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PITILADELPHIA: James A« Moore, 1220 and 1222 Sansom Street** 1876, ■ ) These Seleotions firom the Book of Common Prayer of the Reformed Episcopal. Charch are printed flrom the stereotyped plates of the Standard Prayer Book, for tl^e more conyenlent use of new congregations. (Signed) B. B. Leaoook, Marshall B. Shith, V Thomas H. Powers, ' Hbbbbbt B. Turner. The paging of these Selections is uniform with that in the various editions of the Prayer-book. It will be found at the bottom of the pages. COK'TENTS. Declaration of Principles, opposite Morning Prayer. The Order for Morning Prayer, - - 1 The Order for Evening Prayer, - - - 28 An Alternat/d Order of Evening Prayer, - 44 Special Piayers and Thanksgivings, for use before the two final Prayers of Morning and Evening Service, - - . - 53 The Order for the Administration of the Lord's Supper, or the Holy Communion. - 76 Selections of Psalms, for use instead of the Psahns for the Day, at the Discretion of the Minister, 445 Articles of Religion. Hymns. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES or THB REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Adopted Heoemher »dt 1873, I. The Reformed Epi^qopal Church, holding "the faith once delivered unto the saints," declares its belief in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the Word of God, and the sole Rule of Faith and Practice; in the Creed "commonly called the Apo^ ties* Creed ;" in the Divine institution of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper ; and in the doctrines of grace substantially as they are set forth in the Thirty-nine Articles of Keligion. II. This Church recognizes and adheres to Episcopacy, not as of divine right, but as a very ancient and desirable form of church polity. III. This Church, retaining a Liturgy which shall not be imperative or repressive of freedom in prayer, accepts the Book of Common Prayer, as it was revised, proposed, and recommended for use by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, A. D. 1785, reserving full liberty to alter, abridge, enlarge, and amend the same, as mav seem most conducive to the edification of the people, "provided that the substance of the faith be kept entire." IV. This Church condemns and rejects the following erro- neous and sf range doctrines as contrary to God's Word; First, Th it the Church of Christ exists unly in one order or form of ecclesiastical polity: Second, Tha' Christian ministers are "priests" in another sense iiian that in which all believers are "a royal priesthood :" Third, That the Lord's Table is an altar on which the oblation of the Body and Blood of Christ is offered anew to the Father i Fourth, That the Presence of Christ in the Lord's Sup- per is a presence in the elements of Bread and Wine : Fifths That Regeneration is inseparably connected with Baptism. THE ORDER FOR one in m "a. MORNING PRAYER T[ The Minister shall begin the Morning Prayer by reading one or mure of the following Sen- tences. THE Lord is in his holy temple ; let all the earth keep silence before him. ira6. ii, 20. From the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, my i^ame shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my ^ame, and a pure offering : for my Name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts. MaL i, 11. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. St John iv, 24. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm xix, 14. When 'the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath com- mitted, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Uzek, xviii, 27. I acknowledge my transgressions ; and my sin is ever before me. Psalm li, 3. 1 1 MORNING PRAYER. Hide thy face from my sins; and blot out all my iniquities. Psalm li, 9. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm li, 17. Rend your heart, and not your gar- ments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repent- eth him of the evil. Joel ii, 13. To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him ; neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws which he set before us. Dan. ix, 9, 10. Lord, correct me, but with judg- ment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. Jer, x, 24; Psalm vi, 1. Repent ye ; for the kingdom of heaven J... at hand. St Matt iii, 2. 1 will arise, and go to my father, and will say unto him. Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. St Luke XV, 18, 19. Enter not into judgment with thy ser- vant; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Psalm cxliii, 2. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is 2 MORNING PRAYER. , faithful and just to forgive us our sins^ and to cleanse us from all unrighteous- ness. 1 John i, 8, 9. FOR ADVENT. Behold he cometh with clouds; and every eve shall see him, and they also which pierced him ; and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Rev. i, 7. He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Jtev. xxii, 20. Repent ye : for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. St, Matt iii, 2. FOR CHRISTMAS. "When the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians iv, 4. 5. FOR EPIPHANY. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John i, 14. FOR GOOD FRIDAY. All we like sheep have gone astray; we 8 MORNING PRAYER. have turned every man to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah liii, 6. Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree. 1 Peter ii, 24. FOR EASTER. T am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. Johnxi, 25. FOR ASCENSION DAY. Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive ; thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Psalm Ixviii, 18. FOR WHITSUNDAY. "When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father: even the Spirit of truth which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. John XV, 26. FOR TRINITY SUNDAY. Through him we have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Ephesians ii, 18. 1[ Then the Minister shall say, DEARLY beloved brethren, the Scrip- ture moveth us, in sundry places, to acknowledge and confess our manifold MORNING PH^YER. Bins and wickedness, and that we should not disbemble nor cloak them before the face of Almighty God, our heavenly Father, but confess them with an humble, low^ly, penitent, and obedient heart; to the end that we may obtain forgiveness of the same, by his infinite goodness and mercy. And although we ought, at all times, humbly to acknowledge our sins before God ; yet ought we chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together, to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hand"^, to set forth his most worthy praise, to heai his most holy word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore, I pray and beseech you, as many as are here present, to accompany me, with a pure heart and humble voice, unto the throne of the heavenly grace, saying; — IT A General Confession, to be said by the whole Congregation, with the Minister, all kneeling. ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred and strayed from thy ways, like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And 5 MOR N|Na PRAYER. / I we have done those things which we ought not to have done : And there is no health in UB But thou, Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults, liestore thou those who are penitent; Ac- cording to thy promises declared unto mankind, in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake ; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life ; To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. Tf The Minister, still kneeling, shall say the follow- ing Prayer. ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father; who, of thy great mercy, hast pro- mised forgiveness of sins to all those who, with hearty repentance and true faith, turn unto thee; have mercy upon us; pardon and deliver us from all our sins; confirm and strengthen us in all goodness ; and bring us to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. T[ The people shall answer here, and at the end of every prayer, Amen. If Then the Minister shall say the Lord's Prayer ; the people repeating it with him, both here and wheresoever else it is used in Divine Service. OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hal- lowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom 6 MORNING PRAYER. ua; ins; 588; dof rer; and [al- lom come. Thy will be done on earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. % Then likewise he shall say, O Lord, open thou our lips. * • Answer. And our mouth shall 'show forth thy praise. ' • Minister. God, make»speed to sa^e us. Answer, Lord, make haste to help us. ^ Here, all standing up, the Minister shall say, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Minister. Praise ye the Lord. Answer. The Lord's I^ame be praised. ^ Then shall be said or sung the following Anthem, except on those days for whic^ other Anthems are appointed. •• Venite, Exaltemxis Domino. OCOME, let us siAglunto the^ Lord, let us heartily rejofee 4n thd strength of/ our saltation. ,.^j. K --^ .. =^* . -7 • • MORNING PRAYER. Let US come before his presence withi thanksgiving, and show ourselve^ glad in\ him with Ipsalm^ For the Lord is a [great God; and a great) King ^bove allj gods. In his hand are all the corners of the! earth; and the strength of the\ hills islhis/ also. The sea^is his^and heimade it; and his hands prebared thej drvi land. ' "0 come; let us woi-ship, and (fall [down; and kne^l before thejLoRD our [Maker. *For he^is me (Lord our\ God; and we are the people** of his pasture, and the| sheep ofjhis^and. O worship the Lord lin the beauty of j holiness; let the whole eartfilstand m\ awe' ofjhim. I For he cometh, for he cometh id judge the I earth ; and with righteousness to judge the world, and [the people j with his truth. ' T Then shall follow a portion of the Psalter. After which may be said or sung, the Gloria Patrij or else the Gloria in Excelsis, Gloria Patri, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the be^nning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 8 . # m ■St A- MORNING PRAYER. 3 with/ lad in\ and a >f thej isj his/ id his lown ; er. tid we i the] ity of ijawe' iudge IB to Ih his I After rij or Leu. H Or this. Gloria in Excelsis. GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee, for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God. Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. T[ Then shall be read the first Lesson, from the Old Testament. After which shall be said or sung the following Anthem. ^ Note, that before every Lesson, the Minister shall say, Here heginneth such a Chapter ^ or- Verse of such a Chapter J of such a Book : And after every Lesson, Here endeth the first or the second Lesson. Te Deum Ijaudamus, - " \. ^ We prai^ thee, P^God; we acknowl- edge thee t^ be the\LoRD. MORNING -GRAYER. All the earth doth kvorship/ thee,! the Father! evemasting. * To thee 'all An^el^ cry ^oud; the Heavens, and] all thelPowers thei/ein. To thee Cherubim and^Serapnim con^ I tinuall^dojcrv, > ' Holy' Holy/Holy, Lord God ofjSabaoth. Heayen ana earth are fuU^of fhe Maje^y offthytelojfy. \ ^ The glorious company/ of the Apostles praise'lthee. ^ ; ^ ^T^Ee goodly fellowship/ of the [Prophets praise^thee; , . TEe nobl6 army offMartyrs prais^/thee. The holy Church throughout] all the/ world doth jackliowjiedgi thee I I ^, ThrfF^hcl^ofanjinjanit4Maie^y; Ji Thine adpmble, true, and/only [Son; VAl&o the|Holy]Ghost, the [Coirfforlfer. Thoi/ art thelKing pi^Glorv, OlChnst. Thou art the everlasting 1 Son off the Fattier. * ^ ^ When thou tookest upon thee to driver man, thou didsf humble thyself to be Dorn of a Yirffin. When thou hadst Overcome the sharp- ness of \death, thou didst open the King-'' dom of jHeaven tojall belifevers. Thou' sittest at the righTlhand of [God, in^'theplory |of the|Father/ . -^ 10 (I MORNING PRAYER. / We believe that\thou shalt/come to|be f ourffudge. ^ We therefore pray thee, \ help thyf ser- vants, whom thou hast redeemed\with thy/ precious! blood. Make them to be numbered^with th^^ Saints, intiglory Werlasting. / O LoRD^save tny^eople, and/bless thine( herija^. . / Govern |bhem, andflift them\up foijbver. Dayjby day we|magnlfy|thee; ^ And^ejworship thj| ifame evert world withWtend. ^ * Voucliiafe, O uJORD, to keep us this[day witliout sin. ^ . , » O LoRD^ have \ mercy upbn us, have me4cy udon us. / ^ O Lord, let thy mercylbe udon us, as^ ourftrust^is inUhep. * / " O Lord, in me6|have lltrusted; let mel n even be conVounded. ^ ^ % Then shall be read the second Lesson, t.i,i£en out . of the New Testament. And after that the follow- ing Anthem. Jubilate Deo, Psalm c. 01 BS joyful in the LoRD,|all y^ lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come berore his Ipresence \rith a\song. Be ye sure that the LoRD^;he is'^od, it is he that hath made us,\and not we our- 11 ^ r \t i i I ' /i iii MORNING PRArER. selves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way ihto his gates with thanksgiving, and into his/ courts with / praise; be thankful unto him, and [speak good |of his! IN'ame. ' For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is / eveHasting; and his truth endureth from genei/ation to /generation. 1[ Or this. Bmedictits, St. Luke i, 68. BLESSED be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people ; And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us in the house of his servant David; As he spake by the mouth of his holy Prophets, which have been since the world began; That we should be saved from our ene- mies, and from the hand of all that hate us. If Then shall be said the Apostles' Creed, by the Minister and the people, standing: And any churches may insert after the words, Was cru- crfiedy dead, and buried ^ the words, He descended into Hell, or the words, He went into the place of departed spirits. T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, 1 Maker of Heaven and Earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our 12 \ MOANING PRAYER, Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; The third day he rose from the dead; He ascended into Heaven; And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The Holy Catholic Church — the Communion of Saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen. IF Or this. I BELIEVE in one God, he Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all things visible and invisible : And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds; God of God, Li^ht of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men, and for our salva- tion, came down from Heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was cruci- fied also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures, 2 ^ U MORNING PRAYER. and ascended into Heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is wor- shiped and glorified. Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one Catholic and Apostolic Church'; I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the Life of the w^orld to come. Amen. [Note. By " One Catholic ansd Apostolic Church " is signified " The blessed company of all faithful people ;" and by ^* One Baptism for the remission of sins " the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.] ^ Then the Minister shall say, The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. 3Iinister. Let us pray. O Lord show thy mercy upon us. An6wer. And grant us thy salvation. Minister, God, make clean our hearts within us. Answer. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. . o 14 i r MORNING PRAYER. f Then may follow the Collect for the day, except when the Communion Service is read ; and then the Collect for the day shall be omitted here. A Collect for Peace, OGOD, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom ; Defend us thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies ; that we, surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Collect for Grace, OLORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into anv kind of danger; but that all our doings, being ordered by thy governance, may be right- eous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, T[ The two following Prayers, for the Queen and the Royal Family, to be read only when the Litany ia omitted. A Prayer for the Queen^s Majesty, OLORD, our heavenly Father, High and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, 15 MORNING PRAYER. I i t I I i i ! i *i ^ the only Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth ; Most heartily we beseech thee with thy favor to behold our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen VICTORIA; and so replenish her with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that she may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts ; grant her m health and prosperity long to live; strengthen her that she may vanquish and overcome all her enemies; and finally, after this life, may she attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, A Prayer for the Boyal Family, ALMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless Albert Edicard Prince of Wales ^ the Prmeess of Wales, and all the Roval Family: Endue them with thy Holy Spirit; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, ^ The LITANY, or General Supplication, which may be used at Morning Service, and at other times, as the Minister shall think fit. OGOD the Father, of heaven; have mercy upon us miserable sinners. 16 MORNINa PRAYER. God the Father^ of heaven', have mercy upon us miserable sinners, God the Son, Redeemer of the world; have mercy upon us miserable sinners. God the Son, Redeemer of the world; have mercy upon us miserable sinners, God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son; have mercy upon us miserable sinners. God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son; have mercy upon us miserable sinners, O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God; have mercy upon us miserable sinners. holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God; have mercy upon us miserable sinners. Remember not. Lord, our offences, nor ^he offences of our forefathers; neither X take thou vengeance of our sins; spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed witn thy most pre- cious blood, and be not angry with us forever. Spare us good Lord. From all evil and mischief; from sin ; from the crafts and assaults of the devil ; from thy wrath, and from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us. 17 MORNIXa PRAYER. From all blinlness of heart; from pride, vain-glory, and hypocrisy; from envy, ha- tred, and malice, and all uncharitableness, Good Lord, deliver us» Prom all inordinate and sinful affec- tions; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil, Good Lord, deliver tis. From liffhtning and tempest; from plague, pestilence, and famine; from battle and murder, and from sudden death. Good Lord, deliver us. From all sedition, privy conspiracy, and rebellion; from all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy word and commandment, Good Lord, deliver us. By the mystery of thy holy Incarna- tion; by thy holy ^"ativity and Circumci- sion ; by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Tempt tation. Good Lord, deliver us. By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death and Burial ; by thy glorious Resur- rection and Ascension ; and by the coming of the Holy Ghost, Good Lord, deliver us. In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment, 18 MORNING PRAYER. Oood Lord, deliver us. We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God ; and that it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church uni- versal in the right way; We beseech thee to hear us^ good Lord. That it may please thee to keep and strengthen in the true worshipping of thee, m righteousness and holiness of life, thy Servant Victoria, our most gracious Queen and Governour ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to rule her heart in thy faith, fear, and love, and that she may evermore have affiance in thee, and ever seek thy honor and glory ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to be her de- fender and keeper, giving her the victory over all her enemies ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and pre- serve Albert Edward Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales^ and all the Royal Family ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and preserve ail Christian Rulers and Magis- trates ; giving them grace to execute jus- tice, and to maintain truth ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 19 MORNING PRAYER. f ' i li ;,fii ill That it may please thee to illuminate all Ministers of the Gospel with true knowl- edge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living they may set it forth, and show it accord- ingly ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. ^ That it may please thee to send forth laborers into thy harvest; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 1^ That it may please thee to bless and ^keep all thy people; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give to all thy people increase of grace, to hear meekly thy word, and to receive it with pure affection, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are deceived ; We beseech thee to hear us^ good Lord. That it may please thee to strengthen 20 MORNING PRATER. late all knowl- d; and living accord- ORD. a forth ORD. 5SS and ORD. J to all ORD. '^e us a igently ORD. e to all hear it with e fruits DRD. ig into erred, )RD. igthen such as do stand, and to comfort and help the weak-hearted, and to raise up those who fall, and finally to beat down Satan under our feet; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to succor, help, and comfort all who are in danger, neces- sity, and tribulation ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to preserve all who travel by land or by water, all wo- men in the perils of child-birth, all sick persons, and young children, and to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to defend, and provide for, the fatherless children, and widows, and all who are desolate and oppressed ; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to have mercy upon all men; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, x>Qrsecutor8, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give and pre- serve to our use the kindly fruits of the 21 MORNING PRAYER. I f iilh \l Mi I > i \ i i ;m earth, so that in due time we may enjoy them; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give us true repentance, to forgive us all our sins, negligences, and ignorances, and to endue us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, to amend our lives according to thy holy word; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us. Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us, O Lamb of God, who takest away the eins of the world ; Grant us thy peace. O Lamb of God, who takest away the eins of the world ; Have mercy upon us, f The Minister may, at his discretion, begin the Litany here, or omit all that follows, to the Prayer, " We humbly beseech thee^ Father, ^^ etc. [O Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us, Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon ms. Lord, have mercy \tpon vs. 22 MORNING PRAYER. ay the 5gin the to the ler," etc. ^■Ar If Then shall the Minister, and the people with him, say the Lord's Prayer, if it has not previously been said. OUR Father, who art in Heaven, HaU lowed be thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, aa we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation ; but de- liver us from evil. Amen. ^ Minister. Lord, deal not with us ac- cording to our sins. Answer. Neither reward us according to our iniquities. OGOD, merciful Father, who despisest not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as are sorrowful; mercifully assist our prayers which we make before thee in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils which the craft and subtilty of the devil or man worketh against us may, by thy good providence, be brought to nought ; that we, thy servants, being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us, for thy name^s sake. 23 \\.\ MORNING PRAYER. I') ' h i! h'M hi: OGOD, we have heard with our eaw, and our fathers have declared unto us, the noble works that thou didst in their days, and in the old time before them. Lord, arisey help us, aiid deliver us, for thine honor. Grlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. From our enemies defend us, O Christ. Graciously/ look upon our afflictions. With pity behold the sorrows of our hearts. Mercifully forgive the sins of thy people. Favorably with mercy hear our prayers. Son of David, have mercy upon us. Both now and ever, vouchsafe to hear ns, O Christ. Graciously hear tts, Christ; graciously hear us, Lord Christ. Minister. O Lord, let thy mercy be showed upon us ; Answer. As we do put our trust in thee. TI7E humbly beseech thee, O Father, » » mercifully to look upon our infirmi- ties; and, for the glory of thy name, turn from us all those evils that we most justly 24 MORNING PRAYER. hav^e deserved; and grant that, in all ouf troubles, we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy; and evermore serve thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy honor and glory, through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesua Christ our Lord. Amen, A Prayer for the Governor General of Canada. LORD of all power and mercy, we earnestly beseech thee to assist, with thy favor, the Governor General appointed by our Sovereign Lady the Queen, over this Dominion of Canada: cause him, we pray thee, to walk before thee, and the people committed to his charge, in truth and righteousness; and enable him to use his delegated power to thy glory, to the Eublic good, and to the advancement of is own salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. \A Prayer for the Parliament of Canada. MOST Gracious God, we humbly beseech thee, as for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Her Ma- jesty's other dominions in general, so especially for this Dominion of Canada and the Parliament thereof, at this time assembled : that thou wouldst be pleased to direct and prosper all their consulta- tions to the advancement of thy glory, the 8 25 I !' ii! )' Ji 8 M f 1! MORNING PRAYER. good of thy Church, the safety, honor and welfare of our Sovereign and this Domin- ion: that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeavors, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations. These, and all other ne- cessaries, for them, for us, and thy whole Church, we humbly beg in the name, and through the mediation of Jesus Christ, our most blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.'] A General Thanksr/iving, to be said by the People, with the Minister. ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies, we, thine unworthy servants, do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving kindness to us, and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preserv ation, and all the blessings of this life ; but above all, for thine inesti- mable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be un- feignedly thankful, and that we may show fortli thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives ; by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in .26 MORNING PRAYER. r and oniin- dered >n the ;eand n and IS for er ne- whole e, and 3t, our men.'] hy the rcies, 3 give is for ess to )r our 5sing8 nesti- world neans And, ise of t)e un- show s, but othy ee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. f Here may be used any of the occasional prayers, or extemporaneous prayer. A General Supplkation. ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy Xame thou wilt grant their requests; Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them ; granting us in this world loiowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. 2 Cor. xiii, 14. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Ameti, Here cndeth the Order of Morning Prayer. 2.7 ■ . ■'*■ THE ORDER FOR EVENING PRAYER i. I : I I ^ ' I I hi;, :;: ^ The Minister shall begin the Evening Prater by reading one or more of the foUowing Sen- tences. THE Lord is in his holy temple ; let all the earth keep silence before him. Hah, ii, 20. From the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, my Name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my Name, and a pure offering : for my Name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts. MaL i, 11. God is a Spirit : and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. St, John iv, 24. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lokd, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm xix, 14. When the wicked man tumeth away from his wickedness that he hath com- mitted, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Ezeh xviii, 27. 3* 28 EVENING PRAYER. live. I acknowledge my transgressions; and xny sin is ever before me. Psalm, li, 3. Hide thy face from my sins; and blot out all my iniquities. Psalm li, 9. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm li, 17. Rend your heart, and not your gar- ments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repent- eth him of the evil. Joel ii, 13. To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him; neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws which he s ^t before us. Dan, ix, 9, 10. Lord, correct me, but with judg- ment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. Jer. x, 24 ; Psalm vi, 1. Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. St. Matt, iii, 2. 1 ^vill arise, and go to my father, and will say unto him. Father, T have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. St. Luke XV, 18, 19. Enter not into judgment with thy ser- vant; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Psa^m cxliii, 2. 29 \ EVENING PRAYER. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; hut if we confess our sins, God is fiiithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteous- ness. 1 John i, 8, 9. f Then the Minister shall say, DEARLY beloved brethren, the 8cri}> ture raoveth us in sundry places, to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, and that we should not dissemble nor cloak them befoi'e the face of Almighty God, our heavenly Father, but confess them with an humble, lowly, penitent, and obedient heart; to the end that we may obtain foirgivenesa of the same, by his infinite goodness and mercy. And although we ought, at all times, humbly to acknowledge our sina before God; yet ought we chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together, to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy word, and to ask those things which are requisite a^ J necessary, as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore, I pray and beseech you, as many as are here present, to accompany me, with a 30 iv > EVENING PRAYER. 8ina M lO to m ;her» M efita 1 ) set 'f r hia :1 inga well 1 re, I 1 are m th a m pure heart and humble voice, unto the throne of the heavenly grace, saying : — ^ A General Confession, to be said by the whole Congregation, with the Minister, all kneeling. ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred and strayed from thy ways, like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done : And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent: According to thy pro- mises declared unto mankind, in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciM Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life; To the glory of thy holy !N^ame. Amen. ^ The Minister, still kneeling, shall say the follow- ing prayer for forgiyeness. ALMIGHTY G<>d, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he 81 i i A I: 4 1 EVENIN;J PRAYER. may turn from his wickedness and live, pardon and accept, we beseech thee, all those who truly repent and unfeignedly believe thy holy Gospel. Grant us. true repentance and thy Holy Spirit, that those things may please thee which we do at this present ; and that the rest of our life hereafter may be pure and holy ; so that at the last we may come to thy eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. ^ The people shall answer here, and at the end of every Prayer, Amen, 1[ Then the Minister shall say the Lord's Prayer, the People repeating it with iiim, both here, and wheresoever else it is used in Divine Service. OUR Father, who art in Heaven, Hal- lowed be thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And •forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead ns snot into temptation; But deliver us frora evil : For thine is the kingdom, and the ;power, and the glory, for ever and e/er. Amen. 1[ Then likewise ho shall say, , X) I/oitD, open thou our lips; Answer, And our mouth skall show fasik tthy praise. 32 EVENING PRAYER. ledly . tnie those do at ir life > that ternal ). end of t*rayer, sre, and rice. ,Hal. igdom , as it daily ses, as st us ; ; But is the show Minister, O God, make speed to save na. Answer. O Lord, make haste to help us. ^.Here, all standing up, the Minister shall say, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; Answer, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Minister, Praise ye the Lord. Answer, The Lord^s name be praised. f Then shall follow a portion of the Psalter. After which may be said or sung the Gloria Patri, or else the Gloria in Excdsis, Gloria Pairi, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; As it was in the begmning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. t Or this. Gloria in Excelsis, GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee, for thy great glory, Lord God, heavenly king, God the Father Almighty. Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ; Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins 33 1-1 rA ■: I 11! [* s I EVENING PRAYER. of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of Grod the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. ^ Then^all be read the first Lesson from the Old Testament, After which shall be said or sung the following Anthem. If Note, That befoTe every Lesson, the Minister shall say, Here beginneth such a Chapter^ or Verse of such a 'Chapter, of such a Book : And after every Lesson, jGTere endeth the first or the second Lesson, Cantate Domino, Psalm xcviii. OSI^N'G unto the Lord a new song ; for he hath done marvelous things. With his own right hand, and with his holy arm, hath he gotten himself the vie tory The Lord declared his salvation; his rightoousness hath he openly showed in the sight of ^e heathen. He hath i^ememhered his mercy and itruth itoward the house of Israel ; and all 84 ■M EVENING PRAYER. Thou takest e our bhand n us. ity art th the glory the Old or sung Minister iptevj or k: And first or g; for !y and nd all the ends of the world have seen the sal- vation of our God. Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands; sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the Lord upon the harp ; sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms, O show yourselves jc»yful before the Lord, the King. Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is ; the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth. With righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. H Or this. Bonum est confiteri. Psalm xcii. IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most Highest ; To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning, and of thy truth in the night season; Upon an instrument of t^n strings, and upon the lute; upon a loud instrument, and upon the harp. For thou. Lord, hast made me glad I -, ^C'7 "trr- -;i,- mm i: I If i'iA li EVENING PRAYER. through thy works ; and I will rej oice in giv- ing praise for the operations of thy hands. ^ Then shall be read the second Lesson, taken oat of the New Testament. ^ And after that^ shall be sun^ or said this Anthem. Deus misereatur. Psalm Ixvii. GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us, and show us the light of his counte- nance, and be merciful unto us ; That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God; ye' \, let all the people praise thee. O let the nations rejoice and be glad ; for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God; yea, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase; and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us; and all tlie ends of the world shall fear him. ^ Or this. Benedic, anirna mea. Psalm ciii. PRAISE the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits : m .■■> EVENING PRAYER. IglV- nds. in out I them. JS US, unte- jarth, ; ye'""., glad; >usly, ; yea, 1 her God, ids of I that ne. brget ■■% Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities ; Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and lovipg- kindness. O praise the LorD, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength; ye that fiilfill his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his word. O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts ; ye servants of his that do his pleasure. O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of his, in Bill places of his dominion : praise thou the Lord, O my soul. f Then shall he said the Apostles'' Oreed, by the Minister and the People, standing: And any churches may insert after the words, Was cru- eijied^ dead^ and buried^ the words. He descended into Hell,, or the words, He went into the place of departed spirits. I BELIEVE in God the Father Al- ' mighty, Maker of heaven and earth : A^nd in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; The third day he rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the 37 •■'» i H I I EVENING PRATER. Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I helieve in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church — the Communion of Saints ; The forgiveness of sins ; The resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting. Amen. T[ Or this, I BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and i 1 things visible and invisible: Anu n one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men, and for our salva- tion, came down from Heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was cruci- fied also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures, aud ascended into Heaven, And sitteth on the riglit hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both id the dead; Whose the quick and the shall have no end. kingd< And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the 38 EVENING PRAYER. L. holy 1 of The Life ather larth, e: J only ^f his God, God, tance were salva- was irgin Icriici- Ile d day (tures, 5th on id he both [gdoiu s, the Lord and Giver of Life, Wlio proeeodetli from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is wor- shiped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one Catholic and Apostolic Church ; I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the Life of the world to come. Amen. [Note. By ' ' One Catholic and Apostolic Church '* is signified " The blessed company of all faithful people ;" and by " One Baptism for the remissioa of sins" the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.] ^ Then the Minister shall say, The Lord be with you. Answer, And with thy spirit. Minister. Let us pray. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Answer, And grant us thy salvation. Minister, O God, make clean our hearts within us; Ayiswer, And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. A Collect for Peace, OGOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give ; that our hearts may be set to obey thy com- mandments, and also that by thee, we, 39 !;,; h I: I i^ '■; :'ii 11 1 1 EVENING PRAYER. being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness ; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. A Collect for Aid against Perils. OLORD, our heavenly Father, by whose Almighty power we have been pre- served this day; by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night, for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. A Prayer for the Queen^s Majesty. 0LOE.D our heaven 1}^ Father, High and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth ; Most heartily we beseech thee with thy favor to behold our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen VICTORIA ; and so replenish her with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that she may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts ; grant her in health and prosperity long to live; strengthen her that she may vanquish and overcome all her enemies; and finally, after this life, may she attain everlasting joy and felicity ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 40 m EVENING PRAYER. A Prayer for the Royal Family, ALMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless Albert Edward Prince of Wales^ the Princess of Wales^ and all the Royal Family : Endue them with thy Holy Spirit ; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, A Prayer for Ministers and People, ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, from whom Cometh every good and perfect gift, send down upon all Bishops and other Ministers, and upon the Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful spirit of thy grace; and, that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the con- tinual dew of thy blessing : Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen, A Prayer for all Conditions of Men, OGOD, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men, that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we 41 ' ! ' s EVENING PRAYER. pray for thy holy Church universal ; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, wo commend to thy Fatherly goodness all those vvlio are any ways afflicted or dis- tressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessi- ties; giving them patience under their suf- ferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions: And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. A General Thanksr/ivinf/, to be said by the. People^ iiiith the Minister, ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies, we, thine unworthy servants, do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving kindness to us, and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all ihe blessings of this life; but, above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech the^, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our 42 . 'i.r EVENING PRAYER. that thy call into h in , and , we ,s all • dis- lat it ilieve cessi- r suf- their Jesus ?>j/ the rcies, give cs for ;ss to e for I the 1, for ption irist; hope ve us t our hearts may he unfeignedly thankful, and that we may show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and right- eousness all our days ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 1[ Here may be used any of the occasional prayers, or extemporaneous prayers. A General Supplication. ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee ; ai|d dost promise that when two or three arefegathered together in thy Name, thou wiji grant their requests ; Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen, 2 Cor. xiii, 14. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellow- ship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen, Here endeth the order of Evening Prayer. 48 AN OKDER OF EVENING PRAYER, WHICH MAY BE USED INSTEAD OF THE PRECEDING. T The Evening Prayer shall be opened by the sing- ing of a Hymn or Anthem. ^ The Minister shall then say, Let us pray : Lord, have mercy upon us. Answer, Christ, have mercy upon us. ^ A General Confession, to be made fcy the whole congregation, with the minister, a,pf kneeling. MOST merciful God, who aft of purer eyes than to behold iniquity, and hast promised forgiveness to all those who con- fess and forsake their sins, we come before thee in an humble sense of our own un- worthiness, acknowledging our manifold transgressions of thy righteous laws. But, O gracious Father, who desirest not the death of a sinner, look upon us, we be- seech thee, in mercy, and forgive us gll our transgressions. Make us deeply sensi- ble of the great evil of them, and work in us an hearty contrition, that we may 44 EVENING PRAYER. obtain forgiveness at thy hands, who art ever ready to receive humble and penitent sinners, for the sake of thv Son Jesus 7 •' Christ, our only Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. 1[ Then shall follow the Lord's Prayer. OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hal- lowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; but de- liver us from evil ; for thine is the kingdom , and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. % Then shall the Minister say, Lord open thou our lips. Answer, And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. T[ Here, all standing up, the Minister shall say. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Answer, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, w^orld without end. Amen. Minister. Praise ye the Lord. Ansiver, The Lord's I^ame be praised. 45 :!i> EVENING PRAYER. 1[ Then shall follow a portion of the Psalter, after which shall be said or sung the Gloria Fairij or else the Gloria in Excelsis, Gloria Patri. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. ^ Or this, Gloria in Excelsis, GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to the' for thyj^reat glory, O Lord Q od, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy ; thou only art the Lord; thou only, Christ, with the 46 EVENING PRAYER. Holy Ghost, art moat high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. ^ Then shall be read the first Lesson, from the Old Testament. After which shall be said or sung an Anthem or Hymn. 1[ Then shall be read the second Lesson, taken out of the New Testament. After which shall be said or sung an Anthem or Hymn. ^ Then shall bo said the Apostles' Creed, by the Minister and the people, standing: And any churches may insert after the words, Wcis cru- cified, dead J and buried, the words, He descended into Hell J or the words. He went into the place of departed spirits. T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, I. Maker of heaven and earth : And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord ; Who was conceived hy the Holy Ghost, horn of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried ; The third day he rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty ; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. ^ I believe in the Holy Ghost ; The holy Catholic Church — the Communion of Saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen. 47 'I til I. '* '!' h '1 ^f EVENING PRAYER. ^ And after that, tiie Minister shall say, The Lord be with yon ; Answer, And with thy Spirit. Minister, Let us pray. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us; Ansicer, And grant us thy salvation. Minister, O God, make clean our hearts within us. Ansicer, And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. ■it.; t i i! f Then shall the Minister say the Collects and Prayers following, in whole or in part, or others, at his discretion. A Collect for Peace. OGOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give ; that our hearts may be set to obey thy com- mandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen, A Collect for Divine Light and Protection, LIGHTEN" our darkness, we beseech thee, heavenlv Father, and by thy '48 m EVENING PRAYER. great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers, for the love of thj only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. A Prayer for Future Protection, A LMIGHTY God, by whose will we j\. were created, by whose providence we have been sustained, and by whose mercy we have been called to the knowledge of eternal life, vouchsafe unto us evermore thy preserving and protecting grace. Unto thee, the support of our infancy, the help of our youth, and the guide of our advanc- ing years, do we commit our lives for the time to come. In all our ways we ac- knowledge thee ; and wilt thou direct our paths. In our prosperity give us grace to use with moderation our several enjoy- ments, and a compassionate spirit for the wants of others. Save us from those temptations which might occasion our fall, and in our adversity impart unto us patience and strength. These blessings we ask in the name of our only Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen, i I; J j'l m f ' III i ■ A Prayer for the Imjenitent MERCIFUL God, who wouldest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live, and hast 5 49 I I 11^ ■i ENING PRArER. reveaiBa ihyself as pardoning iniquity through Thine only Son : We beseech Thee to have mercy upon the impenitent and unbelieving, especially upon such as may be here present. Awaken in them by Thy Holy Spirit, a deep sense of their sinfulness and peril. Take from them all ignorance, hardness of heart, and contempt of Thy word. Make them to know and feel that there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby they must be saved, but only the name of the LoED Jesus Christ. And so fetch them home and number them among Thy chil- dren, that they may be Thine forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, One God, world without end. Amen, V 1 A Prayer for Ministers and People. MOST Gracious God, the Giver of all good and perfect gifts, give thy grace, we beseech thee, to all the Ministers of thy word, and so replenish them with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue them with innocency of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great name and to the benefit of thy holy Church. And to all thy people give 50 EVENING PRAYER. thy heavenly grace, that with meek heart and due reverence they may hear and re- ceive thy holy word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Redeemer. Amen. i,"' all ice, of Ithe lem hay ory thy rive A Prayer for Christian Faith, ALMIGHTY God and heavenly Father, Open thou our eyes that we may see ourselves to he sinners in thy sight, par- takers of a fallen nature, and actual transgressors against thee. Enable us to realize our continual need, both of thy par- doning mercy and of thy quickening grace, and to receive Jesus Christ as the only Saviour of our souls. May we trust in his atonement, and rely on his intercession, as our only hope. Rejoicing in thy free salvation, and nouncing our o¥^n righteousness, may we walk in the way of thy commandments, serving thee faithfully, and striving against every sin ; through the grace that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen, Prayer for the Holy Spirit, OGOD, Holy Ghost, sanctifier of the faithful, visit, we pray thee, this con- gregation with thy love and favor ; 61 m ! f; I, If'' (!!»J ! I EVENING PKAYER. enlighten their minds more and more with the Tight of the everlasting Gospel ; graft in their hearts a love of the truth; increase in them true religion; nourish them with all goodness; and of thy great mercy keep them in the same, hlessed Spirit, whom with the Fs ther and the Son together we worship and glorify as one God, world without end. Amen, A General Supplication, ALMIGHTY God, who hast promised to hear the petition of those who ask in thy Son's Name : We heseech thee mer- cifully to incline thine ears unto us, who have now made our prayers and supplica- tions unto thee; and grant, that those things which we have faithfully asked according to thy will, may effectually be obtained, to the relief of our necessity, and to the setting forth of thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 2 Oor. xiii, 14. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Am£n, Here endeth the Alternate Order of Evoninn; Prayer. 52 PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS UPON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. FOR USE BEFORE THE TWO FINAL PRAYERS OP MORNING AND EVENING SERVICE. 1:5 PRA VERS. For Bain, OGOD, heavenly Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ, hast promised to all those who seek thy kingdom and the righteousness thereof, all things necessary to their bodily sustenance ; Send us, we beseech thee, in this our necessity, such moderate rain and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our com- fort, and to thy honor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, For Fair Weather, ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech thee, of thy great goodness, to restrain those immoderate rains, wherewith, for our sins, thou hast afflicted us; And we pray thee to send us 6* 63 S!f y- V-r- t in: ( I 1 PRAYERS. such seasonable weather, that the earth may, in due time, yield her increase, for our use and benefit; and give us grace, that we may learn, by thy punishments, to amend our lives, and for thy clemency to give thee thanks and praise ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In Time of Dearth and Famine, OGOD, heavenly Father, whose gift it is that the rain doth fall, and the earth bring forth her increase ; Behold, we be- seech thee, the afflictions of thy people ; increase the fruits of the earth by thy heavenly benediction ; and grant that the scarcity and dearth, which we now most justly sufier for our sins, may, through thy goodness, be mercifully turned into plenty ; for the love of Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen, For a Sick Person. FATHER of mercies, and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need ; look down from heaven, we humbly be- seech thee, behold, visit, and relieve thy sick servant^ for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon him with the eyes of 54 PKAYEES. 'T, thy mercy ; comfort him with a sense of thy goodness; preserve him from the temptations of the enemy; give him patience under his affliction ; and, in thy good time, restore him to health, and en- able him to lead the residue of his life in thy fear, and to thy glory. Or else give him grace so to take thy visitation, mat, after this painfiil life is ended, he may dwell with thee in life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. y.'i \- For a Sick Child. ALMIGHTY God, and merciful Father, to whom alone belong the issues of life and death ; look down from heaven, we humbly beseech thee, with the eyes of mercy, upon the sick child for whom our prayers are desired. Deliver Am, O Lord, in thy good appointed time, from his bodily pain, and visit him with thy salvation ; that if it should be thy good pleasure to prolong his days here on earth, he may live to thee, and be an instrument of thy glory, by serving thee faithfully, and doing good in his generation. Or else receive him into those heavenly habita- tions, where the souls of those who sleep in the Lord Jesus enjoy perpetual rest and felicity. Grant this, Lord, for the 55 i ■ ';■ >(; n. mA Hi PRAYERS. ' fS. Iff ''■ li- lt " love of thy Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen, In Time of Great Sickness and Mortaliiy, ALMIGHTY God, the Lord of life and death, of sickness and health ; re- gard our supplications, we humbly beseech thee, and as thou hast thought fit to visit us for our sins with great sickness and mortality, in the midst of thy judgment, O Lord, remember mercy. Have pity upon us miserable sinners, and withdraw from us the grievous sickness with which we are afflicted. May this thy fatherly correction have its due influence upon us, by lead- ing us to consider how frail and uncertain our life is; that we may apply our hearts unto that heavenly wisdom, which in the end will bring us to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, For a Person under Affliction^ MERCIFUL God, and heavenly Father, who hast taught us, in thy holy Word, that thou dost not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men; Loot with pity, we beseech thee, upon the sorrows of thy servant^ for whom our prayers are desired. In thy wisdom thou hast seen fit to visit him with trouble, and PRAYERS. [enly thy iook the our thou and to bring distress upon him. Remember hm, Lord, in mercy; sanctify thy fatherly correction to him ; endue his soul with patience under his affliction, and with resignation to thy blessed will ; com- fort him with a sense of thy goodness ; lift up thy countenance upon mm, and give him peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Am^en. For a Person^ or Persons^ Going to Sea. ETERNAL God, who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea ; we commend to thy Almighty protection, thy servant, for whose preser- vation on the great deep our prayers are desired. Guard him, we beseech thee, from the dangers of the sea, from sick- ness, from the violence of enemies, and from every evil to which he may be ex- posed. Conduct him in safety to the haven where he would be, with a grateful sense of thy mercies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For a Person, or Persons, Travelling by Land. OGOD) the Protector of all who trust in thee, we commend to thy Fatherly care, thy sertant for whose protection 67 m ,1 !; !!• < PRAYERS. from the dangers of travel our prayers are desired. Wherever he may go, let thy presence be with him. Keep him from sickness, from accident, and from violence. Let his conversation be always as be- cometh the Gospel of Christ, and bring him in safety to the place where he would be, with a grateful sense of thy mercies ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, For Prisoners, OGOD, who sparest when we deserve punishment, and in thy wrath remem- berest mercy; we humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness to comfort and succor all those who are under reproach and misery in the house of bondage; correct them not in thine anger, neither chasten them in thy sore displeasure. Give them a right understanding of themselves, and of thy threats and promises; that they may neither cast away their confidence in thee, nor place it anywhere but in thee. Re- lieve the distressed, protect the innocent, and awaken the guilty: and forasmuch as thou alone bringest light out of dark- ness, and good out of evil, grant that the pains and punishments which these thy servants endure, through their bodily confinement, may tend to settmg free 58 PRAYERS. their souls from the chains of sin ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. After Condemnation, OMOST gracious and merciful God, we earnestly heseech thee to have pity and compassion upon those persons recom- mended to our prayers, who now lie under the sentence of the law, and are appointed to die. Visit them^ O Lord, with thy mercy and salvation; convince them of the miserable condition they are in, by their sins and wickedness; and let thy powerful grace produce in them, such a godly sorrow, and sincere repentance, as thou wilt be pleased to accept. Give them a strong and lively faith in thy Son, our blessed Saviour, and make it effectual to the salvation of their souls, O Lord, in judgment remember mercy; and what- ever sufferings they are to endure in this world, yet deliver them^ O God, from the bitter pains of eternal death. Pardon their sins, and save their souls, for the sake and merits of thy dear Son, our blessed Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. i W . 1 >■ ■ it In Time of War and Tumults, ALMIGHTY God, the supreme Governor of all things, whose power 59 PRAYERS. no creature is able to resist, to whom it belongeth justly to punish sinners, and to be merciful to those who truly repent ; Save and deliver us, we humbly beseech thee, from the hands of our enemies ; that we, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore from all perils, to glorify thee, who art the only giver of all victory; through the merits of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. \ I,-. If Or this. ALMIGHTY Lord, who art a most strong tower to all those who put their trust in thee, to whom all things in heaven, in earth, and under the earth, do bow and obey, be now and evermore our defence; and make us to know and feel, that there is none other I^ame under heaven given to man, in whom, and through whom we may receive health and salvation, but only the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. For those who are to be Ordained, ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who has purchased to thyself an uni- versal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son ; Mercifully look upon the same, 60 PRAYERS. and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy flofk, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, but faithfully and wisely make choice of fit persons, to serve in the Ministry of thy Church. And, to those who shall be ordained to any holy function, ffive thy grace and heavenly benediction ; that both by their life and doctrine they may show forth thy glory, and set forward the salvation of all men ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, U ,1 JUS For Ministers. MOST gracious God, the giver of all good and perfect gifts; give thy grace, we beseech thee, to thy servant, to whom the charge of this congregation is com- mitted; and so replenish him with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue him with innocency of life, that he may faith- fully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great name, and the benefit of thy holy Church, through Jesus Christ our only Mediator and Redeemer. Amen. er, Ini- OHOLY Jesus, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church, and hast promised to be with thy Ministers to the end of the world; be graciously pleased 6 61 I ^ 1 :; 1 m !;;v m lit It ■ it i PRAYERS. to bless the ministry and service of him, who is appointed to ofter the sacrifices of prayer and praise to thee in this house, which is called jy thy name. May the words of his mouth, and the meditation of his heart, be always acceptable in thy sight, Lord, our strength and our Re- deemer. Amen. OLORD, our God, we are not worthy that thou shouldest come under our roof; yet thou hast honored thy servants with appointing them to stanl in thy House, and to serve in thy name. To thee and to thy service we devote ourseiyes, soul, body, and spirit, with all their powers and faculties. Fill our memory with the words of thy Law; enlighten our understanding with the illumination of the Holy Ghost; and may all the wishes and desires of our will centre in what thou hast commanded. And, to make us instrumental in promot- ing the salvation of the people committed to our charge, grant thpt we may faith- fully administer thy holy Sacraments, and by our life and doctrine set forth thy true and lively Word. Be ever with us in the performance of all the duties of our ministry; in prater, to quicken our devotion ; in praises, to heighten our love and gratitude; and in preaching, to give QSH PRAYERS. a readiness of thought and expression suitable to the clearness and excellency of thy Holy Word, vxrant this, for the sake of J esus Christ thy Son, our Saviour. Amen. MOST merciful Father, we beseech thee to send down upon us thy servants, thy heavenly blessing; and endue us with thy holy Spirit, tliat in preaching thy word, we may not only be esrnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke with all patience and doctrine; but also may be to such as believe, wholesome examples in word, in conversation, in love, in t^ith, in chastity, and in purity; that faithfully fulfilling our course, at the Intter day we may receive the crown of righteousness laid up by the Lord, the righteous Judge, who liveth and reign eth one God, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. u For (jongregations. OGOB, Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the Faithful, visit, we pray thee, this Con- gregation with thy love and favor; en- lighten their minds more and more with the light of the everlasting Gospel ; graft in their hearts a love of the truth ; in- 63 B*:i m ;~) PRAYERS. crease in them true religion; nourish them with all goodness ; and of thy great mercy keep them in the same, O blessed Spirit, whom, with the Father and the Son together, we worship and glorify as one God, world without end. Amen. ALMIGHTY God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner-Stone ; Grant that, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, all Christians may be so joined together in unity of spirit, and in the bond of peace, that they may be an holy temple acceptable unto thee. And espe- cially to this Congregation present, give the abundance of thy grace; that with one heart they may desire the prosperity of thy holy Church, and with one mouth may profess the faith once delivered to the Saints. Defend them from the sins of heresy and schism ; let not the foot of pride come nigh to hurt them, nor the hand of the ungodly to cast them down. And grant that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; that so they may walk in the ways of truth and peace, and at last be numbered with thy 64 PRAYERS. to nD3 of Ithe ^n. )rl(i thy Lily so iiid bliy Saints in glory everlasting; through thy merits, O blessed Jesus, thou gracious Bishop and Shepherd of our souls, who art, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. For 3Iissionaries, OLORD Jesus Christ, the desire of all nations, watch over thy messengers both by sea and land; prosper their endeavors to spread thy Gospel among the heathen; accompany the word of their testimony con- cerning the atonement with demonstra- tion of thy Spirit and of power. May they see thy work prospering in their hands; and hasten the time, gracious Saviour, when the multitude of the hea- then shall be gathered into thy fold, and when all in every land who neglect thy salvation, shall be converted unto thee. Grant this, O Saviour, for the glory of thy name. Amen, For Youth and Ihstitutions of Learning, ALMIGHTY God, the author of all be- ing, our only true guide and protector, visit with thy blessing, we pray thee, our Sunday-schools and seminaries of learn- ing. Inspire the teachers with a proper sense of their solemn duties, and with grace and strength to fulfill them. May 6* 65 ; f' Ij;'; il 1 i< PRAYERS. .- 5' ».;■■ M k our youth be trained up in thy nurture and admonition. Implant in their hearts that fear of the Lord which is the begin- ning of knowledge, and that faith which worketh by love and overcometh the world. Fill their memories with the words of thy law. Open their under- standings to the truth, as in Jesus ; so that, made wise unto salvation, they may escape the pollutions of error and sin, and be- come strong in thy hands for the main- tenance of pure and undefiled religion among men. Grant this, for the sake of Jesus Christ, thy son, our Saviour. Amen, To be used at the Meetings of Ucdesiasticcd Bodies, ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who, by thy Holy Spirit, didst preside in the councils of the blessed Apostles, and hast promised, through thy Son Jesus Christ, to be with thy Church to the end of the world; we beseech thee to be pres- ent with the council of this portion of thy Church here assembled in thy name and presence. Save them from all error, igno- rance, pride, and prejudice; and of thy great mercy vouchsafe, we beseech thee, so to direct, sanctify, and govern us in our j)resent work, by the mighty power of the Holy Ghost, that the comfortable Gospel 66 PRAYERS. of Christ may be truly preached, truly re^ ceived, and truly followed, in all places, to the breaking down the kingdom of sin^ Satan, and death; till at length the whole of thy dispersed sheep, being gathered into thy fold, shall become partakers of everlasting life; through the merros and death of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen, After the Sermon, ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers; and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be de- fended by thy most gracious and ready help; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen, GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that the words which we have heard this day, with our outward ears, may, through thy grace, be so grafted in- wardly in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good living; to the honor and praise of thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, DIRECT us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favor, and mr- 67 :J- m PRAYERS. ther us with thy continual help ; that in all our works hegun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name ; and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlast- ing life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen, ALMIGHTY God, the fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in ask- ing; we beseech thee to have compassion upon our infirmities; and those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, ALMIGHTY God, who hast promised to hear the petitions of those who ask in thy Son's name ; We beseech thee merci- fully to incline thine ears to us who have noAV made our prayers and supplications unto thee; and grant, that those things which we have faithfully asked according to thy will, may effectually be obtained, to the relief of our necessity, and to the Betting forth of thy glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Am^n, ;. > BLESSED be thy name, Lord God, for that it hath pleased thee to have 68 PRAYERS. thy habitation among the sons of men, and to dwell in the midst of the as&embly of the saints upon the earth; bless, we beseech thee, the religious services of this day, and grant that in this place which is dedicated to thee thy holy name may be worshiped, and thy Gospel preached in truth and purity throughout all gene- rations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Benediction, THE Grod of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant; Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Arnen, Or this, THE peace of God, which passeth all un- derstanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, And of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord : and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen, 69 III THANKSGIVINGS. THANKSGIVINGS. For Eain, OGOD, our heavenly Father, who by thy gracious pro^ddence dost cause the for- mer and the latter rain to descend upon the earth, that it may bring forth fruit for the use of man ; We give thee humble thanks that it hath pleased thee, in our great necessity, to send us at the last a joyful rain upon thine inheritance, and to refresh it when it was dry, to the great comfort of us thy unworthy servants, and to the glory of thy holy I^ame ; through thy mercies in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. IFor 'Fair Weather. LORD God, who hast justly humbled us by tliy late visitation of us with immoderate rain and waters, and in thy mercy hast relieved and comforted our soiife'by this seasonable and blessed change of 'weather; We praise and glorify thy holy Kame, for this thy mercy, and will always declare 'thy loving kindness from generation to generation; through Jesus Christ^ our Lord. Amen. 70 THANKSGIVINGS. For Plenty. OMOST merciful Father, who of % gracious goodness hast heard the devout prayers of thy Church, and turned our dearth and scarcity into plenty ; We give thee humble thanks for this thy special bounty; beseeching thee to con- tinue thy loving kindness unto us, that our land may yield us her fruits of in- crease, to thy glory and our comfort; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. m S For Peace and Deliverance from our Enemies, ALMIGHTY God, who art a strong tower of defence unto thy servants against the face of their enemies ; We yield thee praise and thanksgiving, for our de- liverance from those great and apparent dangers wherewith we were compassed. We acknowledge it is of thy mercy that we are not consumed, because thy compas- sions fail not. It is of thy goodness that we were not delivered over as a prey unto them ; and we beseech thee still to continue thy goodness toward us, that all the world may know that thou art our Saviour and mighty Deliverer; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 71 THANKSGIVINGS. Thanksgiving for Peace, ETERNAL God, our heavenly Father, who alone makest men to he of one mind in a house, and stillest the outrage of a violent and unruly people; We hless thy holy Name, that it hath pleased thee to appease the seditious tumults which have been lately raised up amongst us ; most humbly beseeching thee to grant to all of us grace, that we may henceforth obediently walk in thy holy command- ments; and, leading a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and ^ onesty,may con- tinually offer unto thee our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for these thy mercies toward us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Deliverance from grecU Sickness and Mortality, OLOED God, who hast wounded us for our sins, and consumed us for our transgressions, by thy late heavy and dreadful visitation ; and now, in the midst of judgment remembering mercy, hast redeemed our souls from the jaws of death ; We offer unto thy fatherly good- ness ourselves, our souls and bodies which thou hast delivered, to be a living sacrifice unto thee, always praising and magnifying 72 THANKSOIVINGS. thy mercies in the midst of thy Church ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, For a Recovery from Sickness. OGOD who art the giver of life, of health, and of safety, We bless thy Name, that thou hast been pleased to deliver from his bodily sickness this thy sercanU who now desires to return thanks unto thee, in the presence of all thy people. (Jrracious art thou, O Lord, and full of compassion to the children of men. May his heart be duly impressed with a sense of thy merciful goodness, and may he devote the residue of his days to an humble, holy, and obedient walking be- fore thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, i:' or ist ist d- ce 'g For a Safe Return froTYi Sea, MOST gracious Lord, whose mercy is over all thy works; We praise thy holy l^ame that thou hast been plea-«^ed to conduct in safety, through the penis of the great deep, this thy servant, who now desires to return his thanks unto thee, in thy holy Church. May he be duly sensi- ble of thy merciful providence towards hiMy and ever express his thankfulness by 7 73 THANKSGIVINGS. a holy trust in thee, and obedience to tliy laws ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, For a safe Return from a Journey. ALMIGHTY God, whose mercies are over all thy works, we adore thee for thy goodness to the children of men. But especially do we render tliee hearty thanks for the safe conduct, through manifold dangers, of thy servant, who, in the pres- ence of thy people, desires to acknowledge thy benefits, and to offer unto thee the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Ac- cept his offering, we beseech thee, O Lord; and give Mtti grace to manifest his sense of thy goodness, by a continued reliance upon thy care, and by devoting himself to thy service in righteousness of iiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Araen. For Deliveranee from Peril, OGOD, merciiul Father, we praise thee in that thou hast heard us in the hour of distress, and art become our salvation. Thou art a God full of compassion, and plenteous in mercy. We are alive to praise thee this day, not for our worthi- ness, but because of thy great mercies. 74 THANKSGIVINGS. lit Wlien we were in distress, tliou didst help us ; when trouble was hard upon us, and our strength failed, thine almighty arm was our defence. Accept our thanks, and keep us ever mindful of thy mercies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. LD. lee )ur m. Ind to 11- The Thanksgiving of Women after Child* birth, ^ To be said when any Woman, being present in Church, shall desire to return Thanks to Almighty God for her safe deliverance. ALMIGHTY God, .we give thee humble thanks, for that thou hast been graciously pleased to preserve, through the great pain and peril of childbirth, this wommi, thy servant, who desireth now to offer her praises and thanksgivings unto thee. Grant, we beseech thee, most merciful Father, that she, through thy help, may both faithfully live and walk according to thy will in this life present, and also may be partaker of everlasting glory in the life to come ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1/ , 76 THE ORDER FOR THE !■ 'i ADMINISTRATION OP THE LORD'S SUPPER, OR THE HOLY COMMUNION. Note. This Communion Service may be used in connection with, or in place of the Order of Morn- ing Prayer. [^ The Minister shall give notice for the Adminis- tration of the Holy Communion, by reading this Exhortation. TvEARLY beloved brethren, on 1/ day next I purpose, through God's assistance, to administer the Lord's Supper, in remembrance of his meritori- ous Cross and Passion, by which alone we obtain remission of our sins, and are made partakers of the kingdom of heaven. To this Sacred Feast I invite all who are reli- giously and devoutly disposed, and may the Blessed Spirit incline your hearts that ye refuse not to come thereto, being so lovingly bidden by Christ Himself.] 76 THE COMMUNION. 'S ll- JO I" The Table, at the Communion time, shall have a fair white linen cloth upon it, and so much bread and wine as the Minister shall think sufficient. And t'le Minister, after a hymn hdo been sun^, shall say : — The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. Mmister. Let us p«>\y. O Lord sho\7 thy mercy upon us. Answer, And grant us thy salvation. Minister, God, make clean our hearts within us. Answer. And strengthen us with thy Holy Spirit. ^ Then shall the Minister and people say the Lord's Prayer. OUR Father, who art in heaven. Hal- lowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth. As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: And forgive us our trespasses. As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from 7* 77 I THE COMMUNION. wliom no Becrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name ; through Christ our Lord. Amen. % Then shall the Minister rehearse the Ten Com- mandments. Minister. God spake these words, and said ; I am the Lord thy God ; Thou shalt have none other gods before me. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them : for I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me ; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my com- mandments. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our iiearts to keep this law. 31inister. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord 78 V w THE COMMUNION. if V Inds >m- 111(1 imc will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister, Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work ; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou shalt not do any work ; thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man- servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath- day, and hallowed it. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Honour thy father and thy mother : that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister, Thou shalt not kill. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister, Thou shalt not commit adul* tery. 79 s IS i' THE COMMUNION. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister, Thou shalt not steal. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister . Thou shalt not bear false wit- ness against thy neighbor. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister, Hear also what our Lord Jesus Christ saith : Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. People, Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee. Minister, O Almighty Lord, and ever- lasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, 80 .Hi id ?r- THE COMMUNION. to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy conimandnients ; that, through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul ; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen, i[ Then shall bo said the Collect of the day. And immediately after the Collect, the Minister shall read the Epistle, saying, The Epistle (or the portion of Scripture appointed for the Epistle) is written in the Chapter of , be- ginning at the Verse. And the Epistle ended, he shall say, Here endeth the Epistle. The Holy Gospel is written in the Chap- ter of beginning at the Verse. ^ Here the people shall rise and say or sing : Glory be to Thee, O Lord. % Then shall be read the Gospel, and after it, either the Apostles', or the Nicene Creed. ^ Then, after a Hymn, shall follow the Sermon. After which the Minister shall return to the Lord's Table, and shall give the following, or a similar invitation : OUR fellow Christians of other branches of Christ's Church, and all who love our Divine Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in sincerity, are affectionately invited to the Lord's Table. ■!l ■> i'ip ii i I TUB COMMUNION. IT If there should be a collection, one or more ol the following sentences shall be read. LET your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. St Matt v, 16. Give, and it shall be given unto you ; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. St Luke vi, 38. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. St Matt vi, 19, 20. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord. Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of Heaven ; but he that doeth the will of my Fathei which is in Heaven. St, Matt vii, 21. Zacchseus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man, by falsa 82 THE COMMUNION. accusation, I restore him fourfold. St. Luke xix, 8. Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 1 Cor, ix, 7. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? 1 Cor, ix, 11. Do ye not know that they which minis- ter about holy things live of the things of the temple ? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel shall live of the Gospel. 1 Cor, ix, 13, 14. He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor, ix, 6, 7. Let him that is taught in the Word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God in not mocked: for whatsoever a man Boweth, that shall he also reap. Gal, vi, f . 7. As we have, therefore, opportunity, le< ii 111' i hi V •ii'i lis, ait ii i THE COMMUNION. US do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Gal, vi, 10. Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1 Tim, vi, 6, 7. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate ; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 1 Tim, vi, 17, 18, 19. To do good, and to communicate, for- get not: for with such sac.ifices God is well pleased. Heh, xiii, 16. Whoso hath this world's good, and eeeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in Him ? 1 St. John iii, 17. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Pi^ov, xix, 17. Blessed is he that considereth the poor : the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. Psalm xli, 1. God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye nave 84 THE COMMUNION. showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Heb, vi, 10. Minister, Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church militant. ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks for all men ; We humbly be- seech thee most mercifully [to accept our alms, andY to receive these «if ^ij^^e be our prayers, which we oiFer no aims, then . \^ '^ -r\' • Ti/T • ^ 1 shaU the en- unto thy Divme Majesty; be- closed words seeching thee to inspire con- ^^ ^"^^"®^- tinually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord: And grant that all those who do confess thy holy ]^ame may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love. We beseech thee also, so to direct and dispose the hearts of all who are in authority, that they may truly and impar- tially administer justice, to the punish- ment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion and vir- tue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Ministers of thy Gospel, that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and 8 85 :iili 1 !1 w k \ THE COMMUNION. duly administer thy Holy Sacraments. And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and especially to this congregation ere present; that, with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy Word; truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lokd, to comfort and succor all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants de- parted this life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen, ^ After this prayer, the Minister shall say, DEARLY beloved in the Lord, ye who mind to come to this holy Table of the Lord must consider how St. Paul ex- horteth all persons to examine them- selves, before they eat of that Bread, and drink of that Cup. For, the benefit is great, if with a true penitent heart and 86 THE COMMUNION. S lively faith we receive this Holy Supper. Judge, therefore, yourselves, brethren, that ye be not judged of the Lord; repent ye truly for your sins past; have a lively and steadfast faith in Christ our Saviour ; amend your lives, and be in perfect char- ity with all men ; and so shall ye be meet partakers of this Holy Feast. And above all things, ye must give most humble and hearty thanks to God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, for the redemp- tion of the world by the death and passion of our Saviour Christ, both God and man; who did humble himself, even to the death upon the Cross, for us, miserable sinners, who lay in darkness and the shadow of death ; that he might make us the children of God, and exalt us to ever- lasting life. And to the end that we should always remember the exceeding freat love of our Master, and only Saviour, esus Christ, thus dying for us, and the innumerable benefits which by his pre- cious blood-shedding he hath obtained for us; he hath instituted and ordained this Holy Supper, as a pledge of his love, and for a continual remembrance of his death, to our great and endless comfort. To him, ther»>foi'c, with the Father and the Holy Ghofet, let us give (as we are most bounden) continual thanks; submitting 87 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) // 4> #? ^ A /a 1.0 !?:i^ III I.I 2.5 2.2 1^ Itf 12.0 18 1-25 1.4 1.6 ^=-^^^ =1^^^ ^^^— ^ 6" ► wV^i '/ Photographic Sciences Corporation 33 WEST MAIN r TRE(I WEBSTER, N.\ ^4580 (716) 8724S03 ^^W"^ '^^- "^'f^ "(fc^ :s? c^x &A ^ THE COMMUNION. ourselves wholly to his holy will and pleasure, and studying to serve him in true holiness and righteousness all the ' days of our life. Amen, Minister, Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways; draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble confession to Almighty God, devoutly kneeling. ^ Confession to be made by the Minister and people. ALMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; "We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness. Which we, from time to time, most griev- ously have committed. By thought, word, and deed. Against thy Divine Majesty, Provoking most justly thy wrath and in- dignation against us. We do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. The remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most mer- ciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, Forgive us all that is past; 88 THE COMMUNION. And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee in newness of life, To the honor and glory of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lokd. Amen. ^ Then shall the Minister say, ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of thy ffreat mercy hast promised forgiveness of sms to all those who, with hearty repentance and true faith, turn unto thee; Have mercy upon us; pardon and deliver us from all our sins; confirm and strengthen us in all goodness ; and bring us to everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 11 111 F f i I i ,11 ^ Then the Minister, standing, shall say, Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all who truly turn to him : Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. St. Matt xi, 28. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. St. Johv iii, 16. Hear also what St. Paul saith : This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came 8* 89 1' r THE COMMUNION. into the world to save sinners. 1 Tim. i, 15. Hear also what St. John saith : If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the right- eous : and he is the Propitiation for our sins. 1 St, John ii, 1, 2. Minister, Lift up your hearts. We lift them up unto the Answer, Lord. Minister, Lord God. Answer, Minister, Let us give thanks unto our It is meet and right so to do. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, [Holy Father,]* Almighty Everlasting God. ^ Here shall follow the proper Preface, according to the time, if there be any specially appointed ; or else immediately shall be said or sung, by the Minister and People, THEREFOEE with Angels and Arch- angels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name ; evermore praising thee, and say- * These words \_Holy Father] must be omitted oa Trinity Sunday. 90 THE COMMUNION. ing, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory ; Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. PROPER PREFACES. Upon Christmas Day. BECAUSE thou didst give Jesus Christ, thine only Son, to be born as at this time for us ; who, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, was made very man, being born of the Virgin Mary, without sin, to make us clean from all sin. Therefore with Angels, etc. Upon Easter Day. BUT chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord : For he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world ; who by his death hath destroyed death, and, by his rising to life again, hath restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Angels, etc. 91 THE COMMUNION. Upon Ascension Day. rpHROU^H thy most dearly beloved Son, X Jesus Christ our Lord ; who, after his most glorious Resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us ; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory. Therefore with Angels, etc. Upon Whitsunday. THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord, ac- cording to whose promise the Holy Ghost has been given to convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment ; and to teach thy people, lead- ing them into all truth. Therefore with Angels, etc. Upon Trinity Sunday. BECAUSE that in the Unity of thy Divine Essence thou hast manifested thyself in a Threefold Personality ; God the Father loving us, God the Son redeem- ing us, and God the Holy Ghost re- generating and sanctifying us. Therefore with Angels, etc. 92 THE COMMUNION. 7 Or else this may be said, the words [Holy Father] being retained in the introductory Address^ FOR the precious death and merits of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and for the sending to ue of the Holy Ghost the Comforter ; who are one with thee in thy eternal Godhead. Therefore with Angels, etc. ^ Then shall the Minister kneel at the Lord's Table and say» WE do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy mani- fold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gra- cious Lord, so to commemorate in this breaking of bread the death of thy deiir Bon Jesus Christ, that we may feed on him in our hearts by faith, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen, ^ A LL glory be to thee, Almighty God, our neavenly Father, for that thou, of 93 THE COMMUNION. thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption ; who made there (by his one oblation of himself once of- fer 3d) a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; for in the night in which he was betrayed he took Bread ; and, when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to his dis- ciples, saying. Take, eat, this is my body, which is given for you ; do this in remem- brance of me. Likewise,* after supper, he took the Cup ; and, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this ; for this is my iblood of the iTew Testament, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins; do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. f Here shall be aung a Hymn. 1[ Then shall the Minister first receive the Com- munion himself, and proceed to deliver the same to the Ministers assisting, and, after that, to the people. And before delivering the Bread, h^ 94 THE COMMUNION. shall saj» to all the Communicants then around the Table, THE Body of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for you, preserve your bodies and souls unto everlasting life. ^ And when he delivereth the Bread, he shall say, TAKE and eat this bread in remembrance that Christ died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart, by faith, with thanksgiv- ing. If And before delivering the Cup, he shall say, to all the Communicants then around the Table, THE Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for you, preserve your bodies and souls unto everlasting life. ^ And when he delivereth the Cup, he shall say, DHHNTK this wine in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for thee, and be thankful. f After all have communed, then shall be said or sung the following hymn : GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship ' 95 THE COMMUNION. thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only hegotten Son, Jesua Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our Erayer. Thou that sittest at the right and of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the 7 ler. Amen. ^ After this shall be said by the Minister, all kneeling, one or both of the following prayers. OLORD and heavenly Father, we thy humble servants earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept' this our sacrifice of praise a;nd thanksgiv- ing; most humbly beseeching thee to grant that, by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we, and all thy whole Church, may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion. And here we 96 THE COMMUNION. oiFer and present unto thee, Lord, our- selves, our souls and bodies, to be a rea- sonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee that we and all partakers of the Holy Communion may be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction. And although we are un- worthy, through our manifold sins, to ofter unto thee any sacrifice; yet we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service ; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our off*ences, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honor and glory be unto thee, Father Alnjighty, world without end. Amen, ALMIGHTY and ever living God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of the truth, and faith in thy Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and good- ness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs through hope of thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of the most precious death and passion of thy dear Son. And we 9 97 THE COMMUNION. most humbly beseech thee, heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to wa.K: in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. f Then shall the Minister dismiss them with these words : THE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord : and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen, 1" Or these : THE God of peace, who brought again . from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, ^ the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will ; working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Am^n, 98 M^u^ THE COMMUNION. f If among those who come to be partakers of the Holy Communion the Minister shall know any to be an open and notorious evil liver, or to have done any wrong to his neighbors by word op deed, so that the Congregation be thereby offend- ed ; he shall advise him, that he come not to the Lord's Table until he have openly declared himself to have truly repented and amended his former evil life, that the Congregation may thereby be satisfied; and that he hath recf>»n- pensed the parties to whom he hath done wrong ; . or at least declare himself to be in full purpose to do so, as soon as he conveniently may. f The same oraor shall the Minister use with those betwixt whom he perceiveth malice and hatred to reign. ^ In conducting this Service, except when kneel- ing, the Minister shall face the people. Note. The act and prayer of consecration do not change the nature of the elements, but merely set them apart for a holy use : and the reception of them in a kneelins; posture is not an 9ct of adoration of the elements. 90 1 ^ 6ELECII0NS OF FSALHS. SELECTIONS OP PSALMS, FOR USB INSTEAD OF THE PSALMS FOR THE DAT, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MINISTER. gielectian Jirat. Fsalm 19. THE heavens declare the glory of God ; and the firmament showeth his handy- work. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, Which is as a bridegroom coming: out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a b^rong man to run a race. His going ibrth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it : and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. The law of the Lord is perfect, con- 38 445 Sel. 1. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. verting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, re- joicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to he desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomh. Moreover hy them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. who can understand his errors ? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep hack thy servant also from pre- sumptuous sins; let them not have do- minion over me : then shall I he upright, and I shall he innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, he acceptable in thy sight, Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 24. THE earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. ^46 SELEC^TONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 1. For "he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place ? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Lift up your heads, ye gates ; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors ; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory ? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory ? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Psalm 103. BLESS the Lord, my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 447 SeL 1* SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruc- tion; who crowneth thee with loving- kindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord executeth nghteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide : neitjier will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniqui- ties. For as the heaven is high ahove the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. For he Knoweth our frame; he remem- bereth that we are dust. . As for man, his days are as grass : as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. , . 44» SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 2. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from ever- lasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children ; To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel ill strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do nis pleasure. Bless the Lord, all his workb, in aL places of his dominion : bless the Lord, O my soul. -•••- Sekdion 0econb. From Psalm 139. 0LOx\x>, thou hast searched me, and known me. - Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. 38* 449 Sel. 2. SELECTIONS OP PSALMS. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, Lord, thou knowest it alto- gether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there : If I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even theue shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hafifd shall hold me. If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover tne; even the* ni^ajfc shall be light about me. Yea, the dai?lSxeffi5 hideth not from thee ; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the ligiit are both alike to thee. ' For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will^praise thee ; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: maa^ellous are thy wouks^; and that nay saul knoweth right well. 450 SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 2. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in thy book all my memijers were written, which in continu- ance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, God! how great is the sum of them ! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. Search me, God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts : And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 145. I WILL extol thee, my God, King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee ; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts, 461 Sel. 2. SELECTIONS OP PSALMS. I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts : and I will declare thy greatness. . . i . They shall abundantly utter the mem- ory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness. The Lord is gracious, and full of com- passion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all ; and his tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee, Lord ; and thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and +alk of thy power; To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. Thy kingdom is an everlasting king- dom, and thy dominion endureth through- out all generations. The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. , u 452 i g«LECTIONS OJ" PSALMS. Sel. 3. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fiilfil the desire of them that fear him : he also will hear their cry, and will save them. The Lord presetveth all them chat love him : but all the wicked will he destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. 0decti0tt Sljiri. JFVom Psalm 51. HAVE mercy upon me, O God, accord- ing to thy loving kindness : according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. ^ Wash me thoroughly from mine ini- quity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions : and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight : that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity ; and m sin did my moth^er conceive me. 453 Sel. 3. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Behold, thou desirest truth in the in- ward parts : and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, God ; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence ; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy sal- vation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. ;, Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, God, thou God of my salvation : and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteous- ness. ,■.-!'••' : . Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise. » - / For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken 454 SELECTIONS OP PSALMS. Sel. 3. Bpirit: a broken and a contrite heart, God, thou wilt not despise. From Psalm 42. AS the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God : when shall I come and appear be- fore God ? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God ? When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me : for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God; With the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. Why art thou cast down, my soul ? and why art thou disquieted in me ? Hope thou in God : for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. Yet the Lord will command his loving- kindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. I will say unto God my rock. Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 455 Bel. 4. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. While they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? . • .. i. ., Why art thou east down, my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me ? Hope thou in God : for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. •>» 0ekrtian iburtl)- Psalm 37. FRET not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so Shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteous- ness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. i" Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently foi him: fret not thyself because of him who 456 SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 4. prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath : fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall in- herit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be; yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth ; and shall delight themselves in the abund- ance of peace. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous. . : - > The Lord knoweth the days of the up- right: and their inheritance shall be for ever. .:; " 457 Sel. 4. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of fiamme they shall be satisfied. But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs : they shall consume ; into smoke shall they consume away. The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again : but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsa- ken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the Lord loveth judgment, and for- saketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. 458 SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 4. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judg- ment. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. The wicked watcheth the righteous, and eeeketh to slay him. The Lord will not It^ave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is jndged. W ait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land : when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the peofect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord : he is their strength in the time of trouble* And the Lord shall help them, and de- liver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. 459 Sel. 5. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. gdertion lift!). Psalm 1. , . 1, n BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season ; His leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so : but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the con- gregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 15. LORD, who shall abide in thv taber- nacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 460 >} SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 5. He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He tliat hackbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. In whose eyes a vile person is con- temned; but he honoreth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the inno- cent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. Psalm 91. HE that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lora, He is my refuge and my fortress : my God ; in him will I trust. Surelv he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust : his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror 39* 461 Sel. 5. SELECTIONS OP PSALMS. by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. ' Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation ; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will an- swer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation. 462 M ¥ I f SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sol. 6. From Psalm 32. BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou may- est be found : surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Thou art my hiding place ; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliver- ance. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked : but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, jq righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. 463 Sel. 6. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Psalm 130. OUT of the depths have I cried unto thee, Lord. Lord, hear my voice : let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniqui- ties, Lord, who shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord : for with the Lord there is mercv, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. Psalm 121. I WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither fel-^mber nor sleep. 464 / • SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 7. The Lord is thy keeper : the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. ♦■• Bekrtion Stom% Psalm 23. rriHE Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not A want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul : he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they coimfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anoint- est my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 465 ■» Sel. 7, SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm M. I WILL bless the Lord at all times : his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. 1 sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were light- ened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good : blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the Lord, ye his saints : for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shaU not want any good thing. 466 SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 7. Come, ye children, hearken unto me : I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. , Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the Lord hear- eth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the right- eous : but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones : not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the vricked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants : and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. 467 Bel. 7. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. s Psalm 65. » PRAISE waiteth for thee, God, in Sion : and unto thee shall the vow be performed. O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. Iniquities prevail against me : as for our trangressions, thou shalt purge them away. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power : Which stilleth the noise of the sea», the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokent thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. j Thou visitest the earth, and watereat it: thou greatly enrichest it with the 468 ; r'" r V- SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 8. river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast 80 provided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof ahun- dantly : thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with thy good- ness; and thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks ; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. -*•«- Sekdion (ffigljtl). From Psalm 84. HOW amiable are thy tabernacles, Lord of hosts ! • My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. 40 469 Sel. 8. SELECTIOITH OF PSALMS. I Blessed are they that dwell in thy house : they will be still praising thee. Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well ; the rain also nlleth the pools. ' Tney go from strength to strength, every one of them in Sion appeareth before God. • Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer : give ear, O God of Jacob. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. 1 had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and a shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them mat walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Psalm 85. LORD, thou hast been favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the cap^ tivity of Jacob. 470 .jtain^ui SELBCTIONS OF PSALMS. Scl. 8. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Thou hast taken away all thv wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierce- ness of thine anger. Turn us, God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations ? Wilt thou not revive us again : that thy people may rejoice in thee? Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. Surely his salvation is nigh +hem thai fear him ; that glory may dwell in our land, Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her in- crease. Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. 471 Sel. 8. SELECTIONS OP PSALMS. Psalm 93. THE Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded him- self: The world also is stahlished, that it cannot be moved. Thy throne is established of old : thou art from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Thy testimonies are very sure : holiness becometh thine house, Lord, for ever. Psalm 97. THE Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice ; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. His lightnings enlightened the world : the earth saw, and trembled. . 472 SELECTIONS OP PSALMS. Sel. 9. The hills melted like wax at the pre- sence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. Confounded he all they that serve graven images, that hoast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. Sion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord. For thou, Lord, art higher than all the earth : thou art exalted far above all gods. Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he de- li vereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous ; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. SxUdion Jfinti). Psalm 8. OLORD our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the earth ! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 40* 473 mmm \\\ Sel. 9. ' SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Out of the mouth of bahes and suck- lings hast thou ordained stren^h because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visit- est him ? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands ; thou hast put all things under his feet : All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field ; the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the earth ! From Psalm 33. PEJOICE in the Lord, ye right- f eous: for praise is comely for the upright. Praise the Lord with harp : sing unto him with tVe psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 474 SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 9. Sing unto him a new song; play skil- fully with a loud noise. For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. He loveth righteousness and judgment : the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. By the word of the Lord were the hea- vens made ; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea to- gether as an heap : he layeth up the depth in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord : let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done; he com- manded, and it stood fast. From Psalm 147. PRAISE ye the Lord : for it is good to ^ing praises unto our God ; for it is pleasant ; and praise is comely. T^i; Lord doth build up Jerusalem : he gti ] :»^ .^th together the outcasts of Israel. Ht Lealeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He tell' th the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power: 'jIs understanding is infinite. 476 ^! i Sel. 9. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. The Lord lifteth tip the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God ; Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the moun- tains. He giveth to the heast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. The Lord takcth pleasure in them that fear him, in thoso t hope in his mercy. Praise the Lord, J Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Sion. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth : his word runneth very swiftly. He giveth snow like wool : he scattereth the hoar frost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them : he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He showeth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any nation ; 476 SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 10. th LIS and as for his judgments, they have not known them. From Psalm 57. BE thou exalted, O God, ahove the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed : I will sing and give praise. Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people : I will sing unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great unto the hea- vens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, God, above the hea- vens : let thy glory be above all the earth. -»•» jSelection ©entfj. From Psalm 96. OSrCTG unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his Name; show forth his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised : he is to be feared above all gods. 477 SeL 10. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Psalm 148. PRAISE jQ the Lord from the heavens : praise him in the heights. Praise ye him, all his angels : praise ye him, all his hosts. Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created. He hath also stablished them for ever and ever : he hath made a decree which shall not pass. Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps : Fire, and hail; snow, and vapors; stormy wind fulfilling his word : Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars : Beasts, and all cattle ; creeping things, and flying fowl : Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children; Let them praise the JSTame of the Lord : for his Name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. He also exalteth the horn of his people, 478 SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. Sel. 10. ye )r8; jes, lie: )ld the is bh )le, the praise of all his saints; even of th^. children of Israel, a people near unto him. From Psalm 149. SDnTG unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Sion be joyful in ^.heir King. Let them praise his Name in the dance : let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Psalm 150. PRAISE God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts : praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trum- pet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance : praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon th€i high sounding cym- bals. Let every thing tliat hath breath praise the Lord. 479 h f ■ ; 1 ii L i miGim OF RELIGION. AS ADOPTED BY THE GEMfi»i . THE REFORMED EPISCOp!^ I""""'^ °^ THE EIGHTEENTH DAY O^^''^'"''*'"' ^^ of KracesubstaBtially as th^i in the dootrines Thmy.„ine Article«rZ rf/re '•'' set forth in Sfe Pmt, everlasting; of inij.' nr,' i 1,'i ARTICLES OF RELIGION. riiiTts power, wisdom and goodness; the •maker and preserver of all thinjsfs, both visible and invisible. And in u i ty of this Godhead, there be three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Art. n. Of the Word, or Son of God, which was made very man, THE Son, who is the Word of the Father, begotten from everlasting of the Father, the very and eternal God, of one substance with the Father, took man's nature in the womb of the blessed vir- gin, of her substance : so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say, the Godhead and manhood, were joined to- gether in one person, never to be divided, whereof is one Christ, very God and very man; who truly suffered, was crucified, dead and buried, to satisfy Divine justice, and to reconcile us to his Father, and to be a sacrifice, not only for original sin, but also for actual sins of men. whole world, both original and i*ctual ; and there is none other satisfaction for sin, but that alone. And as there is only this one sacrifice in the Christian Church, once made, never to be repeated, so there is XX ARTICLES OF RELIGION. of for only urch, ere is but the one Priest, even Jesus Christ, the Apostle and High Priest of our proi jssion. Wherefore the sacrifices of Masses, in the which it is commonly said that the Priest offers Christ for the quick and the dead, for the remission of pain or guilt, or any representations of the Lord's Supper as a sacrifice, are blasphemous fables and dan- gerous deceits. Art. XXXL Of Certain Erroneous Doctrines and Practices, rPHE Eomish doctrines concerning pur- X gatory, penance, and satisfaction, have no support from the word of God, and are, beddes, contradictory of the com- pleteness and sulficiency of the redemp- tion in Christ Jesus, of justification by faith, and of the sanctiMng efficacy of God the Holy Ghost. Praying for the dead is man's tradition, vainly invented, and is in violation of the express warn- ings of Almighty God to the careless and unconverted. The adoration of relics and images, and the invocation of saints, be- sides that they are grounded upon no warranty of Scripture, are idolatrous practices, dishonoring tO God, and com- promising tlie mediatorship of Christ. It is also repugnant to the word of God, to have public prayer in the Church, or xxi Hi M'i ARTICLES OF RELIGION. to minister the ordinances, in a tongue not understood by the people. Art. XXXn. Of Confession and Abso- lution, PRIVATE confession of sins to a priest, commonly known as Auricular Con- fession, has no foundation in the word of God, and is a human invention. It makes the professed penitent a slave to mere human authority, entangles him in endless scruples and perplexities, and opens the way to many immoralities. If one sin against his fellow-man, the Scripture requires him to make confession to the offended party; and so, if one sin and bring scandal upon the Christian Society of which he is a member. And Christians may often, with manifest profit, confess to one another their sins against God, with a view solely to instruction, correction, guidance, and encouragement in righteousness. But in any and every case confession is still to be made to God ; for all sins are committed against him, as well such as offend our fellow-man, as those that offend him alone. Priestly absolution is a blasphemous usurpation of the sole prerogative of God. None can for^ve sins as against God but God alone. , . xxii ARTICLES OF RELIGION, The blood of Jesus Christ only can cleanse us from our sins, and always we obtain forgiveness directly from God, whenever by faith in that blood we ap- proach him with our confessions and prayers. Art. XXXIIL Of the Marriage of MiniS'- ters, CHRISTIA^N" Ministers are not com- manded by God's Law, either to vow the estate of single life, or to abstain from marriage ; therefore it is lawful for them, as for all other Christian men, to marry at their own discretion. Art. XXXTV. Of the Power of the Oml Authority, THE power of the civil magistrate ex- tendeth to all men, as well Ministers as people, in all things temporal; but hath no authority in things purely spiritual. And we hold it to be the duty of all men who are professors of the Gospel, to pay respectful obedience to the civil authority, regularly and legitimately constituted. Art. XXXV. Of Christian Men's Goods. THE riches and goods of Christian men are not common, but their own. to b^ xxiii i:;' \i I ARTICLES OF BELIGION. controlled and used according to their Christian judgment. Every man ought, of such things as he possesseth, liberally to give alms to the poor, according to his ability; and as a steward of God, he should use his means and influence in promoting the cause of truth and righte- ousness, to the glory of God. ■' ? I' I hereby certify that the above is a true Copy of the Articles of Religion of the Reformed Epis- copal Church, adopted in General Council, at Chicago, Illinois, May, 1875. HERBERT B. TURNER, Secretary. May 26th, 1875. t HYMNS RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN THE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH PHILADELPHIA: J. A. MOORE, 1222 and 1224 SANSOM STREET. • ••' 1875. PREFACE. i ■ I The following selection of Hymns has been compiled for the use of congrega- tions in union with the Reformed Episco- pal Church, and will be found to include many of those which are especially dear to all Evangelical Christians. It may serve a valuable purpose until the General Council shall decide to set forth a larger Hymnal. George David Cummins. March, 1874. Entered according to Act of CongresB, in the year 1874, by CHARLES W. QUICK, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. HYMNS. ADVENT. ETSMN 1. C. M. HARK! the glad sound, the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. On him the Spirit, largely pour'd, Exerts his sacred fire; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, His holy breast inspire. 8. He comes, the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst. The iron fetters yield. 4. He comes, from thickest films of \dce To clear the mental ray; And on the eyes oppress'd with night To pour celestial day. 3 HYMNS. 6. He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of his grace, To enrich the humble poor. 6. Our glad Hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved I^ame. 'I i' HYMN 2. 88, 7s. HAHj ! 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 earth thou art; Long desired of every nation, Joy of every waiting heart. 8. Born thy people to deliver, Born a child, yet God our King, Born to reign in us for ever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring. 4. By thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone : ADVENT. By thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne. HYMN 3. C. M. JOY to the world ! the Lord is come : Let earth receive her King : Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2. Joy to the earth! the Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ; "While fields, and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 8. Let the whole earth his love proclaim. With all her different tongues. And spread the honours of his name In melody and songs. 4. "No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his hlessings flow. Far as the curse is found. 6. He rules the world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove The glories of his riffhteousness, And wonders of his love. 6 k I HTMNS. HYMN 4. 8s, 7b, 4s. LO, he comes, with clouds descending. Once for favored sinners slain; Thousand thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of his train; Hallelujah ! God appears on earth to reign. 9. Every eye shall now behold him. Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at nought and sold him, Pierced, and nailed him to the tree, Deeply wailinff. Shall the true Messi^m see. 8. Every island, sea, and mountain, Heaven and earth, shall flee away : All who hate him must, confounded. Hear the trump proclaim the day; Come to judgment. Come to judgment, come away. 4. Now redemption, long expected, See in solemn pomp appear: All his saints, by men rejected, Now shall meet him in the air: Hallelujah! See the day of God appear. 6 CHRISTMAS. Yea, Amen ; let all adore thee, High on thine eternal throne : Saviour, take the power and glory; Claim the kingdom for thine own. O come quickly! Hallelujah! Come, Lord, come ! CHRISTMAS. HYMN 6. 7s. HARK! the herald angels sing. Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled. Joyful all ye nations rise. Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem ! s. Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, In th' appointed time has come ; Every heart now make him room. 4. Yeil'd in flesh, the Godhead see: Hail th' incarnate Deity, f ... HYMNS. I ' i ,11 I il Pleased, as man, with man to dwell; Jesus, now Emmanuel. 8. Risen wi^h healing in his wings, Light and life to all he brings; Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace ! HYMN 6. H. M. Chorus, SHOUT the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, MesiJiah is King ! 1. Sion, the marvellous story be telling. The Son of the Highest, how lowly his birth! The brightest archangel in glory excel- ling, He stoops to redeem thee, he reigna upon earth! Chorus. Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! Tell how he cometh; from nation to nar tion. The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round; 8 CHRISTMAS. How freely he giveth his finished salva- tion, How his people with joy everlasting are crowned. Chorus, Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is fcng! s. Mortals, your homage be gratefully bring- ing, And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise; Ye angels, the full Hallelujah be singing; One chorus resound through the earth and the skies : Chorus, Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is feng! HYMN 7. 8s, 7s, 4s. AI^GELS, 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. 9. Shepherds, in the field abiding. Watching o'er your flocks by night, 9 ifpp I '' ' ■ ' ■ ■• ■ ; 1 it '{ :■ ; » Hi i! i HYMNS. God with man is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King, 8. Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; 1-c the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen his natal star: Come and worship, "Worship Christ, the new-born King. 4. Saints, before the Saviour bending. Waiting long in hope and fear, Suddenly, the Lord, descending, In mid-heaven shall appear: Come and worship. Worship Christ, the new-born King. HYMN 8. C. M. WHILE shepherds watched 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. 10 CHRISTMAS. 8. " To you, in David's town, this day Is born, of David's line. The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; A id this shall be the sign. 4. " The heavenly babe you there shall find. To human view displayed. All meanly wrapt in swathing bands, And in a manger laid." 5. Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Address'd their joyful song : 6. " All glory be to God on high. And to the earth be peace ; Good will henceforth, from heaven to men, Begin, and never cease." i HYMN 9. 7s. JESUS ! IN'ame of wondrous love ! Name all other names above! Unto which must every knee Bow in deep humility. 2. Jesus! Name of priceless worth To the fallen sons of earth, 11 1) ! 'A If i\ 1' I i tli^:;i''^'- HYMNS. For tlie promise that it gave — "Jesus shall his people save.*' 8. Jesus ! l^ame of mercy mild, Given to the holy Child, When the cup of human woe First he tasted here below. 4. Jesus ! only name that's given Under all the mighty heaven. Whereby man, to sin enslaved. Bursts his fetters and is saved. 5. Jesus ! !N"ame of wondrous love ! Human Name of God above; Pleading only this, we flee. Helpless, O our God, to thee. HYMI^ 10. C. M. CALM on the listening ear of night Came heaven's melodious strains, Where wild Judea stretches far Her silver-mantled plains. 2. Celestial choirs from courts above Shed sacred glories there ; And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the air. 12 CHRISTMAS. 8. The answering hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply; And greet, from all their holy heights, The Day-Spring from on high. 4. O'er the blue depths of Gralilee There comes a holier calm, And Sharon waves, in solemn praise, Her silent groves of palm. 5. "Glory to God!" the sounding skies Loud with their anthems ring, " Peace to the earth, good- will to men, From heaven's eternal King!" 6. Light on thy hills, Jerusalem I The Saviour now is born ! And bright on Bethlehem's joyous plains Breaks the first Christmas morn. HYMlSr 11. 8s, 7s. HARK ! what mean those holy voices Sweetly sounding through the skies ? Lo! the angelic host rejoices. Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 8. Listen to the wondrous story Which they chant in hymns of joy — 13 : I' Si HYMNS. I lit i' n "Glory in the highest, glory! Glory be to God most high! 8. "Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven, Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4. *' Christ is born; the great Anointed! Heaven and earth his praises sing! O receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest and King! s. "Hasten, mortals, to adore him; Learn his name to magnify, Till in heaven ye sing before him. Glory be to God most high!" HYMI^ 12. lOs. RISE, crown'd with light, imperial Salem, rise; Exalt thy towering head and lift thine eyes; See heaven its sparkling portals wide dis- play. And break upon thee in a flood of day. See a long race thy spacious courts adorn, See future sons, and daughters yet unborn, 14 CHRISTMAS. In crowding ranks on every side arise, Demanding life, impatient for the skies. 8. See barbarous nations at thy gates attend, Walk in thy light, and in thy temple bend : See thy bright altars throng'd with pros- trate kings, While every land its joyous tribute brings. 4. The seas shall waste, the skies to smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away; But fix'd his word, his saving power re- mains ; Thy realm shall last, thy own Messiah reigns. HYMIS" 13. 7s, 6s. HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son ! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression. To set -e captive free, To take away transgression, Ar i iule in equity. 2. He comes with succor speedy, To thoae who suffer wrong, 16 I:H iii#f HYMNS. To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in his sight. 8. He shall descend like showers Upon the fruitful earth; And love and joy, like flowers. Spring in his path to birth : Before him, on the mountains. Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4. To him shall prayer unceasing. And daily praise ascend ; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end : The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His name shall stand for ever; That l!^ame to us is Love. EPIPHANY. HYM:N^ 14. lis, 10s. BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morninff. Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thiue aid; 16 EPIPHANY. Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where oux infant Redeemer is laid. • ;'i. 9. Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining, Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 8. Say, shall we yield him, in costly devo- tion, Odors of Eden, and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean. Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine? ; >■<. 4. Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would his favor secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning. Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid: 17 if, ■4 i HYMNS. Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. ■ i I 1 ■■, ! 'i.r. m} III I J M HYMN 15. S. M. ■'.'.^ -i- ' HOW beauteous are their feet Who stand on Sion's hill ; Who bring salviatibn on iKeir tongues. And words of peace reveal ! ^ , , ^,. ; / How charming is their voice: How sweet their tidings are ! " Sion, behold thy Saviour-King, He reigns and triumphs here." , s. How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for. And sought, but never found! 'A f i ■>i '^•;* How blessed are our eyes * That see this hearenly light ! Prophets and kings desired it long. But died without the sight. 8. "The watchmen join their voice. And tunefiil notes employ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs. And deserts learn the joy. 1^ EPIPHANY. The Lord makes bare his arm Through all the earth abroad : Let every nation now behold Their Saviour and their God. i HYMN 16. 78. WATCHMAN! tell us of the night, What its signs of promise are; Traveller! o'er yon mountain's height, * See that glory-beaming star. Watchman! does its beauteous ray Aught of joy or hope foretell? Traveller! yes; it brings the day. Promised day of Israel. ; v :• :i * , Watchman! tell us of the night: Higher yet that star ascends. ; { Traveller! blessedness and light, Peace and truth, its course portends. Watchman! will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth? Traveller! ages are its own; See, it bursts o'er all the earth. s. Watchman! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn. Traveller! darkness takes its flight; . Doubt and terror are withdrawn. Watchman! let thy wanderings cease; Hie thee to thy quiet home. . 19 m m flHIjfi 1 if . '! 11' ' ' IS '' 'ft ■ ' ' i i 1 1 m HYMNS. Traveller! lo! the Prince of Peace, Lo! the Son of God is come. ^ HYMN 17. L. M. \^ }^[ WHEN, marshal 'd on the nightly plain. The glittering host bestud the sky, One star ^one of all the train Can fix the sinner's wandering eye. 9. Hark ! hark ! to God the chorus breaks. From every host, from every gem ; But one alone the Saviour speaks ; It is the Star of Bethlehem. < «; It is my guide, my light, my all, > - It bids my dark forebodings cease; And through the storm and danger's thrall,"^ ''•' It leads me to the port of pe^ce. Then, safely moor'd, my perils o'er, I'll sing, first in night's diadem, For ever and for evermore. The Star, the Star of Bethlehem ! LENT. :'i t. ■■,''■ I ■ ^: -'^' HYMN 18. 7b.' '•^•; •■ OAYIOUR, when in dust, to thee, O Low we bow th' adoring knee; When, repentant, to the sfies, ' "' Scarce we lift our streaming eyes; 20 LENT. 0, by all thy pain and woe, Suti'er'd once for man below, * v Bending from thy throne on high, Hear our eolemn litany. By thy birth and early years. By thy human griefs and fears, By thy fasting and distress In the lonely wilderness. By thy victory in the hour Of the subtle tempter's power; Jesus, look with pitying eye; , Hear our solemn litany. By thy conflict with despair. By thine agony in prayer, By the purple robe of scorn. By thy wounds, thy crown of thorn, By thy cross, thy pangs and cries. By thy perfect sacrifice; Jesus, look with pitying eye ; Hqar our solemn litany. 4. By the bright'ning, heavens above. By thy finished work of love, By thy triumph o'er the grave. By thy power from death to save; Mighty God, ascended Lord, To thy throne in heaven restored. Prince and Saviour, 1 ear our cry. Hear our solemn litany. 21 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // 4is 1.0 I.I t 1^ IM 2.2 20 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 .^ 6" ^ V <^ /a °% ;> HiotDgraphic Sciences Corporation 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 d ^ \ \\ <> 6^ 4^, ^ L<9 ;V ^ 1 I i II i ''1 I'll j> HYMNS. HYMN 19. C. M. HOW ofk, alas! this wretched heart Has wandered from the Lord: - How oft my roving thoughts depart, Forgetful of his word! Yet sovereign mercy calls, "Return; Dear Lord, and may I come? My vile ingratitude I mourn; 0, take the wanderer home. And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive, And hid my crimes remove? And shall a pardon'd rehel live To speak thy wondrous love? 4. Almighty grace, thy healing power, How glorious, how divine ! That can to life and hliss restore So vile a heart as mine. 5. Thy pardoning love, so free, so swe^t. Dear Saviour, I adore : O, keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more. . HYMI^ 20. L. M. OTHAT my load of sin were gone, O that I could at last suhmit At Jesus' feet to lay it down. To lay my soul at Jesus' feet. 22 LENT. Rest for my soul I long to find; Saviour of all, if mine thou art, Give me thy meek and lowly mind, And stamp thine image on my heart. 8. Break off the yoke of inbred sin, And fully set my spirit free; I cannot rest till pure within. Till I am wholly lost in thee. 4. Fain would I learn of thee, my God; Thy light and easy burden prove. The cross, all stain'd with hallow'd blood, The labor of thy dying love. I would, but thou must give the power, My heart from every sin release; Bring near, bring near the joyful hour, And fill me with thy perfect peace. HYMN 21. L. M. OTHOTJ to whose all-searching sight The darkness shineth as the light. Search, prove my heart; it pants for thee, burst these bonds, and set it free. s. Wash out its stains, refine its dross, I^ail my affections to the cross; Hallow each thought; let all within Be clean, as thou, my Lord, art clean. 23 In. Ill HTMNS. 1 « i *•% I" ii''?/;. If in this darksome wild I stray, ..^^ Be thou my light, be thou my way; No foes, no violence I fear, y^, No harm, while thou, my God, art near. 4. When rising floods my soul overflow. When sinks my heart in waves of woe, Jesus, thy timely aid impart. And raise my head, and cheer my heart. s. Saviour, where'er thy steps I see. Dauntless, untired, I follow thee; let thy hand support me still, And lead me to thy holy hill. If rough and thorny be the way. My strength proportion to my day. Till toil, and grief, and pain shall cease. Where all is calm, and joy, and peace. HYMN 22. L. M. MY God, permit me not to be A stranger to myself and thee : Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove. Forgetful of my highest love. s. Why should my passions mix with earth. And thus debase my heavenly birth? Whv should I cleave to things below, Ana all my purest joys forego ? 24 LBKT. S. Call me away from flesh and sense; Thy grace, O Lord, can draw me thence : I would obey the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. l£YMN 23. H. M. NEARER, tny God, to thee, [N'earer to thee. E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, I^earer, my God, to thee, I^earer to thee. Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down. Darkness be over me. My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams Fd be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee. i. There let my way appear Steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee. 25 HTMN$. 4. : Then with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Altars ril raise; So by my woes to be Wearer, my God, to thee, iN'earer to thee. 5. Or if on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly. Still all my song shall be Nearer, my God, to thee, K'earer to thee. HYMN 24. C. M. GRACIOUS God, in whom I live. My feeble efforts aid; Help me. to watch, and pray, and strive. Though trembling and afraid. Increase. my faith, increase my hope, When foes and fears prevail; And bear my fainting spirit up, Or soon my strength will fail. s. "WTiene'er temptations fright my heart. And lure my feet aside, 26 iiiiii lA' ' PASSION WEEK AND GOOD FRIDAY. My God, thy powerftil aid impart, Aiy guardian and my guide. keep me in thy heavenly way, And hid the tempter flee; And let me never, never stray From happiness and thee. m Id PASSION WEEK AND GOOD FRIDAY. HYMN 25. L. M. WHEN I survey the wondrous cross, Oi which the Prince of Glory died. My richt st gain I count hut loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. ■■■■'•.' Forhid it. Lord, that I should hoast. Save in the cross of Christ my God : All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to thy hlood. s. See ! from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down : Did e'er such love and sorrow meet? Or thorns compose a Saviour's crown? 4. Were the whole realm of nature mine. That were a trihute far too small; Love so amazing, so divine. Demands my life, my soul, my alL 27 I HTMNS. HYMN 26. 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 me ! '■'«./ Hark, how he groans! while nature shakes, And earth's strong pillars bend; The temple's vail in sunder breaks, The solid marbles rend. 8. 'Tis done! the precious ransom's paid; " Receive my soul!" he cries; See where he bows his sacred head! He bows his head and dies. But soon he'll break death's en^dous chain. And in full glory shine; Lamb of God, was ever pain, Was ever love like thine! HYMN 27. 8s, 78. WHO is this that comes from Edom, All his raiment stained with blood. To the captive speaking freedom, Bringing and bestowing good ; , Glorious in the garb he wears, Glorious in the spoil he bears? 28 PASSION WEEK AND GOOD FRIDAY. a. Tis the Saviour, now victorious, Travelling onward in his might; 'Tis the Saviour; how glorious, To his people, is the si^t! Satan conquered, and the grave, Jesus now is strong to save. s. ' Why that blood his raiment staining? 'Tia the blood of many slain; Of hi a foes there's none remaining, None, the contest to maintain: Fallen they are, no more to rise; All their glory prostrate lies. 4. Mighty Victor, reign for ever; Wear the crown so dearly won; Never shall thy people, never. Cease to sing what thou hast done; Thou hast fought thy people's foes; Thou hast healed thy people's woes. HYMN 28. 8s, 7e. HAIL, thou once despisM Jesus! Hail, thou Galilean King, Thou didst suffer to release us, Thou didst free salvation bring: Hail, thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame; By thy merit we find favor. Life is given through thy name. 29 HYM5S. 'ij 9. Paschal Lamb by God appointed, All our sins were on thee laid; By Almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. Every sin may be forgiven, Through the virtue of thy blood; Opened is the gate of heaven, Peace is made for man with God. Jesus, hail ! enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide, All the heavenly host adore thee. Seated at thy Father's side : There for sinners thou art pleading; " Spare them yet another year;" Th for saints art interceding, j.^.. in glory they appear. 4. Worship, honor, power, and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive : . Loudest praises, without ceasing. Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits; , • Bring your sweetest noblest lays^ Help to sing our Saviour's merits. Help to chant Immanuel's praise. HYMI^ 29. 8s, 78. SWEET the moments, rich in blessing. Which before the cross I spend; 30 PASSION WEEK AND GOOD FRIDAY. Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend. Here I'll sit, for ever viewing Mercy's streams, in streams of blood; Precious drops, my soul bedewing. Plead, and claim my peace with God. s. Truly blessed is the station, Low before his cross to lie; While I see divine compassion Beaming in his languid eye. 4. Lord, in ceaseless contemplation Fix my thankful heart on thee, Till I taste thy ftill salvation, . And thine unveil'd glory see. mi HYMN 30. C. M. FOR ever here my rest shall be, Close to thy bleeding side; This all my hope and all my plea, " For me the Saviour died." My dying Saviour and my God, Fountain for guilt and sin ! Sprinkle me ever with thy blood. And cleanse and keep me clean. 81 ! ! I '.( ( t«l ! <* '*1i: fll?il HYMNS. "Wash me, and make me thus thine own ; Wash me, and mine thou art; Wash me, but not my feet alone — My hands, m^ head, my heart. 4. yy Th' atonement of thv blood appl Till faith to sight improve; Till nope in full fruition die, And all my soul is love. HYMN 31. L. M. 'rprs finished: so the Saviour cried, 1 And meekly bow'd his head and died: 'Tis finished: yes, the work is done, The l^attle fought, the victory won. 9. 'Tis finished: all that heaven decreed, And all the ancient prophets said, Is now fulfiU'd, as long designed, In me, the Saviour of manland. 'Tis finished: Aaron now no more Must stain his robes with purple gore : The sacred vail is rent in twain. And Jewish rites no more remain. 4. 'Tis finished: this my dying groan Shall sins of every kind atone : 32 W^d EASTER. Millions shall be redeemed from death, By this, my last expiring breath. 5. 'Tis finished: heaven is reconciled. And all the powers of darkness spoiled: Peace, love, and happiness, again Return and dwell with sinful men. 6. 'Tis finished: let the joyful sound Be heard through all the nations ro".nd : 'Tis finished: let the echo fly Through heaven and hell, through earth and sky. EASTER. HYMN 32. 7s. pHRIST the Lord is risen to-day! \J Sons of men and angels say: Raise your joys and triumphs high, Sing, ye heavens, and eayth reply. 2. Love's redeeming work is done. Fought the fight, the victory won : Jesus' agony is o'er. Darkness vails the earth no more. s. Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Christ hath burst the gates of hell: Death in vain forbids him rise, Christ hath opened Paradise. 33 «;:*? I I HTMNS. 1 f "5 ^' I ■' ■■■J" 1 ■ <; ', '. I i ill 'It' 1 '*t Lives again our glorious King; Where, O Death, is now thy sting? Once he died, our souls to save; Where's thy victory, Grave? 5. 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. HYMN 33. L. M. OUR Lord is risen from the dead. Our Jesus is gone up on high ; The powers of hell are captive led. Dragged to the portals of the sky. 2. There his triumphal chariot waits. And angels chant the solemn lay : " Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, Ye everlasting doors give way." .8. Loose all your hars of massy light. And wide unfold th' ethereal scene; He claims those mansions as his right, Receive the King of glory in. 4. Who is the King of glory? — ^who? The Lord, that all his foes o'ercame; The world, sin, death, and hell overthrew, And Jesus is the Conqueror's name. 34 EASTER. Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay; "Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, Ye everlasting doors give way." 6. Who is the King of glory ? — ^who ? The Lord, of glorious power possessed; The King of saints and angels too, God over all for ever blessed. HYMN 34. L. M. YE faithful souls who Jesus know. If risen indeed with him ye are, Superior to the joys below. His resurrection's power declare: i Your faith by holy tempers prove, By actions show your sins forgiven. And seek the glorious things above. And follow Christ, your Head, to heaven. There your exalted Saviour see. Seated at God's right hand again, In all his Father's majesty. In everlasting power to reign. 35 HYMN6. ASCENSION. HYMN^ 35. P. M. REJOICE, the Lord is King; Your God and King adore : Ye saints, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 9. Jesus the Saviour reigns. The God of truth and love ! When he had washed our stains. He took his seat above. Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 8. His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given. Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 4. He all his foes shaH quell. Shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell - With pure seraphic joy: Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 86 WHIT-SUl&DAY. 5. Eejoice in glorious hope, Jesus the Judge shall come, And take his servants up To their eternal home. "We soon shall hear th'archangePs voice, The trump of God shall sound, Rejoice. WHIT-SUNDAY. HYMN 36. C. M. COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, "With all thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. li It See how we grovel here helow, Fond of these earthly toys : Our souls, how heavily they go, To reach eternal joys. 8. In vain we tune our lifeless songs. In vain we strive to rise; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4. Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor dying rate ? Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great ? 87 HYMNS. «..; ; [((■ » Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. HYMI^ 37. CM. HE'S come, let every knee be bent, All hearts new joy resume; Sing, ye redeemed, with one consent, "The Comforter is come." What greater gift, what greater love, Could God on man bestow? Angels for this rejoice above, Let man rejoice below. Hail, blessed Spirit! may each soul Thy sacred influence feel; Do i;hou each sinful thought control, And fix our wavering zeal. 4. Thou to the conscience dost convey Those checks which we should know ; Thy motions point to us the way; Thou giv'st us strength to go. HYM]^ 38. S. M. CtOMB, Holy Spirit, come: ' Let thy bright beams arise; 88 TRINITt I^UNi)AY. Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. Eevive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. Convince us of our sin; Then lead to Jesus' blood. And to our wondering view reveal The mercies of our God. TRINITY SUNDAY. HYMN 39. L. M. OHOL Y, holy, holy Lord, Bright in thy deeds and in thy Name, For ever be thy !Name adored. Thy glories let the world proclaim. Jesus, Lamb once crucified To take our load of sins away. Thine be the hymn that rolls its tide Along the realms of upper day. 8. Axoly Spirit from above. In streams of light and glory given, Thou source of ecstacy and love. Thy praises ring through earth and heaven. . » . 80 [■ iil m iM I ■■!» HTMNS. 4. O God Triune, to thee we owe Our every thought, our every song; And ever may thy praises flow From saint and seraph's burning tongue. HYIOr 40. L. M. FATHER of all, whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found. Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy pardoning love extend. 9. Almiffhty Son, incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy saving grace extend. Eternal Spirit, by whose breath The soul IS raised from sin and death, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy quickening power extend. 4. Jehovah! Father, Spirit, Son, Mysterious Godhead, Three in One ! Before thy throne we sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. H HYMN 41. 8s, 78, 4s. OLY Father, great Creator, Source of mercy, love, and peace, 40 THANKSGIVING DAT. Look upon the Mediator, Clothe us with his righteousness; Heavenly Father, Through the Saviour hear and bless. Holy Jesus, Lord of glory. Whom angelic hosts proclaim, While we hear thy wondrous story. Meet and worship in thy name, Dear Redeemer, In our hearts thy peace proclaim. s. Holy Spirit, Sanctifier, Come with unction from above, Raise our hearts to raptures higher. Fill them with the Saviour's love ! Source of comfort. Cheer us with the Saviour's love. 4. God the Lord, through every nation Let thy wondrous mercies shine ! In the song of thy salvation Every tongue and race combine ! Great Jehovah, Form our hearts and make them thine. THANKSGIVING DAY. HYMN 42. 7s. PRAISE to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days; 41 m HYMNS. Bounteous source of every joy, Let thy praise oUr tongues employ: All to thee, our God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow. im ;,;i:r^' All the blessings of the fields. All the stores me garden yields. Flocks that whiten all the plain, Yellow sheaves of ripen'd grain; Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. i Clouds that drop their fattening dews, Suns tiiat genial warmth diffuse, All the plenty summer pours. Autumn's rich o'erflowing stores; Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 4. I. - Peace, prosperity, and health, '■ Private bliss and public wealth. Knowledge, with its gladdening streams, Pure religion's holier beams; Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise, HYMN 43. 6s. 48. GOD bless our native land! Firm may she ever stand, 42 BAPTISM. Through Btorm and night ; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of winds and wave, Do thou our country save By thy great might. 8. For her our prayer shall rise To God, above the skies, On him we wait; Thou who art ever nigh. Guarding with watchml eye, To thee aloud we cry, God save the State ! BAPTISM. HYMN 44. 8s, 7s. SAVTOTJR, who thy flock art feeding, With the shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading. While the lambs thy bosom* share: " ' ' «. ■ Now, these little ones receiving. Fold them in thy gracious arm; There, we know, thy word believing, Only there secure from harm. mver from thy pasture roving, Let them be the lion's prey; Let thy tenderness, so loving. Keep them all life's dangerous way. 43 HTMNS. liill Then, within thy fold eternal, Let them find a resting place; Feed in pastures ever vernal, Drink the rivers of thy grace. HYMN 45. 8s, 78, 48. SAVIOini, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need thy tender care; In thy pleasant pastures feed us; For our use thy folds prepare; Blessed Jesus ! Thou hast bought us, thine we are. t. Thou hast promised to receive us. Poor and simple though we be ; Thou hast mercy to relieve us ; Grace to cleanse, and power to free : Blessed Jesus ! Let us early turn to thee. ■«. Early let us seek thy favor, Early let us learn thy will; Do thou, Lord, our only Saviour, With thy love our bosoms fill: BlessM Jesus ! Thou hast loved us — love us still. HYMN 46. S. M. SOLDIERS of Christ, arise. And put your armor on; 44 lord's supper. Strong in the strength which God sup- plies Through his eternal Son. Strongf in the Lord of hosts, AnS in his mighty power; Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. s. Stand, then, in his great might, With all his strength endued; And take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God; 4. That, having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may behold your victory won, And stand complete at last lord's supper. HYMI^ 47, L. M. TO Jesus, our exalted Lord, That name in heaven and earth adored, Pain would our hearts and voices raise A cheerful -song of sacred praise. 2. But all the notes which mortals know Are weak, and languishing, and low; Far, far above our humble songs. The theme demands immortal tongues. 45 n m HTMNS. Yet whilst around his board we meet, And worship at his sacred feet, let our warm affections move In glad returns of grateful love. 4. Yes, Lord, we love, and we adore. But long to kr ow and love thee more , And, whilst we take the bread and wine, Desire to feed on joys divine. HYMN" 48. L. M. MY God, and is thy table spread. And does thy cup with love overflow? Thither be all thy children led. And let them thy sweet mercies know. a. let thy table honor'd be, And furnished well with joyful guests: And may each soul salvation see, That here its holy pledges tastes. 8. Drawn by thy quickening grace. In countless numbers let them come; And gather from their Father's board The bread that lives beyond the tohab. 4. Nor let thy spreading Gospel rest. Till through the .rorld thy truth has run; 46 lord's supper. Till with this bread all men be blest, Who see the light or feel the sun. HYMN 49. C. M. AND are we now brought near to God, Who once at distance stood? And, to effect this glorious change, Did Jesus shed his blood ? for a song of ardent praise. To bear our souls above! What should allay our lively hope. Or damp our flaming love? 8. Then let us join the heavenly choirs. To praise our heavenly King: may that love which spread this board Inspire us while we sing: 4. " Glory to God in highest strains. And to the earth be peace; Good- will from heaven to men is come. And let it never cease." HYMN 50. P. M. BREAD of the world, in mercy broken. Wine of the soul, in mercy shed, By whom the words of life were spoken. And in whose death our sins are dead: 47 HYMNS. i::i:; ; ("f. a. Look on the heart by sorrow liroken, Look on the tears by sinners shed, And be Thy feast to us the token That by Thy grace our souls are fed. HYMN 51. C. M. THOU, God, all glory, honor, power, Art worthy to receive; Since all things by thy power were made, A.nd by thy bounty live. 2. And worthy is the Lamb, all power, Honor, and wealth to gain. Glory and strength; who for our sins A sacrifice was slain. All worthy thou, who hast redeemed And ransom'd us to God, From every nation, every coast. By thy most precious blood. Blessing and honor, glory, power. By all in earth and heaven. To him that sits upon the throne, And to the Lamb, be given. HYMJSr 52. C. M. TO our Redeemer's glorious name Awake the sacred song! O may his love (immortal flame !) Tune every heart and tongue. 48 CONFIRMATION. His love what mortal thought can reach? What mortal tongue display? Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 8. He left his radiant throne on high, Left the hright reab. s of hliss, And came to earth to bleed and die ! Was ever love like this? 4. Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee, May every heart with rapture say, The Saviour died for me ! s. may the sweet, the blissful theme, Fill every heart and tongue; Till strangers love thy charming name, And join the sacred song. 0i m, CONFIRMATION. HYMN 53. 7s. THINE for ever:— God of love. Hear us from thy throne above; Thine for ever may we be, Here and in eternity. 49 m .r II V I' 'ii.. --, : 11 f I I ■ .1 > lai'S ■* ** - Hi' I:' ^> Ml \m m % HYMNS. "'hine for ever: — ^Lord of life, Meld us throuffh our earthly strife: 'hou the life, the truth, the way, ; ^luide us to the realms of day. t. Thine for ever: — how bless'd They who find in thee their rest! Saviour, guardian, heavenly friend, defend us to the end. Thine for ever: — ^thou our guide, All our wants by thee supplied. All our sins by thee forgiven. Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven. HYMN 54. 68. 4s. MY faith looks up to thee. Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine ! Now hear me while I pray: Take all my guilt away; O let me from this day Be wholly thine. May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting h art. My zeal inspire: 60 CONFIRMATION. As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire. s. While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread. Be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From thee aside. When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll, Blest Saviour, then in love. Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, A ransom'd soul. 11? '^ m "J HYMN 55. 7s. OFT in danger, oft in woe. Onward, Christians, onward go ; Fight the fight, maintain the strife, Strengthen'd with the bread of life. 9. Onward, Christians, onward go, Join the war, and face the foe : 51 HTMNS. Will ye flee in danger's hour? Know ye not your Captain's power? 8. Let your drooping hearts be glad : March, in heavenly armor clad: Fight, nor think the battle long, Victory soon shall tune your song. Let not sorrow dim your eye; Soon shall every tear be dry; Let not fears your course impede, Great your strength, if great your need. s. Onward, then, in battle move, More than conquerors ye shall prove; Though opposed by many a foe, Christian soldiers,^ onward go. ■■■"*. . * ■ ■■*■ HYMlSr 56. P. M. JUST as I am — ^without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me. And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come. s. Just as I am — and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot; To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, Lamb of God, I come. 62 ORDINATION. Just as I am^ — ^though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings within, and fears without, ■zu O Lamb of God, I come. .- .ML Just as I am— poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healinff of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come. 5. Just as I am — ^thou wilt receive. Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come. w Just as I am — ^thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down ; Now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come. ORDINATION. HYMN 57. L. M. FATHER of mercies bow thine ear, Attentive to our earnest prayer; We plea4 ^^^ those who plead for thee; Buccessful pleaders may they be. 53 If 'V- HYMNS. »■" How great their work, how vast their charge; Do thou their anxious souls enlarge : Their hest acquirements are our gain ; We share the blessings they obtain. Clothe, then, with energy divine, . Their words, and let tliose words be thine; To them thy sacred truth reveal, Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. •i. Teach them to sow the precious seed, Teach them thy chosen flock to feed ; Teach them immortal souls to gain — Souls that will well reward their pain. 0. Let throngiiag multitudes around Hear from itkeir lips the joyfiil sound; In humble strains thy grace implore, And feelt thy new-creaiing power. - «. Let si nnei?s> break their massy chains, T>i stressed; souls forget their pains; Let light through distant realms be spread, And Sion rear her drooping head. I :; ■, » s » HYMN 58. L. M. SO forth, ye heralds, in niy ^ame. Sweetly the Gospebtrwmpet sound; ORDINATION. The fflorious jubilee proclaim, Where'er the human race is found. -it. The joyftil nej^s to all impart, And teach them where salvation lies ; With care bind up the broken heart, And wipe the tears from weeping eyes. ')/; 8. ro, Be wise as serpents, where you But harmless as the peaceful dove; And let your heaven-taught conduct show That ye're commission'd from above. 4. Freely from me ye have received, Freely, in love, to others give ; Thus shall your doctrines be believed, And, by your labors, sinners live. ». i HYMN 59. L. M. GO, speak of Jesus ! of that love. Passing all bounds of human thought, Which made him quit his throne above, With Godlike deep compassion fraught. To save from death our ruined race. Our guilt to purge, our path to trace. r^'?^M Go, speak of Jesus! of his power, . As perfect God and perfect man, 66 HTMNS. > Which day hy day, and hour by hour, As he wrought out the wondrous plan, Led him as God to save and heal, As man to sjrmpathize and feel. , Go, speak of Jesus ! of his grace, Receiving, pardoning, blessing all ; His holy, spotless life retrace. His words, his miracles recall ; The words he spoke, the truths he taught, With life, eternal life, are fraught. HYMN 60. L. M. SPIRIT of the living God ! In all thy plenitude of grace, Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race. Give tongues of fire and hearts of love, To preach the reconciling word; Give power and unction from above. Whene'er the joyfiil sound is heard. Be darkness, at thy coming, light; Confusion, order in thy path; Souls without Btreiigth inspire with might; Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 66 PRAISM. Convert the nations; far and nigh The triumphs of the cross record; The name of Jesus glorify, Till every people call him Lord. '■■"' PRAISE. , ; HYMN 61. L. M, RENDER thanks to God above, The ii^untain of eternal love; Whose mercy firm, through ages past, Has stood, and shall for ever last. Who can his mighty deeds express, Not only vast, but numberless? What mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise. Extend to me that favor. Lord, Thou to thy chosen dost afford; When thou return 'st to set them free, Let 4ihy salvation visit me. > ■ ' ' i' . . ..'v . ;- ^ .J , : ;'! .• Let Israel's God be ever bless'd. His name eternally confess'd ; Let all hia saints, with full accord, Sing loud Amens : Praise ye the Lord. I ? m I IB^ HYMN 62. C. M. OFQR a heart to praise my God, ^ A heart from sin set free ! A heart that's sprinkled with the blood So freely shea for me; ' •. ■ A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My dear Redeemer's throne, Where only Christ ift heard to speak^ Where tfesus reigns, alone; , , ., ■il-' An humble, lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean ; Which neimer life nor death can part From him that dwells within ; 4. A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love divine. Perfect, and right, and pure, and good — A copy. Lord, of thine ! 5. Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart; Come quickly from abpve; Write thy new name upon my heart, Thy new, best name of Love. M HYMN 63. 78. AGNIFY Jehovah's Name; For his mercies ever sure, 58 PBAISH. From eternity the same, To eternity endure. 9. Let his ransom'd flock rejoice, Gathered out of every land, As the people of his choice, Pluck'd fron^ the destroyer^s hand, 8. In the wilderness astray, In the lonely waste they roam. Hungry, fainting hy the way, Ffir jfrom refuge, shelter, home: — 4. To the Lord their God they cry; He inclines a gracious ear. Sends deliverance from on high. Rescues them from all their fear: s. Them to pleasant lands he brings. Where the vine and olive grow; Where, from verdant hills, the springs Through luxuriant valleys flow. 6. that men would praise the Lord, For his goodness to their race; For the wonders of his word. And the riches of his grace. HYMI^ 64. C. M. OFOR a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer's praise, ^9 .. :^i HTMNB. The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace. Jesus — the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease ; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. He breaks the power of inbred sin. And sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me. 4. mi He speaks; and listening to his voice, New life the dead receive; The mournful broken hearts rejoice; The humble poor believe. Heir him, ye deaf! His praise, ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ ! Ye blind, behold your Saviour come ! And leap, ye lame, for joy! HYM:N' 65. L. M. JEHOVAH reigns, let all the earth In his just government rejoice ; Let all the lands, with sacred mirth, In his applause unite their voice. * 60 PRAISB. Darkness and cloud, of awful shade, His dazzling g^ory shroud in state ; Judgment and nghtieousness are made The habitation of his seat. s. and For thou, God, art seated high. Above earth's potentates enthroned; Thou, Lord, unrivaled in the sky, Supreme by all the gods art owned. HYMJSr 66. L.M. SWEET is the work, my God, m . To praise thy name, give thanks, sing; To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night. Sweet is the day of sacred rest; Ko mortal cares shall seize my breast; may my heart in tune be found. Like David's harp of solemn sound. My heart shall triumph in the Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word; His works of grace, how bright they shine I How deep his counsels, how divine! • 4. I then shall share a glorious part. When grace hath well refined my heart, 61 Wl— —tf } '■ HYMNS. And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil, to cheer my head. Then shall I see, and hear, and know, All I desired or wished below; And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. HYM]^ 67. 7s. . SOISTGS of praise the angels sang, Heaven with hallelujahs rang. When Jehovah's work begun, When he spake, and it was done. Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity. s. Heaven and earth must pass away: Songs of praise shall ciown that day. God will make new heavens and earth : Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4. Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. .♦ 62 PRAISE, Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death; Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their powers employ. HYMN 68. 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 rock we praise. 3. Into his presence let us haste. To thank him for his favors past; To him address, in joyful songs. The praise that to his Name belongs : 8. let us to his courts repair. And bow with adoration there; 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 : then, ye faithful flock, to*day His warning hear, his voice obey. HYMN 69. 7s. pinLDREN of the heavenly King, \J As ye journey sweetly sing; 63 • ''' ' in ?P; mm !!''' ^P:i'!' HYMNS. Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. 3. We are travelling home to God, In the way our fathers trod; They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. 8. Banished once, hy sin betray'd, Christ our Advocate was made ; Pardon'd now, no more we roam, Christ conducts us to our home. 4. Lord, obediently we go. Gladly leaving all below ; Only thou our Leader be, And we still will follow thee. r '■<> HYMI^ 70. L. M. BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne. Ye nations bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create, and he destroy. 9. His sovereign power, without our aid. Made us of clay, and formed us men ; And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to his fold again. 64 H /» Tl 8p| PRAISE. 8. We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. Wide as the world is thy command, Vast as eternity thy love ; Firm as a rock thy truth must stand. When rolling years shall cease to move. d, len; p we HYMN 71. 8s, 7s. PART I. GOD, my King, thy might confessing. Ever will I bless thy IsTame ; Day by day thy throne addressing, Still will I thy praise proclaim. 9. Honor great our God befitteth; Who his m^esty can reach? li.^ to age his works transmitteth, tg^ to age his power shall teach. s. They shall talk of all thy glory, On thy might and greatness dwell, Speak of thy dread acts the story. And thy deeds of wonder tell. 65 ^#i''^'^ cl^l ; i »,P li I m J • "'' r 1 V IS' ;f'b^:i. /. ;V| li"' L5 « 'fffl HYMNS. Nor shall fail from memory's treasure, Works by love and mercy wrought; "Works of love surpassing measure, Works of mercy passing thought. Full of kindness and compassion, Slow to anger, vast in love , God is good to all creation ; All his works his goodness prove. PART II. All thy woi .8, O Lord, shall bless thee, Thee shall all thy saints adore; King supreme shall they confess thee. And proclaim thy sovereign power. 9. They thy might, all might excelling. Shall to all mankind make known ; And the brightness of thy dwelling. And the glories of thy throne. 8. Ever, God of endless praises. Shall chy royal might remain; Evermore thy brightness blazes. Ever lasts thy righteous reign. 4. Them that fall the Lord protecteth, He sustains the bow'd and bent : Every eye from thee expecteth, Fix'd on thee, its nourishment. 66 PRAI8B. PART III. God is just in all he doeth, Kind is he in all his ways ; \le his ready presence showeth, When a faithful servant prays. WHio sincerely seek and fear him, He to them their wish shall give ; When they call, the Lord will hear them, He will hear them and relieve. 8. From Jehovah, all who prize him, Shall his saving health enjoy: All the wicked who despise him, He will in their sin destroy. 4. Still, Jehovah, thee confessing. Shall my tongue thy praise proclaim; And may all mankind with blessing Ever hail thy holy Name. hi :l :>^' ^ HYMN 72. L. M. AWAKE, my soul, to joyfiil lays. And sing thy great Redeemer's praise; He justly claims a song from thee; His loving kindness, how free ! He saw me ruined in the fall. Yet loved me, notwithstanding all; a7 HYMNS. i hi m i| U lihm ::^ E I'! M He saved me from my lost estate; His loving kindness, how great! s. Though numerous hosts of nighty foes, Though earth and hell my way oppose, He safely leads my soul along; His loving kindness, how strong ! 4. Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Saviour to depart, But though I oft have him forgot. His loving kindness changes not. Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale. Soon all my mortal powers must fail; O may my last expiring breath His loving kindness sing in death, HYMN 73. L. M. GREAT God, to thee my evening song With humble gratitude I raise: O let thy mercy tune my tongue. And fill my heart with lively praise. 9. My days unclouded as they pass. And every gently rolling hour. Are monuments of wondrous grace. And witness to thy love and power. 68 PRAISE. S. And yet this thoughtless, wretched heart, Too oft regardless of thy love. Ungrateful, can from thee depart, And from the path of duty rove. Seal my forgiveness in the blood Of Jesus; his dear name alone I plead for pardon, gracious God, And kind acceptance at thy throne. Let this blest hope my eyelids close; With sleep refresh my feeble frame; Safe in thy care may I repose. And wake with praises to thy name. HYM:t^ 74. 8s, 7s. LORD, with glowing heart I'd praise thee. For the bliss thy love bestows ; For the pardoning grace that saves me. And the peace that from it flows ; Help, God, my weak endeavor; This dull soul to rapture raise : Thou must light the flame, or never Can my love be warmed to praise. Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, Wretched wanderer, far astray; ,e9 ■*!'- .^Hfl 1"' WB *h'- ''■' tMt l,^ 'iWm '■>''. "'■Wm :m'I' f^n Aifln ! -": ,f^ \ - 1^ 1 It : jl'.^MB i'}.. fM i^M ■'.[ ,'■ ^ ( ■ % \M ■'i'*' (•^m li'^:- I ' 'Se i';3v ^ '. J9i t^ ym ( ■>: '■< .■', Pi; m IW' . ,11:-: • if ■ ■■ ■ 4? fill: j;f 11' .' k. t; '■ Iff' HYMNS. Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee From the paths of death away; Praise, with love's devoutest feeling. Him who saw thy guilt-born fear. And, the light of hope revealing. Bade the blood-stain'd cross appear. s. Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling Vainly would my lips express : Low before thy footstool kneeling. Deign thy suppliant's prayer to bless : Let thy grace, my soul's chief treasure, Love's pure flame within me raise ; And, since words can never measure, Let my life show forth thy praise. HYMN 75. L. M. GLORY to thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, keep me. King of kings, Beneath thy own Almighty wings. 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. s. Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; 70 PRAISE. Teach me to die, that so I may Triumphing rise at the last day. 4. O let my soul on thee repose, And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close; Sleep that shall me more vigorous make, To serve my God when I awake. Praise God, from whom all hlessings flow ; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. HYMN 76. S. M. COME, ye that love the Lord, And let your joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. s. Let those refuse to sing That never knew our God, But children of the heavenly King May speak their joys abroad. s. The God of heaven is ours, Our Father and our love ; His care shall guard life's fleeting hours, Then waft our souls above. 71 ii' X' m il i : HYMNS. There shall we see his face, And never, never sin ; There, from the rivers of his grace, Drink endless pleasures in. 5. Children of grace have found Glory begun below : Celestial fruits on earthly ground From faith and hope may grow. HYMN 77. C. M. WHE:N" all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. a. how shall words with equal warmth The gratitude declare That glows within my ravish'd heart? But thou canst read it there. 3. Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy, 4. Through every period of my life > Thy goodness I'll pursue ; • v . 72 Mr'' PRAISE. m And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. a. When nature fails, and day and night Divide thy works no more, My ever grateful heart, Lord, Thy mercy shall adore. •• Through all eternity, to thee A joyful song I'll raise; But oh ! eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. HYMIST 78. L. M. FROM all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator's praise arise ; Jehovah's glorious name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 9. Eternal are thy mercies. Lord, And truth eternal is thy word: Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore. Till suns shall rise and set no more. HTYMN 79. L. M. MY God, how endless is thy love ! Thy gifts are every evening new; And morning mercies from above Gently distill, like early dew. 73 ','■ j.**J v. i ■Mi ]m m I' I- f ,1 fi (i i! fei: iri HTMNS. Thou spread'st the curtains of the night, Great Guardian of my sleeping hours; Thy sovereign word restores the light, And quickens all my drowsy powers. I yield my powers to thy command. To thee I consecrate my days; Perpetual blessings from thy hand Demand perpetual songs of praise. HYM:N' 80. 8s, 7s. COME, thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing. Call for songs of loudest praise : Teach me the melodious measures Sung by seraph-choirs above. While I tell the boundless treasures Of my Lord's unchanging love. a. Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither, by thy help, I'm come ; And I hope, through thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, . Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger. Interposed his precious blood. 74 PKAISB. 0, to grace how great a debtor Bair^ I'm constrained to be ! Let thy grace now, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to thee. Prone to wander — ^Lord, I feel it — Prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it from thy courts above. HYMN^ 81. C. M. THROUGH all the changing scenes of life. In trouble and in joy. The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. *■■■. «A Of his deliverance I will boast, Till all that are distressed From my example comfort take, And charm their griefs to rest. 8. magnify the Lord with me, With me exalt his name; When in distress to him I call'd, He to my rescue came. 4. The angel of the Lord encamps Around the good and just; 76 ■v^'/ :3 l> 'I i ■m |-'3 f. 5:1' ■■■ ■ '*■ i !ir' |(ti hi ?■■ P bi '^^K ^'i. it I: HYMNS. Deliverance he aifords to all Who oil his succor trust. 5. make but trial of his love, Experience will decide How blest are they, 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 your delight. Your wants shall be his care. HYMN 82. H. M. YE boundless realms of joy, Exalt your Maker's fame ; His praise your song employ Above the starry frame : Your voices raise, Ye cherubim And seraphim. To sing his praise. Thou moon, that rulbt the night, And sun, that guid'st the day, Ye glittering stars of light. To him your homage pay : His praise declare. Ye heavens above. And clouds that move In liquid air. 76 i PRAISE. S. Let them adore the Lord, And praise his holy name, By whose almighty word They all from nothing came ; And all shall last. From changes free ; His firm decree Stands ever fast. HYMN 83. S. M. BLESS the Lord, my soul, His grace to thee proclaim; And all that is within me, join To bless his holy Name. 3. O bless the Lord, my soul, His mercies bear in mind; Forget not all his benefits. Who is to thee so kind. s. He pardons all thy sins. Prolongs thj feeble breath ; He healeSi thine infirmities. And ransoms thee from death. 4. He feeds thee with his love. Upholds thee with his truth; And, like the eagles, he renews The vigor of thy youth. 77 ■a I ''Mi I'- 4% III i if*"' '■"•ft '' • J ■■ " ■(',' fe ; ^ik ! ■ J ' HYMNS. S. Then bless the Lord, my soul, His grace, his love proclaim; Let all that is within me, join To bless his holy Name. PRAYER. HYMI^ 84. L. M. FROM every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2. There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads — A place than all beside more sweet. It is the blood-stained mercy-seat. 8, There is a spot where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sunder'd far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. 4. There, therej on eagles' wings we soar, And time and sense seem all no more; And heaven comes down, our souls to greet. And glory crowns the mercy-seat. 78 PRAYER. HTMICT 85. 88. INSPIRER and hearer of prayer, Thou shepherd and guar^an of thine, My all to thy covenant care, I, sleeping or waking, resign. If thou art my shield and my sun, The night is no darkness to me ; And, fast as my minutes roll on, They bring me but nearer to thee. 8. A sovereign protector I have, Unseen, yet forever at hand; Unchangeably faithful to save. Almighty to rule and command. 4. His smiles and his comforts abound. His grace, as the dew, shall descend; And walls of salvation surround The soul he delights to defe^^d. %i HYMX 86. C. M. WHii 'Z Thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes still'd: And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled. 2. Thy love the power of thought bestow'd, To Thee my thoughts would soar; 79 '41 mi 'II " l^nh\ m >■< %ffl:u il ijiii HYMNS. Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed, That mercy I aaore. In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see : Each hlessing to my soul more dear, Because conferred hy Thee. In every joy that crowns my days. In every pain I hear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer. When gladness wings my favor'd hour. Thy love my thoughts shall fill; Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower. My soul shall meet Thy will. e. My lifted eye, without a tear. The gathering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear, That heart will rest on Thee. IIYMI^ 87. C. M. PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast, 80 PRATBR. Praver is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near. 8. Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. 4. Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, "Behold, he prays." 5. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath. The Christian's native air; His watchword at the gates of death. He enters heaven with prayer. 6. The saints, in prayer, appear as one, In word, and deed, and mind; While with the Father and the Son Sweet fellowship they find. 7. Nor prayer is made by man alone; The Holy Spirit pleads; And Jesus on the eternal throne For sinners intercedes. . . 81 ..fe S. m m i 'ii' 1^^ ^1 is; i**-^ m H \h. f] II 1 1 Iff . Ill HYMNS. S. thou, by whom we come to God, The life, the truth, the way, The path of prayer thyself hast trod; Lord, teach us how to pray. HYMN 88. CM. APPROACH, my soul, the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. ft. Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burden'd soiils to thee. And such, Lord, am I. 8. Bow'd down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed. By war without, and fears within, I come to thee for rest. Be thou my shield and hidinff-place; That, shelter'd near thy side, 1 may my fierce accuser face. And tell him thou hast died! a. wondrous love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, 82 PRAYER. That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious name. HYMJSr 89. S. M. JESUS, my strength, my hope, On thee I cast my care. With humhle confidence look up, And know thou hear'st my prayer: Give me on thee to wait. Till I can all things do — On thee, almighty to create, Almighty to renew. 2. Give me a sober mind, A self-renouncing will. That tramples down and casts behind The baits of pleasing ill : A soul inured to pain, To hardship, grief, and loss. Ready to take up and sustain The consecrated cross. Give me a godly fear, A quick, discerning eye. That looks to thee when sin is near, And sees the tempter fly; A spirit still prepared. And armed with jealous care, For ever standing on its guard, And watching unto prayer. 83 ''. c '111 m H I ^H^ i] HYMNS. 4. I rest upon thy word, The promise is for me; My succor and salvation, Lord, Shall surely come from thee ; I But let me still abide, Kor from my hope remove, Till thou my patient spirit guide Into thy perfect love. THE lord's DAT. HYMI^ 90. S. M. THIS is the day of light: Let there he light to-day; O Day-Spring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away. 2. This is the day of rest : Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed thou thy freshening dew. 8. This is the day of peace : Thy peace our spirits fill; Bid thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife be still. 4. This is the day of prayer: Let earth to heaven draw near; 84 THE lord's day. Lift up our hearts to seek thee there ; Come down to meet us here. s. This is the first of days : Send forth thy quickening hreath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, Vanquisher of death ! HYM:N' 91. 8s, 7s, 4s. IN thy name, Lord, assembling, We, thy people, now draw near ; Teach us to rejoice with trembling : Speak, and let thy servants hear ; Hear with meekness. Hear thy word with godly fear. 2. While our days on earth are lengthened, May we give them, Lord, to thee, Cheered by hope, and daily strengthened. May we run, nor weary be, Till thy glory Without clouds in heaven we see. 8. Then in worship, purer, sweeter, Thee thy people shall adore, Tasting of enjoyment greater Far than thought conceived before. Full enjoyment, Full, unmixed, and evermore. 85 A' ; I ^'ii Si- It w m ■■1 . 1 HTMNS. HYMIT 92. L. M. HAPPY the man that ands the grace, The blessing of God's chosen race, The wisdom coming from above, The faith that sweetly works by love. 9. Happy, beyond description, he Who knows " the Saviour died for me !" The gift unspeakable obtains. And heavenly understanding gains. s. "Wisdom divine ! who tells the price Of wisdom's costly merchandise ? Wisdom to silver we prefer. And gold is dross compared with her. 4. Her hands are fill'd with length of days, True riches and immortal praise ; Eiches of Christ on all bestow'd, And honor that descends from God. a. To purest joys she all invites. Chaste, holy, spiritual delights : Her ways are ways of pleasantness. And all her flowery paths are peace. tf. Happy the man who wisdom gains : Thrice happy who his guest retains : He owns, and shall forever own. Wisdom, and Christ, and heaven are one. 86 THE lord's day. HYMN 93. L. M. WITH one consent let all the earth To God their cheerful voices raise ; Glad homage pay with awful mirth, And sing before him songs of praise. 9. 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. 8. 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 for ever sure : His truth, which always firmly stood, To endless ages shall endure. 1 '?■■■: ' ' 1 ^''5 t a HYMIsr 94. S. M. WELCOME, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise; Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes. 9. The King himself comes near And feasts his saints to-day; 87 W^ il i; \ m 1 HYMNS. I'f I i^' 'III If) (I ■rifl 1 pi- p. Here may we sit, and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 8. One day of prayer and praise Where Jesus is within. Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin. My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, And wait to hail the brighter day Of everlasting bliss. HYMN 95. C. M. LORD ! in the morning thou shalt hear My voice ascending high ; To thee will I direct my prayer, To thee lift up mine eye : Up to the hills, where Christ is gone To plead for all his saints, Presenting at his Father's throne Our songs and our complaints. Thou art a God before whose sight The wicked shall not stand; Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, Nor J well at thy right hand, 88 • ; .1 ■ THE lord's day. 4. • But to thy house will I resort, To taste thy mercies there; I will frequent thy holy court, Arid worship in thy fear. »• • • ■ ••• may thy Spirit guide tny feet ' ' In ways of righteousness, ' Make every path of duty straight. And plain before my face. « - v 'X 1 t. ♦'■ ;:! I V HYMN 96. C. M. OGOD of hosts, the mighty Lord, How lovely is the place Where thou, enthroned in glory, sho\v*st The brightness of thy face! , , . ■ • J . 2. . I My longing soul faints with desire To view thy blest abode ; : My panting heart and flesh cry out For thee, the living God. • •• Thrice happy they whose choice has thee Theirsureprotectionma.de, ' Who long to tread the sacred ways That to thy dwelling lead. ' ■ ' ■ ■ -A. ' '' ■ !'. '■ ' ■' • ■ ' " '4* Thus they proceed from strength ta strengtn. And still approach more near, 89 5^ W^ '51 /••• ■?. hym:s«. '■.a ' Till all on Sion's holy mount Before their God appear. '< >■■■■' For God, who is our sun and shield, Will grace and gloty give ; And no good thing will he withhold From them that justly live. Thou God, whom heavenly hosts obey, How highly bless'd is he Whose hope and trust, securely placed. Are still reposed on thee ! HY^fN 97. L. M. Al^OTHER six days' work is done, Another Lord's day is begun; Eeturn, m;^ 86ul, tihto thy rest, Enjoy the day thy God lirth blest. " ■ ■ a. that our thoughts and thanks may rise As greatful incense to the skies! And draw from heaven that calm repose, Which jione but he whc feels it knows. ^■•i That heavenly calm within the breast! It is the pledge of that dear rest Which for the Church of God remains, The end of cares, the end of paiiw, ....- . .^0 t'/l •*• Idh lord's day. 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 shtwll end ! HYMN 98. H. M. AWAKE, ye saints,, awake. And hail this sacred day; In loftiest songs of praise Your joyful homage pay : Welcome the day that God hath blest, The type of heaven's eternal rest. 2. On this auspicious morn The Lord of life arose; He burst the bars of death. Ana vanquish'd all our foes : And now he pleads our cause above, And reaps the fruits of all his love. ■ ». All hail, triumphant Lord! Heaven with. hosannas rings. And earth, in humbler strains. Thy praise responsive sings : - Worthy the Lamb that once was slain. Through endless years to live and reign. '■■"'■ 4. G reat King, gird on thy sword, Ascend thy conquering car; 91 li; i n ■'I m U I I ''#P<- !ii ^ /ACHYMNB. • i While justice, truth, and love , , , Maintain thy gloribns WarV ^|'' '([^^-^ ' This day let siilners own thy sWay, ' '^ ' '• And rebels cast theii' arms away. '''' ' '^^' NEW YEAR. ., ., HYMN 99. C. M. ! 7. \v OGOD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, ^^ ,[ , Our shelter from the stormy blasts >/ And our eternal home ; , > , . , Under the shadow of thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; fi , ( Sufficient is thine arm Alone,,,, .>,:? And our defense is sure. .,11 tmuti H Before the hills in order stood, or hnA Or earth received her frame, iv i i)! From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same^ > (h-;! n r A thousand ages in thy sight;! n«''» Ii»t /. Are like an evening, gone ;?r^ t vi'^' Short as the watxih that ends the night f Before the rising sun^ :^- - a. Time, like an ever-rolling stream,? irn } > Bears all its sons away : . ^ :.:_';^*!A 92 NEW YEAR. They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the oJ)ening day. O God, our help in ages pstst, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guard while life shall last, And our eternal home. HYMN 100. L. M. rpHE God of life, whose constant care 1 With blessing crowns each opening year. My scanty span doth still prolong. And waJ^es anew mine annual song. «. ■ Thy children, panting to be gone. May bid the tide of time roll on. To land them on that happy shore Where years and death are known no more. . . i ^f f^; i No more fatigue, no more distress, Nor sin, nor hell, shall reach that place ; No groans to mingle with the songs. Resounding from immortal tongues : - ■• «.■'- ••■■■ No more alarms from ghostly foes ; No cares to break the long repose ; No midnight shade, no clouded sun, • But sacred, high, eternal noon. 93 pi' i'. l! i M .:'HYMNS. H O long-expected year ] begin ; ^ Dawn on this world pf woe and sin ; Fain would we leave this weary road, , And sleep in death, to rest with God. iljhV HYlVOr 101. 78. ..' 1 *)"■ J*". WHILE with ceaseless course the sun Hasted through the former year. Many souls their race have run, r- • p , Never more to meet us here : ,V^ ir ' | Fixed in an eternal state, They Jhave done with lall below; . ,.u vV e a. little longer wait, a But how little, none can know. ' As the winged arrow flies ' : , . ■ ' Speedily the mark to find;^^'^^ ^'Iv ^ As the lightning from the skies '^''' Darts, and leaves no trace behind ; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bears us down life's rapid stream ; Upward, Lord, our spirits raise; ' All below IS but a dream. ,'h^ i' ' Thanks for mercies past receive; '' ' Pardon of our sins renew ; Teach us henceforth how to live n r'« a / With eternity in view: ' ' u? <■•'/ Bless thy. wbrd to young and old \ ■ ' Fill us with a Saviour's love; ^.i^ L".. .94 COMMUNION OF SAINTS. And when life's short tale is told, May we dwell with thee above. '^ ^no 01 il HYMN 102. C. M. 7 i A ^ 9-?^ ^^® P^®* ^^y memory strays, Why heaves the secret sigh? 'Tis that I mourn departed days, , Still u^prep^r^d to die.^^;. ^,. J, II / The world and worldly things belov'd, My anxious thoughts employed ; And time unhallow'd, unimproved, Presents a fearful void 8. i. .■ r f i , ■; *. Yet holy Father, wild despair ' Chase from my laboring breast ; Thy grace it is which prompts the prayer. That grace can do the rest. ,.. , . : My life's brief remnant all be Thine ; And when Thy sure decree Bids me this fleeting breath resign, speed my soul to Thee. \ COMMUNION OF SAINTS. - HYMN" 103. S. M. ' BLEST be the tie that bind^ 1 J Our hearts in Jesus' love : Thd fellowship of Christian minds I Is like to that above. . c95 V .V ivj V J ■ J. ti '"'■Ml- ^m m H I^HSfl 1 ■1! ^B 1 HH^^t hUkt' ■ immw^ HHH 'ti (f ^K ^^hB '' '! M ■ ^;ll •, MiM| ;j| ^ j ^Np^^K ,'. Tiv , ' d 'Vhf ^ 1h ' i' ": . I^^^H ^; fl^H F' "4' . 111: u '^^B 'li ^ S 'i ! 1 |8 ' i 1 i ( M'i^^H ISk ^ ■ '. il!^B 'mi' ' j^H| Wf^ 1 ( ^M m ( I^^H ' ' : ijH 'ii j ffll c«l' t I Aj^ P'< ( , llHJ-1 { iB'fil i«'il K i HfS'l^^^lS' 911'' ' i ') Iflfli'w, I ^'i'miiUa'-^ fm J ■'wl'Ifc^BBR . vmf im ;»1' HTMSrS. Before our Father's throne We pour united prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one; Our comforts and our cares. s. We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear ; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. When we at death must part, ll^ot like the world's, our pain ; But one in Christ, and one in heart, We part to meet again. From sorrow, toiCand pain, , And sin, we shall be free ; ' And perfect love and friendship reign Throughout eternity. HYMN 104. CM. COME, let us join our friends above That have made sure the prize, And on the eagle wings of love To joys celestial rise. 9. Let all the saints terrestrial sing, With those to glory gone ; For all the servants of our King In earth and heaven are one. 96 COMMUNION OF SAINTS. One family, we dwell in him, ^ ^ One. Church, above^ beneath; / Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death,; , 4. One army of the living God,* -rri ^ jr To his command we bow ; Part of his host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. ; /, Our spirits, too, shall quickly join, r Like theirs, with glory crown'd, And shout to see our Captain's sign^ To hear his trumpet sound. ; • : 6. Then, Lord of hosts, be thoti our guide, And we, at thy command, q / t/ Through waves that part on either fiide, ShaU reach the blessed land. ,, ^ ■•■/ HYM¥ 105. CM. -^ LO ! what a cloud of witnesses ^ ' 1 Encompass us around ! ' r Men otice, like us, with suffering tried, But now with glory crown'd. 8. Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired, Strive in the Christian race ; And, freed from every weight of sin. Their holy footsteps trace. 97 1 ^■18!'! wmm ?flH ; i CiP^I ■ 't f' M^l Rh^H •^j' ■M ■fljl , Hi n f'% • Hi 1 ll Ir fl ^irL' A^^l nil :m| IH •Hf I^H ;||[: •»? IB W 1 '1 j|i M 1 sB i K $1 'S^B '■ V''' 1 9 ;f ' f n '1 fi:|P^B m^ '111 ' 'fl : ■ i ; > ^^■ 'i ; H K ' < 1 ' ^M I ; 1 1 ' |H :W :|| ■i i |ii H 1 1'- 191 ' iroiH i Pn ^R fif :!|H 'ft i> liHilHU 1 ^H f ^Hh 1 HYMNS. Behold a witness nobler still, Who trod affliction's path — JesuB, the Author, Finisher, Rewarder of our faith : 4. He, for the joy before him set. And moved by pitying love, Endured the cross, despised the shame, And now he reigns above. 5. Thither, forgetting things behind. Press we, to God's right hand ; There, with the Saviour and his saints, Triumphantly to stand. HYMN 106. CM. NOT to the terrors of the Lord, The tempest, fire, and smoke : Not to the thunder of that word Which God on Sinai spoke ; 2. ■ But we are come to Sion's hill. The city of our God ; Where milder words declare his will, And spread his love abroad. s. Behold th' innumerable host :■■": Of angels clothed in light : Behold the spirits of the just, ' ' Whose fsLiiti is changed to sight HOLY SCRIPTURES. 4. Behold the bless'd assembly there, Whose names are writ in heaven ; , Hear God, the judge of all, declare Their sins, through Christ, forgiven. s. Angels, and living saints and dead, Biit one communion make : All join in Christ, their living Head, And of his love partake. HOLY SCRIPTURES. HYMN 107. C. M. FATHER of mercies! in thy word What endless glory shines ! For ever be thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2. Here the Redeemer's welcome voice/ Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. may these heavenly pages be - My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. ^9^ HYMNS. : ; /if 1 if i I :■ I 16'. Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, j ,<;] Be thou for ever near; // Teach me to love thy sacred word,,., , j. r And view my SaViour there. -,^^p y. • ' HYMN 108. CM. '^^v /^ GOD'S perfect law converts the soul, Reclaims from false desires; , With sacred wisdom his sure word The ignorant inspires. The statutes of the Lord are Just, And hring sincere deli ht; His pure commands, in search of truth, Assist the feehlest siffht. ' /-..» ' rl 8. His perfect worship here is iix'^^j On sure foundations laid; His equal laws are in the scales Oftruth and justice weigh'd; •) i <■ Of more esteem than golden mines, '*' ' Or gold refined With skill; " ■'■ More sweet than hoaey, or the drops That from the comh distill. ,. » . . I ; My trusty counsellors they are, ij,;. [..j/^ And friendly warning give:])-; | ^^ 100 JS. HOLY SCRIPTURES. W Divine rewards attend on those Who by thy precepts live. HYM^ 109. CM. . A GLORY gilds the tacred page, Majestic like the sun : It gives a light to every age : fi: gives, but borrows none. 9. The Hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat : His truths upon the nations rise ; They rise, but never set. n Let everlasting thanks be thine, For such a bright display As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. m My heart with early zeal began Thy statutes to obey; And, till my course of life is done, Shall keep thine upright way. 5, My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of him I love. Till glory break upon my view In' brighter worlds above. 101 / 9! ''I HYMN8. HEAVEN. HYMN 110. C. M. THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures hanish pain. There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers ; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood Stand dressed in living green ; So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. 4. But timorous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea; And linger, shivering, on the brink, And fear to launch away. could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise. And see the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded eyes; 6. Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, * 102 HEAVEN. Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. HYMN 111. 78, 6s. RISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, Thy better portion trace; Rise, from transitory things. Towards heaven, thy destined place : Sun, and moon, and stars decay. Time shall soon this earth remove; Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above. 8. Cease, my soul, O cease to mourn, Press onward to the prize ; Soon thy Saviour will return, To tafee thee to the skies : There is everlasting peace. Rest, enduring rest in heaven; There will sorrow ever cease. And crowns of joy be given. HYMN 112. C. M. WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 9. Should earth against my soul engage, And fiery darts be hurPd, 108 r K !■ iin fe' "'M Qki HYMNS. .; i.i^.' Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. Let cares like a wild delude come, Let storms of sorrow fall; So I but safely reach my home, My God, my heaven my all: ' 4. There, anchor 'd safe, my weary soul Shall find eternal rest; Kor storms shall beat, nor billows roll Across my peaceful breast. HYMl!T 113. lis. 'Ill" ID scenes of confiision and creature ill complaints. How sweet to my soul is communion with saints ; To find at the banquet of mercy there's room, And feel in the presence of Jesus at home. Home, home, sweet, sweet home, Prepare me, dear Saviour, for glory, my home. Sweet bonds that unite all the children oi peace ! And thrice precious Jesus, whose lov%> cannot cease; , , 104 HEAVEN. Tliongh oft from thy presence in sadness I roam, I long to behold thee in glory at home. 8. Whate'er thou deniest, oh, give me thy grace., The Spirit^s sure witness, and smiles of thy face; Endue me with patience to wait at thy throne. And find, even now, a sweet foretaste of home. 4. I long, dearest Lord, in thy beauties to shine ; 1^0 more as an exile in sorrow to pine ; And in thy dear image arise from the tomb. With glorified millions to praise thee at home. HYMN 114. P. M. HARK ! hark, my soul ! Angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore : How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more! 105 ;'!•' ri1 HYMNS. ( :l»;^ , ■ -B-^ f^ " P'''' 1 '' Jll'i^' '■ ii»illni 1 J 11 [ Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, • ^ " Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come .>» And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the Gospel leads us home. Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. Far, far away, like bells at evening peal- ing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea, And laden souls, by thousands, meekly Btealing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to thee. Angels of Jesus, ; ' « Angels of light, i Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night 106 HEAVEN. Rest comes at length, thougli life be long and dreary, The day must dawn and darksome night be past; All journeys end in welcome to the weary, And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at last. Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. 5. Angels, sing on! your faithful watches keeping ; Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above; Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping. And life's long shadows break in cloud- less love. Angels of Jesus, Angels of light. Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. HYMN 115. 78, 6s. FOR thee, dear, dear Country, Mine eyes their vigils keep ; For very love, beholding Thy happy name, they weep ; 107 '} 1^?' !r I M ill •! HYMNS. ' m The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love, and life, and rest. 9. one, only mansion ! Paradise of Joy ! Where tears are ever banished, And smiles have no alloy ; The Lamb is all thy splendor ; The Crucified thy praise ; His laud and benediction Thy ransomed people raise. 8. With jasper glow thy bulwarks. Thy streets with emeralds blaze ; The sardius and the topaz Unite in thee their rays ; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethyst unpriced ; The saints build up its fabric, And the corner stone is Christ. 4. Thou hast no shore, fair ocean ! Thou hast no time, bright day ! Dear fountain of refreshment To pilgrims far away! Upon the Rock of Ages They raise thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel. And thine the golden dower 108 HEAVEN. HYM]^ 116. 78,68. JERUSALEM the golden ! With milk and honey ble8t, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest. I know not, oh ! I knovir not What joys await U8 there; What radiancy of glory, What bli88 beyond compare! 2. They stand, those halls of Sion, All jubilant with song. And bright with many an angel. And all the martyr throng : The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene. The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen. ... '«,' m-'' ■.•■•." There is the throne of David, And there, from care released, The shout of them that triumph. The song of them that feast; And they, who with their Leader Have conquered in the fight, Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white. 4. ) sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect ! • 109 '-i When shall my labors have an end In joy, and peace, and thee? t r 8. When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls And pearly gates behold? Thy bulwarks, with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold? i. There happier bowers than Eden's bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know: ' 112 HEAVEN. Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes, I onward press to you. • Why should I shrink from pain and woe. Or feel at death dismay? IVe Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. ■ 5. Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around my Saviour stand : .^ And soon my friends in Christ below Will join the glorious band. Jerusalem, my happy home. My soul still pants for thee; Then shall my labors have an end, When I thy joys shall see. HYMN' 120. S. M. FOR ever with the Lord! Amen, so let it be ! Life from the dead is in that word ; 'Tis immortality. s. Here in the body pent, Absent from nim I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 113 III ii HYMNS. My Father's house on high, Home of my.«oul, how near, At times, to faith's far-seeing eye. Thy golden gates appear! TRUSTINGOD. HYMN 121. S. M. FAR from my heavenly home, Far from my father's breast, Fainting I cry, blest Spirit, come, And speed me to my rest. My spirit homeward turns. And fain would thither flee ; My heart, O Sion, droops and yearns. When I remember thee. 8. To thee, to thee I press, A dark and toilsome road; When shall I pass the wilderness, And reach the saints' abode? God of my life be near: On thee my hopes I cast: O ffuide me through the desert here, And bring me home at last. 114 TRUST IN GOD. HYMN 122. L. M. NO change of time shall ever shock My firm affection, Lord, to thee ; For thou hast always been my rock, A fortress and defense to me. 59. Thou my deliverer art, my God; My trust is in thv mighty power: Thou art my shield from foes abroad, At home my safeguard and my tower. s. To thee I will address my prayer. To whom all praise we justly owe; So shall I, by thy watchful care. Be guarded safe from every foe. * HYMN 123. L. M. THY presence. Lord, hath me suppliec., Thou my right hand support dost give; Thou first shalt with thy counsel guide, And then to glory me receive. Wliom then in heaven, but thee alone, Have I, whose favor I require ? Throughout the spacious earth there's noEe, Compared with thee, that I desire. 115 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) ^ ^ /. " ^fi '"/.. <\ <^ HYMNS. ;r' llii ll I! ^• I My trembling flesh and aching heart May often fail to succor me; ^ But God shall inward strength impart, And my eternal portion be. HYMN" 124. 8s, 7s. GOD shall charge his angel lemons Watch and ward o'er thee to keep; Though thou walk through hostile regions^ Though in desert wilds thou sleep. 9. On the lion, vainly roarinff, On his young, thy foot Siall tread; And, the dragon's den exploring, Thou shall bruise the serpent's head: 8. Since, with pure and firm affection, Thou on God hast set thy love, With the wings of his protection He will shield thee from above. 'I Thou shalt call on him in trouble, * ' He will hearken, he will save; h ■ . Here for grief reward thee double. Crown with life beyond the grave. if-i\'.L f"-- hi .. HYMIT 125. 7b ^, .. LORD, for ever at thy side Let my place and portion be: 116 TRUST IN GOD. y: irt, IS -^ Keep; ?gion8, P- id; liead; Strip me of the robe of pride, Clothe me with humility. s. Meokly may my soul receive All thy Spirit hath reveaPd: Thou hast spoken, I believe, Though the oracle be seal'd. s. Humble as a little child, Weanfed from the mother's breaat, By no subtleties beguiled, On thy faithful word I rest. 4. • Israel ! now and evermore In the Lord Jehovah trust; Him, in all his ways, adore. Wise, and wonderful, and just. '■■fK m '•I-., tve. n jj * - be: HYMl^ 126. C. M. WHO place on Sion's Q-od their trust, Like Sion's rock shall stand; Like her immovably be fix'd By his almighty hand. a. Look how the hills on every side Jerusalem enclose; So stands the Lord around his saints, To guard them from their foes. 117 li HYMNS. 8. ?■■* -it: TTf^r All thoae who walk in crooked paths, The Lord shall soon destroy; Cut off th' unjust, but crown the saints With lasting peace and joy. i •'*•/' ' ' HYMN 127. 8s, 7s, 48. (^ UlDE me, thou great Jehovah, J Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art migh^; Hold me with thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven. Feed me till I want no more. ■ > Open thou the crystal fountain. Whence the healing streams do flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through : Strong Deliverer, Be thou still my strength and shield. s. ;•*(«..> When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside : Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side; . >!.,:. Songs of praises « 1 will ever give to thee. 118 i » TRUST IN GOD. HYMiq^ 128. 78. 'npiS my happiness below j X Kot to live without the cross; But the Saviour's power to know, f Sanctifying every loss. ; , , 8. Trials must and will befall; But with humble faith to see Love inscribed upon them all — This is happiness to me. 8. Did I meet no trials here, No chastisement by the way. Might I not with reason fear I should be a castaway ? 4. Trials make the promise sweet; Trials give new life to prayer; Bring me to my Saviour's feet, Lay me low, and keep me there. HYMN 129. lOs. THOUGH troubles assail, and dangers aifright, Though friends should all fail, and foes all unite, -'■ > ri.;u-: . •*.?'■ ,??' V Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, The promise assures us the Lord will pro- vide. '.i y 119 HYMNS. •. ■ ■ The birds without barn or storehouse are fed, ' Ttom them let us learn to trust for our bread; V His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied, So long as 'tis written, The Lord will provide. «. "• His call we obey, like Abram of old, We know not the way, but faith makes us bold; For though we are strangers, we have a sure guide, And trust in all dangers the Lord will provide. .•.••■ • ' 4i ■ ■' ' No strength of our own, nor goodness we claim. Our trust is alone in Jesus's name; In this, our strong tower, for safety we hide. The Lord is our power, the Lord will provide. When life sinks apace, and death is in view. The word of his grace shall comfort us through; 120 TRUST IN GOD. Not fearing, or doubting; with Christ on our side, > ^ ^^•- We hope to die shouting, The Lord will provide. , ;> . ,HYMK 130. 8s. . 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 noonday walks he shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend. 2. Wlien in the sultry glebe I faint, Or Oil the thirsty mountain pant, v To fertile vales and dewy meads My weary, wandering steps he leads, Where peaceftil rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow. 8. Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread. My steadfast heart shall fear no ill. For thou, Lord, art with me still; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadftil shade, '■'ir- HYMI^ 131. C. M. '■ # i. t. 4 '- yf IN thee I put my steadfast trust, Defend me, Lord, from shame; 121 '! HYMNS. Incline thine ear, and save my soul, For righteous is thy name. Be thou my strong abiding place, To which I may resort: Thy promise, Lord, is my defense, Thou art my rock and fon,. 8. My steadfast and unchanging hope Shall on thy power depend; And I, in grateful songs of praise. My time to come will spend. - - • 4. • While God vouchsafes me his support, I'll in his strength go on; Atkd other righteousness disclaim. And mention his alone. Therefore, with psaltery and harp, .Thy truth, Lord, I'll praise; To thf \ the God of Jacob's race. My voice in anthems raise. . , HYMN^ 132. 12s. .» • '. • WHEN through the torn sail the wild tempest is streaming. When o'er the dark wave the red light- ning is gleaming, . . . v 122 TRUST IN GOD. Nor hope lends a ray the poor seaman to cherish, ^ "We fly to our Maker: "Save, Lord, or we perish." 9. Jesus, once rocked on the breast of the billow. Aroused, by the shriek of despair, from thy pillow, IN'ow seated in glory, the mariner cherish, Who cries in his anguish, " Save, Lord, or we perish." 8. And 0, when the whirlwind of passion is raging. When sin in our hearts its wild warfare is waging. Then send down thy Spirit thy redeemed to cherish, '^^ '^ Rebuke the destroyer: "Save, Lord, or we perish." HYMN 133. P. M. MY God, my Father, while I stray Far from my home, on life's rough way, teach me from my heart to say, "Thy will be done." ». Though dark my path, and sad my lot. Let me be still and murmur not, 123 HYMNS. Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, "Thy will be done." s. What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved no longer nigh, Submissive still would I reply, ^ ^ ' "Thy will be done." i c '. n ' .'•'•* ' i > i~ If thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize — ^it ne'er was mine; I only yield thee what is thine — < a v- " Thy will be done." ' 0. ;-r- i- Let but my fainting heart be blest With thy sweet Spirit for its guest, My God, to thee I leave the rest; "Thy will be done." 3new my will from day to day, Blend it with thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to say, "Thy will be done." - HYMN 134. CM. /| FATHER, whatever of earthly bliss *^ Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace ■ ii -/ Let this petition rise. s. GiV^e me a calm and thankfiil heart, >*>ii From every murmur free; .:;4 j ' ^ 124 "•1 TRUST IN GOD. It, The blessings of thy grace impart, And let me live to thee. •' ; ) .*- me; V^ ^ %^' lis3 .v'.-l Let the sweet hope that thou art mine My path of life attend : Thy presence through my journey shine. And crown my journey's end. HYMN 135. 8s, 6s. A LTHOUGH the vine its fruit deny, ii. The budding fig tree droop and die, No oil the olive yield; Yet will I trust me in my God, Yea, bend rejoicing to his rod, And by his grace be heal'd. Though fields, in verdure once array'd. By whirlwinds desolate be laid. Or parch'd by scorching beam ; Still in the Lord shall be my trust, My joy; for though his frown is just, His mercy is supreme. s. Though from the folds the flock decay Though herds lie famish'd o'er the lea, A nd round the empty stall ; My soul above the wreck shall rise; Its better joys are in the skies; There God is all in all. 125 HYMNS. 4. In God my strength, howe'er distress'd, I yet will hope, and calmly rest, Nay, triumph in his love : My lingering soul, my tardy feet, Free as thv hind he makes, and fleet, To speed my course above. HYMN 136. lis. HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word ; What more can he say than to you he hath said. You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled : 2. Fear not, I am with thee, be not dis- mayed, I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand. Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. d. When through the deep waters I call thee to go. The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, / ^ And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 126 :,.'fSm REDEMPTION. 4. When through fiery trials thy pathway shall he, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy sup- ply; The name shall not hurt thee, I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. (I. The soul that to Jesus hath fled for repose, I will not, I will not desert to hip foes ; That soul, though all hell shall endeavor to shake, I'll never — no, never — no, never forsake. REDEMPTION. HYMN 137. C. M. THERE is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. 2. The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, as vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 127 HYMNS. S. Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 4. E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply. Redeeming love has been my theme. And shall be till I die. 5. Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing thy power to save. When this poor, lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave. HYMiq' 138. C. M. THOU art the way, to thee alone From sin and death we flee ; And he who would the Father seek Must seek him. Lord, by thee. 2. Thou art the Truth, thy truth alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind. And purify the heart. n. Thou art the Life, the rending tomb Proclaims thy conquering arm, 128 REDEMPTION. And thoBe who put their trust in thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life; Grant us that way to know, That truth to keep, that life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. HYMN 139. C. M. JESUS, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills the hreast; But sweeter far thy face to see. And in thy presence rest. No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than Jesus' name. The Saviour of mankind. 8. hope of every contrite heart, joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art ! How good to those who seek! ^1 But what to those who find ? Ah ! this Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what it is. None hut his loved ones know. 129 HYMNS. S. Jesus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; In thee be all our glory now, And through eternity. HYMN 140. C. M. OALVATIOI^! O the joyful sound! O 'Tis pleasure to our ears; A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fears. Buried in sorrow^ and in sin. At hell's dark door we lay; But we arise, by grace divine, To see a heavenly day. 3. Salvation ! let the echo fly The spacious earth around. While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. 4. Salvation ! thou bleeding Lamb, To thee the praise belongs; Salvation shall inspire our hearts. And dwell upon our tongues. Chorus. Glory, honor, praise, and power, Be unto the Lamb for ever, Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, Hallelujah, Amen. 130 REDEMPTION. HYMN 141. 128. THE voice of free grace Cries, Escape to the mountain; For Adam's lost race Christ hath opened a fountain; For sin and uncleanness, And every transgression, His blood flows most freely In streams of salvation. Hallelujah to the Lamb, Who hath bought us our pardon; "We'll praise him again When we pass over Jordan. s. Ye souls that are wounded, To Jesus repair; He calls you in mercy, And can you forbear? Though your sins be as scarlet, Still flee to the mountain. That blood can remove them Which streams from the fountain. Hallelujah, etc. 8. Jesus! ride onward, Triumphantly glorious; O'er sin, death, and hell Thou art more than victorious; Thy name is the theme Of the great congregation, 131 HYMNS. While angels and saints Raise the shout of salvation. Hallelujah, etc. With joy shall we stand When escaped to that shore; With our harps in our hand We will praise him the more; We'll range the sweet fields On the banks of the. river, And sing of salvation For ever and ever. Hallelujah, etc. HYMN 142. 7s. JESUS, lover of my soul. Let me to thy bosom fly. While the billows near me roll. While the tempest still is high ; Hide me, O my Saviour, hide. Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last. 2. Other refuge have I'none, Han/^s my helpless soul on thee, Leave, leave me not alone; Still si^pport and comfort me. 132 REDEMPTION. AH my trust on thee is stayed; All my help from thee I bring: Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of thy wing. s. Thou, Christ, art all I want; Boundless love in thee I find : Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness; Vile, and fiill of sin I am, Thou art fiill of truth and grace. 4. 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 iake of thee. Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity ! HYMl^ 143. 78. ROCK! of ages! cleft for me. Let me hide myself in thee : Let the water and the blood. From thy wounded side which flowed. Be of sin the double cure; Save me from its guilt and power. 183 HYMNS. 2. N'ot the labor of my hands Can fulfill thy law's demands; Could my zeal no respite know; Could my tears for ever flow; All for sin could not atone ; Thou must save, and thou alone. 8. Nothing in my hand I bring; Simply to thy cross I cling; jN'aked, come to thee for &ess; Helpless, look to thee for grace; Yile, I to the fountain fly ; "Wash me, Saviour, or I die ! 4. While I draw this fleeting breath, "When my eyelids close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown. See thee on thy judgment throne; Rock of ages, cleft for me. Let me hide myself in thee ! HYMN 144. L. M. . JESUS, thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress, 'Midst flaming worlds, in these array'd, With joy shall I lift up my head. a. Bold shall I stand in thy great day. For who aught to my charge shall lay? 134 REDEMPTION. ^. Fully absolved through these I am, From sin and fear, and guilt and shan- 8. When from the dust of death I rise To claim my mansion in the skies. E'en then this shall be all my plea — Jesus hath lived, hath died for me. 4. Thou God of power, thou God of love, Let the whole world thy mercy prove; !N"ow let thy word o'er all prevail; Now take the spoils of death and hell. HYMI!T 145. C. M. HOW sweet the name of Jerus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. a. It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. Dear name, the rock on which I build, My shield and hiding place. My never failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace. 135 HYMNS. 4. Jesns! my Shepherd, Husband, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my life, my way, my end — Accept the praise I bring. THE CHURCH. HYMIN" 146. 8s, 7s. GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Sion, city of our God : He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode; On the rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose ? With salvation's walls surrounded. Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. 2. See the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love. Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove ; Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst t' assuage ? Grace, which like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. Round each habitation hovering, See the cloud and fire appear. For a glory and a covering, Showing that the Lord is near. 186 THE CHURCH. Blest inhabitants of Sion, Washed in the Redeemer's blood! Jesus, whom their souls rely on, Makes them kings and priests to God. Saviour, if of Sion's city I through grace a member am. Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in thy nam^ : Fading is the worldling's pleasure. All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure, None but Sion's children know. HYMN^ 147. L. M. TRIUMPHANT Sion! lift thy head From dust, and darkness, and the dead : Though humbled long, awake at length, And gird thee with thy Saviour's strength. 9. Put all thy beauteous garments on. And let thy excellence be known : Deck'd in the robes of righteousness. The world thy glories shall confess. 8. No more shall foes unclean invade. And fill thy hallow'd walls with dread; No more shall hell's insulting host Their victory and thy sorrows boast. 137 HYMNS. 4. God from on high has heard thy prayer, His hand thy ruins shall repair: Nor will thy watehftil Monarch cease To guard thee in eternal peace. HYMN 148. S. M. I LOVE thy kingdom, Lord, The house of thine abode, The Church our blest Redeemer saved With his most precious blood. 8. I love thy Church, God; Her walls before thee stand. Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand. 8. K e'er to bless thy sons. My voice or hands deny. These hands let useful slall forsake, This voice in silence die. 4. If e'er my heart forget Her welfare, or her woe. Let every joy this heart forsake, And every grief o'erflow. 5. For her my tears shall fall; For her my prayers ascend; To her my cares and toils be given. Till toils and cares shall end. .138 THE CHURCH. 6. Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 7. Jesus, thou Friend divine. Our Saviour and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall great deliverance bring. 8. Sure as thy truth shall last. To Sion shall be given. The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. HYMN 149. C. M. THE Lord, the only God, is great, And greatly to be praised In Sion, on whose happy mount His sacred throne is raised. 2. In Sion we have seen perform'd A work that was foretold. In pledge that God, for times to come, His city will uphold. s. Let Sion's mount with joy resound; Her daughters all be taught In songs Mb judgments to extol, Who this deliverance wrought. 139 HYMNS. 4. Compass her walls in solemn pomp, Your eyes quite round her cast; Count all her towers, and see if there You find one stono displaced. 0. Her forts and palaces survey, Observe their order well, That to the ages yet to come His wonders you may tell. 6. 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. HYMN" 150. C. M. O'T WAS 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 powers. In strong and beauteous order ranged Like her united towers. 8. 'T is thither, by divine command. The tribes of God repair. Before his ark to celebrate His !N'ame with praise and prayer. 140 Ml THE CnURCH. 4. 0, ever pray for Salem's peace; For they shall prosp'rous be, Thou holy city of our God, Who bear true love to thee. 5. May peace within thy sacred walls A constant guest be found; With plenty and prosperity Thy palaces be crown'd. For my dear brethren's sake, and friends No less than brethren dear, ril pray — May peace in Salem's towers A constant guest appear. HYMN 151. 8s, 78. CHILDREN of one common Father, Low before thy face we bow; By the Holy Spirit gather Every heart to worship now; Thou, in tenderness, art seeking Worship from thy children dear; May our lips, thy love repeating, Yield the praise thou lov'st to hear. 2. Abba, Father, we adore thee. Sweet paternal love is thine; We delight to sing thy glory, And thy excellence divine; 141 HYMNS. Thou hast loved us, still art loving, And thy love will never end; Every earthly thought removing, Now let souls in worship hlend. 3. Hallelujah! Lord Almighty! God of grace, and truth, and love; Praises, through thy Son, delight thee^, Rising up to heaven above; Perfumed by the holy incense Of his peerless, precious name. While the Holy Spirit's presence Keeps alive the hallowed flame. 4. Hallelujah! God and Father! Praise, adoring praise, be thine ! Praises now, and praise for ever. Praise exalted and divine ! Hallelujah! loud the chorus Shall resound o'er earth and sea! Over death and hell victorious, Glory, glory, be to thee ! MISSIONS. HYMN 152. 7s, 68. FROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand. Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; 142 MISSIONS. From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2. What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile : In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strewn; The heathen in his blindness . Bows down to wood and stone. 8. Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high; Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation, salvation, The joyful sound proclaim. Till each 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 spreads from pole to pole : Till o'er our ransom'd nature The Lamb for sinners slain, 143 HYMNS. Eedeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. HYMN" 153. L. M. WHEN, Lord, to this our western land, Led by thy providential hand, Our wandering fathers came. Their ancient homes, their friends in youth. Sent forth the heralds of thy truth, To keep them in thy name. 2. Then, through our solitary coast. The desert features soon were lost; Thy temples there arose; Our shores, as culture made them fair, Were hallowed by thy rites, by prayer, And blossomed as the rose. 8. And O may we repay this debt To regions solitary yet Within our spreading land; There, brethren, from our common home, Still westward, like our fathers, roam; Still guided by thy hand. 4. Saviour, we own this debt of love: O shed thy spirit from above. To move each Christian breast; 144 MISSIONS. Till heralds shall thy truth proclaim, And temples rise to ^x thy name, Through all our desert west. HYMN 154. L. M. JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2. For him shall endless prayer he made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise. With every evening sacrifice. 8. People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song. And infant voices shall proclaim Their early hlessings on his name. 4. Blessings ahound where'er he reigns ; The prisoner leaps to lose his chains ; The weary find eternal rest; And all the sons of want are hlest. 5. Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again. And earth repeat the loud Amen, 145 HYMNS. DEATH. HYMN 155. S. M. IT is not death to die; To leave this weary road, And 'midst the brotherhood on high To be at home with God. It is not death to close The eye long dimmed by tears, And wake, in glorious repose, To spend eternal years. 8. It is not death to bear The wrench that sets us free From dungeon chain, to breathe the air Of boundless liberty. 4. It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust, And rise, on strong, exulting wing, To live among the just. 8^ Jesus, thou Prince of life ! Thy chosen cannot die; Like thee, they conquer in the strife, To reign with thee on high. 146 DEATH. HYM:N' 156. lis. I WOULD not live alway: I ask not to stay Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the way; The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here Are enough for life's woes, full enough for its cheer. I would not live alway, thus fetter'd by sin, Temptation without and corruption within : E'en the rapture of pardon is mingled with fears, And the cup of thanksgiving with peni- tent tears. s. I would not live alway; no, welcome the tomb: Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom; There, sweet be my rest, till he bid me arise To hail him in triumph descending the skies. 147 HYMNS. HYMN 157. 12s, lis. THOU art gone to the grave! but we will not deplore thee, Though sorrows and darkness encom- pass the tomb : The Saviour has passed through its portal before thee, And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom. 2. Thou art gone to the grave ! we no longer behold thee, iN'or tread the rough path of the world by thy side; But the wide arms of Mercy are spread to enfold thee. And sinners may hope, since the Sinless has died. 8. Thou art gone to the grave ! and, its man- sion forsaking. Perhaps thy weak spirit in fear lin- gered long; But the simshine of Paradise beamed on thy waking, And the sound which thou heard'st was the seraphim's song. 148 DEATH. 4. Thou art gone to the grave ! but 'twere wrong to deplore thee, For God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide : He gave thee, he took thee, and he will restore thee; And death has no sting, since the Saviour has died. HYMN 158. L. M. ASLEEP in Jesus! blessed sleep! From which none ever wake to weep; A calm and undisturb'd repose. Unbroken by the last of foes. Asleep in Jesus ! how sweet To be for such a slumber meet; With holy confidence to sing That death hath lost its painful sting! Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest, Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe shall dim that hour That manifests the Saviour's power. 4. Asleep in Jesus ! for me May such a blissful refuge be ! Securely shall my ashes lie. Waiting the summons from on high. 149 HYMNS. 5. Asleep in Jesus ! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be; But there is still a blessM sleep, From which none ever wake to weep. HYMN 169. C. M. HEAR what the voice from heaven de- clares To those in Christ who die : Released from all their earthly cares, They'll reign with him on high. 9. Then why lament departed friends. Or shake at death's alarms? Death's but the servant Jesus sends To call us to his arms. 8. If sin be pardon'd, we're secure, Death hath no sting beside ; The law gave sin its strength and power, But Christ, our ransom, died. " ■ 4. The grave of all his saints he bless'd. When in the grave he lay: And, rising thence, their hopes he raised To everlasting day. Then, joyfully, while life we have, To Christ, our life, we'll sing, 160 DEATH. Where is thy victory, grave? And where, death, fiiy sting? HYMN 160. S. M. SERVANT of God, well done! Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won. Enter thy Master's joy. At midnight came the cry, "To meet thy God prepare!" He woke — and caught his Captain's eye; Strong both in faith and prayer. Tranquil amidst alarms. It found him in the field, A veteran slumbering on his arms, Beneath his red-cross shield. 4L His sword was in his hand, Still warm with recent fight. Ready that moment, at command, Through rock and steel to smite. s. His spirit, with a bound. Left its encumbering clay; His tent, at sunrise, on the ground, A darkened ruin lay. 161 HYMNS. 6. The pains of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease ; And life's lonff warfare closed at last, His soul is K>und in peace. 7. Soldier of Christ, well done ! Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy. MISCELLANEOUS. HYMN 161. C. M. ALL hail the power of Jesus' name ! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 8. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransom'd from the fall, Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. Hail him ye heirs of David's line. Whom David Lord did call, The God incarnate ! Man Divine ! And crown him Lord of all. 152 MISCELLANEOUS. 4. Sinners whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall ; Go, spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. s. Let every kindred, every tribe. On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe. And crown him Lord of all. 6. Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall; "We'll join the everlasting song. And crown him Lord of all. HYMN 162. 8s, 7s. GOD of mercy and compassion, Look with pity on my pain; Hear a mournful broken spirit Prostrate at thy feet complain ; Many are my foes, and mighty; Strength to conquer I have none; Nothing can uphold my goings. But thy blessed self alone. Saviour, look on thy beloved, Triumph over all my foes; Turn to heavenly joy my mourning, Turn to gladness all my woes : 153 HYMNS. I Live, or die, or work, or suffer, Let my weary soul abide, • In all changes whatsoever, Sure and steadfast by thy side. "When temptations fierce assault me, When my enemies I find, ! Sin, and guilt, and death, and Satan, All against my soul combined ; Hold me up in mighty waters, Keep my eye on things above. Righteousness, divine atonement, Peace, and everlasting love ! HYMN 163. 7s. HARK ! the song of jubilee; Loud as mighty thunders roar. Or the fullness of the sea. When it breaks upon the shore : Hallelujah ! for the Lord God omnipotent shall reign ; Hallelujah ! let the word Echo round the earth and main. a. Hallelujah ! — ^hark ! the sound. From the center to the skies. Wakes above, beneath, around. All creation's harmonies : See Jehovah's banners furl'd ; Sheath'd his sword; he speaks, 'tis done, 154 MISCELLANEOUS. And the kingdoms of this world Are the kingdoms of his Son. 8. He shall reign from pole to pole With illimitable sway ; He shall reign, when, like a scroll, Yonder heavens have pass'd away : Then the end ; beneath his rod, Man's last enemy shall fall ; Hallelujah ! Christ in God, God in Christ, is all in all. m IIYMN 164. lOs. ABIDE with me : fast falls the eventide ; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide : When other helpers fail, and comforts flee. Help of the helpless, abide with me. 2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day: Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see ; thou who changest not, abide with me. ■ s. [ need thy presence every passing hour ; What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? 155 HYMNS. Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4. I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; His have no weight, and tears no bitter- ness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. Hold thou Thyself before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. HYMN^ 165. C. M. OTHOU from whom all goodness flows, I lift my soul to thee ; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, O Lord! remember me. 3. ^VTien on my aching, burdened heart, My sins lie heavily. My pardon speak, new peace impart; In Jove remember me. 156 MISCELLANEOUS. 3. Temptations sore obstruct my way, And ills I cannot flee, give me strength, Lord, as my day; For good remember me. 4. If on my face, for thy dear name. Shame and reproach shall be, I'll hail reproach, and welcome shame. If thou remember me. 5. When in the solemn hour of death I wait thy just decree. Saviour, with my last parting breath, I'll cry, Remember me. HYM^N" 166. S. M. IN mercy, not in wrath. Rebuke me, gracious God ! Lest, if thy whole displeasure rise, I sink beneath thy rod. ft. Touch'd by thy quickening power. My load of guilt I feel ; The wounds thy Spirit hath unclosed, O let that Spirit heal. 8. In trouble and in gloom. Must I for ever mourn ? 157 ii HYMNS. I I 3 And wilt thou not, at length, God, In pitying love return? 4. O come, ere life expire. Send down thy power to save; For who shall sing thy Name in death, Or praise thee in the grave ? Why should I douht thy grace, Or yield to dread despair? Thou wilt fulfill thy promised word, And grant me all my prayer. irYM:N" 167. L. P. M. PEACE, troubled soul, whose plaintive moan Hath taught each scene the note of woe; Cease thy complaint, suppress thy groan, And let thy tears forget to flow: Behold, the precious balm is found. To lull thy pain and heal thy wound. 2. Come, freely come, by sin opprest. On Jesus cast thy weighty load; In him thy refuge find, thy rest. Safe in the mercy of thy God: Thy God's thy Saviour, glorious word; O hear, believe, and bless the Lord. 158 MISCELLANEOUS. RYMN 168. C. M. ON" Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. Oh, the transporting, rapturous scene, That rises to my sight! Sweet fields arrayed in living green. And rivers of delight! O'er all those wide, extended plains. Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns, And scatters night away. No chilling winds, nor poisonous breath, Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death. Are felt and feared no more. s. When shall I reach that happy place. And be forever blest? "When shall I see my Father's face, And in his bosom rest? «. Filled with delight, my raptured soul Would here no longer stay; 159 ■*M'^l HYMNS. Though Jordan's waves around me roll, Fearless I'd launch away. 5 m ; V , HYMIS' 169. 7s. y SINNERS ! turn, why will ye die? God, your Maker, asks you why: God, who did your being give, Made you with himself to live : He the fatal cause demands, Askp the work of his own hands; Wlijj "thankless creatures! why Will ye x^oss his love, and die? Sinners! turn, why will ye die? God, your Saviour, asks you why: God, who did your souls retrieve, That ye might for ever live; Will you let him die in vain? Crucify your Lord again? Why, ye ransomed sinners, why Will ye slight his grace, and die? Sinners ! turn, why will ye die ? God, the Spirit, asks you why: He who all your lives hath strove Wooed you to embrace his love, will ye not the grace receive? Will ye still refuse to live? 160 MISCELLANEOUS. Why, ye long-sought sinners, why Will ye grieve your God, and die ? HYMISr 170. C. M. RENDER thanks and bless the Lord, Invoke his sacred Name ; Acquaint the nations with his deeds, His matchless deeds proclaim. a. Sing to his praise in lofty hymns. His wondrous works rehearse ; Make them the th^me of your discourse, And subject of your verse. 8. Rejoice in his almighty Name, Alone to be adored; And let their hearts overflow with joy, That humbly seek the Lord. Seek ye the Lord, his saving strength Devoutly still implore ; And, where he's ever present, seek His face for evermore, a. The wonders that his hands have wrouglit Keep thankfully in mind ; The righteous statutes of his mouth, And laws to us assigned. 161 m HYMNS. lb m m iilu HYMN 17i. C. M. OFOR a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame ! A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb ! 3. Where is the blessedness I knew, When first I saw the Lord ? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word ? 8. What peaceful hours I once enjoyed ; How sv/eet their memory still ; But they have left an aching void The world can never fill. 4. Return, O holy Dove ! return. Sweet messenger of rest ! I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. s. The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. ^ 162 MISCELLANEOUS. HYMN 172. L. M. HE'S blest, whose sins have pardon gain'd, No more in judgment to appear ; Whose guilt remission has obtain 'd, And whose repentance is sincere. 2. No sooner I my wound disclosed, The guilt that tortured me within. But thy forgiveness interposed, And mercy's healing balm pour'd in. Sorrows on sorrows multiplied The harden'd sinner shall confound; But them who in His truth confide, Blessings of mercy shall surround. His saints, that have perform'd his laws. Their life in triumph shall employ ; Let them, as they alone have cause. In grateful raptures shout for joy. •p P !>■« m HYMN 173. CM. AWAKE, my soul ! stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on : A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 163 HYMNS. 2. i • it 1 .1 if: ;■: ^Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high ; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye. 8. A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 4. Bless'd Saviour ! introduced by thee, Have we our race begun ; And, crowned with victory, at thy feet We'll lay our laurels down. HYMlSr 174. 7s. SOFTLY now the light of day Fades upon my sight away ; Free from care, from labor free. Lord, I would commune with thee : 2. Thou, whose all-pervading eye Nought escapes, without, within, Pardon each infirmity. Open fault, and secret sin. Soon, for me, the light of day . Shall for ever pass away ; 164 MISCELLANEOUS. Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take me, Lord, to dwell with thee : 4. Thou who, sinless, yet hast known All of man's infirmity ; Then, from thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. IIYM^ 175. C. M. GOD of our fathers, by whose hand Thy people still are blest. Be with us through our pilgrimage ; Conduct us to our rest. 2. ; Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide ; Give us each day our daily bread. And raiment fit provide. a. spread thy sheltering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father's loved abode Our souls arrive in peace. 4. Such blessings from thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore ; And thou, the Lord, shalt be our God, And portion evermore. 165 i I HYMNS. :i. i f ' i i HYMlsT 176. L. M. JESUS, and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee ? Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine thro' endless days? 9. Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far Let night diso^vn each radiant star. 'Tis midnight with my soul, till he. Bright Morning Star, bid darkness flee. 8. Ashamed of Jesus! 0, as soon Let morning blush to own the sun; He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 4. Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear Friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend ! No ; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 5. Ashamed of Jesus ! empty pride; rU boast a Saviour crucified; And, O, may this my portion be, My Saviour not ashamed of me ! HYMN 177. 78, 6s, 8s. JESUS, let thy pitying eye Call back a wandering sheep; 166 r MISCELLANEOUS. False to thee, like Peter, I Would fain, like Peter, weep : Let me be by ffrace restored, On me be all its freeness shown : Turn and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. s. See me. Saviour, from above, Nor suffer me to die; Life, and happiness, and love, Smile in thy gracious eye ; Speak the reconciling word, And let thy mercy melt me down ; Turn and look upon me. Lord, And break my heart of stone. 8. Look, as when thy pitying eye Was closed, that we might live ; " Father," at the point to die, My Saviour gasped, " forgive !" Surely with that dving word. He turns, and looks, and cries, done !" my loving, bleeding Lord, This breaks my heart of stone. HYMN 178. C. M. THY chastening wrath, O Lord, restrain. Though I deserve it all ; Nor let on me the heavy storm Of thy displeasure fall. 167 'Tis HYMNS. I'll J.I i hi' 'V' * ■ a*'- t .. My sins, which to a deluge swell, My sinking head o'erliow. And, for my feeble strength to bear, Too vast a burden grow. 8. But, Lord, before thy searching eyes All my desires appear; The groanings of my burden'd soul Have reached thine open ear. 4. Forsake me not, O Lord, my God, Nor far from me depart : Make haste to my relief, thou Who my salvation art. HYMI^ 179. C. 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 Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs. And works his sovereign will. 8. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 168 MISCELLANEOUS. 4. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace : jDehind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain ; God is his own interpreter. And he will make it plain. HYMN^ 180. L. M. THOUGH I should seek to wash me clean In water of the driven snow, My soul would yet its spot retain. And sink in conscious guilt and woe ; s. The Spirit, in his power divine. Would cast my vaunting soul to earth. Expose the foulness of its sin, And show the vileness of its worth. 8. Ah, not like erring man is God, That men to answer him should dare; 169 m ■■■ lit '. I'M '■V'''"' HYMNS. I I? 11. V ^^ I Condemn'd, and into silence awed, They helpless stand before his bar. There, must a Mediator plead, Who God and man may both embrace : With God, for man, to intercede. And give to man the purchased grace. 5. And lo ! the Son of God is slain To be this Mediator crowned : In him, my soul, be cleansed from stain. In him thy righteousness be found ! HYMN 181. 8s, 7s. SAVIOUR, breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our spirits seal ; Sin and want we come confessing ; Thou canst save and thou canst heal. Thongh destruction walk around us. Though the arrow past us fly, Angel-guards from thee surround us ; We are safe if thou art nigh. 2. Though the night be dark and dreary. Darkness cannot hiae from thee ; Thou art He who, never weary, Watchest where thy people be. Should swift death this night overtake us, And our couch become our tomb. May the morn in heaven awake us. Clad in light and deathless bloom. 170 miscellaneous. HYM:N' 182. 88, 78. ONE there is, above all others, Well deserves the name of Friend ; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end : They who once his kindness prove. Find it everlasting love ! m Which, of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed their blood? But our Jesus died to have us Reconciled in him to Grod : This was boundless love indeed ; Jesus is a Friend in need. When he lived on earth abased. Friend of Sinners was his name ; Now, above all glory raised. He rejoices in the same : Still he calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends. m for grace our hearts to soften ! Teach us. Lord, at length to love ; We, alas! forget too often ^ What a Friend we hav j above ; But, when home our souls are brought, We will love thee as we ought. 171 HYMNS. HYMN" 183. L. M. STAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay. Though I have done thee such despite : Cast not a sinner quite away, Nor take thine everlasting flight. Though I have most unfi^ithful been. Of all who e'er thy grace received; Ten thousand times thy goodness seen. Ten thousand times thy goodness grieved; s. Yet, 0, the chief of sinners spare. In honor of my great High-priest ; Nor, in thy righteous anger, swear I shall not see thy people's rest. O Lord, my weary soul release. Upraise me by thy gracious hand ; Guide me into thy perfect peace. And bring me to the promised land. HYMN 184. L. M. HE'S blest, whose sins have pardon gain'd, No more in judgment to appear, Whose guilt remission has obtain'd, And whose repentance is sincere. 172 MISCELLANEOUS. No sooner I my wound disclosed, The guilt that tortured me within, But thy forgiveness interposed, And mercy's healing balm pour'd in. 8. Sorrows on sorrows multiplied, The harden'd sinner shall confound ; But them who in his truth confide. Blessings of mercy shall surround. 4. His saints that have performed his laws. Their life in triumph shall employ ; Let them, as they alone have cause. In grateful raptures shout for joy. HYMN 185. C. M. HAPPY is the man who hears Religion's warning oice, \nd who celestial wisdoin makes His early, only choice. , 2. For she has treasures greater far Than east or west unfold ; More precious are her bright rewards Than gems, or stores of gold. 8. Her right hand offers to the just Immortal, happy days ; 173 HYMNS. Her left, imperishable wealth And heavenly crowns displays. And, as her holy labors rise. So her rewards increase ; Her wayi are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. HYMN 186. L. M. LET me be with thee where thou art, My Saviour, my eternal rest; Then only will this longing heart Be fully and for ever blest. 2. Let me be with thee where thou art, Thy unveiled glory to behold ; Then only will this wandering heart Cease to be false to thee, and cold. 8. , Let me be with thee where thou art, Where spotless saints thy name adore ; Then only will this sinful heart Be evil and defiled no more. Let me be with thee where thou art, Where none can die, where none remove; There neither life nor death will part Me from thy presence aad thy love. 174 I . MISCELLANEOUS. HYMIT 187. 88, 7s, 48. COME, ye sinners, poor and neei^y, Weak and wounded, sick and sore Jesus ready stands to save you. And his heart with love runs o'er; He is able. He is willing : doubt no more. Come, ye needy, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify ; True belief and true repentance, Eveiy ffrace that brings you nigh, Without money. Come to Jesus Christ and buy. Come, ye weary, heavy-laden. Lost and ruinM by the fall. If you tarry till you're better. You will never come at all: Not the righteous. Sinners Jesus came to call. 4. Agonizing in the garden, I our Redeemer prostrate lies ; On the bloody tree behold him ! Hear him cry, before he dies, *at is finish'd r Sinners, will not this suffice? 175 HYMNS. «. Lo ! th' incarnate God, ascending, Pleads the merit of his blood ; Venture on him, venture wholly, Let no other trust intrude ; None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. 6. Saints and angels, join'd in concert. Sing the praises of the Lamb ; While the blissful courts of heaven Sweetly echo with his name ; Hallelujah! Sinners here may sing the same. HYMlSr 188. CM. AS pants the hart for cooling streams. When heated in the chase; So longs my soul, God, for thee. And thy refreshing grace. 8. For thee, my God, the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine ; O when shall I behold thy face, Thou Majesty divine? 8. Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? Trust God; who will employ His aid for thee, and change these sighc To thankftil hymns of joy. . , 176 MISCELLANEOUS. God of my strength, how long shall I Like one forgotten, mourn, Forlorn, forsaken, and exposed- To my oppressor's scorn? 5. V 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. HYMIir 189. S. M. A CHARGE to keep I have, A God to glorify; A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky: 8. From youth to hoary age, My calling to fulfill : O may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will. 8. 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: Assured if I my trust betray, I shall for ever die. 177 ^^^ ' HYMNS. . : HYMN 190. S. M. • * ■ . PART I. HAVE mercy, Lord, on me, As thou wert ever kind; Letune, oppressed with loads of guilt, Thy wonted mercy find. Wash off my foul offense. And cleanse me from my sin; For I confess my crime, and see How great my guilt has been. 8. Against thee, Lord, alone, And only in thy sight, Have I transgress'd; and, though con- demned, Must own thy judgment right. 4. In guilt each part was form'd Of all this sinful frame; In fi^uilt I was conceived, and horn The heir of sin and shame. PART II. With hyssop purge me, Lord, And so I clean shall be: " I shall with snow in whiteness vie, When purified by thee. 178 MISCELLANEOUS. 2. Make me to hear with joy Thy kind forgiving voice ; That 80 the hones which thou hast hroke May with fresh strength rejoice. .s. /' Blot out my crying sins, Nor me in anger view : Create in me a heart that's clean, An upright mind renew. Withdraw not thou thy help, !N"or cast me from thy sight ; Nor let thy Holy Spirit take His everlasting flight. HYMN 191. L. M. THE countless multitude on high, That tune their songs to Jesus' name, All merit of their own deny, And Jesus' worth alone proclaim. 2. Firm on the ground of sovereign grace, They stand before Jehovah's throne; The only song in which blest place Is, " Thou art worthy ! thou alone." While thus the ransom'd myriads shout, " Amen "the holy angels cry ; " Amen, Amen," resounds throughout The boundless regions of the sky. 179 HYMNS. 4. Let us with joy adopt the strain We hope to sing for ever there, " Worthy's the Lamb for sinners slain ; Worthy alone the crown to wear ! " s. Without one thought that's good to plead. Oh ! what could shield us from despair But this, though we are vile indeed. The Lord our Righteousness is there. HYMN 192. L. M. SUl!T of my soul, thou Saviour dear, It is not night if thou be near : O may no earth-born cloud arise. To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. 2. When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast ! 8. Abide with me from morn till eve, For without thee I cannot live : Abide with me when night is nigh. For without thee I dare not die. 4. If some poor wandering child of thine Have spurned, to-day, the voice divine, !N^ow, Lord, the gracious work begin ; Let him no more lie down in sin. 180 MISCELLANEOUS. a. Watch by the sick : enrich the poor With blessings from thy boundless store. Be every mourner's sleep, to-night, Like infants' slumbers, pure and light. Come near and bless us when we wake. Ere through the world our way we take : Till in the ocean of thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. HYMN 193. S. M. MY soul, be on thy guard; Ten thousand foes arise; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 8. watch, and fight, and pray; The battle ne'er give o'er; Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore. IN'e'er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armor down : Thy arduous work will not be done Till thou obtain thy crown. Fight on, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy God;' He'll take thee, at thy parting breath. Up to his blest abode. 181 if J I HYMNS. HYMN 194. S. M. THE Spirit in our hearts, Is whispering, Sinner, come : The Bride, the Church of Christ, pro- claims To all his children, Come. a. Let him that heareth, say To all about him. Come : Let him that thirsts for righteousness. To Christ, the fountain, come. «• Yes, whosoever will, O let him freely come. And freely drink the stream of life : 'Tis Jesus bids him come. *• Lo, Jesus, who invites. Declares, I quickly come. Lord! even so; I wait thy hour: Jesus, my Saviour, come. HYMN 195. C. M. ALAS! and did my Saviour bleed? And did my Sovereign die? Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree? ^^ ' 182 MISCELLANEOUS. Amazing pify ! grace unknown ! And lo^e beyond degree ! s. Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When God, the mighty Maker, died, For man, the creature's sin. 4. Thus might I hide my blushing face. While his dear cross appears. Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes in tears. s. But drops of ffrief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'T is all that I can do. II ji'l' HYM:N" 196. C. M. THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord, Vouchsafes to be my guide; The shepherd, by whose constant care My wants are all supplied. In tender grass he makes me feed, And gently there repose : Then leads me to cool shades, and where Refreshing water flows. 183 HTMNS. 8. He does my wandering soul reclaim, And, to his endless praise. Instruct with humble zeal to walk In his most righteous ways. 4. I pa-ss the gloomy vale of death From fear and danger free; For there his aiding rod and staff Defend and comfort me. 6. Since God doth thus his wondrous love Through all my life extend, That life to him I will devote, And in his service spend. HYMIT197. L. M. OLORD, thy mercy, my sure hope. The highest orb of heaven transcends, Thy sacred truth's unmeasured scope fieyond the spreading sky extends. Tliy justice like the hills remains, tlnfathom'd depths tny judgments are; Thy providence the world sustains. The whole creation is thy care. 8. Since of thy goodness all partake, With what assurance should the just Thy sheltering wings their refiige make. And saints to thy protection trust! 184 MISCELLANEOUS. 4. Such guests shall to thy courts be led, To banquet on thy love's repast; And drink, as from a fountain's head, Of joys that shall for ever last. 9. With thee the springs of life remain. Thy presence is eternal day; O let thy saints thy favor gain. To upright hearts thy truth display. HYMN 198. 7s. SEN'KER, rouse thee from thy sleep, Wake, and o'er thy folly weep ; Raise thy spirit, dark and dead, Jesus waits his light to shed. a. Wake from sleep, arise from death, See the bright and living path : Watchful tread that path; be wise, Leave thy folly, seek the skies. 8. Leave thy folly, cease from crime, From this hour redeem thy time; Life secure without delay. Evil is the mortal day. Be not blind and foolish still; Called of Jesus, learn his will; Jesus calls from death and night, Jesus waits to shed his light. 185 HITMI^S. HYMN 199. 78. HASTEN, sinner, to be wise: Stay not for the morrow's sun ! Wisdom, if you still despise, Harder is it to be won. 2. Hasten mercy to implore ; Stay not for the morrow's sun; Lest thy season should be o'er. Ere this evening's stage be run. 8. Hasten, sinnel*, to return; Stay not for the morrow's sun; Lest thy lamp should cease to burn. Ere salvation's work is done. 4. Hasten, sinner, to be blest; Stay not for the morrow's sun; Lest perdition thee arrest, Ere the morrow is begun. HYMN 200. H. M. BLOW ye the tnimpet, blow; The gladly solemn sound Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound : The year of jubilee is come. Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. ;» »< !-' Jesus, our great High Priest, Has full atonement made; 186 MISCELLANEOUS. Ye weary spirite, rest; Ye mourning souls, be glad : The year of jubilee is come, Return, ye ransomed siimers, home. s. Exalt the Lamb of God, The sin-atoningLamb; Redemption by his blood Through all the world proclaim : The year of jubilee is come. Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. HYMX 201. S. M. WHERE shall rest be found. Rest for the weary soul? 'Twere vain the ocean's depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole. 8. The world can never give The bliss for which we sigh : 'Tis not the whole of life to live, Nor all of death to die. 8. Beyond this vale of tears There is a life above. Unmeasured by the flight of years; And all ;that life is love. There is a death whose pang Outlasts the fleeting breath; 187 w I w i' HYMNS. O what eternal horrors hang Around the second death ! d. Lord God of truth and grace, . Teach us that death to shun, Lest we be banished from thy face, And evermore undone. HYMN 202. C. P. M. JOIlsT'D in the bonds of faith and love, With saints on earth, and saints above, One spirit with our Lord, In happy union here we meet. To worship at the Saviour's feet. And own his work and word. Thy gracious promise. Lord, impart. Display thy power in every heart, And shed thy blessing round. ^ Oh ! may thy truth our spirits cheer. Confirm our hope, dispel our fear. And make our joys abound. HYM:N' 203. CM. I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, " Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast:" I came to Jesus as I was, ' Weary, and worn, and sad; 188 MISCELLANEOUS. I found in him a resting-place, And he has made me glad. 2. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give , . The living-water ! thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, ana li^^e. I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream : My thirst was quenched, my soul revived. And now I live in him. 8. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light: Look unto me : thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my Star, my Sun ; And in that light of life I'll walk Till all my journey's done. HYM:^ 204. P. M. I LAY my sins on Jesus, The Spotless Lamb of God; He bears theni 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 stain remains. 189 HYMNS. 2. I lay my wants on Jesus; All fullness dwells in him; He heals all my diseases, \ He doth my soul redeem: I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases, He all my sorrow shares. I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine; His right hand me embraces, I on his breast recline. I love the name of Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes, His name abroad is poured. HYMN^ 205. L. M. HARK, my soul, it is the Lord; 'Tis thy Saviour, hear his word; Jesus speaks, he speaks to thee : " Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me ? 2. " I delivered thee when bound. And when wounded heaPd thy wound, Sought thee wandering, set thee right, Turn'd thy darkness into light. 190 MISCELLANEOUS. S. " Can a woman's tender care Cease toward the child she bare? Yes, she may forgetful be, Yet will /remember thee. " Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above, Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. 5. " Thou shalt see my glory soon. When the work of grace is done; Partner of my throne shall be : Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me?" 6. Lord, it is my chief complaint That my love is still so faint, Yet I love thee and adore : O for grace to love thee more ! HYMN^ 206. H. M. ARISE, my soul, arise; Shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears : Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on his hands. a. He ever lives above, For me to intercede; 191 I 1*, HYMNS. His all-redeeminff love, His precious blood, to plead; His blood atpned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. Five bleeding wounds he bears, Received on Calvary; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly plead for me : Forgive him, O forgive, they cry, Nor let that ransom'd sinner die. 4. My God is reconciled; His pajrd'ning voice I hear: He owns me for his child; I can no longer fear: With confidence I now draw nigh. And Father, Abba, Father, cry. HYMN 207. 78. DEPTH of mercy ! can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God his wrath forbear ? Me, the chief of sinners, spare? I have long withstood his grace; Long provoked him to his face; Woi^ld not hearken to his calls; Grieved him by a thousand falls. 8. Kindled his relentings are; Me he now delights to spare; 192 t MISCELLANEOUS. Xow my Father's mercies move, Justice lingers into love. 4. Lo ! for me the Saviour stands ; Shows his wounds, and spreads his hands ; God is love ! I know, I feel ; Jesus weeps, and loves me still. HYMIT 208. 8s, 7. JESUS, the Name high over all. In. hell, or earth, or sky; Angels and men hefore it fall, And devils fear and fly. , ' Jesus, the Name to sinners dear. The Name to sinners given; It scatters all their guilty fear; It turns their hell to heaven. 8. Jesus the prisoner's fetters breaks. And bruises Satan's head ; Power into strengthless souls he speaks, And life into the dead. 4. O that the world might taste and see The riches of his grace; The arms of love that compass me Would all mankind embrace. s. His only righteousness I show, His saving truth proclaim : 193 ^ HYMNS. *T 18 all my business here below To cry, Behold the Lamb ! 6. Happy, if with my latest breath I may but gasp his name ; Preach him to all, and cry in death, Behold, behold the Lamb ! HYM:^r 209. C. M. MY God, the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights. The glory of my brightest days, And comfort pf my riights: In darkest shades if thou appear. My dawning is begun; Thou art my soul's bright morning star, And thou my rising sun. • ' 8. ^•" The opening heavens around me shine With beams of sacred bliss, If Jesus shows his mercy mine. And whispers I am his. ... . 4. My soul would leave this heavy clay At that transporting word. Run up with joy the shining way, To see and praise my Lord. 194 "'■' '■ MISCELLANEOUS. S. Fearless of hell and ghastly death, I'd break through every foe ; The wings of love and arms of faith Would bear me conqu'ror through. HYMK 210. L. M. JUST as thou art, without one trace Of love, or joy, or inward grace. Or meetness for that heavenly place, guilty sinner, come, O come! 2. Thy sins I bore on Calvary's tree ; The stripes thy due were laid on me. That peace and pardon might be free; wretched sinner, come, come! 8. Come, leave thy burden at the cross; Count all thy gains but empty dross : My grace repays all earthly loss; needy sinner, come, O come! 4. "The Spirit and the Bride say, Comie;'* Rejoicing saints re-echo, Come! Wlio faints, who thirsts, who will, itiay come; . i. ^ Thy Saviour bids thee come, coirife! HYMN 211. C. M. OW sweet a voice of sovereign grace Sounds from the sacred word ! 196 H HYMNS. IIo ! ye despairinff sinners, come, And trust a faithful Lord. 3. My soul obeys the gracious call. And runs to this relief; I would believe thy promise, Lord; O help my unbelief! 8. To the blest fountain of thy blood, Incarnate God, I fly; Here let me wash my guilty soul From crimes of deepest dye. 4. A guilty, weak, and helpless worm. Into thine arms I fall ; Be thou my strength and righteousness, My Jesus, and my all. I . HYMN 212. S. M. WAS a wand'ring sheep, I did not love the fold; I did not love my Shepherd's voice, I would not be controll'd ; I was a wayward child, I did not love my home ; I did not love my Father's voice, I loved afar to roam. a. The Shepherd sought his sheep, The Father sought his child; 196 MISCELLANEOUS. They follow'd mo o'er vale and hill, 0*er deserts, waste and wild; They found me nigh to death, Famish'd, and faint, and lone; Thev bound me with the bands of love, They saved the wand'ring one. 8. Jesus my Shepherd is, 'T was he that loved my soul; 'T was He that wash'd me in his blood, 'T was he that made me whole ; 1^0 more a wand'ring sheep, I love to be controlPd; I love my tender Shepherd's voice, I love the peaceful fold. HYM:N' 213. P. M. COME, ye disconsolate, where'er ye lan- guish; Come to the mercy- seat, fervently kneel ; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can- not heal. Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, 197 HYMNS. Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly say- Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can- not cure. 8. Here see the bread of hfe; see waters flo\^dng Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing, Earth has no sorrow but Heaven can remove. HYMN 214. L. M. JESUS, thou everlasting King, Accept the tribute which we bring; Accept thy well-deserved renown. And wear our praises as thy crown. a. Let every act of worship be Like our espousals, Lord, to thee ; Like the blest hour, when from above We first received the pledge of love. .3. The gladness of that happy day, O may it ever, ever stay : Nor let our faith forsake its hold, Nor hope decline, nor love grow cold. 198 MISCELLANEOUS. 4. Let every moment, as it flies, Increase thy praise, improve our joys, Till we b3 raised to sing thy Name, At the great suppei of the Lamb. BYMN 215. P. M. PART I. J"* ESXJS, I my cross h^-^ve taken, All to leave and follow thee, Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my all shalt be. Perish every fond ambition, All I've sought, or hoped, or known ; Yet how rich is my condition, God and heaven are all my own s. Let the world despise and leave me ; They have left my Saviour too ; Human hopes and looks deceive me. Thou art not like them, untrue ; And while thou shalt smile upon me, God of wisdom, love, and might, Foes may hate, and friends may scorn me. Show thy face and all is bright. 8. Go, then, earthly fame and treasure ; Come disaster, scorn, and pain; In thy service pain is pleasure ; With thy favor loss is gain. 199 t H HYMNS. I have called thee Abba, Father ; I have set my heart on thee ; Storms may howl, and clouds may gather : All must work for good to me. PABT ir. Man may trouble and distress me, 'T will but drive me to thy breast ; Life with trials hard may press me, Thou canst give me sweetest rest. O, 'tis not in grief to harm me. While thy love is left to me ; O, 'twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy unmixed with thee ! Know, my soul, thy full salvation ; Kise o'er sin and fear and care ; Joy to find, in every station. Something still to do and bear. Think what Spirit dwells within thee, Think what Father's smiles are thine, Think that Jesus died to win thee ; Child of heaven, canst thou repine? 8. Haste thee on from grace to glory, Arm'd by faith, and wing'd by prayer ; Heaven's eternal days before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there; Soon shall close thine earthly mission, Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days : 200 MISCELLANEOUS. Hope shall change to glad fruition. Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. HYMN 216. S. M. OKE sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o'er and o'er ; I'm nearer to my home to-day Than e'er I've heen before : 2. !N^earer my Father's house, Where many mansions be; Nearer the great encircled throne, Nearer the crystal sea ; Nearer the bound of life, Where burdens are laid down; Nearer resigning every cross. Nearer the starry crown : I But waves of death's still sea Roll dark before my sight, That brightly on the other side Break on a shore of light. O, if my mortal feet Have almost gained the brink, If it be I am nearer home Much nearer than I think : 201 HYMNS. Father, perfect my trust, That I may feel, in death, My soul her feet hath firmly set On Christ, the Rock of faith ! hym:n" 217. p. M. WHEK this passing world is done. When has sunk yon glowing sun, When we stand with Christ in glory, Looking o'er life's finished story, Then, Lord, shall I fully know, Not till then, how much I owe. s. When I stand before the throne, Dressed in beauty not my own. When I see thee as thou art, Love thee with unsinning heart, Then, Lord, shall I fully know, Not till then, how much I owe. 3. When the praise of heaven I hear, Loud as thunder to the ear. Loud as many waters' noise, Sweet as harp's melodious voice, Then, Lord, shall I fully know, Not till then, how much I owe. HYMN 218. C. M. GREAT God, with wonder and with praise On all thy works T look ; 202 MISCELLANEOUS. But still thy wisdom, power, and grace, Shine brightest in thy book. 3. The stars that in their courses roll, Have much instruction given ; But thy good word informs my soul How I may soar to heaven. 8. The fields provide my food, and show The goodness of the Lord ; But fruits of life and glory grow In thy most holy word. 4. Here are my choicest treasures hid, Here my best comfort lies ; Here my desires are satisfied, And here my hopes arise. ' • 5. Lord, make me understand thy law. Show what my faults have been ; And from thy Gospel let me draw Pardon for all my sin. 6. Here would I learn how Christ has died, To save my soul from hell ; Not all the books on earth beside. Such heavenly wonders tell. 7. Than let me love my Bible more, And take a fresh delight, 203 !!i! HYMNS. By day to read these wonders o'er, And meditate by night. HYMI^ 219. L. M. JESUS, where'er thy people meet, ' There they behold thy mercy-seat; Where'er they seek thee, thou art found, And every place is hallowed ground. 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. 3. Dear Shepherd of thy chosen few. Thy former mercies here renew; Here to our waiting hearts proclaim The sweetness of thy saving I^ame. 4. Here may we prove the power of prayer To strengthen faith, and sweeten care. To teach our faint desires to rise, And bring all heaven before our eyes. hym:n" 220. p. M. WILEN gathering clouds around I view. And days are dark, and friends are few. On him I lean, who, not in vain. Experienced every human pain; 204 MISCELLANEOUS. He feels my griefs, he sees my fears, And counts and treasures up my tears. 2. If aught should tempt my soul to stray From heavenly wisdom's narrow way. To fly the good I would pursue, Or do the ill I would not do ; Still he who felt temptation's power Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 8. When vexing thoughts within me rise. And, sore dismayed, my spirit dies ; Then he who once vouchsafed to bear The midnight agony of prayer, Shall sweetly soothe, shall gently dry. The throbbing heart, the streaming eye. 4. When sorrowing o'er some stone I bend, Which covers all that was a friend. And from his voice, his hand, his smile. Divides me for a little while; Thou, Saviour, seest the tears I shed. For thou didst weep o'er Lazarus dead. 5. And, oh, when I have safely past Through every conflict but the last, Still, still unchanging, watch beside My bed of death, for thou hast died: Then point to realms of endless day. And wipe the latest tear away. 205 1. I HYMNS. HYMN 221. S. M. GRACE ! 'tis a charming sound, Harmonious to the ear ; Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2. Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man, And all the means that grace display, "Which drew the wondrous plan. 8. Grace guides my wandering feet To tread the heavenly road ; And new supplies, each hour I meet While pressing on to God. 4. Grace all the work shall crown Through everlasting days ; It lays in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. HYMiT 222. 7s. SEEK, my soul, the narrow gate, Enter ere it be too late ; Many ask to enter there When too late to offer prayer. a. God from mercy's seat shall rise, And for ever bar the skies : 206 MISCELLANEOUS. Then, though sinners cry without, He will say, "I know you not." Mournfully will they exclaim ; " Lord, we have professed thy name ; We have ate with thee, and heard Heavenly teaching in thy word." Vain, alas, will be their plea, Workers of iniquity ; Sad their everlasting lot ; Christ will say, " I know you not." HYMINT 223. 8s, 6s. • AWAKED by Sinai's awful sound. My soul in bonds of guilt I found, And knew not where to go ; Eternal truth did loud proclaim, " The sinner must be born again, Or sink to endless woe." 2. When to the law I trembling fled, It poured its curses on my head, I no relief could find ; This fearful truth increased my pain, " The sinner must be born again," And whelmed my tortured mind. 207 i HYMNS. S. Again did Sinai's thunder roll, And guilt lay heavy on my soul, A vast oppressive load ; Alas, I read and saw it plain, " The sinner must be born again. Or drink the wrath of God." 4. The saints I heard with rapture tell, How Jesus conquered death and hell. And broke the fowler's snare ; Yet when I found this truth remain, " The sinner must be born again," I sunk in deep despair. 5. But while I thus in anguish lay. The gracious Saviour passed tnis way, And felt his pity move ; The sinner, by his justice slain, I^ow by his grace is born again, And sings redeeming love. HYMN" 224. L. M. FAR from my thoughts, vain world, begone ; Let my religious hours alone : From flesh and sense I would be free, And hold communion. Lord, with thee. My heart grows warm with holy fire. And kindles with a pure desire 208 MISCELLANEOUS. To see thy grace, to taste thy love, And feel thine influeni^e from above. s. When I can say that God is mine, When I can see thy glories shine, I'll tread the world beneath my feet. And all that men call rich and great. 4. Send comfort down from thy right hand, To cheer me in this barren land; And in thy worship let me know The joys that from thy presence flow. HYMN 225. 7s. LORD, my God, I long to know, Oft it causes anxious thought, Do I love thee, Lord, or no? Am I thine, or am I not? Could my heart so hard remain. Prayer a task and burden prove. Any duty give me pain. If I knew a Saviour's love? s. When I turn mine eyes within, O how dark, and vain, and wild ! Prone vo unbelief and sin. Can 1 deem myself thy child? 209 IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) /. {./ & ■K. ^ 4^ M'i # ;v '/ ^^. HijtDgraphic Sciences Corporation 27< W'cST MAIN STREET WEKSlfiR.N.Y. )458i) (716) 8>; <*tJ3 % ■ V .V ^.^ HYMNS. Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a grief and thrall : Should I ffrieve for what I feel, If I did not love at all? Could I love thy saints to meet, Choose the ways I once abhorr'd, Find at times the promise sweet. If I did not love thee, Lord? Saviour, let me love thee more, K I love at all, I pray; If I have not loved before. Help me to begin to-day. HYMN" 226. L. M. BE still, my heart, these anxious cares To thee are burdens, thorns, ^nd snares ; They cast dishonor on thy Lord, And contradict his gracious word. Brought safely by his hand thus far, Why wilt thou now give place to fear? How canst thou want if he provide. Or lose thy way with such a guide ? 210 MISCELLANEOUS. When first before his mercy-seat Thou didst to him thy all commit; He gave thee warrant, from that hour, To trust his wisdom, love, and power. 4. Did ever trouble yet befall. And he refuse to hear thy call? And has he not his promise past. That thou shalt overcome at last? Though rough and thorny be the road, It leads thee home, apace to God; Then count thy present trials small. For heaven will make amends for all. HYMISr 227. L. M. FAITH is the Christian's evidence Of things unseen by mortal eye ; It passes all the bounds of sense, And penetrates the inmost sky. 2. Things absent it can set in view, And bring far distant prospects home; Events long past it can renew. And long foresee the things to come. 8. "With strong persuasion, from afar The heavenly region it surveys, Embraces all the blessings there, And here enjoys the promises. 211 wi HYMNS. By faith a steady course we steer, Through ruffling storms and swelling seas, '-. ,.• -. - - ^ . •• O'ercome the world, keep down our fear, And still possess our souls in peace. By faith we pass the vale of tears, Safe and serene, though oft distress'd; By faith, subdue the king of fears. And go rejoicing to our rest. HYMN 228. CM. SEE, in the vineyard of the Lord, A barren fig-tree stands; No fruit it yields, no blossom bears. Though planted by his hands. 2. From year to year the tree he views. And still no fruit is found : Then " cut it down," the Lord commands, "Why cumbers it the ground?" ' s. But lo ! the gracious Saviour pleads, "The barren fig-tree spare. Another year in mercy wait. It yet may bloom and bear: ■ '. . 4. "But if my culture prove in vain, And still no fruit be found, 212 MISCELLANEOUS. I plead no more; destroy the tree, And root it from thy ground." HYMN 229. C. M. THE head that once was crown'd with thorns, Is crown'd with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. ». The highest place that heaven affords, Is to our Jesus given ; The King of kings, ,and Lord of lords, He reigns o'er earth and heaven. ^* The joy of all who dwell above. The joy of all below. To whom he manifests his love. And grants his name to know. 4. To them the cross, with all its shame. With all its grace, is given ; Their name, an everlasting name. Their joy, the joy of heaven. s. They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with him above ; Their everlasting joy to know The myst'ry of his love. 213 I HYMNS. HYMN 230. 8s, Ts, 48. 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, Traveling through this wilderness. 2. Thanks we give, and adoration. For thy gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound! Ever faithful , To the truth may we be found. 8. So whene'er the signal's given. Us from earth to call away. Borne on angels' wings to heaven, Glad the summons to obey, May we ever Reign with Christ in endless day. DOXOLOGY. L. M. PRAISE God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 214 INDEX OF HYMNS. HTMN A charge to keep I have 189 A glory gilds the sacred page 109 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide 164 Alas I and did my Saviour bleed 195 All hail the power of Jesus' name 161 Although the vine its fruit deny 135 And are we no>\ brought near to God 49 Angels from the i^alms of glory 7 Another six days' work is done 97 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat'. 88 Arise, my soul arise 206 Asleep in Jesus I blessed sleep 158 As o'er the past my memory strays..., ...... 102 As pants the hart for cooling streams 188 Awake, my soul ! stretch every nerve 173 Awake, my soul, to joyful lays 72 Awake, ye saints, awake 98 Awaked by Sinai's awful sound 223 Before Jehovah's awful throne 70 Behold the Saviour of mankind , 26 Be still, my heart, these anxious cares 226 Blest be the tie that binds 103 Blow ye the trumpet, blow 200 Bread of the world, in mercy broken 50 Brightest and best of the sons of the morn- ing 14 215 INDEX OF HYMNS, HTMK Calm on the listening ear of night 10 Children of the heavenly King , 69 Christ the Lord is risen to day 32 Come, Holy Spirit, come 38 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove 36 ijome, let* us j oin our friends above 104 Come, thou Fount of every blessing 80 Come ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish.. 213 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy 187 Come, ye that love the Lord 76 Faith is the Christian's evidence 227 Far from my heavenly home 121 Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone.. . 224 Father of all, whose love profound 40 Father of mercies, bow thi ne ear 57 Father of mercies ! in thy word 107 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss 134 For ever here my rest shall be 30 For ever with the Lord 120 For thee, O dear, dear Country 115 For thee, O God, our constant praise 151 From all that dwell below the skies 78 From every stormy win d th at blows 84 From Greenland's icy mouiicains l52 Glorious things of thee are spoken 146 Glory to thee, my God, this night 75 God bless our native land 43 God moves in a mysterious way 179 God, my King, thy might confessing 71 God of mercy and compassion 162 God of our fathers, by whose hand 175 God shall charge his angel legions 124 216 INDEX OF HYMNS. mrujt God of our fathers, by whose hand. ........... 175 God shall charge his angel legions 124 God's perfect law converts the soul 108 Go forth, ye heralds, in my Name 68 Go, speak of Jesus ! of that love 59 Grace! 'tis a charming sound 221 Great God, to thee my evening song 73 Great God, with wonder and with praise 218 Guide me, thou great Jehovah 127 Hail ! thou long expected Jesus 2 Hail, thou once despisM Jesus 28 Hail to the Lord's Anointed 13 Happy the man that finds the grace 92 Hark! hark, my soul ^ 114 Hark ! my soul, it is the Lord 205 Hark! the glad sound, the Saviour comes. •• 1 Hark! the herald angels sing 5 Hark! the song of jubilee 163 Hark ! what mean those holy voices 11 Hasten, sinner, to be wise 199 Have mercy, Lord, on me 190 Hear what the voice from heaven declares... 159 He's blest, whose sins have pardon gain'd... 172 He's come, let every knee be bent 37 Holy Father, great Creator 41 How beauteous are their feet 15 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord. 13G How oft, alas ! this wretched heart. 19 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 145 How sweet a voice of sov'reign grace 211 I heard the voice of Jesus sav 203' I lay my sins on Jesus 204 217 INDEX OF HYMNS. bthh I was a wandering sheep 212 I love thy kingdom, Lord 148 I would not live alway ; I ask not to stay... . 156 In mercy, not in wrath 166 Inspirer and hearer of prayer 85 In thy name, Lord, assembling 91 In thee I put my steadfast trust 131 It is not death to die 155 Jehovah reigns, let all the earth 65 Jerusalem, my happy home..... 119 Jerusalem the golden 116 Jesus, and shall it ever be... 176 Jesus, I my cross have taken 215 Jesus, let thy pitying eye 177 Jesus, lover of my Soul 142 Jesus, my strength, my hope 89 Jesus! Name of wondrous love 9 Jesus shall rei?n where'er the sun 154 Jesus, the "S'o aigh over alk 208 Jesus, the ve^y tnought of thee 139 Jesus, thou everlasting King 214 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness 144 Jesus, where'er thy people meet 219 Join d in the honda of faith and love 202 Joy to the world ! the Lord ,is come 3 Just as I am, without one plea 56 Just as thou art, without one trace 210 Let me be with thee where thou art.....^«.... 186 Lo, he comes, with clouds descending. 4 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing 230 ' Lord, for ever at thy side 125 Lord ! in the morning thou shalt hear 95 218 9 6 INDEX OF HYMNS. HTMIfl Lord, my God, I long to know 225 Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee 74 Lo! what a cloud of witnesses 105 Magnify Jehovah's Name 63 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature com- plaints 113 My faith looks up to thee 54 My God, and is thy table spread 43 My God, how endless is thy love 79 My God, my Father, while I stray 133 My God, permit me not to be 22 My God, the spring of all my joys 209 My soul, be on thy guard 193 Nearer, my God, to thee • 23 No change of time shall ever shock 122 Not to the terrors of the Lord... • 106 bless the Lord, my soul 83 O come, loud anthems let us sing 68 for a closer walk with God >. I'ir^ O for a heart to praise my God 62 O for a thousand tongues to sing 64 O God of hosts, the mighty Lord 96 O God, our help in ages past 99 gracious God, in whom I live 24 O happy is the man who hears 18d Holy, holy, holy Lord 39 O Lord, thy mercy, m/ sure hope 197 Mother dear, Jerusalem .117 render thanks and bless the Lord 170 render thanks to God above • . . . . •••• 61 219 INDEX OF HYMNS. BTMR Spirit of the liviog God .....;... tJO O that my load of sin were gone 20 O Thou from whom all goodness flows 165 O Thou to whose all-searching sight 21 'twas a joyful sound to h' ^r 150 where shall rest be found 201 Oft in danger, oft in woe 55 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand 168 One sweetly solemn thought 216 One there is, aoove all others 182 Our Lord is risen from the dead 33 Peace, troubled soul, whose plaintive moan., 161 Praise to God, immortal praise • 42 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire 87 Rejoice, the Lord is King.l '•,.. 35 Kise, crown'd with light, imperial Salem, rise 12 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings Ill Rock of ages! cleft forme 143 Salvation! O the joyful sound 140 Saviour, breathe an evening blessing 181 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us 45 Saviour, when in dust to thee .18 Saviour, who thy flock art feeding 44 See. in the vineyard of the Lord 228 Seek, my soul, the narrow gate. 222 Servant of God, well done. 160 Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing....... 6 Sinner, rouse thee from thy sleep 198 Sinners! turn, why will ye die 169 So% now the light of day 174 Soldiers of Christ, ariae 46 220 INDEX OF HYMNS. ■TMW Songs of praise the angels sang 67 Stay, thou insulted Spirit, stay 183 Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear 192 Sweet is the work, my God, my King 66 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing 29 The countless multitude on high 191 The God of life, whose constant care 100 The head that once was crown'd with thorns 229 The Lord himself, the mighty Lord 196 The Lord my pasture shall prepare 1 30 The Lord, the only God, is great 149 The Spirit, in our hearts 194 The voice of free grace 141 There is a fountain filled with blood 137 There is a land of pure delight 110 Thine for ever: God of love.. 53 This is the day of light , 90 Thou art gone to the grave ! but we will not deplore thee •••. 157 Thou art the way, to thee alone 138 Thou, God, all glory, honor, power 51 Though I should seek to wash me clean 180 Though troubles assail and dangers affright. 129 Through all the changing scenes of life 81 Thy chastening wrath, Lord, restrain 178 Thy presence. Lord, hath me supplied 123 'Tis finished : so the Saviour cried 31 'Tismy happiness below 128 To Jesus, our exalted Lord 47 To Our Redeemer's glorious name 52 Triumphant Sion ! lifl thy head 147 Watchman ! tell us of the night 16 221 INDEX OF HYMNS. HTM* Welcome, sweet day of rest 94 When all thy merciiki, my God 77 When gathering clouds around I view....... 220 When I can read my title clear 112 When I survey the wondrous cross 25 When, Lord, to this our western land 153 When, marshal'd on the nightly plain 17 When this passing world is done 217 When through the torn sail the wild tempest 132 While shepherds watched their flocks by night 8 While Thee I seek, protecting Power 86 While with ceaseless course the sun 101 Who is this that comes from Edom 27 Who place on Sion's God their trust 126 With joy shall I behold the day 118 With one consent let all the earth 93 Ye boundless realms of joy 82 Ye faithful souls who Jesus know 34 lii It 222 INDEX OF PSALMS IN METER. 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