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BY DIRECTION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF EASTERN CANADA. QUEBEC : - rUINTED BY G. STANLEY, ANN STREET. 1845. i . M PREFACE. ll This selection of Church Psalmody has been prepared in accordance with a resolution passed at the annual meeting of the Congregational Union of Eastern Can- ada, held in July, 1844. The desire for such a publication had become general, in consequence of the difficulty of procuring the volumes now in use ; — the great inconvenience of having two books, one of which is divided into four, and sometimes five parts ;— and the number of psalms and hymns not adapted to Public Worship, and which are seldom or never used in our assembles. It was found that by the omission of these, a book suf- ficiently comprehensive might be produced ; which, being more economical, portable, and simple in its arrange- ment, would contribute greatly to the ?onvenience of the churches, and especially of strangers worshipping with us. Dr. Watts*s Psalms and Hymns have therefore been made the basis of this collection ; the remainder being taken almost exclusively from the Hymn Book published by the Congregational Union of England and Wales. It will be found that some excellent compositions in the Congregational Hymn Book are not inserted in this volume ; — the reason must be found in the principle upon which this selection has been«made> viz: the desira- bleness of having one book for public worship, — a Preface, .VOLUME F(Hi THE Church ; — and it will be seen that those only arc omitted, which, on account of their sub- ject, or style, or metre, are unsuitable for congregational singing. But some of these are so admirably adapted to de- votional purposes in the parlour and the closet, that if those who possess that volume will use it in their social cir- cles and private retirement, they may derive from it more pleasure and spiritual improvement, than if their books remained in the sanctuary, where not a few of these valu- able pieces would have continued useless and unnoticed. Although this volume will be found to contain a larger number of hymns of praise, and on a greater variety of subjects than any book of Church Psalmody, it may still be regretted by some that other sources were not more freely resorted to, and a yet p^'^^ter variety secured. But it was found that to extend election, by increasing the size and price of the volume, would render it less generally acceptable and useful, and greatly interfere with its adoption, by compelling the immediate change of books ; whereas by a little care in the annouucement of the hymn, those who are unable or unwilling to furnish themselves with this volume, may continue to use the books they have, until the greater convenience of one hook shall have induced all to adopt it. The same consideration has led to the admission of fewer alterations than might otherwise have been deemed desirable. These have in general been confined to a few words where the sentiment was incorrect, or the phrase- ology decidedly objectionable. Such a course seemed far preferable to the omission of -a suitable and valuable I 'i V.I Pre/ace, hymn ; or to the retention of inaccuracies i)r improprie- ties* which have given pain to the devout worshipper, and have not unfrequently been used by the enemies of the gospel to the prejudice of some of its most important and glorious truths. Much attention has been bestowed on the arrangement of the Hymns in reference to subjects and occasions ; by which, it is hoped, great facility of selection has been se- cured. This will be in some measure also promoted by the passages • of scripture which have been prefixed to Watts's Psalms and Hymns, in accordance with the plan adopted in the Congregational Hymn Book. The labour which this compilation has involved, though very considerable, will be well rewarded, should it con- tribute In any measure to the more general and pleasur- able engagement in that part of Divine Worship which has been not improperly denominated — ** the work or ANGELS AND SERAPHS.'* T. ATKINSON. Mount FleasanT} Quebec, A^l, 1845. ' ■ HYMNS FOK PUBLIC WORSHIP. « IN PSALMS AND HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS, SINGING WITH GRACE IN YOUR HEARTS TO THE LORD." — Col. iii. 16. 1 • " Blessed is the man that walketh not in the coun* selof the ungodly.^^ Ps. i. 1. (c. m.) 1 BLEST is ihe man who shuns the place Where sinners love to meet ; Who fears to tread their wicked ways, And hates the scoffer's seat : 2 But in the statutes of the Lord Has plac'd his chief delight ; By day he reads or hears the word, And meditates by night. 3 [He, like a plant of generous kind, By living waters set, Safe from the storms and blasting wind, Enjoys a peaceful state.] 4 Green as the leaf and ever fair Shall his profession shine, While fruits of holiness appear Like clusters on the vine. T'he Psalms. 5 Not so the impious and unjust ; What vain designs they form ! Their hopes are blown away like dust, Or chafF before the storm. 6 Sinners in judgment shall not stand Among the sons of grace, When Christ, the Judge, at his right hand Appoints his saints a place. . I ; \t: 2. «< He shall he like a tree planted by the rivers of water. "^^ Ps. i. 3. (s. m.) 1 THE man is ever blest Who shuns the sinners' ways. Among their counsels never stands, Nor takes the scomer's place ; 2 But makes the law of God ^ His study and delight, Amidst the labours of the day. And watches of the night. 3 He like a tree shall thrive. With waters near the root ; Fresh as the leaf his name shall live. His works are heavenly fruit. 4 Not so th' ungodly race. They no such blessings find ; ^heir hopes shall flee like empty chaff Before the driving wind. 5 How will they bear to stand Before that judgment-seat. Where all the saints at Christ's right-hand In full assembly meet? 3 The Psalms. 4 6 [He knows, and he approves The way the righteous go ; But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow.] 3. " His leaf also shaU not vnther : — the ungodly are not soJ*^ Ps. i. 3, 4. (l. m.) 1 HAPPY the man whose cautious feet Shun the broad way that dinners go, Who hates the place where atheists meet, And fears to talk as scoffers do. 2 He loves t' employ his morning light Among the statutes of the Lord ; And spends the wakeful hours of nightj With pleasure pondering o'er the word. 3 He, like a plant by gentle streams, Shall flourish in immortal green ; And heaven will shine with kindest beams On every work his hands begin. 4 But sinners find their counsels crost ; As chaff before the tempest flies, So shall their hopes be blown and lost. When the last trumpet shakes the skies^ 5 [In vain the rebel seeks to stand In judgment with the pious race ; The dreadful Judge v^th stem command Divides him to a diflerent place. j 4. « Why do the heathen rageJ^^ Ps. ii. 1. (s. m.) 1 [MAKER and Sovereign Lord Of heaven, and earth, and seas, Thy providence confirms thy word> And answers thy decrees. . »i The Psalms, 2 The things so long ^oretold By David are fulfill'd, When Jews and Gentiles join'd to slay Jesus, thine holy child.] 3 Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jews, with one accord, Bend all their counsels to destroy Th' anointed of the Lord? 4 Rulers and kings agree '^ To form a vain design ; Against the Lord their powers unite, Against his Christ they join. 5 The Lord derides their rage, And will support his throne : He that hath rais'd him from the dead Hath ovm'd him for his Son. 6 Now he's ascended high, ^ And asks to rule the earth ; The merit of his blood he pleads. And pleads his heavenly birth. 7 He asks, and God bestows A large inheritance 5 -^ • Far as the world's remotest ends His kingdom shall advance. 8 The nations that rebd Must feel his iron rod ; He'll vindicate those honours well Which he receiv'd from God. 9 Be wise, ye rulers, now. And worship at his throne ; With trembling joy, ye people, bow To God's exalted Son. i\\ The Psalms. 5. « Hear me when I caU, God of my righteous- ness,^^ Ps. iv. 1. (L. M.) 1 O GOD of grace and righteousness, Hear and attend, when I complain ; Thou hast enlarg'd me in distress ; Bow down a gracious ear again. 2 Ye sons of men, in vain ye try To turn my glory into shame ; How long will scoffers love to lie, And dare reproach my Saviour's name ! 3 Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside ; He hears the cry of penitents For the dear sake of Christ that died. » 4 When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness. We put our trust in God alone, And glory in his pard'ning grace. 5 Let th' unthinking many say, ' Who will bestow some earthly good V '. But, Lord, thy Ught and love we pray. Our souls desire this heavenly food. 6. <« My voice shalt thou hear in the morning ^ Ps. V. 3. (c. M.) 1 LORD, in the morning thou shalt hear My voice ascending high ; To thee will I direct my prayer. To thee lift up mine eye ; 2 Up to the hills where Christ is gone To plead for all his saints. Presenting at his Father's throne, Our gongs and our complaints. a2 TIte Psalms. 3 Thou art a God, before whose siglit The wicked shall not stand ; Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, Nor dwell at thy right-hand. 4 But to thy house will I resort. To taste thy mercies there ; I will frequent thine holy court, And worship in thy fear. 5 O may thy Spirit guide my feet In ways of righteousness ? Make every path of duty straight And plain before my face. '. :'' .l\\ /• ^' O Lordy hov^ excellent is thy name in all the earth,^^ Ps. viii. 1. (c. m.) 1 O LORD, our Lord, how wondrous great Is thine exalted name ! The glories of thy heavenly state Let men and babes proclaim. 2 When I behold thy works on high. The moon that rules the night, \ And stars that well adorn the sky. Those moving worlds of light ; — 3 Lord, what is ;nan, or all his race. Who dwells so far below, That thou should'st visit him with grace, And love his nature so ? 4 That thy beloved Son should bear To take a mortal form. Made lower than his angels are. To save a dying worm ! 7 The Psalms, 5 Let him be crowned with majesty, Who bow'd his head to death ; And be his honours sounded high, By all things that have breath. 6" Jesus, our Lord, how Wondrous great Is thine exalted name ! The glories of thy heavenly state Let the whole earth proclaim. c. « What is man^ that thou art mindful of him,^^ Ps. viii. 4. (l. m.) 1 LORD, what was man, when made at first, Adam, the offspring of the dust, That thou should'st set him and his race But just below an angel's place ? 2 That thou should'st raise his nature ^o, And make him lord of all below ; Make every earthly thing submit, And pay their homage at hiB feet 1 3 But ! what brighter glories wait, To crown the second Adam's state ! What honours shall thy Son adorn, Who condescended to be bom ! ' 4 See him below his angels made, See him entombed among th^ dead. To save a ruined world from sin ! But he shall reign with power divine. ^ 5 The world to come, redeem'd from all The miseries that attend the fall, New made and glorious, shall submit At our exalted Saviour's feet. T]ie Fualms, 10 9. <( I will praise thecy Lord^ with my whole heart,^^ Ps. ix. 1. (c. Mo) 1 WITH my whole heart I'll raise my song. Thy wonders I'll proclaim; Thou Sovereign Judge of right and wrong Wilt put my foes to shame. 2 I'll sing thy majesty and grace j My God prepares his throne, To judge the world in righteousness. And make his justice known. 3 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove For all the poor opprest, To save the people of his love, And give the weary rest. 4 The men that know thy name, will trust In thy abundant grace ; For thou didst ne'er forsake the just. Who humbly sought thy face. 4 5 Sing praises to the righteous Lord, Who dwells on Zion's hill, Who executes his threat'ning word, And doth his grace fulfil. 10. (i Lordy who shall abide in thy tabernacle ?^^ Ps. XV. 1. (L. M.) 1 WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place. Great God, and dwell before thy face ? — The man who loves religion now. And humbly walks with God below : 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean, Whose lips still speak the thing they mean ; No slander dwells upon his tongue ; He hates to do his neighbour wrong.' 10 The Pialmi. 11 3 He lores his enemies, and prays For those who curse him to his face ; And doth to all men still the same That he would hope or wish from them. 4 Yet when his holiest works are done, His cx)ul depends on grace alone ; — This is the man thy face shall see, . » And dwell^for ever, Lord, with thee. II. <' / wiU behold thy face in righteousness*^^ Ps. xvii. 15. (l. m.) 1 [LORD, I am thine ; but thou wilt prove My faith, my patience, and my love ; When men of spite against me join. They are the sword, the hand is thine.] 2 What sinners value, I resign ; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine ; I shall behold Qiy blissful face. And ttfmd complete in righteousness. 3 This life's a dream., an empty show ; But the bright world to which I go- Hath joys substantial and sincere, When shall I wake, and find me there ? 4* glorious hour ! O blest abode ! . I shall be near ind like my God ! And flesh and sin no more control , The sacred pleasures of the soul. 5 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last tnimpet's joyful sound ; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. 12 The Psalmx. 13 12* « Tkt Lord is my Rock.^^ Ps. xviii. 1. (l.m.) 1 JUST are thy ways, and true thy word, Grt.dt Rock of my secure abode ; Who is a God, beside the Lord ? Or Where's a refuge like our God ] 2 'Tis he that girds me with his might, Gives me his holy sword to wield ; And, while with sin and hell I fight, Spreads his salvation for my shield. 3 He lives (and blessed be my Rock !) The God of my salvation lives, The dark designs of hell are broke ; Sweet is the peace my Father gives. 13. ^^ The heavem declare thy glory. ^^ Ps. xix. 1. (s. M.) 1 BEHOLD the lofty sky Declares its maker, God ; And all his stany works on high Proclaim his power abroad. 2 The darkness and the light Still keep their course the same ; While night to day, and day to night. Divinely teach his name. 3 In every difF'rent land, Their gen'ral voice is known ; They show the wonders of his hand. And orders of his throne. 4 But we may well rejoice, To U8 he gives his word, fTe are not left to nature's voice To bid U8 know the Lord. 13 The Psalms. 5 His statutes and commands Are set before our eyes, He puts his gospel in our hands, Where our salvation lies. 6 His laws are just and pure, His truth without deceit, His promises for ever sure. And his rewards are great. 7 While of thy works I sing, Thy glory to pn :laim, Accept the praise, my God, my King, In my Redeemer's name. 14 14. « The law of the Lord is perfect. ^^ Ps, xix. 7. (s. M.) 1 BEHOLD the morning sun Begins his glorious way ; His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. 2 But where the gospel comes. It spreads diviner light. It calls dead sinners from their tombs. And gives the blind their sight. 3 How perfect is thy word ! And all thy judgments just! For ever sure thy promise. Lord, And men securely trust. 4> My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions given O ! may I never read in vain, But find the path to heaven ! u The Ptalms. 15 5 I hear thy word with love, And I would fain obey $ Send thy good Spirit from above, To guide me lest I stray. 6 who can ever find The errors of his ways Yet with a bold presumptuous mind I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of every sin ; Forgive my secret faults ; And cleanse this guilty soul of mine, Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. 8 While with my heart and tongue, I spread thy praise abroad, Accept the worship and the song. My Saviour and my God, 15 " Day unto day uttereth speech,^^ Ps. xix. 2. (L. M.) 1 THE heav'ns declare thy glory, Lord, In every star thy wisdom shines ; But when our eyes behold thy word, We read thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days, thy power confess ; But the blest volume thou hast writ Reveals thy justice and thy grace. 3 Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand j So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. IS Th§ Pialmt. le 4 Nor shall thy epreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth has run \ Till Christ has all the nations blest ' That see the light or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise ! Bless the dark world with heavenly light ! Thy gospel makes the isimple wise,' Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right* 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view. In souls renew'd, and sins forgiven : Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heaven. 16, " Tl\e Lord is my ShepherdJ^ Ps. xxiii..!. (L, M.) 1 MY shepherd is the living Lord ; Now shall my wants be well suppL )d ; His providence and holy word Become my safety and my guide. 2 In pastures where salvation grows He makes me feed, he makes me rest : There living water gently flows. And heavenly food divinely blest. 3 My wand'ring feet his ways mistake ; Bui he restores my soul to peace, And leads me, J his mere's 4e, In the fair paths of righteousnes. 4 Though I walk through the gloomy vale. Where death and all its terrors are. My heart and hope shall never fail, For God my Shepherd 's with me ther*. B i rr t 16 The Psalms. 17 5 Amidst the darkness and the deeps Thou art my comfort, thou my stay ; \ Thy staff supports my feeble steps. Thy rod directs my doubtful way. 6 Surely the mercies of the Lord Attend his children all their days ; Within his courts I'll hear his word, And seek his face, and sing his praise. 17« « 7«nK /car no «inZ." Ps. xxiii. 4. (cm.) 1 My shepherd will supply my need,. Jehovah is his name ; In pastures fresh he makes me feed Beside the living stream. 2 He brings my wandering spirit back, When I forsake his ways ; And leads me, for his mercy's sake, In paths of truth and grace. 3 When I .vaJk through the shades of death. Thy presence is my stay ; , A word of thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. 4 Thy hand, in sight of all my foes. Doth still my table spread ; My cup with blessings overflows. Thine oil anoints my head. 6 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days ; may thy house be mine abode, And all my work be praise ! i) There would I find a settled rest, (While others go and come) No more a stranger or a guest, But like a child at home. 18 The P$aim$. 19 18 19. « Hi reiioreth my toulJ* Pt. xxiii. S. (i.M.y THE Lord my shepherd is^ I shall be well supply 'd ; Since he is mine and I am his. What can I want beside ? He leads me to the plac« Where heavenly pasture grows, 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 thro' death's dark thad*. My Shepherd's with me there. In sight of all my foes, Thou dost my table spread, My cup with blessings overflows. And joy exalts my head. The bounties of thy love Shall crown my following days ; Nor from thy house will I remove. Nor cease to speak thy praise. << He leadcth me in the paths of rightiout- wcs»." Ps. xxiii. 3. (6— 8's.) THE Lord my pasture shall prepare. And feed me with a shepherd's care : His presence shall my wants supply. And guard me with a watchful eye : My noon-day walks he wiU attend. And all my midnight houra defend. 19 The Psahns, 20 2 When in the suHry glebe I faint, L .. Or on thd thirsty mountain pant, To fertile vales and dewy meads My weary, wandering steps he leads, Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow, 3 Though in a bare and rugged way. Through devious lonely wilds I stray. Thy presence shall my pains beguile ; The barren wilderness shall smile, With verdant green and herbage crowned ; And streams shall murmur all around. Af Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread ; / ^ My steadfast heart shall fear no Ul, For thou, O Lord ! art with me still. ' Thy friendly hand shall give me aid. And guide me through the dreadful shade. 20. (f Thy rod omd thy staffs they comfort me.'^ Ps. xxiii. 4. (H. M.) 1 THE Lord my Shepherd is. And he my soul will keep. He knoweth who are his, And wutcheth o'er his sheep. Away with every anxious fear : ^" ^' I cannot want while he is near. 2 His wisdom doth provide The pasture where I feed : Where the still waters gUde Along the quiet mead. He leads my feet ; and, when I roam, O'tilakes and brings the wanderer home. 20 The P&almt. 21 3 He leads, himself, the way His faithful iiock should take. Those who his voice obey. His love will ne'er forsake ; For he has pledged his holy name ; — He who for ever is the same. 4 Let me but feel him near, Death's gloomy pass in view, I'll walk without a fear The shadowy valley through. With rod and staff, my Shepherd's care Will guide my steps, and guard me there. 5 Still is my table spread ; My foes stand silent by. I feed on living bread ; My cruse is never dry : And surely love and mercy will Attend me on my journey still. 6 Still hope and grateful praise Shall form my constant song ; Shall cheer my gloomiest days, And tune my dying tongue : Until my ransomed soul shall rise, To praise him better in the skies. 21 . « Who shall ascend into the hUl of the Lord ?'' Fs. xxiv. 3. (c. M.) 1 THE earth for ever is the Lord's, With Adam's numerous race ; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas, 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode ? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. ' b2 ft The Psalmt. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace ; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our soul's immortal poweni To meet the Lord prepay, Lift up their everlasting doors. The King of glory's near. 5 The King of glory ! Who can tell The wonders of his might ? He rules the nations : but to dwell With sain^ is his delight. « n I ' p '; 22. <f Who shall stand in his Iwly place ?" Ps. xxiv. 3. (l. M.) 1 THE spacious earth is all the Lord's, And men, and worms, and beasts and bir4|i : He rais'd the building on the seas. And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there's a brighter world on high. Thy palace, Lord, above the sky : Who shall ascend that blest abode. And dwell so near his maker God ? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands iure clean, Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless. And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These ^xe the men, the pious race That seek the God of Jacob's face ; These shall enjoy the blissful sight, And dw^U in everlasting light. n The Piafms. U 23, « Unto thcty O Lord, do I lift tip mysovl,** Ps. xxr, 1. (s. M.) 1 I X.IFT my soul to God, My trust is in his name ; Let not my foes, that seek my blood. Still triumph in my shame. 2 Sin and the powers of hell Persuade me to despair ; Lord, make me know thy covenant well. That I may 'scape the snare. 3 From the first dawning light Till tlie dark evening rise, . For thy salvation, Lcard, I wait With ever longing eyes. 4» Remember all thy grace, And lead me in tliy truth ; Forgive the sins of riper days. And follies of my youth. 5 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his ways, And every humble sinner find The riches of his grace. 6 For his own goodness' sake He saves my soul from shame ; He pardons (though my guih be great) Through my Redeemer's name. 24. « T%e meek wiU he teach his wayJ*^ Ps. XXV, 9-13. (s. M.) Where shall the man be found That fears t' offend his God, That loves the gospel's joyful sound, An^ tiembles at the rod ! 2# The Psalms. 25 ' i J 2 The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart ; The wonders of his cov'nant show, And all his love impart. 3 The dealings of his hand Are truth and mercy still, "With such as to his cov'nant stand, And love to do }iis will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease Before their Maker's face, Their seed shall taste the promisee In their extensive grace. 25. ^^Lordy I have loved the hahiiation of thy ^ house,^^ Ps. xxvi. 8. (l. m.) 1 JUDGUE me, O Lord, and prove my ways, And try my reins, and try my heart ; My faith upon tliy promise stays, . Nor from thy law my feet depart. 2 [I hate to walk, I hate to sit Witli men of vanity and lies ; The scoffer and the hypocrite Are the abhorrence of mine eyes.] 3 Amongst thy saints will I appear. With hands well washed in innocence ; But, when I stand before thy bar, The blood of Christ is my defence. 4 I lovj thy habitation, Lord, The temple where thine honours dwell ; There shall I hear thy holy word. And there thy works of wonder tell. 5 Let not my soul be join'd at last With men of treachery and blood.^ Since I my days on earth have past Among the saints and near my God. 26 The Psalmi* 27 ,1^ 26, « One thing have I desired of the hrrd?^ Ps. xxvii. 4. (c. M.) ^ 1 THE Lordof ^ory is my light, . And my salvation too ; God is my strength, nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 4; 2 One privilege my heart desires ; — O grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God ! 3 There shall I offer my requests, And see thy beauty still. Shall hear thy messages of love. And there enquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, There may his children hide : God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around ; And songs of joy and victwy Within thy temple sound* -' 1 27. ^^Seekyemyface,^^ Ps. xxvii. 8. (cm.) 1 SOON as I heard my Father say, ' Ye children, seek my grace ;' My heart replied without delay, ' I'll seek my Father's face.'* 2 Let not thy face be hid from me. Nor frown my soul away ; God of my life, I fly to tliee In a distressing day. 27 The Psalmu. 28 3 Should friends and kindred, near and dear. Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply, i My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believed That grace would soon provide relief; — • Nor was my hope deceived. 5 Wait on tlie Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up ; He'll raise your spirit when it faints. And far exceed your hope, 28. « Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,^* Ps. xxxii. L (s. M.) 1 O BLESSED souls are they Whose sins are cover'd o'er ! Divinely blest, to whom the Lord Imputes their guilt no more ! 2 They mourn their follies past. And keep their hearts with care j Their lips and lives without deceit, Shall prove their faith sincere. 3 While I conceal'd my guilt, I felt the fest'ring wound, Till I confess'd my sins to thee. And ready pardon found. 4 Let sinners learn to pray. Let saints keep near the throne ; Oui* help in times of deep distress, Is found in God alone. ^ 29 The P$alms. SO 29, " WhcM tin ii covered,^^ Ps. xxxii. 1. (cm.) 1 HAPPY tne man to whom his God No more imputes his sin, But, wash'd in the Redeemer's blood, Hath made his garments clean ! 2 Happy, beyond expression, he Whose debts are thus discharged ; And, from the guilty bondage free, He feels his soul enlarg'd. 3 His spirit hates deceit and lies. His words are all sincere ; He guards his heart, he guards his eyes. To keep his conscience clear. 4 While I my inward guilt supprest, No quiet could I find ; Thy wrath lay burning in my breast. And rack'd my tortur'd mind. 5 Then I confess'd my troubled thoughts. My secret sins reveal'd ; Thy pardoning grace forgave my faults, Thy grace my pardon seal'd. 6 This shall invite thy saints to pray ; When, like a raging flood. Temptations rise, our strength and stay Is a forgiving God. 30. " Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord im- puteth not iniqvity*^^ Ps. xxxii. 2. (l. m.) 1 BLEST is the man, for ever bless'd. Whose guilt is pardon 'd' by his Grod, Whose sins with sorrow are confess'd, And cover'd with his Saviour's blood. 30 TJi4 Psalms. tl !2 Blest is the man to whom th9 Lord Imputes not his iniquities, He pleads no merit of reward, And not on works, but grace relies. 3 From guile his heart and lips are free, His humble joy, his holy fear. With deep repentance will agree. And join to prave his faith sincere. 4 How glorious is that righteousness That hides and cancels all his sins ! While a bright evidence of grace Through his whole life appears and shines. 3 J . « Rejokc in the Lord^ ye right eoxis,^* Ps. xxxiii. 1. (c. M.) 1 REJOICE, ye righteous, in the Lord, This work belongs to you : Sing of his name, his ways, his word, How holy, just, and true ! 2 His works of nature and of grac« Reveal his wondrous name; His mercy and his righteousness Let heaven and earth proclaim. 5 His wisdom and almighty word The heavenly arches spread ; And by the Spirit of the Lord Their shining hosts were made. 4 He bade the liquid waters flow To their appointed deep ; The flowing seas their limits know, . And their own station keep. n 31 Tk9 P$abn$. 32 5 Ye tenants of t)ie spacious earth, With fear before him stand ! Ho s])ake, and nature took its birth| And rests on his command. 6 He scorns the angry nations' rage, And breaks their vain designs ; His coimsel stands through every agd, And in full glory shines. 32. 1 « Thy mercy f Lord, is in the heavens,^' Ps. XXX vi. 5. (l. m.) High in the heavens., eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep ; Wise are the wonders of thy hands j Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy boimty share ; The w^hole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God ! how excellent thy grace. Whence all our hope and comfort springs ! The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast j There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste, 6 Life, like a fountain, rich and free. Springs from the presence of the Lord ; And in thy light our souls shall sec The glories promis'd in thy word. 't i 33 33. The Psalms. 34 *^ Vie iteps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,^^ Ps. xxxvii. 23« (c. m.) 1 MY God, the steps of pious men Are ordered by thy will ; Tho' they should fall, they rise again. Thy h^nd supports them still. 2 The Lord delights to see their ways, Their virtue he approves ; He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace, Nor leave the men he loves. 3 The heave*ily heritage is theirs. Their portion and their home ; He feeds the ti now, and makes them heirs Of blessings long to come. 4 Mark, then, the man of righteousness, His several steps attend ; True pleasure runs thro' all his ways, And peaceful is his end. 34. «« In thy majesty ride prosperously,^^ Ps. xly. 4. (s. M.) . 1 MY Saviour and my King, Thy beauties are divine ; Thy lips with blessings overflow, And every grace is thine. 2 Now make thy glory known. Gird on thy powerful sword, And ride in majesty to spread The conquests of thy word. 3 Subdue thy stubborn foes. Incline their hearts t' obey. While justice, meekness, grace, and frutl^ Attend thy glorious way. 35 The Psalmi. U 4 Thy laws, O God, are right } Thy throne shall ever stand ; And thy victorious gospel prove A sceptre in thy hand. " 35« « Thou art fairer than the children of men.^^ Ps. xly. 2. (c» M^> 1 I'LL speak the honours of my King, His form divinely fair ; None of the sons of mortal race May with the Lord compare. 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heavenly graoo Upon tliy lips is shed^ Thy God, with blessings infinite, Hath crown 'd thy sacred head. 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic sway ; Subdue and melt thy stubborn foes, And make the world obey. 4" Thy throne, O God, for ever stands ; Thy word of grace shall prove A peaceful sceptre in thy hands. To rule the saints by love. 36. " God is our refuge and strength.^^ Ps. xlvi. 1. (L. M.) 1 GOD is the refuge of his saints " t When storms of sharp distress invade j Ere we can offer our complaints Behold him present with his aid. 2 Let mountains from their seats be hurl'd Down to the deep, and buried there ; Convulsions shake the solid world, — Our faith shall never yield to fear. 96 I The Psalms, 37 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar, In aacred peace our souls abide, While every nation, every shore, Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide. 4 There is a stream whose gentle flow Supplies the city of our God ; Life, love, and joy, still gliding through, And watering our divine abode. 5 That sacred stream, thine holy word, Our grief allays, our fear controls, Sweet peace thy promises atford, *" And give new strength to fainting souls. 6 Zion enjoys her monarch's love. Secure against a threatening hour ; Nor can her firm foundations move,' Built on his truth, and arm'd with power.' 37. " The God of Jacob is our refugc,^^ Ps. xlvi. 11. (c. M.) 1 GOD is our refuge, tried and proved, Amid a stormy world : We will not fear though earth be moved, And hills in ocean hurled. 2 The waves may roar, the mountains shake ; Our comforts shall not cease. « The Lord his saints will not forsake : The Lord will give us peace. 3 A gentle stream of hope and love To us shall ever flow : It issues from his throne above ; It cheers his church below. 4* When earth and hell against us came, He spake a**^ quelled their poweic The Lord of Hosts is still the same : The God of grace is ours. 87 3« The Psalms. ft9 5> e. g^^> lis. ilT f "I /. red, shake ; /. •jb. «< S}vciul unto God with the voice of triumph Ps. xlvii. 1. (c. M.) 1 O FOR a shout of sacred joy, * • To Gotl, the Sovereign King ! Let every land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. 2 Jesus our God ascends on high, His heavenly guards around Attend him rising dirough the sky, Of* With trumpet's joyful sound. 3 While angels shout and praise their King, Let mortals learn their strains ; Let all the earth his honour sing ; O'er all the earth he reigns. 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound, Let knowledge lead the song, n Nor mock him with a solemn sound Upon a thoughtless tongue. 5 In Israel stood his ancient throne. He loved that chosen race ; But now he calls the world his own, And heathens taste his grac^. 39. « Great is the Lordy and greatly to bej^aised^ Ps. xlviii. 1. (s. M.) •>*» 1 1 GREAT is the ][iOrd our God, And let his praise be great ; f- He makes his churches his abode, • His most delightful seat. 2 In Zion God is known A refuge in distress ; How bright has his salvation shone Through all her palaces f c2 ! 3.9 The Psalms. 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 ,i We'll to his house repair. We'll think upon his wondrous grace, And seek deliv'rance there. 40 40. ^.VT^ T f. " Ttiis God is our God for ever and ever." Ps. xlviii. 14. (s. M.) 1 FAR as thy name is known The world declares thy praise ; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne Their son^ of honour raise. 2 With joy let Judah stand ' On Zion's chosen hill. Proclaim the wonders of thy hand And counsels of thy will. 3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell. Compass and view thine holy ground. And mark the building well ; — vi 4» The order of thy house, invn> Tiie worship of thy court, , 4>f^ The cheerful songs, the solemn vows ; — And make a fair report. 5 How decent and how wise ! How glorious to behold ! 'r Beyond the pomp tliat charms the eyes. And rites adorn 'd with gold. 6 The God we worship now Will guide us till we die. Will be our God while here below. And ours above the slcy. . •» 41 The Psalms. 42 41. 1 « Our God shall come,^^ Ps. 1. 3. (c. m.) (.M.J [THE Lord, the Judge, before his throne Bids the whole earth draw nigh, — The nations near the rising sunj ' And near the western sky. 2 No more shall bold blasphemers say, < Judgment will ne'er begin,' No more abuse his long delay To impudence and sin.] 3 Thron'd on a cloud our God shall come. Bright flames prepare his way, jfj Thunder and darkness, fire and storm. Lead on the dreadful day. 4 Heaven from above his call shall hear, Attending angels come. And earth and Hell shall know and fear, His justice and their doom. ' But gather all my saints,' he cries, T < That made their peace with God, ' By the Redeemer's sacrifice, e k mc ^ And seal'd it with his blood. 6 < Their faith and works, brought forth to light ' Shall make the world confess, ^ * My sentence of reward is right ; — * . < And heaven adore my grace.' ' 42. « Have mercy upon me^ God,^^ Ps. li. 1. Cl. m.) 1 SHEW pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive. Let a repenting rebel live : Are not thy mercies large and free I May not a sinner trust in thee ] I 42 The Psalms. 4a ^ My crimes tho' gi'eat, do not surpass The power and glory of thy grace : Great God, thy nature hath no bound ; So let thy pardoning love be found. 3 O wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean ! Here, on my heart, the burden lies, j; And past offences pain my eyes. 4 My lips with shame my sins confess - ' Against thy law, against thy grace ; . Lord, should thy judgment grow severe, : I am condemned, but thou art clear. 5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath, I must pronounce thee just in death ; , And if my soul were sent to hell, >, ^. Thy righteous law approves it well. '. 6 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hov'ring round thy word. Would light on some sweet promise there, Some sure support against despair. 43. « Cleanse me from my sinJ^ Ps. li. 2. (l.m.) 1 LORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin ; And bom unholy and unclean ; ^ Sprung from the man whose guilty fall Corrupts the race, and taints u^ a\\.' '^ * 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath "" The seeds of sin grow up for death ; Thy law demands a perfect heart. But we're defil'd in every part. 3 [Great God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true : O make me wise betimes to spy My danger and my rcmedy.] •It L 43 The Psaitns, U 4 Behold I fall before tliy face ; My only refuge is thy grace: No outward farms can make me clean ; The leprosy lies deep within. 5 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, Nor hyssop branch, nor sprinkling priest, Nor rurining brook, nor flood, nor sea, Can wash the dismal stain away. 6 Jesus, my God, thy blood alone ^ Hath power sufficient to atone ; Thy blood can make me white as snow ; No Jewish types could cleanse me so. 7 [While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace, Nor flesh nor soul hath rest or ease ; Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voice, ' And make my broken bones rejoice.] 44« « Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation,^^ ^ Ps. 11. 12. (L. M.) 1 THOU that hearest when sinners cry, Tho' all my crimes before thee lie, Behold them not with angry look. But blot their memory from thy book. 2 Create my nature pure within, ^ And fonn my soul averse to sin : Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart, ^ Nor hide thy presence from my heart. 3 [I cannot live without thy light, Cast out and banish'd from thy sight : Thy holy joys, my God, restore. And guard me that I fall no more. 4 Though I have grieved thy Spirit, Lord, ^ His help and comfort still afford: And let a wretch come near thy throne To plead the merits of thy Son. 44 The Psalms. 45 5 A broken heart, my God, my Kiiig, Is all the saerifice I bring ; The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacrifice.] 6 My soul lies humbled in the dust, And owns thy dreadful sentence just; Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, And save the soul condenm'd to die. 7 Then will I teach the world thy ways ; Sinners shall learn thy sovereign grace ; I'D lead them to my Saviour's blood, And they shall praise a pardoning God. 8 O may thy love inspire my tongue ! Salvation shall be all my song ; And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my strength and righteousness. 45. « My tongue shall sing aloud of thy righte- ousness,^^ Ps. li. 14. (c. M.) 1 O GOD of mercy ! hear my call, My load of guilt remove, Break down this separating wall That bars me from thy love. 2 Give me the presence of thy grace. Then my rejoicing tongue Shall speak aloud thy righteousness. And make thy praise my song. 3 No blood of goats, nor heifer slain, For sin could e'er atone ; The death of Christ shall still remain Sufficient and alone. 4 A soul opprest with sin's desert My God will ne'er despise 5 A humble groan, a broken heart. Is our best sacrifice. 45 '9 d. less. \f righte- 46 The Psalms. 47 46. « il«/or in«, I imfl call upon God,^^ Ps. Iv. 16. [s. M.] 1 LET sinners take their course, And choose the road to death ; iut in the worship of my God I'll spend my daily breath. 2 My thoughts address his throne # When morning brings the light 5 I seek his blessing every noon, And pay my vows at night. 3 Thou wilt regard my cries, O my etemad God, ^ While sinners perish in surprise Beneath thine angry rod. '4 ' Because they dwell at ease, And no sad changes feel, They neither fear nor trust thy name, Nor learn to do thy will. 5 But I with all my cares Will lean upon the Lord, I'll cast my burdens on his arm. And rest upon his word. 6 His arm shall well sustain The children of his love ; The ground on which their safety stands . No earthly power can move. 47. " Be thou exalted, O God, above thf Acaven*," Ps. Ivii. 5-H, (l, m.) 1 MY God, in whom are all the springs Of boundless love, and grace unknown, Hide me beneath thy spreading wings, ^Till the dark cloud be overblowHt 47 The PsalmsM 2 Up to the heav'ns I send my cry, The Lord will my desires perform ; He sends his angels from the sky, And saves me from the threat'ning storm. 3 [Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heavens where angels dwell j Thy power on earth be known abroad, And land to land ihy wonders tell.] 4 My heart is fix'd ; my song shall raise Immortal honours to his name ; Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise, My tongue, the glory of my frame. ^ 5 High o'er the earth his mercy reigns. And reaches to the utmost sky ; His truth to endless years remains, When lower worlds dissolve and die. 6 Be thou exalted, my God, - Above the heavens where angels dwell j Thy power on earth be known abroad, And land to land thy wonders tell. ' * 48. <« Lead me to the rock that is higher than /.'* Ps.lxi. 2. (s. M.) 1 WHEN overwhelm'd with grief My heart within me dies. Helpless, and far from all relief, To heaven I lift mine eyes. 2 O leat^ me to the rock That's high above my head. And make the covert of thy wings My shelter and my shade. 3 Within thy presence. Lord, For ever I'll abide ; Thou art the tower of my defence, The refuge where I iiide. 5C 48 49 The Psalms, ' 50 n. 1; f. m V 4« Thou givest me the lot Of those that fear thy name ; If endless life be their reward, I shall possess the same. 49. « In God is my salvation and my glory J*^ Ps. Ixii. 7. (L. M.) 1 MY spirit Iboks to God alone ; My rock and refuge is his throne ; In all my fears, in all my straits. My soul on his salvation waits. 2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways, Pour out your hearts before his face : When helpers fail, and foes invade, God is our all-sufficient aid. i C 3 Once has his awful voice declar'd. Once and again my ears have heard, ' All power is his eternal due ; ' He must be fear'd and trusted too.' 4 For sovereign power reigns not alone, Grace is a partner of the throne : Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward. > • 50. " God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee.^^ P§. Ixiii. 1. (c. m.) 1 EARLY, my God, without delay I haste to seek thy face ; My thirsty spirit faints away. Without thy cheering grace. 2 So pilgrims on the scorching sand. Beneath a burning sky. Long for a cooling stream at hand. And they must drink or die. D 1 1 i 50 The Psalms. • 3 I've seen thy glory and thy power Through all thy temple shine ; My God, repeat that heav'nly hour, That vision so divine. 4 Not life itself, with all her joys, Can my best passions move. Or raise so high my cheerful voice As thy forgiving love. 5 Thus till my last expiring day I'll bless my God and King ; Thus will I lift my hands to pray. And tune my lips to sing. 51. " My soul followeth hard after thee,^^ Ps. Ixiii. 8. (L. M ) 1 O GOD, thou art my God alone : Early to thee my soul shall cry ; A pilgrim in a land unknown, A thirsty land whose springs are dry, 2 Oh that it were as it hath been. When praying in the holy place. Thy power and glory I have seen. And marked the footsteps of thy grace, 3 Yet through this rough and thorny maze, I follow hard on thee, my God: Thy hand unseen upholds my ways : I safely tread where thou hast trod. 4 Thee, in the watches of the night. When I remeiiiber on my bed. Thy presence makes the darkness light ; Thy guardian ivings are round my head. 51 1-^ 51 The Psalms. 52 ft Better than life itself tliy love, Dearer than all beside to me ; For whom have I in heaven above, Or what on v?arth, compared with thee t 6 Praise, with my heart, my mind, my voice, For all thy mercy I will give. My soul shall still in God rejoice : My tpngue shall bless thee while I live. 52* « To see thy power and thy glory, soaa I have seen thee in the sanctuary,^^ Ps. Ixiii. 2. (l.m.) 1 GREAT God, indulge my humble claim, Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; The glories that compose thy name Stand all engag'd to make me blest. 2 Thou great and good, thou just and wise, Thou art my Father a?id my God ; And T am thine by sacred ties ; Thy son, thy servant, bought with biood. - 3 With ^eart, and eyes, and lifted hands, For thee I long, to thee I look. As travellers in thirsty lands Pant for the cooling water brcok. 4 With early feet I love t' appear Among thy saints, and seek thy face ; Oft have I seen thy glory there, And felt the power of sovereign grace. 5 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, While I have breath to pray, or praise ; This work shall make my heart rejoice, And spend the remnant of my days. 53 The Psalm 9, 54. 1 iL 'I ' 53. « Thou hast been my help.^^ Ps. Ixiii, 7. (S. M.) 1 MY God, permit my tongue This joy, to call thee mine. And let my early cries prevail, To taste thy love divine. 2 My thirsty, fainting soul Thy mercy doth implore ; Not ti'avellers in desert lands Can pant for water more. 3 Within thy churches, Lord, I long to find my place. Thy power and glory to behold, 1 And feel thy quick'ning grace. 4 For life without thy love No relish can afford ; No joy can be compar'd to this, To serve and please the Lord. 5 Since thou hast been my help, To thee my spirit flies. And on thy watchful providence My cheerful hope relies. 6 The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps ; I follow where my Father leads And he supports my steps. 54. « Praise waitethfor thee, God, in Zion.^^ Ps. Ixv. 1. (l. m.) 1 THE praise of Zion waits for thee, My God ; and praise becomes thy house ; There shall thy saints thy glory see, And there perform their public vows. 54. The Psalms, 55 2 O thou, whose mercy bends the skies, To save when humble sinners pray, All lands to thee shall lid their eyes, And islands of the boundless sea. 3 Against my will my sins prevail. But grace shall purge away their stain ; The blood of Christ will never fail To wash my garments white again. 4 Blest is the man whom thou shalt choose, And give him kind access to thee, Give him a place within thy house. To taste thy love divinely free. 55. << Blessed Is the man whom thou choosestJ^ Ps. Ixv. 4. (c. M.) 1 PRAISE waits in Zion, Lord, for thee ; There shall our vows be paid: Thou hast an ear when sinners pray, All flesh shall seek thine aid. 2 Lord, our iniquities prevail, But pardoning grace is thine. And thou vsdlt grant us power and skill, To conquer every sin. 3 Blest are the men whom thou wilt choose To bring them near thy face, Give them a dwelling in th^ne house To feast upon thy grace. 4 In answering what thy church requests. Thy truth and terror shine, And works of dreadful righteousness Fulfil thy kind design. d2 56 The Ptalmt. M 5 Thus shall the wond'ring nations aeo The Lord is good and just; And distant islands fly to thee, And make thy name their trust, 56. « bless our God, yepeople.^^ Ps. Ixvi. 8. (c. M.) 1 SING all ye nations to the Lord, Sing with a joyful noise ; With melody of sound record His honours and your joys. 2 Say to the power that rules the sky, < How terrible art thou ! < Sinners before thy presence fly, * Or at thy footstool bow.' 3 He rules by his resistless might : Will rebel mortals dare Provoke th' Eternal to the fight. And tempt that dreadful war ? 4 bless our God, and never cease j Ye saints, fulfil his praise ; He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. 57. *< let the nations be glad and sing for joy, ^^ Ps. Ixvii. 4. (c. M.) 1 SHINE, mighty God, in glory shine With b6ams of heavenly grace ; Reveal thy power through all our coasts, And shew thy smiling face. 2 When shall thy name, from shore to shore, Sound all the earth abroad. And distant nations know, and love Their Saviour and their God 1 f)7 The P salmi. 3 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands, Sing loud with solemn voice ; Let every tongue exalt his praisei And every heart rejoice. 4 He tlie great Lord, the Sovereign Judge, That sits enthron'd ahove, Wisely commands the worlds he made, In justice and in love. 5 Earth shall confess her Maker's hand, And yield a full increase ; Our God will crown each chosen land. With fruitfulness and peace. 6 God the Redeemer scatters round His choicest favours here, Let the creation's utmost bound Behold, adore^ and fear. 58 58. ^^ Blessed he the Lord, who daily loadefh us with benejits.^^ Ps. Ixviii. 19. (l. m.) 1 WE bless the Lord, the just, the good. Who fills our hearts with joy and food ; Who pours his blessings from the skies, And loads our days with rich supplies. 2 He sends the sun his circuit round To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground ; He bids the clouds, with plenteous rain. Refresh the thirsty earth again. 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death : Safety and health to God belong ; He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 58 The Psalms. 59 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love ; But the wide diff'rence that remains Is endless joy or endless pains. 5 His own right-hand his saints shall raise From the deep earth, or deeper seas ; Afid brin[: them to his courts above, There to enjoy his perfect love. y' : 59. « I wiU praise the name of God with a song.^^ Ps. Ixix. 30. (c. M.) 1 FATHER, I sing thy wond'rous grace, I h\em my Saviour's name. He bought salvation for the poor, And bore the sinner's shame. * 2 His deep distress hath raisM us high. His duty and his zeal Fulfill'd the law, which mortals broke, And finish'd all thy will. 3 This shall his humble followers see. And set their hearts at rest ; They, by his death, draw near to thee. And live for ever blest. 4f [Zion is thine, most holy God ; Thy Son shall bless her gates ; And glory, purchas'd by his blood. For thine own Israel waits.] 5 Let heaven, and all that dwell on high To God their voices raise, While lands and seas assist the sky, And join t' advance tlie praise. 60 The Psalms, 61 60. " I mill make mention of thy righteousness.^^ Ps. Ixxi. 16. (c. M.) 1 MY Saviour, my Almighty Friend, When I begin thy praise, Where will the growing numbers end, The numbers of thy grace ? 2 Thou art my everlasting trust, Thy goodness I adore ; And since I knew thy graces first, I speak thy glories more. 3 My feet shall travel all the length Of the celestial road, And march, with courage in thy strength, To'^see my Father, God. 4 AVhcn I am fill'd with sore distress For some surprising sin, I'll plead thy perfect righteousness. And mention none but thine. 5 How will my lips rejoice to tell The victories of my King ! My soul, redeem'd from sin and hell, Shall thy salvation sing. 61. ^i He shall ness. 1 GREAT God, whose universal sway The known and unknown worlds obey, Now give the kingdom to thy Son, Extend his power, exalt his throne. 2 Thy sceptre well becomes his hands. All heaven submits to his commands ; His justice shall avenge the poor, And pride and rage prevail no more. lall judge thy people with righteovS' ?." Ps. Ixxii. 2. (L. M.) <v 61 The Psahns, 62 3 As rain on meadows newly mown, So shall he send his influence down ; His grace, on fainting souls, distils Like heavenly dew on thirsty hills. 4 The heathen lands, that lie beneath The shades of overspreading death, Revive at his first dawning light ; ' And deserts blossom at the sight* 5 The saints shall flourish in his days, Drest in the robes of joy and praise ; Peace, like a river, from his throne Shall flow to nations yet unknown. 6 J. << He shall have dominion also Jrom sea to sea.'*- Ps. Ixxii. 8. (l. m.) 1 JESUS shall reign, where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run : His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, 'Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 For him shall endless prayer be made, And princes throng to crown his head ; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms, of every tongue, Dwell on his love, with sweetest song ; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound w^here'er he reigns. The prisoner leaps to lose his chains ; The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want ars blest. 62 62 The Psalms. 63 sea,^^' re. 5 [Where he displays his healing power, Death and the curse are known no more ; In him the tribes of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost.] 6 Let every creature rise, and bring Peculiar honours to our King ; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the long Amen. 63, ^^ It is good for me to draw near to GodJ^ Ps. Ixxiii. 28. (c, m.) 1 GOD, my Supporter, and my Hope, My Help for ever near, Thine arm of mercy held me up. When sinking in despair. 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet Through life's dark wilderness ; Thy hand conduct me near thy seat, To dwell before thy face. 3 Were I in heaven without my God, T'would be no joy to me ; And while this earth is my abode, I long for none but thee. 4 What if the springs of life were broke. And flesh and heart should faint ! God is my soul's eternal Eock, The strength of every saint. 5 Behold, the sinners that remove Far from thy presence — die ; Not all the idol-gods they love. Can save them when they cry. 6 But to draw near to thee, my God, Shall be my sweet employ. My tongue shall sound thy works abroad. And tell the world my joy. > &4 The Fsabns, 65 64. « Shewing to the generation to come the praises oftheLord.^ Ps. Ixxviii. 4. (cm.) 1 LET children hear thy mighty deeds Which God perform'd of old, Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make his glories known, His works of power and grace ; And we'll convey his wonders down Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs. That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone Their hope securely stands ; That they may ne'er forget his works, But practise his commands. So, <« For all this they sinned stilV^ Ps. Ixxviii. 32. (L. M.) 1 GREAT God, hov^^ oft did Israel prove By turns thine anger and thy love ! There, in a glass, our hearts may see How ficlde and how false they be. 2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot The dreadful wonders God had wrought ! Then they provok'd him to his face. Nor f(;ai''d his power, nor sought his grace. 3 Yet did his sov'reign grace forgive The men deserving not to live ; His anger oft away he turn'd. Or else with ge'ntle flame it liurn'd. 66 The Plaints, 67 (; k> 4* He savv their lleeb was weak and frail, He saw temptations still prevail ; yet boundless mercy spared them still, ; And led them to his holy hill. j vtn i' t)6 , « Gi'oe savy O Shepherd qf ZsrxjeL" P? » Ix^x . 1 GREAT Shepherd of thine Israel, f'T Who didst between the cherubs d^ell. And lead the tribes, thy chosen .^jheep, Safe through th^e (iesert and the deep : 2 Thy church is in the desert now, 5h^<^^ Shine fpmon high, and guid^ us through; Turn us to thee, thy love resitor^,— ,^., We ^gll be savM, and sigh no more.'' ,,; O / , " How amiable are thy tabernacles^ Lord oj host^J*> Ps. lxx;civ. 1. (l. m.) ..;t7 ^ 1 HOW pleasant, how divinely faay,' it // O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are I , / With long desire my spirit faints dP To meet th' assemblies of thy saints. 2 My flesh would rest in thme.abpde^ ^-^ My panting heart cries out fof jCipd ^ir^^{ My God I my fcng! why ^hp^lfl I tie f So far from all my joys and thee 1 " ' 3 Blest are the saints Who sit on high, ' Around thy throne of majesty /'^'^^'^'^ Thy brightest glories shine above, ^"^ '* , ^ And all their work is praise and- love P ■ • 4 Blest are the souls that find a place ^^ (1 Within the temple of thy grace :!•''* 'T There they behold thy geMer rnys, " ' ' And seek thy face, and learn thy praiseU I f <" ! 67 The Psalmi. ' 6S 5 Blest are the men whose hearts are set To find the way to Zion's gate ; God is their strength, and thro' the road They lean upon their helper, God. 6 Cheerful they walk with growing strength, ^* Till all shall meet in heav'n at length, Till all before thy face appear, . .^ [ And join in nobler worship there. * 68. ^^ My soul longeth^ yea fiven faintethfor the courts of the Lord.'^ Fs. Ixxxiv. 2. (l. m.) 1 GREAT God, attend while Zion sings The joy that from thy presence springs ; To spend one day with thee on earth, Exceeds - thousand days of mirth. Td 2 Might I enjoy the meanest place *^ Within thine house, O God of grace, Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power, Should tempt my leet to leave thy door. 3 God is our Sun, he makes our day ; God is our Shield, he guards our way '^^ IVom all th' assaults of hell and sin, From foes without, and foes within. 4 All needful grace will God bestow, ,^ And crown fliat grace with glory too ; He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls. 5 O God, our King, thy sov'reign sway The glorious hosts of heav'n obey, While rebels at thy presence flee ; Blest is the man who trusts in thee. 69 The Psalmii, 69 69. « Blessed are they that dtveli in thy house.^^ Ps. Ixxxiv. 4. (c. M.) 1 MY soul, how lovely is the plifefe To which thy God resorts ! 'Tis heav'n to see his smiling face, Though in his earthly courts. 2 There the great Monarch of the skies His saving power displays ; And light breaks in upon our eyes With kind and quick 'ning rays. 3 With his rich gifts the heavenly Dove ; Descends and fills the place, While Christ reveals his wond'rous love, And sheds abroad his grace. 4 There, mighty God, thy words declare The secrets of thy will ; And still we seek thy meicy there. And sing thy praises still. 5 Lord, at thy threshold I wodldwait, ^Vhile Jesus is within. Rather than fill a throne of state, Or live in tents of sin. 6 Could I command the spacious land, And the more boundless sea. For one blest hour at thy right-hand Pd give them both away« 70 The Psalitts. 70 [To spend one sacred day WJ ii-fj {' 70, « Q Lord ofhos{ty l^lessed is the man that trtist' ethinthcc,^^ Ps* Ixxxiv. 12. (h. m.) 1 LORD of the Worlds above,' - ; >; ; How pleasant and hx)w fair The dwellings of thy love, , [ ■ Thy earthly temples are ! < ' To thine abode my heart aspires, Witli warm desires, to see my God. ,.p H happy souls, that pray . Where God appoints to hear ! happy men, who pay Their constant sei'vice there ! They upraise thee still ; and happy tlwy That love the wp.y to Zlon's hill. ^ » 3 They go from strength to strength, Through this dark vale of tears, 'Till each arrives at length, 'Till each in heav'n appears : O glorious seat, when God, our King, . Shall thither bring our willing feet ! '^here G^d and samt$tj^J}i4o, Affords diviner joy r,..r ..i, Than thousand days beside : Where God resorts, I love it more To keep the door than shine in courts.] God is our Sun and Shield, !»!i' 3 Our light and our defence $• '*' u/ With gifts his hands are iill'd,ti'o u'l We draw.Ottf bJi^ing^ thenc"?. . He shall bestow on Jacob's race. Peculiar grace, and glory too. 71 The Psalms. 72 6 The Lord his people loves ; His hand no good withholdjs From those his heart approves. From pure and pious souls ; Thrice happy he, God of hosts, Whose spirit trusts alone in thee. 71 • " Wilt thounoi revive us again ?" Ps. Ixxxv. 6. (L. ivr.) 1 REVIVE our dying graces, Lord, And let thy saints in thee rejoice 5 Make known thy truth, fulfil thy word. And to thy praise attune our voice. 2 We wait to hear what God will say ; He'll speak^ and give his people peace ; But let them run no more astray. Lest his returning wrath increase. / 2. « Mercy and truth are met together, ^^ Ps. ixxxv. 10. (l. m.) 1 SALVATION is for ever nigh The souls that fear and trust the Lord ; And grace, descending frpm on hign. Fresh hopes of glory shall afford. 2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, SinceChrist the Lord came down from heav'n j By his obedience, so complete. Justice is pleas'd, and peace is given. e2 I I 72 The Psalms. 73 3 Now truth and honour shall abound, lleligion dwell on earth again, And heavenly influence bless the ground In our Redeemer's gentle reign. 4 His righteousness is gone before To give us free access to God ; Our wandering feet shall stray no' more, But mark his steps, and keep the road. 73. « The Lord loveth the gates of Zion,'*^ Ps. Ixxxvii. 2. (l. m.) 1 GOD in his earthly temple, lays Foundations ior his heav'nly praise : He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Zion loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits every house That pay their night and morning vows ; But makes a more delightful stay Where churches meet to praise and pray. 3 What glories were described of old ! What wonders are of Zion told ! Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. - 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew : Angels and men shall join to sing The hill where living waters spring. 73 The Pffahis. f) When God m^kes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill he an honour to appear As one new-bom or nourish 'd there ! 74 74 « Glorious things are spoken of thee^ city of God.'' Ps. Ixxxvii. 3. (8's&7'8.) GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ! He whose word cannot be broken. Formed thee for his own abode. On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose t With salvation's walls surrounded. Thou mayst smile at all thy foes. 2 Blest inhabitants of Zion, Washed in the Redeemer's blood ! Jesus, whom their souls rely on, Makes them kings and priests to God. 'Tis his love his people raises Over self to reign as kings; And as priests, his solemn praises Each for a thank-offering brings. 3 Saviour, if of Zion's city I, through prace, a member am ; Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in thy name. Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show : Solid joys and lasting treasure. None but Zion's children know. lb The Paabns* 76 7o. « / will sing of the merries of the Lord Jor ever." 1*8. Ixxxix. 1. (c. m.) 1 MY never-ceasing songd shall show The mercies of the Loiil, And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce, Shall firm as heav'n endure ; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held The promis'd Jewish throne ! But there's a nobler cov'nant seal'd To David's greater Son. 4 His seed for ever shall possess A throne above the skies ; The meanest subject of his gi'ace Siiall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways . Are sung by saints above ; And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging love. / 6. « God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the sai/i^s." Ps. Ixxxix. 7. (c. m.) 1 WITH rev'rence let the saints appear And bow before the Lord, His high commands with rev'rence hear. And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories be ! How bright thine armies shine ! Where is the power that vies with thee 1 Or truth coniparM U> thine ] i 76 TIn* Psalms. 77 3 The northern pole, an<l southern, rest On thy supporting hand ; Darkness and day, from east to west, Move round at thy command.it n; !: o 4 Thy words the raging winds control*, And rule the hoisterous deep ; Thou niak'st the sleeping billows roll. The rolling billows sleep. 5 [Heav'n, earth, and air, and sea, are thine, And the dark woiid of hell ; How did thine arm in vengeance shine " When Egypt durst rebel !] \ ■ 'i 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace ; While truth and mercy join in one, * Invite us near thy lace. ,jj: i. :- 77. ^^ Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound.^^ Ps. Ixxxix. 16. (c. m*) 1 BLEST are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyfut soiind ; '>"^i''^t Peace shall attend the path they go, And lig;hj,t}ifjrjt9ps s\yr(?iwd. 2 Tlierr joy shall liear their spirits up Through their Redeemer's name ; His righteousness exalte their hope ; , Nor Satan dares condemn. ( . V. > 1 3 The Lord, our gtory atid defence, Strength and salivation gives ; Israel, thy King fdr ever rteigns, "^ '^^ ' ^ Thv God for ever lives. " ? 78 The F saints. 79 i ?. " From everlasting to everlastings thou art GodJ^ Ps. xc.i. (c. M.) , 1 OUR God, our help in ages paflt, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2 Under the shadow of thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure ; Sufficient is thine arm alone, '' And our defence is sure. 3 [Before the hills in order stood, , Or earth receivM her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. ■'"^^^ 4 Thy word commands our flesh to dust, ' ' Return, ye sons of men :' All nations rose from earth at first. And turn to earth again.] ^' 5 A thousand ages in thy sight ^ ' Are like an Evening gone ; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 6 Our Crod, our help in ages past. Our hope for years to come. Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home, 79. «« So teach us to number our days^ that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.^^ Ps. xc. 12. (s.m.) 1 LORD, what a feeble piece Is this our mortal frame I Our life — rhow poor a trifle 'tis, Tliat Kcarce deserves the name. 79 TTi^ PsaMs. SO 2 Alas! the brittle clay That built our body first ! And every month, arid every day, 'Tks mouldering back to dust. ,>v i ..A^ .r. II h r .1 3 Our moments fly apace, n^i .. Not will our minutes stay ; Swifl as a flood, our hasty days Are sweeping us away. 4 Well, if our days must fly, We'll keep their end in sight, We'll spend them ali in wisdom's way, And let them speed their flight. 5 They'll waft us sooner o'er iti '^^ This life's tempestuous sea : Soon we shall reach the peaceful shore Of blest eternity . 80« « The Lord— my refugeJ*'* Ps. xci. 9. (cm.) 1 YE sons of men, a feeble race, Expos'd to every snare. Come, make the Lord your dwelling-place, And trust his gracious care«; ,. f 2 No ill shall enter where you dwell ; Or if the plague come nigh, And sweep the wicked davm to hell, 'Twill raise his saints on high. 3 He'll give his angels charge to keep Your feet in all tlieir ways ; To watch your pillow while you sleep, ' And guard your happy days. 80 The Pmfm^, SI 4 ^ Because on me they set their love, ' I'll save them,' saith the Lord ; < I'll bear their joyful souls above / * Destruction and the swrord. . :'T*< 5 < My grace shall answer when they cj^ll ; . ' In trouble PU be nieli ; < My power shall help them when they fall, ' And raise them when they die. . 6 ' Those that oji earth my name havp knovvn, ' I'll honour them in heaven ; •''^*^t ' ' There niy salvation shall be showr^, < And endless life be given.' 1*^ '' '^^'' .hrjai 'li-Mij i.-sija mtjtli )t>l biiA 81. ^^ It is a good thing to give thank^A , LordJ^ Ps. X(Cjf,jl. (L.M4 ,. tfn^o the 1 SWEET is the work, rtiy God, my King, To praise thy name, give thanks, and sing j To sho\y thy love by morning-light^ -.. ^ ( )^ And talk of all thy truth at night. 2 Sweet is th« day of sacred rest f ''^"^ ;'■ ^ ^ No mortal care 8h9,ll seize my breast; may my heart in tune be found '' ' like David's harp of solemn sound ! 3 My heart'shall triumph in my Lord, '^^ - And bless his works, and bless his v^6rd ; Thy works of grace, how bright they shine ! How deep thy counsels ! how divine ! 4 Then shall I share a glorious part. When grac;e hath well refm'd my heait,^ And fresh supplies of joy are shed, T Like holy oil, to cheer my ht^ad.i i'<*^ 82 The Psalms. 83 5 [Sin, (my worst enemy before) Shall never vex my spirit more ; My inward foes shall all be slain, Nor Satan break my peace again.] 6 Then shall I see, and hear, and know All I desir'd or wishM below ; And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. 82. « Those that he planted in the house of the Lordy shaU flourish in the courts of our God.*^ Ps. xcii. 13. (l. m.) 1 LORD, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand In gardens planted by thine hand ; Let me within thy courts be seen, Like a young cedar, fresh and green. 2 There grow thy saints in faith and love. Blest vnUti thine influence from above : Not Lebanon, with all its trees. Yields such a comely sight as these. 3 The plants of grace shall ever live ; (Nature decays, but grace must thrive ;) Time, that doth all things else impair. Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 4 Laden with fruits of age, they shew The Lord is holy, just, and true ; None that attend his gates shall find A God unfaithful or unkind. 83. « The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with ma- jesty.^^ Fs. xciii. 1. (l. m.) 1 JEHOVAH reigns ; he dwells in light, Girded with majesty and might : The world, created by his hands, Still on its first foundation stands. ) The Psalme. 84 2 But ere this spacious world was made, . Or had its first foundation laid, Thy throne eternal ages stood, Thyself the ever-living God. 3 Like floods the angry nations rise, And aim their rage against the skies ; Vain floods — ^that aim their rage so high ! ' At thy rehuke the billows die. 4 For ever shall thy throne endure ; Thy promise stands for ever sure ; And everlasting holiness Becomes the dwellings of thy grace. f 84. << come, let vs worship and bow down, let us hieel before the Lord, our Maker,^^ Ps. xcv. 6, (C. M.) 1 SING to the Lord Jehovah's name, And in his strength rejoice ; When his salvation is our theme. Exalted be our voice. 2 With thanks approach his awful sight, And psalms of honour sing ; The Lord's a God of boundless might, The whole creation's King. 3 [Let princes hear, let angels know, How mean their natures seem. Those gods on high, and gods below. When once compared with him. *4 Earth with its caverns dark and deep Lies in his spacious hand ; He fixed the seas what bounds to keep, And where the hills must stand.J S5 TJie Psalms, 86 5 Come, and y, . i humble souls adore, * Come, kneel n "ire his face ; may the creatures of his power Be children of his grace ! 6 Now is the time : he bends his ear, And waits for your request ; Come, lest he rouse his wrath and swear ' Ye shall not see my rest.' o5« <« To day if ye wiU hear his voice harden not your heart /'' Ps. xcv. 7, 8. (s. m.) 1 COME, sound his proT*^ abroad, And hymns of glory sing ; Jehovah is the sov'reign God, The universal King. 2 He form'd the deeps unknown ; He gave the seas their bound ; The watery worlds are all his own, And all the solid ground. 3 Come, worship at his throne, Come, bow before the Lord : We are his works, and not our own ; He form'd us by his word. 4 To-day attend his voice, Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come, like the people of his choice. And own yo'u* gracious God. 86. « Let us therefore f ear, ^^ Heb. iv. 1. (l.m.) 1 COME, let our voices join to raise A sacred song of solemn praise ; God is the sov'reign King ^ rehearse His honours in exalted verse. i 86 The Psalms, 8t !2 Come, let our souls address the Lord, Who fram'd our natures with his word ; He is our Shepherd ; we the sheep His mercy chose, his pastures keep. 3 Come, let us hear his voice to day, The counsels of his love obey ; Nor let our harden'd hearts rene\^ The sins and plagues tnat Israel knew. 4 [Look back, my soul, with holy dread, And view those ancient rebels dead ; Attend the offer'd grace to-day, ' Nor lose the blessing by delay. » 5 Seize the kind promise while it viraits, And march to Zion's heav'nly gates ; Believe, and take the promis'd rest ; Obey, and be for ever blest.] 87. ^i Say among the heathen^ — the Lord reignethJ^ Ps. xcvi. 10. (c. M.) 1 SING to the Lord, ye distant lands, Ye tribes of every tongue ; His new-discover'd grace demands A new and nobler song. 2 Say to the nations, Jesus reigns, God's own almighty Son ; His power the sinking world sustains, And grace surrounds his throne. 3 Let heav'n proclaim the joyful day, Joy through the earth be seen ; Let cities shine in bright array, And fields in cheerful green. 87 The Psalms. 4 Let an iin usual joy surprise The islands of the sea : Ye mountains, sink, — ye vaUeys, rise, Prepare the Lord his way. 5 Behold he comes, he comes to bless The nations as their God ; To shew the world his righteousness. And send his truth abroad. 6 But when his voice shall rai^e the dead, And bid the world draw near. How will the guilty nations dread To see their Judge appear. 88 88. « The Loi'd reignethy let the earth rejoice,^* Ps. xcvii. 1. (l. m.) 1 HE reigns ; the Lord, the Saviour reigna ; Praise him in pure exalted strains ; Let all the etuth in songs rejoice. And raise on high their cheerful voice. 2 Deep are his counsels, and unknown ; But grace and truth support his throne ; Though gloomy clouds his way surround, Justice is their eternal ground. 3 Li robes of judgment, lo ! he comes. Shakes the wide earth, and cleaves the tombs ; Before him bums devouring fire, The mountains melt, the seas retire. 4 His enemies, with sore dismay. Fly from the sight, and shun the day 5 Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high, And sing, for your redemption's nigh. f2 89 The Paahns. 90 j . 1 i A j 89, << Rejoice in the Lordy ye righteous,^* Ps. xcvii. 12. (L. M.) 1 TH' Almighty reigns, exalted high O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky ; Though clouds and darkness veil his feet, His dwelling is the mercy-seat. 2 O ye that love his holy name, Hate every work of sin and shame ; He guards the souls of all his friends, Anc^ ^roir ' le snares of hell defends. 3 Tmm itai i! ht, and joys unknown. Are fo. uo t^^'nts in darkness sown ; Those glorious soeds shall spring and rise, And the bright harvest bless our eyes. 4 Rejoice, ye righteous, and record The sacred honours of the Lord ; None but the soul that feels his grace, Can triumph in his holiness. 90, <« 2^ Lord hath made knovm his sdlvation*^^ Ps. xcviii. 2. (c. m.) 1 TO our Almighty Maker, God, New honours be addrest ; His great salvation shines abroad, And makes the nations blest. 2 He spake the word to Abra'm first, His truth fulfils the grace : The Gentiles make his name their trust, And learn his righteousness. 3 Let the v/hole earth his love proclaim, With all her different tongues ; And spread the honours of his name In melody and songs. 91 The Psalms. 92 91 • ^^ Make a joyful noise before the Lordy the KingJ*^ Ps. xcviii. 6. (c. m.) 1 JOY to the world — ^the Lord is come 5 Let earth receive her King : Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth — the Saviour reigns ! Let men their songs employ ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow. Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make his blessings How Far as tlie curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and g^ 'e, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness. And wonders bf his love. 92. « The Lord is great in Zion.^^ Ps. xcix. 2. (s. M.) 1 THE God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear, Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 2 Jesus, the Saviour, reigns ! Let earth adore its Lord ; Bright cherubs his attendants stand. Swift to fulfil his word. 3 , In Zion is his throne, His honours are divine ; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. 93 The Psalms, n 4* How holy is his name ! How terrible his praise ! Justice, and truth, and judgment join In all his works of grace. 93. " Exalt ye the Lord our God,^^ Ps. xcix. 5. (s. M.) 1 EXALT the Lord our God, And worship at his feet ; His nature is all holiiiess. And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest. When Moses cry'd, when Samuel pray'd, He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins, Nor would destroy their race ; And oft he made his vengeance known. When they abused his grace. 4i Exalt the Lord our God ! His grace is still the same ; Still he's a God of holiness. And jealous for his name. 94. « Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.^* Ps. c. 1. (l. m.) 7 YE nations of the earth, rejoice Before the Lord, your sov'reign King ; Serve him with cheerful heart and voice, With all your tongues his glory sing. 2 The Lord is God ; — 'tis he alone Doth life, and breath, and being give : We are his work, and not our own, The sheep that on his pastures live. 94 The Psalms, 95 3 Enter his gates with songs of joy, With praises to his courts repair, And make it your divine employ To pay your thanks and honours there. 4 The Lord is good, the Lord is kind ; Great is his grace, his mercy sure ; And the whole race of man shall find His truth from age to age endure. 95. << Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,^* Ps. c. 4. (L. M.) 1 BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne. Ye nations bow with sacred joy ! Know that the Lord is God alone ; He can create, and he dept^oy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid. Made ue of clay, and formM us men ; And when like wand'ring sheep we stray'd. He brought us to his fold again. 3 We are his people, we his care. Our souls and all our mortal frame ; What lasting honours shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy name ? 4 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heav'ns our voices raise ; And earth with her ten thousand tongues Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 5 Wide as the world is thy command, Vast a#eternity thy love ; Firm as oAck thy truth must stand When romng years shall cease to move. 96 The Psalms, 97 96. « Thou shaU arise^ and have mercy upon ZionJ*^ Ps..cii. 13. (c. M.) 1 LET Zic . :.nd her sons rejoice, Behold the pmmis'd hour ; Her Qod hath heard her mourning voice, And corned t' exalt his power. 2 Her dust and ruins that remain Are precious in our eyes ; Those ruins shall be built again, And all that dust shall rise. 3 The Lord will raise Jerusalem, And stand in glory there ; Nations shall bow before his name. And kings attend with fear. 4* He sits a Sovereign on his throne. With pity in his eyes ; He hears the dying pris'ners groan, And sees their sighs arise. 5 He frees the souls condemn'd to death. And, when his saints complain. It ^han't be said, < That praying breath ' Was ever spent in vain.' 6 This shall be known when we are dead, And left on long record,-^ That ages yet unborn may read, And trust, and praise the Lord. 97. *« Bless the Lordj my sowZ." Ps. ciii. L (l.m.) 1 BLESS, O my soul, the Uving^ GM, Call home thy thoughts thatjbv? abroad ; Let all the powers within mHoin In work and worship so divine. 97 97 'Hie Psalms. 98 2 Bless, my soul, the God of gmce ; His favours claim thy highest praise ; Why should the wonders he hath wrought Be lost in silence and forgot) 3 'Tis he, my soul, that sent his Son To die for crimes which thou hast done ; He owns the ransom, and forgives The hourly follies of our lives. 4 Let the whole earth his power confess, Lei the whole earth adore his grace ; The Grentile with the Jew shsdl join In work and worship so divine. id, 98. « Bless the Lord, O my souly and forget not all his benefits, Ps. ciii. 2. (s. m.) 1 BLESS the Lord, my soul ; Let all v^rithin me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name, Whose favours are divine. 2 bless the Lord, my soul ; Nor let his mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die. 3 'Tis he forgives thy sins, 'Tis he relieves thy pain, 'Tis he that heals thy sicknesses, And makes thee young again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, Wheiv rq/jsomM from the grave ; He that re^mM my soul from hell 3(^1 Hath soBbign power to save. I :|l OR The Psalms n 99 b He fiUa the poor with good ; He gives the suff'ters rest ; The Lord hath judgements for the proud, And justice for th' opprest. 6 His wondrcus works and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the world his truth and grace By his beloved Son. 99. ^^ The Lord is merciful and gracious*^^ Ps. ciii. 8. (L. M.) 1 THE Lord, — how wonderous are his ways ! How firm his truth ! how large his grace ! He takes his mercy for his throne^ And thence he makes his glories known. 2 Not half so high his power hath spread The starry heav'ns above our head, As his rich love exceeds our praise, — Exceeds the highest hopes we raise. 3 Not half so far hath nature plac'd The rising morning from the west. As his forgiving grace removes The daily guilt ctf those he loves. 4 How slowly doth his wrath arise ! On swiPer wings salvation flies ; And if he let his anger bum. How soon his frowns to pity turn I 5 His loving kindness still is sure ; To all his saints it shall endure m From age to age his truth s^l reign, Nor children's children hoplni vain. 100 Tfie Psalms, 100 ud, IS' 9> sways race! , ►wn. r ad 100. « The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting,^^ Ps. ciii. 17. (s. m.) 1 MY soul, repeat his praise Whose mercies are so great ; Whose anger is so slow to rise, So ready to abate. 2 God will not always chide ; And when his strokes are felt, His strokes are fewer than our crimes, And lighter than our guilt. 3 High as the heav'ns are rais'd Above the ground we tread, So far the riches of his grace Our highest thoughts exceed. 4 His power subdues our sins, And his forgiving love, Far as the east is from the west, Doth all our guilt remove. 5 The pity of the Lord To those that fear his name, • Is such as tender parents feel ; He knows our feeble frame. 6 He knows we are but dust, Scatter'd with every breath ; His anger, like a rising wind, Can send us swift to death. 7 Our days are as tlie grass. Or like the morning flo^^er ; If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, It withers in an hour. 6 101 The Pitalmi. 102 1 8 But thy compassions, Lord, To endless years endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure. 101. " Bless the Lord^ all ye his hosts,^^ Ps.* ciii. 21. (8. M.) 1 THE Lord, the ^ov'reign King, Hath fix'd his throne on high ; O'er all the heav'nly world he rules, And all beneath the sky. 2 Ye angels, great in might. And swift to do his will. Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear. Whose pleasure ye fulfil. 3 Let the bright hosts, who wait The orders of their King, And guard his churches when they pray, Join in the praise they sing. 4 While all his wond'roufs works Through his vast kingdom shew Their Maker's glory, thou, my soul, Shalt sing his graces toe 102. <« Ogive thanks unto theLord,^^ Ps. cv. I. (c. M.) 1 GIVE thanks to God, invoke his name, And tell the world his grace ; Sound thro' the earth his deeds of fame, That all may seek his face. 2 His cov'nant, which he kept in mind For numerous ages past. To numerous ages yet behind In ecjual force shall last. 102 The Psahm. 103 3 He sware to Abraham and his seed, And made the blessings sure : Gentiles the ancient promise read, And find his truth endure. 4* < Thy seed shall make all nations blest, (Said the Almighty voice) < And Canaan's land shall be their rest, ' The type of heavenly joys.* 5 Then let the world forbear its rage, Nor put the church in fear ; Israel must live through every age. And be th' Almighty's care. I wo. " ^eek the Lordy and his strength : seek his face evermore,^^ Ps. cv. 4. (7's.) 1 O GIVE thanks unto the Lord : All his wondrous deeds proclaim. Every tongue his praise record ; Every heart adore his name. 2 Seek the Lord, his grace implore j On his love your tru^ repose. Seek his pi^esence evermore : There lay down your cares and woes. 3 Ye that make the Lord your choice, Call to mind his works of love ; Tell his wonders, and rejoice In your King who reigns above. 4- Thou, O Lord, art true and just; Thou wilt crown with sure success All the waiting souls that trust In thy love and faithfulness. n 104 The Psalms* 105 I 104. « Praise ye the Lordy—for his mere. ^•^■^J.a-nih forever, Ps. cvi. 1. (l. m.) \ TO God, the great, the ever blest. Let songs of honour be addrest : His mercy firm for ever stands ; Give him the thanks his love demands. 2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways 1 Who shall fulfil thy boundless prarse 1 Blest are the souls that fear thee still. And pay their duty to thy will. 3 Remember v/hat thy mercy did Fo"* Jacob's race, thy chosen seed ; And with the same salvation bless The meanest suppliant of thy grace. 4 may I see thy tribes rejoice, And aid their triumphs with my voice ! This is my gloiy, Lord, — to be Join'd to thy saints, and near to thee. 1 05« « He led them forth by the right way?^ Ps. evil. 7. (L. M.) 1 GIVE thanks to Go<l ' e reigns above, Kind are his ihoughis, )iv^ name is love ; His mercy ages past have known. And ages long to come shall own. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord The wonders of his grace record ; Israel, the nation whom he chose. And rescu'd from their mighty foes. 3 In their distress, to God they cry'd, God was tlieir Saviour and their Guide ; He led their march far vvand'ring round, 'T^ras tJ'e nghl path to Canaan's ground. »05 The Psaims, loa 4> So when our first release we gam From bondage wo/ se than Egypt's chain, ff^e have a wilderness to pass : — Tiiis world 's a dang'rous, desert place. 5 He feeds and clothes us all the way, He guides our footsteps lest we stray, He guards us with a powerful hand, And brings us to the heav'nly land. 6 let the saints with joy record The truth and goodness of the Lord ! How great his works ! how kind his ways \ uet every tongue pronounce his praise. S?.- . ^.-.Mi 106. " TfiC Lord shall semi the rod of thy strength out of Zion.^' Ps. ex. 2. (l. m.) 1 THUS the eternal Father spake To Christ the Son, * Ascend and sit At my right-hand, till I shall make Thy foes submissive at thy feet. From Zion shall thy word proceed, Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand. Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed, And bow their wills to thy command. That day shall show thy power is great. When saints shall flock with willing minds. And sinners crowd thy temple gate, Where holiness in beauty shines.' 4 blessed power ! glorious day ! What a large victory shall ensue ! And converts, who thy grace obey. Exceed the drops of morning dew. G ^ if^^fM fr, 107 Th^ Feabns, 108 €il 107» <* 'Ihou art a priest for every after the order of Melchizedek.^^ rs. ex. 4. Ileb. vii. 17. (cm.) 1 JESUS, our Lord, ascend thy throne, And near the Father sit ; In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thv foes submit. 2 What wondera shall thy gospel do ! Thy converts shall suriiass The num'ious drops of morning dew, And own thy sov'reign grac(^ 3 God hath pronoun c'd a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore ; < Eternal shall thy priesthood be, • While Aaron's is no more. 4* * Melchisedek, that wond'rous pnest, ' That king of high degree, ' That holy man who Ab'ram blest, ^ Was but a type of ♦hee." 5 Jesus, our priest, for ever lives To plead for us above ; Jesus, our King, for ever gives The blessings of his love. 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain, ' Shall strike the powers and princes dead Who dare oppose his reign. 1 08, « jiJis work is honourable and glorious, ^^ Ps. cxi. 3. (c. M.) 1 SONGS of Immortal praise belong To ray Almighty God ; He ifatb my heart, and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 108 The Psalms. 109 2 How great the works his hand hath wrought t How f;lorious in our sight ! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight* 3 How fair and glorious nature^s frame ! How wise th' Eternal mind ! His counsels never change the scheme His thoughts at first design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his cov'nant sure : The orders that his lips pronounce To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies. Thy heav'nly skill proclaim : What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace. Is our divinest skill ; He is the wisest of our race 'Vi^ho best obeys thy will, 1 09. « He wUl eter be mindful of his covenants* Ps. cxi. 5. (e. M.) 1 GREAT is the Lord ; his works of might Demand our noblest songs ; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord ; He gives his children food ; And ever mindful of his word, He makes liis promise good. 109 5rA« Psaltni, 110 I 3 His Son, tite great Redeemer, came To sea! his cov'nant sure : Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are juat and pure. 4 ("They tliat would grow divinely wise Must with his fear begin ; OiHT fairest proof of knowledge lies in hating every sin.] 5 Great is tlie Lord ; his works of might Demand our highest praise ; Mercy and truth are his delight, Anu justice marks his ways. 1 10 « Praise himy O ye servants of the Lord.^* Ps. cxiil. 1. (L. M.) 1 YE servants of th' Almighty King, In every age his praises sing ; Where'er the sun shall rise or set. The nations shall his praise repeat. 2 Above the earth, — ^beyond the sky, fc^v'iands his high throne of majesty : Nor tune, nor place, his power u^^train, Nor bound his universal reign. 3 Which of the sons x>f Adam dare. Or angels, with their God compare t His glories how divinely bright. Who dwells in uncreated light ! 4 Behold his love ! he stoops to view What saints above and angels do ; And condescends yet more to know The mean affairs of men below. no Tlie Psakns. lU 5 From duet and cottages obf?curo, His grace exalts the humble poor ; Gives them the honour of his Bons, And fits them for their heavenly thrones. 6 Ye servants of the Lord, proclaim Immortal honours to his name ; Your vows and otf 'rings, grateful bring. And in the church his praises sing. 111. « / love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications,^^ Fs. cxy'u (cm.) 1 I LOVE the Lord ! he lent an car, When I for help implored : He rescued me from all my fear ; Therefore i love the Lord. 2 Return, my soul, unto thy rest : From God no longer roam. His hand hath bountifully blest, ^ His goodness called thee home. 3 Wliat shall I render unto thee, My Saviour in distress, For all thy benefits to me. So great and numberless ? 4 This will I do, for thy love's sake, And thus thy power proclaim : The sacramental cup I take. And call upon tliy name. 5 Thou God of covenanted grace, Hear and record my vov^'. While in thy courts I seek thy face. And at thine altar bow : — Ill The Paahfis, 112 6 Henceforth to thee myself I give, With single heart and eye, To walk before tliee while I live, And bless thee when I die. I* I v\ \ 112. « What shall I render unto the Lordyfor all his benefits towards me ?" Ps. cxvi. 12. (cm.) 1 WHAT shall I render to my God For all his kindness shown ] My feet shall visit thine abode, My songs address thy throne. 2 Among the saints that fill thine house. My oll'erings shall be paid ; There shall my zeal perform the vows My soul in anguish made. 3 How much is mercy thy delight. Thou ever-blessed God ! How dear thy servants in thy sight ! How precious is their blood ! 4 How happy all thy servants are ! How great thy grace to me ! My life which thou hast made thy care, Lord, I devote to theie* 5 Now I am thine, — for ever thine, Nor shall my purpose move ; Thy hand hath loos'd my bonds of pain, And bound me with thy love. 6 Here in thy courts I leave my vow, And thy rich grace record ; Witness, ye saints, who hear me now. If I forsake the Lord. 113 rii4?. Pmlms. lU 113. " / will take the cup of salvation^ and call up- on the name of the Lor a,^^ Ps. cxvi. 13. (CM.) 1 FOR mercies countless au the sands^ Which daily I receive From Jesus my Redeemer's hands, My soul, what canst thou give ? 2 Alas ! from such a heart as mine What can I bring him forth ? My best is stain 'd and dyed with sin ; My all is nothing worth. 3 Yet this acknowledgement I'll make For all hi has bestowed; Salvation's sacred cup I'll take, And call upon my God. 4 The best returns for one like m^. So wretched and so poor, Is from his gifts to draw a plea. And ask him still for more. 5 I cannot serve him as I ought ; No works have I to boast ; Yet would I glory in the thought, That I shall owe him most. 114. « ptaise the Lord, all ye nations,^^ Ps. cxvii. 1. (s. M.) 1 TKY name, Almighty Lord, Shall soimd through distant lands, Great is thy grace, and sure thy word, Thy truth for ever stands. 2 Far be thine honour spread. And long thy praise endure, Till morning light and evening shade Shall be exchang'd no more. li * .# IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) .<^'.^ 1.0 I.I 11.25 Hi US 2.0 lAS. 1.8 U IIIIII.6 ^ <^ /}. * 'V ^;. y >^ PhotDgraphic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 115 The Psalms. 117 ,f 1 1 5. « Praise him all ye people,'*^ Vs. cxvii. 1. (c. M.) 1 O ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, Each with a different longue ; In every language learn his word, And let his name be sung. 2 His mercy reigns through evefy land ; Proclaim his grace abi-oad ; For ever firm his truth shall stand, — Praise ye the faithful God. 1 16* <' For his merciful kindness is great towards t*s." Ps. cxvii. 2. (L. M.) 1 FROM all that dwell below the skies. Let the Creator's praise arise ; Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lom\ Eternal truth attends thy word ; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore. Till suns shall rise and set no more. 117. " The stone which the huUders refused, is be- come the head of the corner, '*^ Ps. cxviii. 22. (c. M.) 1 BEHOLD the sure foundation stone Which God in Zlon lays To build our heav'nly hopes upon, And his eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear^ And saints adore the name, They trust their whde salvation here, Nor shall they Buffer shame. 117 117 The Psalms, Its irii. 1* 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it wnth disdain ; Yet on this Rock the church shall rest, And envy rage in vain. 4 What though the gates of hell vvrithstoodj Yet must this building rise : 'Tis thine ov»rn work. Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. .*^ii towards ) shore. >d, is he- Iviii. 2-2. 118. 1 THE SAME. (S. M.) SEE what a living stone The builders did refuse; * Yet God hath built his church thereon In spite of envious Jews. The scribe and angry priest Reject thine only Son ; Yet on this Rock shall Zion rest As the chief comer-stone. The work, O Lord, is thine, t And wond'rous in our eyes ; This day declares it all divine, This day did Jesus rise. This is the glorious day Tliat our Redeemer made ; Let us rejoice, and sing, and pray, Let all the church be glad. Hosanna to the King Of David's royal blood » r, tf} ; Bless him, ye saints; hecomes to bring Salvation from your God. H f., A I 119 TUe Psaln:.%, 120 I 11 6 We bless thine holy word, Which all this grace displays ; And offer on thine altar, Lord, Our sacrifice of praise. 119. THE SAME. (L. M.) 1 V r LO ! what a gtoribus corner stone . The Jewish builders did refuse ; But God hath built hit! church thereon, In spite of envy, and Xh^ Jews. '2 Great God, the work is all divine. The joy and wonder of our eyes : This is the day that proves it thine, The day that saw our Saviour rise. 3 Sinners rejoice, and saints be glad : ' Hosanna, let his name be blest : "^ ' A thousand honours on his head, With peace, and light, and glory, j:est. 4 In God's own name he comes to bring Salvation to our dying race : , Let the whole cliurch address their King With hearts^ of ioyj and songs of praise, 120. « This is the day which the Lord hath made.^^ Ps. cxviii. t?4. (c. m,j 1 THIS is the day the Lord hath made. He calls the hours his own ; Let heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 To-day he rose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell ; To-day the saints his triumph spread, And all hit? wonders tell. 120 rhu Psalm*. 121 3 Hosanna to th' anointed King, To David's holy Son : Help us, O Lord ; descend and bring Salvation from thy throne. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace ; Who comes, in God his Father's name, To save our sinful race. •»■■ 1 i 5 Hosanna in the highest strains The church on earth can raise ; The highest heavens, in which he reigns, Shall give him noWeir praise. 121. <« Blessed are they that keep hi^ tesHmoniesy Ps. cxix. 2. (c. M.) 1 BLEST are th' undefil'd in heart, Whose ways are right and clean 5 Who never froin thy law depart, But fly from every sin. 2 31est are th6 ilien that keep thy word, And practise thy commands ; With their whole heart they seek the Lord, And servfe thee with their hands. 3 Great is thBlr fiddcfe #h61ove thy law ; How firm th^r souls abide ! Not* can a bold temptation draw Their steady fefet aside. 4 Then shall my heart have inward joy, And keep my face from shame^. When all thy statutes I obey, And honour all thy name. > 121 TJi€ Fsalms, 122 i J 5 Vile as the dross the wicked are ; And those tliat leave thy ways Shall see salvation iVom afar, But never taste thy grace. 122. " Thou art my portion^ Lord.^^ Ps. cxix« 57. (c. M.) 1 THOU art my portion, my God ; Soon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste t' obey thy word^ And suffers no delay. 2 I choose the path of heav'nly truth, And glory in my choice : Not all the riches of the earth Could malte me so rejoice. ^ < ■ ' 3 The testimonies of tliy grace I set before my eyes ; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies. 4 If once I wander from thy path, I think upon my ways, ^ Then turn my feet to thy commands,^ ' And trust thy pardoning grace. 5 Now I am thine, for ever thine, O save thy servant, Lord ; Thou art my shield, my hiding-place, My hc^pe is in thy word. 6 Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mine Thy statutes to fulfil ; And thus till mortal life shall end Would I perform thy will. ;>"»■ 123 T/ie Psalms. 124 123. << J%e entrance of thy words giveth light ^^ Ps. cxix. 139. (c. M.) 1 HOW shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin ? Thy word the choicest fUles imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 When once it enters to the mind, It spreads such light abroad^ The meanest souls instruction find, And raise their thoughts to God. 3 'Tis like the sun, a heav'nly light, That guides us all the day ; And thro' the dangers of the night, A lamp to lead our way. 4« The men that keep thy law with care. And meditate thy word, Grow wiser than their teachers are, And better know the Lord. 5 Thy precepts make me tnily wise ; I hate the sinner's road ; 1 hate my own vain thoughts that rise, But love thy law, my God. 6 Thy word is everlasting truth 5 How pure is eVery page ! That holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. 124. " Thy testimonies have I taken as ati heritage for ever." Ps. cxix. 3. (c. m.) 1 LORD, I have made thy word my choice. My lasting heritage ; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, My warmest'thoughtfi engage. h2 124. The Psalms, 125 I 2 I'll read the histoiies of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, While through the promises I rove, With ever-fresh delight. 3 'Tis a broad land — of wealth unknown Where springs of life arise, Seeds of immortal bliss are so\Vn, And hidden glory Hes. 4 The best relief that mourners have. It malves our sorrows blest ; ^ Our fairest hope beyond the grave. And our eternal rest. 125. « Teach me, O Lord^ the way of thy sta- tutes.^^ Ps. cxix. 33, 34. (c. m.) 1 THY mercies ^U the earth, O Lord, How good . works appear ! Open mine e} ^a to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. 2 My heart was fashionM by thy hand, My service is thy due : O make thy servant understand The duties he must do. 3 Since I'm a stranger here below. Let not thy path be hid, But mark the road 'my feet should go. And be my constant guide. 4 When I confess'd my wand'ring ways, Thou heardst my soul complain ; Grant me the teachings of thy grace. Or I shall stray again. 125 The Psaims. 126 t If God to me his statutes sliew. And heav'nly truth impart, His work for ever I'll pursue, Hi3 law shall rule my heart* 126. « Order my steps in thy wordJ^ Ps. cxix 133. (c. M.) 1 THAT the Lord would guide my way* To keep his statutes still I O that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will I 2 send Uiy Spirit down to write Thy law upon my heart ! Nor let my tongue indulge deceit^ Nor act the liar's part. | 3 From vanity turn off my eyes \ Let no corrupt design, Nor covetous desires, arise Within this soul of mine. 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere. Let sin have no dominion. Lord, But keep my conscience clear .^ 5 IVIy soul hath gone too far astray. My feet too often slip ; Yet since I've not forgot tliy way, Restore thy wand'ring sheep. 6 Make me to walk in tliy commands^ 'Tis a delightful road ; Nor let my head, nor heart, nor hands. Offend against my God. 127 Tke Psalm 8^ 128 i t I i 1 ■ 127* " / wUl itun the way of thy cornmandments,^^ Ps. cxJx. 32. (c. M.) 1 O THAT thy statutes every hour Might dwell upon my mind ! Thence I derive a quick'ning power, And daily peace I find. 2 To meditate thy precepts, Lord, Shall be my sweet employ ; My soul shall ne'er forget thy woi*d, Thy word is all my joy. S How would I run in thy commands, If thou my heart discharge From sin and Satan's hateful chains, And set my feet at large ! 4 Depart from me, ye wicked race. Whose hands and hearts are ill ; I love my God, I love his ways, And must obey his will. ! 28. « Quicken ' thou me according to thy word,^^ Ps. cxix. 25. (c. M.) 1 MY soul lies cleaving to the dust; Lord, give me life divine ; From vain desires and every lust Turn off these eyes of mine. 2 I need the influence of thy grace To speed me in thy way, Lest I should loiter in my race, Or turn my feet astray. 3 Are not thy mercies sov'reign still 1 And thou a faithful God 1 Wilt thou not grant me wanner zeal To run the heav'nly road ? 128 The Ftalmi. 4 Doth not my heart thy precepts love, And long to see thy face 1..^ And yet how slow my spirit moves Without enliv'ning grace ! 5 Then shall I love thy gospel more, And ne'er forget thy word, When I have felt its quick'ning power To draw me near the Lord. 129 129. ^^ The Lord is thy keeper J^ Fs. cxxi. 5. (c. M.) 1 TO heav'n I lift my waiting eyes, There all my hopes are laid : The Lord that built the earth and skies Id my pei'petu^l aid. 2 Their steadfast feet shall never fall Whom he designs to keep ; His ear attends their humble call, His eyes can never sleep. 3 He will sustain our weakest powers With his almighty arm, t And watch our most unguarded hours Against surprising harm. 4? Israel, rejoice, and rest secure^ ; Thy keeper is the Lord ; His watchful eye, his boundless power. Are thine eternal guard. 5 He guards ^y soul, he keeps thy breath Where thickest dangers come ; < Go and return, secure from death, Till God commands thee home. 1 'ill 13U 130. T/k' Paafms. 131 « The Lord shall preserve thee from oUevU,^^ Ps. cxxi. 7. (H. M.) 1 UPWARD I lift mine eyes, From God is all my aid ; Tlie God that built the skies, And earth and nature made ; God is the tower to which I fiy ; His grace is nigh in ever}'^ hour. «. ./ u My feet shall never slide. Nor fall in fatal snares, Since God, my guard and guide. Defends me from my fc^rs: Those wakeful eyes that never sleep. Shall Israel keep when dangers rise. 3 Hast thou not given thy word To nave my soul from death ? And I can trust my Lord To keep my mortal breath : I'll go and come, nor fear to die. Till from on high thou call me home. 1 3 1 . « / was glad when they said unto mc, let us go into the house of the Lord^ Ps. cxxii. 1* (c. M.) 1 HOW did my heart rejoice to hear • My friends devoutly say, < In Zion let us all appear, < And keep the solemn day !' 2 tlori hfef gates, I love the %ad ; The chiirch feLdt>m'd with grace Stands like i palace built for Got! To shew his ihilddr fnCe. 131 TJie Psalm^. 132 3 Up to her courts with joys unknowft The holy tribes repair ; The Son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment there. 4 He hears our praises and complaints ; And while his awful voice Divides the sinners from the s^amta We tremble and rejoice. 5 Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest ! With holy gifts and heav'nly grace ^ Be her attendants blest L 6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains ; There my best friends, my kindred dwells There Grod my Saviom* reigns. 132. « Our feet shall stand within thy gates , Je- rusalem,^^ Ps, cxxi. 2. (8's & 6^8.) 1 THE festal mom, my God, is come, That calls me to thy hallowed dome, Thy presence to adore : My feet the summons shall attend ; With willing steps thy courts ascendj, And tread the sacred floor. 2 What joy while thus I view the day That warns my thirsting soul away ! What transports fill my breast I For, lo ! my great Redeemer's power Unfolds the everlasting dppr, And leads me to his rest ! 132 Tfie Psalms, 133 3 E'en now, to my expecting eyes, The heaven-built towers of Salem ris^,r E'en now, with glad survey,' '' '^ I view her mansions, that contain The angelic forms^ an awful train, , i . And shine with cloudless day, t ' 4 Hither, from earth's remotest end, Lo ! the redeem'd of Grod ascend, Their tribute hither bring : Here crowned with everlasting joy^ In hymns of pr&ise their tongues employ, And hail the Immortal King. 133. « JPray for the peace of Jerusalem,'*^ Ps. cxxii. 6. (s. M.) 1 GLAD was my heart to hear i^ ^ My old companions say, Come, in the house of God appear, For 'tis a holy day. 2 Our willing feet shall stand - ^ Within the temple-door : |. While young ^nd old, in many a band, Shall throng the sacred floor. 3 Thither the tribes repair, Where all are wont to meet. And, joyful in the house of prayer, Bend at the mercy -seat. Pray for Jerusalem, The city of our God. The Lord from heavert be kind to them That love the dear abode ! 133 The Psalms, 134. , < ■ 5 Within theise? wa)ls n^ay poafe , j| And* harmony, be foundt ;>{•)> lj/V/ Zion, in all thy palacea, imvi 'V.* Prosperity abound Ir.biod yiu:'ff 6 For friends and brethren dear, Our prayer shall never cease* Oft as they meet for worship here, God send his people peace J la4. ^ « They that trust in the LQrfi ^haU he a$ Mount Zio^y, which caTmot be removed,^^ Ps. CXXV. IV YS. M.) 'xr FIRM and unmov'd are they That rest their soid« ^n J&ad f d 7 Firm as thejnount where David dwelt, Or where the ark abodc/^ndwv:>i 2 As mountains stood to gu^ j j,|^r^|;r The city's sacred groups , <. ^ v m li * So God and his almighty ^oy^| Embrace his saints around.., ^^^/^^ 3 What though the Father'^ rod , . « . Drop a chastising stroke, '* ^' Yet, by the hand of tendemesi?, , ^ - ^Its terrors shall be broke. „v 4 Deal gently j J Lord, witl*:*l^dse WJ|ose faith and pious fear/ noc3 Whose hope, and love, and every grace Pfoclaim tfieirfeearte sincei^ si:* nl j^ p ' Nor shall ajfflicAions rage ^ . , „^ „,«• 1 oolong oppress the, saint.,: . ^^ " f Ihe Uoifof lsgsi^^pj,a|pj^ His, cl uldren^' lest^tjioy'. mu\U ^ .^ I 1B4 The Psahtt. 135 6 But if biir '^ftvish fear Will choodethe road to hell, We mu3t expect our portion there Where holders dinner dwell. 135. << Am ike /maimtaim are round ctbout Jerusa- {fiRySothe Jjordis round about his people.^* P8.cxjk;v. 2. (8.7.4.7.) 1 ZION stands with hills surrounded ; Zion, '^kept by, power divine. All her foes sh^ll be confounded, Though the world in arms combhie: Happy ZionJ What a ifavoured lot is thine. 2 Every human 'tie may ;perish:; Friend to friend unfaithful prove ; Mothers cease their own to cherish ; Heaven ttnd earth at last remove ; But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love. 3 If thy ijrbd should shew displeasucq, "^ 'Tisio save and not destroy. If he punish, His in measure ; 'Tis to rid thee of alloy. fBeithou patient; ^i^ Soon thytgrief shall turn to joy. ■ - _ - N 4f In the fitmace God may prove tfaao, Thence to bring thee forth more bright ; But can never cease to love thee t * ' ' Thou "art preciocNr in his sight, ' God, thine «verla«HiigHght. im - T/ie Psalms. Wi 136. « With the Lord there is mercy ^ and with him there is plenteous redemptuM?^ Pfc oxxx. 7. (c. M.) 1 FROM deep distress and tt*oubled thmighte, To thee, my God, I rais'd my cries ; If thou severely mark our faults, No flesh can stand' before thine eyes, ^ct'i 2 But thou hast built thy throne of grace, Free to dispense thy pardons there. That sinners may approach thy face^ , And hope and love, as well as fear. 3 As the benighted pilgrims^w^ait. And long, and wish for breaking day, So waits my soul before thy gate ; — When will my God his face display 1 4 My trust is fix'd upon thy word, p Nor shall I trust thy word in vain ;. Let mourning souls address the Lord^ And find relief from all their pain. 5 Great is his love, and large his grace, Through the redemption of his Sor: He turns our feet from sinful ways. And pardons what our hands have done"; 137. « Lord, my heart is ni6f hatnghif.^* Pf . CXXXi. 1. (C. Ati> 1 !S there ambition in my heart t . Search, gracious God, and see ; Or do I act a haughty part ? Lord, I appeal to Uiee. 2 I charge my thought, be humble^ stiU, And all my carriage mUd, Content, my FalbQr»^ vijith, th)^ willy And quiet as a cl^ild. 137 2'Ae Psalms^ 138 . 3 The patieat soul, the lowly mind, Shall have a large reward : Let saints in sorrow lie resign'd, r And trust a faithful Lord. m 13o. « My sold is even as a weaned ckUd.^^ Ps* cxxxi. 2. (T's.) 1 QUIET, t6r4, my froward heart : Make me teachable and mild, Upright, simple, free from art ; Make me as a weaned child; ' ' From distrust and envy free. Pleased with all that pleases thee, ' 2 What thou shalt to-day pi:ovide. Let me as a child receive ; I What to morrow may betide. Calmly to thy wisdom leave. 'Tis enough that thou wilt care ; Why should I the burden bear ] 3 As a little child relies On a care beyond his own ; Knov/s he's neither strong nor wise ; Fears to stir a step alone ; . *i <, « Let me thus with thee abide, As my 5'ather, Guard, and Guide. 4 Thus preserved from Satan's wiles, ' , Safe from dangers^ free from feairs> May I live upon thy smiles, Till the promised hour appears, I ' When the sons of Grod shall prove All their Father's boundless love, . 139 The Psalms. ue Itiy. « Arise, Lordy into thy res^" Ps. cxxxii* 8. (c. M.) 1 ARISE, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest ! Lo ! thy church waits, with longing eyes, Thus to be own'd and blest, 2 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy Spirit and thy word ; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 3 Here, mighty God, accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread ; Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread, 4 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God's Anointed shine ; Justice and truth his coiiit maintain, With love and power divine. . ft Here let him hold a lasting throne ; And, as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown. And shame confound his foes. 1 40. « The Lord hath chosen Zim.^^ Vs. cxxxii. 13. (L. M.) 1 WHERE shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our Grod, — A dwelling for th' Eternal mind Amongst the sons of flesh and blood ? 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest ; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. i2 140 The Psalms. Ul I 3 Here will I fix my gracious throne, And reign for ever, saith the Lord : Here shall my power and love be known, And blessings shall attend my word. 4 Here will I meet the hungry poor, And fill their souls v^th living bread ; Sinnere that wait before my door. With sweet provision shall be fed. 5 Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace, My ministers shall rise and shine : Not Aaron, in his costly dress, Appear'd with blessings so divine. 6 The saints, unable to contain Their inward joys, shall shout and sing ; The Son of David here shall reign. And Zion triumph in her King. 7 Jesus shall see a num'rous seed Born here, t' uphold his glorious name ! Heaven's brightest glories crown his head. While all his foes are cloth'd with shame ! 141. <« Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity,^^ Ps. cxxxiii. 1. (c. M.) 1 LO ! what an entertaining sight Are brethren that agree^ Bretliren, whose cheerful hearts unite In bands of piety ! 2 When streams of love from Christ the spring Descend to every soul, And heav'nly peace, with balmly wing, Shades and bedews the whole ; Ul The Psalms, 142 3 [Tis like the oil divinely sweet On Aaron's rev'rend head, The trickling drops perfum'd his feet, And o'er his garments spread.] 4 'Tis pleasant as the morning dews That fall on Zion's hill, Where God his milder glory shows, And makes his grace distil. 142. THE SAME. (S. M.) 1 BLEST are the sons of peace, Whose hearts and hopes are one. Whose kind designs to serve and please Through all their actions run. 2 Blest is the pious house Where zeal and friendship meet. Their songs of praise, their mingled vows, Make their communion sweet. 3 Thus when on Aaron s head They pour'd the rich perfume. The oil through all his raiment spread, And pleasure fill'd the room. 4 Thus on the heav'nly hijls The saints are blest above, Where joy like morning-dew distils. And all the air is love- 143. « Lift up your hands in tfie sanctum y^ and bless the jLo?d." Ps. cxxxv. 2. (c. m.) 1 YE that obey th' immortal King, Attend his holy place. Bow to the glories of his power, And bless his wond'rous grace ) U3 The Ptalmt. 144 ! 2 Lift up your hands by morning light, And send your souls on high ; Baise your admiring thoughts by night Above tho starry sky. 3 The God of Zion cheers our hearts With rays of quick'ning grace ; The Grod that spreads the heav'ns abroad^ And rules the swelling seas. 144. " Praise ye the Lord,— in the eovrts of the house of our God.^^ Ps. cxxxv. 1. 2. (h, M.) 1 PRAISE ye the Lord ; exalt his name, While in his holy courts ye wait, Ye saints, that to his house belong, Or staled attending at his gate. 2 Praise ye the Lord ; the Lord is good ; To praise his name is sweet employ : Israel he chose of old ; and still His church is his peculiar joy. 3 The Lord himself will judge his saints ; He treats his servants as his friends ; And when he. hears their sore complaints, Repents the sorrows that he sends. 4 Through every age the Lord declares His name, and breaks th' oppressor's rod ; He gives his suffering servants rest, And will l)e known, ' Th' Almighty God.' 5 Bless ye the Lord, who taste his love, And learn the wonders of his name : Amon^t his saints he ever dwelk ; His chuKch is his Jerusalem. 145 The P8alm$. 146 -n: 145. « Ye that fear the Lord, blesi the Lofd,^* Ps. cxxxv. 20. (c. w.) , ' 1 AWAKE, ye saints ; to praise your King, Your sweetest passions raise, Your pious pleasure, while you sing^ Increasing with the praise. 2 Great is the Lord ; and works unknown Are his divine employ ; But still his saints are near his throne, His treasu*^ and his joy., - . r ^ li 3 Heav'n, earth, and sea, confess his hand ; He bids the vapours rise'} Lightning and storm at his command Sweep through the sounding skies, 4 Ye saints, adore the living God, Serve him with faith and fear ; He makes the churches his abode^ And claims your honours there. ; 14o. « O give thanks unto the Lord, for tie is good : for his mercy endureth for ever." Ps. cxxxvi. 1. (H. M.) 1 GIVE thanks to God most high, The universal Lord ; The Sov'reign King of k'>gs \ And be his name ador'd. Thy niercy. Lord, shall still endure 5 •" And ever sure abide thy word,. 2 How mighty is his haiad! What wonders hath he done ! He form'd the earth and seas^ , • And spread the heav'iis alone?. , His power and grace are still the^lsialtte ; And let l)!s name have endless praise. I 146 Th9 Ptalmwi 147 3 He saw the nalions lie All perishing in sin, And pity'd the sad state ^ The ruinM world was in. Thy mercy, Lord, shall still endure j And ever sure abides tHy word. 4 He sent his only ' . To save us from out* woe, From Satan, sin, and death, And every hurtful foe. His power and grace are still the same ; And let his name have endless praise. » 5 Give thanks aloud to God, To God the heav'nly King j And let the spacious earth His works and glories sing. Thy mercy, Lord, shall still endure j And ever sure abides thy word. 147. " give thanks unto the God of heaven :for his mercy endureihfor crer.'* Ps* cxjixi'i. 26.<L. M.) 1 GIVE to our God iinraortel praise ; Mercy and truth are all his ways : Wonders of grace to God belong. Repeat his mercies in your song. 2 Give to the Lord of lords uenowTi, The ICing of king^ with glory crown : His mercies ever shall endure. When lords a^d kingsere loioivn qq more. 3 He built the earth, he spread the skyi And fix'd ti)e 8tarry.ligiit§ oD^ l^^ >Vqi)^1^ cfr gi^ce^to Go^^ ^ Repeat hia mercies in youc soBg^ ; i,^-.. 147 The Paalma. 4 He fi\h the sun with .morning light. He hidd the moon direct the night : HiH mercies ever shall endure. Whensuns and moons «hali shine no more. 5 The Jews he freed from Pharaoh's hand, And brought them to the promisM land : Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 6 He saw the Gentiles dead in sin. And felt his pity work within : His mercies ever shall endure, When death and sin shall reign no^more. 7 He sent his Son with power to save From guilt, and darkness, and the grave : Wonders of grace to God belong, Bi^peat hi^ mercies in your song. 8 Through this vain world he ^ lidesour feeti And leads us to his heav'nly seat: His mercies ever shall endure, Whou ^this vs^in world shall be no pone. 149. « Wev>ept,whenvferemeniber^Ziok»^^ Ps. ' (vxxxvii. 1. <L.42^ riVi 1 O ZION, whmi I think on lhee» ^ I ^eh ^for pinions Uke tbe 4^vb, And mourn to think that I dimild^bd •So distaik^iYMii thepi^oe I /love. 2 A captive h^f^, totd ^rifom/hdartr For JSon's BSisred walls I si^ : T)utber«^0 fansdined n^ons come, And see the 'Saviour eye lo eye f. n • I '148 Tlie Paatms. U9 3 While here, I walk on hostile ground'i The few that 1 can call my friends, Are, like myself, with fetters hound, • i And weariness oi r steps attenils., /f .oi 4 But we shall yet l)ehold the day, When Zion's children sliall return : Our sorrows then shall flee away, And we shall never, never mourn. ' 5 The hope that such a day will come. Makes e'en the captive's portion sweet. Though now we wander far from home, .'11 In Zion soon shall we all meet. 149. /' << / vnll praise thee with my whole heart, ^^ Ps. cxxxviii. 1. (l. m.) ' 1 WITH all my powers of heart and tongue^ j;, I'll praise my Maker in my song : \ngels shall hear the notes I raise. Approve the song, and join the praise. 2 Angels that make thy church their cafe Shall witness my devotions there. While holy zeal directs my eyes ;>-| { To thy fair temple in the skies. 3 I'll siBglihy truth and m^rcy. Lord, r. i IjaMstogtfee wonders of thy word ^ X Not'all tiky works and nami^; Wpw x So ntach thy poww ^n^ g\<^ sfew^ 4- TqiJoAJ-ery^d when tcpuWesrp^e^ a^ ^^ He hejtt^ me^ a|id«ubUV'J.«*yC9e«r^ And sirengtth diftus^ tJiro- *alIx9iVi^«l- 150 The P%alm8' 151 5 Grace will complete what grace begins, To save from sorrows or from sins \ The work that wisdom undertakes Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes. 1 50. « Lord^ thou hast searched mcy and knoton 7716." Ps. CXXXiX. 1. (L. M.) 1 LORD, thou hast searchM and seen me thro' i Thine eye commands with piercing view My rising and my resting hours, My lieart and flesh with all their powers. 2 My thoughts, before they are my own, Are to my God distinctly known ; He knows the words I mean to speak Ere from my op'ning lips they break. 3 Within thy circling power I stand ; On every side I find thy hand : Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, I am surrounded still with God. 4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great ! What large extent ! what lofty height ! My soul, with all the powers I boast, Is in the boundless prospect lost. s 5 may these thoughts possess my breast, Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; Nor let my weaker passions dare Consent to sin, for God is there. 15 1. << Thou understandest my thought afar ojf." Ps. cxxxix. 2. (c. M.) 1 IN all my vast concerns with thee In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence. Lord, or flee The notice of thine eye. K i^^ f t ■ 152 The Psalms. 153 2 Thy all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord Before they're form'd within : And ere my lips pronounce the wordj He knows the sense I mean. 4 O wond'rous knowledge, deep and high ! Where pan a creature hide ? Within thy circling arms I lie, Enclos'd oh every side. 5 So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from every ill, Secur'd by sov'reign love. 10 2, «c Search me, Lord^ and know my heart, ^^ Ps. cxxxix. 23. (L. M.) 1 LORD, search my soul, try every thought ; Though my own heart accuse me not ^ Of walking in a false disguise, , I beg the trial of thine eyes. 2 Doth secret mischief lurk within ? Do I indulge some unknown sin 1 O turn my feet whene'er I stray. And lead me in thy perfect way, J53» <« Let my prayer be set forth before the^ as incensed Ps, cxli. 2. (l. m.) 1 MY God accept my early vows, Like morning incense in thine house. And let my nightly worship rise Sweet as the evening sacrifice. 154 The Psalmf. 155 2 Watch o'er my lips, and guard thero, Lord, From every rash and heedless word ; Nor let my feet incline to tread The guilty path where sinners lead. 3 may the righteous, when I stray, Smite, and reprove my wandering way ! Their gentle words, like ointment shed, Shall never bruise, but cheer my head« ^ When I behold them prest with griefj I'll cry to heav'n for their relief; And by my warm petitions prove How much I prize their faithful love. 154. « Blessed be the Lord, my strength.^^ Pi* cxliv. 1. (c. M.) 1 FOR ever blessed be the Lord, My Saviour and my shield ; He sends his Spirit with his woixl To arm me for the field. 2 When sin and hell their force unite^ He makes my soul his care. Instructs me to the heav'nly fight, And guards me through the war* 3 A Friend and Helper, so divine. Doth my weak courage raise ; , He makes the glorious victory mine, . And his shall be the praise. 155.' « IwUl extol thee, my God, King, and I vjiU bless thy name for ever and «v«r." Ps. cxlv. 1. (c. M.) 1 LONG as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love ; My work and joy shall be the same In the bright world above. 155 The Psalms. 156 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great : I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue ; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name. And children learn thy ways ; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, < And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of ancient date Shall through the world be known ; Thine arm of power, thy hekv'nly state. With public splendour thown. 6 The world is managM by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love ; Andtiiine eternal kingdom stands. Though rocks and hills remove. 156. « tUvery day Tvill I bless thee, and IttnU praise thy name for ever and ever." Ps. cxlv. 2* (L. M.) 1 MY God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days ; Thy grace employ my humble tongue 'till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Sonie thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 156 The Psatmt. 157 3 Thy tmth and justice I'll proclaim ; Thy bounty flows, en endless stream, Thy mercy swift ; thine anger slow, — But dreadful to the stubborn foe. • 4 Thy works with sov'reign glory shine, And speak thy majesty divine ; Let every realm with joy proclaim The honours of thy holy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise ; And unborn ages make my song The joy and labour of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds ? Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds ! Vast and unsearchable thy ways ! * Vast and immortal be thy praise ! • 157. " They shaU abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness,^* Ps. cxlv. 7. (c. m.) 1 SWEET is the memory of thy grace. My God, my heav'nly King ; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but not confines His goodness to the skies ; Thro' the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On thee for daily food. Thy lib'ral hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. k2 157 The Psalms, 158 ■ i \ 4 How kind are thy compassicns, Lord ! How slow thine anger moves. , But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves, 5 Creatures, with all their endless race, Thy power and praise proclaim ; But saints, who taste thy richer grace, ^ Delight to bless thy name. 1 58. u While I live, vnU I praise the LordJ*^ Vsp cxlvi. 2. (L. M.) 1 PRAISE ye the Lord ; my heart shall join, In work so pleasant, so divine ; Now while the flesh is mine abode, And when my soul ascends to God. 2 Praise shall employ my noblest powers, While immortality endures ; My days of praise shall ne'er be past. While life and thought and being last. 3 Why should I make a man my trust; Princes must die, and turn to dust ; Their breath departs, their pomp and power And thoughts, all vanish in an hour^ 4« Happy the man, whose hopes rely On Israel's God : He made the sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train j And none shall find hh promise vain. ,5 His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor ; He sends the labouring conscience peace, And grants the prisoner sweet release. }M The Psalms, 159 6 He loves his saints, he knows ^hem well, But sends the wicked down to hell ; Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns ; Praise him in everlasting strains, 159. " I imll sing praises unto my Gody while I have any being, Ps. QJilvu 2. (l. p. m.^ 1 I'LL praise my Maker with my breath ; And when my voice is lost in death ^ Praise shall employ my nobler powers : fj/f.y days of praise shall ne'er be past While life and thought and being last. Or immortality endures. 2 Why should I make a man my trust? Princes must die, and turn to dust ; Vain is the help of flesh and blood : Their breath departs, their pomp and power And thoughts, all vanish in an hour, Nor can they make their promise good. 3 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God : he made the sky. And earth, and seas, with all their train ; His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor, And none shall find his promise vain. 4f The Lord hath eyes to give the blincl j The Lord supports the sinking mind ; He sends the labouring conscience peace : He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless. And grants the prisoner sweet release. v» V 159 The Psalms, 160 5 He loves his saints ; he knows them well, But sends the wicked down to hell ; Thy God, Zion, ever reigns : Let every tongue, let every age. In this exalted work engage ; Praise him in everlasting strains. 6 I'll praise him while he lends me breath ; And when my voice is lost in death Praise shall employ my nobler powers ; My days of praise shall ne'er be past While life and thought and being last. Or immortality endures. 160. << Praise ye the Loid ; for it is good to sing praises unto our God.^^ Ps. cxlvii. 1. (L. M.) 1 PRAISE ye the Lord ; 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise ; His nature and his works invite To inake this duty our delight. . 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name: His mercy melts the stubborn soul. And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames. He counts their numbers, calls their names : His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound, '^ A deep where all ourtho^ights are drown 'd. 4 Great is our Lord, and great his might ; And all his glories infinite : He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dusit. 161 The Psalms, 162 5 But saints are lovely in his sight : He views his children with delight ; Ht, sees their hope ; he knows their fear, And looks and loves his image there. 161. « Ifc hath not dealt so Vfith any nation.^^ Ps. cxlvii. 20. (L. M.) 1 PRAISE to the Lord, who bows his ear Propitious to his people's prayer ; And, though deliverance long delay, Answers in his well-chosen day. 2 Lord let thy goodness lead our land. Preserved by thine Almighty hand. The tribute of its love to bring To thee, our Saviour and our King. 3 So shall each public temple raise A song of triumph to thy praise ; And every peaceful private home To thee a temple shall become. 4 Still be it our supreme delight. To walk as in thine awful sight : And in thy preceptt and thy fear. Till life's last hour, to persevere. 1 62. « Praise the name of the Lord :■— his glory is above the earth and hea/ven.^^ Ps.,cxlviii. 1-13. (H. M.) 1 YE tribes of Adam, join With heaven, and earth, and seas. And offer notes divine To your Creator's praise: Ye holy throng of angels bright, In worlds of light begin the song. 162 The Psalms. 163 2 Thou sun with dazzling rays, And moon that rules the night. Shine to your Maker's praise. With stars of twinkling light : His power declare, ye floods on high, And clouds that fly in empty air. 2 The shining worlds above In glorious order stand. Or in swift courses move By his supreme command : He spake the word, and all their frame From nothing came to praise the Lord. 4 He moy'd their mighty wheels In unknown ages past, And each his word fulfils While time and nature last : In different ways his works proclaim His wond'rous name, and speak his praise. 5 Let all the nations fear The God that rules above ; He brings his people near. And makes them taste his love : While earth and sky attempt his praise. His saints shall raise his honours high. 163 . <« Let the children of Zion he joyful in their KingJ*^ Ps. cxlix. 2. (c. M.) 1 ALL ye that love the Lord, rejoice, And let your songs be new ; Amidst the church, with cheerful voice. His later wonders shew. 163 The Ptalmg. 164 ft The Jews, the people of his grace, Shall their Redeemer sing ; And Gentile nations join the praise, While Zion owns her King. 3 The Lord takes pleasure in the just, Whom sinners treat with scorn ; The meek that lie despis'd in dust Salvation shall adorn. 4 Saints should be joyful in their King, E'en on a dying bed ; And like the f>ou1s in glory sing, For God shall raise the dead. 5 When Christ his judgment-seat ascends. And bids the world appear, Thrones are prepar'd for all his friends, Who humbly lov'd him here. 164. " Praise God in his sanctuary : — let tvery thing that hath breathy praise the Lord.^^ Ps. cl. 1-6. (CM.) 1 IN God's own house pronounce his praise, His grace he there reveals ; To heav'n your joy and wonder raise. For there his glory dwells, 2 Let all your sacred passions move. While you rehearse his deeds ; But the great work of saving love Your highest praise exceeds. 3 All that have motion, life, and breath. Proclaim your Maker blest ; Yet when my voice expires in death. My soul shall praise him best. , EXHORTATION TO PRAISE AND GENERAL THANKCSGIVING. >ti 165. << Let the heaven and earth praise Aim." Ps, Ixix. 34. (7'8.) 1 SONGS of praise the angels sang, Heaven with hallelujahs rang, When Jehovah's work begun ; When he spake, aiid it was done. 2 Sonffs of praise awoke the morn, * When the Prinise of Peace was born, Songs of praise arose, when He Captive led captivity. 3 Heaven and earth must pass away : Songs of praise shall crown that day. God will make new heavens and earth : Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And shall man alone be dumb, Till that glorious kingdom come ? No ! the Church delights to raise Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise. 5 Saints lielow, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice ; Learning here, by faith and love. Songs of praise to sing above. 6 Borne upon th6ir latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death : Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their powers employ. 166 General Thanksgiving/. 167 166. « stand uv and bless'the Lord ipvr God.^* Neh* ix. 5. (8. M.) 1 STAND up and blem the Lord, Ye people of his choice : Stand up, and bless the Lord your God, With heart, and soul, and voice. 2 Though high above all praise. Above all blessing high. Who would not fear his holy name, And laud and magnify 1 3 Oh for the living flame From his own altar brought. To touch our lips, our minds inspire, And wing to heaven. our thought ! 4 There, with benign regard. Our hymns he deigns to hear : Though unrevealed to mortal sense. The spirit feels him near. 5 God is our strength and sonf , And his salvation ours ; Then be his love in Christ proclaimed With ail our ransom'd powers. 6 Stand up and bless the Lord ; The Lord your God adore : Stand up and bless his glorious name. Henceforth for evermore. 167. " The ransomed shall come to Zion with songs,'^ Isa. xxxv. 10. (7's.) 1 CHILDEEN of the heavenly King ! As ye journey, sweetly sing : Sing your Saviour's worthy praise. Glorious in hm works and ways ! 167 Exhortation to Praute, 168 2 We are travelling home to God, In the way the fathers trod : They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see* 3 Foes are round us, but we stand On the borders of our land : Jesus, God's exalted Son, Bids us undismayed goon. 4 Onward, then, we gladly press Through this earthly wilderness : Only, Lord, our Leader be. And we still will follow Thee. 168. *<HaUowedbethyname.^^ Matt. vi. 9. (7's.) 1 HOLY, holy, holy Lord, In the highest heavens adored. Author of all nature's frame ; Father, hallowed be thy name. 2 Though estranged from thee in heart, Doubtless thou our Father art : From thy hand onr spirits came : Father, hallowed ue thy name. 3 Nor by nature's tie alone Thou art as our Father known : Nearer now, in Christ, our claim : Father, hallowed be thy name. 4 Bom anew. Oh, may we feel Filial love, the Spirit's seal ; CleaL id from guilt, redeemeJ from shame : father, hallowed be thy name. 169 General Thanksgiving. 170 5 Whether, then, in want or wealth, Joy or sorrow, pain or health, Still our prayer shall be the same : ^ Father, hallowed be thy name. 169. « bless our Ood, ye peopU,^^ Ps. Uvi. 8. (c. M.) 1 LIFT up to God the voice of praise. Whose breath our souls inspired ; Loud and more loud the anthem rai^ie, With grateful ardour fired ! 2 Lift up to God the voice of praise, Whose tender care sustains Our feeble frame, encompassed round With death's unnumbered pains ! 3 Lift up to Gdd the voice of praise, Whose goodness, passing thought, Loads ev'ry minute, as it flies, With benefits unsought ! 4 Lift up to God the voice of praise, From whom salvation flows ; Who sent his Son our souls to save ' ' From everlasting woes ! . 5 Lift up to God the voice of praise, For hope's transporting ray. That lights through darkest shades of death To realms of endless day ! 170. ^* M thy works precise thee,^^ Ps. cxlv. 10. (L. M.) 1 YE sons of men, with joy record The various wonders of the Lord ; And let his power and goodness sound Through all your tribes the earth around. 170 Exhortation to Praise* 171 2 Let the high heavens your songs invite^ Those spacious fields of brilliant light ; Whene sun, and moon, and planets roll, And stars, that ^ow from pole to pole. 3 Sing, earth, in verdant robes arrayed, Its herbs and flowers, its fruit and shade. View the broad sea's majestic plains, And think how wide its Maker reigns. 4 But Oh ! that brighter world above. Where lives and reigns Incarnate Love ! God's only Son in flesh arrayed, For man a bleeding victim made ! 5 Thither, my soul, with rapture soar ; There in the land of praise adore : This theme demands an angel's lay, Demands an undeclining day. 171. " Thy saints bless thee,^^ Ps. cxlv. 10. (l. m.) 1 WE praise, we worship thee, God ? Thy sovereign power we sound abroad. All nations bow before thy throne, And thee the great Jehovah own. 2 Loud hallelujahs to thy liame Angels and seraphim proclaim : By all the powers and thrones in heaven. Eternal praise to thee is given. 3 O holy, holy, holy Lord ! v Thou God of Hosts, by all adored ! Earth and the heavens ai-e full of thee. Thy light, thy power, thy majesty ! 172 General Thanksgiving* 17^ 4 Apostles join the glorious throng, And swell the loud triumphant song : Prophets and martyrs hear the sound. And spread the hallelujah round« 6 Glory to thee, O God most high ! Father, we praise thy majesty ! The Son, the Spirit, we adore ; One Godhead, blest for evermore. 172. <« Let such OS love thy salvation say, The Lord be magnified.^' Ps. xl. 16. (l. m.) 1 GOD of salvation ! we adore Thy saving love, thy saving power ; And, to our utmost stretch of thought, Hail the redemption thou hast wrought, 2 We love the stroke that breaks our chain. The sword by which our sins are slain : And while abased in dust we bow, We sing the grace that lays us low. 3 Perish ^ach thoughi of human pride : Let God alone be magnified. His glory let the heavens resound, Echoed from earth's remotest bound. 4 Saints, who his full salvation know. Saints, who but taste it here below. Join every angel's voice to raise Continued, never-ending praise. 173. ^^ Remember all the way the Lord thy God fiath led thee*^^ Deut, viii. 2. (c. m.) 1 WHEN all thy mercies, my God, My rising soul surveys. Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. l2 173 Exhortation to Praise* 173 I 2 Thy providence my life sustained, And all my wants redressed ; When in the silent womb I lay, And hung upon the breast. 3 Unnumbered comforts on my soul Thy tender care bestowed. Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 4 When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps I ran. Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safei And led me up to man. J5 When worn vidth sickness, oft hast Thou With health renewed my face ; And, when in sins and sorrows sunk. Revived my soul with grace. fi -Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart. That tastes those gifts with joy. 7 "Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue ; And after death in distant worlds The glorious theme renew. 8 Through all eternity to Thee A joyful song I'll raise : ' For Oh ! eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. I?* General Thanksgiving, 17f) 174. ^^ How excellent is thy nameP^ P«. viii. , (c. M.) 1 LORD, our King, how excellent Thy name on earth is known ! Thy glory in the firmament, How wonderfully shown ! 2 Yet are the humhle dear to Thee ! Thy praises are confest By infants lisping on the knee, And sucklings at the breast. 3 When I behold the heavens on high. The work of thy right hand, The moon and stars amid tlie sky. Thy lights in every land : 4 Lord, what is man, that thou shouldst deign On him to set thy love. Give him on earth awhile to reign, Then fill a throne above ? 5 Lord, how excellent thy name ! How manifold thy ways ! Let time thy saving truth proclaim. Eternity, thy praise* 175. " I wiU bless the Lord at aU times,^^ Ps. xxxiv. (0. M.) 1 THROUGH all the changing scenes of life. In trouble and in joy. The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. 2 Of his deliverance I will boast. Till ail that are distrest, From my example comfort take, And soothe their griefs to rest. 175 Exhortation to Praitte- 176 3 Oh magnify the Lord with me : * With me exalt his name. When in distress to him I called, He to my rescue came. 4 Oh make but trial of his love ; Experience will decide. How blest they are, and only they. Who in his truth confide. 5 Fear him, ye saints ; and you will then Have nothing else to fear. Make you his service your delight, He'll make your want8 his care. 176. « I wUl sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever," Ps. Ixxxix. (c. m.) 1 THE mercies of my God and King My tongue shall still pursue : Oh happy they whoj while they sing Those mercies, share them too ! 2 As bright and lasting as the sun, As lofty as the sky. From age to age thy word shall run. And chance and change defy. 3 The covenant of the King of kings Shall stand for ever sure ; And 'neath the shadow of thy wings Thy saints repose secure. 4 Thine is the earth, and thine the skieny Created at thy will : The waves al thy command arise, At thy command, are still. 176 General Tltanksgwing, 177 5 In earth below, in heaven above, Who, who is Lord like thee ? Oh spread the gospel of thy love Till all thy glories see. 177. ^^ Sing to the Lord a neia 8ong»^^ Ps. xcvi. (g. M.) 1 NOW let your songs arise, In new exalted strains ; Let earth repeat it to the skies ; The il-ord, the Savioi'jr reigns ! 2 Sing to the Lord our God, And bless his sacred Name : His great salvation, all abroad, From day to day proclaim^ 3 Midst heathen nations place The glories of his throne ; And let the wonders of his grace Through all the earth be known, 4 Great is the eternal Lord, And great must be his praise : O'er all the gods, on high adored^ His mightier arm he'll raise. 5 The gods the heathen boasts, Nor hear, nor see, nor move : Jehovah is the Lord of Hosts, Who spread the heavens above ! (> Through earth, let every tribe, Let every nation, sing : Glory, and grace, and might, ascribe To our eternal King ! 178 Exhortation to Praise^ 179 J /8* << Praise the name of the Lord.^' Ps. cxiii. 1. (L. M.) 1 SERVANTS of God, in joy fullays, Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise : His glorious name let all adore, From age to age, for evermore. 2 Blest be that name, supremely blest, From the sun's rising to its rest. Above the heavens his power is known ; Through all the earth his goodness shown. 3 Who is like God ! — ^o great, so high, - He bows himself to view the sky : And yet, with condescending grace, Looks down upon the human race. 4> He hears the uncomplaining moan Of those who sit and weep alone ; He Hfls the mourner from the dust, And saves the poor in Him that trust. 5 Servants of God, in joyful lays. Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise : His saving name let all adore. From age to age, for evermore. 1 i 9, « He raiseth the poor out of the dust cxiii. (7's.) 1 HALLELUJAH. Raise, Oh raise To our Grod the song of praise : All his servants, join to sing God our Saviour and our King. 2 Blessed be for evermore That dread name which we adore ! Round the world his praise be sung, Through all lands, in eyery tongue. j> Ps, 179 General Thanksgiving. 180 3 O^er ail nations Grod alone, Higher than the heavem) his throne^ Wh(5 is like to God moft high, Infinite in majesty! 4 Yet to view the heavens he bends ; Yea, to earth he condescends ; Passing by the rich and great, For the low and desolate. 5 He can raise the poor to stand With the princes of the land ; Wealth upon the needy shower ; Set the meanest high in power. 6 He the broken spirit cheers ; Turns to joy the mourner's tears : Such the wonders of his ways ! " Praise his name ; — for ever praise. 1 80. « His mercy enduretkfor ever." Ps. cxxxvi. (7'8.) 1 TO our God loud praises give, Source of good to all who live. Praise his name, whose mercy sure Shall eternally endure. 2 To the Lord your homage brings God of gods, of kings the King. For his TiercV, free and sure, Shall eternally endure. 3 Praise him for his deeds of might, For his greatness infinite. For his mercy free and sure, Which doth evermore endure. ISO ExhartaUion to Praitfe* 181 4 He by wisdom built the skied, And bade earth from ocean rise: Fill'd the sun with glorious light; Gave the moon to rule the night. 5 He beheld us when brought low, And redeemed us from the foe. He doth every blessing give : By his bounty all things live. 6 Oh, give thanks ; your voices raise To the Grod of heaven in praise j For his mercy, free and sure, Shall eternally endure. ¥ ^ 181. « Praise the Lord from the heavens,^^ Ps. cxlviii. (8. 7.) 1 PRAISE the Lord I ye heavens, adore him ! Praise him, angels, in the height ; Sun and moon, rejoice before him ; Praise him, all ye stars of light ; 2 Praise the Lord ! for he hath spoken ; Worlds his mighty voice obeyed. Lavtrs that never shall be broken, For their guidance he hath made. 3 Praise the Lord ! for he is glorious ^ Never shall his promise fail, God hath made bis saints victorious : Sin and death shall not prevail. . 4 Praise the Grod of our salvation. Hosts on high his power proclaim. Heaven and earth, and all creation Laud '4od magnify his name. 181 182 General Thanksyioin^ . 183 s." P«. ire him ! >J \ ■■!'■ , * t .'1 1 ' '■ • V <• ", k) ' ■« _ 182. " Statul up and bless the Lord your God far ever and ever." Neh. ix. 6. (o. m.) double. 1 GOD, at thy command we rise, TJ\y gracious name to bless: Tliee^ the great Lord of eartli and gkies, We joyfully confess. Oiu* joy is now to sing of thee, To triumph in thy love ; And this, transporting thought ! shall be Our endless work above. 2 Thou, even thou, art Grod alone ^ Those countless worlds of thine, Those heavens and heavenly spirits own, Our Maker is divine. The earth thou hast thy footstool made, Great universal Lord ; And all things are in being staid By thy preserving word. 183. '^Alleluia! for the Lord God omnipotent reignetn,^'* Rev. xix. 6 (l. m.) 1 THE Lord is King ! lift up thy voice, O earth, and all ye heaven, rejoice ! From world to world the joy ehisil] ring: The Lord Omnipotent is Ki.ig. 2 The Lord is King ! who then shall dare Resist his will, distrust his care, Or murmur at his wise decrees, Or doubt his royal promi<ies ? 3 The Lord is King ! Child of the dust, The Judge of all the earlh is just. Holy and true are all his ways : Let every creature speak his praise. M \ . a T^ 183 Exhortation to Praise, 18i 4 He reigns ! ye saints, exalt your strains : Your God is King, your Father reigns ; And He is at the Father's side. The Son of man, the Crucified. 5 Come, make your wants, your hurdens known ; He will present them at the throne ; And angel bands are waiting there. His messages of love to bear. 6 Oh, when his wisdom can mistake, His might decay, his love forsake. Then may his children cease to sing, The Lord Omnipotent is King 7 Alike pervaded by his eye. All parts of his dominion lie ; This world of ours and worlds unseen, And thin the boundary between. 8 One Lord, one empire, all secures : He reigns, — and hfe and death are yours. Through earth and heaven one song shall ring, The Lord Omnipotent is King. ■ 184, « Praise the Lord from the earth,^^ Ps. cxlviii. 7. (c. M.) 1 THE gloried of my Maker, God, My joyful voice shall sing ; And call the nations to adore Their Former and their King. 2 'Twas his rig)i(-hand that shap'd our day, And wrought this human frame ; But from his own immediate breath, OiM* nobler spirits came. 184 General Thank$g%v%n^' 155 3 We bring our mortal powers^ to God, And worship with our tongues : We claim some kindred with the skies And join th' angelic songs. 4 Let grov'ling beasts of every shape, And fowls of every wing, And rocks, and trees, and fires, and seat, Their various, tribute bring. 5 Ye planets, to his honour shine, And wheels of nature roll ; Praise him in your unwearied course Around the steady pole. 6 The brightness of our Maker's name The wide Creation fills. And his unbounded grandeur flies Beyond the heav'nly hills. 185. <« From everlasting to everlasting^ thou ari GodJ^ Ps. xc. 2. (c. M.) 1 GREAT God, how iminite art thou ! What worthless worms are we ! Let the whole race of creatures bow And render praise to thee. 2 Thy throne eternal ages stood, Ere se^s or stars were made ; Thou art the ever-liv ng God Were all the nations dead. 3 Eternity with all its years Stands present in thy view ; To thee there's nothing old appears, . Great God, there's nothing new. 185 Adoration of the 186 4 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, And vex'd w^ith trifling cares ; But one eternal thought moves on Thine undisturb'd alfairs. 5 Great God, how infinite art thou ! What worthless worms are we ! Let the whole ra(;e of creatures how And render praise to thee. • loi). « T%ou art the same^ and thy years shall have no cnd?^ Ps. cii. 27. (l. m.) 1 GREAT Former of this wond'rous frame, Our souls adore thine awful name, And bow and tremble while they praise - ' The ancient of eternal days. 2 Before thine infinite survey, Creation rose as yesterday ; And, as to-morrow, shall thine ey^ See earth and stars in ruin lie. 3 Beyond the highest angel's sight, Thou dwellest in eternal light. Which shines with undiminished ray, While suns and systems waste away. 4 Our days a transient period run. And change with every circling sun ; And while to lengthened years we trust, Before the raoth we sink to dust. 5 But let the creatures fall around ; Let death consign us to the grbund ; Let the last general flame arise. And melt the arches of the skies : — , 187 Dioine Perfections. 187 6 Calm as the summer's ocean, we Can all tlie wreck of nature see ; While grac^ secures us an abode Unshaken as the throne of God. 187. " I wiU praise thy namey for thy loving^ kindness, and for thy truth.^* Ps. cxxxviii. 2. (L. M.) 1 PRAISE, everlasting praise be paid To him that earth's foundations laid ; Praise to the God, whose strong decrees, Sway the creation as he please. * 2 Praise to th^ goodness of the £ord, Who rules iiis people by his word ; And there, as strong as his decrees. He sets his kindest promises. 3 Whence then should doubts and fears arise 1 Why trickling sorrows drown our eyes ? Slowly, alas ! our mind receives The comforts that our Maker gives. 4 for a strong, a lasting faith. To credit what th' Almighty saith ! T' embrace the message of his Son, And call the joys of heav'n our own. 5 Then should the earth's old pillars shake ; And all the wheels of nature break. Our steady souls should fear no more Than solid rocks when billows roar. M 2 ' 188 Adwatum of the 189 188. <« T%t Lord is good — and his truth endureth to aU generations.^^ Ps. c. 5. (c. m.) 1 THY ceaseless, unexhausted love, Unmerited and free, Delights our evil to remove, And help our misery. 2 'x ho^ waitest to be gracious still ; TliQU dost with sinners bear : That, saved, we may thy goodness feel. And all thy grace declare. 3 Thy goodness and thy truth to me, To every soul, abound : A vast, unfathomable sea. Where all our thoughts are drown d. 4 Its streams the whole creation reach. So plenteous is the store ; Enough for all, enough fbr each, Enough for evermore. 5 Faithful, O Lord, thy mercies are A rock that cannot move : A thousand promises declare Thy constancy of love. 6 Thrcvughout the universe it reigns. Unalterably sure ; And while the truth of God remains. His goodness must endure. 1 89. « Thut$ saith the Lord — The heaven is my (hroTie : — but I toUl look to the poor ana contrite spirit.^^ Is. Ixvi. 1. 2. (i^m.) I THY favours, Jiord, surprise our souls ; Will the Etcbnal dwell with us t « What canst thou find beneath the poles To tempt thy chariot downward thus ] 190 Divine Perfections. 191 2 Still might he fill his starry throne, And please his ears with Gahriel's songs ; But th' heav'nly majesty comes down, And bows to hearken to our tongues. 3 Great God, what poor returns we pay, For love so infinite as thine ! Words are but air, and tongues but clay, ^ But thy compassion'9 all divine. 190. << Your Father knoweth what thmg$ ye have need of y before ye ask himJ*^ Matt.vi. 8. (l.m.) 1 UP to the Lord that reigns on high, And views the nations from afar, Let everlasting praises fly, And tell how large his bounties are. 2 He overrules all mortal things, And manages our mean afiairs ; On humble souls, the King of kings ' Bestows his counsels and his cares. 3 Our sorrows and our tears we pour Into the bosom of our God, He hears us in the mournful hour. And helps us bear the heavy load. 4 O could our thankful hearts devise A tribute, equal to thy grace. To the third heaven our songs should rise. And teach the golden harps thy praise. 191. « The Lord reigneth^ he is clothed toith ma- jestyy Pb^ xciii. 1. (l. m.) 1 JEHOVAH reigns, his throne is high. His robes are light and majesty ; His glory shinea with beams so bright No mortal can sustain the sight. idi Adoration of, the 192 2 His terrors keep the world in awe, His justice guards his holy law, His love reveals a smiling face, His truth and promise seal the grace. *- 3 Through all his works his wisdom shines, And baffles Satan's deep designs ; His power is sov 'reign to fulfil The noblest counsels of his will. 4" And will this glorious Lord descend To be my Father and my Friend ! Then let my songs with angels join \ Heav'n is secure, if Go4b^ mine. 192. « Though the Lord be Atg/t, yet hath he respect unto the lowly»^^ Ps. cxxxviii. 6. 1 THE Lord Jehovah reigns. His throne is built on high ; / The garments he assumes Are light and majesty ; His glories shine with beams so bright, No mortal eye can bear the sight. > 2 The thunders of his hand Keep the wide world in awe ; His wrath and justice stand To guard his holy law ; And where his love resolves to bless, His truth confirms and seals the grace. 3 Through all his ancient works Surprising wisdom shines, Confounds the powers of hell, . And breaks their dark designs ; Strong is his arm, and shall fulfil His great decrees, his sov 'reign will. 192 Dmne IWfecHfms. \m 4 And can tliin mighty King Ot* glory f onclescend ? And will he write his name, <My Father and my Friend?' I love his name, I love his wori) ; Join, all my powers, and praise the Lord. 193« " Canst thou by searching find out God?^^ — Job. xi. 7. (c. M. double.) 1 SHALL foolish, weak, short-sightt^d man Beyond archangels go, The great Almighty God explain, Or to perfection knowl His attributes divinely soar Above the creature's sight ; And prostrate seraphim adore The glorious Infinite. 2 Jehovah's everlasting days, They cannot numbered be ; Incomprehensible the space Of thine immensity : Thy wisdom's depths by reason's line In vain we strive to sound. Or stretch our labouring thought to assign Omnipotence a bound. 3 The brightness of thy glories leaves Description far below : Nor man, nor angel's heart conceives How deep thy mercies flow. Thy love is most unsearchable, And dazzles all above : They gaze, but cannot count or tell The treasures of thy love ! > 194 Adoration of the 195 194, « T^ Acaveiw arc tlmit ; the earth aUo ii thine.^* Ps. Ixxxix. 11. (l. m.) 1 FATHER of all, whose powerful voice Called forth this universal frame ! Whose mercies over all rejoice, Through endless ages still the same ! Wisdom, and might, and love are thine. Prostrate before thy feet we fall, Confess thine attributes divine. And hail thee, sovereign Lord of alL 2 Thee, sovereign Lord, let all confess^ That move in earth, or air, or sky ; Revere thy power, thy goodness uless^ Tremble before thy piercing eye. All ye who owe to him your birth> In praise your every hour employ. Jehovah reigns ! be glad, O earlh. And shout, ye morning stars, for joy. 3 Blessing and honour, praise and love. Co-equal, co-eternal Three ! In earth below, and heaven above. By all thy works be paid to thee. Thrice holy ! tnine the kingdom is ; The power omnipotent is thine ; And when created nature dies. Thy glories shall for ever shine. * 195. " The voice of the Lord is full of majesty,^^ Ps.^xxix. (l. m.) 1 ETERNAL God, eternal King ! Ruler of heaven and earth beneath ! From thee our hopes, our comforts spring : In thee we live, and move, and breathe. 195 Divine Perfections* 196 2 Thy word brought forth the flaming sun, The changeful moon, the starry host : In thine appointed course they run, Till in the final ruin lost. 3 At thy command the storm is dumb ; And to the sea thy power hath said, " No further shalt thou dare to come. And here shall thy proud waves be stayed." 4 Thy sway is kliown below, above, And full of majesty thy voice ! And, as it speaks in wrath or .love. The nations tremble or rejoice. 5 The final, awful hour is near. Time paces on with ceaseless tread. When opening graves that voice shall hear. And render up the sleeping dead. 6 Oh, in that great decisive day. May we be found in Christ, and stand, While flaming worlds shall meh away, Accepted, owned at thy right hand. *^ii 196. « Who is a God like unto thee^ that paruomth iniquity ?" Micah vii. 18. (l. p. ivi.) 1 GREAT God of wonders, all thy ways Are worthy of thyself, — divine : But the bright glories of thy grace, Beyond thine other wonders shine. Who is a pardoning God like thee ? Or who has grace so rich and free 1 196 , Adaration of the 2 Such deep transgressions to forgive, Such guilty daring worms to spare, This is thy grand prerogative, And in the honour none shall share. Is there a pardoning God like thee ? Or is there grace so rich and free ] 197 3 Pardon — from an offended God ! Pardon — for sins of deepest die ! Pardon — bestowed through Jesus' blood ; Pardon — -that brings the rebel nigh. Where is the pardoning God like thee? Or where the grace so rich and free ? » 4 Oh, may this glorious, matchless love, This godlike miracle of grace. Teach mortal tongues, like those above, To raise this song of lofty praise : Who is a paixloning God like thee ? Or who has grace so rich and free ? 197. "TAc Godo) Abraham.^^ Gpn. {xxx. 42. (6. 8. 4.) 1 THE God of Abraham praise, Who retgns enthroned above ; Ancient of everlasting days : And God of love ! Jehovah, great I AM ! By earth and heaven confessed : I bow and bless the sacred name, For ever blessed. 197 Divine Perfeciiom, 197 2 The God of Abraham piaiee, At whose supreme command, From earth T rise, and seek the joy» At his right hand. I all on eardi forsake, i ^' Its wisdom, fame, and powei' ^ mff And him my only portion make, My shield and tower. 3 The God of Abraham praise, Whose all-sufficient grace Shall guide me all my happy days, In all his ways ; He calls a worm his friend ! He calls himself my God ! And he shall save me to the end, Through Jesu's blood. 4 He by himself hath sworn, I on his oath depend, I shall,on eagle's wings upborne. To heaven ascend : T shall behold his face, I shall his power adore. And sing the wonders of grace For evermore. . PART SECOND. 5 Though nature's strength decay, And earth and hell withstand. To Canaan's bounds I urge ray way, At God's command : The watery deep I pass ; With Jesus in my view j And through the howling wildcrnesB, My way pur-^uc. 197 jidomiion of the 197 6 The goodly land I see, With peace and plenty bless'd ; A land of eaored liberty, And endless rest ; There milk and honey flow, And oil and wine abound; And trees of life for ever grow, With mercy crown'd. 7 There dwells the Lord our King, ^ , , The Lord our righteousness^ ' _ ^ Triumphant o*er tlie world and SifiV The Prince of Peace : ^ On Zion's sacred height His Kingdom still maintains : And glorious, with his saints tn light. For ever reigns. 8 He keeps his own secure, He guards them by his side. Arrays in garments white and pure. His spotless bride 5 With streams of sacred bliss. With groves of living joy«, » With all the fruits of paradise, He still supplies. 9 Before the Three in One, They all exulting stand ; And tell the wonders He hath done. Through all their land. The listening spheres attend. And swell the growing fame, And sing, in songsi which never end, The wond'rous Name. 197 Divine Perfectitms, 198 PART THIRD. 10 The (xod who reigns on high, The great archangels sing, And « Holy, Holy, Holy," cry << Almighty Kins! Who wa^, and is me same, And evermore shall be ; Jehovah — Father — Great I A M ! Ws worship Thee." 11 Before the Saviour's face The ransomed nations bow ; O'erwhelm'd at his Almighty grace, For ever new : He shows his prints of love, They kindle to a flame, And sound, through all the world above,/. << The slaughtered Lamb." in The whole triumphant host Give thanks to GkxI on high : <<Hai], Father,. Son, and Holy Ghost!" They ever cry* Hail, Abraham's God and mine — I join the heavenly lays. All might and majesty are thine. And endless praise* 1 98. « Aasafma." John xii. 13. (l. m.) 1 HOSANNA to the Living Lord ! Hosanna to tte Incarnate Word ! To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King, Let earthy let heaven, hosanna sing. , ^ ■ i 1 98 Praise lo the Redeemer, 1 99 2 Hosanna, Lord ! thine angels cry ; Hosanna, Lord ! thy saints reply t Above, beneath us, all arouna, The dead and Hving swell the sound. 3 O Saviour ! with protecting care, , Return to this tliy nouse of prayef • Assembled in thy sacred name, ^ Here we thy parting promise claim ! " 4 But chief, in every cleansed breast, Eternal ! bid thy Spirit rest; And make our secret soul to be A temple pure, and worthy thee ! 5 So, in the last and dreadful day, When earth and heaven shall melt away. Thy hock, redeemed from sinful stain, Shall swell the sound of praise again. 199. « Jliat at the name of Jesus ^ every knee should jfow.^* Phil, ii, JO. (7's.) 1 BRETHREN, let us join to bless ' Christ, our Peace and Righteousness : Let our praise to hiin be given, High at God's right-hand in heaven ! 2 Son of God, .to thee we bow ; Thou art Lord, and only thou. Thou, the woman 'c promised seed. Thou, who didst for sinners bleed ! 3 Thee, the angels ceaselese sing : Tliee we praise, our Priest and Kinj;, Worthy is thy name of praise, Full of glory, Mt df grace I 199 Praise to the Redeemer, 200 4 Thou hast the glad tidings hrougtit^ or salvation by thee wrought ; Wrought to set thy people fiee. Wrought to bring our souls to thee. 5 Thee, our Lord, whom we adore. May we follow more and more. Guide and bless va with thy love. Till we join thy saints above. 200. tiHeitLordofaU.'* Acts x. 36. (cm.) 1 ALL hail the power of Jesus' name ! Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of your God, Who frcm his altar call : Extol the stem of Jesse's rod. And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye saints redeemed of Adam's raee, : Ye ransomed from the fall; Hail him who saves you by his grace. And crown him Lord of all. 4 Let every kindred, every tribe On this terrestrial ball. To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 5 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng. We at his feet may (all. Join in the everiasting song. And crown him Lord of all. N 2 I SOI 201. Praise to tJt£ Redeenier. 202 « Vie Desire of all natiom*^^ Hag. ii. 7. ^ (c. M.) 1 INFINITE excellence iithme, Almighty King of Grace ! Thy imcreated glories shine With never-fading rays. 2 Sinners from earth's remotest end| Come bending a I thy feet ; To thee their prayers and songs ascend ; III thee their wishes meet. 3 Millions of happy spirits live On thine exhaustless store : From thee they all their Wiss receive, And still thou givest more. 4 Thou art their triumph and their joy ; They find their all in thee. Thy glories wHl their tongues employ Througli all eternity. 302. " Who, being in the form of God, made himself of no reputation.^' Phil. ii. 6, 7. (l. m.; 1 THOU Son of God and Son ol Man, * Beloved, adored Immanuel, Who didst, before all time began, In glory with thy Father dwell. 2 We sing thy love, who didst in time For us humanity assume ; To answer for \he sinner's crime. To suffer in the sinner's room. 3 The ransomed church thy glory sings ; The hosts of heaven thy will ol>ey ; And Lord of lords, and King of kings, We celebrate thy blessed sway . t, 203 Praise to the Redeemer. 204 i A servant's fojrm didst thou sustaiiii And with delight the Law obey ; And then endure amazing pain^ While all our sorrows on thee lay. 5 Blest Saviour ! we are wholly thine, So freely loved, so dearly bought ; Our souls to thee would we resign, To thee subject our every thought. 203. « The consolation of IsraeV* Luke ii. 25. (a-7.) 1 COME thou long expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free ! From our fears and sins release us : Let us find our rest in thee ! Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art ! . Blest desire of every nation, Joy of every faithful heart ! 2 Bom thy people to deliver ; Bom a child, and yet a king ; Bom to reign in us for ever ; Now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own Eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone : By thine all-sufficient merit, Haise us to thy glorious ^ronei / 204. « And the life was the light ofmen,^^ John i. 4. (8-7.) 1 LIGHT of those whose dreary dwelling Borders on the shades of death ! Come, and, sin's deep gloom dispelling. Shine upon the reai'r?* beneath. 20i. Praise to the Redeemer. 205 The new heaven and earth's Creator, On our deepest darkness rise ; Scattering all the night of naturci Pouring day upon our eyes. 2 Still we wait for thine appearing ; Life and joy thy beams impart. Chasing all our doubts, and cheering Every poor, benighted heart. Come, and manifest the favour God hath to our raVisomed race. Come, thou Advocate and Savipur ! Manifest thy wondrous grace. ; 3 Save us in thy great compassion, O thou Prince of Peace and love ! Give the knowledge of s;%lvation ; Raise our hearts to things above. By thine all-sufficient merit, Every burdened soul release : By the shining of thy Spirit, Guide us into peifect peace. 205. ■' " The love of CkrUt which panteih know- ledge.'^ Eph. iii. 19. (8. 7.) 1 LOVE divine, all love excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down ! Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus I thou art all compassion ; Pure, unb(Hinded lovd thou art I Visit us with thy salvatiofi ; El iter every longiim heart. 205 Praise to the Redeemer. 206 2 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all thy grace receive ; Suddenly return, and never, - . Never more thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above ; Pray, and praise thee without ceasing ; Giory in thy precious love, 3 Finish, tlwn, thy new creation ; Pure, unspotted may we be : Let us see our whole salvation Perfectly secured by thee : Changed from ^lory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place ; Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 206. « Christy our Passover ^ is sacrificed for vs." 1 Cor, V. 7. (8, 7.) 1 PASCHAL Lamb, by God appointed ! All our sins on thee were laid : By Almighty Love anointed. Thou hast full atonement made. All thy people are forgiven. Through the virtue of thy blood : Opened is the gate of heaven : Peace is made for man with God. 2 Jesus, hail ! abashed before thee, Seraphs bright their faces hide : All the heavenly hosts adore tliee, Seated at thy Father^i aido : ^06 Praise to the Redeemer, 207 \y \ There for ainners thou art pleading; There thou dost our place prepare : Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear, 3 Worship, honour, power, and bleoaing. Thou art worthy to receive : Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. -Help, ye brigiu angelic spirits ; Bring your sweetest, noblest lays : Help to sing our Saviour's merits. Help to chant Immanuers praise. 207. « Consider him that endured iueh contradic- tion of sinners agmnet himself .^^ Heb. xii. 3. (S. 7.) 1 WHEN I read the contradiction, Christ endured my soul to gain, — Gaze upon the crucifixion. Shall I of the cross complain 1 Let not. Lord, thy sore affliction Have been borne for me in vain ! > .' ■ ■ ^ Lo ! upon the tree extended, Jesus bows his dying head : Bears the wrath of God offended, Suffers in the sinner's stead. Now thy days of woe are ended : 'Twas for Uiee, my soul, he bled ! 3 Afler earth's deceitful pleasure Never more my heart shall rove. Farewell, every worldly treasure I Now my treasure is above. I shall drink in plenteous measure From the fountain-head of love ! 207 Praise to the Redeemer, 20g 4 Pmise, henceforth, and adoration To the throne of grace I'll bring. Hail, O Israel's consolation ! (Let each ransomed sinner sing.) Hail, thou God of our salvation ! Hail, O Prophet, Priest, and King ! 208. 1 « Unto him that loved ti«." Rev. i. 5. (T's.) NOW begin the heavenly theme : Sing aloud the Saviour's name ! Ye who Jesus' kindness prove, Sing of his redeeming love. 2 Ye who see the Father's grace Beaming in the Saviour's face, As to Canaan on ye move. Praise and bless redeeming love. 3 Mourning souls ! refrain your tears. Trembling hearts ! dismiss your fears. See the guilt and curse remove. Cancelled by redeeming love. 4 Ye who long, alas ! have been Willing slaves of death and sin, Now from bliss no longer rove j Listen to redeeming love. 5 Welcome all by sin oppressed : He alone can give you rest, Who descended from above. Prompted by redeeming love. 6 Hither, then, your tribute bring : Strike aloud each joyful string. Saints below, and saintn abovt^, Join to praise redeeming love. 209 Praise to the Redeemer • 209 7 When his Spirit leads us home, When we to his glory come, We shall a^il the fulness prove Of our Lord's redeeming love. .; 209. « And washed us from our sins in his ourn blood,*^ Rev. i. 5. (p. m.) 1 LET us love, and sing, and wonder \ Let us praise the Saviour's name ! He has hushed the law's loud thunder ; He has quenched mount Sinai's flame. He has washed us with his blood : He has brought us nigh to God. ■ . > . 2 Let us ^ove the Lord who bought us, D ying for our rebel race ; Called us by his word, and taught us By the Spirit of his grace. He has washed us with his blood : . He presents our souls to God. •«* 3 Let us sing, though fierce temptation Threaten hard to bear us down ; For the Lord, our strong salvation, Holds in yiew the conqueror's crown. He who washed us with his blooti, * Soon will bring us home to God. 4 Let us praise, and join the chorus Of his saints enthroned on high. Here, they trusted him before us ; Now their praises fill the sky : — " Thou hast washed us with thy blood j Thou art worthy, Lamb of God!" mo Praise to tise Redeemer, 210 210. <« Lei : "children of Zion be joyfvl in their Iftjv- • ' Ps. cxlix. 2. (H. M.) 1 REJOICE, the Lord is King : Your Lord and King adore. Mortals^ give thanks and sing. And triumph evermore. Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice. - Rejoice i he bids his saints rejoI;e. 2 The mighty Saviour reigns The Grod of truth and love, f When he had purged our stams, He took his seat above. Lift up your hearts, lift up yoyr voice : Rejoice ; he bids his saints rejoice. 3 His kingdom must prevail : He rules o'er earth and heaven. The keys of death and hell Are to our Saviour given. Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice : Rejoice; he bids his saints rejoice. 4 He sits at God's right hand Till all his foes submit, And bow to his command, And fall beneath his feet. Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice : Rejoice ; he bids his saints rejoice. 5 Rejoice in glorious hope ; , Jesus the Judge> shall come, And take his servants up To their eternal home. J Ml up your heart, lift up your voice; A Ili'joice ; he bids his saints rejoice. ^ 211 Prm$e to tJie Redeemer* 212 211. «< And the Spirit and the Bride say, come,^^ Kev. xxii. 17. (7's.) t SEE the ransomed millions stand, Palms of conquest in their hand ; — This before the throne their strain ; Hell is vanquished : Death is slain. Blessing, honour, glory, might, . Are the conqueror's native right ; Thrones and Powers before him fally Lamb of God, and Lord of all. 2 Hasten, Lord, the promised hour ! Come, in glory and in power ! Still thy foes are unsubdued : Nature sighs to be renewed. Time has nearly reached its sum, All things, with Thy bride, say, Come Jesus, whom all worlds adore, Come, and reign for evermore. 212. ^f lam the Root and Offsjyrmg of David, an& the bright and Morning Star.'* Rev., xxii. 16. (s. M.) 1 ALL-HAIL, mysterious King ! Hail, David's ancient Root ! Thou righteous Branch, which thence didst To give the nations fruit. [spring, 2 Our weary souls shall rest Beneath thy grateful shade; Our thirsting lips salvation taste ; Our fainting hearts are glad. 3 Fair Moming-star ! arise. With living glories bright. And pour on thetie awakened eyes A flood of sacred light. 213 Praise to the Redeemer * 214 4j The horrid gloom is fled, Pierced by thy beauteous ray. Shine, and our wandering footsteps lead To everlasting day. 213. « And they sing the song of Moses and of the Lamb.^^ Rev. xv. 3. (s. M.) 1 AWAKE, and sing the song Of Moses and the Lamb ! Wake, every heart and every tongue, To praise the Saviour's name ! 2 Sing of his dying love ; Sing of his rising power; Sing how he intercedes above. For those wKose sins he oore. 3 Ye pilgrims on the road To Zioi»'s city, sing ! Rejoice ye in the Lamb of God, In Christ, the eternal King ! 4 Soon shall we hear him say, " Ye blessed children come !" Soon will he call us hence away, And take his wanderers home. 5 There shall each raptured tongue His endless praise proclaim ; And sing in sweeter notes the song Of Moses and the Lamb. 214. 1 " TTie fflory as of the only begotten of the Father. ^^ John i. 14. (l. m.) NOW to the Lord a noble song ! Awake, my soul, awake^ my tongue ; Hosanna to th' Eternal name. And all his boundless love proclaim. !2H Prai$e to the B-edfiemer* 215 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face, The brightest image of his grace ; God, in the person of his Son, Has ail his mightiest works outdone. 3 Creation's glories from afar Sparkle in every rolling star : But in His looks such glories rise ' As far outshine the lofty skies. 4 Grace 1 'tis a sweet, a charming theme ; My K )ul exults in Jesus' name : ft agels, dwell upon the sound, Vo h : vens, reflect it to the ground ! 5 O, may 1 r.?ach that happy place Where he unveils his lovely face. Where all his beauties you behold. And sing his name to harps of gold ! 2 15. « The liiamfold wisdom qf QodJ*^ Ephes^ iii. 10. (c. M.) 1 THE Lord, descending from above, Invites his children near. While power, and truth, and boUndless love Display their glories here. 2 Here, in thy gospel's wondrous frame Fresh wisdom we pursue ; A thousand angels learn thy name Beyond whate'er they knew. 3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines. Thy wonders here we trace ; Wisdom through all the mystery shines, And shines in Jeaus' face. 216 Chrht-^-hf^ Incarnation, 217 4 The law its best obedience owes To our incarnate God : And thine avenging justice shows Its honours in his blood. 5 But still the lustre of thy grace Our warmest thought employs^ Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays. And more exalts our joys. 216. « Tfmt Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith.'^ Eph. iii. 16. 20. (l. m.) 1 COlVf E, gracious Lord, descend and dwell By faith and love in every breast ; Then shall we know, and taste, and Nsel The joys that cannot be expressM 2 Come, fill our hearts with inward "Strength, Make our enlarged souls possess, And learn the height, and breadth, and length Of thine unmeasurable grace. 3 Now to the God, whose power can do More than our thoughts or wishes know, "^ Be everlasting honours done By all the church, through Christ his Son. 217. " TlieWbrd was made fleshy and dweit among us^ John i. 14. Col. i. 16. (l. m.) 1 ERE the blue heavens were stretch 'd abroad From everlasting was the Word; With GJod he was ; the Word was God, And must divinely be adorM. o2 217 Chritt^ 218 '.. 2 By his own power were all things made ; By him supported all things stand ; He is the whole creation^s head, And angels fly at his command. 3 But lo ! he leaves those heav'nly forms. The Word descends and dwells in clay. That he may hold converse with woitoif . Drest in such feeble flesh as they. 4 Mortals with joy beheld his face, Th' eternal Father's only Son ; How full of truth ! how full of grace ! When veilM in flesh, the Godhead shone ! 5 Angels would leave their high abode To leiarn new mysteries here, and tell The love of our descending God, The glories of Immanuel. 218. « And hU name shaU he caUed WondcrfvlJ^^ Is. ix. 2. 6.7. (L..a(i.) 1 THE lands that long in darkness lay Now have beheld a heav'nly light ; Nations that sat in death's cdd shade Are blest with beams divinely bright. 2 The virgin's prcmisM Son is bom, ' Behold the expected child appear ; What shall his names, or titles be \ Th6 « Wonderful," the " Counsellor." 3 The Son of David, and his Lord, Shall be the Saviour of our race ; He shall be called — ^« the mighty God ;" « The Eternal Father,"— « Prince of Peace." 4 The government of earth and seas Upon his shoulders shall be laid ; His wide dominion still increase, And worahip to his name be paid. :!IS Jlis Incarn^ 'ion* iilJI* 5 Jestity the holy chilcL nhall ait High OB his Ftlhier Dayid't throne. Shall crush his foes beneath his feet« Aad reign to ages yet unknown. 21 9. M Glory to God in the kighentj and on earth peaee.^ Luke ii. 14. (7'i.) 1 HARK ! the herald angels sins ;. " Glory to the new-bom King f Gtory in the highest heaven. Peace on earth, and man forgiven." 2 Joyful, all ye nations,, rise : Join the triumph of the skies : Willi the angeliC host proclaim, " Christ is bom in Betlilehem ?'* 3 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, tlie Everlasting Lord ; Lat& in time, behold hi^n come, Ofispring of a virgin's womb ! 4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see ! Hail the Inearnat& Deity ! Pleased as man with men to, dwell, Jesus our Immanuel. 5 Hail the heaven-bom Prince of Peace ! Hail the Sun of Righteousness ! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings. 6 Lo ! he lays his glory by : Born, that man no more may die ; , Bom, to raise the sons of earlii i ^ Born, to give them second birth. 7 Sing we then, with angels sing : *" Glory to the new-born King ! Glory in the highest heaven. Peace on earth, and man forgiven." 220 220. Christ. 221 " To preach deliver ante to the Captives,^^ Luke It. 18, 19. (c. ^.) 1 THE Saviour of mankind is come; The Saviour promised long ! Let ?very heart prepare a thronei ^nd every voice a song. 2 He comes the prisoners to unbind, Who Satan's captives lay ; And on the eye-balls of the blind To pour celestial day. 3 He comes to bind the broken heart, The bleeding soul to cure ; And heavenly treasures to impart To all the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim ; Nor shall thy ransomed church e'er c«ase To glory in thy name. 221 • << And all that heard him were a$toni»hed at Ids undaratanding,^^ Lulce li. 47. (c. m.) 1 ABASHED be all the boast of age : « Be hoary learning dumb. Expounder of the mystic page, Behold an Infant come ! 2 wisdom ! whose unfading power Beside the Eternal stood, To frame, in nature's earliest hbur, The land, the &ky, the flood ; 3 Yet didst thou not disdain awhile An infant form to wear, . ' To bless thy mother with a smile, And lisp thy filial prayer. ■^^*»Af,.. 221 Hii incarnation. 4 But in thy Father's own abode^ With Israel's eldere round, Conversing high with laraePs God, Thy chiefest joy was found. , f) So may our youth adore thy name ! And, Saviour ! deign to bless, With fostering grace, the timid flame Of early holiness. o.>o 222. « Hosanna to the Son of David P^ Matt. xxi. 9. (l. m.) 1 WHAT are those soul-reviving strains^ Which echo thus from Salem's plains ] What anthems loud, and louder still, Sweetly resound from Zion's hill 1 2 Lo! 'tis an infant chorus sings, Hosanna to the King of kings. The Saviour comes ! and babes proclaim Salvation, sent in Jesus' name. 3 Nor these alone their voice shall raise, For we will join this song of praise. Still Israel's children forward press, To hail the Lord their Righteousness. 4 Messiah's name shall joy impart Alike to Jew and Gentile heart. He bled for us, he bled for you, And we will sing Hosanna too. 5 Proclaim Hosannas loud and clear : See David's Son and Lord appear! Glory and praise on e«rth be given ; Hosanna in the highest heaven ! 223 Chris t. 224 223. <c He took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them ana blessed them,*^ Mark x. 16. (c. M.) 1 WHEN Jesus left the throne of God, He chose an humble birth ; A man of grief, like us he trod A lonbly paUi on earth. 2 Like him, may we be found below, In wisdom's paths of peace ; Like him, in grace and knowledge grow,^ As years and strength inci^ase. 3 Sweet were his words and kind his look,. When mothers round him pressed ; Their infants in his arms he took. And on his bosom blessed. 4 When Jesus into Salem rode. The children sang around ; For joy they plucked the palms, and strewed Their garments on the ground. 5 Hosanna, our glad voices raise, Hosanna to our King. Could we forget our Saviour's praise, The stones themselves would sing. 334. ** And thou shalt cdU his name Jesus.^* Mat. i. 2L (c. m.) 1 HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds. And drives away his fear. 1224 His Ofiees. 225 2 It makes the wounded epirit whole, And dalms the troubled breae^ : 'Tis manna to the hungry sod. And, to the weary, rest. 3 Blest name ! the rock on which I build ; My shield and hiding-place ; My never-failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus ! my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend ! My Prophet, Priest, and King ! My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End ! Accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart. And cold my warmest thought ; But when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. € Till then, I would thy love proclaim Witli every fleeting breath ; And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. 225. <« Head over all things to the Church.^* Eph. i. 22. (c. M.) 1 WE bless the Prophet of the Lord, Who comes with truth and grace ; Jesus, thy Spirit and thy Word Shall lead us in thy ways. 2 We rev'rence our High Priest above, Who otTer'd up his blood, And lives to carry on his love, By pleading with our God. 225 Christ. 226 3 We honour our exalted King, How pure are \m commands ! He guards our souls from hell and eiit By Kis alniighty hands. , 4 Hosanna to his glorious name ! How kind are all his ways ! His mercies lay a sov'reign claim To our immortal praise. 226. « Tke Captain of out sahation?^^^^ Amer^ ciful and faithful High Priest J*^ Heb. ii. 10. 17. (H.M.) 1 JOIN all the glorious names Of wisdom, love, and power, That ever mortals knew, That angels ever bore : All are too mean to speak his worth. Too mean to set my Saviour forth. ♦2 r Array 'd in mortal flesh He like an angel stands, And holds the promises And pardons in his hands : Commission'd from his Father's throne To make his grac^ to mortals known.] 3 Great Prophet of my God, My tongue would bless thy name ; By thee the joyful news Of our salvation came ; The joyful news of sins forgiven, Of hell subdu'd, and peace with hcav'n. ^ 226 ffi^ OJiees^ 4- Be tho^ my Counaellor, My pattern and my guide ; And through this desert (a^d Still keep me riear thy ^de : O let my feet ne'er run aetray, Nor rove, nor seek th<^ crctoked way. ' 6' I love my Shephei^d's voice, His watchfiil eyes shall keep My wand'rins soul among The thousaiidb of his sheep : He feeds his flock, he calls their names^ His bosom bears the tender lambs. 6 Jesus my great High Priest Ofier'd his blood and died ; My guilty conscience «eeks No sacrifice beside : His powerful blood did once atone ; And now it pleads before the throne. 22^ 8 My Advocate appears For my defence on high, The Father bows his ear. And lays hi^ anger by ; Not all that earth or hell can say. Shall turn his heart, his love away. Now let my soul arise, And tread the tempter down j My Captain leads me forth To conquest and a crown. A feeble saint shall win the day, Though death and hel! obstruct the way. p * 227 Christ* 227 1 2 9 Should all the hosts of death, And powers of hell unkno-vvn, Put their most dreadful fo»*^« Of rage and mischief on, I shall be safe ; for Christ dibpL'sys Superior power, and guardiaii grace. 227« << The song ofMoseSy the servant of God, and tJie song of the Lamb,^^ Rev. xv. 3. (cm.) HOW strong thine arm is, mighty God, Who woiJd not fear thy name ! Jesus, iiow sweet thy graces are I Who would not love the Lamb ! He hath done more than Moses did, Our prophet and our king ; From bonds of hell he freed our souls^ And taught our lips to sing. 3 In the Red Sea by Moses^ hand Th' Egjrptian host was drown M ; But his own blood hides all our siiiSj And guilt no more is found. 4 When through the desert Israel went^ With manna they were fed ; Our Lord invites v^ to his flesh, Andc^Us itliv?*fg i'ead. f) Mo^s beheld the promis'd land, Yet never reach 'd the place ; But Christ shall bring his followers home To see his Father's face. 6 Then shall our love and joy be full, And feel a warmer flame, And sweeter voices tune the song Of Mose« and the Lamb. m^ ^i^ 228 His Offices. 2!i:!9 228. « Tf,e law ami gimtn by Mosei^ hut grac2 and truth came bv Jeaus Christ,*^ Jolm i. 17« Heb. iii. 5. 6. (s. m.) 1 THE law by Moses came, But peace, and truth, and love, Were brought by Chris^ a nobler name, Descen^ng from above. 2 Amidst the house of God Their different works were done ; Moses, a faithful servant stood, Christ, a beloved Son* 3 Then to his new commandi Be strict obedience paid ; O'er all his Father's house he stands The Sov 'reign and the Head. 4 The man that durst despise The law that Moses brought. Behold ! how terribly he dies For his presumptuous fault. 5 But sorer vengeance falls On that rebellious race. Who hear not when the Saviour calls. And dare resist his grace. /J J. « Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his ovm blood*^^ Rev. i. 1-6. (l. m.) I NOW to the Lord, who makes us know The wonders of his dying love, Be humble honours paid below, And strains of nobler praise above. p ^'■c^^ E; I&. h':-':Mm M' ■-. .',; • 1-1 n9 Chrkt. 230 /^■a. 2 'Twas V e, that deaneM our foulest stns,. . Andi wik^M us in his richest blood ; 'Tis he^ that makes us priests and kings, And brings us rebels near to God. 3 To Jesus, our atoning priest. To Jesus, our superior King, Be everlasting power confessM^ And every tongue his glory sing. 4 Behold, on flying clouds he comes, And every ey€ shall see him move : Though with our sins we pierc'd him once, Now he displays his pardoning love. 5 The unbelieving world shall wail While we rejoice to see the day : Come, liord, nOr let thy promise fail, Nor let thy chariots long delay- 230. 1 " God was in Christ ^rcconcUing the world unto himself J^ 2 Cor. v. 19. (c. m.) DEAREST of all the names above. My Jesus, and my God, Who can resist thy heavenly lo\'^. Or trifle with thy blood? 2 'Tis by the merits of thy death The Father smiles again ; 'Tis by thine interceding breath The Spirit' dwells with men. 3 T'li Christ the incarnate God I see, M J thoughts no comfort find ; The iioly, just, and sacred Three Bring terror to my mind. "■■>M^ 230 Hi» Companion. 231 4 But if Immanuel's face appear. My hope, my joy begins ; His name forbids my slavish fear. His grace removes my sins. 5 While Jews on their own law rely, And Greeks of wisdom boast, I love th' incarnate mystery. And there I fix my trust. 23 1 • ^^ We have not an High Piiest which cannot be touched vjith the feeling of our infirmi- ties. Heb. iv. 15. 16.— v. 7. (c. m.) 1 WITH joy we meditate the grace Of our High Priest above ; His heart is made of tenderness. His soul is filled with love. 2 Touch'd with a sympathy within He knows our fet^ble frame : He knows what sore temptations mean, For he has felt the sauie. 3 }3ut spotless, innocent, and pure. The great Redeemer stood, While Satan's fiery darts he boi^, And did resist to blood. 4 He, in the days of feeble flesh, Pour'd out his cries and tears. And in his measure feels afresh What every member bears. 5 [He'll never quench the smoking flax. But raise it to a flame j The bruised reed he never breaks, Nor scorns the meanest name.] p2 Christ, 233 J. 11 6 Then let cmr humble faith addreM His mercy and hia power, We shall obtain deliv'ring grace In every trying hour. : 232. « He humbled kirnselfj dnd hctame obedient unto death,^^ Phil. ii. 8. (c. M.) 1 PLUNG'D m a gulf of dark despair . We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Grace Beheld our helpless grief, ^[e saw, and — amazing love ! He ran to our relief. 3 Down from the shining seats above With joyful haste he fled, Enter'd the grave in mortal flesh. And dwelt among the dead. 4 for this love, let rocks anc' hills Their lasting silence break. And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak. 5 Angels, assist our lofty joys. Strike all your harps of gold ; B>it when you raise your highest notes His love can ne'er be told. 2oOk « Behold, t stand at the door and knoclc.^^ Rev. iii. 20. (l. m.) 1 BEHOLD a stranger at the door I He gently knocks, has knocked before j Hns waited long; is waiting still : You usd no other friend so ill. 233 His Coinpa99hn. 2«3 2 But will he prove a friend indeed ? He vviU, the very friend you need ; The man of Nazareth, 'tie he. With gftfinents dyed at Calvary. 3 Oh lovely attitude ! he stands With melting heart and open hands. Oh matchless kindness ! and he showA This matchless kindness to his foes. 4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine, Turn out his enemy and thine f Turn out that hateful monster, sin, And let the heavenly strangor in. 5 rif thou art poor, — and poor thou art, — Lo ! he hath riches to impart : Not wealth in which mean avarice rolls ; Oh, nobler far, the wealth of souls.] 6 [Thou'rt blind : he'll take the scales away, And let in everlasting day. Naked thou art, but he shall dress Thy blushing soul in righteousness.] 7 [Art thou a mourner? grief shall fly : For who can weep with Jesus by ? No terror shall thy soul annoy ; No tear, except the tear of joy.] 8 Admit him, ere his anger burn, Lest he depart, and ne'er retuni ; Admit him, or the hour's at hand, When, at his door denied, you'll stand. 233 Christ. 234 9 Admit him, for the human breast Ne'er entertained 8o kind a guest : No mortal tongue their joyg can tell. With whom he condescends to dwell. 10 Vet know, nor of the terms complain, Where Jesus comes, he comes to reign : To reign, and with no partial sway : Thoughts must be slain that disobey, 1 1 Sovereign of souls ! thou Prince of Peace ! Oh may thy gentle rtign increase ! Throw wide the door, each willing mind ; And be his empire all mankind. 2u4. « Leaving us an example^ that ye should fol- low his steps,^^ 1 Peter ii. 21. (l, m.) 1 MY great Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word, But in thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such defrence to thy Father's will, — Such love, and meekness so divine, — I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains, and the midnight air, Witness'd the fervor of thy prayer : The desert thy temptations knew, Thy convict, and thy victory too. 4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear More of thy gracious image here ; Thjjn God the judge shall own my name. Among the followers Qf the Lamb. His Exa7npie. 235 235. iiLcarriofme*^ Matt. xi. 29. (cm.) J BELOLt> ! where, in a mortal form, Appears cacli giace divine ! The virtues, all in Jesus meet, — With mildest radiance shine* 2.1G IT^i U- i. 2 To spnead the rays of heavenly ligltt ; . To give the mourner joy. To preach glad tidings to the poor : — Was his divine employ. .. . 3 Lowrly in heatt, to all his iVieiidd , A friend and servant found <* He washed their, feet : he wiped their team, And healed each bleeding wound. 4 Midst' keen reproach and cruel scorns Patient and meek he stood ; His foes, ungrateful, sought his life : — He laboured for their good ! 5 In the last hour of deep distress,—^ Before his Father's throne. With soul resigned, he bowed, aiid said, ** Thy will, not mine, be done !" 6 Be Christ our pattern and our guide ! His image may we bear ! Oh may we tread his holy steps, His joy and glory shaire. 236. « Jt^ werii'ahoiitdmf^goodl^^ Acts jT. 38. (L. fiff.) 1 When from the ^orious realms of day, On wirtgs of love the Saviour flew; He walked through mercy's heavenly way, And bade the world his stej^s pursue. .-iS. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // # ^ A <. .V^. u. 1.0 I.I 1.25 UiUl 12.5 ■50 '"^™ Im^Bi 2.0 t U£ 1.4 1.8 <? % /^ °a ^;. ^ >^ y Photographic Sdences Corporation 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 V iV ^ <F ^° <i' ^ 236 Christ, 237 2 The blind, the lame, his power confetsM ; The dumb broke forth in grateful strains ; He gave the wearied spirit rest, And loosed the prisoner from his chains, 3 And shall not they whose lips resound The matchless deeds the Saviour wrought \ Like him in charity abound^ And practice what his goodness taught ] 4 Ye who his grace so freely share ! Your willing aid as freely give ; Your lively faith and love declare. And in his sacred precepts live, 5 Honour your Saviour, speak his praise ) By acta of love his grace proclaim ! Sweet anthems to his glory raise. And in bosannas sound his praise. 237. "//ti^wAcd." Johnxix. 30. (8.7.4.) 1 HARK ! the voice of love and mercy Sounds aloud from Calvary ! See, it rends the rocks asunder. Shakes the eartii, and veils the sky ! "It is finished!" Hear the dying Saviour cry f 2 Finished all the types and shadows Of the ceremonial law ! Finished all that God had promised ; Death and hell no more shall awe, " It is finished !" Saints, from hence your comfort draw. . 'ii i ts m tft' 11 '' * t i 'j 2:n Hi8 Death. 238 3 Tune your harj^s anew, ye seraphs ; Join to sing the glorious theme. All in earth, and aft in heaven, Join to praise Immanuers name ! Hallelujah ! Glory to the bleeding Lamb. £ioS, « That through death he might destroy him that hath the power of death.^^ Heb, ii. 14. (L M.) 1 HE dies ! the Friend of sinners dies ? Lo, Salem's daughters weep around. A solemn darkness veils the skies : A sudden trembling shakes the ground. Ye saints, with contrite hearts review, How he beneath your burdens groaned. Not tears, but blood, he wept for you, And for a guilty world atoned. 2 Mysterious love beyond degree ! The Lord of glory dies for men. But, lo, what sudden joys we see ! Jesus, the dead, revives again. The Princ^e of life forsakes his tomb 5 Up to his Father's court he flies : Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to ^e skies. 3 Dry up your tears, ye saints, and tell How high your great Deliverer reigns : Sing, how he spoiled the hosts of hell, And led the tyrant Death in chains. Say, Live for ever, wondrous King, Bom to redeem, and strong to save ! Then ask of Death, Where is thy sting ? Where is ihy victory, boasting Giave ? 239 Chriat, 24-0 lOu, « He 'u not here : for he is rhen.^^ Matt. xxviii. 6. (7's.) 1 MORNING breaks upon the tomb : Jesus dissipates it^ gloom. Day of triumph through the skies ! See the glorious Saviour rise ! 2 Christians, dry your flowing tear*? ; Chase thoge Unbelieving fears ; Look on hisdesertedjgrave; Doubt no more his povyer to save. 3 Ye who are of death afraid, Triumph in the sca^ttered shade : Drive your anxious cares away ; See the |)lace ,w^^iJ;^^s l^y. 2 10. « But noto is Christ risen from the dead. i Cor. XV. 20. (7's.) 1 CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day, Our triumphant holy day. He endured the cross and grave, Sinners to redeem and save. 2 Lo ! he rises, mighty King ! . Where, O Deatji ! is now thy sting t Lo ! he claims his native sky ! . ^ Grave, where is thy victory ? 3 Sinners, see your ransom paid, Peace with God for ever niade. With your risen Saviour rise : Claim your mansions in the skies. 4 Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day. Our triumphant holy day. Loud the song of victory raise : Shout \lie great Redeemer's praise. 241 His Resurreciion, 'm 24 1 . « The first-fruits ofihem thai slepi^ 9 1 Cor. XV. 20. (7'iJ 1 CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day, Sons of men, and angels, sHy ! ^/ Raise your songs and triumphs high : Sing, ye heavens, and eartfi reply ! , 2 Love's redeeming work is done 5 Fought the fight, the battle won. **^t Lo ! our sun's eclipse is o'er ! Lo ! he sets in blood no more ! 3 Vain the stone, the watchj the eeal, Christ hath burst the gates of hell. Death in vain forbids his rise : . Christ hath opened paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious King : ^ Where, O Death, is now thy sting ? ,^ Once he died, our souls to save : Where thy victory, Grave 1 , fX 5 Soar we now where Christ hath led* Following our exalted Head f ^ "- '^ Made like him, like him we rise ; Ours the cross, the grav^ the skies ! ^^' 6 Hail the Lord ojf earth and liea^eri i Praise to thee by both be given ! Thee we greet triMOvpha^t nowj j, ,, Hail 1 the Resurrection, thou ! Kr vk 242. " The Lord is risen indeufd^f', jtukFXxiv. 34. (s. M.) " THE Lord is risen indeed :" \ And are the tidingf< true ? (f Yes, we beheld the Saviour ble^diii^/ (\l And saw him living, toawT? _ • I!s1 i42 Christ, 243 2 « The Lord is riBen indeed." ^ Then Justice asks no more ; Mercy and truth are now agreed, iJi '. Who stood oj Dosed before. . ' ■ ■ :a 3 « The Lord is risen indeed :" Then is his work performed ; The Captive Surety now is freed, And death, our foe, disarmed. 4 " The Lord is risen indeed :" Then hell hath lost its prey : With iiim is risen the ransomed seed, To reign in endless day. 5 « The Lord is risen indeed :" A.ttending angels hear, And to the courts of heaven v^th speed The joyful tidings bear. : • • • - » 6 While on their golden lyres, They strike each cheerful chord, We join the bright celestial choir, To sing our risen Lord. (' 948* « A ijm(yn of angehy which said that he wot alivc.^* Luke xxiv. 23. (u. M.) :V.<fS YES, the Redeemer rose 5 The Saviour left the dead. And o'er our hellish foes High raised his conquering head. In wild dismay, the guards around, Fell to the ground, and sank away. 243 His Aae^nsian. 2i4^ 2 Lo ! the angelic bands In full aseembly meet. To wait his high commandsy . And worshipt at his. feet: ' Joyful they come, and wing their way From realms of day to such a tomb. 3 Then back to heaven they fly, And the glad tidings bear. Hark ! as they soar on high, What music fills the air ! Their anthems say, << Jesus, who bled. Hath left the dead; he rose to-day.'V ^ j 4 Ye mortals, catch the sound, Redeemed by him from hell; And send the echo round .^^.^, | The globe on which you dwell : Transported, cry, " Jesus, who bled, Hath left the dead, no more to die." f./^ ..'T't, • »•»(■■ 5 All hail, ! triumphant Lord| , t ct« ] Who sav^st us with ihy blooctt "^ ^.^r, Wide be thv name adored. "'^^^7i 1 nou nsmg, reignmg God f With thee We rise, with thee we reign, And empir^Si^ifl b^jond^the skies. 244. Ixviii. 18. (7'8.) 1 HAIL the day thsit sees him rise ^-> >,..{ Glorious to^ liis native skies I ; h ' Christj awhile to mortals pveii,iiaW pM) Enters now the gateaodi^^^Qsb.x ii»v};< ',' : JrWr ^^ Christ* 245 i . '''■ ■■ 2 There the glorioiM triumph waits. Lift your hea(k) eternal gatet ! Christ h^th vanquished death and sin : Take the Kirtg of Glory in. 3 See^thQ heaven i^ Lord receivef ! Yet he loves the earth he leaves. Though returning to his throne. Still h6 calls mankind his QWJip 4 Still for us he intercedes : His prevailing death he pleftds ; ftlear himisdf preparer our place, Great precursor of our race. 5 What though parted from our sight, Far aboVe yon starry height j "* May oul* Avtirtil affections rise, Follovying liinl beyond the skies. 245. S.O , . « miQ i$ M« King ^gl&r^ Tftt Lord strong andmighty*^* rs. xxiv. 8. (l. m.) 1 OUR Lord lis risen from the dead : Our Jesus is gonQ up on high^t The powers ot hell are captive led, Dragged to tho.pqiftpils of Uie sky. 2 Ther^KteMtirtpitWik«ltWa«,^^^^^ And angels chant the solemn lay : ^^^^rfJifi up your Iteads^ ye h^venly gates ! Ve evenasting doors^ ^ve way I 3 Loose all! your bars of massy light, . And wide itnfold^the inadient scenes He claims those niranBians as his right : Reeeive:the Kinj^of gtory hi».o.i :."i:aa.:^ •^ 245 Hi$ Aieension* 246 'A 4 Who is the King of glory, who ? The Lord that ail our foes overcame ; The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew : And Jesus is the conqueror's name. 5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay : Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! Ye everlasting doors, give way ! 6 Who is the King of glory, whol The Lord, of glorious power possessed i The King of saints and angels too ^ Crod over all, for ever blessed. 246. « Seen of atigels." 1 Tim. iii. 16. (c. M.; 1 BEYOND the glittering starry skies, Far as the eternal hills, Yon heaven of heavens, with living light, Our great Redeemer fills. 2 Legions of angels strong and fair. His countless armies, shine, And swell his praise vvrith golden harps. Attuned to songs divine. 3 « Hail, Prince !" they cry, « for ever hail ! Whose unexampled love Moved thee to quit these glorious realms And royalties above.*' 4 While he did condescend on eartk To suffer scorn and pain, They cast their hono^jrs at his feet, And waited in his train. q2 246 Christ* 247 5 Tlirough-all liis travels here below, They did his steps attend ; Oft wondering how and where at last The mystic scene would end. 6 They saw hia heart, transfixed with wounds, With love and grief run o'er : They saw him break the bars of death, Which none e'er brake before. ^ 7 They brought hia chariot from above, To bear him to his throne ; Spread tl\eir triumphant win|s, and sang, " The glorious work is done ?" ^47 • " H% came unto his own, and his own reieived ' him not, ^^ John i. 11. (s. m.) ' 1 TO his awn world he came, To earth's most favoured spot, Jesus, Immanuel, his name : Yet Israel knew hiih not. 2 Son of the Father's love. Effulgence of his li^ht. He left his glorious court above. To suffer man's despite. 3 He came to suffer death, And, bleeding for his foes, Spoke pardon with his dying breath. And peace when he arose. 4' His latest moments here In benediction passed. To those who saw him disappear. That action was his last. 248 His Ascension. 249 5 But, having reached his throne, He sent down frona abo^ ) His promised Spirit, to make known The riches of his love. 6 Ye who have felt that flame. On whom that grace is poured, Go, in his Spirit to proclaim Salvation in the Lord. 24 o. « And there appeared unto them cloven tongues, like as of fire?"* Acts ii. 3. (l. m.) 1 BLEST season, when our risen Lord Fulfilled his own prophetic word j Sent down his Spirit to inspire His saints baptized with holy fire. 2 While by his power these signs wcr« wrought ; And divers tongues his wisdom taught, His love one only subject gave ; That Jesus died the world to save. 3 Sure peace with God ! — tlie joyful sound Pours wide its sacred influence round, Relenting foes the grace receive. And humbled myriads hear and live ! 24 J. « J am the first and the last ... .Ac that Kvetk and was dead.^^ Rerv. i. 17, 18. (l. m.)* 1 WHAT mysteries in our Lord combine ! Jesus, once mortal, yet Divine ; The first, the last ; the end, the head ; The source of life among the dead. 2 Oh love beyond the stretch of thought ! What matchless wonders hath it wrought ! . The Lord of life gave up his breath ! The Ever-living bowed to death ! 250 Christ, 251 3 Hail, royal Conqueror o^er the grave^ Tender to pity, tutrong to save. The key8 of death with thee remain, Worthy o'er life and death to reign ! 250. « F(yr Christ is entered into heaven ittelfJ* Heb. ix« 24. (h. m.) 1 THE atoning work is done, The victim's blood is slied ; And Jesus now is gone His people's cause to plead : TTe stands in heaven their great High Prie«t, And bears their, names upon his breast. 2 No temple made with hands, His place of service is : In heaven itself he stands, — A heavenly priesthood his ; In him the shadows of the law Are all fulfilled, and now withdraw. 3 And though a while he be Hid from the eyes of men, His people look to see Their great High Priest again : In brightest glory he will come. And take his waiting people home. 20 1 . "To appear in the presence of God for v«." Heb. ix. 24. (c. m.) 1 NOW let our cheerful eyes survey Our great High-priest above ; And celebrate his constant ciare And sympathetic love. 2 Though raised to a superior throne^ Where angals bow around, And high o'er all the shining train With niatchlest: honours crowned ; 251 Hh Interception. 252 3 The names of all hifl stiints he bears Deep graven on his heart ; Nor sliall the meanest Christian say^ That he hath lost his part. 4 Those characters shall fair abiile. Our everlasting trust, When gems, and monuments, and crowns, Are mouldered down to dust. 5 So, gracious Saviour, on my breast May thy dear name be worn, A sacred ornament and guard, To endless ages borne. 2o2. « Wc have a great High^Priest, that is passed into the hcavens,^^ Heb. iv. 14* (L. m.) 1 WHERE high the heavenly temple stands. The house of God not made with hands, A great High-Priest our nature wears ; The guaixlian of inankind appears. 2 He who for men their surety stood. And poured on earth his precious blood. Pursues in heaven his mighty plan, The Saviour and the Friend of mart. 3 Though now ascended up on high, He bends on earth a brother's eye. Partaker of the human name, He knows the frailty of our frame. 4 Our fellow-sufferer yet retains A fellow-feeling of our pains' f And still remembers, in the skies, His tears, his agonies, and cri^s. 253 Christ' 254 5 In every pang ihat rends the heart, The Man of sorrows had a part : He sympathizes witli our grief And to the sufferer sends relief. 6 With boldness, therefore, at the throne^ > Let us make all our sorrows known ; And ask the aid of heav'nly pow'r * To help us in the evil hour. 25«>. « Worthy is the Lamb that wasslain,^*^ Rev. V. 12. (L. M.) 1 WHAT equal honours shall we bring . To thee, Lord our God, the Lamb; When all the notes that angels sing Are far inferior to thy name 1 2 Worthy is he that onc^ was slain. The Prince of Peace that groan 'd and died, Worthy to rise, and live, and reign At his Almighty Father's side. 3 Honour immortal must be paid^ f Instead of scandal and of scorn : While, glory shines around his bead, And a bright crown without^ thbrin(« " r 4 Blessings for ever on the Lamh, .;i;r-r»i*5 Who bore the curse for wretched men : Let angels sound his sacred name. And every creature say, Amen. X\ ^• ^. 234. -H <^ Blessing, and honour, and glory, and^ power be unto him that sitteth upon the tfirone and unto the Lamb.^^ Rev. v. 13. (cm.) COME, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand ar^ iheir tongues But all theii* joys are one .- ' - 1 v^f 1 254 JForshtpped in Heaven* 25& 2 ' Worthy the Lamb that died,' they cry, ' To be exalted thus : « Worthy the Lamb,' our lips reply, « For he was slain for us.' 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honour and power divine j4f.<f= And blessings more than we C8d» give ^ ^ Be, Lord, for ever thine* ^ 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, And air, and earth, and seas. Conspire to lift thy glories high, ' And speak thine endless praise. 5 The whole creation join in one To bless the sacred name Of him who sits upon the throne, . ' And to adore the Lamb. 255. « They cast their crowns before the throne of God and of the Lamb." Rev. iv. 10. xxii. 3. (c. M.) 1 DESCEND from heav'n, immortal Dove, Stoop down, and take us on thy wings, — And mount, and l)ear us far above The reach of these inferior things : 2 Beyond, beyond this lower sky. Up where eternal ages roll, — Where solid pleasures never die, And fruits immortal feast the soul. 3 for a sight, a pleasing sight Of our Almighty Father's throne ; There sits our Saviour crown 'd with light, Cluth'jd ill a body like our own. 255 Christ* 256 4 Adoring saints around him staiid, Angels and powers before him fall ; The Godhead shines through Christ tl^e Son, And sheds swQ^t glories on theip all. 6 O what amazing joys they fed While to thoeir golden harps they sing^ And sit on every heav'nly hili, /< And spread the triumphs of their King • 6 When shall the day, O Lord, appear That I shall mount to dwell above, And stand and bow amongst them there, And view thy face, and mng, and love. 25b. a 2%g Lamb which is in the midst of the throne.*^ Rev. vii. 17. (c. m.) 1 THE delights, the heav'nly joys, The glories of the place \ Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams Of his overflowing grace ! 2 Sweet majesty and awful love Sit smiling on his brow, And all the gloiious ranks above At humble distance bow. 3 This is the Lord, th' exalted Lord, Whom we unseen adore; And when our eyes behold his face, Our hearts shall love him more. A vV 4 Here, while we wait with strong desire To see thy high aboile. Let heavenly love our souls inppirc, With praises of ow God. •t* 257 Worshipped in Heaven. 258 257. " Ani he shdU reign for $ver and ewer." R^T. xi. 15. (8. 7. 4,; V 1 LOOK, ye saints! the sight is glorious : See the man of sorrows now, From the fight returned victorious : Every knee to him shall bow. Crown him, crown him : Crowns become the victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour, angels ! crown him* Rich the trophies Jesus brings. ' In the seat of power enthrone him. While the vault of heaven rings* Crown him, crown him : Crown the Saviour, King of kings f 3 Sinners in derision crowned him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim* Saints and angels crowd around hint. Own his title, praise his name. Crown him, crown him : Spread abroad the Victor^s fame. 4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation I Hark, those loud triumphant chords t Jesus takes the highest station : Oh, what joy the sight affords I Crown him, crown him. King of kings, and JLord of lords. 258. « If we suffer^ V3e shall aUo re^ with himJ* «Tim.ii. 12. (cm.) 1 THE head that once was crowned with Is crowned with gl<»y now : f thorns, A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. R 258 Holy Spirit, 259 2 The highest place that heaven affords, Is his by sovereign right ; The King of kings, and Lord of lords, He reigns in glory bright. 3 The joy of all who dwell above, ' The joy of all below, To whom he manifests his love, And grants his name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given ; Their name — an everlasting name, Their joy — the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below ; They reign with him above; Their profit and their joy, .o know The mystery of his love. $ The cross he bore is life and health, Though shame and death to him ; His people's hope, his people's wsalth, Their everlasting theme. HOLY SPIRIT. ^ 259. « The Spirit of God.'' Gen. i. 2. (L. M.) CREATOR Spirit ! by whose aid The world's foundations first were laid, Come, visit every humble mind ; Come, pour thy joys on human kind : From sin and sorrow set us free, And make us temples worthy tfie0. 259 Holy Spirit* 2m 2 Thou strength of his Almighty hand, Whose powei'-doth heaven and earth command \ Thrice Holy Fount ! Thrice Holy Fire I Our hearts with heavenly love inspire. Come, and thy sacred Unction bring, To sanctify us while we sing. 3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high, Rich is thy seven-fold energy. Give us Thyself, that we may seo The Father and the Son by thee : Make us eternal truths receive. And practise all that we believe- 4 Immortal honour, endless fame. Attend the Almighty Father's name. Let God the Son be glorified, Who for lost man's redemption died I And equal adoration be, Eternal Comforter, to thee! 250. <« Behold^ I make aU things newP* Rev* xxi. 5. (c. M.) 1 SPIRIT of power and might, behold! A world by sin destroyed ! Creator Spirit, as of old. Move on the formless void. 2 Give thou the word : — that liealing soundf Shall quell the deadly strife ; And e^rth again, like Eden crowned. Produce tfie tree of life. 3 If sang the morning stars for joy, When nature rose lo view. What strains will angel harps employ ,» When thou shalt all renew ! 360 Holy 8pmt\ 261 x^\ 4 And if the sons of God rejoice To hear a Saviour's name. How will the ransomed raise their voice. To whom that Saviour came ! 5 Lo, every kindred, tongue, and trihe, Assembling round the throne, Thy new creation shall ascribe To spvf^ign love alone. - O 9lAa*« '« 261 • <c Ani they were aU filled with the Holy Ghost fi Acts ii. 1-4. <s. M.) 1 DESCEND, O Holy Ghost! In this accepted hour ; — > As on the day of Pentecost : — ; Descend in all thy power ! We meet with one accord In our appointed place, And wait me promise of our Lord, The Spirit of all grace. 2 Like mighty rushing wind Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mind ; One soul, one feeling breathe i The youteg, the old inspire*- With wisdom firom above ; And give us hearts and tongues of fire. To pray, and prsuse, and love. 3 ' Spirit of light, explbre And chase our gloom away, With lustre shining more and more Unto the perfect day F " Spirit of truth, he thou, . In life and deatb^ oor glide ! O Spirit of adofAion, nont May we be sanctified ! 262 Hoiy Spnit. 263: 262. i^ Evm tht 8fMt of Truth.'** John xv. 26. (c. K.) 1 SPIRIT of Truth ! on thia thy day, To thee for help we cry, To guide us through the dreary way Of dark mortality ! 2 We ask not, Lord ! the cloven flame, Or tongues of various tone; But long thy praises to proclaim With fervour in our own. 3 We mourn not that prophetic dull Is found on earth no more : Enough for us to trace thy wiB In Scripture's sacred lore. 4 We neither have nor seek the power 111 demons to control ; But thou, in dark temptation's houTy Shalt chase them from the soul. 5 No heavenly harpini^^s soothe our ear^ No mystic dreams^ we share; Yet hope to feel thy comfort near, And bless thee In our prayer.^ 6 When tongues shall cease, an4 power decay^ And knowledge empty prove. Do thou tliy trembUi^^ servant; i stay ^ With fsuth, with ho[)e, wit A love. 263. « The promise of the Father.** Acts. i. 4.. (C. M.) 1 ENTHRONED on high, Almighty Lord, The Holy Ghost send down ! Fulfil in us thy faithful word, vAnd all thv mercies crown. r2 263 Bofy Spu it* 2 Though on our heads no tongues of Hre Their wondrous powers impart, Grant) Saviour, what we more desirei Thy Spirit ia our heart* 3 Spirit of life, and Ijght, and love, Thy heavenly influence give ! Quicken our souls, bom from above, In Christ, that we may live. 4f To our benighted minds reveal The glories of his grace ; And bnng us where no clouds conceal The brightness of his face. 5 His love within us shed abroad Life's ever springing well ! Till God in us, and vve in God, In love eternal dwell. r 26^ »;1 r m 26 4. « JJe hath shed forth this which ye now see and hearJ^^ Acts ii. 33. (c. m.) 1 LET sorigB'c«F praises fill the sky ! Christ,- our ascended Lord, .^ Sen(^ dowp his Spirit fi'om on high, ! According to his word. 2 The ^irit, by his heavenly breath, New hfb creates within : He qijickens aijuiera from the death ; -Of trespasses attd sin. "'" 3 The things of Chriat the Spirit takes, And to o»r hearts reveals j^jOii Our bodies he. his temple raakes, And our. redemption seals. wmmmmmm m 205 Holjf Spirit, 26(> 4 Come, Holy Spirit ! from above^ With thy celei^lial fire ; Comf^^ and with flames of zeal and love Our heartb and tongues inspire ! 2o5. « He will guide you into all ti'uth,^^ John xvi. 13. (l. m.) 1 SPIRIT of life, thine influence shed, To wake the careless and the dead 5 Light, strength, and comfort to bestow On every child of sin and woe 2 Behold our frail and feeble state ; Our foes are strong, our dangers great ; The force of hostile rage withstand, And guard !is with thy mighty hand. 3 Give us an understanding mind ; The chains of ignorance unbind ; Instruct, enlighten, and prepare Our hearts the joys of heaven to share. 4 Christ's precious trutlis to us proclaim ; Expound his word, exalt his name ; Make known his power, his love reveal, And with his blood our conscience heal. 5 Lord, in our hearts vouchsafe to dwell ; There every sinful motion quell ; Complete ^hy blessed work of grapc? And fit us for a happier place. 266. « Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear,^^ Rom. viii. 15. (c. m.) 1 SPIRIT of holiness, look down, Our fainting hearty to oheer ; And when we tfcmble at thy frown. Oh, bring thy comforts liear. 266 Boly Spirit* 267 2 The terror thy convictions wrought. Oh, let thy grace remove ; And may the souls which thou hast taught To weep, now learn to love* 3 Now let thy saving mercy heal The wounds it made before : Now on our hearts impress thy seal. That we may doubt no more. 4 Complete the work thou hast begun. And make our darkness light ; That we a glorious race may run, Till faith be lost in sight. 5 Then, as our wondering eyes discern The Lord's unclouded face. In fitter language we shall learn To sing triumphant grace. 267. <* He wiU reprove the world of «m." John xvi. 8. (c. M.) 1 ETERNAL Spirit! by whose power Are burst the bands of death, On our cold hearts thy blessings shower ; ' Revive them witli thy breath. 2 'Tis thine to point the heavenly way, Each rising fear control, And with a warm, enlivening ray To melt the icy soul. 3 'Tis thine to cheer us when distressed, To raise us when we fall ; To calm the doubting, troubled breast. And aid when sinners call. 267 Holff Spirit' 268 4 'Tia thine U> bring God't tacred woni, And write it on our heart j There its reviving truths record^ And there its peace impart. 5 Almighty Spirit, visit thui* Our hearts, and guide cur ways ; Pour down thy quickening grace on us. And tune our lips to praise. 268. « Thi Spirit of wisdom and revelation.^^ £ph. i. 17« (s. M,) 1 COMS, Holy Sphit, come ! Let thy bright beams arise. Dispel all sorrow from our mindsy All darkness from our eyes. ft*' Convince us c4* our sin ; Then lead to Jesus' blood ; And to our wondering view feveal The secret love of God. 3 Revive our drooping faith ; Our do\?bts and feaktt remove ; And kindle \n our breasts the flame Of never-aying love. 4 *Tis tiiine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul, To pour fresh life through every part, And new create the whde. 269 Holy Spirit' 070 "o". « JVb man can May that Jesv.n is the I.ord^ hat 61/ the Holy Gho$t.^^ 1 Cor. xii. 3. (s.m.) 1 SPIRIT of truth, come down! Reveal Uie things of Gotl ; And make to us the Savjour known : Apply hin precious blood. His meritB glorify^ That each may clearly see, JesuH, who did for sinners diet Hath surely died for me, •ft No man can truly say, That Jesus is the Lord, Unless thou take the veil away, And breathe the living word : Then, only then, we feel Our interest in his blood, ^ And cry with joy unspeakable, « Thou art my Lord, my God. 2/0. « Much more snail your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him Luke XI. 13. (c. m.) 1 COME, holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, With all thy quickening powers, . Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look, how we grovel here below, Fond of these trifling toys ; Our souls can neither fly nor go To reach eternal joys. 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise ; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. » OTi 270 »>vi, hut (8.M.) 271 Hofp Spirit. 272 f Father 4 O Lord ! ond Hhall \ve ever live At thi8 poor dying rate ? Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to u« ho great ! 5 Come, holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, With ail thy quick'ning powers ; Come, i<hed abroad a Saviour^H love, And that shall kindle ours. 27 1. « He shall teach you aU things.^^ John xir 26. (L. M.) 1 ETERNAL Spirit ! we confess And sing the wonders of thy grace ; Thy power conveys our blessings down From God the Father and the Son. 2 Enlighten'd by thy heav'nly ray, Our shades and darkness turn to day ; •^ Thine inward teachings make us know Our danger and our refuge too. 3 Thy power and glory work within, And bi'eak the chains of reigning sin : Do our imperious lusts subdue, And form our wretched hearts anew. 4 The troubled tjonscionce knows thy voice, Thy clieering words awake our joys ; Thy words allay the stormy wind, And calm the surges of the mind. 272. " Aiid they were all filled with the HdyOhost.^* Acts, lit 4. (L. M.) 1 GREAT was the day, the joy was great, When the beloved disciples met j While on theijr heads tlie Spirit came. And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 272 Holy Spirits 273 27 Nil I. 4' 2 What glfls, what miracles he gave \ And power to kill, and power to save ! Furnish 'd their tongues with wond'rous words Instead of shields, and spears and swords. 3 Thus arm'd, he sent the champions forth From east to west, from south to north ; - < Go, and assert your Saviour's cause, < Go, spread t!ie mystery of his cross* 4 These weapons of th<* holy war, Of what almighty force they are To make our stubborn passions bow, And lay the proudest rebel low J 5 Nations, the learned and the rude, Are by these heav*nly anns subdu'd ; ' While Satan rages at his loss, "'•And hates the doctrine of the cross. 6 Great King of grace, my heart subdue, I would be led in triumpn too, • A willing captive to my Lord, And sing the victories of his word. 273. « Would God that all the Lord's people were prophets P^ Numb. xi. 29. (cm.) 1 SHALL we the Spirit's course restrain, Or quench the heavenly fire ? Let God his messengers ordain, And whom he will inspire. 2 Blow as he list, the Spirit's choice Of instruments we bless ; And will, if Christ be preached, rejoice, And wish the word success. 27 Z 273 274 HbJy Sjf^^t, r.^ turds 3. were 3 Oh that the church might all r6ceive The Spirit from on high,; And all in C hrist accepted live. In him accepted die ! 274. « Ye are ihe tefnvte of God,^^ 1 Cor. iii. 16. (8-7.) 1 HOLY Grhost, dispel our sadness; Pierce the clouds of Nature's night. Come, thou source of joy and gladness ! Breathe thy life, and spread thy light. 2 Author of our new creation, Bid us all thine influence prove ; Make our souls thy habitation ; Shed abroad the Saviour's love. 2/5. « As they were moved hy the Holy Ghost, ^^ 2 Peter i. 21. (c. m.) 1 COME, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire ! Let us thine influence prove ; Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of life and love. 2 Open the hearts of all who hear, To make the Saviour room : Now let us find redemption near : Let faith by hearing come. 276. <« In the name of the "Faiher^ and of the Son^ and of the Holy Ghost. ^^ iMatt. xxviii. 19. (8. M.) 1 WHILE all the angel throng Give thanks to God on high ; ' Let eailh repeat the joyful song, And echo to the sky. * *} - f > » 2 Father, in whom we live, In whom we are and move ! The glory, power and praise receive Of thine eternal love. 3 Incarnate Deity ! Let all the ransomed race Render in thanks their lives to thee, For thy redeeming grace. 4 Sphit of holiness ! Let all thy saints adore Thy Siacred energy, and hless Thy heart-renewing power. 5 Eternal, glorious Lord ! -' Let all the saints ahove, * Let all the sons of men record, And celebrate thy love. 277 27« 27 277. 1 (C. M.) MAKER Upholder, Ruler! Thee Let all that Jive adore, Who art, and wast, and art to be, God blessed evermore. 2 Redeemer, Prophet, Priest, and King! Appointed Judge of all ! Let ransomed souls thy triumphs sing, Thy foes before thee fall. 3 Spirit of hfe, and light and love, Thy glorious gifts impart: From heaven descending like a dove, Dwell thou in every heart. 4 Thee, Father, Son, and Spirit ! Thee Let heaven and earth adore. ^ Thou art^ Thou wa^t, and Tbou shall be (»oi bletaed evermore. ^ , 278 Doxologiea. 278. . 1 To the Source of every blessing (8. 7.> Grateful anthems let us raise. Holy joy, our souls possessing, Swells the tribute of our praise. 2 Glory to the alrtiighty Father, Fountain of eternal love, Who, his wandering sh^ep to gather, Sent a Saviour from above. 3 To the Son all praise be given, Who, with love unknown before^ Left the bright abode of heaven. And our sins and sorrows bore. 4 Equal strains of warm devotion Let the Spirit's praise employ : Author of each holy motion ; Source of wisdom, peace, and joy. 5 Thus while our glad hearts* ascending Glorify Jehovah's name, Heavenly songs with ours are blending ; There the theme is still the same. 279. 1 (H. M.> I GIVE immortal praise To God the Father's love. For all mv comforts here. And better hopes above ; He sent his own eternal Son To die for sins, that man had done. To God the Son belongs Immortal glory too ; Who bought us with his blood From everlasting woe : And now he live?, and now he reignt^' And sees the frtiit of all his painl.*^' *479 D,oxolQg}fi%^ ?80i 3 To God the Spirit's name Immortal worship give^ Whose new-preatij;ig powet ^ Makes the dead sioner live : His \york completes the great d^^igPi And fills the spul with joy divine.* 4 Almighty God, to Thee Be endless honours done. The undivided Three, And the Mysterious One : AVixere reason fails with all her powers, — There faith prevails, and love adores. 28 28 28 280. <H. M.) TO Hiip who ohoce u& first Before the world began, To hini that bore the cuir^^ To save rebellious man, To him that form'd our hearts ^new, ts endless praise apd glory due. The Father's love shall run Through our immortal songs. We bring to God the Son Hosannas on our tongues ; Our lips address the Spirit's name With equal praise, and zeal the same. Let every sjiint above. And angel round the throve, For ever bless^and love The sacred Three in One : Thus heaven shall raise his honours high When e^h and time grow old and die. 28 ?8ft 281 281. Doxqlogiei» 284* (L. M.> ETERNAL Father ! throned above, Thou fountain of redeeming love ! — Eternal Word ! who left thy throne, For man's rebellion to atone ! — Eternal Spirit ! who dost give That grace by which our spirits live ! — Thou God of our salvation ! be Eternal praises paid to thee !. 282. (c. M.y H. M.) 1 THE God of mercy be ador'd, Who calls our souls from death, Who saves by his redeeming word, And new-creating breath, 2 To praise the Father, and the Sow And Spirit all divine, The One in Three, and Three in One. Let saints and angels join. 283. 1 LET God the Maker's name Have honour, love, and fear. To God the Saviour pay the same, And God the Comforter. 2 Father of lights above. Thy mercy we adore. The Son of thy eternal love, And Spirit of thy power. 284. • 1 HOSANNA to the Son (8. M.) (S. M.) Of David and of God, Who brought the news of pardon down, And bought it with hit blood. 235 Doseolo^ies, 289 2 To Christ the anointed King Be emlless blessings given, Let the whole earth his glory sing Who ^lade our peace with heav'n. 285. (L. M.) 1 PRAISE God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise him, all creatures here below ; Praise him above, ye heavenly host ; Praise Father, Son, and holy Ghost. 286. ^ ; (l: m.) I TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honour, praise, and glory given, By all on eatrth, and all in heav'n. 287. <C. M.) I LET God the Father and the Son And Spirit be ador'd. Where there are works to make him known, Or saints to love the Lord. 288. (C. M.) 1 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One God, whom we adore. Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore ! 289. (C. M /) 1 IN hope to join the angelic host And all the ransomed throng, To Father, Son, and Holy Ghosti We raise the grateful song.:'*'^^ 289 M.) M.) 290 Praise for Dimne Revelation. 291 290. « Bless the Lord, ye hU angels.^^ Pg. ciii, ^. (8. M.) 1 YE angels round the tnr/^ne, And saints that dwell below, Worship the Father, love the Son^ And bless the spirit too. 2y 1 . « Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoic- ing of my heart. ^^ Jer. KV. 16. (cm.) 1 FATHER of mercies, in tliy word What endless glory shijies ! ^ For ever be thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find ; Riches above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows And yields a free repast ; Sublimer sweets than nature knows Invite the longing taste. 4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around ; And life, and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 5 Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever pure delight ; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. 6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, Be thou for ever near, Teach me to love thy sacred word And view my Savioui* there. ft J l! " 292 292. Praise for 29a *' This is my comfort in my affliction,'^* Ps. cxix. 50. (c. M.) 1 LADEN with guilt, and full of fears, I fly to thee, my Lord, And not a gleam of hope appears But in thy written word. 2 The volume of my Father's grace Doth all my griefs assuage : Here I behold my Saviour's face Almost in every page. 3 [This is the field where hidden lies The pearl of price unknown, That merchant is divinely wise, Who makes the pearl his own .J 4 [Here consecrated water flows ; To quench my thirst of sin ; Here the fair tree of knowledge grows. Nor danger dwells therein.] 5 This is the Judge that ends the strife, Where wit and reason fail j My guide to everlasting life Through all this gloomy va!e. 6 O may thy counsels, mighty God, My roving feet command j And keep me in the happy road That leads to thy right-hand^ 2 Jo . « Thou hast the words of eternal life,^* John vi. 68. (l. m.) 1 LET everlasting glories crown Thy head, my Saviour and my Lord; Thy hands have brought salvation down, And writ the blessings in thy word. ^m Divine, Revelaiion, m \ 2 In vain Uie trembling conscience seeks ' Some solid mund to rest upon ; ' -' With deep despair the spirit breaks. Till we apply to Christ alone. 3 Ho\y well thy blessed truths agree ! How wise and holy thy command ! Thy promises, hoy/ larse ai\d free ! How firm our hope and comfort ^tan^ ! 4 Should all the schemes that men devise Assault my faith with treach'rous art, Vd count them vanity an4 lies, " : And bind the gospel to my heart. 294. (< Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.^^ 2 Peter i. 21. (i..])i.> 1 'TWAS by an order from the Lord The ancient prophets ^oke his word j His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hea^a with heav'iily fire. 2 The works and wotiders which they wrought Confirm'd the messages they brought ; '^ The prophet's pen succeeds his bipeath, To save the holy words from death. 3 Great God;^ n^jne eyes with pleasure Ipok Upon the trea^qres of thy book ; There my Redeemer's face I sep, And read his name who died for me. ' 4 Let the falsie raptures of the mind - - , Be lost and vanish in the wind ; Here I ca,|) fix my hope pecure, ' The word is THX^£? and mu^t ppdure. I / I 5^5 Praise for 296 ^5. 4< Thy tpord i$ a lamp unto vtyfeeU* Pi. cxix. 10o« (c. M.) 1 HOW precious is the book divine, By inspiration frjven ! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To guide our souls to heaven. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts. In this dark vale of teai-s : Life, light^ and joy it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. ^v># , « The entrance of thy word giveth light,^* Ps. cxix. 130. (c. M.) 1 THE Spirit breathes upon the word, And brings the truth to sight : Precepts a/id promises aSbrd A sanctifying light. 2 A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic, like the sun : It gives a light to every age ; It gives, but borrows none. 3 The hand that gave it, still suppliea The gracious light and heat. His truths upon the nations rise : They rise, but never set. 4 Let everlasting thanks be thine For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day, ' 2S 2; 2J 1" ' 1 ^l. I- 297 TheGotpc/. 2W 297 • «< The clmid covered the tahernade by day^ and the appearance of fire try night,^^ Numb. ix. 16. (8. M.) 1 WHERE is the Hebrews' God, Who kept them night and day 1 Where is the heavenly fire and cloud, , Which shewed thy church their way 1 No symbol visible We of thy presence find ; Yet all who would obey thy will, Shall know their Father's mind. 2 Father ! thou still dost lead The children of thy grace, The chor^en and believing seed. Throughout this wilderness : Our chart thy written word, Thy spirit is our guide ; And Christ, the gloiy of the Lord, Doth in out hearts reside. I 298 1 \ 3 " Blessed are your eyes, for they see / your ears, for they hear J^ Matt. ie, 17. (8. M.) HOW beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill ! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal ! How charming ie their voice ! How sweet the tidings are ! * Zion, behold thy Saviour King, * He reigns and triumphs here.' How happy are cur ears 1 liat hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited fbfi And sought, but never fouud ! , and • • • xui. l\ ^9ft Prahe for 299 4 How blee>8ed are oiir eyes That eee this heav'nly light ! Prophets and king:) dceirM it long, But died without the sight. 5 I'he watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ ; Jerusalem breaks forth in 8ong!<, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare his arm Through all the earth abroad ; Let everv Vjatlon now behold Their Saviour and theit God. 299. " Th&nshalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubilee to sound,^' LeV. xxv. 9. (h. m.; 1 BLOW ye the trumpet, blow ! The gladly solemn sound Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound. The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! 2 Exah the Lamb of God, Tiie all-atoning Lamb : 'Redemption "by his blood Through all the world prdclaim. The yekr of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! 3 Ye who. have sold for nought Your heritage above. Shall have it' back tinbbught, Jhe g!ft of JesusMo . The year of Jiibilde is come ; Return,- ye tan«oincd%innej», home! 299 4 5 6 300 299 299 4. 5 The Gottpelx Yc slaves of sin and hell| Your liberUr recoive : And safe in Jesus dwell, And MessM in Jesus live. The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! The gospel trumpet hear, The news of heavenly grace. Ye happy souls, draw near. Behold your Saviour's face. The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! 300 6 of the € Jesus, our great High Priest, Hath full atonement made. Ye weary spirits, rest ; Ye mourning souls, be glad ! The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! 300. (< He shall serve thee tmto the year of Jubilee^ and then shdU he depart from thee.^^ Levit. XXV. 40. 41. (l. m.) 1 LOUD let the tuneful trumpet sound. And spread the joyful tidings round. Let every soul with transport hear, And hail the Lord's accepted year. 2 Ye debtors, whom he gives to know, That you ten thousand talents owe, When humbled at his feet ye fall^ Your gracious Lord forgives them all. 3 Slaves, who have borne the heavy chain Of sin and hell's tyrannic reign. To liberty assert your claim, And urge the great Redeemer's name ? 300 Praise for 301 Wl 4 Oh happy souls that know the sound ! God's Hght shall all their ^^teps surround ; And shev that Jubilee begun^ Which through eternal years shall run. oUl . « God sent not his Son into the world to con^ demn the vjorld,^^ John iii. 17. (c. m.) 1 COME, happy souls, approach your God With new i)ielodious songs ; Come, render to almighty grace The tribute of your tongues. 2 So strange, so boundless was his love To guilty, dying men, The Father sent his equal Son To give them life again, 3 Thy hands, O Jesus, were not arm'd With an avenging rod. Some dread commission to perform From an offended God. 4 But all was mercy, all was mild. And wrath forsook the throne. When Christ on the kind errand came. And brought salvation down . 5 Now sinners, come and heal your wounds, And let your tears be dry ; Trust in the mighty Saviour's name, And you shall never die. 6 We come, Lord, with willing souls T' accept thine offer'd grace ; We bless the great Redeemer's love, And give the Father praise. 30 3( 3C 302 The Gospel 303 302. « We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Chmt,** Rom. v. 1. (•. m.) 1~ RAISE your triumphant songs To an immortal tune, Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done; 2 Sing how eternal Love Its chief Beloved chose, And bade him raise our wretched raoo From their abyss of woes. 3 His hand no thunder bears, No terror clothes his brow, No bolts to drive our guilty souls To fiercer flames below. 4 'Twas mercy fill'd the throne. And wrath stood silent by. When Christ was sent with pardon down To rebels doom'd to die. 5 Now, sinners, dry your tears. Let hopeless sorrow v'*^a8e ; Bow to the sceptre of his love, And'take the ofierM peace. 6 Lord, wfe obey thy call ; We lay an humble claim To the salvation thou hast brought, And love and praise thy name. 303. « And caU the Sabbath a delight.*' Is. Iriii. 13. (s. M.) 1 WELCOME, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise ; Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes ! §03 Praise f<yr 304. 2 The King himself comes near, And feasts his saints to-day, Here we may sit, and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3 One day within the place, Where God and saints have been. Is sweeter than ten thousand days Amid the tents of sin. 4 My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, 'Till call'd to rise and soar away To everlasting bliss. 304, « jHe ts r'mn^ as he said.^^ Matt, xxviii. 6. (c. M.) 1 BLESS'D niorning, whose first dawning rays Beheld our rising God) Tliat saw him triumph o'er the dust, And leave his dark abode. - 2 In the cold prison of a tomb. The great Redeemer lay. Till the revolving skies had brought The third, th' appointed day. ^ 3 Hell and the grave unite their force To hold the Lord, in vain. The sleeping Conqueror arose. And burst their feeble chain. 4 To thy great name, Almighty Lord, These sacred hours we pay, And loud hosannas shall proclaim The triumph of the day. 304. d04< The Lard's Dat/. 305 5 [Salvation arid immortal praise To our victorious King, Let heav'n, and earth, and rocks, and seas, With glad hosannas ring.J iii. 6. k rays 305. « Thou hast made me glad through thywork,^' Psalm xcii. (Double 7's.) , 1 THOU who art enthroned above ! Thou by whom we live and move ! Oh how sweet, with joyful tongue^ To resound thy praise in song ! When the morning paints the skies, When the evening stars arise, All thy favours to rehearse, And give thanks in grateful verse. 2 Sweet the day of sacred rest. When devotion fills the breast, When we dwell within thy house, Hear thy word, and pay our vows ; When to heaven our voice we raise. Fill thy courts with joyful praise ; With repeated hymns proclaim Great Jehovah's awful name. 3 Frpm thy works our joys arise, O thou only good and wise ! Who thy wonders can declare ? How profound thy counsels are ! Warm our hearts with sacred fire j Grateful fervours still inspire ; All our powers, with all their might, Ever in thy praise unite. t2 506 Praiiefor^ W! 3.06. « i have loved ike hubiiation of thy Aouse." Ftialm xxyi. 8. (c. m.) 1 BJaEST is the work^ O God and King, To praile thy glorious nume. By day thy wondrous grace we sing, By night thy tmth proclaim. 2 We hati Iky ^y of rest, O Lord! And j9fe^ thy house of prayer. To meet thy saints, to hear thy word, And aR <hjr *m)ricc declare. 3 Tho«igh «en?ual hearts^ unchanged by grace. Such heavenly joys del^isc^ Teaoh us to love thy dwelliag-place, Thy day of rest to priae : 4 Till, fixed within thy courts above. Far nobl6r songs we raise ; Where every heart is filled with love, And eveiy mouth with praise. 307. « Priiise mitet9i fbr thee in 2i&n.^^ Psalm Ixv. (L. M.) 1 PRAISE for thefe, LoitJ, in Zion waits ; Prayer shaR besiege thy temple gates; All flesh shall to thy thi-one repair. And find, tlhrough Christ, salvation there. 2 Our spirits faint ; our sins previlil ; Leave not our trembling hearts to fail. O thou that hearest prayer, descend. And still be found the sinner s Friend. 3 How blest thy tsaints ! how safely led ! How surely kept, how richly fed ! Saviour of flH ih earth and sea, How happy they who rest in thee ! 307 The Lord^s Day, 306 4 Thy hand l^ts fast the mighty hiDs ; Thy voice the troubled ocean stills ; Evening and morning hymn thy prttise, And earth thy bounty wide displays. 5 The year is with diy goodness crowned ; Thy clouds drop wealth the world around ; Through thee the deseitu laugh and tnng, And nature smiles and owns her King. 6 Lord, on our souls thy influence pour \ The moral waste within restore. Oh let fhy love our spi'ng-tide be,' And make us all bear fruit to thee. 308. c( jj^ house shaU be caUed a house qf prayer for all people*'^ Isa. Ivi. 7. (h. m.) 1 GREAT Father of mankind, We bless that wondrous grace. Which could for Gentiles find Within thy courts a place. How kind the care our God displays^ For us to raise a house of prayer ! 2 Though once estranged far. We now approach the throne ; For Jesus brings us near. And makes out cause his own : Strangers no more, to thee we come. And Slid our home, and rest secure. 3 To thee our souls we join, And love thy sacred name ; No more our own, but thine. We triumph in Ay claim : Our Father-king ! thy covenant grace Our souls embrace ; — thy titles sing; i I mmmm 308 Praise for 309 4 May all the nations throng To worship in thy house ; And thou attf^nd the song^ And smile upon th^ir vows ; Indulgent still, till earth conspire To join the choir on Zion's hill. 309. « The first day of the wcek.^^ Mark xvi. 9. (l. M.J 1 HAIL ! morning, known among the blest ! Morning of hope, and joy, and love ; Of heavenly peace, and holy rest : Pledge of the endless rest above ! 2 Bless'd be the Father of our Lord, Who from the dead hath broi^ght his Son 1 Hope to the lost was then restored, And everlasting glory won. 3 Scarce morning twilight had begun To chase the shades of night away, When Christ arose — unsetting Sun I The dawn of joy's eternal day ! 4 Mercy looked down with smiling eye, , When our Immanuel left the dead ; Faith marked his bright ascent on high. And hope with gladness raised her head. 5 God's goodness let us bear in mind. Who to his saints this day hath given, For rest and serious joy designed. To fit the soul for death and heaven. 6 Descend, O Spirit of the Lord ! Thy fire to every bosom bring : Then shall our ardent hearts accord, And teach our lips God's praise to sing. 3l 31 309 310 I'he L&rd's Day, 311 cvi. 9- St! 310. " This is the day which the Lord hath madc,^^ Psalm cxviii. 24. (c. m.) 1 THE Lord of Sabbath let us praise, In concert with the blest ; Who, joyful in harmonious lays, Employ an endless rest. 2 Thus, Lord, while we remember thee, We blest and happy grow ; By hymns of praise we learn to be Triumphant here below. 3 On this glad day a brighter scene Of glory was display'd, By God, the eternal Word, than when This universe was made. 4 He rises, who his church hath bought With grief and pain extreme. 'Twas great to speak the world from nought, 'Twas greater to redeem ! oil. « Lordy I will praise thee .'" Isa. xii. 1 . (7's.) 1 I WILL praise thee every day. Now thine anger's turned away ! Comfortable^ thoughts arise From the bleeding sacrifice. 2 Here, amid the gospel field, Wells of free salvation yield Streams of life, a plenteous store. And my soul shall thirst no more. 3 Jesus is become at length My salvation and my strength ; And his praises shall prolong, While I live, my pleasant song. i 311 Praise for 312 4 Praise ye, then, his glorious name \ Publish his exalted fame ! Still his worth your praise exceeds : Excellent are all his deeds. 5 Raise again the joyful sound : Let the nations roll it round. Zion, shout, for this is He : God the Saviour dwells in thee. 312. << CaU the Sabbath a delight. '> Isa. Iviii. 13. (h. m.) 1 AWAKE, ye saints, awake, And hail this sacred day : In loftiest songs of praise Your joyful homage pay : Come, bless the day that God hath blesni'd. The type of heaven's eternal rest* 2 On this auspicious mom The Lord of life arose. And burst the bars of death. And vanquished all our foes : , And now he pleads our cause above. And reaps the fruit of all his love. 3 All hail, triumphant Lord ! Heaven with hosannahs rings ; And e^JTth, in humbler strains, Thy praise responsive sings ; Worthy the Lamb that once was slain. Through endlest> years to live and reign. 4 Great King ! gird on thy sword ; . . Ascend thy conquering car ; While justice, power, and love Maintain the glorious vi^ar : This day let sinners own 'ihy sway. And rebels cast their arms away. 312 , 13. ,'d, 313 313. The Lord*8 Day, 314 << And rested the Sabbath Day,^^ Luke xxiii. 56. (L. M.) 1 ANOTHER six days' work is done 5 Another Sabbath ^s begun. Return, my soul, enjoy the rest : Improve the day thy God hath blest. 2 Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns So sweet a rest to wearied minds 5 Provides an antepast of heaven, And gives this day the food of seven. 2 Oh that our thoughts and thanks may rise. As grateful incense to the skies ; And draw from heav'n that sweet repose Which none but he that feels it knows. 4 This heavenly calm vnthin the breast - Is the dear pledge of glorious rest, Which for the church of God remains. The end of cares, the end of pains» 5 In holy duties let the day, In holy pleasures pass away. How sweet a Sabbath thus lO spend, In hope of one that ne'er shall end ! 314. « There remaineth a rest to the peoph of GodJ*^ Heb. iv. 9. (l. m ) .1 LORD of the Sabbath ! hear our vows. On this thy day, in this thy house : Accept, as grateful sacrifice. The songs which.from the desert rise. 2 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord! we love,: But there's a nobler rest above. To that our lab'ring souls aspire, With ardent hope and strong desire. i T-^ 314 Praise for 315 31 3 No more fatigue, no more diHlress ; No guilt the conscience to oppress ; No sighs there mingle with the songs Resounding from immortal tongues. 4> No rude alarms of raging foes, No cares to break the long repose. No clouded sun, no changeful moon, But sacred, high, eternal noon. 5 O long-expected day, begin ! Dawn on these realms of woe and sin. Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love ; But wait the nobler rest above. 31 ol5. « X,gf na exdt his name together, ^^ Psalm xxxiv. 3. (7's.) 1 GREAT the joy when Christians meet ! Christian fellawship, how sweet, When, their theme of praise the same. They exalt Jehovah's name ! 2 Sing we then eternal love ; Such as did the Father move. He beheld the world undone ; Loved the worid, aiid gave his Son. 3 Sing the Son's unbounded love ; How he left the realms above : Took our nature and our place ; Lived and died to save our race. Sing we too the Spirit's love : With our stubborn hearts he strove j Chased the mists of sin away ; Turned our night to glorious day. 31 315 316 5> **?; The Lard's Day. 317 5 Great the joy, the union sweet. When the saints in glory meet: Where the theme is still the same. Where they praise Jehovah's name. 316. « Tlie Lord hath done great thing* for u$J* Psalm cxxvi. 3. (c. m.) 1 YE servants of the living God, Let praise your hearts employ ; And as you tread the heavenly roady. Lift up the voice of joy. r 2 Have they not reason to rejoice. Whose sins have been forgiven ; Called by a gracious Father's voice To be the heir3 of heaven 1 3 How do the captive's transports flow, When rescued from his chains ! And how must sinners joy to know Their great Deliverer reigns ! 4 Oh grant us, Lord, to feel and own The power of love divine ; The blood which dotii for sin aton^.,. The grace which makes as thine.. 5 The spirit of adoption give : Teach us, with every breath,. To sing thy praises while we live^ And bless thy name in death. 317- « The rest of the My Sabbath J^ Exod. xvi. 23. (7's.) 1 WELCOME, sacred day of rest ! Sweet repose from worldly care ; Day above all days the best, When our souls for heaven prepare ; u ' I 318 For the Cotnmekei^tent of 319 Day when our Reiteemi(r rose, Victor o'er the hosts of hell. Thus he vanquished all our foes : Let our lips his glory tell. 2 Gracious Lord, we love thin day, • When we hear thy holy word ; When we sing thy praise and pray : Earth car^ no sucn joys afford. But a better rest remains, Heavenly sabbaths, happier days : Rest from sin, and rest from pains ; Endless joys, and endless praise. 318. ** Arise f O Lordy into thy rwf." Psalm cxxxii. 8. (L. M.) 1 GOD in His temple let us meet ; Low on our knees before Him bend ; Here hath He fixed His mercy-seat ; Here on His Sabbath we attend. 2 Arise into thy resting-place. Thou, and thine ark of strength, Lord! Shine through the veil, we seek thy face ; Speak, for we hearken to Thy word. 3 With righteousness thy saints array ; Joyful thy chosen people be ; Let thol^ who teach and those who pray, Let ail — ^be holiness to Thee. 319. « There I will meet with thee , and I will commune with thee,^^ Exod. xxv. 22. ^7'8« 1 IN thy presence we appear : Lord, we love to worship here. When, within the vei[, we meet Thee upon thy mercy-seat. 321 s 319 319 Public Wor$h^. 120 2 Wtiile thy glorious Name it sung, Touch our lipn, unloose our tongue : Then our joyful souls shall bless Thee, the Lord, our Righteousness. 3 While to Thee our prayers ascend. Let thine ear in love attend. Hear us, for thy Spirit pleads : Hear! for Jesus inter<:edes. 4 While thy word is heard witli awe, And we tremble at thy law. Let thy gospel's wondrous love . Every doubt and fear remove. 5 While thy ministers proclaim Peace and pardon through thy name. In their voices let us own Jesus speaking from the th' oner 6 From thy house when we return, Let our hearts within us bum ; That, at evening, we may sayi " We have walked Vcith God to day." X* wiU oZO, « Then will I command my blessing upon yow." Levit. xxv. 21. (l. m.> 1 COMMAND thy blessing from above, O God, on all assembled here : Behold us witli a Father's love. While we look up with filial fear. 2 Command thy blessing, Jesus, Lord I May we thy true disciples be. Speak to each heart the mighty word ^ Say to the weakest, follow me. a2i For the Commencement of Sl^ 3 Command thy blessing in this hour. Spirit of truth ! and fill the place With wounding and with healing power, With quickening and confirming grace. 4 O thou, our Maker, Saviour, Guide, May all the souls who here unite, With harps and songs thy throne surround. Rest in thy love, and reign in light. 321. « TheLordUDayJ^ Rev. i. 10. (t. m.) 1 THIS day the Lord hath called his own ; Oh, let us then his praise declare; Fix our desire^) on him alone, And seek his f&ca with fervent prayer. 2 Lord ! in thy love we would rejoice. Which bids the burdened soul be free ; And, vnth united heart and voice, Devote these sacred hours to thee. 3 Now let the world's delusive things No more our grovelling thoughts employ. But faith be taught to stretch her wings In search of heaven's unfailing joy. 4 Oh, let these earthly sabbaths. Lord, Be to our lasting welfare blest ; The purest comfort now afford. And fit us for eternal rest« 322. « Accepted in the heloved.^^ Eph. i. 6. (c. m.) 1 FATHER, behold, with gracious eyes. Those who through Christ draw near, To pay their living sacrifice, And worship in thy fear. m 32i Publie Worship. 525- I ! Br, )und, (L. M.) wn; oy> (C. M.) 2 Well-pleased, in him, thyself declare $ Thy pardoning love reveal : The peaceful answer of our pmyety To every conscience seal. 3 On each, on all, some ^fl bestow ^ Some blessing now impart. The seed of life eternal sow In every waiting heart. 4 O Father, glorify thy Son, And grant what we require : For Jesus' sake, the gill send down. And answer us by fire : 5 Kindle the flame of love within^ Which may to heaven ascend f And now the work of grace begiiiy Which shall in glory end. 323. << According to the foreknotcHedge of God the Father y through sanctificiUion of the Spirity unto obemence and sprinkUng of the blood of Christ.^^ 1 Pet. i. 2. (l. m.) 1 FATHER of heaven ! whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found ! Before thy throne we sinnera bend : To us thy pardoning love extend. 2 Almighty Son ! Incarnate Word ! Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord I Before thy throne we sinners bend : To us thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath The soul is raised'from sin and death ! Before thy throne we sinners bend ; To us thy quickening power extend. u 2 38^ Far the Oommeneement of cM •\ 4 Jeii^irib I Father, Spirity Son f Mysterious: Godhead t Three in One ! Befoie tky throne we sinners bend : Grace, pardo% life to u» extend I 324. <i And ye^aU seek me andfirtd me.^* Jer. xxix. 13. (7'8*> 1 LORD, we come before Thee now : At thy feet we humbly bow. Oh ! do not our suit disdain : Shall we seek Thee, Lord,, in vain ! It Lord ! on Thee our ^uls depend : In compassion, now descend* Fill our hearts with thy rich grace : Tune our lips to sing ttiy praise, 3 In thine own appointed way. Now we seek thee: here we stay^ Lord, from hence we would not go, Tiil a blessing thou bestow* 4 Send some message from thy word. That may joy and peace afford. liCt thy Spirit now impart ^ Full salvation to each heart. b Comfort those who weep and mourn : Let the time of joy return. Those that are cast down lift up : Make them strong in faith and hope. |6 Grant that ail may seek and find Thee a Gk)d lAipremely kind. Heal the sick ; the captive free | Let ufli all rejoice in Thee ! %^ 325 325. PuhUe War$htp. 326 5> << ilii f Atngs were fntide by H^k John L 3. (s. M.) 1 O THQU who art the Light Of all thy sainiB below. That we may worship thee aright, Thy sovereign grace bestow. 2 Our rising world obeyed Thy Godhead's high command : And all the heavenly host are swayed By thy creating hand. 3 Yet all things made anew To wondering mortals seem, When the Eternal Word we view. Descending to redeem. 4 Oh, be thou present now, And make tliy mercy known. Lord, at thy footstool we would bQw, And our Deliverer own ! 5 Then shall we live to thee. And honour this thy day ; Thine own devoted servants be. And never from thee ^ay. 326. fi Followers of ihem who through faith and patience in/ierit the p-omiMt^^^ Heb. vi. 12. (s. M.) 1 TO Thee in ages past. Our pious fathers came : On thee, O Lord, their cares they casf, N9r were they put to shame. 2 Tliy^.holy day they loved ; They loved the means o( grace : And oft thy faithfulness they proved. When they had sought thy face. 326 F&r the Commeneement of 327 Z Their faith in thee was strong ; Their godliness was pure ; And while thou wast their strength and song, They all things could endure. 4 Their steps may we pursue, As they obeyed their Lord : So may our heartn and lives be new, And with thy will accord ! 5 Oh ! be thou with us here, And thy rich grace display. For our salvation, Lord, appear. On this thy hallowed day. 32/. a There am I in the midst of them.^* Matt, xviii. 20. (7»».) 1 MET again in Jesus' name, At his throne we humbly bow. < He is evermore the same : Lc ! he waits to meet us now. 2 In his name, if two or tliree Meet, and for his mercy call, There, the Saviour saith, I'll be In the inidst^ to bless you all. 3 You shall never ask in vain, Though your nvimber be but few : Firm the promise doth remain ; Lo ! I always am with you. 4 Saviour, we believe the word ; Calmly wait the promised grace. Spirit of our risen Lord, Holy Spirit, fill the place ! 328 328. Publie Warship* 329 " Our Father who art in heaven.^* Matt. ¥1. 9. (8. M.) 1 OUR Heavenly Father, hear The prayer we offer now : Thy name be hallowed far and near, ' To thee all nations bow ! 3 Thy kingdom come ! Thy will On eartlv.be done in love. As saints and seraphim fulfil Thy perfect law above ! 3 Our daily bread supply. While by thy word we live. The guilt of our iniquity Forgive, as we forgive. 4 From dark temptation's power, From Satan's wiles defend. Deliver in the evil hour, And gmde us to the end. ;, 5 Thine, then, for ever be Glory and power divine : The sceptre, throne, and majesty Of heaven and earth are thine. 6 — ^Thus humbly taught to pray ^ By thy Beloved Son, Through him we come to thee, and say, . All for his sake be done ! 329. « There am tin the mxd^t of them.^^ Matt, xyiii. 20. (l. m.) 1 NOT here, as to the prophetV eye, The Lord upon his throne appears ; Nor seraph-tongues responsive cry, << Holy ! thrice holy !" in our ean. . i . 329 For the Commencement of 330 2 Yet God is present in tliis place. Veiled in serener majesty ; So full of glory, truth, and grace. That faith alone such light can see. 3 Nor, as he in the temple taught, ' *" Is Christ within these walls revealed. When blind, and deaf, and dumb were brought, I^epers and lame, — and all were healed* 4 Yet here, when two or three shall meet, Or thronging multitudes ai'C found, All may sit down at Jesus' feet, « And hear from him the joyful sound. 3J 3 330. << Ani call ""he Sabbath a delight.^* . Isa. Iviii. 13. (l. m.) 1 HOW welcome to the saints, when pressed With six days' noise, and care, and toil. Is the returning day of rest. Which hides them from the world awhile. 2 Now, from the throng withdi^awn away. They serm to breathe a diffi?rent air. Composed and softened by the day. All things another j^ct wear. 3 With joy they hasfeii \o the place Where they their Saviour oft have met ; AiRi w'hile they feast u^on his grace, Their ^iurdens and their griefs forget. 4. We thahk thee for % d&y. O Lord ! Here we thy promised presence seek : Open thy hand with blessings stored, And give us manna for the week. ff..- 333 1 331 Puhiie TForahip. 332 sssed 33 1 • it A day in thy cowrta is better than a thow «an(2." Psalm Uxxiv. 10. (c. m.) 1 HERE cares and angry pass'^ns cease, For saints together meet, To spend an hour of prayer and peace, At their Redeemer's feet. 2 And here are comrades in the vvxir With Satan and with sin, Who now in God's own favour share, And soon their heaven will wnn.' 3 Glory to God, who deigns to bbss This consecrated day ; Unfolds his wondrous promises. And makes it sweet to pray. 4 Glory to God, who deigns to hear The humblest sigh we raise, And answers every heartfelt prayer. And hears our hymn of praise. 332* « Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound.^^ A^salm Ixx.xix. 15« (8. 7. '4.) 1 O HOW blest the congregation Who the jtospel know and prize ; Joyful tidings of salvation Brought by Jesus from the skies ! He isrtear them. Knows their wants, and he?Ts their cries. 2 In his name rej doing ever, Walking in his light and love, A nd foretasti ng in his favour Something here of bliss above ; Happy people ! Who shall harm them? what shail move? t 332 For the Commencement of 333 3 In his righteousnesis exalted, On from strength to strength they go ; By ten thousand ills assaulted, Yet preserved from every foe : On to glory, Safe they speed through all below. 4 God wili keep his own anointed ; Nought shall harm them, none condemn. All their trials are appointed ; AH must work for good to them. All shall help them To their heavenly diadem. 333. << Blessed is the man whom ihou choosest,^^ Psalm Ixv. 4. (c. m.) 1 O HAPPY they who know the Lord, With whom he deigns to dwell : He feeds and cheers them by his word : His arm supports them well. 2 To them, in each distressing hour. His throne of grace is near ; And when they plead his love and power, He jstands engaged to hear. 3 He helped his saints in ancient days, Who trusted in his name ; And we can witness to his praise : His love is still the same. 4 Wandering in sin, our souls he found, And bade us seek his face ; Gave us to hear the gospel-sound. And taste the gospel-grace. 333 333 Pubiic ITorship. 334 demn. Z9t, j> I: wer, 5 Oft in his house his glory shines, Before our wondering eyes : We wish not then for gol&n mines. Or au^t beneath the skies. 6 His presence sweetens all our cares, And makes our burdens light. A word from him dispels our fears. And gilds the gloom of night. 7 Lord, we expect to suffer here, Nor would we dare repine ; But give us still to find thee near. And own us still for thine. 334. <( Speak^ fir thy servant heareth.^^ 1 Sam. ill. 10. (8. 7. 4.) 1 IN thy name, Lord, assembling, We thy people now draw near. Teaeh us to rejoice with trembling. Speak and let thy servants hear : Hear with meekness ; Hear thy word with godly fear. 2 While our days on earth are lengthened. May we give them. Lord, to thee ; Cheered by hope> and daily strengthened, Maj we run, nor weary be ; Till thy glory Without cloud in heaven we see. 3 There, in worship purer, sweeter. All thy people shall adore ; Tasting of enjoyment greater Than they could conceive before : Full enjoyment ; Full, unmixed, for evermore. * I 385 Public Worship. 336 335. « TJierefcre are we all here present before God,*^ Acts X. 33. (l. p. m,) 1 THY presence, gracious God, afTord. Prepare us to receive thy word. Now let thy voice engage our ear, And faith be mixed with what we hear. [Thus, Lord, thy waiting servants bless. And crown thy Gospel with success.] 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, And fix our hearts and hopos above : With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. [Thus, Lord, thy waiting servants bless, And crown thy Gospel with success.] 3 To each thy sacred word apply, With sovereign po . ^er and energy : And may we, in thy faith and fear, Reduce to practice what we hear. [Thus, Lord, thy waiting servants bless, And crown thy Gospel with success.] 4 Father, in us thy Son reveal. Teach us to know and do thy will. Thy saving power and love display, And guide us to the realms of day. [Thus, Lord, thy waiting servants bless, And crown thy Gospel with success.] 33b. « Not m word ordy^ but Cuso in power J*^ 1 Thess. i. 5. (l. m.) 1 NOW may the gospel's conquering power Be felt by all assembled here ! So shall this prove a joyful hour. And God's own arm of strength appear. 336 Before Sermon, 337 2 Lord ! let thy mighty voice be heard : Speak in thy word, and speak with power : So shall thy glorious name be feared, By those who never feared before. 3 Oh ! pity those who live in sin, And save them from the sinner's doom. Open the ark, and take them in, And save them from the wrath to come ! 4« So shall thy people joyful be ; The angels, too, with joy will eing S And all ascribe the praise to thee ; To thee, the Everlasting King. 337. « In demonstration of the Spirit and of power J^ 1 Cor. ii« 4. (c. m.) 1 ALMIGHTY God ! Eternal Lord ! Thy gracious power make known. Touch, by the virtue of thy word. And melt the heart of stone. 2 Speak with the voice that wakes the dead, And bid the sleeper rise ; And let his guilty conscience dread The death that never dies. 3 Let us receive the word we hear, flach in an honest heart ; Lay up the precious treasure there, And never with it part. 4 Now let our darkness comprehend The light that shines so clear : Now the revealing Spirit send, And give us ears to hear. 348 Public Worship, 340 338. « TKe Ood of hopejUliMu with aU joy and peace in beliiving.^* Rom. xt. IS. (cm.) 1 NOW may the Spirit's holy fire, Descending from above, Thy waiting family inspire With joy, and peace, and love ! 2 Touch with a Uving coal the lip That shall proclaim thy word i And bid us all devoutly keep Attention to the Lord. 341 2 339. nGodgiveth the tncrewe." 1 Cor. iii. 7. (8. 7. 4.) 1 COME, thou soul-transforming Spirit ! Bless the sower and the seed. Let each heart thy grace inherit : Baise the weak, the hungry feed : ■ From the goBpel-i ' Now supply thy people's need. 2 Help us all to seek the blessing Which thou waitest now to give : Let us all, thy love possessing. Joyfully the truth receive ; And forever-— To ihy praise and glory live. • 340. « Jiwtt satisfy her poor Vfith brea^,** Psal. cxxxii. 15. (l. m.) 1 CONFIRM the hope thy word allows. ^ Behold us waiting to be fed. Bless the provisions of tliy house. And satisfy thy poor with bread. 340 and r. 34*1 it/W iSiPrmofi 2 Drawn by thine invitation, Lord, 342 Thirsty and hunnry we are come. Now, from the fulness of thy word Replenished, send us thankful home. 341. 1 << DuU of hearing.^* Heb. ▼• 11. 12. (c. m.) LONQ have I sat beneath the sound Of thy salvation. Lord, But still how weak my faith is found, And knowledge of thy word ! 2 Oft I frequent thy holy place And hear almost in vain ; How small a portion of thy grace My memory can retain ! 3 How cold and feeble is my love ! How negligent my fear ! How faint my hope of joys above ! How few affections there ! 4 Great God, thy sov'reign power imparl To give thy word success : Write thy salvation in my heart, 4* And make, me learn thy grace. 5 Shew my forgetful feet the way That leads to joys on high ; There knowledge grows without decay. And love shall never die. 342. ( ^^And blessed fii^m." Luke xxiv. (8.7.4.) 1 LORD! dismissus with thy blessing: Fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us all, thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace ! Oh refresh us-^ Travelling through this wilden»c«<s. x2 6( H3 PubUe War€h^. 9*ww 2 Thankd we give, and adoratiotif For thy gos^rs joyful sound. Let the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound. May thy presence-^ With U8 evermore be folind* 3 [So. v<rhene'er the sigtial^s given, Us from earth to call away, ^ Borne on angels^ wing to heaven, Glad the summonei to obey^ May we ever— Reign with Christ in endiefis day 1] 343. « Go in peace.^^ 1 ^am. i. 17. (l. H.) 1 DISMISS us with thy blessings Lord ; Help us to feed upon thy word. All that has been amiss forgive, And let thy truth within us live. 2 Though w6 are guilty, thou art good t Sprinkle Our works with Jesus' bloOd» Give jevery fettered soul feleasej And bid us all depart in peace^ ■it- 344. « Such as hear the wordy and bring forth fruit J* Mark iv. 20. (cm.) 1 ALMIGHTY God ! Ihy word is cast Like seed into the ground : * Now let the dew of heaven descend, And righteous fruits abound. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove ; But give it root in every heart, To bring forth fruits o( love. U5 Afier Strman* 346 (L. If.) * forth 4 ' *• 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroys But let it yield a hundred^-foidy The fruits of peace and joy. 4 Oftas the precious seed is sown. Thy ^uickeniiig grii^ bestbW ; ' That all whose souls the triith receive. Its saving power may know. 345. « The God ofpeace.^^ Heb. xiii. 20. (c. m.) 1 NOW may the God of peace and love, Who, from the imprisoning grave, Restored the Shepherd of the sheep. Omnipotent to save $ 2 Through the rich merits of that blood, Which he on Calvary spilt, To make the eternal covenant sure, On whidi our hopes ai^ buik j ^ 3 Perfect our souls in 6Very grac6. To accomplish all his will ; And all that^s pleasing in his sight Inspire us to fulfil ! 4 For tl«e great Mediator's sake, We 6v^ blessing pray. With glory let his nanie be cro^wti^d Through heaven's eternal day ! 346. ^i That great Shepherd of ihe ikeep.^^ Heb. xiii. 30. CTs.) 1 NOW may He who from the dead Brou^t the Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ, our King and Head, All our souls in safety keep. 347 PuhUe JfFarsMp. 348 2 May he teach ua to fulfil What is pleasing in his sight : Perfect us in all his will, And preserve us day and night ! 3 To that great Bedeemer's praise. Who the covenant sealed with blood, Let our hearts and voices raise Loud thanksgivings to our God. 347. The peace of God which passeth aU under standingJ^ Phil. iv. 7. (l. m.) 1 THE peace which God alone reveals, And by his word of grace imparts. Which only the believer feels, Direct, and keep, and cheer our hearts. 2 And may the holy Three in One, The Father, Word, and Comforter, Pour an abundant blessing down On every soul assembled here ! 348. « The grace of the Lord Jestts Christy aw« the love of God^ and the communion o the Holy Spirit/* 2 Cor. xiii. 14. (8-7 1 MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And tho Father's boundless love. With the Holy Spirit's favour. Rest upon us from above ! Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord ; And possess in sweet communior. Joys which earth cannot afibr-j U7 349 349. After a CotteetUm. 356 << Of thtM man have we given <Aee.'^ 1 Cbion.xzix. 14. (c. mO 1 LORD, when our offerings we preflent Before thy gracious throne. We but return what thou hast lent, And give thee of thiiie own. 2 The earth with all its wealdi is thine, ^ The heavens ^ith all their host; Why should we then in want repine, Or in abundance bo^ ? 3 The power and willin^ess to give Ahke proceed from thee. We still are debtors, sin^ we live Only by thy decree. 4 Oursdves, our all, to thee we owe ; And if we come behind What others of their wealth bestow. Accept our wUUng mind* 5 Lord, our contributions bless For dieir appointed end : And crown with happiest success The cause that we befriend. 350. ii J wiU he a Ood unto thee^ and to thy eeed after thee^^ Qen. xvii. 7. (c. m.) 1 HOW large the promise ! how divine ! To Abr'am md his seed I ^ * I'll be a God to thee and thine, < Supplying all their need.' 2 The words of his extensive love From age to age endure ; The Angel of the cov'nant proves, - And seals the blessitig sure. : 351 Baptism. 352 3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms To our great father given ; He takes young children to his arms, And calls them heirs of heav'n. 4« Our God, how faithful are his ways ! His love endures the same, Nor from the promise of his grace Blots out the children's name. 351 • << If the root be holy^ so are the branches J^ Rom* xi. 16. (c. m.) 1 GENTILES by nature, we belong To the wild-olive-wood ; Grace took us from the barren tree, And grafts us in tl e good. 2 With the sanie blessings grace endows The Gentile and the Jew ; If pure and holy be the root, Sucii are the branches too. 3 Then let the children of the saints Be dedicate to God ; Pour out thy Spirit on them, Loird, And wash them in thy blood. 4 Thus to the parents and their seed Shall thy salvation come, And numerous households meet at last In one eternal home. 352. « Baptized into his death.^^ Rom. vi. 3. (c.m.^ 1 JESUS, we lift our souls to thee : Thy powerful Spirit breathe ; And lett his little infant be < Baptized into thy death. 31 J> !.M.; 352 Jfaptism. 353 2 Oh let thine uncuc. ~^n [him] rest ; Thy grace fhis] sc til ^^new ; And write within [hisj .ender breast Thy name and nature too. 3 If thou shouldst quickly end [his] days, [His] place with thee prepare ; Or, if thou lengthen out [hisj race, Continue still thy care. 4" Thy faithful servant may [he] prove, Girded with truth divine ; A sharer in thy dying love, A follower of thine. 5 Lord, plant us all into thy death, That we thy life may prove 5 Partakers of thy cross beneath. And of thy crown above. 353. <^ His righteousness is unto children's childreny to such as keep his covenant, '^ Fs. ciii. 17, 18. (c. M. double.) O THOU whose covenant is sure To all who fear thy name ; Whose mercies age on age endure. Eternally the same : Thou art our fathers' God ; we plead That title : we are thine. Pour down thy Spirit on our seed. And sanctify our line. 2 In thee our fathers put their trust ; Thy ways they humbly trod : Honoured and sacred is their dust, * V And still they live to God. Heirs to ^"heir faith, their hope, their prayers. We the same path pursue. Entail the blessing to our heirs. Lord ! shew thy promise true. 354 Bn^twm* 355 35( 354. ii I have no greater j(yu than to hear that my children walk in truth^* 3 John 4. (s. m.) 1 GREAT God ! now condescend To bless our rising race : Soon may their willing spirits bend, The subjects of thy grace. 2 Oh, what a vast delight, Their happiness to see ! Our wannest wishes all unite To lead their souls to thee. 3 Now bless, thou God of lovei This ordinance divine : Send thy good Spirit from above, And make these children* thine. * Or,^i$infttni. 35< 355. i< The children which God hath graciowly given thy servant**^ Gen. xxxiii. o. (l. m.) 1 UNITED prayers ascend to thee, Eternal Parent of mankind. Smile on this waiting family : Thy blessing let thy servants find. . 2 Let the dear pledges of their love, Like tender plants around them grow.; Thy present grace, and joyi^i above, Upon their little ones bestow. 3 Receive at their believing hand. The charge which they devote as Thine, Obedient to their Lord's command ; And seal with power the yite divine. 35<^ 35ft J^i^ismy A asT M.) 4 To every member of their iM^uBe, Thy grace impart, thy love extend, ff Grant every good that time allows, With heavenly joys that never end. : i I 356. « The angel wkk^ redeet/^d mefi'6\k ^21 mnl, bless tk^ladg.^^ Gen. xlviii. 16^ (c. m.) 1 THE great redeeming Angel, thee,' •♦'-^ O Jesus, we confess. Do thou our great Deliverer be, And all our offspring bless ^..^ ^^ ^^ 2 Early discipled to the Lord, May they be taught of Aee : ^■, And» made to know ^nd trust thy wonL Wise to Qalvatipn be. . ^"' , , 3 Thou who hast borne our siint away,^T Our children's sjns remove ; And bring them through th^ir evil day. To sing thy praise above. .'^7 *:¥ -•■f *'■■ ii:"'! '^fi^* r??*'';' • , f\ ' i Partakers of our nature, make - Partakers of thy grace 5 And then the heirs of glory take To dwell before thy face. 3o7 . " Si^er ike little chitdrm to imn^ mpQ me,'* Mark X. 14. (c. m.) 1 See ! Israel's gentle Shepheid stan4 ^^ ^ With all-engaging charms. Hark, how he .call? the tender lambs And folds them in his aims. 2 " Permit them to approach, (he cries,) " Nor scorn their humble name : <^ For 'twas to bless such 'souls as these, " The Lord of anaels came. ' Bn Lord' 9 Sapper. 3 Invited by the voice divine. We bring them, Lord, to thee. Joyful that we ouraelves are thine ; Thine shall our ofTspring be. 4 Millions of infant spirits throng The courts of heaven above. Lord ! seal and number these axnong The children of thy love. 358 3 3 358. <« I w\ll f ■ '«f riiuy anA receive you unto myselfV ^a^n xiv. 3. (i. m.) ■/ 1 JESUS is gone above ttie skies, Where our weak i^nses reach him not ; And carnal objects court our eyes, To thrust our Saviour from our thought, '^ 2 He knows what wand'ring hearts we have, Apt to forget his lovely face ; And to refresh our minds, he gave These kind memorials of his grace. ^ 3 The Lord of life, this table spread With his own flesh and dying blood i We on the rich provision feed. And praise the bounty of our God. 4 Let sinful joys be all forgot, And earth grow less in our esteem ; Christ and hio love fill every thought, And faith and hope be fix'd on him. 5 while he is absent from our sight 'Tis to prepare our souls a place. That we may dwellin heav'nly light, And live for ever near his face. T 36 358 359. « m L&rd^t Supper* 8v0 t;i., i, h htxng many art om hnad^ and- one My-'' 1 Cor. X. 16. 17. (•: M.) 1 ' JESITS invites his saints To meet )Biround his board ; Here pardon'd rebels sit, and hold Communion with their Lord* 3 Our'lieav'nly Fatfier calls Christ and his members one ; We the dear children of his love, And he the first-bom Son. 3 We are biit several parts Of the same broken bread; One body hath its several Jin^ But Jesus is the head. 4 Let all our powens be join'd His glorious name to raise ; Pleasure and love fill every mind, And every voice be praise. . y * 360. (( The new covenant.^^ 1 Cor« xl. 95. (c. m.) 1 ' THE promise of my Father's love Shall stand for ever good f He said ; — and gave his soul to deaths And seal'd the grace with blood. ^{^ 2 To this sure covenant of ^y word I set my worthless name ; I seal th' engagement to my Lord, . And make my humble claim. 3 I call that legacy my own Which Jesus did bequeath ; ymi'^ If t i > • yf Twas purchas'd with a dying groan And ratify 'd in «keath. ,. >,.j; ay ■^■'J .^m^ J A '561 Lord's Shipper* 962 3( >, 4 Thy\lighi,4md strength, and pardoning gmce. And righteousnesB are mine ; My life, and soul, and hearty «nd flesh. And all my powers are thine. ,, | 36 1 . « Cktiit Jesus gave himself -a raru<m for aU.'* i Tim. ii. 5. 6. (c. MO 1 HOW condescending and how kind Was God's eternal Son ! Our mis'ry ^eachM his heav'nly ittirtd4* And pity brought him down. ''' ' ? 2 [When justice by pur sins provok'd Drew forth its dteadful sworS, He ^ve hi^ soul "up to the bifokfe ^y Without a muttn'ring word.] ^''' ^'^ * 3 This was compassion like a God, That wli^ the Sfi^Fiour knev<r The price of pardon was his blopd^ Hid t>ity ne^er mthdrew. rn r: 4 Now, thouj^fite refgns'exaltted liigh, His'k>veis stiUasrgreat: > ,U0i< Well he remtiinbers Calvary, Ndr'ldts his saihts fotgei. 5 Hej^l^t pur hearts bogin (to mejt^ Wkile'ive bis death record, ^ f-n / And with our joy for pardonM guilt, Md«hlh!4t w^ irteiNcM^the Lord. 362. « God, forbid that I should gforjf^ save^in the cross of our Lord Jesus €hrut»^^ Gal. vi. 14. (L. Ai.) 1 WHEN I survey >thewondVbU8'cA»s On which th^ePiincie' of i^ory died, My 'nckestfain •! leornifbnt kisi, > f And pour contempt ^r«ll'm)r ' pride. 365 1 362 l^d'M Supper. 363 % Forbid it, Lord, that I nhould boast,^ Save in the death of Christ my God ; • All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down ; Bid ere such love and sorrow meet ? Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine That were an offering, far too small ; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 363. « Come ; for aU thmgs are row reciy»^^ Luke xiv. 17-23. (c. m.) 1 HOW sweet and awful is the place With Christ within the doors, While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores ! 2 While all our hearts with joyful song. Join to admire the feast. Each of us cries with thankful tongue, * Lord, why was I a guest 1 3 < Why was I made to hear thy voice, • And enter while there's room ? > When thousands make a wretched choice, ' And rather starve than come.' 4 'Twas the same love which spread the feast, That sweetly drew us in. Else we had still refus'd to taste, And perishM in oursin. Y 2 . 3|)3 Lord '$Sumfr- mr 3d #' 5 Pity Uie ni4u>n8| our God^ Upn^lrain the e^ifth to cofne ; Send thy victorious word abroqid^ ' And bring the ^trap^rs \^cxfi<^f 6 We Ipn^ to ciee thy chyrchw AU)^ t'hat all the chosen face May with one voice and he^rt pnd 90i^ Sips thy redeeming ^cjb. 364 • f< This do vi\ remmliffmcii qf «>«.'^ liUKe xJi^ii. 19. (c* i^.) 1 AGCQiiPINa to thy graciQUs word. In meek humility. This will I do, my djring Lord ; } pfifi ircun^mber thee, 2 Thy body, broken for n^y sake, . , My breiid from heaven shall {)€ ; Thy testamental cup I take, And thu9 remember thee. • 3 Gethsemane can I forget? Qr there thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember thee ? 4» When to the cross I tup niine eyes;^ And rest on Calvary, ' O Lamb of God, my sacrifice ! I must remember thee. 5 Kemember thee, and all thy pain^, And all t|^y love to me ; Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains, Will I remember thee. 3^i Lor4'$ Sapper, 3$6 6 J^ wh^ theio fiuUng Up« grow dumb. And min4 and memory fleoy When thou shglt in thy kipgdom pomei Theii| hpfdf remember m^* 366. <f Whom hawng npt 8§en, ye loveV \ P9tt U 8. (L. M.) 1 QF id) the joy^ we mortals know, Jesus, thy love^i(qeed9 the re^t ; Love, the best blessing here below, — The highest rapture of the blest. 2 While we fire held in thine embracei There'9 fjQt ft thought attempts tp rove \ Each smile that's seen upon thy face, Fixes, and charms, and fires our love. 8 When pf thine absence we complain. And long, and weep, and humbly pray ; There's a strange pleasure in Ihe pain, — Those tears fMpe ^weet which mourn tt)y stay. 4 When counfl thy courts by day we rove ; Or ask the watchmen of the night, For some kind tidings from above, Thy very nqme creates delight. 5 Jesus, our God, descend and come ; Our eyes would dwell upon thy face ; 'Tis heaven to see our Lord at home, And feel the presence of his grace. 366. « A fowtain shaUcome forth of the house of the Lord,^* Joel iii. 18. (l. m.) 1 JESUS, how heavenly is the place, Where thine own servants wfiit for thee ! Where the rich fountain of thy grace Stands ever open, full, and free. 366 Lord'i Supper. 367 3 Hungry, and poor, and lame, and blindi Hither thy ransomed people fly ; g In thy deep wounds a balsam, find, And live^ while they behold thee die. 3 Here they forget their doubts and fears, While thy sharp sorrows meet their eyes ; And bless the hand which dries their tearsj And each returning want supplies. 4 How vast the mysteries of thy love ! How high, how wide, how deep it rolls ! Its fountain springs in heaven above \ Its streams revive our drooping souls. 367. « A fountain opened for wn and for undean' ness." Zech. xiii. 1» (c. m<) 1 FOR ever here my rest shall be, Close to thy bleeding side $ This all my hope and all my plea, For me the Saviour died. 2 My dying Saviour and my God, Fountain for guilt and sin ! Sprinkle me ever with thy blood, And cleanse, and keep me clean. 3 Wash me, and make me thus thine own j Wash me, and rr ine thou art : Wash me, but not my feet alone, My hands, my head, my heart. i The atonement of thy blood apply, Till faith to sight improve ; Till hope in full fruition die. And all mv eoul be love. 367 368 368. Lorcti Supper, 3td (V « This h in remembrance of mc." Lake xxii. 19. (c. m.) 1 IF human kindness meets return^ And owns the grateful tie ; If tende^ thoughts within us burn^ To feel a friend is nigh.; 2 Oh ! shnll not warmer accents tell The gratitude we owe To him who died, our fears to quell, Our more than orphan's wo ! 3 While yet his anguished soul surveyed Those pangs he would not flee ; r/ What love his latest words displayed, " Meet, and remember me !" 4 Remember thee ! thy death, thy shame Our siinful hearts to shekel O memory ! leave no other name Than his recorded there. 369. « I wHl not leave you comfortless*^^ John xiv. )8. (s. m. double.) LEAVE us not comfortless, O thou our risen Lord ; ^ But send thy Spirit down, to blesB And guide us with thy word ! By him thy gifts impart. Light, peace and joy, and love ; Seal of adoption in our heart. Earnest of heaven s^bpve ! ^ 'tj n. ,370. « It is the spirit that heareth •vntness,^^ 1 John V. 6. (8—7.) 1 COME, thou everiastjng Spirit ! Bring to every thankful mind. All the Saviour's dying merit. All his sufferings for mankind. i! il ■I' ft ^' 3W Lor (If 9 Supper: 371 True recorder of his passion. Now the living fkith impart : Now reveal his great salvation ; Preach his gospel to our heart. i 2 Come, thou witness of his dying ! . Gome, remembrancer divine ! ' Let us feel thy power applying Christ to every soul, and mine. Plead in us with inward groaning : While for him we pierced, we grieve. May we each the grace atoning Of the sprinkled blood receive. 37 1 • << Behold. I Bend an angel before thee, to keep tnee in the u^av." Exod. xxiii. 20. (8, M. double.) » 1 THOU very paschal Lamb, Whose blood for us was shed, Through whom we out of Egypt came ; Thy ransom 'd people lead. Angel of gospel-grace, Fulfil thy character ; To guard and feed the chosen race, In Israel's camp appear. 2 Throughout the desert-way Conduct us by thy light : Be thou a cooling cloud by day, A cheering fire by night. Our fainting souls sustain With blessings from above ; . And ever on thy people rain The manna of thy love. 3^ 3' 3' 371 iP* ^ e, to . 20. \"- 372 Lord's Supper. 373 372. « T%e love of Christy which passeth know- ledge.^* £ph. iii. 19. (c. m.) 1 TO our Redeemer's glorious name Awake the sacred song ! ^ Oh may his love (immortal flame !) Tune every heart and tongue. 2 j^is love, what mortal thought can reach ? What mortal tongue display 1 Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He left his radiant throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth, to bleed and die ! Was ever love like this t 4« O Lord) while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee ; May every heart with rapture say. The Saviour died for me. 5 Oh may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill every heart and tongue ; Till strangers learn thy glorious name, And join the sacred song. 373. « By whose stripes ye were healed*'^ 1. Pet. ii. 24. (8—7.) ' 1 SWEET the moments, rich in blessing. Which before the cross we spend : Life, and health, and peace possessing, x From the sinner's dying Friend. 2 Here we sii, with transport viewing ' Mercy's streams, in streams of blood : Precious drops ! our souls bedewing, Plead and claim our peace with God. c m Lord's Supper, 374. f 3 Love and grief each heart dividing, With our tears hie feet we'll bathe 5 ConsJt'nt aill in faith abiding, Life deriving from his death. 4f May we still enjoy this feeling ; In all need to Jesus go ; Prove his wounds each day more healing, Aii^d Himself more fully know. 374. « A fountain opened, , . ,Jbr sin and for uncleanness,^^ Zech. xi<i. 1. (c. m.) 1 THERE is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains, 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day ; And there may I though vile as he. Wash all my sins away. 3 Lamb of God ! thy preciou«» blood Shall never lose its power- Till all the ransomed churci. of liod Be saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the streams Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till 1 die. 5 But when this lisping, stammering tongue I«ies silent in the grave, Then ih a nobler, sweeter song, Vll h'ina thv powr r to f«ave* 37 s ,> ^ 374 le 375 Sqfetg of the i^kainc^. 375. " Wc lum a strong a fU'^^ ^7<i li^ xxvi, i — i* 1 HOW honourable is the pla£e Where we adoring stand ; Zion, the glory of the earth. And beauty of the land ! 2 Bulwarks cf mighty grace defen4 l^iie city where we dwell ; I'he walls of strong Salvation made,. Defy th' assaults of helL 3 Lifl up the everlasting gates. The doors wide open fling, Enter, ye hationis, that obey The statutes of our king. 4 Here shall you taste unmingled joys. And live in perfect peace, You that have known Jehovah^s name^ And ventur'd on his grace ; 5 Trust in the Lord, for ever trust, And banish all your fears : Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells. Eternal as his years. i i^ 376. 1 << And the fates of IM nhaU. nat fyrwai^ against tt,^* Matt. xvi. 18. (x.. m.)' HAPPY tl^e church, thou sacred place^ The seat of thy Redeemer's grace ; Thy holy courts are his abode, Thou earthly palace of our God. 2 Thy walls are strength, and at thy gatefc A guard of heav'nly warriors waits ; Nor shall thy deep foundations move, Fix'd on his counsels and his love. z 377 Safity of tJw C/iu^ch^^^ 37g 3 Thy foe3 in vain designs engage, Against his throne in vain they rage, Like rising waves, with angry roar- That dash and die upon the shore.' '** ' 4* Then let our souls in Zion dwell. Nor fear the wrath of earth or hell : His arms embrace this happy ground, Like braeen bulwarks built around* ^ '* 5 God is o\ir shield, and God our sun ; ' Swift as the fleeting moments run. On us he sheds new beams of grace, And we reflect his brightest praise. ^ 377. <* Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting iove." Jer .xxxi. 3. (l. m.) 1 THE God cf truth his church hath blessed. And loved with an eternal love : Hence we are drawn to Christ, our rest^ And from his grac^ shall ne"*>r remove. 2 This love, in every trying houry Saviour, shall cheer the trembling saint. Oh, draw us with increasing power. That we ma" run, and never faint. 3 Here would we dwell while others rove j Here we are safe from all alarms. ' Our hopi*- is everlasting love : Our !^.i!(t the everlasting arms. '378. " Happy an thim^ O Israel : who is like unto thee J "'^l pc(*pleP' Deut. xxxiii. 29. (i.. m.) 1 ISRAEL, biese?.d beyond compare ! Urtrivajbti all thy glories are. Jt'iovah deigiiP! to fiU thy throne, Ar'd calls thine interest his own,. 3' 378 378 Cimrch Fellowghvp, 379 2 He is thy Saviour, he thy Lord : His shield is thiiie, and thine his sword : Review in extacy of thought The grand redemption he has wrought. 3 From Satan's yoke he sets thee free ; ' Opens thy passage through the sea ; He through the desert is thy guide, And heaven for Canaan will provide. 4 Not Jacob's sons of old could boast Such favours to their chosen host : Their glories, which through ages shine, Are but dim shades and types of thine. 5 Celestial Spirit, teach our tongue Sublimer strains than Moses sung, Pro])6rtioned to the sweeter name Of God the Saviour and the Lamb. o79. « The unity of the Spint in t^e bond of peaceJ^ Eph. iv. 3. (c. m.) 1 THE glonous universe around. The heavens with all their tram, Sun, moon, and stars, are firmly bound In one mysterious chain. 2 The earth, the ocean, and the sky, To form one world agree ; Wliere all that walk, or swim, or fly, Compose one family. 3 God in creation thus displays His wisdom and his might ; While all his works with sdl his ways Harmoniously unite. ?7» Ckurck FeUowMip^ UO i In one fraternal bond of love, Q^e fellQwship of ipind, The saints below and saints above Tbeir bliss and glory find. 5 Here, in their house of pilgrimage. Thy statutes are their song : There, through one bright eternal age^ Thy prai^s they prolong. 6 Lord, may pur union form a paxt Of that thrice happy whole 5 Derive its pulse from thee ihc Heart, Its life from Thee the Soul. 3 380. << That he mi^t gather together in one aU things in CAm(. li^ph. i* 10. (cm.) 1 HAPPY the souls to Jesus joined, And saved by grace alone : Walking in aU his w^ys, they find Their heaven on earth begun. 2 The church triymphant in thy love, — Tht It- mighty joys we Jtnow : They sipg the Lamb in hymns above, And we in hymns below. 3 Thee, in tiiy glorious realm, they pr^j^> And bow before thy throne : ' We in the ^tingdom of thy grace ; — The kingdoms are bi|t on^. 4 The holy to the holiest leads ; From thence our spirits rise : And he ttifil \n thy ptatutef treads^ Shall meet thee in the tkies. 38 360 Sdl church Felioivship, 382 E ne aU . M.) 38 ] . « Bear ve o»i« anotker^a hurdenBy and io fidja the law Chmt.^^ Gal. vi. iL (s. M.) 1 BLEST is the tie that binds Our hearts in christian love : The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers : Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear. And oflen for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain^ And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect lo^^e and friendship reign Through all eternity. 382. « Where there is neither Greek nor Jew . * . . but Chmt is all and in aU,*^ Col. iii. 11* (s. M.) 1 LET party names no more The Christian world o'erspread : Grcntile and Jew, and bond and freey Are one in Christ their Head. f 2 Among the saints on earth, Let mutual love be found ; Heirs of the same inheritance. With mutual blessings crowned. 3 Let envy and ill-will, ->a Be banished far away ; And all in Cliristian bonds unite, Who the same Lord obey. • z2 383 Ckurek FeUow§kip. 384 // 4 Thus will the church below Resemble that above ; Where no discordant sounds are heard. But all is peace and love. o83. << So 1M tkifpeoflej und ^htep of thy patturey ioUl give tnee thankt for ever,^^ Fs.^ Ixxix. 13. (c. M.) 1 LET us the sheep by Jesus namedj Our Shepherd's mercy bless. Let us, whom Jesus hath redeemed. Shew forth our thankfulness. 2 Not unto us, but thee al6ne, Be praise and glory given. Here shall thy praises be begun, But carried on in heaven. 3 The hosts of spirits now with thee, Eternal anthems sing : To imitate them here, lo f we Our hallelujahs bring. 4 Had we our tongues, like them, inspired^ Like theirs our song should rise : Like them, we nev«r should be tired. But love the sacrifice. b Till we this veil of flesh lay down. Accept our weaker lays ; And when, O Lord, we reach thy throne. We'll join in nobler praise. 384. «< Being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart. ^^ 1 Thess. ii. 17. (c. M.) 1 BLESS'D be the dear uniting love That will not let us part : Our bodies may far off remove We stili are one in heart. 3 \ 384 3^4 Atifni$mo9i to the Chwoh. M^ :xix« 2 Joined in one spirit to our Head, Where lie appoints we go 5 Still in our Saviour^ foot8tc|)6 tread. And show his praise below. 3 Partakers of his heavenly grace, The same in mind and heart ; Nor joy, nor grief, nor time, nor place, Nor life, nor death can part. 4 Thus let US hapten to the day Which shall our flesh restore ; When death shall all be done away, And bodies part no more. • • 11. \ 385. « Unto you which believe he w precious,^^ I Pet. ii. 7. (L. M.) 1 KINDRED in Christ, for his dear sake, A hearty welcome here receive. May we together now paitake The joys which only he can give. 2 To you and us by grace 'tis given. To know the Saviour's precious name ; And sliortly we shall meet m heaven, Our hope, our way, our end the same. 3 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 4 Forgotten be each worldly theme. When Chriatians meet together thus We only wish to speak of him Who lived, and died, and reigns for u8. ^•^!, ^ 'V^ J^.W IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 1.1 1^ 1^ us ^ us. 12.0 1.8 1.25 1 1.4 1.6 4 6" ► m /a Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14S80 (716) 873-4503 i" . '^^^ £ &6 \ iV '^ 385 Admission to the Church, 386 5 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. 6 Thus, as the moments pass away, We'll love, and wonder, and adore j And hasten on the glorious day, When we shall meet to part no more. 386. « And the Lord added to the church daily 8uch 08 should be saved,^* Acts. ii. 47. (L. M.) iOn the admission of members.) ' 1 JESUS, thy sovereign grace we bless, That crowns thy gospel with success : Subjecting rebels to thy throne, And gathering tt) thy fold thine own. 2 Those who have now thy truth confessed, As their own faith, and hope, and rest. We, in thy name, with joy embrace, As fellow-heirs of heavenly grace. 3 As living members, may they share The joys and griefs which others bear ; And active in their stations prove. In all the offices of love. a 4 From all temptations them defend, And keep them steadfast to the end ; Ever abiding in thy love, Until they join the church above. 386 \aily 47- 387 387. Admitt&ion to the Church, 3ftS " ftw/i pay my vowt unto the Lord, now wi the presence of all his peopU,^^ Pialm cxvi. 14. (c. M.) 1 WITNESS, ye men and angela now ! Before the Lonl we speak. To him we make our solemn vow. — A vow we dare not break ; — 2 That, long as life itself shall last, Ourselves to Christ we yield ; Nor from his cause will we depart Or ever quit the field. if 3 We trust not in our native strength, But on his grace rely; That, with returning wants, the Lord Will all our need supply. 4 Oh guide our doubtful feet aright, And keep us in thy ways ; And while we turn our vows to prayers, Turn thou our prayers to praise. 388. « And all Judah rejoiced at the oath ; for • they had sworn with all their heart, ^* 2 Chron. xv. 15. (l. m.) 1 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. 2 O happy bond that seals my vows. To him who merits all my love ! Let cheerful anthems fill his house, While to that sacred shrine I move. 3 'Tis done ; the great transaction's done; I am my Lord's, and he is mine. He drew mc, and I followed on, Glad tu aonfeM tho \oic% i&vine. 388 Church MeethfigB, 3S9 4 Now rest, my long-divided heart ; ^"Fi^ced? on this blissful centre, rest. With ashes who would grudge to part, When called on angel's bread to feast ! 5 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. ooS?. « Ont body and one spirit.^^ Eph, iv« 4. (L. M.) double. 1 LORD ! cause thy face on us to shine : Give us thy peace, and seal us thine. Teach us to prize the means of grace, And love thy earthly dwelling-place. May we in truth our sins confess, ^ Worship the Lord in holiness ; And all thy power and glory see Within thy hallowed sanctuary. 2 King of Salem, Prince of Peace Bid strife among thy subjects cease. One is dur faith, and one our Lord : One body, spirit, hope, reward j One God and Father of us all. On whom thy Church and people call : Oh, may we one communion be. One with each other, one in thee ! 3 Bless all whose voice salvation brings. Who minister in holy things. Our Bishops and our Deacons bless ; Clothe them with zeal and righteousness. Let many, in the judgment-day, Turned from the eiTor of their way, Their hope, their joy, their crown appear. Save tho«e who preach, and those w\w hear. 390 Church MeeimgB, 392 390. « The^ shdl prosper that love theeJ*^ Psalm, cxxii. 6. (l. m.) 1 NOT for a favourite form or name, But for immortal souls we care. Bless, Saviour, our Jerusalem, That millions may her blessings share. ^' ^ Prosper our church; our souls renew; Our languid, fainting spirits raise. Revive surrounding churches too, '' And spread throughout the earth thy praise. 391 . « The Head from which all the body having nourishment ministeredy increasethwith the increase of God.^^ Col. ii. 19. (l., m.) 1 HEAD of the church, our risen Lord, Who by thy Spirit dost preside O'er the whole bmiy ; by whose word They all are ruled and sanctified. 2 Our prayers and intercessions hear For all thy family at large. That each, in his appointed sphere, His proper service may discharge. 3 So, through the grace derived from thec^, In whom all fulness dwells above, '' May thy whole church united be, And edify itself in love. » } 392. " Let them vse the office of a deacon, being found blameless,'^ 1 Tim. iii. IQ. (l. m.) 1 GREAT King o{ saints, enthroned on high, -vUnder thy care thy churches live : Thou dost their various wants supply, Ai)d vveJl-appointed elders give. ! ^n CKnrch Mcftint/i, 393 ii 2 F«^r jiytoii^ Wy y iKy name ])e bMsst^d, W!io teach the doctrines of the Lord, On deacons may thy favour rest, Chosen according to thy word. 3 While they their works assigned fulfil, Oh, may their souls with grace be crowned ; And patience, sympathy, and zeal, With meekness, in their lives abound. 4 Sound in the faith, in conscience clear, Ever may they themselves approve, Sober and Just, devout, sincere, G'uided by wisdom from above. 5 And when their service here is done, Their laboure and their conflicts o'er. Then may they wait before thy throne, In heaven to praise t|iee evermore. 3[ 393. ■ I " By the word of truths by the power of God.^^ 2 Cor. vi. 7. (l. m.) 1 FATHER of mercies, bow thine ear, Attentive to our earnest prayer. We plead for those who plead for thee : Successful pleaders may they be ! 2 How great their work, how vast their charges ! Do tliou their anxious souls enlai*ge. Their best acquirements are our gain : We share the blessings they obtain. 3 Clothe, then, with energy divine Their vvords, and let those words be thine. To them thy sacred truth reveal ; Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. ' [ 3m Church Meeth(/s, 394 4 Teach them to sow the precious seed ; Teach them thy chose^ flock to feed j Teach them immortal souls to gain, A blest reward for all their pain. 5 Let thronging multitudes aroimd Hear from their lips the joyful sound, In humble strains thy grace implore, Thy new-creating power ador»\ 6 Let sinners break their heavy chains ; Distressed souls forget their pains ; Let light through distant realms be spread. And Zion rear her drooping head. 394. « The ways of Zion do mourn,^^ Lam. i. 4. (l. m.) 1 GOD of Zion ! from thy throne, Look with an eye of pity down. Thy church now humbly makes her prayer ; Thy church, the object of thy care. 2 We call to mind the happier days Of life and l^ve, of prayer and praise. When holy services gave birth To joys resembling heaven on earth. 3 But now the ways of Zion mourn. Her gates neglected and forlorn : Our life and energy are fled, And many numbered with the dead. 4 We need defence from all our foes ; W^e need relief from all our woes : If earth and hell should yet assail. Let neither earth nor hell prevail. A A i I' 395 Church Meetings, 396 3< 5 Near to each other and to thee, Lord, bring us all in unity. Oh, pour thy Spirit from on high. And all our numerous wants supply. 395. « There shall be showers of blessing,^' Ezek. xxxiv. 26. (p. m.) 4 WE are. Lord, a vineyard planted By thy sovereign power and love. Let thy people's prayer be granted, — Showers of blessing from above ; Hear, Oh hear us when we pray : Keep thy vineyard night and day. 2 Drooping plants revive and nourish ; Let them thrive beneath thy hand : Let the weak grow strong and flourish, >©ming fair at thy command : L ^ .^e fruitful yield thee more, Laden with a richer store. 3 Further, Lord, be thou entreated ; Plant the barren waste around ; Let thy work be thus completed. And no.fruitless spot be found : Let the earth a vineyard be. Consecrated, Lord, to thee. 3£ 396. Grant you to be like'tninded 07ie towards another. ^^ Rom. xv. 5. (7's.) 1 JESUS, Lord, we look to thee : Let us in thy name agree. Shew thyself the Prince of peace ; Bid all strife for ever cease. 396 396 Church Meetings. 397 2 Make m of one heart and mind, Courteous, pitiful, and kind ; Lowly, meek in thought and word. Altogether like our Lord. 3 Let us for each other care, Each another's burden bear ; To thy church the pattern give, Shew how true believers live. 4 Let us then with joy remove To thy family above. And with faith and comfort high, , Prove how true believers die. 397. « Wherefore come out from among them and be ye separate^ saith the Lord,^^ 2 Cor, vi. 17. (7's.) 1 LORD, behold us few and weak : Humbly at thy feet we fall. See, we come thy face to seek ; Deign, oh deign to hear our call. 2 When we lay in sin and death, Thou didst pass and bid us live. Thou didst give thy people faiih j Thou didst all our sin forgive. 3 Jesus, thou didst shed thy blood : On this rock our hope we raise. Thou hast brought us near to God : Thine the work, and thine the praise. 4 'Tis thy will that we should be Separate from all around. Let our will with thine agree : Let thy people thus be found. 398 Church 3Ieclm^s. 3 .on 31 5 Teach \is, Lonl to walk with thee : Teach us to adorn thy cause. Let uri live in unity, Hating pride and »elt-applau«e. 6 Let us bear each other's load ; FaithAiI to each other prove ; TilTwe gain tlie saints' abode ; Till we take our place above : 7 There to see without a cloud ; There with zeal untired to sing ; Mix with heaven's triumphant crowd, And for ever praise our King. 3i)o, " Wise as serpents, harmless cui dovcs,^^ Matt. X. 16. (l. p. m.) . 1 WATCHED by the world's malignant eye, That loads us with reproach and shame : As servants of the Lord Most High, As zealous for his glorious Name, — How ought we in his paths to move, With holy fear and humble love ! ^ 2 That wisdom, Lord, on us bestow, From every evil to depart ; To stop the mouth of every foe, While, upright both in life and heart. The proofs of godly fear we give. And shew them how the Christians live. o99. <« That with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish wen." 1 Pet. ii. 15. (c. M.) 1 SINCE we must here with sinners dwell. Who dare thy truth oppose, Help us, O God, by doing well. To sileni'.e all our foes. 4( /* * 399 Church Meetings, 400 2 Within our minds inscribe thy law : Direct us in thy way : Our souls to swift obedience draw, And guard us lest we stray. 3 Let prudence, tenderness, and love, Through all our actions shine : Thus shall our conversation prove Our faith and hope divine. 4 And thus shall they be put to shame Who dare reproach thy cause : Sinners shall learn to fear thy name, And love thy holy laws. 400. « A vessel unto honour^ sanctifiedy and meet for the Master^ use." 2 Tim. ii. 21. (c. m.) 1 fO, HOW should those be clean who bear The vessels of the Lord ! How should those give themselves to prayer Who minister his word !] 2 Cleanse me, O Lord ! — my head, my feet, And a pui« heart induce. That I may be a vessel meet For thy most holy use. 3 Oh, may the beamings of thy grace, Reflected on my mien, When called a sinful world to face, Shew where my soul has been. 4 Then shall I not be greatly moved By envy or applause, Content to be by thee approved, * And glorying in thy cause. • aa2 ■:■ 401 . Prayer Afeetinr/s* 402 401 . "iff shall haviize you with the ffoly Ghost ^ and milh Jire,^^ Matt. iii. 11. (i.. w.) 1 JESUS, our best-beloved friend, Draw out our souls in pure desire ! Jesus, in love to us descend : Baptize us with thy Spirit's fire. 2 On thy redeenning name we call, Poor and unworthy though we be : Pardon and sanctify ua all : Let each thy full salvation see. 3 Our souls and bodies we resign, To fear and follow thy commands. Oh, take our hearts — our hearts are thine : Accept the service of our hands. 4 Firm, faithful, watching unto prayer, May we thy blessed will obey ; Toil in thy vineyard here, and bear The heat and burden of the day. 5 Yet, Lord, for us a resting-place, In heaven, at thy right hand, prepare : And till we see thee face to face, Be all our conversation there. 40!i. « l,ct us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,^' Heb. iv. 16. (s. m.) 1 BEHOLD the throne of grace ! ' The promise calls us near ! There Jesus shews a smiling face. And waits to answer prayer. ^ That rich, atoning blood, Which sprinkled round w^e see, Ffovides for those who come to God ^n all-prevailing plea, 402 Prayer Meetings, 403 3 Beyond our utmost wants, His love and power can bless : To those who seek his face, he grants More than they can express. 4 Thine image, Lord, bestow, Thy presence and thy love : ^Ve ask to serve thee here below, And reign with thee above. 5 Abiding in thy faith, Our will conformed to thine. Let us victorious be in death, And then in glory shine. 6 If thou thy blessing give, And wilt our portion be, Cheerful the world's poor toys we leave To them who know not thee. 403. f< What is ihy petition ; and it shall be granted thee,^^ Esth. vii. 2. (7*8) 1 COME, my soul, thy suit prepare : Jesus loves to answer prayer. He himself has bid thee pray ; Tlierefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming to a King : Large petitions with thee bring ; For his grace and power are su(;h, None can ever a?k too much. 3 With my burden I begin ; Lord, remove this load of sin . Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free frpm guilt. ^ 403- Prayer Meetings* 404 4 Lord ! I come to thee for rest : Take possession of my breast. There thy blood-bought right maintain^ And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let thy love my spirit cheer ; As my guide, my guard, my friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 6 Shew me what I have to do ; Every hour my strength renew. Let me live a life of faith : Let me die thy people's death. 404. « The preparations of the heart in man^ and the answer of the tongue^ are from the Lord,^^ Prov. xvi. 1. (c. M.) 1 LORD, teach us how to pray aright, With reverence and with fear. Though dust and ashes in thy sight, ' Wem*.y, we must draw near. 2 We perish if we cease from prayer. Oh, grant us power to pray : And when to meet thee we prepare, Lord, meet us by the way. 3 Burdened with guilt, convinced of sin. In weakness, want, and wo, Fightings without, and fears within. Lord, whither shall we go ? 4 God of all grace ! we come to thee. With broken, contrite hearts. Give, what thine eye delights to see. Truth in the inward parts. 4( 404. , and 404* Prayer Meeting, 405 5 Give deep humility , — the sense Of godly sorrow give ; — A strong, desiring confidence, To hear thy voice and live. — 6 Faith in the only sacrifice That can for sin atone ^ To cast our hopes, to fix our eye», On Christ, on Christ alone ; — 7 Patience, *o w^atch, and wait, and weep, Though mercy long delay ; — Courage, our fainting souls to keep, And trust thee, though thou slay* 8 Give these, — and then thy will be done. Thus strengthened with all might. We, by thy Spirit, through thy Son, Shall pray, and pray aright. 405. (i They that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth,^^ John iy. 24. (c. M.) double. 1 LORD ! when we bend before thy throne, And our confessions pour, Teach us to feel the sins we own, And hate what we deplore. Our broken spirits pitying see ; True penitence impart : Then let a healing ray from thee Beam hope on every heart. 2 When we discio^rc. our wants in prayer, May we our wills resign : Let not a thought our bosoms share, Which is not wholly thine. Let faith each meek petition fill, And waft it to the skies ; And teach our hearths 'tis goodness still, « That grants it or denies. 406 Prayer Meetings, 407 406. a There am I in the midst of Mem." Matt, xriii. 20. (l. m.) 1 WHERE two or three with sweet accord. Obedient to their sovereign Lord, Meet to recount his acts of grace, And offer solemn prayer and praise : 2 There, say&the Saviour, will I be Amid that little company ; To them unveil my smiling face ; And shed my glories round the place. 3 We meet at thy command, Lord, Relying on thy faithful word : Now send thy Spirit from above. And fill our hearts with heavenly love. 407. " No good thing will he withhold from them that wcSeuprighuy,^^ Ps. bcxxiv. 11. (cm.) 1 ETERNAL God ! we look to thee 5 To thee for help we fly : Thine eye alone our wants can see ; Thy hand alone supply. 2 Lord ! let thy fear within us dwell ; Thy love our footsteps guide : That love will all vain love expel ; That fear, all fear beside. 3 Not what we wish, but what we want, Oh ! let thy grace supply. The good, unasked, in mercy, grant : The ill, though asked, deny. them 408 Prayer Meetings, 409 408. <( Thou leddest thy people like afocky by the hand of Moses andAaron,^^ Ps, ixxvii. 20. (l. p. m.) 1 CAPTAIN of Israel's host, and guide Of all who seek the land above ; Beneath thy shadow we abide, The cloud of thy protecting love ; Our strength, thy grace ; our rule, thy word ; Our end, the glory of the Lord. 2 By thine unerring Spirit led, We shall not in the desert stray; Our table by thy bounty spread, 'Our wants supplied from day to day ; As far from danger as from fear, While love, almighty love, is near. 409, « He vnll be our guide even unto death.^^ Ps. xiviii. 14. 1 GUIDE me, O thou great Jehovah, ♦ ^Pilgrim through this desert land ; I am weak, but ihou art mighty ; Hold me with thy powerful hand ; Bread of heaven ! Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open, Lord, the crystal fountain Whence the healing waters flow j Let the fiery, cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey through ; Strong Deliverer ! Be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside ; Bear me o'er the raging billows, Land me safe on Canaan's side : Songs of praises I will ever give to thee. I jf i V { I ■ r -I 410 410. Prayer Meetmys. 411 r " Our Father, wkkh art in heavcn,^^ Matt. Ti. 9 — 13. (I.. M.) 1 FATHER, adored in worlds above ! Thy glorious name be hallowed still. Thy kingdom come with power and love, And earth, like heaven, obey thy will. 2 Lord ! make our daily wants thy care. Forgive the sins that we forsake. Oh, let us in thy kindness share, As fellow-men of ours partake. 3 Evils beset us every hour : Thy kind protection we implore, Thine is the kingdom, thine the power : Be thine the glory evermore. 41 1. ^ I am the God of BetheU^ Gen. xxxi. 13. ' (C. M.) . 1 GOD of Bethel ! by whose hand Thy people still are fed ; Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led. 2 Our vows, our prayers we now present Before thy throne of grace. God of our fathers ! be the God Of their succeeding race. 3 Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide : Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 Oh spread thy covering wings around, "* Till all our wanderings cease. And at our Father's loved abode, Our souls aiTive in peace. 1 411 412 Prayer Meetings* 412 5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore ; And thou shalt be our chosen God And portion evermore. 412. « Gh>e thtrefors thy servant an understand- ing heart,^^ 1 Kings iii. 9. (c, m.) 1 ALMIGHTY God, in humble prayer To thee our souls we lift, Do thou our waiting minds prepare For thy most needful gift. 2 We ask not golden streams of wealth Along our path to flow : We ask not undecaying health, Nor length of yeafs below. 3 We ask not honours, which an hour May bring and take away : We ask not pleasure, pomp, and power, Lest we should go astray. 4 We ask for wisdom : — Lord ! impart The knowledge how to live : A wise and understanding heart To all before thee give. 5 The young remember thee in youth, Before the evil days ! The old be guided by thy trutil In wisdom's pleasant ways ! 413 413. Prayer Meetings. 414. " Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread ?" Isaiah Iv. % (c. m.) 1 [WHY buy we that which is not bre^d 1 Why hoard what is not gain 1 Why seek for life among the dead, For joy where sorrows reign !J 2 Saviour, grant that we may find In thee substantial food ; Leave the world's empty joys behind, And aim at real good. 3 Be thou our wealth ; for, having thee, What can we want besides 1 Be thou our joy ! for pain must flee Where'er our Lord abides. 4 Be thou our life ; for thou canst save From sin's appointed doom ; And bear us through the gloomy grave. Safe to a peaceful home. 414. ^^ Pray without ceasing, ^^ 1 Thess. v. 17, (c. M.) 1 PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire. Uttered or unexpressed : The motion of a hidden fire, That trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear ; The upward glancing of an eye. When none but Ood is near. 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try ; Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. ^ 414 4 8 415 414« 414. Prayer Meetings. 413 or that (c. M.) ^e, 4 Prayer is the ChriBtian's vital breath, The Christian's native air ; His watchword at the gates of death : He enters heaven with prayer. 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, " Behold, he prays !" 6 The saints, in prayer, appear as one, In word, and deed, and mind. While with the Father and the Son Sweet fellowship they find. 7 Nor prayer is made on earth alone 5 The Holy Spirit pleads ; And Jesus on the eternal throne, For mourners intercedes. I. v. 17, ^ 8 Thou by ^\hom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way ! The path of prayer thyself hast trod i Lord ! teach us how to pray* ;h 415. « Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts : look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this viney Psi Ixxx. 14. (8. 7. 4.) 1 SAVIOUR, visit thy plantation, Grant us. Lord, a gracious rain ; All will come to desolation, Unless thou return again : Lord, revive us ! ' Human help is all in vain. 415 Praif^er Meet^ngn* 416 41 2 Once) O Lord, thy garden tiouriRh'd, Every part was fresh and pure : All its plants by thee were nourish'd : How delightful was the scene 1 Lord, revive us ! On thy mighty power we lean, 3 Keep no longer at a distance. Smile upon us from on high ; Lest, for want of thine assistance. Every plant should droop and die ; Lord, revive us ! Hear in heaven our earnest cry, 4 Let each one esteemM thy servant, Break the bonds of earthly care ; Let our niutual love be fervent ; Help us to prevail in prayer : Lord, revive us ! Let us now the Uessing share. 41 416. ** Q Lardy revive thy wor/r." Hab. iii, 2, (c. M.) 1 O LOBD) thy work revive In Zion'a gloomy hour, And let our dying graces live By thy restoring power. 2 let thy chosen few Awake to earnest prayer ; Their covenant again renew And walk in filial fear. 3 Thy Spirit .dien will speak Through Itps oi h\mM& clay. Till hearts of adamant shall break, ^ill rebels ahatt obey, 417 Prayer Meetings, .« 4 Now lend thy gracious ear * Now listen to our cry : Oh ! come and bring salvation near ; Our souls on thee rely. 417 417. « Arise^ shine^for thy light is comCy and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.^^ Is. Ix. 1. (H. M.) 1 ZION, tune thy voice, And lift thy hands on high, Tell all the world thy joys, And shout salvation nigh : Cheerful in Grod, arise and shine : While rays divine stream all abroad. 2 He gilds thy mourning face, . With beams that cannot fade ; His all-resplendent grace He pours around thy head, The nations round — ^thy form shall view, With lustre new — divinely crown'd. 3 In honor to his name Reflect that sacred light. And loud that grace proclaim, Which makes thy darkness bright ; Pursue his praise, 'till sovereign love In worlds above— thy glory raise. 4 There on his holy hill A brighter Sun shall rise, And with his radiance fill Those fairer, purer skies, While round his throne — ten thousand stars In nobler spheres — -his influence own. • bb2 ■ 418 Musumarg Pra^tr Ms,ttm0$. 419 418. « Ood bsmcrd/ul tmU) ui and UeH u$*^* Pgalm UviU <l. m,} 1 BE merciful, O God of grace ! Shew us the brightnoM of thy iace ; That thy redeemed church may shine, In this dp.r #orld, with light divine. U Thai light divine, oh, let it spread, Till all the darkness shall have fled j And the false crescent's fading ray Be lost in the full noon of day* 3 Reveal, Lord^ thy saving plan To all the families of man : Let distant nations hear thy word : Let all the nations praise the Lord. 4 Let them with joy thy praises sing, Earth's righteous Juuge and sovereign King ; Illumined by thy holy word, Let all the nations praise the Lord. 5 Then shall this barren world assume New beauty, and the desert bloom : Our God shall nchly bless us then. And all men fear his name. Amen. 419. « Cavst his face to shine upon us, *^ Ptalm Uvit. (h. p. m.) 1 RISE, gracious God ! and shins ^ In all thy saving might ; And prosper each <l6sign To spread thy glorious light : Let healing streams of mercy flow, That all the earth thy truth may know. 41 4i King: 419 Mimimarff Frayer M9e$h^. i20 2 Oh, bring the nations near, Thai t^y may sing tky fvraise ; Let ail the people hear, And learn thy holy wmyi. Reign, mighty God ! assert tliy cause, And govern by thy righteous laws. 8 Put forth thy glorious power : The nations then will see. And earth present her store, In converts born of thee : God, our own God, bis church will bless^ And earth shall teem with fruitfulpess, 420. « That thy way may he known on tot-rt.'' Psalm Ixvii. (s. m.) 1 TO bless thy chosen race, In mercy. Lor \ incline, And cause the brightness of thy face On all thy saints to shine. 2 That so thy wondrous way May through the world he known ; While distant lands their tribute pay^. And thv saKation own. 3 . Let differing nations join. Their Saviour to proclaim ; Let all the world, O Lord, combine To praise thy glorious name. 4 let them shout and sing, With joy and pious mirth ; For thou, the righteous Judge and King, Shalt govern all the earth. 42 1 Mi9$ionary Prayer M^t'mg$, 422 b Then God upon our land Shall constant blessings showers ; And all the world in awe shall stand or his resistless power. 422 3' ■ .\ 421. ^* Let aU the people praise Mcc." Psalm Ixvii. (c. m.) 1 BE merciful to us, O God ! Upon thy people shine ; And spread thy saving trutli abroad, Till all that live are thine. 2 Give light and comfort to thine own, And let that light extend, Till thy prevailing name is known To earth's remotest end. 3 Let all the people praise thee. Lord ; Let all their homage bring. From sea to sea be thou adored, Redeemer, Judge, and King. 4 Let all the people praise thee. Lord ; Then ^arth her fruits shall give r Thy blessing shall on all be poured, And all to thee shall live. A2c 1 422. <( God shall bless us ; and all the ends of the earth shall Jear him,^^ Ps. Ixvii. (7's.) I GOD of mercy, God of grace, Shew the brightness of thy iace. Shine upon us. Saviour, shine ; Fill thy church with light divine j And thy saving health extend Unto earth'§ remotest end. mSt Mi8$ionary Prayer Meetings^ 423 3 Let the people praise thee, tiord ! Be by all that Hve adored. Let the nations shout and sing, Glory to their Saviour King ; At thy feet their tribute pay, And thy holy will obey, 3 Let the people praise thee, Lord j Earth shall then her fruits afford ; God to man his blessing give ; Man to God devoted live ; All below, and all above. Que in joy, and light, and love, 423. (( He shall have dominion unto the end9 of the earthy Ps. Ixxii. 5—8. (l. m.j 1 BRIGHT as the sun's meridian blaze, Vast as the blessings he conveys. Wide as his reign from pole to pole, And permanent as his control ; 2 So, Jesus^ let thy kingdom come ; Then sin and hell's terrific gloom Shall at its brightness flee away, The dawn of aii eternal day. 3 Then shall the heathen, filled with awe, Learn the West knowledge of thy law. And antichrists on every shoye FaH from their thrones to rise no more, 4 Then shall the Jew and Gentile meet In pure devotion at thy feet ; And earth shall yield thee, as thy due, JJer fulnesa and her glory too, * 424? Missionary Prayer Meeting s» 425 5 Oh, that from Zion now might shine This heavenly light, this truth divine ! Till the whole universe shall be But one great temple, Lord, for thee* 424. fi I beheld the transgressors ^ and was grieved,^* Psalm cxix 158. (l. m.) 1 ARISE, my tenderest thoughts, arise ; Dissolve in grief, my streaming eyes ; And thou, my hear^ with anguish feel Those evils which thou canst not heal. 2 See human nature sunk in shame ; See scandals poured on Jesus' name ; The Father wounded through the Son ; The world abused ; the soul undone. 3 See the short course of vain delight Closing in everlasting night ; In flames that no abNBLtement know, Though floods of tears for ever flow. 4 My God, I feel the mournful scene ; And my heart bleeds for dying men ; While fain my pity would reclaim And snatch the fire-brands from the flame. 5 But feeble my compassion proves, And can but weep where most it loves. Thine own all-saving arm employ, And turn these drops of grief to joy. 425. « Where there is no vision the people perish,^* Prov. xxix. 18. (l* m.) 1 THE heathen perish ; day by day. Thousands on thousands pass away ! O Christians ! to their rescue fly : Preach Jesus to them ere they die. 425 426 Missionary Prayer Meetings. 427 1 Wealth, labour, talcnU) freely give, Yea, life itself, that they may live. What hath your Saviour done for youJ And what for Him will ye not dol * 3 Thou Spirit of the Lord, go forth ; Call in the south, wake up the north ; Of every clime, from sun to sun. Gather God's children into one. 42G. « An ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek.^^ Isa. xi. 10. (l. m.) 1 CAPTAIN of thine enlisted host. Display thy glorious banner high ; The summons send from coast to coast, And call a numerous army nigh. 2 A solemn jubilee proclaim ; Proclaim the great sabbatic day : Assert the glories of thy name ; Spoil Satan of his wished-for prey. 3 O bid thy heralds publish loud The peaceful blessings of thy reign : And when they speak of sprinkling blood, Tlie mystery to the heart explain. 427. « Awake^ awake ; put on strength^ O arm of the LordJ^ Isa. li. 9. (h. m.) 1 ARM of the Lord ! awake, awake ! Put on thy strength, the nations shake : And let the world, adoring, see Triumphs of mercy wrought by thee. 2 Say to the heathen, from thy throne, " I am Jehovah, God alone !" Thy voice their idols shall confound. And cast their altars to the ground. It I 1 i I I 427 Missionary Pfayer Meetinff$k 428 3 No more let human Mood be split, Vain sacrifice for human guilt ! But to each conscience be applied , The blood that flowed from Jesus' side^ 4 Arm of the Lord, thy power extend : Let Mahomet's imposture end : Break Superstition's papal chain. And the proud scoffer's rage restrain* 5 Let Z ion's time of favour come : ' Oh, bring the tribes of Israel home: And let our wondering eyes behold Gentiles and jews in Jesus' fold ! 6 Almighty God ! thy grace proclaintj In every clime of every name ! ^ Let adverse powers before thee fall. , And crown the Saviour, Lord of all. * h ? » f 428. « Awake, as in the ancient da/ys." Isa. IL 9. (L. M.) 1 NC W may the Mighty Arm awake. Which wonders wrought in ancient days ! That Babylon's proud walls may shake, And God his own fair temple raise. 2 Art thou not still the same,^ God ! ' The. Same to hear, the same to save, ' As when thy servant moved his rod At thy command, and cleft the wave ? 3 Tliy power still sevs the prisoner free ; Still wipes the mourner's tears away: Thy power still makes the blind to see, And turns the darkest n'ght to day. 4 43 428 u [' . li. 9. 429 Misnonurif Prayer Meeting. 430 4 Shine, Lord upon the world around : To sinners let thy grace be given. So shall thy people's songs abound^ And angels feel new joy in heaven* 429. << Ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence.*^ Isa. Ixii. 6. (l. m.) 1 INDULGENT Sovereign of the skiee, And wilt thou bow thy gracious ear ! While feeble mortals raise their cries^ Wilt thouy the great Jehovah^ hear I 2 How shall thy servants give thee rertj "^ Till Zion's mouldering walls thou raise ; Till thy own power shall stand conleseed, And make Jerusalem a praise t 3 Look down, God, with pitying eye, - And view the desolation round ; * Where still wide realms in darkness lie,. And hurl their idols to the grounds 4 Loud let the gospel trumpet blow, Till every tribe of man shall hear : ^ Lftt all the isles their Saviour knoW, And earth's remotest ends draw near* 430. « Can these bones live ?" Ezek. ^xxvii. 3, (l. m.) ^^- 1 LOOK down, O Lord, with pitying^eye ; See Adam's: race in ruin lie. Sin spreads its trophies o'er the ground^ And scatters slaughtered heaps around., 2 And can these mouldering corpses live 1 And can these perished bones revive ? That— rmighty God, to thee is known ^^ That vyondrous work is J^l! thy own \ c c 430 Missioriary Prayer Meetings* 4S1 3 Thy ministers are sent in vain, To prophesy upon the slain : In vain they call, in vain they cry, Till thine Almighty aid is nigh. 4 But if thy Spirit deign to breathe. Life spreads through all the realms of death. Dry bones obey thy powerful voice — They move — ^they waken — they rejoice ! 5 So when thy trumpet's awful sound Shall shake the heavens and rend the groilnd. Dead saints shall from their tombs arise, And spring to life beyond the skies. 4; ' 431 • « Thy kmgdom come.*^ Matt. vi. 10. (s. M. double.) 1 FATHER of boundless grace ! Thou hast in part fulfilled Thy promise made to Adam's race, . In^od incarnate sealed. ^ A few from every land At firat to Salem came, And saw the wonders of thy hand, And saw the tongues of flame. . ,^ ,,^ i .j'vlr- "" ■-" ,'■!'■' ! 2 Yet still we w^it the end, The coming of our Lord : The full accomplishment attend Of thy prophetic word. Thy proniise deeper lies. In unexha usted grace ; And hew-discoVered worlds arise * To sitig their Saviour's praise. 43 4S1 4^2 Missionary Prayer Meeting. 433^ death, dee ! groilnd, se. :\6. 3 BelovM for Jesua' sake, . ^t\ By him redeemed of old. All nations must come in, and msike One undivided fold : While gathered in by thee, And perfected in one, They all at once thy glory see, In thy beloved Son. 4o2. << J beheld Satan aa lightning fall from heaven." Luke x. tS. (l. p. m.) 1 'TIS a sound should fill the v^rorld, That sound of mercy through the Lamb \ Lo, Satan, from his seat is hurled, Unabk to withstand His name ! From heaven, like lightning see him fall. Struck with that Arm which conquers all ! 2 Lord, give the word, and, waked by thee, Let many tongues thy victory tell ; That hopeless sinners new may see That thou hast vanquished Death and Hell. Sound, sound the joyful truth abroad : Let sinners now draw nigh to God. 433. « Send forth labourers.^^ Matt. ix. 38. (L. p. M.) LORD of the gospel harvest ! send More labourers forth into thy field ; More pastors teach thy flock to tend ; More workmen raise, thy house to build : His work and plac>e to each assign, And clothe their word with power divine. I:- 434 Miisionary Prayer Meetings. 435 434. << He shall glor^y me : for he shaU receive <^ miae?^ John xvi. 14. (l, m.) 1 O SPIRIT of the living God ! In all thy plenitude of grace. Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race« 2 Give tongues of fire xnd hearts of love To preach the reconciling word : Give power and unction from above. Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. * • 3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light ; Confu»on, order in thy path ; Souls without strength inspire with might ; Bid mercy triumph over wrath* 4 O Spirit of the Lord ! prepare All the wide earth her God to meet. Breathe thou abroad like morning air, Till hearts of stone be^n to beat. 5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh. The triumphs o£ the cross record : Th6 name of Jesus glorify, Till every kindred call him Lord. 6 God from eternity hath willed, All flesh shall his salvation see : So be the father's love fulfilled, ^ ^ The Saviour's sufferings crowned thro' thee. 435. ^^ Surdy I come quickly. Rev. xxii. 20. (L. M.) 1 JESUS, thy church with longing eyes For thine expected coming waits : When will the promised liglH sinse. And glory beam from Zioii's gates ! 43 i 435 ceive qf \.'A^ ight; 435 Missionary Prayer Meeting f^^ 4i3.^ 2 E^en now, when tempests round us fall, And wintry clouds o'ercast the sky ; Thy words with pleasure we recal, And deem that our redemption's nigh. 3 Come, gracious Lord, our hearts renew, Our foes repel, our wrongs redress ; Man's rooted emnity sjbdue. And crown thy gospel with success. 4 Oh, come, and reign o'er every land ; Let Satan from his throne be hurled ; All nations bow to thy command, And grace revive a dying world. 5 Yes ; thou wih speedily appear ! The smitten earth already reels, And not far off v/e seem to hear The thunder of thy chariot-wheels. 6 Teach us, in watchfulness and prayer, To wait for the appointed hour ; And fit us by thy grace to share T he triumphs of thy conquering power.< . thee, 20. 436. << Smj among the heathen^ that the Lord reigneth,^^ Psalm xcvl. 10; (c. m.) 1 GREAT God ! the nations of the earth Are by creation thine ; And in tiiy works, from naturals birth, Thy power and glory shine, 2 But, Lord ! thy greater love hath«eht Thy gospel to our race ; Unveiling thy divine intent Of rich redeeming grace. cc 2 4M Miitwnary Frayer Meeting. 447 3 Soon may these gracious tidings roil The spacious earth around, Till every tribe and every soul Shall hear the joyful sound ! 4 When, to her sable sons conveyed, Shall Afric learn thy word. And vassals, long enslaved, be made The freemen of the Lord ? 5 When shall the scattered wanderers meet. That now in darkness rove, And, gathered round Immanuel's feet. Sing of his saving love ! 6 Lord ! each faithful effort own, To spread the gospel-rays ; And rear on sin's demolished throne The temples of thy praise. 4i V 437. " T%e Ihm t^ favour her ; yea, the set time is coin«.'' Psalm cii* 13. (l, m.) 1 SOVEREIGN of worfds ! display thy power ! Be this thy Zion's favoured hour : Bid the bright Morning-^tajr arise, And point the natfOi^jto theses. 2 Set up thy throne where Sat^ii reigns. On Afric's shore, ob Ihdia's plains, On wilds an<i eOnti nents unknown ; And make the universe thine own. i I 3 Speak I and the world shall hear thy voice ; Speak ! and the desert shall rejoice* Scatter the gloom of heathen night, And bid aU nations bail tlie ligiit. 4d7 4^17 Mi89umary Prayer Mteimg$^ 438 4 Go, messengera of Christy proclaim i^ Salvation through Immanuel's name : To India's clime the tidings bear, And plant the Rose of Sharon there* ?et. iimeis wer ! 438, ^^ His name skaXL endure for ever ,,. all natiom ihaU call him blessed J^ Ps. Ixxii. 17. (7'8&6'8.) }/ HAIL to the Lord's Anointed ! To David's Royal Son ! ^ Hail, in the time appointed^ His reign on earth begun ! He comes to break oppression^ To set the captive free ; To take away trangressioni And rule in equity. 2 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth ; And joy and hope, like flowers, Spring in his path to birlh. Before him, on the mountains, Shall peace, the herald, go ; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 3 Arabia's desert-ranger To him shall how the knee;, The Ethiopian strangsr His glory come to see : With offerings of devotion, Ships from the isles siiaii meet, To pour the wealth of ocean <!n tribute at his feet.1 438 Missionary Prayer Meeun^i, 4-39 4 Kings Hhall fall down Before him, A nd gold and incense bring : All nations shall adore him, His praise all people sing : For he shall have dominion O'er river, eea, and shore, Far as the eagle's pinion Or dove's light wing can soar. 5 For him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend ; His kingdom still increasing, — A kingdom without end. The mountain-devsr shall nourish A seed in vveakness sown, Whose fruit shall spread and flourish, And shake like Lebanon. 6 O'er every foe victorious, He on his throne shall rest ; From age to age more glorious. All blessing and all blest. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove : His name shall stand for ever ; His great, best name of love. .ji* 439. << Lift up your eyes and look on the field^ for they are white already to harvest, ^^ John iv. 35. (l. m.) 1 BEHOLD the expected time drawiiear. The shades disperse, the dawn appear ! Behold the wilderness assume The beauteous tints of Eden's bloom ! .439 ih, fieldy ar, 439 Miigkmdrp Prater Meeim^f. 440 '\ 2 Events with prophecies conilpilv To raise our faith^ our seal to fire. The ripening fields, already white. Present a harvest to the sight. 3 The untaught heathen waits to know The joy the gospel will bestow \ The exiled captive, to receive The freedom Jesus has to give. 4 Come, let us, with a grateful heart, In the blest labour share a part \ Our prayers and offerings gladly bring To aid the triumphs of our King. 5 Our hearts exult in song? of praise, That we have seen these latter days, When our Redeemer shall be known, Where Satan long hath held his throne. 6 Where'ei* his hand hath spread the. skies, Sweet incense ta his name shall rise ; And slave and freeman, Greek and Jew, By sovereign grace be formed anew. 440. a Freely ye have receive^ fredy give,** Matt. X. 8. (L. p. M.) 1 CHRISTIANS ! the gjorious hope ye know. Which soothes the heart in every wo, While heathens helpless, hopeless, lie : No ray of ^ory meets iheir eye* Oh give to their desiiing sight, Thg^h9[ietb§t Jesus brought to :4ght. iiO Praifer M€etwg$. 441 2 ChristianN ! ye taste tfie heavenly grace, ' Which cheen believere in their race, r Uncheered by grace through heathen gToom, See milliona hastening to the tomb. . t To heathen lands that grace convey, Which trains the soul for endless day. 3 Christians f ye prize the Saviour's blood, In which the soul is cleansed for God. Millions of souls in darkness dwell, Uncleansed from sin, exposed to hell ! Oh, strive that heathens sooni may view That precious blood which cleanseth you ! '..-Hit ' • 441 . « How $haR they hear without a preacher,^* Rom. X. 14. (L. M.) 1 CHRISTIAN ! diffuse the blessings round, Which God has multiplied to thee : Send to the earth's remotest bound, The precious balm of Calvary. 2 How shall his banished ones believe On hi..^ of whom they never heard ! Or how the truth of God receive. Until they hear his written word 1 3 How shall the gloomy veil be rent, Till preachers point to Jesus' blood ? How shall they prewh unless they're sent, And armed with power by Israel's God 1 4 Look to ^Helds ah^mtte : The harvest scents will surely come. When we shall welcome with delight. Full sheaves of heathen converts home^ 441 loonii OJy IV [)u ! mnd, mt, 442 M^^tmSry Fraytt Mettbf^\. 449 ^ The flwarthy nations, here unknown, '^ ' Shall the white robes of glory wear, ' And join our songs around the throne, To him who loved and brought us there. 442. « Comt over .... and help i«." Acts. xvi. 9. 8. 7. 1 HARK ! what mean those lamentations, Rolling sadly through the sky ? 'Ti&> the cry of heathen nations : " Come and help us, or we die.'* 2 Hear the heathen's sad complaining ; Christians, hear their dying cry : And, the love of Christ constraining, Join to help them ere they die. 443. « AU nations Bhallflouf unto t7." Isa. ii. 2. ^ » X (p. M,) 1 HARK ! a cry among the nations : — <<Come, and let us seek the Lord. Vain our former expectations ; Vain the idols we adored : Zion's King is God alone : Let us bow before hie throne." i 2 See, from every quarter flov^ng, ' Joyful crowd^> afiteihble roUnd ! Love jn every heart is glo^ng Praise h heard in every Bound. While Jahovah shows his face, Glory fills the sacred place. . 3 Weapons meant' for mutual slaughter, Now are instruinents of peace. „ They who taste the living water, Learn from war and strife to cease. ,| Jesus reigns : the'e^kn is still. All the nations do his will. 444 444. MUiianary Prayer Meetin^Si 444 << AfuL foe know that we arc of Gody and the whole world lieth in vnckeaness.^* I Joha V. 19. (7. 6.) 1 FROM Greenland's icy fountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's synny fountains Roll down their golden sand ; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy pkin, They call* us to deliver Their land (irom error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft on Ceylon's isle 5 Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile ; In vain, with lavish kindness, The gifts of lUod are ^trown ; The heathen, in his blindness. Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on hi^,'-— Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny ? Salvation! Oh> salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft, w^ft, ye winds, his story ; And you, ye waters^ roll, Till, like a «ea of glory. It spreads from pole to pole 5 Till, o'er our ransomed nature, The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss return to reign. 444 and the IJohn \f 'If r. ip'i 445. Mmionarf/ Prayer Metting$\l 445: 445« « The Lord kath made bare hia hohj arm in the eyes, of ali the natiom.^^ Isa. lii. 10. (8» 7. 4.) 1 YES 1 we trust the day is breaking : Joyful times are near at hand. God, the mighty God, is speaking By his word in every land. When be chooses, Darkness flees at his command. 2 Let us hail the joyful season : . Let us hail the rising ray. When the Lord appears, there's reason To expect a glorious day : At his presence Gloom and darkness flee away. [3 While the foe becomes more daring, While he enters like a flood, God the Saviour is preparing Means to spread his truth abroad. Every? language Soon shall tell the love of God.] 4 Oh, 'tis pleasant, 'tis reviving To our hearts, to hear each day Joyful news from far arriving, — How the gospel wins its way ; ^ Those enlightening, Who in death and darkness lay. 5 Gcod of Jacob, high and glorious ! Let thy people see thy hand. Let the gospel be victorious Through the world, in every land : And the idols Perish, Lord, at thy command. DD 446 Missionary Prayer Meetings. 447 446. *< AwakSy awake ; put on thy itrength^ O 2Uon,^* Isa. lit. 1. (l. m.) 1 ZION, awake ! thy strength renew : Pdt on thy robes of beautecms hue ; And let the admiring world behold The King's fair daughter clothed in gold. 2 Church of our God ! arise and shine. Bright with the beams of truth divine : Then shall thy radiance stream afur. Wide as th6 heathen nations are. 3 Gentiles and kings thy light shall view t All shall admire and love thee too ; Shall come like clouds across the sky, Or doves that to their windows fly. 447. <^ Put on thy beautiful garments^ Jeru' 5a2em." Isa. lii. 1. (c. m.) 1 DAUGHTER of Zion ! from the dust Exalt thy fallen head. Again in thy Redeemer trust : He calls thee from the dead. 2 Awake, awake; put on thy strength; Thy beautiful array : The day of freedom dawns at length, The Lord's appointed day. 3 Rebuild thy walls, thy bounds enlarge, And send thy heralds forth : Say to the South, — ^^ Give up thy charge. And keep not back, O North !" 4 They come, they come — thine exiled bands, Where'er they rest or roam, Have heard thv voice in distant lands. And hasten to their home. 4^ 44 447 gih, O M. E> /em- it ¥6, bands, 448 Missionary Prayer Meetings* 449 5 Thus, though the universe shdl bum, And God his works destroy, With songs the ransomed shall return, And everlasting joy« 448. <( To give Ughi to them that sU in dorJbim." Luke i. 79. <8. 7. 4.) 1 O^ER the night of pagan darkness, CheerMby no celestial ray. Sun of Righteousness, arising. Bring the bright, the glorious day ! Send the gospel Throi^h the realms of earth and sea. 2 Kingdoms long by sin beclouded, ^ Grant them. Lord, the glorious light; Now from eastern coast to western Bid the morning chase the night. Bid redemption Pour its beams divinely bright. 3 Bid the everlasting gospel Win and conquer, and increase, Bid the Saviour^s wide dominions Multiply and still increase. Till his sceptre Fill the world with life and peace. 449. « The people that toaUced in darkness^ haoe seen a great light*'*^ Is. ix. 2. (8. 7. 4.) 1 O'ER the gloomy hills of darkness. Look, my soul, be sdll and gaze. All the promises do travail With the glorious day of grace Blessed jubilee. Let thy glorious morning dawn. 4t4t9 Missionary Prater Meetings. ^ 450 2 Let the Indian, let the Negro, Let the rude Barbarian see, That divine and gkwous conquest, Once obtained, on Calvary ; Let the gospel Loud resound from pole to pole. 3 Kingdoms w^ide that sit in darkness. Grant them. Lord, the glorious light. And fronfi eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night, And redemption Freely purchas'd, win the day. 4t May the glorious day approaching. From eternal darkness dawn j And the everlasting gospel Spread abroad thy holy name ; All the borders < Of the great ImmaniiePs land. 5 Fly abroad, thpu mighty gospel. Win and conquer, never cease ; May thy lasting wide dominions Multiply and still increase ; Sway thy sceptre. Saviour, ail the world around. m 45 450. « Remember from whence thou hrtfallen,^^ Rev. ii. 5. (l. m.) (For the revival of the Eastern Churches,) 1 LORD, thine ancient churches spare, Which still thy name, though fallen, bear; Where once thy bold apostles stood, And sealed thy iruth with martyrs^ blood. 3 4 \. 450 4^ Missions ; — T?ie Jews* 45 r 3> 2 Where now the Turk his power extends, And vainly to his prophet bends, .^ There let again thy gospel shme. With beams .all bright and power divine. 3 Where Jesus rose and left the grave. There let the cross its banner wave ; While Syria sees her churches rise, And hymns to Christ ascend the skies. 4 Let Nubia's desert hear once more The Saviour's voice, his love implore ; Egypt thy sacred word unroll, And find that grace which saves the soul. 451. ii WUt thou he angry for ever ?" Ps. Ixxix. 5. (l. m.) (For the Conversion of the Jems,) 1 ARISE, great God ! and let thy grace Shed its glad beams on Jacob's race. Restore the long lost, scattered band 5 Recal them to their native land. • 2 Their misery let thy .mercy heal ; Their trespass hide, their pardon seal : O God of Israel ! hear our prayer, And grant them still thy love to share. 3 How long shall Jacob's offspring prove The sad suspension of thy love ? Say, shall thy wrath for ever burn ? And wilt thou ne'er, appeased, return 1 4 Thy quickening Spirit now impart, And wake to joy each grateful heart ; While Israel's rescued tribes in thee Their bliss and full salvation see. D D 2 • » 452 9l%8$i<^fi4: — Tfic Jews. 453 I i «»■'■ 452. << God is able to graff them in agam,^^ Rom. xi. 23. (l. m.) 1 OH, why should Israel's sons, once blest, Still roam the scorning world around, Disowned of heaven, by man oppressed, Outcasts from Zion's hallowed ground ? 2 God of Israel, view their race ! Back to thy fold the wanderers bring : Teach them to seek thy slighted grace ; To hail in Clirist their promised King. 3 The veil of darkness rend in twain. Which hides their Shiloh's glorious light. The severed olive-branch again Back to its parent stock \inite. 4 While Judah views bis birthright gone, With contrite shame his bosom move,. The Saviour he denied — to own, The Lord he crucified — to love. '^.6 Haste, glorious day, expected long^ ^' When Jew and Greek one prayer shall raise. With eager feet one temple throng, One God with grateful rapture praise. 45o« « And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering of the Lord out of all wa/iorw." Isa. Ixvi. 20. (s. m.) 1 LORD, send thy servants forth, To call the Hebrews home : From east, and west, and south, and north. Let all the vsr£^nderers come. 2 Where'er, in lands unknown, The fugitives remain. Bid every creature help them on, Thy holy mount to gain. :f9 453 )lest, scdy 1 It. •aise, 'en for mm. >5 north, 45;i MisBions .• — Tlie Jew». i34> 454. 1 A n oftering to tlie Lord, There let them all be aoen, Sprinkled with water and with blood, in so\U and body clean. With Israel's myriads sealed, Let all the nations meet: And shew the mystery fulfilled, Thy family complete. *< house of Jacobs come ««, and let us walk in the light of the Lana,^^ Isaiuh ii. 5. (H. M.) O HOUSE of Jacob ! come, ' And walk with us in light : No more bewildered roam, Like wanderers in the night. The Hope of Israel calls you near. And Abraham's Shield, and Isaac's l^fear. thou by tempests tossed, Reviled, oppressed, trod down. In every region crossed, With grief familiar grown ; Scattered and abject, peeled, forU*rn, Thy name a taunt, thyself a scorn 1 Though thou art filled, alas I And drunk with miser) , That cup l^egins to pass To them that hated thee. But know, yve honour Israel's name : Oar God and Abraham's is the same. Rise, Jacob, from thy woes ! Thy own Messiah see ! He who thy fathers choae, Waiteth to pardon thee* At His command we bid thee come* Lost Israel, Zipn weicomeij home. '^ p 455 Missionary Meetings, 456 45 455. << Their sound went into aU the earthJ*^ Rom. X. 18. (l. m.) 1 ASSEMBLED at thy great command. Here, in thy presence, Lord, we stand. The voice that marshalled eveiy star, Has called tliy people from -afar. ' 2 We meet, through distant lands to spread The truth for which the martyrs bled ; Along the line, to either pole, The thunders of thy praise to rolh 3 Our prayers assist ; accept our praise : Our hopes revive : our courage raise : Our counsels aid : to each impart The single eye, the faithful heart. 4 Forth with thy chosen heralds come ; Kecall the wandering spirits home ; ^ From Zion's mount send forth the sound, ; To spread the spacious world around. 456. « Pray for us.'^^ 2 Thes. iii. 1. (l. m ) 1 MARKED as the purpose of the skies, This promise meets our anxious eyes ; That heathen lands the Lord shall know, And, warm with faith, each bosom glow. 2 E'en now the hallowed scenes appear :r E'en now unfolds the promised year. Lo ! distant shores thy heralds trace^ And bear the tidings of thy grace. 3 'Mid burning climes and frozen plains, ' Where pagan darkriess brooding reigns, Lord, mark their steps, their fears sulxiue, And nerve their arm, and clear their view. 45 458. 1 i # 456 h. » ad n d, L. M ) OW. me, 457 Afissionc^^ Meetings* 45Si 4f When, worn by toil, their spirits fail, Bid them the glorioua future tmil ; Bid them the crown of life >5urvey. And onward urge their conquering way. 457. ^'Cryaloudf spdreiiot.^^ Isa. Iviii. 1. (3. 7. 4.) 1 MEN of God ! go take your statiori;^ : Darkness i^igns throughout the earth : Go, proclaim among the nations, Joyful news of heavenly birth. Bear the tidings Oi' the Saviour's mafchless worth. 2 Of his gospel not ashamed, As the povver of God to save. Go where Christ was never named ; Publish freedom to the Slav/ : Blessed freedom ! Such as Zion's children have. 3 When exposed to fearful dangers, Jesus vvill his own defend. Borne afar 'midst fees and strangers, Jesus will appear your friehd ; And his presence Shall be with you to the end. 458. « J?e not peace afrmdy but speak, and hold M thy ;forI am with theeJ*^* Acts xviii. 9, 10. (c. M.) 1 GO, and the Saviour's grace proclaim, ^ Ye favoured men of God ! niSo, publish through Immanuel's name, Salvation bought with blood. # 458 Ordinaium* 459 46 ! 2 What though your mrduous track may lie Through le^onfl dark as death ; — What though, you|r fidth and zeal to try, Perils b^t your path: — 3 Tet with determined courage go, And armed with power divine : Tour God will needful strength bestow, And on your labours shine. 4 He who has called you to the war,. Will recompense your pains. Before Messiah's conquering car Shall mountains sink to plains. 5 Shrink not, though earth and hell oppose But plead your Master's cause ; Assured that e'en your mightiest foes Shall bow before his cross. 46 3 459. *< And I will give you pastors according to mtg heart'^ Jer. iii. 15. (l. m.) SHEPHERD of Israel, thou dost keep With constant care thy humble sheep: By thee inferior pastors rise, To feed our souls, and bleas our eyes. 2 .To all thy churches such impart. Pastors according to thy heart ; Whose courage, watchfulness, and lovO Men may attest, and God approve. 3 Here hast thou listened to our vows, And scattered blessings on thy house:; ^^W Thysaints are succoured, and no moAifti As sheep without a guide deplore. 461 459 460 Ordination. 461 ose igtomy ep , • v6 y^- 4 Completely heal each former stroke^ And bless the shepherd and the flock : Coniirm the hopes thy mercies raise. And own this tribute of our praise. 460. li Beir^ ensampUs to the flock J* I Pet. t. 3. (C. M.) 1 CHIEF Shepherd of thy choien sheep^ From death and sin set free, May every under.shepherd keep His eye intent on Thee ! 2 With plenteous grace their hearts prepare, To execute thy will \ Compassion, patience, love, and care. And faithfulness and skill. 3 Inflame their minds with holy zeal, v Their flocks to feed find teach ; — And let them live, and let them feel, The sacred truths they preach. 4d I . « Jnd he gave some apostles .... and some pastt^.s and teachers.^^ Eph. iv. 11. (l. m.) 1 FATHER of mercies, in thy house. Smile on our homage and our vows ; While with a grateful heart we share These pledges of our Saviour's care. 2 The Saviour, when to heaven he'rose/'^ ' In splei idid triumph o*er his foes, ' Scattered his gifts on men below ; ^ And wide his royal bounties flow. 3 Hence sprang the Apostles' honoured name. Sacred beyond heroic fame : j^n lowlier forms, to bless our eyes. Pastors from hence, and teachers rise. 461 Ordination, Wl 4« From Christ their varied gifts derive, And, fed by Christ, their graces live: While, guarded by his potent hand, 'Midst all the rage of hell they stand. 5 So shall the bright succession run, Through the last cotn-ses of the sun ; While unborn churcbcs, by their care, Shall rise and flourish, large and fair, 6 Jesus our Lord their hearts shall know, The spring whence all these blessings How ; Pastors and people shout his praise Through the long round of endless days. 462. « As they that must give account. Heb. xiii. IX (l; m.) 1 POUR out thy Spirit from on high ; Lord! thine assembled servants bless ; Graces and gifts to. each supply, And clothe thy priests with righteousness. 2 Within thy temple where we stand, t;^' To teach the truth, as taught by thee, Saviour ! like stai*s in thy right hand, The angels of the churches be. 3 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, Firmness with meekness from above, To bear thy people on our heart. And love the souls w^hom thy dost love : — 4 To watch and pray, and never faint ; By day and night strict guard to keep ; To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, ^ Nourish thy lambs, and feed thy sheep. 462 463 Ordinaiion, 464 ilovv ; rs. Db. xiii. less. 5 Then, when our work ia finisiied liere, In humble h(>|>eour charge resign. When the Chief She|>herd shall appear, God ! may they and we be Uiiue ! 463. « For they watch for your $ouls.^^ Heb. xiii. 17. (c. M.) 1 LET Zion'a walchiiien all awake$ And take the alarm they give : Now let them, from the mouth of God, Thwr solemn charge receive. 2 Tis not a cause of small import The p^istor's care demands ; But what might fill an angePs heart. And filled a Saviour's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which' the Lord Did heavenly bliss forego ; ^^^^ For souls, which must for ever live In raptures or in woe. 4 All to the great tribunal haste^ The account to render there i And shouldst thou stiickly mtak our faults^ Lord, how should wc appear ? 5 May they that Jemi^ whom they pi^ach, Their own Redeemer see j And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for Thee. 464. « Whoisforyma faithful minister of Christ^^'f Cbi. i.7; (l* m.) 1 WITH heavenly power, O Lord^ defend Him whom vi^e liovy to Thee commend j His person bless^ his soul secure, And make him to the end endure. 464 Ordination. 465 4( 2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace ; Direct his feet in paths of peace ; Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil/ And help him to obey thy will* 3 Before him thy protection send i O love him, save him to the end ! Nor let him, as thy pilgrim, rove Without the convoy of thy love. 4 Enlarge, inflame, and (ill his heart, In him thy mighty power exert ; That thousands yet unborn may praise The wonders of ^deeming grace, 465.. << Be thou faithful unto deaths and I wUl give thee aicrOwn oflife.^* Rev. li. 10. (c. m.) 1 FATHER of mercies ! condescend » To hear our fervent prayer, While this our brother we commend To thy paternal care. 2 Before hifA set an open door ) His various efforts bless ; . On him thy Holy Spirit pour, And crown him with success. 3 Endow hinfi with a heavenly mind ; Supply his every need ; ' Make him in spirit meek, resigned. But hold in woid and deed. 4 In every tempting, trying hour, Uphold him by thy grace: And guard him by thy mighty power, Till he shall end his race. 4t J 465 465 Ordinaikm, 466 5 [Then followed by a numerous trains Gathered from heathen lands^ A crown of life may he obtain From his Redeemer's hands.] 466. f* Receive him, . . in the Lord wUh ail glad' ness ; and hold such in reputation,^^ Pbil^ ii. 29. (L. M.) 1 WE bid thee welcome in the name Of Jesus, 0ur eiEalted Head. Come as a Servant : so He Came $ And we receive thee in his stead. 2 Come as a Shepherd : guard and keepi This fold from hell, ana earth, and sin ^ Nourish the lambs, and feed the sheep ; The wounded heal, the lost bring in« 3 Come as a Watchman : take thy stand Upon thy tower amidst the sky ; And when the sword comes on the land, Call us to fight, or warn to fly < 4 Come as aii Angela hence to guide A band of pilgrims on their way ; That, safely walking at thy side, We fait not, faint not^ tuath hot stray. 5 Come as a Teacher sfent from Ood^ Charged his whole counsel to declare! ;l Lift o'er our rank» the prophet's rod, While we uphcdd thy hands with prayer. 6 Come as a Messenger of peace^ Filled with the Spin!, firted with love^^ Live to behold our large increase^ And die to^ meet us all above< 467 On Founding or Opening 46S 467. « Will Chd in very deed dmU vnth men on theearth?^^ 2 Chron. vi. 18. (l. m.) 1 THIS stone to Thee in faith we lay : We build the temple, Lord, to Thee ! Thine eye be open night and day To guard this house and^Wfictuary, 2 Here, wlien .thy peopio seek thy face, And dying sinners pray to live ; Hear Thou, in heaven, thy dwelling-place, And, when Thpu hearest, oh forgive I 3 Here, when thy messengers proclaim The blessed Gospel of thy Son, Still, by the power of His great Name, Be mightj^ signs apd ^y^nflerf ^one, 4 Hosanna ! to tlkeir Heavenly King, , When children's voices raise that song, Hosanna ! let their angel^ sing, And heaven with earth the Strain proldng. 5 But will, indeed, Jehovah deign Here to abide, no transient guest T Here will the world's Redeemer reign. And here the rfbly Spirit rest ? 6 That glory n^vei^ hence depart I /^ Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone : Thy kingdom come to every heart ; ' In every bosom (ix thy throne. 468. « Myhause shall be culkd the house ofprayer.^^ Isa. Ivi. 7. (7's.) 1 LORD of HoBte, to Thee We rail?. Here a housQ of prayer and praise ; Thou thy people's hearts iprepare, j H^re to meet fpr praise and prayer. 46S 468 A Place of WorM,p\ 469 m itiar " lyer a ^ Let the living here be fed With thy w(vd| the heavenly bread : Here, in hope of glory blest, May the dead be laid to rest. 3 Here to Thee a temple stand, HlWhile the sea shall gird the land : Here reveal thy mercy sure, While the sun and moon endure r 4 Hallelujah I— earth and sky To the joyful sound reply ; Hallelujah !— -hence ascend Prayer and praise till time shall end. -^ 469. « Thejplace where thine honour dweUdhJ^ ' Psal. xxvi. 8. (H. p. M.) '■ ' 1 O KING of Glory ! come, And with thy favour crown This temple as thy dome, — This people as thine own i Beneath this roof, O deign to shew How God can dwell with men below ? n n 2 Here may thine ear attend Thy people's humble cries ; And grateful praise ascend, ' All fragrant, to the skies : Here may thy word melodious sound, And spread celestial joys around ! 3 Here may the listening throng Receive thy truth with love, , . And converts join the song Of ransomed ones above j While willing crowds surround lliy board, With sacred joy, and sweet accord. . F F 2 A 4'70 On Founding or Opening 474 4/0. << Lengthen thy cords^ and strengthen thy stakes, ^^ Isa. liy. "S, (^. m,) 1 JESUS, where'er thy people meet, There they behold thy mercy-seat. Where'er they seeli thee, thou art founds And every place is hallowed grounds 2 For thou, iinthin tto trails confined, Inhabitest the humiWe mind. -^^ '*" Such ever bring l^ee vrhere they comip. And going, tajie tiiee to^ t)j^k rhfpe. 3 Dear Shepherd of thy diosein few. Thy former mereieB here eenew. <^ Hiere lo o«r waiting hearts prbclsim The sweetness of thy saving name. 4 Here naay we, prove the power of prayer. To strengthen faith, and sweeten care : To teach our faiirt desires to rise, * And bring afll heaven before our cj'cs. 5 Behold, at thy commanding word, We stretch the curtain and the cord : Come Thou, and fill this wider space, And bless us with a large increase. 6 Lord, we are few^ but Thou krt near ; rior short thine arm, nor deaf thme ear : Oh rend the heav'hai cpipe qurckJy down, ' And n^e a thousand heartsthioeowi), . 471 . <• And of tion it ^aU k sM, This mi that mafi was born in her,^^ Psalm Ixxxvii. 5, 1 AND will the great eternal God On earth establish his abode ! And will he, from his radiant throne, « Avow our temples for his own ! 47 471 1 m 471 ji Place of fFor^bip, 0% id that rli. 5, 2 We bring the tribMla x)f our prake And sing that condescending grace^ Which to our notes will lepd an ear^ A nd call us^ sinful mortalSi Qeai*. .4 3 Theie walU we tplhine honour raise: Lopg miiy thegr lechp with thy praise ! And Thouy descending, fill the plupe < With (^hoicest tokens of thy grace. 4 Here let the great Redeemer reign^^ "^^ ' With all the graces of his train ; While power jdivine his mvm^ aMends^r To conquer IbeS) aad clMor hiS'iJRe)9<iB« "fv: .'<• 5 And in the great decisive <ilay> When Grod the nations shall survey^ May it before the world appear^ Thousands were bont to glory beie ! 472. « FfiQce be imfhin4hy «?aS»#" Pp^TO cxxij. 7; (c. M.) n 1 OSHEPHEBP of thy people, h^ari! Thy presence novir di^^. ; As thou hast given a place for prayer, Sd ^ve us heigrts to pray. 2 Withiil these walis lei holy j^ace, ' And love, and cdncoid d well : i Here give the troubled conscience ease j TlilB wounded spint heal. 3 Shew us some token of thy love, Our fainting hope to raise ; And pour thy blessings from above, That we may render praise. f 47^ Opening a Place of Worship* i74> // 4 And may the Goepers joyful sound, Enforced by mighty grace, Awaken many sinners round, To come and fill the place. 473. « And his train ftUed the temple J^ Isa. vi. J. (l. m.) ^ 1 O THOU, who didst the temple fill With thy resplendent, awful train, * The glory of thine Israel still. Appear ii^ those bright robes again. 2 In us, and round about us, shine ; Here cause us to behold thy face. Oh, make this tabernacle thine 1 Oh, sanctify this lowly place ! 3 Now send the promised unction down. And all our waiting hearts inspire : T Lord Jesus, make thy goings known. Thy ministers a flame of fire. 4 W6r8 with them, and confirm thy wotd To all who worship in this place. Oh ! pour upon us, holy Lord^ Unceasing showers of saving graces ' ^ 5 So shall thy servants' hopes be crpwiiedr And glory to thy name be given ; While this Bethesda shall be found i>r/^ The house of God, the gate of heaveii^. 474 ■M *< WUt thou not from tfiis ^ime> cry ^nto mc. My Father ?" Jer. iii. 4. (l. m.) 1 DOTH God, di^sov^ii^ign Lord ^fa^^^^ The sons of'men bis childi^n call^. , * And, with' a Fathef^ii lender heai't^'^ j/|.* OlTer his bleshiings txy"uTi*pai't T 47 47i . 2 474 474 Sunday Sehooh .-^^ChUdi^y ^a, 4t& 2 Doth he ihvite them to hts thtoiie, To inaku their fathers' God their ot<^ Tc deek his aid, and share his lo^ While here and in the world above 1 t I From this time wilt thou not, my sdn, Haste to thy heavenly Father's thr^ine, And there, in every fear and strait',' For his support and counsel wait ? 4 Yes, Lord, ou^ inmost souls rejdce To hear our Father's gracious voice ; And to thy care our all commend, To be our guide till life shall end. b While young or old, through life or death, Thy praises shall employ our breath ; ^ And we for ever shall proclaim Our Father's and our Saviour's name. mc. ^7o. « J%ou art ihe guide of my youtjk.^* Jer. iii« 1 GREAT Saviour ! who didst condescend Young children in thine arms to take. Still prove thyself the childrea's friend, . And sd:ve. us for thy merOy's sake. ^ 2 Lot&i by the giiidawce 6f tiiy hand, ^' We now within thy horse aj^ar ; And in thine awful presence s^nd. To he^ t|y w(]ird, alnd j6in in jpj^yer, 3 Like precious seed: in fruitful grounds I Let the initftructipn. w0 receive ,h With fruits of righteousness a^qnd: Oh, let us to thy glory live ! 476 8Hnda§ SehooU r-Chtidren, Sf€^ 477 4 While in the slippery paths of youth) Be thou our guardian and our guide ; That we, directed by thy truth. May never from thy precepts slide* 5 To read thy word our hearts incline ; To understand it, light impart* # O Saviour ! let u^ ^1 be tnine ! ;. Take full possession of each heart* 477 476 Train child m th€ 99 vyhi thouldgi Frov. xxii. 6. (c. m.) 1 BLEST work ! the youthful mind to win, And turn the rising race From the deceitful paths of sin. To seek redeeming grace* 2 Children our kind protection claim | And God will well approve. When infants learn to lisp his name, « And theirRedeemer love* 3 Be ours the bliss, in wisdom's way To guide untutor'd youth 5 And shew the mind which went astray, The Way, the hfe, the truth ! 4 Thy Spirit, Father ! on us shed. Alia bless this good design : The honours of thy name be spread^ And all the g^oiy thine. i vv 477. <c To himthat soweth Hgkteouanets^ $haU be a sure reward*^^ Prov. xi. 18. (c. m.) 1 O LORD, who dost thy boundless power In acts of goodness show : Thy let the world adore. merey Whence all our blesmngs flow. 4.77 Sunday Sehools ^--Children. Sfc. Vl% 2 This still shall be our grateful theme ; Thy praise we'll ever sing 5 Our friends the kind refreshing stream. But thou the unfailing spring. 3 Each hand and heart that lend us aid. Thou dost inspire and guide ; Nor shall their love be unrepaid Who for the poor provide. 4 May all the pleasing pains they share Be crowned with large success ; The present age applaud their care, And future ages bless. 478. << How short my time m." Ps. IxxxiXt 47, (L, nr.) 1 FROM year to year in love we meet, From year to year in peace we part ; The tongues of children uttering sweet The bosom-joy of every heart. * ' 2 But time rolls on ; and, year by year, We.change, grow up, or pass away :i Not twice the same assembly here Have hailed the children's festal day. 1^ Death, ere another year, shall stril^e \ Some in our number, marked to fall. Be young and old prepared alike : The warning is to eacn, to all. 4 This sole occasion then is ours. '^■ This day we ne'er again shall see. Lord God, awaken all our powert To spend it for eternity. 479 Morning and Evening « 480 4( b Our timefl^ our lives, are in thy hand ; On thee for all things we rely ; Assured, while in thy grace we Btand^ To live ia Chtist, and gain to die* 6 Meanwhile our failing ranks renew : Send children, teachers in our piace, More humble, docile, faithful, true, More like thy Son|— from rjice to rape. 479. ii The LordPs mercies arenm every momwjg." Lam. iii. 22. 23. (l. m.) 1 MY Grod, how endless is thy love $ Thy gifts are every evening new. And morning mercies from above Gently distil like early dew. 2 Thou spread's!; the curtain of the night. Great Guardian of my sleeping hours ! Thy sovereign word restores the light, ' And quickens alh my drowsy powers. ^ I yield my powers to thy command, To thee I consecrate my days 5 Perpetiual blessings from thine hand 1^ Demand perpetual songs of praise. 480. << Whensoever God.'^ rdoy do <M to the glory of Cor. X. 31. (L. M.) 1 FORTa inthy nftmiB, O Lord, I go. My daily labour to pursue \ Thee, only thee, reaolved to know. In all I think, or spet):k, or do. 2 The task thy wisdom lias assigned. Oh let me cheerfully fulfil ; In all \hj works thy presence fiind., And prove thine acceptable will. ;l i 48 1 480 4^ JMbrnut^. 481 26. )mmg »> 3 Thee may 1 set at my right hand, Whose eyes my inmost pubstance see ^^ And labour on at thy command| And offer all my work« to thee* 4 Give me to bear thy easy yoke. And every moment watch apd pjcay ; ' And still to things eternal lookj. And hasten to thy glorious day, ^^^^ io/, ^ For thee cjefightfully eii^iploy, Whatever 1;hy bqi^ntepu^ grace hath ^^yeu ; And run my iBv^n cqufse with joy, And closely walk with thee to heaven. ' It, :.A I vry-of ) LiUI 48 1 • "Be ihou in the fear of the Lord aU the day Umg.^ Prov. xxHi. 17. <c. m.>/ 1 THRIOE happy sou)s who, bom from h^ajfen^ While y^t they sojourn here, Humbly their days with God begin,. And spend them in his fear V 2 'Midst hourly cares ip^y ^oy^ pr^ep^nt ^ , Its incei^ to thy throne ; • "y A nd, while t))e ^orld our hands eipploys,^ . Qur hearts be thine aJohe^, • i ' ■ . 1 .' -Hit/' .-.sh 3 As s^ihotified to noblest ends, ' Be each refusshment joughl ; And by each various providence Some wisi» inslpuctioti bpouglit*. 4 When tp l^bioriqus duties p¥tl)e4» Or by temptations tried. We'll see^ the shelter of thy winga And ill thy ^rength conilde, G G 48a Ewtmt^.x 483 5 As diflerent «ceneB of life ariae. Our grateful hearts would be With thee^ amidst the social band. In solitude with thee* , .. ^ ., 6 In solid, pure delights like these, Let all my days be passed ; Nor shall I then impatient wishy Nor shall I fear the last* it i •. 482. « I tDiU both lay me down in peace^ and sleep ; for thouj Lordf only makest me dwell in safety.*^ Ps. iv. 8. (u m.) 1 THUS far the Lord hath led me on, Thus far his power prolongs my days ; And every evening shall make known ^^Some fresh memorial of his grace. 2 Much of my time has run to waste, And I perh'aps am near my home ; But he forgives my follies past. He gives me strength for days to come. 3 Faith in his name forbids my fear : O may thy presence ne'er depart ! And in the' mbrhing make me hear The love and kindness of thy hearti 4 Thus when the night of death shalf come, My flesh shall rest beneath the ground, And wait thy voice to rend the tomb. With sweet salvation in the sound. 4& :ii' 4oJ. « ThoumakMtth4 0uigoiing$ofthemm^ing and evening to rejoice,"*^ Ps. Ixv. 8. (c. m.) 1 DREAD SdV'iieign I letiny evening song ^ Like holy incense rise : Assist the offerings of my tongue To reach the lofly skies. 483 483 Bnenkiff. 484 2 Through all the dangeraof the day. Thy hand was sliU my guard. And sikill to drive my wants away Thy mercy stood prepared. '^'^*- 3 Porpetual blessings (Vom above . Encompass me around. But Oy how few returns of love Hath my Creator found ! 4 What have I do^ (or hiih that died To save my wretched soul 1 How are my follies multiplied. Fast as my minutes roll ! 5 Lord, with this guilty heart of mine To thy dear cross I flee. And to tny grace my soul resign To be renew'd by thee. ymvng Ic. M.) 484. « / wiU both lay me dovm . . end ileep,'^* Psalm ty.8« (l. u.) 1 GLORY to thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light, Keep me, Oh keep me. King of kings i Beneath thy own Almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Sony The ill that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself, and Thee^ I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to l^ve^that I may dread The grave as little as my bed ; Teach me to die, that sp I mav Rise gl'^cv^us at tbe judi^nt'-aay* 195 486 4 Praise Gq4^ from whbm alt blebsing^ 9ow : Praise hi my aU: oreatiu«g^h^pe bdow : Praise him abovey je lieavefily ho^ : \ ' Praise Fal^ter^ Son, uid Holy Gho&(t« . 485. a rAe«*e4>tf/Aftteftd.*» W*XcY.7. (OiM.) 1 O LORD, tfti6ik^t ia^ id flo^h, And We, a feeble bslh^ , , , ' Are met once itiot& b^fcir^ Ai^'thi'bfcfe, To tldsstby: fostering han<t. 2 Thy heai^ly grtrce to ea6h impart ; , All evil far retttove ; *- And shed abroaid in evety hearty Thine ev^rlc^stiA^lpve« - 3 Our sotiis, obedteAt to thy trit^ay, In chTtstran bd>rfd8 unite : Let peace andloVe ^ohoiude th^ day, And hail the morning light. 4 Thus, cleansed from sin, suid wholly thihe^l A flock by Jesud led^ The Sun of Righteousness shall shine In gjorjr on afe hif^ad. 5 Oh still restore :our wlindering feet, Andf stilt direct our way ; j ,,;,. Till wotlds shall ^ail, and faitli sfiall greet Thedir^i^ii ofeiidldMdky* 48 ,i 486. " Ls^jay.j^Q.yerhettt fyikb^orethee as 'inc^eJ^ Psklih cxli. 3. (cm.) NOVf frM i^ altttt' ©T ^ h^ki4ir Let inceh^-JliUaes ^^. Assist ulif hir&i ^ effef tijy Out ^eiHHf ME6iSfi6e^. "f ^I •» ^ low: 486 SaitmdaifJEfMiik^n 4m^ (d« M.) \he^ > -i r ^et thee as M.) , 2 Awak6) our love |.«wake9 our j<^ ; Awake, our hetrt and tong[ue* Sleep not when mercies loudly call i Break fordi into a song. 3 Minut98 and mercies multiplied Have made up all this day ; Minutes were swiA, but mercies were More fleet and fkee thi^ they* 4f New time, new favour, and new jojTS^^^ Do a new «ong recfuire* Till we shall praise thee as we would. Accept our hearts^ deshe. 487* << Af^ that day vhis the,mreparaiii(fn.^* Luke xjriii. 64. Cfti;) ■ . (For Saturday Eve^nin^i,) 1 SAFELY through another week^en >nA God hath brought us on our way ;^ oT Let us now a blessing seek On the approaching Sabbath-day : Day of all the week the best, ^ £mblem of eternal rest. ,. . , , 2 Mercies, multiplied each hour, Gracious Lord 1 our fufaise demmid |, Guarded by thy mighty poweri^ ; Nourished by thy bounteous hand. Now from worldly care set free, May we rest this night with thee. 2 When the morn shall bid us rise, May we feel thy ptesence near. May thy glory meet oiir eyes. When we in thy house appear ; And may all our Sttbbatli^ prove Foretasftef of the joys above. aG2 ti T-C ^ \KJ .Ya^aiml StmiiliaikHl^ «8f 1 488. « jnki^fir^iiiMM^iNii^iMi'* imi^'ibt^. THE fedbt^ofeverthi^MbaeJ ^ Its lengthenMl lihiu^Wi, d^Wit '^^ O'er sceiies of 6Mh^ klrviiei repnmj '-t And waaitfae 0ftbbitli-dfttni4 S(>^ let K» calm {iretmil ^t O'er fcmM ^ jOuehMiri eMr f ^'- Nor thottglit for <^iitany things^' aiaail the still relimit#f prayer A > His watcBtuI eye will keep y^ And. safe, from violefice or feaTf Witt. f^.fTis flock to rii^p. So m^j^ jii^r lig(^ ,;^ ^ Than eiirth^s ouir spirits rouse. And call ils^ sfreiigfli^n^ bj His mighty To piaifihe L6id ofor t0W8» 54. 4^; i 9 J *\- mit 489. « ^oiic^jigr^ d J^.»' Joel II 14. (c. m.) } BEHOLD, Lord! beibie thy throne Thy motitning people bend: 'Tis oit^ihy eov^reigi gnu^ ahMief Qar hutiilile hopeff ^kMnd.t 2 Tremendojusr judgments. from thy haiid^'^ Thy dreadful po^wc^r display ; ,. ;, , Yet mercy spares.this guilty land, And yet We live to pray : 3 Great God 1. «iul why m9 we- yet spaied/ Ungrateful as;^i^ai»%'^ : !)\A*f*r7/ Oh ! make thy i^lvful ii;Far»in|^ heard^ ^^ While mercy eries, ^ Forbear i" 400 And Jmiete0$9im* 491 4 Tiiraii%oli Uiniiii, blenedliDidl ^ h By thine alttif^ty |^ce ; Then shall, our hearts obey thy woid^ And humbly seek thy faee. , .^^ u* 5 Hear thou our prayers, and grant od aid; ^ Bid wat and discord cease : Heal the sad breach that sin hi^th madci And bless our land with p#aoe ! 490. « Forking$,wtdiaimPi0ikmii9i^^ Llim* li. 3. 1 LQRI>, thoii hast bid thy people prat For all that bear the sovereigo away^ And as ^y servants reign,^ — > Rulers, and governors, and powers ;\\ Behold ! in faith, we prtty for oors'^ ' t' Norletuspray ill vahii *>i ' • 2 bur Sovereign with. thy fa voiirbl^ssj^ Stablish the throne in righteousnesa; Let wisdom hold the helm \ The counsels of our senate fuide I 'i '' '^^ Let justice in our courts preside. Rule thou, ^nd guai^th^ realnt. ' ' 49 1 . « And Ahr^kfum drev near, ami taici, Ml thou aUo de^dro^ tkt rtgA^covs VfUh the wicked ?" Oen. xviii. 23. (c. m.) 2 WHEN Abra^atn, foil of sftcred awe. Before Jehovah stood And with a humble fervent prayer For guilty Sodom sued ; 2 Wi^ uriiat success, what wondrous frace, Was his petition crownM ! Th(^ Lord would spare, if in the placf Tea righteous men were ibund. 491 Nem Yeof. 492 3 Are not the righteous dear to thee Now as in ancient trihee t Or does our sinful land exceed T Gomorrah in her crimes ! 4 Oh ! make us thine^ we bear thy name, ^ ' Here yet is thine abode ^ Long has thy presence blessed the landp Forsake us hot, O God ! -5 May wie, Lord, our sovereign King, They wonted blessings share, And know thee t>y that gracious name ^ The God who heareth prayer.^ ^'^ .};, f\ ■SI 492. « Thou crotimest the year witii thy goodnits.*^ Psalm lx¥. U. (L« Bi«) 1 ETERNAL Source of every joy ! Well. may thy praise our lips employ, While in thy temple we appear, ■^.' r Whose goodness crowns the circling year. \ti -'"•>'!* I ':U'> 2 Seasons, and niohths, a.nd weeks, and days. Demand successive songs of praise : Still be the cheerful homage paid With opening light and evening shade. 3 Here in thy house shall incense rise, ^ ^ 17^ As circling Sabbaths bless our eyes: "* Still will we make thy mercies known. Around thy board, and /<^undoyui^ own. I" 4 Oh, may mir more harmonious* tonguet^^-^ '^ In world? unknovm pene\^ their songj '{ And in those brighter courts adore, Where days and years revolve no more. 3 m^ iVWbL y^uf* iU 4t 3 u Having obtAiiUdheljyof GoV^ Aclii xJivi. 1 GREAT Qod^ \r% h\n% ttmt miglity hahd| By which sufigported i^lill we stand. >^ The opening year thy njiercy shows : , . Let Aeitjy cro^tt It lilt ft b1dfe. 2 By cUy^ bjr night, at hosBi abroad, Stili are we guar^d by o\ir God f , By his incessant bounty fed, By his unerring counsel led. 3 Wi* ^ateftjl heaHd the tJ^rf W^ ovrn -, ' ^ The fiSiii-e', sill to &s unlcnown, We to <Jht gwaidiari cart fctei^tolt, \ ?^ f ! ' Content with T^hat thou d^etoeet fiL 4 Iri sfe^A^s etaflted 6t depil^^g^cl, ! ''^ [ Thou art ijuir Joy; arid thbd bar i%bt Thy goodness all our hopes ^l^ll i^ise, Adored throughout our changing daj «'« $ Wi^^ d^slth ah^li iritehUj^t th^ soiig^. And seal M silenbd vifiiM. tonlguels,' Our helper Gqd^ in, whom we trusty Shall £eep oiir souls^andgiiardour dust. 494. i^MikMoiatk iU Lord helped W' I Safe. Vii. ISL a. M.) 1 OVR Hel|»ef, tidd, W^ bte^ hh name^ Whose love for ever is the s6me ^ The tdkeiitf df Whos^ grticlous ba^ Open^ aAd ^6wn^ and clo^ the y^ar. 2 Amiikt ten thchnahd snares w^ standi Si^pported by his guardian hand ; Ana Boe^ When v^e lidvi^w our waji^t^ Ten thousand nronumenta of pri^« i !, 4M \ Jstem Year, 495 . ; 3 ThuB far his arm hath led us on ; ' ^ Thus far we make his mercy known \ And while we tread this desert land. New mercies shall new songs demand.' 4 Our grateful souls^ on Jordan's shore^ Shall raise one sacred pillar more ; Then bear in his bright courts above. Inscriptions of immortal love* 495* « He appointed the moon for seasons J** Psalm civ. 19. (l. m.) 1 GREAT God ! let all our tuneful powers Awake and sing thy mighty name. Thy hand i^evolves our circling hours ; Thy hand, from which our being came* 2 Seasons and mioons, still rolling round In beauteous order, speak thy praise : '^ And years, with smiling mercy^ crowned]^ To thee successive honours raise. . 3 To thee we raise the annual song ; To thee the grateful tribute give. Our ,God doth still our days prolong. And, midst unnumbered deaths, we live. 4 Our life, our health, our friends, we owe All to thy vast, unbounded love ; Ten thousand precious gifts below, And hopes of nobler joys above. 5 Thus will we sing, till nature cease, Till sen^ arid language are no more | And, afler deaUi, thy boundless grace Through everlasting years adore. 495 496 New Year, 497 ^ ^-^M J ^ ^ 496. ii LetU done tins year aiso.^^ Luke xiii. 6^9. (H. M.) 1 THE Lord ofearth and sky, The God of ag^s praise ; Who reigns enthroned on high, Ancient of endless days ; Who lengthens out our trial here. And spares us yet another year? 2 Barren and withered trees, We cumbered long the ground : No fruit of holiness On our dead souls was found : Yet mercy stayed our doom severe : " Oh, spare them yet another year. »> 3 Jesus ! thy speaking blood For U9 obtained thci grace. ^^^ , Oh, since there.is biestowed ,^ ,■ ; On us thif? longer space, ^ Let our spai»d Uves thy pjcs^se declare. And fruit unto perfection be^r ! 497 • f « 2V see thy power and thy glory, ^ ' I , Psft^m 1x111.2. («• M.) 1 NOW, gracious Lord, thine arm reveal And make thv glory known : Now let ^ all thy presence feel, /^ And soften hearts of stone ! 2 Help us to venture near thy throne. And plead our Saviour's name ; For all that we can call our own*. Is vanity and shame. if9ii Mim Ymti 3 From ^1 the g^ilt of formjer i^i^ : . . May mercy set ^s free ; And let the year we now begin, Begin and end with thee. :'10 1 4 Send dowfi d^y Spirit fifpm a^^e, That saints m^y love the^ i9pi^» /. And si i^^iers npvyr i|>^y learn ^ Ipyei // Who never jpy^rtbcrfpre. bnh 5 And when before thee, i^^ ^ippp^r In Qiir eit^al hQii^e, ^^ May growing numbers woi:shijp» h^^^ ;^j^ And {Mp^ise tbe^ i|i (JHT roi?iipi^, ' 498. .Ji- << We ipend our years as a tote that is told," P«ali9 x^ 9. (G. inO 1 REMARK, tny soul, the narrow bounds Of the revolving year : How swjfl the weeks co|i^p1ete their rounds, Ho\y short tite nionths appear* ' ^ ' 2 So fast eternity comes on, And that important day, Wheri all that mortal li% has done, God'« Judgment fihaH StHrvey. 3 Yet, like an idle ^le we spend - ^ The Bwilt-advancing year, ^''■^- And study artful ways to mend The speed of its career. 4« Wak^, O God, my trifling heart, Its g»at concern to see ; t a fiiithfiil may' And give the yearto thee pai^f 499 5 499. 4m b':: 499 New Year* 499 5 So shall their course more grateful roll, If future years arise ; Or this shall bear my happy soul To joy that never dies. I told.*' ^nds, 499. ^< Thou earliest them away as with ajlood,^^ Psalm xc. 5. (7'8.) 1 WHILE with ceaseless course the sun Hasted through the former year, Many souls tLeir race ' tV run, Never more to meet v« ht \ Fixed in an eternal fa. ^, They have done witu i^' below. We a little longer w 'lit ; But how little, none ^.n know. 2 As the winged arrow flies, Speedily the mark to find ; As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind ; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream Upwards, Lord, our spirits raise. All below is but a dream, 3 Thanks for mercies past receive. Pardon of our sins renew. Teach us henceforth how to live With eternity in view. . Bless thy word to young and old. Fill us with a Saviour's love. And when life's short tale is told. May wc dwell with thee above. H H it 500 JVew Year, 501 y 500. « Which holdeih aovd our in life.^^ Psalm Ixvi. 9. (l. m.) 1 GOD, my helper ever near! Crown with thy smile th*: present year. Preserve me by thy favour still, And fit me for thy sacred will. 2 My safety, each succeeding hour. Depends on thy supporting power. Accept my thanks for mercies past, And be my guard while life shall last. 3 Let me not murmur nor complain At what thy wisdom shall ordain. Sickness or health may blessings prove, As ordered by thy sovereign love. 4« My moments move with winged haste, Nor know I which shall be the last : Danger and death are ever nigh, And I this year, perhaps, may die. 5 Prepare me for the t'^ing day ; Then call my willing soul away, I'll quit the world at thy command, And trust my spiiit to thy hand. 3 OO I • ^^ By one man sin entered into the wortd, and death by sin,^^ Rom. v. 12. (l. m.) 1 DEEP in the dust before thy throne « . Our guilt and our disgrace we own ; Great God, we own th' unhappy name Whence sprang our nature and our shame ; 501 501 Man — hut guilt and ruin. 502 2 But while our spirits, fill'd with awe, Behokl the terrors of thy law, We sing the honours of thy grace, That sent to save our niinM race. 3 We sing thine everlasting Son, Who joinM our nature to his own ; Adam the second from the dust Raises the ruins of the first. 4 Wher^ sin did reign, and death abound, There have the sons of Adam found Abounding life : — there glorious grace ReigiiP thro' the Lord our righteousness. f, ani ) »e: 502. « Not by works of righteousness which we have d(me." Tit. iii. 3 — 7. (c. m.) 1 LORD, we confess our numerous faults. How great our guilt has been ! Foolish and vain were all our thoughts. And all our lives were sin. 2 But 0, my soul, for ever praise, For ever love his name, Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways Of folly, sin, and shame. 3 'Tis not by workf» of righteousness Which our own hands have done ; But we are sav'd by sov 'reign grace Abounding through his Son. 4 'Tis from the mercy of our God That all our hopes begin ; 'Tis by the water and the blood Our souls are washM from sin. 502 Man — hU guUi and ruin . 503 5 Tis through the purchase of his death Who hung upon the tree, The Spirit id sent down to breathe On such dry bones as we. 6 RaisM from the dead, we live ane>» ; And justified by grace, We shall appear in glory too. And see our Father's face. 5C3. << Who hath iaved ta — according to his own puxpose and grace.^^ 2 Tim. i. 9. 10. (L. M.) I'* 1 NOW to the power of God supreme Be everlasting honours given, He saves from hell (we bless his nam6) He calls our wand'ring feet to heav'n* 2 Not for our duties or deserts, But of his own abounding grace, He works salvation in our hearts, And forms a people for his praise. 3 'Twas his own purpose that begun To rescue rebels doom'd to die ; He gave us grace in Christ his Son Before he spread the siarry sky. 4 Jesus the' Lord appears at last, And makes his Father's counsels known ; Declares the great transactions past. And brings immortal blessings down. 5 He dies ! and in that dreadful night Did all the powers of hell destroy ; Rinng-— he br^^ght our heav'n to light, ' And took possession of the joy. ,^,-„. I 504. Reetmer^ by Christ, 505 604. « Ye are bought vfith a prke.^* 1 Cor. vi. 20. (C. M.) 1 WHEN the first parents of our race Rebell' J and lost their God, And the infection of their tun Had tainted all our bloou, — 2 Infinite pity touch'd the heart OfGod'B beloved Son, Descending from the heav'nly court He led his Frther's throne. 3 Aside the Prince of Glory threw His most divine array, , And wrappM his Godhead in a veil Of our inferior clay. 4 His living power, and dying love Redeem'd unhappy men, And raia'd the ruins of our race To life and God again. 5 To thee, O Lord, our flesh and soul ^ We joyfully resign, Bless'd Jesus, take us for thy own, For we are doubly thine. , 6 Thine honour shall for ever be The business of our days. For ever shall our thankful tongues ^ Speak thy deserved praise. 505. (< Look unto me, and ye saved» Is. xlv. 2*2. (c. M.) HOW sad our state by natun? is ! Our sin, how deep its stains ! And Sntan binds our captive mi/idw Fast in his slavish chains. hh2 ' # 505 Man — hi$ ffuUt «md ruin. !H)6 >% 2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace Sounds from the sacred word^ ^ Hoy ye despairing sinners^ ccmie, < And trust quui the Lord..^ 3 My soul obeys the gracious caH, And runs to this relief, I would believe thy promise^ Lord, Oh ! help my unbelief. 4 To the dear fountain of thy blood. Incarnate God, I fly, Here let me wash my guilty soul From sins of deepest dye. 5 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm. Into thine arms I fall : Be thou Iffy strength, my righteousness. My Saviour, and my alt. 50 506. <• Christ the povsar of God^ and (he toisdom of God.'^ X Cor i. 24. (l. m .) 1 WHAT shall the dying sinner do That seeks relief from all his woe! Where shall the guilty conscience find Ease for the torment of the mind 1 2 How shall we get our crimes for^Ven ? Or form our natures fit for heaven ? Can souls all o'er defil'd with sin Make their own powers and passions clean t 3 In vain we search, in vain we try. Till Jesus brings his gospel nigh ; 'Tis there that power and glory dwell ' Which saves rebellious souls from hell. S 50 506 507 Heeoverif (y Ckri$i» 508 oisdom T' • t ean? 4 ThL i&the ptllarof our hope^ That bears our fiiisting spirits vp ; We read the grsoe, we trust the word» And find salvatioa in the Lord, 507. <^ Tkt Lord halh laid en fam the iniquity of us alU* Is. liii. 6— -9. 13. (s. m.) 1 LIKE sheep we went astray. And broke the fold of God, Each wandering in a diifereni way. But all the downward road»- 2 How dreadful was the hour When God our wand'ringr^ laid, And did at once his vengean ce pour Upon the Shepherd's head ! 3 How glorious was the grace When Christ sustain'd the stroke ! His vital blocxl the Shepherd pays A ransom for the flock. 4 But God i^hal) raise his head O'er all tlie sons of nnen, And make him see^i numerous seed To recompense his pain* 5 * I'll give him (saith the Lord) ' A portion with the strong; ' He shall possess a large reward, * ^ And hold his honours long.' 508. << Behold the Lamb of God^ which taketh away the sin of the world,^^ John i. 29. (s.ji.) 1 NOT all the blood of beasts On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or vvaali away tlie stain. 508 Sahaium hy graeei 509 51( 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, Takes all our sins away ; A sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 3 My faith would lay her hand On that dear head of thine. While like a penitent I btand, And tliere confess my sin. 4 My soul looks back to see The burdens thou didst bear When hanging on the cursixl tree, And hopes her guilt was there. • 5 Believing we rejoice To see the curse remove ; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice. And sing his bleeding love* 51 509. « The gosnel of Chmt is the power of God * unto scivation.^^ Rom. j. 16. (l. m.) 1 THIS is the word of tmlh and love Sent to the nations from ^bove ; Jehovah here resolves to shew What his almighty grace can do. 2 This remedy did Wisdom find To heal diseases of the mind ; This sov'reign balm, whose virtues can Restore the ruinM creature, man. 8 The gospel bids the dead revive, Sinners obey the voice, and live ; Dry bones are rais'd and cloth'd afresh, And heart.»< of stone we tiun'd to flesl\. 511 1 510 Salvation by grace. 511 'God 4* May but this grace my soul renew, Let sinners gaze, and hate me too ; The word that saves me does engage A sure defence from all their rage. 510. ^i GoU giveth the increase.^^ 1 Cor. iii. 7. 2 Cor. ii. 16 (c. m.) 1 CHRIST and his croes is all our theme ; Thd mysteries that we speak Are scandal in the Jew's esteem, And folly to the Greek. 2 But souls enlighten'd f^'om above With joy receive the word ; They see what wisdom, power, and love « Shine in their dying Lord. 3 The vital savour of his name Restores their fainting breath ; But unbelief perverts the same To guilt, despair, and death. 4 Till God diCiUse his graces down, Like showers of heav'niy rain. In vain Apollos sows the ground. And Paul may plant in vain. 511. « 5y grace ye are saved,^^ Ephes. ii. 5. (c. M.) 1 SALVATION ! the joyful sound ! 'Tis pleasure to our cars ; A sov'reign balm for every wound^ A cordial for our fears. 2 Bury'd in sorrow and in sin, At hell's dark door we lay, But we arise, by grace divine, To see a heavenly day. 512 Salvaiion hj grace. 3 Salvation ! let the echo <1^^ The spacious earth ciionud, While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. 5 J 2. « By grace are ye saved.^* £ph. ii. 8. (s. m.) 1 GRACE ! 'tis a charming sound. Harmonious to the ear : Heaven with the echo shall resound. And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man ; And all the steps that grace display, Which drew the wcjiuroi s plan. 3 Grace taught my Wt ndering feet To tread the heavenly road ; And new supplier each hour I meet, While pressing on to God. Grace all the work shall crown, '^'"arough everlasting days ; Ii lay in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. 513. " Hitherto hath the Lord helped ws." 1 Sam. vii. 12. (8. 7.) COME, thou Fount of every blessing ! Tune my heart to sing thy grace. Streams of mercy, never-ceasing, - Call for songs r/floudest praise. Teach me the melodious measures Sung by seraph choirs above ; While I tell the boundless treasures Of my Lord's unchanging love. 513 Invitations of the Oospeh 5U 2 Here I raise my Eoeopv.er ; Hither, by thy help Via oome : And I hope, through thy good pleasure,- - Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, > Wandering from the fold of God, And, to rescue me from danger, Interposed his precious blood. 3 Oh, io grace, how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be ! Let that grace break every fetter That withholds my heart from thee. Prone to wander ; y as, I feel it ; Prone to leave the God I love. Saviour ! take my heart, and seal it, Seal it from thy courts above. 414. « Ho ! every one thai thirsteth, come ye to the waters,'* Is. Iv. 1. (c. m.) 1 LET every mortal ear attend. And every heart rejoice. The trumpet of the gospel sounds. With an inviting voice. 2 Ho, all ye hungry starving t^ouls, That feed upon the wind ; And vainly strive wit earthly toys, To fill the immortal mind. 3 Eternal v^risdom hath prepar'd A sou' -reviving %ast. And bids your longing appetites The rich provision taste. 4 Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, And pine away and die, Here you may quen h your raging thirst With springs that never dry. 514 Inmtaiions of the Gospeh 515 5 Rivers of love and mercy here In a rich ocean join ; Salvation in abundance flows, Like floods of milk and wine. 6 O God, the treasures of thy love Are everlasting mines ; Deep as our helpless miseries are, And boundless as our sins. 7 [The happy gates of gospe' grace Stand open night and o^y, Lord, we are come to aeek supplies, And drive our wants away.] 515. « Come unto me, ail ye that labour and are heavy laden.^^ Matt. xi. 28. 30. (h. ^.) COME hither, all ye weary souls, ie heavy laden sinners, come, I'll give you rest from all your toils, And raise you to my heav'nly home. They shall find rest that learn of me i Pm of a meek and lowly mind ; But passion rages like the sea, And pride is restless as the wind. Blest is the man whose shoulders take My yoke, and bear it with delight ; My yoke is easy to his neck, My grace shall make the burden light.' 4^ Jesus, we come at thy command. With faith, and hope, and humble zeal ; Resign our spirits to thy hand^ To mould and guide us at thy will. 515 516 Inmiatiom of the Gotpeh 517 516. ^* By the works of the law shall no ftesh be justified*** 6al. ii. 16. (l. m.) 1 THE law commands, and makett m know What duties to our God we owe ; But 'tis the gospel must reveal Where lies our strength to do his will. 2 The law discovers guilt and sin, And shews how vile our hearts have been ; . Only the gospel can express Forgiving love and cleansing grace. , 3 What curses doth the law denounce Against the man that fails but once f But in the gospel Christ appears Pardoning the guilt of numerous years. 4> My soiii, no move attempt to draw Thy life and comfort from the law, Fly to the hope the gospel gives ; The man that trusts the promise lives. 6 1 7 • <« Christ the power of God and the wisdom oj God/* ICor. i. 34. (cm.) 1 JESUS, thy blessings are not few. Nor is thy gospel weak ; Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, And bow th' aspiring Greek. 2 Wide as the reach of Satan's rage Doth thy salvation flow ; 'Tis not confin'd to sex or age, The lofty or the low. 3 While grace is ofTer'd to the prince, The poor may talte their share ; No mortal has a just pretence To perish in despair. II 617 Invitations of the Gospel, 518 4 Be wise, ye men of strength and wit. Nor boast your native powers ; But to his Gov^-eign grace submity And glory shall be yours. 5 Come, all ye vilest sinners, come, He'll form your souls anew ; His gospel and his heart have room^ For rebels such as you. 5 18. « / am not come to call the righteous^ but sinners to repentance J*^ Matt. ix. 13. (8. 7. 4.) 1 COME, ye sinners, poor and wretched. Weak and wounded, sick and sore ; Jesus ready stands to save you. Full of pity joined with power. He is able ; He is willing : doubt no more. 2 Ho ! ye needy, come, and welcome ! God's free bounty glorify. - True belief and ti'ue repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh, Without money. Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 3 Let not consv'^Jence make you linger, Nor of Kitnsss fondly dream : All the fitness he requireth, Is to feel your need of hiip. This he gives you ; 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam. • 4 Come, ye weary, heavy laden. Lost and ruin'd by the fall ! If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. Not the righteous. Sinners, Jesus came to call. 518 5 519, 1 518 Invitaiiam of the GwpeL 5 1 d 5 Agonizing in the garden^ Lo ! your Saviour prostrate lies* On the bloody tree behold him ; Hear him cry before he dies, «at is finished !" Finished, the great sacrifice ! 6 Lo ! the incarnate God, ascendedi Pleads the merit of his blood. Venture on him, venture wholly : Let no other trust intrude. None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good* 7 Saints and angels, joined in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb ; While the blissful seats of heaven Sweetly echo with his name* Hallelujah! Sinners here may sing the same. 519. « If any man thirsty let him^come unto m«, and dnnk.^^ John vii. 37. (c. m.) 1 THE Saviour calls ; let every ear Attend the heavenly sound. Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear : Hope smiles reviving round. 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, Here streams of bounty flow ; And life, and health, and bliss impart, To banish mortcl woe. 3 Ye sinners, come ; 'tis mercy's voice 5 The f,Tacious call obey. Mercy invites to he^ivenly joys, And can you yet delay 1 519 Invitations qf ike GoipeL 620 4> Dear Saviour, draw reluctant heart* ; To thee let sinners fly, And take the biisD thy love imparts, And drink, and never die. 520. « Came y for aU things are now ready, ^' Luke xiv. 17. (7*8) 1 WELCOME, welcome ! Sinner, hear ! Hang not back through shame or fear. Doubt not, nor distrust the call : Mercy is proclaimed to all. 2 Welcome to the offered peace : Welcome, prisoner, to release. Burst thy. bonds ; be saved ; be free. Rise and come ; He calleth thee. 3 Welcome, weeping penitent ! Grace hath made thy heart relent. Welcome, long-estranged child ! Goil in Christ is reconciled. 4f Welcome to the cleansing fount. Springing from the sacred mount ; Welcome to the feast divine, Bread of life, and living wine. 5 All ye weary and distressed ! Welcome to relief and rest. All is ready : hear the call. There is ample room for all. 6 None can come that shall not find, Mercy called whom grace inclined ; Nor shall any willing heart Hear the bitter word, Depart. 521 Repentance. ft22 7 Oh the virtue of that price, That redeeming sacrifice ! Come, ye bought, but not witli gold : Welcome to the sacred fold ! 521. « Chmt died for the ungodly,^^ Rom. V. 6. (c. M.) ALAS ! and did mv Saviour bleedy And did my Sov reign die ? Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I ? 2 Was it for crimes that I had done He groan M upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown 1 And love beyond degree ! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide. And shut his glories in, When Christ the blessed Saviour died. For man the creature's sin. 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face While his deai* cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe ; Here, Lord, I give myself away, Vl^ 522. Tis all that I can do. " Turn to the Lord,^^ Hosea xiv. 2. (s. m.) 1 IS this the kind return, And these the thanks we ow Thus to abui$e eternal love el Whence all our bles»i!»gs flow 11 2 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1.25 ■ 50 '"^™ 12.5 2.2 IIIIIM ill 1.8 1.4 — 6" i 1.6 % Va v: %^^> ^"^4 Mf'^J^ V '''^ 7 Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 4r 523 Repentance, hU 2 To what a stubbcrn frame . Has sin reduc'd our mind ! What strange rebeUious wretches \ye.^ And God as strangely kind I 3 Turn, turn us, mighty God, And mould our souls afresh. Break, sov'reign grace, these hearts of stone, And give us hearts of flesh. 4 Let past ingratitude Provoke our weeping eyes, ' And hourly as new mercies fall Let hourly thanks arise. OZo, « There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenieih*'*^ Luke XV. 10. (l. m.) 1 WHO can describe the joys that risa Thro' all the courts of paradise, To see a prodigal return, To see an heir of glory born ? 2 With joy the Father doth approve The fruit of his eternal love ; The Son with joy looks down, and sees The purchase of his agonies. 3 The Spirit takes delight to view The holy soul he form'd anew ; And saints and angels join to sing The growing empire of their King. 524. " Righteousness, sanctification, and rcdemp' tion,^^ 1 Cor. i. 30. (c. m.) 1 SINNERS, of Adam's fallen raccj Sinner's by practice too, In prayer, O God ! we seek thy face, In prayer for mercy sue. } h2i 524 Repentance. 1^25 If stone, fl' e angels 5U cdemp' 2 No trembling pfenitent to thee E'er turned and was denied, Accept, O Lord ! our only plea,— For us thy Son hath died. 3 For him, thy gift, thy name we bless. To us for whom he died, Through farth impute his righteousness, And we are justified. 4 Nor rest we here, thou God of love ! May we, for whom he died. Receive thy Spirit from above, And thus be sanctified. 5 At length, made holy, just, forgiven, Through Christ who for us died. May we, exchanging earth for heaven, With him be glorified. 525. <« Skew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant U9 • thy salvation.^^ PsslmAxxxY, 7 » (cm.) 1 LORD, at thy feet we sinners lie, And knock at mercy's door : With heavy heail and downcast eye. Thy favour we implore. 2 On us i\\e vast extent display Of thy forgiving love ; Take all our heinous guilt away ; This heavy load remove. 3 'Tis mercy — mercy we implore ; Let thy compassion move. Thy grace is an exhaustless store. And thou thyself art love. 525 Repentance, 526 4 Oh ! for thine own, for Jesus' sake, Our numerous sins forgive ! Thy grace our rocky hearts can break, And breaking, quick relieve. 5 Thus melt us down, thus make us bend, And thy dominion own ; Nor let a rival more pretend To repossess thy throne. 526. <tf Uphold me with thy free Spirit.^^ Psalm li. 12. (l. m.) 1 GREAT God ! before thy throne I bow, And raise my hands in fervent prayer ; For thou canst every good bestow, And thou canst banish every care. 2 Timorous and sad, I durst not plead, Did not thy word this hope impart, That Christ himself will intercede. And crown the wishes of my heart. 3 Encouraged thus, I humbly crave Pardon for sins and errors past ; And trust in sovereign grace to save, And to uphold me to the last. 4 When pain and sorrow bring me low, And nought on earth delight can give, Thy sweetest comforts then bestow : Bid hope and faith in vigour live. 5 Till I shall wing my joyous flight To regiona all unknown before, And dwell in thine unclouded light, And praise and love thee evermore. 52': 521 6i 527 Regeneration. 52 527. « Created in Christ Jesus unto good irorfe.'* Ephes. ii. 10. {c, m.) 1 NOT all the outward forms on earth, Nor rites that God hath given, Nor will of man, nor blood, r or birth. Can raise a soul to heav'n. 2 The sov'reign will of God alone Creates us heirs of grace i Born in the image of his Son A new, peculiar race. 3 The Spirit, like some heav'nly wind, Breathes on the sons of flesh, Creates anew the car'nal mind. And forms the man afresh. 4 Our quicken'd souls awake, and rise # From the long sleep of death ; On heav'nly things we fix our eyes. And praise employs our breath. 52o. « With men it is impossible^ but not tuiih God.^> Mark X. 27. (cm.) 1 HOW shall feeble flesh and blood Burst through the bonds of sin t T he holy kin^om of out God, What man shall enter in 1 2 Despising all that worldlings love. By which the soul's enslaved. Forsaking all for things above, — Oh, who can thus be saved 1 3 He who made all things, He who eaid, " Let there be light," can give This saving strength, can raise the dead. And bid the sinner live. II »l i..x i lienunciation of tlie World, 530 .o^*^ 4 And will not he who ransomed man^ A Saviour's work fulfil ? Aln 'ghty is his power : he can. Boundless his love : he will. 5 His word, his Spirit, all ensures To them who truat his love. Here, saints, shall victory be yours, And crowns of joy above. 02^7. « Strive, to enter in at the strait gate*^* Luke xiii. 34. (l. m.) 1 BROAD is the road that leads to death, And thousands walk together there ; But wisdom shows a narrower path With here and there a traveller. ^<^. ^ * Deny thyself, and take thy cross,' Is the Redeemer's great command ; Nature must count her gold but dross If she would gain this heav'nly land. 3 The fearful soul that tires and faints. And walks the ways of God no more, Is but esteem'd almost a saint. And makes his own destruction sure. 4 Lord, let not all my hopes be vain ; Create my heart entirely new. Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, Which false apostates never knew. 530. <i That he might deliver us from this present evil world.^' Gal. i. 4. (l. m.) i I SEND the joys of earth away. Away, ye tempters of the mind. False as the smooth deceitful sea, And empty ai the whistling wind. 530 Renunciation of the Tf^at'ld, 531 2 Your streams were floating me along Down to the gulf of deep despair, And whilst I listen'd to your song, They had almost convey'd me there. 3 Lord, I adore thy matchless grace, That warn'd me of that dark abyss. That drew me from those treach'rous seas. And bade me seek superior bliss. 4« Now to the shining realms above I stretch my hands, and glance mine eyes ; O for the pinions of a dove To bear me to the upper skies. -^ 5 There, from the presence of my God . Oceans of endless pleasure roll ; There would I fix my last abode, And satisfy my longing soul. 531. « The fashion of this world passeth away. "^^ 1 Cor. vii. 29—31. (c. m.) ' 1 HOW vain are all things here below ! How false, and yet how fair ! Each pleasure hath its poison too, And every sweet a snare. 2 The brightest things below the sky Give but a flattering light ; We should suspect some danger nigh Where we possess delight. 3 Our dearest joys, and nearest friends, The partners of our blood, How they divide our wav'ring minds, And leave but half for God ! X ■■■^ V 531 / Benunciation of the World. 5312 4 The fondness of a creature's love^ How strong it strikes the sense ! Thither the warm affections move) Nor can we call them thence. 5 My Saviour, let thy beauties be. My soul's eternal food ; And grace command my heart away, From all created good. ' Ou J* « For here have we no contimting city.'^ Heb. .xiii. 14. (l. m.) 1 " WE'VE no abiding city here ;" This may distress the worldly mind ; ^ But should not cost the saint a tear, Who hopes a better rest to find. 2 " We've no abiding here ;'* Sad truth, were this ue our home : But let this truth our spirits cheer, " We seek a city yet to come." 3 *< 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. 4 " We've no abiding city here ;" We seek a city out of sight: Zion its name, — ^the Lord is there : It shines with everlasting light. 5 Oh, sweet abode of peace and love, Where pilgrims freed from toil are blest ! Had I the pinions of a dove, . I'd fly to thee and be at rest. \ 532 533 Benuneiatum of thei World. 533t 6 But hush, my soul, nor dare repme : The time my God appoints is best. While here, to do his will be mine ; And his to fix my time of rest* 533. « By whom the world is crucified unto tm.^'^ Gal. vi. 14- (c. M.) 1 LET worldly minds the world pursue 5 What are its charms to me ? Once I admired its trifles too ; < , ; But grace hath set me free. 2 Its pleasures now no longer please. No more content afford : i^-j\ Far from my heart be joys like these^ * Now I have known the Lord. 3 As by Ae light of opening day The stars are all concealed ; So earthly pleasures fade away, When Jesus is revealed. « 4 Creatures ! no more divide my choice : I bid you all depart. His name, and love, and gracious voiceji. Have fixed my roving heart; 5 Now, Lord ; I would be thine alone,. And wholly live to thee : — But may I hope that thou wilt own . A worthless worm like me ? 6 Yes, though of sinners e'en the worst,, I cannot doubt thy will 5 For, if thou hadst not loved me first, I had refused thfee still. KK :» i 534. u ■I Self Dedication. 535 Oij4. « Present your bodies a living sacrifice,'*^ Rom. xii. 1. (c. m.) 1 BEING of beings, God of love ! // To thee our hearts we raise : Thine all-sustaining power we prove, And gladly sing thy praise. * 2 Thine, wholly thine, we want to be ; Our sacrifice receive. Made, and preserved, and saved by thee, * To thee ourselves we give. \ 3 Come, Holy Ghost ! the Saviour's love, Shed in our hearts abroad : So shall we ever live, and move. And be with Christ in God. OoD, << Whosoever shall he ashamed of me . . of him also shall thfi Son of man be ashamed,'^ Mark viii. 38. (j,. m.) , , ^ 1 JESUS ! and shall it ever be ** ' ^ * A mortal man asham'd of thee ! ^ Asham'd of thee, whom angels praise. Whose glories shine thro' endless days. 2 Asham'd of Jesus sooner far Let evening blush to own a star ; He sheds the beams of light divine, O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Asham'd of Jesus ! just as soon Let midnight be asham'd of noon ; 'Tis midnight with my soul till he, Bright Morning-Star ! bid darkness flee. 4 Asham'd of Jesus ! that dear Fiiend On whom my hopes of , heaven depend ! No ; when I blush — be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 53; 53 s-* ■ t 53 535 lee, re. ' », . of him '9 ee. id! le, 535 Self Dedication, 536 i 5 A sham' J of Jesus ! yes, I may, ] When I've no guilt to wash away, r » No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. 6 'Till then — nor is my boasting vain — i 'Till then, I boast a Saviour slain ! And may this my glory he, That Christ is not asham'd of me ! .» I -.J 536. 1 « I am not ashamed J^ 2 Tim. i. 12. (c. m.) I'M not asham'd to own my Lord,' '^*- Or to defend his cause, Maintain the honour of his word, v-f T^ The glory of his cross, i// 2 Jesus, my God, I know his name. His name is all my trust, *" Nor will he put my soul to shame, ' Nor let my hope be lost. 3 Firm as his throne his promise stands. And he can well secure _ What I've committed to his hands/ ^^ Till the decisive hour. • ■ 4} Then will he owa my worthless name Before his Father's face. And in the New Jerusalem, , . . Appoint my soul a place. 537, ^i.Yiddyour^lvesAmto God,^^ Rom.vi. 13. (s. M.) 1 LORD! in the strength of grace, With a glad heart and free, Myself, my residue of days, I consecrate to theei"^'^"^' 537 Self Dedication. 539 3 Thy ransomed servant, I Restore to thee thy own ; And from this qioment live or die To serve my God alone. ^ ^^ 510 2 538. " Present your bodies a living saerifice,^^ Horn. xii. 1. (c. m.) ^ ,^ ■tiT 1 HOW can I sink with such support. As my eternal God, ' ' Who bears the earth's foundations up, And spreads the heav'ns abroa-? I i 1 2 How can I die while Jesus lives, ^ * Who rose and left the dead 1 Pardon and grace my soul receives From mine exalted head. 3 AH that I am, and all I have Shall be for ever thine, Whate'er my duty bids me give, My cheerful Wnds resign. r 4 Yet if I might make some reserve. And duty did not call, I love my God with zeal so great That I should give him all. 539. << Cfodsent not his San into the world to con^ demn the worlds** John iii. 16 — 18. (l.m.) 1 NOT to condevm the sons of men Did Christy thQ Skm of God, appear \ No weapons ill his hand^ arc ^eeny No flaming sword, oor thunder there. 5i0 Fmik. 541 2 Such was the pity of our God, ,", He lovM the race of man so well, He 8ent his Son to bear our load *'' Of sins, and save our souls from hell. 3 Sinners, believe the Saviour's word, Trust in his mighty name and live ; A thousand joys his lips afford. His hands a thousand blessings give. 54:0. « J%e lighteousness which is of God by faith.'' Phil. iii. 7—9. (l- m.) 1 NO more, my God, I boast no more Of all the duties I have done ; I quit the hopes I held before To trust the merits of thy Son, 2 Now, for the love I bear his name, What was my gain, I count my loss ; My former pride I call my shame, And nail my glory to his cross. 3 Yes, and I must and will esteem All things but loss for Jesus' sake : may my soul be found in him, And of his righteousness partake. 4 The best obedience of my hands Dares not appear before thy throne ; But faith can answer thy demands By pleading what my Lord hath done. Oil . *^ By the law is the knowledge ofsin.^^ Rom. iii. 19—22. (c. m.) 1 VAIN are the hopes the sons of men On their own works have built ; Their hearts by nature all unclean, And all their actions guilt. kk2 I **, 541 The Christian Conflict* 542 2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths Without a murmuring word. And the whole race of Adam stand Gruilty before the Lord^ 3 In vain we ask God's righteous law To justify us now, Since to convince and to condemn ' Is all the law can do. ^ Jef<us, how glorious is thy grace !-— When in thy name we trust, Our faith receives a righteousness That ma^es the sinner just. 542, ii There the weary he at re»/." Job iii. 17. (CM.) 1 COURAGE, my soul ! behold the prize The Saviour's love provides ; Eternal life beyond the skies For all whom here he guides. 2 The wicked cease from tro\ibling there 5 The weary are at rest ; Sorrow, and sin, and pain, and care. No more approach the blest. 3 A wicked world and wicked heart . With Satan are combined : Each acts a too successful part, ^ In harassing my mind. 4 But, fighting in my Savionr^s strength. Though mighty are my foes, I shall a conqueror be ^t lengdi O'er all that can appose* 542 5#S The Christian Confiict. b%^ . 17. 5 Then why, my soul, complain or ieai* t The crown of glory see. ' The more I tml and suffer here. The sweeter rest wiM be. 543. ^ Your life is hid with Christ in Goi/* Col, iii. 3. (c. M.) 1 REJOICE, bdiever, in the Lord, Who makes your cause his own ; The hope that^s built upon his word. Can ne'er be overthrown. - 2 Though many foes beset your road, And feeble is your arm, Your life is hid with Christ, in God, Beyond the reach of harm. 3 Weak as you, are you shall not faint ; Or fainting, shall not die. Jesus, the strength of every saint, While aid you from on high. 4 Though unperceived by mortal sense. Faith sees him always near, A guide, a glory, a defence : Tlien what have you to fear 1 5 As surely as he overcame, And triumphed once fbr you ; So surely you that love his name. Shall through him triumph too. 544. cc j^s tJiy days^ so shall thy strength he.^* Deut. xxxiii. 25.* (l. m.) 1 AFFLICTED saint ! to Christ draw neari Thy Saviour's gracious promise hear: v. His faithful word declares to tbee, ^ That as thy days, thy strength shall be. 5i4 The Christian Conflict 545 2 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong; And if the conflict should be long, Thy Lord will make the tempter flee, For as thy days, thy strength shall h%, 3 Should persecution rage and flame, Still trust in thy Redeemer's name. In flery trials thou shalt see, , That as thy days, thy strength shall be. 4 When called by him to bear the cross. Reproach, affliction, pain, or loss, Or deep distress, or poverty. Still as tjiy days, thy strength shall be. 5 When death at length appears in view, Christ's presence shall thy fear subdue. He comes to set thy spirit free ; And as thy days, thy strength shall be. iiifi 045. « Because I live^ ye shall live aZso.'* John xiv. 19. (L. M.) 1 WHEN sins and fears prevailing rise, And fainting hope almost expires, Jesus, to thee I lift mine eyes. To thee I breathe my soul's desires. 2 Art thou not mine, my living Lord 1 And can my hope, my comfort, die, Fixed on thine everlasting word. The word that built the earth and sky ? 3 If my immortal Saviour lives, Then my immortal life is sure. His word a firm foundation gives: Here let me build, and rest stxmre. 545 545 T/ie Christian ConflicK^ 548 )hn 4 Here let my faith unshaken divelK Immoveable the promise stands: Nor all the powers of earth or hell Can e'er disso) ve the sacred bands. 5 Here, O my soul, thy trust repose. If Jesus is forever mine. Not death itself, that last of foes. Shall break a union so divine. 546. « Blmed are aXt they that wait f(yr him.'** Is«ia\^ XXX. 18. (8. M.) 1 YOUR harps, ye treihHting saints, Down from the willovirs take : Loud to the praise of love divine Bid every string awake. 2 Though in a foreign land, We are not for from home ^ And nearer to our house above We every moment come. ^ 3 His grace will to the end Stronger and brighter shine : Nor present things, nor things to come Shall quench the spark divine. 4 When we in darkness walk. Nor fed the heavenly flame, '^^^'^ ,-- Then is the lame to trust our God, And rest upon his name« 5 Soon shall our doubts and fean Subside at his control : His loving-kindness shall break through The midnight of the soul. 547 Tfie Christian Conflict, 548 ?. ?^ / ' 6 Blest is the man, God, That stays himself on thee : Who waits for thy salvation. Lord, Shall thy salvation see. 047. «< Ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inherUance?^ Deut* xii. 9. (c. m.) 1 OH, say not, think not in thy heart, I here vyill take my rest. Remember, thou a pilgrim art A sojourner confessed. 2 Think of thy dwelling as a tent. Thy business is—advance. But foes on robbing thee are bent, Of thine inheritance. 3 Remember, then, thy heavenly birth : Despise the worldling's frown ; Nor let this false deceitful earth Beguile thee of thy crown. 4 Yield not to duU and slumbrous ease, The prize, thy life, at stake. Repose is danger ; sleep, disease ; And ievf that )4umber wake. 5 'Tis immortality we seek, — A free, yet rish reward. But sin is strong, and iiesh is weak: Increase our faith, Lord ! ; 548. <i Hearihou in heaven^ thy dweUing^placey and when thou hearest, forgive,^^ 1 Kings viii. 30. (C. M.) 1 FATltER of all our mercies, thou In whom we move and live ! ..^ Hear lis in heaven,, thy dwelling, nov^^' And ansvi^er, and forgive. 54S r i. 5< 548 7%e Christian Conflict, 549 M.) 2 When, bound with sins and trespasses, From wrath we fain would flee, Lord, cancel our unrighteousness. And set the captives free. 3 When, harassed by ten thousand foes. Our helplessness we feel, Oh give the weary soul repose. The wounded spirit heal. 4 When dire temptations gather round, Or threaten, or allure, By storm or calm, may we be found In thee our refuge sure. 5 When age advances, may we grow, In faith, and hope, and love ; And walk in holiness below, To holiness above. 6 When earthly joys and cares depart, Desire and sorrow cease, Be thou the portion of our heart : In thee may we have peace. 7 When flames the elements destroy, And worlds in judgment stand, May we lift up our heads with joy, And meet at thy right hand. : 'i i \ ; i I 549. « JLord, to whom shaU we go ? Thou hast the words of eternal life,^^ John vi. 68 (l. m.) 1 THOU only Sovereign of my heart, My Refuge, my almighty Friend ! And can my soul from thee depart. On whom alone my hopes depend t h 549 The Christian ConJUct, 550 2 Whither, ah ! whither should I go, A wretched wanderer from my Lord ? Can this dark world of sin and wo One glimpse of happiness afford ? 3 Eternal life thy woi-ds impart : On these my fainting spirit lives. Here sweeter comforts cheer my hearty Than the whole round of nature gives* 4" Thy name my inmost powers adore : Thou art my life, my joy, my care. Depart from thee ! — 'tis death — 'tis mjore : 'Tis endless ruin, deep despair. 5 Low at thy feet my soul >yould lie : Here safety dwells, and peace divine^ Still let me live beneath thine eye. For life, eterhal life is^thine. OOU. U We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.^^ Acts xiv. 22. (s. M.) 1 AS strangers here below, With various woes oppressed, We must through tribulation go To our eternal rest. Thus Christ, our glorious Head, Ascended to his throne = Why should his saints refuse to tread "the way their Lord has gone ?v Xiie path to glory lies Through conflict and distress : But joyful we at length shall rise, The kingdom to poBsess. -A 551 The Christian Conflict Courage • 556 55 1 • « Endure hardness^ as a good scldwr of Jesus Christ.^^ 2 Tim* ii. 3. (l. m.) 1 STAND up, my soul, shake off thy fear, And gird the gospel-armour on, March to the gates of endless joy, Where Jesus, thy great Captain's gone. 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course, But hell and sin are vanquished (oes^ Thy Saviour nail'd them to the cross. And sung the triumph when he rose. 3 What though thine inward lusts rebel, 'Tis but a struggling gasp for life ; The weapons of victorious grace Shall slay thy sins, and end the strife. 4 Then let my soul march boldly on. Press forward to the heav'nly gate. There peace and joy eternal reign, And glitt'ring robes for conqu'rors wait. 5 There siiu^ I wear a starry crown. And triumph in almighty grace, While all the armies of the skies Join in my glorious Leader's praise. 552. « They that wait upoWthe Lord shall renew their strength. ^^ Is. xl. 27 — 31. (c. m.) 1 WHENCE do odr mournful thoughts arise? And where V: our courage fled ? Have restless sin and raging hell Struck all our comforts dead? 2 Have we forgot th' Almighty name That fontiM the earth and sea ? And can an all-creating arm , Grow weary or decay ?s ''' LI 652 llie Christian Conflict — Catira^e, 553 3 Treasures of everlasting might ' In our Jehovah dwell ; He gives the conquest to the weak, And treads their foes to hell. 4 Mere mortal power shall fade and die, And youthful vigour cease ; But they that wait upon the Lord Shall feel their strength increase. 5 They shall mount up, on eaglet' wings, Celestial bliss to taste ; Till their unwearied feet arrive At heaven's eternal rest. 553 5 554 1 553. « They shall run and not he weary,*' Is. xl. 31. (l. m,j 1 AWAKE, our souls, away, our fears, Let every trembling thought be gone ; Awake, and run the heav'nly race. And put a cheerful courage on. 2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road, And mortal spirits tire and faint ; But they forget the mighty God Who feeds the strength of every saint. 3 The mighty God, whose glorious power For ever shines in nature's frame Whose wisdom is unsearchable ; Whose word is changeless as his name. 4 From thee, the overflowing spring, Our souls shall drink a fresh supply While such as trust their native strength "Shall melt away, and droop, and die. 553 553 The Christian Conflict— Com age. 554 5 Swift ai. an eagle cuts the air We'll mount aloft to thine abode, On wings of love our souls shall fly, *' Nor tire amid the heav'nly road. 554. « Fight the good fight offaith.^^ 1 Tim vi. 12. (c, M.) 1 DO I believe what Jesus saith, And think the gospel true 1 Lord, make me bole' to own my faith. And practice virtue too. 2 Suppress my shame, subdue Arm me with heav'nly zeal my fear. That 1 may make thy power appear, And works of praise fulfil. 3 If men shall see my virtue shine. And spread my name abroad. Thine is the power, the praise is thine, My Saviour and my God. 4 Thus when the saints in gloiy meet, Their lips proclaim thy grace ; They cast their honours at thy feet. And own their borrow'd rays. 5 Are we the soldiei's of the cross T The followers of the Lamb 1 And shall we fear to own his cause,. Or blush to speak his name I 6 Now we must fight if we would reign ; • Increase our courage, Lord ! We'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 555 The Chrintian Confiict — Courage. 556 7 Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer though they^re slain ; They see the triuniph from afar, And shall with Jesus reign. 8 When that illustrious day shal* .0, And all thy armies shine In rol)e8 of victory through the skies, . The glory shall be thine. 55 >. « God is faithful, who wiU not suffer you to be tempted c^xyve that ye are aMe." 1 Cor. X. 13. (L. M.) 1 NOW let the feeble all be strong, And make Jehovah's arm their song : His shield is spread o'er every saint ; And thus supported, who shall faint ? 2 What though the hosts of hell engage With mingled cruelty and rage? A faithful God restrains their hands, And chains them down in iron bands. 3 Bound by his word, he will display A strength proportioned to our day: And when united trials meet, Will shew a path of safe reti'eat. 4 Thus far we prove that promise good^ Which Jesus ratified with blood : Still is he gracious, wise, and just, And stil^ in him let Israel trust. 556. « Therefore let us not sleep, as do others ; but let us watch and be sober » 1 Thess. v. 6. (L. M.) 1 O ISRAEL 1 to thy tents repair: Why thus secure on hostile ground 1 • Thy l*ord commands thee to beware ; For many foes thy camp surround. 55( 556 556 Tf^ ChrUtian Conflkl—Courage, 557 2 The trumpet gives a martial ptrain ; O iHraei ! gird tliee for the fight. Arino, the combat to maintain ; Arise, and put thy foes to flight. 3 Oh sleep not thou as others do : Awake, be vigilant, be brave. The coward, and the sluggard too, Must wear the fetters of the slave. 4 A nobler lot is cast for thee : A crown awaits thee in the skics^ With such a hope, shall Israel flee. And yield, through weariness, the prize t 5 No ! though a careless world repose In fatal slumbera through life's day, Israel, prcpared for victory, goes. And bears the glorious prize away. 557. « Commit thy way unto the Lord, . . and he shall bring it to pass. ^^ Psalm xxvi. 5. (s. M. double.) 1 GIVE to the winds thy fears j i Hope, and be undismayed. God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears : God shall lift up thy head. Through waves, through clouds andstorms^ He gently clears thy way. Wait thou his time ; so shall the night iSooii end in joyous day. 2 He every where hath sway, And all things serve his might. _ His every act pure blessing is ; His path unsullied light. When he makes bare is arm, What shall his work withstand ? When he his people's cause defends, Who, who shall stay his hand? ll2 557 The Chmtian Confl'iet —Courage. 558 551 8 lA»avo to his Hovoreign will, To choonc, and to commntid ; Witli wonder Allod, thou then Hhalt own, How wide, how Htrong h'lH hand. Thou comprehcnd'at him not ; Yet earth and heaven tell, God BitH 88 Bov'roign on the throne j Ho ruleth all things well. 4 Thou secBt our weaknesB, Lord j Our hearts are known to thee. Oh, lifi thou up the sinking hand ; Confirm the feeble knee. Let us, in life and death, Boldly thy truth declare ; And publish, with our latest breath, Thy love and guardian caiH). 568. « An6 *h(i ransomed of the Lord shall rcturny and come to Zion with songs,^^ Isaiah xxxv. 10. (c. M.) 1 SINO, ye redeemed of the Lortl j Your great Deliverer sing. Pilgrims, for Zion's city bound, Be joyful in your King. 2 See the fair way his hand hath made, How peaceful and Jjow plain : The simplest trav'ller shall not err. Nor seek the road in vain, 3 No ravening lion shall destroy. Nor lurking serpent wound : Safety, support, and heavenly joy, Through all the way are found. 51 ft58 558 Ttie Chriitian Conflict— Courage. 559 saiah 4 A hand divine ihall lead you on, AIniiir the hlisHful road : Till to the sacred mount yo riiic, And city of your God. 5 There garlandii of immortal joy Shall bloom on every head ; While pain, and sorrow, and distresi, Like shadowH all are fled; () Proceed in your Redeemer's strength j Pursue his footsteps still ; And let the pro8i>ect ^hoer your eyes, While you ascend die hill. 559. « We wrestle not against flesh and bloody but . . . agaiiist the rulers of the darkness of this worldJ*^ Eph. vi. VI. (l. m.) 1 THE Christian warrior, — see him stand In the whole armour of his God : The Spirit's sword is in his hand ; His feet are with the gospel shod. 2 In panoply of truth complete, Salvation's helmet on his head, With righteousness, a breastplate meet, And faith's broad shield before him spread, 3 He wrestles not with flesh and blood, But principalities and powers. Rulers of darkness, like a flood, Nigh, and assailing at all hours. 4« Nor Satan's fiery darts alone. Quenched on his shield, at him are hurled \ The traitor in his heart is known, And the dire friendship of the world. i^59 The Christian Conflici—Courage. 560 5 Undaunted to the field he goes ; Yet vain were skill and valour there, Unless, to foil his legion-foes, The trustiest weapon were " all-prayer." 6 With this, Omnipotence he moves ; From this, the alien armies flee ; Till more than conqueror he proves, Through Christ, who gives him victory. 7 Thus, strong in his Redeemer's strength," Sin, death, and bell he tramples down ; Fights the good fight, and wins at length, Through mercy, an immortal crown. 5 560* « Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling J*^ Jude xxiv. 25. (s. ai.) 1 TO God the only wise. Our Saviour and our King. Let all the oaints below the skies Their humble praises bring. 2 'Tis his almighty love. His counsel, and his care. Preserves us safe from sin and death, And every hurtful snare. 3 He will present our souls Unblemish'd and complete. Before tlie glory of his face. With joys divinely great. i Then all the chosen seed Shall meet around the throne, Shall bless the conduct of his grace, _ ' And make his wonders known. 560 56! The CJm$tiafiConfti€(-'Courid^e, 562 5 To out, Becleemer God Wisdom ami, power belongs, Immortal crowns ot majesty^ And everlasting son^* 561. « I press toward the mp'k,^\ Phil. ^i. 12—14. (€. M.) 1 AWAKE, iny soul, stretch e^'ry nerve, And press with vigour on : A heav'nly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A doud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey t Forget the steps already trod. And onwaid urge thy way. 3 'Tis God^s all'-animating voice, That calls thee from on high ; His hand presents th' immorteil prize To thine aspiring eye : — 4 That prize with peeriess glories bright, — Which shall new lustre boast, When victors' wreaths and monarclis' geips Shall blend in common dust. 5 Blest Saviour, introduced by Thee, Have I my race begun ^ And crown 'd with vict'ry, at thy feet I'll l^y my honours down. 662. *^ My grace is sufficient for thee,^* 2 Cor. xii. 7 — 10. (L. M.) 1 LET me but hear my Saviour say, * Strength shall be equal to thy day,* Then I rejoice in deep distress. Leaning on all-sufficient grace. fv 56*2 Safety and Confidence in Christ. 563 2 I can do all things, or can bear All sufferings, if my Lord be there ; Sweet pleasures mingle with the pains, While his own hand my head sustains. 3 I glory in infirmity, That Christ's own power may rest on me j When I am weak, then am I strong, Grace is my shield, and Christ my song, 563. t( Jt U God that justijieth." Rora. viii. 33. (L. M.) 1 WHO shall the Lord's elect condemn t 'Tis God that justifies their souls, And mercy likie a mighty stream, O'er all their sins divinely rolls. 2 Who shall adjudge the saints to hell ? 'Tis Christ that suffered in their stead, And the salvation to fulfil. Behold him rising from the dead. 3 He lives, he lives, and sits above. For ever interceding there : Who shall divide us from his love 1 Or what should tempt us to despair ? 4. Shall persecution, or distress. Famine, or sword, or nakedness T He that hath lov'd us bears us through, And makes us more than conquerors too. 5 Faith hath an overcoming power, It triumphs in the dying hour ; Christ is our life, our joy, our hope, Nor can we sink with such support. 5( 563 le ii. 33. 'i> i 663 Safety and Confidence in Christ. ^564 6 Not all that men on earth can do. Nor powers on high, nor powers below, Shall cause his mercy to remove, Or separate us from his love. 664. « And that Rock was Christ.^^ 1 Car. x. 4. (7's.) 1 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 pure. 2 Not the labours of my hands Can fulfil thy law's demands. Could my zeal no respite know. Could my tears for ever flow. This for sin could rot atone : Thou must save, and thou alone. 3 In my hand no price I bring : Simply to thy cross I cling ; Naked, come to Thee fof dress ; Helpless, look to thee for grace ; Leprous, to the Fountain fly : Wash me. Saviour, or I die f I 0. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, — When my eyes shall close in death,-*- When I soar to worlds unknown, — See Thee on thy judgment-throne, — Rock of ages, cleft for me, ^ Let me hide myself in Thee ! 565 Safety and Confidence inCkrkU 565 565. ;v << Whfi ^ve fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before ws." Heb, vi. 18. (7'8.) 56 5C 1 Jesus ! Refuge of my soul I Let me to thy bosom fiy, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Saviour, hide. Till the storm of life be past : Safe into the haven guide : Oh, receive my soul at last. 2 Other refuge have T none ; Hangs my helpless soul on tliee. Leave^ ah ! leave me not alone ; ' Still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed ; All my help from thee I bring : Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Thou, Christ ! art all I want: More than all in thee I find Raise the fallen, jcheev the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name : I am all unrighteousness. False, and full of sin I am : Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with thee is found ; Grace to cover all my sin. Let the healing streams abound : Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art ; Freely let me take of thee. Spring thou up within my heart : Rise to all eternity. i 565 566 Safety and Confidence in Christ. 566 I upon j*^ 566. t< which hope we have as an anchor of the soitZ." Heb. vi. 19. (h. m.) 1 JESUS ! at thy command^ I launch into the deep, And leave my native land, Where sin lulls all asleep : For thee I fain would all resign, And sail to heaven with thee and thine. 2 Thou art ray pilot wise ; My compass is thy word. My soul each storm defies. While I have such a Lord. I trust thy faithfulness and power, To save me in the tryin-j hour. 3 Though rocks and quicksands deep Through all my passage lie. Yet Christ will safely keep, And guide me with his eye : My anchor, hope, shall firm abide, And I each boisterous storm outride. 4- By faith I see the land, The port of endless rest. My soul, thy sails expand, And fly to Jesus' breast ! Oh may I reach the heavenly shore Where winds and waves distress no mdre ! 5 Whene'er becalmed I lie. And storms forbear to toss. Be thou, my Lord, still nigh, Lest I should suffer loss : For more the treacherous calm I dread, Than tempests bursting o'er my head. M M 5t>7 , 71i£ Hope of Glory. 568 6 Come, heavenly wind, and blow A prosperous gale of grace, To waft from all below To heaven, my destined place ! Then, in full sail, my port I'll find, And leave the world and sin behind. 567. << There is laid up for me a crown ofngh- teousnessJ' 2 Tim. iv. 8. (c. m.) 1 GOD hath laid up in heaven, for me, A crown which cannot fade ; The righteous Judge, at that great day, Shall place it on my head. 12 Nor hath the King of grace decreed This prize for me alone ; But all that love and long to see Th' appearance of ais Son. 3 Jesus the Lord shall guard me safe From evexy ill design ; And to his heav'iily kingdom keep This feeble soul of mine. 4 God is my everlasting aid. And hell shall rage in vain ; To him be highest glory paid, And endless praise — Amen. 568. « In my Father'' s house are many mansions, ^^ John xiv. 2. (c. r > 1 WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, 1 bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. \ i fits 568 568 The Hope of Glory, 569 \ •) 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And tioUish darts be hurl'd, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And fac^ a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come^ And storms of sorrow fall, May I but safely reach my home, My God, my heav'n, my all. 4 There shall I bathe my weary soul In seas of heav'nly rest, And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. 1:" ons. 5> 569. <« And his sertants shall serve him^ and they shall see hisface,^^ Rev. xxii. 3, 4. (p. m.) 1 RISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings ; Thy better portion trace. Rise from transitory things, Towards heaven^ thy native place. Sun, and moon, and stars decay ; Time shall soon this earth remove : Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above ! 2 Rivers to the ocean runj Nor stay in all their course : Fire ascending seeks the sun : Both speed them to their source. So, a soul that's born of God, Pants to view his glorious face ; Upward tends to his abode. To rest in his embrace. 570 Faith our Guide to Glory ^^ 570 3 Ceaoe, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn : Press onward to the prize. Soon your Saviour will return Triumphant in the skies : Yet a season, and we know, Happy entrance will be given ; All our sorrows left below, And earth exchanged for heaven ! 570. « For we know — that we have a building of GoV^ 2 Cor. V. 1. 5—8. (c. m.> 1 THERE is a house not made with hands, Eternal and on high : And here my spirit waiting stands Till God shall bid it fly. 2 Shortly this prison of my clay Must be dissolved and fall ; Then, O my soul, with joy obey Thy heav'nly FatherV call. 3 'Tis he, by his almighty grace, , " That forms tliee fit for heav'n, And as an earnest of the place Has his own Spirit given. 4> We walk by faith of joys to come, Faith lives upon his word \ But while the body is our home We're absent from the Lord. 5 'Tis pleasant to believe thy grace. But we had rather see ; We would be absent from the flesh, And present. Lord, with thee. 5' 6' ■ 5: 570 Iding of nds, 571 671 t^aith our Guide to Qlory. 572 « We walk byfaithy not 6y tight 2 Cor. V. 7. (l. m.) j> 1 'TIS by the faith of joys ta come We walk thro' deserts dark as night ^ Till we arrive at heav'n, our home, Faith is our guide, and faith our light. 2 The want of sight she well supplies, She ntakes the pearly gates appear ; Far into distant worlds she pries. And brings eternal glories near, 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, While faith inspires a heav'nly ray, Though lions roar and tempests blow, And rocks and dangers till the way. 4 So Abra'm by divine command Left his own house to walk with God ; His faith beheld the promis'd land, And fir'd his zeal along the road. 072. « Clouds and darkness are round about him,^^ Ps. xcyii. 2. (l. m.) 1 LORD, we adore thy vast designs. The obscure abyss of providence ! Too deep to sound with mortal lines, — Too dark to vifew with feeble sense. 2 Now thou array'st thine awful face In angry frowns, without a smile ; We, through the cloud, believe thy g»*ace. Secure of thy compassion still. 3 Through seas and storms of deep distress We sail by faith, and not by sight; Faith guides us in tl\e wilderness, Through all the briar:^ and the night. MM t o 573 HoHneis desired, andproMced* 174 57^ i ' . 4 Father ! if yet thy lifted rod fiesolve to scourge us here below < Still we must lean upon our God, Thine arm shall bear us safely through. 673. << My sofiy gh)e me thy hcart,^^ Prov, "- xxiii. 26. (c. m.) 1 OH for a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free ; A heart that's sprinkled with the blood So freely shed for me ! 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My great 1 edeemer's throne 5 Where only Christ is heard to speak ; . ' Where Jesus reigns alone. 3 An humble, lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean, Which neither death nor life can part From him that dwells witfiin. 4 A heart in every thought renewed, And filled with love divine j Perfect, and right, and pure, and good j A copy, Lord, of thine, 15 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart ; Come qi^ickly from above : Write thy new name upon my heart f I ft | Thy new best name of Jove. 674. « Enoch walked mth GodJ^ Gen, v. 24. fb. M.) 1 O FOR a closer walk ^ith God, M A calm and heavenly irame 1 A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb ! t 57^ 1 f^v «•?*, %u 574 Holineu dented, and produced. 575 { 2 Where is the bleaiedness I knew| When firat I saw the Lord ? Where is ;he soul-refreshing view Of JesuB, anci his word ? 3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed ! How sweet their memory still ! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill. 4 Return, holy Dove ! return, Sweet messenger of rest ! I hate the sinn that made thee mouTDi And drove thee from my breast. 5 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be ; Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 6 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. 4^ 575. « Before I was afflicted I went astray A^^ Psalm cxix. 67. (l. m.) 1 O HOW I love diy holy word, Thy gracious covenant, Lord I It guides me in the peaceful way : I think upon it all the day. 2 What are the mines of shining wealth ; The strength of youth, the bloom of health I What are alt joys, compared with those Thine everlasting word bestows ! I'' 575 Holineii desired^ and produced* 576 3 Long unafflicted, undismayed, In pleasure's path secure I strayed : Thou mad'st me feel thy chastening rod, And then I turn'd to Thee, my God. 4 What though it pierced my fainting heart, I bless thy hand that caused the smart : It taught my tears awhile to flow, But saved me from eternal woe. 5 Oh ! hadst thou left mo unchastised. Thy precept I had still despised ; And still the snare in secret laid, ^ Had my unwary feet betrayed. 6 I love thee, therefore, O my God ! And long t' ascend thy bright abode ; Where, in thy presence fully blessed, Thy chosen saints for ever rest. 57o. « HoUnesSj without which no man shall see the Lord,^^ Heb. xii. 14. (l. m.) 1 HOLY Lord God ! I love thy truth. Nor dare thy least com mar '^Tient slight : Yet, pierced by sin, the seipent's tooth, , I mourn the anguish of the bite. 2 But, though the poison lurks within, Hope bids me still with patience wait Till death shall set me free from sin, Free from the only thing I hate. 3 Had I a throne above the rest. Where angels d archangels dwell ; One sin unslain within my breast. Would make that heaven as dark as hell. \ 57« rt, see ) 11. ^11 Holine$a desired^ and produced, 578 4 The prisoner sent to breathe fresh airi And blessed with liberty again, Would mourn, were he condemned to wear One link of all his former chain. 5 But oh ! no foe invades the bliss, When glory crowns the Christian's head. One view of Jesys as he is, Will strike all sin for ever dead, 077« << We should live soberly, righieouslyy and godly, in this present wond*^^ Titus ii« 10—12. (L. M.) 1 SO let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess, So let our works and virtues shine To prove the doctrine all divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclairti abroad The honours of our Saviour God ; When the salvation reigns within. And grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied. Passion and envy, lust and pride 5 While justice, temperance, truth, and love Our inward piety approve. 4 Religion bears our spirits up. While we expect that blessed hoJ>e, — > The bright appearance of the Lord, — And faith stands leaning on his «vord. 578. « Desire the sincere mUk of the uoord^ that ye may grow thei'ehy,^^ 1 Pet.ii. 2. (c. m.) 1 AS new-bom babes desire the breast To feed, and grow, and thrive ; So saints with joy the gospel taste, And by the gospel live. n I ' k 578 77ie Spirii of Adoption, 579 2 Grace like an uncorrupting seed Abides and reigns within ; Immortal principles forbid The sons of God to sin. 3 Not by the terrors of a slave Do they perform his will. But with the noblest powenj they have His sweet commands fulfil. 4f They find access at every hour, To God within the veil : Hence they derive a quick'ning power, And joys that never fail. 5 happy souls ! O glorious state Of overflowing grace ! To dwell so near their Father's seat, And see his glorious face. 6 Lord, I address thy heav'nly throne ; Call me a child of thine. Send down the Spirit of thy Son To form my heart divine. 7 There shed thy choicest love abroad, And make my comforts strong : Then shall 1 say, « My Father God,* With an unwav'ring tongue. 579 2 580 1 579. *' Because ye are sons^ God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts J*^ Gal. iv. 6. (s. M.) BEHOLD what wondVous grace The Father hath bestow'd On sinners of a mortal race. To call them sons of God ! 579 579 Tlie SpirU of Adoption. 580 \ forth 2 'Tis no surprising thing That we should be unknown ; The Jewish world knew not their King^ God's well beloved Son. 3 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made ; But when we see our Saviour here, We shall be like our head. 4 A hope so much divine May trials well endure, May purge our souls from sense and sin, As Christ the Lord is pure. 5 If in my Father's love I share a filial part, Send down thy Spirit like a dove To rest upon my heart. 6 I would no longer lie A slave beneath the throne ; My faith shall Abba, Father, cry. And thou the I'indred own. 580. « Because ye are sor^y God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your Itearts cryingy Ahba^ Father^ Gal, iv. 6. (C. M.) 1 AND can my heart aspire so high, To say, « My Father, God ! " Lord ! at thy feet I fain would lie, And learn to kiss the rod. 2 I would submit to all thy will, For thou art good and wise. Let every anxious thought be still, Nor one faint murmur rise. 681 Communion with God, 582 ! I ■M 3 Thy love can cheer the darkest gloom, An(l bid me wait serene, Till hopes and joys immortal blooni, And brighten all the scene. 4 «* My Fatlier !" — Oh permit my heart To plead her humble claim, And ask the bliss those words impart In my Redeemer's name. 581 . << The Spii'it itself heareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God,^^ Rom. yiii. 16. (c. m.) 1 WHY should the children of a king Go mourning all their days ; ^ Great Comforter, descend, and bring Some tokens of thy grace. 2 Qost thou not dwell in all the saints, And seal the heirs of heav'n ? ' When wilt thou banish my complaints, And shew my sins forgiv'n ] 3 Assure my conscience of her part, In the Redeemer's blood ; And bear thy witness with my heart, That 1 am born of God. , 4 Thou £^rt the earnest of his love, The ple^ of joys to come ; And thy soft wings, celestial Dove, Will safe convey jne home, 582. <6 Let the meditation of my heart be accept- able in thy sight, O Lord,^' Ps. xix. 14. (L. M.) 1 MY God, permit me not to be ' A stranger to myself and thee ; Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove Forgetful of my highest love. 5i 5^ 582 582 Communion with God* &83 with our fGod:' 2 Why should my passions mix with estrth And thus debase my heav'nly birth ? Why should I deave to things beiovv, And let my God, my Saviour go t 3 Call me away from flesh and sense. One sovereign word can draw me thence ^ I would obey the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. 4 Be earth with all her scenes withdrawn, Let noise and vanity be gone ) In secret silence of the mind My heaven, and there my God, I find. ^ts, !»« accept- . xix. 14. 583. « But ye are come unto Mount ZionJ*^ Heb. xii. 18 — 24. (c. m. doubly.) 1 NOT to the terrors of the Lord, The tempest, fire, and smoke^ Not to the thunder of that word Which God on Sinai spoke ; But we are come to Zion's hill, The city of our God, Where milder words declare his will. And spread his love abroad. 2 Behold the innumerable host Of angels cloth'd in light ! Behold the spirits of the just, Whose faith is tum'd to sight ! Behold the bless'd assembly there. Whose names are writ in heav'n j And God, the judge of all, declares Their many sins forgiv'n. N N 5S3 Communion with God* 5g 3 The saiD/is on earth and heaven combine, And one communion make ; In Christ, the living head, they join, And of his grace partake. In such society as this, My weary soul would rest ; The man that dwells where Jesus is, Must be for ever blest. 5i % 584, f« Your life is hid with Christ in God.^* Col. iii. 3. (c. M.) 1 O KAPPY soul, that lives on high ; While men lie grov'ling here ! His hopes are fix'd above the sky, ^ And faith forbids his fear. 2 His conscience knows no secret stings, While peace and joy combine To form a life whose holy springs Are hidden and divine. 3 He waits in secret on his God ; His God in secret sees : Let earth be all in arms abroad ; He dwells in heav'nly peace. 4 His pleasures rise from things unseen, Beyond this world and time, Where neither eyes nor ears have been, Nor thoughts of sinners climb. ♦ 5 He wants no pomp nor royal throne To raise his figure here ; Content and pleas'd to live unknovvn Till Christ his life appear. 584 585 Peace and Joy in God* 586 ne. 6 He looks to hea^ ,5«9. hill » eternal To meet that glorious day : But patient waits his Saviour's To fetch his soul away. will 585. « AU things are yoursJ^ 1 Cor. iii. 21. (l.m.) 1 HOW vast the treasure we possess ! How rich thy hounty, King of grace ! This world is ours, and worlds to come : Earth is our lodge, and heav'n our home. 2 AU things are ; ^irs, the gifts of God ; l*he purchase of a Saviour's blood : While the good Spirit shows us how To use and to improve them too. 3 If peace and plenty crown my day^, They help me, Lord, to speak thy praise : If bread of sorrows be my food, Those sorrows work my lasting good. ^ 4 I would not change my blest estate For all the world calls good or great : • And while my faith can keep her hold/ ^ I envy not the sinner's gold. 5 Father, I wait thy daily will ; Thou shalt divide my portion still : Grant me on earth what seems thee best^^ Till death and heaven reveal the rest. 586. .'.'^ ** Yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant." 2. Sam. xxiii. 5. (c. m.) My God ! the covenant of thy love Abides for ever sure ; And in its matchless grace I feei My happiness secure. 58^ Peace and Joy in God* 587 2 Since thou, tae everlasting God^ My Father art become, JesuB my guardian and uy friend, And heaven my final home : — 3 I welcome all thy sovereign will. For all that will is love ; And when I know not yrblX thou dost, 1 wait the light above. 4* Thy covenant in the darkest gloom Shall heavenly rays impart. Which, when my eyelids close in death, Shall warm my chilling heart o87. << Let this mitid be hk fou uihkk was alto in Christ Jesvs.'' Phil. ii. 6- (7'«0 1 FATHER of eternal gra^! Glorify thyself in me. Meekly beaming in my face, # May the world thine image see. 2 Happy only in thy love, Poor, unfriended, or unknown ; Fix my thoughts on things above y Stay my heart on thee alone. 3 Humble, holy, all resigned To thy will,— tfiy will be done ! Give me, Lord, the perfect mind Of thy well-beloved Son. 4 Counting gain and glory loss, May I tread the paQi he trod ; Die wiUi Jesus on the cross, Rise with him to thee, my God. 5« 58 5S 587 588 Joy in God* 589 Uoin 588. « God^my exceeding joy.^^ Ps. xliii. 4. (c. M.) 1 MAJESTIC sweetness sits entiironM Upon the Saviour's brow : His head with radiant glories crown'd His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 To him I owe my life and breath. And all the joys I have. He makes me triumph over death. And saves me from the grave. 3 To heaven, the place of his abode, He brings my weary feet ; Shews me the glories of my Grod, And makes my joys complete. 4 Since from his bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give. Lord, they should all be thin^. 589. << I wiU greatly rejoice in the LordJ^ Is. 1x1. 10. (c. M.) 1 AWAKE, my heart, arise, my tongue, Prepare a tuneful voice. In God, the life of all my joys, Aloud will I rejoice. 2 'Tis he adorn'd my naked soul, And made salvation mine ; Upon a poor polluted woi'm He makes his graces shine. 2 And lest the shadow of a spot Should on my soul be found, He took the robe the Saviour wrought, And casi it all around. nn2 58J Jon in Qodo 590 5D( 4t How far the heav'niy robe exceeilti. What earthly princes wear ! Th^se ornamentB how bright they shin^ ! How white the garments are ! 5 The Spirit vvrought my faith and love, And hope, and every grace ; But Jesus spent his life, to work The robe of righteousness. 6 Strangely, my soul, art thou arrayM By the great Sacred Three : In sweetest harmony of praise Let all thy powers agree. r 590. f^ Your heart shall rejoice^ and your joy no man taketk from yoi'J^ John xvi. 22. (S. M.) 1 COME, ye that love the Lord, And let your joys be known, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thug syrroujdd th^ throne. 2 The sorrows of the mind Be banish 'd from the place ! Religion never was design'd To make our pleasures less. 3 Let those refuse to sing That never knew our God, But children of the heav'niy King Should speak their joys abroad. 4 The God that rules on high, Ana thunders when he please. That rides upon the stormy sky, And mana/re^ the seas : 5£ T^ 590 bpo Joy in God, 591 5 This awful God m ours, Our Father and our love, He shall send down his hea\ 'nly powers To carry us above. 6 -* There, w ? shall see his facoi And never, never sin ; There from the rivers of his grace Drink endless pleasures in. 7 Yes, and before we rise To that immortal state, The thoughts of such amazing bliss Should constant joys create. 8 The men of grace have found Glory begun below. Celestial fruits on earthly ground From faith and hope may grow. 9 The hill of Zion yields, A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heav'nly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 10 Then let our songs abound^ And every tear be dry ; We're marching thro' Immanuel's ground To fairer worlds on high. * This hymn may begin here : — thin?, • Soon we shall see* &c/ o91. a Wliom having not seen^ ye lovc»^* 1 Pet. i. 8. (s. M.) 1 NOT with our mortal eyes Have we beheld the Lord, Yet we rejoice to hear his name. And love hi|m in his word. T-^ 592 Loee to Ood and man* 593 59 2 On earth we want the sight Of our Redeemer's face, Yet, Lord, our inmost thoughts delight To dwell upon thy grace. 3 And when we taste thy love, Our joys divinely grow Unspeakable, like those above ; / And heaven begins below. 092. << I give unto my sheep eternal life J** John X. 28. 29. (c. m.) 1 FIRM as the earth thy gospel stands, My Lord, my hope, my trust ; If I am found in Jesus' hands My soul can ne'er be lost. 2 My Shepherd hath engag'd to save The meanest of his sheep, All that his heav'nly Father gave His hands securely keep. 3 Nor death, nor hell shall e'er remove The chosen from his breast. Safe in the bosom of his love They shall for ever rest. 0[)3, <i On these two commandmants hang all the law and the prophets,'*^ P^att. xxii. 37 — 40. (L. M.) 1 THUS saith the first, the great command, * Let all thy inward powers unite * To love thy Maker and thy God, ' With utmost vigour and delight. 2 < Then shall thy neighbour, next in place, < Share thine affection and esteem, * And let thy kindness to thyself * Measure and rule thy love to him.' 51 593 59^ Love to Qod and man* &92> \elaw -40. id, e, 3 This is the sense that Moses spoke, Tins did the prophets preach and prove, For want of this the law is broke, And the whole law's fulfill'd by love. 4 But oh ! how base our passions are ! How cold our charity and zeal ! Lord, fill our souls with heav*nly fire. Or we shall ne'er perform thy will. 594.. « WliaUoever ye would that men should do to yoUy do ye even so to themJ*^ Matt. vii. 12. (L. M.) 1 Blessed Redeemer, how divme, How righteous is this rule of thine, < To do to all men just the same * As we expect or wish from them.' 2 This golden lesson, short and plain. Gives not the mind nor mem'ry pain ; And every conscience must appjcove This universal law of love* 3 How blest would every nation be, Thus rul'd by love and equity ! All would be friends witi.out a foe, And form a paradise below. 4 Jesus, forgive us, that we keep Thy sacred law of love asleep ; No more let envy, wrath, and pride, But thy blest maxims be our guide. 595. The characteristic of (he blessed. Matt. v. 3—12. (L. M.) 1 BLESSED are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty ; Treasures of grace to them are given^. And crowns of joy laid up in heaven. 595 ^ Love to God and nian. 595 2 Bless'd are the men of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart ; The blood of Christ divinely flows, A healing balm for all their woes. 3 BlessM are the meek, who stand afar From rage and passion, noise and war : God will secure their happy state. And plead their cause against the great. 4 Bless'd are the souls that thirst for grace, Hunger and loi\g for righteousness, They shall be well supplied and fed. With living streams and living bread. 5 Bless'd are the men whose hearts can move And melt with sympathy and love ; From Christ the Lord shall they obtain Like sympathy and love again. 6 Bless'd are the pure, whose hearts are clean From the defiling power of sin. With endless pleasure they shall see A God of spotless purity. 7 Bless'd are the men of peaceful life, Who quench the coals of growing strife, They shall be call'd the heirs of bliss, The sons of God, the God of peace. 8 Bless'd are the sufferers who partake Of pain and shame for Jesus' sake; Their souls shall triumph in the Lord, Glory and joy are their reward. 596 691 1 r 59 595 597 move clean 596 Splrifual Sloth or heaviness. 596. « It tJ high time to awake out of ileepj*^ Rom. xiii. 11. (c. m.) 1 MY drowsy powers, why sleep ye bo ? Awake, my sluggish soul ! Nothing has half thy work to do, Yetnothing^s half so dull. 2 We for whose sake all nature stands. And stars their courses move ; We for whose guard the angel bands Come flying from above ; 3 We for whom God the Son came down, To labour for our good, How careless to secure that crown He purchased with his blood ! 4 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still, And never act our parts ? Spirit Divine ! come, and fill, And purify our icarts. 5 Then shall our active spirits move. Upward our souls shall rise : With hands of faith and wings of love We'll fly and tJike the prize. 697» " With my whole heart have I sought thee : let me not wander from thy command^ ments.^^ Psalm cxix. 10. (c. m.) 1 O LORD ! accept a' sinful heart, Which of itself complains, And mourns, with much and frequent smart. The evil it contains. 2 How eager are my thoughts to roam In quest of what they love ; But ah ! when duty calls them home, H^w heavily they move \ a 597 Spiritual Sloth or heaviness* 598 3 Oh, cleanse me in a Saviour's blood ; Transform me by thy power ; And make me thy beloved abode, And let me rove no more. 598. « Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God.'** Epb. iv. 30. (L. MO 1 STAY, thou insulted Spirit ! stay, Though I have done thee such despite ; Nor cast the sinner qtiite away. Nor take thine everlasting flight. 2 Thougu 1 have steeled my stubborn heait. And still shook off my guilty fears ; And vexed, and urged thee to depai-t, For many long rebellious years ; — 3 Though I have most unfaithful been, Of all who e'er thy grace received ; Ten thousand times thy goodness seen. Ten thousand times thy goodness grieved ; — 4 Yet, oh, the chief of sinners spare. In honour of my great High Priest ; Nor in thy righteous anger swear , To exclude me from thy people's I'est. 5 This only wo I deprecate ; This only plague I pray remove ; Nor leave me in my lost estate. Nor cui'se me with this want of love. 6 Now, Lord, my weary soul release ; Upraise me with thy gracious hand ; And guide me to thy perfect peace. And bring me to the promised land. 5S 51 6( 598 599 Affliction^ 600 9» 3aii, veJ; — 599. <« 7%y wc^yts in the ned^ end thy footsteps are not knovm,^^ Psalm Ixxvii. 19. (c. m.) I GOD moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform : He plants his footsteps in the sea, ** And rides upon the storm. 2. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs^ And works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take : The clouds ye so much dread, Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your hand. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble senses But trust hinkfor his grace. Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling faoe, 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding jevery hour : The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief ia sure to err, And scan his work in vain. God is his own interpreter, And he will make it pUin. ** Thou wilt keep him in perfect p^ee whose mind is staid on theeJ*^ Isaiah xxvi. 3. (s. M. double.) THOU very present aid * In suff'ring and distress ; The soul which still on thee is staid, Is kept in perfect peace, o 600. 1 600 jiffiiction* 601 6( The soul by faith reclined On the Redeemer's breast, 'Mid raging storms exults to find An everlasting rest. Sorrow and fear are gone Whene'er thy face appears : It stills the sighing orphan's moan, And dries the widow's tears. It hallows ever}» cross ; It sweetly comforts me | Makes me forget my every loss, And find my all in thee. Jesus, to whom I fly. Doth all my wishes fill. What though created streams are diy ; I have the fountain still. Stripped of my earthly friends, I find them all in one; And peace and joy that never ends, And heaven in Christ begun. 61 601. « God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.'^ Psalm Ixxiii. 28. (c. M.) 1 LORD, I would delight in thee. And on thy care depend ; To thee in every trouble flee. My best, ray only Friend. 2 When all created streams are dried. Thy fulness is the same. May I with this be satisfied. And glory in thy name. 601 601 Affliction, 02 rr if 3 No good in creatures can be found, But may be found in thee. I must have all things and abound, While God is God to me. 4f Lord ! I cast my care on thee : I triumph and adore. Henceforth my great concern shall be, To love and praise thee more. and my .26. 602. « They that know thy name^ will put theit trust in thee,^^ Psalm ix. 10^ (cm.) 1 THOU Refuge of my weary soul, On thee, when sorrows rise. On thee, when waves of trouble roll, My fainting hope relies. 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, For thou alone canst heal. Thy word can bring a sweet relief For every pain I feel. 3 But oh, when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee mine : The springs of comfort seem to fail. And all my hppes decline. 4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I, flee ? Thou art my only trust ; And still my soul would cleave to.thee^^ Though prostrate in the dust. ^ 5 Hast thou not bid me seek thy face 1 And shall I seek in vain ? And can the ear of sovereign grace Be deaf when I complain 1 602 Affliction. 603 6 No, still the ear of sovereign grace Attends the mourner's prayer. Oh may I ever find access, To breatiie my sorrows there ! 7 Thy mercy-seat is open still : There let my soul retreat : With humble hope attend thy will, And wait beneath thy feet. 603. << The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken (iway; blessed be the name of the Lordy Job. i. 21. (c. M.) 1 NAKED as from the earth we came. And crept to life at first, V/e to the earth return again, And mingle with our dust. 2 The dear delights we here enjoy, And fondly call our own. Are but short favours borrowed now, To be repaid anon. 3 'Tis God who lifts our comforts high. Op sinks them in the grave ; He gives, and (blessed be his name !) He takes but what he gave. 4 Peace.> all our angry passions, then, Let each rebellious sigh ,^ Be silent at his sov'reign will. And every murmur die. 5 If smiling mercy crown our lives. Its praises shall be spread, And we'll adore the justice too That strikes our comforts dead. 603 604. Shortness of Life, 605 aken 604. « What is your life ?» James iv. 14. (c. m.) 1 THEE we adore, eternal name, And humbly own to thee, How feeble is our mortal frame ! What dying worms are we ! 2 The year rolls round, and steals away The breath that first it gave ; Whate'er we .do, where'er we be, We're travelling to the grave. 3 Dangers stand thick through all the ground To push us to the tomb. And fierce diseases wait around ' To hurry mortals home. 4f Great God ! on what a slender thread Hang everlasting things ! Th' eternal states of all the dead Upon life's feeble strings ! 5 Infinite joy or endless woe Attends on every breath ! And yet how unconcern 'd we go Upon the brink of death ! 6 Waken, Lord, our drowsy sense To walk this dangerous road ; And if our souls are hurry 'd hence May they be found with God ! 605. « It is even a vapour. ^^ Jas. iv. 14. (c. m.) 1 TIME ! what an empty vapour 'tis ! And days how swift they are ! Swift as an Indian arrow flies. Or like a shooting star. oo2 605 Tke Improvement qf Life* 606 6C % Yot, mighty God, our il(?€ling days Thy lasting fttvoura nharo, Yet with the bounties of thy grace Thou load'st tlie rolling year. 3 'Tis BovVeign mercy finds us food, And wo are cloth M with love j While grace stands pointing out the road, That leads pur souls above, 4 His goodness runs an endless round ; All glory to the Lord : His mercy never knows a bound, And be his name ador'd* 6C 606. « Thcnfort let us not sleep as do oihers.^^ 1 Thes. V. 6. (c* m.) 1 AND is this life prolongM to me ?^ Are days and seasons given ? O let me then prepare to be A fitter heir of heav'n. 2 In vain these moments shall not pass, These golden houi*s be gone : Lord, I accept thine offer'd grace, I bow l)6fore thy throne. 3 Now cleanse my soul from every sin, By my Redeemer's blood i Now let my flesh and soul begin The honoura of my God. 4* Let me no more my soul beguile With sin's deceitful toys : Let cheeiful hope increasing still Approach to heav'nly joy». 606 600 Ttie Improvement qfLi/e^ ^07 >> 5 My thankful lipH shall loud proclaim The vvondeM of thy prai!;)e, And Hpread the savour of thy name Where'er I spend my days. G On earth let my example shine. And when I leave this state, May heav'n receive this soul of mine To bliss supremely great. 607. « The night cometh^when no man can toorfc." John IX. 4. (L. M.) 1 \WAKE, mvzeal, awake, my love, To serve my Saviour here below, In works which perfect saints above And holy angels cannot do. 2 Awake, my charity, to feed The hungry soul, and clothe the poor : In heav'n are found no sons of need, There all these duties are no more. 3 Subdue thy passions, O my soul I Maintain the fight, thy work pursue, Daily thy rising sins control, Aiid be thy victories ever new^ 4* The land of triumph lies on htgh, There are no loes t' encounter there : Lord, I would conquer till I die, ' And finish all the glorious war. 5 Let every flying hour confess I gain thy gospel fresh renown ^ And when my life and labours cease, ' May I po"^ses8 the promis'd crown. ^^£^^ ..i£- ^i08 Th lftijH*iHsmtni t\f Hflf* UOO flO COH. <« ll^trpnn p huno ml wfwt »linll hp on fhe fMort'Own" JttincB Iv. H. (h. m.) I TO-MOUUOW, LoitljMlilmi, liOil^oil iti thy Hovoit^lgn luiiul ) And if l(M Mun m'\m ntttt Hliitir>| tl Mmn ))y thy oomitmntU U 1'ho mimoiU iitomoni (i\on% Ami IwnrH uur IKo itwny J Oh nmke thy HorvantM tiulv vvin^i Thut thoy mny livo io-iltiy. 3 Siru'c on thU whigc^d hour I'itornlty \n hohtf, Wokon hy thino rmiiiKliiy povvor 'J'ho tig^nl und tho young* 4 Onn ihln^ ilomtindH our ctut> j Oh, ho It Htlll pinwicd ! LoHt, MK^^htod ont^c, iho howhou fau' Should never be itinewod. 6 To JoBUB may vv© fly, 8vvit\ m tho morning light, Lent lifoV y^>^ing jo^oldon hoam^ nhould di<^ tn Kuddon, endbii« night» 609. « Xi/i'd tin^o mm that wait for thm Lord*^^ Luke xil. 36* (8. M.) I YE Bcrvantaofthe Lord| Each in hisi olHce wait, Observant of his heavenly word| And vvatchful at his gate* 3 Let all your lami>H be bright, And trim the golden flame. Oint up yxmv loinei, a« in Kia t$ighi, ^ Fm: avvlul w \m name. 61 uoa «0d TfM tmpronmni t\f L\fe» ^\^ % Wnieh I— HIn your LontV commfi(i<1 : And while Wd ip()iik» he*ii tmar. MnrU th<» flmi iilgnnt of IiIn [lAiidt Amirotirlyiitl ttpfMir. 4 Oil httppy wrvaitt li(*, tn «ium « noMture found t U'j hIuiU IiIm l4<ml with mpturci' mci*, And bo with hgnour crowned • ChriNt nhiill tho bnnquot Nprend With hh own Roynl hand, And rait^ia Umt rttithful MorvAni*« heid AmidMt th« ingollo baud. 61 0. « ?f/i«Noffi;<?r thy handjindith to do. do ifufith thymigfU,** VaQcI U. 4. 6» 10. (t* M.) 1 LIFE ii the iimo to nerve the Lord. The tltno to iniure the great rewura | And while the Inmp holde cmt to burn, Ye Minnerei) hasten to return. 3 Life k (he time that Ood hnn given To eHCope from hell and fly to heav*n, The houni of grace toon paaa awny : , Secure the blOMiings of the day. 3 The living know that they must die^ But all the dead forgotten liCf Their memory and their sense is gone^ Alike unknowing and unknown. 4 Then what my thoughts desir. to do. My hands, with all your might pursue, Since no device^ nor work is founds Nor faith, nor hope, beneath the ground. ^•PNr ■ 611 Death. ^ 612 5 There are no acts of pardon past In the cold grave to which wc haste^ But darkness, death, and long despair Reign in eternal silence there. 611. << Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.^^ Rev. xiv. 3. (c. m.) 1 HEAR what the voice from heav'n proclaims^ For all the pious dead, Sweet is the savour of their riames. And soft their sleeping bed. 2 They die in Jesus, and are blessM ; How kind their slumbers are ! ^ From sufferings and from sin released ; And freed from every snare. 3 Far from this world of toil and strife, They're present with the Lord ; The labours of their mortal life End in a large reward. 612. « Willing to be absent from the bodyJ*^ 2 Coj:. V. 8. (c. M.) 1 MY soul, come meditate the day, And think how near it stands. When thou must quit this house of clay, And fly to unknown lands. 2 O could we die with those that die. And place us in their stead, Then would our spirits learn to fJy, And converse with the dead. 3 Then should we see the saints above In their own glorious forms, And wonder why our souls should love To dwell with mortal worms. 612 4 61c 1 612 612 pDeath, 613 9> 4 We should almost forsake our clay Before the summons come, And wish the imprisoned soul away To its eternal home. a- olci. « And Moses went up — unto the mountain and the Lord showed him aU the land,"*' Beut. xxxiv. 1. Rev. xxi. 10. (c. m.) 1 THERE is a land of pure delight Where saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, . s And never-withering flowers : Death, hke a narrow sea, divides This heav'nly land from ours. 3 [Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood Stand dress'd in living green : So to the Jews old Canaan stood. While Jordan rollM between. 4 But timVous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea, And linger shiv'ring on the brink, And fear to launch away .] 5 ! could we make our doubts remove, These gloomy doubts that rise. And see the Canaan that we love, With un beclouded eyes ! 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er. Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flo«d. Should fright us from the shore. 614 Death. 615 6] 614. 1 ^< YourfatherSf where are they f >> Zeoh. i. 5. (s. m.) OUR fatherS) where are they, With all they called their own t Their joys and griefs have passed away, Their wealth and honour gone. . 2 There, where the fathers sleep, . Must all their children dwell ; Nor other heritage can keep Than such a narrow cell. 3 God of our fathers! — he Our eveilasting Friend ! Lord of the dead and living ! we Our souls to tliee commend. 4 Of all the pious dead, May we the foosteps trace. Till, gathered round our glorious Head, We dwell before thy face. 61 5. << The end (\fthat man is peace.^^ Psalm XXX vii. 37. (l. m.) 1 HOW blest the righteous when he dies ! When sinks a weary soul to rest, How mildly beam tlie closing eyes, How gently heaves the expiring breast ! 2 So fades a summer cloud away ; So sinks the gale when storms are o'er ; So gently shuts the eye of day 5 So dies a wave along the shore. B A holy quiet reigns around, A calm which life nor death destroys: Nothing disturbs that peace profound. Which his unfettered soul enjoys. 6] 61 615 616 Death* 617 4 Farewell conflicting hopes and fears, Where lights and shades alternate dwell f How bright the unchanging moi'n appears t Farewell, inconstant world, farewell ! 5 Life's labour done, as sinks the clay^ Li8;ht from its load the spirit flies ; While heaven and earth combine to say, How blest the righteous when he dies ! 616. « Lordy thou hast been our dweUing-place in all generations,^^ Psalm xc. 1. (l. m.) 1 THOU, Lord, through every changing scene, Hast to thy saints a refuge been ; Through every age, eternal God, Thy presence their secui'e abode. 2 In thee our fathers sought their rest ; In thee our fathers still ore blest. Our helpless state with pity view, And let us share their refuge too. 3 So, when this pilgrimage ib o'er, And we must dwell in flesh no more, To thee our ransomed souls shall come^ And find in thee a surer home. 4 To thee our infant race we leave ; Them may their fathers' God receive ; That voices yet unformed may raise Succeeding hymns of humble praise. 617. « Absent from the body . . . pi'esent with the Lord.^^ 2 Cor. v. 8. (c. m.; 1 IN vain our fancy strives to paint The moment after death ; The glories that surround the saint, . When he resigns his breath. r p cm Death, 618 61 2 Faith strives, but all her efforts fail. To trace the spirit's flight : No eye can pierce within the veil Which hides that world of light, 3 Thus much, and this is all we know ; They are completely blest ; Have done with sin, and care, and woe. And with their Saviour rest. 6 1 8. « Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named." Eph. iii. 15. (c. m. double.) 1 COME, let us join our friends above That have obtained the prize ; And, on the eagle wings of love. To joys celestial rise. Let all the saints terrestrial sing, With those to glory gone ; < For all the servants of our King, In earth and heaven, are one. 2 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 his host have crossed the flood. And part are crossing now. 3 Ten thousand to their endless home This solemn moment fly ; And we are to the margin come. And we expect to die : His militant, embodied host, With wishful looks we stand, And )ong to see that happy coast And reach the heaveuly ^and- 61! 618 618 Death. 619 d earth uble.^) 4 Our old companions in diitresSi We haste again to see, And eager long for our release n And full felicity. Even now by faith we join our hands With those that went before ; And greet the blood-besprinkled bandu On the eternal shore. 5 Our spirits too shall quickly join^ Like theirs with glory crowned, And shout to see our Captain's sign, To hear his trumpet sound. Oh that we now might grasp our Guide ! Oh that the word were given ! Come, Lord of Hodts, the waves divide, And land us all in heaven ! 619. "Hie Cometh forth like a flower ^ and is cut down,^^ Job. xiv. 2. (cm.) 1 WHEN blooming youth is snatched away By death's resisdess hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, Which pity must demand. » 2 While pity prompts the rising sigh, Oh, may this truth, imprest With awful power,— I too must die, Sink deep in every breast I 3 Let this vain woild delude no mors ; Behold the ^ping tomb ! It bids us seize the present hour : To-morrow death may come. 619 Death. 620 4 The voice of this alarming scene May every heart obey ; Nor be the heavenly warning vain. Which calls to watch and pray. 5 Oh let U8 now to Jesus fly, Whose powerful arm can save : Then shall our hopes ?«cend on high. And triumph o'er the grave. 6 Great God, thy sovereign grace impart, With cleansing, healing power ; This only can prepare the heart For death's surprising hour. 620. « That ye soirow not even as otneis whkh have no hope." 1 Thess. iv. 13. (cm.) 1 WHY should our tears in sorrow flow, When God recalls his own ; And bids them lea ve a world of woe For an immortal crown. . 2 Is not e'en death a gain to those Whose life to God was given 1 Gladly to earth their eyes they close, T5 open them in heaven. 3 Their toils are past : their work is done ; And they are fully blest: They fought the fight, the victory won. And entered into rest. 4 [The flock must feel the Shepherd's loss, And miss his tender care ; But they who bear with joy the cross, The crown shall soonest wear. 620 5 621 620 620 Death. 621 whkh C. M.) 5 And is not he who called them home^i Still to his church most nigh ; To bid yet other labourers come^ And all her need supply ?] 6 Then let our sorrow cease to flow, God has recalled his own : But let our hearts, in every woe, Still say, « Thy will be done !" u21 • « They rest from their labours^ and their works do foUowthemJ^ Rev. xiv. 13. (s.m.) {On the death of a Pastor,) 1 [REST from thy labour, rest, Soul of the just, set free ! Blest be thy memory, and blest Thy bright example be. 2 Faith, perseverance, zeal, Language of light and power. Love, prompt to act and quick to feel, Marked thee till life's last hour. , B Now, toil and conflict o'er, Go, take with saints thy place : But go as each hath gone before, A sinner saved by graee.] 4- O Lord ! into thy hands Our pastor we resign. And now we wait thy own commands, We were not ?m, but thine. 5 Thou art thy Church's Head, And when the members die, Thou raisest othera in their stead: To thee we lift our eye ; pp2 622 Resurrection, 623 6 On thee our hopes depend ; We gather round our Rock : Send whom thou wilt ^ but conde^end Thyself to feed thy flock. 622. « As IwoA with Moses f so wUl I be luiih ihee*^^ ' Joshua i. 5. (c. m.) 1 NOW let our mourning hearts revive. And an onr tears be dry ; Why should those ejes be drowned in grief. Which view a Saviour nigh 1 2 Though earthly pastors dwell in dust. The aged and the young;, The watchful eye in darkness closed, And mute th<>. instructive tongue \ 3 The eternal Shepherd still survives, New comfort to impart : ' His eye still guides us^and his voice Stiil animates our heart. 4 " La, I am with you,'* saith the Lord, << My ehureh shall safe abide ; For I will ne'er forsake my own. Whose souls in me cop Me." 5 Through every scene of life and death, This promise is our trust ; And this shall be our children's song, When we are cold in dust. 623. << An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and thatfadeth not away,^' I Pet« i, 3 — 5. (CM.) 1 BLESS'D be the everlasting God, The Father of our Lord, Be his abounding mercy prais'd, His majeaty adorM. 623 2 62^ 1 623 Besurreetion. 6U 2 When from trito M he rais'd his S^m, And call'd him ti, the sky, He gave our sotils a iively hope That they should never die. 3 What though our inbred sins require Our flesh to see the dust ! Yet as the Lord, our Saviotir, rose, So all his followers must, 4 There's an inheritance divine Reserved against that day, 'Tis uncorrupted, undefilM, And cannot waste awaj. 5 Saints, by the powier of God, are kep^ Till his salvation come ; We walk by faith, as strangers here, Till Christ shall call us home. 624. << Who shaU change our vile body,^* Phil. iii. 91, (s. m.) 1 AT^D must this body die 1 This mortal frame decay 1 And must these active limbs of mine Lie mould'ring in the clay T 2 God my Redeemer lives, And from the lofty skies He watches o'er the sleeping dust. Till he shall bid it rise* 3 Array'd in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine. And every shape and every face Look heav'nly and divine. 624> . Resurrection* ^i These lively hopes we owe , To Jesus' dying love 5 We would adore his grace below, And sing his power above. 5 Accept, Lord, the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sound we raise With our irnmortal tongu6s. 625 62( 62 1 62o. " To this end Christ both died and rose and revived." Rom. xiv, 9. (l. p. m.) 1 WE sing his love, who once was slain, Who soon o'er death revived again, That all his saints through him might have Eternal conquests o'er the grave. Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we Shall rise to immortality. • 2 The saints who now in Jesus sleep. Hit) own almighty power shall keep, Till dawns the bright illustrious day. When death itself shall die away. Soon, &c. 3 How loud shall our glad voices sing. When Christ his risen saints shall bring, From beds of dust and silent clay, To realms of everlasting day ! Soon, &c. 4 When Jesus we in glory meet. Our utmost joys shall be complete: When landed on that heavenly shore. Death and the curse shall be no more. Soon^ &c. 6-: /' 626 Judgement. 627 626. « Whm the Lord Jena shdtt he revealed from heaven toith his mighty angeU,^* 2 Thes, i. 7. (JL. M.) 1 THE Lord Bhall come ! the earth shall quake ; The mountains to their centre shake ; Andy withering from the vault of night, The stars shall pale their feeble light. 2 The Lord shall come ! but not the same As once in lowliness he came ; A silent Lamb before his foes, A weary man, and full of woes. 3 The Lord shall come ! a dreadful Ibrm, With rainbow wreath and robes of storm j On cherub wings, and wings of wind, Appointed Judge of all mankind. 4 Can this be He, who wont to stray, A pilgrim on the word's highway, OppresHed by power, and mocked by pride, The Nazarene, — ^the Crucified? 5 While slftnofs in despair shall call, << Rocks, hide us ; mountains, on us fall !" The saints, ascending from the tomb. Shall joyl'ul sing, « The Lord is come !- ' 6 ^^ Behold J he c(fMeth with douds.^^ Rev. i. 7. (8. 7. 4.) 1 LO ! he comes with clouds descendhng, Once for favoured sinners slain ! Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of his train : Hallelujah ! # Jesus comes, and comes to reign. %» 627 Juct^emenU 628 2 Every eye shall then behold IuiDi Robed in dreadful majesty I Those who set at nought and sold hinrii Pierced end nailed him to the ti*ee, Deeply wailing^ Shall the true Messiah see. 3 When the solemn trump has sounded. Heaven and earth shall flee away. All wh ha*'^ lim must, confounded, Hear ir nimmons of that day j Con .pigment I Come tc judgi ..nt ! come away. 4 Yes, Amen ! let all adore tliee, High on thine eternal throne ! Saviour, take the power and glory ; Make thy righteous sentence known ! Oh come quickly, Claim the Kingdom for thine own ! 628» « And I saw a ^vcat white throne ^ and htm that sat on it,^^ Rev. xx. 11. (p. m.) 1 GREAT God ! what do I see and hearl The end of things created ! Behold the Judge of man appear^ On clouds of glory seated I The trumpet sounds ! the graves restore The dead which they contain before ! Prepare, my soul, to meet him. 2 The dead in Christ shall first arise, At the last trumpet^s sounding ; Caught up to meet him in the skies, VTith joy their Lord surrounding; No gloomy fears their souls dismay j His presenc^e sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet him. 62S 3 62£ 628 628 Judgement, 629 him 3 Great God ! what do I see and hear T I'he end of things created ! Behold the Judge of man appear, On clouds of glory seated ! Low at his cross, I view the day When heaven and earth shall pass away, And thus prepare to meet him. 629. « At midnight there loaa a cry made. Behold, the Biidgroom Cometh*^* Matt. xxv. 6. (H. M) 1 Y£ waiting souls, arise ! With all the dead, awake ! Unto salvation wise. Oil in your vessels take : Up-starting at the midnight cry. Behold the heavenly Bridegroom nigh. 2 He comes, he comes, to call The nations to his bar, And raise to glory all Who meet for glory are. Make ready^ for your full reward : Go forth with joy to meet your Lord. 3 Go, meet him in the Sky, Your everlasting Friend : Your Head to glorify. With all -his saints ascend. The pure in heart obtain the grace. To see without a veil his face. 4 Rejoice, in glorious hope Of that great dav unknown, When you shall be caught up To stand before his throne ; Called to partake the marriage feast, And lean on our ImmanuePa breairt. diO Heaven. 5 Then let us wait to hear The trumpet*8 welcome sound : To see our Lord appear. May we be watching found ; Enrobed in righteousness divine, In which the bride shall ever shine ! m 631 2 8 630. << And there shaU ir. no vnae enter into it any thing that deJUeth.^^ 1 Cor. ii. 9. 10. Rev. xxi. 27. (0. M.) 1 NOR eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, Nor sense nor reason known, What joys the Father hath prepared For those who love the Son. 2 But the good Spirit of the Lord Reveals a heav'n to come : The beams of glory in his word Allure and guide us home. •I 3 Pure are the joys above the sky. And all the region peace ; No wanton lips, nor envious eye Can see or taste the bliss. 4 Those holy gates for ever bar Pollution, sin, and shame ; None shall obtain admittance there But followers of the Lamb. 63 1 . « These are they that came out of great tri< hviationJ*^ Rev. vii. 13. (c. m.) 1 THESE glorious minds, how bright they shine ! < Whence all their white array 1 < How cdsne they to the happy seats < Of everlastiiig day ?' 632 1 , 2 631 631 Heaven* 68t! 2 From lorturiog pains to endieas joyi ^tiV C On fiery wheels they rode. And strangely washM their raiment white - In Jesus' dying blood. 3 Now th^y approach th' eternal God, And bow before his throne ; With golden harps and sacred songs Adore the Holy One. 4 The unveil'd glories of his face ' Fill all the bleat abode, While the rich traasures of his graco* Are their celestial food« 5 The Lamb shall lead his heav'nly flock Where living fountains rise, And love divine shall wipe the tears Of sorrow from their eyes. 632. « They seek a better country.^^ Heb. xiii, K, (L. p. M.) 1 LEADER of faithful souls, and guide Of all who travel to the sky. Come, and with us, e'en us abide, Who would on thee alone rely : ' On thee alone our ^irit^stay, •> While held in life's uneven way. 2 Strangers and pilgrims here below, This earth, we know, is not our place ; . But hasten through this vale of woe, And, restless to behold thy face, Swifl to our heavenly country move,. Our everlasting home abovQ. , QQ «8ft JS^veH. 633 hi 3 We^ve no abiding city here» But seek a city out of sight : Thither our steady course we steer. Aspiring to tne plains of light ; Jerusalem, the saint's abode, Whose founder is the living God. 4 Patient the appointed race to run, This weary world we cast behind ; From strength to strength we travel on, The New Jerusalem to find ; Our labour this, our only aim, To find the New Jerusalem. ' 5 Through thee, who all our sins hast borne. Freely and graciously forgiven, With songs to Zion we return. Contending for our native heaven : That palace of our glorious King, We find it nearer while we sing. 6 Raised by the breath of love divine. We tread thte way the saints have trod : . The church of the first-born to join. We travel to the mount of God ; With joy upon our heads arise, And meet our Captain in the skies. 633. « For they that say such things declait plainly that they seek a country J^ Heb. xi. 14. (s. p. m.) 1 FROM Egypt lately come, Where death and darkness reign. We seek our new, our better home. Where we our rest shall gain. Hallelujah! We are on our way to God. 633 t 3 633 JlfCtffSfi* •te S To Canaan's ^cred bound We haate with eonga of joy : Where peace and liberty are found And sweets that never cloy. Hallelujah ! We are on our way to God. 3 There sin and sorrow cease. And every conflict's o'er ; There we shall dwell in endless peacey And never hunger more. Hallelujah ! We are on our way to God. 4 There, in celestial strains, Enraptured myriads sing ; There love in every bosom reigns, For God himself is King. Hallelujah ! We are on our way to God. 5 We soon shall join the throng ; Their pleasures we shall share ; And sing the everiasting song, With all the ransomed there. Hallelujah ! We are on our way to God. 6 How sweet the prospect is ! ' It cheers the pilgrim's breaBt. We're journeying through the wilderness, But soon shall gain our rest. Hallelujah ! We are on our way to God. ^i Heaven ' 63p 63 634. « And cohfested thai they were itrangets and pilgrims on the earth,^^ Heb. xi. 13. (8> 8, 6.) 1 HOW happy is the pilgrim's lot: a How free from every anxious thought, From rt'ofldly hope and fear ! /^ Confined to neither court nor cell. His soul disdains on earth to dwell : He only sojourns here. 2 The things eternal I pursue ; A happiness beyond the view Of those that basely pant For things by nature feit and seen t^ Their honours, wealth, and pleasures mean, I neither have nor wanti. 3 Nothing on earth! caU my own ; A stranger, to the world unknown, 1 all their^ood despise : I trample on their whole delight. And seek a city out of sight, A city in the skies. 6t •QSO, « These are tJiey which came out of great ti'ibulation^ and have washed their rohes.^'' Rev. vli. 14. (7's double.) 1 WHAT aire these in bright array. This innumerable throng, Round the altar, night and day, ^ ' , Hymning one triumphant song ? — " Worthy is the Lamb once slain. Blessing, honour, glory, power. Wisdom, riches, to obtain, New dominioii every hou^*", ,^ 63p 635 Heaven. 63^ %gets x'l. 13. «■ • 2 These through nery trials trod : These from great addiction came. Now before the throne of God, Sealed with his almighty name, Clad in raiment pure and white, Victor palms in every hand, Through their great Redeemer's might, More than conquerors they stand. i^- rnean.j i' ir 3 Hunger, thirst, disease unknown, On immortal fruits they feed \ Them, the Lamb amidst the throne, Shall to living fountains lead : Joy and gladness banish sighs ; Perfect love dispels all fears ; And for ever from their eyes God shall wipe away the tears. 636. " Whose faith follow, '*^ Heb. xiii. 7. (c. m.) 1 (great robes.^^ GIVE me the wings of faith to rise Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys^ Hoyv bright their glories be. 2 Once they were mourning here below. And wet their couch with tears ; They wrestled hard, as we do now. With sins, and doubts, and fears. 3 I ask them whence their victory came, They, with united breath, Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to his death. 4 They mark'd the footsteps that he trod,. (His zeal inspired their breast ;) And following tlieir incarnate God Possess the promis'd rest, Q ci2 M 639 SittfDCft* m 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise Yor his own pattern eiv^n, While the long cloud 6f ^tiiesses Shew the seime path fo heaven. 637. *< The holy city y ifew Jervfidem,^ ^ Rev. txi. 2. (c. m.) 1 JERUSALEM, my happ)^ home ! Name ever dear to me ! ? When shall my laboiirs have an end^' In joy, and peace, and thee I 2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls And pearly gates behold, « Thy bulwarks, with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold T 3. There happier bowers than Eden's bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know. Blest seats I through rude ahd stoi'my tvceheS* I onward press to you. 4 Why should I shrink from pain and Wo, Or feel at death dismay 1 I've Canaan's goodly land in view. And realms of endless day. 3 Apostles, martyrs, prophets there. Around my Saviour stand ; And soon my friends in Christ below, , Will join the glorious band, 6 Jerusalem, my happy home ! My soul still pants for thee. Then shall my labours have an end. When I thy joys shall see. II iHi TABLE OF THE FIRST LINES. The names of eome of the authors most frequently re- curring aire bigtiified by the following iniiials : C Cotcper. Cn. Conder. D, Doddridge, K. Kelly, C.fV. M. Mcmtgomery, JV. Newton, ' W. Wattt. ./. ff . John fVeeley. Charlet Weaiejf, 'J ' Abashed be all the boast of age^ . /iccording to th3' gracious word Affticted saint, to Christ draw near Alas I and did my Saviour bleed All hail, mysterious King All hail the power of Jesus' name All ye that love the Lord rejoice Almighty God, Eternal Lord Almighty God, in humble prayer Almighty God, thy word is cast And can my heart aspire so high And is this life prolonged to me And must this body die And will the great Eternal God Another six day's work js done Are we the soldiers of the cross Arise, greaf God,and let thy grace Arise, my tenJerest thoughts, arise Arise, O King of grace, arise . Heber 221 M. 364 . Faivceit 644 fV. 621 D. 212 Pcrronett 200 . , W. 163 337 M. 412 344 . Steele 680 W, 606 W. 624' . D. 471 . Sttfinett 313 • W. 654 . Bicker steth 451 V D. 424 W, 139 Arise, O King of grace, arise . W. 139 Arm of the Lord, awake, awake . lVesley^$ Col. 427 Table of the first lines. As irew born babes desire the breast Tf. 07B As?ftmbled :t thy great command . CoUyer 4i)5 /'iS strangers liere below . • 550 Awake and sing the song • Hammond 213 Awake, my heart, arise, my tongue W. 589 Awake, my soul, stretch erery nerve • 1), 561 Awake, my zeal, awake, my love . W* 607 Awake, our souls, away our fear . W. 553 Awake, ye saints, awake • CottereWs Col. 312 Awake, ye saints, to praise your King • W. 145 I Before Jehovah's awful throne Behold a stranger at the door • Behold, Lord, before thy throne Behold the expected time draw near Behold the lofty sky Behold the morning sun Behold the sure foundation stone Behold the throne of grace Behold what wonderous grace Behold, where, in a mortal form Being of beings, God of love . • Be merciful, O God oi grace Be merciful to us, God Beyond the glittering, starry skies Bless, my sout. the living God Blessed Redeemer, how divine Blest are the humble souls that see Blest are the sono of peace Blest a^e the souls that hear and know Blest aro the undefiled in heart • BIp?*^ be the dear uniting love i JAmi he t* c eveilaating God H^. 95 Gregg 233 • • 489 Voke 43» . W. U w: 14;. w. ill N. 402 W. 579 • 235 c.w. 534 • Cflo 418 . Lyte 421 Gregg 246 W. 97 ■^.?, Jv* 594 : w. 595 w. 142 . w. 77 w. 121 Cennick 384 • W. 623 Table of ttie first livtet. Kn^ b!56 550' Blest Ihc iiian^ for ever biest . IF. 30 Bltil is the man who shuns the place • FF» I Blest is the tie that binds . • Fawcett 381 Blest is the work, God . CotterelPs Col. 306 Blest morning, whose first dawning rays . W, 304 Blest season, when our risen Lord . . 248 Blest work ! the youthful mind • Straphan 476 Blow ye the trumpet, blow Brethre*^,, let us join to bless Bright as the sun's meridian blaze Broad is the road that leads to death Captain oi Israel's host, and guide Captain of thine enlisted host • Chief Shepherd of thy chosen sheep Children of the heavenly King Christ and his cross is all our theme Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day Christian ! diffuse the blessings round Christians ! the glorious hope Come, gracious Lord, descend and dwell Come, happy souls, approach your God ComiB hither, all ye weary souls Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire Come, Holy Spirit, come Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, let us join our cheerful songs Come, let us join our friends above Com^, let our voices join to raise Come, my soul, thy suit prepare Come, sound his praise abroad Come, thou everlasting Sphit Toplady 299 Cmnick 199 Wlhu: 423 . W. 529 c.w. 408 • 426 . N. 460 Cennick 167 . W. 510 • 240 • 241 • 441 Cawood 440 I , W, 216 . w. 301 w. 515 •■ 27^ . Hart 2td . W. 270 w. 254 c. w. 618 w. 86 . M 403 rv. 85 I w. 370 ■-■•' . - 1 1- ft Tabk of the firtti linet. s • Come, thou fount of every blessing Robinton 513 | Come, thou long-expected Jesus Madan^s CoL 203 1 Come, thou soul-transforming Spirit • • 339 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched Hart 518 | Come ye that love the Lord W. 590 Command thy blessing from above . M. 320 Confirm the hope thy word allows N. 340 Courage, my sou!, behold the prize . N. 542 Creator Spirit, by whose aid Dryden 259 Daughter of Zion ! from the dust « M. 447 Dearest of all the names above W. 230 Dear Lord ! — see Lord, accept • 597 Dear Refuge— sec Thou refuge ' • 602 Dear Shepherd— see Shepherd • • 472 Deep in the dust before thy throne • 501 Descend from heaven, immortal Dove w. 255 Descend, Holy Ghost M. 261 Dismis us with thy blessing, Lord Hart 343 | Do I believe what Jesus saith • W. 554 Doth God, the sovereign Lord of all • • 474 Dread Sovereign I let my evening song W. 483 Early, my God, without delay w. 50 Enthroned on high. Almighty Lord Humphries 263 Ere the blua heavens were stretched abroad W, 217 Eternrl Father, throned above : . • 281 Eterii a! Gi.<ij Eternal King March 195 | Eterria! God^ v.e look to thee • 407 1 Eternal soorre of every joy • D. 492 1 Eternal Sju.it, by whose power Bathurst 267 | Eternal Sp nt, wc confess W. 271 F.^alt the Lord our God ^• 93 on 513 'ol. 203 • 339 %ft 518 W. 590 M. 320 N, 340 N. 542 ten 259 M. 447 W. 230 • 697 • 602 • 472 • 501 W. 255 M. 261 art 343 W. 554 • 474 W. 483 w. 50 ies 263 W. 217 • 281 rdli 195 • 407 D. 492 ni 267 r. 271 W. 93 Table of the Jint linet, F&? as thy name is known • • W» 40^ Father, adored in worlds above . .410 Father, behold, with gracious . Toplady^s Col. S22 Father, I sing thy wondrous grace • W, 59 Father of all our mercies, thou . Urvnck*8 Col. 548 Father of all, whose powerful • Wesley^iCol 194 Father of boundless grace • C. W. 431 Father of eternal grace . • ikf. 587 Father of heaven, whose love profound • 323 Father of mercies, bow thine ear Father of mercies, condescend Father of mercies, in thy house Father of mercies, in thy word Firm and unmoved are they Firm as the earth thy gospel stands For ever blessed be the Lord Beddome 393 Morell 466 D. 461 . 291 . W, 134 W. 592 W. 154 For ever here my rest shall be . Wedey^s Col. 367 For mercies countless as the sands Forth in thy name, Lord, I go • From all that dwell below the skies From deep distress and troubled thoughts From Egypt lately come • From Greenland's icy mountains From year to year in love we meet N, iia C.W. 48a W. 116 W. 136 K. 633 Heber 444 M. 478 Gentiles by nature, we belong Give me the wings of faith to rise Give thanks to God ; he reigns abbve Give thanks to God, invoke his name Give thanks to God most high Give to our'God immortal praise Give tu the winds thy fears Glad was my heart to hear W. 351 W. 636 . W. 10^ W. 102 W. 146 W. 147 Moravian 567 M. 133 "i > n Tabl^ of the first lines. m h Crtorioui things of thee are spoken Glory tfi) thee, my God, this night . Go, and the Saviour's grace proclaim God hath laid up in heaven for me (^d in his earthly temple lays God in his temple let us meet Goil is our refuge, tried and proved God is the refuge of his saints God moves in a mysterious way God my supporter and my hope (Jod of mercy, God of grace Grod of Sr.ivt.tion, we adore Grace ! 'tis ? charming sound Great Father of mankind Great Former of this wondrous frame Great God, attend while Zicn sings Great God, before thy throne Gteat God, how infinite art thou Great God, how oft did Israel prove Great God, indulge my humble claim Grea'. God, let all our tuneful powers Great God, now condescend Great God of wonders, all thy ways Great God, the nations of the earth • Great God, we sing that mighty hand Great God, what do I see and hear . Great God, whose universal sway Great is th& Lord ; his works of might Great is the Lord our God Great King of saints, enthroned on high Great Saviour, wao didst condescend Great Shepherd of thine Israel Grf»at the joy when Christians mret C, Binder ^15 N. 74 Bp. Ken 484 Morell 458 W. 667 W. 73 M. 318 Lyte 37 W. 36 C, 593 W. C3 Lyte 422 D. 172 . D. 612 D. 308 D, 186 W. 68 Mrs. Ainslie 526 W. 185 . W. Grec Gui< 65 62 . 495 354 Davis 196 . 436 . D 493 Luther 628 . W, 61 . W. 109 W. 39 • . 392 . . 475 . W. 66 Table nf the firei Une0^ \ Ore«it was the day^ the joy was great Guide me, thou great Jehovab Hail I morning known among the • Hail the day that sees him rist • Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hallelujah; raise, Oh raise • Happy the church, thou sacred place Happy the man to whom his God Happy the man whose cautious feet . W. 973 OUver ¥m Wardhkw 309 Madam 2/ii • M. 488 CPU 17» . W. 376 . fVi 8 . K. 448 /. W. 219 Evans 287 Cawood 442 Cn. 8dl Happy the souls to Jesus jpined • Wesk^^i Col* 889 Hark ! a cry among the nations Hark ! the herald angels sing • • Hark { the voice of love and mercy Hark ! what mean those lamentations Head of the church, our risen Lord Hear what the voice froiA- heaven proclaims W* 611 He dies, the Friend of sinners dies . . fV, 288, He reigns ; the Lord, the Saviour reigns • W» M Here cares and angry passions jcease • Nod?sCol^. 331 High in the heavens. Eternal God Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness , • Holy, holy, holy. Lord Holy Lord God, I love thy truth • Hosanna to the living Lord Hosanna to the Son • » How beauteous are their feet • How blest the righteous when . Mrs* B&rhauld 61& How can I sink with such support How condescending and how kind How did my heart rejoice to hear How happy is the pilgrim's lot How honorable is the place RR IF. m • 274 Cn, tm C. fi7S JUber 19S W. 284 w. 29a rbaM 61& W. 53a . w. 361 9V m 181^ J. w. 634 w* 375 .J' Table of the Jtrai Hnei. How large the promise, how divine Haw pleasant, how divinely fair How precious is the book divine How sad our state by nature is • How shall the young secure their hearts How strong; thine arm is. mighty God How sweet and awful is the place How sweet the name of Jesus sounds How vain are all things here below . How vast the treasure we possess How Welcome to the saints If human kindness meets return 1 give immortal praise I lift my soul to God . I love the Lord, he lent an ear PlI praise my Maker with my breath PII speak the honours of my King Pm not ashamed io own my Lord lb all my vast concerns with thee lit God's own house pronounce his praise In hope to join the angelic host In thy name, Lord, assembling la thy presence we appear Id vain our fancy strives to paint Indulgent Sovereign of the skies Infinite excellence, is thine . • I send the joys of earth away Is there ambition in my heart Is (his the kind return , . I^will praise thee every day . fV. 350 w. 67 Fawcctt 295 . W, 605 s fV. 123 . w. 227 w. 363 . N. 224 w. 531 . w. 685 N. 330 Noel 368 W. 279 W. 23 . M. 111 . W. 159 W. 35 W. 536 . W. 151 ie W, 164 • 289 K. 334 . Af. 319 N. 617 . D, 429 Fawcett 201 w. 530 . W. 137 W. 522 C. 311 Jehovaii reigns; he dwells in light W. 83 Table of th$ flr$t Unet. Jehovah reigns, hif throne is high Jerusalem, my happy home • Jesus, and shall it erer be 4 Jesus, at thy command • 4 Jesus, how heavenly is the placi Jesus invites his saints ^iii^\i- Jesus is gone above the skies « Jesus, Lord, we look to thee Jesus, our best beloved Friend • Jeeus, our Lord ascend thy throike Jesus, Refuge of my soul Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus thy blessings are not few Jesus, thy church with longing eyes Bathursi Jesus, thy sovereign grace we bless Jesus, we Hit our souls to thee • • Jesus, where'er thy people meet Join all the glorious names • • Joy to the world ; the Lord is come Judge mc;^ Lord, end prove my ways Just are thy ways, and true thy word Kindred in Christ, for his dear sake Laden with guilt, and full of fears Leader of faithful souls, and guide • Leave us not comfortless Let children hear the mighty deeds . Let everlasting glories crown • Let every mortal ear attend • * • Let God the Father, and the Son Let God the Maker's name Let me but hear my Saviour say Let party names no more w. 191 • 687 Gf^ 635 Toplady 666 • 366 W. 359 ' . w. 358 J. w. 396 . M. 401 W. 107 C. W. 665 . w. 62 * 517 3athur8i 435 • • 386 Beck 352 . C. 470 W. 236 . w. 91 w. 35 . w. 12 . N. 385 . W. 292 c. w. 632 Cn. 369 . W. 64 . w. 293 w. 614 . w.wi W. 28* w. 562 Beddome 382 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) // /. ;/. K ■^ 1.0 I.I 11.25 lUUu III 1.8 U IIIIII.6 % <? 7: ^<s^ ^ ^ 7 Hiotographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 Table of the firH linet. Let sinners take their course Let so7\^ of praises iiii the sky Let as loye, and sing, and wonder Let us ihe sheep by Jesus named • Let worldly minds the world pursue Let Zion and her sons rejoice • Let Zion's watchmen all awake • Life is the time to serve the I^rd . Lift up to God the voice of praise « Like sheep we went astray Light 4if those whose dreary dwelling Lo ! he ^comes with clouds descendi&g Lol what a glorious corner-stone • Lo ( what an entertaining sight Long as I live I'll bless thy name Long have f sat beneath the sound Look down, Lord, with pitying eye Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious Lord, at thy feet we sinners lie Lord, behold us few and weak • Lprd, cause thy face on us to shine • Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Lord God, the Holy Ghost,—see Descend, &c. W. 46 CottcriU 264 N. 209 • . 383 JV: 533 W. 96 . D. 463 . W. 610 fVardiaw 169 W. 607 Toplady 204 (Mwer 627 . W. 119 . W. 141 W. 156 . W. 341 D. 430 . K. 267 626 K. 397 889 Lord, I am thine : but thou wilt prove Lord, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin • Lord, I have made thy word my choice Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear Lord, in the strength of grace • Lord of hosts, to thee we raise , • Lord of the gospel-harvest, send IjohA of the Sabbath^ hear our vows • Lord of the worlds above {«ord,teitfch my soul^ try every thought W. 342 261 n 43 W. 124 W. @ 637 M. 468 433 D. 314 W. 70 W. 162 46 264 209 383 533 96 463 610 169 507 204 627 119 14t 155 341 430 257 525 397 389 342 261 1> 43 m 6 537 468 433 314 70 m Table of the first lines. Lord, send thy servants forth . C. W. 453 Lord, teach us how to pray aright "^ . M, 404 Lord, thou hast bid thy people pray , 490 Lord, thou hast searched and seen me through W, 150 Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand . . ^.8^ Lord, we adore thy vast designs . • W, 572 Lord, we come before thee now . Hammond 324 Lord, we confess our numerous faults . W. 502 Lord, what a feeble piece . . , W. 79 Lord, what was man when made at first W. 8 Lord, when our offerings we present Bathurst 349 Lord, when we bend before thy throne . 405 Loud let the tuneful trumpet sound . D. 300 Love divine^ all love excelling . , C.W. 206 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Maker and sovereign Lord • • Maker, Upholder, Ruler, thee Marked as the purpose of the skies May the grace of Christ our Saviour Men of God, go take your stations Met again in Jesus' name Morning breaks upon the tomb My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so My God, accept my early vows My God, how endless is thy love My God, in whom are all the springs My God, my King, thy various praise My God, permit me not to be My God, permit my tongue My God, the covenant of thy love My God, the steps of pious men My great Redeemer and my Lord rr2 . 588 W. 4 . 3f , 277 Nod 45^ . N. 34^ . K. 457 327 Collyer 239 . W. 596 W. 153 W. 479 . W. 47 . W. 156 IV. 582 w. m i). 586 . W. 33 . r. 234 Tohle of the first lines. My never*ceasing song shall show My Saviour and my King lily Saviour, my Almighty Friend My Shepherd is the living Lord My Shepherd will supply my need My soul, come meditate the day My soul, how lovely is the place My soql lies cleaving to the dyst l^y soul, repeat his praise , My spirit loo]£s to God alone , . Naked as from the earth we came 'ffo more, my God, I boast no more Nor eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard Not Sid the blood of beasts l^ot all the outward forms on earth {Jot here, as to the prophet's ey$ ^ot for a favorite form or name j^ot to condem^n the sons of men ^ot to the terrors of the thfs Lord f^ot with our mortal eyes • , Now begin the heavenly theme , Now from the altar of our hearts ^ow, gracious Lord, thine ajm reveal I»fpw let our cheerful eyes survey ^ow let our mourning hearts revive Now let the feeble all be ^trppg f^ow let your soiigs arise Now may He who from the de^d w. 76 w. 34 w. 60 W' 16 w. 17 TF. 613 w. 69 TV- 128 . W' lOQ » r. 49 w. 603 w. 540 . w. 630 w. 508 w. 527 • 329 c.w. 390 w. 539 ^ w. 583 w. 591 Lmgjord 208 Mdson 486 . N. 497 D. 25| . p. 622 Z). $55 N. 346 345 JNow mav the God of peace s^nd love Gibbons ^ow may the gospel's conquering power . K, 336 ^ow nqay the mighty arm awak^ . . 428 Now may the Spirit's holy fire . . 338 Table of the fint Im^s. 75 34 60 n 613 69 128 49 603 540 630 608 527 329 ; 390 ; 539 ; 683 ; 591 i 20*8 1 486 . 497 . 25^ . 622 . 556 I7T . 346 s 345 . 336 42$ 338 ^' Now to the Lord a noble song • • Now to the Lord who makes us know Now to the power of God supreme all ye nations, praise the Lord • O blessed souls are they . • O bless the Lord my soul • O for a closer walk with God O for a heart to praise my God • • O for shout of sacred joy • O give thanks unto the Lord O God at thy command we rise O God my helper, ever near . O God of Bethel, by whose hand O God of grace and righteousness O God of mercy I hear my call O God of Zion, from thy throne . O God, thou art my God alone • O trappy day that fixed my choice O happy soul that lived on high O happy they who know the Lord O house of Jacob ! come . Bickerst O how hlesi thd congregation O how I love thy holy word how shall feeble ilcsh an4 blopd • O how should those be clean >yho bear O Israel, blessed bej^ond compare O Israel, to thy tents repair O King of glory, come O Lord, accept a sinful heart P Lord, another day is ilown . H. O Lord, I would delight in thee Lord our King, how excellent w. 214 . w. 229 w. 503 . IV. 115 w. m . w. 99 c. 674 c. w. 573 w. 38 Bathurst 103 c. w. m Fawcett 500 Logan 41 1 W. 5 . w. 45 . « 394 • ilf. 51 fk 388 . W. 684 ff. 33^ eWs Col. 454 Lyte 332 . C. 575 Cn. 528 . Cn. 4oq D. 378 K. 556 . 469 I r White 174 Table of (he first lines* Lord our Lord^ how wondrous great . W* Lord thine ancient churches spare Lord, hy work revive Lord, who dost thy boundless power say not, think not in thy heart Shepherd of thy people, hear Spirit of the living God O that the Lord would guide my ways O that thy statutes t^very hour . O the delights, the heavenly joys thou that hear'st when sinners cry O thou who art the light thou who didst the temple fill O thou whose covenant is sure 'tis a sound should fill the world why {jhould Israel's sons, . BickersteWs Col. 452 Zion, tune thy voice Zion, when I think on thee O'er the gloomy hills of darkness O'er the night of Pagan darl&oess Of all the joys we mortals know Our fathers, where are they Our God, our help in ages past Our heavenly Father, hear . v Our helper, God, we bless his name Our Lord is risen from the dead Paschal Lamb, by God appointed L. Hunt. Col, 206 Plung'd in a gulf of dark despair . '' . W. 232 Pour out thy Spirit from on high . M, 462 Praise, everlasting praise be paid . W. 187 Praise for thee. Lord, in Zion waits . Lyte 307 Praise God from whom all blessings flow Bp* Ken, 285 • 450 • 416 • 477 Cn. 547 . N. 472 M, 434 . W. 126 w. 127 . w. 256 . w. 44 Bulmer 325 • 473 Cn, 353 K. 432 fc'« Col. 452 417 . K. 148 • • 449 • 448 ■ 365 D. 614 . W. 78 M. 328 D. 494 C. W. 245 Table of the fir 9t Unei. Praise the Lord ; ye heavens adore him Praise to the Lord who bows his ear Praise waits in Zion, Lord, for thee Praise ye the Lord, exalt his name Praise ye the Lord, my heart shall join Praise ye the Lord, 'tis good to raise Prayer is the soul's sincere desire « Quiet, Lord, my froward heart • Raisfe your triumphant songs • Bejoice, believer, in the Lord • Eejoice, the Lord is King • • Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord Remark, my soul, the narrow hounds Rest from thy labour, rest • p Revive our dying graces. Lord Rise, gracious God, and shine • Rise my soul, and stretch thy wings Rock of ages, cleft tor me • 9 Safely through another week • • Salvation is for ever nigh 9 Salvation ! the joyful sound Saviour, visit thy plantation • See ! Israel's gentle shepherd stand See the ransomed millions stand • See what a living stone • • Servants of God, in joyful lays Shall foolish, weak, short-sighted man Shall we the Spirit's course restrain • Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep Shew pity, Lord, Lord forgive SMne mighty God, in glory shine • 181 D. 161 . W. 55 W. 144 . m 158 , w. 160 M. 414 . N. 138 W. 302 N, 543 C.W. 210 s. W. 81 . D. 498 M. 621 w. n • 419 Cemick 569 To^fiady 564 N. 487 W. 72 , W. 511 * 415 • D- 357 Cn. 211 W. 118 . M. 178 C.W. 193 e.w. 273 . D. 459 W. 42 w. 57 Table of tlie first lines. Since we must here with sinners dwell Sing all ye nations, to the Lord Sing to the Lord Jehovah's name Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands Sing, ye redeemed of the Lord Sinners of Adam's fallen race So let our lips and lives express Songs of immortal praise belong Songs of praise the angels sang Soon as 1 heard my Father say Sovereign of worlds, display thy power Spirit of Holiness, look down Spirit of Life, thine influence shed Spirit of Power and Might, behold • Spirit of Truth, come down Spirit of Truth, on this thy day • Stand up and bless the Lord Stand «p, my soul, shake ly fear Stay, thou insulted Spirit, wiay Sweet is the memory of thy grace Sweet is the work, my God, my King Sweet the moments, rich in blessing t Vf Th' Almighty reigns exalted high Th' atoning work is done. • The christian warrior, see him stand The earth forever is the Lord's Thee we adore. Eternal name The festal morn, my God, is come The glories of my Maker God The glorious universe around • The God Jehovah reigns The God of Abraham praise I . 399 w. 56 . w. 84 w. 87 . D. 658 Hodgson 524 W. 577 w. 108 M. 165 W. 27 r • ■ 437 Bathurst 266 Do. 265 M. 260 t 269 Heber 262 M. 166 . W. 551 C. W. 598 W, 157 . W. 81 Batty 373 . W. 89 KeUey 250 . M. 559 W. 21 W. 604 Merrick 132 . . w. 184 M. 379 . IV. 92 . Other 197 Table of the fini lines. 399 m 56 W. 84 W. 87 D. 558 \on 524 FT. 577 IV. 108 M. 165 W. 27 437 rs^ 266 [)o. 266 ftf. 260 269 )er 262 Zkf. 166 FT. 551 W. 598 W'. 157 W. 81 «y 373 W'. 89 ^ley 250 M. 559 IV. 21 JT. 604 icA; 132 W. 184 ilf. 379 IV. 92 ier 197 The God of mercy be adored " . 1f^. 282 The God of truth liis church hath blessed . 377 The great redeeming angel, thee . C. W. 356 The head that once was crown'd with thorns 258 The heathen perish : day by day • M. 425 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord . W. 15 The hours of evening close . Mrs. Conder 488 The lands that long in darkness lay The law by Moses came The law commands and maks us kno^ The Lord descending from above . The Lord, how wonderous are his ways The Lord is King, lift up thy voice . The Lord is risen indeed The Lord Jehovah reigns The Lord my pasture shall prepare . The Lord my Shepherd is The Lord my Shepherd is The Lord of earth and sky The Lord of glory is my light The Lord of Sabbath let us The Lord shall come, the earth shall . The Lordj the Judge, before his throne The Lord, the sovereign King .^ The man is ever blest - .t , , The mercies of my God and King The peace which God alone reveals The praise of Zion waits for thee The promise of my Father's love . The Saviour calls : let every ear The Saviour of mankind is come:\ The spacions earth is all the Lord's The Spirit breathes upon the word • . W. 218 pr. 228 . W. 616 W. 216 . W, 99 Cn. 183 . K. 242 W. 192 Addison 19 W. IS . €n. 20 . C.W. ^96 w. m Wesley^s Col 310 H^ber 626 . W. 41 / ^ H^ 101 Lyte m . N. 3^7 W. 64 - W. 360 . Steele 5)9 * J). 220 W. 2^ . C. 296 ■»i! Table of the first lines. There is a fountain fill'd with blood . C. There is a house not made with hands . W. There is a land of pure delight • W. These glorious minds how bright they • W. This day the Lord hath call'd his . Bathurst This is the day the Lord hath made . IV, This is the word of truth and love • IV» This stone to thee in faith we lay • M, Thou art my portion, O my God • W* Thou, Lord, through every changing scene D. Thou only sovereign of my heart . Steele Thou Refuge of my weary soul . Steele Thou Son of God and Son of man Thou very Paschal Lamb . Wesley^s Col. Thou very present Aid . • C. W, Thou who art enthroned above . Thrice happy souls who born from heaven D. Through all the changing scenes of life Tate Thus far the Lord hath led me on • W, Thus saith the first, the great command • W, Thus the eternal Father spake ^ .' W. Thy ceaseless, unexhausted love Thy favours. Lord, surprise our souls . W-, Thy mercies fill the earth, Lord, . • IV. Thy name. Almighty Lord. . • W. Thy presence, gracious God, afford • Faweett Time ! what an empty vapour ^tis • W> 'Tls by the faith of joys to come . W, To bless thy chosen race • « Tate To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost To God the Father, God the Son . . W. To God the great, the ever blest . W, To God the only wise . . fT. 374 670 613 631 321 120 509 467 122 616 549 602 202 371 600 305 481 175 482 593 106 188 189 125 114 335 605 571 420 288 286 104 560 Table of tfie-flrai linei. 374 670 613 631 i 321 120 509 467 122 616 e 549 4i 602 202 L 371 K 600 305 D. 481 te 175 V. 482 V. 593 r, 106 188 V. 189 F. 125 V. 114 !/^ 335 F. 605 V. 571 r^i; 420 288 W. 286 IF. 104 PT. 560 To heaven I lift my mi ting eyes « To him who chose ut>" nrst ; To his own World he came • To our almighty maker God • To our God loud praises give • To our Redeemer's glorious name To the source of every blessing To thee, in ages past • • To-morrow, Lord, is thine 'Twas by an order from the Lord United prayers ascend to Thee Up to the Lord that reigns on high Upward I lift mine eyes Vain are the hopes the sons of men . W. 12d W. 280 . Cn. 247 W. 90 . Cn, 180 . SteeU 372 Bathurst 278 Bvlmer 326 . D. 608 W* 294 Collyer 355 . W. 190 W. 130 . iV. 541 Watched by the world's malignant eye . C. W, 398 We are, Lord, a vineyard planted • K. 395 We bid thee welcome in the name • M, 466 We bless the Lord, the just, the good • W. 68 We bless the prophet of the Lord . TV* 225 We praise, ^e Worship thee, God . " . 171 We sing his love who once was . R* HUVs Col, 625 We've no abiding city here Welcome, sacred day of rest Welcome, sweet daj- of rest Welcome, welcome ! sinner hear What are these in bright array What are those soul-reviving strains What equal honours shall we bring What mysteries in our Lord combine . What shall I render to my God What shall the dying sinner do s s K. 632 . 317 W. 303 Cn. 520 M. 635 . 222 fV. 253 JD. 249 W. 112 W. 506 ^ u i rf^ ^ Talk of th4 first iinet. Whence do our mournful thoughts arise . W. 552 When Abraham, full of sacred awe . . 491 When all thy mercies, my God . Addison 173 When blooming youth is snatched away . Steele 619 When from the glorious realms of day When I can read my title clear When I read the contradiction *• When I survey the wondrous cross When Jesus left the throne of God When overwhelmed with grief . When sins and fears prevailing rise When the first parents of our race Where high the heavenly temple Wher^ is the Hebrew's God Where shall the man be found Where shall we go to seek and find Where two or three with sweet While all the angel throng While with ceaseless course the sun Who can describe the joys that rise Who shall ascend thy heavenly place Who shall the Lord's elect condemn Why buy we that which is not Why should our tears in sorrow flow Why should the children of a King With all my powers of heart and tongue With joy we meditate the grace • With heavenly power, Lord, defend With my whole heart I'll raise my song With reverence let the saints appear . 236 W. 568 . 207 . W. 362 M. 223 W. 48 . Steele 645 . W. 504 • Logan 262 C. W. 297 W. 24 . W. 140 Slennett 406 • 276 . N. 499 W. 523 . W. 10 W. 563 Batkurst 413 . 620 . W. 581 W. 149 W. 231 . 464 W. 9 fV. 76 Witness, ye men and angels now . Beddome 387 Ye aixgels iound the throne W, 290 Table of tihe Jlnt lines. Ye nations of tb« earth rejoice Ye servants of the almiglity King Ye servants of the living God Ye servants of the Lord Ye sons of men, a feeble race Ye sons of men, with joy record Ye that obey th' immortal King Ye tribes of Adam, — join Ye waiting soulsj arise Yes, the Redeemer rose • Yes, we trust the day is breaking Your harps, ye trembling saints Zion, awake ! thy strength renew Zion stands with hills surrounded w. 94 J . w. 110 . Baihurst 316 . D, 6C9 W. 80 D. 170 • • rr* 143 . w. 162 Toplady's Col. 629 D. 243 . K. 445 . Thplady 646 V 446 I . . K. 135 ■^ ! INDEX OF TEXTS, » Gewesij— - 1 Samuel — ^ u 2 ,^ 259 iii. 10 334 V. 24 674 yii, 12 . 494. 513 xvii. 7 . 350 w xviii. 23 491 2 Samuel — xxxi. 13 411 xxiii. 5 f dOD xxxi. 42 • 197 xxxlii. (> • 355 1 Kings-— xlviii. 16 • 356 111. 9 . 412 - viii. 30 548 Exodus — xvi. 23 • xxiii. 20 , 317 371 1 Chronicles- xxix. 14 "" • 349 xxv. 22 • 319 2 Chronicles- .^ vi. 18 . 467 Leviticus — XV. 15 388 xxv. 9 299 xxv. 21 . 320 Nehemiah^— xxv. 41 • , 300 ix. 5 166, 182 NUMBERS^^ Esther— vii. 2 • 403 ix. 16 , 297 T xi. 29 . , 273 Job— i. m . 603 Peutehowdmy*^ iii. 17 • 642 viii. 2 173 XI. 7 t 193 xii. 9 , , 547 xiv. 2 ,^ 619 xxxiii. 25 544 xxxiii. 29 • 378 Psalms — xxxiy. 1 • , 613 iv. 8 482. 484 4 MM A viii. • ^ 174 JosHUA—i. 5 • 62^ ix. 10 , 602 4 « -^ xixo 14 . 582 1 Samuei. — xxiv. 8 245 ?. 17 • . 343 xxvi. 8 . 306, 469 Index of Texts* 334 Ay 513 , 586 . 412 548 , 349 . 467 388 66, 182 . 403 . 603 542 , 193 619 82, 484 174 , 602 . 582 245 ^6, 469 Psalms — xxix. xxxlv. xxxir. 3 xxxvii. 5 xxxvii. 37 xl. 16 xlviii. 14 li. 12 Ixiii. 2 Ixv. Ixv. 4 IxF. 8 Ixv. 11 Ixvi. 8 Ixvi. 9 Ixvii. Ixviii. 18 Ixix. 34 Ixxii. 17 Ixxii. 5—8 Ixxiii. 26 Ixxvii. 19 Ixxvli. 20 Ixxix. 5 Ixxix. 13 Ixxx. 14 . 195 175 . 315 557 615 172 . 409 . 626 . 497 • 307 333 . 483 492 , 169 500 420, 422 . 244 165 . 438 423 . 601 599 . 408 , 451 • 383 415 Ixxxiv. 10,11 407, 331 Ixxxy. 7 Ixxxvii. 5 Ixxxix. Ixxxix. 11 ixxxix. 15 Ixxxix. 47 xc. 1 xc. 2 xc. 6 • xc. 9 xcii. XPIU. 1 525 471 176 194 332 478 616 185 499 498 305 191 Psalms — xcv. 7 xcvi. xcvi. 10 xcvii. 2 c. 5 cii. 13 cii. 27 ciii. 17, 18 civ. 19 • • u cxiu.. cxvi. 14 cxviii. 24 cxix. 10 cxix. 50 cxix. 67 cxix. 105 cxix. 130 cxix. 158 cxxii. 6 cxxii. 7 cxxvi. 3 cxxxii. 8 cxxxii. 15 cxxxvi. cxxxviii. 2 cxxxviii. 6 cxli. 2 . cxlv. 10 cxlviii. — - 7. pxlix. 2 Proverbs — xi. 18 xvi. 1 xxii. 6 xxiii« 17 xxiii. 26 xxix. 18 . 485 177 . 436 572 . 188 437 . 186 353 . 495 178, 179 . 387 310 . 597 292 . 575 295 • 296 424 • 390 472 . 316 318 . 340 180 • 187 192 . 486 170, 171 , 181 , 184 , 210 477 404 476 481 573 425 IndetB of Texts. Eqclesiastes- ~ Lamentations- .~ Ix. 4, 6, 10 . 610 I. 4 . 394 ';, . lii. 22. 23 :■ 479 fUIAH — U. 2 . 443 EZEKIEL — ii. 6 M 454 xxxiv. 26 . 395 vi. 1 .473 XXX vii. 3 . 430 ix. 2, 6, 7 218 Ix. 2 . 449 HosEA xiv. 2 . 522 - jci. 10 426 % iii. I . • 311 Joel — 1 XX vi. 1 — 4 375 i. 14 . 489 xxvi. 3 . . 600 iii. 18 . 366 XXX. 18 646 XXXV. 10 167, 558 MicAH vii. 18 . \m xl. 27-31 552, 553 3flv. 22 . . 505 Habakeuk iix. 2 416 li. 9 . 427, 428 Ui. 1 446, 447 Haggai ii. 7 . JM)1 Iii. 10 .: "^ 445 V. - Bii. 6, 9-12 607 Zechariah— ^ Itiv. 2 470 i. 5 . 614 Iv. 1 . 514 • • • -^ Xlll. 1 . 967, 374 Iv. 2 . 413 w Ivi. 1. 2 189 Matthew— r. Ivi. 7 308, 468 i. 21 . 224 Iviii. 1 . 457 iii. \\ 401 Iviii. 13 303, 312, 330 V. 3-12 . 695 Ix. 1 . 417 vi. 8 190 ; Ixi. 10 \tsM, 6 . 589 vi. 9 . 168, 328 . 429 vi. 9—13 410 Ixvi. 20 453 vi. 10 \ 431 vii. 12 . 694 JSREMIAH — - ix. 13 . 618 HI. 4 474, 475 ix. 38 433 ill. 15 459 X. 8 . 440 XT. 16 . 291 X. 16 , 398 xxix. 13 324 xi. 28-30 . 615 xxxi. S . 377 xiii. 16, 17 296 Ind&x of Tescli^ 224 401 595 190 328 410 431 594 518 433 440 398 515 296 Matthew — xvi. 18 . . 376 xviii. 20 327,329,406 xxi. 9 xxii. 40 XXV. 6 xxviii. 6 xxviii. 19 Mark — iv. 20 viii. 38 X. 14 X. 16 X. 27 xvi. 9 Luke — 222 593 . 629 fl39, 304 . 276 344 535 357 223 528 309 i. 79 448 ii, 14 • . 219 * ii. 25 203 iv. 18, 19 . 220 vii. 47 221 X. 18 • 432 xi. 13 270 xii. 36 . . 609 xiii. 6—9 496 xiii. 34 . 529 xiv. 17 . 363, 520 XV. 10 523 xxii. 19 . 364, 368 xxiii. 54 487, 488 xxiii. 56 . 313 xxi V. 23 243 xxiv. 34 . 242 xxiv. 50 • 342 1 John— 1 1.3, 4 . 204, 325 1 i. 11 247 John — i. 14 i. 17 i. 29 iii. 16-18 iv. 24 iv. 35 vi. 68 vii. 37 ix. 4 X. 28, 29 xii. 13 xiv. 2 xiv. 3 xiv. 18 xiv. 19 xiv. 26 XV. 26 xvi. 8 xvi. 13 xvi. 14 xvi. 22 xix. 30 Acts — i. 4 214, 217 228 . 508 301, 539 405 . 439 293, 549 . 519 607 . 692 198 . 668 358 . 369 545 271 262 267 265 434 690 237 »• . 263 ii. 1-4 248, 261,272 ii. 33 ii. 47 X. 33 X. 36 X. 38 xiv. 22 xvi. 9 xviii. 9, 10 xxvi. 22 Romans — i. 16 iii. 19-22 264 386 335 200 236 550 442 458 493 509 541 Index of Texts. Romans— 2 Corinthians — V. 6 , 521 V. 8 612, 617 y. 12 501 V. 19 230 V. 1 302 vi. 7 . 393 Ti. 3 352 vi. 17 397 vi. 13 537 xii. 7—10 . 562 yiii. 15 « 266 xiii. 14 348 Tiii. 16 581 » X* 14 441 Galatians — X. 18 ,, 455 i. 4 . 530 xi. 16 351 ii. 16 • 516 xi. 23 . 452 iv. 6 579, 580 Xll. 1 534, 538 vi. 2 381 xiii. 11 596 vi. 14 362, 533 xiv. 9 625 XV. 6 396 Ephesians^- XV. 13 . 338 i. 6 i. 10 . 322 380 1 Corinthians — i. 17 . 268 i. 24 506, 517 i. 22 225 i. 30 . 524 ii. 5 . 511 ii. 4 337 ii. 10 527 ii. 9, 10 630 ii. 8 . . 512 iii. 7 339 iii. 10 215 iii. 16 274 iii. 15 . . 618 iii. 21 . 685 iii. 16, 20 . 216 V. 7 206 iii. 19 205, 372 vi. 20 . 504 iv. 3 . 379 vii. 29-31 631 iv. 4 389 X. 13 565 iv. 11 . . 461 X. 16 359 iv. 30 598 X. 31 480 vi. 12 . 559 xi. 25 360 • _ xii. 3 269 Phillipians- ^ XV. 20 240, 241 ii. 5 ii. 6, 7 . 587 202 2 Corinthians — ii. 8 . 232 ii. 16 • 610 ii. 10 199 V. 1, 5-8 . 570 ii. 29 . 466 V. 7 • 571 iii. 7-9 540 2Ti 1. 1. Titi II. ml Indew of Texts* Phillipians — iii. 12-14 iii. 21 iv. 7 COLOSSIANS — i. 7 i. 16 ii. 19 iii. 3 iii. 11 661 624 347 . 464 217 . 391 643, 584 382 1 Thessalonians — i. 5 . .336 ii. 17 . 384 iv. 13 . . 620 V. 6 556, 606 V. 17 . . 414 2 Thessalonians- i. 7 , 111- 1 1 Timothy — ii. 2 ii. 6, 6 iii. 10. iii. 16 vi. 12 2 Timothy — i. 9, 10 i. 12 . ii. 3 . ii. 12 . ii. 21 iv. 8 Titus — ii. 10-12 iii. 3-7 626 466 490 361 392 246 664 503 636 661 268 400 667 677 602 Hebrews — ii. 14 ii. 10-17 iii. 6, 6 IV. 7 iv. 9 iv. 14 iv. 15 iv. 16 V. 11, 12 vi. 12 Vi. 18 vi. 19 vii. 17 ix. 24 Xi. 14 XII. 3 xii. 14 xii. 18-24 xni. 7 xiii. 14 xiii. 20 xiii. 17 James — iv.' 14 1 Peter — i. 2 i. 3-6 ]. 8 ii. 2 ii. 7 ii. 16 ii. 21 ii. 24 V. 3 . 238 2i6 . 2-28 23 1 . 314 252 . 231 402 . 341 3-26 . 565 566 . 107 250, 251 633 . 207 576 583 . 636 532, 632 345, 346 462, 463 604, 605 608 323 . 623 365, 591 . 578 385 . 399 234 . 373 460 2 Peter i. 21 275, 294 TT Index of Texts, 1 .TOHN — Revelation — V. 6 • 370 V. 13 254 V. 19 • 444 vii. 13 . vii. 14 • 631 635 3 John 4 • 354 vii. 17 . xi. 15 . 256 257 JUDK — 24 . 560 xiv. 3 • 611 xiv. 13 621 Revklation — XV. 3 213, 227 i. 1-5 • 229 xix. 6 183 i. 5 208, 209 XX. 11 • 628 i. 7 • 627 xxi. 2 637 i. 10 • • 321 xxi. 10 • 613 i. 17 • 249 xxi. 5 • • 260 ii. 5 • 450 xxi. 27 . 630 ii. 10 . 465 xxii. 3, 4 255, 569 iii. 20 • 233 xxii. 16 • 212 iv. 10 » 255 xxii. 17 • 211 V. n • 253 xxii. 20 • 435 INDEX OF OCCA&IONS. Admission of Members, 385 — 388. Affliction times of, 134, 137, 699—603. Associations of Ministers, 384, 390, 391, 400, 4(52. Baptism, 350—357. Children, 64, 123, 155, 221—223, 350—357. Church Meetings, 26, 36, 39, 40, 65, 73, 74, 82, 135, 375—401. Doxologies, 276—290. Evening, 479, 482—486. Family Worship, 142, 479—488. Fast-day, 489— 491. Founding a place of Worship. 467—473. Funeral, 78, 79, 611—624. ' Lord's day, 6, 13, 14, 50, 67—70, 81, 120, 131— 133, 303—408. Lord's Supper, 358—374. Missionary services, 57, 61, 62, 73, 106, 107, 114—116, 418—458. Morning, 179—481. New Year, ^78, 492—500. Opening a place of worsh'p, 139, 140, 468 — 473. Ordination, 140, 459—466. designation of Missionaries, 466 — 468, 466. Prayer Meetings, 401 — 422. Revival, 66, 71, 267-270, 336, 369, 390—437. Saturday evening, 487, 488. Sermon, after, 340 -349— before, 85, 335—339. Temperance meeti^igs, 10, 14, 22, 46, 58, 95, 116, 121, 126, 151, 156, 129, 173, 184, 285,342, 399, 410, 412, 419, 479, 481, 48^4, 529, 577, 593, 594, 606, 607, 610. Worship, Public, 67—70, 85, 318—349. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Access to God, 50—53, 402, 403, 678. Adoption, 50—53, 168, 316, 369, 678, 580, 586, Adoration, 168, 182, 185, 198. Affliction, 134, 137, 543—546, 655—557, 580, 586, 599—603. Aid, Divine, 149, 154. Angels, attendant on Christ, 243, 245, 246. songs of, 101, 165, 219, 243, 253—255, 260. Apostles, mission of the, 248, 272. Atonement, see Christ and Lord's Supper. Backsliding, 42, 44, 65. Baptism, 350—357. Believer, see Christian, Church, henediction, 345—348. Canaan, a type of heaven, 102, 105, 167, 532, 613, 632—634, 637. Children, Christ's regard for, 223, 350, 357. interested in the covenant, 350, 353« 616. hymn^ for, 64, 123, 155, 221—223, 474—478, 608. Christ, 198—258. advent, 8, 87, 199, 217—220. ■ ascension, 38, 106, 238, 241—247. atonement, 43, 59, 202, 250. blood of, 43, 209, 367, 374, 564, 505, 508. compassion, 204, 220, 231, 236, 301, 361, 504, 515, 521. condescension, 7, 8, 202, 207, 217, 219, 232, 235, 372, 504. conquests, 34, 35. 210, 249, 257, 312, 438. crucifixion, 207, 237, 361, 362, 37a, death and sacrifice, 45, 59,. 207, 2d2, 238, 508. divinity, 198—202, 217, 249, 256. Index qf Subjects. Christ's example, 223, 234r~236. humiliaiion and exaltation, 4, 7, 59, 199, 217, 219 238» interce'ssion, 225, 231, 250—252. kingdom, 4, 34, 61, 62, 92, 106, 183, 210, 438. love, 202—209, 214, 229,301, 315, 361, 372. mediation, 202—209, 230, 247, 301, 302. resurrection, 120, 238—245, 304, 310, 312, 317. sufterings, 69, 202, 207, 235, 362, 364. our advocate, 204, 226, 250—252. captain of salvation, 154, 226, 408, 426, 632. corner-stone, 117 — 119. fountain, 43, 366, 367, 374, 513. judge, 88, 210, 229, 626—628. . king, 35, 38, 91, 106, 183, 199—203, 210, 212, 218 225. lamb of God, 206, 213, 299, 364, 371, 374,508. Lord of all, 200—202. morning-star, 212, 437. priest, 107, 199, 225, 226, 229, 250—252. refuge, 224, 409, 565, 600, 602. rock of ages, 117, 224, 564. shepherd, 224, 226, 357, 383, 459, 460, 507. righteousness and strength, 60, 72, 311. worshipped in heaven, 253 — 258. Christian character, 10, 396—400. dutiesj 398—400, 440, 547—556, 609. fellowship, 348, 379—889, 397, 406, 618. privilefi:es, 316, 332, 333, 377, 380, 481. sympathy, 38T, 382, 396. Church, 375—401. glory of, 40, 74, 82, 376, 446, 447. God's presence and favor, 39, 73, 96, 131, 139, 140. privileges, 55, 82, 332, 377, 380. security, 26, 36, 74, 135, 375—378. unity, 379, 381, 382, 384, 389, 618. Communion of saints, 104, 141, 142, 315, 379, 381—386, 618. with God, 50—53, 365, 574, 580, 586. Darkness dispelled by gospel, 15, 423, 434. light in, 61, 136, 546, 602. Deacons, prayer for, 389, 391, 392. Death, 78, 79, 611—624. of a pastor, 620—622. of the young, 619. Declension, 574, 597, 598. Dedication, self, 111—113, 387, 388, 401, 533— 538, 549. house of worship, 139, 140, 467—473. Delay deprecated, 84—86, 518, 519. Depravity, 42, 43, 4^24, 501, 505, 606. Doxologies, 276—290. Evening, 153, 479, 482—486. Saturday, 487, 488. Examination, self, 25, 152, 582.- Evpostulation, 233, 517— 522. Faith in Christ, 30, 43, 536—546, 654, 563, 567, assurance of, 545, 681. . justification by, 30, 502—508, 524, 540, 641. walking by, 49, 543—546,555—558,570—572. Fall, effects of the, 424, 430, 601—506. Family religion, 142, 353, 411, 481—486, 534. F. F( F. F G( Q G G G Indew qf Sul^feett. Fear of God, 76, 84, 93, 481. Following the f<iithfnl, 3t26, 614, 616. Fountain opened, 367, 374, 513. Funereal, 78, 79, 603-624. Gentiles, in the church, 2, 62, 73, 90, 431. God, adoration of, 185-197. attributes 32, 78, 109, 182. 186-197. compassion, 99, 100, 144, 178. condescension, 7, 110, 178, 179, 189—192. creator, 94, 184, 186. eternity, 78, 83, 185, 193. faithfulness, 47, 75. 102, 155, 158, 176, 187, 188. our Father, 168. 191. 192, 308, 3tJ8. glory,76,89, 110, 178-197. goodiipss, 58, 97, 157—159, 169, 170, 175, 187, 188 p:reainess, 56,76, 109, 145, 155-157, 177—183. holiness, 89, 93. 168. love, 110, 136, 170, 188, 603. mercy, 32, 97, 109, 146, 156—160, 173, 176. omnipresence, 150, 151, 194. portion, 5, 9, 63, 122. refuse, 9, 12, 36, 37, 46, 48, 49, 80, 129, 130, 176,376,601,602,616. rejoicing in, 12, 26, 89, 163. our Shepherd, 16—20. truth of, see Faithfulness, wisdom, 108, 180, 183, 191. 215. Gospel, the, 15, 77, 90, 215, 220, 298-302, 506— 620. triumphs of, 15, 34, 106, 248, 418, 439, 445, 472. Grace, salvation by, 30, 59, 72, 136, 172, 363, 374, gQ2 512. day of, 84-86, 233, 298—302, 519. growth in, 128, 149, 574—578. Gratitude,lll— 113, 169,173, 175,368, 483, 496, 493, 513. Grave, victorv over, 240, 241, 625—637. Guidance implored, 291, 408—412, 474. Guilt, see Confession, Depravity. Index of Suhjects. ■ Hear!, new FU|)|»lic«tP(l, 412, 673, 697. Hparing the word. 319, 3-i4, 334- 344. H*- a veil, 22, 14^, 211, 632, 669. 633—637. Holiness, 122, 126, 152. 397, 400, 673-578, 587. Holy Spiiit, 44, 126, 248, 259-276. Hoj.e, 11, 27, 148, 167, 210, 632, 643, 646, 569,633 634. Humility 137, 396, 404, 687. Influf nee, Divine, implored, 44, 125, 126, 166, 265, 273, 369, 337- 339, 401, 434. Invitation to cinneiii, 84, 614—520. Jerusalem, the new, 632, 634, 637. Jews, prayer for, 451 — 454. Joy in God, 12, 31, 51—53, 63, 67—70, 175, 181^, 183, 333, 388, 680. Jubilee, the gospel, 299, 300, 426. Judgment, 1, 41, 88, 195, 626—629. Jusiificaiion by faith, 30, 602—508, 624, 540, 641. Knowledge desired, 14, 126, 412. Latter day, glory of, 423, 436, 439, 445 Lif , the natural, 78, 79,498, 499, 604-610. the spiritual, 413, 543—549. Lord's-day, 6, 13, 14, 60, 67-70, 81, 120, 131— 133, 303-348. Lord's- supper, 368— 374. Love to Christ, 209, 224, 364-374. christians, 141, 379-386, 396. Lukewarmness,341, 596— 698. Map, frailty of, 78, 79, 185, 186, 498, 499, 604— 610. Man, honored with Divine notice, 7, 8, 110, 174. Mercies reviewed, 58, 57— 100, 111, 113, 147, 169, -188,493. Mercy implored, 403, 413, 624—526. Ministers, the gift of Christ, 140. 392, 459—466. prayed for, 389-S93, 459—465. Missionaries, Morning, 13. 456—458, 465. 153,479-481. 7. 4. -637. a- 578, 587. , 546, 569, 633 126, 166,265, -70, 175, 18^, r 24, 540, 641. 145 )4-610. il, 120, 131— 98, 499, 604— 8, 110, 174. , 113, 147, 169, i, 459—466. Judex of J^uhjrcts. M .n'fi anil Christ, 213, 2*27, 2-28. National sins and mercies, 489, 190. Nature, providence, and grace, 13, 15, ItiO — KilJ. Pardon, 28—30, 42—44, 136, 196, 322, 367, 374, 564. Peace with Cod, 29, 248, 322, 345—317, 375. Persecution, 258, 544, 563. Perseverance, 149, 528, 558—502, 592. Pilgrim, the Christian, 546—550, 558, 632—631. Praise, 50—58, 95, 101, 101, 114—116, 113— 147, 154 226, 486. for creation, 94, 180—184, 194. deliverance, 173 — 175. gospel, 77, 90, 501—519. protection and grace, 47, 98, 169, 173, 493— 495. redemption, 167, 172, 180, 198—215, 311, 372. Prayer, public and praise, 50—58, 131, 307, 401— 422. efficiency of, 27, 96, 402, 403, 414, 491. the Lord's, 168, 328, 410. see Grace, Holy Spirit, Pardon, Revival, &g. Promises, 543—545, 552—555. Prosperity, 46, 63, 530. Protection, Divine, 37, 47, 80, 129, 130, 135. Providence, 32, 64, 105, 160, 173, li;0, 599. Quickening, prayer for, 128, 267, 268, 270, 574, 696. Race, the Christian, 547, 553, 561. Reconciliation with God, 230, 311, 322. Redeeming love, 146, 147, 202—209, 299, 361, a62, 513. Refuge, see God, and Christ. Regeneration, 267, 527—629. Repentance, 28—30, 42—45, 404, 521—526, 574, 697. Resignation, ^ee Submission. Rest for heavy laden, 388, 515, 549. u u 1- Index of Subjects, Resurrection, 11, 195, 623—625. Revival, 66, 71, 267—270, 336, 369, 390—437. . iSaints and sinners, 1, 2, 3, 33, 121. portion, 11, 33, 46, 48, 58, 134, 623. Salvation by grace, 30, 59, 72, 136, 172, 362, 502—520. Sanctification, 271, 400, 524, 676. Scriptures, 291 — 296 — see Gospel and Word. Seeking God, 23, 27, 52, 525, 580, 602. Self-denial, 528, 529, 554. examination, 25, 152, 582. righteousness renounced, 524, 525, 540, 541. Shame, false, 535, 536. Sin, see Confession, Depravity. Sinners invited, 84, 514 — 520. Sincerity, 14, 25, 30, 122, 152, 404, 405. Sloth reproved, 547, 553—556. Submission, 137, 138, 533, 580, 585—587, 603. Temperance meetings, see Index of Occasions. Temple, the heavenly, 250—257. Temptation, 12, 23, 231, 542, 544, 547—551, 659. Throne of grace, 252, 301, 402, 403. Tribulation, the path to glory, 258, 550. Types fulfilled in Christ, 237, 371. Unconverted, appeals to, 84— 86, 233, 614—620, 608, 610. Union, see Christian fellowship. Communion. Usefulness dependent on holiness, 398 — 401. Waiting on God, 23, 24, 71, 136, 552, 553. Walking with God, 480, 481, 570—574. Warfare, the Christian, 154, 542—544, 661—661. Warning, 84—86, 516, 529, 547, 556, 608—610. Watchfulness, 14, 153, 647, 656, 606—610, 629. Word of God, excellency ot; 13—15, 123, 124, 127, 291—296. seed, 339, 344. World renounced, 413, 628 — 533, 634. •eparation from, 397, 398, 632, 574, 682, 585. Index of SuljeciB. Worship, public, 40, 60—65, 67—70, 131, 140, • 306—349. family, s^e Family Religion. Year, new, 478, 492—500. Youth, 64, 123, 474, 608. Zeal, 536, 538, 653, 571. Zion, 40, 74, 135, 148, 375, 376, 417, 446, 447, 558, THE END. ;*