  the  blood ; 

There's  power  in  the  blood,  power 

Sin-stains  are  lost  in  its  life-giving 

flow,  [blood. 

There's   wonderful   power   in    the 

4  Would  you  do  service  for  Jesus  your 

King  ?  [in  the  blood ; 

There's  power  in  the  blood,  power 

Would  you  live  daily  His  praises  to 

sing  ?  [blood. 

There's   v/onderful    power   in   the 

14v>  Use)  cm. 

Behold,  the  Easter-tide  is  here, 
With  Easter  joy  and  bloom : 
Behold,  the  stone  is  rolled  away, 
To  show  a  conquered  tomb. 

Jesus  is  risen,  as  He  said — 

Risen  in  triumph  from  the  grave  I 

Rejoice  and  sing  on  this  Easter-tide — 
Jesus  is  risen,  mighty  to  save  I 

2  Behold,  the  vestures  of  the  dead, 

All  folded  back  with  care : 
Behold,  the  dark  and  vacant  tomb, 
For  Jesus  is  not  there. 

3  Behold,  He  walks  the  earth  again, 

Exalted  in  His  love : 
Behold,  the  glory  on  His  brow, 
Reflected  from  above. 

4  Behold,  the  Easter-tide  is  here, 

With  Easter  song  and  word : 
Behold,  amid  these  Easter  gifts, 
The  triumph  of  the  Lord. 

147 

The  Lord  of  glory  !  who  is  He  ? 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
Only  the  Son  of  God  can  be 

The  Christ,  the  King  of  glory  : 


8.7.8.7,8.8.7. 


Consider  all  His  wounds,  and  see 
How  Jesus'  death  upon  the  tree 
Proclaims  Him  King  of  glory. 

2  Above  all  heavens,   at  God's   right 

Now  sits  the  King  of  glory ;  [hand, 
The  angels  by  His  favour  stand 

Before  the  throne  of  glory : 
Swiftly  they  fly  at  His  command, 
To  guard  His  own  of  every  land. 

To  keep  the  heirs  of  glory. 

3  Death  and  the  grave  confess  the  Lamb 

To  be  the  King  of  glory ;  [name, 
The  powers  of  darkness  dread  His 

All  creatures  show  His  glory : 
He  said,  M  Ere  Abraham  was  I  AM  " — 
Jesus  is  evermore  the  same, 

Th'  Almighty  King  of  glory. 

4  Thrice  happy  who  in  Him  believe, 

They  soon  will  share  His  glory ; 
Bora  of  His  Spirit,  they  receive 

His  secret  pledge  of  glory :  [grieve ; 
Taught  by  His  cross,  for  sin  they 
He   calls   them   brethren,   and   they 

To  Him,  their  hope  of  glory,  [cleave 


148 


8.7. 

Soft  and  sweet  the  bells  are  ringing 

From  the  steeple  old  and  grey ; 
Sweet  and  soft  the  children  singing- 
Christ  the  Lord  arose  to-day  ! 
Sweetly,  softly  sounds  the  anthem, 

For  the  stone  is  rolled  away  ; 
Glory,  honour  give  to  Jesus 
On  this  resurrection  day  I 

2  Sweeter  far  than  earthly  music 

Since  the  Christmas  melody, 
Is  this  song  of  Easter  glory, 
This  glad  psalm  of  victory. 

3  Love's  redeeming  work  is  finished, 

Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won ; 
Glory,  glory  in  the  highest  ! 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son. 


149  Oft) 


8.7. 

Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above ; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices ; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love : 
.  .  .  See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 
.  .  .  Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 
Hallelujah  !  hallelujah  ! 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 
2  King  of  glory  !  reign  for  ever— 
Thine  an  everlasting  crown ; 
Nothing  from  Thy  love  shall  sever 
Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine 
own ; — 


His  Humiliation,  Resurrection,  and  Glory 


.  .  .  Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 

.  .  .  Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 

Hallelujah  !  hallelujah  ! 

Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 

3  Saviour  !   hasten  Thine  appearing ; 

Bring,  oh  bring  the  glorious  day, 

When  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away; 
.  .  .  Then,    with   golden   harps   we'll 
..."  Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !  [sing, 
Hallelujah  !  hallelujah  ! 
Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !  " 

XOU  7.6.7.6.7.7. 

Jesus  lives,  and  Jesus  leads, 
Though  the  way  be  dreary ; 

Morn  to  darkest  night  succeeds, 
Courage,  then,  ye  weary : 

Still  the  faithful  Shepherd  feeds; 

Jesus  lives,  and  Jesus  leads. 

2  All  the  words  He  ever  spoke, 

Still  to  us  He  speaketh ; 
All  the  bread  He  ever  broke, 

Still  for  us  He  breaketh : 
Still  the  faithful  Shepherd  feeds ; 
Jesus  lives,  and  Jesus  leads. 

3  Jesus  lives,  but  Jesus  died; 

Love  to  death  consigned  Him : 
Death  the  mighty  Love  resigned, 

Could  not  hold  or  bind  Him : 
Therefore  still  He  meets  our  needs ; 
Jesus  lives,  and  Jesus  leads. 

4  Jesus  lives,  and  every  grace 

Comes  because  He  giveth ; 
Life  and  love  in  every  place 

Live,  for  Jesus  liveth : 
All  our  thoughts  His  love  exceeds ; 
Jesus  lives,  and  Jesus  leads. 

5  Yes,  if  Jesus  lives,  He  leads — 

He  will  not  forsake  us ; 
He  will  crown  His  gracious  deeds, 

And  to  glory  take  us : 
Till  that  hour  the  Shepherd  feeds ; 
Jesus  lives,  and  Jesus  leads. 


151 


CM. 


Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree ; 

How  vast  the  love  that  Him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee  ! 

2  Hark,  how  He  groans,  while  nature 

shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ; 
The  temple's  vail  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  Tis  done !  the  precious  ransom's  paid ; 

"  Receive  My  soul  !  "  He  cries ; 


See  where  He  bows  His  sacred  head — 
He  bows  His  head  and  dies. 
4  But  soon  He'll  break  death's  envious 
And  in  full  glory  shine :         [chain, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love,  like  Thine  ? 

JL  5  Jit    (toi)  P.M 

Low  in  the  grave  He  lay — 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  ! 
Waiting  the  coming  day — 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

Up  from  the  grave  He  arose,  .  .  . 

With  a  mighty  triumph  o'er  His  foes  ;  . . . 

He  arose  a  Victor  from  the  dark  domain, 

And  He  lives  for  ever  with  His  saints  to  reign: 

He  arose  !  .  .  .  He  arose  !  .  . . 

Hallelujah  !  Christ  arose  ! 

2  Vainly  they  watch  His  bed — 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  ! 
Vainly  they  seal  the  dead — 
Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

3  Death  cannot  keep  his  prey — 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  ! 
He  tore  the  bars  away — 
Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 


r,f) 


.1  D  %5    V  75  )  8.7.8.7 JJ. 

Hallelujah  !  hallelujah  ! 

Hearts  to  heaven  and  voices  raise ; . . . 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 

Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise ;  .  . . 
He  who  on  the  cross  a  victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 

Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

2  Christ  is  risen,  Christ  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest-field ;  .  .  . 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  glorious  advent  yield;  .  .  . 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 

3  Hallelujah  !  hallelujah  ! 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high  !  .  .  . 
Hallelujah  to  the  Saviour, 

Who  has  gained  the  victory;  .  .  . 
Hallelujah  to  the  Spirit; 

Let  our  high  ascriptions  be, 
Hallelujah,  now  and  ever, 

To  the  blessed  Trinity  ! 


154 


/S.S.\ 
U63/ 


6.6.6.6.8.8. 


Arise,  my  soul,  arise  ! 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears. 


GOD  THE  SON: 


Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands ; 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 
For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 
Received  on  Calvary; 

They  pour  effectual  prayers, 
They  strongly  plead  for  me : 
"  Forgive  him,  oh,  forgive  !  "  they  cry, 
"  Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die." 

4  My  God  is  reconciled ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear : 
He  owns  me  for  His  child ; 
I  can  no  longer  fear : 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "  Father,  Abba  Father  !  "  cry. 


J-^D  (720) 


6.8.6.6.8.8. 


Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King  ! 

Your  God  and  King  adore ; 

Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice : 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice  ! 

2  Rejoice  !  the  Saviour  reigns — 
The  God  of  truth  and  love ; 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  His  seat  above : 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice : 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice! 

3  He  all  His  foes  shall  quell, 
Shall  all  our  sins  destroy ; 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure,  seraphic  joy ; 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice: 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice  ! 

4  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope  ! 
Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  His  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home :  [voice : 

We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's 
The    trump    of   God    shall    sound: 
Rejoice  ! 


156 


as) 


8.7. 


Christ  hath  risen  !  Hallelujah  ! 

Blessed  morn  of  life  and  light ! 
Lo.  the  grave  is  rent  asunder, 

Death  is  conquered   through  His 

Christ  is  risen  !  Hallelujah  !  [might. 

Gladness  fills  the  world  to-day  ; 
From  the  tomb  that  could  not  hold  Him, 

See,  the  stone  is  rolled  away  ! 


2  Christ  hath  risen  !  Hallelujah  ! 

Friends  of  Jesus,  dry  your  tears ; 
Through  the  vail  of  gloom  and  dark- 
Lo,  the  Son  of  God  appears  !  [ness. 

3  Christ  hath  risen  !   Hallelujah  ! 

He  hath  risen,  as  He  said ; 
He  is  now  the  King  of  glory, 
And  our  great  exalted  Head. 


157  (K) 


8.7.4. 


Hallelujah,  "  He  is  risen  !  " 
Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ! 

Burst  the  bars  of  death  asunder ; 
Angels,  shout ;  and  men,  reply : 

He  is  risen,  He  is  risen, 
Living  now,  no  more  to  die. 

2  Hallelujah,  He  is  risen  ! 

Our  exalted  Head  to  be ; 
Sends  the  witness  of  the  Spirit 
That  our  Advocate  is  He : 
He  is  risen,  He  is  risen, 
Justified  in  Him  are  we. 

3  Hallelujah,  He  is  risen  ! 

Death  for  aye  has  lost  his  sting ; 
Christ,  Himself  the  Resurrection, 
From  the  grave  His  own  will  bring : 

He  is  risen,  He  is  risen, 
Living  Lord  and  coming  King. 


158 


/s.s.\ 
U92/ 


7«. 

"  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day  !  " 

Hallelujah  ! 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say ; 

Hallelujah  ! 
Raise  your  joy  and  triumph  high, 

Hallelujah  ! 
Sing,  ye  heavens  !   and  earth,  reply: 

Hallelujah  ! 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done : 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won : 
Lo  !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 
Lo  !  He  sets  in  blood  no  more : 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise : 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save; 
Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ? 

5  King  of  glory  !  Soul  of  bliss  ! 
Everlasting  life  is  this : 

Thee  to  know,  Thy  power  to  prove, 
Thus  to  sing,  and  thus  to  love : 


His  Second  Coming 

i^y  (604)  p.m. 

On  that  bright  and  golden  morning 
when  the  Son  of  Man  shall  come, 
And  the  radiance  of  His  glory  we 
shall  see; 
When  from  every  clime  and  nation 
He  shall  call  His  people  home — 
What  a  gath'ring  of  the  ransomed 
that  will  be  ! 

What  a  gath' ring  !  what  a  gath' ring  I 

What   a   gath'ring   of  the   ransomed   in   the 
summer  land  of  love  ! 

What  a  gath' ring  !  what  a  gath'ring 

Of  the  ransomed  in  that  happy  home  above  ! 

2  When  the  blest  who  sleep  in  Jesus  at 

His  bidding  shall  arise 
From  the  silence  of  the  grave,  and 

from  the  sea ; 
And   with   bodies   all   celestial   they 

shall  meet  Him  in  the  skies — 
What    a    gath'ring    and    rejoicing 

there  will  be  ! 

3  When  our  eyes  behold  the  City,  with 

its  "  many  mansions  "  bright, 
And   its   river,   calm   and   restful, 

flowing  free — 
When    the    friends    that    death    has 

parted  shall  in  bliss  again  unite — 
What  a  gath'ring  and  a  greeting 

there  will  be  ! 

4  Oh,  the  King  is  surely  coming,  and 

the  time  is  drawing  nigh, 
When  the  blessed  day  of  promise 

we  shall  see; 
Then  the  changing  "  in  a  moment," 

"  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye," 
And  for  ever  in  His  presence  we 

shall  be. 


160 


P.M. 

They  come  and  go,  the  seasons  fair, 
And  bring  their  spoil  to  vale  and 
hills; 
But  oh,  there  is  waiting  in  the  air, 
And  a  passionate  hope  the  spirit 
fills. 
Why  doth  He  tarry,  the  absent  Lord  ? 
When  shall  the  Kingdom  be  restored. 
And  earth  and  heaven  with  one  ac- 
cord, [comes  ? 
Ring  out  the  cry  that  the  King 

What  will  it  be  when  the  King  comes  ! 
What  will  it  be  when  the  King  comes  1 
What  will  it  be  when  He  comes  !  .  . 
What  will  it  be  when  the  King  comes ! 
2* 


His  Second  Coming 

2  The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  voice ; 

The  King  hath  come  to  His  own — 
His  own  ! 
The  little  hills  and  vales  rejoice, 

His  right  it  is  to  take  the  crown. 

Sleepers,  awake,  and  meet  Him  first  ! 

Now  let  the  marriage  hymn  outburst  ! 

And   powers   of  darkness   flee,   dis- 

perst —  [comes ! 

What  will  it  be  when   the  King 

3  A  ransomed  earth  breaks  forth  in  song, 

Her  sin-stained  ages  over-past ; 
Her  yearning,  "  Lord,  how  long,  how 
long  ?  " 
Exchanged  for  joy  at  last — at  last  ! 
Angels,  carry  the  royal  commands; 
Peace  beams  forth  throughout  all  the 
lands :  [hands— 

The  trees  of  the  field  shall  clap  theii 
What  will  it  be  when  the  King 
comes  ! 

4  Now  Zion's  hill,  with  glory  crowned, 

Uplifts   her   head   with  joy   once 
more ;  [owned, 

And  Zion's  King,  once  scorned,  dis- 
Extends   her   rule   from   shore   to 
shore. 
Sing,  for  the  land  her  Lord  regains  ! 
Sing,  for  the  Son  of  David  reigns  ! 
And    living    streams    o'erflow    her 
plains —  [comes  ! 

What  will   it  be  when   the  King 

5  O  brothers,  stand  as  men  that  wait, 

The  dawn  is  purpling  in  the  east, 
And    banners    wave   from    heaven's 
high  gate ;  [feast. 

The   conflict   now — but   soon   the 
Mercy  and  truth  shall  meet  again; 
Worthy   the   Lamb   that   once   was 
slain ;  [then — 

We  can  suffer  now — He  will  know  us 
What   will  it   be  when   the  King 
comes  ! 


161 


(W 


8.7  4 

Lo,  He  comes  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain; 

Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train ; 

Hallelujah  ! 
Jesus  comes,  and  comes  to  reign  ! 
2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 
Robed  in  dreadful  majesty;    [Him, 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold 
Pierced  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree. 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 


GOD  THE  SON: 

3  When  the  solemn  trump  has  sounded, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away ; 

All  who  hate  Him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  summons  of  that  day — 

Come  to  Judgment  ! 
Come  to  Judgment,  come  away  ! 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear  ! 
All  His  saints,  by  men  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air: 

Hallelujah  ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear  ! 

5  Yea,  Amen  !  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  throne ; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory, 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own  ! 

Oh,  come  quickly  ! 
Hallelujah  !  come,  Lord,  come  ! 


162  ( 


8.S.\ 

53iy 


8.7. 


Christ  is  coming  !  let  creation 
From  her  groans  and  travail  cease ; 

Let  the  glorious  proclamation 
Hope  restore  and  faith  increase : 

Christ  is  coming  I  Christ  is  coming  ! 

Come,  Thou  blessed  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Christ  is  coming  !  Christ  is  coming  ! 

Come,  Thou  blessed  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

2  Earth  can  now  but  tell  the  story 

Of  Thy  bitter  cross  and  pain ; 
She  shall  yet  behold  Thy  glory 
When  Thou  comest  back  to  reign. 

3  Though  once  cradled  in  a  manger, 

Oft  no  pillow  but  the  sod ; 
Here  an  alien  and  a  stranger, 

Mocked  of  men,  disowned  of  God : 

4  Long  Thy  exiles  have  been  pining, 

Far  from  rest,  and  home,  and  Thee ; 
But,  in  heavenly  vesture  shining, 
Soon  they  shall  Thy  glory  see. 

5  With  that  "  blessed  hope  "  before  us, 

Let  no  harp  remain  unstrung; 
Let  the  mighty  ransomed  chorus 
Onward  roll  from  tongue  to  tongue. 


163 


/s.s.\ 

U24/ 


P.M. 

It  may  be  at  morn,  when  the  day  is 

awaking, 
When  sunlight  through  darkness  and 

shadow  is  breaking, 
That  Jesus  will  come  in  the  fulness  of 

glory,  [own.'* 

To  receive  from  the  world  "  His 

O  Lord  Jesus,  how  long  f 
How  long  ere  we  shout  the  glad  song  ? — 
Christ  returneth  !    Hallelujah  I 
Hallelujah  !   Amen  1 
Hallelujah  1   Amen  ! 


2  It  may  be  at  midday,  it  may  be  at 

twilight,  [ness  of  midnight 

It  may  be,  perchance,  that  the  black- 
Will  burst  into  light  in  the  blaze  of 

His  glory, 
When  Jesus  receives  "  His  own." 

3  While    hosts    cry    Hosanna,    from 

heaven  descending. 
With  glorified  saints  and  the  angels 

attending,  [of  glory, 

With  grace  on  His  brow,  like  a  halo 
Will  Jesus  receive  "  His  own.'* 

4  Oh,  joy  1   oh,  delight !  should  we  go 

without  dying; 
No  sickness,  no  sadness,  no  dread, 

and  no  crying ; 
Caught  up  through  the  clouds  with 

our  Lord  into  glory, 
When  Jesus  receives  "  His  own." 

164  Oft) 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  our  King  is  com- 
And  the  time  will  not  be  long,  [ing  f 

Until  we  hail  the  radiant  dawning, 
And  lift  up  the  glad  new  song. 

Oh,  wondrous  day  !  oh,  glorious  morning, 

When  the  Son  of  Man  shall  come  ! 
May  we  with  lamps  all  trimmed  and  burning 

Gladly  welcome  His  return  ! 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  our  King  is  coming  ! 

And  the  time  will  not  be  long, 
Until  we  hail  the  radiant  dawning, 

And  lift  up  the  glad  new  song. 

2  With  joy  we  wait  our  King's  returning 

From  His  heavenly  mansions  fair; 
And  with  ten  thousand  saints  appear- 
We  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air.   fing 

3  Oh,  may  we  never  weary,  watching, 

Never  lay  our  armour  down, 
Until  He  come,  and  with  rejoicing 
Give  to  each  the  promised  crown. 

JL05,     (lb<i)  7.C.D. 

Our  lamps  are  trimmed  and  burning, 

Our  robes  are  white  and  clean, 
We've  tarried  for  the  Bridegroom, 

Oh,  may  we  enter  in  ? 
We  know  we've  nothing  worthy 

That  we  can  call  our  own : 
The  light,  the  oil,  the  robes  we  wear, 

All  come  from  Him  alone. 

Behold,  the  Bridegroom  cometh 

And  all  may  enter  in, 
Whose  lamps  are  trimmed  and  burning;,! 

Whose  robes  are  white  and  clean. 

2  Go  forth,  go  forth  to  meet  Him  ! 
The  way  is  open  now, 
All  lighted  with  the  glory 
That's  streaming  from  His  brow 


Accept  the  invitation, 

Beyond  deserving  kind; 
Make  no  delay,  but  take  your  lamps, 

And  joy  eternal  find. 
We  see  the  marriage  splendour 

Within  the  open  door; 
We  know  that  those  who  enter 

Are  blest  for  evermore. 
We  see  He  is  more  lovely 

Than  all  the  sons  of  men, 
But  still  we  know  the  door,  once  shut, 

Will  never  ope  again. 

1C3\3  (2*78)  9.8. 

When  Jesus  shall  gather  the  nations 

Before  Him  at  last  to  appear, 
Oh,  how  shall  we  stand  in  the  Judg- 
ment, [hear  ? 
When  summoned  our  sentence  to 

tie  will  gather  the  wheat  in  His  garner, 
But  the  chaff  will  He  scatter  away  ; 

Then  how  shall  we  stand  in  the  Judgment— 
Oh,  how  shall  we  stand  in  that  day  ? 

2  Shall  we  hear  from  the  lips  of  the 

Saviour  [done  !  " 

The  words,  *'  Faithful  servant,  well 

Or,    trembling   with   fear   and   with 

anguish, 
Be  banished  away  from     is  throne  ? 

3  Then  let  us  be  watching  and  waiting — 

Our    lamps    burning    steady    and 
bright — 
That   when   we   are   called    by   the 
Bridegroom, 
We'll  answer  the  call  with  delight. 
•1  Thus  living  with  hearts  fixed  on  Jesus, 
In  patience  we  wait  for  the  time 
When   the   days   of  our   pilgrimage 
ended, 
We'll  rest  in  His  presence  divine. 

lO/   (iei)  p.m. 

Do    you    see    the    Hebrew    captive 

kneeling,  [pray  ? 

At  morning,  noon,  and  night,  to 

In  his  chamber  he  remembers  Zion, 

Though  in  exile  far  away. 

Are  your  windows  open  toward  Jerusalem, 
Though  as  captives  here  a  "  little  while  "  we 

For  the  coming  of  the  King  in  His  glory,  [stay  ? 
Are  you  watching  day  by  day  ? 

2  Do  not  fear  to  tread  the  fiery  furnace, 

Nor  shrink  the  lions'  den  to  share ; 
For  the  God  of  Daniel  will  deliver, 
He  wiJl  send  His  angel  there. 

3  Children    of  the    living    God,    take 

courage,  [sing ; 

Your    great    deliverance    sweetly 


His  Second  Coming 

Set  your  faces  toward  the  hill  of  Zion. 
Thence  to  hail  your  coming  King  ! 

168  CSf) 

There's  a  glorious  Kingdom  waiting 
in  the  land  beyond  the  sky, 
Where  the  saints  have  been  gather- 
ing year  by  year ; 
And  the  days  are  swiftly  passing  that 
will  bring  the  Kingdom  nigh: 
For  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom 
draweth  near  ! 

Oh,  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  draweth 
near  J  .  .  .  [near  I  .  .  . 

Oh,  the   coming   of  the  Kingdom  draweth 

Be  thou  ready,  O  my  soul,  for  the  trumpet 
soon  may  roll, 

And  the  King  in  His  glory  shall  appear 

2  Tis  the  hope  of  yonder  Kingdom,  and 

the  glory  there  prepared, 
And  the  looking  for  the  Saviour  to 

appear, 
That  delivers  us  from  bondage  to  the 

world  that  once  ensnared : 
For  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom 

draweth  near  ! 

3  With  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom  we 

shall  see  our  blessed  Lord, 
For   the   King  ere  the   Kingdom 
must  appear, 
Hallelujah    to    His    name,    who    re- 
deemed us  by  His  blood  ! 
Oh,  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom 
draweth  near  ! 

4  Oh,  the  world  is  growing  weary,  it 

has  waited  now  so  long, 
And  the  hearts  of  men  are  failing 

them  for  fear ; 
Let  us  tell  them  of  the  Kingdom,  let 

us  cheer  them  with  the  song, 
That  the  coming  of  the  Kingdom 

draweth  near  ! 


169  ( 


c.c.\ 

133/ 


7.8.8.0. 


A  better  day  is  coming, 

A  morning  promised  long, 
When  girded  Right,  with  holy  Might, 

Will  overthrow  the  Wrong ; 
When  God  the  Lord  will  listen 

To  every  plaintive  sigh, 
And  stretch  His  hand  o'er  every  land, 

With  justice  by  and  by. 

Coming  by  and  by,  coming  by  and  by  1     [nigh 
The  better  day  is  coming,  the  morning  draweth 
Coming  by  and  by,  coming  by  and  by  I 
The  welcome  dawn  will  hasten  on,  'tis  coming 
by  and  by. 


GOD  THE  SON: 


2  The  boast  of  haughty  Error 

No  more  will  fill  the  air,      [Truth, 
But  Age  and  Youth  will  love  the 

And  spread  it  everywhere ; 
No  more  from  Want  and  Sorrow 

Will  come  the  hopeless  cry ; 
For  strife  will  cease,  and  perfect  Peace 

Will  flourish  by  and  by. 

3  Oh,  for  that  holy  dawning 

We  watch,  and  wait,  and  pray, 
Till  o'er  the  height  the  morning  light 

Shall  drive  the  gloom  away ; 
And  when  the  heavenly  glory 

Shall  flood  the  earth  and  sky, 
We'll  bless  the  Lord  for  all  His  word, 

And  praise  Him  by  and  by. 


170 


8.7. 


We  are  waiting,  blessed  Saviour, 

We  are  watching  for  the  hour 
When  in  majesty  descending, 

Thou  shalt  come  in  mighty  power; 
Then  the  shadows  will  be  lifted, 

And  the  darkness  rolled  away, 
And  our  eyes  behold  the  splendour 

Of  the  glorious  crowning-day. 

2  We  are  waiting,  blessed  Saviour, 

We  are  watching  not  in  vain 
For  the  cloud  that  bore  Thee  upward, 

And  will  bring  Thee  back  again ; 
Then,  among  Thy  ransomed  people, 

We  shall  tread  the  shining  way, 
And  our  eyes  behold  the  splendour 

Of  the  glorious  crowning-day. 

We  are  waiting,  blessed  Saviour, 

For  a  union,  heart  to  heart. 
With  our  dear  ones  o'er  the  river, 

Where  we  nevermore  shall  part ; 
Then  our  sorrows,  in  a  moment, 

Like  a  dream  will  pass  away 
When  our  eyes  behold  the  splendour 

Of  the  glorious  crowning-day. 


/N.H.N 
\127J 


P.M. 


171 

He  dies  !  He  dies  !  the  lowly  Man  of 

Sorrows,  [and  woes ; 

On  whom  were  laid  our  many  griefs 

Our   sins   He   bore,    beneath   God's 

awful  billows,  [our  foes. 

And  He  hath  triumphed  over  all 

"I  am  He  that  liveth,  that  liveth,  and  was  dead ; 
I  am  He  that  liveth,  that  liveth,  and  was  dead ; 
And  behold,  .  .  I  am  alive  .  .  for  evermore, . . 

Behold,  .  .  I  am  alive  .  .  for  evermore.  .  . 
I  am  He  that  liveth,  that  liveth,  and  was  dead  ; 
And  behold,  .  .  I  am  alive  .  .  for  evermore.  . . 


2  He  lives  !    He  lives  !    what  glorious 

consolation  !  [hand ; 

Exalted  at  His  Father's  own  right 
He  pleads  for  us,  and  by  His  inter- 
cession, [stand. 

Enables  all  His  saints  by  grace  to 

3  He  comes  !    He  comes  !    Oh,  blest 

anticipation  !         [faithful  word ; 

In  keeping  with  His  true  and 
To  call  us  to  our  heavenly  consum- 
mation—  [the  Lord.91 

Caught  up,  to  be  "for  ever  with 


172  (a) 


P.M. 

He  is  coming,  the  "  Man  of  Sorrows," 

Now  exalted  on  high; 
He  is  coming  with  loud  hosannas, 

In  the  clouds  of  the  sky. 

Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  ! 
He  is  coming  again  ; 
And  with  joy  we  will  gather  round  Him, 
At  His  coming  to  reign  1 

2  He  is  coming,  our  loving  Saviour, 

Blessed  Lamb  that  was  slain  ! 
In  the  glory  of  God  the  Father, 
On  the  earth  He  shall  reign. 

3  He  is  coming,  our  Lord  and  Master, 

Our  Redeemer  and  King ; 
We  shall  see  Him  in  all  His  beauty, 
And  His  praise  we  shall  sing. 

4  He  shall  gather  His  chosen  people, 

Who  are  called  by  His  name ; 
And  the  ransomed  of  every  nation, 
For  His  own  He  shall  claim. 


173 


/C.C.\ 
\248/ 


P.M. 

There's  a  light  that  is  shining  in 
darkness,  [day ; 

While  we  wait  for  the  dawning  of 
And  it  cheers  us  along  on  our  journey, 

Till  the  shadows  shall  vanish  away  ! 

So  we'll  wait  and  watch  for  the  dawning, 

The  day  of  eternity  blest ; 
Then  take  the  wings  of  the  morning, 

And  fly  away  to  our  rest. 

2  From   the   sure   word   the   prophets 

have  spoken,  [the  gloom; 

There  is  light  flashing  forth  through 

For  the  Scripture  can  never  be  broken, 

And  the    ing  in  His  glory  will  come. 

3  Now  we  sing  'mid  the  darkness  and 

shadows,  [dawn ; 

And  we  pray  and  we  watch  for  the 
Till  the  Day-star,  in  glory  arising, 
Shall  betoken  the  coming  of  morn. 


His  Second  Coming 


4  We  are  not  of  the  night  nor  of  dark- 
ness, [day ; 
Let  us  walk,  then,  as  children  of 
Our  weeping  shall  be  for  a  moment, 
And    our  joy    shall    ne'er    vanish 
away  ! 


174 


P.M. 


Oh,  the  weary  night  is  waning, 

And  the  clouds  are  rolling  by ; 
See,  the  long-expected  morning 

Now  is  dawning  in  the  sky ; 
When  from  Zion's  lofty  mountain 

We  shall  hear  the  watchmen  cry, 
And  rejoicing  we  shall  gather 

When  the  King  shall  come. 

O  Zion  !  O  Zion  !    Great  will  be  thy  triumph 

When  the  King  shall  come  ; 
O  Zion  !  O  Zion  !    Thou  shalt  be  exalted 

When  the  King  shall  come. 

2  When  the  ransomed  of  Jehovah, 

From  the  East  and  from  the  West, 
Shall  return  with  joy  and  gladness, 

To  receive  the  promised  rest — 
Then  shall  every  tribe  and  nation 

Out  of  every  land  be  blessed, 
And  rejoicing  they  shall  gather 

When  the  King  shall  come. 

3  May  He  find  us,  when  He  cometh, 

Faithful  watchers,  day  and  night, 
At  our  royal  post  of  duty, 

With  our  armour  shining  bright ; 
May  our  lamps  be  trimmed  and  burn- 

With  a  clear  and  steady  light,    [ing 
That  rejoicing  we  may  gather 

When  the  King  shall  come. 


175 


14s. 

Behold,  the  Bridegroom  cometh  in 

the  middle  of  the  night, 
And  blest  is  he  whose  loins  are  girt, 

whose  lamp  is  burning  bright ; 
But  woe  to  that  dull  servant  whom 

the  Master  shall  surprise 
With    lamp   untrimmed,    unburning, 

and  with  slumber  in  his  eyes. 

2  Do  thou,  my  soul,  keep  watch,  beware 

lest  thou  in  sleep  sink  down, 
Lest  thou  be  given  o'er  to  death,  and 

lose  the  golden  crown ; 
But  see  that  thou  art  sober,  with  a 

watchful  eye,  and  thus 
Cry,  "  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  God,  have 

mercy  upon  us." 

3  That  day,  the  day  of  fear,  shall  come ; 

my  soul,  slack  not  thy  toil, 


But  light  thy  lamp,  and  feed  it  well, 

and  make  it  bright  with  oil ; 
Thou  knowest  not  how  soon  may 

sound  the  cry  at  eventide : 
"  Behold  the  Bridegroom  comes  ! 

Arise,    go    forth    to    meet    the 

Bride  !  " 
4  Beware,  my  soul  !    take  thou  good 

heed  lest  thou  in  slumber  lie, 
And,  like  the  five,  remain  without, 

and  knock,  and  vainly  cry ; 
But  watch,  and  bear  thy  lamp  un- 

dimmed,  and  Christ  shall  gird 

thee  on 
His    own    bright    wedding-robe    of 

light — the  glory  of  the  Son. 


176 


/S.S.\ 
V363/ 


P.M. 


Our  Lord  is  now  rejected, 
And  by  the  world  disowned ; 

By  the  many  still  neglected, 
And  by  the  few  enthroned ; 

But  soon  He'll  come  in  glory  ! 
The  hour  is  drawing  nigh, 

For  the  crowning  day  is  coming 
By  and  by. 

Oh,  the  crowning  day  is  coming  1 

Is  coming  by  and  by  ! 
When  our  Lord  shall  come  in  "  power  " 

And  "  glory  "  from  on  high  ! 
Oh,  the  glorious  sight  will  gladden 

Each  waiting,  watchful  eye, 
In  the  crowning  day  that's  coming 
By  and  by. 

2  The  heavens  shall  glow  with  splen- 

But  brighter  far  than  they,     [dour ; 
The  saints  shall  shine  in  glory, 

As  Christ  shall  them  array : 
The  beauty  of  the  Saviour 

Shall  dazzle  every  eye, 
In  the  crowning  day  that's  coming 
By  and  by. 

3  Our  pain  shall  then  be  over : 

We'll  sin  and  sigh  no  more ; 
Behind  us  all  of  sorrow, 

And  nought  but  joy  before — 
A  joy  in  our  Redeemer, 

As  we  to  Him  are  nigh, 
In  the  crowning  day  that's  coming 
By  and  by. 

4  Let  all  that  look  for,  hasten 

The  coming  joyful  day, 
By  earnest  consecration, 

To  walk  the  narrow  way ; 
By  gathering  in  the  lost  ones. 

For  whom  our  Lord  did  die, 
For  the  crowning  day  that's  coming 
By  and  by. 


GOD   THE  SON: 


177  ( 


s.s.\ 

618/ 


L.M. 


Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
'Midst    flaming    worlds,     in    these 

arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies ; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea — 
Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me. 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay, 
While,  through  Thy  blood,  absolved 

I  am 
From    sin's    tremendous    curse    and 
shame  ? 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years : 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue ; 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  Oh,  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice  ! 
Bid,  Lord,  Thy  banished  ones  rejoice : 
Their  beauty  this  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness. 

I/O    (»»)  P.M. 

Jesus  is  coming  !  sing  the  glad  word  ! 
Coming  for  those  He  redeemed  by 

His  blood. 
Coming  to  reign  as  the  glorified  Lord  ! 
Jesus  is  coming  again  ! 

Jesus  is  coming,  is  coming  again  I 
Jesus  is  coming  again  !  .  .  . 
Shout  the  glad   tidings   o'er  mountain  and 
Jesus  is  coming  again  !  [plain  I 

2  Jesus  is  coming  !  the  dead  shall  arise, 
Loved  ones  shall  meet  in  a  joyful 

surprise, 
Caught  up  together  to  Him  in  the 
Jesus  is  coming  again  !   [skies. 

3  Jesus  is  coming  !  His  saints  to  release ; 
Coming  to  give  to  the  warring  earth 

peace: 
Sinning,  and  sighing,  and  sorrow  shall 
cease. 
Jesus  is  coming  again  ! 

4  Jesus  is  coming  !  the  promise  is  true 
Who  are  the  chosen^  the  faithful,  the 

few,  [review  ? 

Waiting  and  watching,  prepared  for 
Jesus  is  coming  again  ! 


1 79  GS) 


In  the  crimson  blush  of  morning 
In  the  glitter  of  the  noon, 


In  the  midnight's  gloomy  darkness, 
Or  the  gleaming  of  the  moon. 

In  the  stillness  of  the  twilight, 
As  it  shimmers  in  the  sky, 

We  are  watching,  we  are  waiting, 
For  the  end  that  draweth  nigh. 

2  We  shall  see  our  Lord  in  splendour, 

And  amid  a  countless  throng, 
On  the  clouds  to  earth  descending, 

With  a  movement  swift  and  strong ; 
And  the  angels  round  about  Him, 

In  their  dazzling  white  array, 
While  before  Him  sounds  the  sum- 
mons 

For  the  final  Judgment-day. 

3  He  will  welcome  all  His  people, 

He  will  diadem  His  own ; 
He  will  show  to  them  His  glory, 
And    will    share    with    them    His 
throne ; 
And  for  ever  in  His  presence 

They  shall  see  Him  face  to  face, 
While    they    chant    His    matchless 
wisdom, 
And  extol  His  wondrous  grace. 

4  He  is  coming,  surely  coming, 

For  His  promise  cannot  fail ; 
And  the  scoffers  shall  behold  Him? 

And  before  Him  they  shall  quail  I 
He  is  coming,  quickly  coming  ! 

But  His  coming  we  shall  greet ; 
We  have  waited  for  His  advent, 

And  have  listened  for  His  feet. 


8.7. 


180 

Come  on  the  wings  of  the  morning ; 

Come,  Thou  Redeemer  and  King, 
Hail  to  the  day  that  is  dawning, 

Hail  to  the  joy  it  will  bring. 

Oh,  come  on  the  wings  of  the  morning  1 
Oh,  come  to  our  hearts  as  we  sing  I  .  . . 

Come    as    we    sing    in    the    day    that   it 

dawn ing  ; 

Oh,  come,  Thou  Redeemer  and  King  1 

2  Come  on  the  wings  of  the  morning ; 

Come  with  Thy  glory  and  grace, 
All  of  Thy  promise  performing, 
Showing  the  light  of  Thy  face. 

3  Come  on  the  wings  of  the  morning ; 

Come  with  a  joyful  surprise, 
Lifting  the  sad  and  the  mourning, 
Wiping  the  tears  from  their  eyes, 

4  Come  on  the  wings  of  the  morning ; 

Come  as  the  King  to  Thy  throne; 
Have  we  not  sounded  Thy  warning  T 
Now  let  Thy  glory  be  known. 


His  Second  Coming 


181  ( 


c.c.\ 

57  J 


PM. 

Watch,  earnestly  watch,  the  Lord's 
approach  is  nearing ; 
Pray,  fervently  pray,  no  man  can 
know  the  hour ; 
Like  as  a  thief  at  night  is  His  appear- 
ing ;  [truth  and  power. 
He  cometh  to  judge  the  world  in 

Watch  ye,  pray  ye,  soldiers  of  the  Lord ; 
Work  ye,  wait  ye,  trusting  in  His  word ; 
Keep  His  commandments?  and  His  law  obey, 
And  He  will  reward  you  in  the  last  great  day. 

2  Work,  joyfully  work,  all  ye  who  know 

His  chastening;  [reward  is  nigh; 

Wait,    patiently    wait,    for    your 

Lift  up  your  heads,  the  day  of  rest  is 

hastening ;  [and  by. 

Rest,  glorious  rest,  with  Jesus  by 

3  Trust,  loyally  trust,  and  as  to  Him 

thou'rt  clinging, 
Keep,  faithfully  keep  the  Saviour's 

blest  commands ; 
Then  in  thy  heart  the  blest  assurance 

ringing,  [in  His  hands. 

Know  surely  thy  name  is  written 


182  W) 


p.? 


The  Lord  is  coming  by-and-by : 

Be  ready  when  He  comes  ! 
He  comes  from  His  fair  home  on 
Be  ready  when  He  comes  I     [high : 
He  h  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  comes  His  chosen  ones  to  bless, 
And  at  His  Father's  throne  confess : 
Be  ready  when  He  comes  ! 

Will  you  be  ready  when  the  Bridegroom 
comes  ?  .  .  .  [comes  ?  .  ,  . 

Will  you   be   ready  when  the  Bridegroom 
^ill  your  lamps  be  trimmed  and  bright, 
Be  it  morning,  noon,  or  night  ?    [comes  ? 

Will  you  be  ready  when  the  Bridegroom 

2  He  soon  will  come  to  earth  again : 

Be  ready  when  He  comes  ! 
Begin  His  universal  reign  : 

Be  ready  when  He  comes  ! 
With  hallelujahs  heaven  will  ring, 
When  Jesus  doth  redemption  bring; 
Oh,  trim  your  lamps  to  meet  your 

Be  ready  when  He  comes  !    [King  ! 

3  Behold  1  He  comes  to  one  and  all : 

Be  ready  when  He  comes  ! 
And  soon  we'll  hear  the  trumpet  call : 

Be  ready  when  He  comes  ! 
To  Judgment  called  at  His  command, 
From  every  clime,  from  every  land, 
Before  His  throne  we  all  must  stand : 

Be  ready  when  He  comes  ! 


183 


pjt 


Impatient  heart,  be  still  ! 
What  though  He  tarries  long  ? 
What  though  the  triumph  song 

Is  still  delayed  ? 
Thou  hast  His  promise  sure, 
And  that  is  all  secure : 
Be  not  afraid  ! 

Be  still  !  be  still  ! 
Impatient  heart,  be  still  ! 

2  My  eager  heart,  be  still ! 
Thy  Lord  will  surely  come, 
And  take  thee  to  His  home, 

With  Him  to  dwell : 
It  may  not  be  to-day ; 
And  yet,  my  soul,  it  may — 
I  cannot  tell  ! 

Be  still  !  be  still  ! 
My  eager  heart,  be  still  ! 

3  My  anxious  heart,  be  still  ! 
Watch,  work,  and  pray  ;  and  then 
It  will  not  matter  when 

Thy  Lord  shall  come, 
At  midnight  or  at  noon ; 
He  cannot  come  too  soon 
To  take  thee  home. 
Be  still  !  be  still  ! 
My  anxious  heart,  be  still  ! 


PJE. 


184 

A  lamp  in  the  night,  a  song  in  time 

of  sorrow,  [ever  borrow 

A  great  glad  hope  which  faith  can 

To  gild  the  passing  day  with  the  glory 

of  the  morrow,  [Lord. 

Is  the  hope  of  the  coming  of  the 

Blessed  hope,  .  .  .  blessed  hope,  .  .  . 
Blessed  hope  of  the  coming  of  the  Lord  j 
How  the  aching  heart  it  cheers  ; 
How  it  glistens  through  our  tears, 
Blessed  hope  of  the  coming  of  the  Lord. 

2  A  star  in  the  sky,  a  beacon  bright  to 

guide  us ;  [betide  us ; 

An  anchor  sure  to  hold  when  storms 

A  refuge  for  the  soul,  where  in  quiet 

we  may  hide  us —  [Lord. 

Is  the  hope  of  the  coming  of  the 

3  A   call   of  command,   like   trumpet 

clearly  sounding,  [rounding; 

To  make  us  bold  when  evil  is  sur- 
To  stir  the  sluggish  heart,   and  to 

keep  in  good  abounding —  [Lord. 
Is  the  hope  of  the  coming  of  the 

4  A  word  from  the  One  to  all  our  hearts 

the  dearest,  [nearest ; 

A  parting  word  to  make  Him  aye  the 


GOD  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT: 


Of  all  His  precious  words,  the  sweet- 
est, brightest,  clearest, 
Is  the  hope  of  the  coming  of  the 
Lord. 


185  as) 


P.M. 

Well  our  lamps  be  filled  and  ready, 
When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ? 

And  our  lights  be  clear  and  steady, 
When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ? 

In  the  night, . . .  that  solemn  night, . . . 

Will  our  lamps  be  burning  bright, 
When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ? 

Oh,  be  ready  !    Oh,  be  ready  ! 
Oh,  be  ready  when  the  Bridegroom  comes  ! 

2  Shall  we  hear  a  welcome  sounding, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ? 
And  a  shout  of  joy  resounding, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ? 
In  the  night,  that  solemn  night, 
Will  our  lamps  be  burning  bright, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ! 

3  Don't  delay  our  preparation 

Till  the  Bridegroom  comes ; 
Lest  there  be  a  separation, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes. 
In  the  night,  that  solemn  night, 
Will  our  lamps  be  burning  bright, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ? 

4  It  may  be  a  time  of  sorrow, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes ; 
If  our  oil  we  hope  to  borrow, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes. 
In  the  night,  that  solemn  night, 
Will  our  lamps  be  burning  bright, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ? 

5  Oh,  there'll  be  a  glorious  meeting 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ! 
And  a  hallelujah  greeting, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes  ! 
In  the  night,  that  joyful  night, 
With  our  lamps  all  burning  bright, 

When  the  Bridegroom  comes. 

186  a) 

O    watchman    on    the    mountain 
Proclaim  the  coming  day ;    [height, 

Behold  the  spires  of  golden  fires 
Point  upward  far  away. 

Coming,  yes,  He's  coming,  the  Day-spring 
from  on  high  ;  [is  nigh  ; 

Coming,  yes,  He's  coming  ;   the  promised  hour 

Coming,  yes,  He's  coming  ;  let  all  the  ransomed 
sing  ;  [the  coming  King  ! 

The  hills  are  bright  with  shining  light ;   all  hail 

2  O  watchman,  bid  the  sleeping  Church 
Awake,  arise,  and  pray ; 


The  heavenly  Bridegroom  soon  will 
And  now  is  on  His  way.        [come, 
3  All  hail  to  Zion's  glorious  King, 
By  prophets  long  foretold ; 
Praise  Him  in  song,  ye  angel  throng, 
Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold. 

GOD  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT  : 
His  Office  and  Work 

187  cm. 

Jesus,  Thine  all-victorious  love 

Shed  in  my  soul  abroad ; 
Then  shall  my  heart  no  longer  rove, 

Rooted  and  fixed  in  God. 

2  Oh  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire 

Might  now  begin  to  glow  ! 
Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire, 
And  make  the  mountains  flow. 

3  Thou,  who  at  Pentecost  didst  fall, 

Do  Thou  my  sins  consume ; 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  Thee  I  call; 
Spirit  of  Burning,  come  ! 

4  Refining  Fire,  go  through  my  heart, 

Illuminate  my  soul ; 
Scatter  Thy  life  through  every  part, 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 

5  My  steadfast  soul,  from  falling  free, 

Shall  then  no  longer  move, 
While  Christ  is  all  the  world  to  me, 
And  all  my  heart  is  love. 


s.s.\ 

212/ 


188  (212;  on. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove  ! 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  O  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ?— 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great. 

3  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove  ! 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

189 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire ; 

Let  us  Thine  influence  prove, 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 

Fountain  of  light  and  love.    [Thee, 
2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for,  moved  by 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke ; 
Unlock  the  truth,  Thyself  the  Key, 

Unseal  the  sacred  book. 


His  Office  and  Work 


3  Expand  Thy  wings,  celestial  Dove, 

Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night ; 
On  our  disordered  spirits  move, 
And  let  there  now  be  light. 

4  God,  through  Himself,  we  then  shall 

If  Thou  within  us  shine ;        [know, 
And  sound,  with  all  Thy  saints  below, 
The  depths  of  love  divine. 


190 


S.M. 


Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come ; 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise, 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
And  open  all  our  eyes. 

Revive  our  drooping  faith, 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

Convince  us  of  our  sin, 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts, 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
Then  we  shall  know,  and  praise,  and 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee  !    [love 


191 


8.6.8.4. 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 

His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  in  semblance  of  a  dove, 

With  sheltering  wings  outspread, 
The  holy  balm  of  peace  and  love 
On  earth  to  shed. 

3  He  came  in  tongues  of  living  flame, 

To  teach,  convince,  subdue ; 
All-powerful  as  the  wind  He  came — 
As  viewless  too. 

4  He  comes  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  Guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

5  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms 
each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 


7t. 


6  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Are  His  alone. 

7  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness  pitying  see ; 
O  make  our  hearts   Thy   dwelling- 
And  worthier  Thee.         [place, 

192 

Holy  Spirit,  lead  us  now 
Boldly  to  the  throne  of  grace ; 
While  our  heads  in  prayer  we  bow, 
Let  Thy  presence  fill  this  place : 
Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Guide, 
Lead  us  to  the  Crucified  ! 

2  This  is  now  our  time  of  need, 
This  is  now  the  day  of  grace ; 
Now  our  souls  with  manna  feed 
Ere  we  leave  this  sacred  place : 
Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
Lead  us  to  the  feast  of  love  ! 

3  At  the  blessed  mercy-seat 
Peace  and  joy  are  freely  given ; 
While  we  wait  at  Jesus'  feet, 
Make  this  place  the  gate  of  heaven : 
Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Friend, 
Now  upon  our  hearts  descend  ! 

4  Weak  and  sinful  though  we  be, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  from  sin ; 
At  the  fountain  full  and  free 
Wash  and  make  us  pure  within : 
Holy  Spirit,  Cleansing  fire, 
Burn  up  every  base  desire  ! 

193  (HO 

Spirit  Divine,  Spirit  Divine — 
Be  Thou  the  Day-star  on  my  darkness 
to  shine  ! 

2  Spirit  of  Truth,  Spirit  of  Truth- 
Be  Thou  the  Teacher  and  the  Guide 

of  my  youth  ! 

3  Spirit  of  Love,  Spirit  of  Love — 

Be  Thou  the  Leader  to  my  mansion 
above  ! 

4  Spirit  of  Power,  Spirit  of  Power — 
Be   Thou   the   praises   of  my   song 

evermore  !    Amen. 

194  Gft) 

Holy  Spirit,  faithful  Guide  ! 
Ever  near  the  Christian's  side, 
Gently  lead  us  by  the  hand, 
Pilgrims  in  a  desert  land ; 
Weary  souls  for  aye  rejoice, 
While  they  hear  that  sweetest  voice, 


P.M. 


GOD  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT: 


Whisp'ring  softly,  "  Wanderer,  come  ! 
Follow  me,  I'll  guide  thee  home  !  " 

2  E?er  present,  truest  Friend, 
Ever  near,  Thine  aid  to  lend, 
Leave  us  not  to  doubt  and  fear, 
Groping  on  in  darkness  drear : 
When  the  storms  are  raging  sore, 
Hearts  grow  faint,  and  hopes  give  o'er, 
Wtxkper  softly,  "  Wanderer,  come  ! 
Follow  Mc,  I'll  guide  thee  home  !  " 

3  When  our  days  of  toil  shall  cease, 
Waiting  still  for  sweet  release. 
Noshing  left  but  heaven  and  prayer, 
Trusting  that  our  names  are  there, 
Wading  deep  the  dismal  flood, 
Pleading  naught  but  Jesus'  blood; 
Whisper  softly,  "  Wanderer,  come  ! 
Follow  Me,  I'll  guide  thee  home  !  " 


195  ft?) 


P.JH, 

Co***,  Holy  Spirit,  like  a  dove  de- 
scending, [to  pray ; 
Rest  Thou  upon  us  while  we  meet 
Show  us  the  Saviour,  His  great  love 
revealing ;           [Truth,  the  Way. 
Lead   us   to   Him,   the   Life,   the 

2  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  every  cloud  dis- 

pelling ;  [Master's  name : 

Fill  us  with  gladness,  through  the 
String  to  our  memory  words  that  He 
hath  spoken, 
Then  shall  our  tongues  His  won- 
drous grace  proclaim. 

3  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  sent  from  God 

the  Father — 

Thou  Friend  and  Teacher,  Com- 
forter and  Guide — 
Oar  thoughts  directing,  keep  us  close 
to  Jesus,  [abide. 

And  in  our  hearts  for  evermore 


196 


6.6.4.6.8.6.4. 


Come,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love, 
Shed  on  us  from  above 

Thine  own  bright  ray : 
Divinely  good  Thou  art ; 
Thy  sacred  gifts  impart 
To  gladden  each  sad  heart : 

Oh,  come  to-day  ! 
2  Come,  tenderest  Friend  and  best, 
Our  most  delightful  Guest, 

With  soothing  power : 
Rest,  which  the  weary  know ; 
Shade,  'mid  the  noontide  glow; 
Peace,  when  deep  griefs  o'erflow : 

Cheer  us  this  hour. 


3  Come,  Light  serene  and  still, 
Our  inmost  bosoms  fill ; 

Dwell  in  each  breast  ! 
We  know  no  dawn  but  Thine ; 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  divine. 
On  our  dark  souls  to  shine, 

And  make  us  blest. 

4  Exalt  our  low  desires, 
Extinguish  passion's  fires, 

Heal  every  wound ; 
Our  stubborn  spirits  bend, 
Our  icy  coldness  end, 
Our  devious  steps  attend 

While  heavenward  bound. 

5  Come,  all  the  faithful  bless : 
Let  all  who  Christ  confess 

His  praise  employ ; 
Give  virtue's  rich  reward ; 
Victorious  death  accord, 
And,  with  our  glorious  Lord, 

Eternal  joy. 


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6.8. 

Hear  us,  Thou  that  broodedst  o'er 
the  watery  deep,  [sleep : 

Waking  all  creation  from  its  primal 

Holy  Spirit,  breathing  breath  of  life 
divine,  [them  with  Thine. 

Breathe    into    our    spirits,    blending 

Light  and  Life  Immortal ! 

Hear  us  as  we  raise 
Hearts,  as  well  as  voices, 

Mingling  prayer  and  praise. 

2  When  the  sun  ariseth  in  a  cloudless 

sky,  [Spirit,  nigh ; 

May  we  feel  Thy  presence,  Holy 
Shed  Thy  radiance  o'er  us,  keep  it 

cloudless  still,  [Thy  will. 

Through  the  day  before  us,  perfecting 

3  When  the  fight  is  fiercest  in  the  noon- 

tide heat,  [feet, 

Bear  us,  Holy  Spirit,  to  our  Saviour's 
There  to  find  a  refuge  till  our  work  is 

done,  [battle's  won. 

There    to    fight    the    battle    till    the 

4  If  the  day  be  falling  sadly  as  it  goes, 
Slowly  in  its  sadness  sinking  to  its 

close, 
May  Thy  love  in  mercy,  kindling  ere 

it  die,  [sky. 

Cast  a  ray  of  glory  o'er  our  evening 

5  Morning,  noon,  and  evening,  when- 

soe'er  it  be,  [life  in  Thee ; 

Grant  us,  gracious  Spirit,  quickening 
Life,    that    gives   us,    living,    life   of 

heavenly  love ;  [heaven  above. 
Life,  that  brings  us,  dying,  life  from 


1-Jo  (an)  p.m. 

Oh,  spread  the  tidings  round,  wher- 
ever man  is  found. 
Wherever  human  hearts  and  human 
woes  abound ;   [the  joyful  sound : 
Let  every  Christian  tongue  proclaim 
The  Comforter  has  come  ! 

The  Comforter  has  come,  the  Comforter 

has  come  I  [promise  given  ; 

The  Holy  Ghost  from  heaven,  the  Father's 

Oh,   spread  the  tidings   round,  wherever 

man  is  found : 

The  Comforter  has  come  ! 

2  The   long,   long   night   is   past,   the 

morning  breaks  at  last ; 
And  hushed  the  dreadful  wail  and 

fury  of  the  blast,       [vances  fast : 
As  o'er  the  golden  hills  the  day  ad- 
The  Comforter  has  come  ! 

3  The  mighty  King  of  kings,  with  heal- 

ing in  His  wings, 

To  every  captive  soul  a  full  deliver- 
ance brings ; 

And  through  the  vacant  cells  the  song 
of  triumph  rings : 
The  Comforter  has  come  ! 

4  Oh,  boundless  love  divine  !  how  shall 

this  tongue  of  mine 

To  wondering  mortals  tell  the  match- 
less grace  divine — 

That  I  may  with  Him  dwell,  and  in 
His  image  shine  ! — 
The  Comforter  has  come  I 

5  Oh,    let   the   echoes   fly   above   the 

vaulted  sky,  [reply 

And  all  the  saints  above  to  all  below 
In  strains  of  endless  love,  the  song 

that  ne'er  will  die : 
The  Comforter  has  come  ! 

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Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 
Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne, 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone  ! 


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His  Office  and  Work 

200  (X) 

Descend,  O  Flame  of  sacred  fire : 
Now  may  we  feel  Thy  quickening 

power ; 
To  purest  love  each  heart  inspire, 
And  keep  us  in  each  trying  hour. 

2  Come  like  a  rushing  wind,  we  pray, 
And  let  Thy  presence  fill  this  place : 
Oh,  take  our  unbelief  away, 
Baptize  us  with  Thy  boundless  grace. 

3  Come  down  from  heaven,  O  quench- 

less Flame, 
Through  Christ,  the  Everlasting  Son ; 
The  riches  of  His  love  proclaim, 
And  melt  our  every  heart  in  one. 

ZX)  X    (2V9)  CM. 

Spirit  Divine  !  attend  our  prayers. 
And  make  our  hearts  Thy  home ; 

Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers 
Oh  come,  great  Spirit,  come  ! 

2  Come  as  the  light — to  us  reveal 

Our  emptiness  and  woe ; 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come   as   the   fire — and   purge   our 

Like  sacrificial  flame ;  [hearts, 

Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  dew — and  sweetly  bless 

This  consecrated  hour ; 
May  barrenness  rejoice  to  own 
Thy  fertilising  power. 

5  Come  as  the  dove — and  spread  Thy 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love ;  fwiogsT 
And  let  Thy  church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  church  above. 

6  Come    as    the    wind — with    rosbtog 

And  Pentecostal  grace ;         [sound 
That  all  of  woman  born  may  sec 
The  glory  of  Thy  face. 


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Come,  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
Thy  grace  is  unconfined ; 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
The  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Now  to  our  eyes  display 
The  truth  Thy  words  reveal : 

Cause  us  to  run  the  heavenly  way, 
Delighting  in  Thy  will. 

3  Thy  teachings  make  us  know 
The  mysteries  of  Thy  love ; 

The  vanity  of  things  below, 
The  joy  of  things  above. 


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4      While  through  this  maze  we  stray, 
Oh,  spread  Thy  beams  abroad ; 
Disclose  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  our  steps  to  God. 

Songs  of  Praise 

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All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

2  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

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

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

6  Oh  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall ; 
Join  in  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 


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8.6.4. 


Jesus,  Thy  name  I  love, 
All  other  names  above ; 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
Oh,  Thou  art  all  to  me  ! 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

2  Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 
Hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
Oh,  how  great  is  Thy  love, 
All  other  loves  above, 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

3  When  unto  Thee  I  flee, 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
What  need  I  now  to  fear  ? 
What  earthly  grief  or  care, 
Since  Thou  art  ever  near  ? 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 


4  Soon  Thou  wilt  come  again  ! 
I  shall  be  happy  then, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Then  Thine  own  face  I'll  see, 
Then  I  shall  like  Thee  be, 
Then  evermore  with  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 


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8.8.6.D 

Oh,    could    I    speak    the    matchless 

worth, 
Oh,  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I'd    soar,    and    touch    the    heavenly 

strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  He  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin,  and  wrath  divine : 
I'd  sing  His  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all -perfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  I'd  sing  the  characters  He  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  He  wears, 

Exalted  on  His  throne : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise 
I  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  His  glories  known. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  take  me 

And  I  shall  see  His  face ;  [home, 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend,      [Friend, 

Triumphant  in  His  grace  ! 


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lis 

We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  our 
Saviour  divine,  [Thine  ! 

All  power  and  dominion  for  ever  be 

We  sing  of  Thy  mercy  with  joyful 
acclaim,      [praise  to  Thy  name  ! 

For   Thou    hast    redeemed   us:     all 

2  All  honour  and  praise  to  Thine  ex- 

cellent name,  [same  ! 

Thy  love  is  unchanging — for  ever  the 
We  bless  and  adore  Thee,  O  Saviour 

and  King ;  [praises  we  sing  ! 

With    joy    and     thanksgiving    Thy 

3  The   strength   of  the  hills   and   the 

depths  of  the  sea,  [Thee ; 

The  earth  and  its  fulness,  belong  unto 
And  yet  to  the  lowly  Thou  bendest 

Thine  ear,  [hear  ! 

So  ready  their  humble  petitions  to 


Songs  of  Praise 


4  Thine  infinite  goodness  our  tongues 

shall  employ ;  [enjoy ; 

Thou  givest  us  richly  all   things  to 

We'll  follow  Thy  footsteps,  we'll  rest 

in  Thy  love,     [mansions  above  ! 

And  soon  we  shall  praise  Thee  in 

207  (ft) 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice, 
All  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart ; 
And  ye  that  have  made  Him  your 

choice, 
Bid  sadness  and  sorrow  depart. 

Rejoice  !  .  .  .  Rejoice  !  .  .  . 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord  and  rejoice  !  .  . 

2  Be  joyful,  for  He  is  the  Lord, 
On  earth  and  in  heaven  supreme ; 
He  fashions  and  rules  by  His  word ; 
The   "Mighty"   and   "Strong"   to 

redeem. 

3  What  though  in  the  conflict  for  right 
Your  enemies  almost  prevail  !  [sight, 
God's  armies,  just  hid  from  your 
Are  more  than  the  foes  which  assail. 

4  Though  darkness  surround  you  by  day, 
Your  sky  by  the  night  be  o'ercast, 
Let  nothing  your  spirit  dismay, 

But  trust  till  the  dagger  is  past. 

5  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice, 
His  praises  proclaiming  in  song ; 
With    harp,    and    with    organ,    and 
The  loud  hallelujahs  prolong  !  [voice, 


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P.M 

Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  !  Jesus,  our 
blessed  Redeemer  ! 
Sing,  O  earth — His  wonderful  love 
proclaim  !  [angels  in  glory ; 

Hail  Him  !   hail  Him  !   highest  arch- 
Strength  and  honour  give  to  His 
holy  name  ! 
Like  a  shepherd,   Jesus  will   guard 
His  children,  [day  long ; 

In  His  arms  He  carries  them  all 

Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  !  tell  of  His  excellent 
greatness  ; 
Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  ever  in  joyful  song  I 

2  Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  !  Jesus,  our 

blessed  Redeemer  !       [and  died ; 

For  our  sins  He  suffered,  and  bled, 

He — our  Rock,  our  hope  of  eternal 

salvation,  [Crucified  ! 

Hail  Him  !    hail  Him  !    Jesus,  the 

Sound  His  praises — Jesus  who  bore 

our  sorrows,  [and  strong ; 

Love  unbounded,  wonderful,  deep, 


'  3  Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  !  Jesus,  our 
blessed  Redeemer  ! 
Heavenly  portals,  loud  with  hosan- 
nas  ring  !  [ever : 

Jesus,  Saviour,  reigneth  for  ever  and 
Crown  Him  !    crown  Him  !    Pro- 
phet, and  Priest,  and  King  ! 
Christ   is   coming,    over   the    world 
victorious,  [belong ; 

Power  and  glory   unto   the   Lord 


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6.5. 

Praise  the  King  of  Glory,  He  is  God 
alone ;  [hath  shown ; 

Praise  Him  for  the  wonders  He  to  us 

For  His  promised  presence  all  the 
pilgrim  way,  [by  day. 

For  the  flaming  pillar,  and  the  cloud 

Praise  .  .  .  Him,  shining  angels, 

Strike  .  .  .  your  harps  of  gold,  .  . 
All  .  .  .  His  hosts  adore  Him, 

Who  ...  His  face  behold  :  .  . 
Through  .  .  .  His  great  domin  -  ion, 
While  .  .  .  the  ages  roll,  .  . 
All   His   works   shall   praise  Him,   all   His 

works  shall  praise  Him, 
All  His  works  shall  praise  Him ;    bless  the 
Lord,  my  soul ! 

2  Praise  Him  for  redemption,  free  to 

every  soul ;  [can  make  us  whole ; 
Praise  Him  for  the  Fountain  that 
For  His  gifts  of  kindness  and  His 

loving  care,  [answers  prayer. 

For    the    blest    assurance    that    He 

3  Praise  Him  for  the  trials  sent  as  cords 

of  love,  [things  above ; 

Binding    us    more    closely    to    the 
For  the  faith  that  conquers,  hope, 

that  naught  can  dim, 
For  the  land  where  loved  ones  gather 

unto  Him. 


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503^ 


8.7. 


Glory  ever  be  to  Jesus  ! — 
God's  own  well-beloved  Son  ! 

By  His  grace  He  hath  redeemed  us, 
"  It  is  finished,"  all  is  done. 

Saved  by  grace  through  faith  in  Jesus, 
Saved  by  His  own  precious  blood, 

May  we  in  His  love  abiding, 
Follow  on  to  know  the  Lord. 

2  Oh,  the  weary  days  of  wandering, 

Longing,  hoping  for  the  light ! 
These  at  last  lie  all  behind  us, 
Jesus  is  our  strength  and  might. 

3  In  His  safe  and  holy  keeping, 

'Neath  the  shadow  of  His  wing 
Gladly  in  His  love  confiding, 
May  our  souls  His  praises  sing. 


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L.M. 

redeemed 


Redeemed    from    death, 

from  sin, 
Redeemed  from  ills  without,  within ; 
Redeemed  !   what  new  light  gilds  the 

skies  ! 
What  glories  on  the  soul  arise  ! 

Redeemed  !  redeemed  ! . . .  my  song  shall  be, . . . 
Through  time  and  through  .  .  .  eternity  !  .  .  . 
Redeemed  !  let  all  .  .  .  the  ransomed  sing,  .  .  . 
Eternal  praise  ...  to  Christ  our  King  1 

2  Glory  to  Film,  whose  love  unknown 
Touched  man's  abyss  from  heaven's 

high  throne ;  [beamed, 

Like    some    new    star    its    radiance 
A  new  song  rose — Redeemed  !    re- 
deemed 1 

3  As  ocean's  billows  swell  and  break, 
The  mighty  tide  of  praise  shall  wake ; 
Thy  love,  Lord,  like  th'  unfathomed 

sea, 
Shall  waft  a  world  redeemed  to  Thee. 

4  Redeemed  !  creation  joyful  brings 
Its  tribute  to  the  King  of  kings ; 
Redeemed  !     earth's    million    voices 

raise 
One  sounding  anthem  to  His  praise. 


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5.5.6.6. 


Ye  servants  of  God, 

Your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad 

His  wonderful  name ; 
The  name  all-victorious 

Of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious, 

And  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high. 

Almighty  to  save ; 
And  st ill  He  is  nigh, 

His  presence  we  have  ! 
The  great  congregation 

His  triumph  shall  sing. 
Ascribing  salvation 

To  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God, 

Who  sits  on  the  throne ; 
Let  all  ciy  aloud, 

And  honour  the  Son ; 
The  praises  of  Jesus 

All  angels  proclaim, 
Fall  down  on  their  faces, 

And  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore 

And  give  Him  his  right ; 


All  glory  and  power, 
All  wisdom  and  might ; 

All  honour  and  blessing, 
With  angels  above ; 

And  thanks  never-ceasing, 
And  infinite  love. 


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5.5.6.5. 

How  honoured,  how  dear,  that 
sacred  abode,  [Father  and  God  I 

Where    Christians   draw    near   their 

'Mid  worldly  commotion,  my  wearied 
soul  faints  [of  Thy  saints. 

For  the  house  of  devotion,  the  home 

2  The  birds  have  their  home,  they  fix 

on  their  nest ;  [their  rest : 

Wherever  they  roam,  they  turn  to 
From  them  fondly  learning,  my  soul 

would  take  wing ;  [my  King. 

To  Thee  so  returning,  my  God  and 

3  O  happy  the  choirs  who  praise  Thee 

above  !  [worship  is  love. 

What  joy  tunes  their  lyres  !  their 
Yet  safe  in  Thy  keeping  and  happy 

they  be  [strength  is  in  Thee. 

In    this    world    of   weeping,    whose 

4  Though  rugged  their  way,  they  drink, 

as  they  go,  [they  flow : 

Of  springs  that  convey  new  life  as 
The  God  they  rely  on,  their  strength 

shall  renew,  [shall  view. 

Till  each,  brought  to  Zion,  His  glory 

5  Thou  Hearer  of  prayer,  still  grant  me 

a  place  [courts  of  Thy  grace : 
Where  Christians  repair  to  the 
More  blest,  beyond  measure,  one  day 

so  employed,  [lings  enjoyed. 

Than  years  of  vain  pleasure  by  world- 

6  The  Lord  is  a  Sun,  the  Lord  is  a 

Shield;  [sealed. 

What  grace  has  begun,  with  glory  is 
He  hears  the  distressed,  He  succours 

the  just :  [Him  their  trust. 

And  they  shall  be  blessed  who  make 


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8.7.D. 


Coming,  coming,  we  are  coming 

To  Thy  temple,  gracious  Lord, 
To  receive  the  blessed  teaching 

Of  Thy  pure  and  perfect  Word ; 
Meekly  would  we  learn  our  duty, 

Learn  it  kneeling  at  Thy  feet, 
While  a  radiance  from  Thy  glory 

Covers  all  the  Mercy-seat. 


2  Singing,  singing,  we  are  singing 

Of  Thy  wondrous  love  so  free, 
How  it  floweth  ever  onward 

Like  a  vast  and  mighty  sea ; 
And  our  souls  mount  up  with  glad- 
ness, 

While  we  swell  the  lofty  strain, 
"  Glory,  glory,  hallelujah 

To  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  !  " 

3  Praying,  praying,  we  are  praying 

That  Thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
May  descend  with  gifts  of  mercy 

From  Thy  gracious  hand  above. 
Lord,  we  ask  that,  by  Thy  watch-care, 

We  may  all  protected  be. 
Every  hand  be  quick  to  labour, 

And  our  hearts  be  stayed  on  Thee. 


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PJH. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !    joyfully  shout 

hosanna  ! 

Praise  the  Lord  with  glad  acclaim; 

Lift  up  your  hearts  unto  His  throne 

with  gladness — 

Magnify  His  holy  name.       [bright, 

Marching  along   under   His   banner 

Trusting  in  His  mercy  as  we  go. 
His  light  divine  tenderly  o'er  us  will 
shine ;  [now  and  for  ever. 

We  shall  be  guided  by  His  hand 

Steadily  marching  on,  with  our  banner  waving 
o'er  us  j  [joyful  chorus  ; 

Steadily    marching    on,    while    we    sing   the 

Steadily  marching  on,  pillar  and  cloud  going 
before  us, 

To  the  realms  of  glory,  to  our  home  on  high. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord  !    He  is  the  King 
eternal ; 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ! 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  tell  of  His  loving- 
kindness — 
Join  the  chorus  of  the  sky.       [on, 
Still  marching  on,  cheerily  marching 

In  the  ranks  of  Jesus  we  will  go : 
Home   to    our   rest,   joyfully   home 
where  the  blest 
Gather   and   praise   the   Saviour's 
name,  praise  Him  for  ever. 

^JLO  (eio)  d.cm. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Come  unto  Me,  and  rest : 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  My  breast." 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was — 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 


Songs  of  Praise 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water — thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live  " 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  re- 

And  now  I  live  in  Him.  [vived 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"lam  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 


217  ( 


8.8.\ 
612/ 


Jerusalem  the  golden  ! 

With  milk  and  honey  blest ; 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not 

What  holy  joys  are  there ; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel$ 

And  all  the  martyr-throng. 
There  is  the  throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  toil  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph,, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 

3  And  they  who,  with  their  Leader,, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight,, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 
O  land  that  see'st  no  sorrow  ! 

O  state  that  fear'st  no  strife  ! 
O  royal  land  of  flowers  ! 

O  realm  and  home  of  life  ! 

4  O  sweet  and  bless6d  country  I 

The  home  of  God's  elect : 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect  ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest  ! 


218 


/s.s.\ 

V  850,1 


I  feel  like  singing  all  the  time, 
My  tears  are  wiped  away ; 

For  Jesus  is  a  Friend  of  mine, 
I'll  serve  Him  every  day. 


7.6. 


S.M. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP: 


I'll  praise  Him  !  praise  Him  !  praise  Him  all 

the  time  !  [the  time  ! 

Praise  Him  !  praise  Him  !  I'll  praise  Him  all 

2  When  on  the  cross  my  Lord  I  saw, 

Nailed  there  by  sins  of  mine, 
Fast  fell  the  burning  tears ;   but  now 
I'm  singing  all  the  time. 

3  When  fierce  temptations  try  my  heart, 

I'll  sing,  "  Jesus  is  mine  !  " 
And  so,  though  tears  at  times  may 
I'm  singing  all  the  time.  [start, 

4  The  wondrous  story  of  the  Lamb 

Tell  with  that  voice  of  thine, 
Till  others,  with  the  glad  new  song, 
Go  singing  all  the  time. 


219  ( 


c.c.\ 

15  ) 


11.10. 

Praise    our    Creator    and    Saviour 

eternal  !  [and  the  grave ; 

Him  who  redeemed  us  from  death 

Sing  of  His  greatness,  oh,  hail  and 

adore  Him,  [save. 

Strong  to   deliver  and  mighty  to 

Praise  .  .  .  Him  !  .  .  .  praise  .  .  .  Him  !  .  . . 
Glory  in  the  highest  unto  Him  ascribing  ; 

Praise  .  .  .  Him  !  .  .  .  praise  .  .  .  Him  !  .  .  . 
Blessed  be  His  name,  our  Lord  and  King  ! 

2  Praise    our    Creator    and    gracious 

Defender  !  [abide; 

Rock  where  in  safety  we  still  may 

He  is  our  Shepherd,  how  gently  He 

leads  us  [glide  ! 

Where  in  the  valley  the  cool  waters 

3  Praise  our  Creator,  the  Fountain  of 

goodness  !  [above; 

Now    in    His    grandeur    exalted 

Rest  in  His  mercy  and  trust  in  His 

promise,  [love. 

Ever  to  keep  us,  upheld  by  His 


220 


11a. 

Praise  the  Lord  and  worship  Him, 
a  song  prepare,  [prayer; 

While  we  enter  joyfully  the  house  of 

Praise  the  Lord  and  honour  Him  who 
guards  our  way,  [and  day. 

Watching  o'er  us  tenderly  by  night 

Praise    Him  !    praise    Him  !    join    the    loud 
acclaim  ;  [name  ; 

Praise   Him  !    praise   Him  !    bless    His   holy 
Ever  kind  and  merciful  in  all  His  ways, 
He  alone  is  worthy  to  receive  our  praise. 

Praise  Him  in  His  majesty  and 
strength  arrayed ;      [have  made ; 

Praise  Him  in  the  firmament  His  hands 

In  our  lives  acknowledge  Him  the 
King  of  kings,  [His  wings, 

Then  in  safety  we  may  dwell  beneath 


3  Praise  Him  in  His  righteousness,  the 

Holy  One ;     [that  He  hath  done ; 

Spread  abroad  the  wondrous  work 

Through    His    perfect    sacrifice    the 

world  is  blest,  [and  rest. 

Whosoever  will,  may  come  to  Him 


/s.s.\ 

^675/ 


8.7. 


221 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

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  t'  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 ; 
He  who  gives  them  daily  manna, 

He  who  listens  when  they  cry — 
Let  Him  hear  the  loud  hosanna, 

Rising  to  His  throne  on  high. 


222 


/s.s.\ 


D.C.M. 


Awake,  awake,  O  heart  of  mine  ! 

Sing  praise  to  God  above ; 
Take  up  the  song  of  endless  years, 

And  sing  redeeming  love  ! 
Redeemed  by  Him  who  bore  my  sins, 

When  on  the  cross  He  died ; 
Redeemed  and  purchased  with  His 

Redeemed  and  sanctified,      [blood, 

Awake,  awake,  .  .  .  O  heart  of  mine  !  .  .  . 
Sing  praise,  sing  praise  ...  to  God  above  ; . .. 
Take  up  the  song  ...  of  endless  years,  .  .  . 
And  sing  .  .  .  redeeming  love  !  .  .  . 

2  Redeemed   by   Him,   my   Lord   and 

Who  saves  me  day  by  day ;    [King, 
My  life  and  all  its  ransomed  powers 

Could  ne'er  His  love  repay. 
And  yet  His  mercy  condescends 

My  humble  gift  to  own ; 
And  through  the  riches  of  His  grace, 

He  brings  me  near  His  throne. 

3  Oh,  love  unchanging,  love  sublime  ! 

Not  all  the  hosts  above 


Can  reach  the  height  or  sound  the 
Of  God's  eternal  love.  [depth 

This  wondrous  love  enfolds  the  world, 
It  fills  the  realms  above ; 

Tis  boundless  as  eternity : 
Oh,  praise  the  God  of  love  ! 

JLjLO     (  46/  P.M. 

Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord  ! 
Sing,   O  ye  people,   gladly  adore 
Him ;  [word, 

Let  the  mountains  tremble  at  His 
Let  the  hills  be  joyful  before  Him ; 
Mighty    in    wisdom,    boundless    in 
mercy, 
Great  is  Jehovah,  King  over  all ! 

Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord, 

Let  the  hills  be  joyful  before  Him  ! 

2  Praise  Him,  praise  Him,  shout  aloud 

for  joy  !  [story ; 

Watchman    of   Zion,    herald    the 

Sin   and   death   His   kingdom   shall 

destroy,  [glory ; 

All    the   earth    shall    sing   of  His 

Praise  Him,  ye  angels,  ye  who  behold 

Him  [divine  ! 

Robed  in  His  splendour,  matchless, 

3  King  eternal,  blessed  be  His  name  ! 

So  may  His  children  gladly  adore 
Him; 
When  in  heaven  we  join  the  happy 
strain,  [before  Him ; 

When  we  cast  our  bright  crowns 
There  in  His  likeness  joyful  awaking, 
There  we  shall  see  Him,  there  we 
shall  sing  ! 

224  (*) 

Rejoice  and  be  glad  !   the  Redeemer 

has  come  !  [and  His  tomb. 

Go  look  on  His  cradle,  His  cross, 

Sound  His  praises  !  tell  the  story  of  Him 

who  was  slain  !  [liveth  again  I 

Sound  His  praises  !  tell  with  gladness,  He 

2  Rejoice  and  be  glad  !    it  is  sunshine 

at  last  !  [shadows  are  past. 

The     clouds     have     departed,     the 

3  Rejoice  and  be  glad  !    for  the  blood 

hath  been  shed ; 
Redemption  is  finished,  the  price  hath 
been  paid. 

4  Rejoice  and  be  glad  !  now  the  pardon 

is  free  !  [the  tree. 

The  Just  for  the  unjust  has  died  on 

5  Rejoice  and  be  glad  !   for  the  Lamb 

that  was  slain  [again. 

O'er  death  is  triumphant,  and  liveth 


Songs  of  Praise 

6  Rejoice  and  be  glad  !  for  our  King  is 

on  high ;  [the  sky. 

He  pleadeth  for  us  on  His  throne  in 

7  Rejoice  and  be  glad  !  for  He  cometh 

again ;  [was  slain. 

He  cometh  in  glory,  the  Lamb  that 

Sound  His  praises !    tell  the  story  of  Him 

who  was  slain  !  [cometh  again ! 

Sound  His  praises !  tell  with  gladness,  He 


225 


7.6, 


Oh,  sing  of  my  Redeemer, 
My  Saviour,  Lord,  and  King; 

A  song  of  praise  and  glory 
Let  all  with  rapture  sing. 

Oh,  sing  ...  of  my  Redeemer,  .  .  . 

Who  gave  .  .  .  Himself  for  me ; 
Upon  .  .  .  the  cross  He  suffered,  . 

From  sin  ...  to  set  me  free.  .  . 

2  Oh,  sing  of  my  Redeemer, 

And  spread  abroad  His  name; 
His  mercy,  free  and  boundless, 
Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim. 

3  Oh,  sing  of  my  Redeemer  ! 

His  praise  my  theme  shall  be ; 
He  took  my  sins  upon  Him, 
And  bore  them  on  the  tree. 

4  Oh,  sing  of  my  Redeemer  ! 

On  Him  alone  I  call ; 
My  everlasting  portion, 
My  Hope,  my  Life,  my  All. 


226  CSf) 


7.fc 


O  Saviour,  precious  Saviour, 
Whom,  yet  unseen,  we  love; 

O  Name  of  might  and  favour, 
All  other  names  above: 

We  worship  Thee  !  we  bless  Thee! 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing  ! 
We  praise  Thee  and  confess  Thee, 

Our  Saviour,  Lord,  and  King  ! 

2  O  bringer  of  salvation, 

Who  wondrously  hast  wrought 
Thyself  the  revelation 

Of  love  beyond  our  thought : 

3  In  Thee  all  fulness  dwelleth, 

All  grace  and  power  divine ; 
The  glory  that  excelleth, 
O  Son  of  God,  is  Thine  ! 

4  Oh,  grant  the  consummation 

Of  this  our  song,  above, 
In  endless  adoration. 
And  everlasting  love. 


227 


/s.s.\ 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 


While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high ; 

Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 

Safe  into  the  haven  guide. 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last  ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

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

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

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

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  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  cover  all  my  sin : 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  me,  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. 


228  (») 


7.8. 


The  church's  one  foundation 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word : 
From  Heaven  He  came  and  sought 

To  be  His  holy  bride ;  [her 

With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Her  charter  of  salvation — 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth; 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  food ; 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 

Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest : 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up,  "  How  long  ?  " 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 


4  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumults  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  church  victorious, 

Shall  be  the  church  at  rest. 

5  Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won: 
Oh,  happy  ones  and  holy  ! 

Lord,  give  us  grace,  that  we, 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 

On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee  ! 


229  ( 


c.c.\ 

251/ 


P.H 


Great  is  the  Lord,  who  ruleth  over 

all :  [wake,  and  sing  ! 

Wake,    wake,    and    sing !     wake, 

Down  at  His  feet  in  adoration  fall- 
Praise  and  magnify  our  King  ! 

O  ye  redeemed  above,  strike,  strike  your  harps 
of  love  ! 

Hail  the  Blessed  One  !  hail  the  Mighty  One ! 
Sweetly   His   wonders    tell,   loudly   His    glory 

Praise  and  magnify  our  King  I  [swell — 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  who  spake  and  it 

was  done :  [has  won. 

Honour  and  strength,  dominion  He 

3  Great  is  the  Lord  !    oh,  come  with 

holy  mirth ;  [earth. 

Come  and  rejoice,  ye  nations  of  the 

4  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  holy  is  His 

name  !  [works  proclaim. 

Angels    and    men,    His    wondrous 


230  (S 


6.6.6.6.8.8 


Come,  every  joyful  heart, 

That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert 
To  celebrate  His  fame ; 
Tell  all  above  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  Him  you  owe. 

2  He  left  His  starry  crown, 

And  laid  His  robes  aside ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down. 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  he  endured  no  tongue  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and 
hell. 

3  From  the  dark  grave  He  rose — 

The  mansion  of  the  dead ; 
And  thence  His  mighty  foes 
In  glorious  triumph  led : 


Up  through  the  sky  the  Conqueror 

rode,  a  [G°d- 

And    reigns    on   high,    the    Saviour 

4      From  thence  He'll  quickly  come— 
His  chariot  will  not  stay— 
And  bear  our  spirits  home 
To  realms  of  endless  day : 
There  shall  we  see  His  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  His  embrace. 


231 


(lli)  u-10- 

Hark,  hark  !  my  soul !  angelic  songs 

are  swelling 

O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean  s 

wave-beat  shore ; 

How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed 

strains  are  telling  [no  more. 

Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be 

Angels,  sing  on  !  your  faithful  watches  keeping ; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above ; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping, 

And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless  love. 

2  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening 

pealing,  [and  sea 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly 

stealing,  [steps  to  Thee. 

Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary 

3  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them 

singing,  [bids  you  come  " ; 

"  Come,  weary  souls  !    for  Jesus 

And   through   the   dark,   its   echoes 

sweetly  ringing,  [home. 

The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us 


232 


L.M. 

Wake  Thou  my  harp,  O  Mighty  Love, 
That  fiirst  the  boundless  realm  above  ! 
Sweep  Thou  my  strings,  for  I  would 
sing  [King. 

Redeeming  grace  through  Christ  my 

Redeeming  grace,  redeeming  grace, 
That  gives  my  soul  a  resting-place  j 
I'll  sing,  while  time  rolls  on  apace, 
Redeeming  grace,  redeeming  grace. 

2  Thou   great   First   Cause  of  mortal 

good,  [has  stood, 

Whose  throne  through  endless  years 
Instruct  my  feeble  voice  to  sing  [King. 
Redeeming  grace  through  Christ  my 

3  The  spark  has  kindled  to  a  flame ; 
My  soul,  rejoicing  in  Thy  name. 
Bids  all  within  me  join  and  sing  [King. 
Redeeming  grace  through  Christ  my 

4  And  when  my  spirit  flees  away    [day. 
From   all   that   cheers   life's   fleeting 


Songs  of  Praise 

With  saints  around  Thy  throne  I'll 
sing  lKm* 

Redeeming  grace  through  Christ  my 

233  Oft) 

"  God  is  Love  !  "—His  Word  pro- 
claims it, 

Day  by  day  the  truth  we  prove ; 
Heaven  and  earth  with  joy  are  telling. 

Ever  telling,  "  God  is  Love  ! 

Hallelujah  !  tell  the  story, 
Sung  by  angel  choirs  above  ; 

Sounding  forth  the  mighty  chorus— 
«*  God  is  Light,  and  God  is  Love  J 

2  "  God  is  Love  !  "—oh,  tell  it  gladly, 

How  the  Saviour  from  above 
Came  to  seek  and  save  the  lost  ones. 
Showing  thus  the  Father's  love. 

3  "  God    is    Love  !  "—oh,    boundless 

mercy— 
May  we  all  its  fulness  prove  ! 
Telling  those  who  sit  in  darkness, 
"  God  is  Light,  and  God  is  Love  I 


234 


P.M. 

Let  us  sing  again  the  praise  of  the 
Saviour,  [the  Father's  love; 

How  He  died  that  we  might  know 

Let  us  tell  to  all  the  world  His  com- 
passion, [above. 

How  He  ever  lives  to  plead  for  us 

Let  us  tell  ...  the  wondrous  story, 
How  He  died  .  .  .  upon  the  tree  ; 
Unto  Him  be  all  the  praise  and  the  glory  ; 
He  hath  suffered  that  from  sin  we  might  be 
free.  .  .  . 

2  Let  us  praise  Him  for  the  words  full 

of  comfort,  [ago; 

That  He  left  for  us  recorded  long 
He  is  near  to  every  one  that  believeth, 
And  His  mercy  to  the  faithful  He 

will  show. 

3  Let   us   praise    Him   for    the    soul- 

cheering  promise  [yet  behold ; 
Of  the  mansions  that  our  e^es  shall 
When  we  gather  with  the  blest  in 

His  kingdom,  [ne'er  be  told. 

Where  the  riches  of  His  grace  can 


235  ( 


S.SA 
160/ 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine ; 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 


2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire : 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be — 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide : 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away ; 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream — 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll — 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above — 

A  ransomed  soul. 


236 


8.7. 


Come,  oh  come,  and  let  us  worship, 
Gathered  in  the  house  of  prayer ; 

Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation 
While  He  waits  to  meet  us  there. 

Come,  oh  come,  and  let  us  worship. 

Bringing  songs  of  love  and  praise, 
Unto  Him  whose  loving  kindness 

Has  been  o'er  us  all  our  days. 

2  He  hath  pardoned  our  transgressions 

Taken  all  our  sins  away ; 

He  will  lead  us,  by  His  Spirit, 

Safely  to  the  perfect  day. 

3  Soon  our  trials  will  be  ended, 

And,  among  the  loved  and  blest, 
We  shall  join  the  bright  immortals 
In  that  Home  of  joy  and  rest. 


237  ( 


s.s.x 

697/ 


7s. 


Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  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 ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling  ! 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress ; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace : 


Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 
4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  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. 

238 

God  of  love,  and  God  of  might, 

God  of  truth,  and  God  of  light, 

Heart  and  voice  we  would  unite, 

Giving  praise  to  Thee. 

2  With  the  sweets  of  morning's  balm, 
With  the  hush  of  evening's  calm, 
Fervent  hymn  and  holy  psalm 

Rise  continually. 

3  We  adore  Thee,  God  most  high, 
We  Thy  mercy  magnify ; 

On  Thy  word  our  souls  rely, 
Trusting  peacefully. 

4  We  have  heard  Thy  words  of  cheer 
On  our  pilgrim  journey  here ; 

We  have  known  Thy  presence  near, 
Shining  constantly. 


239  Gt) 


3.7. 


In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 

All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me ; 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From      the      cross      the      radiance 
streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace     is     there     that     knows     no 
measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

240  CefO 
I've  learned  to  sing  a  glad  new  song 

Of  praise  unto  our  King  ! 
And    now    with    all    my    ransomed 
His  praises  I  will  sing.         [powers 

His  praises  I  will  sing  ! 
He  is  my  Lord  and  King  ! 
And  now  with  all  my  ransomed  power* 
His  praises  I  will  sing  ! 


Songs  of  Praise 


CM. 


2  I've    learned    to    sing    the    song    of 

Tis  sweeter  every  day,  [peace, 

Since  Jesus  calmed  my  troubled  soul, 
And  bore  my  sins  away. 

3  I  sing  the  song  of  perfect  love, 

It  casteth  out  all  fear  ! 
Oh   breadth,   oh   length,   oh   depth, 
oh  height  ! 
Oh  love  so  full  of  cheer  ! 

4  I've  learned  to  sing  the  song  of  joy; 

My  cup  is  running  o'er 
With  blessings  full  of  peace  and  love : 
And  still  there's  more  and  more. 

5  Soon  I  shall  sing  the  new,  new  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb, 
With  all  the  sainted  hosts  above, 
Before  the  great  I  AM  ! 

241 

My  Saviour's  praises  I  will  sing, 

And  all  His  love  express ; 
Whose  mercies  each  returning  day, 

Proclaim  His  faithfulness. 

"  Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee  ! 
Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee  ! 
And  I  will  praise,  will  praise 
Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever  !  " 

2  Redeemed  by  His  almighty  power, 

My  Saviour  and  my  King ; 
My  confidence  in  Him  I  place, 
To  Him  my  soul  would  cling. 

3  On  Thee  alone,  my  Saviour,  God, 

My  steadfast  hopes  depend; 
And  to  Thy  holy  will  my  soul 
Submissively  would  bend. 

4  Oh,  grant  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  grace, 

And  aid  my  feeble  powers, 
That  gladly  I  may  follow  Thee 
Through  all  my  future  hours. 


242  (K) 


8.7. 


Love  divine,  all  loves  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ; 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  longing  heart  ! 
2  Breathe,    oh,    breathe    Thy    loving 

Into  every  troubled  breast  !  [Spirit 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Come,  Almighty  to  deliver  ! 

Let  us  all  Thy  grace  receive ; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 


3  Finish,  then,  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  may  we  be ; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  Thee : 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  ! 


243  as 


CM. 


Oh  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim — 
To  spread  thro'  all  the  earth  abroad — 
The  honours  of  Thy  name. 

3  Jesus,   the   Name   that   charms   our 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ;  [fears, 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His    blood    can    make    the    foulest 
His  blood  avails  for  me.        [clean, 


244  ( 


s.s.\ 

436/ 


CM. 


I  to  the  hills  will  lift  mine  eyes, 
From  whence  doth  come  mine  aid ; 

My  safety  cometh  from  the  Lord, 
Who  heaven  and  earth  hath  made. 

2  Thy  foot  He'll  not  let  slide,  nor  will 

He  slumber  that  thee  keeps : 
Behold,  He  that  keeps  Israel, 
He  slumbers  not  nor  sleeps. 

3  The  Lord  thee  keeps,  the  Lord  thy 

shade 
On  thy  right  hand  doth  stay : 
The  moon  by  night  thee  shall  not 
Nor  yet  the  sun  by  day.         [smite, 

4  The  Lord  shall  keep  thy  soul;  He 

Preserve  thee  from  all  ill :        [shall 
Henceforth  thy  going  out  and  in 
God  keep  for  ever  will. 


245 


CM. 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten    thousand    thousand    are    their 

But  all  their  joys  are  one.  [tongues, 
2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  " ;  [cry, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 

"  For  He  was  slain  for  us." 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP: 


8.4.8.4.8.4. 


3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

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

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

246 

My  God,  I  thank  Thee,  who  hast 
The  earth  so  bright,  [made, 

So  full  of  splendour  and  of  joy, 
Beauty  and  light ; 

So  many  glorious  things  are  here, 
Noble  and  right. 

2  I  thank  Thee,  too,  that  Thou  hast 

Joy  to  abound ;  [made 

So  many  gentle  thoughts  and  deeds 

Circling  us  round ; 
That  in  the  darkest  spot  of  earth 

Some  love  is  found. 

3  I  thank  Thee  more  that  all  my  joy 

Is  touched  with  pain; 
That  shadows  fall  on  brightest  hours, 

That  thorns  remain ; 
So  that  earth's  bliss  may  be  my  guide, 

And  not  my  chain. 

4  For  Thou  who  knowest,  Lord,  how 

Our  weak  heart  clings,         [soon 
Hast  given  us  joys,  tender  and  true, 

Yet  all  with  wings, 
So  that  we  see,  gleaming  on  high, 

Diviner  things. 

5  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  Thou  hast 

The  best  in  store ;  [kept 

I  have  enough,  yet  not  too  much, 

To  long  for  more ; 
A  yearning  for  a  deeper  peace 

Not  known  before. 

6  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  here  our 

Though  amply  blest,  [souls, 

Can  never  find,  although  they  seek, 

A  perfect  rest — 
Nor  ever  shall,  until  they  lean 

On  Jesus'  breast. 


247  ( 


c.c.\ 
us) 


7.6.D. 


"Oh,  serve  the  Lord  with  gladness," 
And  come  before  His  throne ; 

He  is  the  great  Creator, 
And  He  is  God  alone ; 


The  heavens  declare  His  glory, 

The  earth  His  power  displays ; 
While  millions  without  number 
To  Him  glad  anthems  raise. 
"  Oh,  serve  the  Lord  with  gladness/' 

And  come  before  His  throne  ! 
He  is  our  great  Redeemer, 
And  He  is  God  alone. 

2  "  Oh,  serve  the  Lord  with  gladness," 

And  glad  hosannas  bring 
To  Him,  the  Sovereign  Ruler, 

The  universal  King ; 
For  ever  through  the  ages 

His  truth  unchanging  stands; 
Let  all  the  nations  fear  Him, 

And  reverence  His  commands. 

3  "  Oh,  serve  the  Lord  with  gladness," 

His  love  to  all  proclaim ; 
Exalt  Him  in  the  highest, 

And  spread  abroad  His  fame ; 
All  majesty,  dominion, 

All  power  and  glory,  be 
To  Him  who  reigns  in  triumph, 

Through  all  eternity. 


/s.s.\ 

V686,' 


7* 


248 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  Kingdom  come  ? 
No : — the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,   and   hymns,   and   songs   of 

praise. 

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

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

249  (405)  s.m. 

Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ! 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King  ! 


Songs  of  Praise 


2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound : 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  His  throne, 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 

We  are  His  work,  and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod ; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 


250  © 


8.7. 


My  life  flows  on  in  endless  song ; 
Above  earth's  lamentation 

I  hear  the  sweet  though  far-off  hymn 
That  hails  a  new  creation : 

Through  all  the  tumult  and  the  strife 
I  hear  the  music  ringing ; 

It  finds  an  echo  in  my  soul- 
How  can  I  keep  from  singing  ? 

2  What  though  my  joys  and  comforts 

The  Lord  my  Saviour  liveth ;   [die  ! 
What    though   the   darkness    gather 
round  ! 
Songs  in  the  night  He  giveth : 
No  storm  can  shake  my  inmost  calm 

While  to  that  refuge  clinging ; 
Since  Christ  is  Lord  of  heaven  and 
earth, 
How  can  I  keep  from  singing  ? 

3  I  lift  mine  eyes ;  the  cloud  grows  thin ; 

I  see  the  blue  above  it ;      [smooths 
And    day    by    day    this    pathway 

Since  first  I  learned  to  love  it : 
The  peace  of  Christ  makes  fresh  my 

A  fountain  ever  springing:    [heart, 
All  things  are  mine  since  I  am  His — 

How  can  I  keep  from  singing  ? 

251  (!«) 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me : 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  Fall, 
Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate : 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty 

foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along : 
His  loving-kindness,  oh,  how  strong  ! 


252  t 


S.S.\ 
143/ 


L.M. 


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, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we 

strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful 

songs,  [raise ; 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand 

tongues,  [praise. 

Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding 

4  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When   rolling   years   shall   cease   to 
move. 


253  ( 


SJ.\ 
222/ 


I.M. 


I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God  ! 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  given 

The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

254  (HD 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 
2      Sing  of  His  dying  love ; 

Sing  of  His  risen  power ; 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 

For  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 

3  Ye  pilgrims  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing  ! 

Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God — 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  King  ! 

4  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim ; 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 


255 


/S.S.N 
\G83/ 


8.7.4. 


In  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 
We  Thy  people  now  draw  near; 

Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling, 
Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear, 

Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  Thy  Word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  length- 

ened, 
May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strength- 
ened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be ; 

Till  Thy  glory, 
Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  Then  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

Thee  Thy  people  shall  adore, 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Far  than  thought  conceived  before ; 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full,  unmixed,  and  evermore. 


256  (») 


Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.    Amen. 


The  Word  of  God 


257 


lis. 

Oh,  tell  me  the  story  that  never  grows 
old,  [foretold ; 

The  story  of  One  whom  the  prophets 

The  Horn  of  salvation,  the  Sceptre, 
the  Star,  [from  afar. 

The  Light  in  the  darkness  they  saw 

It  never  grows  old,  it  never  grows  old ; 
The  story  of  Jesus  will  never  grow  old. 

2  Oh,  tell  me  the  story  that  never  grows 

old,  [told ; 

The   story   the   angel   at   Bethlehem 

The  Babe  in  the  manger,  of  lowliest 

birth,  [worth. 

^The   highest    archangel   excelling   in 


3  Oh,  tell  me  the  story  that  never  grows 

old,  [fold; 

The  story  the  Gospels  repeat  mani- 
The  love  and  compassion  in  Jesus  we 

trace,  [and  grace. 

The  power  and  patience,  the  glory 

4  Oh,  tell  me  the  story  that  never  grows 

old,  [fold; 

The  story  the  ages  to  come  will  un- 
The  kindness  of  God  in  redeeming 

the  lost ;  [the  cost. 

The  death  of  our  Saviour  in  paying 


258  (S) 


CM. 


Father  of  mercies  !  in  Thy  Word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 

For  ever  be  Thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

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

3  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight  ! 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord  ! 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


259 


CM. 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with 
On  all  Thy  works  I  look  !     [praise 

But  still  Thy  wisdom,  power,  and 
grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  Thy  book. 

2  The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll 

Have  much  instruction  given ; 
But  Thy  good  Word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  rise  to  heaven. 

3  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 

And  hence  my  hopes  arise. 

4  Then  may  I  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er 
And  meditate  by  night. 


260  cm. 

Lord,  I  have  made  Thy  Word  my 
choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 

My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 
2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  Thy  love, 

And  keep  Thy  laws  in  sight ; 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove 

With  ever  fresh  delight. 
'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 

And  hidden  glory  lies. 
4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 

And  our  eternal  rest. 


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A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic,  like  the  sun : 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; 

It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above  ! 


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L.M. 


An  open  Bible  for  the  world — 
May  this  our  glorious  motto  be  ! 
On  every  breeze  its  flag  unfurled 
Shall  scatter  blessings  rich  and  free. 

Blest  Word  of  God  !  . . .  send  forth  thy  light . . , 
O'er  every  land  and  every  sea,  .  .  . 
Till  all  who  wander  in  the  night  .  .  . 
Are  led  to  God  and  heaven  by  thee. 

2  Where'er  it  goes  its  golden  light, 
Streaming  as  from  an  unveiled  sun, 
Shall  dissipate  the  clouds  of  night, 
Undo  the  work  that  sin  has  done. 

3  It  shows  to  men  the  Father's  face, 
All-radiant  with  forgiving  love ; 
And  to  the  lost  of  Adam's  race 
Proclaims  sweet  mercy  from  above. 

4  It  offers  rest  to  weary  hearts ; 

It  comforts  those  who  sit  in  tears ; 

3 


The  Word  of  God 

To  all  who  faint,  it  strength  imparts, 
And  gilds  with  hope  th'  eternal  years. 


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/s.s.\ 

U85/ 


P.M. 

Cling  to  the  Bible,  though  all  else  be 

taken ;  [and  pure ; 

Lose  not  its  precepts  so  precious 

Souls   that   are   sleeping   its   tidings 

awaken :  [sure. 

Life  from  the  dead  in  its  promises 

Cling  to  the  Bible  1   Cling  to  the  Bible ! 

Cling  to  the  Bible — Our  Lamp  and  our  Guide ! 

2  Cling  to  the  Bible  !    this  jewel  and 

treasure  [man ; 

Brings  life  eternal,  and  saves  fallen 

Surely    its    value    no    mortal    can 

measure :  [you  can  ! 

Seek  for  its  blessing,  O  soul,  while 

3  Lamp  for  the  feet  that  in  by-ways 

have  wandered,     [otherwise  fall ; 

Guide  for  the  youth  that  would 

Hope  for  the  sinner  whose  life  has 

been  squandered,  [all. 

Staff  for  the  aged,  and  best  book  of 


264  (S) 


Oh,  wonderful,  wonderful  Word  of 
the  Lord  ! 
True  wisdom  its  pages  unfold ; 
And  though  we  may  read  them  a 
thousand  times  o'er, 
They  never,  no,  never  grow  old. 
Each    line    hath    a    treasure,    each 
promise  a  pearl, 
That  all  if  they  will  may  secure ; 
And  we  know  that  when  time  and 
the  world  pass  away, 
God's  Word  shall  for  ever  endure. 

2  Oh,  wonderful,  wonderful  Word  of 

the  Lord  ! 
The  lamp  that  our  Father  above 
So  kindly  has  lighted  to  teach  us  the 
way 
That  leads  to  the  arms  of  His  love  ! 
Its  warnings,  its  counsels,  are  faithful 
and  just ; 
Its  judgments  are  perfect  and  pure ; 
And  we  know  that  when  time  and  the 
world  pass  away, 
God's  Word  shall  for  ever  endure. 

3  Oh,  wonderful,  wonderful  Word  of 

the  Lord  ! 
Our  only  salvation  is  there ; 
It  carries  conviction  down  deep  in 

the  heart, 
And  shows  us  ourselves  as  we  arew 


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It  tells  of  a  Saviour,  and  points  to 
the  cross, 
Where  pardon  we  now  may  secure ; 
For  we  know  that  when  time  and  the 
world  pass  away, 
God's  Word  shall  for  ever  endure. 

4  Oh,  wonderful,  wonderful  Word  of 
the  Lord  ! 
The  hope  of  our  friends  in  the  past ; 
Its  truth  where  so  firmly  they  anchored 
their  trust, 
Through  ages  eternal  shall  last. 
Oh,  wonderful,  wonderful  Word  of 
the  Lord  ! 
Unchanging,  abiding,  and  sure ; 
For  we  know  that  when  time  and 
the  world  pass  away, 
God's  Word  shall  for  ever  endure. 


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s.s.\ 


L.M. 


Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 
To  Thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring ; 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow, 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  Thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below  and  worlds  above ; 
But  in  Thy  blessed  Word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 

3  Here  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  my  labouring  conscience 

peace; 
Here  lifts  my  grateful  passions  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

4  For  love  like  this,  oh,  let  my  song 
Through   endless   years   Thy   praise 

prolong  ! 
Let  distant  climes  Thy  name  adore, 
Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 


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P.M. 

Thanks  for  Thy  Word,  O  blessed 
Redeemer  ! 

Open  our  eyes  its  beauty  to  see ; 
Grant  us  Thy  grace  to  study  it  wisely, 

Close  every  heart  to  all  but  Thee. 

Thanks  for  the  Bible,  offering  so  freely 
Pardon  and  peace  to  all  who  believe  ; 

Help  us,  O  Lord,  its  counsel  to  follow, 
Meekly  by  faith  its  truth  receive. 

2  Thanks  for  Thy  Word  of  precept  and 
promise,  [way, 

Lamp  to  our  feet  and  light  to  our 
Points  us  afar  where  pleasures  im- 
mortal [of  day. 
Bloom  in  Thine  own  bright  realm 


3  Blessed  are  they  who  keep  its  com- 
mandments, [Thee ; 
They    shall    abide   for   ever   with 
Close  by  the  clear  and  beautiful  river, 
Sharing  the  fruits  of  life's  fair  tree. 


267  (S) 


Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  to  my  feet,  O  Lord, 
Thy  Word  is  a  light  to  my  way ; 

It  shines  in  my  soul  like  a  star  by 

night,  [day. 

And  comforts  and  cheers  me  by 

0  wonderful,  wonderful  Word, 

My  treasure,  my  hope,  and  my  stay  ; 

Each  promise  recorded  delights  my  soul, 

And  brightens  each  step  of  my  way. 

2  Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  to  my  feet,  O  Lord, 

And,  trusting  in  Thee  as  my  all, 
Whatever  of  evil  may  cross  my  path, 

1  never,  no,  never  can  fall. 

3  Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  to  my  feet,  O  Lord ; 

And  oh,  when  Thy  glory  I  see, 
For  all  the  rich  blessings  its  truth  has 
brought, 
The  praise  will  I  give  unto  Thee. 


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623/ 


L.H. 

The  heavens  declare  Thy  glory,  Lord  ! 
In  every  star  Thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  Thy  Word, 
We  read  Thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  radiant  sun,  the  changing  light, 

-  And   nights   and    days   Thy   power 
confess ; 
But  the  blest  volume  Thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  Thy  justice  and  Thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  Thy 

praise  [stand : 

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

4  Nor  shall  Thy  spreading  Gospel  rest, 
Till  through  the  world  Thy  truth  has 

run; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

2v>y  (mo)  l.m. 

There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 

Life,    love,    and    joy,    still    gliding 

through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 
2  That     sacred     stream  —  Thy     holy 

Word- 
Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls ; 


Sweet  peace  Thy  promises  afford, 
And  give  new  strength  to  tainting 

souls. 
3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar : 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide ; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 
Trembles,   and   dreads   the   swelling 

tide. 


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The  Lord's  Day 


S.SA 
707/ 


7.fi. 


O  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

O  day  of  joy  and  light; 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright  ! 
On  thee  the  high  and  lowly 

Before  th'  eternal  throne 
Sing  "  Holy,  Holy,  Holy," 

To  God  the  Three  in  One  ! 

2  On  Thee  at  the  creation 

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

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

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

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 

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

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

A  day  of  holy  love, 
A  day  of  resurrection 

From  earth  to  things  above. 

4  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  gospel-light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

5  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest. 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

271  6.6.8.6.6.8. 

How  pleased  and  blest  was  I 
To  hear  the  people  cry : 
Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  1 


The  Lord's  Day 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear,  [round ; 
To  pray  and  praise  and  hear 

The  sacred  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  There  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fixed  His  royal  throne- 
He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there 

He  bids  the  saint  be  glad, 
He  makes  the  sinner  sad, 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest : 
The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest. 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
Peace  to  this  sacred  house  ! 

For  there  my  friends  and  kindred 
And  since  my  glorious  God  [dwell ; 
Makes  thee  His  blest  abode, 

My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well, 

272  Gfi)  **■ 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own ; 

Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell : 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ! 
Help  us,  O  Lord  !  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who   comes   in   God    His   Father's 
To  save  our  sinful  race.         [name 

5  Hosanna,  in  the  highest  strains 

The  Church  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens   in  which    He 
reigns 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 


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7.8. 


The  dawn  of  God's  dear  Sabbath 
Breaks  o'er  the  earth  again. 

As  some  sweet  summer  morning 
After  a  night  of  pain : 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 


It  comes  as  cooling  showers 
To  some  exhausted  land, 

As  shade  of  clustered  palm  trees 
'Mid  weary  wastes  of  sand. 

2  O  day,  when  earthly  sorrow 

Is  merged  in  heavenly  joy, 
And  trial  changed  to  blessing 

That  foes  may  not  destroy ; 
When  want  is  turned  to  fulness, 

And  weariness  to  rest ; 
And  pain  to  wondrous  rapture, 

Upon  the  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Lord,  we  would  bring  for  offering, 

Though  marred  with  earthly  soil, 
A  week  of  earnest  labour, 

Of  steady,  faithful  toil ; 
Fair  fruits  of  self-denial, 

Of  strong,  deep  love  to  Thee, 
Fostered  by  Thine  own  Spirit 

In  our  humility. 

4  And  we  would  bring  our  burden 

Of  sinful  thought  and  deed, 
In  Thy  pure  presence  kneeling, 

From  bondage  to  be  freed ; 
Our  hearts'  most  bitter  sorrow 

For  all  Thy  work  undone, — 
So  many  talents  wasted, 

So  few  bright  laurels  won  ! 

5  So  be  it,  Lord,  for  ever : 

Oh,  may  we  evermore, 
In  Jesus'  holy  presence, 

His  blessed  name  adore : 
Upon  His  peaceful  Sabbath, 

Within  His  temple  walls, 
Type  of  the  stainless  worship 

In  Zion's  golden  halls ; 

6  So  that  in  joy  and  gladness 

We  reach  that  home  at  last ; v 
When  life's  short  week  of  sorrow, 

And  sin,  and  strife  is  past ; 
When  angel-hands  have  gathered 

The  fair  ripe  fruit  for  Thee, 
O  Father,  Lord,  Redeemer, 

Most  Holy  Trinity. 


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s.s.\ 

621/ 


L.M. 


Lord  of  the  Sabbath  !  hear  our  vows 
On  this  Thy  day,  in  this  Thy  house ; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 
The  songs  which  from  the  desert  rise. 

2  Thine   earthly   Sabbaths,    Lord,   we 
love; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above : 
To  that  our  labouring  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 


3  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell,   shall   reach  the 

place; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose : 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

5  O  long-expected  day,  begin  ! 
Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death  to  rest  with  God. 


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/S.S.\ 

U06/ 


L.M. 


Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  Thy  name,  give  thanks  and 

sing, 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

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

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His 

Word;  [shine  ! 

Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they 
How  deep  Thy  counsels,  how  divine  ! 

4  Lord,  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When   grace  hath   well   refined   my 

heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before, 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

6  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below, 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


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L.M. 


Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  the  rest ; 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blest. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love 
assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds, 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 


The  Lord*s  Supper 


3  Oh  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may 

rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies, 
And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet 

repose  [knows. 

Which    none   but    he    that    feels    it 

4  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  re- 
mains ; 

The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away : 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end  I 

The  Lord's  Supper 

2/    J     UdV  78. 

"  Till  He  come  !  "    Oh,  let  the  words 
Linger  on  the  trembling  chords ; 
Let  the  "  little  while  "  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen : 
Let  us  think  how  heaven  and  home 
Lie  beyond  that  "  Till  He  come  !  " 

2  When  the  weary  ones  we  love 
Enter  on  their  rest  above — 

Seems  the  earth  so  poor  and  vast  ? — 
All  our  life-joy  overcast  ? 
Hush  !  be  every  murmur  dumb : 
It  is  only  "  Till  He  come  I " 

3  Clouds  and  conflicts  round  us  press ; 
Would  we  have  one  sorrow  less  ? 
All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross, 

All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss — 
Death,  and  darkness,  and  the  tomb — 
Only  whisper  "  Till  He  come  ! " 

4  See,  the  feast  of  love  is  spread, 
Drink  the  wine  and  break  the  bread — 
Sweet  memorials — till  the  Lord 

Call  us  round  His  heavenly  board ; 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some, 
Severed  only  "  Till  He  come  ! " 


CM. 


278 

Jesus  !  of  Thee  we  ne'er  would  tire ; 

The  new  and  living  food 
Can  satisfy  our  hearts'  desire, 

And  life  is  in  Thy  blood. 

2  If  such  the  happy  midnight  song 
Our  prisoned  spirits  raise, 
What  are  the  joys  that  cause  ere  long 
Eternal  bursts  of  praise  ? 


3  To  look  within  and  see  no  stain, 

Abroad  no  curse  to  trace ; 
To  shed  no  tears,  to  feel  no  pain, 
But  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

4  To  find  each  hope  of  glory  gained, 

Fulfilled  each  precious  word ; 
And  fully  all  to  have  attained 
The  image  of  our  Lord. 


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S.S.N 
732/ 


10i. 

Come  ye  yourselves  apart  and  rest 
awhile,  [throng ; 

Weary,  I  know  it,  of  the  press  and 

Wipe  from  your  brow  the  sweat  and 
dust  of  toil,  [strong. 

And  in  My  quiet  strength  again  be 

2  Come  ye  aside  from  all  the  world 

holds  dear,  [never  known ; 

For  converse  which  the  world  has 
Alone  with  Me  and  with  My  Father 

here,  [alone. 

With  Me  and  with  My  Father  not 

3  Come,  tell  Me  all  that  ye  have  said 

and  done,  [fears ; 

Your  victories  and  failures,  hopes  and 
I  know  how  hardly  souls  are  wooed 

and  won ;  [with  tears. 

My  choicest  wreaths  are  always  wet 

4  Come  ye  and  rest :  the  journey  is  too 

great,  [and  sink : 

And  ye  will  faint  beside  the  way, 
The  bread  of  life  is  here  for  you  to 

eat,  [to  drink. 

And  here  for  you  the  wine  of  love 

5  Then,  fresh  from  converse  with  your 

Lord,  return  [even : 

And  work  till  daylight  softens  into 
The  brief  hours  are  not  lost  in  which 

ye  learn  [heaven. 

More  of  your  Master  and  His  rest  in 


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S.S.\ 
676/ 


8.7.8.7.D. 


Come,  Thou  everlasting  Spirit, 

Bring  to  every  thankful  mind 
All  the  Saviour's  dying  merit, 

All  His  sufferings  for  mankind : 
True  Recorder  of  His  passion, 

Now  the  living  faith  impart ; 
Now  reveal  His  great  salvation 

Unto  every  faithful  heart. 

2  Come,  Thou  witness  of  His  dying ; 
Come,  Remembrancer  Divine ; 
Let  us  feel  Thy  power  applying 
Christ  to  every  soul,  and  mine ; 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP: 


Let  us  groan  Thine  inward  groaning ; 

Look   on   Him   we   pierced,    and 
grieve ; 
All  partake  the  grace  atoning — 

All  the  sprinkled  blood  receive. 

3  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  He  dwelleth ; 

I  in  Him,  and  He  in  me  ! 
And  my  empty  soul  He  filleth, 

Here  and  through  eternity. 
Thus  I  wait  for  His  returning, 

Singing  ail  the  way  to  heaven ; 
Such  the  joyous  song  of  morning, 

Such  the  banquet  song  of  even. 


281  ( 


S.S.\ 
227/ 


6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


Come,  for  the  feast  is  spread ; 

Hark  to  the  call  ! 
Come  to  the  Living  Bread, 

Broken  for  all ; 
Come  to  His  "  house  of  wine," 
Low  on  His  breast  recline ; 
All  that  He  hath  is  thine ; 

Come,  sinner,  come. 

2  Come  where  the  fountain  flows- 

River  of  life — 
Healing  for  all  thy  woes, 

Doubting,  and  strife ; 
Millions  have  been  supplied, 
No  one  was  e'er  denied ; 
Come  to  the  crimson  tide, 

Come,  sinner,  come. 

3  Come  to  the  throne  of  grace, 

Boldly  draw  near ; 
He  who  would  win  the  race 

Must  tarry  here ; 
Whate'er  thy  want  may  be 
Here  is  the  grace  for  thee, 
Jesus  thy  only  plea : 

Come,  Christian,  come. 

4  Come  to  the  Better  Land, 

Pilgrim,  make  haste  ! 
Earth  is  a  foreign  strand — 

Wilderness  waste  ! 
Here  are  the  harps  of  gold, 
Here  are  the  joys  untold — 
Crowns  for  the  young  and  old : 

Come,  pilgrim,  come. 

5  Jesus,  we  come  to  Thee, 

Oh,  take  us  in  ! 
Set  Thou  our  spirits  free ; 

Cleanse  us  from  sin  ! 
Then,  in  yon  land  of  light, 
Clothed  in  our  robes  of  white, 
Resting  not  day  nor  night, 

Thee  will  we  sing. 


282  ( 


S.5.\ 
3427 


P.M. 


Thou  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour 

Thou  art  coming,  O  my  King  ! 
Every  tongue  Thy  name  confessing, 

Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing  ! 
Thou  art  coming  !     Rays  of  glory 

Thro'  the  vail  Thy  death  has  rent 
Gladden  now  our  pilgrim  pathway, 

Glory  from  Thy  presence  sent. 

Thou  art  coming  !  Thou  art  coming 

We  shall  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way  ! 
Thou  art  coming  !  we  shall  see  Thee, 

And  be  like  Thee  on  that  day  ! 
Thou  art  coming  !  Thou  art  coming  I 

Jesus,  our  beloved  Lord  ! 
Oh,  the  joy  to  see  Thee  reigning, 

Worshipped,  glorified,  adored  1 

2  Thou  art  coming  !    Not  a  shadow, 

Not  a  mist,  and  not  a  tear, 
Not  a  sin,  and  not  a  sorrow, 

On  that  sunrise  grand  and  clear: 
Thou  art  coming  !    Jesus,  Saviour, 
Nothing     else     seems     worth     a 
thought ; 
Oh,  how  marvellous  the  glory 
And    the    bliss    Thy    pain    hath 
bought. 

3  Thou  art  coming  !    We  are  waiting 

With  a  "  hope  "  that  cannot  fail, 
Asking  not  the  day  or  hour, 

Anchored  safe  within  the  vail. 
Thou  art  coming  !    At  Thy  table 

We  are  witnesses  for  this, 
As  we  meet  Thee  in  communion, 

Earnest  of  our  coming  bliss. 


P.M 


283 

We  adore  Thee,   O   Lord,   for  the 

wonderful  grace  [till  now; 

That  has  kept  and  preserved  us 

We    hallow    Thy     goodness,     Thy 

infinite  love,  [we  bow. 

While  our  hearts  in  Thy  presence 

In  accordance  to-day  with  Thy  blessed 
command, 

We  commune  at  Thy  Table  with  Thee, 
Recalling  the  words  that  to  us  Thou  hast 

"  Do  this  in  remembrance  of  Me."   [said, 

2  Though  unworthy  to  eat  of  Thy  life- 

giving  bread,  [fall ; 

Or  to  gather  the  crumbs  as  they 

We  come  through  Thy  merit  and  take 

of  the  feast, 
In  Thy  mercy  provided  for  all. 

3  May  our  strength  be  renewed  and  our 

souls  be  impressed  [behold ; 

With  the  scenes  that  by  faith  we 


And  show  forth  the  death  of  the  Lord 
till  He  come, 
And  we  rest  in  Thy  glory  untold. 


284  ( 


s.s.\ 

714/ 


7.8. 


Sit  down  beneath  His  shadow, 
And  rest  with  great  delight ; 

The  faith  that  now  beholds  Him 
Is  pledge  of  future  sight. 

2  Our  Master's  love  remember, 

Exceeding  great  and  free ; 

Lift  up  thy  heart  in  gladness, 

For  He  remembers  thee. 

3  Bring  every  weary  burden, 

Thy  sin,  thy  fear,  thy  grief; 
He  calls  the  heavy  laden, 
And  gives  them  kind  relief. 

4  A  little  while,  though  parted, 

Remember,  wait,  and  love ; 
Until  He  comes  in  glory, 
Until  we  meet  above : 

5  Till  in  the  Father's  Kingdom 

The  heavenly  feast  is  spread ; 
And  we  behold  His  beauty, 
Whose  blood  for  us  was  shed  ! 


285 


L.M. 

Jesus,  Thou  joy  of  loving  hearts, 
Thou  Fount  of  life,  Thou  Light  of 
men,  [parts, 

From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  im- 
We  turn  unfilled  to  Thee  again. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood ; 
Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  Thou  art 

good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee,  all  in  all. 

3  We  taste  Thee,  O  Thou  living  Bread, 
And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still ; 
We   drink    of  Thee,    the   Fountain 

Head,  [fill- 

And  thirst  our  souls  from  Thee  to 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee 
Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast ; 
Glad,  when  Thy  gracious  smile  we 

see;  [fast. 

Blest,  when  our  faith  can  hold  Thee 

5  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay ; 

Make   all    our   moments   calm   and 

bright; 
Chase  the  dark  night  of  sm  away : 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light. 


286 


Evening  and  Cloiing  Hymns 
Evening  and  Closing  Hymns 

(370)  8-7 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal : 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst 
heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  past  us  fiy ; 
Angel  guards  from  Thee  surround  us : 
We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake 

us, 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom  ! 

287  (S)  ^.8.7.8.7. 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 
Oh,  refresh  us,  oh,  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. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  faithful 

To  the  truth  may  we  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 
May  we  ever,  may  we  ever, 

Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 


288 


8.8.7.D 


Father,  in  high  heaven  dwelling, 
May  our  evening  song  be  telling 

Of  Thy  mercy  large  and  free : 
Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  fed  us, 
Through  the  day  Thy  care  has  led  us, 

With  divinest  charity. 
2  This  day's  sins,  oh  pardon,  Saviour, 
Evil  thoughts,  perverse  behaviour, 

Envy,  pride,  and  vanity : 
From  the  world,  the  flesh,  deliver— 
Save  us  now,  and  save  us  ever, 

O  Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary  ! 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 


3  From  enticements  of  the  devil, 
From  the  might  of  spirits  evil, 

Be  our  shield  and  panoply : 
Let  Thy  power  this  night  defend  us, 
And  a  heavenly  peace  attend  us, 

And  angelic  company. 

4  Whilst  the  night-dews  are  distilling, 
Holy  Ghost,  each  heart  be  filling 

With  Thine  own  serenity : 
Softly  let  the  eyes  be  closing, 
Loving  souls  on  Thee  reposing, 

Ever  blessed  Trinity  ! 


289 


/s.s.\ 

V366/ 


8.7. 


Silently  the  shades  of  evening 
Gather  round  my  lonely  door ; 

Silently  they  bring  before  me 
Faces  I  shall  see  no  more. 

2  Oh,  not  lost,  but  gone  before  us  ! 

Let  them  never  be  forgot : 
Sweet  their  memory  to  the  lonely ; 
In  our  hearts  they  perish  not. 

3  How  such  holy  memories  cluster, 

Like  the  stars  when  storms  are  past ; 
Pointing  up  to  that  far  heaven, 
Where  we  hope  to  meet  at  last. 


/c.c.\ 

V269/ 


8.7. 


290 

At  evening  time  may  there  be  light, 
While  life's  brief  day  is  closing ; 

Then  shall  I  fear  no  gathering  night, 
In  Jesus'  love  reposing. 

2  At  evening  time  may  there  be  light, 

The  light  of  life  eternal ; 
The    radiance    of    those    mansions 
In  climes  for  ever  vernal,      [bright, 

3  At  evening  time  there  shall  be  light, 

Earth's  day  of  storm  is  dying ; 

Sorrow  and  sadness  take  their  flight, 

There  shall  be  no  more  sighing. 

4  At  evening  time  there  shall  be  light, 

The  twilight  skies  adorning ; 
But  oh,  how  fair  the  radiance  bright 
Of  that  swift-speeding  morning. 


291 


fS.SA 
\729J 


10s. 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we 
raise  [of  praise : 

With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn 

We  rise  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship 
cease ;  [of  peace. 

And  now,  departing,  wait  Thy  word 
2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  home- 
ward way ;  [end  the  day ; 

With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall 


Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the 
hearts  from  shame,     [Thy  name. 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon 

3  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  through 

the  coming  night ;  flight ; 

Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into 
From   harm   and   danger  keep   Thy 

children  free,  [Thee. 

For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to 

4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our 

earthly  life,  [strife ; 

Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our 

conflict  cease,  [peace. 

Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal 


292 


P.HL 


Day  is  dying  in  the  west, 
Heaven  is  touching  earth  with  rest ; 
Wait  and  worship  while  the  night 
Sets  her  evening  lamps  alight 
Through  all  the  sky. 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thee  ! 
Heaven  and  earth  are  praising  Thee, 
O  Lord  most  high! 

2  Lord  of  life,  beneath  the  dome 
Of  the  universe,  Thy  home, 
Gather  us,  who  seek  Thy  face, 
To  the  fold  of  Thy  embrace, 

For  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  While  the  deepening  shadows  fall, 
Heart  of  Love,  enfolding  all, 
Through  the  glory  and  the  grace 
Of  the  stars  that  veil  Thy  face, 

Our  hearts  ascend. 

4  When  for  ever  from  our  sight 
Pass  the  stars,  the  day,  the  night, 
Lord  of  angels,  on  our  eyes 

Let  eternal  morning  rise, 
And  shadows  end. 


293 


PJB. 

Once    more    at    rest,    my    peaceful 

thoughts  are  blending ; 

Once  more,  O  Lord,  Thy  loving 

smile  I  see; 

For  softly  now  the  twilight  shades 

descending         [alone  with  Thee. 

Have   closed,    and   left   my   heart 

Still,  still  I  hear  Thy  words  of  consolation 
That  gave  me  hope  when  I  was  sorely  tried; 

And  since  that  hour  of  hallowed  meditation, 
Thy  counsel,  Lord,  has  been  my  only  guide. 

2  Once  more  at  rest,  my  cares  awhile 

forsaking,  [have  won ; 

I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  for  victories  I 


Evening  and  Closing  Hymns 


For  strength  and  grace,  when  earthly 

ties  were  breaking, 

To  trust  in  Thee,  and  say,  "Thy 

will  be  done." 

3  Once  more  at  rest,  I  view  the  silent 

river,  [bear  me  o'er ; 

Whose  placid  waves  Thy  love  will 

There,  home  at  last,  my  raptured  soul 

for  ever  [comes  no  more. 

Will  fold  her  wings,  where  sorrow 


294  ( 


c.c.\ 

156>/ 


7s. 


Stealing  from  the  world  away, 
We  are  come  to  seek  Thy  face ; 
Kindly  meet  us,  Lord,  we  pray; 
Grant  us  Thy  reviving  grace. 

2  Yonder  stars  that  gild  the  sky 
Shine  with  but  a  borrowed  light ; 
We,  unless  Thy  light  be  nigh, 
Wander  wrapt  in  gloomy  night. 

3  Sun  of  Righteousness,  dispel 

All  our  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears ; 
May  Thy  light  within  us  dwell 
Till  eternal  day  appears  ! 


295  as-) 


"  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee : 
The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon 
And  be  gracious  unto  thee,      [thee, 
And  be  gracious  unto  thee : 
The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance, 
His  countenance  upon  thee, 
And  give  thee  peace."  .  .  . 


296 


/S.S.\ 


6.5. 


Now  the  day  is  over, 
Night  is  drawing  nigh, 

Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose ; 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

3  Through  the  long  night-watches 

May  Thine  angels  spread 
Their  white  wings  above  us, 
Watching  round  each  bed. 

4  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinlesr 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 

5  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run. 


297  ( 


S.S.\ 
73lJ 


10i. 

Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  even- 
tide ;  [abide : 

The  darkness  deepens ;  Lord,  with  me 

When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts 
flee,  [me  ! 

Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little 

day ;  [away ; 

Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 
O  Thou,   who  changest  not,   abide 

with  me  ! 

3  Come  not  in  terrors,  as  the  King  of 

kings ;  [Thy  wings ; 

But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  in 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every 

plea ;  [with  me. 

Come,  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide 

4  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing 

hour ;  [tempter's  power  ? 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay 

can  be  ?  [abide  with  me  ! 

Through    cloud    and    sunshine,    oh, 

5  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to 

bless :  [bitterness : 

Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no 
Where  is  death's  sting  ?  where,  grave, 

thy  victory  ?  [me. 

I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with 

6  Be  Thou  Thyself  before  my  closing 

eyes ;  [me  to  the  skies ; 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's 

vain  shadows  flee ;  [me  ! 

In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with 

298  (S) 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  ! — 
By  His  counsels  guide,  uphold  you, 
With  His  sheep  securely  fold  you ; 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  ! 

Till  we  meet  !  .  .  .  Till  we  meet !  .  .  . 
Till  we  meet  at  Jesus'  feet ;  .  .  . 
Till  we  meet !  .  .  .  Till  we  meet !  .  . . 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  1 

2  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  !— 

'Neath  His  wings  securely  hide  you, 
Daily  manna  still  provide  you ; 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  ! 

3  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  !— 

When  life's  perils  thick  confound 
you, 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP: 


Put  His  loving  arms  around  you ; 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again! 
4  God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  ! — 
Keep   love's   banner   floating   o'er 
you,  [before  you ; 

Smite    death's    threatening    wave 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  ! 


299 


7b. 


Jesus,  Saviour,  on  Thy  breast 
1  would  lay  me  down  to  rest ; 
While  mine  eyelids  gently  close, 
Thou  wilt  grant  me  calm  repose. 

May  Thine  angels  vigil  keep 
While  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep. 

2  Lord,  this  wayward  heart  forgive, 
Teach  me  more  like  Thee  to  live ; 
Every  evil  thought  subdue ; 
May  Thy  grace  my  strength  renew. 

3  When  the  day  of  life  is  past, 
And  the  twilight  comes  at  last, 
When  I  cross  the  narrow  sea, 
I  shall  still  abide  in  Thee. 

300 

Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears.    Amen. 


S.M. 


301  (B) 


L.M. 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  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 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be.  [Thee, 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  Judgment  Day. 

4  Oh,  let  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 
And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids 

close ;  [make 

Sleep,  that  shall  me  more  vigorous 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 


302 


(8.8.) 


L.M. 


Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise, 
To   hide   Thee   from   Thy   servant's 
eyes  ! 


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

Be  my  last  thought — How  sweet  to 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast !  [rest 

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

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  Divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we 

take; 
Till,  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love, 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

Prayer -Meetings  and  Revival 

Tis  the  blessed  hour  of  prayer,  when 

our  hearts  lowly  bend, 
And  we  gather  to  Jesus,  our  Saviour 

and  Friend ;  [tection  to  share, 
If  we  come  to  Him  in  faith,  His  pro- 
What  a  balm  for  the  weary  !     Oh, 

how  sweet  to  be  there  ! 

Blessed  hour  of  prayer  ! 
Blessed  hour  of  prayer  ! 
What  a  balm  for  the  weary  I 
Oh,  how  sweet  to  be  there  ! 

2  Tis  the  blessed  hour  of  prayer,  when 

the  Saviour  draws  near, 
With  tender  compassion  His  people 

to  hear;  [feet  every  care, 

When  He  tells  us  we  may  cast  at  His 
What  a  balm  for  the  weary  !     Oh, 

how  sweet  to  be  there  ! 

3  'Tis  the  blessed  hour  of  prayer,  when 

the  tempted  and  tried, 

To  the  Saviour  who  loves  them  their 
sorrows  confide : 

With  a  sympathising  heart  He  re- 
moves every  care ; 

What  a  balm  for  the  weary  !  Oh, 
how  sweet  to  be  there  ! 

4  At  the  blessed  hour  of  prayer,  if  we 

firmly  believe  [surely  receive, 
That  the  blessing  we  ask  for  we'll 
In  the  fulness  of  delight  we  shall  lose 

every  care ; 
What  a  balm  for  the  weary  !     Oh, 

how  sweet  to  be  there  ! 


304  QS) 

Let  us  sing  of  the  wonderful  mercy 

of  God,  [care; 

Of  His   constant   protection   and 

Let  our  fervent  devotions  like  incense 

arise,  [prayer. 

When  we  gather   before   Him   in 

Let  us  praise  and  adore  Him  for  all  He  hath 
Let  us  tell  of  His  goodness  and  care ;  [done, 

Let  our  fervent  devotions  like  incense  arise, 
When  we  gather  before  Him  in  prayer. 

2  Let  us  sing  of  the  wonderful  gift  of 

His  grace, 

That  to  us  He  has  tenderly  shown ; 

In  the  blessed  communion  with  Jesus 

His  Son,  [throne. 

That  has  brought  us  so  near  to  His 

3  Let  us  pray  that  His  blessing  may 

follow  us  still,  [shine ; 

That  His  light  on  our  pathway  may 

And  at  last  that  our  spirits  made 

perfect  in  Him 
May  inherit  His  kingdom  divine. 

305  d.cj. 

Pray  on,  pray  on,  believing  ones, 

God's  promised  word  is  sure, 
That  they  shall  overcome  by  faith 

Who  to  the  end  endure ; 
Pray  on,  pray  on ;  oh,  weary  not, 

The  cross  with  patience  bear ; 
And   though   its   burdens   weigh   us 
down, 

The  Lord  will  answer  prayer. 

2  His  eye  foresees  our  greatest  good, 

While  we  at  best  are  weak ; 
And  thus  in  wisdom  He  withholds 

The  boon  that  oft  we  seek : 
And  yet  His  all-sufficient  grace 

He  bids  us  freely  share, 
And  in  a  way  we  little  know 

The  Lord  will  answer  prayer. 

3  With  anxious  thoughts  for  those  we 

love 

How  oft  our  hearts  are  filled  ! 
But  soon  the  clouds  are  rolled  away, 

The  troubled  waves  are  stilled : 
Then  murmur  not,  but  trust  in  Him 

Who  knows  our  every  care — 
And  better  far  than  we  can  ask, 

The  Lord  will  answer  prayer. 


306  Oft) 


P.M. 


"  There  shall  be  showers  of  bless- 
This  is  the  promise  of  love ;   [ing  " : 

There  shall  be  seasons  refreshing, 
Sent  from  the  Saviour  above. 


Prayer -Meetings  and  Revival 

Show  -  -  ers  of  blessing, 

Showers  of  blessing  we  need  ; 

Mercy-drops  round  us  are  falling, 
But  for  the  showers  we  plead. 

2  "  There  shall  be  showers  of  bless- 

Precious  reviving  again ;      [ing  " — 
Over  the  hills  and  the  valleys, 
Sound  of  abundance  of  rain. 

3  "  There  shall  be  showers  of  bless- 

Send  them  upon  us,  O  Lordl  [ing  " : 
Grant  to  us  now  a  refreshing ; 
Come,  and  now  honour  Thy  Word. 

4  "  There  shall  be  showers  of  bless- 

ing ": 
Oh  that  to-day  they  might  fall, 
Now  as  to  God  we're  confessing, 
Now  as  on  Jesus  we  call  ! 


307 


8.9. 

God  is  here,  and  that  to  bless  us 
With  the  Spirit's  quickening  power ; 

See,  the  cloud  already  bending 
Waits  to  drop  the  grateful  shower. 

Let  it  come, .  .  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee! 

Let  the  shower  .  .  of  blessing  fall  | 
We  are  wait  -  -  ing,  we  are  waiting  j 

Oh  revive  .  .  the  hearts  of  all  I 

2  God  is  here  !  we  feel  His  presence 

In  this  consecrated  place ; 
But  we  need  the  soul  refreshing 
Of  His  free,  unbounded  grace. 

3  God  is  here  !  oh,  then  believing, 

Bring  to  Him  our  one  desire, 
That  His  love  may  now  be  kindled, 
Till  its  flame  each  heart  inspire. 

4  Saviour,  grant  the  prayer  we  offer 

While  in  simple  faith  we  bow ; 
From  the  windows  of  Thy  mercy 
Pour  us  out  a  blessing  now. 


308 


OJ.H 


Oh,  welcome,  hour  of  prayer  ! 

So  full  of  peace  and  rest  ! 
Here  we  may  cast  our  every  care 

Upon  the  Saviour's  breast ; 

We  leave  the  world  without, 

To  sit  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
His  love  can  banish  every  doubt, 

And  make  our  joys  complete. 
2      We  see  each  other's  face, 

And  take  each  other's  hand ; 
We  sing  our  hymns  of  saving  grace, 

And  of  the  Better  Land ; 

And  while  we  feast  with  Him 

Who  is  the  Truth,  the  Light, 
May  we  again  our  lamps  retrim, 

To  shine  forth  in  the  night. 


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3  Thrice  welcome,  precious  hour, 
Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 

When  we  may  feel  the  Spirit's  power 
Descending  from  above  ! 
He  dries  the  falling  tears 
That  will,  unbidden,  start ; 

He  scatters  all  our  anxious  fears, 
And  fills  each  waiting  heart. 

4  O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer  ! 
How  sad  this  life  would  be — 

How  hard  each  heavy  cross  to  bear, 
Could  we  not  come  to  Thee  ! 
When  faith  seems  lost  in  fear, 
And  hopes  are  dimmed  by  care, 

In  Thee  we  find  refreshing  cheer, 
Thou  blessed  hour  of  prayer  ! 


/s.s.\ 
U73/ 


S.M. 


309 

Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord  ! 
Now  to  Thy  saints  appear  ! 
Oh,  speak  with  power  to  every  soul, 
And  let  Thy  people  hear  ! 

Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord  !  .  . 
While  here  to  Thee  we  bow ;  .  . 
Descend,  O  gracious  Lord,  descend ! 
Oh  come,  and  bless  us  now  1 

2  Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord  ! 
Exalt  Thy  precious  name  ! 

And  may  Thy  love  in  every  heart 
Be  kindled  to  a  flame  ! 

3  Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord  ! 
And  bless  to  all  Thy  word  ! 

And  may  its  pure  and  sacred  truth 
In  living  faith  be  heard  ! 

4  Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord  ! 
Give  pentecostal  showers  ! 

Be  Thine  the  glory,  Thine  alone  ! 
The  blessing,  Lord,  be  ours  ! 


310 


/s.s.\ 

U86y 


L.M. 

Faith  is  a  living  power  from  heaven 
Which  grasps  the  promise  God  has 

given ; 
Securely  fixed  on  Christ  alone, 
A  trust  that  cannot  be  o'erthrown. 

2  Faith  finds  in  Christ  whate'er  we  need 
To  save  and  strengthen,  guide  and 

feed; 
Strong  in  His  grace,  it  joys  to  share 
His  cross,  in  hope  His  crown  to  wear. 

3  Faith  to  the  conscience  whispers  peace, 
And  bids  the  mourner's  sighing  cease ; 
By  faith  the  children's  right  we  claim, 
And  call  upon  our  Father's  name. 


4  Such  faith  in  us,  O  God,  implant, 
And  to  our  prayers  Thy  favour  grant, 
In  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  saving  Son, 
Who  is  our  fount  of  health  alone. 


311  (S) 


L.M. 


What  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  the  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who,  that  knows  the  worth  of 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  !  [prayer, 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  clouds 

withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour 

bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 


312 


8.H. 


Once  more,  O  Lord,  we  pray  ! 
Put  Thy  strong  armour  on ; 
Strike  down   the   shield   of  Satan's 
Let  victory  be  won  !  [power ; 

Once  more,  O  Lord,  once  more 
Thy  blessing  we  implore ; 
In  Thy  great  name  let  victory  sweep 
Through  Zion's  gates  once  more. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  come  to-day  ! 
Let  souls  before  Thee  bow ; 

Be  this  Thine  hour  of  triumph,  Lord ; 
Oh,  send  salvation  now  ! 

3  Lord  Jesus,  come  and  reign  ! 
Let  error's  empire  fall ; 

We  long  to  see  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  crown  Thee  Lord  of  all  ! 


313  (») 


6.6.8.6.8.8. 


O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer  ! 

Attend  our  humble  cry ; 
And  let  Thy  servants  share 
Thy  blessing  from  on  high  : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  Thy  Word ; 
Grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry ; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 
Their  children's  wants  supply: 
Much  more  wilt  Thou  Thy  love  dis- 
play, 
And  answer  when  Thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  Thou ; 

We — children  of  Thy  grace ; 
Oh,  let  Thy  Spirit  now 
Descend  and  fill  the  place : 


That  all  may  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  Thy  name. 


314  (S) 


8.8.8.4. 


My  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet, 
From  blush  of  mora  to  evening  star, 
As  that  which  calls  me  to  Thy  feet — 
The  hour  of  prayer  ? 

2  Then  is  my  strength  by  Thee  renewed ; 
Then  are  my  sins  by  Thee  forgiven; 
Then  dost  Thou  cheer  my  solitude, 

With  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  No  words  can  tell  what  sweet  relief 
Here  for  my  every  want  I  find : 
What  strength  for  warfare,  balm  for 

What  peace  of  mind  !      [grief, 

4  Hushed  is  each  doubt,  gone  every  fear ; 
My  spirit  seems  in  heaven  to  stay; 
And  e'en  the  penitential  tear 

Is  wiped  away. 

5  Lord,  till  I  reach  yon  blissful  shore, 
No  privilege  so  dear  shall  be 

As  thus  my  inmost  soul  to  pour 
In  prayer  to  Thee. 

315 

For  the  tempted,  Lord,  we  pray ; 
For  the  souls  that  go  astray ; 
Weak  and  weary,  tempest-tost, 
Stars  all  hid,  and  compass  lost ; 
Sailors  on  the  dangerous  seas — 
God  of  love,  we  pray  for  these. 

2  For  the  tempted,  Lord,  we  pray ; 
Thou  didst  make   them,   Thine   are 
When  alluring  forms  are  nigh,   [they ; 
When  a  thousand  voices  cry, 

Loud  and  clear  above  them  all 
Let  them  hear  Thy  tender  call. 

3  For  the  tempted,  Lord,  we  pray ; 
For  the  souls  that  go  astray, 
Beaten  back  by  storm  and  sleet, 
Scorned  by  all  they  chance  to  meet ; 
On  them  let  Thy  mercy  shine, 

Still  remember  they  are  Thine. 

4  For  the  tempted,  Lord,  we  pray ; 
Dust  and  ashes — such  are  they  ! 
Hear   them   while   they   make   their 

moan; 
Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  alone : 
See,  their  feet  are  on  the  sands ; 
Christ  of  Calvary,  hold  their  hands. 


316  fift 


.209)  8.7.8.7. 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  cross  we  spend ; 


Prayer -Meetings  and  Revival 

Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie. 

While  we  see  Divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  gracious  eye. 

3  Love  and  grief  our  hearts  dividing, 

With  our  tears  His  feet  we  bathe, 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  His  death. 

4  For  Thy  sorrows  we  adore  Thee, 

For  the  pains  that  wrought  our 
peace, 
Gracious  Saviour,  we  implore  Thee 
In  our  souls  Thy  love  increase. 


317  fl» 


6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


Father,  before  Thy  throne 
My  soul  would  bow ; 

Ne'er  have  I  asked  in  vain, 
Oh,  hear  me  now : 

Hear  Thou  the  prayer  I  make, 

Answer  for  Jesus'  sake ; 

Bid  faith  and  love  awake 
Within  my  heart. 

2  Father,  this  heart  of  mine, 

Which  now  I  bring, 
Lies  down  before  Thy  feet, 

A  guilty  thing ; 
Kindle  its  altar  fire, 
Then  hope  and  zeal  inspire ; 
Wake  Thou  its  silent  lyre 

In  praise  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  art  our  dwelling-place 

In  every  age ; 
In  Thy  sweet  love  we  trace 

Our  heritage — 
Our  refuge  from  the  storm, 
Our  shelter  safe  and  warm ; 
Help  us  our  vows  perform, 

Father  Divine. 


318 


») 


D.L.M. 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer  !    sweet  hour 

of  prayer  ! 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 
And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known. 
In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 
My  soul  has  often  found  relief, 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare, 
By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer  ! 

2  Sweet  hour  of  prayer  !  sweet  hour  of 
prayer  ! 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP: 


S.S.N 

117; 


8.7J). 


To  Him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless ; 
And  since  He  bids  me  seek  His  face, 
Believe  His  word,  and  trust  His  grace, 
I'll  cast  on  Him  my  every  care, 
And  wait  for  thee,   sweet  hour  of 
prayer  ! 

3  Sweet  hour  of  prayer  !  sweet  hour  of 
prayer  ! 
May  I  thy  consolation  share,   [height, 
Till,     from     Mount     Pisgah's     lofty 
I  view  my  home  and  take  my  flight. 
This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize ; 
And  shout,  while  passing  through  the 
tl  ^  air>  [prayer  !  " 

Farewell,   farewell,  sweet  hour  of 

319  ( 

What  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 

All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear  ! 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer  ! 
Oh,  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

Oh,  what  needless  pain  we  bear — 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer  ! 

2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere  ? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged ; 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  we  find  a  Friend  so  faithful, 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer  ! 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy-laden, 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care  ? 
Precious  Saviour,  still  our  refuge — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee  ? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer ; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there,  [thee. 


320 


(*£) 


P.M. 


'Tis  the  hallowed  hour  of  prayer, 

And  we  trustingly  bring 
All  our  doubtings  and  our  fears 

To  our  Saviour  and  King ; 
For  we  know  that  He  delights 

A  glad  welcome  to  give, 
And  the  blessings  that  we  ask  for 

We  shall  fully  receive. 


Precious  hour  of  prayer  ! 
Hallowed  hour  o 

Sacred  season  of  communion, 
It  is  sweet  to  be  there  ! 


>ipi 
of  < 


2  'Tis  the  precious  hour  of  prayer, 

And  we  humbly  entreat : 
Father,  breathe  the  Spirit  now, 

As  we  bow  at  Thy  feet ; 
Touch  our  lips  with  power  of  song ; 

Fill  our  souls  with  Thy  love. 
And  bestow  the  benediction 

Of  Thy  peace  from  above. 

3  'Tis  the  sacred  hour  of  prayer, 

Calm  as  heaven  above ; 
Soul  to  soul  is  breathing  here 

The  communion  of  love ; 
Every  heart  is  sweetly  filled 

With  a  peace  most  profound ; 
Oh,  the  place  is  like  to  heaven 

Where  such  true  joys  abound. 


321 


m 


D.O.M. 


How  sweet  the  hour  of  praise  and 

When  our  devotions  blend,  [prayer, 
And  on  ihs  wings  of  faith  divine, 

Our  scngs  of  joy  ascend  1 
'Tis  then  we  hear  in  tones  more  clear 

The  gracious  promise  given, 
That,  though  we  part  from  friends  on 
earth, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  last, 
We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  ; 

Through  faith  in  Jesus'  precious  blood, 
We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

2  How  sweet  the  tie  of  hallowed  love 

That  binds  our  hearts  in  one ; 
When  gathered  in  the  blessed  name 

Of  Christ,  the  Father's  Son  ! 
And  though  the  parting  soon  may 

Yet  in  His  Word  is  given       [come, 
The  blessed  hope  that  by  and  by 

We  ail  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

3  Yes,  soon  our  worn  and  weary  feet 

Will  reach  the  golden  strand, 
Where  those  we  love  our  coming  wait 

In  yonder  summer  land ; 
A  few  more  days,  a  few  more  years, 

By  storm  and  tempest  driven, 
With  songs  and  everlasting  joy, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 


322  ( 


s.s.\ 

669  y 


IJI 


O  Lord,  Thy  work  revive, 
In  Zion's  gloomy  hour; 
And  make  her  dying  graces  live 
By  Thy  restoring  power. 
2      Awake  Thy  chosen  few 
To  fervent,  earnest  prayer ; 
Again  may  they  their  vows  renew, 
Thy  blessed  presence  share 


3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 
Through  lips  of  feeble  clay ; 

And  hearts  of  adamant  will  break, 
And  rebels  will  obey. 

4  Lord,  lend  Thy  gracious  ear ; 
Oh,  listen  to  our  cry ; 

Oh  come,  and  bring  salvation  here : 
Our  hopes  on  Thee  rely. 


323 


S.M. 


Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  Thy  power. 

2  We  meet  with  one  accord 
In  our  appointed  place, 

And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  The  young,  the  old,  inspire 
With  wisdom  from  above, 

And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

4  Spirit  of  Light,  explore 
And  chase  our  gloom  away, 

With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day  ! 


324 


P.M. 


Lord,  we  gather  in  Thy  name ; 

May  we  now  Thy  promise  claim ; 

Grant  Thy  presence  from  above, 

And  fill  our  souls  with  love. 
Lord,  we  come  on  bended  knee, 
Looking  up  by  faith  to  Thee  : 
Thou,  on  whom  we  cast  our  care, 
Bless  tnis  hour  of  prayer  ! 

2  WTelcome  hour  that  ever  brings 
Peace  and  gladness  on  its  wings ; 
Hallowed  rest  and  calm  repose 
Thy  tranquil  joy  bestows. 

3  Now  to  us  Thy  grace  impart, 
Nearer  draw  each  waiting  heart ; 
Consecrate  us  all  Thine  own, 
While  here  before  Thy  throne. 


325 


/S.S.\ 

U22/ 


6.4.8.4.6.6.6.4. 


Here  from  the  world  we  turn, 

Jesus  to  seek ; 
Here  may  His  loving  voice 

Tenderly  speak  ! 
Jesus,  our  dearest  Friend, 
While  at  Thy  feet  we  bend, 
Oh,  let  Thy  smile  descend  ! 

'Tis  Thee  we  seek. 
Come,  Holy  Comforter, 

Presence  divine. 


Prayer -Meetings  and  Revival 

Now  in  our  longing  hearts 

Graciously  shine; 
Oh  for  Thy  mighty  power  ! 
Oh  for  a  blessed  shower, 
Filling  this  hallowed  hour 

With  joy  divine  ! 
3  Saviour,  Thy  work  revive, 

Here  may  we  see 
Those  who  are  dead  in  sin 

Quickened  by  Thee ; 
Come  to  our  hearts'  delight, 
Make  every  burden  light, 
Cheer  Thou  our  waiting  sight ; 

We  long  for  Thee. 

326  (ifo)  c.m. 

Come,  Thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  saints  ! 
Our  humble  strains  attend ; 

While  with  our  praises  and  corn- 
Low  at  Thy  feet  we  bend,   [plaints, 

2  How  should   our  songs,   like  those 

With  warm  devotion  rise  !    [above, 

How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of 

Mount  upward  to  the  skies  !   [love, 

3  Come,  Lord  !    Thy  love  alone  can 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame ;        [raise 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  Thy  name. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  Thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  Thy  dwellings  here ; 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 


327  ( 


S.S.\ 
150/ 


cm. 


Oh  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  pressed  by  every  foe ; 

That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe : 

2  That  will  not  murmur  or  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod ; 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  : 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and 

clear 
When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt — 

4  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  spark  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  the  dying  bed. 

5  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed 
Of  our  eternal  home  !  [bliss 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 


328  (T) 

Hear  us,  O  Saviour,  while  we  pray, 
Humbly  our  need  confessing ; 

Grant  us  the  promised  showers  to- 
Send  them  upon  us,  O  Lord  !  [day — 

Send  showers  of  blessing ;    send  showers 

refreshing  ;  [Lord,  we  pray  ! 

Send  us  showers  of  blessing]    send  them, 

2  Knowing  Thy  love,  on  Thee  we  call, 

Boldly  Thy  throne  addressing ; 
Pleading  that  showers  of  grace  may 
Send  them  upon  us,  O  Lord  !  [fall — 

3  Trusting  Thy  Word  that  cannot  fail, 

Master,  we  claim  Thy  promise ; 
Oh  that  our  faith  may  now  prevail — 
Send  us  the  showers,  O  Lord  ! 

OjL\?    (384)  7s. 

Jesus,  we  Thy  promise  claim, 
We  are  gathered  in  Thy  name ; 
In  the  midst  do  Thou  appear ; 
Manifest  Thy  presence  here. 

2  Sanctify  us,  Lord,  and  bless ; 
Breathe  Thy  Spirit,  give  Thy  peace; 
Come  and  dwell  within  each  heart; 
Light,  and  life,  and  joy  impart. 

3  Make  us  all  in  Thee  complete, 
Make  us  all  for  glory  meet — 
Meet  t'  appear  before  Thy  sight ; 
Partners  with  the  saints  in  light ! 

•5«j5U    V689/  7s. 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare ; 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer : 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King : 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin — 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest — 
Take  possession  of  my  breast,     [tain, 
There  Thy  blood-bought  right  main- 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 


331  (B) 


Lord,  we  come  before  Thee  now, 
At  Thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
Oh,  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ! 
Shall  we  seek  Thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on  Thee  our  souls  depend ; 
In  compassion  now  descend : 

Fill  our  hearts  with  Thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

3  In  Thine  own  appointed  way 
Now  we  seek  Thee;  here  we  stay: 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  Thy  Word 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford ; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

5  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn ; 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 

Those  that  are  cast  down  lift  up ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

6  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind : 
Heal  the  sick ;  the  captive  free ; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 


332 


10.10. 

Pray,  always  pray;    the  Holy  Spirit 

pleads 
Within  thee  all  thy  daily,  hourly  needs. 

2  Pray,    always    pray;     beneath    sin's 

heaviest  load  [that  flowed. 

Prayer  sees  the  blood  from  Jesus'  side 

3  Pray,    always   pray,    though   weary, 

faint,  and  lone,  [ing  throne. 

Prayer  nestles  by  the  Father's  shelter- 

4  Pray,  always  pray;  amid  the  world's 

turmoil  [nerves  for  toil. 

Prayer  keeps  the  heart  at  rest,  and 

5  Pray,  always  pray;   if  joys  thy  path- 

way throng,       [the  angels'  song. 
Prayer   strikes   the   harp,   and   sings 

6  Pray,  always  pray ;  if  loved  ones  pass 

the  veil,  [that  cannot  fail. 

Prayer  drinks  with  them  of  springs 

7  All   earthly   things   with  earth   shall 

fade  away ;  [pray. 

Prayer  grasps  eternity:   pray,  always 


333 


CM. 


Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 
With  reverence  and  with  fear; 

Though  dust  and  ashes  in  Thy  sight, 
We  may,  we  must  draw  near. 


Afte r  -  Meetings 


2  Burdened  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want,  and  woe, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go  ? 

3  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  Thee 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts ; 
Give,  what  Thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 

4  Give  deep  humility ;  the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give ; 
A  strong,  desiring  confidence 
To  hear  Thy  voice  and  live ; 

5  Faith  in  the  holy  sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone ; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  rix  our  eyes, 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone ; 

6  Patience   to   watch,    and   wait,    and 

Though  mercy  long  delay ;     [weep, 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 
And  trust  Thee,  though  Thou  slay : 

7  Give  these,  and  then  Thy  will  be  done ; 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We  by  Thy  Spirit,  and  Thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 


After-Meetings 


334  (£) 


lis. 

So  near  to  the  Kingdom  !    yet  what 
dost  thou  lack  ?   [eth  thee  back  ? 
So  near  to  the  Kingdom  !  what  keep- 
Renounce  every  idol,  though  dear  it 
may  be,  [ing  with  thee  ! 

And  come  to  the  Saviour  now  plead- 

Plead  -  -  ing  with  thee!    .   .  .   [thee! 
The  Saviour  is  pleading,  is  pleading  with 

2  So  near,  that  thou  hearest  the  songs 

that  resound  [have  found  ! 

From  those  who,  believing,  a  pardon 
So  near,  yet  unwilling  to  give  up  thy 

sin,  [thee  in. 

When  Jesus  is  waiting  to  welcome 

3  To   die  with   no   hope  !    hast  thou 

counted  the  cost  ? —  [be  lost  ? 
To  die  out  of  Christ,  and  thy  soul  to 
So  near  to  the  Kingdom  !   oh  come, 

we  implore  !  [the  door  ! 

While  Jesus  is  pleading,  come  enter 


«3«3^  (312) 


L.M. 


Oh,  do  not  let  the  Word  depart, 
Nor  close  thine  eyes  against  the  light ; 
Poor  sinner,  harden  not  thy  heart : 
Thou  wouldst  be  saved — Why  not  to- 
night ? 

Why  not  to-night  ?    Why  not  to-night  ? 
Thou  wouldst  be  saved — Why  not  to-night  ? 


2  To-morrow's  sun  may  never  rise, 
To  bless  thy  long-deluded  sight ; 
This  is  the  time  !  oh  then,  be  wise  ! 
Thou  wouldst  be  saved — V\  try  not  to- 
night ? 

3  The  world  has  nothing  left  to  give — 
It  has  no  new,  no  pure  delight : 

Oh,  try  the  life  which  Christians  live  ! 
Thou  wouldst  be  saved — Why  not  to- 
night ? 

4  Our  blessed  Lord  refuses  none 
Who  would  to  Him  their  souls  unite ; 
Then  be  the  work  of  grace  begun  ! 
Thou  wouldst  be  saved — Why  not  to- 
night? 


336  ( 


s.s.\ 

286/ 


7.*. 


While  Jesus  whispers  to  you, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
While  we  are  praying  for  you, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
Now  is  the  time  to  own  Him, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
Now  is  the  time  to  know  Him, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 

2  Are  you  too  heavy  laden  ? 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
Jesus  will  bear  your  burden, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
Jesus  will  not  deceive  you, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
Jesus  will  now  receive  you, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 

3  Oh,  hear  His  tender  pleading  ! 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
Come,  and  receive  the  blessing  ! 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
While  Jesus  whispers  to  you, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 
While  we  are  praying  for  you, 

Come,  sinner,  come  ! 


337  ( 


s.s.\ 

278/ 


P.M. 


Weeping  will  not  save  me  ! 
Though  my  face  were  bathed  in  tears, 
That  could  not  allay  my  fears, 
Could  not  wash  the  sins  of  years : 

Weeping  will  not  save  me  ! 

Jesus  wept  and  died  for  me ; 
Jesus  suffered  on  the  tree  ; 
Jesus  waits  to  make  me  free  : 
He  alone  can  save  me  ! 

2      Working  will  not  save  me  ! 
Purest  deeds  that  I  can  do, 
Holiest  thoughts  and  feelings  too, 
Cannot  form  my  soul  anew : 
Working  will  not  save  me  ! 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 


3  Waiting  will  not  save  me  ! 
Helpless,  guilty,  lost,  I  lie ; 
In  my  ear  is  Mercy's  cry ; 

If  I  wait  I  can  but  die : 
Waiting  will  not  save  me  ! 

4  Faith  in  Christ  will  save  me  ! 
Let  me  trust  Thy  weeping  Son, 
Trust  the  work  that  He  has  done ; 
To  His  arms,  Lord,  help  me  run : 

Faith  in  Christ  will  save  me  ! 


338  ( 


S.S.\ 
499/ 


P.M. 


Someone  will  enter  the  pearly  gate 

By  and  by,  by  and  by ; 
Taste  of  the  glories  that  there  await : 
Shall  you  ?  shall  I  ?  [gold, 

Someone  will   travel   the   streets   of 
Beautiful  visions  will  there  behold, 
Feast  on  the  pleasures  so  long  fore- 
Shall  you  ?  shall  I?  [told: 

2  Someone  at  last  will  his  cross  lay 

By  and  by,  by  and  by;       [down 
Faithful,   approved,   shall   receive   a 

Shall  you  ?  shall  I  ?         [crown : 
Someone  the  glorious  King  will  see, 
Ever  from  sorrow  of  earth  be  free, 
Happy  with  Him  through  eternity : 

Shall  you  ?  shall  I  ? 

3  Someone  will  knock  when  the  door  is 

By  and  by,  by  and  by ;       [shut — 
Hear  a  voice  saying,  *'  I  know  you 
Shall  you?  shall  I  ?  [not": 

Someone  will  call  and  shall  not  be 
heard,  [barred, 

Vainly  will  strive  when  the  door  is 
Someone  will  fail  of  the  saint's  re- 
Shall  you  ?  shall  I  ?  [ward : 

4  Someone   will   sing   the   triumphant 

By  and  by,  by  and  by ;         [song 
Join  in  the  praise  with  the  blood- 
bought  throng: 
Shall  you  ?  shall  I  ? 
Someone  will  greet  on  the  golden 
shore  [before, 

Loved  ones  of  earth  who  have  gone 
Safe  in  the  glory  for  evermore : 
Shall  you  ?  shall  I  ? 


339  ( 


s.s.\ 

647/ 


L.M. 


God  calling  yet  !  shall  I  not  hear  ? 
Earth's  pleasures   shall  I  still   hold 

dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumber  lie  ? 

Cal  1-  -  ing  yet,  oh,  hear  Him  ! 
C*U  -  -  ing  yet,  oh,  hear  Him  ! 
Got!  is  calling  yet ;  oh,  hear  Him  calling,  calling  ! 


Call  -  -  ing  yet,  oh,  hear  Him  ! 
Call  -  -  ing  yet,  oh,  hear  Him  ! 
God  is  calling  yet ;  oh,  hear  Him  calling  yet ! 

2  God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  rise  ? 
Can  I  His  loving  voice  despise, 
And  basely  His  kind  care  repay  ? 
He  calls  me  still ;  can  I  delay  ? 

3  God  calling  yet  !  and  shall  He  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock  ? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive ; 
And  shall  I  dare  His  Spirit  grieve  ? 

4  God  calling  yet  !  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live  ? 
I  wait ;  but  He  does  not  forsake : 
He  calls  me  still :  my  heart,  awake  1 

5  God  calling  yet  !  I  cannot  stay ; 
My  heart  I  yield  without  delay : 
Vain  world,  farewell  I    from  thee  I 

part ;  [heart. 

The  voice  of  God  has  reached  my 


340  C£) 


6.4. 


To-day  the  Saviour  calls : 
Ye  wanderers,  come ; 

Oh,  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls : 

Oh,  listen  now  ! 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls : 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day : 

Yield  to  His  power ; 
Oh,  grieve  Him  not  away  ! 
"Tis  mercy's  hour. 

341  (Y) 

While  we  pray,  and  while  we  plead, 
While  you  see  your  soul's  deep  need. 
While  ycur  Father  calls  you  home, 
Will  you  not,  my  brother,  come  ? 

Why  not  now  ?  .  .  why  not  now  ? 
Why  not  come  to  Jesus  now  ? 
Why  not  now  ?  .  .  why  not  now  ?  .  . 
Why  not  come  to  Jesus  now  ? 

2  You  have  wandered  far  away, 
Do  not  risk  another  day ; 

Do  not  turn  from  God  your  face, 
But  to-day  accept  His  grace. 

3  In  the  world  you've  failed  to  find 
Aught  of  peace  for  troubled  mind ; 
Come  to  Christ,  on  Him  believe, 
Peace  and  j'oy  you  shall  receive. 


4  Come  to  Christ,  confession  make ; 
Come  to  Christ  and  pardon  take ; 
Trust  in  Him  from  day  to  day, 
He  will  keep  you  all  the  way. 


342 


Out  of  Christ,  and  yet  so  near, 
That  Thy  heart  His  voice  can  hear, 
Pleading  still— O  "  Come  to  Me  ! 

1  have  given  My  life  for  thee." 

Out  of  Christ,  a  slave  to  sin — 
Rise,  and  let  the  Saviour  in  ! 
If  thou  bid  Him  longer  wait, 
Soon  for  thee  'twill  be  too  late. 

2  Out  of  Christ,  a  wanderer  yet — 
What  if  now  thy  sun  should  set  ? 
And  in  darkness  leave  thy  soul 
To  the  tempter's  dread  control. 

3  Yield  to  Him  thy  broken  heart, 
He  will  take  thee  as  thou  art ; 
Now  His  offered  grace  receive, 
And  no  more  the  Spirit  grieve. 

0~r*>  (bb/  p.m. 

There  are  angels  hovering  round, 
There  are  angels  hovering  round, 
There   are   angels,    angels   hovering 

2  To  carry  the  tidings  home,  etc.  [round. 

3  To  the  new  Jerusalem. 

4  Poor  sinners  are  coming  home. 

5  And  Jesus  bids  them  come. 

6  And  children  too  may  come. 

7  All  heaven  is  full  of  joy. 

8  For  Jesus  loves  to  save. 

9  Come,  children,  trust  Him  now. 

344  (li) 

Hark  !  there  comes  a  whisper, 

Stealing  on  thine  ear ; 
Tis  the  Saviour  calling, 

Soft,  soft  and  clear. 

"  Give  thy  heart  to  Me,  .  . 
Once  I  died  for  thee  "  ;  .  . 
Hark  !  hark  !  thy  Saviour  calls: 
Come,  sinner,  come  1 

2  With  that  voice  so  gentle, 

Dost  thou  hear  Him  say  ? — 
"  Tell  Me  all  thy  sorrows ; 
Come,  come  away  !  " 

3  Wouldst  thou  find  a  Refuge 

For  thy  soul  oppressed  ? 
Jesus  kindly  answers, 
"  I  am  thy  rest." 

4  At  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Let  thy  burden  fall ; 
While  He  gently  whispers, 
"  I'll  bear  it  all." 


After -Meeting* 

«345  (I'li)  «.7. 

Sinner,  how  thy  heart  is  troubled  ! 

God  is  coming  very  near ; 
Do  not  hide  thy  deep  emotion, 

Do  not  check  that  failing  tear. 

Oh,  be  saved,  His  grace  is  free ! 
Oh,  be  saved,  He  died  for  thee  ! 
Oh,  be  saved,  He  died  for  thee  1 

2  Jesus  now  is  bending  o'er  thee, 

Jesus  lowly,  meek,  and  mild : 
To  the  Friend  who  died  to  save  thee, 
Wilt  thou  not  be  reconciled  ? 

3  Art  thou  waiting  till  the  morrow  ? 

Thou  may'st  never  see  its  light ; 
Come  at  once  !  accept  His  mercy : 
He  is  waiting — come  to-night ! 

4  With  a  lowly,  contrite  spirit, 

Kneeling  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Thou  canst  feel,  this  very  moment, 
Pardon — precious,  pure,  and  sweet ! 

5  Let  the  angels  bear  the  tidings 

Upward  to  the  courts  of  heaven  ! 
Let  them  sing,  with  holy  rapture, 
O'er  another  soul  forgiven  I 


346  ( 


S.S.A 
469  J 


S-JB 

Not  far,  not  far  from  the  Kingdom, 
Yet  in  the  shadow  of  sin ; 

How  many  are  coming  and  going  ! — 
How  few  there  are  entering  in  I 

How  few  there  are  entering  in  I 
How  few  there  are  entering  in  ! 
How  many  are  coming  and  going  £-— 
How  few  there  are  entering  in! 

2  Not  far,  not  far  from  the  Kingdom, 

Where  voices  whisper  and  wait; 
Too  timid  to  enter  in  boldly, 
So  linger  still  outside  the  gate. 

3  Away  in  the  dark  and  the  danger 

Far  out  in  the  night  and  the  cold ; 
There  Jesus  is  waiting  to  lead  you 
So  tenderly  into  His  fold. 

4  Not  far,  not  far  from  the  Kingdom, 

'Tis  only  a  little  space; 
But  oh,  you  may  still  be  for  ever 
Shut  out  from  yon  heavenly  place  ! 


347  ( 


S.S.N 
326/ 


IA 

Oh  come,  sinner,  come  !   'tis  mercy's 
Here  at  Jesus'  feet  !  [caD ; 

Oh  come,  and,  repenting,  lay  thy  all 
Down  at  Jesus'  feet  ! 

Oh,  lay  it  down  !  lav  it  down  ! 

Lay  thy  weary  burden  down  j 

Oh,  lay  it  down,  lay  it  down, 

Down  at  Jesus'  feet  1 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP: 


2  Oh  come,  and,  believing,  seek  thy  rest 

Here  at  Jesus'  feet  ! 
Thy    heart,    with    its    heavy    weight 
Lay  at  Jesus*  feet  !      [oppressed 

3  Oh  come,  where  thy  faith  can  make 

Here  at  Jesus'  feet  !   [thee  whole, 

Oh  come,  and  thy  weary,  troubled 

Lay  at  Jesus'  feet  !  [soul 

4  Oh  come  !    bless  the  Lord,  there's 

room  for  thee, 
Here  at  Jesus'  feet  ! 
Thy  burden  of  guilt,  whate'er  it  be, 
Lay  at  Jesus'  feet  ! 


348 


8.8.8.6. 

Why  waitest  thou,  O  burdened  soul, 
When    Jesus    now    will    make    thee 

whole  ? 
Give  up  thy  all  to  His  control — 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way. 

He  is  calling  thee,  gently  calling  thee ; 
He  is  calling  thee,  gently  calling  thee  : 
Oh,  come  and  give  Him  now  thy  heart — 
He  is  calling  thee  to-day. 

2  Why  waitest  thou  ?   why  not  believe  ? 
His  offered  grace  with  joy  receive ; 
How  can  you  still  the  Spirit  grieve  ? 

Thou  hast  no  time  to  stay. 

3  Why  waitest  thou  ?  the  days  are  few, 
And  there  is  work  for  thee  to  do ; 
Forsake  the  wrong,  the  right  pursue; 

Arise  !  no  more  delay. 


349  ( 


S.S.\ 
333/ 


8.6.D. 

Come,    oh   come,    with   thy   broken 
heart, 

Weary  and  worn  with  care ; 
Come  and  kneel  at  the  open  door, 

Jesus  is  waiting  there : 
Waiting  to  heal  thy  wounded  soul, 

Waiting  to  give  thee  rest : 
Why  wilt  thou  walk  where  shadows 

Come  to  His  loving  breast  !     [fall  ? 

2  Firmly  cling  to  the  blessed  cross, 

There  shall  thy  refuge  be ; 
Wash  thee  now  in  the  crimson  fount, 

Flowing  so  pure  for  thee : 
List  to  the  gentle,  warning  voice  ! 

List  to  the  earnest  call  ! 
Leave  at  the  cross  thy  burden  now : 

Jesus  will  bear  it  all. 

3  Come  and  taste  of  the  precious  feast, 

Feast  of  eternal  love ; 
Think  of  joys  that  for  ever  bloom, 

Bright  in  the  life  above : 
Come  with  a  trusting  heart  to  God, 

Come  and  be  saved  by  grace; 


Come,  for  He  longs  to  clasp  thee  now 
Close  in  His  dear  embrace. 


350 


/s.s.\ 

U08/ 


I  have  a  Saviour,  He's  pleading  in 
glory,  [earth-friends  be  few ; 

A    dear    loving    Saviour,    though 
And  now  He  is  watching  in  tender- 
ness o'er  me :  [Saviour  too  ! 
And  oh,  that  my  Saviour  were  your 

For  you  I  am  praying,  for  you  I  am  praying, 
For  you  I  am  praying,  I'm  praying  for  you. 

2  I  have  a  Father :  to  me  He  has  given 

A  hope  for  eternity,  blessed  and  true ; 

And  soon  He  will  call  me  to  meet 

Him  in  heaven,      [with  me  too  ! 

But  oh,  may  He  lead  you  to  go 

3  I  have  a  robe:    'tis  resplendent  in 

whiteness,  [view ; 

Awaiting  in  glory  my  wondering 

Oh,  when  I  receive  it  all  shining  in 

brightness,         [ceiving  one  too  ! 

Dear  friend,  could  I  see  you  re- 

4  I  have  a  peace  :  it  is  calm  as  a  river — 

A  peace  that  the  friends  of  this 

world  never  knew ; 
My  Saviour  alone  is  its  Author  and 

Giver,  [given  to  you  ! 

And   oh,    could   I    know    it   was 

5  When  Jesus  has  found  you,  tell  others 

the  story,  [Saviour  too ; 

That  my  loving  Saviour   is  your 

Then  pray  that  your  Saviour  may 

bring  them  to  glory, 
And  prayer  will  be  answered,  'twas 

answered  for  you  ! 


351 


/s.s.\ 

V297/ 


7.8.9.8. 


Why  do  you  wait,  dear  brother  ? 

Oh,  why  do  you  tarry  so  long  ? 
Your  Saviour  is  waiting  to  give  you 

A  place  in  His  sanctified  throng. 

Why  not  ?— Why  not  ?— 
Why  not  come  to  Him  now  ? 

2  What  do  you  hope,  dear  brother, 

To  gain  by  a  further  delay  ? 
There's  no  one  to  save  you  but  Jesus ; 
There's  no  other  way  but  His  way. 

3  Do  you  not  feel,  dear  brother, 

His  Spirit  now  striving  within  ? 
Oh,  why  not  accept  His  salvation, 
And  throw  off  thy  burden  of  sin  ? 

4  Why  do  you  wait,  dear  brother  ? 

The  harvest  is  passing  away ; 
Your  Saviour  is  longing  to  bless  you : 
There's  danger  and  death  in  delay. 


THE  GOSPEL 


352  (S) 


P.M. 


Come  with  thy  sins  to  the  fountain, 
Come  with  thy  burden  of  grief; 

Bury  them  deep  in  its  waters — 
There  thou  wilt  find  a  relief. 

Haste  thou  away  ! — why  wilt  thou  stay  ? 
Risk  not  thy  soul  on  a  moment's  delay ; 
Jesus  is  waiting  to  save  thee, 
Mercy  is  pleading  to-day  ! 

2  Come  as  thou  art  to  the  fountain — 

Jesus  is  waiting  for  thee ; 
What  though  thy  sins  be  like  crim- 
son?— 
White  as  the  snow  they  shall  be  ! 

3  These  are  the  words  of  the  Saviour : 

They  who  repent  and  believe, 
They  who  are  willing  to  trust  Him, 
Life  at  His  hands  shall  receive. 

4  Come  and  be  healed  at  the  fountain — 

List  to  the  peace-speaking  voice ; 
Over  a  sinner  returning, 
Now  let  the  angels  rejoice  ! 


353 


The  Gospel  Message 


8.7.D. 


Oh,  the  precious  gospel  story, 

How  it  tells  of  love  to  all  ! 
How  the  Saviour  in  compassion 

Died  to  save  us  from  the  Fall ; 
How  He  came  to  seek  the  lost  ones, 

And  to  bring  them  to  His  fold : 
Let  us  hasten  to  proclaim  it, 

For  the  story  must  be  told. 

The  story  musi  be  told,  .  . 
The  story  must  be  told  ; 
That  Jesus  died  for  sinners  lost, 
The  story  must  be  told. 

2  Oh,  the  blessed  gospel  story 

Of  His  meek  and  lowly  birth, 
And  the  welcome  of  the  angels 

When     they    sang    good-will    to 
earth ; — 
Of  the  cross  on  which  He  suffered, 

As  by  prophets  seen  of  old, — 
Of  His  death  and  resurrection, 

Let  the  story  now  be  told. 

3  Oh,  the  wondrous  gospel  story  ! 

There  is  life  in  every  word ; 
There  is  hope  and  consolation 

Where  the  message  sweet  is  heard; 
Let  us  tell  it  to  the  weary, 

And  its  beauties  all  unfold ; 
Tis  the  only  guide  to  heaven, 

And  the  story  must  be  told. 


354  ( 


S.SA 
70  ) 


P.M. 


Jesus  the  water  of  life  has  given, 

Freely,  freely,  freely ;  [live, 

Come  to  that  fountain,  oh,  drink  and 
Flowing  for  every  sinner. 

The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come ;  freely, 
freely,  freely  ;  [of  the  water  of  life. 

And  he  that  is  thirsty,  let  him  come,  and  drink 

The  fountain  of  life  is  flowing,  flowing,  freely 
flowing  ;  [you  and  for  me. 

The  fountain  of  life  is  flowing,  is  flowing  for 

2  Jesus  has  promised  a  home  in  heaven, 

Freely,  freely,  freely;  [given 

Treasures    unfailing    will    there    be 
Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 

3  Jesus  has  promised  a  robe  of  white, 

Freely,  freely,  freely ;  [light, 

Kingdoms  of  glory,  and  crowns  of 
Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 

4  Jesus  has  promised  eternal  day, 

Freely,  freely,  freely ; 
Pleasures  that  never  shall  pass  away, 
Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 


355 


/s.s.\ 

V205,> 


CM. 

Come,  sing  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Salvation  full  and  free ; 
Proclaim  to  all  the  world  around 

The  year  of  jubilee  ! 

Salvation  !  Salvation  I 
The  grace  of  God  doth  bring ; 

Salvation  1  Salvation  ! 
Through  Christ  our  Lord  and  King. 

2  Ye  mourning  souls,  aloud  rejoice ; 

Ye  blind,  your  Saviour  see  !  [voice : 
Ye    prisoners,    sing    with    thankful 
The  Lord  hath  made  you  free  ! 

3  With  rapture  swell  the  song  again, 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love ; 
'Tis  peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men, 
And  praise  to  God  above  ! 


356 


,s.s.\ 

V381' 


P.M 


The  Gospel  bells  are  ringing, 

Over  land,  from  sea  to  sea ; 
Blessed  news  of  free  salvation 

Do  they  offer  you  and  me. 
"  For  God  so  loved  the  world 

That  His  only  Son  He  gave ; 
Whosoe'er  believeth  in  Him 

Everlasting  life  shall  have." 

Gospel  bells,  .  .  .  how  they  ring 
Over  land,  from  sea  to  sea  ; 

Gospel  bells  .  .  .  freely  bring  .  .  . 
Blessed  news  to  you  and  me. 

2  The  Gospel  bells  invite  us 
To  a  feast  prepared  for  all ; 


THE  GOSPEL: 


Do  not  slight  the  invitation, 
Nor  reject  the  gracious  call. 

"  I  am  the  Bread  of  life ; 

Eat  o[  Me,  thou  hungry  soul ; 

Though  your  sins  be  red  as  crimson, 
They  shall  be  as  white  as  wool."' 

3  The  Gospel  bells  give  warning, 

As  they  sound  from  day  to  day, 
Of  the  fate  which  doth  await  them 

Who  for  ever  will  delay. 
"  Escape  thou  for  thy  life, 

Tarry  not  in  all  the  plain ; 
Nor  behind  thee  look — oh,  never. 

Lest  thou  be  consumed  in  pain." 

4  The  Gospel  bells  are  joyful, 

As  they  echo  far  and  wide, 
Bearing  notes  of  perfect  pardon, 

Through  a  Saviour  crucified. 
"  Good  tidings  of  great  joy 

To  all  people  do  I  bring ; 
Unto  you  is  born  a  Saviour,      [King. 

Which  is  Christ  the  Lord  "  and 

<3o  /  (272) 

Sing  them  over  again  to  me, 
Wonderful  words  of  Life  ! 
Let  me  more  of  their  beauty  see, 
Wonderful  words  of  Life  ! 
Words  of  life  and  beauty, 
Teach  me  faith  and  duty  1 

Beautiful  words  !  wonderful  words  ! 
Wonderful  words  of  Life  1 

2  Christ,  the  blessed  One,  gives  to  all 

Wonderful  words  of  Life  ! 
Sinner,  list  to  the  loving  call, 
Wonderful  words  of  Life  ! 
All  so  freely  given, 
Wooing  us  to  heaven  ! 

3  Sweetly  echo  the  gospel  call  I 

Wonderful  words  of  Life  ! 
Offer  pardon  and  peace  to  all  ! 
Wonderful  words  of  Life  ! 
Jesus,  only  Saviour, 
Sanctify  for  ever  ! 


P.M. 


358 


7.7.7.6. 


Jesus  knocks  :  He  calls  to  thee, 
"  Weary  one,  oh  come  to  Me  ! 
He  can  save,  and  only  He : 
O  -  -  pen  wide  the  door  ! 

O  -  -  pen  wide  the  door  !  .  .  . 
O  -  -  pen  wide  the  door  I  .  .  . 
He  can  save,  and  only  He  : 
O  -  -  pen  wide  the  door  I  .  .  . 

2  Jesus  knocks :  He  comes  to  save — 
'Twas  for  thee  His  life  He  gave ; 
He  hath  triumphed  o'er  the  grave : 
O  -  -  pen  wide  the  door  ! 


3  Jesus  knocks,  is  knocking  still : 
Yield  to  Him  at  once  thy  will ; 
He  with  joy  thy  heart  can  fill : 

O  -  -  pen  wide  the  door  ! 

4  Jesus  knocks,  the  moments  fly ; 
While  salvation  yet  is  nigh, 
Ere  the  Saviour  passeth  by, 

O  -  -  pen  wide  the  door  ! 


359 


/S.S.\ 

V299/ 


10.6. 

Oh,  what  a  Saviour— that  He  died 

for  me  !  [me  free ; 

From  condemnation  He  hath  made 

"  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son,"  saith 

"  Hath  everlasting  life."         [He, 

"  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you  "  ; 
"  Verily,  verily,"  message  ever  new  ! 
"  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  " — 'tis  true  ! — 
"  Hath  everlasting  life  1  " 

2  All  my  iniquities  on  Him  were  laid, 
All  my  indebtedness  by  Him  was  paid ; 
All  who  believe  on  Him,  the  Lord 

hath  said, 
"  Have  everlasting  life." 

3  Though  poor  and  needy,  I  can  trust 

my  Lord ;  [His  word ; 

Though  weak  and  sinful,  I  believe 

Oh,  glad  mer  sage  1    every  child  of 

"  Hath  everlasting  life  1  "     [God 

4  Though  all  unworthy,  yet  I  will  not 

doubt ;  [out : 

For  Him  that  cometh  He  will  not  cast 
"  He  that  believeth,"  oh,  the  good 

news  shout ! 
"  Hath  everlasting  life  !  " 


360  cs-) 


CM. 

O  wanderer  from  thy  Father's  house, 
Why  wilt  thou  longer  roam  ? 

Return  !  oh,  hear  the  gentle  voice 
That  bids  thee  now  come  home. 

**  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come  I  .  . 

And  let  him  that  heareth  say,  Come  I  .  . 
And  let  him  that  is  athirst  come, 

And  whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water 
of  life  freely." 

2  To  Jesus  come — oh,  trust  His  word, 

And  on  His  name  believe ; 
Forsake  thy  sins,  and  thro'  His  blood 
Eternal  life  receive. 

3  The  gracious  Saviour  calls  thee  now 

To  feast  upon  His  love ; 
And  of  the  living  water  drink, 
And  all  His  mercy  prove. 

4  The  Church,  His  bride,  invites  thee 

To  own  her  risen  Lord ;  [now, 

For,  "  Whosoever  will  may  come." 
Is  God's  eternal  word. 


Its  Message 


8s. 


361  Cif) 

Behold,  behold  the  wondrous  love, 
That  ever  flows  from  God  above ; 
Thro'  Christ,  His  only  Son,  who  gave 
His  precious  blood  our  souls  to  save. 

All  praise  and  glory  be  unto  Jesus, 
For  He  hath  purchased  a  full  salvation ; 
Behold,  how  wondrous  the  proclamation, 
"  Whosoever  will  may  come  I  " 

2  Behold,  a  fountain  in  His  side, 
To  all  the  world  is  opened  wide ; 
Where  all  may  come,  by  sin  opprest, 
And  find  in  Him  sweet  peace  and  rest. 

3  Behold  Him  now  exalted  high 
Above  the  bright  and  starry  sky ; 
Yet  through  His  Word  He  calleth  still, 
"  Come  unto  Me,"  whoever  will. 

4  Behold  in  Him  the  Living  Way, 
That  onward  leads  to  endless  day; 
Where,  saved  by  grace,  the  ransomed 
Lift  up  the  everlasting  song,     [throng 


362 


L.M. 

Thy  Saviour  calls  !  oh,  come  and  see 
What  things  He  hath  prepared  for 

thee  ! 
Life,  love,  and  joy,  from  God  on  high, 
B>   Christ  Himself  to  thee  brought 

nigh. 

'*  Him  that  cometh,  him  that  cometh,  him 

that  cometh  to  Me, 
1  will  in  no  wise,  I  will  in  no  wise,  I  will 

in  no  wise  cast  out." 

2  Thy  Saviour  calls  !  oh,  can  it  be 
That  call  has  no  sweet  charm  for 

thee  ?  [heed  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  and  give  Him 
Wilt  thou  not  think  while  He  doth 

plead  ? 

3  Thy  Saviour  calls  !  He  knows  thy  sin ; 
But  trust  Him  now,  He'll  enter  in : 
And  He  thy  heart  will  purify, 

And  every  needed  grace  supply. 


363  (fif) 


P.M. 


There's  a  Stranger  at  the  door : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
He  has  been  there  oft  before : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
Let  Him  in  ere  He  is  gone ; 
Let  Him  in,  the  Holy  One. 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Father's  Son : 

Let .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
2  Open  now  to  Him  your  heart : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
If  you  wait  He  will  depart : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 


Let  Him  in :  He  is  your  Friend ; 
He  your  soul  will  sure  defend : 
He  will  keep  you  to  the  end : 
Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 

3  Hear  you  now  His  loving  voice  ! 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
Now,  oh,  now  make  Him  your  choice ; 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
He  is  standing  at  the  door ; 
Joy  to  you  He  will  restore, 
And  His  name  you  will  adore : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 

4  Now  admit  the  heavenly  Guest : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
He  will  make  for  you  a  feast : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 
He  will  speak  your  sins  forgiven ; 
And  when  earth-ties  all  are  riven, 
He  will  take  you  home  to  heaven : 

Let  .  .  .  Him  in  !  .  .  . 


364 


P.M. 

Is  there  a  sinner  awaiting 

Mercy  and  pardon  to-day  ?     [him : 
Welcome   the   news   that    we   bring 

"  Jesus  is  passing  this  way  !  " 
Coming  in  love  and  in  mercy, 

Pardon  and  peace  to  bestow, 
Coming  to  save  the  poor  sinner 

From  his  heart-anguish  and  woe. 

Jesus  is  passing  this  way  .  . . 
To-day,  .  .  to-day  ;  .  .  . 
While  He  is  near,  O  believe  Him, 
Open  your  heart  to  receive  Him, 
For  Jesus  is  passing  this  way,  .  . 
Is  passing  this  way  to-day. 

2  Brother,  the  Master  is  waiting, 

Waiting  to  freely  forgive ; 
Why  not  this  moment  accept  Him, 

Trust  in  His  grace  and  live? 
He  is  so  tender  and  precious, 

He  is  so  near  you  to-day ; 
Open  your  heart  to  receive  Him, 

While  He  is  passing  this  way. 

3  Yes,  He  is  coming  to  bless  you 

While  in  contrition  you  bow : 
Coming  from  sin  to  redeem  you, 

Ready  to  save  you  now : 
Can  you  refuse  the  salvation 

Jesus  is  offering  here  ? 
Open  your  heart  to  admit  Him, 

While  He  is  coming  so  near. 


365  ( 


S.S.\ 
688/ 


7». 


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  ?  " 


THE  GOSPEL: 


2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 
And,    when    bleeding,    healed    thy 

wound ;  [right ; 

Sought    thee    wandering,    set    thee 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes  !  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  ?  M 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet,  I  love  Thee  and  adore ; 
Oh  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more. 


366  ( 


S.S.\ 
379^ 


A  ruler  once  came  to  Jesus  by  night, 

To  ask  Him  the  way  of  salvation  and 

light ;  [true  and  plain, 

The  Master  made  answer  in  words 

"  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  " 

"  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  "  .  . 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  "  .  . 
I  verily,  verily  say  unto  thee — 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  "  .  . 

2  Ye  children  of  men,  attend  to  the  word 
So   solemnly   uttered  by  Jesus,   the 

Lord ;  [in  vain : 

And  let  not  this  message  to  you  be 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  " 

3  O  ye  who  would  enter  this  glorious 

rest,  [of  the  blest — 

And  sing  with  the  ransomed  the  song 
The  life  everlasting  if  ye  would  obtain, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  " 

4  A  dear  one  in  heaven  thy  heart  yearns 

to  see,  [ing  for  thee ; 

At  the  beautiful  gate  may  be  watch- 

lhen  list  to  the  note  of  this  solemn 

"  Ye  must  be  born  again  ! "  [refrain. 

367  m 

'Tis  a  true  and  faithful  saying, 
Jesus  died  for  sinful  men ; 

Though  we've  told  the  story  often, 
We  must  tell  it  o'er  again. 

Oh,  glad  and  glorious  Gospel ! 

With  joy  we  now  proclaim  .  . 
A  full  and  free  salvation. 

Through  faith  in  Jesus'  name  1 


2  He  has  made  a  full  atonement, 

Now  His  saving  work  is  done ; 
He  has  satisfied  the  Father, 
Who  accepts  us  in  His  Son. 

3  Still  upon  His  hands  the  nail-prints, 

And  the  scars  upon  His  brow ; 
Our  Redeemer,  Lord,  and  Saviour, 
In  the  glory  standeth  now. 

4  But  remember,  this  same  Jesus 

In  the  clouds  will  come  again ; 
And    with    Him    His    blood-bought 
people 
Evermore  shall  live  and  reign. 


368 


9.8. 


We  never  grow  weary  of  telling 
The  story  of  Jesus  our  King ; 

Who  left  the  bright  throne  of  His 

glory,  [bring. 

And  came  His  great  treasures  to 

Oh,  wonderful  gift  of  the  Gospel, 
That  each  in  our  hearts  maj  receive  ! 

It  offers  to  all  free  salvation, 

And  happy  are  they  that  believe. 

2  We  never  grow  weary  of  telling 

His  love  to  the  poor  and  oppressed; 
And  still  He  is  tenderly  calling, 
"  Come    hither,    ye    weary,    and 
rest  !  " 

3  We  never  grow  weary  of  telling 

Of  yonder  bright  mansions  above ; 
Where  we  shall  behold  our  Redeemer, 
And  dwell  in  the  smile  of  His  love. 


Invitation 


369  Oft) 


CM. 

The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say  "  Come  ! " 
And  take  the  water  of  life  ! 

Oh,  blessed  call  ! — good  news  to  all 
Who  tire  of  sin  and  strife  ! 

The  Spi  -  -  rit  says  "  Come  !  "  .  .  The  Bride 

.  .  says  "  Come  !  "  .  .  . 
And  take  .  .  of  the  wa  -  -  ter  of  life  .  .  freely. 
The  Spi  -  -  rit  says  "  Come  !  "  .  .  The  bride 

.  .  says  "  Come  !  "  .  .  . 
And  take  .  .  of  the  wa  -  -  ter  of  life  .  .  .  freely. 

2  Let  every  one  who  hears,  say  "  Come ! " 

And  joyful  witness  give ; 
I    heard    the    sound,    the    stream    I 
I  drank,  and  now  I  live  !    [found — 

3  Ye  souls  who  are  athirst,  forsake 

Your  broken  cisterns  first ; 
Then  come,  partake:    one  draught 
will  slake 
Your  soul's  consuming  thirst. 


Invitation 


P.M. 


4  Yea,  "  whosoever  will  "  may  come- 
Your  longings  Christ  can  fill ; 
The  stream  is  free  to  you  and  me, 
And  whosoever  will. 

370  (Sft) 

Are  you  coming  Home,  ye  wanderers, 

Whom  Jesus  died  to  win  ? — 
All  footsore,  lame,  and  weary, 

Your  garments  stained  with  sin  ? 
Will  you  seek  the  blood  of  Jesus 

To  wash  your  garments  white  ? 
Will  you  trust  His  precious  promise  ? 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 
Are  you  coming  Home  to  Jesus, 

Out  of  darkness  into  light  ? 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 
To  your  loving  heavenly  Father 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 

2  Are  you  coming  Home,  ye  lost  ones  ? 

Behold,  your  Lord  doth  wait ; 
Come  then  !  no  longer  linger ; 

Come  ere  it  be  too  late  ! 
Will  you  come,  and  let  Him  save  you  ? 

Oh,  trust  His  love  and  might  ! 
Will  you  come  while  He  is  calling  ? 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 

3  Are  you  coming  Home,  ye  guilty, 

Who  bear  the  load  of  sin  ? 
Outside  you've  long  been  standing, 

Come  now,  and  venture  in  ! 
Will  you  heed  the  Saviour's  promise, 

And  dare  to  trust  Him  quite  ! — 
"  Come  unto  Me  !  "  saith  Jesus : 

Are  you  coming  Home  to-night  ? 


371 


U 


139/  P.M. 

Look  to  Jesus,  weary  one, 

Look  and  live  !  look  and  live  ! 
Look  at  what  the  Lord  has  done, 

Look  and  live  ! 
See  Him  lifted  on  the  tree, 

Look  and  live  !  look  and  live  ! 
Hear  Him  say,  "  Look  unto  Me  !  M 
Look  and  live  ! 

Look  !  the  Lord  is  lifted  high  ; 

Look  to  Him,  He's  ever  nigh  : 
Look  and  live  !  why  will  ye  die 

Look  and  live  ! 

2  Though  unworthy,  vile,  unclean, 
Look  and  live  !  look  and  live  ! 
Look  away  from  self  and  sin, 

Look  and  live  ! 
Long  by  Satan's  power  enslaved, 
Look  and  live  !  look  and  live  ! 
Look  to  Me,  ye  shall  be  saved, 
Look  and  live  ! 


3  Though  you've  wandered  far  away, 
Look  and  live  !  look  and  live  ! 
Harden  not  your  hearts  to-day, 

Look  and  live  ! 
'Tis  Thy  Father  calls  thee  home, 
Look  and  live  !  look  and  live  1 
Whosoever  will  may  come, 
Look  and  live  ! 

372  (si) 

There  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar, 

And  through  its  portals  gleaming 
A  radiance  from  the  cross  afar, 
The  Saviour's  love  revealing. 
Oh,  depth  of  mercy  !  can  it  be 
That  gate  was  left  ajar  for  me, 
For  me,  .  .  for  me  ?  .  . 
Was  left  ajar  for  me  ? 

2  That  gate  ajar  stands  free  for  all 

Who  seek  through  it  salvation ; 
The  rich  and  poor,  the  great  and  small 
Of  every  tribe  and  nation. 

3  Press  onward,  then,  though  foes  may 

While  mercy's  gate  is  open ;  [frown, 
Accept  the  cross,  and  win  the  crown, 
Love's  everlasting  token. 

4  Beyond  the  river's  brink  we'll  lay 

The  cross  that  here  is  given, 
And  bear  the  crown  of  life  away, 
And  love  Him  more  in  heaven. 

3/3  7.6. 

Back  from  the  weary  wandering 

Into  the  narrow  way ; 
Jesus  is  tenderly  calling, 

Calling  the  sheep  that  stray. 

Still,  still  Jesus  is  calling  : 
Hear,  oh  hear  Him  say  : 

"  Weary,  heavy  laden, 
Come,  come  to-day  !  " 

2  Out  of  the  dreary  desert 

Into  the  pastures  green, 
Out  of  the  land  of  darkness 
Into  the  light  serene. 

3  Why  should  we  longer  tarry, 

Why  should  we  longer  roam 
Far  from  the  place  of  refuge, 
Far  from  the  sheltering  home  ? 

4  Come,  for  the  hours  are  waning ; 

Come  from  the  mountains  cold ; 
Come  from  the  storm  and  tempest 
Into  the  Shepherd's  fold  ! 

374  (fS) 

"  Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

Oh,  blessed  voice  of  Jesus, 
Which  comes  to  hearts  opprest ! 


7.8, 


THE  GOSPEL  : 


It  tells  of  benediction ; 

Of  pardon,  grace,  and  peace ; 
Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending; 

Of  love  which  cannot  cease. 

2  "  Come  unto  Me,  ye  wanderers, 

And  I  will  give  you  light." 
Oh,  loving  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  cheer  the  night  ! 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  way; 
But.  He  has  brought  us  gladness, 

And  songs  at  break  of  day. 

3  "  Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting, 

And  I  will  give  you  life." 
Oh,  cheering  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  aid  our  strife : 
The  foe  is  stem  and  eager, 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long, 
But  He  has  made  us  mighty, 

And  stronger  than  the  strong. 

4  "  And  whosoever  cometh 

I  will  not  cast  him  out." 
Oh,  welcome  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  drives  away  our  doubt : 
Which  calls  us — very  sinners, 

Unworthy  though  we  be 
Of  love  so  free  and  boundless — 

To  come,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 


375 


CM. 

Come,  weary  one,  and  find  sweet  rest ; 

Jesus  is  passing  by  ! 
Come  where  the  longing  heart  is  blest, 

And  on  His  word  rely. 

Pass  -  -  ing  by  !  .  .  pass  -  -  ing  by  I  .  . 
Hasten  to  meet  Him  on  the  way, 
Jesus  is  passing  by  to-day  ! 
Pass  -  -  ing  by  !  .  .  pass  -  -  ing  by  !  .  . 

2  Come,  burdened  one,  bring  all  your 

Jesus  is  passing  by  !  [care : 

The  love  that  listens  to  your  prayer 
Will  "  no  good  thing  "  deny. 

3  Come,   hungry   one,   and   tell    your 

Jesus  is  passing  by  !  [need : 

The  Bread  of  Life  your  soul  will  feed, 
And  fully  satisfy. 

4  Come,   contrite  one,   and  seek   His 

Jesus  is  passing  by  !  [grace ; 

See  in  His  reconciled  face 
The  sunshine  of  the  sky. 


376  (51.) 


8.7.4. 


Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power. 

He  is  able ; 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 


2  Now  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify : 
True  belief  and  true  repentance — 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh  — 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  He  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him : 

This  He  gives  you — 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 

Bruised  and  ruined  by  the  Fall ; 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all : 

Not  the  righteous — 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  View  Him  prostrate  in  the  garden, 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies  ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him, 
Hear  Him  cry  before  He  dies, 

"  It  is  finished  !  " 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6  Lo,  th'  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood ; 
Venture  on  Him.  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude ; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 


377 


pjffl. 

Step  over  the  threshold,  and  wander 
no  more, 
Oppressed  with  the  burden  of  sin ; 
Step  over  the  threshold;    why  stand 
at  the  door  ? 
The  Healer  is  waiting  within. 

Then  come  as  thou  art ;  thy  poor  broken  heart 

Renewed  by  His  Spirit  shall  be  : 
Step  over  the  threshold  :  why  stand  at  the  door  ? 

Come  in,  there  is  mercy  for  thee. 

2  Step  over  the  threshold :   let  faith  be 

thy  guide 
To  Him,  thy  Physician  so  kind ; 
Go  wash  in  the  fountain  that  flows 

from  His  side,  [find. 

And  health  to  thy  soul  thou  shalt 

3  Step  over  the  threshold,  repent  and 

believe, 
And  quickly  thy  burden  will  fall ; 
Oh,  touch  but  His  garment,  and  thou 

shalt  receive 
The  pardon  He  offers  to  all. 

4  Step  over  the  threshold,  no  shelter 

Last  thou ; 
Thy  refuge  He  offers  to  be ; 


Invitation 


Step  over  the  threshold,  and  come  to 
Him  now ; 
O  lost  one,  He  tarries  for  thee  ! 


378  (IS) 


L.M. 


Behold  Me  standing  at  the  door, 
And  hear  Me  pleading  evermore, 
With  gentle  voice :  Oh,  heart  of  sin, 
May  I  come  in  ?  may  I  come  in  ? 

Behold  Me  standing  at  the  door, 
And  hear  Ale  pleading  evermore  : 
Say,  weary  heart,  oppressed  with  sin, 
May  I  come  in  ?  may  I  come  in  ? 

2  I  bore  the  cruel  thorns  for  thee, 
I  waited  long  and  patiently : 

Say,  weary  heart,  oppressed  with  sin. 
May  I  come  in  ?  may  I  come  in  ? 

3  I  would  not  plead  with  thee  in  vain ; 
Remember  all  My  grief  and  pain  ! 

I  died  to  ransom  thee  from  sin : 
May  I  come  in  ?  may  I  come  in  ? 

4  I  bring  thee  joy  from  heaven  above, 

I  bring  thee  pardon,  peace,  and  love : 
Say,  weary  heart,  oppressed  with  sin, 
May  I  come  in  ?  may  I  come  in  ? 


379  (») 


11.9. 

Have   you   been    to   Jesus   for   the 

cleansing  power  ?  [Lamb? 

Are  you  washed  in  the  blood  of  the 

Are  you  fully  trusting  in  His  grace 

this  hour  ?  [Lamb  ? 

Are  you  washed  in  the  blood  of  the 

Are  you  washed  ...  in  the  blood,  .  .  . 
In  the  soul-cleansing  blood  of  the  Lamb  ?  . . . 
Are  your  garments  spotless  ?   Are  they  white  as 
snow  ? 
Are  you  washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ? 

2  Are  you  walking  daily  by  the  Saviour's 

side  ?  [Lamb  ? 

Are  you  washed  in  the  blood  of  the 

Do   you  rest  each   moment   in   the 

Crucified  ?  [Lamb  ? 

Are  you  washed  in  the  blood  of  the 

3  When  the  Bridegroom  cometh  will 

your  robes  be  white  ?       [Lamb  ? 

Pure  and  white  in  the  blood  of  the 

Will    your   soul    be    ready    for    the 

mansions  bright,  [Lamb  ? 

And  be  washed  in  the  blood  of  the 

4  Lay    aside    the    garments    that    are 

stained  with  sin,  [Lamb  ! 

And  be  washed  in  the  blood  of  the 

There's  a  fountain  flowing  for  the 

soul  unclean —  [Lamb  ! 

Oh,  be  washed  in  the  blood  of  the 


380 


7.5.7  5 

Art  thou  troubled,  sin-oppressed  ? 

Come  to  Jesus  now ; 
Wouldst  thou  find  thy  only  rest  ? 

Come  to  Jesus  now. 

Weary  wanderer,  come  and  see 
What  His  grace  will  do  for  thee 
Hear  Him  say,  Come  away, 
Come,  oh  come  to-day  I 

2  Day  is  fading  in  the  west, 

Come  to  Jesus  now ; 
Lean  thy  head  upon  His  breast — 
Come  to  Jesus  now. 

3  He  will  all  thy  sins  forgive, 

Come  to  Jesus  now ; 
Look  to  Him  and  thou  shalt  live; 
Come  to  Jesus  now. 


381 


/S.S.\ 
\5U) 


8.7 

Once  again  the  Gospel  message 
From  the  Saviour  you  have  heard; 

Will  you  heed  the  invitation  ? 
Will  you  turn  and  seek  the  Lord  t 

Come  believing  !  .  .  come  believing !  .  • 
Come  to  Jesus  !  look  and  live  1  .  . 

Come  believing  !  .  .  come  believing !  .. 
Come  to  Jesus  !  look  and  live  ! 

2  Many  summers  you  have  wasted, 

Ripened  harvests  you  have  seen; 
Winter  snows  by  spring  have  melted, 
Yet  you  linger  in  your  sin. 

3  Jesus  for  your  choice  is  waiting; 

Tarry  not :  at  once  decide  ! 
While  the  Spirit  now  is  striving, 
Yield,  and  seek  the  Saviour's  side. 

4  Cease  of  fitness  to  be  thinking ; 

Do  not  longer  try  to  feel ; 
It  is  trusting,  and  not  feeling, 
That  will  give  the  Spirit's  seal. 

5  Let  your  will  to  God  be  given, 

Trust  in  Christ's  atoning  blood; 
Look  to  Jesus  now  in  heaven, 
Rest  on  His  unchanging  word. 

382 

Believe  and  receive  the  Saviour, 

God's  gift  of  love  divine, 
And  Christ  and  heaven  and  glory 

Shall  evermore  be  thine. 

Believe,  and  receive  Him, 
'Tis  all  that  you  have  to  do ; 

For  He,  your  great  Redeemer, 
Has  done  all  the  rest  for  you. 

2  Believe  and  receive  the  Saviour, 
For  you  His  blood  was  shed ; 
He  took  your  sins  upon  Him, 
And  suffered  in  your  stead. 


PA 


THE  GOSPEL  : 


3  Believe  and  receive  the  Saviour, 

And  ne'er  from  Him  depart ; 
He'll  set  His  mark  in  your  forehead, 
His  seal  upon  your  heart. 

4  Believe  and  receive  the  Saviour, 

Forth  to  the  conflict  go,        [Spirit, 
With   the   word,   the   sword   of  the 
To  meet  the  advancing  foe. 

5  Go  forth  in  the  Spirit's  power, 

And  the  all-prevailing  name 
Of  Christ,  the  world's  Redeemer, 
His  Gospel  to  proclaim. 

*5o*5  (530)  l.m. 

O  wandering  souls,  why  will  you 

roam 
Away  from  God,  away  from  Home  ? 
The  Saviour  calls,  oh,  hear  Him  say — 
'*  Whoever  will  "  may  come  to-day  ! 

"  Whoever  will !  "  "  whoever  will !  " 
"  Whoever  will  "  may  come  to-day  j 
"  Whoever  will  "  may  come  to-day, 
And  drink  of  the  water  of  life. 

2  Behold  His  hands  extended  now, 
The  dews  of  night  are  on  His  brow ; 
He  knocks,  He  calls,  He  waiteth  still : 
Oh,  come  to  Him,  "  whoever  will  !  " 

3  In  simple  faith  His  word  believe, 
And  His  abundant  grace  receive ; 
No  love  like  His  the  heart  can  fill ; 
Oh,  come  to  Him,  "  whoever  will  !  " 

4  The    "  Spirit    and    the    bride    say, 

Come  !  "  [home ; 

And  find   in   Him   sweet  rest,   and 
Let  him  that  heareth  echo  still 
The  blessed  "  Whosoever  will  I " 


384 


8.8.8.6. 


O  weary  heart,  why  seek  in  vain 
The  balm  of  rest  from  earth  to  gain, 
While  Jesus  waits,  your  King  to  reign, 
And  all  your  sins  forgive  ? 

Awake,  arise  !  no  more  delay  ; 
He  calls  you  now — His  voice  obey  ; 
The  loving  words  He  speaks  to-day, 
Oh  hear,  and  you  shall  live  ! 

2  He  calls  again ;  on  Him  believe, 

His  gift  of  grace  through  faith  receive ; 
Your  truest  Friend  no  longer  grieve, 
But  haste  your  heart  to  give. 

3  To  Jesus  come,  and  at  His  feet 
That    precious    name    with    praise 

repeat ;  [sweet 

Oh,  trust  Him  now,  and  learn  how 
The  peace  His  love  will  give. 


OOj  (510)  cm. 

"  Look  unto  Me,  and  be  ye  saved  !  " 

Oh,  hear  the  blest  command  ! 
Salvation  full,  salvation  free, 

Proclaim  o'er  every  land  ! 

"  Look  unto  Me,  .  .  .  and  be  ye  saved,  .  .  . 
All  ye  ends  of  the  earth  !  .  .  . 
For  I  am  God ;  .  .  .  there  is  none  else  :  .  .. 
Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved."  .  .  . 

2  "  Look  unto  Me,"  upon  the  cross, 

O  weary,  burdened  soul ; 
'Twas  there  on   Me  thy   sins   were 
Believe,  and  be  made  whole  !  [laid — 

3  "  Look  unto  Me,"  thy  risen  Lord, 

In  dark  temptation's  hour ; 
The  needful  grace  I'll  freely  give, 
To  keep  from  Satan's  power. 

4  "  Look  unto  Me,"  and  not  within — 

No  help  is  there  for  thee: 
For  pardon,  peace,  and  all  thy  need, 
Look  only  unto  Me  ! 

JOD  (334)  P.M. 

Jesus,  Gracious  One,  calleth  now  to 
"  Come,  O  sinner,  come  !  "     [thee, 
Calls  so  tenderly,  calls  so  lovingly, 
"  Now,  O  sinner,  come  !  " 
Words  of  peace  and  blessing, 
Christ's  own  love  confessing  ! 
Hear  the  sweet  voice  of  Jesus, 

Full,  full  of  love  ; 
Calling  tenderly,  calling  lovingly, 
"  Come,  O  sinner,  come  i  " 

2  Still    He    waits    for    thee,    pleading 

patiently, 

"  Come,  oh  come,  to  Me  !  " 
"  Heavy-laden  one,  I  thy  grief  have 

Come  and  rest  in  Me."         [borne, 
Words  with  love  o'erflowing, 
Life  and  bliss  bestowing  ! 

3  Weary,  sin-sick  soul,  called  so  gra- 

Canst  thou  dare  refuse  ?     [ciously, 
Mercy  offered  thee,  freely,  tenderly, 
Wilt  thou  still  abuse  ? 

Come,  for  time  is  flying  ! 

Haste,  thy  lamp  is  dying  ! 

JO/    (IS)  p.m. 

Take    the    wings    of   the    morning, 

speed  quickly  thy  flight 
To    Jesus,    thy    Saviour,    thy    hope, 

and  thy  light  !  [thee, 

The  fount  of  His  mercy  is  open  for 
Go   wash,    and    be   cleansed    in   its 

waters  so  free  ! 

Fly  away,  fly  away  on  the  wings  of  the 

morning  !  [Friend ! 

Fly  away,  fly  away,  to  thy   Saviour  and 


Invitation 


2  Fly  away  to  thy  Saviour,  He  waits  to 

forgive ;  [shall  live : 

One  look  of  His  love,  and  thy  spirit 
Thy  faith  will  secure  thee  His  blessing 

divine ;  [will  be  thine  ! 

Go  plead  thou  His  merit,  and  peace 

3  On  the  wings  of  the  morning  fly  home 

to  His  breast —  [rest : 

There  only  thy  refuge,  there  only  thy 
The  moments  are  precious,  the  noon- 
tide is  near ;  [not  here  ! 
Fly  home  to  thy  Saviour  !   oh,  linger 

388  (!£) 

Come,  oh,  come,  while  Christ  is  call- 
Linger  not  in  paths  of  sin ;        [ing, 

Sever  every  tie  that  binds  you, 
And  the  heavenly  race  begin. 

Calling  now,  .  .  calling  now,  .  . 
Hear  the  Saviour  calling  now  ;  .  . 
Calling  now,  .  .  calling  now,  .  . 
Hear  the  Saviour  calling  now. 

2  Come,    oh,    come,    while    Christ    is 

pleading ; 
Oh,  what  love  His  tones  convey  ! 
Will  you  slight  His  proffered  mercy, 
Will  you  longer  from  Him  stray  ? 

3  Come,  oh,  come,  delay  no  longer, 

For  th'  accepted  time  is  now ; 

Yield,  oh,  yield  yourself  to  Jesus, 

And  before  His  sceptre  bow. 

389  (S24')  P.M. 

"  Whosoever  heareth  !  "  shout,  shout 

the  sound  ! 
Send  the  blessed  tidings  all  the  world 
around ;  [man  is  found, 

Spread    the    joyful    news    wherever 
"  Whosoever  will  may  come." 

"  Whosoever  will !  "  "  whosoever  will !  " 
Send  the  proclamation  over  vale  and  hill ; 
'Tis    a    loving    Father    calls    the    wanderer 
"  Whosoever  will  may  come."      [home  : 

2  Whosoever  cometh  need  not  delay ; 
Now  the  door  is  open,  enter  while 

you  may ;  [Way : 

Jesus  is  the  True,  the  only  Living 
"  Whosoever  will  may  come." 

3  "  Whosoever   will,"   the   promise   is 

secure ;  [endure ; 

"  Whosoever    will,"    for    ever    shall 
"  Whosoever  will,"  'tis  life  for  ever- 
more : 
"  Whosoever  will  may  come." 

O-^U    (477/  7s. 

Sinners  Jesus  will  receive ; 
Sound  this  word  of  grace  to  all 


Who  the  heavenly  pathway  leave, 
All  who  linger,  all  who  fall  ! 

Sing  it  o'er  .  .  .  and  o'er  again  :  .  .  . 
Christ  receiv  -  -  eth  sinful  men ;  .  .  •. 

Make  the  mes sage  clear  and  plain  :  . . 

Christ  receiveth  sinful  men. 

2  Come :  and  He  will  give  you  rest ; 

Trust  Him :  for  His  word  is  plain ; 
He  will  take  the  sinfulest : 
Christ  receiveth  sinful  men. 

3  Now  my  heart  condemns  me  not, 

Pure  before  the  law  I  stand ; 
He  who  cleansed  me  from  all  spot, 
Satisfied  its  last  demand. 

4  Christ  receiveth  sinful  men, 

Even  me  with  all  my  sin ; 
Purged  from  every  spot  and  stain, 
Heaven  with  Him  I  enter  in. 


391 


/S.S.\ 
U97/ 


8.7. 

44  Call    them    in " — the    poor,    the 
wretched,  [fold ; 

Sin-stained    wanderers    from    the 
Peace  and  pardon  freely  offer ; 

Can  you  weigh  their  worth  with 

gold  ?  [weary, 

"Call    them    in  "—the    weak,    the 

Laden  with  the  doom  of  sin ; 
Bid  them  come  and  rest  in  Jesus ; 

He  is  waiting — "  Call  them  in." 

2  "  Call  them  in  "—the  Jew,  the  Gen- 

Bid  the  stranger  to  the  feast ;   [tile ; 
44  Call  them  in  " — the  rich,  the  noble, 

From  the  highest  to  the  least : 
Forth  the  Father  runs  to  meet  them, 

He  hath  all  their  sorrows  seen ; 
Robe,  and  ring,  and  royal  sandals, 

Wait  the  lost  ones—"  Call  them  in." 

3  "  Call  them  in  "—the  little  children, 

Tarrying  far  away  .  .  .  away ; 
Wait — oh,  wait  not  for  to-morrow, 

Christ  would  have  them  come  to- 
day. 
Follow  on  !  the  Lamb  is  leading  ! 

He  has  conquered — we  shall  win ; 
Bring  the  halt  and  blind  to  Jesus ; 

He  will  heal  them—4'  Call  them  in." 

4  "  Call  them  in  " — the  broken-hearted, 

Cowering    'neath    the    brand    of 
shame ; 
Speak    Love's    message,    low    and 
tender — 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  came : 
See  !  the  shadows  lengthen  round  us, 

Soon  the  day-dawn  will  begin; 
Can  you  leave  them  lost  and  lonely  ? 
Christ  is  coming — "  Call  them  in." 


THE  GOSPEL  : 


392 


(s«i) 


CM. 


Come,  every  soul  by  sin  oppressed, 
There's  mercy  with  the  Lord ; 

And  He  will  surely  give  you  rest 
By  trusting  in  His  word. 

Only  trust  Him!   only  trust  Him 

Only  trust  Him  mow  ! 
He  will  save  you  !  He  will  save  you  I 

He  will  save  you  now  I 

2  For  Jesus  shed  His  precious  blood 

Rich  blessings  to  bestow ; 
Plunge  now  into  the  crimson  flood 
That  washes  white  as  snow. 

3  Yes,  Jesus  is  the  Truth,  the  Way 

That  leads  you  into  rest ; 
Believe  in  Him  without  delay, 
And  you  are  fully  blest. 

4  Come  then,  and  join  this  holy  band, 

And  on  to  glory  go, 
To  dwell  in  that  celestial  land 
Where  joys  immortal  flow. 


393  (Bf) 


P.M. 

Praise  be  to  Jesus,  His  mercy  is  free : 

Mercy  is  free,  mercy  is  free  !  [thee — 
Sinner,    that   mercy    is   flowing   for 

Mercy  is  boundless  and  free  ! 
If  thou  art  willing  on  Him  to  believe : 

Mercy  is  free,  mercy  is  free  ! 
Life  everlasting  thou  mayest  receive : 

Mercy  is  boundless  and  free  ! 

Je«us,  the  Saviour,  is  seeking  for  thee, 
Seeking  for  thee,  seeking  for  thee ; 

Lovingly,  tenderly  calling  for  thee, 
Calling  and  seeking  for  thee  ! 

2  Why  on  the  mountains  of  sin  wilt 

thou  roam  ?  [home : 

Gently  the  Spirit  is  calling  thee 
Art  thou  in  darkness  ?   oh,  come  to 

the  light :  [night : 

Jesus  is  waiting,  He'll  save  you  to- 

3  Think  of  His  goodness,  His  patience, 

and  love :  [above : 

Pleading  thy  cause  with  His  Father 
Come,  and  repenting,  oh,  give  Him 

thy  heart :  [thou  art : 

Grieve  Him  no  longer,  but  come  as 

4  Yes,  there  is  pardon  for  all  who  be- 

lieve :  [receive : 

Come,  and  this  moment  a  blessing 
Jesus  is  waiting,  oh,  hear  Him  pro- 
claim :  [name : 
Cling  to  His  promise,  believe  on  His 

OV4    (l837  8.8.8.6. 

Wilt  thou  not  come,  O  soul  opprest, 
To  Him  who  offers  peace  and  rest  ? 


While  Jesus  pleads,  no  longer  stay; 
He's  calling  thee  to-day. 

He  is  call  -  -  ing,  gently  call  -  -  ing, 

Do  not  turn  from  Him  away  ; 
He  is  call  -  -  ing,  gently  call  -  -  ing, 
He  is  calling  thee  to-day. 

2  Wilt   thou   not   heed    the   Saviour's 

voice,  [choice  ? 

Believe   His   word,   make   Him   thy 
Accept  His  grace  without  delay; 
He's  calling  thee  to-day. 

3  Oh,  hear  Him  say,  "  Be  not  afraid, 
On  Me  thy  load  of  guilt  was  laid ;  " 
"  Come  unto  Me,"  "  I  am  the  Way ;  " 

He's  calling  thee  to-day. 

4  O  wandering  one,  no  longer  roam 
Away  from  God,  away  from  home ; 
The  Spirit's  voice  at  once  obey ; 

He's  calling  thee  to-day. 


395  (W 


DJLJI. 


Our  life  is  like  a  stormy  sea 

Swept  by  the  gales  of  sin  and  grief; 
While  on  the  windward  and  the  lee 

Hang  heavy  clouds  of  unbelief. 
But  o'er  the  deep  a  call  we  hear, 

Like  harbour  bell's  inviting  voice; 
It  tells  the  lost  that  hope  is  near. 

And  bids  the  trembling  soul  rejoice. 

"  This  way,  this  way,  O  heart  opprest, 
So  long  by  storm  and  tempest  driven ; 

This  way,  this  way — lo  !  here  is  rest," 
Rings  out  the  harbour  bell  of  heaven. 

2  Oh,  let  us  now  the  call  obey,    [shore ; 

And   steer   our   bark   for   yonder 
Where  still  that  voice  directs  the  way, 

In  pleading  tones  for  evermore. 
A  thousand  life-wrecks  strew  the  sea ; 

They're  going  down  at  every  swell : 
"  Come  unto  me  !    Come  unto  me  !  " 

Rings  out  th'  assuring  harbour  bell. 

3  O  tempted  one,  look  up,  be  strong  I 

The  promise  of  the  Lord  is  sure, 
That  they  shall  sing  the  victor's  song, 

Who  faithful  to  the  end  endure. 
God's  Holy  Spirit  comes  to  thee, 

Of  His  abiding  love  to  tell ; 
To  blissful  port,  o'er  stormy  sea,  [bell. 

Calls    heaven's    inviting    harbour 

4  Come,  gracious  Lord,  and  in  Thy  love 

Conduct  us  o'er  life's  stormy  wave ; 

Oh,  guide  us  to  the  home  above, 

The    blissful    home    beyond    the 

grave ; 

There,  safe  from  rock,  and  storm,  and 

flood,  [cease, 

Our    song    of   praise    shall    never 


Invitation 


To  Him  who  bought  us  with  His 

blood,  [peace. 

And   brought  us   to   the   port  of 

39o  (Sm)  p.m. 

Jesus  is  tenderly  calling  thee  home — 

Calling  to-day,  calling  to-day  ! 
Why  from  the  sunshine  of  love  wilt 
thou  roam, 
Farther  and  farther  away  ? 

Call  -  -  ing  to-day  !  .  .  call  -  -  ing  to-day  !  . . 

Je  -  -  -  bus  is  call ing,  is  tenderly  calling 

to-day  ! 

2  Jesus  is  calling  the  weary  to  rest — 

Calling  to-day,  calling  to-day  ! 
Bring   Him   thy   burden,    and   thou 
shalt  be  blest : 
He  will  not  turn  thee  away. 

3  Jesus  is  waiting,  oh,  come  to  Him 

now — 
Waiting  to-day,  waiting  to-day  ! 
Come  with  thy  sins,  at  His  feet  lowly 

bow; 
Come,  and  no  longer  delay  ! 

4  Jesus  is  pleading:    oh,   list  to  His 

voice —  [day  ! 

Hear  Him  to-day,  hear  Him  to- 

They  who  believe  on  His  name  shall 

Quickly  arise  and  away  !     [rejoice ; 

%5V  /    (493)  CM. 

M  Look  unto  Me,  and  be  ye  saved  !  " 
Look,  men  of  nations  all ; 

Look,  rich  and  poor;   look,  old  and 
young ; 
Look,  sinners,  great  and  small  ! 

Look  unto  Him,  and  be  ye  saved  I 
O  weary,  troubled  soul ; 

Oh,  look  to  Jesus  while  you  may  : 
One  look  will  make  thee  whole  ! 

2  "  Look  unto  Me,  and  be  ye  saved  !  " 

Look  now,  nor  dare  delay ; 
Look  as  you  are — lost,  guilty,  dead; 
Look  while  'tis  called  to-day. 

3  "  Look  unto  Me,  and  be  ye  saved  !  " 

Look  from  your  doubts  and  fears ; 
Look  from  your  sins  of  crimson  dye, 
Look  from  your  prayers  and  tears 

4  "  Look  unto  Me,  and  be  ye  saved  !  " 

Look  to  the  work  all  done ; 
Look  to  the  pierced  Son  of  Man ; 
Look,  and  your  sins  are  gone  1 


398 


W) 


7.6.D. 


Tis  looking  unto  Jesus, 
The  holy  One  and  just ; 

'Tis  His  great  work  mat  saves  us  - 
It  is  not  Try,  but  Trust ! 

It  is  not  Try,  but  Trust ! 
It  is  not  Try,  but  Trust ! 
'Tis  His  great  work  that  saves  us: 
It  is  not  Try,  but  Trust ! 

2  /Twas  vain  for  Israel  bitten 

By  serpents,  on  their  way, 
To  look  to  their  own  doing, 

That  awful  plague  to  stay ; 
The  only  means  for  healing, 

When  humbled  in  the  dust, 
Was  of  the  Lord's  revealing — 

It  was  not  Try,  but  Trust  ! 

3  No  deeds  of  ours  are  needed 

To  make  Christ's  merit  more ; 
No  frames  of  mind,  or  feelings, 

Can  add  to  His  great  store ; 
'Tis  simply  to  receive  Him, 

The  holy  One  and  just ; 
'Tis  only  to  believe  Him — 

It  is  not  Try,  but  Trust ! 


399 


Not  saved  are  we  by  trying, 
From  self  can  come  no  aid ; 

'Tis  on  the  Blood  relying, 
Once  for  our  ransom  paid. 


Come  to  the  Saviour  now  ! 

He  gently  calleth  thee ; 
In  true  repentance  bow, 

Before  Him  bend  the  knee  ! 
He  waiteth  to  bestow 

Salvation,  peace,  and  love, 
True  joy  on  earth  below, 

A  home  in  heaven  above. 
Come,  come,  come. 

2  Come  to  the  Saviour  now  ! 

Gaze  on  that  cleansing  tide — 
Water  and  blood  that  flow 

Forth  from  His  wounded  side. 
Hark  to  the  suffering  One : 

"  'Tis  finished  !  "  now  He  cries ; 
Redemption's  work  is  done, 

Then  bows  His  head  and  dies. 
Come,  come,  come. 

3  Come  to  the  Saviour  now  ! 

He  suffered  all  for  thee ; 
And  in  His  merits  thou 

Hast  an  unfailing  plea : 
No  vain  excuses  frame, 

For  feelings  do  not  stay ; 
None  who  to  Jesus  came 

Were  ever  sent  away. 
Come,  come,  come. 

4  Come  to  the  Saviour  now  ! 

Ye  who  have  wandered  far, 
Renew  your  solemn  vow, 
For  His  by  right  you  are. 


THE  GOSPEL  : 


Come,  like  poor  wandering  sheep 

Returning  to  His  fold — 
His  arm  will  safely  keep, 
His  love  will  ne'er  grow  cold. 
Come,  come,  come. 
5  Come  to  the  Saviour,  all  ! 
Whate'er  your  burdens  be ; 
Hear  now  His  loving  call — 

"  Cast  all  your  care  on  Me." 
Come,  and  for  every  grief 

In  Jesus  you  will  find 
A  sure  and  safe  relief, 
A  loving  Friend  and  kind. 
Come,  come,  come. 

400  ®) 

Whoever  receiveth  the  crucified  One, 
Whoever   believeth   on   God's   only 
Son,  [have : 

A  free  and  a  perfect  salvation  shall 
For  He  is  abundantly  able  to  save. 

My  brother,  the  Mas ter  is  calling  for 

thee ;  .  .  .  [drously  free  !  .  .  . 

His  grace  and  His  mer  -  -  -  cy  are  won- 

His  blood  as  a  ran som  for  sinners  He 

gave,  .  .  . 

And  He  is  abun dantly  able  to  save. 

2  Whoever  receiveth   the   message   of 

God,  [cleansing  blood, 

And  trusts  in  the  power  of  the  soul- 
A  full  and  eternal  redemption  shall 

have :  [save. 

For  He  is  both  able  and  willing  to 

3  Whoever  repents  and  forsakes  every 

sin,  [come  in, 

And  opens  his  heart  for  the  Lord  to 
A  present  and  perfect  salvation  shall 

have :  [save. 

For  Jesus  is  ready  this  moment  to 


401  (!&) 


8.5.8.3. 

Art  thou  weary  ?  art  thou  languid  ? 
Art  thou  sore  distrest  ?       [coming, 
"Come  to  Me,"  saith  One;    "and 
Be  at  rest  !  " 

2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  guide  ?  [prints, 

"  In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound- 
And  His  side." 

3  Is  there  diadem  as  Monarch 

That  His  brow  adorns  ? 
"  Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 

4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  His  guerdon  here  ? 
'*  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labour, 
Many  a  tear." 


5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last  ? 
"  Sorrow  vanquished,  labour  ended, 
Jordan  passed." 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
"  Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  heaven, 
Pass  away." 

7  Finding,    following,    keeping,    strug- 

Is  He  sure  to  bless  ?  [glhig, 

44  Saints,  Apostles,  Prophets,  Martyrs, 
Answer — Yes  !  " 

402  (SS) 

Press  onward,  press  onward,  and, 
trusting  the  Lord,       [His  Word ; 

Remember  the  promise  proclaimed  in 

He  guideth  the  footsteps,  directeth 
the  way,  [obey  ! 

Of  all  who  confess  Him :  believe  and 

Believe  and  obey,  believe  and  obey  ! 
The  Master  is  calling, — no  longer  delay  ! 
The  light  of  His  mercy  shines  bright  on  the  way 
Of  all  who  confess  Him  :  believe  and  obey. 

2  Press  onward,  press  onward,  if  you 

would  secure  [sure ; 

The  rest  of  the  faithful,  abiding  and 
The  gift  of  salvation  is  offered  to-day 
To  all  who  confess  Him :  believe  and 

obey  ! 

3  Press   onward,   press   onward,   your 

courage  renew ;  [in  view ; 

The  prize  is  before  you,  the  crown  is 
His  love  is  so  boundless,  He'll  never 

say  Nay  [and  obey  ! 

To  those  who  confess  Him:    believe 


403  ( 


c.c.\ 

14/ 


P.M. 


Over  the  thorn  and  thistle, 
Along  the  stony  way, 
From   the   Shepherd's   care   to    the 
desert  bare, 
There  wandered  a  sheep  one  day ; 
And  a  voice  fell  sadly  from  far 
away :  [love  to  stray  ?  " 

"  My  sheep,  how  long  wilt  thou 

2  Over  the  thorn  and  thistle, 

Along  the  stony  way,  [sped 

With  feet  that  bled,   the  Shepherd 

To  where  the  wanderer  lay; 

He  had  heard  it  crying  from  far 

away :  [flock,  I  pray  !  " 

"  Lord,   bring   me   home   to   Thy 

3  "  Over  the  thorn  and  thistle, 

Along  the  stony  way,  [Me, 

I  have  sought  for  thee,  now  trust  to 
I'll  bear  thee  home  to-day. 


Invitation 


The  wolf  and  lion  flee  far  away  [lay." 
When  on  My  shoulder  My  sheep  I 
4      Instead  of  the  thorn  and  thistle, 

The  myrtle  bedecks  the  way  [leads 

Where  the  Shepherd  feeds  and  gently 

The  sheep  He  found  that  day; 

And  He  leadeth  others  from  far  away 

To  rest  in  fields  of  a  cloudless  day. 


404  c 


S.S.N 
281^ 


8.7. 


Weary  wanderer,  stop  and  listen, 
Happy  news  we  bring  to  thee ; 

Jesus  has  prepared  a  banquet ; 
Come,  and  welcome  thou  shalt  be. 

Make  no  longer  vain  excuses, 
Jesus  calls,  and  calls  thee  now ; 

Come,  for  everything  is  ready  : 
Weary  soul,  why  waitest  thou  ? 

2  Are  thy  sins  a  heavy  burden  ? 

Come  to  God,  confess  them  now ; 
He  is  willing  to  forgive  thee ; 
Ask,  receive,  why  waitest  thou  ? 

3  On  the  loving  arm  of  Jesus       [now  ? 

Wouldst  thou  lean,  and  trust  Him 

Let  Him  cleanse  thee  at  the  fountain ; 

Come  at  once  !  why  waitest  thou  ? 

4  See  the  beauteous  wedding  garment ; 

In  His  hands  He  holds  it  now : 
Haste,  oh  haste,  thee  to  the  banquet ; 
Enter  in  !   why  waitest  thou  ? 

405 

Come,  for  all  things  are  ready  !  'Tis  a 
banquet  of  love ;  [Master  above : 

Here's   a    free    invitation   from   the 

It  is  written  in  crimson,  drawn  from 
Calvary's  flood, 

From  the  wonderful  fountain  of  the 

soul-cleansing  blood. 

Oh,  what  fulness  in  Jesus  !    Oh,  what  glad- 
ness to  know,  [them  as  snow. 
Though  our  sins  be  as  scarlet,  He'll  make 

2  Come,  for  all  things  are  ready  ! 

Heaven's  bounty  is  spread ; 
Take  the  cup  of  salvation,  take  the 

life-giving  bread : 
Come,  though  poor  and  unworthy; 

come,  though  sinful  and  weak ; 
'Tis  the  hungry  and  thirsty  whom  the 

Master  doth  seek. 

3  Come,  for  all  things  are  ready  !  here's 

a  robe,  snowy  white, 
Fairer  far  than  the  raiment  of  the 

angels  of  light : 
For   the   beauty   of  Jesus   will   thy 

covering  be ;  [given  to  thee. 

Only  ask  for  this  garment,  'twill  be 

4 


406  (BO 

Though  your  sins  are  manifold — 
Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out ! 

He's  a  Friend,  of  love  untold — 
Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out ! 

God,  to  save  us  every  one, 

Freely  gave  His  only  Son ; 

Come,  whate'er  you  may  have  done- 
Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out  ! 

2  Though  you've  spurned  Him  day  by 

Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out  !  [day — 
Come  to  Him — the  Light,  the  Way — 

Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out  ! 
He  will  cleanse  and  make  you  whole ; 
Waves  of  sin  may  o'er  you  roll — 
He  will  save  your  deathless  soul — 

Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out  ! 

3  Grace  is  freely  offered  now — 

Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out ! 
At  the  cross,  O  wanderer,  bow — 

Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out ! 
Come,  nor  turn  again  to  sin  ! 
Come,  He  bids  you  enter  in  ! 
Come,  and  life  eternal  win  ! 

Jesus  will  not  cast  you  out ! 

4UV  (394)  8.5.8.8. 

Come,  thou  weary  !  Jesus  calls  thee 

To  His  wounded  side ; 
"  Come  to  Me,"  saith  He,  "  and  ever 
Safe  abide." 

2  "  Seeking  Jesus  "  ?  Jesus  seeks  thee — 

Wants  thee  as  thou  art ; 
He  is  knocking,  ever  knocking 
At  thy  heart. 

3  If  thou  let  Him,  He  will  save  thee— 

Make  thee  all  His  own ; 
Guide  thee;    keep  thee;    take  thee, 
To  His  throne.  [dying. 

4  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  His  offer  ? 

Wilt  thou  say  Him  nay  ? 
Wilt  thou  let  Him,  grieved,  rejected, 
Go  away  ? 

5  Dost  thou  feel  thy  life  is  weary  ? 

Is  thy  soul  distrest  ? 
Take  His  offer,  wait  no  longer : 
Be  at  rest  ! 

408  (S) 

Come  to  Jesus  !  come  away  ! 
Forsake  thy  sins — oh,  why  delay  ? 
His  arms  are  open  night  and  day ; 

He  waits  to  welcome  thee  ! 
2  Come  to  Jesus  !  all  is  free  ;        [Me  ! 
Hark  !    how  He  calls,  "  Come  unto 
I  cast  out  none,  I'll  pardon  thee." 

Oh,  thou  shalt  welcome  be  ! 


THE  GOSPEL  i 


3  Come  to  Jesus  !  cling  to  Him ; 
He'll  keep  thee  far  from  paths  of  sin ; 
Thou  shalt  at  last  the  victory  win, 

And  He  will  welcome  thee. 

4  Cooae  to  Jesus  !  do  not  stand : 

The    Father    draws — 'tis    His    com- 
mand ;  [hand, 
And  none  shall  pluck  thee  from  His 
No — that  can  never  be  ! 

5  Come  to  Jesus  ! — Lord,  I  come  ! 
Weary  of  sin,  no  more  I'd  roam, 
But  with  my  Saviour  be  at  home ; 

I  know  He'll  welcome  me  ! 


409  ( 


S.SA 
169/ 


6.6. 

Look  away  to  Jesus,  soul  by  woe 
oppressed ;  [Him  and  rest. 

Twas  for  thee  He  suffered,  come  to 

All  thy  griefs  He  carried,  all  thy  sins 
He  bore ;  [more. 

Look  away  to  Jesus ;  trust  Him  ever- 

2  Look  away  to  Jesus,  soldier  in  the 

fight ;  [armour  bright ; 

When  the  battle  thickens,  keep  thine 
Though  thy  foes  be  many,  though 

thy  strength  be  small,  [all. 

Look  away  to  Jesus ;  He  will  conquer 

3  Look  away  to  Jesus,  when  the  skies 

are  fair :  [ner,  beware  ! 

Calm  seas  have  their  dangers;  mari- 
Earthly  joys  are  fleeting,   going  as 

they  came ;  [same. 

Look  away  to  Jesus;    evermore  the 

4  Look  away  to  Jesus,  'mid  the  toil  and 

heat ;  [Master's  feet ; 

Soon  will  come  the  resting  at  the 
For  the  guests  are  bidden,  and  the 

feast  is  spread ;  [tread. 

Look  away  to  Jesus,  in  His  footsteps 

5  When,  amid  the  music  of  the  endless 

feast,  [shall  not  be  least ; 

Saints  will  sing  His  praises,  thine 
Then,  amid  the  glories  of  the  crystal 

sea,  [nity. 

Look  away  to  Jesus,  through  eter- 


410 


(S.S.v 
V136/ 


11.8. 

Oh,  come  to  the  Saviour,  believe  in 
His  name, 
And  ask  Him  your  heart  to  renew : 
He  waits  to  be  gracious,  oh,  turn  not 
away, 
For  now  there  is  pardon  for  you. 

Yes,  there  is  pardon  for  you,  .  . 

Yes,  there  is  pardon  for  you  ;  .  . 
For  Jesus  has  died  to  redeem  you, 

And  offers  full  uardon  to  you. 


2  The  way  of  transgression  that  leads 

unto  death, 
Oh,  why  will  you  longer  pursue  ? 
How  can  you  reject  the  sweet  message 

of  love, 
That  offers  full  pardon  to  you  ? 

3  Be  warned  of  your  danger,  escape  to 

the  cross ; 
Your  only  salvation  is  there : 
Believe,  and  that  moment  the  Spirit 

of  grace 
Will  answer  your  penitent  prayer. 

41  J.     (589)  p.M 

I've  a  message  from  the  Lord,  Halle- 
lujah ! 
The  message  unto  you  I'll  give; 
'Tis  recorded  in  His  Word,  Halle- 
lujah ! 
It  is  only  that  you  "  look  and  live." 

"  Look  and  live,"  .  .  .  my  brother,  live  I  .  .  . 

Look  to  Jesus  now  and  live  ; 
'Tis  recorded  in  His  Word,  Hallelujah  ! 

It  is  only  that  you  "  look  and  live  I  " 

2  I've  a  message  full  of  love,  Halle- 

lujah ! 

A  message,  O  my  friend,  for  you ; 
Tis  a  message  from  above,  Halle- 
lujah ! 

Jesus  said  it — and  I  know  'tis  true  ! 

3  Life  is  offered  unto  thee,  Hallelujah  ! 

Eternal  life  thy  soul  shall  have, 
If  you'll  only  look  to  Him,  Halle- 
lujah ! 
Look  to  Jesus,  who  alone  can  save. 


412 


/S.8.\ 
U18/ 


P.M. 

This  loving  Saviour  stands  patiently ; 
Though  oft  rejected,  calls  again  for 
thee. 

Calling  now  for  thee,  prodigal, 
Calling  now  for  thee  : 
Thou  hast  wandered  far  away, 
But  He's  calling  now  for  thee. 

Oh,  boundless  mercy,  free,  free  to  all  ! 
Stay,  child  of  error,  heed  the  tender 

call. 
Though   all    unworthy,    come    now, 

come  home;         [Lord,  1  come." 
Say    while    He's    waiting,     "  Jesus, 


413 


/S.SA 
U»6/ 


P.M. 

Come  to  the  Saviour,  hear  His  loving 
voice  !  [true; 

Never  will  you  find  a  Friend  so 
Now  He  is  waiting,  trust  Him  and 

Tenderly  He  calleth  you  !    [rejoice, 


Invitation 


Oh,  what  a  Saviour  standing  at  the  door  ! 
Haste  while  He  lingers  ;  pardon  now  implore  I 
Still  He  is  waiting,  grieve  His  love  no  more  : 
Tenderly  He  calleth  you. 

2  Blest  words  of  comfort,  gently  now 

they  fall,  [Way; 

Jesus  is  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the 

Come  to  the  fountain,  there  is  room 

Jesus  bids  you  come  to-day.  [for  all, 

3  Softly    the    Spirit    whispers    to    thy 

heart—  [grace ; 

Do  not  slight  the  Saviour's  offered 

Gladly    receive   Him,    let   Him   not 

depart — 
Happy  they  who  seek  His  face  ! 

414  GS) 

Softly  and  tenderly  Jesus  is  calling — 
Calling  for  you  and  for  me ; 

Patiently  Jesus  is  waiting  and  watch- 
ing— 
Watching  for  you  and  for  me  ! 

"  Come  home  !  .  .  come  home  !  .  .  . 

Ye  who  are  weary — come  home  !  " 
Earnestly,  tenderly  Jesus  is  calling — 

Calling,  O  sinner,  "  come  home  I  " 

2  Why  should  we  tarry  when  Jesus  is 

pleading — 
Pleading  for  you  and  for  me  ? 
Why  should  we  linger  and  heed  not 

His  mercies — 
Mercies  for  you  and  for  me  ? 

3  Time  is  now  fleeting,  the  moments 

are  passing — 
Passing  from  you  and  from  me ; 
Shadows  are  gathering,  deathbeds  are 

coming — 
Coming  for  you  and  for  me  ! 

4  Oh  for  the  wonderful  love  He  has 

promised — 
Promised  for  you  and  for  me  ! 
Though    we    have    sinned,    He    has 

mercy  and  pardon — 
Pardon  for  you  and  for  me  ! 

4rJLD    V653/  11.10. 

Ho  !  every  one  that  is  thirsty  in  spirit, 
Ho  !   every  one  that  is  weary  and 
sad ;  [in  Jesus, 

Come  to  the  fountain,  there's  fulness 
All  that  you're  longing  for:   come 
and  be  glad  ! 
"  I  will  pour  water  on  him  that  is  thirsty, 
I  will  pour  floods  upon  the  dry  ground  : 
Open  your  hearts  for  the  gifts  I  am  bringing  ; 
While  ye  are  seeking  Me,  I  will  be  found." 

2  Child  of  the  world,  are  you  tired  of 

your  bondage  ?  [untrue  ? 

Weary  of  earth-joys,  so  false,  so 


Thirsting  for  God  and  His  fulness  of 

blessing  ? —  [you  ! 

List  to  the  promise — a  message  for 

3  Child  of  the  Kingdom,  be  filled  with 

the  Spirit  !  [can  meet ; 

Nothing  but  fulness  thy  longing 

'Tis  the  enduement  for  life  and  for 

service ;  [sweet. 

Thine  is  the  promise,  so  certain,  so 


416  «) 


7i. 


From  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear  ! 
"  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done — 
Come  and  welcome  !  sinner,  come  ! 

2  "  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  richest  bounty  stored ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Thou  shalt  be  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  His  house  to  roam ; 
Come  and  welcome  !  sinner,  come  ! 

3  "  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end — 
Lo,  I  come — your  Saviour,  Friend  ! 
Safe  your  spirit  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  My  eternal  home — 

Come  and  welcome  !  sinner,  come  !  " 

417  (S) 

The  whole  world  was  lost   in  the 

darkness  of  sin, 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ! 

Like  sunshine  at  noonday  His  glory 

shone  in, 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ! 

Come  to  the  Light,  'tis  shining  for  thee; 
Sweetly  the  Light  has  dawned  upon  me; 
Cnce  I  was  blind,  but  now  I  can  see : 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ! 

2  No  darkness  have  we  who  in  Jesus 

abide, 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ! 
We  walk  in  the  Light  when  we  follew 

our  Guide, 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ! 

3  Ye  dwellers  in  darkness,  with  sin- 

blinded  eyes, 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ! 
Go,  wash  at  His  bidding,  and  light 

will  arise, 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ! 

4  No  need  of  the  sunlight  in  heaven, 

we're  told, 
The  Light  of  that  world  is  Jesus  ! 


THE  GOSPEL  : 


The  Lamb  is  the  Light  in  the  City 
of  Gold, 
The  Light  of  that  world  is  Jesus ! 


418  W 


10s. 

Out  on  the  mountain,  sad  and  for- 
saken, [see ; 
Lost  in  its  mazes,  no  light  canst  thou 
Yet  in  His  mercy,  full  of  compassion, 
Lo  !  the  Good  Shepherd  is  calling  to 
thee  ! 

Calling  to  thee,  calling  to  thee  ; 

Jesus  is  calling,  "  Come  unto  Me  1  " 

Calling  to  thee,  calling  to  thee, 

Hear  the  Good  Shepherd  calling  to  thee ! 

2  Far  on  the  mountain,  why  wilt  thou 

wander  ?  [be ; 

Darker  and  darker  thy  pathway  will 
Turn  from  thy  roaming,  fly  from  its 

dangers,  [to  thee  ! 

While  the  Good  Shepherd  is  calling 

3  Flee  from  thy  bondage,  Jesus  will 

help  thee,  [free ; 

Only  believe  Him,  and  thou  shalt  be 
Wonderful    mercy,    boundless    com- 
passion: [thee  ! 
Still  the  Good  Shepherd  is  calling  to 


419  ( 


s.s.\ 

541/ 


7.6. 


Oh,  hear  the  joyful  message, 

'Tis  sounding  far  and  wide : 
Good  news  of  full  salvation, 

Through  Him,  the  Crucified ; 
God's  Word  is  truth  eternal ; 

Its  promise  all  may  claim, 
Who  look  by  faith  to  Jesus, 

And  call  upon  His  name. 

"  Whosoever  calleth,  whosoever  calleth, 
Whosoever  calleth  on  His  name  shall  be  saved  ! 

Whosoever  calleth,  whosoever  calleth, 
Whosoever  calleth  on  the  Lord  shall  be  saved    " 

2  Ye  souls  that  long  in  darkness 

The  path  of  sin  have  trod, 
Behold  the  light  of  mercy  ! 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 
With  all  your  heart  believe  Him, 

And  now  the  promise  claim — 
That  none  shall  ever  perish 

Who  call  upon  His  name. 

3  Ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 

Oppressed  with  toil  and  care : 
He  waits  to  bid  you  welcome, 

And  all  your  burdens  bear ; 
A  precious  gift  He  offers, 

A  gift  that  all  may  claim, 
Who  look  to  Him  believing, 

And  call  upon  His  name. 


^.JJyJ  die')  8.3.8.e. 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace 
Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, 
Or  meetness  for  the  heavenly  place, 
O  guilty  sinner,  come  ! 

2  Burdened  with  guilt,  wouldst  thou  be 

blest  ? 
Trust  not  the  world,  it  gives  no  rest ; 
Christ  brings  relief  to  hearts  opprest ; 
O  weary  sinner,  come  ! 

3  Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross, 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross ; 
His  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss : 

O  needy  sinner,  come  ! 

4  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thy  aching  heart,  thy  burning  tears ; 
'Tis  Mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears : 

O  trembling  sinner,  come  ! 

5  "  The    Spirit    and    the    Bride    say, 

Come  !  " 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  "  Come  !  " 
Who  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will, 

may  come : 
The  Saviour  bids  thee  come  ! 


421  ( 


CCA 
26  ) 


L.M. 

Wouldst  thou,   O   weary  soul,   be 
blest  ? 
In  Christ  the  Lord  thy  Saviour  see ; 
His  grace  alone  can  give  thee  rest, 
And  lo  !    He  calleth,   "  Come  to 
Me!" 

Oh,  come  to  Me  !  .  .  .  Oh,  come  to  Me  I  .  . . 
The  Saviour  calleth,  "  Come  to  Me  !  .  . . 

Ye  heavy  la den,  come  to  Me, .  .  . 

And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

2  He  does  not  wait  for  greater  worth, 

Or  more  of  holiness  in  thee ; 
He  brings  good  news  to  all  the  earth, 
And  still  He  calleth,   "  Come  to 
Me!" 

3  Hast  thou  not  sinned  ten  thousand 

times  ?  [free ; 

His  pardoning  grace  will  set  thee 
Count  unbelief  the  worst  of  crimes, 
And  trust  thy  Saviour's  "  Come  to 

Me  !" 

4  Eternal  life  is  in  His  Word, 

He  asks  thee  now  His  child  to  be ; 
No  sweeter  sound  was  ever  heard 
Than  His  most  gracious  "  Come  to 
Me!" 

5  Be  this  thine  answer  now,  and  here : 

"  Since  Thou  hast  kindly  called  for 
Thy  tender  love  dispels  my  fear ;  [me, 
I  come.  I  come  O  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 


Invitation 


422 


(si§) 


P.M. 

Knocking,  knocking,  who  is  there  ? 

Waiting,  waiting,  oh,  how  fair  ! 
Tis  a  Pilgrim,  strange  and  kingly, 

Never  such  was  seen  before ; 
Ah,  my  soul,  for  such  a  wonder, 

Wilt  thou  not  undo  the  door  ? 

2  Knocking,  knocking  !  still  He's  there : 

Waiting,  waiting,  wondrous  fair : 
But  the  door  is  hard  to  open, 

For  the  weeds  and  ivy-vine, 
With  their  dark  and  clinging  tendrils, 

Ever  round  the  hinges  twine. 

3  Knocking,     knocking  —  what,     still 

there  ? 

Waiting,  waiting,  grand  and  fair  ! 
Yes,  the  pierced  hand  still  knocketh, 

And  beneath  the  crowned  hair 
Beam  the  patient  eyes,  so  tender, 

Of  thy  Saviour  waiting  there. 


423  ( 


s.s.\ 

325^ 


P.M. 


Why    perish    with    cold    and    with 
hunger  ? 

There's  plenty  for  all  and  to  spare 
In  the  beautiful  home  of  thy  Father, 

And  a  welcome  awaiting  thee  there. 

Come  !  come  !  wanderer,  come  ! 
There's  plenty  for  thee  in  thy  Father's  home; 

Come  !  come  !  wanderer,  come  ! 
There's  welcome  and  love  in  thy  Father's  home. 

2  Come,    wanderer,    and    say    to    thy 

Father,  [Thee ; 

"  I've  sinned  against  heaven  and 
Not  worthy  a  place  with  Thy  children, 
Thy  servant  I  gladly  would  be." 

3  Thy  Father  is  waiting  to  greet  thee, 

And  watching  for  thee  to  return ; 
His  heart  is  so  full  of  compassion : 
Oh,  prodigal,  wilt  thou  not  come  ? 


424  (a) 


10s. 

"  Come  unto  Me  !  "  It  is  the 
Saviour's  voice —  [rejoice ; 

The  Lord  of  life,  who  bids  thy  heart 

O  weary  heart,  with  heavy  cares 
opprest,  [you  rest. 

"  Come  unto  Me,"  and  I  will  give 

"  Come  unto  Me,  .  .  come  unto  Me,  .  .  . 
Come  unto  Me ;  and  I  will  give  you  rest, 
I  will  give  you  rest,  .  .  I  will  give  you 
rest !  "  .  . 

2  Weary  with  life's  long  struggle,  full 

of  pain,  [again ; 

O  doubting  soul,  thy  Saviour  calls 


Thy   doubts   shall   vanish,   and   thy 

sorrows  cease ;  [you  peace. 

"  Come  unto  Me,"  and  I  will  give 

3  O   dying   man,   with   guilt   and   sin 

dismayed,  [afraid ; 

With  conscience  wakened,  of  thy  God 
'Twixt  hopes  and  fears — oh,  end  the 

anxious  strife  ! —  [you  life. 

"  Come  unto  Me,"  and  I  will  give 

4  Life,  rest,  and  peace,  the  flowers  of 

deathless  bloom,  [the  tomb ; 

The  Saviour  gives  us, — not  beyond 
But  here  and  now:    on  earth  some 

glimpse  is  given  [gates  of  heaven. 
Of  joys  which  wait  us  through  the 


425 


/s.s.\ 


7.6. 


0  word,  of  words  the  sweetest, 
O  word,  in  which  there  lie 

All  promise,  all  fulfilment, 

Arid  end  of  mystery  ! 
Lamenting,  or  rejoicing, 

With  doubt  or  terror  nigh, 

1  hear  the  "  Come  !  "  of  Jesus, 
And  to  His  cross  I  fly. 

"  Come  !  .  .  .  oh,  come  to  Me  !  .  . . 
Come !  .  .  .  oh,  come  to  Me  ! " 
Weary,  heavy-laden, 
Come  !  oh,  come  to  Me  !  " 

2  O  soul  !   why  shouldst  thou  wander 

From  such  a  loving  Friend  ? 
Cling  closer,  closer  to  Him, 

Stay  with  Him  to  the  end : 
Alas  !  I  am  so  helpless, 

So  very  full  of  sin, 
For  I  am  ever  wandering, 

And  coming  back  again. 

3  Oh,  each  time  draw  me  nearer, 

That  soon  the  "  Come  "  may  be 
Naught  but  a  gentle  whisper, 

To  one  close,  close  to  Thee ; 
Then,  over  sea  and  mountain, 

Far  from  or  near  my  home, 
I'll  take  Thy  hand  and  follow, 

At  that  sweet  whisper,  "  Come  !  " 


426  (£) 


lis. 

Oh,  turn  ye,  oh,  turn  ye,  for  why  will 
ye  die,  [so  nigh  ? 

When  God  in  great  mercy  is  coming 

Now  Jesus  invites  you,  the  Spirit 
says  "  Come  !  "  [you  home. 

And  angels  are  waiting  to  welcome 

2  How  vain  the  delusion,  that,  while 

you  delay,      [chains  melt  away  ! 

Your  hearts  may  grow  better,  your 


THE  GOSPEL: 


Come  guilty,  come  wretched,  come 

just  as  you  are,  [repair. 

All    helpless    and    dying,    to    Jesus 

3  The  contrite  in  heart  He  will  freely 

receive ;  [age  believe  ? 

Oh,  why  will  you  not  the  glad  mess- 

Lf  sin  be  your  burden,  why  will  ye 

not  come  ?         [you  come  home. 

Tis  you  He  makes  welcome ;  He  bids 


427  (!&) 


P.M. 

Look  to  the  Saviour  on  Calvary's 

tree — 
See  how  He  suffered  for  you  and  me ; 
Hark  while  He  lovingly  calls  to  thee, 
"  Look,  and  thou  shalt  live  !  " 

Look,  and  thou  shalt  live  ! 
Look,  and  thou  shalt  live  ! 
Look  to  the  cross  where  He  died  for  thee : 
Look,  and  thou  shalt  live  1 

2  Hast   thou  a  sin-burdened   soul   to 

save? 
Life  everlasting  wouldst  thou  have  ? 
Jesus  Himself  a  ransom  gave : 
Look,  and  thou  shalt  live  ! 

3  Look  to  the  Saviour  who  rose  from 

the  tomb ;  [is  room ; 

Haste  now  to  Him,  while  there  yet 
His    shining    face    will    dispel    thy 

gloom : 
Look,  and  thou  shalt  live  ! 

4  Jesus  on  high  lives  to  intercede, 
He  knows  the  weary  sinner's  need : 
Surely  thy  footsteps  He  will  lead : 

Look,  and  thou  shalt  live  ! 

Warning  and  Entreaty 

428  ("if) 

Why  do  you  linger,  why  do  you  stay, 

In  the  broad  road,  that  most  danger- 
ous way — 

While  right  before  you,  narrow  and 
strait,  [pearly  gate  ? 

Is  the  bright  pathway   to  heaven's 

Narrow  and  strait,  .  .  narrow  and  strait  .  . 
Is  the  bright  pathway  to  heaven's  pearly  gate. 

2  Do  you  find  pleasures   lasting  and 

pure  [less  allure — 

In  the  gay  scenes  that  the  thought- 
While  your  Redeemer,  with  love  so 

great,  [and  strait  ? 

Points  to  the  way   that  is   narrow 

3  Come,  then,  beloved,  no  longer  stay ; 
Leave  the  broad  highway,  oh,  leave 

it  to-day  ! 


Make    your    decision — oh,    do    not 

wait  !  [and  strait  ! 

Take  thou  the  pathway  so  narrow 

429  fit) 

"  Yet  there  is  room  !  "    The  Lamb's 

bright  hall  of  song,  [along : 

With    its    fair    glory,    beckons    thee 

Room,  room,  still  room  ! 
Oh,  enter,  enter  now  1 

2  Day  is  declining,  and  the  sun  is  low ; 
The  shadows  lengthen,  light  makes 

haste  to  go. 

3  The  bridal  hall  is  filling  for  the  feast ; 
Pass  in  !  pass  in  !  and  be  the  Bride- 
groom's guest : 

4  It  fills,  it  fills,  that  hall  of  jubilee  ! 
Make  haste,  make  haste  !  'tis  not  too 

full  for  thee  ! 

5  Yet  there  is  room  !   still  open  stands 

the  gate —  [late : 

The  gate  of  love;    it  is  not  yet  too 

6  Pass  in  !    pass  in  !    That  banquet  is 

for  thee : 
That  cup  of  everlasting  love  is  free ; 

7  All  heaven  is  there  !  all  joy  !    Go  in, 

go  in  !  [win : 

The  angels  beckon  thee  the  prize  to 

8  Louder  and  sweeter  sounds  the  loving 

call :  [festal  hall : 

Come,   lingerer,   come !    enter   that 

9  Ere  night  that  gate  may  close,  and 

seal  thy  doom : 
Then  the  last,  low,  long  cry,  "  No 
room,  no  room  !  " 

No  room,  no  room  ! 

Oh,  woful  cry  I — "  No  room  !  " 

430  at) 

Where  will  you  spend  Eternity  ? 
This  question  comes  to  you  and  me  ! 
Teil  me,  what  shall  your  answer  be- 
Where  will  you  spend  Eternity  ? 

Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 

Where  will  you  spend  Eternity  ? 

2  Many  are  choosing  Christ  to-day, 
Turning  from  all  their  sins  away ; 
Heaven  shall  their  blessed  portion  be 
Where  will  you  spend  Eternity  ? 

3  Leaving  the  strait  and  narrow  way, 
Going  the  downward  road  to-day, 
What  shall  the  final  ending  be — 
Where  will  you  spend  Eternity  ? 

4  Turn,  and  believe  this  very  hour, 
Trust    in    the    Saviour's    grace    and 

power : 


Warning  and  Entreaty 


Then  shall  your  joyous  answer  be, 

Saved  through  a  long  Eternity  ! 

Eternity  J  Eternity  ! 

Saved  through  a  long  Eternity  ! 


431 


fti) 


P.M. 

Nothing    but    leaves  !      The    Spirit 
grieves 
O'er  years  of  wasted  life ; 
O'er  sins  indulged  while  conscience 
O'er  vows  and  promises  unkept ;  [slept, 

And  reaps,  from  years  of  strife, 
Nothing   but    leaves  !     nothing   but 
leaves  ! 

2  Nothing  but  leaves  !     No  gathered 

sheaves 
Of  life's  fair  ripening  grain : 
We  sow  our  seeds;    lo,   tares  and 

weeds, 
Words,  idle  words,  for  earnest  deeds : 

Then  reap,  with  toil  and  pain, 
Nothing   but    leaves  !     nothing   but 
leaves  ! 

3  Nothing  but  leaves  !     Sad  memory 

No  veil  to  hide  the  past :      [weaves 
And  as  we  trace  our  weary  way, 
And  count  each  lost  and  misspent 

We  sadly  find  at  last —  [day, 

Nothing    but    leaves  !     nothing    but 
leaves  ! 

4  Ah  !  who  shall  thus  the  Master  meet, 

And  bring  but  withered  leaves  ? 
Ah  !  who  shall  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Before  the  awful  Judgment-seat, 

Lay  down,  for  golden  sheaves, 
Nothing    but    leaves,    nothing    but 
leaves  ? 


432 


/s.s.\ 

\b4d) 


P.M. 


At  the  feast   of  Belshazzar  and   a 

thousand  of  his  lords, 
While  they  drank  from  golden  vessels, 

as  the  Book  of  Truth  records : 
In  the  night,  as  they  revelled  in  the 

royal  palace  hall, 
They  were  seized  with  consternation 

— 'twas  the  Hand  upon  the  wall  ! 

Tis  the  hand  of  God  on  the  wall !  .  .  . 
'  Tis  the  hand  of  God  on  the  wall !  .  .  . 
Shall  the  record  be — "  Found  wanting  1  " 
Or  shall  it  be — **  Found  trusting  !  " 
While  that  hand  is  writing  on  the  wall  ?  .  .  . 

2  See  the  brave  captive,  Daniel,  as  he 
stood  before  the  throng, 
And  rebuked  the  haughty  monarch 

for  his  mighty  deeds  of  wrong ; 
As  he  read  out  the  writing — 'twas  the 
doom  of  one  and  all, 


For  the  kingdom  now  was  finished — 
said  the  Hand  upon  the  wall  ! 

3  See  the  faith,  zeal,  and  courage,  that 

would  dare  to  do  the  right, 
Which  the  Spirit  gave  to  Daniel — 

'twas  the  secret  of  his  might ; 
In  his  home  in  Judea,  or  a  captive  in 

the  hall,  [upon  the  wall  ! 

He  understood  the  writing  of  his  God 

4  So  our  deeds  are  recorded — there's  a 

Hand  that's  writing  now : 
Sinner,  give  your  heart  to  Jesus — to 

His  royal  mandate  bow ; 
For  the  day  is  approaching — it  must 

come  to  one  and  all, 
When  the  sinner's  condemnation  will 

be  written  on  the  wall  ! 

Time  is  earnest,  passing  by ; 
Death  is  earnest,  drawing  nigh ; 
Sinner,  wilt  thou  trifling  be  ? 
Time  and  death  appeal  to  thee. 

2  Life  is  earnest ;  when  'tis  o'er. 
Thou  returnest  nevermore ; 
Soon  to  meet  eternity, 

Wilt  thou  never  serious  be  ? 

3  God  is  earnest,  kneel  and  pray 
Ere  thy  season  pass  away ; 

Ere  be  set  His  judgment-throne, 
Vengeance  ready,  mercy  gone. 

4  Oh,  be  earnest  !  death  is  near ; 
Thou  wilt  perish  lingering  here : 
Sleep  no  longer,  rise  and  flee ; 
Lo,  thy  Saviour  waits  for  thee  ! 

434  e£) 

Oh,  list  to  the  watchman  crying : 

Come,  come  away  ! 
The  arrows  of  death  are  flying : 

Come,  come  to-day  ! 

Come,  come  away  !   Come,  come  away  ! 
Jesus  is  gently  calling  :  Come,  come  to-day! 

2  The  Spirit  of  God  is  pleading : 

Come,  come  away  ! 
The  Saviour  is  interceding : 
Come,  come  to-day  ! 

3  The  mercy  of  God  is  calling: 

Come,  come  away  ! 
How  sweetly  the  words  are  falling 
Come,  come  to-day  ! 

4  The  angels  of  God  entreat  you : 

Come,  come  away  ! 
The  Father  Himself  will  meet  you : 
Come,  come  to-day  ! 


THE  GOSPEL: 


435 


m) 


\  13  )  PJM. 

Come  home,  come  home  ! 
You  are  weary  at  heart, 
For  the  way  has  been  dark, 
And  so  lonely  and  wild : 
O  prodigal  child  ! 

Come  home ;  oh,  come  home  ! 

Come  .  .  home  !  .  . 
Come,  oh,  come  home  !  .  . 

2  Come  home,  come  home  ! 
For  we  watch  and  we  wait ; 
And  we  stand  at  the  gate, 
While  the  shadows  are  piled : 

O  prodigal  child  ! 
Come  home ;  oh,  come  home  ! 

3  Come  home,  come  home  ! 
From  the  sorrow  and  blame, 
From  the  sin  and  the  shame, 
And  the  tempter  that  smiled : 

O  prodigal  child  ! 
Come  home ;  oh,  come  home  ! 

4  Come  home,  come  home  ! 
There  is  bread  and  to  spare, 
And  a  warm  welcome  there : 
Then,  to  friends  reconciled, 

0  prodigal  child  ! 
Come  home ;  oh,  come  home  ! 


436 


7.6. 


Oh,  give  thy  heart  to  Jesus, 
Thy  weary  heart  of  care ; 

No  friend  can  love  so  deeply ; 
Go,  find  thy  refuge  there. 

Oh,  give  thy  heart  to  Jesus — 
A  balm  for  every  care  ; 

Go,  hide  beneath  His  shadow  ; 
No  storm  can  reach  thee  there. 

2  Oh,  trust  the  heart  of  Jesus, 

Breathe  all  thy  sorrows  there ; 
He  loves  to  hear  thy  pleadings, 
Thy  humble,  contrite  prayer. 

3  Go,  hide  thyself  in  Jesus ; 

No  foe  can  harm  thee  there ; 
His  hand  will  lift  thy  burdens, 
And  all  thy  sorrows  bear. 

4  Go,  lean  thy  heart  on  Jesus, 

Who  sees  each  falling  tear, 

No  friend  so  true  and  tender 

Can  soothe  thy  every  fear. 


437 


P.M. 


Life  at  best  is  very  brief, 
Like  the  falling  of  a  leaf, 
Like  the  binding  of  a  sheaf: 

Be  in  time  ! 
Fleeting  days  are  telling  fast 
That  the  die  will  soon  be  cast, 


And  the  fatal  line  be  passed : 
Be  in  time  ! 

Be  in  time  !  ...  Be  in  time  !  .  . 
While  the  voice  of  Jesus  calls  you, 

Be  in  time  1  .  .  . 
If  in  sin  you  longer  wait, 
You  may  find  no  open  gate, 
And  your  cry  be  just  too  late: 

Be  in  time  ! 

2  Fairest  flowers  soon  decay, 
Youth  and  beauty  pass  away ; 
Oh,  you  have  not  long  to  stay : 

Be  in  time  ! 
While  God's  Spirit  bids  you  come, 
Sinner,  do  not  longer  roam, 
Lest  you  seal  your  hopeless  doom : 

Be  in  time  ! 

3  Time  is  gliding  swiftly  by, 

Death  and  judgment  draweth  nigh, 
To  the  arms  of  Jesus  fly : 

Be  in  time  ! 
Oh,  I  pray  you  count  the  cost, 
Ere  the  fatal  line  be  crossed, 
And  your  soul  in  hell  be  lost : 

Be  in  time  ! 

4  Sinner,  heed  the  warning  voice, 
Make  the  Lord  your  final  choice, 
Then  all  heaven  will  rejoice : 

Be  in  time  ! 
Come  from  darkness  into  light ; 
Come,  let  Jesus  make  you  right ; 
Come,  and  start  for  heaven  to-night 

Be  in  time  ! 


438 


P.M. 

Look  not  behind  thee  ;  O  sinner, 
beware  !  [there ; 

Haste  to  the  mountain,  thy  refuge  is 

Trust  not  the  voices  that  lure  thee  to 
stay ;  [delay  ? 

Jesus  is  calling  thee — then  why  still 

List  to  the  warning  !  no  longer  remain  !  t 
Fly  from  the  valley,  escape  from  the  plain  ! 
Turn  from  the  voices  that  lure  thee  to  stay  : 
Angels  are  calling  thee — then  why  still  delay  ? 

2  Look  not  behind  thee;    O  lost  one, 

beware  !  [and  despair  ? 

Why  dost  thou  linger  'twixt  hope 
Danger  and  darkness  encompass  thy 

way :  [delay  ? 

Jesus  is  calling  thee — then  why  still 

3  Look  not  behind  thee,  the  tempter  is 

near ;  [is  clear : 

Speed  to  the  mountain,  thy  pathway 
Jesus  who  loves  thee  is  calling  to- 
day :  [why  still  delay  ? 
Come   to    thy    Father's    house — oh, 


439  ( 


CCA 
22  ) 


P.M. 


Where  will  you  spend  eternity — 
Those  years  that  have  no  end  ? 
Will  it  be  in  that  better  land  ? 
Will  it  be  at  God's  right  hand  ? 
Will  it  be  with  the  angel  band  ? 

The  angel  band  ? 

Eternity,  eternity — 
Where  will  you  spend  eternity  ? 

2  Where  will  you  spend  eternity — 

Those  years  that  have  no  end  ? 
Will  it  be  where  the  angels  sing  ? 
Will  it  be  with  the  glorious  King  ? 
What  a  sublime  and  solemn  thing  ! 
A  solemn  thing  ! 

3  Where  will  you  spend  eternity — 

Those  years  that  have  no  end  ? 
Will  it  be  where  you  are  debarred 
Ever  to  know  and  see  the  Lord  ? 
Ever  to  have  His  great  reward  ? 

His  great  reward  ? 

4  Where  will  you  spend  eternity — 

Those  years  that  have  no  end  ? 
Will  it  be  on  the  golden  shore, 
Safe  with  the  friends  that  have  gone 
Safe  and  happy  for  evermore?  [before? 
For  evermore  ? 


440 


/S.SA 
V226/ 


P.M. 

A  blessing  for  you — will  you  take  it  ? 

Choose  ye  to-day ; 
A   word   from   the   heart — will   you 

Choose  ye  to-day :     [speak  it  ? 
Will    you    believe,   or  your  Saviour 
neglect  ?  [ject  ? 

Will  you  receive,  or  His  mercy  re- 
Pause,  ere  you  answer,  oh,  pause  and 

Choose  ye  to-day.       [reflect — 

2  A  death  to  be  feared — will  you  fear 

Choose  ye  to-day ;  [it  ? 

A  voice  that  invites — will  you  hear 

Choose  ye  to-day :  [it  ? 

Strait  is  the  portal  and  narrow  the 

way ;  [you  may ; 

Enter,  poor  soul,  and  be  saved  while 

Think  what  may  hang  on  a  moment's 

Choose  ye  to-day.        [delay — 

3  The  cross  of  your  Lord — will  you  bear 

Choose  ye  to-day :  [it  ? 

There's  life  in  that  cross — will  you 

Choose  ye  to-day :     [share  it  ? 

Soon  will  your  time  of  probation  be 

o'er,  [more, 

Then  will  the  Spirit  entreat  you  no 

Jesus   no  longer  will   stand  at  the 

Choose  ye  to-day.         [door — 

A* 


Warning  and  Entreaty 

4  The  bondage  of  sin — will  you  break 

Choose  ye  to-day :  [it  ? 

The  Water  of  Life — will  you  take  it  ? 

Choose  ye  to-day : 

Come  to  the  arms  that  are  open  for 

you,  [may  view ; 

Hide  in  the  wounds  that  by  faith  you 

Death  ere  the  morrow  your  steps  may 

Choose  ye  to-day.      [pursue— 


441  ( 


S.SA 
217/ 


8.5, 


In  the  silent  midnight  watches, 

List — thy  bosom's  door  ! 
How  it  knocketh,  knocketh,  knocketh, 

Knocketh  evermore  ! 
Say  not  'tis  thy  pulse  is  beating — 

'Tis  thy  heart  of  sin ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour  knocks,  and  crieth, 

"  Rise,  and  let  Me  in  !  " 

2  Death  comes  down  with  reckless  foot- 

To  the  hall  and  hut ;  [steps 

Think  you  death  will  tarry  knocking 

When  the  door  is  shut  ? 
Jesus  waiteth,  waiteth,  waiteth ; 

But  the  door  is  fast : 
Grieved,  away  thy  Saviour  goeth, 

Death  breaks  in  at  last. 

3  Then  'tis  time  to  stand  entreating 

Christ  to  let  thee  in ; 
At  the  gate  of  heaven  beating, 

Wailing  for  thy  sin  ! 
Nay  !  alas,  thou  guilty  creature  ! 

Hast  thou  then  forgot  ? 
Jesus  waited  long  to  know  thee, 

Now  He  knows  thee  not  ! 


442  ( 


243^ 


12.11. 

Hark,  sinner,  while  God  from  on 
high  doth  entreat  thee, 
And    warnings    with    accents    of 
mercy  doth  blend ; 
Give  ear  to  His  voice,  lest  in  judg 
ment  He  meet  thee ; 
"  The  harvest  is  passing,  the  sum- 
mer will  end." 

"  The  harvest   is   passing,  the  summer 

will  end."  [will  end." 

"  The  harvest   is  passing,  the  summer 

2  How  oft  of  thy  danger  and  guilt  He 
hath  told  thee  !  [doth  send  ! 

How  oft  still  the  message  of  mercy 
Haste,  haste,  while  He  waits  in  His 
arms  to  enfold  thee  ! 
"  The  harvest  is  passing,  the  sum- 
mer will  end." 


THE  GOSPEL: 

3  Despised  and  rejected,  at  length  He 

may  leave  thee : 

What    anguish    and    horror    thy 
bosom  will  rend  ! 
Then  haste  thee,  O  sinner,  while  He 
will  receive  thee  ! 

**  The  harvest  is  passing,  the  sum- 
mer will  end." 

4  The  Saviour  will  call  thee  in  judg- 

ment before  Him ; 

Oh,  bow  to  His  sceptre,  and  make 
Him  thy  Friend ; 
Now  yield  Him  thy  heart,  and  make 
haste  to  adore  Him ; 

"  Thy  harvest  is  passing,  thy  sum- 
mer will  end." 

443  (Z) 

Have  you  any  room  for  Jesus, 

He  who  bore  your  load  of  sin  ? 
As  He  knocks  and  asks  admission, 
Sinner,  will  you  let  Him  in  ? 
Room  for  Jesus,  King  of  glory  ! 
Hasten  now,  His  word  obey  ! 
Swing  the  heart's  door  widely  open  I 
Bid  Him  enter  while  you  may  1 

2  Room  for  pleasure,  room  for. business ; 

But  for  Christ  the  crucified — 
Not  a  place  that  He  can  enter 
In  the  heart  for  which  He  died  ? 

3  Have  you  any  time  for  Jesus, 

As  in  grace  He  calls  again  ? 
Oh,  "  to-day  "  is  "  time  accepted," 
To-morrow  you  may  call  in  vain. 

4  Room  and  time  now  give  to  Jesus : 

Soon  will  pass  God's  day  of  grace ; 
Soon  thy  heart  be  cold  and  silent, 
And  thy  Saviour's  pleadings  cease. 


444 


PJ£e 

O  wanderer,  come  to  the  Father's 
home'! 
Why  wilt  thou  farther  roam  ? 
There's  joy  and  rest  for  the  weary 
In  the  Father's  home.  [breast 

Then  come  to  the  Father's  home ; 

No  longer  sadly  roam  ; 
There's  joy  and  rest  for  the  weary  breast 
In  the  Father's  home. 

2  Why  linger  away  on  the  mountains 

cold  ?  [roam  ? 

Why      friendless      and      hopeless 

There's  bread  to  spare,  and  there's 

In  the  Father's  home,  [room  for  all, 

3  Oh  come,  and  taste  of  the  Father's 

Return,  no  more  to  roam,     [love  ! 

For  loved  ones  wait  at  the  golden 

Of  the  Father's  home.  [gate 


4  Then  come  and  rest  in  your  Father's 

Beneath  its  sheltering  dome ;  [house, 

There's  joy  and  peace  that  shall  never 

In  the  Father's  home.  [cease 


445 


/S.SA 


P.M. 

One  there  is  who  loves  thee,  waiting 
still  for  thee ;  [kind  as  He  ! 

Canst  thou  yet  reject  Him  ?  none  so 

Do  not  grieve  Him  longer :  come  and 
trust  Him  now  !     [waitest  thou  ? 

He  has  waited  all  thy  days:    why 

One  there  is  who  loves  thee  :  oh,  receive  Him 

now  !  [thou  ? 

He  has   waited   all   the  day :    why  waitest 

2  Tenderly  He  woos  thee :  do  not  slight 

His  call ;  [give  them  all. 

Though  thy  sins  are  many,  He'll  for- 
Turn  to   Him,   repenting:    He  will 

cleanse  thee  now  !  [waitest  thou  ? 
He   is   waiting   at   thy   heart:    why 

3  Jesus  still  is  waiting:    sinner,  why 

delay  ?  [away  ! 

To  His  arms  of  mercy  rise  and  haste 
Only  come  believing,  He  will  save 

thee  now  !  [waitest  thou  ? 

He   is   waiting   at   the   door:     why 

446  (Ift) 

'Tis  the  Saviour  who  would  claim 

Entrance  to  your  heart : 
Will  you  send  your  Lord  away  ? — 

Will  you  say—4'  Depart  !  "  ? 
He  will  all  your  trials  share, 
He  will  cleanse  you  from  all  sin. 

Tis  your  Saviour,  'tis  your  Saviour  standing 
Haste,  and  let  Him  in  !  let  Him  in  1  .  [there  : . 
Lest  He  turn  away,  let  Him  in  ! 

2  No  one  like  the  Saviour  knocks 

At  the  sinner's  door ; 
'Tis  no  stranger  that  implores,— 

He  has  knocked  before ; 
He  has  often  sought  your  heart : 
Shall  He  cleanse  it  now  from  sin  ? 

3  Oh,  how  can  you  bid  Him  wait 

Till  another  day, 
When  already  Jesus  weeps 

At  the  long  delay  ? 
'Twas  for  you  that  Jesus  died, 
And  'tis  you  He  longs  to  win. 


447 


/N.H.\ 


6.5.6.4. 


In  the  land  of  strangers, 
Whither  thou  art  gone, 
Hear  a  far  voice  calling, 
"  My  son  !  my  son  ! 
Welcome,  wanderer  !  welcome  !  welcome  back 
to  home  !  [come  home  !  " 

Thou  hast  wandered  far  away  :  come  home  j 


Warning  end  Entreaty 


"  From  the  land  of  hunger, 
Fainting,  famished,  lone, 

Come  to  love  and  gladness, 
My  son  !  my  son  ! 

"  Quit  the  haunts  of  riot, 

Wasted,  woe-begone; 
Sick  at  heart  and  weary, 

My  son  !  my  son  ! 

"  See  the  door  still  open  ! 

Thou  art  still  my  own ; 
Eyes  of  love  are  on  thee, 

My  son  !  my  son  ! 

"  Far  off  thou  hast  wandered : 
Wilt  thou  farther  roam  ? 

Come  !  and  all  is  pardoned, 
My  son  !  my  son  ! 

"  See  the  well-spread  table, 

Unforgotten  one  ! 
Here  is  rest  and  plenty, 

My  son  !  my  son  ! 

"  Thou  art  friendless,  homeless, 
Hopeless,  and  undone ; 

Mine  is  love  unchanging, 
My  son  !  my  son  !  " 


448  ( 


S.S.\ 
236/ 


7.6. 


Only  a  step  to  Jesus  ! 

Then  why  not  take  it  now  ? 
Come,  and  thy  sin  confessing, 

To  H4m,  thy  Saviour,  bow. 

Only  a  step  !  only  a  step  ! 

Come,  He  waits  for  thee  ; 
Come,  and  thy  sin  confessing, 
Thou  shalt  receive  a  blessing  : 
Do  not  reject  the  mercy 

He  freely  offers  thee. 

2  Only  a  step  to  Jesus  ! 

Believe,  and  thou  shalt  live ; 
Lovingly  now  He's  waiting, 
And  ready  to  forgive. 

3  Only  a  step  to  Jesus  ! 

A  step  from  sin  to  grace ; 
What  has  thy  heart  decided  ? 
The  moments  fly  apace. 

4  Only  a  step  to  Jesus  ! 

Oh,  why  not  come,  and  say- 
"  Gladly  to  Thee,  my  Saviour, 
I  give  myself  away  "  ? 


449 


«■) 


108. 

Turn  thee,  O  lost  one,  careworn  and 

weary,  [ing  to-day ; 

.    Lo  !   the  Good  Shepherd  is  plead- 

Seeking    to    save    thee,    waiting    to 

cleanse  thee:  [delay  ! 

Haste  to  receive  Him — no  longer 


Tenderly  calling,  patiently  pleading, 

Hear  the  Good  Shepherd  calling  to  thee; 

Tenderly  pleading,  patiently  calling, 
Lovingly  saying,  "  Come  unto  Me  1  " 

Still  He  is  waiting:    why  wilt  thou 
perish  ?  [from  the  fold — 

Though  thou  hast  wandered  so  far 
Yet  with  His  life-blood  He  has  re- 
deemed thee ;  [be  told  ! 
Wondrous  compassion  that  cannot 

List  to  His  message,   think  of  His 

mercy  !  [the  tree ; 

Sinless,  yet   bearing   thy  sins  on 

Perfect  remission,  life  everlasting, 

Through  His  atonement  He  offers 

to  thee. 


Come  in  the  old  way,  come  in  the 

true  way,  [Door ; 

Enter  through  Jesus,  for  He  is  the 

He  is  the  Shepherd,  tenderly  calling; 

Come  in  thy  weakness  and  wander 

no  more. 


450 


/s.s.\ 

V681/ 


tM. 


Oh,  what  will  you  do  with  Jesus  I 

The  call  comes  low  and  sweet ; 
And  tenderly  He  bids  you 

Your  burdens  lay  at  His  feet ; 
O  soul,  so  sad  and  weary, 

That  sweet  voice  speaks  to  thee : 
Then  what  will  you  do  with  Jesus  ? 

Oh,  what  shall  the  answer  be  ? 

What  shall  the  answer  be  ?    What  shall  the 

answer  be  ?  [the  answer  be  ? 

What  will  you  do  with  Jesus  ?    Oh,  what  shall 

Oh,  what  will  you  do  with  Jesus  ? 

The  call  comes  low  and  clear ; 
The  solemn  words  are  sounding 

In  every  listening  ear ; 
Immortal  life's  in  the  question, 

And  joy  through  eternity : 
Then  what  will  you  do  with  Jesus  ? 

Oh,  what  shall  the  answer  be  ? 
Oh,  think  of  the  King  of  Glory— 

From  heaven  to  earth  come  down ; 
His  life  so  pure  and  holy ; 

His  death,  His  cross,  His  crown ; 
Of  His  divine  compassion, 

His  sacrifice  for  thee : 
Then  what  will  you  do  with  Jesus  ? 

Oh,  what  shall  the  answer  be  ? 


451 


/s.s.\ 

\b82) 


?M, 


Where  hast  thou  built  thine  house, 
Thy  soul's  eternal  dwelling  ? 
Upon  the  treacherous  sands  of  sin, 
'Mid  floods  and  tempests  swelling  ? 


THE  GOSPEL: 


Oh,  build  upon  the  Rock — the  only  sure 

foundation  ;  [of  our  salvation  I 

On  Christ  alone,  the  Corner-stone,  the  Rock 

2  What  wilt  thou  do  when  storms 
Upon  thy  house  are  beating  ?    [sands 
When  from  beneath,  the  treacherous 
That  held  thee  are  retreating  ? 

3  Wait  not  until  the  floods, 

With  final  shock  appalling,  [save 

Shall   come — and  thou  canst   never 
Thy  ruined  house  from  falling. 

452  Ci) 

"  Almost  persuaded  "  now  to  believe ; 

"  Almost  persuaded  "  Christ  to  re- 
Seems  now  some  soul  to  say,  [ceive ; 
"  Go,  Spirit,  go  Thy  way, 
Some  more  convenient  day 
On  Thee  I'll  call."  [to-day; 

2  "  Almost    persuaded,"    come,    come 
"  Almost  persuaded,"  turn  not  away ; 

Jesus  invites  you  here, 
Angels  are  lingering  near, 
Prayers  rise  from  hearts  so  dear; 
O  wanderer,  come  ! 

3  "  Almost  persuaded,"  harvest  is  past  ! 
"  Almost  persuaded,"  doom  comes  at 

"  Almost  "  cannot  avail ;        [last  ! 
"  Almost  "  is  but  to  fail  ! 
Sad,  sad,  that  bitter  wail — 
"  Almost— but  lost/" 


453 


P.M. 

No  longer  wait,   my  brother;  even 

now  [your  heart ; 

God's  Spirit  seeks  an  entrance  to 

Come  to  the  cross,  and  to  the  Saviour 

bow ;  [He  depart. 

Unbar  the  door:   make  haste,  lest 

O  sinner,  come  to  Christ,  the  living  Way ; 
Still  He  is  pleading,  why  not  come  to-day  ? 

2  No  longer  wait,  O  sad  and  troubled 

soul,  [to  all ; 

His  pardoning  grace  He  offers  free 

O  weary  one,  that  grace  will  make 

you  whole :  [Saviour's  call  ? 

Oh,    why    not    hear    the    loving 

3  No  longer  wait;  the  Lord  your  God 

hath  said,  [your  heart  " ; 

"  I  will   not   strive  for  ever  with 

Oh  come,  ere  yet  the  spark  of  life  has 

fled,  [better  part. 

And  thou  hast  failed  to  choose  the 


454  ffi) 


If  Jesus  should  call  you  to-day,  dear 
friend, 
To  stand  at  His  Judgment-seat, 


And  you  knew  that  this  hour  your 

life  would  end,  [sweet  ? 

Would   the   summons   be   sad   or 

Oh,  would  .  .  you  be  ready  .  .  . 

If  Jesus  should  call  you  to-day  ?  . . 
Oh,  would  .  .  you  be  ready,  .  .  . 

Be  ready  His  call  to  obey  ?  .  . 

2  If  Jesus  should  call  you  to-day,  to-day, 

Oh,  what  would  your  answer  be  ? 
Could  you  with  rejoicing  His  voice 
Be  glad  His  dear  face  to  see  ?  [obey, 

3  Oh,  would  you  be  ready  to  lay  life 

If  Jesus  should  come  to-day?  [down, 
Would  you  know  there  awaiteth  for 
you  a  crown 
That  never  shall  fade  away  ?  [when 

4  Be  ready,  be  ready  !    you  know  not 

The  summons  to  you  may  come. 
When  you  shall  be  missed  from  the 
haunts  of  men, 
And  enter  your  final  doom. 

4^3   (sii)  CM. 

Make  room  for  Jesus  !    room,  sad 
Beguiled  and  sick  of  sin ;      [heart  1 
Bid  every  alien  guest  depart, 
Arise,  and  let  Him  in  ! 

Make  room,  sad  heart !  make  room  !  make 
Bid  alien  guests  depart !  [room  1 

Oh,  let  the  Master  in,  sad  heart ! 
Arise,  and  let  Him  in  1 

2  Make  room  for  Jesus  !  room  !  make 

His  hand  is  at  the  door ;       [room  ! 
He  comes  to  banish  guilt  and  gloom, 
And  bless  thee  more  and  more. 

3  Make  room  for  Jesus  !  soul  of  mine : 

He  waits  response  to-day ; 
His  smile  is  peace,  His  grace  divine; 
Oh,  turn  Him  not  away  ! 

4  Make  room  for  Jesus  !    By  and  by, 

'Mid  saints  and  seraphim, 
He'll  welcome  to  His  throne  on  high 
The  soul  that  welcomed  Him. 

45  O  (eosi)  cm. 

Return,  O  wanderer,  now  return  ! 

And  seek  thy  Father's  face  ! 
Those  new  desires  which  in  thee  bum 
Were  kindled  by  His  grace. 
Return  !     Return  ! 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  now  return  ! 

He  hears  thy  humble  sigh ; 
He  sees  thy  softened  spirit  mourn 
When  no  one  else  is  nigh. — Return  ! 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  now  return  ! 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  live ; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  He'll  forgive. — Return  ! 


Response  and  Repentance 


7s. 


4  Return,  O  wanderer,  now  return, 
And  wipe  the  falling  tear  ! 
Thy  Father  calls — no  longer  mourn : 
His  love  invites  thee  near. — Return  ! 

457  Gft) 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise  ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore  ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return  ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest  ! 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 


458 


8.7. 


Come  to  Jesus,  ye  who  wander 
Far  from  hope,  and  peace,  and  rest ; 

Scorned,  neglected,  and  forsaken, 
Sorrowful,  and  sore  distrest. 

Come  to  Jesus  !    Come  to  Jesus  ! 

Hark  !  the  Spirit  whispers,  "  Come  !  " 
Come  to  Jesus  !     Come  to  Jesus  ! 

Hark  !  the  Spirit  whispers,  "  Come  !  " 

2  Come  to  Jesus  !    He  hath  loved  you 

With  a  deep,  abounding  love ; 
And  His  heart  of  tenderest  pity 
Needs  no  sacrifice  to  move. 

3  Come!  oh  come!  the  Master  waiteth: 

"  Come  !  "  the  longing  Bride  doth 
say :  [linger : 

"  Come  !  "      He    tarries    whilst    we 
He  hath  borne  our  sins  away. 


459 


7.6 


O  souls  in  darkness  groping, 
And  longing  for  the  light, 

Believe  ye  that  the  Saviour 
Can  give  the  blind  their  sight  ? 

Oh,  look  to  Jesus  only,  with  Him  is  love  and 

might; 
Believe  that  He  is  able  to  lead  you  into  light. 

2  Of  old  He  had  compassion, 

The  Lord  of  life  and  love, 

And  He  is  "  that  same  Jesus," 

Enthroned  in  light  above. 

3  He  claims  your  faith  undoubting ; 

"  Believe  ye  !  "  is  His  word : 
Was  ever  voice  so  tender 
By  weary  mortal  heard  ? 


4  And  now  that  Christ  is  able 
His  promise  to  fulfil, 
Oh,  cast  yourselves  upon  Him, 
And  say,  "  I  know  He  will !  " 

460  (S) 

The  Spirit,  O  sinner,  in  mercy  doth 
move  [reprove ; 

Thy  heart  so  long  hardened,  of  sin  to 

Resist  not  the  Spirit,  nor  longer 
delay ;  [with  to-day. 

God's  gracious  entreaties  may  end 

2  O  child  of  the  kingdom,  from  sin's 

service  cease ;  [and  peace. 

Be  filled  with  the  Spirit,  with  comfort 
Oh,  grieve  not  the  Spirit — thy  Teacher 

is  He—  [be. 

That  Jesus  thy  Saviour  may  glorified 

3  Denied  is  the  temple,  its  beauty  laid 

low,  [glow. 

On  God's  holy  altar  the  embers  faint 
By  love  yet  rekindled,  a  flame  may 

be  fanned ;  [is  at  hand  ! 

Oh,  quench  not  the  Spirit,  the  Lord 


461  Gft) 


S.M 


How  solemn  are  the  words, 
And  yet  to  faith  how  plain, 
Which  Jesus  uttered  while  on  earth— 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  " 

2  "  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  " 
For  so  hath  God  decreed ; 

No  reformation  will  suffice — 
'Tis  life  poor  sinners  need. 

3  "  Ye  must  be  born  again  !  " 
And  life  in  Christ  must  have ; 

In  vain  the  soul  may  elsewhere  go — 
'Tis  He  alone  can  save. 

4  "  Ye  must  be  born  again  I " 

Or  never  enter  heaven ;        [there — 
'Tis    only    blood-washed    ones    are 
The  ransomed  and  forgiven. 

Response  and  Repentance 


462  ( 


S.SA 
304^ 


P.M. 


Oh,  hear  my  cry,  be  gracious  now  to 
Come,  Great  Deliverer,  come  !  [me, 

My  soul,  bowed  down,  is  longing  now 
for  Thee, 
Come,  Great  Deliverer,  come  ! 

I've  wandered  far  away  o'er  mountains  cold, 
I've  wandered  far  away  from  home ; 

Oh,  take  me  now,  and  bring  me  to  Thy  fold* 
Come,  Great  Deliverer,  come  1 

2  I  have  no  place,  no  shelter  from  the 

night,  [life  and  light, 

One  look  from  Thee  would  give  me 


THE  GOSPEL: 


3  My  path  is  lone,  and  weary  are  my 

feet,  [to  meet, 

Mine  eyes  look  up  Thy  loving  smile 

4  Thou    wilt    not    spurn    contrition's 

broken  sigh ;  [humble  cry, 

Regard    my    prayer,    and    hear    my 


463 


/S.S.\ 
V462/ 


CM. 

Afflictions,  though  they  seem  severe, 

In  mercy  oft  are  sent ; 
They  stopped  the  prodigal's  career, 

And  caused  him  to  repent. 

"  I'll  not  pine  here  for  bread, 
I'll  not  pine  here  for  bread,"  he  cries  ; 

"  Nor  starve  in  foreign  lands  : 
My  father's  house  has  large  supplies, 

And  bounteous  are  his  hands." 

2  "  What  have  I  gained  by  sin,"  he  said, 

"  But  hunger,  shame,  and  fear  ? 
My  father's  house  abounds  in  bread, 
While  I  am  starving  here  !  "* 

3  "  I'll  go  and  tell  him  all  I've  done, 

Fall  down  before  his  face ; 

Unworthy  to  be  called  his  son, 

I'll  seek  a  servant's  place." 

4  His  father  saw  him  coming  back ; 

He  saw,  he  ran,  he  smiled, 
And  threw  his  arms  around  the  neck 
Of  his  rebellious  child  ! 

5  "  O  father,  I  have  sinned — forgive  !  " 

11  Enough  !  "  the  father  said : 
"  Rejoice,  my  house ;  my  son's  alive, 
For  whom  I  mourned  as  dead  !  " 

6  'Tis  thus  the  Lord  His  love  reveals, 

To  call  poor  sinners  home ; 
More  than  a  father's  love  He  feels, 
And  welcomes  all  that  come. 


464  ( 


s.s.\ 

813/ 


8.7.8.7. 


Take  me,  O  my  Father,  take  me  ! 
Take  me,  save  me,  through  Thy 
Son ;  [make  me, 

That  which  Thou  wouldst  have  me, 
Let  Thy  will  in  me  be  done,     [ing, 

Long  from  Thee  my  footsteps  stray- 
Thorny  proved  the  way  I  trod ; 

Weary  come  I  now,  and  praying, 
Take  me  to  Thy  love,  my  God  ! 

2  Fruitless  years  with  grief  recalling, 

Humbly  I  confess  my  sin ; 
At  Thy  feet,  O  Father,  falling, 

To  Thy  household  take  me  in. 
Freely  now  to  Thee  I  proffer 

This  repenting  heart  of  mine ; 
Freely  life  and  soul  I  offer, 

Gift  unworthy  love  like  Thine. 


3  Once  the  world's  Redeemer,  dying, 

Bare  our  sins  upon  the  tree ; 
On  that  Sacrifice  relying, 

Now  I  look  in  hope  to  Thee : 
Father,  take  me  !  all  forgiving, 

Fold  me  to  Thy  loving  breast ; 
In  Thy  love  for  ever  living, 

I  must  be  for  ever  blest  ! 


465 


CS) 


Hast  thou  no  room  within  thy  heart, 

Where  Jesus  may  abide  ? 
And  canst  thou  say  to  Him,  Depart 

Who  for  thee  bled  and  died  ? 

Oh  yes,  there's  room  within  my  heart, 
There's  room,  O  Lord,  for  Thee : 

Come  in,  and  never  more  depart : 
Come  in  ;  abide  with  me 

2  No  room  for  Him  whose  glory  light, 

In  lowly  manger  laid,  [bright, 

Shone   forth   in   heavenly   mansions 
Before  the  worlds  were  made  ! 

3  I  will,  O  Lord,  unbar  the  door  ! 

No  longer  stand  outside ; 
But  come  within,  and  evermore 
In  my  poor  heart  abide. 

4  Abide  with  me ;  through  all  my  days 

Thy  presence  be  my  light ; 
Then  shall  my  mouth  show  forth  Thy 
And  I  shall  walk  aright.       [praise, 

5  When  comes  at  last  the  Judgment- 

And  I  Thy  face  shall  see,         [day, 
What  joy  supreme  to  hear  Thee  say, 
"  Come  in  !  there's  room  for  thee." 

466    (SS)  ?M. 

Oh,  tender  and  sweet  was  the  Master's 
As  He  lovingly  called  to  me :  [voice 

"  Come  over  the  line  !    it  is  only  a 
step — 
I  am  waiting,  My  child,  for  thee  !  " 

"  Over  the  line  !  "  Hear  the  sweet  refrain  J 
Angels  are  chanting  the  heavenly  strain  ! 
"  Over  the  line  " — why  should  I  remain, 
With  a  step  between  me  and  Jesus  ? 

2  "  But  my  sins  are  many,  my  faith  is 

small :  "  [clear : 

Lo  !    the  answer  came  quick  and 

"  Thou  needest  not  trust  in  thyself  at 

all; 
Step  over  the  line :  I  am  here  !  " 

3  "  But  my  flesh  is  weak,"  I  tearfully 

"  And  the  way  I  cannot  see ;   [said, 
I  fear  if  I  try  I  may  sadly  fail, 
And  thus  may  dishonour  Thee  !  " 


4  Ah,  the  world  is  cold,  and  I  cannot  go 

Press  forward  I  surely  must :  [back ; 

I  will  place  my  hand  in  His  wounded 

Step  over  the  line,  and  trust,  [palm, 

"  Over  the  line  !  "  Hear  the  sweet  refrain  1 
Angels  are  chanting  the  heavenly  strain  1 
"  Over  the  line  "  I  will  not  remain  ; 
I'll  cross  it  and  go  to  Jesus  1 


467 


8.4.8.4" 

I  come,  O  blessed  Lord,  to  Thee  I 

come  to-day ; 
I  am  no  longer  satisfied  to  stay  away. 

2  I  will  not  wait  until  my  life  like  Thine 

shall  grow ;         [I'll  tell  Thee  so. 
I'll  come  at  once — I  know  I've  sinned : 

3  It  is  enough  for  me  to  know  Thou 

wilt  receive  [if  I  believe. 

And  cleanse  my  heart  from  every  sin 

4  Help  me  that  I  forget  myself  in  loving 

Thee ;  [reflected  be. 

And  let  Thine  image  on  my  heart 

5  Oh,  take  me,  Saviour  crucified,  and  let 

me  prove  [given  have  most  of  love. 
That  those  who  most  have  been  for- 


468  ( 


S.SA 
316/ 


6.5. 


Jesus,  I  will  trust  Thee, 

Trust  Thee  with  my  soul : 
Guilty,  lost,  and  helpless, 

Thou  canst  make  me  whole. 
There  is  none  in  heaven 

Or  on  earth  like  Thee : 
Thou  hast  died  for  sinners — 

Therefore,  Lord,  for  me. 

In  Thy  love  confiding, 

I  will  seek  Thy  face, 
Worship  and  adore  Thee 

For  Thy  wondrous  grace. 
Jesus,  I  will  trust  Thee, 

Trust  Thee  with  my  soul ! 
Guilty,  lost,  and  helpless, 

Thou  canst  make  me  whole. 

2  Jesus,  I  can  trust  Thee, 

Trust  Thy  written  Word ; 
Since  Thy  voice  of  mercy 

I  have  often  heard. 
When  Thy  Spirit  teacheth, 

To  my  taste  how  sweet  ! 
Only  may  I  hearken, 

Sitting  at  Thy  feet. 

3  Jesus,  I  do  trust  Thee, 

Trust  Thee  without  doubt ; 
"  Whosoever  cometh  " 

Thou  "  wilt  not  cast  out :  " 
Faithful  is  Thy  promise, 

Precious  is  Thy  blood — 
These  my  soul's  salvation, 

Thou  my  Saviour  God  ! 


469 


Response  and  Repentance 

/CCA 
U04/ 

Like  a  bird  on  the  deep,  far  away 

from  its  nest,  [Thee ; 

I  had  wandered,  my  Saviour,  from 

But  Thy  kind,  loving  voice  called  me 

home  to  Thy  breast,  [me  ! 

And  I  knew  there  was  welcome  for 

Welcome  for  me,  Saviour,  from  Thee  I 
A  welcome,  glad  welcome  for  me  ! 
Now,  like  a  dove,  I  rest  in  Thy  love, 
And  find  a  sweet  refuge  in  Thee. 

2  I  am  safe  in  the  Ark;   I  have  folded 

my  wings 
On  the  bosom  of  mercy  Divine ; 
I    am    filled    with    delight    by    Thy 

presence  so  bright, 
And  the  joy  that  will  ever  be  mine. 

3  Now  in  Jesus  I  rest,  and  I  dread  not 

the  storm,  [roll ; 

Though  around  me  the  surges  may 

I  will  look  to  the  skies,  where  the  day 

never  dies, 
I  will  sing  of  the  joy  in  my  soul. 

470  (S) 

Christ  is  knocking  at  my  sad  heart ; 

Shall  I  let  Him  in  ? 
Patiently  knocking  at  my  sad  heart, 

Oh,  shall  I  let  Him  in  ? 
Cold  and  proud  is  my  heart  with  sin ; 
Dark  and  cheerless  is  all  within: 
Christ  is  bidding  me  turn  unto  Him; 

Oh,  shall  I  let  Him  in  ? 

2  Shall  I  send  Him  the  loving  word  ? 

Shall  I  let  Him  in  ? 
Meekly  accepting  my  gracious  Lord, 

Oh,  shall  I  let  Him  in  ? 
He  can  infinite  love  impart ; 
He  can  pardon  this  rebel  heart : 
Shall  I  bid  Him  for  ever  depart, — 

Or  shall  I  let  Him  in  ? 

3  Yes,  I'll  open  this  proud  heart's  door ; 

I  will  let  Him  in  ! 
Gladly  I'll  welcome  Him  evermore, 

Oh  yes,  I'll  let  Him  in  ! 
Blessed  Saviour,  abide  with  me ; 
Cares  and  trials  will  lighter  be ; 
I  am  safe  if  I'm  only  with  Thee ; 

Come  in,  O  Lord,  come  in  ! 


471 


p.a 


I've  wandered  far  away  from  God : 

Now  I'm  coming  home ; 
The  paths  of  sin  too  long  I've  trod : 

Lord,  I'm  coming  home. 

Coming  home,  coming  home,  nevermore  tc 

roam ;  [coming  home, 

By  Thy  grace  I  will  be  Thine  :  Lord,  I'm 


THE  GOSPEL: 


2  I've  wasted  many  precious  years : 

Now  I'm  coming  home ; 
I  now  repent  with  bitter  tears : 
Lord,  I'm  coming  home. 

3  I'm  tired  of  sin  and  straying,  Lord : 

Now  I'm  coming  home ; 
I'll  trust  Thy  love,  believe  Thy  word : 
Lord,  I'm  coming  home. 

4  My  soul  is  sick,  my  heart  is  sore : 

Now  I'm  coming  home ; 
My  strength  renew,  my  hope  restore : 
Lord,  I'm  coming  home. 


472 


/s.s.x 

U85; 


CM. 


Like  wandering  sheep  o'er  mountains 
Since  all  have  gone  astray;    [cold, 

To  "  Life  "  and  peace  within  the  fold, 

How  may  I  find  the  Way  ? 

"I  ...  am  the  Way,  .  .  .  the  Truth,  .  .  .  and 

the  Life  ;  .  .  . 
No  man  cometh  unto  the  Father  but  by  Me. 

1  ...  am  the  Way,  ...  the  Truth,  .  .  .  and  the 

Life  ;  .  .  . 
No  man  cometh  unto  the  Father  but  by  Me." 

2  Bewildered  oft  with  doubt  and  care, 

To  God  I  fain  would  go ;  [there  !  " 
But  while  they  cry,  "  Lo  here  !    lo 
The  Truth  how  may  I  know  ? 

3  To  Christ— the  Way,  the  Truth,  the 

I  come,  no  more  to  roam ;    [Life — 

He'll    guide    me    to    my    "  Father's 

To  my  Eternal  home.  [house," 


473 


(tt) 


8.8.8.6. 


Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !     [Thee, 

2  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind ; 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  1  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am — Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt   welcome,   pardon,   cleanse,   re- 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe,   [lieve : 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

4  Just  as  I  am — Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down : 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 


474  fltt 


P.M. 


Once  more,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour, 
through  the  Word, 

Is  offered  full  and  free ;  [decide : 
And  now,  O  Lord,  I  must,  I  must 

Shall  I  accept  of  Thee  ? 


1  will !  .  .  I  will !  .  .  I  will !  God  helping  me 
I  will,  O  Lord,  be  Thine  ! 

Thy  precious  blood  was  shed  to  purchase  me — 
I  will  be  wholly  Thine  ! 

2  By  grace  I  will  Thy  mercy  now  receive, 

Thy  love  my  heart  hath  won : 
On  Thee,  O  Christ,  I  will,  I  will  be- 
And  trust  in  Thee  alone  !        [lieve, 

3  Thou  knowest,  Lord,  how  very'  weak 

And  how  I  fear  to  stray ;        [I  am, 
For  strength  to  serve  I  look  to  Thee 
alone — 
The  strength  Thou  must  supply  ! 

4  And  now,  O  Lord,  give  all  with  us  to- 

The  grace  to  join  our  song ;     [day 

And  from  the  heart  to  gladly  with  us 

"  I  will  to  Christ  belong  !  "  [say : 

5  To  all  who  came,  when  Thou  wast 

here  below 
And  said,  "  O  Lord,  wilt  Thou  ?  " 
To  them,  "  I  will  !  "  was  ever  Thy 
We  rest  upon  it  now.  [reply : 

4/^   (io)  BM. 

I  hear  Thy  welcome  voice 
That  calls  me,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
For  cleansing  in  Thy  precious  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 

I  am  coming,  Lord  ! 
Coming  now  to  Thee  ! 
Wash  me,  cleanse  me,  in  the  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 

2  Though  coming  weak  and  vile, 
Thou  dost  my  strength  assure ; 

Thou  dost  my  vileness  fully  cleanse, 
Till  spotless  all  and  pure. 

3  'Tis  Jesus  calls  me  on 
To  perfect  faith  and  love, 

To  perfect  hope,  and  peace,  and  trust 
For  earth  and  heaven  above. 

4  'Tis  Jesus  who  confirms 
The  blessed  work  within, 

By  adding  grace  to  welcomed  grace> 
Where  reigned  the  power  of  sin. 

5  And  He  the  witness  gives 
To  loyal  hearts  and  free, 

That  every  promise  is  fulfilled, 
If  faith  but  brings  the  plea. 

6  All  hail,  atoning  blood  ! 
All  hail,  redeeming  grace  ! 

All  hail,  the  Gift  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
Our  Strength  and  Righteousness  1 

476  G&) 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  to  Thee  I  cry ; 
Unless  Thou  help  me,  I  must  die: 
Oh,  bring  Thy  free  salvation  nigh, 
And  take  me  as  I  am  ! 


And  take  me  as  I  am  !    And  take  me  as  I  am ! 
My  only  plea — Christ  died  for  me  !     Oh,  take 
me  as  I  am  ! 

2  Helpless  I  am,  and  full  of  guilt ; 
But  yet  for  me  Thy  blood  was  spilt, 
And  Thou  canst  make  me  what  Thou 

And  take  me  as  I  am  !         [wilt, 

3  No  preparation  can  I  make, 
My  best  resolves  I  only  break, 

Yet  save  me  for  Thine  own  name's 
And  take  me  as  I  am  !        [sake, 

4  Behold  me,  Saviour,  at  Thy  feet, 
Deal  with  me  as  Thou  seest  meet ; 
Thy  work  begin,  Thy  work  complete, 

But  take  me  as  I  am  ! 

477  «) 

1  am  coming  to  the  cross ; 
I  am  poor,  and  weak,  and  blind ; 
I  am  counting  all  but  dross ; 
I  shall  full  salvation  find. 

I  am  trusting,  Lord,  in  Thee, 
Blessed  Lamb  of  Calvary  ; 
Humbly  at  Thy  cross  I  bow  : 
Save  me,  Jesus,  save  me  now. 

2  Long  my  heart  has  sighed  for  Thee, 
Long  has  evil  reigned  within ; 
Jesus  sweetly  speaks  to  me — 

"  I  will  cleanse  you  from  all  sin." 

3  Here  I  give  my  all  to  Thee, 
Friends,  and  time,  and  earthly  store, 
Soul  and  body  Thine  to  be — 
Wholly  Thine  for  evermore. 

4  Jesus  comes  !    He  fills  my  soul  ! 
Perfected  in  Him  I  am ; 

I  am  every  whit  made  whole ; 

Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 

Still  I'm  trusting,  Lord,  in  Thee, 
Blessed  Lamb  of  Calvary  ; 
Humbly  at  Thy  cross  I  bow  ; 
Jesus  saves  me,  saves  me  now  ! 


478 


rS.S.\ 


(340/  6.4.6.6.4 

Lord,  at  Thy  mercy-seat 

Humbly  I  fall, 
Pleading  Thy  promise  sweet — 

Lord,  hear  my  call : 
Now  let  Thy  work  begin ; 
Oh,  make  me  pure  within, 
Cleanse  me  from  every  sin, 

Jesus,  my  all  ! 
2  Tears  of  repentant  grief 

Silently  fall; 
Help  Thou  mine  unbelief, 

Hear  Thou  my  call  ! 
Oh,  how  I  pine  for  Thee  ! 
This  is  all  my  hope,  my  plea : 
Jesus  has  died  for  me — 

Jesus,  my  all  ! 


Response  and  Repentance 

3  Hark  !  how  the  words  of  love 

Tenderly  fall ; 
Ere  in  the  realms  above 

Heard  is  my  call  ! 
Now  every  doubt  has  flown, 
Broken  my  heart  of  stone ; 
Lord,  I  am  Thine  alone : 

Jesus,  my  all  ! 

4  Still  at  Thy  mercy-seat 

Humbly  I  fall; 
Pleading  Thy  promise  sweet, 

Heard  is  my  call : 
Faith  wings  my  soul  to  Thee ; 
This  all  my  hope  shall  be — 
Jesus  has  died  for  me, 

Jesus,  my  all  ! 


479 


Cf) 


PJL 

Out  in  the  desert,  seeking,  seeking, 
Sinner,  'tis  Jesus  seeking  for  thee ; 

Tenderly  calling,  calling,  calling, 
Hither,  thou  lost  one,   oh,  come 
unto  Me  ! 

Jesus  is  calling,  Jesus  is  calling  ; 

Why  dost  thou  linger  ?  why  tarry  away  ? 
Come  to  Him  quickly,  say  to  Him  gladly  „ 

"  Lord,  I  am  coming,  coming  to-day  !  *' 

2  Still  He  is  waiting,  waiting,  waiting ; 

Oh,  what  compassion  beams  in  His 

eye  ! 
Hear  Him  repeating,  gently,  gently, 
Come  to  thy  Saviour,  oh,  why  wilt 

thou  die  ? 

3  Lovingly  pleading,  pleading,  pleading, 

Mercy,  though  slighted,  bears  with 
thee  yet ; 
Thou  canst  be  happy,  happy,  happy ; 
Come  ere  the  life-star  for  ever  shall 
set. 


480 


/s.s.\ 

V179/  PJBL 

The  mistakes  of  my  life  have  been 
many,  [more, 

The  sins  of  my  heart  have  been 
And  I  scarce  can  see  for  weeping, 

But  I'll  knock  at  the  open  door. 

I  know  I  am  weak  and  sinful, 
It  comes  to  me  more  and  more  ; 

But  when  the  dear  Saviour  shall  bid  me 
I'll  enter  the  open  door.         [come  in, 

2  I  am  lowest  of  those  who  love  Him, 

I  am  weakest  of  those  who  pray ; 
But  I  come  as  He  has  bidden, 
And  He  will  not  say  me  nay. 

3  My  mistakes  His  free  grace  will  cover, 

My  sins  He  will  wash  away; 
And  the  feet  that  shrink  and  falter 
Shall  walk  through  the  gates  of  day. 


THE  GOSPEL  : 


4  The  mistakes  of  my  life  have  been 
many, 
And  my  spirit  is  sick  with  sin, 
And  I  scarce  can  see  for  weeping, 
But  the  Saviour  will  let  me  in. 


/s.s.\ 


8.7. 


Lone  and  weary,  sad  and  dreary, 
l,ord,  I  would  Thy  call  obey ; 

Thee  believing,  Christ  receiving, 
1  would  come  to  Thee  to-day. 

I  am  coming,  I  am  coming, 
Coming,  Saviour,  to  be  blest ; 

I  am  coming,  I  am  coming, 

Coming,  Lord,  to  Thee  for  rest ! 

2  Thou,  the  Holy,  Meek,  and  Lowly, 

Jesus,  unto  Thee  I  come ; 
Keep  me  ever,  let  me  never 

From  Thy  blessed  keeping  roam. 
Here  abiding,  in  Thee  hiding, 

Seeks  my  weary  soul  to  rest ; 
Till  the  dawning  of  the  morning, 

When  I  wake  among  the  blest. 
Be  Thou  near  me,  keep  and  cheer  me, 

Through    life's    dark    and    stormy 
Turn  my  sadness  into  gladness,  [way ; 

Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

482  Oft) 

I  stood  outside  the  gate, 
A  poor,  wayfaring  child ; 
Within  my  heart  there  beat 
A  tempest  loud  and  wild ; 
A  fear  oppressed  my  soul 
That  I  might  be  too  late  ! 
And  oh,  I  trembled  sore, 
And  prayed  outside  the  gate, 
And  prayed  outside  the  gate. 

2  "  Oh,  Mercy  !  "  loud  I  cried, 

**  Now  give  me  rest  from  sin  !  " 
'*  I  will  !  "  a  voice  replied ; 
And  Mercy  let  me  in : 
She  bound  my  bleeding  wounds, 
And  soothed  my  heart  opprest ; 
She  washed  away  my  guilt, 
And  gave  me  peace  and  rest. 

3  In  Mercy's  guise  1  knew 
The  Saviour  long  abused, 
Who  often  sought  my  heart, 
And  wept  when  1  refused. 
Oh,  what  a  blest  return 
For  all  my  years  of  sin  ! — 

I  stood  outside  the  gate, 
And  Jesus  let  me  in. 


483 


7.6. 


What  shall  1  do  with  Jesus  ? 
I  hear  His  pleading  voice ; 


He  asks  that  He  may  enter. 
And  make  my  heart  rejoice. 

The  hand  that's  gently  knocking 
Bore  cruel  wounds  for  me ; 

And  on  His  brow,  so  holy, 
The  thorn-marks  yet  I  see. 

What  shall  I  do  with  Jesus  ? 

For  time  is  gliding  by  ; 
What  shall  I  do  with  Jesus  ? 

Eternity  is  nigh  ! 

2  What  shall  I  do  with  Jesus — 

The  Lamb  of  Calvary  ? 
His  wonderful  salvation 

He  freely  offers  me : 
His  precious  blood  for  cleansing, 

The  comfort  of  His  love ; 
The  glory  of  His  blessing, 

And  life  with  Him  above. 

3  What  shall  I  do  with  Jesus, 

The  King  upon  His  throne  ? 
He  claims  my  full  allegiance, 

Redeemed  me  for  His  own. 
Oh,  deeply  solemn  question  ! 

Lord,  help  me  now  decide, 
And  take  Thee  for  my  Saviour — 

My  Master,  Friend,  and  Guide. 


/s.s.\ 

U81/ 


D.8.M. 


I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled : 

I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 
The  Father  sought  His  child ; 

They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild : 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 
Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone ; 

They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 
They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 
'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul ; 

'Twas  He  that   washed   me  in   His 
blood, 

'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole ; 

'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep ; 
Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

4  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  would  not  be  controlled ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Saviour's  voice, 
I  love,  I  love  the  fold. 


Response  and  Repentance 


I  was  a  wayward  child, 
I  once  preferred  to  roam ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice— 
I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

41 OD    (se/  8.7.8.7.3. 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free — 

Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing; 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me — 
Even  me  ! 

2  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Father  ! 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be : 
Thou    might'st    leave    me,    but    the 
rather  [me  ! 

Let  Thy  mercy  fall  on  me — Even 

3  Pass  me  not,  O  tender  Saviour, 

Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee : 
I  am  longing  for  Thy  favour ; 
Whilst    Thou'rt    calling,    oh,    call 
me — Even  me  ! 

4  Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit ! 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see : 
Witnesses  of  Jesus'  merit,   [Even  me  ! 
Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me — 

5  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless ; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  and  free ; 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  bound- 
less; [me  ! 
Magnify    them    all    in    me — Even 

6  Pass  me  not ;  Thy  lost  one  bringing, 

Bind  my  heart,  O  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
While  the  streams  of  life  are  springing, 
Blessing    others,    oh,    bless    me — 
Even  me  ! 

486  (8) 

Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 
Can  my  God  His  wrath  forbear  ? — 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  His  grace, 
Long  provoked  Him  to  His  face ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  His  calls, 
Grieved  Him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Whence  to  me  this  waste  of  love  ? 
Ask  my  Advocate  above  ! 

See  the  cause  in  Jesus'  face, 
Now  before  the  throne  of  grace. 

4  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 
Shows  His  wounds,  and  spreads  His 
God  is  love,  I  know,  I  feel ;     [hands ; 
Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still. 

5  If  I  rightly  read  Thy  heart, 
If  Thou  all  companion  art, 
Bow  Thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow, 
Pardon  and  accept  me  now  ! 


7«. 


487  {*$■ ) 


P.H. 


We  are  coming  home  to  Jesus, 
We  have  heard  His  welcome  voice ; 

We  are  trusting  in  His  goodness. 

In  His  mercy  we  rejoice. 

We  are  coming  .  .  home,  we  are  comfrg  .  . 
home,  [light ;  .  .  . 

We  are  coming  from  the  darkness  to  the 
We  are  coming  .  .  home,  we  are  coming  .  . 

We  are  coming  .  .  home  to-night.        [home, 

2  We  are  coming  home  to  Jesus, 

For  He  died  that  we  might  live ; 
He  is  willing  to  receive  us, 
He  is  waiting  to  forgive. 

3  We  are  coming  home  to  Jesus, 

By  the  cross,  our  only  way ; 
There  He  finished  our  redemption, 
And  we  can  no  more  delay. 


488  «) 


1,9 


Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour, 

Hear  my  humble  cry ; 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 

Do  not  pass  me  by. 

Saviour,  Saviour,  hear  my  humble  cry 
And  while  others  Thou  art  calling,  do 
not  pass  me  by  1 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief; 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

3  Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  Thy  face ; 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  Thy  grace. 

4  Thou  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me ; 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  The©  ? 
Whom  in  heaven  but  Thee  ? 


489 


Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my 
sin,  [in ; 

I  look  at  heaven,  and  long  to  enter 

But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  8 
home,  ["  Come  !  " 

And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me. 

2  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  tc 

stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  throne 

appear  ?  [draw  me  near 

Yet  there  are  hands  stretched  out  tc 

3  The  while   I  fain  would   tread  the 

heavenly  way. 
Seems  evil  ever  with  me  day  by  day; 


THE  GOSPEL  : 


Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings 

fall:  [from  all." 

"  Repent,  confess,  and  thou  art  loosed 

4  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear, 
His  are  the  hands  outstretched  to 

draw  me  near,  [atone, 

And  His  the  blood  that  can  for  all 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the 

Throne. 

5  Yea,    Thou    wilt    answer    for    me, 

righteous  Lord ;  [reward ; 

Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the 

golden  crown ; 
Mine  the  life  won,  and  Thine  the  life 

laid  down. 

6  Naught  can  I  bring  Thee,  Lord,  for 

all  I  owe,  [bestow : 

Yet  let  my  full  heart  what  it  can 
Myself   my    gift,    let    my    devotion 

prove, 
Forgiven  greatly,  how  I  greatly  love. 


490  ( 


S.S.\ 
426^ 


6.6.6.6.8.8. 


The  gospel  of  Thy  grace 

My  stubborn  heart  has  won ; 

For  God  so  loved  the  world, 

He  gave  His  only  Son, 
That     Whosoever  will  believe, 
Shall  everlasting  life  receive  !  " 

The  serpent  "  lifted  up  " 
Could  life  and  healing  give, 
So  Jesus  on  the  cross 
Bids  me  to  look  and  live ; 
For  "  Whosoever  will  believe, 
Shall  everlasting  life  receive  !  " 

"  The  soul  that  sinneth  dies :  " 

My  awful  doom  I  heard ; 

I  was  for  ever  lost, 

But  for  Thy  gracious  word, 
That  "  Whosoever  will  believe, 
Shall  everlasting  life  receive  !  " 

"  Not  to  condemn  the  world  " 
The  "  Man  of  Sorrows  "  came ; 
But  that  the  world  might  have 
Salvation  through  His  name ; 
For  "  Whosoever  will  believe, 
Shall  everlasting  life  receive  !  " 

"  Lord,  help  my  unbelief  !  " 
Give  me  the  peace  of  faith, 
To  rest  with  childlike  trust 
On  what  Thy  gospel  saith, 
That  "  Whosoever  will  believe, 
Shall  everlasting  life  receive  !  " 


491  ( 


s.s.\ 

120J 


7i. 


Heavenly  Father,  bless  me  now, 
At  the  cross  of  Christ  I  bow ; 
Take  my  guilt  and  grief  away, 
Hear  and  heal  me  now,  I  pray. 

Bless  me  now  !  bless  me  now  ! 
Heavenly  Father,  bless  me  now  ! 

2  Now,  O  Lord,  this  very  hour, 

Send  Thy  grace  and  show  Thy  power ; 
While  I  rest  upon  Thy  word, 
Come  and  bless  me  now,  O  Lord  ! 

3  Now,  just  now,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Lift  the  clouds,  the  fetters  break ; 
While  I  look,  and  as  I  cry, 
Touch  and  cleanse  me  ere  I  die. 

4  Never  did  I  so  adore 

Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  before ; 
Now  the  time  !  and  this  the  place  ! 
Gracious  Father,  show  Thy  grace. 

TcV-Z'    (262)  7i. 

Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by, 
Sinner,  lift  to  Him  thine  eye ; 
As  the  precious  moments  flee, 
Cry,  "  Be  merciful  to  me  !  " 

2  Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by, 
Will  He  always  be  so  nigh  ? 
Now  is  the  accepted  day, 

Seek  for  healing  while  you  may. 

3  Lo  !  He  stands  and  calls  to  thee, 

"  What  wilt  thou  then  have  of  Me  ?  " 
Rise,  and  tell  Him  all  thy  need ; 
Rise — He  calleth  thee  indeed. 

4  "  Lord,  I  would  Thy  mercy  see ; 
Lord,  reveal  Thy  love  to  me ; 
Let  it  penetrate  my  soul, 

All  my  heart  and  life  control." 

5  Oh,  how  sweet  !  the  touch  of  power 
Comes, — it  is  salvation's  hour; 
Jesus  gives  from  guilt  release, 

"  Faith  hath  saved  thee,  go  in  peace  !  " 


493  m 


CM. 

Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  Thee ; 

No  other  help  I  know : 
If  Thou  withdraw  Thyself  from  me, 

Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

I  do  believe,  I  do  believe 

That  Jesus  died  for  me  ; 
And  through  His   blood,   His   precious 

I  shall  from  sin  be  free.  [blood, 

2  What  did  Thine  only  Son  endure, 
Before  I  drew  my  breath ; 
What  pain,  what  labour,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death  ! 


Response  and  Repentance 


3  O  Jesus,  could  I  this  believe, 

I  now  should  feel  Thy  power ; 
And   all   my   wants   Thou   wouldst 
In  this  accepted  hour.  [relieve 

4  Author  of  faith,  to  Thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes : 
Oh,  let  me  now  receive  that  gift ; 
My  soul  without  it  dies. 


494 


7.6.7.6 


O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing 
Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 

In  lowly  patience  waiting 
To  pass  the  threshold  o'er. 

2  Oh,  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait  ! 
Oh,  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 
So  fast  to  bar  the  gate. 

3  O  Jesus,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low : 
"  I  died  for  you,  My  children, 
And  will  ye  treat  Me  so  ?  " 

4  O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door: 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 
And  leave  us  nevermore  ! 


495  ( 


CCA 


8.8.8.6. 


O  Jesus,  Saviour,  hear  my  call, 
While  at  Thy  feet  I  humbly  fall : 
To  Thee,  my  Hope,  my  Life,  my  all, 
O  blessed  Lord,  I  come  ! 

I  come — and  this  my  only  plea. 
That  Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  me ; 
And  casting  all  my  care  on  Thee, 
O  blessed  Lord,  I  come. 

2  I  have  no  merit  of  my  own, 
Thou  only  canst  for  sin  atone ; 
And  looking  up  to  Thee  alone, 

O  blessed  Lord,  I  come  ! 

3  Thy  precious  name  salvation  brings, 
To  Thee  my  weary  spirit  clings ; 
And  now,  to  rest  beneath  Thy  wings, 

O  blessed  Lord,  I  come  ! 

4  Oh,  take  this  wandering  heart  of  mine, 
And  seal  it,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine ; 
That  I  may  know  Thy  love  Divine, 

O  blessed  Lord,  I  come  ! 


496  c 


S.SA 

211; 


P.M. 


Oh,  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved 

From  the  sorrows  that  burden  my 

soul  ? 

Like  the  waves  in  the  storm 

When  the  winds  are  at  war, 

Chilling  floods  of  distress  o'er  me  roll. 


What  shall  I  do  ?  what  shall  I  do  ? 
Oh,  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved  ? 

2  Oh,  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved, 
When  the  pleasures  of  youth  are  all 

And  the  friends  I  have  loved  [fled : 
From  the  earth  are  removed, 
And  I  weep  o'er  the  graves  of  the 
dead? 

3  Oh,  what  shall  I  do  to  be  saved, 
When  sickness  my  strength  shall  sub- 

Or  the  world  in  a  day,         [due ; 
Like  a  cloud,  rolls  away, 
And  eternity  opens  to  view  ? 

4  O  Lord,  look  in  mercy  on  me, 
Come,  come,  and  speak  peace  to  my 

Unto  whom  shall  I  flee,      [soul  ! 
Blessed  Lord,  but  to  Thee  ? 
Thou  canst  make  my  poor  broken 
heart  whole  ! 

That  will  I  do  !  that  will  I  do ! 
To  Jesus  I'll  go  and  be  saved  I 


497  (!&) 


P.M. 


0  my  Saviour,  hear  me, 
Draw  me  close  to  Thee ; 

Thou  hast  paid  my  ransom, 

Thou  hast  died  for  me ; 
Now  by  simple  faith  I  claim 

Pardon  through  Thy  gracious  name ; 
Thou,  my  Ark  of  safety, 

Let  me  fly  to  Thee. 

2  O  my  Saviour,  bless  me, 

Bless  me  while  I  pray ; 
Grant  Thy  grace  to  help  me, 
Take  my  fear  away ; 

1  believe  Thy  promise,  Lord ; 
I  will  trust  Thy  holy  Word ; 

Thou,  my  soul's  Redeemer, 
Bless  me  while  I  pray. 

3  O  my  Saviour,  love  me, 

Make  me  all  Thine  own ; 
Leave  me  not  to  wander 

In  this  world  alone : 
Bless  my  way  with  light  divine, 

Let  Thy  glory  round  me  shine ; 
Thou,  my  Rock,  my  Refuge, 

Make  me  all  Thine  own. 

4  O  my  Saviour,  guard  me, 

Keep  me  evermore  ! 
Bless  me,  love  me,  guide  me, 

Till  my  work  is  o'er : 
May  I  then,  with  glad  surprise, 
Chant  Thy  praise  beyond  the  skies ; 
There  with  Thee,  my  Saviour, 

Dwell  for  evermore. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


498  (S) 


P.M. 


Out   of  my    bondage,   sorrow,   and 
night, 

Jesus,  I  come  !    Jesus,  I  come  ! 
Into  Thy  freedom,  gladness,  and  light, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 
Out  of  my  sickness  into  Thy  health, 
Out  of  my  want  and  into  Thy  wealth, 
Out  of  my  sin  and  into  Thyself, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 

2  Out  of  my  shameful  failure  and  loss, 

Jesus  I  come  !  Jesus,  I  come  ! 
Into  the  glorious  gain  of  Thy  cross, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 
Out  of  earth's  sorrows  into  Thy  balm, 
Out  of  life's  storm  and  into  Thy  calm, 
Out  of  distress  to  jubilant  psalm, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 

3  Out  of  unrest  and  arrogant  pride, 

Jesus,  I  come  !  Jesus,  I  come  ! 
Into  Thy  blessed  will  to  abide, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 
Out  of  myself  to  dwell  in  Thy  love, 
Out  of  despair  into  raptures  above, 
Upward  for  aye  on  wings  like  a  dove, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 

4  Out  of  the  fear  and  dread  of  the  tomb, 

Jesus,  I  come  !  Jesus,  I  come  ! 
Into  the  joy  and  light  of  Thy  home, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 
Out  of  the  depths  of  ruin  untold, 
Into  the  peace  of  Thy  sheltering  fold, 
Ever  Thy  glorious  face  to  behold, 

Jesus,  I  come  to  Thee  ! 


499 


8.8.8.8.7.7. 

I  was  wandering,  sad,  and  weary, 
When  the  Saviour  came  unto  me ; 
For  the  paths  of  sin  were  dreary, 
And  the  world  had  ceased  to  woo  me : 
And  I  thought  I  heard  Him  say, 
As  He  came  along  His  way : 

"  Wandering  souls,  O  do  come  near  Me  ; 
My  sheep  should  never  fear  Me  :     [true  !  " 
I  am  the  Shepherd  true,  I  am  the  Shepherd 

2  At  first  I  would  not  hearken, 
But  put  off  till  the  morrow, 
Till  life  began  to  darken, 
And  I  grew  sick  with  sorrow : 
Then  I  thought  I  heard  Him  say, 
As  He  came  along  His  way : 

3  At  last  I  stopped  to  listen — 

His  voice  could  ne'er  deceive  me — 
I  saw  His  kind  eye  glisten, 
So  anxious  to  relieve  me : 
Then  I  knew  I  heard  Him  say, 
As  He  came  along  His  way : 


4  I  thought  His  love  would  weaken 
As  more  and  more  He  knew  me, 
But  it  burneth  like  a  beacon,       [me ; 
And  its  light  and  heat  go  through 
And  I  ever  hear  Him  say, 
As  He  goes  along  His  way : 


500 


Christian  Fellowship 


11.10. 

One  is  our  Master,  the  blessed  Re- 
deemer, [in  Him ; 
Strong  is  the  bond  that  unites  us 
Oh  may  the  love  His  own  Spirit  hath 
kindled                         [grow  dim. 
Burn  with  a  light  that  will  never 

Brethren  in  Jesus,  let  us  be  faithful, 

Faithful  to  Him  who  is  guiding  our  ways ; 

True  in  allegiance  and  loving  obedience, 
Till  in  His  glory  hosannas  we  raise. 

2  One  is  our  Master;    with  gladness 

we'll  serve  Him, 

"Doing   the   will"   of  the   Lord 

"  from  the  heart," 

Knowing  His  strength  is  made  perfect 

in  weakness —  [impart. 

All  that  is  needful  His  grace  will 

3  One  is  our  Master,  the  highest  and 

noblest,  [same  " ; 

Yet  in  His  tenderness  always  "  the 

Be    it    our    honour    to    follow    His 

banner,  [name. 

Blessing    for    ever    be    unto    His 

4  One  is  our  Master;  and  happy  those 

servants,  [may  come ; 

Watching  and  ready  when'er  He 

Changed  in  His  image,  from  "  glory 

to  glory,"  [home. 

Joyful  reward  in  His  kingdom  and 


501 


W) 


P.M. 


In  the  heavenly  pastures  fair, 

'Neath  the  tender  Shepherd's  care, 
Let  us  rest  beside  the  living  stream  to- 

Calmly  there  in  peace  recline,  [day ; 

Drinking  in  the  truth  divine,  [obey. 

As  His  loving  call  we  now  with  joy 

Glorious  stream  of  life  eternal, 
Beauteous  fields  of  living  green,  .  . . 
Thou  revealed  within  the  Word 
Of  our  Shepherd  and  our  Lord, 
By  the  pure  in  heart  alone  can  they  be  seen  .  . . 

2      Far  from  all  the  noise  and  strife 
That  disturb  our  daily  life,   [adore ; 
Let  us  pause  awhile  in  silence  and 
Then  the  sound  of  His  dear  voice 
Will  our  waiting  souls  rejoice, 
As  He  nameth  us  His  own  for  ever- 
more. 


Oh,  how  good,  and  true,  and  kind, 

Seeking  His  stray  sheep  to  find, 
If  they  wander  into  danger  from  His 

Ever  closely  may  we  tread    [side  ! 

Where  His  holy  feet  have  led ; 
So  at  last  with  Him  in  heaven  we 
may  abide. 


502 


CM. 

I  would  commune  with  Thee,  my 
E'en  to  Thy  seat  I  come :       [God : 

I  leave  my  joys,  I  leave  my  sins, 
And  seek  in  Thee  my  home. 

2  I  stand  upon  the  mount  of  God, 

With  sunlight  in  my  soul ; 
I  hear  the  storms  in  vales  beneath, 
I  hear  the  thunders  roll ; 

3  But  I  am  calm  with  Thee,  my  God, 

Beneath  these  glorious  skies ; 
And  to  the  height  on  which  1  stand, 
Nor  storms  nor  clouds  can  rise. 

4  Oh,  this  is  life  !     Oh,  this  is  joy, 

My  God,  to  find  Thee  so  ! 
Thy  face  to  see,  Thy  voice  to  hear, 
And  all  Thy  love  to  know  ! 


503 


/cc\ 

U59/ 


CM. 

Walk  in  the  light,  so  shalt  thou  know 

That  fellowship  of  love 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow, 

Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2  Walk  in  the  light,  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart  made  truly  His 
Who   dwells   in   cloudless   light   en- 
In  whom  no  darkness  is.     [shrined, 

3  Walk  in  the  light — and  sin  abhorred 

Shall  not  defile  again ; 
The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord 
Shall  cleanse  from  every  stain. 

4  Walk  in  the  light,  and  e'en  the  tomb 

No  fearful  shade  shall  wear; 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  hath  conquered  there. 

5  Walk  in  the  light,  and  thou  shalt  own 

Thy  darkness  passed  away, 
Because  that  light  hath  on  thee  shone, 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

6  Walk  in  the  light — thy  path  shall  be 

Peaceful,  serene,  and  bright; 
For  God,  by  grace,  shall  dwell  in  thee 
And  God  Himself  is  Light. 


504 


(°i) 


8.7. 


Sons  of  God,  beloved  in  Jesus  ! 
Oh,  the  wondrous  word  of  grace  ! 


Christian  Fellowship 

In  His  Son  the  Father  sees  us, 
And  as  sons  He  gives  us  place. 

Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God, 
And  it  doth  not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be 
But  we  know  .  .  that  when  He  shall  appear, 
We  know  .  .  that  when  He  shall  appear, 
We  shall  be  like  Him ;  we  shall  be  like  Him, 
For  we  shall  see  Him  as  He  is. 

2  Blessed  hope,  now  brightly  beaming, 

On  our  God  we  soon  shall  gaze ; 
And  in  light  celestial  gleaming, 
We  shall  see  our  Saviour's  face. 

3  By  the  power  of  grace  transforming, 

Wre  shall  then  His  image  bear ; 
Christ  His  promised  word  performing, 
We  shall  then  His  glory  share. 

5U5   (fibij)  p.m. 

Praise  the  Saviour,   ye  who  know 

Him; 
Who  can  tell  how  much  we  owe  Him  ? 
Gladly  let  us  render  to  Him 
All  we  are  and  have. 

2  "  Jesus  "  is  the  name  that  charms  us ; 
He  for  conflicts  fits  and  arms  us ; 
Nothing  moves  and  nothing  harms  us, 

When  we  trust  in  Him. 

3  Trust  in  Him,  ye  saints,  for  ever ; 
He  is  faithful,  changing  never ; 
Neither  force  nor  guile  can  sever 

Those  He  loves  from  Him. 

4  Keep  us,  Lord,  oh,  keep  us  cleaving 
To  Thyself,  and  still  believing, 

Till  the  hour  of  our  receiving 
Promised  joys  in  heaven. 

5  Then  we  shall  be  where  we  would  be, 
Then  we  shall  be  what  we  should  be ; 
Things  which  are  not  now,  nor  could 

Then  shall  be  our  own.  be, 


506 


(tt) 


S.M, 


Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  ones 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathising  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part 
It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 

But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE : 


507 


/s.s.\ 


6.5. 

Onward,  upward,  homeward  !   joy- 
fully I  flee  [Lord  to  be : 
From  this  world  of  sorrow,  with  my 
Onward  to  the  glory ;  upward  to  the 
prize ;  [the  skies. 
Homeward  to  the  mansions  far  above 
Onward  to  the  glory  !  upward  to  the  prize! 
Homeward  to  the  mansions  far  above  the  skies  I 

2  Onward,  upward,  homeward  !  here  I 

find  no  rest ;  [Saviour  pressed. 
Treading  o'er  the  desert  which  my 
Onward,  upward,  homeward  !  I  shall 

soon  be  there ;  [grace,  shall  share. 
Soon  its  joys  and  pleasures  I,  through 

3  Onward,  upward,  homeward  !    come 

along  with  me ;  [company. 

Ye  who  love  the  Saviour,  bear  me 
Onward,  upward,  homeward  !    press 

with  vigour  on ;  [won. 

Yet  a  little  moment,  and  the  race  is 


508 


/s.s.\ 

V453/ 


oh,  let 


P.M. 

His 


Rejoice  in  the  Lord  ! 

mercy  cheer ; 
He  sunders  the  bands  that  enthrall ; 
Redeemed  by  His  blood,  why  should 

we  ever  fear — 
Since  Jesus  is  our  "  all  in  all  "  ? 
"  If  God  be  for  us,  if  God  be  for  us,  if  God 

Who  can  be  against  us  ?  [be  for  us, 

Who  ?  .  .  .  who  ?  .  .  .  who  ?  .  .  . 
Who  can  be  against  us,  against  us  ? 

Be  strong  in  the  Lord  !    rejoicing  in 
His  might, 
Be  loyal  and  true  day  by  day ; 
When  evils  assail,  be  valiant  for  the 
right,  [stay. 

And  He  will  be  our  strength  and 
Confide  in  His  Word— His  promises 
so  sure ;  [amen  "  ; 

In    Christ    they    are    "yea    and 
Though  earth  pass  away,  they  ever 
shall  endure, 
'Tis  written  o'er  and  'oer  again. 
Abide  in  the  Lord :  secure  in  His  con- 
'Tis  life  everlasting  begun ;       [trol, 
To  pluck  from  His  hand  the  weakest 
trembling  soul — 
It  never,  never  can  be  done  ! 


509 


/s.s.\ 


8.7. 


We  are  out  on  the  ocean  sailing, 
Homeward  bound  we  sweetly  glide ; 

We  are  out  on  the  ocean  sailing, 
To  a  home  beyond  the  tide. 


All  the  storms  will  soon  be  over, 
Then  we'll  anchor  in  the  harbour; 
We  are  out  on  the  ocean  sailing 
To  a  home  beyond  the  tide. 

2  Millions  now  are  safely  landed, 

Over  on  the  golden  shore ; 
Millions  more  are  on  their  journey, 
Yet  there's  room  for  millions  more. 

3  Spread    your    sails,    while    heavenly 

Gently  waft  our  vessel  on ;  [breezes 
All  on  board  are  sweetly  singing — 
Free  salvation  is  the  song. 

4  When  we  all  are  safely  anchored, 

We  will  shout — our  trials  o'er ; 
We  will  walk  about  the  city, 
And  we'll  sing  for  evermore. 


510 


10.8. 

The  dear  old  story  of  a  Saviour's  love 
Is  sweeter  as  the  days  go  by ; 

The  glad  assurance  of  a  home  above 
Is  sweeter  as  the  days  go  by. 

We'll  fill  .  .  the  days  with  joy  -  -  f ul  praise. 

We'll  sing  as  the  happy  moments  fly  ;  .  . . 
The  song  of  love  to  Him  above 

Grows  sweeter  as  the  days  go  by. 

2  The  sunbeams  shining  from  the  living 

light 

Are  brighter  as  the  days  go  by ; 
The  stars  of  promise  cheering  sor- 
row's night 

Are  brighter  as  the  days  go  by. 

3  Hope's  anchor,  holding  in  the  stormy 

Is  stronger  as  the  days  go  by ;  [strife, 
We  feel  the  throbbings  of  immortal 
life 
Grow  stronger  as  the  days  go  by. 

4  The  peace  that  Jesus  gives  to  us  anew 

Is  deeper  as  the  days  go  by ; 
The  prospects  opening  to  the  Chris- 
tian's view 
Are  grander  as  the  days  go  by. 


511 


P.M. 


Come,  let  us  all  unite  to  sing : 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 
While  heaven  and  earth  their  praises 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  !   [bring : 
Let  every  soul  from  sin  awake, 
Each  in  his  heart  sweet  music  make, 
And  sweetly  sing  for  Jesus'  sake : 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 
2  Oh,  tell  to  earth's  remotest  bound : 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 
In  Christ  is  full  redemption  found : 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 
His  blood  can  cleanse  our  sins  away  ; 
His  Spirit  turns  our  night  to  day. 


Divine  Protection  and  Guidance 


And  leads  our  souls  with  joy  to  say, 
God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 

How  happy  is  our  portion  here  ! 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 
His  promises  our  spirits  cheer : 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 
He  is  our  Sun  and  Shield  by  day, 
By  night  He  near  our  tents  will  stay — 
He  will  be  with  us  all  the  way : 

God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 

What  though  my  heart  and  flesh  shall 
God  is  love  !  God  is  love  !      [fail : 
Through  Christ   I   shall   o'er  death 
God  is  love  !  God  is  love  !  [prevail : 
E'en  Jordan's  swell  I  will  not  fear, 
For  Jesus  will  be  with  me  there, 
My  soul  above  the  waves  to  bear ; 
God  is  love  !  God  is  love  ! 


512  ( 


S.S.\ 

498,/ 


P.M. 


A  few  more  marchings  weary, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 
A  few  more  storm-clouds  dreary, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 
A  few  more  days  the  cross  to  bear, 

And  then  with  Christ  a  crown  to 
A  few  more  marchings  weary,  [wear; 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 

O'er  .  .  time's  .  .  rapid  river, 
Soon  .  .  we'll  .  .  rest  for  ever 
No  more  marchings  weary 
When  we  gather  home  ! 

!  A  few  more  nights  of  weeping, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 
A  few  more  watches  keeping, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 
A  few  more  victories  over  sin, 

A  few  more  sheaves  to  gather  in, 
A  few  more  marchings  weary, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 

i  A  few  more  sweet  links  broken, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 
A  few  more  kind  words  spoken, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 
A  few  more  partings  on  the  strand, 

And  then  away  to  Canaan's  land: 
A  few  more  marchings  weary, 

Then  we'll  gather  home  ! 

Divine  Protection  and  Guidance 


513  ( 


s.s.\ 

647/ 


CM. 


O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 

Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home. 


2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

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

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

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

6  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  life  shall 
And  our  eternal  home.  [last, 


514 


/s.s.\ 

U38/ 


CM. 


O  God  of  Bethel  !  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed, 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 

Hast  all  our  fathers  led : 
Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  pre 

Before  Thy  throne  of  grace :     [sent 
God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 

Of  their  succeeding  race  ! 
Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide : 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 

And  raiment  fit  provide. 
Oh,     spread     Thy    covering    wings 
around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 

Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 
Such    blessings    from    Thy    gracious 

Our  humble  prayers  implore,  [hand 
And  Thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God 

And  portion  evermore. 


515 


/s.s.\ 


CM. 


When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

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

3  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast 

Thou 
With  health  renewed  my  face ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


And  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

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

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

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

6  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  1*11  raise ; 
But  oh,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  Thy  praise  ! 

D1  A  \3  (ess/  cm, 

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

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 

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


517 


/C.C.\ 
Vl3«/ 


19a. 

not 


God  will  take  care  of  you,  be 
afraid, 

He  is  your  safeguard  through  sun- 
shine and  shade ;  [own, 

Tenderly  watching  and  keeping  His 

He  will  not  leave  you  to  wander  alone. 
God  will  take  care  of  you  still  to  the  end  ; 
Oh,  what  a  Father,  Redeemer,  and  Friend ! 
Jesus  will  answer  whenever  you  call  ; 
He  will  take  care  of  you  ;  trust  Him  for  all ! 

2  God  will  take  care  of  you  through  all 

the  day,  [your  way ; 

Shielding    your    footsteps,    directing 

He  is  your  Shepherd,  Protector,  and 

Guide.  [waters  glide. 

Leading    His    children    where    still 


3  God  will  take  care  of  you,  long  as  you 

live,  [give ; 

Granting  you  blessings  no  other  can 

He  will  take  care  of  you  when  time  is 

past,  [at  last. 

Safe  to  His  kingdom  will  bring  you 

518 

He  leadeth  His  own  with  a  gentle 
hand, 
A  wonderful  Saviour  have  we  ! 
Oh,  where  is  the  friend  that  on  earth 
we  can  find 
So  full  of  compassion  as  He  ? 

Won derful  Saviour,  won derful  Saviour 

Watching  so  tenderly  o'er  us  ! 
Shedding  bright  sunshine  before  us  ; 
Glo  -  -  ry,  hon  -  -  our,  and  praise  . .  to  His  name  ! 

2  He  leadeth  His  own  with  a  gentle 

hand, 
Whenever  we  faint  by  the  way ; 
How  precious  the  blessings  that  fall 

from  His  throne, 
Like  dew  at  the  close  of  the  day  ! 

3  He  leadeth  His  own  with  a  gentle 

hand, 
And  when  we  are  sorrow-oppressed, 
He  gathers  us  under  the  shade  of  His 
love, 
And  there  on  His  bosom  we  rest. 

4  He  leadeth  His  own  with  a  gentle 

hand, 
And  oh,  when  our  journey  is  o'er, 
What  rapture  in  Eden  to  sit  at  His 

feet,  [more  ! 

And  praise  Him  when  time  is  no 

^  J.  Zs   (292)  lii. 

Oh,  safe  to  the  Rock  that  is  higher 

than  1,  [would  fly ; 

My  soul  in  its  conflicts  and  sorrows 
So   sinful,    so   weary,    Thine,   Thine 

would  I  be ;  [ing  in  Thee. 

Thou  blest  "  Rock  of  Ages,"  I'm  hid- 

Hiding  in  Thee,  hiding  in  Thee, 

Thou  blest  "  Rock  of  Ages,"  I'm  hiding  in  Thee. 

2  In  the  calm  of  the  noontide,  in  sor- 

row's lone  hour,  [its  power; 

In  times  when  temptation  casts  o'er  me 
In  the  tempests  of  life,  on  its  wide, 

heaving  sea,  [ing  in  Thee. 

Thou  blest  "  Rock  of  Ages,"  I'm  hid- 

3  How  oft  in  the  conflict,  when  pressed 

by  the  foe,  [out  my  woe ; 

I  have  fled  to  my  Refuge  and  breathed 
How  often  when  trials  like  sea-billows 

roll,  [of  my  soul. 

Have  I  hidden  in  Thee,  O  Thou  Rock 


Divine  Protection  and  Guidance 


520  (») 

Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide  me 

In  Thy  holy  place ; 
Resting  there  beneath  Thy  glory, 

Oh,  let  me  see  Thy  face. 

Hide  .  me  !  .  hide  .  me  !  . 

O  blessed  Saviour,  hide  me  ! 
O  .  Saviour,  keep  .  me 

Safely,  O  Lord,  with  Thee  ! 

2  Hide  me,  when  the  storm  is  raging 

O'er  life's  troubled  sea; 
Like  a  dove  on  ocean's  billows, 
Oh,  let  me  fly  to  Thee  ! 

3  Hide  me,  when  my  heart  is  breaking 

With  its  weight  of  woe ; 
When  in  tears  I  seek  the  comfort 
Thou  canst  alone  bestow. 


521 


8.7. 


In  the  shadow  of  the  Highest 
My  defence  shall  ever  be, 

For  His  eye,  that  never  sleepeth, 
Still  is  watching  over  me. 

I  am  dwell ing  in  the  shadow  .  .  . 

Of  the  migh ty  King  of  kings  ;  .  .  . 

With  His  feath ers  I  am  covered,  .  .  . 

And  I  rest  .  .  .  beneath  His  wings.  .  .  . 

2  In  the  shadow  of  the  Highest 

I  am  safe  from  dread  alarms, 
For  beneath  me  and  around  me 
Are  His  everlasting  arms. 

3  In  the  shadow  of  the  Highest, 

There  no  evil  can  befal — 
He's  my  Hope,  my  Shield,  and  Buck- 
My  Deliverer  and  my  All.  [ler, 


522  (S) 


8.7. 


All  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me ; 

What  have  I  to  ask  beside  ? 
Can  I  doubt  His  tender  mercy, 

Who   through   life   has   been   my 
Guide  ? 
Heavenly  peace,  divinest  comfort, 

Here  by  faith  in  Him  to  dwell ! 
For  I  know,  whate'er  befal  me, 

Jesus  doeth  all  things  well. 

2  All  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me, 

Cheers  each  winding  path  I  tread, 
Gives  me  grace  for  every  trial, 

Feeds  me  with  the  living  bread. 
Though  my  weary  steps  may  falter, 

And  my  soul  athirst  may  be, 
Gushing  from  the  Rock  before  me, 

Lo,  a  spring  of  ioy  I  see. 

3  All  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me ; 

Oh,  the  fulness  of  His  love  ! 


Perfect  rest  to  me  is  promised 
In  my  Father's  house  above. 

When  my  spirit,  clothed  immortal, 
Wings  its  flight  to  realms  of  day, 

This  my  song  through  endless  ages — 
Jesus  led  me  all  the  way  ! 


523 


8.7. 


Lead  me  now  and  lead  me  ever, 
Lest  my  feet  should  turn  aside 

From  the  path  of  love  and  duty,  [died. 
From  the  Cross  where  Thou  hast 

Lead  me  now  and  lead  me  ever, 
Till  beyond  the  crystal  sea, 

Through  the  bright  and  shining  portals, 
I  shall  come  and  dwell  with  Thee. 

2  Thou  the  great  and  only  centre 

Of  my  love  and  highest  praise, 

Let  my  soul,  revolving  round  Thee, 

Catch  Thy  pure,  celestial  rays. 

3  Keep    me,    Lord,    for    well    Thou 

knowest 
How  I  need  Thy  grace  divine,   [me, 
From  the  thoughts  that  oft  beguile 
Still  to  shield  this  heart  of  mine. 

3.Z4   (w)  8.7A 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 

I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

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

Strong  Deliverer,  [shield. 

Be   Thou    still    my    strength    and 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee  ! 


525 


tfjL 

Thou  art  my  Rock,  O  blessed  Re- 
deemer, [hide ; 
Thou  art  my  Refuge  where  I  may 
Thou  art  my  Rock  to  shelter  and 
bless  me ; 
Ever  in  Thee  1  safely  abide. 

Thou  art  my  Rock, . .  .  O  blessed  Redeemer, . .  • 

Thou  art  my  Friend,  .  .  .  and  Thou  art  my 

Guide ;  .  .  . 

Thou  art  my  Hope,  .  .  .  and  Thou  art  my 

Saviour,  .  .  .  [hide.  .  . . 

Thou  art  my  Trust ;  ...  in  Thee  will  I 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE : 


Thou  art  my  Rock  when  sin  is  invit- 
ing, [near; 
Thou  art  my  Rock  when  trial  is 
Thou  art  my  Rock  when  sorrow  is 
smiting,                 [should  I  fear  ? 
Thou   art   my   Rock;    why   then 

Thou  art  my  Rock,  temptations  defy- 
ing, [and  sure; 

Thou  art  my  Friend  unchanging 
Wholly  on  Thee  my  soul  is  relying, 

Ever  to  keep  me  faithful  and  pure. 

Thou  art  my  Rock;    when  kingdom 

and  nation,  [to  dust ; 

Ruler  and  crown,  have  crumbled 

Thou    shalt    remain    my    Rock    of 

salvation, 

Rock  everlasting,  Thee  will  I  trust. 


526  c 


S.S.\ 
739,/ 


11a. 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of 

the  Lord,  [Word  ! 

Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent 
What  more  can  He  say,  than  to  you 

He  hath  said—  [fled  ? 

To  you,  who  for  refuge  to  Jesus  have 
"  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee ;    oh,  be 

not  dismayed  !  [thee  aid ; 

For  I  am  thy  God,  I  will  still  give 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and 

cause  thee  to  stand,  [hand. 

Upheld  by  My  gracious,  omnipotent 

"  When  through  the  deep  waters  I 
call  thee  to  go,  [flow, 

The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  over- 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  trials  to 
bless,  [distress. 

And    sanctify   to   thee    thy    deepest 

"  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  path- 
way shall  lie,  [supply : 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee :  I  only 
design                            [to  refine. 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold 
"  E'en  down  to  old  age  all  My  people 
shall  prove  [love; 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable 
And  then,  when  grey  hairs  shall  their 

temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs   they  shall    still    in    My 

bosom  be  borne. 
"  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned 
for  repose,  [foes ; 

I  will  not — I  will  not  desert  to  its 
That   soul — though   all   hell   should 
endeavour  to  shake —      [sake  !  " 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  for- 


527 


CM. 

Thou  art,  O  Lord,  my  Hiding  Place ; 

My  soul  beneath  Thy  care 
May  fold  its  wings  in  perfect  peace, 

And  fear  no  danger  there. 

My  Hiding  Place,  my  Hiding  Place, 

When  stormy  billows  roll ; 
My  Rock,  my  Hope,  my  sure  Defence, 

The  Anchor  of  my  soul. 

Thou  art,  O  Lord,  my  Hiding  Place 

From  storm  and  tempest  wild ; 
For  naught  can  harm  the  humblest 
one 

Whom  Thou  hast  made  Thy  child. 
Thou  art,  O  Lord,  my  Hiding  Place 

From  strong  temptation's  power ; 
For  Thou  hast  promised  by  Thy  grace 

To  keep  me  hour  by  hour. 
Thou  art,  O  Lord,  my  Hiding  Place : 

My  life  is  hid  with  Thee ; 
Lord,  Thou  art  mine,  and  I  am  Thine, 

Through  all  eternity. 


528 


/c.c.\ 

U57/ 


P.M. 


Like  a  shepherd,  tender,  true, 

Jesus  leads,  Jesus  leads  ! 
Daily  finds  us  pastures  new, 

Jesus  leads,  Jesus  leads  ! 
Though  the  mists  hang  o'er  the  way, 

Or  the  flock  'mid  danger  feeds, 
He  will  watch  them  lest  they  stray — 

Jesus  leads,  Jesus  leads  !  [leads  ! 
All  along  life's  rugged  road  Jesus 
Till  we  reach  yon  blest  abode,  Jesus 
All  the  way,  before,  He's  trod,  [leads  ! 

And  He  now  the  flock  precedes : 
Safe  into  the  fold  of  God  Jesus  leads  ! 
Through  the  sunlit  ways  of  life  Jesus 
leads  !  [Jesus  leads  ! 

Through  the  warrings  and  the  strife 
When  we  reach  the  Jordan's  tide, 

Where  life's  boundary  line  recedes, 
He  will  turn  the  waves  aside — 

Jesus  leads,  Jesus  leads  ! 


529 


/s.s.\ 

\Z45J 


P.M. 

Down  in  the  valley  with  my  Saviour 

I  would  go, 
Where  the  flowers  are  blooming  and 

the  sweet  waters  flow ; 
Everywhere   He   leads   me   I   would 

follow,  follow  on, 
Walking   in    His    footsteps    till    the 

crown  be  won. 
Follow  1  follow  !  I  would  follow  Jesus  ! 
Anywhere,  everywhere,  I  would  follow  on  I 
Follow  I  follow  I  I  would  follow  Jesus  I 
Everywhere  He  leads  me  I  would  follow  one 


Divine  Protection  and  Guidance 


2  Down  in  the  valley  with  my  Saviour  I 

would  go,  [the  dark  waters  flow ; 
Where  the  storms  are  sweeping  and 
With  His  hand  to  lead  me  I  will 

never,  never  fear :  [Lord  is  near, 
Dangers    cannot    fright    me    if   my 

3  Down  in  the  valley,  or  upon  the  moun- 

tain steep,  [soul  ever  keep ; 

Close  beside  my  Saviour,  would  my 
He  will  lead  me  safely,  in  the  path  that 

He  has  trod,  [of  God. 

Up  to  where  they  gather  on  the  hills 


530 


/N.H.\ 
V.107  J 


P.M 

With  my  Saviour  ever  near  to  guide 

me, 
I  am  safe,  whatever  may  betide  me; 
From  the  storm  and  tempest  He  will 
In  the  hollow  of  His  hand  !  [hide  me 

In  the  hollow  ...  of  His  hand  I  .  .  . 
In  the  hollow  ...  of  His  hand  I  .  .  » 
I  am  safe  whatever  may  betide  me, 
In  the  hollow  of  His  hand  ! 

2  In  His  arms  of  love  He  doth  enfold 

me ;  [told  me ; 

Words  of  peace  His  voice  divine  hath 

I  am  safe,  for  God  Himself  doth  hold 

In  the  hollow  of  His  hand  !      [me 

3  He  will  guard  my  soul,  and  leave  me 

never;  [shall  sever; 

From  His  love  no  power  on  earth 

And  I  know  He'll  keep  me  now  and 

In  the  hollow  of  His  hand  !     [ever 


531 


P.M. 


In  the  shadow  of  the  Rock 
Let  me  rest,  let  me  rest, 
When  I  feel  the  tempest  shock 

Thrill  my  breast,  thrill  my  breast ; 
All  in  vain  the  storm  shall  sweep, 

While  I  hide,  while  I  hide, 
And  my  tranquil  station  keep, 
By  Thy  side. 
O  my  Saviour,  blessed  Rock  ! 
Let  me  hide,  let  me  hide ; 
And  for  ever  in  Thy  cleft 

Safe  abide. 
Till  the  storms  of  life  are  past, 
With  their  cold  and  chilly  blast, 
And  I'm  anchored  safe  at  last, 
By  Thy  side  I 

2  On  the  parched  and  desert  way, 
Where  I  tread,  where  I  tread, 
With  the  scorching  noontide  ray 
O'er  my  head,  o'er  my  head ; 
Let  me  find  a  welcome  shade, 
Cool  and  still,  cool  and  still, 
And  my  weary  steps  be  stayed, 
While  I  will. 


I  in  peace  will  rest  me  there 

Till  I  see,  till  I  see 
That  the  skies  again  are  fair 

Over  me,  over  me ; 
That  the  burning  heat  is  past, 

And  the  day,  and  the  day 
Bids  the  traveller  go  at  last 
On  his  way. 


532  (ft) 


7.4. 

Take  Thou  my  hand,  and  lead  me — 
Choose  Thou  my  way  !     [to  say. 

"  Not  as  I  will,"  O  Father,  teach  me 

What  though  the  storms  may  gather, 
Thou  knowest  best ;  [I  rest. 

Safe  in  Thy  holy  keeping,  there  would 

2  Take  Thou  my  hand,  and  lead  me — 

Lord,  I  am  Thine  !  [of  mine : 
Fill  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit  this  heart 
Then  in  the  hour  of  trial 

Strong  shall  I  be,  [Thee. 

Ready  to  do,  or  suffer,  dear  Lord,  for 

3  Take  Thou  my  hand,  and  lead  me, 

Lord,  as  I  go ;  [grow. 

Into  Thy  perfect  image  help  me  to 
Still  in  Thine  own  pavilion 

Shelter  Thou  me ;  [close  to  Thee  ! 
Keep  me,  O  Father,  keep  me  close, 


533  ( 


S.SA 
448/ 


P.M. 


Tenderly  guide  us,  O  Shepherd  of 

love,  [above, 

To  the   green  pastures   and  waters 

Guarding  us  ever  by  night  and  by  day, 

Never  from  Thee  would  we  stray. 

Never  !  .  .  .  never  !  .  .  . 
Never  !  oh,  never  !  for  Thou  art  the  way 

Never  !  .  .  .  never  !  .  .  . 
Never  from  Thee  would  we  stray. 

2  What  though  the  heavens  with  clouds 

be  o'ercast  ! —  [blast  ! 

Fearful  the  tempest,  and  bitter  the 
Still  with  the  light  of  Thy  Word  on 

the  way, 
Never  from  Thee  would  we  stray. 

3  Over  our  weakness  Thy  strength  has 

been  cast ;  [the  last ; 

Keep  us  in  meekness,  Thine  own  till 
Then,  safely  folded,  with  joy  we  shall 

say, 
Never  from  Thee  would  we  stray. 


/K.H.\ 
V181/ 


534 

Leave  me  not,  for  I  am  lonely, 
And  the  way  I  cannot  see ; 

Lest  I  wander  into  danger, 
Keep  me,  Saviour,  near  to  Thee. 


8.7. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


Sa  -  viour,  .  Sa  -  viour,  . 

Keep  me  near  to  Thee  ;  .  .  . 
Lest  I  wander  into  danger, 

Keep  me,  Saviour,  aear  to  Thee. 

2  Leave  me  not,  for  darkness  gathers 

Round  about  the  path  I  tread ; 
Leave  me  not,  but  let  thy  footsteps 
Ever  by  Thy  hand  be  led. 

3  Leave  me  not,  for  sin  is  near  me ; 

With  temptation  life  is  fraught ; 
Then  through  all  life's  toilsome  jour- 
O  my  Saviour,  leave  me  not !  [ney, 


535 


P.M. 

In  the  secret  of  His  presence  He  will 
hide  me,  [of  care ; 

From  the  burden  of  a  weary  world 
Overshadowed  by  His  mercy,  calmly 
resting, 
My  Redeemer  will  protect  me  there. 
He  will  hide  .  .  .  me,  .  safety  hide  .  .  .  me,  . 
Where  no  sorrow  nor  temptation  can  betide  me ; 
He  will  hide  .  .  .  me,  .  safely  hide  .  .  .  me ;  . 
In  the  secret  of  His  presence  He  will  hide  me. 

2  In  the  secret  of  His  presence  He  will 

hide  me,  [He  will  show : 

And  the  brightness  of  His  glory 

While  He  covers  me  with  light  as 

with  a  garment,  [know  ! 

Oh  the  rapture  that  my  heart  will 

3  In  the  secret  of  His  presence  He  will 

hide  me,  [less  love ; 

In  the  secret  of  His  blessed,  bound- 
There  communing  and  abiding  with 

my  Saviour, 
What  a  foretaste  of  the  joys  above  ! 


536  ( 


CCA 
82  ) 


D.C.M. 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord  ! 

In  Thee  I  put  my  trust ; 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  Word, 

A  feeble  child  of  dust : 
I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea ; 
And  'tis  enough  my  Saviour  died, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

2  When   storms   of  fierce   temptation 

And  furious  foes  assail,  [beat, 

My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 

My  hope  within  the  vail : 
From   strife   of  tongues   and   bitter 

My  spirit  flies  to  Thee ;  [words 

Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords — 

My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

3  And  when  Thine  awful  voice  com- 

This  body  to  decay,  [mands 

And  life  in  its  last  lingering  sands 
Is  ebbing  fast  away — 


Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 
My  voice  shall  call  on  Thee,  [speak, 

And  ask  for  strength  in  death  to 
"  My  Saviour  died  for  me  !  ** 


537 


») 


71, 


8.7. 


Saviour,  lead  me,  lest  I  stray,  .  , 
Gently  lead  me  all  the  way ;  .  .  . 
I  am  safe  when  by  Thy  side,  .  .  . 
I  would  in  Thy  love  abide.  .  .  . 

Lead  me,  lead  me, 

Saviour,  lead  me,  lest  I  stray  ; 
Gently  down  the  stream  of  time, 

Lead  me,  Saviour,  all  the  way. 

2  Thou  the  refuge  of  my  soul,  .  .  . 
When  life's  stormy  billows  roll,  . 
I  am  safe  when  Thou  art  nigh,  . 
On  Thy  mercy  I  rely.  .  .  . 

3  Saviour,  lead  me,  till  at  last,  .  .  . 
When  the  storm  of  life  is  past,  . 
I  shall  reach  the  land  of  day,  .  . 
Where  all  tears  are  wiped  away. 

538 

Lead  us,  Heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea ; 

Guide  us,  guard  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee ; 

Yet  possessing  every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

2  Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us, 

All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know ; 
Thou  didst  tread  the  earth  before  us, 

Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe ; 
Lone  and  dreary,  faint  and  weary, 

Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

3  Spirit  of  our  God  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy ; 
Love  with  every  feeling  blending, 

Pleasures  that  can  never  cloy : 
Thus  provided,  pardoned,  guided, 

Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 


539  as) 


L.M. 

The  Lord's  our  Rock,  in  Him  we 
hide: 
A  shelter  in  the  timo  of  storm  ! 
Secure  whatever  ill  betide : 
A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  ! 
Oh,  Jesus  is  a  Rock  in  a  weary  land! 
A  weary  land,  a  weary  land  ; 
Oh,  Jesus  is  a  Rock  in  a  weary  land 
A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  1 

2  A  shade  by  day,  defence  by  night : 
A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  ! 
No  fears  alarm,  no  foes  affright : 
A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  ! 


Divine  Protection  and  Guidance 


3  The  raging  storms  may  round  us  beat : 

A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  ! 

We'll  never  leave  our  safe  retreat, 

A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  ! 

4  O  Rock  divine,  O  Refuge  dear: 

A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  ! 
Be  Thou  our  helper  ever  near, 
A  shelter  in  the  time  of  storm  ! 


540 


P.M. 

A  wonderful  Saviour  is  Jesus,  my 
A  wonderful  Saviour  to  me ;  [Lord, 

He  hideth  my  soul  in  the  cleft  of  the 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure  I  see.  [rock, 

He  hideth  my  soul  in  the  cleft  of  the  rock, 
That  shadows  a  dry,  thirsty  land  ; 

He  hideth  my  life  in  the  depths  of  His  love, 
And  covers  me  there  with  His  hand. 

2  A  wonderful  Saviour  is  Jesus,  my 

He  taketh  my  burden  away ;  [Lord, 
He  holdeth  me  up,  and  I  shall  not  be 
moved, 
He  giveth  me  strength  as  my  day. 

3  With  numberless  blessings  each  mo- 

ment He  crowns,  [divine, 

And,    filled    with    His    goodness 
I  sing  in  my  rapture,  oh,  glory  to  God 
For  such  a  Redeemer  as  mine  ! 

4  When    clothed    in    His    brightness, 

transported  I  rise 
To  meet  Him  in  clouds  of  the  sky, 
His  perfect  salvation,  His  wonderful 

love,  [high. 

I'll    shout    with    the    millions    on 


541 


P.M. 

Under  His  wings  I  am  safely  abiding ; 

Though    the    night    deepens    and 

tempests  are  wild, 

Still  I  can  trust  Him — I  know  He 

will  keep  me;  [His  child. 

He  has  redeemed  me,  and  I  am 

Under  His  wings,  under  His  wings, 
Who  from  His  love  can  sever  ? 

Under  His  wings  my  soul  shall  abide, 
Safely  abide  for  ever. 

2  Under  His  wings,  what  a  refuge  in 

sorrow  !  [its  rest  ! 

How  the  heart  yearningly  turns  to 

Often  when  earth  has  no  balm  for 

my  healing,  [am  blest. 

There  I  find  comfort,  and  there  I 

3  Under  His  wings,  oh,  what  precious 

enjoyment  !  [are  o'er ; 

There  will  I  hide  till  life's  trials 

Sheltered,    protected,    no    evil    can 

harm  me ; 
Resting  in  Jesus  I'm  safe  evermore. 


54.Z  (w)  l.m. 

He  leadeth  me  !  O  blessed  thought  ! 
O    words    with    heavenly    comfort 

fraught  ! 
Whate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me  !  He  leadeth  me  ! 
By  His  own  hand  He  leadeth  me ; 
His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 
For  by  His  hand  He  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes    'mid   scenes   of  deepest 

gloom,  [bloom, 

Sometimes     where     Eden's     bowers 
By  waters  calm,  o'er  troubled  sea — 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in 
Nor  ever  murmur,  nor  repine ;  [mine, 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see, 

Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace,  the  victory's 

won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  Thou  through  Jordan  leadest 

me. 


543 


/S.S.N 
U28/ 


8.7 


Precious  promise  God  hath  given 

To  the  weary  passer-by, 
On  the  way  from  earth  to  heaven, 

"  I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 

"  I  will  guide  thee,  I  will  guide  thee 
I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye ; 

On  the  way  from  earth  to  heaven, 
I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 

2  When  temptations  almost  win  thee, 

And  thy  trusted  watchers  fly, 
Let  this  promise  ring  within  thee : 
"  I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 

3  When  thy  secret  hopes  have  perished 

In  the  grave  of  years  gone  by, 
Let  this  promise  still  be  cherished, 
"  I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 

4  When  the  shades  of  life  are  falling, 

And  the  hour  has  come  to  die, 
Hear  thy  trusty  Leader  calling, 
"  I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 


544 


8.8.8.7. 

Where  my  Saviour's  hand  is  guiding, 
And  for  all  my  wants  providing — 
In  His  precious  love  confiding, 
I'll  go  with  Him  all  the  way. 

Where  my  Saviour  leads  I'll  follow, 
Where  my  Saviour  leads  I'll  follow, 
Where  my  Saviour  leads  I'll  follow — 
I  will  follow  all  the  way. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 

2  Though  my  path  be  dark  and  dreary, 
And  my  steps  be  faint  and  weary— 
With  His  loving  voice  to  cheer  me, 

I'll  go  with  Him  all  the  way.    [me 

3  Though  the  ills  of  earth  may  wound 
And  the  storms  of  life  confound  me— 
With  His  loving  arms  around  me, 

I'll  go  with  Him  all  the  way. 

4  When  the  ties  of  earth  shall  sever, 
And  He  calls  me  home  for  ever — 
To  the  loved  beyond  the  river, 

I'll  go  with  Him  all  the  way. 


545 


/s.s.\ 
U70; 


P.M. 


O  soul,  tossed  on  the  billows, 

Afar  from  friendly  land, 
Look  up  to  Him  who  holds  thee 

In  "  the  hollow  of  His  hand." 

In  the  hollow  of  His  hand  ! 
In  the  hollow  of  His  hand  !— 
Oh,  how  safe  are  all  who  trust  Him, 
In  the  hollow  of  His  hand  ! 

2  Though  raging  winds  may  drive  thee 

A  wreck  upon  the  strand, 
Still  cling  to  Him  who  holds  thee 
In  "  the  hollow  of  His  hand." 

3  When  strength  is  spent  in  toiling, 

And  wearily  you  stand, 
Then  rest  in  Him  who  holds  thee 
In  "  the  hollow  of  His  hand." 

4  When  by  the  swelling  Jordan, 

Your  feet  in  sinking  sand, 
Remember  still  He  holds  thee 
In  "  the  hollow  of  His  hand." 

5  And  when  at  last  we're  gathered 

With  all  the  ransomed  band, 
We'll  praise  our  God  who  holds  us 
In  "  the  hollow  of  His  hand." 

546  ») 

Lead  to  the  shadow  of  the  Rock  of 

Refuge  my  weary  feet ; 
Give  me  the  water  from  the  life-stream 

flowing 

Clear,  pure,  and  sweet. 

?rh^re  fIum^  biU2ws  and  ^e  tempest  hiding, 
Under  the  shelter  of  Thy  love  abiding, 
Safe  in  the  shadow  of  the  "  Rock  of  Ages  " 
Joy  shall  be  mine  !  ' 

2  Lead  to   the  shadow  of  the  Rock 

Eternal  my  heart  opprest ; 
There    in    the    secret    of  Thy    holy 
presence,  calm  shall  I  rest. 

3  Lead  to  the  shadow  of  the  "  Rock  of 

Ages  ";  oh,  keep  Thou  me 
Safe  from  the  arrows  of  the  world's 
temptations,  close,  close  to  Thee  ! 


547(Sft)  . 

When  the  storms  of  life  are  raging, 
Tempests  wild  on  sea  and  land, 

I  will  seek  a  place  of  refuge 
In  the  shadow  of  God's  hand. 

He  will  hide  .  me  !  .  He  will  hide  .  me 
Where  no  harm  .  .  can  e'er  betide  me  : 
He  will  hide  .  me  I  .  safely  hide  .  me,  . 
In  the  sha  -  -  dow  of  His  hand  ! 

2  Though  He  may  send  some  affliction, 

'Twill  but  make  me  long  for  home ; 
For  in  love  and  not  in  anger, 
All  His  chastenings  will  come. 

3  Enemies  may  strive  to  injure, 

Satan  all  his  arts  employ ; 
God  will  turn  what  seems  to  harm  me 
Into  everlasting  joy. 

4  So,  while  here  the  cross  I'm  bearing, 

Meeting  storms  and  billows  wild, 
Jesus  for  my  soul  is  caring,       [child. 
Naught    can    harm    His    Father's 

548  (lie) 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  Thou  knowest 

all  about  me,  [have  trod; 

And  all  the  winding  way  my  feet 

And  now  Thou  know'st  I  cannot  go 

without  Thee,        [swelling  flood. 

To  guide  me  onward  through  the 

2  Thou  know'st  my  way— how  lone, 

how  dark,  how  cheerless,     [see : 

If  Thy  dear  hand  I  fail  in  all  to 

Bright  with  Thy  smile  of  love,  my 

heart  is  fearless,  [on  Thee. 

When  in  my  weakness  I  can  lean 

3  Give  me  Thy  presence  !    Go  Thou, 

Lord,  before  me, 

Make  a  plain  path  where  all  is 

rough  and  drear;  [o'er  me, 

So  let  me  trust  the  love  that  watches 

And  in  the  shadows  still  believe 

Thee  near. 


549 


P.M; 


Saviour,  hold  me  close  to  Thee, 
Kept  by  the  power  of  God ; 

Only  this  my  trust  shall  be, 
Kept  by  the  power  of  God. 

Sweetly  kept  "  in  perfect  peace," 

When  from  fears  He  gives  release ; 

Kept  M  through  faith  "  till  time  shall  cease, 
Kept  by  the  power  of  God. 

2  Kept  from  every  evil  thing, 

Kept  by  the  power  of  God ; 

Underneath  His  sheltering  wing, 

Kept  by  the  power  of  God. 

3  Kept  till  earthly  perils  past, 

Kept  by  the  power  of  God ; 


Divine  Protection  and  Guidance 


We  shall  overcome  at  I  ast, 
Kept  by  the  power  of  God. 
4  Kept  to  sing  His  praise  above, 
Kept  by  the  power  of  God ; 

Wondrous  mercy,  wondrous  love, 
Kept  by  the  power  of  God. 


550  ( 


S.S.\ 
572/ 


11.10. 

Hold  Thou  my  hand  !  so  weak  I  am, 

and  helpless,  [Thy  aid ; 

I  dare  not  take  one  step  without 

Hold  Thou  my  hand !    for  then,  O 

loving  Saviour,  [afraid. 

No  dread  of  ill  shall  make  my  soul 

2  Hold  Thou  my  hand  !    and  closer, 

closer  draw  me         [joy,  my  all : 

To  Thy  dear  self — my  hope,  my 

Hold  Thou  my  hand,   lest  haply  I 

should  wander ;  [feet  should  fall. 
And,  missing  Thee,  my  trembling 

3  Hold  Thou  my  hand  !    the  way  is 

dark  before  me  [divine ; 

Without  the  sunlight  of  Thy  face 

But  when  by  faith  I  catch  its  radiant 

glory,  [ous  songs  are  mine! 

What  heights  of  joy,  what  raptur- 

4  Hold  Thou  my  hand  !    that  when  I 

reach  the  margin  [for  me, 

Of  that  lone  river  Thou  didst  cross 

A  heavenly  light  may  flash  along  its 

waters,  [shall  be. 

And  every  wave  like  crystal  bright 


551  ( 


CCA 
223/ 


11.10. 

Firm  as  a  rock,  that  in  the  mighty 

ocean  [majestic  form, 

Hurls  back  the  waves,  and  with 

Grand  and  sublime,  amid  their  wild 

commotion  [raging  storm. 

Heeds   not   the   tempest   nor   the 

Firm  as  a  rock  !  no  power  shall  cleave  asunder, 
1  hough  lightnings  flash  and  thunders  loudly 
roar; 

So  will  we  trust  in  Him,  our  great  Redeemer — 
Jesus,  our  hiding-place,  for  evermore  ! 

2  Firm  as  a  rock,  that  in  the  thirsty 

desert  [burning  ray, 

Veils  like  a  cloud  the  noontide's 

While   with   delight   the   worn   and 

weary  traveller  [way. 

Turns  to  its  shadow  from  his  lonely 

3  Firm  as  a  rock,  though  surges  dash 

around  us  !  [may  fall  ! 

Firm  as  a  rock,  though  trials  dark 

Yet  shall  we  cling  to  Him,  the  Rock 

of  Ages,  [All  ! 

Jesus,   the  Holy  One,   our  All  in 


4  Firm  as  a  rock,  when  earthly  scenes 

are  waning  !  [billows  roll  ! 

Firm   as   a   rock,   when   Jordan's 

Firm  as  a  rock,  we'll  rest  upon  His 

promise  !  [soul ! 

Jesus,   the   Refuge   of  the   weary 


552  ( 


S.S.\ 
747  ) 


8.8.6.D 

Lord  Jesus,   Thou   dost  keep  Thy 

child  [pests  wild ; 

Through  sunshine  or  through  tem- 

Jesus,  I  trust  in  Thee  ! 
Thine  is  such  wondrous  power  to  save, 
Thine  is  the  mighty  love  that  gave 

Its  all  on  Calvary. 

2  O  glorious  Saviour  !  Thee  I  praise ; 
To  Thee  my  new  glad  song  I  raise, 

And  tell  of  what  Thou  art. 
Thy  grace  is  boundless  in  its  store ; 
Thy  face  of  love  shines  evermore : 

Thou  givest  me  Thy  heart. 

3  Upon  Thy  promises  I  stand,      [hand 
Trusting  in  Thee:    Thine  own  right 

Doth  keep  and  comfort  me  ! 
My  soul  doth  triumph  in  Thy  Word ; 
Thine,  Thine  be  all  the  praise,  dear 

As  Thine  the  victory.  [Lord, 

4  Love  perfecteth  what  it  begins :  [sins — 
Thy  power  doth  save  me  from  my 

Thy  grace  upholdeth  me.  [sweet  ! 
This  life  of  trust — how  glad,  how 
My  need  and  Thy  great  fulness  meet, 

And  I  have  all  in  Thee. 


553 


8.8.6.D. 

0  love  divine,  how  sweet  Thou  art ! 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  Thee  ? 

1  thirst,  I  faint,  I  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me  ! 

2  Stronger  His  love  than  death  or  hell ; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable : 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God ; 
Oh,  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart : 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine : 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine, 

Be  mine  this  better  part. 

4  Oh,  that  I  could  for  ever  sit 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ; 

Be  this  my  happy  choice : 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 
To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 

D&TC  P.M. 

He  feedeth  His  flock  like  a  Shepherd, 
Where  pastures  are  blooming  and 
fair; 

He  gathers  the  lambs  in  His  bosom, 

And  shelters  them  tenderly  there. 

He  feed  -  -  cth  His  flock, . .  His  flock  . . .  like  a 

Shepherd,  [in  His  bosom ; 

And  ga  -  -  thers  the  lambs,  .  .  the  lambs  . . . 

He  feed  -  -  eth  His  flock, . .  His  flock  . . .  like  a 

Shepherd,  [in  His  bosom. 

And  ga  -  -  thers  the  lambs,  .  .  the  lambs  .  .  . 

2  He  feedeth  His  flock  like  a  Shepherd ; 

And  when  in  the  desert  they  roam, 
He  patiently  follows  their  footsteps, 
Arid  leadeth  them  tenderly  home. 

3  He  feedeth  His  flock  like  a  Shepherd ; 

The    weakest    His    kindness    may 
claim ; 
He  never  will  leave  nor  forsake  them 
Who  trust  in  His  excellent  name. 


555 


/s.s.\ 


P.M. 


When  storms  around  are  sweeping, 
When  lone  my  watch  I'm  keeping, 
•Mid  fires  of  evil  falling, 
*Mid  tempters'  voices  calling, 

Remember  me.  O  Mighty  One  ! 
Remember  me,  O  Mighty  One ! 

When  walking  on  life's  ocean, 

Control  its  raging  motion ; 

When  from  its  dangers  shrinking, 

When  in  its  dread  deeps  sinking, 

When  weight  of  sin  oppresses, 

When  dark  despair  distresses, 

AH  through  the  life  that's  mortal, 

And  when  I  pass  death's  portal, 


556  dSd 


7(. 


Jbsus,  Saviour,  pilot  me, 
Over  life's  tempestuous  sea ; 
Unknown  waves  before  me  roll, 
Hiding  rock  and  treacherous  shoal ; 
Chart  and  compass  come  from  Thee : 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me  ! 
A3  a  mother  stills  her  child, 
Thou  canst  hush  the  ocean  wild ; 
Boisterous  waves  obey  Thy  will 
When    Thou    say'st    to    them    "Be 

still  !  " 
Wondrous  Sovereign  of  the  sea, 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me  ! 
When  at  last  I  near  the  shore, 
And  the  fearful  breakers  roar 


'Twixt  me  and  the  peaceful  rest — 
Then,  while  leaning  on  Thy  breast, 
May  I  hear  Thee  say  to  me, 
"  Fear  not !  I  will  pilot  thee  !  " 


557  ( 


s.s.\ 

290^ 


P.M. 

In  Thy  cleft,  O  Rock  of  Ages,  hide 
Thou  me  !  [Thou  me  ! 

When  the  fitful  tempest  rages,  hide 
Where  no  mortal  arm  can  sever 
From  my  heart  Thy  love  for  ever, 
Hide  me,  O  Thou  Rock  of  Ages, 
Safe  in  Thee  ! 

From  the  snare  of  sinful  pleasure, 
hide  Thou  me  !  [Thou  me  ! 

Thou,  my  soul's  eternal  Treasure,  hide 
When  the  world  its  power  is  wielding, 
And  my  heart  is  almost  yielding, 
Hide  me,  O  Thou  Rock  of  Ages, 
Safe  in  Thee  ! 

In  the  lonely  night  of  sorrow,  hide 
Thou  me  !  [Thou  me  ! 

Till  in  glory  dawns  the  morrow,  hide 
When  I'm  nearing  Jordan's  billow, 
Let  Thy  bosom  be  my  pillow ; 
Hide  me,  O  Thou  Rock  of  Ages, 
Safe  in  Thee  ! 


558  Of) 


My  soul  at  last  a  rest  hath  found, 

A  rest  that  will  not  fail ; 
A  sure  and  certain  anchorage  ground 

In  Christ  within  the  vail. 

O  Rock  .  .  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
In  Thee  .  .  my  soul  securely  hide ! 

My  tower  of  strength,  I  fly  to  Thee, 
And  safely  there  abide. 

2  I'll  hide  me  in  this  refuge  strong, 

From  every  stormy  blast ; 
And  sit  and  sing  until  the  waves 
Of  wrath  are  overpast. 

3  Ye  comfortless  and  tempest-tost, 

By  sins  and  woes  opprest : 
Ye  tempted,  troubled,  ruined,  lost, 
Come  find  in  Christ  your  rest  ! 

4  Ye  thirsty,  from  this  smitten  Rock 

Life's  crystal  water  spring ; 
There  hide  from  every  stormy  shock, 
And  rest,  and  drink,  and  sing  ! 


559 


P.M. 


The  Lord  is  my  Refuge,  my  Strength 
and  Shield, 

And  this  of  a  truth  I  know ; 
His  tender  protection  is  o'er  me  still, 

My  comfort  where'er  I  go. 


Divine  Protection  and  Guidance 


Though  bright  with  the  joys  that  no  tongue 
Eternity's  years  may  be  ;  [can  tell, 

Oh,  never,  no,  never,  can  I  forget 
His  wonderful  love  to  me  ! 

The  Lord  is  my  Refuge,  my  Strength, 
and  Shield, 

All  glory  to  Him  I'll  give ;  [day, 
And  sing  of  His  mercy  by  night  and 

For  only  in  Him  I  live. 

The  Lord  is  my  Refuge,  my  Strength, 
and  Shield,  [Guide  ! 

My  Saviour,  my  Friend,  and 
He  makes  me  a  child  and  an  heir  of 

Oh,  what  can  I  ask  beside  ?  [grace : 


560 


P.M. 


Blessed   is   he  that   is  trusting  the 
Lord, 

For  the  help  that  he  daily  needs ; 
He  shall  inherit  the  promised  reward, 

If  he  follow  where  Jesus  leads. 


in  the  Lord 


with  all  .  .  thine 


Trust  .  .  . 

heart,  .  . 
And  in  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  Him,  .  . 
And  He  shall  direct  thy  paths  ;  .  .  .     [heart,  .  . 
Trust  ...  in  the  Lord  .  .  .  with  all  .  .  thine 
And  in  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  Him,  .  . 
And  He  shall  direct  thy  paths. 

2  Blessed  is  he  that  is  trusting  the  Lord, 

Who  doth  follow  the  heavenly  way ; 

Keeping  with  patience  and  hope  the 

path,  [day. 

All  his  steps  shall  be  guarded  each 

3  Blessed  is  he  whom  the  Father  will 

aid, 
And  the  Saviour  will  e'er  befriend ; 
He  shall  not  fear,  and  shall  not  be 
dismayed, 
For  the  Lord  will  his  soul  defend. 

4  Blessed  is  he  who  will  keep  in  the  way 

That  will  upward  and  onward  lead ; 
Walking  by  faith  in  His  love  every  day, 
Who  supplieth  his  daily  need. 


561 


/s.s.\ 


S.M. 


Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 
Hope,  and  be  undismayed : 
God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head,    [tears; 

Through  waves,   and  clouds,  and 

He  gently  clears  thy  way ;    [storms, 

Wait  thou   His  time;    so  shall   the 

Soon  end  in  joyous  day.  [night 

He  everywhere  hath  sway, 
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  ? 

Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway 

To  choose  and  to  command ;   [own 
With  wonder  filled  thou  then  shalt 

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. 

Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee : 
Oh,  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee  ! 

Let  us,  in  life  and  death, 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare ; 
And  publish,  with  our  latest  breath, 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 


562 


GS) 


O.M. 

The  Lord's   my  Shepherd,   I'll   not 
He  makes  me  down  to  lie     [want : 

In  pastures  green ;  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again ; 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Ev'n  for  His  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark 

Yet  will  I  fear  none  ill;  [vale, 

For  Thou  art  with  me ;  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 

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

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

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


563 


P.B. 

Trust  God  as  a  child  of  His  love, 
Trust  in  Him  to  guide  you  with 
His  eye ; 
Trust  God  for  the  blessings  of  life, 
For  these  He  will  supply. 
Trust  God,  as  He  has  told  you,  and  look  to  Him 
from  day  to  day  ;  [way. 

Put  your  trust  in  God,  as  the  Guardian  of  your 

2  Trust  God  when  the  tempter  is  near, 
Trust  in  Him  for  grace  to  turn 
aside ; 
Trust  God  'mid  the  billows  of  life. 
A  refuge  to  provide. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


3  Trust  God  at  the  coming  of  grief, 

Trust  in  Him  to  soothe  its  bitter 
pain; 
Trust  God  'mid  the  burdens  of  life, 
To  strengthen  and  sustain. 

4  Trust  God  as  you  journey  along, 

Trust  in  Him  for  grace  to  win  the 
prize; 
Trust  God  till  you  answer  the  call 
To  meet  Him  in  the  skies. 


564  c 


s.s.\ 


P.M. 


I  know  not  what  awaits  me ; 

God  kindly  veils  mine  eyes, 
And  o'er  each  step  of  my  onward  way 

He  makes  new  scenes  to  rise ; 
And  every  joy  He  sends  me  comes 

A  sweet  and  glad  surprise. 

Where  He  may  lead  I'll  follow, 

My  trust  in  Him  repose  : 
And  every  hour  in  perfect  peace 

I'll  sing,  "  He  knows  !  He  knows  !  " 

2  One  step  I  see  before  me ; 

'Tis  all  I  need  to  see :  [shines, 

The  light  of  heaven  more  brightly 

When  earth's  illusions  flee ; 
And  sweetly  thro'  the  silence  comes 

His  loving,  "  Follow  Me." 

3  Oh,  blissful  lack  of  wisdom  ! 

'Tis  blessed  not  to  know ; 
He  holds  me  with  His  own  right  hand, 

And  will  not  let  me  go ; 
And  lulls  my  troubled  soul  to  rest 

In  Him  who  loves  me  so. 

4  So  on  I  go — not  knowing, 

I  would  not  if  I  might ; 
I'd  rather  walk  in  the  dark  with  God 

Than  go  alone  in  the  light ; 
I'd  rather  walk  by  faith  with  Him 

Than  go  alone  by  sight. 


565 


P.M. 

I  am  sailing  afar  on  the  ocean  of  life, 
In  my  bark  that  is  slender  and  frail ; 

But  I  know  not  a  fear  with  my  Pilot 
to  steer, 
And  in  safety  I\meet  every  gale. 

Jesus  is  my  Pilot, 

The  Pilot  of  my  soul ; 

I  will  ever  trust  Him, 

Though  surging  billows  roll. 

2  I  am  tossed  on  the  waves,  to  the 

deeps  I  am  borne, 

But  my  Pilot  is  strong  at  the  helm ; 

In  His  love  I  abide,  in  His  promise 

confide,  [whelm. 

And  the  wild  waters  never  o'er- 


When  the  harbour  appears,  and  my 

voyage  is  done,  [more ; 

And  the  storms  never  come  to  me 

Oh,  what  joy  it  will  be  all  my  loved 

ones  to  see, 

When  we  meet  on  eternity's  shore. 


566 


V237-J 


8.8.8.6. 

Amid  the  trials  that  I  meet, 
Amid  the  thorns  that  pierce  my  feet, 
One  thought  remains  supremely  sweet— 
Thou  thinkest,  Lord,  of  me  ! 

Thou  thinkest,  Lord,  of  me  !  .  . 
Thou  thinkest,  Lord,  of  me  !  .  . 
What  need  I  fear  when  Thou  art  near, 
And  thinkest,  Lord,  of  me  ? 

The  cares  of  life  come  thronging  fast, 
Upon  my  soul  their  shadows  cast ; 
Their  gloom  reminds  my  heart  at  last— 

Thou  thinkest,  Lord,  of  me  ! 
Let  shadows  come,  let  shadows  go, 
Let  life  be  bright,  or  dark  with  woe, 
I  am  content ;  for  this  I  know — 

Thou  thinkest,  Lord,  of  me  ! 


567 


Shepherd 


P.M. 

and    Saviour 


Jesus,    my 
divine, 

Trusting  in  Thee,  trusting  in  Thee ; 
Oh,  what  a  foretaste  of  glory  is  mine 

While  I  am  trusting  in  Thee  ! 

Trust  -  ing,  .  trust  -  ing,  . 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  in  Thee ;  .  . 
Oh,  what  a  foretaste  of  glory  is  mine, 

While  I  am  trusting  in  Thee  ! 

What  though  around  me  the  billows 
may  roll  ? 
Trusting  in  Thee,  trusting  in  Thee ; 
Firm  on  the  Rock  I  have  anchored 
my  soul ; 
Lord,  I  am  trusting  in  Thee  ! 

What  if  the  shadows  encompass  my 
way  ? 
Trusting  in  Thee,  trusting  in  Thee ; 
Lord,     Thou    hast     promised     Thy 
strength  as  my  day, 
While  I  am  trusting  in  Thee. 

Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Redeemer,  and 
Friend, 
Trusting  in  Thee,  trusting  in  Thee; 
Thou   wilt   deliver,    and   Thou   wilt 
defend, 
While  I  am  trusting  in  Thee. 


568  (&) 


8.6. 


Precious  thought — my  Father  know- 
In  His  love  I  rest ;  [eth  ! 


For  whate'er  my  Father  doeth 
Must  be  always  best ; 

Well  I  know  the  heart  that  planneth 
Naught  but  good  for  me ; 

Joy  and  sorrow  interwoven, 
Love  in  all  I  see. 

2  Precious  thought — my  Father  know- 

Careth  for  His  child ;        [eth  ! 
Bids  me  nestle  closer  to  Him, 

When  the  storms  beat  wild; 
Though  my  earthly  hopes  are  shat- 
tered, 

And  the  teardrops  fall, 
Yet  He  is  Himself  my  solace, 

Yea,  my  "  all  in  all." 

3  Oh  to  trust  Him  then  more  fully  ! 

Just  to  simply  move 
In  the  conscious  calm  enjoyment 

Of  the  Father's  love ;         [way 
Knowing  that  life's  chequered  path- 

Leadeth  to  His  rest ; 
Satisfied  the  way  He  taketh 

Must  be  always  best. 


Desires  after  Holiness 


569  ( 


S.8.\ 
35/ 


lis. 

Lord  Jesus,  I  long  to  be  perfectly 

whole,  [soul ; 

-I  want  Thee  for  ever  to  live  in  my 

Break  down  every  idol,  cast  out  every 
foe —  [than  snow. 

Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 

Whiter  than  snow,  yes,  whiter  than  snow, 
Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

2  Lord  Jesus,   let  nothing  unholy  re- 

main, [every  stain ; 

Apply  Thine  own  blood  and  extract 
To  get  this  blest  cleansing  I  all  things 

forego —  [than  snow. 

Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 

3  Lord   Jesus,   look   down   from   Thy 

throne  in  the  skies,  [sacrifice ; 
And  help  me  to  make  a  complete 
I   give   up   myself  and   whatever   I 

know —  [than  snow. 

Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 

4  Lord  Jesus,  for  this  I  most  humbly 

entreat ;  [feet ; 

I  wait,  blessed  Lord,  at  Thy  crucified 
By  faith,  for  my  cleansing,  I  see  Thy 

blood  flow —  [than  snow. 

Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 

5  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  seest  I  patiently 

wait ;  [heart  create ; 

Come  now,  and  with      me  a  new 


Desires  after  Holiness 

To  those  who  have  sought  Thee, 
Thou  never  saidst  No — 

Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 
than  snow. 


570  (ft) 


7.9.  (or  7«.\ 

Saviour,  more  than  life  to  me, 
I  am  clinging,  clinging  close  to  Thee ; 
Let  Thy  precious  blood,  applied, 
Keep  me  ever,  ever  near  Thy  side. 

Every  day,  .  .  every  hour,  .  . 

Let  me  feel  Thy  cleansing  power ; 

May  Thy  tender  love  to  me 

Bind  me  closer,  closer,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

2  Through  this  changing  world  below. 
Lead  me  gently,  gently  as  I  go ; 
Trusting  Thee,  I  cannot  stray, 

I  can  never,  never  lose  my  way. 

3  Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Till  this  fleeting,  fleeting  life  is  o'er; 
Till  my  soul  is  lost  in  love, 

In  a  brighter,  brighter  world  above. 


571 


(■&) 


L.M. 


More  about  Jesus  would  I  know, 
More  of  His  grace  to  others  show ; 
More  of  His  saving  fulness  see, 
More  of  His  love — who  died  for  me. 


More,  more  about  Jesus, 
More,  more  about  Jesus  ; 
More  of  His  saving  fulness 
More  of  His  love  who  died 


more,  more  aooui  jt 

More,  more  about  J( 

More  of  His  saving  fulness  see, 

More  of  His  love  who  died  for  me. 


2  More  about  Jesus  let  me  learn, 
More  of  His  holy  will  discern ; 
Spirit  of  God,  my  teacher  be, 
Showing  the  things  of  Christ  to  me. 

3  More  about  Jesus ;  in  His  Word 
Holding  communion  with  my  Lord ; 
Hearing  His  voice  in  every  line, 
Making  each  faithful  saying  mine. 

4  More  about  Jesus,  on  His  throne, 
Riches  in  glory  all  His  own ; 

More  of  His  kingdom's  sure  increase ; 
More  of  His  coming — Prince  of  Peace. 

•5  J  Zi    ( 198/  10s. 

Fountain  of  purity  opened  for  sin, 
Here  may  the  penitent  wash  and  be 

clean ;  [woe, 

Jesus,  Thou  blessed  Redeemer  from 
Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 

snow. 

Whiter  than  snow,  .  .  .  whiter  than  snow ;  .  .  . 
Wash  me,  Redeem  -  -  er,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 
than  snow. 

2  Though  I  have  laboured  again  and 
again, 
All  my  self-cleansing  is  utterly  vain ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


Jesus,   Redeemer   from   sorrow   and 

woe,  [snow. 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 

3  Cleanse  Thou  the  thoughts  of  my 

heart,  I  implore ;         [and  more ; 
Help  me  Thy  light  to  reflect  more 
Daily  in  loving  obedience  to  grow, 
Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 

snow. 

4  Whiter  than  snow  !    nothing  farther 

I  need ;  [plead ; 

Christ  is  the  Fountain:  this  only  I 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  to  Thee  will  T  go — 
Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 

snow. 


573  ( 


CCA 

87 J 


D.C.M. 

Show  me  Thy   face — one   transient 

Of  loveliness  Divine,  [gleam 

And  I  shall  never  think  or  dream 

Of  other  Jove  save  Thine : 
All  lesser  light  will  darken  quite, 

All  lower  glories  wane, 
The  beautiful  of  earth  will  scarce 

Seem  beautiful  again. 

2  Show  me   Thy  face — my  faith  and 

Shall  henceforth  fixed  be  [love 

And    nothing    here    have   power    to 

My  soul's  serenity.  [move 

My  life  shall  seem  a  trance,  a  dream, 

And  all  I  feel  and  see, 
Illusive,  visionary — Thou 

The  one  reality  ! 

3  Show  me  Thy  face — I  shall  forget 

The  weary  days  of  yore, 
The  fretting  ghosts  of  vain  regret 

Shall  haunt  my  soul  no  more. 
All  doubts  and  fears  for  future  years 

In  quiet  rest  subside,  [calm 

And  naught  but  blest  content  and 

Within  my  breast  reside. 

4  Show  me  Thy  face — the  heaviest  cross 

Will  then  seem  light  to  bear, 
There  will  be  gain  in  every  loss, 

And  peace  with  every  care. 
With  such  light  feet  the  years  will 

Life  seem  as  brief  as  blest,      [fleet, 
Till  I  have  laid  my  burden  down, 

And  entered  into  rest. 


574  (K) 


8.7. 


Thou  my  everlasting  Portion, 
More  than  friend  or  life  to  me, 

All  along  my  pilgrim  journey, 

Saviour,  let  me  walk  with  Thee. 

Close  to  Thee,  close  to  Thee, 
Close  to  Thee,  close  to  Thee, 


All  along  my  pilgrim  journey, 
Saviour,  let  me  walk  with  Thee. 

2  Not  for  ease  or  worldly  pleasure, 

Not  for  fame  my  prayer  shall  be; 
Gladly  will  I  toil  and  suffer, 
Only  let  me  walk  with  Thee. 

Gladly  will  I  toil  and  suffer, 
Only  let  me  walk  with  Thee. 

3  Lead  me  through  the  vale  of  shadows, 

Bear  me  o'er  life's  fitful  sea ; 
Then  the  gate  of  life  eternal 
May  I  enter,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

Then  the  gate  of  life  eternal 
May  I  enter,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

O  J  5   (295)  8.7. 

Soul  of  mine,  in  earthly  temple 
Why  not  here  content  abide  ? 

Why  art  thou  for  ever  pleading  ? 
Why  art  thou  not  satisfied  ? 

I  .  .  .  shall  be  satisfied, 
I  .  .  .  shall  be  satisfied, 
When  I  awake  in  His  likeness. 

2  Soul  of  mine,  my  heart  is  clinging 

To  the  earth's  fair  pomp  and  pride ; 
Ah,  why  dost  thou  thus  reprove  me  ? 
Why  art  thou  not  satisfied  ? 

3  Soul  of  mine,  must  I  surrender, 

See  myself  as  crucified, 
Turn  from  all  of  earth's  ambition, 
That  thou  may'st  be  satisfied  ? 

4  Soul  of  mine,  continue  pleading; 

Sin  rebuke,  and  folly  chide: 
I  accept  the  cross  of  Jesus, 
That  thou  may'st  be  satisfied. 

576  ») 

I  want  the  adorning  Divine, 

Thou  only,  my  God,  canst  bestow ; 

I  want  in  those  beautiful  garments  to 

shine,  [below. 

Which  distinguish  Thy  household 
I  want  every  moment  to  feel     [heart, 

That  Thy  Spirit  resides  in  my 
That  His  power  is  present  to  cleanse 
and  to  heal, 

And  newness  of  life  to  impart. 

2  I  want,  oh,  I  want  to  attain     [Thee  ! 
Some    likeness,    my    Saviour,    to 
That    longed-for    resemblance    once 
more  to  regain — 
Thy  comeliness  put  upon  me  ! 
I  want  to  be  marked  for  Thine  own, 
Thy  seal  on  my  forehead  to  wear; 
To  receive  that  "  new  name  "  on  the 
mystic  white  stone,  [clare. 

Which  none  but  Thyself  can  de- 


Desires  after  Holiness 


3  I  want  as  a  traveller  to  haste     [way ; 
Straight  onward,  nor  pause  on  my 
Nor  forethought,  nor  anxious  con- 
trivance to  waste 
On  the  tent  only  pitched  for  a  day. 
I  want,  and  this  sums  up  my  prayer, 

To  glorify  Thee  till  I  die ; 
Then  calmly  to  yield  up  my  soul  to 
Thy  care,  [sigh. 

And  breathe  out,  in  faith,  my  last 


577 


est) 


6.4. 


I  need  Thee  every  hour, 
Most  gracious  Lord ; 

No  tender  voice  like  Thine 
Can  peace  afford. 

I  need  Thee,  oh,  I  need  Thee ; 

Every  hour  I  need  Thee  ; 
Oh,  bless  me  now,  my  Saviour  ! 

I  come  to  Thee. 

I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

Stay  Thou  near  by ; 
Temptations  lose  their  power 

When  Thou  art  nigh. 
I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain ; 
Come  quickly  and  abide, 

Or  life  is  vain. 
I  need  Thee  every  hour ; 

Teach  me  Thy  will ; 
And  Thy  rich  promises 

In  me  fulfil. 
I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

Most  Holy  One : 
Oh,  make  me  Thine  indeed, 

Thou  blessed  Son. 


579 


578  fl» 


8.7. 

I  would  have  the  Saviour  with  me, 
For  I  dare  not  walk  alone ; 

I  would  feel  His  presence  near  me, 
And  His  arm  around  me  thrown. 

Then  my  soul  .  .  .  shall  fear  no  ill,  .  .  . 
While  He  leads  ...  me  where  He  will, . . . 
I  will  go  .  .  .  without  a  murmur, 
And  His  footsteps  follow  still. 

2  1  would  have  the  Saviour  with  me, 

For  my  faith,  at  best,  is  weak ; 
He  can  whisper  words  of  comfort 
That  no  other  voice  can  speak. 

3  I  would  have  the  Saviour  with  me 

In  the  onward  march  of  life,  [shine, 
Through  the  tempest  and  the  sun- 
Through  the  battle  and  the  strife. 

4  I  would  have  the  Saviour  with  me, 

That  His  eye  the  way  may  guide, 
Till  I  reach  the  vale  of  Jordan, 
Till  I  cross  the  rolling  tide. 


8.7. 

Thou  whose  hand  thus  far  hath  led 
Wheresoe'er  my  path  may  be ;  [me, 
Lord,  I  pray  that  Thou  wilt  ever 
Draw,  and  keep  me  near  to  Thee. 
Near  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  Thee — 
Draw  me  ever  near  to  Thee. 

2  When  the  way  is  dark  and  cheerless, 

When  no  ray  of  light  I  see, 
May  Thine  arms  of  love  and  mercy 
Draw  me  ever  near  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  in  whom  my  soul  is  trusting, 

Hope  of  life  and  joy  to  me ; 
While  on  earth  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Draw  me  ever  near  to  Thee. 

5o0  (u5")  e.6. 

Nearer,     blessed     Jesus,     to     Thy 

wounded  side;  [my  soul  abide; 
Nearer  to  Thy  heart  of  love,  would 
There  alone  is  safety,  there  alone  is 

rest,  [guilt  opprest. 

When  beset  with  danger,  when  with 

2  Purer,  Saviour,  purer,  may  I  ever  be, 
Free  from  every  earthly  stain,  more, 

O  Lord,  like  Thee ; 
Listening  'mid  the  tempest  for  Thy 

"  Peace,  be  still  !  "  [in  Thy  will. 
Trusting  when  in  darkness,  resting 

3  Watching,  ever  watching,  even  unto 

prayer ;  [every  care ; 

Leaving    all    with    Jesus,    yielding 
Trusting,   fully  trusting,   every  pro- 
mise sweet ;  [precious  feet. 
Learning  life's  great  lesson  at  Thy 

4  Waiting,  only  waiting,  till  the  hour 

shall  come,  [the  heavenly  home ; 
When  with  joy  I'll  meet  Him  there,  in 
Oh  for  that  glad  morning,  when  my 

Lord  again,  [with  them  to  reign  ! 
"  Glorified  in  all  His  saints,"  comes 

SOX     (l<$2/  6.4.6.4.6.8.4. 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ; 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be- 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


3  There  let  the  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given : 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise : 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 


582 


») 


11*. 

More  holiness  give  me,  more  strivings 
within ;  [sorrow  for  sin ; 

More    patience    in    suffering,    more 

More  faith  in  my  Saviour,  more 
sense  of  His  care ;         [in  prayer. 

More  joy  in  His  service,  more  purpose 

2  More  gratitude  give  me,  more  trust 

in  the  Lord ;  [in  His  Word ; 

More  zeal  for  His  glory,  more  hope 
More  tears  for  His  sorrows,   more 

pain  at  His  grief;  [for  relief. 

More  meekness  in  trial,  more  praise 

3  More  purity  give  me,  more  strength 

to  o'ercome ; 
More    freedom    from    earth-stains, 

more  longings  for  home ; 
More  fit  for  the  kingdom,  more  used 

would  I  be;  [like  Thee. 

More  blessed  and  holy,  more,  Saviour, 


583 


CM. 


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  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed- 

How  sweet  their  memory  still  ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 


4  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  Thee. 

5  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


584  ( 


S.SA 
439/? 


Come,  let  us  to  the  Lord  our  God 
With  contrite  hearts  return ; 

Our  God  is  gracious,  nor  will  leave 
The  desolate  to  mourn. 

2  His    voice    commands    the    tempest 

And  stills  the  stormy  wave ;   [forth, 

And  though  His  arm  be  strong  to 

'Tis  also  strong  to  save.         [smite, 

3  Long    hath    the    night    of    sorrow 

reigned ; 
The  dawn  shall  bring  us  light ; 
God  shall  appear,  and  we  shall  rise 
With  gladness  in  His  sight. 

4  Our  hearts,  if  God  we  seek  to  know, 

Shall  know  Him  and  rejoice ; 
His  coming  like  the  morn  shall  be, 
Like  morning  songs  His  voice. 

5  As  dew  upon  the  tender  herb, 

Diffusing  fragrance  round ; 
As  showers  that  usher  in  the  spring, 
And  cheer  the  thirsty  ground : 

6  So  shall  His  presence  bless  our  souls, 

And  shed  a  joyful  light ; 
That  hallowed  morn  shall  chase  away 
The  sorrows  of  the  night. 


585 


CM. 


0  Jesus  Christ,  grow  Thou  in  me, 
And  all  things  else  recede  ! 

My  heart  be  daily  nearer  Thee, 
From  sin  be  daily  freed. 

2  Each  day  let  Thy  supporting  might 

My  weakness  still  embrace; 
My  darkness  vanish  in  Thy  light, 
Thy  life  my  death  efface. 

3  In  Thy  bright  beams  which  on  me 

Fade  every  evil  thought ;  [fall 

That  I  am  nothing,  Thou  art  all, 
I  would  be  daily  taught. 

4  More  of  Thy  glory  let  me  see, 

Thou  Holy,  Wise,  and  True  ! 

1  would  Thy  living  image  be, 

In  joy  and  sorrow  too. 

5  Fill  me  with  gladness  from  above, 

Hold  me  by  strength  Divine : 


Desires  after  Holiness — Consecration 


Lord,  let  the  glow  of  Thy  great  love 
Through  my  whole  being  shine. 
6  Make  this  poor  self  grow  less  and  less, 
Be  Thou  my  life  and  aim ; 

Oh,  make  me  daily  through  Thy  grace 
More  meet  to  bear  Thy  name  ! 


586 


P.M. 


Oh,  suffer  me  to  come  to  Thee, 

Jesus,  the  Son ; 
Oh,  may  my  heart  from  evil  part 

To  Thee  be  won. 

2  Thy  blessing  give ;  help  me  to  live, 

Jesus,  for  Thee ; 
Nor  let  me  stray  from  Thee  away, 
But  strengthen  me. 

3  Safe  in  the  arms  that  guard  from 

Jesus,  my  Guide,  [harms, 

Protect  me  still,  keep  me  from  ill, 
Close  to  Thy  side. 

4  So    strong    Thou    art,    control    my 

Jesus,  most  kind ;  [heart, 

Oh,  make  me  true,  my  soul  renew, 
To  Thee  it  bind. 

5  When  ends  my  life  from  care  and 

Jesus,  with  Thee,  [strife, 

In  heavenly  peace,  where  sin  doth 

At  home  I'll  be.  [cease, 


587 


CM. 

Search  me,  O  God,  my  actions  try, 

And  let  my  life  appear 
As  seen  by  Thine  all-searching  eye : 

To  mine  my  ways  make  clear. 

2  Search  all  my  sense,  and  know  my 

heart, 
Who  only  canst  make  known ; 
And  let  the  deep,  the  hidden  part 
To  me  be  fully  shown. 

3  Throw  light  into  the  darkened  cells, 

Where  passion  reigns  within ; 
Quicken  my  conscience  till  it  feels 
The  loathsomeness  of  sin. 

4  Search  all  my  thoughts,  the  secret 

The  motives  that  control ;   [springs, 
The  chambers  where  polluted  things 
Hold  empire  o'er  the  soul. 

5  Search,  till  Thy  fiery  glance  has  cast 

Its  holy  light  through  all, 
And  I  by  grace  am  brought  at  last 
Before  Thy  face  to  fall. 

6  Thus  prostrate  I  shall  learn  of  Thee 

What  now  I  feebly  prove — 
That  God  alone  in  Christ  can  be 
Unutterable  love  ! 

5* 


588  ( 


S.S.\ 
684/ 


7i. 


Holy  Father  !  hear  my  cry ; 
Holy  Saviour  !  bend  Thine  ear ; 
Holy  Spirit  !  come  Thou  nigh ; — 
Father,  Saviour,  Spirit,  hear  ! 

2  Father,  save  me  from  my  sin ; 
Saviour,  I  Thy  mercy  crave ; 
Gracious  Spirit,  make  me  clean; — 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  save  ! 

3  Father,  let  me  taste  Thy  love ; 
Saviour,  fill  my  soul  with  peace ; 
Spirit,  come,  my  heart  to  move : 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  bless  ! 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  Thou 
One  Jehovah,  shed  abroad 

All  Thy  grace  within  me  now — 
Be  my  Father  and  my  God  ! 


589  (°&) 


CM. 

My  Saviour,  Thou  hast  offered  rest : 
Oh,  give  it,  then,  to  me  ! — 

The  rest  of  ceasing  from  myself, 
To  find  my  all  in  Thee. 

2  This  cruel  self,  oh,  how  it  strives 

And  works  within  my  breast, 
To  come  between  Thee  and  my  soul 
And  keep  me  back  from  rest  ! 

3  How  many  subtle  forms  it  takes 

Of  seeming  verity, 
As  if  it  were  not  safe  to  rest, 
And  venture  all  on  Thee. 

4  O  Lord,  I  seek  a  holy  rest, 

A  victory  over  sin  ! 
I  seek  that  Thou  alone  shouldst  reign 
O'er  all  without,  within. 

5  In  Thy  strong  hand  I  lay  me  down — 

So  shall  the  work  be  done : 
For  who  can  work  so  wondrously 
As  the  Almighty  One  ? 

6  Work  on,  then,  Lord,  till  on  my  soul 

Eternal  light  shall  break ; 
And,  in  Thy  likeness  perfected, 
I  "  satisfied  "  shall  wake. 


Consecration 


590 


8.7. 


I  have  given  up  all  for  Jesus — 

This  vain  world  is  naught  to  me ; 
All  its  pleasures  are  forgotten 

In  remembering  Calvary.  [me, 

Though  my  friends  despise,  forsake 

And  on  me  the  world  looks  cold, 
I've  a  Friend  that  will  stand  by  me 

When  the  pearly  gates  unfold. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


Life's  morn  will  soon  be  waning, 
And  its  evening  bells  be  tolled, 

But  my  heart  will  know  no  sadness 
When  the  pearly  gates  unfold. 

2  When  the  voice  of  Jesus  calls  me, 

And  the  angels  whisper  low, 
I  will  lean  upon  my  Saviour 

Through  the  valley  as  I  go : 
I  will  claim  His  precious  promise, 

Worth  to  me  the  world  of  gold : 
"  Fear  no  evil,  I'll  be  with  thee 

When  the  pearly  gates  unfold." 

3  Just  beyond  the  waves  of  Jordan, 

Just  beyond  its  chilling  tide, 
Blooms  the  Tree  of  Life  immortal, 

And  the  living  waters  glide : 
In  that  happy  land  of  spirits 

Are  there  stores  of  bliss  untold, 
And  the  angels  are  awaiting 

Where  the  pearly  gates  unfold. 


591  ( 


C.C.\ 
112  ) 


r,.M. 


My  glorious  Victor,  Prince  Divine, 
Clasp    these    surrendered    hands    in 

Thine ; 
At  length  my  will  is  all  Thine  own, 
Glad  vassal  of  a  Saviour's  throne. 

2  My  Master,  lead  me  to  Thy  door; 
Pierce  this  now  willing  ear  once  more ; 
Thy  bonds  are  freedom ;  let  me  stay 
With  Thee,  to  toil,  endure,  obey. 

3  Yes,  ear  and  hand,  and  thought  and 

will, 
Use  all  in  Thy  dear  slavery  still  ! 
Self's  weary  liberties  I  cast  [fast. 

Beneath  Thy  feet;    there  keep  them 

4  Tread  them  still  down;    and  then  I 

know,  [o'erflow ; 

These    hands    shall    with    Thy    gifts 
And  pierced  ears  shall  hear  the  tone 
Which  tells  me  Thou  and  I  are  one. 


592 


87. 

"  Not  my  own  !  "  but  saved  by  Jesus, 
Who  redeemed  me  by  His  blood : 

Gladly  I  accept  the  message, 
I  belong  to  Christ  the  Lord  ! 

"  Not  my  own  !  "  .  .  Oh,  "  not  my  own  !  "  .  . 

Jesus,  I  .  .  belong  to  Thee  !  .  . 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  hope  for, 

Thine  for  all  eternity  ! 

"  Not    my    own  !  "    to    Christ,    my 
Saviour, 

I,  believing,  trust  my  soul ; 
Everything  to  Him  committed, 

While  eternal  ages  roll, 


"Not  my  own  !  "  my  time,  my  talent, 
Freely  all  to  Christ  I  bring, 
/      To  be  used  in  joyful  service 
For  the  glory  of  my  King. 

4  "Not  my  own!"  The  Lord  accepts  me. 
One  among  the  ransomed  throng, 
Who  in  heaven  shall  see  His  glory, 
And  to  Jesus  Christ  belong. 

D:7«5  (si)  6.5. 

Once  it  was  the  blessing,  now  it  is 
the  Lord;  [His  Word; 

Once  it  was  the  feeling,  now  it  is 

Once  His  gifts  I  wanted,  now  the 
Giver  own ;  [self  alone. 

Once  I  sought  for  healing,  now  Him- 

All  in  all  for  ever,  Jesus  will  I  sing ; 
Everything  in  Jesus,  and  Jesus  everything. 

2  Once  'twas  painful  trying,  now  'tis 

perfect  trust ;  [most ; 

Once  a  half  salvation,  now  the  utter- 
Once  'twas  ceaseless  holding,  now  He 

holds  me  fast ;  [anchor's  cast. 
Once  'twas  constant  drifting,  now  my 

3  Once  'twas  busy  planning,  now  'tis 

trustful  prayer;  [has  the  care; 
Once  'twas  anxious  caring,  now  He 
Once  'twas  what  I  wanted,  now  what 

Jesus  says ;  [ceaseless  praise. 

Once  'twas  constant  asking,  now  'tis 

4  Once  it  was  my  working,  His  it  hence 

shall  be ;  [me ; 

Once  I  tried  to  use  Him,  now  He  uses 
Once  the  power  I  wanted,  now  the 

Mighty  One ;  [alone. 

Once  for  self  I  laboured,  now  for  Him 

5  Once  I  hoped  in  Jesus,  now  I  know 

He's  mine ;  [brightly  shine ; 

Once  my  lamps  were  dying,  now  they 
Once  for  death  I  waited,  now  His 

coming  hail ;  [within  the  veil. 
And   my   hopes   are   anchored   safe 

594 

I  am  glad  I  have  heard  of  the  Saviour's 
great  mercy  ! 
And  that  now  I  am  singing  His 
redemption's  new  song ; 
And  e'er  since,  by  His  grace,  unto 
Him  I  surrendered, 
In   my  heart   has   been  ringing — 
"  I  believe  !  I  belong  !  " 

Tell  it  out  !  tell  it  out !    Christ  the  theme  of  my 
story  !  [it  along  ! 

Sing,  ye  mountains  and  hills  !  breezes,  waft 
Praise  the  Lord  !  He  provideth  a  perfect  salva- 
tion ;  [I  belong  !  ' 
So  we'll  take  as  our  watchword — "  I  believe 


Consecration 


2  Once  the  slave  of  my  sin,  then  my 

soul  lay  in  darkness, 
Kept  a  prisoner  by  Satan  in  his 

dungeon  so  strong ; 
But  the  Lord,  by  His  power,  set  me 

free  from  my  bondage, 
And  He  gave  me  this  watchword — 

"  I  believe  !  I  belong  !  " 

3  I  believe  for  a  full  and  a  perfect  salva- 

tion ;  [deep  and  strong ; 

I  belong  to  my  Saviour  with  a  love 

And  though  oft  sorely  tempted  to 

change  my  allegiance, 
Still  my  faith  gives  the  answer — 

"  I  believe  !  I  belong  !  " 

4  But  I  look  for  the  time  when,  my 

journey  safe  ended, 
I  shall  join  in  the  chorus  of  the 
heavenly  throng : 
Oh,  what  rapture  'twill  be  on  the 
throne  to  behold  Him, 
To   eternity   singing — "  I   believe  ! 
I  belong  !  " 


595 


6.4.8.4.8.6.6.4. 

Thy  will,  O  Lord,  not  mine, 

Teach  me  to  say ; 
Not  my  will,  Lord,  but  Thine, 

I  would  obey ; 
Then  shall  I  know  the  joy, 
And  Thy  name  glorify, 
When  I,  on  earth,  shall  try 

To  follow  Thee. 
My  weakness,  Lord,  I  own, 

From  day  to  day ; 
I  listen  for  Thy  voice 

To  lead  the  way ; 
Oh,  wilt  Thou  send  the  light 
To  make  my  pathway  bright, 
And  show  me  what  is  right, 

The  only  way. 
I  cannot  see  just  where 

The  Spirit  leads, 
But  know  that  Christ  is  there, 

Who  intercedes; 
Oh,  help  me  now  to  rest 
On  Jesus'  loving  breast, 
Till  He  shall  manifest 

His  love  in  me  ! 


596  (<£) 


Anywhere,  my  Saviour,  lead  my 
willing  feet,  [presence  sweet ; 

Only  let  me  clasp  Thy  hand,  feel  Thy 

Thorns  may  pierce  and  snares  beset, 
I  will  follow  Thee  [est  me. 

Anywhere,  my  Saviour,  if  Thou  lead- 


An y-where,  my  blessed  Saviour, 

I  will  follow  Thee,  I  will  follow  Thee ; 

An y-where,  my  blessed  Saviour, 

If  Thou  Ieadest  me.  .  .  . 

Anywhere,  my  Saviour,  only  on  me 
smile ;  [let  not  sin  beguile ; 

Strengthen,  guard,  and  comfort  me, 

Dark  and  toilsome  though  my  way, 
I  will  never  fear,        [ence  cheer. 

Anywhere,  my  Saviour,  if  Thy  pres- 

Anywhere,  my  Saviour:  only  this  I 
pray,  [let  me  stray ; 

Keep  me  in  the  narrow  path,  never 

Sin  may  plead  with  siren  voice,  help 
me  answer,  Nay,    [hold  my  way. 

Kept  by  Thee,   my  Saviour,  I  will 


597  ( 


S.S.\ 
285/ 


6.7.0. 


Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition,    [known, 

All    I've    sought,    or    hoped,    or 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me ; 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue. 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  scorn 
me; 

Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 
Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
Oh,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me : 
Oh,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unblest  by  Thee  ! 


598 


P.B. 

It  may  not  be  on  the  mountain's 

Or  over  the  stormy  sea ;       [height, 
It  may  not  be  at  the  battle's  front 

My  Lord  will  have  need  of  me ; 
But  if  by  a  still  small  voice  He  calls 

To  paths  which  I  do  not  know, 
I'll  answer,  O  Lord,  with  my  hand  in 
Thine,  [should  go. 

I'll    go    where    Thou    wouldst    I 

I'll  go  where  Thou  wouldst  I  should  go,  dear 
Over  mountain,  or  plain,  or  sea  ;  [Lord, 

I'll  say  what  Thou  wouldst  I  should  say,  dear 
I'll  be  what  Thou  wouldst  I  should  be.  [Lord, 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


2  Perhaps  to-day  there  are  loving  words 

Which  Jesus  would  have  me  speak ; 

There  may  be  now  in  the  paths  of  sin 

Some   wanderer   whom   I   should 

seek ;  [guide, 

O    Saviour,    if   Thou    wilt    be    my 

Though  dark  and  rugged  the  way, 

My  voice  shall  echo  Thy  message 

sweet —  [should  say. 

I'll    say    what    thou    wouldst    I 

3  There  must  be  still  some  lowly  place 

For  me  in  the  harvest  wide, 
Where  I  may  labour  through  life's 

For  Jesus  the  crucified :    [short  day 
So,  trusting  my  all  to  Thy  tender  care, 

And  knowing  Thou  lovest  me, 
I'll  do  Thy  will  with  a  heart  sincere — 

I'll  be  what  Thou  wouldst  I  should 
be. 


599 


L.M. 


O  blessed  life  !  the  heart  at  rest, 
When  all  without  tumultuous  seems, 
That  trusts  a  higher  will,  and  deems 
That  higher  will,  not  mine,  the  best. 

2  O  blessed  life  !  the  mind  that  sees 
Whatever  change  the  years  may  bring ; 
A  mercy  still  in  everything, 

And  shining  through  all  mysteries. 

3  O  blessed  life  !  the  soul  that  soars, 
When  sense  of  mortal  sight  is  dim, 
Beyond  the  sense — beyond  to  Him 
Whose    love    unlocks    the    heavenly 

doors. 

4  O  blessdd  life  !  heart,  mind,  and  soul, 
From  self-born  aims  and  wishes  free 
In  all — at  one  with  Deity, 

And  loyal  to  the  Lord's  control. 

5  O  life  !  how  blessed,  how  divine  ! 
High  life,  the  earnest  of  a  higher  ! 
Saviour,  fulfil  my  deep  desire, 
And  let  this  blessed  life  be  mine. 


600  cs-) 


10s. 

Search  me,  O  Lord  !    and  try  this 

heart  of  mine ;  [am  Thine : 

Search  me,  and  prove  if  I  indeed 
Test  by  Thy  word,  that  never  changed 

can  be,  [in  Thee. 

My  strength  of  hope  and  living  faith 

2  Search  me,  O  Lord  !    subdue  each 

vain  desire,  [spire; 

And  in  my  soul  a  deeper  love  in- 
Hide  Thou  my  life,  that  I,  supremely 

blest,  [may  rest. 

Beneath  Thy  wings  in  perfect  peace 


8.7. 


3  Search  me,  O  Lord  !    and  from  the 

dross  of  sin,  [within ; 

Refine  as  gold,  and  keep  me  pure 
Search   Thou   my   thoughts,    whose 

springs  Thine  eyes  can  see : 
From  secret  faults,  O  Saviour,  cleanse; 

Thou  me ! 

4  Search  me,  O  Lord  !    let  faith  thro* 

grace  divine 
Thyself  reflect  in  every  act  of  mine, 
Till  at  Thy  call  my  waiting  soul  shall 

rise,  [the  skies. 

Caught  up  with  joy  to  meet  Thee  in 

601 

All  to  Jesus  I  surrender, 

All  to  Him  I  freely  give ; 
I  will  ever  love  and  trust  Him, 

In  His  presence  daily  live. 

1  surrender  all,  ...  I  surrender  all  j  .  .  . 

All  to  Thee,  my  blessed  Saviour,  I  surrender 
all.  .  .  . 

2  All  to  Jesus  I  surrender, 

Humbly  at  His  feet  I  bow ; 
Worldly  pleasures  all  forsaken — 
Take  me,  Jesus,  take  me  now. 

3  All  to  Jesus  I  surrender, 

Make  me,  Saviour,  wholly  Thine ; 
Let  the  Holy  Spirit  witness 
I  am  Thine  and  Thou  art  mine. 

4  All  to  Jesus  I  surrender : 

Lord,  I  give  myself  to  Thee ; 

Fill  me  with  Thy  love  and  power, 

Let  Thy  blessing  rest  on  me. 

5  All  to  Jesus  I  surrender : 

Now  I  feel  the  sacred  flame ; 
Oh  the  joy  of  full  salvation  ! 
Glory,  glory  to  His  name  ! 


602 


(W) 


11.10. 

True-hearted,  whole-hearted,  faith- 
ful and  loyal,  [will  be  ! 
King  of  our  lives  by  Thy  grace  we 
Under  the  standard  exalted  and  royal, 
Strong   in   Thy   strength    we   will 
battle  for  Thee. 

Peal  out  the  watchword  !  silence  it  never ! 

Song  of  our  spirits  rejoicing  and  free ; 
Peal  out  the  watchword  !  loyal  for  ever, 

King  of  our  lives,  by  Thy  grace  we  will  be  I 

2  True-hearted,    whole-hearted,    fullest 
allegiance  [King ; 

Yielding  henceforth  to  our  glorious 
Valiant  endeavour  and  loving  obedi- 
ence, [bring. 
Freely  and  joyously  now  would  we 


Consecration 


3  True-hearted,  whole-hearted,  Saviour 
all-glorious  !  [there  alone, 

Take  Thy  great  power,  and  reign 
Over  our  wills  and  affections  victor- 
ious, [Thine  own. 
Freely    surrendered    and    wholly 

OU*5  (219)  6.8.6.4. 

I  am  Thine  own;   O  Christ  !   hence- 
forth entirely  Thine;       [is  mine. 
And  life  from  this  glad  hour,  new  life, 

2  No  earthly  joy  can  lure  my  quiet  soul 

from  Thee ;  [to  me. 

This  deep  delight,  so  pure,  is  heaven 

3  My  joyful  song  of  praise  in  sweet 

content  I  sing ;  [my  King  ! 

To  Thee  the  note  I  raise,  my  King  ! 

4  I  cannot  tell  the  art  by  which  such 

bliss  is  given ;  [have  heaven. 

I  know  Thou  hast  my  heart,  and  I 

5  O  peace — O  holy  rest,  O  balmy  breath 

of  love  !  [prove  ! 

0  heart,  divinest,  best — Thy  depth  I 

6  I  ask  this  gift  of  Thee — a  life  all  lily- 

fair,  [seraphs  are. 

And    fragrant    as    the    place    where 

604 

1  love  Thee,  Lord;   yet  'tis  no  love 

of  mine  [of  Thine : 

That  goeth  forth  to  that  great  heart 
'Tis  Thine  own  love  which  Thou  hast 

given  me  [Thee. 

Returning  back,  O  loving  Lord,  to 

Oh  !  help  me,  Lord,  to  take,  by  grace  divine, 
Yet  more  and  more  of  that  great  love  of 

Thine ; 
That  day  by  day  my  heart  may  give  to  Thee 
A  deeper  love  and  growing  constantly. 

2  The  earth  absorbs  the  soft,  refreshing 

rain,  [fruits  again ; 

And  sends  it  back  in  flowers  and 
So  I  receive  Thy  love  so  rich  and  free, 
And  send  it  back  in  joy  and  praise  to 

Thee. 

3  The  moon  receives  the  sun's  bright, 

golden  light,  [some  night, 

And  gives  it  forth  to  cheer  the  dark- 
So  I  receive  the  rays  of  love  divine, 
And  with  them  cheer  this  weary  world 

of  Thine. 

4  'Tis  by  Thy  love  that  I  can  love  and 

bless  [happiness ; 

The  foes  who  seek  to  blast  my 
Can  e'en  rejoice,  when  bearing  wrong 

and  shame,  [Thy  name. 

Thou  deem'st  me  meet  to  suffer  for 


j  5  Naught  but  Thy  love  can  satisfy  my 

heart,  [to  part ; 

Constrain  my  will  from  self  and  sin 

In  love  so  great  Thou  giv'st  Thyself 

to  me; 
For  Thou  art  Love — to  all  eternity. 


605 


P.M. 


Arise  and  follow  Me  ! 
Alas,  my  Lord,  I  hear  Thy  word, 
But  Thee  Thyself  I  can  but  dimly  see ; 
Help  me  to  rise  and  follow  Thee. 

2  Arise  and  follow  Me  ! 

But  I  am  bound  to  earth's  cold  ground 
By  many  a  tie :  Come,  Lord,  and  set 
me  free, 
Then  I  shall  rise  and  follow  Thee. 

3  Arise  and  follow  Me  ! 

The  way  is  rough,  but  'tis  enough 
That  through  my  life  Thou  wilt  my 
T  vCndd*  nc  * 
And  I  will  boldly  follow  Thee. 

4  Arise  and  follow  Me  !  [tomb, 
In  mist  and  gloom,  through  tears  and 
Up  golden  streets  and  by  the  crystal 

I  shall  for  ever  follow  Thee,     [sea, 


606 


/CCA 
\10SJ 


7.6. 


0  Jesus,  I  have  promised 
To  serve  Thee  to  the  end ; 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near  me, 
My  Master  and  my  Friend  ! 

1  shall  not  fear  the  battle, 
If  Thou  art  by  my  side ; 

Nor  wander  from  the  pathway, 
If  Thou  wilt  be  my  Guide. 

2  Oh,  let  me  feel  Thee  near  me, 

The  world  is  ever  near ; 
I  see  the  sights  that  dazzle, 

The  tempting  sounds  I  hear : 
My  foes  are  ever  near  me, 

Around  me  and  within ; 
But,  Jesus,  draw  Thou  nearer, 

And  shield  my  soul  from  sin. 

3  Oh,  let  me  hear  Thee  speaking, 

In  accents  clear  and  still, 
Above  the  storms  of  passion, 

The  murmurs  of  self-will. 
Oh  speak,  to  reassure  me, 

To  hasten  or  control ; 
Oh  speak,  and  make  me  listen, 

Thou  Guardian  of  my  soul ! 

4  O  Jesus,  Thou  hast  promised 

To  all  who  follow  Thee, 
That  where  Thou  art  in  glory 
There  shall  Thy  servant  be  ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


And,  Jesus,  I  have  promised 
To  serve  Thee  to  the  end ; 

Oh,  give  me  grace  to  follow 
My  Master  and  my  Friend  ! 

5  Oh,  let  me  see  Thy  footmarks, 

And  in  them  plant  mine  own ; 
My  hope  to  follow  duly 

Is  in  Thy  strength  alone. 
Oh,  guide  me,  call  me,  draw  me, 

Uphold  me  to  the  end ; 
And  then  in  heaven  receive  me, 

My  Saviour  and  my  Friend  ! 


607  c 


S.SA 
165/ 


10.7. 

I  am  Thine,  O  Lord,  I  have  heard 
Thy  voice, 

And  it  told  Thy  love  to  me ;  [faith, 
But  I  long  to  rise  in  the  arms  of 

And  be  closer  drawn  to  Thee. 

Draw  me  near er,  nearer,  blessed  Lord, 

To  the  cross  where  Thou  hast  died  ; 

Draw   me   nearer,   nearer,   nearer,   blessed 
Lord, 
To  Thy  precious,  bleeding  side. 

2  Consecrate  me  now  to  Thy  service, 

Lord, 
By  the  power  of  grace  divine ; 
Let  my  soul  look  up  with  a  steadfast 

hope, 
And  my  will  be  lost  in  Thine. 

3  Oh,  the  pure  delight  of  a  single  hour 

That  before  Thy  throne  I  spend, 
When  I  kneel  in  prayer,  and  with 
Thee,  my  God, 
I  commune  as  friend  with  friend. 

4  There  are  depths  of  love  that  I  cannot 

know 
Till  I  cross  the  narrow  sea ;    [reach 
There  are  heights  of  joy  that  I  may  not 
Till  I  rest  in  peace  with  Thee. 


608  (\f) 


lis. 

Take  time  to  be  holy,  speak  oft  with 
thy  Lord ;  [His  Word. 

Abide  in  Him  always,  and  feed  on 

Make  friends  of  God's  children ;  help 
those  who  are  weak ;  [seek. 

Forgetting  in  nothing  His  blessing  to 

2  Take   time   to   be   holy,   the   world 

rushes  on ;  [Jesus  alone — 

Spend  much  time  in  secret  with 
By  looking  to  Jesus,  like  Him  thou 

shalt  be ;  [ness  shall  see. 

Thy  friends  in  thy  conduct  His  like- 

3  Take  time  to  be  holy,  let  Him  be  thy 

Guide ;  [betide ; 

And  run  not  before  Him,  whatever 


In  joy  or  in  sorrow  still  follow  thy 
Lord,  [His  Word. 

And,  looking  to  Jesus,  still  trust  in 
4  Take  time  to  be  holy,  be  calm  in  thy 
soul ;  [neath  His  control : 

Each  thought  and  each  temper  be- 
Thus  led  by  His  Spirit  to  fountains 
of  love,  [above. 

Thou  soon  shalt  be  fitted  for  service 

OU^  (l'oi)  o.m. 

My  heart  is  resting,  O  my  God, 

I  will  give  thanks  and  sing : 
My  heart  is  at  the  secret  source 

Of  every  precious  thing. 

2  Nov*  the  frail  vessel  Thou  hast  made, 

No  hand  bu  t Thine  shall  fill — 
The  waters  of  the  earth  have  failed, 
And  I  am  thirsty  still. 

3  I  thirst  for  springs  of  heavenly  life, 

And  here  all  day  they  rise ; 
I  seek  the  treasure  of  Thy  love, 
And  close  at  hand  it  lies. 

4  And  a  "  new  song  "  is  in  my  mouth, 

To  long-loved  music  set — 
Glory  to  Thee  for  all  the  grace 
I  have  not  tasted  yet ! 

5  A  prayer  reposing  on  His  truth, 

Who  hath  made  all  things  mine, 
That  draws  my  captive  will  to  Him, 
And  makes  it  one  with  Thine. 

610  Oft) 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 

No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free : 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

3  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 

At  Jesus'  pierced  feet, 
With  joy  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  His  dear  name  repeat. 

4  O  precious  cross  !  O  glorious  crown  ! 

O  resurrection  day  ! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

Oil   (285)  P.M. 

When  the  heart,  made  pure,  is  the 
temple  of  the  Lord, 
And  we  feel  His  presence  there, 
Oh,   the  joy  that  comes   when   we 
gather  in  His  name, 
At  the  hallowed  hour  of  prayer. 


Consecration 


He   a  precious  unto  all  that  believe  Him, 
He  is  precious  unto  all  that  receive  Him, 
Oh,  the  blessings  we  may  claim,  when  we 
gather  in  His  name  1 
For  the  Lord  will  answer  prayer. 

2  There  are  floods  of  light  from  His 

glory  that  descend, 
When  we  think  our  prospect  dim, 
There  are  heights  of  love  that  His 

children  may  attain, 
By  a  closer  walk  with  Him. 

3  He  will  cheer  us  on  when  we  follow 

where  He  leads, 

And  our  hearts  with  gladness  fill ; 
For  we  know  by  faith  that  His  ever- 
lasting arms 

Are  beneath  and  round  us  still. 

4  Let  us  grow  in  grace  and  a  know- 

ledge of  the  truth, 
Let  us  dwell  in  perfect  peace ; 
Till  we  all  clasp  hands  in  the  palace 

of  the  King, 
Where  our  joy  shall  never  cease. 


612 


11.10. 

Thrice-Blessed    Spirit  1      Giver    of 

salvation,  [shame ; 

Purchased  by  Jesus  on  the  cross  of 

Dwell  in  our  hearts ;  transform  them 

with  Thy  beauty —  [name. 

Fairest  adorning  of  our  Saviour's 

2  Thy  sevenfold  grace  bestow  upon  us 

freely : —  [mankind ; 

Love,  deep  and  full,  to  God  and  all 

Joy  in  the  Lord,  'mid  every  earthly 

sorrow ;  [eth  heart  and  mind. 
Peace,  calm  and  sweet,  that  guard- 

3  Make  us  long-suffering  'mid  earth's 

provocations ;  [wrong ; 

Gentleness  give  us,  when  enduring 

Goodness  impart,  that  we  e'en  foes 

may  succour,  [toil  to  song. 

Faithfulness  grant,  to  change  our 

4  Meekness  bestow,  with  humble  self- 

abasement,      [controlling  might : 
And    Self-control,    through    Thy 
And  as  we  list  to  every  call  of  duty, 
May  we  do  all  as  in  Thy  searching 

sight. 

5  Then  with  the  gift  of  holiness  within 

us ;  [more  divine ; 

We   not   less   human,   but   made 

Our    lives     replete     with     heaven's 

supernal  beauty,  [is  Thine. 

Ever  declare—  That  beauty,  Lord, 


613  © 


L.H 


My  Saviour,  oh,  what  glories  shine 
Through  all  Thy  life  of  love  divine  ! 
What  wondrous  grace  and  sympathy — 
All  this  for  me  !  all  this  for  me  ! 

O  blessed  Sa  -  viour,  may  I  be  . . 
A  living  sac  -  -  rirlce  to  Thee ; 
Both  now  and  in  eternity, 
Yes,  all  for  Thee  !  yes,  all  for  Thee  ! 

2  Thy  vigils  'neath  the  lowly  shade, 
Despised,  rejected,  scorned,  betrayed; 
Thy  sorrow  in  Gethsemane — 

All  this  for  me  !  all  this  for  me  I 

3  The  thorns  that  pierced  Thy  sacred 

brow, 
The  blood  that  saves  so  fully  now ; 
Oh,  wondrous  cross  of  Calvary  ! — 
All  this  for  me  !  all  this  for  me  I 

4  The  riches  of  Thy  peace  and  love, 
The  treasures  of  Thy  home  above, 
Grace  everlasting,  full  and  free — 
All  this  for  me  !  all  this  for  me  ! 


614 


8.9. 

When  I  came  to  Jesus,  then  my  heart 
was  sad  ;  [made  me  glad. 

But  when  He  received  me,  then  He 

Freely  He  forgave  me,  met  my  spirit's 
need ;  [would  lead. 

Then  He  bade  me  follow  whither  He 

I  will  follow  Jesus,  follow  all  the  day  j 
Walking  in  His  footsteps  closely  all  the  way. 

2  Oft  in  hours  of  trial  I  have  gone 

astray,  [narrow  way ; 

Into  worldly  bypaths  from  the 
But  my  Saviour  sought  me,  brought 

me  to  His  side ;  [Crucified. 

Then  again  I  followed   Christ,   the 

3  But  I  would  not  wander,  gracious 

Lord,  from  Thee;  [loyalty: 

I  would  follow  wholly,  with  true 
Every  sin  forsaking  from  my  inmost 

soul ;  [grand  control. 

Every  thought   surrendered  to  Thy 

4  Teach  me  by  Thy  Spirit,  and  Thy 

Holy  Word,  [Thee,  Lord ; 

How  I  best  may  suffer,  and  obey 
And  however  painful  to  obey  may  be, 
Love  can  make  it  gladsome,  aye  to 

follow  Thee. 

615  (T) 

Dying  with  Jesus,  by  death  reckoned 

mine; 
Living  with  Jesus  a  new  life  divine ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


Looking    to    Jesus    till    glory    doth 

shine —  [Thine. 

Moment  by  moment,  O  Lord,  I  am 

Moment  by  moment  I'm  kept  in  His  love, 
Moment  by  moment  I've  life  from  above ; 
Looking  to  Jesus  till  glory  doth  shine ; 
Moment  by  moment,  O  Lord,  I  am  Thine. 

2  Never  a  battle  with  wrong  for  the 

right,  [fight ; 

Never  a  contest  that  He  doth  not 
Lifting    above    us    His    banner    so 

white —  [sight. 

Moment  by  moment  I'm  kept  in  His 

3  Never  a  trial  that  He  is  not  there, 
Never  a  burden  that  He  doth  not 

bear,  [share — 

Never  a  sorrow  that  He  doth  not 
Moment  by  moment  I'm  under  His 

care. 

4  Never  a  heartache,  and  never  a  groan, 
Never  a  teardrop,  and  never  a  moan, 
Never  a  danger — but  there  on  the 

throne  [His  own. 

Moment  by   moment   He   thinks  of 

5  Never  a  weakness  that  He  doth  not 

feel,  [heal ; 

Never  a  sickness  that  He  cannot 
Moment  by  moment,  in  woe  or  in 

weal,  [still. 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  abides  with  me 


616  ( 


S.SA 
416/ 


7.7.7.7. 


Take  my  life,  and  let  it  be 
Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
Take  my  moments  and  my  days, 
Let  them  flow  in  ceaseless  praise. 

2  Take  my  hands,  and  let  them  move 
At  the  impulse  of  Thy  love ; 

Take  my  feet,  and  let  them  be 
Swift  and  beautiful  for  Thee. 

3  Take  my  voice,  and  let  me  sing 
Always,  only,  for  my  King ; 
Take  my  lips,  and  let  them  be 
Filled  with  messages  from  Thee. 

4  Take  my  silver  and  my  gold ; 
Not  a  mite  would  I  withhold : 
Take  my  intellect,  and  use 

Every  power  as  Thou  shalt  choose. 

5  Take  my  will,  and  make  it  Thine ; 
It  shall  be  no  longer  mine : 
Take  my  heart — it  is  Thine  own, 
It  shall  be  Thy  royal  throne. 

6  Take  my  love :  my  Lord,  I  pour 
At  Thy  feet  its  treasure  store : 
Take  myself;  and  I  will  be 
Ever,  only,  all  for  Thee. 


617  (S) 


10*. 

Christian,  walk  carefully:  danger  is 
near  !  [and  fear ; 

On  in  thy  journey  with  trembling 

Snares  from  without,  and  tempta- 
tions within,  [sin. 

Seek  to  entice  thee  once  more  into 

Christian,  walk  carefully  :   danger  is  near  ! 

2  Christian,  walk  cheerfully  through  the 

fierce  storm,  [of  alarm ; 

Dark  though  the  sky  with  its  threats 

Soon  will  the  clouds  and  the  tempest 

be  o'er,  [evermore. 

Then  with  thy  Saviour  thou'lt  rest 

Christian,  walk  cheerfully :  through  the  fierce 

storm. 

3  Christian,  walk  prayerfully :    oft  wilt 

thou  fall, 
If  thou  forget  on  thy  Saviour  to  call : 
Safe  thou  shalt  walk  through  each 

trial  and  care,  [prayer. 

If  thou  art  clad  in  the  armour  of 

Christian,  walk  prayerfully :  fear  lest  thou  fall. 

4  Christian,  walk  hopefully :  sorrow  and 

pain  [shalt  gain : 

Cease  when  the  haven  of  rest  thou 
Then  from  the  lips  of  the  Judge,  thy 

reward —  [Lord." 

"  Enter   thou   into   the  joy   of  thy 

Christian,  walk  hopefully:  rest  thou  shalt  gain. 


618  (c«°) 


11.10. 

Yielded  to  God,  my  body,  soul,  and 
spirit,  [ful  breast ! 

Oh,  what  rejoicing  fills  my  peace- 
All,  all  is  well  :    no  doubt  nor  fear 
disturbs  me,  [rest. 

While  on  His  promise  now  alone  I 

2  Yielded  to  God,  reposing  'neath  His 

shadow,  [pathway  fall ; 

Sunshine  and  gladness  round  my 

Yielded  to  God,  whose  love  dispels 

all  sorrow,  [All. 

He  is  my  Refuge,  and  my  All  in 

3  Yielded   to   God,   my   life   and   its 

devotion,  [and  year; 

Yielded  the  service  of  each  day 

Oh,  what  a  peace  pervades  my  every 

feeling  !  [appear  ! 

Oh,  what  sweet  visions  on  my  sight 

4  Yielded  to  God,   and  in  His  holy 

keeping  [shall  be ; 

My    heart    His    temple   evermore 
Yielded  to  God,  in  willing  consecra- 
tion, [Thee. 
Blessed   Redemeer,   I  am   lost  in 


Consecration 


619 


/C.C.\ 
\1G2J 


7.6.D. 


On  Thee  my  heart  is  resting  ! 

Ah,  this  is  rest  indeed  ! 
What  else,  Almighty  Saviour, 

Can  a  poor  sinner  need  ? 
Thy  light  is  all  my  wisdom, 

Thy  love  is  all  my  stay ; 
Our  Father's  home  in  glory 

Draws  nearer  every  day. 

My  guilt  is  great,  but  greater 

The  mercy  Thou  dost  give ; 
Thyself,  a  spotless  Offering, 

Hast  died  that  I  should  live. 
With  Thee,  my  soul  unfettered 

Has  risen  from  the  dust ; 
Thy  blood  is  all  my  treasure, 

Thy  Word  is  all  my  trust. 

Through  me,  Thou  gentle  Master, 

Thy  purposes  fulfil  ! 
I  yield  myself  for  ever 

To  Thy  most  holy  will. 
What  though  I  be  but  weakness, 
My  strength  is  not  in  me ; 
The  poorest  of  Thy  people 

Has  all  things,  having  Thee. 

When  clouds  are  darkest  round  me, 

Thou,  Lord,  art  then  most  near, 
My  drooping  faith  to  quicken, 

My  weary  soul  to  cheer. 
Safe  nestling  in  Thy  bosom, 

I  gaze  upon  Thy  face ; 
In  vain  my  foes  would  drive  me 

From  Thee,  my  hiding-place. 

'Tis  Thou  hast  made  me  happy, 

Tis  Thou  hast  set  me  free ; 
To  whom  shall  I  give  glory 

For  ever,  but  to  Thee  ? 
Of  earthly  love  and  blessing 

Should  every  stream  run  dry, 
Thy  grace  shall  still  be  with  me, 

Thy  grace,  to  live  and  die  ! 


620  ( 


S.S.\ 
102J 


P.M. 

It  passeth  knowledge,  that  dear  love 

of  Thine,  [mine 

My  Jesus,  Saviour;    yet  this  soul  of 
Would  of  Thy  love,  in  all  its  breadth 

and  length,  [strength, 

Its  height  and  depth,  its  everlasting 
Know  more  and  more. 
2  It  passeth  telling,  that  dear  love  of 

Thine,  [mine 

My  Jesus,  Saviour;   yet  these  lips  of 
Would  fain  proclaim  to  sinners  far 

and  near 


A  love  which  can  remove  all  guilty 
And  love  beget.  [fear, 

3  It  passeth  praises,  that  dear  love  of 

Thine,  [mine 

My  Jesus,  Saviour;  yet  this  heart  of 
Would  sing  that  love,  so  full,  so  rich, 

so   free,  [me, 

Which  brings  a  rebel  sinner,  such  as 
Nigh  unto  God. 

4  But  though  I  cannot  sing,  or  tell,  or 

know  [below, 

The  fulness  of  Thy  love,  while  here 

My  empty  vessel  I  may  freely  bring : 

O  Thou,  who  art  of  love  the  living 

My  vessel  fill.  [spring, 

5  I    am    an    empty    vessel — not    one 

thought,  [brought ; 

Or  look  of  love,  I  ever  to  Thee 
Yet  I  may  come,  and  come  again  to 

Thee,  [plea— 

With  this,  the  empty  sinner's  only 
Thou  lovest  me. 

6  Oh,  fill  me,  Jesus,  Saviour,  with  Thy 

love !  [above; 

Lead,  lead  me  to  the  living  fount 
Thither  may  I,  in  simple  faith,  draw 

nigh, 
And  never  to  another  fountain  fly, 
But  unto  Thee. 

7  And  when  my  Jesus  face  to  face  I  see, 
When  at  His  lofty  throne  I  bow  the 

knee,  [and  length, 

Then  of  His  love,  in  all  its  breadth 

Its  height  and  depth,  its  everlasting 

My  soul  shall  sing,    [strength, 


621 


/S.8.\ 
U22/ 


"  I  gave  My  life  for  thee ; 

My  precious  blood  I  shed, 
That  thou  might'st  ransomed  be, 

And  quickened  from  the  dead. 
I  gave  My  life  for  thee : 
What  hast  thou  given  for  Me  ? 

"  I  spent  long  years  for  thee 

In  weariness  and  woe, 
That  an  eternity 

Of  joy  thou  mightest  know. 
I  spent  long  years  for  thee : 
Hast  thou  spent  one  for  Me  ? 

"  My  Father's  home  of  light, 
My  rainbow-circled  throne, 

I  left  for  earthly  night, 
For  wanderings  sad  and  lone. 

I  left  it  all  for  thee : 

Hast  thou  left  aught  for  Me  ? 


.H 


E  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


4  "  I  suffered  much  for  thee — 

More  than  thy  tongue  can  tell, 
Of  bitterest  agony — 

To  rescue  thee  from  hell. 
I  suffered  much  for  thee : 
What  canst  thou  bear  for  Me  ? 

5  •'  And  I  have  brought  to  thee, 

Down  from  My  home  above. 
Salvation  full  and  free, 

My  pardon  and  My  love. 
Great  gifts  I  brought  to  thee : 
What  hast  thou  brought  to  Me  ? 

6  Oh,  let  thy  life  be  given, 

Thy  years  for  Him  be  spent ; 
World-fetters  all  be  riven, 

And  joy  with  suffering  blent. 
Bring  thou  thy  worthless  all : 
Follow  thy  Saviour's  call. 


622  ( 


8JSA 

749  ) 


6a. 


Try  life  was  given  for  me  ! 

Thy  blood,  O  Lord,  was  shed 
That  I  might  ransomed  be, 

And  quickened  from  the  dead. 
Thy  life  was  given  for  me : 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee  ? 

2  Long  years  were  spent  for  me 

In  weariness  and  woe, 
That  through  eternity 

Thy  glory  I  might  know. 
Long  years  were  spent  for  me : 
Have  I  spent  one  for  Thee  ? 

3  Thy  Father's  home  of  light, 

Thy  rainbow-circled  throne, 
Were  left  for  earthly  night, 

For  wanderings  sad  and  lone. 
Yea,  all  was  left  for  me : 
Have  I  left  aught  for  Thee  ? 

4  Thou,  Lord,  hast  borne  for  me 
More  than  my  tongue  can  tell 
Of  bitterest  agony, 

To  rescue  me  from  hell. 
Yhoa  sufferedst  all  for  me : 
What  have  I  borne  for  Thee  ? 

5  And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me, 

Down  from  Thy  home  above, 
Salvation  full  and  free, 

Thy  pardon  and  Thy  love. 
Great  gifts  Thou  broughtest  me : 
What  have  I  brought  to  Thee  ? 

6  Oh,  let  my  life  be  given, 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent ; 
World-fetters  all  be  riven, 

And  joy  with  suffering  blent : 
To  Thee  my  all  I  bring, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King  ! 


623 


11.10. 


"  Not  I,  but  Christ,"  be  honoured, 
loved,  exalted ; 
"Not  I,  but  Christ,"  be  seen,  be 
known,  be  heard ;     [and  action ; 
"  Not  I,  but  Christ,"  in  every  look 
"Not   I,    but    Christ,"    in    every 
thought  and  word. 

2  "  Not  I,  but  Christ,"  to  gently  soothe 

in  sorrow ;  [falling  tear ; 

"  Not  I,  but  Christ,"  to  wipe  the 

"  Not  I,  but  Christ,"  to  lift  the  weary 

burden ;  [all  fear. 

"  Not  I,  but  Christ,"  to  hush  away 

3  "  Not  I,  but  Christ,"  in  lowly,  silent 

labour ;  [earnest  toil ; 

"Not  I,  but  Christ,"  in  humble, 

Christ,  only  Christ  !    no  show,  no 

ostentation ;  [of  the  spoil. 

Christ,  none  but  Christ,  the  gatherer 

4  Christ,  only  Christ,  ere  long  will  fill 

my  vision ;  [see — 

Glory  excelling,  soon,  full  soon,  I'll 

Christ,  only  Christ,  my  every  wish 

fulfilling —  [be. 

Christ,  only  Christ,  my  All  in  All  to 


624 


/8.8A 
V7l«' 


k718'  8.7.8.8.7. 

Oh,  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow, 

That  a  time  could  ever  be, 
When  I  let  the  Saviour's  pity 
Plead  in  vain ;  and  proudly  answered, 
"  All  of  self,  and  none  of  Thee  !  " 

2  Yet  He  found  me ;  I  beheld  Him 

Bleeding  on  the  accursdd  tree : 
Heard  Him  pray :    "  Forgive  them, 

Father  !  " 
And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly, 

'*  Some  of  self,  and  some  of  Thee  ! " 

3  Day  by  day  His  tender  mercy, 

Healing,  helping,  full  and  free ; 
Sweet  and  strong,  and  ah  !  so  patient, 
Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whispered, 

"  Less  of  self,  and  more  of  Thee  1 " 

4  Higher  than  the  highest  heavens, 

Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 
Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  hath  conquered ; 
Grant  me  now  my  supplication — 

"  None  of  self,  and  all  of  Thee  1 " 

t)25  (ioi)  l.h. 

Thou  sweet  beloved  will  of  God, 
My  anchor  ground,  my  fortress  hill, 

My  spirit's  silent  fair  abode, 
In  Thee  I  hide  me,  and  am  still. 


Consecration 


2  O  will,  that  wiliest  good  alone, 

Lead  thou  the  way,  thou  guidest 

A  little  child,  I  follow  on,         [best: 

And  trusting,  lean  upon  thy  breast. 

3  Thy  beautiful  sweet  will,  my  God, 

Holds  fast  in  its  sublime  embrace 
My  captive  will,  a  gladsome  bird, 
Prisoned  in  such  a  realm  of  grace. 

4  Within  this  place  of  certain  good 

Love  evermore  expands  her  wings, 
Or  nestling  in  Thy  perfect  choice. 
Abides  content  with  what  it  brings. 

5  Oh,  lightest  burden,  sweetest  yoke  ! 

It  lifts,  it  bears  my  happy  soul, 
It  giveth  wings  to  this  poor  heart ; 
My  freedom  is  Thy  grand  control. 

6  Upon  God's  will  I  lay  me  down, 

As  child  upon  its  mother's  breast ; 
No  silken  couch,  nor  softest  bed, 
Could  ever  give  me  such  deep  rest. 

7  Thy  wonderful  grand  will,  my  God, 

With  triumph  now  I  make  it  mine ; 
And  faith  shall  cry  a  joyous,  Yes  ! 
To  every  dear  command  of  Thine. 


626 


8.7.D. 


Something  every  heart  is  loving; 

If  not  Jesus,  none  can  rest : 
Lord,  my  heart  to  Thee  is  given — 

Take  it,  for  it  loves  Thee  best. 

2  Thus  I  cast  the  world  behind  me, 

Jesus  most  beloved  shall  be ; 
Beauteous    more    than    all    things 
He  alone  is  joy  to  me.    [beauteous, 

3  Bright  with  all  eternal  radiance 

Is  the  glory  of  Thy  face ; 
Thou  art  loving,  sweet,  and  tender, 
Full  of  pity,  full  of  grace. 

4  When  I  hated,  Thou  didst  love  me, 

Shedd'st  for  me  Thy  precious  blood ; 
Still  Thou  lovest,  lovest  ever : 
Shall  I  not  love  Thee,  my  God  ? 

5  Keep  my  heart  still  faithful  to  Thee, 

That  my  earthly  life  may  be 
But  a  shadow  to  that  glory 
Of  my  hidden  life  in  Thee  ! 

627 

Anywhere  with  Jesus  I  can  safely  go  ! 
Anywhere  He  leads  me  in  this  world 

below  ! 
Anywhere  without  Him  dearest  joys 

would  fade—  [afraid  ! 

Anywhere    with    Jesus,    I    am    not 

Anywhere  !  anywhere  I   Fear  I  cannot  know  j 
Anywhere  with  Jesus  I  can  safely  go  I 


2  Anywhere  with  Jesus  I  am  not  alone  ! 
Other  friends  may  fail  me,  He  is  still 

my  own  ! 
Though  His  hand  may  lead  me  over 

dreariest  ways,  [praise  ! 

Anywhere  with  Jesus  is  a  house  of 

3  Anywhere  with  Jesus  I  can  go  to 

sleep,  [about  me  creep  ! 

When  the  darkling  shadows  round 
Knowing  I  shall  waken,  never  more 

to  roam :  [sweet  home  j 

Anywhere  with  Jesus  will  be  home, 

628  flS) 

Abiding,  oh,  so  wondrous  sweet ! 
I'm  resting  at  the  Saviour's  feet ; 
I  trust  in  Him ;  I'm  satisfied, 
I'm  resting  in  the  Crucified  ! 

Abi  -  -  ding,  abi  -  -  ding, 
Oh,  how  wondrous  sweet ! 
I'm  rest  -  -  ing,  rest  -  -  ing 
At  the  Saviour's  feet.  .  . . 

2  He  speaks,  and  by  His  word  is  given 
His  peace,  a  rich  foretaste  of  heaven ; 
Not  as  the  world,   He  peace  doth 

give :  p>ve. 

'Tis  through  this  hope  my  soul  shall 

3  I  live,  but  through  His  grace  alone; 
By  whom  the  mighty  work  is  done ; 
Dead  to  myself,  alive  to  Him, 

I  count  all  loss  His  rest  to  win. 

4  Now  rest,  my  heart,  the  work  is  done, 
I'm  saved  by  faith  through  Christ  the 

Son  ! 
Let  every  power  my  soul  employ  ? 
To  tell  the  world  my  peace  and  joy. 


629 


/o.o.\ 
U21/ 


8.7. 

Precious  Saviour,  I  will  praise  Thee, 
Thine,  and  only  Thine,  I  am ; 

For  the  cleansing  blood  has  reached 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb  !       [me ; 

Glory,  glory,  Jesus  saves  me  I 

Blessed  be  His  holy  name ; 
For  the  cleansing  blood  has  reached  ma, 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Long  my  yearning  heart  was  trying 

To  enjoy  this  perfect  rest ; 
But  when  I  gave  over  "  trying,** — 
Simply  trusting,  I  was  blest. 

3  I  am  trusting  every  moment 

In  the  precious  blood  applied ; 
Calmly  resting  at  the  fountain, 
Dwelling  at  my  Saviours  side 

4  Consecrated  to  Thy  service, 

I  would  live  and  die  for  Thee, 
Gladly  tell  the  wondrous  story 
Of  salvation  full  and  free. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  I 


630  «■) 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

Help  me,  dear  Saviour,  Thee  to  own, 

And  ever  faithful  be  ; 
And  when  Thou  sittest  on  Thy  throne, 

O  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

Whilst  His  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


631 


(°;?) 


CM. 


There  is  a  Light,  a  blessed  Light, 
That  comes  from  God  above ; 

And  in  the  face  of  Christ  the  Lord 
Reflects  the  Father's  love. 

Let  us  walk  ...  in  the  Light !  .  . . 
Ever  walk  in  the  Light  of  God ; 

Let  us  walk  ...  in  the  Light  1  .  . . 
Ever  walk  in  the  Light  of  God. 

2  There  is  a  Light,  a  glorious  Light, 

That  falls  upon  our  way ; 
And  brighter  shineth  as  we  go, 
Till  lost  in  perfect  day. 

3  There  is  a  Light,  a  holy  Light, 

By  which  we  now  behold 
The  jasper  walls,  the  pearly  gates, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold. 

4  O  blessed,  blessed  holy  Light, 

To  all  so  freely  given ;  [Life, 

Shine  forth,  shine  forth,  O  Light  of 
And  guide  us  safe  to  heaven. 

0*3^  (192)  6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 

More  love  to  Thee,  O  Christ, 

More  love  to  Thee ; 
Hear  Thou  the  prayer  I  make 

On  bended  knee ; 
This  is  my  earnest  plea — 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee  ! 

More  love  to  Thee  ! 


2  Once  earthly  joy  I  craved, 

Sought  peace  and  rest ; 
Now  Thee  alone  I  seek, 

Give  what  is  best : 
This  all  my  prayer  shall  be — 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee  ! 

3  Let  sorrow  do  its  work, 

Send  grief  and  pain ; 
Sweet  are  Thy  messengers, 

Sweet  their  refrain, 
When  they  can  sing  with  me — 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee  ! 

4  Then  shall  my  latest  breath 

Whisper  Thy  praise ; 
This  be  the  parting  cry 

My  heart  shall  raise — 
This  still  its  prayer  shall  be — 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee  ! 

\50*5  8.8.8.8.8. 

0  Love,  that  wilt  not  let  me  go, 
I  rest  my  weary  soul  in  Thee ; 

1  give  Thee  back  the  life  I  owe, 
That  in  Thine  ocean  depths  its  flow 

May  richer,  fuller  be. 

2  O  Light,  that  followest  all  my  way, 

I  yield  my  flickering  torch  to  Thee ; 
My  heart  restores  its  borrowed  ray, 
That  in  Thy  sunshine's  blaze  its  day 

May  brighter,  fairer  be. 

3  O  Joy,  that  seekest  me  through  pain, 

I  cannot  close  my  heart  to  Thee ; 
I  trace  the  rainbow  through  the  rain, 
And  feel  the  promise  is  not  vain 

That  morn  shall  tearless  be. 

4  O  cross,  that  liftest  up  my  head, 

I  dare  not  ask  to  fly  from  thee ; 
I  lay  in  dust  life's  glory  dead,        [red 
And  from  the  ground  there  blossoms 

Life  that  shall  endless  be. 


634 


/s.s.\ 

\U9J  6.4.6.4.8.6.6.4. 

Saviour  !  Thy  dying  love 

Thou  gavest  me, 
Nor  should  I  aught  withhold, 

My  Lord,  from  Thee ; 
In  love  my  soul  would  bow, 
My  heart  fulfil  its  vow, 
Some  offering  bring  Thee  now, 

Something  for  Thee. 
2  At  the  blest  mercy-seat, 

Pleading  for  me, 
My  feeb'e  faith  looks  up, 

Jesus,  t )  Thee : 


Consecration 


Help  me  the  cross  to  bear, 
Thy  wondrous  lcve  declare, 
Some  song  to  raise,  or  prayer, 

Something  for  Thee. 
Give  me  a  faithful  heart — 

Likeness  to  Thee, — 
That  each  departing  day 

Henceforth  may  see 
Some  work  of  love  begun, 
Some  deed  of  kindness  done, 
Some  wanderer  sought  and  won, 

Something  for  Thee. 
All  that  I  am  and  have — 

Thy  gifts  so  free — 
In  joy,  in  grief,  through  life, 

O  Lord,  for  Thee  ! 
And  when  Thy  face  I  see, 
My  ransomed  soul  shall  be, 
Through  all  eternity, 

Something  for  Thee. 


635  ( 


636 


(*) 


c.c.\ 

67/ 


P.M. 


Jesus  !  I  am  resting,  resting 

In  the  joy  of  what  Thou  art ; 
I  am  finding  out  the  greatness 

Of  Thy  loving  heart. 
Thou  hast  bid  me  gaze  upon  Thee, 

And  Thy  beauty  fills  my  soul ; 
For,  by  Thy  transforming  power 
Thou  hast  made  me  whole. 

Jesus  !  I  am  resting,  resting  in  the  joy  of  what 

Thou  art ;  [heart. 

I  am  finding  out  the  greatness  of  Thy  loving 

Oh,  how  great  Thy  loving-kindness, 

Vaster,  broader  than  the  sea  ! 
Oh,  how  marvellous  Thy  goodness, 

Lavished  all  on  me  ! 
Yes,  I  rest  in  Thee,  Beloved,    [Thine 
Know    what    wealth   of  grace   is 
Know  Thy  certainty  of  promise, 

And  have  made  it  mine. 
Simply  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 

I  behold  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
And  Thy  love  so  pure,  so  changeless, 

Satisfies  my  heart — 
Satisfies  its  deepest  longings, 

Meets,  supplies  its  every  need, 
Compasseth  me  round  with  blessings : 

Thine  is  love  indeed  ! 
Ever  lift  Thy  face  upon  me, 

As  I  work  and  wait  for  Thee ; 
Resting  'neath  Thy  smile,  Lord  Jesus, 

Earth's  dark  shadows  flee. 
Brightness  of  my  Father's  glory, 
Sunshine  of  my  Father's  face, 
Keep  me  ever  trusting,  resting ; 
Fill  me  with  Thy  grace  ! 


11.10. 

Help  me,  O  Lord,  the  God  of  my 
salvation  !  [Thee ; 

I  have  no  hope,  no  refuge  but  in 
Help  me  to  make  this  perfect  conse- 
cration, [to  be. 
In  life  or  death  Thine  evermore 
Help  me,  O  Lord,  to  keep  my  pledge 
unbroken  ! 
Guard  Thou  my  ways,  my  thoughts, 
my  tongue,  my  heart ; 
Help  me  to  trust  the  word  which  Thou 
hast  spoken,             [ne'er  depart. 
That  from  Thy  paths  my  feet  may 
Help  me,  O  Lord,  when  sore  tempta- 
tions press  me  !    [from  my  sight  ! 
Oh,  lift  the  clouds  that  hide  Thee 
Help  me,  O  Lord,  when  anxious  cares 
distress  me,                [and  bright. 
To  look  beyond,  where  all  is  calm 
Help  me,  O  Lord  !     My  strength  is 
only  weakness ;        [alone  I  live ; 
Thine,  Thine  the  power  by  which 
Help  me  each  day  to  bear  the  cross 
with  meekness,  [crown  shalt  give. 
Till   Thou   at   last   the   promised 


637 


(744) 


7  6  7.8J). 


My  spirit,  soul,  and  body, 

Jesus,  I  give  to  Thee, 
A  consecrated  offering, 

Thine  evermore  to  be. 
My  all  is  on  the  altar ; 

Lord,  I  am  all  Thine  own ; 
Oh,  may  my  faith  ne'er  falter  ! 

Lord,  keep  me  Thine  alone. 

0  Jesus,  mighty  Saviour  ! 

I  trust  in  Thy  great  name, 

1  look  for  Thy  salvation, 

Thy  promise  now  I  claim. 
Now,  Lord,  I  yield  my  members, 

From  sin's  dominion  free, 
For  warfare  and  for  triumph, 

As  weapons  unto  Thee. 
Oh,  blissful  self-surrender, 

To  live,  my  Lord,  by  Thee  ! 
Now,  Son  of  God,  my  Saviour, 

Live  out  Thy  life  in  me. 
I'm  Thine,  O  blessed  Jesus, 

Washed  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
Sealed  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 

A  sacrifice  to  God. 


638 


woo/ 


8.4.8.4. 

Lord,  for  to-morrow  and  its  needs 
I  do  not  pray ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


Keep  me,  my  God,  from  stain  of  sin-r 
Just  for  to-day. 

2  Let  me  do  faithfully  Thy  work, 

And  duly  pray ; 
Let  me  be  kind  in  word  and  deed, 
Just  for  to-day. 

3  Let  me  no  wrong  or  idle  word, 

Unthinking,  say : 
Set  Thou  a  seal  upon  my  lips — 
Just  for  to-day. 

4  So  for  to-morrow  and  its  needs 

I  do  not  pray ; 
But  keep  me,  guide  me,  hold  me, 
Just  for  to-day.  [Lord — 


639  ( 


S.S.N 
558/ 


P.M. 


Closer,  Lord,  to  Thee  I  cling, 

Closer  still  to  Thee ; 
Safe  beneath  Thy  sheltering  wing 

I  would  ever  be ; 
Rude  the  blast  of  doubt  and  sin, 
Fierce  assaults  without,  within : 
Help  me,  Lord,  the  battle  win — 

Closer,  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 

2  Closer  yet,  O  Lord,  my  Rock, 

Refuge  of  my  soul ; 
Dread  I  not  the  tempest  shock, 

Though  the  billows  roll : 
Wildest  storm  cannot  alarm, 
For  to  me  can  come  no  harm, 
Leaning  on  Thy  loving  arm — 

Closer,  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 

3  Closer  still,  my  Help,  my  Stay, 

Closer,  closer  still ; 
Meekly  there  I  learn  to  say, 
"  Father,  not  my  will  !  " 
Learn  that  in  affliction's  hour, 
When  the  clouds  of  sorrow  lour, 
Love  directs  Thy  hand  of  power- 
Closer,  Lord  to  Thee  ! 

4  Closer,  Lord,  to  Thee  I  come, 

Light  of  life  divine ; 
Through  the  ever  blessed  Son, 

Joy  and  peace  are  mine ; 
Let  me  in  Thy  love  abide, 
Keep  me  ever  near  Thy  side, 
In  the  "  Rock  of  Ages  "  hide- 
Closer,  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 


640 


(H«n) 


P.M. 

I  would  not  ask  for  earthly  store — 
Thou  wilt  my  need  supply ; 

But  I  would  covet,  more  and  more, 
The  clear  and  single  eye, 

To  see  my  duty  face  to  face, 

And  trust  Thee,  Lord,  for  daily  grace. 


Then  shall  my  heart  keep  sing  .  .  .  ing, 
While  to  the  cross  I  cling ;  .  . 
For  rest  is  sweet  at  Jesus'  feet, 
While  homeward  faith  keeps  winging, 
While  homeward  faith  keeps  winging. 

2  I  care  not  for  the  empty  show 

That  thoughtless  worldlings  see; 
But  gladly  do  the  best  I  know, 

And  leave  the  rest  with  Thee  ;— 
Well  satisfied  that  sweet  reward 
Is  sure  to  those  who  trust  the  Lord, 

3  Whate'er  the  crosses  mine  shall  be, 

I  would  not  dare  to  shun ; 
But  only  ask  to  live  for  Thee, 

And  that  Thy  will  be  done ; 
Thy  will,  O  Lord,  be  mine  each  day, 
While  pressing  on  my  homeward  way. 

4  And  when  at  last,  my  labour  o'er, 

I  cross  the  narrow  sea, 
Grant,  Lord,  that  on  the  other  shore 

My  soul  may  dwell  with  Thee ; 
And  learn  what  here  I  cannot  know, 
Why  Thou  hast  ever  loved  me  so. 

04  i     (  83')  8.5.8.3. 

I  am  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 

Trusting  only  Thee  ! 
Trusting  Thee  for  full  salvation, 
Great  and  free. 

I  .  am  .  trust  -  ing,  . 

Trusting  only  Thee  ! 
I  am  trust  -  ing,  .  trust  -  ing,. 

Trusting  only  Thee  ! 

2  1  am  trusting  Thee  for  pardon, 

At  Thy  feet  I  bow ; 
For  Thy  grace  and  tender  mercy, 
Trusting  now. 

3  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  cleansing 

In  the  crimson  flood ; 
Trusting  Thee  to  make  me  holy 
By  Thy  blood. 

4  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  power, 

Thine  can  never  fail ; 
Words  which  Thou  Thyself  shalt 
Must  prevail.  [give  me, 

5  I  am  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus ; 

Never  let  me  fall ; 
I  am  trusting  Thee  for  ever 
And  for  all  ! 


642 


P.M. 


When  we  walk  with  the  Lord 

In  the  light  of  His  Word, 
What  a  glory  He  sheds  on  our  way  ! 

While  we  do  His  good  will. 

He  abides  with  us  still, 
And  with  all  who  will  trust  and  obey. 

Trust  and  obey,  for  there's  no  other  way 
To  be  happy  in  Jesus  but  to  trust  and  obey. 


Love,  Joy,  and  Peace 


2  Not  a  shadow  can  rise 
Not  a  cloud  in  the  skies, 

But  His  smile  quickly  drives  it  away ; 

Not  a  doubt  nor  a  fear, 

Not  a  sigh  nor  a  tear, 
Can  abide  while  we  trust  and  obey. 

3  Not  a  burden  we  bear, 
Not  a  sorrow  we  share, 

But  our  toil  He  doth  richly  repay ; 

Not  a  grief  nor  a  loss, 

Not  a  frown  nor  a  cross, 
But  is  blest  if  we  trust  and  obey. 

4  But  we  never  can  prove 
The  delights  of  His  love, 

Until  all  on  the  altar  we  lay ; 

For  the  favour  He  shows, 

And  the  joy  He  bestows, 
Are  for  them  who  will  trust  and  obey. 

5  Then  in  fellowship  sweet 
We  will  sit  at  His  feet, 

Or  we'll  walk  by  His  side  in  the  way ; 
What  He  says  we  will  do, 
Where  He  sends  we  will  go, 

Never  fear,  only  trust  and  obey. 


643 


Love,  Joy,  and  Peace 


P.M. 

Jesus  redeemed  and  made  me  whole, 

I  can  forget  Him  never ; 
Out  of  the  depths  He  brought  my 

Now  I  am  His  for  ever.  [soul ; 

I'm  holding  on,  I'm  holding  on, 
Daily  in  grace  I'm  growing ; 

Fast  to  the  Rock  I'm  holding  on, 
Peace  to  my  heart  is  Sowing. 

2  Great  is  the  love  of  Christ  my  King, 

Love  that  no  power  can  sever ; 
Joyful  and  glad  my  tongue  shall  sing 
Praise  to  His  name  for  ever. 

3  If  on  the  Lord  my  care  I  cast, 

He  will  forsake  me  never ; 
Firm  on  the  Rock  of  Ages  fast 
I  shall  abide  for  ever. 

4  He  has  prepared  a  home  for  me 

Over  the  silent  river ; 
There  with  the  blest  I  soon  shall  be, 
There  I  shall  dwell  for  ever. 


644 


P.M. 


/8.8.\ 

In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 
There  is  rest,  sweet  rest ; 
There  is  rest  from  care  and  labour, 
There  is  rest  for  friend  and  neighbour : 
In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 
There  is  rest,  sweet  rest ; 
In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 
There  is  rest.  . . 


There  is  rest !  .  .  there  is  peace  1  .  . 

There  is  joy  !  .  .  in  the  shadow  of  His  wings. 
There  is  rest !  .  .  there  is  peace  !  .  . 

There  is  joy  !  .  .  in  the  shadow  of  His  wings. 

2  In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 

There  is  peace,  sweet  peace ; 
Peace  that  passeth  understanding, 
Peace,  sweet  peace,  that  knows  no  end- 
In  the  shadow  of  His  wings     [ing ; 

There  is  peace,  sweet  peace ; 
In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 
There  is  peace.  .  . 

3  In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 

There  is  joy,  glad  joy ; 
There  is  joy  to  tell  the  story, 
Joy  exceeding,  full  of  glory : 
In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 

There  is  joy,  glad  joy. 
In  the  shadow  of  His  wings 
There  is  joy.  .  . 


645 


P.M 


I  have  learnt  a  heavenly  secret, 
Yet  I  know  not  how  or  where ; 

But  I  know  'tis  sweet  and  precious, 
Ever  true,  and  glad,  and  fair ; 

And  that  God  in  heaven  reveals  it 
To  all  whose  ears  can  hear. 

2  And  I  know  that  ere  I  learnt  it 

Oft  my  way  was  lone  and  hard ; 
And  anon  in  life's  glad  music 

There  was  always  that  which  jarred. 
And  a  hidden,  dreary  discord 

That  all  its  sweetness  marred. 

3  But  my  harp  of  life  was  lifted 

By  the  Lord,  who  knew  the  range 
Of  its  many  strings  who  made  it, 

And  He  struck  a  keynote  strange : 
At  the  touch  of  Christ  my  Master 

I  heard  the  music  change. 

4  Then  no  more  it  failed  and  faltered. 

And  no  longer  sobbed  and  strove ; 
But  it  seemed  to  soar  and  mingle 

With  the  song  of  heaven  above ; 
For  the  pierced  hand  of  Jesus 

Had  struck  the  keynote — Love. 

5  All  thy  heart's  long-prisoned  music 

Let  the  Master's  hand  set  free — 
Let  Him  whisper  now  His  secret, 

As  He  whispered  once  to  me : 
"  Child,  My  love's  the  golden  key- 

Of  all  My  will  for  thee  !  "       [note 


646 


L.S 


Jesus,  Beloved  of  my  heart, 
Thy  grace  I  earnestly  implore ; 
Oh,  2'  Thou  wilt  the  gift  impart, 
I'll  use  it  but  to  love  Thee  more. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  i 


Let  others  dream  ...  of  jewelled  walls,  .  .  . 

Of  golden  cities  fair  to  see ;  .  .  .  . 
No  glorious  scene  .  .  .  my  soul  enthralls,  .  .  . 

Where'er  Thou  art  is  heaven  for  me.  .  .  . 

2  The  brightest  forms  of  earthly  love 
Are  dull  beside  Thine  own  to  me ; 
With  wistful  eyes  I  look  above, 
And  wonder  when  Thy  face  I'll  see. 

3  Though  Paradise  has  many  joys, 
And  flowers  of  beauty  fair  to  see, 
Not  gates  of  pearl  nor  angel's  voice 
Shall  thrill  my  soul  like  love  of  Thee. 

4  Without  Thee  no  celestial  light 
Shall  shine  to  make  my  soul  content ; 
But  with  Thee  this  sad  earth  is  bright, 
And  glows  with  joy  from  heaven  lent. 

647  (S) 

Oh,  what  fellowship;    oh,  what  joy 
is  mine, 
Resting  in  the  everlasting  arms  ! 
Oh,  what  blessedness ;  oh,  what  peace 
divine. 
Resting  in  the  everlasting  arms! 

Rest  -  -  ing,  rest  -  -  ing, 

Safe  and  secure  from  all  alarms ; 

Rest  -  -  ing,  rest  -  -  ing, 

Resting  in  the  everlasting  arms  I 

2  Oh,  how  safe  am  I  in  this  pilgrim  way, 

Resting  in  the  everlasting  arms  ! 
Oh,  how  bright  the  path  grows  from 
day  to  day, 
Resting  in  the  everlasting  arms  ! 

3  What  have  I  to  dread,  what  have  I  to 

fear, 
Resting  in  the  everlasting  arms  ? 
I  have  perfect  peace  with  my  Saviour 

near, 
Resting  in  the  everlasting  arms  ! 


648  ( 


s.s.\ 

289/ 


8.8.8.8. 


The  love  that  Jesus  had  for  me, 
To  suffer  on  the  cruel  tree. 
That  I  a  ransomed  soul  might  be, 
Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell  ! 

His  love  is  more  than  tongue  can  tell !  .  .  . 

His  love  is  more  than  tongue  can  tell !  .  .  . 
The  love  that  Jesus  had  for  me 
Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell  I 

2  The  bitter  sorrow  that  He  bore, 
And  oh,  that  crown  of  thorns  He 
That  I  might  live  for  evermore,  [wore, 

Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell  ! 

3  The  peace  I  have  in  Him,  my  Lord, 
Who  pleads  before  the  throne  of  God, 
The  merit  of  His  precious  blood, 

Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell ! 


4  The  joy  that  comes  when  He  is  near, 
The  rest  He  gives,  so  free  from  fear, 
The  hope  in  Him,  so  bright  and  clear, 
Is  more  than  tongue  can  tell ! 


649  c 


S.S.\ 
447/ 


CM. 


I  know  I  love  Thee  better,  Lord, 

Than  any  earthly  joy ; 
For  Thou  hast  given  me  the  peace 

Which  nothing  can  destroy. 

The  half  has  never  yet  been  told,  .  .  . 

Of  love  so  full  and  free  ! 
The  half  has  never  yet  been  told, .  .  . 

The  blood — it  cleanseth  me  !  .  .  . 

2  I  know  that  Thou  art  nearer  still 

Than  any  earthly  throng ; 
And  sweeter  is  the  thought  of  Thee 
Than  any  lovely  song. 

3  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart ; 

Then  may  I  well  be  glad  ! 
Without  the  secret  of  Thy  love, 
I  could  not  but  be  sad. 

4  O  Saviour,  precious  Saviour,  mine  ! 

What  will  Thy  presence  be, 
If  such  a  life  of  joy  can  crown 
Our  walk  on  earth  with  Thee  ! 


650  ( 


S.SA 
39  ) 


Ring  the  bells  of  heaven  !    there  is 

joy  to-day, 

For  a  soul  returning  from  the  wild  ! 

See  !  the  Father  meets  him  out  upon 

the  way,  [child. 

Welcoming  His  weary,  wandering 

Glory  I  glory  !  how  the  angels  sing  ; 
Glory  !  glory  !  how  the  loud  harps  ring  ! 
'Tis  the  ransomed  army,  like  a  mighty  sea, 
Pealing  forth  the  anthem  of  the  free. 

2  Ring  the  bells  of  heaven  !    there  is 

joy  to-day, 
For  the  wanderer  now  is  reconciled ; 
Yes,  a  soul  is  rescued  from  his  sinful 
way, 
And  is  bora  anew  a  ransomed  child. 

3  Ring  the  bells  of  heaven  !  spread  the 

feast  to-day  !  [strain  1 

Angels,  swell  the  glad,  triumphant 

Tell  the  joyful  tidings,   bear  it  far 

away  ! 
For  a  precious  soul  is  bora  again. 


651 


P.M. 


To  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  cling ; 
Though  but  faint  my  faith  may  be, 
Yet  this  thought  doth  comfort  bring: 
Jesus  holdeth  me. 


Love,  Joy,  and  Peace 


Holdeth  me,  He  holdeth  me ; 
Though  but  faint  my  hold  may  be, 
Yet  this  thought  doth  comfort  bring: 
Jesus  holdeth  me. 

2  Low  at  Jesus'  feet  I  plead ; 
Broken  though  my  prayer  may  be, 
Precious  is  the  thought  indeed  ! 

Jesus  pleads  for  me. 

3  Can  I  say  I  love  the  Lord  ? 
Cold  at  times  my  love  may  be, 
Yet  how  precious  is  the  word : 

Jesus  loveth  me. 


652  fl 


53/ 


8.5. 


Like  a  river  glorious  is  God's  perfect 
peace,  [crease ; 

Over  all  victorious  in  its  bright  in- 
Perfect,   yet  it  floweth  fuller  every 
day,—  [the  way. 

Perfect,    yet   it   groweth   deeper   all 

Stayed  upon  Jehovah  hearts  are  fully  blest ; 
Finding,  as  He  promised,  perfect  peace  and 
rest. 

2  Hidden  in  the  hollow  of  His  blessed 

hand,  [stand ; 

Never  foe  can  follow,  never  traitor 
Not  a  surge  of  worry,  not  a  shade 

of  care,  [there. 

Not  a  blast  of  hurry  moves  the  spirit 

3  Every  joy  or  trial  falleth  from  above, 
Traced  upon  our  dial  by  the  Sun  of 

Love.  [to  do : 

We  may  trust  Him  fully  all  for  us 
They  who  trust  Him  wholly  find  Him 

wholly  true. 


653  (SS) 


8.7. 


For  Thy  goodness,  O  my  Saviour, 
I  would  praise  Thee  o'er  and  o'er ; 

May  the  Holy  Spirit  teach  me 
How  to  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

More  and  more,  .  .  more  and  more  !  .  . 
Oh  to  love  Thee,  Saviour,  more  and  more  1 
More  and  more,  .  .  more  and  more  !  .  . 
Oh  to  love  Thee,  Saviour,  more  and  more  1 

2  For  the  blessings  that  surround  me, 

Lord,  Thy  mercy  I  adore ; 
For  Thy  care  so  deep  and  tender, 
I  would  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

3  Raging  tempest,  rolling  billow, 

Thou  hast  brought  me  safely  o'er ; 
Thou  hast  led  me,  safely  led  me, 
And  I  long  to  love  Thee  more  ! 

4  Till  my  journey  here  is  ended, 

Till  I  reach  the  heavenly  shore, 
This  my  earnest  supplication — 
That  my  soul  may  love  Thee  more. 


654  Cff)  u 

Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  ye  saints,  rejoice  ! 

Rejoice  with  one  accord ; 
Rejoice  with  all  your  heart  and  voice, 

In  Christ  the  exalted  Lord. 

"  Rejoice  !  .  .  .  Rejoice  in  the  Lord ! 
Rejoice  in  the  Lord  alway ; 
Rejoice  1  .  .  .  Rejoice  in  the  Lord  i 
And  again  I  say,  Rejoice  1  " 

2  Rejoice  !  rejoice  !   lift  up  your  head, 

And  praise  the  living  God, 
That  for  your  souls  the  Saviour  shed 
His  own  most  precious  blood. 

3  Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  let  praise  abound 

Before  Jehovah's  throne,      [found , 
For  dead  ones  raised,  and  lost  ones 
And  prodigals  brought  home. 

4  Rejoice  !     rejoice  !     the    Lord    will 

According  to  His  word,         [come, 
And  gather  all  His  ransomed  home, 
"  For  ever  with  the  Lord." 


655  ( 


S.S.N 
484,/ 


8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4. 

God's  almighty  arms  are  round  me: 
Peace,  peace  is  mine  !  [me : 

Judgment  scenes  need  not  confound 
Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 

Jesus  came  Himself  and  sought  me ; 

Sold  to  Death,  He  found  and  bought 
me ;  [me — 

Then    my    blessed    freedom    taught 
Peace,  peace  is  mine! 

2  While  I  hear  life's  rugged  billows, 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 
Why  suspend  my  harp  on  willows  ? 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 
I  may  sing,  with  Christ  beside  me, 
Though  a  thousand  ills  betide  me ; 
Safely  He  hath  sworn  to  guide  me : 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 

3  Every  trial  draws  Him  nearer: 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 
All  His  strokes  but  make  Him  dearer ; 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 
Bless  I  then  the  hand  that  smiteth 
Gently,  and  to  heal  delighteth ; 
'Tis  against  my  sins  He  fighteth ; 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 

4  Welcome  every  rising  sunlight, 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 
Nearer  home  each  rolling  midnight : 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  ! 
Death  and  hell  cannot  appal  me ; 
Safe  in  Christ  whate'er  befal  me ; 
Calmly  wait  I  till  He  call  me : 

Peace,  peace  is  mine  1 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


656 


CM. 


0  gentle,  sweet,  and  tender  Love  ! 
Greatest  and  best  Thou  art  ! 

Thou  comest  on  Thine  angel-wing 
Straight  from  our  Father's  heart. 
Spirit  of  love,  expand  Thy  wings, 
Brood  o'er  my  heart  to-day ; 
Fill  me  with  heavenly  tenderness 
As  now  to  Thee  1  pray. 

2  God  sendeth  Thee,  His  messenger, 

From  His  bright  home  above ; 
And  surely  all  that  is  of  Thee 
Are  His,  for  "  God  is  love  !  " 

3  Faith  leadeth  us  through  earthly  life 

Down  to  the  gates  of  death : 
There  stays ;    for  where  '*  they  see 
His  face  " 
They  have  no  need  of  faith. 

4  Hope  cometh  to  the  threshold  fair, 

But  cannot  pass  it  o'er ; 
For  there  our  hopes  are  all  fulfilled, 
For  ever,  evermore. 

5  But    love   goes    through   the   pearly 

Into  the  city  blest,  [gates 

And  flies  on  pinions  swift  and  sure, 
Straight  to  our  Father's  breast. 

657  (-»?•) 

There  comes  to  my  heart  one  sweet 

strain,  .  . 
A  glad  and  a  joyous  refrain,  .  . 

1  sing  it  again  and  again, 

Sweet  peace,  the  gift  of  God's  love. 

Peace,  peace,  sweet  peace, 

Wonderful  gift  from  above  ;  .  . 

Oh,  wonderful,  wonderful  peace, 
Sweet  peace,  the  gift  of  God's  love. 

2  Through  Christ  on  the  cross  peace 

was  made,  .  . 
My  debt  by  His  death  was  all  paid,  .  . 
No  other  foundation  is  laid 
For  peace,  the  gift  of  God's  love. 

3  When  Jesus  as  Lord  I  had  crown'd, . . 
My  heart  with  His  peace  did  abound, . . 
In  Him  a  rich  blessing  I  found, 

Sweet  peace,  the  gift  of  God's  love. 

4  In  Jesus  at  peace  I  abide,  .  . 

And  while  I  keep  close  to  His  side,  .  . 

There's  nothing  but  peace  can  betide, 

Sweet  peace,  the  gift  of  God's  love. 


658 


J8.8. 

Far  away  in  the  depths  of  my  spirit 
to-night 
Rolls  a  melody  sweeter  than  psalm ; 
In  celestial-like  strains  it  unceasingly 
falls 
O'er  my  soul  like  an  infinite  calm. 


Peace  !  peace  !  wonderful  peace! 

Coming  down  from  the  Father  above, 
Sweep  over  my  spirit  for  ever,  I  pray, 

In  fathomless  billows  of  love. 

2  What  a  treasure  I  have  in  this  wonder- 

ful peace  [soul, 

Which  abides  in  the  depths  of  my 

So  secure  that  no  power  can  e'er  take 

it  away 
While  the  years  of  eternity  roll. 

3  I  am  resting  to-night  in  this  wonderful 

peace, 
I  have  yielded  to  Jesus'  control ; 
For  I'm   kept   from   all   danger   by 

night  and  by  day, 
And  His  glory  is  filling  my  soul. 

4  And  methinks  when  I  rise  to  that 

city  of  peace,  [see, 

Where  its  Author  with  joy  I  shall 

That    one   of  the   songs   which   the 

ransomed  will  sing  [be: 

In    that    heavenly    kingdom    shall 


659  (K) 


lis. 

My  Jesus,  I  love  Thee,  I  know  Thou 
art  mine  !  [resign ; 

For  Thee  all  the  pleasures  of  sin  I 

My  gracious  Redeemer,  my  Saviour 
art  Thou  !  [now  ! 

If  ever  I  loved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis 

2  I  love  Thee,  because  Thou  hast  first 

loved  me,  [Calvary's  tree ; 

And  purchased  my  pardon  on 
I  love  Thee  for  wearing  the  thorns 

on  Thy  brow ;  [now  ! 

If  ever  I  loved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis 

3  I  will  love  Thee  in  life,  I  will  love 

Thee  in  death, 
And  praise  Thee  as  long  as  Thou 

lendest  me  breath ; 
And   say   when   the   death-dew   lies 

cold  on  my  brow,  [now  !  " 

"  If  ever  I  loved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis 

4  In   mansions   of  glory   and   endless 

delight,  [bright ; 

I'll  ever  adore  Thee  in  heaven  so 
I'll  sing  with  the  glittering  crown  on 

my  brow,  [now  !  " 

"  If  ever  I  loved  Thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis 


660 


/s.s.\ 

V701^ 


7s. 


When  this  passing  world  is  done, 
When  has  sunk  yon  radiant  sun, 
When  the  pearly  gate  I  gain, 
Never  to  go  out  again ; 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe. 


Love,  Joy,  and  Peacn 


2  When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
Dressed  in  beauty  not  my  own ; 
When  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
Love  Thee  with  unsinning  heart : 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know — 
Not  till  then — how  much  I  owe. 

3  Chosen,  not  for  good  in  me, 
Wakened  up  from  wrath  to  flee, 
Hidden  in  the  Saviour's  side, 
By  the  Spirit  sanctified : 

Teach  me,  Lord,  on  earth  to  show, 
By  my  love,  how  much  I  owe. 


661  (so 


S.M. 


"  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand :  " 
My  God,  I  wish  them  there ; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul — I  leave 
Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

2  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand," 
Whatever  they  may  be ; 

Pleasing,  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

3  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand ;  " 
Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear  ? 

My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand," 
Jesus,  the  crucified  ! 

The  hand  my  cruel  sins  had  pierced, 
Is  now  my  guard  and  guide. 

OO^lf  7.7.7.5. 

Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost, 
Taught  by  Thee,  we  covet  most 
Of  Thy  gifts  at  Pentecost, 
Holy,  heavenly  love. 

2  Love  is  kind,  and  suffers  long; 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong; 
Love,  than  death  itself  more  strong ; 

Give  us  heavenly  love. 

3  Prophecy  will  fade  away, 
Melting  in  the  light  of  day; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay : 

Give  us  heavenly  love. 

4  Faith  will  vanish  into  sight ; 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight; 

Love  in  heaven  will  shine  more  bright ; 
Give  us  heavenly  love. 

5  Faith  and  hope  and  love  we  see 
Joining  hand  in  hand  agree ; 
But  the  greatest  of  the  three, 

And  the  best,  is  love. 

6  From  the  overshadowing 
Of  Thy  gold  and  silver  wing, 
Shed  on  us,  who  to  Thee  sing, 

Holy,  heavenly  love. 


663 


CM. 

We  bless  Thee  for  Thy  peace,  O  God, 
Deep  as  the  unfathomed  sea, 

Which  falls  like  sunshine  on  the  road 
Of  those  who  trust  in  Thee. 

2  We  ask  not,  Father,  for  repose 

Which  comes  from  outward  rest, 
If  we  may  have  thro'  all  life's  woes 
Thy  peace  within  our  breast. 

3  That    peace    which    suffers    and    is 

Trusts  where  it  cannot  see,    [strong, 
Deems  not  the  trial  way  too  long, 
But  leaves  the  end  with  Thee. 

4  That  peace  which  flows  serene  and 

A  river  in  the  soul  [deep, 

Whose  banks  a  living  verdure  keep — 
God's  sunshine  o'er  the  whole. 

5  O  Father,  give  our  hearts  this  peace, 

Whate'er  the  outward  be, 
Till  all  life's  discipline  shall  cease, 
And  we  go  home  to  Thee. 


664 


fC.CA 

— \  j 


\21TJ  8.7. 

Yes,  for  me,  for  me  He  careth, 
With  a  brother's  tender  care; 

Yes,  with  me,  with  me  He  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 

Thus  I  wait  .  .  for  His  returning, 
Singing  all  .  .  the  way  to  heaven ; 

Such  the  joy  -  -  ful  song  of  morning, 
Such  the  tran  -  -  quil  song  of  even. 

2  Yes,  for  me  He  standeth  pleading 

At  the  mercy-seat  above, 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 

3  Yea,  in  me  abroad  He  sheddeth 

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

4  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  He  dwelleth ; 

I  in  Him,  and  He  in  me; 
And  my  empty  soul  He  filleth 
Here  and  through  eternity. 


665  ( 


S.SA 
194/ 


O.M 


Repeat  the  story  o'er  and  o'er, 
Of  grace  so  full  and  free ; 

I  love  to  hear  it  more  and  more, 

Since  grace  has  rescued  me. 

The  half  .  .  was  never  told,  . . 
The  half  .  .  was  never  told,  .  . 
Of  grace  divine,  so  wonderful, 
The  half  .  .  was  never  told.  .  . 

2  Of  peace  I  only  knew  the  name; 
Nor  found  my  soul  its  rest, 
Until  the  sweet-voiced  angel  came 
To  soothe  my  weary  breast. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


Of  peace  divine,  so  wonderful, 
The  half  .  .  was  never  told.  . . 

3  My  highest  place  is  lying  low 

At  my  Redeemer's  feet ; 
No  real  joy  in  life  I  know, 
But  in  His  service  sweet. 

Oijoy  divine,  so  wonderful, 
The  half .  .  was  never  told. . . 

4  And  oh,  what  rapture  will  it  be 

With  all  the  host  above, 
To  sing  through  all  eternity 
The  wonders  of  His  love  1 


Of  love  divine,  so  wonderful, 
The  half .  .  was  never  told.  . . 


666 


8.6.8.6.8.8. 

0  peace  divine  and  pure, 
In  wildest  storm  secure, 
That  feels  the  summer's  glow 
'Mid  wintry  ice  and  snow ; 

When  may  I  rise  to  this  dear  prize, 
And  fill  my  breast  with  inward  rest  ? 

2  My  life  is  tempest-tossed, 
With  wayward  currents  crossed, 
Unhallowed  cares  deface 

The  soul's  most  holy  place ; 
How  may  I  bind  these  cares,  and  find 
All  passion  spent  in  calm  content  ? 

3  And   though   through   storm   and 

1  sail  the  vasty  seas  [stress 
Of  troubled  thought — in  vain 

I  toil  the  shore  to  gain : 
For  yet  within  I'd  feel  my  sin, 
And  still  afar  would  shine  Thy  star. 

4  Lord,  only  from  Thy  face 
Beams  forth  this  mystic  grace, 
And  only  in  Thy  love, 

Beneath,  around,  above,  [whole, 
May  my  weak  soul  grow  great  and 
And  peace  divine  be  fully  mine. 

0\)  J  7.7.7.7.D. 

Saviour,  teach  me,  day  by  day, 
Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey; 
Sweeter  lesson  cannot  be, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 
Teach  me,  I  am  not  my  own, 
I  am  Thine  and  Thine  alone ; 
Thine  to  keep,  to  rule,  to  save, 
From  all  sin  that  would  enslave. 
2  With  a  child's  glad  heart  of  love, 
At  Thy  bidding  may  I  move ; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  Thee, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 
Tho'  Thy  will  should  cross  my  own, 
May  it  instantly  be  done ; 
Thus  may  I  rejoice  to  show 
That  I  feel  the  love  I  owe. 


3  Thine,  Lord,  was  a  bitter  cup, 
Thou  didst  meekly  drink  it  up ; 
Thou,  the  Father's  only  Son, 
Ever  saidst,  Thy  will  be  done. 
Teach  me  thus  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  Thy  grace ; 
Learning  how  to  love  from  Thee, 
Loving  Him  who  so  loved  me. 

4  Love  in  loving  finds  employ, 
In  obedience  all  her  joy ; 
Ever  new  that  joy  will  be, 
Loving  Him  who  first  loved  me. 
Though  a  foolish  child  and  weak, 
More  than  this  I  need  not  seek ; 
Singing  till  Thy  face  I  see, 

Of  His  love  who  first  loved  me. 


668  (c#) 


P.M. 

Resting  on  the  faithfulness  of  Christ 
our  Lord,  [sure  word ; 

Resting  on  the  fulness  of  His  own 

Resting  on  His  wisdom,  on  His  love 
and  power,  [to  hour. 

Resting  on  His  covenant  from  hour 

2  Resting  'neath  His  guiding  hand  for 

untracked  days,  [noontide  rays; 
Resting  'neath  His  shadow  from  the 
Resting  at  the  eventide,  beneath  His 

wing,  [King. 

In  the  fair  pavilion  of  our  Saviour- 

3  Resting  in  the  fortress  while  the  foe 

is  nigh,  [waves  roll  high ; 

Resting  in  the  lifeboat  while  the 
Resting  in  His  chariot  for  the  swift 

glad  race,  [boundless  grace. 

Resting,     always     resting,     in     His 

4  Resting  in  the  pastures,  and  beneath 

the  Rock,  [His  flock ; 

Resting  by  the  waters  where  He  leads 
Resting,    while    we    listen    at    His 

glorious  feet,  [rest  complete  ! 
Resting   in   His   arms   of  love — oh, 

5  Resting  and  believing,  let  us  onward 

press,  [Righteousness  !  " 

Resting  on  Himself,  "  the  Lord  our 
Resting  and  rejoicing,  let  His  saved 

ones  sing —  [King  !  " 

"  Glory,  glory,  glory  be  to  Christ  our 

Conflict  and  Victory 

(including  Temperance  Hymns). 

669  (V) 

Ho,  my  comrades  !    see  the  signal 

Waving  in  the  sky  ! 
Reinforcements  now  appearing, 

Victory  is  nigh  ! 


Conflict  and  Victory 


"Hold  the  fort,  for  I  am  coming  !  " 

Jesus  signals  still ; 
Wave  the  answer  back  to  heaven, 

"  By  Thy  grace  we  will !  " 

2  See  the  mighty  host  advancing, 

Satan  leading  on ; 
Mighty  men  around  us  falling, 
Courage  almost  gone  ! 

3  See  the  glorious  banner  waving  ! 

Hear  the  trumpet  blow  ! 
In  our  leader's  name  we'll  triumph 
Over  every  foe  ! 

4  Fierce  and  long  the  battle  rages, 

But  our  help  is  near ; 
Onward  comes  our  great  Commander, 
Cheer,  my  comrades,  cheer  ! 

670  CkS) 

Onward,  soldiers  !  onward  to-day  ! 
Christ  our  Leader  calls  us  away ; 
Quickly  hasten  forth  to  the  field ; 
March  with  sword  and  shield. 

"  Forward,  forward  !  "  thus  saith  the  Lord, 
Fear  not,  faint  not,  trust  in  His  Word ; 
He  will  guard  us,  He  will  defend, 
Till  the  strife  shall  end. 

2  Onward,  soldiers  !  make  no  delay ; 
Hear  the  orders,  hear  and  obey ; 
On  to  victory,  on  let  us  go, 
Braving  every  foe. 

3  Onward,  soldiers  !  on  for  the  right, 
Let  our  banners  wave  in  the  light ; 
Soon  the  victor's  song  we  will  sing, 
"  Praise  to  God  our  King." 

D  /  1   (442)  P.M. 

Awake  !  for  the  trumpet  is  sounding  ! 

Awake  to  its  call,  and  obey  ! 
The  voice  of  our  Leader  cries,  "  On- 

Oh,  let  us  no  longer  delay  !  [ward  !  " 

No  truce  while  the  foe  is  unconquered ; 

No  laying  the  armour  down  ! 
No  peace  till  the  battle  is  ended, 

And  victory  wins  the  crown  1 

2  Then  gird  on  the  sword  of  the  Spirit, 

With  helmet,  and  breastplate,  and 
shield ; 
And  valiantly  follow  your  Captain, 
Determined  you  never  will  yield  ! 

3  Then  forward  !  O  army  of  Zion, 

With   hearts   that   are   loyal   and 

brave  ! 

Stand    firm   by   the   Cross   and   its 

banner,  [save  !  " 

And    trust    in    the    "  Mighty    to 


672 


("«?) 


CM. 


Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross — 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 


And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ? 

In  the  name,  .  .  .  the  precious  name,  .  . . 

Of  Him  who  died  for  me. 
Through  grace  I'll  win  the  promised  crowns 

Whate'er  my  cross  may  be. 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ! 

4  Since  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign, 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 


673  Ci!) 


P.M. 


Conquering  now  and  still  to  conquer, 

Rideth  a  King  in  His  might, 
Leading  the  host  of  all  the  faithful 

Into  the  midst  of  the  fight ; 
See  them  with  courage  advancing, 

Clad  in  their  brilliant  array, 
Shouting  the  name  of  their  Leader, 

Hear  them  exultingly  say : 

"  Not  to  the  strong  is  the  battle, 
Not  to  the  swift  is  the  race  j 

Yet  to  the  true  and  the  faithful 

Victory  is  promised  through  grace." 

2  "  Conquering  now  and  still  to  con- 

quer: 
Who  is  this  wonderful  King  ? 
Whence   all   the   armies   which   He 
leadeth, 
While  of  His  glory  they  sing  ?  " 
He  is  our  Lord  and  Redeemer, 

Saviour  and  Monarch  divine ; 
They  are  the  stars  that  for  ever 
Bright  in  His  kingdom  will  shine. 

3  Conquering  now  and  still  to  conquer, 

Jesus,  Thou  Ruler  of  all, 
Thrones  and  their  sceptres  all  shall 
perish,  [fall ; 

Crowns  and  their  splendour  shall 
Yet  shall  the  armies  Thou  leadest, 

Faithful  and  true  to  the  last, 
Find  in  Thy  mansions  eternal 

Rest,  when  their  warfare  is  past. 


674 


U90; 


7i. 


Oft  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  ! 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


2  Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  ! 
Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe : 
Will  ye  flee  in  danger's  hour  ? — 
Know  ye  not  your  Captain's  power  ? 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad, 
March,  in  heavenly  armour  clad : 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long ; 
Soon  shall  victory  tune  your  song. 

4  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry ; 

Let  not  tears  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

5  Onward  then  to  glory  move, 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove : 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go  ! 

O I D  (ssi)  .  p.m. 

There's  a  royal  banner  given  for  dis- 

To  the  soldiers  of  the  King ;  [play 
As  an  ensign  fair  we  lift  it  up  to-day, 

While  as  ransomed  ones  we  sing. 

Marching  on  !  .  .  Aiarching  on  !  .  . 

For  Christ  count  everything  but  loss  ;  .  .  . 
And  to  crown  Him  King,  .  toil  and  sing,  . 

'Neath  the  banner  of  the  cross  ! 

2  Though  the  foe  may  rage  and  gather 

as  the  flood, 
Let  the  standard  be  displayed  !  ■ 
And  beneath  its  folds,  as  soldiers  of 

the  Lord, 
For  the  truth  be  not  dismayed  ! 

3  Over  land  and  sea,  wherever  man  may 

dwell, 
Make  the  glorious  tidings  known : 
Of  the  crimson  banner  now  the  story 

tell,  [own  ! 

While   the   Lord   shall   claim   His 

4  When  the  glory  dawns — 'tis  drawing 

very  near; 
It  is  hastening  day  by  day — 
Then  before  our  King  the  foe  shall 
disappear,  [sway ! 

And    the    Cross    the   world    shall 

676  (») 

Gird  on  the  sword  and  armour  ! 

Go,  raise  the  banner  high  ! 
The  Captain  of  Salvation 

To  thee  is  ever  nigh. 

Then  wave  the  glorious  banner  ! 

Press  forward  in  His  name ;  .  . 
Fear  not,  for  soon  thy  Captain 

Will  victory  proclaim  I 

2  Gird  on  the  sword  and  armour  ! 
Let  faith  be  thy  strong  shield ; 
His  promise  shall  sustain  thee 
On  every  battlefield. 


3  Gird  on  the  sword  and  armour  ! 
Press  on,  the  foe  to  fight ; 
No  enemy  can  harm  thee. 
For  God  sustains  the  right. 


677  ( 


CCA 
216/ 


7.6.D. 

Take  courage,  temperance  workers  ! 

You  shall  not  suffer  wreck, 
While  up  to  God  the  people's  prayers 

Are  ringing  from  your  deck ; 
Wait  cheerily,  ye  workers, 

For  daylight  and  for  land, 
The  breath  of  God  is  in  your  sails. 

Your  rudder  in  His  hand. 

Sail  on,  .  .  O  ship  of  hope  ! 

Sail  on  for  truth  and  right ; 
The  breath  of  God  is  in  your  sails, 

The  haven  is  in  sight ! 
The  breath  of  God  is  in  your  sails, 

The  haven  is  in  sight  1 

2  Sail  on  !  sail  on  !  deep-freighted 

With  blessings  and  with  hopes ; 
The  good  of  old,  with  shadowy  hands, 

Are  pulling  at  your  ropes ; 
Behind  you,  holy  martyrs 

Uplift  the  palm  and  crown ; 
Before  you,  unborn  ages  send 

Their  benedictions  down. 

3  Speed  on  !  your  work  is  holy, 

God's  errands  never  fail  !        [wild, 
Sweep  on  through  storm  and  darkness 

The  thunder  and  the  hail ; 
Toil  on,  the  morning  cometh, 

The  port  you  yet  shall  win  ! 
And  all  the  bells  of  God  shall  ring 

The  "  Ship  of  Temperance  "  in  ! 


678  (g) 


8.7. 


A  song,  a  song  for  water  bright, 
In  love  and  beauty  flowing  ! 

It  sings  its  way  in  joy  and  might 

The  gift  of  heaven  bestowing. 

A  song,  a  song  for  water  fair, 

As  pure  and  free  as  mountain  air  I 

A  song,  a  song  for  water  fair, 

As  pure  and  free  as  mountain  air  1 

2  There's  balm  in  every  sparkling  drop, 

In  every  wave  there's  pleasure ; 
In  diamond  spray  it  leaps  away, 
A  lovely  boon  and  treasure. 

3  It  nerves  the  hand  to  deeds  of  might ; 

It  wakes  the  heart  to  gladness ; 
It  breathes  a  psalm  of  pure  delight, 
And  charms  us  all  from  sadness. 

4  From  every  vale  and  glade  and  hill 

It  speaks  of  nature's  kindness  ! 
Oh,  may  we  heed  the  lessons  still, 
Nor  shun  it  in  our  blindness  ! 


Conflict  and  Victory 


679 


9s. 


Jesus  is  calling  !    Forth  to  the  fray, 
In  line  be  falling,  serve  Him  to-day  ! 
Follow  Him  ever,  call  no  retreat  ! 
His  soldiers  never  suffer  defeat. 

On  to  victory,  follow  your  mighty  Commander  f 
On  to  victory,  follow  where  Jesus  may  go  I 

On  to  victory,  close  to  your  Shield  and  Defender ! 
On^to  victory,  conquering  every  foe  1 

2  He  needs  you,  brother:   do  thou  His 

will; 
Your  place  no  other  ever  can  fill : 
Gird  on  the  armour,   take  up  the 

sword  !  [Lord  ! 

Join  your  Commander,  follow  your 

3  Morning   is   coming,   night   will   be 

past ;  [last — 

Soon  will  the  dawning  break  in  at 
Then  with  the  morning,  glorious  and 

bright,  [light  ! 

Rich    crowns    adorning    victors    of 


680  ( 


33.\ 
15/ 


7.6.D; 


Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross ; 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss ; 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  He  lead, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

The  trumpet  call  obey ; 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 

In  this  His  glorious  day  ! 
Ye  that  are  men  now  serve  Him, 

Against  unnumbered  foes ; 
Let  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3  Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone : 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you — 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armour, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

4  Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long ; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song ; 
To  him  that  overcometh 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be ; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 


681  (S) 


P.M. 

"  Faint,  yet  Dursuine."  we  press  onr 

way 
Up  to  the  glorious  gates  of  day ; 
Following  Him  who  has  gone  before, 
Over  the  path  to  the  brighter  shore. 

"  Faint,  yet  pursuing,"  from  day  to  day, 
Over  the  thorny  and  blood-marked  way  ; 
Strengthen  and  keep  us,  O  Saviour  Friend, 
Ever  pursuing,  unto  life's  end  1 

2  "  Faint,  yet  pursuing,"  whate'er  befal ; 
He  who  has  died  for  us,  died  for  all : 
So  should  they  come  as  a  mighty 

throng, 
Bearing  His  banner  aloft  with  song. 

3  **  Faint,  yet  pursuing,"  till  eventide, 
Under  the  cross  of  the  Crucified ; 
Knowing,    when    darkly    are    skies 

o'ercast, 
Sorrow  and  sighing  will  end  at  last. 

4  "Faint,  yet  pursuing,"  the  eye  afar 
Sees  through  the  darkness  the  Morn- 
ing Star, 

Shedding  its  ray  for  the  weary  feet, 
Lighting  the  way  to  the  golden  street. 


682  ( 


N.H.\ 
36  / 


C.M.D. 


Encamped  along  the  hills  of  light, 

Ye  Christian  soldiers,  rise, 
And  press  the  battle  ere  the  night 

Shall  veil  the  glowing  skies; 
Against  the  foe  in  vales  below 

Let  all  our  strength  be  hurled ; 
Faith  is  the  victory,  we  know, 

That  overcomes  the  world  ! 

Faith  .  Is  the  victory  !  Faith  .  is  the  victory 
Oh,  glorious  victory,  that  overcomes  the  world. 

2  His  banner  over  us  is  Love, 

Our  sword,  the  Word  of  God ; 
We  tread  the  road  the  saints  above 

With  shouts  of  triumph  trod ; 
By  faith  they,  like  a  whirlwind's  breath, 

Swept  on  o'er  every  field ;     [Death 
The  faith  by  which  they  conquered 

Is  still  our  shining  shield. 

3  On  every  hand  the  foe  we  find 

Drawn  up  in  dread  array; 
Let  tents  of  ease  be  left  behind, 

And — onward  to  the  fray  ! 
Salvation's  helmet  on  each  head, 

With  truth  all  girt  about,      [tread, 
The  earth  shall  tremble  'neath  our 

And  echo  with  our  shout  ! 

4  To  him  that  overcomes  the  foe 

White  raiment  shall  be  given ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


Before  the  angels  he  shall  know 
His  name  confessed  in  heaven ; 

Then  onward  from  the  hills  of  light, 
Our  hearts  with  love  aflame, 

We'll  vanquish  all  the  hosts  of  night, 
In  Jesus'  conquering  name  ! 

COO  L.M. 

Awake,  our  souls ;  away,  our  fears ; 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 
And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God 
That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint — 

3  Thee,  mighty  God,  whose  matchless 
Is  ever  new  and  ever  young,  [power 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

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

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

\304    (lie)  SJfflJ). 

We're  soldiers  of  the  King, 

Redeemed  and  saved  by  blood, 
And  now  enlisted  for  the  war 

To  fight  for  Christ  the  Lord. 

In  peril  oft  are  we, 

But  joyfully  we  sing,  Deads 

Our  hearts  made  strong  by  Him  who 

The  soldiers  of  the  King. 

We're  soldiers  of  the  King,  .  .  His  praises  we 

will  sing,,  .  .  [glorious  King. 

And  we  will  serve  Him  loyally,  our  great  and 

2  We're  soldiers  of  the  King, 

His  Name  we  gladly  bear,     [Cross, 
The  Name   once   nailed   above  the 

When  Christ  our  King  was  there. 

We'll  count  our  losses  gain, 

And  welcome  every  sting, 
To  honour  our  Lord  Jesus'  name, 

As  soldiers  of  the  King. 

3  We're  soldiers  of  the  King, 
With  Him  we  shall  appear, 

If  we  with  Him  shall  suffer  now, 

And  His  rejection  share. 

Then  lift  His  banner  high, 

For  time  is  on  the  wing, 
The  crowning  day  is  hastening  on 

For  soldiers  of  the  King. 


685  (B) 

Firmly  stand  for  God,  in  the  world's 

mad  strife,  [the  waves  beat  high : 

Though  the  bleak  winds  roar,  and 

*Tis  the  Rock  alone  giveth  strength 

and  life, 

When  the  hosts  of  sin  are  nigh. 

Let  us  stand  on  the  Rock  1  firmly  stand  on 
On  the  Rock  of  Christ  alone  :     [the  Rock  1 

If  the  strife  we  endure,  we  shall  stand  secure, 
'Mid  the  throng  who  surround  the  throne. 

2  Firmly  stand  for  Right,  with  a  motive 

pure, 
With  a  true  heart  bold,  and  a  faith 

e'er  strong ;  [sure, 

'Tis  the  Rock  alone  giveth  triumph 
O'er  the  world's  array  of  wrong. 

3  Firmly  stand  for  Truth  !  it  will  serve 

you  best ;  [at  last ; 

Though  it  waiteth  long,  it  is  sure 
'Tis  the  Rock  alone  giveth  peace  and 
rest 
When  the  storms  of  life  are  past. 


686  ( 


3.3.  \ 
567/ 


PJH. 

"  Be  ye  strong  in  the  Lord  and  the 

power  of  His  might !  "     [Word ; 

Firmly  standing  for  the  truth  of  His 

He  shall  lead  you  safely  through  the 

thickest  of  the  fight,  [Lord  ! 

You  shall  conquer  in  the  name  of  the 

F'rmly  stand  . . .  for  the  right !  .  .  . 

On  to  victory  at  the  King's  command 
For  the  honour  of  the  Lord, 
And  the  triumph  of  His  Word, 

In  the  strength  of  the  Lord  firmly  stand ! 

2  "  Be  ye  strong  in  the  Lord  and  the 

power  of  His  might  !  "         [foe ; 

Never  turning  from  the  face  of  the 

He  will  surely  by  you  stand,  as  you 

battle  for  the  right :  [go  ! 

In  the  power  of  His  might  onward 

3  "Be  ye  strong  in  the  Lord  and  the 

power  of  His  might !  "         [fail : 
For  His  promises  shall  never,  never 
He  will  hold  thy  right  hand,  while 
battling  for  the  right, 
Trusting  Him  thou  shalt  for  ever- 
more prevail. 


687 


7.7.7.3. 


"  Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose ; 
Cast  thy  dreams  of  ease  away, 
Thou  art  in  the  midst  of  foes : 
"  Watch  and  pray." 


Principalities  and  powers, 
Mustering  their  unseen  array, 
Wait  for  thine  unguarded  hours : 
"  Watch  and  pray.'* 

Gird  thy  heavenly  armour  on, 
Wear  it  ever  night  and  day ; 
Ambushed  lies  the  Evil  One : 
"  Watch  and  pray." 

Hear  the  victors  who  o'ercame ; 
Still  they  mark  each  warrior's  way ; 
All  with  one  sweet  voice  exclaim, 
"  Watch  and  pray." 

Hear,  above  all,  hear  thy  Lord, 
Him  thou  lovest  to  obey ; 
Hide  within  thy  heart  His  word, 
"  Watch  and  pray." 

Watch,  as  if  on  that  alone 
Hung  the  issue  of  the  day ; 
Pray  that  help  may  be  sent  down : 
"  Watch  and  pray." 


688  (S) 


8.7. 


Lo  !  the  day  of  God  is  breaking ; 

See  the  gleaming  from  afar  ! 
Sons  of  earth  from  slumber  waking 

Hail  the  Bright  and  Morning  Star. 

Hear  the  call !  Oh,  gird  your  armour  on, 
Grasp  the  Spirit's  mighty  Sword  ; 
Take  the  Helmet  of  Salvation, 
Pressing  on  to  battle  for  the  Lord  ! 

2  Trust  in  Him  who  is  your  Captain ; 

Let  no  heart  in  terror  quail ; 

Jesus  leads  the  gathering  legions, 

In  His  name  we  shall  prevail. 

3  Onward  marching,  firm  and  steady, 

Faint  not,  fear  not  Satan's  frown ; 
For  the  Lord  is  with  you  alway, 
Till  you  wear  the  victor's  crown. 

4  Conquering  hosts  with  banners  wav- 

ing, 
Sweeping  on  o'er  hill  and  plain, 
Ne'er  shall  halt  till  swells  the  anthem 
"  Christ  o'er  all  the  world  doth 

[reign  !  " 


689 


6.5. 

Hark  !  a  voice  is  calling :  "  Who  will 
go  to-day  ?  .  .  [Me  nay  ?  .  . 

Who  My  service  seeking,  will  not  say 

Who  will  hold  My  banner  forward  in 
the  fight,  .  .    [God  and  right  ?  " 

'Gainst  My  foes  engaging,  stand  for 

Jesus  leads  His  army,  'neath  His  flag  unfurled, 
All  our  foes  defeating,  right  shall  sweep  the 
world ! 

6 


Conflict  and  Victory 

On  God's  might  relying  till  the  vic- 
tory's won,  .  .  [on  !  .  . 
Satan's  host  defying,  gird  our  armour 
For  the  cause  that's  holy,  for  the  right 
that's  grand,  .  .           [and  hand  ! 
For  God's  warfare  solely,  join  we  heart 
Hear  the  tramp  of  legions,  marching 
as  they  sing,  .  .           [King  ! "  .  . 
"  Glory  to  our  Leader,  glory  to  our 
One  in  holy  purpose,  from  the  near 
and  far,  .  .                     [the  war  ! 
Hear  the  voices  ringing,  marching  to 


/3.S.\ 
V581/ 


PJ« 


Give  thanks  unto  God  who  is  able 
and  willing  [draw  near ; 

To  save  to  the  uttermost  all  who 
To  send  out  His  light,  their  redemp- 
tion fulfilling,        [pel  every  fear. 
While  His  wonderful  love  shall  dis- 

Arise  !  .  .  arise  !  .  .  Arise,  for  thy  light  is  come  • 
Arise  !  .  .  arise  !  .  .  Arise,  for  thy  light  is  come  ' 
The  light ...  of  truth  . .  to  lead  . . .  thee  home  ; .  • 
Arise  !  oh,  arise  !  for  thy  light  is  come  ! 

2  Sweet    hope    in    the    home    of   the 

drunkard  hath  risen, 
Where  the  darkness  of  sorrow  too 
long  held  its  reign ; 
He  hath  cast  off  his  fetters,  and  burst 
from  his  prison, 
And  the  sunshine  of  joy  fills  his 
heart  once  again. 

3  Then  banish  the  wine-cup,  and  seek 

for  a  blessing  [can  prevail : 

From  Him  in  whose  might  you  alone 

For  they  who  will  seek  Him,  their 

weakness  confessing, 
Shall  have  strength  to  resist  all  the 

foes  who  assail. 


8.M. 

What  though  th'  accuser  roar 

Of  ills  that  I  have  done ; 
I  know  them  well,   and   thousands 

Jehovah  findeth  none.  [more ; 

His  be  the  Victor's  name 

Who  fought  our  fight  alone ; 
Triumphant  saints  no  honour  claim ; 

Their  conquest  was  His  own. 

By  weakness  and  defeat, 

He  won  the  meed  and  crown ; 
Trod  all  our  foes  beneath  His  feet, 

By  being  trodden  down. 

He  hell  in  hell  laid  low ; 

Made  sin,  He  sin  o'erthrew ; 
Bowed  to  the  grave,  destroyed  it  so, 

And  death,  by  dying,  slew. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


Bless,  bless  the  Conqueror  slain  ! 
Slain  by  Divine  decree  !        [again, 
Who    lived,    who    died,    who    lives 
For  thee,  His  saint,  for  thee. 


692  (B) 


7,6. 


Trust  on,  trust  on,  believer  ! 

Though  long  the  conflict  be, 
Thou  yet  shall  prove  victorious ; 

Thy  God  shall  tight  for  thee. 

Trust  on !  .  .  trust  on  !  .  . 

Though  dark  the  night  and  drear : 
Trust  on  !  .  .  trust  on  I  .  . 

The  morning  dawn  is  near. 

Trust  on  !  the  danger  presses, 
Temptation  strong  is  near; 

Over  life's  dangerous  rapids 
He  shall  thy  passage  steer. 

The  Lord  is  strong  to  save  us, 

He  is  a  faithful  friend : 
Trust  on,  trust  on,  believer  ! 

Oh,  trust  Him  to  the  end  ! 

\1M/  8.7.D. 

Onward  !  upward !  Christian  soldier, 

Turn  not  back  nor  sheath  thy  sword : 
Let  its  blade  be  sharp  for  conquest 

In  the  battle  for  the  Lord. 
From  the  great  white  throne  eternal, 

God  Himself  is  looking  down ; 
He  it  is  who  now  commands  thee, 

Take  the  cross  and  win  the  crown. 

Onward  !  upward  !  doing,  daring 

All  for  Him  who  died  for  thee; 
Face  the  foe  and  meet  with  boldness 

Danger,  whatsoe'er  it  be. 
From  the  battlements  of  glory, 

Holy  ones  are  looking  down ;   [ing : 
Thou  canst  almost  hear  them  shout- 

"  On  !  let  no  one  take  thy  crown.'* 

Onward  !   till  thy  course  is  finished, 

Like  the  ransomed  ones  before ; 
Keep  the  faith  through  persecution, 

Never  give  the  battle  o'er. 
Onward  !  upward  !  till  victorious 

Thou  shalt  lay  thine  armour  down, 
And  thy  loving  Saviour  bids  thee 

At  His  hand  receive  thy  crown. 


694  c 


s.s.\ 

85  ) 


11a. 

We're  marching  to  Canaan  with 
banner  and  song,       [the  wrong ; 

We're  soldiers  enlisted  to  fight  'gainst 

But,  lest  in  the  conflict  our  strength 
should  divide,  [Lord's  side  ? 

We  ask,  Who  among  us  is  on  the 


Oh,,  who  is  there  among  us, 

The  true  and  the  tried, 
Who'll  stand  by  his  colours  ? 

Who's  on  the  Lord's  side  ? 

The  sword  may  be  burnished,  the 
armour  be  bright,  [light; 

For  Satan  appears  as  an  angel  of 

Yet  darkly  the  bosom  may  treachery 
hide,  [the  Lord's  side." 

While  lips  are  professing,  "I'm  on 

Who  is  there  among  us  yet  under  the 
rod,  [of  God  ! 

Who  knows  not  the  pardoning  mercy 

Oh,  bring  to  Him  humbly  the  heart 
in  its  pride ;         [the  Lord's  side. 

Oh,  haste  while  He's  waiting,  and  seek 

Oh,  heed  not  the  sorrow,  the  pain, 
or  the  wrong,  [into  song ; 

For  soon  shall  our  sighing  be  changed 

So,  bearing  the  cross  of  our  covenant 
Guide,  [the  Lord's  side."' 

We'll  shout,  as  we  triumph,  "  Pm  on 


695  ( 


S.SA 
684; 


C.M.D. 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 

A  kingly  crown  to  gain ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar, 

Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 
Who  best  can  drink  His  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain ; 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 

He  follows  in  His  train. 

The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave : 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 

And  called  on  Him  to  save : 
Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain,      [wrong : 
He  prayed   for  them  that   did  the 

Who  follows  in  his  train  ? 

A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came:    [knew, 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane ;  [feel : 

They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to 

Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

A  noble  army — men  and  boys 

The  matron  and  the  maid — 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  arrayed,     [heaven 
They   climbed   the   steep   ascent   of 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain : 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train. 


696  ( 


s.s.\ 

33-/ 


P.M. 


Only  an  armour-bearer,  firmly  I 
stand,  [command ; 

Waiting    to    follow    at    the    King's 

Marching,  if  "  Onward "  shall  the 
order  be,  [faithfully. 

Standing    by    my    Captain,    serving 

Hear  ye  the  battle-cry  !  "  Forward  !  "  the  call ; 
See,  see,  the  faltering  ones,  backward  they  fall. 
Surely  my  Captain  may  depend  on  me, 
Though  but  an  armour-bearer  I  may  be. 

2  Only  an  armour-bearer,  now  in  the 

field,  [and  shield, 

Guarding  a  shining  helmet,  sword, 
Waiting  to  hear  the  thrilling  battle- 
cry,  [here  am  I." 
Ready    then    to    answer,    "  Master, 

3  Only  an  armour-bearer,  yet  may  I 

share  [wear : 

Glory  immortal,  and  a  bright  crown 
If  in  the  battle  to  my  trust  I'm  true, 
Mine  shall   be  the  honours  in  the 

Grand  Review. 


697 


P.M. 

Mine  eyes  have  seen  the  glory  of  the 

coming  of  the  Lord ; 
He  is  trampling  out  the  vintage  where 

the  grapes  of  wrath  are  stored ; 
He  hath  loosed  the  fateful  lightning 

of  His  terrible,  swift  sword : 
Our  God  is  marching  on. 

Glory  !  glory  !  Hallelujah! 
Glory  !  glory  !  Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  !  glory  I  Hallelujah  ! 
Our  God  is  marching  on. 

2  I  have  seen  Him  in  the  watch-fires 

of  a  hundred  circling  camps ; 
They  have  builded  Him  an  altar  in 

the  evening  dews  and  damps ; 
I  can  read  His  righteous  sentence  by 

the  dim  and  flaring  lamps : 
Our  God  is  marching  on. 

3  He  has  sounded  forth  the  trumpet 

that  shall  never  call  retreat ; 
He  is  sifting  out  the  hearts  of  men 

before  His  judgment-seat : 
Oh,   be   swift,   my   soul,   to   answer 

Him  !  be  jubilant,  my  feet  ! 
Our  God  is  marching  on. 

4  In  the  beauty  of  the  lilies,  Christ  was 

born  across  the  sea, 
With    a    glory   in    His   bosom    that 

transfigures  you  and  me : 
As  He  died  to  make  men  holy,  let  us 

die  to  make  men  free, 
While  God  is  marching  on. 


Conflict  and  Victory 

698  (!£) 

Yield  not  to  temptation,  for  yielding 
is  sin,  [to  win ; 

Each  victory  will  help  you  some  other 

Fight  manfully  onward,  dark  passions 
subdue,  [through. 

Look  ever  to  Jesus,  He'll  carry  you 

Ask  the  Saviour  to  help  you, 
Comfort,  strengthen,  and  keep  y&u; 
He  is  willing  to  aid  you, 
He  will  carry  you  through. 

2  Shun  evil  companions,  bad  language 

disdain,  [take  it  in  vain : 

God's  name  hold  in  reverence,  nor 
Be    thoughtful    and    earnest,    kind- 
hearted  and  true ;  [through. 
Look  ever  to  Jesus,  He'll  carry  you 

3  To  him  that  o'ercometh  God  giveth 

a  crown ; 
Through    faith    we    shall    conquer, 

though  often  cast  down ; 
He  who  is  our  Saviour  our  strength 

will  renew ;  [through. 

Look  ever  to  Jesus,  He'll  carry  you 


699  ( 


s.s.\ 

801/ 


8.8. 

O  brother,  life's  journey  beginning, 

With  courage  and  firmness  arise  ! — 
Look  well  to  the  course  thou  art 
choosing; 

Be  earnest,  be  watchful,  and  wise  ! 
Remember — two    paths    are    before 
thee, 

And  both  thy  attention  invite ; 
But  one  leadeth  on  to  destruction, 

The  other  to  joy  and  delight. 

God  help  you  to  follow  His  banner, 
And  serve  Him  wherever  you  go ; 

And  when  you  are  tempted,  my  brother, 
God  give  you  the  grace  to  say  "  No  I  " 

2  O  brother,  yield  not  to  the  tempter, 

No  matter  what  others  may  do ; 
Stand  firm   in   the   strength  of  the 
Master, 

Be  loyal,  be  faithful,  and  tme  ! 
Each  trial  will  make  you  the  stronger, 

If  you,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
Fight  manfully  under  your  Leader, 

Obeying  the  voice  of  His  word. 

3  O  brother*  the  Saviour  is  calling  ! 

Beware  of  the  danger  of  sin ; 
Resist  not  the  voice  of  the  Spirit, 

That  whispers  so  gently  within. 
God  calls  you  to  enter  His  service — 

To  live  for  Him  here,  day  by  day ; 
And  share  by  and  by  in  the  glory 

That  never  shall  vanish  away. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


700  (K) 

Hark  !  the  temperance  bells  are  ring- 
Joyous  music  fills  the  air ;         [ing, 

Strength  and  hope  their  tones  are 
bringing 
To  the  homes  where  dwelt  despair. 

Hear  the  bells,  .  .  .  joyous  bells,  .  .  . 

Chime  the  anthem  of  the  free  ; 
Hear  the  bells,  .  .  .  merry  bells,  .  . . 

Sound  the  temperance  jubilee  ! 

2  Long  the  tyrant  foe  hath  taken 

Cherished  loved  ones  for  his  own ; 
Now  his  cruel  power  is  shaken, 
Soon  will  fall  his  tottering  throne. 

3  Brothers,  come  !   the  hosts  are  form- 

Let  us  join  without  delay;       [ing  ! 
Bright  the  hills  with  tints  of  morning, 
Dawning  of  a  better  day. 

Jxjl.   (am)  p.m. 

Down  from  the   mountains   a   gay 

little  stream, 

Leaping  along,  leaping  along, 

Sang  a  sweet  tune  to  the  sun's  merry 

Leaping  along,  along.  [beam, 

Murmuring  stream,  murmuring  stream, 

Flow  to  the  rolling  sea  ; 
Murmuring  stream,  murmuring  stream, 

Singing  of  purity.  [hours, 

2  Cooling  the  grass  in  the  long  summer 

Smiling  along,  smiling  along ; 
Giving  a  drink  to  the  birds  and  the 
Smiling  along,  along.  [flowers, 

3  Wider  and  wider  as  onward  you  flow, 

Rippling  along,  rippling  along ; 
Carry  a  blessing  wherever  you  go, 
Rippling  along,  along. 

4  Bright  little  streamlets  we  children 

may  be, 
Singing  along,  singing  along, 
Loving  and  helpful,  pure-hearted  and 
Singing  along,  along.  [free, 


702 


/S.SA 
V329/ 


8.7. 


Long  in  darkness  we  have  waited 
For  the  shining  of  the  Light ; 

Long  have  felt  the  things  we  hated 
Sink  us  still  in  deeper  night. 

Blessed  Jesus,  loving  Saviour  ! 

Tender,  faithful,  strong,  and  true, 
Break  the  fetters  that  have  bound  us, 

Make  us  in  Thyself  anew  ! 

2  Now,  at  last,  the  Light  appeareth, 

Jesus  stands  upon  the  shore ; 
And  with  tender  voice  He  calleth, 
"  Come  to  Me,  and  sin  no  more  !  " 

3  Nothing  have  we  but  our  weakness, 

Naught  but  sorrow,  sin,  and  care; 


All  within  is  loathsome  vileness, 
All  without  is  dark  despair. 

4  All  our  talents  we  have  wasted, 

All  Thy  laws  have  disobeyed ; 
But  Thy  goodness  now  we've  tasted, 
In  Thy  robes  we  stand  arrayed. 

5  Thou  hast  saved  us — do  Thou  keep 

Guide  us  by  Thine  eye  divine ;    [us, 
Let  the  Holy  Spirit  teach  us, 
That  our  light  may  ever  shine. 

Blessed  Jesus,  be  Thou  near  us, 
Give  us  of  Thy  grace  to-day ; 

While  we're  calling,  do  Thou  hear  us, 
Send  us  now  Thy  peace,  we  pray. 


703  (S) 


P.M. 

Sound  the  battle-cry  !  See  !  the  foe 
is  nigh ;  [Lord  ! 

Raise    the    standard    high    for    the 

Gird  your  armour  on,  stand  firm 
every  one, 

Rest  your  cause  upon  His  holy  Word  ! 

Rouse  then,  soldiers  !  rally  round  the  banner  ! 

Ready,  steady,  pass  the  word  along ; 
Onward  I  forward  !  shout  aloud  Hosanna  ! 

Christ  is  Captain  of  the  mighty  throng  ! 

2  Strong  to  meet  the  foe,  marching  on 

we  go,  [vail ; 

While  our  cause  we  know  must  pre- 
Shield  and  banner  bright  gleaming  in 

the  light,  [fail  ! 

Battling  for  the  right,  we  ne'er  can 

3  O  Thou  God  of  all,  hear  us  when  we 

call; 

Help  us  one  and  all,  by  Thy  grace ; 

When  the  battle's  done,  and  the  vic- 
tory won,  [face ! 

May  we  wear  the  crown  before  Thy 


704 


6.5.6.5.0, 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them  on  the 
holy  ground,  [thee  around  ? 

How  the  powers  of  darkness  compass 

Christian,  up  and  smite  them,  count- 
ing gain  but  loss ;  [cross. 

Smite  them  by  the  merit  of  the  holy 

2  Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them,  how 

they  work  within,  [into  sin  ? 

Striving,  tempting,  luring,  goading 
Christian,   never  tremble,   never   be 

downcast ;  [pray  and  fast. 

Gird  thee  for  the  conflict,  watch  and 

3  Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them,  how 

they  speak  thee  fair?  [and  prayer?" 
"  Always  fast  and  vigil,  always  watch 


Conflict  and  Victory — Comfort  in  Sorrow 


Christian,  answer  boldly,  "  While  I   ' 

breathe  I  pray" ;        [end  in  day. 
Peace  shall  follow  battle,  night  shall 

4  "  Well  I  know  thy  trouble,  O  My 

servant  true ;  [too  i 

Thou  art  very  weary — I  was  weary 

But  that  toil  shall  make  thee  some 

day  all  Mine  own,   [My  throne." 

And  the  end  of  sorrow  shall  be  near 


705 


/CCA 

V221; 


8.7. 


Over  hill  and  lofty  mountain, 
Hear  the  gospel  trumpet  call ; 

Listen  to  the  strains  inspiring, 
Tis  a  message  for  us  all. 

Fall  into  line  for  the  con  -  -  flict ! 
Fall  into  line  for  the  con  -  -  flict ! 
Rally  at  the  trumpet's  call,  rally  I  rally  I 
Rally,  Christian  soldiers  all ! 

2  Girding  on  the  royal  armour, 

Wave  the  glorious  banner  high  ! 

While  for  truth  and  right  contending, 

Angels  watch  you  from  the  sky. 

3  Sound  again  the  silver  trumpet  ! 

Sound  aloud  the  battle-cry  ! 
"  All  for  Jesus,  all  for  Jesus  !  " 
We  shall  conquer  though  we  die  ! 


706 


/S.SA 

Veil/ 


6.5. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers  !  march- 
ing as  to  war,  [before. 

Looking   unto    Jesus,    who    is    gone 

Christ,  the  Royal  Master,  leads  against 
the  foe ;  [go. 

Forward  into  battle  see  His  banners 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers  I  marching  as 

to  war. 
Looking  unto  Jesus,  who  is  gone  before. 

2  At  the  name  of  Jesus  Satan's  host 

doth  flee ;  [victory  ! 

On  then,  Christian  soldiers,  on  to 
Hell's  foundations  quiver  at  the  shout 

of  praise :  [anthems  raise  ! 

Brothers,  lift  your  voices,  loud  your 

3  Like  a  mighty  army  moves  the  church 

of  God :  [saints  have  trod ; 

Brothers,  we  are  treading  where  the 
We  are  not   divided,   all   one  body 

we —  [charity. 

One  in  hope  and  doctrine,  one  in 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish,  king- 

doms rise  and  wane ;  [remain : 
But  the  church  of  Jesus  constant  will 
Gates  of  hell  can  never  'gainst  that 

church  prevail ;  [that  cannot  fail. 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise  and 


707 


5  Onward   then,   ye  people,  join  our 

happy  throng :       [triumph-song : 

Blend  with  ours  your  voices  in  the 

Glory,    praise,    and    honour,    unto 

Christ  the  King,         [angels  sing. 

This  through  countless  ages  men  and 

(  7  ')  7.5.7.8 

Standing  by  a  purpose  true, 
Heeding  God's  command, 

Honour  them,  the  faithful  few  ! 
All  hail  to  Daniel's  Band  ! 

Dare  to  be  a  Daniel ! 

Dare  to  stand  alone  ! 
Dare  to  have  a  purpose  firm  ! 

Dare  to  make  it  known  1 

2  Many  mighty  men  are  lost, 
Daring  not  to  stand, 

Who  for  God  had  been  a  host, 
By  joining  Daniel's  Band  ! 

3  Many  giants,  great  and  tall, 
Stalking  through  the  land, 

Headlong  to  the  earth  would  fall, 
If  met  by  Daniel's  Band  ! 

4  Hold  the  gospel  banner  high  ! 
On  to  victory  grand  ! 

Satan  and  his  host  defy, 
And  shout  for  Daniel's  Band  ! 


708 


/S.S.\ 

V548/  P.M. 

We  will  not  despair, 

Though  storms   our  bark  may 
Knowing  everywhere,  [sever ; 

Jehovah  can  deliver  ! 

2  When  in  death's  dark  vale, 

By  Jordan's  rolling  river, 
Earthly  helpers  fail, 
Jehovah  must  deliver  ! 

3  Oh,  let  come  what  will, 

We'll  trust  our  faithful  Giver; 
And  our  song  is  still — 
Jehovah  will  deliver  ! 


709 


Comfort  in  Sorrow 


P.M. 

O  troubled  heart,  be  thou  not  afraid, 
In  the  Lord  thy  God  let  thy  hope  be 

stayed ; 
He  will  hear  thy  cry,  and  will  give 

thee  aid, 

Whate'er  thy  cross  may  be. 

He  is  able  still  to  deliver  thee,  [shall  be : 
And  His  own  right  hand  thy  defence 
He  is  able  still  to  deliver  thee, 
Then  be  thou  not  afraid. 

2  O   troubled  heart,   though   thy  foes 

unite,  [armour  bright ; 

Let    thy    faith    be    strong    and    thy 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


Thou   shalt   overcome   through   His 
power  and  might. 
And  more  than  conqueror  be. 

3  O  troubled  heart,  when  thy  way  is 

drear,  [fear ; 

He  will  rescue  thee  and  dispel  thy 

In  thy  greatest  need  He  is  always 

To  Him  all  glory  be  !  [near — 


710  ( 


S.S.N 


L.M. 


O  weary  heart,  there  is  a  Home, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  toil  and  care ; 
A  Home  where  changes  never  come : 
Who  would  not  fain  be  resting  there  ? 

Oh  wait,  .  .  .  meekly  wait,  and  murmur  not ! 
Oh  wait,  .  .  meekly  wait,  and  murmur  not  i 

Oh  wait,  ...  oh  wait,  .  .  . 

Oh  wait,  and  murmur  not !  .  .  . 

2  Yet  when  bowed  down  beneath  the 

load 
By  heaven  allowed,  thine  earthly  lot ; 
Look  up  !    thou'lt  reach  that  blest 

abode : 
Wait,  meekly  wait,  and  murmur  not  ! 

3  If  in  thy  path  some  thorns  are  found, 
Oh,  think  who  bore  them  on  His 

brow ;  [found, 

If    grief    thy    sorrowing    heart    has 
It  reached  a  holier  than  thou. 

4  Toil  on  !  nor  deem,  though  sore  it  be, 
One  sigh  unheard,  one  prayer  forgot ; 
The  day  of  rest  will  dawn  for  thee : 
Wait,  meekly  wait,  and  murmur  not  ! 


711 


(S.SA 
1,421/ 


8.7. 

What  though  clouds  are  hovering  o'er 

And  I  seem  to  walk  alone —    [me, 
Longing,  'mid  my  cares  and  crosses, 

For  the  joys  that  now  are  flown  ! 
If  I've  Jesus,  "  Jesus  only," 

Then  my  sky  will  have  a  gem ; 
He's  the  Sun  of  brightest  splendour, 

And  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

2  What  though  all  my  earthly  journey 

Bringeth  naught  but  weary  hours ; 
And,  in  grasping  for  life's  roses., 

Thorns  I  find  instead  of  flowers  ! 
If  I've  Jesus,  "  Jesus  only," 

I  possess  a  cluster  rare  ; 
He's  the  "  Lily  of  the  Valley," 

And  the  "  Rose  of  Sharon  "  fair. 

3  What  though  all  my  heart  is  yearning 

For  the  loved  of  long  ago — 
Bitter  lessons  sadly  learning 

From  the  shadowy  page  of  woe  ! 


If  I've  Jesus,  "  Jesus  only," 

He'll  be  with  me  to  the  end ; 
And,  unseen  by  mortal  vision, 

Angel  bands  will  o'er  me  bend. 
4  When  I  soar  to  realms  of  glory, 

And  an  entrance  I  await, 
If  I  whisper,  "  Jesus  only  !  " 

Wide  will  ope  the  pearly  gate ; 
When  I  join  the  heavenly  chorus, 

And  the  angel-hosts  I  see, 
Precious  Jesus,  "  Jesus  only," 

Will  my  theme  of  rapture  be. 


712  ©) 


D.C.M. 


O  child  of  God,  wait  patiently, 

When  dark  thy  path  may  be ; 
And  let  thy  faith  lean  trustingly 

On  Him  who  cares  for  thee ; 
And  though  the  clouds  hang  drearily 

Upon  the  brow  of  night, 
Yet  in  the  morning  joy  will  come, 

And  fill  thy  soul  with  light. 

2  O  child  of  God,  He  loveth  thee, 

And  thou  art  all  His  own ; 
With  gentle  hand  He  leadeth  thee — 

Thou  dost  not  walk  alone ; 
And  though  thou  watchest  wearily 

The  long  and  stormy  night, 
Yet  in  the  morning  joy  will  come, 

And  fill  thy  soul  with  light. 

3  O  child  of  God,  how  peacefully 

He  calms  thy  fears  to  rest; 
And  draws  thee  upward,  tenderly, 

Where  dwell  the  pure  and  blest ! 
And  He  who  bendeth  silently 

Above  the  gloom  of  night,         [joy 
Will  take  thee  home,  where  endless 

Shall  fill  thy  soul  with  light. 

J  13  P.M. 

Be   still,    O   heart  !     why   fear   and 
tremble  ? 

What  evil  can  thy  steps  betide  ? 
Though  foes,  a  mighty  host,  assemble, 

Fear  not,  for  God  is  on  thy  side. 

Be  still,  .  .  O  heart  !  .  . 

What  evil  can  betide  thee  ? 
Fear  not,  .  .  fear  not,  .  . 

With  God  to  walk  beside  thee. 

2  Be  still,  O  heart  !   the  Lord  of  glory 

Was   once   a   man   acquaint   with 

grief;  [story — 

He    stoops    to    hear — tell    all    thy 

He  loves,  He  cares,  He'll  send 
relief. 

3  Be  still,  O  heart  !   cease  fearing,  fret- 

About  the  future  all  unknown ;  [ting 


Ne'er  think  the  Master  is  forgetting 
About  His  child — His  loved  and 
own. 
4  Be  still,  O  heart  !  thy  Lord  will  send 
thee 
The  clouds  or  sunshine  as  is  best ; 
His  own  right  hand  shall  e'er  defend 
thee ;  [rest. 

Then  trust   His   love,   and   be  at 


714 


8.8.8.6.8.6. 

O  aching  heart,  with  sorrow  torn, 
Thy  Lord  is  near  and  knows  ! 

He  knows  it  all — the  feet  way-worn, 
The  weary  cares  and  woes, 

The  load  of  grief  in  anguish  borne, 
Thy  Lord  is  near:  ...  He  knows. 

He  knows,  .  .  He  knows  ;  .  . 
Thy  Lord  is  near  :  He  knows. 

2  O    fainting   soul,    with    doubts    op- 

pressed, 

Thy  Lord  is  near  and  knows  ! 
He  knows  it  all — how  thou  art  pressed 

On  every  side  with  foes, 
He  waits  to  be  thy  cherished  Guest ; 

Thy  Lord  is  near:  ...  He  knows. 

3  O  weary  head,  that  fain  would  rest, 

Thy  Lord  is  near  and  knows  ! 
He  knows  it  all,  and  on  His  breast 

Thou  raayest  now  repose ; 
Drop  every  care  at  His  behest ; 

Thy  Lord  is  near :  He  knows. 

4  O  lonely  one,  live  thou  thy  best, 

Thy  Lord  is  near  and  knows  ! 
He  knows  it  all,  sees  every  test — 

Yes,  every  tear  that  flows : 
Rejoice,  faint  heart,  His  way  is  best ; 

Thy  Lord  is  near :  He  knows. 


715 


(W 


8.7. 

Hope  on,  hope  on,  O  troubled  heart  ! 

If  doubts  and  fears  o'ertake  thee, 
Remember  this — the  Lord  hath  said, 

He  "  never  will  forsake  thee." 
Then  murmur  not,  still  bear  thy  lot, 

Nor  yield  to  care  or  sorrow; 
Be  sure  the  clouds  that  frown  to-day 

Will  break  in  smiles  to-morrow. 
2  Hope  on,  hope  on  !  though  dark  and 
deep 

The  shadows  gather  o'er  thee; 
Be  not  dismayed :  thy  Saviour  holds 

The  Lamp  of  Life  before  thee. 
And  if  He  will  that  thou  to-day 

Shouldst  tread  the  vale  of  sorrow, 
Be  not  afraid ;  but  trust  and  wait — 

The  sun  will  shine  to-morrow. 


Comfort  in  Sorrow 

3  Hope  on,  hope  on  !  go  bravely  forth, 

Through  trial  and  temptation; 
Directed  by  the  Word  of  truth, 

So  full  of  consolation. 
There  is  a  calm  for  every  storm ; 

A  joy  for  every  sorrow ;  [wake 

A  night  from  which  the  soul  shall 

To  hail  an  endless  morrow. 


716 


D.C.* 


O  troubled  heart,  there  is  a  balm 

To  heal  thy  every  wound  ! 
In  thy  Redeemer's  bleeding  side 

That  balm  alone  is  found. 
The  hidden  anguish  of  the  soul, 

The  burning  tears  that  fall, 
The    sigh    that    rends    thy    aching 
breast — 

Thy  Saviour  knows  them  all. 

2  Go  where  no  ear  but  His  can  hear, 

No  eye  but  His  can  see ; 
Has  He  not  said  that  as  thy  day 

E'en  so  thy  strength  shall  be  ? 
Though  heaven  and  earth  should  pass 

His  Word  can  never  fail,       [away, 
If  thou  by  faith  approach  His  throne, 

By  faith  thou  shalt  prevail. 

3  Then  why  cast  down  ?   these  passing 

Thy  path  that  sometimes  dim,  [ills, 
Will  work  together  for  tliy  good 

If  thou  but  trust  in  Him : 
The  many  blessings  of  the  past 

With  gratitude  recall ; 
Then  tell  thy  sorrows  at  the  feet 

Of  Him  who  knows  them  all. 


717 


/s.s.\ 


8s. 


Oh,  weary  pilgrim,  lift  your  head : 
For  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 

For  God  in  His  own  Word  hath  said 
That  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 

Joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 
Joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 
Weeping  may  endure  for  a  night; 
But  joy  cometh  hi  the  morning  1 

2  Ye    trembling    saints,    dismiss    your 

fears : 
For  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 
Oh,  weary  mourner,  dry  your  tears : 
For  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 

3  Rejoice  !  the  night  will  soon  be  gone : 

For  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 
And   then   shall  come  the  glorious 
dawn  : 
For  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 

4  Oh,  may  we  all  be  glad  to-day  ! 

For  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 

Our  God  shall  wipe  all  tears  away : 
For  joy  cometh  in  the  morning  ! 

/  A  O  (321/  8.8.8.4. 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
tar  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough 

way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

Thy  will  be  done  ! 
Thy  will  be  done  ! 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

2  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

3  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest: 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

4  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day : 
Blend  it  with  Thine ;  and  take  away 
All  now  that  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

5  Then  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  be- 
1*11  sing  upon  a  happier  shore,    [fore, 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

y  jl  y  (362)  n.10. 

Come,  ye  disconsolate  !    where'er  ye 

languish,  [kneel : 

Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently 

Here    bring    your   wounded    hearts, 

here  tell  your  anguish ; 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven 

cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate  !    light  of  the 

straying,  [pure ! 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and 

Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly 

saying,  [cannot  cure. 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven 

3  Here   see   the   Bread   of  Life  !    see 

waters  flowing         [from  above : 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure 

Come  to  the  feast  of  love;    come, 

ever  knowing,  [can  remove. 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven 


720 


/N.HA 
V  90  J 


8.7.D. 


Night  has  fallen  on  the  city, 
And  the  streets  at  last  are  still, 

Where  the  noisy  crowd,  the  day  long, 
Did  the  air  with  shoutings  fill ; 


And  the  weary,  way-worn  travellers, 
Preaching  Jesus  through  the  land, 

Are  in  deepest  dungeon  darkness, 
By  the  magistrates'  command. 

2  Many  stripes  to  them  are  given, 

Many  curses  on  them  cast ; 
Many  bolts  and  bars  surround  them ; 

In  the  stocks  their  feet  are  fast ; 
While  the  cruel  Roman  jailer, 

All  securely  sleeping  on, 
Little  dreams  the  mighty  wonders 

Of  the  morrow's  early  dawn. 

3  Hark  the  sighing  of  the  prisoners  ! 

Hear  their  moanings  loud  and  long  ! 
No :  again,  and  louder,  clearer, 

'Tis  the  voice  of  prayer  and  song  ! 
See,  the  prison  walls  are  shaking, 

And  the  door  wide  open  stands  ! 
Lo,  behold  the  earth  is  quaking, 

Loosed  are  every  prisoner's  bands  ! 

4  Oh,  there's  not  a  cell  so  lonely 

But  a  song  may  echo  there ; 
Oh,  there's  not  a  night  so  cheerless, 

But  there's  potency  in  prayer; 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  thou  weary  pilgrim  I 

Song    will    bring    thee    heavenly 

peace;  [prisoner ! 

Pray,     oh,     pray,     thou     burdened 

God  will  give  thee  sweet  release. 


721  ( 


S.SA 
742/ 


lit. 


O  eyes  that  are  weary  and  hearts 
that  are  sore,  [more ; 

Look  off  unto  Jesus,  and  sorrow  no 

The  light  of  His  countenance  shineth 
so  bright,  [be  no  night. 

That  on  earth  as  in  heaven  there  need 

2  Looking    off  unto    Jesus,    my   eyes 

cannot  see  [around  me ; 

The  troubles  and  dangers  that  throng 
They  cannot  be  blinded  with  sorrow- 
ful tears ;  [belief-fears. 
They  cannot  be  shadowed  with  un- 

3  Looking  off  unto  Jesus,  my  spirit  is 

blest ;  [I  have  rest ; 

In  the  world  I  have  turmoil,  in  Him 
The  sea  of  my  life  all  about  me  may 

roar ;  [more. 

When  I  look  unto  Jesus,  I  hear  it  no 

4  Looking   off  unto   Jesus,   I   go   not 

astray ;  [me  the  way ; 

My  eyes  are  on  Him,  and  He  shows 
The  path  may  seem  dark  as  He  leads 

me  along, 
But  following  Jesus  I  cannot  go  wrong. 


Comfort  in  Sorrow 


722  CS-) 


OJH. 


How  oft  our  souls  are  lifted  up, 
When  clouds  are  dark  and  drear; 

For  Jesus  comes,  and  kindly  speaks 
These  loving  words  of  cheer : 

"In  My  Father's  house  are  many  mansions ; 
If  it  were  not  so,  I  would  have  told  you ; 
In  My  Father's  house  are  many  mansions, 
I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you  1  " 

2  How  oft  amid  our  daily  toil, 

With  anxious  care  opprest, 
We  hear  again  the  precious  word 
That  tells  of  joy  and  rest : 

3  Oh,  may  our  faith  in  Him  be  strong, 

Who  feels  our  every  care, 
And  will  for  us — as  He  hath  said — 
A  place  in  heaven  prepare  ! 

4  Then  let  us  work,  and  watch,  and 

Relying  on  the  love  [pray, 

Of  Him  who  now  prepares  a  place 
For  us  in  heaven  above. 


723 


/8.S.N 

V7oo; 


7,8. 


Sometimes  a  light  surprises 

The  Christian  while  he  sings ; 
It  is  the  Lord  who  rises 

With  healing  in  His  wings. 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new ; 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say — 
E'en  let  th'  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may : 

3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing 

But  He  will  bear  us  through ; 
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. 

4  Though  vine  nor  fig  tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear ; 
Though  all  the  fields  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there : 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice ; 

For,  while  in  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 
* 


724 


P.H 

How  dear  to  my  heart,  when  the 
pathway  is  lonely,     [my  Lord — 
That  wonderful  promise  of  Jesus 
That  message  of  mercy,  of  love  and 
compassion,  [blessed  Word. 

I  read  on  the  page  of  His  own 
"  Fear  not  I  I  am  with  thee,"  thy  strength 
and  Redeemer,  [abide ; 

The  Rock  where  in  safety  My  own  shall 
I'll  never  forsake  thee — My  Word  hath  de- 
clared it; 
I'll  never  forsake  thee,  whatever  betide. 

2  When  chilled  by  the  waves  that  are 

surging  around  me,       [may  roll, 

And  clouds  of  affliction  like  billows 

I'll  cling  to   His  word,   which  can 

never  be  broken,  [my  soul. 

And  joy  in  the  comfrot  it  brings  to 

3  Though  tried  in  the  furnace,  my  faith 

shall  not  falter,  [I  will  bear ; 

But,   trusting  in  Jesus,   the  cross 

And    hoping,    enduring,    believing, 

obeying,  [in  His  care. 

I'll  cling  to  His  promise,  and  rest 


725  flft) 


Where'er   my    Father's    hand    may 

All,  all  is  well  !  [guide  me, 

With  Jesus  walking  still  beside  me, 

All,  all  is  well  ! 
Though  shadows  gather  darkly  o'er 

Still  His  love  I'll  tell;  [me, 

He  trod  the  path  of  tears  before  me, 

All,  all  is  v/ell  ! 
He  trod  the  path  of  tears  before  me : 

All,  all  is  well  ! 

2  Though  what  I  ask  He  oft  denies  me, 

All,  all  is  well  !  [me, 

With  what  I  need  His  grace  supplies 
All,  all  is  well  !  [sure. 

Thro'  joy  or  grief,  thro'  pain  or  plea- 
Still  His  love  I'll  tell; 
He  is  my  soul's  eternal  treasure : 
All,  all  is  well  ! 

3  Though  round  my  bark  life's  storms 

All,  all  is  well  !  [are  beating, 

I  hear  my  Saviour's  voice  repeating, 

All,  all  is  well  ! 
And  when  I  come  to  Jordan's  river, 

Still  His  love  I'll  tell; 
And  shout,  while  safely  passing  over, 

"  All,  all  is  well  !  " 

J  JL\5  (736)  10.10. 

Peace  !   perfect  peace  !   in  this  dark 

world  of  sin  ?  [within. 

The  blood  of  Jesus  whispers  peace 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


2  Peace  !   perfect  peace  !   by  thronging 

duties  prest  ? 
To  do  the  will  of  Jesus,  this  is  rest. 

3  Peace  !  perfect  peace  !   with  sorrows 

surging  round  ?  [found. 

On  Jesus"  bosom  naught  but  calm  is 

4  Peace  !    perfect  peace  !    with  loved 

ones  far  away  ?  [they. 

In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe,  and 

5  Peace  !  perfect  peace  !  our  future  ali 

unknown  ?  [throne. 

Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the 

6  Peace  !  perfect  peace  !  death  shadow- 

ing us  and  ours  ?        [its  powers. 
Jesus  has  vanquished  death  and  all 

7  It  is  enough:    earth's  struggles  soon 

shall  cease,  [peace. 

And  Jesus  call  to  heaven's  perfect 

1  JL  i  P.M. 

"  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled  ;  " 
Rest  in  the  Lord  your  King ; 

Not  without  hope  your  weeping ; 

Those  who  in  Christ  are  sleeping 

He  in  the  clouds  will  bring. 

*'  Where  -  -  fore  comfort  ye,  comfort  ye  one 

anoth  -  er,  .  [these  words  j  . . 

Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye,  comfort  ye  with 

Vhere  -  -  fore  comfort  ye,  comfort  ye  one 

anoth  -  er,  .  [words."  .  . 

Comfort  ye  one  anoth  -  er,  .  with  these 

2  '*  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled ;  " 

If  ye  on  Christ  believe, 
Joy  for  each  night  of  sorrow, 
Life,  and  a  bright  to-morrow, 

Ye  shall  from  Him  receive. 

3  Watch,  for  the  Lord  is  coming ; 

Watch,  for  the  time  draws  near ; 
He  by  His  saints  attended, 
Ke  that  to  heaven  ascended, 

Soon  will  again  appear. 

i  U&    \M  6.4.D. 

Weary  of  wandering  long,  my  sore 
heart  saith ;        [me  Thy  path  !  " 

**  Show  me  Thy  way,  O  Lord  !  teach 

I  thought  these  weary  feet  straight- 
way would  find  [behind. 

All  rough  and  rugged  paths  left  far 

2  But  as  I  onward  passed,   the  way 

grew  steep ;  [skies  did  weep ; 

And  black  clouds  gathered  fast,  and 
And   darkness   seemed   to  hide   the 

toilsome  road :  [O  God  ?  " 

Amazed,  again  I  cried,  "  Thy  way, 

3  "A  lamp  unto  my  feet  "  God's  Word 

did  prove;    [spoke  thus  in  love: 
A   '*  still,   small   voice,"  and   sweet, 


"Whoso,  through  night  and  day,  God's 
way  pursues,        [shall  choose.'  " 
*  Him  shall  He  teach  the  way  that  He 
4  Then,  since  He  chose  for  me  this 
nigged  path,  [fast  faith ; 

My  hand  in  His  shall  be  with  stead- 
Each   step   this   darksome   night   is 

bringing  me 
Still  nearer  to  the  bright  eternity. 

We  may  not  climb  the  heavenly  steep:? 

To  bring  the  Lord  Christ  down : 
In  vain  we  search  the  lowest  deeps, 

For  Him  no  depths  can  drown. 

2  But  warm,  sweet,  tender,  even  yet 

A  present  help  is  He ; 
And  faith  has  still  its  Olivet, 
And  love  its  Galilee. 

3  The  healing  of  Hh  seamless  dress 

Is  by  our  beds  of  pain ;  [press, 

We  touch  Him  in  life's  throng  and 
And  we  are  whole  again. 

4  O  Lord  and  Master  of  us  all, 

Whate'er  our  name  or  sign, 
We  own  Thy  sway,  we  hear  Thy  call. 
We  test  our  lives  by  Thine  ! 

J  %5\J    (658/  CM. 

Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me 
Let  Thine  outstretched  wing  [calm ; 

Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  palm, 
Beside  her  desert-spring.  [rude 

2  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and 

The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet— 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude, 
Calm  in  the  bustling  street : 

3  Cairn  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  health, 

Calm  in  my  hour  of  pain ; 

Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth, 

Calm  in  my  loss  or  gain ; 

4  Calm  in  the  sufferance  of  wrong, 

Like  Him  who  bore  my  shame ; 
Calm  'mid  the  threatening,  taunting 
Who  hate  Thy  holy  name,   [throng, 

5  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm, 

Soft  resting  on  Thy  breast ; 
Soothe  me  with  holy  hymn  and  psalm, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest. 

731   (sV)  u.10. 

Beyond  our  sight  a  city  foursquare 

lieth,  [mists  of  earth ; 

Above   the  clouds,   the  fogs  and 

And  none  but  souls  that  Jesus  puri- 

fieth  [mirth. 

Can  see  its  walls,  or  hear  its  holy 


Comfort  in  Sorrow 


Beyond  our  sight,  .  .  .  beyond  our  night,  .  .  . 

Beyond  this  world's  sad  story ; 
That  city  bright,  ...  it  stands  in  light,  .  .  . 

The  home  of  all  the  holy. 

2  Secure  and  strong,  this  heavenly  city 

builded      [blood-washed  throng, 

By  Christ  the  Lamb  for  all  the 

Gleams  fair  and  bright,  with  golden 

glory  gilded,  [song. 

For  ever  thrilling  with  triumphant 

3  There,  on  the  throne,  the  Lamb  once 

slain  is  seated,  [face ; 

The  Shepherd's  joy  upon  His  holy 

While  countless  hosts,  their  warfare 

all  completed,  [songs  of  praise. 
In    circling    bands,    lift    ceaseless 

4  O  sorrowing  souls,  beneath  earth's 

burdens  bending,  [fair; 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  yonder  city 

And  through  your  tears  let  praise  be 

still  ascending,  [waiting  there. 
For  rest,  and  home,  and  loved  ones 


732 


11.10.11.10. 

Rest  in  the  Lord,  O  weary,  heavy- 
laden  !  [Guide : 
Look  unto  Him,  your  ever-present 
Rest  in  the  Lord,  whose  Word  is 
truth  eternal ;  [betide. 
Leave  all  to  Him,  whatever  may 

2  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  tell  Him  all 

your  sorrow ;         [full,  and  free ; 

Trust  in  His  love,  so  boundless, 

He  will  not  leave,  nor  will  He  e'er 

forsake  you ;  [rest  shall  be. 

Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  sweet  your 

3  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  when  your 

toil  is  over,  [have  passed — 

When  every  storm  and  danger  you 

Lo  !     He    has    said,    whose    Word 

abideth  ever,  [home  at  last. 

You    shall    receive    His    welcome 


733  ( 


8.8.\ 
673/ 


P.M. 


"  Only  a  beam  of  sunshine  " — 

But  oh,  it  was  warm  and  bright ; 
The  heart  of  a  weary  traveller 

Was  cheered  by  its  welcome  sight. 
"  Only  a  beam  of  sunshine  " 

That  fell  from  the  arch  above : 
And  tenderly,  softly  whispered 

A  message  of  peace  and  love. 

Only  a  word  for  Jesus — 
Only  a  whispered  prayer — 

Over  some  grief-worn  spirit 
May  rest  like  a  sunbeam  fair  1 

"  Only  a  beam  of  sunshine  " 
That  into  a  dwelling  crept ; 


Where,  over  a  fading  rosebud, 

A  mother  her  vigil  kept. 
"  Only  a  beam  of  sunshine  "     [tears, 

That   smiled   through   her   falling 
And  showed  her  the  bow  of  promise, 

Forgotten  perhaps  for  years. 

Only  a  word  for  Jesus, 

Oh,  speak  it  in  His  dear  name ; 
To  perishing  souls  around  you 

The  message  of  love  proclaim. 
Go,  like  the  faithful  sunbeam, 

Your  mission  of  joy  fulfil ; 
Remember  the  Saviour's  promise — 

That  He  will  be  with  you  still. 


734  ( 


s.s.\ 

6817 


8.7.4. 


On  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 

Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing — 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  Himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mourn- 

ful ?  [proved  ? 

Have      thy      friends      unfaithful 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scorn- 
ful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee ; 

He  Himself  appears  thy  Friend : 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee, 
Here   their   boasts   and   triumphs 
Great  deliverance  [end ; 

Zion's  King  shall  surely  send. 

4  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble, 

AH  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redressed ; 
For    thy    shame    thou    shalt    have 
double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favour  blessed : 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

735  ( 

There  is  never  a  day  so  dreary, 

But  God  can  make  it  bright ; 
And  unto  the  soul  that  trusts  Him, 

He  giveth  songs  in  the  night. 
There  is  never  a  path  so  hidden, 

But  God  will  lead  the  way, 
If  we  seek  for  the  Spirit's  guidance, 

And  patiently  wait  and  pray ; 
If  we  seek  for  the  Spirit's  guidance, 

And  patiently  wait  and  pray. 


CCA 

203/ 


P.B. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


There  is  never  a  cross  so  heavy, 

But  the  nail-scarred  hands  are  there, 
Outstretched  in  tender  compassion, 

The  burden  to  help  us  bear. 
There  is  never  a  heart  so  broken, 

But  the  loving  Lord  can  heal ; 
For  the  heart  that  was  pierced  on 
Calvary, 

Does  still  for  His  loved  ones  feel. 
There  is  never  a  life  so  darkened, 

So  hopeless  and  unblest,         [God, 
But  may  be  filled  with  the  light  of 

And  enter  His  promised  rest. 
There  is  never  a  sin  or  sorrow, 

There  is  never  a  care  or  loss, 
But  that  we  may  bring  to  Jesus, 

And  leave  at  the  foot  of  the  cross. 


736  ( 


s.s.\ 

687/ 


When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe, 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear — 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 
Thou  our  feeble  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne ; 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear : 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 
When  the  heart  is  sad  within, 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin ; 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear ; 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 
Thou    the    shame,    the    grief,    hast 

known ; 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own, 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear : 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 
When  our  eyes  grow  dim  in  death, 
When  we  heave  the  parting  breath, 
When  our  solemn  doom  is  near — 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 
Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head; 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed ; 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier : 

Jesus,  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 


/  «j>  /    (ebs) 


79. 


Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart ; 
Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art ; 
Make  me  as  a  little  child — 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  Thee. 
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 — 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 

As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 

Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone — 

Let  me  thus  with  Thee  abide, 

As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide  ! 


738 


7.a 


Come  un^o  Me,  ye  weary, 
Sorrowing  ones  oppressed ; 

I  am  your  tender  Shepherd, 
Waiting  to  give  you  rest. 

Come,  come,  come  unto  Me, 
Weary  and  sore  distressed  j 

Come,  come,  come  unto  Me, 
Come  unto  Me  and  rest. 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary : 
List  to  the  voice  so  dear, 

Sweeter  than  angel  music 
Falling  upon  the  ear. 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary : 

List  to  that  voice  again, 
Over  the  barren  mountain, 

Over  the  lonely  plain. 
Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary : 

Why  will  ye  longer  roam  ? 
Come  to  the  arms  of  mercy, 

Come  to  a  Father's  home. 


739 


7.6. 


Thou  art  my  great  "  Physician," 

My  Saviour  and  my  All ; 
I  look  to  Thee  for  blessing, 

And  on  Thy  mercy  call. 
With  tenderest  care  Thou  watchest 

Beside  the  couch  of  pain, 
And  givest  health  and  healing, 

When  human  help  is  vain. 
When  in  the  midnight  watches, 

With  anxious  care  oppressed, 
I  often  hear  Thee  whisper, 

"  Come  unto  Me  and  rest." 
Thou  carest  for  the  weary, 

Dost  mark  the  sparrow's  fall : 
Then  surely  I  can  trust  Thee, 

Thou  art  my  "  All  in  All." 

Thou  art  my  "  Tower  of  Refuge," 

My  "  Strength  "  upon  the  way ; 
My  **  Hope  "  of  endless  glory, 

When  ends  life's  fleeting  day  ! 
Thou  art  the  only  "  Healer  " 

For  body,  mind,  and  soul, 
And  when  all  others  fail  me, 

Thy  touch  can  make  me  whole. 


Comfort  in  Sorrow 


4  Thou  art  my  "  Resurrection  " 

To  life  that  never  dies, 
Where  Thou  art  now  preparing 

A  mansion  in  the  skies : 
Then  hasten  Thine  appearing, 

To  take  Thy  people  home, 
Where  sickness,  pain,  and  sorrow, 

Shall  never,  never  come. 


740  ("*!■) 


L.M. 


Not  now,  but  in  the  coming  years — 
It  may  be  in  the  better  land — 

We'll  read  the  meaning  of  our  tears, 
And  there,  some  time,  we'll  under- 
stand. 

Then  trust  in  God  through  all  thy  days  ; 

Fear  not !  for  He  doth  hold  thy  hand ;  .  . 
Though  dark  thy  way,  still  sing  and  praise ; 

Some  time,  some  time  we'll  understand. 

2  We'll  catch  the  broken  threads  again, 

And  finish  what  we  here  began ; 
Heaven  will  the  mysteries  explain, 
And  then,  ah  then,  we'll  under- 
stand. 

3  We'll  know  why  clouds  instead  of  sun 

Were  over  many  a  cherished  plan ; 
Why  song  has  ceased  when  scarce 
begun;  [stand. 

Tis  there,- some  time,  we'll  under- 

4  Why,  what  we  long  for  most  of  all, 

Eludes  so  oft  our  eager  hand ; 
Why  hopes  are  crushed,  and  castles 
fall,  [stand. 

Up  there,  some  time,  we'll  under- 

5  God  knows  the  way,  He  holds  the  key, 

He  guides  us  with  unerring  hand ; 
Some  time  with  tearless  eyes  we'll 
see ;  [stand. 

Yes,  there,  up  there,  we'll  under- 


8.7. 


741 

Precious  words  like  music  stealing 
O'er  the  troubled  heart  opprest ; 
To  the  weary,  fainting  spirit. 
Breathing  comfort,  hope,  and  rest. 
Thou  .  .  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace,  whose 

mind  .  .  is  stayed  on  Thee,  .  .  . 
Because  .  .  he  trusteth  in  Thee  .  .  because  .  . 
he  trusteth  in  Thee.  .  .  . 

2  Precious  words  that  cheer  us  onward, 

When  the  day  is  dark  and  drear ; 
Lighting  up  the  path  before  us, 
While  their  loving  tones  we  hear. 

3  Precious  words  of  holy  promise, 

From  the  home  of  angels  bright ; 
By  the  Spirit  softly  whispered 
In  the  silent  hours  of  night. 


4  Precious  words  that  lift  us  upward, 
All  our  earthly  cares  above ; 
To  the  Fount  of  life  eternal, 
And  the  source  of  endless  love. 


742 


C.M.D. 

I  see  God's  sun  behind  earth's  clouds, 

Heaven's  blue,  beyond  earth's  grey ; 
The  gleaming  of  the  jasper  walls 

Across  earth's  dusty  way ;      [mists, 
God's    light    above    the    darkening 

God's  calm  amidst  the  strife ; 
Bright   currents    of   God's    sweetest 

In  darkest  seas  of  life.  [peace 

2  I  see  my  Father's  smile  of  love 

Light  up  earth's  dreariest  frowns ; 
Fair  stars  for  heaven-diadems 

Shine     round     earth's     thorniest 
crowns ; 
Betwixt  my  heart  and  aught  of  harm 

That  sin  or  sorrow  brings, 
I  see  the  Everlasting  Arms — 

The  shadow  of  His  wings. 

3  I  see  the  glory  from  the  cross, 

Like  morning's  crimson  ray, 
Touch  from  afar  earth's  night  of  sin, 

And  brightening  into  day : 
I  see,  like  sunshine  everywhere, 

God's  goodness,  mercy,  grace ; 
And  for  the  rest,  I  trust  His  love 

Until  I  see  His  face. 

/4o  (592)  8.4. 

God  holds  the  key  of  all  unknown, 

And  I  am  glad ; 
If  other  hands  should  hold  the  key, 
Or  if  He  trusted  it  to  me, 

I  might  be  sad. 

2  What  if  to-morrow's  cares  were  here 

Without  its  rest  ! 
I'd  rather  He  unlocked  the  day ; 
And,  as  the  hours  swing  open,  say, 

"  My  will  is  best." 

3  The  very  dimness  of  my  sight 

Makes  me  secure ; 
For,  groping  in  my  misty  way, 
I  feel  His  hand ;  I  hear  Him  say, 

"  My  help  is  sure." 

4  I  cannot  read  His  future  plans ; 

But  this  I  know : 
I  have  the  smiling  of  His  face, 
And  all  the  refuge  of  His  grace, 

While  here  below. 

5  Enough  !  this  covers  all  my  wants, 

And  so  I  rest ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


For  what  I  cannot,  He  can  see, 
And  in  His  care  I  saved  shall  be, 
For  ever  blest. 

744  (W 

Mourner,  wheresoe'er  thou  art, 
At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 

Tell  the  burden  of  thy  heart ; 
At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 

Tell  it  in  thy  Saviour's  ear, 

Cast  away  thine  every  fear, 

Only  speak,  and  He  will  hear  ; 
At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 

2  Haste  thee,  wanderer,  tarry  not, 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 
Seek  that  consecrated  spot ; 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 
Heavy-laden,  sore  oppressed, 
Love  can  soothe  thy  troubled  breast ; 
In  the  Saviour  find  thy  rest ; 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 

3  Thoughtless  sinner,  come  to-day ; 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 
Hark  !  the  Bride  and  Spirit  say, 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 
Now  a  living  fountain  see, 
Opened  there  for  you  and  me, 
Rich  and  poor,  for  bond  and  free ; 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 

4  Blessed  thought  !  for  every  one 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 
Love's  atoning  work  is  done ; 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 
Streams  of  boundless  mercy  flow, 
Free  to  all  who  thither  go ; 
Oh,  that  all  the  world  might  know 

At  the  cross  there's  room  ! 


When  upon  life's  billows  you  are 
tempest  tossed,  [all  is  lost, 

When  you  are  discouraged,  thinking 

Count  your  many  blessings,  name 
them  one  by  one, 

And  it  will  surprise  you  what  the 
Lord  hath  done. 

Count  .  .  your  blessings,  name  them  one  .  by  . 

one ;  [done ! 

Count  .  .  your  blessings,  see  what  God  .  hath  . 
Count  .  .  your  blessings,  name  them  one  by 

one  j  [done. 

And  it  will  surprise  you  what  the  Lord  hath 

2  Are  you  ever  burdened  with  a  load 

of  care  ?  [called  to  bear  ? 

Does  the  cross  seem  heavy  you  are 

Count   your   many   blessings,    every 

doubt  will  fly,  [days  go  by. 

And  you  will  keep   singing  as  the 


3  When  you  look  at  others  with  their 

lands  and  gold, 
Think  that  Christ  has  promised  you 

His  wealth  untold ; 
Count  your  many  blessings;   wealth 

can  never  buy       [home  on  high. 
Your  reward  in  heaven,   nor  your 

4  So,  amid  the  conflict,  whether  great 

or  small,  [over  all ; 

Do  not  be  disheartened,  God  is 
Count  your  many  blessings,  angels 

will  attend,  [journey's  end. 

Help  and  comfort  give  you  to  your 


746 


F.M. 


/s.s.\ 

Only  a  little  while 

Of  walking  with  weary  feet, 
Patiently  over  the  thorny  way 

That  leads  to  the  golden  street. 

2  Suffer  if  'tis  God's  will, 

And  work  for  Him  while  we  may ; 
From  Calvary's  cross  to  Zion's  crown 
Is  only  a  little  way. 

3  Only  a  little  while  ! 

For  toiling  a  few  short  days, 
And  then  comes  the  rest,  the  quiet 
Eternity's  endless  praise,      [rest, 


F.K. 


747 

The  cross  that  He  gave  may  be  heavy, 
But  it  ne'er  outweighs  His  grace : 

The  storm  that  I  feared  may  surround 
But  it  ne'er  excludes  His  face,   [me, 

The  cross  is  not  greater  than  His  grace, 
The  storm  cannot  hide  His  blessed  face 

I  am  satisfied  to  know 

That  with  Jesus  here  below, 

I  can  conquer  every  foe. 

2  The  thorns  in  my  path  are  not  sharper 

Than  composed  His  crown  for  me : 
The  cup  that  I  drink  not  more  bitter 
Than  He  drank  in  Gethsemane. 

3  The  light  of  His  love  shineth  brighter, 

As  it  falls  on  paths  of  woe : 
The  toil  of  my  work  groweth  lighter, 
As  I  stoop  to  raise  the  low. 

4  His  will  I  have  joy  in  fulfilling, 

As  I'm  walking  in  His  sight : 
My  all  to  the  blood  I  am  bringing, 
It  alone  can  keep  me  right. 


748 


Service  and  Reward 


?«. 


Christians,  wake,  no  longer  sleep : 
Shall  we  rest  while  others  weep  ? 
Shall  we  sit  with  folded  hands 
When  the  Lord  Himself  commands  ? 


Service  and  Reward 


Go  and  work  !  .  .  .  this  hour  begin  ;  . . 
Go  and  seek  .  .  .  the  lost  to  win  ;  • . . 
From  the  dark  .  .  .  abodes  of  sin, . .  , 
To  the  feast,  oh,  bring  them  in  !  .  .  . 

2  Do  we  love  the  Saviour's  Dame  ? 
Can  our  faith  His  promise  claim  ? 
Have  we  pledged  to  Him  our  all  ? 
Shall  we  not  obey  His  call  ? 

3  Do  we  trust  Him  as  we  ought  ? 
Do  we  live  as  He  has  taught  ? 
Are  we  His,  and  His  alone  ? 

Let  our  faith  by  works  be  shown. 

4  There's  a  cross  that  we  must  bear 
If  the  crown  we  hope  to  wear : 
Onward,  then,  with  vigour  new : 
Time  is  short,  the  days  are  few. 


749  ( 


109/ 


10a. 

Oh,  where  are  the  reapers  that  garner 
in  [fields  of  sin  ? 

The  sheaves  of  the  good  from  the 

With  sickles  of  truth  must  the  work 
be  done,  [vest  home." 

And  no  one  may  rest  till  the  "  har- 

Where  are  the  reapers  ?    Oh,  who  will  come 
And  share  in  the  glory  of  the  "  harvest  home  "  ? 
Oh,  who  will  help  us  to  gamer  in 
The  sheaves  of  good  from  the  fields  of  sin  ? 

2  Go  out  in  the  byways  and  search 

them  all :  [weeds  are  tall : 

The  wheat  may  be  there,  though  the 
Then  search  in  the  highway,  and  pass 

none  by,  [high. 

But  gather  from  all  for  the  home  on 

3  The  fields  are  all  ripening,  and  far 

and  wide  [tide : 

The  world  now  is  waiting  the  harvest- 
But  reapers  are  few,  and  the  work  is 

great,  [harvest  wait. 

And  much  will  be  lost  should  the 

4  So  come  with  your  sickles,  ye  sons  of 

men, 
And  gather  together  the  golden  grain : 
Toil  on  till  the  Lord  of  the  harvest 

come,  [home." 

Then  share  in  the  joy  of  the  "  harvest 

750 

Arise  and  away,  ye  reapers ; 

The  fields  of  the  golden  corn 
Are  ripe  and  fully  ready  for  you ; 

Go  forth  in  the  early  morn. 

Press  on,  press  on,  to  gather  the  sheaves, 

The  work  is  for  you  alone  j 
Then  haste  away,  no  time  for  delay ; 

Go,  gather  the  harvest  home. 


PJI. 


2  The  gleaners  are  there  before  you, 

The  garners  are  open  wide ; 
No  time  to  lose,  so  hasten  away, 
All  day  in  the  field  abide. 

3  Toil  on  till  the  day  is  over, 

Too  soon  will  the  darkness  come ; 
The  sun  is  sinking  now  in  the  west ; 
Then  gather  the  harvest  home. 

V51  (m)  is*. 

To  the  work  !  to  the  work  !    We  are 

servants  of  God,  [has  trod ; 

Let  us  follow  the  path  that  our  Master 

With  the  balm  of  His  counsel  our 

strength  to  renew, 
Let  us  do  with  our  might  what  our 
hands  find  to  do. 
Toiling  on  !  .  .  .  Toiling  on  !  *  .  . 
Toiling  on  !  .  .  .  Toiling  on  !  .  . . 
Let  us  hope, .  .  Let  us  watch, . . 
And  labour  till  the  Master  comes. 

2  To  the  work  !  to  the  work  !    Let  the 

hungry  be  fed,  [be  led ; 

To  the  fountain  of  Life  let  the  weary 
In  the  cross  and  its  banner  our  glory 

shall  be,  [vation  is  free.1* 

While  we  herald  the  tidings,  "  Sal- 

3  To  the  work  !  to  the  work  !   There  is 

labour  for  all,  [error  shall  fall : 
For  the  kingdom  of  darkness  and 
And  the  name  of  Jehovah  exalted 

shall  be  [tion  is  free** 

In  the  loud  swelling  chorus,  "  Salva- 

4  To  the  work  !   to  the  work  !    in  the 

strength  of  the  Lord, 
And  a  robe  and  a  crown  shall  our 

labour  reward ;  [dwelling  shall  be, 
When  the  home  of  the  faithful  our 
And  we  shout  with  the  ransomed, 

"  Salvation  is  free ." 


752 


LJt 

Hark!  'tis  the  shepherd's  voice  I  hear, 
Out  in  the  desert  dark  and  drear, 
Calling  the  sheep  who've  gone  astray, 
Far  from  the  shepherd's  fold  away. 

Bring  them  in,  bring  them  in  ! 
Bring  them  in  from  the  fields  of  sin  j 

Bring  them  in,  bring  them  in  I 
Bring  the  wandering  ones  to  Jesus. 

2  Who'll  go  and  help  this  Shepherd 

kind,  [find  ? 

Help  Him  the  wandering  ones  to 
Who'll  bring  the  lost  ones  to  the  fold, 
Where  they'll  be  sheltered  from  the 

cold? 

3  Out  in  the  desert  hear  their  cry, 
Out  on  the  mountain  wild  and  high, 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


Hark  !  'tis  the  Master  speaks  to  thee : 
"  Go,  find  My  sheep  where'er  they  be." 

JOO    V607)  PoM. 

Ho,  reapers  in  the  whitened  harvest ! 

Oft  feeble,  faint,  and  few ; 
Come,  wait  upon  the  blessed  Master, 

Our  strength  He  will  renew. 

For  "  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  .  .  .  shall 
renew  their  strength  :  .  .  they  shall  mount  up 
with  wings,  .  .  .  they  shall  mount  up  with 
wings  as  eagles  :  they  shall  run  .  .  .  and  not  be 
wea  -  -  ry ;  they  shall  walk  and  not  faint ;  .  .  . 
i  hey  shall  run  .  .  .  and  not  be  wea  -  -  ry  ;  they 
shall  walk  and  not  faint ;  .  .  .  they  shall  run  and 
not  be  weary  ;  shall  walk  and  not  faint." 

2  Too  oft  aweary  and  discouraged, 

We  pour  a  sad  complaint ; 
Believing  in  a  living  Saviour, 
Why  should  we  ever  faint  ? 

3  Rejoice  !  for  He  is  with  us  alway, 

Lo,  even  to  the  end  !  [ward — 

Look  up  !   take  courage  and  go  for- 
All  needed  grace  He'll  send  ! 

/D4  (4V1)  P.M. 

In  the  harvest  field  there  is  work  to 

do,  [few ; 

For  the  grain  is  ripe,  and  the  reapers 

And    the    Master's    voice    bids    the 

workers  true 

Heed  the  call  that  He  gives  to-day. 

Labour  on  !  .  .  .  labour  on  1  .  .  . 
Keep  the  bright  reward  in  view ; 
For  the  Master  has  said,  He  will  strength  re- 
Labour  on  till  the  close  of  day  !  [new  : 

2  Crowd  the  garner  well  with  its  sheaves 

all  bright,  [be  light ; 

Let  the  song  be  glad,  and  the  heart 
Fill  the  precious  hours,  ere  the  shades 

of  night 
Take  the  place  of  the  golden  day. 

3  In  the  gleaner's  path  may  be  rich 

reward,  [labour  hard ; 

Though  the  time  seems  long,  and  the 
For  the  Master's  joy,  with  His  chosen 

shared,  [day. 

Drives  the  gloom  from  the  darkest 

4  Lo  !  the  Harvest  Home  in  the  realms 

above  [and  strove, 

Shall  be  gained  by  each  who  has  toiled 

When  the  Master's  voice,  in  its  tones 

Calls  away  to  eternal  day.    [of  love, 


/  ^  ^  (461/ 


PJH. 

Have  ye  heard  the  song  from  the 
golden  land  ? 
Have  ye  heard  the  glad  new  song? 


Let  us  bind  our  sheaves  with  a  willing 
For  the  time  will  not  be  long,  [hand, 

The  Lord  of  the  harvest  will  soon  appear, 
His  smile,  His  voice  we  shall  see  and  hear! 
The  Lord  of  the  harvest  will  soon  appear, 
And  gather  the  reapers  home  ! 

2  They   are    looking   down   from   the 

golden  land, 
Our  beloved  are  looking  down; 
They  have  done  their  work,  they  have 

borne  their  cross, 
And  received  their  promised  crown. 

3  Oh,  the  song  rolls  on  from  the  golden 

land, 
And  our  hearts  are  strong  to-day. 
For  it  nerves  our  souls  with  its  music 

sweet, 
As  we  toil  in  the  noontide  ray. 

4  Oh,  the  song  rolls  on  from  the  golden 

land, 
From  its  vales  of  joy  and  flowers ; 
And  we  feel  and  know  by  a  living  faith 
That  its  tones  will  soon  be  ours. 

/  JU    \V?b)  P.M. 

Behold,  the  Master  now  is  calling 
For  reapers  brave  and  true ; 

The  golden  harvest  fields  are  waiting, 
But  labourers  are  few. 

Go  forth,  with  patience,  love,  and  kindness  ; 

And,  in  the  Master's  name, 
The  blessed  news  of  free  salvation 

To  all  the  world  proclaim  ! 

2  Go  forth,  and  rescue  those  that  perish, 

Where  sin  and  darkness  reign; 
Go,  lend  a  helping  hand  to  save  them, 
And  break  the  tempter's  chain. 

3  Go,  bid  the  poor  with  joy  and  glad- 

The  feast  of  love  to  share ;       [ness 
And  He,  the  Bread  of  Life  Eternal, 
Will  make  them  welcome  there. 

4  Go  forth,  the  summer  days  are  wan- 

Their  light  will  soon  be  o'er ;    [ing, 
The  solemn  hour  is  quickly  coming, 
When  we  can  work  no  more. 

1 5  J    (274)  P.M. 

Sowing  in  the  morning,  sowing  seeds 

of  kindness,  [dewy  eves : 

Sowing  in  the  noontide  and  the 

Waiting  for  the  harvest,  and  the  time 

of  reaping,  [in  the  sheaves  ! 

We  shall  come  rejoicing,  bringing 

Bringing  in  the  sheaves  !  bringing  in  the 

sheaves  !  [sheaves  ! 

We  shall  come  rejoicing,  bringing  in  the 

2  Sowing  in  the  sunshine,  sowing  in  the 
shadows,  [chilling  breeze 

Fearing  neither  clouds  nor  winter's 


Service  and  Reward 


By    and    by   the    harvest,    and    the 

labour  ended,      [in  the  sheaves  ! 

We  shall  come  rejoicing,  bringing 

3  Go  then  ever,  weeping,  sowing  for  the 

Master,  [spirit  often  grieves : 

Though    the    loss    sustained    our 

When  our  weeping's  over,  He  will  bid 

us  welcome,         [in  the  sheaves  ! 

We  shall  come  rejoicing,  bringing 


V  bo  / 


8.7.D. 


758  ( 


c.c.\ 
214/ 


lis. 

Leave  not  for  to-morrow  the  work 
of  to-day,  [away ; 

For  time,  like  an  arrow,  is  speeding 

The  harvest  is  ready,  look  out  on  the 
plain ;  [grain. 

Go,  thrust  in  the  sickle  and  gather  the 

Go,  gath  -  -  er  the  golden  grain  ; 
Go,  gath  -  -  er  the  golden  grain ; 
The  harvest  is  ready,  lock  out  en  the  plain ; 
Go,  gather  the  golden  grain. 

2  Leave  not  for  to-morrow  the  work  of 

to-day,  [should  we  stay  ? 

The  moments  are  precious,  then  why 
The  Master  is  calling  again  and  again ; 
Go,  thrust  in  the  sickle  and  gather  the 

grain. 

3  Leave  not  for  to-morrow  the  work  of 

to-day,  [delay ; 

The  summer  is  waning,  no  longer 
The  sheaves  for  the  reaping  wave 

bright  o'er  the  plain ;  [grain. 

Go,  thrust  in  the  sickle  and  gather  the 


759  (») 


8.M. 


Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed, 
At  eve  hold  not  thine  hand ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed, 
Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land. 

Thou    know'st    not    which    may 
The  late  or  early  sown :        [thrive, 
Grace  keeps  the  chosen  germ  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strown. 

And  duly  shall  appear 
In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain ; 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

Hence,  when  the  glorious  end, 
The  day  of  God,  is  come, 
The  angel-reapers  shall  descend, 
And  heaven  cry,  Harvest-home  ! 


Is  thy  cruse  of  comfort  failing  ? 

Rise  and  share  it  with  a  friend  ! 
And  through  all  the  years  of  famine 

It  shall  serve  thee  to  the  end. 
Love  divine  will  fill  thy  storehouse, 

Or  thy  handful  still  renew ; 
Scanty  fare  for  one  will  often 

Make  a  royal  feast  for  two. 

2  For  the  heart  grows  rich  in  giving : 

All  its  wealth  is  living  grain ; 
Seeds — which  mildew  in  the  garner— 

Scattered,  fill  with  gold  the  plain. 
Is  thy  burden  hard  and  heavy  ? 

Do  thy  steps  drag  wearily  ? 
Help  to  lift  thy  brother's  burden — 

God  will  bear  both  it  and  thee. 

3  Lost  and  weary  on  the  mountains, 

Wouldst    thou    sleep    amidst    the 
snow? 
Chafe  that  frozen  form  beside  thee, 

And  together  both  shall  glow. 
Art  thou  wounded  in  life's  battle  ? 

Many  stricken  round  thee  moan; 
Give  to  them  thy  precious  ointment, 

And  that  balm  shall  heal  thine  own. 

4  Is  thy  heart  a  well  left  empty? 

None  but  God  its  void  can  fill ; 
Nothing  but  a  ceaseless  fountain 

Can  its  ceaseless  longings  still. 
Is  thy  heart  a  living  power  ?       [low ; 

Self-entwined,    its    strength    sinks 
It  can  only  live  by  loving, 

And  by  serving  love  will  grow. 


fS.SA 

uoi/ 


.8. 


761 

Ho  !  reapers  of  life's  harvest, 

Why  stand  with  rusted  blade, 
Until  the  night  draws  round  you, 

And  day  begins  to  fade  ? 
Why  stand  ye  idle,  waiting 

For  reapers  more  to  come  ? 
The  golden  morn  is  passing, 

Why  sit  ye  idle,  dumb  ? 

2  Thrust  in  your  sharpened  sickle, 

And  gather  in  the  grain, 
The  night  is  fast  approaching, 

And  soon  will  come  again. 
The  Master  calls  for  reapers, 

And  shall  He  call  in  vain  ? 
Shall  sheaves  lie  there  ungathered, 

And  waste  upon  the  plain  ? 

3  Come  down  from  hill  and  mountain, 

In  morning's  ruddy  glow, 
Nor  wait  until  the  dial 
Points  to  the  noon  below ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


And  come  with  the  strong  sinew, 

Nor  fainl  in  heat  or  cold ; 
And  pause  not  till  the  evening 

Draws  round  its  wealth  of  gold. 
4  Mount  up  the  heights  of  Wisdom, 

And  crush  each  error  low ; 
Keep  back  no  words  of  knowledge 

That  human  hearts  should  know. 
Be  faithful  to  thy  mission. 

In  service  of  thy  Lord ; 
And  then  a  golden  chaplet 

Shall  be  thy  just  reward. 


762 


8.7,8.7, 


Jesus  calls  us  o'er  the  tumult 
Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea ; 

Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth, 
Saying,  "  Christian,  follow  Me  !  " 

2  Jesus  calls  us  from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store ; 
From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, 
Saying, "  Christian,  love  Me  more!" 

3  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease, 
Still  He  calls,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
*'  Christian,   love   Me   more   than 
these  ! " 

4  Josus  calls  us  !  by  Thy  mercies, 

Saviour,  may  we  hear  Thy  call; 
Give  our  hearts  to  Thy  obedience, 
Serve  and  love  Thee  best  of  all ! 


763 


P.M. 

Lirr  up  your  eyes  to  the  fields  that 

ure  whitening ;  [and  Lord : 

Hark  !  'tis  the  voice  of  the  Master 

See  !   on  each  side  there  is  work  for 

the  reaper,  [reward. 

Sheaves  that  are  golden  shall  be  the 

Are  you  a  reaper  ?  Arc  you  a  reaper  ? 

Oath ering  fruit . . .  unto  life  evermore  ? 

Lift  up  your  eyes,  for  the  harvest  is  ready ; 

Hasten,  oh  hasten  to  gather  your  store  I 

2  Look  on  the  fields  how  the  harvest  is 

wasting, 
Waiting  for  reapers  to  garner  it  in  ! 
He  that  is  faithful  receiveth  his  wages ; 
Joy  everlasting  the  reaper  shall  win. 

3  Souls  that  are  ready  to  enter  the 

kingdom,  [day : 

Wait  for  the  glad   invitation  to- 

"  Go  ye  and  tell,"  is  the  word  of  the 

Master —  [obey  ! 

Servant   of  Jesus,    oh    hear,    and 

4  %eap  for  His  glory  in  fields  that  are 

nearest,  [white ; 

Look  all  abroad,  for  the  harvest  is 


O'er  the  wide  earth  are  the  sheaves 

to  be  garnered —  [night  ! 

Hasten,  O  reaper,  fast  cometh  the 


/ 


/CCA 


6.5. 


Are  you  sitting  idle  ?  Still  there's 
work  to  do ;  [place  for  you : 

In  the  Master's  vineyard  there's  a 

Be  a  faithful  servant,  ever  ready 
stand ;  [helping  hand  ! 

Where  the  Master  calls  you — lend  a 

l*end  a  hand,  lend  a  hand,  lend  a  helping 

hand ; 
Weary  ones  are  falling,  lend  a  helping  hand ! 
Lend  a  hand,  lend  a  hand,  lend  a  helping 

hand  ! 
Jesus  still  is  calling,  lend  a  helping  hand  I 

2  Is  your  voice  now  silent  ?    There  are 

songs  to  sing ;  [praises  ring  ! 

Come  and  swell  the  chorus,  make  His 
Till  the  strains  are  wafted  over  sea 

and  land,  [ing  hand  ! 

Reaching  up  to  heaven — lend  a  help- 

3  Do  your  prayers  no  longer  reach  the 

throne  of  grace,  [steps  retrace  ? 
Asking  that  some  wanderer  might  his 
Earnest  prayer  may  keep  him — from 

the  sinking  sand,  [helping  hand 
Yours  to-day  may  save  him — lend  a 


765 


73. 


Let  us  with  a  gladsome  mind 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind ; 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  He,  with  all  commanding  might, 
Filled  the  new-made  world  with  light : 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3  All  things  living  He  doth  feed, 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need : 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  He  His  chosen  race  did  bless 
In  the  wasteful  wilderness : 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  He  hath  with  a  piteous  eye 
Looked  upon  our  misery : 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Let  us,  then,  with  gladsome  mind, 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind ; 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


Service  and  Reward 


766 


icf) 


12.11. 

In  the  early  morning,  verdant  fields 

adorning,  [the  dewy  leaves ; 

While  the  golden  sunlight  wakes 

Haste  we  now  with  gladness,  banish 

care  and  sadness,     [the  sheaves  ! 

Go  and  help  the  reapers  gather  in 

Gather  in  the  sheaves  !  Gather  in  the  sheaves  ! 
While    the    voice    of   nature    sweetest    music 

breathes  : 
Hear  the  Master  calling,  hear  the  echoes  falling, 
Go  and  help  the  reapers  gather  in  the  sheaves  1 

2  When  the  days  are  brightest,  when 
our  hearts  are  lightest ; 
When  the  lovely   summer  fairest 
beauty  weaves ; 
In  the  noontide  beaming,  in  the  twi- 
light gleaming,         [the  sheaves  ! 
Go  and  help  the  reapers  gather  in 

?  Should  our  way  be  dreary,   let  us 

never  weary ;  [joy  receives ; 

Earnest,    faithful    labour    greatest 

Though  we  toil  in  sorrow,  soon  will 

dawn  the  morrow, 

When  we'll  cross  the  river,  bearing 

home  the  sheaves. 


67 


CM. 

"Arise  and  shine!  thy  light  is  come!  " 
The  Lord  hath  made  thee  free  ! 

The  chains  of  darkness  bind  no  more ; 
Go  forth  in  liberty  ! 

"  Arise  and  shine  !  thy  light  is  come  I  " 

Arise,  arise  and  shine  1 
With  love's  bright  adorning  shine  forth  as 

Arise,  arise  and  shine  1         [the  morning — 

"  Arise  and  shine  !  thy  light  is  come!  " 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  hide ; 
Go  forth  and  show  to  all  the  world 

That  Light  and  Life  abide  ! 
"  Arise  and  shine  !  thy  light  is  come!  " 

Thy  God  thy  glory  is ; 
Show  forth  the  wonders  of  His  love, 

And  let  all  praise  be  His. 
"  Arise  and  shine  !  thy  light  is  come!  " 

And  night  shall  be  no  more  ! 
Shine  till  the  glory  of  the  Lord 

Is  known  from  shore  to  shore. 


768 


/N.HA 

V105; 


CM. 

Oh,  scatter  seeds  of  loving  deeds 
Along  the  fertile  field ;  [sow, 

For  grain  will  grow  from  what  you 
And  fruitful  harvest  yield. 

Then  day  by  day,  .  .  .  along  your  way,  .  .  . 

The  seeds  of  pro mise  cast,  .  .  . 

That  ripened  grain, . . .  from  hill  and  plain, . . . 

Be  gathered  home  ...  at  last.  .  .  . 


2  Though  sown  in  tears  through  weary 

The  seed  will  surely  live ;       [years, 
Though  great  the  cost,  it  is  not  lost, 
For  God  will  fruitage  give. 

3  The  harvest-home  of  God  will  come ; 

And  after  toil  and  care, 
With  joy  untold  your  sheaves  of  gold 
Will  all  be  garnered  there. 

769  (T£) 

Sowing  to  the  Spirit,  sowing  day  by 
day,  [the  way ; 

Dropping  seeds  of  kindness  all  along 

Sowing  to  the  Spirit,  trusting  in  the 
Lord,  [reward. 

Sweet  will  be  our  labour,  blessed  our 

Sow  -  -  -  ing,  till  in  beau ty  fades  . .  the 

setting  sun  ;  .  .  . 
Weary  not,  nor  falter,  till  the  work  i*  data*. 

2  Sowing  to  the  Spirit,  praying  as  we 

go,  [blade  will  grow ; 

From  the  seed  we  scatter  soon  the 
Sowing  and  believing,  God  will  send 

the  rain,  [grain. 

We  shall  see  before  us  fields  of  golden 

3  Sowing   to   the   Spirit,   though   our 

faith  be  small,  [tears  may  fall ; 
Sowing  in  our  weakness,  though  the 
Sowing  late  and  early,  till  our  work 

is  o'er,  [evermore. 

Then  will  come  the  reaping,  joy  for 


/CCA 


8.?.B 


770 

Bear  the  cup  of  loving  service, 

Sons  and  daughters  of  the  King ; 
Water  from  the  living  fountain 

To  the  faint  and  thirsty  bring ; 
Tendered  in  His  loving  spirit, 

Blessed  will  the  mission  be ; 
E'en  the  smallest  cup  that's  offered, 

Christ,  our  gracious  Lord,  will  see. 

2  Bear  the  cup  of  loving  service 

To  the  weary  and  the  sad ; 
For  the  draught  held  out  to  others 

Makes  the  giver  more  than  glad : 
So  'twill  yield  a  double  blessing, 

Waking  sweetest  chords  of  praise, 
While  we  strive  to  follow  Jesus 

In  His  pleasant,  peaceful  ways. 

3  Bear  the  cup  of  loving  service, 

Listening  for  the  Master's  voice ; 
Ready  always  for  His  errands, 

In  the  blessed  work  rejoice. 
Yes,  we  know,  for  He  hath  told  us — 

And  His  word  is  still  the  same — 
He  will  bless  the  cup  of  water 

Humbly  offered  in  His  name. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE : 


111 


("if) 


8.7.D. 

"  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters," 

Ye  who  have  but  scant  supply ; 
Angel  eyes  will  watch  above  it, 

You  shall  find  it  by-and-by. 
He  who  in  His  righteous  balance 

Doth  each  human  action  weigh, 
Will  your  sacrifice  remember, 

Will  your  loving  deeds  repay. 

2  **  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters," 

Sad  and  weary,  worn  with  care ; 
Often  sitting  in  the  shadow — 

Have  you  not  a  crumb  to  spare  ? 
Can  you  not  to  those  around  you 

Sing  some  little  song  of  hope, 
As  you  look  with  longing  vision 

Through  faith's  mighty  telescope  ? 

3  "  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters," 

You  who  have  abundant  store ; 
It  may  float  on  many  a  billow, 

It  may  strand  on  many  a  shore. 
You  may  think  it  lost  for  ever ; 

But,  as  sure  as  God  is  true, 
In  this  life,  or  in  the  other, 

It  will  yet  return  to  you. 


773 


8.7.D. 


772  e») 


P.M. 

Throw  out  the  Life-Line  across  the 
dark  wave,  [should  save ; 

There  is  a  brother  whom  someone 

Somebody's  brother  !  oh,  who  then 
will  dare  [to  share  ? 

To  throw  out  the  Life-Line,  his  peril 

Throw  out  the  Life- Line  ! 

Throw  out  the  Life-Line  ! 
Someone  is  drifting  away  ! 

Throw  out  the  Life-Line  i 

Throw  out  the  Life-Line  ! 
Someone  is  sinking  to-day. 

2  Throw  out  the  Life-Line  with  hand 

quick  and  strong :  [long  ? 

Why  do  you  tarry,  my  brother,  so 
See — he  is  sinking;    oh,  hasten  to- 
day—  [then,  away  ! 
And  out  with  the  Life-Boat  !    away 

3  Throw  out  the  Life-Line  to  danger- 

fraught  men,  [never  been : 

Sinking  in  anguish  where  you've 
Winds  of  temptation  and  billows  of 

woe  [dark  waters  flow. 

Will  soon  hurl  them  out  where  the 

4  Soon  will  the  season  of  rescue  be  o'er, 
Soon    will    they    drift    to    eternity's 

shore,  [for  delay, 

Haste  then,  my  brother  !  no  time 
But   throw   out   the   Life-Line,   and 

save  them  to-day. 


Oh,  the  precious  love  of  Jesus, 

How  it  cheers  us  on  our  way  ! 
Lightening  every  heavy  burden, 

Brightening  every  weary  day  ! 
How  it  sweetens  every  sorrow, 

Driving  all  our  fears  away  ! 
How  it  shines  out  in  the  darkness, 

Making  sunshine  all  the  way  ! 

2  Yes,  the  precious  love  of  Jesus 

Gives  us  smiles  in  place  of  tears  ! 
Gives  us  courage  in  our  troubles, 

Helps  us  conquer  all  our  fears  ! 
It  will  make  our  life  worth  living, 

It  will  help  us  when  we  die, 
Bear  us  safely  o'er  the  river, 

To  our  home  beyond  the  sky. 

3  I  must  have  the  love  of  Jesus 

If  I  do  His  service  here ; 
I  must  feel  His  arm  beneath  me, 

I  must  know  His  presence  near : 
Then  He'll  bless  me  in  my  labour, 

Then  He'll  lead  me  in  the  right, 
Help  me  win  lost  souls  for  heaven 

Out  of  darkness  into  light. 

4  Oh,  I  have  the  love  of  Jesus  ! 

Praise  His  name,  I  know  Him  well ! 
And  I  love  to  sing  His  praises — 

Yes,  I  joy  His  love  to  tell  ! 
Come  and  join  me  in  His  praises, 

Come  and  know  His  love  to  you, 
Come  and  help  me  in  the  singing 

Of  the  song  that's  ever  new  ! 


774 


P.KI 

One  little  hour  for  watching  with  the 

Master,  [in  white ; 

Eternal  years  to  walk  with  Him 

One    little    hour    to    bravely    meet 

disaster,  [light. 

Eternal  years  to  reign  with  Him  in 

Then,  souls,  be  brave,  and  watch  until  the 
morrow  ! 

Awake  !  arise  !  your  lamps  of  purpose  trim  ; 
Your  Saviour  speaks  across  the  night  of  sorrow  ; 

Can  ye  not  watch  one  little  hour  with  Him  ? 

2  One  little  hour  to  suffer  scorn  and 

losses,  [frowns ; 

Eternal  years  beyond  earth's  cruel 

One  little  hour  to  carry  heavy  crosses, 

Eternal    years    to    wear    unfading 

crowns. 

3  One  little  hour  for  weary  toils  and 

trials,  [rest ; 

Eternal  years  for  calm  and  peaceful 


Service  and  Reward 


One  little  hour  for  patient  self-denials, 
Eternal  years  of  life  where  life  is 
blest. 

775  (lis)  p.m 

Oh,  list  to  the  voice  of  the  prophet 

of  old, 

Proclaiming  in  language  divine, 

The  wonderful,  wonderful  message  of 

truth —  [shine  !  " 

That    "  they    that    be    wise    shall 

They  shall  shine  as  bright  as  the  stars 
In  the  firmament  jewelled  with  light ; 

And  they  that  turn  many  to  righteousness 
As  the  stars  for  ever  bright. 

2  Though  rugged  the  path  where  our 

duty  may  lead, 
Oh,  why  should  we  ever  repine  ? 
When  faithful  and  true  is  the  promise 

to  all—  [shine  !  " 

That    "  they    that    be    wise    shall 

3  The    grandeur   of  wealth,    and    the 

temples  of  fame,  [combine. 

Where     beauty     and      splendour 

Will   perish  forgotten,   and  crumble 

to  dust;  [shine  !  " 

But    "  they    that    be    wise    shall 

4  Then  let  us  go  forth  to  the  work  yet 

to  do, 
With  zeal  that  shall  never  decline ; 
Be    strong    in    the    Lord,    and    the 

promise  believe —  [shine  !  " 

That    M  they    that    be    wise    shall 


id 


/ss.\ 


P.M. 

Where    is    my    wandering    boy    to- 
night— 

The  boy  of  my  tenderest  care, 
The  boy  that  was  once  my  joy  and  light, 

The  child  of  my  love  and  prayer  ? 

Oh,  where  is  my  boy  to-night  ? 
Oh,  where  is  my  boy  to-night  ? 
My  heart  o'erflow3,  for  I  love  him  he  knows  ! 
Oh,  where  is  my  boy  to-night  ? 

2  Once  he  was  pure  as  morning  dew, 

As  he  knelt  at  his  mother's  knee; 
No  face  was  so  bright,  no  heart  more 
And  none  was  so  sweet  as  he,  [true, 

3  Oh,  could  I  see  you  now,  my  boy, 

As  fair  as  in  olden  time,       [a  joy, 
When  prattle  and  smile  made  home 
And  life  was  a  merry  chime  ! 

4  Go  for  my  wandering  boy  to-night; 

Go,  search  for  him  where  you  will  ; 
But  bring  him  to  me  with  all  his 
blight, 
And  tell  him  I  love  him  still  ! 


777  (?) 

Go  bury  thy  sorrow,  the  world  hath 
its  share,  [care ; 

Go,  bury  it  deeply,  go,  hide  it  with 

Go  think  of  it  calmly,  when  curtained 
by  night ;  [right, 

Go  tell  it  to  Jesus,  and  all  will  be 

2  Go  tell  it  to  Jesus,  He  knoweth  thy 

grief;  [relief; 

Go  tell  it  to  Jesus,  He'll  send  thee 
Go  gather  the  sunshine  He  sheds  on 

the  way ;  [weary  one,  pray. 

He'll      lighten      thy      burden  —  go, 

3  Hearts  growing  a-weary  with  heavier 

woe  [comfort  them,  go  ! 

Now  droop  'mid  the  darkness — go, 
Go  bury  thy  sorrow,  let  others  be 

blest;  [the  rest. 

Go  give  them  the  sunshine,  tell  Jesus 


/s.s.\ 


P.M. 


778 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  through  the  morning  hours ; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling, 

Work  'mid  springing  flowers ; 
Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter, 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon ; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labour, 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon. 
Give  very  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Under  the  sunset  skies ; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  daylight  flies. 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more ; 
Work  while  the  night  is  darkening, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 


779 


(c#) 


P.M. 

Gather  them  in  !    for  there  yet  is 
room  [spread ; 

At   the   feast   that   the   King   has 
Oh,  gather  them  in  ! — let  His  house 
be  filled, 
And  the  hungry  and  poor  be  fed. 
Out  in  the  highway,  out  in  the  byway, 

Out  in  the  dark  paths  of  sin, 
Go  forth,  go  forth,  with  a  loving  heart, 
And  gather  the  wanderers  in  1 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


Gather  them   in  !    for   there  yet   is 

room ;  [with  pain, 

But  our  hearts — how  they  throb 

To  think  of  the  many  who  slight  the 

call 

That  may  never  be  heard  again  ! 

Gather  them  in  !  for  there  yet  is  room ; 

'Tis  a  message  from  God  above ; 
Oh,   gather  them  into   the  fold   of 
grace,  [love ! 

And   the   arms   of  the   Saviour's 


780  ( 


c.c.\ 

48  J 


CM. 


Would  we  be  joyful  in  the  Lord  ? 

Then  count  the  riches  o'er 
Revealed  to  faith  within  His  Word, 

And  note  the  boundless  store. 

There  is  par don,  peace,  and  power,  .  .  , 

And  purity,  .  .  .  and  Paradise ;  .  .  . 

With  all  of  these  ...  in  Christ  for  me,  .  . 
Let  joyful  songs  of  praise  to  Kim  arise  I 

2  For  every  sin,  by  grace  divine, 

A  pardon  free  bestowed ; 
And  with  the  pardon  peace  is  mine, 
The  peace  in  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Of  grace  to  break  the  power  of  sin, 

He  gives  a  full  supply ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  the  heart  within 
From  sin  doth  purify. 

4  The  power  to  win  a  soul  to  God 

The  Spirit  too  imparts ; 
And  He,  the  gift  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
Dwells  now  in  all  our  hearts. 

5  These  blessings  we  by  faith  receive, 

By  simple  childlike  trust ; 
In  Christy  'tis  God's  delight  to  give : 
He  promised,  and  He  must. 


781 


P.M. 

Here  below,  on  life's  rough  billows, 
'Neath  our  Saviour's  smile, 

Let  us  fight  as  Christian  soldiers — 
'Tis  but  for  awhile. 

Life's  billows  cannot  harm  us. 

If  our  hopes  be  stayed 
On  the  blessed  loving  Saviour, 

Who  our  ransom  paid  1 

Soon  our  fighting  shall  be  ended, 

Soon  shall  warfare  cease ; 
Then,  in  the  celestial  city, 

We  shall  reign  in  peace. 

Sweet  the  Name  on  which  forgiven 

Sinners  love  to  dwell  ! 
Go  ye  to  the  poor  and  wretched, 

And  the  good  news  tell. 


4  Many,  on  their  bed  of  anguish, 

On  this  world  depend : 
Go  and  point  them  to  the  Saviour — 
He's  the  sinner's  Friend  I 

5  Oh,  if  every  guilty  sinner 

Did  the  Saviour  know, 
Then  we  might  exclaim  with  ghdness, 
"  Heaven's  begun  below  ! 

6  Let  us,  while  on  life's  rough  billows, 

Trust  in  Him  alone; 
Then  we  shall  with  joy  behold  Him 
On  His  glorious  throne. 


782  ( 


C.G.N 
168/ 


8.5. 


Who  will  man  the  life-boat  ?  who  the 
storm  will  brave  ?        [the  wave ; 

Many  souls  are  drifting  helpless  on 

See  their  hands  uplifted,  hear  their 
bitter  cry :  [we  die  !  " 

"  Save  us  ere  we  perish,  save  us  ere 

Who  will  man  the  life-boat  ?  who  will  launch 

away  ? 
Who  will  help  to  rescue  dying  souls  to-day  ? 
Who  will  man  the  life-boat  ?  who  will  breast 

>  the  wave  ? 
All  its  dangers  braving,  precious  souls  to  save  ? 

See  !  amid  the  breakers  yonder  vessel 

tossed  !  [is  lost  ! 

Onward  to  the  rescue  :  haste,  or  all 
Waves  that  dash  around  us  cannot 

overwhelm,  [the  helm. 

While  our  faithful  Pilot  standeth  at 
Darker  yet,   and  darker  grows  the 

fearful  night :  [signal  light  ! 

Sound  the  trump  of  mercy,  flash  the 
Bear    the   joyful    message    o'er    the 

raging  wave,  [lost  to  save  ! 

Christ,  the  heavenly  Pilot,  comes  the 


783 


P.M. 


The  walls  of  Jericho  were  strong ; 

But  stronger  was  the  mighty  Lord : 
And  He — the  Captain  of  God's  host — 

Had     given     them     His     faithful 

word : —  [round, 

That  if  they  would  the  walls  sur- 

And  would  the  trumpets  blow; 
He  then  would  give  them  victory, 

And  overthrow  their  foe. 
The  gates  of  Jericho  were  strong — 

They  could  not  any  stronger  be : 
But  there  was  One  who  them  defied — 

And  with  the  host  of  God  was  He. 
No  work  for  Him  would  be  too  great, 

Too  hard  to  undertake ; 
For  He  could  burst  the  gates  of  brass 

The  bars  of  iron  break. 


Service  and  Reward 


3  And  we,  O  Lord,  are  waging  war 

Against  the  mighty  hosts  of  sin : 
And  neither  skill  nor  strength  have  we, 

So  oft  have  we  defeated  been. 
But  if  Thou  wilt  our  Captain  be, 

Our  weakened  ranks  command, 
Then  led  by  Thee  we'll  face  the  foe. 

His  fierce  assaults  withstand. 

4  Strong  Son  of  God  !   we  need  more 

faith 
In  Thine  almighty  power  to  save : 
Oh !     hear    the    prayer   of  contrite 
hearts  [crave ; 

As  we  Thy  keeping  grace  would 
Help  us  to  trust  in  Thee  alone, 

To  save  us  every  day ; 
Oh  !  make  us,  in  the  rest  of  faith, 
Triumphant  all  the  way. 

784  (iS)  ios. 

Who,  who  wiJl  go  to  bind  the  broken 
heart  ?  [its  woe, 

Burdened   with  grief  and  heavy  in 

Longing  to  find  in  life  some  better 
part :  [heart  ? 

Who,  who  will  go  to  bind  the  broken 

Lord,  here  am  I ;  send  me  !  send  rne  ! 

To  bind  the  broken  heart, 

To  find  the  better  part : 
Lord,  here  am  I ;  send  me  !  send  me  i 

2  Who,  who  will  go  to  wipe  away  the 

tear  [flow  ? 

From  eyes  long  used  to  sorrow's  briny 
To  comfort  those  who  stand  beside 

hope's  bier  ?  [tear  ? 

Who,  who  will  go  to  wipe  away  the 

Lord,  here  am  I ;  send  me  !  send  me  ! 
To  wipe  away  the  tear, 
To  stand  beside  hope's  bier : 

Lord,  here  am  I ;  send  me  !  send  me  I 

3  Who,  who  will  go  to  seek  the  Iambs 

astray  ? 
To  lift  the  fallen  where  he  lies  so  low, 
Into   the   sunlight   of  the   heavenly 

way :  [astray  ? 

Who,  who  will  go  to  seek  the  lambs 

Lord,  here  am  I ;  send  me  i  send  me  ! 
To  seek  the  lambs  astray, 
To  point  the  heavenly  way  : 

Lord,  here  am  I ;  send  me  !  send  me  ! 


8.8.8.6.8.0. 


785 

Dismiss  me  not  Thy  service,  Lord, 
But  train  me  for  Thy  will ; 

For  even  I,  in  fields  so  broad, 
Some  duties  may  fulfil ; 

And  I  will  ask  for  no  reward, 
Except  to  serve  Thee  still. 


2  How  many  serve,  how  many  more 

May  to  the  service  come : 
To  tend  the  vines,  the  grapes  to  store, 

Thou  dost  appoint  for  some : 
Thou  hast  Thy  young  men  at  the  v  ar. 

Thy  little  ones  at  home. 

3  All  works  are  good,  and  each  is  best 

As  most  it  pleases  Thee ; 
Each  worker  pleases  when  the  rest 

He  serves  in  charity ; 
And  neither  man  nor  work  unbles. 

Wilt  Thou  permit  to  be. 

4  Our  Master  all  the  work  hath  done 

He  asks  of  us  to-day ; 
Sharing  His  service,  every  one 

Share  too  His  Sonship  may : 
Lord,  I  would  serve  and  be  a  son ; 

Dismiss  me  not,  I  pray. 

786  lm. 

Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak 
In  living  echoes  of  Thy  tone ; 
As  Thou  hast  sought,  so  let  me  seek 
Thy  erring  children  lost  and  lone. 

2  Oh,  lead  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  lead 
The  wandering  and  the  wavering  feet ! 
Oh,  feed  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  feed 
Thy    hungering    ones    wiih    manna 

sweet ! 

3  Oh,  strengthen  me,  that  while  I  stand 
Firm  on  the  Rock,  and  strong  in  Theet 
I  may  stretch  out  a  loving  hand 

To  wrestlers  with  the  troubled  sea  ! 


787 


P.J£ 

I  am  thinking  to-day  of  that  beautiful 

land  [down ; 

I  shall  reach  when  the  sun  goeth 

When  through  wonderful  grace  by 

my  Saviour  I  stand,         [crown  ? 

Will    there   be   any   stars   in   my 

Will  there  be  any  stars,  any  stars  in  my  crown, 
When  at  evening  the  sun  goeth  down  ?  .  . . 
When  I  wake  with  the  blest  in  the  mansions  of 
Will  there  be  any  stars  in  my  crown  ?  . . .   [rest, 

2  In  the  strength  of  the  Lord  let  me 

labour  and  pray, 
Let  me  watch  as  a  winner  of  souls, 
That  bright  stars  may  be  mine  in  the 

glorious  day  [rolls. 

When  His  praise  like  the  sea-billow 

3  Oh,  what  joy  will  it  be  when  His  face 

I  behold,  [down ; 

Living   gems   at   His   feet   to   lay 

It  would  sweeten  my  bliss  in  the  city 

of  gold,  [crown. 

Should  there  be  any  stars  in  my 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


\7B  )  P.M. 

Are  you  shining  for  Jesus,  my  brother, 
Shining  so  clear  and  so  bright, 

That   the   souls   that   are   perishing 

round  you  flight  ? 

May  be  guided  to  Him  by  your 

Shining  for  Jesus,  are  you  shining  to-day  ? 
Shining  for  Jesus,  shining  ail  the  way  ; 
Shining  for  Jesus,  in  this  world  of  care ; 
Shining  for  Jesus,  shining  everywhere. 

2  Are  you  shining  for  Jesus,  my  brother, 

Shining  in  deed  and  in  word  ? 
Is  your  life  by  its  purity  showing 
The  likeness  of  Jesus  your  Lord  ? 

3  Are  you  shining  for  Jesus,  my  brother, 

Shining  for  truth  and  for  right, 
Where  bold  unbelief  and  its  minions 
Are  posing  as  angels  of  light  ? 

4  Oh,  shine  out  for  Jesus,  my  brother, 

Shine  where  He  needs  you  the  most ; 

And  shine  v/here  the  darkness  hangs 

deepest  [lost. 

O'er  the  path  of  the  straying  and 

5  Shine  only  and  always  for  Jesus : 

Then,  when  your  toiling  is  o'er, 
In  mansions  of  glory  eternal,    [more. 
You  shall  shine  as  the  stars  ever- 


/S.S.\ 


8.7. 


"  Must  I  go — and  empty-handed  ?  " 

Thus  my  dear  Redeemer  meet  ? 
Not  one  day  of  service  give  Him, 
Lay  no  trophy  at  His  feet? 
"  Must  I  go — and  empty-handed  ?  " 

Must  I  meet  my  Saviour  so  ? 
Not  one  soul  with  which  to  greet  Him  ? 
Must  I  empty-handed  go  ? 

2  Not  at  death  1  shrink  or  falter, 

For  my  Saviour  saves  me  now ; 
But  to  meet  Him  empty-handed, 
Thought  of  that  now  clouds  my 
brow. 

3  Oh,  the  years  of  sinning  wasted, 

Could  I  but  recall  them  now, 
I  would  give  them  to  my  Saviour, 
To  His  wilt  I'd  gladly  bow. 

4  Up,  ye  saints,  arouse,  be  earnest ! 

Up  and  work  while  yet  'tis  day ; 
Ere  the  night  of  death  o'ertake  you, 
Strive  for  souls  while  yet  you  may. 


/CCA 
U75,/ 


6.5. 


790 

Bear  the  cross  for  Jesus,  bear  it  every 
day;  [all  the  way; 

Though  the  path  be  rugged,  bear  it 

Bear  the  cross  for  Jesus,  whatsoe'er 
it  be ;  [thee. 

Bear  it,  and  remember  all  His  love  for 


Bear  the  cross,  bear  the  cross,  bear  it  every  day ; 
Bear  the  cross  for  Jesus,  bear  it  all  the  way. 

2  Bear    the    cross    for   Jesus,    bear   it 

through  the  strife ;  [hill  of  life ; 
On  through  storm  or  sunshine,  uf)  the 
Bear  the  cross  with  patience,  though 

you  sigh  for  rest;  [best. 

Just  the  one  He  giveth  is  for  you  the 

3  Bear  the  cross  for  Jesus ;   would  you 

know  the  power  [every  hour  ? 
Of  His  grace  to  keep  you,  keep  you 
Bear  the  cross  for  Jesus,  never  mind 

its  weight ;  [palace  gate. 

We  shall  leave  our  burden  at  His 

mZ7L   (410)  10.7. 

When  Jesus  comes  to  reward  His 

servants, 

Whether  it  be  noon  or  night, 

Faithful   to    Him   will    He   find   us 

watching,  [bright  ? 

With  our  lamps  all  trimmed  and 

Oh,  can  we  say  we  are  ready,  brother  ? — 
Ready  for  the  soul's  bright  home  ? 

Say,  will  He  find  you  and  me  still  watching, 
Waiting,  waiting  when  the  Lord  shall  come  ? 

2  If  at  the  dawn  of  the  early  morning, 

He  shall  call  us  one  by  one, 
When  to  the  Lord  we  restore  our 
talents,  [done  !  " 

Will     He    answer    thee  ?— "  Well 

3  Have  we  been  true  to  the  trust  He  left 

Do  we  seek  to  do  our  best  ?     [us  ? 
If  in    our    hearts    there    is    naught 
condemns  us, 
We  shall  have  a  glorious  rest. 

4  Blessed  are  those  whom  the  Lord 

finds  watching, 
In  His  glory  they  shall  share; 
If  He  shall  come  at  the  dawn  or 

midnight, 
Will  He  find  us  watching  there  ? 


792 


/N.H.\ 

V123/ 


8.6. 

Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side  ?  who  will 
serve  the  King  ?  [to  bring  ? 

Who  will  be  His  helpers,  other  lives 

Who  will  leave  the  world's  side  ?  who 
will  face  the  foe  ?  [Him  will  go  ? 

Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side  ?  who  for 

Who  is  on  the  Lord's  side  ?  who  will  serve 
the  King  ?  [bring  ? 

Who   will   be   His    helpers,    other   fives    to 

By  Thy  grand  redemption,  by  Thy  grace 
divine,  [Thine  1 

We  are  on  the  Lord's  side ;  Saviour,  we  are 

2  Not  for  weight  of  glory,  not  for  crown 

and  palm,  [psalm ; 

Enter  we  the  army,  raise  the  warrior- 


Service  and  Reward 


But  for  love  that  claimeth  lives  for 
whom  He  died :  [His  side! 

He  whom  Jesus  nameth  must  be  on 

3  Jesu3,  Thou  hast  bought  us,  not  with 

gold  or  gem,  [Thy  diadem ; 

But  with  Thine  own  life-blood,  for 
With  Thy  blessing  filling  all  who  come 

to  Thee,  [made  us  free. 

Thou  hast  made  us  willing,  Thou  hast 

4  Fierce  may  be  the  conflict,   strong 

may  be  the  foe ;  [overthrow ; 
But  the  King's  own  army  none  can 
Round  His  standard  ranging,  victory 

is  secure,  [triumph  sure. 

For  His  truth  unchanging  makes  the 

/  37*5  (155)  6s. 

"  Arise,  young  men,  arise  !  " 
Thy  Saviour's  loving  voice 
Now  bids  thee  lift  thine  eyes, 
And  in  His  life  rejoice ; 
He  raised  the  sleeping  dead, 
And  made  it  grand  to  live ; 
For  thee  His  blood  was  shed, 
All  help  His  arm  will  give. 

2  Arise  !  for  death  is  nigh, 
Life's  day  is  all  too  brief; 
Like  light  its  moments  fly, 
Its  gladness  and  its  grief; 
Arise,  and  take  thy  part 

In  God's  tremendous  fight ; 
To  arms  !  stir  up  thy  heart — 
Go  forth  in  heaven's  great  might  ! 

3  Arise  from  dreams  of  fame, 
From  sensual  slumber  rise ; 
Keep  spotless  Christ's  dear  name, 
Thy  wealth  seek  in  the  skies; 
The  noblest  works  await 

Thine  aid  with  high  reward, 
And,  crowned  at  glory's  gate, 
Thou'lt  meet  thy  risen  Lord. 


794  flft) 


PM. 

Speak  kindly  !    for  our  days  are  all 

For  angry  strife ;  [too  few 

There  is  deep  meaning,  if  we  only 

In  our  brief  life.  [knew, 

No  nobler  mission  can  be  ours,  if  we 

A  pang  can  stay ; 
Or  if,  amidst  the  rush  of  tears  we  see, 

Wipe  one  away. 

2  Speak  kindly  !   gracious  words  God- 
sent,  God-given, 
Are  never  lost ; 


They    come    all    fragrant    with    the 
breath  of  Heaven, 

Yet  nothing  cost,    [steal  along 
Kind  words  are  like  kind  acts — they 

Life's  hidden  springs ; 
Then,  in  the  darkest  storm,  some  little 

The  sad  heart  sings.  [song 

3  Speak    kindly,    graciously;     for    all 

around 

Are  pains  and  smarts ; 

The  very  air  is  full  of  moans  and 

Of  breaking  hearts.         [sound 

Oh,  seek  to  bind  them  up  at  once,  as 

Thy  gracious  Lord ;  [did 

Then  surely  will  His  hand  bestow  on 

A  bright  reward.  [thee 


795  fi» 


P.M. 

Do  you  fear  the  foe  will  in  the  con- 
flict win  ?  [within  ? 
Is  it  dark  without  you,  darker  still 
Clear  the  darkened  windows,   open 
wide  the  door, 
Let  the  blessed  sunshine  in. 

Let  the  blessed  sunshine  in,  .  . 
Let  the  blessed  sunshine  in  ;  .  . 
Clear  the  darkened  windows,  open  wide  the 
Let  the  blessed  sunshine  in.  [door. 

2  Does  your  faith  grow  fainter  in  the 

cause  you  love  ? 
Are  your  prayers  unanswered  from  the 

throne  above  ?      [wide  the  door, 
Clear  the  darkened  windows,  open 
Let  the  blessed  sunshine  in. 

3  Would  you  go  rejoicing  on  the  up- 

ward way,  [ing  in  the  day  ? 

Knowing  naught  of  darkness — dwell- 
Clear  the  darkened  windows,  open 

wide  the  door, 
Let  the  blessed  sunshine  in. 


796  flfi) 


P.K. 

If  in  the  valley  where  the  bright 
waters  flow,  [I'll  go ; 

Jesus  my  Saviour  leads  me,  gladly 

If  by  His  hand  directed  o'er  ocean's 
wave ;  [to  save. 

Gladly  I'll  bear  His  message,  lost  ones 

Where  the  Saviour  leads  me,  I  will  gladly 

follow ;  [gladly  go. 

Where  the  loving  Saviour  leads  me,  I  will 

2  Out  on  the  barren  mountains,  dreary 

and  cold,  [from  the  fold ; 

Seeking  the  sheep  that  wander  far 

Storm-clouds  may  frown  above  me, 

fierce  winds  may  blow ;     [I'll  go. 

Yet  if  my  Saviour  leads  me,  onward 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


3  Where'er  the  Saviour  leads  me,  I'll 

follow  still,  [will ; 

Patient  in  joy  or  sorrow,  biding  His 

He  knows  the  path   of  safety,   He 

knows  the  way,      [bright  as  day. 

Home  to  the  many  mansions  bright, 


797  ( 


c.c.\ 

208/ 


11.10. 

Only  a  little  word,  softly  and  kindly 

Breathed  in  the  ear  of  the  sad  and 

opprest ;  [melody 

Oh,   how   it   tenderly   steals   like   a 

Over  life's  billows,  and  lulls  them 

to  rest  ! 

Only  e  little  word  I  Only  a  little  word  ! 
Only  a  little  word,  whispered  in  love  I 

2  Only  a  little  word,  softly  and  kindly 

Dropped  in  a  heart  that  is  blighted 

and  chilled;  [chord  again, 

Oh,  how  its  gentle  strain  tunes  every 

Waking  the  echoes  that  sorrow  has 
stilled  ! 

3  Only  a  little  word,  carefully  spoken, 

Borne  to  the  lost  on  the  desert 

that  roam, 
Breaks  like  the  morning  light,  chasing 

the  dreary  night, 
Pointing  them  upward,  and  leading 

them  home. 

4  Only  a  little  word,  spoken  for  Jesus, 

Telling  His  pity,  compassion,  and 

love ;  [gather  in, 

Out  of  the  path  of  sin,  thousands  may 

Joyful  to  enter  His  kingdom  above. 


798  (») 


P.M. 


Fading  away  like  the  stars  of  the 

morning,  [sun — 

Losing  their  light  in  the  glorious 

Thus  would  we  pass  from  the  earth 

and  its  toiling,  [done. 

Only  remembered  by  what  we  have 

Only  remembered,  only  remembered, 
Only  remembered  by  what  we  have  done  ; 
Thus  would  we  pass  from  the  earth  and  its 
toiling, 
Only  remembered  by  what  we  have  done. 

2  Shall  we  be  missed,  though  by  others 

succeeded,  [time  have  sown  ? 
Reaping  the  fields  we  in  spring- 
Yes,  but  the  sowers  must  pass  from 

their  labours,  [have  done. 

Ever   remembered   by   what   they 

3  Only  the  truth  that  in  life  we  have 

spoken,  [have  sown ; 

Only  the  seed  that  on  earth  we 


These  shall  pass  onward  when  we  are 

forgotten,  [have  done. 

Fruits  of  the  harvest  and  what  we 

4  Oh,  when  the  Saviour  shall  make  up 

His  jewels,  [ing  are  won, 

When  the  bright  crowns  of  rejoic- 

Then  shall    His  weary  and  faithful 

disciples  [have  done. 

All  be  remembered  by  what  they 


799 


V104J 


e.s. 


Work,  for  time  is  flying, 

Work  with  hearts  sincere ; 
Work,  for  souls  are  dying, 

Work,  for  night  is  near; 
In  the  Master's  vineyard, 

Go  and  work  to-day ; 
Be  no  useless  sluggard 

Standing  in  the  way. 
In  this  glorious  calling, 

Work  till  day  is  o'er; 
Work  till,  evening  falling, 

You  can  work  no  more ; 
Then  your  labour  bringing 

To  the  King  of  kings, 
Borne,  with  joy  and  singing, 

Home  on  angels'  wings. 
There  where  saints  adore  Him, 

Where  the  ransomed  meet, 
Joy  they  show  before  Him, 

Bowing  at  His  feet ; 
Hear  the  Master  saying, 

From  His  heavenly  throne, 
When  thy  toil  rewarding, 

M  Labourer,  well  done  !  " 


L.M. 

My  Father,  this  I  ask  of  Thee — 

Knowing  that  Thou  wilt  grant  the 

For  this,  and  only  this  I  prays   [plea : 

Strength  for  to-day — just  for  to-day. 

Strength  for  each  trial  and  each  task, 
What  more,  my  Father,  should  I  ask  ? 
Just  as  I  need  it,  day  by  day, 
Strength  for  my  weakness — this  I  pray. 

I  do  not  ask  a  lifted  load, 

Nor  for  a  smooth  and  thornless  road ; 

Simply  for  strength  enough  to  bear 

Life's  daily  burdens  anywhere,  [need 

Strength  for  the  present  hour  and 
This  given,  then  I'm  blest  indeed, 
For  each  day,  as  it  comes,  will  bring 
Sufficient  strength  for  anything. 
Strength  for  to-day,  that  I  may  make 
Some  sad  souls  glad  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
Then  they  with  me  at  eve  shall  say — 
Thank  God  for  strength  He  gave  to- 
day. 


Service  and  Reward 


801 


/c.c.\ 


P.M. 


Have  you  had  a  kindness  shown  ? 

Pass  it  on  ! 
'Twas  not  given  for  thee  alone : 

Pass  it  on  ! 
Let  it  travel  down  the  years, 
Let  it  wipe  another's  tears, 
Till  in  heaven  the  deed  appears — 

Pass  it  on  ! 

Did  you  hear  the  loving  word  ? 

Pass  it  on  ! 
Like  the  singing  of  a  bird  ? 

Pass  it  on  ! 
Let  its  music  live  and  grow, 
Let  it  cheer  another's  woe ; 
You  have  reaped  what  others  sow — 

Pass  it  on  ! 

Twas  the  sunshine  of  a  smile — 

Pass  it  on  ! 
Staying  but  a  little  while  ! 

Pass  it  on  ! 
April  beam,  the  little  thing, 
Still  it  wakes  the  flowers  of  spring, 
Makes  the  silent  birds  to  sing — 

Pass  it  on  ! 

Have  you  found  the  heavenly  light  ? 

Pass  it  on  ! 
Souls  are  groping  in  the  night, 

Daylight  gone; 
Hold  thy  lighted  lamp  on  high, 
Be  a  star  in  someone's  sky ; 
He  may  live  who  else  would  die — 

Pass  it  on  ! 

Be  not  selfish  in  thy  greed — 

Pass  it  on  ! 
Look  upon  thy  brother's  need — 

Pass  it  on  ! 
Live  for  self,  you  live  in  vain ; 
Live  for  Christ,  you  live  again ; 
Live  for  Him,  with  Him  you  reign — 

Pass  it  on  ! 


s.s,\ 

323>J 


802  ( 

There  are  lonely  hearts  to  cherish, 

While  the  days  are  going  by ; 
There  are  weary  souls  who  perish, 

While  the  days  are  going  by : 
If  a  smile  we  can  renew, 
As  our  journey  we  pursue, 
Oh,  the  good  we  all  may  do, 
While  the  days  are  going  by  ! 

Going  by  !  .  .  .  Going  by  !  .  .  . 
Going  by  !  .  .  .  Going  by  !  .  .  . 
Oh,  the  good  we  all  may  do, 
While  the  days  are  going  by  I 


P.M. 


2  There's  no  time  for  idle  scorning, 

While  the  days  are  going  by ; 
Let  your  face  be  like  the  morning, 

While  the  days  are  going  by: 
Oh,  the  world  is  full  of  sighs, 
Full  of  sad  and  weeping  eyes ; 
Help  your  fallen  brother  rise, 

While  the  days  are  going  by  I 

3  All  the  loving  links  that  bind  us, 

While  the  days  are  going  by ; 
One  by  one,  we  leave  behind  us, 

While  the  days  are  going  by : 
But  the  seeds  of  good  we  sow, 
Both  in  shade  and  shine  will  grow, 
And  will  keep  our  hearts  aglow, 

While  the  days  are  going  by  ! 

803  (IS) 

Sound  the  alarm  !    Let  the  watchman 

cry  ! — 
"  Up  !  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  nigh ; 
WTio  will  escape  from  the  wrath  to 

come  ?  [home  ?  " 

Who  have  a  place  in  the  soul's  bright 

Sound  the  »larm,  watchman  !  sound  the  alarm 
For  the  Lord  will  come  with  a  conquering  arm 
And  the  hosts  of  sin,  as  their  ranks  advance, 
Shall  wither  and  fall  at  His  glance. 

2  Sound  the  alarm  !     Let  the  cry  go 

forth,  [earth — 

Swift  as  the  wind,  o'er  the  realms  of 

"  Flee  to  the  Rock  where  the  soul 

may  hide  ! 
Flee  to  the  Rock  !  in  its  cleft  abide  !  w 


3  Sound  the  alarm  on  the 

brow  ! 
Plead  with  the  lost 
Warn  them  to 

embrace ; 


mountain's 

[now: 

by  the  wayside 

come  and  the  truth 

[grace. 


Urge  them  to  come  and  be  saved  by 

4  Sound  the  alarm  in  the  youthful  ear; 
Sound  it  aloud  that  the  old  may  hear; 
Blow  ye  the  trump  while  the  day- 
beams  last  !  [past ! 
Blow  ye  the  trump  till  the  light  is 


804  (°£) 


Trusting  in  the  Lord  thy  God, 
Onward  go  !  onward  go  ! 

Holding  fast  His  promised  word, 
Onward  go  ! 

Ne'er  deny  His  worthy  name, 

Though  it  bring  reproach  and  shame ; 

Spreading  still  His  wondrous  fame, 
Onward  go  ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


2  Has  He  called  thee  to  the  plough  ? 
Night  is  coming,  serve  Him  now; 
Faith  and  love  in  service  blend ; 
On  His  mighty  arm  depend ; 
Standing  fast  until  the  end, 

Onward  go  ! 

3  Has  He  given  thee  golden  grain  ? 
Sow,  and  thou  shalt  reap  again ; 
To  thy  Master's  gate  repair, 
Watching  be  and  waiting  there ; 
He  will  hear  and  answer  prayer : 

Onward  go  ! 

4  Has  He  said  the  end  is  near  ? 
Serving  Him  with  holy  fear, 
Christ  thy  portion,  Christ  thy  stay, 
Heavenly  bread  upon  the  way ; 
Leading  on  to  glorious  day : 

Onward  go  ! 

5  In  this  little  moment  then, 

In  thy  ways  acknowledge  Him ; 
Let  His  mind  be  found  in  thee ; 
Let  His  will  thy  pleasure  be ; 
Thus  in  life  and  liberty, 
Onward  go  ! 

OU5    (S29*)  8.7. 

Brightly  beams  our  Father's  mercy 
From  His  lighthouse  evermore ; 

But  to  us  He  gives  the  keeping 
Of  the  lights  along  the  shore. 

Let  the  lower  lights  be  burning  1 
Send  a  gleam  across  the  wave  ! 

Some  poor  fainting,  struggling  seaman 
You  may  rescue,  you  may  save. 

2  Dark  the  night  of  sin  has  settled ; 

Loud  the  angry  billows  roar ; 
Eager  eyes  are  watching,  longing, 
For  the  lights  along  the  shore. 

3  Trim  your  feeble  lamp,  my  brother : 

Some  poor  seaman,  tempest-tost, 
Trying  now  to  make  the  harbour, 
In  the  darkness  may  be  lost. 


806 


7s 

Some  have  crossed  the  swelling  flood, 
Some  are  now  at  home  with  God — 
Well  beyond  the  reach  of  care, 
Free  from  every  hurtful  snare : 
Gone  through  death  to  glory  bright, 
Present  with  the  Lord  in  light ; 
But  ere  perfect  joy  begin, 
More  must  yet  be  gathered  in  ! 

Saved  from  death's  eternal  loss 
By  the  power  of  Jesus'  cross  : 
From  their  sorrow,  shame,  and  sin, 
More  must  yet  be  gathered  in. 

2  Some  of  every  land  and  race, 
Souls  redeemed  by  Jesus'  grace, 


Now  are  in  the  Shepherd's  fold, 
Bought  with  neither  gems  nor  gold; 
Saved  from  endless  death  and  shame, 
Saved  to  grace  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Other  souls  are  still  to  win — 
More  must  yet  be  gathered  in. 

3  Some  have  drifted  far  from  God, 
Trampling  on  the  Saviour's  blood, 
By  the  worldling's  glitter  caught, 
Selling  life  and  soul  for  naught : 
Fashion's  form  for  every  hour, 
Christian  name  without  the  power ; 
Dead  in  trespasses  and  sin — 

Oh,  that  they  were  gathered  in  ! 

4  Some  are  sunk  in  vice  and  shame, 
Heedless  of  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Some,  in  superstition's  sway, 
Hate  the  light  of  Gospel-day : 
Thou  thy  testimony  give — 
They  may  yet  believe  and  live ; 
For,  from  'mong  the  ranks  of  sin, 
More  must  yet  be  gathered  in  ! 

807  ("if)  • 

Hark  !  'tis  the  watchman's  cry, 
**  Wake,  brethren,  wake  !  " 

Jesus  Himself  is  nigh, 
Wake,  brethren,  wake  ! 

Sleep  is  for  sons  of  night, 

Ye  are  children  of  the  light, 

Yours  is  the  glory  bright, 
Wake,  brethren,  wake  ! 

2  Call  to  each  wakening  band, 

"  Watch,  brethren,  watch  !  " 
Clear  is  our  Lord's  command, 

"  Watch,  brethren,  watch  !  " 
Be  ye  as  men  that  wait, 
Ready  at  their  Master's  gate, 
E'en  though  He  tarry  late, 

Watch,  brethren,  watch  ! 

3  Heed  we  the  Master's  call, 

"  Work,  brethren,  work  !  " 
There's  room  enough  for  all : 

Work,  brethren,  work  ! 
This  vineyard  of  the  Lord 
Constant  labour  doth  afford ; 
Yours  is  a  sure  reward, 

Work,  brethren,  work  ! 

4  Hear  we  the  Shepherd's  voice, 

"  Pray,  brethren,  pray  !  " 
Would  ye  His  heart  rejoice  ? — 

Pray,  brethren,  pray  ! 
Sin  calls  for  ceaseless  care,     [near ; 
Weakness   needs   the   Strong   One 
Long  as  ye  tarry  here, 

Pray,  brethren,  pray  ! 


Service  and  Reward 


808  (°&) 

There  is  joy  in  the  service  of  Jesus 
our  Lord,  [His  word ; 

There  is  joy  in  reposing  our  faith  in 

There  is  joy  in  confiding  our  all  to 
His  care,  [prayer. 

There   is  joy   in   sweet   answers   to 

There  is  joy  in  the  service  of  Jesus  our  Lord, 
There  is  fulness  of  joy  and  eternal  reward  ; 
There  is  joy  that  abideth,  our  souls  know  it  well, 
There  is  joy  that  we  never  can  tell. 

2  There  is  joy  when  we  slumber,  and  joy 

when  we  wake,  [for  His  sake ; 
There  is  joy  when  we  suffer  reproach 
Though  our  pathway  through  life  may 

be  toilsome  and  long,  [song. 

.  We  will  brighten  the  journey  with 

3  There  is  joy  when  He  calls  us  His 

workers  to  be,  [we  can  see ; 

There  is  joy  in  affliction — His  hand 
There  is  joy  in  temptation,  for  then 

we  can  hide  [tried. 

In  His  arms,  who  was  tempted  and 

0\)y  {mi)  s.m. 

Labourers  for  Christ,  arise, 
And  gird  you  for  the  toil  ! 
The  dew  of  promise  from  the  skies 
Already  cheers  the  soil. 

2  Go  where  the  sick  recline, 
Where  mourning  hearts  deplore ; 

And  where  the  sons  of  sorrow  pine, 
Dispense  your  hallowed  lore. 

3  Be  faith,  which  looks  above, 
With  prayer,  your  constant  guest ; 

And  wrap  the  Saviour's  changeless 
A  mantle  round  your  breast,    [love 

4  So  shall  you  share  the  wealth 
That  earth  may  ne'er  despoil ; 

And  the  blest  Gospel's  saving  health 
Repay  your  arduous  toil. 

OlU  (240)  P.M. 

Awake  !  awake  !  the  Master  now  is 

calling  us ;  [word, 

Arise  !   arise  !   and,  trusting  in  His 

Go  forth,  go  forth  !  proclaim  the  year 
of  jubilee, 
And  take  the  Work,  the  blessed 
Word,  of  Christ  our  Lord. 

On,  .  on,  swell  the  cho  -  rus  !  . 

On, .  on,  the  Morning  Star  is  shining  o'er  us  ! 

On,  .  on,  while  before  .  us 

Our  mighty,  mighty  Saviour  leads  the  way  I . . . 

Glory,  glory,  hear  the  everlasting  throng 

Shout  hosanna  !  while  we  boldly  march  along  I 

Faithful  soldiers  here  below, 

Only  Jesus  will  we  know, 

Shouting  halleluiahs  as  we  onward  go 


2  A  cry  for  light  from  dying  ones  in 

heathen  lands ; 
Jt  comes,  it  comes,  across  the  ocean's 

foam ;      [words  of  truth  abroad, 

Then  haste,  oh,  haste,  to  spread  the 

Forgetting  not  the  starving  poor  at 

home,  dear  home. 

3  O  Church  of  God,  extend  thy  kind, 

maternal  arms      [dark  and  cold  1 

To    save    the   lost    on   mountains 

Reach  out  thy  hand  with  loving  smile 

to  rescue  them, 
And  bring  them  to  the  shelter  of 

the  Saviour's  fold. 

4  Look  up  !  look  up  !  the  promised  day 

is  drawing  near, 
When  all  shall  hail,  shall  hail  the 

Saviour  King, 
When  peace  and  joy  shall  fold  their 

wings  in  every  clime, 
And  glorious  hallelujahs  o'er  the 

earth  shall  ring. 


811  as) 


3s. 


Fear  not  !  God  is  thy  shield, 
And  He  thy  great  reward ; 
His  might  has  won  the  field : 
%     Thy  strength  is  in  the  Lord  ! 

Fear  not !  'tis  God's  own  voice 
That  speaks  to  thee  this  word : 

Lift  up  your  head — rejoice 
In  Jesus  Christ  thy  Lord  1 

2  Fear  not  !  for  God  has  heard 

The  cry  of  thy  distress ; 
The  water  of  His  Word 
Thy  fainting  soul  shall  bless. 

3  Fear  not  !  be  not  dismayed  ! 

He  evermore  will  be 
With  thee  to  give  His  aid, 
And  He  will  strengthen  thee. 

4  Fear  not  !  ye  little  flock ; 

Your  Saviour  soon  will  come 
The  glory  to  unlock, 

And  bring  you  to  His  home  ! 


?.H 


812  ®) 

Young  men  in  Christ,  arise  ! 
Own  Him  your  Saviour  God, 

His  name  adore ; 
For  by  His  wondrous  sacrifice 
He  paid  the  great  redemption  price, 
That  all  might  have  eternal  life, 

That  come  to  God  through  Him. 
2  Young  men  in  Christ  the  Lord, 
Be  mighty  in  His  Word, 

Its  truths  declare ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


And  seek  the  Holy  Spirit's  power 
By  faith  and  persevering  prayer, 
That  ye  may  witness  anywhere 
That  sinful  men  are  found. 

3  Young  men  in  Christ  the  King, 
Your  grateful  tribute  bring 

Of  love  and  praise ; 
United  in  His  royal  name, 
With  loyal  hearts  His  words  proclaim 
Throughout  the  world  to  all  young 

"  Ye  must  be  born  again!"  [men, 

4  Young  men  in  Christ  the  Friend, 
On  Him  all  hopes  depend 

Of  true  relief; 
To  every  burdened  soul  you  meet, 
His  gracious,  loving  words  so  sweet, 
"  Come  unto  Me,"  with  love  repeat, 

"  And  I  will  give  you  rest." 

5  Young  men  in  Christ,  behold 
The  world  before  you  lies 

Enslaved  in  sin  ! 
Make  haste  to  swell  the  mission  band, 
Prepared  to  go  at  His  command 
To  save  lost  men  in  every  land 

At  any  sacrifice. 

6  Young  men  in  Christ  the  Son, 
In  Him  we  all  are  one ; 

For  this  He  prayed. 
Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sound  His  praise  in  endless  song, 
For  all  we  have  and  are  belong 

To  Christ,  our  Lord  Divine. 


813  («•) 


8.7.D. 


Hark  the  voice  of  Jesus  crying — 

"  Who  will  go  and  work  to-day  ? 
Fields  are  white,  and  harvest  waiting : 

Who  will  bear  the  sheaves  away  ?  " 
Loud  and  strong  the  Master  calleth, 

Rich  reward  He  offers  thee : 
Who  will  answer,  gladly  saying  ? — 

"  Here  am  I ;  send  me,  send  me  !  " 

2  If  you  cannot  cross  the  ocean, 

And  the  heathen  lands  explore, 
You  can  find  the  heathen  nearer, 

You  can  help  them  at  your  door. 
If  you  cannot  give  your  thousands, 

You  can  give  the  widow's  mite ; 
And  the  least  you  do  for  Jesus 

Will  be  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  If  you  cannot  speak  like  angels, 

If  you  cannot  preach  like  Paul, 
You  can  tell  the  love  of  Jesus, 

You  can  say  He  died  for  all. 
If  you  cannot  rouse  the  wicked 

With  the  Judgment's  dread  alarms, 


You  can  lead  the  little  children 
To  the  Saviour's  waiting  arms. 

4  If  you  cannot  be  the  watchman, 

Standing  high  on  Zion's  wall, 
Pointing  out  the  path  to  heaven, 

Offering  life  and  peace  to  all ;   (ties 
With  your  prayers  and  with  your  boun- 

You  can  do  what  Heaven  demands ; 
You  can  be  like  faithful  Aaron, 

Holding  up  the  prophet's  hands. 

5  If  among  the  older  people 

You  may  not  be  apt  to  teach : 
"  Feed  My  lambs,"  said  Christ  our 
Shepherd,  [reach." 

"  Place    the    food    within    their 
And  it  may  be  that  the  children 

You  have  led  with  trembling  hand 
Will  be  found  among  your  jewels, 

When  you  reach  the  better  land. 

6  Let  none  hear  you  idly  saying, 

"  There  is  nothing  I  can  do," 
While  the  souls  of  men  are  dying, 

And  the  Master  calls  for  you. 
Take  the  task  He  gives  you  gladly, 

Let  His  work  your  pleasure  be ; 
Answer  quickly  when  He  calleth : 

"  Here  am  I  ;  send  me,  send  me  I  " 


814  Ca!) 


P.M. 

Rescue  the  perishing,  care  for  the 

dying,  [the  grave : 

Snatch  them  in  pity  from  sin  and 

Weep  o'er  the  erring  one,  lift  up  the 

fallen,  [save. 

Tell  them  of  Jesus,  the  Mighty  to 

Rescue  the  perishing,  care  for  the  dying ; 
Jesus  is  merciful,  Jesus  will  save. 

2  Though  they  are  slighting  Him,  still 


He  is  waiting. 


[ceive. 


Waiting  the  penitent  child  to  re- 
Plead  with  them  earnestly,  plead  with 
them  gently ; 
He  will  forgive  if  they  only  believe. 

3  Down  in  the  human  heart,  crushed 

by  the  tempter,  [restore : 

Feelings  lie  buried  that  grace  can 

Touched  by  a  loving  hand,  wakened 

by  kindness,  [rate  once  more. 
Chords  that  were  broken  will  vib- 

4  Rescue  the  perishing,  duty  demands 

it ;  [will  provide : 

Strength  for  thy  labour  the  Lord 

Back  to  the  narrow  way  patiently 

win  them ;  [has  died. 

Tell  the  poor  wanderer  a  Saviour 


Service  and  Reward 


Old  (eis)  l.m. 

Go,  labour  on  ;  spend  and  be  spent — 
Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will : 

It  is  the  way  the  Master  went ;  [still  ? 
Should  not   the   servant   tread   it 

2  Go,  labour  on ;  'tis  not  for  naught ; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain : 
Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee 
not; 
The  Master  praises — what  are  men  ? 

3  Go,  labour  on  ;  enough  while  here, 

If  He  shall  praise  thee — if  He  deign 
Thy  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer : 
No  toil  for  Him  shall  be  in  vain. 

4  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice  ! 

For  toil — comes  rest,  for  exile — 

home ;  [groom's  voice, 

Soon    shait    thou    hear    the    Bride- 

The  midnight  peal :  •  "  Behold,  I 
come  !  " 


lis. 

Speak  gently,  speak  gently,  oh  grieve 

not  again 
The  hearts  that  are  breaking  with 

sorrow  and  pain ;  [they  share, 
We  know  not  how  bitter  the  trials 
We  know  not  how  heavy  the  burdens 

they  bear. 

Tenderly,  tenderly,  lovingly  speak  j 
Tell  them  of  Jesus,  the  lowly  and  meek ; 
Patiently  waiting,  He  longs  to  receive 
All  who  are  willing  on  Him  to  believe. 

2  Speak  gently,  speak  gently,  oh  pity 

and  pray  [wandered  away ; 

For  those  who  in  darkness  have 
A  word  kindly  spoken  the  captives 

may  free ;  [it,  and  see  ! 

A  word  may  reclaim  them — oh  speak 

3  Speak  gently,  speak  gently,  wherever 

you  go,  [woe ; 

In  tempest,  in  sunshine,  in  sorrow  or 
Speak  gently,  reposing  your  trust  in 

the  Lord,  [your  reward. 

And  joy   without   measure   will   be 

Ol  J  (m)  p.m. 

Seeking  the  lost,  yes,  kindly  entreating 
Wanderers  on  the  mountain  astray ; 
"Come  unto  Me,"  His  message  re- 
peating, [day. 
Words  of  the  Master  ■  speaking  to- 

.  .  .  Going  afar  .  .  .  upon  the  mountain,  .  .  . 
Bringing    the    wanderer    back    again,    back 

again  ... 
Into  the  fold  ...  of  our  Redeemer,  .  . . 
Jesus,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 


2  Seeking  the  lost,  and  pointing  to  Jesus, 

Souls  that  are  weak  and  hearts  that 

are  sore,  [tion, 

Leading  them  forth  in  ways  of  salva- 

Showing  the  path  to  life  evermore. 

3  Thus  would  we  go  on  missions  of 

mercy, 
Following  Christ  from  day  to  day ; 
Cheering  the  faint,  and  raising  the 

fallen, 
Pointing  the  lost  to  Jesus  the  Way. 


818  (SSi 


11.10. 

Not  now,  my  child  ! — a  little  more 

rough  tossing, 

A  little  longer  on  the  billows'  foam ; 

A  few  more  journeyings  in  the  desert 

darkness,  [Father's  Home! 

And    then    the    sunshine    of   thy 

2  Not  now;    for  I  have  wanderers  in 

the  distance,  [patient  love : 

And  thou  must  call  them  in  with 

Not; now;  for  I  have  sheep  upon  the 

mountains,  [e'er  they  rove. 

And  thou  must  follow  them  wher- 

3  Not  now;  for  I  have  loved  ones  sad 

and  weary ;  [kindly  smile  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  cheer  them  with  a 

Sick  ones,  who  need  thee  in  their 

lonely  sorrow ;  [while  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  tend  them  yet  a  little 

4  Not  now;    for  wounded  hearts  are 

sorely  bleeding,     [hearts  to  sing ; 

And  thou  must  teach  those  widowed 

Not   now;    for   orphans'   tears   are 

quickly  falling — 
They  must  be  gathered  'neath  some 

sheltering  wing. 

5  Go,  with  the  name  of  Jesus  to  the 

dying,  [living  power ; 

And  speak  that  name  in  all  its 

Why  should  thy  fainting  heart  grow 

chill  and  weary  ?       [little  hour  ? 

Canst  thou  not  watch  with  Me  one 

6  One  little  hour  !  and  then  the  glorious 

crowning,  [victor's  palm ; 

The  golden  harp-strings,  and  the 
One  little  hour  !  and  then  the  halle- 
lujah !  [psalm  ! 

Eternity's  long,  deep,  thanksgiving 


/CCA 

V229/  12.9. 

There's  a  city  that  looks  o'er  the 

valley  of  death, 
And  its  glories  may  never  be  told ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 

There  the  sun   never  sets,   and  the 
leaves  never  fade, 
In  that  beautiful  City  of  Gold. 

There  the  sun  .  .  .  never  sets,  .  .  .  and  the 
leaves  .  .  .  never  fade ;  [behold, 

There  the  eyes  of  the  faithful  their  Saviour 
In  that  beautiful  City  of  Gold. 

2  There  the  King,  our  Redeemer,  the 

Lord  whom  we  love, 
All  the  faithful  with  rapture  behold; 
There   the   righteous   for   ever   will 
shine  like  the  stars, 
In  that  beautiful  City  of  Gold. 

3  Every  soul  we  have  led  to  the  foot  of 

the  cross,  [fold, 

Every  lamb  we  have  brought  to  the 
Will  be  kept  as  bright  jewels  our 

crown  to  adorn, 
In  that  beautiful  City  of  Gold. 


820 


7.6. 


Rescue  the  souls  that  perish, 

Seek  for  the  lost  that  stray ; 
atiently  guide  their  footsteps 

Into  the  narrow  way ; 
Over  them  kindly  bending, 

Whisper  the  Saviour's  call ; 
Tell  them  the  feast  is  ready — 

Tell  them  there's  room  for  all. 

Room  .  .  for  all,  .  . 
Room  .  .  for  all  j  .  . 
Tell  them  the  feast  is  ready — 
Tell  them  there's  room  for  all. 

Out  of  the  vale  of  sorrow, 

Out  of  the  starless  night, 
Into  the  golden  sunshine, 

Peaceful,  and  pure,  and  bright : 
Gather  them  now  to  Jesus — 

Whisper  again  the  call ; 
Tell  them  the  feast  is  ready — 

Tell  them  there's  room  for  all. 

Go  with  a  loving  spirit, 

Go  in  the  Master's  name : 
Life,  and  a  full  salvation, 

Now  to  the  world  proclaim : 
Haste  while  the  day-beams  linger; 

Haste  ere  the  shadows  fall ; 
Tell  them  the  feast  is  ready — 

Tell  them  there's  room  for  all. 


821 


Songs  of  Pilgrimage 


/C.CA 

^259/ 


Sing  on,  ye  joyful  pilgrims, 
Nor  think  the  moments  long ; 

My  faith  is  heavenward  rising 
With  every  tuneful  song  ! 


7.tf. 


Lo  !  on  the  mount  of  blessing, 
The  glorious  mount,  I  stand, 

And,  looking  over  Jordan, 
I  see  the  promised  land  ! 

Sing  on  :  oh,  blissful  music  I 
With  every  note  you  raise 

My  heart  is  filled  with  rapture, 
t  My  soul  is  lost  in  praise  ! 

Sing  on  :  oh,  blissful  music  ! 
With  every  note  you  raise 

My  heart  is  filled  with  rapture, 
My  soul  is  lost  in  praise  ! 

Sing  on,  ye  joyful  pilgrims  ! 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay, 
Let  songs  of  home  and  Jesus 

Beguile  each  fleeting  day ; 
Sing  on  the  grand  old  story 

Of  His  redeeming  love — 
The  everlasting  chorus 

That  fills  the  realms  above. 

Sing  on,  ye  joyful  pilgrims  ! 

The  time  will  not  be  long, 
Till  in  our  Father's  kingdom 

We  sing  a  nobler  song  ! 
Where  those  we  love  are  waiting 

To  greet  us  on  the  shore, 
We'll  meet  beyond  the  river, 

Where  surges  roll  no  more. 


822 


D.C.M. 

With  joy  I  draw  from  out  God's  well 

Rich  blessings  day  by  day, 
While  living  waters  springing  up 

I  find  beside  the  way. 
The  blessed  flow  of  this  deep  well 

Makes  fruitful  life  abound, 
A  watered  garden  in  the  soul 

Where'er  this  well  is  found. 
As  on  I  go  with  willing  hands 

And  earnest  heart  to  do, 
Oft  weary,  'neath  the  burden's  weight, 

Where  labourers  are  but  few — 
I  pause  to  gather  strength  beside 

The  well  that  springe th  up, 
And  from  its  fulness,  rich  and  pure, 

I  fill  my  empty  cup. 

Still  on,  amid  a  desert  path 

Where  every  spring  is  dry, 
There,    all    alone, — my    loved    ones 

To  heaven  I  lift  my  cry :     [gone, — 
When  lo,  upon  my  fainting  sight, 

As  onward  still  I  go, 
Fair  Elim  breaks  with  waving  palms 

And  wells  of  crystal  flow. 
And  then,  as  on  my  pathway  leads 

Through  shadows,  toil,  and  strife, 
I  reach  a  lowly,  quiet  vale — 

A  sheltered  spot  in  life : 


Songs  of  Pilgrimage 


Within  its  shade,  where  jarring  notes 

Of  earthly  discord  cease, 
I  gather  hearts-ease  day  by  day 

At  God's  sweet  well  of  peace. 


823  ( 


s.s.\ 

224^ 


S.M. 


Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known, 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

We're  marching  to  Zion, 
Beautiful,  beautiful  Zion ; 
We're  marching  upward  to  Zion, 
The  beautiful  city  of  God. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
Who  never  knew  our  God ; 

But  children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
Must  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

4  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry ;       [ground, 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


824  O) 


7.6. 


Along  the  sandy  desert, 

'Mid  scorching  winds  that  blow ; 
Across  the  rugged  mountains, 

Whose  tops  are  white  with  snow ; 
Or  in  the  darksome  valley — 

Where'er  our  feet  may  roam, 
How  sweet  the  blest  assurance, 

That  Jesus  leads  us  home  ! 

That  Jesus  leads  us  home,  .  . 
That  Jesus  leads  us  home,  .  . 
How  sweet  the  blest  assurance, 
That  Jesus  leads  us  home  ! 

2  It  makes  us  glad  and  joyful, 

And  lightens  every  load, 
To  know  that  He  goes  with  us 

Along  life's  rugged  road ; 
Each  day  we  feel  His  presence, 

Though  trials  oft  may  come : 
How  sweet  the  blest  assurance, 

That  Jesus  leads  us  home  ! 

3  The  flowers  beside  our  pathway 

May  wither,  fade,  and  die ; 
But  fairer  ones  are  blooming 

For  us  beyond  the  sky : 
And  though  'mid  care  and  sorrow 

Our  weary  steps  may  roam, 
How  sweet  the  blest  assurance, 

That  Jesus  leads  us  home  ! 


825 

There  are  shadows  in  the  valley, 

Where  our  tired  feet  must  go : 
But  we  hear  the  peaceful  waters, 

As  they  murmur  soft  and  low — 
And  our  Shepherd  whispers  gently, 

As  He  leads  us  onward  still : 
"  There  are  shadows  in  the  valley, 

But  'tis  sunshine  on  the  hill." 

Sunshine  on  the  hill, 
There  is  sunshine  on  the  hill ;  .  . 
"  There  are  shadows  in  the  valley, 
But  'tis  sunshine  on  the  hill." 

2  There  are  shadows  in  the  valley, 

But  we  breathe  the  sweet  perfume 
Of  the  roses  on  the  mountain, 

In  their  lovely  vernal  bloom ; 
And  again  our  Shepherd  whispers, 

As  He  leads  us  onward  still : 
"  There  are  shadows  in  the  valley, 

But  'tis  sunshine  on  the  hill." 

3  Oh,  the  shadows  in  the  valley, 

Like  a  dream  will  pass  away : 
They  will  vanish  at  the  dawning 

Of  the  bright  and  glorious  day  ! 
Even  now  there  comes  an  echo, 

And  we  feel  its  magic  thrill : 
"  There  are  shadows  in  the  valley, 

But  'tis  sunshine  on  the  hill." 

HJLb    (3767  P.M. 

I'm  a  pilgrim  and  a  stranger, 

Rough  and  thorny  is  the  road ; 
Often  in  the  midst  of  danger ; 

But  it  leads  to  God. 
Clouds  and  darkness  oft  distress  me, 

Great  and  many  are  my  foes ; 
Anxious  cares  and  thoughts  oppress 
But  my  Father  knows.  [me : 

2  Oh,  how  sweet  is  this  assurance, 

'Mid  the  conflict  and  the  strife  ! 
Although  sorrows  past  endurance 

Follow  me  through  life. 
Home  in  prospect  still  can  cheer  me, 

Yes,  and  give  me  sweet  repose, 
While  I  feel  His  presence  near  me : 
For  my  Father  knows. 

3  Yes,  He  sees  and  knows  me  daily, 

Watches  over  me  in  love ; 
Sends  me  help  when  foes  assail  me — 

Bids  me  look  above. 
Soon  my  journey  will  be  ended, 

Life  is  drawing  to  a  close ; 
I  shall  then  be  well  attended : 
This  my  Father  knows. 

4  I  shall  then  with  joy  behold  Him — 

Face  to  face  my  Father  see ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


Fall  with  rapture  and  adore  Him, 

For  His  love  to  me. 
Nothing  more  shall  then  distress  me, 

In  the  land  of  sweet  repose ; 
Jesus  stands  engaged  to  bless  me : 

This  my  Father  knows. 


827 


/s.s.\ 


P.M. 


IV  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 

I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night ; 

Do  not  detain  me,  for  I  am  going 

To   where   the   streamlets   are   ever 

flowing. 

I'm  ■  pil  -  grim,  .  .  and  I'm  a  stran  -  ger ;  .  . 

I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night :  .  .  . 

Ym  a  pil  -  grim,  .  .  and  I'm  a  stran  -  -  ger  j . . 

1  cass  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night.  .  .  . 

2  Of  that  city,  to  which  I  journey, 

My  Redeemer,  my  Redeemer  is  the 

light; 
There  is  no  sorrow,  nor  any  sighing, 
Nor  any  tears  there,  nor  any  dying. 

3  There  the  sunbeams  are  ever  shining ; 
Oh,  my  longing  heart,  my  longing 

heart  is  there ;  [dreary, 

Here  in  this  country,  so  dark  and 
1  long  have  wandered  forlorn  and 

weary. 


C«H) 


P.M. 


Travelling  to  the  better  land, 
G*er  the  desert's  scorching  sand, 
Father,  do  Thou  hold  my  hand, 

And  lead  me,  lead  me  on. 
2  When  at  Marah,  parched  with  heat, 
I  the  sparkling  fountain  greet, 
Make  the  bitter  waters  sweet, 

And  lead  me,  lead  me  on. 
5  When  the  wilderness  is  drear, 
Show  me  Elim's  palm-groves  near, 
With  its  wells,  as  crystal  clear, 

And  lead  me,  lead  me  on. 

4  Tlirough  the  water  and  the  fire, 
This,  O  Lord,  my  one  desire: 
With  Thy  love  my  heart  inspire, 

And  lead  me,  lead  me  on. 

5  When  I  stand  on  Jordan's  brink, 
Do  not  let  me  fear  or  shrink ; 
Hold  me,  Father,  lest  I  sink, 

And  lead  me,  lead  me  on. 


829  ( 


8.8.\ 
252J 


CM. 


Oppressed   by   noonday's   scorching 
To  yonder  Cross  I  flee,  [heat, 

Beneath  its  shelter  take  my  seat- 
No  shade  like  this  to  me  ! 


2  Beneath  that  Cross  clear  waters  burst. 

A  fountain  sparkling  free, 
And  there  I  quench  my  desert  thirst — 
No  spring  like  this  to  me  ! 

3  For  burdened  ones  a  resting-place 

Beside  that  Cross  I  see ; 
Here  I  cast  off  my  weariness — 
No  rest  like  this  for  me  ! 

4  A  stranger  here  I  pitch  my  tent 

Beneath  this  spreading  tree ; 
Here  shall  my  pilgrim  life  be  spent- 
No  home  like  this  for  me  ! 


830  ( 


S.S.N 
409/ 


8a, 

Light  after  darkness,  gain  after  loss, 
Strength  after  weakness,  crown  after 

cross ; 
Sweet  after  bitter,  hope  after  fears, 
Home  after  wandering,  praise  after 

tears. 

2  Sheaves  after  sowing,  sun  after  rain, 
Sight  after  mystery,  peace  after  pain ; 
Joy  after  sorrow,  calm  after  blast, 
Rest  after  weariness,  sweet  rest  at  last. 

3  Near  after  distant,  gleam  after  gloom, 
Love  after  loneliness,  life  after  tomb ; 
After  long  agony,  rapture  of  bliss, 
Right  was  the  pathway  leading  to  this.  * 

0*5jL    V72i)  8s. 

Leader  of  faithful  souls,  and  Guide 
Of  all  that  travel  to  the  sky, 

Come,  and  with  us,  e'en  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, 

This  earth,  we  know,  is  not  our  place ; 
But  hasten  through  the  vale  of  woe, 

And,  restless  to  behold  Thy  face, 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
Our  everlasting  home  above,    [borne, 

3  Through  Thee,  who  all  our  sins  hast 

Freely  and  graciously  forgiven, 
With  songs  to  Zion  we  return, 

Contending  for  our  native  heaven; 
That  palace  of  our  glorious  King, 
We  find  it  nearer  while  we  sing. 

4  Raised  by  the  breath  of  love  divine, 

We  urge  our  way  with  strength 
renewed, 

*  The  words  of  No.  830  ("  After  ")  are  used 
by  special  permission  of  Messrs.  Hutchings  & 
Co.,  Blenheim  House,  Blenheim  Street,  W. — 
the  sole  Proprietors  of  the  Copyright. 


The  church  of  the  first-born  to  join, 

We  travel  to  the  mount  of  God ; 
With  joy  upon  oar  heads  arise, 
And  meet  our  Captain  in  the  skies. 


832 


P.M. 

Let  us  sing  a  song  that  will  cheer  us 
by  the  way — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home ; 
For  the  night  will  end  in  the  ever- 
lasting day — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home. 

In  a  little  while,  .  . 

In  a  little  while  .  . 
We  shall  cross  the  billow's  foam : 

We  shall  meet  at  last 

When  the  stormy  winds  are  past — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home. 

2  We  will  do  the  work  that  our  hands 

may  find  to  do — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home ; 
And  the  grace  of  God  will  our  daily 

strength  renew — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home. 

3  We  will  smooth  the  path  for  some 

weary,  way-worn  feet — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home ; 
Oh,  may  loving  hearts  spread  around 

an  influence  sweet ! 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home. 

4  There's  a  rest  beyond,  there's  relief 

from  every  care — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home; 
And  no  tears  shall  fall  in  that  city 

bright  and  fair — 
In  a  little  while  we're  going  home. 


833 


("£) 


P.M. 


We  are  pilgrims  looking  home, 
Sad  and  weary  oft  we  roam ; 
But  we  know  'twill  all  be  well  in  the 
morning, 
When,  our  anchor  firmly  cast, 
Every  stormy  wave  is  past, 
And  we  gather  safe  at  last  in  the 
morning. 

When  we  all  meet  again  in  the  morning,  ^ 
On  the  sweet  blooming  hills  in  the  morning : 

Nevermore  to  say  "  good-night  " 

In  that  sunny  region  bright, 
When  we  hail  the  blessed  light  of  the  morning. 

2      Oh,  these  tender  broken  ties, 
How  they  dim  our  aching  eyes ; 
But  like  jewels  they  will  shine  in  the 
morning, 
When  our  victor  palms  we  bear, 
And  our  robes  immortal  wear, 
We  shall  know  each  other  there,  in 
the  morning. 


Songs  of  Pilgrimage 

3    When  our  fettered  souls  are  free, 

Far  beyond  the  narrow  sea, 
And  we  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  in 
the  morning ; 
When  our  golden  sheaves  we  bring 
To  the  feet  of  Christ  our  King, 
What  a  chorus  we  shall  sing  in  the 
morning. 
4      On  the  pilgrim  journey  here, 

Though    the    night    is    sometimes 

drear,  [morning ; 

Let  us  watch  and  persevere,  till  the 

Then  our  highest  tribute  raise 

For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days, 

And  to  Jesus  give  the  praise  in  the 

morning. 

834  (W 

Press  on,  press  on,  O  pilgrim, 

Rejoicing  in  the  Lord ; 
Believing  in  His  promise, 

And  trusting  in  His  word ; 
Fear  not  !  for  He  is  with  us, 

Whate'er  the  cross  we  bear ; 
And  soon,  beyond  the  swelling  tide, 

We'll  gather  over  there  ! 

Gather  over  there  !  gather  over  there ! 
And  soon,  beyond  the  swelling  tide,  we'll 
gather  over  there  1 

2  Press  on,  press  on,  O  pilgrim, 

Along  the  heavenly  way ; 
Remember,  God  commands  us 

To  watch,  and  work,  and  pray ; 
He  bids  us  all  be  faithful, 

And  cast  on  Him  our  care ; 
And  soon,  beyond  the  swelling  tide, 

We'll  gather  over  there  ! 

3  Press  on,  press  on,  O  pilgrim, 

Though  clouds  and  storms  may 
The  Light  that  never  faileth    [rise ; 

Shines  brightly  in  the  skies : 
Press  on  where  crowns  await  us, 

In  yonder  mansions  fair ; 
And  soon,  beyond  the  swelling  tide, 

We'll  gather  over  there  ! 


835 


7.8. 


Spring  up,  O  well  of  blessing, 
Spring  in  our  midst  to-day ; 
For  thirsty  souls  are  longing 

To  drink  abundantly : 
Come  from  the  hidden  fountains, 

Come  in  a  brimming  flood ; 
Refresh  us  in  the  desert, 
Thou  precious  gift  of  God. 
We  sing  the  song  that  Israel  sang  in  the  de&ert 
long  ago :  [living  waters  flow. 

"  Spring  up,  O  well,  spring  up,  O  well ;  "  let  the 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE : 


Spring  up,  O  well  of  blessing, 

We  cry  to  Thee  to-day ; 
Break  forth  in  mighty  torrent, 

As  now  we  sing  and  pray : 
The  souls  that  round  us  perish — 

The  old,  the  young,  the  strong ; 
To  Thee,  by  right  and  ransom, 

The  Lord  of  Hosts  belong. 
Spring  up,  O  well  of  blessing, 

We  sing  to  Thee  to-day ; 
The  "  princes  "  and  the  "  nobles  " 

Thy  great  command  obey : 
In  toiling  and  in  labour, 

Amid  the  burning  sand, 
Spring  up,  flow  forth,  and  gladden 

The  whole  expectant  land. 


836 


/s.s.\ 


7i. 


Simply  trusting  every  day, 

Trusting  through  a  stormy  way ; 

Even  when  my  faith  is  small, 

Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 

Trusting  as  the  moments  fly, 
Trusting  as  the  days  go  by  ; 
Trusting  Him  whate'er  befal, 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 

Brightly  doth  His  Spirit  shine 
Into  this  poor  heart  of  mine ; 
While  He  leads  I  cannot  fall, 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 
Singing,  if  my  way  be  clear ; 
Praying,  if  the  path  be  drear ; 
If  in  danger,  for  Him  call ; 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 
Trusting  Him  while  life  shall  last, 
Trusting  Him  till  earth  be  past, 
Till  within  the  jasper  wall : 
Trusting  Jesus,  that  is  all. 


837 


/s.s.\ 

V613/ 


6.5. 


Forward  !  be  our  watchword, 

Steps  and  voices  joined ; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind : 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head ; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  our  Captain  led? 
Forward  through  the  desert, 
Through  the  toil  and  fight ; 
Canaan  lies  before  us, 
Zion  beams  with  light. 
Forward  !  flock  of  Jesus, 

Salt  of  all  the  earth : 
Till  each  yearning  purpose 
Spring  to  glorious  birth ; 
Sick,  they  ask  for  healing, 
Blind,  they  grope  for  day ; 


Pour  upon  the  nations 
Wisdom's  loving  ray  ! 
Forward,  out  of  error, 

Leave  behind  the  night ; 
Forward  through  the  darkness, 
Forward  into  light. 

Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  Him 

One  day  to  be  shared : 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them ; 

Ear  hath  never  heard ; 
Nor  of  these  hath  uttered 
Thought  or  speech  a  word ; 
Forward,  ever  forward, 

Clad  in  armour  bright ; 
Till  the  vail  be  lifted, 
Till  our  faith  be  sight. 

Far  o'er  yon  horizon 

Rise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth ; 

That  fair  home  is  ours  !• 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 
Shine  the  gates  with  gold ; 
Flows  the  gladdening  river, 
Shedding  joys  untold : 
Thither,  onward,  thither, 

In  the  Spirit's  might : 
Pilgrims,  to  your  country, 
Forward  into  light ! 


838  ( 


S.S.\ 
502./ 


Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  we  journey  let  us  sing ; 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

We  are  trav 'lling  home  to  God,  . 

In  the  way  .  .  .  our  fathers  trod,  .  .  . 

They  are  hap py  now,  and  we  .  . . 

Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

2  Lift  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light — 
Zion's  city  is  in  sight ; 
There  our  endless  home  shall  be, 
There  our  Lord  we  soon  shall  see. 

3  Fear  not,  brethren  !  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land  ! 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

839 

Only  to  know  that  the  path  I  tread 
Is  the  path  marked  out  for  me ; 


P.M. 


That  the  way,  though  thorny,  rough, 
and  steep, 
Will  lead  me  nearer  to  Thee  ! 
Nearer  to  Thee  !  nearer  to  Thee ! 
Blessed  Redeemer,  to  Thee  ! 
Only  to  know  that  the  path  I  tread 
Is  bringing  me  nearer  to  Thee  ! 

2  Only  to  know  when  the  day  is  past, 

And  the  evening  shadows  come, 
That  its  trials  and  cares  have  proved 
indeed 
A  "  day's  march  nearer  home  "  ! 
Nearer  my  home  !    nearer  my 

home  ! 
Nearer  my  beautiful  home  !  [day 
Only  to  know  that  each  fast-fleeting 
Is  bringing  me  nearer  home  ! 

3  Only  to  know  that  the  cross  I  see 

Is  the  cross  of  Calvary, 
On  which  the  world's  Redeemer  died, 
To  purchase  life  for  me  !  [me  ! 

Purchased  for  me  !  purchased  for 
Life  Thou  hast  purchased  for  me! 
Only  to  know  that  Thy  death  on 
the  cross 
Brings  light  and  life  to  me  ! 

4  Only  to  know  His  peace  within, 

My  will  to  His  resigned ; 
Oh,  fill  me  with  Thy  fulness,  Lord, 
And  make  me  wholly  Thine  ! 

Wholly  Thine  !   wholly  Thine  ! 

Now  and  for  ever  Thine  ! 
Fill  me  with  love  and  peace  divine, 

And  make  me  wholly  Thine  ! 


840  ( 


S.SA 
284/ 


L.M. 

'Twill  not  be  long — our  journey  here ; 
Each  broken  sigh  and  falling  tear 
Will  soon  be  gone;  and  all  will  be 
A  cloudless  sky,  a  waveless  sea. 

Roll  on,  .  .  dark  stream  I  .  . 
We  dread  not  thy  foam  ;  [home. 

The  pilgrim  is  longing  for  home,  sweet 

2  'Twill  not  be  long  !  the  yearning  heart 
May  feel  its  every  hope  depart, 
And  grief  be  mingled  with  its  song ; 
We'll  meet  again,  'twill  not  be  long  ! 

3  Though  sad  we  mark  the  closing  eye 
Of  those  we  loved  in  days  gone  by, 
Yet  sweet  in  death  their  latest  song : 
"  We'll    meet    again,    'twill    not   be 

[long  !  " 

4  These  chequered  wilds,  with  thorns 

o'erspread, 
Through  which  our  way  so  oft  is  led — 
This  march  of  time,  if  faith  be  strong, 
Will  end  in  bliss ;  'twill  not  be  long  ! 


Assurance  and  Testimony 
Assurance  and  Testimony 

841    (Sei)  12s 

'Tis  the  promise  of  God  full  salvation 

to  give  [will  believe. 

Unto  him  who  on  Jesus,  His  Son, 

Hallelujah  !  'tis  done ;  I  believe  on  the  Son  ; 

1  am  saved  by  the  blood  of  the  Crucified  One  ! 

2  Though  the  pathway  be  lonely  and 

dangerous  too,  [through. 

Surely   Jesus   is   able   to   carry   me 

3  Many   loved    ones    have    I   in   yon 

heavenly  throng —  [their  song : 
They  are  safe  now  in  glory,  and  this  is 

4  Little  children  I  see  standing  close  by 

their  King, 
And   He   smiles,    as   their   song   of 
salvation  they  sing : 

5  There  are  prophets  and  kings  in  that 

throng  I  behold, 
And  they  sing  as  they  march  through 
the  streets  of  pure  gold : 

6  There's  a  part  in  that  chorus  for  you 

and  for  me,  [ever  will  be : 

And  the  theme  of  our  praises  for 

842 

We  walk  by  faith,  .  .  .  and  oh,  how 
sweet  .  .  .  [feet,  .  .  . 

The  flowers  that  grow  . . .  beneath  our 

And  fragrance  breathe  .  .  .  along  the 
way  .  .  .  [day.  .  .  . 

That  leads  the  soul  ...  to  endless 

We  walk  by  faith,  but  not  alone, 
Our  Shepherd's  tender  voice  we  hear, 
And  feel  His  hand  within  our  own, 
And  know  that  He  is  always  near. 

2  We  walk  by  faith,  ...  He  wills  it 

so,  .  .  .  [should  go ;  .  .  . 

And  marks  the  path  .  .  .  that  we 
And  when  at  times  .  .  .  our  sky  is 

dim,  .  .  .  [Him.  .  .  . 

He  gently  draws  ...  us  close  to 

3  We   walk   by   faith,    .    .    .   divinely 

blest,  .  .  .  [rest;  .  .  . 

On  Him  we  lean,  ...  in  Him  we 
The  more  we  trust .  .  .  our  Shepherd's 

care,  .  .  .  [share.  .  .  . 

The  more  His  love  .  .  .  'tis  ours  to 

4  And  thus  by  faith,  .  .  .  till  life  shall 

end,  .  .  .  [dearest  Friend,  .  .  . 
We'll  walk  with  Him,  .  .  .  our 
Till  safe  we  tread  .  .  .  the  fields  of 

light,  .  .  .  [sight.  .  .  . 

Where  faith  is  lost  ...  in  perfect 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  ; 


843  ("if- ) 

Oh,  shall  I  be  among  that  throng, 
All  clothed  in  robes  of  white, 

And  help  to  swell  that  glorious  song 
Of  rapture  and  delight  ? 

I  shall !  for  I  have  been  redeemed 
With  blood  of  worth  untold — 

The  blood  of  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God, 
More  precious  far  than  gold  ! 

2  Oh,  shall  I  see  my  Saviour's  face, 

All  radiant  as  the  sun, 
And  dwell  through  all  eternity 
With  God's  Beloved  One  ? 

3  Shall  I  in  glory  Christ  behold 

Exalted  King  and  Lord  ? 
What  rapture,  yea,  what  bliss  untold, 
That  moment  will  afford  ! 

4  Oh,  shall  I  gaze  upon  the  wounds, 

From  whence  hath  flowed  the  blood 
That  cleansed  my  guilty,  sinful  heart, 
And  brought  me  nigh  to  God  ? 

5  Oh,  shall  I  ever,  "  with  the  Lord," 

As  I  retrace  the  past, 
Praise  Him  for  all  His  wondrous  grace 
To  me  from  first  to  last  ? 


844  ( 


s.s.\ 

743/ 


7.6. 


I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

0  Saviour  of  the  lost, 

Whose  precious  blood  redeemed  me 
At  such  tremendous  cost : 

Thy  righteousness,  Thy  pardon, 
Thy  Sacrifice,  must  be 

My  only  hope  and  comfort, 
My  glory  and  my  plea. 

2  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

1  cannot  stand  alone, 

I  have  no  strength  or  goodness, 
No  wisdom  of  my  own : 

But  Thou,  beloved  Saviour, 
Art  all  in  all  to  me ; 

And  weakness  will  be  power, 
If  leaning  hard  on  Thee. 

3  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

For  years  are  fleeting  fast, 
And  soon  in  solemn  silence 

The  river  must  be  passed : 
But  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me ; 

And,  though  the  waves  run  high, 
I  know  Thou  wilt  be  near  me, 

And  whisper,  "  It  is  I." 


845  (») 


P.M. 

Whom  have  I,  Lord,  in  heaven  but 
Thee? 
None  but  Thee  !    None  but  Thee  ! 


And  this  my  song  thro'  life  shall  be : 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
He  hath  for  me  the  winepress  trod, 
He  hath  redeemed  me  "  by  His  blood,'* 
And  reconciled  my  soul  to  God : 
Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 

2  I  envy  not  the  rich  their  joys : 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
I  covet  not  earth's  glittering  toys : 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
Earth  can  no  lasting  bliss  bestow, 
"  Fading  "  is  stamped  on  all  below ; 
Mine  is  a  joy  no  end  can  know : 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 

3  Though  with  the  poor  be  cast  my  lot : 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
"  He  knoweth  best," — I  murmur  not : 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
Though    "vine"    and    "fig    tree" 

blight  assail, 
The  "  labour  of  the  olive  fail," 
And  death  o'er  flock  and  herd  prevail, 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 

4  Though  I  am  now  on  hostile  ground, 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
And  sin  beset  me  all  around, 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
Let  earth  her  fiercest  battles  wage 
And  foes  against  my  soul  engage, 
Strong  in  His  strength  I  scorn  their 
rage: 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 

5  And  when  my  life  draws  to  its  close, 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
Safe  in  His  arms  I  shall  repose, 

Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 
When  sharpest  pains  my  frame  per- 
vade, 
And  all  the  powers  of  nature  fade, 
Still  will  I  sing  through  death's  cold 
shade, 
Christ  for  me  !    Christ  for  me  ! 

846  #> 

A  long  time  I  wandered  in  darkness 
and  sin,  [shine  in ; 

And  wondered  if  ever  the  light  would 

I  heard  Christian  friends  speak  of 
raptures  divine, 

And  I  wished — how  I  wished — that 

their  Saviour  were  mine. 

I  wished  He  were  mine,  yes,  I  wished  He 

were  mine  ;  [were  mine. 

I  wished — how  I  wished — that  their  Saviour 

2  I  heard  the  glad  gospel  of  "  good-will 

to  men  " ;  [again ; 

I    read    "  whosoever  "    again    and 


I  said  to  my  soul,  "  Can  that  promise 

be  thine  ?  M  [was  mine. 

And   then   began   hoping  that   Jesus 

I  hoped  He  was  mine,  yes,  I  hoped  He  was 

mine; 
And  then  began  hoping  that  Jesus  was  mine. 

3  Oh,  mercy  surprising  !  He  saves  even 

me!  ["will  I  be;" 

"  Thy  portion  for  ever,"  He  says, 

On  His  word  I  am  resting — assurance 

divine :  [He  is  mine. 

I  am  "  hoping  "  no  longer ;  I  know 

I  know  He  is  mine,  yes,  I  know  He  is  mine  j 
I'm  hoping  no  longer,  I  know  He  is  mine. 


847  fig) 


lla. 

'Twas  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  who  died 
on  the  tree,  [me ; 

To  open  a  fountain  for  sinners  like 

His  blood  is  that  fountain  which 
pardon  bestows,  [it  flows. 

And   cleanses   the   foulest   wherever 

For  the  Lion  of  Judah  shall  break  every  chain, 
And  give  us  the  victory  again  and  again. 

2  And   when   I   was   willing   with   all 

things  to  part,  [in  my  heart ; 

He  gave  me  His  blessing,  His  love 
So  now  I  am  joined  with  the  conquer- 
ing band  [command. 
Who  are  marching  to  glory  at  Jesus' 

3  Though    round    me    the    storms    of 

adversity  roll,  [pass  my  soul, 
And  the  waves  of  destruction  encom- 
In  vain  this  frail  vessel  the  tempest 

shall  toss —  [of  the  cross. 

My  hope  is  secure  through  the  blood 

4  And  when   with  the  ransomed,   by 

Jesus,  my  Head,  [be  led ; 

From  fountain  to  fountain  I  then  shall 
I'll  fall  at  His  feet  and  His  mercy 

adore, 
And  sing  Hallelujah  to  God  evermore. 


848 


/ao.\ 

\27lJ  P.M. 

'Tis  the  grandest  theme  through  the 

ages  rung,  [tongue, 

'Tis  the  grandest  theme  for  a  mortal 

'Tis  the  grandest  theme  that  the  world 

e'er  sung, 

"  Our  God  is  able  to  deliver  thee  !  " 

He  is  a  -  -  -  ble  to  deliver  thee, 

He  is  a ble  to  deliver  thee ; 

Though  by  sin  opprest,  go  to  Him  for  rest : 
"  Our  God  is  able  to  deliver  thee  !  " 

2  'Tis   the   grandest   theme   heard   on 

earth  or  main,  [strain, 

'Tis  the  grandest  theme  for  a  mortal 


Assurance  and  Testimony 

'Tis  the  grandest  theme,  tell  it  out 
again, 
"  Our  God  is  able  to  deliver  thee  1  " 

3  'Tis    the    grandest    theme,    let    the 

tidings  roll  [soul ; 

To  the  guilty  heart,   to  the  weary 

Look  to  God  in  faith,  He  will  make 

thee  whole : 

"  Our  God  is  able  to  deliver  thee  !  " 


849  e») 


P.M. 

I  am  not  skilled  to  understand 
What  God  hath  willed,  what  God 

hath  planned; 
I  only  know  at  His  right  hand 
Is  One  who  is  my  Saviour  ! 

2  I  take  Him  at  His  word  indeed : 

"  Christ   died   for   sinners  " — this   I 
For  in  my  heart  I  find  a  need    [read ; 
Of  Him  to  be  my  Saviour  ! 

3  That  He  should  leave  His  place  on 
And  come  for  sinful  man  to  die,  [high, 
You  count  it  strange  ? — so  once  did  I, 

Before  I  knew  my  Saviour  1 

4  And  oh,  that  He  fulfilled  may  see 
The  travail  of  His  soul  in  me, 
And  with  His  work  contented  be, 

As  I  with  my  dear  Saviour  ! 

5  Yea,  living,  dying,  let  me  bring 

My   strength,   my   solace  from   this 

spring — 
That  lie  who  lives  to  be  my  King 
Once  died  to  be  my  Saviour  ! 


850  ( 


s.s.\ 

490/ 


CM. 


I  came  a  wanderer,  and  alone, 
My  way  was  dark  as  night ; 

I  looked  to  Thee,  O  blessed  One, 
And  then  I  found  the  light. 

O  Jesus,  Saviour,  Lamb  of  God, 
How  much  I  owe  to  Thee, 

For  all  the  wonders  of  Thy  grace* 
And  all  Thy  love  to  me  ! 

2  I  came  with  all  my  doubts  and  fears, 

No  hope  but  in  Thy  Word ; 
And  while  I  gazed  upon  the  blood, 
Thy  pardoning  voice  I  heard. 

3  Oh,  may  the  Spirit's  power  be  felt 

In  this  poor  heart  of  mine,     [light, 
And  make  Thy  Word  my  lamp  and 
My  shield  and  strength  divine. 

4  Oh,  teach  me,  Lord,  Thy  voice  to 

Amid  the  surging  throng;     [know, 
Be  Thou  my  hope,  my  life,  my  joy, 
My  everlasting  song. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


851 


/CCA 
U24/ 


7.6. 


We  have  a  firm  foundation, 

Whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord ; 
We  have  a  blessed  haven, 

Who  anchor  in  His  word : 
Though  surges  break  around  us, 

And  clouds  our  sky  may  dim, 
He  will  not  leave  to  perish 

One  soul  that  clings  to  Him. 

Give  praise  to  our  Redeemer,  oh,  magnify 

His  grace  :  [place. 

Oux  everlasting  portion,  our  sure  abiding- 

2  We  have  a  strong  deliverer, 

Who  trust  His  mighty  arm ; 
Not  all  the  hosts  of  darkness 

His  chosen  ones  can  harm ; 
His  arm  that  brought  salvation 

Defends  them  from  above ; 
They  rest  within  His  mercy, 

O'ershadowed  by  His  love. 

3  O  love,  that  stooped  from  heaven 

To  lift  us  up  to  God, 
O  love,  that  to  redeem  us 

The  path  of  sorrow  trod ; 
Through  yonder  land  of  Beulah 

Glad  harps  with  rapture  ring, 
And  numbers  without  number 

Its  boundless  triumph  sing. 


852  «) 


78. 


Loved  with  everlasting  love, 

Led  by  grace  that  love  to  know ; 
Spirit,  breathing  from  above, 

Thou  hast  taught  me  it  is  so  ! 
Oh  this  full  and  perfect  peace  ! 

Oh  this  transport  all  divine  ! 
In  a  love  which  cannot  cease, 

I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine ; 
In  a  love  which  cannot  cease, 

I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine. 

2  Heaven  above  is  softer  blue, 

Earth  around  is  sweeter  green  ! 
Something  lives  in  every  hue 

Christless  eyes  have  never  seen : 
Birds  with  gladder  songs  o'erflow, 

Flowers  with  deeper  beauties  shine, 
Since  I  know,  as  now  I  know, 

I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine. 

3  Things  that  once  were  wild  alarms 

Cannot  now  disturb  my  rest ; 
Closed  in  everlasting  arms, 

Pillowed  on  the  loving  breast. 
Oh  to  lie  for  ever  here, 

Doubt  and  care  and  self  resign, 
While  He  whispers  in  my  ear — 

I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine  ! 


4  His  for  ever,  only  His ; 

Who  the  Lord  and  me  shall  part ! 
Ah,  with  what  a  rest  of  bliss 

Christ  can  fill  the  loving  heart ! 
Heaven  and  earth  may  fade  and  flee, 

First-born  light  in  gloom  decline ; 
But,  while  God  and  I  shall  be, 

I  am  His  and  He  is  mine. 


853 


/s.s.\ 

\M&>  CM. 

O   Christ,   in  Thee  my   soul   hath 
And  found  in  Thee  alone,     [found, 

The  peace,  the  joy  I  sought  so  long, 
The  bliss  till  now  unknown. 

Now  none  but  Christ  can  satisfvj 
None  other  name  for  me  :  .  . 

There's  love,  and  life,  and  lasting  joy 
Lord  Jesus,  found  in  Thee. 

2  I  sighed  for  rest  and  happiness, 

I  yearned  for  them,  not  Thee ; 
But  while  I  passed  my  Saviour  by, 
His  love  laid  hold  on  me. 

3  I  tried  the  broken  cisterns,  Lord, 

But  ah  !  the  waters  failed  ! 
E'en  as  I  stooped  to  drink  they'd  fled, 
And  mocked  me  as  I  wailed.  • 

4  The  pleasures  lost  I  sadly  mourned, 

But  never  wept  for  Thee, 
Till  grace  the  sightless  eyes  received 
Thy  loveliness  to  see. 


854 


P.M. 

The  blessed  Redeemer  has  found  me, 
And  shattered  the  fetters  that  bound 

me; 
Though  all  was  confusion  around  me, 
He  came  and  spoke  peace  to  my 

soul. 
In  tenderest  love  He  hath  bought  me, 
With  patience  He  constantly  sought 

me, 
The  way  of  salvation  He  taught  me, 
And  made  my  heart  perfectly  whole. 

He  saves  me,  He  saves  me, 
His  love  fills  my  soul,  hallelujah  ! 

I'll  praise  Him,  I'll  praise  Him, 

His  Spirit  abideth  within. 

He  saves  me.  He  saves  mej 
His  love  fills  my  soul,  hallelujah  ! 

I'll  praise  Him,  I'll  praise  Him, 

His  blood  cleanseth  me  from  all  sin. 

2  He  sought  me  so  long  ere  I  knew  Him, 
But  finally  winning  me  to  Him, 
I  yielded  my  all  to  pursue  Him, 
And  asked  to  be  filled  with  His 
grace. 
Although  a  vile  sinner  before  Him, 
Through  faith  I  was  led  to  implore 
Him, 


And  now  I  rejoice  and  adore  Him, 
Restored  to  His  loving  embrace. 
3  I  never,  no,  never  will  leave  Him, 
Grow  weary  of  service  and  grieve 

Him, 
I'll  constantly  trust  and  believe  Him, 

Secure  in  His  presence  divine. 
Abiding  in  love  ever  flowing,       [ing, 
In  knowledge  and  grace  ever  grow- 
Confiding  implicitly,  knowing 
That  Jesus  the  Saviour  is  mine. 

o55  (53')  p.m. 

I  hear  the  Saviour  say, 

"  Thy  strength  indeed  is  small ; 
Child  of  weakness,  watch  and  pray, 

Find  in  Me  thine  all  in  all." 

Jesus  paid  it  all — 

All  to  Him  I  owe  ; 

Sin  had  left  a  crimson  stain ; 

He  washed  it  white  as  snow. 

2  Lord,  now  indeed  I  find 

Thy  power,  and  Thine  alone, 
Can  change  the  leper's  spots, 
And  melt  the  heart  of  stone. 

3  For  nothing  good  have  I 

Whereby  Thy  grace  to  claim — 
I'll  wash  my  garments  white 
In  the  blood  of  Calvary's  Lamb. 

4  When  from  my  dying  bed 

My  ransomed  soul  shall  rise, 
Then  "  Jesus  paid  it  all  !  " 
Shall  rend  the  vaulted  skies. 

5  And  when  before  the  throne 

I  stand  in  Him  complete, 
I'll  lay  my  trophies  down, 
All  down  at  Jesus'  feet. 


856 


/CCA 
\10QJ 


P.M. 


There's  a  wonderful  story  I've  heard 
long  ago,  [old  " ; 

'Tis  called   "  The  sweet  story  of 
I  hear  it  so  often,  wherever  I  go 

That  same  old  story  is  told ; 
And  I've  thought  it  was  strange  that 
so  often  they'd  tell 
That  story  as  if  it  were  new ; 
But  I've  found  out  the  reason  they 
loved  it  so  well — 
That  old,  old  story  is  true  ! 

That  old,  old  story  is  true, 
That  old,  old  story  is  true ; 
But  I've  found  out  the  reason  they  loved  it  so 
That  old,  old  story  is  true  !        [well — 

2  They  told  of  a  Saviour  so  lovely  and 
pure, 
That  came  to  the  earth  to  dwell, 

7* 


Assurance  and  Testimony 

To  seek  for  His  lost  ones,  and  make 
them  secure 
From  death  and  the  power  of  hell ; 
That    He    was    despised,    and    with 
thorns  He  was  crowned, 
On  the  cross  was  extended  to  view ; 
But  oh,  what  sweet  peace  in  my  heart 
since  I've  found 
That  old,  old  story  is  true  ! 

But  oh,  what  sweet  peace  in  my  heart  since 
That  old,  old  story  is  true  1  [I've  found 

3  He  arose  and  ascended  to  heaven, 

we're  told, 
Triumphant  o'er  death  and  hell ; 
He's  preparing  a  place  in  that  city  of 
gold,  [dwell ; 

Where  loved  ones  for  ever  may 
Where  our  kindred  we'll  meet,  and 
we'll  nevermore  part ; 
And  oh,  while  I  tell  it  to  you, 
It  is  peace  to  my  soul,  it  is  joy  to  my 
heart — 
That  old,  old  story  is  true  ! 

It  is  peace  to  my  soul,  it  is  joy  to  my  heart- 
That  old,  old  story  is  true  1 

4  Oh,  that  wonderful  story  I  love  to 

repeat, 
Of  peace  and  goodwill  to  men ; 
There's  no  story  to  me  that  is  half  so 
sweet, 
As  I  hear  it  again  and  again. 
He   invites   you    to    come — He   will 
freely  receive,  [you, 

And  this  message  He  sendeth  to 
"  There's  a  mansion  in  glory  for  all 
who  believe," 
That  old,  old  story  is  true. 

"  There's  a  mansion  in  glory  for  all  who 
That  old,  old  story  is  true  I   [believe," 

OJ  1    (452)  cm. 

I  know  not  why  God's  wondrous 
grace 

To  me  hath  been  made  known ; 
Nor  why — unworthy  as  I  am — 

He  claimed  me  for  His  own. 

But  "  I  know  whom  I  have  believed  j  and 
am  persuaded  that  He  is  able  to  keep  that 
which  I've  committed  unto  Him  against  that 
day." 

2  I  know  not  how  this  saving  faith 

To  me  He  did  impart ; 
Or  how  believing  in  His  Word 
Wrought  peace  within  my  heart. 

3  I  know  not  how  the  Spirit  moves, 

Convincing  men  of  sin ; 
Revealing  Jesus  through  the  Word, 
Creating  faith  in  Him. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE : 


4  I  know  not  what  of  good  or  ill 

May  be  reserved  for  me — 
Of  weary  ways  or  golden  days 
Before  His  face  I  see. 

5  I  know  not  when  my  Lord  may  come ; 

I  know  not  how,  nor  where : 
If  I  shall  pass  the  vale  of  death, 
Or  "  meet  Him  in  the  air." 


858 


/8.8.\ 
K&29J 


7.6. 


In  Christ  is  love  abounding, 

In  Him  redeeming  grace ; 
In  Him  my  daily  manna, 

In  Him  my  hiding-place. 
In  Him  there  is  atonement, 

In  Him  eternal  life ; 
In  Him  a  full  salvation, 

In  Him  an  end  of  strife. 

In  Him  !  .  .  In  Him  !  .  . 
There's  fulness  of  blessing  in  His  service 
In  Him  !  .  .  In  Him  1  .  .         [sweet  j 
I  am  in  Him  complete  I  .  . 

2  In  Him  I  now  am  resting ; 

The  half  I  cannot  tell 
Of  all  the  priceless  blessings 

Which  make  my  heart  to  swell 
With  thankful  adoration, 

As  day  by  day  I  find 
His  peace  and  grace  sufficient, 

To  keep  both  heart  and  mind. 

3  But  when  I  see  Thee,  Jesus, 

Wrhen  face  to  face  we  meet — 
Then  in  Thine  own  dear  image 

It  will  be  far  more  sweet : 
Oh,  then  I'll  sing  my  praises 

For  all  I've  found  in  Thee ; 
And  give  to  Him  the  glory 

Who  has  redeemed  me. 


859 


/s.s.\ 

V309/ 


p.m. 


"  Nearer  the  cross  !  "  my  heart  can 
I  am  coming  nearer,  [say, 

Nearer  the  cross  from  day  to  day, 

I  am  coming  nearer ; 
Nearer  the  cross  where  Jesus  died, 
Nearer  the  fountain's  crimson  tide, 
Nearer  my  Saviour's  wounded  side, 
I  am  coming  nearer. 

2  Nearer  the  Christian's  mercy-seat, 

I  am  coming  nearer, 
Feasting  my  soul  on  manna  sweet, 

I  am  coming  nearer; 
Stronger  in  faith,  more  clear  I  see 
Jesus,  who  gave  Himself  for  me ; 
Nearer  to  Him  I  still  would  be : 

Still  I'm  coming  nearer. 


3  Nearer  in  prayer  my  hope  aspires, 

I  am  coming  nearer, 
Deeper  the  love  my  soul  desires, 

I  am  coming  nearer; 
Nearer  the  end  of  toil  and  care, 
Nearer  the  joy  I  long  to  share, 
Nearer  the  crown  I  soon  shall  wear : 

I  am  coming  nearer. 


860 


CM. 


I  know  Thy  hand  upholdeth  me, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God ; 

And  step  by  step  I'll  follow  Thee 
Where'er  Thy  feet  have  trod. 

I  know  in  whom  I  have  believed, 
And,  knowing,  I  am  blest  j 

Thou  art  the  Anchor  of  my  soul — 
In  Thee  my  hope  shall  rest. 

2  I  know  Thy  hand  upholdeth  me, 

When  doubt  and  danger  near 
Would  tempt  me  from  the  narrow  way, 
Or  fill  my  heart  with  fear. 

3  I  know  Thy  hand  upholdeth  me, 

And  will  in  safety  keep 
My  trusting  heart,  though  I  may  pass 
Through  waters  dark  and  deep. 

4  I  know  Thy  hand  upholdeth  me, 

And  will  my  soul  defend ; 
Sufficient  is  Thy  grace,  O  Lord, 
To  keep  me  to  the  end. 


861 


L.K. 


Though  I  my  Saviour  may  not  see, 
Yet  every  hour  He  speaks  to  me ; 
And  since  I  made  of  Him  my  choice, 
Oh,  praise  the  Lord,  I  know  His  voice! 

I  know  His  voice,  .  .  .  my  Saviour's  voice  . . 
And  oh,  it  makes  .  .  .  my  heart  rejoice,  .  .  . 
Whenever  He  .  .  .  shall  speak  to  me  >  .  .  . 
Oh,  praise  the  Lord  !  I  know  His  voice.  .  .  . 

2  How  often,  though  I  see  no  form, 
I  hear  His  voice  above  the  storm ; 
He  bids  the  waves  their  tumult  cease : 
The  sun  breaks  forth,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  He  speaks  to  me  of  truth  and  right, 
Of  joy  and  rest  beyond  our  sight; 
He  speaks  to  me  of  peace  and  love, 
And  tells  me  of  the  home  above. 


862 


CM 


I  wandered  in  the  shades  of  night, 

Till  Jesus  came  to  me, 
And  with  the  sunlight  of  His  love 

Bid  all  my  darkness  flee. 
Sunlight,  sunlight  in  my  soul  to-day ;  .  .  . 
Sunlight,  sunlight  all  along  the  way  ;  .  . 
Since  the  Saviour  found  me,  took  away  my 

sin,  .  . 
I  have  had  the  sunlight  of  His  love  within. 


2  Though  clouds  may  gather  in  the  sky, 

And  billows  round  me  roll, 
However  dark  the  world  may  be, 
I've  sunlight  in  my  soul. 

3  While  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 

I  sweet  communion  find ; 
I  press  with  holy  vigour  on, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

4  I  cross  the  wide  extended  fields, 

I  journey  o'er  the  plain, 
And  in  the  sunlight  of  His  love 
I  reap  the  golden  grain. 

5  Soon  I  shall  see  Him  as  He  is, 

Who  gave  Himself  for  me ; 
Behold  the  brightness  of  His  face 
Through  all  eternity. 


863 


/S.SA 


8.7. 


I  looked  to  Jesus  in  my  sin, 
My  woe  and  want  confessing ; 

Undone  and  lost  I  came  to  Him — 
I  sought  and  found  a  blessing. 

"  I  looked  .  .  to  Him ;  "  .  . 

'Tis  true— His  "  Whosoever  "  j 
"  He  looked  .  .  on  me  :  .  . 

And  we  were  one  for  ever." 

2  I  looked  to  Jesus  on  the  cross ; 

For  me  I  saw  Him  dying ; 
God's  word  believed — that  all  my  sins 
Were  there  upon  Him  lying. 

3  I  looked  to  Jesus  there  on  high, 

From  death  upraised  to  glory ; 
I  trusted  in  His  power  to  save, 
Believed  the  old,  old  story. 

4  He  looked  on  me — oh,  look  of  love  ! 

My  heart  by  it  was  broken ; 
And  with  that  look  of  love  He  gave 
The  Holy  Spirit's  token. 

5  Now  one  with  Christ,  I  find  my  peace 

In  Him  to  be  abiding ; 
And  in  His  love  for  all  my  need, 
In  childlike  faith  confiding. 

864  (Si) 

I  am  redeemed,  oh,  praise  the  Lord  ! 

My  soul,  from  bondage  free, 
Has  found  at  last  a  resting-place 

In  Him  who  died  for  me  ! 

I  am  redeemed  !  .  .  .  I  am  redeemed  I  .  .  . 

I'll  sing  it  o'er  and  o'er ; 
I  am  redeemed  !  .  .  .  Oh,  praise  the  Lord  I 

Redeemed  for  evermore  I 

2  I  looked,  and  lo,  from  Calvary's  cross 

A  healing  fountain  streamed ; 
It  cleansed  my  heart,  and  now  I  sing, 
Praise  God,  I  am  redeemed  ! 

3  The  debt  is  paid,  my  soul  is  free ; 

And  by  His  mighty  power, 


Assurance  and  Testimony 

The  blood  that  washed  my  sins  away 
Still  cleanseth  every  hour. 

4  All  glory  be  to  Jesus'  name, 

I  know  that  He  is  mine  ! 
For  on  my  heart  the  Spirit  seals 
His  pledge  of  love  divine. 

5  And  when  I  reach  that  world  more 

Than  mortal  ever  dreamed,  [bright 
I'll  cast  my  crown  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  cry,  "  Redeemed,  redeemed  !  " 


865  (?) 


7.6. 


Have  you  on  the  Lord  believed  ? 

Still  there's  more  to  follow ; 
Of  His  grace  have  you  received  ? 

Still  there's  more  to  follow : 
Oh,  the  grace  the  Father  shows  ! 

Still  there's  more  to  follow ; 
Freely  He  His  grace  bestows, 

Still  there's  more  to  follow. 

More  and  more,  more  and  more, 
Always  more  to  follow  ; 

Oh,  His  matchless,  boundless  lovel 
Still  there's  more  to  follow. 

2  Have  you  felt  the  Saviour  near  ? 
Does  His  blessed  presence  cheer  ? 
Oh,  the  love  that  Jesus  shows  ! 
Freely  He  His  love  bestows. 

3  Have  you  felt  the  Spirit's  power  ? 
Falling  like  the  gentle  shower  ? 
Oh,  the  power  the  Spirit  shows  ! 
Freely  He  His  power  bestows. 


866  ( 


8.S.\ 
65  J 


L.M 

0  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 
On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

Happy  day  !    Happy  day  ! 
When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away  ! 
He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  live  rejoicing  every  day ; 

Happy  day  !    Happy  day  1 
When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away  I 

2  'Tis    done,    the    great    transaction's 

done — 

1  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on. 
Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

3  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 
Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart, 
With  Him  of  every  good  possessed. 

4  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn 

vow, 
That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear, 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


867  Q» 


1  believed  in  God's  wonderful  mercy 

and  grace ;  [face ; 

Believed  in  the  smile  of  His  reconciled 

Believed  in  His  message  of  pardon 

and  peace : 

I  believed,  and  I  keep  on  believing  ! 

Believe  !  and  the  "  feeling  "  may  come  or  may 

go; 
Believe  in  the  Word  that  was  written  to  show 
That  all  who  believe,  their  salvation  may  know  ; 
Believe,  and  keep  right  on  believing  ! 

2  I  believed  in  the  work  of  my  crucified 

Lord  ;  [His  blood ; 

Believed  in  redemption  alone  through 
Believed  in  my  Saviour  by  trusting 

His  word : 
I  believed,  and  I  keep  on  believing  ! 

3  I    believed   in    the   heart    that    was 

opened  for  me ;  [and  free ; 

Believed  in  the  love  flowing  blessed 
Believed  that  my  sins  were  all  nailed 

to  the  tree : 
I  believed,  and  I  keep  on  believing  ! 

4  I  believed  in  Himself,   as  the  true 

Living  One ;  [the  throne ; 

Believed  in  His  presence  on  high  on 
Believed  in  His  coming  in  glory  full 

soon; 
I  believed,  and  I  keep  on  believing  ! 


868  ( 


S.SA 
207/ 


8.7. 


All  my  doubts  I  give  to  Jesus  ! 

I've  His  gracious  promise  heard — 
I  "shall  never  be  confounded  " — 

1  am  trusting  in  that  word. 

I  am  trusting,  fully  trusting, 
Sweetly  trusting  in  His  word  ; 

I  am  trusting,  fully  trusting, 
Sweetly  trusting  in  His  word. 

2  All  my  sin  I  lay  on  Jesus  ! 

He  doth  wash  me  in  His  blood ; 
He  will  keep  me  pure  and  holy, 
He  will  bring  me  home  to  God. 

3  All  my  fears  1  give  to  Jesus  ! 

Rests  my  weary  soul  on  Him ; 
Though  my  way  be  hid  in  darkness, 
Never  can  His  light  grow  dim. 

4  All  my  joys  I  give  to  Jesus  ! 

He  is  all  I  want  of  bliss ; 
He  of  all  the  worlds  is  Master — 
He  has  all  I  need  in  this. 

5  All  I  am  I  give  to  Jesus  ! 

All  my  body,  all  my  soul, 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  hope  for, 
While  eternal  ages  roll. 


869 


/CCA 
U62/ 


7.6. 


Oh,  precious  heavenly  knowledge, 

Surpassing  earthly  lore ; 
The  love  of  God  in  Jesus, 

In  all  its  boundless  store. 

Known  .  .  .  and  believed, .  .  . 

Glad ly  received,  .  .  . 

Won derful,  won derful  word :  .  .. 

Dwell ing  in  love,  .  .  . 

Dwell ing  in  God,  .  .  . 

Par doned  and  cleansed  by  the  Blood  .  . . 

By  God's  own  Word  this  knowledge 

To  us  has  been  revealed ; 
The  written  Word  declares  it, 

Through    Him    whom    God    hath 
By  faith  we  have  received  it,    [sealed, 

This  love  of  God  to  men ; 
At  Calvary  we  believed  it, 

When  He  forgave  our  sin. 
The  Spirit  in  us  dwelling, 

Bears  witness  from  above ; 
The  gracious  message  telling, 

That  God  in  Christ  is  love. 


870 


v 


7.8. 


V260 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accurs6d  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus. 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains, 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 
I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus, 

All  fulness  dwells  in  Him ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares : 
He  from  them  all  releases ; 

He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 
I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine ; 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  His  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord : 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


871 


/S.S.\ 

1.294/ 


8.7. 

I've  found   a  Friend;    oh,   such  a 
Friend  ! 

He  loved  me  ere  I  knew  Him ; 
He  drew  me  with  the  cords  of  love, 

And  thus  He  bound  me  to  Him. 
And  round  my  heart  still  closely  twine 

Those  ties  which  naught  can  sever, 
For  I  am  His  and  He  is  mine, 

For  ever  and  for  ever  ! 

2  I've  found  a  Friend  ;    oh,  such  a 

Friend  ! 

He  bled,  He  died  to  save  me ; 
And  not  alone  the  gift  of  life, 

But  His  own  self  He  gave  me ; 
Naught  that  I  have  my  own  I  call, 

I  hold  it  for  the  Giver :  [all, 

My  heart,  my  strength,  my  life,  my 

Are  His,  and  His  for  ever! 

3  I've  found   a  Friend;    oh,   such  a 

Friend  ! 

All  power  to  Him  is  given, 
To  guard  me  on  my  onward  course, 

And  bring  me  safe  to  heaven. 
Th'  eternal  glories  gleam  afar, 

To  nerve  my  faith  endeavour : 
So  now  to  watch  !  to  work  !  to  war  ! 

And  then — to  rest  for  ever  ! 

4  I've   found   a   Friend;     oh,    such   a 

Friend  ! 

So  kind,  and  true,  and  tender, 
So  wise  a  Counsellor  and  Guide, 

So  mighty  a  Defender  ! 
From  Him,  who  loves  me  now  so  well, 

What  power  my  soul  can  sever  ? 
Shall  life  ?   or  death  ?   or  earth  ?   or 

No  !  I  am  His  for  ever  !         [hell  ? 

O  /  2*  ( iso)  cm. 

There  is  sunshine  in  my  soul  to-day, 

More  glorious  and  bright 
Than  glows  in  any  earthly  sky ; 
For  Jesus  is  my  light. 

Oh,  there's  sun shine,  blessed  sun 

shine,  [roll ;  .  .  . 

When    the    peaceful,    happy    moments 
When  Jesus  shows  His  smiling  face, 
There  is  sunshine  in  my  soul. 

2  There  is  music  in  my  soul  to-day, 

A  carol  to  my  King ; 
And  Jesus,  listening,  can  hear 
The  songs  I  cannot  sing. 

3  There  is  springtime  in  my  soul  to-day ; 

For,  when  the  Lord  is  near, 
The  dove  of  peace  sings  in  my  heart, 
The  flowers  of  grace  appear. 


Assurance  and  Testimony 

4  There  is  gladness  in  my  soul  to-day, 
And  hope,  and  praise,  and  love; 
For  blessings  which  He  gives  me  now, 
For  joys  laid  up  above. 

Oi  J    (sOO/  9s. 

Blessed  assurance — Jesus  is  mine  ! 
Oh,  what  a  foretaste  of  glory  divine  ! 
Heir  of  salvation,  purchase  of  God ; 
Born  of  His  Spirit,  washed  in  His 

This  is  my  story,  this  is  my  song,  [blood. 
Praising  my  Saviour  all  the  day  long ; 
This  is  my  story,  this  is  my  song, 
Praising  my  Saviour  all  the  day  long. 

2  Perfect  submission,  perfect  delight, 
Visions  of  rapture  burst  on  my  sight ; 
Angels  descending,  bring  from  above 
Echoes  of  mercy,  whispers  of  love. 

3  Perfect  submission,  all  is  at  rest, 

I  in  my  Saviour  am  happy  and  blest ; 
Watching  and  waiting,  looking  above, 
Filled  with  His  goodness,  lost  in  His 
love. 


874 


/S.S.\ 
U38/ 


7.8. 


What  can  wash  away  my  stain  ? 

Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 
What  can  make  me  whole  again  ? 

Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 

Oh,  precious  is  the  flow, 
That  makes  me  white  as  snow  ! 
No  other  fount  I  know, 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 

2  For  my  cleansing  this  I  see — 

Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 
For  my  pardon  this  my  plea — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 

3  Nothing  can  for  sin  atone — 

Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 
Naught  of  good  that  I  have  done — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 

4  This  is  all  my  hope  and  peace — 

Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 
This  is  all  my  righteousness — 
Nothing  but  the  blood  of  Jesus  ! 

875  (Sfi) 

I  will  sing  the  wondrous  story 

Of  the  Christ  who  died  for  me ; 
How  He  left  His  home  in  glory, 
For  the  cross  on  Calvary. 
Yes,  I'll  sing  .  .  .  the  wondrous  sto  -  -  -  ry 
Of  the  Christ  .  .  .  who  died  for  me  J  .  . . 

Sing  it  with  .  .  .  the  saints  in  glo ry, 

Gathered  by  .  .  .  the  crystal  sea.  .  .  . 

2  I  was  lost ;  but  Jesus  found  me — 
Found  the  sheep  that  went  astray ; 
Threw  His  loving  arms  around  me, 
Drew  me  back  into  His  way. 


8.7 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


3  I  was  bruised :  but  Jesus  healed  me — 

Faint  was  I  from  many  a  fall ; 
Sight  was  gone,  and  fears  possessed  me : 
But  He  freed  me  from  them  all. 

4  Days  of  darkness  still  come  o'er  me ; 

Sorrow's  paths  I  often  tread ; 
But  the  Saviour  still  is  with  me, 
By  His  hand  I'm  safely  led. 

5  He  will  keep  me  till  the  river 

Rolls  its  waters  at  my  feet ; 
Then  He'll  bear  me  safely  over, 
Where  the  loved  ones  I  shall  meet. 


876 


L.M. 


It  came  to  me  one  precious  day, 
That  I  had  grieved  my  Lord  away ; 
It  smote  me  with  a  sense  of  loss, 
And  drove  me  to  His  blessed  cross. 

By  faith  I  saw  Him  on  the  tree ; 
'Twas  there  His  blood  was  shed  for  me ; 
And  by  that  look,  O  love  divine, 
I  now  am  His,  and  He  is  mine. 

2  It  came  to  me  that  joyful  day, 
That  He  would  take  my  sins  away, 
If  I  to  Him  would  trust  my  all, 
And  on  His  name  but  humbly  call. 

3  It  came  to  me  that  golden  day, 
That  in  my  heart  He'd  come  and  stay, 
And  there  abide  for  evermore, 

If  I  would  open  wide  the  door. 


877 


PJH. 

Standing  on  the  promises  of  Christ 

my  King,  [ring ; 

Through  eternal  ages  let  His  praises 

Glory  in  the  highest,  I  will  shout  and 

sing, 

Standing  on  the  promises  of  God. 

Stand ing,  .  .  stand ing,  .  . 

Standing  on  the  promises  of  God  my  Saviour  ; 

Stand ing,  .  .  stand ing,  .  . 

I'm  standing  on  the  promises  of  God. 

2  Standing  on  the  promises  that  cannot 

fail,  [and  fear  assail, 

When  the  howling  storms  of  doubt 
By  the  living  word  of  God  I  shall 

prevail, 
Standing  on  the  promises  of  God. 

3  Standing  on  the  promises  I  now  can 

see  '  [blood  for  me ; 

Perfect,    present    cleansing    in    the 
Standing  in  the  liberty  where  Christ 

makes  free, 
Standing  on  the  promises  of  God. 

4  Standing  on  the  promises  of  Christ 

the  Lord,  [strong  cord, 

Bound   to  Him  eternally  by   love's 


Overcoming   daily   with  the  Spirit's 
sword, 
Standing  on  the  promises  of  God. 
5  Standing  on  the  promises  I  cannot 
fall,  [Spirit's  call, 

Listening     every     moment     to     the 
Resting  in  my  Saviour  as  my  All  in 
all, 
Standing  on  the  promises  of  God. 


878 


c.a. 


How  sweet,  my  Saviour,  to  repose 
On  Thine  almighty  power  ! 

To  feel  Thy  strength  upholding  me, 
Through  every  trying  hour  ! 

"  Casting  all  .  .  your  care  upon  Him,  .  .  . 

Casting  all  .  .  your  care  upon  Him,  .  .  . 

Casting  all  .  .  your  care  upon  Him,  .  .  . 

For  He  careth,  He  careth  for  you." 

2  It  is  Thy  will  that  I  should  cast 

My  every  care  on  Thee ; 
To  Thee  refer  each  rising  grief, 
Each  new  perplexity ; 

3  That  I  should  trust  Thy  loving  care, 

And  look  to  Thee  alone,  [rest, 

To  calm  each  troubled  thought  to 
In  prayer  before  Thy  throne. 

4  Why  should  my  heart  then  be  distrest, 

By  dread  of  future  ill  ? 
Or  why  should  unbelieving  fear 
My  trembling  spirit  fill  ? 

0/9  (wtO  pjs. 

Will  your  anchor  hold  in  the  storms 

of  life?  [of  strife; 

When  the  clouds  unfold  their  wings 
When  the  strong  tides  lift  and  the 

cables  strain,  [remain  ? 

Will    your    anchor    drift,    or    firm 

We  have  an  anchor  that  keeps  the  soul 
Steadfast  and  sure  while  the  billows  roll ; 
Fastened  to  the  Rock  which  cannot  move, 
Grounded  firm  and  deep  in  the  Saviour's  love ! 

2  Will  your  anchor  hold  in  the  strait3 

of  fear  ?  [is  near ; 

When  the  breakers  roar  and  the  reef 
While  the  surges  rave,  and  the  wild 

winds  blow,  [o'erflow  ? 

Shall  the  angiy  waves  then  your  bark 

3  Will  your  anchor  hold  in  the  floods 

of  death,  [latest  breath  ? 

When    the    waters    cold   chill    your 
On  the  rising  tide  you  can  never  fail, 
While  your  anchor  holds  within  the 

veil. 

4  Will  your  eyes  behold  through  the 

morning  light  [bright  ? 

The  city  of  gold,  and  the  harbour 


Assurance  and  Testimony 


Will  you  anchor  safe  by  the  heavenly 

shore,  [more  ? 

When  life's  storms  are  past  for  ever- 


880 


CM. 


In  ancient  days,  when  Israel's  host 

In  darkest  bondage  lay, 
The    Mighty    power    of    God    was 

He  rolled  the  sea  away,     [shown — 

He  rolls  the  sea  away, 
He  rolls  the  sea  away ; 
With  Jesus  ever  near,  no  foe  have  I  to  fear — 
He  rolls  the  sea  away. 

2  The  waves  of  sin  swept  o'er  my  soul, 

Temptations  held  their  sway, 
The  Lord  spoke  peace,  and  pardon 
He  rolled  the  sea  away.        [gave — 

3  Though  doubts  and  fears  obscure  my 

With  Jesus  I  will  stay ;  [path, 

He'll  keep  me  near  His  loving  heart, 
And  roll  the  sea  away. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  when  in  my  last  hour 

I  face  toward  realms  of  day, 
Thy  presence  then  shall  pilot  me, 
And  roll  the  sea  away. 


881 


L.M. 


Now,  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise, 
To  my  dear  Lord  my  voice  I'll  raise ; 
With  all  His  saints  I'll  join  to  tell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well  ! 
And  above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell, 
This  note  shall  swell,  this  note  shall  swell ; 
And  above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell : 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well  I 

2  1  low  sovereign,  wonderful,  and  free, 
Has  been  His  love  to  sinful  me  ! 

He  plucked  me  from  the  jaws  of  hell : 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well  ! 

3  Though  many  a  fiery  flaming  dart 
The  tempter  levels  at  my  heart— 
With  this  I  all  his  rage  repel : 

My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well  ! 

4  And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  rise, 
And  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
Above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell : 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well ! 


882  ( 


S.S.N 
890/ 


S.M. 


I  hear  the  words  of  love, 

I  gaze  upon  the  blood, 
I  see  the  mighty  Sacrifice, 

And  I  have  peace  with  God. 

'Tis  everlasting  peace  ! 

Sure  as  Jehovah's  name ; 
Tis  stable  as  His  steadfast  throne, 

For  evermore  the  same. 


3  The  clouds  may  go  and  come, 
And  storms  may  sweep  my  sky — 

This  blood-sealed  friendship  changes 
The  cross  is  ever  nigh.  [not : 

4  •  My  love  is  ofttimes  low, 

My  joy  still  ebbs  and  flows ; 
But   peace   with   Him   remains    the 
No  change  Jehovah  knows,  [same — 

5  I  change,  He  changes  not,  « 
The  Christ  can  never  die ; 

His  love,  not  mine,  the  resting-place, 
His  truth,  not  mine,  the  tie. 


883  ( 


S.EA 
504/ 


CXc 


I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Or  to  defend  His  cause ; 
Maintain  the  honour  of  His  Word, 
The  glory  of  His  cross. 
At  the  cross  1  at  the  cross  I  where  I  first  saw  the 
light, 
And  the  burden  of  my  heart  rolled  away  ; . . . 
It  was  there  by  faith  I  received  my  sight, 
And  now  I  am  happy  all  the  day  ! 

2  Jesus,  my  God  !  I  know  His  name— 

His  name  is  all  my  trust : 
Nor  will  He  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm    as    His    throne    His    promise 

And  He  can  well  secure       [stands; 
What  I've  committed  to  His  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  He  will  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  His  Father's  face ; 
And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

884  (S) 

Till  I  learned  to  love  Thy  name, 

Lord,  Thy  grace  denying, 
I  was  lost  in  sin  and  shame, 

Dying,  dying,  dying  ! 

Hallelujah  !  grace  is  free, 
This  is  now  my  story ; 

Jesus'  blood  avails  for  me— 
Glory  !  glory  !  glory  I 

2  Peace  the  world  could  not  impart, 

Dark  and  drear  the  morrow ; 
In  my  sad  and  weary  heart, 
Sorrow,  sorrow,  sorrow  I 

3  When  I  learned  to  love  Thy  name 

O  Thou  meek  and  lowly  1 
Rapture  kindled  to  a  flame — 
"  Holy,  holy,  holy  !  " 

4  Oh,  that  all  the  earth  might  ring 

With  salvation's  story, 
Till  before  the  throne  I  sing, 
Glory  !  glory  !  glory  ! 


p.m 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


885 


/CCA 
U84/ 


P.M. 


Life  wears  a  different  face  to  me, 
Since  I  found  my  Saviour ; 

Rich  mercy  at  His  cross  I  see, 
My  kind  and  loving  Saviour. 

Doubts  and  fears  have  passed  away, 
Jesus  turns  my  night  to  day ; 
Heaven  seems  not  so  far  away, 
Since  I  found  my  Saviour. 

2  He  sought  me  in  His  wondrous  love, 

Thus  I  found  my  Saviour ; 
He  brought  salvation  from  above, 
My  own,  my  precious  Saviour. 

3  Though  passing  clouds  have  inter- 

Since  I  found  my  Saviour,    [vened 
Yet  He  is  with  me,  though  unseen, 
My  ever-present  Saviour. 

4  His  hand  still  firmly  holds  my  own, 

Since  I  found  my  Saviour ; 
He  leads  me  onward  to  the  throne, 
Oh,  there  I'll  see  my  Saviour  ! 


887 


886  «) 


7.6. 


I've  found  a  joy  in  sorrow, 

A  secret  balm  for  pain, 
A  beautiful  to-morrow 

Of  sunshine  after  rain ; 
I've  found  a  branch  of  healing 

Near  every  bitter  spring, 
A  whispered  promise  stealing 

O'er  every  broken  string. 

2  I've  found  a  glad  hosanna 

For  every  woe  and  wail ; 
A  handful  of  sweet  manna 

When  grapes  of  Eshcol  fail ; 
I've  found  a  Rock  of  Ages 

When  desert  wells  are  dry ; 
And,  after  weary  stages, 

I've  found  an  Elim  nigh. 

3  An  Elim  with  its  coolness, 

Its  fountains,  and  its  shade ; 
A  blessing  in  its  fulness, 

When  buds  of  promise  fade. 
O'er  tears  of  soft  contrition 

I've  seen  a  rainbow  light, 
A  glory  and  fruition, 

So  near  ! — yet  out  of  sight. 

4  My  Saviour,  Thee  possessing, 

I  have  the  joy,  the  balm, 
The  healing  and  the  blessing, 

The  sunshine  and  the  psalm ; 
The  promise  for  the  fearful, 

The  Elim  for  the  faint ; 
The  rainbow  for  the  tearful, 

The  glory  for  the  saint ! 


I  am  walking  on  the  waves  ! 

For  my  blest  Redeemer  saves, 
As  I  look  with  trustful  eye  unto  Him : 

He  upholds  me  all  the  way, 

And  my  heart  is  bright  as  day, 
For  'tis  lit  by  heaven's  ray — never  dim. 

I  am  walking  on  the  waves  ! 
For  my  great  Redeemer  saves  : 
I  am  walking  with  my  Lord,  on  the  waves. 

2  I  am  walking  on  the  waves  ! 
In  my  weakness  Jesus  saves, 

As  I  fully  trust  in  Him  every  hour : 
He  supports  me  with  His  arms, 
And  He  quiets  my  alarms,   [power. 

And  He  Satan's  hosts  disarms,  by  His 

3  I  am  walking  on  the  waves  ! 
In  my  sorrows  Jesus  saves, 

As  I  everything  resign  to  His  will : 
All  my  burdens  He  doth  bear, 
Every  trouble  He  doth  share — 

So  my  heart  is  free  from  care,  and  is 

4  I  am  walking  on  the  waves  !  [still. 
In  temptations  Jesus  saves,       [day ; 

As  I  trust  His  keeping  grace  all  the 
For  He  always  fights  for  me, 
And  He  gives  me  victory — 

So  I  sing  rejoicingly,  all  the  way. 


8.7. 


/CCA 

I  will  tell  the  precious  story, 

And  proclaim  the  wondrous  love 
Of  my  Saviour  now  in  glory, 

Seated  on  His  throne  above ; 
Once  He  came,  despised,  rejected, 

Everlasting  life  to  bring ; 
Now  exalted  Prince  and  Saviour — 
He  is  Salem's  mighty  King  ! 
He  is  Je  -  -  sus  crucified  ; 
For  am--  ined  world  He  died  j 
Now  He  reigns  in  heaven  for  ever 
With  the  saved  and  glorified. 

2  Though  His  name  is  high  and  holy, 

And  His  kingdom  so  secure, 
Yet  He  dwells  with  all  the  lowly, 

If  their  hearts  are  only  pure ; 
Never  yet  was  love  so  tender, 

Never  promise  half  so  sweet, 
Peace  He  gives  when  we  surrender, 

Sitting  meekly  at  His  feet. 

3  When  by  sin  and  anguish  driven 

With  our  needs  before  the  throne, 
If  we  ask  for  bread  from  heaven, 

Will  He  give  to  us  a  stone  ? 
No :  He'll  hear  our  sad  repining, 

For  He  feels  our  every  woe ; 
And  will  pour  us  out  a  blessing, 

That  will  surely  overflow. 


4  Do  you  fear  the  coming  morrow, 

With  its  crosses  yet  unknown  ? 
Have  you  any  care  or  sorrow 

That  you  cannot  bear  alone  7 
Do  not  yield  to  sad  complaining, 

All  your  burdens  on  Him  cast ; 
Let  your  light  be  ever  shining, 

Faith  will  bring  you  home  at  last. 


889 


P.M. 


Oh,  how  happy  are  they 

Who  the  Saviour  obey,        [above  ! 
And   have   laid    up    their    treasures 

Tongue  can  never  express 

The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  That  sweet  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favour  divine       [Lamb ; 

I  received  through  the  blood  of  the 
When  my  heart  first  believed, 
What  a  joy  1  received, 

What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name  ! 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know ; 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  His  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song ; 

Oh  that  all  His  salvation  might  see  ! 

"  He  hath  loved  me,"  I  cried ; 

"  He  hath  suffered  and  died 
To  redeem  even  rebels  like  me." 

5  Oh,  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  ! 

Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

I  was  perfectly  blessed, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 


890 


/S.S.\ 
V486/ 


L.M. 


I  know  that  Jesus  ever  lives, 
And  has  prepared  a  place  for  me ; 
And  crowns  of  victory  He  gives 
To  those  who  would  His  children  be. 

Then  ask  me  not  to  linger  long 
Amid  the  gay  and  thoughtless  throng ; 
For  I  am  only  waiting  here 
To  hear  the  summons  :  "  Child,  come  home  1" 

2  I'm  trusting  Jesus  Christ  for  all, 

I  know  His  blood  now  speaks  for  me ; 
I'm  listening  for  the  welcome  call, 
To  say :  "  The  Master  waiteth  thee  !  " 

3  I'm     now     enraptured     with     the 

thought — 
I  stand  and  wonder  at  His  love — 


Assurance  and  Testimony 

That  He  from  heaven  to  earth  was 

brought 
To  die,  that  I  might  live  above. 
4  I  know  that  Jesus  soon  will  come ; 
I  know  the  time  will  not  be  long, 
Till  I  shall  reach  my  heavenly  home, 
And  join  the  everlasting  song. 


891 


») 


Hallelujah  !  Jesus  saves  me ; 
Oh,  the  sweet  and  precious  story  ! 
I  will  give  Him  all  the  glory, 
And  adore  His  love  to  me. 

From  oppression  He  has  brought  me ; 

From  its  bonds  has  set  me  free ; 
I  will  praise  Him  for  His  mercy ; 

Grace  divine  my  song  shall  be. 

2  Hallelujah  !  Jesus  hears  me ;  [ing, 
When  in  prayer  His  throne  address- 
While  in  faith  I  seek  His  blessing, 

Then  His  smile  revealed  I  see. 

3  Hallelujah  !  Jesus  leads  me ; 

I  will  doubt  His  promise  never, 
But  believing,  follow  ever 
Him  who  gave  His  life  for  me. 

4  Hallelujah  !  Jesus  keeps  me ; 

In  the  Rock  He  safely  hides  me, 

Every  comfort  He  provides  me, 

Never  friend  so  dear  as  He. 

CjZjj£  (ess)  cm. 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  prays  for  me ; 
A  token  of  His  love  He  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  Him  lifting  up  my  head ; 

He  brings  salvation  near : 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed ; 
And  He  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be : 

What  can  withstand  His  will  ? 
The  counsel  of  His  grace  in  me 
He  surely  shall  fulfil. 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  Thy  word : 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord. 
And  to  Thyself  receive. 

o93  (els)  cm. 

Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

Upon  the  Saviour's  brow ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 
2  No  mortal  can  with  Him  compare 
Among  the  sons  of  men ; 
Fairer  is  He  than  all  the  fair 
That  fill  the  heavenly  train. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 


3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  He  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  Him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have ; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
He  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  His  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joy  complete. 

6  Since  from  His  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  Thine  ! 


894 


/S.SA 
\2Zl) 


CM. 

Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound 

That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ; 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found ; 

Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 
'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved ;  [fear, 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 

The  hour  I  first  believed  1 
Through   many   dangers,   toils,   and 

I  have  already  come :  [snares, 

*Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus 

And  grace  will  lead  me  home,  [far, 
Yes,  when  this  heart  and  flesh  shall 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease,       [fail, 
I  shall  possess  within  the  vail 

A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 


8.7. 

Far  away  my  steps  had  wandered, 
Long  in  paths  of  sin  I  strayed, 

Till  my  wayward  heart  deceived  me, 
And  the  world  my  trust  betrayed : 

Then   I   cried,   "  There's   none   can 

help  me,  [woe," 

None  whose  love  can  soothe  my 

When  I  heard  a  voice  that  whispered, 

,    "  Child,  I  loved  thee  iong  ago." 

**  Long  ago, .  .  long  ago ;  . . 
Child,  I  loved  thee  long  ago  ;  " 
Oh,  how  sweet  the  voice  that  whispered, 
"  Child,  I  loved  .  .  thee  long  ago !  " 

Through  His  mercy  He  received  me, 

All  my  sins  He  washed  away ; 
At  His  feet  I  knelt  and  praised  Him 

For  the  joy  I  found  that  day. 
Now  amid  the  verdant  pastures, 

Where  the  tranquil  waters  flow, 
Still  1  hear  His  voice  repeating, 

"  Child.  I  loved  thee  long  ago." 


Come  to  Him,  O  heavy  laden, 

Only  trust,  and  He'll  forgive ; 
To  the  cross,  where  once  He  suffered, 

Lo,  He  bids  thee  look  and  live. 
If  by  faith  and  true  repentance 

Thou  wilt  ask  His  love  to  know — 
Surely  thou  wilt  hear  Him  answer, 

"Child,  I  loved  thee  long  ago." 


896  ( 


s.s.\ 

893  >> 


8.7. 


I  will  sing  of  my  Redeemer, 
And  His  wondrous  love  to  me ; 

On  the  cruel  cross  He  suffered, 
From  the  curse  to  set  me  free. 


.  of  my  Redeemer  I  .  .  . 
.  .  .  He  purchased  me  I  . 

He  sealed  my  par  -  don, 
.  .  and  made  me  free.  .  . 


Sing,  oh  sing  .  . 
With  His  blood 
On  the  cross  .  . . 
Paid  the  debt,  . 

I  will  tell  the  wondrous  story, 

How  my  lost  estate  to  save, 
In  His  boundless  love  and  mercy, 

He  the  ransom  freely  gave. 
I  will  praise  my  dear  Redeemer, 

His  triumphant  power  I'll  tell ; 
How  the  victory  He  giveth 

Over  sin,  and  death,  and  hell. 

I  will  sing  of  my  Redeemer, 
And  His  heavenly  love  to  me ; 

He  from  death  to  life  hath  brought 
Son  of  God,  with  Him  to  be.    [me, 


897  ( 


S.SA 
736; 


6.5. 

I  once  was  a  stranger  to  grace  and  to 
God ;  [my  load ; 

I  knew  not  my  danger,  and  felt  not 

Though  friends  spoke  in  rapture  of 
Christ  on  the  tree,  [me. 

"  Jehovah  Tsidkenu  "  was  nothing  to 

Like  tears  from  the  daughters  of  Zion 
that  roll,  [His  soul, 

I  wept  when  the  waters  went  over 

Yet  thought  not  that  my  sins  had 
nailed  to  the  tree  [to  me. 

"  Jehovah  Tsidkenu  " — 'twas  nothing 

When  free  grace  awoke  me,  by  light 
from  on  high,  [to  die ; 

Then  legal  fears  shook  me,  I  trembled 

No  refuge,  no  safety,  in  self  could  I 
see;  [must  be. 

"  Jehovah    Tsidkenu "    my    Saviour 

My  terrors  all  vanished  before  the 
sweet  name ;  [ness  I  came 

My  guilty  fears  banished,  with  bold- 

To  drink  at  the  fountain,  life-giving 
and  free :  [to  me. 

"  Jehovah  Tsidkenu  "  was  all  things 


5  E'en  treading  the  valley,  the  shadow 

of  death,  [ing  breath ; 

This  watchword  shall  rally  my  falter- 

For,  when  from  life's  fever  my  God 

sets  me  free,  [shall  be. 

"  Jehovah  Tsidkenu  "  my  death-song 

898 

O  brother,  have  you  told  how  the 

Lord  forgave  ?  [again ; 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

Thy  coming  to  the  cross  where  He 

died  to  save,  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

Are  you  walking  now  in  His  blessed 

light  ?  [stain  ? 

Are  you  cleansed  from  every  guilty 

Is  He  your  joy  by  day  and  your  song 

by  night  ?  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

Let  us  hear  .  .  .  you  tell  it  o  -  ver,  .  .  tell  it 
o ver  once  again ;  .  .  . 

Tell  the  sweet  and  blessed  story, 

It  will  help  you  on  to  glory — 
Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once  again. 

2  When  toiling  up  the  way,  was  the 

Saviour  there  ?  [again ; 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

Did  Jesus  bear  you  up  in  His  tender 

care  ?  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

Never  have  you  found  such  a  friend 

as  He,  [and  pain ; 

Who  can  help  you  'midst  the  toil 

Oh,  all  the  world  should  hear  what 

He's  done  for  thee ;  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

3  Was  ever  on  your  tongue  such  a 

bless6d  theme  ?  [again ; 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

'Tis  ever  sweeter  far  than  the  sweetest 

dream —  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

There  are  aching  hearts  in  the  world's 

great  throng,  [in  vain ; 

Who  have  sought  for  rest,  and  all 

Hold  Jesus  up  to  them  by  your  word 

and  song ;  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

4  The  battles  you  have  fought  and  the 

victories  won,  [again ; 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

Twill  help  them  on  the  way  who 

have  just  begun —  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  once 

We  are  striving  now  with  the  hosts 

of  sin,  .    [shall  reign ; 

Soon  with  Christ  our  Saviour  we 


Assurance  and  Testimony 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord,  try  a  soul 

to  win ;  [again. 

Let  us  hear  you  tell  it  over  ones 

yyy  («&)  ?». 

I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  heart  and 
And  in  Him  I  will  rejoice ;     [voice, 

I  will  sing  His  wondrous  love  to  me, 
And  this  my  song  shall  be : 

He  hath  taken  .  all  .  my  sins  away  ;  .  . 
Praise  His  holy  name  !   Praise  His  holy  came 

He  hath  taken  .  all .  my  sins  away, . . 
Hallelujah  to  His  name  ! 

2  When  I  came,  with  all  my  sin  opprest, 

Unto  Him  for  peace  and  rest, 
Then  He  heard  my  prayer  and  set  me 
And  this  my  song  shall  be:    [free, 

3  I   will   praise   Him   with   my   latest 

breath, 
For  the  victory  over  death ; 
I  will  praise  Him  through  eternity, 
And  this  my  song  shall  be : 

900 

Jesus,  my  All,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
He  whom  I  fixed  my  hopes  upon ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  Him  I  view. 

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

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

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  and  burden  long  have  been, 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinned  and  stumbled  but  the  more ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

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

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come;  and  Thou,  blest 
Shalt  take  me  to  Thee  as  I  am ;  [Lamb, 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give ; 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Now  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." 


901  Gft) 


FJL 

When  peace,  like  a  river,  attendeth 

my  way,  [roll ; 

When    sorrows,    like    sea-billows, 

Whatever  my  lot,  Thou  hast  taught 

me  to  know, 

"  It  is  well,  it  is  well  with  my  soul." 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 


It  is  well  .  .  .  with  my  soul,  .  .  . 
It  is  well,  it  is  well  with  my  soul. 

2  Though  Satan  should  buffet,  though 

trials  should  come, 
Let  this  blest  assurance  control, 
That  Christ  hath  regarded  my  helpless 

estate,  [my  soul. 

And  hath  shed  His  own  blood  for 

3  My  sin — oh,  the  bliss  of  this  glorious 

thought  ! 
My  sin — not  in  part,  but  the  whole, 
Is  nailed  to  His  cross;  and  I  bear  it 

no  more :  [O  my  soul  ! 

Praise  the  Lord,  praise  the  Lord, 

4  For  me,  be  it  Christ,  be  it  Christ 

hence  to  live  ! 
If  Jordan  above  me  shall  roll, 
No  pang  shall  be  mine,  for  in  death 

as  in  life  [my  soul. 

Thou  wilt  whisper  Thy  peace  to 

5  But,   Lord,   'tis  for  Thee,   for  Thy 

coming,  we  wait ; 
The  sky,  not  the  grave,  is  our  goal : 
Oh,  trump  of  the  Angel  !  oh,  voice 

of  the  Lord  !  [soul  ! 

Blessed  hope  !  blessed  rest  of  my 

Z7\)2t  (ioi)  l.m. 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness ; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand  ; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  hides  His  lovely  face, 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  vail. 

3  His  oath,  His  covenant,  His  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  'whelming  flood ; 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 

4  When  He  shall  come  with  trumpet 

sound, 
On  ,may  I  then  in  Him  be  found, 
Clothed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne  ! 


903 


8.7. 


Drawing  near  with  full  assurance; 
Ah,  my  soul,  how  can  it  be  ? 

How  canst  thou,  condemned  and  sin- 
Think  of  God  as  near  to  thee  ?  [ful, 

Full  assurance  !  I  am  trusting 

In  a  Saviour  crucified ; 
Full  assurance  !  Jesus  saved  me, 

When  upon  the  cross  He  died. 


2  He  is  faithful  that  has  promised ; 

Here  my  soul  has  found  its  rest, 
And  by  fully  trusting  Jesus, 
With  assurance  I  am  blest. 

3  Sins  to  be  no  more  remembered, 

Full  remission  in  His  blood, 
Made  by  Him  an  heir  of  heaven, 
Made  by  Him  a  child  of  God. 

4  So  I  come,  my  sins  confessing, 

Boldly  come,  without  a  fear ; 

All  my  right  in  Christ  possessing, 

To  the  Father  drawing  near. 


904 


p.m. 
There's  not  a  friend  like  the  lowly 

No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  !  [Jesus, 
None  else  could  heal  all  our  soul's  dis- 

No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  !    [eases, 

Jesus  knows  all  about  our  struggles, 
He  will  guide  till  the  day  is  done ; 

There's  not  a  friend  like  the  lowly  Jesus, 
No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  ! 

2  No  friend  like  Him  is  so  high  and  holy, 

No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  ! 
And  yet  no  friend  is  so  meek  and 
No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  !    [lowly, 

3  There's  not  an  hour  that  He  is  not 

No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  !  [near  us, 

No  night  so  dark  but  His  love  can 

No,  not  one !  no,  not  one !  [cheer  us, 

4  Did  ever  saint  find  this  Friend  forsake 

No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  !    [him  ? 

Or  sinner  find  that  He  would  not  take 

No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  !    [him  ? 

5  Was  e'er  a  gift  like  the  Saviour  given  ? 

No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  ! 
Will  He  refuse  us  a  home  in  heaven  ? 
No,  not  one  !  no,  not  one  ! 

905  (In)  l.m. 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless 
days  ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away ; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

4  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 


Aspirations  after  Heaven 


906  (K) 

I  was  once  far  away  from  the  Saviour, 
As  vile  as  a  sinner  could  be, 

And  I  wondered  if  Christ  the  Re- 
deemer, 
Could  save  a  poor  sinner  like  me. 

2  I  wandered  on  in  the  darkness, 

Not  a  ray  of  light  could  I  see ; 
And  the  thought  filled  my  heart  with 
sadness,  [me. 

There's  no  hope  for  a  sinner  like 

3  And  then,  in  that  dark  lonely  hour, 

A  voice  sweetly  whispered  to  me, 
Saying,   "  Look  unto  Me  ! — I  have 
power 
To  save  a  poor  sinner  like  thee." 

4  I  listened:  and  lo  !  'twas  the  Saviour 

That  was  speaking  so  kindly  to  me ; 

And  I  cried,  "  I'm  the  chief  of  sinners ; 

Canst  Thou  save  a  poor  sinner  like 

me?" 

5  I  then  fully  trusted  in  Jesus ; 

And  oh,  now  a  joy  came  to  me  ! 
My  heart  was  filled  with  His  praises, 
For  saving  a  sinner  like  me. 

6  No  longer  in  darkness  I'm  walking, 

The  light  is  now  shining  on  me ; 
And  now  unto  others  I'm  telling, 
How  He  saved  a  poor  sinner  like  me. 

7  And  when  life's  journey  is  over, 

And  I  the  dear  Saviour  shall  see, 
I'll  praise  Him  for  ever  and  ever, 
For  saving  a  sinner  like  me  ! 


Aspirations  after  Heaven 


907 


«) 


CM. 


Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 
Within  the  vail,  and  see  [joys, 

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

Many  are  the  friends  who  are  waiting  to-day, 
Happy  on  the  golden  strand  ; 

Many  are  the  voices  calling  us  away 
To  join  their  glorious  band — 

Calling  us  away,  calling  us  away, 
Calling  to  the  better  land. 

2  Once  they  were  mourners  here  below, 

And  poured  out  cries  and  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came : 

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


908  (IS) 

Beautiful  valley  of  Eden  ! 

Sweet  is  thy  noontide  calm , 
Over  the  hearts  of  the  weary, 
Breathing  thy  waves  of  balm. 
Beautiful  valley  of  Eden  ! 

Home  of  the  pure  and  blest,  . . 
How  often,  amid  the  wild  billows, 
I  dream  of  thy  rest — sweet  rest ! 

2  Over  the  heart  of  the  mourner 

Shineth  thy  golden  day, 
Wafting  the  songs  of  the  angels 
Down  from  the  far-away. 

3  There  is  the  home  of  my  Saviour, 

There,     with     the     blood-washed 
Over  the  highlands  of  glory    [throng, 
Rolleth  the  great  new  song. 

909  ("if ) 

When  I  shall  wake  in  that  fair  morn 

of  morns,  [returns, 

After   whose    dawning    never   night 

And  with  whose  glory  day  eternal 

burns — 
I  shall  be  satisfied,  be  satisfied  ! 
I  shall  be  satisfied,  I  shall  be  satisfied, 
When  I  shall  wake  in  that  fair  morn  of  morns 

1  shall  be  satisfied,  I  shall  be  satisfied. 
When  I  shall  wake  in  that  fair  morn  of  morns 

2  When  I  shall  see  Thy  glory  face  to 

face,  [child  embrace, 

When  in  Thine  arms  Thou  wilt  Thy 
When  Thou  shalt  open  all  Thy  store 

of  grace — 
I  shall  be  satisfied,  be  satisfied  ! 

3  When  I  shall  meet  with  those  that  I 

have  loved,  [removed, 

Clasp  in  my  arms  the  dear  ones  long 
And  find  how  faithful  Thou  to  me 

hast  proved — 
I  shall  be  satisfied,  be  satisfied  ! 

4  When  I  shall  gaze  upon  the  face  of 

Him  [dim, 

Who  died  for  me,  with  eye  no  longer 
And  praise  Him  with  the  everlasting 

hymn — 
I  shall  be  satisfied,  be  satisfied  ! 

910  (1ft)  ii.io. 

Oh  for  the  peace  that  floweth  as  a 

river,  [and  smile ; 

Making  life's  desert  places  bloom 

Oh  for  the  faith  to  grasp  Heaven's 

bright    "for    ever,"        [while." 

Amid  the  shadows  of  earth's  "  little 

2  "  A  little   while "   for   patient   vigil 

keeping,  [the  strong ; 

To  face  the  storm  and  wrestle  with 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


"  A  little  while  "  to  sow  the  seed  with 

weeping,  [harvest  song. 

Then  bind  the  sheaves  and  sing  the 

3  "  A  little  while  "  the  earthen  pitcher 

taking  [mountains  fed ; 

To  wayside  brooks,   from  far-off 

Then  the  parched  lip  its  thirst  for 

ever  slaking  [head. 

Beside  the  fulness  of  the  Fountain- 

4  "  A  little  while  "  to  keep  the  oil  from 

failing,  [lamp  to  trim, 

"  A  little  while  "  faith's  flickering 

And  then  the  Bridegroom's  coming 

footsteps  hailing, 
We'll  haste  to  meet  Him  with  the 

bridal  hymn. 


911 


/S.SA 


8.7. 


Gliding  o'er  life's  fitful  waters, 
Heavy  surges  sometimes  roll ; 

And  we  sigh  for  yonder  haven, 
For  the  Home-land  of  the  soul. 

Blessed  Home-land,  ever  fair  I 
Sin  can  never  enter  there ; 

But  the  soul,  to  life  awaking, 
Everlasting  joy  shall  share. 

2  Oft  we  catch  a  faint  reflection 

Of  its  bright  and  vernal  hills ; 
And  though  distant,  how  we  hail  it  ! — 
How  each  heart  with  rapture  thrills  ! 

3  To  our  Father,  and  our  Saviour, 

To  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
We  shall  sing  glad  songs  of  triumph 
When  our  harvest  work  is  done. 

4  'Tis  the  weary  pilgrim's  Home-land, 

Where  each  throbbing  care  shall 
cease, 
And  our  longings  and  our  yearnings, 
Like  the  waves,  be  hushed  to  peace. 

\s\.JL  (301)  10.9. 

Shall  we  all  meet  at  home  in  the 

morning,  [sea, 

On  the  shores  of  the  bright  crystal 

With  the  loved  ones  who  long  have 

been  waiting  ? 

What  a  meeting  indeed  it  will  be  ! 

Gathered  home !  .  .  .  gathered  home  !  .  .  . 

On  the  shores  of  the  bright  crystal  sea  ! 
Gathered  home  !  .  .  .  gathered  home !  .  .  . 

With  our  loved  ones  for  ever  to  be  1 

2  Shall  we  all  meet  at  home  in  the 
morning, 
And  from  sorrow  for  ever  be  free  ? 
Shall  we  join  in  the  songs  of  the  ran- 
somed ? 
What  a  meeting  indeed  it  will  be  1 


3  Shall  we  all  meet  at  home  in  the 
morning, 
Our  blessed  Redeemer  to  see  ? 
Shall  we  know  and  be  known  by  our 
loved  ones  ? 
What  a  meeting  indeed  it  will  be  ! 


913 


/8.S.N 
V240; 


8.7. 


Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river. 
Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll  ? 
Where,  in  all  the  bright  "  for  ever," 
Sorrow  ne'er  shall  press  the  soul  ? 
Shall  we  meet  ?  shall  we  meet  ? 
Shall  we  meet  ?  shall  we  meet  ? 
Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river, 
Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll  ? 

2  Shall  we  meet  in  that  blest  harbour, 

When  our  stormy  voyage  is  o'er  ? 
Shall  we  meet  and  cast  the  anchor 
By  the  fair  celestial  shore  ? 

3  Shall  we  meet  in  yonder  city, 

Where  the  towers  of  crystal  shine  ? 
Where  the  walls  are  all  of  jasper, 
Built  by  workmanship  divine  ? — 

4  Where  the  music  of  the  ransomed 

Rolls  its  harmony  around, 
And  creation  swells  the  chorus 
With  its  sweet  melodious  sound  ? 

5  Shall  we  meet  with  many  a  loved  one 

That  was  torn  from  our  embrace  ? 
Shall  we  listen  to  their  voices, 
And  behold  them  face  to  face  ? 

6  Shall  we  meet  with  Christ  our  Saviour, 

When  He  comes  to  claim  His  own  ? 
Shall  we  know  His  blessed  favour, 
And  sit  down  upon  His  throne  ? 

914  (sl) 

Oh  to  be  over  yonder,* 
In  that  bright  land  of  wonder, 
Where  the  angel-voices  mingle,  and 
the  angel-harps  do  ring  ! 
To  be  free  from  care  and  sorrow, 
And  the  anxious,  dread  to-morrow, 
To  rest  in  light  and  sunshine  in  the 
presence  of  the  King  ! 

Oh  ...  to  be  over  yonder  1 
In  .  .  that  land  of  wonder,  .  . 
There  .  .  to  be  for  ever 
In  the  presence  of  the  King  ! 

2      Oh  to  be  over  yonder  ! 

My  longing  heart  grows  fonder 
Of  looking  to  the  far-off  east,  to  see 
the  day-star  bring 
Some  tidings  of  the  awaking — 
Of  the  cloudless,  pure  daybreaking : 

*  By  Miss  Florence  Armstrong.    From  *'  Thb 
King  in  His  Beauty,"  by  special  permission. 


Aspirations  after  Heavei 


My  heart  is  yearning — yearning  for 
the  coming  of  the  King. 

3  Oh  to  be  over  yonder  ! 
Alas  !  I  sigh  and  ponder — 

Why  clings  this  poor  weak  heart  of 

mine  to  any  earthly  thing  ? 

For  each  earthly  tie  must  sever, 

And  pass  away  for  ever : 

There's  no  more  separation  in  the 

presence  of  the  King  ! 

4  Oh,  when  shall  I  be  dwelling 
Where  angel  voices,  swelling 

In  triumphant  hallelujahs,  make  the 

vaulted  heavens  ring  ? —        [ing, 

Where  the  pearly  gates  are  gleam- 

And  the  Morning  Star  is  beaming? 

Oh,  when  shall  I  be  yonder  in  the 

presence  of  the  King  ? 

5  Ob,  when  shall  I  be  yonder  ? 
The  longing  groweth  stronger 

To  join  in  all  the  praises  the  redeemed 
ones  do  sing, 
Within  those  heavenly  places, 
Where  the  angels  veil  their  faces, 
In  awe  and  adoration,  in  the  presence 

[of  the  King  ! 

yXl5    \677J  P.M. 

In  robes  made  white  through  Jesus5 

blood, 
We  soon  shall  meet  beyond  the  flood, 
And  hold  sweet  converse,  free  from 
Nor  ever  fear  to  part  again,       [pain, 
Beyond  the  swelling  flood  1 
Beyond  .  .  the  swelling  flood  ! 
Beyond  .  .  the  swelling  flood  ! 
Beyond  .  .  the  swelling  flood, 
We'll  meet  to  part  no  more  I 
Beyond  the  swelling  flood  ! 

2  I  fear  not  now  what  ills  may  come : 
By  faith  I  see  my  heavenly  home, 
And  hear  the  angel  voices  say, 

**  Thy  God  shall  wipe  all  tears  away," 
Beyond  the  swelling  flood  ! 

3  O  meeting  blest,  with  friends  so  dear  ! 
What  sounds  shall  greet  the  listening 

ear  ! 
What  thrills  of  rapture  wake  the  soul 
As  back  those  golden  gates  shall  roll, 
Beyond  the  swelling  flood  ! 

4  Dear  Saviour,  guide  my  willing  feet, 
That  I  may  have  that  joy  complete ; 
And  live  to  praise  through  endless  day 
The  love  that  dries  all  tears  away, 

Beyond  the  swelling  flood  ! 

916  G» 

Only  a  few  more  years, 
Only  a  few  more  cares ; 


Only  a  few  more  smiles  and  tears, 
Only  a  few  more  prayers, 

2  Only  a  few  more  wrongs, 
Only  a  few  more  sighs ; 

Only  a  few  more  earthly  songs, 
Only  a  few  good-byes. 

3  Then  an  eternal  stay ; 
Then  an  eternal  throng ; 

hen  an  eternal,  glorious  day; 
Then  an  eternal  song  ! 


917  ( 


s.s.\ 

523/ 


D.S.BL 


8.3H. 


"  For  ever  with  the  Lord  !  " 

Amen,  so  let  it  be ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

'Tis  immortality. 

Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent, 

A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

Nearer  home,  nearer  home, 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

2  My  Father's  house  on  high, 
Home  of  my  soul ;  how  near 

At  times  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 

Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

Ah,  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love ; 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 

Jerusalem  above. 

3  Yet  clouds  will  intervene, 
And  all  my  prospect  flies ; 

Like  Noah's  dove,  I  flit  between 
Rough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 
Anon  the  clouds  depart, 
The  winds  and  waters  cease ; 

While  sweetly  o'er  my  gladdened  heart 
Expands  the  bow  of  peace, 

4  I  hear  at  morn  and  even, 

At  noon  and  midnight  hour— 
The  choral  harmonies  of  heaven 

Earth's  Babel-tongues  o'erpower — 

That  resurrection  word, 

That  shout  of  victory, 
Once   more:    "For   ever   with   the 

Amen,  so  let  it  be  !  [Lord  ! " 


918  GS) 


7.6.7.6.D. 


For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country, 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep ; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME : 


2  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 

The  cornerstone  is  Christ. 

3  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean ; 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day; 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away : 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower ; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

4  Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
Oh,  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect  ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 


/c.c.\ 

U2<V 


8.8.6.8.8.6. 


Oh,  glorious  hope  of  perfect  love  ! 
It  lifts  me  up  to  things  above ; 

It  bears  on  eagle's  wings ; 
It  gives  my  ravished  soul  a  taste, 
And  makes  me  for  some  moments 

With  Jesus'  priests  and  kings,  [feast 

2  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

I  stand,  and  from  the  mountain-top 

See  all  the  land  below : 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow. 

3  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil. 
Favoured  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  blessing  blest;  [ness, 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  Righteous- 
And  keeps  His  own  in  perfect  peace 

And  everlasting  rest. 

4  Oh,  that  at  once  I  might  go  up  ! 
No  more  on  this  side  Jordan  stop, 

But  now  the  land  possess : 
This  moment  end  my  legal  years, 
Sorrows,  and  sins,  and  doubts,  and 

A  howling  wilderness.  [fears, 

5  Now,  O  my  Joshua,  bring  me  in  ! 
Cast  out  Thy  foes ;  the  inward  sin, 

The  stony  heart  remove ; 
The  purchase  of  Thy  death  divide ; 
And  oh,  with  all  the  sanctified, 

Give  me  Thy  perfect  love. 


920 


/S.S.\ 

Ui8/ 


CM. 


0  land  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh  ! 
When  will  the  moment  come, 

When  I  shall  lay  my  armour  by, 
And  dwell  in  peace  at  home  ? 
We'll  work  .  .  till  Jesus  comes  ; 
We'll  work  .  .  till  Jesus  comes  ; 
We'll  work  .  .  till  Jesus  comes  j 
And  we'll  be  gathered  home. 

No  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know, 

No  peaceful  sheltering  dome ; 
This  world's  a  wilderness  of  woe, 

This  world  is  not  my  home. 
To  Jesus  Christ  I  fled  for  rest : 

He  bade  me  cease  to  roam, 
And  lean  for  succour  on  His  breast, 

Till  He  conduct  me  home. 

1  sought  at  once  my  Saviour's  side : 

No  more  my  steps  shall  roam ; 
With  Him  I'll  brave  death's  chilling 
And  reach  my  heavenly  home,  [tide, 


921 


/c.c.\ 

V210/ 


P.M. 


I  sail  .  .  in  the  light .  .  .  that  shines  .  . 
from  the  cross,  .  .  . 
Right  o'er  life's  troubled  sea;  .  .  . 

1  steer  my  soul  to  glory's  goal 

By  the  rays  from  Calvary.  .  .  . 

Then  sail  in  the  light, .  .  . 
Oh,  sail  in  the  light,  .  .  . 

Ye  children  of  the  Gospel  day  ;  .  . 
From  Cal  -  -  vary's  cross 
To  glo  -  -  ry's  crown 

Ye  have  the  light  alway.  .  .  . 

2  I  sail  .  .  in  the  light .  .  .  that  shines  .  . 

from  the  cross,  .  .  . 
And  by  that  light  I  see  .  .  . 
The  visage  fair  of  Him  who  there 
Laid  down  His  life  for  me.  .  .  . 

3  I  sail .  .  in  the  light .  .  .  that  shines  . . 

from  the  cross,  .  .  . 
So  bright  it  shines  for  me ;  .  .  . 
Its  beams  will  guide  safe  o'er  the  tide 
To  the  land  where  I  would  be.  .  .  . 

922    (ltt)  7.6. 

The  home  beyond  the  shadows, 

Where  all  is  calm  and  still ; 
Where  holy  joy  and  gladness 

The  troubled  heart  shall  fill : 
I'm  longing  for  the  Homeland, 

With  golden  gates  so  fair, 
That  ever  stand  wide  open 

To  welcome  pilgrims  there. 

2  The  home  beyond  the  shadows, 

Beyond  the  crystal  sea ; 
The  home  of  many  mansions, 
Where  rest  remains  for  me : 


I'm  waiting,  only  waiting, 

Its  hallowed  peace  to  share ; 
I  long  its  gates  to  enter, 

With  loved  ones  gathered  there. 
3  The  home  beyond  the  shadows 

Hath  neither  pain  nor  tears ; 
But  through  its  cloudless  regions 

The  Light  of  Life  appears — 
Dispelling  every  sorrow, 

Removing  every  care, 
And  giving  rest  eternal 

To  all  who  enter  there. 

92*5  (347)  8«. 

We  speak  of  the  land  of  the  blest, 

That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair, 

And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed ; 

But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

To  be  there  !  ...  to  be  there  !  .  .  . 
Oh,  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  !  .  .  . 
To  be  there  1  ...  to  be  there  !  .  . 
Ohj  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, 
Its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, 
Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

3  We  speak  of  its  peace  and  its  love, 
The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
The  songs  of  the  blessed  above ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

4  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 
From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, 
From  trials  without  and  within ; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ! 

5  Do  Thou,  Lord,  in  pleasure  or  woe, 
For  heaven  our  spirits  prepare ; 
Then  shortly  we  also  shall  know, 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there  ! 


924 


/8.S.\ 


P.M. 


There  is  a  home  eternal, 

Beautiful  and  bright, 
Where  sweet  joys  supernal 

Never  are  dimmed  by  night ; 
White-robed  angels  are  singing 

Ever  around  the  bright  throne ; 
When,  oh,  when  shall  I  see  thee, 

Beautiful,  beautiful  Home  ? 

Home  !  beautiful  Home  !  .  .  . 
Bright,  beautiful  Home  !  .  .  . 
Bright  Home  of  our  Saviour, 
Bright,  .  .  beautiful  Home  ! 

2  Flowers  are  ever  springing 

In  that  Home  so  fair ; 
Little  children  singing 

Praises  to  Jesus  there. 
How  they  swell  the  glad  anthem, 

Ever  around  the  bright  throne  ! 


Aspirations  after  Heaven 

When,  oh,  when  shall  I  see  thee, 

Beautiful,  beautiful  Home  ? 
3  Soon  shall  I  join  the  ransomed, 

Far  beyond  the  sky ; 
Christ  is  my  salvation, 

Why  should  I  fear  to  die  ? 
Soon  my  eyes  shall  behold  Him 

Seated  upon  the  bright  throne ; 
Then,  oh  then,  shall  I  see  thee, 

Beautiful,  beautiful  Home  ! 


925  ( 


S.S.\ 
727,/ 


11.10. 

We  would  see  Jesus — for  the  shadows 

lengthen  [life ; 

Across  this  little  landscape  of  our 

We  would  see  Jesus,  our  weak  faith 

to  strengthen  [strife. 

For  the  last  weariness — the  final 

2  We  would  see  Jesus — the  great  Rock 

foundation,        [sovereign  grace ; 

Whereon  our  feet  were  set  with 

Not  life,  nor  death,  with  all  their 

agitation,  .  [face. 

Can  thence  remove  us,  if  we  see  His 

3  We  would  see  Jesus — other  lights  are 

paling,  [joiced  to  see ; 

Which  for  long  years  we  have  re- 

The  blessings  of  our  pilgrimage  are 

failing :  [go  to  Thee. 

We  would  not  mourn  them,  for  we 

4  We  would  see  Jesus — this  is  all  we're 

needing,  [with  the  sight ; 

Strength,  joy,  and  willingness,  come 

We  would   see  Jesus,   dying,   risen. 

pleading,  [mortal  night  I 

Then  welcome,  day,  and  farewell, 


926  ( 


S.SA 
741/ 


lis. 

I  would  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to 
stay  [o'er  the  way  ; 

Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark 

The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on 
us  here  [for  its  cheer. 

Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered 

by  sin —  [within : 

Temptation  without,  and  corruption 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled 

with  fears,  [penitent  tears. 

And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with 

3  I  would  not  live  alway :  no,  welcome 

the  tomb  !  [not  its  gloom ; 

Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there  I  dread 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me 

arise  [from  the  skies. 

To   hail    Him   in    triumph   descend 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME: 


4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away 

from  his  God,  [abode, 

Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er 

the  bright  plains,  [reigns  ? 

And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  har- 

mony meet,        [ported  to  greet ; 
Their   Saviour   and    brethren   trans- 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  un- 
ceasingly roll,  [of  the  soul  ! 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast 


929  W) 


927 


P.M. 


After  the  darkest  hour 
The  morning  draweth  nigh ; 

After  the  tempest's  power, 
The  clear  blue  sky. 

2  After  the  drifting  snow, 

The  sunny  days  of  calm ; 
After  the  crushing  blow, 
God's  healing  balm. 

3  After  the  sad  good-bye 

New  friends  around  us  throng ; 
After  the  burdened  sigh, 
The  sweetest  song. 

4  After  the  cross  of  tears, 

The  crown  of  joy  is  given; 
After  earth's  weary  years, 
The  rest  of  heaven. 


928 


Heaven  Anticipated 


8.7. 


We  are  march ing  to  a  city 

On  the  hill  ...  of  Zion  fair ; 
With  its  beauty  and  its  splendour, 

There's  no  other  can  compare :  .  .  . 
Soon  with  all .  .  .  the  ransomed  army, 

In  their  pure  .  .  .  and  bright  array, 
We  shall  gather  in  the  morning, 

Where  the  shadows  flee  away.  .  .  . 

2  By  the  martyrs  and  apostles, 

And  the  holy  men  of  old, 
Will  the  story  of  redemption 

Through  eternal  years  be  told : 
We  shall  hear  and  join  the  chorus 

In  that  realm  of  endless  day, 
When  we  gather  in  the  morning, 

Where  the  shadows  flee  away. 

3  There  are  voices  we  remember, 

There  are  friends  we  dearly  love ; 
We  shall  meet  them  at  the  portals 

Of  that  city  built  above : 
And     our     Saviour's     "  Come,     ye 

All  our  trials  will  repay,  [blessed  !  " 
When  we  gather  in  the  morning, 

Where  the  shadovs  flee  away. 


P.M. 

'Tis  only  a  little  way  on  to  my  home, 
And  there  in  its  sunshine  for  ever  I'll 

roam ;  [with  song, 

While  all  the  day  long  I  journey 
O  beautiful  Edenland,  thou  art  my 

home  ! 

'Tis  only  a  little  way,  only  a  little  way  j 
'Tis  only  a  little  way  on  to  my  home. 

2  'Tis  only  a  little  way  farther  to  go, 
O'er  mountain  and  valley  where  dark 

waters  flow ;  [cheer ; 

My  Saviour  is  near,  with  blessings  to 
His   word   is   my   guiding-star — why 

should  I  fear  ? 

3  'Tis  only  a  little  way:  there  I  shall 

see  [for  me ; 

The  friends  that  in  glory  are  waiting 
Their  voices  from  home  now  float  on 

the  air —  [me  there. 

They're  calling  me  tenderly,  calling 


930 


/c.c.\ 
Km) 


8.7 


Far  away  beyond  the  shadows, 
Through  the  rifting  clouds  above, 

Floods  of  golden  light  are  breaking 
From  a  world  where  all  is  love. 

Far  away  beyond  the  shadows, 

Through  the  gates  that  never  close, 

There  the  King  Himself  will  lead  us 
Where  the  living  water  flows. 

2  Far  away  beyond  the  shadows, 

There  a  bright  and  joyful  throng 
Wave  their  palms  of  holy  triumph, 
While  they   sing   the  glad      new 
song." 

3  Far  away  beyond  the  shadows 

Let  us  lift  our  longing  eyes, 
Where  the  shining  hills  of  glory 
In  their  strength  and  beauty  rise. 

4  Far  away  beyond  the  shadows, 

In  our  Father's  house  at  home, 
There  our  precious  ones,  departed, 
Watch  and  wait  for  us  to  come. 


931 


/s.s.\ 

V283/ 


P.M. 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping, 

I  shall  be  soon  !  I  shall  be  soon  ! 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping, 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping, 
I  shall  be  soon  !   I  shall  be  soon  ! 

Love,  rest,  and  home  1 
Sweet,  sweet  home  I 
Lord,  tarry  not !  Lord,  tarry  not,  but  come  ! 


2  Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading, 

I  shall  be  soon  !  I  shall  be  soon  ! 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading, 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading, 

I  shall  be  soon  !  I  shall  be  soon  ! 

3  Beyond  the  parting  and  the  meeting, 

I  shall  be  soon  !   I  shall  be  soon  ! 
Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting, 
Beyond  the  pulse's  fever-beating, 

I  shall  be  soon  !  I  shall  be  soon  ! 

4  Beyond  the  frost-chain  and  the  fever, 

I  shall  be  soon  !  I  shall  be  soon  ! 
Beyond  the  rock-waste  and  the  river, 
Beyond  the  "  ever  "  and  the  "  never," 

I  shall  be  soon  !  I  shall  be  soon  ! 


932  c 


S.S.\ 
417/ 


P.M. 


Blessed  hope  that  in  Jesus  is  given, 
In  our  sorrow  to  cheer  and  sustain, 

That  soon  with  our  Saviour  in  heaven, 
We  shall  meet  with  our  loved  ones 
again. 

Blessed  hope  !  .  .  .  Blessed  hope  I  .  .  . 
We  shall  meet  with  our  loved  ones  again  ! 
Blessed  hope !  .  .  .  Blessed  hope  1  .  .  . 
We  shall  meet  with  our  loved  ones  again  1 

2  Blessed  hope  in  the  word  God  has 

spoken,  [obtain ; 

All  our  peace  by  that  word  we 

And  as  sure  as  God's  word  was  ne'er 

broken,  [again. 

We  shall  meet  with  our  loved  ones 

3  Blessed  hope  !  how  it  shines  in  our 

sorrow,  [plain, 

Like    the    star    over    Bethlehem's 

That  it  may  be,  with  Him,  ere  the 

morrow,  [again. 

We  shall  meet  with  our  loved  ones 

4  Blessed  hope  !  the  bright  star  of  the 

morning,  [reign ; 

That  shall  herald  His  coming  to 

Oh,    the    glory    that    waits    its   fair 

dawning,  [again. 

When  we  meet  with  our  loved  ones 


933 


8.7. 


Just  beyond  the  silent  river, 
Over  on  the  farther  shore, 

Many  loved  ones  there  shall  greet  us, 
Where  the  many  mansions  are. 

Just  beyond  earth's  snow-capped  mountains, 

In  that  land  so  bright  and  fair, 
We  shall  see  and  be  like  Jesus, 

Safe  for  ever  "  over  there  "  ; 
We  shall  see  and  be  like  Jesus, 

Safe  for  ever  "  over  there." 


Heaven  Anticipated 

2  Just  beyond  these  fleeting  shadows, 

Over  on  the  golden  strand, 
Robed  in  white,  we'll  walk  with  Jesus 
Through  that  fair  and  happy  land. 

3  Just  beyond  these  earthly  partings 

We  shall  soon  united  be, 
In  the  home  beyond  the  river, 
Close  beside  the  crystal  sea. 


934 


L.S. 


I  hear  a  song,  a  song  so  sweet, 

I  try  all  vainly  to  repeat 

Its  melody,  and  trusting  say, 

I'll  sing  it,  if  God  will,  some  day. 

Some  day,  some  hap  -  py  day  to  be, . . 
My  voice  will  learn  .  .  its  melody, . . 
And  I  shall  sing  the  songs  so  sweet 
Of  rest  and  heaven  at  Jesus'  feet. 

2  Some  day  my  journey  will  be  done, 
Earth  will  be  lost  and  heaven  won; 
And  when  the  long  rough  way  is  trod, 
I  shall  behold  my  Saviour  God. 

3  "  Some  day,"  I  say,  content  to  wait 
The  opening  of  the  jasper  gate — 
Come  soon  or  late,  that  day  will  be 
The  dawn  of  endless  rest  to  me. 

4  When  comes  the  time  for  me  to  go, 
The  homeward  path  I  may  not  know ; 
But  in  God's  hand  my  own  I'll  lay, 
And  He  will  lead  me  home  "  some 

day." 


935 


PA 


Oh,  for  a  song,  a  fair  new  song, 

Of  praise,  and  joy,  and  love  ! 
To  reach  the  hearts  of  earth's  sad 

And  lift  to  heaven  above — [throng, 
Of  praise  like  the  praise  that  the 
angels  bring ; 

Of  joy  like  the  joy  of  the  birds : 
Of  the  love  in  our  hearts  for  the 
Christ  our  King — 

Love  ever  too  deep  for  words. 

2  Oh,  for  a  song,  a  fair  new  song, 

That  ne'er  was  sung  before  ! 
To  sing  to  Him  to  whom  belong 

Our  praises  evermore — 

A  song  like  the  echo  from  harps 

above,  [gold ; 

Dropped  down  from  the  city  of 

Yea,  a  song  of  the  joy,  and  the  praise, 

and  love, 

That  ne'er  hath  been  sung  or  told. 

3  Oh,  who  shall  sing  this  fair  new  song, 

Or  make  its  chords  complete — 
All  notes  of  love,  in  souls  that  throng, 
And  place  before  His  feet. 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME: 


All  fadeless  the  flowers  in  His  path- 
way strewn, 
The  pathway  of  Jesus  our  King  ? 
Help  us,  Lord  !  for  alas,  sadly  out  of 
tune  [would  sing. 

Are    the    hearts    which    the    song 

4  Oh,  help  us,  Lord  !  who  knowest  all  ! 

We  cannot  sing  or  speak ; 
The  clearest  notes  our  lips  let  fall 

Seem  e'er  too  cold  and  weak : 
Though  sweet  are  the  strains  which 
our  songs  have  rung 
From  earth  to  the  city  of  gold, 
Yet  His  fulness  of  glory  we  never  have 
sung— 
The  half  ne'er  hath  yet  been  told. 

5  Such  songs  as  angels  ne'er  can  bring, 

The  joy  more  pure  than  birds ; 
The   love   we   bear  for   Christ   our 
'Tis  far  too  deep  for  words.  [King- 
Be  still,  heart  of  mine  !  we  must  wait 
a  while, 
Thy  God  will  attune  thee  ere  long ; 
Then  in  heaven  thou  shalt  sing  in  the 
Master's  smile 
For  ever  the  fair  new  song  ! 


s.s.\ 

109/ 


.P.M. 


936  ( 

We  shall  meet  beyond  the  river, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by ; 
And  the  darkness  shall  be  over, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by ; 
With  the  toilsome  journey  done, 
And  the  glorious  battle  won, 
We  shall  shine  forth  as  the  sun, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by. 

2  We  shall  strike  the  harps  of  glory, 
We  shall  sing  redemption's  story, 
And  the  strains  for  evermore 
Shall  resound  in  sweetness  o'er 
Yonder  everlasting  shore, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by. 

3  We  shall  see  and  be  like  Jesus, 
Who  a  crown  of  life  will  give  us, 
And  the  angels  who  fulfil" 

All  the  mandates  of  His  will 
Shall  attend  and  love  us  still, 
By  and  by,  by  and  by. 

4  There  our  tears  shall  all  cease  flowing, 
And  with  sweetest  rapture  knowing, 
And  all  the  blest  ones,  who  have  gone 
To  the  land  of  life  and  song, 

We  with  shoutings  shall  rejoin, 
By  and  by,  by  and  by. 


937 

They  tell  me  of  a  land  so  fair, 

Unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 
Where    spring    in    fadeless    beauty 

Beneath  unclouded  skies,     [blooms 

"  ?ye  J  *  *  hath  not  seen>  •  •  •  ear  .  .  .  hath 
not  heard,  .  .  .  neither  hath  it  entered  into  the 
heart  of  man,  .  .  the  things  .  .  which  God  .  .  . 
hath  prepared  .  .  for  .  them,  .  .  prepared  . 
for  .  them  .  .  that  love  .  .  Him."  .  . 

2  They  tell  me  of  a  land  so  fair, 

_  Where  all  is  light  and  song;  [join 

Where    angel-choirs    their    anthems 

With  yonder  blood- washed  throng. 

3  No  radiant  beams  from  sun  or  moon 

Adorn  that  land  so  fair; 
For  He  who  sits  upon  the  throne 
Shines  forth  resplendent  there  ! 

4  O  land  of  light  and  love  and  joy, 

Where  comes  no  night  of  care, 
What  will  our  song  of  triumph  be 
When  we  shall  enter  there  ! 

938  ( 

"  Land  ahead  !  "  its  fruits  are  waving 

O'er  the  hills  of  fadeless  green ; 
And  the  living  waters  laving     [seen. 
Shores  where  heavenly  forms  are 
Rocks  and  storms  I'll  fear  no  more, 
When  on  that  eternal  shore  ; 
Drop  the  anchor  !  furl  the  sail  I 
I  am  safe  within  the  vail !  [jng . 

2  Onward,  bark  !   the  cape  I'm  round- 

See  the  blessed  wave  their  hands ; 
Hear  the  harps  of  God  resounding 
From  the  bright  immortal  bands. 

3  There  "  let  go  the  anchor,"  riding 

On  this  calm  and  silvery  bay : 
Seaward  fast  the  tide  is  gliding, 
Shores  in  sunlight  stretch  away. 

4  When  we're  free  from  all  temptation, 

And  the  storms  of  life  are  past ; 
We'll  praise  the  Rock  of  our  salva- 
tion, [last  ! 
Who   hath   brought   us   home   at 


s.s.\ 

413/ 


8.7 


939  ( 


N.H.\ 
20  ) 


P.M 


Soon  will  come  the  setting  sun, 
When  our  work  will  all  be  done, 
And  the  weary  heart  at  last  be  still ; 
But  the  Lord  of  earth  and  sky 
Shall  awake  us  by  and  by, 
And  we'll  meet  again  on  Zion's  hill. 

We'll  meet  each  other  there ; 

Yes,  we'll  meet  each  other  there ; 

And  the  Saviour's  likeness  bear, 

In  that  land  so  bright  and  fair. 


We'll  meet  each  other  there ; 
Yes,  we'll  meet  each  other  there, 
And  His  glo ry  we  shall  share. 

Deep  the  shadows  in  the  vale, 
Fierce  the  howling  of  the  gale, 

Long  and  dark  the  storm  around  our 
door; 
But  the  Lord  will  guide  the  way 
To  the  shining  realms  of  day, 

Where  the  storms  of  earth  shall  come 
no  more. 
Though  our  eyes  be  filled  with  tears, 
And  our  hearts  with  many  fears, 

And  the  days  of  earth  be  filled  with 
care; 
Yet  the  Lord  at  length  will  come, 
In  His  love  to  take  us  home, 

And  we'll  never  know  a  sorrow  there. 


940 


/S.S.N 
U37/ 


There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
To  mourning  wanderers  given ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distrest, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast ; 
'Tis  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven — 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous 

shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear — but  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye 

To  brighten  prospects  given ; 
And  views  the  tempests  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene — in  heaven. 

4  There     fragrant     flowers     immortal 

bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn — of  heaven  ! 

-7  41  (iS)  p.m 

There  is  a  land  beyond  the  stars, 
Glory  Land,  bright  Glory  Land  ! 

Beyond  the  sunset's  crimson  bars, 
Glory  Land,  bright  Glory  Land  ! 

A  land  of  peace  without  alloy ; 

Of  joy  beyond  all  earthly  joy ; 

And  naught  its  calm  can  e'er  destroy, 
Glory  Land,  bright  Glory  Land  ! 
2  The  city  of  our  God  is  there, 

Its  jasper  walls  with  beauty  fair, 

Its  gates  of  pearl  like  silver  gleam, 

Its  skies  with  fadeless  sunlight  beam, 


Heaven  Anticipated 

And   through   it   rolls   life's   crystal 
stream, 
Glory  Land,  bright  Glory  Land  ! 
3  We  lift  our  eyes  by  faith,  and  see 
Where  Christ  Himself  the  light  shall 
be,  [shall  sing ; 

There   songs   of  praise   glad   hearts 
The  radiant  air  with  music  ring; 
Each  voice  proclaim  our  Saviour  King, 
Glory  Land,  bright  Glory  Land  ! 


942  W) 


P.M. 


Oh,  think  of  the  Home  over  there, 
By  the  side  of  the  river  of  light,  .  .  . 

Where  the  saints,  all  immortal  and 

fair,  [white.  .  .  . 

Are   robed   in   their   garments   of 

Over  there,  .  .  .  over  there ;  .  .  . 
Oh,  think  of  the  Home  over  there  1  .  .  . 
Over  there,  .  .  .  over  there,  over  there ; 
Oh,  think  of  the  Home  over  there  ! 

2  Oh,  think  of  the  friends  over  there, 

Who  before  us  the  journey  have 

trod ;  .  .  .  [the  air, 

Of  the  songs  that  they  breathe  on 

In  their  home   in   the  palace   of 

God.  .  .  . 

Over  there,  .  .  .  over  there  ;  .  .  . 

Oh,  think  of  the  friends  over  ther  e!  .  .  . 

3  My  Saviour  is  now  over  there, 

There  my  kindred  and  friends  are  at 

rest;  .  .  .  [care, 

Then,    away   from   my   sorrow   and 

Let  me  fly  to  the  land  of  the  blest. . . . 

Over  there, . . .  over  there ;  . . . 
My  Saviour  is  now  over  there ! . . . 

4  I'll  soon  be  at  home  over  there, 

For  the  end  of  my  journey  I  see ; . . . 
Many  dear  to  my  heart  over  there 
Are  watching  and  waiting  for  me. 

Over  there,  .  .  .  over  there ;  .  .  . 
I'll  soon  be  at  home  over  there  I  .  . . 

943  OS) 

What  will  it  matter  by  and  by, 
What  will  it  matter  by  and  by, 
Whether  my  crosses  were  heavy  or 
light,  [or  bright, 

Whether  my  pathway  was  clouded 
When  I  shall  walk  with  the  ransomed 
in  white, 
Safe  in  that  beautiful  land  ? 
2      What  will  it  matter  by  and  by, 
Whether  my  trials  were  many  or  few, 
Whether  the  world  was  unfaithful  or 

true, 
When  my  Redeemer  in  glory  I  view, 
Safe  in  that  beautiful  land  ? 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME : 


3  What  will  it  matter  by  and  by, 
Whether  the  waters  were  bitter  or 

sweet, 
Murmuring  gently  or  sat  at  my  feet, 
When  the  departed  with  rapture  I 
Safe  in  that  beautiful  land  ?   [meet, 

4  What  will  it  matter  by  and  by, 
Whether  I   pass   with   the   morning 

away,  [day, 

Whether  at  noontide  or  closing  of 
When  in  the  valley  of  Eden  I  stray, 
Safe  in  that  beautiful  land  ? 


944  ( 


S.S.\ 
2777 


L.M. 


I've  reached  the  land  of  corn  and  wine, 
And  all  its  riches  freely  mine ;  [day, 
Here  shines  undimmed  one  blissful 
For  all  my  night  has  passed  away. 

0  Beulah  Land,  sweet  Beulah  Land, 
As  on  thy  highest  mount  I  stand, 

1  look  away  across  the  sea, 

Where_  mansions  are  prepared  for  me, 
And  view  the  shining  glory  shore  : 
My  heaven,  my  home  for  evermore  I 

2  My  Saviour  comes  and  walks  with  me, 
And  sweet  communion  here  have  we ; 
He  gently  leads  me  by  His  hand, 
For  this  is  heaven's  borderland. 

3  A  sweet  perfume  upon  the  breeze 
Is  borne  from  ever- vernal  trees ; 
And  flowers  that,  never  fading,  grow 
Where  streams  of  life  for  ever  flow. 

4  The  zephyrs  seem  to  float  to  me 
Sweet  sounds  of  heaven's  melody, 
As  angels  with  the  white-robed  throng 
Join  in  the  sweet  redemption  song. 


945  ( 


s.s.\ 

606/ 


8.7. 

When    the    mists    have    rolled    in 
splendour 

From  the  beauty  of  the  hills, 
And  the  sunlight  falls  in  gladness 

On  the  river  and  the  rills, 
We  recall  our  Father's  promise 

In  the  rainbow  of  the  spray : 
We  shall  know  each  other  better 

When  the  mists  have  rolled  away. 

We  shall  know  ...  as  we  are  known,  .  .  . 
Nevermore  ...  to  walk  alone,  .  .  . 
In  the  dawning  of  the  morning 
Of  that  bright  and  happy  day  : 
We  shall  know  each  other  better, 
When  the  mists  have  rolled  away  ! 

2  Oft  we  tread  the  path  before  us 
With  a  weary,  burdened  heart ; 
Oft  we  toil  amid  the  shadows, 
And  our  fields  are  far  apart : 


But  the  Saviour's  "Come,  ye  blessed  1" 

All  our  labour  will  repay, 
When  we  gather  in  the  morning 

Where  the  mists  have  rolled  away. 
3  We  shall  come  with  joy  and  gladness, 

We  shall  gather  round  the  throne : 
Face  to  face  with  those  that  love  us, 

We  shall  know  as  we  are  known : 
And  the  song  of  our  redemption 

Shall  resound  through  endless  day, 
When  the  shadows  have  departed, 

And  the  mists  have  rolled  away. 


946  OS 


F.M. 

My  Father  is  rich  in  houses  and  lands, 
He  holdeth  the  wealth  of  the  world  in 

His  hands  !  [gold, 

Of  rubies  and  diamonds,  of  silver  and 
His  coffers  are  full— He  has  riches 

untold. 
I'm  the  child  of  a  King  I  the  child  of  a  King  ! 
With  Jesus  my  Saviour,  I'm  the  child  of  a 
King! 

2  My  Father's  own  Son,  the  Saviour  of 

men,  [poorest  of  them ; 

Once  wandered  o'er  earth  as  the 
But  now  He  is  reigning  for  ever  on 

high,  [by  and  by. 

And  will  give  me  a  home  in  heaven 

3  I  once  was  an  outcast  stranger  on 

earth, 
A  sinner  by  choice,  an  alien  by  birth  ! 
But  I've  been  adopted,  my  name's 

written  down —  [crown  ! 

An  heir  to  a  mansion,  a  robe,  and  a 

4  A  tent  or  a  cottage,  why  should  I 

care  ?  [there  ! 

They're  building  a  palace  for  me  over 
Though  exiled  from  home,  yet  still  I 

may  sing :  [King  ! 

All  glory  to  God,  I'm  the  child  of  a 


947 


P.M. 

Only  "  a  little  while  "  sowing  and 
reaping,  [fog; 

Only  "  a  little  while  "  our  vigil  keep- 
Then  shall  we  gather  home,  no  more 
to  sever,  [for  ever  ! 

Clasped  in  eternal  love,  blest,  blest 
Blest,  blest  for  ever  I  no  more  to  sever : 
Clasped  in  eternal  love,  blest,  blest  for  ever ! 

2  Only  "  a  little  while  "  heart-break  and 
sorrow,  [less  the  morrow ; 

Dark  though  the  night  may  be,  cloud- 
Only  "  a  little  while,"  earth-ties  to 
sever,  [for  ever  ! 

Then  in  our  Fatherland,  blest,  blest 


3  Only  "  a  little  while  "  shadow  and 
sadness,  [ness ; 

Then  in  eternity,  sunshine  and  glad- 
Only  "  a  Uttle  while,"  then  o'er  the 
river,  [for  ever  ! 

Home,  rest,  and  victor-palm,  life,  joy, 


948  cm 


Speeding  away  o'er  the  river  of  time, 
Where   the   sweet   bells   of  eternity 

chime ; 
Speeding  away  to  the  Eden  above, 
Filled  with  the  fulness  of  rapture  and 

Beautiful  land,  .  .  beautiful  land,     [love. 
In  thy  green  pastures  the  weary  shall  rest : 

Beautiful  land,  .  .  beautiful  land, 
Home  of  the  glorified,  home  of  the  blest. 

2  Speeding  away  to  the  valley  of  song, 
Speeding  away  to  a  glorified  throng ; 
Sweeping  the  chords  of  their  harps 

while  they  sing, 
Glory  to  Jesus  our  Saviour  and  King. 

3  Speeding  away  to  be  severed  no  more, 
Speeding  away  to  the  evergreen  shore ; 
There   in   the   garments   of  beauty 

arrayed,  [fade. 

Flowers  are  blooming  that  never  shall 

4  Speeding  away,  we  are  speeding  away, 
On  to  the  region  of  infinite  day ; 
Only  a  veil  to  be  lifted,  and  then, 
Oh,  what  a  meeting  with  dear  ones 

again  ! 


949 


PJZ. 

When  all  my  labours  and  trials  are 

o'er,  [shore, 

And   I   am   safe   on   that   beautiful 

Just  to  be  near  the  dear  Lord  I  adore, 

Will  through  the  ages  be  glory  for  me. 

Oh,  that  will  be  .  .  glory  for  me, . . 
Glory  for  me,  .  .  glory  for  me, . . 
When  by  His  grace  I  shall  look  on  His  face, 
That  will  be  glory,  be  glory  for  me  ! 

2  When  by  the  gift  of  His  infinite  grace 
I  am  accorded  in  heaven  a  place,  [face, 
Just  to  be  there,  and  to  look  on  His 
Will  through  the  ages  be  glory  for  me. 

3  Friends  will  be  there  I  have  loved 

long  ago ; 
Joy  like  a  river  around  me  will  flow ; 
Yet,  just  a  smile  from  my  Saviour,  I 

know, 
Will  through  the  ages  be  glory  for  me. 

\J5\J  (m)  p.m. 

There  is  a  calm,  beyond  life's  fitful 
fever, 
A  deep  repose,  an  everlasting  rest; 


Heaven  Anticipated 

Where  white-robed  angels  welcome 

the  believer 

Among  the  blest,  among  the  blest. 

There  is  a  Home,  where  all  the  soul's 

deep  yearnings  [fulfilled; 

And  silent  prayers  shall  be  at  last 

Where  strife  and  sorrow,  murmurings 

and  heart-burnings,  [stilled. 

At    last   are   stilled,    at   last   are 

2  There  is  a  Hope,  to  which  the  Chris- 

tian, clinging,  [wave ; 

Is  lifted  high  above  life's  surging 

Finds   life    in   death,    and   fadeless 

flowers  springing       [dark  grave. 

From   the   dark   grave,   from   the 

There  is  a  Crown,  prepared  for  those 

who  love  Him ;  [shine. 

The  Christian  sees  it  in  the  distance 

Like  a  bright  beacon  glittering  above 

him  [whispers,  "  Mine  ! " 

And     whispers,     "  Mine !  *'     and 

3  There  is  a  spotless  Robe  of  Christ'.? 

own  weaving :   [sin-stained  soul  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  wrap  it  round  thy 

Poor  wandering  child,  upon  thy  past 

life  grieving,  [makes  thee  whole  ! 

Christ  makes  thee  whole  1    Christ 

There  is  a  Home,  a  Harp,  a  Crown  in 

heaven —  [refuse  ! 

O  God  !   that  any  should  Thy  gift 

The  awful  choice  of  life  and  death  is 

given —  [wilt  thou  choose  ? 

Which  wilt  thou  choose?    which 

-'OX  (7*28/  n.10.11.10. 

Still,  still  with  Thee,  when  purple 

morning  breaketh, 

When  the  bird  waketh,  and  the 

shadows  flee ;  [daylight, 

Fairer  than  morning,  lovelier  than 

Dawns  the  sweet  consciousness,  I 

am  with  Thee. 

2  Alone  with  Thee,  amid  the  mystic 

shadows,  [born ; 

The  solemn  hush  of  nature  newly 
Alone  with  Thee  in  breathless  adora- 
tion, [the  morn. 

In  the  calm  dew  and  freshness  of 

3  As  in  the  dawning,  o'er  the  waveless 

ocean,  [rest ; 

The  image  of  the  morning-star  doth 

So,  in  this  stillness  Thou  beholdest 

only  [breast. 

Thine  image  in  the  waters  of  my 

4  Still,  still  with  Thee  !  as  to  each  new- 

born morning  [is  given ; 

A  fresh  and  solemn  splendour  still 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME : 

So  does  this   blessed  consciousness 

awaking  [Thee  and  heaven. 

Breathe  each   day   nearness   unto 

5  When  sinks  the  soul,  subdued  by  toil, 

to  slumber,  [prayer; 

Its  closing  eye  looks  up  to  Thee  in 

Sweet  the  repose  beneath  Thy  wings 

o'er-shading,  [Thee  there. 

But  sweeter  still,  to  wake  and  find 

6  So  shall  it  be  at  last,  in  that  bright 

morning  [shadows  flee ; 

When  the  soul  waketh,  and  life's 

Oh,  in  that  hour,  fairer  than  daylight 

dawning,  [am  with  Thee  ! 

Shall  rise  the  glorious  thought— I 


952 


CM. 


A  little  while,  and  we  shall  be 
Where  sin  shall  never  dwell ; 

A  little  while,  and  we  shall  live 
Where  songs  of  triumph  swell. 

A  little  while,  .  .  and  we  shall  see  . . 

Our  Sa  -  -  viour  face  to  face,  .  . 
And  we  shall  sing  .  .  through  endless  years  .  . 

l  he  won  -  -  ders  of  His  grace.  .  . 

2  A  little  while,  and  we  shall  stand 

Amid  the  blood- washed  throng ; 
A  little  while,  and  we  shall  sing 
The  everlasting  song. 

3  A  little  while,  and  we  shall  meet 

The  loved  ones  gone  before ; 
And  we  shall  clasp  their  hands  again 
On  yonder  radiant  shore. 

4  A  little  while,  and  we  shall  hear 

The  Saviour's  whisper,  "  Come  !  " 
And  we  shall  ever  dwell  with  Him 
In  our  eternal  home. 


953 


/cc\ 
V3o; 


8.8.8.6. 

Some  day,  but  when  I  cannot  tell, 

To  toil  and  tears  I'll  bid  farewell ; 

For  I  shall  with  the  angels  dwell, 

Some  day,  some  blessed  day. 

Some  day,  .  .  .  some  day, .  .  . 

I'll  be  at  home  with  Christ  to  stay, 

Some  day,  some  blessed  day. 

2  Some  day  within  the  gates  so  fair, 
A  golden  harp  my  hands  shall  bear; 
And   glistening  robes   of  white  I'll 

Some  day,  some  blessed  day.  [wear, 

3  Some  day  I'll  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
And,  welcomed  to  His  blest  embrace, 
Shall  with  His  people  find  a  place, 

Some  day,  some  blessed  day. 

4  Some  day,  some  blessed  day,  I  know 
I'll  find  the  loved  of  long  ago, 

And  learn  how  much  to  Christ  I  owe, 
Some  day,  some  blessed  day. 


954 


/'CCA 

UesJ 


Beyond  the  stars  that  brightly  gleam 
Beyond   life's   short   and   shadowed 

stream, 
There  is  a  land  of  fadeless  bloom, 
And  flowers  of  rich  and  rare  perfume : 
Perfect  peace  we  there  shall  know, 
Like  the  river's  endless  flow. 

Beyond  the  stars  .  .  sweet  peace  we'll  know,. 

Calm  as  the  crys  -  -  tal  river's  flow  :  .  . 

Where  rolls  the  sea  .  .  of  perfect  love,  . . 

Beyond  the  stars  .  .  that  gleam  above. 

2  Beyond  the  stars  no  storm  will  beat, 
No  thorns  will  pierce  our  weary  feet, 
No  sad  good-byes  we  e'er  shall  say, 
And  see  fond  faces  glide  away : 
Forms  that  here  we  seek  in  vain, 
There  we'll  clasp  their  hands  again. 

3  Beyond  the  stars  no  toils  or  tears, 
No  sombre  skies  or  gloomy  fears ; 
For  He  who  trod  life's  weary  way 
Shall  wipe  all  sorrow's  tears  away : 
Endless  joys  shall  then  be  mine, 
When  I  see  His  face  divine. 

955 

O'er  the  cold  and  chilly  blast, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 
We  shall  gather  home  at  last, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 
Far  beyond  the  stormy  gale, 
Anchored  safe  within  the  vail, 
We  shall  furl  our  shattered  sail, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 

2  We  shall  see  our  Saviour's  face 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 
We  shall  sing  redeeming  grace, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 
Where  the  rose  and  lily  grow, 
Where  our  tears  shall  cease  to  flow, 
Oh,  the  joy  that  we  shall  know 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 

3  In  the  golden  fields  above, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 
We  shall  meet  the  friends  we  love, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 
On  that  pure  and  fragrant  shore 
All  our  trials  will  be  o'er, 
We  shall  say  farewell  no  more 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ! 


P.M. 


956 


/cc\ 


7.6. 

After  the  mist  and  shadow,  after  the 
dreary  night,      [the  morning  light ; 

After  the  sleepless  watching,  cometh 

Beautiful,  soft,  and  tender,  leading 
the  soul  along,  [song. 

Over  the  silent  river,  into  the  land  of 


1  After  the  thorny  pathway,  after  the 

storms  we  meet,  [communion  sweet ; 
After  the  heart's  deep  longing,  joy  and 
After  the  weary  conflict,  rest  in  the 

Saviour's  love,  [above. 

Over  the  silent  river,  safe  in  the  home 

3  After  the  cares  and  trials,  after  the 

toils  and  tears,  [endless  years ; 

After  the  time  of  sowing,  reaping  thro' 
After  the  pilgrim  journey,  rapture  that 

ne'er  shall  cease,  [of  peace. 

Over  the  silent  river,  rest  in  the  land 


957 


Cif) 


c.a. 


Beyond  the  light  of  setting  suns, 

Beyond  the  clouded  sky, 
Beyond    where    starlight    fades    in 

I  have  a  home  on  high.       [night — 

A  mansion  there,  .  .  .  not  made  with  hands, .  . . 

A  place  .  .  prepared  for  me ;  .  .  . 
And  while  God  lives,  and  angels  sing,  .  . . 

That  home  .  .  my  home  shall  be.  .  .  . 

2  Beyond  all  pain,  beyond  all  care, 

Beyond  life's  mystery,       [change — 
Beyond    the    range    of    time    and 
My  home's  reserved  for  me. 

3  Beyond  where  death's  dark  billows 

Beyond  these  scenes  of  night,   [roll, 
I  look,  while  gladness  fills  my  soul, 
To  yonder  home  of  light. 

4  My  sins  and  sorrows,  strifes  and  fears, 

I  bid  them  all  farewell, 
High  up  amid  the  eternal  years, 
With  Christ,  my  Lord,  to  dwell. 


7.6. 

Sometimes  I  hear  strange  music, 

Like  none  e'er  heard  before, 
Come  floating  softly  earthward 

As  through  heaven's  open  door : 
It  seems  like  angel  voices, 

In  strains  of  joy  and  love, 
That  swell  the  mighty  chorus 

Around  the  throne  above. 

O  sweet,  unearthly  music, 

Heard  from  a  land  afar — 
The  song  of  Heaven  and  Homeland, 

Through  doors  God  leaves  ajar ! 

2  Now  soft,  and  low,  and  restful, 

It  floods  my  soul  with  peace, 
As  if  God's  benediction 

Bade  all  earth's  troubles  cease. 
Then  grander  than  the  voices 

Of  wind,  and  wave,  and  sea — 
It  fills  the  dome  of  heaven 

With  glorious  harmony. 

3  This  music  haunts  me  ever, 

Like  something  heard  in  dreams — 
8 


Heaven  Anticipated 

It  seems  to  catch  the  cadence 
Of  heavenly  winds  and  streams. 

My  heart  is  filled  with  rapture, 
To  think,  some  day  to  come, 

I'll  sing  it  with  the  angels — 
The  song  of  heaven  and  home. 

3/59  (143)  p.m. 

Only  a  look  from  my  Saviour, 

Only  a  clasp  of  His  hand, 
Only  to  watch  for  His  coming, 

Only  to  wait  His  command ; 
Only  to  follow  Him  ever, 

Aiding  the  poor  and  opprest— 
Then,  when  the  labour  is  ended, 

Shall  come  quiet  rest. 

2  Only  a  look  from  my  Saviour, 

When  I  am  laden  with  care, 
Only  a  message  of  mercy, 

Whispered  in  answer  to  prayer. 
Only  to  gather  the  weary 

Into  the  fold  of  the  blest — 
Then,  when  the  labour  is  ended, 

Shall  come  quiet  rest. 

3  Only  a  look  from  my  Saviour, 

Only  to  trust  in  His  love, 
While  He  is  drawing  me  nearer 

Home  to  His  kingdom  above ; 
Only  to  work  for  His  glory, 

Faithfully  doing  my  best, 
Then,  when  the  labour  is  ended, 

Shall  come  quiet  rest. 

960  Oft) 

Sitting  by  the  gateway  of  a  palace  fair, 
Once  a  child  of  God  was  left  to  die ; 

By  the  world  neglected,  wealth  would 

nothing  share :  [high. 

See  the  change  awaiting  there  on 

Carried  by  the  angels  to  the  land  of  rest, 
Music  sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies ; 

Welcomed  by  the  Saviour  to  the  heavenly 
feast, 
Gathered  with  the  loved  in  Paradise. 

2  What  shall  be  the  ending  of  this  life 

of  care  ? 
Oft  the  question  cometh  to  us  all ; 
Here   upon   the   pathway   hard   the 

burdens  bear,  [fall. 

And  the  burning  tears  of  sorrow 

3  Follower  of  Jesus,  scanty  though  thy 

store,  [on  high ; 

Treasures,  precious  treasures,  wait 

Count  the  trials  joyful,  soon  they'll 

all  be  o'er :  [and  by  ! 

Oh,    the   change   that's   coming   by 

4  Upward  then,  and  onward  ! — onward 

for  the  Lord! 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME: 


Time  and  talent  all  in  His  employ ; 

Small  may  seem  the  service — sure  the 

great  reward:  [of  joy  ! 

Here  the  cross — but  there  the  crown 


F.M. 

With  friends  on  earth  we  meet  in 
gladness, 
While  swift  the  moments  fly, 
Yet  ever  comes  the  thought  of  sadness, 
That  we  must  say  "  Good-bye." 
We'll  never  say  "  Good-bye  "  in  heaven. 

We'll  never  say  "  Good-bye  " ;  .  . 
In  that  fair  land  of  joy  and  song, 
We'll  never  say  "  Good-bye." 

How  joyful  is  the  hope  that  lingers, 

When  loved  ones  cross  death's  sea, 
That  we,  when  all  earth's  toils  are 

With  them  shall  ever  be.  [ended, 
No  parting  v/ords  shall  e'er  be  spoken 

In  yonder  home  so  fair ;  [ness. 

But  songs  of  joy,  and  peace,  and  glad- 

We'll  sing  for  ever  there. 


962 


\25»;  8.7. 

Will  you  meet  me  at  the  fountain, 
When  I  reach  the  glory-land  ? 

Will  you  meet  me  at  the  fountain  ? 
Shall  I  clasp  your  friendly  hand  ? 

Other  friends  will  give  me  welcome, 
Other  loving  voices  cheer : 

There'll  be  music  at  the  fountain- 
Will  you,  will  you  meet  me  there  ? 

Yes,  I'll  meet  you  at  the  fountain, 
At  the  fountain  bright  and  fair,  .  .  . 

Oh,  I'll  meet  you  at  the  fountain, 
Yes,  I'll  meet  you,  meet  you  there. 

Will  you  meet  me  at  the  fountain  ? 

For  I'm  sure  that  I  shall  know 
Kindred  souls  and  sweet  communion, 

More  than  I  have  known  below; 
And  the  chorus  will  be  sweeter, 

When  it  bursts  upon  my  ear, 
And  my  heaven  seem  completer, 

If  your  happy  voice  I  hear. 
Will  you  meet  me  at  the  fountain  ? 

I  shall  long  to  have  you  near, 
When  I  meet  my  loving  Saviour, 

When  His  welcome  words  I  hear. 
He  will  meet  me  at  the  fountain, 

His  embraces  I  shall  share : 
There'll  be  glory  at  the  fountain — 

Will  you,  will  you  meet  me  there  ? 


963 


S.M. 


There  may  be  stormy  days, 
There  may  be  hours  of  care : 
I'll  welcome  all — they  beckon  me 
Where  God  and  the  angels  are. 


Where  God  and  the  angels  are,  .  . 

In  yon  bright  world  afar ;  .  . 
Oh,  blessed  hour  when  I  shall  dwell 

Where  God  and  the  angels  are ! 

2  The  Lord  is  all  my  strength 
And  ever-guiding  Star, 

To  lead  me  safely  to  that  land 
Where  God  and  the  angels  are. 

3  My  mansion  is  secure 
In  yonder  realms  afar : 

My  crown  is  there,  laid  up  for  me, 
Where  God  and  the  angels  are. 

4  My  bark  is  homeward  bound ; 
I  soon  shall  cross  the  bar, 

And  safely  anchor,  home  at  last, 
Where  God  and  the  angels  are. 

964  (V) 

There's  a  land  that  is  fairer  than  day, 

And  by  faith  we  can  see  it  afar, 
For  the  Father  waits  over  the  way, 
To  prepare  us  a  dwelling-place  there. 

In  the  sweet  .  .  .  by-and-by,  .  .  . 
We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore  j  .  .  . 

In  the  sweet  .  .  .  by-and-by,  .  .  . 
We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore. 

2  We  shall  sing  on  that  beautiful  shore 
The  melodious  songs  of  the  blest ; 
And  our  spirits  shall  sorrow  no  more — 
Not  a  sigh  for  the  blessing  of  rest. 

3  To  our  bountiful  Father  above 
We  will  offer  the  tribute  of  praise, 
For  the  glorious  gift  of  His  love, 
And  the  blessings  that  hallow  our  days. 


965 


F.JE. 

When  our  ships  have  crossed  the  ocean, 

and  been  all  around  the  world, 
When  they  safely  gain  the  haven,  and 

their  sails  again  are  furled ; 
We  rejoice  to  see  them  enter,  and  to 

know  the  anchor's  cast, 
Raising  joyful  shouts  of  welcome,  for 

our  ships  are  home  at  last. 

Oh  what  singing,  oh  what  shouting,  when  our 

ships  come  sailing  home  ! 
They  have  stood  the  mighty  tempests,  they 

have  crossed  the  ocean's  fo«*m ; 
They  have  passed  o'er  stormy  billows,  but 

they  now  have  gained  the  shore  : 
The  anchor's  cast,  they're  home  at  last,  the 

voyage  is  safely  o'er. 

But  if  there  is  such  rejoicing  to  see 

vessels  here  get  home, 
When  we  know  that  in  a  little  while 

these  ships  again  will  roam — 
Oh,  what  must  it  be  in  heaven  when 

a  soul  comes  sailing  in, 
To  go  out  no  more  for  ever  sailing  on 

the  sea  of  sin  ? 


3  Oh,  methinks  I  hear  the  angels  shout, 

"  Here  comes  an  earthly  bark, 
She  has  found  her  way  to  heaven,  tho' 

the  way  was  rough  and  dark : 
But  she  had  a  star  to  guide  her  called 

the  Bright  and  Morning  Star, 
It  has  guided  millions  over  from  that 

distant  land  afar." 

4  So  with  Jesus  as  our  Captain  we  ex- 

pect to  gain  that  shore ; 
We  expect  to  cast  our  anchor  there, 

and  stay  for  evermore ; 
And  we  know  the  angels  will  be  there 

to  greet  us  when  we  come, 
They  will  join  in  songs  of  rapture, 

44  Welcome  home,  oh,  welcome 

home  !  " 


P.M. 


966  Oft) 

We  shall  stand  before  the  King, 
With  the  angels  we  shall  sing, 

By  and  by,  .  .  .  by  and  by  !  .  .  . 
Walk  the  bright,  the  golden  shore, 
Praising  Him  for  evermore, 

By  and  by,  .  .  .  by  and  by  !  .  .  . 

We  shall  stand  .  .  .  before  the  King,  .  .  . 

With  the  angels  we  shall  sing  : 

Glory,  glory  to  our  King  1 

Hallelu jah  1  hallelu  -  -  jah  ! 

We  shall  stand  .  .  .  before  the  King. 

2  Ring,  ye  bells  of  heaven,  ring  ! 
We  shall  stand  before  the  King, 

By  and  by,  .  .  .  by  and  by  !  .  .  . 
There  our  sorrows  will  be  o'er ; 
There  His  name  we  will  adore, 

By  and  by,  .  .  .  by  and  by  !  .  .  . 

3  Wake,  my  soul  !  thy  tribute  bring ; 
Thou  shalt  stand  before  the  King, 

By  and  by,  .  .  .  by  and  by  !  .  .  . 
Lay  thy  trophies  at  His  feet ; 
In  His  likeness  stand  complete, 

By  and  by,  .  .  .  by  and  by  !  .  .  . 

sKy  J  (m)  p.m. 

When  my  life-work  is  ended,  and  I 
cross  the  swelling  tide, 
When    the    bright    and    glorious 
morning  I  shall  see ; 
I  shall  know  my  Redeemer  when  I 
reach  the  other  side, 
And  His  smile  will  be  the  first  to 
welcome  me. 
I  shall  know  .  .  .  Him,  I  shall  know  Him, 

When  redeemed  by  His  side  I  shall  stand ; 
I  shall  know  .  .  .  Him,  I  shall  know  Him 
By  the  print  of  the  nails  in  His  hand. 

2  Oh,  the  soul-thrilling  rapture  when  I 

view  His  blessed  face,     [ing  eye ; 

And  the  lustre  of  His  kindly  beam- 


Heaven  Anticipated 

How  my  full  heart  will  praise  Him 
for  the  mercy,  love,  and  grace, 
That  prepare  for  me  a  mansion  in 
the  sky. 

3  Oh,  the  dear  ones  in  glory,  how  they 

beckon  me  to  come,  [recall ; 

And   our  parting  at   the  river  I 

To  the  sweet  vales  of  Eden  they  will 

sing  my  welcome  home :    [of  all. 

But  I  long  to  meet  my  Saviour  first 

4  Through  the  gates  of  the  city,  in  a 

robe  of  spotless  white,  [ever  fall ; 

He  will  lead  me  where  no  tears  will 

In   the   glad   song   of  ages   I   shall 

mingle  with  delight :  [of  all. 

But  I  long  to  meet  my  Saviour  first 


968  c 


S.S\ 

246/ 


8.7. 


By  and  by  we  shall  know  Jesus, 

By  and  by,  oh,  by  and  by ; 
Even  now  He  looks  and  sees  us, 

Journeying  toward  His  Home  on 
And  He  smiles  upon  us,  saying,  [high, 

44  By  and  by,  oh,  by  and  by, 
Cares  and  trials  you'll  be  laying 

With  your  earthly  garments  by.*' 

Oh,  "  By  and  by,"  we  sing  it  softly, 
Thinking  not  of  earthly  care, 

But  the  "  by  and  by  "  of  heaven 
Waiting  for  us  over  there. 

2  By  and  by  we  shall  be  standing, 

By  and  by,  oh,  by  and  by, 
At  fair  heaven's  shining  landing, 

While  the  river  murmurs  by ; 
And  our  friends  will  round  us  gather, 

By  and  by,  oh,  by  and  by, 
Saying,  44  Welcome,  for  the  Father 

Loves  to  have  His  children  nigh." 

3  44  By  and  by  !  "  we  say  it  gently, 

Looking  on  our  peaceful  dead, 
And  we  do  not  think  of  earth-life, 

But  of  heaven's  sweet  life  instead. 
By  and  by  we  all  shall  gather, 

By  and  by,  oh,  by  and  by, 
In  the  love  of  God  our  Father, 

That  shall  know  no  44  by  and  by." 

969  Oft) 

'Tis  a  goodly  pleasant  land  that  we 

pilgrims  journey  through, 
And  our  Father's  constant  blessings 

fall  around  us  like  the  dew ; 
But  its  sunshine  and  its  beauty  to  our 

hearts  no  joy  can  bring, 
Like  the  splendours  that  await  us  in 

the  palace  of  the  King 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


Oh,  the  palace  of  the  King  !  royal  palace  of 
the  King  !  [somed  ones  will  bring  ; 

Where  our  Father  in  His  mercy  all  the  ran- 

Where  our  sorrows  and  our  trials  like  a  dream 
will  pass  away,      [realms  of  endless  day. 

And  our  souls  shall  dwell  for  ever  in  the 

2  Our  Redeemer  is  the  King;    what  a 

sacrifice  He  made, 
When  He  purchased  our  redemption, 

and  His  blood  the  ransom  paid  ! 
In  His  cross  shall  be  our  glory;    to 

that  blessed  cross  we'll  cling, 
Till  we  reach  the  gates  that  open  to 

the  palace  of  the  King. 

3  In   this   goodly   pleasant   land   only 

strangers  now  are  we, 
For  we  seek  a  better  country,  and  'tis 

there  we  long  to  be ; 
Yes,  we  long  to  swell  the  anthem  that 

for  evermore  shall  ring, 
From  the  pure  in  heart  made  perfect, 

in  the  palace  of  the  King. 

4  We  shall  see  Him  by  and  by;  Halle- 

lujah to  His  name  ! 
Through  the  blood  of  His  atonement 

life  eternal  we  may  claim ; 
We  shall  cast  our  crowns  before  Him, 

and  our  songs  of  victory  sing, 
When  we  enter  in  triumphant  to  the 

palace  of  the  King. 


970 


P.M. 

No  longer  we'll  wander  in  darkness 

and  night, 

When  the  beautiful  gates  unfold ; 

We'll  walk  in  that  city  where  God  is 

the  light, 

When  the  beautiful  gates  unfold. 

When  the  beautiful  gates  unfold,  .  . 
When  the  beautiful  gates  unfold  ;  .  .     [see, 
There  happy  we'll  be,  for  the  Lord  we  shall 
When  the  beautiful  gates  unfold. 

2  My    loved    ones    will    wait    at    the 

harbour  for  me,  [I'll  be  free, 

To  welcome  me  home,  where  from  sin 

3  No  sickness,  no  sorrow,  no  pain  as 

before,  [friends  as  of  yore, 

With  joy  we'll   commune  with   our 

4  A  rapture  unspeakable  then  shall  be 

mine,  [divine, 

As  there  I  behold  Him  so  pure  and 

5  A  halo  of  glory  will  shadow  us  o'er, 
With  joy  we  will  sing  on  that  far- 
away shore, 

6  The  burden  of  life  will  no  longer  annoy, 
With  Christ  we  will  live  in  perpetual 

joy. 


971 


/CCA 


P.M. 

Far,    far    beyond    the    storms    that 
Dark  o'er  our  way,  [gather 

There  shines  the  light  of  joy  eternal 
Bright  in  the  realms  of  day. 

There  shall  sorrow,  pain,  and  parting, 

Grieve  our  hearts  no  more  ; 
Soon,  soon  we'll  meet  beyond  the  river. 

Safe  on  the  Home-land  shore. 

Far,  far  beyond  the  rolling  billows 

Faith  spreads  her  wings ; 
Love  tells  us  of  the  golden  City, 

Hope  of  its  glory  sings. 
Far,  far  beyond  the  vale  and  shadow 

Loved  ones  have  passed ; 
We'll    meet    them    in    the    "  many 
mansions," 

All  gathered  home  at  last. 
O  blessed  morn  of  joy  unbounded  ! 

O  glorious  day  ! 
There  every  tear  of  grief  and  anguish 

Jesus  shall  wipe  away. 


972  ff ) 


CM 


There  is  a  land  that  lies  afar 
Where  grief  is  all  unknown ; 

A  land  wherein  the  angels  sing 
Around  the  heavenly  throne. 

Oh,  'twill  be  sweet  when  we  shall  meet 

Upon  that  distant  shore, 
Whereon  the  glorious  sun  ne'er  sets, 

But  shines  for  evermore, 

But  shines  for  evermore. 

2  We  are  but  pilgrims  on  the  earth, 

And  brief  our  sojourn  here ; 
But  well  we  know  beyond  this  vale 
There  is  a  brighter  sphere. 

3  There  is  a  realm  of  boundless  love, 

A  goal  for  hearts  distrest, 
Where  all  may  find  for  endless  years 
A  home  among  the  blest. 


973 


/s.s.\ 

Ul4/ 


CM. 


On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wistful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 
We  will  rest  in  the  fair  and  happy  land,  .  .  . 

Just  across  on  the  evergreen  shore,  .  .  . 
Sing  the  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb,  by  and 
And  dwell  with  Jesus  evermore.  [by, 

2  O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day ; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

3  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place. 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 


When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 

And  in  His  bosom  rest  ? 
Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay :     [roll, 
Though  Jordan's  waves   around  me 

Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 


974 


a) 


CM. 

Oh,  blessed  home  where  those  who 
Shall  never  say  good-bye ;       [meet 

Where  kindred  souls  each  other  greet, 
And  never  say  good-bye. 

We'll  never  say  good-bye  ;  .  . 

We'll  never  say  good-bye ;  .  . 
In  that  fair  land  beyond  the  sky, 

We'll  never  say  good-bye. 

Beyond  this  vale  of  toil  and  care 

We'll  never  say  good-bye ; 
We  part  in  tears  on  earth,  but  there — 

We'll  never  say  good-bye. 
When    safe    among    the    ransomed 

We'll  never  say  good-bye ;  [throng, 
Where  life  is  one  eternal  song, 

We'll  never  say  good-bye. 

On  yonder  fair  and  peaceful  shore, 
We'll  never  say  good-bye ; 

But  dwell  with  Christ  for  evermore, 
And  never  say  good-bye. 


975 


/S.S.\ 
\178J 


7.6.5. 


The  sands  of  time  are  sinking, 

The  dawn  of  heaven  breaks, 
The  summer  morn  I've  sighed  for — 

The  fair,  sweet  morn  awakes. 
Dark,  dark  hath  been  the  midnight, 

But  dayspring  is  at  hand, 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 

In  Immanuel's  land. 

Oh,  Christ  He  is  the  fountain, 

The  deep,  sweet  well  of  love  ! 
The  streams  on  earth  I've  tasted, 

More  deep  I'll  drink  above : 
There,  to  an  ocean  fulness, 

His  mercy  doth  expand ; 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 

In  Immanuel's  land. 
The  bride  eyes  not  her  garment, 

But  her  dear  bridegroom's  face ; 
I  will  not  gaze  at  glory, 

But  on  my  King  of  grace, — 
Not  at  the  crown  He  giveth, 

But  on  His  pierced  hand. 
The  Lamb  is  all  the  glory 

Of  Immanuel's  land. 

With  mercy  and  with  judgment 
My  web  of  time  He  wove, 


Heaven  Anticipated 

And  aye  the  dews  of  sorrow 

Were  lustred  by  His  love. 
I'll  bless  the  hand  that  guided, 

I'll  bless  the  heart  that  planned, 
When  throned  where  glory  dwelleth, 

In  Immanuel's  land. 

976 

My  heart's  in  the  Home-land,  far,  far 

o'er  the  tide,  [ever  abide ; 

Where  those  who  are  faithful  shall 

My  heart's  in  the  Home-land,  that 

region  so  fair,      [come  me  there. 

Where  loved  ones  are  waiting  to  wel- 

My  heart's  ...  in  the  Home-land, 

That  region,  that  region  so  fair ;  .  .  . 
My  heart's  ...  in  the  Home-land,  .  .  . 
My  Saviour,  my  Saviour  is  there.  .  . 

2  My  heart's  in  the  Home-land,  and 

why  should  I  fear  ?  [hear, 

When  labour  is  ended,  a  voice  I  shall 
That  calls  to  a  mansion  where  love 

never  dies,  [skies. 

To  yonder  fair  region  beyond  the  blue 

3  My   heart's   in   the   Home-land,   its 

valleys  and  hills,  [being  thrills ; 
Its  sunshine  with  gladness  my  whole 
I  know  some  glad  morning  my  spirit 

will  soar  [evermore. 

Away  to  the  Home-land,   and  rest 


977 


10s. 

The  weary  hours  like  shadows  come 

and  go,  [prayer, 

As  still  I  strive,  by  earnest  faith  and 
To  do  each  day  the  duties  that  I  know, 
And  bear  the  cross  my  Saviour  bids 

me  bear. 
But  are  there  many  weary  miles  to 

tread  [sight  ? 

Before  the  promised  home  appears  in 
And  are  there  sad  and  bitter  tears  to 

shed  [light  ? 

Ere  we  shall  meet  in  realms  of  endless 
Some  little  joy  I  have  in  doing  still 
The  humble  work  He  bids  me  do  for 

Him;  [fill 

A  tender  gladness  when  'tis  mine  to 
Again  some  empty  chalice  to  the  brim. 
And  thus  the  days  are  slowly  passing 

here,  [glory  blest; 

With  distant  gleams  of  hope  and 
But  is  the  hallowed  moment  drawing 

near  [rest  ? 

When  we  shall  meet  again  in  endless 
Ah,  yes,  when  that  great  light  which 

men  call  Death      [last  the  strife, 
Strikes  through  the  gloom  and  stills  at 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


Then  comes  a  hush,  a  sigh,  a  fleeting 

breath,  [life. 

And  we  shall  meet  again  in  endless 

Z7JO    (134)  L.M. 

Some  day  the  silver  cord  will  break, 
And  I  no  more  as  now  shall  sing ; 
But  oh,  the  joy  when  I  shall  wake 
Within  the  palace  of  the  King  ! 

And  I  shall  see  .  .  Him  face  to  face,  .  . 
And  tell  the  story — Saved  by  grace  j 
And  I  shall  see  .  .  Him  face  to  face,  .  . 
And  tell  the  story — Saved  by  grace. 

2  Some  day  my  earthly  house  will  fall, 
I  cannot  tell  how  soon  'twill  be ; 
But  this  I  know — my  All  in  All 
Has  now  a  place  in  heaven  for  me. 

3  Some  day,  when  fades  the  golden  sun 
Beneath  the  rosy-tinted  west, 

My  blessed  Lord  shall  say,  "  Well 
And  I  shall  enter  into  rest,     [done  !  " 

4  Some  day;    till  then  I'll  watch  and 

wait —  [bright — 

My  lamp  all  trimmed  and  burning 
That  when  my  Saviour  opes  the  gate, 
My  soul  to  Him  may  take  its  flight. 

979 

Oh,  the  music  rolling  onward, 

Thro'  the  boundless  regions  bright, 
Where  the  King  in  all  His  beauty 

Is  the  glory  and  the  light  ! 
Where  the  sunshine  of  His  presence 

Every  wave  of  sorrow  stills, 
And  the  bells  of  joy  are  ringing 

On  the  everlasting  hills. 

2  Oh,  the  music  rolling  onward 

Like  a  mighty  ocean  tide — 
Oft  I  seem  to  hear  its  echoes, 

While  to  earth  they  softly  glide  ! 
And  there  comes  to  me  a  vision, 

That  my  soul  with  rapture  thrills, 
For  I  stand  by  faith  uplifted 

On  the  everlasting  hills. 

3  When  I  wake  amid  the  splendour 

That  I  see  but  dimly  now, 
And  behold  the  crown  of  jewels 

That  adorns  my  Saviour's  brow, 
Where  eternal  spring  abideth. 

And  the  sky  no  darkness  fills — 
How  my  grateful  heart  shall  praise 

On  the  everlasting  hills.  [Him 

980  (°i) 

I  know  not  the  hour  when  my  Lord 

will  come  [home ; 

To  take  me  away  to  His  own  dear 


But  I  know  that  His  presence  will 
lighten  the  gloom, 

And  that  will  be  glory  for  me. 
And  that  will  be  glory  for  me  ;  .  .  . 

Oh,  that  will  be  glory  for  me  ;  [gloom, 

But  I  know  that  His  presence  will  lighten  the 

And  that  will  be  glory  for  me. 

2  I  know  not  the  song  that  the  angels 

sing,  [glad  ring ; 

I  know  not  the  sound  of  the  harps' 
But  I  know  there'll  be  mention  of 

Jesus  our  King, 
And  that  will  be  music  for  me. 
And  that  will  be  music  for  me,  etc. 

3  I  know  not  the  form  of  my  mansion 

fair,  [bear ; 

I  know  not  the  name  that  I  then  shall 
But  I   know   that   my   Saviour   will 

welcome  me  there, 
And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me. 

And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me,  etc. 


981 


L.M 

There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen, 
In  visions  of  enraptured  thought, 
So    bright    that    all    which    spreads 

between 
Is  with  its  radiant  glories  fraught. 

O  land  of  love,  ...  of  joy  and  light,  .  .  . 
Thy  glories  gild  .  .  .  earth's  darkest  night ; . 
Thy  tranquil  shore  ...  we  too  shall  see,  .. 
When  day  shall  break  .  .  .  and  shadows  flee. 

2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 
There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  no  stain ; 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  no 

more, 
And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 

3  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  skies, 
With  varying  hues  of  shade  and  light ; 
It  hath  no  need  of  suns,  to  rise 

To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 
Across  the  calm,  serene  abode : 

The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 


982 


P.M 


I  am  far  frae  my  hame, 

An'  I'm  weary  aftenwhiles, 
For  the  langed-for  hame-bringin', 

An'  my  Father's  welcome  smiles; 
An'  I'll  ne'er  be  fu'  content 

Until  my  een  do  see 
The  gowden  gates  o'  heaven, 

An'  my  ain  countrie. 
The  earth  is  flecked  wi'  flooers, 

Mony-tinted,  fresh,  and  gay : 
The  birdies  warble  blithely, 

For  my  Father  made  them  sae : 


Heaven  Anticipated 


But  these  sichts  an'  these  soun's 
Will  as  naething  be  to  me, 

When  I  hear  the  angels  singin' 
In  my  ain  countrie. 

2  I've  His  gude  word  o'  promise, 

That,  some  gladsome  day,  the  King 
To  His  ain  royal  palace 

His  banished  name  will  bring : 
Wi'  een  an'  wi'  hert 

Rinnin'  owre,  we  shall  see 
"  The  King  in  His  beauty," 

In  oor  ain  countrie. 
My  sins  hae  been  mony, 

An'  my  sorrows  hae  been  sair, 
But  there  they'll  never  vex  me, 

Nor  be  remembered  mair ; 
For  His  bluid  hath  made  me  white, 

An'  His  nan'  shall  dry  my  e'e, 
When  He  brings  me  hame  at  last 

To  my  ain  countrie. 

3  Sae  little  noo  I  ken 

O'  yon  blessed,  bonnie  place — 
I  only  ken  it's  hame, 

Whaur  we  shall  see  His  face ; 
It  wad  surely  be  eneuch 

For  evermair  to  be 
I'  the  glory  o'  His  presence 

In  oor  ain  countrie. 
Like  a  bairn  to  its  mither, 

A  wee  birdie  to  its  nest, 
I  wad  fain  be  gangin'  noo 

Unto  my  Saviour's  breast ; 
For  He  gathers  in  His  bosom 

Witless,  worthless  lambs  like  me, 
An"  carries  them  Himsel' 

To  His  ain  countrie. 

4  He  is  faithfu'  that  hath  promised, 

An'  He'll  surely  come  again, 
He'll  keep  His  tryst  wi'  me — 

At  what  hour  I  dinna  ken ; 
But  He  bids  me  still  to  wait, 

An'  ready  aye  to  be 
To  gang  at  ony  moment 

To  my  ain  countrie. 
Sae  I'm  watchin'  aye,  an'  singin' 

O'  my  hame  as  I  wait 
For  the  soun'in'  o'  His  futfa' 

This  side  the  gowden  gate : 
God  gie  His  grace  to  ilka  ane 

Wha  listens  noo  to  me, 
That  we  a'  may  gang  in  gladness 

To  oor  ain  countrie. 


983 


(C.CA 
V151/ 


P.I 


When  the  trumpet  of  the  Lord  shall 
sound,  and  time  shall  be  no  more, 
And  the  morning  breaks,  eternal, 
bright,  and  fair ; 


When  the  saved  of  earth  shall  gather 

over  on  the  other  shore, 

And  the  roll  is  called  up  yonder, 

I'll  be  there. 

When  the  roil  ...  is  called  up  yon  -  -  -  der, 
When  the  roll  ...  is  called  up  yon  -  -  -  der, 
When  the  roll  ...  is  called  up  yonder, 
When  the  roll  is  called  up  yonder,  I'll  be  there. 

2  On  that  bright  and  cloudless  morning, 

when  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise, 
And  the  glory  of  His  resurrection 

share ; 
When  His  chosen  ones  shall  gather  to 

their  home  beyond  the  skies, 
And  the  roll  is  called  up  yonder, 

I'll  be  there. 

3  Let  me  labour  for  the  Master  from 

the  dawn  till  setting  sun, 
Let  me  talk  of  all  His  wondrous 
love  and  care ; 
Then,  when  all  of  life  is  over,  and  my 
work  on  earth  is  done, 
And  the  roll  is  called  up  yonder, 
I'll  be  there. 


984  ( 


s.s.\ 
oi ) 


CM. 


There  is  a  land,  a  sunny  land, 
Whose  skies  are  ever  bright, 

Where  evening  shadows  never  fall ; 
The  Saviour  is  its  light. 

If  the  cross  .  .  we  meekly  bear,  .  ♦ 
Then  the  crown  .  .  we  shall  wear,  .  . 
When  we  dwell  .  .  among  the  fair,  .  . 
In  the  bright  for-evermore. 

2  There  is  a  clime,  a  peaceful  clime, 

Beyond  life's  narrow  sea, 
Where  every  storm  is  hushed  to  rest : 
There  let  our  treasure  be. 

3  There  is  a  home,  a  glorious  home. 

A  heavenly  mansion  fair ; 
And  those  we  loved  so  fondly  here 
Will  bid  us  welcome  there. 

4  We  long  to  leave  these  fading  scenes 

That  glide  so  quickly  by, 
And  join  the  shining  host  above, 
Where  joy  can  never  die. 


985 


L.H. 

Beyond  the  sea,  .  .  .  life's  boundless 
sea,  .  .  .  [me;  .  .  . 

The  stormy  winds  ...  are  bearing 

Though  fierce  and  wild  ...  the  surges 
roar,  .  .  .  [o'er.  .  .  . 

They'll  bear  me  all  .  .  .  the  sooner 

Beyond  the  sea,  the  boundless  sea, 
My  Saviour's  hand  is  leading  me ; 
Whate'er  of  ill  or  pain  I  bear, 
His  tender  love  is  with  me  there. 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME: 


Above  the  clouds  .  . 

life,  .  .  . 
Above  its  care,   .   . 
My  Saviour's  cross  .  . 
My  beacon  light,  . 

Star.  .  .  . 
Beyond   the   sea,    . 

sea,  .  .  . 
There  is  a  home  .  . 
The  light  that  gems  . 

brow  .  .  . 
With  glory  gilds  .  . 
Across    the    sea,    . 

sea,  .  .  . 
My  onward  course  . 
Though  ocean  waves 

roar,  .  .  . 
They'll  bear  me  all 


986  ( 


c.c.\ 

94  ^ 


and  storms  of 

[strife,  .  .  . 

.   its  toil   and 

I  see  afar,  .  .  . 

.  my  guiding 

.    the   raging 

[me;  .  .  . 

.  reserved  for 

.  my  Saviour's 

[now.  .  .  . 

.  my  pathway 

.    the  restless 

[be,  .  .  . 

.  shall  brighter 

.  .  may  loudly 

[o'er.  .  .  . 

.  .  the  sooner 

P.M. 

Out  on  the  ocean  all  boundless  we 

We're  homeward  bound ;     [ride, 
Tossed   on  the  waves  of  a  rough, 
restless  tide, 

We're  homeward  bound ;   [God  ! 

Far  from  the  safe,  quiet  harbour  of 

Far  from  our  Father's  celestial  abode, 

Promise  of  which  on  us  each  He's 

bestowed, 

We're  homeward  bound. 
Wildly  the  storm  sweeps  us  on  as  it 

We're  homeward  bound ;   [roars, 
Look  !  yonder  he  the  bright,  heavenly 

We're  homeward  bound,  [shores, 
Steady,  O  pilot,  stand  firm  at  the 

wheel  !  [the  gale  ! 

Steady  !    we  soon  shall  outweather 
Oh,   how   we   fly   'neath   the   loud- 
creaking  sail  ! 

We're  homeward  bound. 
Into  the  harbour  of  heaven  now  we 

We're  home  at  last !  [glide, 

Softly  we  drift  on  its  bright  silver  tide, 

We're  home  at  last  ! 
Glory  to  God !  all  our  dangers  are  o'er, 
Safely  we  stand  on  the  radiant  shore ; 
Glory  to  God  !    we  will  shout  ever- 

We're  home  at  last !  [more, 


987  ( 


267/ 


S.M. 


One  sweetly  solemn  thought 
Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er — 
I'm  nearer  home  to-day,  to-day, 
Than  e'er  I've  been  before. 
Nearer  my  home,  nearer  my  home, 
Nearer  my  home  to-day,  to-day, 
Than  e'er  I've  been  before. 


Nearer  my  Father's  house, 
Where  many  mansions  be ; 

Nearer  the  great  white  throne  to-day. 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea. 
Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 
Where  burdens  are  laid  down ; 

Nearer  leaving  the  cross  to-day, 
Nearer  gaining  the  crown. 
Be  near  me  when  rny  feet 
Are  slipping  o'er  the  brink ; 

For  I  am  nearer  home  to-day, 
Nearer  now  than  I  think. 


988 


W) 


P.M. 

Over  the  river  they  call  me, 
Friends  that  are  dear  to  my  heart ; 

Soon  shall  I  meet  them  in  glory, 
Never,  no,  never  to  part. 

Over  the  river  to  Eden, 

Home  to  the  mansions  so  fair 

Angels  will  carry  me  safely, 
Jesus  will  welcome  me  there. 

Over  the  river  they  call  me ; 

Hark  !  'tis  their  voices  I  hear 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  the  twilight, 

Murmuring  softly  and  clear. 
Over  the  river  they  call  me, 

There,  is  no  sorrow  nor  night ; 
There  they  are  walking  with  Jesus, 

Clothed  in  their  garments  of  white. 
Over  the  river  they  call  me,     [eyes; 

Watching    with    bright,    beaming 
"  Over  the  river  I'm  coming,** 

Gladly  my  spirit  replies. 


989 


/N.H.N 
V  86  ) 


P.K. 


There  is  a  Paradise  of  rest, 
On  yonder  tranquil  shore ; 

Beyond  the  shadow  and  the  gloom  of 
Where  toil  and  tears  are  o'er,  [night, 

Meet  me  there  !  .  .  .  oh,  meet  me  there  I  .  .  . 

At  the  dawning  of  that  morning  bright  and 
fair ; 
Meet  me  there  !  .  .  .  oh,  meet  me  there  !  .  .  . 

In  the  land  beyond  the  river,  meet  me  there  ! 

2  There  is  a  City  crowned  with  light, 

Its  joy  no  tongue  can  tell ; 
For  they  who  enter  shall  behold  the 
And  in  His  presence  dwell.  [King, 

3  There  is  a  crown  laid  up  on  high, 

That  Christ  the  Lord  will  give 
To  those  who  patiently  His  coming 
And  for  His  glory  live.  [wait, 

4  Oh,  then,  be  faithful  unto  death, 

Press  on  the  heavenly  way ; 
That    we    may    enter    through    the 
Gates  of  Life 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 


The  Redeemed  in  Heaven 


The  Redeemed  in  Heaven 


990 


7.6. 


Brief  life  is  here  our  portion ; 

Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 

The  tearless  life,  is  there : 
O  happy  retribution : 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 

A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

2  There  grief  is  turned  to  pleasure, 

Such  pleasure,  as  below 
No  human  voice  can  utter, 

No  human  heart  can  know : 
And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting, 

And  passionless  renown. 

3  And  there  is  David's  fountain, 

And  life  in  fullest  glow, 
And  there  the  light  is  golden, 

And  milk  and  honey  flow ; 
The  light  that  hath  no  evening, 

The  health  that  hath  no  sore, 
The  life  that  hath  no  ending, 

But  lasteth  evermore. 

4  'Midst  power  that  knows  no  limit, 

And  wisdom  free  from  bound, 
The  beatific  vision 

Shall  glad  the  saints  around ; 
For  He  whom  now  we  trust  in 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known : 
And  they  that  know  and  see  Him 

Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

5  Yes ;  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  grace 
We  then  shall  see  for  ever, 

And  worship  face  to  face. 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
Where  Thou  art  with  the  Father 

And  Spirit  ever  blest. 


991 


ft?-) 


9.8. 

I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
Where  white-robed  angels  are, 

Where  many  a  friend  is  gathered  safe 
From  fear,  and  toil,  and  care. 

There'll  be  no  parting,  there'll  be  no  parting, 
There'll  be  no  parting,  there'll  be  no  parting 
there. 

I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
Where  my  Redeemer  reigns, 

Where  rapturous  songs  of  triumph 
In  endless  jovous  strains.  [rise 
8* 


I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 

The  saints'  eternal  home, 
Where  palms,  and  robes,  and  crowns 

And  all  our  joys  are  one.  [ne'er  fade, 

I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
The  greetings  there  we'll  meet, 

The  harps — the  songs  for  ever  ours — 
The  walks — the  golden  streets. 

I  love  to  think  of  the  heavenly  land, 
That  promised  land  so  fair; 

Oh,  how  my  raptured  spirit  longs 
To  be  for  ever  there  ! 


992  ( 


c.c.x 

170/ 


P.M. 


Steer  our  bark  away  to  the  Homeland, 
Spread  the  sails  of  hope  o'er  the  sea ; 

Think  of  all  the  friends  that  awaits  us, 
When  anchored  safely  there  we 
shall  be. 

Gathering  after  tears  into  sunshine, 
Gathering  after  labour  into  rest  j  .  .  . 
Hear  the  ransomed  throng  shouting  forth  their 
joyful  song, 
Gathering  to  the  mansions  of  the  blest. . .. 

2  Steer  our  bark  away  to  the  Homeland, 

On  without  a  fear  let  us  go ; 
When    the    port    of   peace    we    are 
nearing,  [know. 

The  blessed  harbour  lights  we  shall 

3  Bright  and  fair  the  hills  of  the  Home- 

land, 
Clad  in  all  the  bloom  of  the  spring ; 
There  to  Him  who  loved  and  re- 
deemed us,  [sing. 
Our  joyful,  joyful  praise  we  will 

4  Soft  the  winds  that  blow  from  the 

Home-land,  [shore ; 

Sweet  the  morn  that  breaks  on  the 

Soon  we'll  meet  again  our  beloved 

ones,  [come  no  more. 

Where    sorrow,    pain,    and    death 

993 

In  the  land  where  the  bright  ones  are 

gathered,  [dwell, 

In  the  far-away  home  where  they 

Do  they  know  how  our  sad  hearts  are 

breaking —  [well  ? 

Do  they  know  that  we  love  them  so 

Do  they  know, ...  do  they  know, ... 
Do  they  know  that  we  love  them  so  well  ? 
In  the  land  where  the  bright  ones  are  gathered, 
Do  they  know  that  we  love  them  so  well  ? 

2  Where  they  gaze  on  the  splendours  of 
Eden, 
On  the  glories   nomortal  can  tell, 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


Do  they  think  of  the  eyes  that  are 

weeping —  [so  well  ? 

Do  they  know  that  we  love  them 

3  Do  they  stoop  from  the  bright  realms 

of  glory,  [swell ; 

Where  the  anthems  triumphantly 

Do  they  long  for  a  blessed  reunion — 

Do  they  know  that  we  love  them 

so  well  ? 

4  Yes,  they  know;  for  our  spirits  are 

blending,  [dwell ; 

In  the  mansion  of  peace  where  they 

And  they  watch  and  they  wait  for  our 

coming,  [so  well. 

For  they  know  that  we  love  them 

Yea,  they  know, . . .  yes,  they  know,  etc. 

994  C,f) 

Yes,  we'll  meet  again  in  the  morning, 

In  the  dawn  of  a  fairer  day ;     [ing, 
When  the  night  of  watching  and  wait- 

With  its  darkness  has  passed  away ; 
Where  no  shadows  veil  the  sunshine, 

Over  there  in  the  heavenly  land, 
And  the  crystal  waves  of  the  river 

Ever  flow  o'er  the  golden  sand. 

2  Where  our  precious  ones  now  are 

dwelling 

Free  from  toil  and  from  every  care ; 

With    their    garments    spotless    and 

shining,  [wear. 

Like   the    robes    that    the    angels 

When  our  pilgrimage  completed, 

And  our  footsteps  no  longer  roam, 
By  the  pearly  gates  gladly  waiting, 
They  will  give  us  a  welcome  home. 

3  Oh,  what  joy  when  all  shall  be  over, 

And  the  journey  on  earth  we  close, 
And  the  angels  homeward  shall  bear 
us,  [flows  i 

Where    the    life-stream    for    ever 
We  shall  see  the  King  of  glory, 
We  shall  praise  Him  with  harp  and 
voice;  [deemed  us, 

We   shall   sing   the   grace   that    re- 
While  our  hearts  in  His  love  rejoice. 


995 


P.M. 

There's    a   beautiful    land    that    no 

mortal  hath  seen, 

For  it  lieth  afar  from  our  sight ; 

But  we  know  that  its  hills  are  eternally 

green, 

And  its  rivers  are  rivers  of  light. 

O  beautiful,  beautiful  land  ! 
O  land  where  all  sorrow  shall  cease  ! 
Where  the  soul,  satisfied,  evermore  shall  abide 
By  the  fair  shining  river  of  peace  I 


2  Tis  a  wonderful  land,  for  it  knoweth 

no  night,  [no  pain ; 

And  its  brightness  is  dimmed  by 

For  the  blessed  who  dwell  'mid  the 

regions  of  light 
Shall  never  know  sorrow  again. 

3  There  the  songs  of  redeemed  ones  for 

ever  arise, 
And  the  King  in  His  beauty  they  see : 
O  beautiful  land,  with  thy  shadowless 

skies, 
My  weary  heart  yearneth  for  thee. 


996 


Climbing  up  the  steeps  of  glory, 
Loved  ones  gone  before —         [us, 

See  !  they  wave  their  hands  and  call 
Calling  evermore. 

Come  up  higher,  sister,  brother, 

To  the  angel  shore  ; 
Live  for  Jesus,  live  for  glory, 

Live  to  die  no  more. 

2  See  !  with  radiant  look  they  linger 

By  the  gate  so  fair ; 
Wave  their  golden  palms,  and  bid  us 
Strive  to  meet  them  there. 

3  All  their  toils  on  earth  are  over, 

Now  with  joy  they  stand ; 
Hear  them  calling,  ever  calling, 
From  the  silent  land. 


997 


D.S.M. 


Oh,  world  of  joy  untold, 

Beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 
Where  He,  the  Prince  of  glory,  dwells 

In  majesty  sublime ; 

There  faith,  in  wonder  lost, 

Beholds  a  mighty  throng, 
Whose  grand  triumphant  chorus  fills 

That  world  of  love  and  song. 

Through  sorrows  deep  they  came, 

A  path  of  tears  they  trod ; 
But  oh,  the  life  for  which  they  toiled 

Was  hid  with  Christ  in  God ; 

They  sing  the  battle  won, 

And  all  their  trials  past ; 
And  at  the  feet  of  Christ  the  Lord 

Their  crowns  and  palms  they  cast. 

No  aching  hearts  are  there, 

No  dreary  night  of  pain ; 
And  they  who  reach  that  blest  abode 

Shall  never  thirst  again ; 

Beneath  the  tree  so  fair, 

Whose  fruits  immortal  grow,  [them 
They   walk   with   Him   who   leadeth 

Where  living  fountains  flow. 


The  Redeemed  in  Heaven 


998  <fc) 


P.M. 

When  we  gather  at  last  over  Jordan, 
And  the  ransomed  in  glory  we  see, 
'   As  the  numberless  sands  of  the  sea- 
shore—  [be  ! 
What  a  wonderful  sight  that  will 
Numberless  as  the  sands  of  the  seashore  ! 
Numberless  as  the  sands  of  the  shore  1  .  .  . 
Oh,  what  a  sight  'twill  be, 
When  the  ransomed  host  we  see, 
As  numberless  as  the  sands  of  the  seashore ! 

2  When  we  see  all  the  saved  of  the  ages, 

Who  from  sorrow  and  trials  are  free, 
Meeting  there  with  a  heavenly  greet- 
ing— [be  ! 
What  a  wonderful  sight  that  will 

3  When  we  stand  by  the  beautiful  river, 

'Neath  the  shade  of  the  life-giving 
tree, 
Gazing  over  the  fair  land  of  promise — 
What  a  wonderful  sight  that  will  be  ! 

4  When  at  last  we  behold  our  Redeemer, 

And  His  glory  transcendent  we  see, 
While  as  King  of  all  kingdoms  He 
reigneth — 
What  a  wonderful  sight  that  will  be ! 


999 


V598/  CM. 

Hark  !  hark  !  the  song  the  ransomed 
A  new-made  song  of  praise ;   [sing, 

The  Lord  the  Lamb  they  glorify, 
And  these  the  strains  they  raise : 

"  Glory  to  Him  who  loved  us, 
And  washed  us  in  His  blood  ; 

Who  cleansed  our  souls  from  guilt  and  sin, 
By  that  pure,  living  flood  1  " 

2  "  Made  white  by  His  redeeming  blood, 

Our  heavenly  garments  shine; 
Our    minds,    by    Him    enlightened, 
The  power  of  truth  divine,    [prove 

3  "  By  Jesus'  blood  we  overcame 

When  Satan's  host  assailed ; 
'Twas  by  the  power  of  truth  divine 
Our  feeble  arms  prevailed. 

4  "  Then  be  the  Lamb  of  God  adored — 

The  Lord  of  life  and  light  ! 
To  Him  be  glory,  honour,  power, 
And  majesty  and  might !  " 

1000  (8ei) 
Shall  we  gather  at  the  river 

Where  bright  angel-feet  have  trod ; 
With  its  crystal  tide  for  ever 

Flowing  by  the  throne  of  God  ? 

Yes,  we'll  gather  at  the  river, 
The  beautiful,  the  beautiful  river  ; 
Gather  with  the  saints  at  the  river, 
That  flows  by  the  throne  of  God. 


2  On  the  margin  of  the  river, 

Washing  up  its  silver  spray, 

We  will  walk  and  worship  ever 

All  the  happy,  golden  day. 

3  Ere  we  reach  the  shining  river, 

Lay  we  every  burden  down ; 
Grace  our  spirits  will  deliver, 
And  provide  a  robe  and  crown. 

4  At  the  shining  of  the  river, 

Mirror  of  the  Saviour's  face, 
Saints  whom  death  will  never  sever 
Raise  their  songs  of  saving  grace - 

5  Soon  we'll  reach  the  silver  river, 

Soon  our  pilgrimage  will  cease; 
Soon  our  happy  hearts  will  quiver 
With  the  melody  of  peace. 


1001 


/s.s.\ 

\489/ 


P.M. 


We  shall  reach  the  summer  land, 
Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by ; 

We  shall  press  the  golden  strand, 
Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 

Oh,  the  loved  ones  watching  there. 

By  the  Tree  of  Life  so  fair, 

Till  we  come  their  joy  to  share, 
Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by  ! 

By  .  .  and  .  .  by,  .  . 

Some  sweet  day, 
We  shall  meet  our  loved  ones  gone, 
Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 

2  At  the  crystal  river's  brink, 
We  shall  find  each  broken  link, 
Then  the  star  that,  fading  here, 
Left  our  hearts  and  homes  so  drear, 
We  shall  see  more  bright  and  clear, 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 

3  Oh,  these  parting  scenes  will  end, 
We  shall  gather  friend  with  friend, 
There  before  our  Father's  throne, 
When  the  mists  and  clouds  have  flown, 
We  shall  know  as  we  are  known, 

Some  sweet  day,  by  and  by. 


/S.SA 
U88/ 


8.7. 


1002 

Songs  of  gladness — never  sadness — 
Sing  the  ransomed  ones  of  heaven ; 

Anthems  swelling,  ever  telling 
Of  the  joy  of  souls  forgiven. 

Sweetest  music  ever  swelling 
Through  the  courts  of  heaven  above: 

Ever  singing,  ever  saying, 

"  God  is  Life,  and  God  is  Love '  " 

2  Ever  sunshine — never  shadow — 
Calm,  mild,  clear,  celestial  day; 
Ever  summer  in  its  brightness, 
Never  winter  or  decay. 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


3  Ever  gazing,  loving,  praising, 

With  the  antze  hosts  above ; 
One  eternal  "  Hallelujah  !  " 
One  eternal  so  ig  of  love. 

4  Never  sighing,  ne\  r  sinning; 

No  distrust,  nor  loubt,  nor  fears; 
Through  the  long  unending  ages, 
Through  the  long  eternal  years. 


1003  cm 


8.7. 

"  Who  are  these,  whose  songs  are 
sounding 

O'er  the  golden  harps  above  ?  " 
Hark  !  they  tell  of  grace  abounding, 

And  Jehovah's  sovereign  love. 

"  These  are  they  .  .  .  who  washed  their 
robes  .  .  .  and  made  them  white  ...  in  the 
blood  of  the  Lamb."  .  .  . 

2  "  Who    are    these    that    keep    their 

station 
Round  the  great  eternal  throne  ?  " 
They  from  earthly  tribulation 
To  their  heavenly  rest  are  gone. 

3  See  their  robes  of  dazzling  whiteness, 

Without  blemish,  spot,  or  stain; 
See  their  crowns  that  grow  in  bright- 
ness, 
Purchased  by  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

4  'Tis  the  Lamb  of  God  who  leads  them, 

And  they  serve  Him  night  and  day ; 
By  the  heavenly  fount  He  feeds  them, 
He  hath  wiped  their  tears  away. 

5  Sweet  their  theme :  'tis  still  "  salvation 

Unto  Christ  the  Holy  One  " ; 
And  their  sighs  of  tribulation 
Change  to  songs  around  the  throne. 

1004 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 
That  have  obtained  the  prize, 

And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
In  earth  and  heaven,  are  one. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath, 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death ; 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow; 
Part  of  His  host  hath  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  is  crossing  now. 


5  Our  spirits  too  shall  quickly  join 

Like  theirs  with  glory  crowned, 
And  shout  to  see  our  Captain's  sign, 
To  hear  His  trumpet  sound.  [Guide ! 

6  Oh  that  we  now  might  grasp  our 

Oh  that  the  word  were  given  ! 
Come,  Lord  of  Hosts,  the  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  all  in  heaven. 


1005 


/s.s.\ 

\2&QJ 


6.5. 

In  the  fadeless  springtime,  on  the 
heavenly  shore,  [before ; 

Kindred  spirits  wait  us,  who  have  gone 

There  no  flowers  wither,  and  no 
pleasures  cloy,  [of  joy. 

In  that  land  of  beauty,  in  that  home 

By  the  gate  they'll  meet  us,  'neath  that 

golden  sky. 
Meet  us  at  the  portal — meet  us  by  and  by. 

2  In  the  misty  gloaming  death  awaits 

us  all ;  [call ; 

Silent  is  his  coming,  sure  the  Master's 
And  the  angel  footsteps  mark  the 

upward  way,  [day. 

Till  the  twilight  merges  into  heavenly 

3  Trusting    in    the    Saviour,    may    we 

humbly  wait  [gate, 

Till  the  holy  angels  ope  the  pearly 
And   the   loving   Father,    from    His 

gracious  throne,  [venly  home. 
Smiling,  bids  us  welcome  to  our  hea- 


1006 


U79; 


7s. 

Meet  me  there  !   oh,  meet  me  there  ! 
In  the  heavenly  world  so  fair, 
Where  our  Lord  has  entered  in, 
And  there  comes  no  taint  of  sin ; 
With  our  friends  of  long  ago, 
Clad  in  raiment  white  as  snow, 
Such  as  all  the  ransomed  wear — 
Meet  me  there  !  yes,  meet  me  there ! 

2  Meet  me  there  !   oh,  meet  me  there  ! 
Far  beyond  this  world  of  care ; 
When  this  troubled  life  shall  cease, 
Meet  me  where  is  perfect  peace ; 
Where  our  sorrows  we  lay  down 
For  the  kingdom  and  the  crown, 
Jesus  does  a  home  prepare — 

Meet  me  there  !  yes,  meet  me  there  ! 

3  Meet  me  there  !   oh,  meet  me  there  ! 
No  bereavements  we  shall  bear ; 
There  no  sighings  for  the  dead, 
There  no  farewell  tear  is  shed ; 

We  shall,  safe  from  all  alarms, 
Clasp  our  loved  ones  in  our  arms, 
And  in  Jesus'  glory  share — 
Meet  me  there  !  yes,  meet  me  there  ! 


The  Redeemed  in  Heaven 


1007  m 


8.7. 

Well  you  meet  me  in  the  morning, 
On  that  bright  and  golden  shore  ? 

Will    your    lamp    be    trimmed    and 
burning, 
When  He  comes  to  take  you  o'er  ? 

Yes,  I'll  meet  .  .  .  you  in  the  morn ing, 

When  I  hear  .  .  .  the  Saviour's  call ;  .  .  . 

"  Come,  ye  bles sed  of  My  Fa ther, 

To  a  home  .  .  .  prepared  for  all."  .  .  . 

2  Oh  to  meet  on  that  bright  morning, 

When  the  clouds  have  passed  away  ! 
Oh  to  walk  and  talk  with  Jesus, 
There  to  dwell  with  Him  for  aye  ! 

3  When  we  meet  our  loving  Saviour, 

What  a  happy  hour  'twill  be, 
When  we're  gathered  with  our  loved 
And  their  happy  faces  see  !     [ones, 

4  Oh,    this   thought   should   make   us 

happy, 
And  we  all  should  love  Him  more ; 
For  He'll  come,  and  will  not  tarry, 
Come  to  bear  us  safely  o'er. 

1008  & 

I  am  waiting  for  the  Master, 
Who  will  rise  and  bid  me  come 

To  the  glory  of  His  presence, 
To  the  gladness  of  His  home, 

They  are  watch ing  at  the  portal, 

They  are  wait ing  at  the  door  ; 

Waiting  on ly  for  my  coming, 

All  the  loved  .  .  .  ones  gone  before. 

2  Many  a  weary  path  I've  travelled 

In  the  darkest  storm  and  strife, 
Bearing  many  a  heavy  burden, 
Often  struggling  for  my  life. 

3  Many  friends  who  travelled  with  me, 

Reached  that  portal  long  ago ; 
One  by  one  they  left  me  battling 
With  the  dark  and  crafty  foe. 

4  Yes,  their  pilgrimage  was  shorter, 

Aiid  their  triumph  sooner  won; 
Oh,  how  lovingly  they'll  greet  me 
When  the  toils  of  life  are  done. 


1009 


8.7.D. 

Where  the  faded  flower  shall  freshen, 

Freshen  nevermore  to  fade ; 
Where  the  shaded  sky  shall  brighten, 

Brighten  nevermore  to  shade; 
Where  the  morn  shall  wake  in  glad- 
ness, 

And  the  noon  the  joy  prolong ; 
Where  the  daylight  dies  in  fragrance, 

'Mid  the  burst  of  holy  song: 


We  shall  meet  and  we  shall  rest 
'Mid  the  holy  and  the  blest ; 

We  shall  meet  on  yonder  shore 
With  the  loved  ones  gone  before; 

We  shall  meet  and  we  shall  rest 
'Mid  the  holy  and  the  blest. 

2  Where  the  love  that  here  we  lavish 

On  the  withering  leaves  of  time 
Shall  have  fadeless  flowers  to  fix  on 

In  an  ever  spring-bright  clime ; 
Where  we  find  the  joy  of  loving 

As  we  never  loved  before ; 
Loving  on,  unchilled,  unhindered, 

Loving  once  and  evermore : 

3  Where  no  shadow  shall  bewilder, 

Where  life's  vain  parade  is  o'er, 
Where  the  sleep  of  sin  is  broken, 

And  the  dreamer  dreams  no  more; 
Where  the  child  has  found  the  mother, 

Where  the  mother  finds  the  child, 
Where  the  loved  ones  all  are  gathered 

That  were  scattered  on  the  wild: 


1010  (S) 


CM 


Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end 

In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven- 

built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold  ? — 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ?         [woe, 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

5  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


1011 


/s.s.\ 

1,428/ 


P.M. 

We   know   there's   a   bright   and   a 
glorious  home, 
Away  in  the  heavens  high, 
Where  all  the  redeemed  shall  with 
Jesus  dwell : 
Will  you  be  there  and  I  ? 
2  In  robes  of  white,  o'er  streets  of  gold, 
Beneath  a  cloudless  sky,        [love: 
They  walk  in  the  light  of  their  Father's 
Will  you  be  there  and  I  ? 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


3  From  every  kingdom  of  earth  they 

To  join  the  triumphal  cry      [come, 

Of  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was 

Will  you  be  there  and  I  ?      [slain  !  " 

4  If  we  take  the  loving  Saviour  now, 

And  follow  Him  faithfully — 
When  He  gathers  His  children  in  that 
bright  home, 
Then  you'll  be  there,  and  I ! 

1012 

In  the  land  of  fadeless  day 
Lies  "  the  city  four-square  " ; 

It  shall  never  pass  away, 

And  there  is  "  no  night  there." 

God  shall  "  wipe  .  .  away  all  tears  "  ;  .  . 
There's  no  death,  .  .  no  pain,  nor  fears  ;  .  . 
And  they  count  .  .  not  time  by  years,  .  . 
For  there  is  ..."  no  night  there." 

2  All  the  gates  of  pearl  are  made 

In  "  the  city  four-square  " ; 
All  the  streets  with  gold  are  laid, 
And  there  is  **  no  night  there.*' 

3  And  the  gates  shall  never  close 

To  "  the  city  four-square," 
There  life's  crystal  river  flows, 
And  there  is  **  no  night  there." 

4  There  they  need  no  sunshine  bright 

In  "  the  city  four-square," 
For  the  Lamb  is  all  the  light, 
And  there  is  "  no  night  there." 

l.UA«J  (139)  io«. 

Beckoning  hands  at  the  gateway  to- 
night, 
Faces  a-shining  with  radiant  light; 
Eyes  looking  down  from  yon  heavenly 
home,  ["  Come." 

Beautiful  hands,  they  are  beckoning 

Beautiful  hands,  beckoning  hands, 
Calling  the  dear  ones  to  heavenly  lands  ; 
Beautiful  hands,  beckoning  hands, 
Beautiful,  beautiful  beckoning  hands,    [love 

2  Beckoning  hands  of  a  mother,  whose 
Sacrificed  life  its  devotion  to  prove; 
Hands  of  a  father,  to  memory  dear, 
Beckon  up  higherthe  waiting  ones  here. 

3  Beckoning  hands  of  a  little  one,  see  ! 
Baby- voice   calling,    O   mother,    for 

thee ;  [home, 

Rosy-cheeked  darling,  the  light  of  the 
Taken  so  early,  is  beckoning  "  Come." 

4  Beckoning  hands  of  a  husband,  a  wife, 
Watching  and  waiting  the  loved  one 

of  life ; 
Hands  of  a  brother,  a  sister,  a  friend, 
Out  from  the  gateway  to-night  they 

extend. 


5  Brightest  and  best  of  that  glorious 

throng,  [song — 

Centre  of  all,  and  the  theme  of  their 

Jesus,  our  Saviour,  the  pierced  One, 

stands, 
Lovingly  calling  with  beckoning  hands. 

1014  (IS) 

I  saw  a  way-worn  traveller, 

In  tattered  garments  clad, 
And  struggling  up  the  mountain, 

It  seemed  that  he  was  sad ; 
His  back  was  laden  heavy, 

His  strength  was  almost  gone, 
Yet  he  shouted  as  he  journeyed, 

"  Deliverance  will  come  ! 

"  Then  palms  of  victory,  crowns  of  glory 
Palms  of  victory  I  shall  bear." 

2  The  summer  sun  was  shining, 

The  sweat  was  on  his  brow, 
His  garments  worn  and  dusty, 

His  step  seemed  very  slow ; 
But  he  kept  pressing  onward, 

For  he  was  wending  home, 
Still  shouting  as  he  journeyed, 

*'  Deliverance  will  come  !  " 

3  The  songsters  in  the  arbour 

That  stood  beside  the  way 
Attracted  his  attention, 

Inviting  his  delay : 
His  watchword  being  "  Onward  ! " 

He  stopped  his  ears  and  ran, 
Still  shouting  as  he  journeyed, 

"  Deliverance  will  come  !  '* 

4  I  saw  him  in  the  evening ; 

The  sun  was  bending  low ; 
He'd  overtopped  the  mountain, 

And  reached  the  vale  below : 
He  saw  the  Golden  City — 

His  everlasting  home, — 
And  shouted  loud,  "  Hosanna  ! 

Deliverance  will  come  !  " 

5  While  gazing  on  that  City, 

Just  o'er  the  narrow  flood, 
A  band  of  holy  angels 

Came  from  the  throne  of  God ; 
They  bore  him  on  their  pinions 

Safe  o'er  the  dashing  foam, 
And  joined  him  in  his  triumph : 

Deliverance  had  come  ! 

6  I  heard  the  song  of  triumph 

They  sang  upon  that  shore, 
Saying,  "  Jesus  has  redeemed  us 

To  suffer  nevermore  !  " 
Then,  casting  his  eyes  backward 

On  the  race  which  he  had  run, 
He  shouted  loud,  "  Hosanna  ! 

Deliverance  has  come  !  " 


1015®) 

O  Banner  of  Jesus,  in  triumph  ad- 
vancing, [unfurled ; 
Thy  folds  in  the  sunlight  of  beauty 
From  the  hill  sides  afar  to  the  isles 
of  the  ocean,      [quers  the  world. 
Thy  glory  shall  float  till  it  con- 

O    Banner    of    Jesus,    thou    glory-crowned 

Banner,  [unfurled ; 

Thou  emblem  of  hope  o'er   the  nations 

March  on  in  triumph,  march  on  in  beauty, 

Till  Jesus,  till  Jesu3   has   conquered  the 

world. 

2  Oh  say,  can  you  see  where  the  ranks 

are  now  marching  ? 

With  banners  of  beauty  like  con- 
querors they  come ; 
They  have  fought  the  good  fight,  and 
in  peace  are  returning, 

The  ransomed  of  Zion;    oh,  wel- 
come them  home  ! 

3  Behold  where  they  stand  on  the  green 

hills  immortal, 
Their  weapons  unheeded,  they  rest 

on  the  shore ;       [glory  reposing, 

There,  with  heroes  and  martyrs  in 

Their  warfare  is  ended,  they  weary 

no  more. 

1016  Gft) 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
2  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 
Could  we   but  climb  where   Moses 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er,  [stood, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold 
flood, 

Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


1017 


9s. 

Over  the  river  faces  I  see, 

Fair  as  the  morning,  looking  for  me; 

Free  from  their  sorrow,  grief,  and 
despair, 

Waiting  and  watching  patiently  there. 
Looking  this  way,  yes,  looking  this  way, 
Loved  ones  are  waiting,  looking  this  way ; 
Fair  as  the  morning,  bright  as  the  day, 
Dear  ones  in  glory  looking  this  way. 


The  Redeemed  in  Heaven 

2  Father  and  mother,  safe  in  the  vale, 
Watch  for  the  boatman,  wait  for  the  sail, 
Bearing  the  loved  ones  over  the  tide 
Into  the  harbour,  near  to  their  side. 

3  Brother  and  sister  gone  to  that  clime, 
Wait  for  the  others  coming  some  time ; 
Safe  with  the  angels,  whiter  than  snow, 
Watching  for  dear  ones  waiting  below. 

4  Sweet  little  darling,  light  of  the  home, 
Looking    for    someone,    beckoning, 

Come ;  [dew. 

Bright  as  a  sunbeam,   pure  as  the 
Anxiously  looking,  mother,  for  you. 

5  Jesus  the  Saviour,  bright  Morning  Star, 
Looking  for  lost  ones,  straying  afar ; 
Hear  the  glad  message,  why  will  you 

roam? 
Jesus  is  calling,  "Sinner,  come  home ! " 

1018 

O  Homeland!  O  Homeland!  no  lonely 
heart  is  there,       [dropping  tear: 

No  rush  of  blinding  anguish,  no  slowly 

Now,  like  an  infant  crying  its  mother's 
face  to  see,       [my  arms  to  thee  1 

O  blessed,  blessed  Homeland,  I  stretch 

2  O  Homeland!  O  Homeland!  whose  joy 

no  tongue  can  tell,  [sad  farewell ; 
No  sighing  of  the  weary,  no  more  the 
But  sound  of  children's  voices,  and 

shout  of  saintly  song, 
Are  heard  thy  happy  highways  and 

golden  streets  along. 

3  O  Homeland  !    O  Homeland  !    the 

vail  is  very  thin 

That  stretches  thy  fair  meadows  and 
this  cold  world  between : 

A  breath  aside  may  blow  it,  a  heart- 
throb burst  it  through, 

And  bring,  in  one  glad  moment,  the 
pearly  gates  in  view. 

4  O  Homeland  !  O  Homeland  !  One — 

Chief  of  all  thy  band,  [all  the  land, 
One — altogether  lovely,  One — Lord  of 
Now  standeth  at  thy  portals  to  wel- 
come there  His  Bride,    [satisfied. 
And,  resting  on  His  bosom,  I  shall  be 

1019 

There's  a  land  of  life  and  glory, 
Just  beyond  the  shores  of  time, 

Where  redemption's  wondrous  story 
Is  the  theme  of  song  sublime. 

Boundless  love  .  .  .  and  adoration,  .  .  • 
Boundless  glo ries  none  have  dreamed, . 

Boundless  joy  ...  of  free  salvation —  .  .  . 
Is  the  song  ...  of  the  redeemed.  .  .  . 


8.7. 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


2  Who  shall  sing  the  song  of  gladness 

Through  the  everlasting  years, 
When  there  cometh  no  more  sadness, 
No  more  sighing,  no  more  tears  ? 

3  Who  shall  sing  of  God's  salvation  ? 

Who  eternal  life  shall  win  ? 
They  who  came  through  tribulation, 
And  have  triumphed  over  sin. 

4  These  are  they  who  follow  Jesus, 

Counting  earthly  gain  but  loss ; 
These  are  they  who  found  salvation 
Through  His  death  upon  the  cross. 

1020  G&) 

High  in  yonder  heavenly  courts  the 
ransomed  sing,    [fore  their  King, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  be- 

Banished  every  grief  and  fear  and 
earthly  wrong, 

While  the  saints  redeemed  now  join 
the  glad  new  song. 

Sing ing  to  the  Lamb  .  .  .  who  once  was 

slain  on  Calvary ;  .  .  . 
Sing ing  to  the  Lamb  .  .  .  who  lives 

through  all  eternity  ! 

2  Oh,  the  wondrous  song  of  Love,  at 

last  complete  !  [sweet ; 

Oh,  the  golden  vials,  full  of  odours 
Through  the  risen  Saviour,  once  for 

sinners  slain,  [ever  reign. 

We  as  kings  and  priests  to  God  shall 

3  Only  those  whose  robes  are  washed 

can  join  that  throng, 
None  but  lips  attuned  by  grace  can 

sing  that  song ; 
Cleanse  us,  blessed  Saviour,  from  the 

stain  of  sin ;  [begin  ! 

Let  the  glorious  song  of  rapture  now 


1021  (M-) 


P.M. 

Who,  who  are  these  beside  the  chilly 
wave,  [grave, 

Just   on   the   borders   of  the    silent 
Shouting  Jesus'  power  to  save, 
"  Washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb"? 

"  Sweeping  through  the  gates  "  of  the  New 

Jerusalem, 
"  Washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb." 

2  These,  these  are  they  who,  in  their 

youthful  days,  [ways 

Found  Jesus  early,  and  in  wisdom's 
Proved  the  fulness  of  His  grace, 
"  Washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb." 

3  These,  these  are  they  who,  in  afflic- 

tion's woes, 
Ever  have  found  in  Jesus  calm  repose, 


Such  as  from  a  pure  heart  Sows, 
44  Washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb." 

4  These,   these  are  they  who,  in  the 

conflict  dire,  [fire ; 

Boldly  have  stood  amid  the  hottest 
Jesus  now  says :  "  Come  up  higher," 
44  Washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb." 

5  Safe,  safe  upon  the  ever-shining  shore, 
Sin,  pain,  and  death,  and  sorrow,  all 
Happy  now  and  evermore,   [are  o'er ; 
44  Washed  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb." 


1022 


7.0. 


Oh,  the  peaceful  resting  land, 
Where  the  saints  in  glory, 

Bending  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 

Tell  the  grand  old  story. 

Sweetly  they  are  singing,  . . 
Hear  the  echo  ringing,  .  . 
In  the  land  of  beauty — 
Blessed  land  of  song  ! 

2  Where  the  cloudless  beams  of  day 

Banish  care  and  sadness; 
Lo,  the  reapers  enter  now, 
Bearing  sheaves  of  gladness. 

3  Oh,  the  tender,  loving  words, 

Purest  joy  revealing  ! 
Soft  and  low  from  kindred  souls, 
On  the  twilight  stealing. 

4  Soon  together  we  shall  stand 

By  the  crystal  river, 
There  to  join  the  holy  throng, 
Praising  God  for  ever. 


1023  Gfi) 


11.12. 

With   harps    and    with   vials    there 

stand  a  great  throng, 
In  the  presence  of  Jesus,  and  sing 

this  new  song : 

Unto  Him  who  hath  loved  us  and  washed  ua 

from  sin, 
Unto  Him  be  the  glory  for  ever.   Amen. 

2  All  these  once  were  sinners,  defiled 

in  His  sight, 
Now   arrayed   in   pure   garments   in 
praise  they  unite : 

3  He  maketh  the  rebel  a  priest  and  a 

king; 
He  hath  bought  us,  and  taught  us 
this  new  song  to  sing : 

4  How  helpless  and  hopeless  we  sinners 

had  been,  [from  our  sin  ! 

If  He  never  had  loved  us  till  cleansed 

5  Aloud  in  His  praises  our  voices  shall 

ring,  [shall  sing : 

So  that  others,  believing,  this  new  song 


Death  and  Resurrection 


1024  (S) 


7.6. 


Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand, 

In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light ; 
'Tis  finished — all  is  finished — 

Their  fight  with  death  and  sin  ! 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 

And  let  the  victors  in. 

Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb  who  once 

was  slain 
Hallelujah  1  Hallelujah  to  Him  who  lives  again  ! 

2  What  rush  of  "  Hallelujahs  " 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky  ! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumphs  nigh  ! 
O  day,  for  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made  ! 
Oh,  joy  !  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousandfold  repaid  ! 

3  Oh,  then  what  raptured  greetings 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore  ! 
What  knitting  severed  friendships  up, 

Where  partings  are  no  more  ! 
Than  eyes  with  joy  shall  sparkle 

That  brimmed  with  tears  of  late ; 
No  longer  orphans,  fatherless, 

Nor  widows  desolate. 


Death  and  Resurrection 

1025 

Out  of  the  shadow-land,   into  the 

sunshine,  [away ; 

Cloudless,  eternal,  that  fades  not 

Softly  and  tenderly  Jesus  will  call  us 

Home,    where   the   ransomed   are 

gathering  to-day. 

Silently,  peacefully,  angels  will  bear  us 
Into  the  beautiful  mansions  above ; 

There  shall  we  rest  from  earth's  toiling  for 
ever, 
Safe  in  the  arms  of  God's  infinite  love. 

2  Out  of  the  shadow-land,  weary  and 

changeful,  [night, 

Out  of  the  valley  of  sorrow  and 
Into  the  rest  of  the  life  everlasting, 
Into  the  summer  of  endless  delight. 

3  Out  of  the  shadow-land,  over  life's 

ocean,  [Lord, 

Into  the  rapture  and  joy  of  the 

Safe  in  the  Father's  house,  welcomed 

by  angels,  [reward. 

Ours  the  bright  crown  and  eternal 


1026 

There'll  be  no   dark   valley   when 

Jesus  comes,  [Jesus  comes, 

There'll    be    no    dark    valley    when 

There'll    be   no    dark    valley    when 

Jesus  comes 

To  gather  His  loved  ones  home. 

To  gather  His  loved  one3  home, .  . 
To  gather  His  loved  ones  home ;  .  . 
There'll  be  no  dark  valley  when  Jesus  comes 
To  gather  His  loved  ones  home. 

2  There'll   be  no  more  sorrow  when 

Jesus  comes,  [Jesus  comes ; 

There'll   be  no  more  sorrow  when 
But  a  glorious  morrow  when  Jesus 

comes 
To  gather  His  loved  ones  home. 

3  There'll  be  no  more  weeping  when 

Jesus  comes,  [Jesus  comes ; 

There'll  be  no  more  weeping  when 
But   a   blessed   reaping  when   Jesus 

comes 
To  gather  His  loved  ones  home. 

4  There'll  be  songs  of  greeting  when 

Jesus  comes,  [Jesus  comes ; 

There'll  be  songs  of  greeting  when 
And   a  joyful   meeting   when   Jesus 

comes 
To  gather  His  loved  ones  home. 


1027  (°i) 


P.M. 

The  tide  is  flowing  out,  is  flowing  out ; 
And  we  upon  its  bosom  borne 

Are  drifting  to  the  sea ; 
Drifting  toward  the  portals  of  the 

boundless  sea, 
Past  all  mortal  vision  to  Eternity. 
Drifting  .  .  nearer  .  .  to  the  sea  of  Eternity ; 
Drifting  .  .  nearer  .  .  to  the  sea  of  Eternity. 

2  The  tide  is  flowing  out,  is  flowing  out ; 
And  some  upon  its  bosom  borne 

Are  drifting  to  the  sea ; 
Drifting  on  to  glory,  past  all  pain  and 
care,  [ransomed  are. 

Into  heaven's  brightness  where  the 

3  The  tide  is  flowing  out,  is  flowing  out, 
And  others  on  its  bosom  borne 

Are  drifting  to  the  sea ; 
Drifting  out  to  darkness,  far  from 
love  and  light,        [endless  night. 
Where  the  storms  are  raging,  into 

4  The  tide  is  flowing  out,  is  flowing  out ; 
But  hark  !  upon  its  bosom  borne 

A  voice  floats  o'er  the  sea ; 
'Tis    the    Saviour    calling    to    His 
sheltering  breast,  [you  rest." 

"  Come  to  Me,  ye  weary,  I  will  give 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME : 


/S.S.\ 

\600/  P.M. 

On  the  Resurrection  morning, 
Soul  and  body  meet  again ; 
No  more  sorrow,  no  more  weeping, 
No  more  pain. 

2  Here  awhile  they  must  be  parted, 

And  the  fiesh  its  Sabbath  keep ; 
Waiting  in  a  holy  stillness, 
Wrapped  in  sleep. 

3  For  a  space  the  tired  body 

Waits  in  peace  the  morning's  dawn, 

When    there    breaks    the    last    and 

Easter  mora.  [brightest 

4  On  that  happy  Easter  morning 

All  the  graves  their  dead  restore — 
Father,  sister,  child,  and  mother, 
Meet  once  more. 

5  Soul  and  body,  reunited, 

Thenceforth  nothing  shall  divide; 
Waking  up  in  Christ's  own  likeness, 
Satisfied. 


1029  m 


8.7.D. 


Only  waiting  till  the  shadows 

Are  a  little  longer  grown ; 
Only  waiting  till  the  glimmer 

Of  the  day's  last  beam  is  flown : 
Till  the  night  of  earth  has  faded 

From  the  heart  once  full  of  day ; 
Till  the  stars  of  heaven  are  breaking 

Through  the  twilight  soft  and  grey. 

2  Only  waiting  till  the  reapers 

Have  the  last  sheaf  gathered  home ; 
For  the  summer  time  has  faded, 

And  the  autumn  winds  have  come. 
Quickly,  reapers  !  gather  quickly 

All  the  ripe  hours  of  my  heart ; 
For  the  bloom  of  life  is  withered, 

And  I  hasten  to  depart. 

3  Only  waiting  till  the  angels 

Open  wide  the  pearly  gate, 
At  whose  portals  long  I've  lingered, 

Weary,  poor,  and  desolate : 
Even  now  I  hear  their  footsteps, 

And  their  voices  far  away ; 
If  they  call  me,  I  am  waiting, 

Only  waiting  to  obey. 

4  Waiting  for  a  brighter  dwelling 

Than  I  ever  yet  have  seen, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, 

And  the  fields  are  ever  green : 
Waiting  for  my  full  redemption, 

When  my  Saviour  shall  restore 
All  that  sin  has  caused  to  wither : 

Pain  and  sorrow  come  no  more. 


1030  (Hi) 

Soon  shall  we  see  the  glorious  morn- 
Saints,  arise  !  saints,  arise  !     [ing  ! 
Sinners,  attend  the  notes  of  warning  ! 

Saints,  arise  !  saints,  arise  ! 
The  Resurrection  Day  draws  near, 
The  King  of  saints  shall  soon  appear, 
And  high  His  royal  standard  rear : 
Saints,  arise  !  saints,  arise  ! 

2  Hear  ye  the  trump  of  God  resounding, 

Saints,  arise  !  saints,  arise  ! 
Through  death's  dark  vaults  its  notes 
rebounding : 

Saints,  arise  !  saints,  arise  !  [pare  ! 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom  haste  !  pre- 
Put  on  your  bridal  garments  fair ; 
And  hail  your  Saviour  in  the  air  ! 

Saints,  arise  !  saints,  arise  ! 

3  The  saints  who  sleep,  with  joy  awaken, 

All  arise  !  all  arise  !  [saken, 

Their  clay-cold  beds  are  quick  for- 

Ali  arise  !  all  arise  ! 
Not  one  of  all  the  faithful  few 
Who  here  on  earth  the  Saviour  knew, 
But  starts  with  bliss  his  Lord  to  view : 

All  arise  !  all  arise  ! 

4  Fast  by  the  throne  of  God  behold  them 

Crowned  at  last  !  crowned  at  last  ! 
See  in  His  arms  the  Saviour  fold  them, 

Crowned  at  last  !  crowned  at  last  ! 
With  wreaths  of  glory  round  their 
No  tears  of  sorrow  now  are  shed,  [head ; 
To  joy's  full  fountain  all  are  led : 

Crowned  at  last  !  crowned  at  last ! 


1031  (!£) 


8.7. 


One  by  one  we  cross  the  river, 

One  by  one  we're  passing  o'er ; 
One  by  one  the  crowns  are  given, 

On  the  bright  and  happy  shore ; 
Youth  and  childhood  oft  are  passing 

O'er  the  dark  and  rolling  tide ; 
And  the  blessed  Holy  Spirit 

Is  the  dying  Christian's  Guide ; 
And  the  loving,  gentle  Spirit 

Bears  them  o'er  the  rolling  tide. 
2  One  by  one  we  come  to  Jesus, 

As  we  heed  His  gentle  voice ; 
One  by  one  His  vineyard  enter, 

There  to  labour  and  rejoice : 
One  by  one  sweet  flowers  we  gather 

In  the  glorious  work  of  love, 
Garlands  for  the  blessed  Saviour 

Gather  for  the  realms  above ; 
And  the  loving,  gentle  Spirit 

Bears  them  to  our  home  of  love. 


Death  and  Resurrection 


3  One  by  one  the  heavy-laden 

Sink  beneath  the  noontide  sun ; 
And  the  aged  pilgrim  welcomes 

Evening  shadows  as  they  come. 
One  by  one,  with  sins  forgiven, 

May  we  stand  upon  the  shore, 
Waiting  till  the  blessed  Spirit 

Takes  our  hand  and  guides  us  o'er, 
Till  the  loving,  gentle  Spirit 

Leads  us  to  the  shining  shore  ! 

1U«5<Z  Uoe)  p.m. 

Pray,  brethren,  pray  ! 

The  sands  are  falling ; 
Pray,  brethren,  pray  ! 
God's  voice  is  calling. 
Yon  turret  strikes  the  dying  chime ; 
We  kneel  upon  the  verge  of  time : 

Eternity  is  drawing  nigh  ! 
Eternity  is  drawing  nigh  ! 

2  Praise,  brethren,  praise  ! 

The  skies  are  rending ; 
Praise,  brethren,  praise  ! 

The  fight  is  ending ; 
Behold,  the  glory  draweth  near, 
The  King  Himself  will  soon  appear : 

3  Watch,  brethren,  watch  ! 

The  year  is  dying ; 
Watch,  brethren,  watch  ! 

Old  time  is  flying  !  [breath, 
Watch  as  men  watch  the  parting 
Watch  as  men  watch  for  life  or  death : 

4  Look,  brethren,  look  ! 

The  day  is  breaking ; 
Hark,  brethren,  hark  ! 

The  dead  are  waking : 
With  girded  loins  all  ready  stand ; 
Behold,  the  Bridegroom  is  at  hand  ! 

Eternity  is  drawing  nigh  ! 

Eternity  is  drawing  nigh  I  is  drawing  nigh  ! 

1033 

When  for  me  the  sunlight  gleams, 
And  life's  fairest  flowers  bloom, 
Joy  into  my  bosom  streams, 
Driving  out  the  mists  and  gloom ; 
When  the  skies  are  bright  and  fair, 
And  sweet  music  fills  the  air, 

Then  I'll  praise  His  name  so  dear: 
Jesus  !  Jesus  !  Light  of  life  to  me  ! 
Jesus  !  Jesus  !  Love  so  full  and  free  ! 
2  When  the  fondest  hopes  shall  die, 
And  like  roses  scattered  lie,       [grief, 
When  my  heart,  bowed  down  with 
Sadly  sighs  for  some  relief; 
To  His  tender,  loving  heart 
Would  I  then  my  grief  impart ; 
Then  I  rest,  sweet  rest  shall  find : 


Jesus  !  Jesus  !  Light  of  life  to  me  ! 
Jesus  !  Jesus  !  Love  so  full  and  free  ! 
3  When  for  me  the  end  shall  come, 
And  from  earthly  scenes  I  glide ; 
When  my  bark  drifts  slowly  out, 
O'er  the  river's  sullen  tide ; 
When  my  raptured  vision  falls 
On  the  fair,  celestial  walls, 

Joy  and  peace  shall  then  be  mine : 
Jesus  !  Jesus  !  I  shall  ever  see ; 
Jesus  !  Jesus  !  through  eternity  ! 

1034 

Grand  is  the  song  of  the  Easter  morn, 

Victory  is  won  !  victory  is  won  ! 
Far  o'er  the  hills  with  the  light  'tis 
borne, 
Victory  is  won  through  Christ ! 
Chasing  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Bringing  the  light  of  glorious  day, 
Taking  from  Death  his  strength  and 
sway, 
Victory  is  won  through  Christ  1 

2  Grand  was  the  scene  when  the  stone 

was  rolled, 
Off  from  the  sepulchre  dark  and  cold  : 
Angels  alone  could  view  that  sight ; 
Man  could  not  bear  that  vision  bright ; 
Forth  came  the  Conqueror  armed  with 

might, 
Victory  is  won  through  Christ ! 

3  Grand  was  the  word  that  the  women 

brought,  [fraught : 

Mingled  with  wonders,  with  glories 
"  Seek  not  the  living,"  the  angels  said, 
"  Seek  not  the  living  among  the  dead  " ; 
Sorrow  is  past  and  night  is  fled, 
Victory  is  won  through  Christ  ! 

4  Grand  is  this  truth,  O  saints,  for  you, 
Yours  is  the  joy  and  the  blessing  too, 
Since  Jesus  took  from  Death  bis  key, 
He  from  the  tomb  will  set  us  free ; 
And  through  all  time  and  eternity, 

Victory  is  won  through  Christ  ! 


1035  (Si) 


LJI 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  I 
What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy ; 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
We  still  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 
My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in 

haste, 


THE  LIFE  TO  COME  : 


Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed  ! 
4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are ; 
While  on  His  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

XUoO  (620)  L.M. 

Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  ! 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing    [sting  ! 
That   death   hath   lost   its  venomed 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear — no  woe — shall  dim  the  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be : 
But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep. 

X  U*5  J   (lai)  8.7. 

We  shall  sleep,  but  not  for  ever, 

There  will  be  a  glorious  dawn  ! 
We  shall  meet  to  part — no,  never, 

On  the  resurrection  morn  ! 
From  the  deepest  caves  of  ocean, 
From  the  desert  and  the  plain, 
From  the  valley  and  the  mountain, 
Countless  throngs  shall  rise  again. 
We  shall  sleep,  but  not  for  ever, 

There  will  be  a  glorious  dawn  ; 
We  shall  meet  to  part — no,  never, 
On  the  resurrection  morn  ! 

2  When  we  see  a  precious  blossom 

That  we  tended  with  such  care, 
Rudely  taken  from  our  bosom, 

How  our  aching  hearts  despair  ! 
Round  its  little  grave  we  linger, 

Till  the  setting  sun  is  low, 
Feeling  all  our  hopes  have  perished 

With  the  flower  we  cherished  so. 

3  We  shall  sleep,  but  not  for  ever, 

In  the  lone  and  silent  grave ; 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  that  taketh, 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  that  gave. 
In  the  bright,  eternal  city 

Death  can  never,  never  come  ! 
In  His  own  good  time  He'll  call  us 

From  our  rest  to  Home,  sweet  Home. 


1038  (B) 

I  must  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 

shadow,  [Saviour's  care ; 

But    I'll    journey     in    a    loving 

He  hath  said  He  will  never,  never 

leave  me,  [me  there. 

With  His  "  staff"  He  will  comfort 

Through  the  valley,  through  the  valley, 
Through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  I  must  go ; 
But  the  dark  waves  of  Jordan  will  not  harm  me, 
There  is  peace  in  the  valley,  I  know. 

2  When  I  walk  through  the  valley  of 

the  shadow,  [be  o'er ; 

All  the  weary  days  of  toiling  will 

For  the  strong  arms  of  Jesus  will 

enfold  me,  [more. 

And  with  Him  I  shall  sorrow  no 

3  Though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of 

the  shadow,  [shall  see ; 

Yet   the  glory   of  the  dawning  I 

I   shall   join   in   the   anthems   over 

Jordan,  [for  me. 

Where  the  loved  ones  are  waiting 

4  I  shall  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 

shadow,  [gone  before ; 

I  shall  follow  where  my  Lord  has 

Through  the  mists  of  the  valley  He 

will  lead  me, 
Till  I  rest  on  the  Ever-green  Shore. 


1039 


P.M. 


Will  there  be  light  at  eventide, 
When  my  bark  unmoors  for  sea  ? 

Will  faith's  bright  ray  illume  the  way  ? 
Oh,  will  there  be  light  for  me  ? 

Will  there  be  light  ?  .  .  .  Oh,  will  there  be 
light  ?  .  .  . 

Oh,  will  there  be  light  for  me,  for  me  ? 
Will  there  be  light  at  eventide, 
When  my  bark  unmoors  for  sea  ? 

2  When  I  draw  near  the  other  shore, 

Will  there  be  a  shining  band 
Of  those  I  knew  and  loved  on  earth 
Awaiting  me  on  the  strand  ? 

Will  there  be  light  ?  .  .  .  Oh,  will  there  be 
light  ?  .  .  . 

Oh,  will  there  be  light  for  me,  for  me  ? 
Will  there  be  light  of  faces  bright 
On  the  banks  of  the  crystal  sea  ? 

3  On  yonder  shore  are  the  golden  gates 

That  lead  to  the  city  fair, 
Where  Jesus  stands,  with]  outstretched 
To  bid  me  welcome  there.      [hands 

There  will  be  light,  .  .  .  Oh,  there  will  be 

light !  .  .  . 
Oh,  there  will  be  light  for  me,  for  me: 

He  is  the  Light  of  glory  bright 

That  shone  on  Calvary  ! 


Death  and  Resurrection 


1 04U  13.11.13.12. 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we 
will  not  deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  en- 
compass the  tomb ; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its 
portal  before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  His  love  is  thy 
guide  through  the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  we  no 

longer  behold  thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  path  of  the 

world  by  thy  side; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread 

to  enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the 

Sinless  has  died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;   and,  its 

mansion  forsaking, 
Perhaps   thy   weak   spirit    in   fear 

lingered  long ;      [on  thy  waking, 

But  the  sunshine  of  Paradise  beamed 

And  the  sound  which  thou  heard'st 

was  the  seraphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  'twere 

wrong  to  deplore  thee, 
For    God    was    thy    ransom,    thy 

guardian,  and  guide ; 
He  gave  thee,  He  took  thee,  and  He 

will  restore  thee ; 
And  death  has  no  sting,  since  the 

Saviour  has  died. 


1041 


/S.S.\ 

U28y 


P.M. 

Sleep  on,  beloved,  sleep,  and  take 

thy  rest ;  [breast : 

Lay  down  thy  head  upon  thy  Saviour's 

We  love  thee  well;    but  Jesus  loves 

thee  best —  [night ! 

Good-night  !   Good-night  !   Good- 

2  Calm  is  thy  slumber  as  an  infant's 

sleep ;  [and  weep : 

But  thou  shalt  wake  no  more  to  toil 
Thine  is  a  perfect  rest,  secure  and 

deep —  Good-night  ! 

3  Until  the  shadows  from  this  earth  are 

cast ;  [last ; 

Until  He  gathers  in  His  sheaves  at 
Until  the  twilight  gloom  is  overpast — 
Good-night  ! 

4  Until  the  Easter  glory  lights  the  skies ; 
Until  the  dead  in  Jesus  shall  arise, 
And  He  shall  come,  but  not  in  lowly 

guise —  Good-night ! 


5  Until  made  beautiful  by  Love  Divine, 
Thou  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Lord  shalt 

shine,  [crown  of  thine — 

And    He    shall    bring    that    golden 
Good-night  ! 

6  Only     "  good-night,"     beloved — not 

44  farewell  !  "  [dwell 

A  little  while,  and  all  His  saints  shall 
In  hallowed  union,  indivisible — 

Good-night  ! 

7  Until    we    meet    again    before    His 

throne,  [His  own, 

Clothed  in  the  spotless  robe  He  gives 
Until    we    know    even    as    we    are 

known —  Good-night  ! 

1042  GS) 

It  is  not  time  that  flies,  'tis  we,  'tis  we 
are  flying ;  [we  are  dying. 

It  is  not  life  that  dies,  'tis  we,  'tis 
Time  and  eternity  are  one, 
Time  is  eternity  begun : 
Time  changes,  but  without  decay, 
'Tis  we  alone  who  pass  away. 

2  It  is  not  truth  that  flies,  'tis  we,  'tis 

we  are  flying ;  [we  are  dying. 
It  is  not  faith  that  dies,  'tis  we,  'tis 
O  ever-during  Faith  and  Truth, 
Whose  youth  is  age,  whose  age  is 
Twin  stars  of  immortality,  [youth ; 
Ye  cannot  perish  from  the  sky. 

3  It  is  not  hope  that  flies,  'tis  we,  'tis 

we  are  flying ;  [we  are  dying. 
It  is  not  love  that  dies,  'tis  we,  'tis 
Twin  streams  that  have  in  heaven 

your  birth, 
Ye  glide  in  gentle  joy  through  earth ; 
We    fade    like    flowers    beside    you 

sown — 
Ye  are  still  flowing,  flowing  on. 

4  Yet  we  but  die  to  live,  it  is  from  death 

we're  flying ;  [no  dying. 

For  ever  lives  our  life,  for  us  there  is 
We  die,  but  as  the  spring-bud  dies, 
In  summer's  golden  glow  to  rise ; 
These  be  our  days  of  vernal  bloom. 
Our  harvest  is  beyond  the  tomb. 

1043  (») 

Oh,  the  clanging  bells  of  Time  ! 

Night  and  day  they  never  cease ; 
We  are  wearied  with  their  chime, 

For  they  do  not  bring  us  peace ; 
And  we  hush  our  breath  to  hear, 

And  we  strain  our  eyes  to  see, 
If  thy  shores  are  drawing  near : 
Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 


SPECIAL  OCCASIONS  : 


2  Oh,  the  clanging  bells  of  Time  ! 

How  their  changes  rise  and  fall ; 
But  in  undertone  sublime, 

Sounding  clearly  through  them  all, 
Is  a  voice  that  must  be  heard, 

As  our  moments  onward  flee ; 
And  it  speaketh  aye  one  word : 
Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 

3  Oh,  the  clanging  bells  of  Time  ! 

To  their  voices,  loud  and  low, 
In  a  long,  unresting  line 

We  are  marching  to  and  fro ; 
And  we  yearn  for  sight  or  sound 

Of  the  life  that  is  to  be, 
For  thy  breath  doth  wrap  us  round : 
Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 

4  Oh,  the  clanging  bells  of  Time  ! 

Soon  their  notes  will  all  be  dumb, 
And  in  joy  and  peace  sublime 

We  shall  feel  the  silence  come  ! 
And  our  souls  their  thirst  will  slake, 

And  our  eyes  the  King  will  see, 
When  thy  glorious  morn  shall  break : 
Eternity  !  Eternity  ! 

1044  «) 

As  shadows  cast  by  cloud  and  sun, 
Flit  o'er  the  summer  grass, 

So,  in  Thy  sight,  Almighty  One, 
Earth's  generations  pass. 

Flit  -  ting  away,  .  flit  -  ting  away,  .  . 

Flitting  like  the  shadows  away  ;  .  . 
Flit  -  ting  away,  .  flit  -  ting  away,  .  . 

Flitting  like  the  shadows  away.  .  . 

2  And  while  the  years,  in  endless  host, 

Come  passing  swiftly  on,        [boast 
The  brightest  name  that  earth  can 
But  glistens,  and  is  gone. 

3  Yet  doth  the  Star  of  Bethlehem  shed 

A  lustre  pure  and  sweet, 
And  still  it  leads,  as  once  it  led, 
To  the  Messiah's  feet. 

4  O  Father,  may  that  Holy  Star 

Grow  every  year  more  bright, 
And  shed  its  glorious  beams  afar 
To  fill  the  world  with  light. 


1045  Gft) 


6.4.6.4.6.6.3.4. 

Fade,  fade,  each  earthly  joy;  Jesus 
is  mine  !  [mine  ! 

Break    every    tender    tie;     Jesus    is 

Dark  is  the  wilderness,  earth  has  no 
resting-place, 

Jesus  alone  can  bless,  Jesus  is  mine  ! 

Tempt  not  my  soul  away;  Jesus  is 
mine  !  [mine  ! 

Here   would   I   ever   stay;    Jesus   is 


Perishing  things  of  clay,  bora  but  for 

one  brief  day,  [mine  ! 

Pass  from  my  heart  away  !    Jesus  is 

3  Farewell,  ye  dreams  of  night;   Jesus 

is  mine  !  [mine  ! 

Lost  in  this  dawning  light;    Jesus  is 
All  that  my  soul  has  tried  left  but  a 

dismal  void, 
Jesus  has  satisfied ;  Jesus  is  mine  ! 

4  Farewell,  mortality ;  Jesus  is  mine  ! 
Welcome,  eternity ;  Jesus  is  mine  ! 
Welcome,  O  loved  and  blest ;  welcome, 

sweet  scenes  of  rest ;       [is  mine  ! 
Welcome,  my  Saviour's  breast;  Jesus 


1046  64) 


8.7. 


Days  and  moments  quickly  flying, 
Blend  the  living  with  the  dead ; 

Soon  will  you  and  I  be  lying 
Each  within  our  narrow  bed. 

2  Soon  our  souls  to  God  who  gave  them 

Will  have  sped  their  rapid  flight ; 

Able  now  by  grace  to  save  them — 

Oh,  that  while  we  can  we  might  ! 

3  Jesus,  Infinite  Redeemer, 

Maker  of  this  mortal  frame, 
Teach,  oh,  teach  us  to  remember 
What  we  are,  and  whence  we  came. 

Life  passeth  soon  ;  Death  draweth  near  : 
Keep  us,  good  Lord,  till  Thou  appear ; 

For  Thee  to  l»ve,  in  Thee  to  die,         [Amen. 
With    Thee    to    reign    through    Eternity. 

The  New  Year 


1047  (54) 


While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Nevermore  to  meet  us  here : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below: 
We  a  little  longer  wait ; 

But  how  little,  none  can  know.. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind — 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  1 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live,. 
With  eternity  in  view: 


The  New  Year 


Bless  Thy  Word  to  old  and  young ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
When  our  life's  short  race  is  run, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

1048  Oft) 

Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace; 

Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Here  I'll  raise  my  Ebenezer. 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I'm  come ; 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interposed  His  precious  blood. 

4  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  Thy  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love; 
Here's  my  heart,  oh,  take  and  seal  it. 
Seal  it  for  Thy  courts  above. 

1049  oft) 

Bless,  O  Lord,  the  opening  year 
To  each  soul  assembled  here; 
Clothe  Thy  word  with  power  divine, 
Make  us  willing  to  be  Thine. 

2  Shepherd  of  Thy  blood-bought  sheep, 
Teach  the  stony  hearts  to  weep ; 

Let  the  blind  have  eyes  to  see, 
See  themselves,  and  look  to  Thee. 

3  Where  Thou  hast  Thy  work  begun, 
Give  new  strength  the  race  to  run ; 
Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears; 
Wripe  away  the  mourner's  tears. 

4  Bless  us  all,  both  old  and  young ; 
Call  forth  praise  from  every  tongue ; 
Let  this  whole  assembly  prove 

All  Thy  power  and  all  Thy  love. 

1050 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Faithful  through  another  year, 

Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness ; 
Father  and  Redeemer,  hear  ! 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress,    [stay: 

Rock  of  Strength,  be  Thou  our 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread. 


With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4  Keep  us  faithful,  keep  us  pure, 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own; 
Help,  O  help  us  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 


1051 


/CCA 


11.10. 

All,  all  for  Thee  !  Dear  Saviour,  may 

this  watchword  [this  year : 

Be  Thine  own  keynote  for  my  life 

So  sweetly  harmonising  thought  and 

action,  [cord  hear. 

That  none  who  listen  shall  a  dis- 

2  All,  all  for  Thee  !   Oh,  take  me  now 

entirely  !  [gentle  hand ; 

Retune  each  note  with  Thine  own 

I  give  myself  afresh  into  Thy  keeping, 

To  do  or  suffer,  as  Thou  shalt  com- 

mand. 

3  I  give  my  heart — I  long  to  love  Thee 

better  [before ; 

Than  ever  I  have  done  in  years 

That  all  I  do  may  be  a  "joy,  not 

duty  " ;  [Thee  more  1 

Lord  Jesus,  grant  it:    may  I  love 

4  I  give  my  will — O  Master,  do  receive 

it;  [Thine; 

It    must    rebel    in    any    care    but 

I  cannot  keep  it,  it  is  so  self-pleasing : 

What  rest  to  think  it  is  no  longer 

mine  ! 

5  O  Master,  by  Thine  own  most  Holy 

Spirit,  [through  me, 

Send  heavenly  music  o'er  the  earth 
So  true,  so  beautiful,  so  soul-refresh- 
ing, [more  of  Thee  ! 
That  those  who  hear  it  may  learn 


1052  Gft) 


S.M. 


A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 
A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 

Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  great  day; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood* 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

2      A  few  more  suns  shall  set, 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time ; 
And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime. 


SPECIAL  OCCASIONS 


A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild,  rocky  shore ; 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more. 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er ; 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

Tis  but  a  little  while 
And  He  shall  come  again,        [lives 
Who  died  that  we  might  live;    who 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign. 

Seed -Time  and  Harvest 


1053 


/S.S.\ 
V712/ 


7.6 


We  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 

The  good  seed  on  the  land ; 
But  it  is  fed  and  watered 

By  God's  almighty  hand : 
He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain ; 
The  breezes,  and  the  sunshine, 

And  soft  refreshing  rain. 

All  good  gifts  around  us 
Are  sent  from  heaven  above : 

Then  thank  the  Lord,  oh,  thank  the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love  ! 

2  He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far : 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower ; 

He  lights  the  evening  star ; 
The  winds  and  waves  obey  Him ; 

By  Him  the  birds  are  fed ; 
Much  more  to  us,  His  children, 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. 

3  We  thank  Thee,  then,  O  Father, 

For  all  things  bright  and  good : 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 

Our  life,  our  health,  our  food. 
Accept  the  gifts  we  offer 

For  all  Thy  love  imparts ; 
And — what  Thou  most  desirest — 

Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 


1054  Cffi) 


P.M. 

Some  are  sowing  their  seed  in  the 
dawn-light  fair;  [glare; 

They  are  sowing  seed  in  the  noonday 

They  are  sowing  seed  in  the  soft 
twilight ;  [solemn  night. 

They  are  sowing  their  seed  in  the 

What  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 
What  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 
What  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 
What  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 


2  Some  are  sowing  their  seed  of  word 

and  deed,  [careless  heed; 

Which  the  cold  know  not,  nor  the 
Oh,  the  gentle  word,  and  the  kindest 

deed,  [its  sorest  need. 

That  have  blessed  the  sad  heart  in 
Sweet  shall  the  harvest  be  ! 

3  Some  are  sowing  the  seed  of  noble 

deed,  [heed ; 

With  a  sleepless  watch  and  an  earnest 
With  a  ceaseless  hand  in  the  earth 

they  sow,  [where'er  they  go. 

And    the    fields    are    all    whitening 

Rich  will  the  harvest  be  I 

4  Whether  sown  in  the   darkness,   or 

sown  in  the  light ; 
Whether  sown  in  weakness,  or  sown 

in  might ;  [in  wrath, 

Whether  sown  in  meekness,  or  sown 
In    the    broadest    highway,    or    the 

shadowy  path : 

Sure  will  the  harvest  be  I 


1055 


7.7.7.7  D. 


Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home : 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin ; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied : 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home. 

2  All  this  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown : 
First,  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear. 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear : 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest-home ; 
From  His  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  purge  away ; 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last, 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast ; 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store, 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come, 
To  Thy  final  harvest-home ; 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin ; 
There,  for  ever  purified, 

In  Thy  presence  to  abide : 

Come  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 

Raise  the  glorious  harvest-home. 


Seed- Time  and  Harvest 


1056 


/s.s.\ 

V663/ 


C.Mjl). 

With  songs  and  honours  sounding 

Address  the  Lord  on  high;  [loud, 
Over  the   heavens   He   spreads   His 

And  waters  veil  the  sky.  [cloud, 
He  sends  His  showers  of  blessings 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ;  [down, 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains 

And  corn  in  valleys  grow,    [crown, 

2  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 

And  wintry  days  appear. 
His  hoary  frost,  His  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 

In  icy  fetters  bound. 

3  He  sends  His  word  and  melts  the 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ;  [snow, 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 

And  bids  the  spring  return. 
The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  His  mighty  word:  [loud, 
With   songs   and   honours   sounding 

Praise  ye  the  Sovereign  Lord  ! 


1057 


(°i) 


PJS. 

Sowing  the  seed  by  the  dawn-light 
fair,  [glare ; 

Sowing  the  seed  by  the  noonday 
Sowing  the  seed  by  the  fading  light, 
Sowing  the  seed  in  the  solemn  night: 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

Sown  ...  in  the  dark  -  •  -  ness  or  sown  ...  in 
the  light,  .  .  .  [our  might,  .  .  . 

Sown  ...  in  our  weak ness  or  sown  ...  in 

Gathered  in  time  or  eternity, 

Sure,  ah,  sure  will  the  harvest  be  !  .  . . 

2  Sowing  the  seed  by  the  wayside  high, 
Sowing  the  seed  on  the  rocks  to  die; 
Sowing  the  seed  where  the  thorns  will 

spoil, 
Sowing  the  seed  in  the  fertile  soil : 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

3  Sowing  the  seed  of  a  lingering  pain, 
Sowing  the  seed  of  a  maddened  brain ; 
Sowing  the  seed  of  a  tarnished  name, 
Sowing  the  seed  of  eternal  shame : 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

4  Sowing  the  seed  with  an  aching  heart, 
Sowing  the  seed  while  the  tear-drops 

start ; 
Sowing  in  hope  till  the  reapers  come, 
Gladly  to  gather  the  harvest  home : 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 


1058 


(15) 


We   praise  Thee,   O   Lord,   for  the 

bountiful  harvest 

That  now  has  been  gathered  and 

garnered  with  care ; 

Rewarding  the  toil  of  the  sower  and 

reaper,  [share. 

While    all    in    its    blessings    may 

For  the  boun  -  -  -  tiful  harvest,  we  praise  Thee, 
We  thank  Thee  and  bless  Thee,  O  Lord  : 

For  the  boun tiful  harvest,  we  praise  Thee, 

and  bless  Thee,  O  Lord. 

2  We  praise  Thee,   O   Lord,   for   the 

bountiful  harvest, 
We  praise  Thee  for  sunshine,  the 

dew,  and  the  rain;  [bending 

For  soft  summer  breezes  so  gracefully 

The  bright  golden  billows  of  grain. 

3  We  praise  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thy 

wonderful  token      [vants  of  old, 
That  shines  as  it  shone  on  Thy  ser- 
The  pledge  and  assurance  that  seed- 
time and  harvest  [hold. 
From  earth  Thou  wilt  never  with- 

4  We   bless   Thee,   O   Lord,   for  Thy 

wonderful  mercies ;        [we  rai&e, 

And  while  to  Thy  glory  our  voices 

O  Thou  that  regardest  the  prayers  of 

Thy  people, 
Accept  our  thanksgiving  and  praise. 

1059 

Sing  to  the  Lord  of  harvest, 

Sing  songs  of  love  and  praise ; 
With  joyful  hearts  and  voices 

Your  hallelujahs  raise: 
By  Him  the  rolling  seasons 

In  fruitful  order  move, 
Sing  to  the  Lord  of  harvest 

A  song  of  happy  love. 

2  By  Him  the  clouds  drop  fatness, 

The  deserts  bloom  and  spring, 
The  hills  leap  up  in  gladness, 

The  valleys  laugh  and  sing: 
He  filleth  with  His  fulness 

All  things  with  large  increase; 
He  crowns  the  year  with  goodness, 

With  plenty  and  with  peace. 

3  Heap  on  His  sacred  altar 

The  gifts  His  goodness  gave, 
The  golden  sheaves  of  harvest, 

The  souls  He  died  to  save: 
Your  hearts  lay  down  before  Him, 

When  at  His  feet  ye  fall, 
And  with  your  lives  adore  Him, 

Who  gave  His  life  for  all. 


7.3.7.8JD. 


1062  «£) 


SPECIAL  OCCASIONS  i    Travellers  by  Land  and  Sea 

4  To  God  the  gracious  Father, 

Who  made  us  "  very  good  " ; 
To  Christ,  who,  when  we  wandered, 

Restored  us  with  His  blood; 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Who  doth  upon  us  pour 
His  blessed  dews  and  sunshine, 

Be  praise  for  evermore. 


1060 


P.M. 


He  sendeth  the  sunshine  and  rain, 
He  scattereth  dew  on  the  flowers ; 

He  maketh  the  desert  to  bloom — 
His     blessings     descend     as     the 
showers. 


Boun  -  -  -  tiful,  mer 
love  I  .  . . 


ciful,  won dcrful 


2  He  causeth  the  rivers  to  flow,    [clad ; 

The  fields  now  with  verdure  are 
He  tempers  the  wind  to  His  lambs, 
The  earth  with  His  fulness  is  glad. 

3  For  bounty  so  royal  and  free, 

For  mercies  unending  and  new, 
Oh,  help  us  to  praise  Thee,  dear  Lord, 
And  serve  Thee  in  all  that  we  do. 

Travellers  by  Land  and  Sea 

1061  (Ks) 

Eternal  Father  !   strong  to  save, 
Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless 

wave, 
Who  bidd'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep: 
Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea  ! 

2  O   Christ,   whose   voice   the   waters 

heard,  [word, 

And    hushed    their    raging    at    Thy 

Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 

And  calm  amid  the  storm  didst  sleep : 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea  ! 

3  O  Holy  Spirit !    who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  waters  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  their  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace: 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea  ! 

4  O  Trinity  of  love  and  power  ! 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour ; 
Fro  n  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and 
sea. 


b. 


Great  Ruler  of  the  land  and  sea, 
Almighty  God,  we  come  to  Thee ; 
Able  to  succour  and  to  save 
From  perils  of  the  wind  and  wave. 
Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep  I 

2  Speak  to  the  shadows  of  the  night, 
And  turn  their  darkness  into  light; 
Smooth   down   the   breakers*   rising 

crest, 
Say  to  the  billow,  "  Be  at  rest !  " 
Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep  1 

3  Soothe  the  rough  ocean's  troubled  face, 
And  bid  the  hurricane  give  place 
To  the  soft  breeze  that  wafts  the  bark 
Safely  alike  through  light  and  dark. 

Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep  I 

4  In  storm  or  battle,  with  Thine  arm 
Shield  Thou  the  mariner  from  harm— 
From  foes  without,  from  ills  within, 
From  deeds,  and  words,  and  thoughts, 

of  sin. 
Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep  ! 

5  O  Son  of  God,  in  days  of  ill,  [still  !  M 
Say  to  each  sorrow,  '"  Peace  !  be 
In  hours  of  weakness  be  Thou  nigh, 
Heal  Thou  the  sickness,  hear  the  cry. 

Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep  I 

6  When  hidden  is  each  guiding-star, 
Flash  out  the  beacon's  light  afar; 
From  mist  and  rock,  and  shoal  and 
Protect  the  sailor  on  his  way.   [spray, 

Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep  ! 

7  Defend   from   the   quick    lightning's 

stroke,  [shock ; 

And    from    the    iceberg's    crushing 
Take   Thou    the    helm,    and    surely 

guide 
The  wanderer  o'er  the  wayward  tide. 
Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep ! 

8  Good  Pilot  of  the  awful  main, 
Let  us  not  plead  Thy  love  in  vain; 
Jesus,  draw  near  with  kindly  aid, 
Say,  "  It  is  I ;  be  not  afraid  !  " 

Keep  by  Thy  mighty  hand,  oh  keep 
The  dwellers  on  the  homeless  deep  1 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS 


1063  fit) 

Light  in  the  darkness,  sailor,  day  is 
at  hand  !  [Haven's  land ; 

See  o'er  the  foaming  billows  fair 
Drear  was  the  voyage,  sailor,  now 
almost  o'er ;  [for  the  shore. 

Safe  within  the  lifeboat,  sailor,  pull 
Pull  for  the  shore?  sailor,  pull  for  the  shore  I 
Heed  not  the  rolling  waves,  but  bend  to  the 

oar  ;  [more  I 

Safe  in  the  lifeboat,  sailor,  cling  to  self  no 
Leave  the  poor  old  stranded  wreck,  and  pull 

for  the  shore. 

2  Trust  in  the  lifeboat,  sailor;   all  else 

will  fail :  [the  gale ; 

Stronger  the  surges  dash  and  fiercer 
Heed  not  the  stormy  winds,  though 

loudly  they  roar; 
Watch    the    "  Bright    and    Morning 

Star,"  and  pull  for  the  shore. 

3  Bright   gleams   the   morning,   sailor, 

uplift  the  eye ;        [glory  is  nigh  ! 
Clouds   and   darkness   disappearing, 
Safe  in  the  lifeboat,  sailor,  sing  ever- 
more :  [the  shore. 
"  Glory,  glory,  hallelujah  !  "  Pull  for 

1064  GS) 

Star  of  peace  !  to  wanderers  weary, 
Bright  the  beams  that  smile  on  me ; 
Cheer  the  pilot's  vision  dreary, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

2  Star  of  hope  !  gleam  on  the  billow, 

Bless  the  soul  that  sighs  for  Thee ; 
Bless  the  sailor's  lonely  pillow, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

3  Star  of  faith  !   when  winds  are  mock- 

All  his  toil,  he  flies  to  Thee;    [ing 
Save  him  on  the  billows  rocking, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

4  Star  divine  !  oh,  safely  guide  him, 

Bring  the  wanderer  home  to  Thee  ! 
Sore  temptations  long  have  tried  him, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

1065  (tt) 

Fifrce  and  wild  the  storm  is  raging 

Round  a  helpless  bark ; 
On  to  doom  'tis  swiftly  driving, 

O'er  the  waters  dark  ! 

Joy  !  .  .  behold  the  Sa  -  viour  !  . 

Joy  !  .  .  the  message  hear  !  .  . 

"  I'll  stand  by  until  the  morning  ; 

I've  come  to  save  you  ;  do  not  fear  !  " 

Yes,  "  I'll  stand  by  until  the  morning  ; 

I've  come  to  save  you  ;  do  not  fear  1  "  .  . 

2  Weary,  helpless,  hopeless  seamen, 
Fainting  on  the  deck, 


With  what  joy  they  hail  their  saviour, 
As  he  hails  the  wreck  ! 

3  On  a  wild  and  stormy  ocean, 

Sinking  'neath  the  wave, 
Souls  that  perish,  heed  the  message  ! — 
Christ  has  come  to  save  ! 

4  Daring  death  thy  soul  to  rescue, 

He  in  love  has  come ;  [ing, 

Leave  the  wreck  !   and  in  Him  trust- 
Thou  shalt  reach  thy  home  ! 

Christian  Missions 

1066 

Coming,  coming,  yes,  they  are, 
Coming,  coming,  from  afar ; 
From  the  wild  and  scorching  desert, 

Afric's  sons  of  colour  deep ; 
Jesus'  love  has  drawn  and  won  them, 

At  the  cross  they  bow  and  weep. 

2  Coming,  coming,  yes,  they  are, 
Coming,  coming,  from  afar; 
From  the  fields  and  crowded  cities, 

China  gathers  to  His  feet ; 
In  His  love  Shem's  gentle  children 
Now  have  found  a  safe  retreat. 

3  Coming,  coming,  yes,  they  are, 
Coming,  coming,  from  afar ; 
From  the  Indies  and  the  Ganges, 

Steady  flows  the  living  stream, 
To  love's  ocean,  to  His  bosom, 
Calvary  their  wondering  theme. 

4  Coming,  coming,  yes,  they  are, 
Coming,  coming,  from  afar; 
From  the  steppes  of  Russia  dreary, 

From  Slavonia's  scattered  lands, 
They  are  yielding  soul  and  spirit 
Into  Jesus'  loving  hands. 

5  Coming,  coming,  yes,  they  are, 
Coming,  coming,  from  afar ; 
From  the  frozen  realms  of  midnight, 

Over  many  a  weary  mile, 
To  exchange  their  soul's  long  winter 
For  the  summer  of  His  smile. 

6  Coming,  coming,  yes,  they  are, 
Coming,  coming,  from  afar ; 
All  to  meet  in  plains  of  glory, 

All  to  sing  His  praises  sweet ; 
What  a  chorus,  what  a  meeting 
With  the  family  complete  ! 


1067  (Sft) 


:«. 


God  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  ! 
Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face  ! 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine ; 
Fill  Thy  church  with  light  divine ; 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS: 


And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ! 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored : 

Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing, 
Gtory  to  their  Saviour  King  ! 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ! 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford ; 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give ; 
Man  to  God  devoted  live ; 

All  below,  and  all  above, 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  a  ad  love. 


1068 


8.7.4. 


O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
Look,  my  soul,  be  still,  and  gaze ; 

All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace : 

Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  Thy  glorious  morning  dawn  ! 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary ; 

Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  saving  light, 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night, 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

On  their  grossest  darkness  dawn, 
And  the  everlasting  gospel 
Spread  abroad  Thy  holy  name, 

O'er  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Immanuel's  land. 

5  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply,  and  still  increase: 

Sway  Thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

6  Every  creature,  living,  breathing, 

In  divinely  grateful  lays, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  praising, 
Magnify  the  God  of  grace : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Fill  the  universe  with  praise. 


1069  tt) 


7.8.4. 


Speed  Thy  servants,  Saviour,  speed 
them: 
Thou  art  Lord  of  winds  and  waves ; 


They  were  bound,  but  Thou  hast  freed 
Now  they  go  to  free  the  slaves;  [them; 

Be  Thou  with  them, 
'Tis  Thine  arm  alone  that  saves. 

2  Friends  and  home  and  all  forsaking, 

Lord,  they  go  at  Thy  command ; 
As  their  stay  Thy  promise  taking, 
While  they  traverse  sea  and  land : 

Oh,  be  with  them, 
Lead  them  safely  by  the  hand  ! 

3  Where  no  fruit  appears  to  cheer  them, 

And  they  seem  to  toil  in  vain — 
Then  in  mercy,  Lord,  draw  near  them, 
Then  their  sinking  hopes  sustain ; 

Thus  supported, 
Let  their  zeal  revive  again. 

4  In  the  midst  of  opposition 

Let  them  trust,  O  Lord,  in  Thee ; 
When  success  attends  their  mission, 
Let  Thy  servants  humble  be : 

Never  leave  them, 
Till  Thy  face  in  heaven  they  see ; 

5  There  to  reap  in  joy  for  ever,    [sown ; 

Fruit  that  grows  from  seed  here 
There  to  be  with  Him,  who  never 
Ceases  to  preserve  His  own, 

And  with  triumph 
Sing  a  Saviour's  grace  alone. 


1070  (H) 


7.«. 


From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, — 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain — 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high — 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 


Christian  Missions 


Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 
It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 

Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reign  ! 

X  U  /  X     Goe)  7.6.D. 

The  morning  light  is  breaking ; 

The  darkness  disappears  ! 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears ; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing — 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvation  ! 

Pursue  thine  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim — "  The  Lord  is  come  !  " 

1072  ("»!•) 

Speed  away  !    speed  away  on  your 
mission  of  light,  [ness  and  night ; 
To  the  lands  that  are  lying  in  dark- 
'Tis  the  Master's  command;    go  ye 
forth  in  His  name,  [claim. 

The  wonderful  Gospel  of  Jesus  pro- 
Take  your  lives  in  your  hand,  to  the 
work  while  'tis  day,  [away  ! 

Speed  away  !    speed  away  !    speed 

2  Speed  away  !    speed  away  with  the 

life-giving  Word, 
To  the  nations  that  know  not  the 

voice  of  the  Lord ; 
Take  the  wings  of  the  morning  and 

fly  o'er  the  wave, 
In  the  strength  of  your  Master  the 

lost  ones  to  save. 
He    is    calling    once    more — not    a 

moment's  delay  !  [away  ! 

Speed  away  !    speed  away  !    speed 

3  Speed  away  !    speed  away  with  the 

message  of  rest,       [age  opprest ; 
To  the  souls  by  the  tempter  in  bond- 


For  the  Saviour  has  purchased  their 

ransom  from  sin, 
And  the  banquet  is  ready :  oh,  gather 

them  in  ! 
To  the  rescue  make  haste,  there's  no 

time  for  delay,  [away  ! 

Speed  away  !    speed  away  !    speed 


1073  (?£) 


P.M. 


Tell  it  out  among  the  nations  that 
the  Lord  is  King ; 
Tell  it  out  !    Tell  it  out ! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  nations,  bid 
them  shout  and  sing ; 
Tell  it  out  !     Tell  it  out ! 
Tell  it  out  with  adoration  that  He 
shall  increase,       [King  of  Peace ; 
That  the  mighty  King  of  Glory  is  the 
Tell  it  out  with  jubilation,  let  the 
song  ne'er  cease ; 
Tell  it  out  !    Tell  it  out  ! 

2  Tell  it  out  among  the  people  that 

the  Saviour  reigns ; 
Tell  it  out  !     Tell  it  out ! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  bid 
them  break  their  chains ; 
Tell  it  out  !    Tell  it  out ! 
Tell  it  out  among  the  weeping  ones 
that  Jesus  lives,      [rest  He  gives ; 
Tell  it  out  among  the  weary  ones  what 
Tell  it  out  among  the  sinners  that  He 
came  to  save ; 
Tell  it  out !    Tell  it  out  ! 

3  Tell  it  out  among  the  people,  Jesus 

reigns  above ; 

Tell  it  out !    Tell  it  out ! 

Tell  it  out  among  the  nations,  that 

His  reign  is  love ; 

Tell  it  out  !    Tell  it  out ! 

Tell  it  out  among  the  highways  and 

the  lanes  at  home, 
Let  it  ring  across  the  mountains  and 
the  ocean's  foam,    [longer  roam ; 
That  the  weary,  heavy-laden,  need  no 
Tell  it  out  !    Tell  it  out ! 


1074  W) 


L.M 


Eternal  Father,  Thou  hast  said 
That  Christ  all  glory  shall  obtain; 

That  He  who  once  a  sufferer  bled 
Shall  o'er  the  world  a  conqueror 
reign. 

2  We  wait  Thy  triumph,  Saviour-King ; 
Long  ages  have  prepared  Thy  way ; 
Now  all  abroad  Thy  banners  fling, 
Set  time's  great  battle  in  array. 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS 


3  Thy  hosts  are  mustered  to  the  field ; 

"  The   Cross  !     the   Cross  !  "   the 
battle-call :  [yield, 

The   old   grim   towers   of  darkness 
And  soon  shall  totter  to  their  fall. 

4  On    mountain-tops    the    watch-fires 

glow,  [men  stand ; 

Where  scattered  wide  the  watch- 
Voice  echoes  voice,  and  onward  flow 
The  joyous  shouts  from  land  to 

land. 

5  Oh,  fill  the  Church  with  faith  and 

power  !  [cease ; 

Bid    her   long    night    of  weeping 
To  groaning  nations  haste  the  hour 
Of  life  and  freedom,  light  and  peace. 

1075 

Ye  Christian  heralds,  go  proclaim 
Salvation  through  ImmanuePs  name ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  Rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  flaming  zeal  your  heart  inspire ; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  hush  the  tempest  into  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labours  all  are  o'er, 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more, 
With  all  the  ransomed  hosts  to  fall, 
And  crown  our  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 


L.M. 


1076  ($&) 


CM. 

O  Church  of  Christ,  behold  at  last 
The  promised  sign  appear  ! 

The  Gospel  preached  in  all  the  world, 
And  lo  !  the  King  draws  near. 

He  shall  reign  from  sea  to  sea, 
When  He  girds  on  His  conquering  sword ; 

All  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  see 
The  salvation  of  our  God. 

2  With  girded  loins,  make  haste,  make 

Thy  witness  to  complete,       [haste, 

That  Christ  may  take  His  throne  and 

All  nations  to  His  feet.  [bring 

3  And  Thou,  O  Israel,  long  in  dust, 

Arise,  and  come  away  ! 
See  how  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 
Sheds  forth  the  beams  of  day. 

4  The    scattered    sons    are    gathering 

The  fig  tree  buds  again ;        [home, 
A  little  while,  and  David's  Son 
On  David's  throne  shall  reign. 

5  Then  sing  aloud,  O  Pilgrim  Church, 

Brief  conflict  yet  remains, 
And  then  Immanuel  descends 
To  bind  thy  foe  in  chains  ! 


c.c.\ 


1077  ft, 

Going  forth  at  Christ's  command, 
Going  forth  to  every  land ; 
Full  salvation  making  known, 
Through  the  blood  of  God's  dear  Son. 

"  Saved  to  serve  1  "  the  watchword  ring, 
Saved  to  serve  our  glorious  King  ; 
Tell  the  story  o'er  and  o'er. 
Saved  to  serve  for  evermore. 

2  Serving  God  through  all  our  days, 
Toiling  not  for  purse  or  praise ; 
But  to  magnify  His  name, 
While  the  gospel  we  proclaim. 

3  Seeking  only  souls  to  win 
From  the  deadly  power  of  sin ; 
We  would  guide  their  steps  aright, 
Out  of  darkness  into  light. 

1078 

Tell  the  whole  wide  world  of  Jesus, 
Bear  the  news  from  shore  to  shore ; 

Telling  sinners  of  the  Saviour, 
Let  the  light  spread  more  and  more. 

Tell  the  world,  .  .  .  the  whole  wide  world; 

Bear  the  news  .  .  .  from  shore  to  shore; 
Tell  the  whole  wide  world  of  Jesus, 

Praise  His  name  for  evermore  1 

2  Send  abroad  the  gospel  heralds, 

Let  them  take  the  blessed  light 
Into  every  land  of  darkness,  % 

Piercing  through  the  shades  of  night. 

3  Yes,  we'll  send  the  joyful  message 

Over  mountain,  over  wave, 
Telling  everywhere  of  Jesus, 
And  His  mighty  power  to  save. 

4  While  we  pray  for  other  nations, 

Send  them  help  with  willing  hand; 
Let  us  not  forget  the  home-fields — 
Jesus  for  our  native  land  ! 

1079  (») 

We  have  heard  the  joyful  sound : 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
Tell  the  message  all  around : 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
Bear  the  news  to  every  land,    [waves ; 

Climb   the   steeps   and   cross    the 
Onward  ! — 'tis  our  Lord's  command: 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
2  Waft  it  on  the  rolling  tide : 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
Say  to  sinners  far  and  wide : 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
Sing,  ye  islands  of  the  sea, 

Echo  back,  ye  ocean  caves ; 
Earth  shall  keep  her  jubilee : 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 


Christian  Missions 


3  Sing  above  the  toil  and  strife — 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
By  His  death  and  endless  life — 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
Sing  it  softly  through  the  gloom, 

When  the  heart  for  mercy  craves ; 
Sing  in  triumph  o'er  the  tomb — 

Jesus  saves  1  Jesus  saves  ! 

4  Give  the  winds  a  mighty  voice : 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 
Let  the  nations  now  rejoice — 

Jesus  saves  I  Jesus  saves  ! 
Shout  salvation  full  and  free 

To  every  strand  that  ocean  laves ; 
This  our  song  of  victory, 

Jesus  saves  !  Jesus  saves  ! 

1080  ("£) 

Sowing  the  precious  seed  in  the  early 
dawn  of  morning,  [noonday  fair ; 
Sowing  the  precious  seed  in  the 
Sowing  the  precious   seed,   for  the 
youthful  heart's  adorning, 
Sowing  the  precious  seed  with  a 
patient  care. 
Sowing  the  precious  seed,  sowing  the  precious 
seed,  [hand ; 

Scattering  far  and   wide,  with  patient   loving 
Breaking  the  bread  of  life, 
Telling  o'er  the  Gospel  story, 
Sowing  the  precious  seed  in  the  dear  homeland. 

2  Sowing  the  precious  seed  at  the  early 

day's  declining,  [light  dim ; 

Sowing  the  precious  seed  in  the  twi- 

Sowing   the    precious   seed,    neither 

doubting  nor  repining,  [to  Him. 
Leaving  it  all  to  God,  trusting  all 

3  Sowing   the   precious   seed  with  an 

earnest,  true  endeavour, 
Sowing  the  precious  seed  of  the 

golden  grain ; 
Sowing  the  precious  seed,   and  the 

hand  withholding  never, 
Praying  that  God  will  send  it  the 

sun  and  rain. 


1081  e#) 


P.M. 


Hear  the  everlasting  song, 

Breaking  through  the  sky : 
'*  Glory,  glory  be  to  God, 

To  God  on  high  !  " 
Through  the  blessed  courts  of  light, 

Saints  and  angels,  joyful  singing, 
Strike  their  harps  and  shout  aloud, 

"  The  Lord  is  King  !  " 
2  Hear  the  loud  triumphant  song 

O'er  the  world  resound ; 
Like  a  mighty  ocean  rolls 

The  glad,  glad  sound ; 


"  Hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lord  !  " 
Distant  climes  His  triumph  singing. 

Lift  their  voice  and  shout  aloud, 
"  The  Lord  is  King  !  " 

3  Praise  the  blessed  Three  in  One, 

All  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost  ! 
As  it  was  in  all  the  past, 

Through  eternal  ages  ringing, 
Ransomed  ones  shall  still  proclaim, 

"  The  Lord  is  King  !  " 

lUoZ    (l20")  P.M. 

There's  a  call  comes  ringing  o'er  the 

restless  wave,  [light  !  "  .  .  . 

"  Send  the  light,   .   .   .   send  the 

There  are  souls  to  rescue,  there  are 

souls  to  save,  [light  !  "  .  .  . 

"Send  the  light,   .   .   .   send  the 

Send  the  light,  .  .  .  the  blessed  gospel  light  1 
Let  it  shine  from  shore  to  shore  ! 

Send  the  light,  .  .  .  the  blessed  gospel  light ! 
Let  it  shine  for  evermore  1 

2  We  have  heard  the  Macedonian  call 

to-day,  [light  !  "  .  .  . 

"  Send  the  light,   .   .   .   send  the 

And  our  grateful  offerings  at  the  cross 

we  lay,  [light !  "  .  .  . 

"  Send  the  light,   .   .   .  send  the 

3  May   the   grace   of  Jesus   unto   all 

abound,  [light  !  "  .  .  . 

"  Send  the  light,   .   .   .  send  the 

And  a  Christlike  spirit  everywhere  be 

found,  Dight  !  "  .  .  . 

"  Send  the  light,   .   .   .  send  the 

4  Let  us  not  grow  weary  in  the  work  of 

love,  [light  !  " 

"  Send   the  light,  .  .   .   send   the 

While  we  gather  jewels  for  our  crown 

above,  [light  !  "  .  .  . 

"  Send   the  light,   .   .   .   send  the 

1083  Ci?) 

Great  Jehovah,  mighty  Lord, 
Vast  and  boundless  is  Thy  word ; 
King  of  kings,  from  shore  to  shore 
Thou  shalt  reign  for  evermore. 

2  Jew  and  Gentile,  bond  and  free, 
All  shall  yet  be  one  in  Thee ; 
All  confess  Messiah's  name, 

All  His  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

3  From  her  night  shall  China  wake ; 
Afric's  sons  their  chains  shall  break ; 
Egypt,  where  Thy  people  trod, 
Shall  adore  and  praise  our  God. 


7*. 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS 

4  India's  groves  of  palm  so  fair 

Shall  resound  with  praise  and  prayer ; 
Ceylon's  isle  with  joy  shall  sing, 
"  Glory  be  to  Christ  our  King  !  " 

5  North  and  South  shall  own  Thy  sway ; 
East  and  West  Thy  voice  obey; 
Crowns  and  thrones  before  Thee  fall, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  all. 


1084  (Sft) 


LJfl. 


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  Peoples  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

3  To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  His  head ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall 
With  every  morning  sacrifice.        [rise 

4  Then  all  the  earth  shall  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  its  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 


1085 


8.7. 


Send  the  Light,  oh,  send  it  quickly 

Far  across  the  heaving  main ; 
Speed  the  news  of  full  salvation 
Through  a  dear  Redeemer's  name. 
Send  the  Light,  oh,  send  it  quickly 

To  the  isles  beyond  the  sea  ; 
Let  them  hear  the  wondrous  story — 
Love  is  boundless,  grace  is  free  ! 

2  Send  the  Light,  where  souls  are  dying 

In  their  darkness,  gloom,  and  night ; 
Haste,  oh,  haste  !  the  days  are  fleet- 
ing. 

And  the  hours — how  swift  their 
flight! 

3  Send  the  Light— the  Lord  commands 

t  To  His  Holy  Word  attend :         [it ; 
"  Go  ye  forth  and  preach  My  gospel ; 
Lo  !  I'm  with  you  to  the  end." 


1086  as) 


Far  and  near  the  fields  are  teeming 

With  the  waves  of  ripened  grain ; 

Far  and  near  their  gold  is  gleaming 

O'er  the  sunny  slope  and  plain. 

Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  send  forth  reapers  ! 

Hear  us,  while  to  Thee  we  cry ; 
Send  them  now  the  sheaves  to  gather, 
Ere  the  harvest-time  pass  by. 


8.7. 


2  Send  them  forth  with  morn's  first 

beaming, 
Send  them  in  the  noontide's  glare ; 
When  the  sun's  last  rays  are  gleaming. 
Bid  them  gather  everywhere. 

3  Hasten  now,  the  grain  is  bending, 

Gather  now  the  sheaves  of  gold ; 
Homeward  then  at  evening  wending, 
Thou  shalt  come  with  joy  untold. 


7 


/S.SA 

V7oo; 


7l. 


Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 
When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 

Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  Gospel's  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  His  name  adore ; 
Satan  and  his  host  o'erthrown, 
Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain ; 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace> 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord  I 

Ever  praise  His  glorious  name  ! 
All  His  mighty  acts  record ; 
Ail  His  wondrous  love  proclaim* 

1088  &) 

Assembled  at  Thy  great  command, 
Before  Thy  face,  great  King,  we  stand ; 
The  voice  that  marshalled  every  star, 
Has  called  Thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands  to 

spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled ; 
Along  the  line,  to  either  pole, 
The  thunder  of  Thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  Our  prayers  assist,  accept  our  praise ; 
Our  hopes  revive,  our  courage  raise ; 
Our  counsels  aid ;  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

4  Forth  with  Thy  chosen  heralds  come ; 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home ; 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the 

sound, 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 


L.M. 


1089  (W 


Lift  up  thine  eyes,  O  watchman, 

The  armies  of  the  Lord 
Are  riding  forth  to  conquest 

With  buckler,  shield,  and  sword 
Glad  tidings  unto  Zion 

That  valiant  host  shall  bring, 


7.6. 


Christian  Endeavour 


10.11. 


And  shout  aloud,  Hosanna  ! 
The  Lord,  the  Lord  is  King : 

2  What  dost  thou  see,  O  watchman  ? 

What  dost  thou  see  afar  ? 
"  The  gleaming  of  a  banner, 

The  rising  of  a  Star ;  " 
Then  cry  aloud,  O  watchman, 

With  trumpet  voice  proclaim 
To  all  a  full  salvation,  [name. 

Through     Christ     the     Saviour's 

3  That  radiant  banner  gleaming, 

That  Star  divinely  bright, 
Shall  bear  to  every  nation 

The  blessed  gospel  light : 
All  kingdoms,  crowns,  and  sceptres, 

Before  the  Cross  shall  fall, 
And  Christ  shall  reign  triumphant, 

The  King  and  Lord  of  all. 

1090  (») 

Far,  far  away  in  heathen  darkness 

dwelling,  [lost ; 

Millions  of  souls  for  ever  may  be 

Who,  who  will  go  Salvation's  story 

telling —  [cost  ? 

Looking  to  Jesus,  counting  not  the 

"  All  power  is  given  unto  Me  !  All  power  is 
given  unto  Me  !  Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and 
preach  the  Gospel ;  and  lo,  I  am  with  you 
alway." 

2  See  o'er  the  world  wide  open  doors 

inviting :  [in  ! 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise  and  enter 

Christians,  awake  !    your  forces  all 

uniting,  [chains  of  sin  ! 

Send  forth  the  gospel,  break  the 

3  "  Why  will  ye  die  ?  "  the  voice  of  God 

is  calling ;  [His  Name : 

"  Why  will  ye  die  ?  "  re-echo  in 

Jesus  hath  died  to  save  from  death 

appalling ;  [claim. 

Life  and  salvation  therefore  go  pro- 

4  God  speed  the  day  when  those  of 

every  nation,  [shall  sing ; 

"  Glory    to    God "    triumphantly 

Ransomed,    redeemed,    rejoicing    in 

salvation,  [is  King  !  " 

Shout  "Hallelujah,  for  the  Lord 

Christian  Endeavour 


1091  ») 


8.8.86. 


We  coLie  to-day  from  near  and  far, 
The  light  of  hope  our  guiding  star ; 
In  Jesus'  name  we  gather  here, 
For  strength  and  words  of  cheer. 

9 


Oh,  wondrous  words,  sweet  words  of  cheer 
That  Jesus  speaks  in  tones  so  clear  : 
Still  may  they  grow  to  us  more  dear 
While  gathered  in  His  name. 

2  'Tis  good  to  meet  in  His  blest  name, 
And  all  His  wondrous  love  proclaim ; 
To  find  the  way  of  life  more  dear, 
And  hear  glad  words  of  cheer. 

3  O  Saviour,  bless  our  Christian  band, 
For  Thee  enlisted,  heart  and  hand ; 
Incline  to  us  Thy  gracious  ear, 
And  give  us  words  of  cheer. 

4  And   when  we  leave  this  hallowed 

place, 
Oh,  grant  to  us  Thy  heavenly  grace; 
In  all  our  way,  oh,  be  Thou  near, 
To  speak  glad  words  of  cheer. 


1092  (S) 


Hi. 

Keep  step  with  the  Master,  whatever 
betide ;        [close  to  your  Guide ; 

Though  dark  be  the  pathway,  keep 

While  foes  are  alluring,  and  danger  is 
near,  [nothing  to  fear. 

When    walking    with    Jesus,    you've 

Keeping  step,  ...  go  bravely  forward, 
And  thy  cour  -  -  age  still  renew ;  .  .  . 

Daily  walk  .  .  .  with  Christ  your  Saviour, 
He  will  lead  you  all  the  journey  through  . 

2  Keep  step  with  the  Master,  wherever 

you  go ; 
Through  darkness   and   shadow   the 

way  He  will  show,  [will  illume. 
The  light  of  His  presence  your  path 
And  make  all  the  desert  a  garden  of 

bloom. 

3  Keep  step  with  the  Master;  nor  halt 

by  the  way ;  [haste  to  obey  ! 

Whate'er  He  commands  you,  oh, 
Arise  at  His  bidding,  press  on  in  His 

might ;  [to  be  right. 

While  walking  with  Jesus,  you're  sure 


1093 


P.M. 

There  is  light  above,  there  are  smiles 
of  love, 

When  in  Jesus  we  abide ;  [ways, 
There  are  golden  rays  on  our  rugged 

When  we  keep  on  the  sunny  side. 

Keep  on  the  sunny  side,  .  . 

Keep  on  the  sunny  side  ;  .  . 

With  Jesus  near,  why  should  we  fear  ? 

Let  us  keep  on  the  sunny  side. 

2  A  blessing  will  fall  on  the  hearts  of  all, 
When  in  Jesus  we  confide, 
And  the  heavenly  beam  of  His  love 
will  gleam, 
When  we  keep  on  the  sunny  side. 


CHRISTIAN  ENDEAVOUR  : 


3  Then  let  us  press  on  with  a  cheerful 
From  morn  till  eventide,         [song, 
And  our  paths  shall  be  bright  in  the 
Saviour's  light, 
While  we  keep  on  the  sunny  side. 


1094  CS) 


L.M. 

A  Christian  band  from  far  and  near, 
We  meet  to  learn  of  Jesus  here ; 
To  read  His  Word,  whose  every  line 
Is  filled  with  hope  and  joy  divine. 

May  our  Endeavour  Band,  now  gathered  in 
His  name,  [His  fame  ! 

United  heart  and  hand,  go  forth  to  spread 

Then  firmly  let  us  stand,  for  God  and  native 
land,  [Christian  band. 

And  pray  that  He  may  bless  and  keep  our 

2  We  gather  here,  where  all  may  sing 
Glad  songs  of  praise  to  Christ  our 

King ;  [way 

Where  youthful  hearts  may  find  the 
That  leads  to  life  and  endless  day. 

3  The  Master's  work  we'll  still  pursue, 
A  rid  here  again  our  pledge  renew, 
To  follow  Him,  to  trust  His  love, 

1  ill  gathered  home  with  Him  above. 


1095 


/N.H.\ 


7.6. 


For  Christ  is  our  Endeavour, 

Our  hearts  to  Him  belong; 
His  presence  cheers  us  ever, 

His  love  inspires  our  song : 
We  come  in  youth's  bright  morning, 

Obedient  to  His  word, 
And  seek  for  our  adorning, 

The  beauty  of  the  Lord. 

2  In  fulness  of  His  blessing, 

Good  work  for  Him  we'll  do ; 
His  name  with  joy  confessing, 

His  standard-bearers  true ; 
And  He  will  never  fail  us, 

Whatever  may  betide ; 
Though  danger  should  assail  us, 

In  Him  we  safe  abide. 

3  With  youthful  ardour  glowing, 

We  form  a  Christian  band ; 
The  joy  of  Jesus  knowing, 

We  for  His  honour  stand ; 
For  He  is  our  Redeemer, 

And  to  Him  we  belong, 
Whose  grace  shall  fail  us  never, 

Whose  love  inspires  our  song. 


1096  (c#) 


P.M. 

"  For  Christ  and  the  Church  "   let 

our  voices  ring,      [blessed  King; 

Let  us  honour  the  name  of  our  own 


Let  us  work  with  a  will  in  the  strength 
of  youth,  [of  truth. 

And  loyally  stand  for  the  kingdom 
For  Christ,  .  .  our  dear  Redeemer, 

For  Christ  .  .  who  died  to  save ; 
For  the  Church  .  .  .  His  blood  hath  purchased ; 

Lord,  make  us  pure  and  brave. 

2  "  For  Christ  and  the  Church  "  be  our 

earnest  prayer,  [daily  bear ; 

Let  us  follow  His  banner,  the  cross 
Let   us   yield,   wholly   yield,    to   the 

Spirit's  power,  [brightest  hour. 
And   faithfully   serve   Him   in   life's 

3  "  For  Christ  and  the  Church  "  willing 

offerings  make, 
Time  and  talents  and  gold  for  the 

dear  Master's  sake ;  [to  Him, 
We  will  render  the  best  we  can  bring 
The  heart's  wealth  of  love,  that  will 

never  grow  dim. 

4  "  For  Christ  and  the  Church  "  let  us 

cast  aside, 
By  His  conquering  grace,  chains  of 

self,  fear,  and  pride ;  [so  grand ; 
May  our  lives  be  enriched  by  an  aim 
Then  happy  the  call  to  the  Saviour's 

right  hand. 

1097  CS) 

Army  of  Endeavour,  hear  the  trumpet 

call ;  [one  and  all  ! 

'Gainst  the  foe  advancing,  forward, 

Christ  is  our  Commander;    faithful 

let  us  be : 

He  will  give  to  us  the  victory  ! 

Though  the  battle  rages,  what  have  we  to 

fear  ? 
In  the  wildest  conflict  He  is  ever  near ; 
Trusting  in  our  Leader,  faithful  let  us  be ; 
He  will  give  the  victory  ! 

2  In  His  royal  service  there's  a  work 

for  all,  [those  that  fall ; 

Cheering  on  the  faint  ones,   lifting 

Unto  Him  who  calls  us,  ever  faithful 

He  will  give  to  us  the  victory  !   [be : 

3  Ever  pressing  onward  in  the  cause  of 

right,  [the  light ; 

Holding  up  the  banner,  walking  in 
Keeping   His   commandments,   great 

rewards  have  we : 
He  will  give  to  us  the  victory  ! 

1098 

On,    march    on,    O    Army    of   En- 

deav'rers  !  [unfurled ; 

On,  march  on,  with  banners  wide 

Strike  for  right,  the  Lord  Himself  is 

with  you,  [world. 

Shout  the  cry  of  battle  o'er  the 


Christian  Endeavour 


Storm  the  fort  by  Satan's  host  defended, 
Storm  the  fort,  and  set  the  prisoners  free ; 

Onward  still,  though  legions  rise  against  you, 
Follow  Him  who  giveth  victory. 

2  On,    march    on,    O    Army    of   En- 

deav'rers  !  [prevail; 

On,  march  on,  the  truth  shall  yet 

Lo,  in  dust  the  foe  shall  fall  before 

you,  [not  fail. 

Trusting  Him  whose  promise  can- 

3  Hail,  all  hail,  O  Army  of  Endeav'rers  ! 

Crowd  your  ranks,  the  sword  of 

triumph  wield ;  [conquer, 

He  who  leads  will  give  you  grace  to 

You  shall  come  victorious  from 
the  field. 

4  Hail,  all  hail,  O  Army  of  Endeav'rers  ! 

Robe  and  palm  are  waiting  you  on 
high; 
Bear  the  cross  of  Christ  a  little  longer, 
Tell  the  world  the  crowning  day  is 
nigh. 

1099  (W 

Walking  in  the  sunshine,  beautiful 

and  bright,  [night ; 

In   the  rosy  morning,   or  the  dewy 

Steadily  advancing,  onward  day  by 

Follow  Jesus  all  the  way.  [day, 

Fol  -  low,  .  we  will  follow  Jesus  ; 

Fol  -  low,  .  follow  day  by  day ; 
On  -  ward,  .  wheresoe'er  He  leads  us, 

We  will  follow  Jesus  all  the  way. 

2  In    the    brightest    sunshine,    or    the 

darkest  gloom,        [mer's  bloom : 
In  the  lovely  springtime,  or  the  sum- 
Hear  the  Saviour  calling,  hasten  to 
Follow  Jesus  all  the  way.        [obey, 

3  In    the    golden    sunshine,     or    the 

shadows  deep,       [sinks  to  sleep : 

When  the  storm  is  raging,  when  it 

Trusting  in  His  mercy  till  the  closing 

Follow  Jesus  all  the  way.  [day, 

1100  AS) 

Christian     soldiers    all,     hear    our 
Leader's  call ;  [mand  ? 

Who  will  rally  at  the  King's  corn- 
Firmly,  steadily,  on  to  victory, 
See,  advancing,   "  Our  Endeavour 
Band." 

Forward  !  soldiers  all ;  hear  our  Leader's  call ! 

Onward  !    onward,    with    the    Sword    and 
Shield  ! 
Signals  flashing  bright,  in  the  shining  light, 

Cheer  us  onward  to  the  battlefield  ! 

2  Hear  the  trump  of  war  sounding  near 

and  far,  [name ; 

Haste    to    conquer    in    Jehovah's 


To    the    promised    land,    with    His 
mighty  hand, 
He  will  lead  us  with  a  loud  acclaim. 

3  On,  our  foes  to  brave  !  on,  the  world 

to  save  !  [moments  fly ; 

Armed     with     courage     as     the 

Shouts  of  triumph  rise,  rank  to  rank 

replies,  [high  ! 

As  with  joy  we  wave  our  banners 

4  When   our  labour's   done,   and   the 

victbry  won,  [above ; 

Then    with    Jesus    we    shall    meet 

Oh,  how  sweet  'twill  be,  there  His 

face  to  see, 
In  the  mansions  of  eternal  love  ! 

1101® 

Whatever  you  do,  wherever  you  go, 
Be  loyal  to  Jesus,  your  King  ! 

Oh,  serve  Him  aright,  and  walk  in 
the  light : 
Be  loyal  to  Jesus,  your  King  ! 

Be  loyal  to  Jesus,  and  true  !  .  .  .  [renew ; 
His  arm  will  sustain  thee,  His  strength  will 
Walk  close  to  Him  ever,  His  cross  keep  in  view  : 

Be  loyal  to  Jesus,  your  King  ! 

2  Though  tempted  and  tried,  stand  close 

by  His  side ;   Be  loyal,  etc. 
Through  faith  in  His  name  the  victory 
claim :  Be  loyal,  etc. 

3  Though  foes  may  annoy,  still  serve 

Him  with  joy :   Be  loyal,  etc. 
Though  danger  and  doubt  encompass 
about :   Be  loyal,  etc. 

4  Go,  spread  the  glad  word,  and  sing  of 

the  Lord :  Be  loyal,  etc. 
Your  anthems  of  praise  triumphantly 
raise:   Be  loyal,  etc. 


1102 


From  yonder  western  plain 

There  comes  the  signal  strain, 
Tis  loyalty,  loyalty,  loyalty  to  Christ  ! 

Its  music  rolls  along, 

The  hills  take  up  the  song  [Christ  ! 
Of  loyalty,   loyalty,   yes,   loyalty   to 

"  On  to  victory  !  On  to  victory  !  " 
Cries  our  great  Commander  ! 
"  On  !  "  .  .  .  We'll  move  at  His  command ; 
We'll  soon  possess  the  land,  [Christ ! 

Through   loyalty,   loyalty,   yes,   loyalty   to 

2      Oh  hear,  ye  brave,  the  sound 
That  moves  the  earth  around, 
'Tis  loyalty,  loyalty,  loyalty  to  Christ  ! 
Arise  to  dare  and  do, 
Ring  out  the  watchword  true 
Of  loyalty,   loyalty,   yes,    loyalty   to 
Christ  ! 


CHRIS  TIA  N  ENDEA  VO  UR  : 


3  Come  join  our  loyal  throng, 
We'll  rout  the  giant  wrong, 

Through  loyalty,  loyalty,  loyalty  to 
Where  Satan's  banners  float  [Christ! 
We'll  send  this  bugle  note  [Christ  ! 

Of  loyalty,   loyalty,   yes,   loyalty   to 

4  The  strength  of  youth  we  lay 

At  Jesus'  feet  to-day,  [Christ  ! 

Through  loyalty,  loyalty,  loyalty  to 
The  Gospel  we'll  proclaim 
Throughout  the  world's  domain, 

Of  loyalty,   loyalty,   yes,   loyalty   to 
Christ  ! 


1103 


/CCA 
U29/ 


P.M. 


Onward,  O  Junior  Endeav'rers  ! 

Rescue  the  children  to-day ; 
Lead  them  to  Jesus  the  Saviour, 

Hasten  to  show  them  the  way. 

Onward,  O  Junior  Endeav'rers  ! 

Forward  for  truth  and  the  right ; 
Gather  the  lost  from  the  darkness 

Into  the  beautiful  light. 

2  Onward,  O  Junior  Endeav'rers  ! 

Why  should  we  longer  delay  ? 
Many,  unheeding  God's  mercy, 
Sadly  are  drifting  away. 

3  Onward,  O  Junior  Endeav'rers  ! 

Haste  with  the  life-giving  bread ; 
Bring  them  to  Jesus  the  Shepherd — 
Surely  they  all  should  be  fed. 

4  Onward,  O  Junior  Endeav'rers  ! 

Scatter  bright  smiles  while  we  may ; 
Onward  and  upward  and  homeward, 
Singing  glad  songs  on  the  way. 


1104  «) 


7.6. 

The  vows  of  God  are  on  you,  ye  Chris- 
tian youth,  arise ; 

The  blood  of  Christ  has  won  you  your 
heritage,  the  skies. 

Rise  up,  cast  off  your  fetters ;  born  of 
celestial  birth,  [for  earth. 

Ye  are  no  longer  debtors  to  live  alone 

The  vows  of  God  are  on  you,  O  Christian 
youth,  arise  ;  [beyond  the  skies. 

The  blood  of  Christ  has  won  you  a  home 

2  It  is  no  idle  story,  it  is  no  dream  of 

night,  [children  of  the  light. 

Redeemed    in    Christ    to    glory,    ye 
The  vows  of  God  are  on  you,  rise  up, 

and  make  them  good ; 
He  will  at  last  enthrone  you,  in  death 

for  you  He  stood. 
Then  every  fetter  sunder,  aside  lay 

every  chain,    [calling  high  attain. 
And  dream  no  more,  nor  wander,  your 


He  sets  a  prize  before  you,  who  won 

the  prize  before ;    [for  evermore. 

His  blessed  banner  o'er  you  shall  float 

4  With  sin,  then,  do  not  dally,   with 

flowers  do  not  delay, 
But  round  Christ's  standard  rally,  as 

children  of  the  day ; 
Rise  up,  no  wish  reserving,  lay  every 

weight  aside,    [He  bled  and  died. 
With  joy  your  Master  serving,  for  you 


1105 


7s. 


Let  the  light  of  love  shine  clear, 
Bringing  comfort,  hope,  and  cheer ; 
Life  hath  oft  a  rainy  day, 
Scatter  sunbeams  by  the  way. 

Sun  .  .  .  beams  !  scatter  all  along, 
Making  life  a  happy  song  ! 
Jesus  is  the  light  to-day, 
Scatter  sunbeams  by  the  way. 

2  Many  hearts  are  sorrow-bowed, 
See  no  light  beyond  the  cloud ; 
Point  them  to  a  heavenly  ray, 
Scatter  sunbeams  by  the  way. 

3  Oh,  to  bring  some  golden  gleams 
From  the  land  where  glory  beams ; 
Blessing  others  day  by  day, 
Scattering  sunbeams  by  the  way. 


1106 


/c.c.\ 

U02/ 


7.6. 

Oh,  help  me  tell  the  story  of  Christ  my 

Lord  and  King;    [delights  to  sing. 

For  of  His  boundless  mercy  my  soul 

Oh,  help  me  tell  the  story  of  Jesus'  boundless 

love,  [His  praise  above  ! 

Till,   with   the   Church   triumphant,   I   sing 

2  He  brought  me  out  of  bondage,  He 

paid  my  debt  of  sin ;  [might  enter  in. 
The  door  of  Life  He  opened,  that  I 

3  He  left  His  home  in  glory,  He  laid  His 

sceptre  down,  [might  wear  a  crown. 
And  on  the  cross  He  suffered,  that  I 

4  Be  this  my  one  Endeavour,  to  glorify 

His  name ;  [world  proclaim. 

The  story  of  Redemption  to  all  the 


1107 


/C.C.N 
V85J 


6.5. 

In  a  world  where  sorrow  ever  will  be 
known,  [sad  and  lone ; 

Where  are  found  the  needy,  and  the 

How  much  joy  and  comfort  you  can 
all  bestow,  [you  go  ! 

If  you   scatter   sunshine   everywhere 

Scat ter  sunshine  all  along  your  way, 

Cheer  and  bless  and  brighten  every  passing 
day. 


Christian  Endeavour 


2  Slightest  actions  often  meet  the  sorest 

needs,  [kindly  deeds ; 

For  the  world  wants  daily  little 
Oh,  what  care  and  sorrow  you  may 

help  remove,  [pathy  and  love. 

With  your  songs  and  courage,  sym- 

3  When    the    days    are    gloomy,    sing 

some  happy  song ;  [courage  strong ; 
Meet  the  world's  repining  with  a 
Go  with  faith  undaunted  through  the 

ills  of  life,  [toil  and  strife. 

Scatter  smiles  and  sunshine  o'er  its 

1108(a) 

With  cheerful  songs  and  hymns  of 

praise, 
Our  grateful  hearts  to  Him  we  raise 
Who  leads  us  on  with  gentle  hand, 
And  crowns  with  love  our  Christian 

[Band. 
Then  gladly  let  us  stand,  united  heart  and 

hand,  [sin  ; 

The  lost  to  gather  in  from  sorrow,  pain,  and 
Be  this  our  constant  aim — to  spread  abroad 

the  name  [love  proclaim. 

Of  Jesus  our  Redeemer,  and  His  wondrous 

2  And  while  we  meet  together  here, 

In  bonds  of  love  and  friendship  dear, 
Oh,  may  our  prayers  like  incense  rise, 
To  Him  whose  grace  each  need  supplies. 

3  O  Thou,  who  art  the  children's  Friend, 
Our  steps  direct,  our  paths  defend, 
And  by  Thine  own  almighty  hand, 
Protect  and  keep  our  Christian  Band. 


1109 


7.6. 

Oh,  let  us  all  endeavour,  with  all  our 
heart  and  might,  [His  work  delight ; 

To  serve  our  Lord  and  Master,  and  in 

Remembering  that  service  must  come 
before  reward ; 

That  joy  must  flow  from  doing  the 
Father's  will  and  word. 

For  Christ  .  .  and  the  Church  .  .  our  all,  O 
Lord,  we  give  !  [we  ever  Jive  ! 

For  Christ  .  .  .  and  the  Church,  .  .  oh,  may 

Oh,  let  us  all  endeavour  the  world  for 

Christ  to  win ; 
To  search  the  streets  and  highways  for 

souls  to  save  from  sin ; 
To  send  the  blessed  tidings  to  all  the 

world  around,  [the  joyful  sound. 
Till  every  race  and  nation  shall  hear 
Oh,  let  us  all  endeavour  the  Church 

of  Christ  to  build,  [it  to  yield ; 
Be  faithful  in  its  service,  our  all  for 
Its  ordinances  follow,  its  means  of 

grace  attend ;  [our  life  shall  end. 
Thus  grow  in  Christlike  power  until 


1110 


6.6.4.6.8.8.4. 

"  Our  land  for  Christ  "  we  sing ; 
Our  hearts  to  Him  we  bring, 

And  trust  His  word ; 
With  His  dear  cross  in  view, 
Each  Christian  grace  renew, 
And  make  endeavour  true, 

For  Christ  our  Lord. 

Our  land  .  .  for  .  .  Christ,  our  hearts  .  .  we  .  . 
And  make  endeavour  firm  and  true  [bring. 

For  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King. 

2  "  Our  land  for  Christ  "  we  sing ; 
Away  earth's  follies  fling, 

And  seek  His  love ; 
Ours  be  a  heavenly  prize, 
Unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 
In  mansions  in  the  skies, 

With  Him  above. 

3  "  Our  land  for  Christ  "  we  sing ; 
Christ,  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 

Whom  saints  adore ; 
Each  day  some  duty  done, 
Some  Christian  work  begun, 
Some  soul  to  Jesus  won — 

We  ask  no  more. 

4  "  Our  land  for  Christ  "  we  sing ; 
Our  all  to  Him  we  bring 

With  one  accord ; 
Sinners,  from  sin  set  free, 
His  wondrous  grace  shall  see, 
And  through  eternity 

Worship  the  Lord. 


1111  (B) 


Jesus, 


76. 

your 


us 


Now  just  a   word   for 

dearest  Friend  so  true 
Come,  cheer  our  hearts  and  tell 

what  He  hath  done  for  you. 

Now  just  a  word  for  Jesus,  'twill  help  us  on 

our  way  !  [or  pray  ! 

One  little  word  for  Jesus,  oh  speak,  or  sing, 

Now  just  a  word  for  Jesus ;  you  feel 

your  sins  forgiven, 
And  by  His  grace  are  striving  to  reach 

a  home  in  heaven. 

Now  just  a  word  for  Jesus ;  a  cross  it 

cannot  be  [His  life  for  me." 

To  say,  "  I  love  my  Saviour,  who  gave 

Now  just  a  word  for  Jesus;    let  not 

the  time  be  lost ;  [sorrow,  to  its  cost. 

The    heart's    neglected    duty    brings 

Now  just  a  word  for  Jesus ;  and  if  your 

faith  be  dim,  [the  rest  to  Him. 

Arise  in  all  your  weakness,  and  leave 


CHRISTIAN  ENDEAVOUR  t 


1112 


P.M. 

Let  us  work  and  pray  together, 
With  a  firm  and  strong  endeavour; 
Hearts  and  hands  united  ever 

In  the  service  of  the  Lord : 
In  His  constant  love  abiding, 
And  to  Him  our  all  confiding, 
With  His  gentle  hand  still  guiding, 

We  shall  conquer  through  His  word. 

2  In  the  dawn  of  life's  fair  morning, 
With  its  smile  our  path  adorning, 
Let  us  heed  the  Master's  warning : 

"  Time  is  flying ;  work  to-day  !  " 
See  the  royal  host  advancing : 
Armed  with  zeal,  and  upward  glancing, 
Full  of  hope  and  joy  entrancing, 

Let  us  quickly  haste  away. 

3  Come  and  join  the  ranks  before  us ; 
Hark  !  their  songs  are  floating  o'er  us ; 
Hear  the  glad  and  tuneful  chorus, 

How  it  vibrates  on  the  air  ! 
Home  is  near,  and  toil  is  ending, 
Soon  the  mount  of  joy  ascending, 
Where  the  blest  their  harps  are  blend- 
ing, 

We  shall  meet  our  loved  ones  there. 


1113 


Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  lift  up  the  voice 

with  singing ;  [His  name ; 

Tell    to    the    world    the    glory    of 

Join  in  the  song  while  joyful  notes  are 

ringing  [abroad  His  fame  ! 

Far    o'er    the    earth:     oh    spread 

Yes,  we'll  tell  the  wondrous  story, 
We  will  laud  His  holy  name  ; 

And  will  give  our  best  endeavour 
Still  to  spread  abroad  His  fame. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  with  holy  adora- 

tion !  [praise; 

Worthy  is  He  of  all  our  love  and 

Look  unto  Him,   the  Rock  of  our 

Salvation ;  [our  days. 

His  gracious  hand  hath  led  us  all 

3  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  and  worship  Him 

with  gladness  !    [wondrous  love ; 

Thanks  to  His  name  for  all  His 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  let  praises  banish 

sadness 
Now  and  for  ever  till  we  meet  above. 

-L  JL  A  4    ( 138/  D.C.M. 

Our  willing  service,  Lord,  to  Thee 
We  pledge  ourselves  to  give, 

For  Thou  hast  bought  us  with  Thy 
blood, 
And  died  that  we  might  live ; 


We  pledge  ourselves  by  grace  to  yield 

Obedience  to  Thy  laws, 
Devotion  to  Thy  sacred  truth, 

Thy  kingdom  and  Thy  cause. 

2  We  pledge  ourselves  with  filial  love 

To  follow  Thy  commands,      [deed, 
To  help  the  Church  by  word  and 

And  aid  our  pastor's  hands ; 
Be  this  our  one  supreme  desire, 

Our  purpose,  thought,  and  aim, 
In  whatsoever  we  shall  do, 

To  glorify  Thy  name. 

3  And  so  we  pledge  ourselves  to  walk, 

That  those  around  may  see 
The  calm  reflection  of  a  light 

That  only  shines  from  Thee ; 
O  help  us,  Lord,  our  pledge  to  keep ; 

We  need  Thy  constant  care 
To  guard  our  hearts  from  every  sin, 

Our  feet  from  every  snare. — 

lllJ     (  83  7  L.M. 

The  call  of  God  is  sounding  clear, 
O  Christian,  let  it  reach  thine  ear ; 
Endeavour  now  of  souls  to  bring 
A  band  to  love  and  serve  the  King. 

Let  us  go  forth  !  .  .  .  the  call  is  clear ;  .  .  . 

Let  us  go  forth,  ...  no  tarrying  here  !  .  .  . 

For  Him  to  live,  .  .  .  the  Christ,  the  Lord,  .  . . 

A  crown  from  Him  .  .  .  our  high  reward. 

2  Let  us  go  forth,  as  called  of  God, 
Redeemed  by  Jesus'  precious  blood ; 
His  love  to  show,  His  life  to  live. 
His  message  speak,  His  mercy  give. 

3  Let  "  Christ  alone  !  "  our  watchword 

be— 
The  Son  of  God  who  made  us  free ; 
He  bore  our  sins,  He  makes  us  pure, 
For  His  name's  sake  we  all  endure. 

4  The  Christ  of  God  to  glorify, 
His  grace  in  us  to  magnify ; 

His  word  of  life  to  all  make  known— 
Be  this  our  work,  and  this  alone. 

1116 

Go  on  your  way  rejoicing,  ye  children 
of  the  King ;  [triumph  sing. 

In  songs  of  holy  rapture,  His  glorious 
Go  on  your  way  rejoicing,  and  to  the  world 
proclaim  !  [His  name. 

Behold,  Messiah  bringeth  redemption  thro' 

2  Go  on  your  way  rejoicing,  to  brave 

the  host  of  sin ;  [tal  souls  to  win. 
From  bondage  and  oppression  immor- 

3  Go  on  your  way  rejoicing ;  the  victory 

draweth  near ; 
For  He,  your  great  Commander,  in 
clouds  will  soon  appear. 


Christian  Endeavour 


1117 


P.M. 

Are  we  walking,  daily  walking,  as 

the  children  of  the  light, 
Casting  off  the  works  of  darkness, 

and  the  shadows  of  the  night  ? 
Have  we  left  them  for  the  sunshine 

freely  streaming  from  above, 
For  the  clear  and  blessed  sunshine  of 

the  Saviour's  wondrous  love  ? 

Are  we  walk ing  in  His  sight  ...  as  the 

chil dren  of  the  light  ?  .  .  . 

In  the  precious  blood  of  Jesus  have  we  made 
our  garments  white  ?  [of  the  light  ? 

Are  we  marching  on  to  glory  as  the  children 

2  Are  we  walking,  humbly  walking,  as 

the  children  of  the  light, 
In  a  world  of  pain  and  sorrow,  where 

the  powers  of  sin  unite  ? 
Are  we  seeking  souls  that  wander  in 

the  dark  and  downward  way  ? 
Do  we  win  them  to  the  radiance  of 

the  everlasting  day  ? 

3  Let  our  songs  ring  out  in  gladness, 

as  the  children  of  the  light, 
Let  the  joy  of  His  salvation  make  our 

hearts  and  faces  bright ; 
Then,  oh  then,  will  sinners  listen  to 

the  message  that  we  bring, 
And  with  us  will  follow  Jesus  to  the 

city  of  the  King. 

1118  GS) 

Lonely  hearts  to  comfort,  weary  lives 
to  cheer —  [sion  here ; 

This  is  our  Endeavour,  this  our  mis- 
Seeking  out  the  lost  ones  on  the  moun- 
tains cold,  [Shepherd's  fold. 
We  would  gladly  bring  them  to  the 

2  Pressing  on  together,  doing  good  to 

all,  [who  fall ; 

In  the  name  of  Jesus  lifting  those 
To  the  poor  and  friendless  give  with 

open  hand —  [command. 

This  is  our  Endeavour,  this  the  Lord's 

3  Onward,    ever    onward,    trusting    in 

the  Lord,  [reward ; 

Look  we  for  the  promise  of  a  blest 
Robes  and  palms  of  glory,  mansions 

bright  and  fair,  [ever  there. 

Welcome  from  the  Saviour,  rest  for 

1119 

"  For  Christ  and  the  Church  "  we 

United  heart  and  hand;   [stand,  .   . 

Our  lips  His  praise  to  speak, 

Our  hands  to  help  the  weak ; 

Our  feet  the  lost  to  seek, 

"For  Christ  .  .  and  the  Church." 


"  For  Christ  .  .  and  the  Church  "  we  stand, 

Uni  -  -  ted  heart  and  hand ; 

Our  lives  henceforth  we  give  to  live 

"  For  Christ  ..  and  the  Church." 

2  "  For  Christ  and  the  Church "  we 
And  labour  day  by  day ;  [pray,  .  . 
With  zeal  and  courage  new 

We'll  strive  some  work  to  do ; 

And  keep  our  covenant  true, 

44  For  Christ  .  .  and  the  Church." 

3  "  For  Christ  and  the  Church "  we 
And  glad  hosannas  bring;  [sing,  .  . 
Since  He  hath  made  us  free, 

And  promised  victory, 

Our  motto  still  shall  be, 

M  For  Christ  .  .  and  the  Church." 


1120  OS) 


7.7.7.3 


The  prize  is  set  before  us ; 
To  win,  His  words  implore  us : 
The  eye  of  God  is  o'er  us, 
From  on  high  !  .  .  . 
His  loving  tones  are  calling, 
While  sin  is  dark,  appalling ; 
'Tis  Jesus  gently  calling : 
He  is  nigh  !  .  .  . 
By  and  by  we  shall  meet  Him, 
By  and  by  we  shall  greet  Him, 
And  with  Jesus  reign  in  glory, 
By  and  by  !  .  .  . 

2  We'll  follow  where  He  leadeth, 
We'll  pasture  where  He  feedeth, 
We'll  yield  to  Him  who  pleadeth 

From  on  high  !  .  .  . 
Then  naught  from  Him  shall  sever, 
Our  hope  shall  brighten  ever, 
And  faith  shall  fail  us  never: 

He  is  nigh  1  .  .  . 

3  Our  home  is  bright  above  us, 
No  trials  dark  to  move  us, 
But  Jesus  dear  to  love  us 

There  on  high  !  .  .  . 
We'll  *ive  our  best  endeavour, 
And  praise  His  name  for  ever : 
His  precious  words  can  never, 

Never  die  1  .  .  . 


1121  (8«si) 


8.8.8.5. 


A  little  pilgrim  on  life's  way, 
Bearing  his  cross  from  day  to  day, 
When  faint  and  weary,  used  to  say, 
"  Jesus,  my  Saviour  !  " 

2  If  Satan  tempted  him  aside, 
He  never  on  himself  relied, 

But  grasped  the  shield  of  faith  and  cried, 
"  Jesus,  my  Saviour  !  " 

3  And  looking  up  from  what  he  feared, 
Though  far  away  his  rest  appeared, 
Oh,  how  the  thought  his  spirit  cheered, 

44  Jesus,  my  Saviour  I  " 

4  Thus,  Lord,  direct  my  youthful  way, 
Thyself  to  love,  Thy  law  obey ; 

Then  shall  I  praise  through  endless  day 
44  Jesus,  my  Saviour  1  " 


HYMNS  FOR   YOUNG  PEOPLE: 


1122 


P.M. 

We're    banded    together    in    Christian 

Endeavour,  [for  ever; 

To  live  for  the  Master  and  serve  Him 

To   follow   His   standard,   His  counsel 

obeying;  [the  straying. 

To  care  for  the  poor,  and  to  seek  for 

"For  Christ  .  .  .  and  the  Church  "...  we  are 

band ed  together ;  .  .  . 

"  For  Christ  .  .  and  the  Church  "...  is  our 
watchword,  our  watchword  for  ever. 

2  In  Jesus  our  Saviour,  believing,  abiding, 
Our   all   to   His   goodness   and   mercy 

confiding ; 
We'll  scatter  bright  sunshine  o'er  paths 

that  are  dreary,  [are  weary. 

And  tell  of  His  love  to  the  hearts  that 

3  Thus    banded    together    in    Christian 

Endeavour,  [cannot  sever; 

The   bonds   that  unite    us   the    world 

Upheld    by    the  Master,    and    kindly 

defended,  [mission  is  ended. 

We'll    work    for  His    cause    till    life's 


1123  CS?) 


8.7. 


Our  Junior  Band  is  marching  on, 

With  banners  waving  o'er  us, 
To  work  for  Christ,  whose  loving  hand 
Directs  the  way  before  us. 
Wave,  wave  our  banners, 
While  forward  marching  here  below 
Wave,  wave  our  banners, 
While  onward  still  we  go. 

2  While  gladly  pressing  on  our  way, 

The  path  of  faith  pursuing, 
We  know  that  He,  in  whom  we  trust, 
Our  strength  is  still  renewing. 

3  We'll  never  fear,  though  trials  come, 

For  this  is  our  Endeavour : 
With  cheerful  hearts  and  willing  hands 
To  work  and  weary  never. 

4  Oh,  come  and  join  our  Junior  Band, 

The  lost  to  Jesus  bringing; 
Still  doing  all  the  good  we  can, 
While  time  its  flight  is  winging. 


1124 


P.M. 


Shining  for  Jesus  everywhere  I  go ; 
Shining  for  Jesus  in  this  world  of  woe ; 
Shining  for  Jesus,  more  like  Him  I  grow : 

Shining  all  the  time  for  Jesus. 

Shining  all  the  time,  shining  all  the  time ; 

Shining  for  Jesus,  beams  of  love  divine  ; 

Glorifying  Him  every  day  and  hour. 
Shining  all  the  time  for  Jesus. 

2  Shining  for  Jesus  when  the  way  is  bright ; 
Shining  for  Jesus  in  the  darkest  night : 
Shining  for  Jesus,  making  burdens  light : 

Shining  all  the  time  for  Jesus. 

3  Shining  for  Jesus  in  a  world  of  sin ; 
Shining  for  Jesus,  bringing  lost  ones  in ; 
Shining  for  Jesus,  glorifying  Him: 

Shining  a"  the  time  for  Jesus. 


4  Shining  for  Jesus  when  He  gives  me  grace ; 
Shining  for  Jesus  while  I  run  the  race ; 
Shining  for  Jesus,  till  I  see  His  face: 
Shining  all  the  time  for  Jesus. 


1125 


7.8.7.8.D 


O  Christ,  I  will  endeavour 

To  serve  Thee  day  by  day ; 
Help  me  to  make  Thee  ever 

My  Life,  my  Truth,  my  Way. 
When  in  my  breast  Thou  burnest, 

My  thoughts  grow  pure  and  bright, 
My  words  are  calm  and  earnest, 

And  all  seems  good  and  right. 

2  Go  with  me,  God  my  Saviour, 

Go  with  me  every  hour ; 
Control  my  whole  behaviour 

By  Thy  full  Spirit's  power ; 
Uplift,  and  heal,  and  gladden, 

Myself  and  others,  Lord ; 
May  naught  that's  in  me  sadden 

Those  here  that  love  Thy  word. 

3  Why  should  I  not  be  willing 

To  serve  Thee  with  my  days, 
When  Thou  art  ever  filling 

My  soul  with  joy  and  praise  ? 
Why  should  I  not  show  others 

The  Light  Divine  in  Thee  ? 
Why  should  not  all  my  brothers 

See  what  Thou  art  to  me  ? 


1126 


8.8.8 


We  meet  again  with  hearts  aflame, 
To  praise  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
With  voices  full  of  love  and  song : 
Behold  a  happy  throng  ! 
Then  shout  aloud,  while  hills  around 
Re-echo  with  a  joyful  sound  : 
"  Let  Christ  be  King  !  let  Christ  be  King! 
To  Him  our  praise  we  bring." 

2  We  thank  our  Saviour  and  our  Lord 
For  all  the  sweetness  of  His  word — 
The  Cross  at  which  we  laid  our  sin, 

The  crown  we  hope  to  win. 

3  O  teach  us,  Lord,  in  this  glad  hour, 
The  greatness  of  Thy  Spirit's  power ; 
Reign  Thou  supreme  in  every  heart — 

The  King  of  Love  Thou  art. 

4  Be  with  us  in  our  every  home, 
Be  with  us  in  the  days  to  come; 

May  "  Saved  to  Serve  "  our  motto  be, 
While  working  still  for  Thee. 

Hymns  for  Young  People 

1127  W) 

Joy-bells  ringing,  children  singing, 

Fill  the  air  with  music  sweet ; 
Joyful  measure,  guileless  pleasure, 
Make  the  chain  of  song  complete. 
Joy-bells  1  Joy-bells  I 
Never,  never  cease  your  ringing  1 

Children  1  Children  I 
Never,  never  cea*e  your  singing  I 


Hymns  for  Young  People 


List,  list,  the  song  that  swells — 
Joy-bells  1  Joy-bells  1 
Joy-bells  ringing,  children  singing, 

Hark  their  voices  loud  and  clear, 
Breaking  o'er  us,  like  a  chorus, 

From  a  purer,  happier  sphere. 
Earth  seems  brighter,  hearts  grow  lighter, 

As  the  gladsome  melody 
Charms  our  sadness  into  gladness, 

Pealing,  pealing  joyfully. 
Joy-bells  nearer  sound,  and  clearer, 

When  the  heart  is  free  from  care; 
Skies  are  cheering,  and  we're  hearing 

Joy-bells  ringing  everywhere. 


1128 


/s.s.\ 

U02^ 


7.6.7.8.D. 


Go  thou  in  life's  fair  morning, 

Go  in  the  bloom  of  youth ; 
And  buy,  for  thine  adorning, 

The  precious  pearl  of  truth : 
Secure  this  heavenly  treasure, 

And  bind  it  on  thine  heart, 
And  let  not  earthly  pleasure 

E'er  cause  it  to  depart. 

2  Go,  while  the  day-star  shineth, 

Go,  while  thy  heart  is  light; 
Go,  ere  thy  strength  declineth, 

While  every  sense  is  bright : 
Sell  all  thou  hast,  and  buy  it ; 

Tis  worth  all  earthly  things — 
Rubies,  and  gold,  and  diamonds, 

Sceptres  and  crowns  of  kings. 

3  Go,  ere  the  clouds  of  sorrow 

Steal  o'er  the  bloom  of  youth ; 
Defer  not  till  to-morrow, 

Go  now,  and  buy  the  truth, — 
Go,  seek  thy  great  Creator, 

Learn  early  to  be  wise ; 
Go,  place  upon  His  altar 

A  morning  sacrifice. 


1129 


P.M. 


Jesus  wants  me  for  a  sunbeam, 
To  shine  for  Him  each  day ; 

In  every  way  try  to  please  Him — 
At  hime,  at  school,  at  play. 

A  sunbeam,  a  sunbeam, 

Jesus  wants  me  for  a  sunbeam 

A  sunbeam,  a  sunbeam — 
I'll  be  a  sunbeam  for  Him. 

2  Jesus  wants  me  to  be  loving, 

And  kind  to  all  I  see; 
Showing  how  pleasant  and  happy 
His  little  one  can  be. 

3  I  will  ask  Jesus  to  help  me, 

To  keep  my  heart  from  sin ; 
Ever  reflecting  His  goodness, 
And  always  shine  for  Him. 

4  I'll  be  a  sunbeam  for  Jesus — 

I  can  if  I  but  try — 
Serving  Him  moment  by  moment, 
Then  live  with  Him  on  high. 


1130 


7.6.7.6.D. 


There's  a  Friend  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky ; 
A  Friend  who  never  changeth, 

Whose  love  can  never  die. 
Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 

Who  change  with  changing  years, 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy, 

The  precious  name  He  bears. 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky ; 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  "  Abba,  Father,"  cry; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  danger  free ; 
Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky ; 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy. 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare : 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier,  there. 

4  There's  a  crown  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky ; 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by — 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 

Which  He  will  then  bestow 
On  all  who've  found  His  favour 

And  loved  His  name  below. 

5  There's  a  song  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky — 
A  song  that  will  not  weary, 

Though  sung  continually ; 
A  song  which  even  angels 

Can  never,  never  sing; 
They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 

But  worship  Him  as  King. 

6  There's  a  robe  for  little  children, 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky ; 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 

And  a  palm  of  victory, 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone ; 
Oh,  come,  dear  little  children, 

That  all  may  be  your  own. 


1131  (W 


Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story 

Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 
Tell  me  the  Story  simply, 

As  to  a  little  child, 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary, 

And  helpless  and  defiled 
Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 


HYMNS  FOR  YOUNG  PEOPLE: 


2  Tell  me  the  Story  slowly, 

That  I  may  take  it  in — 
That  wonderful  redemption, 

God's  remedy  for  sin. 
Tell  me  the  Story  often, 

For  I  forget  so  soon ; 
The  "  early  dew  "  of  morning 

Has  passed  away  at  noon. 

3  Tell  me  the  Story  softly, 

With  earnest  tones  and  grave ; 
Remember  !  I'm  the  sinner 

Whom  Jesus  came  to  save. 
Tell  me  that  Story  always, 

If  you  would  really  be, 
In  any  time  of  trouble, 

A  comforter  to  me. 

4  Tell  me  the  same  Old  Story, 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  dear. 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story : 

"  Christ  Jesus  makes  thee  whole." 

1  LOZi  (250)  p.m. 

Little  children  may  be  heralds  of  the 
great  salvation, 
They  may  tell  of  our  Redeemer  and 
the  cross  He  bore; 
By    their    grateful    Sabbath    offerings 
they  can  send  the  Bible, 
That  will  cheer  the  hearts  of  many  on 
a  far-off  shore. 
Lit  -  -  tie  chil  -  dren  .  may  .  .  be  heralds, 

Joyful  heralds  of  the  blessed  Saviour's  love ; 
Lit  -  -  tie  chil  -  dren  .  may  .  .  be  heralds, 
Gladly  pointing  many  to  the  home  above. 

2  Little   children   have   their   mission   in 

the  Master's  service, 
They    can   smile   away    the   sorrows 
and  the  clouds  of  care ; 
O'er  the  worn  and  weary  spirit,   that 
with  grief  is  pining, 
They  can  drop  a  word  of  kindness 
like  a  sunbeam  fair. 

3  Little  children  are  remembered  in  the 

Saviour's  promise, 
They  may  early  share  the  blessings 

of  redeeming  grace ; 
He  is  watching  kindly  o'er  them,  and 

His  word  assures  us 
That  in  heaven  their  angels  ever  see 

the  Father's  face. 


1133 


P.M. 

Never   lose   the   golden   rule,    keep   it 

still  in  view; 
Do  to  others  as  you  would  they  should 

do  to  you. 
Kindly,    gently,    in   their   burden   bear 

a  part, 
Meekly  chiding  with  a  loving  heart. 


Never  lose  the  golden  rule,  keep  it  still  in 

view ;  [to  you. 

Do  to  others  as  you  would  they  should  do 

2  Help  the  feeble  ones  along,  cheer  the 

faint  and  weak ;  [comfort  speak. 
To  the  sorrow-laden  heart  words  of 
Freely,  freely,  from  the  bounty  of  your 

store, 
Cheerful  givers,  help  the  humbler  poor. 

3  Love  the  Lord,  the  first  command,  with 

thy  soul  and  mind;  [one  combined. 
Love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself,  both  in 
Justly,  justly,  with  each  other  strive  to 
Ever  ready,  willing  to  forgive.  [live, 


1134(55) 


CM. 


There  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 

Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 

Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell, 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear ; 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin ; 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5  Oh,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved  ! 

And  we  must  love  Him  too ; 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do. 


1135 


/c.c.\ 


12.11. 

How  can  we  forget  Him,  our  blessed 

Redeemer  ?  [away, 

How  can  we  forget  Him,  and  wander 

When  He  like  a  Shepherd  so  carefully 

guards  us,  [and  by  day  ? 

And  keeps  us  from  danger  by  night 

We'll  come  in  the  sunshine  of  youth's  happy 

morning, 

Our  lives  to  His  service  we'll  cheerfully  give  ; 

And  pray  for  His  Spirit  to  guide  and  direct  us, 

That  we  to  His  glory  and  honour  may  live. 

2  How  can  we  forget  Him,  our  blessed 

Redeemer ; 
Who      hath      brought      redemption 

through  sorrow  and  pain  ? 
Yet   upon    the    throne   of   His    Father 

exalted, 
Our  great  Mediator  now  liveth  again. 

3  How  can  we  forget  Him,  our  blessed 

Redeemer,  [so  near — 

Who  with  watchful  kindness  is  ever 

Friend,  above  all  others  the  best  and 

the  truest,  [hear  ? 

Who  never  refuseth  His  children  to 


1 136  (tt) 


PJH. 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story 
of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs 
to  His  fold :  [them  then. 

I    should    like    to    have    been    with 
I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed 
on  my  head,  [around  me, 

That    His    arms    had    been    thrown 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind 
look  when  He  said, 
44  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 

2  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love ;      [go, 

And  if  I  now  earnesly  seek  Him  below, 

I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above, 

In  that  beautiful  place  He  is  gone  to 

prepare, 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 

And  many  dear  children  are  gathering 

there,  [heaven." 

"  For   of  such   is   the   kingdom   of 

3  But    thousands    and    thousands    who 

wander  and  fall, 
Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home : 
I   should  like  them  to   know  there  is 
room  for  them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 
I  long  for  the  joy  of  that  glorious  time, 
The  sweetest,  and  brightest,  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every 
clime 
Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest. 


1137 


8.7. 


Far  above  in  highest  heaven 

Jesus  reigns,  our  Lord  and  King; 
He  His  life  for  us  has  given, 

He  did  life  eternal  bring : 
Sing,  then,  children,  sing  with  gladness, 

Loud  let  grateful  anthems  ring; 
Jesus  is  the  children's  Saviour, 

Jesus  is  the  children's  King. 

2  Once  on  earth  the  children  praised  Him, 

And  "  Hosanna  "  was  their  cry ; 
Now  that  God  to  heaven  has  raised  Him, 

Loud  they  praise  Him  in  the  sky: 
Shout,  then,  children,  shout  your  praises, 

Loud  let  grateful  anthems  ring; 
Jesus  is  the  children's  Saviour, 

Jesus  is  the  children's  King. 

3  Come,  then,  early,  come  to  Jesus, 

As  the  children  did  of  old: 
He  from  sin  and  sorrow  frees  us, 

Never  will  His  love  grow  cold : 
Daily  let  us  learn  to  love  Him, 

Daily  let  us  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  our  Lord  and  Saviour, 

Praises  to  the  children's  King. 


Hymns  for   Young  People 

4  Then,  when  life's  short  days  are  ended, 

If  we've  served  our  Saviour  well, 
By  His  angels  gently  tended, 

In  His  kingdom  we  shall  dwell : 
There  we'll  shout  our  joyous  praises, 

There  the  song  of  victory  sing ; 
Jesus  is  our  Lord  and  Saviour, 

Jesus  is  the  children's  King. 


1138®) 


P.M. 

Jesus  bids  us  shine  with  a  clear,  pure 

light, 
Like  a  little  candle  burning  in  the  night ; 
In  this  world  of  darkness  we  must  shine — 
You  in  your  small  corner,  and  I  in  mine. 

2  Jesus  bids  us  shine,  first  of  all  for  Him ; 
Well  He  sees  and  knows  it,  if  our  light 

is  dim;  [shine — 

He  looks  down  from  heaven,  to  see  us 
You  in  your  small  corner,  and  I  in  mine. 

3  Jesus  bids  us  shine,  then ;  for,  all  around, 
Many  kinds  of  darkness  in  this  world 

abound :  [shine — 

Sin  and  want  and  sorrow;   so  we  must 
You  in  your  small  corner,  and  I  in  mine. 


1139  (i&) 


L.M. 


We  are  but  little  children  weak, 
Nor  born  in  any  high  estate; 

What  can  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Who  is  so  high,  and  good,  and  great  ? 

2  Oh,  day  by  day  each  Christian  child 

Has  much  to  do,  without,  within ; 
A  death  to  die  for  Jesus'  sake, 
A  weary  war  to  wage  with  sin. 

3  When  deep  within  our  swelling  hearts 

The  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rise ; 
When  bitter  words  are  on  our  tongues, 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes : 

4  Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow, 

Then  we  may  check  the  hasty  word ; 
Give  gentle  answers  back  again, 
And  fight  a  battle  for  our  Lord. 

5  With  smiles  of  peace  and  looks  of  love 

Light  in  our  dwellings  we  may  make; 
Bid  kind  good  humour  brighten  there — 
And  still  do  all  for  Jesus'  sake. 

6  There's  not  a  child  so  small  and  weak 

But  has  his  little  cross  to  take, 
His  little  work  of  love  and  praise 
That  he  may  do  for  Jesus'  sake. 


1140{Bi?) 


When  He  cometh,  when  He  cometh. 

To  make  up  His  jewels, 
All  His  jewels,  precious  jewels. 

His  loved  and  His  own. 


HYMNS  FOR   YOUNG  PEOPLE: 

Like  the  stars  of  the  morning, 
His  bright  crown  adorning, 
They  shall  shine  in  their  beauty, 
Bright  gems  for  His  crown. 

2  He  will  gather,  He  will  gather, 

The  gems  for  His  kingdom ; 
All  the  pure  ones,  all  the  bright  ones, 
His  loved  and  His  own. 

3  Little  children,  little  children, 

Who  love  their  Redeemer, 
Are  the  jewels,  precious  jewels, 
His  loved  and  His  own. 


1141 


/cc\ 


6.6. 


Come  with  happy  faces 
To  the  place  of  prayer ; 

Jesus  now  is  waiting, 
We  shall  find  Him  there. 

With  a  grateful  spirit, 
Now  our  voices  raise  ; 

Thank  Him  for  His  goodness 
In  a  song  of  praise. 

Come  with  happy  faces — 

Jesus  rose  to-day ; 
Leave  the  world  behind  us, 

Seek  the  narrow  way. 

Come  with  happy  faces, 
Come  with  hearts  sincere ; 

God  our  thoughts  is  reading, 
He  is  ever  near. 

Come  with  happy  faces, 
Learn  the  words  of  truth ; 

Jesus  loves  the  children : 
Trust  Him  in  our  youth. 


1 142  (SS) 


P.M. 


Of  Him  who  left  His  home  above, 

Children  sing  !  Children  sing  ! 
Our  blessed  Saviour  crowned  with  love, 

Children  sing  to-day  ! 
Of  Him  whose  ever-watchful  care 
Will  guard  our  feet  from  every  snare, 
Who  loves  to  hear  our  earnest  prayer, 
Children  sing  to-day  ! 

2  Of  joy  and  gladness  through  His  name, 

Children  sing  !  Children  sing  ! 
And  peace  to  all  the  world  proclaim, 

Children  sing  to-day  ! 
Redemption  now  from  death  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within, 
Of  life  eternal  all  may  win, 

Children  sing  to-day  ! 

3  Of  Him  who  did  salvation  bring, 

Children  sing  !  Children  sing  I 
He  is  our  Shepherd,  Priest,  and  King, 

Children  sing  to-day  ! 
Of  loved  ones  in  the  heavenly  land, 
Who  ever  in  His  presence  stand, 
With  yonder  shining  angel  band, 

Children  sing  to-day  1 


1143 


CM 


God  make  my  life  a  little  light 
Within  the  world  to  glow ; 

A  little  flame  that  burneth  bright, 
Wherever  I  may  go. 

2  God  make  my  life  a  little  flower 

That  giveth  joy  to  all, 
Content  to  bloom  in  native  bower, 
Although  the  place  be  small. 

3  God  make  my  life  a  little  song 

That  comforteth  the  sad, 
That  helpeth  others  to  be  strong, 
And  makes  the  singer  glad. 

4  God  make  my  life  a  little  staff, 

Whereon  the  weak  may  rest ; 
That  so  what  health  and  strength  I  have 
May  serve  my  neighbours  best. 

5  God  make  my  life  a  little  hymn 

Of  tenderness  and  praise ; 
Of  faith — that  never  waxeth  dim, 
In  all  His  wondrous  ways. 


1144 


CM. 


I  love  to  think,  though  I  am  young, 

My  Saviour  was  a  child ; 
That  Jesus  walked  this  earth  along, 

With  feet  all  undefined. 

2  He  kept  His  Father's  word  of  truth, 

As  I  am  taught  to  do ; 
And  while  He  walked  the  paths  of  youth, 
He  walked  in  wisdom  too. 

3  I  love  to  think  that  He  who  spake, 

And  made  the  blind  to  see, 
And  called  the  sleeping  dead  to  wake, 
Was  once  a  child  like  me. 

4  That  He  who  wore  the  thorny  crown, 

And  tasted  death's  despair, 
Had  a  kind  mother  like  my  own, 
And  knew  her  love  and  care. 

5  I  know  'twas  all  for  love  of  me 

That  He  became  a  child, 
And  left  the  heavens  so  fair  to  see, 
And  trod  earth's  pathway  wild. 

6  Then,  Saviour,  who  wast  once  a  child, 

A  child  may  come  to  Thee ; 

And  oh,  in  all  Thy  mercy  mild, 

Dear  Saviour,  come  to  me  ! 

JL  X  45   (esa)  cm. 

The  morning  bright  with  rosy  light 

Has  waked  me  from  my  sleep ; 
Father,  I  own  Thy  love  alone 
Thy  little  one  doth  keep. 

2  All  through  the  day,  I  humbly  pray, 

Be  thou  my  guard  and  guide; 
My  sins  forgive,  and  let  me  live, 
Lord  Jesus,  near  Thy  side. 

3  Oh,  make  Thy  rest  within  my  breast, 

Great  Spirit  of  all  grace ; 
Make  me  like  Thee;  then  shall  I  be 
Prepared  to  see  Thy  face. 


Hymns  for   Young  People 


1146 


7.6JD. 


The  wise  may  bring  their  learning, 

The  rich  may  bring  their  wealth ; 
And  some  may  bring  their  greatness, 

And  some  bring  strength  and  health. 
We  too  would  bring  our  treasures 

To  offer  to  the  King : 
We  have  no  wealth  or  learning; 

What  shall  we  children  bring  ? 

2  We'll  bring  Him  hearts  that  love  Him, 

We'll  bring  Him  thankful  praise, 
And  young  souls  meekly  striving 

To  walk  in  holy  ways. 
And  these  shall  be  the  treasures 

We  offer  to  the  King ; 
And  these  are  gifts  that  even 

The  poorest  child  may  bring. 

3  We'll  bring  the  little  duties 

We  have  to  do  each  day ; 
We'll  try  our  best  to  please  Him 

At  home,  at  school,  at  play. 
And  better  are  these  treasures 

To  offer  to  our  King, 
Than  richest  gifts  without  them; 

Yet  these  a  child  may  bring. 


1147 


7.0.D. 

In  many  a  little  village,  in  many  a  city 
great,  [of  poor  estate, 

The  rich  men,  and  the  noble,  and  men 

Are  entering  this  morning  the  Father's 
house  of  prayer — 

And  wheresoe'er  they  seek  Him,  we 
know  that  He  is  there. 

2  And  we,  His  little  children,  are  gathered 

here  to-day ; 
Our  schoolroom  is  the  temple  in  which 

we  meet  to  pray :  [of  God — 

It  is  the  gate  of  heaven,  it  is  the  house 
For  He  Himself  is  present,  according  to 

His  word. 

3  Lord,  make  us  really  sorry  as  we  our 

sins  confess,  [and  to  bless : 

And  may  we  feel  Thee  near  us,  to  pardon 
O   purify,   dear   Saviour,   our   naughty 

hearts  to-day,  [humbly  we  may  pray  ! 
That  gladly  we  may  praise  Thee,  and 

4  And   when   Thy   servant   speaketh   the 

word  that  Thou  hast  given, 
May  we  receive  it  gladly — a  message  sent 

from  heaven:  [each  heart  speak 

And  as  we  humbly  listen,  do  Thou  to 
A  word  to  bring  us  gladness  throughout 

the  coming  week. 

5  Here  may  we  learn  to  please  Thee  in 

work-time  and  at  play — 
To  seek  Thee  and  to  serve  Thee,  to  love 

Thy  holy  day:  [us  with  Thy  grace, 
Thus  bless  our  children's  service,  and  fill 
And  make  each  heart  Thy  temple,  Thy 

earthly  dwelling-place. 


1148  Oft) 


6.6.6.6.88. 


Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn, 
The  temple  courts  were  dark ; 

The  lamp  was  burning  dim 
Before  the  sacred  ark : 

When  suddenly  a  voice  divine 

Rang  through  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 

2  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  ear — 

The  open  ear,  O  Lord  ! 
Alive  and  quick  to  hear 

Each  whisper  of  Thy  word ; 
Like  him  to  answer  at  Thy  call, 
And  to  obey  Thee  first  of  all. 

3  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  heart  ! — 

A  lowly  heart,  that  waits 
When  in  Thy  house  Thou  art ; 

Or  watches  at  Thy  gates 
By  day  and  night — a  heart  that  still 
Moves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 

4  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  mind  ! 

A  sweet,  unmurmuring  faith, 
Obedient  and  resigned 

To  Thee  in  life  and  death : 
That  I  may  read,  with  childlike  eyes, 
Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the  wise. 

1149  (S) 

Gentle  Jesus,  meek  and  mild, 
Look  upon  a  little  child ; 
Pity  my  simplicity, 
Suffer  me  to  come  to  Thee. 

2  Fain  I  would  to  Thee  be  brought; 
Blessed  Lord,  forbid  it  not ; 

In  the  Kingdom  of  Thy  grace 
Give  a  little  child  a  place. 

3  Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee ; 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild ; 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

4  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart ; 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind, 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

5  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am ; 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 


1150 


L.M. 

Great  God,  and  wilt  Thou  condescend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
I  a  poor  child,  and  Thou  so  high, 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky  ? 

2  Art  Thou  my  Father  ?    Canst  Thou  bear 
To  hear  my  poor  imperfect  prayer  ? 

Or  wilt  Thou  listen  to  the  praise 
That  such  a  little  one  can  raise  ? 

3  Art  Thou  my  Father  ?    Let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  Thee; 

And  try  in  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  Thee  as  I  ought. 


HYMNS  FOR   YOUNG  PEOPLE: 


Art  Thou  my  Father  ?    I'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  Friend ; 
And  only  wish  to  do  and  be 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  Thee. 
Art  Thou  my  Father  ?    Then  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down  and  take  me  in  Thy  love 
To  be  Thy  better  child  above. 


1151 


/s.s.\ 

V579/ 


9.8. 

You're    starting,    my    boy,    on    life's 
journey, 

Along  the  grand  highway  of  life ; 
You'll  meet  with  a  thousand  tempta- 

Each  city  with  evil  is  rife.        [tions — 
This  world  is  a  stage  of  excitement, 

There's  danger  wherever  you  go; 
But  if  you  are  tempted  in  weakness, 

Have  courage,  my  boy,  to  say  No  ! 

Have  courage,  my  boy,  to  say  No  !  .  . 

Have  courage,  my  boy,  to  say  No  !  .  . 

Have  courage,  my  boy,  have  courage,  my 

Have  courage,  my  boy,  to  say  No  I     [boy, 

In  courage,  my  boy,  lies  your  safety, 
When  you  the  long  journey  begin ; 

Your  trust  in  a  heavenly  Father 
Will  keep  you  unspotted  from  sin. 

Temptations  will  go  on  increasing, 
As  streams  from  a  rivulet  flow ; 

But  if  you'd  be  true  to  your  manhood, 
Have  courage,  my  boy,  to  say  No  ! 

Be  careful  in  choosing  companions : 
Seek  only  the  brave  and  the  true ; 

And   stand   by   your   friends   when   in 
trial- 
Ne'er  changing  the  old  for  the  new. 

And    when   by    false   friends   you    are 
tempted 
The  taste  of  the  wine-cup  to  know, 

With     firmness,     with     patience,     and 
kindness, 
Have  courage,  my  boy,  to  say  No  ! 


1152 


L.M. 

It  is  a  thing  most  wonderful, 

Almost  too  wonderful  to  be ;  [heaven, 
That  God's  own  Son  should  come  from 

And  die  to  save  a  child  like  me. 
And  yet  I  know  that  it  is  true : 

He  chose  a  poor  and  humble  lot,  [died, 
And  wept,  and  toiled,  and  mourned,  and 

For  love  of  those  who  loved  Him  not. 
I  cannot  tell  how  He  could  love 

A  child  so  weak  and  full  of  sin ; 
His  love  must  be  most  wonderful, 

If  He  could  die  my  love  to  win. 
It  is  most  wonderful  to  know 

His  love  for  me  so  free  and  sure; 
But  'tis  more  wonderful  to  see 

My  love  for  Him  so  faint  and  poor. 
And  yet  I  want  to  love  Thee,  Lord ; 

Oh,  light  the  flame  within  my  heart, 


And  I  will  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Until  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art. 


1153 


8.5. 

Jesus   is   our   Shepherd,   wiping   every 

tear ;  [fear  ! 

Folded  in  His  bosom,  what  have  we  to 
Only  let  us  follow  whither  He  doth  lead, 
To  the  thirsty  desert,  or  the  dewy  mead. 
Jesus  is  our  Shepherd:    well  we  know 

His  voice,  [heart  rejoice; 

How  its  gentlest  whisper  makes  our 
Even  when  He  chideth,  tender  is  His 

tone :  [His  alone, 

None  but  He  shall  guide  us;  we  are 
Jesus  is  our  Shepherd,  for  the  sheep 

He  bled;  [He  shed; 

Every  lamb  is  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
Then  on  each  He  setteth  His  own  secret 

sign :  [He,  are  Mine. 

They  that  have  My  Spirit,  these,  saith 
Jesus  is  our  Shepherd;   guarded  by  His 

arm,  [do  us  harm : 

Though  the  wolves  may  ravin,  none  can 
When  we  tread  death's  valley,  dark  with 

fearful  gloom,  [tomb. 

We  will  fear  no  evil,  victors  o'er  the 


1154®) 


6.6. 


Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Thou  hast  died  for  me  ! 
Make  me  very  thankful 

In  my  heart  to  Thee. 
When  the  sad,  sad  story 

Of  Thy  grief  I  read, 
Make  me  very  sorry 

For  my  sins  indeed. 
Now  I  know  Thou  lovest, 

And  dost  plead  for  me  ! 
Make  me  very  thankful 

In  my  prayers  to  Thee. 
Soon  I  hope  in  glory 

At  Thy  side  to  stand ; 
Make  me  fit  to  meet  Thee 

In  that  happy  land. 


1155  fit) 


7i 


Jesus  loves  me  !  this  I  know, 
For  the  Bible  tells  me  so ; 
Little  ones  to  Him  belong; 
They  are  weak,  but  He  is  strong. 

Yes,  Jesus  loves  me  !    Yes,  Jesus  loves  me  ! 
Yes,  Jesus  loves  me  I    The  Bible  tells  me  so ! 

2  Jesus  loves  me  !  He  who  died 
Heaven's  gate  to  open  wide : 
He  will  wash  away  my  sin, 
Let  His  little  child  come  in. 

3  Jesus  loves  me  !  He  will  stay 
Close  beside  me  all  the  way : 
If  I  love  Him,  when  I  die 

He  will  take  me  home  on  high. 


1156(55) 


7.6. 


I  love  to  hear  the  story 

Which  angel  voices  tell, 
How  once  the  King  of  Glory 

Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell : 
I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 

But  this  I  surely  know : 
The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 

Because  He  loved  me  so  ! 

2  I'm  glad  my  blessed  Saviour 

Was  once  a  child  like  me, 
To  show  how  pure  and  holy 

His  little  ones  might  be ; 
And  if  I  try  to  follow 

His  footsteps  here  below, 
He  never  will  forget  me, 

Because  He  loves  me  so  ! 

3  To  sing  His  love  and  mercy, 

My  sweetest  songs  I'll  raise ; 
And  though  I  cannot  see  Him, 

I  know  He  hears  my  praise ; 
For  He  has  kindly  promised 

That  I  shall  surely  go 
To  sing  among  His  angels, 

Because  He  loves  me  so  ! 

A  X^  J  (202)  n.10. 

Hark  !  hark  !  the  song  from  youthful 

voices  breaking,        [numbers  flow ; 

Fresh    from    the    heart    its    tuneful 

How  sweet  the  song  of  happy  children 

marching,  [go  ! 

Praising  the  Saviour  as  they  onward 

Hark  !  hark  !  the  song  of  holy  adoration. 
Glory  to  Jesus,  our  Eternal  King  ; 

Praise  ye  His  name,  exalt  Him  in  the  highest ; 
Now,  and  for  ever,  shall  the  anthem  ring. 

2  Hark  !  hark  !  the  song,  the  grand  old 

story  telling ;  [away  ! 

Oh,   how   it   swells   and   echoes   far 

Life,  love,  and  joy,  through  Him  who 

hath  redeemed  us, 
Freely  are  offered  in  His  name  to-day. 

3  Sing,  children,  sing  !  the  song  you  now 

are  waking,  [began ; 

Long,    long    ago    on    Judah's    plain 

When    from    the    sky    was    heard    the 

midnight  chorus,  [will  to  men. 

Peace  from  our  Father,   and   good- 

4  Sing,  children,   sing,   till — forward   still 

advancing —  [wave  ! 

Rank  after  rank  the  royal  standard 

Sing,  gladly  sing,  the  wonders  of  His 

greatness  !  [to  save  ! 

Jesus,   the   mighty   One,   the   Strong 


v 


A  J.^O  (254/  11.10. 

Trying  to   walk   in  the  steps  of  the 

Saviour,  [King ; 

Trying   to   follow  our   Saviour   and 


Hymns  for  Young  People 

Shaping    our    lives    by     His    blessed 

example,  [we  bring  ! 

Happy,   how   happy   the   songs   that 

How  beautiful  to  follow  the  steps  of  the  Saviour, 

Walking  in  the  light,  walking  in  the  light ! 
How  beautiful  to  follow  the  steps  of  the  Saviour, 
Led  in  paths  of  right  ! 

2  Clinging  more  closely  to  Him  who  is 

leading,  [the  way ; 

When  we  are  tempted  to  turn  from 

Trusting    the    Arm    that    is    strong    to 

defend  us,  [day  ! 

Happy,  how  happy  our  praise  every 

3  Walking  by  faith  in  the  steps  of  the 

Saviour,  [our  Guide; 

Upward,   still   upward,    we'll   follow 

When  we  shall  see  Him,  "  the  King  in 

His  beauty,"  [side  ! 

Happy,  how  happy  our  place  at  His 


1159 


P.M. 


Saviour,  where  Thou  leadest, 

We  will  follow  Thee ; 
Where  Thy  lambs  Thou  feedest, 
We  will  follow  Thee ; 
By  Thy  loving  smile  attended, 
By  Thy  gentle  hand  defended, 
Till  this  mortal  life  is  ended, 
We  will  follow  Thee. 
In  life's  early  morning 

We  will  follow  Thee ; 
We  have  heard  Thy  warning  — 
We  will  follow  Thee; 
If  our  feet  seem  sometimes  weary, 
And  the  way  seems  long  and  dreary, 
Thou  wilt  speak,  and  we  shall  hear  Thee, 
And  will  follow  Thee. 
In  our  days  of  gladness 
We  will  follow  Thee ; 
In  our  times  of  sadness 
We  will  follow  Thee ; 
Thou  wilt  give  us,  without  measure, 
Richest  blessings,  truest  pleasure, 
And  in  heaven,  a  priceless  treasure, 
We  will  follow  Thee. 


1160 


87 


Saviour,  help  us  in  our  weakness, 

Guide  and  keep  us  hour  by  hour ; 
Help  us  meet  the  world's  temptations 

With  Thine  overcoming  power. 
Nothing  can  we  do  without  Thee, 

But  all  grace  we  know  is  Thine ; 
Strengthen  us  for  every  duty, 

Fill  us  with  Thy  love  divine. 
Help  us  take  Thy  yoke  upon  us, 

And  Thy  blessed  word  obey, 
Learn  of  Thee,  the  "  Meek  and  Lowly," 

Humbly  serving,  day  by  day. 
May  we  grow  like  Thee,  our  Saviour, 

Whom,  though  still  unseen,  we  love; 
Help  us  show  the  light  to  others, 

Show  the  light  that  leads  above. 


HYMNS  FOR   YOUNG  PEOPLE: 


1161  es) 


8.7. 


Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 

All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share : 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 
There,  we  know,  Thy  word  believing, 
They  are  all  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving,         [way. 
Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous 

4  Then  within  Thy  fold  eternal 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 


1162  ft) 


CM. 


By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

How  sweet  the  lily  grows  ! 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 

Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2  Lo  !  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod — 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

1  1  DJ  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

Early  seeking,  early  finding, 

Ever  happy,  happy  we ; 
Looking  up  in  life's  sweet  morning. 

Coming,  coming  now  to  Thee, 
We  begin  our  children's  days, 
Lord  of  Glory,  with  Thy  praise. 

2  Early  asking,  early  getting, 

Ever  happy,  happy  we ; 
We  would  ever,  blessed  Jesus, 

Love  and  follow,  follow  Thee : 
In  Thy  presence  there  is  joy, 
In  Thy  service  blest  employ. 

3  Early  knocking,  early  opening, 

Ever  happy,  happy  we; 
By  the  holy  gate  we  enter, 

Lord,  to  dwell,  to  dwell  with  Thee; 
In  the  city  of  the  blest, 
In  the  home  of  heavenly  rest. 

4  Early  loving,  early  trusting, 

Ever  happy,  happy  we ; 
Mounting  upward,  pressing  onward, 

Closer,  closer  drawn  to  Thee; 
Earthlyjoys  we  leave  behind, 
All  in  Thee,  O  Christ,  to  find 


1164  fit) 


8.7.4. 


Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  Thy  tenderest  care ; 

In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are. 

2  We  are  Thine :  do  Thou  befriend  us, 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way ; 
Keep  Thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 

Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Hear,  oh  hear  us  when  we  pray. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

4  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favour, 

Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 
With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 


1165  (M) 


P.M. 

Come  to  the  Saviour,  make  no  delay ; 
Here  in  His  word  He  has  shown  us  the 

way; 
Here  in  our  midst  He's  standing  to-day, 
Tenderly  saying,  "  Come  !  " 

Joyful,  joyful,  will  the  meeting  be,        [free  j 
When   from   sin  our  hearts  are  pure  and 
And  we  shall  gather,  Saviour,  with  Thee, 
In  our  eternal  home. 

2  "  Suffer  the  children  !  "    Oh,  hear  His 

voice  ! 
Let  every  heart  leap  forth  and  rejoice 
And  let  us  freely  make  Him  our  choice 
Do  not  delay,  but  come. 

3  Think  once  again,  He's  with  us  to-day 
Heed  now  His  blest  command,  and  obey 
Hear  now  His  accents  tenderly  say, 

"  Will  you,  my  children,  come  ?" 


1166 


We  want  the  young  for  Jesus ; 
Now  in  their  youthful  days, 
Oh,  may  they  seek  the  Saviour, 
And  early  sing  His  praise. 

O  Lord,  in  life's  bright  morning, 
To  Thee  our  hearts  we  bring  ; 
Our  praises  Thou  wilt  welcome, 
When  from  the  heart  we  sing. 

2  We  want  the  young  for  Jesus; 

On  earth,  when  He  was  near, 
With  gentle,  sweet  affection 
He  drew  the  children  near. 

3  And  still  He  waits  to  bless  them 

With  fond  and  yearning  love : 


SOLOS  AND  CHOIR  PIECES 


Kind  Shepherd,  He  would  lead  them 

Safe  to  the  fold  above. 
We  want  the  young  for  Jesus : 

Be  this  our  blest  employ; 
No  mission  could  be  nobler, 

Or  fraught  with  sweeter  joy. 

For  e'en  the  tiniest  jewel 
Shall  shine  in  Jesus'  crown, 

And  sparkle  there  for  ever 
When  time  itself  has  flown. 


1167 


P.M. 

Be  the  matter  what  it  may,  always  speak 
the  truth ;  [speak  the  truth ; 

Whether  at  your  work  or  play,  always 

Never  from  this  rule  depart,  grave  it 
deeply  on  your  heart, 

Written  'tis  upon  your  chart  : 
"  Always  speak  the  truth  !  " 

2  There's    a    charm    in    honesty,    always 

speak  the  truth ;  [speak  the  truth ; 
There  is  meanness  in  a  lie;  always 
He  is  but  a  coward  slave,  who,  a  present 

pain  to  waive, 
Stoops  to  falsehood;    then,  be  brave; 

Always  speak  the  truth. 

3  When    you're    wrong,    the   folly    own, 

always  speak  the  truth; 
There's  a  triumph  to  be  won,  always 

speak  the  truth ; 
He  who  speaks  with  lying  tongue  adds 

to  wrong  a  greater  wrong; 
Then,   with   courage   true   and    strong, 

Always  speak  the  truth. 

Solos  and  Choir  Pieces 


1168 


P.M. 


Careless  soul,  thy  Saviour  sees  thee; 

Don't  hold  back  ! 
Yearns  till  from  thy  thrall  He  frees  thee 

Don't  hold  back  ! 
Sin,  long  cherished,  claims  and  shames 
thee,  [thee, 

When  aroused,  thy  conscience  blames 
Thou  art  lost  till  Christ  reclaims  thee 

Don't  hold  back  ! 

2  Anxious  soul,  thy  Saviour  knows  thee; 
Should  temptation  still  oppose  thee; 
Death,  delayed,  will  soon  o'ertake  thee, 
Then,  when  earthly  friends  forsake  thee, 
None  but  Christ  to  heaven  can  take  thee ; 

Don't  hold  back  ! 

3  Stricken  soul,  thy  Saviour  calls  thee; 
Though  thy  guilty  fear  appals  thee; 
Now  the  Lord  of  life  has  found  thee, 
He  will  break  the  chains  that  bound  thee, 
With  the  arms  of  love  surround  thee ; 

Don't  hold  back  1 

4  Pardoned  soul,  thy  Saviour  woos  thee; 
In  His  service  He  would  use  thee; 


Though  the  hosts  of  hell  assail  thee, 
His  protection  ne'er  shall  fail  thee, 
Till  as  victor  heaven  shall  hail  thee; 
Don't  hold  back  ! 

5  Ransomed  soul,  thy  Saviour  heeds  thee; 
When  to  pastures  green  He  leads  thee; 
Onward,  upward,  He  will  guide  thee, 
Every  needful  good  provide  thee, 
Keeping  ever  close  beside  thee ; 

Don't  hold  back  ! 

6  Gracious  soul,  thy  Saviour  owns  thee; 
Till,  triumphant,  He  enthrones  thee; 
Death's  dark  stream  may  lie  before  thee, 
Angel  guards  are  watching  o'er  thee ; 
Loved  ones,  glorified,  call  for  thee; 

Don't  hold  back  ! 

7  Happy  soul,  thy  Saviour  loves  thee, 
And  when  He  in  mercy  proves  thee ; 
He  to  save  and  sanctify  thee 
Grace  for  grace  will  not  deny  thee; 
When  He  comes  to  glorify  thee, 

Don't  hold  back  ! 


1169 


D.L.M 

0  golden  day,  when  light  shall  break, 
And  dawn's  bright  glories  shall  unfold, 

When  He  who  knows  the  path  I  take, 
Shall  ope  for  me  the  gates  of  gold. 

Earth's  little  while  will  soon  be  past, 
My  pilgrim  song  will  soon  be  o'er, 

The  grace  that  saves  shall  time  outlast, 
And  be  my  theme  on  yonder  shore. 

Then  I  shall  know  as  I  am  known, 
And  stand  complete  before  the  throne 
Then  I  shall  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  all  my  song  be  saving  grace. 

2  Life's  upward  way,  a  narrow  path, 

Leads  on  to  that  fair  dwelling-place, 
Where,  safe  from  sin  and  storm  and  wrath, 

They  live  who  trust  redeeming  grace. 
Sing,  sing,  my  heart,  along  the  way, 

The  grace  that  saves  will  keep  and  guide, 
Till  breaks  the  glorious  crowning  day, 

And  I  shall  cross  to  yonder  side. 

3  I  dimly  see  myj  ourney's  end, 

But  well  I  know  who  guideth  me : 

1  follow  Him,  that  wondrous  Friend 
Whose  matchless  1  ove  is  full  and  free. 

And  when  with  Him  I  enter  in, 
And  all  the  way  look  back  to  trace, 

The  conqueror's  palm  I  then  shall  win, 
Through   Christ  and   His  redeeming 
grace. 


1170 


P.M. 


O  my  Redeemer, 

What  a  Friend  Thou  art  to  me  ! 
Oh,  what  a  Refuge 

I  have  found  in  Thee  ! 
When  the  way  was  dreary, 

And  my  heart  was  sore  oppressed, 
'Twas  Thy  voice  that  lulled  me 

To  a  calm,  sweet  rest. 


SOLOS  AND  CHOIR  PIECES: 


Nearer,  draw  nearer, 
Till  my  soul  is  lost  in  Thee ; 
Nearer,  draw  nearer, 
Blessed  Lord,  to  me. 

2  When  in  their  beauty 

Stars  unveil  their  silver  light, 
Then,  O  my  Saviour, 

Give  me  songs  at  night — 
Songs  of  yonder  mansions, 

Where  the  dear  ones,  gone  before, 
Sing  Thy  praise  for  ever, 

On  that  peaceful  shore. 

3  Jesus,  my  Saviour, 

When  the  last  deep  shadows  fall; 
When  in  the  silence 

I  shall  hear  Thy  call- 
In  Thine  arms  reposing, 

Let  me  breathe  my  life  away, 
And  awake  triumphant, 

In  eternal  day. 


1171 


(l44/ 


L.M. 


From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads — 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-stained  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where    friend    holds    fellowship    with 

friend ;  [meet : 

Though    sundered    far,    by   faith    they 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  sense  and  sin  molest  no  more; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to 

greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat  ! 

5  Oh,  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold,  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  mercy-seat  ! 


7a. 


P.M. 


1172(E) 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul. 
(See  No.  227.) 

1173  0ft) 

"  Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 
They  shall  be  as  white  as  snow ; 
Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 
They  shall  be  as  white  as  snow; 
Though  they  be  red  .  .  .  like  crimson 

They  shall  be  as  wool;  " 
"  Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 
Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 
They  shall  be  as  white  as  snow, 
They  shall  be  as  white  as  snow." 


2  Hear  the  voice  that  entreats  you : 
Oh,  return  ye  unto  God  ! 

He  is  of  great  .  .  .  compassion, 

And  of  wondrous  love ; 
Hear  the  voice  that  entreats  you, 
Hear  the  voice  that  entreats  you : 
Oh,  return  ye  unto  God  ! 

3  He'll  forgive  your  transgressions, 
And  remember  them  no  more ; 

"  Look  unto  Me,  ...  ye  people," 

Saith  the  Lord  your  God ; 
He'll  forgive  your  transgressions, 
He'llf  orgive  your  transgressions, 
And  remember  them  no  more. 


1174®) 


8.7. 


Rise,  ye  children  of  salvation, 
All  who  cleave  to  Christ  the  Head ; 

Wake,  arise  !  O  mighty  nation, 
Ere  the  foe  on  Zion  tread. 

.  .  .  Pour  it  forth  .  .  a  mighty  anthem,  .  . 

Like  the  thun  -  -  ders  of  the  sea  ;  .  . 
Through  the  blood  of  Christ  our  ransom,  . . 

More  than  conquerors  are  we  !  .  .  . 

More  than  con querors  are  we,  .  .  . 

More  than  con querors  are  we ;  .  .  . 

Through  the  blood  of  Christ  our  ransom, 

More  than  conquerors  are  we. 

2  Saints  and  heroes  Jong  before  us 

Firmly  on  this  ground  have  stood ; 
See  their  banners  waving  o'er  us, 
Conquerors  through  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Deathless,  we  are  all  unfearing, 

Life  laid  up  with  Christ  in  God ; 
In  the  morn  of  His  appearing 
Floweth  forth  a  glory  flood. 

4  Soon  we  all  shall  stand  before  Him, 

See  and  know  our  glorious  Lord ; 
Soon  in  joy  and  light  adore  Him, 
Each  receiving  his  reward. 


1175 


/o.c.\ 


L.M 

Our  Fatherland,  thy  name  so  dear, 
Our  souls  repeat  while  strangers  here ; 
And  oh,  how  oft  we  sigh  for  thee, 
Dear  Fatherland  beyond  the  sea  ! 

Our  Fatherland,  .  .  .  dear  Fatherland,  .  .  . 
We  long  to  press  .  .  .  thy  golden  strand,  .  .  . 
And  hail  the  bright  .  .  .  and  shining  band,  .  .  . 
In  thy  sweet  vales,  .  .  .  dear  Fatherland  !  .  . 

2  Above  the  stars,  above  the  skies, 
Thy  towering  hills  in  beauty  rise ; 
Where  sunny  fields  with  verdure  glow, 
And  fadeless  flowers  in  beauty  grow. 

3  There  Jesus  reigns,  our  Saviour  King, 
And  one  by  one  His  own  will  bring, 
Thy  songs  to  join,  thy  bliss  to  share, 
O  Fatherland,  O  Zion  fair  ! 

4  No  tears  shall  dim,  no  pain  destroy 
The  light  of  peace,  the  smile  of  joy ; 
No  more  we'll  clasp  the  parting  hand 
Within  the  gates,  our  Fatherland. 


Solos  and  Choir  Pieces 


1176  ft?) 

Along  the  River  of  Time  we  glide, 

Along  the  River,  along  the  River; 
The  swiftly  flowing,  resistless  tide, 
The  swiftly  flowing,  the  swiftly  flowing, 

And  soon,  ah,  soon,  the  end  we'll  see ; 

Yes,  soon  'twill  come,  and  we  will  be 
Floating,  floating, 

Out  on  the  sea  of  Eternity  ! 

2  Along  the  River  of  Time  we  glide, 

Along  the  River,  along  the  River ; 
A  thousand  dangers  its  currents  hide, 
A  thousand  dangers,  a  thousand  dangers ; 

And  near  our  course  the  rocks  we  see : 

Oh,  dreadful  thought  !  a  wreck  to  be, 
Floating,  floating, 

Out  on  the  sea  of  Eternity  ! 

3  Along  the  River  of  Time  we  glide, 

Along  the  River,  along  the  River; 
Our  Saviour  only  our  bark  can  guide, 
Our  Saviour  only,  our  Saviour  only ; 

But  with  Him  we  secure  may  be: 

No  fear,  no  doubt — but  joy  to  be 
Floating,  floating, 

Out  on  the  sea  of  Eternity  1 


1177  (K) 


P.M. 

They    are    gathering    homeward    from 

every  land, 

One  by  one,  one  by  one ;  [strand, 
As  their  weary  feet  touch  the  shining 

Yes,  one  by  one. 
Their  brows  are  enclosed  in  a  golden 

crown,  [laid  down ; 

Their   travel-stained    garments    are    all 
And  clothed  in  white  raiment  they  rest 

in  the  mead,  [to  lead. 

Where  the  Lamb  doth  love  His  saints 

Gathering  home,  gathering  home, 
Fording  the  river,  one  by  one  ; 
Gathering  home,  gathering  home, 
Yes,  one  by  one. 

2  We,  too,  shall  come  to  the  river  side, 

One  by  one,  one  by  one : 
We  are  nearer  its  waters  each  eventide, 

Yes,  one  by  one. 
To  some  are  the  floods  of  the  river  stil  , 
As  they  ford  on  their  way  to  the  heavenly 

hill  ! 
To  others  the  waves  run  fiercely  and 
wild,  [defiled. 

Yet  they  reach  the  home  of  the  un- 

3  Jesus,  Redeemer,  we  look  to  Thee, 

One  by  one,  one  by  one ; 
We  lift  lip  our  voices  tremblingly, 

Yes,  one  by  one. 
The  waves  of  the  river  are  dark  and 
cold,  [shall  hold ; 

But  we  know  the  place  where  our  feet 
O    Thou,    who  didst   pass    through    in 
deepest  midnight,  [and  light. 

Now  guide  us,  and  send  us  the  staff 


1178  (S) 


Say,  where  is  thy  refuge,  my  brother, 
And  what  is  thy  prospect  to-day  ? 
Why  toil  for  the  wealth  that  will  perish, 

The  treasures  that  rust  and  decay  ? 
Oh,  think  of  thy  soul,  that  for  ever 

Must  live  on  eternity's  shore; 
When  thou  in  the  dust  art  forgotten, 
When   pleasure  can  charm   thee  no 
more. 
'Twill  profit  thee  nothing,  but  fearful  the  cost 
To  gain  the  whole  world  if  thy  soul  should  be 
lost. 

2  The  Master  is  calling  thee,  brother, 

In  tones  of  compassion  and  love, 
To  feel  that  sweet  rapture  of  pardon, 

And  lay  up  thy  treasure  above: 
Oh,  kneel  at  the  cross  where  He  suffered 

To  ransom  thy  soul  from  the  grave ; 
The  arm  of  His  mercy  will  hold  thee, 

The  arm  that  is  mighty  to  save. 

3  As  summer  is  waning,  my  brother, 

Repent,  ere  the  season  is  past; 
God's  goodness  to  thee  is  extended 

As  long  as  the  daybeam  shall  last ; 
Then  slight  not  the  warning  repeated 

With  all  the  bright  moments  that  roll ; 
Nor  say,  when  the  harvest  is  ended, 

That  no  one  hath  cared  for  thy  soul. 


1179®) 


8.7. 


All  for  Jesus  !  all  for  Jesus  ! 

All  my  being's  ransomed  powers ; 
All  my  thoughts  and  words  and  doings, 
All  my  days  and  all  my  hours. 
All  for  Jesus  1  all  for  Jesus  ! 

All  my  being's  ransomed  powers; 
All  for  Jesus  !  all  for  Jesus  ! 
All  my  days  and  all  my  hours. 

2  Let  my  hands  perform  His  bidding; 

Let  my  feet  run  in  His  ways ; 
Let  my  eyes  see  Jesus  only ; 
Let  my  lips  speak  forth  His  praise. 
All  for  Jesus  !  all  for  Jesus  ! 

Let  my  feet  run  in  His  ways  ; 
All  for  Jesus  !  all  for  Jesus  ! 

Let  my  lips  speak  forth  His  praise. 

3  Since  my  eyes  were  fixed  on  Jesus, 

I've  lost  sight  of  all  beside — 
So  enchained  my  spirit's  vision, 
Looking  at  the  Crucified. 
All  for  Jesus  !  all  for  Jesus  ! 

I've  lost  sight  of  all  beside  ; 
AH  for  Jesus  !  all  for  Jesus  ! 
All  for  Jesus  Crucified  ! 


1180(a) 


Come  close  to  the  Saviour,  thy  loving 
Redeemer, 

O  sorrowing  heart  oppressed ;  .  .  . 
Life's  journey   is  dreary,  thy   spirit   is 

Oh,  come  unto  Him  and  rest,  [weary, 


SOLOS  AND  CHOIR  PIECES: 


Come  close  to  the  Saviour,  oh,  why 
dost  thou  linger  ? 

He  knoweth  thy  heart  oppressed ;  .  .  . 
His  promise  believing,  His  message  re- 

Oh,  come  unto  Him  and  rest!  [ceiving, 

Peacefully,  tranquilly,  tenderly  rest, 
Looking  to  Jesus  above  ;  .  .  . 

Peacefully,  tranquilly,  tenderly  rest 
Safe  in  the  arms  of  His  love.  .  .  . 

2  Come  close  to  the  Saviour,  He  calleth 

thee  gently; 
Draw  near  to  thy  Father's  throne :  .  .  . 
His  eyes  will  behold  thee,  His  mercy  en- 
Why  carry  thy  grief  alone!  [fold  thee, 
Come  close  to  the  Saviour,  oh,  trust 
and  remember, 
Through  trials  our  souls  are  blest ;  .  .  . 
Whatever  betide  thee,  thy  Refuge  will 
hide  thee, 
Oh,  come  unto  Him  and  rest  ! 

3  Come    close    to    thy    Saviour,    earth's 

pleasures  are  fleeting, 
But  Jesus  will  care  for  thee ;  .  .  . 
Whatever  may  grieve  thee,  He  never  will 
leave  thee, 
Thy  strength  as  thy  day  shall  be. 
Come  close  to  the  Saviour,  while  now 
He  is  calling, 
Come  home  to  the  pure  and  blest ;  .  .  . 
Where  peace,  like  a  river,  flows  onward 
for  ever, 
Oh,  come  unto  Him  and  rest  ! 


1182  flft) 


1181 


/CCA 

vee/ 


The  cross  it  standeth  fast, 
Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  ! 

Defying  every  blast, 
Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  ! 

The  winds  of  hell  have  blown, 

The  world  its  hate  hath  shown, 

Yet  it  is  not  overthrown, 
Hallelujah  for  the  cross  ! 

Hallelujah  !  .  .  hallelujah  !  .  .  .  hallelu  -  -  jah 
for  the  cross  !  .  .  . 

Hallelujah  !  .  .  .  hallelujah  !  .  .  . 

It  shall  never  .  .  suffer  .  .  loss  ! 
Hallelujah !    hallelujah !    hallelujah    for    the 

Hallelujah  !  hallelujah  !  [cross  ! 

It  shall  never  suffer  loss. 

2  It  is  the  old  cross  still, 
Its  triumph  let  us  tell, 

The  grace  of  God  here  shone, 
Through  Christ  the  blessed  Son, 
Who  did  for  sin  atone, 
Hallelujah  for  the  cross  ! 

3  Twas  here  the  debt  was  paid, 
Our  sins  on  Jesus  laid, 

So  round  the  cross  we  sing, 
Of  Christ  our  Offering, 
Of  Christ  our  living  King, 
Hallelujah  for  the  cross  ! 


I  have  heard  of  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  a  wonderful  love  it  must  be; 

But  did  He  come  down  from  above, 
Out  of  love  and  compassion  for  me  ? 

"  This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all 
acceptation,  that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the 
world  to  save  sinners." 

2  I  have  heard  how  He  suffered  and  bled, 

How  He  languished  and  died  on  the 
tree; 
But  then  is  it  anywhere  said  [me  ? 

That  He  languished  and  suffered  for 

"  He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions. 
He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities  ;  the  chastise- 
ment of  our  peace  was  upon  Him  ;  and  with 
His  stripes  we  are  healed." 

3  I've  been  told  of  a  heaven  on  high, 

Which  the  children  of  Jesus  shall  see ; 
But  is  there  a  place  in  the  sky 

Made  ready  and  furnished  for  me  ? 

"  In  My  Father's  house  are  many  mansions  : 
if  it  were  not  so,  I  would  have  told  you.  I  go 
to  prepare  a  place  for  you  ;  that  where  I  am, 
there  ye  may  be  also." 

4  Lord,  answer  these  questions  of  mine ; 

To  whom  shall  I  go  but  to  Thee  ? 
And  say,  by  Thy  Spirit  divine, 
There's  a  Saviour  and  heaven  for  me. 

Yes,  yes,  yes,  for  me  !  for  me  !   Yes,  yes,  yes, 
for  me  ! 
Our  Lord  from  above,  in  His  infinite  love, 
On  the  cross  died  to  save  you  and  me. 


'C.C.\ 


1 1 83  (W  p.m. 

A  sinner  was  wandering  at  eventide, 
His  tempter  was  watching  close  by  at 

his  side ;  [against  wrong — 

In  his  heart  raged  a  battle  for  right 
But  hark  !   from  the  church  he  hears 

the  sweet  song : 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly. 

2  He  stopped  and  listened  to  every  sweet 

chord,  [the  Lord : 

He  remembered  the  time  he  once  loved 
Come  on  !  says  the  tempter,  come  on 

with  the  throng —  [swells  the  song: 
But    hark  !    from    the    church    again 

While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 

3  Oh,  tempter,  depart,  I  have  served  thee 

too  long;  [song: 

I  fly  to  the  Saviour,  He  dwells  in  that 

0  Lord,  can  it  be  that  a  sinner  like  me 
May  find  a  sweet  refuge  by  coming  to 

Thee? 

Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee. 

1  come,  Lord,  I  come;  Thou'lt  forgive 

the  dark  past,  and 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last 


Solos  and  Choir  Pieces 


1184  W 

"  Tis  finished  !  "  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  His  head  and  died; 
"  'Tis  finished  !  " — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  "  'Tis  finished  !  "    Heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled ; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

3  "  'Tis  finished  !  "  let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round ; 
"  'Tis  finished  1  "  let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth 

and  sky. 


1185 


/s.s.\ 

V695/ 


88. 

"  Some  day,"  we  say,  and  turn  our  eyes 
Toward  the  fair  hills  of  Paradise ; 
Some  day,  some  time,  a  sweet  new  rest 
Shall    blossom,    flower-like,    in    each 

breast ; 
Some  day,  some  time,  our  eyes  shall  see 
The  faces  kept  in  memory; 
Some  day,  some  time,  our  eyes  shall  see 
The  faces  kept  in  memory. 
Some  day  their  hands  shall  clasp  our 
Just  over  in  the  morning  land,      [hand, 
Just  over  in  the  morning  land;     [hand, 
Some  day  their  hands  shall  clasp  our 
Just  over  in  the  morning  land : 
Oh,  morning  land  !  Oh,  morning  land  ! 

2  Some  day  our  ears  shall  hear  the  song 
Of  triumph  over  sin  and  wrong ; 
Some  day,  some  time — but  oh,  not  yet; 
But  we  will  wait,  and  not  forget 
That  some  day  all  these  things  shall  be, 
And  rest  be  given  to  you  and  me ; 
That  some  day  all  these  things  shall  be, 
And  rest  be  given  to  you  and  me. 
So  wait,  my  friends,  though  years  move 

slow, 
That  happy  time  will  come,  we  know, 
That  happy  time  will  come,  we  know; 
So  wait,  my  friends,  though  years  move 

slow, 
That  happy  time  will  come,  we  know: 
Oh,  morning  land  !  Oh,  morning  land  ! 


1186  (!&) 


P.M. 

In  the  secret  of  His  presence  how  my 

soul  delights  to  hide  ! 
Oh,  how  precious  are  the  lessons  which 

I  learn  at  Jesus'  side  ! 
Earthly  cares  can  never  vex  me,  neither 

trials  lay  me  low : 
For  when  Satan  comes  to  tempt  me,  to 

the  secret  place  I  go. 

2  When  my  soul  is  faint  and  thirsty, 
'neath  the  shadow  of  His  wing 
There  is  cool  and  pleasant  shelter,  and 
a  fresh  and  crystal  spring; 


And  my  Saviour  rests  beside  me,  as  we 

hold  communion  sweet : 
If  I  tried,  I  could  not  utter  what  He 

says  when  thus  we  meet. 

3  Only  this  I  know:    I  tell  Him  all  my 

doubts,  and  griefs,  and  fears; 
Oh,  how  patiently  He  listens  1    and  my 

drooping  soul  He  cheers : 
Do  you  think  He  ne'er  reproves  me  ? 

what  a  false  friend  He  would  be, 
If  He  never,  never  told  me  of  the  sins 

which  He  must  see. 

4  Would  you  like  to  know  the  sweetness 

of  the  secret  of  the  Lord  ? 
Go  and  hide  beneath  His  shadow — this 

shall  then  be  your  reward : 
And  whene'er  you  leave  the  silence  of 

that  happy  meeting-place, 
You  will  bear  the  shining  image  of  the 

Master  in  your  face. 


1187  W 


CHANT. 

Beloved,  "  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well," 
"  It  is  well."  .  . 

God's  ways  are  always  right; 
And  love  is  o'er  them  all, 

Though  far  above  our  sight. 
..."  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well." 

2  Beloved,  "  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well," 

"  It  is  well."  .  . 

Though  deep  and  sore  the  smart, 
He  wounds  who  knows  to  bind 

And  heal  the  broken  heart. 
..."  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well." 

3  Beloved,  "  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well," 

"  It  is  well."  .  . 

Though  sorrow  clouds  our  way, 
'Twill  make  the  joy  more  dear 

That  ushers  in  the  day. 
..."  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well." 

4  Beloved,  "  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well," 

"  It  is  well."  .  . 

The  path  that  Jesus  trod, 
Though  rough  and  dark  it  be, 

Leads  home  to  heaven  and  God. 
..."  It  is  well,"  "  It  is  well." 


1188 


P.M. 

If  I  were  a  voice,  a  persuasive  voice, 
That  could  travel  the  wide  world  through, 
I  would  fly  on  the  beams  of  the  morning 

light, 
And  speak  to  men  with  a  gentle  might, 
And  tell  them  to  be  true.  [sea, 

I  would  fly,  I  would  fly  over  land  and 
Wherever  a  human  heart  might  be, 
Telling  a  tale,  or  singing  a  song, 
In  praise  of  the  right  and  in  blame  of  the 
I  would  fly,  I  would  fly,  [wrong: 

I  would  fly  over  land  and  sea. 


SOLOS  AND  CHOIR  PIECES: 


If  I  were  a  voice,  a  consoling  voice, 
I  would  fly  on  the  wings  of  the  air ; 
The  homes  of  sorrow  and  guilt  I'd  seek, 
And  calm  and  truthful  words  I'd  speak, 
To  save  them  from  despair.        [town, 
I  would  fly,  I  would  fly  o'er  the  crowded 
And  drop  like  the  happy  sunlight  down 
Into  the  hearts  of  suffering  men, 
And  teach  them  to  look  up  again : 
I  would  fly,  I  would  fly, 
I  would  fly  o'er  the  crowded  town. 

If  I  were  a  voice,  a  convincing  voice, 
I  would  travel  with  the  wind, 
And  wherever  I  saw  the  nations  torn 
By  warfare,  jealousy,  spite  or  scorn, 

Or  hatred  of  their  kind,  [crash, 

I  would  fly,  I  would  fly  on  the  thunder- 
And  into  their  blinded  bosoms  flash : 
Then  with  their  evil  thoughts  subdued, 
I'd  teach  them  Christian  brotherhood : 
I  would  fly,  I  would  fly, 
I  would  fly  on  the  thunder-crash. 

If  I  were  a  voice,  an  immortal  voice, 
I  would  fly  the  earth  around ; 
And  wherever  man  to  his  idols  bowed, 
I'd  publish  in  notes  both  long  and  loud 

The  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
I  would  fly,  I  would  fly  on  the  wings 
of  day,  [way, 

Proclaiming  peace   on   my   world-wide 
Bidding  the  saddened  earth  rejoice — 
If  I  were  a  voice,  an  immortal  voice, 
I  would  fly,  I  would  fly, 
I  would  fly  on  the  wings  of  day. 


H.) 


1189ft. 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 
(See  No.  237.) 

1190®) 


8.7 


God  is  love  !     His  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 

Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens; 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love  ! 

God  is  light,  and  God  is  love  ! 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love  I 

Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move; 
But  His  mercy  waneth  never; 

God  is  light,  and  God  is  love  ! 

E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 
Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove; 

From  the  gloom  His  brightness  stream- 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love  !     [eth ; 


1191 


V201/ 


P.M. 


Oh,  the  best  Friend  to  have  is  Jesus, 

When  the  cares  of  life  upon  you  roll ; 

He  will  heal  the  wounded  heart, 

He  will  strength  and  grace  impart: 

Oh,  the  best  Friend  to  have  is  Jesus  1 


The  best  Friend  to  have  is  Je  -  -  -  sus ! 

The  best  Friend  to  have  is  Je sus  ! 

He  will  help  you  when  you  fall, 
He  will  hear  you  when  you  call : 

Oh,  the  best  Friend  to  have  is  Jesus  I 

What  a  Friend  I  have  found  in  Jesus  ! 
Peace  and  comfort  to  my  soul  He  brings ; 

Leaning  on  His  mighty  arm, 

I  will  fear  no  ill  nor  harm : 
Oh,  the  best  Friend  to  have  is  Jesus  ! 
Though  I   pass  through  the   night   of 

sorrow, 
And  the  chilly  waves  of  Jordan  roll, 

Never  need  I  shrink  nor  fear, 

For  my  Saviour  is  so  near : 
Oh,  the  best  Friend  to  have  is  Jesus  ! 
When  at  last  to  our  home  we  gather, 
With  the  loved  ones  who  have  gone 

We  will  sing  upon  the  shore,  [before, 

Praising  Him  for  evermore : 
Oh,  the  best  Friend  to  have  is  Jesus  ! 


1192  W) 


CHANT. 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping, 

I  shall  be  soon ; 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping, 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping, 
I  shall  be  soon. 

Love,  rest,  and  home  I  .  . 
Lord,  tarry  not,  but  come. 

Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading, 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading, 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Beyond  the  rising  and  the  setting, 
Beyond  the  calming  and  the  fretting, 
Beyond  remembering  and  forgetting, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Beyond  the  frost-chain  and  the  fever, 
Beyond  the  rock-waste  and  the  river, 
Beyond  the  "  ever  "  and  the  "  never," 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Beyond  the  parting  and  the  meeting, 
Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting, 
Beyond  the  pulse's  fever-beating, 

I  shall  be  soon. 


1193' 


\m)  pm. 

The  Saviour  stands  at  thy  door  to-night, 

And  is  seeking  thy  heart  to  win ; 
The  world  for  awhile  has  withdrawn  its 

Wilt  thou  open  and  let  Him  in?  [light : 
He  has  travelled  afar  on  a  lonely  road, 

In  sorrow  and  agony ; 
He  has  borne  sin's  heavy  crushing  load, 

All,  all  for  the  sake  of  thee  ! 
Let  .  .  .  Him  in,  .  .  .  let  .  .  .  Him  in ;  .  .  . 
O  -  -  pen  the  door  .  .  and  let  .  .  Him  come  in. 
2  He  stands  to  plead  with  thee  to-night, 

While  the  dews  of  the  evening  fall ; 
O'er  the  moaning  and  surging  waves  of 

Dost  thou  hear  His  yearning  call    [life, 


Solos  and  Choir  Pieces 


He  will  free  thy  soul  from  the  chains  of 
earth, 

From  its  sorrow,  its  care,  and  sin; 
He  will  give  thee  joy  for  its  hollow  mirth : 

Wilt  thou  open  and  let  Him  in  ? 

3  From  the  glorious  heights  of  heaven 

To  seek  thee  and  to  save ;     [He  came, 
But  the  world  it  gave  Him  a  cross  of 

And  a  lonely  borrowed  grave ;  [shame, 
He  left  His  radiant  home  above 

To  bear  thy  load  of  sin ; 
He  died  to  prove  His  deep,  deep  love: 

Wilt  thou  open  and  let  Him  in  ?    [sin, 

4  Thou  hast  wandered  far  in  the  paths  of 

Thou  art  weary,  and  sad,  and  lone; 
But  His  blood  can  cleanse,  and  His  love 
can  win : 

Wilt  thou  make  Him  now  thine  own  ? 
The  world  has  given  thee  care  and  pain, 

And  mocked  thee  with  its  sin ;    [gain  : 
He  will  give  the  treasures  of  priceless 

Wilt  thou  open  and  let  Him  in  ? 

1194  C£) 

I  have  heard  of  a  home  far  away  above 
the  skies,  [be; 

Where  the  good  and  true  may  happy 
I  have  looked  through  the  stars,  and  I've 
watched  through  lonely  hours, 
And  I've  wondered  if  there's  room 
there  for  me  ? 
Yes,  there's  room  for  you  and  for  me, 
And  there's  room  for  the  whole  world 
beside ;  [all ; 

The  wonderful  love  of  the  Lord  reaches 
It  gently  calls  us  now  to  His  side. 
Room  for  you  and  me, 
And  there's  room  for  all ; 
Listen  I  listen  !  Hear  His  earnest  call : 
"  Whosoever  will  may  come,  .  .  . 
Come,  ye  that  are  weary, 
And  are  heavy  laden  "  :         [for  all. 
Listen,  He's  calling  thee,  there's  room 
2  But  they  say  that  the  righteous  shall 
scarcely  enter  there; 
How,  then,  shall  a  sinner  like  me  ? 
I    am   far,   far   away   from   the   gentle 
Shepherd's  care ;  [me  ? 

Oh,  I  wonder  if  He'll  make  room  for 
Yes,  there's  room,  the  call  is  for  thee, 

'Tis  a  grand  invitation,  full  and  free; 
There's  room  for  us  all,  if  we  list  to  His 
call;  [for  thee. 

Yes,  He's  willing  to  make  room  there 


1195 


P.M. 


I  have  read  of  a  beautiful  City, 

Far  away  in  the  kingdom  of  God ; 
I  have  read  how  its  walls  are  of  jasper, 

How  its  streets   are  all   golden   and 
broad. 
In  the  midst  of  the  street  is  life's  river, 

Clear  as  crystal,  and  pure  to  behold ; 
But  not  half  of  that  City's  bright  glory 

To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 


Not  half  has  ever  been  told,  .  . 
Not  half  has  ever  been  told  ;  .  . 
Not  half  of  that  City's  bright  glory 
To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

2  1    have    read    of   bright    mansions    in 

Heaven,  [pare ; 

Which  the  Saviour  has  gone  to  pre- 
And  the  saints  who  on  earth  have  been 
faithful, 
Rest  for  ever  with  Christ  over  there : 
There  no  sin  ever  enters,  nor  sorrow, 

The  inhabitants  never  grow  old; 
But  not  half  of  the  joys  that  await  them 
To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

3  I   have   read   of  white   robes   for   the 

righteous,  [wear, 

Of  bright  crowns  which  the  glorified 
When  our  Father  shall  bid  them  "  Come, 
enter, 
And  My  glory  eternally  share :  " 
How  the  righteous  are  evermore  blessed, 
As  they  walk  through  the  streets  of 
pure  gold; 
But  not  half  of  the  wonderful  story 
To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 

4  I  have  read  of  a  Christ  so  forgiving, 

That  vile  sinners  may  ask  and  receive 
Peace,  and  pardon  for  every  transgres- 
sion, 

If  when  asking  they  only  believe. 
I  have  read  how  He'll  guide  and  protect 

If  for  safety  we  enter  His  fold ;       [us, 
But  not  half  of  His  goodness  and  mercy 

To  mortals  has  ever  been  told. 


fC.CA 


1  196    VH3/  P.M. 

Weary  child,  thy  sin  forsaking,  close 

thy  heart  no  more ;     [wide  its  door. 

From  thy  dream  of  pleasure  waking,  open 

While  the  lamp  of  life  is  burning, 
And  the  heart  of  God  is  yearning, 
To  His  loving  arms  returning, 
Give  thy  wanderings  o'er. 

2  To  the  Saviour's  tender  pleading,  close 

thy  heart  no  more ;     [wide  its  door. 
Now  the  call  of  mercy  needing,  open 

3  To  the  Gospel  invitation  close  thy  heart 

no  more ;  [door. 

To  receive  a  full  salvation  open  wide  its 

4  To  the  joy  that  fadeth  never,  close  thy 

heart  no  more;  [door. 

To  the  peace  abiding  ever,  open  wide  its 


1197  (JS) 


As  I  wandered  round  the  homestead, 

Many  a  dear  familiar  spot 
Brought  within  my  recollection 

Scenes  I'd  seemingly  forgot; 
There,  the  orchard — meadow,  yonder — 

Here,  the  deep,  old-fashioned  well, 
With  its  old  moss-covered  bucket, 

Sent  a  thrill  no  tongue  can  tell. 


NATIONAL  HYMNS: 


Though  the  house  was  held  by  strangers, 

All  remained  the  same  within; 
Just  as  when  a  child  I  rambled 

Up  and  down,  and  out  and  in ; 
To  the  garret  dark  ascending — 

Once  a  source  of  childish  dread — 
Peering  through  the  misty  cobwebs, 

Lo  !  I  saw  my  cradle  bed. 

Quick  I  drew  it  from  the  rubbish 

Covered  o'er  with  dust  so  long : 
When,  behold,  I  heard  in  fancy 

Strains  of  one  familiar  song, 
Often  sung  by  my  dear  mother 

To  me  in  that  cradle  bed : 
"  Hush,  my  dear,  lie  still  and  slumber  ! 

Holy  angels  guard  thy  bed  !  " 

While  I  listen  to  the  music 

Stealing  on  in  gentle  strain, 
I  am  carried  back  to  childhood — 

I  am  now  a  child  again : 
'Tis  the  hour  of  my  retiring, 

At  the  dusky  eventide ; 
Near  my  cradle  bed  I'm  kneeling, 

As  of  yore,  by  mother's  side. 
Hands  are  on  my  head  so  loving, 

As  they  were  in  childhood's  days; 
I,  with  weary  tones,  am  trying 

To  repeat  the  words  she  says ; 
'Tis  a  prayer  in  language  simple 

As  a  mother's  lips  can  frame : 
"  Father,  Thou  who  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed,  ever,  be  Thy  name." 

Prayer  is  over :   to  my  pillow 

With  a  "  good-night  "  kiss  I  creep, 
Scarcely  waking  while  I  whisper, 

"  Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep." 
Then  my  mother,  o'er  me  bending, 

Prays  in  earnest  words,  but  mild : 
"  Hear  my  prayer,  O  heavenly  Father, 

Bless,  oh  bless,  my  precious  child  !  " 

Yet  I  am  but  only  dreaming : 

Ne'er  I'll  be  a  child  again ; 
Many  years  has  that  dear  mother 

In  the  quiet  graveyard  lain ; 
But  her  blessed  angel  spirit 

Daily  hovers  o'er  my  head, 
Calling  me  from  earth  to  heaven, 

Even  from  my  cradle  bed. 


1 198  CS) 


P.M. 


Lead  me  gently  home,  Father, 

Lead  me  gently  home  ! 
'Mid  life's  darkest  hours,  Father, 

When  sad  trials  come. 
Keep  my  heart  from  wandering, 

Lest  my  feet  should  roam ; 
Lest  I  fall  upon  the  wayside, 

Lead  me  gently  home  ! 

.  .  .  Lead  me  gently  home,  .  Father 
Lead  me  gently, 
Lest  I  fall  upon  the  wayside, 
Lead  me  gently  home! 


Lead  me  gently  home,  Father, 

Lead  me  gently  home  1 
None  but  Thou  can'st  guide  me, 

I  cannot  walk  alone  ! 
1  will  gladly  follow, 

Ever  follow  on : 
By  Thy  loving  hand,  O  Father, 

Lead  me  gently  home  ! 
Lead  me  gently  home,  Father, 

Lead  me  gently  home  ! 
When  life's  toils  are  ended, 

And  parting  days  have  come, 
There  to  rest  for  ever 

From  all  earthly  gloom, 
Lead  me,  O  my  heavenly  Father, 

Lead  me  gently  home  ! 


1199 


National  Hymns 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


God  save  our  gracious  King, 
Long  live  our  noble  King, 

God  save  the  King  ! 
Send  him  victorious, 
Happy  and  glorious, 
Long  to  reign  over  us : 

God  save  the  King  ! 
2  Thy  choicest  gifts  in  store 
On  him  be  pleased  to  pour ; 

Long  may  he  reign. 
May  he  defend  our  laws, 
And  ever  give  us  cause 
To  sing  with  heart  and  voice, 

God  save  the  King  ! 

A  JAj\J  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

My  country  !   'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing : 
Land  where  my  fathers  died  ! 
Land  of  the  Pilgrims'  pride  ! 
From  every  mountain-side 

Let  Freedom  ring  ! 

2  My  native  country,  thee — 
Land  of  the  noble  free — 

Thy  name  I  love : 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills ; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  Freedom's  song: 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break — 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God  !  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  Thee  we  sing: 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  Freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King  ! 


INDEX  TO  FIRST  LINES 


NO. 

A  BETTER  day  is 169 
A  blessing  for  you  . .  440 
A  Christian  band  from  farl094 
A  few  more  marchings .  . .  512 
A  few  more  years  shall . . .  1052 
A  glory  gilds  the  sacred .  .   261 

A  lamp  in  the  night 184 

A  little  pilgrim 1121 

A  little  while,  and  we ... .  952 
A  long  time  I  wandered . .  846 
A  mighty  Fortress  is  our. .       2 

A  ruler  once  came 366 

A  safe  stronghold 3 

A  sinner  was  wand'ring .  .  1183 
A  song,  a  song  for  water. .  678 
A  wonderful  Saviour  is  . .   540 

Abide  with  me  1 297 

Abiding,  oh,  so  wondrous  628 
Afflictions  tho'  they  seem.  463 
After  the  darkest  hour .  .  .   927 

After  the  mist  and 956 

Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  630 

All,  all  for  Thee  ! 1051 

All  for  Jesus  !  all  for 1179 

All  hail  the  power 203 

All  my  doubts  I  give  to . .   868 

All  people  that  on 9 

All  the  way 622 

All  to  Jesus  I  surrender .  .   601 

All  ye  that  pass  by  ! 140 

Almost  persuaded 452 

Along  the  river  of  time .  .  1176 
Along  the  sandy  desert. .  .   824 

Am  I  a  soldier  ? 672 

Amazing  grace  ! 894 

Amid  the  trials  that  I 566 

An  open  Bible  for  the 282 

Angels,  from  the  realms. .  29 
Another  six  days'  work  is  276 
Anywhere,  my  Saviour. .  .  596 
Anywhere  with  Jesus  I . . .   627 

Are  you  coming  ? 370 

Are  you  shining  for  Jesus.   788 

Are  you  sitting  idle  ? 764 

Are  we  walking,  daily. . .  .1117 

Arise  and  away,  ye 750 

Arise,  and  follow  Me  1 .  .  .  605 
"  Arise  and  shine  1  thy  ".   767 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 154 

"  Arise,  young  men  !  ".  . .  793 
Army  of  endeavour,  hear.  1097 

Art  thou  troubled 380 

Art  thou  weary  ? 401 

As  I  wandered  round ....  1197 
As  shadows  cast  by  cloud.  1044 

Asleep  in  Jesus 1036 

Assembled  at  Thy  great.  .1088 
At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  .     79 

At  ev'ning  time  may 290 

At  the  feast  of  Belshazzar.   432 

Awake  and  sing 254 

Awake  !  awake  !  O  heart .  222 
Awake  I  awake  I  the 810 


NO. 

Awake  !   for  the  trumpet .   671 

Awake,  my  soul 251 

Awake,  our  souls  ;   away .   683 

BACK  from  the  weary .   373 
Be  glad  in  the  Lord  !  207 

Be  still,  O  heart  1 713 

Be  the  matter  what  it ... .  1167 
"  Be  ve  strong  in  the  " . . .  686 
Bear  the  cross  for  Jesus .  .  790 
Bear  the  cup  of  loving .  .  .  770 
Beautiful  star  of  promise .     99 

Beautiful  the  fields 93 

Beautiful  valley  of  Eden. .  908 
Beckoning  hands  at  the .  1013 
Before  Jehovah's  awful. . .   252 

Begone,  unbelief  ! 14 

Behold  a  Fountain 125 

Behold,  behold  the 361 

Behold  Me  standing .   378 

Behold  !  the  Bridegroom. .  175 
Behold,  the  Eastertide  is..   146 

Behold,  the  Master 756 

Behold  the  Saviour  of . . . .   151 

Behold,  what  love  ! 21 

Believe  and  receive  the. . .  382 
Beloved,  "  It  is  well  ". . .  •  1187 

Beneath  the  Cross  of 139 

Beyond  our  sight  a  city. . .   731 

Beyond  the  light  of 957 

Beyond  the  sea 985 

Beyond  the  smiling 931 

Beyond  the  (Chant) 1192 

Beyond  the  stars  that ....   954 

Bless,  O  Lord,  the 1049 

Blessed  assurance  ! 873 

Blessed  be  the  Fountain. .  113 
Blessed  hope  that  in  Jesus  932 

Blessed  is  he  that  is 560 

Blessed  Redeemer 83 

Blest  be  the  tie 506 

Brief  life  is  here  our 990 

Brightly  beams  our 805 

By-and-by  we  shall  know  968 
By  cool  Siloam's 1162 

CALL  them  in  ! 391 

Calm  me,  my  God . .  730 

Can  it  be  that  Jesus 58 

Careless  soul,  thy  Saviourll68 

"  Cast  thy  bread  upon  " . .  771 

Children  of  the 838 

Christ  has  for  sin 119 

Christ  hath  redeemed  us  .  118 

Christ  hath  risen  ! 156 

Christ  is  coming 162 

Christ  is  knocking  ! 470 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen .  158 

Christian,  dost  thou  see .  .  704 

Christian,  seek  not  yet .  .  .  687 

Christian  soldiers  all 1100 

Christian,  walk  carefully.  617 

Christians,  wake,  no 748 


NO. 

Climbing  up  the  steeps  . .   996 

Cling  to  the  Bible  ! 263 

Closer,  Lord,  to  Thee  !  . .  639 
Come  close  to  the  Saviour  1180 

Come,  every  joyful 230 

Come,  every  soul 392 

Come,  for  all  things  are .  .   405 

Come,  for  the  feast 281 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  in .  .  .   196 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our . .   189 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come.   190 
Come,  Holy   Spirit,  hea- 
venly Dove 188 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  like .  .   195 

Come  home  1 435 

Come,  let  us  all  unite  to. .  511 
Come,    let    us    join    our 

cheerful 245 

Come,    let    us    join    our 

friends 1004 

Come,  let  us  to  the  Lord.   584 

Come,  my  soul,  thy 330 

Come  near  me,  O  my.  ...  52 
Come,  oh  come,  and  let . .  236 
Come,  oh  come,  while .  .  .  388 
Come,  oh  come,  with ....  349 
Come  on  the  wings  of  the  180 

Come,  sing  my  soul 20 

Come,  sing  the  Gospel's.  355 
Come,  sing  the  sweet ....     54 

Come,  sound  His 249 

Come,  Spirit,  source 202 

Come,  Thou  almighty  ...       6 

Come,  Thou  desire  ! 326 

Come,  Thou  everlasting. .   280 

Come,  Thou  fount  of 1048 

Come,  thou  weary 407 

Come  to  Jesus,  come 408 

Come  to  Jesus,  ye  who  . . .  458 
Come  to  the  Saviour,  hear  413 
Come  to  the  Saviour,  make 

no  delay 1165 

Come  to  the  Saviour  now  399 
"  Come  unto  Me  !  "  it  is.  424 
Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary.  374 
Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary 

(sorrowing  ones) 738 

Come,  weary  one,  and .  .  .  375 
Come  with  happy  faces. . .  1141 

Come  with  thy  sins 352 

Come,  ye  disconsolate 719 

Come,  ye  sinners 376 

Come,  ye  thankful  people  1055 

Come,  ye  that  love 823 

Come,  ye  yourselves 279 

Coming,  coming,  we  are .   214 

Coming,  coming,  yes 1066 

Conquering  now,  and.  . .  .  673 
Crown  Him,  crown  Him .      94 

DAY  by  day  the 10 
Day  is  dying  in  the .   292 
Days  and  moments 1048 


Index  to  First  Lines 


NO. 

Dear  refuge  of  my 106 

Depth  of  mercy  ! 486 

Descend,  O  flame  of 200 

Did  Christ  o'er 68 

Dismiss  me  not  Thy 785 

Do  you  fear  the  foe  will . .  795 

Do  you  see  the  Hebrew. .  167 

Down  from  the  mountains  70l 

Down  in  the  valley 529 

Drawing  near  with  full. . .  903 

Dying  with  Jesus,  by ...  .  615 

"EARLY  seeking,  early  . .  1163 
•^     Encamped  along  ....   682 

Enthroned  is  Jesus 136 

Eternal  Father 1061 

Eternal  Father,  Thou 1074 

T7ADE,  fade  each 1045 

■^  Fading  away  like ....  798 
"  Faint,  yet  pursuing  "...    681 

Faith  is  a  living 310 

Far  above  in  highest 1137 

Far  and  near  the  fields .  .  .  1086 

Far  away  beyond  the 930 

Far  away  in  the  depths . . .  658 
Far  away  my  steps  had. . .  895 
Far,  far  away,  in  heathen  1090 
Far,  far  beyond  the  storms  971 

Father,  before  Thy 317 

Father,  I  stretch  my 493 

Father,  in  high  heaven . . .   288 

Father  of  mercies  ! 258 

Fear  not  !  God  is  thy. .  . .   811 

Fierce  and  wild  the 1065 

Firm  as  a  rock,  that  in  the  551 
Firmly  stand  for  God  ! . . .  685 
"  For     Christ     and     the 

Church  "  let  our  voicesl096 
"  For     Christ     and     the 

Church  "  we  stand ....  1119 

For  Christ  is  our 1095 

"  For  ever  with  the  Lord  "  917 
For  the  tempted,  Lord,  we  315 
For  thee,  O  dear,  dear . . .  918 
For  Thy  goodness,  O  my  653 
For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy .  1050 

Forward  !  be  our 837 

Fountain  of  purity 572 

Free  from  the  law 143 

Friend  of  sinners  !  Lord. .  85 
From  every  stormy  wind. .  1171 
From  Greenland's  icy. . .  .1070 

From  the  Bethlehem 44 

From  the  Cross  uplifted. .  416 
From  yonder  western ....  1102 

GATHER  them  in  !  for  779 
Gentle  Jesus 1149 

Gird  on  the  sword  and. .  .   676 

Give  me  the  wings 907 

Give  thanks  unto  God . . .  690 
Give  to  the  winds  thy. . .  .   561 

Gliding  o'er  life's 911 

Glorious  things  of  Thee . .  221 
Glory  be  to  the  Father. . .  256 
Glory  ever  be  to  Jesus .  .  .  210 
Glory  to  God  on  high ....        7 

Glory  to  Thee,  my 301 

Go,  and  tell  Jesus 74 

Go,  bury  thy  sorrow 777 

Go,  labour  on  1 815 

Go  on  your  way  rejoicinglll6 

Go  thou  in  life's  fair 1128 

God  be  with  you 298 


NO. 

God  calling  yet  ! 339 

God  holds  the  key 743 

God  is  here,  and  that  to. .  307 
God  is  love  !  His  mercy.  .1190 
"  God  is  Love !  "  His  Word  233 

God  loved  the  world 17 

God,  make  my  life  a 1143 

God  moves  in  a 516 

God  of  love,  and  God  of. .   238 

God  of  mercy  1  God 1067 

God  save  our  gracious . . .  1199 
God  will  take  care  of  you.   517 

God's  almighty  arms 655 

Going  forth  at  Christ's. .  .1077 

Golden  harps  are 87 

Grace  !  'tis  a  charming. . .  '8 
Gracious  Spirit,  Holy.  . . .  662 
Grand  is  the  song  of  the. .  1034 

Great  God,  and  wilt 1150 

Great  God,  with  wonder .  259 
Great  is  the  Lord,  who. . .  229 
Great  Jehovah,  mighty. .  .1083 

Great  Ruler  of  the 1062 

Guide  me,  O  Thou 524 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's 67 
Hallelujah  ! 153 

Hallelujah  !  He  is  risen. . .  157 
Hallelujah  !  Jesus  saves  .  .  891 
Hark,  a  voice  is  calling . . .   689 

Hark,  hark,  my  soul 231 

Hark  !  hark  !  the  song 1157 

Hark  !  hark  !  the  song  the  999 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is 365 

Hark,  sinner,  while 442 

Hark,  ten  thousand 149 

Hark,  the  glad  sound 25 

Hark  the  herald  angels ...  30 
Hark  !  the  temperance .  .  .  700 

Hark  the  voice  of 813 

Hark  !  there  comes  a 344 

Hark  !  'tis  the  Shepherd's  752 
Hark  !  'tis  the  watchman's 

cry 807 

Hark  !  what  mean  those . .  24 
Hast  thou  no  room  within  465 

Hasten,  Lord,  the 1087 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be 457 

Have  ye  heard  the  song. .  755 

Have  you  any  room 443 

Have  you  been  to  Jesus. .  379 
Have  you  had  a  kindness.  801 
Have  you  on  the  Lord  ...   865 

He  dies  !  He  dies  !  tb 171 

He  feedeth  His  flock 554 

He  hath  spoken,  Be  still. .     95 

He  is  coming 172 

He  is  seeking  for  the  lost .  62 
He  leadeth  His  own  with.   618 

He  leadeth  me  ! . 542 

He  lives  and  loves,  our. . .  70 
He  sendeth  the  sunshine.  1060 

Hear  the  everlasting 1081 

Hear  us,  O  Saviour 328 

Hear  us,  Thou  that 197 

Heavenly  Father  ! 491 

Help  me,  O  Lord,  the. . . .  636 

Here  below  on  life's 781 

Here  from  the  world 325 

Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour . .  520 
High  in  yonder  heav'nly.  .1020 
Ho  1  every  one  that  is. . . .   415 

Ho  I  my  comrades 689 

Ho  !  reapers  in  the ......   763 

Ho  1  reapers  of  life's 761 


NO. 

Hold  Thou  my  hand  ! . . . .  550 

Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry.  588 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light. . .  199 

Holy!  Holy!  Holy! 22 

Holy,  holy,  holy  is 223 

Holy  Spirit,  faithful 194 

Holy  Spirit,  lead  us 192 

Hope  on,  hope  on,  O .  .  . .  715 
How  can  we  forget  Him.  .1135 

How  dear  to  my  heart. . . .  724 

How  firm  a  foundation . . .  528 

How  honoured,  how  dear.  213 

How  oft  our  souls  are. . .  .  722 

How  pleased  and  blest . . .  271 

How  solemn  are  the 461 

How  sweet,  my  Saviour. .  878 

How  sweet  the  hour  of . . .  321 

How  sweet  the  name 112 

Hushed  was  the  evening.  1148 

I  AM  coming  to  the 477 
I  am  far  frae  my 982 

I  am  glad  I  have  heard . .  .   594 

I  am  not  skilled  to 849 

I  am  redeem'd,  oh 864 

I  am  sailing  afar  on  the. . .  565 
I  am  so  glad  that  our ....     38 

I  am  Thine,  O  Lord 607 

I  am  Thine  own,  0 603 

I  am  thinking  to-day 787 

I  am  trusting  Thee,  Lord  641 

I  am  waiting  for  the 1008 

I  am  walking  on  the 887 

I  believed  in  God's 867 

I  came  a  wanderer 850 

I  come,  O  blessed  Lord . .  467 
I  could  not  do  without.  .  .   844 

I  feel  like  singing  all 218 

I  gave  My  life  for  thee.  .  .   621 

I  have  a  Saviour 350 

I  have  given  up  all  for.  .  .  590 
I  have  heard  of  a  home . .  1194 
I  have  heard  of  a  Saviour's 

love 1182 

I  have  heard  of  Jesus  in .  .  41 
I  have  learnt  a  heavenly.  .   645 

I  have  read  of  a 1195 

I  hear  a  song 934 

I  hear  the  Saviour  say 855 

I  hear  the  words  of 882 

I  hear  thy  welcome 475 

I  heard  the  voice 216 

I  know  I  love  Thee 649 

I  know  not  the  hour. 980 

I  know  not  what  awaits  .  .  564 
I  know  not  why  God's . . .  857 
I  know  that  Jesus  ever . . .   890 

I  know  that  my 892 

I  know  Thy  hand 860 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 870 

I  looked  to  Jesus  in  my...  863 
I  love  Thee,  Lord  ;   yet. .   604 

I  love  Thy  Kingdom 253 

I  love  to  hear  the  story. .  1156 
I  love  to  tell  the  story. ...     46 

I  love  to  think  of  the 991 

I  love  to  think,  though.  .  .1144 
I  met  a  stranger  fair  to. .  .  50 
I  must  walk  through  the.  1038 
I  need  Thee  every  hour . .  577 
I  once  was  a  stranger ....   897 

I  sail  in  the  light  that 921 

I  saw  a  wayworn 1014 

I  see  God's  sun  behind. . .  742 
I  stood  outside  the  gate  .   482 


Index  to  Firat  Line* 


NO. 

I  think  when  I  read  that. .  1136 

I  to  the  hills  will  lift 244 

I  wandered  in  the  shades.   862 

I  want  the  adorning 576 

I  was  a  wandering 484 

I  was  once  far  away 906 

I  was  wand'ring,  sad 499 

I  will  praise  the  Lord.  . . .   899 

I  will  sing  of  my 896 

I  will  sing  the  love  of .  . .  .  36 
I  will  sing  the  wondrous.   875 

I  will  tell  the  precious 888 

I  will  tell  you  the 69 

I  will  commune  with 502 

I  would  have  the  Saviour.    578 

I  would  not  ask  for 640 

I  would  not  live  alway 926 

I'm  a  pilgrim  and  a 826 

I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a. .  827 
I'm  not  ashamed  to  own. .  883 
I've  a  message  from  the. .  411 
I've  found  a  friend  in.  .  . .  104 
I've  found  a  Friend,  oh .  .   871 

I've  found  a  joy  in 886 

I've  found  the  pearl  of . . .  88 
I've  learned  to  sing  a . . .  .  240 
I've  reached  the  land ....  944 
I've  wandered  far  away .  .   471 

If  I  were  a  voice 1188 

If  in  the  valley  where  the.  796 
If  Jesus  should  call  you. .  454 
Impatient  heart,  be  still .  .  183 
In  a  world  where  sorrow. .  1107 
In  ancient  days  when ....   880 

In  Christ  is  love 858 

In  grace  the  holy  God ...  18 
In  many  a  little  village . .  .  1147 

In  robes  made  white 915 

In  some  way  or  other ....  19 
In  tenderness  He  sought.  59 
In  the  crimson  blush  of. .  179 
In  the  cross  of  Christ ....   239 

In  the  early  morning 766 

In  the  fadeless 1005 

In  the  harvest  field  there .  754 
In  the  heavenly  pastures.  501 
In  the  hour  when  guilt. . .  92 
In  the  land  of  fadeless . . .  1012 
In  the  land  of  strangers. .  447 
In  the  land  where  the. .  . .   993 

In  the  Rifted  Rock 100 

In  the  secret  of  His  pre- 
sence He  will 535 

In  the  secret  of  His  pre- 
sence how  my  soul ....  1186 
In  the  shadow  of  His ....   644 
In    the    shadow    of    the 

Highest 521 

In  the  shadow  of  the  Rock  531 

In  the  silent  midnight 441 

In  Thy  cleft,  O  Rock 557 

In  Thy  name,  O  Lord. . .   255 

Is  there  a  sinner  ? 364 

Is  thy  cruse  of  comfort  ?. .   760 

It  came  to  me  one 876 

It  is  a  thing  most 1152 

It  is  not  time  that  flies . .  .  1042 

It  may  be  at  morn 183 

It  may  not  be  on  the 598 

It  passeth  knowledge 620 

JERUSALEM,  my 1010 
Jerusalem,  the 217 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be.  905 
Jesus,  Beloved  of  my 646 


NO. 

Jesus  bids  us  shine 1138 

Jesus  calls  us  o'er  the ....  762 
Jesus  Christ  is  passing .  .  .   492 

Jesus,  Gracious  One 386 

Jesus  !  I  am  resting 835 

Jesus,  I  my  cross 597 

Jesus,  I  will  trust  Thee  . .  468 
Jesus  is  calling  !  forth  to .   679 

Jesus  is  coming  ! 178 

Jesus  is  our  Shepherd . . .  1153 
Jesus  is  tenderly  calling. .   396 

Jesus,  keep  me  near 134 

Jesus  knocks,  He  calls . .  .  358 
Jesus  knows  thy  sorrow. .  48 
Jesus  lives  and  Jesus ....  150 
Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul .  227 
Jesus,  Lover  of  my  (Solo)  1172 

Jesus  loves  me 1155 

Jesus  my  all,  to  heaven . . .   900 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 476 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  is  all . .  90 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  to ... .  40 
Jesus,  my  Shepherd  and. .  567 
Jesus,  of  Thee  we  ne'er. .  278 
Jesus  redeemed  and  made  643 
Jesus,  Saviour,  on  Thy. . .  299 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me. .   556 

Jesus  shall  reign 1084 

Jesus,  tender  Saviour ....  1154 
Jesus,  the  very  thought. . .     60 

Jesus,  the  water  of 354 

Jesus,  Thine  all-victorious 

love 187 

Jesus,  Thou  joy  of  loving.   285 

Jesus,  Thou  Refuge 105 

Jesus,  Thy  blood 177 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  ....  63 
Jesus,  Thy  name  I  love. .    204 

Jesus  wants  me  for  a 1129 

Jesus,  we  Thy  promise. .   329 

Join  all  the  glorious 86 

Joy-bells  ringing 1127 

Joy  to  the  world  ! 103 

Joy  to  the  world  (Chant).   Ill 

Just  as  I  am 473 

Just  as  thou  art 420 

Just  beyond  the  silent. . .  .   933 

TT  EEP  step  with  the. . . .  1092 
**■    Knocking  ! 422 

T  ABOURERS  for 809 

-L-'  "  Land  ahead  !  " .  .  .  938 
Lead  me  gently  home .  .  .  1198 
Lead  me  now,  and  lead. .   523 

Lead  to  the  shadow 546 

Lead  us,  Heavenly  Father  538 
Leader  of  faithful  souls  .  .  831 
Leave  me  not,  for  I  am. . .  534 
Leave  not  for  to-morrow.  758 
"  Let  not  your  heart  be  "  727 

Let  the  light  of  love 1105 

Let  us  sing  a  song 832 

Let  us  sing  again  the 234 

Let  us  sing  of  the  love ...     15 

Let  us  sing  of  the 304 

Let  us  with  a  gladsome. . .  765 
Let  us  work  and  pray.  .  .  .1112 
Life  at  best  is  very  brief. .  437 
Life  wears  a  diff'rent  face  885 
Lift  up  thine  eyes,  O . . . .  1089 
Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the. .   763 

Light  after  darkness 830 

Light  in  the  darkness 1063 

Like  a  bird  on  the  deep. .   469 


NO. 

Like  a  river  glorious 652 

Like  a  shepherd,  tender.  528 
Like  some  sweet  bird ....  56 
Like  wandering  sheep. . .  .  472 
Little  children  may  be. .  .1132 

Lo  !  a  fountain,  full 137 

Lo  !  He  comes  with 161 

Lo  !  the  day  of  God 688 

Lone  and  weary,  sad  and.  481 
Lonely  hearts  to  comfort.  1118 

Long  in  darkness  we 702 

Look  away  to  Jesus 409 

Look  away  to  the  Cross. .  114 
Look  not  behind  thee.  .  . .   438 

Look  to  Jesus,  weary 371 

Look  to  the  Saviour  ! .  . . .  427 
"  Look  unto  Me ! "  (Look)  397 

Look  unto  Me  !  (Oh) 385 

Look  up  !  look  up  !  ye .  .  .   124 

Look,  ye  saints 127 

Lord,  at  Thy  mercy 478 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with. .  .  .  287 
Lord,  for  to-morrow  and.  638 
Lord  God  the  Holy  Ghost  323 
Lord,  I  have  made  Thy. .   260 

Lord,  I  hear  of 485 

Lord  Jesus,  I  long 569 

Lord  Jesus,  Thou  dost.  . .  552 
Lord,  keep  us  safe  this.  . .   300 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath  ! 274 

Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  1 .   786 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to 333 

Lord,  we  come  before. . . .  331 
Lord,  we  gather  in  Thy. .   324 

Love  Divine,  all  loves 242 

Loved  with  everlasting. . .  852 
Low  in  the  grave  He 152 

VffAJESTIC   sweet- 893 

•**■*■     Make  room  for 455 

Man  of  sorrows  ! 102 

March  on,  march  on  ! . . .  .   130 

Master,  the  tempest 61 

Meet  me  there  !  oh,  meet.  1006 
Mine  eyes  have  seen  the.  697 
More  about  Jesus  would.  571 
More  holiness  give  me .  . .  582 

More  love  to  Thee 632 

Mourner,  wheresoe'er. . .  .   744 

Must  I  go  ? 789 

Must  Jesus  bear  the 610 

My  country  !  'tis  of  thee. .  1200 

My  faith  looks  up 235 

My  Father  is  rich 946 

My  Father,  this  I  ask  of. .   800 

My  Glorious  Victor 591 

My  God,  I  have  found. .  .  131 
My  God,  I  thank  Thee. . .  246 
My  God,  is  any  hour ....   314 

My  God,  my  Father 718 

My  heart  is  resting 609 

My  heart's  in  the 976 

My  hope  is  built  on 902 

My  Jesus,  I  love  Thee .  . .   659 

My  life  flows  on  in 250 

My  Saviour,  oh,  what .  . .  613 
My  Saviour,  Thou  hast..  589 
My  Saviour's  praises  I .  . .  241 
My  soul  at  last  a  rest ....  558 
My  spirit,  soul,  and  body.  637 
My  times  are  in  Thy 661 

XTEARER,  blessed 580 

•^  Nearer,  my  God. . .  .  581 
Nearer  the  Cross  ! 859 


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NO. 

"  Neither  do  I  condemn  "  47 
Never  lose  the  golden. .  .  .1133 
Never  shone  a  light  so.  .  .  27 
Night  has  fallen  on  the. . .    720 

No  longer  wait,  my 453 

No  longer  we'll  wander. .   970 

Not  all  the  blood  of 117 

Not  far,  not  far,  from.  . . .   346 

"  Not  I,  but  Christ  " 623 

"  Not  my  own  !  "  but 592 

Not  now,  but  in  the 740 

Not  now,  my  child 818 

Not  saved  are  we  by 398 

Nothing  but  leaves 431 

Nothing,  either  great 142 

Now  in  a  song  of  grateful .   881 

Not  just  a  word  for 1111 

Now  let  my  soul 265 

Now  the  day  is  over 296 

(\  ACHING  heart 714 

^  O  banner  of  Jesus . .  1015 
O  blessed  life  !  the  heart .  599 
O  brother,  have  you  told .   898 

O  brother,  life's 699 

O  child  of  God,  wait 712 

O  Christ,  I  will 1125 

O  Christ,  in  Thee 853 

O  Christ,  what 128 

O  church  of  Christ 1076 

O  day  of  rest  and 270 

O  eyes  that  are  weary ....   721 

O  gentle,  sweet,  and 656 

O  God  of  Bethel  ! 514 

O  God,  our  help  in 513 

O  golden  day,  when 1169 

O  happy  day 866 

O  homeland  ! 1018 

O  Jesus  Christ,  grow. .  . .  585 
O  Jesus,  I  have  promised .  606 
O  Jesus,  Saviour,  hear .  .  .   495 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art 494 

O  land  of  rest  ! 920 

O  little  town  of 26 

O  Lord,  Thy  work 322 

O  Love  divine 553 

O  Love  that  passeth 76 

O  Love  that  will  not  let . .  633 
O  my  Redeemer,  what  a. .  1170 

O  my  Saviour,  hear 497 

O  peace  divine 666 

O  sacred  head,  once 128 

O  Saviour,  precious 226 

O  soul,  tossed  on  the ....   545 

O  souls  in  darkness 459 

O  Thou  precious  Saviour     72 

O  Thou  that  hearest 313 

O  troubled  heart,  be  thou  709 
O  troubled  heart,  there  is .  716 
O  wand'rer,  come  to  the . .   444 

O  wand'rer  from  thy 360 

O  wand'ring  souls,  why.  .    383 

O  watchman  on  the 186 

O  weary  heart,  there 710 

O  weary  heart,  why  seek .    384 

O  weary  pilgrim 717 

O  word,  of  words  the ....  425 
O'er  the  cold  and  chilly .  .  955 
O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of.  1068 

Of  Him  who  left  His 1142 

Oft  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe .  674 
Oh,  blessed  home  where . .  974 
Oh,  come,  all  ye  faithful. .      31 

Oh  come,  sinner 347 

Oh,  come  to  the 410 


NO. 

Oh,  could  I  speak  the 205 

Oh,  do  not  let  the 335 

Oh  for  a  closer  walk 583 

Oh  for  a  faith  that 327 

Oh  for  a  song,  a  fair 935 

Oh  for  a  thousand 243 

Oh  for  the  peace 910 

Oh,  give  thy  heart  to 436 

Oh,  glorious  hope  of 919 

Oh,  hear  my  cry 462 

Oh,  hear  the  joyful 419 

Oh,  help  me  tell  the  storyll06 
Oh,  how  dark  the  night .  .  82 
Oh,  how  happy  are  they . .  889 
Oh  let  us  all  endeavour.  .1109 
Oh,  list  to  the  voice  ! .  .  . .  775 
Oh,  list  to  the  watchman .  434 
Oh,  praise  ye  the  Lord. . .  12 
Oh,  precious  heav'nly. .  . .   869 

Oh,  precious  words 71 

Oh,  safe  to  the  rock 519 

Oh,  scatter  seeds  of 768 

"  Oh,  serve  the  Lord  " . .  247 
Oh,  shall  I  be  among  that  843 
Oh,  sing  of  my  Redeemer  225 
Oh,  spread  the  tidings ...  198 
Oh,  suffer  me  to  come  to.  586. 
Oh,  sweet  is  the  story. ...  73 
Oh,  tell  me  the  story  that  257 
Oh,  tender  and  sweet ....  466 
Oh,  the  best  Friend  to . .  .  1191 

Oh,  the  bitter 624 

Oh,  the  clanging  bells ....  1043 
Oh,  the  music  rolling. .  . .   979 

Oh,  the  peaceful 1022 

Oh,  the  precious  Gospel.  353 
Oh,  the  precious  love  of.   773 

Oh,  the  weary  night 174 

Oh,  think  of  the  home .  .  .  942 
Oh  to  be  over  yonder  !.  .  .  914 
Oh,  turn  ye  !  oh  turn ....  426 
Oh,  welcome,  hour  of . . .  .   308 

Oh,  what  a  Saviour  ! 359 

Oh,  what  am  I,  that  I 120 

Oh,  what  fellowship 647 

Oh,  what  shall  I  do  ? ... .  496 
Oh,  what  will  you  do  ?. . .   450 

Oh,  where  are  the 749 

Oh  where  is  He? 53 

Oh,  who  is  this  ? 122 

Oh,  wonderful ! 264 

Oh,  wondrous  Name  I 96 

Oh,  world  of  joy  untold . .  997 
Oh,  worship  the  King  I . . .     ll 

On  Calvary's  brow 116 

On  Jordan's  stormy 973 

On,  march  on,  O  army. . .  1098 

On  that  bright  and 159 

On  the  mountain's 734 

On  the  resurrection 1028 

On  Thee  my  heart  is 619 

On  yonder  hill  of  Calvary  121 
Once  again  the  Gospel . . .  381 
Once  I  was  dead  in  sin . .  .  78 
Once  in  royal  David's ....  32 
Once  it  was  the  blessing. .   693 

Once  more  at  rest 293 

Once  more,  my  soul 474 

Once  more,  O  Lord,  we. .    312 

One  by  one  we  cross 1031 

One  is  our  Master 500 

One  little  hour  for 774 

One  offer  of  salvation ....     84 

One  sweetly  solemn 987 

One  there  is  above  all ...  .     65 


NO. 

One  there  is  who 445 

Only  a  beam  of  sunshine .  733 
Only  a  few  more  years . . .   916 

Only  a  little  while 746 

Only     "  a     little     while " 

sowing 947 

Only  a  little  word 797 

Only  a  look  from  my 959 

Only  a  step  to  Jesus 448 

Only  an  armour-bearer . .   696 

Only  Jesus  feels  and 51 

Only  to  know  that  the . . .   839 

Only  waiting  till  the 1029 

Onward,  Christian 708 

Onward,  O  junior ll03 

Onward,  soldiers  ! 670 

Onward,  upward 693 

Onward  !  upward,  home-  507 
Oppress'd  by  noonday's. .   829 

Our  blest  Redeemer 191 

Our  Fatherland,  thy 1175 

Our  Junior  Band  is 1123 

Our  lamps  are 165 

"  Our  land  for  Christ !  ".1110 
Our  life  is  like  a  stormy...   395 

Our  Lord  is  now 176 

Our  willing  service 1114 

Out  in  the  desert 479 

Out  of  Christ,  and  yet  so. .   342 

Out  of  my  bondage 498 

Out  of  the  shadow -land.  .1025 
Out  on  the  mountain  sad .   418 

Out  on  the  ocean  all 986 

Over  hill  and  lofty 705 

Over  the  river  faces  I  see.  1017 
Over  the  river  they  call . . .  988 
Over  the  thorn  and  thistle  403 

PASS  me  not 488 

Peace!  perfect  peace.  .  726 

Praise  be  to  Jesus,  His . . .  393 

Praise  Him  !  praise 208 

Praise  my  soul,  the 1 

Praise  our  Creator  and . .  .  219 

Praise  the  King  of  Glory-  209 

Praise  the  Lord,  and ....  220 

Praise  the  Saviour,  ye. .  .  .  505 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  1 215 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  lift. .  .1113 

Pray,  always  pray 332 

Pray,  brethren,  pray 1032 

Pray  on,  pray  on 305 

Precious  promise  God ....  643 

Precious  Saviour,  I  will. . .  629 

Precious  thought— my .  .  .  568 

Precious  words,  like 741 

Press  on,  press  on 834 

Press  onward,  press 402 

QUIET,  Lord,  my 737 

REDEEMED  from 211 

Redemption,  oh  ... .  16 

Rejoice  and  be 224 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord  ! 508 

Rejoice  !  rejoice  1  our ....  164 

Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  ye 654 

Rejoice  !  the  Lord  is 165 

Repeat  the  story  o'er ....  665 

Rescue  the  perishing 814 

Rescue  the  souls  that 820 

Rest  in  the  Lord,  O 732 

Rest  of  the  weary,  Joy. . .  109 

Resting  on  the 668 


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NO. 

Return,  O  wand'rer  ! .  .  .  .   456 

Revive  Thy  work 309 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in 135 

Ring  the  bells  of 650 

Rise,  ye  children  of 1174 

Rock  of  Ages 237 

Rock  of  Ages  (Solo) 1189 

Rolling  downward 28 

CAFE  in  the  arms 57 

^     Saviour,  again  to ... .   291 

Saviour,  breathe  an 286 

Saviour,  help  us  in  our . . .  1160 
Saviour,  hold  me  close  to.  549 
Saviour,  lead  me,  lest  I . . .   537 

Saviour,  like  a 1164 

Saviour,  more  than 570 

Saviour,  teach  me  day 667 

Saviour  !  Thy  dying 634 

Saviour,  where  Thou ....  1159 
Saviour,  who  Thy  flock . .  1161 

Say,  where  is  thy 1178 

Search  me,  O  God 587 

Search  me,  O  Lord  !  and.   600 

Seeking  the  lost,  yes 817 

Send  the  Light,  oh,  send.  1085 

Shall  we  all  meet  ? 912 

Shall  we  gather  ? 1000 

Shall  we  meet  ? 913 

She  only  touched 55 

Sliining  for  Jesus 1124 

Show  me  Thy  face— one .   573 

Silently  the  shades 289 

Simply  trusting 836 

Sing,  oh  sing  the  old,  old .     81 

Sing  on,  ye  joyful 821 

Sing  them  over  again ....   357 

Sing  to  the  Lord  of 1059 

Sinner,  how  thy  heart. . .  .   345 

Sinners,  Jesus  will 390 

Sit  down  beneath 284 

Sitting  by  the  gateway .  .  .  960 
Sitting  by  the  wayside ...     37 

Sleep  on,  beloved 1041 

So  near  to  the  Kingdom. .  334 
Soft  and  sweet  the  bells .  .   148 

Softly  and  tenderly 414 

Some  are  sowing  their .  .  .  1054 
Some  day,  but  when  I .  .  .  953 
Some  day  the  silver  cord .   978 

"  Some  day,"  we  say 1185 

Some  have  cross'd  the .  .  .   806 

Some  one  will  enter 338 

Something  every  heart  is.    626 

Sometimes  a  light 723 

Sometimes  I  hear  strange  958 

Songs  of  gladness 1002 

Songs  of  praise  the 248 

Sons  of  God,  beloved  in . .  504 
Soon  shall  we  see  the ....  1030 

Soon  will  come  the 939 

Soul  of  mine,  in  earthly . .   575 

Sound  the  alarm  ! 803 

Sound  the  battle-cry  ! . . . .  703 
Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed  759 
Sowing  in  the  morning . . .  757 
Sowing  the  precious  seed  1080 

Sowing  the  seed 1057 

Sowing  to  the  Spirit 769 

Speak  gently,  speak 816 

Speak  kindly  !  for  our .  . .  794 
Speed  away  !  speed  away.  1072 

Speed  Thy  servants 1069 

Speeding  away  o'er  the. . .  948 


NO. 

Spirit  Divine  !  attend  our  201 

Spirit  Divine  !  Spirit 193 

Spring  up,  O  well 835 

Stand  up  !  stand  up 680 

Standing  by  a  purpose .  . .  707 

Standing  on  the  promises  877 

Star  of  Peace  ! 1064 

Stealing  from  the  world. .  294 

Steer  our  bark  away  to .  . .  992 

Step  over  the  threshold. .  377 

Still,  still  with  Thee 951 

Sun  of  my  soul 302 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer ....  318 

Sweet  is  the  work 275 

Sweet  the  moments 316 

TAKE  courage ! 677 
Take  me,  O  my 464 

Take  my  life,  and  let  it . . .  816 
Take  the  name  of  Jesus. .     91 

Take  the  wings  of  the 387 

Take  Thou  my  hand 532 

Take  time  to  be  holy 608 

Tell  it  out  among  the 1073 

Tell  me  the  old 1131 

Tell  me  the  story  of 43 

Tell  the  glad  story  of .  . . .     39 

Tell  the  whole  wide 1078 

Ten  thousand  times 1024 

Tenderly  guide  us 533 

Tenderly  the  Shepherd .  .  64 
Thanks  for  Thy  Word ...  266 
The  blessed  Redeemer .  . .  854 
The  blood  has  always ....   138 

The  call  of  God  is 1115 

The  church's  one 228 

The  cross  it  standeth ....  1181 
The  cross  that  He  gave. . .  747 
The  dawn  of  God's  dear .  273 
The  Day-star  hath  risen.  110 
The  dear  old  story  of  a . . .  510 
The  God  of  Abraham. ...       4 

The  Gospel  belis  are 356 

The  Gospel  of  Thy  grace.   490 

The  Great  Physician 89 

The  head  that  once 141 

The  heavens  declare 268 

The  home  beyond  the 922 

"  The  Lord  bless  thee  ". .   295 

The  Lord  is  coming 182 

The  Lord  is  my  Refuge. .  559 
The  Lord  is  our  Strength  101 
The  Lord  of  glory,  who. .   147 

The  Lord's  my 582 

The  Lord's  our  Rock 539 

The  love  that  Jesus 648 

The  mistakes  of  my  life. .   480 

The  morning  bright 1145 

The  morning  light  is ... .  1071 
The  prize  13  set  before .  . .  1120 

The  sands  of  time 975 

The  Saviour  stands  at . . .  1193 
The  Son  of  God  goes.  . . .  695 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride .   369 

The  Spirit,  O  sinner 460 

The  tide  is  flowing  out. .  .1027 
The  vows  of  God  are  on . .  1104 
The  walls  of  Jericho  were  783 
The  weary  hours  like ....  977 
The  whole  world  was ....   417 

The  wise  may  bring 1148 

There  are  angels 343 

There  are  lonely  hearts . . .  802 
There  are  shadows  in  the.    825 


NO. 

There  comes  to  my  heart.  657 

There  is  a  calm 950 

There  is  a  fountain 129 

There  is  a  gate  that 372 

There  is  a  green  hill 1134 

There  is  a  home 924 

There  is  a  land,  a  sunny. .  984 
There  is  a  land  beyond. . .  941 
There  is  a  land  mine  eye .   981 

There  is  a  land  of 1016 

There  is  a  land  that  lies .  .  972 
There  is  a  Light,  a  blessed  631 
There  is  a  Paradise  of  rest  989 

There  is  a  stream 269 

There  is  an  hour  of 940 

There  is  joy  in  the 808 

There  is  life  for  a  look .  . .   123 

There  is  light  above 1093 

There  is  love,  true  love. . .  80 
There  is  never  a  day  so. . .  735 
There  is  no  love  like  the. .     42 

There  is  no  name  so 108 

There  is  sunshine  in  my. .  872 
There  may  be  stormy.  . . .  963 
"  There  shall  be  showers  "  306 
There  were  ninety  and. . .     97 

There'll  be  no  dark 1026 

There's  a  beautiful  land. .   995 

There's  a  call  comes 1082 

There's  a  city  that  looks. .   819 

There's  a  Friend  for 1130 

There's  a  glorious 168 

There's  a  land  of  life  and  1019 

There's  a  land  that 964 

There's  a  light  that  is 173 

There's  a  royal  banner. . .  675 
There's  a  Stranger  at  the.  363 
There's  a  wonderful  story  856 
There's  not  a  Friend  like.    904 

They  are  gathering 1177 

They  come  and  go ,. .   160 

They  tell  me  of  a  land .  . .  937 

This  is  the  day  the 272 

This  loving  Saviour 412 

Thou  art  coming,  O 282 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the. .  98 
Thou  art  gone  to  the ....  1040 

Thou  art  my  great 739 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place  536 
Thou  art  my  rock,  O .  .  .  .   525 

Thou  art,  O  Lord 527 

Thou  dear  Redeemer ....  107 
Thou  did'st  leave  Thy ...     35 

Thou  knowest,  Lord 548 

Thou,  my  everlasting ....  574 
Thou  spotless  Lamb  of . .  133 
Thou  sweet  beloved  will.  625 
Thou,  whose  almighty ...  5 
Thou,  whose  hand  thus . .   579 

Though  I  my  Saviour 861 

Though  troubles  assail ...  13 
Though  your  sins  are. . . .  406 
Though  your  sins  be  as.  1173 
Thrice-blessed  Spirit ....  612 
Throw  out  the  life-line . .   772 

Thy  life  was  given 622 

Thy  Saviour  calls  !  oh .  . .  362 
Thy  will,  O  Lord,  not .  . .  595 
Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  to  my  267 

"  Till  He  come  !  " 277 

Till  I  learned  to  love  Thy  884 

Time  is  earnest 433 

'Tis  a  goodly  pleasant ....  969 
'Tis  a  true  and  faithful. . .  367 
"  'Tis  finish'd  !  "  so  the.  1184 


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NO. 

'Tis  known  on  earth 45 

'Tis  midnight ;  and 132 

'Tis  only  a  litde  way 929 

'Tis  the  blessed  hour ....  303 

'Tis  the  grandest  theme. .  848 

'Tis  the  hallowed  hour  of.  320 

'Tis  the  promise  of  God. .  841 

'Tis  the  Saviour  who ....  448 

To-day  the  Saviour 340 

To  God  be  the  glory 23 

To  the  cross  of  Christ  I . .  651 

To  the  work  ! 751 

To  us  a  Child  of  hope ....  34 

Traveling  to  the  better. . .  828 

True-heartedj  whole- ....  602 

Trust  God  as  a  child  of. .  563 

Trust  on,  trust  on  ! 692 

Trusting  in  the  Lord  thy.  804 
Trying  to  walk  in  the ....  1158 

Turn  thee,  O  lost  one. . .  .  449 

'Twas  Jesus  my  Saviour. .  847 

'Twill  not  be  long 840 

XJNDER  His  wings 541 

WAKE  thou,  my  harp. .  232 
Walk  in  the  light.  .  503 
Walking  in  the  sunshine .  1099 
Watch,  earnestly  watch..  181 
We  adore  Thee,  O  Lord .   283 

We  are  but  little 1139 

We  are  coming  home  to. .  487 
We  are  marching  to  a  city  928 

We  are  out  on  the 509 

We  are  pilgrims  looking. .  833 
We  are  waiting,  blessed.  170 
We  bless  Thee  for  Thy .  .  663 
We  come  to-day  from. . .  .1091 

We  have  a  firm 851 

We  have  heard  the 1079 

We  know  there's  a 1011 

We  may  not  climb  the ....   729 

We  meet  again  with 1126 

We  never  grow  weary  of. .    368 

We  plough  the  fields 1053 

We  praise  Thee,  O  Lord.  1058 

We  praise  Thee,  we 206 

We  shall  meet  beyond 936 

We  shall  reach  the 1001 

We  shall  sleep,  but  not. .  .1037 


NO. 

We  shall  stand  before ....   966 

We  speak  of  the  land 923 

We  walk  by  faith 842 

We  want  the  young  for..  1166 

We  will  not  despair 708 

We  would  see  Jesus 925 

We're  banded  together. .  .1122 

We're  marching  to 694 

We're  soldiers  of  the 684 

Weary  child,  thy  sin 1196 

Weary  of  earth  and  laden.   489 

Weary  of  wandering 728 

Weary  wanderer 404 

Weeping  will  not 337 

What  a  blessed  hope  is . . .     49 

What  a  Friend  we 319 

What  can  wash  away 874 

What  means  this 77 

What  shall  I  do  with 483 

What  though  clouds 711 

What  though  th'  accuser.  691 
What  various  hindrances.   311 

What  will  it  matter 943 

Whatever  you  do 1101 

When  all  my  labours  and.  949 
When  all  Thy  mercies ...  515 
When  for  me  the  sun- .  .  .  1033 
When  God  of  old  the  way  144 

When  He  cometh 1140 

When  I  came  to  Jesus 614 

When  I  shall  wake  in 909 

When  I  survey  the 115 

When  Jesus  comes 791 

When  Jesus  shall  gather. .   166 

When  my  life-work  is 967 

When  our  heads  are 736 

When  our  ships  have 965 

When  peace  like 901 

When  storms  around 555 

When  the  heart  made.  ...   611 

When  the  mists  have 945 

When  the  storms  of 547 

When  the  trumpet  of  the.  983 
When  this  passing  world.  660 
When  upon  life's  billows.  745 
When  we  gather  at  last. . .  998 
When  we  walk  with  the. .  642 
Where  hast  thou  built  ? .  .  451 
Where  is  my  wandering. .   776 

Where  my  Saviour's 544 

Where  the  faded  flower . .  .  1009 


NO. 

Where  will  you  spend  E- 

ternity  ?  (This  question)  430 
Where  will  you  spend  E- 

ternity  ?  (Those  years) .  439 
Where'er  my  Father's. . .  .  725 
While  Jesus  whispers  ....  336 
While  shepherds  watched     33 

While  we  pray,  and 341 

While  with  ceaseless 1047 

"  Who  are  these  whose  ".1003 

Who  came  down  from 75 

Who  is  He  in  yonder ....      66 

Who  is  on  the  Lord's 792 

Who,  who  are  these  ? .  . . .  1021 

Who,  who  will  go  to 784 

Who  will  man  the 782 

Whoever  receiveth  the .  .  .   400 

Whom  have  I,  Lord 845 

Whosoever  heareth 389 

Why  do  you  linger  ? 428 

Why  do  you  wait  ? 351 

Why  perish  with  cold 423 

Why  should  we  start 1035 

Why  waitest  thou,  O 348 

Will  our  lamps  be  filled .  .   185 

Will  there  be  light  ? 1039 

Will  you  meet  me  at  the. .  962 
Will  you  meet  me  in  the .  1007 
Will  your  anchor  hold  ?. .  879 
Wilt  thou  not  come,  O. . .  394 
With  cheerful  songs  and.  1108 

With  friends  on  earth 961 

With  harps  and  with 1023 

With  joy  I  draw  from 822 

With  my  Saviour  ever .  .  .  530 
With  songs  and  honours.  1056 

Work,  for  the  night  is 778 

Work,  for  time  is  flying. .  789 
Would  we  be  Joyful  in .  . .  780 
Would  you  be  free  from. .  145 
Wouldst  thou,  O  weary. . .    421 

YE  Christian  heralds. .  .1075 
Ye  servants  of  God.  212 
Yes,  for  me,  for  me,  He. .  664 
Yes,  we'll  meet  again  in . .   994 

Yet  there  is  room 429 

Yield  not  to  temptation..  698 
Yielded  to  God,  my  body.  618 
You're  starting,  my  boy.  .1151 
Young  men  in  Christ ....   812 


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