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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la m^thode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ■■ ■^p N ^ I COMPANION ^^^f^j^Xt'^l^^f^-f-^'-i^^i-t^-' TO THE GEM; A SELECTION OF THE MOST POPULAR AND CIIOICK HYMNS FOR SABBATH SCHOOLS. WORDS ONLY. *- TORONTO, COl-r, CLARK k CO., PUBLISHERS, 17 * 19 KING STREET EASJ' 1872, f X ,;■+■■ ■■- i. ' . '■ J ' , !> I 1: -viVv- ^i',/'' J .» - . '. . i . ''4^'.^ %\x-i .■f ■■■,> ■ l^-. THE. GEM. ■'<.fs:.^.il,)t n \ J? SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. S.S ^ / T'.? I The FigurcH on right lumd refer to the Page In "The Gem." .Mf'tfWr 4M^Iif ii BEUGGEN CASTLE. 1. TTOLY Saviour ! Thou hast told us ; - % ±X When we meet to hear of Thee, With Thy love Thou wilt behold us, And amongst us Thou wilt bo. - -• ^^^ of hosts ! to seek Thy blessing, We are gathered here to-day : Help us, all our sins confessing ; Saviour, teach us how to pray. 3. May the words we hear direct us - i How to learn and do Thy will • May Thy Spirit's aid protect us, * And with faith our bosoms fill. 4. Grant that we may foVe each other, Mindful of Thy holy word, ** He that loveth not his brother, 7; Surely cannot love the Lord. ';^_ 2 THE OEM. COME TO JESUS. I II 2 TcAOHERS. 1. /^OME to Jesus, little one ; \^ Come to Je.«us now ; Humbly at His gracious throne , la submission bow. SOUOLABS. Yes, to Jesus we will come, Come to Jesus now ; Humbly at His gracious throne In submission bow. Teaohebs. 2. At His feet confess your sins, Seek forgiveness there ; For His blood can make you clean, He will hear your prayer. SoHOLABs. At His feet confess our sins. Seek forgiveness there ; For His blood can make us clean ; He will hear our prayer. Teachers. S. Seek His face without delay ; Give Him now your heart ; I'arry not, but, while you may, Choose the better part. Scholabs. Seek His face without delay ; Give Him now our heart ; Tarry not, but, while we may, Choose the better part. Tsachebs. 4. Come to Jesus, little ones ; Come to Jesus now ; Humbly at His gracious throne la submission bow. ScHOLABs. Yes, to Jesus we will come ; Come to Jesus now ; . Humbly at His gracious throne In submission bow. '■- ^f:'1^-M^.li'jL^.-=:-'.t Mw-w. »M^MKSMUa^ia timmjUlDi ,. m TXf^'m n ..-.ligtHi jj^^SmU^:^ ^^■' -••^^'- '■•«- V^'^-' ^W«w ^.^^gjWWKCTirwM;:^:^ f 2 I r 3 1. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. THE EDEN ABOVE. o WE'RE bound for the land of the pure and the holy. The home of the happy, the kingdom of love, Ye wanderers from God in the broad road of folly, say, will you go to the Eden above ? ^Vill you go, will you go, will you go, say will you go, to the Eden above 7 2. In that blessed land, neither sighing nor anguish Can breathe in the field where the glorified rove ; Ye heart-burdened ones who in misery languish, Bay will you go to' the Eden above ? Will you go, &c. 3. Each saint has a man.slon prepared and all furnished. Ere from this clay house he is summoned to move ; Its gates and its tov/ers with glory are burnished, O say will you go to the Eden above ? Will you go, &c. 4. March on, happy pilgrims ! that land is before you. And soon its ten thousand delights we will prove : Yes, soon we will walk o'er the hill of bright glory, And drink the pure joys of the Eden above ? Will you go, &c. 1. U CLIMBING UP ZION'S HILL I'M trying to climb up Zion»s Hill," For the Saviour whispers **Love me ;" Though all beneath is dark as death. Yet the stars are bright above me, Then upward still, to Zion's Hill, To the land of joy and beauty. My path before shines more and more, ,^ 1 -As it nears the golden city. J „ Fm climbing up Zion*8 Hill, } t ,. I'm climbing up Zion'i Hill, Climbing, climbing, Climbing up Zion's Hill. THE GISM. 2. I know I'm but a litt] e child, My strength will not protect me ; But then I am the Sp-viour's lamb, And Ho will not neglect me. / • Then all the time, I'll try to climb - This holy hill of Zion, ' For I am sure the way is pure, And on it comeb *'no lion.'* % . r, , ,, I'm climbing, &c. 3. Th6n come with me, we'll upward go, ^ And climb this hill together; And as wo walk, we'll .sweetly talk. And sing as we jio thither. Then mount up still God's holy hill, Till we reach the pearly portals, Where raptured tongues proclaim the songs Of tie ehining-rob'd immortals. <;. .: : I'm climbing, &c. JOYFULLY, JOYFULLY. V e 1. TTOYFULLY, joyfully, onward we move, ^ Bound to the land of bright spirits above, Jesus our Saviour iu mercy says come Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home. Soon will our pilgrimage end here below. Soon to the presence of God we shall go. Then, if to Jesus our hearts have been given, Joyfully, joyfully, rest we in heaven/^v rv 2. Teachers and scholars have passed on before, Waiting, they watch us, approaching the shore ; Singing to cheer us, while passing along, Joyfully, joyfully hft^to to your home. .Hili ■ Al 'si,j :siiv.\:'mi}'J I 3. &c. &c 6 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. Sounds of sweet music there ravish the oar Harps of the blessed, your stiuias we shall hear, filling with harmony heaven's high dome Joyfully, joy luii^^ Jesus wo come. * Death with his arrow may soon lay us low, Safe in our Saviour we loar not the blow • ' Jesus hath broken the bars of the tomb, Joyfully, joyfully we will go home. Bright will the morn of eternity dawn, Death shall be conquered, his sceptre be gone: Over the plains of bweet Canaan we'll roam, s Joyfully, joyfully, safely at home. -♦ — - 1. 6 BEAUTIFUL ZION. BEAUTIFUL Zion, built above, Beautiful city that I love, Beautiful gates of pearly white. Beautiful temple God is light : ' ■ ". He who was slain on Calvary, Opens those pearly gates to me. ^v - 2. Beautiful heavQn, where ail is light, ^ Beautiful angels clothed in white, Beautiful strains that never tire,' ' Beautiful harps through all the choir: There shall I join the chorus sweet, Worshipping at the Saviour's feet. .iSO'i ' t-t t i» W) 3. Beautiful crowns on ev'rybrow; m- Beautiful palms the conqueror's show, Beautiful robes the rausom'd wear.* Beautiful all who enter there : r Thither I press with eager feet, '" ^^' '' " There shall my rest be long and sweftt. riff li ! 4. THE GUM. Beautiful throne of Christ: our King, Beautiful songs the angels sing, Beautiful rest, all wand'rings cease, Beautiful home of perfect peace : There shall my eyes the Saviour see, Haste to this tieuvenly home with me. i wni 7 SING OF A SAVIOUR'S LOVE. ' 8 1. i^H ! come happy children unite in our song, Sing of a Saviour's love, th hearts full of gladness His praises prolong, He is the friend we love. Chorus — Then join in hosannas to Jesus our King, Loud lot the chorus exultingly ring, Sing of His love, sing of His love. Sing of a Saviour's love. 2. We'll sing of His mercy who for us hath died, Sing of a Saviour's love ; Rejoicingly sing of our Lord crucified, He is the friend we love. — Chorus. 3. We'll praise Him for coming our souls to redeem, Sing of His wondrous love, Till earth's happy millions shall join in our theme, Praising the friend we love — Chorus. 4. Oh ! do you not hear Him now bidding you come, Come to His arms of love ; Then why will you tarry for yet there is room ? Room in His arms of love. — Chorus. 6. Oh ! come then, and join in the son^ that we sing, Singing of Him we love ; ■ :-• 'i Join all your glad voices in praise to our King ; Praises to Him we love. — Chorus. 6. Then glory to Jesus shall still be our song, Glory to Him we love ; For glory and praises unto Him belong, — Praises to Him we love. — Chorus. BUBSis-^si^mm BOHiUi^ld SABBATH SOIIOOL HTMNS. THE LORD WILL PROVIDE. 9 ong, ^ing, Si [heme, e, Pg, 1. npHOUQH troubles assail, and dangers affright, I Though friendii should all fail, aud foes all unite. Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, The promise assures us — The Lord will provide. 2. The birds without barn or store- house are fed. From them let us learn to trust for our bread : His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied. As long as 'tis written — The Lord will provide. 3. When Satan appears to stop up our pnth. And fills us with fears, we triumph by faith ; He cannot take from us (though oft he has tried,) The heart-cheering promise — The Lord will provide. 4. He tells us we're weak, our hope is in vain, The good that ^ye seek we ne'er shaU obtain ; "But when such suggestions our graces have tried, This answers all questions — The Lord will provide. 5. No strength of our own, nor goodness we claim, Our trust is all thrown on Jesus' s name. In this our strong tower in safety we hide, The Lord is our power — The Lord will provide. 6. When life sinks apaco, and death is in view, The word of His grace shall comfort us through ; Not fearing or doubting, ^^ith Christ on our side, We hope to die shouting — The Lord will provide. '\'f' -O- 9 1. JOY FOE THE SOEROWFUL. 10 JOY for the sorrowful, strength for the weak. Words of benevolence Jesus doth speak ; His purpose of mercy no power can stay. For sorrow and sighing shall both flee away. Chorui. — His purpose of mercy no power can stay. For sorrow and sighingiibhall both flee away, For sorrow and sighing shall both flee away. » .» ?'« i 1 \ THE GEM. 2. Joy for the sorrowful, sight for the blind, The dumb singing praises, the savage made kind, The lame leaping high : these are signs of the day, When sorrow and sighing shall both flee away. Chorus. — The lame leaping high, &c. ' ,Mq »■.''♦ ■ ' v^»i • V.I'. -I "i. • I 3. Joy for the sorrowful, laughter and song, ; -,; t Among the redeemed who journey aloLg, All looking for rest at the end of the way, .?», "When sorrow and sighing shall both fl' away. Chorus. — All looking for rest, &c. /!..•■■ 4. Joy for the sorrowful ! Spirit of God, '» « • If on toward Zion but feebly I've trod,' ' " O, strengthen my soul, and still lead me, I pray, Till sorrow and sighing have both fled away. Chorus.— Of strengthen my soul, &c. I ',.>/, , a ( 1 'tt' »'Mi( 10 --»' TREMBLING EXPECTATION. -' 1. TTlULL of trembling expectation, . J\ Jj Feeling much and fearing more, Mighty God of my salvacion, I Thy timely aid implore. Suffering Son of ma|i be near me, ' ' / All my sufferings to sustain ; By Thy sorer griefs to cheer me. By Thy more than mortal pain. 2. Call to mind that unknown anguish, In Thy days of flesh below, When Thy troubled soul did languish " Under a whole world of wee ; When Thou didst our curse inherit, Groan beneath our guilty load, Burdened with a wounded spirit, bruised !^ all the wrath of God. 12 i ■*->'S TO 1. . \' igjMjjfcSM^ ie kind, the daj, way. !'f,'/r. I S.i f ,. , ? vay. ( !■-« , . . ' , J - ; ♦ .:.; .• '■< i pray, f^.. ... -;•■ 12 ..» '..» i7 *.' »•? i I r TO 1 11 3. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. Take my sins and fears away. I ]. STAxVD UP FOR JESLS. .. S%'I^«„"!S-' '"""^ "P f°>' Jesus I H. . . , soldiers of the cross • lift i.gh His royal banner!'- - ^e must not suffer loin ■- " From Tict'ry unto vict'ry !i Till .?' T"? *'"'" He lead, Aud Christ is Lord indeed 2. Stand up .-stand up for Jesus - 1?.,.^ * i'"'""P«' «a" obey • Forth to the mighty conflict' ye that are men now serve Him " Ynn, ^^''""" unnumbered foes ' Your courage rise with danger • /°<1 s'"-gth to strength 'oppos. 8-Standup, t,„, ^^ /P -^a^^n^sftiTsr;--, V,,i J^,^^^^ ^^t trust your own *^* ' •rut on the r}nan vi ^""* w»fn, "-ue wo8p-3l armour, r ''®^^'' wanting tbe^e. ^^ iT- ij 13 THE OEM. ; , i H I i 4. Stand up ! stand up for Jesus , The strife will not be long ; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song. To him that overcometh, A crown of life shall be ; He with the King of glory Shall reign eternally. I 12 LITTLE CHILDREN LOVE THE SAVIOUR. 1. T ITTLE children love the Saviour. JLj Turn your waywarcl hearts to Him, He will guide you, He will lead you He'll protect, and love and bless you Through life's path-way dark and dim ; Lean on Him when you are weary, He'll support you with fond care ; For like you His angels are. . 2. Far away from mortal vision Lies a laud celestial bright, ^ Where a band of white-robed seraphs Chase away the shades of night ; Where ne'er comes a thought of evil To disturb the holy calm, For God shields His precious children From all fear of troubling harm. 3. Jesus died for you, dear children. Died that you might happy be ; That ypu might from sin and anguish Be at last for ever free. Can yQV}» jWaU you slight His goodness WaikiR^ sinful pleasure's way ? And forget '^,oJ^r„,(^ily duties, Offeriiig Him your pray'rs and praise. 14 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNg. 4. Oh ! there's joy in rightly doinfl:, Tha r'' [^""^ ^^ ^^^« «r sin : Ihen obey the risen Saviour, T? j^I^li?"^®^^ heaven you'd win Read the Bible: it will pJnt you WhArifK "?^ '^^°'' ^^' '^''ss on high Where there's rest for all the weary^ ' And our lov'd ones never die HE > Him, 1 ess you im; reary. 14 ! 1 IS bt; I 1 s raise. 13 THE SHINING WAF. 1. rpHE pearly gates are open wide X I see the bright array ; On either side the angels glide, To keep the shining way • And httle children learn ?o find wi Tij®.'^^^*^^ angels trod, ' Ihe Shining Way of God. 2. ^V^^n 3tor«,s i and darkness clouds, (In o,-fi • K"^ Pi'grims's day, On either side the angels glide, ^ And brighter gleams the morning light ^ehind the gentle rod, ^^ ^ ' For Christ's redeemed more clearly see, The Shining Way of God. * ^' "^"^ Toi. Tllu^ *?^ ^^'^^^ «^'^^ts, ^or walk they theie alone • On either side the angels glide ' - And flliZt^TJ; ^^« ^^"-one ; wear a starrv crown Whil mortals tire and plod, For Christ's redeem'd are thos iho fehmiug Way of God •e who tread. 15 'ii; I I ■! .1 THE GKM. 14 Oil COME LET us SING, 1. /~\H come let us sing ! \J Our youthful hearts new swelling To God above, a God of love ; Oh come let us sing. Our joyful spirits glad and free, With high emotions rise to Thee, In heavenly melody — Oh come let us sing ! 2. Oh swell, swell the song, His praises oft repeating ; His Son He gave our souls to save — Oh swell, swell the song. The humble heart's devotion bring, "Whence gushing streams of love do spring While youthful voices ring With sweet-swelling song. 3. We'll chant, chant His praise — Our lofty strains now blending ; A tribute bring to Christ our King, ^ And chant, chant His praise ! Our Saviour, Prince, was crucified, ** 'Tis finished," then He meekly cried, And bowed His head and died — Then chant, chant His praise. 4. All full chorus join. To Jesus condescending. To bless our race with heavenly grace, All full chorus join ! To God, whose mercy on us smiled, And Holy Spirit, reconciled By Christ, the meek and mild All full chorus join i 16 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 16 f 15 A CROWN FOR THE YOUNG. 17 1. "T KNOW there's a crown for the saints of renown, X And for saints whose good deeds are unsung ; But oh say, is it true, if their days are but few, That a crown is laid up for the young ? Chorus. — Yes, yes, yes, I know there's a crown for the young ; If their lives daily prove that the Saviour they love, I know there's a crown, etc. 2. The youthful shall stand in that beautiful land, And the song of salvation shall sing ; And the infant of days strike its harp in the praise, Of Immanuel, its Saviour and King. — Chorus. 3. The noble of birth, and the poor of the earth, Both the man and the youth and the child, If in Jesus they trust, when they rise from the dust Shall be crowned in the land undetiled. — Chorus 16 BEAUTIFUL RIVER. 18 1. C ;t,<_ 'r'.- 2. As He looked in love from the world above, Our misery filled His eye : And a world to save, His Son He gave, On the shameful tree to die. — Chorus. 3. Let His praise be spread, *twas the Lamb who bled To deliver us from woe. He endured tho cross, the disgrace, the loss ; Let His praise for ever flow. — Chorus. 4. Now exalted high o'er the earth and sky. He delights to bless us still ; Bends in mercy down, our young lives to crown, And our longing souls to fill. — Chorus, 6. On the cross He hung for the old and yoiing. But He loves the children best ; To His arms we'll fly, on His grace rely, And secure His promised rest. — Chorus. ;.« i. i i^ u SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. ind; lot" 21 lofty skies, e, who bled Bs; [•own, 20 THE FOUNTAIN. 22 1. /^H, there is a fountain that never is dry, \J The wounds of Immnnuel that fountain supply : From ages to ages the crimson stream Hows, To cleanse tlfe polluted and lighten their woes. 2. 'Tis there in his childhood a sinner may go, And manhood may wash till he' s whiter than snow ; And age, by his sins and his sorrows oppressed, May find in the wounds of the Saviour a rest. 3. No vileness too vile for that fount to remove, No sinner too sinful its virtues to prove ; If conscience reproaches, if terrors appall, 'Twas opened for you, for 'twas opened for all. , 4. Then come to the fountain so gushing and red ; A tempest of wrath mutters over your head. And the moments of mercy ar* passing away; Then come to the fountain, poor sinner to-day. 21 1. SWEET HOUR OP PRAYER. 2a a.- SWEET hour of prayer ! sweet hour of prayer That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne, Make all my wants and wishes known : In seasons of distress and grief. My soul has often found relief: And oft escaped the tempter's snare, '. By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. Ir - 2. Sweet hour of prayer ! sweet hour of prayer ! Thy wings shall my petition bear. To Him whose truth and faithfulness, Engage the waiting soul to bless ; THE OEM. And since Ho bids me seek His face, Believe His word, and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him ray every care, ' • And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer ! 3. Sweet hour of prayer ! sweet hour of prayer ! May I thy consolation share ; Till, from Mount Pisgnh's lofty height, ,. , I view my homo, ami take my flight : _ \ ' This robe of flesh Til drop and rise, To seize the everlasting prize ; And shout, while passing though the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of praver ! I 22 1. /ii HOSANNA. 24 WHAT arc those soul reviving strains, Which echo thus from Salem's plains ; What anthems loud, and louder still, So sweetly sound from Zion's hill ? Chorus. — " Glory, glory !" let us sing, While heav'n and earth with '* Glory !" ring : Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the Lamb of God I *' Glory, glory !" let us sing, I While heav'n and earth with "Glory !" ring: Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the Lamb of God. 2. Lo, 'tis a youthful chorus sings *' Hosanna to the King of K" ^s!'* The Saviour comes, and they proclaim Salvation sent in Jesus' name. — Chorus, 3. Messiah's name shall joy impart, •/ . Alike to Jew and Gentile heart ; . i He bled for us, He bled for you • And we will sing Hosanna too. — Chorus. 4. Proclaim hosannas loud and clear ; ^ See David's Son and Lord appear ; ?.. All praise on earth to Him be given, And '* Glory!" shout through highest heaven.— CAo. I I Ri't\'*S^-^'^')£^^^j£^iIkj SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 23 OF SUCH IS THY KINGDOxM. 25 1. TjOUND the throne in glory, f , '• | XV Happy children throng, ^ V. And redemption's story, * \ »" Wakes the harp and song. ^ • On the verdant mountain, , , By the shining stream, Or the living fountain, /'. ' Jesus is their theme. Chorus. — Glory to the Lnmb, praise Him and adore, Glory to the Lamb for evermore. 2. Eobes of snowy whiteness, Beautiful and rare, Crowns of radiant brightness, Those blest children wear ; Safe from death's bereavement, Sorrow and the grave, Free from sin's enslavement Vict'ry's palm they wave. — Chorus, 3. Now their skilful fingers - ' Sweep the golden lyre ; Not a harper lingers ;. .« < In that ransomed choir ; . , ;* . Voices sweetly blending .., / With the tuneful string, , , - To the throne ascending, Praise the heavenly King. — Chorus, 4. Children now sojourning In a world of sin, • - From your follies turning . f Strive to enter in : Let your young affections Round the Saviour twine ; And 'mid heaven's attractions .ic; .xji . ^^^ 8haU sing and shine. — Chorut. '4 tStv 7/r, \ \ It 4i ' TUE OEM. 24 v-^.v'JUST AS I AM. 1. TUST as I am, without one plert, n J But that Thy blood was Hhed for me, And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee, Lamb of Qod, 1 come. 2. Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot — To Thee whoso blood can cleanse each spot, Lamb of God, I come. , .- ■ • '■' '.•'.?'•■■■ 8. Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, "With fears within, and foes without — Lamb of God, I come. 4. 5. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind ; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am. Thou wilt receive, * Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve, Because Thy promise I believe — • ' Lamb of God, I come. i'i •i : SAFE AT HOME. 29 1. "TTTHEN the battle is fought, and the victory won, VV Life's trials are ended, and life's duties done, Then Jesus our Saviour will welcome us home. No more in this desert of sin we shall roam. Chorus. — Safe, safe at home, safe, safe at home, No more to roam, no more to roara. Safe, safe at home, safe, safe at home, No more, no more to roam. /'f ■>.■"■• . 2. The most youthful soldier will then have a share, In heavenly mansions prepared for us there; The song of redemption from infants shall swell. As of Jesus, to wondering angels, they tell — Chorus. 3. Though taken from earth, in life's earliest morn, The crown of our Saviour we'll ever adorn. 4 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. m. 29 victory won, duties done, Iiome, im. afo at home, re to roam, ife at home, m. a share, Jre; 1 swell, II — Chorus. t morn, '"§ I More bright than the stars, will Thy ransomed ones shine, For the radiance, dear Sayiour's eternally Thine 'T^mn. ^^. .::,:<., Chorus. 4. Oh, then will our hearts swell with rapture supreme, *^ For Jesus, Thy glories will over us beam, Our minds, with the riches of wisdom bo stored, . ±or God will be known and for ever adored.— ,--:^ Chorus. -— ♦■ 28 "f.f ■■1, "^ ; f,;, "i i.i - .-. COME AND WELCOME. 1. r\ COME, children come, \J To the Saviour to-day; Come for all things are ready haste ye away : 30 ■* \vV Chorus.— Come and welcome, come and welcome. Come and welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, Come and welcome to Jesus, nor longer delay. 2. He invites you to come. To His word now attend , He calls you in love — He's the children's best friend. Come and welcome to Jesus, The children's kind Friend.— Chorus. 3. He died that the souls, Of the children might live . ;- He lives now in glory Their prayers to receive ; f f '^ i Come and welcome to Jesus— i '_' Repent and believe. — Chorus. I ■ . / I I ! i { ■'iHYll THB QBM. ■':wj:^ :f.;.;':. ■ ^'l 4. The Spirit says " Come," His gentle voice hear To-day pray for pardon '- While Jesusiis near : Come and welcome to Jesus, While He is so near. — Chorus, n- •r?*»'o 29 JESUS LOVES ME. s>' '»s- 'Hi 31 1. TESUS loves me ! this I know, t) For the Bible tells me so Little ones to Him belong. They are weak but He is strong. CAorw*.— Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so 2. Jesus loves me ! He who died, Heaven's gate to open wide ; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in. — Chorus, 8. Jesus loves me ! ev*ry day »:;. . . Watches o*er me lest I stray ; ;. ;j.; From His shioing mercy seat, Guides my trembling, erring feet. — Chorus 4. Jesus loves me ; He will stay , , Close beside me all the way, '■ If I love Him, when I die / w He will take me home on high. — Chorus. I 30 ■'•■ :?"^*TT "T LIFE A RACE. 32 -tiii. 1, npHIS life is a race, JL And brief is the space "^^^ la ifhioh the great prize most be won ; 31 Bsus loTes me, ble tells me so iorus. t. — Chorus Chorus. 32 m; SABBATH SCHOOL BTMNS. r; Then do not delay, • For happy are they, Who early determine to run. h r^ ^r * t- Chorus. — Run in the race, run in the race. Run in the race for glory. 2. At once then begin, ,^ .^ ' Cast off ev'ry sin And weight that encum'bers the soul ; And enter the track, :i^ lU::^ And never look back, Till safely arrived at the goal. — Chorus. 3. When faint and oppressed, ' '* Some foe may suggest, *' 'T were better the race to give o'er ;'* But do not sit down ; Just think of the crown. And that will revive you once more. — Chorus. 4. Yes, think of the crown, ' And let the world frown, ? V 'T is better by far than its smile ; It shall not destroy ; And as for its joy, .-',,i-; n,. It only allures to defile. — Chorus, o. Awake then, arise ; ^-*r \ Contend for the priie; .^uMimhiA^ ^ What glories around it are flung; .i;j Oh fly from the path, That leads down to wrath, And run for the Crown while you've young. * i'li i I ;■ 1 I ■ i i i i I THE OEM. 31 CHRISTMAS CAROX. ' 1. "WTTE three kings of Orient are, VV Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain. Moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Chorus, — Oh star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, Still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect Light. 2. Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again — King for ever. Ceasing never Over us all to reign. — Chorus, 8. Frankincense to offer have I ; Incense owns a deity nigh ; Prayer and praising All men raising, Worship Him, God on high. — Chorus, 4. Myrrh is mine ; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gath'ring gloom — Sorrowing, sighing, • Bleeding, dying. Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. — Chorus. 6. Glorious now behold Him arise, ' King and God and Sacrifice ; ■■-■--■' Heaven singing ^ ■ Hallelujah ; * Joyous the earth replies. — Chorus. a 33 SAKBATH SCIIOOIi HYMNS. 13 ifar, It, IS. 1 . 32 A BEAUTIFUL HOME. 1. m HERE'S a beautiful home for thee, brother, _L A home, a home for ihee ; In that land of bliss where pleasure is, There, brother, > a home for thee. Chorus.— A beautiful home for thee, brother, A. beautiful home for thee ; In that laud of bliss where pleasure is. There, brother, 's a home for thee. 2. There's a beautiful rest for thee, brother, A rest, a rest for thee ; In those mansions above where all is love. There, brother, 's a rest for ihee —Chorus. 3. There's a beautiful crown for thee, brother, A crown, a crown for thee, When the battle is done^ and the victory won, Our Saviour will give it to ihee.— Chorus. 4. There's a beautiful robe for thee, brother, A robe, a robe for thee ; A robe of white, so pure and bright, A glorious robe for ihee.— Chorus. 5. Wilt seek that beautiful home, brother, That home, that home above ; In that land of light, where all is bright, That land where all is love ^—Chorus. 34 33 AROUND THE THRONE 1. A ROUND the throne of God in heav'n, -£1l Thousands of children stand ; Children whoso sins are all forgiven, ; ' " A holy happy band, '%. Singing, Glory, glory. Glory be to God on high. 35 • . ; . THE OEM. ,, 2. In flowing robes of spotless ivhite See every one arrayed ; Dwelling in everlasting light, And joys that never fade, Singing, Glory, glory, glory.' 3. What brought them to that world above — ' ' That heaven so bright and fair, Where all is peace and joy and love ? How came those children there? Singing. Glory, glory, glory. 4. Because the Saviour shed His blood To wash away their sin : Bathed in that pure and precious flood, , Behold them white and clean, \ ' Singing, Glory, glory, glory. 5. On earth they sought the Saviour's grace, On earth they loved His name; ,. So now they see Hia blessed face, And stand*before the Lamb, Singing, Glory, glory, glory. 34 ••J,t. •fa?/^t' ■»•>]! If; it*^1 .}*>Jt HO'V^ :' ■' WONT YOU VOLUNTEER? 36 i 'i'P " 1. /^OME, boys, come, girls, woiit you volunteer? \j If you'd reign in heaven above, you must battle here ; ' ' Say not, say not, wo are weak and few ; Only battle for the right, God will strengthen you. CAorMS.— March on, march on, singing as you go ; March on, march on, do not fear the foe ; March on, march on, singing as you go ; March on, march on, do not fear the foe. % 8ABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 2. Come, boys, come, girls, wont jou volunteer ? Youthful soldiers of tlie cross, to our ranks repair : List not, list not, to the world and sin, Turn away from foes without, atd from foes within Chorus. — Mcr'jii on, march on, etc. 3. Come, boys, come, girls, wont you volunteer? Jesus bought you with His blood ; how can you forbear ? Sinful, dying, to your help He flew : Wont you love and live for Him who has died for you ? Chorus. — March on, march on, etc. 4. Come, boys, come, girls, wont you volunteer? Soon the vict'ry shall be yours, if you persevere; Singing, shining, on a heavenly throne, You shall strike a harp of gold and wear a golden crown. Chorus. — March on, march on, etc. 35 OH ! WE LOVE TO COME. 1. /^H ! .we love to come to our Sabbath home, \J And learn of our teachers dear, Who points us with love, to our home above, And the crown that awaits us there. 2. Oh ! we love to come to our Sabbath home. When the six days' toil is o'er, And read and sing of our heavenly King, And learn to lovo Him more. 3. Oh ! we love to come to our Sabbath home, But we would not come alone ; W;e would each bf'ing in, from the depths of siu, /v Some wretched) wandering one. Ml I'll '•I I J .Ill THE GEM. 4. Whose feet now stray in the broad, broad way, Who kuow not of God or heaven, Amd would bid them taete of the blessed feast, Which our Father's love hath given, 5. Then toil we on till the race is won, And the pearly giites unfold, And we find our rest on the Saviour's breast, At home in the city of gold. 36 BRIGnT HILLS OF GLORY. 38 i 1. /^H, give me a harp on the briglit hills of glory, \J A home when life's sorrows are o'er, Where joys that await the meek and the lowly, Will more than lost Eden restore. Chorus. — Where the new song of glory. Is the theme of the holy, And the ransomed are safe evermore. 2. Oh, there let me roam on the banks of the river, Escorted by nngels along : And with them adore the Bounteous Giver, Whose love is rehearsed by the throng. ^ Chorus. — Where the new song is given To the loved ones in heaven And the angels re-echo the song. 3. There sweetly we'll rest in those mansions for ever,] And bask in the fulneFS of love, Where the fields are all bright with flowrets that never| Shall wither in Eden above. Chorus. — There the new song of pardon, • Is the theme over Jordan, And each harp swells the chorus of love. SABBATH SCHOOL HTMNS. •oad way, ised feast, brenst, lY. ills of glory, >'er, he lowly, rlory, fe evermore, the river, iiver, rong. 'H ven ^en e song. ions for ever,! :'ets that never! rdon, LoruB of love. |. Oh, who has prepared this banquet of pleasures In the heaven's sweet bower of rest ! And bid us partake of all its rich treasures, And waits now to welcome each guest ? Chorus. — It is Jesus our Saviour, And we'll praise Him for ever, When we're safe in those mansions of rest >/ 40 mi 1. THE GOLDEN CITY. WE seek the golden city, The city of our King, And as we journey thither. We joyfully will sing. Chorus* — Come, friends, come, friends, together let us sing. Of the Golden City, the beautiful Golden City, Of the Golden City, the City of our King. 2. lis walls are built of jasper. Its streets are of pure gold, AnJ countless are the glories Which we shall there behold -CAorw*. 3. The pearly gates stand open. For there they have no night. Nor sun, nor moon, nor candle, The Lamb — He is their light.- CAorw*. 4. And there is no more sorrow, Nor pain, nor death, nor sin, For nought that worketh evil , Shall ever enter in. — Chorus. 5. And there Life's crystal river Eternally shall flow, While leaves to heal the nations Close b^ its waters grow. — Chorus. •Ji^'tT^'T^W- ^HE GEM. lul i , I ill 6. But through the Golden City, " Our loudest praise shall ring, ^ *'; When we behold our Saviour, Our Prophet, Priest, and King! — Chorus 38 HAPPY DAY, HAPPY DAY. 1. T)11ESERVED by thine Almighty power, M Lord, our Maker, Saviour, King, And brought to see this hnppy hour. We come Thy praises here to sing, '<' Chorus. — Happy day, happy day. Here in Thy courts we'll gladly stay, And at Thy footstool humbly pray, That Thou wouldst take our sins away, Happy day, happy day, .r When Christ shall wash our sins away. 2. We praise Thee for Thy constant care. For life preserved, for mercies given, Oh, may we still those mercies share, And taste the joy of sins forgiven. — Chorus. 3. We praise Thee for the joyful news. Of pardon through our Saviour's blood : Lord, incline our hearts to choose. The road to happiness and God. — Chorus. 4. And when on earth our days are done, "^ Grant, Lord, that we at length may join, Teachers and scholars, round Tliy throne. The song of Moses and the Lamb. — Chorus. 42 39 WE LOVE TO SING TOGETHER. 1. "XTTE love to sing together. Our hearts and voices one ; 48 w •i SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. To praise our heavenly Father, And His eternal Son. Chorus. — We love, we love, we love, we love, We iove to sing together. 2. We love to pray together, To Jesus on His throne, And ask that He will ever ' ^ Accept us as His own. ^ We love, we love, &c. 3. 4. We love to read together, The Word of saving truth, Whose light is shining ever To guide our early youth. We love, we love, &c. We love to be together, Upon the Sabbath day, And strive to help each other Along the heavenly way. We love, we love, &c. — ♦- 40 MARCHING ALONG. 44 1. rpHE children are gath'ring from near and from far, I The trumpet is sounding tho call for the war, The conflict is raging, 'twill be fearful and long, ^[^ We'll gird on our armour and be marching along. ^ Chorus. — Marching along, we are marching along, Qird on the armour and be marching along, ^ The conflict is raging, 'twill be fearful and long. Then gird on the armour and be marching along. 2. The foe is before us in battle array, But let us not waver nor turn from the way, The Lord is our strength, be this ever our song^ With courage and faith we are marching along. Chorus. — Marching along, &0.V » THE OEM. 8. We've listed for life, an(twill camp on tbe field, "With Chriet as our Captain, we never will yield, The •• sword of the Spirit," both trusty and strong, We'll hold in our hands as we're marching along. Chorus. — Marching along, &o. " 4. Through conflicts and trials our crowns we must win, For here we contend 'gainst temptation and sin, But one thing assures us, we cannot go wrong, If trusting our Saviour, while marching along. Chorus. — Marching along, &c. \ I • 1 >■■ 41 46 1. SWEETLY SINGING. I KNOW 'tis Jesus loves my soul. And makes the wounded sinner whole ; My nature is by sin defiled, Yet Jesus loves a little child. Chorus. — Sweetly, sweetly, sweetly singing, Letus praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, bringing Happy voices, voices, voices, ringing, ' i Like tbe songs of angels around the throne./ ' 2. How kind is Jesus, how good ! 'Twas for my soul He shed His blood : For children's sake He was reviled For JesuB loves a little child. — Chorus. *3. When I offend by thought or tongue. Omit the right or do the wrong. If I repent, he's reconciled. For Jesus loves a little child. — CAoru«. *' 4. To me may Jesus now impart, ' : * Although so young a gracious heart : Alas, I'm oft by sin defiled. Yet Jesus loves a little child. — Chorus. ,<■"' '^.t.-.'^--'- . --«i5^;C>'»S mi n the field, • will yield, sty and strong, ching along. 0. OS we must win, )n and sin, ' go wrong, Qg along. 46 I, er whole ; Him, bringing » hrone.i ■f )d: •■ rus. 'US. 'W: US, SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. f42 ON CALVARY'S HEIGHTS. 1. i^N Calv'ry's heights amazing grace behold ! V/ And let it e'er be told. That love divine alone, ' Could thus for sin atone. OnCalv'ry's heights, Amazing love behold ! [ 2. On Calv'ry's heights the one Re(i ler dies I The heavenly message fl?*^^ With pardon full to give- That all who look may live. •On Calv'ry's heights, Amazing love behold. 3. On Calv'ry's heights a dying Saviour pleads. For rebels intercedes ; He sots the captive free, A son and heir to be. On Calv'ry's heights. Amazing love behold. 4. To Calv'ry's heights the little children brin'- • Permit them there to cling, '^ ' Forbid them not. He cries, ■ Of such my kingdom is. On Calv'ry's heights, ; : Amazing love behold. **, 6. Cn Calv'ry's heights Faith spreads her eagle wia^^F While hope exultant sings ; ^ ° Love doth the conquest win, Victor of death and sin. On Calv'ry's heights, Amazing love behold. 47 ) i \ t 1 J' 1 rv i 1 : 1 i H ! ii|i ^iiliii! Hj THE GEM. 43 SAY, WILL YOU BE THERE 1. T>EYOND this life of hopes and fears, r> Beyond this world of griefs and tears, There is a region fair. It knows no change and no decay, No night, but one unending day. say, will you be there ? 48 1 i 1 ^ ! i 1 ll ii 2. Its glorious gates are closed to sin, Nought that defiles can enter in To mar its beauty rare. Upon that bright eternal shore, Earth's bitter curse is known no more. say, will you be there ? 8. No drooping form, no tearful eye. No hoary head, no weary sigh. No pain, no grief, no care ; But joys which mortals may not know, Like a calm river, ever flow — j say, will you be there ? J 4. "Who shall be there ? The lowly here — All those who serve the Lord in fear. The world's proud mockery dare ! "Who, by the Holy Spirit led. Rejoice the narrow path to tread— "^ 0, they shall all be there ! 6. Those who have learnt at Jesus* cross. All earthly gain to count but loss. So that His love they share ; Who, gazing on the Crucified, By faith can say, ** For me He died ;" 0, they shall all be there ! \iil> aT 'I4U •v ' » ^ ^ "» 48 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. ' 44 • GOD IS THERE. 1. "TTTHEN o'er earth h breaking VV Rosy light, and fair Morn afar proclaimeth, Sweetly "God is there." When the spring is wreathing Flower rich and rare, On each leaf is written, !; ,,_. Nature's '* God is there." '^ 4 49 1-' :'« ^JSO £?') 2. When the storm is howling Thro' the midnight air. Fearfully its thunder Tells us "God is there.' /,,; All the wide world's treasures, Rich, or grand, or fair, In each feature beareth, Graveu '* God is there." 3. In the Sabbath school-room, As we join in prayer, -. Each devout petition, ; Tells us '* God is there." , Kindly, teachers point us, ^,, With regard and care, i V, To the heavenly mansions. Saying '* God is there." • . 4. Let us learn those lessons' , ;- Taught us everywhere, ; If to evil tempted, Think that " God is there." Then at last with angels. Ever blight and fair. We'll strike our harps in heaven. And see, "God is there," ;>;"> i iliii ml I 1 ' m I!' i( .'if m "" li II !i I iiMHiiir mi m l\n 45 IHE OEM. 0, WE ARE VOLUNTEERS. 50 sin, °' ^"" 'be f Offers of « ^>" with such a Lead«i. ^. ' ^«»'1<"- we are sure to win. ■ Oi:S^:J:ZtMl ''; -"- o^ the cove > We go 4th. but not ?o ham '^^ '"^S" "^ '»"« / vain, """"">""« for earthly honours ■fis a bright immortal crown ti..» ' ' gam— CAo^-a,, "' ""wn that we seek to 3. Our ^._„,,„ the fieiO. pressing bara on ever, attaol:; ' "'''='' """^ '''ong, ever ready to ^'^i-r^l-'^.^.^f'-'^P-., if we'd drive ^•0. glorious is the struggle in Which we draw the . ^ shore to shore? '" ""' " »''»" 'each from And H,s people shall be Messed for evermore- Chorus. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. |46 ' WILL YOU MEET US ? 1. CJAT, brothers, will you meet us i5 Say, brothers, will you meet us, Say, brothers, will you meet us, On Canaan's happy shore ? 2. By the grace of God we'll meet you, By the grace of God we'll meet you, By the grace of God we'll meet you, Where parting is no more. 3. Jesus lives and reigns for ever, Jesus lives and reigns for ever, Jesus lives and reigns for ever, On Canaan's happy shore. 4. Glory, glory, hallelujah, Glory, glory, hallelujah, Qloyyj glory, hallelujah. For- ever, evermore. 61 47 WHO SHALL SING, IF NOT THE 52 CHILDREN. 1. "XTTHO shall sing, if not the children ? VV Did not Jesus die for them ? May they not, with other jewels. Sparkle in His diadem ? Why, unless the songs of heaven. They begin to practice here f Why to them were voices given — Bird-like voices, sweet and clear ? 2. There's a choir of infant songsters, White-robed, round the Saviour's throne ; Angels cease, and waiting, listen ! Oh ! 'tis sweeter than their own ! N iflvl THE GEM. Faith can hear the rftpturous choral, When her ear is upward turned ; Is not this the same, perfected. Which upon the earth they learned ? 8. Jesus, when on earth sojourning. Loved them with a wondrous love ; And will He, to heaven returning, Faithless to His blessing prove'? On His throne of glory seated, Still He loves to hear thom sing ; Loves to hear their gladsome voices, Praise their Maker, Saviour, King. :'-i!. ill. 1 !l : : 48 THE GOSPEL SHIP. 53 1. rpt^E gospel ship is sailing, I 'Sailing, sailing, • ' The gospel ship is sailing, Bound for Canaan's happy shore. All who would ship for glory, Glory, glory. All who would ship for glory, Come and welcome, rich and poor. Glory, hallelujah ! All on board are sweetly singing, ' Glory, Hallelujah! Hallelujah to the Lamb. 2. She has landed many thousands. Thousands, thousands, She has landed many thousands, On fair Canaan's happy shore ; . And thousands now are sailing, Sailing, sailing, And thousands now are sailing, " Yet there's room for thousands more. Glory hallelujah, &c. ral, rned ; learn Pd ? us love ; 'Ore;? sing ; >s, •> King. 53 SABBATH SCHOOL HYJINS. 8. Sails filled with heavenly breezes, lireezes, breezes Sails filled with heavenly breezes, Swistly glides the ship along ^ier company are singing, Singing, singing, ' ''- Her company are singing, Ulory, glory is their song. Glory, Hallelujah, &o. ' / - - .■— • ■ ,,-11 ■ J . .. -.) -_ Take passage now for glory Glory, glory, Take passage now for glory. Sailing o'er life's troubled s^a ; With us you shall be happy, Happy, happy, ' - With us you shall be harpy Happy through eternity. Glory, Hallelujah, &c. 4. -♦- — -■ 49 WE ARE ON OUR JOURNEY HOME. ^* "WVJ"®^°«"^ journey home. Wo 1, ly^^""® ^^"'^ ^"^ I^«rd is gone. We shall meet around the throne, Tn ih. ""f ^^ °^^^^« H^s people o&e, In the new Jerusalem, ' ,,, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, :^ 1° *he new Jerusalem. 2. We cansei that distant home, Va;^u ?^^"Sh clouds rise dark between • Faith views the radiant dome * And a lustre flashes k Jen ' ' ' ' l?rom the new Jerusalem, - / ) Jerusalem, &c. 54 Ill m THE GEM. 3. thou glory, shining far From the never-setting sun ! thou trembling morning star ! Soon our journey will be done To the new Jerusalem. Jerusalem, &c. 4. thou holy, heavenly home ! sweet rest, eternal there ! AVhen shall all the exiles come, Where they cease from earthly care, In the new Jerusalem. Jerusalem, &c. " ' 5. 1 our hearts are longing now, Heavenly mansions, fair to see ; Blessed Lord ! thy heavens bow, Raise, oh raise us up to Thee, To the new Jerusalem. Jerusalem, &c. I ^ llli 50 WE ARE COMING BLESSED SAVIOUR. 55 1. "TTTE are coming, blessed Saviour, We hear Thy gentle voice ; We would be Thine for ever. And in Thy love rejoice. Chorus. — We are coming, we are coming, , We are coming, blessed Saviour, We are coming, we are coming, We hear Thy gentle voice. 2. We are coming, blessed Saviour, : To meet that happy band. And sing with them for ever. And in Thy presence stand. — Chorus, SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 3. We are coming, blessed Saviour, Our Father's house we see — A glorious mansicn ever For children young as we. — Chorus. 4. We are coming, blessed Saviour, That happy home is ours ; If here we gain Thy favour, •— , We'll reach those fragrant bowers. — Cho. 51 DEAR FATHER, ERE WE PART. 1. "r\EAR Father, ere we part, I / Now let Thy grace descend, And fill our youthful hearts With peace from Christ our Friend, May show'rs of blessings from above, Descend and fill our hearts with love. 2. May we in after years, '' ■ ' With gratitude review, The service of this day, The work we now pursue; And speed our way to worlds above, With hearts all fired with holy love. 3. We know that soon on earth The fondest ties must end, — Our own most cherished hopes To death's cold band must bend. The fairest flowers in all their bloom, Must soon lie withered in the tomb. 4. Then, when our spirits leave These tenements of clay, May they to God who gave, , Ascend in endless day. And sing with parents, teachers, friends, That anthem sweet which never ends. 6& ' 'I H ! Ill if) III 1 ■ "I 1 ^ ■; 1 ' ['■ nliill ! 52 THE GEM. PARTING HYi\L\. 1. "TTOW pleasant thus to dwell below, Xl III fellowship of love ; Antl, though we part, 'tis bliss to know, The good shall meet abote : Chorus. — The good shall meet above, :' ggj3^ ' The good shall meet above ; And tho' we part, 'tis bliss to know, The good shall meet above. 2. Yes, happy thought ! when we are free From earthly grief and pain, In heaven we shall each other see, And never part again, Chorus, 3. The thildren who have loved the Lord, Shall hail their teachers there : And teachers gain the rich reward Of all their toil and care. ,•• ■■ r < (I 10 >y.-i Chorus. Chorus. — that will be joyful, joyful, joyful, that will be joyful, ' '; - To meet to part no more, On Canaan's happy shore ; If '• And sing the everlasting song, With those who've gone before. ;( 53 57 THE BETTER LAND. 1. "TTTHITHER, pilgrims, are you going, VV Going each with staff in hand ? We are going on a journey, Going at our King's command. Over hills, and plains, and valleys, We are going to His palace. Going to the better land. 58 1' SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 2. Fear ye not the way so lonely, You a little feeble band ? No, for friends, unseen, are near us, Holy angels round us stand. Christ our leader walks beside us. He will guard and He will guide us, Guide us to that better land. 3. Tell me, pilgrims, what you hope for In that far-off better land ? Spotless robes and crowns of glory From a Saviour's loving hand. We shall drink of life's clear rivor» We shall dwell with God for ever, In that bright, that better laud. 4. Pilgrims may we travel with you To that bright and beautiful land ? Come and welcome, come and welcome, Welcome to our pilgrim band. Come, oh come, and do not leave us. Christ is waiting to receive us. In that bright, that better land. 54 SWEET REST IN HEAVEN. 59 1. /^OME schoolmates, don't grow weary, \J But let us journey on. The moments will not tarry, » This life will soon be gone. Chorus. — There is sweet rest in heaven, There is sweet rest, , , , §fu li? U Yhere is sweet rest, ■** There is sweet rest in heaven. 2. We've listed for the army, j^,,,. ^i- .\>u i We've listed for the war ; ^,'f We'll fight until we conquer, ' --^ 4noll^— , By faith . -id humble grayer. — Chorus, THE GEM. 3. Oar Captain^a gone before us, He bids us all to come : High up in endless glory, He's fitted up our home. — Chorus. 4. And Jesus will be with us. E'en to our journey's end ; In every sore affliction His ** present help " to lend. — Chorus, 5. Then glory be to Jcfius, Who bought us with His blood, And glory be to Jesus, Who gives us every good. — Chorus. 55 iiiiii' :!| i I III I ROLL, JORDAN, ROLL. 60 1. TJOLL, Jordan, roll, X\) Thy foaming waters roll along ; No ill I fear, for Christ is near. His rod and staff are strong, My Lord will meet me on the shore, When heart and flesh shall fail ; His presence dear my soul will cheer, When deep in Jordan's vale. Chorus. — Oh ! swiftly the Jordan rolls. Its billows are dashing on the shore ; He'll bid the tide abase its pride, And bring me safely o'er. 2. Roll, Jordan, roll. Thy foaming waters roll along ; Beyond thee lies fair Paradise, Where Christ's redeemed belong. , , Tho' sin and Satan join their power, ' ~ ^ To plunge me in the deep. The raging foe cannot o'erthrow, The soul that Christ doih keep. — Chorus. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 3. Roll, Jordan, roll, Thy foaming waters roll along ; The hosts of God thy bed have trod With trumpet aud with song : Right through thy waves with pomp divine The fiery pillar passed, In days of yore, and brought them o'er To Canaan's land at last. — Chorus, •• 4. Roll, Jordan, roll. Thy foaming waters roll along ; Both young and old thy billows cold Awfiit — an endless throng. Through f^ar of death though tremblers lie In bondage all their life. My soul aspires with warm desires ' ^ In thee to end its strife. — Chorus. .■)6 NOTHING BUT LEAVES. 1. "vrOTHING but leaves ; the Spirit grieves J^ Over a wasted life. O'er sin committed while conscience slept, Promises made but never kept. Folly and shame and strife. Nothing but leaves, nothing but leaves. 2. Nothing but leaves ; no ripened sheaves Garner'd of life's fair grain : We sow our seed — lo, tares and weeds, ♦•; Words, idle words for earnest deeds ; Reaping, we find with pain Nothing but. leaves, nptt'og but leaves, 3. Nothing but leaves ; and memory weaves, ■ - No veil to hide the past ; And as we trace our weary way Counting each lost and midspent day, 01 4. . THE GKM. ,. • . Badly we find at last Nothing bat leavos, nothing but leaves. * ''d shall wo meet the Master so, ^earing our withered leaves T •a.ne Saviour looks for perfect fruit ; Stand wo before Him sad and mute, Waiting the word He breathes, ** Nothing but leaves ! nothing but leaves 1" iiii'ip 67 SHALL WE MEET BEYOND THE RIVER ? 62 1. C< HALL we meet beyond the river, iO Where the surges cease to roll, Where, in all the bright for ever. Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul ? Chorus. — Shall we meet, shall we meet. Shall we meet, shall we meet, Shall we meet beyond the river. Where the surges cease to roll ? 2. Shall we meet in that blest harbor, When our stormy voyage is o'er ; Shall we meet and cast the anchor, By the fair celestial shore. — Chorus, 3. Where the music of the ransomed Rolls in harmony around, And creation swells the chorus With its sweet melodious sound t-^Chorus, 4. Shall we meet with many a loved one, Torn on earth from our embrace ? Shall we listen to their voices. And behold them face to face ? — Chorus, 5. Shall we meet with Christ our Saviour, ^! When He comes to claim His own ? , Shall we hear Him bid us welcome. And sit down upon His throne t — Chorits, I ml SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. w THE GOLDEN SHORE. E are out on the ocean sailing, 63 Homeward bound we sweetly glide : We arc out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide. Chorus. — All the storms will soon be oyer, Then we will anchor in the harbor ; We are out on the ocean sailingi „ ^ I To a home beyond the tide ; We are out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide. 2. Millions now are safely landed. Over on the golden shore ; Millions more are on their journey, Yet there's room for millions more. — Cho, 3. Spread your sails, while heavenly breezes, Gently waft our vessel on ; '<• All on board are sweetly singing — . , - v >■ Free salvation is the song. — Chorutf 4.. When we all are safely anchored, ' "^ "^ . We will shout — our trials o'er ; ' We will walk about the city. And we'll sing for evermore. ■Chorus. 59 NO PARTING THERE. 1. TTTERE we meet to part again, XX Here we meet to part again, . ,: But when we meet on Canaan's plain, There'll be no parting there, ..A. J In that bright world above. .: Chorus. — Shout ! shout the victory. We're on our journey home. 64 />A' THE GEM. o liljiijSllii iilil'i''!::! 3. 4. Here we meet to part again, But when a Beat in heaven we gain, There'll be no parting there, In that bright world above. Chorus. — Shout ! shout the victory, Slq. Here we meet to part again. But there we shall with Jesus reign, There'll be no parting there, In that bright world above. Chorus. — Shout ! shout the victory, &c. Here we meet to part again, But when we join the heavenly train, There'll be no parting there. In that bright world above. Chorus. — Shout ! shout the victory, &c. — ^ 60 1. THE GOOD SHIP ZION. 65 WE are homeward bound to the land of light and love ; With a swelling sail we onward sweep ; Tho' the rude winds blow, there is One who rules above. Who will guard the weary sailor on the deep. Chorus. — In the good ship Zion we are tossing on the'tide, But the wild dark tempest soon shall cease ; All the danger over, she will sal'j at anchor nde, In the port of everlasting peace. 2. Though the billows rise, they shall nev^r overwhelm. Though the breakers roar upon the lee ; 'Mid the strife we'll sing, for we've Jesus at the helm, And He'll steer the good ship Zion o'er the sea. Chorus. 1 1 SABBATH SCHOOL HTMSS. 3. Tho' for ag9B past she has ploughed the stormy main. She's the stout Zion as of yore, Safe 'mid rocks and shoals and the fearful hurricane, She has thousands brought to Canaan's happy shore. — Chorus. 61 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 66 1. fT^ HE valleys and the mountains, I The woodland and the plain, "**" The rivers and the fountains, The sunshine and the rain, The stars that shine above me, The flowers that deck the sod. Proclaim aloud the glory of my God. Praises, holy adoration. Praises to the Godi above; Praises thro' the wide creation, Sound aloud His greatness and His love. 2. And shall the voice of nature Thus glorify its King ; And man, the noble creature. No grateful tribute bring ? Shall mercy strew His pathway, And all the senses please, And man withold the sacrifice of praise?. Praise Him, ye that live forever ; Praise Him every heart and voice ; Praise Him, He's the gloriojas giver, Praise Him in your sorrows and > our joys. 3. The word of life He gave us To guide us to the sky ; That He might justly save us, He sent His Son to die — f < ■ THE OEM. '-1 1 '. A To die in shame and anguish, ' To die a sacrifice ; i' To save us from the death that never dies. Praise Him praise Kim for salvation ; Praise Him, praise 11 im for His Son ; Praise Him every tribe and nation ; Praise Him for the ba.ttle He has won. fi t I 4. Then train your youthful voices To hymn His praise above ; , For he who hero rejoicos _ . ;. In Jesu's dying love, Around His throno in glory Shall all His lov.^ proclaim, And sing the Bong of Moses and the Lamb, Praiso Him, praise the eternal Father ; Praise Him, praise th' oternal Son ; Praise Him, praiso the Three together, Father, Son, and Sniiii, Three in One. 62 PRAISE TO THE CREATOR. L. M. 67 1. TT^ROM all that dwell below the skies, - JJ Let the Creator's praise arise, Let the Redeemer's name be sung, ,.-, Thro' every land by every tongue. ' 2. 8. Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord,^ Eternal truth attends Thy word ; v Thy name shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. In every land begin the song ; To every land the strains belong ; In cheerful sounds all voices raise. And fill the world with loudest praise., SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 63 JESUS CALLS YOU. 8.7 I. 64 67 LITTLE children, Jesus calls you! Listen to His blessed voice : Sinners try iu vain to shun it, Christians hail it and rejoice. Come then, children, join to sing Glory to our Saviour King. < i 2. Little children, come to Jesus ! See Him still inviting stand ! Hark ! He bids you loare destruction — Calls you to the bettor land ! ,' * Come then, children, join to sing Glory to our Saviour King ! 8. Little children, look to Jesus ! Look to Jesus ! look and live ! Jesus suffered death to save you ! Freest pardon He will give. Come then, children, join to sing Glory to our Saviour King ! 1. THE LAND BEYOND THE RIVER. 1^0 mortal eye that land bath seen, JL^ Beyond, beyond the river ; Its smiling valleys, hills so greer, *' • Beyond, beyond the river. Its shores are coming nearer, The skies are growing clearer, Each day it seemeth dearer, That land beyond the river. 7 r : Chorus. — We'll stand the storm, We'll stand the storm, * Its rage is almost over, ''*' We'll anchor in the harbor eoon, In the land beyond the river. 68 iKi ' ' BB 1^ -ir THE GEM. 2. No cankering care, nor mortal strife, Beyond, beyond the river ; But happy, never-ending life, ' ' » ? Beyond, beyond the river. '^ Through the eternal hours, God's love, in heav'nly showers, » Shall water faith'c fair flowers, ' ■ • In the land beyond the river. Chorus. — We'll stand the storm. S. That glorious day will ne'er be done, Beyond, beyond the river ; When we've the crown and kingdom won, Beyond, beyond the river. There is eternal pleasure, And joys that none can measure. For those who have their treasure In the land beyond the river. CAorw5.— We'll stand the storm. 4. When shall we look from Zion's hill, Beyond, beyond the river ; With endless bliss our hearts shall thrill, Beyond, beyond the river, i There angels bright are singing, ' ' There golden harps are ringing. We ne'er shall cease our singing, In the land beyond the river. Chorus. — We'll stand the storm. , 65 A SONG OF GLADNESS. 7.6. 1. A SONG, a song of gladness! J^ For though we here may part; Breathe not a note of sadness ; We still are joined in heart ; And long will we remember ,. This happy Sabbath day. 69 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 1 the storm. 2. Around Thy throne of glory, Blest Jesus, angels sing ; Telling to all the story Of Christ, the Saviour King. 'Tis this that tunes our voices, This happy Sabbath day. 3. Send us a parting blessing, Father from above ; May we. Thy grace possessing. Be saved to sing Thy love ; And spend in heaven forever, A long and happy day ! -^ d the storm. 66 CHILDREN CALLED TO CHRIST. 1. T IKE mist on the mountain, I A Like ships on the sea, So swiftly the years Of our pilgrimage flee ; In the grave of our fathers How soon we shall lie \ Dear children to-day To the Saviour fly. 2. How sweet are the flow'rets In April and May ! Bat often the frost makes , Them wither away, Like flowers you may fade ; Are you ready to die ? While " yet there is room " To the Saviour fly. 3. When Samuel was young, He first knew the Tord ; He slept in His smile. And rejoiced in His word ; 70 i;li' THE GEM. *.«! A '"-J h So most of God's children Are early brought nigh ; Oh, seek Him in youth — To Jesus now fly. 4. Do you ask me for pleasure, Then lean on His breast, For there the sin-laden And weary find rest. \ In the valley of death You will triumphing cry, " If this be called dying, 'Tis pleasant to die." 67 THE SABBATH 3CH00L. 1. rpHE Sabbath school's a place of prayer, 1 I love to meet my teachers there, I love to meet my teachers there. They teach me there that every one May find in heav'n a happy home, May find in heav'n a happy home. Chorus. — I love to go, I love to go, I love to go to Sabbath school, I love to go, I love to go, I love to go to Sabbath school. 2. In God's own book we're taught to read, How Christ for sinners groaned and bled ; That precious blood a ransom gave For sinful man, his soul to save. Chorus. — I love to go to Sabbath school. 3. In Sabbath school we sing and pray, "' And learn to love the Sabbath day ; That, when on earth oar Sabbaths end, A glorious rest in heaven we'll spend. Chorus. — I love to go to Sabbath school. 71 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 4. And when our days on earth are o'er, We'll meet in heaven tO part no more ; Our teachers kind we there shall greet And oh ! what joy 'twill be to meet, In heaven above to part no more. 68 THE PEARL THAT WORLDLINQS 72 COVET. 1. rpHE pearl that worldlings covet, I Is not the pearl for me ; Its beauty fades as quickly, As sunshine on the aea. But there's a pearl sought by the wise^ 'Tis called the pearl of greatest price, Tho' few its value see ; Oh, that's the pearl for me ! 2. The crown that decks the monarch, Is not the crown for me ; It dazzles but a moment, Its brightness soon will flee. But there's a crown prepared above, For all who walk in humble love ; Forever bright 'twill be ; Oh, that's the crown for me ! 2. The road that many travel Is not the read for me ; * It leads to death and sorrow. In it I would not be. But there's a road that leads to God, 'Tis marked by Christ's most precious blood, The passage here is free : * Oh, that's the road for me I ill il:l|l'!l;l 1 1 1 1 1 V, i iii! ii !lii" i\)\.> V , THE OEM. / 4i The hope that sinners cherish Is not the hope for me ; Most surely will they perish, Unless from sin made free ; But there's a hope that rests in God, And leads the soul to keep His word, And sinful pleasures flee ; Oh, that's the hope for me ! ..;<» 09 BEAUTIFUL LAND ON UIGIl. 73 1. mHERE'S a beautiful land on high, _L To its glories T fain would fly, ^Vhen by sorrows pressed down I long for my crown ' : In that beautiful land on high. Chorus. — In that beautiful land I'll be, From eartli and its cares set free ; My Jesus is there ; He's gone to prepare A place in that land for me. 2. There's a beautiful land on high, And my kindred its bliss enjoy ; Metliinks I now see how they're waiting for me In that beautiful land on high. , Chorm. — In that beautiful land, &c. 3. There's a beautiful land on high, And though here I oft weep and sigh. My Jesus hath said that no tears shall be shed In that beautiful land on high. Chorus, — In that beautiful land, &o. 4. There's a beautiful land on high, Where we never shall say ♦' good bye ;" : When over the river we're happy for ever, In that beautiful laud on high. Chorus, — In that beautiful land, &c. SABBATH ECHOOL HYMNS. 70 I. 7.3 ^^» long for my I be, set free • > 71 THE SAVIOUR'S LOVE. 6. 5. 1. TTTOW kind is the Saviour — Xl How great is His love ! To bless little children He came from above ; He left holy angels, And their bright abode, To dwell here with children, And teach them the road. 2. He wept in the garden. And died on the tree, To open a fountain, For sinners like rae; His blood is that fountain. Which pardon bestows. And cleanses the foulest Wherever it flows. 73 3. He went back to glory ; But left us His word, Which oft from our teachers ^ And pastors we've heard ; He sends forth His Spirit :. Our hearts to inflame, ' With joy in His service. And love to His name., THE HAPPY SONG. 1. "XTT^ ^^6 now in youths bright morning, VV Cheerily we're passing on ; .Toys around us sweetly dawning, ; Tell us joys may yet be won. Chorus. — We are young, and we are happy, * , We are happy, happy in our Bong. We are young, and we are happy, Happy, happy in our soDg. 74 I .«< THE QEH. 2. If the charms of earth are fleeting, ^ ^ ■ And should quickly pass away, Still the Holy Spirit's greeting, Shall not with thoee ohanns deoay. Chorus. — We are young, &c. 8. Wisdom's cheering voice invites us, To the feast of Jesus' love. And a foretaste here delights us, . On our way to realms above. Ckonu.-r-yfe are young, &q. 4. When we cross the shining portal On the banks of yonder shore, And are clothed in robes immortal. We'll be happy evermore, Chorus. — We are young, &c. 72 THE NEW JERUSALEM. D. C. M. 75 1. TERUSALEM, my happy home, tJ Name ever dear to me ! ! When shall my labours have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee ? When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls, And pearly gates behold ? Thy bulwarks, with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold ? 2. ! when, thou city of my God ! ' Shalt I thy courts ascend, Where congregations ne'er break up. And Sabbaths have no end ! :: If There happier bowers than Eden'g bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know : Blest seats I through rude and stormy scenes I onward press to you. pliliii BABBATH SCHOOL HTMNS. 3. Why sboald I shrink at pain and woe. Or feel at death, dismay ? Tye Canaan's goodly land in yiew, And realms of endless day ! Jerusalem, my happy home. My Boul still pants for thee ; Then shall my labours have an end When I thy joy shall see. 73 WE LOVE TO MEET. 6's. 1. "TESUS, we love to meet, tf On thia Thy ho)j dv^y. We worship round Thy seat, • On this Thy holy day. Thou tender heavenly Friend, To Thee our prayers ascend ; O'er our young; spirits bend, On this Thy holy day. 2. We dare not trifle now, On this Thy holy day. In silent awe we bow, On this Thy holy day. Check every wandering thought, ,t And let us all be taught To serve Thee as we ought. ,^,,^,. On this Thy holy day. 3. We listen to Thy word, On this Thy holy day. Bless all that we have heard. On this Thy holy day. Go with us when we part, And to each youthful heai t Thy saving grace impart. On this Thy holy day. 6 75 ',ii\ ' THE OEM. ! I I iH 1 1 I! 74 BEAUTIFUL LAND OF ;REST. 76 1. TERUSALEM, for ever bright, J Beautiful land of rest, Uo winter there, nor chill of night, Beautiful land af rest ! ' The dripping cloud is chased away, .. The sun breaks forth in endless day. ^ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, The beautiful land of rest. i Chorus. — Beautiful land, beautiful land, Beautiful land of rest. Beautiful land, beautiful land, Beautiful land of rest. 2. We long to see thy pearly gates, Beautiful land of rest, ' . O, for its op'ning still we wait, Beautiful land of rest ! And when our cares and toils are o'er. Those who have crossed the stream before, "Will welcome us to Canaan's shore, To the land of rest. '^ Chorust. — Beautiful land, &c. 3. Our waiting heart with rapture beats, Beautiful land of rest, " ^ When shall we walk thy golden streets. Beautiful land of rest? We're marching onward, staff in hand, Toward that holy, happy land, ,",,;/ And soon we'll meet the pilgrim band, la the land of rest. Chorus. — Beautiful land, &c. 4 Unto the river's banks we've come, Beautiful land of rest. Each moment brings us nearer home, Beautiful land of rest I 8ABUAT1I SCHOOL UYiMNS. There millions vho*ve the victory found, Have laid their cross and armour down ; Still "we are striving for the crown, In the laud of rest. Chorus. — Beautiful land, &c. 75 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. 1. T)LEST be the tio that binds S.M. 77 Our hearts in Christian love ; The fellownliip of kuidred minds 'f Is like to that above. 2. Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers ; , , Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3. When we asunder part It gives us inward pain, But we shall still be joined in heart, And iiope to meet again. . , 4. This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way ; While each in expectation lives. And longs to see the day. 6. From sorrow, toil and pain, ^ ' - And sin we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign, Through all eternity. « < 76 THE SABBATH. 7'8. 1. QAFELY through another week io God has brought us on our w^ay, Let us now a blessing seek. Waiting in His courts to-day, — Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest. 77 THE GEM. :0. 2. While we seek supplies of grace, Through the dear Redeemer's name, Show Thy reconciling face, Take away our sin and shame ; From our worldly cares set .free, May we trust this day in Thee. 77 CANAAN. 1.- /^OME, children, let us sweetly sing, \J We are bound for the land of Canaan ; All glory give to Christ our King, Wo are bound for the land of Canaan. Chorus. — Oh, Canaan, bright Canaan, We are bound for the land of Canaan. Canaan, it is my happy home, We are bound for the land of Canaan. 2. Come then and join our happy band, We are bound for the land of Canaan : To ever dwell at Christ's right hand, We are bound for the land of Canaan. Chorus. — Canaan, &c. 3. Then louder still our songs shall rise — We are bound for the land of Canaan : When we are far beyond the skies — We are bound for the land of Canaan. . ;, Chorus. — Canaan, &c. 78 78 ijiii liiili! HEAVENLY TEACHING, 8.7.4. 79 1. HEAVENLY Father! we draw near Thee, With the voice of joy and praise; In our childhood taught to fear 'Tbeo, Taught the knowledge of 'iby ways, We would pi also Thee, Love and serve Thee all our days. liii SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 2. When we think how mnch we owe Thee, Lord, Thy goodness we adore : Though we but begin to know Thee, Tlij kind teaching we implore ; Thus instructed, May we know and lovo Thee more. 8. Thanks to Thee for every blessing ; Moit of all for saving grace : Oh ! may we, that grace possessing, Keach at length the blissful place Where Thy children Dwell with Thee and see Thy face. 79 JESUS THE REFUGE. 7's 1. yESUS, lover of my soul, t) Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, Whilo the tempest still is higbj, Hide me, my Saviour, hide Till the storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide, receive my soul at last. 2. Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee ; LeT.ve, oh ! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee ia etay'd, All my help from Thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 8. Plenteous grace with Thee is found ; Grace to pardon all my sin ; Let tbo healing streams abound. Make and keep me pure within. 79 IMili^r (i' THE GEM. »'■ f Thoia of lifti the fountRin art, Freely let me take of Thee, Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. 80 THE LITTLE FLOCK.. 7's. 1. /^iHILDREN of the heavenly king, \J As ye journey yweetly Bing ; Sing your Saviour's wortliy praise, Glorious in Hid works and ways. Ye are travelling lionie to God, In the way the father's trod ; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. Shout, ye liule flock, and blest, You near Jesus' throne shall rest ; There your seats are now prepared, There your kingdom and reward. Lord ! submissive mako us go. Gladly leaving all below. Only Thou our Leader be. And we still will follow Thee. 2. 79 i I'llW' 81 I WANT TO BE AN ANGEL. 1. X WANT to be an angel, X And with the angels stand, A crown upon my forehead, A hnrp within my hand ; There, right before my Saviour, So glorious and so bright, I'd wake the sweetest musio. And praise Him day and night. 80 "1 79 »g» 2. 3. 4. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS I never would be weary, Nor ever shed a tear, - Nor ever know a sorrow, Nor ever feel a fear ; i^ - But; blessed, pure, and holy, i , ril dwell in Jesus' sight, ' '. And with ten thousand thousands, Praise Him both day and night I know I'm weak and sinful, But Jesus will forgive, For many little children Have gone to heaven to live, Dear Saviour, when I languish, And lay me down to die, 0! send a shining angel, • And bear me to the sky. Oh, there I'll be an angel. And with the angels stand, A crown upon my forehead, A harp within my hand ; And there, before my Saviour, So glorious and so bright, I'll join the heavenly music, And praise Him day and night. H bt. 80 I 82 THINK OF THE LAMB. 11. 8. 81 1. /^OME, children, and learn of the infinite grace \J Of Jesus, in coming to die ; How He left His bright throne, that all-glorious place, His beautiful home in the sky. Oh ! think of the Lamb, who on Calvary died, And died for such sinners as we: Of the thorns on Hia brow, and the spear in His side, When He suffer'd and bled on the tree. I , ' • I w THE GEM. 2. Oh ! 'neyer was sorrow so bitter as this, The angoish He suflFered below ; For the dear Son of God hath done nothing amiss ; 'Twas for others He tasted such woe. Oh ! think of His loTe, when He gave u^ His life, For sinners so guilty as we ; 'Twas for them that He tinish'd the conflict and strife, 'Twas for them that He bled on the tree. 3. Bear little ones, think, is it nothing to you, The tale of His wonderful grace ? When He comes in the clouda, will you joyfully view. Or tremble to look in His face ? Oh ! think of the Lamb who ou Calvary died, And died for such sinners as we ; Of the thorns on Hii brow, and the spear in His side. When He suffer'd and bled on the tree. 4. When He comes back to reign in glory so bright. The wicked He'll fill with despair ; But children, who love Him, will rise with delight. To meet their dear Lord in the air. Oh ! think of His love when He gave up His life For sinners bo guilty as we: 'Twas for them that He finish'd the conflict and strife, 'Twas for them that He bled on the tree. •I 83 THANKSGIVINO. 7. 6. 1. ATTE meet again in gladness, VV And thankful voices raise, .. To God, our heavenly Father, We offer grateful praise : 'Twas His kind hand that kept us, Through all the changing year ; f His love it is that brings us ':,. i: Again to worship here. >'.;i'..m j: 81 M Wm SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 2. We thank Him for the Sabbath, This day of holy rest : And for the blessed Bible, The book we should love best ; For Sabbath-schools and teachgrs, To us so kindly given. To guide us in the pathway. That leads to joys in heaven. 3. We thank Him for our country, The land our fathers trod ; For liberty of conscience, For right tc worship God. Lord, our heavenly Father, Accept the praise we bring ; ^ And tune our hearts and voices. Thy glorious name to sing. 4. Soon may Thy gracious sceptre « Extend to every land ; And all, as willii^ subjects, Submit to Thy command. Send forth the gospel tidings ; And hasten on the day. When every isle and nation Shall own Messiah's sway. 84 MET IN JESUS' NAME. CM. 1. "TN Thy great name, Lord, we come, X To worship at Thy feet ; Oh, pour Thy Holy Spirit down On all that now shall meet. 2. We come to hear Jehovah speak. To hear the Saviour's voice ; Thy face and favour, Lord, we seek ; Now make our hearts rejoice. 82 fill r I i\H t ' :. ' ' •■: . THE OEM. ' .• \ 3. Teach us to pray and praise and hear, And understand Thy word ; To feel Thy blissful presence near, And trust our living Lord. 4. Her^et Thy power and grace be felt, Thy love and mercy known ; The icy heart, blest Saviour, melt, And break the heart of stone. i I :li 85 THE HAPPY PLACE. 6 6 6 8 8 1. nnniS is the happy place I Where favour'd children meet. To sing of Jesus' grace, And sit at Jesus* feet ; \ To learn of Him a life of love, Anct seek a brighter world above. 2. This is the happy day, '*The best of allHhe seven," When children read and pray, ' To find the road to heaven. Kind Jesus, ^ - ide us, lest we stray, Thou art " the life, the truth, the way." Z, Jesus ! our dying Friend, We joy to hear of Thee ; And till this life shall end. And through eternity, We'll slug Thy love to fallen man, And praise Thee more than angels can. 4. To Thee we look and call. While here below we roam, Brinji; children — teachers — all,- -s, ?ir^ Safe, to a better home ; Then shall we shout in louder strain, ♦* Worthy the Lamb that once was slain." SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 82 86 PRAYER FOR DIRECTION. 6.6.6.6.8.8. 82 1. A GAIN we meet, Lord, J\^ Again we fill this place, To hear Thy holy word, To ask Thy promised grace. " To thank Thee for the gifts we share, The children of Thy love and care. 2. Grant us the listening ear, The understanding heart, The mind and will sincere, To choose the better part. To take the learner's lowly seat. And gather wisdom at Thy feet. O. Through this, and -^very day. Teach us Thy paths to tread ; Nor let our feet astray By iSatan's wiles be led ; But keep us in the narrow road, The road to glory and to God. 87 HALLELUJAH! AMEN! 6's. 1. /^OME, children, join to sing, \J Hallelujah! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King, Hallelujah! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice. Before His throne rejoice ; Praise is His gracious choice. Hallelujah! Amen 2 2. Come, lift your hearts on high, Hallelujah ! Amen ! Let praises fill the sky. Hallelujah! Amen I 83 I'Mf I PI '>:iW' THE OEM. He is our Guide and Friend ; * . To us He'll condescend ; His love shall ne?er end. Hallelujah ! Amen ! 3. Praise yet the Lord again, Hallelujah! Amen! Life shaU not end the strain, Hallelujah ! Amen ! On heaven's blissful shore, His goodness we'll adore, Singing for evermore, Hallelujah ! Amen ! I I'll- if" vJ 88 JESUS THE SHEPHERD. 8.7.4. 1. -vrOUTHFUL, weak, and unprotected, X Prone in folly's path to sti'ay ; By no friendly hand directed, We shall surely lose our way. Who shall guide us To the realms of endless day? 2. Christian teachers may instruct us, Friends their generous aid bestow ; But what leader shall conduct us Safely all the journey through ? Who shall keep us Wanderers in a world of woe ? 3. Christ, our Shepherd, waits to gather Every wanderer to His fold ; And with love, our Heavenly Father, .- ,^ Will each humble child behold ; Lord receive us ; 'Tis Thy kindness makes us bold. 83 SABBATH SCHOOL UYMJiS. men! men! men! uen ! 4. Grateful for the love that brought us, Now our feeble songs we raise; Hither hath Thy mercy brought us, Here with joy we sound Thy praise; To Thine honour We would yield our future days. 83 !d, 89 , SUFFER US TO COME.; 7's. 83 1. "T OKD, before Thy throne we stand ; ■ I i Once again Thy children see ; Smile upon the youthful band, Suffer us to come to Thee. 2. "Whither else should children go. Weak and impotent as wo ? Thou hast all things to bestow. Suffer us to come to Thee. 3. Suffer us to come and pray — Daily do we stand in need ; And if Thou shou'dst turn away, Lord, we should be poor indeed. 4. Suffer us to come and own How unworthy we have been ; Since we look to Thee alone, For the pardon of our sin. 6. Suffer us to come and praise ; Condescend to hear our songs ; AD we have, ten thousand ways, Comes from Thee, to Thee belongg. 6. While we here have life and breath, This our constant prayer should be ; , This our latest sigh io death- Suffer us to come to Thee. ♦ • h :' ,1 90 THE OEM. DISMISSION. s.M. 84 1. i^NCE more before we part, V7 .Oh, bless the Saviour's name Let every tongue and every heart, Adore and praise the same. 2. Lord, in Thy grace "Wo came ; That blessing still impart ; In Jesus' sacred name we met. In Jesus' sacred name we part. 3. Thus, nurtured by Thy Word, May each in wisdom grow ; And Btill go on to know the Lord, And practice what we know. 4. Now, Lord, before we part. Help us to bless Thy name: Let every tongue and every heart, Adore and praise the same. 91 PRAYER FOR DIVINE ASSISTANCE, ll's. 84 1. nnHE mercy of Jesus has brought us once more I To bow at His footstool, His aid to implore ; That we who the office of teachers sustain. May neither grow weary nor labour in vain. 2. The work we engage in is great, we confess. And we have no might to insure its success ; Vfe now are assembled assistance to seek From Him who has promised to strengthen the weak. 3. We pray for that wisdom which comes from above, To render our duty a service of love ; To open the minds of the children to see How pleasant the ways of religion must be. tiir SABBATH fOBOOL BTMX8. Z. We ask to exhibit, in word and in deed, Aj^holy example that children may read ; And may our endeavour all centre in this. Hereafter to meet them in glory and bliss, — -♦- 92 SUNDAY SCHOOL CULTURE. S.M* 84 1. T>LEST Saviour, as we meet, MM To join in hymns of praise. And gather round the mercy seat, Oh, fill our hearts with grace. 2. Let thoughts of God and truth, And duty to the charge Of training up immortal youth, Our souls with zeal enlarge. 3. The worldling may not deem, This culture worth his toil ; And, to the thoughtless, it may seem A thankless, fruitless soil. 4. But we have seen the dew Upon that soil distil ; And oft that culture hearts renew, And with Thy blessing fill. 6. Not unto man, Lord, Be any honour given ; But bo Thy sovereign grace adored. For fruit thus gleaned for heaven. 6. Oh, let each gathered sheaf From this our much lov'd field, A promise to our spirits give, Of more abundant yield. I'll' '''I 11 ' I rmi THl aiM. 93 THE TEACHER'S THOUGHTS OF HEAVEN. L.M. 1. r\ WORLD of glory and of bliss, \J Not soiled by guilt or marred like this, "WoMoDg to reach thy tranquil shore. To sin, and fear, and T7cep no more. 8. We long to pass those portais bright, Ne'er clouded by th' approach of night ; We long to see that peaceful brow, Once stained with blood but glorious now. 8. Yet, when we bow before tht throne, W© would not find ourselves alone; E'en heaven would seem less glad and fair If we should miss our children there. 4. ! may we toil and pray and weep, And ever wakeful watohings keep ; That every child whom we have taught May be at length to glory brought. 85 li 94 BLESS THIS ASSEMBLY, LORD. L.M. 1. TjLESS this assembly, Lord : to Thee, Ij In faith we bend the suppliant knee : Our prayers receive, Thy grace impart, And let Thy love fill every heart. 2. While for our schola^rs we implore. The choicest blessings of Thy store. With quickening power Thy spirit send, And all His sacred influenoe lend. 8. Shed on our school Thy heavenly light, And give them favour in Thy sight; Let all Thy great salvation know, And be their portion hero below. , 85 BABBATH SCHOOL HTMN8. 4. And oh, may we who teach them, share In our Almighty Father's care; In zeal and love may we be found, And in each Christian grace abound. 95 96 1. THE TEACHER'S PRAYER. S.M. 85 1. r^REATOR, Saviour, God, \J We raise our hearts to Thee ; And pleadiug now Thy precious blood, We bend the suppliant knee, i'" 2. 0, deign to hear our prayer. And save the youthful race ; Convert the children of our care, By Thine almighty grace. 8. Make them to feel Thy love. Teach them to sing Thy praise ; While strains seraphic, from above Re-echo youthful lays. ■ ' 4. Oh guide their roving feet In paths of truth divine ; May rays of heavenly glory meet And round their footsteps shine. PRAYER FOR GOD'S PRESENCE. L.M. 86 HERE, gracious God, beneath Thy feet, Friends to the young and Thee, we mest, Joined by the cord of mutual love, Bound to our common Friend above. 2. Our hearts Thy throne of grace address : Smile on our school, the children bless. For Jesus' sake, who once on earth Appeared, a child of lowly birth. TTIE GEM. 3. BlcBS all the plans which we devise, May they be useful, good, aud wiee ; Whilst we our bumble labours bend, Thy ^orious kingdom to extend. 4. May wisdom, zeal and love inspire Our bosoms with their purest fire ; While faith on Thine own Word relies, And hope looks joyful to the skies. 6. Qrant us Thy presence, God of Grace, Now, while we meet before Thy face ; That we may feel, ere we depart. Thy love diffused through every heart. 14 97 FULL OF BOYS AND GIRLS. CM. 86 1. A PROPHET of the olden time Saw in the coming yeaij; A sight within Jerusalem, Which calmed his rising fears. 2. Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Mer ways that incurned so long — He saw them filled with boys and girls, A playful, happy throng. 3. So may we see with eye of faith, Jerusalem above ; And hear the song that children sing In the thronged streets thereof. i. From these our Sabbath homes bGiOw, May thousand children rise, To join tneir friends above and swell The chorus of the skies. SABDATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 6. Oh ! who shall see that blissful isight ? Who hear that angel choir ? One hour were worth the toils of earth, Of which we often tire. 98 THE SEED OP THE WORD. CM. 1. A LMIGHTY God ! Thy Word ia cast, .J\. Like seed into the ground ; Now let the dew of heaven descend, And righteous fruits abound. 2. Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove ; But give it root in every heart, To bnng forth fruits of love. 3. Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy, But let it yield u. huncJred-fold, The fruits of peace niid joy. 4. Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestow ; That all whose souls the truth receive, Its saving power may know. 86 99 THE DIVINE TEACHER. CM. 1. TEACHER Divine, we bow the knee, Dependent at Thy throne ; Our fervent cry we raise to Thee ; ^ Ah ! leave us not alone. 2. In vain we teach unless Thy grace Instruct each tender heart : Then deign to hear, hide not Thy face,. Thy spirit, Lord, impart. THE GEM. 3. Without Thee we can nothing do, Our weakness we confeBs: Be Thou our strength and wisdom too, And thus our labours ble£s. 4. And may the sacred tie of love, Bind us together here ; A foretaste give of joy above, Life's pilgrimage to cheer. 5. Thus, while on earth wc ,ycald adore: When death shall close our eyfes. May teachers, scholars, meet once more, Transplanted to the skies. 100 A BLESSING SOUGHT. 8.7. 87 1. P< AVIOUR King, in hallowed union, iO At Thy sacred feet we bow ; Heart with heart, in blest communion, Join to crave Thy favour now. 2. When v/e tell the wondrous story or Thy rich, exhaustbss love. Send Thy spirit, Lord cf glory. On the youthful heart to move. 3. Oh, that He, the Ever-livinp;, May descend as fruitful rain ; Till, the wilderness reviving, Blossom as the rose again. 4. Then may they whom we have guided, Life's tempestuous ocean o'er. In the home Thou hast provided, Meet us to depart no more. I SABCATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 5. There, beside the crystal river, Flowing from the eternal throne, Shall arise to Thee forever, Praise more sweet than earth has known. 87 101 THE TEACHERS' OBJECT. CM. 87 1. A TTR ACTED by love's sacred force, j[\_ Like planets to the sun ; Tho' differodttt spheres may mark our course, Our centre is but one. 2. As teachprs of the young we meet, Our object is the same : To lead them to the Savior»*'s feet, And praise His glorious name. 3. We meet to strenethen and unite Our hetarta in this employ ; Oh, may our work be our delight, A crown of future joy. 4. May union, zeal, and wisdom join To make our meetings blest; And mutual love to God and raau Be constantly possessed. 102 ABOVE THE BRIGHT BLUE SKY. 7. 6. 88 1. m HERE'S a rent for little children, J. Above ♦^e bright blue sky ; AVho love the blcssod Saviour, And " Abbn, Fnthor," cry; A reyt from evorv turmoil, ■ 7 From sin nud d.uiger free; Wl ile every little pilgrim Shall rest eternally. i i :i 1 I' THB GEM. 2. There's a home for little children, Above the bright blue sky ; Where Jesus reigns in glory, A home of peace and joy. No home on earth is like it. Or can with it compare ; For every one is happy, None could be happier, there. 3. There's a Friend for little children. Above the bright blue sky ; A Friend who never changeth, Whose love can never die. Unlike onr friends by nature, Who change with chanjjing years, This Friend is always worthy The precious name lie bears. 4. There's a cronn for little children, Above the bright blue sky ; And all who look for Jesus Shall wear it by-aud-by : A crown of brightest glory, Which He will then bestow, On all who've found His favor, And loved His name below. 6. There's a song for little children, Abo7e the bright blue sky — A song that will not weary. Though sung continually ; A song which even angels, Can never, never sing, They know not Christ as Saviour ^ But worship Him as King. ft. There's a rohe for little children, AboTe the bright blue sky ; L i SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. And a harp of sweetest music. And di, palm of victDry. All, all above is treasured, And found in Christ alone ; come, dear little children, That all may be your own. 103 MISSIONARY HYMN. 7. 6. 88 1. TjlROM Greenland's icy mountains, Jj From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand ; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain. They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2. What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Cej Ion's isle, Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile ? In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strewn, The heathen, in his blindness, Bows down to wood and stone. 3. Shall we, whose soals are lighted, 1 With wisdom from on high — Shall wo to men benighted, The lamp of life deny ? Salvation ! salvation ! The joyful sound proclaim. Till earth's remotest nation Ilas learned Messiah's name ! 8 THE Q£M. ,1 !i3: ! m .• J;l; 4. Waft, wftft, ye "winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory. It sprea-tSa from pole to pole ; Till o'er our ransom'd nature, Tho Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliso returns to reign. 104 THE NEW YEAR. 7'8 1. "TTTTHTLE, with ceaseless course, the sun VV Hasted through the former year, Many souls thoir race have run. Never mo/o to meet us here. Fixed in their eternal state, They ha^o done vith all below; Wo a littl« lon^ijr lyttit ; But box: littlo, none can know. 3. As tho v/infjod arrow flies, Speedily tfio i^Ack to fiud ; Ac the lightain;^ from the skies, Darts and leaves no trace behind : Swiftly thus our fleeting; days Becir UvS dotja life's rspid stream ; Upward, Lord, onv spirits raise ; All bdlo^ is bul a dreum. Z, Thanks for mercies pa5»t receive, Pardon of our ains ren«w ; Toach us henceforth how to live With etarnity ia view. Bless Thy Word to young ond old ; Fill us with a Saviour's love ; And when life's short tale is told, May we dwell with Thee above. • 89 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 89 105 THE HEATHEN'S APPEAL. 8. 7. 4. 89 1. TTARK ! a dist.int voice is calling; JjL Mournlull j it mocts tha ear ; Louder yet its accents falling, Fill each heart with thoughtful fiJftr: Let us listen ; Noi7 the sound of woe ic m&r. 2. 'Tis the moan of thocsandc (^y\og — Lost in sin's dark gloom" they stray ; 'Tis the voice of irand'rers crying, ** Ye who know the living way, Come and guide us To the land of perfect day." 8. We would help them, oh our Father, Thou hast bid us freely give ; Wilt thou not the wr.nd'rer*^ gnther, Shall not dying spirits live ? Hear our pleadings, All our pact neglect forgive. 4. Let us send to every nation News of light and lift divine. And to spread Thy frte oalvfition, Now in youth our lives resign: Take theBe fii*st fruits. Then let all our shelves be thine. 106 WORTHY L^. THE LAMB. 7's. ]. "TTARK ! that glorious burst of praise, XX Which the ransomed legions raise, While the ceasele«!« Wisves of song, Sweep their golden harps along, In a full triumphant strain — *• To the Lamb for sinners slain ! " 90 1 "1 1 ■ 1 i 107 TDK GKM. 2. Grant us, Lord, to hear that sound Swell thy golden city round ; And while absent tar away, In this prison-house of clay, Let our souls take up the psalm — " Worthy, worthy is the Lamb ! " 1 THE BABE OF BETHLEHEM. 7»s. 90 1 j ,( i ] 1 ■, 'f ' ■ ! 1. T ET us go to Bethlehem ; 1 j There the King of Glory lies! He has left his diadem And His throne beyond the skies I He, the Lord of endless years, Now a feeble babe appears. V 1 i : I' ' 2. Let us go to Bethlehem ; God descends with men to dwell ! And He comes not to condemn, But to save from Kin and hell: Oh, what rich and boundless grace To our lost and guilty race ! ^^^B. *i 108 8. Let us go to Bethlehem ; Eastern magi worship there Let us strive to rival them With the incense of onr prayer ; And our hearts as oticriiigs bring, To the glorious new-born King. A. # WORK FOR THE YOUNG. 8. 7. 4. 90 .■ '■ 11?^^ 1 , ' ■ ^ ! t : 1 , ill 1* 1"N the vineyard of oar Father, 1 Daily work we find to do ; Scattered gleanings we may gather, Though we are but young and few : Little clusters Help to fill the garners too. ™* *( 1 i, 1 ,' II « -.-r- - _ SABBATH SCHOOL HTMNS. 90 2. Toiling early in the morning, Catching moments through the day; Nothing small or lowly scorning, So along our path we stray ; Gathering gladly Free-will offerings by the way* 3. Not for selfish praise or glory, Not for objects nothing worth ; But to send the blessed story Of the gospel o'er the earth — Telling mortals Of our Lord and Saviour's birth. 4. Up and ever to our calling, Till in death our lips are dumb ; Or till, sin's dominion falling, Christ shall in His kingdom come, And His children Eaach their everlasting home. 6. Steadfast then in our endeavour. Heavenly Father, may yre be ; And forever, and forever, We will give the praise to Thee. Hallelujah ! Singing, all eternity. 90 109 INFANT PRAISES. 8. 7. 4. 1. TI^IGHTir God, while angels bless thee, xVJL May an infant lisp thy name ? Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art every creature's theme. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Amen. 91 'iM .lit: •;) TUn GEM. h' 2. Lord of every Innd and nation, Ancient of eternal dftys ; Sounded through thy wide dominion Be Thy just nud lawful praise. Hallelujah, &c. 8. Brightness of the Father's glory, Shall Thy prulse unuttered lie ? Flee, my tongue, fcuch guilty silence ! Sing — the Lord who came to die ! IlallelujsUi, &c. 4. From the highest throne in glory, To the cro8B of deepest woe ; All to ransom guilty captives : Flow, my pruis*^ forever flow ! Hallelujch, &,c. 6. Go, return, immortal Saviour, Leave Thy footBtool, tnke Thy throne. Thence return and reign torever; Be the kingd'';uj all Thine own ! Hall° m. V eek us when we go astray. Blessed Jesus ! Listen to us when we pray. S. Thou hast promised to receive us Poor and sinful though we be ; ' ihou hast mercy to relieve us— Grace to cleanse and power to free. Blessed Jesus I Let us early turn to Thee. 4. Early let us seek Thy favour, Early let us do Thy will • Holy Lord, our only Saviou'r, With Thy grace our bosoms fill. Blessed Jesus ! Thou hast loved us; love us still 8. 7. 4. 92 116 SAFE WITH JESUS. 8. 7. 4. 93 Spread the sails and catch the breezes. Sent to waft us o'er the deep, To the regions Where the mourners cease to weep. THE OEM. 2. Though the shore we hope to land on Only by report is hnovrn, Yet we freely all abandon. Led by that report alone ; And with Jesus Thro' the trackless deep move on. 3. Rendered safe by Ilis protection, We shall pass the watery waste ; Trusting to His wise discretion, We shall gain the port at last; And with wonder Think on toils and dangers past. 4. Oh, what pleasures there await us; There the tempests cease to roar; There it is that those who hate us Shall molest our peace no more: Trouble ceases On that tranquil, happy shore. ] 116 SURRENDERED TO CHRIST. 8. 7. 1. Q AVIOUR! while my heart is tender, ^ I would yield that heart to Thee ; All my powers to thee surrender, Thine and otily Thine to be. 2. Take me now, Lord Jesus ! t«ke mo ; Let my youthful heart be Thine ; Thy devoted pervrait mahe me; Fill my soul with love divine. 3. Send me, Lord, where thou wilt send me, Only do Tiiou p;uide rny wty ; May Thy grace through life attend me ; Gladly then shall I obey. 93 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 4. Let me do Thy win, or bear it- QK ^"^^""«^ DO will but Thine: Shou dst Thou take my life, or spare it, I that hte to Thee resign. * 6. Thine I am, Lord, fororer, To Thy service set apart;' Q T^' *^ ^^^^^ '^^^^o "ever; Seal Thino image on my heart. 117 EVEN SONG. 7. 7. 7. 5. 1. rpHREE in One, and One in Three J- Ruler of the t-arth and sea. iiear uh. while xra lift to Thee Holy chant and psalm. 2. Light of lights! with morning shine- Lift on us thy li^ht diTino ; And let charity benijin, Br^the on us her balm. 3. Light of lights I wh.n falls the even, i^et It close on ains forgiren : Fold us in the pffji,co of heaven, Shed a holy calm. 4. Three in One and One in Three Dimly here ne wor^ihip Thee; ' With the ffftinta hereafter we ' Hope to bear the palm. 118 WILL YCU GO? 3. fjniLDREN, willyougowithme V^ To yon bright wurld ? T> • ti- ,P'«^t! Hallelujah! . Praise Him, Halldujah ! Praise ye the Lord. 93 94 llffrlt i i % " i::; ■t:,|) THE OEM. 2. Yes, we'll go along with you, To yon bright world ! Glory, &o. 3. We shall see our Saviour there, In yon bright world ! Glory, &o. 4. Crowns of glory we shall wear In yon bright world ! Glory, &o. 5. God, our Father, ever reigns In yon bright world ! Glory, &c. 6. We shall sing in sweeter strains, In yon bright world ! Glory, &o. 119 THE SWEETEST NAME. CM. 1. TESUS, the very thought of Thee, fj With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter fur Thy face to see. And in Thy presence rest. • 2. Nor voice cnn sing, nor heart can frame. Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than Thy blest name, Saviour of mankind. 3. hope of every contrite heart, joy of all the meek, To those who fall how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! 4. But what to those who find ? ah ! Nor pen nor tongue can show ; The love of Jesus, what it is. None but His loved ones know. thii U 94 12] :; i,.i: X SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 6. Jesus our only joj be Thou, Ab Thou our prize Tvilt be • Jesus be Thou cur glory now And through eternity. ' u 120 1. JESUS, THE ALL IxV ALL. 7. 6. I LAY my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; ne bears them all and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains fm^?,^" ^'^ ^^^^^ ^"ost preciouf, lill not a spot remains. 2. I lay my wants on Jesus ; All fullness dwells in Him; He heals all my diseases, He doth my soul redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares ; He from them all releases, He all my sorrow chare's. 3. I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine ; His right hand me embraces, I on His breast recline. I long to be like Jesus- Meek, loving, lowly, mild • I Jong to be like Jesus, ' The Father's holy child. — ♦ 121 THE INVITATION. 8. 7. 4. ^' ri^":PREN, hear the melting story \J Of the Lamb that once was slain • 94 95 ■A !y In THE GEM. 'Tis the Lord of life and glory; Shall He plead with you in vain ? O receive Him, And salvation now obtain. 2. Yield no more to sin and folly. So diepleasing in His sight; JesuB loves the pure and holy — They alone are Hie delight : Seek Hie favour, And your hearts to Him unite. 8. All your sins to Hira confessing, Who is ready to forgive ; Seek the Saviour's richest blessing, On His precious name believe ; He is waiting ; Will you not His grace receive ? 122 CHILDREN IN HEAVEN. CM. 1. fT^'HERE is A glorious vx)rld of light I Above the starrer sky, Whero saints departed, clothed in white, Adore the Lord most high. 2. And hari^ amid the oacred songs Thow heavenly voices raise ; • Ten thoaspvud thousand infant tongues Unite in perfect praise. S. Thesa ire th« hymns that we chall know, If J«>»u8 \7e obey : That 18 the plvce where we shall go, If found in wisdom's way. 4. Soon ;7ill our earthly race be run — Ouy mortal frame decay ; Children and teachers, one by one, Must die and pass away. 95 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 6, Great God, impress this serious thought, To-day, on every breast ; That both'the teachers and the taught May dwell among the blest. 123 1. SUNDAY-SCHOOL CELEBRATION. 874. 95 WHILE the heavenly host rejoices In Thy glorious presence, Lord, Thou wilt hear our youthful voices Praise Thee for Thy holy Word : *' Glory! glory!" Through tho earth and heavens be heard. 2. Mercies granted to the fathers, On the children too have come : When around our spirit gathers, Darkness from the opening tomb, May Thy presence Then disperse the heavy gloom. 3. We know not the lot before us ; That is only to Thee known ; Let Thy love and truth reign o'er us. And our hearts be Thine alone : Life eternal Thou wilt give us as our own. 4. As the morning sunliglit chases Night and all its gloom away, May Thy truth, in earth's dark places, Turn the midnight into day : Let Thy kingdom Quickly come, O Lord, we pray. 124 1. A BLESSING SOUGHT. 8. 7. 4. nVTOW, Lord, we ask Thy blessing, _i\ On the words which we have read ; 96 r I THE OEM. II F ,' •' ii (fi itt Precious worJs ! on which Thy children Have by Thee been often fed ; Feed U8 likewise — We, who have to Jesus fled. 2. Should a heart before Thee, Father, Know not Thee, or Thy sweet love, attract that heart to Jesus, Never more from Him to rove — Gracious Father, Let us all Thy goodness prove. 125 1. OUR BLESSINGS. S.M. Double. HOW beauteous are their feet, _ Who stand on Zion's hill ! WFo bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal. How charming is their voice ! How sweet their tidings are ! *• Zion, behold thy Saviour King ; He reigns and triumphs here." 2. How happy are our ears. That hear the joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found. How blessed are our eyes. That see this heavenly light ! Prophets nnd kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 8. The watchmen join their voice. And tuneful notes employ ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs. And deserts learn the joy. God, make bare Thine arm Through all the earth abroad ; Let every nation now behold Their Saviour and their God. 96 i: SABBATH SCHOOL HTMNS. 'en 126 THE GOSPEL BANNER. 7. 0. Double. 36 1. IVfOW be the gospel banner Xi In every l>incl unfurled ; And be (he Khout, Hosanna ! Re-echoed through the world ; Till every isle nnd nntion, Till every tribe nnd tongue Receive the grent gnlvation, And join the happy throng. 2. What though the embattled legions 96 I Of earth and hell combine? HiiB arm throughout their regions, Shall Foon resplendent shine. Ride on, Lord, victorious ! Immanuel, Prince of Peace ; Thy triumph shall be gloriouy. Thy empire shall increase. 3. Yes, Thou shalt reign forever, Jesus, King of Kings ; Thy light, Thy love, Thy favour. Each ransomed captive sings ; The isles for Thee are w.-iiting, The deserts learn Thy praise ; The hills and valleys greeting, The song responsive raise. 127 SING TO THE LORD THE CHILD- REN'S HTiMN. 1. QING to the Lord the children's hymn, JO His gentle love declare, Who bends amid the cherubim, To hear the children's prayer. 97 \- — ^ — - i THE GEM. He at a mother's breast was fed, Tbo* God's own son was lie ; He learnM the first small words He said, At a meek mother's knee. 2. He held us to His mighty breast, The children of the earth ; He lifted up His hands and blessed The babes of human birth. So shall He be to us, our God, Our gracious saviour, too : The scenes we trend His footsteps trod, The path of youth He knew. 8. Lo, from the stars His face will turn On us, with glances mild ; The angels of His presence yearn To bless the little child. Sing to the LorVith the tears of woe • ^'^J with rapture beaming, iNot a tear they know • Crowns ofglory now they wear An Wrought out Thy perfect will. 6- Then hear me while I nsk «7".f7«.^^i»py children. Lord: Whilel, in faith, fulfil my task Do Thou fulfil Thy word. ' )» J 06 i' :'*? m I * I* m '^i is. THE GEM. 137 n^ THE HAPPY LAND, 1. rpHKRS is a hnppy land, I Far, far, away ; "Where saints in glory stand, Bright, bright, as day. Oh, how they sweetly sinj?, *' Worthy is our Saviour King,'* Loud let His praises ring, Praise, praise for aye. 2. Conie to that happy land. Come, come away, Why will ye doubting stand, Vfhy still delay ; Oh, we shnli happy be, "When from sin and sorrow free. Lord, we shall dwell with Thee, JBlest, blest for aye. 3. Bright in that happy land. Beams every eye : Kept by a Father's hand, Love cannot die. Oh, then, to glory run, Be a crown and kingdom won ; And bright above the sun. We'll reign for aye. 107 3 fi 138 THERE'S WORK ENOUGH FOR ALL. 108 1. fyiHERE's work enough, there's work enough, i And work that should be done. For little h» Jids and little hands — Enough for every one. Chorus — Then join our throng, and join our song; Obey the Saviour' t? call ; Tliere's easy work, and pleasant work, And work enough for all. SABBA.TH SCHOOL HYMNS. 107 2. In ftvery place are boys and girls, That never j^o to sohool ; Who never hear the Bible read, Nor kai'u the Golden iiule. — Chorus. 3. Those bojs and girls we can seek out, And take them by the hand, And plead with them to come with us, To join our happy band. — Chorus. 4. Then let us all unite in this, And make it for a rule, That we will each do all we can To help the Sabbath school. — Chorus. 139 TELL THY SAVIOUR. 110 . 108 ■nigh, song ; ?vk. 1. niELL thy Saviour when the journey I Seems too wearisome and steep, When the shadows of the future O'er thy shivering spirit creep. Tell Him when the light is fadinjr, Tell Him when thy heart is faint; Tell Him, in His love believing. He's the hope of every saint. Chorus. — For no f'.iend on earth is like Him ! Therc'ri no love so full and free ; ^ No reward is like the glory. Christian, that awaiteth thee. 2. Tell Him when two ways before thee Lure thy feeble, doubting steps. When the sunshine beaming o'er thee Suffers sudden, strange eclipse; Tell Him of the waning «^tfort. Tell Him of the inward strife. Of the purpose waxing feebler, Of the dying spirit Vit'e. — Chorus. m TUB GEM. 8. Tell thy Saviour when the flowers Of thy youth and childhood flee; "When the hopes that wreathed the hours Only live in memory. Take thy disappointments thither, Lean thy head upon His breast; With thy tears and sorrow ever, Go to Jesus seeking rest. — Chorus. 140 NOW WE LIFT OUR TUNEFUL J 12 VOICES. 1. "VfOW we lift our tuneful voices, J^ In a new melodious song ; While each youthful heart rejoices, To behold the gath'ring throng. Chorus. — As we lift our waving banners To the breezes soft and mild, May the tide of glad hosonnas Flow from bosoms undeliled. 2. Ye who join our celebration. Sweetest melodies employ ; Bow with us in adoration, Filled witli holy, heavenly joy. — Chorus. 3. Teachers kind, whose care unceasing, All must honor and approve ; Thanks for labour still unceasing. Heaven reward your works of love. — Chorus. 4. Thanks to God for every blessing, Which His bounteous hand bestows ; All on earth that's worth possessing, From that hand incessant flows. — Chorus. 14 1. I jurs horuf. -Chorus. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 141 I>ON'T rOLMlEAR THE ANGELS. Hg ^* TT^^J ''"^'^'' ^" ^^^eii' flight. Acts of kindness their dehVht "^^ CAort.,.. ''^"Sod with mercy as t4V. ^ the/co^e ?''"' ""^ ""Sel^ coming, singbg „ Oh ! bear me, angels-angel., bear me home, 2. Tho' their forms we cannot see They atten 1. r^ LORY to God on high ! VX Let earth and heaven reply, Praise ye His nanfe. Angels His name adore, "Who all our sorrovvs bore ; Saints, eing for evermore, Worthy the Lamb ! SARBAIH SCHOOL HrMNS. peace. 119 2. Ye who surround (be throne, Cheerfully join ia one, Praising Hia name ; Ye who have felt His blood Sealing your peace with God, Sound through the earth abroad Worthy the Lamb ! ' 3. Join nil the ransora'd race, Our God and Saviour bless, Praise ye His name. In Him we will rejoice, Making a cheerful noise, Shouting with heart and voice, Worthy the Lamb ! 4. Soon must we change our place Yet we will never cease Praising His name. Still will wn tribute bring. Hail Him our gracious King, And through all ages .sing, Worthy the Lamb I °' 149 GLOPwV TO THE LAMB. S. M. !• A WAKE and sing the song JJX Of Mosi's !ind the Lamb ; Wake everv hcinrt and every tono-ue To praise the Saviour's name.* ' 2. Sing of His .lying love ; Sing of Hi^ rising power ; Sing how Hf? intercoies above, For those whose sins He bore. 8. Sing on ynur heavenly way. Ye ransom'd sinners, sing ; Sing on, rejoicing every day - In Chria, ih' eternal King. 119 ■M ■r mi i m M w m mi --5-; if M- Sfi^ 150 Tni: OEM. 4, Soon shall ye hear Him say, "Ye blessed children come." Soon will He call you hence away, And take His pilgrims home. — • FRANKS. L. M. 120 1. A WAKE our souls, away our fear, J\, Let ev'ry trembling thought be gone Awake and run the heavenly race, And put a cheerful courage on. 2. True, 'tis a strait and thorny road. And mortal spirits tire and faint ; But they forget the mighty God, That feeds the strength of every saint : 3. The mighty God, whoFC nmtchloss power Is ever new ajid ever young, And firm endures while endless years Their everlasting circles run. 4. For Thee, the overflowing spring, Our souls shall drink a fresh supply, While such as trust their native strength Shall melt away and droop and die. 6. Swift as an eagle cuts the air. We'll mount aloft to thine abode ; On wings of love our souls shall fly. Nor tire amid the heav'nly road. 121 151 LAMBS OF THE SAVIOUR. 1. T AMBS of the Saviour, your Shepherd is calling, JLJ Oh ! wander not far from the sound of His voioe. While the grace of His spirit around ycu is falling, Oh ! fly to His arms, that your souls may rejoice. Chorus. — Lambs of the Saviour, lest darkness overtake you, Oh ! stray not away from the heavenly fold. 120 UABBATH SCHOOL HYMN8. 2. Out on the mountains of sin and of pleasure, Temptations are lurking the young to ensnare ; Precious lambs of the Saviour, hold fast to your treasure, And seek not for pastures more blooming and fair. Chorus. — Lambs of the Saviour, &c. 3, Jesus, your Shepherd, Tvill lead you and guide you, And never forsake you, sweet lambs of His care ; And whatever of sorrow or trials betide you, Hia spirit will comfort, His love will be there. Chorus. — Lambs of the Saviour, &c. 152 MY BEAUTIFUL HOME ABOVE. 122 21 lice. 1. now my Fjpi.it longs for thee. \J^ Beautiful home above ! Where I may rest from sorrow free, Beautiful home above ! Within The goldeu gates of light, Arrayed in garments pure and white, I'll walk with angels fair and bright. In my home above ! Chorus — Beautiful home above, Beautiful home above — 0, come and take me, Saviour come, I love my beautiful home. I. To reach thee safe I daily pray, Beautiful home above ! And travel in the toilsome way, Beautiful home above ! My weary feet are bruised and sore. But Jesus' feet were bruised before To bring me to the open door Of my home above. Chorus. — Beautiful home, &c. n r^ iili Wi Tf jHE GEM. * 3. Thy shiuing walls by faith I see, Beautiful home above ! The mansions fair, prepared for me, Beautiful home above ! let me keep mine longing eyes, Intently fixed upon the prize, Till angels bear me to the skies, . . In my home above. Chorus. — Beautiful home, &c. 2. The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day ; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. ■ i (• •v1> ^!M 153 THE FOUNTAIN OPENED. CM. 123 1. f nHERE is a fountain filled with blood, _ .,, : JL Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 8. Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blocd Shall never lose its power, ' Till all the ransomed Church of God, Be saved to sin no more. 4. E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, U. Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 6. Then, in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save ; When this poor lisping, stamm'ring tongue, Lies silent in the grave. i{ SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. ■>i:^J .iu 123 154 ROCK OF AGES. 7's. 1- "pOCK of Ages, cleft for me, Saj Let me hide myself iu Thee: Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse from guilt and make me pure. 2. Not the labour of my hands Can fulfil Thy law's demands ; ,. Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears for ever flow,, All for sin could not atone ; Thou must save, and Thou alone. ' 3. Nothing in my hand I bring, « .* ' Simply to Thy cross I cling ; Naked, come to Thee for dress ; ' ; Helpless, look to Thee for grace ; Leprous, to the fountain fly ; Wash me, Saviour, or I die. 123 I'r I; 1 1 li: 4. While I draw this fleeting breath. When my eyelids close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne ; Rock of Ages, cleft for me. Let me hide myself in Thee. ;r, .", 155 COME CROWN AND THRONE^ 124 1. npHESE are the crowns that we shall wear JL When all Thy sfiints are crowned ; ' These are the palms that we shall bear On yonder holy ground. ^ Si J *ft>SSt THE GEM. 2. These are the robes, unsoiled and white, Which we shnll then put on, When foremost 'mon>i^ the sons of light. We bit on yonder throne. 3. Thftt is the city of the saints, , j , Where we so soon shall stand, When we shall strike these desert tents, And quit this desert land. 4. Then welcome toil and care and pain ! And welcome sorrow too ! All toil is rest, all grief is gain, With such a prize in view. 6. Come crown and throne ; come robe and palm ! Burst forth, glad stream of peace ! Come, holy city of the Lamb ! Rise, Sun of Righteousness ! 156 1. THE NAME OK JESUS. CM. 125 iir^i HOW sweet the name of .Jesus sounds In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2. It makes the wounded spirit whole, .Vi And calms the troubled breast ; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, n And to the weary, rest. .^ r , .. . .i 3. Jesus, my Shepherd, Guarriianj Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King ; . . My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. C Tf^Weak is the effort of my heart. And cold my warmest thought ; But when I see Thee a« Thou art, I'll praise Thee as I ought. •vir-'T : i. «'». W n! 125 1. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 157 PRECIOUS JESUS. 78. & 6s. I NEED Thee, precious Jesus ! For I am full of sin ; My soul is dark and guilty My heart is dead within. I need Thee, precious Jesus ! For I am very blind ; A weak and foolish wanderer, With a dark and evil mind. 126 2. I need Thee, precious Jesus I For I am very poor ; ^J A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store. I need Thee, precious Jesus, I need a friend like Thee ; A friend to soothe and comfort, A friend to care for me. /■%/ -'. ff S. I need Thee, precious Jesus ! I need Thee, day by day, To fill me with Thy fulness, To lead me on my way. 1 I need Thee, precious Jesus I To light the thorny road. To guide me safe to glory. Where I shall see my God. 4. I need Thee, precious Jesus ! And hope to see Thee soon, ' - ' Encircled with the rainbow, And seated on Thy throne. There, with Thy blood-bought people. My joy shall ever be, To praise Thee, precious Jesus ! To gaze, my Lord, ou Thee ! •■,;*■ THE OEM. m 158 WE'LL JOURNEY TOGETHER TO 126 ZION. ^ \ 1. WE'LL journey together to Zion, That beautiful city of light ; "Whose sky ia unclouded forever, Nor veiled by a s-h.idow of night. We'll stay not to drink of the water, Nor rest in the valloy below ; But cheered by the cross and its banner, We'll sing and be glad as we go. Chorus — We'll journey together to Zion, The beautiful, beautiful Zion; We'll journey togither to Zion, The beautiful city of God. 2. We'll journey together to Zion, Where all who are faithful may share A place in the mani-ion of glory, Where Christ has gone to prepare. His flock lie will feed like a shepherd, And guard them by night and by day ; We'll talk of His goodness and mercy. And talk of His love by thd way. Chorus — We'll journey, &o. ,' ■'■■ ■■■('■;. 8. We'll journey together to Zion, With raptures we soon shall behold The saints who have reached it before us. The prophets and martyrs of old. We'll learn the new song of redemption, Which only the ransomed can sing ; Ascribing all honour and glory, To Jesus, our Saviour and King. (7AorM«— We'll journey, &c. 1€ »';,'»>,<•,'»• 159 1. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. HAPPY DAY. HAPPY bond, that seals my vows To Hira who merits all my love! 127 Let cheerful authems fill His house. While to that sacred shrine I move. Chorus.— Happy day, &o. 2. 'Tis done—the great transaction's done : ' I am my Lord's, and He is mine ; He drew me, and I followed on, Charmed to confess the voice divlDe.— CAorw*. 8. Now rest, my long-divided heart ; Fixed on this blissful centre rest • '' ^or ever from the Lord depart. With Him of every good posseas'd.— CAorMj. 4. High heaven, thnt heard the solemn vow. T-iT • ^-^r r^"«^'-^^ -^IiaH Jaily hear; lill in hle's latest hour I bow, And bless, in death, a bond'so dear.— CAorw*. 160 WE ARE GOING. ^' "WV"' ?^^"/' ^'^^'^S, going, TT 10 a land where all is lis doctrines shine. 10 guide our souls to heaven. 2. It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, In his dark vale of tears ; ^ifeJight, and joy it still imparts. And quells our rising fears. 3. This lamp, thvough all the tedious night, ' ' Of life, shall guide our way; 1.' Till we behold the dearer lii^it ■'' Of an eternal day. 163 REALMS OF THE BLEST. ^' T^\ji^ ^"^ *^^^ beautiful land, X Where the weary are ever at rest ; 130 THB OEM. ii There join with the celcstiiil band, :, ^ And lean on the dear Saviour's breast. Chorua.~V\\ go, I'll go, I'll go, I'll go to that beautiful land ; I'll go, I'll go, I'll go, I'll go to that beautiful land. 2. Life's dangers may compass mo around, And my faith may be put to the test ; I'll trust to the Gospel's glad sound That guides even me to my rest. Chorus.-^rW go, I'll go, &C. 3. I hope my dear father'U be there, With my mother and sister so dear. My teacher, whose thrice tender care, Hath taught me sin's dark path to fear. Chorus.— Vn go, I'll go, &c. 4. I hope that the day is at hand, "When the tempter's dominion "will cease*; "When Christ o'er the sea and the land, Shall reign in an unending peace. Chorus. — I'll go, I'll go, &c. 10 164 THE NAME OF JESUS. CM. 1. TTESUS ! I love Thy charming name, ^ 'Tis music to mine ear ; Fain would I sound it out so loud. That heaven and earth could hear. 131 2. Yes, Thou art precious to my soul. My transport and my trust ; Jewels to Thee are gaudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. md ; nd. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 3. All my capacious powers can wisb, In Tbeo dolh richly meet; Nor to mine eyes is light so dear, Nor friendship hiilf so sweet. 4. Thy grace still dwells upon ray heart, And sheds its fragrance there ; The noblest balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its care. 6. ril speak the honours of Thy name With my last labouring breath ; ' Then speechless clasp Thee in my arms. My joy in life and death. 131 1 165 FAITHFUL MERCIES. 7's. ;, , 131 LET us with a gladsome mind, ' Praise the Lord, for Ho is kind, ^ For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2. Let us blaze His name abroad, For of Gods He is tbe God ; For His mercies aye endure. Ever faithful, ever sure. 3. He, with all commanding might, ^ Filled the new made world with light ' For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. '- 4. He, the golden- tressed sun Caused all day His course to run ; For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. ^ 34ii;xii ..• 5. He His chosen race did bless, In the wasteful wilderness; For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. y THE GEM. 6. He hath with a piteous eye Looked upon our misery ; For His mercies aye endure. Ever faithful, ever sure. 7. All tilings living He doth feed, His full hand supplies their need; For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 8. Let us, therefore, warble forth, His high majesty and worth ; For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. f* 166 GENTLE WORDS. 132 1. /^ ENTLE words, how sweet they sound; \3r Joy ^hey give to all around ; Words of love, what peace tb«y bring, Happiness to every thing. Chorus. — Gentle words, how swset they sound ; Joy they give to all around ; Words of love, what peace they bring, Happiness to every thing. 2. Gentle words will reach the heart, Balm to sorrow they impart ; Loving words are sweet to hear, Joining hearts to others dear. Chorus. — Gentle words will reach the heart, Joy they give to all around; Words of love, what peace they bring, Happiness to every thing. 8. Gentle words then freely give. They will teach you how to live; They to you ore freely given. Angels whisper them in heaven. Chorus. — Gentle words then freely give, &o. SABBATH SCHOOL HTMNS. 132 ad ; ing. 167 COME HOLY SPIRIT. C. M. 1. /^OME, Holy Spirit, heavenly doTO, ^ \J With all Thy quick'ning powers, '*^ Kindle a flame of sacred love ' In these cold hearts of ours. 133 2. Look how we grovel here below, Fond of those trifling toys ; iiw Our souls can neither fly nor go, To reach eternal .joys. 3. In vain we tune our formal songs, < In vain we strive to rise ; Hosannns languish on our tongues, ' And our devotion dies. 4. Dear Lord, and sliall we ever lie, At this poor dying rate ? Our love so faint, so cold to Thee, And Thine to us so great. 5. Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove, With all Thy quick'ning powers ; Come, shod abroad a Saviour's love. And that shall kindle ours. ■,i 'ing, 168 TEACHER, WATCH THE LITTLS 134 ':'; :■ ^ ''yir FEET. :•: ] : 1. mEACHER, watch the little feet, J_ Walking through the meadows fair, Wand'ring thro' the crowded street, Scarcely heard or noticed there. Never count the labor lost, Never heed the pains it cost, Little feet will go ablray, Teacher, watch them while yon uay. 12 THE GBir. '■tA,^:f To cross the narrow sea, And linger shiv'ring on the brink, -And fear to Uunch away. ^ 3. Ob ! could we make oar doubts remove * Those gloomy doubts that rise ; ' ' ' And see the Canaan that we love, - With unbeclouded eyes Could we but climb wliere Moses stood And view the landscape o'er, ' Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, fehould fright us from the shore ' 35 170 THE REALMS OF THE BLEST 8's. 135 ^' WT^ ^^"^ ®^ *^® realms of the blest, A A ^'^^^^ country so bright and so fair- And oft are its glories confessed, * But what will it be to be there ! 2. We speak of its freedom from sin. ^ - ^^ From sorrow, temptation and care, v From trials, without and within ; But what must it be to be there I 3. We speak of its service of love. The robes which the glorified wear The church of the first-born above; ' But what must it be to be there !* 4. Do thou, Lord, 'midst pleasure or woe, btill for heaven our spirits prepare ; And shortly we aUo shall know And feel what it is to be there. «_/,;«' THE GEM. 171 1. 136 DAY OF TRIUMPH. MORNING breaks upon the tomb, ;' Jesus scatters all its gloom : Day of triumph ! thro' the skies * ' See the glorious Saviour rise I Christian! dry your flowing tears ; Chase those unbelieving fears; Look on His deserted grave; , - Doubt no more His power to save. Chorus. — Morning breaks upon the tomb, Jesus scatters all its gloom. 2. Ye, who are of death afraid, • ' ' Triumph in the scattered shade; ' Drive your anxious cares away; See the place where Jesus lay ! Lo ! the rising sun appears, Shedding radiance o'er the spheres ; Lo I as burning beam>? of light, Chase the terrors of the night. . Chorus. — Morning breaks, &c. ' / 172 1. THE LOVE OF CHRIST. 8's tk 4's. 137 ONE there is above all others, Oh, how He ioves I His is love beyond a brother's, = ,' 0)i, how He loves ! Earthly friends may fail and leave thee, This day soothe, the next day grieve thee. But this Friend will ne'er deceive thee, Oh, how He loves ! 2. Love this Friend who died to save thee. Oh, how He loves ! Dost thou love ? He will not leave thee ! Oh, how He loves ! 136 tomb, 1. I I ' SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. Think no more, tl.en, of to-morrow, lake His ea^y yoke nnd follow, ^ Jesus carrien all thy sorrow, Ob, how He loves! - - - 3. All thy sins shall be forgiven, Oh. how He loves! liackward shall thy foes be driven, l Oh, how He loves! Best of blessing. He'll provide thee, Nought but goc.d shall ore betide thee. bixUi to glory He will gnide thee, Oh, how He loves ! 137 173 THY WILL BE DONE. 8.8 8.4. 137 ^' IVT^.^^^"^' ^^ Father, while I stray " ' Ar- r'^ ^'i''" ^'y *'^™^' ^^ 'i^'^^'s rough way. teach me from my heart to say, " Thy will be done!" ' ^* 2. If thou should'st call me to lesign What most 1 prize-it ne'er was mine ; 1 only jield Thee whnt wns Thine ;— ^" Thy will be done!" ' ^ 3. E'en if again 1 ne'er should see The friend more than my life to me, ,i, Jire long we both shall he with Thee ; '' Thy will be done !" 4. Should pining siclniess wnsto away My life in premature d^cay, ^ My Father, still I strive to say,""^" " *' Thy will be done!" 5. If but my fainting heart be blessed With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest. My^God, to Thee I leave the regt • ^ , *' Thy will be done !" i|!i THE GEM. (J. Renew my will from day to day ; Blend it with Thine, and take away All that now oifikea it hard to say — *' Thy will be done!" 7. Then when on earth I breathe no more The prayer oft mixed with tears before I'll sing upon a happier shore, . »»Thy will be done!" 174 WHERE DO YOU JOURNEY, MV 1QQ ' BROTHER? 1. XTTHERE do you journey, my brother, VV O, where do you journey, I pray ? Where do you joarney, tny sister? For stormy and dark is the way ? We're journeying onward to Canaan, Through sulf' ring, and trial, and care, And when we get safely to glory, O say, shall we meet you all there? Chorus. — say, shall we meet you all there? 8"-y, shall we meet you all there? And when we get safely to glory, say, shall we meet you all there ? 2. What is your mission, my brother, - . What is vour mission helow ? . •> What is vour midsion, my sister, ,< , , As journeying onward you go ? Our mission is practising mercy, Sweet charity, patience, and love ; ' And following the footsteps of Jesus, That leads to the mansions above. Chorus. — say, shall we meet, &c. 17. irt. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMN'S. 8. yes ! you will meet us, my brother, God helping our weikness and hIu; \ ' Bearing the cross, we, ray sister, ,! The crown will endeavour to win. We'll walk through the vale and the shadow, Through suff'rings and trials and care ; An(; when you get safely to glory. You'll meet, yea, you'll meet u:^ all there. Chorus. — say, shall we meet, &c. "f ■ • 38 e? e? e? 175 HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING. 7s. 139 1. TTARK ! the herald angels sing, JlI Glory to the Tiew-born King; Glory in the highest heaven, Peace on earth, and man forgiven. 2. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity ; Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus our Imm'tnuel. 3. Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace ; Hail the Sun of Rightoousness ; Light and life to all Ho brings, ' Risen with healing in His wings. 4. Lo ! He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die ; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. 6. Sing we then, with angels sing, Glory to the new-born King ! Glory to the highest heaven, Peace on earth, and man forgiven. •^'t' V I 176 I. f^a- THE GEM. EBENEZER. 8*s & 7'fl. 139 COME, tliou Fount of every blessing, ^ Tune ray heart to sing Thy grace ; ^^ Strenmf4 of mercy, never ceasing, Call fo» songs of loudest praise. ; ' Teach me some celestial measure, Sung by ransoni'd hosts above ; the vast, the boundless treasure Of my Lord's unchanging love. 2. Here 1 nvise my Ebcnczcr; ^ Hither by Thy help I came ; And I hope, through Thy good pleasure, '- Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, VVanderiiig from the fold of God; And to rescue me from danger. Interposed 11 is precious blood, ,. 8. Oh to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be ! Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wanderiiig heart to thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it ; Prone lo leave the God I love; Take my heart. take and seal it — Seal it from Thy courts above. 177 SHALL WE MEET, NO MORE TO 140 PART. 1. Ol HALL we meet, no more to part, >0 When the dream of life is o'er; .) Shall we mingle, ,ii» of old, ^ With the loved ones gone before ? 171 139 2. 8ABBATH SCHOOL nYM2^8. In that land of perfect love, Sighs there not one aching heart? Cannot death disturb our bliss ? Shall wo meet, no more to part? Chorus.-^ShaU we meet, no more to part* Cannot death disturb our bliss »* Shall we meet, no more to part ? When we get beyond the tide ? -fc-Tery blossom that we mourned As It vanished from our side. ' ■fc'^ry young and tender bud, Stricken down by death's cold dart. Shall we clasp them in our arms ^ tohall we meet, no more to part ? Chorus.^Shall we meet no more, &o. " 3. Shall we meet, no more to part With our blessed Saviour there ? With the saints and angels too, In that world so bright and fair ? > - Bliall we dare to love them all, * With an overflowing heart ? Win they never leave oup side ? ^'J^jH we meet, no more to part? C'Aortt*.- Shall we meet no more, &c. i fl 140 ¥ 178 1. CROSS AND CROWN. WHILE pilgrims on our journey here, We oft may faint and weary be; But soon our longing, waiting eyes, The city that we seek shall see. 142 m »■ THE GEM. And mfinsions brij^lit are waiting, whero We all shall rest when we get there ; When we get there, when we get there, We alhshall rest when we get there. 2 A desert wide before us lies, But when its barren sands are past, Beyond the Jordan wc shall see The Canaan that we love at last. Its fields of fadeless green— its flowers, It faithful, shall at last be ours ; When we get there, when we get there, How sweet our rest when we get there. 8. Here we must bear the cross, and in The path our Master trod pursue ; And 'mid reproach and shame still keep His bright example in our view. When we get there we shall lay down The cross, and wear a glorious crown ; When we gee there, when we get there, How bright our crown when we get there ! li 179 PRAISE TO THE CREATOR. S.M. 143 1. /^OME, sound His praise abroad, \J And hymns of glory sing ; Jehovah is the Sovereign God, The Universal King. 2. He formed the depths unknown ; He gave the seas their bound ; The watery worlds are all His own, And all the solid ground. 3. Come, worship at His throne ; Come, bow before the Lord ; " " We are His works, and not our own : He formed us by His word. 'H 181 1 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMICS. 2. To-day attend Uh voice, Nor dare provoke JJis rod : Come like the people of Ilia choice. And own your gracious God. -♦■ — . 180 ASHAMED OP JESUS. L. M. y A mortal man ashamerl of Thee! *' ''^ Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise Whose glories shine through^endC daVs f 2. Ashamed of Jesus ! Sooner far Let evemn^ blush to own a star- (shamed of Jesus! Just as soon May midnight blush to think of noon. 3. Ashamed of Jesus ! That dear Friend . On whom my hopes of heaven dep Td J ' " ^.'^J J^^" I blu.h, be this my Hhame 1 That I no more revere His name. 4. Ashamed of Jesus! Y.s, I may. ^Vhen I've no guilt to wash away • ^%^^^^ ^« ^vipe. no good to crav;. ' No fears to quell, no soul to save. A^arnay this my glory be- Ihat Christ is not ashamed of mo I 148 . Vi a. fu' \ t "^'1 'U - ■», 181 1. ■C'jw e^' DISMISSION. 8's & 7's. 143 WWK /k IT ,^ father's boundless love With the Holy Spirit's favour ' ^ Kest upon us from above. ins GEM. I 2. Thns moy we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, Jojs which earth can* .fford. f — ♦- 182 1. OUR SAVIOUR'S COMMAND. 144 O'ER the portals of mercy these words are in- And written in letters of gold ; [scribed; The wayfaring man may behold them afar, And knock at the heavenly fold. Ohorut. — Knock, knock, knock, 'tis the Saviour's command, Knock at the portals above ; Knock, knock, knock, 'tis the Saviour's command. Enter into the mansion of e. 2. 0, ye weary, draw nigh, i»^ ae place of repose; Ye footsore your journeyinga cease ; Te toil-worn with labour, new vigour put on, And knock at the portals of peace. Chorus. — Knock, knock, knock, &o. 3. All ye mourners, believing, in confidence come ; Ye desolate, haste to look up; Te troubled in heart be resigned to His word, And knock at the portals of hope. Chorus. — Knock, knock, knock, &c. 4 And ye sinners, come ! there's a place for you, Prepared by the Builder above ; Approach with your burdens, in meekness submit, Vrij-i And knock at the portals of love. Chorus. — Knock, knock, knock, ^ ; . This strife we'll leave, and war no more, *,. Battling for the Lord! V>'| Chorus.— Vi^'W work, &c. 5. Our friends and kindred there we'll meet, On the heavenlj shore ! And ground our arms nt Jesus' feet, Om the heavenly shore. Coc?^.— Rome, home, sweet, sweet home! Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home. 146 comes, Qomes, 3omes, home. k, &c. 186 WORTHY THE LAMB. 6'« & 4's. 147 1. /^OME, all ye saints of God, \J Wide thro' the earth abroad, Spread Jesuo' fame. Tell what His love hath done; Trust in His name alone; ~ Shout to His loftv throne, "Worthy the Lamb!" v 2. Hence, gloomy doubts and foara ; I>ry up your mournful te?f.rs ; 8well the ghid theme To Chiiyt our Heavenly King, Strike each melodious stri/ig^; Join heart and voice to singV "Worthy the Lamb!'**' Itr THE GEM. 3. Hark ! how the choirs above, Filled with the Saviour's love, Dwell ou His name. ^ There too shall we be found, With light .'ind glory crown'd, While ail the heavens reFonuJ, *• Worthy the Lamb ! " 2. 187 FOLLOW JESUS. 1. rpHE world looks very beautiful, X And full of joy to me ; Tiie sun shinos out in glory bright, Op ev'ry thing I sec. I know I shall bo hnppy, While in the world I stay, For I will follow Jesus, » For I will follow Jesus, Yes, I will follow Jesus, Follow Jesus all the way. I'm but a little pilgrim here, My journey's just begun ; They tell me T shall sorrow moot, Befort my journey's done. The world is full of sorrow And suffering, they say ; But I will follow Jesus, ]5ut I will follow Jesus, Yes, I will follow Jesus — Follow Jesus all the way. TlicD on my little pilgrimage. Whatever I may meet ; I'll take it— joy und sorrow — all, And lay at .Jesus' feet. He'll comfort me in trouble, He'll wipe my tears away ; 148 3 iiikiiiin 148 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. With joy I'll follow Jesus, With joy I'll follow Jesus- Yes, I will follow Jesus- Follow Jesus all the way. Then trials cannot weigh me down And pain I need not fear ; ' For when I'm close by Jesus' side, Grief cannot come too near. Not even death can harm me. When death I meet one day- To heaven I'll follow Jesus, ' To heaven I'll follow Jesus, Yes, I will follow Jesus- Follow Jesus all the way. 188 1. SABBATH. 7*s. SOON will set the Sabbath sun. Soon the sacred day be done • _. But an endless rest remains Where the glorious Saviour reigns 2. Sweet our evening praises rise To our Maker in the skies; . But a music sweeter far. Breathes where angel spirits are. 3. Happy they on earth who read Of a 8;iviour crucified ; f v^.. Happier they who see Him now, And before His glory bow. 4. Who that endless rest shall gain. Who shall sing that glorious strain ? Ihey who here the Saviour own. They shall worship round His throne. 149 THl GEM. 189 ABIDE WITH US. S. M. 1. nAVIOUR, abide with us, Jo The day is now fa;' gone ; We would obtain a blessing thus, By coming to Thy throne. 2. Our sun is sinking now, Our day is almost o'er ; Sun of Righteousness, do Thou Shine on us evermore. 149 190 THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL WORLD. 150 1. mHERE is a beautiful world, I Where saints and angels sing ; i. r< ; A world where peace and pleasure reign. And heavenly praises ring. Chorus. — We'll be there, be there; yes. we'll be tliere. Palms of victory, crowns of glory We all shall wear ; We shall wear glorious crowns la that beautiful world on high, 2. There is a beautiful world. Where sorrow never comes ; A world where tears shall never fiill, In sighing for our homes. Chorus. — We'll bo there, be there, &c. 3 Tlu re is a beautiful world, • Unseen to mortal sight, _,:_.- AikI darkness never enters there — That home is fair and bright. Chorus —We'll be there, be there, &c. 149 4. 8ABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. ■ There is a beautiful world Of harmony and love ; Oh ! may we safely enter there, ' And dwell with God above. Chorus.~\Yem be there, be there, &c u D- 150 f n S of glory Jrowns on high. &c. «) 191 YOUR MISSION. %. I TF you cannot on the ocean X Sail among the swiftest fleet, Rocking on the highest billows, ^ Laughing at the storms you meet; lou can stand among the sailors, ^ Anchored yet within the bay ; ' You can leud a hand to help them. As they launch their boat awuy! If you are too weak to journey Up the mountain steep and high, You can stand within the valky, ^ While the multitudes go by. You can chant in huppy measure, ^^ As they slowly puss along ; Though they may forget the singer. They will not forgot the song. 3. If you have not gold and silver, Ever ready to command ; If you cannot t'wnrd the needy Reach an ever>open hand ; You can visit the afflicted, O'er the erring you can weep ; ' You can be a pure disciple. Sitting at the Saviour's feet. 4. If you cannot, in the harvest, Garner up the richest sheaves,— Many a grain both ripe and golden Will the careless reaper leave, 151 THE GEM. Go nnd glean among the briers, Growing rank against the wall, For it may be that their shadow Hides the heaviest whefit of all. 5. If you cannot, in the conflict, Prove yourself a soldier true ; If where fire and svnokc are thickest, There's no work for you to do ; When the battle field is silent, You can go with careful tread, You can bear away the wounded, You can cover up the dead. ; ; ; • 6. Do not then stand idly waiting For some arcater work to do ; That is great the Master gives you — Do the work lie calls you to. Go and toil in Jef us' vineyard, Do not fear to do and dare ; If you want for Christ to labour, Lo ! the field is every where. . 192 I 1. THE MORNING STAR. 152 •> SOLDIER of Christ, why thus cast down? Why drops thy nerveless hand ? Have faith and hope aod courage gone ? Fear'st thou the alien band ? Take heart, 'twill not be always night : Through riven clouds afar Gleams down in rays of diamond light, The bright and morning star, The bright and morning star. ' Seek not the ground in weak despair, ' ^ Nor break 'neath sufi'ering's rod : The fight thou wagest is the care Of the all-loving God. 152 3. rn? 193 1. o t- SABDATH SCHOOL HYMNS. v Joy comes thro' sorrow; death briucs life- 1 eace rides on battle's car ; ' Ami beams, on darkest uight of strife The bright and morning star. J'resg on the foe ! God rules the vears • VVroDg shall not triumph lone. • i^xpectant Faith already hears ° ' Truth's glad, victorious song. Ihe nations soon shall own their Kinrr Ihe wise from near and far "" Once more to Him their offerings bring- Ihe bright and morning star. Then fear not, Christian, for the richt' Nor falter 'mid the fray; For truth is victor ; error's night Flies from the coming day. Thine eye thro' dust and tears may '•ce On heaven's broad scroll afar, ';^ Pro"?i^-e sure : - Fll give to theo Ihe bright and morning star ! " i ■'■' GOD'8 WORD OUR GUIDK. G M. 153 HOW shall the young secure their hearts. tT— nr , ^"''^^^ ^^^^'^ ^i^'es from sin ? Jtiy \\ord the choicest rules imparts, -lo keep the conscience clean. "^m,^^^® *^^ ^^"°' ^ heavenly light. Ihat guards us all the day; And through the dangers of the ni^^ht A lamp to lead our way. ° ' 3. Thy precepts make me truly wise ; I hate the sinner's road ; I hate my own vain thoughts to rise, Isut love thy law, my God. THE oIm. 4. Thy Word is everlasting truth ; How pure is every page ! Thy holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. 104 I 1. o CHRIST OUR EXAMPLE. 7's. LAMB of God, Hook to Thee; Thou shalt my example be ; Thou art gentle, meek and mild ; Thou wast once a little child. Fain I would be as Thou art ; Give me Thy obedient heart ! Thou art pitiful and kind! Let me have Thy loving mind ! 3. Thou didst live to God alone ; Thou didst never seek Thine own ; Thou Thyself didst never please ; God was all Thy happiness. 4. Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, In Thy gracious hands I am ; Make me. Saviour, what Thou art ; Live Thyself within my heart. 5. I shad then shew forth Thy praise ; Serve Thee all my happy days ; Then the world shall always see Christ, the Holy Child in me. 153 -|; 195 LIFT UP, LIFT UP VOUR HEADS, YE GATES. 1. T IFT up, lift up your heads, ye gates, JLj Ye everlasting doors ; A royal company awaits. To tread your golden floors. 154 SABBATH SCHOOL HTMMS. 153 I 154 ** And who is He that bids unfold The portals of the sky, And lift the everlasting doors For such a company ? " Chorus. — The Lord, the Lord, the conq'ring King ! With all His glorious train ; He coraes, and He shall enter in, For evermore to reign. 2. The Lord, the Lord, the conq'ring King ! Bright crowns His pathway pave ; Both death and hell have yielded up Their captives from the grave. Lift up, lift up your heads, ye gates ; Ye doors, be lifted high ; The King of Glory shall come in, With all His company. Chorus. — The Lord, the Lord, &c. 3. " Who is this King of Glory— who, That would come in to reign ? " The Lord, the Lord, the mighty God, ^^ With His attending train. All flowing like a robe of light. The raiment white they wear, In graceful folds across the breast, Clasp'd with the morning star. Chorus. — The Lord, the Lord, &o. 4. This glorious throng, alike the Lamb, ** A name,-' and the white stone ; ^ Of hidden manna they shall eat. And with Him share the throne. Clouds of sweet incense round them float, And music fills the air ; With harps and songs and palms they come, And crowns of life they wear. Chorus. — The Lord, the Lord, &c. I! 11 M THE QBM. 196 TIME FLIES. 7's&6's. 1. AS flows the rapid river, J\, With channel broad and free, * Its waters rippling ever, And hastening to the sea ; So life is onward flowing, And days of offered peace ; And man is swiftly going Where calls of mercy cease. 155 2. As nioous are ever waning, As hastes the cnn away, As rftormy winds complaining. Bring on the wintry dfiy ; So fust the niglit comes o'er us— The dnrkness of the grave ; And death is just before us — God takes the life He gave. 3. Say, hath the heart its treasure Laid up in worlds nbove ? And is it all thy pleasure, Thy God to praise and love ? Beware, lest death's dark river Its billows o'er thee roll, ■^ And thou lament forever The ruin of thy soul. 197 DOXOLOGY. L.M. 155 PRAISE God, from whom all blessings flow; Prfiiso Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenl;' host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. SABBATH SCHOOL HTMN8. 155 198 PISGAH. 1' /^NCB was heard the song of children \J By the Saviour, when on earth ; Joyful in the sacred temple, Shouts of youthful praise had birth : And hosannas, and hosnnnas, Loud to David's Sou break forth. r 2. Palms of victory strewn around Him, Garments spread beneath His foot ; Prophet of the Lord thoy crowned Him, In fair Salem's crowded street, While hosannas From the lips of children greet. 3 God o'er all in heaveu reigning, \Ve this day Thy glory sing, Not with palms Thy pathway strewing, We would loftier tribute brin*'". Glad hosannas, To our Prophet, Priest and Kiug. ; 4. Oh, though humble is our oft'eriug, Lord, accept our grateful lays ; Those from children once proceeding, Thou didst deem them '' perfect praise." Now hosannas, Saviour Lord, to Thee, we raise. 156 199 THE GOD OF ABRAHAM. 6 G 8 4. 157 1. m HE God of Abraham praise. X Who reigns enthroned above ; Ancient of everlasting days, And God of love. .•A A' THIS OEM Jehovah, great I AM ! By e.irth and heaven confessjed : We bow and own the sacred name, For ever blessed. 2. %\Q God of Abraham praise, At whose supreme command. From earth we rise and seek ihe joys At His right hnn'i. We all on earth forsake — Its wisdom, fame and power ; And Him our only portion make, Our shield and tower. 3. The God of Abraham praise, Whose all-suflScient grace Shall guide us through the wilderness, To see His face. He is our faithful friend. He is our gracious God : And Ho will save us to the end, ' Through Jesus' blood. 4. He by Himself hath sworn. We on His oath depend ; i We shall, on eagle-wing upborne, To heaven ascend : We shall behold His face, We shall His power adore. And sing the wonders of His grace For evermore. 6. The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high : Hail, Father. Son and Holy Ghost ! They ever cry. Hail, Abraham's God and ours ! We join the heavenly lays, And celebrate with all our powers His endless praise. SABBATH SCHOOL BTMN8. 200 THE GRACE OF GOD. 0. M. 1. "T ET ufl oflore the grace that seeks I 4 To draw our hearts above ; Attend, 'tis God the Saviour speaks, And every word is love. * 2. Though, filled with awe before His throne,* Each angel veils his face, He takes poor children for His own, And saves them by His grace. 3. ** Come forth,'* He says, ** no more pursue The path that leads to death : Look up, a bleeding Saviour view; Luok, and be saved by faith. 157 4. * * My sons and daughters you shall be, Through My atoning blood ; And you shall claim aud find in Me A Saviour and a God." 5. Lord, speak these words to every heart, By Thine almighty voice ; Early from sin may we depart, ' And make Thy love our choice. *'•/ 201 PASCAL. L. M. 1. QUN of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, ►5 It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise. To hide Thee from Thy servants' eyes. 2. When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast. 158 THE GEM. 3. Abide with tne from morn till eve, For wit'iout Thee I cannot live ; Abide with ine when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4. If some poor wandering child of Thine, Have spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin ; Let him no more lie down iu eiu. 5. Watch by the pick ; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store ; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. G. Come near and ble.- h us when we wake, Kie through tho woild our way we take; Till in tho ocean of Thy love. We lobC ourselves in Heaven above. ^t| k%i 202 1. CUANT. COME LET US SING. 151) OCOME, let us sing un- | to the | Lord ; Lov us heartily rejoice iu the | strength of our sal- i vation. Let us co)ne before His presence | with thanks- | giving, And show ourselves | glad in i Him with | psalms. For the Lord is a | great — | God ; And a great j King a- j bove all | gods. In His hand are all the corners i of the And the strength of the | hills is | His- earth ; I also. 3. The ser. is His, ] and He | made it; And His hands pre- j pared — the | dry. . | laud. come, let us worship | and fail | down. And kneel be- I fore the i Lord our I Maker. SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 4. For lie is tho | Lord our | God, Aud we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of | His — | hand. worship the Lord in the j beauty of \ holiness ; Let the whole earth ! stand in i awe of I Hira. 5. For j He . . | cometh, For He j cometh — to j judge the | earth ; And with righteousness to j judge the | world, And the | poo- pie | with His j truth. 6. Glory be to the Father, and | to the [ Son, And I to the | Holy | Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and j ever shall be, World I with-out I end. A- ( men. 20:3 NOT TO CONDEMN THE WOllLF).* 160 "IT^OR God sent not His Sou into the world to con- i dcmn the world, But that the world through Him might be so.vcd." Glory be to God ! Glory bo to God ! Glory be to God iu the highest I ij « ve « 1 j j^PI; I H II Si ! ) I INDEX. "• HYMN, A few more years shall roll 146 A prophet of the olden time 97 A song, a song of gladness.. 66 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide 142 Agnin we meet, O Lord 86 Almighty God, Thy word is cast 98 Around the throne of God in heaven S3 As flows the rapid liver ]Oo Attracted by love's sacred force 101 Awake and sing the song 149 Awake our souls, aw*iy our fears %.. ioO Beautiful Zion, built above 6 Beyond this life of hopes and fears 43 Bless this assembly, Lord 94 Blest be the tie that binds 75 Blest Saviour, as we meet 92 Children, hear the melting story 121 Children of the heavenly King... 80 Children, will you go with me ? 118 Come, all ye saints of God 186 Come, boys — come, girls '. 34 Come, childi'en, and learn ., 82 Come, children, join to sing 87 Come, children, let us sweetly sing 77 Come, Holy Spirit 167 Come, let us sing of Jesus 2G Come, schoolmates, don't grow weary 64 Come, sound His praise abroad 179 / 'I , 1 i i I' i I INDEX. HYMN. Come, thou Fount of every blessing 176 Come to Jesus, little one 2 Come, we ihat love the Lord 183 Creator, Saviour, God 95 Dear Father, ere we part. 61 For God sent not His Son „ 203 From all that dwell below the skies 62 From Greenland's icy mountains 103 Full of trembling expectation 10 Gentle words, how sweet they sound 166 Glory to God on high 148 Glory to Thee, my God, this night 161 God has said, forever blessed 113 God of love, before Thee now .... 134 Hark! a instant voice is calling 105 Hark ! that glorious burst of praise 106 Hark! the herald angels sing 175 Heavenly Father, we draw near Thee 78 Here, gracious God, beneath Thy feet 96 Here we meet to part again 59 Holy angels in their flight 141 Holy Saviour ! Thou hast told us 1 How beauteous are their feet ! 125 How kind is the Saviour 70 How loving is Jesus! Ill How pleasant thus to dwell below ... . 62 How precious is the Book divine 162 How shall the young secure their hearts . ... ... 193 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 156 I know there's a crown 16 I know 'tis Jesus loves my soul 41 I lay my sins on Jesus 120 I need thee, precious -Tesus 157 1 want to be an angel 81 HYMN. . 176 2 183 95 61 203 62 103 X 166 148 161 113 134 INDEX. nYMX. If you cannot on the ocean i9x I'll, go to that beautiful land if^g I'm trying to climb up Zion's hill '. 4 lu the roBy light I9 In the vineyard of our Father 108 In Thy great name 84 In seasons of grief I43 .Terusaleni, my happy home...... .., 72 Jerusalem, forever bright 74 •Tesus, and shall it ever be ISO Jej'Us, how can I but love Thee ? .*.,' 25 Jesus, I love Thy charming name 164 Jesus, lover of my soul 79 Jesus loves me — this I kuow 29 Jesus, the vary thought of Thee l\Q Jesus, we love to meet , . 7.S Joy tor the sorrowful 9 Joyfully, joyfully onward we move 5 Just as I am ,.. 24 Lamb of God, I look to Thee , .. 104 Lambs of the Saviour *. 151 Let us adore the grace that seeks 200 Let us go to Bethlehem 107 Let us with a gladsome mind 105 Lift up, Hit up youi' heads, ye gates 105 Like mist on the mountain ^6 Little children, Jesus calls you . 63 Little children, love the Waviour 12 Little travellers Zionward 130 Lord, a little band and lowly 145 Lord, before Thy throne wo stand 89 May the grace of Christ our Saviour 181 Mighty God, while angels bless Thee.> 109 Morning breaks upon the tomb 171 My God, my Father, while I stray.. 178 ! 1 'I'M it 11 INDEX. nvM\. Nothing but leaves; the Spirit grieves 5G Nothing, either great or small 17 No]|mortal eje that land hath seen 64 Now be the Gospel banner , 126 Now, Lord, we ask Thy blessing 124 Now we lift our tuneful voices 140 come, children, come 28 O come, happy children 7 O come, let us sing unto tho Lord 202 happy bond that seals my vows 159 happy la'jd 135 we are volunteers 45 world of glory and of bliss 93 Oh, come, let us sing 14 Oh, give me a harp 36 Oh, how my spirit longs for Thee I 152 Oh, there is a fountain 20 Oh. we love to come 35 O'er the flowing river 129 O'er the portals of mercy 182 Ou Calvary's heights amazing grace behold.... 42 Once more before we part 90 Once was heard the song of children 198 One there is above all others 172 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow 197 Preserved by Thine almighty power 38 Rock of Ages, cleft for me 154 Koll, .Jordan, roll 55 Hound tho throne in glory 23 Safely through another week 76 Save all my children, Lord 136 Saviour King, in hallowed union 100 Saviour, like a shepherd, lead us 114 Saviour, while my heart is tender ll(j ISaviour, abide with us ... 189 H VMN. 17 64 126 124 140 7 202 159 135 45 93 14 36 152 20 35 INDEX. Say, brothers, will you meet us See you not the countless number See the kind shepherd, Jesus, stands... Shall we gather at the river Shall we meet beyond the river Shall we meet, no more to part Sing to the Lord the children's hymn Soldier of Christ, why thus cast down? Soon will set the Sabbath sun Stand up; stand up for Jesus Sweet hour of prayer , Sweet is the time of spring ..., Sun of my soul •••••*••• Teacher divine, we bow the knee Teacher, watch the little feet Tell tliy Saviour when the journey The children .are gathering The God of Abraham praise , The gospel ship is sailing The pearl that worldlinfrs covet The pearly gates arc open wide . The world looks v^vy beautiful The Sabbath school's a place of prayer, The valleys and the mountains The mercy of Jesus has brought us There is a beautiful home There is a beautiful land on high There is a fountain filled with blood There is a glorious wovltl of l^|[ht There is a land of pure delight There is a rest for little children , There is a beautiful home for thee ....... There is a beautiful world.. There is a happy land There's work enough There shall we see Tlis face RVMX. . 46 144 ' 112 , 16 57 177 127 , 192 , 18« , 11 21 131 201 90 168 189 40 199 48 68 13 137 67 61 91 32 69 1 53 122 169 102 190 137 138 184 ■p i\ n INDBX. nTMN. There was a time when children sang 110 These are the crowns that we shall wear 165 This is the happy place 85 This life is a race 30 This life is but a suramer's day 128 Though troubles assail 8 Three in One, and One in Three 117 Watching on Judea's plains 132 We are coming blessed Saviour 50 We are going, going, going 160 We are homeward bound 60 Wo are now in youth's blight morning 71 We Mr3 on our journey home 49 We are out on the ocenn sailing 58 We love to sin^i; togetjjyr 39 We meet again in gladness S-T We seek the golden city 37 We sing of the vcalms of the bleat 170 We three kings of Orient are 31 We'll journey together to Zion 158 We've listed in a holy war 185 We're bound for the land of the pure 3 What are those soul reviving strains? 22 When His salvation bringing 133 When many to the Savioui's foot ,. 18 When of oM sweet angels singing 147 When o'er earth is breaking 44 When the battle is fought 27 Who fhall sing, if not the children? 47 Where do you jourrfey, my brother? 374 While pilgrims on our journey here 178 While the- lu'avenly host rejoices 123 While with ceasele.^s course the sun 104 Whither, pilgrims, are you going.... 63 Why those fears? Behold 'tis Jesu5 115 Youthful, weak and unprotected .... 88 nTMN. • X •• !•• i 1 U r 166 85 30 128 8 117 132 60 160 60 71 49 58 39 83 37 170 31 168 185 o tt 1 oo ...... 18 147 44 27 47 174 178 123 104 63 115 88