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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mdthode. 1 2 3 \ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ¥m / ^'^. V "J" r 8ELECn^^I()N \m^\% m&, Jiprntual ^mm; f»|l USE iv PUBLIG WORSHIP AND SO C 1 A L M E E T 1 iV G S . •If" cm -^! CAN M SI IS .546 .r / IS. SELBIIN, -mi^-Lms^m:. ..^^ BaU|ausiic €cIIihk it^bvati) I ■V7 i '^^i'.- '^ / JOHN JAMES STEWART COLLECTION I ,y^ \ f / tt /,' C \ 'J f #fe 'A J; % W ^■5! (8) If * ^mv^-i,M«BpMMIP«lllliP . '!» Kindness to our Frailty. I The pity of the Lord, j To those that fear his name, ' _ Is such as tender parents feel ; He knowf:: onv feeble frame. , He knows we are but dust. Scattered with every breath ; His anger, like a rising wind, Can send us swift to death. '; Our days are as the grass. Or like the morning flower ', When blasting winds sweep o'er the field It withers in an hour. But thy compassions. Lord, To endless yee-rs endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure, < 19. C. M. <193> Security in God, Through all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy, . The praises of my God shall still . My heart and tongue employ. The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just ; Deliverance he affords to all Who make his name their trust O, make bvit trial of his love, ,, Experience will decide f How blest are they, and only they, Who in his truth confide. 14 CHRIST. Fear him, ye saints, and you will then * 1 Have nothing else to fear ; Make you his service your delight, \ Hell make your wants his care. 20. S. M. <195) God our Shepherd, The Lord my Shepherd is ; I shall be well supplied : Since he is mine, and I am his. What can I want beside ? He leads me to the place • v Where heavenly pasture grows y Where living waters 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 ; Tho' I should walk through death's dark shade^ My Shepherd 's with me there. The bounties of thy love Shall crown my future days ; Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise. •'^V^ Christ expiring upon the Cross, " 'Tis finished I "—so the Saviour cried,, And meekly bowed his head and died, 'Tis finished ! — yes, the race is run, The battle fought, the victory won.. (230>, // h *% Sk - '.< ^ "^^il CHRIST. ^Tis finished !— this his dying groan ; Shall sins of deepest hue atone, And millions be redeemed from death By Jesus' last, expiring breath. '^is finished !— Heaven Is reconciled. And all the powers of darkness spoiled ; Peace, love, and happiness, again Return, and dwell .v^ith sinful men. 'Tis finished !— let the joyful sound Be heard through all the nations round ; 'Tis finished !— let the triumph rise. And swell the chorus of the skies. 15 122. :: ' V ' S. M. Christ suffering for our Sins. Like sheep we went astray, And broke the fold of God, Each wandering in a different way. But all the downward road. How dreadful was the hour When God our wanderings laid. And did at once his vengeance pour Upon the Shepherd's head 1 How glorious was the grace. When Christ sustained the stroke ! His life and blood the Shepherd pays, A ransom for the flock. -:-'•-— -^^y-r^^r,- *^ I'll give him," saith the Lord, " A portion with the strong : He shall possess a large reward. And hold his honors long," <2J1) 1& 23. 24. SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST^ S. M. Christ our Sacrifice. Not all the blood of l)eastSy On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace Or wash away the stain. But Christ, the heavenly lamb, Takes all our sins away ; , A sacrifice of nobler name, >" And richer blood, than they^ My faith would lay her hand On that dear head of thine, While like a penitent I standi And there confess my sin. My soul looks back to see The burdens thou didst bear. When hanging on the cursed tree. And hopes her guilt was there. Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove ; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice^ And sing his bleeding love, C. M. Indebtedness to Christ, Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviour's brow ; His head with radiant glories crowned ^ His lips with grace o'erflow. He saw me plunged in deep distrebs. And flew to my relief ; For me he bo^'e the shameful cross ^ And carried all my grief. 'Hit (257) SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST. To heaven, the place of his alx)de, He brings my weary feet, Shows me the glories of ray God, And makes my joys complete. Since from his bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine. Had I a thousand hearts to give. Lord, they should all be thine. 17 25. C. M. ChrisVs Commission, Come, happy souls, approach your God, With new, melodious songs ; Come, render to almighty grace The tribute of your tongues. So strange, so boundless was the love That pitied dying men. The Father sent his equal Son To give them life again. Here, sinners, you may heal your wounds, And wipe your sorrows dry : Trust in the mighty Saviour's name And you shall never die. See, dearest Lord, our willing souls Accept thine offered grace ; We bless the great Redeemer's love, And give the Father praise. 26. 8s. & Ts. Glorying in the Cross. . In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. (268) Vi (271) # \ 18 SALVATION TIIHOUGII CHRIST. ii % When the woes of life overtake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me ; Lo ! it glows with peace and joy. When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds new lustre to the day. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified ; Peace is there that knovra no measure, Joys that through all time abide. 2T. C. M. Sufficiency/ of the Atonement. There is a fountain filled with blood. Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain, in his day ; O may I there, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. Thou dying Lamb, thy precious blood Shall never lose its power. Till all the ransomed church of God Are 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. And when this feeble, faltering tongue Lies silent in the grave. Then, in a nobler, sweett^r song, I'll sing thy power to save. -'^.. -A, Tf:' (274; • \ CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 28. t C. M. Salvation. Salvation! 0, the joyful sound ! 'Tis pleaHure to our ears, A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fears. Buried in sorrow, and in sin, ' At hell's dark door we lay ; But we arise, by grace divine, To see a heavenly day. Splvation ! let the echo fly The spacious earth around, While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. 29. Ts. Christ the Rock of Ages, Rock of ages, cleft for me. Let me hide myself in thee ; Let the water and the blood, From thy side, a healing flood, Be of sin the double cure, — Save from wrath, and make me T)ure. Should my tears forever flow, Should my zeal no languor know. All for s^n could not atone ; Thou must save, and thou alone ; . In my hand no price I bring ; Simply to thy cross I cling. While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyelids close in death. When I rise to worlds unknown. See thee on thy judgment throne, — Rock of ages, cleft for me. Let me hide myself in thee. (277) (282) 1^ 20 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. Il 30. T?. (285) A Refuffe. Jesus, refuge of my soui, Leti me to thy bosom fly, While the raging billows roll. While the tempest still is high ; ;■ Hide me, my Saviour, hide. Till the storm of life is past ; Safe into the haven guide ; > i 0^ 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. Ml my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenseless iiead With the shadow of thy wing. Thou, Christ, art all I want ; . All in all in thee I find ; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal ths sick, and lead the blind : Just and holy is thy name ; I am all unrighteousness ; Vile and full of sin I am ; Thou art foil of truth and grace. 31. li. M. (288) Christ ever present in his Churches. Jesus, where'er thy people meet, .^ , There they behold "thy mercy-seat : Where'er they seek thee, thou art found, And every place is hallowed ground. rt ^ c CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. X For thou, within no walls confined, Dost well within the humble mind ; Such ever bring thee where they come, T And, going, take thee to their home. Great Shepherd of thy chosen few, Thy former mercies here renew ; Here, to our waiting hearts, proclaim The sweetness of thy saving name. 32. C. M. High Priest m -.-^.^ Now let our cheerful oyes survey ; , Our great High Priest above, ?-;^ And celebrate his constant care |^ And sympathizing love. Though raised to heaven's exalted throne, Where angels bow around. And high o'er all the hosts of light, "With matchless honors crowned, — The names cf all his saints he bears, Deep graven on his heart ; Nor shall the meanest Chiistian say That he hath lost his part. Those characters shall fair abide, jf, Our everlasting trust. When gemS; and monuments, and crowns. Are mouldered down to dust. So gracious Saviour, on our breasts May thy dear name be worn, — A sacred ornament and guard, To endless ages borne. - - ,. 21 I (297) ^ 22 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 33, C M. (298) Christ a merciful High Priest. With joy we meditate the grace Oi our High Priest above : His heart is full of tenderness ; His bosom glows with love. Touched with a sympathy within, He knows our feeble frame ; He knows whit sore temptations mean, For he has felt the same. He, in the days of feeble flesh, Poured out his cries and tears. And in his measure feels afresh What every member bears. Then let our humble faith address His mercy and his power ; We shall obtain delivering grace In each distressing hour. 34. H. M. (301) Christ a Prophet, Priest, and King, Join all the glorious names Of wisdom, love, and power, That ever mortals knew. Or angels ever bore n h i All are too mean To speak his worth, Too mean to set The Saviour forth. Great Prophet of our God, Our tongues shall bless thy name ; By thee the joyful news 0^ our salvation came, — The joyful news Of sins forgiven. Of hell subdued. And peace with heaven. j» 1 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. Jesus, our great High Priest, Has shed his blood and died Our guilty conscience needs No sacrifice beside : 2a His precious blood Did once atone. And now it pleads Before the throne. thou almighty Lord, Our Conqueror and our King, Thy sceptre and thy sword. Thy reigning grace we sing : Thine is the power ; O, make us sit In willing bonds Beneath thy feet. 35. C. M. ir Jesus precious to them that believe, Jesus, I love thy charming name ; 'Tis music to my ear ; Fain would I sound it out so loud That earth and heaven might hear. Yes, thou art precious to my soul, My transport and my trust : Jewels to thee are gaudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. All my capacious powers can wish In thee doth richly meet ; Nor to my eyes is light so dear, Nor friendship half so sweet. Thy grace shall dwell upon my heart. And shed its fragrance there, — The nobles c balm of all its wounds. The cordial of its care. ^ I'll speak the honors of thy name With my last, laboring breath, And, dying, clasp thee in my arms. The antidote of death. (306) 24 PRAISE TO CHRIST. 36. C M. (308) Praise to the Redeemer, Plunged in a gulf of dark despair We wi'etched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. Witli pitying eyes the Prince of grace Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and — 0, amazing love ; — . He flew to our relief. Down from the shining seats above, With joyful haste he fled. Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. O, for this love, let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break. And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak. ■* J, Angels, assist our mighty joys ; Strike all your harps of gold ; But when you raise your highest notes. His love can ne'er be told. W 37. S. M. " Song of Mosrs and the Lamb. Awake, and sing the song Of Moses and the Lamb ; Wake every htart, and every tongue. To praise the Saviour's name. Sing of his dying love ; -^ ~ Sing of his rising power ; _- Sing how he intercedes, above, For us whose sins he bore. (SIS) t I PRAISE TO CHRIST. 25 . Sing on your heavenly way, Te ransomed sinners, sing ; Sing on, rejoicing every day In Christ, th' eternal King. Soon shall we hear him say, ' ' Ye blessed children , come ! " Soon will he call us hence away, „ , To our eternal home. There shall our raptured tongue ^ : His endless praise proclaim. And sweeter voices tune the song Of Moses and the Lamb. 38. C. M. (338) The spiritual Coronation. All hail the power of Jesus' name ! Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem. And crown him Lord of all. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, — A remnant weak an d small , — Hail him, who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall ; Go, spread your trophies at his feet, 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. that with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall ! We'll join the everlasting song. And crown him Lord of all. THE HOLY SPIRIT. 39. C. M. (146) The Lamb of God worshipped. Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne ; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. ** Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, " To be exalted thus: " *' Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, * For he was slain for us.'' Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine ; And blessings, more than we can gire, Be, Lord, forever thine. Let all that dwell above the •^ky. And air, and earth and seas, Conspire to lift thy glories high. And speak thy endless praise. The whole creation join in one To bless the sacred name Of Him who sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. 40. CM. Breathing after the Holy Spirit. Come, Holy Spirit heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers, Come shed abroad a Saviour's 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. (363) I i INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 27 ^ 41. (380) In vaiu "vre tune our formal songs ; In vain we strive to rise ; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor, dying rate, — Our love so faint, so cold to thee. And thine to us so great ? li. M. The Spirit entreated not to depart. Stay, thou insulted Spirit, stay. Though I have done thee such despite ; Cast not a sinner quite away. Nor take thine everlasting flight. Though I have most unfaithful been Of all who e'er thy grace received, — . Ten thousand times thy goodness fieen. Ten thousand times thy goodness grieved, — Yet, 0, the chief of sinners spare. In honor of my great High Priest ; Nor, in thy righteous anger, swear I shall not see thy people's rest. My weary soul, God, release ; Uphold me with thy gracious hand ; 0, guide me into perfect peace. And bring me to the promised land. 42. 8s. 78. & 4. (416) Sinners entreated by the Mercies of Christ. Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched. Come in mercy's gracious hour ; ^ Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and power. He is able, — He is willing — doubt no more. » INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL Let no sense of guilt prevent you, ' Nor of fitness fondly dream ; ' All tje fitness he requireth Is to feel your need of him : ; [-. This he gives you ; ^ , 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam. / * ■' ' - ', ' , ' '■ Agonizing in the garden, Lo ! your Saviour prostrate lies ; On the bloody tree behold him ; There he groans, and bleeds, and dies : ** It is finished; " , . . .- Heaven's atoning sa ^ifice. T ; Lo ! th' incarnate God, ascended, Pleads the merit of his blood ; Venture on him — venture wholly ; \ . Let no other trust intrude ; . ; , None but Jesus '. ; Can do helpless sinners good. 4 7.V? (418) 43. : n-y C. M. v: - ^ Yet there is Room. "^^^ ^^' ,■'"'; Come, sinner, to the gospel feast, ' 0, come without delay ; - • For there is room in Jesus'ibreast For all who will obey. -•; • ? - There's room in God's eternal love. To save thy precious soul ; v Boom in the Spirit's grace above ^ ■ To heal and make thee whole. There's room within the church redeemed With blood of Christ divine ; Room in the white-robed throng convened, For that dear soul of thine. INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 29 I t There's room in heaven among the choir, And harps and crowns of gold, And glorious palms of victory there, And joys that ne'er were told. There's room around thy Father's board For thee and thousands more : come and welcome to the Lord ; Yea, come this very hour. 44. C. M. (*22) The Gospel Trumpet. Let every mortal ear attend, And every heart rejoice ; jM The trumpet of the gospel sounds ,tf With an inviting voice. Eternal Wisdom has prepared A soul-reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites The rich provision taste. Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, And pine away and die, — Here you may quench your raging thirst With springs that never dry. The happy gates of gospel grace Stand open night and day ; Lord, we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away. 45. C. M. (423) The Saviour's Invitation, The Saviour calls ; let every ear Attend the heavenly sound ; Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear ; Hope smiles reviving round. 30 INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. For every thirsty longing heart, Here streams of bountv flow, And life, and health, and bliss, impart To banish mortal woe. Ye sinners, come ; 'tis mercy's voice That gracious voice obey ; 'Tis Jesus calls to heavenly joys ; And can you yet delay ? DcTvi Saviour, draw reluctant hearts To thee let sinners fly. And take the bliss thy love imparts, And drink, and never die. 46. C. M. (424) All Things ready. The King oi heaven his table spreads, And dainties crown the board : Not Paradise, with all its joys, Could such delight afford. Ye hungry poor, that long have strayed In sin's dark mazes, come ; Come from your most obscure retreats, And grace shall find you room. Millions of souls, in glory now, Were fed and feasted here ; And millions more still on the way, Around the board appear. Yet are his house and heart so large, That millions more may come ; Nor could the whole assembled world O'er fill the spacious room. All things are ready ; come away, Nor weak excuses frame T Come taste the dainties of the feast, And bless the Master's name. ENTREATY AND EXPOST LATION. 31 4T. f 48. C M. (433) The Invitation and the Resolve. Come weary sinner in whose breast A thousand thoughts revolve. Come, with your guilt and fear oppressed, And make this last resolve, *' I'll go to Jesus, though my sin Hath like a mountain rose ; I know his courts ; I'll enter in, Whatever may oppose. "I'll prostrate lie before his throne. And there my guilt confess ; I'll tell him I'm a wretch undone, Without his sovereign grace. ** I'll to the gracious King approach, Whose sceptre pardon gives ; Perhaps he may command my touch, And then the suppliant lives. " Perhaps he will admit my plea, Perhaps will hear my prayer ; But, if I perish, I will pray. And perish only there. (438) lis. Delay not. Delay not, delay not ; sinner draw near ; The waters of life are now flowing for thee ; No price is demanded, the Saviour is here ; Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. Delay not, delay not ; why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus thy God ? A fountain is opened ; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in his pardoning blood. 32 ENTREATY AND EXPOSTULATIONS. Delay not, delay not, sinner to come, For Mercy still lingers and calls thee to-day ; Her voice is not heard in the shades of the tomb ; Her message, unheeded, will soon pass away. Delay not, delay not ; the Spirit of grace, Long grieved and resisted ,may take his sad flight, And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, To sink in the gloom of eternity's night. Delay not, delay not ; the hour is at hand ; The earth shall dissolve, and the heavens shall fade; The dead, small and great, in the judgment shall stand ; What helper,then , sinner ,&hall lend thee his aid. 49. 8s. 7s. *fe 4. (449) Glad Tidings, Sinners, will you scorn the message Sent in mercy from above ? Every sentence, 0, how tender Every line is full of love : Listen to it ; Every line is full of love. Hear the heralds of the gospel News from Zion's King proclaim: ** Pardon to each rebel f^Timer; Free forgiveness in hi 4 name :" How important ! " Free forgiveness in his name." Tempted souls, they bring you succor ; Fearful hearts, they quell your fears And, with news of consolation, Chase away the falling tears ; - 1 t Tender heralds ! Chase away the falling tears. 9lEl»ENTANCE AND FAITIK ;» Si I' Who hath our report believed ? Who reecivod the joyful word ? Who embraced the news of pardoa Offered to you by the Lord ? Can you slight it? Offered to you by the Lord. ye angels, hovering round us, Waiting spirits, speed your way. Haste ye to the court of heaven, Tidings bear without delay : Rebel sinners Glad the message will obey. /, 50. C. M. Siobdued by the Cross. In evil long I took delight, , ) Una wed by shame or fear. Till a new object struck my sight. And stopped my wild career. 1 saw one hanging on a tree. In agonies and blood ; He fixed his languid eyes on me. As near his cross I stood. O, never, till my latest breath, Shall I forget that look ; It seemed to charge me with his death. Though not a word he spoke. My conscience felt and owned the guilt It plunged me in despair ; I saw my sins his blood had spilt, And hel{ied to nail him there. A second look he gave, which said, "I freely all forgive ; f - This blood is for thy ransom paid ; I die that thou mayst live.*' <*6$> <2j 34 REPENTANCE AND PAITIT- V / ,<0>: Thus, while his death my sin displays' In all its darkest hue, Such is the mjstery of grace, ' ' It seals ray pardon too. 51. C. ar. ' (472^ Godly Sorrow at the Cross, Alas ! and did my Saviour bleed ? And did my Sovereign die ? Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I ? Was it for crimes that I had done- He groaned upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! And love beyond degree ! Well might the sun in darkness hide-. And shut his glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker, died For man the creature's sin. Thus might I hide my blushing face While his dear cross appears, l)issoIve my heart in thankfulness. And melt mine eyes to tears. But drops of grief can iie'er repay The debt of love I owe : Here, Lord, I give myself away ; 'Tis all that I can do. 53* 7s. C476) The penitent Inquirer. Depth of mercy ! — can there be Mercy still reserved for me ? Can my God his wrath forbear, * And the chief of sinners spare? i'i CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. Wt «« *i have long withstood his grace ; Long provoked him to his face ; Would not hear his gracious calls ; Crrieved him by a thousand falls. Jesus, answer from above : Is not all thy nature love ? Wilt thou not the wrong forgert ? Lo, I fall before thy feet. Now incline me to repent; Let me now my fall lament ; Deeply my revolt deplore ; Weep, believe, and sin no more *A' .i i. •53« S. M. Salvation by Grace. Grace ! 'tis a charming sound — Harmonious to the ear ; Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear, Grace first contrived the way - ' To save rebellious man ; And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wond'rous plan. Grace led my roving feet To tread the heavenly road ; And now supplies, eacn hour I m^et, While pressing on to God. Grace all the work shall crown, , Through everlasting days ; It lays in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. * (520) M CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISER. * f I I M S4. cm. (552> Not ashamed of the GospeK I'm not ashamed to own my Lord, Or to defend his cause ^ Maintain the honor of his word, , ,,j The glory of li'm cross, , i tf. •JesHS, my God, 1 know his name ;; His name is all my trust ; JNor will he put my soul to shame ^ Nor let my hope be lost. Firm as his throne his promise stands^ : And he can well secure "What I 'ye- cemmitted to his hands Till the decisive hour.' Tben will he own my worthless name, Before his Father's face, And in the New Jerusalem Appoint my soul a place. ; N&t ashamed of Christ. Jesus, and shall it ever be — A mortal man ashamed of thee ; 1 Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, "Whose glories shine through endless, days I Ashamed of Jesus I — that dear Friend 'On whom my hopes of heaven depend t No ! — when I blush, be this my shame, — That I no more revere his name. i It . V Ashamed of Jesus f — yes, I may, "When I ve no guilt to wash away. No tear to wipe, no good to crave. No fears to quell, no soul to save. wr -iT-VT T mrfrrriTrin r nrnM- aa winr- M f iim 1 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. Till then — nor is my boasting vain — Till then, I boast a Saviour slain ; And, 0, may this my glory be, — That Christ is not ashamcaof mc. .L (556) 56* li. M. Living to Christ, My glorious Lord, I own thy right To every service I can pay, And call it my supreme delight To hear thy dictates and obey. What is my being but for thee — Its sure support, its noblest end ? . -Tie my delight 1 1 ly face to see, :\nd serve the cause of such a Friend. I v^ould not sigh for v^orldly joy, Or to increase my worldly good ; Nor future days nor powers employ To spread a sounding name abroad. 'Tis to my Saviour I would live-— *- To him who for my ransom died ; ^ Nor could all worldly honor give * Such bliss as crowns me at his side. His work my hoary age shall bless. When youthful vigor is no more. And my last hour of life confess His saving love, his glorious power. 5t. C. M. (566) Praise and Hope. ,, Lord, if in the book of life My worthless name should stand, V-. In fairest characters, inscribed By thine unerring hand, — ;1 ] j (677) 38 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES* My Boul thou wilt by grace prepare For crowns above the skies, And on my way, trom heavenly stores, Wilt grant me fresh supplies. ' ' V Then I to thee, in sweetest strains, Will grateful anthems raise : But life's too short, my powers too weak, To utter half thy praise. Had I ten thousand thousand tongues. Not one should silent be ; Had I ten thousand thousand hearts, , I'd give them all to thee. 58. Ts. ^ Self-Distrust, *Tis a jpoint I long to kuow, — Oft it causes anxious thought, — Do I love the Lord, or no ? Am I his, or am I not ? If I pray, or hear, or read, Sin is mixed with all I do ; You that love the Lord indeed, Tell me, is it thus with you ? Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a grief and thrall ; Should I grieve for what I feel, It I did not love at all ? Lord, decide the doubtful case ; ^ Thou who art thy people's sun. Shine upon thy work of grace, If it be indeed begun. Let me love thee more and more, If I love at all, I pray ; If I have not loved before, Help me to begin to-day. m rr- . -> r S^^Hf'1 5 I CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 59* 88. & T0. Mercies gratefully acknowledged. Come, thou Fount of every bleseing, Tune my heart to sing thy grace ; Streams of mercy, never ceasing. Call for songs of loudest praise. By thy hand sustained, defended. Safe through life, thus far, I've come ; Safiely, Lord, when life is ended, Bring me to my heavenly home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God ; He, to save my soul from danger. Interposed his precious blood. 0, to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be ! Let thy grace. Lord, like a fetter. Bind my wandering heart to thee. Prone to wander. Lord, I feel it ; Prone to leave the God I love ; Here's my heart ; 0, take and seal it ; Seal it from thy courts above. (610) 60. :i-^'<. C. M. (632) Prayer. Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Unuttered or expressed. The motion of a hidden fire, That trembles in the breast. Prayer "is the burden of a sigh, 4| The falling of a tear. The upward glancing of an eye, t When none but God is near, j f liRnee 40 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try ; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The majesty on high. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death ; | He enters heaven with prayer. 61. I<- M. (636) The Mercy- Seat, From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat ; 'Tis found befv)re the mercy-seat. There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads — * A place of all on earth most sweet ; It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. There is a scene where spirits blend. Where friend holds fellowship with friend ; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. There, there, on eagle wings we soar, 5«A And sin and sense molest no more ; And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. 62. CM. n (fl37) Secret Prayer at Twilight. T I love to steal awhile away ?-^^ From every cumbering care, ■ And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer. t 1 !!«!HM CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 41 'Jvlr I love to think oi. mercies past, And future good implore. And all my cares and sorrows cast On him whom I adore. r I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes in heaven ; The prospect doth my strength renew, "While here by tempests driven. Thus, when life s toilsome day is o'er, May its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour, And load to endless day. 63. CM. (6*3) A Throne of Grace, A throne of grace ! then let us go And offer up our prayer ; A gracious God will mercy show To all that worship there. A throne of grace ! 0, at that throne Our knees nave often bent, And God has showered his blessings down As often as we went. A throne of grace we yet shall need Long as we draw our breath, A Saviour, too, to intercede, If Till we are changed by death. j y The throne of glory then shall glow ^ With beams irom Jesus' face. And we no longer want shall know, Nor need a throne of grace. mta 64. .Uf 65. CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. CM. (663) Purity of Heart, O for a heart to praise my God ! A heart from sm set free ! A heart that's sprinkled with the blood So freely shed for me ! O for a heart submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's throne, Where only Christ is heard to speak, j. Where Jesus reigns alone ! for an humble, contrite heart, ,11 Believing, true, and clean. Which neither life nor death can part From him that dwells within ! Thy temper, gracious Lord, impart ; Come quickly from above ; 0, write thy name upon my heart ; Thy name, God, is love. .' CM. (667) " Lord, remember me.^^ thou from whom all goodness flows,' I lift my soul to thee ; . ^ In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, ,.V*' Lord, remember me. *' ' ' When, with an aching, burdened heart, 1 seek relief of thee. Thy pardon grant, new peace impart ; Lord, remember me. -' When worn with pain, disease, and grief, This feeble body see ; Grant patience, rest, and kind relief ; - Lord, remember me. ji h k i +■ ju. CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 43 \ i When, in the solemn hour of death, I wait thy just decree, Be this the prayer of my last breath » — Lord, remember me. And when before thy throne I stand, And lift my soul to thee. Then, with the saints at thy right hand, Lord, remember ma 66. CM. (681) God's Presence is Light in Darkness. My God, the spring of all my joys, | The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights ! In darkest shades, if he appear, | My dawning is begun ; He is my soul's bright morning star, And he my rising sun. The opening heavens around me shine With beams of sacred bliss, While Jesus shows his love is mine, And whispere, I am his. ^ My soul would leave this heavy clay, At that transporting word, And run with joy the shining vwiy, To meet my gracious Lord. Fearless of hell and ghastly death, 1 break through every foe : The wings of love and arms of faith Shall bear me conqueror through. ■Si 44 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 67. CM. V (691) Walking with God, for a closer walk with God ! A calm and heayenly 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? Return, O holy Dove, return, k Sweet messenger ot rest ; 1 hate the sins that made thee mourn. And drove thee from my breast. The dearest idol I have known, "VVhate'er 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. ; 68. li M. (704) Following the Example of Christ. My dear Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word ; ' ^ ., ^ . But in thy life the law appears, Vj ^ Drawn out in living characters. Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will ; Such love, and meekness so divine, I would transcribe, and make them mine. f" v- s \ 1 ■ * i I: I i ♦CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 4i Cold mountains aad the midnight air Witjaeased the ferv«>r of thy pniyer ; The 4e8eEt thy tea^tatioRS kncw^ Thj conflict and thy victorj too- Be thou my pattern -; make me feear More of thy gractouB image here ; Then Grod, the Judge, shall own my name Among the followers of the Lamb. I Tht Gos^fel ^exemplified in the Conduet. So let our lips and lives express The holy go^el we j)rofefis ; So let our works and virtues shine 4 j To prove the doctrine all divine. Thus shaE we best proclaim abroad The honors of our -Saviour God, When his salvation reigns within.,^ ^ And grace subdues thetpower of sin. Our flesh and sense must be denied. Ambition, eavy, lust, and pride; While ^'ustice, temperance, truth., and lo^ Our inward piety approve. ,Keligion bears our spirits up, W hile we. expect 4;hat blessed hope. The bright appearance of the Lord^ And faith staiads .leaning on bis word. The watchful ServanL ¥e servants of the Lord, Each in his oflBce wait ; With joy obey his heavenly worfl .And watch before his gate. iiis^ i 40 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES-- Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden iiamc ; Oird up your loins, as in his sight. For awful is his name. Watch ! — 'tis your Lord's command ;. And while we speak, he's near ; Mark every signal of his hand. And ready all appear. O, happy servant he, In such a posture found I ^. He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crowned. \ \\ f Tl. C. M*. (716JJ .-^'-' 'Watch and pray, • .. . The Saviour bids us WAtch and pray, Through life's brief, fleeting hour, And gives the Spirit's quickening ray f To those who seek his power. The Saviour bids us watch and pray. Maintain a warrior's strife ; Help, Lord, to hear thy voice to-day ;: Obedience is our life.. The Saviour bids us watch and pray -^ For soon the hour will come j That calls us from the earth away,. To our eternal home. »'* ' Saviour we would watch and pray>. And hear thy sacred voice. And walk, as thou hast marked the "way^ To heaven's eternal joys. I \ CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 47 y ir2* S. M. (717) Watchfulness and Prayer inculcated. My Boul, be on thy guard ; Ten thousand foes arise ; ^he hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. O, watch, and fight and pray ; The battle ne'er give o'er ; Benew it boldly every day, And help divine implore. Ne'er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armour down ; Thy arduous work will not be done Till thou obtain ^by crown. Fight on, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy^God ; He'll take thee, at thy parting breath. To his divine abode. 1 t' 1^3. C M. The Christian Soldier. ' Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of "the Lamb? And shall I fear to own his cause. Or blush to speak his name ? Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood ? Js this vile world a Iriend to grace. To help me on to God ? Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though thejr die ; lEhey se« the triumph Trom atar, ^nd seize it with their eye. <721| C,.! CHRISTIAN ACBS ASJ> BXBRCISBS. When that illustrious day shall risCy And all thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies ^ The gjory shall be thine. TM whale Armor-, O speed thee, Christkn, on tby 'wtay^ ' And to thy armor cling ; "WMi girdijd k)in& tke eaS. obey - " That grace and mercy bring. Ihere B8 a batttte- to.be fought.. » An upward raee to tub,. A crowB of ^ory to- be sought, ^ A victory to be 'woxl. t • Ihe shield, of faith repel& the dart, That Satan ^shaHQidi may throw ; Mis arrow cannot reach thy heart,. i ; li Christ control the bow. Ihe gk)wing;lamip of praiyer will lightr Thee on thy anxious road ; Twill keep the gpaL o£ heayen m sightj, And gjiide thee to thy God. ©, fiiint not,. Ghiistian,. foe thj si^s ■ Are heard before the tJtb. one-; j "Kie race must come before the- prize. The cross- before the crown.- ,' ^ t722> "ISSfm, c: m The Christian Rase,. Awaike, my soul; stretch e^ery neri?e„ And press with vigor on ;. A heavenly raee demands^ thy zeal,^ And,an immortal crown. 4-m%-h ^ A CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 49 * I. ^- A i A y ' A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod. And onward urge thy way. 'Tis God's all-animating voice X That calls thee from on high ; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize ^ / To thine uplifted eye ; — That prize, with peerless glories bright. Which shall new lustre boast, When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems Shall blend in common dust T6. C. M. (727) Following departed Worthies, Give me the wings of laith, to rise r?| Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys, Haw bright their glories be. Once they were mourning here below, \'' And bathed their couch with tears ; They wrestled hard, as we do now. Wit' I sins, and doubts, and fears, sj I ask them whence their victory came ; They, with united breath, Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to his death. They marked the footsteps that he trod. His zeal inspired their breast ; And, following their incarnate God, Possessed the promised rest. Our glorious Leader claims our praise. For his own pattern given ; While the long cloud of witnesses Shows the same path to heaven. 50 TT. 178. CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. CM. (736) The Hope, the Star, the Voice, There is a hope, a blessed hope, More precious and more bright Than all the joyless mockery The world esteems delight. There is a star, a lovely star^ , That lights the darkest gloom, And sheds a peaceful jadiance o'er The prospects of the tomb. There is a voice, a cbeerjng voice, That lifts the soul above, Dispels the painfull, anxious doubt. And w^hispers, ** God is love," i That voice, aloud from €alvary's height Proclaims the soul forgiven ", That star is revelation's light ; That hope, the hope of heaven. ' 1 l/^r S. M. ..;....u. Active Piety, Laborers of Christ, arise, And gird you for the to?l ; The dew of promise from the skies f Already cheers the soil. v^ Go where the sick recline, Where mourning hearts deplore ; '• And where the sons of sorrow pine, ■ Dispense your hallowed lore. Urge, with a tender zeal, The erring child along Where peaceful congregations knecll, And pious teachers tnrong. (737> CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 51 Be faith, which looks above, With prayer, your constant guest, And wrap the Saviour's changeiess love A mantle round your breast. So shall you share the vf ealth That earth may ne'er despoil. And the blest gospl's saving health Repay your arduous toil. 19. S. M. (140> Active Effort to do Good, Sov«r in the mom thy seed ;, At eve hold' not thy hand ; To doubt and fear give thou no heed ;; Broadcast it o'er the land ;- — . And duly shall appear, * In verdure, beauty, strength, ^^ ^ The tender blade j the stalk, tiie ear^, - And the full corn at length. Thou canst not toil in vain ; ^^ Cold, heat, and moist, and dry. Shall foster and mature the grain For garners in the sky. -^^ Thence, w^hen the glorious end, The day of God, shall come. The angel reapers shall descend And heaven cry, ** Harvest home."" 80. ' C. M. (758> Coldness and Inconstancy lamented^ Long have we heard the joyful sound Of thy salvation. Lord ; And still how weak our faith is founds And knowledge of thy word L >; ( ^ ESSBi 52 CUmSTIAN ACTS AND EXEUCISES- How cold and feeble is our love 1 ^ How negligent our fear 1 How low our hope of joys above ! How few aflfections there I Great God, thy sovereign power impart. To give thy word success ; Write thj salFation ia each heart, And make us learn thy grace. Show our forgetful feet the way t^ ' That leads to joys on high^ Where knowledge grows without decay. And love shall never die. 81« CM. (765> Importance of Religion, Religion is the chief concern ; .: . Of mortals hero below ; , May we its great importance leara, l Its sovereign virtue know. Religion should our thoughts engage Amidst our youthful bloom ; 'Twill fit us tor decliuing age, And for the solemn tosab. O^ may our hearte, by grace renewed, Be our Redeemer's throne ; And be our stubborn wills subdued, His government to own. Let deep repentance, faith and love. Be joined with godly tear, •'' And all our conversation prove Our hearts to be sincere. Let lively hope our souls inspire ; Let warm aflfections rise ; And may we wait with strong desire To moufflt above the akies* \ J I I 1 /^s CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 53 82. S. M. (767) Heavenly Joy on Earth. Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known ; Join in a song with sweet accord. And thus surround the throne. The sorrows of the mind Be banished from the place ; Religion never was designed To make our pleasures less. Let those refuse to sing ! Who never knew our God ; But children of the heavenly King , H May speak their joys abroad. The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields. Or walk the golden streets. Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry ; We'er marching through Immanuel's ground To fairer worlds on high. CM. . (773) 83. Early Religion, By cool Siloam's shady rill How fair the lily grows ! How sweet the breath, beneath the hill, Of Sharon's dewy rose. Lo ! such the child whose early feet J The paths of peace have trod, Whose secret heart, with influence sweet, Is upwards drawn to God. 54 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND KX'ilRCISES. 1 By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay ; The rose, that blooms beneath the hill^ Must shortly fade away. And soon> too soon, the wintry hour Of man's maturer age Will shake the soul with sorrow's power And stormy passion's rage. Thou who givest life and breath, We seek thy grace alone^ In childhood, manhoc!, age, and death. To keep us still thine own. g4« i'j"j'" C. M. (775) Early Instruction, How happy is the child who hears [nstruction's warning voice. And who celestial Wisdom makes His early, only choice ! ' - For she has treasures greater far ? ' Then east or west unfold^ And her rewards more precious are Then all their stores of gold. '^^' She guides the young with innocence ^^ In pleasure's path to tread ;. ^^ A crown of glory she bestows Upon the hoary head. According as her labors rise,. So her rewards increase ; Her ways are ways of pleasantness^ And all her paths are peace. \hfi , \U: S(. t THE CHURCH. 85. S. M. Attachment to the Church. I love thy kingdom, Lord, The house of thine abode, The church our blest Redeemer saved With his own precious blood. I love thy church, God ; Her walls before thee stand. Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand. For her my tears shall fall ; For her my prayers ascend ; To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. Beyond mv highest joy I prize her heavenly winrs, { Her sweet communion, solemn vows. Her hymns of love and praise. Sure as thy truth shall last. To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. 86. €?• M. One Chwch. Come let us join our friends above. Who have obtained the prize, And on the eagle wings of love To joy celestial rise. Let saints below in concert sing With those to glory gone ; For all the servants of our King In heaven and earth are one. 55 (788) ' i (m> 56 THE CHURCH. !.r/ One family, we dwell in him ; ' One church above, beneath ; Though now divided by the stream — The narrow stream — of death. One army of the living God, To his command we bow ; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. E'en now to their eternal home Some happy spirits fly ; And we are to the margin come, And soon expect to die. Saviour, be our constant Guide ; Then, when the word is given. Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide, And land us safe in heaven. 8T. CM. (793) The saints above and below, Happy the souls to Jesus joined, , ;«> And saved by grace alone : "Walking in all his ways, they find ^Vl. Their heaven on earth begun. The church triumphant in thy love, ''" Their mighty joys we know : They sing tne Lamb in hymns above. And we in hymns below. Thee in thy glorious realm they praise, And bow before thy throne ; We in the kingdom of thy grace : -'^ The kingdoms are but one. t ,, The holy to the holiest leads ; From thence our spirits rise ; And he that in thy statutes treads I- Shall meet thee in the skies. J. :i^i' ■•iiMI THK CHURCH. gg, 8s. 7b. & 4. God the Defence of Zion. Zion stands with hills surrounded— Zion, kept by pwer divine ; All her foes shall be confounded, Thou*5h the world in arms combine ; bappy Zion, What a favored lot is thine ! Every human tie may perish ; Friend to friend unfaithful prove ; Mothers cease their own to cherish ; Heaven and earth at last remove ; But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love. In the furnace God may prove thee. Thence to bring thee forth more bright. But can never cease to love thee ; Thou art precious in his sight : God is with thee — God, thine everlasting light. 57 I 89. S. M. Safety of the Church. Great is the Lord our God, And let his praise be great ; He makes his churches his abode. His most delightful seat. In Zion God is knovm, A refuge in distress : How bright has his salvation shone. Through all her palaces ! When kings against her joined, , And saw the Lord was there. In wild concision of the mmd. They fled with hasty fear. (797) 58 BAPtlSM. Oft have our fathers told, *'^r^ Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where his own sheep have been. In every new distress We'll to his house repair ; We'll call to mind his wond'rous grace, And seek deliveraince there. t 90. CM. (812) Hinder me not. , In all my Lord's appointed ways ' i My journey I'll pursue ; " Hinder me not," ye much-loved saints. For I must go with you. Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead, I'll follow where he goes ; ** Hinder me not," shall be my cry. Though earth and hell oppose. Through duties, and through trials too, I'll go at his command ; -*■' " Hinder me not ;" for I am bound To my Immanuel's land. And, when my Saviour calls me home. Still this my cry shall be, — " Hinder me not ;" come, welcome, death ; I'll gladly go with thee. t 91. b 'i' S. M. The Baptism of Christ, Down to the sacred wave The Lord of life was led ; "■" ' ' And he who came our souls to save In Jordan bowed his head. (818) I.'/ * CHURCH FEL1.0WSHIP, 1 .. He taught the solemn way ; He fixed the holy rite ; He bade his ransomed ones obey, And keep the path of light. Blest Saviour, we will tread In thy appointed way ; Let glory o er these scenes be shed, And smile on us to-day. $.0 Tl 92. li. M. On receiving new Members. Kindred in Christ, for his dear sake, A hearty welcome here receive ; ; May we together now partake The joys which only he can give. May He by whose kind care we meet * ^nd his good Spirit from above. Make our communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn with love. Forgotten be each worldly theme. When Christians see each other thus ; We only wish to speak of him Who lived, and died, and reigns for us. We'll talk of all he- did, and said, I And suffered for us here below, The path he marked for us to tread, f And what he's doing for us now. Thus, as the moments pass away, 7 * * We'll love, and wonder, and adore, ' And long to see the glorious day, When we shall meet to part no more. (828) THE lord's supper 03. li. M. (834) Consscration in View of the Cross. When I survey the wond'rous cross, On which the Prince of glory die^, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord that I should boast. Save in the death of Christ, my God ; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrovr and love flow mingled down : Did e*er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? Were all the realm of nature mine, s That were a present far too small ; Love so amazing, so divine. Demands my soul, my life, my all. 94. C. M. (840) Christ's Compassion How condescending and how kind Was God's eternal Son ! Our misery reached his heavenly mind, And pity brought him down. This was compassion like a Grod, : That, when the Saviour knew The price of pardon was his blood. His pity ne'er withdrew. Here let our hearts begin to melt. While we his death record. And, with our joy for pardoned guilt, , ;.. Mourn that we pierced the Lord. ,. ^^ aisiians^ 61 95. 4L a 96. l •f li. HI. (849) Enjoyment in the Service, Far from my thoughts, vain world, be gone ; Let my religious hours alone ; Fain would my eyes my Saviour see ; I wait a viisit, Lord, from thee. 0, warm my heart with holy fire. And kindle there a pure desire ; Come, sacred Spirit, from above, And fill my soul with heavenly love. Blest Saviour, what delicious fare ! How sweet thy entertainments are ! Ne'er did the angels taste above Redeeming grace and dying love. Hail, great Immanuel, all divine ! In thee thy Father's glories shine ; Thy glorious name shall be adored, ^ And every tongue confess thee Lord#- 7s. (893) Report of the Watchman, - c ' Watchman ! tell us of the night, What iis signs of promise are. Traveller \ o'er you mountain's height, See that glory-beaming star. Watchman ! does its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell ? Traveller ! yes ; it brings the day, . Promised day of Israel. V Watchman \ tell us of the night ; • : • Higher yet that star ascen&. Traveller ! blessedness and light, Peace and truth, its course portends. 1. I 62 MISSIONS. ^^'' Watchman ! will its beams alone *'''*' Gild the spot that gave them birth ? ■ Traveller ! ages are its own ; See, it bursts o'er all the earth. . i .» ■ ■_ Watchman ! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn. Traveller ! darkness takes its flight ; Doubt and terror are withdravm. Watchman ! let thy wanderings cease ; Hie thee in thy quiet home. Traveller ! lo ! the Prince of Peace, Lo ! the Son of God is come, 1 «T. V 8s. Ts. & 4, ( (»02) Zion encouraged. On the mountain's top appearing, Lo ! the sacred herald stands 5 Welcome news to Zion bearing — Zion, long in hostue lands : Mourning captive , Grod himself will loose thy bands. Has thy night been long and moumml ? Have thy friends unfaithful proved ? Have thy foes been proud and scornful, By thy sighs and tears unmoved ? Cease thy mourning ; Zion still is well beloved. Kf*^ CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. C. M, <552> Noi ashamed »f the GospeL I'm not ashamed to own my Lord^ Or to defend his eause. Maintain tb€ honor of his word, The glory of his cross. Jesus, my God, i know his name ^ His name is all my trust ; Nor will he put my soul ta shame, Nox let my hope be lost. ,- firm as his throne his promise stands;. And he cai» well secure What I've committed to his hands Till the decieive hour. Then will he own my worthless same-, Belorc his Father's face, And in the New Jerusalem 1 Appoint my soul a place, ^ *^ li. M. Not ashamed of Christ. Jesus, and shall it ever be — A mortal man ashamed of thee ^ Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days J Ashamed of Jesus I— that dear Friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend f No f—when I blush, be this my shame,r— That I no more revere his name; Ashamed of Jesus J— yes, I may. When I've no guilt to' wash away. No tear to wipe, no good to crave. No fears to quell, no soul to save. (554> CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. Till then— nor is my boasting vain— Till then, I boast a Saviour slain ; And, 0, majr this my glory be, — That Christ is not ashamed of mu. ^'^' L. M, . - Living to Christ. My glorious Lord, I own thy right To every service I can pay. And call it my supreme (fclight To hear thy dictates and obey. What is my being but for thee— Its sure support, its noblest end ? •*TiB my delight thy face to see, :^nd serve the cause of such a Friend. I would not sigh for worldly joy, Or to increase my worldly good ; Nor future days nor powers employ To spread a sounding n^me abroad. 'Tis to my Saviour I would live — To him who for my ransom died ; Nor could all worldly honor give Such bliss as crowns me at his side. § His work my hoary age shall bless. When youthful vigor is no more, And my last hour of life confess His saving love, his glorious power. 37 1 (556) V^ 67. C. M. Praise and Hope. Lord, if in the book of life My worthless name should stand, In fairest characters, inscribed / By thine unerring hand, — (666) >KSx't;^i:':r.3WH9« 38 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES* >vv, (677) My soul thou wilt by grace prepare For crowns above the skies, And on my way, from heavenly stores, Wilt grant me fresh supplies. Then I to thee, in sweetest strains, Will grateful anthems raise : But life's too short, my powers too weak, To utter half thy praise. Had I ten thousand thousand tongues, Not one should silent be ; ?w Had I ten thousand thousand hearts, ,:, rd give them all to thee. « ^ Self-Distrust. 'Tis a point I long to know, — Oft it causeis anxious thought,— Do I love the Lord, or no ? Am I his, or am I not ? - - If I pray, or hear, or read, Sin is mixed with all I do ; You that love the Lord indeed, ^ Tell me, is it thus with you ? Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a grief and thrall ; Should I grieve for what I feel, It I did not love at all? * Lord, decide the doubtful case ; Thou who art thy people's sun, Shine upon thy work of grace, If it be indeed begun. Let me love thee more and more. If I love at all, I pray ; If I have not loved before, Help me to begin to-day. Kr%.; *" CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. a9 I 59. 8s. & Tfl. (CIO) Meraes gratefully acknowledged. Come, thou Fount of every blessiiig Tuns mv heart to sing thy grace •' Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. By thy hand sustained, defended, bafe through life, thus far, I've come ; feaiely. Lord, when life is ended, Bring me to my heavenly home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the ibid of God : ^ He, to save my soul from danger Interposed his precious blood. ' 0, to grace how great a debtor Daily Tm constrained to be ! v^ Let thy grace, Lord, like a fetter, :^d my wandering heart to thee. Prone to wander. Lord, I feel it ; Prone to leave the God I love • Here's my heart ; 0, take and seal it : ^ feeal It from thy courts above. Prayer, Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Un uttered or expressed, ^ The motion of a hidden fire. That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh. The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of an eye. When none but God is near. (632) i i:? 1 40 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND E2CERCISES. Pmyer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try ; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The majesty on high. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His v^atchword at the gates of death ; He enters heaven with prayer. 61. li. M. (636) The Mercy- Seat. From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retr«at ; 'Tis found before the mercy-seat. There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads — A place of all on earth most sweet ; It is the blcod-bought mercy-seat. There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowsnip with friend ; Though sundered far, by fiaith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. There, there, on eagle wings we soar. And sin and sense molest no more ; And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. 63. CM. (M7) Secret Prayer at Twilight. I love to steal awhile away From every cumbering care. And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer. CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 4t I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore. And all my cares and sorrows cast On him whom I adore. I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes in heaven ; The prospect doth my strength renew, While here by tempests driven. Thus, when life's toilsome day Is o'er, May its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour. And lead to endless day. 63. C. M. A Throne of Grace. A throne of grace ! then let us go And offer up our prayer ; A gracious God will mercy show .^o all that worship there. (643) rp^ A throne of grace ! 0, at that throne Our knees liave often bent, And God has showered his blessings down As often as we went. A throne of grace we yet shall need Long as we draw our breath, A Saviour, too, to intercede. Till we are changed by death. The throne of glory then shall glow With beams irom Jesus' face. And we no longer want shall know. Nor need a throne of grace. J% 42 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 64. C. M. (663) Purity of Heart, O for a heart to praise my God ! A heart from sin set fice ! '' " A heart that's sprinkled with the blood So freely shed for me ! O for a heart submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's throne. Where only Christ is heard to speak, Whero Jesus reigns alone ! O for an humble, contrite heart. Believing, true, and clean, Which neither life nor death can part From him that dwells within ! Thy temper, gracious Lord, impart ; Come quickly from above ; 0, write thv name upon my heart ; ^ Thy name, O God, is love. 65. CM. >;.(667) " Lord, remember mg." thou from whom all goodness flows, I lift my jjoul to thee ; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Lord, remember me. When, witli an aching, burdened heart, 1 seek relief of thee. Thy pardon grant, new peace impart ; Lord, remember me. When worn with pain, disease, and grief, This feeble body see ; Grant patience, rest, and kind relief; . : Lord, remember me. 'W [ I ^l CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 43 When, in the solemn hour of death, I wait thy just decree, Be this the prayer of my last breath, — Lord, remember me. And when before thy throne I stand. And lift my soul to thee, Then, with the saints at thy right hand, Lord, remember me. 66. CM. (681) God^s Presence is lAght in Darkness. My God» the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights. The glory of my brightest days, And oomfort of my nights ! '^ In darkest shades, if he appear. My dawning is begun ; Ue is my soul's bright morning star, And he my rising sun. The opening heavens around me shine With beams of sacred bliss. While Jesus shows his love is mine, And whispers, I am his. My soul would leave this heavy clay, At that transporting word, And run with joy the shining way. To meet my gracious Lord. .f^ Fearless of hell and ghastly death, t 1 break through every foe : The wings of love and arms of faith -:^ Shall bear me conqueror through. 44 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 67. C. M. (691) Walking with God. for a closer walk vith God ! 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 ? Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger ot rest ; 1 hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. The dearest idol I have known, "Whate'er 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. 68. li M. (704) Following the Example of Christ. My dear Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word ; But in thy life the law appears. Drawn out in living characters. Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal. Such deference to thy Father's will ; Such love, and meekness so divine, £ would transcribe, and make them mii^e. 1. ) 'T I 1 I. & johristian acts and exercises. 4$ -Cold mountains and the midnight air Witnessed the fervor of thy pir ^ er ; The desert thy temptations kncw^ Thj eoniict and thy victory too. Be thou my pattern ; make me bear More of thy gracious image here ; Then God, the Judge, shall own vlj name Among the followers of the Lamb. m9. li. M. t(76G| The Gospel jxemplijied in the CondiiaL So let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess ; So let our works and virtues sliine To prove the doctrine all diTine. Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Saviour God, When his salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of siij. Our flesh and sense must be dei.'cdj Ambition, envy, lust, an.^ ^ride; While justice, temperance, truth, and lew'fi, 'Our inward piety apprave* Religion bears our spirits up, W hiio we expect that blessed hope. The bright appearance of .the Lord, And faith stands leaning on his word. Tsrou "S. M. The watchful Servant, Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his oflBce wait ; With joy obey his heavenly worfl And watch before his gate. iim 4ti CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES , Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame ; Gird up your loins, as in his sight, For awful is his name. Wateh I — 'tis your Lord's command ; And while we speak, he's near ; Mark every signal of his hand,. And ready ?ll appear* 0, happy servant he,^ In such a posture found I He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crowred . \. Tl. C. M, (7ie},> Watch and pray. The Saviour bids us watch and prav. Through life's brief, fleeting hour, An(J gives the Spirit's quickening ray To those who seek his power. The Saviour bids us wateh anu pray. Maintain a wa-rrior'sslrife ; Help, Lord, to hear thy voice to-day ;.- Obedience is our life. The Saviour bids us watch and pray ;.; For soon the hour will come That calls us from the earth away. To our eternal home^ © Saviour we would watch and pray^. And hear thy sacred voice, And walk, as thou hast marked the way. To heaven's eternal joys. '^r i CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 47 if "S2* S, M. (717) Watchfulness and Prater inculcated. My soul, be on thy guard ; Ten thousand foes arise ; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. O, watch, and fight and pray ; The battle ne'er give o'er ; .Kenew it boldly every day, And help divine implorq. ^Ne'er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armour down ; Thy arduous work w'!l not be done Till thou obtain thy crown. Fight ©n, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy God ; He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, To his divine abode. ■'f •^3- C. M. The Christian Soldier. Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb ? And shall I fear to own his cause. Or blush to speak his name ? Are there no foes for me to face ? Must I not stem the flood ? Is this vile world a Iriend to grace, To help me on to God ? Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though they die ; They see the triumph Irom afar. And seize it with their eye. <72^ ■„M I 1 V 4il> CHRISTIAN ACTS AICD SXEBCISESr^ When that illustrious day shall rise. And all thy armies shine In robes of victory througli the skies. The glory shall be thine. T4« C^M. " C722> The wh&le ArmoT, speed thee, Christian , on thy way,. And to thy armor cling ; With girded loins the call obey That grace and mercy bring. There is a battle to be fought. An upward raee to run, A crown of glory to be sought, A yietory to be won. The shield of faith repels the dart That Satan's hand may throw ; His arrow cannot reach thy heart, If Christ control the bow. The glowing lamp of prayer will light Thee on thy anxious road ; *Twill" keep the goal of heaven in sights And guide thee to thy God. ©, faint not, Christian, for tby si^& Are heard before- the throne ; The race must come before the prize. The cross before the crown. The Christian Eace^ AwpJ'e, my soul ; stretch every nerve, And press with vigor o^i ; A heavenly race demands thy zQaly, And an immortal crown. t i ■J rrrr. CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 'Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high ; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine uplifted eye ; — That prize, with peerless glories bright. Which shall new lustre boast, When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems Shall blend in common dust 76. C. M. (727) Following departed Worthies. Give me the wings of faith, to rise Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys. How bright their glories be. Once they were mournini^ here below, And bathed their couch with tears ; They wrestled hard, as we do now. With sins, and doubts, and fears. I ask them whence their victory came ; They, with united breath. Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to his death . They marked the footsteps that he trod. His zeal inspired their breast ; And, following their incarnate God, Possessed tlie promised rest. Our glorious Leader claims our praise. For his own pattern given ; While the long cloud of witnesses Shows the same path to heaven. II 5t) 77. TS. I Cn»aSTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. C. M. (736^ The Hope, the Sttrr, the Voice. There is a hope, a blessed liope, More precious and more bright Than all the joyless mockery The world esteems delight, There is a star, a lovely star, That lights the tiarkest gloom, And sheds a peaceful radiance o'er The prospects of the tomb. There is a voice, a cheering voice, That lifts the soul above. Dispels the painful, anxious doubt. And v^hispeib, " C >d is love." That voice, aloud from Calvary's height Proclaims the soul forgiven ; That star is revelation's light ; That hope, the hope of heaven. i^ s. m. Active Piety. Laborers of Christ, arise, And gird you for the toil ; The dew of promise from the skiis Already cheers the soiL -Go where the sick recline, * Where mourning hearts deplore ; And where the sons of sorrow pine. Dispense your hallowed lore/ Urge, with a tender zeal. The erring child along Where peaceful congregations kneel, Jk nd pious teachers throng. <737;^ :. ->BtJMlilgJil l lUHmMBM W IjMK CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. 51 Be faith, which looks above, With prayer, your constant ffuost, And wrap tne Saviour's changeless love A mantle round your breast. So shall you share the wealth That earth may ne'er despoil, And. the blest gospel's saving health Repay your arduous toil. TO. S. M. (U0>, Active Effort to do Good. Sow in the morn thy seed ; At eve hold not thy hand ; To doubt and fear give thou no heed ;; Broadcast it o'er the land ; — And duly shall appear, In verdure, beauty, strength. The tender blade j the stalk, the ear^ And the full corn at length. Thou canst not toil in vain ; . Cold,, heat, and moist, and dry, Shall foster and mature the grnin ForgfU'UDi's in tho sky« Thence, when the glorious end, The (lay of God, shall come. The angel reapers shall descend And heaven cry, " Harvest home."^ 90^ C. ]»£. (758); Coldness and Inconstancy larg^nted. Long have we heard the joyful sound Of thy salvation, Lord ; And still how weak our faith is founds Andi knowledge of thy word ' 52 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND EXERCISES. How coi J and feeble is our love ! How negligent our fear ! How low our hope of joys above ! How few affections there ! Great God, thy sovereign power impart, To give thy word success ; Write thy salvation in each heart, And make us learn thy grace. Show our forgetful feet the way That leads to joys on high , Where knowledge grows without decay, And love shall never die. ."^i 81. C. M. Importance of Religion. Religion is the chief concern Of mortals hero below ; May we its great importance learn, Its sovereign virtue know. Religion should our thoughts engage Amidst our youthful bloom ; 'Twill fit us tor declining age, And for the solemn tomb. O, may our hearts, by grace renewed, Be our Redeemer's throne ; And be our fc:tubborn wills subdued, His government to own. Let deep repentance, faith and love, Bo joined with godly fear, And all our conversation prove Our hearts to be sincere. , Let lively hope our souls inspire ; Let warm affections ilso \ And may we wait with strong desire To mount above the skies. (765) HK ^iiMyiiikiitk CHRISTIAN ACTS AND KXERCISlCS. 53 i^ 82. S. M. (767) Heavenly Joy on Earth. ' Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known ; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. The sorrows of the mind Be banished from the place ; Religion never was designed To make our pleasures less. Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God ; But children of the heavenly King May speak their joys abroad. The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields. Or walk the golden streets. Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry ; We'er marching through Immanuel's ground To fairer worlds on high. 8^. CM. (773) Early RvUgion, By cool Siloam's shady rlH How fair the lily grows ! How sweet the breath, beneath the hill. Of Sharon's dewy rose. Lo ! such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have troa. Whose secret heart, with influence sweet. Is upwards drawn to God. 54 CHRISTIAN ACTS AND BXKRCISES. By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay ; The rose, that blooms beneath the hill^ Must shortly fade away. ■ 'I •. . And soon^ too soon, the wintry hour Of man's maturer age Will shake the soul with sorrow's power And stormy passion's rage. O Thou \7ho givest life and breath, We seek thy grace alone, In cbildliood, manhood, age, and death, To keep us still thine own. »4, C. M. Early Instruction, How happy is the child who hears Instruction's warning voice, And who celestial Wisdom makes His early, only choice ! For she has treasures greater far Then east or west unfold, And her rewards more precious are Thea all their stores of gold. She guides the young with innocence In pleasure's path to tread ; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the hoary head. According as her labors rise, So her rewards increase ; Her ways are ways of pleasantness. And all her paths are peace. (776> i',i',a,'-L..,. -alM THE CHURCH. 55 85. «• M. (788) Attachment to the Church, I love thy kingdom, Lord, The house of thine abode, The church our blest Redeemer saved With his own precious blood. I love thy church, God ; Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye. And graven on thy hand. For her my tears shall fall ; For her my prayers ascend ; To her my cares and toils be given. Till toils and cares shall end. Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. Sure as thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. 86. CM. (791> One Chwch. Come let us join our friends above. Who have obtained the prize, And on the eagle wings of love To joy celestial rise. Let saints below in concert sing With those to glory gone ; For all the servants of our King In heaven and oarth are one- ^m KHB^HL'.' iMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 4?. af fc 1.0 I.I 1.25 lii 12.8 I m m ^ B^ 112.0 2.5 2.2 1.4 111 .8 1.6 <5» > /. '»' O / Hiotographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEJT MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 V^.v ^J%. ^^ ^^^^% T 4 i. 56 THE CHURCH. One family, we dwell in him ; One church above, beneath ; Though now divided by the stream — The narrow stream — of death. One army of tlie living God, To his command we bow ; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. E'en now to their eternal home Some happy spirits fly ; And we are to the margin come, And soon expect to die. O Saviour, be our constant Guide ; Then, when the word is given. Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide, And land us safe in heaven. ST. C. M. (793) The saints above and below. Happy the souls to Jesus joined, And saved by grace alone : "Walking in all his ways, they find Their heaven on earth begun. The church triumphant in thy love. Their miffhty joys we know : They sing the Lamb in hymns above. And we in hymns below. Thee in thy glorious realm they praise, And bow before thy throne ; We in the kingdom, of thy grace : The kingdoms are but one. The holy to the holiest leads ; From thence our spirits rise ; And he that in thy statutes treads Shall meet thee in the skies. *T '' *T r THE CHURCH. 8B. 8s. 7s. & 4. God the Defence of Zion. Zion stands with hills surrounded — Zion, kept by power divine ; All her foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine ; Happy Zion, What a mvored lot is thine ! Every human tie may perish ; Friend to friend unfaithful prove ; Mothers cease their own to cherish ; Heaven and earth at last remove ; But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love. In the furnace God may prove thee. Thence to bring thee forth more bright, But can never cease to love thee ; Thon art precious in his sight : God is with thee — God, thine everlasting light. 57 (795) 89. S. M. Safety of the Church. Great is the Lord our God, And let his praise be great ; He makes his churches his abode. His most delightful seat. In Zion God is known, A refuge in distress : How bright has his salvation shone. Through all her palaces ! When kings against her joined. And saw the Lord was there. In wild confusion of the mind, They fled with hasty fear. (797) 58 BAPTISM. Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where his own sheep have been. In every new distress We'll to his house repair ; We'll call to mind his wond'rous grace, And seek deliverance there. TP r 90. C. M. Hinder me not. In all my Lord's appointed ways My journey I'll pursue ; *' Hinder me not," ye much-loved saints. For I must g( > with you. Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead, I'll follow where he goes ; " Hinder me not," shall be my cry. Though earth and hell oppose. Through duties, and through trials too, I'll go at hio command ; ♦* Hinder me not ;" for I am bound To my Immanuel's land. And, when my Saviour calls me home. Still this my cry shall be, — " Hinder me not ;" come, welcome, death ; I'll gladly go with thee. (812) 91. S. M. The Baptism of Christ. Down to the sacred wave The Lord of life was led ; And he who came our souls to save In Jordan bowed his head , (818) ■MP NMMMIIfilHfP* ■"fr^fn ^ CHITRCH FELLOWSHIP. He taught the solemn way ; He feed the holy rite ; He bade his ransomed ones obey, And keep the path of light. Blest Saviour, we will tread In thy appointed way ; Let glory o'er these scenes be shed, And smile on us to-day. 59 ^2. L. M. On receiving new Members. Kindred in Christ, for his dear sake, A hearty welcome here receive ; May we together now partake The joys which only he can give. May He by whose kind care we meet Send his good Spirit from above, Make our communications sweet. And cause our hearts to burn with love. Forgotten be each worldly theme, When Christians see each other thus ; We only wish to speak of him Who lived, and died, and reigns for us. We'll talk of all he did, and said, ; And suffered for us here below. The path he marked for us to tread, And what he's doing for us now. Thus, as the moments pass away. We'll love, and wonder, and adore, And long to see the glorious day, - When we shall meet to part no more^ (828) Vs 60 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 03. li. M. (834) Consecration in View of the Cross. When I survey the wond'rous cross, On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord that I phould boast. Save in the death of Christ, my God ; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down : Did e'er such love and sorrow meet. Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? Were all the realm of nature mine. That were a present far too small ; Love 80 amazing, so divine. Demands my soul, my life, my all. 04e C. M. (840) Christ's Compassion. How condescending and how kind Was God's eternal Son ! Our misery reached his heavenly mind, And pity brought him down. This was compassion like a God, That, when the Saviour knew The price of pardon was his blood, His pity ne'er withdrew. Here let our hearts begin to melt, Vfhile we his death record. And, with our joy for pardoned guilt, Mourn that we pierced the Lord. .'4' MISSIONS. 61 (849) *:, 05. I" M. Enjoyment in the Service, Far from my thoughts, vain world, be gone ; Let my religious hours alone ; Fain would my eyes my Saviour see ; I wait a visit, Lord, from thee^ 0, warm my heart with holy fire, And kindle there a pure desire ; Come, sacred Spirit, from above. And fill my soul with heavenly love. Blest Saviour, what delicious fare ! How sweet thy entertainments are f Ne'er did the angels taste above Redeeming grace and dying love. Hail, great Immanuel, all divine ! In thee thy Father's glories shine ; Thy glorious name shall be adored, And every tongue confess thee Lord, 96. Ts. (893) Report of the Watchman. Watchman I tell us of the night, What its signs of promise are. Traveller I o'er you mountain's height, See that glory-beaming star. Watchman ! does its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell ? Traveller I yes ; it brings the day, Promised day of Israel. Watchman 1 tell us of the night ; Hiffher yet that star ascends. Traveller ! blessedness and light, Peace and truth; its course portends. 62 MISSIONS. Watchman ! will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth ? Traveller ! ages are its own ; See, it bursts o'er all the earth. Watchman ! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn. Traveller ! darkness takes its flight ; Doubt and terror are withdrawn. Watchman ! let thy wanderings cease ; Hie thee in thy quiet home. Traveller 1 lo ! the Prince of Peace, Lo ! the Son of God is come. m7. 88. Ts. & 4, (902$ Zion encouraged. On the mountain's top appearing, Lo ! the sacred herald stands, v^ Welcome news to Zion bearing — Zion, long in hostile lands : Mourning captr\^e, God himself will loose thy bands. Has thy night been long and mournful ? Have thy friends unfaithfal proved ? Have thy foes been proud and scornful, By thy sighs and tears immoved ? Cease thy mournir.g ; Zion still is well beloved. •God, thv God, will now restore thee ; He himself appears thy Friend ; All thy foes shall flee before thee ; Here their boasts and triumphs end ; Great deliverance Zion's King will surely send. .^4.v ■•i..iui,:.:j.mjf-zirJt^-~-> ^ MISSIONS. i^eace and joy shall now attend thee ; All thy warfare now be past ; God thy Saviour will defend thee ; Victory is thine at last ; All thy conflicts End in everlasting rest. 9S. Ta. & 6s. Success of the Gospel. The morning light is breaking ; The darkness disappears ; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears : Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar, Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion's war, - Rich dews of grace come o'er us. In Tnany a gentle shower. And brighter scenes before us Are opening every hour : Each cry to heaven going. Abundant answer brings, And heavenly gales are blowing With peace upon their wings. See heathen nations bending Before the God we love. And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above ; While sinners, now confessing. The gospel call obey. And seek the Saviour's blessing, — A nation in a day. 6S (912) 04 MISSIONS. Blest river of salvation, Pursue thy onv^ard way ; Flow thou to every nation, Mor in thy riches stay : Stay not till all the lowly Triumphant reach their home ; Stay not till all the holy Proclaim, " The Lord is come." 09. Tb. & 6s. Condition of the Heathen. From Greenland'^ icy mountains. From India's coral strand, — Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand, — From many an ancient river. From many a palmy plain, — They call us to aeliver 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 stole. Shall we, whose souls are lighted By wisdom from on high, Shall we to man benighted The light of life deny ? Salvation ! 0, salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. (917) ".a--'".: -t-i^- ■ X- if'mj-'^p:' -■<'*■■>* ■ .M&. •,* s* ALPHA RETICALLY ARRANGED. 1 was a wayward child, I did not love iny home ; 1 did not love my Father's voice, I lov'd afar to roam. The Shepherd sought Ilis sheep, The Father sought His child ;— They followed me o'er vale and hill, O'er desert, waste, and wild. Jesus my Shepherd is, — 'Twas He tliat loved my soul, . 'Twas He that wash'd me in His blood, 'Twas He that made me whole. ^48. P. M. Rest for the weary. In the Christian's home in glory., There remains a land of rest ; There my Saviour 'is gone before me. To fulfil my soul's request. OHCRUS. There is rest for the weary, {thrice) There is rest for you. On the other side of Jordan, Jn the 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. For my stay shall not be transient In that holy, happy land. CHO, — There is rest, etc. W (4) I 98 SPIRITUAL SONOb", Death itself Hlmll then be vnnquiBhed, And his sting shall he withdrawn ; Shout for gladness, Oh ye ransomed, Hail with joy the rising morn. CHO. — There is rest, etc. 149. P. M. The Christian Pilgrimage. I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger — I can tarry, I can tarry but a night ; Do not detain me, for I am going To where the streamlets are overflowing:^ I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger, ; I can tarry, I can tarry but a night. There the sunbeams are ever shining, I am longing, I am longing for the sight ; Withir a country unknown and dreary, I have been wandering forlorn and weary : I'm a pilgrim, etc. Of the country to which I'm going, My Redeemer, my Redeemer is the light. There is no sorrow, nor any sighing, There is no sin there, nor any dying : I'm a pilgrim, etc. i59» 7s. & 6s. My need of Jesus. ^ I need thee, precious Jesus, For I am full of sin : My soul is dark and guilty, My heart is dead within : I need the cleansing fountain , Where I can always flee. The blood of Christ most precious, The sinner's perfect plea. i «^^r »■. ' •n i -, * 1 > t * i ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. % •^- 'T need thee, precious Jghub. For 1 am very poor ; A stranger and a pilgrim, 'I have no earthly store ; 1 need the love of Jesus To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footstep, To he my strength and stay. 1 need thee precious Jesus, I need a Friend like thee — A friend to soothe and sympathize. A friend to care for me. •I need the heart of Jesus, To feel each anxious care, To tell my every want. And al! my sorrows share. #^'it I need thee precious Jesus, For I am very blind : A weak and foolish wanderer, With a dark and evil mind ; I need the light of Jesus To tread thetliorny road, 4 To guide me safe to glory. Where I shall see my God. I need thee, precious Jesus, I need thee day by day. To fill me with thy fulness, To lead me on my way : I need thy Holy Spirit, To teach me what I am. To show me more of Jesus, To point me to the Lamb. 100^ SPtRITUAL SONGSV- I need thee, precious Jesus, And hope to see thee soon, Ent.rded with a laiiibo^y, And heated on tliy throne ; There with thy blood-bonght children _^' My joy shall ever be To sing thy praises, Jesus ; To gazC; my Lord on thee. mi. CM. The state of the disembodied, : In vain our fancy strives to paint The moment after death. ■ The glories that surround the saint y- When yielding up his breath. Faith strives, but all its efforts fail, To trace her heavenward flight ; No eye can pierce within the veil Which hides the world of light. This much — and this is all — we knoWy They are supremely blest ; Have done with sin, and care,, and woe^.. And with their Saviour rest. Gn harps of gold his name they praise,- His presence always view ; And, if we here their footsteps trace, There we shall praise Him too. 15^. li. M. Just as I am. TUST AS I AM — Avithout ouc plea. But that his blood was shed for me., And that thou bidst me come to thee, Lamb of God, I come, I come I ■^f. V \ ... ' ■ W I ..i_ % *p ALPHABETICALLY AHRANGED. IQI /W5^«5 i ^m— and waiting not To ridmjHoulofone dark blot, U Lamb of Goa, I come, I come ! ^^5 7 «m-though tossed about Wibn^any a conflict, many a doub.-- Figbtings withm, and fears withouc," O Lamb of God, T come, I come ! Just as lam—poor, wretched, blind- bight, riches, healing of the mind. Yea, all I need, in thee find • Lamb of God , T come, 1 come ! Just as 1 am~thon wilt receive, Wilt welc'ome, pardon, cleanse, relieve. Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come ! Jiisias Iam~thyloYeIowii, Has broken every barrier down • Now, to be tJiine, yea thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come ' 153. lOs. Joyfully. Joyfully, joyfully onward we move ?;r.'' *' l^' ^'^^ "^^ ^^'^S^^ spirits'above. Jesus our Saviour m mercy says, Come Joyfully .pyfullv hns^e toV.?r home ' boon will our pilgrimage end here below boon LO the presence of God we shall o-o •' * ihen If to Jesus our hearts have been°given Joyfully, joyfully rest we in heaven ^ 102 SPIRITUAL SONGS, Hosts of belov'd ones have pas.sed on before ; " Waiting, they watch us approaching the shore, Singing to cheer ns, while passing along, '* Joyfully, joyfully haste to your home." Sounds of sweet music there ravish the ear; Harps of the blessed, your strains we shall hear, Filling with harmony heaven's high dome, Joyfully, joyfully, Jesus, we come. Death with his arrow may soon lay us low ; Safe in our Savour, we fear not the blow, Jesus has broken the bars of the tomb, Joyfully^ joyfully will we go home. Bright will the morn of eternity dawn ; Death shall be conquered, his sceptre be gone. Over the plains of sweet Canaan we'll roam, Joyfully, joyfully, safely at home. 154. I.. M. Cleavmg to Christ. / . Jesus, my Lord, my chief delight, For thee I long, to thee I pray. .; Amid the shadows of the night. Amid the business of the day. ^'> , When shall I see thy smiling face, That face which often I have seen ; Arise thou Sun of righteousness. Scatter tlie clouds that intervene. Thou art the glorious gifts of God, To sinners weary and distressed ; The first of all his gifts bestowed, And certain pledge of all the rest. Could I but say this gift is mine, The world should lie beneath my feet ; Though poor, no more would I repine. Or look wit^ envy on the great. r '^ifs.m-m'ysxssxi^ -. i^mmitmimimt ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 108 The precious jewel I would keep, And lodge it deep within my heart ; At home, abroad, awake, asleep, It never should from thence depart, 155. L M. Redeeming the time. Life is the time to serve the Lord, The time t 'insure the great reward ; And while the lamp holds out to burn. The vilest sinner may return. Life is the hour that God has given T' escape from hell and fly to heaven ; The day of grace, and mortals may Secure the blessings of the day. The living know that they must din, But all the dead forgotten lie ; Their memory and their sense is gone, Alike unknowing and unknown. Then what my thoughts design to do. My hands with all your might pursue ; Since no device nor work is found. Nor faith; nor hope, beneath the ground. There are no acts of pardon passed In the cold grave to which we haste ; But darkness, death, and long despair Reign in eternal silence there. 156. L. m. Heavenly anticipations. My heavenly home is bright and fair : Nor pain, nor death can enter there Its glittering towers the sun outshine ; That heavenly mansion shall be mine. I'm going home. I'm going home, I'm going home to die no more. 104 SPIRITUAL SONGS } ■ i' i 1 My Father's house is built on high, Far, far above the starry sky : When from this earthly piison free, That heavenly mansion mine shall be. I'm going home, etc, Let others seek a home below, Which flames devour, or waves o'erflow ; Be mine the happier lot to own A heavenly mansion near the throne. Then fail this earth, let stars decline. And sun and moon refuse to shine, All nature sink and cease to be : That heavenly mansion stands for me. 157. C. M. The Church triumphant. Myriads of spirits round the throne. In humble posture stand ; On every head a starry crown, ? ^ A palm in every hand. Envy and strife are banished thence. And angry passions cease ; They neither give nor take offence, But all is love and peace. From different quarters of the globe These happy spirits came ; In Jesus' blood they washed their robes, And triumphed in his name. One glorious body now they make ; More glorious far their Head ; Their souls to rapturous joys awake. Their sorrows all are fled. j-lniiirii^iillifAlir^twr I ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 105 Without a jarring note, they joir i In ceaseless songs of praise ; And, to the sacred Three in one, lx)ud nallelujahs raise. ^^^' 6s&4s. Nearness to God. ly earer my God to Thee, Xl earer to Thee, Even though it be a cross liiat raiseth me. Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God to Thee, nearer to Thee " Though like a wanderer, My sun gone down ; Darkness be over me, « - " My rest a stone ; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer my (hd to Thee, nearer to Thee. Here let my way appear fcteps up to heaven ; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given. Angels to beckon me, Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee. And when on joyful wina:, 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. 106 SPIRITUAL SONGS, 159. P. M. " Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.''^ |ne sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o'er and o'er — I am nearer home to-daj Than I ever have been before. 0' Nearer my Father's house, Where the many mansions be ; Nearer the great white throne ; Nearer the crystal sea : Nearer the bound of life, Where we lay our burdens down ; Nearer leaving the cross ; Nearer gaining the crown. Jesus, perfect my trust, Strengthen the hand of my faith ; Let me feel Thee near when I stand On the edge of the shore of death ; Feel Thee near when my feet Are slipping over the brink ; For it may be, I'm nearer home — Nearer now than I think. 160. L M. Happy Day, Oh, happy day, that fixed my choice On thee, my Saviour and my God ; Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 'iMWIMiii CHORUS. Happy day, happy day . Here in thy courts we'll gladly stay, And at thy footstool humbly pray That thou wouldst take our sins away • When Christ shall wash our sins away. Oh happy bond that seals my vows . To him who merits all my love ! Let cheerful anthems fill his house, While to his sacred shrine I move. Cho.— Happy day, happy day ! 'Tis done, the great transaction's done ; I am my Lord's, and he is mine : He drew me, and I followed on. Charmed to confess the voice divine. Cho.— Happy day, happy day ! High heaven, that heard the solemn vow That vow renewed shall daily hear ; . Till in life's latest hour I bow. And bless in death a bond so dear. Cho.— Happy day, happy day ! 161. 10's&4's. Homeward Bound. Out on an ocean all boundless we ride, We're homeward bound ; Tossed on the waves of a rough, restless tide We're homewerd bound ; Far from the safe, quiet harbor we've rode, Seeking our Father's celestial abode. Promise of which on us each he bestowed. We're homeward bound. 108 SPIRITUAL RONGS, Wildly the storm sweeps us on as it roars, We're homeward bound ; Look, yonder lie the bright heavenly shores, We're homeward bound. Steady, pilot, stand firm at the wheel ; Steady, wo soon shall outweather the gale : Oh how we fly 'neath the loud creaking sail. We're iiomeward bound. We'll tell the world as we journey along. We're homeward bound ; Try to persuade them to enter our throng. We're homeward bound. Come, trembling sinner, forlorn and oppressed. Join in our iramber. Oh oonio and be blest. Journey with us to the mansions of rest. We're homeward bound. Into the harbor of heaven we glide. We're home at last ; Softly we drift on its bright silver tide, We're home at last. Glory to God, all our dangers are o'er ; We stand secure on the glorified shore : Glory to God we will shout evermore, We're home at last ! 162. CM. The God of Bethel God of Bethel ! by whose hand Thy people still are fed ; . Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led. Our fervent prayers we now present Before thy throne of grace : God of our fathers ! be the God Of their succeeding race. 4. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 109 f 'iThrough each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide ; 'Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment iit provide. Oh, spread thy covering wings around! Till all our wanderings cease ; And at our Father's loved abode Our souls arri , e in peace. Now, with the humJbie voice of prayer. Thy mercy w€ implore ; Then, with the grateful voice of praise, Thy goodness we'll adore. 8s. 73. & 4s. Saviour, lead us. Saviour, like a Shepherd, lead us. Much we need thy tenderest care- ; In thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare : Blessed Jesus, * Thou hast bought us : Thine we are. Thou hast promised to receive us. Poor and sinful though we be ; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free : Blessed Jesus, Let us early turn to Thee. Early let us seek Thy favour. Early let us do Thy will : Blessed Lord, and only Saviour, With Thyself our bosoms fill : Blessed Saviour, jlhou hast loved us, love us still, no SPIRITTTAT, SONGS,. 164. Beautiful River. Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod ; With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God ? CHORUS. Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river,. Gather with the saints at the river... That flows ])y the throne of God.. On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever. All the happy, golden day. Cho. — Yes, we'll gather, etc. Ere we reach the shining river,. Lay we every burden down, Grace our spirits will deliver. And provide a rol^e and crown. Gho.— Yes, we'll gather, etc . Soon we'll reach the silver river. Soon our pilgrimage will cease ;, Soon our happy hearts will quiver, With the melody of peace. Cho. — Yes, we'll gather, etc. . 165* D L. M. The Hour of Prayer. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer^. That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known • mm^ i ALl'llABETICALLX AKKAMUED. lU In seasons of distress and grief . My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shull my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness EngJige the waiting soul to bless : And since he bids me seek his face, Believe his word, and trust his grace^ I'll cast on him my every care. And wait for thee sweet hour of prayer. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, May I thy consolations share. Till from mount Pisgah's holy height I view my home, and take my flight ; This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise To seize the everlasting prize. And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer. ^66. 7s. & 6s. The old, old story. r| lell me the old, old story, X. Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and his glory. Of Jesus and his love. Tell me the story simply, As to a little child, 'JFor I am weak and weary, And helpless and defiled. CHORUS. Tell me the old, old story, 'Of Jesus and his love. 112 SPIRITUAL SONGS,, Tell me the story slowly, That I mny take it in — That wonderlul redeinption,. (jiod's remedy I'or sin. Tell me the ntory often ; For I forget so soon, The early (lew of morning • Has passed away at noon. Ciio.^Tell me, etc. Tell me the story softly, With earnest tones and grave j.^ Remember I'm the sinner Whom Jesus came to save. Tell me tJiat story always. If you would leally be. In any time of trouble, A comforter to me. Cho. — Tell me, etc. Tell me the same old story, When you have cause to fear - That this world's empty glory Is costing me too dear. Yes, and when that world's glory Is dawning on my soul, Tell me the old, old story, " Christ Jesus makes thee whole,'/' Cho. — Tell me, etc..-: 167. V.M. The Sweetest Name. There is no name so swe t on earth, No name so sweet in heaven. The name, before his wondrous birth. To CJiribt the Saviour given. . k 'ai # ■■'■im--f^A-.^ .-t^,:^!:^-- , ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. CHORUS. ' Wc love to 8ino; around our Kino., And Imd him •' l.lessed Jesus '^'^ For there's no w )r,l cu- ever Iieard, »u dear, so swoet as Jesus. His fuunaii name thej did proclaim, When Ahram's son they se-vled h^n • Ihe name that still, hy(4r3ij Deliverer revealed i dm. " And when he hung upon the tree, Ihey wrote this name above him,- Ihat all might see the reason we i^or evermore nuist love him. So now up(»n his Father's tin-one, Almighty to release us From sin and pains, he gladly reigns The Prince and Saviour Jesus. 168. ^ ^g^ Angels hovering round. , There are angels ho V 'ring round -ll To carry the tidings home. ' ''^ lo the new Jerusalem, Poor sinners are coming home. And Jesus bids them come, Ihere's glory all around. 11 a 169« C. M, Coming Home. The day has come, the joyful day. At length the day hai come ^' When saints and angels joy display, Uer sinners coming home; 114 SPIRITUAL SONG§, ii ! 1, They're coming home, they're coming home, Behold them coming home, - And saints and angels joy display. O'er sinners coming home. How beautiful on mountains' top, The herald's feet appear ; While tidings, blessed tidings drop. The broken heart to cheer. They're coming, etc. The saints of God fresh courage take. Are strong in conquering prayer ; The hosts of hell with terror shake. While God displays his power, They're coming, etc. Pleased with the news, the saints below^ In songs their tongues employ. Beyond the skies the tidings go, And heaven is filled with joy. They're coming, etc. 170. CM. The Christian encouraged under trials. Ten thousand followers of the Lamb, Who once this desert trod. And suffered for their Saviour's name. Are resting with their God. Hard hours of grief they waded througli. While fighting here below ; But now they've bid a long adieu To all these scenes of woe. Safely they've reached the peaceful shore Where lo^/e immortal reigns. Where storms of sorrow are no more. And they forget their pains. J s^SBm H ^fimmmmmfjmmm 1 ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. Then, my soul ! I must purRue My Jesus and my love, Till I shall meet in glory too. With all the saints above. Soon I shall sing the Victor's song In mansions of delight. And join the vast angelic throng • Far from the shades of night. 171. C.W.. Christ our Pnest—Melchizedek.. Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb f We love to hear of thee ; No music's like thy charming name,. Nor half so svv^eet can be. O may we ever hear thy voice In mercy to us speak ; And in our priest v^^e will rejoice, Thou great Melchiiodek. Our Jesus shall be still ouv theme. While in this world we stay ; We'll sing our Jesus' lovely name^ When all things else decay. When we appear in yonder cloud,. With all the ransomed throng. Then will we sing more sweet, more loud^ And Christ shall be our song.' - L. M. The baptism of Christ.. The great Redeemer we adore, ^^ .^i . Who came the lost to seek and save. Went humbly down from Jordan's shore To find a tomb beneath its wave. nr> 173 110 SPIRITUAL SONGS, " Thus it becomes us to fulfil AH righteousness," he meekly said:: Why should Ave then to do his will E'er be ashamed, or be afraid? With thee into the watery tomb, Lord, 'tis our glory to descend ; 'Tis wondrous grace that gives us room To find a grave with such a friend. Yet, as the yielding waves give way, To let us sec the light iigain. So, on thy resurrection day. The bandfe of death proved weak and vain, Thus, when thou shrA,lc again appear, The gates of death shall open wide ; Our dust thy mighty voice shall hear. And rise and triumph at thy side. ^ aT3. H. M. The BkssfJ fssus. ' 'Tho once became a child. And k d a life of grief — Was humble, meek, and mild, And toiled for our relief? The Blessed Jesus — he came down From heaven, to raise us to a crown. Who constantly obeyed, And loved his parents well — From duty never strayed, Nor did an untruth tell ? The Blessed Jesus ; in his life Was neither pride, deceit, nor strife. 1 ar4. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANCIfiD. Wj Who suffered, bled, and died, 10 save our souls from hell— I'or us was crucified, I hat M'o in Heaven mio-ht dwell '^ The Blessed Jesus shed his Ibod ' 10 reconcile our souls to God. Whom then should I obev Andlovewithallmjheiit'? f,^^F'^ho«^ should I thi« day With all my follies part ? 1 he Blessed Jesus; nmy his ffrace <^uide me in all his lovely waf sT may I ever shun rhe paths ofsin and woe, And when bij life is done, 10 Christ's embraces 2:0 ! I he Blessed Jesus then will be Myjoy to all eternity. Key. C. IVppfr • C. M. ''4jw The everlasting Sabbath. When, fcr Jesus, when shall 1 Uehoia thee all serene ; Blest in perpetual, sabbath-dav, VVithout a veil between? Assist me, while I wander here Amidst a world of cares • ' Incline my heart to pray w'ith love And then accept my pray ere. ' Kelease my soul from everv chain— JNo more sin's captive led ; And pardon a repenting child For whom the Savioui bledj 118 SPIRITUAL SONGS, Spare me, my God, spare the soul That gives itself to thee ; Take all that T possess below, But give thyself to me. Thy Spirit, my Father, give, To be my guide and friend. To light my path to ceaseless joys. To Sabbaths without end. 175. li. M. A continuing city. n "VV^e've no abiding city here :" This may distress the worldly mind ; ]$ut should not cost the saint a tear. Who hopes a'better rest to find. *' We've no abiding city here :" Then let us live as pilgrims do ; Let not the world our rest appear, But let us haste from all below. ,>> " We've no abiding city here We seek a city out of sight; - Zion its name — the Lord is there, Tt shines with everlasting light. Oh, sweet abod^ of peace and love. Where pilgrims, freed from toil are blest ! Had I the pinions of the dove, 1 *d fly to thee, and be at rest. ' But hush, my soul, nor dare repine ! The time my God appoints is best : > While here, to do his will be mine ; And his to fix my time of rest. I *^ ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 1T6. P.M. None but Jesus. Weeping will not save me — Though my face were bathed in tears, That could not allay my fears, Could not wash the sins of years ; Weeping will not save me. CHORUS. Jesus wept and died for me ; Jesus suffered m the tree ; Jesus waits to make me free ; He alone can save me ' Working will not save mt; — Purest deeds that I can do, Holiest thoughts and feelings too, Cannot form my soul anew ; Working will not save me. Cho. — Jesus wept, etc. Waiting will not save me — Helpless, guilty, lost I lie, In my ears though Mercy cry, If I wait I so(m must die ; Waiting will not save me. Chc. — Jesus wepv, etc. Faith in Christ will save me — Let me trust thy loving Son, Trust the work that he has done, To his arms, Lord, help me run ; , Faith in Christ will save me. Cho. — Jesus wept, etc. 119 120 SPIRITUAL SONGS, il 177. 14s. Home, sweet Home. While through this ban'en wilderness, so wearily we toam, 'Tis sweet to cast a look above, and think we're going home. I know that there the trials of our pilgrimage shall cease, And all the waves of earthly woe be hushed to Heavenly peace. Home ! Home ! sweet, sweet Home ! Oh ! for that land of rest above, our own Eternal Home. These trees are not the trees that grow in beauty by the side Of that bright fljod, who&e living stream through sinless regions glide — We see not here the immortal fruit, the fadeless flowers that bloom On hills of light, through vales of peace, at our bright Eden Home. Home, Home, etc. The tones we hear are not the tones of beauty and of love, ■'■■■'. That breathe from thousand harps the sound of endless joys above — While here we tread with haste along, with trembling and with fear, For Oh ! this world is not our home, w^e've no continuing here. Home, Home, etc. ... - - ^HtMMiianMi mmmam B«^M9.mill«*^Mt*VMMV«M[^|||||mgg|| ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 121 Oh ! for the death of those who die like sunset in the west, And sink secure in Jesus' love, to calm un- troubled rest — They stand before their Father's face, all tears and trembling o'er, Redeemed and washed, they dwell at home, and shall go out no more. Home, Home, etc. 1T8. Ts. & 63. Christian Work. > Work, for the night is coming, Work through the morning hours ; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work 'mid springing flowers ; Work when the day grows brighter. Work in the glowing sun ; Work, ibr the night is coming. When man's work is done. Work, for the night is coming. Work through the sunny noon ; Fill brightest hours with labor, ' ; Rest comes sure and soon. Give every flying minute ' -- ' Something to keep in store ; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. Work, for the night is coming, - - ^ Under the sunset skies ; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies. Work, till the last beam fadeth, ::v T" Fadeth to shine no more; Work while the night is dark'cing, " When man's work is o'er. 122 SPIRITUAL SONGS, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED, \ 1T9. 8s. & 3s. On the way to heaven. We're trav'ling home to heaven above ; Will you go? To sing the Saviour's dying love ; Will you go? Millions have reached thao 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? Far, far from curse, "^nd death, 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? The way to heaven is strait and plain ; Will you go? Repent, believe, be born again ; - ; Will you gr>? The Saviour cries aloud to thee, ** Take up your cross and follow me. And thou shalt my salvation see." -- • Will yju 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 Je»us Christ to dwell ; Let me go." - mmm OONTENTS. ' Page A little while, — our Lord shall come.. .L. M. 89 A charge to keep I liave S M. 89 Abide witli me lOs. 90 A crown of glory bright 6s. 91 Awake, and sing the song S. M. 24 All hail the power of Jesus' name CM. 25 A throne of grace CM. 41 Am I a soldier of the cross '? CM. 47 Awake, my soul ; stretch every nerve, C M. 48 Alas ! and did my Saviour bleed 1 CM. 34 As flows the rapid river 7s. & 6s. 65 And will the Judge descend ? S. M. 69 Amazing grace — how sweet the sound ! C M. 82 Beautiful Zion built above 6 8s. 91 By cool Siloam's shady rill CM. 63 Blest be the tie that binds S. M. 67 Begone, unbelief ! my Saviour is. 10s. & lis. 8o Brethren, while we sojourn here 7s. 81 Come, ye weary, heavy laden 8s. 7s. &4s. 92 Come to Jesus 93 Come happy souls CM. 17 Come let us join our cheerful songs C M. 26 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove C M. 26 Come, ye sinners, poor 8s. 7s. & 4s. 27 Come sinners to the gospel feast CM. 28 Come, weary sinner, in whose breast. ..C M. 31 Come, thou Fount of every blessine.Ss. & 7s. 39 Come, we that love the Lord S. M. 63 Come, let us join our friends above CM. 65 Commit thou all thy griefs S. M. 76 Children of the heavenly King 7s. 79 Come gracious Lord, descend and dwell.L. M. 6 Come, let us join, with sweet accord. . . C M. 8 124 CONTENTS. Fugr Dismiss U8 with thy blessing, Lord. . . .L, M. \) Delay nof, delay not lis. 31 Depth of mercy ! ean there be 7s. 84 Down to the sacred wave S. M. 68 Early, ray God, witliout delay CM. 5 Exalt the Lord our God S. M. 9 Earth has engrossed my love too long. . C. M. 85 From every stormy wind L, M. 40 From whence doth this union arise ? 8s. 8S Far Irom my thoughts, vain world,, . . .L. M. 61 From Greenland's icy mountains. . . .7s. tfc 6s. 64 God is love, his mercy brightens 8s. & 7s. 11 God is the refuge of his saints L. M. 11 Grace ! 'tis a charming sound S. M. 35 Great God, how infinite art thou ! CM. 10 Give me the wings of faith to rise CM. 49 Great is the Lord our God . . . S. M. 57 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds !. .C M. 77 How sweet to leave the world awhile. . . C M. 87 How did my heart rejoice to hear CM. 3 How happy is the child who hears CM. 64 Happy the soul to Jesus joined CM. 66 How condescending and how kind....C M. 60 How firm a foundation, ye saints. ....... lis. 83 Hasten, O sinner, to be wise L. M. 93 Heart be still 94 How charming is the place S. M. 86 Hail to the brightness of Zion's .... lis. & lOs. 87 I lay my sins on Jesus. 7s. & 6s. 95 I heard the voice of Jesus say ,D. C M. 96 I was a wandering sheep S. M. 96 In the Christian's home in glory P. M. 97 I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger P. M. 98 In the cross of Christ I rjlory 8s. & 7s. 17 MHii& CONTEXTS. 125' JO 8 7 Page in evil lonjr I took delijilit CM. 83 I'm not ashanied lo own my Lv)rd C. M. 36 I love to Htual awliilc jivvay CM. 40 In all my Lord's appointed ways C M. (S It' 'tis sweet to niinj)le meet L. M. 20 Join all the glorious names H. M. 22 Jesus, I love thy charming name C M. 23 Jesus, and shall it ever be L. M. 8(> Jerusalem ! my glorious home ! CM. 73 Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone L. M. 76 Jesus, my Lord, my chief delight L. M. 102 Jesus save my dying soul 7s. 78- Kindred in Christy for his dear sake. . . .L. M. 59 Life is the time to serve the Lord L. M. 103 Like sheep we went astray S. M. 15^ Let every mortal ear attend CM. 29 Laborers of Christ, arise S. M. 50 Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear. .C M. 8 Long have we heard the joyful sound. .C M. 51 My heavenly home is bright and fair. .L. M, 103 May the grace of Christ 8s. & 7s. 9' Majestic sweetness sits enthroned C M. 16 My glorious Lord, I own thy right L. M. 37 My dear Redeemer and my Lord L. M. «44 My soul, be on thy guard S. M. 4T My God, the spring of all my joys CM. 43- 126