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Be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psaJms and hymns and spiritual soni^s, \m?:-ma: and makinS melody in your heart to the Lord/' £ph. v 19 ^ SECOND EDITION. \tajp HALIFAX, N. S. " WILLIAM GOSSIP, 24 GKANVILLE STREET. 1856. ./■"^ (w Havlvg been informed that o, n ^''■--n to the melriea ' r "' ''^•'»-' - -'^ *^at „n,e. son,; :;::; ?^ ^-^^ ^-ln,s, great dive«it^ of practice J, " ^'"'""^'^' ---end the adoption off n' ' "''" ^- ''^^ tho„,, „,/,4^;''^ Collection, as -nadaptedfor,enera rand""'^^'^^' that „niforn,it,, i„ this part ir v *'' '°P^ -aj^ thus be preserved thro l^ '' """''^'P' throughout the Diocese Halifax, P^-^tofSt.Ma„hia.,i852 PREFACE. In undertaking to prepare a new Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Diocese of Nova Scotia, the Compilers have had two obj<.ets in view, -to supply a Book at the lowest possible Ipnce-and, at the same time, one which would contam a sufficient variety for all the require- ments of public worship. The Book is divided into two parts ; the first, consisting of Selections from the New, (with three from the Old) Version of the Psalms ; the second ^consisting of Hymns, and Vei^ions of Psalms, by various authors. To some persons, the first part may appear to be too much curtailed ; but it will be found, upon examination, that all, or nearly all, the portions commonly used are included, the number of four verses, to which the greater part ell T/'V*"''''' '^'"^ '-^ P^^«'-« -Idom exceeded. In some cases, however, where tie :M V FKEFACB. wnse appeared to require if . ^ rr ^ Select J r: t;f o^^^. .pecia, Jundance of mafterTnd he l" "v S"'"''^ •"" *e d'«Posal of the Co«pUe,/''t! ""'^J ^P^ce at the ever, that they have ineL„ J""'^ '''^'«^«' how- f neralJ,^ fo^^^d in tie Col r^'"^*'"^ Hymns fend, together wiS, ' f "' "'"'' '« ^^g" ^ook, a^nd othel 1: f 'T *^ ^-"-^ omitted, because, tho„l J, 1 ^^'"^ ^e«'' selves, they are n^t adaS.1 Z""''^"' ^" ^''■^•^•■ o^'-ers, on accoua of X 1 I ^""'^ *^«--^Y. again, merely because t ' ' »°'^ .-'>'=>. too much to ';hesTze,„t'' """''' ''«^'' ^^-^ Priee of the Boole, ^ilt'""'"'^"''""^' *° *e advantage. ' '^"'"^ «"y ""^''-esponding Halifax, N. s. 1852. r othei* special ^y oe selection iuence of the J space at the Relieve, how- 5^ the Hymns used in Eng- e American have beer ' in tl^^^rr,,. 'ic is^oishnv ^tl7» to the responding SELECTIONS FEOM THE ♦ PSALMS OF THE OLD AND NEW VERSIONS. PSALM L C. M. ¥? ^75^^ -^^1 \s he who ne'er consents J- J- i3y ill advice to walk ; Ncr. stands in sinners' ways, nor iits ' Where men profanely talk. 2 But makes the perfect law of God His business and deliVht; Devoutly reads therein by day, And meditates by night. 3 Like some fair tree, which, fed by streams, With timely fruit does bend, He still shall flourish, and success AU his designs attend. 4 For God approves the just man's ways, lo happiness they tend ; But sinners, and the paths they tread, bhall both in ruin end. 6 PSAIMS. PSALM II. c. M. '^W^rtth!.!"""^^^'-"^'' rage Whv d ",^"® neathen storm ? li^e utmost limits nfi\i , *' Shall K^ ^^ *"6 Jands ^ftall be possessed by thee PSALMS. Lest he revenge the bold neglect, Incena'd by your delay. 8 If but in part his anger rise, Who can endure the flame ? Then blest are they whose hope relies On his most holy name. PSALM IIL C. M. npHOU, O my God, art my defence ; -■- On thee my hopes rely ; Thou art my glory, and shall yet Lift up my head on high. 2 Since whensoever in like distress To God I made my prayer, He heard me from his holy hill, Why should I now despair ? 3 Guarded by him, I laid me down My sweet repose to take ; For I throuojh him securely sleep, Through him in safety wake. 4 Salvation to the Lord belongs, He only can defend ; His blessing he extends to all That on his power depend. PSALM y. C. M. T ORD, hear the, voice of my complaint, -Li Accept my secret prayer ; 8 i; u rSALMS. To thee devoutly I'll look up, '-0 thee devoutly pray. ' "^ TotvU*H^ ^""""^'^^^ grace shall me n .1. yJ^K'^ *^°^'"'s restore, On thee I'll fix my Jonging g ' 3 And humbly there adore.^ ' * or watchful 13 my .'be ; therefore, O Lord, m.ke plain the wav W herein I ought to go. ^ ^ ^ W;lt* 1" '^'? ^'"' f"^' ■■" thee i *7'^,"yo'ce whom thou preserv'st And all that love thy Name ' 6 To righteous men the righteous Lord His blessmg T.ill extend, ^ And With h,s favour all his saints. As w,th a shield, defend. ' PSALM YIII. c. M. O W?f8^'i° '*'""" all creatures bow Thr™ ^ , '".' -^'■'"J^ frame, ■Through all the worjd how irrp!,t orf *i. r How glorious is thy Zl!" *'' *^°" ' PSALMS. 9 2 In heaven thy wondrons acts are sung, Nor fully reckoned ther'* ; And yet thou mak'st the infant tongue Thy boundless praise declare. S Through thee the weak confound the strong, And crush their haughty foes ; And so thou q^^'-Vst ♦he wicked thro'^^^- That thee an^ hinc oppose. ^g» 4 When heaven, thy beauteous work on high, Employs m^ wond'ring sight ; The moon that nightly rules tho sky, With stars of feebler light ; 6 What's man, say I, that, Lord, thou lov'st To keep him in thy mind ? Or what his offspring, that thou prov'st To them so wondrous kind ? PSALM IX. CM. TO celebrate thy praise, O Lord, I will my heart prepare ; To all the listening world thy works. Thy wondrous works, declare. 2 The thought of them shall to my soul Exalted pleasure bring ; Whilst to thy Name, O thou Most High, Triumphant praise I sing. 8 God is a constant, sure defence Against oppressing rage ; PSALMS. J^^roclaim h s deeds f,'li oii .1. Confess no ot£'|od '*•' ^"'^'^ , ^ PSALM XL c. M. Q^NCE I have plac'd my trust m i- i *% A refuge always nieh ^'"'' And (oth;""Sr': «»?.«!. 1 prov'd oaan 3< PSALMS. 11 PSALM XIII. CM. HOW long- wilt thou fornret me, Lord ? Must I forever mourn ? ^^^Ip"g wilt thou withdraw from me, On ! never to return ? 2 O hear, and to my longing eyes Restore thy wonted lig^ft ; And suddenly, or I shalf sleep In everlasting nig'ht. 3 Since I have always plac'd my trust Beneath thy mercy*s wino-, Thy saving health will come' and then My heart with joy shall spring ; 4 TliAn shall my song, with praise inspired, io thee, my God, ascend ; Who to thy servant in distress Such bounty didst extend. PSALM XV. C. M. L^r?^; '^u? '' *^^ ^^PPy man that may 10 thy blest courts repair ? iVot, stranger-like, to visit them, But to inhabit there ? 2 'Ti^ he, whose ev'ry thought and deed ^y I'Uies of virtue moves ; Whose gen'rous tongue disdains to speak Ihe thing his heart disproves. 12 PSALMS. 3 Who never did a slander for^re His neighbor's fame to wound; iNor harken to a false report, By mah'ce whispered round. . 4 Who vice in all its pomp and power Can treat with just neglect ; Aijd pietv, though cloth'd in ra^rs, Keiigiously respect. ° 5 Who to his plighted vows and trust iias ever firmly stood ; And, though he promise to his loss. He makes his promise good. PSALM XYI. C. M. I STRIVE each action to approve ■io (jrod s all-seeing eye ; No danger shall my'lopes' remove, • Jiecause he still is ni<^h. 2 Therefore my heart all grief defies. My glory does rejoice ; ^.f ?K'^^" ""^'^ ^" ^ope to rise, Wak d by his powerful voice. ^ ^¥"' ^^^^^' when I resign my breath My soul from hell shalt free^: ' Nor let thy Holy One, in death ±ne least corruption see. 4 Tliou Shalt the paths oflife display ihat to thy presence lead j PSALMS. 13 Where pleasures dwell without allay, And joys that never fade. PSALM XYIII. L. M. VrO change of times shall ever shock JL 1 My firm affection, Lord, to thee ; For thou hast always been my rock, A fortress and defence to me. 2 Thou my deliverer art, my God, My trust is in thy mighty power ; Thou art my shield from foes abroad, At home my safeguard and my tower. 3 Who then deserves to be ador'd, But God, on whom my hopes depend? Or who, except the mighty Lord, Can with resistless power defend ? 4 Therefore to celebrate his fame My grateful voice to heaven I *11 raise ; And nations, strangers to his Name, Shall thus be taught to sing his praise, 5 Let the eternal Lord be prais'd, The lock on whose defence I rest; O'er highest heavens his Name be raised, Who me with his salvation blest. PSALM XYIIL (0. V.) C. M. OGod, my strength and fortitude, Of force I must love thee : 14 s PSALMS. Thou art my refuge and defence, " In my necessity, 2 My God, my rook, in whom I trust. The worker of my wealth, My refuge, buckler, and my shield, The horn of all my heallh. 3 The Lord descended from above. And bow'd the heavens hio-h • . And underneath his feet he cast The darkness of the sky. * 4 On Cherub, and on Cherubim, Full royally he rode. And on the wings of mighty winds Came %ing all abroad. % 5 He sat serene upon the floods, Their fury to restrain ; And he as sovereign Lord and Kino-, For evermore shall reign. ° 6 Who then is God except the Lord ? For other there is none ; Or else who is omnipotent, Saving our Goil alone ? 7 Lord God of power I to thee alone ^ Be praise eternal giv'n. By men on earth, and saints above, And all the hosts of heav'n. PSALMS. PSALM XIX. C. M. PART I. T™,^^^^'"s declare thy glory, Lord, VVhich that alone can fill ; The firmament and stars express Their great Creator's skill. 2 The dawn of each returning day Fresh beams of knowledge brino-s ; A nd from the dark returns°of night Divine instruction springs. 3 Their powerful language to no realm Or region is confined ; *Tis nature's voice, and understood Alike by all mankind. 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense Through earth's extent display ; Whose bright contents the circlin' ' «^e» ^e comes With all his shining train. 4 Who is this King of glory ? who ? The Lord of hosts renown'd ; Of glory he alone is King, Who is with glory crowned. ' PSALM XXY. S. M. THY mercies and thy love O Lord recall to mind : *---■-- Q^a,^ioamr uonniiue sti As thou wert ever, kind. PSALMS. 19 2 Let all my youthful crimes Be blotted out by thee ; And, for thy wondrous goodness* sake, In mercy think on me. 3 His mercy and his truth The righteous Lord displays, In bringing wand'ring sinners home, And teaching them his ways. ■4 He those in justice guides Who his direction seek ; And in his sacred paths shall lead The humble and the meek. 5 Through all the ways of God Both truth and mercy shine, To such as with religious hearts To his blest will incline. ■^' ^ PSALM XXVn. C. M. WHOM should t fear, since God to me Is saving health and light ? Since strongly he my life supports, What can my soul affright ? 2 Henceforth within his house to dwell I earnestly desire, His wondrous beauty there to view, And of his will inquire. 3 Jb'or there may I with comfort rest. In times of deep distress ; 4 • il if 20 PSALMS. And safe, as on a rock, abide In that secure recess ; 4 Continue, Lord, to hear my voice, AVhene/er to thee I cry; H In mercy my complaints'receive, Nor my request deny. 5 When us to seek thy glorious face Thou kindly dost advise ; Thy glorious face I'll always seek, My grateful heart replies. 6 Then hide noc thou thy face, Lord, Nor me in wrath reject ; My God and Saviour, leave not him Thou didst so oft protect. PSALM XXXL S. M. DEFEND me. Lord, from shame. For still I trust ip thee ; As just and righteous is thy Name, From danger set me free. 2 Bow down thy gracious ear, And speedy succor send ; Do thou my steadfast rock appear. To shelter and defend. 8 Those mercies thou hast shown ^ rU cheerfully express ; For thou hast seen my straits, and known My soul in deep distress. "'■wiiiMiiti tm PSALMS. 21 4 Tho brightness of thy face To me, Lord, disclose ; And, as thy mercies still increase, Preserve me from my foes. PSi LM XXXII. L. M. HE'S blest whose sins have pardon gaia'd, 1171 ^ ^^^^ ^" judcrment to appear: Whose guilt remission has obtain'd, And whose repentance is sincere. 2 While I conceaPd the fretting sore, My bones consum'd without relief; All day did I with anguish roar. But no complaints assuag'd my grief. 3 No sooner I my wound disclosed. The guilt that tortured me within, But thy forgiveness interpos'd. And mercy's healing balm pour'd in. 4 True penitents shall thus succeed, Who seek thee whilst thou may'st be found ; They, from the common deluge freed. Shall see remorseless sinners drown'd. 5 Thy favbr, Lord, in all distress, My tow'r of refuc^e I must own : ■iiou siiait my enemy suppress. And me with songs of triumph crown. mi 22 PSALMS. PSALM XXXm. C. M. LET all the just to God with joy Tiieir cheorful voices raise, For well the righteous it becomes To sing glad songs of praise. 2 Let harps, and psalteries, and lutes In joyful concert meet, , An^ nsw-made songs of loud applause The harmony complete. 8 For faithful is the word of God, His works with truth abound ; He justice loves, and all the earth Is with his goodness crowned, 4 How happy then are they, to whom The Lord for God is known ; Whom he from all the world besides Has chosen for his own ! 5 Our soul on God with patience waits, Our help and shield is be ; Then, Lord, let still our hearts rejoice, because we trust in thee. u The riches of thy mercy, Lord, Do thou to us extend ; Since we for all we want or wish On thee alone depend. PSALMS. PSxiLM XXXIV. C. M. 28 THROUGH all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy, The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. 2 Of his deliverance I will boast, Till all that are dist;esu From my example comforc lake, And charm their griefs to rest. 3 magnify the Lord with me, With me exalt his Name ; When in distress to him I calPd, He to my rescue came. 4 The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just ; Deliverance he affords to all Who on his succor trust. 5 make but trial of his love, Experience will decide, How bless'd they are, and only they. Who in his truth confide. 6 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then Have nothing else to fear ; Make you his service /our delight, Your wants shall be his care. 24 PSALMS. PSALM XXXVI. L. M. OLORD thy mercy, my sure hope, Above the heavenly orb ascends : Ihy sacred truth's unmeasured scope Beyond the spreading sky extends. 2 Thy justice, like the hills, remains ; Unfathom'd depths thy judgments are* Ihy providence the world sifetains : ' 1 he whole creation is thy care. ^ ^^ w? ^^ ^^y goodness all partake, With what assurance should the just Thy shelt ring wings their refage make, And saints to thy protection trust. 4 Such guests shall to thy courts be led A -^3^^^?"q"et on thy love's repast : ' And drink as from a fountain's head, Of joys that shall forever last. PSALM XXXVIL 6 Lines 8\ T^^Im?.^ ""^'t^ ""'" ^'^^ ^^^^ ^r great, -L ^et let not their successful state Ihy anger or thy envy raise : ^or they, cut down like tender grass, ivV ^ m"^ ^^^'^'' ^'^''y sha" V^. Whose bloom, ng beauty soon decays. 2 A little, with God'M favour bless'd. hilars Dy one righteous man possessed, I he wealth of many bad excels ; PSALMS. 25 ope, ds; ope snds. s; nts are^ s; 3 just make, St. led ■ • jad, 's. or great, ss, ass, ays. For God supports the just man's cause, But as for those that break his laws, Their unsuccessful power he quells. 3 The good man's way is God's delight, He orders all the steps aright Of him that moves by his command ; Though he sometimes may be distressed, Yet shall he ne'er be quite oppress'd, For God upholds him with his hand. 4 God to the just will aid afford, Their only safeguard is the Lord ; Their strength in time of need is he : Because on him they still depend, The Lord will timely succour send. And from the wicked set them free. PSALM XXXVIIL C. M. Trrr chast'ning wrath, O Lprd, restrain, J- hough I deserve it all ; Nor let at once on me the storm Of thy displeasure fall. 2 My sins, that to a deluge swell, My sinking head o'erflow, And for my feeble strength to bear • Too vast a burden grow. ^ ^^Au^f !'^!3^®/^^^ ^^^y searching eyes jiii my ciCbires appear ; * ~ "' sure mv groans Not to have reach'd thine loud ear. 26 PSALMS. 4 Since, with continual grief opprest, To sink I now begin ; To thee, O Lord, I will confess, To thee bewail my sin. 5 Forsake me not, O Lord my God, Nor far from me depart ; Make haste to my relief, O thou, Who my salvation art. PSALM XXXIX. C. M. PART I. LORD, Ietr/,d know my term of days, How soon my life will end ; '■^^e numerous train of ills disclose, Which this frail state attend. 2 My life, thou know'st, is but a span, A cipher sums my years ; And ev'ry man in best estate, But vanity appears. 3 Man like a shadow vainly walks, With fruitless cares oppressed'; He heaps up wealth, but cannot tell By whom 'twill be possessed. ^ ^^/r- *^^° ^^^"^^ ^ ^" worthless toys With anxious care attend ? On thee alone my steadfast hope Shall ever, Lord, depend. PSALMS. 27 PART II. 1 The dreadful burden of thy WFath In mercy soon remove ; Lest my frail flesh too weak to bear The heavy load should prove. 2 For when thou chast'nest man for sin, Thou mak'st his beauty fade, (So vain a thing is he,) like cloth By fretting moths decay'd. 3 Lord, hear my cry, accept my tears, And listen to my pray'r ; Who sojourn like a stranger here. As all my fathers were. 4 O spare me yet a little time, My wasted strength restore ; Before I vanish quite ^rom hence, And shall be seen no more. PSALM XL. L. M. I WAITED meekly for the Lord, Till he vouchsaf'd a kind reply ; Who did his gracious ear afford, And heard from heav'n my humble cry. 2 Who can the wondrous works recount. Which thou, O God, for us hast wrought ! I he treasures of thy love surmount The pow'r of numbers, speech and thought. 28 PSALMS. 11 I 3 IVe learnt, that thou hast not desired ' ' Off'rings and sacrifice alone ; . Nor brood oi guiltless beasts requir'o Por man's transgression to atone. 4 I therefore come — come to fulfil The oracles tby books impart : 'Tis my delight to do thy will ; Thy law is written in my heart. PSALM XLI. C. M. HAPPY the man whose tender care Relieves the poor distrest ; When troubles compass him around, The Lord shall give him rest. 2 The Lord his life, with blessings crowh'd, In safety shall prolong ; And disappoint the will of those That seek to do him \/rong. 3 If he, in langaishing estate, Oppress'd with sickness lie ; The Lord will easy make his bed, And inward strength supply. 4 Secure of this, to thee, my God, I thus my prayer addressed ; , Lord, for thy mercy, heal my soul, Though I have much transirrecs'd. PSALMS. 29 PSALM XLII. C. M. AS pants the hart for cooling streams, When heated in the chase ; So longs my soul, O God, for thee, And thy refreshing grace. 2 For thee, my God, the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine; O when .«hall I behold thy face. Thou Majesty divine ! 3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? Trust God, who will employ His aid for thee, and change these sl^^hs To thankful hymns of joy. ° 4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? Hope still, and thou shalt sing The praise of him who is thy God, Thy health's eternal spring. PSALM XLHL L. M. T ET me with light and truth be blest, I -Li Be these my guides to lead the way. Till on thy holy hill I rest And in thy sacred temple pray. 2 Then will I there fresh altars raise ■^•■-- vjiv^-u, >viiu is my only joy : cu^^n 'h^^'"'^ ^'^''P'' ""'^^ «o"g« of praise, oiiall aU my grateful hours employ. 80 PSALMS. 9.9 J I r* I 3 Why then cast down, my soul ? and why So much oppressed with anxious care ? On God, thy God, for aid rely, ^ Who will thy ruin'd state repair. PSALM XL VI. 6 Lines 8's. GOD is our refuge in distress, A present help when dangers press^ In him undaunted we'^ll confide ; • Though earth were from her centre tost, And mountains in the ocean lost, Torn piece-meal by the roaring tide. 2 A gentler stream with gladness still The city of our Lord shall fill, The royal seat of God most hi^ ; God dwells in Sion, whose fair tow'rs Shall mock th' assaults of earthly pow'rs, While his almighty aid is nigh. S Submit to Goc/s almighty sway. For him the heathen shall obey. And earth her sovereign Lord confess ; The God of hosts conducts our arms, Our tow'r of refuge in alarms, As to. our fathers in distress. PSi^LM XLYIL L.M. OALL ye people, clap your hands, And with triumphant voices sing ; No force the mighty pow'r withstands Of God, the universal King. PSALMS. 31 ? and why ious care ? pair. 8's. irs press^ ide ; • mtre tost, St, ng tide. I still li^h ; towVs ly pow'rs, h. d confess ; arms. [. inds, sing ; stands God is gone up, our Lord and King, With shouts of joy and trumpet's sound ; To him repeated praises sing, And let the cheerful song go round. Your utmost skill in praise be shown. For him, who all the world commands ; Who sits upon his righteous throne. And spreads his sway o'er heathen lands. PSALM XL VIII. C. M. THE Lord, the only God, is great, And greatly to be prais'd In Sion, on whose happy mount His sacred throne is rais'd. 2 In Sion, we have seen performed A work that was foretold ; In pledge that God, for times to come, His city will uphold. 3 Let Sion's mount with joy resound, Her daughters all be taught In songs his judgments to extol. Who this deliv'rance wrought. 4 This God is ours, and will be ours, Whilst we in him confide ; Who, as he has preserved us now, Till death will be our guide. 32 PSALMS. fl V I 1 PSALM LI. S. M. HAVE mercy, Lord, on me, As thou wert ever kind ; ^ Let me, opprest with loads of guilt, Thy wonted mercy find. 2 Wash off my foul offence. And cleanse me from my sin ; For I confess my crime, and see How great my guilt has been. 3 Against thee, Lord, alone, And only in thy sight. Have I transgressed, and, though condemned, Must own thy judgment right. 4 Make me to hear with joy Thy kind forgiving voice ; That so the bones which thou hast broke May with fresh strength rejoice. 5 Blot out my crying sins, Nor me in anger view ; Create in me a heart that 's clean. An upright mind renew. 6 Withdraw not thou thy help, Nor cast me from thy si^ht :' Nor let thy holy Spirit take ' Its everlasting flight. 7 The joy thy fa-vour gives Let me again obtain ^ PSALMS. 38 [And thy free Spirit's firm support » My fainting soul sustain. J8 A broken spirit 13 By God most highly prized ; 5y him a broken contrite heart Shall never be despised. PSALM LVI. CM. ^n?^^^^^? sometimes surprised by fear, . On danger's first alarm, ^ ' let still for succour I depend On thy Almighty arm. ril trust God's word, and so despise ihe force that man can raise : T .u' ^T^n'^'^' "^y ''^^« a^^ due ; lo thee ril render praise.* Thou hast retrieved my soul from death And thou wilt still secure ^ ' A 1^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ preserved And make my footsteps sure ; ' That thus protected by thy powV I may this light enjoy, ' And in the service of my God My lengthen'd days employ. PS ATM J\Tii T IT GOD, my heart is fix^d, 'tis bent its thankful tribute to present ; '■ IHI i II I! ' , ill I 34 PSALMS. And with my heart my voice I'll raise To thee, my God, in song of praise. 2 Awake, my glory ; harp and lute, No longer let your strings be mute ; And I, nr./ tuneful part to take, Will with the early dawn awake. 3 Thy i)raises, Lord, I will resound - To all the list'ning nations round ; Thy mercy highest heav'n transcends, Thy truth beyond the clouds extends. 4 Be thou, O God, exalted high ; And, as thy glory fills the sky. So let it be on earth displayed. Till thou art here, as there, obev'd. PSALM LIX. C. M. ON thee I wait, 'tis on thy strength For succour I depend ; 'Tis thou, O God, art my defence, Who only canst defend. 2 Thy mercy. Lord, which has so oft ^ From danger set me free. Shall crown my wishes, and subdue My haughty foe to me. 3 Thus early I thy mercy sing, ^ Thy wondrous power confess ; For thou hast been my sure defence, My refuge in distress. PSaLMS, 35 Tot^ee with never-ceasing praise, O God, my strenn^t., I'lr sinir ; \T f ^ I"/ ^^^' *^^ ^^^'^ ^^o^ whence My health and safety spring. PSALM LXIL L. M. nV/T^^"^ ^or help on God relies, * \r 1™ ^""^ ^^^"^ ™7 safety flows : My rock, my health, that strength supplies/ lo bear the shock of all my foes. [2 God does his saving health dispense, I And flowmg blessings daily send : He is my fortress and defence, On him my soul shall still depend. |3 In him, ye people, always trust, Before his throne pour out your hearts : For God, the merciful and just, His timely aid to us imparts. For God has oft his w-'^ expressed, And I this truth have fully known : lo be of boundless pow'r possessed Belongs of right to God alone. BSALM LXm. 6 Lines 8's. If \ GOT), mv cvpioin nornin My pray'rs shall offered be For thee my thirsty soul doth pant 36 PSALMS. ».' if ( My fainting flesh implores thy grace, Within this dry and barren place, Where I refreshing waters want. 2 O to my longing eyes once more Tiiat view of glorious powV restore, • Which thy majestic house displays I Because to me thy wondrous love Than life itself does dearer prove. My lips shall always speak thy praise. 3 My life, while I that h'fe enjoy. In blessing God I will employ, With lifted hands adore his Name : My soul's content shall be as great As theirs who choicest dainties eat. While I with joy his praise proclaim. 4 When down I lie sweet sleep to find. Thou, J rd, art present to my mind ; Ana when I wake in dead of night ; Bee use thou still dost succour bring. Beneath the shadow of thy wing I rest with safety and delight. F O PSALM LXV. L. M. OR thee, God, our constant praise In Sion waits, thv nhnsen sea^ - ur promis'u altars there We'll raise. And all our zealous vows complete. PSALMS. 37 2 thou, to whom my humble prayfi>» Didst always bend thy listening ear, To thee shall all mankind repair, And at thy gracious throne appear. 8 Our sins, thouf:h numberless, in vain To stop thy flowing mercy try ; Whilst thou o'erlook'st the guilty stain, And washest out the crim'feon dye. 4 Blest is the man, who, near thee plac*d. Within thy sacred dwelling lives ; Whilst we at humbler distance taste The vast delights thy temple gives. PART H. 1 Thy goodness does the circling year With fresh returns of plenty crown ; And, where thy glorious paths appear, Thy fruitful clouds drop fatness down. 2 They drop on barren forests, changed By them to pastures fresh and green ; The hills about in order rang'd In beauteous robes oi joy are seen. 3 Large flocks with fleecy wool adorn The cheerful downs ; the valleys bring A plenteous crop of full-ear'd corn, And seem for joy to shout and sing. I Hill; i! m ! 1 1 38 PSALMS. PSALM LXVI C. M. LET all the lands with shouts of joy To God their roices raise ; Sing psalms in honour of his Name, And spread his glorious praise. 2 And let them say, How dreadful, Lord, In all thy works art thou ! To thy great power thy stubborn foes Shall all be forced to bow. 3 Through all the earth the nations round Shall thee their God confess ; And with glad hymns their awful dread Of thy great name express. 4 O come, behold the works of God, ' And then with me you'll own, That he to all the sons of men llr- wondrous judgments shown. 5 all ye nations, bless our God, And loudly speak his praise ; Who keeps our soul alive, and still Confirms our stedfast ways. PSALM LXVIL S. M. TO bless thy chosen race. In mercv^ Lo^d. inplinA • And cause the brightness of thy face On all thy saints to sLine. PSALMS. 2 That so thy wondrous way- May through the world be known, Whilst distant lands their tribute pay, ' And thy salvation own. 3 Let differing nations join I To celebrate thy fame ; |Let all the world, O Lord, combine To praise thy glorious Name. [4 let them shout and sing I With joy and pious miriS, For thou, the righteous Judge and King, • Shalt govern all the earth. 39 PSALM LXIX. L. M. IW^J?^ restless cries my spirits faint, \l . ^ ^'^^^^ ^^ hoarse with long complaint ; :^y sight decays with tedious pain, Whilst for my God I wait in vain. Reproach and grief have broke my heart ; Uook^d for some to take my part, J-o pity or relieve my pain : But lodk'd, alas ! for both in vain. [3 But, Lord, to thee I will repair Kelieve me from thy mercy's store, ■display thy truth's preserving pow'r. 40 PSALMS. o 4 When me, howeer distressd and poor Thy strong sa vation shall restore ; ^hy pow r with songs I will proclaim And celebrate with Wnks thy Name. 5 For God regards the poor's complaint Sets pns ners free from close restS And all the wo- Id resound his praise. PSALM LXX. L.M. LORD, to my relief draw near, i or never was more pressinc need • For my deliv'rance, LorS, appeL? And add to that deliv'rance speed. 2 While those, who humbly seek thy face. Tojoylul triumphs shall be rais^, ' wvu "''io,P'''ze thy saving grace. With me shall sing, The £ofd be' prais'^ 3 Thus wretched though I am and poor, T^J^rt^^""^,"^'^^ takes care; J.hou, God, who only canst restore. -To my relief with speed repair. PSALJx LXXL C. M. TN thee I put my stedfast trust, A Defend me. Lord, from shame .- incline thine ear, and save mv soul. For righteous is thy Name.' PSALMS. 41 2 Be thou my strong abiding place, To which I may resort ; 'Tis thy decree that keeps me safe ; Thou art my rock and fort. 3 Thy constant care did safely guard My tender infant daj« ; Thou took'st me from my mother's womb To sing thy constant praise. 4 Reject not then thy servant, Lord, When 1 with a<£e decay, Forsake me not when, worn with years, My vigour fades away. 5 Thy righteous acts and saving health My mouth shah still declare; Unable yet to count them all, Though summed with utmost care. 6 While God vouchsafes me his support, I'll in his strength go on ; All other righteousness disclaim, And mention his alone. PS^d^LM LXXVII. C. M. TO God I cried, who to my help Did graciously repair ; In trouble's dismal day I sought My God with humble pray'r. 2 I thought on God, and favours past, But that increased my pain ; ^2 PSALMS. I found my spirit more oppressed, Ihe more I did complain. ^ ^ But ^f r f^"''^^l"*^ '^''^ ^^ars : iJut 1 11 my fears disband ; 1 11 yet remember the Most Hi^out ice has thee I frvays h to strengthj obey, placed, PSALM LXXXV. C. M. !RY g:racious favour, Lord, display, Which we have long implor'd ; And, for thy wondrous mercy's sake, Thy wonted aid afford.* k God's answer patiently I'll wait ; For he with glad success. If they no more to folly turn, His mourning saints will bless. 3 For mercy now with truth is join'd, And righteousness with peace, Like kind companions absent long, With friendly arms embrace. PSALM LXXXVL C. M. TO my complaint, O Lord my God, Thy gracious ear incline ; Hear me, distress'd, and destitute Of all relief but thine. 1 2 To me, who daily thee invoke, Thy mercy. Lord, extend ; Refresh thy servant's soul, whose hopes On thee alone depend. Thou, Lord, art good ; nor only good, Of pi 4,; jardun lUO . enteous mercy to all those Who for thy mercy sue. nfsmmmjiiijffiw 46 PS/LMS. 11-4 4 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I From truth shall ne'er depart ; In reverence to thy sacred Name Devoutly fix my heart. 5 Thy boundless mercy shown to me Transcends my pow'r to tell, For thou hast oft redeemed my soul From lowest depths of hell. 6 Thee will I praise, O Lord my God, Praise thee with heart sincere ; And to thy everlasting Name Eternal trophies rear. PSALM LXXXIX. L. M. THY mercies, Lord, shall be my song, My song on them shall ever dwell ; To ages yet unborn my tongue Thy never-failing truth shall tell. 2 I have affirmed, and still maintain, Thy mercy shall for ever last ; Thy truth, that does the heav'ns sustain, Like them shall stand for ever fast. 3 For such stupendous truth and love Both heav'n and earth just praises otve] By choirs of angels sung above, And by assembled saints below. 4 With rev'rence and religious dread, Thy saints should to thy temple press PSALMS. 47 Thy fear thro' all their hearts should spread. Who th^ Almighty Name confess. Thy arm is mighty,' strong thy hand, let, Lord, thou dost with justice reign : rossessdof absolute command, Thou trutL and mercy dost maintain. Thy saints shall always be o'erjoy'd Who on thy sacred Name rely : ' A u ^" *^^ righteousness employed, Above their foes be rais'd on high. PSALM XC. C. M. ^^^^^/"?f '* "'^"' ^ I^o^^» to dust, - Of which he first -^as made ; And when thou speak'st the word, Return, J-is instantly obeyU For in thy sight a thousand years Are like a day that's past, \k^^ - watch in dead of night, Whose hours unminded waste. Thou sweep'st us off as with a flood, VVe vanish hence like dreams ; At first we grow like grass that feels ine sun's reviving beams: But howsoever fresh and fair Its mnrninnc T-tnoiif'.. ^1 lis all cut down and withered quite •Before the ev'ning close. 48 PSALMS. I! '! Jt I i ■■'!1 s i, If: 5 So teach us, Lord, th' uncertain snm Vt our short days to mind. Ihat to true wisdom all our hearts May ever be inclin'd. PSALM XCII. CM. TT 0\V good and pleasant L.ust it be * , °. *a"k the Lord most hi^h ; And w>th repeated hymns of praise His Name to magnify ! 2 With ev'ry morning's early dawn His goodness to relate ; And of his constant truth each night ' J. he glad effects repeat! ' ^ ^° ^^n-string'd instruments we'll sine " With tuneful psalt'ries join'd : ' Ai^ to the harp with solemn t-ounds, J^or sacred use design 'd. 4 For through thy wondrous works, O Lord T J r "'?'''' '"y ''eart rejoice ; ' The thoughts of them shall make me glad - And shout with cheerful voice. ^ ' PSALM XCIIL L. M. TyiTH glory clad, with strength array'd, V.„ Ji'_T,^°':'^' t"}^'."'*"- a'l nature reiLs. ""r ■■"''"'* rou'Wation strongly laid, " ' And the vast fabric still sustains. PSALMS. 49 Q sum arts tit be aise n light I sing, inds, h Lord, » me glad, I array'd, 'e reigns, aid, 2 How surely stablish'd is thy throne, Which shall no change or period see I For thou, O Lord, and thou alone. Art God from all eternity. 3 The floods, O Lord, lift up their voice, And toss the troubled waves on high ; But God above can still their noise. And make the angry sea comply. 4 Thy promise, Lord, is ever sure ; And they that in thy house would dwell, That happy station to secure. Must still in holiness excel. PSALM XCV. L. M. » OCOME, loud anthems let us sing. Loud thanks to our Almighty King ; For we our voices high should raise, When our salvation's ro^k we praise. 2 Into his presence let us haste. To thank him for his favour's past ; To him address, in joyful songs, The praise that to his Name belongs. 3 For God, the Lord, enthroned in state, Is with unrivalPd glory great; A King superior far to all. Whom gods the heathen falsely call. 4 O let us to his courts repair. And bow with adoration there 4 50 PSALMS. Down on our knees devoutly all Before the Lord our Maker fall. ^ For he's our God, our Shepherd he, His flock and pasture sheep are we ; Ti^en let us, as his flock, draw near, His voice with glad attention hear. fll PSALM XCVI. 8 Lines 8's. SING to the Lord a new-made song ; Let earth in one assembled throng, Her common Patron's praise resound. Sing to the Lord, and bless his Name, From day to day his praise proclaim, Who us has with salvation crown'd. To heathen lands his fame rehearse, His wonders to the universe, 2 He *s great, and greatly to be prais'd, In majesty and glory raised Above all other deities. For pageantry and idols all Are they whom gods the heathen call ; He only rules who made the skies. With majesty and honour crown'd. Beauty and strength his throne surround. 3 Proclaim aloud, Jehovah reigns, Whose pow'r the universe sustains. And banish'd justice will restore. Let therefore heav'n new joys confess, O PSALMS. 61 And heavenly mirth let earth express; Its loud applause the ocean roar ; Its mute inhabitants rejoice, And for this triumph find a voice. PSALM XCVII. L. M. JEHOVAH reigns, let all the earth In hh just government rejoice ; Let &]] he isles, with sacred mirth, In his applause unite their voice. 2 Darkii^o6 and clouds of awful shade His dazzling glory shroud in state ; Justice and truth his guards are made, And fix'd by his pavilion, wait. 3 For ehou, O God, art seated high, Above earth's potentates enthroned ; Thou, Lord, unrivall'd in the sky. Supreme by all the gods art own'd. 4 Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord : Memorials of his holiness Beep in your faithful breasts record, And with your thankful tongues confess. PSALM XCVin. C. M. QING to the Lord a new-made song, O Who wohdrous things has done ; 1^ ith his right Land and holy arm The conquest he has won. 52 PSALMS. 2 The Lord has through th* astonish'd -world Displayed his saving might, And made his righteous acts appear In all the heathen's sight. ' 3 Of Israel's ho se his love and truth Have ever nindful been ; Wide earth's remotest parts the pow'i Of Israel's God have seen. 4 Let therefore earth's inhabitants Their cheerful voices raise, And all with universal joy Resound their Maker's praise. J PSALM XCIX. C. M. EHOVAH reigns, let therefore all The guilty nations quake : On cherub's wings he sits enthroned ; Let earth's foundations shake. 2 On Sion's hill he keeps his court, His palace makes her tow'rs ; Yet thence his sov'reignty extends Supreme o'er earthly pow'rs. 3 Let therefore all with praise address His great and dreadful name ; And with his unresisted might , His holiness proclaim. 4 With worship at his sacred courts Exalt our God and Lord; PSALMS. 53 For he, who only holy is, Alone should be ador'd. w PSALM C. L. M. ITH one consent let all the earth To God their cheerful voices raise ; Glad homage pay with awful mirth, And sing before him songs uf praise. 2 Convinced that he is God alone, From whom both we and all proceed ; We, whom he chooses for his own, The flock that he vouchsafes to feed. 3 O enter then his temple gate, Thence to his courts devoutly press, And still your grateful hymns repeat. And still his Name with praises bless. 4 For he's the Lord, supremely good, His mercy is forever sure ; His truth, which always firmlv stood, To endless ages shall endure. PSALM C. (0. V.) L. M. ALL people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice ; Him serve with fear, his praise forthtell, Come ye before him and rejoice. 2 The Lord ye know is God indeed. Without our aid he did us make ; 54 PSALMS. We are his flock, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto ; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why ? The Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure ; His truth at all times firmly stood. And shall from age to age endure. PSALM Cn. CM. WHEN I pour out my soul in pray'r. Do thou, O Lord, attend ; To thy eternal throne of grace Let my sad cry ascend. 2 O hide not thou thy glorious face In times of deep distress ; IncPne thine ear, and, when I call, My sorrows soon redress. 3 My days, just hastening to their end, Are like an evening shade ; My beauty does, like wither'd grass, With waning lustre fade. 4 But thy eternal state, O Lord, No length of time shall waste ; -s-i^w iu^iii ij ui inf vvOmirous works From age to a^e shall last. PSALMS. 55 PSALM cm. L. M. MY soul, inspir*d with sacred love, God's holy name for ever bless ; Of all his favours mindful prove, And still thy grateful thanks express. 2 *Tis he that all thy sins forgives, And after sickness makes thee sound ; From danger he thy life retrieves, By him with grace and mercy crown'd. 3 The Lord abounds with tender love, And unexampled acts of grace ; His wakenVl wrath does slowly move, His willing mercy flows apace. 4 God will not always harshly chide, But with his anger quickly part ; And loves his punishments to guide More by his love than our desert. , 5 As high as heav*n its arch extends Above this little spot of clay, So much his boundless love transcends The small respects that we can pay. 6 As far as *tis from east to west. So far has he our sins remov*d, Who with a father's tender breast Has such as fear him always lov'd. r'wfvr /^v»/%n 4"vi««/\ •«.^mw%^I» J^ast thyself clad, s'ee ^ ^ ^ ^*"'* ^''^ greatness iay ^k'Ti'"' J" '"'''' ^'■* *''°" also hast spread, J-Uat they to a curtain compared may be. 8 Hischamber-beams lie in the clouds full sure, A^^u ^ "^.'ichariols are made him to bear ; And there with much swiftness his course doth endure, Upon the wings riding of winds in the air. 4 He maketh his spirits as heralds to go. And lightnings to serve we see also prest ; His will to accomplish they run to and fro lo save or consume things, as seemeth him PSALM CV. C. M. Uniidjsiijjiir*, tiianks, and bl Invoke his sacred Name : T?T;>XTT\-riT> .1 1 - . . _ " ■ ""' ^»' uictiiKs, and biess the Lord • PSALMS. 57 Acquaint the nations with his deeds, His matchless deeds proclaim. 2 Sing to his praise, in lofty hymns His wondrous works rehearse ; Make them the theme of your discourse, And subjec t of your verse . 3 Rejoice in his Almighty Name, Alone to be ador'd ; And let their heart overflow with joy That humbly seek the Lord. 4 Seek ye the Lord, his saving strength Devoutly still implore; And, where he's ever present, seek His face for evermore. PSALM.CYI L.M. RENDER thanks to God above, The fountain of eternal love ; Whose mercy firm through ages past Has stood, and shall for ever last. 2 Who can his r hty deeds express. Not only vast but numberless ? What mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise ? 3 Happy are they, and only they, Who from thv iadornpntq nf^vo-r sf^aT.- • Who know vrhat's nght, nor only soj^ ' But always practise what they know. 58 PSALMS. Thn^, . ^"^V^t favour, LonJ, Thou to thy chosen dost afford ; /hen thou return'st to set thai free Let thy salvation visit me. \ p « Let Ismel's God be ever bless'd, H,8 name eternally confess'd : ' i'.et a^I his saints, with full accord. Sing loud Amens - Praise ye X Lord. PSALM CVIL L. M. T^''/°"'' S^^*^''"! voices raise. An^ ? ^"^^ ""' ^"^^^y Patron pro;e • Attenrn"\"'^^-*"'^^-'"g Pr^«^ ' Attend on his eternal love. ^ ^Onn!?''^'" '•'n'" ♦''^ «ad estate Of longmg souls with pity views • To hungry souls that paAt for mikt Hu> goodness daily iW renews? ' ' ^ W ".?n "f}^^ ««••* with me Throughout the wond'ring world displays ' * ^. off'rings let his altar flame, i? or aU his acts of wonder bless I P ree, Lord. re; )raise, splays ! PSALMS. 59 PSALM CVin. C. M. OGOD, my heart is fully bent To magnify thy Name ; My tongue with cheerful songs of praise Shall celebrate thy fame. 2 Awake, my lute ; nor thou, my harp, Thy warbling notes delay ; Whilst I with early hymns of joy Prevent the dawning day. 3 To all the listening tribes, Lord, Thy wonders I will tell ; And to those nations sing thy praise That round about us dwell. 4 Because thy mercy's boundless height The highest heav*n transcends, And far beyond th' aspiring clouds Thy faithful truth extends. 5 Be thou, O God, exalted high Above the starry frame ;^ And let the world, with one consent. Confess thy glorious Name. PSALM CXL L. M. "P RAISE ye the Lord ; our God to praise -»- i*iy soul her utmost powers shall raise, With private friends, and in the throng Of saints, his praise shall be my song. 60 PSALMS. 2 His works, for greatness though renown*d, His wondrous works with ease are found By those who seek for then^ ari^^ht, And in the pious search delight? 8 His works are all of matchless fame, And universal glory claim ; His truth, confi/m'd through ages past, bhall to eternal ages last. 4 By precept he has us enjoin'd To keep his wondrous works in mind ; « And to posterity record, That good and gracious is our Lord. PSALM CXn. L. M. THAT man is bless'd who stands in awe Of God, and loves his sacred law : His iustice, free from all decay, Shall blessings to his heirs convey. 2 The soul that's filPd with virtue's li^^ht Shines brightest in affliction's nighf ; 111 tidings never can surprise His heart, that fix'd on God relies. S Beset with threat'ning dangers round, Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground ; The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust. PSALMS. 61 PSALM CXin. 6 Lines 8's. YE saints and servants of the Lord, The triumphs of his Name record ; His sacred Name for ever bless. Where'er the circling sun displays His rising beams or setting rays, Due praise to his great Name address. 2 ^God through the world extends his sway. The regions of eternal day But shadows of his glory are, With him, whose majesty excels, Who made the heaven in which he dwells, Let no created pow*r compare. 8 Though 'tis beneath his state to view In highest heav'n what angels do, Yet he to earth vouchsafes his care : He takes the needy from his cell, Advancing him in courts to dwell, Companion to the greatest there. PSALM CXV. C. M. ORD, not to us, we claim no share, But to thy sacred Name Give glory for thy mercy's sake, And truth's eternal fame. 2 Wh;y should the heathen cry, Where's now xii6 uou wnoui we adore ? Convince them that in heav'n thou art, And uncontroU'd thy pow'r. L 62 PSALMS. 3 Let all, who truly fear the Lord, On him they fear rely, Who them in danger can defend, And all their wants supply. 4 They who in death and silence sleep To him no praise afford ; But we will bless for evermore Our ever-living Lord. PSALM CXVI. C. M. MY soul with grateful thoughts of love Entirely is possest. Because the Lord vouchsafed to hear The voice of my request. 2 Since he has now his ear inclined, I never will despair ; But still in all the straits of life To him address my prayV. 8 Then what return to him shall I For all his goodness make ? ril praise his Name, and with glad zeal The cup of blessing take. 4 To God I'll offerings bring of praise ; And, whilst I bless his Name, The just performance of my vows To all niR fiAintiii nrnp.lA.im. PSALMS. « PSALM CXVn. CM. WH'H cheerful notes let all the earth To heav'n their voices raise ; Let all, inspired with godly mirth, Sing so'-mn hymns of praise. 2 God;s tender mercy knows no bound, His truth shall ne'er dec?iv ; ■^ m? l^^ *^® willing natione'round Their grateful tribute pay. PSALM CXYIIL C. M. PART I. O PRAISE the Lord, for he is good, ' His mercies ne*er decay : That his kind favours ever last. Let thankful Israel say. 2 Far better 'tis to trust in God, And have the Lord our friend. Than on the greatest human pow'r For safety to depend. 3 Joy fills the dwelling of the just. Whom God has sav*d from harm : For wondrous things are brought to pass By his Almighty arm. 4 IIe,^by his own resistless pow'r, i3.aS endless honour won : The saving strength of his right hand Amazing works has done. 68 64 PSALMS. PART II. 1 This day is God's ; let all the land Exalt their cheerful voice ; Lord, we beseech thee, save us now, And make us still rejoice. 2 Him that approaches in Grod*s Name Let all th* assembly bless ; We, that belong to God's own house^ Have wish'd you good success. ' 3 God is the Lord, through whom we all Both light and comfort find ; Fast to the altar's horn with cords The chosen victim bind. 4 Thou art my Lord, O God, and stil! ril praise thy holy Name ; Because thou only art my God, rU celebrate thy fame. 5 O then with me give thanks to Grod, Who still does gracious prove ; And let the tribute of our praise Be endless as his love. TT PSALM CXIX. C. M. PART I. OW bless'd are they who always keep * X •' » Who never from the sacred paths Of God's conunandments stray 1 2 Hot B And H 3 Sucl T But Yi 4 Thoi T< >nd Tl 5 th Mi And Bj liHow Fn By m Wi 2 With To Osuf Frc 3 Safe i Th^ P0ALMS. 65 2 How blessed, who to his righteous laws Have still obedient been ; And have with fervent humble zeal His favour sought to win ! 8 , Such men their utmost caution use To shun each wicked deed ; But in the path which he dire * With constant care proceed. 4 Thou strictly hast enjoined us, Lord, To learn thjr sacred will ; ^nd all our diligence employ Thy statutes to fulfil. 5 O then that thy most Loly will Might o'er my ways preside. And 1 the course -^f all my life By thy direction guide I PART II. liHow shall the young preserve their ways From all pollution free ? By making still their course of life With thy commands agree. 2 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, To thee for succour pray ; O suffer not my careless steps From thy right paths to stray I 3 Safe in my heart, and closely hid, Thy word, my treasiire, lies : Jf 66 PSALMS. To 5ticcoiir me witli timely aid, When sinful thoughts arise. 4 Secured by that, my grateful soul Shall ever bless "thy Name ; O teach me then by thy just laws My future life to frame 1 PART III. 1 Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord, I Thy righteous paths display ; And I from them, through all my life, Will never go astray. 2 If thou true wisdom from above Wilt graciously impart, To keep thy perfect laws I will Devote my zealous heart. 3 Direct me in the sacred ways To which thy precepts lead ; Because my chief delight has been Thy righteous paths to tread. 4 Do thou to thy most just commands Incline my willing heart ; Let no desire of worldly wealth From thee my thoughts divert. 5 From those vain objects tum my eyes. Which this false world displays 5 But give me lively pow*r and strength To keep thy righteous w&ys^ PSALMS. 67 PART IV. 1 According to thy promised grace, '^hy favour, Lord, extend ; Make good to me the word, on which Thy servant's hopes depend. I 2 That only comfort in distress Did all my griefs control ; Thy word, when troubles hemci'd me round. Revived my fainting soul. 3 Thy judgments then of ancient date I quickly call'd to mind, Till, ravished with such thoughts, my soul Did speedy comfort find. 4 Thy Name, that, cheered my heart by day, Has fill'd my thoughts by night ; I then resolv'd by thy just laws To guid^e my steps p: ight. PART V, 1 For ever, and for ever, Lord, Unchang'd thou dost remain ; Thy word established in the heavens Does all their orbs sustain. 2 Through circliner aeres. Lord, th^r f tm+i. Immovable shall svAnd, ' " ' As doth the earth, which thou, uphold'st By thy Almighty hand. 68 PSALMS. I 3 All things the course by thee ordain'd Wen to this day fulfil ; They are the faithful subjects all, And servants of thy will. 4 Unless thy sacred law had been My comfort and delight, I must have fainted, and expir'd In dark affliction's night. 5 Thy precepts therefore from my thoughts \ Shall never, Lord, depart ; For thou by them hast to new life Restored my dying heart. PART VI. 1 With favour, Lord, look down on me. Who thy relief implore ; As thou art wont to visit those Who thy blest name adore. 2 Directed by thy heav'nly word Let all my footsteps be ; Nor wickedness of any kind Dominion have o'er me. 3 On me, devoted to thy fear. Lord make thy face to shine ; Thy statutes both to know and keep T PSALMS. 69 PART VII. 1 To my request and earnest cry- Attend, O gracious Lord ; Inspire my heart with heav'nly skill, According to thy word. 2 Let nay repeated prayer at last Before thy throne appear ; According to thy plighted woid, For my relief draw near. 3 Then shall my grateful lips return The tribute of their praise. When thou thy counsels hast reveal'd, And taught me thy just ways. 4 My tongue the praises of thy word Shall thankfully resound, Because thy promises are all With truth and justice crown'd. PSALM CXXL C. M. TO Sion's hill I lift my eyes. From thence expecting aid ; From Sion's hill and Sion's God, Who heav'n and earth has made. 2 Then thou, my soul, in safety rest, Thy Guardian will not sleep ; His watchful care, that Israel guards, Will Israel's monarch keep. 70 PSALMS. 3 Shelter'd beneath th' Almighty's wings Thou shalt securely rest, Where neither sun nor moon shall thee By day or night molest. 4 At home, abroad, in peace, in war, Thy God shall thee defend ; Conduct thee through life's pilgrimage Safe to thy journey's end. PSALM CXXII. CM. O 'TWAS a joyful sound to hear Our tribes devoutly say, Up, Israel, to the temple haste, And keep your festal day. 2 At Salem's courts we must appear With our assembled pow'rs, In strong and beauteous order rang'd, Like her united tow'rs. 3 'Tis thither, by divine command, The tribes of God repair, Before his ark to celebrate His Name with praise and pray'r. 4 O pray we then for Salem's peace, For they shall prosp'rous be, (Thou holy city of our God !) Who bear ue love to thee, 5 But most of all I'll seek thy good, And ever wish thee well. * PSALMS. For Sion and the temple's sake, Where God vouchsafes to dwell. 71 * PSALM CXXV. C. M. WHO place on Sion's God their trust, Like Sion*s rock shall stand ; Like her immovably be fix'd By his Almighty hand. 2 Look how the hills on ev'ry side Jerusalem enclose ; So stands the Lord around his saints, X To puard them from their foes. 3 The wicked may afflict the just, But ne'er too long oppress, Nor force him by despair to seek Base means for his redress. 4 All those who walk in crooked paths The Lord shall soon destroy ; Cut oflf th' unjust, but crown the saints With lasting peace and joy. PSALM CXXX. S. M. FROM lowest depths of woe To God I sent my cry ; Lord, hear my supplicating voice. : 1. i.c> .1-. 2 Should'st thou severely judge, Who can the trial bear 5 T2 FSALMS. But thou forgiv'st, lest we despond, And quite renounce thy fear. 3 My soul with patience waits For thee, the living Lord ; My hopes are on thy promise built, Thy never-failing word. 4 My longing eyes look out For thy enliv'ning ray, More duly than the morning watch \ To spy the dawning day. 5 Let Israel trust in God, No bounds his mercy knows ; The plenteous source and spring from whence Eternal succour flows. 6 Whose friendly streams to us Supplies in want convey ; A healing spring, a spring to cleanse, And wash our guilt away. PSALM CXXXIIL C. M. HOW vast must their advantage be, How great their pleasure prove, Who live like brethren, and consent In offices of love ! 2 True love is like that precious oil. Which pour'd on Aaron's head, Ean down his beard, and o'er his Its costly moisture shed. o robes ence PSALMS. 3 'Tis like refreshing dew, which does On Hermon's top distil ; Or like the early drops that fall On Sion's fruitful hill. 4 For Sion is the chosen seat, Where the Almighty King The promised blessing has ordain*d, And life's eternal spring. PSALM CXXXIV. C. M. BLESS God, ye sex-vants that attend Upon his solemn state, That in his temple, night by night, With humble rev'rence wait : 2 Within his house lift up your hands, And bless his holy Name ; From Sion bless thy Israel, Lord, Who earth and heav'n did'st frame. PSALM CXXXV. C. M. O PRAISE the Lord with one consent, And magnify his Name ; Let all the servants of the Lord His worthy praise proclaim. 2 Praise him, all ye that in his house Attend with constant care ; With those that to his outmost courts With humble zeal repair. 73 74 PSALM3. 3 For this our truest interest is, Glad hymns of praise to sing; And with loud songs to bless his Name, A most delightful thing. 4 That God is great we often have By glad experience found ; And seen how he with wondrous powV Above all gods is crown'd. , PSALM CXXXVI. P. M. TO God, the mighty Lord, Your joyful thanks repeat; To him due praise afford, As^ood as he is great. For God does prove Our constant friend ; His boundless love Shall never end. 2 By his Almighty hand Amazing works are wrought ; The heav'ns by his command Were to perfection brought. For God, &c. d He does the food supply On which all creatures live ; To God who reigns on high liiterDai praises give. For God will prove, 8cc. PSAIJI3. 76 W PSALM CXXXVIII. C. M. ITH my whole heart, my God and Bang, Thy praise I will proclaim ; Before the gods with jm^ 1*11 sing, And bless thy holy JSame. 2 I'll worship at thy sacred seat; And, with thy love inspired, The praises of thy truth repeat O'er all thy works admir'd. 8 Thou graciously inclin'dst thine ear. When I to thee did cry ; And, when my soul was press'd with fear, Didst inward strength supply. 4 For God, although enthroned on high, Does thence the poor respect ; The proud far off his scornful eye Beholds with just neglect. 5 The Lord, whose mercies ever last, Shall fix my happy state ; And, mindful of his favours past. Shall his own work complete. PSALM CXXXIX. L. M. rflHOU, Lord, by strictest search hast known J_ My rising up and lying down ; My secret thoughts are known to thee, Known long before conceived by me. 76 PSALMS. 2 Thine eye my bed and path surveys, My public haunts and private ways ; Thou know'st what 'tis my lips would vent, My yet unutter'd words' intent. 3 Surrounded by thy pow'r I stand. On ev'ry side I find thy hand ; O skill, for human reach too high I Too dazzling bright for mortal eye ! 4 Oh could I so perfidious be, To think of once deserting thee. Where, Lord, could I thy influence shun? Or whither from thy presence run ? 5 If 1 should try to shun thy sight Beneath the sable wings of night ; One glance from thee, one piercing ray, Would kindle darkness into day. 6 Search, try, O God, my thoughts and heart, If mischief lurks in any part ; Correct me where I go astray. And guide me in thy perfect way. PSALM CXLm. C. M. LORD, hear my pray'r, and to my cry Thy wonted audience lend ; In thy accustom'd faith and truth A gracious answer send. 2 Nor ac thy strict tribunal bring Thy servant to be tried ; PSAIiMS. 77 ent, m? jart, For in thy sight no living man Can e'er be justified 3 To thee my hands in humble pray'r I fervently stretch out ; My soul for thy refreshment thirsts, Like land oppressed with drought. 4 Hear me with speed ; my spirit fails ; Thy face no longer hide, Lest I become forlorn, like them That in the grave reside. 5 Thy kindness early let me hear, Whose trust on thee depends ; Teach me the way where 1 should go ; My soul to thee ascends. 6 Thou art my God, thy righteous will Instruct me to obey ; Let thy good Spirit lead and keep My soul in thy right way. 7 Oh for the sake of thy great Name, Revive my drooping heart ; For thy truth's sake, to me, distressed, Thy promised aid impart. PSALM CXLY. C. M. THEE I'll extol, my God and King, Thy endless praise proclaim ; This tribute daily I will bring, And ever bless thy N?\me^ 78 PSALMS. 2 Thou, Lord, beyond compare art gre V. And higLly to be prais'd ; Thy majestj , with boundless height. Above our knowledge rais'd. 3 Renowned for mighty acts, thy fame To future times extends ; From age to age thy glorioue Name Successively descends. 4 The Lord is ^ood ; fresh acts of grace His pity still supplies ; His anger moves with slowest pace, His wiir ^g mercy flies. 5 Thy love thro* earth extends its fame, To all thy works expressed ; These show thy p^^aise, whilst thy great Name Is by thy servant' bless'd. PSALM CXLVL C. M. O PRAISE the Lo!d, and thou, my soul, For ever bless his Name ^ His wondrous love, ' 'bile life shall last. My constant praise shall claim. 2 The Lord, who made both heav'n and earth, And all that they contain, Will never quit his stedfast truth, Nor inake his promise vain. 3 By him the blind receive their sight, The weak and fa^' i he rears; treat )ul, irth, PSALMS. Earth's utmost ends His pow'r obey ; His glorious sway The sky transcends. 5 His chosen saints to grace, He sets them up on high, •And favours Israel's raceT Who still to him are nigh. O therefore raise Your grateful voice, And still rejoice The Lord to praise ! PSALM CXLIX. P. M. f\ PRAISE ye the Lord, w, -Prejjare your gkd voice. His praise in the great Assembly to sin» : In our great Creator Let Israel rejoice : And children of Sion Be glad in their King. 2 Let them his great Name f xtol in the dance ; With timbrel and harp _His praises express : Who always takes pleasure ^^i^ zmuio lu au Vance, An^ with his oalvatioa The humble to bless. 11 82 PSALMS. 3 Witli glory adoni*d,^ His people shall sing To God, who their beds With safety does shield ; Their mouths filFd ^ith praises Of him their great King ; Whilst a two-edged sword Their right hand shall wield. o PSALM CL. L. M. PRAISE the Lord in that blest place, , IFrom whence his goodness largely flows ; Praise him in heaven, where he his lace Unveil'd in perfect glory shows. 2 Praise him for all the mighty acts Which he in our behalf has done ; His kindness this return exacts, With which our praise should equal run. 3 Let the shrill trumpets warlike voice • Make rocks and hills his praise rebc^nU ; Praise him with harp's melodious noise, And gentle psalt'ry's silver sound. 4 Let all that vital breath enjoy, * The breath he does to them attord, ^ *i^] In just returns of praise employ ; Let ev'ry creature praise the I Lord. \ lows; e Wk HYMNS AND VERSIONS OF PSAI.MS BY run. VARIOUS AUTHORS. rand; ^ e, i i I ^ if HYMNS ^^ AND '%■ I I VERSIONS OP PSALMS BT VARIOUS ADTHOns. • MORNING HYMN. HYMN 1. L. M. A ^h?P'-i"^' '°"'' ^""^ ^'^ tl'e sun "^ 7 ^i^''^ ''^""e of duty run : ^hake off dull sloth, and early ri e lo pay thy morning sacriflce. ^ f.fr *]l? T'P«"* '^' "^nts past, And -ye this day ac - ihy last ; i'or the great day thyself prepare! 3 Let all thy converse be sincere, For rnT'*'^*'' "^ ^^^ noon-day, clear; Thl s all-s«cmg eye surveys ■Ihy «;cret thouj^hls, thy works and w.v. 86 HYMNS. H ! > yf I- 4 All praise to thee, whose arm has kept, Whose care refreshed me while I slept, Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless life partake. 6 Lord ! I my vows to thee renew ; Scatter my sins like morning dew ; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with Thyself my spirit fill. 6 Direct, control, suggest this day, All I design, or do, or say, That all my powers, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. PUBLIC WORSHIP, HYMN 2. C. M. AGAIN our earthly cares we leave, And to thy courts repair ; Again with joyful feet we come, To meet our Saviour there. 2 Great Shepherd of thy people, hear; Thy presence now display : We stand within thy house of pray'r, Oh give us hearts to pray I 3 The clouds which veil thee from our sight, In pity, Lord, remove : Dispose our minds to hear aright The message of thy love. PUBIIO WOBSHIP. 87 cept, lept, all wake, ind will, Qiight, -r: IT sight, 4 Help uSj with holy fear and joy, To kneel before thy face ; And may the children of thy poVr Be children of thy grace. HYMN 3. 7's. LORD, we come before thee now, At thy feet we humbly bow ; Oh do not our suit disdain ; Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain ? 2 In thine own appointed way, Now we seek thee, here we stay ; Lord, from hence we would not go, Till a blessing thou bestow. 3 Send some message from thy word, That may joy and peace afford ; Let thy Spirit now impart Full salvation to each heart. 4 Grant that all may seek and find Thee a God supremely kind ; Heal the sick, the captive free, Let us all rejoice in thee. HYMN 4. 6 Lines 8's. LO, God is here ! let us adore, And own how dreadful is this place ; Let all within us feel his pow'r, And silent bow before his face. '*'l \ V I ; HYMNS. Who know his pow'r, his grace who prove, Serve him with awe, with reverence love. 2 Lo, God is here ! him day and night Th' united choirs of angels sing ; To him, enthroned above all height, Heav'n's host their noblest praises bring : Disdain not. Lord ! our meaner song. Who praise thee with a stammering tongue. 3 Being of beings ! may our praise Thy courts with grateful incense fill ! Still may we stand before thy face, Still hear, and do thy sovereign will To thee may all our thoughts arise. Ceaseless, accepted sacrifice. HYMN 5. P. M. Psalm Ixxxiv. LORD of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of thy love. Thy earthly temples are ! To thine abode. Our hearts aspire, With warm desire To meet our God. 2 O happy souls that pray Where God appomts to hear! O happy men that pay . Their constant service there f PUBLIC WORSHIP. They praise thee still ; Thrice happy they, inat love the way. To Zion's hill. ^ 8 They go from strength to strenffth, Through this dark vale of tears, J. Ill each arrives at length, Till each in heaven appears : To that blest seat O God our King, Direct and brino- Our willing feet. "^ HYMN 6. C. M. T^O^fVlP^ f:^' H""' *^^ J^^^^^l sound J- Of thy salvation, Lord, How weak in faith we still are found ! How slow to learn thy word ! 2 Though we frequent thy holy place, We seem to come in vain : So small a portion of thy grace Our careless hearts retain. 3 How cold and feeble is our love » How negligent our fear ! How low our hopes of joys above ! How few affections there ! 4 Great God, thy sovereign poVr impart, J.0 give thy word success ; . 89 90 HTMNS. 1 : f ■■• I , III Write thy salvation on each heart, And make us learn thy grace. 5 Show our forgetful feet the way That leads to joys on high ; There knowledge grows without decay, And love shall never die. HYMN 7. 7's. IN thy presence we appear ; Lord, we love to worship here, » When, within the veil we meet Thee upon thy mercy-seat. 2 Thou through Christ art reconciled, Each in him is own'd thy child ; Abba, Father, give us grace In thy courts to seek thy face. 3 While thy glorious name is sung. Touch our lips, unloose our tongue : Then our joyful jouls shall bless Thee, " The Lord, our righteousness." 4 While to thee our prayers ascend, Let thine ear in love attend ; Hear us, when thy Spirit pleads : Hear ; for Jesus intercedes. 6 While thy ministers proclaim Peace and pardon through thy name, In their voices let us own Jesus speaking from the throne* PUBLIC WOESHIP. 91 6 From thy house when we return. Let our hearts within us burn : Ibat, at evening, we may say, We have walked with God to-day." HYMN 8. CM. GREAT Shepherd of thy people, hear ; Thy presence now display ; ' As thou hast giv'n a place fbr prayer, fc>o give us hearts to pray. 2 Show us some token of thy love Our feeble hope to raise : And pour thy blessing from above, Xiiat we may render praise. 8 Within these walls let holy peace, And love, and concord dwell • rlFZ^ *^^ ?^"H'^ conscience ease, The wounded spirit heal. ' 4 The hearing ear, the watchful eye, The contrite heart bestow ; And shine upon us from on high, Xo make our graces grow. HYMN 9. L. M. wT ? *^?^ ^^^^^^ *V niercy-seat ; J here'er they seek the'e, thou art found, And ev'ry place is hallowed ground. ' 92 HYMNS. \ 2 For thou -within no walls confined, Inhabitest the humble mind ; Such ever bring thee where they come, And, going, take thee to their home. 8 Great Shepherd of thy chosen few, Thy former mercies here renew ; Here to our waiting hearts proclaim The glories of thy saving name. 4 Here may we prove the pow'r of prayer, To strengthen faith, and sweeten care ; To teach our faint desires to rise, And bring all heav*n before our eyes. 5 Lord, we are weak, but thou art near, Nor short thine arm, nor deaf thine ear ; Oh ! rend the heav'ns, come quickly down, And make the sinner's heart thine own. HYMN 10. L. M. COMMAND thy blessing from above, O God I on all assemUed here ; Behold us with a father's love, While we look up with filial fear. 2 Command thy blessing, Jesus, Lord, May we thy true disciples be ; Speak to each heart the mighty word ; Say to the weakest, " Follow me." 3 Command thy blessing, in this hour, Spirit of truth, and fill this place PUBLIC WOKSHIP. 98 Wiib humbling and exalting powV, With quick'ning and confirming grace. 4 thou our Maker, Saviour, Guide! One true eternal God confessed, May nought in life or death divide lae saints in thy communion blessU 5 With thee, and these, for ever bound, May all who here in prayV unite, T?P«f • '^.l^^'i'^ '''"«' ^^y *^^«»^ surround, ilest m thy love, and reign in light. HYMN 11. C.M. Psalm v. L^M?;^? ^^"^ '"'''i?'"^ *^^^ ^alt hear My voice asoendmg hio-h • To thee will I direct my pray'r To thee lift up mine eyes. ' 2 Oft to thy house will I resort, lo taste thy mercies there ; 1 will frequent thy holy coun And worship in thy fear. 3 Oh may thy Spirit guide my feet In ways of truth and grace; Make ev ry path of duty straight And plain before my face. 4 To all that love and fear thy name ±hy blessing shall extend j 'm^ w-rW^"*. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) A 4r h ■^^^.V^^^ &:>^ A (/. 1.0 I.I 1.25 ■^1^ 111112.5 M 12.0 12.2 1.4 1.6 Fhotographic Sciences Corporation ^ V 91 ^ ,v v> ^ay agree. And for thy sake delight to hlai, Or share the pain that others feel. 4 Teach us to love as Christians oneht St^P o^e proud or angry thoVl And when we meet or when we paft Oh may we still be join'd in heart? ' HYMN 14. 8*8 and 6's. T^? ^'^ °^V°^'r and God of love a n^ •. .f • "5 archangels sing ; ' ■ uTu- J *o *eir God most hieh. Thnce holy ! " to their Kin... ^ ' ^ T'^^f °"T ^°''' '^e also claim: Thri- w^''^ ^r^"'"'' precious' name, Who bore the curse to sinners due. W^o forms their ruin'd souls anew. And makes them heirs of heav'n. ^ A^^ r" *^^* ^'^^' % g'ory rend : And here m sa-ang pow'r descend, And fix thy bless'd abode ; 95 mmm 96 HYMNS. Here to each heart thyself reveal, And all who enter, cause to feel The presence of our God. I 4 HYMN 15. L. M. and Chorus. H OS ANN A to the living Lord ! Hosanna to th* incarnate Word I » To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King, ^ Let earth, let heaven, hosanna sing I Hosanna ! Lord ! hosanna in the highest. 2 Hosanna, Lord ! thine angels cry ; Hosanna, Lord ! thy saints reply ; Above, beneath us, and around. The dead and living swell the sound ; . Hosanna, &c. 3 O Saviour ! with protecting care, Return to this thy house of pray'r ! Assembled in thy sacred name. Where we thy parting promise claim ! Hosanna, &c. 4 But chiefest, in our cleansed breast, Eternal ! bid thy Spirit rest. And make our secret soul to be A temple pure and worthy Thee. Hosanna, &c. 6 So in the last and dreadful day, When earth and heav'n shall melt away, THE lord's DAT. lT>y flock redeem'd from sinful stain, 97 THE lord's DAT. HYMN 16. P. M. A ^wJ^i^^^^''^ f^*"™' ofJ't'ly rest, th'btsT '' ""^'^ ^'^ world,' Jeho. I^Slt^-raifd^nrpTa^e^---- Let us devote this consecrated day, lo loarn his will, and all we learn obev In pure religion's hallowed dutfeTsSre ' Unite in penitence and bend in pray^rf ' tHYI ^^^-S'^ "^'"^'^y' PleasU receive ' The only tnbute man has pow'r to give • So shall he hear, while fervently wf raise Our choral harmony in songs of^is^ ' I Father of heav'n ! in whom ourhooes rnnfi-i. Whose^poVr defends us, and wJoTpSpf In life our guardian, and in death our frienrf jWory supreme be thine, tiU time shaU end l' HTMN 17. L. M. ^i!3!P^c\\'^*y^' '^"'■t is done, - Another Sabbath is begun • 7 98 HYMNS. Eeturn, my soul, enjoy thy rest ; ^ Improve the day thy God hath bless'd. 2 Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns So sweet a rest to wearied minds, Provides an antepast of heav'n And gives this day the food of seven. 8 Oh ! that our thoughts and thanks may rise As grateful incense to the skies ; And draw from heav'n that sweet repose Which none but he that feels it, knows. 4 In holy duties let the day, ' In holy pleasures, pass away : How sweet, a Sabbath thus to spend, In hope of one that ne'er shall end i HYMN 18. C. M. THIS is the day the Lord hath made : He calls the hours his own ; Let heaven rejoir . let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 To-day he rose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell ; To-day the saints his triumphs spread, '^ And all his wonders tell. 3 Kosanna to th' anointed King, To David's holy son ; Help us, O Lord ! descend and bring Salvation from thy throne. If 1 1 THE LORD'S DAY. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace; Who comes in God t^e Father^s name, To save our sinful race. 5 Hmnna in the highest strains 1 he church on earth can raise; The highest heav'ns in which he reigns, bhall give him nobler praise. HYMN 19. C.M. "LS^^^J .^^T ^ffl^^ ^^'' ^"^y apart, -A-^-b rom toil and labour free, Ihat man may commune with his heart. And meditate on thee. ' 2 We meet within this sacred place ' o worship and adore : And humbly plead for more. ihy faithful servants meet, O Lord, Ihy presence shall be there. 4 Grant that, with heav'nlj^ manna fed, We may in peace depart : Shed thy rich blessings on each head, And sanctify each heart. 99 M 1HN) 1 1 r BYUim. HYMN 20. S. M. WELCOME, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise ; Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes. 2 The King himself comes near, And feasts his saints to-day ; And we by faith may see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3 One day within the place Where Thou, my God, art seen. Is better than ten thousand days Spent in the joys of sin. 4 My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this ; And wait to hail the brighter day Of everlasting bliss. HYMN 2L 6 lines 8's. (^ RE AT God, this sacred day of thine X Demands the soul's collected pow'rs; May we employ in work divine These solemn consecrated hours. Oh may our souls, adoring, own The grace that calls us to thy throne. 2 All-seeing God ! before thine eye Our secret thoughts and sins appear : With trembling awe may we draw nigh THE LOKD^S DAY. m And keep our hearts with holy fear, And while their wayward course w^ sm Loo^^. up for grace and strength to Th^* 3 Thy Spirit's powerful aid impart, Oh may thy word, with life divine, Enp:age the ear, and warm the heart. Then shall the day indeed be thine : ^ "Uhen shaU o^ir souls, adoring, own The gracr- that calls us to thy throne. HYMN 22. L. M. PLULK xcn. OWEET is the work O God, our Kiqg, ' KJ io praise thy name, give thanks and sin ff, lo show thy love by morning h^ht, 4 And tell of all thy truth at night. 2 Sweet is the day f sacred rest, No earthly care shall seize our breast ; Oh may our souls in tune be found. Like David's harp of solemn 3ound. 3 Our hearts shall triumph in the Lord And bless his works, and bless his word ; His works of grace how bright they shine How deep his counsels, how divine ! ^ wl^^^' ^^ ^^^' ^"^ ^^a^' and know, What mortals cannot reach below ; And all our powVs find sweet empWr ^ In that eternal world of joy. T" 102 HYMNS. HYMN 23. L. M. LORD of the Sabbath, hear us pray, In this thy house, on this thy day ; Accept, as grateful sacrifice, The songs which from thy temple rise. 2 Now met to pray and bless thy name ; Whose mercies flow each day the same, Whose kind compassions never cease, We seek instruction, pardon, peace. 8 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love ; But there's a nobler rest above ; Oh that we might that rest attain, From sin, from sorrow, and from pain. • 4 In thy blest kingdom we shall be From evVy mortal trouble free ; No sighs shall mingle with the songs Resoundinnj from immortal tongues. ADVENT. HYMN 24. C. M. HARK the glad sound ! the Saviour comes. The Saviour promised long; Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes the pris'ners to release, In Satan's bondage held ; wm^m^fmm )ray, day; 5 rise. ame ; i same, !ease, ICO. e love ; pain. ADVENT. The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice To clear the mental rav, And on the eyes lonjr clds'd in night, To pour celestial day. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure ; And with the riches of his grace, To bless the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim ; And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. 108 es. lour comes, HYMN 25. L. M. TIIE Lord shall come ! the earth shall quake, 1 he mountains to their centre shake; And with'rinor from the vault of nic^ht. The stars shall pale their feeble ligTit. 2 The Lord shall come ! but not the same As once in lowliness he came ; A silent lamb before his foes, A weary man, and full of woes. ^ w-^^^''^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ • ^ <^readful form, With rambow-wreaih and robes of storm ; On cherub wings, and wings of wind. Appointed Judge of all mankind. 104 HYMNS. 4 Can this be He, who once did stray '^ A pilgrim on the "world's highway, Oppress'd by powV, and mock'd by pride, The Nazarine, the Crucified ? 5 While sinners in despair shall call, " Rocks, hide us ; mountains, on us fall !*' The sain'.^, ascending from the tomb, Shall joyful sing, " The Lord is come I *' T HYMN 26. C. M. him that lov*d the souls of men, And washed us in his blood. To royal honours rais'd our heads. And made us priests to God ; 2 To him l^t ev'ry tongue be praise. And evVy heart be love, And grateful honours paid on earth ; And nobler songs above. 3 Behold, on flying clouds he comefj I His saints shall bless the day ; While they that pierc'd him sadly mourn In anguish and dismay. ' 4 I am the first, and I the last; Time centres all in me ; Th' Almighty God, who was, and is. And evermore stall be. 2 A1>YENT. rtQ5 HYMN 27. 8, 7, 7. M JESUS, hail, whose glory urij^htens All above, and gives it worth ; Lord of life, thy smile enlightens, Cheers and quickens saints on earth ;«. When we think of love like thine, Lord we ov/n it love divine. » 2 King of glory, reign for ever. Thine an everlasting crown ; Nothing from thy love shall sever Those whom thou hast made thine own ; Happy objects of thy grace, Destin'd to behold thy face. 3 Saviour, Master, thine appearing Bring, O bring the glorious day, When the awful summons hearing, Heav'n and earth shall pass away : Then with golden harps we'll sing, " Glory, glory to our King/' HYMN 28. 8, 7, 7. "VrOTHING know we of the season, -L 1 When the world shall pass away ; But we know the saints have reason To expect a glorious day. When the Sg^viour will return, And his people cease to mourn. 2 While a careless world Is sleeping, Then it is the day will come ; 106 HYMNS. M Mirth shall then be turned to weeping; Sinners then must meet their doom ; But the people of the Lord Shall obtain their bright reward. 3 Waiting for our Lord's returning, Be it ours his word to keep ; Let our lamps be always burning ; Let us watch while others sleep : We're no longer of the ni^ht ; We are children of the light. HYMN 29. 8's and 7's. IGHTY God, while angels bless thee, May a sinner praise thy Name ? Lord of men, as well as an^^els. Thou art ev'ry creature's theme ; Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Amen. 2 "Brightness of the Father's glory," Shall thy praise linutter'd lie ? Shun my tongue, such guilty silence ; Sing the Lord who came to die. Hallelujah, &c. 3 Did archangel's sing thy coming ? Did the shepherd's learn their lays ? Shame would Cover me ungrateful, Should my tongue refuse to praise. Hallelujah, &c. 4 Come, return, immortal Saviour, Come, Lord, Jesus, take thy throne; ADVEIS^T. 107 Quickly come and reign for ever, Be the kingdom all thine own. Hallelujah, &c. HYMN 30. 4 lines 6's and 2, 8's. COME ye who love the Lord, And feel his quickening pow*r; Unite with one accord, His goodness to adore : To heav'n and earth aloud proclaim Your great Redeemer's glorious name 2 He left his throne above, His glory laid aside. Came down on wings of love, And wept, and bleJ, and died : The pangs he here, what tongue can tell, lo save our souls from death and hell ? 3 He burst the grave ; he rose Victorious from the dead ; And thence his vanquish'd foes In glo.ious triumph led : Up through the heav'ns the conqu'ror rode, Iriumphant to the throne of God. 4 He soon again will come, (His chariot will not stay,) To take his children home xo realms of endless day: We there shall see him face to face, And sing the triumphs of his grace. 108 .fiYMN6» HYMN 31. L. M. JESUS, thy churcli, with longing eyw, For thine expected coming waits ; When will the promis'd li^j^ht arise, And glory beam from 2ion*s gates ? 2 E'en now, when tempests round us fall,^' And wintry clouds o'ercast the sky ; Thy words with joy we still recall, And deem our soul's redemption nigh. * 3 Oh comCj and reign o'er ev'ry land ! Let Satan from b:s throne be hurPd: All nations bow to thy command, And grace revive a dying world. H CHRISTMAS. HYMN 32. Double 7's. AUK ! the herald an^^els sing, *' Glory to the new-born King ; Glory in the highest heav'n. Peace on earth, and man forgiv'n!*' Joyful all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies ; With th* angelic host proclaim, " Christ is born in Bethlehem ! '* 2 Christ, by highest heav'n ador'd, V--iiii-f7 -..li-w- -_■ T -^-s ,•.-.•••-, f.-p, - ■; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb I CHRISTMAS. 109 Veird in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th' incarnate Deity I Pleas'd as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Inimanuel. 3 Hail the heav*n-born Prince of Peace I Hail the Sun of Ki^hteousness 1 Light and life to all he brings, Kis'n with healing in his wings. Mild, 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. HYM]^r 33. CM. TfTHILE shepherds watch'd their flocks by * * night, ^ All seated on the ground. The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. 2 " Fear not," said he, (for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind,) " Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 3 " To you in David's town this day Is born of David's line, A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the si^n. 4 « The heav'nly babe you there shall find. To human view display'd, ^ - -. Ml. ■ J ' "■""" '■ 110 HYMNS. All meanly wrapt in swathing bands, And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shininof throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Addressed their joyful song. 6 " All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace ; Good-will henceforth from heav'n to men Begin and never cease." HYMN 34. 8, 7, 4. ANGELS, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; 'Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth : Come and worship — worship Christ the new-born King. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night; God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light : Come, &c. 8 Sages, leave your contemplations, Briirhter visions beam afar : oTpat T)A«ire of nations. VQ seen his natal star : Come, &c. CHRISTMAS. Ill [nen i; ist the t; 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly, the Lord, descending, In his temple shall appear : Come, &c. 5 Sinners wrung with true repentance, Doom'd for gu* It to endless pains. Justice now revokes the sentence, Grace is giv'n to break your chains : Come, &c. HYMN 35. 8, 7. COME, thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free ; From our fears and sins release us ; Let us find our rest in thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the saints thou art ; Bless'd Desire of ev*ry nation, Joy of ev'ry faithful heart. 3 Born thy people to deliver, Born a child, and yet a King ; Born to reign in us for ever, JSfow thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone : By thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne. 112 BYMNS. HYMN 36. P. M. CHRISTIANS, awake, salute the happy morn. When Christ, the Saviour of the world, was born; ' . Rise to adore this mystery of love, Which hosts of angels chanted from above, i Glory to God, the holy angels cry, Good-will to men, let ev*ry heart reply,' , 2 Let hatred, strife, and wrath be heard no more, i3ut peace and love be spread from shor6 to shore ; Christ comes with peace and pardon from above, And saves his people by redeeming love. Glory to God, &c. 8 Let ev'ry tongue this wondrous love proclaim, Let us devoutly hail our Saviour's name ; Thro' all the world the joyful tidings run, Of God incarnate, and the Virgin's Son. Glory to God, &c. 4 To Father, Son, and Spirit ever bless'd, Let us all join in songs of holy praise ; With grateful hearts be our best thanks ad- dressed And in loud chorus let our voices raise. Glory to God, &c. HYMN 37. S. M. ' I> EJOICE in Jesu's birth, \) To us a Son is giv'n, To us a Child is born on earth, Who made both earth and heav'ii. EMPHANT. 113 ppy morn, vorld, was •> above, i. eply. no nxore, shore to )m above, ove. 2 He reigns above the sky, The universe sustains ; The God supreme, the Lord most higby The King, Messiah reigns. 3 Our Counsellor we praise, Our Advocate above ; Who daily in his church displays, His miracles of love. 4 Now, for thy promise' sake 0*er earth exalted be ; The kingdom, pow'r, and glory take, ' Which all belong to thee. proclaim, me; run. )on. 'd, inks ad- B. EPIPHANY. HYMN 38. 7's. SONS of men, behold from far, Hail the long-expected star ; Star of truth that gilds the night. Guides bewildered nature right. 2 Mild it shines on all beneath. Piercing through the shades of death; Scattering error's wide-spread night, Kindling darkness into lisht ! 3 Nations all, remote and near. Haste, for him your hearts prepare ; Meet him manifested there. 8 114 HYMNS. 4 Sing ye morning stars, again, God descends to dwell with men, Deigns for man his life t* employ ; Shout, ye sons of God, for joy. HYMN 39. Old 104th. BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid. . Star of the east, the horizon adorning, ^ * Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining; Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall ; Ang- .s adore him, in slumber reclining, Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, _ Odours of Edom, and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, I iyrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation ; ' Vainly with gifts would his favour secure ; Richer by far is the heart's adoration ; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. HYMN 40. C. M. BRIGHT was the guiding star t^at led, _ With mild benignant ray. The Gentiles to the lowly shed. Where the Redeemer lay. EPIPHANY. 115 2 But lo I a brighter, clearer light Now points to his abode ; It shines through sin and sorrow's night, To guide us to our God. 3 Oh haste to follow where it leads, Its gracious call obey ! Be rugged wilds, or flowVy meads, The Christian's destin'd way. 4 Oh gladly tread the narrow path, While light, and grace are giv'n ; Who meekly follow Christ on earth, Shall reign with him in heav'n. HYMN 41. L. M. LO ! in the East appears a light. In eastern skies unseen before ; The wise me:i. hail the welcome sight. And seek the mystVy to explore. 2 That star to us its light imparts ; — Let us our pilgrimage pursue ; And with the homage of our hearts, To Bethl'hem go, and worship too. 3 May we through life its guidance trace, And mark its path o'er earthly things, Until it lead us to the place, Where Jesus reigns the King of kings. 4 Light of the world, the True Light ! rise ; Nor cease to shed thy cheering ray. i! 116 HYMNS. Till o'er all lands beneath the skies, Th^ glory shine in perfect day. LENT. HYMN 42. C. M. OLORD ! turn not thy face away From them who prostrate lie ; Lamenting sore their sinful lives, With tears and bitter cry. 2 Thy mercy-gates are open wide To all who mourn their sin, Oh ! shut them nut against us, Lord, But let us enter in. 3 Thou know'st, Lord ! what things be past, And all the things that be ; Thou know'st also what is to come ; Nothing is hid from thee. 4 ^e come, Lord, to thy throne of grace, Where mercy does abound. Desiring pardon for our sin, To heal our deadly wound. 5 O Lord ! we need not to repeat, What we do beg and crave ; ' For thou dost know before we ask The thing which we would have. ivici cy, good Lord ! mercy we ask ; This is the total sum ; jgXJ Ml. >e past, LENT. ^ov mercy, Lord, is all our prayer: Oh I Jet thy mercy come ! HYMN 43. 8 lines 7's. SAVIOUR, when in dust, to thee Low we bow th' adorinff knee, VVhen repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our weeping eyes : Oh ! by all the pains and woe buffered once for man below, Bending from thy throne on hi^h, ilear our solemn Litany. ° 2 By thy helpless infant years, By thy life of want and tears, By thy days of sore distress in the savage wilderness ; By the dread mysterious hour Vt th insulting tempter's powV ; I urn, oh! turn a favouring eye. Hear our solemn Litany. 3 By the sacred griefs that wept U er the grave where Laz'rus slept : By the boding tears that flow'd Over Salem's lov'd abode I By the arguish'd sigh that told ;^^^acmy lUFK fi withm thy fold ; ^rom thy seat above the sky xlear our isolemn Litany. 117 ri I II t 118 EYMNS. 4 By thine hour of dire despair, By thine agony and pray'r ; By the cross, the nai), the thorn, piercing spear, and torturing scorn : By the gloom that veil'd the skies U er the dreadful sacrifice ; Listen to our humble cry, Hear our solemn Litany. * 5 By thy deep expiring groan, By the sad sepulchral stone ; By the vault whose dark abode Held m vain the rising God, Oh !^ from earth to heaven restored, Migi:^ reascended Lord, Listen, listen to the cry Of our solemn Litany. HYMN 44. L.M. A BROKEN heart, my God, my King, Is all the sacrifice I brino- : ^' The God of grace will ne'er^despise A broken heart ^o. ( Ifice. 2 ^y soul lies humoled in the dust, And owns thy dreadful sentence just : Look down O Lord ! with pityint eye. And save the soul condemned to die. 3 Then will I teach the world thy ways; femners chall learn thy sovereign grace, LEin?. 119 ril lead them to my Saviour's blood, A^d they shall praise a pardoning God. 4 Oh may thy love inspire my tongue I Salvation shall be all my song; And all my pow'rs shall join to bless The Lord, my strength and righteousne iS. HYMN ^0, P.M. JESUS let thy pitying eye Call bLck a wand'ring !^h?>ep ; False to thee, like Peter, I Would fain like Peter weep ; Let me be by grace restor'd. On me be all long-sufTring shown Turn and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. ' 2 Saviour, Prince, enthroned above, Repentance to impart. Give me, through thy dying love, The humble, contrite heart ; Give most earnestly implored, A portion of thy love unknown ; Turn and look upon me. Lord, And break my heart of stone. 3 See me. Saviour, from above, XT^ ay "J* x-^Ui SUiilir iiiis tO Ui6 l Life, and happiness, and love, Fall from thy gracious eye : 120 HYMNS. Speak the reconciling word, T„rn = ^^'i*^ '^^'^y "»«'* "e down : Turn and look upon me, Lord, ' And break my heart of stone. HYMN 46. L.M. S ^4^' *!!°t" ^^ S"''^«'J Spirit, stay, • . iNor cast the sinner quite away, JNor take thine everlasting flight. 2 Though I have most unfaithful been. Ten thn3 "i"/^'" ^^y grace receiv'd ; Tpn thf "^ *r-'' ^'•^ g°°'l°««« seen, ■Ten thousand times thy goodness griev'd ; 3 Yet, oh ! the mourning sinner spare, N^rtT °^"y g""*^' High Priest J^or in ^hy righteous anger swear, T- exclude me from thy peopled rest. * * %\«ary soul, O God, release: Uphold me with thy gracious hand ; Gmde me ,nto thy perfect peace, ' And brmg me to the promis'd land. HYMN 47. CM. LS'our !!! T •'"•^ ^^"'^ % thmne, -M-J Ana our confessions pour. j.gacn us to feci the sins we own. And shun what we deplore. hEWI. 121 2 Our broken spirits pitying see ; True penitence impart^ And let a healing ray from thee Beam hope on ev'ry heart. 3 TVhen we disclose our wants iu pray'r, May we our wills resign ; And not a thought our bosoms share Which is not wholly thine. 4 Let faith each weak petition fill, And waft it to the skies ; And teach our hearts 'tis goodness still That grants it or denies. HYMN 48. C. M. A^^P^^CH, my soul, the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayV ; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. 2 Bow'd down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely prest, Fightings wir'iout, and fears within, 1 come to thee for rest. 3 Be thou my shield and hiding-place, That, shelter'd near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, " Thou hast died/' 4 Oh wondrous love ! to bleed and die- ±0 bear the cross and shame, 122 HYMNS, ^^,f. guilty sinners, such a3 I, Migh. plead thy gracious name. HYMN 49. L. M. I i^f^^^ *^? ,^^'^ ^^^* I «^^*g^t grow X In faith, and love, and ev'ry >ace Might more of his salvation know, ' And seek more earnestly his face. 2 I hop'd that in some favoured hour And by his lovers constraining powV, Subdue my sins, and give me r^^^L 3 Instead of this, he made me ^eel A3f.lu'^^''^''^^'^^'«yJ^eart; And let the angry powVs of hell Assault my soul in evVy part. ^ "^. W-lf^ '' *^"*^ ^ " ^ ^^^"^bii»g cried, « 'rHtv'" Pursue thy worm t? death ? » ■Tis m this way," the Lord replied, I answer pray'r for grace and faith. 5 " Those inward trials I employ, ™ self and pride to set thee free And k-eak thy schemes of earthly joy, That thou may^st seek thy ail in me> HYMN 50. Double Vs 6. T ^t^ ^y ^^^^ on Jesus, -i- J-he spotless Lamb of God ; LENT. He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains, White in his blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus ; All fulness 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 shares. 3 I long to be like Jesus, Meek, loving, lowly, mild ; I long to be like Jesus, The Father's holy child. I long to be with Jesus, Amid the heavenly throng, To sing with saints, his praises, To learn the angels' song. 123 HYMN 51. C. M. A ?,^'^r t^e past my memory stravs. XjL Why heaves the secret sigh ? ' 'Tis that I mourn departed days. Still unprepared to die. (I ! J ri 124 HYMNS. 2 The world, and worldly thlufr, belov'd, My anxious thouj^hts emnloy'd : And time,. unhallow\i,„niuWov'd, 1 resents a fearful void. 8 Yet, holy Father, wild despair Chase from my lah'iinjr breast ; . ll;y grace it is which prompts the pray'r, Ihat grace can do ihe rest. 4 My life's brief remnant all be thine, And when thy sure decree liids me this fleeting? breath resiVn, Oil I speed my soul to thee. 1 YMN 52. 7's. TTT^HEN the heart is sad within, y Burden'd with the weight of sin ; When the spirit sinks with fear: "Jesu, Son of David," hear! ^ TuT' l^!i '^''''"''^ *^'^ ^^'"^^^ ^ast known. I hough the sms were not thine own : Ihou wert pleased their load to bear. « Jesu, Son of David," hear ! 8 When our heads are bow^ with woe, When niir hifftit, f««,^ . .i, > When we mourn in sorrow drear, "Jesii, Son of David," hear! THE PASSION. 125 4 Thov ' '^st passM thro' (leath's dark shade ; Tho ). "t full atoruiinont made ; Thou to God's rinrljt hand art near: "Joan Mrtr» r^f l^.x..M >» 1 I ' Jesu, Son of David," hear ! THE PASSION, HYMN 53. C. M. FROM Calvary's Cross a fountain flows, Of water and of blood, More hcalin Thy pleasure I fulfil." 3 Go to the garden, sinner, see These precious drops that flow ; The heavy load he bears for thee ; For thee he lies so low. 4 Then learn of him the cross to bear ; Thy Father's will obey ; And when temptations sore tlraw near, Awake to watch and pray. HYMN 61. 6, 7's. O to dark Gethsemane, JT Yt that feel thp. ternDtei'*S dowV r Your K*ideemer's conflict see, Watch with him one bitter hour ; IT THE PASSION. 181 Turn not from his griefs away ; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment hall. View the Lord of Life arraigned; Oh ! the wormwood and the gall ! Oh I the pangs his soul susfain'd ! bhun not sufTrinor, shame, nor loss, Learn of him to bear the cross. b Calvary's mournfal mountain climb, There, adorinn at his leet, Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete : " It is fini^'d ! " hear the cry ; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4 Early hasten to the tomb. Where they laid his breathle.-^s clay : All IS solitude and gloom ; WJio hath taken him away ? Christ is ris'n ! He meets our eyes ! feaviour, teach us so to rise. HYMN 62. L. M. WHEN I survey the wondrous cross, On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, * And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast. Save in the death of Christ, my God ; 182 HYMNS. All the vain things which charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 8 See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingl'd down ; Did e*er such love and sorrow meet Or thorns ccinpose so rich a crown ? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine. That were an off 'ring far too small ; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. I HYMN 63. 8, 7^. HARK ! the voice of love and mercy, Sounds alouJI from Calvary ! See I it renda the rocks asunder. Shakes the earth and veils t^.- sky ! " It is finish'd," Hear the dying Saviour ^ry. Finished all the types and shadows Of the ceremonial la.v ! Finished now is man's redemption ; Death and hell no more shall awe. "Itisfinish'd," Saints from hence your comfort draw, rp..^^ \ ^_>» _.^ -^ T.^ jLuac; jcjui iiarps anuw, yu suitiUiioy Joiii to sing the pleasing theme ; All on earili and all in heaven, .«■ ■«*,. THE PASSION. 138 Join to praise Immanuers name I Hallelujah ! Join to praise Immanuel's name. HYMN 64. C. M. BEHOLD the Saviour of mankind, Nail'd to the shameful tree ! How vast the love that him inclined, To bleed and die for thee I 2 Hark, how he groans ! wliile nature shakes And earth's strong pillars bend ; '' The temple's veil in sunder breaks • The solid marbles rend. * 3 'Tis done 1 the precious ransom's paid : " Receive my soul," he cries : See where he bows his sacred head • He bows his head, and dies ! ' 4 But soon he'll break death's envious chain, And m full glory shine : O Lamb of God ! was ever pain, Was ever love, like thine ? HYMN 65. L. M. ' 'rpiS iinish'd ! " so the Saviour cried 'T^ i^^l/?f ^^^ ^"""^'^ ^'^ ^^^^ and died, lis nnish d ves. thp mno ia >.»« ■wrtn The 2 'Tis finish'd ! this his dying Shiiii sins of deepest hu groan, atone, mm 134 HYMNS. And millions be redeemed from death, By Jesus* last, expiring breath. 3 *Tis finished ! heav*n is reconciPd, And all the powers of darkness spoiPd ; Peace, love, and happiness, again Return and dwell with sinful men. 4 *Tis finished 1 let the joyful sound, Be heard through all the nations round : 'Tis finished ! let the triumph rise, And swell the chorus of the sties. EASTER EVE. HYMN 66. C. M. A PILGRIM through this lonely world, The blessed Saviour pass'd ; A mourner all his life was h( A dying Lamb at last. 2 That tender heart that felt for all. For all its life-blood gave ; It found on earth no resting-place, Save only in the grave. 3 Such was our Lord ; and shall we fear The cross, with all its scorn ? Or love a failihless, evil world. That wreath'd his brow with thorn V 4 No ! facing ajl its frowns or smiles, Like him,. obedient still, EASTEE. 135 We homeward press, through storm or calm, To Zion's blessed hill. EASTER. - HYMN 67. 7's. CHRIST, the Lord, is ris'n to-day, Hal. Our triumphant, holy day ; Hal. Who did once upon the cross Hal. Suffer to redeem our loss. Hal. 2 Lo ! he rises, mighty King ! Hal. Where, O death, is now thy sting ? Hal. Lo ! he claims his native sky ! Hal. Grave, where is thy victory ? Hal. 3 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Hal. LTnto Christ, our heav'nly King ; Hal. Who endur'd the cross and grave, Hal. Sinners to redeem and save. Hal. 4 For the pains which he endur'd, Hal Our salvation have procured ; Hal. Now above the sky he's King, Hal. Where the angels ever sing. Hallelujah. HYMN 68. 6*8 and 8's. THE happy morn is come ; The Saviour leaves the tomb, Omnipotent to save ; 136 HYMNS. Captivity is capttve led ; For Jesus liveth, that was dead. 2 Who now accuses them For whom their surety died ? Who now shall those condemn, Whom God hath justified ? Captivity is captive led ,• For Jesus liveth, that was dead. 3 Christ hath the ransom paid ; The glorious work is done ; On him our help is laid ; By him our vicfry won : Captivity is captive led ; For Jesus liveth, that was dead. HYMN 69. C. M. THIS day be grateful homage paid, And lo id hosannas sung ; Let gladness dwell in ev'ry heart. And praise on ev'ry tongue. 2 Oh what a night was that which wrapt The heathen world in gloom ! Oh what a sun, which broke this da^ , Triumphant from the tomb ! 3 The pow'rs of darkness leagued in vain To bind our Lord in death ; He shook their kingdom when he fell, By his expiring breath I ■mi EASTER. « 137 A 4 Ten thousand differing lips shall join lo haii this happy morn, Which scatters blessings from its wings, Un nations yet unborn I PIFMN 70. 7*8. MORNING breaks upon the tomb, Jesus dissipates its gloom ! I>ay of triumph, through the skies feee the glorious Saviour rise I 2 Christians, dry your flowing tea-s, Chase those unbelieving fears • Look on his deserted grave ; ' Doubt no more his pow'r to'save. 3 Ye who are of death afraid, Triumph in the scattered shade ; Drive your anxious cares away, bee the place where Jesus lay. 4 So the rising sun appears. Shedding radiance o'er the spheres : bo retiring beams of light Chase the terrors of the night. HYMN 71. 7's. NOELS, roll the rock away; . Death, yield un thy mityVif v r-.-^T- . See, he rises from the tomb,'' ^""^ ' Rises with immortal bloom. 138 HYMNS. 2 *Tis the Saviour ! seraphs, raise Your eternal songs of praise ; Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. 3 Lift, ye saints, lift up your eyes ! Now to glory see him rise : Hosts of angels on the road Hail and sing th* incarnate Grod. 4 Praise him, all ye heav'nly choirs, Praise, and sweep your golden lyres ; Praise him in the noblest songs, From ten thousand thousand tongues. HYMN 72. L. M. HE dies ! the friend of sinners dies ! Lo ! Salem's daughters weep around ; A solemn darkness veils the skies ; A sudden trembling shakes the ground. 2 Here's love and grief beyond degree ; The Lord of glory dies for man ! But lo ! what sudden joys I see ; Jesus, the dead, revives again ! 3 The rising God forsakes the tomb ; The tomb in vain forbids his rise ! Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to the skies. EASTER. 139 4 Sing, « live for ever, glorious king, Born to redeom, and strong to save !" Sing, « where, O death, is now thy sting ? And where thy victory, O grave ? " HYMN 73. 7's. JESUS, rising from the dead; Bruis'd to-day the serpent^s head ; Now the vanquished powVs of hell Swift from heav'n like lightning fell. 2 Love's redeeming work is done; Fought the fight, the battle won ; Vain the stone ; the watch, how vain ! Christ has burst to life again. 3 Soar we now, where Christ hath led, Following our exalted Head ; Made like him, like him we rise ; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. 4 Sinners, glad your voices raise ; Sing your great Redeemer's praise ; Eaise your joys and triumphs high; Smg, ye heav'ns ! thou, earth, reply ! 6 Thee we greet, triumphant now ; Hail, the resurrection thou ! Hail, thou Lord of ea. th and heav'n I i raiou, hy both, to ihee be giv'n. 7»., i«^iS»iajS!»«»«« 140 HYMNS. HYMN 74. C. M. BLEST be the everlasting God, The Father of our Lord : Be his abounding mercy praised, His majesty adored. 2 When from the dead he rais'd his Son, And caird him to the sky, He gave our souls a lively hope, That they should never die. 3 What though our inbred sins require Our flesh to see the dust; Yet as the Lord, our Saviour, rose, So all his followers must. 4 There's an inheritance divine, Reserv'd against that day ; 'Tis uncorrupted, undefil'd. And cannot fade away, 5 Saints by the pow'r of God are kept. Till their salvation come ; We walk by faith as pilgrims here, Till Christ shall call us home. I HYMN 75. 6 lines 7's. GLORY, glory to our King I _ Crowns unfading wreath his head Let us all unite to sing, Jesus risen from the dead; ASCENSION. 141 He is conqu'ror o'er the grave ! Mighty to redeem and save. 2 Now behold him high enthroned, Mercy beaming from his face ; By adoring angels own'd, God of holiness and grace ; Oh, that all the world would sing Glory, glory to our King ! 3 Jesus, on thy people shine, Warm our hearts, and tune our ton«yues : May we with the bless'd combine, '^ Share their joy, and swell their songs ; I hee we gratefully adore, Praise be thine for evermore ! ASCENSION. HYMN 76. 7's. HAIL the day that sees him rise, Glorious to his native skies, Chnst, awhile to mortals giv'n, ^ Enters now the gates of hoav'n. 2 There the glorious triumph waits ; Ijitt your heads, eternal gates ; t hrist hath vanquished death and sin : Take the Kin^ of Glorv in. S See the heav'n its Lord x. Yet he loves the earth he receives leaves ! 142 HYMNS. Though returning to his throne, Still he calls mankind his own. 4 Still for us he intercedes ; His prevailing death he pleads; Near himself prepares our* place, Harbinger of iiuman race. 6 What, though parted from our sight, Far above yon azure height, Grant our hearts may thither rise. Seeking thee above the skies. HYMN 77. 6's and 8's. REJOICE, the Lord is king; Your God and King adore. Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, ** Rejoice ; again I say, Rejoice/* 2 The mighty Saviour reigns, The God of truth and love ; When he had purg'd our stains. He took his seat above. Lift up, &c. « 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heav*n. The keys of death and hell Are to our Saviour giv'n. Lift up, &c. ( I : ASCENSION. 143 4 Rejoice in glorious hope ; Jesus, the judge, shall come Ana take his servants up To their eternal home. We soon shall hear th' archa-^gePs voice The trump of God shall soundf^R^^'ca" HYMN 78. 7's. nRpWNS of glory, ever bright, Vy Rest upon the Victor's heaS, Crowns of glory are his right, His, who hveth and was dead. Jesus fought and won the day, 2Mich a day was never fought ; Well his people now may say, feee what God, our God has wrought 3 He subdued the powers of hell In the %ht he stood cl.ne : ' All his foes before him fell. By his single arm overthrown. 4 They have falPn, to rise no more : J^ mal IS the foe's defeat ; Jesus triumph'd by his pow'r, And his triumph is complete. HYMN 79. P. M. PHRIST is gone up with a joyful sound, V-^ He is gone to his bright abode ; ' 144 HYMNS. The armies of heav'n they throng around, To hail their ascended God. 2 He is gone to his glorious throne on high, And to claim the victor's crown ; And captive he leads captivity, And the foe he has overthrown. 3 He is gone to pour, from the I'ount of love, Rich gifts on a sinful race ; To prepare a place for the saints above, And to shed the Spirit's grace. 4 Christ is gone up with a joyful sound, He is gone to his bright abode ; With the seraphim pure, who his throne sur- round, Oh praise our ascended God. HYMN 80. 8, 7, 4.' LOOK, ye saints, the sight is glorious, See the " Man of Sorrows " now ; From the fight returned victorious, Ev'ry knee to him shall bow : Crown him, crown him ; Crowns become the victor's brow. 2 Crown the S-wiour, angels crown him : Rich the trophies Jesus brings ; In the seat of pow'r enthrone him, While the vault of heav'n rings ; Crown him, crown him ; Crown tiie Saviour king of kings. 3 Sir ]) Sail C Snr. 4 Har H Jesu O "Kir COM An Thou Whoc Thyb] Is com 2 Enable The dt Anoint With t\ Keep ff Where WHITSCNDAT. * J^c 3 Sinnew in derision crown'd him Mookinjr thus the Saviour's dLm • Sa nts and angels crowd around him' Own h,s tale, praise his name . ' Spread abroad the Victor's fame. ^ ^^lS;t*I'?.f ''"i;"^ "'■ «««'amation ! O what joy the sijrlit affords I *^'ng of kings, and Lord of lords." WHITSUNDAY, HYMN 81. 6 lines 8's. Th^ V^ . '^"'^ celestial fire : mnV^! T'"*^"g Spirif art. Sv htf *> ''':""'"°''' ?'ft« impart ; Ihy blessed unction from aLove Is comfort, life, and fire of love!' 2 Enable with perpetual hVht, The dulness of our blinded sight • — -■ ""-^iiuauue 01 thy o-rapA' 10 no ill can come. 146 HYMNS. \ \ S Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee of both to be but one ; That, through the ages nil along, This still may be our endless song ; Praise to thy eternal meri^, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. s HYMN 82. C. M. PIRIT of Holiness, look down, Our fainting hearts to cheer; Or when we tremble at thy frown, Oh 1 bring thy comforts near. ^ The fear which thy convictions wrought, Oh let thy grace remove I And may the souls which thou hast taught To weep, now learn to love. 3 Complete the work thou hast begun, And make our darkness light ; That we a glorious race may run. Till faith be lost in sight. 4 Then as our wondering eyes discern, The Lord's unclouded face ; In fitter language we^shall learn, To sing triumphant grace. c HYMN 83. C. M. OME, Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, With all thy quick'ning pow'rs, WHITSUNDAY. I47 Kindle a flame of sacred love, In these cold hearts of ours. 2 See, how we grovel here below. Fond " these trifling toys ; ^'^ souls can neither mount nor ffo, 10 reach eternal joys! 8 In vain we tune our for^ial soncrg, in vain wv> atrive to rise — ° Hosannahs languish our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Come, Holy Spirit from above, With thine all quickening powers • Come shed abroad u Saviour^s love,' And that shaD kindle ours. HYMN 84. L.M. C wl^'#'T'°"^ ®P'"*' ''eav'nly Dove, V^ With hght and comfort from above • Be thou our Guardian, thou our Gufde O'er ev'ry thought and step preside ' 2 The light of truth to us displav. And make us know and choo^' thy way • Plant holy fear in ev'ry heart, ^ ^ ' -Ihat we from God may ne'er depart 3 I^ad us t» holiness— the road Which we must take to dwell with God ; ' 148 HYMNS, Lead us to Christ — the living way, Nor let us from his pastures stray. 4 Lead us to God, our final rest, To be with him for ever blest ; Lead us to heav'n, its bliss to share, Fulness of joy for ever there. HYMN 85. 7's. HOLY Spirit, from on high, Bend on us a pitying eye ; Animate the drooping heart, Bid the pow*r of sm depart. 2 Light up ev'ry dark recess Of our mart's ungodliness ; Shew uo ev'ry devious way, ' Where our steps have gone astray. 3 Teach us with repentant grief Humbly to implore relief; Then the Saviour's blood reveal, All our deep disease to heal. 4 Other groundwork should we lay, Sweep those empty hopes away ; Make us feel that Christ alone. Can for human guilt atone. 5 May we daily grow in grace. And pursue the heav'nly race ; Trained in wisdom, led by love, Till we reach our rest Above, WHITSUNDAY. HYMN 86. 8, 7. (■^OME, thou all inspiring spirit, J Into ev'ry lonp:ing heart ; Purchase of the Saviour's merit, Now thy strength to us impart. 2 Keep us from the world unspotted, From all earthly passions free ; Wholly to thyself devoted, Fix'd to live and die for thee. 8 Wrestling on in mighty prayer Lord, we will not let thee go, Till we Israel's blessing share, And thy grace thou dost bestow. 4 Peace, the seal of sin forgiven, Joy, and ardent love impart : Present, everlasting heaven. All thou hast, and all thou art. HYMN 87. L.M. SPIRIT of Mercy, Truth, and Love ! Oh shed thy influence from above, And still from age to age convey, The wonders of this sacred day. 2 In ev*ry clime by ov'ry tongue, -oc vjoa's amazing glory sung, Let »11 the list'ning earth be tangh'. The acts our great lledeemer wrou«^ht. 149 150 HYMNS. :< ' : 8 Unfailing Comfort ! heav'nly Guide I Still o'er thy favoured church preside : Still may mankind thy blessings prove, Spirit of Mercy, Truth, and Love ! HYMN 88. 7's. HEAV'NLY Teacher from thy ways, Who can tell how oft he strays ? Fill our souls with holy light, Guide, oh guide our steps aright. 2 Cleanse us from the guilt that lies, Wrapt within the heart's disguise ; Let us now by thee renewed, Each presumptuous thought exclude. 8 Let our tongues from error free. Speak the words approved by thee ; Td thy all-observing eyes, Let our thoughts accepted rise. 4 Whilst we thus thy name adore, And thy healing grace implore ; Blest Redeemer lend thine ear, God, our strength, propitious hear I TRIN ITY SUNDAY. HYMN 89. L. M. FATHER of heav'n ! whose lo veprofou nd, A ransom for our souls hath found : ^:SI^V TRINITY SUNDAY. 151 To thee, great God ! the song we raise ; Thee, for thy pardoning love, we praise, 2 Almighty Son ! Incarnate Word ! Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord ! To thee, great God ! the sdng we raise ; Thee, for thy saving grace we praise. 3 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath, The soul is rais'd from sin and death : To thee, great God ! the song we raise ; Thee, for thy quickening pow*r we praise. 4 Jehovah ! Father, Spirit, Son ; Mysterious Godhead ! Three in One ! To thee our hearts, our songs we raise ; Thee only we adore and praise. HYMN 90. 6's and 8's. TO God the Father yield Immmortal praise and love, For all our comforts here. And all our hopes above ; ' He sent his own eternal Son, To die for sins which man had done. 2 To God th' eternal Son, Let praise immortal flow. Who bought us with his blood, VVJlO saves frnrn pridlpee ■•^rip ? And now on high he lives and reigns, And sees the fruits of all his pains. \ 162 HYMNS. fl 8 To God the Holy Ghost, Immortal honours give, Whose new-creating pow'r, Can make the dead to live : His work completes the great design, And fills the soul with joy divine. 4 Immortal praise to thee, O Father, Spirit, Son, The undivided Three, The great mysterious One : Where reason fails, with all her pow'rs, There faith prevails, and love adores. HYMN 91. 7's. GLORY be to God on high, God, whose glory fills the sky ; Peace on earth, and man forgiv'n, Man the well-belov'd of heaven. 2 Hail, by all thy works ador*d ! Hail, the everlasting Lord ! All thy glories we confess. Infinite and numberless. 3 Holy Spirit, thee we own ; Thee, O Christ, the only Son ! Lamb of God for sinners slain. Saviour of offending men. 4 Praise the name of God Most High ; ^ Praise him, all below the sky ; a 4 I SACRAMENTS. 153 Praise him, all ye heav'nly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. HYMN 02. S. M. FATHER, in ivlioin we live. In whom we are and move, All glory, pow'r, and praise, receive, For thy creating love. 2 O thou incarnate Word, Let all thy ransoniM race Unite in thanks, v/ith one accord, For thy redeeming grace. 3 Spirit of holiness. Let all thy saints adore Thy sacred gifts, and join to bless Thy heart-renewing pow'r. 4 The grace r>n man bestowed. Ye heav'nly choirs, proclaim. And cry, " Salvation to our ^Tod ! Salvation to the Lamb." .q BAPTISM. HYMN 90. C. M. EE, IsraePs gentle Shepheni stands. iTrrxT- ^11 _- » » itu c4«jL-eiigaging ciiaiins f Hark 1 how he calls the tender arms! And folds them in his lambs. 164 HYMNS. 2 " Permit them to approach/* he cries, " Nor scorn their humble name ; For 'twas to bless such pouIs as these, The Lord of angels came." 3 We bring them, Lord, with fervent pray'r, And yield them up to thee : Joyful that we ourselves are thine, — Thine let our offspring be. J HYMN 94. C. M. ESUS, we lift our soula to thee ; Thy Holy Spirit breathe ; And let these little infants be Baptiz'd into thy death. 2 Oh ! let thine unction on them rest, Th} grace their souls renew ; And write within their tender breast, Thy name and nature too. 8 Lord, if thou lengthen out their race. Continue still thy care ; And, shouid'st thou quickly end their days, Their p^o ^e with thee prepare. 4 Thy faithful servants let them prove, Begirt with truth divine ; And sharers in thy dying love, And followers of thine. 6 Lord, plant us all into thy death. That we thy life may prove SACRAMEITTS. 155 S9, le, pray'r, t, ist, ce, leir days, re. Partakers of thy cross beneath, And of thy crown above. HYMN 95. 7's. PARDON'D through redeeming grace, In thj blessed Son reveal'd ; Worshipping before thy face, Lord, to thee ourselves we yield. 2 Thou the sacrifice receive, Humbly oflfer'd through thy Son ; Quicken us in him to live. Lord, in us thy will be done. 3 By the hallow'd, outward sign, By the cleansing grace within, Seal, and make us wholly thine, Wash, and keep us pure from sin. 4 Caird to bear the Christian name. May our vows and life accord ; And our ev'ry deed proclaim Holiness unto the Lord. lord's supper. HYMN 96. L. M. MY Saviour, is thy table spread ? And dotii thy cup with love overflow ? Thither be all thy children led. And let them all thy sweetness know. 2 Hall, sacred feast, which Jesus makes ! Rich banquet of his flesh and blood ; ;t 156 HYMN'S. Thrice bappy he who here partakes This sacred stream, this heavenly food. 3 Oh, let thy table honoured be, And furnished well with joyful guests ; May ev'ry soul salvation see. Who here its sacred pledges tastes. 4 Let crowds approach with hearts prepar*d, With hearts inflam'd let all attend ! Nor, when we leave our Father's board, Love, thankfulness, or profit end. 5 Revive thy dying churches, Lord, Bid all our drooping graces live ; More of that energy afford, A Saviour's blood alone can give. HYMN 97. C. M. ACCORDING to thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember thee. 2 Thy body broken for my sake. My bread from heav'n shall be ; Thy sacramental cup I take. And thus remember thee. 8 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, O Lamb of God ! my sacrifice, lioa ! my I must remember thee. '> SACRAMENTS. 157 4 Remember thee, and all thy pains, And all thy love to me I Yes, while a pulse or breath remains Will I remember thee. 5 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And thought and mem'ry flee, When thou shalt in thy kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. HYMN 98. 6 lines 8's. FORTH from the dark and stormy sky, Lord, to thine altar's shade we fly, Forth from the world, its hope and fear, Saviour, we seek thy shelter here ; Weary and weak, thy grace we pray. Turn not, Lord, thy guests away. 2 Long have we roamM in want and pain. Long have we sought thy rest in vain ; AVilder'd in doubt, in darkness lost. Long have our souls been tempest-tost Low at thy feet our sins we lay ; Turn not, O Lord, thy guests away. HYMN 99, L. M. 'rnWAS on that dark, that doleful night, Against the Son of God's delight. And friends betray'd him to his foes. lift 168 HYMNS. 2 Before the mournful scene began, iifP. *.°^^ *^^ ^""^^^^ ®"^ bJessM and brake : What love through all his actions ran ; What wondVous words of grace he spake I 8 " This is my body, broke for sin. Receive and eat the living food ; " « ,V^^ t^^ cup, and bless'd the wine I lis the new covenant in my blood/' 4 « Do this," he cried, « till time shall end, In mem ry of your dying Friend ; M^t at my table, and record The love of your departed Lord," 5 Jesus, thy feast we celebrate. We show thy death, we sing thy name, ■"■^j^ thou return, and we shall eat The marriage supper of the Lamb. HYMN 100. Vs. BREAD of heaven, on thee we feed, -t or thy flesh is meat indeed ; Ever let our souls be fed ' With this true and living bread. ^ ^^'^\?^ ^^^^'°' ^^y ^^ood supplies Inis blest cup of sacrifice ; Lord, thy wounds our healing give : 10 thy cross we look and live. S Day by day with strength supplied, Through the life of him who died ; S' ^mmmummmm brake; spake I CONFIRMATION. Lord of life, O let us be Rooted, grafted, built on thee. 169 V ONFIRMATION. HYMN 101. L. M. LOOK down, O Lord, and on our youth Bestow thy gifts of heav'nly grace, And let the seed of sacred truth Find in each mind a fruitful place. 2 The cross that mark'd their infant brow. May It a faithful emblem prove. That they shall keep that sacred vow, And walk as children of thy love. 3 Lord, ter>ch them to remember thee Their great Creator, from their youth : Advancmg to maturity, In-years, in knowledge, grace, and truth. 4 Now in the strength of pow'r divine, Oh ! may they all, with glad accord, Jn holy covenant combine. And join themselves to Christ the Lord. 5 Thy sons and daughters may they be, Confirmed and strengthened by thy grace ; And safe through life preserved bv thee : xn heav*n behold thee, face to face s HYMN 102. S. M. OLDIERS of Christ, arise, nd put your armour on : ^ 160 HYMNS. Strong in the strength which God supplies, Through his eternal Son. 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in his mighty powV ; Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror. * 3 Stand, *hen, in his great might, With all his strength endued ; And take, to arm you for the fight, The armour of your God. 4 Th4t, having all things done. And all your conflicts past, Ye may behold your victVy won, And stand complete at last. L HYMN 103. C. M. TTJTITNESS ye men and angels, now T ▼ Before the Lord we speak ; To him we make our solemn vow, A vow we dare not break : 2 That long as life itself shall last, Ourselves to Christ we yield ; Nor from his cause will we depart. Or ever quit the field. 3 We trust not in our native strength, i$ut on his grace rely, That with returning wan Will all our need supply. the Lord TT — -1,1 ORDINATION. 161 4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright, And keep us in thy ways': And while we turn our vows to pray'rs, Turn thou our pray'rs to praise. L ORDINATION. HYMN 104. CM. ET Zion's watf'hmon all awake. And take th' alarm they give; Now let them from the mouth of God I heir awful charge receive. 2 Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care tlemamls ; It occupies the Saviour's heart ; Employs th' angelic bands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heav'nly bliss forego. For souls which must for'ever live In happiness or woe. 4 May they that Jesus whom they preach, Their own Ecdeemer see ; And watch thou daily for their souls, That they may watch for thee. HYMN 105. S. M. TT^xTi^ beauteous are their feet, -B.-a_ Y\ho stand on ziion*s hill, Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal. 11 162 HYMNS. 2 How blessed are our ears That hear this joyful sound,^ Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found. 3 How blessed are our eyes, That see this heav'nly lij^ht ; Prophets and kings desir'd it long. But died without the sight. 4 Make bare thine arm, Lord, Through all the earth abroad ; Let ev*ry nation now behold Their Saviour and their God. HYMN 106. L. M. FATHER of mercies, bow thine ear, Attentive to our earnest pray'r ; We pray for those who plead for thee ; Successful pleaders may they be. 2 Clothe thou with energy divine Their wo. is, and let those words be thine : To them thy sacred truth reveal. Dispel their fears, inflame their zeal. 3 Teach them to sow the heav'nly seed ; Teach them thy chosen fiock to feed ; Teach them immortal souls to gain, And thy pure gospel to maintain. 4 Let listening multitudes around, Hear from their lips the joyful sound, ORDINATION. 163 ir, ee; B thine : 1. Id; d; id, In humble strains thy grace implore, And feel thy spirit's living pow'r. 5 Let sinners break their cruel chains, And souls distressed forget their pains ; Let light through distant realms be spread, And Zion rear her drooping head. HYMN 107. L. M. OTHOU I who art above all height ! Our God, our Father, and our Friend I Beneath thy throne of love and light. Let thine adoring children bend. 2 We kneel in praise, that here is set A vine that by thy culture grew ; ' We kneel in pray'r, that thou would'st wet Its opening leaves with heav'nly dew. 3 Since this thy servart now hath gl n Himself, his powers, his hopes, h; youth, To the great cause of truth and heav'n ; Be tiiou his Guide, O God of truth ! 4 Here n.ay his doctrine drop like rain, His speech like Hermon's dew distil. Till green fields smile, and golden grain, Ripe from the harvest, wait thy will. 5 Anji when he sinks In death, by f are. Or pain, or toil, or years opprest ; Saviour ! remember then our pray'r ; And take his spirit to thy rest. i i 164 HYMNS. INDUCE' I ON. HYMN 108. L. M. E bid thee welcome in the name Of Jesus, our exalted Head : Come as a servant ; so he came, And we receive thee in his stead. w 2 Coipe as a shepherd ; watch, and keep His fold from error and from sin ; Nourish the lambs, and feed the sheep ;. The wounded heal, the lost bring in. 3 Come as a teacher sent by God, Charged his whole counsel to declare ; Feeding the church he bought with blood, While we uphold thy hands with pray'r. 4 Come as a messenger of peace, Fill'd with the Spirit, fir'd with love, Live to behold our large increase, And die to meet us all above. LAYING FIBST STONE, OR CONSECRATION OF A CHURCH. HYMN 109. L. M. mniS stone to thee in faith we lay; X We build the tem()le, Lord, to thee ; Thine eye be open night and day. To guard this house and sanctuary. -^TiPw«i,y»f««M--» <^r9l --ajv^i mm tt ^ • y^ V^ f^"* H ™ * "S» LAYING FIRST STONE. 165 2 Here, when thy people seek thy face, And dying sinners pray to live, Hear those in heav'n, thy dwelling-place, And, when thou hearest, oh ! forgive. 3 Here where thy messengers proclaim The blessed gospel of thy Son, Still by the pow*r of his great name, Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 Thy glory never hence depart ; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone ; Thy kingdom come to ev'ry heart, In ev*ry bosom fix thy throne. HYMN 110. 8 and 7. Psalm Ixxxvii. GLOmOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God : He, whose word can ne'er be broken. Chose thee for his own abode. 2 Lord, the church is still thy dwelling, Still is precious in thy sight, Judah's temple far excelling. Beaming with the gospel light. 8 On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake her sure repose ? With salvation's walls surrounded, She can smile at all her foes. 166 HYMNS. 4 Lo, the just of ev'iy nation, Though in distant climes they rove Still as citizens of Zion, Shall be registered above. SCHOOLS. HYMN 111. L.M. GREAT God, let children to thy throne Look up and trust in thee alone ; To thee our health, our lives belong : Oh ! may we learn thy truth while young. 2 Teach us the knowledge of thy Son ; He shews the road which we must run ; It is a thorny path, and yet, It will not hupt our tender feet. 3 Jesus and all his saints have trod, Unhurt, that narrow, rugged road ; And we, if Jesus be our guide, Shall have our ev'ry want supplied. 4 He dwells in heav'n and yet below. He sees and knows what children do ; And, when in his dear name they meet, He si*^j upon his mercy-seat. K Oil mnv Ilia anirif. nnwr annvn-vo. This work of duty and of love 1 Oh may his spirit make us still Desire and learn to do his will. SCHOOLS. 167 HYMN 112. C. M. HAPPY the child whose tender years Receive instruction well, Who hates the sinner's path, and fears The road that leads to hell. 2 When we devote our youth to God, 'Tis pleasing in his eyes ; For 'tis his grace, though in the bud, And shall to glory rise. 3 Twill save us from a thousand snares. To mind religion young ; Grace will preserve our foUVing years, And make our virtue strong. 4 To thee, almighty God, to thee Our childhood we resign ; 'Twill please us to look back and see That our whole lives were thine. ' 5 Let the sweet work of pray'r and praise Employ our youngest breath ; Thus we're prepared for longer days. Or fit for early death. HYMN 113. 7's. GOD of mercy, thron'd on high, Listen from thy lofty seat. Hear, oh hear our feeble cry ; Guide, oh guide our wand'ring feet. 168 HYMNS. 2 Jesus, lover of the young, Cleanse us with thy blood divine ; Ere the tide of sin grow strong, Save us, keep us, make us thine. 3 Let us ever hear thy voice, Ask thy counsel ev'ry day ; Saints and angels will rejoice, If we walk in wisdom's way. 4 Saviour, give us faith, and pour Hope and love on ev'ry soul ; Hope, till time shall be no more ; Love, while endless ages roll. • HYMN 114. 7's. GLORY to the Father give, God, in whom We move and live ; Children's pray'rs he deigns to hear ; Children's songs delight his ear. 2 Glory to the Son we bring, Christ, our Prophet, Priest, and King ; Children, raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for he was slain. 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost, He reclaims the sinner lost ; Children's minds may he inspire, Touch their tonffuea with holv fire- 4 Glory in the highest be To the blessed j Inity, mmmm'' SCHOOLS. For the gospel from above, For the word that " God is love." 169 HYMN 115. L.M. IN Israel's fane, by silent night, The lamp of God was burning bright ; And there by viewless angels kept, Samuel, the child, securely slept. 2 A voice unknown the stillness broke, " Samuel ! " it calPd, and thrice it spoke. He rose ; he ask'd, whence came the word ? From Eli ? No : — it was the Lord. a 8 Thus early call'd to serve his God, In paths of righteousness he trod ; Prophetic visions fir'd his breast, And all the chosen tribes were bless*d. 4 Speak, Lord ! and from our earliest days, Incline our hearts to love thy ways. Thy wak'ning voice hath reach'd our ear ; Speak, Lord, to us ! thy servants hear. 5 And ye who know the Saviour's love, And richly all his mercies prove, To us your friendly aid afford, That we may early serve the Lord. 170 HYMNS. CHABITIES. HYMN 116. C. M. LORD, when our offerings we present Before thy gracious throne, We but return what thou hast lent, And give thee of thine own. 2 Ourselves, our all, to thee we owe, To thee, for ever kind ; And, while we of thy gifts bestow, Give thou the willing mind. 3 The pow'r and willingness to give Alike proceed from thee ; Debtors we are, and, while we live. Debtors shall ever be. 4 Lord ! our contributions bless, For their appointed end. And crown with happiest success The cause that we befriend. HYMN 117. CM. FATHER of mercies, send thy grace, All powerful from above. To form in our obedient souls The imaofe of thv love. 2 Oh ! may our sympathizing breast, That generous pleasure know. Fre A 3 Wl: I Sof 1 4 So I An I 5 Sin ( W( i o UE In Assei Ou 2 God< Th The] Th TVToTT Li| Suff€ Ar CHARITIES. 171 Freely to share in others* joy, And weep for others' woe. 8 Whene'er the helpless sons of grief, In low distress are laid, Soft be our hearts, their pains to feel. And swift our hands to aid. 4 So Jesus look'd on dying men. Enthroned above the skies ; And when he saw their lost estate, Felt his compassion rise. 5 Since Christ, to save our guilty souls. On wings of mercy flew, We, whom the Saviour thus hath lov'd, Should love each other too. HYMN 118. L. M. OUR souls shall magnify the Lord, In him our spirit shall rejoice ; Assembled here with one accord, ^ - Our hearts shall praise him with one voice. 2 God of our hope ! to thee we bow. Thou art our refuge in distress : The husband of the widow, thou ; The father of the fatherless. Iqto- r\f love fulfil • her's burthens JJ7J.tXJ TT -w V5 Lighten Suffer, and do thy righteous will each here, And walk in all thy faith and fear. 1.72 HYMNS. 4 Then grant our union here begun, May last for ever, firm and free ; Around thy throne may we be one : One with each other and with thee. MISSIONARY. HYMN 119. L. M. ARM of the Lord, awake, awake, Put on thy strength, the nations shake ; And let the world adoring see Triumphs of mercy wrought by thee. 2 Say to the heathen, from thy throne, " I am Jehovah, God alone." Thy voice, their idols shall confound, And cast their altars to the ground. 8 Let Zion*s time of favour come ; Oh I bring the tribes of Israel home ! And let our wond'ring eyes behold Gentiles and Jews in Jesu*s fold. 4 Almighty God, thy grace proclaim In ev'ry clime, of ev'ry name, 'Let adverse pow'rs before thee fall. And crown the Saviour Lord of all. i s anu, o s. F ROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strands. MISSIONARY. 173 Where Afric's sunny fountains Boll down their golden sands : From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What thoun;h the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, Though ev'ry prospect pleases, And only man is vile ! In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown ; The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Shall we whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high. Shall we to men benighted. The lamp of life deny ? Salvation, O salvation ! ' The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learnt Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story. And you, ye waters, roll ; Till, like a sea of glory. It spread from pole to pole ; Till, o'er our ransom'd nature, The Lamb lor sinners slain. Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss return to reign. X74 HYMNS. F HYMN 121. 8, 7, 4. O'ER the gloomy hills of darkness, Look, my soul, be still and gaze ; All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace. Blessed Jubilee! Let thy glorious morning dawn. 2 Let the Indian, let the Negro, Let the rude barbarian see. That divine and glorious conquest Once obtained on Calva- ' ; Let the gospel Loii.d resound from pole to pole. 3 Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness, Grant them. Lord, thy glorious light, And from eastern coast to western. Let the morning chase the night ; Chase the darkness From their long benighted eyes. 4 Fly abroad thou mighty gospel, Win and conquer, never cease ; So Immanuel's fair dominions Shall extend and still increase, Till the kingdoms Of the world are all his own. HYMN 122. L. M. Jr'SALM cxvii. ROM all that dwell below the skies. Let the Creator's praise arise ; Lr- ^ Tnr, 2 E ^1 Etei Thy Till c ^HI y\ Whi No.r Oh! The 2 Chri Whi( Unci See 1 Toh Whi( 3 Chrij In w Milli( Unci Oh! That ip MISSIONARY. 175 Lr ' ' > Redeemer's ncme be sung Tdro 45U ev'ry land, by evry tongue. 2 El? rrni are thy mercies, Lord, Eternal truth al-.jnds thy word ; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. Praise God, &c. HYMN 123. 6 lines 8's. C'lHRISTI \NS, the glorious hope ye know J Which soothes the heart in ev'ry woe ; While heathen helpless, hopeless, lie, — No .ray of glory meets their eye : Oh ! give to their desiring sight. The hope that Jesus brought to light. . 2 Christians, ye taste the heavenly grace. Which cheers believers in their race, Uncheer'd by grace, through heathen gloom, See millions hast'ning to the tomb : To heathen lands ihat grace convey, Which trains the soul for endless day. 3 Christians, ye prize the ^SaTiour's blood. In which the soul is cleansed for God : Millions of souls in darkness dwell, Unclean s'd from sin, expos'd to hell : Oh ! strive that heathens soon may view That precious blood which cleanseth you. 1T6 HYMIfB. HYMN 124. L. M. OH ! send God*s holy book where'er Or winds can waft, or waters bear ; Let Indir/s sons its page revere, Let Afric's land the blessing share. 2 Send it to ev*ry dungeon's gloom, Send it to ev'ry poor man's room ; Nor cease the woe-worn to befriend, Nor cease the heav'nly gift to send. S May ev'ry sufF'ring child of woe, Its truth believe, its comforts know*; May ev'ry hand the treasure hold, A 'id error's cloud away be roU'd. 4 O Holy Ghost ! who gave the word. With thine own truth thy light afford, Give thou the quick'ning, saving pow'r. On all the 3arth thy blessings show'r. H HYMN 125. C. M. 41 OW precious is the Book divine, By inspiration giv'n ! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To guide our souls to heav'n. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, In this dark vale of tears ; Life, light, and joy it still imparts, /inn llfl niir' riainnp fi a o y-'^Tf-')^^ 'iW^'' MISSIONARY. 177 3 This lamp, thro' all the tedious night, Of life shall guide our way ; Till we behold the clearer light, Of an eternal day. HYMN 126. 8*s and 7*s. HARK the solemn trumpet soundings Loud proclaims the jubilee ; 'Tis the voice of grace abounding, Grace to sinners rich and free ; Ye who know the joyful sound. Publish it to all around. 2 Is the name of Jesus precious ? Does his love your spirits cheer ? Do you find him kind and gracious, Still removing doubt and fear? Think that what he is to you, Such he'll be to others too. 3 Brethren join in supplication, Join to plead before the Lord ; 'Tis his arm that brings salvation. He alone can give the word : Father, let thy kingdom come, Bring the wandering outcasts home. o HYMN 127. L. M. H ! if we know the joyful sound, And have the only Saviour found, 12 .178 HYMNS. Sball we not then bis saving name, Throughout the earth to all proclaim ? 2 Allowed of God, we hold in trust, The gospel light, and it is just, That we our utmost efibrts use. And far and wide this light diffuse. 3 All those who in this work preside, Jesus, by thy good Spirit, guide, Instruct, direct, control, sustain. That they thy truth may still maintain. 4 While we send forth each little book, In favour. Lord upon us look ; Let each its message have from thee, To bring some soul thy grace to see. 6 Send out thy light and truth O Lord ! Scatter thy saving truths abroad ; In ev'fy land thy word be sown. By ev'ry soul the Saviour known. HYMN 128. L. M. GREAT God of Abra'am, hear our pray'r ; Let Abraham's seed thy mercy share ; Oh ! may they now at length return. And look on him they pierced, and mourn. 2 Remember Jacob's flock of old ; Bring home the wand'rers of thy fold ; Remember too thy promised word, " Israel at last shall seek the Lord." 3 Lord, And ^ The^ Whicl 4 Oh! ] When One I And c F OR I w Until , Anc 2 Until ] As c The la Wit: 3 TheG And Appoii A m 4 The L( And The di The MISSIONARY. ' 179 3 Lord, put thy law within their hearts And write it in their inward parts : The veil of darkness rend in two, Which hides Messiah from their view. 4 Oh ! haste the day, foretold so long, When Jew and Greek, (a glorious throng) One house shall seek, one pray'r shall pour And one Kedeemer shall adore. HYMN 129. C. M. FOE. Zion's sake I will not rest, I will not hold my peace ; Until Jerusalem be blest, And Judah dwell at ease. 2 Until her righteousness return, As day-break after night ; The lamp of her salvation burn With everlasting light. 3 The Gentiles shall her glory see, And kings declare her fame ; Appointed unto her shall be .^ new and holy name. 4 The Lord upholds her with his hand, And claims her for his own ; The diadem of Judah's land. The glory of his crown. II HYMNS. t VISITATION. HYMN 130. L. M. POUR out thy Spirit from on high : Lord, thine assembled servants bless : Graces and gifts to each supply, And clothe thy priests with righteousness. 2 Within thy temple when we stand, To teach the truth, as taught by thee, Saviour, like stars in thy right hand, The angels of the churches be. 3 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart. Firmness with meekness from above ; To bear thy people on our heart. And love the souls whom thou dost love. 4 To watch and pray, and never faint. By day and night on guard to keep, To warn the sinner, cheer the saint. Nourish thy lambs, and feed thv sheep. 5 Then when our work is finished here, Let us, in hope, our charge resign, V/hen the good Shepherd shall appear, That they and we may all be thine. A PUBLIC FAST. HYMN 13L C. M. LMIGHTY God, before thy throne, 'Tis C 2 Tre T Yet A 3 Oh! B The A 4 Thei Seci If D R I Heai Nc L.i^iw'viJL mxt ^ pV/Vk/XW Kf\,i.i.\A , 2 Lo! Hi Heai He 3 Thoi Lo Thou Jei PUBLIC FAST. 181 'Tis on thy sovVei> grace alone, Our humble hopes depend. 2 Tremendous judnrments from thy hand. 1 hy dreadful powV display ; Yet mercy spares this guilty land, And still we live to pray. 3 Oh ! turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, By thy all pow'rful grace; Ihen shall our hearts obey thy word And humbly seek thy face. ' 4 Then, should disease or foes invade, VVe shall not sink in fear • Secure of never-failing aid, ' If God, our God, is near. HYMN 132. 8's 7's. DREAD Jehovah, God of nations. From thy temple in the skies, Hear thy people's supplications, Now for their deliverance rise. 2 Lo ! with deep contrition turning, Humbly at thy feet we bend. Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning; Hear us, spare us, and defend. 3 Though our sins, our hearts confbundino', J^ong and loud for vengeance call, Inou hast mercy more abonndin- Jesu's blood can cleanse them ail. 182 HYMNS. 4 Let that love veil our transgression ; Let thai blood our guilt efface ; Save thy people from oppression ; Save from spoil thy holy place. HYMN 133. C. M. LORD, look on all assembled here, Who in thy presence stand, To offer up united pray'r For this our sinful land. 2 But should the dread decree be passed. And we must feel thy rod, May stedfast faith still hold us fast To our offended God*. 3 Whatever be our destin'd case, Accept us in thy Son ; Give us thy gospel and thy grace, And then thy will be done. PUBLIC THANKSGIVING. HYMN 134. 8's 7's. LORD of heav'n and earth and ocean, Hear us from thy bright abode, While our hearts with deep devotion, Own their great and gracious God ; Now with joy we come before thee. Seek thy face, thy mercies sing ; Lord of life and light and glory, Guard thy church, and guide our Queen. Hea A Com H( You] Tl Lord Sh s OV' Th By w Th 2 Stiri An Ever An 3 Guar Th From rr< 4 Let a Th Hono An 5 Her y w; Make An ACCESSION. 183 2 Health and ev'ry needful blessing Are thy bounteous gifts alone ; Comforts undeserved possessing, Here we bend before thy throne ; Young and old do now before thee Their united tribute bring ; Lord of life, and light, and glory, Shield our land, and save our Queen. i "I i i -3 tueen. ACCESSI0.1!T, liYMN 135. C. M. SOVEREIGN of all, whose will ordains The pow'rs on earth that be. By whom our rightful monarch reigns, The minister to thee : 2 Stir up thy pow'r, appear, appear, And give thy servant grace, Ever to seek thy glory here. And walk in all thy ways. 3 Guard her from all that dare oppose Thy delegate and thee. From open and from secret foes, From force and perfidy. 4 Let all for conscience* sake revere Th* appointment of thy hand ; Honour and love thine image here, And yield to her command. 5 Her people, bound in unity, With p.vVv niArr'.v blp.«s ; Make us And "V - " -""' nation fearing thee, working righteousness. 184 HYMNS. THE SEAS ONS. HYMN ,136. L.M. LORD, in thy presence we appear To celebrate the opening year ; Thy name we praise, while we confess Thy sparing goodness and thy grace. 2 Encircled with thy mercies, Lord, And favoured with thy gospel-word, What songs of praises shall we sing To thee, our Father, God, and King ? 3 Lord ! with new days our strength renew ; 'Tis thine own promise, kind and true ; Oh, let new hearts, new lives be giv'n, Give us thyself, and Christ, and heav'n. 4 We bless thy name with all our pow'rs, For all thy gifts to us and ours ; To thee we look, on thee depend, For all we need till time shall end. 5 And when the year of life is o'er, Reveal thy grace, thy love, thy pow*r ; Thy great salvation let us see, And close our years and lives with thee. HYMN 137. 7's. BLESS, O Lord, the op'ning year To the souls assembled here ; Clothe thv word with Dow'r divine : Make us willing to be thine. THE SEASONS. 185 2 Shepherd of thy blood-bought sheep, , Teach the harden'd soul to weep ; Let the blind have eyes to see, See their sins and look on thee. 3 Where thou hast thy work begun. Give new strength the race to run ; Scatter darkness, doubts, and fears. Wipe away the mourner's tears. 4 Bless us all, both old and young, Call forth praise from ev'ry tongue : Let our whole assembly prove All thv mercy, pow'r, and love. HYMN 138. L. M. ETERNAL source of ev'ry joy. Praise shall our hearts and lips employ While in thy temple we appear. To bless thee, Sov'reign of the year. 2 Wide as the wheels of nature roll. Thy hand supports and guides the whole ; The day is taught by thee to rise. The night by thee to veil the skies. 3 The clouds, disposed at thy command, Their fatness drop through ev'ry land. Her various produce nature yields. And plenty smiles o'er all her fields. 4- SftasOTiS- anrl mnnfTia a-nri Demand successive songs of praise 186 HYMNS. Oh ! be the grateful homage paid, With morning light and ev'ning shade. 6 Here in thy house let incense rise, As circling Sabbaths bless our eyes ; Till to those glorious realms we soar, Where days and years revolve no more. F HYMN 139. C. M. OUNTAIN of mercy, God of love, How rich thy bounties are ! The changing seasons as they move. Proclaim thy constant care. 2 When in the bosom of the earth The sower hid the grain, Thy goodness mark'd its secret birth, And sent the early rain. 8 The Spring's sweet influence, Lord, was thine, The plants in beauty grew ; Thou gav'st refulgent suns to shine, And soft, refreshing dew. 4 These varied mercies from above Matured the swelling grain ; A kindly harvest crowns thy love, And plenty fills the plain. 5 We own and bless thy gracious sway ; Thy hand all nature hails ; Seed time nor harvest, night nor day, Summer nor Winter fails. \ THE SEASOITS. 187 HYMN 140. C. M. Psalm Ixxi. MY God, my everlasting hope, I live upon thy truth ; Thy hands have held my childhood up, And strengthen'd all my youth. 2 Still has my life new wonders seen, Kepeated ev'ry year ; Behold, my days that yet remain, I trust them to thy care. 3 Cast me not off when strength declines, When hoary hairs arise ; And round me let thy glory shine Whene'er thy servant dies. 4 Let me thy powV and truth proclaim, Supported still by thee, And leave a savour of thy name To those who follow me. HYMN 141. 8 lines 7's. TIME by moments steals away, First the hour and then the day ; Small the daily loss appears, Yet it soon amounts to years. Thus another year is flown, And is now no more our own, (Though it brought or promised good,) Than the years beyond the flood. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) / /. i?.. /. Ua (/^ 1.0 I.I 1.25 ■2.3 1^ [45 m l*a 1.4 2.5 2.2 ||2-0 1.6 m ^ c^i /2 >^. / » >^ / ^ o^. Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 €: ■1>^ \ ;\ ^ V "c^ ^V ^^ ^'■» i^^ yA> Hi 188 HYMNS. 2 But each year, let none fomet, ^inds and leaves us deep in debt: favours trom the Lord received ^ins that have the Spirit griev'd Marked by God's unerring hand, In his book recorded stand ; Who can tell the vast amount i. lac d above to our account ? 3 We have nothing, Lord, to pay; lake, oh take our guilt away ; belf-condemn'd, on thee we call. I^reely, Lord, forgive us all. it we see another year. May we spend it in thy fear ; All Its days devote to thee, Living for eternity. FUNERALS. HYMN 142. C. M. "W^nJ^^'i'^^ '^?'''''' departing friends, Irf.. ?^ ^\^^^ at death's alarms ? lis but the voice that Jesus sends -lo call them to his arms. 2 Why should we tremble to convey Iheir bodies to the tomb ? Xhere the dear flesh of Jesus lay, And left a I.^ng perfume. 3 The graves of all the saints he bless'd, , And soften'd ev'ry bed ; ( PUi^EKALS. 189 Where should the dying members rest, But with their dying Head ? 4 Thence he arose, ascending high, And shewed our feet the way ; Up to the Lord our flesh shall fly At the great rising day. HYMN 143. C. M. Psalm xc. OGOD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home ! 2 Under the shadow of thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure ; Sufficient is thine arm alone. And our defence is sure. ' 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth receiv'd her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in thy sight, ^ Are like an evening gone ; ^ Short as the watch that ends the night. Before the rising sun. jt iir? 190 HYMNS. 6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all ita sons away ; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening ^.ay. HYMN 144. P. M. THOU art gone to the grave; but we will not deplore thee, Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb ; The Saviour hath passed through its portals before thee, And the lamp of his love was thy guide through the gloom. 2 Thoa art gone to the grave ; we no longer be- hold thee, Nor tread the rough path of the world by thy side ; But the wide arms of mercy are spread to en- fold thee. And sinners may hope, since the Sanour hath died. 3 Thou art gone to the grave ; and, its mansion forsaking, Perhaps thy tried spirit in doubt lingered long ; But the sunshine of heaven beam'd bright on thy waking, And the sound which thou heard'st was the seraphim'? song. FUNERALS. 191 4 Thou art gone to the grave ; but 'twere wrong to deplore thee, Since God was thy lansom, thy guardian, thy guide ; He gave thee, he took thee, he soon will re- store thee. Where death has no sting since the Saviour has died. HYMN 145. L. M. nnHE pastor's voice we lov'd to hear, -L But often heard, alas, in vain, In hallow'd words of praise and prayer, Will never bless our ear again ! 2 Oh, let us dwell with solemn thought On all the words of truth he gave ; The lesson to the heart is brought. When sorrow muses o'er the grave. 8 Oh ! Saviour, from thy holy hill Regard our wants, and hear our cry ; Thou art our Guide and Shepherd still, Though earthly pastors fall and die. 4 Wlien thou didst bid thy flock farewell, Thy love could make their sorrows cease ; The Spirit came, with them to dwell ; Thy messenger of truth and peace. 1 HYMNS. DEATH AND JUDGMENT. HYMN 146. CM. TIIEE we adore, eternal name, And humbly own to thee How feeble is our mortal frame, What dying worms are we ! 2 Our wasting lives grow shorter still, As Jays and months increase, And ev*ry beating pulse we tell Leaves but, the number less. • • 3 Dangers stand thick through all the ground. To push us to the tomb ; And fierce diseases wait around, To hurry mortals home. 3 Waken, O Lord, our drowsy sense To walk this dang'rous road ; And if our souls be hurried hence, ! 'ay they be found with God. HYMN 147. L. M. ^i'VTTE'VE no abiding city here : ** T T Sad truth, were this to be our home ; But let this thought our spirits cheer, " We seek a city yet to come." 2 " WeVe no abiding city here ; " Then let us live as pilgrims do ; "^n^ DEATH AND JUDGMENT. 198 Let not this world our rest appear ; But let us haste from all below. 3 " We've no abiding city here ; " We seek a city out of sight ; Zion its name : " The Lord is there ; *' It shines with everlasting light. 4 Oh I sweet abode of peace and love, Where pilgrims freed from toil are blest ; Had I the pinions of a dove, Td fly to thee, and be at rest. 5 But hush, my soul, nor dare repine. The time my God appoints is best ; While here, to do his will be mine ; And his to fix my time of rest. HYMN 148. 8's and 6's. OGOD, thy saving grace impart. And deeply on each thoughtful heart, Eternal things impress ; Give us to feel their solemn weight, To tremble at our guiltj'- state, And wake to righteousness. 2 Be this our one great object here. With godly jealousy and fear, To make our calling sure, Thine utmost counsel to fuliSl, To suffer all thy righteous will, And to the end endure. 152 194 3 Then, gracious Lord, our souls receive, Transported from this world, to live And reign with thee above ; Where faith is lost in perfect sight, And hope in full supreme delight, And everlasting love. T HYMN 149. S. M. 0-MORROW, Lord, is thine, Lodg*d in thy sovereign band ; And if its sun arise and shine, It shines by th} command. 2 The present moment flies. And Dears our life away ; Oh ! make thy servants truly wise, That they may live to-day. 8 Since on this winged hour Eternitv is hung, Awaken, by thy mighty pow*r. The aged and the young. 4 One thing demands our care; Be that one thing pursued ; Lest, slighted once, the season fair Should never be renew'd. HYMN 150. L. M. HOW sweet the hour of closing day. When all is peaceful and serene, And the broad sun's retiring tay Sheds a mild lustre o'er the scene. »<■< ■•••■^■mMWNIiipiiHNP ■am DEATH Ain> JUDGMENT. 195 2 Such is the Christian's parting hour, bo peacefully he sinks to rest ; And faith, rekindling all its pow'r, Lights up the languor of his breast 3 Who would not wish to die like those Whom God^s own spirit deigns to bless? To sink into that soft repose, Then w^ke to perfect happiness ? ^ ^ if ^. ^ ^^^* ^® ^ay thus depart, -^iy jovs to share, thy face to see, Impi ess thme image on our heart, And ttach us now to walk with thae. HYMN 151. L. M. rriHE day of wrath, that dreadful day, X When heav'n and earth shall pass away I What power shall be the sinnerVstey ? How shall he meet that dreadful day ? ^ ^^^^ s Wiling like a parched scroll, ine flaming heav'ns together roll, And louder yet, and yet more dr^d, bwells the high trump that wakes the dead? ^ StV ^^ *^^* ^*^» *^** wrathful day, When main to judgment wakes from clay. Be thou, O ChristT the sinner's stay, ^ ' Though heav'n and earth shaU pass away. HYMN 152. 8, 7, 4. Di^ of judgment 1 day of wonders ! Mark I the trumnot'a a^^A*! s^-^-.- -i '^W'mm '"* m^ ■ppwipi 196 HYMNS. >. Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round ; How the summons Will the sinner's heart confound 1 2 See the Judge, our nature wearing^ Cloth*d in majesty divine ! Ye who long for his appearing, Then shall say, " This God is mine ; " Gracious Saviour, Own us in that day for thine. 8 At his call the dead awaken, Rise to life from earth and sea ; All the pow'rs of nature, shaken, From his face prepare to flee : Careless sinner, What will then become of thee ? 4 But to those who have confessed, Lov*d and served the Lord below. He will say, " Come near, ye blessed, See the kingdom I bestow I \ You, for ever, J Shall my love and glory know." HYMN 153. 8, 7, 4. LO I he comes, with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain ; Thousand thousand saints, attending, Swell the triumph of his train : ! Hallelujah I God appears on earth to reiga. DEATH A2n> JUDGMENT. 4.«7| e ) 2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold him, Rob*d in dreadful majesty ; Those who set at nouglit and sold him, Pierc'd and naiPd him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Now redemption, long expected. See, in solemn pomp appear I All his saints, by man rejected, Now shall meet him in the air : Hallelujah I See the day of God appear ! 4 Yea, amen ; let all adore thee, High on thine eternal throne : Saviour, take the power and glory ; Claim the kingdom for thine own. Oh ! come quickly ; Hallelujah I come, Lord, come. HYMN 154. P. M. GREAT God I what do I see and hear I The end of things created I The Judge of mankind doth appear, On clouds of glory seated : The trumpet sounds ! the graves restore The dead which they contained before ; Prepare my soul to meet him. 2 The dead in Christ shall first arise, At the last trumpet's sounding, Caught up to meet him in the skies. With joy their Lord surrounding: wpiifiitn i B ip J98 HYMHS, No gloomy fears their souls dismay ; His presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet him. 3 But sinners, filM with guilty fears, Behold his wrath prevailing ; For they shall rise, and find rieir tear? ; And sighs are unavailing ; The day of grace is past and ffone ; Trembling th' j stand before me throne, All unprepai'd to meet him. 4 Great God I what do I see aid hear I The end of things created 1 The Judge of mankind doth appear, On clouds of glory seated : Beneath his cross I view the day, When heav'n and earth shall paos away, And thus prepare to meet him. CHBISTIAN LIFE, DUTIES, AND PRIVILEGES. HYMN 156. L. M. AWAKE our souls, away our fears, Let ev'ry trenc.bling thought be gone ; Awake, and run the heavenly race, And put a cheerful courage on. 2 True ! 'tis a straight and thorny road, And mortal spirits tire and faint ; /' " Mmmm^wmmmy'^. '' CHRISTIAN LIB'S. 199 But they forget the mighty GdcI That feeds the strength of every saint. 3 From thee, the overflowing spring, Our souls shall drink a fresh supply ; While such as irust their native otrength Shall melt away nd Croop, and die. 4 Swift as an eagle cat« the air, V/e*U mount aloft to thine abode, On wings of lovo our souls shall fly, Nor hnger on the heav'nly road. HYMN 156. C. M. ARISE my soul, stretch ev ry ner^e, And press with vigour on ; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, The meed a glorious crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And urge thine onward way. 3 'Tis Grod*8 all-a>.'mating voice That calls thee from on high ; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye. 4 Then on, with sacred ardor fir*d, The glorious end pursue ! To meet with joy the glad command. To bid this world adieu 1 200 HTMNB. HYMN 157. S. M. A CHARGE to keep I have, A God to glorify; A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil — O may it all my powers engage. To do my Master's will ! 3 Arm me with jealous care As in thy sight to live ; And ! thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give ; 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on thyself rely ; Assur'd if I my trust betray, I shall for ever die. HYMN 158. 7's. LAMB of God, who thee receive. And in thee begin to live, Day and night will cry to thee, " As thou arl, so let us be." 2 Fix, oh I fix each wav'ring mind ; To thy sway our spirits bind ; Earthly passions far remove ; Fill our hearts with fervent love. CHRISTIAN LIFE. 3 Dust and ashes though we be, Full of guilt and misery, Thine we are thou Son of God, Take the purchase of thy blood. 4. May we in thy name believe, Of thy fulness now receive, Die to sin and live to thee ; Then we shall indeed be free. 6 Lamb of God for sinners slain, Saviour of offending man, Endless praise to thee be giv'n, By thy saints in earth and heav'n. HYMN 159. C. M. AS by the light of opening day, The stars are all concealed, So earthly pleasures fade away, When Jesus is reveaPd. 2 Creatures no more divide my choice, I bid thftm all depart ; His name, and love, and gracious voice, Have fix'd my roving heart. 3 Now, Lord, I would'be thine alone. And wholly live to thee ; 'Tis grace indeed, that thou should'st own, A worthless worm like me= 201 202 HTMSrS. B HYMN 160. K M. Psalm xxxii. LESS*D is the man, for ever bless'd, Whose guilt is pardoned by his God, Whose sins with sorrow are confess*d, And covered with his Saviour's blood. 2 Bless'd is the man, to whom the Lord ^ Imputes not his iniquities ; He pleada no merit ot reward, And not on works but grace relies. d From guile his heart and lips are free ; His humble joy, his holy fear, With deep repentance well agree, And join to prove his faith sincere. 3 How glorious is that righteousness, That hides and cancels all his sins I While a bright evidence of grace. Through his whole life appears and shines. HYMN 161. L. M. Psalm cxxxix. LORD, thou hast searched and seen me through ; / Thine eye commands with piercing view, My rising and my resting hours. My heart and flesh v/ith all their pow'r^ 2 My thoughts before they are ray own, Are to my God distinctly known ; 8 ■/ i^--"? CHRISTIAN LIFE. 203 me / He knows the words I mean to speak, Ere from. my op'ning lips they break. 3 Within thy circling power I stand, On ev'ry side I find thy hand ; ^ Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, I am surrounded still with God. 4 O may these thoughts possess my breast, At bonie, abroad, where'er J i^est I Nor let my weaker passions dare Consent to sin, for God is there ! HYMN 162. L. M. SO let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess. That men may see our virtues shine, And own the doctrine is divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honour of our Saviour God, While the salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride ; While justice, temperance, truth, and love, Our inward piety approve. 4 Thy promise bears our spirit up Mobile we ex jct that hlftaqed bo^^ The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith stands leaning on his word. 204 HYMNS. HYMN 163. L. M. t> FORTH in thy name, O Lord I I go, My daily labour to pursue ; Thee, only thee, resolved to know, In all I think, or speak, or do. 2 The task thy wisdom has assigned, Oh I let me cheerfully fulfil; In all thy works thy presence find. And prove thine own accepted will. 8 Thee may I set at my right hand. Whose eyes my inmost substance see, And labour on at thy command. And ofier all my works to thee. 4 Give me to bea? thy easy yoke, And ev'ry moment watch and pray, ^ And still to things eternal look, And hasten to thy glorious day ; 6 For thee delightfully employ Whate/er thy bounteous grace hath giv'n ; And run my course with even joy. And closely walk with thee to heav'n. HYMN 164. 8, 7, 4. GUIDE us, O thou great Jehovah ! Pilgrims through this barren land : We are weak, but thou art mighty. Hold us with thy powerful hand. Lord of glory I Feed us with the bread of life. 8 CHRISTIAier LIFE, 205 t 'n; 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing waters flow ; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar, Lead us all our journey through ! * Strong DeliY^rer I Be thou still our strength and shield. J When we tread the verge of Jordan, Bid our anxious fears subside ; Bear us through the swelling currents ; Land us safe on Canaan's side. There for ever Ceaseless hymns of praise to sing. HYMN 165. C. M. INSPIRE my soul with holy zeal, Great God. my love inflame ; Religion without zeal and love, Is but an empty name. 2 If duty call, and suff**ring too, My Lord, Td follow thee ; As thou hast done, so would I do. As thou art, would I be. 8 With zeal inflamed 'twas thy delight, To do thy Father's will ; May the same zeal my soul excite, Thy precepts to fulfil. 4 Enlarge my heart by sov'reign grace, To run the heav'nly road, 206 /■ H¥MirS« Witli "willing mind tbj steps to trace, And climb to thine abode. HYMN 166. C. M. ^ NOW that the sun is gleaming bright, Implore we, bending low, That He, the uncreated light, lilay guide us as we go. 2 No sinful word, nor deed of wrong, Nor thoughts that idly rove, But simple truth be on our tongue. And m our hearts be love.. 3 And while the hours in order flow, O Christ, securely fence Our gates beleaguered by the foe. The gate of every sense. 4 And grant that to thine honour, Lord, Our daily toil may tend. That we begin it at thy word. And in thy favour end. HYMN 167. C. M. HOM have we. Lord, in heav'n but thee. And whom on earth beside ? Where else for succour can we flee, Or in whose strength confide ? w 2 Thou art our portion here below, Our promised bliss above ; CHBISTIAN LIFE. ' 207 Ne'er may our souls an object know, So precious as thy love. 8 When heart and flesh, O Lord, shall fail, Thou wilt our spirits cheer, Support us through life's thorny vale, And calm each anxious fear. 4 Yes, thou shalt be our guide through life. And help and strength supply, Sustain us in death's fearful strife, And welcome us on high. HYMN 168. 7's. OFT in sorrow, oft in woe. Onward, Christians, onward go ; Fight the fight, maintain the strife. Strengthened with the bread of life. 2 Onward, Christians, onward go ; Join the war and face the foe ; Tremble not in danger's hour. Trusting in your Captain's power. 8 Let your drooping hearts be ^lad ; March in heav'nly armour clad ; In your very weakness strong, Fight, nor think the battle long. 4 Let not sorrow dim your eye, Soon shall ev'ry tear be dry ; Unward still in battle move, More than conqu'roin shall /e prove. 208 JULXJUn8« HYMN 169. L. M. BESET with snares on ev'ry hand, In life's uncertain path I stand: Saviour divine, diffuse thy light, To guide my doubtful footsteps right. 2 Engage this roving treach'rous heart, -0 Lord ! to choose the better part; To scorn the trifles of a day. For joys that none can take away. 3 Then should the wildest storms arise, And tempests mingle seas and skies, No fatal shipwreck shall I fear, But all my treasures with me bear. 4 If thou, my Saviour, still art nigh, Cheerful I live, and joyful die ; Secure, when mortal comforts flee, To find ten thousand worMs in thee. HYMN 170. C. M. THOU boundless source of ev'ry good, Our best desires fulfil ; And help U3 to adore thy grace. And mark thy sovereign will. 2 In all thy mercief? may our souls Thv y>oU"— o^-" otHxiness see i Nor let the gifts tfy grace imparts Estrange our hearts from thee. CHBISTIAN I^IFE. 209 * 3 In ev'ry changing scene of life, Whatever that scene may be, Give us a meek and humble heart, A mind at peace with thee. 4 Do thou direct our steps aright ; Help us thy name to fear ; And give us grace to watch and pray, And strength to persevere. HYM2T 171, 7'8. JESUS, Shepherd of the sheep. Powerful is thine arm to keep All thy flocks with safest care, Fed in pastures large and fair. 2 Thee their Guide and Guard they own ; Thee they love, and thee alone j Thee they follow day by day, Fearful lest their feet should stray. 3 Lord thy helpless sheep behold ; Gather all into thy fold : Gently lead the wand'rers home, Watch them, lest again they roam. 4 Brin^ thy sheep, now far astray. Lost m Satan's evil way ; Then (the fold and Shepherd one,) We shall praise thee round the throne. 14 210 I: I ■». HYMNS. HYMN 172. L.M. JESUS, and shall it ever be A mortal man asham'd of thee ; Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days I 2 Asham'd of Jesus, that dear friend, On whom my hopes of heaven depend I No ; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 8 Asham'd of Jesus? Yes T may, When Pve no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave. No fears to quell, no soul to save. 4 T'll then — nor is my boasting; vain — Till then I boast a Saviour slain ; And oh may this my glory be. That He is not asham'd of me I HYMN 173. CM. WHILE thee I seek, protecting Pow'r, Be my vain wishes stilM : And may this consecrated hour With better; hopes be filPd. 2 Thy love the pow*r of thought besto^'d, 'T'ri ilioistmv i.V»fi!i€»Kta would ROiir * Thy mercy o*eir my life has fiow*d, That mercy 1 adore. CHMSTIAN LIFE. 211 8 In each event or life how clear, Thy ruling hand I see ; Each blessing to my soul more dear, Because conferred by thee. 4 In ev'ry joy that crowns my days, In ey*ry pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in pray'r. 5 When gladness wings my favour'd hour, Thy love my thoughts' shall fill ; * Resigned, when storms of sorrow low'r, My soul shall meet thy wiU. 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storm shall see ; My stedfast heart shall know no fear, That heart will rest on thee. * HYMN 174. 7's. CHILDREN of the heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing : Sing your Saviour's worthy praise. Glorious in his works and ways, 2 We are traveling home to God, In the way the fathers trod ; They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. S Foes are round us, but we stand On the borders of our land, «^ ^2 HYHN8. Jesus, God's exalted Son ; B?ds us, undismayed go on. 4 Le'^ us sing ; for, safe and bless'd, We with tfesus soon shall rest ; There our home in now prepared ; There our kingdom and reward. 5 Onward then we'll gladly press, Through this earthly wilderness ; ^ Only, Lord, our leader be, * Ana we still will follow thee. HYMN 175. 7's. GREAT the ioy when Christians meet; Christian fellowship how sweet ! When (their theme of praise the same,) ^ They exalt Jehovah's name. 2 Sing we then eternal love, ♦ Such as did the Father move ; He beheld the vforld undone, Lov'd the world, and gave hiii^ Son- , lira \^ ihe Son's amazing love^ 7';w. ae left the realms above, Took our nature and our place, Liv'd and died to save our race. Sing we too, the Spirit's love ; ^WTith ckUT fi.tiihhorn hearts he sfcrnvA ? Chas'd the mists of sin away, Turn'd our night to glorious day. CHRISTIAN MM. 218 et; 5 Great the joy, the union sweet, When the saints in glory meet ; Where the theme Is still the same, Where they praise Jehovah's name. HYMN 176. Double 8, 7. JESUS, I my cross Jiavc taken, All to leave and follow thee ! Naked, poor, despis'd, forsaken. Thou, from hence, my all shall be : Perish evVy fond ambition. All Tve sought, or hop*d, or known ; Yet how rich is my condition, God and heav'n are still my own. 2 Let the world despise and leave me ; They have left my Saviour too ; Human hearts and looks deceivQ me. Thou art nci like them Untrue ; And whilst thou shall smile upon me, God of wisdom, love, and might, Foes may hate, and friends may scorn me, Shew thy face, and all is bright. 3 Soul, then know thy full salvation. Rise o'er sir, and fear, and care; Joy to find in every station, Somcihing still to do vr bear. Think what spirit dwells #ithin thee, T'k;r^l^• ■«»Us4. f-vi.! »™ -t__ ^__ j.i_; Think that Jesus died to save thee : Child of heaven, canst thou repine ? 214 HYMNS. HYMN 177. C. M. FAR from the world, O Lord, I flee, From strife and tumult far ; From scenes where Satan wages still His most successful war. 2 Here, if thy Spirit touch the soul, And grace her mean abode, Oh, with what peace, and joy, and love, She communes with her God ! 8 Author and Guardian of my I'^e, Sweet source of life divine. And (all harmonious names in one,) My Saviour, thou art mine ! 4 What thanks I owe thee, and what love, A boundless, endless store. Shall 3cho through the realms above, When time shall be no more. HYMN 178. C. M. JESUS, exalted far on high; To whom a name is given ; A name surpassing evVy name. That's known m earth and heav*n ; 1 a? J 2 Jesus who in the form of God, t cquai uuiiour i;iaim ; redeem our guilty souls, it stoop to death and shame CHRISTIAN LIFE. 215 ^ ^«i ^^y *^»* ""nd in as be formed, Which shone so bright in thee; A humble, meek, and lowly mind, From pride and envy free. 4 M&y we to others stoop, and learn To emulate thy love ; So shall we bear thine image here, And share thy throne above. HYMN 179. C. M. H^^f Y the heart where graces reign. Where love inspires the breast: L.ove IS the brightest of the train, • And strengthens all the rest. 2 Knowledge, alas ! 'tis all in vain, And all in vain our fear. Our stubborn sins will fight and rei^m, « If love be absent there. ° 3 Tis love that makes our willing feet, In swift obedience move ; T^ devils know and tremble too, But Satan cannot love. 4 When join'd to that harmonious throng, Ihat fills the choirs above, Then shall we raise our noblest sonff. 216 HTMKS. B HYMN 180. S. M. LEST be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love I The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne, We pour our ardent prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one, Our comforts, and our cares. 3 When we asunder part, It gives us h> «vard pain ; But we shall still be join'd in heart, And hope to meet again. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. HYMN 181. 8, 7, 4. BRETHREN, let us walk together, In the bonds of love apd peace ; Can it be a question whether Brethren should from conflict cease ? 'Tis in union, Hope, and joy, and love increase. 2 While we journey homeward, let us Help each other on the road ; 2 ne, 3? AFFLICTION AKD RESIGlSrATION. 217 Foes on every side beset us, Snares through all the way are strew'd ; It behoves us Each to bear a brother's load. 8 When we think how much our Father Has forgiv'n, and does forgive, Brethren, we should learn, the rather, Free from wrath and strife to live ; Far removing All that might offend or grieve. AFFLICTION AND RESIGNATION. HYMN 182. 7'8. 'nniS my happiness below, X Not to live without the cross ; But the Saviour's power to know, Sanctifying ev'ry loss. 2 Trials must and will befall, But with humble faith to see Love inscribed upon them all, This is happiness to me. S Trials make the promise sweet ; Trials give new life to pray'r; Trials bring me to his feet, Lay me low and ke'>p me there. 4 Did I meet no trials here, No correction bv the way, Might I not with reason fear, I should prove a cast-away ? 218 HYMNS. A HYMN 183. C. M. FFLICTION is a stormy deep, Where wave succeeds to wave ; Though o*er my head the billows roll, I know the Lord can save. 2 The hand that now withholds my joys, Can yet restore my peace ; And he who bids the tempest roar. Can bid the tempest cease. 8 In the dark watches of the night, rU count his mercies o'er ; ril praise him for ten thousand past, And humbly beg for more. 4 There will I rest and builS my hopes. Nor murmur at hii' rod ; He*s more than all the world to me, My Saviour and my God. HYMN 184. 6 lines 8's. WHEN gathering clouds around I view, And days are dark, and friends are few. On Him I lean who not in vain Experienced ev'ry human pain ; He sees my wants, allays my fears. And counts and treasures up my tears. 2 When aught shall tempt my soul to stray From heav'nly wisdom's narrow way. J AFFLICTION AND BESIGNATION. 219 s, lew, •e few, B. ray To shun the precept's holy light, Or quit my hold on Jesu's might, May He, who felt temptation's pow'r, ] Still guard me in that dangerous hour. ' When vexing thoughts within me rise, And sore dismay 'd my spirit dies ; Still He who once vouchsafed to bear The sick'ning anguish of despair. Shall sweetly soothe, shall gently dry, The throbbing heart, the streaming eye. 4 And oh ! when I have safely past Through ev*ry conflict but the last, Still, Lord, unchanging, watch beside My dying bed, for thou hast died ; Then point to realms of cloudless day, And wipe the latest tear away. HYMN 185. 8 lines 7's. JESU, refuge of my soul. Let me to thy bosom fly, While the raging billows roll, While the tempest still is nigh: Hide me, O my Saviour I hide, Till the storm of life be past : Safe into the haven guide. Oh receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none, ixttiigs my neipiess soul on thee : Leave, oh ! leave me not alone. Still support and comfort me : 220 HYMNS. All my trust on thee is stay*d ; All my help from thee I bring : Cover my defenceless head, Yf ith the shadow of thy wing. 3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, Grace to pardon all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within ; Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of thee : Spring thou up within my heart. Rise to all eternity. HYMN 186. C. M. AND can my heart aspire so high, To say " my Father, God ; " Lord at thy feet J fair, would lie, , And learn to kiss the rod. 2 I would submit to all thy will, For thou art good and wise ; Let ev*ry anxious thought be still. And not a murmur rise. 3 Thy love can checx the darksome gloom, And bid me wait serene, Till hopes and joys immortal bloom. And brighten all the scene. 4 " Mv Father," — oh ! permit my heart To plead its humble claim, AFFLICTION AND RESIGNATION. 221 And ask the bliss those words impart, In my Redeemer's name. HYMN 187. C. M. SURE Refuge of my weary soul, On thee, when sorrows rise, On thee, when waves of trouble roll, My fainting hope relies. 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, For thou alone canst heal ; Thy word can bring a sweet relief For ev'ry pain I feel. S But oh ! when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee mine : The springs of comfort seem to fail. And all my hopes decline. 4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee? Thou art my only trust ; And still my soul would cleave to thee, Though prostrate in the dust. 5 Thy mercy-seat is open still : There let my soul retreat ; With humble hope attend thy will. And wait beneath thy feet w HYMN 188. 8, 7, 4. HY those fears ? Behold 'tis Jesus Holds the helm, and guides the ship I 222 HYMNS, Spread the sails, and catch the breezes, Sent to waft us through the deep, To the regions Where the mourners cease to weep. 2 Led by Christ, we brave the ocean ; Led by Him, the storm defy ; Calm amidst tumultuous motion, Knowing that our Lord is nigh : Waves obey him, And the storms before him fly. 3 Rendered safe by his protection, We shall pass the watVy waste ; Trusting to his wise direction. We shall gain the port at last ; And with wonder, Think on toils and dangei-s 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. HYMN 189. C. M. OTHOU from whom all goodness flows I I lift my soul to thee, In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Jesus remember mc. 2 When on my aching, burden'd heart My sins lie heavily, l—r- AFFLICTION AND BESIGNATION. 228 Thy Dardou grant ; new peace impart, In lo^e remember me. 8 When trials sore obstruct my way And ills I cannot flee, Oh ! let my strength be as my dhj , Fr^r good remember me. 4 If for thy sake, upon my name Shame and reproach shall b^, All hail reproach, and welcome shame, If thou remember me. 5 When in the solemn hour of death I wait thy just decree, Be this the prayV of my last breath, O Lord remember me. HYMN 190. C. M. FATHER, whatever of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise : — 2 Give me a calm and thankful heart. From ev'ry murmur free ; The blessings of thy grace impart. And let me live to thee. ^ ^®V^^ sweet hope that thou art mine Mv life and dpath uti^n^v^A ■> Thy presence through my journey shine And crown my journey's end. 224 HTMNS. O M HYMN 191. C. M. H ! for a faith that will not shrink Though pressed by many a foe ; That will not tre able on the brink Of poverty or woe ; — 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the cha8t*ning rod ; But in the hour of grief or pain, Can lean upon its God ; — 3 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last spark is fled, And with a pure and heav'nly ray Lights up a dying bed. 4 Lord give me such a faith as this, And then, whatever may come, rU taste e*en here the hallow'd bliss Of an eternal home. S ] ^ 4 G q 2 HYMN 192. C. M. OLORD, my best desire fulfil, And help me to resign Life, health, and comfort to thy will, And make thy pleasure mine. 2 Why should I shrink at thy ccnmand, Whose love forbids my fears, Or tremble at the gracious hand That wipes away my tears ? S AFFLICTION AND BBSIQNATION. 226 i i, 9 No ; let me rather fn sly yield What most I prize to thee, Who never hast a good withheld, Or wilt withhold from me. 4 Thy favour, all my journey through, Thou art engaged to grant: What else I want, or think I do, 'Tis better still to want. Q *HYMN 193. 7's. UIET, Lord, my froward heart, Make me teachable and mild, Upright, simple, free from art, Make me as a weaned child : From distrust and envy free, Pleased with all that pleases thee. 2 What thou shalt to-day provide. Let me as a child receive ; What to-morrow r betide, Calmly to thy wisdoui leave : 'Tis enough that thou wilt care, Why should I the burden bear ? 8 As a little child relies On a care beyowid his own ; Knows he's neither strong nor wise. Fears to «.t.ir a. °tpn «!/»?»£* • Lei me thus with thee abide, As my Father, Guard, and Guide. 15 226 HYMNS » ' HYMN 194. C. M. IN trouble, and in grief, O God, Thy smile hath cheer'd my way. And joy hath budded from each thorn, That round my footsteps lay. *> The hours of pain have yielded good, Which prosperous days refused. As herbSi tho' scentless when entire, Perfume the air when bruis'd. 8 The oak strikes deeper as its boughs By furious blasts are driv'n. So life's vicissitudes the more Have fix'd my heart in heav'n. 4 All-gracious Lord 1 whatever my lot At other times may be, 111 welcome still the heaviest grief That brir^3 me near to thee. HYMN 195. C. M. OH ! for a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free, A heaH that's sprinkled whh the blood So freely shed for me ; — 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek. My gracious ^)aviour's throne, 'Where only Christ is heard io speak Where Jesus reigns alone ; — PRAYER. 8 A humble, lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean, Which neinier life nor death can part From him that dwells within ; — 4 A heart in ev'ry thought renewed, And fiird with love divine, Perfect, and right, and pure and good, A copy, Lord, of thine. PRAYER. HYMN 196. L. M. HAT vnrous hindrances we meet In coming to the mercy-seat ! Yet "Who, that knows the worth of pray'r, But wishes to be often there ? w 2 Restraining pray'r, we cease to light : Pray'r makes the Christian's armour bright^ And Satan trembles, when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. 3 Have we no words ? A'. ! think again : Words flow apace when we complain, And fill our fellow-creature's ear With the sad tale of all our care. 4 Were half the breath, thus vainly spent, To heav'n in supplications sent, r\.^^ _i ^^-1 t,l -Ti.* ^-. l-va VJ'tix Ulit^i/Aiiii biiiigo fViiiUiU. i/iv.^5C4. i^w " Hear what the Lord has done for me." i^:l 228 HYMNS. HYMN 197. 8. M. BEHOLD the throne of grace I The promise calls me near ; There Jesus shows a smiling face,' And waits to answer pray*r. 2 Beyond our utmost wants His love and pow*r can bless ; To praying souls he always grants More than they can express. 3 Thine image, Lord, bestow, Thy presence and thy love ; I ask to serve thee her© below, And reign with thee above. 4 Teach me to live by faith, . Conform my will to thine ; Let me victo-'ous be in death, And thcL .a glory shine. HYMN 198. L. M. FROM ev'ry stormy wind that blows, From ev'ry swelling tide of woes, There is as calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found before the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Tesus sheds I ho /Ml r\r rrlnt^w^ j^nr, ^_ ^..« 1 J _ A place of all on earth most aweet ; It IS the blood-bought mercy-seat r% K L PKAYER. 229 f ^ S^^^ ^^ * ®°®"® where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend • Though sunder'd far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. 4 There, there, on eagles' wings we soar, And sin and sense molest no more ; And heav'n comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. HYMN 199. D. C. M. LORD, teach us how to pray aright, With reverence and with fear; Though dust and ashes in thy sight. We may, we must, draw near : We perish if we cease from prayer; Oh grant us power to pray ! And when to meet thee we prepare. Lord, meet us by the way. 2 Give deep humility, —• the sense Of Godly sorrow give, — A strong desiring confidence To see thy face and live, — Faith in the only sacrifice That can for sin atone, — To cast our hopes, to fix our eyes On Christ — o^ Christ alone. 8 Patience to watch and wait and weep, Though mercy long delay, — 280 HYMNS. i i' Courase our fainting souls to keep, And trust thee though thou slay ; — Give these, and then thy will be done ; s Thus strengthened with all might, Wo, bv thy Spirit through thy Son, Shall pray, and pray Aright. HYMN 200. L. M. WHERE high the heavenly temple stands, The house of God, not made with hands, A great High Priest our nature wears, The guardian of mankind appears. 2 He who for men their surety stood. And pour'd on oarth his precious blood, Pursues in heav*n his mighty plan. The Saviour and the friend of man. S Though now ascended up on high, A He bend's on earth a brother's eye ; • Partaker of the human name. He knows the frailty of our frame. 4 In ev'ry pang that rends the heart. The man of sorrowp had a part ; He sympathizes witii our grief, And to the sufferer sends relief. 5 With boldness, therefore, at the throne Let us make all our sorrows known ; And ask the aid of heav'nly pow'r. To help us in the evil hour. J c e; I stands, h hands, )d, PRAYER. HYMN 201. 7'fl. J^_?US» we thy promise claim, We are gathered in thy name ; In the midst do thou appear, Manifest thy presence here. 2 Sanctify us, Lord, and bless ; Breathe thy Spirit, give thy peace ; Coma, and dwell within each heart, Light, and life, and joy impart. 3 Make us all in thee complete, Make us all for glory meet ; Meet t' ap[)ear before thy sight, Partners with the saints in light. HYMN 202. L. M. COME, weary souls, with sin distressed, The Saviour offers heav'nly rest ; The kind, the gracious call obey, And cast your gloomy fears away. 2 Oppressed with guilt, a painful load. Oh I come and spread your woes abroad Divine compassion, mighty love. Will all the painful load remove. 8 Here mercy's boundless ocean flows. To cleanse t'nnv cy*iii^ o^a "u^i^i rardon, and life, and endless peace. How rich the gift ! how free the grace I 281 Vt/0| 232 HYMNS. I j^ord, we accept, with thankful hearts, The hopes thy gracious word imports: We coiae with trembling, yet rejoice, And bless the kind inviting voice. 6 Dear Saviour, let thy powVful love Confirm our faith, our fears remove ; And sweetly influence ev*ry breast And guide us to eternal rest. * HYMN 203. Double 8, 7. LIGHT of those whose dreary dwellinru ^ ^^^ mountains rise, Ihat spread the flowing seas abroad And built the lofty skies. 2 I smg the wisdom that ordain'd The sun to rule the day ; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 3 There's not a plant nor flow'r below But makes thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from thy throne. 4 His hand is my perpetual guard, He kc^eps me with his eye : How can I then forget the Lord, Who is for ever njVh ? HYMN 206. L. M. Psalm c. TDEFORE Jehovah's awful throne -1J» Ye nations, bow with sacred jov, Anow that the Lord is God alone ; He can create, and he destroy. ^ ^*?/°^'^®^*g" power, without our aid, A -^*^L "^ ^^f ^'^^» ^^^ ^^^^'^ "s men ; -£*iiu wlien like wandering sheep we stray'd. He brought us to his fold again. PRAISE, 285 d, ray'd, 3 We'll crowd thy gates, with thankful songs, High as the heav'ns our voices raise ; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 4 Wide as the world is thy command, Vast as eternity thy love ; Firm as a rock thy truth shall stand When rolling years shall cease to move. HYMN 207. C. M. THERE is a Book, who runs may read, Which heav'nly truth imparts ; And all the lore its scholars need Pure eyes and Christian hearts. 2 The works of God above, below, Within us and around. Are pages in that book to show How God himself is found. 3 The glorious sky, embracing all, Is like the Maker's love, Wherewith encompassed great and small In peace and order move. 4 The dew of heav'n is like thy grace, It steals in silence down. But where it lights, the favoured place By richest fruits is known. 5 The raging fire, the roaring wind, Thy boundless power display ; mm 286 HYMNS. But in the gentle breeze we find Thy spirit's viewless way. ^ 6 Thou who hast priven me eyes to see And love, this sight so fair, Give me a heart to find out thee, And read thee everywhere. HYMN 208. 7*8. LCmD of earth I thy bounteous hand, * Well this glorious frame hath plann'd : Woods that wave, and hills that tow'r, Ocean rolling in its pow'r ; Yet, amidst this scene so fair, ^^o"^d I cease thy smile to share, What were all its joys to me ? " Whom have I on earth but thee ? " 2 Lord of heav'n ! beyond our sight Rolls a world of purer light ; There immortal music rings From ten thousand seraph strings ; O that scene is passing fair I Yet, should'st thou be absent there, What were all its joys to me V *' Whom have I in heav'n but thee ? '* 8 Lord of earth and heav'n I my breast Seeks in thee its only rest : oource of ev'ry joy I know, Solace of my ev'ry woe I PRAISE. O I should once thy smile divine Cease upon my soul to shine, What were earth or heav*n to me ? " Whom have 1 in each but thee ? " 287 HYMN 209. 7's. Psalm cxxxvi. ^^^ • LET us with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind ; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2 He with all-commanding might, Fill'd tha new-made world with light ; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 3 All things living he doth feed ; His full Land supplies their need : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4 He his chosen race did bless In the wasteful wilderness ; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 5 He hath with a piteous eve r ^^K*A _.-jr_^'_ •' For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 288 HYMNS. 6 Let us then, with gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for he is ki*nd : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. HYMN 210. 7's. SONGS of praise the angels sanrr, Heav'n with halleluiahs rang, ° When Jehovah's work begun,° When he spake, and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn, When the Prince of Peace was born ; Songs of praise arose, when he Captive led captivity. 8 Saint? below, with heart and voine, Still in songs of praise rejoice, Learning here, by faith and love. Songs of praise to sing above. 4 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death ; *^ Then amidst eternal joy. Songs of praise their powers employ. HYMN 211. CM. FATHER, how wide thy glory shines ; How high thv wonder.? rise : Known through"^ the earth by thousand signs, By thousand through the skies. PRAISE. 289 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power, Their motions speak thy skill ; And, on the wings of ev'ry hour, We read thy patience still. 8 But, Father, in thy great design, To save rebellious worms, We see both truth and mercy shine. In their divinest forms. 4 And thus the glories of the Lamb Fill heav'n and earth with praise ; Archangels learn Tmmanuers name. And celebrate his grace. 5 Oh I may I bear some humble part In that immortal song ; Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, And love command my tongue. HYMN 212. C. M. JEHOVAH, Lord of power and might. How gbrious is thy name ! The hhze of day, the pomp of night. Thy majesty proclaim. 2 Lord what is man — weak, sinful man — That he thy care should pro^e ; That thou for him should'st deigu to plan Such miarhtv acts of love ! 8 Made in thy image at his birth, Next to the heav'nly host, '«'( ;|i; !i. 240 HYMNS. And sovVeign of the new-form'd earth, Each privilege he lost. 4 Then did the pitying Saviour leave • The glories of the sky, — (O love too wondrous to conceive !) For sinful man to die, — 5 To die, that we, by grace restored, Might life and glory claim : O great Creator, Saviour, Lord, How excellent thy name ! HYMN *^13. 7's. SOVEREIGN Ruler of the skies ! Ever gracious, ever wise ! All my times are in thy hand. All events at thy command. 2 Thou didst form me in the womb. Thou wilt guide me to the tomb : All my times shall ever be Order'd by thy wise decree : 3 Times of sickness, times of health ; Times of penury and wealth ; Times of trial and of grief; Times of triumph and relief; i Times temptation's pow'r to prove ; All is fix'd — the means and end, As shall please my Heavenly Friend. PRAISE. HYMN 214. a M. GOD moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform ; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines or • ver-failing skill, He treasures up his vast designs, And works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take. The clouds ye so much dread Are bip: with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smihng face. HYMN 215. 6 lines 8's. Psalm xxiii. THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care : His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye ; My noon-day walks he shall atter I, And all my midnight hours defend. 2 When on the sultry glebe I faint. Or on the thirsty mountain pant, x6 241 mrnn wa I I 242 HYMNS. In fertile yaks and dewy meads, My weary, wand'ring steps he leads, Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amidst the ver lant landscape flow. 3 Though in thf paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My stedfast hearf shall fear no ill. For thou, Lord, art with me still : Thy friendly hand shall give me aid, And guide me through the awful shade. HYMN 216, C. M. WHEN all thy mercies, O my God I My rising soul surveys. Transported with the view Tm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumber*d comforts to my soul. Thy tender care bestowed ; Before my infant heart conceiv'd From whom those comforts flow'd. 5 When in the slipp'ry paths of youth, With heedless steps I ran ; Thine arm, unseen, convey'd me safe, And led me up to man. 4 Through ev'ry period of my life, And after death, in distant worlds. The glorious theme renew. B PRAISE. 248 5 Through all eternity to thee, A joyful song Til raise ; But oh I eternity *tj too short To utter ail thy praise. HYMN 217. CM. FATHER of mercies, let our songs With thee acceptance find : Thy loving-kindness we confess, To us and all mankind. 2 Thanks for creation are thy due, For life preserved by thee, And all the blessings life affords. So great, and yet so free ; 3 Thanks for redemption, above all, To us in Jesus giv'n ; Thanks for the means of grace on earth. And for the hope of heav'u. 4 Oh I let a sense of this thy grace, Our best affections move, That while our lips thy praise proclaim, Our hearts may feel thy love. HYMN 218. C. M. T7^~- ?^®r<^'6s, cj)untless as the sands, .JL' Vvhich daily 1 receive From Jesus, my Redeemer's hands, My soul what canst thou give ? 2U HYMNS. ■I'M 2 Alas ! from such a heart as mine, What can I bring him forth ? My best is stained and dyed with sin, My all is nothing worth. 3 Yet this acknowledgment I'll make For all he has bestow'd, Salvation's sacred cup I'll take, And call upon my God. 4 The best return for one like me. So wretched and so poor, Is from his gifts to draw a plea. And ask him still for more. Hi HYMN 219. 7's. GRATEFUL notes and numbers bring, While Jehovah's praise we sing ; Holy, holy, holy, Lord, Be thy glorious name ador'd. 2 Though unworthy of thine ear. Still our hallelujahs hear : Purer praise we hope ix) bring. When with saints above we smg. 3 Lead us to that blissful state. Where thou reign'st supremely great ; Look with pity from thy throne ; Send thy Holy Spirit down. 4 While on earth ordain'd to stay, Guide our footsteps in the way, mw^mmm^m mmmmmffi PBAISE. 245 Till we come to reign with thee, And thy glorious greatness see. HYMN 220. 8, 7. PRAISE, O praise the Lord of heaven. Ever bless his gracious name ; Nor, while time and thought are given, Cease his goodness to proclaim. 2 High as heaven's bright arch extendeth 0*er the earth in beauty fair, So his wondrous love transcendeth All that language can declare. 3 As his children he beholds us, With a father's pitying eyes ; In the arms of mercy folds us, Ev'ry want his care supplies. 4 Oh ! let all his works adore him. Men on earth, and saints above ; Ev*ry knee bow down before him. Praise, O praise the Lord of love. HYMN 22L 6 lines 8*s. I'LL praise my Maker while I've breath ; And when my voice is lost in death. Praise shall enanlnv mv nnKlAr T^r^wVa • My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures. 246 HYMKS. ^ 2 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Isr'ePs God ; be made the sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train : His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves th* oppress'd, he feeds the poor, And none shall find his promise vain. 8 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind ; The Loi-d support's the fainting mind ; He sends the laboring conscience peace ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless, And grants the prisoner sweet release. HYMN 222. 6 lines S's. JOIN, all ye servants of the Lord, To praise him for his sacred word — That word like manna sent from heav'n To all who seek it freely giv*n ; Its promises our fears remove. And fill our hearts with joy and love. 2 It tells us, though oppress'd with cares, ' The God of mercy near? our pvay'rs ; Though steep and rough th* appomted way His mighty arm shall be our stay ; Though daily foes assail our peace, His Dow'r shall bid thelT* mahce cease- 3 It tells who first inspir'd our breath, Whose blood redeemed our souls from death; '* mipi PEAISE. 247 It tells of grace — grace freely giv'n, And shews the path to God and heav'n : O praise we, then, our gracious Lord, For all the treasures of his word I HYMN 223. L. M. G_OD, in the Gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known ; Here love in all its glory shines, And truth is drawn m fairest lines. 2 The prisoner here may break his chains ; The weary rest from all his pains ; The captive feel his bondag- cease ; The mourner find the way of peace. 3 Here faith reveals to mortal eye?, A brighter world beyond the skies ; Here shines the light which guides our way From earth to realms of endless day. 4 O grant us '^race, Almighty Lord I To see thy ht, to know thy word : Its truths with meekness to receive, And by its holy precepts live. HYMN 224. L. M. /^ CD of my life, tlirouprh all mv da vs. Kj My grateful pow'rs sliall sound thy praise ; My song shall wake with opening light, And cheer the dark and silent night. ?MW«6***i^«rtf*-W 248 HYMNS. 2 When anxious cares would break my rest, And griefs would tear my throbbing breast ; Thy tuneful praises, rais*d on high, Shall check the murmur and the sigh. 3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, And all the pow'rs of language fail, Joy through my swimming eyes shall break, And mean the thanks I cannot speak. 4 But O, when that last conflict *s o*er, And I am chained to earth no more. With what glad accents shall I rise To join the music of the skies ! 5 The cheerful tribute will I give, Long as a deathless soul shall live : A work so sweet, a theme so high, Demands and crowns eternity. HYMN 225. C. M. YE servants of the living God, Let praise your hearts employ ; And, as you tread salvation's road. Lift up the voice of joy. 2 Have they not reason to rejoice Whose sins have been forgiven. Called by a gracious Father's choice To be the heirs of heav'n ? 3 How do the captive's transports flow When rescued from his chains ! 1 ■PMPI nv rest, 5 breast ; gh. ail, II break, I ak. r, i¥ PRAISE. 249 And how must sinners joy to know Their own Messiah reigns ! 4 Oh ! grant us, Lord, to feel and own The pow*r of love divine, The blood which doth for sin atone. The grace which makes us thine. 5 The spirit of adoption give ; Teach us with ev'ry breath To sing thy mercies, while we live. And praise thy name in death. HYMN 226. C. M. COME ye that love the Saviour's name, And joy to make it known. The Sovereign of your heart proclaim, And bow before his throne. 2 Behold your King, your Saviour, crown'd With glories all divine, And tell the wondVing nations round, How bright those glories shine. 3 While in his earthly courts we view The glories of our King, We long to love«as angels do, And wish like them to sing. i i ^" i "" " o " " ■ >/ , When heav'n and earth shall raise. With all their powers, the raptur'd lay, To cdebrate thy praise. 260 HYMNS. HYMN 227. C. M. COME let us join our cheerful sony joys, Ihe life of my delights ! The glory of my brightest days, And comfrrt of my Lights. 2 In darkest Nades, if thou appear. My dawning is begun ; Thou art my soul's bright morning star, And thou my rising sun. 3 The opening heav'ns around me shine. With beams of sac.ed bliss, While Jesus shows his mercy mine, And whispers — I am his. 4 My soui would leav^e this hea^y clay, At that transporting^ word, Run up with joy the snlalng way, To see and praise my Lord. 6 Fearless of hell and ghasil/ death, ^ I'd break thro' ev'ry foe ; The wings of love, and arms of faith, . Should bear me connu'ror thrrMicyi^ PRAISE. i;69 HYMN 254. Double 8, 7. LOVE divine, all love excelling, Joy of heav'n to earth come down ; Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mt* rcies crown : Jesus, thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love thou art ; Visit us with thy salvation, Enter ev'ry waiting heart. 2 Breathe, oh ! breathe thy loving spirit Into ev*ry troubled breast : Let us all in thee inherit. Let us find thy promised rest : Thee may we be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above ; Pray and praise thee without ceasing, Triumph in redeeming love. 3 Finish then thy new creation ; Pure, unspotted may we be, let us see our full salvation. Perfectly secured in thee : Changed from glory into glory. Till in heav'n we take our place; Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. ^ -t 270 HYMNS. HYMN 255. 8, 7. SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross I spend ; Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend. 2 Truly blessed is this station, Low before his cross to lie ; While I see divine compassion. Floating in his languid eye. 3 Love and grief my heart dividing, With my tears his feet I'll bathe : Constant still, in faith abiding. Life deriving from his death. 4 May I still enjoy this feeling. Still to my Redeemer go. Prove his death eac^ day more healing, And Himself more fully know. HYMN 256. 4 lines 6's. 2, 8's. BLOW ve the trumpet, blow, The gladly solemn sound ; Let all the nations know, * To earth's remotest bound : (Chorus to each verse.) The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransom'd dinners, home. PRAISE. 271 2 Extol the Lamb of God, The sin-atoning Lamb ; Redemption by his blood, Through all the lands proclaim. 3 The gospel trumpet he ir. The news of pardoning grace ; Ye happy souls, draw near ; Behold your Saviour's face. 4 Jesus, our great High Priest, Has full atonement made ; Ye weary spirits, rest ; Ye mournful souls, be glad. HYMN 257. 8, 7, 4. COME, ye sinners, poor and wretched, Come, in mercy's gracious hour ; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love, and pow'r : lie is able. He is willing, doubt no more. 2 Agonizing in the garden, Lo ! the Saviour prostrate lies ; On the bloody cross behold Him, Hear Him cry, before he dies — ' « It is finished I " Finished the great sacrifice * S Lo I th* incarnate God, ascended, Pleads the merit of his blood : I 272 HYMNS. Venture on Him, venture ivholly ; Let no other trust intrude ; None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. 4 Saints and angels, joined in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb : While the blisi+tul seats of heav'n, Sweetly echo with his name: Hallelujah I Sinners here may sing the same. HYMN 258. P. M. SOUND the loud timbrel o'er Egypt's dark sea, Jehovah hath iriumphVl, his people are free; Sing, for the pride of the tyrant is broken ; His chariots and horsemen, all splendid and brave. How vain was their boasting ; the Lord hath but spoken. And chariots and horsemen are sunk in the wave. Souiid, &c. 2 Praise to the Conqueror, praise to the Lord ; His word was our arrow — his breat is our sword ; Who shall return to tell Egypt the story Of those iJie sent forth in the hou 'f her pride ! The Lord hath look'd out from his pillar of glory. And all her brave thousands are dash'd in the tide. Sound, &c. HEAVEN AND SAINTS TRIUMPHANT. 278 irt, 0. lark sea, ire free; broken ; did and ord hath k in the ) Lord ; ^:\s our story er pride I pillar of 'd in the HEAVEN AND SAINTS TRIUMPHANT. HYMN r CM. THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign : Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 Lo I rising from the swelling flood, Th' eternal hills are seen ; So Canaan's promis'd land was viewed, W4iile Jordan rollVl betwe ^n. 3 Oh 1 could we mak'3 our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love, With faith's illumin'd eyes ; — 4 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the Icindscape o'^^.r, Not Jordan's stkeams, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. HYMN 260. L. M. AS when the wcLry trav'ller ^ains The height of som^ o'^rlookmg hill, His heart revives, i^ oss the plains. Ho views his hoDie, though distant still ; 2 So when the Chripti.-,n pilgrim views. By faith, In? mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews,^ And wings hi» speed to reach the prize. 18 274 HTMNS. 3 The thought of home his ppirifc cheers ; No more he grieves for trouble past ; Nor any future trial fears, So he may safe arrive at last. 4 Jesus, on thee our ho^e depends, To lead us on to thine abode ; Assured our home will make amends For all we suffer on the road. HYMN 261. C. M. FAR from these narrow scenes of night, Unbounded glories rise ; And realms of infinite deligli^. Unknown to mortal eyes. 2 No cloud those blissful rej;ions know, For ever bright and fair ! For sin, the source of mortal woe, Can never enter there. 8 There no alternate night is known, Nor sun's faint, sickly ray ; But glory, from tbe sacred throne, Spreads everlasting day. 4 Prepare us. Lord, by grace divine, For thy bright courts on high ; Then bid our spirits rise and join The chorus of the sky. HEAVEN AND BAINTS TRIUMPHANT. 276 HYMN 262. C. M. HILE througb this changing world we roam, From infancy to age, Heav'n la the Christian pilgrim's Lome ; His hope at evVy stage. w 2 Thither his raptur'd thought ascends, Eternal joys to share ; There his ^doring spirit bends, While here he kneels in pray*r. 8 From earth his freed affections rise, To fix on things above, Where all his hope of glory lies, And love is perfect love. 4 Oh, there may we our treasure place, There let our hearts be found ; That still, where sin abounded, grace May more and more abound. HYMN 263. S. M. MY Father's house on high, Theme of my soul, how dear At times to faith's all-piercing eye Thy golden gates appear 1 2 My thirsty spirit faints To reach the land I love. The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above. 276 HYMNS. 8 Yet clouds will intervene, And all my pftspect flies ; Like Noah's ark, I tljt between Bough seas and stormy skies. m 4 Anon the clouds depart, Winds sleep, and billows cease, While sweetly o'er my gladden'd heart, Expands the bow of peace. HYMN 264. L. M. OWHAT a bright and blessed world This groaning earth of ours will be. When from his throne, the tempter hurl'd, Shall leave it all, O Lord, to thee I 2 O blessed Lord ! with weeping eyes, That blessed hour we wait to see ; While ev'ry worm or leaf that dies. Tells of the curse, and calls for thee. 3 Come, Saviour, then, o'er all below,' Shine brightly from thy throne above ; Bid heav'n and earth thy glory know, And all creation feel thy love. J HYMN 265. C. M. ERUSALEM, my happy home. Name ever dear to me, When shall my labours have an end ? Thy joys when shall I see ? HEAVEN ^ND SAIOTS TBIUMPHANT. 277 art, •Id be, hurl'd, 1 9 ee. ove; ? 2 Why should I shrink at pain and woe, Or feel at death .dismay ? Tve Canaan's goodly land in view. And realms of endless day. 8 Jesus, my Saviour, dwells therein, In glorious majesty ; And Him through ev'ry stormy scene, I onward press to see. 4 Jerusalem, my happy home, My soul still pants for thee ; Then shal? my labours have an end, When once thy joys I see. HYMN 266. 7's and 6*s. RISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, Thy better portion trace ; Rise from transitory things, Tow'rds heav*n, thy resting place : Sun and moon and stars decay ; Time shall soon this earth remove ; Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above. 2 Rivers to the ocean run. Nor stay in all their course ; Fire ascending seeks the sun ; — Both speed them to their source. iSo a soul that's born of God, Pants to view his glorious face Upward tends to his abode, To rest in his embrace. 278 HYMNS. 3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn, Press upwards to the prize ; Soon your Saviour will return, Triumphant in the skies : Yet a season, and ye know Happy entrance will be given ; All your sorrows left below. And earth exchanged for heaven. HYMN 267. 8, 7, 7. LET us sing, for we have reason ; Let us join with those above ; Praise is never opt of season ; Let us praise the God of love : T^e have cause, indeed, to sing, Jesus is our glorious King. 2 When we reach the full enjoyment, Of the state where sorrows end : Praise will be our sweet employment, We shall praise the sinner's Friend ; Him who wasVd us with his blood, Sav'd, and brought us nigh to God. 3 But, how different then our praises, From the thanks we render now ! Well our coldness may amaze us. When we think how much we owe : But no coldness will remain. When that glorious state we ffain. _u «._.,. HBAVEN AND SAINTS TRIUMPHANT. 279 4 Yet, our Lord accepts our praises, Oflfer'd while we sojourn here ; He, on whom th' archangel gazes With delight and holy fear, Hears his people when they sing, And accepts the praise they bring. HYMN 268. C. M. CI OME, Lord, and warm each languid heart, J Inspire each lifeless tongue ; And let the joys of heav'n impart Their influence to our song. 2 Sorrow, and pain, and ev*ry care, And discord there shall cease ; And perfect joy, and love sincere, Adorn the realms of peace. 3 The soul, from sin for ever free. Shall mourn its pow'r no more ; But, cloth'd in spotless purity, Redeeming love adore. 4 There shall the follVers of the Lamb Join in immortal soncs ; And endless honour to his name Employ their grateful tongues. y^ HYMN 269. C, M. THEN I can read my title clear r To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear. And wipe my weeping eyes 280 HYMNS. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And fiery darts be hurl'd, Still I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares, like a wild deluge, come. And storms of sorrow fall, May I but safely reach my home, My God, my heav'n, my all. 4 There, anchored safe, my weary soul Shall find eternal rest ; Nor storms shall beat, nor billows roll, Nor fears assail my breast. HYMN 270. S. M. YOUR harps, ye trembling saints, Down from the willows take ; Loud to the praise of Christ our Lord, Bid ev'ry string awake. 2 Though in a foreign land, We are not far from home ; And nearer to our house above, We ev*ry moment come. 8 His grace shall to the end Stronger and brighter shine ; Nor present things, nor things to come, Shall quench the spark divine. HEAVEN AND SAINTS TRIUMPHANT. 281 4 The time of love will come, When we shall clearly see, Not only that He shed his blood, But each shall say, *' for me.** 5 Blest is the man, O God ! That stays himself on thee ; Who waits for thy salvation, Lord, Shall thy salvation see. HYMN 271. 8, 7. WHEN the world my heart is rendijg. With its heaviest storm of care, My glad thoughts, to God ascending. Find a refuge from despair. 2 There's a hand of mercy near me, Though the waves of trouble roar ; There's an hour of rest to cheer me. When the toils of life are o'er. 3 Happy hour ! when saints are gaining That bright crown they long'd to wear : Not one spot of sin remaining. Not one pang of earthly care. 4 Oh ! to rest in peace forever, Join'd with happy souls above ; Where no foe my heart can sever From the Saviour whom I love ! ^ ^ ^^^ ^.. -i^ ".^\^ \: t^. EMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) ^^ /. A fA y. ^ lllE 1.0 I.I is 14X3 2.5 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.25 1.4 ||<> < 6" - ► '^> o^: Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 M.^^^^^^^ ^ ^^^ ^ ^ J^^^ % V % v^ % ^ w^ 282 HYMNS. 5 Tkis the Lope that shall sustain me, Till life's pilgri j[iage be past ; Fears may vex and troubles pain me, I shall reach my home at last HYMN 272. 8, 7. JESUS, Prince of peace, be near usj Fix in all our hearts thy home ; With thy gracious presence cheer us ; Let thy sacred kingdom come. 2 Raise to heav'n our expectation ; Give our favoured souls to provcf Glorious and complete salvation, In the realms of bliss above. HYMN 273. 8, 7, 7. WHEN we pass through yonder river, « When we reach the farther shore, There's sn end of war forever ; We shall see our foes no more ; All our conflicts then shall cease. Followed by eternal peace. 2 After warfare, rest is pleasant ; Oh ! how sweet the prospect is I Though we toil and strive at present, Let us 'ot repine at this : Toil, and pain, and conflict, past, All endear repose ac last. HBAVBN AND SAINTS TRIUMPHANT. 283 3 Oh ! that hope I how bright, how glorious 1 *Tis his people's blest reward; In the Saviour's strength victorious, They at lengtli behold their Lord : In his kingdom they shall rest, In his love be fully blest. HYMN 274. C. M. HOPE of our hearts, O Lord, appearl Thou glorious star of day ; Shine forth, and chase the dreary night, With all our tears, away 1 2 No resting place we seek on earth, No loveliness we see ; Our eye is on the royal crown, Prepared for us and thee. 8 But, gracious Lord, however bright That crown of joy above. What is it to the brighter hope Of dwelling in thy love ? 4 What to the joy, the deeper joy, Unmingled, pure, and free, Of union with our living Head, Of fellowship with thee ? 5 This joy e'en now on earth is ours; But only. Lord, above. Our hearts without a pang shall know The fulness of thy love. r' 284 HYMNS. HYMN 275. C. M. THE saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make ; Join'd to their Lord in bonds of Iotc, All of his grace partake. 2 One family, we dwell in Him, One church, above, beneath; ^ Though now divided by the stream — The narrow stream — of death. 8 One army of the living God, To his command we bow ; Part of the host have cross'd the flood, And part are crossing now. 4 Lord Jesus, be our constant guide ; Then, when the vord is giv'n, Bid death's cold flood its waves divide. And land us safe in heav'n. HYMN 276. L. M. HOW blest the state of saints above, Perfect in righteousness and love ; Where all is purity, and peace, And holy joys, which never cease I 2 There reigns the Lord whom we adore, Glorious in holiness and pow'r, Array'd in majesty so bright, No mortal eye could bear the sight. ^e, i. m HEAVEN A^D SAINTS TRIUMPHANT. 3 Our Saviour by a heavenly birth, Calls us to holiness on earth, Bids us from paths of sin to fly, And seek the joys above the sky. 4 Then let our first, our chief pursuit, Be holiness in all its fruit : Oh ! seek it in the Saviour's grace. And thus prepare to see his face. w HYMN 277. Double 7's. HO are these array'd in white, Brighter than the noon-day sun ? Foremost of the sons of light, Nearest the eternal throife ? These are they who bore the cross, Faithful to their Master died — Suif 'rers in his righteous cause, Followers of the Crucified. 2 Out of great distress they came ; And their robes, by faith below, In the blood of Christ — the Lamb, They have wash'd as white as snow. More than conquerors, at last, Here they find their trials o'er I They have all their sufferings past, Hunger now and thirst qo moie. 3 He that on the throne doth reign. Them for evermore doth feed ; With the tree of life sustain, To the living fountains lead: # I 286 HYMNS. He shall all their griefs remove, He shall ail their wants supply; God himself, the God of love, Tears shall wipe from ev'ry eye. HYMN 278. L. M. LG I round the throne, at God's right hand, The saints, in countless myriads, stand ; Of ev'ry tongue redeemed to God, Array'd in garments washed in bla^d. 2 Through tribulation great they came ; They bore the cross, despis'd the shame ; From all their labours now at rest, In God's eternal glory bless'd. 3 Hunger and thirst they feel no more ; Nor sin, nor pain, 'lor death deplore: The tears are wip'd from ev'ry eye, And sorrow yields to endless joy. 4 Th^y see their Saviour face to face, Anu sing the triumphs of his grace : Him day and night they ceaseless praise, To Him their loud hosannas raise. 5 « Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain, Through endless years to live and reign : Thou hast redeemed us by thy blood, And made us kings and priests to God I " 3 BVBNDfG. 287 EVBNINO. HYMN 279. 7's. ERE another Sabbath's close, Ere again we seek repose, Lord, our song ascends to thee, At thy feet we bow the knee. 2 For the mercies of the day For this rest upon our way. Thanks to thee alone be given. Lord of earth and King of heav'n. S Whilst this thorny path we tread, May thy love our footsteps lead ; When our journey here is past, May we rest with thee at last. 4 Let these earthly Sabbaths prove Foretaste of our joys above ; While their steps thy pilgrims bend, To the rest which knows no end. HYMN 280. L. M. GLORY to thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light ; Keep me, oh keep me ! King of kings. Beneath thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me. Lord, for thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself, and thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. ■^^ 288 HYMNS. 3 Teach me to live, tbat I may dread The grave as little as my bed : Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at the judgment-day. 4 Oh I may my soul on thee repose, And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close ; Sleep that may me more vigorous mie, To serve my God when I awake. 5 When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply ; Let no ill dreamt disturb my rest. No pow'rs of darkness me molest. 6 Lord, let my soul for ever share The bliss of thy paternal care ; Tis heaven on earth, *tis heav'n above. To see thy face, and slug thy love. HYMN 281. C. M. GREAT SovVeign, let our evening songs Like holy incense rise ; Assist the offerings of our tongues To reach the lofty skies. 2 Through all the dangers of the day, Thy hand was still our guard ; And still to drive our wants away, Thy mercies stood prepared. mm EVENING. 289 3 Perpetual blessings from above Encompass us around, But, ah ! how few returns of love Hath our Kedeemer found 1 4 Yet with these guilty hearts of ours, Lord, to thy cross we flee ; And yield them up, with all tieir powers, To be renewed by thee. HYMN 282. C. M. OLOKD, another day is flown, Aixd w:^j a humble band. Are iTu^et once more before thy throne, To ble&i thy fost'ring hand. 2 And wilt thou bend a list'ning ear To praises weak as ours ? Thou wilt, for thou dost love to hear The song which meekness pours. 3 O let thy grace perform its part, May sinful passions cease ; And shed abroad in ev'ry heart. Thine everlasting peace. 4 Thus pardon'd, cleans'd, entirely thine/ A flock by Jesus led ; The Sun of Righteousness shall shine In glory on our head. 19 HHHPI 290 •t- HYMNS. HYMN 283. L. M. SUN of my sonl, thou Saviour dear ! It is not night if thou be near ; Oh rnay no earth-born cloud arise, To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. ; 2 When round thy wondrous works below, My searching, rapturous glance I throw. Tracing out wisdom, powV, and love, In earth or sky, in stream or grove ; 8 When with dear friends sweet talk I hold, And all the flow'rs of life unfold, Let not my heart within me burn, Except in all I thee discern. 4 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. 5 Abide with me from morn to eve. For without thee I cannot live ; Abide with me when night is nigh. For without thee I dare not die. HYMN 284. 6 lines 8's. AS evW day thy mercy spares. Will bring its trials and its cares, O Saviour ! till my life shall end^ Be thou my counsellor and friend ; Teach me thy precepts all divine, And be thy great example mine. 2 T 2 3 mmmm EVENING. 2 When each day's scenes and labours close, And wearied nature seeks repose ; With pard'ning mercy, richly blest. Guard me^ my Saviour, while I rest ; And as each morning sun shall rise, : O lead me onward to the skies I' 8 And at my life's last setting sun. My conflicts o'er, my labours done, Jesus, thine heav'nly radiance shed, To cheer and bless my dying bed ; And from death's gloom my spirit raise, To see thy face and sing thy praise. HYMN 285. C. M. NOW that the daylight dies away, Ere we lie down and sleep. Thee, Maker of the world, we pray To own us and to keep. 2 Let dreams depart and visions fly, The offspring of the night; Keep us, like shrines, beneath thine eye, x-'ure in our foe's despite. 3 Th:s grace on thy redeem'd confer. Father, co-equal Son, And Holy Ghost the Comforter, Fternal Three in one. mmmmm^^''mmm^ mnirjpMMmnK.i mm 292 HTMKS, HYMN 286. 8, 7. THROUGH the day thy love has spar'd us; When we lay us aown to rest, Through the silent watches guard us, Let no foo our peace molest : Jesus ! thou our guardian be, Sweet it is to trust in thee. 2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes^ Ua and our« ^^reserve from dangers, In thy care may we repose, - And when life's short day is peat. Rest with thee in heav'n at last. DISMISSAL. HYMN 287. 8, 7, 4. LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing. Fill our hearts with joy and peace ; Let us each thy love possessing. Triumph in redeeming grace : * O refresh us, Trav'lling through the wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration For thy gospel's joyful sound ; TAay the fruit of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound : Ever faithful To thy truth may we be found. Rpm mpupp 'd us; DISMISSAL. ' 5s93 8 So whene'er tbe signal's given, Us from earth to call away; Borne on angels' wings to heaven, ^ Glad the summons to obey , May we ever Keign with Christ in endless day* # HYMN :8. L. M. ALMIGHTY Fattier 1 bless the word, Which thro' thy gnice we now have beard ; O may that precbca seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit. 2 We praise thee for the means of grace, Thus in thy courts to seek thy face ; Grant, Lord, that we who worship here, May, sav'd firom sin, in heav'n appear. HYMN 289. 8, 7. MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favour, Kest upon us from above 1 2 Thus may we abide in union With each othei^ and the Lord; And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth can not afford. 294 HYMNS. HYMN 290. L. M. ■pjISMISS us with thy blessing, Lord, A 11 ^*^^P "^ *^ ^eed upon thy word ; All that has been amiss forgive And let thy truth within us^'live. 2 Though we are guilty, thou art good: Wash all our works in Jesu's blood : Give ev'ry troubled soul release ; And bid us all depart in peace. HYMN 291. 4 lines 6% 2 8»s„ r\N what has now been sown, W Ihy blessing, Lord, bestow : I he powV is thine alone n T ^^^® ^* ^P""g ^^^ grow ; V l^^IiT ' *V ab"n<^ant harvest raise, And thou alone shalt have the praise. HYMN 292. L, M. COME, Christian brethren ! ere we part. Join ev'ry voice and ev'ry heart : One solemn hymn to God we raise, Une final song of grateful praise. 2 Christians, we here may meet no mor-, Jjut there is vet a hat^mer s--^--- = And there releas'd from^toiTand pain. Brethren, we ail shall meet again. ' DISMISSAL. 295 3 Now to our God, the Three in One, Be everlasting glory done ; Rehearse, ye saints, the sound again — Let ev*ry voice repeat, Amen ! HYMN 293. 7's. FOR a season calPd to part, Let us now ourselves commend, To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend. 2 Jesus, hear our humble pray'r, Tender Shepherd of thy sheep ; Let thy mercy and thy care. All our souls in safety keep. 3 What we each have now been taught, Let cur memories retain ; May we, if we live, be brought Here to meet in peace again. 4 Then, if thou instruction bless, Songs of praises shall be giv'n ; We'll our thankfulness express Here on earth, and when in heav'n. HYMN 294. L. M. "I" ORD, now we part in thy blest name, in which we here together came. Grant us our few remaining days To work thy will, and spread thy praise I 296 HYMNS. 2 Teach us in life and death to bless in^ «^ .''"' n'^''^*^ ^"^ righteousness ; And gfant us all to meet above, inen shall we better sing thy love. 3 1 isness ; DOXOT OGIES. I. CM. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be glory ; as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. n. S.M. To God the Father, Son, And Spirit, glory be ; As 'twas, and is, and shall be so To all eternity. HI. L.M. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom earth and heav'n adore. Be glory ; as it was of old, Is now, and shall be evermore. IV. As Psalm 37. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n's triumphant host, Be glory ; as in ages past. As now it is, and so shall last, When time itself must be no more. 298 DOXOLOGIBS. V. As Psalm 148. To God the Father, Son, ' And Spirit, ever blest, Eternal Three in One, All worship be add rest ; As heretofore It was, is now, And shall be so For evermore. VI. As Psalm 149. By angels in heav'n Of ev'ry degree. And saints upon earth. All praise oe addrest To God in Three Persons, One God ever blest ; As it has been, now is, And always shall be. VII. L.M. Praise God, from whom all bessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. vm. 7's. Praise the name of Grod most high : rraise Him, all below the sky ; P^'aise Him, all ye heav'nly host ; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost I T DOXOLOGIBS. 299 IX. 8'sand6's. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n's triumphant host, And saints on earth adore, Be glory, as in ages past, As now it is, and so shall last. When time shall be no more. * X. 6 lines 8's. To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, three in one, Be glory in the highest giv'n. By all on earth and all in lieav'n. As was through ages heretofore. Is now, and shall oe evermore. XL 8, 7, 4. Great Jehovah I we adore thee, God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, join*d in glory. On the same eternal throne : Endless praises To Jehovah, three in one. a Wo'« INDEX TO THE SELECTION OF METRICAL PSALMS. riRST LINES. Page According to thy 67 All people that on earth 53 Although sometimes surprised 33 As pants the hart 29 Bless God, ye servants 73 Defend me, Lord Erect your heads 20 18 For ever, and for ever 67 For thee, God, 36 From lowest depths 71 God is our refuge 30 God's perfect law 15 Happy the man 28 Have mercy, Lord 32 How bless' d are they 64 How blest is he " 5 How good and pleasant 48 Page How long wilt thou be angiy 42 How long wilt thou for- get 11 How shall the young 65 How vast must their 72 I strive each action 12 I waited meekly* 27 ;[n thee I put 40 Instruct me in 66 Jehovah reigns 51 Jehovah reigns, let 52 Lot all the just 22 Let all the lands 88 Let me with light 29 Lord, hear my prayer 76 Lord, hear the voice 7 Lord, let me know 26 Lord, who's the happy 11 My soul for help 35 802 FIRST LINES OP PSALMS. Page My soul, inspired 55 My soul, praise, 0. V. 56 My soul with grateful 62 No change of times 13 all ye people 30 O come, loua anthems 49 God, my gracious God 35 God, my heart 33 O God, my heart is fully 59 God, my strength. 0. V. 18 God of Hosts 44 O Israel's Shepherd 43 Lord, thy mercy 24 Lord, to my relief 40 praise the Lord 78 praise the Lord 63 praise the Lord in that 82 praise the Lord with hymns 79 praise the Lord with one 73 praise ye the Lord 81 O render thanks 56 render thanks to God 57 thou, to whom 8 O 'twas a joyful 70 On thee I wait 34 Sing to the Lord Sing to the Lord Page 50 51 ^ 4 Fraise ye tne Lora &y Since I have placed 10 That man is hless'd 60 The dreadful burden 27. The heavens declare 15 The Lord himself 17 The Lord, the only 31 Thee I'll extol 97 This day is God's 64 Though wicked men 24 Thou Lord, by strictest 76 Thou, my God 7 Thou tumest man 47 Through all the chang- ing 23 Thy chastening wrath 25 Thy goodness does 87 Thy gracious favour 45 Thy mercies and thy love 18 Thy mercies. Lord 46 To bless thy chosen race 88 To celebrate thy praise 9 To God I cried 41 To God, the mighty Lord 74 To God your grateful 58 To my complaint 45 To mv request 69 To Sibn's hUl 69 When I pour out 54 Who place on Sion's God 71 Whom should I fear 19 With cheerful notes 63 FIBSI LINES OF PSALMS. 303 Page 50 With glory clad With favour, Lord 51 With my whole heart d 60 With one consent en 27. With restless and re 15 With restless cries 17 31 77 64 en 24 ictest 76 7 % 47 ' lang- 23 rath 25 a 87 ur 45 thy 18 L 46 • en 88 )raise 9 41 Jhty 74 3ful 58 45 » 69 69 64 «* n's 71 , ^ ar 19 BS 63 Page 48 68 75 5S 6 39 Page Ye boundless realms 80 Ye saints and servants of 61 Ye worshippers of Ja- cob's God 16 I Mil INDEX TO TIIH SELECTION OF HYMNS FIRST LIMES. A broken heart, According to thy A cuRTgo to keep Affliction is a Again our earthly Again the day returns AU hail, the great Almighty Father Almighty God ' And can my heart Angels, from the Angels, roll the Another six days A pilgrim through Approach, mv soul Arise my soul Arm of the Lord As by the light As ev'ry day As o*er the past Aq when the weai V Awake, and sine Awake, my soul Awake our souls Page 118 156 200 218 86 97 260 293 180 220 110 137 97 134 121 199 172 201 290 123 273 261 85 198 Page Before Jehovah's 234 Behold the Lamb 128 Behold the Saviour 133 Behold the throne 228 Beset with snares 208 Bless'd Saviour 128 Bless, Lord 184 Blest be the 140 Blest be the tie 216 Bless'd is the man 202 Blow ye the trumpet 270 Bread of heaven 168 Brethren, let us 216 Brethren, let us join 252 Brightest and best 114 Bright was the , 114 Children of the 211 Christians, awake 112 Christians, the glorious 175 Christ is cone up 143 Christ, the Lord 136 Come, Christian ^ , 294 Come, gracious Spirit 14T Dark \ Day of Dismis Dread FIRST LINES OF HYMNS. ' 805 Page 234 128 133 228 208 128 184 140 216 202 270 168 216 252 114 . 114 211 3 112 >rious 175 143 1S6 294 Jpirit 147 Piifffl Come, Holv Ghost 145 Come, Holy Spirit 146 Come, let iis nil unite 258 Come, let us join 250 Come, Lord, and v/arm 279 Come, sound his praise 250 Come, thou all 149 Come, thou fount 264 Come, thou lon^ 111 Come weary souls 231 Come ye sinners 271 Come ye that lovo 249 Come ye who lovo 107 Come ve who lovo 264 Command thy blessing 92 Crowns of glory 148 Dark was the night 130 Day of judgment 195 Dismiss us with 294 Dread Jehovah 181 Eternal source 186 Ere another Sabbath's 287 Page Forth from the dark 167 Forth in thy name 204 For Zion's sake 170 Fountain of mercy 186 From all that dwell 174 From Calvary's cross 125 From cv'ry stonny 228 From Greenland's icy 172 238 153 150 Far from these narrow 274 Far from the world 214 Father, how wide Father, in whom Father of heaven Father of mercies, bow 162 Father of mercies 243 Father of mercies send 170 Father, whate'er 223 Few arc the hours 84 For a season ^ 295 Forgiveness! 'tis 267 For mercies countless 248 20 166 162 140 Glorious things (ilory be to God Glory, glory to Glory to thee my God 287 (ilory to the Father 16 S God, in the gospel 247 God moves in a 241 God of mercy 16. God of mv life 247 Go to dark' Gethsemane 180 Grace! 'tis a joyful 266 Grateful notes and 244 Great God, let children 166 Great God of Abra'am 178 Great God, this 100 ^-eat God! what 197 Great Shepherd 91 Great Sov'reign 288 Great the joy 212 Guide us, thou 204 Hail the day 141 Happy the child 167 Happy the heart 215 Hark! ten thousand S'^S Hark! the glad sound 102 Hark ! the herald ivo Hark ! the solemn 177 Hark! the voice 182 '\m MM 306 FIRST LINES OP HYMNS. 11 J' .,j ^ i- 'ik- Paife Heavenly Teacher 150 He dies I the friend 138 Holy Spirit from 148 Hope of our hearts 283 Hos>anna to the living 96 How beauteous 161 How blest the state 284 How condescending 127 How precious is 176 How sweet the hour 194 How sweet the 262 I asked the Lord 122 I lay my sins 122 ril praise my Maker 245 In Israel's fane 169 Inspire my soul 205 In thy presence 90 In trouble and in grief 226 I sing th' Almighty 2&4 Israel, in ancient days 126 Jehovah, Lord of 239 Jerusalem, my happy 276 Jesus, exalted 214 Jesus, hail, whose 105 Jesus, I love 262 Jesus. I my cross 213 Jiibu- ( jrecious 256 Jtv^!., .; thy 119 Jdsus, prince of 282 Jesu, refuge 219 Jesufe, rising 139 Jesus shall reign 253 Jesus, and shall it ever 210 Jesus, Shepherd 209 Jesus, the name 260 Jesus, thy Church 108 Page Jesus, we lift 164 Jesus, we thy pror.ise 281 Jesus, where'er thy 91 Join all the glorious 256 Join all ye servants 246 King of kings 264 Lamb of God ' 200 Let Zion's watchmen 161 Let us love 257 Let us sing for we 278 Let us witti a 287 Light of those 2"2 Lo ! God is here S7 Lo ! He comea with 196 Lo ! in the east 1 15 Lo ! round the throne 286 Look down, Lord 169 Look, ye saints 144 Lord, dismiss us 292 Lord, how delightful 94 Lord, in the morning 93 Lord, in thy presence 184 Lord, look on all 182 Lord, now we part 295 Lord of earth thy 236 Lord of heaven 182 Lord of the Sabbath 102 Lord of the worlds 88 Lord, teach us how 229 Lord, thou hast 202 Lord, thou hast set 99 Lord, we come 87 Lord, when ouroff 'rinsrs 170 Lord, when we bend 120 Love divine, all love . 269 It I Page 164 ror.ise 281 thy 91 •ions 256 unts 246 264 200 hmen 161 257 we 278 287 2'=;2 3 87 tvith 196 115 throne 286 Lord lb9 144 s 292 :htfui 94 ming 93 jseiice 184 11 182 )art 295 iiy 236 182 3bath 102 rids 88 how 229 202 set 99 87 off'rinss 170 bend 120 .love . 269 FIRST LINES OF HYMNS. 307 Mav the craco of Mighty God, while Morning breaks upon My Father's house Mv God, mj MV God! the spring My Saviour, is thy Not all the blood 129 Nothing know we 105 Now begin th«5 261 Now that the cu^ylight 291 Now ihat the sua is 206 Pf\f;:c 293 106 137 275 187 268 155 O'er the gloomy Oft in sorrovr O God, our help in O God,, thy saving Oh ! lor a faith Oh! for a heart Oh! for a thousand Oh \ if we know Oh! send God's holy Oh! what a bright Lord, another day Lord, my best Lord! turn not thy One there is above On what has now been 294 thou from whom 222 thou! who art 163 Our souls shall 171 Pardoned thro' redeeming 155 .-^, , 1 ! ,,tf 2«^7 Pour out thy spint 18U Praise, praise 240 174 207 18£ 193 224 226 263 177 176 276 289 224 116 254 Pftga Quiet, Lord, my 225 Kejoice in Jesu's birth 112 Rejoice, the Lord 142 Rise, my soul 277 Rock ot Ages 126 Salvation ! the 265 S-^t'iour, when in dust 117 158 159 203 288 113 188 240 272 146 149 120 290 221 101 270 See, i> rael's gentle Soldiers of Christ So let our lips Songs of praiae I Sons of niii. t)ohold 1 Sov' reign of i.ll Sov'reign Ruler Sound the loud Spirit of holiness Spirit of mercy Stay, thou oft gdeved Sun of my soul Sure refuse of Sweet is the work Sweet the moments The day of wrath 195 Thee we adore 192 The happy morn 136 The Lord my pasture 241 The Lord shall come 103 The pastor's voice There is a book There is a land /rhe saintd on earth Th J spacious This dav be grateful This iii the day This stone to thee 191 235 273 284 233 136 98 164 308 FIKST LINES OP HYMNS. Hi Page Thou art gone 190 Thou art the way 252 Thou boundless 208 Though eft we hear 89 Thou God of power 95 Through the day thy 292 Time by moments 187 'Tis mv happiness 217 ♦Tis finished, so the 133 To him that lov'd 104 To God the Father 151 To-morrow, Lord 194 *Twas on that dark 157 We bid thee welcome 164 Welcome, sweet day 100 We've no abiding 192 What various 227 When all thy mercies 242 Page When gathering 218 When 1 can read 279 When I survey 131 When the heart 124 When the world my 281 When we pass through 282 Where high the 230 While shepherds 109 While thee I seek 210 While through this 275 Who are these array'd 285 Whom have we, Lord 206 Why do we mourn 188 Why those fears 221 With joy we meditate 259 Witness ye men 160 Ye servants of the 248 Your harps, ye 280 li .;iu Page 218 279 181 124 ny 281 •ough 282 230 109 : 210 is 275 ray'd 286 Lord 206 n 188 221 itate 259 160 le 248 280