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'•.:i: •.t:-,it;ii-f ■*"t,a '"■ "^^p^il M il M ^ -♦♦♦- *• A BLESSING Q LORD, on this our Sabbath- Thy blessing w^e implore ; [School , On those who teach and those who Thy Holy Spirit pour. [learn, Chorus. — O Jesus, draw our hearts to And when this life shall end, [thee, Raise us to live above the sky. With thee, the children's friend. Here we are taught to spend aright Thy sacred vSabbath-day; IMPLORED. c.M. Then let us not its hours employ In idle talk or play. — Cho. Here too we learn with thankful joy To seek thy house of prayer ; Then let us hear, and praise, and pray In truth and spirit there. — Cho. And here we read thy blessed word, The Message of thy will ; May we indeed its truths believe, Its righteous laws fulfil.— Cho. 9. WE HAVE MET IN PEACE. 8's & 7^s. TT17E have met in peace together, In this house of God again ; Constant friends have led us nither. Here to chant the solemn strain ; Here to breathe our adoration. Here the Saviour's praise to sing; May the spirit of salvation Come with healing in his wing. We have met, and time is flying; We shall part, and still his wing, Sweeping o'er the dead and dying. Will the changeful seasons bring Let us, while our hearts are lightest, In our fresh and early years, Turn to him whose smile is brightest, And whose grace will calm our fears. He will aid us, should existence. With its sorrows sting the breast ; Gleaming in the onward distance. Faith will mark the land of rest. There, 'midst day-beams round him playing. We our Father's face shall see ; And shall hear him gently saying, ** Little children, come to me." 1 , ■* ^« »tw > Hi >ji > MW i 4 . » w 3. SABBATH O AFELY through another week God has brought us on our way ; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in his courts to-day,— Day of all the week the best- Emblem of eternal rest. While we seek supplies of grace Through the dear Redeemer's name, Show thy reconciled face Take away our sin and shame : From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in thee. 7*8. Hos. 129. As we meet thy name to praise, Let us feel thy presence near; May thy glory meet our eyes While we in thy house appear ; There afford us. Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. May the gospePs joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints. Make the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief from all complaints : Thus let all our Sabbaths prove. Till we join the ch«rch above. 4. TESUS we love to meet *^ On this thy holy day. We worship round thy seat, On this thy holy day. Thou tender heavenly friend, To thee our prayers ascend : O'er our young spirits bend On this thy holy day. We dare not trifle now On this thy holy day. In silent awe we bow On this thy holy day. GOD'S HOLY DAY. 6's. Emilie. Hos. 55. Check every wandering thought. And let us all be taught To serve thee as we ought On this thy holy day. We listen to thy word On this thy holy day. Bless all that we have heard On this thy holy day. Go with us when we part, And to each youthful heart Thy saving grace impart On this thy holy day. s. CHRIST the Lord is risen to day! Sons of men and angels say : Raise your joys and triumphs high ; Sing ye heav'ns, and earth reply ! THE RISEN SAVIOUE. Love's redeeming work is done. Fought the fight, the battle won : Lo, our Sun's eclipse i'^ o'er; Lo ! he sets in blood no more. ^m \ y »?•»»« W*»***M(» 1 (al. V Lives again our Glorious King \—Hah Where, O Death ! is now thy sting? Once he died, our souls to save ; Where's thy victory, O grave? Hail the Lord of earth and heaven !— Hal. Praise to thee by both be given I O, THE DAY -fllT'ELCOME, delightful morn! Thou day of sacred rest ; I hail thy kind return ; Lord make these moments blest. From low delights and trifling toys I soar to reach immortal joys. Now may the King descend, And fill his throne of grace ; Thy sceptre. Lord, extend, While saints address thy fiice ; Thee we greet triumphant now f Hail, the Resurrection thou I DOXOLOGY. Sing we to our God above,— //ii/. Praise eternal as his love ; Praise him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. OF REST. H.M. Let sinners feel thy quickening word. And learn to know and fear the Lord, Descend, celestial Dove, With all thy quickening powers r Reveal a Saviour's love , And bless these sacred hours ; Then shall my soul new life ob- tain. Nor Sabbaths be enioyed in vain. 7. HAPPY DAY. Hos. 77. PRESERVED by thine almighty power, O Lord, our Maker, Saviour, King, And brought to see this happy hour, We come thy praises here to sing. Chorus.— Happy day, happy day 1 Here in thy courts we'll gladly stay, And at thy footstool humbly pray That thou wouldst take our sins away. Happy day, happy day I [away ! When Christ shall wash our sins We praise thee for thy constant care. For life preserved, for mercies given 1 Oh, may we still those mercies share. And taste the joys of sins forgiven ! Happy day, &c. We praise thee for the joyful news Of pardon through a Saviour's blood l O Lord, incline our hearts to choose The way to happiness and God. Happy day, &c. And when on earth our days are done , Grant, Lord, that we at length may join, [throne Teachers and scholars, round thy The song of Moses and the Lamb. Happy day, &e. a •iltHIHHtti WELCOME, SWEET DAY OF REST. St. Thomas. Hos. lo. 8. ^ITITELCOME sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise ; Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes. The King himself comes near, And feasts his saints to-day ; Here we may sit, and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. One day amidst the place Where thou, my God, hast been, Is sweeter than tcri thousand days Spent in the joys of sin. My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this ; And sit and sing herself away To everlasting bliss. k 9« THE SABBATH SCHOOL. npHE Sabbath-schooPs a place of prayer, I love to meet my teachers there, i love to meet my teachers there. They teach me there that every one May find in heaven a happy home. May find in heaven a happy home. I love to go, I love to go, I love to go to Sabbath-school ; I love to go, I love to go, I love to go to Sabbath-school. Hos. 22. That precious blood a ransom gave, For sinful man his soul to save. I love to go, I love to go, &c. In Sabbath-school we sing and pray, And learn to love the Sabbath day ; That, when on earth our Sabbaths end A glorious rest in heaven we'll spend. I love to go, I love to go, &c. In God's own book we're taught to read, How Christ for sinners groan'd and bled. And when our days on earth are o'erj We'll meet in heaven to part no more. Our teachers kind we there shall greet. And oh 1 what joy 'twill be to meet In heaven above, in heaven above. In heaven above, to part no more. 10. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AEMY. n's. Melvin. Hos. 68. rpHE Sunday School army has 1 Its banners are spread, and shall never ■*• gather'd once more, be furl'd. ^ , ^. , Its numbers are greater than ever Till the Prince of salvaUon has con- *^'» * auer'd the world, before; ^ . i>w»iinmm>ii\ii Chorus.— Sing! sing^! sing! For the army is on its bright way, To the homes of the blest And the mansions of day. We fight against evil and battle with wrong, Our sword is the Bible, both trusty and strong; Our watchword is Prayer, and Faith is our shield, And never, no, never to our foes will we yield. — Cho. In the midst of our conflicts we'll think of the Lord, mi Who died on the cross, and from death was restored, To save us from sin, and to give us a place With the angels who always behold his bright face.— Cho. To Jesus, our Captain, hosannas we raise, And join with our teachers in singing his praise ; His soldiers we are, and his soldiers will be Till we lay down our armor and death sets us free. — Cho. 11. STAND UP FOR JESUS. 7's & 6's. Webb. Hos. loa. CTAND up !— Stand up for Jesus I Ye soldiers of the cross. Lift high his royal banner. It must not suffer loss ; From victory unto victory His arjny shall be led. Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed. Stand up !— Stand up for Jesus ! The trumpet call obey ; Forth to the mighty conflict In this his glorious day; " Ye are the men, now serve him" Against unnumber'd foes. Your courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose. Stand up !— Stand up for Jesus I Stand in his strength alone ; The arm of flesh will fail you— Ye dare not trust your own. Put on the Gospel armor. And, watching unto pray'r, Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there. 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. 5 HALLELUJAH TO THE LAMB. Hallelujah. Hos. ii. 13. f\ GOD, to thy promise our hearts ^^ humbly clinj^, To thine altar the bloom of our child- hood we bring ; We seek thee right early, our guide thou shaltbe; AH the years of that youth we now offer to thee. Hallelujah to the Lamb, Hallelujah to the Lamb, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. Thanks, thanks for thy word, for the sweet Sabbath day. For the teachers who lead us in wis- dom's glad way, Who point us to Jesus, so ready of old Young children like us in his arms to enfold. Hallelujah, &c. Should life be continued till manhood comes on, Till the scenes of its noontide like shadows are gone, Still, still be thou near us to help and defend. Till, like sheaves fully ripe, to the grave we descend. Hallelujah, &c. Oh, grant that in heaven, earth^s labors all done, The voice of these teachers with ours may be one. In praise unto Him in whose name they have taught. Whose blood flowing freely our par- don has bought. Hallelujah, &c. 13. T OVE divine, all love 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 trembling heart. Come, almighty to deliver. Let us all thy grace receive ; Suddenly return, and never, Never more thy tcmplt;s leave; 6 LOVE DIVINE. Hos. 35. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above. Pray, and praise thee without ceasing, Glory in thy perfect love. Finish, then, thy new creation : Pure and spotless let us be ; Let us see thy great salvation Perfectly restored in 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 1 » I « ♦ 14. COME, HOLY 8PIKIT. cm. i pOME, Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, ^ With all thy quick'ning powers, Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these trifling toys ; Our souls can neither fly nor go. To reach eternal joys. In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise ; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies, O Lord I and shall we ever live At this poor dying rate ? Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great I Come Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quick'ning powers ; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. 1 ^ COME, THOU ALMIGHTY KING. 6's & 4's. Italian Hymn.Hos g^. /^OME, thou Almife.ity 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. Jesus, our Lord, arise, ' Scatter our enemies ; Now make them fall ! Let thine almighty aid Our sure defence be made. Our souls on thee be stayed : Lord, near our call I Come, thou incarnate Word, Gird on thy mighty sword ; Our prayer attend ! Come, and thy people bless ; Come, give thy word success ; Spirit ot holiness,— On us descend ! BIRTH OF THE SAVIOUR. Mendelssohn. TT ARK 1 the herald angels sing, , Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see ; ** 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 the angelic host proclaim, << Christ is born in Bethlehem." Hark 1 the herald angels sing, , Glory to the new-born King. Hail the incarnate Deity ; Pleased as man with men to dwell— Jesus our Emmanuel. Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace, Hail the Sun of Righteousness ! Light and life to all he brin^^s, Risen with healing in his wicf H.irk! &c. 7 miiiiiittittiiimlii iiii II I! H 17, SWEET STOEY. Hos. 109. J 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, I should like to have been with them then. 1 wish that his hands had been placed on my head, That his arm had been thrown arnund me, And that I might have seen his kind look when he said, *' Let the little ones come unto me " Yet still to his footstool in prayer I may go. And ask for a share in his love ; And if I thus earnestly seek him be- low, I shall see him and hear him above- In that beautiful place he is gone to prepare For all who are washM and for- given; And many derr children are gathering there, ** For of such is the kingdom of heaven." » ( » t 18. HARK ! THOSE VOICES. 8 s & 7's. Ilos. 100. mean those holy jCJTARK !— what voices. Sweetly souiiding thro^ the skies ? Lo ! th' angelic host rejoices ; Heavenly hallelujahs rise. Hear them tell the wondrous story, Hear them chant, in hymns of joy, ** Glory in the highest — glory ! Glory be to God most high I" Peace on earth — good will from heaven Reaching far as man is found. " Souls redeem'd, and sins forgiven," Loud our golden harps shall sound. 8 Christ is born, the great Anointed; Heaven and earth his praises sing ! Oh, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. Haste, ye mortals, to adore hifn : Learn his name, and taste his joy ; Till in heaven ye sing before him ; Glory be to -God most high ! Haste, ye mortals, to adore him ; Learn his name, and taste his joy; Till in heaven yc sing before him. Glory be to God most high I < V li%teiii» as. CROWN HIM LORD OF ALL. cm. Hos. 142. A LL hail the power of Jesus' name ! Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. ^ Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call ; Extol the stem of Jesus rod. And crown him T^ord of all : Ye chosen seed of Israel's race. Ye ransom'd from the fall, Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. Let every kindred, every tribe. On this terrestrial ball. To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 90. SINGING FOR JESUS. OINGING for Jesus, singing for Jesus, Trying to serve him wherever I go ; Pointing the lost to the way of salva- tion — This be my mission, a pilgrim below. When in the strains of my country I mingle When to exalt her my voice would I raise ; 16 'Tis for his glory whose arm is her refuge, Him would I honor,his name would I praise; His name would I praise. Singing for Jesus glad hymns of devo- tion. Lifting the soul on her pinions of ^ ove; 5. < > et &c. 2. ace, her lid I evo- s of Dropping a word or a thought by the i wayside, Telling of rest in the mansions above. Music may soften where language would fail us. [restore; Feelings long buried 'twill often Tunes that were breathed from the lips of departed, [no morel How we revere them when they are Singing for Jesus, my blessed Re- deemer; [sing J God of the pilgrims, for thee will I When o'er the billows of time I am wafted. Still with thy praise shall eternity ring. Glory to God for the prospect before Soon shall my spirit, transported , ascend Singing for Jesus, O blissful employ- ment, Loud hallelujahs that never will end. S9. JESTJS LOVES ME. TESUS loves me 1 this I know, ** For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong. They are weak but he is strong, [me ; Yes, Jesus loves me; yes, Jesus loves Yes : Tesus loves me, the Bible tells me •^ [so« Jesus loves me ! he who died. Heaven's gate to open wide ; He will wash away my sin. Let his little child come in. Yes, Jesus loves me, &c. I 3^, GOB IS LIGHT l^op is love, his glory brightens W^ All the path in which we move. Bliss he grants, and woe he lightens : God is light, and God is love. Chance and change are busy ever. Worlds decay, and ages move ; jl :But his mercy waneth never, God is light, and God is love. :]\ Jesus loves me ; ev'ry day Watches o'er me lest I stray; From his shining mercy seat, Guides my trembling, erring feet. Yes, Jesus loves me, &c. Jesus loves me ; he will stay Close beside me, all the way, If I love him, when I die He will tiike me home on high. Yes, Jesus loves me, &c» AND LOVE. 8's & 7's. Hos. 56. E'en the hour that darkest seemeth, His tmchanging goodness proves ; From the cloud his brightness stream- God is light, and God is love, [eth : He our earthly cares entwineth. With his comforts far above ; ||: Everywhere his glory shineth, God is liirht, and God ]s love. :|| 1/ i ? SO aoDis pOME, let us all unite and sing, ^ God is love. While heaven and earth their praises bring; God is love. Let every soul from sin awake, Their harps now from the willows take. And sing with me, for Jesus' sake, God is love. Oh, tell to earth^s remotest bound, God is love. In Christ I have redemption found ; God is love. His blood has washed my sins away; His spirit turns my night to day ; And now my soul with joy can say, God is love. LOVE. "OS, 99. How happy is our portion here I God is love. His promises our spirits cheer ; 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. What though my heart and flesh shall fail? God is love. Through Christ I shall o'er death pre- vail, God is love. Through Jordan's swell I will not fear ; My Jesus will be with me there, My head above the waves to bear :— God is love. 4LO. TTOLY Bible 1 book divine I Precious treasure ! thou art mine I Mine, to tell me whence I came ; Mine to teach me what I am. HOLY BIBLE ! 7's. Mine, to comfort in distress. If the Holy Spirit bless; Mine, to show by living faith Man can triumph over death. Mine, to chide me when I rove ; Mine, to show a Saviour's love ; Mine thou art to guide my feet; Mine, to judge, condemn, acquit. 4k ■ . 'T'HANK God for the Bible 1 'tis there that we find The story of Christ and his love,— __ • _ _ .^ - J — ♦'» ^rxv^V% frnm hlS HOW UC l.ai»*V Uvx.Vli iV --r--'-^-- beautiful home, In the mansions of glory above. 18 THANK GOD FOB THE BIBLE. Mine, to tell of joys to come. And the rebel sinner's doom ; O thou precious book divine I Precious treasure ! thou art mine, ! Hos. 20. Thanks to him we will bring. Praise to him we will sing. For he came down to earth from his beautiful home In the mansions of glory above. For he came down, &c. mm aaaau nt-'lif 1ilitT|||(i|it ill re- ir; ne. ! o. i his While he lived on this earth, to the sick and the blind, [ given ; And to mourners his blessings were And he said : Let the little ones come unto me, For of such is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus calls us to come : He^s prepared us a home ; [unto me, For he said, Let the little ones come For of such is the kingdom of heaven. For he said, &c. In the Bible we read of a beautiful land, Where sorrow and pain never come ; For Jesus is there with a heavenly band, [home. And 'tis there he's prepared us a Jesus calls : shall we stay? *' * No, we'll gladly obey, [band , For Jesus is there with a heavenly And 'tis there he's prepared us a home. For Jesus is there, &c» Thank God for the Bible I its truths, o*er the earth, We'll scatter with bountiful hand ; But we never can tell what a Bible is worth. Till we go to that beautiful land ; There our thanks we will bring, There with an ^els we'll sing, ^ And its worth we can tell when with. Jesus we dwell. In heaven, — that beautiful land. And its worth, &c» 43. 'T'HE morning light is breaking, The darkness disappears, The sons ot earth are waking To penitential tears ; Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion's war. Rich dews of grace come o'er us In many a gentle shower. And brighter scenes before us Are opening every hour; Each cry to heaven going Abundant answers brings, ' And heavenly gales are blowing With peace upon their wings. NATIONS PEEPARING. 7's&6's. Webb. Hos. loi.. See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending: In gratitude and love; While sinners, now confessing. The gospel call obey. And seek the Saviour's blessing, — A nation in a day. 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.'^ 19 41 9 • ^^^ ^^^ ^* BBEAKINO. 8'8, 7'8 & ^s. Zion. Hog. 137. ^ES f we trust the day is breaking, Joyful times are near at hand ; God— the mighty God, is speaking By his word, in every land; When he chooses. Darkness files at his command. Oh, His pleasant, His reviving To our hearts, to hear, each day, Joyful news from far arriving, How the gospel wins its way, 4k 4L. MISSIONABY T^ROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand ; Where Afrlc's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand ; From many an ancient river. From many a balmy plain,— They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle. Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile? In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strewn, The heathen in his blindness, Bows down to wood and stone. ^Q^ EETTJBNYE "«>i .C' W /e the trumpet, blow, "^'^ The gladly solemn sound ! Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound, 20 Those enlightening Who in death and darkness lay. God of Jacob, high and glorious, Let thy people see thy hand ; Let the gospel be victorious Through the worM, in every land; Then sliall 'dols Perish, lord, at thy command. HYMN. 7's&6's. Hos. 139. Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation? Oh, salvation I The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. Waft, waft, ye winds, his story; And you, ye waters, roll. Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole ; Till o'er our rausom'd nature The l^amb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. EANSOMED. h.m. Hos, hi. The year of jubilee is come, The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom-d slanera, home. Exalt the Lamb of God, «^ ■'•■"''•-'■-rrriKiii.i The sin-atoning Lamb, Redemption by his blood Through all the lands proclaim. The year, &c. The gospel trumpet hear. The news of pardoning grace ; C AVIOUR, shed thy sweetest bless- ing On the Missionaries' way ! [ing» Hear their pray'r, thy throne address- While they sojourn far away. Bid them seek lost souls and love them With a fervent, patient heart ; Let thy smile shine bright above them. When from other smiles they part. Ye happy souls, draw near. Behold your Saviour's face. The year, &c. Jesus, our great High-Priest, Has full atonement made; Ye weary spirits, rest. Ye mournful souls, be glad. The year, Ac. PRATER FOR MISSIONARIES. Nettleton. Hos. ii. They shall watch and toil to win them. Live or die for heathen's sake I Shed abroad thy love within them, Thus their love to souls shall wake ; npO.thee, O blessed Saviour, Our grateful songs we raise; O tune our hearts and voices Thy holy name to praise ; 'Tis by thy sovereign mercy We're here allowed to meet, To join with friends and teachers. Thy blessing to entreat. Lord, guide and bless our teachers, Who labor for our good ; And may the holy scriptures TTJ 1- - .1 . .._ J ^^ J Speed them forth thy message telling. Sweeten all the toils they brave : Be on foreign shores their dwelling. Watch them in a foreign grave. Where the seed ev'n now is springing— Precious seed m weeping sown. Soon may faith, her sheaves in-bring- ing* Claim the harvest joy her own. SUNDAY-SCHOOL CELEBRATION. 7's & b's. O niay our hearts be given To thee, our glorious King ; That we may meet in heaven, Thy praises there to sing. - And may the precious gospel Be publish'd all abroad, Till the benighted heathen Shall know and serve the Lord ; Till o'er the wide creation The rays of truth shall shine, And nations now in darkness Arise to iiKht ul viae. 21 ii's. Hos. IX, S I i t. i 1 1 f u /^OME, children, and join in our festal song, The weeks and the months are all speeding along; We'll join our glad voices in one hymn of praise To God, who has kept us and lengthen- ed our days. Happy meeting to all. HAPPY HEETINa TO ALL. ' And if before this 3^ear has drawn to a close, Some loved one amongst us, in death shall repose. Grant, Lord, that the spirit in heaven may dwell, [be well. In the bosom of Jesus, where all shall Happy meeting to all. Our Father in heaven, we lift up to thee Our voice of thanksgiving, our glad jubilee; Oh bless us, and guide us,dear Saviour, we pray. That from thy blest precepts we never may stray. Happy meeting to all. "DE kind to each other ; The night's coming on, When friend and when brother Perchance may be gone : Then, 'midst our dejection, How sweet to have earn'd The blest recollection Of kindness returned ! Happy children, blessed children, Who are loving one another truly; And the Saviour, blessed Saviour, Loving more than all beside. When day hath departed, And memory keeps Where all the loved sleep. 32 Kind teachers, we children would thank you this day. That faithfully, kindly, you've taught us the way. How we may escape from the world's sinful charms, And find a safe refuge in our Saviour's loved arms. Happy meeting to all., BE KIND TO EACH OTHER. Hos. 47. Let falsehood alssail not, Nor envy disprove. Let trifles prevail not 'Gainst those whom you love. Happy children, &c« *M Nor change with to-morrow, -- Should fortune take wing : The deeper the sorrow. The closer still cling ! Be kind to each other : The night's coming on. When friend and when brother X>,^^^U^ l-_ Happy children, &c. mmcm tsm T^ IND words can never die, Heaven gave them birth ; Winged with a smile they fly All o'er the earth. Kind words tlie angels brought, Kind words our Saviour taught, Sweet melodies of thought I Who knows their worth? [never die ; Kind words can never die, never die. Kind words can never die, no ! never [die*. Kind deeds can never die : Though weak and small. From his bright throne. on high God sees them all ; W0BD8. Hos.86, He doth reward with love All those who faithful prove ; Round them, where'er they move, Rich blessings fall. Kind deeds can never die, &c. God's word can never die : Though fallen man Oft dares its truth deny,— Pares it in vain. God's word alone is pure ; His promises are sure ; Trust him, and rest secure Heaven yon shall gain, (rod's word caii never die, &c. dl. KEMEMBER THY T> EMEMBER thy Creator now, ■"■ In these thy youthful days; He will accept thy earliest vow. And listen to thy praise. Remember thy Creator now. And seek him while he's near; Por evil days will come when thou Shalt find no comfort near. CBEATOB NOW. c. m. Remember thy Creator now. His willing servant be ; Then when thy head in death shall bow He will remember thee. Almighty God, our hearts incline Thy heavenly voice to hear ; Let all our future days be thine, Devoted to thy fear. i^» A CHARGE TO KEEP. s. m. ^f CHARGE to keep I have, Arm me with jealous care, A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save. And fit it for the sky; To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil. Oh, may it ail my powers engage To do my Master's will. As in thy sight to live. And oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare, A strict account ip give. Help me to watch and pray, And on thyself rely, Assii^*='d- if I mv trust betray, I shall for ever die. 28 s». ^OME, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer; He that bids us humbly pray, Sends us not unblessed away. Thou art coming to a King-, Large petitions with thee bring; PRAT^ IS HEABD, 7^s. Seymour. Hos. 17. For his grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. Lord, I come to thee for rest, Takt possession of my breast; There thy sovereign right maintain^ And without a rival reign. SWEET HOUR sweet CWEET hour of prayer! hour of prayer I 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 Ihy return, sweet hour of prayer.: II Sweet hour of prayer I sweet hour of prayer ! Thy wings shall my petition bear, To him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless ; And since he bids me seek his face> OF PRAYER. Hos. 158. Believe his word, and trust his grace, ||: I'll cast on him my every care. And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! :|| Sweet hour of prayer t sweet hour of prayer f May I thy consolation share; Till from Mount Pisgah'is lofty height, I view my home and take fny flfght : This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise To seize th6 everlasting prize ; ||: And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer. :|| 4iA. EVEN ME. T ORD I hear that showers of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free ; Showers, the thirsty land refreshing; Let some droppings fall on me — Even me. Lord, even me; Let some droppings fall on me. 24 Pass me not, O God our Father I Sinful though my heart may be ; Thou might'st leave me, but the rather Let thy mercy light on me T— Even me, &c. • • • • Pass me not, O gracious Saviour ! Let me live and cling to thee ; I am longing for thy favor : Whilst thou^rt calling, oh, call mel— Even me, &c. I-ove of God — so pure and changeless ; Blood of Christ— so rich, so free; Grace of God— so strong and bound* Magnify it all in me I— [less- Even me, Ac. Pass me not— thy lost one bringing, Bind my heart, O Lord, to thee; Whilst the streams of life are springing Blessing others, O bless me I— • Even me, &c. AO. A CHUB'S PBATEB. Hos. 134. J^ORD, teach a little child to pray. Thy grace betimes impart, And grant thy Holy Spirit may Renew my sinful heart. A sinful creature I was born. And from my birth have strayM ; I must be wretched and forlorn Without thy mercy ^s aid. J But Christ can all my sins forgive, And wash away their stain ; Can fit my soul with him to live, And in his kingdom reign. To him let little children come, For he has said they may; His bosom then shall be their home. Their tears he*ll wipe away. the ^O when the morning shineth. Go when the noon is bright. Go when the eve declineth, Go in the hush of night; Go with pure mind and feeling. Fling earthly thoughts away. And in thy chamber kneeling. Do thou in secret pray. Remember all who love thee— All who are loved by thee ; X3frf*r 4-<-w^ XU.^ 4.1.^<,^ 1 1 i_ Al — - ~ J" I !■>-•■— -y iW4 fcii";D\, W'iiiS liAiC kil£€, If any such there be; PEAY WITHOUT CEASING. Webb. Hos. loi. Then for thyself, in meekness, A blessing humbly claim : And link with each petition Thy great Redeemer's name. Or if *tis e'er denied thee In solitude to pray ; Should holy thoughts come o'er thee When friends are round thy way : Ev'n then the silent breathing Thy spirit Ufts above, vVill reach his throne of glory, Who is Mercy, Truth, and Love. 25 M*mim ****rt»*' i I GOD ALL-SEEING. Retreat. Hos. 138. AMONG the deepest shades of night, Can there be one that sees my way? Yes ; God is like a shining light, That turns the darkness into day. When every eye around me sleeps, May I not sin without control? No ; for a constant watch he keeps On every thought of every soul. He smiles in heaven, he frowns in hell; He fills the air, the earth, the sea; I must within his presence dwell ; I cannot from his anger flee. Yes 1— I may flee— he shows me where ; Tells me to Jesus Christ to fly; And when he sees me weeping there, There's mercy beaming in his eyci 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 1 Feed me till I want no more. Open thou the living fountain, Whence the heal'ng streams do flow ; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar DIVINE GUIDANCE. Oliphant. Hos. 128. Lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliv'rer ! Be thou still my strength and shield. When I tread the banks of Jordan Bid my anxious fears subside; ^ Death of death andhelPs destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side : Songs of praises I will ever give to thee. THE LOKD MY SHEPHERD, s.m. Dennis. Hos. 105. eo. THE Lord my Shepherd is ; I shall be w-ell supplied ; Since he is mine, and I am his, What can I want beside? He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture grows. Where living wulcrs gently pass, And full salvation flows. If e'er I go astray. He doth my soul reclaim, And guides me in his own right way. For his most holy name. While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear ; [dark shade. Though I should walkthrough death s Mv Shepherd's with me there. „^>Lx.r„-,i«-iEi»v.-i4«St»i^Ba«MEt,=; ei. THT WIU, KB DOKE. -fl^»J!% jyjY God, my Father, while I stray Far from my home, on life's rough way, Oh 1 teach me from my heart to say Thy will be done. If thou should' St call me to resign. What most 1 prize— it ne'er was mine ; I only yield thee that is tliine. Thy will be done. Subdue my will from day to day; Blend it with thine, and take away Whatever now makes it hard to say, Thy will be done. Then when on earth I breathe no more. The prayer olt mixed with tears before I'll sing upon a happier shore ; Thy will be done. ' e». THY WAY, NOT MINE, ipRB. s. m. 'T'HY way, not mine, O Lord, However dark it be I Lead me by thine own hand. Choose out the path for me. Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best; Winding or straight, it leads Right onward to thy rest. I dare not choose my lot, — I would not, if I might; Choose thou for me^ my God, So shall I walk aright. Choose thou for me my friends, My sickness or my health ; Choose thou my cares for me. My poverty or wealth. Not mine, not mine the choice, In things or great or small; ) Be thou my Guide, my Strength, My Wisdom, and my all. ©3. '* MY TIMES ABE IN IHY HAND." s. m. Boylston. Hos. 114.' tfc jyf Y times are in thy hand," My God, I wish them there; My life, my friends, my soul 1 leave Entirely to thy care. ** My times are in thy hand," Whatever they may be : Pleasing or oalnful. dark or bri^hf. As best may seem to thee. " My times are in thy hand," Why should I doubt or fear ? My Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear. ** My times are in thy hand," I'll always trust in thee ; An/1 oA-^^w ^f.<-.4-u —^4.1 ; t.xi. -___i I shall forever be. te J' JWTH Btjai^l' j S^'^i H *^^ XfATHER bliss THE ONE PETITION. Naomi. whatever of earthly H0S.89. Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise ;— Give roe a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free ; The blessings of thy grace impart, And make me live to thee. Let the sweet hope that thou art mine My life and death attend ; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end. Q.REAT Shepherd of the sheep. Who all thy flock dost keep. Leading by waters calm ; Do thou my footsteps guide, To follow by\hy side,— Make me thy little lamb. MT SHEPHERD. But when the road seems long, Thy tender arm and strong The weary one will bear; And thou wilt wash me clean, And lead to pastures green. Where all the flowers are fair; I fear 1 may be torn By many a sharp-set thorn. As far from thee I stray : My weary feet may bleed. For rough are paths which lead Out of thy pleasant way. ©®. WALKING QH ! for a closer walk with God I A calm and heavenly frame ; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb. Where is the blessedness I knew. When first I saw the Lord ? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word ? Sweet messenger of rest : 28 Till— from the soil of sin Cleansed and made pure within. Dear Saviour, whose I am — Thou bringest me in love To thy sweet fold above, A little snow-white lamb. WITH GOD. Ballerma. Hos. 30. I hate the sins that made thee mourn And drove thee from my breast. The dearest idol I have known. Whatever that idol be. Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. ^^'3Si$m .m4u O * • HOW MUCH I OWE. y 'fX^HEN this passing world is done, Then, Lord, shall I fully know- When has sunk yon glaring sun, When I stand with Christ in glory, Looking o^er life's finished story ; Then, Lord, shall I fully know- Not till then—how much I owe. When I stand before the throne Dress'd in beauty not my own, When I see thee as thou art, — Love thee with unsinning heart ; Oft. SEE THE KIND SHEPHEED. c.m. Hos.141. C EE the kind Shepherd, Jesus,stands, He'll lead us to the heavenly streams Not till then — how much I owe. Ev'n on earth, as through a glass. Darkly let thy glory pass ; Make forgiveness feel so sweet. Make thy Spirit's help so meet; Ev'n on earth. Lord, make me know Something of how much I owe. With all engaging charms ; ||: Hark how he calls his tender lambs, :|| And folds them in his arms. Permit them to approach, he cries, Nor scorn their humble name ; ||:For 'twas to bless suph souls as these, :|| The Lord of angels came. JESUS, still lead on. Till our rest be won ; And although the way be cheerless. We will follow, cal n and fearless : Guide us by thy hand To our Fatherland, Where living waters flow, |:And guide us to the fruitful fields :|| Where trees of knowledge grow. The feeblest lamb amid the flock Shall be its Shepherd's care ; ||: While folded in the Saviour's arms, :|| We're safe from every snare. JESUS, STILL LEAD ON. When we seek relief From a long-felt grief; When oppressed by new temptations, Lord, increase and perfect patience : Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more . 1 f the way be drear. If the foe be near. Let not faithless fears o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us : For, through many a foe. To our home we go. Jesus, still lead on. Till our rest be won ; Heavenly Leader, still direct us. Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our Fatherland. 29 vo. /^OME to Jesus— just now, &c., He will save you — just now, &c. O believe him — ^just now, &c. He is able— just now, &c. He is willing— just now, &c. He'll receive you — ^just now, &c. COME TO XFSU8. Flee to Jesus — ^just now, &c. He'll have mercy— just now, &c. He will cleanse you— just now, &c» HeMl forgive you— just now, &c. He'll renew you— just now, &c. Jesus loves you— just now, &c. 91. "DEHOLD, a stranger at the door I He gently knocks, has knock'd before ; Has waited long, is waiting still ; — You use no other friend so ill. BEHOLD, A STRANGER. Rise, touch'd with gratitude divine, Turn out his enemy, and thine; Turn out the hateful monster, sin, And let the Heavenly Stranger in. O lovely attitude I he stands With melting heart and open hands ; O matchless kindness 1 and he shows This matchless kindness to his foes. Yet know, nor of the terms complain, Where Jesus comes, he comes to reign ; Sovereign of souls! thou Prince of Peace, Oh, may thy gentle reign increase I 99. "D ETURN, O wand'rer, to thy home, Thy Father calls for thee ; No longer now an exile roam, In guilt and misery. Return! return! Return, O wandVer, to thy home, ^Tis Jesus calls tor thee; RETURN, WANDERER. The Spirit and the Bride say, Come ! O now for refuge flee. Return I return ! Return, O wand'rer, to thy home, 'Tis madness to delay ; There ire no pardons in the tomb. And jrief is mercy's day. Return ! return ! 93 ^U^ITH tearful eyes, I look around, Life seems a dark and stormy sea ; Yet. 'midst the S'loom. I hear a. sound. A heavenly whisper. Come to me, 80 COME TO ME. It tells me of a place of rest, — It tells me where my soul may flee ; How sweet the bidding, Come to me. •mmmifmmmm Come, for all else must fail and die, Earth is no resting-place for thee ; Heavenward direct thy weeping eye, I am thy portion, Come to me» O voice of mercy I voice of love ! In conflict, grief, and agony, Support me, cheer me from above, And gently whisper. Come to me. 94. COME UNTO ME AND BEST. D. C. M, J 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. 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 revived, And now I live in Him. I heard the voice of Jesus say, *' I am this dark world^s light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus and I founds.. .j| j In Him my star, my sun ; And in that light of life I'll walk^ Till trav'ling days are done. Va. JUST AS I AM. Ho8. 134. TUST as I am, without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me. And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come I Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, [spot. To thee, whose blood can cleanse each O Lamb of God, I come ! Just as I am, though tossM about With many a conflict, many a doubt, TTiorllf inorc urifkin n«^ -T^^^ ...:i.i A. O Lamb of God, I come I Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind,— Sight, riches, heali g of the mind. Yea, all I need, in thee to And,— O Lamb of God, I come 1 Just as I am,— thou wilt receive. Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve Because thy promise I believe,— O Lamb of God, I come f Just as I am, thy love, I own. Has broken every barrier down ; Now to be thine, and thine aione, O Lamb of God, I come I 31 96. I LAY M7 SIK8 ON JE8VS. Hos. V. T LAY my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God ; He bears them all and frees as From the accursed load. I brin)2^ my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains White in his blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. I bring my wants to Jesus, — AH 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 sorrows 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 pour'd. 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. J WANT to be like Jesus,— So lowly and so meek; For no one mark'd an angry word That ever heard him speak. I want to be like Jesus, So frequently in prayer. Alone upon the mountain top, He met his Father there. I want to be like Jesus, I never, never find LIKE JESUS. Hos. 20. That he, though persecuted, was To any one unkind. I want to be like Jesus, F)ngaged in doing good, So that of me it may be said, *' She hath done what she could." Alas I I'm not like Jesus, As any one may see : O gentle Saviour, send thy grace And make me like to thee. 9 8. TPhere is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood THE CLEANSING STEEAM. c. m. Fountain. Hos. 120. The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day : And there may I, tho' vile as he. Wash ail my sins away. i^ose ail tneir guuiy stains, 32 4.. BP De«, dying L.mb.thy prec.ous blood Shall never lose iW power. Till all the ransom'd church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 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. Then, in a nobler, sweeter song, PU sing thy power to save. When this poor, lisping, »t»'""'';'"5 Lies silent in the grave. [tongue SO. EOCKOP r,OCK of Ages! cleft for me I i^ Let me hide myself m thee , , nhfvirater and the blood, FromthTwounded side that flowed, »r^ sin the double cure; I:vfme:L>rd. and make me pure. I„ my hand no price 1 bring, c"J^lv to thy cross I cUng. Simply to my jj Should my ^^'^^^^^iZ' know. Should my zeal "o »»"»"" AGBS. 7's & 6's. Ho8. 33. All for sin could not atone ; Thou must save, and thou alone. While 1 draw this fleeUng breath. When mine eyelids close In death, When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold thee on thy throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me. Let me hide myself in thee 1 ^Z' found the pearl of greatest "S^shaut; song employ. Christ is my prophet, Priest, and Mv Prophet full of U^ht , M^g-at High priest before the throne; . My King of heavenly might. ^ u Jnrleed is Lord of lords, For he, mdeea, i* ^ A.nd he tiie r^"ife -^ '" - ness, With healing in his wings. r* Christ is my Peace; he died lor me» For me he gave his blood ; And, as my wondrous sacrifice, Offered himself to God. Christ Jesus is my All in All, My comfort and my love , My life below, and he shall be My joy and crow^^ above. ^!^!^f^^^^^ jll I ^ CHBIST THE ■JESUS, lover of my soul I Let me to thy bosom fly, While the raging billows roll. While the tempest still is high! Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the 3torm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last I Other refuge have I none r Hangs my helpless soul on thee; I^eave, oh, leave me not alone, — Still support and comfort me. OKLY KEFUGB. Martyn's. Hos.yj. All my trust on tliee is stay'4; All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head W ith Uie shadow of thy wing. Thou, O Christ, art all I want,— More than ail in thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind,* Thou of light the Fountain art. Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart, — Kise to all eternity. "VrEARER, my God, to thee. Nearer to thee I E'en tho' it be a cross That raiseth me » Still aU my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! Tho' 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 ! There let the way appear. Steps unto heaven ; All that thou sendest me, In mercv gfiven ; 84 NEAREE TO THEE. Bethany. Hos. 38. Angels to beckon me N'-^rer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! 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 I 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. ;# i. J .' 83. MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THBE. New Haven. 6's&4»s. Ho»,45^ While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be thou my Guide : \^y faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb oi Calvary, Saviour divine I Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, Oh, let me from this day Be wholly thine. 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, Bid darkness turn to day. Wipe sorrow^s tear away, Nor let me ever stray F'rom thee aside. When encts 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 ransom'd soul. A living tire. CEOSS AND CROWN, cm. iios. 37. But now they taste unmingled love And joy without a tear. VJUST Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free ? No : there'll a cross for every one, And there's a cross for me. How happy are the saints above. Who once^went sorrowing here ! The consecrated cross I'll beat Till death shall set me free, And then go home, my crown to w^r; For there's a crown for me. 99. ASHAMED OF JESUS. L.i«r. TESUS ! and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee ? Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days ? Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star ; He aheds the beains of lisrht divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. Ashamed of Jesus ! Yes, I itttt^, When I've no guilt to wash away ; No tear to wipe, n6 good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. Till then^ — nor is my boasting vaiii*— Till then I boast a Saviotir slain \ - . ■■■■!■ J it.-I— ZZZJ p,.-rij i,^. Thai Christ is not ashamed of m* ! S5 ' •^.lAdMiMiMMMI Is I 90* ABIDE WITH ME. A BIDE with me, fast falls the even- I fear no foe, with thee at hand to tide: The darkness deepens : Lord, with me abide ; When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour — What but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r ? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be ? Thro* cloud and sunshine, O abide with me I bless ; Ills have nc weight, and tears no bitterness : Where is death^s sting? where, g^ave, thy victory ? I triumph still, if thou abide with me ! Reveal thyself before my closing eyes. Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies ; Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee — In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me I 89f. TC^UR 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. My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near ! At times to faith's foreseeing eye The golden gates appear. Here in the body pent, &c. KEABEB HOME. Ah ! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above, Here in the body pent, &c. For ever with the Lord 1 Father, if 'tis thy will, The promise of that faithful word Ev'n here to me fulfil. . Here in the body pent, Ac. "D ISE,my soul.and stretch thy wings, ^^ Thy better portion trace; llise from transitory things I Towards heav'n, thy native place ; EISE, MYSOUL. 7's&6'-. Hos.78. Sun and moon and stars decay. Time shall soon this earth remove : Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above. 4 » tliflrtlhliWiliiim I to no ave, me ! iing oint ■th's »rith ts, zc. ord 78. »ve: ' I ' Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course ; Fire, ascending^, seeks the sun, Both speed them to their source : So the soul that's born of God Pants to see his glorious face, Upward tends to his abode. To rest in his embrace. Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn; Press onward to the prize ; Soon our Saviour will return Triumphant in the skies : Yet a season, and you know Happy entrance will be given ; All our sorrows left below. And earth exchanged for heaven. SO. TN the Christian's home in glory, There remains a land of rest, There my Saviour's gone before me, To fulfill my soul's request. There is rest for the weary, There is rest for the weary. There is rest for the weary. There is rest for you. On the other side of Jordan, In tlie sweet fields of Eden, Where the tree of life is blooming. There is rest for you. He is fitting up my mansion. Which eternally shall stand ; BEST FOE THE WEAEY. Hos. 6u For my stay shall not be transient In that holy, happy land. There Is rest. &c. Pain and sickness ne'er shall enter. Grief nor woe my lot shall share. But in that celestial centre ' I a crown of life shall wear. There is rest, &c. Sing, oh, sing, ye heirs of glory f Shout your triumphs as you go; Zion's gates will open for you. You will find an entrance through. There is rest, &c. 90. "Y^HEN thou, my righteous Judge' shalt come To take thy ransom'd people home. Shall I among them stand ? Shall such a worthless worm as I, Who sometimes am afraid to die, Be found at thy right hand ? Bi«:5t Sttv iouf , giant It, by tliy grace ; Be thou my only hiding-place. In this the accepted day ; SHALL I AMONO THEM STAND, c.p. m. Hos. 72. Thy pardoning voice, oh, let me hear, To still my unbelieving fear, Nor let me fall, I pray. And when the archangel's trump shall sound. Let me among thy saints be found, To see thy smiling face : Then in triumphant strains I'll sing, While heaven's resounding mansions ring With shouts of sovereign grace. rammimmmmm '»-«^' >*>tm* M tm j i, t , m *!• A LIF|: WITH JESUS. ^ LIFE with Jesus, O, how sweet! A life where all the pure will meet, A life where plejisures ever flow A life where heavenly breezes blow, A life where praises never cease, A life of constant joy and peace ; ||: A life in that bright happy land, A life with all the holy band .ij I Hos. i^V A life where iill the ransomed sing Hosannas to their S;i^viour King. A life of never-ending love, With Jesus Christ, in heaven ^ve; A life where all the just witl meet, In praises round the '' mercy sie^t.*' ||: A life with glorious spirits free, But better, Lord, a life with tl^Q^. :jj 99. A LAND OF 'pHERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign ; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. There everlasting spring abides, And never-witli'ring flowers ; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heav'nly land from ours. Sweet fields beyond that swelling flood, Stajid dressed in living green; — So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolPd between. PUKE DELIGHT. cm. Yet timVous mortals start and shrink To cross the narrow sea. And linger, shiv'ring on the brink, And fear to launch away. [move, Oh! could we make our doubts re- Those gloomy doubts that rise; And see the Canaan that we love, With faith's illumined eyes,— Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, [flood Not Jordan's stream nor death'* co^d Should fright us from the shore. r 93. ASLEEP IN JESUS. Zephyr. ^SLEEP in Jesus I blessed sleep ! From which none ever wake to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose. Unbroken by the last of foes. Asleep in Jesus ! oh, how sweet Tq be for such a slumber meet I as IIos. i3<^. With holy confidence to sing, That death hath lost its v,enoi|>^4 sting! Asleep in Jesus I oh, for me May such a blissful refuge be ! Securely shall my ashes lie, And wait tiie summons from the sky. i 9M.. id sorrow, jgROTHER,rest from sin an Death is o'er, and life is won; Ojo thy slumber dawns no morrow, Rest, thine earthly race is run. Brother, wake, the nigfht is waning. Endless day is round thee poured ; Enter thau the rest remaining* For the people of the Lord. DEPAHTED BEOTHIR. 8's & 7»s. 9.%. Brother, wake, for he who lovedthee^— He who died that thou might live, He who graciously approved thee, Waits thy crown of joy to give. Fare-thee-well, though woe is blend- With the tones of earthly love; [ing Triumph, peace, and joy asceading, Wait thee in the realms above. VJY days are gliding swiftly by, And I, a pilgrim stranger. Would not detain them as they fly I Those hours of toil and danger. For, oh ! we stand on Jordan's strand. Our friends are passing over, And just before the shining shore We may almost discover. THE SHINING SHOBE. Hos. 40. We'll gird our loins, my brethren dear. Our distant home discerning : Our absent Lord has left us word, Let every lamp be burning; For, oh! &c. I Should coming days be cold and dark. We need not cease our singing; That perfect rest naught can molest, Where golden harps are ringing. For, oh I &c. 'IX^'E sing of the realms of the blest. That country so bright and so And oftare its glories confessed; [fair, But what must it be to be tl^ere I There I there I there j Oh, what must it be to be there 1 We speak ©fits freedom from sin. From sorrow, temptation, and care. From trials without and within ; But what must it be to be there ! There I there! there! &c. Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow, Each chord on earth to sever; Our King says, Come, and there's our home, For ever, oh, for «ver. For, oh ! Ac. KEALMS OF THE BLEST. We speak of its service of loye, The robes which the glori(i««i wei^r, The Church of the First-born above ; But what must it be to bcithere 1 There I there! there! &c. Do thou, Lord, 'midst pleasure or woe, For heaven our spirits prepare ; Then soon shall we joyfully know And feel what it is to be thore! There 1* there I there ! Ac. S9 f*- '■ fl .;! 99. ..t uimmmtmtm mtmttm WILL YOU 00 ? \y E»IIE travelling home to heaven above : Will you go? Will you go? To sing the Saviour^s dying love: Will you go ? Millions have reached that blest abode, Anointed kings and priests to God, And millions more are on the road ; Will you go? We're going to walk the plains of light- Will you go ? Will you go ? Fajr, far from death, and curse, and night : Will you go ? The crown of life we then shall wear, The conqueror's palm we then shall bear, And all the joys of heaven we'll share Will you go ? ■ ' Hos. ^, The way to heaven is straight and plain ; Will you go ? Repent, believe, be born again? Will you go ? The Saviour cries aloud to thee, ** Take up thy cross and follow me. And thou shalt my salvation see:" Will you go ? Oh, could I hear some sinner say, " I will go." Oh, could I hear him humbly pray, " Make me go." And all his old companions tell, " I will not go with you to hell:. I long with Jesus Christ to dw^ll. Let me go i" P ? 6^. ee, # I HO. J^ BEAUTIFUL land by faith I see, A land of rest, from sorrow free. The home of the ransomed^ bright and fair, And beautiful angels, too, are there. Will you go? will you go? Go to that beautiful land with me? Will you go? will you go? Go to that beautiful land? That beautiful land, the city of light, It ne^er has known the shades of night. The glory of God, the light of day Hath driven the darkness far away. Will you go? &c. THAT BEATTTIFtrL LAND. Hos. 159. In vision I see its streets of f?old, Its beautiful gates I too behold, The river of life, the crystal sea, The ambrosial fruit of life's fair tree. Will you go? &c. in The heavenly throng arrayed white, In rapture range the plains of light; And in one harmonious choir they praise Their glorious Saviour'^ matchless grace. Will you go? &c. I 00. JERUSALEM the golden. With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice to rest. I know not— Oh I I know not What joys await me there. What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare. 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. JEETJSALEM THE GOLDEN. I , And they who, with their Leader, Have conquered in the fight, For ever, and for ever, Are clad in robes of white. Oh I land that see'st no sorrow, Oh I state that fear'st no strife, Oh I royal land of flowers, Oh ! realms and home of life f Oh I sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect, Oh I sweet and blessed country. That eager hearts e xpect I Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rset. Who art, with God the Father And spirit, ever blest. lOl. Jg^AUTlFUL Zion, built above Beautiful city, that I love ; Beautiful gates of pearly white, Beautiful temple— God its light ! He who was slain on Calvary Opens those pearly gates to me. BEAUTIFUL CITY. H08.65. Beautiful crowns on ^very brow, Beautiful palms the conquerors show; Beautiful robes the ransomed wear, Beautiful all who enter there ! Thither I press with eager feet; There shall my rest be long and sweet. beautiful heaven, where all is light, Beautiful angels, clothed in vfpjXQ. l^eautiful strains, that ne r - «, Beautiful harps, thro' all t>i -hoir, There shall I join the chorus sweet, Worshipping at tue Saviour's feiet. Beautiful throne for Christ our King, Beautiful songs the angels sing. Beautiful rest, all wanderings cease, Beautiful home of perfect peace I There shall ray eyes the Saviour see- Haste to this heavenly home with nfie. lOS. A ROUND the throne of God in heaven Thousands of children stand ; Children whose sins are all forgiven. A holy happy band, Singing glory, glory, Glocy be to God on high. In flowing robes of spotless white. See every one arrayed, Dwelling in everlasting light, And joys that never fade, Singing, &c. What brought them to that world above. That heaven so bright and fair, * CHILDBEN IN HEAVEN. Hos. 58. Where all is peace, and joy, and love? How came those children there ? Singing, &c^ io«% Because the Saviour shed his blood To wash away their sin ; Bathed in that pure and precious flood. Behold them white aad clean I Singing, &c. On earth they sought their Saviouv's grace, On earth they laved his nan>e; So now they see his blessed face^ And stand before the Lamb, Singing, &c. JLTERE we suffer grief aiid pain, Here we meet to part again : In heaven we part no more. Oh, that will' be joyful I 42 ^ OH ! THAT WILL BE JOYFUL. Joyful, joyful, joyful I Oh, that will be joyful I When we meet to more. lios. 7^. nart: f. no 1 J i m O m 1 I All who love ihe Lord below, When they die, to heaven will go, And sing with saints above. Gh, that will be joyful ! &c. Little children will be there. Who have sought t? e Lord by prayer, From every Sunday-school. Oh, that will be joyful, &c. Teachers, too, shall meet above, And our Pastors, \yhom we love, Shall meet to part no more. Oh, that will be joyful, &c. Oh, how happy we shall be f For our Saviour we shall see Exalted on his throne. Oh, that will be joyful, &c. There we all shall sing with joy, And eternity employ In praising Christ the Lord. Oh, that will be joyful, ^c^- \\/'H£N shall we meet ^gain? Meet ne'er to sever .'^ When will peace wreathe her chain Round us forever I Our hearts will ne'er repose Safe from each blast that blows In this dark vale of woes, Never, — no, never. When shall love freely flow, Pure as life's river.'' When shall sweet friendship glow- Changeless forever.'* Where joys celestial thrill. Where bliss each heart shall fill, And fears of parting chill Never,— no, never. KEVEE-NO, NEVER. Hos. 8q. Up to that world of light Take us, dear Saviour 1 May we all there unite, Happy forever I Where kindred spirits dwell, There may our music swell, And time our joys dispel Never,— no, never. Soon shall we meet again, Meet ne'er to sever ; Soon will peace wre^tl^e her chain Round us forever; Our hearts will then repose, Secure from worldly woes ; Our songs of praise shall close Never,— no, never. 10^. gHALL we gather at the river. Where bright angei feet have trod ; With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God.^ BEAUTIFUL EIVEE. . , 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. 43 ■>«>^«MCMMJiiHiMw On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray ; We will walk and worship ever, All the happy, golden day. Yes, weMl gather, &c. Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev*ry burden down ; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. Yes, we'll gather, &c. ] OO. '' BLEST BE THE gLEST be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love ; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. Before our Father's throne. We pour our ardent prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are Our comforts and Our cares, [one — 109. TEACH pRAISE we Him by whose kind favor, Heavenly truth has reach-d our ears ; May its sweet reviving savor Fill our hearts, dispel our fears. At the smiling of the river. Mirror of the Saviour's faci. Saints whom death will never sever Lift their songs of saving grace. Yes, we'll ga!:her, &c. Soon we'll reach the silver river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease ; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. Yes, we'll gather, &c., TIE THAT BINDS." Hos. io6. We share our mutual woes. Our mutual burdens bear. And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. When we asunder part. It gives us inward pain ; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet igain. US, LOBB. Hos. 79. Lord, the truth we have been hear- Now to every heart apply ; In the day of thine appearing. May we share thy people's ioy* Truth — how sacred is the treasure ! Teach us. Lord, its worth to know ; Vain the hope, and short the pleasure Which from other sources flow. 108. THE SEED y^LMIGHTY God I thy word is cast, Like seed, into the ground ; Now let the dew of Heaven descend. And righteous fruits abound. 44 Till thou take us hence for ever. Saviour, guide us with thine eye ; May it be our sole endeavor Thine to live, and thine to die. OF THE "VirORD. cm. J Let not the foe of Christ and man, This holy seed remove ; But give it root in every heart. To bring forth fruits of love. Br fcc. :c., 6. t, 9- ear- Let not the world's deceitful cares, The rising plant destroy ; But let it yield, a hundred fold, The fruits of peace and joy. Ofl as the precious seed is sown. Thy quickening grace 'oestow; That all whose souls the truth receive, Its saving power may know. " BLESS THE HEAVENLY MESSAGE." 8's, fs & 4»s. ■pATHER, bless the heavenly mes sage, Now in Jesus' name*declared; Let no heart by Satan hardened, To the heavenly voice be barred. Bless the Gospel, Father, bless thy preached Word ! Thou art working for the honor, And the glory of thy Son; Lay thy word upon each conscience, Let each soul to Christ be won. Bless the Gospel, And exalt thy blessed Son. By thy spirit work in power, . Souls subdue to Jesus' sway ; Speak to each and all assembled, Let each soul thy voice obey. Bless the Gospel, Father, bless the word, we pray I HO* JESUS, TENDEB SHEPHEBD. Mt. Vernon. 8 's&7's. Hos. 124. Thou hast clothed me, warm'd and T ESUS 1 tender Shepherd, hear me I Bless thy little lamb to-night I Through the darkness be thou near me; Watch my sleep till morning light. All this day thy hand has led me, And I thank thee for thy care ; 111. CIOSIHG pEACE from God, our heav'nly •'• Father, Now descending from above ; With the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the spirit of his love : Here abiding — here abiding — Fit us for our Home above. fed me, — Listen to my evening prayer. Let my sins be all forgiven I Bless the friends 1 love so well I Take me, when I die, to heaven, Happy there with thee to dwell. HYMN. 8's,7's&4's. There, in songs of praise forever. May we all at last unite- Freely drink of that pure river. Flowing from the throne of light'^' Join the nmnber, join the number, Who are clothed in spotless white. 45 rmmwm ' ium . i>f*»im^vM* sriii owV neaila With joy and peace : Let us all, thy love possessing. Triumph in redeeming grace : Oh, refresh us! Trav'ling through this wilderness. J ) 4 r. ids ike ^e, lii' 11«. BENEDICTION. 8. 7's. V/TAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, Thus may we abide in union And the Father^s boundless love, With each other and the Lord, With the Holy Spirit's favour, And possess, in sweet communion, Rest upon us from above ! j Joys whith earth cannot afford. D0X0L06IES. JL Jl c9« pRAISE God, from whom all bless ings flow; IPraise him, all creatures here bfelow * Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, M JL CF« y. 6*S. npO thee be praise for ever. Thou glorious King of kings ; Thy vt'ondrous Ityve and favor ' Each r&nsom'd spirit sings. We'll celebrate thy glory. With all thy saints above, Aftd shout the joyful story Of thy redeeming love. C. mk 'T'O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost-^ ' One God whom we ador&— Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermoiift. ISO. 6. 6. 4's. •yO God— the Fathcir, Son, And Spirit — ^three in one*— All praise be giVn ; Crown him, in ev'ry song, To him your hearts belong, Let all his praise prolong, Ort earth— in h«a:v*A, 191. ASCBIFTION OF FBAISE. T^ow unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask, or think, according to the power that workcth in us ; unto him be glory iti the Church, by Christ Jesus, through ail u.{^co, t J ♦*.« _j, J A _- _. 'vVv*i iu. vVitnUUc CII\A. wtSitfCi*. 47 Hymn. . - 99 A beatttlfDn^nd, - Abide with me - - - - A charge to ke«p I have - A life with Je8U8 ! - - - All hall the power of Jefiat AlmUbty Ood ! thy word - Amonj? the deepeot almdes Around the throne of Ood • A«leep la Jesus ! - - - BeautlfoJ Zlon, built above Behold a utrau set - - - Be kind to each other - - Blest be t e tie that binds - Blow ye the trumpet, blow Brother, reat from sltt - - Christ the Lord Is risen - 6 Come, children, and Join - 48 Come, Holy Split - - " I* Comtf, let us all unite - - 39 Com8, let U8 Join our cheerful 26 Coma, let us raise a song - "' Coma, let us sing of Jhsus - Come, let us sweetly sing - Come, my soul, t \y suit - Come, thou Almi;hty King Come to Jesus— Just new - 86 62 91 86 108 68 102 93 101 71 49 106 46 94 31 29 24 63 15 90 Father, bless the heavenly 109 F.it>ier, let thy benedictlou 113 F*taer, whate'er of earthly 64 Fo'ever with tha Lord 1 - 8T From Greenland's icy - - 44 Glory to thee, ray Ood Go » 8 love, his «lorf ■ Go when 1 1« morning - Gra it 8hepherd of the - Guide me, O thou great 112 38 57 65 69 •_ . . .1 1 _^ i.-_.^a aa H.irk ! the herald angels - 16 H irk ! *rhat maau hose holy 18 Here we suffer griaf - - 103 Holy Bible ! Book divine t - 40 INDEX. Hymn. I heard the voice of Jesus - 74 I Uy my sins on Jesus - - In the Chrlatiaii's home In I think, wr»en I road that - I've found the pearl of - - I want to be like Jt-aus - Jerusalem the Rolden - - Jesus ! and shal It ever be Jesus lover o my soul 1 - Jesus lov ^H me ! this I know Jesus, still lead on - - - Jesus 1 tjndar s'epherd - Jesus, we love to meet - Just as I am » - - - - 76 89 17 80 77 100 85 81 37 69 110 4 75 Kind words can never die 60 Let every heart rejoice - 84 Lord, dismiss us »^«th thy 114 Lord, dismiss us with thy 1 15 Lord, I hear t!iat showers of 55 Lor.l, teach a little child - 56 Lovedlvlns alilov^ - - 18 Mary to the Saviour's tomb 2 > May the gi*ace of Christ our 116 Must Jesua besir the cross My d lys are gli ling swiftly My t uth looks up to t lee - My Go I, my Father, wiiUe I '• My times a e in thy hand" 84 95 83 61 63 Nearer, my God, to thee ! - 82 Now unto him t lat is able 121 O God, to thy promise our Oh, come, let us sing ! - - Oh 1 could I spaak the - Oh ! for i closer -alk witli O Lord, on this our Sabbath Pea^e from God our - - Prcii.-e God, from whom all Pr.ise vve him by w^Vjae Preserved by thine - - 12 32 80 66 1 111 117 107 7 Hjrmn. Remembffr thy Creator now 61 Be.turo, O wand'rer, to thy 72 Rise my hjuI, and stretch 88 Bock of Ajies ! cleft for me 79 Safely through another week 8 S.iviour. shed thy sweetest 46 See the kind Shepherd - - 68 Shall we ^athtt at the river 105 Sing * iiymu to Jesus - - 28 Sin ,'ln r for Jesus - - - 86 Stand up !— Stand up for - 11 Sweet hour of p«*'»yer I - - 54 Thank God for the Bible ! - 41 The Lord my Shepherd is - 60 T te mornin< li