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Crowd Octavo. |M5S \SEA Entered, according to the Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four, by the Rev. WillIwVM Briggs, in the Offic( of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa. K I Elkctrotvped and Printed at thb Christian Guardian Office. PEEFACE THE union, in 1874, of the Wesleyan Methodists and the Methodist New Connexion of Canada in one body, under the name of " Tlie Methodist Cliurch of Canada," and tlio expiration of the copyright of the English Wesleyan Hymn-Book, the same year, rendered it necessaiy either to adopt tlie Hymn-Book of some (jther branch of Methodism, or to compile a new book of praise for the use of the congregations and families of the newly formed Canadian Methodi^ Church. The subject Avas considered at th« first General Conference, held in Toronto, in 1874. A Committee was ap- : pcjinted to ju'epare materials for a new Hymn-Book, and report to the next General Conference. The report of this Committee, submitted to the General Conference which met in Montreal, in 1878, dealt mahily with wnat hymns in the old Wesleyan Hymn-Book should be omitted, and what abbreviations and -emendations should be made in those retained. The Committee recom- mended that all the hymns selected for the new Hymn-Book, whether frorj , the original Collection, or from other sources, should be arranged under I suitable heads, according to their subjects. After full consideration, the following resolution was adopted : — " That the licporl of the Hymn-Book Com- [mittee be adoioted, and that the Committee he re-appcintedy and autlwriaed to complete and puhtish the Hymn-Book within two years.'" Having their authority renewed, and their work definitely specified, the Committee applied themselves to carry out to successful completion the im- portant task assigned them by the General Conference. The main work still to be done was the selection of new hymns, and the proper classification of the whole. In numerous meetings as separate sections, and afterwards in a protracted session of the Committee, held at Cobourg, during September, 1879, a great deal of prayerful thought and earnest labour were devoted to the preparation of such a Hymn-Book as would fully meet the requirements of the Church in all its services. The work was completed and published l-within the time specified by the General Conference ; and was received with ^ general favour as well adapted for public worship, social services, and private devotion. At tlio first Genenil Coufcr;jnoo of The Mothodist Cliurcli, Ii'jM i:i Bcllo- villo, ill Scpteuioer, 1033, it was uiKiiiimously .agreed " tliat 'Tho ]\rctlH)di3t Hymn-I5()uk ' U'W used in tho Methodist Churcli of Canada bo adoj)tod hy all tho congrogatiora ui tlie united Church, and that, in xiv.v: of sucli use, a suitable preface Lo supplied in ^'uture editions." Tho reasons that lod to tlii.s decision were, doul^tlcsH, tlie .idiintted excellence of the book itself, and llie fact tliat it was copyriglited, !ind already extensively ii3cd, by tho largest of tho uniting Churches. The general scope and character of this book of praise arc fitlv indicated by the following par.'igraphs taken from the original preface : — "The influence of hyunis of praise upon religious life h.-vs been felt and acknowledged in all ages, and in all branches of the Christian Cluirch. From the beginning of tho great religious awakening of tho last century to the present time, the rich treasures of gospel trutli azid Cliristian experience, embodied in our noble Wesleyan hymns, have boon among the most potent forces in tho history of Slethodism. Those Ixymns have been a liturgy and a confession of faith ; promoting the spirit of devotion and soundness in doctrine, among 'the people called Methodists.' " *' Tho revision of the 'Collection,' so long used in every section of Wesleyan Methodism, was tho most delicate and dillicult part of tho work. It was surrcnnided by many hallowed and cherished associations ; having been for a century a source of consolation and strength to multitudes of God's people. The Connnittee, therefore, Avere unanimous in resolving to leave out no hymn vdiich, by its adaptation to public worship, or private devotion, had vindicated a right to a place in the psalmody of the Church. But they felt that hymns Avhich, after a trial of nearly a lumdred years, had revealed little or no adaptation for use, might be safely omitted, to make place for others of greater practical value. Some long hymns have been divided ; and others shortened to a moderate length, by omitting imperfect or inferior stanzas. In a few instances, where some solecism, or offensive confusion of figures, marred a beautiful liymn, it was thought better to adopt an appropriate emendation, than to perpetuate a blemish that could be removed without lessening the lyrical or devotional value of the liymn. "In this book, all that constitutes the richness and attractive beauty of Wesleyan hymnology has been retained; and over three hundred of the choicest modern and ancient hymns have been added. In tho selection of r»ew hymns, particular attention has been given to increase the number gf 4 1i' [ctlHuliiit clx use, a id to tliirt and ili'.> irgc'st of iudlctited i'HEFAOK. tliode Buitablo to puhlio worship and special occubiou^, while having careful regard to lyrical haniiony and doctrinal soundness. Tlio unity and com- pleteness of the classitioation, the number and excellence of the new hymns, and the carefully prepared headings, indicating the subject of every hynni, must greatly enhance the popularity and usefulness of this collection. The Committee, in presenting tlio result of their labours to the Church, cherish a confident hope tliat this ITyuni-Book, with its rich variety of grand and in- 82)iring Hongs of praise, will give a new impulse to the worship and devotion of our people ; and that it will Icjug continue to bo an efiective means of guiding sinners to the Saviour, and increasing the faith and love of the thousands who follow Christ under the banners of our Canadian Methodiam." I felt and L. From ■y to the perience, st potent :gy and a dnoss in ction of 10 w^ork. ing been of God's eave out tion, had they felt I little or )ther3 of d others stanzas. ■ figures, iropriate without The cordial thanks of the Commiitee arc tendered to the following' authors and publishers, for permission to insert hymns of whicli they possess the copyright :— Tlie llight llcv. the Bi.shop of Lincoln ; the Very Ik'V. the Dean of "Westminster; the Rev. Iloratius Bonar, D.D. ; the liev. "W. M. Punshon, LL.D. ; Miss M. V. G. llaver-al; the Ilev. J. EUerton; the Rev. II. Twells, M.A. ; James Nisbet & Co. ; the Religious Tract Society ; and other publishers of volumes from which hymns have been taken. If in anv instance, from -want of information, hymns have been in.-.eited without formal permission, it is lioped such oversight will be forgiven by the authors or publishers conceriietl. )eauty of of tho ection of iniber pf CONTENTS, % :i; U IIVMNS. I. Adoration 1 II. Creation and Providence 90 III. The Lord Jesus Ciiiust 108 IV, The Holy Spirit 132 V. liEPENT.'..NCE AND CONVERSION. iH 1. Wiiniin<:j ami Inviting 206 2. Penitence unJ Trust 237 VI. The Christian Life. 1. Believers Ri joicing 337 2. Believers Pniyin;,' 379 3. Believers AVorking 4J8 4. Believers Wiitchin!^ 4-11 5. Conflict and SulFering 4.')4 6. Full Salvation 514 7. The Hope of Heaven (JOi VII. Christian Ordinances and Institutions, 1. The Holv Scriptures G33 2. The Lord's J)uv {i4-2 3. The House of God C57 4. The Ministry (578 , 5. Baptism (i88 C. The Lord's Sui)per 695 VIII. The Kingdom of Christ 706 IX. Social and Family Worship. 1. Fellowship and Piaver 747 2. The Family Circle '. 795 3. Children aid Youlli 818 X. Death, Judgment, and the Future State 840 XI. Special Occasions. 1. Watchnight and New Year , 887 2. Covenant Service 894 3. Eeception of New Members 899 4. Patriotic Hymns . 901 5. Thanksgiving Sovvices . 908 6. Kational Humiliaiion 911 7. Temperance 917 8. Works of Charity 920 9. Educational IMaetings 924 ,*^ 10. For Sailors and Voyagers 929 XII. Doxologies, Benedictions, and Chants i'aje 247 3 IIVMNS. ,. 1 . . 90 . . 108 . . 182 , . 206 . . 237 METHODIST HYMN-BOOK. Section 1. A D O K A T I O N 337 379 418 4-11 404 514 GOi 633 Co? ()78 (188 695 706 747 795 818 840 887 894 899 901 908 911 917 920 924 929 I C. 51. 1 raine to the Redeemer. 'aye 247 1 f\ FOR a tliousand tongues to sing v./ My great Kcdceiner'a praise, The glories of my Cod and King, The triumphs of his grace ! 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honours of thy Name. ? Jesus ! the Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease ; 'Tis nuisio 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 clean, His blood availed for inc. 5 He speaks, and, listening to his voice, New life tlic dead receive ; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice; The humble poor believe. 6 Hear him, ye deaf ; his praise, ye dumb. Your loosened tongues employ ; Ye blind, behold your )Saviour come; And leaj), ye lame, 'or joy. 7 Look unto him, yc nations; o^vn Your God, yc fallen race; Look, and be saved through faith alone, Be justified by grace. 8 See all your sins on Jesus laid : The Lamb of God was slain, His soul was once an offering made For every soul of man. C. M. Creation and Redemption. 1 l ,1ATHER, how wide thv glory shines ! J. How high thy wonders rise ! Known through tne earth by thousand signs. By thousands through the skies. 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power, Their niotions speak thy skill; And on the wings of every hour Wc read thy patience still. 3 Part of thy name divinely stands On all thy creatures writ ; They show the labour of thy hands, Or imprtss of thy feet. 4 But when Ave view thy strange design To save rebellious worms, Where justice and compassion join In their divinest forms ; 5 Here the whole Deity is known, Nor dares a creature guess, Which of the glories brightest shone, The justice, or the grace. 6 Now the full glories of the Lamb Adorn the heavenly plains ; Bright seraphs learn Immanuel's name, And try their choicest strains. 7 may I Ijear some humble part In that immortal song ! Wonder and joy shall tun© my hoarti And love command my tongue. H' \i 8 ADORATION C. M. Om Ovd in Three Pcrgotu, w 1 l_| AIL ! Fatlier, Son, and Holy Glioat, 11 One Uod, in FcrHons Three I Of thee we make our joyful boaat, Our aonya we niuke of thee. ^ Thou neither eanst be felt nor 8eeu ; Thou art a Spirit pure ; Thou from eternity hiist Ijeen, Anil alwayi ahalt endure. 3 Present alike in every place, Thy Godheail we adore; Beyond the bounds of time and space, Thoo dwell'st for evermore. 4 In wisdom infinite thou art, Thine eye doth all things set ; And every thought of every heart lb fully known to thee. 5 Thou lov'st whate'er thy hands havo ?nade; Thy goodness we rehearse, In shining characters displayed Tliroughout our universe. <) Mercy, with love and endless grace, O'er all thy works doth reign ; But mostly tho\i delight'st to bless Thy favourite creature, Man. 7 Wherefore, let every creature give To thee the praise designed ; But chiefly. Lord, the tlianks recei\ e, The hearts of al. ■•uankind. 4 C. M. An[iels aud.menpraibiiirj the Triiuti/. 1 * THOUSAND oracles divine A. Their common beams unite, That sinners may with angels join To "worship God aright : 2 To praise a Trinity adored By all the hosts above. And one thrice-holy God and Lord Tlu'ough endless ages love. 3 Triumphant host ! they never cease To laud and magnify The Triune God of holiness, Wliose glory fills tlie sky. 4 Wliose glory to this earth extends, When God himself imparts, And the whole Trinity deacenda Into our faithful hearts. a By faitii the upper choir wo meet; And challenge them to sing Jehovah on Ids shining seat, Our Maker and our King. (» But God made flesh is wholly oura, And asks our nobler strain; The Father of celestial powers. The Friend of earth-boni man. 7 Ye seraphs nearest to the throne, With lapturous ania/.e On us, poor ransomed worms, look down For heaven's superior praise. 8 The King, whose glorious face ye sec For us his crown resigned; The fulness of tlie Deity, He died for all mankind ! 5 C. M. Ailoiution oj the Trimti. 1 IT AIL ! holy, holy, holy Lord ! n Whom One in Tliree we know; By all thy heavenly host adored, Jiy all tliy church below. 2 One undivided Trinity With triumph we proclaim ; Thy universe is full of thee, And speaks thy gloiious name. 3 Tliee, Holy Father, we confess ; Thee, Holy Son, adore; Thee, Spirit of Truth and Holiness, ^^'o worship evermore, 4 Three Persons equally divine Wo magnify and love ; And both the choirs ere long shall join. To sing thy praise above. 5 Hail! holy, holy, holy Lord, (Our heavenly song shall be,) Supi'eme, essential One, adored h\ co-eternal Three! 3 .Ic M. 6 c Bleadng and I'ujhtffoiii the Tnnitji. 1 T.EHOVAH, God the Father, bless, f) And thy own work defend ; With mercy's outstretched anus em brace And keep us to the end. 2 Preserve the creatures of thy love. By providential care Conducted to the realms above, To sing thy goodness there. I 41 8 8 APORATIOJI. C. M. li ilelioviih, God the Son, revcul 'I'ho briglitn»;ss of thy f.u u; An. I all thy panlonctl people lili Witli pltmtiido of grace. 4 Shine fortli with all the Deity, Whicli dwells in thee alone; And lift ii.s lip, thy f o to see On thy ctenial throne. 6 .lehovah, tlod the Spirit, shine, Father and Son to show ; With bliss ineti'ahle, divine, Our ravished hearts o'crllow. 6 Sure earnest of that liappiness Winch human hope tranacends, Be thou our everlasting peace, When grace in glory ends. I.. M. Puahu c. 1 BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, Yt H Lord, what bhall eai'th and nslics do? Wo would a.doro our Maker too ! From sin and dust to thee m'o cry, The Great, tlie Holy, and the High. 4 Earth fi'oni afar hath heard thy f;mio, And wonuH have Icurneil to lihip thy name: But, ! tliu glories of thy mind Leave all our soaring thoughts behind! 5 God is in heaven, and men below : He short our tunes, our words bo few! A solenni reverence checks our songs, Antl praise sits siknt on our tongues. 9 L. M. i'salin cxvii. 1 t ''e nations bow with t-acred 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 wtuideriug slu ^p wi' strayed. He brought ii3 to his fold again. 3 We'll crowd thy gates ^vith thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise ; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, [praise. Shall fin thy courts with sounding 4 AVide as the worhl is thy conunand ; Vast as eternity thy love ; Firm as a i-ock thy truth shall stand, When rolling years sluill cease t) move. 8 L. M. A duration of the Divine Stajeiitij. 5 L^TERjNAL PoM-er, whose high abode IJ Becomes the grandeur of a God, Infinite lengths beyond the bounds Where stars revolve their little romids ! 2 Thee, while the first archangel sings. He hides his face behind his wings ; And ranks of shining thrones around Fall worshipping, and spread the ground. .^IIOM all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator's praise arise; Let the Kedeemer's name be sung, Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Kternal arc thy mercies. Lord; J'iternal truth attends thy word : [shore, Thy praise .shall sound from shore to Till suns shall rise and set no more. 3 Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring ; In songs of ])rai.se divinely sing ; The great salvation loud proclaim. And shout for joy the Saviour's name. 4 Praise (Jod, from whom all blessings How ; Pi'aiso him, all creatures here below ; Praise him above, }e heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost I 10 L :.i 'i'ok' »• loce ill the gij't o/hin Son. 1 "1 1AT] 11*111., whose ev'U'lastiug Love J. '! ay only Son for sinners gave, Wli oo grace to all did freely move. And sent hiiu dow n the Morld to save : 2 Help us thy mercy to extol. Immense, unfathomed, unconCned ; T claim, 3US name, given : ne; new, eaven. rend, jcend, 'eal, }el S & 2-6s. tls raise ct praise, », [near, we draw o 3 2 111 vain with all the anael choir, The ransomed hosts of heaven aspire, Thy glory to proclaim ; How then shall we approach thy throne? How make thy countless mercies known. Or sing thine awful Name ? 3 Thy love alone our stay nath been, In every dark and changing scene Throughout the circling year ; Preserved by thine almighty hand, Again before thy face we stand, And sing thy goodness here. 4 Father, for Jesus' sake receive The pi-aiae which now we gladly give^ Though mth a stammering tongue ; Grant us ;it 1 :ngth to see thy face, And join with all the ransomed race In heaven's eternal song. 38 6,6,8,4,6,6,8,4. "1 amthy iihleld,andthy exceeding grcatreward." 1 fPHE God of Abraham praise, i Who reigns enthroned above, Ancien( of 'everlasting days, And God oi Lovo; Jehovah, Great I AM, ijy earth and heaven confest; I bow and bless the sacred Name, For ev?r l)lest. 2 The God of Abraham praise, At whose supremo command From earth I rise, and seek the joys Ao iiis ri^dit I: and: I all on earth forsake. Its wisdom, fame 'nd power; And him my only portion make, My shield arsi tower. 3 The God of Abraham praise, Whose all-sutficient grace Shall guide me all my happy days In all my ways. He calls a worm his friend, He calls himself my God, And h( shall save me to the end, Through Jesus' blood. 4 He by himself hath sworn, ^ I on his oath depend ; I I shall, on eagle's wings upborne, To heaven ascend : I I shall behold his face, I shall his power adore. And sing the wonders of hia grace For evermore. | B 17 39 6,6,8,4,6,6,8,4. SECOND PART. THOUGH nature's strength decay, And earth and hell withstand, To Canaan's bound , I urge my way, At Ilia command. The watery deep I pass. With Jesus in my view; And through the howlmg wilderness My way pursue. The goodly land I see. With peace ar.d plenty blest; A land of sacred liberty. And endless i-est. There milk and honey flow, And oil and wine abound. And trees of life for ever grow. With mercy crowned. There dwells the Lord our King, The Lord our Righteousness, Triumphant o'er the world and sin. The Prince of Peace ; On Sion's sacred height His kingdom still maintains ; And glorious with his saints in light F >r ever reigns. He keeps his own secure. He guards them by his side. Arrays in garments white and pure His spotless bride : With streams of sacred bliss, With groves of living joys. With all the fruits of Paradise He still supplies. 40 6,6,8,4,6,6,8,^ THIRD PART. BEFORE the grea+ Three-One, They all exulting stand. And tell the wonders he hath done. Through all their land : The listening spheres attend, And swell the growing fame. And sing, in songs which never end, The Avondrous Name. The God who reigns on high The great archangels sing; And "Holy, holy, holy," cry, "Almighty Xii-g! Who was and is the same, And evermore shall be ; Jehovah, Father, Great I AM, We worship thee." ADORATION. Before the Saviour's face The ransomed nations bow ; O'erwhelnied at his almighty grace For ever new : He sliows his prints of love, — They kindle to a tlame, And sound through all the Avorlds above, Tlie slaughtered Lamb. The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high; "Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,'" They ever cry : Hail, Abraham's God, and mine! (I join the heavenly lays,) AH might and majesty are thine, And endless praise. 41 C. M. 4 The Lord, the mighty God, thou aJ-t? But let me rather prove That name in -spoken to my heart, 'J'hat favourite name of Love. 5 Merciful God, thyself proclaim In this polluted breast ; Mercy is thy distinguished name, Which suits a sinner best. (i Our misery doth for pity call, Our sin implores thy grace ; And thou art merciful to all Our lost apostate race. 43 C. M. SECOND PART. O «' Wonhippin[f the Lamb. COME, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne ; Ten thousand thousand arc their tongues. But all their joys are one. Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus!" ' ' Worthy the Lamb ! " our hearts reply ; "For he Avas slain for us." .3 Jesus is wortliy to receive Honour and power divine ; And blessings, more than we can give, Be Lord, for ever thine ! 4 The whole creation join in one. To bless the sacred name Of him who sits upon the throne. And to adore the Lamb ! 42 C. M. Exodus xxxiv. ,'i, 6. GREAT God ! to me the sight afford To him of old allowed ; And let my faith behold its Lord Descending in a cloud. In that revealing Spirit come down, Thine attributes proclaim, And to mine inmost soul make known The glories of thy name. Jehovah, Christ, I thee adore, W^ho gavest my soul to be : Fountain of being, and of power, And great in majesty ! THY ceaseless, unexhausted love, Unmerited and free. Delights our evil to remove. And help our misery. 2 Thou waitest to be gracious still; Thou dost with sinners bear ; That, saved, we may thy goodness feel. And all thy grace declare. .3 Tliy goodness and thy truth to me. To every soul, abound ! A vast, unfathomable sea, Where all our thoughts are drowned. 4 Its streams the whole creation reach, ^ o plenteous is the store ; J*l:iough for all, enough for each, Enouorh for evermore. 5 Faithful, Lord, thy mercies are, A rock that cannot move ! A thousand promises declare Thy constancy of love. 6 Throughout the universe it reigns, Unalterably sure ; And while the truth of God remains. The goodness must endure. 44 C. M. The fulness of God. 1 "DEING of beings, God of Love ! -D To thee our hearts we raise ; Thy all-sustaining power we prove, And gladly sing thy praise. 2 Thine, only tliine, we pant to be ; Our sacrifice receive ; [thee. Made, and preserved, and saved by To thee ourselves we give. 19 ^'ifc If ADORATION. 3 Heavenward our every wish aspires ; For all thy mercies' store, The sole return thy love requires Is that we ask for more. 4 For more we ask ; we open then Our hearts to embrace thy will ; Turn, and revive ua. Lord, again, With all thy fulness fill. 5 Come, Holy Ghost, the Saviour's love Shed in our hearts abroad ! So shall we ever live, and move. And be, with Christ in God. 45 r. M. God, the only object of woi'ship. 1 A GOD, our strength, to thee our song \J With grateful hearts /e raise; To thee, and thee alone, belong. All worship, love, and praise. 2 In trouble's dark and stormy hour Thine ear hath heard our prayer ; And graciously thine arm of power Hath saved us from despair. •S And thou, ever gracious Lord, Wilt keep thy promise still, If, meekly hearkening to thy word, We seek to do thy will. 4 Led by the light thy grace imparts. Ne'er may we bow the knee To idols, which our wayward hearts, Set up instead of thee. f) So shall thy choicest gifts, Lord, Thy faithful people bless ; For them shall earth its stores afford, And heaven its happiness. 46 ^' ^i- " Righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost." X RATHER of mr , and all mankind, J- And all the hosts above. Let every understanding mind Unite to praise thy love : 2 To know thy nature, and thy name. One God in Persons Three; And glorify the great I AM, Through all eternity. 3 Thy kingdom come, with po\eer and grace. To every heart of man ; Thy peace, and joy, and righteousness, In all our bosoms reign. 4 The righteousness that never ends, But makes an end of sin, [scends, The joy that hi;man thought tran- Into our souls bring in : 5 The kingdom of established peace. Which can no more remove ; The perfect power of godliness. The omnipotence of love T/ie faithfulness of God in his jmnnises. 1 T3EGIN, my soul, some heavenly -L) theme ; Awake, my voice, and sing The mighty works, or mightier name, Of our eternal King. 2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness. And sound his power abroad ; Sing the sweet promise of his grace, And the performing God. ,3 Proclaim salvation from the Lord For wretched, dying men : His hand hath writ the sacred word With an immortal pen. 4 Engraved as in eternal brass. The mighty promise shines ; Nor can the powers of darkness 'rase Those everlasting lines. .5 His every word of grace is strong As that which built the skies ; The voice that rolls the stars along Speaks all the promises. Now shall my fainting heart rejoice. To know thy favours sure : I trust the all-creating voice. And faith desires no more. 48 ^- ^^• God the source ofjtoiver and blessing, 1 r)LEST be our everlasting Lord, 13 Our Father, God, ancf King ! Thy sovereign goodness we record. Thy glorious power we sing. 2 By thee the victory is given ; The majesty divine, [and heaven, And strength, and might, and earth, And all therein are thine. .*> The kingdom. Lord, is thine alone. Who dost thy right maintain. And, high on thine eternal throng, O'er men and angels reign. v,i ' w * It ■i 1!i i-' i? ADORATION. .Ti. 4 Riches, as seemeth good to thee, Thou dost, and honour, give ; And kings their power and dignity Out of thy hand receive. 5 Thou hast on us the grace bestowed Thy greatness to proclaim ; And therefore now we thank our God, And praise thy glorious name. 6 Thy glorious name and nature's powers Thou dost to us make known ; And all the Deity is ours, Through thy incarnate Son. 49 ^' >!• Psalm xviii. 9, 10. 1 rpHE Lord descended from above, L And bowed the heavens most high, And underneath his feet he cast The darkness of the sky. 2 On cherubim and seraphim Full royally he rode, And on the win^s of mighty winds Came flying all abroad. .3 He sat serene upon the floods, Their fury to restrain ; And he, as sovereign Lord and King, For evermore shall reign. 4 Give glory to his awful name, And honour him alone ; Give worship 13 his majesty Upon his holy throne. 50 L. M. Invitation to tvorship.— Psalm c. 1 A LL people that on earth do dwell, ii. Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice : [tell. Him serve with fear, his praise forth 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 O enter then his gates with praise. Approach with joy his courts unto : Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why ? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure ; His truth at all times firmly stood. And shall from age to age endnre. 51 I" M. All holiness derived from God. 1 TJOLY us thou, O Lord, is none I 11 Thy holiness is all thy own ; A drop of that unbounded sea Is ours, a drop derived from thee. 2 And when thy purity we share, Thy only glory we declare ; And, humbled into nothing, own Holy and pure is God alone. 3 Sole, self -existing God and Lord, By all thy heavenly hosts ailored, Let all on earth bow down to thee. And own thy peerless majesty : 4 Thy power unparalleled confess. Established on the Rock of Peace ; The Rock that never shall lemove, The Rock of pure. Almighty Love. 52 ^- M- Christ the Creator <\f all thiivja. 1 IET all that brcatheiJehovah praise, J Almighty, all-creating Lord 1 Let earth and heaven his power confess. Brought out of nothing by his word. 2 He spake the Mord, and it was done: The universe his word obeyed ; His Word is his eternal Son, And Christ the wliole creation made. 3 Jesus, the Lord and God most high. Maker of all mankind and me 1 Me thou hast made to glorify, To know, and love, and live to thee. 4 Wherefore to thee my heart I give. For thou thyself dost give the power ; And if for thee on earth I live, Thee I shall soon in heaven adore. 53 L. M. The glory of God. 1 p OD is a nane my soul adores, [One ; vJ The almighty Tliree, the eternal Nature and grace, with all their powers, Confess the Infinite Unkno■v^^l. 2 Thy voice produced the sea and spheres, [shine; Bade the waves roar, the planets But nothing like thyself appears Through all these spacioua worka of thine. 3Q ' '» k ADORATION. 3 Still restless nature dies and grows, From change to change the creatures run ; Thy being no succession knows, And all thy vast designs are one. 4 A glance of thine runs through the globe, [their frame; Rules uhe bright worlds, and moves Of light thou form'st thy dazzling robe. Thy ministers are livuig flame. fl How shall polluted mortals dare To sing thy glory or thy grace ? Beneath thy feet we lie afar. And see but shadows of thy face. 6 Who can behold the blazing light ? Who can approach consuming flame '.' None but thy Wisdom knows tliy might, [name. None l)ut thy Word can speak thy 54 ^'- ^^' Witvoisinff grace and gucce><8 implored. 1 VUHAT shall we oF our good Lord, \ V Poor nothings i for his boundless grace ? Fain would we his great name record, And worthily set forth his praise. 2 Great object of our growing love, To whom our more than all we owe, Open the fountain from above. And let it our full souls o'erflow. ',) So shall our lives thy power proclaim, Thy grace for every sinner free ; Till all mankind shall learn thy name, Shall all stretch out their hands to thee. 4 Open a door Avhich earth and hell May strive to shut, but strive w vain ; Let thy word richly in us dwell. And let our gracious fruit remain. ■) multiply the sower's seed ! And fruit we every hour shall bear, Throughout the world thy gospel spread , Thy everlasting truth declare. 6 We all, in perfect love renewed, Shall knowthegreatnesaofthypower; Stand in the temple of our God As pillars, and go out no more. Christ glortfltd. 1 VUHAT equal honours shall we bring V' To thee, Lord our God, the Lamb ? tSince all the notes tliat angels sing Are far inferior to thy name. 2 Worthy is he that once was slain, The Prince of Peace, that groaned and died ; Worthy to rise, and live, and reign At his Almighty Father's side. 3 Power and dominion are his due W^ho stood condemned at Pilate's bar; \V^isdom belongs to Jesus too, [here. Though he was charged with madness 4 Immortal praises must be paid, Instead of scandal and of scorn; While glory shines around his head, And a bright crown without a thorn. 5 Honour for ever to the Lamb, [pain ; Who bore oar sir., and curse, and Let angels bless his sacred name, And every creature say. Amen ! 56 7,6,7,6,7,7,7,0. The Didne Perfections, 1 /I LORIOUS God, accept a heart vj That pants to sing t'>y pi-aise I Thou without beginning art. And without end of days : Thou, a Spirit invisible, Dost to none thy fulness show ; None thy majesty can tell, Or all thy Godhead know. •2 All thine attributes we own. Thy wisdom, power, and might Happy in thyself alone, In goodness infinite, Thou thy goodness hast displayed. On thine every work imprest ; Lov'st whate'er thy hands have made, But man thou lov'st the best. 3 Willing thou that all should know Thy saving truth, and live, Dost to each, or bliss or woe. With strictest justice give: Thou with perfect righteousness Renderest every man his due ; Faithful in thy promises, And in thy tm-eatenings too. 'm HP 21 •^$ i:=); ADORATION. ii i 4 'J'liou utt merciful to all Who truly turn to thee, Hear ino tlien for purdou cull, Ami ahow thy grace to me ; Me, through mercy reconciled, Me, for Jesuw' mike forgiven, Me receive, thy favoured child, To sing thy praise in heaven. 57 7,6,7,(),7,7,7,f). Earth and Ilcareiijrmia'ni/ God. 1 MEET and right it is to sing, iTl In every time and place, Cflory to our heavenly King, The (iod of truth and grace: Join wo then Mitli sweet accord. All in one tlianksgiving join, Holy, holy, lioly Lord, Eternal j^raiso be thine ! 2 Thee, the tirst-born sons of light, In choral symphonies. Praise by day, day without night. And never, never cease : Angelii and archangels all Praise the mystic Three in One ; Sing, and stop, and gaze, and fall O'erMhelmed before tiiy throne. 3 Vying with that happy clioir, Who chant thy praise above, ^Vo on eagle's wings aspire, The Mings of faith and love; Thee th^y suig with glory crowned, Wc extol the slaughtered Lamb ; Lower if our voices sound, Our subject is the same. 4 Father, (iod, thy love we praise. Which gave thy 8on to die ; Jesus, full of truth and grace, Alike we glorify ; Spirit, Comforter divine, Praise by all to thee be given ; Till we in full chorus join. And earth is turned to hea^-en. '2 Mercy o'er thy works nresides; 'i'hy providence t isplayed Still preserves, and still provides For all thy hands have made; Keeps, witli most distinguished care, Tlje man wiio on tliy love depends; Watches every numbered hail', And all liis steps attends. .'{ Wlio can sound the depths unknown Of thy redeeming grace ? (trace that gave thine only Son To save a ruined race ! Millions of transgressors poor Thou hast for Jesus' sake forgiven, Made them of thy favour sure. And snatched from hell to heaven. 4 Millions more thou ready art To save, and to forgive ; Every soul and every heart Of man tliou M'ouldst receive ; Father, now accept of nnne, [thee ; Which now, through Christ, I ofler Tell me now, in love divine. That thou hast pardoned me. 59 7,0,7,6,7,8,7,6. " llow iiii.seurcluihle are hix judiitiwnts, and hla ways 2>ant jindin'j uiit ,'" 1 'PHOU, the great, etei-nal God T 58 7,6,7,6,7,8,7,6. God'b fjoodiietin and mercy iinhounded, GOOD thou art, and good thou dost. Thy mercies reach to all, Chiefly those who on thee trust, And for thy mercy call ; Xew they every morning are ; As fathers when their children cry, Us thou dost in pity spare, And all our wants supply. Art high above our thought ! Worthy to be feared, adored. By all thy hands have wrought : None can Avith thyself compai'e ; Thy glory fills both earth and sky ; We, and all thy creatures, are As nothing in thine eye. ( )f thy great unbounded power To thee the praise M'e give. Infinitely great, and more Than heart can e'er conceive : When thou Avilt to work proceed, Thy purpose firm none can withstand , Frustrate the determined deed. Or stay th.e aUnighty hand. Thou, God, art wise alone; Thy counsel doth excel ; Wonderful thy works we own, Thy ways unsearchable : Who can sound the mystery, Thy judgments' deep abyss explain, Thine, whose eyes in darkness see, And search the heart of man ? 61 22 m ? ADOllATION. AQ (HftcoNU Mktuk.) G-8s. Divine (jreatncvH and (fitmUioHti, I l\ GOD, of good tlie unfathomcfl Sea! \J Who would not give his heart to thee? [might? Who would not love thee with his O Jesus, Lover of mankind, [mind, Who would not his whole soul and With all his strength, to tliee unite ? '2 Thou shin'st with everlasting rays ; Before the insufferable blaze [eyes ; Ancels with both wings veil tlieir Yet, free as air thy bounty streams On all thy works ; thy mercy's beams Diffusive, as tliy sun's, arise. A Astonished at thy frowning brow, Earth, hell, and heaven's strong pillars bow; Terrible majesty is thine ! Who then can that vast love express. Which bows thee down to me, who less Than nothing am, till thou art mine? 4 High throned on heaven's eternal hill, In number, weight, and measure still Thou sweetly orderest all that is : And yet thou deign'st to come to me, And guide my steps, that I, with thee Enthroned, may reign inendless bliss. 5 Fountain of good, all blessing flows From thee ; no want thy fulness knows ; What but thyself canst thou desire ? Yet, self-sufficient as thou art. Thou dost desire my worthless heart ; This, only this, dost thou require. 6 God, of good the unfathomed Sea I Who would not give his heart to thee? Who would not love thee with his might ? O Jesus, Lover of mankind, [mind, Who would not his whole soul and With all his strength, to thee unite ? 01 (Second Metre.) C-8s. The Spirit of Chrint implored. 1 T^ATHER of everlasting grace, i Thy goodness and thy truth we praise. Thy goodness and thy truth we prove ;, Thou hast, in honour of thy Son, The gift unspeakable sent down, TheSpiritof life, and power, and love. *2 Scud us the Spirit of thy Son, To make the depths of Godhead known, To make us share the life divine; Send hini the sprinkled blood to apply, Send him our souls to saii'tify. And show and seal us * \cr thine. .'J So shall wo pray, and never cease; So shall wc thankfully confess [love; Thy wisdom, truth, and power, ancl With joy imsneakable adore. And bless and praise thee evcrmoi». And servo thee as thy hosts above : 4 Till, added to that heavenly choir, We raise our songs of triumph higher, And praise thee in a nobler strain. Out-soar the lirst-born seraph's flight. And sing, with all our friends in light. Thy everlasting love to man. 02 (Second Metre.) G-8s. r jrpetual 2>rainc to the Creator. 1 T 'LI. praise my Maker while I've breath, i. And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler powers; My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures. 2 Happy the man whoso hopes rely On Israel's God ; he made the sky. And earth, and seas, Avith all their train ; His truth for ever stands secure, He saves the opprest, he feeds the poor. And none shall find his promise vam. 3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind ; The Lord supports the fainting mind ; Ho sends the labouring conscience peace ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless, And grants the prisoner sweet release. 4 I'll praise him while he lends me breath, And when my voico is lost in death. Praise shall employ my nobler powers; My days of praise shall ne'er be past. While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures. 63 ^- M- The Attributes of God infinite. 1 A GOD, thou bottomless abyss ! yj Thee to perfection who can know ? height immense ! What words suffice Thy countless attributes to show ? fi -I ■ * 'if' 'r.. ' ^IV > I . ' ' ^ ^1 ■• A l! ! 'id ; \ ■ \ ;|s I t ff w*'^ .1 ,. f li ■ml' 23 ADORATION. H '*:r!- 2 Unfathomable depth thou art; plunge me in thy mercy's sea ! Void of true wisdom is my heart ; With love embrace and cover me. 3 Eternity thy fountain was, Which, like thee, no beginning knew; Thou wast ere time began his race, Ere flowed with stars tlie ethereal blue. 4 Greatness unspeakable is thine, Greatness, whose undiminished ray. When short-lived worlds are lost, shall shine, When earthand heavenarefled away. SFXOXD PART. 1 TTNCHANGEABLE, all-perfect Lord, vJ Essential life's unbounded sea. What lives and moves, lives by thy word ; It lives, and moves, and is from thee;. 2 High is thy pov/er above all height ; Whate'or thy will decrees is done ; Thy wisdom, equal to thy might, Only to thoe, God, is known ! 3 Heaven's glory is thy a^\ tul throne, Yeteai-th partakes thy gracious sway: Vain man ! thy wisdorii folly OAvn, Lost is tliy reason's feeble ray. 4 What our dim eye could never see, Is plain and naked to tliy sight; What thickest darkness veils, to tliee Shines clearly as the morning light. 5 In light thou dwell'st, light that no shade. No variation ever kncM-; [played, Heaven, earth, and hell, stand all dis- And open to thy piercing view. 65 L. M. THIRD PART. 1 THOU, true and only God, lead '.<^t forth The immortal armies of the sky ; Thou laugh'st to scorn the gods of earth, Thou thunderost,and amazed theyfiy. With downcast eye the angelic choir Appear before thy awful face ; Trembling they strike the golden lyre. And through heaven's vault resound thy praise. 3 Thine, Lord, is wisdom, thine alone; Justice and truth before thee stand; Yet, nearer to thy sacred throne, Mercy withlwlds thy lifted hand. 4 Each evening shows thy tender love, Each rising morn thy plenteous grace; Thy wakened wrath doth slowly move, Thy willing mercy flies apace. 5 To thy benign indulgent care. Father, this light, this breath, weowe; And all we have, and all we are, Fromthee,great Sourceof being, flow. 66 L. M. FOURTH PART. 1 DARENT of Good,thy bounteous hand X Incessant blessings down distils, And all in air, or sea, or land, [fills. With plenteous food and gladness 2 All things in thee live, move, and are ; Thy power infused doth all sustain ; Even those thy daily favours share, Who thankless spurn thy easy reign. 3 The sun thou bidd'st his genial ray Alike on all impartial pour ; To all, who hate or bless thy sway, Thou bidd'st descend the fruitful shoAver. 4 Yet while, at length, who scomed thy might Shall feel thee a consuming fire, How sweet the joys, the crown how bright, Of those who to thy love aspire ! 5 All creatures, praise the eternal Name ! Ye hosts that to bis court belong. Cherubic clioirs, seraphic names. Awake tlie everlasting sunp ' 6 Thrice Holy ! thine the kingdom is. The power omnipotent is thine ; And when created nature dies. Thy never-ceasing glories shine. 67 L. M. The condescension of God. 1 "pTERNAL depth of love divine, Jj In Jesus, God with us, displayed ; How bright thy beaming glories shine ! How wide thy healing streams are spread I M ADORATION. 2 To thy sure love, thy tender care, Our flesh, soul, spirit, we resign ; O tix thy sacred presence there. And seal the abode for ever thine. 3 O King of glory, thy rich grace Our feeble thought surpn.33es far ; Yea, even our crimes, though number- less, Lesa numerous than thy mercies are. 4 Still, Lord, thy saving health display, And armour souls with heavenly zeal; So fearless shall we urge our way Through all the powers of earth and hell. Psalm xxiv. 1 npHE earth with all her fulness owns X Jehovah for her sovereign Lord ; The countless myriads of her sons Rose into being at his word. 2 His word did out of nothing call The world, and founded all that is ; Launched on the floods this solid ball, And fixed it in the floating seas. 3 But who shall quit this low abode, Who shall ascend the h&':.venly place, And stand upon the mount of God, And see his Maker face to face ? 4 The man whose hands and heart are clean That blessed portion shall receive ; Whoe'er by grace is saved from sin. Hereafter shall in glory live. 5 Ho shall obtain the starry crown ; And, numbered with the saintaabove, Tlie God of his salvation own. The God of his salvation love. 69 6,6,7,7,7,7. The Trinity in Unity. 1 TT AIL, co-essential Three, Jj. In mystic Unity ! Father, Son, and Spirit, hail ! God by heaven and earth adored, God incomprehensible ; One supreme, almighty Lord. 2 Thoa sittest on the throne, Plurality in One ; Saints behold thine open face. Bright, insufferably bright '; Angela tremble as they gaze, Sink into a sea of light. 3 Ah I when shall we increase Their heavenly ecstasies ? Chant, like them, the Lord Most Hfgh, Fall like them who dare not move ; "Holy, holy, holy," cry, Breathe the praise of silent lore ! 4 Come, Father, in the Son And in the Spirit down ; Glorious Triune Majesty, (lod through endless ages blest, Make us meet thy face to see, Then receive us to thy breast. 70 11,8,11,8. Thaiiksgiving in the Sanctuary. 1 'DE joyful in God, all ye lands of the 13 earth ; O serve him with gladness and fear ! Exult in his presence with music and mirth, With love and devotion draw near. 2 Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone. Creator and Ruler o'er all ; [own, And we are his people, his sceptre we Hia sheep, and we follow his call. 3 O enter his gates with thanksgiving and song ! Your vows in his temple proclaim ; Hia praise with melodious accordance prolong, And bless hia adorable name. 4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good, And we are the work of his hand ; His mercy and truth from eternity stood, And pball to eternity stand, 71 L. M. The Lord's Prayer. 1 "Tl ATHER of all, whose powerful voice Jj Called forth this universal frame ! Whose merciea over all rejoice, Tlirough endlesa agea still the same i Thou by thy word upholdest all ; Thy bounteous lova to all is showed ; Thou hear'st thy every creature's call, And fillest every month with good. 2 In heaven thou reign'st enthroned in light, Nature's expanse beneath theespread ; Earth, air, and sea, before thy sight. And hell's deep gloom, are open laid : Wisdom, and might, and love are thine ; Prostrate before tiiy face we fall, Confess thine attributes divine, And hail thee sovereign Lord of all. '.; -•; m m '."y ^ t .11 dS mil ADORATION. \i r ii i 3 Thee sovereign Lord let all confess, That move in earth, or air, or sky ; Revere thy power, thy goodness bless, Tremble before thy piercing eye. All ye, who owe to hun your birth, In praise your every hour employ : Jehovah reigns ! be glad, O earth ! And shout, ye morning stars, for joy. 72 !-• w. SECOXD TAKT. 1 OOX of thy Sire's eternal love, Take to thyself thy mighty power, Let all earth's sons thy mercy prove. Let all thy boundless grace adore ; Tlie triumphs of thy love display, In every heart reign thou alone, Till all thy foes confess thy sM'ay, And glory ends what grace begun. 2 Spirit of grace, and health, and power, Fountain of light and love below. Abroad thy healing influence shower, O'er all the nations let it flow ; Inflame our hearts with perfect love, In us the work of faith fuliil ; So not heaven's host shall swifter move Tiian we on earth to do thy will. 3 Father, 'tis thine each day to yield Tliy children's ■wants a fresh supply, Thou cloth'st the lilies of the lield. And hearest the young ravens cry : On thee we cast our care ; w^e live Tlirough thee, who know'st our eveiy need; feed us witli thy grace, and give Our souls this day the living bread ! 73 L. M. THIRD TAUT. 1 L^TERNAL, spotless Lamb of God, Jj Before the world's foundation slain, Sprinkle us ever with thy blood ; cleanse, and keep us ever clean ! To every soid (all praise to thee !) Our bowels of compassion move ; And all mankind by this may see God is in us ; for God is lo\ e. 2 Giver and Lord :>! life, whose poMcr And guardian care for all are free. To thee, in fierce temptation's liour, From sin and Satan let us flee ; Thine, Lord, we are, and ours thou art. In us be all thy goodness showed ; Renew, enlarge, and fill our heart With peace, and joy, and heaven, and God. Blessing and honour, praise and love, Co-equal, co-eternal Three, In earth below, and heaven above, By all thy works, be paid to thee ! Thrice Holy ! thine the kingdom is, The power omnipotent is thine ; And when created nature dies. Thy never-ceasing glories shine. 74 6-8s. ' To Dcum laudarnvs." 1 INFINITE God, to thee we raise J- Our hearts in solemn songs of praise ; liy all thy works on earth adored, We worship thee, the common Lord ; The everlasting Father own. And bow our souls before thy throne. « Thee all the choir of angels sings, The Lord of hosts, the King of kings ; Cherubs proclaim thy praise aloud. And seraphs shout the Triune God ; And "Holy, holy, holy," cry, "Thy glory fills both earth and sky!" God of the patriarchal race. The ancient seers record tliy praise ; The goodly apostolic band In highest joy and glory stand ; And all the saints and prophets join To extol thy majesty divine. Head of the martyrs' noble host, Of thee tliey justly make their boast; The church, to eartli's remotest bounds, Her heavenly I'ounder's praise resounds ; And strives vdih. those around the throne. To hymn the mystic Three m One. Father of endless majesty. All might and love they render thee ; Thy true and only Son adore, Tlie same in dignity and power; And God the Holy Ghost declare, The saints' eternal Comforter. 75 6-8s. SECOND PAKT. 1 MESSIAH, joy of every heart, iU Thou, thou the King of Gloi-y art ! The Father's everlasting Son ! Thee it delights thy church to own; For all our hopes on thee depend, Wliose glorious mercies never end. A DOKATION. 2 Bent to redeem a sinful race, Thou, Lord, with unexampled grac", Into our lower world didst come, And stoop to a poor virgin's womb ; Whom all the heavens cannot contain, Our God appeared a child of man ! 3 When thou hadst rendered up thy breath, And dying drawn the sting of death, Thou didat from earth triumphant rise, And ope the portals of the skies, That all who trust in thee alone Might follow, and partake thy throne. 1 Seated at God's right hand again, Thou dost in all his glory reign; Thou dost, thy Father's image, shme In all the attributes divine; [come And thou with judgment clad «halt To seal our everlasting doom. ') Wherefore we now for mercy pray ; Saviour, take our sins away ! Before thou as our Judge appear. In dreadful majesty severe, Appear our Advocate with God, And save the purchase of tliy blood. • Hallow, and make thy servants meet. And with thy saints in glory seat ; Sustain and bless us by th> sway, And keep to that tremendous day, When ail thy church shall chant above The new eternal song of love. 76 6-8s. THIRD PART. 1 O AVIOUR, we now rejoice in hope, That thou at last wilt take us up ; With daily triumph we proclaim, And bless and magnify thy name ; And wait thy greatness to adore When time and death shall be no more. 2 Till then with us vouchsafe to stay, And keep us pure from sin to-day ; Thy great confirming grace bestow, And gua/d us all our days below ; And ever mightily defend, And save thy servants to the end. r. Still let us. Lord, by thee be blest, Who in thy guardian mercy rest : Extend* thy mercy's arms to me, The weakest soul that trusts in thee ; And never let me lose thy love, Till I, even I, am crowned above. 77 6-8s. Prayer Jor Cbnoindng and converting grace. 1 17ATHER of omuipre.si lit grace, i We seem agreed to seek thy face ; But every soul assembled here Doth naked in thy sight appear : Thou know'st who only bows the knee, And who in heart approaches thee. 2 Thy Spirit hath the diiference made Betwixt the living and the dead ; Thou now dost into some inspire The pure, benevolent desire : O that even now thy powerful call May quicken and convert us all ! The sinners suddenly convince, O'erwhelmed beneath their \os 'I of sins ; To-day, while it is called to-day, AAvake, and stir them up to pray. Their dire captivity to own, And from the iron furnace groan. Then, then acknowledge, and set free The people bought, O Lord, by thee ! The sheep for whom their Shepherd bled , For whom we in thy Spirit plead : Let all in thee redemption find. And not a soul be left behind. 78 Pratjerfor light and forgiccnesn. 1 T7ATHER of everlasting grace. 6-Cs. 87 J- Be mindful of thy changeless word ; We worship toward that holy place, In which thou dost thy name record. Dost make thy gracious nature knoAvn, That living temple of thy Son. Thou dost with sweet complacence see The temple filled with light divine: And art thou not well pleased that we, Now turning to that heavenly shrine, Through Jesus to thy throne apply, Througli Jesus for acceptance cry 'i " Let there be light," again command, And light there in our hearts shall be ; We then through faith shall understand Thy great mysterious Majesty ; And, by the shining of thy grace. Behold in Christ thy glorious face. With all who for redemption groan, Father, in Jesus' name we pray I And still we cry and wrestle on. Till mercy take our sins away : Hearfrom thy dwelling-place in heaven, Ani<' U ADOAATION. 1 I: ,j i 1 79 L. M. r/j ^- ^^• The sacrifice of praise. I 117 ITH joy we lift our eyes Vl To those bright realms above, That glorious temple in the skies. Where dwells eternal Loxq. '1 Before thy thi'one we bow, tlwu Almighty King ; Here we present the solemn vow. And hymns of praise we sing. 3 While in thy house we kneel, With trust and holy fear, Thy mercy and thy truth reveal. And lend a gracious ear. + Lord, teach our hearts to pray. And tune our lips to sing ; Nor from thy presence cast away The sacrifice we bring. 85 S- ^'^*- The revealing Spirit invoked. 1 OPIRIT of faith, come down, O Reveal the things of God ; And make to us the Godhead known, And witness with the blood : 'Tis thine the blood to apply. And give us eyes to see. Who did for every sinner die Hath surely died for me. 2 No man can truly say That Jesug is the Lord, Unless thou take che veil awaVt And breathe the living word; Then, only then, we feel Our interest in his blood, And cry, with joy unspeakable, "Thou art my Lord, my Goaf" 3 that the world might know The all-atoning Lamb ! Spirit of faith, descend, and show The virtue of his Name; The grace which all may find. The saving power, impart ! And testify to all mankind, And speak in every heart. 4 Inspire the living faith. Which wliosoe'er receives, The witness in himself he hath, And consciously believes ; The faith that conquers all. And doth the mountain move. And saves whoe'er on Jesus call. And perfects them in love. 86 ^- M- Repentance and forgiveness implored. 1 pOME, thou all-victorious Lord, \J Thy power to us make known ; Strike with the hammer of thy word. And break these hearts of stone ! 2 that we all might now begin Our foolishness to mourn ; And turn at once from every sin, And to our Saviour turn ! .3 Give us ourselves and thee to know, In this our gracious day ; Repentance unto life bestow. And take our sins away. 4 Convince us first of unbelief, And freely then release ; Fill every soul with sacred grief, And then with sacred peace. 5 Impoverish, Lord, and then relieve, And then enrich the poor ; The knowledge of our sickness give. The knowledge of our cure. 6 That blessed sense of guilt impart. And then remove the load ; Trouble, and wash the troubled heart In the atoning blood, ;'.''ii '," n J 3» CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. li. '1' lit! M 1; It id 87 ^- ^^- Prayer for the 'impenitent, 1 fPHOU Son of God, whose flaming eyes L Our inmost thoughts perceive, Accept the evening sacrifice Which now to thee we give. 2 We bow before thy gracious throne, And think ourselves sincere ; But show us, Lord, is every one Thy real worshipper. 3 Is here a soul that knows thee not, Xor feels his Avant of thee, A stranger to the blood which bought His pardon on tlie tree ? 4 Ccnvince him noA\- of unbelief. His desperate state explain ; And fill his heart with sacred grief. And penitential pain. f) Speak with that voice wliich wakes the And bid the sleeper rise ! [dead. And bid Jiis guilty conscience dread The death that never dies. G Extort the cry, ""What must be done To save a wretcli like me ? How shall a trembling sinner shun That endless misery ? 7 "I must this instant now begin Out of my sleep to wake, And turn to God, and every sin Continually forsake : 8 "I must for faith incessant cry. And wrestle. Lord, with thee : I must be born again, or die To all eternity." 88 c. M. Majesty and love and God. 1 MY God, how wonderful thou art. iTi Thy majesty how bright, How glorious thy mercy -seat In depths of burning light ! 2 How dread are thine eternal years, O everlasting Lord, By prostrate spirits day and night Incessantly adored ! ^ No earthly Father loves like thee. No mother, e'er so mild, Beai's and forbears, as thou hast done With me, thy wayward child. 4 how I fear thee, living God, With deepest, tenderest fears, And worship thee with trembling hope, And penitential tears I Yet I may love thee too, Lord, Almighty as thou art ; For thou has stooped to ask of me The love of my poor heart. 89 C. M. The Omniscier.'.e of God. 1 TN all my vast concerns with thee, i. In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thy all-surrounding sight surs'^eys My rising and my rest. My public walks, my private ways, The secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to thee. Lord, Before they're formed within ; And, ere my lips pronounce the word, Thou know'st the sense I mean. 4 wondrous knowledge, deep and high ! Where can a creature hide ? W^ithin thy circling arms I lie. Beset on every side. ") So let thy grace surround me still And like a bulwark prove. To guard my soul from every ill. Secured by sovereign love. Section II. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. dO 90 ("'• M. " Thy jxuhiments are a tjreat deej)." 1 n OD moves in a mysterious way vT His wonders to perform ; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill. He treasures up his bright designs. And works his sovereign will. .3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ! The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 1|: CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 4 Judge not tho 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. G Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain ; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. 91 C. M. Divine guidanpe and protection. 1 f\ GOD of Bethel, by whose hand U Thy people still are fed ; Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led : 2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present Beforo thy throne of grace ; God of our fathers, be the God Of their succeeding race ! 3 Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide ; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 spread thy covering wings around. Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father's loved abode Our souls arrive in peace I 5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore ; And thou shalt be our chosen God And portion evermore. 92 C. M. Thanksgiving Jor life's mercies. 1 WHEN all tay mercies, O my God, VV 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, Beibre my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3 When in the slippery pr.ths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe. And led mo up to man. 91 4 Through hidden dangers, toils, and deaths. It gently cleared my way ; And through the pleasing snares of vice, More to be feared than they. 5 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue ; And after death, in distant worlds, The pleasing theme renew. 6 Through all eternity, to thee A grateful song I'll raise ; But O eternity's too short To utter all thy praise ! 93 ^- M. The goodness of God. 1 T ET every tongue thy goodness speak, Jj Thou sovereign Lord of all ; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distressed, Beneath the proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourner rest. 3 The Lord supports our infant days, And guides our giddy youth ; Holy and just are all thy ways. And all thy words are truth. 4 Thou know'st the pains thy servants feel, Thou hear'st thy children cry ; And their best wishes to fulfil, Thy grace is ever nigh. 5 Thy mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere ; [love Thou sav'st the souls whose humble Is joined with holy fear. 6 My lips shall dwell upon thy praise. And spread thy fame abroad : Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God I 94 ^- ^• These all wait upon thee ; that thou mayest gioe them their meat in due season. — Psa. civ. 27. 1 OWEET is the memory of thy grace, IJ M_y God, my heavenly King ; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but not confines His bounty to the skies ; [shines, Through t)ie whole earth his goodness And every want supplies. "i;H i i ( , U 4' .; .1; 1 'Cii »'!,:y! i;w CREATION AND PR0VTDT5NCE. II i 1 1 i Hi m -1 1 3 With longing eyes the creatures wait On the 1 for daily food ; Thy liberal hand provides them meat, And tills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord, How slow thine anger moves ! But soon ho sends his pardoning word, To clioer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures, with all their endless race, Thy power and praise proclaim ; But we, who taste thy richer grace, Deliglit to bless thy name. 95 8s ik 7s. Psalm xci. 1 /HALL Jehovah thy salvation, \J Rest l)eneath the Almighty's shade ; In his secret habitation Dwell, nor ever be dismayed ; There no tumult can alarm thee, Thou shalt dread no hidden snare ; Guile nor violence can harm thee. In eternal safety there, 2 From the sword at noon- day wasting, From the noisome pest'lence In the depth of midnight blasting, God shall be thy sure defence ; Fear thou not the deadly quiver. When a thousand feel the blow ; Mercy shall thy soul deliver. Though ten thousand be laid low. ;) Since, with pure and firm affection. Thou on God hast set thy love, With the wings of his protection He will shield thee from above : Thou shalt call on him in trouble. He will hearken, he will save ; Here for grief reward thee double. Crown with life beyond the grave. 96 s. M.: The call of Abraham. IN every time and place Who serve the Lord most high, Are called his sovereign will to embrace, And still their own deny; To follow his command, On earth as pilgrims rove. And seek an undiscovered land. And house, and friends above. 2 Father, the narrow path To that far country show ; And in the steps of Abraham's faith Enable me to go, A cheerful sojourner Where'er thou bidd'st me roam. Till, guided by thy Spirit here, I reach my heavenly home. 97 10,4,10,4,10,10. Divine liijht and guidantx. 1 T RAT), kindly light, amid the encir- Xj cling gloom. Lead thou me on. [home ; Tlie night is dark, and I am far from Lead thou me on. Keep thou my feet; I do not ask t'* see The distant scene; one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou Shouldst lead me on; [now I loved to choose and see my path ; but Lead thou me on ! [fears, I loved the garish day, and, spite of Pride ruled my will: remeiaber not past years. 3 So long thy power hast blessed me, sure it still Will lead me on [till O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent. The night is gone, [smile Aiul with tlie morn those angel faces Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. 4 INIeanwhile, along the narrow rugged path Thyself hast trod, [like faith. Lead, Saviour, lead me home in child- Home to my God, To rest forever after earthly strife In the calm light of everlasting 'ife. 98 6-8s. Confidence in Divine yuidancc. 1 riAPTAIN of Israel's host, and Guide vJ Of all who seek the land above, Beneath thy shadow we abide, I The cloud of thy protecting love : Our strength, thy grace; our rule, thy i word ; I Our end, the glory of the Lord, 38 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. By thine unerring Spirit led, We shall not in the de^ert stray; We shall not full direction need, Nor miss our providential way; As far from danger as from fear, While love, almighty love, is near. 99 6-83. Psalm cxlv. 1 TJ^AR as creation's bounds extend, J. Thy mercies, heavenly Lord, de- scend ; One chorus of perpetual praise To thee thy various works shall raise ; Thy saints to thee in hymns impart The transports of a grateful heart. 2 They chant the splendours of thy name, Delighted with the wondrous theme ; And bid the world's wide realm admire The glories of the Almighty Sire, Whose throne all nature's wreck sur- vives, [lives. Whose power through endless ages 3 From thee, great God, while every eye Expectant waits the wished supply. Their bread proportioned to the day, Thy opening hands to each convey ; In every sorrow of the heart Eternal mercy bears a part. 4 Who ask thine aid with heart sincere Shall find thy succours ever near ; To thee their prayer in each disf,ress Thy suffering servants. Lord, address ; And prove thee, verging on the grave. Nor slow to hear, nor weak to save. 100 7,6,7,6,7,7,7,6. Psalm cxxi. 1 rro the hills I lift mine eyes, L The everlasting hills ; Streaming thence in fresh supplies. My soul the Spirit feels. Will he not his help afford? Help, while yet I ask, is given: God comes down ; the God and Lord That made both earth and heaven. 2 Faithful soul, pray always ; pray. And still in God confide ; He thy feeble steps shall stay, Nor suffer thee to slide : Lean on thy Redeemer's breast; He thy quiet spirit keeps ; Rest in him, securely rest; Thy Watchman never sleeps. I 39 3 Neither sin, nor earth, nor hell Thy Keeper can surprise ; Careless slumbers cannot steal On his all-seeing eyes ; He is Israel's sure defence ; Israel all his care shall prove, Kept by watchful providence. And ever-waking love. 4 See the Lord, thy Ktieper, stand Omnipotently near ! Lo ! he holds thee by thy hand, And banishes thy fear; Shadows with his wings thy head ; Guards from all impending harms; Round thee and beneath are spread The everlasting arms. 5 Christ shall bless thy going out, Shall bless thy coming in ; Kindly compass thee about, Till thou art saved from sin ; Like thy spotless Master, thou. Filled with wisdom, love, and power, Holy, pure, and perfect, now, Henceforth, and evermore. 101 ^- ^• God's presence with his people. 1 AVfHEN Israel, of the Lord beloved, ^ > Out from the land of bondage came, Her fathers' God before her moved. An awful guide, in smoke and flame. 2 By day, along the astonished lands The cloudy pillar glided slow ; By night, Arabia's crimsoned sands Returned the fiery column's glow. 3 Thus present still, though now unseen, When brightly shines the prosperous day, Be thoughts of thee a cloudy screen, To temper the deceitful ray. 4 And 0, when gathers on our path. In shade and storm, the frequent night, Be thou, long-suffering, slow to wrath, A burning and a shining light ! 102 ^' ^' Divine protection acknowledged. 1 p OD of my life, whose gracious power vJ Tlu"ough varied deaths my soul hath led. Or turned aside the fatal hour, Or lilted up my sinking head ; r'1 hi i 4 » CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 1i m m In all my ways thy hand I own, Thy ruling Providence I see ; Assist me still my course to nm, And still direct my patlis to thee. Oft hath the sea confessed thy power, And given me back at thy command ; It coukf not, Lord, my life devour, Safe in the hollow of thine hand. Oft from the margin of the grave Thou, Lord, hast lifted up my head. Sudden, I found thee near to save ; The fever owned thy touch, and fled. Whither, whither should T fly. But to my loving Saviour's breast ? Secure within thine arms to lie. And safe beneath thy wings to rest. 103 L. M. Psalm xxxvi. 1 HIGH in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 For ever firm thy justice stands. As mountains their foundations keep ; Wise are the wonders of thy hands ; Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty sliare; The whole creation is thy chai-ge. But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace. Whence all our hope and comfort springs ! The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presenceof the Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promised in thy word. 104 L. M. Psalm xix. 1 fPHE spacious firmament on high, J. With all the blue ethereal sky. And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. 2 The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display ; And publishes to every land The work of an almighty ht^nd, 3 Soon Jis the evening shades prevail, Tlie moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth : 4 Whilst all the stiusthat round her bum, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll. And spread the truth from pole to pole. 5 What though, in solemn silence, all Move round this dark terrestrial ball ; What though no real voice or sound Amidst their radiant or'os be found ; 6 In reason's ear they all rejoice. And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." 105 I.. M. Psalm cxlvii. 1 "pRAISE ye the Lord ! 'tis good to raise L Your hearts and voices in his praise; His nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight. 2 He formed the stars, those heavenly flames, [names ; He counts their numbers, calls their His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound, A deep where all our thoughts are drowned. 3 Sing to the Lord ; exalt him high. Who spreads his clouds along the sky. There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 4 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smUing fields with com; The beasts with food his hands supply, And the young ravens when they cry. 5 But saints are lovely in his sight. He views his children with delight ; He sees their hope, he knows their fear, And looks and loves his image there. 78. 106 Thanksgiving for life's blessings. 1 IT APPY man whom God doth aid ! O God our souls and bodies made ; God on us, in gracious showers, Blessings every moment pours; Compasses with angel-bands. Bids them bear us in their hands ; Parents, friends, 'tAvas God bestowed, Life, and all, descend from God. ^ THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2 He this flowery carpet spread, Made the earth on which we tread ; God refreshes in the air, Covers with the clothes we wear. Feeds us with the food we eat. Cheers us by his light and heat. Makes his sun on us to sliine ; All our blessings are divine ! 3 Give him then, and ever give. Thanks for all that we receive ; Man we for his kindness love. How much more our God above? Worthy thou, our heavenly Lord, To he honoured and adored ; God of all-creating grace. Take the everlasting praise ! 107 c. M. "All thy works nhall 2yrai8e thee." 1 T SING the almighty power of God, L That made the mountains rise. That spread the flowing seas abroad. And built the lofty skies. 2 I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 3 All creatures, numerous as they be, Are subject to thy care; There's not a place where we can flee, But God is present there. 4 There's not a plant nor flower below But makes thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow By order from thy throne. 5 His hand is my perpetual guard ; He keeps me with his eye : Why should I, then, forget the Lord, Who is for ever nigh ? Section III. THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HIS PERSON, OFFICES, AND WORK. 108 C. M. The Coronation of Christ. I A LL hail the power of Jesus' name ! /a. Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem, /^ And crown him Lord of all. 2 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, Ye ransomed from the fall. Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall ; Go, spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 4 Let every kindred, every tribe. On this terrestrial ball. To him all majesty ascribe. And crown him Lord of all. 5 that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall ; Join in the everlasting song. And crown him Lord of all ! 109 ^' ^' "A Name that is above every name." 1 TESUS ! the Name high over all, fJ In hell, or earth, or sky ; Angels and men before it fall. And devils fear and fly. 2 Jesus ! the Name to sinners dear. The Name to sinners given ; It scatters all their guilty fear, It turns their hell to heaven. 3 Jesus the prisoner's fetters breaks. And bruises Satan's head ; Power into strengtliless souls it speaks. And life into the dead. 4 that the world might taste and see The riches of his grace ! The arms of love that compass me Would all mankind embrace. 5 His only righteousness I show. His saving truth proclaim ; 'Tis all my business here below To cry, "Behold the Lamb!" 6 Happy, if with my latest breath I may but gasp his Name ; Preach him to all, and cry in death, "Behold, behold the Lamb!" 110 C. M. " Unto you there/ore which believe he is precious," 1 TESUS, the very thought of thee ff 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 frame. Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than thy blest name, Saviour of mankind I 35 f- ! 1 s « V 1- I • ': ^1i :f! 1 i m - i 1 . , |M :^ii ^'-'"B ■i --I 'WM '■'■'■ *'Wa 'l m f :' .1'/>I THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. m tv"- 3 hope of every contrite heart, joy of all the meek, To those who fall how kind thou art ! How good to those who seek ! 4 But those who find thee, find a bliss Nor tongue nor pen can show ; The love of Jesus, wliat it is None but Ids loved ones know. 5 Jcflus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, And through eternity. I I I C M. " The Lord rdgncth, let the earth rejoice." 1 TOY to the world ! the Lord is come ! fJ Let earth receive her King ; Let evi ly heart prepare him room. And lieaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the world ! the Saviour reigns ; Let men their songs employ ; While fields and Hoods, rocks, liills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sin and sorrow grow. Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to makiB his blessings flow Far cus the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. 112 CM. The name ofJesii^. OW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrows, heals his vounds, And drives away his fear. 2 Dear name ! the rock on which I build. My shield, and hiding place, My never-failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace ! 3 Jesus! my Shepherd, Brother, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King; My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. 4 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. ) H' ae 5 Till then I would thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath ; And may tlie music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. 113 CM. Pram; for redeeinini; love. 1 T)LUNGED in a gulf of dark despair 1 We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. 2 With pitying eyes, the Prince of Peace Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and, O amazing love! He Hew to our relief. 3 Down from the shining scats above With joyful haste he sped ; Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 O for this love let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break ; And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak ! 5 Angels.assist our mighty joys, Strike all your harps of gold ! But Avhen you raise your highest notes, His love can ne'er be told. 114 CM. Ihjinn to God the Son. 1 TJ AIL, God the Son, in glory crowned, n. Ere time began to be ; Throned with thy Sire, through half the round Of vast eternity. 2 Let heaven and earth's stupendous frame Display their Author's power; And each exalted seraph-flame. Creator, thee adore. 3 Thy wondrous love the Godhead showed Contracted to a span, — The co-eternal Son of God, The mortal Son of man. 4 To save us from our lost estate. Behold his life-blood stream : Hail, Lord, almighty to create, Almighty to redeem ! 5 The Mediator's God-like sway His church below sustains ; Till nature shall her Judge survey, The King Messiah reigns. '0 TUB LOUD JKHUS CHHI8T. 6 Hail, with essential glory crowned, When time shall cease to be ; Throned with thy Father, through the round Of whole eternity ! 115 4-8sj;i2-Gs. Orate/ul praine to the Saviour. 1 A COULD 1 speak the matchless worth, yj O could I sound the glories forth. Which in my (Saviour shine! rd soar and touch the heavenly strings, And vie with Gabriel wliile 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, And magnify tlie wondrous grace Which made salvation mine. 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 Soon the delightful day will come When mv blest Lord will bring me home, And I shall see his face ; Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend, A blest eternity I'll spend, Triumphant in his grace. 116 8,7,8,7,4,7. " Whom having not seen ye love." 1 A THOU God of my salvation, y) My Redeemer from all sin. Moved by thy divine compassion, Who hast died my heart to win, I will praise thee ; Where shall I thy praise begin ? 2 Though unseen, I love the Saviour; He hath brought salvation near ; Manifests his pardoning favour ; And when Jesus doth appear. Soul and body Shall his glorious image bear. 3 While the angel choirs are crying, "Glory to the great I AM,"*' I with them will still be vying — Glory ! glory to the Lamb ! how precious Is the sound of Jesus' name ! 4 Angels now are hovering round us Unperceived among the throng; Wondering at the love that crowned us, Glad to join the holy song: Hallelujah ! Love and praise to Christ belong ! 117 7s. Christ the nouVa only refuge. 1 o JESUS, Lover of my soul, Let me to thy l)osom fly, While the nearer waters roll. While the tempest still is high : Hide me, my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide, receive my soul at last ! Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone. Still support and comfort me : All my trust on thee is stayed ; All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Thou, Christ, art all I want, More than al! in thee I find ; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint. Heal the sick, tnd lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name, 1 am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am. Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace witli thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing st' cams abound. Make and keep me pure within : Thou of life the fountain art. Freely let me take of thee ; Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. 118 7s. The Litany. 1 q AVIOUR, when in dust to thee O Low we bow the adoring knee; When, repentant, to the skies. Scarce we lift our weeiing eyes, 0, by all thy pains ana woe Suflfered once for man btlow. Bending from thy throne on high, Hear our solemn litany ! 4 li w m ..f: 87 THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. f I li J; ;■■ >t^ 2 By thy helpless Lnfant years, By thy life of want and tears, By thy fasting and distress In the desert wilderness ; By the dread mysterious hour Of the subtle tempter's power, Turn, turn a favouring eye, Hear our solemn litany ! 3 By the sacred grief that wept O'er the grave where Lazarus slept ; By the gracious tears that flowed Over Salem's loved abode ; By the mournful word that told Treachery lurked within thy fold ; From thy seat above the sky. Hear our solemn litany ! 4 By thine hour of lone despair, liy thine agony of pi-ayer, liy the piirple robe of scorn, By thy wounds, thy crown of thorn ; By the gloom that veiled the skies O'er the dreadful sacrifice ; Listen to our humble cry, Hear our solenm litany ! 5 By thy deep expii'ing groan, Jiy the sealed sepulchral stone, By the vault whose dark abode Held in vain the rising God ; O from earth to heaven restored , Mighty, re-ascended Lord, Listen, listen to the cry Of our solemn litany ! 119 4-Gs&2-8s. Jesiis, the joy of earth and heaven. 1 T ET eartli and heaven agree, Jj Angels and men be joined, To celebrate with me The Saviour of mankind ; To adore the all atoning Lamb, And bless the sound of Jesus' name. 2 Jesus, transporting sound ! The joy of eai-th and heaven ; No other help is found, No other name is given, By which we can salvation have ; But Jesus came the world to save. 3 Jesus, harmonious name ! It charms the hosts above; They evermore proclaim A?id wonder at his love ; 'Tis all their happiness to gaze, 'Tis heaven tc see our Jesus' face. His name the sinner hears, And is from sin set free j 'Tis music in his ears, 'Tis life and victory ; New songs do now his lips employ, And dances his glad heart for joy. Stung by tbe scorpion sin, My poor expiring soul The balmy sound drinks in, And is at once made whole ; See there my Lord upon the tree ! I hear, I feel, he died for me. unexampled love ! O all-redeeming grace ! How swiftly didst thou move To save a fallen race ! What shall I do to make it known What thou for all mankind hast done ? O for a trumpet voice. On all the world to call ! To bid their hearts rejoice In him who died for all ; For all my Lord was crucified, For all, for all my Saviour died ! 120 4-6s & 2-8s, The offices of Christ. uy 38 1 JOIN all the glorious names U Of wisdom, love, and power, That ever mortals knew. That angels ever bore ; All are too mean to speak his worth, Too mean to set our Saviour forth. 2 But what gentle means, What condescending ways, Doth our Redeemer use To teach his heavenly grace; My soul, with joy and wonder see What forms of love he bears for thee ! 3 Arrayed in mortal flesh The Covenant-Angel stands. And holds the promises And pardons in his hands ; Commissioned from his Father's throne To make his grace to mortals known 4 Be thou my Counsellor, My Pattern, and my Guide ; And through this desert land Still keep me near thy side ; let my feet ne'er run astray, Nor rove, nor seek the crooked way 1 THE LOED JESUS CHRIST. I love my Shepherd's voice ; His watchful eye shall keep My wandering soul among The thousands of his sheep ; He feeds his flock, he ctills tlieir names, His bosom bears the tender lambs. 121 4-6s & 2-8s. SECOND PART. 1 n REAT Prophet of my God, vT My lips shall bless thy name ; By thee the joyful news Of our salvation came ; The joyful news of sins forgiven, Of hell subdued, and peace with heaven. 2 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. 3 O thou almighty Lord, My Conqueror and my King ! Thy sceptre and thy sword. Thy reign of grace, I sing ; Thine is the power; behold, I sit In willing bonds before thy feet. 4 No^v let my soul arise, And tread the tempter down ; My Captain leads me forth To conquest and a crown : March on, nor fear to win the day. Though death and hell obstruct the way. 5 Should all the hosts of death. And powers of liell unknown, Put their most dreadful forms Of rage and malice on, I shall be safe ; for Ciirist displays Superior power, and guardian grace. 122 4-6s & 2-8s. " He ever liveth to make intercession for them." 1 4 RISE, my soul, arise, ii Shake off thy guilty fears ; The bleeding sacrifice In my behalf appears ; 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 speak for me : "Forgive him, O forgive," they cry, "Nor let that ransomed sinner die!" 4 The Father hears him pray. His dear anointed One ; He cannot turn away The presence of his Son : His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am born of God. 5 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 ! 123 4-6s