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Trasting he «II receive these smaU otT.-r- ."gs 0., tue gift of his o™ hand, in.pressed npon .•,. «mp e mmd, we have not borrowed of tho wise in heart, nor t].e kamed in sldU, and therefore we ca.mot otter unto the world that whieh others have reeeive.i. We press not onr sin,pUcity npon the thonghts of the earned, who can find a better supply i„ the higher spheres of action. We preach onr own means as the bes known to us to be adapted to o,u- pnrpose, an<. ,„ 2 - the Honse of the lord. T..ey imitate o„r doctrine and dii-ect our praise. other, nor be canso of disconragen.ent to cnrselves the foUowmg pages accompany onr doctrine and »peak our thoughts in tho praises of God -% HYMNS OF PRAISE. HYMN I. The Increasing Fold* LORD, where the water 's still and clear And the deep rivers gently flow, The shepherd and his flocks appear, The dews descend, and pastures grow. Where love doth hedge the fruitiul field The lion 's never heard to roar ; The leopard and the wolf doth yield, Nor birds of prey destroy no more. The little ones in safety dwell, Because they 're in a shepherd's care That conquered pride and death and hell By sta-ong submission and by prayer. There he delights to feed his own Resting beneath the vine and tree. He 's call'd his flock from all alone, And saint and seraph 's where they be. And wliere his love doth never cease Will ever be the gathering fold ; The hope of joy, the joys of peace, A place of wonder to behold ! \> '\ !• nVM.V-i OK PRAISE. -,,, . ^,, HV.MX II. ^fie tnoifcnsivencssjf ikc Ei^/Ueou,. O i'ock n..r fold ,vo onvv not I lot, N ,. I ,; iiicit \> (• l/lC'ir f i^ori)eacea,.(l,,K,a.ureisour -Vvssiuli', love IS Ibcding then wlu^,'^^'^^"''^^'^^^^-'"^ to taste Jv 7" ^^^^"^'■^" «1^^" "spires so hil'h • ' JH toou oi God cutumb'd doth lie. VVeliave a shepherd of our o.^-n The Avater's clear, the pasture 4' irrcen He ever teeds liis flocks aloiie ^ ' Ho leads to the unceasing- stJ-e'ani. ^Vo bow beneath no loftv seat Because tlie Lord dotli o'er us reL^n • His spirit is our bread and ineat "^ ' O.n- sonls do glorlty his uaj^e ' iflf . HY3INIII. fmrning in the House of the Lord H Lord, tliat I may sackcloth we? • And bow my souli mourn Ipm^er L I til miiio eyes shall clearly see ' ' fe;UA-ation to tliis world from thee. Oil that the earth may know thy name In ti uth, m spirit, and m I5ve, Anm near. Jly heart mchncs to be ; ^Iv soul clehn;]its to hear thy word My sni.s r luctant ilee. ^ ' •Sweet peace sliall in mine home atten-^J Arid every sen-ant free, """"^^ ^01 a, all shall worsl}ip tliee. r ; w „^ . HYJVm IX T niT!'^ T' *^' ^^^'^ of Israel Lo'-d, let me at thine altar stand .>iy sonows form my prayer \ l^ E. ncc. •s ongue, '1 is sung • ■^ Lord word, 4 ive been 1 If s clean, « ■'-"■'- 'Me attend •«" lend, - '"Israel. d tliy laws. J, Id, HYMNS OF PRAISE. Mark out my life Lord, in a line, As thou would 'st have me go, Let all my heart and soul be thine And this frail body too ! fcjpare not my sins from thy rebuke, Xor seal them with a seal ; But pardon Lord, and overlook, When I thy sentence feel ! And, of my heart close not tlie door Against redeeming love, Until my my heart shall sin no more, From painful guilt remove ! U HYMX X. Recewing the chastisements of the Lord. BOUX'D by the sacred cord. Or the convicting chain, 1 cry for mercy from the Lord, Oh God, abate tlie flame ! • My heart consumes witliin, My siuful spirit dies, I *-iste the wages of my sin ; My soul a captive lies. Oil, move the prison door The mourner to release, I'll make a vow to sin no more, Oh, grant my spirit peace ! », »•'. u IQ HYMNS OP PRAISE. I feel the flame abate. My soul doth feel resim'd J^'i^,^/ ra^'f^y '8 at thi gate And I 've a living mindf ' Oh, could my heart retain 1 he wounds so deeply made The mercies of a Saviour's nime The sm that me betrayed ' And all my fears c^part. AndT. 't *^""T« ^^^ ^' forgive And heal'd my broken heart '!i V ! % HYMN X'. nc v^r» Of Man. or the world wanting rut Among the loSt I noT^Sfd ' A L^ 1 ^^ ^^'* voice to cry r/i 16E. te, isign'd, tlie gate, lind. retain 'Ij made, ur's name, ajed. •it live •art, lid me forgive 3n heart i ^Id wanting rest, tress'd, '< of rest, iir home, tab. •fold, > rebuke, look, hear ar. r mind HYMNS OF PRAISE. But oh, the sentence when it came Taught me that tears and prayer is vain. Submission is the painful cause To lead man home to where he was, No offering made nor tribute paid Can place a crown upon my head ; But meek humility and fear Will make my griefe to light appear. 13 HYMN XII. The effects of humility, and submission to the will of God. RESIGN'D, I bow my head to know A Saviour and his ways, The reason why I have a foe, The cause I have for praise. My flowing tears, my inward pain Doth from my heart arise ; Where Jesus hath wrote down his name, Mine all *s a sacrifice. How long it takes my will to die, The dying groans 1 hear ; And when Uie tomb to me is nigh I languish with a tear. Here doth this world give up the ghost, As Jesus drew his breath, And all my pride and prayers are lost. And languish into death. 14 nrM.VS OF PRAISE. Hci-e sliall this worW enjoy a rest Ami every painful soul that '.; Jost Hirough Jesus find their hoW ihr ^ i ■■ HYMX XIII. I>iscavcnjig Mercy. M P/f'\ Jehovah 's made tlie wav Mark'd by his bleeding son ^ ' His ioot^teps aU are known tlds drfv By them that 's call'd and come ^ A drop of oil for every tear And wine for every groa/i Is recomDense for Wrsiiip here • And dinst by such are^ Wn. I 'jlteste the wormwood and tlie eall ^A f!? the man of sin doth fall And these redeem from sin ' * '* ifff ^ p- .*-': a rest 's lost home. 9 pine away, 'f clay •ait, leart e way, 3 diiy mc. nnfXS OF PRAISE. Bread from Heaven. OH Lord, 't is thy delight to feed Our hunger atid our tliirst, "When we can walk as thou 'st (lecreed To where the mourner 's blest. How oft my infant spirit cries, As oft thy love is known, By every grief I am more wise, And brighter suns have shone. Although mine eyes in son'ow ween. Tliese tears I have to spare ; I, every earthly joy would keep, And this has been my prayer. Oh, how unskill'd a noise I make, And heaven and God refuse, But^ oh, it 's for my Saviour's si No more will I excuse. His giiefs to me are bread and wine And given my soul to save ; Lord, bless me, with this Son of thine And lit me for the grave. 15 sake n. 5 gall. HYMN XV. The peace of the world, and a Saviour's return- Wmi^'^J^^^^^ *^^^ restless world shall see. t ▼_ My God when they wiU worship thee ; Their tears shall cease, their joy shall Sow. And every child their Saviour kno^v 16 if it HYMNS OF PRAISIC And every flock their shepherd own. And place Inimanuel on the throne. W hen folds in peace together joiii In praise and prayer to spend' their time. And every sabl)ath day record With peace and blessings to the Lord ; The r king shall come, their sorrows flee. He U write salvation in the breast, T LS peace, l)e still and be at rest These are tlie glory of his days, ' When children learn to give him praise And when a weary worfd doth cease ' I o sin, to buy immortal peace. HYMN XVL LHope in redemption f rem sin. At' ^"^ ^y ^^°» I ^ave no rest, iiri ^ ^"®^ ^**' ™® prepare Where I may enter, and be blest, w here thme 's assembled there. ^^w?^u^'"^i^ ^'^^ ^^ ^Uo^s bow Ihat 's bending o'er the stream, Wliere these like servante keep their vow And thou dost make them clean. Where these their thrilling voices raise Thy mercy to repeat. Where aU the house is ioin'd in praise And worship at thy feet. Here let my soul for ever be, Thv care my house and home, ITiy love from heaven cleansing me UnUl I meet the tomb. IE. i OWTi, one. in heir time, Lord ; shall see. rows flee. ist, t. I praise, ease I stn. ' rest, 8t, 3re. 'S bow their vow, ean. es raise praise me ITTMXS OF TRAISR. HYMN xvjr. Au.l Wo to sorvo Ih' Lord ,"" *'^'' 'J llH'ir s|)infs homo Aud West tli,.,u iVoni thy tlmme There'. mm(M,f those abmudlseo J'*' ^^m^y in ihi'n phwe .is tlirs<. j J.at how lo worship fliee And have no ;.hu.ue of face. ' ^V'*^"': '';!'''"- '•'' ^'^'•'^ =."-«at, reward Rcpeatediv Jhc-arv'' ^'^'''^ ^-■•'y!"*'\''"<''^';^<'(l'.->t .serve the Lord '->r wliere do.st thou aj.pear ? • Koward is welcome, si ran -or i„ Acnnn},wi[h,ne],arlalve ' And when thou .seestsnehdavsher^iu f -ft IS for lieavcii's sake. " '' And there thou seest my Lnyiu., hand And mercy to rest,)re: ° -iiKi feorroAvs are no more. V^^rom whence I tirstaroir 17 .1 ! t fe I! in **^ HYMNS OF rRAISir. When I (Icp.'irtcd from iliy grace I Ibuiid a world <»f fooH, Tliy lovo and mercy found mo there Oil, why didst Ihou i)iirsii(', Or ofHir mo a Khcplicnl's care, Tliy love to food mo too ? Unworthy, Lonl, do T rocoive, I've sinnM a,ii:aiiist thy name, But now my wins my hoart do grieve. A!id all 1 'vo found is vain. Lord, if tliou wilt pardon g'-ant, My ponitonce shall 1)0 Like diildron sociking all thoy want. Forgiveness, Lord, of thoe. " ..>/ t[ 1 1 1 HYMN XIX. The I:n()wlc(Is:c of God. LORD, proscnt, as I know tliou art. To grieve me, and to lieal my hoart, To bless me with a humble mind "When to alHictioii I 'm resigned ; To cleanse my spirit for tliy Son Aiid fit me for my years to come. Thou dost refine ino in the flame From every thought that is in vain. Tliy spirit calls the dead to rise Because they 're harmless, and they 're wise, Thou giv'st my spirit eyes to see That thes(^ are attributes from thee, Thou giv'st me portions of their mind. With them I joy and wisdom find ; r grace 1 ino there 'Jire, ? nvMxs OF rnAisE, Tlw })ron(l tlmt did tlu-ir so.ds .mistain 1 June hand did M;iv(. to mc a;,^■liM Nor y((t by pvin;r dosf lli,,ii ,"..,«(• I'roin ov(Ty bond tliou dost rclraso ; And wluMi my nioiirnfiil spirit crioK ihy voice isiiuar to hid nie rin-. 19 'IV'O, name, t do ^ic've. tin. 1 gT-ant, thev want. od. tliou art, l1 my heiirt, iiind ed; Son )I110, ime 1 vain. ise \ they 're wise, .see I tliee, iir mind, find ; HYMX XX. Victoiy over sin. 11, what temptations I liavo known Had not MesRiali's mind hocn there Jly soul had fainted in despair- His word hatli been a friend to 'me lolead nietlironghluimiUty; ills .Spirit 's been p mornintr sun Ancl tauglit me all the good I 've done Ho IS the presence of my God Ihat came to me fn.m far abroad He often goes, but doth return JJecause Ids life on earth 's to moniTi • He IS my wormwood and my ralJ My hie, my death, he 'sail and ali He IS my sjnrit when I 'm ri-lit My evening griefs, my morning liirht 1 o me a heaven and hell of pa?n ' Through every change I know his name. HYMX XXI. M Hope without e7uf. ^ hope througli troubles doth ans.« And my vam thoughts do flee Temptation a small capti^vo lies 1 hat's been a foe to me. so ! I I i nVMNH OF rHAISK nojimi l.v th.Mt sln.tii; iuul Hn(l cord 1 li;it tlotli 111,, world siiImIiic ; For lir.iv.'ii is Mil.j.rl It) (lu. Lord, Our jovs iiiui sorrows ((><». lix'vcrv limnli,. s,.;,!,. ,lol1. niuvo, Ht» MliowM ji hiniin'r h:nu\ ; Tl is 111,. ,li,'I;i|,.s of liis l,,v(« ' K:u'h rli;iii;!:<' fo iiii(l,>r.s|.'in(l. Tli.Mv'Hjiot anorl.il in tlio skirn Nor rliMlin;,- ih.it is |„.|,,w ; None lull aiv ;;i\vii to ?nalv.''iis wi30 OursoulH tho Kurd to know. Oh llop,^ ,nv joys. ,ny h,>avt'n, my stay. ^ Mron-r pillar lit;, to hear. ' T«) Mu> thou jui III,, hcavt'iiiy way The niastor of «K'.spair, i i; !l 8|t ITYMN- XXII. The blcssinga of faith KNOWX \o my hroast Jind tree A vohuuo wroto willun, A lilo no liuinan vyo can sec No hope uor joy" in sin. Awalcos (lio sloojMtifif eyes Willi tovror and with tear Ami calls tlu! soul to upward rise, I'd- deaiii and hell is near. I Ji 1010(1 cord lie ; Lord, riiove, vU'H iivMNs OP rnAmK. A W(.rl{ for iiicti pr.'pnroH, A jwilh iIh-v iiHiNt j)iirmn.' >Mtli hope III moiiii,i„;^r (,„,' •' ' TIk' .N-nrosI ..nVriii^rs ,.|„„„^ '"•■'< •"••' oil (.;ii||, p,,ss(.SHM Aml(.v..rvdr..dorsln,vr,is,.' Jiiat hopouiid lUiil, j„. |,jj.j,j^ VI us wiso, V, 11. my stay, way jmd tree hill, i d rise, r. M I.'. I I I HYMN XX in. ^2n impenitent life. ^IIKXnrsf,l.,.,i ,,f,,,,,,^,,^^^^ JM^'hd. lsornMv'd,;,i,d„„|uHnvri l]iocurHuol(i„dwaHou,nyhe-u|. 1 .osovvonMi.y rayen Unkmnrn to ,,,. J.is dcafli rnXome Again my G(,d did disappear ^''• My sinB to nc like ^ria„t.s roKo Tlio Idle speeches of my tongua' f) HYMNS OK PRAISK. , I' I ViUiihiliM and I lied away From ivorv juy 'I was Itlc'st and frond, And oil, my mmiI was fed that day With my Kcdi'cmcr's iU'sh and l>t{KKl. And for my sins I ofl'crod minn ItMcsus would iny liH' rcstor*', f said, Jcliovali. all is thine ! And Ih'sh untl hlood can j^ive no more. HYMX XXIV. The accrphtnrc of Konoir, or the atonement fur Sin. """""IIV shoidd I ofVcrto my (lod w ood If'lu' 's not a'oh' to rojiay, His si»iri1 yivcs for lU 'i'o taivo our inwavd grk'tri away. Uo pardons, and he doth fori,'ivr, Wlicn wo do bow hcfori' Ins tlirone ; Hi! saitli unto our spirits, live, I 've cleans'd you and you are mine own Atonomont is in spirit made "NVheu the sad pains of hell wo fool, Wlioii thorns do boar upon tlio lioad And Satan 's strong to f)ruiso the heel. Oh, why should T refuse to die ? 3Iy sititVd spirit must decay ; -Vnd deatli and holl is ever nigh To bear my stolen joys away. Oh Lord, I'll groan away ray breath, • I'll offer till I liavo no more. For thou'st design'd my soul to death Atixl tlien to life for evermore. U :> r. HYMXS OF rnAISF- 2.1 It (lav iml buKKl. ino a no more. (uncmcnt for Sin. niy (}(kI vnay. 11(1 M)iiy. (1 l)IoO(l is throne ; ivc, . are mine own lo we feel, tlie Ik'.'uI ise the heel. » die ? nigh ay. ny breath, • e, ml to death ire. HVMX XXV. ff'unii fioin t/if (h'diL ^/l V spirit life in tiic doth find X Alili«»iin|, ,1 Sjivi(»iir's death i.s tlicrt', ^hcsi' an- the cliaiii^'cs dltlic iniiid, 'he evening,' and the nu^rning «tar,'' My spirit (h)th from Iroul.l." rise ^\ iiciurcr niy siulul lliotin|,ts an; shiin, >V lirii (.;irth 's not n|„rinii.s ill mini! eyes, H hi-n all ilif ])rid(! of life is vain. Then dotli my s])int Kwm to Hce i roiii liills and iiiountains, HoldH and T)lains J^nm w|„.r(. the throne of kinus may he ' And where tlu; harlot God ])r(;faneH. JJIion^ all the mirths tluit, wine afford, VV iienc(. prnices unto K inters an; erown'd My sonl from death and hell 's restored ' from sni to i)rai«es, God 's ronown'd HYMX XXVL i.;/^' inM G'or/, or Ike sinner restored. JV, O lood 1 on niv table see t-^. l^ut what m/(iod hath given me ^ o truit the blessed vintage bears liut what God gave me for my prayers. Nor ^ine the choicest icrapos afford. If now forbidden l>y il,e Lord ; 1 here 's not a fruit that Eden bears iJUt 15 the recompense of tears. u i! HTMXS OP PEArSE. Ami jojful as the scones mnv be bt II heaven IS more than earlli to mp U heTG anft-els i\yiu^ roun throne. angel 's knowo, .it rest ^ Most ; ind their food Dd. I repose. • close, ver he ith thee. own. I'd ily crumb, 3 mind irt art, )re. cease the fleece. •ise nd, md wise. HYMN XXVIII. The bl€Sf!h}£Csofpface, or a vnion with a Saviour's mind. COULD I see Christ hcfore muie eyes "When lie .1 person T\'ore, It could not more my iieart suffice. I know the griefs he Lore. My spirit feeds where Jesus fed In judgment and in grace, Tliougli l(>ss by far my measure's made Uuwortliy of tliis place. Finding a crumb, a moment's rest. His life before mine eyes ; A painful calvary in my breast, The tomb where Jesus Hes. I am contented when I mourn And when Ji'v sorrows cease I 'am glad wIicm Jesus doth return For he 's my hfo in peace. HYZnX XXIX. The kin2;dcm of the Lord. OH welcome pleasure, long J »vc sought A saving voice to Jiear, A world where sorrow is forgot, A peaceful kingdom near. Wliere God and Christ for ever reigc? My soul this plac*' nnist be, Where there 's no ] 'i'-on, liell, nor pain^ A time to come with mo. I, If m i m .MM' ■ m ■-V.I 14 , l^:|li » J -:i, I' Ulii 2(j nVMXS OF PRAISE. Oh L«>rd tliou kccp'st an open door And n.crey for tJie poor, Thou ask'st subnussion, .-nul no more. i^ach bicedjiig lieai-t to cure. <»i Lord send Jesus to mv breast. He IS thy xs^ord from heaven, The balm for all that are distress'd, A blessing- thou luist given. Witli him tliy mercv doth attend A k)nL';(k>m of his own \v-i *'"'*",' ^'^'^""i^"S to the end Wiiere he has made Ids throne. ^^1m "'-'^*"" ^"'^ ^^^^' t^^'f^^l-^ of grace Where" thought and deei„g oy/,^ TLoubind'stthonu..s„resofcIo.pair Andpant'st tl,v (-liecrin- rrrac^^^^ A.K1 all „„,.'];;;.';';;;:£■■'''-« '^iHnnlT''"''''''''''"^ ■■>••« bar* Ao c.iii US to rouiovo To whore i),i„o .mso,.,, pastures are Aud drink tJiy i\o^^■^nl^ i^' '''^' HYMxYXXXriT. Toheal,ny.vouudsandhcj;;;%^,, I envy not I have no tliirst, 10 drink the wine that God hi^ our.*A My store is where no ir. lfl,,f't,«f ^' ^or serpents con.e to bruiseXheeL ITT. lioart can fed iiamo, <> Ileal ' "ij pain, '1?: oar i"'.s crios, > '"ippcar of despair '.i,' ffracc, II tlic air HYMN'S OF PRAISE. I cannot loose, I'll not contend, VV hat others crave 1 Juive to lend • Nor ask my I)r()th<'js to repay The favours they have borne awaj. It is but just my llionr^lits should cease locoretwh.il I am at peace ; And C,„d 's my rviuiiv and my store lo see me need and yivo me more. Wl.at can wo srek for or can want 1 hat Gmldoihloll.e hu.nble -rant; ^lule God js nndi we 're ever blest Witli peace and plenty, joy and rest. 2D 3 are bare f^ures are, )ve. of God to me, care iiy prayer. s cursM, s^teal ! heel HYMJs^ XXXiy. T(Min^ fori^ivcmssfor sin. ■ TTxVWORTIfy,Lord,amItoriso i^ui oj Xhy |„ ,oi t disccrnmff eyes Belield me weepmg in the shade. The veil of deatli was o'er mo spread And my con,panion was despai? A crown o o,,iit b„re on my head 1 was a helpless sinner there. Rut lig:ht shone to mv weepinj? eyes Thou bade me drv aVay ttie £a/ IhoutoughtmeJfadayofjoyr Ami that a Saviour's love wi7near ■•#$■ 'I -pi,' »■■ 30 I*: 'I !>' HYMXS OF ruArsK. Tlmu roacliM to nic a lioaJinj? liand J>ne(I i,j) my Wnrn jiiid luovM niv mjilt liKju fruvonw. slrcn-th lo ni).-ini;t stand And caus'd my Jiardcn'd Jaart to melt, Tliou gave mo cups of wine imd oil And soryico for my l,;n.<]s to do, IJkuj led me from wJutc sinners toil And my ten)j)tations did subdue m f HYMX XXXV. Increasing in hvc to God. Thn„ 'If T' '"'"^ J"'>^', ''^"^ poace, and rc«t • Thou 'St made my XN-anderin<. soul thine own' That once was Just and moum'd alone ^ow near thy Saviour, thine abode. 1 came a Jong and weary road Far from thy presence I'liad stray 'd Where heU is known, nor peace inade. more darkness clouds tlie fairest day Of every soul that is asti'ay, ^ Untd the morning may appear And Jesus liail the listening ear. Thy hand Lord, hath led me home From death and hell, and from the tomb Until on earth mine eyes shall see My love, God, hath place with thee I /i*». •Hti; ursK. aJin/j Jiarul invM niv i^uilt, 1) iij)rioIi't stand heart to inclt, no and oil ■< to do, siiiiiors toil subdue. iV. 'o God. icart iniprefis'd peace, and rost ; g' soul tliine own •n'd alone. abode, stra^-'d ice made. ■irest day ir ?ar. ne home >i the tomb, I see ith thee I IIYMXS OF PRAISE. HA'MN" XXXVI. OThe hirfit of the Rcdeeiimi of hrad. LOUD, do I boliold thv tJirone Whore David nnd thy Souijro known, vv ith sanits and ant^^cls oirclin.,^ round V\ Jiero thou art known and praise abound. Lord, tJiou autlu.r of all '^um] 1 hat sprinkl.sl tl.in,. with n.artvr'.s bWd ; With stars ol lio],f l„.r,,r,. our eves We see the dark and liolited skies. Thou c^iv'st Tis reason to beliold Ihe tunes tlint are, and were of old : 1 hou giv'st our spirits ]i.-l,i to see liiat we are all ordaiu'd of tliee. AnTn^If^?.?* ""'"^ "loastir'st all our graco " T^?f n '^^^^^'.'T'^^"^^ ^^' ^'»« place, That David and tliy Son appcaJ VV itli praise and tidings in tlic ear. .U HYMN XXXVII. SOU-GHT, Goa, but knew not where. Mj feet I could not stay, I spent my evenings all in prayer lo find the joyful day. I saw the flocks, their pasture poor. 1 heir spnngs were slioal anct dry, The shepfierds could not find no nfore meir banks were all too high. ,5' ■ 3^ nvMXS OF PRAISF.. -liut hcara Jioavy load I O-avcJiM with vnu-easi .prayer Ami plac'd rny hope in S I «aw a vision as the ]ig-ht K'^fnro the risini,. sua • % .opedicf.teH ,ny f,.;.t are ri..ht And auciout da v.s' will come *=' I saw a larnl, in K?ei'''^'^T'^^^^'^^ thirst ii .f(#. .d. HYMXa OF PRAIBl. L.v»r in thfi vale of Hlumberiiie death Ihinr spirit long has been, i^ike Eden young and green. IToyr blest and harmless is their food ^^ 1' or heaven is their store, " ""a n I k/ '*1 I;''«""»»^'<1 them West and i^oo J. i\nd blest for evermore. ;n HYMN XXXIX. 'Supplication to dwell with the bU^^^J. TV/T^V^^^' ^ ^'°^^' ^« sorrow here. tJ • "^ niouiuing and despair ; The voice of death and wo I iear A ddy of Judgment's there. ' The shade of thy chastising hand Is terror to my soul iJcirk horrors o'er me roll. ^'i?,]"/?!!'^^ f ^ ^^'''' »«n(> 1 hy iiiajesty mul ir,ace ; 1 lovo thy word, tliv ii.-irne I own Auil liuntrer for that placf. ' ^T *\'9,«;'^"if8 coTiipa>is tlieo round As cluldrcu in thy care Anal • ^ • nun this worlcl's ^^lorv thou n.u'st come, i "T th(,re tlie seipents bruise thy heej. Seek to thyself sonie lonesome shade ; .{}\ '" \' ^ "« proud world unkuf.wn, i 11 t<-arh tliee where thv peace i« mule An' «i"s remove '^ A cJid I lift up mine eyes A nf7 '"^' Weedinf^/Saviour hati A mansion in the skies ? ,^7 ■:! i US \h> HYMNS OF PKAISK, lie gave mowings to rise, .„.^"^<^a"'dni.y hope abroad, Aiid means to make my spirit wi«» And see my rest with God. HYMI^ XLVI LrkDT^ ^^'^f^'^ving rest. <} '■ ^'^ *^^'^ ^'o^W I leave -„ , ^^J'^ys the more increase. Ihe ]e.s8 my trouble heart doth^iev.- And more enjoy my peace. ^ ' There ^s but a step between Me and where others rest- WHh7 *^'"t^ *'.S\"^ ^^^th make me oJeaa W ith them, I will be blest. I 'U seek the washing.place. Or Jordan to go thromh i And by the chastening of thy grace I 'U see salvation too. •'«**'•" My hope thou dost increase And se^ and mountains move. And as I flee my troubles ceasft I o meet increasing love. HYMN XL VII. OT nn i?t^ ^^wm>s of life. LORD, how short 's our time to know Ihe heavens, the aarth, andleU are near t ISE. * to rise, e abroad, ' spirit wi«* God. [ leave icrease, doth grifcv*-, (en 'f rnake me oleari it ce, ^y grace ny]*N8 OF PttAISK. Jn every age, our God shaU be In judgment, mercv, and decree Ah when his spirit first did move in judgment, mcrcj and in love. U'n varied as the rolling sun ; God is, as when our time begun 1 here 's nothing ev(!r moi-e shall move ^or can the works of God improve. ' Man was at first, his God to know. 1 ho heavens above, the earth below. The bounds and measures of his time, Tne works of God and (Jt)d divine, ' T is a delusion of the ])rain To say that time to us is vain, Or. hat a work that God has done Jihall perish in an ago to come. :VJ 56, nove. ase time to know line earth below ; sear ell are near I HYMN XLVIII The directions of Immortality. A Can stdl this mortal frame in death My lr.e at first from spirit came. And mil return to him again. i^ife '8 like a circuit in the skies. As sua and moon doth sit and rise And there 'a no part of l,fc is vain w imr^" 4(» ^'' vfi' nvMNfi oy TRAISIf. "iat <'«>«Inl)..vo,|„ih,lwtfIll„.i„^ Sim-o morlul „,a,. iho moo I.uth r,„,, 1 •sintl.ohwuttluMvoiMtolov,., Thon.ar.M,osm,.vl,„fv\,luTn'sra(V. n rvory hnth h,. 's i„ our nl,„v ' f!;;;y;rv ;m.« (j<.i •;.,,„ >^lienIpasstJuon<,hthot.oubhZtroam. A sooret fla>.>o w, 'II 1h»1()w. Iiiith run, ^ Ix'^'un ; <* «li> <1 (<» lov(», m's race, ■ncl i'lr.'U) nrposc nia(|.\ my lito l),.tr;iv'd yos do i^oy nit). ^oubl»'(l.stro.'uri. burn, to niouni ; 'U of pain. HTMNH OF rnAISR. TliJB iH ihy mvrcy mul lliy love. * TJH lu'll Ix'low, "from lir/ivcn jiiioyf, TJ«'('iUlH<' thy jll«lj,Mll('llt (l..|h (IrHCCIici To iviu'h tn(> lu.w ! ihvv oHhu]. In Ju'll. llioij wilt, not Icrivo my hoiiI I JuMi HI. (IcHtroy'st, l.til sav'.st mv wht.lc Jn njT,., or wlicn- my soul mny he ; Ibrou^rl, hell '^ .^ jmiliw.'iy home to \h,e 41 Tfie (Jrrrptionoflhv mind. OLORD, my thoiifrJits did Hso f4>r, hirf, I'or^'cttnijr. 1 for si„ „,„Ht die ; ' JJnt thou 111 junnns into existence, or the resurrection of tk. Dead, 'pO me. I first from m.dnng came And life w.-usn,v,.n to improve. My soul hacHifo witluM to foci. And hto mm., had quiet rest Wgnefandjojlwa«po6so«b'd. As a^e paKs'd on fro,,, y(>ar to year Vex'd witlHl.e po.liou.s of ,ny care I sought a hglitor load to bean But oh my hnrd(>,i did increase. I sought abroad, but had uo peace l.acli prosnect Hattoi'd. I pursued Aiid fouruf my thoughts were wild and nide. Some other God I sought to find, My hte (leceivM n.y t.oubled mind. And I bowM down my knee to praV That I might find some otiier way. A spark of lia, niid light arose V'!.'^.iI"^-*'V.'!'^'^'^'" ^'^^^ »^*^en my foes And tills IS life to me that 's given A second time, trom God in heaven. [. he resurrection of thf i>nii'ng came, )!• know Lia nam»\ >(> did move, iil)iove. to fool. 1 icvoal, t rest ossesb'd. \ar to year cars did hear ; of my care bear. ici'ease, no peace pursued rvcro wild and nido to find, >Ied mind, lee to pray lier way. ' rose, sen my foevi. *s given n heaven. nyM>fR OF riiAiBB. HYMN TJT. The mornimx of tin'. Remrrcctinn. ARISE, my hou. thiiu' cycH shall see There Ib jui ojxmi <^ato for thee ; My word halh in thy bosom rose To quencli the Manie, and still thy foea. To me thy sorrowH are resij^ii'd, In me each t}ioii;.';1it j) rest shall find, And all that hatli posscss'd thy heart Shall never more from me depart : For all that movM within were life UnHkill'd in victory, lost in Htrife, Till I each |>ortion did n-new By chastening, dyinj^, livinj^, too ; Till all my heart to man did t^8. My life like bleeding veins did flow, Kach died submission in their part, And thus I died, a lull to know That life and death was in my heait. .,' (it »\'i H 4^ iitt HYMXS OF PRAISK. TW ll'*" ""l"'"'-*^^! «^'"g« Of crime That thou, oh God. ulo.,0 can move •lioUx heU and heaven are to improve. My Bpirit doth with Jesus live. Because he did my .soul restore : And heaven and liell are his to give And hfe and death for evermore ;l ! i'C m H ii ;1':'. HYMJNT LIV. Receiving eternal life. LORD, tliou f mine, ?-place , a throne, ) face, wn. B and go, 3 home, 7 woe,, tiown. hy time, ell are thiue. HYM.fS OP PKAIPB. HYUN LV. An humble mind seeking grace. T OYG for thy name, Lord. I 've ^.u-^hf -LJ Ihy grace and truth to find • t o know how dear .salvation 's hJught A;tv a.s darkness m my way. In d(.ath, for sin, I tribute mid. And saw tlie dawning day. But still pofisessM of doubts and fear. My foes compass'd me round ; A thousand vofces in mine eura ^5aid I uo truth had found. VYere slothful on the way. How hard it is to life improve I knew right well that day. Shone through the darken'd skie*. i raust have weeping eyes. m I k"-s i-?*! 4« H1MN8 OF PRAISK, f :!;; HYMN LVI. Mouniwg bcanii^e of Sin. rTlHE nioniiuf; star of licavenly light. X Through iiiouruii)'^' put my sins to fligiht. Like chaff, I saw my soriows nee Whon mercy came lo comfort mov My joys were ]ike tli(! winter's clay, l>ut short, and li.T-tcn'd soon away, And pierciuf,' G;ricfs, I h;id to know, The. perils Mopcs pnpscd tlnougli ; The load that iuiciciit Israel bore That lives with (Uxl f()r evermore. To know a Saviour, ' t were unknown. His judgments, mercies, and his throne, By him alone be lauglit to move From all I did by nature love : I mourn'd and wept, with many a sigh Because I had to hv(^ and die ; Still live and painful griefs endure To make my spirit new and pure. (II, 'im! HYMN LVII. Strevgthfrom Jehovah* s giving hand. MY spirit 's known no God, but one. Nor no direction, but his grace, Hia wisdom, ever is to come. His spirit binds, and doth release. And every offspring is his son, That from tlie holy fountain flows ; He 's absent, and he is to come Till death shall be a sweet repose. I. of Sin. ■avenly light. ut my sin« to figiit. )\vs flee fort mov ter's day, ^n away, to know, iiougli ; ^1 bore ermoro. e unknown, d liis throne, move )ve : many a sigh lie ; endure i pure. iving hand. I^od, but one, his grace, slease. flows ; me epopo. d nr.Mxs OP pRAisB. Hls arm is strong, his hand is hiijh Kmp Jesus hatli his ima^^e bore • ' Hedjedlikov.iso.thatlmiXdio And hvc Willi God for evermore His sniritAWves me strenrrth to know H.«]iledoth^.iven.yhc:iirt oM ' ^,^f,V"'-"^"^P--iinsofhoJJbe]ow And joy n.y wounded soul to hekl s^n' ^'^*^"^V'«^'«^'^in; 4t vj+;u I 1 ' ^'"^ airam : Mill Jed l.y a Jic.d.on.er"s hand i i^rough death we glorify htn nanoe. HYMN LVIII. Hl^in^frcm sleep, or u.king to ne^cness of I if. O n^^^' ^^y ^^id my spirit ceasn fu me, IS tins the way to poarp Ihepazuful pathway of thyPfeetv Oh Lord, why did my life denart Or t« my foes becon,e a prey^^ Wafl It that I might kno^tY; heart ' ^7 spirit see tJiy dying day.^ "^ ' Oh Lord how dark my garmenta am iiy soul IS clothed witi thyXth ' tyi Hi i1 ii lui IIYMN8 OP I'RAIHE. Th V liffi 'H irnnluuu.d .in my heart, 1 hroMi^h i ! I nanu^ HYMN UX. The memory of the Just. I^MIJ^UGH all the records oft*. X Oil I.ord are tliy decrees. T hy saints have known a hell o^pair lhy;^pmtdweUs with these ' Thou led'st me in the mournful way And by thme hand alone ^ Thou ^v.yt to „u. tliat ancient dav In which thy name wjis known: l^ut oil ! my pathway ».s dark and deep A mouniful voice I hear * I 'm by thy spirit taught to weep Nor present comfort near. And when my soul ascends so high i hat I m&y ask thy name, And when I hear thy still replv. U IS, this world is vain. " t'art. ct' a part, :o heaJ. Ryes *'ith thoo. HTMire OF PEAISB. T^ike bubbles on the sea. 49 ' ■■J •A) •'i-.m 'I (Uij name, 5*" pair;, way. Jay vn' Qcl dec'p, dgh, I ,1 HYMN LX. ^^ebirtho/aJiedeemer. Hls soul shall enter into resf' And see a joyful hour. ' Great are thy favours, God, I own The mother and the son * And when the soul for sin' dotJi ffriey» Thy darhng doth appear. ^ ^ However youn^ with tender care, %. Ji ^""^y Spirit 'a thf re Prepared from deatli to rise. x> «V.*'^ jH.-t , I 9 •'■> • > '^1 oO HYMNS OF rRAIPR And when thv wonders do appear In Roodly (iccdH we do, Th(! Kathnr and the Son are near, The Child, and Marv too. 4 M HYMN LXI. Itising from death unto life. ' rpWAS fear awoke my trembling frame, X My life was oall'd to rise, Mv sins compass'd me round with j^>ain "With sorrow in mine eyes. Oil, why did death my epirit yield To the convicting flame V ' T was God that will'd I should Ik? hoalv; Xever to die a;^'aiu. His word my wandering spirit sought Led captive by my deatn. My moving tongue to sin was taught And S'^ *"ul was my breath. My sinful words became a sting. My heart within could feel, 0'ei*shaded by an angel's wing That did my sins reveal The chastening hand my spirit knew And all that I could tear, From a vain world my spirit drew Through vales of deep despair. ■'"^tt"':' :,S\» 5 do appear 1(», 1 aro near, ■ too. UrM>rS OF I'RAISK. Mv si„f„] rjurs ho woro awav Tl.n.ii^.h painful ^m,,fs I |V,r(. Mmo «.yos (ful st.o another (hn- A suii to set no more. H 1. nto life. trt'TiiMiiig frame, () rise, lud w ith jmiu es. irit yield ? should Ik? hoalM ipirit sought jras tuight th. sting, eel, R-ing pirit knew rit dre-w cspair. HYMN LXII. IVal/dng unlh the Lord. HOW lonosorne is that woarv Hotil . ^;'»^ '« trom thin world a4-av His nifihts with sorrow oVr him n^U His lieart's unseen, lus Tveary nt. n Denotes he '8 poor and lam ' Hls spirit drinks a hitter rup ' He knows a heU of pain. ^VTule others joyfnl in their strains He seeks the nighth. shade And numbers o'er^hisViyin^puins ,lo know how j>eaceiJmaj;';'^'* He sees his Saviour in the tomb His hfe as lifele8.s day ' M '.i.- ^ m III, »2 HYMNS OF PRAISB. HYMN LXIII. ^ Judgment Day. WHERE friends and kindred raeet in peace Lord, thy judgments seem to cease ; Where thou the Hon dost subdue The flocks do feed and praise thee too. Where truth and justice seem to reign The small and great do know thy name, For there the fairest flowers grow, Likewise the sweetest waters flow. There every kind one name do own. Messiah, and King David's throne ; There wisdom feeds her royal guest As children at the mother's breast And there the stranger rests his feet Where every heart doth praise repeat ; And there the Son of God is known And Israel sings and walks alone. Each tribe from harden'd judgment free Is where the house of God shall be ; And mercy as the rivers flow, The vine shall bear, the olive grow. ' HYMN LXIV. Israel subduing his foes, LONG have my feet the fetters wore My heart to stripes was bare. My mind hath oft been beaten sor« I3ut my Redeemer 's there. 3£. II. ay. adred meet in peace ts seem to cease ; Ddue e thee too. n to reign v^ thy name, grow, s flow. do own, ;hroue ; al guest breast his feet ise repeat ; known alone. 3gment free tiallbe; i grow. ' foes. he fetters wore was bare» beaten soro here. BTMNS OF PEAI8B. ' T is he that doth my foes subdue, He sits upon the throne. And all my woes he leads me through And makes my griefs his own, His spirit comes in David's name He moves my lisping tongue. For in my heart he comes to reign Where he my praise begun. He call'd my hands and weary feet^ He wak'd my sleeping eyes. And all my heart to praise repeat To taste and drink his joys. 53 HYMN LXY. World without end, ^TIHOUGHin my heart my life doth live A And suffer every pain, The Lord doth everjr part forgive That doth adore his name. Here I the laws of life have found ^itT" ^^^^ *^^ balance true,, Where every part hath God renowned ihej know a Saviour too. For Ufe is spuit, and is right, No part is blind nor lame, ^o every action God is lights There is no part in vain. m: 54 m nYMXS OF rilAISK. AU nature 's fro,,, a living cause Au(] l.atli a time to reiSn, 1 nurnphantly truns.irressing laws '>iiw au«i returns again. "' So doth my life in niUars stand. In ovory age liatfi been IJu; work of a Redeemer's hand i o make my nature clean, Althoiugh my life doth seem to die Doth m a Saviour rise, A,K there doth all tlie wisdom lie J 'lat heaven and em-tli applies ,h.A HYMN LXVI. Humanity revealed, n-^HERE is no part of man is lost A nrl ^ T '''^''^ ^^^^^1 '« '-efi.ied >v iieii God receives the mind. Mysterious circling in a space Ihehteofhimtoshow, 1 Jiat orders every act by grace lu heaven and earth Below %t^lf/ '''""^^ ^"^ ^^"tre there Our hfe receives command Each nait the works of Cxod declare MaJebythebuillershaiid ' A} I 1 If HYMNS OF rUALSB, 'riicrc is no part lies iu the tomb But is orduiii'd to riso, For all (loth with a Saviour come And 's naked iu our eyes. And all again to God ascends ^ Tliat I the Lord may know, That life nor nature never ends But doth a hell pass through. 55 '^^/' HT LXVIL Dwdlin^ with the Lord. MY life doth call my si)irit home That led my feet astray, There came to me a friend unknown A chu'k and judgment day. He fed me with my crimson crimes And stain'd me with his blood ; He taught mc of a change of times, That I nmst live for GotL My life was bitter to my soul, Wrote down before my face ; And darken 'd suns did o'er me roll, In helj I found my place. My hope did like the Lamb give wav, My prayer my friend denied, Uj soul within did die that day, Alone to God I cried r % '% 6S .jfl liii'ltiJli HYMNS OF PRAISff. ^Jen I resigm'd my panting breath My prayer and dying groins ' My nature was as still fnSth' As one among the tombs. HYMN- LXVIII. Rejoicing with the Lord, O ^^^' "^y ^^'fe doth leap for my rim fh^J ?r'!!,'" ^^°*^ ^««troy ^ lora those thou dost redeem. ^^ *¥ ^^^k, veil thou led me thronaF. And seaPd me vriih thy name And bade them rise again. '■# AlSff, ting breath, ?roans, death )S. ow flee > le to me 1. Japforjoj lean, I destroy eem. ning sun, to come. >e through ame, St subdue care, >rmed in prajer. HYMNS OP PEAISB. And thy direction still I feel Impress'd upon my mind, And er^-rmore I'll wear thy seal ; There 's none to me so kind. 57 HYMN LXTX. Believing in God. O ^ u?^' t^^ ^"^^ I fi»d n^y trust Vy Altliough my frame is earth and dust : i here is a hfe to me unkno\m IJeyond the measures of the tomb. Although belief my heart inspires, ^ or wisdom I repeat desires, Ajid what 's to come I cannot see lili thou reveal'st thy life to me. As from the tomb I did arise Or from dark sleep awoke miiie eves A Saviour, and a God to see, ihat 's plac'd the hope of joys in thee. Belief is sparkling like ^e stars Is strong and all my mourning bears, Until the joyful mom shall come Ihy son sliall say my grief is done. nlv^'^^J^ "^^ ^^ morning star, tL.^ ^.wI"T ^^^^* ^^^8 so clear, That doth the cloud of darkness move iliou own'st my heart and claim'st my love iwsy ")-? HYMXS OF rKAISR. HYMI^ LXX. The peace of the World. QH pride tlion long and stumbling stone V.J,T ^"""^ *\^^ ^^^^ dwelPst alone ' 1.1 heU I 've known thj portion there. TiU I my heart to God rcsimi'd ^ f J ^,^' ^?" ^^^0" tlost refuse But dT^ell'st with them that others bruise. It was by thee his name did die And groan upon Mount d v^arv A sconiful garment tliou dost wear i^ot thy own name is aU thy prayer. felt as a Judge upon the throne, But where thy cursed name do h cesu.e The lamb doth reign, the world's atpeace. hyjvETlxxi. The blood of Christ. T IS from the spirit of my God 1 t^ste and drink this precious b1rv..1 Alone It liath my heart refin'^ ' ^^^'^' Because it 's sprinkled on my mind It far removes the crimson stain aL wl ^^P^^"?7 Saviour's name, ills blood to me doth gently flow a <; ■» SR. tumbling stone, fcll'st alone ; :o wear, tion there. ?n'd jled mind ; refuse others bruise. die arv, t \rear prayer. alone le, loth cease id's at peace. 1 ly God precious blooh '•^'-*i^ 1 • ? ff- if.1 ti 0i C2 nVM.VS OF PRAISE. Ho '8 like the pilgrim, or tlie lost. And finds the gravo below. llirough tlios. the Lord appears, IfeTiV"^ ^''^' ^''' SrietH are wise- vviieu tJiey possess our ears. He s like the storm and calm, Andt^' ' ^ • ^'^^^ "^^ ^y J"^^ ^'«n^ And saves me m alarm. HYMN LXXVI. ^^ feelings 0/ the distressed. OH. could I half express The horrors that I feel, J^o infant in the wilderness Could half my griefs reveal. Forsaken and alone I cry, m J Saviour 's fled, ■Nor can I find a lonesome tomb io rest my troubl'd head. My tears abroad I strew, I m hungering and I 'm thirsting too ^or can I rest in sleep. ^ ' mmm I8E. ■ tlic lost, ' know ; 1 pests toSi^'U ; low. line eyes. 1 appcarfs, riot's are wiflt.- ears. I's oornrnantl I calm, e by his hand niMXS OF rBAISE. ti.'i essed. feel, less rcTcal. I tomb i ! Treep, irsting too, 1 i "^ ^ AIv sins before mo rise, T^ey darken all my way, The voice of (}od is in the Vkies, Oil, dark and mournful day ! How lions round me roar. The arlcior's at my foel. Oh lost and wandering, jifricv'd and poor, How I thy cries repeat I HYMN LXXVIL Comforted through tribulation. SOME gentle voice hath heard mt; cry, Some eye hath heard me weep ; A mournful child to m^i came nigh And bade mine eyes to sleep. The infant lean'd upon my breast, And heard my soul within. And this by words to me express'd I know tlie griefs of sin. I dwelt a moment in his care. He took me in his fold, I saw a thousand spirits there. Ten thousand lamps to hold'. man, this is a world of light Where every saint appears ; Beyond the horrors of the night. And the dark vale of tears. ^.-:^ ^ \ p ■.if ;i* lii il ili n4 HyWXS OP PHAISB. HYMN LXXVIir. Horo every snirT/?^a' """^ '""^^d ; «till lighted by these lights thr, «i A k ngdom sought but •« fen • . That 'a gazi^liu'tra^!''""™ *" •^'^• HTMN IXXIX. To where the flocks oSaJ:^ B/ these mine eyes d? T" '''"• Tllat ancient da^sle'^itt^^^.^ i.u" 'riy.Ji!K^fti;'5i:',-Jftl"MCe^^ r. n. if'^ih I see, roiiud ; jund. > sun i coruo 8. ^at shone, y Q 's known, B true, > ^ to tew. t ii ! nyifXS OF PRAISB. ITr clothes mo with a slionhf^rd's rare Am jrivos mo boundkHs :,io/H t.. l,oa; • And through the mca.s.uvs of his >^ruoe i ^«'o in me liis resting place. '' ije on my heart wrif^-s David's name Nor makes his ancient <.(n.riMgs vain' Hls hain to praise lie .loth restore. ' HwLaud doUi write to cease uo m, re HYMN LXXX. The sceptre of the Lord, F^i? M ^l"-?- '^■''''f f.^"'^""^ ^^ tte dead J- Doth hie and light arise • A crown of glory for the head' And deeds to sacrifice. Immanuel, his son doth load Where every saint »s at rest : And as the prophets have decreed. All Israel shaU be blest For these this day to glory rise, T! • l"" 'V ^ Saviour's hand ; Their dt^ds are light before our eyes Their life 's our God's commaa/ Their spirit is his saving fold -ror tnese have Gbd reno^^-u'd. s 65 J 1.1 ,4;...''-*; " #1 I . - if 66 HYirXS OF PEAISE. For these his 1 ih i T""- These are Ih'r n^ . .». HYMlf LXXXII. ;5 ^ on high, 67% rose. y. 5 anew; through. ' and clean, e, e seen. BYMKS OP PRAISE. When the pale sheet shall wrap rae roucd And all my days are done ; May I be with these spirits found That do with Jesus come. ^'Sr^^^r^i^? abounds, and quarrels rise My feet shall never be • For Christ the Lord 's before mine eyep. His death on Calvary. Stm washmg m that blood-made stream 10 make my garments clean : Where Christ the Lord doth plunge Where his blest spirit's been. me m, 67 .* »'i Sir >ne ne, 'g word, •'d dn. ecea HYMN LXXXIII. Beyo.vl Jordan, OH Jordan, ever flowing sign, Immanuel passed through • Thou still art the directing line A way that 's known to few.' Thou dost this mortal frame prepare From Jordan's depths to rise ; ^^ ™eet a holy spirit there. Thy spirit to baptize. Oh coming Son, descend to me, ^,^y soul from sin to save : w-i*?^"^^ ^^^« ^« '^o"nd to the€, witu thee to make my grave. Cd M T-'hen shall the siVn and «) 7 T Reeling distress. T, How I to thee .mi''" P^^"^»^ bride ^"J^ ^^ard thy We >K^i^""'i^^ ^^'^ tJiy past life revSl ^^^°" ''^^"^^ V^7 diainfu] bride ^^ enied ad. J ^ord, lone, omb on vain. ie? \t HYMNS OF PRAISE. ^ Hn^/'l' ^i'^'^.^^'se, did Jesus weep -n.PV?"^ their garments on ; ^' W hen in tlie manger lie did sleeo A mournful, dai%ng Sol ^ His person is his life to show, l^rom lufoncy to rise ; ^^t''^. ^1"^ drink of every woe ^ hat Ls before our eyes. For him dotli little infants er>' Sooth'd at tlie mother's bSast • HYMN LXXXVI The hope of Joys, ThT" '1' "* ,V ^^^^-^-^''-^Ji there. Through trouble travelling horie to rcfif 1 hrough fasting and de^in ' The Lord doth eonquer these. vti t^ ^''^'''^ doth show. Each part to me are bearing trees The vine in Eden too. ^ ' These like the shadow flee, And hfe to light doth rise : And these do light mine eyes 69 "..'■ '..,1 ;4 ^. lii If' I" 'ill :o 'ill '''''^^"' if I ''1 HTma OP PRAISE, ^ teach tho infaiu, chihl fr. The g^-eatest a,id thlieit ° "^ HrMl^ LXXXVIL Increasing Jove ^d blest our peaceful ji^^,'"-«'. ^F^t^ '^'-"i"' - feel. •me ' ^ naoa m- St ^ stream s are clean « rest. feveal, tore, no more. f"f HYMNS OF PRAISE. HYMI7 LXXXVIII. TTte recovery of the Lost. OliORD, to see mine ejes were blind, My feet v/cre far astray, I sought atid sought, but could not find, A cloud obscur'd my day. Thy spirit saw me in distress By waters of despair, Thou sought me iu the wilderness, And found me wandering there. Thou gently took me by the hand, My soul to homeward lead ; ' IVas through a dry and thirsty land, 1 o where thy flocks do feed. Thou gave ray spirit crumbs of bread, And bade me weep for more ; iiy spirit on thy mercies fed, Nor vanished thy store. Thou bade the vine the grape to K \ I'he wine to quench my thirst. And till this day thou fed me there. And every crumb is blest. HYMN LXXXIX, The incomes of lov, OGOp, thy spirit 's bread and wino And garments in despair, T"«" give'st me part of all that 's thine Thy holy name to bear. ' Tl *^ ''" ' "^ d' r Shi -i 1i i j1 ' mi ^.n 's^ !.il'*.'f/ 7% «^^'3 OF TnmE. ^'l^^'^^^euAv, ,1^7; '-^n; rest; ^^'^ teach then. o?^il^:s::;^ ^^-^- '^ T>" ^'"^^^';' "P «"r eyes to . ■"<*u rive us 8; f ^''"^' HTMN XC. f o us thou 'St mnZ2 ■ ^^^^''^'^ ? Th"u rent the dnrvf • I^^^'^^'^^^s ; That I vSh tl ee a'.:;:.'' '"''"' ^ 0^ -'eek a^otherUiTC ''''''^' ad ; BTMNS OF PRAIBE. Keep me, Father, as thine own, ^or cast my mournful soul away/ And when I mourn for tlioe alone. Be with me as thou art this day. HYMN XCT. Covetousness. A Vi ^\^^^old the troubled race f\. I hat wealth and honour doth pursue I see the mournful want of ffrace ^ ' Those that receive, OLordfa^efiw. st'in'L'^li-^* '^ ^^^" ^^^^ ^"-J^ of prey, ihese from contentment flee awav And ever liave a thirsting mind. " ' They 're weary, worn, and do want rest An endless journey they pursue, ' Of endless troubles they Ve possess'd, And drink their grief so justly due. They see their labours curs'd, and fle« ;^ hen dea h awakes their clouded eyes •Iheir wealth and honour 's misery *^ And so tlio weary, thoughtless diei hymFxcii. Moderation and Contentment. OH happy sisters of my breast, limted and but known to few pr'aPf /" '! ^"^ P^^"^^' ^"^ '« ever bleet Tor God '8 for ever blessing you 73 ^^^''1 WM 't •'*■•■; ..4; St " !;.';"**:. fO'ltl 74 HYMXS OF PRAISB. SyStCv?''''"-^^^^"^ dwell ^ong have von 1 ' / P'*"^ ^^™^^« i". "V soul from common aio. HYMN xciir. ^e love 0/ Piety, ''^isdom doth f™?. '"r spirit lead ^ Thardo'Ct''''''r'™''"<'<>i> Taught hoTto n^/ti'T *" P™«». Tospe„d„>-^t»^^'',^i Vyv'J m nVMXS OF PRAI8B. And how each servant I should bless. And how I should direct mine own ; What Godliness I should profesH la order I should meet the tomb. HYMN XCIV. The blessings of a pious Life. WHAT peace I in my bosom feel, My heart from bonds is free; What love Messiah doth reveal, How oft he comforts me. He *a ever present when I mourn. Or hears an orphan cry. And from his absence doth return. His love is ever nigh. He calms the storm, and saith be fltiU From tumults, rage, and strife ; My cup with blessings he doth fill, And is my joys of life. Short is the time he doth forsake. My hope aiid faith to try ; To see, if I will covenants break. And like the sinner die. He leads me with a strengthening cord That none can rend in twain. He bids my tongue to praise the Lord, My heart to know his name. 7& I > 1 ■» "t'th 75, ,!•♦' rs " rBAisa. '! UlN- XCV ^ '^id before L.,. ^y n^irii uJ'J^ ^troubled no^, liYMN XGVl '^^^rm cornea in. J(l name ^ wore. now I Ben, 3 thee. oJ. HYMNS OP PHAWB. J ^l>«rc we the puiU8 01 death must bear. Jf 7 spirit mourns, I Vo kno-a-n m Tliy moriiinfr sun f).I «.i ^ " ^^^^ ^^vs, T^-cu,.eofGod^;i^:t,«^5^^^^ HYMjS- XOVII. '^^^ ^^nowledge 0/ the Truth. i,^ M early a^os hast thou come The lov X Go f ,o ^/^'^"^"^ Piace. As thou hast b ^(^^^^^,f^«ence8ee, AU tumult, ra,e.anYw^^^^^^^^^^^ Wouhl floe before thy ouir n,-f And de^h and hen ±Th f \''™''« •• Wliere there's no n^I? ^•'' ''*'' g"«" Thine arm '» a nS^t f ' "" ^T °°'' ™'- WhLJ waters here below • joj and peace, with hoi« and rest. F 77 ». . .1 I i 1 . ''•» ^^^tf> j^l » ■ , A '■ '^ r'. ,:i^f: V*; E ■*■!■ <3 HTMK8 OF I'BAlSIfc HYMN XCVIII. The rest of the Weary. OH, how I 've floup:ht, and how Pvo found 1 he fountain deep and clear, Whore Christ is known, and God renowa'd, And angels do appear. ^^%t ^ "^y" ^^^t"i'<^ cast away That was so stainM with blood • The sorrows of n.y Saviour's day 1 hat taught my soul of God. The sweat is ceasing from the brow. 1 he shade doth overspread. y> ith weary toil I kept my vow, And eat my bitter bread. But now, I see an open door And God and Christ within A quiet mansion for the poor ' I hear tlieii- songs begin. ' Jehovali is the joyful theme, Uur feet to walk prepares And stepping in the joyful stream We leave perplexing cares. The angels do in chorus join A n^^'i ^^f^ ^^""^ <^^^^t »8 blest ^fn?Jf ^ I^^ '^ ^"^^ess time StiU traveUing into rest. M ^ , * I '■ Pvo found I HTMNS OK PRAISK. HYMN XCIX. Songs of Zion. WHEN sons of Zion Pit on hiffh. And IsrjuPs (hnl iUh reign, isach light shines glorious in the sky, And wisdom cohjch Hgain. Messiah dotli in birth appnar, Hia time and pliic(! is known • And Israel doth cast off his fear' And David »s on his Uiioue. * Daughters of Zion. sing his praise. Kejoicing in the theme, Jacob dost SCO liis glorious days, nm sons and daughters reign. Hw spirit lives, his soul doth see Ihe income of liis prayer ; His name reveals what long shall be. Uod s house and dwelling »8 there. HYMN C. Messiah's return. HOW long Messiah was in birth Before he rul'd upon the earth ; He IS the Father's only Son, That was, and is, and is to come ; As once he was, again appears Ihrough weary days, and troubled va^w *>om B^e to age his name was kuo^ Until hw morning star had shone. 79 Alt.. ; < ,L- : nH\ ti, t _ V 'HI \* 'If, 'h: ''^'^'WA *vx. '•^'i 4vt 'l«S 8fi HYMNS OP PRAigB. His mother \vi.l*^'^ k^Py J^^- That tane-hi .^T T' *''*''^ *'^« ^""n? T^ho World is t^,u,LfV , . ^emaiu ^-^ tLcre the K&^ HYMN CI. Receiving the Lord. ' brutes should du thee ir^l liU Jesus doth appear. ' He came through sorrow, grief an J E-=rlTaS^re\?|-^rW. And Lord fflT^''': ^■^ HTMNfl OF PRAI8*. HYMN OIL Submission to vHsdom. OLORD, must I an infant be Before my soul can live with thee ? Must I my will and heart resign Before my soul can be like thine ? Must I draw at that humble breast ^'Otore m^r gpirft goes to rest ? Must I hke to an infant sleep Where sinful eyes are known to weep ' 3iust 1 resign to wisdom's care 1» save my spirit from despair ? M ust I be fed in wisdom's arms To save my spirit fiom alarms ? Must I upon her breast recline To save tTiis mournful soul of mine ? But then, Lord, my soul shall see Ihe samts at rest, and Christ with thee 81 HYMN cm. Submission of thought. OLOiiD. my thoughts are like the wind, T ,,/t®^^® wandering to and fro: is this because my spirits's sinn'd ? Nor resting place I know. The restless billows of tlie sea And angry waves that roar. Wad of m V soul, are mov'd by thee Grant that I sin no more. ' ' F ^> -I it*^vl' t r . Iff ' 1 1 '.-:'' ii ' < < I '\ *'' ' 1 'i J 1 , I '-'■', .-'»* •„ ..'•.»' f t Vii ,rf V •^ -> ' '- ( • till J'* 82 h' .Ui HTMJTS OF PEAISR i"e troubles of luiuc age. ' And Jet nie havp n Uf+i^ A.di„o.ti:a?g|.5^4PS. Humility at rest, My thoughts bS2 L °™^? s"". • ' ine flocks dir? f}i,«:,+ * ^ ' The fiewf ;:4^'^«-t;^_too, HYMXR OP PRAISE. So I cjqjress a mournful soul That 's troubled and distress'd, m floods of tears did o»er me roll, before I found my rest. Oh know ray soul, how peace is bought. And teach the world to buy a, ^^"^ ^¥ ^'*^^ ^i»« ^cen tW lot i o ht thme heart to die. HXMN CV. The pearl of high price, OLORD, when I thy mercy found. Thy boundless love and care, I found myself in prison bound. And thy salvation there. Thy sacred hand did close the door Temptation had no place, ' Nor could I stray abroad no more, Is or wander from thy grace. ' T is there alone thine hand dost feed And springs of waters flow ; ' And there thy darling Son doth lead Ihe sacred mansion through. There thou prepar'st a quiet rest, And ancient sons come in. And there the heart of Jacob »s blest And there I 'm free from sin. 83 ijH*..ts («■•■ ^ ■ 'W 'nH^ . u . , A"d all that iXrl^"»»'o» know, Ami unto man there Xfo« >Vl.en man doth cei«e°C;^ *!>)l»«Si/J|. HYMNS OP PRAISE. HYMN CVII. The consequences and the events of sin, f^Jiy hie IS silent as the dead But 5ir^ ^ "'^'W^'^ ^^^ ^'ff^t U> rise, But darkness veils ray weeping ey^s. A" l"«"i« a';e helpless t« ray fat? My heart doth beat, and notiba e' I struggle, but sink deeper still 1 dnnk, again ray cup 5oth fill': lil f;^?^^^'^^ ^i"-^^^ o'er rae rol , My lite 's afflicting to ray soul, The shadow seems to darken still, ■Mv griefs are ray Redeemer's will- Afas my fate I cannot shun, In vlfn"-^^ ^"f .^^' ^"^^'^ I '^« ^1«"^^. WW r .'T^^''''*"'^' ^"^1 my prayer luf f h''^ ' ^""'^'^^ '"y ««"i muit bear • i hat God hath power to curse and blof.8 HYMN CVIII. Redemption for sin. aL Jo^^S^^^^^^^^^^ - did he give rat Iif- 1.. tee^ Hi« wrath to wound, his lov.. t! h.„i ♦ fi5 •»? if \ ■ ^ ; . -^ I J *:5, ,■-.■>■,■* '.•■■\\ « < r^ - ■ 1. 4*;,^.. f ■ ^1 ^. »'i;"vi iii',i<.n r :'.;■■;* ^1-1 If V * j - 1 ■ t- '■'#ii « 86 '' i»- HYMNS OP PRAISE. And whfu the n-fr 5n^^^«"^ ■ Through all he^ S ^ ^'^ ^"^^ ^^«« » ' • , 1 fit ' * fjf^iij '£ 7"^ t.«'>' !,P% ■<''"iM 90 ;i 'IN- 5 J •■■*.; HYMNS OF PRAISE. wtnVhlir'l ""'y «""^ ^-"> ^«ar. HYMIf CXIV. ^««cc i/nM Me Saints. And stUl'd >h Z^ ■''"^ ''«• The griefs oTSiX""'- fwiftirergr„r„7h'^«'-''-. And all the erif f. tJ, ^ ?"""' •' tr^ti! I mef^ aVt^g"'"'. I '" bear I fear, ppear ; day ^'ith care, J-, ongue, ar HYMNS OF PRAISE. HYMN CXV. The vanity of human life. T TNMEASURED as my time can be, y IS tate, and my prosperity. Adverse to what we do incline Are certain measures of our time • As constant as the ocean's roll Our thoughts are moving in the soul, Tho'far abroad they often stray, As often turn the homeward wa^. Without a centre evrr lost As swallows in the storm are toss'd • ho are our prospects in the air, Return, anJ say tliero 's nothing there Vam circuit, how our feet are led vain is our hope, the Jieart to please It 's restless as the rolling seas : ' Or. as the swallow in the storm, Wc Jose the pleasures of the mom. 91 B HYMN" CXVI. The ce dainty of a humble life. CRN to obtain a happy prize By living sober, meek, and wise ■e _^ hy o..uui^ X uasi ni .- ute away Or, as the boundless ever stray > From where the soul is ever blest Ki^'^^""^ «»d joy, with hope and rest No pleasures that mine eyes can see Can give a lasting peace to me ' M m p J * < Pn .' H Ki j f ■*' ., ' i ^11 ( * % ;■ -t % .■'■».■* % ■ .. •. '* 4 "' 'li'W*'' ^■f .^■^•■""' ft 'il■:^' :'n ., ■• ••'■' ;.4f -■^'^♦r1- * -,' ' 1 '! 1.) t » t 4* t. ml I* ^aj ,%, IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) k A A :/. 1.0 I.I M 2.2 I lis liio IL25 i 1.4 1.6 I! <* /" Photographic Sciences Corporation i\ # # 4^.. ^\ WtiS 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 % .Tj- % mm V,i,. ,i mmm$M «)2 HYMNS OF PRAISIE. "u s wiii to man so ustiv d^J ^hen we receive our W mul rt* We know humanity. dKl?'*' ■P #■ .:;i HYMN CXVII. Travelling to Ihe city of Gad. My J.,ye remains, the end n ^Z' 'ipnce known, mine own. leart rpart, ue, rent, HTMNS OF paAISE. HYMN CXVIU. The thoughts of rest, Ty HAT pleasure, Lord, I feel 'T L nnt ♦!, , ™^ ^^«^ i« sure ; Iw not thy pleasure to conceal iiiy favours from the poor. f,*l'^"g,^ "^J spirit '8 meek. And unto others known, Ihy love is strengthening to the weak Nor can Uiey mourn afone ' Th^ mind is ever there, 1 hine ears attend to hear And tlien his joys appear. ^ ' ' Aj constant as the sun Ihy spirit doth return, t J?^-^ are evermore to come io thine, that weary mourn. nYUN QXIX. The shadow of Death. nr^.^rror of the skies J. Doth wake the eves that sleen • An« manv souls have weeping eW ' When sW 's their time to wee^ When death's pale faee appears Wit sighs, we fifithe listening ears Because our time has come 9» ', (K "t .1 3'-' ~i w iJ'l f . iw 94 HYMXS OF PBArSE. Oh, spare me, death 1 we cnr ; Oh, Providence, look down^ Why doth thj presence frowi ? I feel my heart's disease Is bmdmg to my framo, My strength is weakening by degree^ My spmt groans with pain. ^' Oh, is my morning o'er Mv noon-day glass is rin ; feo sfiort 's mine hour to come: Oh, had my spirit known bo soon that Tmust die. m earth's cold arms to lie. HYMN CXX. Preparing for Death. nn unseen visage yet to come, J-/ That secret paths doth tread, 1 mil count o'er the deeds I 've donp Because thy name I dread. ' For thou dost close the seehig eves From time, that is unknowl,^ Kindred and friendship dost despise And mak'st our all tliine own^ ' 1^ n? i % Hymns of praisi. ^ Tjfif ?* ^V^y portion Bfeal, rhat less I ruay resicn • When thou to n)e^wilt£>i reveal That aU I have is thine ' I will Se naked, and be bare I HYMN CXXI. ^^e death 0/ the Righteous. ■Npeace I now my head recline, M ^^ ^t^e measures of my time % spirit 's in her rest. ^ ' No dread I feel the word to hear My trembling frame must ceSe • My naked soul to me appei'^' ^Because she 'scloth'i with peace. Redeeming blood wash'd out the stain men smner's robes I wore ; ^'" My Saviom- came and blest my name And I can mourn no more. ' 95 >^,' If,?,*.' i'i , I; ' t ■*v^ i'j li i i OS n HYMNS OF PRAISK. f pave my liuinbl« spirit wings That bow'd his uanio to own ; Aiul now, unceasing praise slie sings Whore death was never known. From worldly cares, and thouglits by night She doth triumphant rise, ' Froni sorrows, here, she takes her flight To mansions in the skies. All this, I in my person know JJcfore my life dotli part ; I^^^ause I 've pass'd my soitows through, These joys are in my lieart. HYMN CXXII. The certainty of Salvation. TTOW soon for sin my Judge appears XJL lo wound my heart, and pierce mine cars how I tremble at his name. Whene'er I hear my deeds aie vain. With many stripes he doth cliastise, With a loud tnumpet wakes mine eyes. And makes my smful heart so bare 1 see tliat deaUi and hell is there. ' How for lost time mine eyes do ween ttuj word forbids mine eyes to sleep.^' lilll to him for sins atone, By burning griefe that are unknown ngs n; ti sings WIL ;ht8 by night, ier flight '8 through, are 3 mine cars 68, HTirxS OP PRAISE. Until his love abates the flame And ffrauts rue pardon in his name. Oh then, I know my time has come Ot my salYtttiou through his Son. HYMX CXXIII. The prospect of life. LORD, if my life to thee I give I know it is thine own, And tliou can'st keep mo while I lir» until I meet the tomb. Lord, my hand, and feet prepare I he weary race to run, I hat all thy will be done. ''•'-' Tradi me each footstep as I tread 1 he path I should i)ursue ; M> hr.nds O God by thine be led, Uh, veach me what to do. Thou knowest for tliy name I'm blind i hat ;i,'Iory may appear. «V^t *t' ^'' ^V^ ^^ ^Tcs a.-t kind With Jesus dwelling near. So let my spirit upwards rm^ ^ As more and more I see, tontmue, Lord, to light mine eyes, And fend thine hand to me. G 97 WM .' r c%-' i\ 4rri': 1 ■ '•»5| H I'm* m 98 WYMXS OF TRATSE. That my frail heart like Avatcrs flow To every soul that thirst, So let me tread all darkncs; throiigh 1 o where thme own are blest. HYMN CXXIV Mourning after a deceased friend, J. //. 'pHlS day o„r tears like rivers run Twu • ^ ^"^ "^ Heaven's done Doth gneve us and atflict us so Sd ihl'^'r^' ^''^'^ ^« took away And the dear counsels from the vounn- ?nr h^,"^^'* y,?""^ ^^iWren how-to mv J'or he ha« stilPd their father's rongu^^ Afather'slefthisowntowoep A house without a mother deir • But God alone his home to keep No father nor no mother neai-^' f prinl* ^\' '^^y '"^ «^crcd praise Let aU the house of soitow mourn borrow and death are in our ways From whence we never shall 7etun). And in afew mor^rubleTy^ar^^' The brightest eyes shall fall Sp. And'ill/iJr^-^l'^^^^^^idtind. Ana all the saints that are at rest • A aayiour to receive my mfnd * ' . That's long with soiTo^be^noppressM. nVMlfS OF PRAISE. HYMN CXXV. Feeling the love of God. LORD, in my heart a joy I fool Because thy spirit 's ♦here, And ancient time thou dost reveal By suns that 's shining clear. Oh how thinr arm doth burst the bands. And sets the captive free, That's long been bound by human liands And wept for liberty. And every thought I feel are thine Wo\ever far they stray, i.ach thought are measures of our tinjc And never can delay. Oh how we see the good and ill How restless we can be, Until thy statutes we fulfil And build our rest witli thee HYMN CXXVI. The gifts of God, or the communion of his spirit with the Soul. TTOW lawless, Lord, our thoughts can be T^.-y "^ ^'^"^ ^e <^o pursue, L ntil our hearts are fixed on thee Our actions follow too. * !J9 ^>"h.'* J'f ' '•''■■■'/imfif mM < >'■ . .. h-\ iOO IlfMXS Olf niAISB. i^MtlxM, hast causM my heart to knoNv 1 lien; 18 a law witliin, A rale of (loath to trnAvI through, lo change the soul from .sinf Here thou rcveal'st thy saving graop A. i"/ '''''I'f^ tV-J"^^''"f^"t there. Am there thou fia«t a heave.ily pla^e T liy word a shepherd's care. \^;o ever find the balance true, ,„!^'yji'^lg'nent pure and dean, ''J/Jiere thou dost my life reneV V^ hen I my sms have seen. Oh what a favour to the jnind, Oh move mv tongue to tell, That there bot)i heaven and hell w- lln.l ^oY none can buy nor selJ. HYM^ CXXVIT. Our/ling near the kingdom of Ikaccn. r\ LORD, if I thy voice can hear, V^ 1 know thy name is ni^h ; I f hereto me the sainte appear 1 know that heaven is by. With echoes wise and strong I know his name thou Jiast renownc>l Hh spirit moves my tongue iiifMNa OF rnMUK. If Jiiooh (lotli in sorrow woen To in'.o his flocks fiHtrav. I know tliou (If)tst luH spu-it kvi'p And thou hiLst tauglit to pniv. ' Of bittor sri<'ft ho '8 fwo". My heart with hini doth ontor th.-n- And thou wilt his restore. 101 HYMN CXXVIII. Simplicity. n THAT my soul a child could hv, y My garments innocence to wear My words directed, Lord, by thee, * My soul and body in thy care. could my heart enjoy thy love. My spirit co,dd not thirst lio more, I Js all that IS in heaven above 1 he garment the Apostles wore, 0, could mine eyes be made to see i he dangers of the emng wav ;i he eet, O God, that stray from thee, The terrors ol a judgment day. To'ww' JJ'" '^.^^^ *^"^^ ^^"d «Ji«»^l lead 1 where the saints enjoy thy name And where thy heavenly shephexdsieed -^ ever from thee to turn agaiih M'l.-u ■•ilk, "^ HYMNS or rnAISK. As si mi)Ic OS the babe can bo 1 hat's drawing from the milky ?,rcast My weary 8our would rest witfi^ thee ' And all my heart would be at rest. HYMN CXXIX. Innocence. H^Zt'' ^!7 niorniDg sun doth shine, How moffensive is thy word • were my heart and soul like thiile 1 would be as the lost restor'd. How bright are thy discerning eyes How far thy spirit sees abroad ; ^ ' T !^ ,4f^J« how harmless and how wise. Thy life, the offspring of thy God. No changing garments dost thou wear Estabbsh'd as the hills can be ' In wisdom God has forra»d thy prayer His love has come to comfort thee. O lend to me thy giving hand Thou child of joy and innocence ; A^ ^^^^ ^® ^^«<^ ^o understand. And God/s the shield of thy defence. HYMK CXXX. Rising into life. OLORD, how darkness clos'd mc roimd Mine eyes were fast in sleep, ' My spirit buned in the ground IN or knew a cause to weep. '•* HYMNS OF PRAISE. A Storm ai8tur])M tliis fatal rost A '^wV ^l'"*^ "'>' "'»"<' so Htroiiff, And then I was witli sins opprci^'d Aud saw my rest was wruug. My heart began the thorn to feel Conviction pierc'd me through. A J T ^ ^'"' ^'"« ^^«^'^th rereal, And how I wakened too. A trumpet reach'd mine hearr ears I never heard before, ^''AnA""^'','^*^^'^.™^ ^'^^^ ^ith fears And brutes did round me roar. I felt a chain to bind my feet The cords of deatli were strong And vultures stole my daily meat lo teach me I was wrong. I shook me from the dust and came And broke the binding cord. Mine eyes to see a Saviour's name My heart to know the Lord. 103 HYMN CXXXI. Blessings for submission. f) ^OW secure I feel my feet 'TWoV!! ^ am J^here the servants meet, tLT "M^?"" ""^^^ ^'^d >nake them clean mat on their garments spots have seen. »,(( , 4, .- < (Tw 104 HYMNS or PKAISF. now it is mj great doli^lit rhat I may like the cJ.ild appear That cleana'd bis garn.ei.t wFtCtear. As mffll ??y ™^«^c clean and true tLTt^^^^^ Iht^y 're justly due HYAm CXXXII. 7V/e comforts of a righieous life. M^ofltfi? •''"'? ^'^'^ ^^y difl ve fleo Wi. i? 1 ""'^ ''''^ niountains move ? 7^^"/ f»y Saviour comfort me And clothe me witJi his love ? He had compa.ssion on my pain And pity [n his eyes ; ^^ ' He call'd me from a life so vftin I^rom deeds that God despise. His heart did mourn to see me weer He felt the load I bore. ^ IfTl 1 T"^^ "^y ^^P"-it keep ii I would sm no more. *^ mmm flee HYMNS OF PRAISR. Hf took me gently in his arms And fed me at his breast. He «av'd me from tlie beathig storms Aiui bid my soul to rest. His tender lieart did hear me cry When I did wake to wee]), To me he brought salvation n'igh, And love, my soul to keep. I now have wine to quench mv thirst And lasting bread in store, Because my deeds my God liatli blest. " iiat can I ask for more ? 105 M HYMN CXXXIII. Receiving remission for sins. y sins did far remove But by a sacred hand, A heart that doth the sinner love And all his deeds command. The healing oil he gave As free as waters flow. Because the Lord hath power to i.av( And bmd the strongest foe. My spirit cloth'd with shame My heart o'erflow'd with guilt 1 saw for me a Saviour came. And precious blood was spilt. i '< '. • lOfi HYMNS OF PEAISB. Mine eyes did wake to see «o\r sinners do appear. And groau'd to fill mine ear. I took my portion there And all mj sins did own I W'd my },ead liis crown to bear For sm 1 mourn'd alone. H!«m-'''''^r'^'^^^"^t^»««tain, ills hteredeem'd my mind And he in heaven doth >mte niy name And peace and joy I find. ^ ' HYMN CXXXIV. ^Ae children of msdom. HOW rich, Lord, thy treasures are How confident I feel, ' ihat jov and peace is ever Hiere And love my heart to heal. Lord thy wisdom 's deep and hiirh And far abroad extends ; ^ ' 1 o thme thou ait for ever niffh Unceasing love descends. Thy word is like the gentle df^wg That makes the plant to grow. Thy wwdora is our heavenly news i^I> V springs for ever flow."^ I ir lamo. are, :h. HYMN8 OF PRAISE. Thine arm »8 a wall of safety round, Thy spirit lights our days ; With tongues and harps of joyful sound We speak aloud thy praise. Nor can we dread the lion's feet, Nor fear the storms that roar ; Thou art our bread and hourly meat, Our hope, our joy, our store. 107 HYMN CXXX^'. Inclinations to be wise. OLORD, mine eyes do plainly Pec There has been wiser hearts than ino. Lord teach my spirit to refuse The deeds that do thy name abuse. Lord direct my feet to shun The path so vain the blind do run. And give me light, be thou my way To shun the darkness of the day Where fools rejoice, and know not whv. Nor count the hour nor time to die. " Lord keep me constant as I move And give me grace to life improve, Nor yet forsake me when I cry. But show me mercy when I die ; Nor let my heart refuse to feel The wounds that's made my heart to But be submissive, thou chastise, Redeem my heart and make me wise. htial, I S^ ** • . '■if (■1 I".* S-.l!. I i\m '■■!■■,. V-"!i-. !■>. ^M r f, .'',. ■* .- m.- ii I mm t;.«.i he !' I J08 hi.:': HYMNS OF PRAISE. ^^e statutes of the Lord. O SHlfw ^?^ "^V^^^ ^« ^«^^ «nd clean i hy darhvg in the s.,ul renew I hese as constant as the sim ' '"7 spirit '8 ever ;yieldhig there. HY.VL\ CXXXVII. (Children's praise. " Out of the mouths of babes and snch^Iin.s hare 1 ordained praise'' 0^,^?^'.l^«^l^^yJ^eartintune yj AndvriXh an infant's tongue ' -'^f.,fft^'^t's risen fromtho tomb J o taste of jovs to come nVMXS OK I'llAI.SK. [00 Mv V voice I ruifio, my toniruo I niovo Tliy hve and no\\'(!r I 've known ; Aloud will I declani thv lovo, And bless King D.-n i(l's throne. His spirit came to wake mine eyes Messiah cloth'd his name ; ' To sinf?, he made my spirit wise, And Jesus came to reign. TliGse are the Father and the Son, And Jacob's hou.s(? and home, By these the will of God were done, And these to me are known. These are tlie dawning of my days, ^ Tlie fathers of my love, 'T were tliese tliat gave me songs of praise iTom (lodand heaven above. HYMN CXXXVIII. The thoughts of the night. VVrWm all the earth was still abroad J. ^ r\y tliouglits were centre'd on my God • ^.lis spirit touch'd my listening ear That call'd my soul to rise and liear. His word proclaim^ to wake mine eyes. His spirit came to make me wise rhrough scenes of grief and bitter woe He Jed my mourning spirit through. in^n unto me an infant came I'o heal my lieart and move my i)ain ; !;•> M mm »''sH, -r ■ '■., i. t« f- 1 ■ Im - It! no UTMNS OF PRAI8B. It was my Saviour, Mary's son. A humble and afflicted one. An infant at his mother's breast. A cluld that God 's for ever bleit. There was no flesh that I could see, A humble ramd had come to me : And though my mind this day is young. 1 his mfant spirit moves my tongue. HYMN CXXXIX. The assemblies of the Just. OLORD what spirits I perceive A I children round tliy throne And these do cause me to believe Thy will on earth is known. These like the moraing stars appear, A glorious theme they sung Their voice doth often fill mine ear ineir spirit move my tongue T^.ese are a kingdom of thine own. My heart assembles there; An4 when my soul dotli Moum alone ihej hear my mournful prayer. ^^^f %^}^^ ^^^* of Christ and God, The Father and the Son ; WT, r?^ ^°"S^<^ ^^*^^ flesh and blood When life on earth was done. HYMNS OF PRAISE. Ami these are precepts of his o^i Uo to my soul has given, IS or will he leave my soul alone, :^or close the gates of heaven. HYMN CXL. Thi comins of the Kingdom of Goo' TTOWEVER small my part may be iX My God, mme all doth come from thee It I have part with saint or Son * yjy kingdom to my soul has come • And none oftheseio dwell aff' i^or God unto the least is known. Wh^n^T 'r k" ''''" ?l" ^°"g"« ^^" tell vvhen I 'm beyond the gates of heil Because my spirit is at rest VVJi those that are forever blest. On. u-^u i ^""'^^ the sacred bread On which the ocks of Jacob fed, \\ here David did his life sustain' TM. • IV^? .'''"^ ^^ ^«d are one. This 18 the kingdom that's to conio Th^f"^'"'"'? of an humble heart ' 1 hat never doth from God depart 111 w HYMN CXLI, The dead receiving life. aF tT tI-' '"*"' "*^ saint u> Minn .n -^ • becomes my sacrifict Mine all, his spirit doth command. And I'm ail infant in his hand. I t ^ 1 -. ;i> .i». hJ. !l Jjl s ^,^. 1 ^^ m, HYM.XS OF rRAlBR. With rare lie doth my spirit load To where tlie K'Jodl^r'slieplierds feed ; And Moses, too, receives me tliere Like to an infant in liis care. Mine car can hear tlie prophet speak, The son of God to teach the meek, And Israel's harp, and David's praise I hear to join my joyful days. Oh, these are times no sinners knew, The worst of men would join thein too, But moth nor thief can never steal Where God his kingdom doth reveal. IIYMX CXLII. Drinking at the fountains of life. JOYFUL spriiij^ that never ends Wliere every saint with (4od attends And every soul hath life to spare To every heart that 's thirsting there. ' T is hero the weary taste of ivft, The heart, is heal'd\hat was opprcs^'d, And here the fountains never drv, These spirits live to never die. ' ' To time nor age thev 're never known Tney 're living spirits of his own That do his throne and name oompo^o That oonqnors all his siiiful foes. HYMNS OK PRAISr. 113 Oil, tills is water clear and puro That (loth the deepest sorrows euro, And here my spirit has a part To strengthen and to lieal my heart •f ■:''' o HYMx-^ CXLIIl. The joys of Life. LORD, how sweet the waters are, How deep 's the living spring, The morning flowers, God, now fair. How sweet the children sing. A goodly smell the blossom yielda, The garden 's hedged in, The flocks are feeding in the ^ jlds. Their souls unknown to sin. see the cedars young and green, The fruit the olive bears, And here no widow's tears are seen. Love dries away her tears. O here the Lamb doth feed his own That have the victory won, No lion here nor wolf is known, Nor know the way to come. Here God descends the gentle dewa, The plants are ever green, And here we hear the joyful newo, There 's water in the stream. n ■"■■■ t. ••« -M' % 4 114 JrVAfXP OK I-RAISB, HYMN CXLIV. JTicjoys o/lifi. TMSd:l?}^""'"y spirit n.o To hi,„ ti,7b. r'^jVpSrifr «'™ And what he ffivpq = X • '™' T" make hi, »Yif! i ."""" o™ As ^risdom m my soul doth rise. HYMN CXLV. Walking with the Lord -^u •K,;, my foes be stiU. low fJi rough. e HYMNS or PRAISK. When sickness doth compass uw round And inward pains I ltd, I know that deatli with cords is boiuid And tliou art near to heal. And when the lion's angry rai^o Doth loud a^'ainst ine'roar, " Thy wisdom doth lils strength engage And makes him lean and poor. Thy memory is in jny mind Thine hand is writing there, And when I pray thy love I find, Thy strength my griefs to bear. o HYMN CXLVI. The love of Righteousness. LORD, its bread to know thy will And life thy will to do, It doth my heart witli pleasures fill And tliirst for more to know. Its sweeter than the honey -comb Thy welcome voice to hear, It moves the terrors of the tomb, And brings acceptance near. Thy spirit is increasing lova To them that will r»artake, The powers of hell it doth remove The world it doth forsake 115 .'•'•* f it ( ' ,«. ,f.f.«."W ■■:' mi '^k:m 3 "s??r-« nn nYM!fH OF VHMUK. Aua^nosihu weary r.'st I »"' M<•^Sln^f ,'1(1(1 the Uv^t. HYMN iXLVU. Dependence on God. i hat 'n hoeii with Israe] fed. Ainmngh I 've nothing i,, mv trus< ^a^^uhy blest leveled care "• Jint hou art, present when I Un'rst >> lirn hungry thou art there. ' Thv love tome's the ]iviugstrea,n. r ho water 's deep an,I dear. T huu ohasten'st there, and makes n,e ,.:..;„. -\iid I wjth thuie appear. '"<"•"• An J.rael lor my shield, AMdDavKln.akesmyfoesinvain A'<<. eoixpiei-s in the field, HVM.V OXLVITL f'fri'iii^from sorrow, 1 OUi). how shall I from sorrow flee T,. 7.;,' ' ' ^'^f^'^-ouWesshun, ""'"'•>'-' '-'"'••^andarclooomk \c V rr.st. <^ <'ic;iii. o ec. HYM.M8 OK I'UAIHK. I think I hear thy snirit snv Forsake thy sins aiul come War, And then the jirlprmcnt day tho'ii Mt shun And aJl the griefs tliat are to come. My judpfriionts never )urden light The < rocked w ay so plain ; ' nhen X iiom sin can take my flight ^^ogi-iefisinthy name. ' But love and mercy, joy and peace As I this world cleny ; And all these fleeting joys that cease, 1 hat only live to die. 11 ;!: t t f^4 I • " ii • ■ ' * ■ ■•;*•: '^1 U8 If :*^\'^,i' i ;::!,',.. il ' HYMXS OF PRAISE. In thee 1 find ,nj way SO cle;r, Each morning's rising sun T her^i? ^"?^^t^^i°g' to mine ear, iJieieisnojudgetocome. hySTcl. Growing in grace, or rising in stature in the presence of God. T^^ifr ]^^ ^ f*"'^ "^y strength to gi-ow wi.^\^ this va e am passing through Where tears for sin do &eely ?un ^ ' losaYe me from my Judge to come. The Loid 's forbid my feet to slide And gave me wisdom for my bride A mother too to count my t/ars And save me through my troubled year.. Her bosom flows with milk and wine Wuh the blest measures of my time ' The honey and the oil is there That gives me strength my load to bear. She cheers me with a pleasant song To heal my gnefs and make me strong wlfliTw \>,r^ry bids me r^st ^' W^ith them that 's sanctified and blest. hymFcli. Ti^ne to come. O T?ff^' •^^'^ ^,* "^7 friendly spouse Vy That bnngs salvation nigh, ^ ' Tl at strenghens me to keep my vows Utttd my time to die. ^'"^"^^^^ 1. • n ir. e in the row irs. r. use^ nrMNs OF ruAi»K. Tm God shall say I ask no more, 1 hy Tveary race is run I now remove the load thou bore And teach thee time to come. When every sinful spirit dies That are within thy breast, Oh tben thv heart to God doth rise, Ihy soul that 's been distress 'd. Then aU sees through the darken'd veil 1 Hat sm has made between I he righteous, and where sins prevail And nothmg rightly seen, HYMN CLIL 27^6 enemies of life. Tirm^ is it planted in my breast, TT :-i P^^^^^ that I shall never rest Until I can these foes subdue, Ihat tempt me and command me too f iiord, are these gmirit^s not from thco v At thy command they stay or flee ■ And what Ls man that he can shun' The evils thou 'st ordainM to come '^ A gentle voice within doth rise, A morning star before mine eyes Si 'TV h^"""^ ^^" ^^y soul excuse' i hat doth my love to thee refuse And give this world a restless plico in thine own heart, my throne of grace ' Yirf/^' T"® ^:^^s do better see All thou hast done is less than thcc All are thy servants to obey i>y grace they move ainl fl(>P awav 119 • -u.>.r fS-i fVi M If ' ■ij ,' *t -Ay S.-f| . if ? , " 'MS t " I* nl 120 HYMNS OF IRAISF. HYMN CLIII. fieeing the salvation of God. TW,V^ ^W^'''. mountains niovo ^ yie nsmi^ hills decav, And take our sins awaj. ' ^' i« m^te that .ro thy name should' knc.vs T hy wisdom tliat 'A so iii^t wf^V^ "'■''"' ^'•'^'"^t a foe Wily tlien a God to trust ? All is in order, and hv line ,,;^^;?''^^ 'twill novefpait,' Ail all are measuros of our tiruc^ And portions of the heart. I hat cloth our lives ordain, And wiien ^ve sin he doth rJdeerr^ And make our errors rain. HYMN CLIV. Livinj^ to die. r\ LORD my sins did upward rise lV ^'rV^^' them in the way a^''se.1h' •"■'; ^^^"^ ^"^ ^'=^"tin. eyes i o see the judgment dav. ^^ 'Hiou gave to them a listening ear Because tliey rose to fall \*f ,'^pi"ts ca,, thy sentence Iiear And dread thme evening calJ lOVP Id' knou yes UVMNS OF rUAI.SK Tliey 're thoRo tliat tremble at tliv n;uue And shudder at thy word, To know that all their deeds an; vaiu And these offend the Lord. Tiiese are niy nature, God's decrees He 's given to subdue, And man is Ijorn to suffer these, 1 olive and perish too. HYMN CLV. The /n {series of iime. LORD, how faint my spirit ictU vri ^^^^"t^'f»" '"ton the throne, V\ Jien thou to me my sin reveals And tells me they 're mine own. How I would iron, thy presence ile^' And hide me in the shade i^ut thou, O God. doth follow me b ntil my peace is made. With pain and ffri<>f tliou dost pursue, ^, A [ly judgment gives me light feo thoi, dost all my heart subdiie My sins are put to flight. lUit oh my spirit doth in me rise Joy and salvation too !0I t^'< ':- -mi ■'■■ ^ -^--^Ri" \':.k if ^4k '■"'if w 122 HYMN'S OF PRAISK. HYMN CLVI. The Lord's dwelling, or the glory of Zion. IN thee, God, aU living dwell The mount and vale is thci-e. K '^^^""^s no pen can ever tell, 1 hy name no tongue declare. Thou art where life doth live and move Where ages do decay, Anxl where thy grace doth live to love 1 liat none can pass away. From age to age thou dost renew The measures of thy will, Thou art with man his journey through Until his form is still". Where sinners weep thou art to hear And where the wise complain, And where the righteous do a\j])ear To glorify thy name. Thou'space of misery and joy Unraer^ur'd in a span, Thy life>ll living doth employ, Thy measures is the man. HYMN CLVII. The life of God, the Redeemer of the world, ' rp IS from thy life my hand doth move, X And thou direct'st my tongue, * Tis from thy heart I kindred love, By thee I feed the young. HYMNS OF rUAISK. From thee my soul receives in trust, By thee I have to spare, By thee I am both cursM and blest, From thee 's my praise and prayer. To me unmeasur'd is thy will, My time to come unknown,' By thy command my hand is still And I am all thine own. Tliy spirit is my rising sun That oft dotli sliiue so clear, Thou giv'st me law to move iny ton-uo And bidd'st my foes to hear.' Thy love to me 's redeeming still from error and from pain, Thou feed'st my spirit on tJiy will iSor mak'st my life in vuiil 1-23 m i i'.. HYM^s CLVIII. The vanity of the independence of human life OLORD, how vain 's the race I 've ruu. How heedless of thy care. The end is finish'd as begun An unaccomplish'd prayer. I 'm but a weary infant here \V hen all my toils do cease And nakedly 1 must appear, ' Nor cloth'd with joy nor peace ' EirpI % JiJI .1 .f • ii I* JIYMNS OF rRAISR. Mv footsteps })Par upon niv mind My deeds do pierce Avithin, 1 H)iii,d,t f„r p,.aoc where none can find 1 bpent my days in sin, Uow vain tl.e tl.o„fr|,t of man ean be, J low lawless in tlic air, il(^ioicin<( in that lilierty I'hat leads liim to despair. How dear, O God, I 'vo bouj^ht my bread. How bitter to inv soul, liow lawlessly I h.avo been led, v\ Jiat sorrows o'er me roll. HYMy CLIX. The joys of Repentancp. OLORD, tb.ou {jriv'st my soul to know How ineroiful and kind ^'^Ln" '''■^ ^^Jli'" ^^''^^ '« >^^'en thv foe, i hat wilfulJy was blind. Thou giv'st me milk and wine for food And lar remov'st tl)e ^all. Thoti bles.sest me with all that 's ffood As I receive thy call. That blessed invitation come, ^ Is meek, and wise, and stro'n"- rortearhme what I should have' done J o shun the deeds ' t were wrong ' iirM.vs op pR^ r«r. n find, I he, V broad, know JQ, food cod mo. Thm,^m'.stnnne.voH: hymk clx. ^':^''^''^^^^ing pouter ort/>eUW4<>fao-^ H^^^^^:;^-;,;;;^/-n^.t sound. ■■ And let vo,;r deeds hf:^V" ^^' ^''■'^^^ '^^^- a sun that S:^;^^^^- ^ >'• yet the inoZeZt L^'"^ ' ^" ^''^^ '"'". '"!« u in liie span All's measured in the' heart of man - ■ ■. i'l ' ■'•■ ' ' ''If' Ijji'^i ' '.» i2(; IIYMX6 OF PRAISE. ' T is vain tliat ]:)r()speots should arise Of mansions in the earth or skies, The Lord is present wliere we are, In grief, in mourning, joy and prayer. HYMN CLXI, Dependence on God. OLORD I love thy name. No banquet cheers my mind, Uke unto thee that niov'st my pain And joy and peace I find. Deep as the valleys are And crystal streams that flow. Will not one -tenth with thee compare, The joys in thee I know. Nor Gilead's healing hill One 'half declare thy name. More sweet than honey is thy will. More liealing to our pain. My soul in thee doth trust My shining sun by day, In the dark regions when I 'm lost Thine hand doth lead my way. Thou bidd'st the mountains move, The humble vales to rise, Thou dost my human nature love And mak'st my spirit wise. I in-M.vs OF PRAISE. HVMN CLXII. There is a time to rest, ^i^y t wilj never cease. o HYMJNJ- CLXIII, ^ORD I manj voices iiear Thatha^vethy^^^^^^^^ "v name renowjiM J27 ' ^** 1 T«% ^. ( t \ } * *, \)l^ HYMNS OF ru.Msi:. What cnmfovts to my spirit flow. Tlu'Y U'iich witli oiic Jiccord, Oh. those havo passM tho valloy ihronjrli, Their Zion 's with the Ijonl. Those give mino oyc^ their life to see Their sorrow anil their pain ; And tliese have coinc! to eoiuforl me, In the Jeliovah's name. saints, in liojlit why did von rino, Or my frail mansion tind ; For you liave come to light mino eyes, Your dwelling 's in my mind. Oh, tlicso arc voices unto me. No liuman liody 's there, And this is where the saints agr«'e And form their praise and prayer. HYMN CLXIV. The love of God to the ajllidcd. LORD, in tliy mercy, long I trust I know tliere 's liealing there, And though I mourn I 'm to be blosi, For thou my groans wilt hear. Thou hast a blest forgiving mind, Thv patience doth endure, And where thou dost a sinner iind Thv love to )UTU is sure. HTlfXa or PRAIS*. Thou wilt not leave him in distress When he his sins doth own, 1 liou cornfort'st those that 'a comfortless. IN or let them mourn alone. Thoii number'st all the stripes he bears 1 hy heart doth feel his pain, iiiou treasur'st up his ialhng tears. Not counts one sigh in vain. Thou cloth'st him with a morning sun. And bidd'st his darkness floe, lliou checr'st his heart with time to come, And sett'st the sinner free 1^9 ,M. HYMN CLXV. Rejoicing in the love of God. I FEEL thy love to make me clean, „,, ^o far remove my stain, Ihou wak'st mine eyes to things unseen, 10 see that I am vain. ■^^5 ^}\ "},7 thoughts like fowls can flee IJi.-it s llittmg lu the storm ; Until they 're gathered home bv tliee iiucompass'd in thine arm. ' Then Lord, I in thv bosom lie Jjike to the child: at rest, ^s "armless as the dove am I When I by thee am blest I ■ .■<■•.: 9,1 . .*, ^■Ill m it >».,«i' 130 HYMNS OP PRAiajJ. Nor worlds upon my spirit more i o tempt me from thy care, I feed on mv Redeemer's love For ever happy tliere. I' :•:' \'h HYMN CI.XVI. Resting with the Lord. HOW sure I find my resting place When storms and troubles rise ; How endless is my store of grace, How clean ray sacritice. Though kingdoms round in glory shine. They flourish to decay ; No rest can be more sure than mine, No brighter suns by day. Nor way of kings can be more clear. Nor crowns of glory be Like to the Son that dotli appear To give his peace to me. No lion breaks the hedge around. No erring foe comes in, Because when peace with God I 've foun : * i S' 1 • j ' Sii ■ * r. »» • -* ■ , ,i ■ ■ t ,•»,.- -v'j "I * 'f"¥ 'm ■ *-»■ ibF* K;«l ];?2 1«^!t^ir ri ins ^ 4,1 * HI MAS OF PRAISE. ^ow good it is thy name to omi, To pray to God and worship tliec. 10 know the mercies of thy throne How true thy righteous juagments' be. These quicken and tliey make us stronfr lliey call the s eeping thouglits to rise^' And when we ^re foolish make us w^se.' Wliat praises to thy name wc owe A thousand thanks to thee are due ThT3^Jf^ '"^ thoughtless hearts to know ^hy word is wisdom just and true HYx\LY CLXXX. ne revision of hope in the House of the Lord mid confidence in his love ' 1 . r ^M, t "^-^ ^^^^ pursue, And st,U bo conscious in tlie mind Ofevery deed wedo. <> Lord may we continue praise I he Iiaip on every string A,j( on our coming Sabbath davs I I opare our hearts to sing. * For thou hast blest our little hill And oall'd the stranger near ' io see the wonders of thy will And how thine house appear' •f i>ki 1, ?c. its be. IS strong, to rise, s wise. e, s to know e. ''the Lord, CO we fine I IITMNS OP FRAISE. To hear the dictates of thy word And ]mes of praises st4 That on the heart thou dost record ^uug by a humble tongue HYMN CLXX. ne presence 0/ the God of Jacob unto Israel TS not the heart of David nigh, JL pe chosen of the Lord And Jesus too with David by As wrote in the record ? Where prayer and praises do arise And sacred offering 's made. And fasting too, with weening eyes Until our vows are pajdl ^ ^ ' Are not those present in the miBd That were on earth before • V^ ?"!; ^eart these spirits find Nor halt nor doubt no more All these are wonders we pursue Because they 're ioys we find In tribulation find tliera too ' And have a broken mind. Lord, thou art our rising sun On ancient ages shone, ' ^ry^^fsthv will to come And make thy presence known. 1.33 ^ •<»(i '"* A ' I' .it",? I^h IM HTMNS OF TBAISB, HYMN CLXXL Integrity to the God of Israel. IN thee we now salvation find That Israelis sorrows bore, Thy dwelling-place a humble mind where life doth thee adore. Thou send*6j; thy ancient blessings down That we thy name may own, That every tongue may thee renown And bow before thy throne. My heart shall seek no other God Nor stranger^s tongue to know. Nor shall rav spirit flee abroad In paths tne wandering go. Thou art ray God, my staff, my stay^ My refuge in the storm, Thou art from earth to heaven my way My soul leans on thine arm. HYMN CLXXIL The power and glory of God,. WHERE God hath blest the land with poac-^ His Son will ever reign, For praises there will never cease. Nor Israel's honoured name. Nor morning suns will cease to shinf?, The darkest clouds remove, For God will bless each changing tinio "With favours of his love. iind Jgs down own (i \y way ►rf;. nd with pea CA tiino HTMWS OF rnAlSE. The infant will to manhood grow And dress the bearing vine. Fresh waters from the fountain flow : Oh, couJd this land be mine I It is prepar'd for Israel's feet, And where the tribes are one. And there the Lord his own wiU meet And hia blest kingdom come. 135 HYMIT CLXXIII. The hope 0/ Israel, and the joys of righteousnet . TTOW clean, God, my feet shaU be mA i^^r ^^^^ ^^^^^ and come to tliee My heart refin'd, my spirit whole, ' Mme offenng be a humble souL & ^^vlu^^f^^' ?y ^^rt d^^tt feel, 1 hy wm thy kmgdom doth reveal. 3J,^y^spmt hath a Hving Son With whom thy kingdom ia to come. The aainte hia glory do attend. On earth his name will never end la heaven his joyful rest shall be/ Oh were my soul a son to thee ! Who is this voice that bids me come Where pastures grow and watere run. T^ w' ^ITl *^^ ^^ t^^ ^'^e appear To bless the happy, coming rear ? •«-^^^'; i Mm ^Hp. WM ' "•4^ - « ■♦'■*' tif!frt|l 'A*iH?'?'-i '''•*■ i ■•* ■.mm ■ ■ - ■ ■ r- ■ * "f It- ■;3' ^ fl 136 'i i 'i"'0:«-'.* HTMNS OF PRAISE. How can I query , or delay, To leave my sins and come away, Because that happy land I see ' T wiL bless my soul and comfort me ? HYMN CLXXIV. ^Sigm of the appearance of mercy ^ or the aming of the Word of God. WHEN angry foes are in a rage And restless lions roar, The favours of a former age Are hastening to the door. Oh, weary stranger, welcome in My griefs to taste and feel ; How deadly are the wounds of sin That thou alone can*8t heal. Has zealous Herod ris'n again The lamb of God to slay ? A king from God that's come to reign And take my sins away. My spirit like an infant cries, Lord, protect thy Son I And save his name till Herod dies, As thou by Jesus done. HYMN CLXXY. Tfie tribulation of the servants of God. WHY should the beating storm arise Upon our innocence. Or darkness often veil our eyes From tlie Omnipotence ? HTMM6 OF rrAlPE. As day and night do still succeed, It 's in the way we go, Sometimes we 're where the saints do fec '• HYMIfS or PBAI8H. A thousand sorrows unejroress'd ill 'ST'I^t'" ™y troubled soui, I seek but I can find no rest. Ihe storms do beat, the biUows roU. Tw'^l^ *"" ^ ""'y ^^^ ^esign»d Ihrough sorrow, trouble, grief and woe • A lamp IS burning in my S^ind ^^ ' By this I'm taugl^t my sins to know. HYMN CLXXVII. Rmngfrom death. OLORD, thy spirit gave me light. My sms before like giants stood For me to weep both day\nd night Mme eyes do see my Go^ is good ' tI^^ V"" P^^^^ fro«» ray sins ihey 're loathsome to my soul wi'thin • AnH S^/^l^^^^r^ Uien^egins, ' And God through mercy tak^es me in. Tw'nn'i? *^^.gl"«e flocks doth feed That pasture m his heavenly care. He knows my wante, and i I need Though sparingly, he feeds me ?here. He gives me Ufa to upward rise ^elZll^lVr^ VPright%tand, A /if ^"* ^^^^^'re raine eyes And lets me see the promis'd land. HTMX8 OF PRAISB. Kow from my load I \ralk away And leave the shades of death behind, Mine eyes do see a dawning day That in my sins were clos'd and blind. HYMN CLXXVIII. Communion with the Saints. \\7'HAT tidings now mine ears do hear T T What peace abroad my spirit sees, ' My morning sun doth shine so clear I see the saints, I'm taught by these. For these are spirits from above That do our souls from sin redeem, And these do teach the Father's love Until the garment *8 white and clean. Oh, how in glory they appear, Like morning lights their spirits shine ; Ihey come to fill my listening ear Because they love tliis soul of mine. They feed with crumbs of heavenlv bread With sparing portions of the Son :' They lead me too where they were fed. Where Jesus and his kingdom come, The crumbs are pleasant to my taste, My hungering soul with joy they fill ; And here the greatest and the least Do feed upon the Father's will. 139 ;. , '■•••I!! * '-•*!? I " ' "Hi ■p 4 il •;%! Mm ■ A it .■■ ■! i i ■:%m: fe'l m^ M UO HfMNS OP rRATSE. HYMN- CLXXIX. The remembrance of sorroic. LORD, hoTT I wept and groan'd, and cried Because I was by thee denied, Oh, what a load my soul did hear. ^ hat night.s I languish'd in despair : But now they hke the shadows flee. hince I was call'd to come to thee. ^ow can my spirit e'er repay ? 1 hy will has borne my sins away. This world did like a shadow flee When I arose to come to thee, I he joys thereof do end in pain. They 're short, they 're trembling, and in vain • Ancf many seek them in disguisi i hat say tliey 're harmless and they 're wise But oh mine eyes do better see. ^ 1 heir end 's been woe and grief to rac ; And those that do thy name adore iiids them adieu for evermore HYMN CLXXX. Departing from the love of God. O ^J^P'i^^?^ mountains do arise, w ?^^^* <^louds o'erspread my seeing cvcp How dim Lord 's my morning sun, ^ ^ ' How slow 's thy mercy, Lord, tS come. My bread is gone, my springs are dry, 1 -weep, no saint nor angel 's nigli, T liunger, and my soul doth thirst, I 'm wandering, and I know I 'm lost IITMNS OF P^AISR Or this imu,,! 'i , , **^"^^ »iia^ C7P.1 f "7' Lord, aloue for thco I wnnn 141 HYiMX CLXXXl The Lord feeding theJlock» 0/ i„;vi xm r-, ^ -^"^ "ad time to RTniv. 9 11 V arc \ '^ur fields so bare ? Kcruind this dav +1nf ..it „ And there are griefs before ' At ,ny cprumand they rise aunee That favours past are vain. ' That thj own deeds should be thv Lrp« \ Is righteousness and just, ^ ^'"^^^ Tlie days are gone 't were blest «• ^»; ,.i-! -y. ,;M f- 14f IIYUN9 OV rRAISX. fM HYMN CLXXXIL The infant's prayer. LORD, from thy holy breast I drew My milk, my wine, my bread, And clothed with thy blessmg too. By thy kind hand was led. But oh, 1 stopped some flowers to see, Thou gently walk'd away^ A cloud of darkness clothed me ; Thine in£int lost his way ! A multitude compass'd me round, And I forgot my prayer. My fasting days no more I found, Nor had I offerings there. My wandering eves began to weep, My feet were iar astray ; I had no friend my soul to keep, I saw a mounifui day. I pray, oh Fatker, keep mc still. Why should I live in vain ? Feed me each day upon thy will And lead me by thy name. Lead me to fasting and to prayer For there thine own are blest ; And thy great name 's for ever there, And there the weai-y rest. ■^>, HYMIfS OF TRAISU. HYMN CLXXXIII. 143 nenoiraciag the te-nptations o/the world, or denying the invitation to sin. QH life, how bitter are .hy woes, Oh wTi^'^^"^ *^^ P^^^ '« to sin, WW ^}7T^^i^^ «"»« do close, WImt pits do take us in. * ^T?,i^'''^fi!^'^ "^"^P^"^ «'Phan cries, And Uiere the captur'd pris'ne/ lies' A gi'oanmg out his years. TJ^hoInless hand of nature 's tlicre ' ^^jth husks and shells to feed. No ^r^A?"" ohve ti-ee can bear. No friendly shepherd lead. There is no ^rape upon the vine, he morning flowers do fade, *iJ8.Place, ray soul has long been thine Where peace was never made ' But oh, that long unhallowed ground Where eveiy eye doth weep? My kind and friendly shepherd 's found And 's come my soul to keep. ' Now my temptations I denv T ^^^7 ™°^"« I Pasa you bv My God I come to tliee. ' ■,_'■ fl i-* >fr mM. ::i-:-i*:i f, . ,, n • ' 141 HTMNS or rHAWB. HYMN CLXXXIV. The blessings of Faith. SWEET sire the incomes of tliy love That caus'd my weeping eyes to sec, Thou art a friend fi-om lieaveu above TJiat 's often come to comfort me. Thou art to rnc my morning sun Tliat dimly shineB when clouded o'er, 'I'hougli absent, thou art sure to como To teacli me I should sin no more. Thou mect'st me with a parents care, And lead'st me gently on my way, Nor left me where the fields are bare To see a long and mournful day. Although forsaken I may be Thy love is present to renew, I'hinc hand is rich to give to me. Thy spirit feeds and clothes me too. Thou art the diamond of my joys. To me the ancient precious stone. The morning light before mine eyes, A God, and none but the ,done. HYMN CLXXXV. Feeding on Faith. DEEP is the living spring, The fountain 's never dry. Where children nieet and daughters iing The harp is tun'd with joy. HYMNS OF PRAISB Ui Y love L'S to see, 30V0 I o'er, como •e. care, bare The hand of David 's there His tliroiie 's from dust arose, Jfsiis his ancient crown doth bear, His heart our praise compose. Wliat vales he loads \\h through On Jordan's banks to sin^, On every day his name is now, To touch the solemn string. Tli' ^'*"^ ^ brighter day When Israel shall to glory rise And offer thee their sacrifice ; When thou wilt make his footsteps -lean And wash his feet in Jordan's stream, And give to him his ancient tlirone, A blessing not to others known ? Was he not chosen, Lord, for thee A servant and a son to be. To hear his prayer and give thee praise With blessni<,^s on his troubled days ? We way, God, his name renew, His harp, his pi-ayer, his blessings too; Without liim all the world is lost From Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: K ' 4' ■■",• ) I I ■ ■ yl .t 1 » *--M 14& :« mfJ'"\ J, k HYMNB OF rUAISK, He is 01^ hope, his life i, |,rea,,. And as the hvmg from tlie dead, Oh inay our eyes his glory see And be an Israel unto thee. nru:^ clxxxvii. The morning of ancient days. THUS saitli tlie Lord, in strains of Jovo Mme Israel is in heaven above And when that day to thee shall como ivnow, Israel and his God are one. Although his limbs are in the dust ±lis soul IS mine, nor is he lost And when his morning shall appear Ihe kingdom of thy God is near. In him my soul dotli take delight His heart IS clean, his eyes are bright Thou by his ancient eyes shall see ' iJie glory vi his name in me. Now, Lord, I see his glory rise Like morning stars to lio^t the skies. Ihere Israel and my name are ni^>'h HYAIX CLXXXVIIL The blessings of love LOyE, tliou art \he Lord's decree A Wissmg ii-om thv tlirone o And love 's an ofieiing unto thee Where thy groat name is known. W- i u lITMyO OF PRAISE. ' T in iovc the peaceful olivo boars, And love 's the fruitful vine, And love 's j^lad tidings in our oars To feed the flocks of thine. Love irs the law thou did'st command Thy children did declare. Love is a blessing in the land, And joyful fruit doth bear. Love is a diadem most bright In ancient ages shone, Love is a star of morning light, A Saviour of mine own ! 14'^ f 'H >/ HYMN CLXXXIX. The remembrance of sorrow, and the incomes of her. LORD, how my soul liath mourn'd for tlice, how I sought thy care, I sought for fruit on every tree, The 'vine refus'd to bear. J!?. Mine eyes did then in secrt t weep Where none could hear my sigli; Mine eyes likewise forgot to sleep. And darkness veil'd mine eyes. Now I in my remembtimce bear The painful griefs 1 've bore, They 're by thy hand record«?d there To be for evermoi*'. •;.." .. ^^i %'.1.!i WB f :" ii^ 14S HVMNS OF PRAISE. Thou led me blindly to the Rprinff Where crystal water flows, ^ And taught mv mournful heart to siuff 1 hy praise beyond ray woes. HYMN OXC. Thejoysof the Lord. T^^hn,?^ from mine eyes the tears did flo;» 7^1. M " "'i^^^ *^^^ fountain deep and clear R^leas'd me from a pit of woe ^ ' Where sun nor moon nor stars appear. Thou blest my griefs with heavenly care My hungering soul with mercy fed As lambs are in a shepherd's care' Ihou gave me morsels of thy bread. Uiy spirit chastens to renew : 1 hou comfort'st me when I 'm alone Ihou water'st and thou feed'st me loo. Thine hand can give and take away, thy spirit comes and goes again, * Sometimes I sing, at others pray. bo 18 my spirit in thy name. HYMN- CXCI. Acquaintance ivith the Lord. f^ LORD, thy footsteps now I find ThC ^T^^ ^ '°"^^,^ ^^<^*^ ^^^'^ thou wopt, I hy gnefe are pamted in my mind ^ liefore m Joseph's tomb thou slept HYMNS OF PRAISE. "With these I feel mv r«;«j • Bv these aI<.„nii™e\rrt'lTa"'''' My soul and body. Lord, arr,u,e Andlongthev'vibeeair ^cCi^e- I" thee. gnef,joy. and wisdom Hes HYMir CXCII The signer's prayer for mercy. OF?J^^'i^^^^^I"P^ardlook MinelinFlfjt"' "^r>^' ^»d ^^ care, Mine all Jike to an olive shook. Like rolling sands when storms are there. My joys away like spauows fled A thought on terror still'd my toneue My feet were by a serpent lo^l"^""' Vnhl my soul was deaf and dumb. r&iTI ^"''* ?^ ^«^^^ ^«"Jd hear. T liti o . *" ""^ ^ . ?^f"l sound, * I like a stranger di(f appear Where once I joyful moments found I4S» "•'. '!'**•'■ -^ -''-il '» sf'^'l '■■■'1 .■«''■■ ■ «'.i*|:»i| -■*.''■ 15» HYMNS OF PRAISE. i'H' mM>h., To tlicc, my bins 1 tlo confess, My spirit wears a crimson stain ; V'ilt thou come my soul to blcss- Aud eall my spirit home again? HYMN CXCIII. Fornveness of sins, OLORD, how sweet the waters ar<^ Where I thy love can feel. No joys can now with mine compare- No balm like thee can heal. Oh, how I see my stains remove, And the white robe appear ; My spirit 's feeding on thy love, "No wiae to me 's so dear. Nor oil that from the olive flows, Nor grapes that 's on the vine. Nor pastuves in the tield that grows Are like this love of thine. Oh, may I with thine hand be fed, The tread that angels knew. And to the fold of peace be led, JJoth love and praise thee too. HYMN CXCIV. The blessings of a humhk mind. WHEN I possess the infant's name The Lord Jehovah then doth leigii But when axalted in my mind A h(;H of wues mv soul dotii tiueL HTilNS OF rnAIEE. Lord clotlie my spirit with thv care And Iceep tuy soul, and Iced me there, And iiH tiiou wilt so lot Die be A child and servant unt, ^ Where children in their freedom sin- J.itol ,hy name, and praise tlieir kin^ 151 • "1 li » 'I I il 'mMf T^mi HYMN CXCV. The joys of humility. "FT^^J^f T^.'/ T^ ^'^^ ^^«^<^ t^e crumb JLX i hat doth from God and heaven come How sweet's the spring tliat ^entiy floT' To quench our thirst, and still our wook Xo courts, where Lords and councils dwell t:m ot ^ueh jovful visions tell ; l;oi- these a substance do declare 1 here 's joy, and peace, and pleasure there. i licit makes the leprous wAite and clean, I liat washes spots and stains away ^» here scoffers mourn and eianers prav t-:^ ' ..if-- 9 f^i^rm^ "111 152 HYMNS OF PRAI81. * T is but a vision a ::;u')poso The scoffer up to heaven gf>es, Or sinners, in their crimson stain, Arc blest by tlie Eternal name. HYMN CXCVI. Rejoicing in the Lord, the Saviour of the world. LET heaven and earth be join»d to sincr. And the creation taught to pray, And every child an offering bring To offer to our God this day. Did not the heavens move with joy, The Lord our peace on earth proclaim, Jorbid the lion to destroy, Taught children to exalt his name ? Before his throne let kingdoms bow. And crowns, the name of Jesus own. Because there is salvation now To those that wept and mourn'd alone. Oh, now the olive branch appeai-s. The angel»a song, good will to men. Peace and good tidings in our ears. My heart inspires a praising pen. HYMN CXCVII. ^ song of Eden. IN Eden once all nature joined This is the heart of man to show. This IS Jehovah's boundless mind, For which his sons are bom to know. Y'f: #•"'« ;, t yf the worlds i*d to sing, pray, ►claim, le? alone. rs. I. low. HTSrys OF Pr,.USB. The lamb and lion there a^rec O'er all our God doth ever reign.' WhTretoltp^ "corning sun appears WhattnTfi r^ "^' ^'^'^^ "« '«r (festroy What h?nl f'""' ^^"^ "^ «"r earn ^' W hat hope of peace ard lasting joy. We^^r/J.^'T"'^"^'*' ^°d ^e obey A-fd n!. ^ ^"".^i-y lions fed ; ^' Wi 'rfi'^i^"^ glory crowns this day V^e le to the gates of Eden led ^* HYMN" CXCVIII. Sprayer for the redemption of hraet. O rv}?' ^'^^ "? """« eyes to see When they f";t5;:ret^'d'i^5riire.^^^^ nrj 1*'^^"' P/"'^' ^e crave no more i he blessings thou hast long in store Thai i^l^^ ?''".' "^^y bfessed be ' lliat humbly bow'd to worship thee. Nor mSf * *^."' ^^y servant's name. Until tho^^'J^^-'^^P^ «^^>^ and vain, Th. L 1 "7?^ ^'■^""d shall know The souls of Israel dweU below 153 y a ■ r ■ #N .'f- *C ■' . T'l ' '* ■ A;;- ' •*. ^ " « ■'.- . ' ^ f*- ' ^ i ■''■W ■ ' ^- . fe-_ :| ■ I • ^^ ■■ (■ " M s- ■ J M^ •' V V %-',i. ^-'' !:■. J ,; -^ i rmm^ I m f fiwiiiinSv''''' i Hi ■ 154 HYMNS OF PRAI8JE. Though tliese are angels round thy throne Jt was by tlieni tliy name was known, We pray, let Israel's name arise Like stars of glory in the skies. HYMJSr CXCIX. T/ic g-athcnng of the people, and the name of Israel the corner stone. OH, may I see where Jacob dwell, And where liis sons in lii^ht excel • And may the Lord to me reve'^al 1 he gnefs liis broken heart did feel ■ May I prepare a dwelling place Wiiere all the earth can see his face. And may his soul in glory shine His broken heart unite with mine. 1 have no praver his giiefs to shim, His spint will through sorrow con-;e, And all that did from him arise Is light in heaven to light miiie eyes Oh, may mv kindred wake to see 1 he days that were again wiP l)e. And.Iacob's limbs again bo joiu'd, His nock be of one heart and n.iiid And to the world these honours shcnr 1 he blessings of our God below. HYMN CO, Tfte tents of Israel, and Jacob's rest, WHAT tribulation Jacob saw Beneath a burning sun, But he receiv'd a holy law By which hi.s deeds wore done. tlironc, '■ name of Gxccl ; ■0. lie, i, ow, esl. HYMNg OF rRAlSS. ^ m^!?"^-!!^^^ into numbers grown Blest with a shepherd's car?, King David and lifs roval throie VVas built and 'stablish'd there. ^^-^.?«n,sat on his father's seat V\itJi tongue and pen most wise. And . r' ^^"t^^»eath his fe^t And offer'd sacrifice. AH these are in one union join'(i A kingdom tliat 's to come, ' And Clirist the order of the mind iiy whom God's will is d(.ne. This is on earth eternal rest VV here controversies cease Adhere Jacob and his name uvo hle.t With everlasting peace. HYMN CCI. T/ie praise of the redeemed, and the ran,onu'd of the Lord. TTOW joyfully the harp .loth sound, JLXVViiat praising voices ris(. The Lord doth consecrate tlie oround » ith peace before our eyes. Xo titles here do give command J^or human hands ordain, VVitJi blessings on his nauio 15li ^,[ ■ • .'J my*' •"": ir*'\ ■ & J ''^ kk » -i.i i'lrm 156 IL'^ ii! t , I BTMNS OF PRAISE. His love to us doth wonders sho\r His heart inspires to praise, The heahen here his name doth know. And Israel lights our days. He from the heart moves David's hand To touch the music string, -A^nd maiden's lips he doth command To join the harp and sing. Because he gathers Israel home From wandering far abroad, '^,^, niakes his name the corner stone Where all can worship God. HYMN ecu. The union of the people. H, now I see the tribes at rest, _ The house of God to rise. The name of ancient Israel b^jst, His throne and sacrifice. In vain the flocks may stray abroad Some other fold to find. For when they »re blest by Israel's God They have a joyful mind. Although a thousand stones are laid For flocks to build upon. It '8 Israel the dear tribute 's paid. He '11 corao again that 's gone. BTMKS OF P«AI»fc Andhisalono«Sri;r°"' 157 '^>L HYMN cciir. A.id th.re the petSi '",•""' *""'• Od'^ shepherd therp f hf S T' '^ "'ere, A-<>eve?j-™„^?-J^efl„ej. doth feed. HfafSdee'T?''.''"'^"; HisspMt^i.^ri-.fe-;,^"-' '•»■•■„ if'^lp* i5j« niMMS OF rUAlHK. HYMN CCIV. The visions of hope. FAIR bride tlmt bears my grief away, Atul cullrt my weeping eyes to see The morning ligbt of Israel's day, A home and resting place for thee. Thy spirit draws fron\ wisdom's breath, Thou art the light of weeping eyes, Tliou hast on earth a place of rest A throne where Israel will arise. Wisdom 's to thee a mother dear. The bride and virtues of the Lord, By thee I see, l)y thee I hear, By thee thy holy name record. Thou mak'st my doubts and fears to flee, Mine age a moment, or a span, Receiv'st my soul to dwell with thee, Thou art the measures of the man. Tliou art a lamp before mine eyes, , Thou mak'st my pathway sti'aight and plam, And like the Son of God most wise Thou heal'st my sorrow, and my pain. w HYMN CCV. The knowledge of the truth. HEN worlds are hurl'd by tempests stron* rm -J. 1,„ 4-V^ Vv/-x+4-/-wr>» cf/->i->no +A mnVP , , That make the bottom stones to move, My soul shall sing her joyful song My spirit 's found redeeming love. nVM.VS OF PRArSK. •^ P'-'^i'^e and prayer repeat. nruN ccvi. M ^I^^mlityinajnicUon. Vspuit 's bending poor an.I I , , ^ or dare presiimt K^ • ^' ^'^^ I see the rich fi,^ _• 159 ,1s . *'."-T^, ' ... "S » . ' ■ ' w ♦'* • • < ^^ *l '■#4- :**> ,#< 5 ♦ '" 1 * • .>( '" i '«% " '■ b ■\m *" I "■ ^ h v^H •I. 160 BYUKS OF PRAI8B. They like the cmoty tubblesrtee Thfe^SWrgelles That '8 aJl their scoffings hore I The Lord do.h plea-l^ ™r °""°" More to events resigned. IfindtheLordinmydisti S8 Mv comfort and my stay. , , , , My mounung hours of prayer dotii bless, ^d bears my griefe away. HTMN CCVIl. J change of apparel Tnv Lord doth make my sack-cloth clean, ThS I 've a robe oK^ourning wore ; He feeds ny soul where Israel fed When Moses set the capUves free ; Sed by them t; ^^re shortly dead, Oppresso':, drown m the Ked Sea. HYMNS OF PEAISE. Of these he makes our numbera less. HYMir ccvni. Contemplation on the iking, of God Offieh^Jl'^-l- lean see' "iC^^'J}^' theS^di flee Thou mak'st their glory ™iu ' 3dtorZ^5S^e-^.iU. There »s none attend their e-riof^ f^ k» Because it is thj wiU ^ ^ *^ ^^^' The scoffer's tongue appear^ ^ And mourners wept in tears. 161 rl :i !l4 "•'»< r-!<#:L.- . .1 1 1- ' ' '* ^ 1 <3^l .1.1 •••l 162 HYMNS OF PRAISEr HYMN COIX. The end of mourning. SWEET are the joys of Calvary "When the dear debt is paid, It sets the mournful sinner free, From thorns uncrowns his head. His feet the kingdom do embrace With saints and angels there ; His feet from bonds doth God release, His spirit from despair. His flowing tears do dry away, His spirit *s not alone, His joys are fuU, nor can he pray. Nor wo nor want are known. His harp affords a pleasing sound, His chiefest joys are praise. His God by every deed's renown'd And saints attend his ways. His morning suns do ever shine. There are no scoffers there, This lot one day, Lord, is mine. Because it is my prayer. HYMN COX. The windows of Heaven, WHAT Hght, God, is from tliy throoe Descending through the skies, By light thy holy name is known, Thy love oy sacrifice. i, ead. ■ f release, ■ay, und, )-wn'd le, line. n. nu tliy throce 3 skies, own, HTifNS OF PKAI8B. How thou hast offer'd up thv q T).eir lives /„Tev"r°?nd: '"■"'' Jn spirit as they xrer^fifi ^ ri'if^l'^i^o"' the Burner's m,f Their dying i^ii^^hfee-toghea,.,, 2r'Ae/g«^ of judgment O' ]«3 ,; • ■■"■■< . ■■5:-;. i-. *. ' ! i< *"* " , (r *'.''.v/. i •■ '' '"^ w *> ***" ^ > ;•*. ■5 6* ** ^ '."^ if > I" ,#1, V •• J .i.-* .,^» '•;:^ .4 ' -.('( * r. /• y » * 1 v*(** ' , 'J.' -', .». - f i :. , ** »V -' . '.^ l. v^ J(;4 HYMNS OF PRAI8B. Has not the Lord in glory shoue To light ethereal skies ? , H&th not he mac'e the world his own » Twas bought by sacrifice ? Why then, O man, should'st thou delay A humble soul to bring To offer God on Calvary, And honour Christ thy kmg ? How can my spirit be so dumb To in my sins remain Until a j-.dgraeDt day shall come. And make my sorrows vain t I will arise from sleep and see What doth compass me round. Or, if the Lord has peace for me Such as my Saviour found. Lest I in mourning shall awake When God seems deaf to hear. Mine idle heart in pieces break And death and hell appear. fim^ jj , m^ f^u 'M H^IN CCXIL I'hc dread of repentance. OLORD, must I these joys forsake That are to me so dear V If not mine heart in pieces break When death and hell is near. HYMNS OF PEAI8B Must I a humble portion bear With those that 's gone to rest. Or ever languish in despair Where none was ever blest. Why can I not enjoy my days According to my mind ? And not attend to prayer or praise And thy forgiveness find f O Son, saith God, what wouldst thou be Or what should I returii, For all thy days of vanity That make the wise to moum ' Oh, know thou art for ever lost., rnA^^ in dark paths do tread,' •^^ spirit is in whirlwinds toss'd. Thou by vaia thoughts art led. The bread is scanty in thy store. Thy springs of water dry ; Nor I shall call on thee no more Till thou art call'd to die. HYMN CCXIII. The visions of the lost. T V^?^^?^. ^ ^^^'^ ^^»e eyes did see, J- But oh. It shortly fled from me I thought that I had bread in store ijut, alas, there is no more ' 165 f « f '^ ■•^-.f^'t ;■.■:, f-'-J J. " .... .fil >w ■ >.. ^, . ■ ' '• ' k'» . < *.-v.. »'**'** •I \ Wi> mimw'Mi- ayiTNS OF PBAX95.% Ithought to me tlie Lord ^rould come VVheu I my jovful race bad rvia. i thought my life would not decay, i3ut now I see it 'a fled away. I thought rejoicing was ray lot, ^iit now my joyful hour 's forgot, 1 Kiiow not how myself t.o turn io «iiua the hour prepar'd to mourn. 1 'lu weak to m yp.iuf eyes are dim, 1 scom'd tlie Lord, mid chose to sin. And vyhen a day oi :,rr I ni qee is all m darkness lia'/rom me. In vain I see is life alone, ^"^1 nian is to himself unknown, Until he sees his deeds are vain He s lost his life the world to gaiik HYMN COXIV. Time to come, ALTHOUGH mine eyes do darknes see And troubles vet to come, My hope, my God, is plac'd in thee, JJiy trust in years to come. AJthctugh my sun is clouded o'er And woe and griefs abound, I know ' t will rise to bat na more Tlie sun my spirit 's founiU come lim, iUi, lU rknes see HTMKS OF rnAISE, ^'^]^:^ I^^< '> like enlivening grace That aever doth decay, Although it moves from place to place ' T -will never pass away. It loadH me where the shepherds feed .^ ThKj; fed the flocks of old, ^t.^ Jesus doth my spirit lead I'o truths the prophets told 167 HYMN COXV. The throne of Israel. WHERE wisdom sits enthron'd on hielj _,_, My soul doth mourn to be, Where ancient souls do light the sky Is blest etornitv. ^ Their spirit never will remove From where on earth they 've been For where they drank of heavenly love. Again on earth they 're seen. " My soul doth oft these spirits know As I their €oitows feel, Aijif pass their tribulations through. Their souls to men reveal. The I )rd 's committed to my trust Their ancient name to bear, Fur these I hunger and I thirst, For these I 'm bow'd in pi-aven vi; Si ■ 1; ,.s, .« ",. • t'^l , , • 1 • r /,"'*• •" * *' %'■ •, « if ^'v" • *!*•*' t^- ^, • ' ^, V t f\t <».• *" |:.r-:c 1*3' 168 "YMXS OF I>IIAIS«„ J know tlicir spirits will arise [fe 1 '^i!j'lf5 HYMIf CCXVI. And he >s remember'd all his «?' In heaven receiv'dhifp^^PT JTit -u! ¥® rounds be heal^ His ^lU to him is endless timA^ And truths that '8 uiS?4Sl o HVMNS OF PRAISK. HYMJf CCXVII. The baptism of John. Or he that 1...!. ' ""' I-oi'd. Pe'iu d the blest record ? °A,'te? '?'"'"" are one To^v:;rSe''ir'^'°™ %r wi,""'''.''P»rt «an Steal ^jXr«tt4ttrar T'-ey spend their breath ir'ai,, p„ A ^"^ ^e understand Bjthesewe'resavedToo HYMI^ CCXVIII. The increase of faith. ^"eir sins ana gone to rest. 169 I f;'' ^ii"' •^v ' . :*: w ■ i . >i " " >* ■ . '%{-' y '■•*L'i ,1 .^M|i, 'S 170 HTMN8 OF PnAl&a. And what thou dost m man restore Shall be on earth for evermore, On earth the saint and Son was known Thy kingdom, judgment, and thy throne. And Zion's blest and holy place Was but a munsion of thy grace, And wheresoe 'er thine own may be Again is Zion unto thee. And Tf^here t'iy blefisings do descend Thy Ic've to 7 nan will never end, Though v-iounts and fields may oft decay And nations rise and pass away. The same t! ou ever hast in store And they 're for man for evermore, Tlie spirit and the soul is thine, The former and the latter time. And he that serves thee is the Jew, The heathen and the christian too. HYMIS CCXIX. The increase of wisdom. HOW can it be that souls are lost Save these that are unknown. That 's like the restless billow toss'd And are but one alon^' ? Because they know not where they ba Nor Father, Son, nor fiiend. Nor where their journey di.d '>egin, Or where ' t will have an end. These to the Lord are truly known That wander without care. And these are left to mourn alotie, Alone, to foira their prayer. flYMNS OF rSAISH. Nor are they from the fokl jisUav Or their intended rest. For every sinner goes this way. i lien choses wliat is best. HYMN CCXX. Feeding on the vine and olive tree. TITHAT precious fruit a Sanoiir benrs, J ▼ Oh may I gather there, A*^","]"^'^ all my flooding teai-a And liears my mournful prayers. He gives me from the bearintr vine 1 hat never will decay, F'^ tastes with i..- this gall of min*^ io bear my gi I fs away. The peaceful oUve he doth yield And shades me fron he sun. By him are all my b a«e,i healM. byhim'smyjoystoconi He lights ray lamp to burn n.ore dear It slimes on ancient days To me he calls his servants 'near lojoiu my soul in praise. HYMN CCXXJ. The Kingdom of Righteov^nexs. M^m?Pl^^*.^«th thy goodness see i i at sits enthrw'd or) hitrh Asun'oflightthouaittome, * And thy dear mother bv. J7l r,,.i, •^'l*» ['M^ % V iji ;. /; ■■'". 1 ',*■■»■ . * '' ?»K ri '■.'■.. - 1^ ■ V" vi. t-» ; ' - ■ 1 ':^i « ' ■■ '■• ■ 1 '^ 'Si- nu HYMNS OF FRAI8B. \t&' ■ * She is the church that did t ice own Her spirit give thee praise. For thee lier spirit mouni'd alone And saw thy mournful days. Her spirit doth Oiy soul attend And feeds thee at her breast, Her time with thee will never end, Her heart 's witli thee distress'd. All these are spirits from above That do thy life attend, And these are favours of thv Ioa e That never more will end. ' T is life from thee these truths; to know As thou dost loose the seal. Their dwelling was on earth below, Of these we taste and feel. HYMN CCXXIl. The resurrection and ascension of the Lord. LORD, when my soul doth upward rise Thy life doth light my seeing eyes, Thy pains do cause my heart to feel The life thy spirit doth reveal. All veil'd from sinners in distress Till thou dost come their lives to bless. The narrow way to lead them through, Thy death and resurrection too. RTMxs or FRAISe. Oh how my heart doth bleed and die, How lifelt'sa in the tomb I lie, Until thy quick«'ninj:i^ word I hear, With life to teach the listening car. Oh, then my heart that sorely bled, With thee is rising from the dead. Thy life 's a line of precious care Through sorrow, dying, and despair. Ascending from this eartlily cell To rise above the gates of hell, And where my soul acceptance finds With saints that 's blest with happy minda m HYMN CCXXIir. Rising from the dead. OH how I groan 'd my life away, My sins upon me bore, I fainted on my dying day. And could resist no more. My soul was in a Saviour's care. His life he gave to me, His griefs a garment I did wear, He bound to make me free. He all my passions did command, My soul he caus'd to die ; The bitter cup is in his hand, The tomb wherein to lie. ? ■■««■*' ,«\ [ ! - -if ■i»' n . .A:.^ ■ *■"«* - ifi * * f , ^ ^■'' *'tl r-*::l-» ■^■ifl 'L''^ ||| - » ' v"!! - .4s' if ''i'^- % * ?*' ^^^ HYliys OK FKAISK, All tliose are visions deep and clear. Experience tells me so, •^^V tliese my Saviour doth appear The death he passed through. He is immortal and on high, Above this world of sin, He comes to -where in death we lie. And heaven receives us in. HYMN CCXXIV. Acquaintance with the Lord. TO whom shaU I my sins confess Jiixcept the Lord I know ? Or who my troubled soul can bless i.^ It him that feels my woe ? When I for sin do loudly cry The Lord my griefs doth feel He s with me where in death I lie. And doth my sins reveal. He hears me groan with panting breath, His soul my grief doth bear. *ie sees me languish into death And hears my mournful prayer. All this is bread from heaven above The spirit of the Son, Ami this to man »& the Father's love To Buch the Lord hath come. r« f* "Skll! HYMMS OF PRAISE. My lieart »s a table of his own A J r^^^ ^"® "^™® thereon, A^S}^^^}^^:^ ^ill and life are known Although his body 's gone. 175 HYMN CCXXV. Acting by grace to the honour of God. "W^ should I cast mine eyes abroad T T 1 he wonders of my God to see, Or seek to know some other God Than he that gives his life to me. Although my prtion may be poor, It IS a light before mine eyes ; It opens widethatjclosed door To make me hai-mless, meek, and wise. It »s strength my burdens to endure. It is a pathway for my feet, My evening song and morning prayer ; It *s wisdom that I caL repeaC My shepherd and my daify care. Blest is the man that acts from grace, His way is clear, his counsels new ; No sinner can fulfil his place, No foe his wisdom can subdue. ' *■( " 1 ,*.',*' ' 'W^i,> ■■ ' ''P!.l ■ : ■: mt '. **■ .: ■■ 1^' i ' , a.. •' ■f* I': ,'■■*■■,. 't . *»*■ . ''^■' m !i ■ '* 'J t» .# ; ''il t: If'.'?.'*. * "•'. .'; ,_* ■ *''f^ ;> -■•o'Vl 1* V * '■:*:' " ^■'\: "! ' "■' j-1. ' '• -0- " , ■. > t ^ *» •* .^.^^v ' 8 ■ .!•*•* m 'ft 176 nTMNS OF PRAISE. if • ' « 'i ■ i<'pi . .?% 1 MiLJi il,*t HYMN CCXXVI. HOW deep I find the purging stream, How often do her banks o'erflow, Oh, will my soul be ever clean. Will I the end of sorrows know ? Why do I often taste of death ? As often clothed with despair, In secret groan away my breath As oft the sinners burdens bear. This is acquaintance with the sti'eara That never more will cease to flow, By every sorrow purging clean, Increasing joy by every wo. Still passing through the night t^ day As God his wonders doth perform, And these that do not time delay Meets a new birth by every morn . The Lord alone 's the cleansing stream, And more than Jordan can afford ; The Lord is ever making clean, And sanctifying by his word. o HYMN CCXXVn. Tlie baptized of the Lord. LORD, why did my spots remove ? Or why did'st thou blot out my stain ? I was unworthy of thy love Because I spent ray days in vain. " " *ir. ' .1 Hrii.vs or peaisk. Mv slrw'"' ^^^^^^diJ'st awake mme eve.. My feins before me did appear, " Ihou eaus'd a judgment-iay to rise My soul to tremble then with fear Oh. then my tears began to flow. Oh, how my sms did on me bear, r ou gav'st my heart my sina to know Ihou cleaus'd me and biptiz'd me there. Mvlnn!^ stains pass down tlie stream. My spots of darkness did remove : Ihon mad 'St my soul and spirit dean. And wash'd me with redeeming love i7r ! •I -'1 a ^: k\ ^f> ■' ',:|f + >* " . ^ ' »»' ■4 * '^ 1?- -.fi,' ■c I. HYMi^ CCXXVIII. jH^e visions of light. O T?^^' ^^^^ P^^^° ""^e «ye8 can aee Vy Ihat once were dim, and dai'k, and blind • Thou art a lamp of light to me ' Uy which my practice I can find. Thou 'It like the morning sun appear Which I had never known to rS 1 hear a tru mpet in mine ear lo offer and to sacritice. I see the suns of ancient days Through tlie briglit modiurn of thy word Good srae 's law. and David's praise ' LTnto thme house again restor'd. . „ Xlft *.' ■* St t'. tV*' m 4 r V ■ ( 1 • ssM, ly raiud, ul. ees, read, are fed. Lin, »reak n. oys of Eden )d can be from thei , last blest. ; sun ) ruu, ide av h«»d. HTMNS OF TEAISK. InS?^^^';^^^^°^'•« before To save ipv soul from goiSg wron^ ^ ^' And aU my righteous kindled 's them With every fruit the trees do bear HYMN CCXXXIII. The friendship of the Just, n^HERE is no time that we can lose X \V hen we our tribute pay. And JUS ice IS a pearl to chUe 1 will never pass away. Tl^ Lord hath seal'd it with a seal Tf i^"^/"f '-J^ed it for his own It IS a balance we can feel Descending from the throne. And justice doth o«r actions weiffh And bnngs us with the just ^ It is the life of every day A Saviour of the lost It biings to mind all ages past aJ^Y^ t^^ruth pursue. And brings the wandering home at last And measures him his^du^ 181 ■ ; : IF :* 1 .^ mim'i M' — s It' >-'\ ■>*'' . .« 'P ■ V ,. M (■ " (■ '*■■:.„ ■ jf-^ ;-*«. ,'•- % *''■■'■ , ' «»■ ,^ "^'T .' 1 "' - '' -, • m 1 * * " •' :.- « ' 1 ,-■» 1 r-- '.■ 1 '>•■•<.« * / f -i 1 ". V..' •! ,J ■-■■ « *i, ■* /-* 41^1 (ff^ir^* I** HTMNfl OV PRAI8I. It lights the morning of our days By suns that were of old, It hastens from our dull delays To join the righteous fold. Where lambs and doves together feed Nor serpents more destroy, It gives us every joy vre need And is the prince of joy. HYMN CCXXXIV. The danger of delays, WHEN I am thoughtlessly at ease, Or gathering flowers from the stem, I *m like a leaf shook in the breeze, A servant to the sons of men. The sun glides o*er my idle days, My thoughtless spirit 's far from prayer, I never know a cause for praise Where mourners thirst I 'm never there J see my shadow, not my soul, f wonder where my Goa can be. My midnight hours do o'er me roll And day and night *s alike to me. 1 *m far from trouble and from caro Nor can I dream of years to come, I Ve made my burden light to bear. My feet in every path can run. feed the stem. prayer, r there. >1I * ro ar. BTMXS OF PRAISE. But hark I I hear the trumpet sound ! My idle son is call'd to die ; Thv life 's been buried in the ground And thou, likewise, in dust shalt lie. HYMN CCXXXV. The awakening sinner. T P3^' ^^^. "^'"^ ^y^^ ^ere clos'd to tlioe But thou, O God, hast waken 'd roe Alarm'd my soul, and caU'd me too. I tremble, for I 'm cloth'd with fear A garment that I never wore • I in my filthy rags appear. Oh, were they gone and known no more. My soul is bruised with my sins S vT'^''\^ a painful heart I feel, ^' 10 bleed, my broken heart begins Oh, come, Lord, my heart to heal. I know there 's more than balm with ther Or all the oil that Gilead bore Be merciful, God, to me, ' I trust that I shall sin no more. HYMN CCXXXVI. The Humility of a Saviour. AMI not from the worlds above ? Thus saith the spirit of the Son-' Wave I not come to sinners love ? Yea, for salvation have I come. 183 '•■Mi ■ M r H m '^'' . 1 **""'*"'.% H' I, 'ty,?':' - m % ■■ i J- *» i. ,^l : pen thy name Forfc T'tH "r " ^^'^ «tone, Forbid that I shafl sin again, My soul and body are thine own HYMN CCXXXVIII. Tribulation. O^,-'^^^^*^''"' ^'"leand wild, Vy What hast thou brought me to ? 1 be a^am a helpless child As 'tis thy lot to do? Reproaches likf i giant rose n ir° ..^\^^ * ^io^'s tongue. Collectively he calPd my foes To judge that I was wrong, ^ iTd 1p if '" *^ ^'^^ *^""^ "peak. And see them arrows throw My spirit trembled, I was weak ^y soul did feel the blow 18» (f. .^. ' • ' ,. , ■if' J ■/ "•• ^1- ' •fl'4«;' , ■#■' < ft *:?| ^- t ' , '■fe'^ « IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 1.1 1.25 ■ 30 ""«^ M 12.0 nil 2 c 2.2 us 1.8 U ill 1.6 Photographic Sdences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 .V L1>' C\ \ V il^S^M W^^JT^ IrWan PW.,»»,' mM ||IM' Mm w m m ' .it' *. < 186 HYMKS OF PRAISE. Oh, tribulation, how shall I Thy kindred debts repay ' When I in dust and ashes lie Thou flitt'st my foes away ? ^o^e, sister, dear, near to my breast^ Thy dwelling place is there, And there enjoy thy heavenly rest, For all I Lave is there. HYMN CCXXXIX. The benefits of affliciion, QISTER, dear, how long distresa'd, ^ Fmdmg sorrow, seeking rest, * ew that love to walk with thee Through the restless troubled sea ; Few that do thy footsteps know, Few can see thy conquer'd foe. Pride and glory are thine own From the smallest to the throne : These I know thy servants aro Subject to a long despair. Jordan rolls beneath thy feet, Songs of victory to repeat, In thine heart do still abound. All ' t\rere lost again are found. Triumphantly thy spirit rose O'er a world of conquer'd foes, Bought me and then paid the cost, 1 auglit me that my soul was lost. 1 hrough affliction led me home. Ways ray feet had never known. May I not from thee depart Jordan of my sinful heart ? amva of praisb. Washing there to make me clean From the 3tain thine eye haS^^seen f Fountem of my sabbatt's prd^ Joy of aU my peaceful days. ' Many blessings are thy die ^very tempest travelluiff throu«>h Ever mindful of the Just, ^ ' Hope, and joy, and peace, and trust HYMK CCXL. neiame walking, or the blind beginnin, to se. T^^p^l lin my spirit feel With binding cords had bouncf me there My sms I read before my face ' And conquer'd in this mournful place Mine eyes could others plaiX sJe 1 o hea mj soul, that mournful one • He said arise, and come away I ' TJlTS ^^' ^^^^ ^ ^^ delay ! ^ 18T' ..f. ■ '., ■■■ J ■;*-': ■'€■'-■ < ,.,<-; ■ ||if » -"J ■ *« . * ■■■' ■• .•"*• .'u..' {.,'.■ .-,#»■ !■ '? .:■•-;■■■■■. i^.-' I U'-'-^T'^'fA 18« HYMNS OF PRAISB. HXMN CCXLI. T%c mysteries of affliction. T TNFATHOM'D deepa cannot contein v^ 1 lie mysteries of a Saviour's name, ^or can a boundless earth and sea Contain, God, what's known in thee. Affliction never hath an end Because from thee it doth descend, It IS to sinners justly due A gateway ihat we 're passing through, And known through footsteps to our home Where grief and wo was never known, men pride doth fall, and sin doth ceie, Affliction leaves the soul in peace, It IS a sword to still our foes To conquer these by sin arose ; It IS Jehovah's mighty arm, To still the foe and do no harm ; The soul an infant to restore To live with him for evermore. HYMN CCXLII. The invisible power of God, O^^^^'h^^ ^}^ '» "line eyes to see A IV ™ endless glory that 's in thee, A Jite that never more can cease Enjoying favours, drinking peace, Ut these my measures I can tell A heaven of joy, & bumi:ig hell, ^ut to give measures to thy name With sons of men are all in vain. m, t contain r's name, sea in thee. nd, ihrough, our home Icnown, )th cease. es to see thee. e HTM.VS OF PE,\I«B What time and wisdom may afro>-d Is aU conceal'd within the Lord Ihe terrors of a judgment-day ' At present are too far away : 1 00 deaf > hear, too blind to see. t1. fi'-^' "?/ ^^l""^^ ^^^''^t are to be, Onr ±''''^J}^^^fyouT time doth ptm Oui days hke to tho hourly glass • As oftc.i as the glass doth ton ' I usecn our soids are born to ni<;urn. HYMN OCX L III. The ways of man unknown. BORN with a veil spread o'er mine eyea . , ^ thoughtless heart to feel ^ n u ^. to know were comfort lies Ur, what will time reveal. Not wisdom in the milk I draw From my dear mother's breaat Not can I read in natures law Why I should weep or rest. Oh who is he of life can boast Or sav that I am wise ; My soul unto myself is lost rsor can presume to rise. ^\ ^\'^1'^^}' moulded me of duit Orclothcd me with clay I 'm but an hour at the breast, And then must flee away 189 t ," ■ ■« ff : >» '.'■ *' " 1 ' i' • ■*,-5 ;»^^^S f ii. ■*■' -'*, ■}: '*.' • >. -!.■■■■*■*■ . ■ * ■ '••><•<, "^ ■•-.t-'i •] I il ''!n»-'.r. • » « I r -I ,'^ 19C HTMN9 OF PRAISB. My brother's feet on thorns do tread He 's run my path before, My father 's sleeping with the dead, He '6 gone, and *s here no more. Mine eyes a thousand mysteries Pee, Hut cannot reason why ; I know that life is giv'n to me. And I must mourn and die. ' Oh how I 'm hedg 'd with walls around A fate will not remove ; ' I 'm aU my days in prison bound, , A mournful life to love. HYMN CCXLIV. ^ reformed life, BETTER than once mine eyes can see, I see the sun arise ; A word from God to comfort me, A Son to make me wise. I am the work of him that were. That first gave life to man. That form *d his mournful heart in prayer. TheSonofGodlam, ^ Thus saith the Lord, in my distress, A conscience to me gave, I came thy mournful soul to bless Thy tongue from sin to save. tread dead, ore. spee, Is around, id, B can see, m prayer, HTMys OF PRAI8K. To heal thy heart and bleeding sore That gave thy spirit pain, To teach thee griet'^shall be no more 1 iie man of sin is slain. Lord, thy mercy I relate, J hy conquest and my peace. A thousand favours I repeat And know not how to cease. 191 With joy I eat my strengthening And taste the drop so dear My spirit triumphs o»er the tomb. JNor mourn when death ia near crumb. HYMN CCXLV. Prospects beyond the tomb. TJ^nm Jesus doth my sins subdue, t f Mv mournful journey all is tiroueh The tomb no more is in m/ way ""^"""e^' 1 see an everlasting day. Why should I murmur, or repine lo taste these woes so justly mine f When I am sure the end I '11 see ine bitter cup bring joys to me. JfJ ^ fe^,ftep8 I '11 be no more Thpn T n P"* ^ff ^.^ir^gs I »ve wore ; Then I »11 leave aU this form of clay Leave all my foes and pass away ■ •(■'; ■»■■ •,'•■; iflM: ,»* ■'if: *■ ■ ■ k ' m ■'■' ! r pi t'Ww 19S nTMXS OF TRAISE. Sorrow, I know 's confin'd to siu, The grave to take the thouglitlcss in. Because in death their )oys do cease That Lave not made witli God their peacf HYMN CCXLVI. The hope and joy of 7'ighteousnens, 4 LTHOUGH dark vales I travel through XX The brighter suns I see, From heaven I know there 's rain and dew Tliat come, ray God, from thee. My pasture is for ever green, The love of God I feel : And when the barren plains I 've seen There 's balm ray griefs to heal. Although despair is in my way And I 've her garments wore, She flees at every dawning day To dwell with me no more. 8he is a servant from on h?gh By day she take her flight. And when the evening 's drawing nigh She visits me by night When gloom doth with my soxd attend I feel her mournful breath, ' Tis when the world doth me offend, Oh. then I pray for deatL HYMXS OP PRAISE. All these ' tis wisdom to employ, Not count the shade in vain, Ihese sweeten every righteous joy In God the Father's name. By these the golden steps I find, And know my calling sure ; Ihese are a blessing to my mind 1 hough painful to endure. 193 ' '•t.'*f\-«. 14.- m^: HYMN CCXLVII. The garment of the righteous. \^f^^^l^'P^ ^''^"^ ^y P^rt^^l »Pots and stain f ▼ 1 hat long mv mournful soul hath wore. 1 Jeave these rags that are in vain, Nor mourn, nor pray for them no more. Mine eyes do see a rising sun Prepar'd to on my garment shine, T is he that ever is to come To bless this chastened heart of mine. In light the harmless dove descends He sees my soul witli joyful eyes, Iho garment that tlic saint oflfends la mouldering dust and ashes lies. Ho lends my spirit spreading wings To rise above these fleeting joys. My soul within triumphant sings And goodly spirits join the noise. .A !» - ■■'',■ :..::/ 4. -•■I I -•«?*•* I ' -#. :. II . IJ 194 HYMNS OF PRAISE. He smiles upon the robe I wear Because it 's humble, meek, and plain, His name he leaves on record there, And clothes me with his holy name. HYMN CCXLVIII. The region of the lost. HOW trackless is that boundless plain Where none do know a Saviour's name. Where songs of praise nor altars rise, Nor man is known to sacrifice. This is an emblem of our own Where self is to ourselves unknown, Wliere saint nor angel never trod The path fiom darkness unto God. Wliere none their sins did e'er confess Lost in a howling wilderness, Where spirits wander like our own. Where law nor grace was never known. And where no soul can be at rest Because the plain was never blest ; The vine nor fig tree never bears But mourners strew tlieir hopeless tears. Lost from conception what shall be And whither as the leafless tree, Or like the vine that never bears They spend tlieir time in hopeless cares. I'P * , <' • • tw^ 1 IITMK8 OF PBAISB. HYMN CCXLIX. The wilderness becoming a fruitful fields or tht improvement of the mind. LORD, now I know that I was losU Thou light'st mine eyes to see, TJie fowl that 's in the tempest toss'd Is wisdom tmto me. Though these are wafted with the wind. Or with a breath of air, So is the soul to these that 's sinn'd, Tliey with the lost compare. 195 homt" Why did thy mercy call me The paths of life to see ? To taste of fruit I 'd never known. Of bread that came from thee ? Thou cloth'd rac with a shepher6 HYMNS OF PR.ySL. HYMN CCL. ^ubinissioii in affliction. HOW hiird it is my griefs to bear. Forsaken aud 1 taste cicspair, How^ bitter is my daily bread Wliou I stand wliere my Saviour bled. I cannot conquer, but resign, How jiainful are these hours of mine, Thoy bind my spirit poor and low Who!(j springs ne'er rise nor pastures grow The flower fades, the leafless vine Is like unto tins soul of niiuc ; However loud I form my prayer Tliere 's none to hear, no fi'ieud is there : And tlie last breath 1 have 's to cry, Kesign my soul to death and die. But oh, th(; end 's forbid to come, This is the life of Christ the Sou ; That from the tomb to life arose Amidst a world of conquor'd foes : This is my pathway home I see, And Christ the Lord t 'is life from thee. Toucli'd with the giiefs thy spirit bore Till sin shall live in me no'more. HYMN CCLI. 7%t' visions of life. OliD, wlun I feel my mind oppressM J And have no joy but seeking rest, ft is a shadow from thy Son, A vision that his spirit *s come. And tlxus the Lord to me a))pear3 Through nmnnitul )iights ajid troul)rd vtar^ ouJ4'(l vy;ir*' IIYMXS OF PttAISE And tliis to me 's tliy known decree VV hilc sin remains will ever be : And wliile the soul 's in tempests tossM It IS the portion of the lost, And we through grief for sins atone liy painful sorrows of our own • And God doth give our souls to feel The griefs that Jesus did reveal ; And where his spirit now may be 1 here is the cup, the painful tree, And though his soul is now at rest It s wlicrc we are when we are blest 197 HYMN CCLII. Union with the Son of God. ■jV/TY soul 's remov'd from far astray XYX lo know the blessings of this day, 1 he clouds remove, the sun to shine And peace attends this soul of mine. 3f 7 shepherd gives me deeds to do, Ihrough every grief mv joys are new, And through the toil of every day 1 m farther from ray sins away : 1 lecl a union with tlie just, My spirit 's by their presence blest. And grace doth nwve my tongue to tell How still they are, in peace they dwell. Like stars of light my soul doth find, 1 lieir spirits luminate my mind They 're equal as the stars in light, Kose from the darkness of the night • Imparting joys to these that thirst. ' Rejoicing with the soul that 's blest • iff, - m 'S W^f' " '" *■ I ■% I y:.f f.' 6m ^^^ 198 i'iii f'*ti HYMNS OF PRAISE. Through grief their path to God I find. And all their sorrows in my mind, And union with that Son of peace That rose to shine,— will never cease. HYMN CCLIU. The mourner^ s song. IHE Lord hath tun'd my heart to sing, His son *s removed my sins away, His spirit doth good tidings bring, He 's taught me how I ought to pray. He bids my weeping eyes to rise The lights of heaven and earth to see ; And when ho heard my mournful cries His spirit came to comfort me. I now with joy can praises sing, My harp to praise shall never cease, I *m shaded by an angel's wing. And all my song is joy and peace. The ancient records clothe my mind, !For right and wrong are wiitten tfeerc, I, in my soul these spirits find, Hope, joy, and mourning, and despair. The Lord to me a law has made, With blood he writes his name within : And now I know my vows are paid Because the Lord forgives my sm. HYMNS OP PEAISE. Oh, may I keep the table clean, My heart be naked in his eyes ; Still drinking of the cleansing stream Ihat doth increase my heavenly joys. HYMN CCLIV. The spirit of the world, I SEE thee in tliy highest station, Borrow'd garments dost thou wear Like to Lords of the creation, Many do thy burdens bear. Many are thy heart commanding, Thrones do shake beneath thy feet : On a slippery rock art standing Blind to time thy heart shaD meet Subject to a rolling ocean, Subject to a darken'd sky. Subject to a resJess motion, Unprepar'd to live or die. Though thou bears'st the shield of power. Many thirst to be like thee, Fate doth vanish in an hour. Thou art poor as man can be. Though thou dost command a nation, Sit on thrones beneath the sun ; Uncertain is thy noblest station, Deaf and blind to time to come, 199 *i ^ : f) * H J* '•*#* ' ' , •' ^' .^: J' Is' '. . * ai ■* .1-* ^li 'r ■''"-'tij 200 HTMXS OF PRAISE. Little tribute do I owe thee, Leading' souls to deep despair, My spirit sees what is before thee, Mouriiing, grief, aud sorrow 's there. HYMN CCLV. Truth and wisdom, N^W I behold thy hands are clean. My daily shepherd thou shalt be ; Ihy plants are young, thy garden 's green, Aud all my lasting joy 's with thee. No water 's like this lieart of thine, 1 hy love doth make the conscience clean Ihy spirit is both milk and wine, Thy garments as the snow are seen. ' T is for thy name I bend the knee, jFor thee I upward lift mine eyes. There 's none on earth that ai-e like thee • ihere »s none so humble, meek, and wuso. Oh, may my spirit be thine own. My soul an infjmt at thy breast Oh, may I walk with thee alone. Thy f «et will lead me home to rest. Thine eyes are on that crystal stream I hat IS descending from our God ; On thee his name is ever seen, He 's with thee when tJiou walk'st abroad IGC, there. lean. It bo ; 's green, e. e clean, 3. 3 thee ; d wise. mi HYMXS OF PRAISK. Oh, treasure of my lasting joys Thy name in heaven wiU never end, iliough kings and councils thou offend Thou art the measure of my days An;iTif^ I walk witli thee\alone; And thou alone directV^t my praise And teach me that I 've never known 201 abroad. HYMN CCLVl. Living for the honour of Cod. ^ Ihat doth direct my troubl'd way That gives a garment to my mind ^' And tells me I have need to pmy! Thereisad.Tyofson-ownear ^herein all ffosh sliull bow and mourr. When aU our sins to us appear, ' And every soul to God sllil tuni. Oh then my mirth like birds shall floe Like swaUows driven in the storm ' And never to return to me, ' ' ^Vith grief's the dawning of the morr,. In haste I '11 put my guilt away, it ^ gall and wormwood t« my soul It I may hve another day, ^ Or time, an hour shall o'er me roll • '.if ill 8-flS v/ ^r^-^ f ■■ ^ : ' i'i: ■:*:n, •J^ . ;"*'■ t " f :•':: . ■' ' ' » i.t ;"' '-n .■:iK, -r^f I i'jj' •« .* , . . .f.-r" ^-M - '!■ .;:.'^-;-U ■*4%-*<- f" ■ ;'^^<- i* ■' : '. \. !^ • t ■ s- " ■ J * t " «. .< ( iv:f •«' . ' ■ ' ' l,*x '■ •': ' ' , v.\ - 1 ' '** , - ■ ' ' ^'Vu ■M r ':^ :. , •>v" '"' ^U/ -. «■ * '*£■ • ',..t ' * • = . ... -"U Vi ''■I 'J fj •i.-i i.'Jf 202 HYMHS OF PRAISE. mm I Hi'" I?*' ■'I 5 IT* 'I '» ' 1 • -1 i '<' t 1 .') '•- ■ I if*!l''^ Ml! : f My soul shall then mine offering be, My body as a mite of dust ; My prayer to God receive of me, iiy thee I 've known ray spirit 's lost. Thou art a light before mine eyes, Where lamps of oil have never shone, 1 hou art alone ray hope of joys, Oh, may I live for thee alone. HYMN CCLVII. Preparing to serve the Lord. THE Lord directs my wandering feet My garments wear a sinful stain, I haste, a judgra2nt-day to meet When I shall see I live in vain. I *11 turn me from the golden cup The harlot bears in her right hand. Of which so many freely sup And 's drunken by this world's command. Oh, Babylon, thy precious wine No more shall lead my feet astray ; These jileasures, and the curse are thino That *s in the king's and council's way. Although my food is crumbs of bread And such as God doth freely shai-e ; I, with his shepherds will be fed, There 's joy and peace, and glory there. ^H )e, lost. » IirMNS OP PRAISE. Th^'f-?H ^^^",^« I ^'^ adieu That daily live a life so vain, SfnT ^ "^ ^?"'^y tempting you. Ihen of your mistress yoS cornplain. And vou will see the evening cloar. And Kope of joys that are to be. Ana mnoceiice remove your fear. 203 i( i.i .'W:^ 111 a • 1 !•; ■• 'i- <*«■■ i- rd. i-in^ feet stain, fc ad, command. ire thine i's way. bread ii*e ; 1, y there. HYMN CCLVIII. Hope in mourning. TV/TYnresent comfort, and to come vZt n^A P^^^'^ay home to peace. A A^""^- *^^" a^ the clearit sui And shine to never cease. Bark sackcloth stiU tliy garments are, Thou often set»st to risl, Mv innV* ^^ 'P^^* ^^*h despair, My soul with weeping eyes. But thy remembrance bears my mind So oft thou dost return ; ^ In thee a healing balm I find. Ihou bid'st me cease to mourn. ^"4 how I languish in despair When clouds compass me round ^vf^!'.^^"* ^«^« assemble there. With threats I shaU be tound .»■ ■■■ry •' .'id t r"r^. mm "■iOi HYMNS OF PRAISE. Oil, how the binding cords I feel, They pierce my soxil with pain, And these arc from these hearts of steel That do defy thy name. Oh, hope to me for ever shine, Thou hast my failings bore. And let my heart be like to thine, Of thee I ask no more. hi. I MWil ^HrHrlHHi HYMN CCLIX. Despair in bonds. OH, thou attendant of tlie mind To thee I often liave resign'd ; Bow'd down, and worshiped at thy feet When gall thou gav'st my soul to eat. But weaker still thou dost appear Although thy voice doth toucn mine ear ; Thou cloth'st me with the shades of death, And chill 'st me with thy coldest breatli. Oh, sister, long I 've been thine own, To me thy frightening shadow 's known, For hope I know for thee 's too strong. And lead'st me right wlien I am wrong. And still'st thy breath, and bind'st thy hand Till thou like death dost trembling stand, And thou by hope art led away, Cloth 'd with the darkness of the day. Hi'MNS OF raAisr, HYMN CCLX. Hope and despair in union. TWINS from the Lord tliat rul'st abov« Both are the offspring of his love ; And ill the soiil tliey have a place.', They 're coming and they 're absent grace. 1 liey 're shadows tliat t 'is truth to know, Hope rules above, despair below, And througli my journey. Lord, I iind They 're both companions of the mind. When grace is gone, despair attends, She troubles until hope descends, And keeps the wheel in motion still Because it is God's holy wdl. Were it not so the soul would die. Prostrate in dust and ashes He, And cease to praise, and cease to gu,Lu. And never for our sins atone. As mounts and vales they bolli aiu-ricl Until life's journey hath an end. And both as scrvj^' ds they agree, They 're visitors from Gc-d to me : And ho who do 'nt these sisters own I^ far from God, and dwells alone. S05 HYMN CCLXT. The appearttiire of God to the nicked, or chaste nin:; grace . WHY did the frightening shadow con^c With teiTor from tiie skies ? Art thou the Lord, art thou the Sun. That give me weeping eyes ? m * f" .%ti ■ ■::.> IV ■-, ^5 .. ; ■A .;-*■ fc. ' f^':t* ,«K. tt^ ••^'1 , mil M' r'l^. if -l!; It',' I'*' 206 HYMN8 OP PRAISE. Hast thou my name on record there ? My crimson sins appear ; Who did to thee these tidings bear, Or, what hath reach'd thine ear ? I hear thy voice too clearly read My lonff and mis-spent years ; And death and hell 's to me decreed ! Mine eyes o'emm with tears. Why is that chain in thy left hand My sinful feet to bind? I like a helpless infant s^and For want of strengUi resigned. My tongue to plead I cannot move, My hands are with despair ; And all my friends that did me love Have gone and left me there. Lord, I tremble in distress. My joys are grief to me ; 1 'ra in a trackless wilderness, Nor can I come to thee. HYMN CCLXII. The mercy of God to the afflicted. WHY standest thou alone Oh mourner in distress ? Thy sins to me are wholly known 1 came thy soul to bless. HTMXS or PEAISE. Bidst thou not hear my name Before thy race was run ? Tn P^"*"°^ read that sin is pain To Clirist ray darling Son ? ^ Hoy couldst Uiou wound the dove And cause his heart to bleed! W^o came from far to sinners love And wandenng sinners lead ? To lend a tender hand, Th«f fi^P^i^-'H' ^^^^ ^^'^^ 0^. Th^ouXhi ^'^"^ ^""^ "nderitand. iiirough him may see thine own ? Thl ^^ '5 ^ "l""^^^^^ stain, TW T H''^? ^ ^^^«^<^ °^i"e eyes I give my soul to know To Hvf Vi^^' ^^'^^ ^^«* ^«dure, Thv t '^'^i"'^^^' ^»d still thy for iiij wounded soul to cure. Tfriy^ ^T "^7 ^^ght hand I ^i f^''f * '^^ ^'-^te thee whole • I ^ve thy heart to understand ' 1 came to save thy soul HYMN CCLXIIL 2%e improvement of life, nPHERE is a lamp before mine eves A o me the Lord's return. 207 ■4 i -U :.f' . ^ '.I* '.- '*•' I ■I, ^y •1 , *.f V ■*"'■*■■>■■ U ™-*' -' -^1 , -'if. '-. ' I t i^l W ilt/f* 206 HYMNS OF PBAISE. ill With care I place my trembling feet, And find iny steps are sure, It loads me to my daily meat And keeps my soul secure. Though mockers and though foes arise, I see my passage clear, The light 's so clear before mine eyes, In vdiix my foes appear. Temptation 's placed her feet on high And weighs her gilded joys ; I Ve seen her name in darkness lie, She time and life destroys. My shepherd 's careful day and night, My lamp doth clearer burn ; The Lord 's to mc a lasting light, And I shall cease to mourn. HYMN CCLXIV. The confession of sins. WITH soiTow now my grief I own, My sins do pierce me through, I strew niy moumtul tears alouc, With sighs I see them too. My heart doth into pieces break, My griefs I can't conceal, Mine eyes hy night are kept awake, With piercing pains I feel. i^^Midiil' HYilKS OP PBAraB. % sins to me are wormTTood made That once to mo were sweet Ana gall IS uow my meat ^ A "J""^ ^^''^ y^^'^d °iy sorrows sec And .sliun the paths I 've rim ' For death and })^11 takes hold on me These are the deeds I 've done. ' OIi^^ may my soul a garment wear, Of sackcloth till I die. My tongue be ever heard in prayer The smner's pardon nigh. ^ ' I cannot lisp a word of praise % cup IS grief and wo, tZ,T''^ °'^^ ""V si»f"l days ihat'snowmytitterestfoe. HYMN CCLXV. The effects of sorrowing for nn. "lY/TY tears begin to grant relief T i n 1 .1 ^ere streammg from mine eyes I had tho portion of a thief, ^ ' Ihe Lord did me chastise. My goods did with the flame consume The smoke then upward rose, ' Ihe olFermg was a sweet perfume My joys to me were foes. 309 ;:# 1^ ■ ■' V> f ■■*'l 1 *.( 1 ■ f t %<■ ^vt • •• ; ■> ■ • f ■ ^ ,#%. ;1-U ■5"'-'^ ill • 'I ■^ idtiiftii .i^il 7H; ■ ■■•■ v. 1 ||wBB||lw! H igjHw! Mffllw^- |V !^mi' NN^mI *" ^B ■MJiiBH Miufl./j^ HYWfS OF PRAISE, But oh 1 the incense did arise, Chastisement burnt so clear ; ' T was joy unto my weeping eyes, My sins did disappear. How numerous were the steps I took Without a shepherd's care ; God, not one sin will overlook, All on my soul did bear. They broke my harden'd heart in twain Till 1 saw clearly through. And now I know my will is vain With all I did pursue. Bow'd till I have an infant mmd Blest with a shepherd's care, And peace within my heart I find, No Btolen joys are there. HYMN CCLXVL Living to sin, THROUGH all my future days and years May I for death prepare, For past offences strew my teais. And humble garments wear. I know my spirit 's liv'd to sin, My Oeeds my mind do stain, A judgn -ut day doth take me in, And m.v '^'^ '^j prospects vain. J&* HYMNS or I'RAlbE. Like to the stars that on me shiue My t'arraenta whiti; ana clean. Mvdceds like to the raorning shone When mor., h.;^ stars arise. Cut now, I for my sins atone, And mourn witli weeping eyes. ^ m!!"?^ n^ Srief my kindred see My brothers taste my woes, Ai^d never spend your years like me, bee how my sins do close. HYMN CCLXVll, Turning from the gates ofDeatlu OH endless, burning flame. . And death, I feel thy atinir, My spirit 's burning in my pain, ^ The wages of my sin. Are there not men like me That »s shunn'd the ^ rutal way ? ua^ ^?PP: ^' the saints can iv H Uen I »ve this debt to pay ? Oh, could I see release. A pardoning sentence M, 1 never more would sell my pearc •Nor sins to men reveal ' ' 911 • ,:|l k ■ i ' •• 4 ■^;Hi 'f.% ...•.i: ■». %f • «l * ■ I ■ , .». ■ "Li "-'iM L>1;> UYMKS OP TRAISK. 1 ticnible ill mj guilt, My bonos -witluii do shake, My harden M heart in me doth meh. My hope in pieces break. J feel the flame abate Qneuch'd with the tears I strew, With soiTOw I my griefs relate. A fate so justly due. ! shall from this arise Wliou I for sius atone, For light begins to reach mine eyes, A life I had not known. The Lord will me restore To where ray life begun, And chasten tiU I sin no more Through days and years to come. HXMN CCLXVIII. The hope of peace. FROM the deep vale of grief and woes My spirit hath to hope arose, And oh, that all my guilt may sec, Tljat God, my iudge, hath plac'd on me. My theme shall be he 's ever good, My deeds he gave to me for food, Tl'u! precious blood of martyrs spilt He gave to wash me from my guilt. H(! bid me taste that I might feel The pains that do my sorrows heal, He j)lar'd his son l>eforc mine eyes To t)id my aoul to hope arise. HVMNS OF rilAlSE. I saw his wounds were not a few That all my griefs had passed througli, His voice did reach my soul within His words were, follow me from sin. His tongue was oil my griefs to heal, And more and more he did reveal, My spirit to his heart he drew To read the woes he passed througli, His tender kindness won my love, And I arose to hope above. ' '2 13 HYMN CCLXIX. Fleeing f rem deceit. MY garments all shall be mine own That God did give to me, Because the Lord to me is known, And, Lord, I'm known to thee. Wlw should I borrow'd garments weai- ? For my Redeemer lives I And hath an ear to heai* my prayer And all my sins forgives. "Within, he 's built his dwelling there A mansion for his grace ; And glorious as the morning star He shines before my face. Aloud, I will his presence own, He owns my feet and tongne, In songs of praise he shall be known, His love aloud be sung. -ai %f" ■:.t: '. ■■51* . ih»-* .»V ^ ■ *. *. i.\ ftfe r'h 'vi ,., Sll HYMNS OF PRAISE. 'H He savr me mourning in distress He came to see me there, He came with love my soul to bless. My mournful burdens bear. i never can forget his name, Nor chastening hand despise, He blest me and he heal'd my pain And o^vni'd my sacrifice. Oh, God, to thee my life I owe, My heart, my soul, is thine ! And thou my every thought dost know. No borrow 'd robe is mine. Nor will I reach my hand to steal The glory that I see. For all my life thou dost reveal, And tliou ait bread to me. " t ' T. ■ . t %■■ r^j''.*^, \m i\ '. *ii \ El'.:/! HYMN CCLXX. Feeding with the flocks of Israel. MY pasture. Lord, is fresh and greeu And quiet water's there. And there I see the gilded sti'eam, And Jordan's banks are bare. I sec thy name before mine eyes That 'Israel's flock hath fed : Likewise thine infant Son to rise That on mount Calvary bled. HYMNS OF PRAISE. He 's shepherd and e'ermore shall be PJac'd on his Father's throne. He 's king, and priest, and saint, to me. 1 o J udge and rule alone. Blest with the favours of thy Son, I Lord, thy name adore, A J ^ n^ P^®^® ^y Saviour 's done And still IS doing more. To God the Father be my praise My fasting md my prayer, Ihv word, O God, dfirect'st my ways. And joy and peace are there. As Israel did I will pursue And thy commands fulfil. For aU thou giv'st is justly due, And eveiy change thy will. 215 ■ - 1:1,. I \ ^' '. HYMN- CCLXXI. Being sensible of Divine favour. WHY did a spark within my breast E 'er nse abroad to shine ? Or why have I with truth been blest A soul so dark as mine ? ' No prelate lent to me a hand, I nad no bishop's cai-e. But, in my soul I had command Mj God had written there. ,' ■*"'••.,. >■■■ ,*t. i '-y *■ ' . 4 '*£■■"■■ ['f»- ^ .'1 i fr *'i»»* ! ^"■' ■ i^f t''. '■**. '■: **■« ■*'.- -^- < '!^'''''- !*■■; •4.- t.. ''* « ■ ^ I ~ -J. i- «• V :1 218 HYMNS OF PRAISE. The nobler stations of the mind Thou led my spirit to pursue, Thou bade me seek and I should find, Thou chasten'd and thou heal'd me too. Thou cloth'd me "w^ith a shepherd's care, In mercy thou hast mov'd my tongue, Thou likewise form'd my heart in prayer And let me see through years to come. Thou call'd the great assembly nigh That every kind in peace be fed, Thou also rais'd thy Son on on high, He lives to us that once was dead. Thou did'st inspire my heart to praise, I draw thy precepts in a line. Thou feed'st my soul with ancient days, Lord, the glory all be thine. HYMIT CCLXXIV. Integrity and faith. HOW good it is to keep our feet Lest we in darkness move, How good it is to praise repeat How sweet a Saviour's love. Our house from dust doth upward rise How heavenly is the frame, By mercy still we are more wise To bless the Saviour's name. IIYMXS OF PRAISE ' ■'y® ^v ^ ^ shadow we can show, iiut light and truth are clear, Ihere is a Lord that dwells below. In order doth appear. From him the harmless shadow came. Our table richly spread. iN or doth he make our offerings vain. -He is our daily bread. See how our Httle garden grows With plants that 's fair and young, Of all he doth our house compose In mercy this is done. 219 HYMN CCLXXV. Sprayer for continuing favours. OLORD, thy tender hand Hath led us on the way A "5 v,*^^^^^ *^^ ^^^ command And like thy servants pray. Let us declare thy name, On earth thy will be done, Jior make our humble offerings vain ' T were offered by thy Son. Oh, give us strength to bear Part of the load he bore, f^C'}'^ ^^^^^^^ and in prayer ihat we receive the more. i !-'^:'' ,*"»;':-li# ^■^■..■-■■••^^r^ "«^^'" »**. ■ .^f : >: -:? '^•20 HYMNS OF PRAISE. titJK Forsake us not wo pray When storms and tempests beat. Nor let our feet be turned away In paths of vain deceit. Oh, keep us near thy heart As flesli and blood can be, Nor let our feet from truth depart Still travelling Jiome to thee. 't' x-'t, w HYMN CCLXXVI. The revelation of God, or the change of heart. WHEN first the sacred flame arose I saw my deeds were then ray foes, And these to conquer and subdue, I must the morning light pursue. The day began to brighter dawn The darkest shades had fled and gone. But oh, the son'ow that arose, I saw I had unconquered foes. My thoughts did often tempt me wrong. My spirit had a lawless tongue, My words did to my soul return And taught my spirit I must mourn. Through grief I oft atonements made To heal my heart for what I said, And by a long and tedious day I wash'd ray bitter guilt away. HYMNS OF PRAISE. HYMN CCLXXVII. Released from sin. OLORD, I know that thou art ni^h When for my sins 1 mourn, liie soul tJiat sins 1 know must die And life again return, A captive in tlie arms of death I know mj soul hath been, InOymg pams I drew my })reath 1 o make my spiiit clean. Tliis is the Ufe of him I know TJiat mourn'd below the sun 1 l)at holy, liarmless one. ^s^is not the Messiah's name , rv-i!^ .^"^^^ ^"« t^i^onc within ? Tis Christ that to my spirit camo lo clean me from my sin. 331 HYMN CCLXXVIII. Travellins in grace, or increasing in righteousness. OGOp how plain my way I see. It IS tliy Son that came from thee His love to me doth never cease Jo lead me in the ways of peace. He clothes me and lie gives me bread He teeds my soul where Israel fed He leads me witli a shepherd's care Ihere s pastures and sweet waters there ■'V '.11 ■■■ -lU- if ■.1 . -. I J. v:'0': "■■'■■■ ,-. . i > ' ^t, 1 fl :*t r "■?^. HYMNS OF PRAISE. He bids my footsteps to increase And hasten to the nocks in peace, Unto a kingdom of his own Wliere God and all the saints are known. Where Moses and his flock 's at rest, Where David and the prophet 's blest, Wliere little babes enjoy their peace, And praises never, never cease. fc.w * - !:«■*; Hi ^11 ^Hif- ' ' mm ^■■■■■1 HHHUV ' 1 '" . ■ KiEy; ■ ^^^Hlt' ■l BItofI HYMN CCLXXIX. Enjoying a blessing. THE Lord had pity on my cries, He saw me lame and poor, He gave his hand, and bade me rise, Nor turn to sin no more. He gave direction to my mind. And bade me read therein ; He promis'd, I sweet peace should find If I would cease to sin. He made my garments white and clean And took my rags away, He led me oft through Jordan's stream To see a brighter day. He bade my size and stature gi'ow As plants do upward rise. By this my God and Christ I know My life and sacrifice. HYMXS OF PRAISE. HYMN CCLXXX. Mourning for sin. WHEN I abroad my children see The idle patlis they rim, It brings deep sorrow unto me A\d grief tnrough years to come. li bends my spirit poor and low, I spend the night in sighs ; There 's darkness in the ways they go, Temptation *s in their eyes. Oh, that some gentle voice they 'd hear That calls them to return, That idle deeds would touch their ear, That they for deeds shall mourn. In vain I oft my gi-ief express, Oh, had I wings to flee, I 'd seek some lonely wilderness To soothe and comfort me. "Welcome, oh grave do not delay To take this body in ; And let my spirit flee away Beyond a world of sin. HYMN CCLXXXI. TTie way to righteousness. I'LL raise mine eyes to heaven above, The world refuse to see, Nor her vain glories will I lov«, They 're wo and grief to me. '223 )',. i«,.» ■ i • .»■■■*• ■^^c •n. •it' «- c "'•t'-'i' ^' ■•■«*■. ' J" -f ll r *. %' '-i^l HYMNS OP rUAISE. I feoc tlic vain aspiring mind HaHtc to the ^ates of death ; They seek a midnight hour to find And groan away their breatli. Tlicir Htep ^-ows heavy and more slow, And age increase their tears, Till ill the grave they sink below, And go with doubts and feara Oh, doleful path before mine eyes I '11 from this world return ; Her ways are tempting and unwise, Her end '& in hell to mourn. HYMN CCLXXXII. The beginning of life. [WILL receive a parent's csre, A shepherd for my feet, I 'jn weak, a heavy load to bear, A world of foes to meet. I Ht!0 tlie race the idle run, My sisters cloth 'd with pride ; I know that sorrow is to come Nor God will be denied A judge for allthc deeds we do Jb in the holy place Tf) ask us whom we do pursue, The world, or saving grace. ^n^ HYMys OP PRAISE. ur iaiQ toys wo wear ? n. T 'TP'^^' <« J"m a foe Or stand convicted there ?' I y^m refuse tliese paths to see Tho Idle race do run, ' I Jl early seek a way for me, Their iiaourning hours to shun. ilYMN CCLXXXni. The joys of righteousness. X^rd'do'tr^^P^-^'^^ii'd, "7 ^om doth give me rest 325 m A i ^■' ! i ' ,1 ^ w 1 J l^'. !|.,,* q^; ■ , f *■ ■ft . V,' ■ ■ ^ ■■• 226 HYMNS OF PRAISE, Mine evening 'a but a time of rest. There are no terrors there ; And all my limbs by thee are bleslv My life is in thy care. HYMN CCLXXXIV. TAe immortality of the Jutt. MY soul no more shall ever die If justice I declare, Where truth is clear the Lord is by. The saints are dwelling there. The sun to shine doth never cease. Both Son and saint appear, Where there 's on earth a lasting peace And praises fill our ear. Lord, why did'st thy kingdom come To us that were so poor ? Or why descends thy living Son To heal a heart so sore ? For thee, God, my spirit bled My heart was rent in twain. My soul was hungering and thou fed, "Thou heal*d me in uiy name. Immortal, Lord, shall be my praise And peace on earth my theme, Thou art the light of all my days, By chee the just are seen. IT. i ^-/. ^:f i . ■■4?'i:i. • i • •i >»S! UICMXS OF PBAISE. 1^: ^3l'i:.' rn "I It'.T 1 did forsake thy word, My foet did slide astray ; I met thy judgments, oh my Lord, That turii'd me from this" way. A grieved heart within I otter unto thee, iAir grievous are the ways of sin, The place where sinners be. The heart doth shake witli fear. The ten-ors of thy name Are dreadful to my soul to hear. Thy voice is not in vain. Thy sentence pierc'd me through, I can't my griefs express ; But this unto thy name is due, [ can my sins confess. HYMN UCLXXXVII. The confession of sins. HUNS'" dark my spirit, Lord, can be When I am wandering far from thee, Hnw oft I bruise my wandering feet \Viieii I 'm in haste my foe to meet. My very feet the laud doth stain Witli bleeding sins against thy name ; Wliy did my soul the footsteps shun Thoa iias^t preparM for me to run ? i l<:C'l th" wounds by sin I 've made, My deeds like tliori\s do pierce my liead : And tho dark vale I 'vc travel'd through I'o tind tnv j'Ntico, and my due : rhou see's my sins are v,aD"tv ' l"4'i^5i?<'?t »°to me declare AsinMJifeishardtol.ear. nvmi ocixxxvni. •*" "''"Pt"' offering to the Lord. ^^^' ?? '"='"' ■^iliin doth feel S^'tre^rar-atSfe I pr s';s;.nnLS5 But thou art tliore to liear me iroui I not vnf '"' »^y grief is kno.^^^' 1 owietummjhearttothee ilmt tliou so freely gave to me • With tliose tliat's siim'd and gone to rp«t A ^rounded soul is my delight ^ Thus saitli the Lord, t^at lefds me ri.ht • And wheresoe er thy griefs may b^^^ ' 1 IS life to thee by whom I »m knotrn X 11 cau thy spmt home to rest 22.9 ■■•' w : 'f^-*;^ j. X fUl ■■,'i* rm _ .i.3i».«> |,,^,-.^!-;:; ^^,ii: ^3d HYMNS OF PRAISE. HYMN CCLXXXIX. The forgiveness of sins. A JOYFUL heart I feel My hope doth now arise, My God, ray pardon doth reveal To make my spirit wise. How dark the prisons were, How strong he made the dooi*8 ; A thousand groaning spirits there^. Unnumbered bleeding sores. Hoy dreadful is the place Messiah doth forsake. There 's not a line of pardoning grace,. Nornone their bonds can break. There *s gall, and wo, and tears^ And groaning spirits round ; A threatening voice to fill the ears. Oh ! what a place I 've found ! Here I relate my sins, I read them o*er and o*er ; And here my penitence begins Because my heart 's so sore. HYii^ coxa Finding mercy in the presence of God. OLord, I know that thou art good. Thy pardoning love I feel ; Thy spirit *s wash'd me in thy blood My oleediug wounds to heal. KTMX3 OF PRAISE, Thou piac'd a throne within my breast My Judge exalted there, Taught me the way to find my rest. Directed me with care. And as a heavenly parent dear More than this world can he, He cloth'd my soul with humble fear And gave his love to me. He let me see the saint« at rest As spirits of his own, The ways that he had curs'd and blest And paths tliat were imknown. My spirit bow'd unto his fet-t, I saw them sootless clean, iF.r,™^ ^^'^^^'^ fro"i heaven to eat, With lum my soul hath been. HYMN" CCXCI. 27ie dangers of temptation. THE nearer to the Lord we dwell The world doth higher rise, Delights the soul to use us well. Calls for a sacrifice. A sunlike garment doth she wear And spreads her arms abroad, Bhe shmes like to the moniing star, And owns she came from God, 931 I- f. !:l i '■*<:!* i ^'v . H . -1.) ■c^JM «■■" •■• ».-■■ "<: , c .' (''■^r^,. %.A) ' &t1 HYMNS OP rilAIBE. Her breast is flowing as the stream, Her guest is joyful rou)id ; She shows her garments, and they 're clcaii jN o spots are on them found. She hides from us the deeds of sin, And innocence she wears ; She tempts her children to begin, And takes away their fears. Oil, image us'd to all deceit How long I »ve known thy ways ; In hell thou 'st plac'd my wandering (ctii And gave me mournful days. o HYMN CCXCII, 27ie way unseen by the servants of inn. GILDED steps how bright ye shine As golden suns appear, You 're near unto these feet of mine, The traveller's voice I hear. Oh come with me and enter in, And hasten to thy joys, 'T is time thy pleasures did begin Where moth nor worm destroys. Oh, see we are a liappy brood That travel in this way, Our souls partake of all that's good, Tiiey 're foolish that delay. am, y 're clean. in, i> ys; irmg fed, of fiin, shine < HYMXS OP PSAI8B. 0}]^ teacher liast thou seen the end Or .W /r^*^P^^^^d thee to ? Or^aost thou on this day depend, i thou travel'd through ? Or hast 233 I can't delay to answer now, T IS hard with them to break ray vow Or serve another wilL ^ ' ^ TW r""^ ^''^"^' t^" % return, \u t ^1'"^® t^''^ may'st brinff May teach me that the^^end 's to^moum Thy joys are on tlie wing. ' HYMN CCXCIII. ^e miseries of sin, rir VP"°f ^^J^ys to find, ^here I might rest and drink my fiU And iiave a quiet mind. ^ ' But oh, how trackless is tho plain Where none do leave behind \ record ever to remain, Of tempting joys they find. .3ut, when from mirth they do return Z H^tet W -''"^'^ '^'^' ^^^rt^ ti mourn, i> 01 taste these joys no more. ■■■ • ' ^ . (H- 1-.i <-m. «■,<., I'.' ' *■*■ ' ■ '.'■*' .L.-.. -i 234 UTMNS OF PRAISE. Like to the pilot in the storm Their doubtful lives do be ; And when they hear of death's alarm. Depart, O death I from me. A troubl'd, agitated mind Is then our lot to bear, This is the end of joys we find, Death, mourning, and despair. {%'. M HYMN COXCIV. The sorrows of time. OTIME, unknown, mysterious bride Thou dost conceal thy breast, Thou on the fleeting winds dost ride. But never find'st thy rest. Unceasing as the ocean rolls Do changes guide thy feet ; Pursu'd thou art by troubl'd souls That 's govern'd by deceit Art thou not weary of thine own, Do they not tire of thee ? For them thou never find'st a home, Thou evermore dost flee. I »m weary of the path thou tread'st, Thy feet are never worn. And all still on thy spirit leads, But never do return. HYMMS or PRAISK, Hast thou no sister, nor a frieu here grief shall be no more. She gently leads my footsteps on On ancient stones I tread. She tells me time is never gone ' T is her that Israel fed. ' She knew mine ears delight to hear The tidings of her tongue, And to mine eyes she did appear With joys that were to come ; "llf^'.'''M ¥^ ■ K ■ ■! ' A i f Sr 1 , t. f 336 HYMKS OF PRAISE. Ap'if hM Sho wrote her name upon my breast And there to ever be ; Her name is Ufe, that is at rest, A gift, God, from thee. HYMN CCXCVI. The increase ofvnsdom. WHY doth my spirit rise ? Mine eyes can clearer see, The wicked, harmless and the wise, And what their end shall be. Oh, wisdom, white and clean, Wash'd in redeeming blood, Thy feet have jjass'd the deepest stream, Thy home this day 's with God, Thou spread'st thy hand abroad, Thy childi'en are witli thee. This day the power of Aaron's rod Is with thine own and thee. And Moses giving light Shines from thy starry breast ; Thou lead'st me through the darkest night To come to thee and rest HYMN COXCVIL The changes' of the soul OW beautiful thy garments are That tread the paths of peace ; Oh, how unceasing is thy prayer,' Thy praises never cease. H How brif/ht thy rnoniifig sun doth «ihi;.c ^ And cloiircr is thy day Than all the idle sonsot'timo That waste theix- livca away. Thy spirit is as daily bread «Pt V^*^'^ *^^^ hungering T)oor. i ny loot,:n ' W' * . » -•' .. * js-m • HYMN CCXCVIll. Obtaining Javour. UKD, how I feel refreshed, J Thy presence makes me whole. With mourning I have been distresa'd In body, and in soul. What mental strength I feel ?^v heart doth leap withm, My sms from me thou dost conceal. Thy blessings do begin. -■; : ^ ■■ >■ I » ■ 1 ;:ii m''' S3J«( MVMNs or rnAtst. Oil, ina^ 1 upwca'd rise, By fasting and hy prayer ; Thy Son bn present in mine eyes. My soul likewise be there. And all the lights that 's shone Apjiear on earth to show That thou on earth dost rule alone, And worlds thy name shall know. Let morning lights appear That once have shone lor thee ; Their voice be teaching in nunc ear. Their spirits come to me. Thy favours, Lord, are great, No sun like thee hath shone ; i'hy former mercies, Lord, repeat, And make the worlds thme own. m HYMN CCXCIX, Rejoicing in the I-^ d, OLORD, in thee our joys we find, No morning bun 's so clear. Thou 'st blest us with a happy mind, Thy favours do appear. Thou never dost thine own forsake That keep thy healing laws. Thou never dost thy covenants break Nor change thy holy cause. BrMNS OP PUAISE. Tl|ou plerts'd to lend to ns thine arm 1 hy loving heart to show ; Ami in the midst of earth's alarm Ihou leadVst us safely through. Thou plaut'st the vine and bid'st it bear According to its kind, Th^llTf T'^ '"""^ ^"^^ ^^«»«r tliere 1 lie joyful grapes we find. ^ ni"! ""W *''?'«^»J joys return Unto thy huly breast. We 'd bless thee for the griefs we've bomp And praise thee for our rest ' 03 9 * f I •«f, n. HYMN CCC. Jl prayer for mercy, and thanks to God for pa,t favours. "^ OLORD, be with us when we mourn And count our painful sighs • ^nd let thy love to us return ' When we have weeping eyes. Without thee we are earth and dust As hfeless as the clay ; ' ^ w?*^^I^ hunger, and' we thirst When thou hast fled away. Be present, Lord, our souls (o feed 10 water when we 're dry To give us as we stand in need Keceive us when we die '<^'it Ir li ^'i^ HTMXS OF PRAISE. Thy favours are as bread and wint Our thanks for ever be As blessings to this heart of thine, With honours unto thee. Nor let us from thy word depart, But shun the scoffer's ways ; Aiid feed us from thy loving heart Witli teaching, prayer, and praise. ;:f<' HYMN CCCI. Passing from death nnto life. LORD, as thy quickening love descend* To my immortal oreast ; I find on thee my life depends And my immortal rest. I feel the arrow and the sting, The sentence I shall die, I see temptation on the wing, And loving shepherds nigh. I hear my sinful spirit groan And then give up the ghost, My body hastening to the tomb, My sinful soul is lost. Oh, then I hear the trumpet sound, Oh, sleeping sinner rise ; The voice doth rend the binding ground. And light '8 before mine eyee. HTMX8 OP praise: Oli^ then both death and life I see, J he sacred changing hand ; My sms do unto darkness flee As shadows from the land. 2 a HYMN CCCII. The end of time. WHEN I began my youthful days Q, , /ime hover'd round my breasti She led me on with tempting ways To join the happy guest. ^ijo to the plant that upward grew My soul began to rise, A ^j"^*^* ^y ^^°^^ ^^^^ they should do And how to please mine eyes. She gave me berries from the stem, ^,-^^a flowery hills appear'd, one told me I was wiser then Because her voice I heard. But oh, the flowers did decay. The berries scarcer grew ; I saw no pleasures in that day ^y joys became so few. Not all the gold her hand could show Or various robes she wore, Could comfort me my sorrows through, bhe fled and 's seen no more. Q 'i:^ m !H^; :'fr; i ■ '■ •s ^ ''.It' '^t ;J"' , n ;*ifl ,t.| ' '■ '"if 342 HYMNS OP PEAISE. These were the measures of ray days Till I was sore distress'd, But grief for time that 's lost repays, And now to me she 's blest. nvtt HYMN CCCIII. Ziving mth the saints, or the souls of the deceased, ANOTHER world, God, I see, A kingdom from above, For ancient spirits come to me. Descending from tliy love. These cause my heart to disagi-ee With Iving, sins, and fraud ; These call my heart, God, to tliee, My tongue to praise my God. These point to me the straightest way Wherein my feet can tread, These grant a blessing to my clay, Salvation to my head. These come from God the flocks to feed. That is to Israel joiu»d ; These to the banks of Jordan lead, And these direct my mind. These cause my wakeful eyes to see Their mother's naked breast ; And tliese are wisdom unto me, My peace, my joy, my rest lys s, the deceased. vaj feed, HYMNS OF PKAISE. HYMN CCCIV. Receiving a blessing from the love of God. 0\}^?^J¥ "corning sun doth rise With hght before ray \reei)iug eyes Because I ancient spirits see, ^ ^ ^ ' With whom my soul doth weU agi-ee Tlo^lt^J-^^ '"^ P^^^^^' ^'^d praise, A f ^¥^^ ^^^^' ^^clare their waf s : And when ray soul doth praises sing. The heart of David is my king. 'm not asham'd to own his s IE \e: Ihat ne'er was conquerM in Iht iv-M gor from the great he did not tiee.^ ' Jlis spint 's wisdom unto me. May I give honour to his Son, ihe hnes he wrote, the song he suntr is wisdom's laws, and wine and bread Un which ray spirit has been fed. The saints un.'o his heart are ioined In sacred union all I find That bow'd the n.^ck and serv'd tlie Lord Whose names are TVTote in the record. Limng with the Lord, HYMN COCV. TBOU endless fountain of all guo.i _. The source of all my joys, -^'jy dictates I have imderstood. Thy will my heart employ.^. 243 ■--■Mm * '!■" f -J ?v ^'v ■■■■■•:■' ^ ■^ ■='.":. f:-r u ■ -■'i <:■:.:■ ■; '.. ■ ;VI.- #l:«^' ' . - * F ■" -" y «1i. ■ ^V :(tjl ;*! ^li 941 UrMNS OF PRAISE. Hi .^"iifii 1 (lay by day ihe volume read That 's printed iu my breast. And when I hunger thou dost ked, And when I thirst I *m blest. And when I mourn tliou hear'st my cry. And lend*st a listening eai-, And when I weep thy spirit 's nigh To see the falling tear. Tiiough day and n' ]jht shall pass away, Aucl lights from heaven fall. Thy life nor word shall ne'er decay, Thou bound'st and goyem*st all. Although the hiUs to mountains rise> And the low valleys mourn. All, all are present in thine eyes, And to their source rfturu. HYMN CCCVI. Imagination. OH, fluttering wing, oh, thoughtless mind, Wliat is the ti'easure you can find ? Where is the pearl, where is the stone. Where thou hast built thy lasting home ? The sea 's lees boundless than thy heart, ITie earth 's more stable than thou art. The ohild content cxceedeth thee. Wiser 's the babe than thou canst be. TTYMNS OF rRAlSL'. ?5'' ^"fi^.''i"^ ^ing come dmnge tliv (lr.^ss rhy fluting- 's in the wilderness • " ' ' I he tow], indeed, inaj ha-.e a nest. !iut thou on earth canst find no rest. What thou canst see, thy Iieart can cra^ t, i^ut never thirsting for tlie gi-ave. V. ntii thy soul has weary wingg And mourning to thy heart she brin^rj., Xo more spread out thy wings abroad', . i i. ' "^",1 ^''^*' ^^^ P^ay to Gt)d : A? ,^^^ ^^^^ t^^^ ^iogs to jis<> -^t»ove tliy wandenng, seeing oveK u:, T,:- ;'■ H"iMN CCCVII. Beholding the rest of the just T>LEST are the souls mine eyes can set?, 7Z ^^^^,^^}h ^"'^ ^^^ content tliey be - Oh, that their gate mine eyes could find.' 1 'd have like them a quiet mind. m thoughts no more should strav abroatL ?Pi "««, ?n liills to see my God : " i d find his presence in my home And rest my heart has never known. My soul within shall mourn to know, And find the gate they 've travePd tlirough Oh, that my heart like theirs could be k or these are children, God, to thee. ' "■ 4 If",.'!,' I;. J • '■ 346 HYMNS OP PRiVISE. 1 I '11 leave this world, nor will I stay Where fools do waste their lives away, Seeking for that they v ver find, Like to the lost and wandering blind. f'l ii.,.-.ffe .m t^^K ^'"C' HYMN CCCVIII. Leaving the world and seeking rest, OH, sister dear, and brother kind I 'm seeking that I cannot find, For all the world hath now in store Shall cease to me, and be no more. Oh, father, dear, why should I stay Where thieves do steal my joys away ? Oh, mother, kind, why should'st thou weep Thine eyes must shortly fall asleep : And all my joyful friends that were, I leave you for the house of prayer. Yo sun, and moon, and stars above, And distant kindred of my love. There is a store that is more dear, A fountain that is running clear That will for ever quench my thirst. And this I should have sought at first ; And more than heaven and earth can be. Is God ray Saviour unto me. Through sorrow, grief, and bitter wo, The vale of death I *11 travel through, Until my heart and soul shall find A blessing to my troubl'd mind. HTMNS OF PRAISE. Q t7 HYMN CCCIX. A time of rest, T^T^^YS.^ "'^'^7 ^ grief and languid sigh A 1 /^i *^^ sought-for place of rest : A land where spirits never die. And where the mouining soul'is blest. This is where none can buy or sell I; or barter can for gold be made ; Where those that bade this world farewell. Have unto God their tribute paid. ^6^6 all the harnmg fires cease, And here the cooling sti-eams do flow • And here we find eternal peace, No sinner in his soul can know. Here gi-ows the grape the vine doth bear, And here the fountain 's never dry Oh, thirst my soul to enter there, ' i*or this thy present joys deny. HYMN CCOX. The pleasures of the Lord. d-^^f^ *^® ft^ pleasures of the Lord V4 When we his wise commands obey. !• or or our hearts he dofli record, His love hath put our sins away. In mercy he withdraws the sting 1 hat made the heart so bleeding sore • He ^ives the soul an angel's wine ' To rise from death and sin no more. ,.•4 '■ .'* j" W*- ^ 'Mi 248 HTMNS OF PEAJSr. His name in light and glory shines. Our darkness he doth far remove, He gives us to discern these times. His chastenings, mercy, and his love. It is his joy to mercy show, He in forgiveness doth delight, His pleasure is that we should know. In chastening he 's for ever right* ' 1 is sin that doth liis spirit grieve; Through love he makes our souls his own. That we in him may more believe His will 's to make nis pleasures known. HYMN CCCXI. Tfie sorrow of sin. HOW long have I this garment worn ? Oh, how unfitting to my breast, It is a galling load I 've borne, in which is my uncertain rest. ' T is like the swoi'd to pierce me through. Or like the wounding sting I feel. It has effect so justly due. From whence I find there 's no repeal. It sliades my way, and blinds mine eyes» And hides me from the morning sun. It binds rae where the sinner lies. Still dreading death and woes to come. HYMNS OP TRaISL. And liere I oft my woes repeat. J^ orn jojs and pleasm-o.^ far awav .he joys I 've had were all deceit And « led me to this mouniful dav HYMX CCCXII. Jncreaaing in knowledse. WHEN I driiik of the bitter c.ip, Tf c . l^Mowledge of my ^oes/ It separates me from my hope And leads me from ii.y foJ^.' For there Tain hope in iH'' I 250 BTMTC8 07 PRAISE. HYMN CCOXIII. The beginning ofvdsdom. OH, could I find that flowing breast That fives the -weary sinner rest ; C 1, could I tread that peaceful plain Where joys for ever do remain. Oh, could mine eyes that glory see, That sin so long has hid from rae ; Oh, could my heart these pleasuies feel That wisdom ever doth reveal. Oh, that I was a child again, And there for ever to remain, That wisdom would receive my prayer, And grant my soul a motlier's care. And that my spirit may be fed With innocence and heavenly bread ; And that I may rejoice to see The joys that are with God for me. HYMN CCCXIV. The friendship of wisdom, A MOTHER I have found thy name When I to thee a child became : And wisdom from thv heait I drew, To place my feet, and serve thee too. My hands for thee thou didst employ To write thy name and give thee joy, To sing thy praise, and loud declare, Thou art my parent and my care. SrMVS OP PEAISK KnVlT .i,^¥ ^^^.^ ^ ^ n^e decreed. Nor do h thy spirit stray abroad. To lead me wandering from my God. Thou art to mo tlio morninff Jioht My pilW and my rest by^nigl,': T^n. '^5^?^*^H T'"^'"'^ S'"^ doth rise Thou art the hght before mine eyes. And as a child thou tnak'st thine own Inll" ft-^^? '"^ wandering spii^ hrne And ofter'st up my heart to God. 1 was lost and wandering far abroad, Xyl hi-. * ! ;; ) 1 ., } * [' 1 1 ■ i HYMN CCCXV. Rejoicing in the favours of Go'i. IV/r Y weary feet at rest, A Jj oTi P^^^l °^y ^«»rt recHn'd, Thtt Ta ^ -^t ^^ ^«^« '-^'-^ blest 1 iiat did afflict ray mind. How harmless is the food _, My spirit feeds upon ; Ihe bitter gall is gone. I find a quiet rest, w,Tkn ll*"^ *®™P^*io'^ there : With aU the joys of life I »m blest, Nor tasting of despair. w % it -.252 HYMNS OP PRAISE. No mournful voice I hear, Nor hear the sinner ^oan^ lioth (loath and darkness disappoar, And terrors of the tomb. IJlest is ray soul with these That Israel's God do know ; My spirit feeds on Eden's trees, And 's where the vine doth grow. No pleasures can exceed The mental joys I feel, Nor dark temptations ever lead i'orbiddeu joys to steal. HYMN CCCXVI. The necessities of human life. HOW poor and naked, Lord, I feel, The storms do beat me sore ; A serpent rose to bruise my heel I And moths destroy my store. I 'm weary while I »m seeking rest. Nor hill nor vale I find. Where sinners ever have been blest, Or have a quiet mind. I 'm blind, the homeward path to see That leads my mind to God ; Tliere 's none on earth to comfort me. My friends are all abroad. HVMJf cccx\'ir "^"^"'"i from acvamieso/ „■„.,, And tmw jj,^. ,„_, *^ """« d them soro, Ob.wha7alo"aTr>?ffe«^ ■f ^et this nioru an infant child i made to him a soft reply X sought for goodly qtor^. • i had such bleeding sores. ^ J said, one morn I mis*,*,! mr, ^ I hasten'd from my homf '''^' "as comforted by uonc. Hege;,tJy fo„k n,^ , j,^ 253 ^■ !'■ ;; ;' ■■•#► III ^ til 254 HYMNS OF PRAISE. He was to me the morning sun, A child I never knew ; A little, humble, harmless one, My Lord and Saviour too. '**i HYMN CCCXVIII/ Travelling from sin to righteousness. WITH caution, fear, and tejider care I do my sparks of grace , pursue ; 1 *m o^ in fasting, and in prayer, And oftentimes I 'ra mourning too. I think I see my light decay. And clouds of darkness do arise, Sometimes abroad my leet do stray, And teal's do dim my seeing eyes. My tongue is taught my guilt to own, My soul within I hear to cry, My tears for sin I strew alone, My shepherd 's fled, no friend is nigh, I wash my wandering feet ^^ith tears, With sighs I fan my restless bed ; "With terror sounding in my^ eaj^ My soul 's been by temptation kd. But oh, when I my sins contl.js, And strew my teai'S upon the ground ; Then every sigh the Lord doth bless, Again my mourning soul he *8 found. HyifNS OP PRAISa. HYMN CCCXIX. Continuing in righteoumess. 255 ni' S'^° fe ordered in a line OrwMchen.b?iS:-;thri"f Wise is the counsel of tlie Lorri iie rightly takes what he has gi^en. HYMN CCCXX. Children's bread, H TOlfTr!!^^"*^ ^^^ ^^^^Phera feed wnere the fountain 's deep and dear And every day I'm newly 'drest 1 IS*. '^ yi ^'itf L' ■^ 256 HTMXS OF PRAISE- Oh, could my brother know he 's gooil My sister taste, his love 's so clear, The way he leads be understood, Tliere 's none on earth would be so dear. He 's like the mother's flowing breast, A-ud as the tender father's care ; When we are weary gives us rest. And he 's a tender shepherd there. He gives us when we stand in need, His love 's a fountain never dry, His, on his pleasure is to feed, Nor lieaven nor earth dotli be deny. ■rtfll W HYMN CCCXXI. Growing in grace, HY did I wait so long, On baiTen plams to tread ? My guilt still told me I was wrong, And by false hopes was led. I bruia'd my wandering feet, ( trod on shells and stones, I still puiBued a foe to ilieet, He clotli'd my soul with groans. He gave mv feor wliere the cmirts do dwell JSmm a proud and lofty muid 1 iiat others can excel. *t^/n the humble path I tread < fp • bUnd could never see • T 18 where the lining *s from the dead. And angel's spirits be. There is the banquet and the store. And there nay peace is made ; TL here sorrow* cease and are no more And every dekt is paid. 263 I PTYIO CCCXXX. increasing in the knowledge of God. OLORD, ray spirit seems to rise, And 's nearer to thy throne, And justice too is in mine eyes And life I've neyer known. ' I see thy name exalted high, Above these powers below, 1 hear for thee fte infant cry, Both life and death I know. ^ ®A® ?^ ^*°S« are forms of clay And all the crowns they wear, n,? ""to them must pass away 1 lipre *s grief and sorrow there ^-.■:*^ wAii'i ...1' .i^!!l Q61 Death tlotli not hold m ^.paring hau J^ Nor yet a partial scale ; Before the mouarcli he doth stand, O'er all he dotli prevaih To fear thy nurae is 'wisdom'^s way, And hope iu lime to come ; By thee, denth^s stin,^ dotJU tlec away, Tlie joyfu' • ace ig ruu. Wisdom *f; fair breast is bare and clean. More clear miiie eyes can see ; By passinpf f'lrough the purging stream My soul returns to tliee.. HYMN COCXXXr. Feeding with the spiiit& that are at rest. LORD, all my heart doth seem to move,. Mine all thy holy name doth love, And all that *h hvine in my mind, "With thee the bread of life do find. Oh, could the world of thee receive. They *d cease to mourn, and cease to grieve^ No more to Imnger, nor to thi^ t. For thou hast all my spirit blest.. And all the movings of my mind In thee a certain rest do find ; And day by day I do rejoice, I pray, and hear n.y SaTiour'a voice. IM^ ^'^^i^m HYMJffl OK PRAlfil. HYMN CCCXXXII. fiesigning to the will of God. %!S TiiOlj (xH mountains fall and world?, doi.mt T ,,'^!7i;i^?»"^''^eas .abound; ' * lo Cod 1 '11 give my troubl'd heart. iii.s name shall bo renown'd. Mine eyes to worldly scenes shall close 'PI, •* *;''"^^"'* that monarchs wear iheir brif,rlite8t suns to me are foes, i liere 's death and niouming thera. I will awake to life unknown, I hear the trumpet sound ; (»h, wandering son again come horn*", liH- mournful 601,: is found. The word gave life, m^ aeart did move, 1 hastened on my way, And now I drink a cup ' ove The chastening of fn\ day. * Still day by day my thoughts do t)eiul. My Iieart doth wiser grow • A>ul strength I feel, as sin doth end, 10 bend my strongest foe. HYMX cccxxxiir. Conquering temptation through grace. WHY are my foes so still, ^ r do their life deca^ ? Why doth my cup with bleselngfi fill A 8 tIiese_do pass away ? f.i -; '*" till C *♦". ■ ■ ,■* 'mi Wm J II 266 HYMNS OP PRAISE. A thought within my hf-east To life and light arose, That did direct my way to re«t, And to subdue my foes. I saw their visage pale, Their flowci s and plants decay, With them I brake the binding seal. My covenant's past away. They frown'd upon my word. And turned a deafening ear. And all the joys they could afford Did like to death appear. My 8j)irit grew so strong That justice to me came ; My tongue declar*d their ways were wrong, And aU their joys were vain« HYMN CCCXXXIV. Sprayer to God for the coming year, OLORD, have pity on our ways, And chasten as thou will, O give us prayer and songs of praise, And bid our thoughts be still Because we are by nature vain Till we become thine own ; We live like strangers to thy name, And to a Ood unknown. HTMXS OF PRArSE. I^ord, help our feeble limbs to rise From the deep mire and clay. And place thy Son before our eyes To light our darken'd way. Keep ufl from hunger and despair. Lest we should faint and flee. And grant us, Lord, thy daily care, Be present where we be. As death doth break our bonds aj)art. Be with us when we grieve ; Be near to heal the broken heart, Let none our souls deceive. 967 HYMN CCCXXXV. Hope in God. THOUGH enemies like mountains rise. And joyful songs they sing ; Keep light and truth before our eyes, Be thou our God and King. Put out the lamp of those that curso Thv children m the way ; And let their day and nights be worse. Till they are taught to pray. Let us continue in thine eyes As children in thy care, And through thy chastening let us rise. By fiasting and by prayer. * ^<'^'. i » I'' ^ 'K •? : : .it i 26S HYMXS OP PRAISE. Our hope in thee doth still remain, Although our foes abound ; Loxl, teach us in thy holy name Where bread and water 's found. HYMJf CCCXXXVI. The presence of the Lord, LORD, when my thoughts to thee arise I*m humble, harmless, meek, and wise ; liut when from thee abroad they stray, My soul from thee is far away ; And these, Lord, by thee t find Are living changes in the mind. Oh, why should I presume to say I 'm more than life, and death, and cla Or, yet a brother kind deceive By teaching that I do believe, Kcst' lot rny thoughts, confine my tongue To teaching what is right and wrong ; Lest I should lead where springs aie dry, And there our hope should feint and die. There 's truth and error in our way. And in the mind there 's night and day ; 'P^ere 's joy and misery, hope and peace, And here tlie sense of man doth cease. lay HYMN CCCXXXVIL Tlic soul or mind forsaken of the Lord. HOW dark my way doth seem to be, There 's life and death, and miseiy, And every step I wound my feet. And sin by words I do repeat ni'M>-S OF PEAISE. IfiH I call aloud, I reason -whj My God is gone, uo fri(3nd is nigh ; I 'm cloth'd vrith garments of despair. My hope is fled, and left me there : And though I seek I cannot find A moment's comfort to my mind . I see the world around rejoice, But all are deaf to hear my voice, And pity 's far abroad from me ; My sold 's like Chiist on Calvary. i^ :; i •■' -n: HYMN CCCXXXVJIL Jiisin^from death, or the resurrection of the dtn.'!'.. WHEN I lie pale as death can he, And hope is far abroad from mo, My life again begins to move. My soul doth feel a Saviour's love. 'i'ill on my feet I upright stand, Kebuilt by a Redeemer's hand ; . And this my soul doth know and fed Aa Christ his life Ooth now re\'cal. I '11 not go far to seek mv God, His word's witliin, not lar :ibroa->;r<^. Ho came to comfort mc. To pray I am asham'd. My hope 's forbid *n rise ; For, in my griet^ ii v ? : xl I uainM. And did partal* i. i:: joys. Oh, woi-so than i}o.\ik I feel, Hell, misery, and ];iiin ; 'Die serpent now doth bruise my Leo!, And fdl my grief is vain. HYMN CCCL. 'Jlie messengers of sin. OH, could a lamb relate for me The place -wherein I lie ; Some liarmless dove upon the tree. To mourn, in hell I die ! Oh, could the hardest sinner feed Upon the blood that flows, He 'd know how broken hearts do bleed. And driiik the blood that flows. B3rHN3 or rUAlsK. Oil, could I find a coolinf!^ spring', Some Jamb could loud luo to ; Oil, hail my soul a priest or kin^, Some ojifuiug gate iu vicAv. But oil, yon dove that 's on the bough, Mourn till the setting' .sun, I 've siim'd and broke my solemn vow, No Jamb to me doth cunif. HXMX CCCLL ^, M< IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) & %' 1.0 I.I 1.25 ■1° |3 i«4 1^ 1^ 6" 2.5 2.2 12.0 1.8 U ill 1.6 Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (716) 872-4503 260 HYM-VS OF FRAtSK. Til US saith tlie Lamb, I heanl the dorr. She loudly mourn M for you ; 8he is the spirit of my love. Her voice is kuowu to few. 'J'hrough woe and grief to you I come "i'o bind that strong despair, i am the person of a son That hears your mournful prayer. HYMN CCCLII. The sinner's rest. OLORD, how joyful is my rest When I have mourn 'd, tlien I 've beei ble How I the fruits of Eden see, Thy blessing on the vine and tree ; And here the fruitful olive bears. The wheat is severed from the tares, And here the name of Calvary reigns, The end of death, and hell, and pains. The balm is free, the spring doth flow That quenches every grief and woe ; The sej-peut's tongue to teach doth ceasc„ I he lamb doth reign,— eternal peace, ^o. more the dove for me I hear, Nor sighs, nor mouniing in mine ear : My soul from death doth live again. Temptation to my heart is vain. My spirit feeds on angel»s food. And every tree is blest and good ; And every fruit the vine dotli bear Doth teach me, (^od, the Father 's then\ [")>:. w HYMNS Of I'flAlSK. HYMN CCCLIIL Growing in grace. M\7*^^^f T^^'' ^®^^' "^y steps are few. A 1 ^.T ^5 ^ '"^^^ m growing x\iso. Vain are the ways mine eyes do see, And words pei-plexing to mine ear : They re ^H and wormwocd unto me. When scoffers laugh I sh«d the tear. I see the youth like flowers decay i hear them spena their breath in Vain • 1 see them die, and pass awav Never with us to live again. ' My spirit for their souls doth crv Mme eyes do for their spirit weep In vam I see them live and die ' trive up this world and fall asleep. HYMN CCCLIV. The shepherd's care. IITHO taught mine eyes to see ff The sm that doth abound. 'a'^?^ is this that comtbrts me And whence the spring I 've tbuad r I taste the living breatl And say to others eat, My spirit 's by a Saviour fed ; And He 's my wine and meat ;2.^I It' .ft ' ■ fU \? *'^^'2 HYMNS OF PRAISK. Oh, taste the eup I know, The sinuer's ways forsake ; Tlie spring I «ve found doth freely flow I 'ju drinking for your sake. Though I partake of woea I see your spirit's there, I tread the path the sinner goes, His mo'u-ning and despair. How loud for you I pray, How restless is my tongue ; I 'vc found for you a* joyful way, And mourn to have you come. H HYMN CCCLV. 4 sinner tasting the joys of life. OW sweet the waters are, How strong *s the bread I 'vc found. How tender is my shepherd's care, Oh, how my joys abound. Who saw my ending feet, And still'd my idle tongue ; A Saviour did my spirit meet. And call'd my soul to come. He talks with me by night, His word is in mine ear, He teaches me by morning light To like the lamb appear. t ,:< HTMNfl OF PRaTS,t. How dove-like is his namo Ihat for iny sins doth moum, nf ' MP''^^ ""'y soul refrain ^'1, child, from siu return. Q-^.l HYM^' CCCLVl. ?%e SMJHfr tvekomc home. T l^y.t'^ee on the mountain rai.crin-. vl f r^ looisteps often cliant^inr. ; 1 et thou didst not seek my mitd ! A Jither's love is never ending 1 o tJ ee I ott was servants sendinir ' Like tools tliey did to thee appcir. ^te?' ^ '^^ J'^^ niountain shakin- ' Bhghtmg winds, and chilling air • ° And thy lot was call'd despair ! '•'''•^" ' Then I heard rny darling mourning, And J join'd his weeping eves I saw am halt, and tlien rlturnirle Meek and harmless, stiU and wise. Theo I clad myself to meet him, Ll*jan, white garments I put on. IT .mbly bow'd my head toVcet lun, y^ oleomo home my wanderir)g son. ^■^ I'll (*<: T,, .| ff' 284 HYMNS OF riiAISE. HYMN CCCLVII. The joyful feast of the penitent. OLORD, how great thy mercies are, Thy love how wise and strong, How heavenly is thy watchful care, How praising is thy song. Thou tun'st my mournful tongue to sinpr, Thou dri'st away ray tears ; A blessing to my soul dost bring, And far remov'st my fears. Tliou call'st ray mouinful soul to rise And taste the sweetest wine ; Thou 'st plac»d thy love before mine eyes, The crumbs I eat are thine. Thou cloth'st me with the morning light, To see the paths that stray, Within thine arms I rest at night, And meet the joyful day. 1 see the banquet and the storo Where all thv children feed, My heart is full, I crave no more ; Thou giv'st me all I need. HYMN CCCLVIII. Taking care ofsinners^ or shunning vain company. LONG, my friends we 've toil'd together, But no pearl nor prize we 've found, I hear there la a land lar better, Where tlie railk and honey 's found, ii'i ;i« V.'ung si n^ersC .""1 ™!"'' "'''"' ■ Soelcms; for e.^.pected * '" '"''"''• "■-..■thei,ham..,r'i]r4';;;i,r;.!-'-- l.irCTrcll to ™ ,• - f 'J ""^ ""TO. «^ill Tnan.,on iti the ^.round I '>.- 1*'! hf-.i,wr,::^-'-§»'-r. 'I 'ill. '2>{j riXMNo OF PRaIBI Tlioiigii others nuiy rejoice 'J'o see their offspring grow ; My soul doth hetir a inoumful voicf 'From the ntill grave below. Few arc thy days to live, 'I'hv painful glass* Ls run, lU' player 1 will thy sins forgive : * lie ready when 1 come. Let all the world depart As tlie irail Hower decays : I '11 siiU tliy blood, a)ul cliill tliy iitart. And cnd'thy niournful days. My time to mo has come, My life, Tuy soul must rtee ; Come, Father, Holy Ghost and f^oii. deceive mv soul from tuo. HYMN OCCLN. /7a' beginning of aorrou-s ; Lord, Ituch mc lo/a/i to viourn. WHEN I the heart of others ?ec, A.ud blest Messiah on the throne, Their days and deeds are light to me ; And bv their deeds I see mine own. Their hearts do like the willows gruw, That 's bending o'er the «'lenrest stream ; While I 'm in contest with my ibc, The viotorv •'» to niv soul iinseeu. :h //!€ U'hi li /i. nTMxa OF TRArst,, <'m« imto life ''"•'■•■"'/'.''•. ^ M^fltfi^,!:;--' wiO. pain. ■Itat bled audgroauy for „,„, Ana aJI his sins relate ■ I 'Usfaud amidst the storm 2sr I. _ : ; .;. :■' i''f J ' . It. K ivfw 1;/. : •J4:^ HYMNS OF PRAlf^R. HYMN CCCLXII. n< Lord is nigh to comfort them thai vw7n-n, 10 thee my prayer doth rise, _ Most merciful and kind. Have pity on my weeping ev(s, And heal my broken nuud. 1 taste how good thou art, Thou pour'st thy comforts m. When oft I 've liacl a broken heart. With sorrows for my sin. My mind proceeds from thee. I 'ra ever m thy care, It is thy will to trouble me, And form my heart in prayer. Whene'er my spirit cries, And I for sins can weep ; Thou see'st my soul with pitymg eyes, And comfort'st me with sleep. HYMN CCCLXIII. JwaJcing in the resurrection from the dead OH, now my heart begins to feel Immanuel's quickenmg power ; The word of God doth now reveal To nic the wakeful hour. I ?ee tlic saints enjoy their rest, Their souls to me do come, My heart and soul with them arc blest, 'Tlie Father and the Son. TlTirNS OF rRAIfiRr My heart is now a dwelling-plaoe For spirits like their own, With them I share my cnimbs of grace, And bow below their throne. Aly heart to praise can never cease, I own king David's name ; My Judge proclaims eternal peace Immanuel doth reign ! 2rt9 !^'^: kr r^ .If.., ,:;:!<• J^ HYMN CCCLXIV, The saint's rest* AS infants at a mother's breast, Where Jesus drew his food ; So are the souls of those at rest, That 's been so blest and good. They 're in a goodly shepherd's care, For ever there to be, Beyond the days of grief and prayer, Rejoicing, God, in thee. It know them when to rae they come And visit me alone ; Immortal as the rising suu They live beyond the tomb. When I cast off this form of clay, Though long I may remain ; Then I shall see their joyful day, Beyond ray grief and pain. T •>i»-' 'tlV ■ . K .• lilt" •i.JsJ i:f ^ii i^ Ml. 'nC 11 000 HYMNS OF PBAISB, TJmiigh I fill up Uieir sorrows Jiero v\ ith manj a painful sigh ; 1 i»ejr praises and tlieir song I »U hear. I lic'ir souIh to in« are nigh. HYWN CCCLXV Devotedness to the will of God. Ty HY ia a law within my breast y ▼ Contaminrr praise ana i)ain ; Or teach nie wliy niy griofs are blest. ur whence my spirit came ? If God, in word doth not prevail. Why doth my spirit weei) ? Ur who on earth my peace can seal V tan I my spirit keep ? 'T'^re is a never-ceasing stream The cun-ent freely flows ; And this alone dotli keep rae clean And far above my foes. There is a spirit call'd the Lord, mile in my flesh I know; ihis law within 's Ids holy word, ^ly joy and sorrow too. HYMN CCCLXVI. The coming of the kingdom of God. HOW from the dead my heart dotb rl^c, And every part doth sacrifice How every spirit seems to groan ' that IS not to a !$aviour known. HYMN? Of raAlJjfi. 2 fia_v, Lord, lliy kiujt^iloni '« loioc Where every lieait doth servo tliy Sor, AVlicre every pait in life do y\m: And otter Uocl tljoir ?acrilioi . Wlierc every liinh'stOfjethcrjoiii'd. And lias a portion in the mind ; O'er all inunortal, God doth reii^n. 'i'lio Ivingdom lost is found ai^ain. Hero every part do well accord, In ofiFering praises to the Lord ; And every vein and drop are i'rvv, A> vraters flowinc^ to the sua. m |r If ' It I'd. J ■ til* HYMN CCCLXVJl. J time of rest. HOW weary all my heait Las bctii In praying that 1 might be rhuu , HoTV tiretl, broken, and how sure. By travelling hilL3 and tnountains o'or. The Lord spread out a peaceful shacie, The vine ot joys his Son hath 7iiad« ; And David and the prophtit 'n there. And Christ's their ^liophcrd and tlu-ii- cnvc, 1 sec their titles how they 'va bkst. And saints like doves in mouniinii tiziug in this stream. 1 his Jordan [a thine liarmless Son, Whose blood did for transgression run • His life is still the ])urging stream Ihat makes our spotted robes so clean ^o vulture's eyes a stain can see, JN"o fruitless branch upon the ti'ee ; This is a stream from God that flows To Ileal our Iiearis, and cure our \roes rids stream is spirit, life, and peace J hat iloods the banks where flowers increase - .Like trees are bj the river side ^ Where pastures grow and waters glide • Descending dews and gentle rain, Aiakc Eden's garden grow again. HYMN CCCLXIX. The trees of Eden. ALL these are emblems of mine own And every beast has part in me : It is where truth and mercy 's kno\\n Aod where I would from soitow flee, ' HTMX« OF PRAIftE. 'i t '9 where the hw of God he wrote, romptatioii 's the forbidden tree, ' Tis Avhere my nature doth promote Exalted, sinful deeds in mo. ' T is \rhere the curse of God is known. And where the Lamb in judgment reigns Where man doth drink h'is cup alone Of gall and wormwood, death and pains. ' T is where temptation is my bride, Because I love her jojfiil ways ; ' T is where my sins m darkness liide. x\nd w^liere my tongue is dumb to praise, * T is where my name to life is lost, In a low state I 'm cursed there ; Like chaff without the gates I 'm toss'd, Wandering, curs'd, and in despair, 293 •t'i ' •• "(•.ill! .(•'■*i: HYMN CCCLXX. The prodigal's retitiriL OH, visions of eternal light How ye around my heart do shine Thy sun-beams are for ever bright, But darkness is this heart of mine.' My deeds like serpents wound my heart, They make my very veins to flow ; My griefs do swell my inward part, Oh, now a judgment dav T knnw. I,- ir 294 UYM-VS OF I'EAfSE. My foot.step3 hasten- d nie to deaUi. Oh shadow, how tliou art mine own ! ui woo and g^iief I spend my breath, Oil. could I Und my father's home, The Lord shows me this heart of mine, A heavenly father's bounding care ; rfow like the sun his love doth shine, iie comes to nie and clothes me there. HYMN CCCLXXr. The harp of David, king of hraci. WHY do the hand and heart repiv Ti. T^ '^^^ singing voice of various sound ? If David*s heart is now not nigh, Why do the pen and harp abound ? "Why doth the record shine so bright If there »s no spirit, nor no Son To give the heart of children Kght ? For this, his love to us has come. He, Israel's offerings doth renew. His songs, his hai-p, his sounds of praise ; He gives us faith and courage too, And light and liie to rule our days. Of Israel's God we make our boast The resurrection I Christ his son ; ' He 's come to us to save the lost, He bids the Jew and Gentile come. nrMNS OF PRAISE. HYMN CCCLXXIL The children of Sharon's mourning hymn. LIKE to young willows bv the stream, Will in the courts of Go'd be seen ; To offer God our thanks and praise, Shall be tlie glory of our days. The Lord for us our songs prepare, To sing them riglit shall be our care ; Our tongues from folly we 'U restrain, And bless the day we meet agaiji, ' T is goodly to our friends to see Their little kindred all agree ; In iis their joy and comfort lies When we are harmless, meek, and wise. Oh, may we like the garden grow Where every plant the Lord doth know ,• And Zion's songs for ever sung, By every heart and every tongue. 2% HYMN CCCLXXIIL The glory of children. WISDOM is a crown of glory, And a diadem to wear ; Let us pray and sing jfor ever, See we have a slicpherd^s care. Jesus too is kind and loving, Oh. he calls us to his throne ; Trayer and praise to us he 's givins", And the blessings of his own. ^ '4. % ' r'.: If P'ti m ' ■ I J !" f 1 1: " til '>'' 'i 396 UYuya Ob' PUAiSis. Now wc 're joyful where he 'a feeid lead them on to mourn. I saw a dove that never suug, Nor tasted mirth nor wine Thv ^^^'V'P^^^isnoJride ' Ihy thoughts are on the tmnb. Then would my heart thy ways pursue Thy feet from stains be clean ; Xnd T ^'^^ '*'^^^^*' ^"*' "arrow t(K. And thou alone art seen. i"i •i' i Iris . ! !: m 4I I!' ': Ut''!' i' .1 ' Jill;: . . i;;^. 298 HYSINS OF PRAISE. Oh, mrtner of my lasting joy s, Alone thou came for me, Nor time, nor death thy life destroys. Oh, tree of life to me. HYMN CCCLXXVI TTie kingdom of heaven. OH, is thy gate so hard to find Because its in the heai-t or mind ? Because mine eyes do gaze abroad, I never, never, see my God. Although thy gate 's a narrow way There 's room for every sotd that stray; There is no night nor darkness there, Tlie sun is clear, the morning fair. This was at first my native home, From thence I »ve wandered all aJone ; My spirit led me far astray From the blest morning of my day. But now mine eyes my failings see, And this blest kingdom *8 near to me ; And every part shall enter in That do return and leave their sin. And this again is Eden blest With every tree, and peace, and rest, And every portion of the mind, A place in heaven and earth doth fiuf!. UYM?5S OF PRAfSE. nvMN cccLxxvjr. The tabeniade of aoa\ 'fUr.7 '? then ace of his abode ; T o I^ ''\7^^'^ I liis. judgments f..ar The way. the gate, the nai^ow road. ' T is where ray Judge did take liis Sf-n And where he wisdom doth repeat. The sacred place where God is known. ? ^^i^' ^,P^'^7' possess ray heart :t^^^:.^li^«?^^ofd,b^here. And let ray soul witl^hrhave part ' Like angels that ar. in thy cam ^' To hear thy voice is life and bread. Thou Israel taught to mourn and s ng • And tliou the flocks of Jacob led ^ ' From Egypt's hard, oppressive king ! Oh. could my heart with Jacob share Oh. cou d my spirit taste thv bread ' Oh could my soul thy spirit hear ' 1 o lead me as thou Israel led. Of tLrJllff ™^ *^^??" "^''''^ the ways ut them that mourn thy face to see • Then would my hand Wite songs of nrai.o >or tongues to offer unto tJiec ^ ^ '''''^' '^if'J !^ n , B' ^■']U fllf. iyM I'M 'I '■:i.'i' i 300 HYMNS OF PRAISE. HYMN CCCLXXVIII. The ways of life. THE ways of life are dark and dee]i For weary souls to travel tlirougli, Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we ween, Sometimes with many—then witli few. Sometimes we count our sins alone, And then behold the erring way ; Sometimes we think upon the tomb, In the young morning c*" the day. Sometimes j^ei-plexM with burdening cares, And live as if to God unknown ; Sometimes with wheat we 're sowing tares. And gather from the seeds we 've sown. Life is a bubble easy broke, And this before our eyes we see ; Wlien death doth give the fatal stroke. Then all the ways of life do flee. Come home ray thoughts, be Join'd in one, 1 hough thy comjjanions be but few ? And put no trust in time to come. How soon thy life-time may be througk HYMN CCCLXXIX. The end of time, HOW aged thou appear'st, What numbers thou hast slain, What a shrill voice is in mine ears No longer to remain. ^'^■^s. HTMXS OF rUAISE. OJi,judpofan,ny7nfe will not dec^; i^or perish in the tomb. Hfili^ CCCLXXXVI. The msitations of the Lord, When I must die and fle? awEv • Ifl have not a place of rest ^ ' Where Moses and the prophets blest r 305 I. r ' ■!'!' i^hd l» 11 1..* ptc ,!:ii ■!('!, m 3#$ BTMNS OF PRAISE. For li(e doth there for ever reigu, Messiah and his living name ; And there no king of terrors be, That 's often been a dread to mo. Why do those shadows veil the mind ? They are, that I my life may find ; As God command'st the clouds to move. Those are the favours of his love. O God, I »11 leave this world and flee, Nor cease till I can come to thee. HYMN CCCLXXXVII. Ihe hindrance of improvement in righteousness. WHAT mists, Lord, do cloud my sun How often doth my light decay ; Vipers are in the course I nm, And crooked serpents in ray way. They mock mjr name and bind ray feet. They see that filth is on my hands. And all my child-like deecls repeat. And blot away my best commands. I try to shun the blocks they lay. It *8 hard their Jiissing to endure ; And these arc ever in ray way. My heai't doth never seem secure. They find the doors and enter in, They bind me witli the strongest cord ; They praise my errors and my sin. And those become that day my lord. ■to% firM.xs OP riiAibfi. ^k, heaven, make my spirit stroriL^ ^or these do come my fldih to try X Imtc tlicm, and I know they 'm ^an^ And yet I do with them comply' ^' HYMlSr CCCLXXXVIII. Strength from the word of God, or baim to M, afflicted. T SEE liow tired serpents be, T c ';f "'^'" ^"^^^y i» tlieir way I sec them cease to visit me ; ^' iheir glory like the leaves decay. I feel my trembling spirit rise, My hope as balm dot^i cheer my aoul ■ The tempests cease that 's in the skies' The restfess billows cease to roll ' My heart doth like the garden prow Ihat 's blest with gentle rain aK^s ■ To hilftf ''^'' ^"^ «'^"^ *<• know ' i liLss, the serpents do refuse. Oh lawless nature, worse than death Th J 7%\^^'''^ to my spirit been ; ihe Lord has come to stiU tliy breatli. And make my footsteps clear and d^„. HYMN CCCLXXXJX. The overshadowing of divine love. TJENEATH an angel's spreading ^i.,.. £l^^..r^ ^"^^ '''^ ^/«Pi"t Bite's" And there my pastures ever grow ' Where springs arise and riverla J!y w ; s-jy n \ .ill' h 'I tiilv; .1 . Wl »*08 HYMNS OF PRAISE, And there I find my feeding place, My hands and feet do see release, And there I move a joyful tongue, And there the angel's songs are sang : And here the banner 's peace and love. And souls are harmless as the dove. IS'o pai-t the shepherds doth offend, .'lud lierc my sms do have an end ; And here my liands and feet are free. My tongue, O God, to worship thee. HYMN CCCXC. Lord, I am thine I Thou hast fasliioncd ray =^oul bv tlry sphit. Thou hast called me as the living from the dead. Thou hast been mine altar, and mine offerings have been unto thee. Hear the prayer of thine afflicted, for I am sorrowful for thy little ones that have heeuwith me; they know not my grief ; thou alone Iiast measured them, and sealed them up in thy freasuros. Love thine own with mercy, and chasten them witli fear. They are thy people, when they shall rry unto thee ; as the child having no bread. Feed tliem from thine hand, receive their offering, and bless theii' land, and make their vine fruitful unto thee. Give them the blessings of Israel, for they are thine own, and thou hast called them from among the nations of the world. Be unto them a father, when I shall be )io more : save them by thy right hand, and write thy jiame on tJie tlioughts of their heart. Chasten them witn itiercy. and teach them the fear of the Lord. Let their aiind l)e unto thee, and their supplication to the Most High. Water them with thy love, and they shall grow in thy name, as a garden, blest witii dew from heaven. t 1:.. HYMNS or PBAI8E. 309 tW m.^fi '^""'^ "^l"^ offerings urito thee. Oh, that vl2i^^ ^""^ acceptance with thee ; that thou mayest ftZfJ'''^ "^ j^"'^ *^r^ ' ^"^ t^y spirit rule over W ZT'* ^'^"^11 ^^^'' conscience V thine Jmnc! . linnlV P g^T^J^ithout measure, and mercy unto all fovft ,^^^e^ thy name by little children; and tliv rZii u *® ^<>rH and thy servant shall rest \rhenY snail be no raore. .' I.. ,.M Lpon a throne thy name shall be. Ihy works cpmpass thee round ; Through httle babes shaU others see iny glorious name renowned. Oh, thou that movest on the deep And caus'dst the sun to rise ; At; ^i^h. ^!"°® "'^'^ ^y covenants keep Direct their sacrifice. Let wisdom be their hourly guide, Oh, keep their footsteps clean : Tlfv^r ?^?;L^^"v'^' t^y <^^^^ch, th V bride, Thy love to them be seen. " Lord, may thy spirit long endure rheir feeble hmbs to bear :• Their bread be sweety Iheir water pufe. And heaven receiye their prayer. Majr guardian angels them attend. Truth after truth reveal • And Israel's favours. Lord, attend. i^ch wounded heart to heaL M '^■1 i 'I* (fL^: ■ SJl HYMys OF rE.M!?R HYMN CCCXCI. ^n acJcnowledftnent of tlic providence of God, with prmjcrfor mercy. OGOD, to thee we humbly otvii A un '^^^".^ ^^ *^^ kingdom aud the throne : Althougli thy name we cannot see. We ask our favours. Lord, of thee. Thou art our Jud^^e, m our disti-esa ihou art our God our souls to bless ; ^ij^power to give and take away, O God, we know are thine this day. Show us the paths our feet should tread im, let our hands by tliine be led • And where tlie living waters flow,' We pray, thine hand will lead us too. There is no time on earth to lose, Jior long to halt which way to clioose • Lord, grant us light the way to see ' How we shall live and walk with thee HYMN CCCXCII. The fear of the Lord. HOW dreadful, Lord, thy presence are When thou behold'st our sins ; It brmgs tlie sluggard's heart to prayer. Our mourning then begins. *«^*':;H HTMXS OF PEAISE. Oh, then we taste, and feel, and see Tlie erring paths we tread ; And that we 've not been led by thee, Nor fed upon thy bread. This mortal frame with fear doth shake, There 's sorrow in our breath ; Our eyes to death and hell awake, "We 're swallow'd up in death I How bruis'd and wounded are our feet, The scorpion's path we 've trod ; VVe hasten'd on our judge to meet. And fear before our God. 311 il 1 '■ II, in ■J I HYMN CCCXCIII. The benefit of conviction. ABOUNDED heart I feel, My limbs are bruis'd and sore ; My God doth "ow my sins reveal. And call'st to sin no more. My heart doth seem to bleed, My soul doth faint and die, I see where all the righteous feed ; While I in piison lie. A chain doth bind my feet. And cords confine my hands ; Day after day I woes repeat, Sly thoughts are on U\e sacda. ^m .1 '■' ii ■ ' T ' ' ill 312 HTMXS OF TRAlSr. I see that I am dust jW^^^?™nJ)y the wind; Afy soul has been from wisdom lost Because my soul hath sinnU ^YMN CCCXCIV. ^e beginning of hope, A T a far distance now I see jj:,. 4 Wk of light that shines to me - To nr.^f- ^^ "^"^T^ ^"7 feet and try ' i o practice wisdom lest 1 die The gleam of %ht mine eyes do see liy/'^'S nearer ^nto mef ^** P.e fonn of man I there behold ft,^*^i^e Son that J«das sold ? ' rfel^'^^iH^ l^^e on earth to reign ^18 spirit doth impress my mind The spark I saw is Jife to^find • A shadow that is in mf bre^t ' Tohealmyheart__an4i.T^e\est. HYMN CCCXCV ^^ church af God. or the flocks ofUr^i, WHO are these babes in white I see 9 7 A. . ^^^^ vision or a dream ? ' IsthistheloTeofGodtomT Or the.8 Messiah doth redeeii. The small stiB voice doth now rerfv All these are spirits of mine own ♦ Thi «'S T'h^ ''' Sng nik That God the Father may be knS' HlrJINS OF PBAISE. Oh these are Israel newly dress'd That have a portion in the^heart ; ' Ihey 've come again to seek their rest. And never, never shall depart All tJiese are blest in heaven above. ' And these shall rest on earth below • AjidaU the children ofmylve ' ShaJl Christ the Son, and f aS know. 313 iHi! I u ll'i r 1 1 i nYMN CCCXCVI. ne Lordwatenng the vineyards of Israel W^Y^A ^l^^A^^ ^/ ^^«' West » » Ye IitOe children of mv care • Your spirits shall wiUi Israel resf ' For David and Messiah »s Xr^ ' ^7 spirit is a crown of fovs To all that lend an ear tXar 1 our tongues shaU make a jovful nois^ And Israel's glory shall ap^eS ' Attend the precepts of my love. ^^niur'°§ '« asihe rain and dew Shall then descend from heaven above And every sabbath shaU be new ' iJl I' ill 314 HYMyS OP rR.MSR. HYMN CCCXCVII. ji growth in righteousness. I FEEL my spirit to ascend From tlio dark pit of woes ; My heart doth know I have a friend That *s stronger than my foes ! I RCG my fields are fresh and green, The bud and flower appears, And fruit upon the vines are seen; I 've water'd them with tears. The serpent seems to bow his head. His name's written with sliame ; By him my dear Redeemer bled That died and rose again. He *s in the priest and elder too, And manjf that attend ; His days with me shall be but few, I see his glory end. HYMN COCXCVIII. Lord, thou art over all things, and we are blind to thy wisdom till our sim set and rise again ; till we die to ourselves, and live to thee. Let thy chastenings bo with merc^jr, and thy counsels witli love. Be thou a father to the afflicted ; eyes to the blind, and feet to them that seek thy dwelling-place. Strengthen our weakness with bread from thee, and quench our thirst with the springs of thy spirit. We are poor, and without thee we are dumb to know thy will, and silent to declare thy name. 'I HYMXS OF PRAISE 3H Place yords m our hearts, and move our tongues t-> teach of th_5r works, Brin.j? thy kingdom near finto u.. Lot the spirit of thy samts be seen m action, and thy word rule over us for ever. Thou art our God. Pmisc is comely for the Just. MY voice from shimbcring sleep shall riso. My heart shall taste thy food ; For thou, Lord, dost light mino eyes To see thy name is good. Lend us thine hand to gently lead Where Jacob fed his fold ; And let us with tliy children feed That worshipp'd thee of old. Be -vrith us where thy flock doth feed. Ihat hungcr'd for thy bread ; And where thy saints the church did lead For whom thy son hath bled ! Save us from fainting on our way, And let thy springs be found ; ' And when we meet to praise and pray. I hy name shall be renown'd \*. i' I "I 4 iH HYMN CCCXCIX. Receiving the blessin^ S- LORD, at thy feet I lie. And burden'd with despair i I for thv blessing humbly cry. For tUou hast led me there. pm r I 316 OYMWa OP PBAISE. Let not my sins prevail, Not blot away thy name ; part It leaves my heart in prayer. I see your flutterinpr, weary winffs. I SCO your f;dse leturn ; Oh have you lioen with priests and kinw And see their house doth mourn ? ' ,119 HYiMN CCCCV. Contentment with small things, WHEN in my cot I dwell, T I ■ 1 , . ^°^^ ^ ^^" ^^^^^*^ the door : 1 bid this restless world farewell. And seek for her no more. My thoughts are all at home. And wisdom's breast is there, Nor is my spirit there alone ; Though silent in my prayer. Oh, wisdom, keep me there, Thine hand abroad I '11 show ; My spirit 's ever in thy cai'c, And I thy heart do know. fi 'I • If . : ti il 330 eraira of paaisr. Although the tempests rage, And crowns in glory shine ; Thou art the joy of every age. And power and glory >s thine. Though low is thy estate To princes on the throne ; Thy soul, contentment can relate. Contentment is thine own. F I" .V I S. A TABLE OF THE HYMXS. il A joyful heart I feel, Ari.se, rav son, thine eyes shall see, As friendship rises .as the stream, As I behold the troubl'd race, A darkening veil hath o'er me spread. Acceptance, Lord, with thee we find, Althougli mine eyes do darkness sec, Am I not from tlie worlds above. Although dark vales I travel tlu'ouglj, A spirit in my heart I find, A broken heart I feel, A joyful heart I feel. Another world, God, I see, A mother I have found thy name, As I the paths of life pursue. As bright as yonder morning star, Although mine eyes do weep. As infants at a mother's breast. All these are emblems of mine own, An invitation touch'd mine ear, A wounded heart I feel, At a far distance now I see, B Bound by the sacred cord. Blest is the mind that is impress'd. Blest is the Lord tha'^i doth descend, Born to obtain a happy prize. Born with a veil 8p»-ead o'er mine eyes, Better than once mine eyes can see, Blest are the souls mine eyes can see. Beneath an angel's spreading wings, 37 43 70 73 85 132 166 183 192 201 227 230 242 250 25.'> 270 285 280 292 296 311 312 11 49 60 91 189 190 245 307 ill "I 1 ill.' nil I TABLE OF HYMrrS. Could I see Christ before mine eyes, D Deep IS the living spring, Despair how cold 's thy hand, P From tlie dark regions of the dead. Prom early ages hast thou come, Fair bride that bears my grief away. From the deep Tale cf grief and woes, G Great are the pleasures of the lord. How inoflfensive I can be, How can my si)irit ever thirst, How lonesome is that weary soul. How long Messiah was in birth. How briglit, to me the morning shone. How soon for rin my Judge appears. How lawless, Lord, onr thoughts can be, How fair thy morning sun doth shine. How rich, Lord, thy treasures are, However small my part may be. How good it is thy name to see. How clear I hear the trumpet soond. How sure I find i»y resting place. How clean, O God, my feet rtiall be, How joyful and how blest the crumb. How joyfully the harp doth sound, How can it be that souls are lost. How deep 1 find the purging stream, How sweet, Lord, my food can be, How beautiful thy garments are, How trackless is that boundless plain, How hard it is ray griefs to bear, 25 144 278 65 77 158 212 247 28 32 51 79 92 96 99 102 106 111 114 125 130 135 151 155 170 176 180 184 194 m TABLE OF niMNS. How good it is to keep our feet, How dark luy spirit, Lord, can be, How long I sought from hill to hill, How clear doth rise my morning sun, How beautiful thy garments are, How long have I tliis garment worn, How poor and naked, Lord, I feel, How gently doth my shepherd feed. How dark ray way doth seem to be. How sweet the waters are, How from the dead ray heart doth rise, How weary all ray heart has been, How aged thou appear'st. How dreadful is the coming day, How di-eadful, Lord, thy presence are, How near my heart thou com'st, How can ray soul with these compare, How dark our deserte were. '218 22H 233 235 23rv 24S 252 255 268 282 29(> 291 300 305 310 3I« 317 317 t ";i I sought, God, but knew not where, I scarce had seen a morning sun, It was from God my life arose, In peace, I now ray head recline, In thee, God, all living dwell, . I feel thy love to make me clean, Is not the heart of David nigh, In thee we now salvation find, In Eden once all nature join'd, I thought a light mine eyes did see, I see thee in &y highest station, I '11 raise mine eyes to heaven above, I will receive a parent's care, It is not in the groves that grow, I feel my mind to move, I hurt ray soul, I wound my mind, 31 34 C4 95 122 129 133 134 152 165 199 223 224 262 270 274 Ud'^ TABLE OF HYMN?. I saw thee oil tlie mouutaiu raBging, i SHw nij aj^ed faHiey weep, I see how tired serpents be, T feel my spirit to asceud, K KiiOA'a to my breast and free, L Lord, ^.rhere the water '"s still and clear, Lord, teach me how to read thy laws, Lord, in my sins I have no rest, Lord,, present, as thou art. Lord, thy enlivening grace I feel Lord, a,s this world I leave, Lord, I was for tliy purpose made. Lord, thoii didst in the body dwell. Long for thy name, O Lord, I 've sought, Loiifi- liave my feet the fetters wore, Loni, if my life to thee I give, Lord, in ray lieart a joy I feel, Lord, how shall I from sorrow flee, iiord. Low I feel my strength to grow, Lord, in tliy mercy, long I trust, .Lord, what a broken heart I feel. Lord, how I wept and groan'd, and cried. Lord, from thy holv bre;xst I drew. Lord, how my soul hath mournM for thee, Let heaven and earth be join 'd to sing. Lord, when my soul doth upward rise, Lord, how mj feet do slide astray. Lord, liow mine eyes were closM to thee. Lord, now I kno*v that I was lost, Lord, when I feel my mind oppressed , Lord, how I feel refresh'd. Lord, as thy quickening love descend?, I;ord. all my heart doth seem to move, OO'T 307 311 5 10 16 l)i 2B 38 40 U 45 52 S7 90 116 113 128 137 140 142 147 152 172 179 183 195 196 »37 240 S&4 TABLE OF HYMNS. Lord, TTheii my thoughts to thee arise, Long, my friends, vre 've toil'd together. Lord, througli our land let Jordan How, Like to young willows by the stream, Lord, at thy feet I lie, M My heart is In-okcn and distrcss'd My hope through troubles dotli arise, My spirit life in me doth find, My life, God, is sorrow liere, My spirit 's known no God, but one, My lite doth call mv spirit home, My ho])e is in my l^rcast. My dread and fears why did ve flee My sins did far remove. My God, my joy, my peace, my rest, My spirit's boiding poor and low. My spirit doth thy goodness see, My soul 's reraov'd trom far astray, My present comfort, and to come. My tears begin to grant relief. My garments all shall be mine own, My pasture, Lord, is fresh and green, My soul no more shall ever die, My weary i'eet at rest. My body from the dust doth rise, My soul is liarmless as the dove, My feet have on tlic mountain stood, My soul doth now in judgment rise, ^fy pain doth cease, my love decays, My s])irit 's near the prison door, " My words are less, mv ste])s are few, My heart is pierced with pain. My voice from slumbering sleep shall rise My thoughts, how swift abroad ye fjy ' 268 284 292 395 31S 12 19 23 33 46 65 69 104 105 ik; 159 171 197 203 20n 21:5 214 22r: 251 259 261 262 274 277 279 281 287 315 3ie( 'H TABLE OF HYMNS. N No flock nor fold tve envy not, No food I on inv table see, No friend dotli heaven or eartli afford, -Now I beUold thy hands are clean, O O Lord, that I may sackcloth weiU', O Lord, within ray heart I feel, Oh, sh^U I rif9e or slumber still, O Lord, I have a silent tongue, O Lord 't is thy delight to feed, O Lord, I find a resting place, O God, thy spirit is the place, Oh, what temptations I have known. Oh little flock to Jesus join»d, Oh welcome pleasure, long 1 »ve sought, O Gk)d, how constant is thy care, O Lord, thy love my heart can feel, O Lord, thou hast ray heart impressed, O Lord, do I behold thy throne, O Lord, I find that I am frail, O Lord, when I behold thy throne, O Lord, how short's our time to know, O Lord, my thoughts did rise too high, O Lord, a wounded heart I feel, O Lord, why did my spirit cease, O Lord, my life doth leap for joy, O Lord, how sure I find my trust. Oh pride, thou long and stumbling stone. Oh, could I half express, Oh Jordan, ever flowing sign, O Lord, to see mine eyes were blind, O God, thy spirit 's bread and wine, O Lord, shall I forsake thy name. Oh happy sisters of my breast, G 23 35 200 6 7 8 10 15 17 17 19 24 85 27 28 30 31 34 36 38 41 43 47 56 57 58 62 67 71 7r 72 73 TABLE OF HYMH8. G 23 35 200 6 7 8 10 15 17 17 19 24 25 27 28 30 31 34 36 38 41 43 47 56 57 58 62 67 71 7r 72 73 Oh guardian angel, house of prayer, Oh, how I 've sought, and how I »ve found, Oh harmless infants of my days, Lord, must 1 an infant be, O Lord, mv thoughts are like the wind, O Lord, when I thy mercy found, Lord, thine arm compass'd me round, O Lord, how blest my spirit feels, O Lord, I 've plac'd my feet with care, Oh unseen visage yet to come, O Lord, if I thy voice can hear, O that my soul a child could be, O Lord, how darkness clos'd me round, O how secure I feel my feet, Lord, mine eyes do plaiuly see, O Lord, thy word is fair and clean, O Lord, I find my heart in tune, O Lord, what spirits I perceive, O joyful spring that never ends, O Lord, iiow sweet the waters are, Lord, it 's bread to know thy will, O Lord, I feel thy love around, O hope, thou art my friendly spouse, O God, by thee the mountains move, O Lord, my sins did upward rise, O Lord, how faint my spirit feels, Lord, how vain 's the race I 've run, O Lord, thou giv'st my soul to kuow, O Lord I love thy name, O Lord I many voices hear, O Lord, we meet before thy name, O Lord, thy spirit gave me light, O Lord, what mountains do arise, Oh, Children, were you fed so full. Oh life, how bitter are thy woes, Love, thou art the Lord's decree, 74 78 80 81 81 83 84 89 90 94 100 101 102 103 107 108 108 110 112 113 115 117 118 120 120 121 123 124 126 127 131 138 140 141 143 146 ;^l TABLE OF HYMN'S. O Lord, thy footsteps now I find, U Lord, to tliee I upward look, 1 1 ^ I'l "^ ^"^^^^ *^® waters are, O Lord, lift up mine eyes to see. Oh, may I see where Jacob dwell Oh now I see the tribes at rest, O Lord, what wonders I can seq OJi, why should nien be deaf and bHnd O Lord, must I these joys forsake. Oil, who IS this that runs before O Lord, thou giv'st mine eyes to ste. Oil how I sroau'd my life Away, O Lord, why did my spots reniove, O Lord, how plain mine eyes can see, O Lord, how well thy works a^reo. Oh, how I leel my soul distress'd, Oil, tribulation, rude and wild, O Lord, how dim 's mine eyes to see On, thou attendant of my nj'iud ' Oh, endless, burning flame, O God thou rais'd me from the dust. O Lord, thy tender hand, O Lord, I know that thou art nigh, O God how plain my way I see, O Lord, thy word is life to me O Lord, my heart within doth feel. O Lord, I know tliat thou art good. O gilded steps how bright ye ?hine O time unknown, mysterious bride O Lord, m tliee our joys we find, ' O Lord, be with us when we mourn. Oh, how the morning sun doth rise. Oh, fluttering wing, oh, thougJ.tless mind Oh, sisler dear, and brother kind. Oh, could I find that flowing breast. On thorns I pierced my wandering feet 148 149 150 153 154 15(i 161 163 164 169 169 173 176 177 178 180 185 188 204 211 217 219 22J 221 227 229 230 232 234 238 239 243 244 246 2a0 253 TABLE OF HYMNS. Oh svreetcncd cup, oh, milk and wiue U Lord, my spirit seems to rise, O Lord, have pity on our ways, Lord, when I my frailty own' Our freedom doth abound, Oh how I weep for love and care, U bon, I saw thee coming home, Oh, could a lamb relate for )ne, ' O Lord, how joyful is my rest,' O Lord, how great thy mercies are, Uh, now my heart begins to feel. Oh, vmions of eternal light. Oh, is thy gate so hard to find. Oh sinner, know thy joys are found, U Lord, how low my thouglits should be, O Lord, I see my path is plain, Oil, sJiadow of my rest, God, to thee we humbly own. Oh. now my life '.s u pearl of joys. p Resigned, I bow my liead to know, Some drawings in mv soul' I feel, borne gentle voice Iiath heard me cry Sweet are the incomes of thy love ' Sweet are the joys of Calvarv, yister, dear, how long distress'd, T The diMant regions farjibroad, Ihrongh sorrow, joys do pine awiv, 1 ho Lord that gave me life and breath 1 o me, I hrst from nothing came TiiO morniiigstar of heaveidy lio-ht Through aU the records of thy nanu- 1 was loar awoke mv trembling frame S5: H 263 266 I ■ 271 1 273 ^ ■ 275 276 278 fl 280 284 ffl 2RS • ' ^ fl 293 ; 1 ^jfl 298 --,,- J 302 ('^l 303 ■ 304 y- I H 305 H 310 ^M 316 , H ^M 13 ■ 9 H 63 144 ^H ^H 162 i ^M iBt; ■ s H 14 ^H 39 ^H 42 1 ^H 46 ff ^H 48 1 ^H 60 i; ^H *f ^H li HH TABLE OF HYMNS, Though i,i my heart my life doUi Uve, There IS uo part of niat/ is lost, r 18 from the spirit of my God, 1 hy weary feet mine eyes do see Thou art the pillow of ^y rest ' 1 here 's not a sign of death I see. Th.w°?i°^ ^fy^ *^^^' are anew. TemnHT-'^' n^-.^" its joyful scenes, tS^Ta ^, ^^^^" Pa'«^"l bride. T W 51"^ ^«th rise, the storm comes in, 1 here 's none before mine eyes I see Th3' '^' dark shade I found my way, Through wo and bitter grief I feel. ^ ^' rhTi' ^ .^l"^^ T'^^ assemblies join, The terror of the skies, "^ ' The sun doth on my spirit rise, Thus sSi\)fp T^' T^ *^""^ ^''^ ^«^^> T?nn^^ J ^^ ^^^'^' '° strains of love, The LordTr"""','^'' ^^^ *^^^« ^id flow. Thp T nil i^'V,'"^^? ""'y sack-cloth clean, Tn w^n "^ ^r ,^'l'^ *^^^ b«"«™ stone, To whom shall I my sins confess. There 18 no time tliat we can lose lu T \"^ '"y ^Virit feel. The Lord hath tun 'd my heart to sing. The Lord directs my wandering feet,^ Twms from the Lord that rul'st above There is a lamp before mine eyes. ' Through all my future days and years 1 he Liord had pity on mv cries ThywilI.OGfd,Vbre^adrallbe The neaijr to the Lord we dweU ' Thou endless fountain of all good Through many a grief and languid sigh' 53 54 58 59 61 64 66 66 68 76 76 82 85 87 87 93 9C 114 122 146 148 160 168 174 181 187 198 202 205 207 210 217 222 225 231 243 247 54 58 59 61 64 66 66 68 76 76 82 85 87 87 93 9£ 114 133 146 148 160 168 174 181 187 198 202 205 207 210 217 222 225 231 243 247 TABIE OF HYMNS. Tlie veil of death is o'er mine eyes, There 's none my goods envy, Though mountains ifall aud worlds depart, Though enemies like mountains "ise. The bread on which good Abram fed, To thee my prayer doth rise, The ways of life are dark aud deep, U Unworthy, Lord, am I to rise. Unmeasured as my time can be, Unfathom'd deeps cauaot contain, W "What peace this restless world shall see. When first the light from lieaveu shone. Why should I offer to ray God, Why didst thou mourn, oh lonesome one, Where fricids and kindred meet in peace, When first the Lord in life appears, Why did my spirit live to die, .What peace I in my bosom feel, *When sons of Zion sit on high, When first I drew m.y panting breath, Where tumults meet, my feet shall shun, What pleasure. Lord, I feel. When all the earth was still abroad, When in my heart the saint doth rise, Why is it planted in my breast, When I am bow'd before the Lord, Why did I ta'emble with surprise. Where God hath blest the land with peace, Wh^ angry foes are in a rage, Why should the beating storm arise. What tidings now mine ears do hear, Why doth thy spirit, Lord, delay, When I possess the infant's name, What tribulation Jacob saw, 259 260 265 267 278 28S 300 29 9J 188 15 21 22 36 52 61 68 75 79 86 88 93 109 111 119 127 n^ 134 136 136 139 145 150 154 T { TaDLE op nTMXft, ^"hoYG God and Christ filonn do dwell, When words arc linrl'd },y tempests stronf?, A hat hffht God, ,s from thy throno, Whcro \^Tadom sits entliron'd on Jiigh ^V hat nrccious fruit a Saviour hears, ' Why should I cast mine eves abroad, When I am tlioughtlcssly at ease, U Jien Jesus doth my sins8u})due, \vf!t'A' ?T I'^y^V^'^'^^l spots and stain. Why did the frightening shadow come J hy Stan (lest thou alone, A\ Jth sonvnv now my grief I own, AVhy did a spark within my hreast. When first the sacred fla.ne arose, When I abroad my children see, \\ Jiy dotli mv 9j)irit rise, When I be_gan my youthful days. When I drink of the bitter cup, Witli caution, fear, and tender caro. Why did I wait so long, Whate'er I have or can possess, V\ hy are ray foes so still, When I lie pale as death can be, vV lio taught mine eves to see When I the heart of others see, Why IS a law within my breast. AVhy do the hand and ?.eart replv Wisdom IS a crown of glory ' When I the voice of God can hear. When I look over ages past, Where wisdom do together flow mat mists, Lord, do cloud m v sun. Who are these ])ab€fe in whit€ I see A\ ith rain and dew be ever blest ' When in my cot I dwell, END, 157 158 163 167 171 175 182 J9I 19.'{ aofi 208 215 2S0 22,1 23r. 241 240 251 25r> 258 265 26H 281 286 290 291 295 299 301 303 306 312 313 319 jr.7 158 167 171 175 182 191 ]9;{ i>05 20G 208 215 220 223 236 241 849 254 25r> 258 265 269 281 286 290 294 295 299 301 303 306 312 313 319 #